[RBW] Crank Length (was New Sugino Cranks)

2010-08-02 Thread Ted Durant
rode at a slightly higher cadence. Whatever difference I felt was definitely not worse, and maybe was better. It really opened my mind up to where I'd use 170 instead of my normal 172.5 on any road bike. I didn't do any significant climbing, but I wouldn't expect that to change my mind. Ted

[RBW] tires 'n chains

2010-09-19 Thread Ted Durant
was scattered showers, but apparently we found all of them. It will be a good test of how well Gleitmo stands up to a good soaking. It was also a good test of my new MUSA knickers, and I'm happy to say they passed the test quite nicely. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message

[RBW] Ride Report: 600k on Travelo, Pari Motos

2010-06-21 Thread Ted Durant
riding! Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI, USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr

[RBW] Notes from 600k

2010-06-26 Thread Ted Durant
I created a web page with some pictures and a description of my 600k ride from Milwaukee, WI to Northfield, MN. It's long and self- indulgent, but hopefully it's also interesting to a few of you. http://web.me.com/teddurant/Travelo/TedBlog/TedBlog.html Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI, USA -- You

[RBW] Stuff For Sale Update

2010-03-20 Thread Ted Durant
to ride these, so just make an honest offer you think is reasonable. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Packing The Travelo

2009-02-21 Thread Ted Durant
better than 700C for a break- apart travel bike. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI, USA --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch

[RBW] Riv Rally Midwest

2012-06-03 Thread Ted Durant
on Friday, and the ride from Red Wing to Wabasha on Saturday. Outstanding riding and company. Thanks, Jim. That was fantastic! http://www.flickr.com/photos/7627416@N06/sets/72157630029377718/ Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI, USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Thumbs up everybody!

2011-06-06 Thread Ted Durant
What it's all about: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6ybwW8jqjs td -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

[RBW] Riv ATB photos

2011-12-24 Thread Ted Durant
Marty's poster had a bad photo of my ATB, so I decided it was time to do a better set. Results are here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/7627416@N06/sets/72157628554831513/ Not exactly a white christmas in southeast Wisconsin this year. Ted Durant -- You received this message because you

[RBW] cable hangers - keyed or unkeyed?

2012-01-06 Thread Ted Durant
Question for those experienced with setting up cable hangers from threaded steerers: how important is it for the steerer to have a keyway (or, for older French cycle aficionados, a flat spot at the back of the steerer) to keep the hanger properly aligned? I'm assembling a bike with an

Re: [RBW] 200km in January suggestions

2013-10-05 Thread Ted Durant
Definitely on the list! Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI On Oct 5, 2013, at 8:39 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: please consider the Point Reyes Lighthouse 200 with San Francisco Randonneurs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Rainbow 200

2014-01-11 Thread Ted Durant
Anyone else on the list planning to ride the San Diego Rainbow 200? Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI -- 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

[RBW] Rona-Willow closeout sale

2014-04-13 Thread Ted Durant
for a show display frame that's been ridden a lot. Contact me off list for details. Ted Durant Rona Components -- 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] FS: lotsa parts

2015-01-25 Thread Ted Durant
, including Triplizers hardware, with a supply of poly bags and an impulse sealer. Gotta take the whole thing. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI -- 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

[RBW] Cheviot build in progress

2016-10-26 Thread Ted Durant
three are wildly different placements. https://www.flickr.com/photos/ronatd/albums/72157674363540271 <https://www.flickr.com/photos/ronatd/albums/72157674363540271> <https://www.flickr.com/photos/ronatd/albums/72157674363540271 <https://www.flickr.com/photos/ronatd/albums/721576743635

[RBW] Bleriot repaint

2018-02-22 Thread Ted Durant
Bad quick iPhone photos for now. Waterford aced it. https://flic.kr/p/23ebL9D Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI -- 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] Yakima-Pendleton

2018-03-13 Thread Ted Durant
Hi RBW folks - Anyone have favorite roads to ride between Yakima WA and Pendleton OR? Ted Durant -- 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

[RBW] Re: Rear derailleur to shift 10-speed close-ratio cassette with Bar Cons

2020-09-11 Thread Ted Durant
, as a result). There are shorter and longer cage versions floating around out there. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI, 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,

Re: [RBW] Re: Rear derailleur to shift 10-speed close-ratio cassette with Bar Cons

2020-09-11 Thread Ted Durant
bar cons)? > According to my calcs, the BarCon pulls 25mm of cable in 25 clicks (1mm per click). A Shimano 6-10 sp rear derailleur needs 20.7mm of cable pull to cover a 10-speed cassette, so the BarCon should work. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you ar

Re: [RBW] Re: Rear derailleur to shift 10-speed close-ratio cassette with Bar Cons

2020-09-11 Thread Ted Durant
ut theory and practice ... Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI 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

[RBW] Re: Ever get pulled over by police while on your bike?

2020-09-13 Thread Ted Durant
redibly bad at calculating risk - reward ratios. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI 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+u

[RBW] FS: Dromarti Black Touring Shoes 43

2020-09-27 Thread Ted Durant
- $55 including USPS priority mail shipping in continental US. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI 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-ow

[RBW] Re: anyone know how to figure out Tire Radius/rim radius?

2020-07-18 Thread Ted Durant
On Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 6:21:55 PM UTC-5 Joel Stern wrote: > I was asked to get my tire radius and I have no cluehow to do it. > > Jason gave the straight math version from the rim and tire sizes, which is fine for most purposes. If you want to get it more precisely, here are two

[RBW] Re: A different Mustache/Albastache set-up?

2020-07-18 Thread Ted Durant
On Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 9:14:34 PM UTC-5 Dave Small wrote: > I don't recall ever seeing a Mustache or Albastache bar set up like an > Albatross bar, with city brake levers and grips installed in typical > upright-bar fashion. Is anyone aware of a reason that wouldn't work well? > I'm

[RBW] SOLD: FS: Rivendell Protovelo Bleriot S 57cm

2020-07-02 Thread Ted Durant
And it's sold, just that quick. You folks are awesome! On Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at 5:40:04 PM UTC-5 Ted Durant wrote: > For sale is my "Travelo" - a Rivendell Protovelo Bleriot that has S > couplers installed by Bilenky and a recent repaint (with Bleriot decals and > head

[RBW] Re: Derailer / Shifter Math for my Custom

2020-07-24 Thread Ted Durant
ems like you're carrying extra weight if you don't get to use those two cogs ;-) Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI, 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] Re: FS: Rivendell Protovelo Bleriot S 57cm

2020-07-17 Thread Ted Durant
On Friday, July 17, 2020 at 4:30:05 PM UTC-5 ☆ Paul ☆ wrote: > Ted, maybe I missed it in your post, but where did you get the S > couplers added? Bilenky Cycle Works, Philadelphia -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Hot Waxing Chains

2020-07-30 Thread Ted Durant
op on each link - no more flooding the chain and spending another hour trying to get rid of the excess. My new bottle of 3-in-One appears to be a lifetime supply at this rate. And, the little bottle with the needle rides easily in my handlebar bag for a long ride. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA

[RBW] Re: A different Mustache/Albastache set-up?

2020-07-20 Thread Ted Durant
On Monday, July 20, 2020 at 6:05:48 AM UTC-5 Dave Small wrote: > Hi Ted, > > Do you have a picture of your set-up? Before I read your post I'd > determined that the set-up I asked about won't work, but it seems you've > done it. > I did not take any pictures of mine when I had it set up

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Mountain Bike 17.5" Waterford Built

2020-12-05 Thread Ted Durant
ide? My Rivendell Road Bike is 55cm seat tube / 55cm top tube. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI 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

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Mountain Bike 17.5" Waterford Built SOLD

2020-12-05 Thread Ted Durant
Bike is sold - thanks all! On Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 10:03:18 AM UTC-6 Ted Durant wrote: > Hi All - > > Up for sale is my 1997 Waterford-built Rivendell Mountain Bike. Asking > price is $1250 plus shipping, which will depend on where and how. > > -- You received th

[RBW] Re: That 54cm Saluki/Heron in Rhode Island

2021-01-28 Thread Ted Durant
Some clarification about the Heron ... it is not one of the originals, but is one of the 2nd Gen Tullio's batch. The fork crown is not the original round-blade Heron crown, and the tubing may or may not be Reynolds 531, which may or may not matter to you. On Thursday, January 28, 2021 at

[RBW] Re: Current Bags that fit Nitto M12 Racks

2021-06-09 Thread Ted Durant
> Looking for good suggestions as to what currently fits well on this rack. > Swift Paloma - I put one on my new Breadwinner and am very happy with it. It's not as big as the old Rivendell Boxy Bag, which is the best ever (if you can live without a built in map pocket).

[RBW] Re: Romulus death shake

2021-09-01 Thread Ted Durant
t adjustment (which didn't change anything in my case). A light touch to the top tube with a knee will also settle the vibrations. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from thi

[RBW] Re: Any former paper boys (or girls) on this list?

2021-09-07 Thread Ted Durant
of my customers were good about it. My introduction to Indian food came when I walked into the house of an Indian family - hello curry! Ted Durant, formerly of Cohasset MA, now in Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bu

[RBW] Re: Bike storage solutions: 5 or 6 bikes, fenders

2022-01-01 Thread Ted Durant
ike a bit higher to get the rim on the hook. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI 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-b

[RBW] Re: Night riding

2021-11-10 Thread Ted Durant
ing down is important in those conditions. The good news is that I find that riding at night _feels_ faster, so slowing down is okay. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe f

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Timeline - it's happening!

2021-11-29 Thread Ted Durant
and with some inconsistency in the production by Waterford. As noted elsewhere, the Long Low was added pretty early on, and you had Road Standard and Long Low as separate options. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI, USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups &quo

Re: [RBW] Where in the world has your Riv been?

2022-03-26 Thread Ted Durant
Mt. Diablo, California, of course! -- 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 discussion on

Re: [RBW] Where in the world has your Riv been?

2022-03-27 Thread Ted Durant
ir Copper Metallic, but I call it Root Beer with a Creamy Head. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI, 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-ow

[RBW] Re: Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

2022-04-07 Thread Ted Durant
ride safely! Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI 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. T

[RBW] Re: Two Lone Wolves Go On A Riv Ride

2022-04-15 Thread Ted Durant
nds of roads as you!! Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI 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. T

Re: [RBW] Babies on bikes

2023-09-02 Thread Ted Durant
, meaning they were toddlers at that point. So, in the car seat, they had plenty of head support and didn't seem to mind the helmet we had for them. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To u

[RBW] Re: Babies on bikes

2023-09-02 Thread Ted Durant
streets elsewhere. The trailer lasted well into childhood for our two daughters. Most important thing was that every ride had to be about the food. We still have it and are hoping our grandchildren will ride in it soon. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: upright bars: how does shorter or longer stem affect steering?

2023-09-11 Thread Ted Durant
ou can put a 1000mm stem on there and super long backward reaching bars and your leverage won't have changed. The amount of flex in that system will likely have changed though, and that could impact "feel" in other ways. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message becaus

[RBW] Aging cyclists (was upright bars and geometry)

2023-09-13 Thread Ted Durant
on the bike. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI 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] Re: Northern Hemisphere Fall / Autumn Riding Photos 2023

2023-10-27 Thread Ted Durant
Cherry Canyon Motorway, with some bonus time in the hills above the Rose Bowl. [image: IMG_1688.jpeg] Ted Durant Alhambra, CA 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 e

Re: [RBW] Bluelug brass bits in stock

2023-10-30 Thread Ted Durant
Industries, not from Blue Lug. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI 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

[RBW] Tree Sap

2023-09-30 Thread Ted Durant
and. it was amazing - melted the sap like magic. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI 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: Style on the bike

2023-09-29 Thread Ted Durant
70's here this week ... I'll still be wearing SS polo shirts or LS seersucker. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI 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] Re: Style on the bike

2023-09-29 Thread Ted Durant
are softer, looser knit, and the forefoot stays reasonably loose. Lately I've also been trying and liking Injinji socks with separate toes, which are really good for keeping my forefoot from being overly constricted. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Re: "A Steamy Lug Affair" by Grant Petersen

2023-10-05 Thread Ted Durant
Grant wrote, "I think we're at the point in bicycle history where lugged frames will either undergo a renaissance or face extinction..." It's nice to be on the other side of almost 25 years later and see which way it went! Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message b

[RBW] Re: FS: Dromarti leather cycling shoes

2023-08-20 Thread Ted Durant
was just finding that it wouldn't stretch enough to relieve the pressure on the bunionettes on my feet. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiv

[RBW] Re: FS: Dromarti leather cycling shoes

2023-08-20 Thread Ted Durant
thread, I also have a pair of Dromarti shoes, black, size 43, available. And some Shimano XC5's, gray, 43. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI 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

[RBW] Re: Cycling shoes for wide feet?

2023-08-21 Thread Ted Durant
dition lace-up shoes. Well, helped ... apparently there's no market for that feature anymore. Top tip for checking shoe fit. Pull out the insoles and stand on them. You'll immediately see the difference between the shoe shape and your foot shape. It's kind of scary, though ... fair warning! Ted

[RBW] Re: Alternatives to Snoqualmie Pass?

2023-08-18 Thread Ted Durant
certainly not as silent as Jan would have you believe, but they're not slow. I don't think there is any component that has a bigger impact on how a bike feels than tires. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Alternatives to Snoqualmie Pass?

2023-08-18 Thread Ted Durant
On Friday, August 18, 2023 at 9:40:45 AM UTC-5 Ted Durant wrote: I have had nothing but VERY positive experiences with Rene Herse tires I should add that most of my experience is with tubes, but I have done tubeless with some RH EL and std casing tires, and I've gone back to using tubes. I

[RBW] Re: Riv Rider Recipes

2023-08-24 Thread Ted Durant
size you like, but I aim for something a bit smaller than a golf ball. Roll the ball in coconut flour and set aside to cool and harden. They stay remarkably solid even in a warm handlebar bag, but if you put them in a pocket you'll probably have a mess. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You

[RBW] Re: Cycling shoes for wide feet?

2023-08-28 Thread Ted Durant
. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI 53217 -- 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

[RBW] Re: Long reach brake options for AHH

2022-07-09 Thread Ted Durant
es to get to that point, but not a lot. My experience with cantilevers is considerably more mixed than with the long-reach dual-pivots. Everywhere from sublime to frightening. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owner

Re: [RBW] Re: Long reach brake options for AHH

2022-07-12 Thread Ted Durant
ypothesis on the > wide variety of opinions on these brakes; I know not everyone fits this > pattern. > Well, sample n=1, I did many a winter commute in Wisconsin with them and never had a problem. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: Prescription sunglasses with progressive lenses

2022-07-12 Thread Ted Durant
liked them, so I was pleased to find they had some models with reader lenses as an option. The Veloce frame is what I use. They've been great for riding for me. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Grant “Enzo” Petersen

2022-07-20 Thread Ted Durant
And it has wheels by Campagnolo. -- 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 discussion on

[RBW] Re: Best dynamo headlight for road riding

2022-07-30 Thread Ted Durant
owering the lights, but that would be inefficient, and it's pretty cheap and not much weight to carry multiple batteries. I haven't done a long trip to test this out, yet. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R

Re: [RBW] Re: Randonneuring Bike

2022-08-23 Thread Ted Durant
golas points out, the handling has a big impact on long-distance comfort. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI 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

[RBW] Re: Randonneuring Bike

2022-08-20 Thread Ted Durant
've done brevets on tires ranging from 26mm to 54mm wide. Wider is generally better, but I've had good and bad rides on all of them. All Rivendells tend to have more tire and fender room than other bikes designed for similar purposes. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this mes

[RBW] Re: Your Road or Road-ish Riv Rubber Radius (tire width)

2022-08-09 Thread Ted Durant
, but I'm certainly happy with my fatties on pavement. https://www.renehersecycles.com/too-much-tire-a-road-test/ And, FWIW, I am a very light person. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. T

Re: [RBW] Re: Derailleur precision and wear characteristics for 11+ speed systems

2022-12-06 Thread Ted Durant
ion ratio - "Exact Actuation" - which increases the amount of cable pull for a given amount of derailer travel. That allows more room for error in the cables. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunc

[RBW] Re: Derailleur precision and wear characteristics for 11+ speed systems

2022-11-30 Thread Ted Durant
down on my right side and bent the derailer hanger a bit. Let me tell you, that sure ruined the indexing! Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] Sharing Your Fall Foliage Fotos 2022

2022-12-20 Thread Ted Durant
Beautiful! "Wicked Pissah” … I grew up in Cohasset … I know what that means. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA > On Dec 17, 2022, at 7:38 AM, Russell Duncan wrote: > > > > Fall colors of a different sort: native grassland, Flint Hills, Kansas. > Sorry, no actual Riv bi

[RBW] Re: saddle angle and lower back pain

2022-11-16 Thread Ted Durant
ency of your position; 6) core strength is hugely important; and 7) the right fit is very dependent on how much power you are generating while riding. When it's set up correctly, I feel better on the bike than I do off the bike. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message becau

Re: [RBW] SunTour Rachet Bar Ends shifting a Modern RD - Need to Trim??

2022-11-29 Thread Ted Durant
ere aren't many combo's that line up with even 1 mm clicks. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI 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

Re: [RBW] SunTour Rachet Bar Ends shifting a Modern RD - Need to Trim??

2022-11-29 Thread Ted Durant
can work with a SunTour rear derailer and a Shimano 8-speed cassette. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI 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 e

Re: [RBW] SunTour Rachet Bar Ends shifting a Modern RD - Need to Trim??

2022-11-29 Thread Ted Durant
era, other than SRAM "Exact Actuation" will probably be a good match with BarCons. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI 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 ema

[RBW] Re: saddle angle and lower back pain

2022-11-16 Thread Ted Durant
Cambium, any nose-up tilt also has the rear of the saddle tilted up. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI 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

[RBW] Re: saddle angle and lower back pain

2022-11-16 Thread Ted Durant
. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI 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 discussion

[RBW] Re: saddle angle and lower back pain

2022-11-17 Thread Ted Durant
ypically pushed back a bit going up hills. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI 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] Sam Build - Wish Me Luck!

2023-01-15 Thread Ted Durant
nd I'm really pleased they'll do the build for me. Mine is Lime Olive and will feature plenty of little brass bits, along with the olive cable housing from SimWorks. Drop bar build, because that's how I roll. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subs

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

2023-01-25 Thread Ted Durant
and money into something with no expectation for "getting their money out of it" at the end. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI 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

Re: [RBW] Sharing Your Winter Ride Fotos 2023

2023-01-30 Thread Ted Durant
ith winter riding, which is that the roads get a lot narrower so the cars get closer. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI 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,

Re: [RBW] Sam Build - Wish Me Luck!

2023-01-15 Thread Ted Durant
hought to building a silver Sam to keep at her house. :-) Sim.works has the Nissen housing, for those that are interested. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group an

[RBW] Re: Sam Build - Wish Me Luck!

2023-01-22 Thread Ted Durant
of shifting into the large/large with too short a chain can be pretty severe ... tearing off your rear derailer ... so often it's best to make the chain longer and not use the small/small combos (or ignore the rattling when you do). Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Sharing Your Winter Ride Fotos 2023

2023-01-08 Thread Ted Durant
Sorry, guess I should have posted that to the First Ride of 2023 thread ! On Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 4:57:41 PM UTC-6 Ted Durant wrote: > Travel, severe respiratory infection (not COVID, flu, or RSV, thankfully), > and this is the best I can do for my first ride of 2023. I'll do

[RBW] Re: Using Your Rivendell Vs. Being Precious: A Spectrum

2022-11-06 Thread Ted Durant
it reasonably clean, but it lives in the garage and is going to be riding on salty streets soon. This thread could easily occur on a Porsche mailing list, too. My Boxster is definitely not "precious"! Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: What epoch of Rivster are you?

2022-11-11 Thread Ted Durant
spend those 2 hours riding! Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI 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...@googlegro

[RBW] Re: WTB: Brass Headset Spacers

2023-02-01 Thread Ted Durant
On Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 8:52:41 PM UTC-6 I wrote: Working on my Lime Olive Sam build, I am trying to find a couple of 2mm brass 1" headset spacers. Thanks Joshua. RBW list is amazing. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the G

Re: [RBW] Sam Build - Wish Me Luck!

2023-03-08 Thread Ted Durant
> On Mar 8, 2023, at 6:51 PM, brendonoid wrote: > > That light and bag aren't going to play well though, at best the Edelux will > become a defacto bag support. Yup. Going to have to work on that, either modifying the existing bracket or switching to a shorty. Ted Durant Milwa

Re: [RBW] Sam Build - Wish Me Luck!

2023-03-08 Thread Ted Durant
> On Mar 8, 2023, at 7:47 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > > I can't read the size on those Gravel Kings; what diameter/width, please? > 48-584 Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" grou

Re: [RBW] Sharing Your Winter Ride Fotos 2023

2023-03-20 Thread Ted Durant
> On Mar 20, 2023, at 3:35 PM, Eric Marth wrote: > > Clear, sunny, temps didn't crack 40º and there were some treacherous > headwinds along the way. > That sounds familiar. :-( Ok, time to start a Spring Ride Fotos 2023 thread! Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You receiv

[RBW] Re: PSA FS: Original Riv Mountain

2023-03-23 Thread Ted Durant
On Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 4:32:52 PM UTC-5 maxcr wrote: Forgot to add, original owner Ted Durant said his PBH is 82cm, so thankfully too small for me ;) And my saddle height is around 70cm, in case that helps. I'd say the bike was a tad under sized for me, but I tend to ride bikes

[RBW] Re: Sam Build - Wish Me Luck!

2023-03-10 Thread Ted Durant
The Cub House does a superb job of building bikes, and they have a talent for photographing them, too. https://cubhouse.cc/custom-builds/teds-rivendell-hillborne Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch&q

[RBW] Re: Let's talk about the All Rounder

2023-03-25 Thread Ted Durant
looked back. And, what a great thread that we get a Tim Zowada sighting! Check out the brake lever hoods on that bike, folks. Tim, I think you stick with mustache bars just so you can have 4 of those hoods on the bike ;-) Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Sam Build - Wish Me Luck!

2023-03-13 Thread Ted Durant
. They don't bother me that much, and I prefer not to have saggy wiring. I thought Cub House did a good job of lining them up with the decal ends, making them less obtrusive. My plan is to replace zip ties with twine eventually. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Signing up for Scary Things: Intro to Bike Mechanics

2023-02-19 Thread Ted Durant
sted, _The Bicycle Wheel_ by Jobst Brandt is THE book on spoked wheels, why they work, how to build them, etc. It will take away most of the mystery. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: Pedal Question

2023-02-19 Thread Ted Durant
elf offers no support. On the down side, they don't have a flat/binding two-sided option, but that hasn't been an issue for me. I have a box full of old Shimano pedals and cleats. I could never get happy with the shoe-cleat-pedal interface, it was always too loose and wobbly or too hard to release.

[RBW] Re: Sharing Your Winter Ride Fotos 2023

2023-02-19 Thread Ted Durant
to call that a spring ride photo, not winter. I don't think I'll see anything like that until late April. :-) (Well, I will be riding in the Los Angeles area in early March) Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups &quo

Re: [RBW] Re: Sharing Your Winter Ride Fotos 2023

2023-02-19 Thread Ted Durant
On Sun, Feb 19, 2023 at 9:24 AM, Ted Durant <teddur...@gmail.com> wrote:On Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 11:42:14 AM UTC-5 RichS wrote:Late to the winter riding party but in Atlanta we're straddling winter and spring so take your pick.Daffodils, crocus and spirea (shown) make it look like spr

[RBW] Re: Things I Feel Guilty About: Bike Life

2023-03-06 Thread Ted Durant
ship could be (middle school girls, remember...) it was a miracle. We were just glad we didn't take too long to figure it out! Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

Re: [RBW] Sharing Your Winter Ride Fotos 2023

2023-02-17 Thread Ted Durant
, probably waiting for a full moon for a little extra, and hoping for not much wind. Power boat off shore, a couple of lines to the bow, spin it so the bow is pointing out and slide it across the sand. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA (but grew up ocean sailing off the US east coast) -- You received

[RBW] Re: Los Angeles Riv Ride

2023-04-24 Thread Ted Durant
at's a lot of climbing! But it's beautiful and fun. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI (and occasionally Alhambra, CA) -- 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

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