Re: [RBW] What Is a Cheviot?

2020-03-28 Thread Steve Palincsar
the sloping top bar. That is why I now call mixtes "trip throughs." Roberta -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emai

[RBW] Fwd: [650B] Blogging in the age of COVID - four part blog series on metal fender installation

2020-03-25 Thread Steve Palincsar
In view of the "Wavy Fender" discussion we had last week, I think this post (cross-posted to the 650B and iBOB lists) might be of some interest here. Forwarded Message Subject: [650B] Blogging in the age of COVID - four part blog series on metal fender installation Date:

Re: [RBW] Speed wobble

2020-03-23 Thread Steve Palincsar
ride with no hands? -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- 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+unsubsc

Re: [RBW] Re: What is a gear-chart, and how do you use it?

2020-03-22 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 3/22/20 10:36 AM, lambbo wrote: Steve, thanks for the in depth response.  My ghost shifting is under weight, and given that I weight 230, it happens a lot.  My inherited cassette now has an additional 2000 or so miles on it, and I've been meaning to get a new wheel, so have delayed

[RBW] Re: Fortunate Timing -- My New MIT Atlantis

2020-03-22 Thread Steve Cole
particularly. At times, I find I need to shift up two cogs and down one. Obviously, this is not what I want. I'm sure this issue can be addressed. With the need for social distance, it's hard to get others to take a look right now. Steve Cole Arlington, VA On Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 11:07:35 PM

Re: [RBW] Re: What is a gear-chart, and how do you use it?

2020-03-21 Thread Steve Palincsar
eed to 2.18mm for 11. But it is also possible the rear derailleur is set up a little off of where it should be. - -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Fortunate Timing -- My New MIT Atlantis

2020-03-20 Thread Steve Cole
; Thanks, > > Alex > Berkeley, CA > > On Friday, 20 March 2020 05:17:04 UTC-7, Steve Cole wrote: >> >> As we’ve all no doubt discovered, social isolation, plain and simple, is >> not fun. Going for long walks or rides is a wonderful antidote. For me, >> these rides

[RBW] Re: Fortunate Timing -- My New MIT Atlantis

2020-03-20 Thread Steve Cole
Does anyone know why my photos are posting upside down? On Friday, March 20, 2020 at 8:17:04 AM UTC-4, Steve Cole wrote: > > As we’ve all no doubt discovered, social isolation, plain and simple, is > not fun. Going for long walks or rides is a wonderful antidote. For me, > thes

[RBW] Re: Fortunate Timing -- My New MIT Atlantis

2020-03-20 Thread Steve Cole
really! > > What is that super practical looking (and handsome) handlebar bag? > > Quill rims looks so great. > > On Friday, March 20, 2020 at 8:17:04 AM UTC-4, Steve Cole wrote: >> >> As we’ve all no doubt discovered, social isolation, plain and simple, is >&g

Re: [RBW] Helpless in Nevada: How do you secure this fender?

2020-03-19 Thread Steve Palincsar
oups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer>. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- 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+unsub

Re: [RBW] Helpless in Nevada: How do you secure this fender?

2020-03-19 Thread Steve Palincsar
com>. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/7015d992-df3d-4ec1-a2e1-6c688ae2e729%40googlegroups.com <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/7015d992-df3d-4ec1-a2e1-6c688ae2e729%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer>

Re: [RBW] Helpless in Nevada: How do you secure this fender?

2020-03-19 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Mar 19, 2020, at 12:42 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote:  It's flat, and to work it needs to wrap over and around a curved fender. The orientation is obvious: the tab with the hole has to line up with the hole in the bridge. So how would you do that? Afraid to mess with the metal?  Trace

Re: [RBW] Helpless in Nevada: How do you secure this fender?

