[RBW] Fixed Flywheel for the Brain

I’m not at all surprised that fixed riding is good for your brain, but I’m happy it is. I like a tight (but not binding - I don’t measure it) chain fixed. The proprioception through the pedals is interesting, since I’ve never felt fixed made me “connected to the bike” so much as “connected to

Re: [RBW] Re: 50 Miles on the Quickbeam today - thoughts on 40x18

Ian, unsolicited advice (I'm not a Patrick) but ... Gearing, particularly fixed gear gearing, is very particular to the rider. How strong are you, what cadences are you comfortable with, etc. The best way to get a handle on where to start is to pay attention to what gears you use on your

Re: [RBW] Re: Fixed Flywheel for the Brain

I try to minimize the lash without having the chain actually tight. My sense of what is unique about a fixed gear is that its so noticeable (and a bit disconcerting) when the lash goes all the way the other way and the wheel forces your foot up and or over, that you train yourself to keep your

[RBW] Re: FS-1983/4 Specialized Expedition 58cm. New everything. Compass, nitto, dynamo, etc.

Sold -- 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 email to

[RBW] perforated bar wrap

Hey all, I've got a best practices question I hope you can help me with. I am planing to try some perforated leather handlebar wrap, and it occurred to me that sweat might accumulate in the holes along the tops of my drop bars thereby leading to corrosion problems. Is that an unwarranted

[RBW] Re: Grocery Run - No Trailer Test

Thanks for the compliment Deacon Patrick. You are my hero so you know. I'm not kidding. Your bikes and scenery are divine. -- 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,

Re: [RBW] Re: Fixed Flywheel for the Brain

That is my experience too, and I can't explain it. It's not pure flywheel, since there isn't a "tight" connection between wheel and legs; yet there is very definitely a smoothness that you don't have with a freewheel -- or with even the 2 degrees of lash as found in a S3X. It can't be -- at least

Re: [RBW] Re: 50 Miles on the Quickbeam today - thoughts on 40x18

I love that this thread started in the midst of the SS/fixie thing, then sat out 9 years until it became a thing again ;-) -- 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,

[RBW] Found Upright riding worse than drops riding.

I find this to be an interesting and helpful thread. Thanks for starting it Lum. I have switched all 5 of my bikes to upright bars and for most rides prefer them. Occasionally, I want to push myself a little and wish for a more aero position. I will probably switch one bike back to Nitto

Re: [RBW] Re: Fixed Flywheel for the Brain

I didn’t tighten the rear wheel enough on my ride and ended up with some slack in the chain. I rode it for a bit to experiment with that very question, Patrick. The “magic” is there, just not as directly. It’s there with a slightly disconnected pause (boy, do I NOT like THAT!). The freewheel

Re: [RBW] Re: Fixed Flywheel for the Brain

But Patrick rides with a tight chain; other's don't and yet feel some sort of "magic". On Mon, Dec 11, 2017 at 4:50 PM, dougP wrote: > People have often mused on the "magic" of riding fixed without being able > to explain it. This is the first explanation I've read & it

[RBW] Re: Fixed Flywheel for the Brain

People have often mused on the "magic" of riding fixed without being able to explain it. This is the first explanation I've read & it does make intuitive sense. dougP On Monday, December 11, 2017 at 2:43:13 PM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > In which I puzzle and ponder about why fixed is

Re: [RBW] Re: 50 Miles on the Quickbeam today - thoughts on 40x18

=On Mon, Dec 11, 2017 at 1:38 PM, Ian A wrote: > ... > > Was the ramp up in gear inches from 67 to 71 and 76 due to an increase in > strength/familiarity with riding fixed? Or was it the result of trial and > error. > Both, really. I started low, afraid that if I went any

Re: [RBW] Fixed Flywheel for the Brain

Forgot to say that, I'm glad that riding fixed has been such a positive experience! Man, I don't suffer your imbalance problems, but I would indeed have a very hard time replacing fixed gear riding with freewheel riding. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Fixed Flywheel for the Brain

That is very interesting! Now, I understand that you have a "perfectly" tight chain, but still, it's very interesting to hear the therapeutic effects of no "lag" over TDC, or bdc for that matter. Me, I don't like a tight chain, and I adjust mine so that there's the caononical 1/2" of up/down

[RBW] Re: Grocery Run - No Trailer Test

Great looking rig, J! The only way to learn is to do when it comes to hauling. Sounds like you learned while remaining upright, which is always preferable. Grin. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Fixed Flywheel for the Brain

In which I puzzle and ponder about why fixed is such a game changer for my brain. A few pics of snowy trails too. https://thegrid.ai/withabandon/fixed-flywheel-for-the-brain/ With abandon, Patrick www.CredoFamily.org www.MindYourHeadCoop.org -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Grocery Run - No Trailer Test

The front rack is rated to 40lbs. I was probably close to that, but I can't say for sure. The two bags in the front basket are from LL Bean. Mine are the size M. I like them. Here's a link: https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/38534?page=hunters-tote-bag-zip-top On Monday, December 11, 2017 at

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam wheelset

Thanks for the info. I had assumed that the 130 hub had a wider shell and chainline. Sounds like it wouldn't help my situation. On Monday, December 11, 2017 at 3:32:16 PM UTC-5, Jeremy Till wrote: > > The Surly hub came/does come in 130mm and 120mm OLN's but I think they > both share the same

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Choco-Moose bar/stem, $120

Holiday bump, how about price drop to $100 picked up (or +shipping) On Monday, December 4, 2017 at 3:04:34 PM UTC-8, Irving wrote: > > Lightly used Nitto Choco-Moose bar for $120 (link to Riv description > > ) >

[RBW] Clem for my wife.

My wife has expressed some interest in a new bike and I thought I’d see if anyone has a 52 Clem they are thinking of selling. Preferably the H. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: 50 Miles on the Quickbeam today - thoughts on 40x18

This old thread was a nice surprise! Philip www.biketinker.com -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: 50 Miles on the Quickbeam today - thoughts on 40x18

Patrick, Slight thread drift: Was the ramp up in gear inches from 67 to 71 and 76 due to an increase in strength/familiarity with riding fixed? Or was it the result of trial and error. I'm planning a fixie build, once the Christmas season passes and finances settle, and I'm wondering about my

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam wheelset

The Surly hub came/does come in 130mm and 120mm OLN's but I think they both share the same hubshell, so both would have the same chainline. The 130mm just has a longer axle. In any case, my Casseroll wasn't a stock build, it used a variety of track hubs in back, including a Dura-Ace and a

Re: [RBW] Re: 50 Miles on the Quickbeam today - thoughts on 40x18

Jack Brown Blues. I'm on my second set. I had considered JB Greens and some flavor of Compass, but love the JBB enough to keep them rolling. On Monday, December 11, 2017 at 1:23:40 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > What tires do you all commonly use on the QB? A rough guesstimate using >

[RBW] Re: WTT: Jones 2.5 SG + stem combo for Bosco + Tallux

Thanks for the recommendation Joe. I was wondering about this. Sometime ago I went to Riv website to order a Tallux, but stopped since I wasn't sure which one I needed. Brian and I are trading the handlebars! On Monday, 11 December 2017 07:55:11 UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote: > > I recommend the

Re: [RBW] Found Upright riding worse than drops riding.

this is a good thread and Grant,Patrick and Roberta sort of confirm my guess that for the mixte with the choco-norms I should shift my saddle back. Looking again at my bike I am not sure I have too much rail to play with but there is some. I like drops on longer rides and my favourite

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Bullmoose Bar, $125

sold. On Monday, September 18, 2017 at 4:52:09 PM UTC-7, allenmichael wrote: > > Fillet Brazed. Bought this off the list and had lots of plans for it that > never materialized. It sat briefly on a Ram 650b conversion that didn't > stick. > > Because of the size, I would prefer a local Portland

[RBW] FS: Small Sackville TrunkSack

Used a couple of times and has some minor scuffs as a result, but generally in very good shape. Not sure if it's olive or light brown, but it's canvas.

Re: [RBW] Grocery Run - No Trailer Test

Any idea of the total weight in all those bags? I recall trying out front loading, in a very cursory way, some 6-8 years ago, with a thrift store Schwinn Voyager, to which I'd attached Wald's biggest front basket. I carried as much as 56 lbs in it, but handling was simply not safe; neither riding

[RBW] Re: Fixed Gear Snow Ride

Beautifully written and photographed. "Poetic," comes to mind. Thanks for taking me there with you. I appreciate this especially as for the last six months I'm dealing with some chronic pain issues, so longish rides (thought not all rides!) are out for me. I miss being out in nature and your

Re: [RBW] Re: 50 Miles on the Quickbeam today - thoughts on 40x18

What tires do you all commonly use on the QB? A rough guesstimate using Jim's trail calculator says that a 35-to-42 (actual) mm tire, the width I assume you'd choose for the QB, gives a wheel diameter of 27.5" to 28", so a 40 X 18 would give you a 61-62 inch gear, which is certainly usable, but

[RBW] Re: 50 Miles on the Quickbeam today - thoughts on 40x18

Thanks for lifting this post out of the past. Just an update: I still love love love my Quickbeam although I have another one from this original post - a 60cm which fits me better. Running 39x16 and can still make it around town. Happy holidays, folks! Esteban On Monday, December 8, 2008 at

Re: [RBW] Found Upright riding worse than drops riding.

