[RBW] The Betty Foy Project

2013-04-28 Thread blakcloud
I was cleaning up my bike stuff and my wife saw my Albatross bars that I have hanging around and said she loved those bars as they reminded her of the bike she grew up with in Japan. That gave me an idea why not build her up a Betty Foy. I am between bike projects for myself, so I ordered a

[RBW] Re: Anybody ordering to enter the Sam/Betty raffle? And usual excellent customer service from Riv folks

2013-06-02 Thread blakcloud
I decided not to build my own wheels since the raffle was announced. So I ordered a set of pre-built Velocity's for the Betty Foy that is to arrive soon. It would be nice to win, but I don't need a another Betty Foy and the Sam Hilborne doesn't do it for me. Now if we were talking about the

[RBW] Re: New to Albas after drops/staches...did this happen to you?

2013-06-19 Thread blakcloud
I had a similar feeling when I went from a drop bar to Alba's. I felt like I wanted to sit further back and push the pedals if that makes sense. KOPS is something I totally disregard, place your saddle where it feels comfortable. In the end I stopped using the Alba's because the position was

[RBW] Re: Cracked XD Crank Arm ..... And the Earth Didn't Stop Rotating :)

2013-06-19 Thread blakcloud
Did you happen to read Jan Heine's article on cranks? It discusses cranks that are shorter or longer and why they are prone to fail. Good read at least for me. http://janheine.wordpress.com/2013/06/11/its-not-easy-to-be-honest/ On Monday, June 17, 2013 5:41:17 PM UTC-4, Garth wrote: I

[RBW] Re: Who's Got a Betty on Order?

2013-06-28 Thread blakcloud
Somehow my first reply didn't make it to the board, so here is my second try. I also have a Betty Foy frame on order that hopefully will be shipped out today. It is for my wife, who actually told me not to buy her a new bike. I am just hoping when she sees it she will love it. Waiting is

[RBW] Opinions on Paul Racers or side pulls

2012-08-27 Thread blakcloud
I am starting to think about buying my dream build which will be a A. Homer Hilsen. tentatively these are the components I would like. 650b wheel set built on Phil Wood hubs. Ultegra derailleurs and cassette cranks, undecided but not Shimano, they're ugly, Maybe White Industries double. White

Re: [RBW] Opinions on Paul Racers or side pulls

2012-08-28 Thread blakcloud
, August 27, 2012 2:08:22 PM UTC-4, David G wrote: I don't think you can polish a Nitto lugged quill stem to a mirror chrome finish, can you? It is dull-bright nickel plated cro-mo steel. David G in SF On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 2:33 PM, blakcloud blakc...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: I am

[RBW] Re: Beautiful Japanese bicycle prints. Anyone read Japanese?

2012-09-06 Thread blakcloud
My wife is Japanese and had a quick look at the website and couldn't find anywhere where you could purchase any prints. She liked the cyclist gallery where they had cyclist from every season, spring, summer, fall and winter. Hope that helps. Christian wrote: Hi everyone (Apologies for

[RBW] Re: Shimano 9spd DA Downtube Shifters in Bar End Pods?

2012-09-30 Thread blakcloud
I have the same shifter and experienced the same problem but they were on the down tube of the bike. It wouldn't make the click and wouldn't stay in the cog. I tried everything to get it to work, I finally just gave up and decided I had an eight speed instead of nine. At the time I kept

Re: [RBW] What's that tool Mark's using?

2012-12-11 Thread blakcloud
If you were to buy one, I wouldn't buy a wire cutter but a true bolt cutter. Longer arms for leverage. For fender installation wire cutters work fine but if you wanted to cut the spokes off a pair of wheels, the extra leverage comes in handy (after the 64th cut, you will know why). I used a

Re: [RBW] poll: what do you have on your rack (s)?

2013-07-06 Thread blakcloud
I use a Gamoh porteur rack on the front. Sometimes I zip tie a Wald basket other times I just use bungee cords to strap whatever I need for work. Love the porteur rack. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] FS: For those interested in a 57 cm Bleriot in Toronto

2013-07-08 Thread blakcloud
Not my ad and do not know the seller but for those interested here is the link to the ad. Too big for me plus I think I will hold for a A. Homer Hilsen. http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/bik/3916024920.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Betty Foy Picnic Bike

2013-07-14 Thread blakcloud
I finally picked up the Betty Foy frame and brought it back to Toronto and built it up for my wife. I quickly put it together for the maiden voyage but it does need a few more items and of course tweaked. My wife doesn't care about bikes at all. She keeps a mama-chari in Japan for

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy Picnic Bike

2013-07-17 Thread blakcloud
Michael, my wife didn't want the bike either. Her Trek hybrid was just fine. . As I said she doesn't really care about bikes. Her bike in Japan is less than $100.00. Yesterday I asked her if she wanted to keep the Betty Foy or sell it and her answer was quick and unequivocal, no, she loves the

Re: [RBW] Re: Gotham Cargo Crate

2013-08-03 Thread blakcloud
My wife on her Betty uses a Mark's mini with a medium Wald basket and it works fine for the light loads she rides with. I on the other hand have the same basket but attached to a Gomah porteur rack. This works extremely well for me and I can carry quite a bit. My bike is not a Riv so handling

[RBW] FS White Industries ENO cranks 170 and 175 with 44 tooth rings

2013-08-23 Thread blakcloud
I have two sets of ENO cranks, 170mm and 175mm for sale. They were both black at one time and I de-anodized them. They have a few scuffs etc from riding but still in good condition. Photos can be found here.http://www.flickr.com/photos/87106495@N07/sets/72157635205572514/Right click the photo

[RBW] Re: Japan?

2013-08-25 Thread blakcloud
Sorry I can't help you directly but while going through the Flickr account of Riv bikes I came across this person. http://www.flickr.com/photos/77318553@N08/Try sending them a message and maybe they will help. The worst case is you get to see some very nice photos. Why don't you try to

[RBW] Re: Stolen Rivendell, Toronto area?

2013-08-25 Thread blakcloud
I thought the same thing when this popped up over a month ago. You can still see the original colour in the seat post binder lug and cable slots. Who would paint that bike yellow without removing the original paint first and then use a magic marker to highlight the lugs? Even if that frame was

[RBW] WTB: A. Homer Hilsen 55cm, 700c wheel size. FF only

2013-08-29 Thread blakcloud
I know this bike is rare but there were one or two for sale on this board in the last few years. A. Homer Hilsen 55 cm with 700c wheel size. Looking for frame and fork since I have almost everything else. Not interested in the 650b version yet, though it may come to this. -- You received

[RBW] Re: Help needed from the collective mind.

2013-08-29 Thread blakcloud
I am with Jim M. on this one. A complete new position on the bike where less weight is going to the hands is in order. I have the Albatross bars and on my three other bikes I have Ergons, which are the best grips I have ever used. On the Albatross, I used padded bar tape for the grip. The

Re: [RBW] WTB: A. Homer Hilsen 55cm, 700c wheel size. FF only

2013-08-29 Thread blakcloud
years ago and then sold it on the list this spring. I think there were only a half a dozen or so 55cm AHHs made. Dan Abelson On Aug 29, 2013 2:22 PM, blakcloud blakc...@gmail.com wrote: I know this bike is rare but there were one or two for sale on this board in the last few years. A. Homer

Re: [RBW] WTB: A. Homer Hilsen 55cm, 700c wheel size. FF only

2013-08-29 Thread blakcloud
. On Thursday, August 29, 2013 6:07:53 PM UTC-4, Christopher Chen wrote: Any reason why you want 700c on a smaller frame? I have a 700c 57 Hilsen and there's barely enough clearance for a large saddlesack + R14 rack. On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 2:54 PM, blakcloud blakc...@gmail.comjavascript

Re: [RBW] WTB: A. Homer Hilsen 55cm, 700c wheel size. FF only

2013-08-30 Thread blakcloud
Change of heart and will try the 650b route. I just need to decide which bike to get, the Hilsen or the Hillborne, but I will ask this is another thread. Thanks for everyone's input as it help me rethink my decision. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: SimpleOne Rohloff Conversion

2013-09-04 Thread blakcloud
That is very interesting. I am sure your customer will be really happy. I just have one question. (Apologies if this gets answered before my question gets posted). Why did you run the cable along the top tube rather than the way you did on the Sam Hillborne? The Quickbeam does not look as

[RBW] Re: SimpleOne Rohloff Conversion

2013-09-04 Thread blakcloud
for the cable routing. On Wednesday, September 4, 2013 3:50:35 PM UTC-7, blakcloud wrote: That is very interesting. I am sure your customer will be really happy. I just have one question. (Apologies if this gets answered before my question gets posted). Why did you run the cable along the top tube

[RBW] Re: WTB: A. Homer Hilsen 55cm, 700c wheel size. FF only

2013-09-04 Thread blakcloud
Thanks for the offer but I went out and bought myself some 650 wheels and some Hetre tires, so I am going to try it out on a conversion frame that I have. I did try and buy a Sam Hilborne at Rivendell but as Johnny Alien predicted the 52's are sold out but I may have not fit anyway. My PBH is

[RBW] Re: chain compatibility ?

2013-09-07 Thread blakcloud
I run three bikes with 10 speed front derailleurs and 9 speed everything else. All it means is you have to trim the front a little more than usual when you are moving to the beginning or end of the cassette. Mind you it isn't Campy but I really don't see that as a problem. On Friday,

[RBW] Re: Roadeo as Commuter

2013-09-08 Thread blakcloud
That has to be one of the nicest bikes ever posted here. I will be interested to read your review in a month or so to tell us what kind of commuter it is. I am flat bar guy and I love White Industries cranks so you hit the sweet spot for me. What size of tire did you get they look like

[RBW] Re: WTB - Hey Ho a Bleriot ( 57cm Frame/Fork)

2013-09-12 Thread blakcloud
Mike I had posted here on this board of a 57 on the Toronto CL that was $1200 complete and it was on there for three months. It is off now but I don't know if he pulled it or it finally sold. If it comes back I will let you know as I check daily on CL and Kijiji. I may be interested in the 55

[RBW] Re: Hookin' up shifters question

2013-09-30 Thread blakcloud
My procedure. First without the cable adjusted I dial in hi-low adjustment. That way I know it will go into every gear. Just use your hand to move the derailleur to the largest cog and of course the spring will bring it down to the smallest. Once that is in order I make sure the cables and

Re: [RBW] Re: FS Nitto Lugged Quill Stems

2013-09-30 Thread blakcloud
Daniel, Frank sent me an email a day after he posted and said both were sold to the same person, so I wasn't able to get one. Thomas On Sunday, September 29, 2013 5:57:25 PM UTC-4, Daniel V. Afram wrote: Frank do you still have one of these? I'd be interested. Daniel On Sep 10, 2013 4:40

[RBW] Re: BQ on Mark's rack

2013-10-03 Thread blakcloud
I still think it is a Mark's rack it just has those unneeded parts removed. On Wednesday, October 2, 2013 9:56:52 PM UTC-4, Brian Campbell wrote: More pics of the carbon rando bike: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVy2iKYmqK8 FWIW, I don't believe that is a Mark's rack. My Mark's rack has a

[RBW] Re: WTB: 56cm Rambouillet or Hilsen

2013-10-05 Thread blakcloud
Right now on eBayhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/161117584040?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649ending very soon (relative to when this was posted), a Hilsen. I am tempted but I have spent my yearly budget for bikes this year. On Friday, October 4, 2013 7:43:58 PM UTC-4, mho wrote:

[RBW] Re: Need low-down on dyno hubs/lights please.

2013-10-12 Thread blakcloud
Just installed a Shimano LX dynamo hub and an updside down Schmidt EDelux light on my commuter. As for drag, I honestly couldn't feel any difference. As for the light itself, I haven't used it at night yet, so I cannot comment. The light is tucked under my porteur rack on the left side so it

[RBW] New to me, Sam Hilborne coming soon.

2013-10-18 Thread blakcloud
The demo Sam Hilborne was up on the Riv site this morning and I bought it. Should be here in about two weeks and I am pretty excited. I have never bought a bike I have never sat on before, so this is a test and a little nerve racking. I will post photos when it arrives and after I modify it

[RBW] The Picnic Bike is Finished

2013-10-27 Thread blakcloud
I picked up my Sam Hillborne on Friday and worked on it through out Saturday to get it to the way I like it. This bike was the demo model at Rivendel so it needed a little personalization to what I wanted. So here it is my new picnic bike.

[RBW] Re: Gorgeous Autumn

2013-10-27 Thread blakcloud
Nagano is in northwest of Tokyo Japan. It is where they held the 1998 Winter Olympics. After seeing these photos I would like to take a ride through that part of Japan. On Sunday, October 27, 2013 10:28:24 AM UTC-4, Michael Hechmer wrote: Beautiful, but for those of us who are

[RBW] Re: Need collectives help on color choice.

2013-10-30 Thread blakcloud
If it was my bike, burnt orange. It is not over the top and it doesn't look bland like the sage green. Of course it has to have the cream accents for the contrast. On Tuesday, October 29, 2013 8:23:36 PM UTC-4, hsmitham wrote: Hi Bunch, New to me Atlantis and having it painted and need you

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

2013-11-06 Thread blakcloud
Wider bottom bracket will just throw the chain line off, so I wouldn't go that route. I think the Kneesavers aren't that bad of an idea. It will be $45.00 well spent in my opinion. On Wednesday, November 6, 2013 9:47:34 AM UTC-5, Shoji Takahashi wrote: Can you install a wider bottom bracket?

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Park CN-10 cable housing cutter

2013-11-08 Thread blakcloud
I bought the Hozan cable cutters, which work just fine. You can get them on Amazon for forty dollars. For brake housing I mostly use a Dremel with a cut off wheel. Much cleaner cut. On Friday, November 8, 2013 6:15:00 PM UTC-5, Edwin W wrote: I figured how many cuts do I make? Why don't I

[RBW] Re: Need dirt road riding tips...

2013-11-12 Thread blakcloud
If you feel you are going to get bucked off from hitting bumps or ruts, raise your butt off the seat, squeeze the seat or top tube between your legs (not tightly), and loosen your arms a tad to absorb the road shock and what ever the front end may do. I use this technique even in the city going

[RBW] Re: Pre-Repainting Tasks?

2013-11-12 Thread blakcloud
From the Riv site on repainting http://www.rivbike.com/kb_results.asp?ID=103 I don't know about the Ram but I know the Betty Foy headbadge was mailed to me after I got the bike and it used two sided adhesive tape of some sort. Are you getting Velocolour to repaint your bike? I am thinking of

[RBW] Re: Favorite Bike Build-up 'Secret'

2013-11-21 Thread blakcloud
As others have said: A bike repair stand. I bought a Cinelli almost thirty years ago and it was the best $75.00 I ever spent. Separate tool box. I have one of those mechanic ones with multiple sections and wheels. This is just for bike tools and parts. Tool trolley. It is just a light weight

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

2013-11-21 Thread blakcloud
Rivendell reminded me how beautiful lugged frames can be. That a nice bike doesn't have to have dropped bars. That you don't have to wear bike specific clothes. Toe clips and straps are not needed. Kick stands can be very useful. What hasn't and will never work for me, carrying anything behind

[RBW] Re: Who pre ordered an English Jacket?

2013-11-21 Thread blakcloud
It looks like a great jacket but it really needs a hood for double duty. Just a snap on hood would work just fine. On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 10:22:14 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: I think the new English Jacket looks pretty swank. Who is getting one from the pre-sale? I'm

[RBW] Re: Holy Moly. 30 minute Drone Delivery from Amazon. Need a bike part real soon?

2013-12-02 Thread blakcloud
This idea is beyond stupid on so many levels. The only thing I would like to see this used for is for organ transplants that need to be delivered quickly and efficiently. Other than that do you really need that product from Amazon that quick? Waiting is not always a bad thing. What does this

Re: [RBW] Re: Which bike gets the winter tires?

2013-12-11 Thread blakcloud
I think your decision is a wise one. I have a dedicated winter bike, Trek Portland that I turned into a single speed with 700 x 35mm Winter Marathons. This year I decided I was going back to gears, so it has been converted into a 9 speed (originally it was 10 speed). It even fits fenders.

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Marathon Winter Experience

2013-12-11 Thread blakcloud
I have these tires in 700 x 35 but have never tried them with low pressure so I can't comment on that but I do love these tires on ice and feel very confident when using them. They are not silent and as Shoji says there is quite the vibration that is transmitted to the bar when riding on bare

[RBW] Re: Goods4Salez: valid or bogus website for bike parts?

2013-12-12 Thread blakcloud
Google Map the address and it doesn't exist. The town and zip code are correct but no Peck Street to be found. Did a Whois on the website and it belongs to someone in India. Bogus for sure. On Thursday, December 12, 2013 5:44:06 PM UTC-5, Tim Gavin wrote: Shopping for studded tires, I

Re: [RBW] Six - Count 'em! - SIX CX Bikes at RBWHQL today!

2013-12-24 Thread blakcloud
Not really for the reasons you mentioned plus a few others. First the threading tool has be in total alignment with the fork steerer otherwise the headset is never going to tighten properly. Second, the tool itself is really meant to chase threads and may cut a few threads not for doing the

[RBW] Albatross bar and stem length?

2013-12-30 Thread blakcloud
I am not happy with the Albatross bar and the 10 cm stem that I have on the Sam now. I feel a little cramped in the cockpit and so a longer stem is needed/wanted. Some where on the Riv site I remembered reading to get a longer stem with this bar setup, but how much longer? The choices are 11,

Re: [RBW] Re: Larger 650B Homer's

2013-12-30 Thread blakcloud
My guess is the tires are shaved Hetres. You can find some information herehttps://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/650b/shaved/650b/PzAaS53eoow/HfquCzJLKX4J. On Monday, December 30, 2013 6:58:33 PM UTC-5, hsmitham wrote: Nice, I get it. I like the black paint without a contrast color and

[RBW] Re: Bike Travel - Share your thoughts

2014-01-02 Thread blakcloud
There is a guy on the Toronto CL that advertises renting out bike cases for traveling but have no idea if your bike would fit. At least your bike will be protected. I have traveled with a fabric bag to carry my bike and though it survived the bag didn't. I would never do it again the stress is

[RBW] Re: Bike Travel - Share your thoughts

2014-01-02 Thread blakcloud
, Kieran J wrote: Hey Blakcloud, Yeah, I can see how the costs will add up quickly with a few trips abroad. How does an SS frame packed up differ from a regular bike, in terms of what you are charged? It's my understanding that Air Canada will charge you the $50 as long as it's a bike

[RBW] Re: Albatross V-brake levers

2014-01-03 Thread blakcloud
Jenson or Universal will have what you are looking for. For example thesehttp://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=40203category=350will work and they are inexpensive. You could pay more and

Re: [RBW] From the Ground Up - First Test Ride

2014-01-05 Thread blakcloud
The housing can be trimmed but it will always come in from the side, because of the design of the Shimano Shadow XT derailleur. That beautiful look of the housing and cable following the lines of the rear stay right back to the derailleur does not happen with this one. I put one on my wife's

[RBW] Re: Update: the woman who is 5'2

2014-02-01 Thread blakcloud
Not Quite. That bike is around the two grand mark, so even a Betty Foy is more than that. I am sure she will love her bike and if she doesn't she can sell it. On Saturday, February 1, 2014 11:32:37 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: no doubt she could have had a custom-frame Rivendell and change for

[RBW] Re: Update: the woman who is 5'2

2014-02-01 Thread blakcloud
Not quite. That bike is hovering around two grand, which is less than even a Betty Foy or Sam Hillborne. I am happy that she bought a bike. On Saturday, February 1, 2014 11:32:37 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: no doubt she could have had a custom-frame Rivendell and change for the same money --

[RBW] Re: Who's riding a 55 Sam?

2014-02-02 Thread blakcloud
Just to give you an alternate view, Rivendell have never responded to any of my emailed questions and even when there was a slight hiccup in frame number 1, I had to phone them and they were to return my call which they never did. The issue was resolved but a little communication goes a long

[RBW] FS/FT--White Industries ENO crankset 175 mm with 2 44 tooth rings

2014-02-04 Thread blakcloud
My single speed days are over. Time to let these go. White Industries ENO crankset 175 mm. Two 44 tooth rings. One has about 500 km on it, they other more but lots of life still in it. Price for all $125 plus shipping. Which is around $20-25. Those are Canadian dollars which means you pay

[RBW] Re: FS/FT--White Industries ENO crankset 175 mm with 2 44 tooth rings

2014-02-04 Thread blakcloud
These have been traded tentatively. Thanks to all those who responded. On Tuesday, February 4, 2014 9:44:53 AM UTC-5, blakcloud wrote: My single speed days are over. Time to let these go. White Industries ENO crankset 175 mm. Two 44 tooth rings. One has about 500 km on it, they other more

[RBW] Re: Show me your albatrosses!

2014-02-07 Thread blakcloud
My wife's Betty Foy http://www.flickr.com/photos/87106495@N07/10513199974/in/set-72157637005296046/ My Sam Hillborne. On a side note when I see the A. Homer Hilsens' with Albatross I wish I had bought that bike instead!

[RBW] Re: Has anyone gone from drops to Albas and regretted it?

2014-02-07 Thread blakcloud
I am not a noodle fan, as I don't like dropped bars. My limited albatross bar use has me unimpressed. Eflayer makes a good point and suggests giving the pairs a fair run which I will do but I come from the school of thought that I should love them right away. I use FSA Metropolis bars on two of

[RBW] Re: Chain Line

2014-02-10 Thread blakcloud
I just eye ball it, If it looks straight it probably is. Sheldon Brown has a great article on measuring chainlinehttp://sheldonbrown.com/chainline.html. If the chainline is off it doesn't rattle, it just makes some noise but it has to be really off to do this. Typically 8/9 speed chains are

[RBW] Re: BLUG bike

2014-02-11 Thread blakcloud
Not Liesl’s bike, that one can be found further down in the BLUG. Very similiar to Sumehra's bike (Also known as SMP on this board. Very nice indeed. On Tuesday, February 11, 2014 8:56:23 PM UTC-5, Don Compton wrote: Is that the contest winner's bike? On Tuesday, February 11, 2014 5:18:07

[RBW] WTT--Nitto Noodle bars 44cm for12 cm Nitto Tallux stem also 25.4 Tiagra brake levers for Jitensha bars

2014-02-13 Thread blakcloud
I was lucky with trading my White Industries ENO crank want to try again with something I will never use in my lifetime. My Sam came with Nitto Noodles 44cm and have maybe 50 km on them. I took off the tape, used Goo Gone and they look pristine. What I need is a 12 cm Tallux stem in 25.4,

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders use for bike repair books?

2014-02-16 Thread blakcloud
My go to book is Barnett's Manual. http://bbinstitute.com/the-barnett-manualExpensive but thorough. -- 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: Where do you find the time?

2014-02-21 Thread blakcloud
I was a single father raising two kids, working full time and finishing my degree and those days of riding for fun was something I just had to give up. I compensated by pulling my kids in a trailer to daycare then to school. We would use the trailer to go grocery shopping and to the

[RBW] FS Nitto/Shimino/Silver cockpit

2014-02-22 Thread blakcloud
Nitto Noodle bars 44 cm Nitto Talux stem 9 cm Shimano Tiagra brake levers Silver bar end shifters Condition 9.2104 out of 10. Sold as a package at this time Retail value $282.00 Price $141.00 plus shipping. I will be shipping from Niagara Falls New York, zip code 14303 and using UPS if

[RBW] OT-with minimal Riv content-I just want warm weather!!!

2014-02-28 Thread blakcloud
Since I live in Toronto, having Rivendell ship me anything is prohibitively expensive. What I do is have it sent to a receiving agent in Niagara Falls on the American side and I drive down and pick it up. This time it was for a 12 cm Nitto stem for my Albatross bars and I bought a Mark's rack

[RBW] Re: MUSA - Detroit Bikes

2014-03-03 Thread blakcloud
The magazine Bicycle Times had a feature on bike production in Detroit in issue #26 if anyone is interested. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email

[RBW] Re: NAHBS Riv bike get together

2014-03-03 Thread blakcloud
I am really looking forward to the show but I won't be bringing my bike. The plan is to arrive on Friday and leave on Sunday but it all depends on flights. Since I fly stand-by, I am never sure I can get on a flight but I was lucky for Indianapolis, Richmond and Denver so my luck may hold out.

[RBW] Tire swapping Saturday

2014-03-08 Thread blakcloud
That looks good. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: Edelux - Blug Post

2014-03-12 Thread blakcloud
Rob Perks from Ocean Air Cycles has a creative set up which you can seehere.http://www.flickr.com/photos/rperks1/8718438496/ -- 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,

[RBW] Riv Light Mount Hardware Question?

2014-03-15 Thread blakcloud
Serrated washer with a Sheldon Brown fender nut by Problem Solvers. The washer you see comes with the Nitto rack as part of the hardware. -- 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: Single-Chainring Drivetrains

2014-03-24 Thread blakcloud
When I was at NAHBS SRAM was showing off their new 1 X 11 cyclocross group set. It looks very promising. Now if I could get a thumb shifter with this set up it might work really well for me. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group.

Re: [RBW] FS/WTT - Chris King, 10 Speed STI, WI Eno, Nitto, Tires

2014-03-24 Thread blakcloud
The White Industries rings are most likely 3/16's. I don't remember them ever making 1/8th but I could be wrong. I have owned two sets of ENO cranks and they have all been 3/16's. The beauty with that size is you can go either way with a chain. On Monday, March 24, 2014 1:30:02 PM UTC-4,

[RBW] Re: A case for clearance and canti's

2014-03-25 Thread blakcloud
I am sure it felt good to get out and try your SH. The bike looks good. -- 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] FS/WTT - Chris King, 10 Speed STI, WI Eno, Nitto, Tires

2014-03-25 Thread blakcloud
And yes that is what I meant! Thanks for catching that mistake. On Monday, March 24, 2014 11:59:31 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: and by 3/16th of course you mean 3/32nd. ;-) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] Using my Sam as a commuter

2014-04-09 Thread blakcloud
This weeks experiment, well maybe the next two weeks, will be using my Sam Hillborne as a commuter. I built the bike up as a leisurely Sunday bike to ride with my wife though I started thinking the bike could do more. I was inspired by a thread last year Could you own one bike? The answer for

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Prototype on Blug?

2014-04-09 Thread blakcloud
Sorry to dredge an older thread but I thought I would share a photo that I took at the Bicycle Museum in Sakai City, Japan that I too last week. I had earlier commented on how it looked like an older 80's mountain bike and after seeing the bike below I am even more convinced. The bike in the

[RBW] Re: WTB: White Industries cranks

2014-05-11 Thread blakcloud
Mark, I sent you a PM about the stuff you need. I live in Toronto so shipping might be easier. -- 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: BB length for Atlantis with White VBC cranks?

2014-05-16 Thread blakcloud
Mark, On a non Rivendell bike that I had those cranks on I used a 122.5 BB. I could have went a little shorter had the chainstays been dimpled for crankrings. It was that inner bolt on the 36 chainring that caused much of the problem as the head sticks out past the chainring. I came up with

[RBW] 6 Weeks of daily commuting on my Sam

2014-05-18 Thread blakcloud
A while ago, I asked about commuting with Rivendell's and this is the thread on that. https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/rbw-owners-bunch/commuting/rbw-owners-bunch/jA1MwzjB81Y/2x5-RZVaMZ0J Well after six weeks of using the Sam for my one hour commutes each way all I can say is this

[RBW] Re: Dropout information

2014-05-20 Thread blakcloud
You will be fine with any hub. On a side note, I rode a Pedersen once, and of all the bikes I have ever tried in my life up to that time, that one was my favorite. It has been 25 years since I rode that bike and I would like to try it one more time before I die. I guess you could say it is

[RBW] Re: Father-Son GAP Trip

2014-05-21 Thread blakcloud
That was a nice read, thanks for sharing it. Looking forward to more photos. -- 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] FS or FT Silver bar ends, Nitto 9 cm stem

2014-05-24 Thread blakcloud
Silver bar end shifters, less than 100km, $50.00 plus shipping Nitto Tallux stem 9 cm. 26.0. Condition 9 out of 10. $50.00 plus shipping. or trade both for a pair of Paul Thumbies, Shimano shifter style 22.2 with the hinge, black or silver. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: FS or FT Silver bar ends, Nitto 9 cm stem

2014-05-25 Thread blakcloud
Pending shipping quote, the Nitto Tallux stem is spoken for. Other items to add to the list. Nitto Tallux 10 cm stem, 25.4. 10 out of 10 condition. Installed and then removed, was too long. $50.00 plus shipping Pair of Tektro brakes 559. Used for 100 km. $50.00 plus shipping. 9.5 out 10

[RBW] Re: Square taper spindle bolt torque

2014-05-26 Thread blakcloud
As a crank arm loosens off its tapered steel bottom bracket axle, the wiggle room allows the square taper hole to become misshapen. This happens over very little time as the crank arm is made of softer aluminum that the harder steel bottom bracket spindle. Depending on how long you have ridden

[RBW] Re: Square taper spindle bolt torque

2014-05-26 Thread blakcloud
Ron, that is a good point. I did have a White Industries crank that wouldn't stay tight. It took me a week to figure out there was a hairline crack in it, The good people at White sent me a new one even though it was out of warranty. Great customer service. On Monday, May 26, 2014 8:20:58

[RBW] Re: Crepitus clunking from bb?

2014-05-27 Thread blakcloud
If can happen when you are not pedaling, how do you know it is your bottom bracket? If your are not pedaling, then the bottom bracket is not spinning, therefore no clunk. This is what I would do if this happened to me. Take the chain off and check the tightness of the cranks (see other

Re: [RBW] Craigslist outing: 52cm Wilbury

2014-06-08 Thread blakcloud
I don't think it would fit someone of that height. My wife is 5' 2, unknown PBH and she has a 52 Betty Foy and there is minimal seat post showing. I also had to put on a 7 cm stem for the reach. This comment is only one data point so take it with a grain of salt. A photo for reference

[RBW] Re: First ride on the Atlantis!

2014-06-10 Thread blakcloud
Very nice Mark. The cranks looks great on that bike. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post

[RBW] Re: Question about installation of rear fender on Roadeo

2014-06-11 Thread blakcloud
Go to around 2:49 of this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG_WZVS9SUYRivendell produced in installing fenders. You can see what they did. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG_WZVS9SUY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] I would rather ride my Rivendell thank you

2014-06-12 Thread blakcloud
Today I was called into a meeting where I was met by HR, management and my union reps. Budget cuts etc and I was let go after 16 years with the same psychiatric hospital. They offered me a cab ride home, since most people are too upset after losing their job but I declined. I told them I had

[RBW] Re: Google behaving badly

2014-06-13 Thread blakcloud
Last night when composing my thread, Google was acting up. I used Word to write the message and then pasted it in. Like you I could not control my cursor. Actually as we speak it won't let me move my cursor to edit. On Thursday, June 12, 2014 9:45:07 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: Anyone

[RBW] Re: Indexing Schmindexing!

2014-06-21 Thread blakcloud
Have you checked rear derailleur hanger alignment? This might be the problem with indexing. Otherwise friction isn't that bad. -- 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] chain line

2014-06-25 Thread blakcloud
The chainline will be fine from your description. In my opinion if you are using a multi-speed chain, eight or nine speed, chainline is less critical because there is enough flexibility in the chain to compensate being off. I rode single speed for years and if it looked close that was good

Re: [RBW] New Trek 10lb. Road Bike with lifetime warranty.

2014-07-02 Thread blakcloud
The Trek bike is not really a racing bike as it does not conform to the weight restrictions for most racing organizations. The minimum limit is 14.99 pounds.It certainly is a race style bike though. A few years back at NAHBS, I talked to a company that had a 10 lb race style carbon fiber

[RBW] PSA--Romulus for sale in Toronto

2014-07-02 Thread blakcloud
Here is the link http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/bik/4550601199.html Cruising CL and saw this come up. Someone might be interested. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

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