[RBW] Re: Wide Tires

2008-12-13 Thread Jim Bronson
The Grand Bois Cypress is made in a 700x26 size. On Sat, Dec 13, 2008 at 4:20 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: IMO, a nice, supple 26 mm tire would be the cat's pyjamas (so to speak). I do like 60s at 25/35 on my dirt biased Monocog 29er. -- having a blood clot is a sticky

[RBW] Re: for sale again and again.....

2008-12-16 Thread Jim Bronson
Maybe you guys need to adjust your resolution or something. I saw a logically, well arranged list of items. What Fenderbender copied in his response looks like mumbo-jumbo and nothing like what I saw. On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 10:04 PM, R Gonet richard.go...@earthlink.net wrote: I don't think

[RBW] Re: For Sale

2008-12-27 Thread Jim Bronson
Need some clarification. Are the Ergopower shifters set up for double or triple front derailleur operation? I replied back to the list in case someone else might be interested in this information as well. On Sat, Dec 27, 2008 at 6:55 AM, rsvald rsv...@netzero.net wrote: All items are used,

[RBW] Re: How The Jinx Plays Out...

2009-01-04 Thread Jim Bronson
35 beautiful shining faces showed up yesterday for the Casa Grande Ruins 200K in Casa Grande, AZ. A marvelous day ensued in the desert despite a chilly start. In a stoke of GOOD luck, about mile 70 I saw a baggie with some paper in it on the shoulder. I slowed and went back to look. Sure

[RBW] Re: Questions about derailleurs/chainwheels/cassettes

2009-01-10 Thread Jim Bronson
One of these dealies? http://tinyurl.com/96orqc I mean, I know that newer is not necessarily better, and 11 speeds are probably not better than 9, but uh...I think you'd be better off running some bottom of the line Shimano stuff that that old Simplex. In my opinion of course. You can get a

[RBW] Re: Questions about derailleurs/chainwheels/cassettes

2009-01-10 Thread Jim Bronson
Oh good, I'm glad that I'm not the only one and thus coming off as a curmudgeon :-) There probably isn't a whole hill of beans in difference between parts made in 2002 and those made in 2009, but between parts made in 1980 and parts made in this century, there is a huge difference :-) On Sun,

[RBW] Re: Rivs Mac's

2009-01-13 Thread Jim Bronson
Never. I have my desktop tri-boot with XP, Vista and Ubuntu Linux, my laptop is dual booted with Vista and Ubuntu. My other desktop is running the Windows7 32bit beta, and my other laptop is running Xubuntu 8.10 only. Macs are too expensive and not suited to the PC hobbist. My laptop cost

[RBW] Re: Thank you!

2009-01-13 Thread Jim Bronson
My LBS was able to order TA stuff from one of their distributors, at the same price as Peter. Not to discourage you of course, Peter runs a quality shop and builds fantastic wheels. On Tue, Jan 13, 2009 at 7:17 PM, John Ferguson rfj1...@yahoo.com wrote: I'm setting it up with a double. All

[RBW] Re: Rivs Mac's

2009-01-13 Thread Jim Bronson
Oh yeah, I forgot about my server. I have a mini-ITX low power board with an embedded Celeron proc running my file server. It is running the free os FreeNAS. http://www.freenas.org This is based on OpenBSD Unix. The server actually boots off of a 128MB USB stick, the entire FreeNAS OS is

[RBW] Re: FS: Planet Bike Superflash tail light with rechargeable AAAs

2009-01-14 Thread Jim Bronson
Did the SuperFlash go up in price? I only paid $19 for mine, new. On 1/14/09, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: 1. New, mounted but never used, with chainstay and seatpost mounts and 2 rechargeable AAA batteris, $25 shipped CONUS. I just ordered (from The Touring Store) a BM 4D

[RBW] Re: FS: Planet Bike Superflash tail light with rechargeable AAAs

2009-01-14 Thread Jim Bronson
True, so what is the miliamp hour rating on the batteries? What brand? On Wed, Jan 14, 2009 at 3:53 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: But yours didn't come with rechargeable batteries and shipping. On Wed, Jan 14, 2009 at 2:13 PM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote: Did

[RBW] Re: shifter opinions

2009-01-29 Thread Jim Bronson
I have to dissent, my hands get numb on brevets regardless of shifter type, brifter or barcon. What I have found that I do prefer is (gasp) anatomic bars. Since I am very tall, I ride in the drops a lot when it's windy and that is a sure reciepe on the Nitto Noodles for numb hands. I don't

[RBW] Re: [BOB] Surviving SoCal Weather--More Smarminess!

2009-02-01 Thread Jim Bronson
We have signs like that in Texas. They fold in the middle and are put up around March or April for obvious reasons. Here's one example. http://k43.pbase.com/o4/89/475089/1/52753505.WatchforIceonBridgeTerellTX.jpg They are all over the state, of course, Texas is a huge state and they are far

[RBW] Re: [BOB] Surviving SoCal Weather--More Smarminess!

2009-02-01 Thread Jim Bronson
err, when I say put up I mean folded up, as in folded in half, for the summer. clearly there is no danger of freezing temperatures anywhere in Texas in the summertime, except maybe at the 8700' peak of Mt. Guadalupe. On Sun, Feb 1, 2009 at 8:03 PM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote: We

[RBW] Re: [BOB] Surviving SoCal Weather--More Smarminess!

2009-02-02 Thread Jim Bronson
Indeed, I was trying to put a default route in a switch with IP routing and multiple routed VLANs connected and it wasn't working and I was about to pull my hair out. Then I realized that I had to put a COST to the route. Of course! One silly digit. so rather than #ip route 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0

[RBW] Re: Surviving SoCal Weather--More Smarminess!

2009-02-02 Thread Jim Bronson
That 2nd link, it looks like they sawed off that there carbon fiber on purpose ;-) On Mon, Feb 2, 2009 at 11:44 AM, fiddlr40 mather...@gmail.com wrote: I am serious about wanting to see photos of broken carbon, btw. And this raises a question about carbon fiber: I suppose that part of the

[RBW] Steel vs Carbon

2009-02-02 Thread Jim Bronson
Here's one for you http://s343.photobucket.com/albums/o478/Toddb12345/?action=viewcurrent=StingrayClimb-1.jpg -- having a blood clot is a sticky situation --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Re: Steel vs Carbon

2009-02-02 Thread Jim Bronson
...until 50 feet in front of him, the clutch slipped (a known flaw of old SA hubs) and I was assaulted painfully by the nose of my saddle and the top-tube, nearly resulting in a crash. He sailed past, and at that moment I swore off racing on my English Racer. On Feb 2, 10:20 pm, Jim Bronson

[RBW] Re: WTB: 9 speed Campagnolo downtube shifters

2009-02-03 Thread Jim Bronson
The 10 speed ones can be modified to run 9 speed, that's what I do. They're wonderful. On Mon, Feb 2, 2009 at 2:06 AM, Doug Van Cleve dvancl...@gmail.com wrote: Howdy folks Long shot, I'm sure, but I would like to find a nice set of Campy 9S downtube shifters. Anybody have some to spare?

[RBW] Re: Pumps for Riv frames

2009-02-06 Thread Jim Bronson
I have my morph mounted directly to the left of the water bottle on the downtube. It doesn't conflict with pedaling in that location and I can use all my water bottles. On 2/6/09, colin p. cummings colinthehip...@gmail.com wrote: Currently using a morph, and the only qualms I have with it are

[RBW] Re: Pumps for Riv frames

2009-02-08 Thread Jim Bronson
what? this is threadsh**ing. I read this thread because it was about pumps. I am well aware of Velo Orange, thanks. On Sat, Feb 7, 2009 at 8:05 PM, bpus...@aol.com wrote: I'm sorry, but we've had a power outage here in Kentucky for a one to two weeks (ice storm). Maybe this has been

[RBW] Re: Today's Film Feature

2009-02-08 Thread Jim Bronson
The sign at 0:58 said Davis, so I'm assuming Davis, CA. On Sun, Feb 8, 2009 at 10:45 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Feb 8, 2009 at 4:16 PM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: For your viewing pleasure: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgQnQii6Po0 Riv content:

[RBW] Re: Winter Bike Project

2009-02-11 Thread Jim Bronson
Has it been repainted at some point? On Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 10:15 PM, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote: UPS delivered mine today. a 1995 RBW (made at Waterford). Someone posted that the WI shop used heavy tubing and I was afraid that my Rivvie would feel more like a Batavius. I put it on a

[RBW] Re: thinking about another Rivendell

2009-02-21 Thread Jim Bronson
On Sat, Feb 21, 2009 at 7:02 PM, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote: So what is the reason you'd prefer a Hilsen to an Atlantis? I hope it's frame size, not weight. A person who weighs 235 is not going to notice a pound difference in the weight of a bike frame! And people who have

[RBW] Re: thinking about another Rivendell

2009-02-21 Thread Jim Bronson
I am interested in either the Jack Brown greens or continuing to use the Grand Bois on my proposed AHH. On Sat, Feb 21, 2009 at 8:18 PM, bpus...@aol.com wrote: I have Jack Brown's on the Quickbeam and they are very nice. Bill In a message dated 2/21/2009 8:30:20 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

[RBW] Re: thinking about another Rivendell

2009-02-21 Thread Jim Bronson
On Sat, Feb 21, 2009 at 10:59 PM, 42MuskhamSt attew...@gmail.com wrote: Just wondering if a 60cm Hillborne would work? I seem to remember reading that they had a 56cm set up for one of their taller riders and because of the sloping top tube geometry, the fit worked. My gut reaction was oh

[RBW] Re: thinking about another Rivendell

2009-02-22 Thread Jim Bronson
On Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 4:02 PM, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: I think that you have to take any manufacturer's weight limits into account against the _way_ you ride. I've ridden with some stantial Clydsedales (as in the mtb race definition) and most tend to strip

[RBW] Re: FS: SON wheel, lights, etc.

2009-02-22 Thread Jim Bronson
On Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 3:41 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Having listened to the debates about the advantages of dyno power over rechargeable power, I built up a Schmidt system myself, only to sell it a few months later because rechargeables were much better for my own needs

[RBW] Re: FS: SON wheel, lights, etc.

2009-02-22 Thread Jim Bronson
The thing that is kind of a pain in the backside is that with the E6 is that you need 2 lights so there's all the wiring that goes with that. The new generation LED dynamo lights only need one light so that simlifies things somewhat. On 2/22/09, Invisible brooks.wes...@gmail.com wrote: I'm

[RBW] Re: Kickstand Plate

2009-02-23 Thread Jim Bronson
On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 9:20 PM, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: You can see some detailed images on the A. Homer Hilsen page here - http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/hilsen/ Nice. I like the green one with black fenders. Reminds me of Gordon Stam's Rom. Where did he ever go off

[RBW] 650b conversion dilemmas - Riv with short reach brakes

2013-10-23 Thread Jim Bronson
I posted this on the RBW group on Facebook and it was proposed that I ask the same question here. I've been a member in the past but I unjoined when my email became unmanageable. But I missed you guys! Well, sorta ;) I have one of the few Rivendells built with short reach brakes. It's a custom

[RBW] Re: 650b conversion dilemmas - Riv with short reach brakes

2013-10-23 Thread Jim Bronson
out the brakes pretty quickly should I want to ride 700c. On Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 5:56 PM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.comjavascript:_e({}, 'cvml', 'jim.bron...@gmail.com'); wrote: I posted this on the RBW group on Facebook and it was proposed that I ask the same question here. I've

Re: [RBW] Re: 650b conversion dilemmas - Riv with short reach brakes

2013-10-24 Thread Jim Bronson
Wonderful Tim, thank you for your analysis. I have another question along the same vein for the group. I am trying to do this on a budget, I am married now and I can't just blow money on bike parts that sound cool on some Internet forum anymore. I'm thinking about going 8 speed Shimano for this

Re: [RBW] Re: 650b conversion dilemmas - Riv with short reach brakes

2013-10-24 Thread Jim Bronson
, many more sprockets and chains than you will derailleurs. Hope that helps, - Jim / cyclofiend.com On Thursday, October 24, 2013 10:14:08 AM UTC-7, Jim Bronson wrote: Wonderful Tim, thank you for your analysis. I have another question along the same vein for the group. I am trying to do

Re: [RBW] Searching for a 180 mm Double Crankset

2013-10-25 Thread Jim Bronson
I have a Carmina with 180 cranks that I am looking to switch away from, it's currently set up as a triple but I think it's configurable to a double if I remember correctly. 50-38-26 crank rings as it sets. The Q factor is too narrow for my comfort and I want to go back to 175s. Either the 180s,

Re: [RBW] FS: Suntour, Simplex, Phil, Shimano, Paul, DOS ENO

2013-10-26 Thread Jim Bronson
185 OLD? is that a typo? On Sat, Oct 26, 2013 at 7:35 PM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: The purge continues. I'm kind of amazed I have all this stuff! All prices are shipped CONUS, pics on request via email or text 'cause I'm not too slick at posting them online. Brake levers:

[RBW] Derailers that handle 36T cogs: shadow vs. non-shadow

2013-10-27 Thread Jim Bronson
On the Rivendell site they list several derailers for sale that can accommodate the new(er) cassettes with the 36 tooth low gear. The top of the line Deore XT is a Shadow derailer and is rated by Shimano for up to 36T. The other three, two Shimano Deores and a Microshift, are non-Shadow, have

Re: [RBW] Ride/Camp Report: Columbia Gorge (Ainsworth SP) Oct 22-23, plus special bonus!

2013-10-28 Thread Jim Bronson
That is great. I miss Oregon :( Been away too long. On Mon, Oct 28, 2013 at 11:45 AM, Shawn Granton urbanadventurelea...@gmail.com wrote: Hello folks- Another fine fall week has passed here in the Pacific NW, so I decided to go bike camping again. This time I rode through the Columbia

Re: [RBW] Winter Projects, 2013/14 version

2013-10-28 Thread Jim Bronson
I plan on riding my bike this winter! I am hoping to have my Rivendell 650b conversion complete by the Hill Country Randonneurs' 300k brevet on November 23rd. So that would be a fall project :) On Oct 28, 2013 12:55 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: My winter project list involves:

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: MUSA Rain Pants, Orange, Large, Please Make Offer

2013-10-29 Thread Jim Bronson
So it's just poor color correction by the camera but these are are the actual pants? Is that the correct interpretation? On Mon, Oct 28, 2013 at 6:55 PM, Robert Linthicum linthi...@gmail.comwrote: You are correct. They look nothing like the photo. On Mon, Oct 28, 2013 at 7:32 PM, Patrick

[RBW] Jtek Shiftmate, your experiences

2013-10-29 Thread Jim Bronson
I searched the past posts on the web interface of this group for topics related to the Shiftmate. Although I found some posts about the shiftmate within threads, the usual responses within the threads were something along the lines of Oh I have xyz setup on my bike with the shiftmate and it

[RBW] Re: Derailers that handle 36T cogs: shadow vs. non-shadow

2013-10-30 Thread Jim Bronson
I do like to do with a derailer when I put it on a new to it bike is to adjust the limit screws before I put the chain on. I know the directions don't say to do it that way but I've had pretty good luck with it. On Sun, Oct 27, 2013 at 8:15 PM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote

Re: [RBW] Re: Derailers that handle 36T cogs: shadow vs. non-shadow

2013-10-30 Thread Jim Bronson
. On Wednesday, October 30, 2013 1:25:20 AM UTC-5, Jim Bronson wrote: Update on this: I found a non-Shadow Deore M591 at the local Performance Bike and put that on the tandem, worked perfect with the 12-36. Even worked with my Microshift brifters without even fiddling with the barrell adjuster or the b

Re: [RBW] Re: TA Carmina BB recommendation - Atlantis

2013-10-31 Thread Jim Bronson
Where's the spider in that setup? On Oct 31, 2013 2:04 PM, Mike On A Bike shaljia...@guilford.edu wrote: Thanks for all of the input, but it turns out I've changed my fancy crank overhaul plans some. I decided to get White ENO arms and set these up as a double, and I'll be pairing it with a

Re: [RBW] Re: Brake Pad Recommendations?

2013-11-02 Thread Jim Bronson
I'm interested if he's not. I need some non-post Kool Stops for my tandem's early 90 vintage DiaCompe cantis. The stock brakes in general take a lot of force on the levers to achieve any sort of acceptable stopping force. I was hoping that the Kool Stops would alleviate the situation without

Re: [RBW] Re: Brake Pad Recommendations?

2013-11-02 Thread Jim Bronson
You're right, those are not the right ones anyway. Oh well. On Nov 2, 2013 12:13 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Sorry, Jim, someone beat you to them. These have long, unthreaded posts -- not sure if they would work for you. On Sat, Nov 2, 2013 at 7:50 AM, Jim Bronson jim.bron

Re: [RBW] 200k ride, 2 Rivendells in the wild. 1 video

2013-11-04 Thread Jim Bronson
It said my current account didn't have access to your blog...not sure why. I would like to read it though as I also ride my Riv on brevets. On Mon, Nov 4, 2013 at 5:25 PM, Iron Rider 1000...@gmail.com wrote: For those who may be interested:

Re: [RBW] Velocity Rims, Again

2013-11-05 Thread Jim Bronson
If you already own the Synergy and don't plan on rebuilding on another rim, what is the best strategy for working around the mounting limitations. I have seen the bit about careful mounting, but that's not a great option if you are on a brevet and the clock is ticking. I also saw someone say to

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell BBH visit

2013-11-05 Thread Jim Bronson
I like the Schick Extreme 3 disposables and bought an 8 pack recently with a $3 off coupon for around $5.50 out the door, IIRC. With the cost of cartridge replacements being so high now, I have switched back to disposables and have not regretted it. On Tue, Nov 5, 2013 at 3:17 PM, Patrick Moore

[RBW] Kneesavers, is there a more reasonable alternative?

2013-11-05 Thread Jim Bronson
OK, so I have discovered that I really prefer a wider stance width, q-factor, and so forth. I used to drink the kool-aid on the narrow q-factor but now I realize it doesn't work with my body. I have some 1/2 BMX pedals with 9/16ths adaptors and that seems to spread things out pretty nicely to my

Re: [RBW] Re: Kneesavers, is there a more reasonable alternative?

2013-11-05 Thread Jim Bronson
The Ultegra on the Paul Taylor is a triple. Heh...the BMX pedals on the Paul Taylor are Zefals I got at Walmart for $20 or so. I hate Walmart, but there I was in the store puttering around and I found these pedals that had buttery smooth sealed bearings. I couldn't believe it. All the other

Re: [RBW] Re: Kneesavers, is there a more reasonable alternative?

