[RBW] Sugino XD crankarms only

Who sells the XD cranks as a bare set of arms without chainrings? My web searching so far has only turned up cranks complete with chainrings. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Modifying an MTB crank for touring

No, I'm not prepared to pay what SJS want. A single Middleburn Duo chainring from them would cost me more than I paid for the complete XT crankset. BETD have actually purchased Middleburn, and say that they will be continuing to produce Middleburn components, but don't give a timeframe:

[RBW] Re: Modifying an MTB crank for touring

A 1" headset spacer is exactly the right size to fit over the end of the axle and in the crank recess around it, so I set the preload by threading in the plastic compression cap with a 5mm 1" headset spacer underneath it, and removed it once I had the crank bolts tightened. The compression cap

[RBW] TA Cyclotouriste chainrings with narrow chains

I have a couple of bikes (a Bleriot and a Rivendell custom) using Sugino PX cranks with TA Cyclotouriste chainrings. I've been running them for about 15 years

[RBW] Re: An un-obstructive front handle bar bag for boscos?

> Lots to think about this winter! Thanks for your ideas. > > On Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 9:42:54 PM UTC-5, Nick Payne wrote: >> >> I have both Arkel and Ortlieb handlebar bags, and neither of them >> obstruct any hand positions. The mounts on both have a total width of

[RBW] Re: An un-obstructive front handle bar bag for boscos?

I have both Arkel and Ortlieb handlebar bags, and neither of them obstruct any hand positions. The mounts on both have a total width of about 8cm, though the Arkel can be adjusted slightly narrower than that if you desire. I find the Ortlieb bag slightly easier to detach from its mount than the

[RBW] Re: An un-obstructive front handle bar bag for boscos?

No, the Frame is a Litespeed Blue Ridge touring frame from the mid-1990s, not a Litespeed racing frame. It'll comfortably fit 40mm tyres plus mudguards, and the fork has about 20mm greater distance between axle and crown race seat than a Carbonomas, which is intended as a replacement fork for

[RBW] Re: Exploding Tires

f other trouble-shooting, > we got a new wheel with a different rim. No problems since. > Nick W. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an emai

[RBW] Quality of Sugino Alpina2 cranks nowhere near that of original model Alpina

I own a pair of the original model Sugino Alpina cranks, which are about as nicely finished as any crank I've owned. So when I needed another set of cranks I had no hesitation in ordering a set of the Sugino Alpina2 cranks, thinking they would be of equivalent quality. However, when they

[RBW] Re: Help Installing Nitto R-14

I have this rack on a couple of bikes, supporting a large Carradice Longflap saddlebag on both, and I fastened the struts at the rear dropout, as that's where the mounting eyelets are located (I also think it's more aesthetically pleasing to have them mounted there). Both bikes have braze-on

Re: [RBW] WTB Nitto R14 Rack with Tombstone

Yeah, I'm kind of suspecting that Soma is the same and just using an old picture for the product. At the moment, I'm using a Nitto Big Bag Rack for saddlebag support, which is a little overkill. I don't really mind that at all, but I'm going to be shipping the bike for a trip soon, and I

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

rear wheel to finish it off. This stable seem to fulfill my current needs and is, conveniently, all that will comfortably fit in the bike/laundry room in my current living space. If I try to add another without moving something on, my girlfriend will definitely start to grumble. -Nick

[RBW] WTB Nitto R14 Rack with Tombstone

Hey y'all. I'm looking for the version of the Nitto R14 Top Rack *with a tombstone* to use with my large Sackville Saddleback. Anyone have one they're willing to let go or know of a place that still offers them? Thanks! -Nick in ATX P.S. - also still on the hunt for a pair of Snoqualmie

[RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

Go into most motorcycle shops and you can purchase sheets of it about 12"x18". They use it for protection of paint on motorbike fuel tanks etc. I bought a couple of sheets of it many years ago and cut my own protective dots and strips from it. On Friday, 7 April 2017 19:38:43 UTC+10, Les

