Re: [RBW] Widest tires on green Quickbeam?

2022-11-29 Thread Philip Williamson
Thanks for reviving this thread! I started at the beginning, and when I saw Clayton’s post, I looked at the date. “A… that makes sense.” You revised your question to ask about max fender widths. I run 52mm aluminum Velocity Orange Zeppelins over 38mm RH tires on my 2004 green Quickbeam. The

[RBW] WTB/T: 34t 110 chainring

2022-11-29 Thread Joe Bernard
WTB or I can trade a nice 36t TA Zephyr, silver. Thanks, Joe Bernard joeremi62 gmail 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

[RBW] Re: FS: Bikepacking Klite Dynamo+charger setup

2022-11-29 Thread Collin A
Gonzo, thanks folks. I do have the spare double blinky left if there is interest and you are looking for a spare... Collin in Sacto On Monday, November 7, 2022 at 2:14:02 PM UTC-8 Collin A wrote: > Hey Folks, > > As daylight savings has officially ended (thank goodness), I have a pretty >

[RBW] Re: Cockpit Quandaries - Friction bar ends for a new rider

2022-11-29 Thread Pam Bikes
Friction and albatross bars are great. I didn't know how to use them when I got them but it's easy. Takes 5 minutes to learn. Not sure where she lives in GA but I'm in NC and would be glad to help. I'm in Charlotte, NC which is on the border of SC. I'm from Augusta, GA which is only 2 1/2

[RBW] Re: Your Favorite V-Brake Pads?!

2022-11-29 Thread Pam Bikes
Plus 1 for the dual kool stops. On Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 10:38:56 PM UTC-5 Paul Clifton wrote: > I like to dual compound pads from Kool Stop. The salmon pads squeal too > much. The dual compound stop fantastically and set up easily and I like > having the pads that slide into the

[RBW] Re: Your Favorite V-Brake Pads?!

2022-11-29 Thread Paul Clifton
I like to dual compound pads from Kool Stop. The salmon pads squeal too much. The dual compound stop fantastically and set up easily and I like having the pads that slide into the holder. www.koolstop.com/english/v_type2.html http://www.koolstop.com/english/v_type2holder.html I've tried a

[RBW] Re: Your Favorite V-Brake Pads?!

2022-11-29 Thread Kim Hetzel
Hi Scott, I am running rim brake pads from PAUL Component Engineering on my Clem Smith Jr. "L". I removed the stock "V" brakes and installed Dia-Compe 980 cantilever brakes and levers. The pads stop solid and very well. Happy.

[RBW] Your Favorite V-Brake Pads?!

2022-11-29 Thread 'Scott' via RBW Owners Bunch
Hey, Bunch: What v-brake pads are you running, and what are your thoughts about their function? I've been running Shimano XTR pads and find they have a "hard" feel to them. Happy holidays, Scott in Montana -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: FS: Shimano Dura Ace 9 Speed Bar End Shifters $65 plus shipping - SOLD

2022-11-29 Thread Rob Collard
Shimano Dura Ace 9 Speed Bar End Shifters is SOLD On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 9:55:09 AM UTC-5 Rob Collard wrote: > For Sale: Shimano Dura Ace 9 Speed Bar End Shifters. Compatible with > RD-7700 (9s) and RD-7400 (8s) > > Removed from my 2020 Roadini build. The front shifter was used as a >

[RBW] Re: FOR SALE - Shimano BR-650 Dual Pivot Brake Caliper Front and Rear - Silver - SOLD

2022-11-29 Thread Rob Collard
Shimano BR-650 Dual Pivot Brake Caliper Front and Rear - Silver is SOLD. On Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 12:39:49 PM UTC-5 Rob Collard wrote: > FOR SALE - Shimano BR-650 Dual Pivot Brake Caliper. Front and Rear - > Silver. > > This brakes were from a 2020 Rivendell Roadini build. 2800 road

Re: [RBW] Re: Book recommendations for learning how to build up a bike

2022-11-29 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Mackenzy: DITTO... Until just the other day I didn't know he passed away in 2008, RIP. The site is remarkably helpful for tips, DIY, and trivia things like cog spacing...haha. Outside of Service Instructions it's my go to resource. Crazy the number of topics that are covered. And, as you say, he

Re: [RBW] SunTour Rachet Bar Ends shifting a Modern RD - Need to Trim??