2013-11-06 Thread Jim Bronson
-Extenders-Crank-27-5mm/dp/B000QDGJVU Kevin Chicago, IL On Tuesday, November 5, 2013 8:01:10 PM UTC-6, Jim Bronson wrote: OK, so I have discovered that I really prefer a wider stance width, q-factor, and so forth. I used to drink the kool-aid on the narrow q-factor but now I realize

Re: [RBW] Bleriot visits Mr Washington and Mr Jefferson

2013-11-07 Thread Jim Bronson
I think I like the pictures from Oregon better :) 24 years down here in Texas, I miss it :( On Mon, Nov 4, 2013 at 3:36 PM, Joan Oppel oppel...@verizon.net wrote: I had a lunch date today near the Capitol, then took the long way home to visit the Tidal Basin. Pictures prove autumn *in* the

Re: [RBW] Ortlieb Rollers!!!!

2013-11-09 Thread Jim Bronson
When you say rollers does that mean the bags have casters? On Nov 8, 2013 5:53 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: I traded a jaded pair of Ortlieb Packer Pluses with fellow lister Joe Broach for a pristine pair of Ortlieb Rollers, 'cuz I don't need high end camping luggage, I need

Re: [RBW] So this is how a bicycle is made

2013-11-10 Thread Jim Bronson
I like the part where the tires are being mounted in 50 seconds or less. Those girls would have made good brevet riders! On Sun, Nov 10, 2013 at 7:10 PM, Curtis cmcy...@gmail.com wrote: The bearing packer job looks crazy. Really, a 1000 per eight hour shift.

Re: [RBW] Data point for mini-V-brakes and Nitto mini front rack

2013-11-10 Thread Jim Bronson
The Tektro RX6 is not the mini(est)-V model. The Tektro 926AL is their mini-V model and has 84mm reach. I just got some 926's for $13 per axle for the tandem. Nice shiny silver. Haven't installed yet though. If rack clearance is a worry, maybe the extra 6mm will do someone some good. -Jim

[RBW] Soma Grand Randonnee, from a Rivendell perspective

2013-11-11 Thread Jim Bronson
Why, as a discerning Rivendell owner, should I not like this bike? It comes in a 65cm and it costs $489 for a frame and fork. Obviously, it's not lugged, but I have other bikes that aren't lugged. The chain stays are non-ideal at 42cm. (my Riv has 46cm chainstays!) The bend on the front fork is

Re: [RBW] Re: Soma Grand Randonnee, from a Rivendell perspective

2013-11-12 Thread Jim Bronson
but never used, and it installed with no problem. I just need to put the front brakes on and connect up the cables and I should be able to go on a short test ride, probably tonight. Nick On Tuesday, November 12, 2013 1:15:31 AM UTC-5, Jim Bronson wrote: Why, as a discerning Rivendell owner

Re: [RBW] Re: Soma Grand Randonnee, from a Rivendell perspective

2013-11-12 Thread Jim Bronson
Why do you say it's more like a 60 or 61? Don't really care about standover to tell you the truth, just want a comfortable, well balanced ride. To give some idea of where I am with another bike, I am 6'7 and my Burley tandem is a 23/21. Not exactly ideal, but it works out pretty good in

Re: [RBW] Re: Soma Grand Randonnee, from a Rivendell perspective

2013-11-12 Thread Jim Bronson
before cut you can add some spacers, but only so many. It's rather the opposite of a Riv type frame where the top of the HT is well above the top of the ST. It's more like a track bike proportion. On Tuesday, November 12, 2013 1:17:08 PM UTC-5, Jim Bronson wrote: Why do you say it's more

[RBW] Minimum acceptable ground clearance below crankarm?

2013-11-13 Thread Jim Bronson
Is there any rule of thumb on this? Put the 650b wheels on my custom Riv with 32.8mm Nifty Swifty tires and there is less than 3 inches of clearance from the crankarm to the floor. I think it's ridable...if I never pedal through corners. I'm just afraid it's going to bite me sometime when I'm

Re: [RBW] Re: Minimum acceptable ground clearance below crankarm?

2013-11-13 Thread Jim Bronson
I had short reach brakes before with 700x32mm tires and they barely fit under the brake bridge. Don't know what that converts to in 650b but they need to be a bit smaller than that to clear the fenders that will be bought. I'm not sure a 44mm tire would fit. But I do have the R559's installed

Re: [RBW] Re: Minimum acceptable ground clearance below crankarm?

2013-11-14 Thread Jim Bronson
11:54 PM, Jim Bronson wrote: I had short reach brakes before with 700x32mm tires and they barely fit under the brake bridge. Don't know what that converts to in 650b subtract the difference in radius (622 - 584 /2) of the smaller rim and add half the additional width (42-32 / 2) of the new

Re: [RBW] Re: Minimum acceptable ground clearance below crankarm?

2013-11-14 Thread Jim Bronson
OK, so I should be able to run Hetres with fenders then. On Nov 14, 2013 9:40 AM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On 11/14/2013 10:21 AM, Jim Bronson wrote: OK, so 19+5=24. I majored in liberal arts. What is the significance of the answer? A 650bx42 tire is 24mm smaller than

Re: [RBW] Re: Pre-Repainting Tasks?

2013-11-14 Thread Jim Bronson
Orange is very elegant! I would paint my forest green custom orange in a heartbeat! But I'm not really looking to repaint right now. On Thu, Nov 14, 2013 at 11:23 AM, Kieran J kjo...@gmail.com wrote: Yeah, we'll have to differ on that. The paint is in rough shape, but I'm also looking at

Re: [RBW] Re: Minimum acceptable ground clearance below crankarm?

2013-11-14 Thread Jim Bronson
clearance issues. On Thursday, November 14, 2013 8:22:03 AM UTC-8, Jim Bronson wrote: OK, so I should be able to run Hetres with fenders then. On Nov 14, 2013 9:40 AM, Steve Palincsar pali...@his.com wrote: On 11/14/2013 10:21 AM, Jim Bronson wrote: OK, so 19+5=24. I majored in liberal arts

Re: [RBW] Re: Minimum acceptable ground clearance below crankarm?

2013-11-14 Thread Jim Bronson
experienced than me believe that crank arm length doesn't matter much and that 5mm or even 10mm changes are hard to detect and if detected are easy to grow accustomed to. Again, do whatever feels right to you. On Thursday, November 14, 2013 9:32:37 AM UTC-8, Jim Bronson wrote: The wildcard I

Re: [RBW] Re: Safe to ride with a slammed Nitto seatpost?

2013-11-15 Thread Jim Bronson
2nd the Kalloy at Harris, I bought 2 of the 350mm ones for my tandem and I'm happy with them. Of course, you'd want a shorter one. I'd give you one of my old short ones but they don't fit a Rivendell. On Mon, Nov 11, 2013 at 11:22 PM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: I don't think it's

Re: [RBW] Re: Soma Grand Randonnee, from a Rivendell perspective

2013-11-15 Thread Jim Bronson
I'm abandoning this Soma idea, for me anyway. I still think this is a nice frame at an outstanding price for those it will fit well. I am curious to see how Nick likes it. I called Boulder Bicycle and they really seemed hesitant to say it would fit. They wanted me to take a bunch of

Re: [RBW] Minimum acceptable ground clearance below crankarm?

2013-11-16 Thread Jim Bronson
have been one or two. I don't corner like a racer, however. The bike has had Pari Motos, Maxy Fasty and Cypres tires On Wed, Nov 13, 2013 at 11:15 AM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.comwrote: Is there any rule of thumb on this? Put the 650b wheels on my custom Riv with 32.8mm Nifty Swifty

Re: [RBW] Waitin' on my Riv--debating on Drops versus Albatross

2013-11-18 Thread Jim Bronson
If you're spending 98% of the time on the road, get the Noodles and some Grand Bois tires. $0.02. On Sun, Nov 17, 2013 at 8:26 PM, Tom Mainelli maine...@gmail.com wrote: I've been lurking for some time, so I thought I'd introduce myself as I enter the home stretch of a long wait for my Sam.

Re: [RBW] The evolution of sizing and fit

2013-11-18 Thread Jim Bronson
I don't think in the United States, that 145 lbs is typical for a 5'8 person. Maybe for a fit cyclist, runner or other athlete, but not in the general population. Perhaps it says something to where we are as a country... As for the bike fit and sizing, I like the more or less bars level with

[RBW] Hetres vs. Pari-Moto, your thoughts?

2013-11-18 Thread Jim Bronson
Any thoughts? I ended up with Pari Motos pretty much because I wanted some other parts from Rivendell and they have free shipping on orders over $150. Rivendell carries the Pari Motos but not the Hetres. So that settled it. Plus I hate to say it but the Hetres seem heavy to me for what they

Re: [RBW] Hetres vs. Pari-Moto, your thoughts?

2013-11-19 Thread Jim Bronson
Thanks. Fast is what I want. However I am pretty heavy at 6'7 and 265ish so we'll see how well they work out in practice, starting Saturday morning at O'dark thirty. There is a 70% chance of thunderstorms on Friday so there should be lots of loose rocks and so forth on the roads. Good test of

Re: [RBW] FS: Riv related stuff. Freewheels 6,7 speed Suntour, Merino socs,Phil Wood, Thomson, Schwalbe, Specialized shoes etc.

2013-11-20 Thread Jim Bronson
I'll take the Sheldon fender nuts. On Nov 20, 2013 9:04 AM, hobie moho1...@yahoo.com wrote: All prices include shipping. Have a Happy Thanksgiving 2- vintage freewheels 1-Shimano SIS 6 speed MF-Z012 14,16,18,21,24,28 1- Suntour 7 speed 13,15,17,20,23,26,30 Both in good condition. $30.00

[RBW] Some 650b conversion pics

2013-11-21 Thread Jim Bronson
https://plus.google.com/photos/110759113894226395434/albums/5948811384486030177 Hopefully link works. Set to public. Cream SKS Long boards are on the way from Rivendell. But the rest of it is mostly complete. Yes, I realize the saddle looks terrible, but it still works ;) New Components

Re: [RBW] Re: Who pre ordered an English Jacket?