[RBW] Re: FS: Last Nigel Smythe tweed country bag

like this group so much. -Nick in ATX On Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 1:29:35 PM UTC-5, Frank Brose wrote: > > I have to agree with Garth on this one. If I wanted the bag bad enough I'd > pay what Richard was asking. Asking being the key word here, if I didn't > want it for $20

[RBW] Re: Transporting a fendered tandem

couple of minutes to get the tandem on or off the rack, and we have driven right across Australia (5000km) and many shorter trips at highway speed with the bike up there. I've looked at the tandem topper rack on a friend's vehicle and thought that our setup was much more stable than theirs. Nick -

Re: [RBW] Current indexing systems and shifting in general, per the Knothole

> > It's not quite that simple if you need low gears. The "generic road bike" > these days is carbon, and there's a good chance it has a non-round seat > tube because swoopy sells. So instead of clamp on front derailleurs we > have braze-on style mounting tabs. And in many cases those

Re: [RBW] Current indexing systems and shifting in general, per the Knothole

> specific rings in my preferred tooth count/BCD... > > Thanks, Steve > > On Fri, Mar 10, 2017 at 2:31 PM, Nick Payne <njh...@gmail.com > <mailto:njh...@gmail.com>> wrote: > > Here's the crankset on my Bleriot. Sugino XD cranks, 36/24 > chainri

Re: [RBW] Current indexing systems and shifting in general, per the Knothole

Here's the crankset on my Bleriot. Sugino XD cranks, 36/24 chainrings. I made the chainguard from an old TA 41t chainring by hacksawed the teeth off and smoothing down with file and sandpaper. Deore XT 2x10 front derailleur. Rear gearing is an 11-36 10-speed cassette with 9-speed XT rear mech

[RBW] Re: OT: dual monitor question

On Monday, 6 March 2017 14:28:11 UTC+11, Ray Varella wrote: > > A few years back I was looking for a flat screen tv to view some of my > photos. > I took my laptop with me to a shop with dozens of tvs and told the > salesman what I was doing. > I hooked my computer up to a couple dozen

Re: [RBW] Re: When is a bike old?

On Tuesday, 28 February 2017 10:49:03 UTC+11, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Continuing this aside: what exactly is the purpose of electric shifting? > Well, to give an example, in spite of being an experienced cyclist with ~12000km/year riding for the past 35 years, my wife still cross-chains a lot

Re: [RBW] Rivet Pearl or C17 Carved

I have a couple of C17s, and no problems yet with either of them, but they're only 18-24 months old. I'd agree with your comment about the declining quality of Brooks saddles. I still have some that I purchased on the late 1970s, and the leather on them is noticeably thicker and more durable

Re: [RBW] Sackville Saddlesack Large or Medium?

Just a counterexample. I've got a large on my double top tube cant Sam, and I love it. I use it for commuting every day as well as touring and camping rides. I agree it's extremely big, but I like having the option of filling it up and don't really see a significant downside to having more

[RBW] Re: In praise of Spur-cycles bells

I don't find that at all. My wife has Spurcycle bells on her bikes, and I have no problem hearing the bell over quite long distances when she thinks I'm getting too far ahead. On Wednesday, 28 June 2017 20:48:57 UTC+10, Ron Mc wrote: > > I've noticed on the greenways when being overtaken by

[RBW] Re: Do I need tire fatter than 650B x 42?

On Saturday, 13 May 2017 12:02:49 UTC+10, Ash A wrote: > > That's a sweet setup there Nick! > > Are these SKS B65 fenders? > No, 65mm wide fenders don't fit between the fork blades or seatstays, so I used 60mm wide SKS - I suppose they're called B60, though I no longer have

[RBW] Re: Do I need tire fatter than 650B x 42?

I use SKS 26" 60mm fenders over Compass Switchback Hill 650bx48. That was the widest size that would fit between the seatstays and fork blades (the actual measured width is 60.5mm):

[RBW] Re: Camp Coffee/Coffee outside in Austin, Tx

There was one meeting in Central Austin (downtown area) last year, but I think it fell off. On Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 9:35:26 AM UTC-5, Will Ashe wrote: > > Having recently relocated to Austin, I'm wondering if any Austinite > listers know of a camp coffee meetup. I became so accustomed

[RBW] Re: Fenders - worth the safety risks? Rethinking my fender use.

