[RBW] Re: Hi y’all - new Sam in town

2023-04-24 Thread Ted Durant
position unloads the front wheel, making the steering feel lighter, twitchier. In the case of the Quickbeam, I didn't like it at all and went right back to drop bars. But, I'm a drop bar rider and so that's how almost all of my bikes are set up. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received

[RBW] Re: Homer Hilsen: Braking performance

2023-04-26 Thread Ted Durant
pads on mine, and AGC (Aero Gran Compe) brake levers. It's worth mentioning that I am super light and never had more than a stuffed handlebar bag on the bike. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch&q

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

2023-04-15 Thread Ted Durant
sion, though, because I like moving the light forward to reduce tire shadow. The standard short mount will be fine for this. On other bikes I've mounted a Paul Gino to a right-angle piece bolted to the front end of the Nitto F-15 rack. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message bec

[RBW] Re: Deer-bike collision

2023-05-01 Thread Ted Durant
washer on the driver side, though. Like you, I'm feeling like I used up a bunch of luck. Nature seems to be fighting back. Very glad you were able to take the punch with minimal damage! Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Re: "You need 7 bikes" article

2023-03-30 Thread Ted Durant
Kudos to Eric for finding that blurb in RR42! Always fun to re-read those. This discussion has another dimension in my case. Living in Wisconsin, with children and grandchildren in California and Maine, I have to ponder the right number of bikes in each location. :-) Ted Durant Milwaukee WI

Re: [RBW] Sharing your winter ride photos northern hemisphere Spring 2023

2023-04-11 Thread Ted Durant
> On Apr 11, 2023, at 1:29 PM, JohnS wrote: > > Ted, nice picture of your bike and the lighthouse. Which one is that? Thanks John! That’s Nauset light, between Eastham and Welfleet. Ted Durant -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] Sharing your winter ride photos northern hemisphere Spring 2023

2023-03-27 Thread Ted Durant
Thanks! Green grass, blue skies, white clouds… another couple of months and we’ll have that here in Wisconsin! Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA > On Mar 27, 2023, at 5:51 PM, John Rinker wrote: > > Yowza Ted, that Breadwinner is a beaut! Great color scheme. > > Cheers, John >

Re: [RBW] Sharing your winter ride photos northern hemisphere Spring 2023

2023-03-28 Thread Ted Durant
Luke - FUN looking Wolverine! Takashi - wow, it's going to be hard to top that for Spring photos! Ted Durant Milwaukee Wisconsin 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: Riv Riders Interactive Map is Live!

2023-03-20 Thread Ted Durant
in approximate coordinates for mine, and I listed my bikes, though not the sizes. That's a good suggestion. I don't think potential thieves care much about the size - it's not like they're looking for bikes to ride themselves! Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Rivs on film

2023-02-10 Thread Ted Durant
On Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 7:17:57 PM UTC-6 jamin orrall wrote: Taken with a Nikon FE on Kodak portra film. He's got Portra, and he knows how to use it Apologies to ZZTop Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Sharing Your Winter Ride Fotos 2023

2023-02-07 Thread Ted Durant
> On Feb 7, 2023, at 7:06 AM, Eric Marth wrote: > A few from Sunday, it was around 50 degrees and mostly cloudy but quite warm > out in the patches of sun. Wow, you have beautiful roads, even in February! Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are s

[RBW] WTB: Brass Headset Spacers

2023-01-31 Thread Ted Durant
Hi All - Working on my Lime Olive Sam build, I am trying to find a couple of 2mm brass 1" headset spacers. The usual retail options aren't available. Anybody have a couple they are willing to spare? Please contact me offline. Thanks! Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You rec

Re: [RBW] Bikes For Sale: Craigslist, ebay, etc. Fall 2022 edition

2023-02-02 Thread Ted Durant
... ad says, " just not using it as much as I thought I would". How much did they think they were going to use it in December in Chicago? Ted Durant Just up the road in Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owne

[RBW] Re: Just restored '95 Riv Road

2023-02-10 Thread Ted Durant
said about one of Eric Marth's projects, I love seeing people do this sort of thing where it's clear they're not thinking about "what can I sell this for?" Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bun

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Summer Riding Photos 2023

2023-07-14 Thread Ted Durant
. Yes, when the sun comes out, the layers peel off quickly. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA (reporting from Dingle, Kerry, Ireland) -- 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

[RBW] Re: Sharing your winter ride photos northern hemisphere Spring 2023

2023-05-28 Thread Ted Durant
On Sunday, May 28, 2023 at 1:27:59 PM UTC-5 cjus...@gmail.com wrote: Just got back from a 45 mile loop myself and thought you might recognize this one. Now that's a handsome bike :-) For those who don't know ... that Waterford-built Riv ATB used to be mine. My first Riv, in fact. Ted Durant

Re: [RBW] Re: Sharing your winter ride photos northern hemisphere Spring 2023

2023-05-28 Thread Ted Durant
On Sunday, May 28, 2023 at 2:35:27 PM UTC-5 RichS wrote: Ted, what is the gearing on the front of your Heron? 48/34 Velo-Orange Drillium Great road bike setup. The drop from the 48 to the 34 is on the verge of being too big, but it's nice to have the 34t small ring. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Summer Riding Photos 2023

2023-06-01 Thread Ted Durant
Beloit—a ride up to Holy Hill was always on my early spring schedule. Here's my Waterford 1900. I miss WI in the summertime for sure...winter not so much : ) Makes me wonder if we ever passed by each other out that way! Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Re: Gearing (was Getting Over My Head)

2023-05-31 Thread Ted Durant
That seems to be one of the things favored by 1x fans - that your chain line is (if setup correctly) in the center of the rear cluster and never at the extreme. I say secondary, but for some riders those factors might have a higher priority than they do for me. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI US

[RBW] Re: Let’s say I made my Clem into a “gravel bike”

2023-06-04 Thread Ted Durant
Rene Herse tire fan. The Gravel Kings I put on my Sam #1 are outstanding, too. I'm looking forward to trying Ultradynamicos on my Sam #2. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubsc

Re: [RBW] Tires, was making Clem a Gravel Bike

2023-06-06 Thread Ted Durant
. The best bike is the one that makes you smile while you’re riding, the one that motivates you to go for a ride, the one that makes you look back as you walk away and exclaim, “Gattdamn look at her!” I thought that was a fitting addition to this thread. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You

[RBW] Tires, was making Clem a Gravel Bike

2023-06-05 Thread Ted Durant
s, trying a new set of tires each year is, IMO, money well spent for max enjoyment. I highly encourage people to experiment and find what works for them. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Tires, was making Clem a Gravel Bike

2023-06-05 Thread Ted Durant
itesse, about which they say, "Its superlight casing not only reduces rotational weight, but also reduces its rolling resistance and does an amazing job at smoothing out the road." Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gr

Re: [RBW] Re: Let’s say I made my Clem into a “gravel bike”

2023-06-07 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Let’s say I made my Clem into a “gravel bike”

2023-06-07 Thread Ted Durant
I'm kind of fond of the smell of horse poop. 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-bunc

[RBW] Gearing (was Getting Over My Head)

2023-05-20 Thread Ted Durant
of my riding around home. That's around a 5.0 gain ratio for me now, which is the 42x17 on my Waterford. And, as noted, I want a consistent difference above and below that gear, which means, for me, a 2-tooth change on each side of it. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received

Re: [RBW] Re: Early 80's Specialized Sequoia

2023-07-26 Thread Ted Durant
about anyone you can name. I happen to be lucky enough to live near him and his true best pal, his wife, Shoe. And I get to see them regularly at Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra concerts. Regarding my Waterford keep your eyes out for the next issue of American Randonneur. Ted Durant

[RBW] Early 80's Specialized Sequoia

2023-07-21 Thread Ted Durant
Philadelphia apartment. If anyone has or sees on available in my size (I think 54 or 56?), please let me know! I'll send a RONA t-shirt as a finder's fee :-) Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch&q

[RBW] Re: Early 80's Specialized Sequoia

2023-07-22 Thread Ted Durant
meandering detour. I just found the Specialized Sequoia frame to feel heavy when lifting, compared to some other steel frames. But I loved the way it rode. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gr

Re: [RBW] A College Clem

2023-08-12 Thread Ted Durant
was a Schwinn Typhoon. I'd rescued it from the tunnels (a nice feature at a college in MN) and put whitewalls and shiny chrome fenders on it. Full disclosure, I think I forgot to lock it up that night. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Re: Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

2023-08-04 Thread Ted Durant
the others. 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.co

[RBW] Re: NBD: showing off, and questions

2023-08-05 Thread Ted Durant
Head lugs match what were on my Riv ATB, built at Waterford around '96 or so. Also, my ATB had vertical dropouts, where this one has short horizontals. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: 650b Gravel Bikes?

2023-07-02 Thread Ted Durant
. At the high end of competition, though, it seems virtually everyone runs 622. My saddle height is around 700mm and for 42-52mm tires 584 rims require no compromise in frame dimensions. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "

[RBW] Plush old 531 steel frames (was being precious)

2023-06-21 Thread Ted Durant
the place, especially the top tubes. My guess is those guys were using _really_ thin walls. 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 fr

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Summer Riding Photos 2023

2023-06-19 Thread Ted Durant
wagon and driving there from Cohasset (where there are less hills but at least the occasional scenic, and even iconic, ocean view). Keep them coming, folks, I love them all even if I don't comment on each one!! Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Getting in over my head

2023-05-16 Thread Ted Durant
ght food for that sort of ride, and I paid for it dearly. 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-o

Re: [RBW] Re: Getting in over my head

2023-05-19 Thread Ted Durant
a Pops, so I guess you can still call it that, if you want. Oh, and Leah, what are those nice blue pedals on your Platy?? 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

[RBW] Re: Getting in over my head

2023-05-17 Thread Ted Durant
polite the encounter. And, he and I share the same rhythm 99.9% of the time. 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Los Angeles Riv Ride

2024-02-14 Thread Ted Durant
get out and avoid backtracking a few miles. 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups

Re: [RBW] Los Angeles Riv Ride

2024-02-14 Thread Ted Durant
but now that I have a Sam Hillborne here, the Space Horse isn’t getting much love. 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 i

Re: [RBW] Los Angeles Riv Ride

2024-02-15 Thread Ted Durant
a bike for a while. My last meet up with him was in fact at Jones Coffee Roasters. He still likes to hang out there. 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 e

[RBW] Re: Intro post, pics of my RIvs, and a Homer fit question

2024-02-15 Thread Ted Durant
n you need a shorter stem so the on-the-hoods position feels neutral. 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 email to rbw-o

Re: [RBW] Los Angeles Riv Ride

2024-02-15 Thread Ted Durant
Ride With GPS route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45602857 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 email to rbw-owners-bunc

Re: [RBW] Re: Los Angeles Riv Ride

2024-02-10 Thread Ted Durant
done around my availability.Cheers!BenOn Monday, April 24, 2023 at 10:34:17 AM UTC-7 Keith P. wrote:I remember Ben/bunnyadrian planning a local ride last year.Has he seen this yet?On Monday, April 24, 2023 at 10:17:19 AM UTC-7 Ted Durant wrote:On Sunday, April 23, 2023 at 4:40:12 PM UTC-5 Houston Wi

Re: [RBW] Re: 90-year-old cyclist: remarkable video

2023-12-23 Thread Ted Durant
"popularity" measure of the segments. I like Andy's suggestion, though, that it's a metaphor for a person's life. Plenty of ups and downs. My cycling goals that I set for 2023 were "Ride a lot. Enjoy it all." I didn't quite get to "a lot", but I can say I enjoyed

Re: [RBW] "Grant hates toe clips."

2023-12-25 Thread Ted Durant
pedals also have to be matched with compatible shoes. I've experienced a similar issue as Patrick, where the pins on a pedal don't line up nicely with the bottom of a shoe, and spent the whole ride trying to find a comfortable foot placement. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received

Re: [RBW] "Grant hates toe clips."

2023-12-25 Thread Ted Durant
ht and for foot positioning. 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

[RBW] Re: "Grant hates toe clips."

2023-12-25 Thread Ted Durant
consin!) he used his front brake and went down. In trying to pull his foot from the pedal he very badly tore up the ligaments in his knee. Needless to say, when he got back on the bike the next year, I had tossed the clips and straps. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this

[RBW] Re: ROADINI in South Pasadena

2024-01-02 Thread Ted Durant
if anyone is interested). She has a Trek 310 (Reynolds 531 main tubes!). Looking forward to hopefully seeing a few people 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

[RBW] Re: ROADINI in South Pasadena

2024-01-01 Thread Ted Durant
On Sunday, December 31, 2023 at 5:21:42 PM UTC-6 Neale S. wrote:  from Glassell Park, hope to see you out there. Sounds like we need another L.A. Riv Ride soon. I will be in San Gabriel 2/11-2/17 and my West Coast Sam would enjoy meeting some relatives. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You

Re: [RBW] Los Angeles Riv Ride

2024-01-06 Thread Ted Durant
ArtCenter College of Design. Lots and lots of up and down. Just one option, but I could also get over to the Griffith Park area, and I’d always love to find new routes. I’ve also ridden some around Griffith Park and loved it. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you a

Re: [RBW] Why do some bikes just feel consistently faster?

2024-01-09 Thread Ted Durant
rs to be two dimensional in the plane of the frame, which wouldn’t represent what Jan Heine has described as his planing hypothesis. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from th

[RBW] Re: Why do some bikes just feel consistently faster?

2024-01-08 Thread Ted Durant
. Also, the ST22 rides on DT TK540 rims, compared to Mavic MA2 on the Heron. Someday I'll put the Heron's wheels on the ST22 and see how that changes things; I expect it will change a lot. Don't underestimate the importance of the fork to the feel and handling of a bike. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI

[RBW] Re: Why do some bikes just feel consistently faster?

2024-01-08 Thread Ted Durant
down tube walls are the same. The Heron Road bikes have .1mm thinner top tube walls than down tube, and my prototype has extra heavy stays, so there you go. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: A Homer Hill build....

2023-11-26 Thread Ted Durant
ng the tops of the bars level with the saddle and not too far away gives me the best combination of power (what little I have), several riding positions, and long-distance comfort. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: A Homer Hill build....

2023-11-26 Thread Ted Durant
off Mt Lukens a few weeks ago, I've been wondering if I need a Hillibike for that kind of 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 e

[RBW] Re: A Homer Hill build....

2023-11-26 Thread Ted Durant
nough..." Hoo boy, just the kind of person you want leading a group ride... one of the reasons I stopped going on group rides. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: A Homer Hill build....

2023-11-26 Thread Ted Durant
tem, but I very much prefer to make that trade-off. At 41%, the 14-tooth gap on the Silver 42x28's on my Sams is pretty much the outer limit for me. The Wide-Low (38x24) is a 46% jump which is pretty high. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] A Homer Hill build....

2023-11-27 Thread Ted Durant
e shift time to take. When you honest-to-goodness float the pedal after the shift for, it takes just half a stroke. If you apply power even though you're not supposed to, the shift goes to hell, you lose your momentum, you fail. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this mess

[RBW] Re: Studs for Winter Riding?

2023-12-05 Thread Ted Durant
so I found that skinnier tires worked much better. Unfortunately, that means that when dealing with frozen ruts, there's a lot more bone shaking going on. Nokian W106 (700x35) on my Quickbeam were the best combo I ever used for commuting in Milwaukee. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You rec

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Fall / Autumn Riding Photos 2023

2023-11-19 Thread Ted Durant
On Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 2:04:53 PM UTC-6 SallyG wrote: Thanksgiving Holiday Traffic! Hah, that's great! I also had a few turkeys cross in front of me on my ride today. I rang my bell at them but they paid zero attention. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You

[RBW] Re: Gus ride shaming

2023-11-14 Thread Ted Durant
quot; tires aren't legal in cyclocross... 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+un

[RBW] Re: Hillborne fork on a Heron?