2020-03-19 Thread Steve Palincsar
this myself here? If not, see the attached video. (Likely the first in a series.) I’ll download the instructions as well, and try to figure it out. I don’t feel very confident about my capabilities and I don’t want to do anything wrong and risk being killed on my bike by a wiggly fender. -- Steve

Re: [RBW] Re: Group Riding / New Covid-19 World

2020-03-19 Thread Steve Palincsar
wet blanket on dear friends wanting a tiny amount of human interaction on our bikes. Do you stay out of the bathtub for the same reason? Don't think going for a walk is all that safe.  Walk, trip, fall and break bones happens all the time. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA --

Re: [RBW] Crash Stories

2020-03-18 Thread Steve Palincsar
. I wonder if collarbones are the obvious choice. I don’t want to be on crutches, and so much can go wrong with hands, I really don’t want anything facial, maybe a couple of ribs wouldn’t be the worst, no surgery, and all...now this is what I think about.  -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria

Re: [RBW] Re: Voice ???

2020-03-16 Thread Steve Palincsar
worked fine but the Voice navigation did not. I switched it on and off but not sure what's up. Thoughts?? Thanks! -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

Re: [RBW] Helpless in Nevada: How do you secure this fender?

2020-03-16 Thread Steve Palincsar
the bracket from sliding around.  But basically you're right, definitely part of the way there now. On 3/16/20 12:14 AM, Joe Bernard wrote: You're halfway there now. All you gotta do is slide that bracket on your fender and put it back on!  -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: Crash Stories

2020-03-15 Thread Steve Palincsar
might even be funny. (We’ll be laughing WITH you.) Leah -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- 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 ema

Re: [RBW] Helpless in Nevada: How do you secure this fender?

2020-03-15 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 3/15/20 4:29 PM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: Robert, wow. Glad to hear you recovered and sorry that this crash had such a lasting impact on the way you ride. I’m glad you have been able to work through it (though you clearly have some traumatic effects); it’s inspiring. Ted and Steve

Re: [RBW] Group Riding / New Covid-19 World

2020-03-15 Thread Steve Palincsar
M, Bill Lindsay wrote: The OP asked what I think about bike gatherings in March 2020. I think most of your group ride opportunities will get postponed or canceled. I think you should go ahead and ride solo within reason but keep unnecessary interactions with people to a minimum. Bill Lindsay El C

Re: [RBW] Re: Group Riding / New Covid-19 World

2020-03-15 Thread Steve Palincsar
And no snot rockets. On 3/15/20 3:26 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: Truth is Truth: Ride steel bikes with at least one lug, don't paceline ‍♀️‍♂️ -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch&q

Re: [RBW] Helpless in Nevada: How do you secure this fender?

2020-03-15 Thread Steve Palincsar
, it's not something you want to happen. On 3/15/20 2:44 PM, Elias Hakim wrote: Leah, Steve nailed the synapse of it. Big difference was that it was my front fender. I didn’t use a nylock nut or something similar to help secure the fork crown mount. After many, many miles of high speed riding

Re: [RBW] Helpless in Nevada: How do you secure this fender?

2020-03-15 Thread Steve Palincsar
spare part. Also, as others have mentioned, a drill, some low-profile bolts, a small "L" clamp, and a nylon or leather washer will also be a suitable solution. Good luck finding a reputable shop! -Robert, SLC On Friday, March 13, 2020 at 8:34:37 PM UTC-6, Steve Palincsar wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Group Riding / New Covid-19 World

2020-03-15 Thread Steve Palincsar
, 2020 at 11:25:15 AM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: If you have nothing worthwhile to say on the subject, perhaps not saying anything might be a wise choice. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] Re: Group Riding / New Covid-19 World

2020-03-15 Thread Steve Palincsar
If you have nothing worthwhile to say on the subject, perhaps not saying anything might be a wise choice. On 3/15/20 10:09 AM, Garth wrote:    You have no say in the matter. On Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 8:39:57 AM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: Garth, this really isn't the time

Re: [RBW] Re: Group Riding / New Covid-19 World

2020-03-15 Thread Steve Palincsar
ly Truth. Every Truth be True negation negated. Riddle me this Batman (playfully laughing) Who AM I ? - -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from t

Re: [RBW] Re: Group Riding / New Covid-19 World

2020-03-15 Thread Steve Palincsar
is optimistically at least a year away. with a much higher death rate than flu, and unknown long-term effects. We are trying “flatten the curve” so as not to cause a collapse with our healthcare system, and we’re already behind the 8 ball. See Italy. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You

Re: [RBW] Group Riding / New Covid-19 World

2020-03-14 Thread Steve Palincsar
. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- 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 view this

Re: [RBW] Helpless in Nevada: How do you secure this fender?

2020-03-14 Thread Steve Palincsar
the fender the shape changes a tiny  bit and the other holes won't line up anymore. This means you have to make a hole and bolt it down, mark the next location, unbolt everything, remove the fender, mark and drill the next hole, re-attach, mark the next location, unbolt, drill, reattach. -- Steve

Re: [RBW] Helpless in Nevada: How do you secure this fender?

2020-03-13 Thread Steve Palincsar
t-wide Joe "annoyed in California" Bernard -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- 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

Re: [RBW] Helpless in Nevada: How do you secure this fender?

2020-03-13 Thread Steve Palincsar
this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/4255a2c5-d4d8-4b7e-97e6-b7578e5f9a13%40googlegroups.com <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/4255a2c5-d4d8-4b7e-97e6-b7578e5f9a13%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer>. -- Steve Pa

Re: [RBW] FS- Dura Ace fixed-free wheelset

2020-03-07 Thread Steve Braun
130mm On Mon, Feb 24, 2020 at 7:16 PM Joe Bernard wrote: > Rear spacing? > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the > Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this topic, visit >

[RBW] ISO: Sackville Trunksack

2020-03-07 Thread Steve Cole
Hi, I'm looking for a Sackville Trunksack in gray fabric if someone finds they have one, are not using it, and would like to pass it on. I would be interested in other colors if gray doesn't turn up. Thanks. Steve Cole Arlington, VA -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] My 650B MIT Atlantis...just a tiny bit perfecter

2020-03-06 Thread Steve Palincsar
that does not interfere with a handlebar bag.  The only compromise here is more costly, higher quality cable housing + cables. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

Re: [RBW] Re: Vaughn's custom for sale

2020-03-01 Thread Steve Cole
-- the one we all are a part of, which includes him and all those who work at RBW too. Steve (deeply grateful for RBW) Cole Arlington, VA On Sunday, March 1, 2020 at 6:14:14 AM UTC-7, Mark Roland wrote: > > I had the same reaction as Hugh and John to this thread. > > I understan

[RBW] Re: Clem Inventory

2020-03-01 Thread Steve Cole
It's always worth a call to RBW as they sometimes find the exact thing you are looking for that had been out of the way. Steve Cole Arlington, VA On Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 4:13:08 PM UTC-7, DHans wrote: > > I could call Riv and ask but I thought I’d check here first. Does anyone

Re: [RBW] Re: Copenhagen wheel Rivs vs ebike

2020-02-29 Thread Steve Palincsar
comes from. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Knicker Quest

2020-02-29 Thread Steve Palincsar
com>. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/c2ea8d09-dc78-4099-a72d-07c3f1591ea3%40googlegroups.com <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/c2ea8d09-dc78-4099-a72d-07c3f1591ea3%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer>

[RBW] Re: Vaughn's custom for sale

2020-02-28 Thread Steve Cole
razed and welded to the highest standards, with samples of each new production passing the rigorous EN tests." Others with more direct knowledge may add to this. Steve Cole Arlington, VA On Friday, February 28, 2020 at 4:00:12 PM UTC-7, Dave Small wrote: > > Hi Conway, > > I th

Re: [RBW] Re: Vaughn's custom for sale

2020-02-28 Thread Steve Palincsar
ster both are lugged with a filet brazed bottom bracket. I assume it reduces the cost but is it functionally better, worse, or the same as a lugged bb shell? -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "

Re: [RBW] Re: What is wireless dyno about?

2020-02-28 Thread Steve Palincsar
3d06d0e94f%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer>. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- 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, s

Re: [RBW] What is wireless dyno about?

2020-02-28 Thread Steve Palincsar
ink tubing and a zip tie, and they are much less errant now than if left single and isolated; but still, a cheap plastic Shimano-type plug makes life much easier. I don't disagree, but believe me, the SL stuff really is neat. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received

Re: [RBW] What is wireless dyno about?

2020-02-28 Thread Steve Palincsar
system and the dropouts it requires? And whatever else you want to contribute will be valuable, too. In thanks, Leah -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Drop bar on MIT Atlantis?

2020-02-26 Thread Steve Cole
s the link: www.whatbars.com. Good luck on your search. Steve Cole Arlington, VA p.s. When my MIT Atlantis arrives, I still plan to see whether a Nitto Bullmoose might work for me. On Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 5:00:13 AM UTC-7, John G. wrote: > > I have a bunch of parts in need of a 700c fra

Re: [RBW] GP chats with Paul of Paul Components

2020-02-23 Thread Steve Palincsar
with at least 30 bandanas, Never leave home without one or two but never wiped the end zone with one. Mainly for sweat bands for me or an occasional bank job. Just kidding about the 2nd one. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] Re: GP chats with Paul of Paul Components

2020-02-23 Thread Steve Palincsar
googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer>. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: I need to repair or mask scratches in new black paint

2020-02-16 Thread Steve Palincsar
googlegroups.com <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/2abb5df0-f892-422d-8a90-453188a30a0c%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer>. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups &qu

Re: [RBW] Re: Check your PMs

2020-02-15 Thread Steve Palincsar
s and it's been nice to have them hanging around in the garage, too! -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- 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: Appaloosa Presale

2020-02-03 Thread Steve Cole
I tried to post the Riv Appaloosa Pre-Order webpage but no luck. The website says the sizes are: 48, 51, 54, 57, and 60 cm. In an earlier email from Riv, Will (perhaps it was Grant) noted that the geometry is virtually identical to that of the new MIT Atlantis except colors and sizes

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Presale

2020-02-03 Thread Steve Cole
Here's the preorder sizing on the Riv website: - 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. -

Re: [RBW] Re: Tips for mounting tubeless tires with tubes

2020-02-02 Thread Steve Palincsar
com>. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/fc72d7f9-18e2-4070-be91-472b3a513580%40googlegroups.com <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/fc72d7f9-18e2-4070-be91-472b3a513580%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=fo

Re: [RBW] Re: Thinking about cycling for me in the future....

2020-01-31 Thread Steve Palincsar
t; to "hood ornament". -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- 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-bun

Re: [RBW] Re: Thinking about cycling for me in the future....

2020-01-31 Thread Steve Palincsar
sidewalks. If the sidewalks are clear, use ‘em. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- 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-o

[RBW] Re: Just Test Ride

2020-01-25 Thread Steve Cole
Hey Mike, Thanks for writing this. I have a Toyo Homer, a Simpleone shod with a Rohloff hub and have ordered an MIT Atlantis. I’m wondering how you compare the rides of the Homer and Atlantis. Thanks. Steve Cole Arlington, VA On Friday, January 24, 2020 at 3:06:30 PM UTC-7, Mike Packard

Re: [RBW] Rene Herse Triple

2020-01-24 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 1/24/20 7:27 AM, John Rinker wrote: Thanks Steve. I'm not seeing the ramped/pinned ring on the Rene Herse website. Here: https://www.renehersecycles.com/shop/components/cranks/rene-herse-outer-chainring/ The 11 speed rings are ramped and pinned. Also, are your index or friction

Re: [RBW] Rene Herse Triple

2020-01-23 Thread Steve Palincsar
eur with a wide cage and flat plates. -Jeremy Till Sacramento, CA On Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 11:21:19 PM UTC-8, John Rinker wrote: Thank you Steve. First, that's a beautiful bicycle. Wow! Lemme know when you're ready to trade it in ;). I appreci

Re: [RBW] Rene Herse Triple

2020-01-22 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 1/22/20 1:51 PM, Jack K wrote: Steve Palincsar wrote in part: /Also, I started out prejudiced against 11 speed: a bad Spinal Tap joke, 1 more useless speed provided at the cost of hundred dollar chains and a three hundred dollar chain tool. / Steve, if you're paying $100 for a decent 11

[RBW] Re: New 55cm 700c Atlantis. Same as my 55cm 700c Appaloosa?

2020-01-19 Thread Steve Cole
Hi, While I did not do a column by column error check, the data on bikeinsight's chart for Appaloosa rake is off by a factor of 10. Where it shows a rake of 54 mm, it should be 5.4 mm. Steve Cole Arlington, VA On Sunday, January 19, 2020 at 9:05:29 AM UTC-7, j.schwartz wrote: > >

Re: [RBW] Rene Herse Triple

2020-01-19 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 1/19/20 2:21 AM, John Rinker wrote: Thank you Steve. First, that's a beautiful bicycle. Wow! Lemme know when you're ready to trade it in ;). Thanks.  Not a chance. I appreciate you sharing your experience, and I'm sure it will help me move forward. Right now I'm running 9-speeds

Re: [RBW] Re: Advice Needed: Tires

2020-01-14 Thread Steve Palincsar
irt a part of the time. I also just did a 70 mile mixed surface rideusing 32mm Rene Herse tires and they held up great on some pretty serious gravel. On Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 9:25:58 AM UTC-5, Steve Cole wrote: I want to replace the tires I currently am running on a bike I use

[RBW] Advice Needed: Tires

2020-01-14 Thread Steve Cole
recommend. Many thanks. Steve Cole Arlington, VA -- 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.co

Re: [RBW] Re: Tires

2020-01-10 Thread Steve Palincsar
her thing from Compass/Rene Herse. Sorry, but I've needed to get that off my chest for a long time. We now return to your regulary scheduled programming. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Can we talk about long wheelbases?

2020-01-09 Thread Steve Cole
. I can't wait to get it, ride it and see whether I no longer look to my Homer as my daily driver. Good luck. Steve Cole Arlington, VA On Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 2:39:03 PM UTC-7, Matt Dreher wrote: > > Fair, I was a bit rushed writing that. I think it's a sort of a modern > v

[RBW] Re: Can we talk about long wheelbases?

2020-01-07 Thread Steve Cole
. It allows me to fill more of my day pleasurably than I could if I rode and did not obsess about it. Steve Cole Arlington, VA On Sunday, January 5, 2020 at 5:43:56 PM UTC-7, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > I have wanted to start this thread for weeks. Fearing controversy, not > desiring

Re: [RBW] Re: Can we talk about long wheelbases?

2020-01-07 Thread Steve Palincsar
nd if it's a hilly route with a strong headwind, I best not be in a hurry. Anywayz, I am glad someone else mentioned pedal strike, because when I mentioned it in the past people assumed I was some sort of newby who didn't know how to ride. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You rec

[RBW] Re: Experiences with Atlantis

2020-01-05 Thread Steve Cole
Please do not send private messages on this topic. There are many who would benefit from and appreciate the views shared. On Sunday, January 5, 2020 at 1:03:29 PM UTC-7, Robert Gardner wrote: > > Hi all -- > > So, I'm thinking about a touring/gravel/all-road'y type bike I can put > gigantic

[RBW] Re: Speedometer apps

2019-12-31 Thread Steve Cole
-- has been updated for the iPhone. I am not able to speak to its availability for Android phones. If you find it available, it is simple and clear. Good luck. Steve Cole Arlington, VA On Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at 9:03:21 AM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > I've downloaded a

Re: [RBW] Magic tips for clearing rocks from inside tires?

2019-12-27 Thread Steve Palincsar
it being 150 proof. Sardonic grin. With abandon, Patrick (where it's a delightful balmy 25, making this fond reminiscence. Grin.) -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To u

Re: [RBW] Magic tips for clearing rocks from inside tires?

2019-12-27 Thread Steve Palincsar
e only had one flat below zero. Grin. I can't imagine there would be much to grin about trying to fix a flat at -20˚F. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubsc

Re: [RBW] Re: Charlie H Gallop!

2019-12-24 Thread Steve Palincsar
night. On 12/24/19 7:55 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: You need to try some decent current v-brakes. I remember the modulation issue from the early - Shimano Parallel Push was weird when the pivots got sloppy - but it's been ages since I've encountered it. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA

Re: [RBW] Re: Charlie H Gallop!

2019-12-24 Thread Steve Palincsar
Dahon have excellent modulation; similar to hydro disc brakes, among the best brakes I’ve used. I had centerpulls on a 650b conversion that had excellent modulation and felt great. Until the rims were wet, then they lost all power. No thanks. Eric On Tuesday, December 24, 2019, Steve Palincsar

Re: [RBW] Re: Charlie H Gallop!

2019-12-24 Thread Steve Palincsar
modulation and incompatibility with road brake levers as cons. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- 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-o

Re: [RBW] Pink'd out Atlantis Build

2019-12-13 Thread Steve Palincsar
n McClusky wrote: Wow!  Wish I’d had that when I was racing mountain bikes back in ‘87.  Beautiful job, James. John (fondly remembering crackle paint and Bell V1 helmets) -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

Re: [RBW] Pink'd out Atlantis Build

2019-12-13 Thread Steve Palincsar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEjXPY9jOx8 "It's the ultimate enticement... <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sXHQKJwOMA>" On 12/13/19 12:22 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: Crockett & Tubbs bike!  -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message becaus

Re: [RBW] Pink'd out Atlantis Build

2019-12-13 Thread Steve Palincsar
a25-4d24daa9e9d3%40googlegroups.com <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/6cd42ed8-ff6f-4c2b-8a25-4d24daa9e9d3%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer>. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gro

[RBW] Re: FS Sackville Tool Roll

2019-12-11 Thread Steve Butcher
The tool roll has sold. On Monday, December 9, 2019 at 1:30:29 PM UTC-6, Steve Butcher wrote: > > [image: 20191209_102345.jpeg] > > > [image: 20191209_102345.jpeg] > > [image: 20191209_102357.jpeg] > As this never sold, I'm relisting this Riv item along with some

Re: [RBW] Re: Law professor, Riv Rider

2019-12-07 Thread Steve Palincsar
officials and their policies. *Ride reports most likely from the types of rides that Rivs are optimized for (S24Os for example) but given it’s a ride report, some leeway was to be expected. On Dec 7, 2019, at 12:52 PM, Garth wrote: Discussing bike stuff is what we're here for. -- Steve

[RBW] Re: FS: Components & Bags

2019-12-06 Thread Steve Cole
Thanks to everyone who purchased items. Everything I thought would attract others' interests did. So I am grateful. What didn't sell now goes to my local bicycle charity. Steve Cole Arlington, VA On Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 1:26:00 PM UTC-5, Steve Cole wrote: > > Hi, TI'm cleani

Re: [RBW] There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

2019-12-04 Thread Steve Palincsar
cross this before. Some bikes build easily and the direction is clear; others what to go in their own direction, their personality refuses to go the way you intend. Those bikes with their own unique personality generally end up being my favorites. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -

Re: [RBW] There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

2019-12-04 Thread Steve Palincsar
You can read IG without being a member, never mind posting. On 12/4/19 10:43 AM, masmojo wrote: Leah writing on Instagram!? That's almost tempting enough to lure me back into the social media quagmire. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: FS: Components & Bags

2019-12-04 Thread Steve Cole
condition -- $35 Sackville – XS Saddlesack – Olive – excellent used condition – $50 Minnehaha Barrel Saddle Bag – Black Canvas – Very good used condition -- $10 Thanks again, Steve Cole Arlington, VA On Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 1:26:00 PM UTC-5, Steve Cole wrote: > > Hi, TI'm cleaning

[RBW] Re: FS: Components & Bags

2019-12-03 Thread Steve Cole
Sorry, Sold On Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 6:11:39 PM UTC-5, velomann wrote: > > I’ll take the b-66 saddle if still available. > Mike M -- 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: FS: Components & Bags

2019-12-03 Thread Steve Cole
Sorry. Sold. On Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 3:44:37 PM UTC-5, Sean B. wrote: > > $20 for both Velo Orange Complete Cable Housings for both Brakes and > Derailleur? If so, I'm interested. > > On Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 12:26:00 PM UTC-6, Steve Cole wrote: >> >&g

[RBW] Re: FS: Components & Bags

2019-12-03 Thread Steve Cole
Both have sold. On Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 2:38:17 PM UTC-5, Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY wrote: > > Interested in the dura-ace shifters and the shop sack. Will dm asap > -Kai -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] FS: Components & Bags

2019-12-03 Thread Steve Cole
, the cheapest way. Oversize items, like handlebars will also be shipped USPS. Here a link to photos of these items: https://share.icloud.com/photos/0YF2tSBunyv-_QyHrg74AtRnw Thanks, Steve Cole Arlington, Virginia Sugino XD2 Triple Crankset – brand new, never used – 48/36/26 - $125 VP

Re: [RBW] Did anyone notice the Rivendell reference in The Irishman?

2019-11-29 Thread Steve Palincsar
google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/c3da3d8b-3312-4144-8429-a31229ef3392%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer>. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from th

Re: [RBW] There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

2019-11-26 Thread Steve Palincsar
> On Nov 26, 2019, at 3:15 PM, Steve Palincsar > wrote: > >  >> On 11/26/19 6:02 PM, 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: >> Is that the front part of the rear fender that attaches to the chainstay bridge between the chainstays? Perhaps it’s supposed

Re: [RBW] There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

2019-11-26 Thread Steve Palincsar
, it would bind on any but the narrowest tire.  And anyway I've never seen a fender come pre-indented for the chain stays, and that's not what a stay indentation looks like. http://notfine.com/bikes/articles/MetalFenders-BQ34.pdf   see p. 3 for indenting fender for chainstay -- Steve Palincsar

Re: [RBW] Re: Copenhagen wheel Rivs vs ebike

2019-11-24 Thread Steve Palincsar
ious Riv e-bike experimentations. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- 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+uns

Re: [RBW] Re: There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

2019-11-21 Thread Steve Palincsar
Yes exactly!  Thanks. On 11/20/19 11:01 PM, 'jeffrey kane' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: I believe Steve is thinking of the Portland Design Works fender safety tabs. https://ridepdw.com/collections/custom-fender-fit-collection/products/full-metal-fenders-safety-tabs?variant=24829153601 I've

Re: [RBW] Re: There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

2019-11-20 Thread Steve Palincsar
would you still say metal fenders without break aways for the rough riding you do? I'd be more worried about being robbed at gunpoint on an urban paved path than I would about a crash from a stick.   That actually does happen around here - rarely, but it does happen. -- Steve Palincsar

Re: [RBW] Re: There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

2019-11-20 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 11/20/19 3:48 PM, Roberta wrote: Steve, Alex, masmojo, Deacon P, Patrick (I hope I didn't leave anyone out)-- Do metal fenders have the quick release (breakaway) tabs that SKS fenders have? Mine don't.  Mine have sufficient clearance, and anyway I don't ride where I could pick up

Re: [RBW] Re: There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

2019-11-20 Thread Steve Palincsar
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Re: [RBW] Re: There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

2019-11-20 Thread Steve Palincsar
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[RBW] Re: New 2019 frame geometry charts up on RBW's website

2019-11-19 Thread Steve Cole
. I have a 55 cm on order that will be built up soon after it arrives. I'll post about it when I get it. Steve Cole Arlington, VA On Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 8:53:11 AM UTC-5, Chris L wrote: > > I was just looking at the Gus geometry charts and noticed all of the bikes > are

[RBW] Re: Great Allegheny Passage and C.

2019-11-18 Thread Steve Cole
Jacob, Sounds like a fabulous 4+ days. I don't generally think of record-setting cold days in November as very desirable. Since they allowed you to cycle the C without mud on a frozen, leaf-covered surface, I might change my mind. I'm wondering how cold it got at night and what kind of

Re: [RBW] Gus or Susie?/Threadless Weight vs Quill Weight?

2019-11-16 Thread Steve Palincsar
in the first place. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Drivetrain Hack

2019-11-09 Thread Steve Palincsar
eat with an mtb derailer." -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- 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+unsubsc

Re: [RBW] Re: Drivetrain Hack

2019-11-09 Thread Steve Palincsar
to friction” will be able to continue and make all this moot. There are folks on the iBOB list who friction-shift Hyperglide 10 and are happy.  I'm not one of them: my happiness with friction shifting Hyperglide ends at 7. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received

Re: [RBW] Re: Drivetrain Hack

2019-11-08 Thread Steve Palincsar
r derailleur.  Many of my riding companions have the same setup with 10 spd cassettes w/36T large sprockets. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this g

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