Re: [RBW] Re: Friction shifting with Dia Compe bar e nd “Silver Shifters”

2010-08-17 Thread nathan spindel
I like Grant's similar solution to this, found on the Shifting page on rivbike.com: If you're grinding slowly up a hill and suddenly find that you need to shift: 1. Point your bike across the road (traverse) to lessen the slope. 2. Pedal hard for a stroke to get up a small bit of speed. 3. Pedal

[RBW] Re: Friction shifting with Dia Compe bar end “Silver Shifters”

2010-08-17 Thread reynoldslugs
I have the same setup on several bikes, and had the same problem. Even after a successful shift, the chain skipped a lot when using the three biggest cogs on the rear cassette. On my bikes that have the 11-34 or 12-34 rear cassette, I have switched over to Shimano indexed bar-end shifters, which

[RBW] Re: RIV status of 650; and big frames .

2010-08-17 Thread rperks
Counter point on tire size and aesthetics, http://www.flickr.com/photos/rperks1/4849743094/in/set-72157622761433374/ best shot I have with the fenders on. I can ride anything in my region on or off road with the 42mm tires, they just ride like truck retreads. Although you can crush bottles with

Re: [RBW] Re: Friction shifting with Dia Compe bar e nd “Silver Shifters”

2010-08-17 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Tue, 2010-08-17 at 14:22 -0700, reynoldslugs wrote: I have the same setup on several bikes, and had the same problem. Even after a successful shift, the chain skipped a lot when using the three biggest cogs on the rear cassette. On my bikes that have the 11-34 or 12-34 rear cassette, I

[RBW] For Sale: Rivendell clothes, bags, and gear, Brooks, Nitto, Berthoud, Grand Bois, Velo-Retro Reprints, and More

2010-08-17 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Hello fellow Rivendell Riders. I have a lot of stuff I'd like to clear out, so here's my For Sale list. Please respond to me directly, not the whole list! Thanks! Please visit http://www.adventurecorps.com/forsale/index.html for photos, details, and prices. First come, first served. Contact me to

Re: [RBW] For Sale: Rivendell clothes, bags, and gear, Brooks, Nitto, Berthoud, Grand Bois, Velo-Retro Reprints, and More

2010-08-17 Thread Thomas Haggerty
Which color is the Berthoud 'banana' bag, black or grey? Thanks, Tom On Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 2:43 PM, XO-1.org Rough Riders adventureco...@gmail.com wrote: Hello fellow Rivendell Riders. I have a lot of stuff I'd like to clear out, so here's my For Sale list. Please respond to me directly,

Re: [RBW] For Sale: Rivendell clothes, bags, and gear, Brooks, Nitto, Berthoud, Grand Bois, Velo-Retro Reprints, and More

2010-08-17 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Tue, 2010-08-17 at 14:54 -0700, Thomas Haggerty wrote: Which color is the Berthoud 'banana' bag, black or grey? http://www.adventurecorps.com/forsale/pages/DSC04764.html He's got pix of everything for sale on the page linked below Thanks, Tom On Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 2:43 PM,

[RBW] Re: For Sale: Rivendell clothes, bags, and gear, Brooks, Nitto, Berthoud, Grand Bois, Velo-Retro Reprints, and More

2010-08-17 Thread rperks
I will come out and officially admit that I covet your garage - cangrats on the sale Rob On Aug 17, 2:43 pm, XO-1.org Rough Riders adventureco...@gmail.com wrote: Hello fellow Rivendell Riders. I have a lot of stuff I'd like to clear out, so here's my For Sale list. Please respond to me

[RBW] Re: For Sale: Rivendell clothes, bags, and gear, Brooks, Nitto, Berthoud, Grand Bois, Velo-Retro Reprints, and More

2010-08-17 Thread franklyn
Hi, I am interested in the GB Cerf tires and the Riv Banana and Keven's bags. Let me know if they are still available. thanks, Franklyn On Aug 17, 2:43 pm, XO-1.org Rough Riders adventureco...@gmail.com wrote: Hello fellow Rivendell Riders. I have a lot of stuff I'd like to clear out, so

[RBW] Re: Friction shifting with Dia Compe bar end “Silver Shifters”

2010-08-17 Thread reynoldslugs
Steve: my post referred to my experience with 9 sp cassettes. I do use Silvers on 7 speed freewheels (13-28) and 9 speed 12-27's, but I've never tried a wide range 7 speed (like your 13-30). On Aug 17, 2:34 pm, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Tue, 2010-08-17 at 14:22 -0700,

[RBW] Updated FOR SALE list

2010-08-17 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Wow, I guess I'm everybody's new best friend here since almost everything sold right away after my previous post! Here is what I still have For Sale. I will keep the website slideshow up-to-date, too, to the best of my ability: http://www.adventurecorps.com/forsale/index.html For everyone who

[RBW] Re: For Sale: Rivendell clothes, bags, and gear, Brooks, Nitto, Berthoud, Grand Bois, Velo-Retro Reprints, and More

2010-08-17 Thread Frankwurst
Hate to rain on your request Franklyn but they went fast. I already tried. Kevans bag might still be there though. On Aug 17, 6:04 pm, franklyn sini...@msn.com wrote: Hi, I am interested in the GB Cerf tires and the Riv Banana and Keven's bags. Let me know if they are still available.

Re: [RBW] Re: Friction shifting with Dia Compe bar e nd “Silver Shifters”

2010-08-17 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Tue, 2010-08-17 at 16:11 -0700, reynoldslugs wrote: Steve: my post referred to my experience with 9 sp cassettes. I do use Silvers on 7 speed freewheels (13-28) and 9 speed 12-27's, but I've never tried a wide range 7 speed (like your 13-30). I asked because I couldn't make it work

[RBW] Western Mass

2010-08-17 Thread alford
Hi All, I'm moving to Western Mass next month and wanted to know if anyone on the list has any tips, insights, whathaveyou to offer to a newbie in the area. Especially interested in winter riding and road conditions. I know this is a bit OT but I do have a Quickbeam that I hope to introduce to

[RBW] Re: RIV status of 650; and big frames .

2010-08-17 Thread EricP
Having been on that ride, I can attest to the bike's beauty. Unfortunately, don't have a good photo of it to add. Yes, a reflector would be a nice add on, but the integrated light makes up for that in my opinion. Part of me wishes for a larger 650B bike again. (Esteban has the one I tried to

[RBW] Re: Friction shifting with Dia Compe bar end “Silver Shifters”

2010-08-17 Thread EricP
While I like and use the Silver shifters on my Sam Hillborne, that bike has a 7 speed freewheel. Did try it with an eight speed cassette and did not like the shifting characteristics. Seemed to my fingerbrain that the correct spot was right between clicks on the the shifter, so nothing was

[RBW] Re: Friction shifting with Dia Compe bar end “Silver Shifters”

2010-08-17 Thread RayO
On two different bikes I use Silver downtube shifters with 7 speed IRD freewheels and Campy Mirage and a Champ rear derailleur. I can't believe how well this works in comparison to 70's-80's top end Campy (Record/Super Record). I stil have to ease off a little to down shift while climbing but,

[RBW] Re: Western Mass

2010-08-17 Thread Esteban
I decided to reply to the whole list, because everyone should visit and ride Western Mass at some point! I lived in Northampton in the late 90s during grad school, and loved every minute of it. This is coming from a San Diego native. There are lots of rail trails and some great dirt roads

[RBW] Re: RIV status of 650; and big frames .

2010-08-17 Thread Earl Grey
What a difference 10 months make. Last October I ordered my Sam, and being between the 52 and the 56, I ordered the 56, partly because my 19 year old other bike (Fisher Sphinx monster cross) is decidedly too small (17!), and Grant was encouraging me to go big. But I also live in Thailand, and

[RBW] Want some 700C Hetres or Pari-Motos? Sign up here

2010-08-17 Thread Earl Grey
Note, I have absolutely no power to make this happen, but if there are enough of us who would pre-order such a beast, perhaps someone with actual power would make this happen. Please specify if you have a preference for a Pari-Moto (38mm, ultra-light) or a Hetre (42mm, slightly thicker tread, but

Re: [RBW] Want some 700C Hetres or Pari-Motos? Sign up here

2010-08-17 Thread andrew hill
Add me to that list. :) Best, Andrew On Aug 17, 2010, at 8:13 PM, Earl Grey wrote: Note, I have absolutely no power to make this happen, but if there are enough of us who would pre-order such a beast, perhaps someone with actual power would make this happen. Please specify if you have a

Re: [RBW] Want some 700C Hetres or Pari-Motos? Sign up here

2010-08-17 Thread Seth Vidal
On Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 11:13 PM, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote: Note, I have absolutely no power to make this happen, but if there are enough of us who would pre-order such a beast, perhaps someone with actual power would make this happen. Please specify if you have a preference for a

[RBW] Re: Want some 700C Hetres or Pari-Motos? Sign up here

2010-08-17 Thread Cycletex
Yup. I'll take either with the Pari-Moto my first choice. On Aug 17, 10:13 pm, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote: Note, I have absolutely no power to make this happen, but if there are enough of us who would pre-order such a beast, perhaps someone with actual power would make this happen.