2023-11-09 Thread Ted Durant
the all the original Heron shop drawings, but they're in storage. Let me know if you want any specific dimensions. 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 fro

[RBW] Re: WTB - 9spd Dura Ace downtube shifters

2024-04-10 Thread Ted Durant
g time ago, and that the opposite was true, that downtube shifters could be mounted on Shimano bar-end pods. And thus were born the Silver 1 bar-end shifters. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubsc

[RBW] Re: TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-04-22 Thread Ted Durant
tubes to get 4 tires going. That makes the economics a little harder to justify. It also makes carrying a new one as a spare a bit of Russian roulette. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To u

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-04-22 Thread Ted Durant
Yeah, I was going to call it that but thought people would consider me weird. ;-) Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA > On Apr 22, 2024, at 1:31 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > That little ring on mine is not glued down. It reminds me of a "Shakespeare > collar", properly cal

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-04-22 Thread Ted Durant
ody else looked at their tubes - is that collar attached or flapping around? 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] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-04-22 Thread Ted Durant
warning. I > always use my floor pump anyway, because that's the gauge I trust. I only > use my compressor to seat tubeless tires. > Silca floor pump. Started leaking on the 3rd or 4th stroke. And they don’t say to pump it up slowly, they say to inflate it 20psi at a time. I was

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-22 Thread Ted Durant
> On Apr 22, 2024, at 8:35 PM, Leah Peterson wrote: > > Him: I know how this ends. It ends with the Annual Bike Purchase of the Last > Bike I’ll Ever Need. > Doesn’t he know about the n+1 theory of bicycles? Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this mess

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-04-22 Thread Ted Durant
In the site instructions it says 10psi at a time. On the box it says 20. I was nowhere near 10psi when they failed. 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] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-22 Thread Ted Durant
pack, kept your head down, set the internal metronome, and ticked away the miles, and when you sat up you realized there was nobody behind you. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-23 Thread Ted Durant
st and comfy they are. 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: Friction 9 V 10 speed

2024-04-16 Thread Ted Durant
have to match your friction levers to your derailer and cog count combo if you want a system that works without a lot of fiddling. Not that fiddling is bad, necessarily. But you also should feel free to decide that indexing is better for your style of riding. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA --

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-21 Thread Ted Durant
hich bike", because once you figure out your fit criteria, any bike that allows you to have that position will work fine. I have my Sam Hillbornes set up almost identically to my custom Waterford ST and Rivendell Road, except on the Riv Road the handlebars are a bit farther away and lower

[RBW] Re: TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-04-21 Thread Ted Durant
ed about the fragility of the valve stem interface. No data or anecdotes, yet, on durability and ease of repair. 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 st

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-21 Thread Ted Durant
stop. 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

[RBW] Re: TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-04-21 Thread Ted Durant
itive. TBD on the durability and flat-resistance. 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

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-21 Thread Ted Durant
reduces rotational inertia, all of which makes a bike feel “zippier”.) I saw the Periwinkle sample and am stupidly tempted to get a third Sam. But I also understand the curiosity about a true road bike. My Heron and Riv Road and Waterford ST-22 have around 33,000 kms on them since 2017.

Re: [RBW] The 3x1 road bike. Anticipating some of your RoadUNO builds

2024-04-28 Thread Ted Durant
pick of any rear derailer. I would expect much crisper shifting with that setup than a wide-range triple up front. Combine it with a compatible index shifter and you'll have a nice 3-speed externally geared hub. If you were so inclined. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received

Re: [RBW] The 3x1 road bike. Anticipating some of your RoadUNO builds

2024-04-28 Thread Ted Durant
On Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 7:10:32 AM UTC-7 Ted Durant wrote: >> At 22t of required chain wrap, take your pick of any rear derailer Bad Sunday morning math. 13 teeth of chain wrap. Even better On Apr 28, 2024, at 9:36 AM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > The thing that keeps comin

Re: [RBW] Re: Gearing Choices

2024-04-30 Thread Ted Durant
a derailer dropper or a newfangled, ugly derailer with a big max cog clearance. If you're willing to go that route you can build a gearing setup with a massive range and perfectly even steps out of a 2x7. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-05-08 Thread Ted Durant
the stem, right at the junction with the tube. I left it 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, send an email to

[RBW] Re: Snake-in-a-bike

2024-05-08 Thread Ted Durant
. The others pulled up behind me; it regarded us for a bit then slithered away at a leisurely pace. 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 e

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-05-11 Thread Ted Durant
is successful. Even if it is, though, I think the "TPU tubes are less prone to flats" argument seems to be debunked. Which is too bad. I really want to like these, but the rationale is dwindling in my experience. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-05-11 Thread Ted Durant
ar more about your experience using sealant in butyl tubes. I tried that briefly. It seemed to make the tubes use-once-and-throw-away, as once it deflated the sealant stuck together so much that the tube wouldn’t inflate again. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-05-07 Thread Ted Durant
, including 2 summers in a bike shop, so if these are beyond my skill level, it's pretty hard to see how these would be useful to anyone but a competitive rider with a budget (or product sponsorship) and highly skilled support. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Spring 2024 Photos

2024-05-13 Thread Ted Durant
rotecting it from bumps and scratches. I’ve thought about getting an Olympus PEN E body, which would be even more compact, but it hasn’t seemed worth it. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Sam Hillbornes Go Live Tomorrow

2024-05-14 Thread Ted Durant
get one (it would be my third Sam) I'd be moving over the components from my BreadWinner G-Road, which include SRAM brifters. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-05-14 Thread Ted Durant
know how hard it would be to get the beads off the shelves (and back on again). I'm going to experiment with superlight tubes on my Riv Road, where I think I'll benefit from them. Not sure I'll use them elsewhere. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Sam Hillbornes Go Live Tomorrow

2024-05-14 Thread Ted Durant
place my custom BreadWinner G-Road, which replaced my Bleriot because I wanted room for bigger tires and it has a bit steeper head angle and lower trail. It also has a 3rd bottle mount under the downtube, which the Sam is lacking. I have 16 1/2 hours to decide on this one. Ted Durant Milwaukee, W

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Spring 2024 Photos

2024-05-13 Thread Ted Durant
s for a guy who rides a Quickbeam with those cranks and 3-speed hub :-) 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] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-05-13 Thread Ted Durant
. They sure feel good when riding. No word from RH on whether they're going to refund/replace the tubes I returned to them. 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] Northern Hemisphere Spring 2024 Photos

2024-05-15 Thread Ted Durant
, yes, it is mesmerizing in sunlight. 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...@googleg

Re: [RBW] Sam Hillbornes Go Live Tomorrow

2024-05-15 Thread Ted Durant
> On May 15, 2024, at 1:42 PM, Doug H. wrote: > > We are almost to 3:00 PM PST. Who is watching the clock and ready to buy a > Sam Hillborne? This almost has the feel of a Bring A Trailer auction …. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you ar

Re: [RBW] Sam Hillbornes Go Live Tomorrow

2024-05-15 Thread Ted Durant
Done. 51cm Periwinkle for my 3rd Sam. If people think I'm being piggy I'll consider letting it go. 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: wtb: 26.8 seatpost, 120-130mm quill stem

2024-05-16 Thread Ted Durant
were 300mm. 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.co

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-05-16 Thread Ted Durant
Final update from me. Rene Herse has been very good about it and is refunding me for the tubes that had the valve stem attachments fail. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

[RBW] Re: One way to try out a road bike for the Road Curious

2024-05-02 Thread Ted Durant
On Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 3:23:58 PM UTC-5 aeroperf wrote: So I picked up an ’82 Team Fuji. Got it for $150. OMG those gold UKAI rims are worth $150 apiece. Yes, LOVELY bike! (Full disclosure, I worked in a bike shop selling Fuji's in the late 70's, so I have a bias.) Ted Durant

[RBW] Re: The Cub House's Los Angeles Invitational Ride - May 18

2024-05-10 Thread Ted Durant
On Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 7:28:41 PM UTC-5 kiziria...@gmail.com wrote: This will be a fun weekend put on by the Cub House bicycle/plant shop in Pasadena, CA. I really wish I was going to be there. Take and post photos! Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Smooth Post Brake Pads

2024-03-11 Thread Ted Durant
photos. On mine, working from memory, the washers that have the channels for holding the brake pad post and the brake pad posts themselves deformed, making fine adjustment impossible. The eyebolt openings may also have deformed. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you

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