2022-11-29 Thread 'John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
Ted thanks for the confirmation on the barcons with Shimano 9 speed. Looks like the Shimano 9sp Rd's have a ratio of about 1.72. I got the 4.34mm cog spacing from the Shimano exploded view drawing of a 2.56mm spacer and 1.78mm cog for a 9 speed cassette. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On

[RBW] Re: Book recommendations for learning how to build up a bike

2022-11-29 Thread Mackenzy Albright
Not to discourage books. I love books. Just an FYI I am a really really really big fan of the Sheldon Brown website. Every time. i need to do a thing to my bike that I cant remember how to do it i just type whatever I need and sheldon brown. like "chain length sheldon brown" problem solved.

Re: [RBW] SunTour Rachet Bar Ends shifting a Modern RD - Need to Trim??

2022-11-29 Thread 'John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
Scott Thanks for the suggestion. Others have stated the barcons have enough pull for Shimano 9 speed and the M591 is definitely 9 speed. Also, I am quite happy with my drivetrain choices for the 650B-38's I'm using 12-36 Shimano CS-HG-400, 12-14-16-18-21-24-28-32-36 46-36-26 triple gives me

Re: [RBW] Re: front deraileur dilemma

2022-11-29 Thread Steven Sweedler
Thanks Bill, the mountain tamer were popular around here years ago, even a few quads, I am satisfied with my 20 T (58 bcd) to a 34, it usually gets me up the hill. Steve On Tue, Nov 29, 2022 at 12:39 PM Bill Schairer wrote: > Steven, > > I am using a Silver crank in conjunction with a Mountain

Re: [RBW] SunTour Rachet Bar Ends shifting a Modern RD - Need to Trim??

2022-11-29 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
John: How about using your 9 speed cassette as an 8 speed by adjusting out lowest or highest gear with a limit screw, assuming you can so without one of those gears? Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Nov 29, 2022 at 2:00 PM, Ted Durant wrote: On Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at

Re: [RBW] SunTour Rachet Bar Ends shifting a Modern RD - Need to Trim??

2022-11-29 Thread Ted Durant
On Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 2:36:34 PM UTC-6 John Hawrylak wrote: > Did you measure the RD ratio's or are they a published value somewhere?? > I have seen some published, but my memory is that I measured them from the total distance between cogs and the total amount of cable pulled. >

Re: [RBW] Re: front deraileur dilemma

2022-11-29 Thread David Person
I have a 44/28 setup on my Hillborne with a Shimano 105 (FD-5700) front derailleur. I can't set it at the recommended height (1-3mm clearance above large chainring) due to the rear of the cage hitting the chainstay. It shifts fine without dropping the chain off the large chainring. In fact,

Re: [RBW] SunTour Rachet Bar Ends shifting a Modern RD - Need to Trim??

2022-11-29 Thread 'John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
Ted Thanks very much for the detailed explanation and 25mm of cable pull for the SunTour barcons Did you measure the RD ratio's or are they a published value somewhere?? Do you happen to know the ratio for a Shimano Deore M-591-SGS?? I have this with a Shimano 9sp road cassette (4.34mm cog

Re: [RBW] Ride Report: Hawksbill Slope cabin overnighter

2022-11-29 Thread Eric Marth
Cheers, Stephanie! Glad you enjoyed. On Monday, November 28, 2022 at 9:56:47 AM UTC-5 Stephanie A. wrote: > A. Your pics are gorgeous. > > B. Your ride report has me thinking about biking beyond commuting. It's > ever slightly more tempting now. > > On Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 6:46:56 PM

[RBW] Re: FOR SALE : TERRY/NITTO STEM

2022-11-29 Thread 'Charlie' via RBW Owners Bunch
bump On Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 2:35:47 PM UTC-5 Charlie wrote: > 2 BOLT FACEPLATE > > On Thursday, November 24, 2022 at 8:34:54 PM UTC-5 Charlie wrote: > >> NOS TERRY/NITTO STEM 22.2 mm STEERER - 26mm BAR >> >> $30 CASH OR USPS MONEY ORDER ( POST OFFICE ) NO OTHER MONEY ORDER >> >>

Re: [RBW] SunTour Rachet Bar Ends shifting a Modern RD - Need to Trim??

2022-11-29 Thread Ted Durant
On Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 11:54:11 AM UTC-6 Scott wrote: > ... It appears RD ratio is a critical variable that really deepens the > analysis one would have to do bench top to get a feel for how a certain > combo of bits would work in theory before trying. Personally, I think I'd > be

[RBW] Re: Book recommendations for learning how to build up a bike

2022-11-29 Thread Paul Clifton
My experience with bike mechanic books is that they all say the same stuff, but in different ways, with different styles of illustrations or photographs, and in varying degrees of detail. It might be worth a trip to the library to flip through a few of them and see what jives with your

[RBW] Re: Cockpit Quandaries - Friction bar ends for a new rider

2022-11-29 Thread Paul Clifton
:) Are y'all really asking me to defend why I'm upgrading a 30 year old bike for a very good friend of mine? Sheesh. Of course I've gotten her input. Here's what she's said: - "I want a bike like [your wife's] bike, with those handlebars." - 45 Clem L with Boscos (also a bit too

Re: [RBW] Re: Book recommendations for learning how to build up a bike

2022-11-29 Thread Bill Schairer
Thanks for this, I just ordered a copy on abebooks for less than $5, including shipping! How can I lose? Looked like there were plenty of copies available. Bill S San Diego On Monday, November 28, 2022 at 1:22:33 PM UTC-8 ericf3 wrote: > Found it. Hey' it's over 10 years old! > > It's All

Re: [RBW] SunTour Rachet Bar Ends shifting a Modern RD - Need to Trim??

2022-11-29 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Ted: Very interesting and insightful...I learned a lot from your post! It appears RD ratio is a critical variable that really deepens the analysis one would have to do bench top to get a feel for how a certain combo of bits would work in theory before trying. Personally, I think I'd be more

Re: [RBW] For sale: Suntour hats

2022-11-29 Thread Eric Marth
Glad to hear it, Matt! I went with the Adams cap because among guy who embroider hats (I'm not one) these are considered to be some of the best. And I have some friends who've had these over the years and really liked 'em. I could do without the logo on the strap and the little Eiffel Tower

Re: [RBW] Re: front deraileur dilemma

2022-11-29 Thread Bill Schairer
Steven, I am using a Silver crank in conjunction with a Mountain Tamer (https://abundantadventures.com/mt_triple.html), which can be used with any crank without modification with a 74bcd that requires chainring spacers. I have used this set-up on two different tours (about 400 miles on GDMBR,

[RBW] Re: FS: 52 Clem H, Nitto Rear Rack, Trunk Bag

2022-11-29 Thread Davey Two Shoes
I recognize this bike! On Friday, November 25, 2022 at 8:42:51 PM UTC-5 jake...@gmail.com wrote: > Selling my 52 cm dark green Clem H. In good condition but has some > beausage (scratch on top tube, small chips around chainstay). I love this > bike, but I'm hoping to sell it to help finance a

Re: [RBW] Widest tires on green Quickbeam?

2022-11-29 Thread Bill Lindsay
Laing indicated that their understanding " is that the PDW tabs are to be used on the front wheel if only using on one wheel for safety reasons". The majority of people who buy those tabs separately use them on the front. Note that all Portland Design Works full metal fender offerings include

Re: [RBW] Widest tires on green Quickbeam?

2022-11-29 Thread lconley
My understanding is that the PDW tabs are to be used on the front wheel if only using on one wheel for safety reasons. If the rear wheel locks up, it does not throw you over the handle bars like locking up the front wheel does. Laing On Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 9:22:31 AM UTC-5 Patch T

Re: [RBW] Widest tires on green Quickbeam?

2022-11-29 Thread Minh
IIRC when i used the P45, i think i was at around 35-37mm on the tires and it was tight, fiddly. i've seen someone with one using the flat wood fenders (fancy i know) and that was a little bit easier due to the profile of the fenders. On Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 10:33:23 AM UTC-5 Ryan

Re: [RBW] Haul'in the Goods with MouseTraps and Trailers

2022-11-29 Thread George Schick
Around these parts it's not uncommon to see milk crates attached to bicycle rear racks, probably with zip ties, for hauling everything under the sun. Not sure how stable they are - some don't look to solid. On Monday, November 28, 2022 at 11:35:23 AM UTC-6 Patrick Moore wrote: > Thanks, John.

Re: [RBW] Widest tires on green Quickbeam?

2022-11-29 Thread Ryan
Nice! I do like those silver QBs with the blue decals...and the fender set-up looks perfect On Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 8:22:31 AM UTC-6 Patch T wrote: > On my 56cm Silver QB I currently have VO Smooth 45mm fenders installed and > am riding 38mm Gravelking slicks. > > Set-up was real

Re: [RBW] Re: Book recommendations for learning how to build up a bike

2022-11-29 Thread Eric Marth
Hi Stephanie — This isn't a book, just a few pages from an old Rivendell Reader, but worthwhile. "One way to assemble a bike." http://www.cyclofiend.com/Images/pdf/RR28_bikeassembly.pdf On Monday, November 28, 2022 at 4:22:33 PM UTC-5 ericf3 wrote: > Found it. Hey' it's over 10 years old! >

Re: [RBW] SunTour Rachet Bar Ends shifting a Modern RD - Need to Trim??

2022-11-29 Thread Ted Durant
On Sunday, November 27, 2022 at 8:43:17 PM UTC-6 Scott wrote: > Your research task: find out how much RD moves with each ratchet of your > 1975s. Then you'll be able to better assess compatibility with different > cassettes of any maker/speed, as long as you get the respective cog > spacing.

Re: [RBW] For sale: Suntour hats

2022-11-29 Thread Matt Beecher
I know these are sold out, but figured I would post in case there is another batch made. Mine arrived fast and I am happy with the purchase. I sorta wish I bought two, but now I am hoping there might be a color change in another batch. I also have a big head and it fits me fine. If I

Re: [RBW] Widest tires on green Quickbeam?

2022-11-29 Thread John G
Wow, what an old thread. :) So old one of the links points to my long dead QB page on att.net. My QB photos are on Flickr now (https://www.flickr.com/photos/14612032@N00/albums/72157711338025308/page1), and I'm not even sure my old green one (RIP) is in that album, but I did run 44

[RBW] Re: front deraileur dilemma

2022-11-29 Thread ascpgh
When I converted my TA Zephyr to compact double (46/34) on my Rambouillet I switched to a shorter BB spindle that ostensibly set up the problem you described more than the reduced tooth count of your 42. RIng position means more on my Ram than their diameter. Mine, in a close double on a short

[RBW] Re: Cockpit Quandaries - Friction bar ends for a new rider

2022-11-29 Thread Joe Bernard
This would indeed be helpful. I assumed the need for new shifters was because the original push-push were gummed up into uselessness after 30-odd years, but we don't know if she's even tried the bike. On Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 1:26:57 AM UTC-8 Garth wrote: > Did I miss the part where

[RBW] Re: Cockpit Quandaries - Friction bar ends for a new rider

2022-11-29 Thread Garth
Did I miss the part where the friend actually rode the Hardrock as it is to see how it felt in fit and function ? It seems that without some input from her, you'd be trying to make her into something she is not. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups