[RBW] Re: Albatross or Noodles - Help Me Decide

2013-06-20 Thread Minh
I ride both, on bikes with very similiar dimensions (both riv's), they are very different and both good. the albas look less serious, but you can go pretty fast with them, the upright position is comfortable, the curves allow you to stretch out a bit and they are so wide (way wider then even

[RBW] Re: Lights for Nitto racks

2012-03-17 Thread Minh
Anne, Not that complicated if you talked to Peter White he'd make sure you get the correct combination, but pretty much any light now will have some kind of fork-crown mount either with it or for a few bucks more. Any of the fork-crown mounts will work with the nitto on the front.

[RBW] Re: Someone scratched my Brooks...advice?

2012-03-18 Thread Minh
Brett, Learning to accept scratches (to your brooks or bike) is one of the things in life that you have to come to on your own. There are a few things you can do, proofide, saddle soap or obenaufs to try and buff them out, shoe polish if you want to get more aggresive. None of them will

Re: [RBW] Lights for Nitto racks

2012-03-19 Thread Minh
FYI, you can get similar but not as pretty as the nitto clamps at home depot or plumbing supply places for a buck or two. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Re: Riv Rally East 2012: T-minus 29 days and counting

2012-03-24 Thread Minh
Hi all, For the folks coming from Virginia, if there is a possiblity of a car-pool please let me know. I can't offer a vehicle as my car only carries one bike but would be happy to carpool and split the gas costs. I'm flexible for Friday and would prefer to stay in Frostburg friday nite, but

[RBW] Re: Cutting back on the clutter

2012-03-26 Thread Minh
Funny i was thinking about this over the weekend, i think you have to come to your own equilibrium on this. It depends on whether you have other bikes to be your mules, my SH is my camping bike so i think the only overkill is the big nitto front rack, i'd keep the dynohub, back rack,

Re: [RBW] Using a Sam Hillborne as a go fast-ish bike

2012-03-27 Thread Minh
I have to agree with others. It souns like a San Marcos is a better fit. I have a Sam and would never ride it with less then 35mm tires, it feels more like a country bike to me. Now I do go fast on my Sam but its usually downhill! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: Project Help my Build my Atlantis

2012-04-02 Thread Minh
wow, this is an open end question. Do you have a starting point? are you looking for a modern group or something more rivendell inspired? have you looked at the rivendell component groups on their website? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Re: SimpleOne

2012-04-02 Thread Minh
Keith, I think the reason the SO was retired is that it';s a hard bike to justify on paper. If you can only have 1 bike it doesn't feel versatile enough, if you already have a bike it's hard to see the need. But let me tell you, once you get it, it's a great bike. It's my favorite bike of

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne, 700x47 Marathon Greenguard, SKS Longboard

2012-04-06 Thread Minh
Hmmm. So would the 38 not fit on an orange Sam? And to Scott or Jim, would there be more clearance if the bike used cantis instead of side pulls? I have 700x35 supremes with metal fenders and good clearance now, wanted to go 38 at least on the next set. -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Riv Rally East - Full speed ahead!!!

2012-04-16 Thread Minh
Ha! I've got on the full fenders + mudflaps, hopefully that's enough to ward off the rain. Also packing an extra sweater! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Rally East Miraculously Escapes Weather Debacle!

2012-04-28 Thread Minh
I will give you the benefit of the doubt that there was nothing implied, but i think you're reading into the title too much. This is a Rivendell Owners Group, but there is no requirement that you have to own or ride a Rivendell. In the same way it was a Riv Rally because we organized it

[RBW] Re: New Atlantis

2012-04-28 Thread Minh
What's your label on the marathon supremes? are they the 700x42 ones from Riv that measure out at ~38mm? I'm thinking of upgrading from my marathon plus tires on my hillborne, but those are 700x37--which measure out pretty close to size. i love the integrated bell mount on the stem. I

Re: [RBW] Re: I could bend the CrMo Nitto rack to make it level, right?

2012-04-29 Thread Minh
Hmmm, i went downstairs to check my Hillborne and sure enough the dog-bones are much lower then on your atlantis with relation to the canti-bosses. If this were my bike i'd see if i could bend the two arms to try and level it. if that was too much work i'd just live with the unlevelness,

[RBW] Question about White Ind Dos Freewheel

2012-04-30 Thread Minh
Eric I don't switch as much as I thought I would, I don't notice the difference when I do switch I usually just tough it out the switch to the other gear. Shop around, you can find the dos UNO for 80-100, if I did not get the dos UNO I would've settled for a single acs. The white is really

[RBW] Re: Big Apple vs. Supreme

2012-05-03 Thread Minh
Man, this discussion is making it really hard to resist hitting order on a pair of supremes! i keep telling myself the tires on the bike currently are working perfectly fine, but so hard to resist -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Wide profile canti brake recs

2012-05-03 Thread Minh
Norm, I'm guessing you're using the Marks because you already had one? Tom is right a Nitto Mini front will give a little more clearance because it will dip under the straddle wire. That being said you can make it work with the Marks. I have the IRD Cafams on one bike and the Pauls on

[RBW] Re: Was your RIV sizing right on?

2012-05-03 Thread Minh
While the list is not the best sample, i do notice that most requests for swaps are initated by someone looking to swap up to a larger size. Both of my Rivs (a 56 Sam, 60cm QB) both fit fine. i was right in the middle for the Sam and after owning it i think a 60cm may have worked (though the

[RBW] Re: Rationalizing a Reduction; Encourage Me

2012-05-05 Thread Minh
I know it sounds like a record but another one for keeping the quickbeam. If it's overlap consider making the quickbeam into a city bike with albatross bars. I think your list is pretty sound, i assume you want to keep the romulus instead of the bleriot for wheel size reasons? I'd keep the

[RBW] Re: STOLEN: Hass Baggins Bag in SF

2012-05-06 Thread Minh
Argh, I always hate to hear this, and having been to the Ferry Building Farmers Market on a Saturday and knowing how busy it is, it just sucks even more that this happened in such a crowded place. I think about this everytime i leave the bike with bags attached, thinking who would risk

[RBW] Re: SKS Front Strut

2012-05-06 Thread Minh
You have plenty of fender/tire clearance so this would not be an issue for you, but this eliminates the 'safety' quick release feature of the SKS front fenders, correct? This is a great idea for those who do not have a nitto mini front to secure the fender. On Sunday, May 6, 2012 1:35:00 PM

Re: [RBW] Re: Rationalizing a Reduction; Encourage Me

2012-05-06 Thread Minh
If you have one of the green qb's, i think that's one of the least flashiest bikes around--particulary if you don't have it too kitted out. with alba bars and a basket it will look like a beater! On Sunday, May 6, 2012 1:45:14 PM UTC-4, Ray wrote: That QB recommendation is a great one. Use

[RBW] Re: Question regarding listing my Hunq on eBay

2012-05-06 Thread Minh
I would also add that for components, the 50% is even more true, i've bought out of the package never installed components at 50% off normal price so on a bike it's even harder. While the hunqas don't come up that often the second hand middle level frames (i.e. hunqa, homer's, bombas,

[RBW] Re: Finally hit the sweet spot with my Sam

2012-05-08 Thread Minh
Scott, Thanks for posting about the marathon racers on sale, it took some digging on their site to find them but i did. i was thinking about supremes, but i'll give the racers a go at this price, if i don't like em on the sam i can find another bike for them! ps. great looking sam

[RBW] Re: Mark's Mini Rack Fenders

2012-05-16 Thread Minh
Michael, not sure how fancy you want to get, but a simple spacer will close the distance, at least on mine I could not shape the fender to that extreme to make it work. Also not sure if you have a marks front or the nitto mini (what's a marks mini?) but if you don't have a boss to bolt into

[RBW] Re: Mark's Mini Rack Fenders

2012-05-16 Thread Minh
, May 16, 2012 7:21:46 PM UTC-4, Minh wrote: Michael, not sure how fancy you want to get, but a simple spacer will close the distance, at least on mine I could not shape the fender to that extreme to make it work. Also not sure if you have a marks front or the nitto mini (what's a marks mini

[RBW] Re: L-brackets - just do it!

2012-05-16 Thread Minh
i had concerns about this, but it's rock solid for me, i think it's the combination of the bolted brake bridge and chain-stay bridge. On Wednesday, May 16, 2012 9:46:13 AM UTC-4, Thomas Lynn Skean wrote: (continuing) ...of establishing a line with two holes, which I think resists twisting

[RBW] Re: new Atlantis: proper BB length for XD2 crank?

2012-05-16 Thread Minh
i'm always surprised by the the 107mm recommendation, i guess it works for triples with small rings, but on my bikes with normal doubles, it's *really* close to the chainstays. On Wednesday, May 16, 2012 11:54:04 AM UTC-4, dougP wrote: Eric: Do what Mitch did give Rivendell a call. My

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe and flats: Is it just me?

2012-05-17 Thread Minh
I'm superstitious so i hate talking about flats but i have not gotten one in quite a long time. I use non-racing (read heavy) tires on most of my bikes, schwalbe marthon plus (bullet proof but heavy), marathon racers (in 25mm so pretty high pressure), and some dutch touring tires (heavy). I

[RBW] Re: Top 10 Tips for a 1st Timer S24O?

2012-05-17 Thread Minh
Wow, all great tips here to get folks started. Liesl one thing that you should keep in mind, and i think Grant brought this up when he explain the S24O concept, it's only an overnite, and in many cases it's less then 24 hours. You're only a few hours (ride) away from home and in an emergency

[RBW] Re: BarSack and Rack (F-15) tips

2012-05-19 Thread Minh
Thomas, Thanks for posting this, i just ordered a BarSack with my birthday discount and was thinking of how i could come up with a better quick release system. now just need to find a source for the set screws! On Saturday, May 19, 2012 3:04:07 PM UTC-4, Thomas Lynn Skean wrote: I've used

RE: [RBW] TRP Brake Levers?

2012-05-21 Thread Minh
As others point out are you trying to solve a problem or just want something different? I just got a pair because all my bikes only have non-aero levers and anted something different. I don't have them ona bike yet but the bodies feel good in the hand, the levers feel a little thin,but

[RBW] Re: FS: 58 Blue Rambouillet, $1400 OBO Shipped

2012-05-22 Thread Minh
From my documents, for a 58cm ram, so height is 82.1 cm. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/Nr0hTh2Vs9oJ. To post to this group, send

[RBW] Re: cameras and biking

2012-05-27 Thread Minh
How ready to go are you thinking of? a rando-bag is the natural option, but there are a number of strap/harness options. I use an black-rapid strap which keeps an SLR camera at your hip, there is a buckle which can control the amount of play in the strap. though i would not use this for a

[RBW] Paul Neo Retro Brakes - and Shimano Levers?

2012-06-01 Thread Minh
Are you asking if Paul's canti levers are better then shimano canti levers? I feel the Paul's are nicer finished but both work fine. I have sun tour canti xc levers now and they work great. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group.

[RBW] Re: Hillborne show bike

2012-06-02 Thread Minh
hi charlie, which fenders would not take the 38mm marathon supreme (i'm guessing these are the 42mm labeled ones?), i'm thinking about a pair of supremes and want to make sure i can clear my fenders--eyeballs say yes, but any other data point is useful! On Wednesday, May 30, 2012 12:27:45 AM

[RBW] Re: Bosco / Sackville shopping

2012-06-02 Thread Minh
Thomas, I had to laugh when i saw this picture, i have a lot of bags but i rarely do the double decker high/low combination, that is some serious hauling capacity! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this

[RBW] Re: Sackville Saddlebag Support

2012-06-05 Thread Minh
Just to add my two cents, i use a nitto uplift (it's kinda like a bagman only upside down), but that is only on my 'light' bike on which i carry my smaller saddlebags, if it was loaded i'd be worried about sag. as others point out i'd suggest a rear rack, either an r14 (top rack) or a mark's

Re: [RBW] Bosco Bars

2012-06-05 Thread Minh
Hi guys, been reading the bosco threads and have had a lingering question. in marc's picture where he puts the bosco on top of the albatross bar, you can see that to get the same back hand position he'd need a much longer stem. so for the folks using this bar, did you get a longer stem to

Re: [RBW] Bosco Bars

2012-06-07 Thread Minh
Man, look at all that bar space. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/c1xxB8sF55AJ. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: The Poster

2012-06-23 Thread Minh
I know the cat's out of the bag with them posting pieces of it but i wish they had waited until next week to start the reveal so that folks on the east coast would get them first. While i had no reason to go to DLG's site, i still read the blug regularly and i paged down before i realized

Re: [RBW] Re: The Poster

2012-06-26 Thread Minh
I just got mine today and i think i'm in the camp with Rene, i think this is going to grow on me. the color and style was not what i expected (having no DLG context), not bad, just different And i have a framed print of the cycles gladiator poster that grant is talking about (with the naked

Re: [RBW] The Poster--What to do now that you have it

2012-06-30 Thread Minh
For those who have framed the poster, how much should I expect to pay, with matting? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/nh0mbGv-59UJ.

[RBW] Re: The Poster--What to do now that you have it

2012-06-30 Thread Minh
I guess that google offer in dc today is a good buy when it's this expensive to frame! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Re: 650b Atlantis?

2012-07-09 Thread Minh
Hmmm, I remember tom's bike from te rally and I thought he had hetres on it. At the tme it didn't even register, looked good, and he looked comfortable on te bike. I don't remember him having Paul's brakes though. Someone needs to ping Tom Nez. ! -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: PRICE REDUCED-FS; Phil, Campy, Mavic, JB 700c Wheelset

2012-07-10 Thread Minh
Brian, I've bought from Marc in the past, and while not too communicative, I received my items, in both cases a day or two after I started wondering where they were. I think he's just busy so I'd suggest you give him some time, he's been a member for awhile. -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: How are those winter projects coming?

2011-04-17 Thread Minh
I'd be slow to damn all freewheels because of this. The ird ones have a bad rep. And it's too bad it is still happening ihqve one and still seeing these reports are making me nervous. On Apr 16, 11:06 am, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Sat, 2011-04-16 at 07:29 -0700, Mike wrote:

[RBW] Re: Follow up re WTB: 58 cm Rambouillet

2011-04-17 Thread Minh
Hi Chris, Jason linked to the waybackmachine which is like an archive for old internet websites, that's what the riv site looked like back when this information was posted. On Apr 17, 6:14 pm, numbnuts campredd...@charter.net wrote: Now how is it that I have been all thru the Riv website, and

[RBW] Re: Any Plans For A New RBW Wool Jeresy?

2011-04-19 Thread Minh
I would second this, we should create a demand list to see if we can arrange some kind of group-buy. I'd buy one, heck i'd even buy two if that's what it took to get another run going. On Apr 19, 10:17 am, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote: The Woolistic world champ motif jersey that RBW used

[RBW] Re: Odometer only? (Jones counter)

2011-04-22 Thread Minh
If you just want to record, you could a wireless computer and keep the computer in your seat bag. if you want wired because of the battery issue then just mount it upside down so you can't see it :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: Advice on tracking miles, heartbeats, routes

2011-04-22 Thread Minh
Patrick, If all you want is distance and time (with location), any of the iPhone GPS apps will work, you just need to decide how well integrated you want it. Some of them have their own websites where you can track previous rides etc. I use a Garmin 305 GPS watch because it includes a

[RBW] Re: installing front rack on Rambouillet

2011-04-22 Thread Minh
At a min. you need p-clamps because the Ram does not have eyelets on the fork. Even then it might be tough because the arms on this rack are not adjustable, if you do get it mounted please post back so that others will have a reference :) On Apr 22, 3:18 pm, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com

[RBW] Re: Possible stripped threads on frame ... what to do?

2011-04-23 Thread Minh
I'd repeat what others suggested, if you really stripped it, either get it re-chased, or just use a bolt and nut. i've done this before on frames that didn't have threaded eyelets (yes it's really old or bad threads before it got to me), in one case i had to put the bolt in with the head on the

[RBW] Re: Project bike will take Roly Poly tires.

2011-04-23 Thread Minh
I know you were talking about re-painting this but i think it looks great, only change i would make is brown accents instead of black but that's minor! On Apr 23, 3:35 pm, James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.net wrote: William, That is great! -Original Message- From: William

[RBW] Re: WTB: NOS Suntour Freewheel, or other High Quality Freewheel: 32,34, or 36t preferred

2011-04-23 Thread Minh
Shimano ok? There's still quite a few on eBay at ok prices. Th sun tour ones have really gone up in price. And to the cassette people, yes we freewheel people need to modernize but when freewheel hubs last this long it's tough for some of us to justify a whole new wheel. And all this ird

[RBW] Brake Lever Surgery

2011-04-25 Thread Minh
Ok so while changing the hoods on a set of dura-ace levers today, i took off the clamp from the back, and somehow the allen bolt on the side of the lever (which you tighten to the clamp i removed in step 1) rotated 90 degrees as i was futzing with it. now i can't secure the clamp anymore. Any

[RBW] Re: Brake Lever Surgery

2011-04-25 Thread Minh
Ok, that was quick. without popping the lever blade out i was able to fix it, through some poking and prodding i was able to get the allen bolt out of the body, it's attached to a square plastic washer. i could not get the bolt and washer to go in as one piece (would not fit, when i got it out

[RBW] Re: Seattle Commute on Copper Hilsen

2011-04-29 Thread Minh
Hi Brian, Looks great! Is that a single tt 56? How much stem are you showing? I've been obsessed lately thinking i've got my bars too high On Apr 29, 3:54 am, Brian Hanson stone...@gmail.com wrote: I had a nice ride home tonight between the thunderstorms.  I've put the basket back on the

[RBW] Re: My new Custom Rivendell Mixte

2011-04-30 Thread Minh
Wow, that is a great looking mixte, for the front rack, if you really plan on using it that way, get a nitto mini front and tie the basket to that, or get a pletscher, or a wald woody goody. i'd love to hear the backstory on this bike, what you plan to use it for, the ss couplers are intriguing

[RBW] Re: Hunqa photos, and Albatross HB question

2011-05-02 Thread Minh
I think you need more shim, soda can? On May 2, 5:08 pm, Bill Rhea billr...@yahoo.com wrote: Thanks for mentioning this Jeremy, but yup indeed, I've got a Nitto shim in there to drop the clamp diameter down to 25.4mm. I wonder if anybody has a trick o' the trade?  The bar, stem, shims and

[RBW] Re: SimpleGreen

2011-05-04 Thread Minh
So for the slow among us (me), is the current, secret discounted price until may 12th, $900 ? hmm, may 12th is my b-day, should this be a present to myself? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: bars for a simpleone?

2011-05-04 Thread Minh
My body measurements are very similiar to yours and i actually really like my 42cm dream bar. just put a 48cm noodle on another bike, will get back to you on that. i'm debating a simpleone too and thinking about drops or albatross myself -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] VO Porter Rack

2011-05-13 Thread Minh
Does anyone have one of these with pictures? I'm considering it for a bike, but not sure how it attaches at the fork crown (will it work with sidepulls?) and the bike does not have fenders so i can't attach the rack to those. Any other comments overall about the rack would be appreciated. --

[RBW] Re: VO Porter Rack

2011-05-13 Thread Minh
also like to know how well it works if you don't have them anchored to fenders as VO really talk that up in the instructions... On May 13, 3:10 pm, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Fri, 2011-05-13 at 11:36 -0700, Minh wrote: Does anyone have one of these with pictures?  I'm considering

[RBW] Re: Anything look odd on this Ram?

2011-05-20 Thread Minh
Not a big deal, and that's a decent price for a full bike (even if quite a bit of it is old) On May 20, 1:51 pm, Daniel aframaf...@gmail.com wrote: I've been looking at look at this Ram on Craigslist:http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/bik/2388442830.html The cable routing, handlebars and

[RBW] Re: Bar end shifter pod question

2011-05-22 Thread Minh
Eric, The one thing i think can mess you up is whether the shimano shifters will mount on to the bar-pods. Are there any special washers/fittings when you mount them to the downtube? The bar-pods don't work with shifters that require special fittings, for example i have an old pair of shimano

[RBW] Re: Repair Manual

2011-05-24 Thread Minh
I'll second the Zinn book, mine's old, but bike tech, especially what we talk about here, hasn't changed much in the last 30 years. you can find all of this info online now, but being able to sit down with a paper book and walk through it over a cup of coffee is helpful for me. my best

[RBW] DLumotec Lights on sale at Peter White

2011-05-31 Thread Minh
Hi all, I know with summer it's not exactly light season, but for those needing to refresh their dyno lights on the cheap, BM have just updated their light line-up so PW is closing out the older DLumotec Oval LED dyno lights, these are unswitched, but pretty bright for $23. I was going to buy 2

[RBW] Diacompe Gran Compe ENE Stem

2011-05-31 Thread Minh
Has anyone held one of these in person? I'm in the market for a new stem and another technomic deluxe would be fine, but thinking about other options just for variety sakes. Any other experience with the latest gran compe stuff from diacompe?

[RBW] Re: Nitto Craft Stem

2011-05-31 Thread Minh
I don't question the quality and craftmanship, but isn't this more then the lugged quill stem? On May 31, 3:11 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Whoo-HOO! Wretched excess! I'll take a Pearl. (I have, two on'em.) They are priddy. On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 10:10 AM, Michael_S

[RBW] Re: Considering new pedals

2011-06-01 Thread Minh
maybe it's just me, but i find the GR9 platform as a little small, coming from speedplay's you might not feel this. ps. i ride in sidi touring shoes (yes the ones from RBW way back in the day), soccer shoes, or jack purcells On Jun 1, 3:55 pm, Allingham II, Thomas J thomas.alling...@skadden.com

[RBW] Re: WTB: Schmidt SON Edelux

2011-06-01 Thread Minh
Not to dissuade you (and hopefully my just saying it will make it not so :) ) but i waited months for a SON wheel and edelux, in the 6 months i waited i got a SON wheel (with 1 minute to spare)i paid $275 (decent for sure), and i've seen one edelux go by, and that was only at a $25 discount.

[RBW] Re: Different Pedal Question - M324's

2011-06-02 Thread Minh
Maybe it's a dumb quesiton, but have you tried different pedals? Just to verify the clicking is coming from the pedals? On Jun 2, 1:11 pm, Larry Powers lapower...@hotmail.com wrote: My QB is my do everything bike so I like these pedals because it does not matter what shoes I am wearing, I can

[RBW] Re: Double Top Tube Sam Hillborne

2011-06-06 Thread Minh
I'm about the same weight as the OP (well 155), and i think the double is overkill, but you know what, if the decision between a double top SH and no SH at all, i would take the double-top-tube. The bike is that good. If you plan on using it for touring, once you add the racks, bags, lights the

[RBW] Re: SKS Fenders have their place in my world

2011-06-06 Thread Minh
I found the metal fenders (VO ones) were in fact harder to install then the SKS ones but i'm not that patient, i think the metal ones require a lot more test fitting. In the overall scheme it's not a big difference in time. I think the SKS ones have their place though, i think the metal ones are

[RBW] Re: Why Freewheels? WAS: Experiments in Rolling Resistance and Low Speed Stability

2011-06-07 Thread Minh
Man i think i'm freaked out enough now by these IRD failures that i need to swap out the one that i have on my SH before my next camping trip... On Jun 7, 12:47 pm, james black chocot...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, Jun 7, 2011 at 03:35, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Mon, 2011-06-06

[RBW] Re: Why Freewheels? WAS: Experiments in Rolling Resistance and Low Speed Stability

2011-06-08 Thread Minh
Thomas, I'll tell you soon how this works out, i have a Phil Wheel IRD FW hub and i'm about to replace it with a sunrace one, at least until i can figure out if my IRD is trust-worthy or not. From my research before, i couldn't find any deal-breaker differences between the IRD specific

[RBW] Re: Is parting out a bike better than selling complete?

2011-06-13 Thread Minh
I'm not sure what the real story behind this bike is but it's shown up on ebay/craigslist for the last 6 months at various times and from various locations, it never seems to sell/gets cancelled at the last minute. I also don't get why he had it repainted an orange so similiar to the original ram

[RBW] Re: Touch-up for Orange Sam Hill

2011-06-15 Thread Minh
From the archives: For touching-up we've found the following recipe to work well: 3 drops of Orange Pearl Colors by Boyd from Testor's 1 drop of 1114 Yellow by Testors As with any re-touch, it won't be 100% as good as new, but this is just about as perfect as can be expected. And for making

[RBW] Re: Market Prices for Riv Frames

2011-06-15 Thread Minh
I find this idea a litlte counter to the spirit of Rivendell in general as it seems like these bikes were always meant to be ridden and beat-up. If you really want to see the price of things you can get a sense of it from the archives, but the ranges that people have been throwing out are pretty

[RBW] Re: Is XT THAT much better than Deore?

2011-06-17 Thread Minh
This is a bad list to ask this kind of question because lots of us still use deore stuff from the late 80's! or Suntour XC stuff even! that said, shimano is always trying to create more demand, i think the big reason for them creating/resurrecting the deore like was so that they could raise the

[RBW] Re: S24O primer

2011-06-21 Thread Minh
Man, I really need this thread to get going, i've been jonesing to do some S24O stuff myself, just got myself a new tent, but need a kick in the butt to do it. Anyone with secret spots in the Washington DC area? I know about camping along the CO, but any other info would be awesome to have! On

[RBW] Re: Saddle Comparison - Brooks B17, Swift and Berthoud Touring

2011-06-23 Thread Minh
Man, i really need to spend more seat time in my new berthoud saddle, my b17 is just so much more comfortable, i do indeed feel like the berthoud is floating while the b17 feels like i'm sinking into it. anyone have additional tips for setting up the berthoud? it's still pretty new, but i just

[RBW] Re: Fender Choice

2011-06-29 Thread Minh
Just for reference i have 48mm (i'm pretty sure) fluted VO fenders and i had to squeeze them at the chainstay a bit to get them to fit. I think 50mm, you might need to snip a little bit off. on my fenders i'm running 37mm tires that measure out closer to 35mm, i think 40mm on mine would be

[RBW] Dumb Seatpost Question

2011-06-29 Thread Minh
Hi all, I have a dumb question, i have a kalloy seatpost (i think it's the cheapie s83), it's a single bolt. For the life of me i cannot get this thing tight, i crank it down to what i think is tight, but the rear of my brooks will dip within about 10 miles. When i look at the post there are

[RBW] Re: B17

2011-06-30 Thread Minh
As a recent b17 hoarder, I can tell you there are tons of folks that have them in the closet. We must be filled with the attitude of someday well have a bike for them. I think we should keep a sticky post just to sell/swap b17 saddles in various colors and sizes. On Jun 29, 3:56 pm, Bruce

[RBW] Re: Dumb Seatpost Question

2011-06-30 Thread Minh
, or maybe shim the mating surfaces with some fine sandpaper...  but these are acts of desperation, trying to improve a poor item. pb On Jun 29, 6:20 pm, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group

[RBW] Re: Cross levers on 46cm Noodle bars?

2011-07-01 Thread Minh
Personally I would learn to get use to it. But if you need the security go for it. The 46 bars have a lot of space. And get the interruptors with split lamps. Then you can take them off laterbwith minimal fuss. I had no issue adjusting to drops. The noodle also feels funny at first but hang in

[RBW] Re: Where can I find Riv Baggins bags for sale?

2011-07-02 Thread Minh
Dan is pretty spot-on, your best bet is trying to get someone here to sell you theirs. As someone who's now got a mix of baggins, ns tweed, carradice and berthoud bags, at some point you have to embrace the un- matchiness (if that's what you're after). On Jul 2, 12:47 pm, Dan Abelson

[RBW] SO/Quickbeam options

2011-07-26 Thread Minh
So i've been noodling a SimpleOne/Quickbeam for a few months now, i still might end up with either, thought a QB in my size never seems to come up anymore. But while i'm noodling that i really have to research my alternatives, i'm not up to speed on what's the best options for a single-speed

[RBW] Re: New Google Groups

2011-07-27 Thread Minh
Not sure for others but when I use this URL http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch/topics The old format still loads for me quick. The topics on the end is the trck. On Jul 27, 2:57 pm, Scott Henry ske...@gmail.com wrote: Never had a problem using it thru gmail or on my iPad. I can

[RBW] Re: Need your advice -- was thinking of getting a Sam Hillborne for Dad

2011-07-28 Thread Minh
Amit, I've been riding the same B17 for about 10 years, so it's well broken in. I just got a berthoud, and while it sure looks nice, i find the B17 a little more comfortable (most likely due to the break-in i'm still doing on the berthoud), outside of that they are pretty similiar saddles, time

[RBW] Re: For Sale Atlantis

2011-08-02 Thread Minh
Michael, Not sure where you are located, but if you share your location, someone on the list may be able to meet you and help you with the intricacies of sizing the bike and taking some pictures. The folks here are more interested about bikes selling at a fair price then in absolute bargains.

[RBW] Re: Riv Branding

2011-08-04 Thread Minh
When i got my Hillborne, i too thought it strange that it wasn't labeled a Rivendell, but i also understood the history of them keeping the customs as Rivendell branded and the off-the-shelf frames as Rivendell inspired. In the end, what does having a Rivendell branded bike really get the buyer?

[RBW] Re: Phil Rivy freewheel wheelset opinions?

2011-08-04 Thread Minh
I too have a recent rivy Phil Wood FW hub on my hillborne. I bought it last year, as long as your comfortable that you'll be able to source reasonable freewheels for the next few years then go for it. More practical people would tell you to get a Deore or LX freehub built for the same price

[RBW] Re: ebay Rodeo

2011-08-05 Thread Minh
I believe this seller is Elton who does work for Harris Cycles (though this sale is not related to Harris Cycles), i bought my SH frameset from him last year, good seller. This build is pretty high-end, so interesting to see what it will end up at, my size as well :) but i already have a bike

[RBW] Re: inherited rivendale bike- Atlantis

2011-08-06 Thread Minh
Hi Kathy, Unfortunately these bikes don't have much info on them (no size stickers or anything like that), there should be a serial number on the bottom and if you call Rivendell they might be able to match it to the original receipt which would help you catalog the bike for sale, and ballpark a

[RBW] Re: What would Taubes put in a Boxy (or Candy Bar) Bag for a long ride

2011-08-15 Thread Minh
I went looking for a Larabar recipies and found this http://www.healthhabits.ca/2010/06/18/homemade-larabar-recipes/ i was curious how this woman eats 2 bars per workout! How long does she work out, are these bars less calories then regular energy bars? They do not look appetizing (i find very

[RBW] Re: Any DC-area Betty Foys? Need help securing spousal permission to order one!

2011-08-16 Thread Minh
With the number of DC folks in the area, it'd be great if we could maintain a sublist for DC based RBW owners, i think it'd be helpful for these types of requests, and also for posting local events. As for the original request, i only know about the mysterious Betty Foy that surfaced recently, so

[RBW] Re: Any DC-area Betty Foys? Need help securing spousal permission to order one!

2011-08-16 Thread Minh
polluting the list ;) On Aug 16, 1:50 pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 12:27 PM, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: With the number of DC folks in the area, it'd be great if we could maintain a sublist for DC based RBW owners, i think it'd be helpful

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