[RBW] Re: Western Mass

2010-08-17 Thread Cycletex
My daughter goes to school in Noho. I haven't had the chance to ride up there yet but am dying to. Such beautiful country and so much dirt. Hopefully I can spend an extended time up there before she graduates. On Aug 17, 10:01 pm, Esteban kemm...@gmail.com wrote: I decided to reply to the whole

Re: [RBW] Re: Want some 700C Hetres or Pari-Motos? Sign up here

2010-08-17 Thread cyclotourist
Two of the Hetre model, please. On Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 8:39 PM, Cycletex clifwrightpho...@yahoo.comwrote: Yup. I'll take either with the Pari-Moto my first choice. On Aug 17, 10:13 pm, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote: Note, I have absolutely no power to make this happen, but if there

[RBW] Re: Want some 700C Hetres or Pari-Motos? Sign up here

2010-08-17 Thread Ian Dickson
I would buy some to try. They would have to prove durable for me to keep buying them, but I'd definitely try at least a set. On Aug 17, 7:13 pm, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote: Note, I have absolutely no power to make this happen, but if there are enough of us who would pre-order such a

[RBW] Re: WTT/WTS: Paul Racer Brakes for Racer Medium Brakes

2010-08-17 Thread rperks
Just clarifying that is on set? or front and back at that price? On Aug 17, 1:33 pm, Steve yngp...@yahoo.com wrote: I realize that this is a long shot, but I figured it's worth a shot... I've got a pair of NIB Paul Racer Brakes in Silver Anodized that I'd like to trade for a pair of the

[RBW] Re: Want some 700C Hetres or Pari-Motos? Sign up here

2010-08-17 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Two of each! - Chris Kostman On Aug 17, 9:38 pm, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote: I would be in for a set of both, the catch is being the one to make it happen.  The current candidates are either focused on other tire sizes or content with the current offerings where durability trumps supple

[RBW] Re: Want some 700C Hetres or Pari-Motos? Sign up here

2010-08-17 Thread Earl Grey
Rob, if you make this happen, please don't keep the good news from us on account of etiquette. :) Gernot On Aug 18, 11:38 am, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote: I would be in for a set of both, the catch is being the one to make it happen.  The current candidates are either focused on other

[RBW] Re: RIV status of 650; and big frames .

2010-08-17 Thread Esteban
Eric's old Kogswell really gets me (and the groceries and kids) around! 650B city bike, I've found, takes the cake (along with the lumps and bumps). http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/4590765200/ If Anthony at Longleaf can pull together reliable deliver of his version of the P/R, there

Re: [RBW] Re: RIV status of 650; and big frames .

2010-08-18 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Tue, 2010-08-17 at 22:51 -0700, Esteban wrote: If Anthony at Longleaf can pull together reliable deliver of his version of the P/R, there should be good, cheap 650B options out there. Yes, but what, if anything is happening with that effort? There hasn't been an update since last year,

[RBW] Vitruvian Shoes

2010-08-18 Thread Bruce
I got a pair of these based on a list recommendation and enjoy them for cycling as well as walking. I noticed today that they are closing up and offering all remaining shoes at $25/pr. Some might be interested http://www.vitruvianrunning.com/ -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Want some 700C Hetres or Pari-Motos? Sign up here

2010-08-18 Thread JoelMatthews
At just under 6', I do not think 700 42s would fit as well as that width does on a 650b frame. But definitely would be willing to pre-pay for a 700 38 ultra-light. On Aug 17, 10:13 pm, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote: Note, I have absolutely no power to make this happen, but if there are

[RBW] Re: Vitruvian Shoes

2010-08-18 Thread Mojo
I found that if you supinate, that is your ankles tend to roll outward as you walk, then Vitruvians are not for you. The inner half of the heel is more firm, the outer half softer. On Aug 18, 6:23 am, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote: I got a pair of these based on a list recommendation and

[RBW] Re: Want some 700C Hetres or Pari-Motos? Sign up here

2010-08-18 Thread jlvota
I would definately be in for a pair of Hetres. On Aug 17, 10:13 pm, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote: Note, I have absolutely no power to make this happen, but if there are enough of us who would pre-order such a beast, perhaps someone with actual power would make this happen. Please specify

[RBW] Re: Want some 700C Hetres or Pari-Motos? Sign up here

2010-08-18 Thread Thomas Lynn Skean
+1 for either, Pari-Moto preferred. But if both were available I'd get 'em as long as the pricing wasn't too out of line with Marathon Supremes. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Aug 17, 10:13 pm, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote: Note, I have absolutely no power to make this happen, but if there

[RBW] Re: Western Mass

2010-08-18 Thread Patrick in VT
On Aug 17, 8:14 pm, alford jalfor...@gmail.com wrote: I'm moving to Western Mass next month and wanted to know if anyone on the list has any tips, insights, whathaveyou to offer to a newbie in the area. Especially interested in winter riding and road conditions. I know this is a bit OT but I

[RBW] Re: RIV status of 650; and big frames .

2010-08-18 Thread EricP
And this shows how different folks react to bikes. I wanted to love the P/R. Tried everything possible to get it to work for me. Unfortunately, there were some issues that were for me insurmountable. Have a theory, although it is neither here nor there at this point. (But will mention it would

Re: [RBW] Re: RIV status of 650; and big frames .

2010-08-18 Thread Seth Vidal
On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 11:12 AM, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: And this shows how different folks react to bikes.  I wanted to love the P/R.  Tried everything possible to get it to work for me. Unfortunately, there were some issues that were for me insurmountable.  Have a theory, although it

[RBW] Re: Friction shifting with Dia Compe bar end “Silver Shifters”

2010-08-18 Thread JLa
Thanks for all the replys. My bike is quite new and the shifting is fine other than the largest cogs. If the problem was with derailleur hanger, would it affect all the gears? If forgot to say that the cassette is 9 speed (11-34). Grant Petersen's advice on the Shifting page on rivbike.com

RE: [RBW] Re: Want some 700C Hetres or Pari-Motos? Sign up here

2010-08-18 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
+1 for either or both -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Thomas Lynn Skean Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 9:51 AM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: Want some 700C Hetres or Pari-Motos? Sign up here

Re: [RBW] Re: Friction shifting with Dia Compe bar e nd ³Silver Shifters²

2010-08-18 Thread CycloFiend
on 8/18/10 8:17 AM, JLa at juhani.lait...@gmail.com wrote: Is there anyone else using the ³Silver Shifters² with Shimano 9 speed 11-34. I¹m wondering if it¹s really so that they don¹t work together well - or is it just about the technique? The main challanges with 9 speed gearing and friction

RE: [RBW] WTT/WTS: Paul Racer Brakes for Racer Medium Brakes

2010-08-18 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
I'll buy them if they're not already gone. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Steve Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 4:34 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] WTT/WTS: Paul Racer Brakes for Racer Medium

Re: [RBW] Re: RIV status of 650; and big frames .

2010-08-18 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Wed, 2010-08-18 at 11:17 -0400, Seth Vidal wrote: On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 11:12 AM, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: And this shows how different folks react to bikes. I wanted to love the P/R. Tried everything possible to get it to work for me. Unfortunately, there were some issues that

Re: [RBW] Re: RIV status of 650; and big frames .

2010-08-18 Thread Seth Vidal
On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 12:24 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: Having to deflate the tire wasn't a quality control issue, but rather the consequence of the decision to go with horizontal dropouts, I believe. Making the dropouts a tiny amount shorter would have solved that one.  And

[RBW] Re: Friction shifting with Dia Compe bar end “Silver Shifters”

2010-08-18 Thread William
I use 8-speed on all the Rivendells. Silver shifters with an 8speed SRAM 11-32 cassette. I use a normal rise rear derailleur, and I can absolutely shove it from the second-largest to the largest cog under load silently. Shifting to a smaller cog is already lightly loaded, because I'm shifting

[RBW] Re: Want some 700C Hetres or Pari-Motos? Sign up here

2010-08-18 Thread stevep33
excellent idea. +1 for either or both. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Friction shifting with Dia Compe bar e nd “Silver Shifters”

2010-08-18 Thread Brian Hanson
I would also recommend going 8 cog on the back. I found 9 too touchy with my Silvers. 8's easy. Brian On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 9:34 AM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I use 8-speed on all the Rivendells. Silver shifters with an 8speed SRAM 11-32 cassette. I use a normal rise rear

Re: [RBW] Re: RIV status of 650; and big frames .

2010-08-18 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Wed, 2010-08-18 at 12:27 -0400, Seth Vidal wrote: On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 12:24 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: Having to deflate the tire wasn't a quality control issue, but rather the consequence of the decision to go with horizontal dropouts, I believe. Making the

Re: [RBW] Re: Friction shifting with Dia Compe bar e nd “Silver Shifters”

2010-08-18 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Wed, 2010-08-18 at 09:48 -0700, Brian Hanson wrote: I would also recommend going 8 cog on the back. I found 9 too touchy with my Silvers. 8's easy. I wasn't successful with 8, but found 7 easy. Actually, I can't see the point of 8. In the first place, the selection of available

Re: [RBW] Re: Friction shifting with Dia Compe bar e nd “Silver Shifters”

2010-08-18 Thread Seth Vidal
On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 12:56 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: I wasn't successful with 8, but found 7 easy. Actually, I can't see the point of 8.  In the first place, the selection of available cassettes in 8 has dwindled to the point there isn't one I'd be interested in, other

Re: [RBW] Re: Friction shifting with Dia Compe bar e nd “Silver Shifters”

2010-08-18 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Wed, 2010-08-18 at 13:00 -0400, Seth Vidal wrote: okay - so this may be my own ignorance and vanity but: - where are you finding 7speed silver cassettes? Depends what you're looking for. I googled around just now and found a bunch of 11-whatevers and a 13-34. When they first

Re: [RBW] Re: Friction shifting with Dia Compe bar e nd “Silver Shifters”

2010-08-18 Thread Seth Vidal
On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 1:13 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Wed, 2010-08-18 at 13:00 -0400, Seth Vidal wrote: okay - so this may be my own ignorance and vanity but: - where are you finding 7speed silver cassettes? Depends what you're looking for.  I googled around just now

Re: [RBW] Re: Friction shifting with Dia Compe bar e nd ³Silver Shifters²

2010-08-18 Thread Bruce
My Ram came stock with Ultegra 9 speed (12 - 27) and bar ends and as JIm notes, I just have only to use a light touch to get them to shift. After over 6,000 miles it's all still working very well. (chain was replaced but the rest is original.) From:

Re: [RBW] Re: Friction shifting with Dia Compe bar e nd “Silver Shifters”

2010-08-18 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Wed, 2010-08-18 at 13:17 -0400, Seth Vidal wrote: An 11-28 doesn't do much for me vs what I have in 8sp and 9sp. I have an hg50 in black and it pains me to admit it but it looks awful. It's like having 1 black anodized rim and one silver, it just kinda stands out. Doesn't effect the

Re: [RBW] Re: Friction shifting with Dia Compe bar e nd “Silver Shifters”

2010-08-18 Thread Seth Vidal
On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 1:39 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Wed, 2010-08-18 at 13:17 -0400, Seth Vidal wrote: An 11-28 doesn't do much for me vs what I have in 8sp and 9sp. I have an hg50 in black and it pains me to admit it but it looks awful. It's like having 1 black

[RBW] For eBay: B'stone / BOB material, plus update on my For Sale List

2010-08-18 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
Hello fellow Rivendell riders: Thanks for your enthusiasm for helping me clean out my garage! What's left for sale (but will go eBay by tomorrow if I don't sell it here first) includes black and gray Brooks B17 Champion Special saddles with titanium rails, Sidi Cycle Titanium shoes in 44,

[RBW] Re: RIV status of 650; and big frames .

2010-08-18 Thread Esteban
But the Kogswell 700c contribution (note that I did not spell that with a k) was ultimately for a 3-page report in BQ that provided some logic for this here discussion. I don't have it here with me, but I think it went something like this: 700c is optimal for tires up to 32/33.3...650B is best

[RBW] Re: Riv's Retreat from 650B in Larger Sizes, Optimum Tire Pressures/Sizes

2010-08-18 Thread bfd
On Aug 16, 1:46 pm, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Mon, 2010-08-16 at 13:04 -0700, bfd wrote: I don't get it what's with all the randonneur worshipping? I know people here consider racing to be a bad word as it represents all that is supposedly wrong with bicycling. Yet,

[RBW] Re: WTT/WTS: Paul Racer Brakes for Racer Medium Brakes

2010-08-18 Thread Andrew
Sold! On Aug 18, 9:22 am, Allingham II, Thomas J thomas.alling...@skadden.com wrote: I'll buy them if they're not already gone. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Steve Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv's Retreat from 650B in Larger Sizes, Optimum Tire Pressures/Sizes

2010-08-18 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Wed, 2010-08-18 at 10:55 -0700, bfd wrote: On Aug 16, 1:46 pm, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Mon, 2010-08-16 at 13:04 -0700, bfd wrote: I don't get it what's with all the randonneur worshipping? I know people here consider racing to be a bad word as it represents all

Re: [RBW] Re: RIV status of 650; and big frames .

2010-08-18 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Wed, 2010-08-18 at 10:54 -0700, Esteban wrote: But the Kogswell 700c contribution (note that I did not spell that with a k) was ultimately for a 3-page report in BQ that provided some logic for this here discussion. Yes, I do have to give you that. -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: WTT/WTS: Paul Racer Brakes for Racer Medium Brakes

2010-08-18 Thread Steve
Thanks for the interest. Brakes have been sold. On Aug 18, 11:22 am, Allingham II, Thomas J thomas.alling...@skadden.com wrote: I'll buy them if they're not already gone. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf

[RBW] You Say It'

2010-08-18 Thread John Bennett
http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/270 -- 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] Re: Friction shifting with Dia Compe bar end “Silver Shifters”

2010-08-18 Thread rob markwardt
I ride a 9 speed/11-32 and an 8 speed12/30 with barend Silvers. Both work flawlessly. Disclaimer...I live on a big hill, and most of my riding includes big hills. I get a lot of practice. Also, I've been using friction shifting pretty much my whole life so it seems second nature. Not sure I

[RBW] Re: Riv's Retreat from 650B in Larger Sizes, Optimum Tire Pressures/Sizes

2010-08-18 Thread bfd
On Aug 18, 12:01 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: I guess that comes down to how you define comfortable.  For many, like my friends and I, a racing-style bike is all we need. Since we only do rides under 100 miles, actually closer to 40-60 miles, racing- style bikes with

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv's Retreat from 650B in Larger Sizes, Optimum Tire Pressures/Sizes

2010-08-18 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Wed, 2010-08-18 at 12:47 -0700, bfd wrote: On Aug 18, 12:01 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: Unless you and your friends actually race, why do you need a race style bike at all? If your primary reason to have a bike is to get around with the occasional short fun ride,

[RBW] Re: Riv's Retreat from 650B in Larger Sizes, Optimum Tire Pressures/Sizes

2010-08-18 Thread Patrick in VT
On Aug 18, 3:01 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: Unless you and your friends actually race, why do you need a race style bike at all? just like it's fun to go bombing around on a country bike, some folks find it fun to go fast on a road bike whether they race or not. light bikes

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv's Retreat from 650B in Larger Sizes, Optimum Tire Pressures/Sizes

2010-08-18 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Wed, 2010-08-18 at 12:59 -0700, Patrick in VT wrote: On Aug 18, 3:01 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: Unless you and your friends actually race, why do you need a race style bike at all? just like it's fun to go bombing around on a country bike, some folks find it fun to

[RBW] Re: Riv's Retreat from 650B in Larger Sizes, Optimum Tire Pressures/Sizes

2010-08-18 Thread JoelMatthews
just like it's fun to go bombing around on a country bike, some folks find it fun to go fast on a road bike whether they race or not. light bikes are fun to ride, and if people are having fun - why not have a race style bike? for the some, the occasional short fun ride is 50 miles at 20+mph

[RBW] Re: Riv's Retreat from 650B in Larger Sizes, Optimum Tire Pressures/Sizes

2010-08-18 Thread bfd
On Aug 18, 1:10 pm, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Wed, 2010-08-18 at 12:59 -0700, Patrick in VT wrote: On Aug 18, 3:01 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: Unless you and your friends actually race, why do you need a race style bike at all? just like it's fun to

Re: [RBW] Re: Want some 700C Hetres or Pari-Motos? Sign up here

2010-08-18 Thread Stonehog
Definitely sign me up. Brian On Aug 18, 2010, at 9:34 AM, stevep33 steve...@gmail.com wrote: excellent idea. +1 for either or both. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [RBW] Re: Want some 700C Hetres or Pari-Motos? Sign up here

2010-08-18 Thread Clayton Scott
I'd at least take one set of either and possibly both. On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 1:50 PM, Stonehog stone...@gmail.com wrote: Definitely sign me up. Brian On Aug 18, 2010, at 9:34 AM, stevep33 steve...@gmail.com wrote: excellent idea. +1 for either or both. -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv's Retreat from 650B in Larger Sizes, Optimum Tire Pressures/Sizes

2010-08-18 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Wed, 2010-08-18 at 13:47 -0700, bfd wrote: just like it's fun to go bombing around on a country bike, some folks find it fun to go fast on a road bike whether they race or not. light bikes are fun to ride, and if people are having fun - why not have a race style bike? for the

[RBW] Re: Riv's Retreat from 650B in Larger Sizes, Optimum Tire Pressures/Sizes

2010-08-18 Thread William
Life under the big tent of CYCLING. There's still plenty of room for all of us. I hope we don't revert down to the reverse snobbery of dismissing things just because they are expensive. It's possible to find a sandwich that costs $20, a cocktail that costs $35, socks that cost $80, a wallet

[RBW] Re: Want some 700C Hetres or Pari-Motos? Sign up here

2010-08-18 Thread Frankwurst
Yup. I'm in for a pair of both. On Aug 18, 12:24 am, XO-1.org Rough Riders adventureco...@gmail.com wrote: Two of each! - Chris Kostman On Aug 17, 9:38 pm, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote: I would be in for a set of both, the catch is being the one to make it happen.  The current

[RBW] FS: Paul Touring Cantilevers plus extra

2010-08-18 Thread William
My Bombadil has Paul Touring Cantilevers on it. The brakes are great, mechanically perfecto, except they ride tall on the posts. The consequence is that my Nitto Mini front rack doesn't fit without hitting the cable hanger. I checked out a spacer fix, but have decided that I'm just going to run

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv's Retreat from 650B in Larger Sizes, Optimum Tire Pressures/Sizes

2010-08-18 Thread Tim McNamara
On Aug 18, 2010, at 3:47 PM, bfd wrote: On Aug 18, 1:10 pm, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Wed, 2010-08-18 at 12:59 -0700, Patrick in VT wrote: On Aug 18, 3:01 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: Unless you and your friends actually race, why do you need a race style

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv's Retreat from 650B in Larger Sizes, Optimum Tire Pressures/Sizes

2010-08-18 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Wed, 2010-08-18 at 18:24 -0500, Tim McNamara wrote: To me, the real question is, other than styling and the whole fantasy wannabee pro racer let's play pretend, what real advantage does something like a Madone give you for precisely that kind of riding over a racing bike that Eddy

[RBW] Re: Riv's Retreat from 650B in Larger Sizes, Optimum Tire Pressures/Sizes

2010-08-18 Thread Earl Grey
On Aug 19, 3:47 am, bfd bfd...@yahoo.com wrote: On Aug 18, 1:10 pm, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: But, as Patrick stated if it gets someone out on a bike than what's not to like?! I am not sure it's all that fabulous getting a person on a bike that cannot serve as functional

[RBW] Re: Friction shifting with Dia Compe bar end ³Silver Shifters²

2010-08-18 Thread Earl Grey
For what it's worth, I have silver shifters and a Shimano 12-27 cassette on my Sam, and it shifts exceedingly well. Because of it I have fallen in love with friction shifting, and have turned off the indexing on my Fisher monster cross (Shimano 9 speed barcons, custom 12-32 cassette). On the

Re: [RBW] Heron riders might be interested

2010-08-18 Thread andrew hill
looks like it didn't meet the reserve price. i was the 2nd highest bidder, at $956.78 while that Heron was super-attractive to me with it's long top tube and horizontal dropouts (i'm trying to get a singslespeed together w/o chain tensioners and w long tt), i just couldn't bring myself to

Re: [RBW] Heron riders might be interested

2010-08-18 Thread andrew hill
ya Seth, that SO 56 is still available.. i just think it's a hair too small (and Grant agreed when I called :) -a On Aug 18, 2010, at 7:47 PM, Seth Vidal wrote: On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 10:40 PM, andrew hill neurod...@gmail.com wrote: looks like it didn't meet the reserve price. i was the

[RBW] Re: Friction shifting with Dia Compe bar end “Silver Shifters”

2010-08-18 Thread JLa
I read from Paul's web site that the Thumbies have 26mm clamp size and fit standard stem-clamp sleeves. But in the picture at rivbike.com they are mounted on Nitto bars that should be 24mm diameter: http://www.rivbike.com/images/products/full//0701/17-124a.jpg Is it possible to fit them to

[RBW] Re: Friction shifting with Dia Compe bar end “Silver Shifters”

2010-08-18 Thread JLa
Thanks for all the help and advice! :) I went for a ride and practiced shifting the 4 largest cogs. Then I rode over a hill few times and pedaled harder for few strokes and then pedaled lighter and shifted. The shifting was really a lot better than before. It’s still not perfect though. It’s

Re: [RBW] Heron riders might be interested

2010-08-18 Thread Stuart Fletcher
Hi Andrew, On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 19:40, andrew hill neurod...@gmail.com wrote: i came to the game late, however - got into Rivs after the Heron had moved on / been EOL'd. what was the original retail price of a Heron Touring frame - anyone remember? I don't know what the Herons retailed

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv's Retreat from 650B in Larger Sizes, Optimum Tire Pressures/Sizes

2010-08-18 Thread cyclotourist
Did it just become February all of a sudden? On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 7:02 PM, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote: On Aug 19, 3:47 am, bfd bfd...@yahoo.com wrote: On Aug 18, 1:10 pm, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: But, as Patrick stated if it gets someone out on a bike than

[RBW] Basic crank+cassette question

2010-08-18 Thread Adam Kimball
Hi all, I'm hoping to cannibalize some parts from an old bike, but have a question about matching cranks with rear cassette (and derailleurs if they matter). The drivetrain in question is a Shimano Ultegra compact double. The parts are quite new and would be great on a different frame, but the

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv's Retreat from 650B in Larger Sizes, Optimum Tire Pressures/Sizes

2010-08-18 Thread Ken Mattina
maybe they broke their ankles or something On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 8:33 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.comwrote: Did it just become February all of a sudden? On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 7:02 PM, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote: On Aug 19, 3:47 am, bfd bfd...@yahoo.com wrote: On Aug

[RBW] 61cm Atlantis FS

2010-08-18 Thread rcnute
Saw this just now on Seattle CL if anyone's looking: http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/1906811876.html Ryan -- 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

Re: [RBW] 61cm Atlantis FS

2010-08-18 Thread Seth Vidal
On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 11:53 PM, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: Saw this just now on Seattle CL if anyone's looking: http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/1906811876.html heh. I have a 58cm atlantis that is probably just a touch too small for me, but I still love it - just with slightly

[RBW] Re: Riv's Retreat from 650B in Larger Sizes, Optimum Tire Pressures/Sizes

2010-08-18 Thread rcnute
I was out riding. What'd I miss? Ryan On Aug 18, 8:44 pm, Ken Mattina ken.matt...@gmail.com wrote: maybe they broke their ankles or something On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 8:33 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.comwrote: Did it just become February all of a sudden? On Wed, Aug 18, 2010

[RBW] Re: Riv's Retreat from 650B in Larger Sizes, Optimum Tire Pressures/Sizes

2010-08-18 Thread rob markwardt
I sure hope you weren't on a racing bike. On Aug 18, 9:09 pm, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: I was out riding.  What'd I miss? Ryan On Aug 18, 8:44 pm, Ken Mattina ken.matt...@gmail.com wrote: maybe they broke their ankles or something On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 8:33 PM, cyclotourist

[RBW] For Sale: Atlantis 61 cm frameset

2010-08-18 Thread mojo
I have it up on the Seattle Craigslist, along with a couple pictures. I'd like to find a local buyer rather than deal with packing and shipping. I had it built up for a summer, and liked it but it was a bit too large for me. Asking $1500. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Sugino XD2 triple with 10 speed system

2010-08-18 Thread Jan RBW
Has anyone tried 10 speed systems with Sugino XD2 cranks? Rivendell's web page says: Works with everything but 10 (or more--nice one campy) speed cassette drive trains. Why wouldn't it work with 10 speed? Is the 10 speed chain too narrow? -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Sugino XD2 triple with 10 speed system

2010-08-18 Thread Seth Vidal
On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 11:59 PM, Jan RBW jan@gmail.com wrote: Has anyone tried 10 speed systems with Sugino XD2 cranks? Rivendell's web page says: Works with everything but 10 (or more--nice one campy) speed cassette drive trains. Why wouldn't it work with 10 speed? Is the 10 speed chain

[RBW] Re: Sugino XD2 triple with 10 speed system

2010-08-18 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
The spacing between the chainrings on the XD is for 7/8sp chain. If you are using indexed shifting for 10sp with 10sp chain, then the front derailleur won't push the chain far enough to make the shift. You could get around this if your front shifter is friction, but I imagine there is a risk of

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv's Retreat from 650B in Larger Sizes, Optimum Tire Pressures/Sizes

2010-08-18 Thread Tim McNamara
On Aug 18, 2010, at 6:33 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: On Wed, 2010-08-18 at 18:24 -0500, Tim McNamara wrote: To me, the real question is, other than styling and the whole fantasy wannabee pro racer let's play pretend, what real advantage does something like a Madone give you for precisely

[RBW] Good News for Melinda Lyon

2010-08-19 Thread Phil Bickford
My Mom sent me an article clipped from the Salem News: August 12, 2010 After two years, woman's stolen bicycle is found By Bruno Matarazzo Jr. Staff Writer, Salem

[RBW] Re: For Sale: Atlantis 61 cm frameset

2010-08-19 Thread Mojo
FYI This post is not from 'Mojo' in Western Colorado that has been posting here for years. On Aug 18, 9:44 pm, mojo fromabui...@att.net wrote: I have it up on the Seattle Craigslist, along with a couple pictures. I'd like to find a local buyer rather than deal with packing and shipping. I had

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