2013-11-21 Thread Jim Bronson
Bicycle hipster gear. I'd rather wear cheaper clothing to commute in and then change when I get there. On Thu, Nov 21, 2013 at 9:36 PM, Tom Virgil tevir...@gmail.com wrote: I like it. But that is some serious coin for a jacket. For a different look, you could pay

Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell Riders use for gloves below 35 degrees F?

2013-11-23 Thread Jim Bronson
Today on a 208k brevet with temperatures hovering in the mid-30s and intermittent light rain I used Pearl Izumi lobster gloves with smartwool liners and was pleased. The other Rivendell owner on the brevet is Rapha to the max. I don't think he has much cycling clothing that doesn't say Rapha on

Re: [RBW] Re: Some 650b conversion pics

2013-11-24 Thread Jim Bronson
designing a bike around that, so this seems a radical change. OTH, people have been converting 80s era bikes to 650 with good result. How did you know this was going to work? dougP On Thursday, November 21, 2013 12:33:39 PM UTC-8, Jim Bronson wrote: https://plus.google.com/photos

Re: [RBW] Re: Some 650b conversion pics

2013-11-24 Thread Jim Bronson
this seems a radical change. OTH, people have been converting 80s era bikes to 650 with good result. How did you know this was going to work? dougP On Thursday, November 21, 2013 12:33:39 PM UTC-8, Jim Bronson wrote: https://plus.google.com/photos/110759113894226395434/albums/ 5948811384486030177

Re: [RBW] Re: Some 650b conversion pics

2013-11-25 Thread Jim Bronson
to work? dougP On Thursday, November 21, 2013 12:33:39 PM UTC-8, Jim Bronson wrote: https://plus.google.com/photos/110759113894226395434/albums/ 5948811384486030177 Hopefully link works. Set to public. Cream SKS Long boards are on the way from Rivendell. But the rest of it is mostly complete

Re: [RBW] Re: Some 650b conversion pics

2013-11-25 Thread Jim Bronson
I can attest that so far it's working fine with 170 cranks, and without putting on the 38mm tires I bought. I didn't scrape on a uturn on a narrow road while pedaling, and I would never pedal on a corner with a lot of bike lean in it. So I think it's fine so long as you're mindful of what you're

Re: [RBW] Birthday Ride Report

2013-11-25 Thread Jim Bronson
Is that the Truckee River in the pics? On Mon, Nov 25, 2013 at 7:29 AM, Addison Wilhite addisonwilh...@gmail.comwrote: Hi all, Saturday was my bday and I went out for a pretty decent ride to celebrate. Ok, I didn't ride my Riv AR but thought others might still enjoy the pics of the

Re: [RBW] New (to me) Bombadil build

2013-11-25 Thread Jim Bronson
I'm impressed with the back wall in your shop. Impressively organized. On Mon, Nov 25, 2013 at 2:20 PM, Allingham II, Thomas J thomas.alling...@skadden.com wrote: So a number of folks on this list (including me) were apparently looking at this blue-green Bombadil frame/fork on the ‘bay a

Re: [RBW] Re: Light camping stove options

2013-11-26 Thread Jim Bronson
Your'e haiku is missing a line On Mon, Nov 25, 2013 at 10:30 PM, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: For an quick overnighter. I bring me a burrito On Friday, August 23, 2013 4:47:01 PM UTC-7, richd...@gmail.com wrote: With all the camping talk I wanted to share that I'm

Re: [RBW] Rivendell SimpleBeam - New Model - Call for the Seriously Interested

2013-11-26 Thread Jim Bronson
I'm not really interested in a single speed but it is heartening to see Grant really engaged with the community and to lay out from a business perspective what is necessary to build xyz frame as a production frame. -JimB On Mon, Nov 25, 2013 at 10:17 AM, Cyclofiend Jim

Re: [RBW] Rivendale Hunqapillar Re-finish powder coat completed

2013-11-27 Thread Jim Bronson
Is it possible to do the cream accents with powdercoat? On Nov 27, 2013 12:11 PM, David Rainey dmrai...@gmail.com wrote: https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-NMq3cEI96So/UpY0pFT32XI/ARw/rCmd_zTJ06c/s1600/IMG_7190.JPG

Re: [RBW] Re: Which RBW Velosophies have worked for you? Which haven't?

2013-11-30 Thread Jim Bronson
I would like to have an old Schwinn like that! Plus a 66 is right up my alley. However, I think my wife would disown me if I brought home any more bikes ;) On Nov 22, 2013 8:57 PM, Jim jamesfek...@gmail.com wrote: I feel a little like Rip Van Winkle in this conversation, as I purchased my

Re: [RBW] Re: Which RBW Velosophies have worked for you? Which haven't?

2013-12-01 Thread Jim Bronson
I don't get the 10/11 speed negativity being synonymous with Riv culture. I see the embrace of older 7/8/9 speed gear being mostly practical as in, it costs less and does the job, and also in most cases it's compatible with existing components. But if I was starting from scratch and the

Re: [RBW] Re: Holy Moly. 30 minute Drone Delivery from Amazon. Need a bike part real soon?

2013-12-01 Thread Jim Bronson
They said you would have to be within a certain distance of a distribution center for it to work, I guess the payload/range of the drone fleet is not that good. On Sun, Dec 1, 2013 at 8:56 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: H.if it can deliver to GPS coordinates, you could get parts on

Re: [RBW] speaking of overnights..

2013-12-02 Thread Jim Bronson
Pics link doesn't work for me :( Granted, I am on my phone so maybe it gives a different link for mobile. On Nov 30, 2013 12:23 AM, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: Got to participate with one of Rivendells own box packer, Jenny Klug, on her quest in gaining her s240-12. In

Re: [RBW] Re: Hetres are done.The search continues.

2013-12-03 Thread Jim Bronson
Yes, they do make Nifty Swifties in 650b, I have a set on my bike now... http://www.ebikestop.com/panaracer_nifty_swifty_650b_x_328mm_blacktan_steel-TR2322.php On Fri, Nov 29, 2013 at 2:00 AM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Bruce do they make Nifty-Swifties in 650b? I don't think

Re: [RBW] Re: Hetres are done.The search continues.

2013-12-03 Thread Jim Bronson
11 miles to Suffern' LOL. Great picture. On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 8:06 PM, Iron Rider 1000...@gmail.com wrote: I had major sidewall blowout with the GB lierre: http://eprider.blogspot.com/2013/06/images-from-catskill-600k.html I won't be buying that tire again. -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Re: Which RBW Velosophies have worked for you? Which haven't?

2013-12-03 Thread Jim Bronson
Agree with you there. I switched to Redline BMX pedals a few years back but the VP pedals are a big improvement on the cheap BMX pedals. Still have BMX pedals on my Paul Taylor but the VP pedals are definitely a cut above. On Tue, Dec 3, 2013 at 3:32 PM, Kellie Stapleton

Re: [RBW] Re: Thanksgiving ride

2013-12-03 Thread Jim Bronson
wow that is brave! I have lived in Portland before and I would not ride on the I-405 Freemont bridge. On Tue, Dec 3, 2013 at 6:47 PM, Andy Smitty Schmidt 54ca...@gmail.comwrote: Myself, with a couple unspecified buddies from the list here, took advantage of the low holiday traffic and rode

Re: [RBW] WTB -- contemporary 47-57 brake calipers

2013-12-06 Thread Jim Bronson
The Tektro brakes worked great for me with kool stop pads. I need to get some cool stops for my new R559's. The stock pads are not great. On Dec 6, 2013 3:19 PM, pb pbridge...@aol.com wrote: WTB -- contemporary 47-57 sidepull brake calipers, thinking Ultegra or perhaps Grand Cru, or perhaps

Re: [RBW] Re: Some 650b conversion pics

2013-12-06 Thread Jim Bronson
You didn't ask, but I am also running R559s on my conversion as well. Works fine. Will be better with kool stops, when I get around to that. On Dec 5, 2013 3:21 PM, mikel66...@juno.com mikel66...@juno.com wrote: leslie, what brake calipers are you using on your Ram conversion...and what color

Re: [RBW] Re: Synergy rim users. Opportunity to stock up

2013-12-11 Thread Jim Bronson
I can buy a fully built Synergy wheel for less than $110 each, front and rear. I ended up getting the front dynohub, so I paid a little more at $146 from AE Bike. But so far these wheels are doing great and yes they have only 32 spokes and I weigh 270:

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Acorn, Carradice, Phil BB, Nitto, TRP RRL SR

2013-12-13 Thread Jim Bronson
I'll take it On Thu, Dec 12, 2013 at 2:03 PM, Dan McNamara djmcnam...@gmail.com wrote: Phil BB is claimed. That leaved the green Carradice Barley On Thu, Dec 12, 2013 at 11:11 AM, Dan McNamara djmcnam...@gmail.comwrote: Acorn bag, R-14 and Tektro levers claimed. Barley and Phil BB

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Acorn, Carradice, Phil BB, Nitto, TRP RRL SR

2013-12-13 Thread Jim Bronson
the green barley Carradice that is. On Fri, Dec 13, 2013 at 9:35 AM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote: I'll take it On Thu, Dec 12, 2013 at 2:03 PM, Dan McNamara djmcnam...@gmail.comwrote: Phil BB is claimed. That leaved the green Carradice Barley On Thu, Dec 12, 2013 at 11

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