[RBW] Re: Water in Los Padres?

you might check on http://tourdelospadres.weebly.com/ the organizer is very familiar with water sources in the lower half of the area you mention. Curious as to your planned route,I'd like to something like that some time. ~mike Carlsbad Ca On Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 9:09:59 AM UTC-7,

[RBW] BQ Icon: First Rivendell Lugs

In every *Bicycle Quarterly*, we present an "Icon" - a part that we feel is among the best of its kind. Some are classics, like the JOS headlight or the Huret Jubilee derailleur, others more recent like the Shimano M-737 SPD pedals, or even timeless, like the Brooks B-17 saddle. Together with a

[RBW] Re: Riv Atlantis shifter cable routing (Bottom Bracket guide?)

On Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 4:21:52 PM UTC-7, Belopsky wrote: > > yeah I'll just let the wire cut into the frame. it's just a bike How frequently do you shift? You might be waiting quite a long time for a shifter cable to notch the BB. -david parsons -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Re: Crust Leather Bar assessments?

Too extreme for me. Thanks to all!  I'm always on the hunt for the perfect drop bar.  I won't buy this one... Clayton  On Thursday, June 8, 2017 1:54 PM, davidcha wrote: I rode with the Crust bars for a couple of weeks. Pro's: great leverage, especially when

[RBW] Re: Does anybody ride 75+ km with non-drop-bar handlebars?

This is a great thread and so timely for as well. I have only been riding the Albatross bars for a couple of weeks. I still don't feel completely comfortable. I agree that stem length, bar height angle of the bar and saddle position are all a big factor. Still experimenting with my set up. --

[RBW] Re: Does anybody ride 75+ km with non-drop-bar handlebars?

I've toured comfortably on my old

[RBW] Re: Riv Atlantis shifter cable routing (Bottom Bracket guide?)

yeah I'll just let the wire cut into the frame. it's just a bike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Trade Goat Horn Handlebars for B903 BULLMOOSE BAR

Not sweepy enough for me. If you want to trade lmk. Manny -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.

[RBW] Re: Riv Atlantis shifter cable routing (Bottom Bracket guide?)

Yes, just run the cables in the grooves. Apply some drops of heavy-ish oil if you like upside down. This is how frames used to be sold with various forms of grooves on the shell underbody for the cables. The Bombadil was the first frame that had a plastic add-on guide. On Wednesday,

[RBW] Re: Riv Atlantis shifter cable routing (Bottom Bracket guide?)

I tried the plastic sleeves on my long-ago Romulus, too, with similar results. I ended up leaving it as bare wires in grooves, and tried not to do weird shifts which put too much slack in the cable. All the other "fixes" seemed like trying to solve a problem that wasn't really a problem. --

[RBW] Re: Riv Atlantis shifter cable routing (Bottom Bracket guide?)

I've been bitten by this as well. I tried lots of things, including teflon tubing which would eventually just ride up the bottom bracket until it was no longer helping. Annoying. Eventually I gave up and ground off the grooves so I could install an actual cable guide. Best, William On

Re: [RBW] Turkey Vulture Gearing 101

After working plenty with 10-speed systems, I've been moving more toward friction shifting and 9- or 8-speed systems. Having said that, I set up a flawless 11-speed transmission with the following: - Shimano 11-speed 105 brifters - White Industries 46-30 VBC road crank (also have 42-26 rings,

[RBW] Re: Pick your paint Hunq

Dylan, thanks for sharing yours, looks awesome (great color!). Also relieved to see the neo retros don't interfere with the Mark's rack struts en route to mid-fork, as I was planning on mounting mine this week. Thanks, everyone! On Friday, March 24, 2017 at 5:12:21 PM UTC-7, Christopher Cote

Re: [RBW] Turkey Vulture Gearing 101

What rear mech are you using? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send

Re: [RBW] Turkey Vulture Gearing 101

Resurrecting an old thread, but I made a chance discovery that may be of interest to the group. One limitation of friction-shifted 10 and 11 speed bikes has been the throw length of bar-end shifters. Some people have gotten around this problem with judicious filing of the bar-end pods, like

[RBW] Re: Crust Leather Bar assessments?

I rode with the Crust bars for a couple of weeks. Pro's: great leverage, especially when climbing out of the saddle; endless hand positions; slight flex for shock absorption; good conversation starters. Con's: Not great if you ride on the hoods; felt too close for comfort when riding in

[RBW] Re: Riv Atlantis shifter cable routing (Bottom Bracket guide?)

For what it's worth I take pieces of left over derailleur housing and cut away the plastic cover then remove the wires leaving lengths of teflon tubing. I do like to use this teflon tube under the bottom bracket. Arnold On Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 6:44:13 PM UTC-7, Belopsky wrote: > I have

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Coffee Outside Bay Area

Yep I'll be there. Crew's been small but I'll see you there. > On Jun 7, 2017, at 6:31 PM, Roger wrote: > > Are we on for this Saturday, June 10? > My first weekend at home in over a month and I'm looking forward to seeing > the crew. > > -- > You received this

[RBW] Water in Los Padres?

Hi all, I am gearing up for three days in Los Padres backcountry (SLO-SB). Has anyone been back there this year? And did you find water? I know we had a huge amount of rain this year, but I've heard that much of it fell on the "wrong" side of Padres. I will certainly provide a ride report

[RBW] Re: Thunder Burts v. Racing Ralphs

50 mm or 2" actual, Ian. Drew: yes, but with the caveat that they are a racing tire as described by Schwalbe. Fast and smooth is their goal, though their new compound looks to make them more durable (and faster and more supple). I am riding the snakeskin because that's what I could find and