Re: [RBW] FS - Re-imagined 64cm Trek TX500

2010-08-31 Thread clyde canter
Marty, That's a schweeet 'ek Wish I had the funds.It's my size. Clyde On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 4:59 PM, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote: A new project in the works, so this one has to go. Will go to Ebay in a couple weeks if no-one here is in the mood. Zero miles since completed as I moved

Re: [RBW] Re: Canti-Rom

2010-09-03 Thread clyde canter
Cross levers really help on the descent from Whiite topthat is if your're running drop bars of course. 3 of my metrics this year have been the creeper trail on my Sam35 Pasela TGs and fendered. That's usually my longest ride(s) of the year...what is it like 67-68 miles or so from Abingdon

Re: [RBW] Re: Canti-Rom

2010-09-03 Thread clyde canter
, clyde canter clyde.can...@gmail.com wrote: Cross levers really help on the descent from Whiite topthat is if your're running drop bars of course. 3 of my metrics this year have been the creeper trail on my Sam35 Pasela TGs and fendered. That's usually my longest ride(s) of the year

Re: [RBW] Bleriot in Bristol, TN

2010-09-08 Thread clyde canter
Wasn't me, but it sounds like a pal of mine who rides a 61 'leriot Clyde Canter Bristol, Vaother side of the state line On Wed, Sep 8, 2010 at 10:31 AM, Kris kkjellqu...@gmail.com wrote: Did I see what appeared to be a rather large Bleriot cruising down the main drag in Bristol on Saturday

Re: [RBW] Re: Stem question; ISO nice stems

2010-09-30 Thread clyde canter
You may find that as you raise the bars you will want more reach. Grant had written something about this in a reader. Can't remember the exact one but it had an illustration of a guy with mutton chop sideburns showing how your arms get effectively longer as you raise the handlebars. So if you

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB 64cm Quickbeam

2010-10-11 Thread clyde canter
TT, so that extra cm makes it feel kinda' tight. Especially if you put on some big-ish tires. On Oct 11, 10:22 am, clyde canter clyde.can...@gmail.com wrote: I'm curious. Why would the fit larger than other Rivs? Clyde Canter On Sun, Oct 10, 2010 at 4:27 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour

Re: [RBW] Which brakes for simpleone?

2010-10-13 Thread clyde canter
JIm, All good cases for cantis. I was thinking of a fixed gear ride. Front brake only and no unused canti studs. The main thing that's always intrigued me about the QB (and I assume the upcoming Simpleone) is the extra long rear slot. It would really be nice to have a fixed/fixed wheel with 8

Re: [RBW] Re: Which brakes for simpleone?

2010-10-13 Thread clyde canter
Thanks. Thought I'd had another senior moment there for a bit. I hope they stick with the sidepull/ centerpull scenario. It would have to be less costly not having to braze on the posts for the cantis. On Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 3:09 PM, Rocky B rivvyr...@gmail.com wrote: Here is the pdf you

Re: [RBW] Ram Tire Snafu

2010-11-07 Thread clyde canter
I've had 35 Paselas on my green Ram before without issue. http://cyclofiend.com/cc/2006/cc130r2-ccanter1006.html as pictured with Mavic Open Sport rear rim. Mavic Ma40 front. Shimano calipers and levers. I had to cut the front of the fender off, but the tires before fenders had ample

Re: [RBW] Re: Simple One

2010-11-22 Thread clyde canter
I'm glad I read this. I've been a bicycler( I love that description...thanks Grant P) for the past 22 years. I've never raced and found early on that group rides weren't for me. I've never been fast (15-17mph avg at best..usually 13-14) and found that trying to go above that took the fun out of

Re: [RBW] Re: Simple One

2010-11-22 Thread clyde canter
completly. C On Mon, Nov 22, 2010 at 6:49 AM, clyde canter clyde.can...@gmail.comwrote: I'm glad I read this. I've been a bicycler( I love that description...thanks Grant P) for the past 22 years. I've never raced and found early on that group rides weren't for me. I've never been fast (15-17mph

Re: [RBW] Re: Simple One

2010-11-22 Thread clyde canter
asking everyone this-what area are you riding in? On Mon, Nov 22, 2010 at 6:49 AM, clyde canter clyde.can...@gmail.comwrote: I'm glad I read this. I've been a bicycler( I love that description...thanks Grant P) for the past 22 years. I've never raced and found early on that group rides

Re: [RBW] Ram and Jack Brown - no tire deflation needed

2010-11-28 Thread clyde canter
I get the same reaction with the JBs on my Ram. WOW! I assume you are talking about the greens? Clyde Canter On Sun, Nov 28, 2010 at 2:15 AM, James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.netwrote: On Nov 27, 2010, at 7:29 PM, David Faller wrote: I think all of us Ram owners are wishing we could

Re: [RBW] Ram and Jack Brown - no tire deflation needed

2010-12-02 Thread clyde canter
I've had yet. On Sun, Nov 28, 2010 at 12:26 PM, David Faller dfal...@charter.net wrote: Oh, of course! On 11/28/2010 3:36 AM, clyde canter wrote: I get the same reaction with the JBs on my Ram. WOW! I assume you are talking about the greens? Clyde Canter On Sun, Nov 28, 2010 at 2:15 AM

Re: [RBW] New (to me) Quickbeam

2010-12-12 Thread clyde canter
badge. Long shot.. would any of you fine folk have an unneeded one and be willing to sell it to a fellow RBW Owners bunch member??? Many thanks, Clyde Canter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send

Re: [RBW] Re: New (to me) Quickbeam

2010-12-18 Thread clyde canter
Thanks! Found pic of frame here: http://southwestframeworks.com/home%20page.htm Go to Galleries, then 05 Frame repaints scroll across the photos at top of the page and you'll see an orange Beam before pic and the blue/ barber pole after pic Very nice paint. On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 6:29 PM,

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell readers to Kindle

2011-01-14 Thread clyde canter
Kindle friendly? I can put them on mine, but it's a pain to read them. Thanks, Clyde Canter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] Re: Tektro CR720s on a Quickbeam

2010-06-10 Thread clyde canter
the look of the Oryx brakes much much better. Clyde Canter On Wed, Jun 9, 2010 at 11:49 PM, Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for these suggestions - I have V-brakes on my Bontrager with drops, and I love them. If I can't adjust the Tektros to be significantly better

Re: [RBW] Time to replace the Quickbeam Chain Again; Did I make a $16 mistake?

2010-06-11 Thread clyde canter
6, 7, 8, 9, 10...it's all good for single speed/ fixed gear...IMO. The cheapest one that matches cog/ring width. I've found the heavy BMX chains to be slightly noisier that the rest and don't really last any longer. Best, Clyde Canter. On Wed, Jun 9, 2010 at 10:22 PM, Bill Gibson bill.bgib

Re: [RBW] Re: Wool socks for summer

2010-06-21 Thread clyde canter
well if you take the proper precautions. I just looked at the Riv site and don't see them anywhere. I hope they are not discontinuing them. They are/ were great socks. Clyde Canter P On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 12:09 PM, Tom M tmil...@att.net wrote: Only 30% wool, but these from Duluth Trading wear

Re: [RBW] Re: shoe suggestions

2010-06-25 Thread clyde canter
Dr Sholl's shoes. A model called Escape. Can be found at huge discount mega -monopoly retailers nationwide for under 30 dollars. They come in wide widths too. Best riding shoe I have found to dateIMHO. On Fri, Jun 25, 2010 at 10:08 AM, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: Keen sandals

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver Shifters and SRAM cassette

2010-06-28 Thread clyde canter
From Riv site concerning the Silver shifters: FLASH! SRAM's 9sp mountain rear derailers don't seem to work with this shifter. The movement of the derailer changes dramatically from the 8th to the 9th position. Why'd they do that? Anyway--just don't use these with that derailer. OK, now back to

[RBW] Re: Albatross question.

2009-09-18 Thread clyde canter
mine are 54 and cro-mo On Fri, Sep 18, 2009 at 2:14 PM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Sep 18, 2009 at 2:09 PM, clyde canter clyde.can...@gmail.com wrote: Did NItto ever make any that were 54cm c-c and 56 outside to outside? aluminum ones are 54cm crmo ones are 56cm

Re: [RBW] Re: Help with V brakes on Sam

2010-02-04 Thread clyde canter
ole V? Any help greatly appreciated. Clyde Canter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch

Re: [RBW] Re: Help with V brakes on Sam

2010-02-04 Thread clyde canter
Thanks all. I'll be sure to snap some shots for Jim's site first chance I get. The weather 'round here's been unusually nasty this winter. I'll take my camera on the first ride, which hopefully won't be too far off. I didn't really get an answer to my question as to what the heck a mini V brake

Re: [RBW] Re: Help with V brakes on Sam

2010-02-04 Thread clyde canter
Okay some pics. Excuse my cluttered basement. I'm not a whiz at this kind of thing but maybe this will work. http://www5.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=1018276026/ Couldn't get Flikr to upload. A brief rundown of the build. 60cm frame... Hset, BB, seatpost that came with it Sugino XD2

Re: [RBW] Re: Help with V brakes on Sam

2010-02-04 Thread clyde canter
Forgot the wheels. Ultegra hubs..7 speed 36 front and rear. Mavic Open Sport rear, MA-40 front. Pasela 35 TGs On Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 8:05 PM, clyde canter clyde.can...@gmail.com wrote: Okay some pics. Excuse my cluttered basement. I'm not a whiz at this kind of thing but maybe this will work

Re: [RBW] Re: Help with V brakes on Sam

2010-02-04 Thread clyde canter
http://picasaweb.google.com/clyde.canter/TheWinterOfSam# On Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 8:14 PM, clyde canter clyde.can...@gmail.com wrote: Forgot the wheels. Ultegra hubs..7 speed 36 front and rear. Mavic Open Sport rear, MA-40 front. Pasela 35 TGs On Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 8:05 PM, clyde canter

Re: [RBW] Re: The Winter of Sam....pics of my new Sam

2010-02-05 Thread clyde canter
Guilty on both counts. I saw your post earlier. That's a nice Ram you scored. I really like them with the newer lugs and the mid fork/stay rack eyes. Mine has the plain lugs and no mid ship mounts but I love her just the same. Happy riding. Clyde On Fri, Feb 5, 2010 at 8:56 AM, Leslie

Re: [RBW] Re: Help with V brakes on Sam

2010-02-05 Thread clyde canter
Message- *From:* rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto: rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]*on Behalf Of *clyde canter *Sent:* Thursday, February 04, 2010 7:06 PM *To:* rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com *Subject:* Re: [RBW] Re: Help with V brakes on Sam Thanks all. I'll be sure to snap some

Re: [RBW] Re: The Winter of Sam....pics of my new Sam

2010-02-05 Thread clyde canter
Thanks Mike. The Sam is a 60 and the Ram is a 64. On Fri, Feb 5, 2010 at 10:40 AM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: Clyde, nice bikes. What size SH did you go with? Your Rambouillet is a 64cm correct? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Re: canti homer?

2010-02-10 Thread clyde canter
love it. Clyde Canter On Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 4:04 PM, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote: When the Homer was brand new I contacted Grant about a bike with canti studs, a fender mount in the crown and painted orange. He quoted me $2400, which was more than I could afford. I discovered

Re: [RBW] new bike day

2010-02-16 Thread clyde canter
Nice!. This post should get you another cm of s/b. http://www.wallbike.com/seatposts/uno374.html Best, Clyde On Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 3:46 PM, neurodrum neurod...@gmail.com wrote: happy NBD to me :) just unpacked my first Rivendell, an orange Sam i mentioned on the list a couple weeks

Re: [RBW] Matching bar-wrap to Sam H. accent color.

2010-03-25 Thread clyde canter
Brian. I had the same idea for my Sam. At my LBS they had 3 shades of dark blue corkall Bike Ribbon I think and some blue Cateye cloth. The Cateye cloth looked to be the best, although not perfect. I should note that I don't distinguish subtle shade differences in color any more, and that

Re: [RBW] Re: Matching bar-wrap to Sam H. accent color.

2010-03-26 Thread clyde canter
the saddle is intriguing as I have a honey Brooks as well. Brian On Mar 25, 10:27 am, clyde canter clyde.can...@gmail.com wrote: Brian. I had the same idea for my Sam. At my LBS they had 3 shades of dark blue corkall Bike Ribbon I think and some blue Cateye cloth. The Cateye cloth

Re: [RBW] Re: Matching bar-wrap to Sam H. accent color.

2010-03-26 Thread clyde canter
, they're so thin, who will really be able to notice the difference? Your idea of matching the saddle is intriguing as I have a honey Brooks as well. