I love my VP-001 Thin Gripsters!
On Friday, April 12, 2013 8:43:33 AM UTC-7, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
wrote:
Current favorites are the VP Vice and VP-001. The latter is marketed by
RBW as the Thin Gripsters.
On Friday, April 12, 2013 10:25:18 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote:
Me too. Love my
I’m looking at getting a San Marcos from Rivendell soon. Of course, I would
REALLY prefer a Roadeo, if only I could find another $1,300. But I digress.
As a big Rivendell fan, I have to say that the one annoying thing about the
San Marcos is the lack of anything (other than the very small
I considered a Sam. I agree that it is much more handsome than the Marcos.
But it is a little heavier than what I'm looking for. I already have
(non-Riv) bike that fits the cargo and loaded touring bill. I'm looking for
something with more zip, but short of a racing bike.
On Wednesday, May 1,
consistent that only the customs get full
RBW badging.
On Tuesday, April 30, 2013 3:17:25 PM UTC-4, Doug Williams wrote:
I’m looking at getting a San Marcos from Rivendell soon. Of course, I
would REALLY prefer a Roadeo, if only I could find another $1,300. But I
digress.
As a big
Well, to close out this topic, I should say that Grant wrote me a kind
email saying that the contract with Soma doesn’t allow Riv to mess with the
San Marcos. That’s what I expected, really. The best advice from this list
was to “Just Ride” the San Marcos and my feelings about the lack of
Good points! I have a Small Sackville SaddleSack on order. I can't wait to
try it out and I expect it will be great for the majority of what I do.
That said; I just got back from Trader Joe's. I take my bike right into the
store (leave the lock at home) and I use my bike as a shopping cart
My new Tan Sackville SaddleSack arrived in the mail this morning! Took it
for a ride and I love it. On the looks...I think tan goes with more color
schemes than green or tweed.
On Thursday, May 9, 2013 1:25:14 PM UTC-7, Peter M wrote:
Thought I wouldn't like them but now that the pictures
I'm leaning strongly toward a San Marcos, but I can't seem to let go of the
idea of having a faster Roadeo. I like to do long solo rides. I ride with
others on occasion, but I don’t worry about racing or drafting anybody. I
want to be fast (doesn't everybody?) but I also want to be
I also found the review frustratingly vague. As you said, he talks about
geometry, but doesn’t specify what he means. To be fair, most bike reviews
are like this one: a gloss over without offering any specifics.
He also says, “The San Marcos gets you where you want to go in comfort and
I find that Birkenstock sandals have an amazingly sticky soul on my Thin
Gripsters. As a bonus, they are light; 532 grams for the pair. Very
comfortable!
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I've got close to 1,000 miles on my (new) Brooks B 17 Select. It has
darkened to a nice honey color now. But it has never stained my clothes,
not even my white shorts. I have put two light applications of Proofide on,
with no ill effects. Very comfortable saddle. I love it!
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I can't see the Cambium replacing my B17 Select anytime soon. But
then...what does it weigh? I wonder if the Cambium might break into the I
like Brooks but they are too heavy market?
I wonder what a C17 on titanium rails would weigh? Perhaps Brooks could
sell them to the carbon crowd?
On
A...definately
On Monday, June 10, 2013 3:27:51 PM UTC-7, jinxed wrote:
OK...my AR is off for repaint. Because reasons I'm faced with a last
minute decision.
I love both and would be giddy either way. So if these are the only 2
options, what say the ROB?
PICTURE HERE
I wonder which Rivendell bike everyone here thinks would be the best brevet
bike? A. Homer Hilsen? Roadeo? San Marcos? Some other Riv?
On Thursday, June 13, 2013 12:32:42 PM UTC-7, blueride2 wrote:
Well done Iron Rider. I also ride a Homer Hilsen, but I haven't ridden a
600K with it. Not
How sad that this is getting so off topic right when the “off topic” veers
into territory that I (possessing both philosophy and political science
degrees) am qualified to comment on. J The vegan choice is a moral choice;
often motivated by religion (of course, religion and morals often
In case anybody missed this, it is pretty funny for lugged steel fans such
as ourselves:
http://bikesnobnyc.blogspot.com/2013/06/fred-people-problems.html
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should attend to those.one
of these days.
dougP
On Tuesday, June 18, 2013 7:06:02 PM UTC-7, Doug Williams wrote:
In case anybody missed this, it is pretty funny for lugged steel fans
such as ourselves:
http://bikesnobnyc.blogspot.com/2013/06/fred-people-problems.html
I'm weaving flowers into my beard right now and looking for a lugged steel
maypole. Care to join me? From SRAM and the Bike Snob New York:
Doug
*It has recently come to our attention that during last weekend’s
Cyclocross racing in the US, in sub freezing temperatures, several failures
were
I’m considering a San Marcos in 54 cm. I would get a Nitto Tallux Stem. I
know that my saddle height is around 73 cm and that the San Marcos head
tube is 6 cm above the seat tube. Given that, I’m trying to determine how
far above and below my saddle height I could put the handlebars.
The
I want to be able to look at the Rivendell Geometry Charts and figure out
how high or low I can have the handlebars relative to my saddle height.
Since I know my saddle height, I just need to know the distance from front
dropout to the top of the head tube.
Since I know my saddle height,
the stem to the min insertion line (i.e., max height)-- measure.
You can estimate a change to another stem if you know its relationship to
the one you have. (e.g., Tallux vs Dirt Drop)
Have fun!
shoji
On Friday, May 16, 2014 4:52:02 PM UTC-4, Doug Williams wrote:
I want to be able
Thanks everybody, I'll email Riv and get the answers I need. Time to make a
decision.
But amazingly Gary has both the bikes I am considering. So Gary...which is
your favorite? :-)
Doug
On Friday, May 16, 2014 7:51:09 PM UTC-7, LBleriot wrote:
Doug,
I ride both a 54 SM and a 57 Roadeo. I
Actually, this study was seriously flawed and it was pulled from
governmental websites for this reason. I still wear a helmet, but this BS
study (and others like it by other auto insurance companies) is an effort
to make biking look VERY DANGEROUS so that you will drive your car (and buy
Yes, cyclists don't wear helmets in Europe and Asia...and they ride much
more than we do. Studies have repeatedly shown that helmet laws and even
volunteer wear a helmet campaigns REDUCE ridership. Reduced ridership
makes the remaining cyclists less safe. It is well established that
increased
I love my long sleeve cotton seersucker shirts. Cool, comfortable, and I
don't get sunburned.
Doug
On Tuesday, May 20, 2014 6:41:11 AM UTC-7, Jim Bronson wrote:
Anyone else tried the white Sun sleeves that I seem to be seeing quite a
bit around town?
I picked up a pair on a whim at my
I admit that I am addicted to my helmet mirror as well. So much so, that
just a few days ago, I was pushing my shopping cart through the Costco
parking lot when I heard a car behind me. My first instinct was to glance
at my (non-existent) helmet mirror. Maybe I need to wear my helmet while
Saturday on a popular cycling route. I can understand the
desire to see the cars behind you at all times. I don't think you need a
support group for it.
http://kxan.com/2014/05/18/friends-remember-avid-cyclist-killed-in-crash/
On Tue, May 20, 2014 at 10:31 AM, Doug Williams
sal
I notice though that the Riv competitors have 46-36-26 while the Riv is
46-36-24. So if you want the low gears...And then Velo Orange has a
48-34-24 which would REALLY have a nice range of gears.
Doug
On Saturday, June 28, 2014 10:44:13 AM UTC-7, lungimsam wrote:
OK, I'm going with the
I'll add my vote for a Burly Trailer. Very safe, you can dump your bike and
the trailer will remain standing. Get the big two kid version rated for
100 pounds. My kids are now riding their own bikes, but I still use the
trailer for cargo runs.
Doug
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As others have said, kilt socks (if they are real kilt socks) will be long
enough to pull over the knee if you don't need to fold them back down. Kilt
socks are made long to leave a very generous fold to go back down the calf
to hang flashes, hold your Sgian Dubh (knife) and other assorted
Has anyone seen new updated geometry charts for the new 2014 Hillborne
sizes (51cm, 55cm, 58cm, and 62cm)?
Ok, I'm sure I can get a good enough idea by interpolating the old charts
for the 48, 52, 56, 60, and 64. I'm looking at the 55cm and I'm sure it is
very close to the 56. Close enough to
Thanks! Top tube length was my main concern, as I have yet to decide
between noodles and albas.
Doug
On Wednesday, November 12, 2014 11:09:43 AM UTC-8, Wildcat96 wrote:
I asked Grant recently about the effective top tube lengths on the Sams as
my 51 seems really long. He said off the top
I don't wear special biking shoes I just use whatever I am wearing. That
said, I have worn my Keen Newport H20 sandals for long (50 mile plus) rides
with no issues whatsoever. For; that matter, my Birkenstock's seem to also
work well. Pick something with a wide toe pocket, you don't want to
Take it from a former Marine, you want blousing bands. Used by the military
to hold pant cuffs on your boots. Work great, google 'em.
Doug
On Saturday, November 29, 2014 9:08:42 AM UTC-8, Michael Flournoy wrote:
Trouser Clips. Also known as Quilters Clips or Bicycle Clips. This is the
Has anyone run cross levers or interrupter levers on Albas? Just
wondering...seems like a smart thing to do so you could use brakes when in
the low aero position. I suppose road levers would have to be shimmed to
fit the Albas, which are MTB size. Again, anybody do this successfully?
Doug
--
Thanks guys! Nice to know that it can work, but I sort of wondered about
the curve thing. Perhaps Bosco bars would be a better choice, but I don't
think I need that much rise.
Doug
On Monday, December 1, 2014 6:03:37 AM UTC-8, Tim Gavin wrote:
There are 22.2 mm cross/interrupter levers
Has anyone who owns both the Compass Babyshoe Pass and the Grand Bois Hetre
measured both tires on the same rim to determine the actual width? I know
that actual measured width varies with the rim, but if measured on the same
rim we should know which tire is wider. Or are they dead-on the same?
the Hetre if you like the look (which I agree is beautiful), and
the Babyshoe Pass if you want the ultimate in performance and supple comfort.
Jan Heine
Compass Bicycles Ltd.
www.compasscycle.com
Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/
On Friday, December 5, 2014 8:22:51 PM UTC-8, Doug
positions? Would
this avoid potential problems, or would I just be wasting money?
Thanks,
Doug Williams
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desire an upper pulley that doesn't wobble. I prefer a manual transmission
car also. But I recognize that I'm in the minority there as well. If you
want to be a retrogrouch, you have to accept that your path will be a
lonely one. But it can be a happy and rewarding path.
Doug Williams
.
On the other hand, I'm not sure that I could wrap 47 links of chain
anyway. Hmmm...I guess I should stick with the 8
speed 11-13-15-17-20-23-26-34T.
Doug Williams
Spending WAY too much time with Sheldon's Gear Calculator
On Friday, December 12, 2014 8:26:23 AM UTC-8, Shoji Takahashi wrote:
Hi Doug,
I
, December 12, 2014 1:08 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Friction shifting and pulleys again
On 12/12/2014 03:57 PM, Doug Williams wrote:
Well I do get hills where I live, and especially when I head north. My
knees (and the rest of my body) are not getting any
On Friday, December 12, 2014 3:08:35 PM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote:
On 12/12/2014 04:38 PM, Doug Williams wrote:
Steve,
I suppose you could do that, but then 13 and 14 are awfully close
together. I couldn't even tell the difference as I lack your finesse. :-)
I have no difficulty
Hmmm...interesting. If true, this could save me some hassle. Thanks for the
tip, when I get my new bike, I'll definitely check before I start messing
with the pulleys.
Doug Williams
On Sunday, December 14, 2014 9:03:19 AM UTC-8, Clayton.sf wrote:
One thing to note - recent xt model derailers
Yes, looks fishy to me. I just want to thank Bill and all the other people
who look after us all by checking these online sales.
Doug Williams
On Monday, December 15, 2014 2:20:03 PM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote:
A bunch of circumstantial evidence and my Spidey Sense tells me this Large
Yes, even the folding Supremes are not THAT supple. But let me say that they
are more supple than many tires out there, they run very nicely. But they
aren't as supple as the Compass tires or their ilk. The strength of the
Schwalbe Marathon Supreme is that it is very flat resistant and tough
John,
I have Marathon Supreme's and they are great tires...very tough and flat
resistant and much lighter than most other tires with the equivalent
toughness and flat resistance. Call it a medium weight tire with heavy
weight toughness. But, no...they are not considered supple. Not the
I just want a Mithril sticker for the Homer I have on order. GUARANTEED
BUILT WITH MITHRIL and Manufactured Under the Mountain. How cool is
that? :-)
I was disappointed when I first visited RBW and learned that they don't
make their frames on site. I was hoping to find Grant and Elrond
any real
difference or would I just be (pardon the pun) spinning my wheels?
Doug Williams
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and fender clearance. But then, I got them for maybe 60% of
retail from a list member here. Their retail price is hard to swallow, but
they are great brakes.
On Thu, Jan 15, 2015 at 12:27 PM, Doug Williams sal...@minbaritm.com
wrote:
I ordered a 58cm 650b Homer Hilsen on December 30th to take
...waiting. :-(
Miles and years down the road when I need a repaint, I might consider
adding the braze-on's...if I was convinced that there was going to be a big
difference in performance and/or ease of adjustment. Is there really a
convincing case for that?
Doug Williams
On Saturday, January 17
Hmmm...I have a Homer on order and I am getting bar end shifters. But I am
new to bar end shifters and I like the idea of up is up-shift and down
is down-shift. Maybe I should consider one of those wierdo backward
derailers. Any suggestions?
Doug Williams
On Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 5:37
off with it if it still seems to be clean enough.”
I always carry a small micro-fiber backpacking towel for all emergencies.
In addition to the above, it cleans greasy hands after touching the chain,
saves Brooks saddle during tire changes, and works as a bandage for any
wounds incurred.
Doug
Of course, if your bike has a double kickstand (one of mine does), none of
this is necessary because you can just leave the bike on the kickstand and
change either wheel. If the rear wheel is flat and the rear of the bike is
heavily loaded, you might have to toss some stuff on the handlebars to
And it still has a carbon infused plastic fork!
Many are catching on to the benefits of carbon. On Monday, January 26th,
The Bike Snob wrote:
My belated New Year's Resolution is to make my bicycle cycle fleet
completely crabon-free by the end of 2015.
For me...Done and Done!
Doug
On
Anne,
I do the same. A SaddleSack Large and a double kickstand makes it really easy.
My bike is slimmer and easier to maneuver than a shopping cart.
Yes, not having to carry and futz with a lock is a big bonus.
Doug
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I use my bike as a shopping cart all the time. Never had any business say
anything negative at all.
Doug
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[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Bronson
Sent: Friday, February 27, 2015 6:46 AM
To:
There are many riders who can NOT conceive of going for a bike ride without
their clipless shoes, jersey, the whole kit. How sad! I mean...there isn't
anything wrong with wearing your kit to go on a serious bike ride. But for
a short ride, you wind up spending more time dressing and undressing
pb,
Hmmm...I'm glad that you found a few good LBS's, but have you read a
mainstream bicycle magazine recently? I see all sorts of articles and
advertisements glorifying racing and bikes so lightweight that they are
completely impractical for normal use. I see VERY few articles and
Perfect Geir!
Just wear whatever works for the ride you will be doing. Exercise clothes or
racing kit are fine if that is what you are doing. Nothing wrong with bike
clothes for a long and/or hard ride. But bike shoes and jerseys in the grocery
store are just…well…whatever. Again, I
Yes, the word Sport might be a good starting point. We have had Sport
Touring bikes. I don't think I like Sport Upright...is Upright Sport
any better? I don't like Sport Townie or Sport Dutch. I don't want to
use racer in the name and I don't know what a Sport Racer would be
anyway.
That
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On Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 1:43:05 PM UTC-7, Doug Williams wrote:
Yes, the word Sport might be a good starting point. We have had Sport
Touring bikes. I don't think I like Sport Upright...is Upright Sport
any better? I don't like Sport Townie or Sport Dutch. I don't want
concept to some degree.
Doug
On Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 2:29:34 PM UTC-8, Doug Williams wrote:
Sportster bike...It would probably get shortened to Sportster.
Hmmm...that might work. Especially for the Waterford frames made in
Wisconsin (birthplace of the Harley Davidson Sportster).
I
I have kids myself. I second the mixte...my son has a Trek MountainTrack.
It allowed him to ride a bigger bike that he could otherwise ride (better
investment as he is now about to outgrow it). Also, his bike actually has a
quill stem! Hard; but not impossible to come by. Allows you to raise
Jenny Klug is Riv's shipper, I believe. AKA Jenny the Shipper! Amazing
Lass! I remember placing an order and getting a tracking number back in
less than an hour. Riv is always fast on shipping, and the packing is
artfully done. Now...if only my Homer frame would come in. :-)
*Doug*
On
I just got a new Homer and love it. I did get a small amount of shimmy when
I had my SaddleSack Large fully loaded on an R14 rack with no other weight
anywhere else. But really...I have a Mark's front rack so there is no
excuse for that. I added a basket on the front so I'll put some weight
Toss all your valuables into a small stuff sack or something and take them with
you. The SaddleSack Large has a detachable outer pocket to do just that.
That said…I avoid locking my bike if at all possible. If you want to keep your
love…keep your love in your arms or between your legs. I
Boost sales at Rivendell by letting your friends test ride your bike! Riv
should see a few Bosco Bar orders and an order for Albatross Bars simply
because I have let people ride my old mountain bike with Bosco's and my new
Homer with Albas. Once people ride them, they are instantly sold on
.
~Hugh
On Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 7:39:59 PM UTC-7, Doug Williams wrote:
At last! My new A. Homer Hilsen! Here is the obligatory picture in front of Riv
HQ. I just threw on my bag and a water bottle and off I went! Amazing bike, I
absolutely love it! Thanks to all the many people at Riv who
, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:
With the welcome mat, there is a wee bit of a mixed message! Grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 6:04:26 PM UTC-6, Doug Williams wrote:
All new Rivendell owners worry about bike theft. Here is my solution: the 160
pound bike
?
On Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 5:04:26 PM UTC-7, Doug Williams wrote:
All new Rivendell owners worry about bike theft. Here is my solution: the
160 pound bike lock. A biological lock, the would be thief must pass
simultaneous visual, auditory, and olfactory tests in order to gain access
to my new
I notice that the San Marcos is no longer on the Riv website. I wonder if
this is intentional or just a web glitch? Still available from Soma, of
course.
Doug
On Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 9:16:22 AM UTC-7, Surlyprof wrote:
If the LHT's wheelset and parts doesn't get you to the club ride feel
I was out on my early morning ride today from 5:15-7:00. I take the extra
long route to work by looping around Lake Natoma. My work commute would
otherwise be only 5 miles. But anyway...
I take many side dirt paths to lose the MCRB racers zipping around the
American River Bike Trail on their
I just think that racing has a negative impact on bike design for the
general public. Keep BORAF and races like that if you want, but I would
like to see many more real world races on real world bikes which would
influence bicycle purchases in a POSITIVE rather than a negative manner.
Current
options than ever, and can buy what they want.
Eric but no MCFR bike for me Daume
On Wednesday, July 29, 2015, Doug Williams sal...@minbaritm.com
javascript: wrote:
I just think that racing has a negative impact on bike design for the
general public. Keep BORAF and races like that if you
Yes but...does anyone commute in a car like that? How many people drive a
car like that on the road? How many people train in a car like that
outside of a race? Everyone recognizes that a car like that is fragile and
maintenance intensive; completely impractical for normal use. Given that,
why
Good point, but we really need bike education here in the US. The Dutch
have extensive bike education starting in early school and going all the
way up. I am an LCI, and I have taught How to Choose a Bike classes. I
assure you, the level of ignorance among the general public is breath
taking.
I converted my Babyshoe Pass EL's on Pacenti SL23 rims to tubeless
yesterday. So my 58cm 650B Homer is running SMOOTH. Everything is great so
far, I'll followup with a long term report after some more miles. Some
preliminary observations:
From what I had read, I was expecting a battle; but
?
On Sat, Jul 18, 2015 at 12:40 PM, Doug Williams sal...@minbaritm.com
javascript: wrote:
I converted my Babyshoe Pass EL's on Pacenti SL23 rims to tubeless
yesterday. So my 58cm 650B Homer is running SMOOTH. Everything is great so
far, I'll followup with a long term report after some more
? Is that really all there is to it?
Thanks for your help/advice,
Shoji
On Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 1:40:47 PM UTC-4, Doug Williams wrote:
I converted my Babyshoe Pass EL's on Pacenti SL23 rims to tubeless
yesterday. So my 58cm 650B Homer is running SMOOTH. Everything is great so
far, I'll
Where I have been riding...yes, that is a record. But I will reserve final
judgment until I get more more tubeless miles.
Doug
On Mon, Jul 20, 2015, 09:56 Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:
On 07/20/2015 12:46 PM, Doug Williams wrote:
The answers are yes, yes, and yes. That's all
On Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 1:40:47 PM UTC-4, Doug Williams wrote:
I converted my Babyshoe Pass EL's on Pacenti SL23 rims to tubeless
yesterday. So my 58cm 650B Homer is running SMOOTH. Everything is great so
far, I'll followup with a long term report after some more miles. Some
preliminary
at what point you put the sealant (Stan's,
Orange Seal, or similar) in the tire. You mention installing the tubeless
valve stem, but you don't mention adding sealant.
Or are you saying you didn't use any sealant?
On Mon, Jul 20, 2015 at 1:42 PM, Doug Williams sal...@minbaritm.com
javascript
-7, Doug Williams wrote:
Where I have been riding...yes, that is a record. But I will reserve
final judgment until I get more more tubeless miles.
Doug
On Mon, Jul 20, 2015, 09:56 Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:
On 07/20/2015 12:46 PM, Doug Williams wrote:
The answers
on the nice ride.
For the conversion: did you use the tubeless valves and stan's tape? And
then add the Orange Seal via injector? Is that really all there is to it?
Thanks for your help/advice,
Shoji
On Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 1:40:47 PM UTC-4, Doug Williams wrote:
I converted my
My Riv has Albas and Silver bar ends. My Bosco bars are on my non-Riv bike.
I use (gasp) twist shifters. They have been trouble free and ergonomically
sweet.
Doug
On Sunday, July 19, 2015 at 6:37:49 PM UTC-7, DS wrote:
For those of you riding bosco bars, where do you place the shifters?
I was thinking of putting Tektro Brake RL720 Interrupter Levers on my Bosco
Bars. Riv says that they don't fit Bosco's because the clamp diameter of
the bars is 22.2mm and the Interrupter levers are designed for a 24.0 clamp
diameter bars. But...really? Can't I just add a wrap or two of
>
> I would like to add my voice to the chorus of praise for Keven! Thanks for
> all your patience and time when I was working out all the details of my
> Homer. You made the experience a truly happy one that I will treasure!
>
Best of luck!
Doug
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I was going to say that I rode mine right away with no issues. But then you
beat me to it. :-) Good for you! Remember this is the Rivendell list, so...
JUST RIDE
Doug
On Friday, October 9, 2015 at 4:31:54 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
> Thanks, Joe. Jumped the gun and road them downtown this
:42 PM UTC-7, Doug Williams wrote:
To take a shot at answering my own question...is it an Edelux Light Mount like
on the Riv site? If so, then my next question...is that a Cygolite mount on it?
That's what I want to do; mount a Cygolite on my Mark's rack like that. What
did you have to do
David,
Rats! But thanks anyway. Might have to upgrade to the BM. J
Doug
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Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2015 7:46 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: Post
, July 8, 2015 at 3:30:39 PM UTC-7, Doug Williams wrote:
What is the light holder attached to your front rack and where did you get
it?
Thanks,
Doug
On Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at 1:22:17 PM UTC-7, David Person wrote:
Changed the cockpit over to Albatrosses this past week. I'm enjoying
What is the light holder attached to your front rack and where did you get
it?
Thanks,
Doug
On Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at 1:22:17 PM UTC-7, David Person wrote:
Changed the cockpit over to Albatrosses this past week. I'm enjoying the
more upright position and the location of the bar-end
that it eventually clogs up the valves. I have removed,
cleaned, and replaced each valve stem once during this 611.8 mile test…not
a big deal.
Doug
On Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 10:40:47 AM UTC-7, Doug Williams wrote:
I converted my Babyshoe Pass EL's on Pacenti SL23 rims to tubeless
yesterday. So my
My 58cm 650B Homer has SKS P50 LongBoards. Even with the extra long (6
inch) mud flap, the front wheel flap is 4.5 inches above the ground. So if
someone makes a 8-10 inch long flap that would fit the P50 LongBoards,
please let me know. Otherwise, I guess I'll have to DYI an extension of my
Way to go, Leah! I'm a bicycle safety instructor and I teach Safe Routes to
School classes. Biking to school is great for kids for SO many reasons.
Adults have different priorities, but for the kids it is the freedom to go
where they want when they want; rather than have to wait for some adult
I don't like hoods that block my vision when I'm trying to scan behind me.
I haven't tried it, but I think the Grundens rain hat would not block your
vision.
If you wear a helmet (and maybe you want to if you are mixing it up with
SUV's in the rain) I like this one:
feel compromised. I think we're
> getting too fixated on tire width and extra leger sidewall buzz.
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> This is no different than the last era's fixation on frame weight and
> indexed shifting. Just saying... :-)
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> On Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 5:36:39 PM UTC-
I was thinking of getting a pair of the Compass Knickers. Anybody have any
experience with them?
https://www.compasscycle.com/shop/components/compass-knickers/
Doug
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I have a 58cm Homer. Recent build; I got it in May this year. So it is the
largest of the 650b Homers, if that makes any difference. I am currently
running the Compass Babyshoe Pass tires. The Babyshoes measure darn close
to the advertised 42mm. I have Paul Racer brakes and P55 SKS Longboards.
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