[RBW] Leather gloves (fingerless mitts) ?

I turned to Specialzed 74's for short fingered leather gloves with no gel padding, just an extra leather layer on the palm. They work for me on long rides. YMMV. http://m.specialized.com/us/en/ftr/gloves/road-gloves/74 rod -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Tires for wet roads

I can give good reports on Continental Contacts 700c x 37mm tires for wet weather, urban commuting. Good tread, grippy rubber, very flat resistant over 8000 miles ridden. Roll somewhat sedately. On the other hand, Grand Bois Cypres Extra Leger 700 x 32mm also do nicely in wet weather, roll like

[RBW] Re: Tires for wet roads

I can't currently measure the Contis myself, since I swapped them out after 8k miles (with rideable tread left!) in order to give the GB's a go. However, a survey of old forum posts suggests that other folks have measured them at ~34mm, so they might work for you. Note that rim width will

[RBW] What do Rivendell riders wear for cycling shorts for long rides?

Correction: what I called boxers are actually boxer briefs, a nuance that probably makes a fundamental difference after a day on the road. Microweight Merino wool under Musa shorts, in any case... rod -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Laptop carriage

I use an Arkel Commuter http://www.arkel-od.com/us/commuting-bike-bag.htmlpannier for a full-size, builds-upper-body-strength, nobody-would-mistake-it-for-tablet Dell laptop. The built-in laptop pocket not only has protected the device against normal road vibration, but also brought it

[RBW] Winter cycling pants

I've had good luck with Sport Hill 3P XC pants, with a merino wool base layer as needed. Plenty warm enough for tbe worst that Massachusetts winters dish out. rod -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Soma C line: first ride impressions

Anyone tried mounting these on a Rambouillet? Would they fit? rod -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

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

I've used Knee Savers in a couple of sizes on two bikes, together with Grip Kings. Aside from the fact that I no longer have the dollars spent on them, I'm pretty happy with the results. Given my anatomy (shoe size and turn-out), I wouldn't be able to use the Grip Kings otherwise. rod On

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

I'll join the amen chorus for platform pedals (no more low-speed falls at the end of a long ride!), wider tires (given Massachusetts roads, every ride is mixed-terrain), and fenders (except when I remove them to fit even wider tires). rod On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 12:05:09 AM UTC-5,

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

For temperatures below 20degF, I wear Empire Wool Canvas ICEBIKE Mittens. Cozy on a monumental scale, made in Duluth, where they know from cold. This link tells the tale, including the fact that they're skipping a production year (I expect they'll be back next year).

[RBW] Re: First Grand Bois Flat :-(

Grand Bois Cypres Extra Leger (32mm), 1000 miles of mixed-terrain riding, 1 puncture flat (small wire). Also, one sidewall nick that I didn't notice but my LBS caught while servicing the bike; that's patched, and the tire still seems serviceable. When the snows came, I switch to Continental Top

[RBW] Re: Compass 26 tire vs. Soma New Express 26 tire.

I put 600 miles on a pair of the Compass 1.75 tires last season on a Surly Trucker DeLuxe, mixed-terrain riding that included some very stoney abandoned carriage roads. They roll well, and have held up to a fair bit of abuse. Go for it. rod -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Grant on tires

In case no one has pointed it out, tire with a wire bead and robust sidewalls also make better hula hoops... rod -- 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] Re: Nanoreview, Barlow Pass 700x38C on Dyad

Just mounted mine: 35.4mm on Alex Adventurer rims, measured in their virginal state. Will measure again after a few hundred miles. I got the blackwalls, like their looks. rod On Wednesday, March 19, 2014 9:01:06 PM UTC-4, Christopher Chen wrote: Measures out to 34mm right now, but that might

[RBW] Re: Nanoreview, Barlow Pass 700x38C on Dyad

btw, used Schwalbe SV17 tubes... On Saturday, March 22, 2014 5:54:13 PM UTC-4, Rod Holland wrote: Just mounted mine: 35.4mm on Alex Adventurer rims, measured in their virginal state. Will measure again after a few hundred miles. I got the blackwalls, like their looks. rod On Wednesday