I'd still like to learn more about the effect and benefit of the extremely slack seat tube angles on such bikes as omafietses and the DL-1. Perhaps these allow a position that "combines" the effects of both high/near bar and "leaning"? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Found Upright riding worse than drops riding.

Roberta: Thanks Grant; long ago he told me to do this and like you, I found it worked. On Mon, Dec 11, 2017 at 10:40 AM, REC wrote: > Off list I had contacted Patrick about shoulder and neck pain on my non > Riv bike asking for recommendations on what changes I could make on

Re: [RBW] Found Upright riding worse than drops riding.

Off list I had contacted Patrick about shoulder and neck pain on my non Riv bike asking for recommendations on what changes I could make on it. Saddle and handlebars are about the same height. His suggestion once he saw picture of the bike setup was to move the saddle back. I don't know the

[RBW] Re: Found Upright riding worse than drops riding.

My eye-opening into the possibilities of uprights, and swept-back ones at that, came when I first talked to Freddie Hoffman, who rode 50,000 miles a year all thru the eighties on sweptback uprights (sbu?). A similar eye-opening came 21 years ago, when a customer who lives in Toronto, Jim

[RBW] FS: Willow Chainring Triple Set - 110/74 - 49/37/25 - $30

I've been trying to back off my Willow chainring sales pitch lately. Hopefully haven't been bugging anyone too badly. Anyways, I'm buying a new wheelset/tires for my Redwood, and need to offset some of that cost... Offering sets of chainrings for 110/74 bcd cranksets for $30 plus shipping. This

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam wheelset

Thanks all - I am waiting for the Frank Jones Sr geometry/specs, then will either go with that, a custom, or a Bob Jackson World Tour spaced at (Probably) 120mm, -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam wheelset

I agree, how much leeway one has on either side of about a 40t chainring is likely going depend the frame. I used a 120mm hub with spacers in a 1988 Trek frame that probably had 126mm dropouts, but a 40t was as big as I could go. But that makes sense; the bike was originally spec'd with a 40t

[RBW] Re: Clem L question

For everyone's knowledge: It's a 31.8 clamp size. Ended up using my Microshift $12 derailleur. Also, 116 link chain is not enough for the stock setup, but it'll do for now. 118 would have been perfect -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Grocery Run - No Trailer Test

Fantastic! That looks like a great grocery getter set up, but maybe a little heavy in front? Maybe? What's the brand/model of the bags in the front basket? They look like they might work really well for me when I start commuting to work again next year. On Sunday, December 10, 2017 at

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam wheelset

I guess it depends on the frame but I think the concern about chainring clearance on a 130mm spaced frame is overstated. I used to run a Salsa Casseroll as a fixed gear, and it had 130mm hub spacing. A 42t chainring at the appropriate chainline for a track hub (~42mm) never had any clearance

[RBW] Re: WTT: Jones 2.5 SG + stem combo for Bosco + Tallux

I recommend the 13cm stem. Boscos reach WAY back. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Roadini pics with saddle height? - 61cm and 57cm frames?

I rode the 61cm Roadini demo at Riv HQ a few weeks ago. No pictures (sorry!) but I did set the saddle right right around 80cm, which is my preferred. It looked like it would be perfect for a level saddle-bars relationship, you probably wouldn't even have to use a Technomic. There was a

[RBW] Re: WTT: Jones 2.5 SG + stem combo for Bosco + Tallux

Hi Ash, Sent a PM the other day but I'm still figuring out this whole google group thing and not completely sure whether it even went through. Was sent on mobile but while in "desktop" mode. In case you didn't get it: I've been curious to try a Jones bar and I have a 55cm Cromo Bosco I'd

[RBW] Re: 50 Miles on the Quickbeam today - thoughts on 40x18

Good discussion! To provide further data point for your collective qualitative consideration: 40x17 in the rolling Palouse of N. Idaho with 40x19 option. My rides consist of spirited solo jaunts, usually connecting bits of trail with primarily gravel roads. On Sunday, December 10, 2017 at

Re: [RBW] "Winter" clothing help

I'd like to put it out there that anyone here who thinks they want to go the Patagonia route I will send you a 40% friends and family discount. I've worked there for 8 years and have been a year round bike commuter just as long, and I think the nano air works in the widest range of temperature

[RBW] Re: Found Upright riding worse than drops riding.

Over the past few years I've converted all my wife's bikes to flat bars. These days she rides about 15000km/year, and she used to race on drop bars, but as someone with pretty small hands she prefers the shifting and braking available with flat bar levers and shifters. She quite happily rides