On Friday, 26 May 2017 16:42:17 UTC+10, lum gim fong wrote: > > I have been using fenders now for a few years on my Rivbikes, but I get > nervous sometimes. Where I live it rains pretty often and lotsa sticks on > the shoulders. > I have heard about the stick jamming effects that can happen, and

Re: [RBW] Re: regarding orange bikes

exists). But this > dark cinnamon orange -- now that is just /too/ pretty for a bike! > > Care to show a a pic of the whole thing? > > And I thought desert sage green with cream was the cat's pyjamas. > > Patrick "you say pajamas, I say pyjamas" in ABQ, NM. > > On T

[RBW] Re: OTT: 10 speed X Wide Low(2x)?

I'm using a Sugino XD crank with 38/26 chainrings and an 11-speed chain (11-40 11s cassette). No problems at all with the chain skating or sticking between the chainrings. The only crank on which I've had such problems was when using a 10-speed chain and cassette with TA Cyclotouriste crank

[RBW] Re: regarding orange bikes

Tout passe, tout casse, tout lasse. But in spite of that French saying, I've had an orange Riv custom for the past 16 years or so and the colour hasn't yet palled: -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: Big cassettes/Do I need a wolftooth roadlink or similar

My wife's touring bike has 10-speed XT on it, and the long arm rear derailleur was able to cope with a 42t extender cog just by winding the B screw all the way in. The chainrings are 40-28. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: 650b tires: the fat and the skinny about them?

I have one lightweight custom 650b machine shod with the Hutchinson Confrérie des 650B, which measure out at 33mm wide on Velocity A23 rims. I think they ride very nicely - I'm fairly light at 65kg, and I run them at 40psi front and 60psi rear. They also roll out pretty well - I take that bike

Re: [RBW] Re: Big cassettes/Do I need a wolftooth roadlink or similar

On Wednesday, 20 December 2017 06:40:12 UTC+11, Tim Gavin wrote: > > I agree, Jim. Totally valid but a "pro tip". > > It also depends on the rear derailleur; some MTB RDs have enough chain > takeup for a very long chain. > > On my Riv ('97 Road Standard), I have a 52/42/30 road triple and an

[RBW] Re: Middle of Nowhere Cycling Club

Middle of Nowhere reminds me of what happened on a tour about 35 years ago. I was cycling across Australia from Canberra to Perth, and after a couple of weeks I'd ridden off the edge of the maps I had, and was just following my nose without fussing too much about whether I was going in exactly

[RBW] Re: Campagnolo on a Sam/Homer?

Or just squeeze the dropouts in a smidge, and suddenly, all 130mm hubs are possible. I've been running my Sam this way for years w/no ill effects. On Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 9:31:44 AM UTC-6, Drivel wrote: > > Jtek shiftmates can also be an easy solution depending on the planned > build.

[RBW] Re: Phil "Rivy" freewheel wheelset opinions?

I've had a Phil Wood freewheel tandem hub give up on me. We were half way up a hill and the pedals started spinning without the bike going forward. I was cursing (as I initially thought) the crappy Suntour tandem freewheel, but when we finally got home and I removed the wheel from the frame, I

[RBW] Re: Minimalist cycling shoe article.

Looking at that web site reminded me of a story my father once told me. He grew up in Africa before the 2nd World War, and was an officer in the Kings African Rifles (a British colonial regiment raised from Britain's various possessions in East Africa) during the war. He said that the great

[RBW] Re: Campagnolo on a Sam/Homer?

Several years ago I modified a couple of Campagnolo Record rear hubs I had for 135mm spacing. Description here: http://www.users.on.net/~njpayne/bikestuff/campag135/

[RBW] Re: Granny ring washers

I bought a set of the Sugino inner chainring bolts and spacers off fleabay fairly recently. In fact, I just had a look and they're still being sold: https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Sugino-bolts-4mm-spacers-set-for-inner-chainring-of-triple-crank-set-s43ca/282759320482 -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Granny ring washers

p.s. I just had a look at an XC Comp crank in my possession, and it doesn't need the spacers - the standoff for the granny chainring is built into the crank. On Friday, 8 December 2017 16:14:48 UTC+11, Nick Payne wrote: > > I bought a set of the Sugino inner chainring bolts and space

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

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

[RBW] Re: Best Rack for a large saddlesack on a large frame?

Here's my 61cm Bleriot with a fully loaded Carradice Camper Longflap. A Nitto saddlebag clamp holds the bag to the B17 saddle and that's a Nitto R14 rack underneath. The R14 is as high as it can go with the supplied legs.

[RBW] Re: Is the Surly Bridge Club a Disc-braked Hunqapillar?

ded mounting point on the rack. Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this gro

[RBW] Re: Tire Pressure Question

I weigh 140, and I run Challenge Strada Bianca (32mm wide on my rims) at 40psi front and 60psi rear. Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, sen

[RBW] It Was the Worst of Times, It Was the Best of Times

Great thread! Great story! About a week ago I saw a very similar doormat in a North Dallas Target store. Paul in Dallas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails

[RBW] Re: GDMBR with Adventure Cycling

Yes! So I actually decided to purchase my Appaloosa while riding from Banff to Whitefish last summer on a converted rig that blew out 3 spokes on the rear wheel about 40 miles north of the Canadian border. Long story but it's incredible an incredible trip. One of the best experiences of my

[RBW] Bikepacking the Smokey Mountains of the Colorado Rockies

I too enjoy reading about your adventures Patrick. Great pics. Thanks for sharing. Do you carry some sort of emergency tracker signal device in case you needed help? Paul in Dallas Who has had a few adventures in Colorado but not to the degree of yours. Terrific stuff!

[RBW] Re: FS - Nitto/Riv Mark’s bars

I'm all good on road bars, but prospective buyers will likely want to know the width. -Nick in ATX On Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 11:33:46 AM UTC-5, Ryan Merrill wrote: > > I have a set of Mark’s bars that I need to get rid of and figure someone > here might want them. I used them on

[RBW] Re: Thanks Grant

Just a few quick responses: 1). Do you have cites for the second sentence? It does not appear to be true: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/immigration/sd-me-safe-country-20180518-story.html The article gives a lot of pretty good reasons people might want to avoid seeking asylum in

[RBW] Re: 650b vs 700c wide tite thoughts needed.

- if your bike can take them, I'd go for the larger tyre. But unless you have cantilever brakes or disc brakes, you might have trouble getting good braking with that size of tyre, as any sort of dual pivot or centrepull will need pretty long arms to clear the tyre. Nick -- You received

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

A friendly reminder: Don't feed the trolls. On Sunday, July 1, 2018 at 12:59:48 PM UTC-5, Richard wrote: > > Viva De Niro!!?? > > Apparently Grant is in full agreement with De Niro's vulgar, classless > attack on the president. That's fine, he's entitled to his opinion. Me, I'm > free to shop

[RBW] Re: Sugino Wide/Low Double FD?

: <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dFCDxgoFEyE/WpEkxPJNciI/Jew/Nup1wc89bqktOkGyPCx-khvCRd2FJ-2yQCL4CGAYYCw/s1600/IMG_20170417_161044.jpg> Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from thi

[RBW] Re: How heavy a front load on lowriders on a Rivendell road bike?

My wife and I used to tour on our tandem with just a pair of extremely large home made front panniers. We would tour for up to a month at a time with that setup. I certainly preferred the handling with that setup compared to having the load split front and rear. You do need a rack that can take

[RBW] Re: Definishing the Hunq

Simply beautiful! On Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at 4:44:58 PM UTC-5, Marc Irwin wrote: > > Here's a link to a blogpost about making a raw finish: > https://simplecycle-marc.blogspot.com/2018/07/definishing-hunq.html > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Good New/Bad News on my repaired Atlantis

I use nail polish - it comes in a myriad of colours. I've touched up paint chips on frames with nail polish and it's still protecting the frame more than a decade later. Here's one manufacturer's range - just Google images for "nail polish colors" to find many more:

[RBW] Re: Lightest 650b wheelset that can take a 42mm tire?

Depends if you're talking rim or disc brake. For disc, you can get NOX Composite wheels at around 1400g for the complete wheelset: http://www.noxcomposites.com/teocalli275. On Wednesday, 17 January 2018 13:26:58 UTC+11, lum gim fong wrote: > > Anyone know what that is these days? -- You

[RBW] Re: Lightest 650b wheelset that can take a 42mm tire?

Or these, which are only 1100g:-) But you might need to sell a couple of body organs to purchase them: http://bike-ahead-composites.de/en/products/biturbo-rs/ On Wednesday, 17 January 2018 19:04:32 UTC+11, Nick Payne wrote: > > Depends if you're talking rim or disc brake. For disc, you c

[RBW] Re: Do you like your Berthoud stainless fenders?

I have Berthoud fenders on three bikes. I also have hammered Honjos on another bike. I prefer the Berthouds - I think they look nicer, and the struts are definitely superior to any others that I've seen. If you ride off a kerb, the Berthoud mudflap folds up out of the way without any damage.

[RBW] Re: Rivendell prices going up.

The prices are going up $100 from $1300 to $1400. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Protovelo

38s probably. I've run 35s without issue On Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 2:25:35 PM UTC-6, Gideon Tsang wrote: > > What's the max tire clearance? Looks like it has similar clearance to a > Roadeo or Ram? > > On Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 11:26:33 PM UTC-6, Nick Davis wrot

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Protovelo

80.5cm On Friday, February 9, 2018 at 7:16:07 PM UTC-6, John Hawrylak wrote: > > Nick > > What is the standover height? Nice bike > > John Hawrylak > Woodstown NJ > > > <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MHf2flHJNpk/Wnp1DArTgyI/A0w/shlra2p9--IiG

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Protovelo

I think it could run 38s. I've run 35s without issue. On Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 2:25:35 PM UTC-6, Gideon Tsang wrote: > > What's the max tire clearance? Looks like it has similar clearance to a > Roadeo or Ram? > > On Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 11:26:33 PM UTC-6, N

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Protovelo

It's the Cadence saddle bag. On Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 9:52:23 AM UTC-6, stoker wrote: > > Nice. Wish that was my size. On a side note, what brand is the seat pack > in the pic? Thanks... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Protovelo

Here are some more measurements: 55cm effective top tube 54cm seat tube 135mm headtube 80.5cm standover 100cm wheelbase On Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 1:53:52 AM UTC-6, Hetchins52 wrote: > > Hi Nick, > > Could you say what the BB center to saddle top distance is in the photo

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Protovelo

Nashville,TN On Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 11:56:09 AM UTC-6, S. Greco wrote: > > That thing is awesome! > > Out of curiosity . . . where is this / where are you located? > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Protovelo

The effective TT is 55cm, and I have run 35s without issues. Thanks! On Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 9:33:44 AM UTC-6, Minh wrote: > > Hi Nick, a few questions i'm sure everyone would like to know > >- effective TT >- how big a tire can you run w/ and w/o fenders? >

[RBW] Re: Homer +1 discussion

You could get another wheel and cassette for using on the trainer so you can just swap wheels and go. It doesn't take much time to swap a wheel, takes up less space, and would certainly be cheaper than buying another bicycle. On Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 11:53:59 PM UTC-8, Tim

[RBW] Re: Outside article on CF

Well, CF frames and components are certainly not as forgiving of ham-fisted mechanics. With steel frames and aluminium components, I never bothered with a torque wrench. Not so with CF Components. Nick On Thursday, 26 July 2018 05:24:48 UTC+10, Leslie wrote: > > Given our perspectives on

[RBW] Re: FS: New Phil cassette hub

Is that freehub for 9/10/11 road or MTB? The Road freehubs are ~1.85mm longer, and you can't fit an 11s road cassette (except for the new 11-34) onto an MTB freehub. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: FS: New Phil cassette hub

Forget I asked - I've just noticed that one of the photos shows the washer that goes behind the cassette when installing a 9/10 road cassette or a 9/10/11 MTB cassette, which would indicate that it's the longer road freehub body. On Wednesday, 1 August 2018 18:03:15 UTC+10, Nick Payne wrote

[RBW] Re: Sealant Seepage

-inflated it, and continued my ride. That was certainly more convenient than having to remove the wheel, dismount the tyre with sealant getting everywhere, and then install a tube. Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch&q

[RBW] Summer’s Wild Rumpus

Deacon Patrick, I am another that enjoys reading of your Colorado adventures and seeing the great pics. I had a week long Colorado adventure myself early this month. Best part was sharing it with 2 Grandsons. Bike riding with both was included. In the spring I also experienced

[RBW] Re: Wald 137 bag recommendations?

I ride with a Sackville Shopsack a lot. You can put shitloads in it and it expands well. I keep double d-rings on it so it stays in well when being ridden on decent roads and then I use a bungee net when I'm going to be riding dirt. It's VERY expandable and secure. Maybe worth a look for

[RBW] Re: Anyone in Santa Barbara that can help me assemble my riv?

u know Nick Renfro? he could help you, just give him beer money. > > On Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 8:11:59 PM UTC-7, gabriel luke thompson > aspinwall wrote: >> >> I bought a Clem L 59 Frameset and all the parts for it, only problem is I >> don't have a space or the to

[RBW] Cycling into your golden years

That's a very inspiring story.  Thanks for sharing.  Way to go Graeme and Betty!  Paul in Dallas  -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send

[RBW] Re: 23-tooth 74bcd chainring

actually hit the mounting posts. You would have to file down the outside of each post to provide more clearance. Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, sen

[RBW] Re: Flickstand alternatives? How to keep the front stable while not moving?

as a complete ready-to-tour machine - came with the two stands already installed. <http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/pics/docs/00/01/77/65/large/DSC00467.JPG> Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: cycling as the unintentional fountain of youth

Same coverage from a slightly different angle here: http://www.bbc.com/news/health-43308729. As one of my fellow retiree cyclists said on reading it: "One bloke reckons he has the body fat of a 19 year-old. I can beat that - I have the body fat of four 19 year-olds." -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Hunqabeam Quickapillar Frame Finished!

That is such a beautiful color you may inspire a whole herd of Shadowfaxs. Paul in Dallas On Fri, Apr 13, 2018 at 8:02 AM -0500, "in Dallas nick" <truegol...@att.net> wrote: Oh, I do prefer the books. They are among my favorites. They are due for a rerea

[RBW] Hunqabeam Quickapillar Frame Finished!

That is a beautiful color or should I say colors. Very nice indeed! I rewatch the Ring trilogy once a year.Safe pedaling on that beauty. Paul in Dallas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Hunqabeam Quickapillar Frame Finished!

Oh, I do prefer the books. They are among my favorites. They are due for a reread soon. Paul in Dallas On Thu, Apr 12, 2018 at 9:24 PM -0500, "in Dallas nick" <truegol...@att.net> wrote: That is a beautiful color or should I say colors. Very nic

[RBW] Re: Turkey Vulture Supreme Gearing: New article about super low gearing on the Analog Journal

e top of the Mostelegg pass, which had an average gradient of 13% with a maximum of 23%, and according to my bike computer I doddled up at an average speed of 6.7kph. <http://www.users.on.net/~njpayne/bikestuff/Switzerland/Mostelegg.jpg> Nick -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Re: Turkey Vulture Supreme Gearing: New article about super low gearing on the Analog Journal

t cassette: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roUXWvAN-9k. Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googl

[RBW] Re: Turkey Vulture Supreme Gearing: New article about super low gearing on the Analog Journal

On Saturday, 31 March 2018 10:30:18 UTC+11, tc wrote: > > Goodness, that’s a pretty scene, Nick. Wow. Yes, Switzerland is a rather beautiful country. I don't live there but one of my brothers does, and I go cycling there fairly frequently. It's not all mountains, either. One of the na

Re: [RBW] New Bike Day! Black Mountain Monster Cross Mar 14

or the report. I have a 56 coming and I am excited to try it out. It seems like such a versatile bike. Back to top cycling as the unintentional fountain of youth Nick Payne <njh...@gmail.com>

[RBW] New Bike Day! Black Mountain Monster Cross

 really like the build on your Black Mountain. Nice job! Did you cut the steerer tube on the fork or is that the original height of it? Paul in Dallas On Sun, Mar 18, 2018 at 9:27 AM -0500, "in Dallas nick" <truegol...@att.net> wrote:

Re: [RBW] New Bike Day! Black Mountain Monster Cross

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[RBW] Re: cycling as the unintentional fountain of youth

On Saturday, 17 March 2018 00:46:06 UTC+11, Ron Mc wrote: > > I'm happy to state my at-rest pulse is 42, and my BP the same as when I > was 19 I have the body fat of four 19 year-olds." > My wife, also a cyclist and in her 60s, arranged health checks for all her staff at work a few years ago.

[RBW] Re: Smooth Factor of lighter rim brake steel forks

There was a long discussion on this topic on the 650b forum: https://groups.google.com/d/topic/650b/ymSxPDCPpKs/discussion There's also the Lauf Grit fork, if you can stomach the looks: http://www.laufforks.com/grit/. It gets good ride reports. Nick -- You received this message because you

[RBW] New Bike Day! Black Mountain Monster Cross Mar 14

I really like the build on your Black Mountain. Nice job! Did you cut the steerer tube on the fork or is that the original height of it? Paul in Dallas On Fri, Mar 16, 2018 at 12:29 PM -0500, "in Dallas nick" <truegol...@att.net> wrote: I reall

[RBW] Re: David Lance Goines Riv Bike Poster

14 On Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 5:46:46 PM UTC-5, John wrote: > > > > > Hi > > > I seem to have Two of the Riv Goines posters. I’ll never frame and

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet in San Diego

Hi everyone!! this is my bike for sale!! I bought the bike as a frame only. I promptly called rivendell to get a replacement fork. Upon talking to Mark, he informed me that no current riv model had a fork close to the ram (this may have changed with the roadini but the roadeo was a poor fit)...

[RBW] Re: Dumb question- silent rear hub

If you want really quiet (and really expensive, and fairly heavy, but very nicely made), try an Onyx rear hub. The hub uses a sprag clutch, and is essentially completely silent and without drag when coasting. Nick On Friday, 2 March 2018 12:11:21 UTC+11, Drw wrote: > > I ordered the riv

[RBW] Re: Cutting rack struts without a vice

+1 on the suggestion for bolt cutters and a file... Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@google

[RBW] Gold Trail

Breathtakingly beautiful Patrick! Thanks for sharing. Paul in Dallas Get Outlook for Android -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email

[RBW] A Boy, A Bike, and A Benefactor

Wow! Just saw this thread. Wonderful and inspiring! May a ripple effect continue to spread from this and positively impact others. I relate to what Christopher experienced while bike touring. The kindness of strangers on my 3 bike tours years ago astounded me

[RBW] A Boy, A Bike, and A Benefactor

Or is that a dog, I couldn't quite tell from the back? Either way cool for him or her to also enjoy the family fun. Paul in Dallas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: A Boy, A Bike, and A Benefactor

It turned out super nice. So cool. That's one remarkable cat to ride happily in basket like that. Paul in Dallas Get Outlook for Android On Thu, Oct 18, 2018 at 8:57 AM -0500, "in Dallas nick" wrote: Wow! Just saw this thread. Wonderful and

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Little Silver Clem

on same ride. Ha! Get Outlook for Android On Mon, Oct 29, 2018 at 10:38 AM -0500, "in Dallas nick" wrote: I love this whole story. Glad to see he's enjoying it. I occasionally get to ride bikes with my grandsons and love seeing the smiles on their f

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