[RBW] Re: Nanoreview, Barlow Pass 700x38C on Dyad

at somewhat lower pressure. Happy! At the end of this first ride, the tires measured 36.27 mm. rod On Saturday, March 22, 2014 5:54:13 PM UTC-4, Rod Holland wrote: Just mounted mine: 35.4mm on Alex Adventurer rims, measured in their virginal state. Will measure again after a few hundred miles

[RBW] Re: Nanoreview, Barlow Pass 700x38C on Dyad

A friend is wondering about how the Cayuse Pass (700x26) measures. Anybody try that one? rod On Sunday, March 23, 2014 4:55:12 PM UTC-4, Ty Graham wrote: I jammed the 700x38 EL Compass Barlow Pass on a Rambouillet just as an experiment. Didn't even ride it since my QR interfered with my

[RBW] Re: Nanoreview, Barlow Pass 700x38C on Dyad

on this ride to add good climbing to their list of virtues. rod On Sunday, March 23, 2014 12:48:45 AM UTC-4, Rod Holland wrote: Took my first ride on the 700cx38mm Barlow Pass Extra Light tires today, a little 14-mile shakedown. They remind me, a lot, of the GB Cypres EL tires I ran last year

[RBW] Re: Barlow Pass - using it, liking it

Light, supple, wide (38mm) tires that roll fast, beg for, and reward, acceleration, corner precisely, run well at low pressures, and soak up rough pavement and gravel vibrations. Easy to love. rod On Wednesday, April 2, 2014 12:22:40 AM UTC-4, Mike On A Bike wrote: Could you describe why

[RBW] Re: 26 Tire Suggestions?

I've had good results on 26 with both Compass 1.75 and Big Ben 2.15. The Compass is speedy and nimble, while still good for mixed-terrain use; the Big Ben takes a little longer to get up to speed, but rolls over the damnedest things without complaint. I run the Compass on a Surly Trucker

[RBW] Re: Compass Barlow Pass tires

On Friday, May 9, 2014 9:50:22 PM UTC-4, EricP wrote: A pair of these tires have found their way onto my Sam Hillborne. Realize they will stretch some, but at first glance, they looked a lot skinnier than the Baby Big Bens that were on the bike. Due to recent bad weather, only was able

[RBW] Re: Compass Barlow Pass tires

After 250 miles, my pair of Barlow Pass tires measure 37.6mm; they should stretch a bit for you with use. rod On Saturday, May 10, 2014 3:31:02 PM UTC-4, Rod Holland wrote: On Friday, May 9, 2014 9:50:22 PM UTC-4, EricP wrote: A pair of these tires have found their way onto my Sam

[RBW] FS: 58.5cm Curt built Riv Custom F/F/HS/FD

Beautiful bike. What tire clearance? rod -- 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

[RBW] Re: Riv Owner Qualifications

Interesting. Thinking about my own bikes (700c Surly LHT, 26 Surly Trucker DeLuxe, old 26 GT Karakoram), I see a blending of the influences of three men: Grant Petersen, Jan Heine, and Peter White. It has been argued that the Surly LHT geometry was broadly derived from the Atlantis; whether

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Big Ben opinions

Last year, while building up a Surly Trucker DeLuxe, I ordered a pair of 2.15 Big Bens and a pair of Compass 1.75. I put the Compass on the Surly, thinking I'd try switching the Big Bens in later, but absolutely fell in love with them--fast, agile, comfy, good on-road and off--and never swapped

Re: [RBW] New Compass tires?

Amen. I'm running the Compass Barlow Pass Extralight 38mm on my 700C LHT, and Compass 1.75 on my 26 Trucker DeLuxe (I know, two LHTs, call me eccentric). I ride both on all terrains, which in Eastern Massachusetts includes a ration of single track and plenty of rocky abandoned carriage roads,

Re: [RBW] New Compass tires?

What's interesting is that your work is stimulating end-user experimentation with both tires (for the bikes we have) and bikes (bike n + 1 will be 650B). Given the relative costs of both, the velocity of experimentation with new tires is much higher than the velocity of experimentation with

Re: [RBW] New Compass tires?

I fear Jan is requiring that we think of two or three things at once. Previously, he's laid out ranges of ideal tire size for specific wheel sizes, based on the effects of rotational inertia on steering, among other things (tire weight, air volume). For 700C, 32mm was the top of the range,

Re: [RBW] Surly after Riv

I've got two. Dandy steel bikes, 10,000 happy miles on one of them. No roaches on mine. rod -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa?

You can teach that old dog some new tricks with some supple Compass tires. Been there, done that, liked the results. rod On Thursday, November 20, 2014 10:17:05 PM UTC-5, Benz, Sunnyvale, CA wrote: On Thursday, November 20, 2014 10:04:10 AM UTC-8, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: For the price point

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa?

Of course, it's worth noting that the biggest input to the ride signature for the LHT (comfy, stable) is its long chainstays/long wheelbase. Given that those attributes figure prominently in the pending River introductions,that might be food for thought for those who dislike the LHT's

[RBW] Re: Shoe Recommendations for VP Thin Gripsters (or Grip Kings)

I've been riding Grip Kings and Thin Gripsters for several years now using five.ten Impact http://fiveten.com/products/footwear-detail/13874-impact-low-team-black shoes. The charm is the sole, which has a very high coefficient of sliding friction; this translates to great foot retention on

[RBW] Re: Shoe Recommendations for VP Thin Gripsters (or Grip Kings)

Five.tens and wide feet are an iffy proposition. I've had one pair of my five.tens stretched, which helped a bit, and tried ordering the next pair one size up, which also helped a bit. They work so well that I've probably ignored that a bit more than I should, but did end up giving one pair to

[RBW] Re: What's your winter project?

Aside from a bit of winter riding (aside from snow shoveling, my only winter sport)... Work with my LBS to build up a Rawland Nordavinden framset. Practice breaking down, packing, unpacking, and reassembling my S and S coupled travel bike until I get the process down well enough to actually

[RBW] Favorite weather to ride in.

For me, it's not so much the temperature that's a factor as the length of the day. Here in Eastern Massachusetts it gets dark astonishingly early by the late Fall and through the Winter. While I'm happy enough to ride at night, I find that that puts a limit on the length of my rides at those

[RBW] Re: Vittoria Voager Hyper Tires on Long Low.

My understanding is that they are the same tires, rebadged a couple of years ago. rod -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Compass 26 × 1.75 Feedback requested

I'd certainly welcome (read, buy) a wider version of these tires. I'd also go for an Extralight version (that might require a change to the tread, however). rod On Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 2:51:54 PM UTC-5, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: Jan's article on what he dubbed a 90% bicycle or something

[RBW] Re: Compass 26 × 1.75 Feedback requested

I run Compass 1.75 on one bike, 2.15 Big Ben's on another (how I ended up with two 26 inch bikes is a long story). I run both on mixed terrain, with good results. The Compass tires spin up faster, and I use them for day-long rides (75+ miles) with a mix of pavement and trails. The Big Bens will

[RBW] Re: Winter Welcome Wagon [Share Your Pics]

My annual sacrifice to the icy, salty Eastern Massachusetts winter: a 1987 GT Karakoram rigid frame mtb running studded Nokian W240 26 x 1.75 tires. Good, cold fun. https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-_l4l2XBvUIw/VLF7uz0oOoI/VZs/aCQscb3uqCI/s800/20150110_132432.jpg rod On Monday,

[RBW] Re: Winter Welcome Wagon [Share Your Pics]

Thanks, John. Come summer, it gets a pair of 2.15 Schwalbe Big Bens and goes bouncing over things in the woods. rod -- 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

Re: [RBW] LHT vs Clem ??

One suggestion: if you haven't tried Compass Barlow Pass or other light, supple tires on the LHT, you might want to do so. It could change your perception of the unloaded ride. What tires are you running now? rod On Thursday, March 19, 2015 at 9:17:44 PM UTC-4, James Warren wrote: Yes.

[RBW] Re: LHT vs Clem ??

What tires are you running on the LHT? I've found that light, supple tires completely transform the ride experience of that bike, compared to the armored touring tires commonly used. Try a set of Compass Barlow Pass before you write it off. rod On Thursday, March 19, 2015 at 9:05:55 PM UTC-4,

[RBW] Re: Spring thaw...for real?!?!?!

After a month with lots of cold and snow and no thaws to speak of--fun if you were running aggressive treads and studs--we're now getting a rapid cycle of thaw/freeze that seems perfect for giving bike paths a rutted ice surface: nasty. The roads are a marginally better bet, clear of snow and

[RBW] Re: Go fast-ish tires on the Hillborne

Uh, I think it's the Elk Pass that's available in Extralight only, not the Rat Trap Pass (BQ, Spring 2015, page 4). rod On Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 12:01:19 PM UTC-4, Richard L. wrote: The Spring 2015 Bicycle Quarterly indicates there will be a Compass 35 - 622 tire, the Bon Jon Pass.

[RBW] Clydesdale's -- Which Riv Model are you riding?

Related question: 36h or 32h wheels? rod -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: BQ to publish study of pedal retention usefulness in Summer issue

Anne, Sounds like the guy forgot to unclip his mouth from his Y chromosome... That causes any number of accidents... rod On Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 10:09:13 AM UTC-4, Anne Paulson wrote: Is this mansplaining, or does this happen to you, too: I was out riding my Surly Krampus on some

[RBW] Puncture resistance only goes so far.

Perhaps it's time for a pair of Compass Lark Pass tires? https://janheine.wordpress.com/2015/04/01/compass-introduces-solid-rubber-tires/ rod -- 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: Puncture resistance only goes so far.

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[RBW] Re: Puncture resistance only goes so far.

Very true. But this particular April fish just naturally seemed to fit here... Just in case anyone would actually want such a thing, these folks apparently sell 'em: http://www.airlesstiresnow.com/Bicycle-Tires_c_172.html rod -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Man those Barlow Pass are Smooooooth!

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YMynUgiiLjs/VWpdSVrU57I/YVI/GsyE6EnXxws/s800/20150530_142857.jpg rod https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YMynUgiiLjs/VWpdSVrU57I/YVI/GsyE6EnXxws/s800/20150530_142857.jpg Amen! 1600 miles on mine (Extralights, blackwall). Nothing but good to say

[RBW] Re: Man those Barlow Pass are Smooooooth!

Amen! 1600 miles on mine (Extralight, blackwall). Nothing but good to say about them. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YMynUgiiLjs/VWpdSVrU57I/YVI/GsyE6EnXxws/s800/20150530_142857.jpg rod On Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at 6:47:07 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: Quickbeam got some new

[RBW] Re: Man those Barlow Pass are Smooooooth!

noticeable. rod On Friday, June 5, 2015 at 9:04:01 AM UTC-4, Ron Mc wrote: for that difference in contact patch, you could run the front pressure much lower On Friday, June 5, 2015 at 7:58:03 AM UTC-5, Rod Holland wrote: Good question. I went out and had a look. The front tire looks

[RBW] Re: Man those Barlow Pass are Smooooooth!

Speaking of which... at what pressures are folks running their Barlows, and for what sorts of riding? Mine get used for mixed terrain: lots of road, but most rides have either dirt/gravel sections or frank single track. rod On Friday, June 5, 2015 at 9:12:13 AM UTC-4, Rod Holland wrote: Yah

[RBW] Re: Man those Barlow Pass are Smooooooth!

Good question. I went out and had a look. The front tire looks newish, its file tread generally intact. The rear tire has turned into a semi-slick, but hasn't yet started showing the frequent-flats behavior that Jan associates with a Compass tire at the end of its service life, and my sense

[RBW] Re: Man those Barlow Pass are Smooooooth!

Jan's maneuver of swapping the tires, back with front. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0Xnkf9NgnaU/VXMnPv40VTI/YfY/wDEnKRzdBGw/s800/20150606_125745.jpg rod On Friday, June 5, 2015 at 8:58:03 AM UTC-4, Rod Holland wrote: Good question. I went out and had a look. The front tire looks

[RBW] Re: Jan reports on new Compass tire prototypes

Hurrah! rod On Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 9:23:06 AM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: Looks like Jan got his first production prototypes for two new anticipated tire models. Even fatter road/gravel tires in 559x54 and 584x48. https://janheine.wordpress.com/ Now you need two new bikes to fit

[RBW] Re: U-LOCK TOTE ??

Looks nice. I just tuck mine into the rear rack, where it rattles around a bit when I hit a bump... rod On Thursday, June 18, 2015 at 10:30:05 PM UTC-4, Jon Dukeman in the foothills of Colorado wrote: Anyone use one of these? Or do you put your U-LOCK in your bag? Jon

[RBW] Thin Gripsters and Birkenstocks

Tried this combination on the spur of the moment. I'm pleased to report it worked surprisingly well. rod -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: Random thoughts on comfort, speed, and wool in hot weather

I've worn Smart Wool microweight tee shirts on 60+-mile rides in 96 degF temperatures with high relative humidity. They wicked and evaporated the way they're s'posed. Rode a lot, drank a lot, sweated a lot. I've also had good luck in the heat (high 80s/low 90s, muggy) with the short-sleeve MUSA

[RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos or Sam Hillborne with Surly LHT parts

+1 for the tires. Assuming you're starting with a 700C LHT, either the Compass 38mm or 32mm tires will transform the ride. Don't be afraid of the Extralight version. rod On Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 7:51:50 PM UTC-4, Tony McG wrote: I don't have much experience with the Sam, but my San Marcos

Re: [RBW] Re: Saluki on it's way back

Tony, Do you think the Nitto M-18 or Mark's Rack share this failure mode? rod -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: What's in your garage?

In mine, two Surlys (a 700c LHT and a 26 Trucker DeLuxe travel bike with couplers), a new Rawland Nordavinden, and a 1987 GT Karakoram rigid mtb, illustrating the designed-in-USA-made-in-Taiwan rut I've been in since the late 80s, along with my consort's Raleigh hybrid, designed in the UK and

[RBW] Jan and Grant both like Tabatas

*chuckle* That's the functional equivalent of hearing it from a burn1ng bush, at least as far as bicycle matters are concerned. Explains why I was out doing Tabatas in the heat and humidity yesterday evening... rod -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: In praise of the Big Apple 26

I've been happy for two seasons with 26 x 2.15 Big Bens, sibling tires to the Big Apples with a modest tread pattern. They seem to roll over anything. While I expect I'll be putting the Compass Rat Trap Pass tires on a couple of bikes when they become available, I'll probably leave the Big

[RBW] Re: Searching for a cheapo saddle with B17 like fit

+1. I have WTB SSTs on 4 bikes, they work nicely for all-day rides. Even when they're out of stock, I've found it's possible to find them online here and there. rod On Monday, July 13, 2015 at 7:47:11 PM UTC-4, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: Keep an eye out for the old WTB SST saddles - the ones with

[RBW] Re: BQ to publish study of pedal retention usefulness in Summer issue

2015 at 10:20:23 AM UTC-4, Rod Holland wrote: > > Just scanned the tables of contents for the Summer and Autumn issues, and > didn't see it. Maybe I missed it. > > rod > > On Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 2:18:13 PM UTC-4, George Schick wrote: >> >> Now that Summer

[RBW] Re: BQ to publish study of pedal retention usefulness in Summer issue

Just scanned the tables of contents for the Summer and Autumn issues, and didn't see it. Maybe I missed it. rod On Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 2:18:13 PM UTC-4, George Schick wrote: > > Now that Summer is long past, does anyone who subscribes to BQ have a > synopsis of what they found out

[RBW] A couple of Sackville questions

Thanks to both Patricks for your swift and helpful replies! rod -- 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

Re: [RBW] Bigger Jack Browns?

Yeah,you could do that... rod -- 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 group, send

[RBW] Re: Flat pedal shoes

+1 for the New Balance Minimus MX20. Likewise for five.ten... although if your feet are wide, you may find yourself trying to prioritize retention and pain with those... rod -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] A couple of Sackville questions

As part of a build of a Rawland Nordavinden, I installed a Nitto M-18 rack. I just ordered a Small Sackville TrunkSack for that, seemed like a way to get ~3L of capacity without having to make annoying choices about the Rawland's cockpit (I'm currently set up with interrupter levers, and like

[RBW] Re: All arounder Handlebar recommendations GO!

Just to be contrary, I'll through Noodles into the mix. I find they give me a very comfortable range of upright positions, as well as some very useful more aggressive ones. rod On Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 10:45:35 PM UTC-4, drew wrote: > > I have a sam and a hunqapillar. sam had mustache

Re: [RBW] Re: For those of you who don't subscribe to the Compass/BQ mailings ... New Compass Tires Now Available

On Monday, October 12, 2015 at 12:05:05 PM UTC-4, iamkeith wrote: > > > - Even though I won't need one, I got curious and decided to check the > news regarding the Ravn progress, over on the rCog forum. Looks like that > project might be dead. Or at least its not going to be the uber-bike

[RBW] Re: New fat 700 tires! 700x42 ultra light

If you do that, order one for me, too... rod On Friday, October 9, 2015 at 1:15:51 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > If you forced me to order a Custom Rivendell today, I would order a > roadish Riv with Roadeo tubing (the lightest GP is comfortable with using > for me). It would have a

[RBW] Re: New fat 700 tires! 700x42 ultra light

They did try with the C-Lines, but the Barlows showed up almost immediately thereafter. I ended up with a pair of each, along with a pair of Resist Nomads and a pair of Vittoria Randonneur Hypers. I'm not sure what came over me... Mounted the Barlows, and never looked back. rod On Friday,

Re: [RBW] Re: For those of you who don't subscribe to the Compass/BQ mailings ... New Compass Tires Now Available

Sun Rhyno Lite rims (27.5mm width, if memory serves), on Chris King hubs. rod -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: [BOB] For those of you who don't subscribe to the Compass/BQ mailings ... New Compass Tires Now Available

Should have said, I'm running RTP ELs... rod On Friday, September 11, 2015 at 10:20:36 AM UTC-4, Rod Holland wrote: > > I'm running the RTPs at 30 PSI front, 35 PSI rear on my Surly Trucker > DeLuxe (I'm a 240lb rider). The tires are enough taller than the Compass > 1.75s that t

[RBW] Re: [BOB] For those of you who don't subscribe to the Compass/BQ mailings ... New Compass Tires Now Available

I'm running the RTPs at 30 PSI front, 35 PSI rear on my Surly Trucker DeLuxe (I'm a 240lb rider). The tires are enough taller than the Compass 1.75s that they replaced that I've nicknamed the bike "Monster Trucker". Concur re cornering. Slowly accumulating experience with these, thus far all

[RBW] PSA: Canti-Rom on ebay

Interesting... wonder what size? rod -- 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 group,

[RBW] Winter gloves

+1 for the Empire Wool and Canvas IceBike Mittens! Love 'em. Then there are various ski gloves. I went nuts with those during Boston's miserable winter last year. Will be testing a few that I got on sale at the end of the season out this season. One trick is to keep the core toasty... that

[RBW] I Bailed Off Flicker

I've had good luck with Picassa. But I've got a high tolerance for Mr. Google... rod -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: Christmas Goggles!

Patrick, that's great! There's nothing better than a good pair of goggles when the Winter weather gets frisky. Merry Christmas from Massachusetts! rod On Friday, December 25,

Re: [RBW] Re: Smart Guys: Bicycle Helmets Reduce Injuries

Michael, Good point about what helmets are designed to prevent. Last summer, during an otherwise pleasant off-road ride, I had a low speed crash

Re: [RBW] Re: How hot is your town?

Boston area: high of 89, 88% relative humidity. The natives complain about the heat and humidity. I'm from South Georgia, and know better. rod -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Garbage Pail Riv sighted in Berkeley

Seems to me this one was beaten to death in an earlier thread... but it's got a certain zombie-like resilience... rod -- 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: "My first Roadeo" and chainline/BB question

Try the ELs sometime... you've tasted the apples, time for the oranges. rod -- 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

RE: [RBW] Bump FS 59cm Roadeo f/f/hs/bb

Thanks! Managed not to register the size in any of the prior posts... rod -- 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

Re: [RBW] Bump FS 59cm Roadeo f/f/hs/bb

finally saw it... **blush** looks like my progressive email blindness is progressing to forum posts... rod On Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 4:42:29 PM UTC-5, Rod Holland wrote: > > Thanks! Managed not to register the size in any of the prior posts... > > rod > -- You receiv

Re: [RBW] Bump FS 59cm Roadeo f/f/hs/bb

That being said, what size is it? rod -- 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 group,

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe

One use case for that (lugging a laptop) is commuting... rod -- 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.

[RBW] Best advice for securing bikes in a garage

I keep a 32' aluminum extension ladder ly1ng against one wall of the garage. I find it works well as an improvised bike rack, and lock 3 bikes to it. Of course, a determined thief with the right tools, operating unobserved, could defeat this, but the garage is normally locked. So far, so good.

Re: [RBW] Re: good blug post on rim and disk brakes

Fear... -- 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 group, send email to

Re: [RBW] Re: good blug post on rim and disk brakes

Specifically, the thought of a Nordavinden retrofitted with disc brakes scares me. There are disc-native Rawlands that have a loyal following, though, with more rumored to be on the way. rod -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Very clever video

As might have been expected, the comment chain on that video is pretty bad. Lots of bike-hating, enhanced by wishful thinking about imitating the video. rod -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: Tire advice

I was responding to rob's experience, but thanks. As far as pressure goes, I'm riding Barlow Pass ELs at 45/50, Rat Trap Pass ELs at 30/35, and GB Cypres ELs at 60/65, with a 240 lb rider over a diverse gamut of surfaces, urban to rural, smooth pavement to single track. One flat this year, a

[RBW] Re: Tire advice

Huh. Nothing like my own experience with Compass ELs. Out ocuriosity, what pressures were you running? rod -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: Exploding Tires

I caught one of these pinches the last time I changed tires; I THINK I fixed it. I'm 50 miles or so post-change, so cross your fingers rod On Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 12:37:59 AM UTC-5, Christopher Murray wrote: > > I've had this happen three separate times on three different bikes

[RBW] Re: Rat Trap Pass: reviews? impressions? poetic waxings?

I had an experience recently that may be relevant. As part of a hilly 30-mile loop in the Boston suburbs, intended as a training ride for a gravel ramble in the Vermont hills in the month, I came to a long segment (maybe 2 miles?) of grooved pavement in a hilly stretch of Concord Ave.,

[RBW] Re: Rat Trap Pass: reviews? impressions? poetic waxings?

I had an experience recently that may be relevant. As part of a hilly 30-mile loop in the Boston suburbs, intended as a training ride for a gravel ramble in the Vermont hills later in the month, I came to a long segment (maybe 2 miles?) of grooved pavement in a hilly stretch of Concord Ave.,

[RBW] Re: 26x1.75-2" tire recommendations

I ran Compass 26 x 1.75 tires on my Surly Trucker DeLuxe for 1400 miles, until the Rat Traps became available. I liked them fine: cushy and quick, game for the gamut of surfaces I rode them on, although for the really rough stuff, I found myself wanting either wider tires or more skill (hence

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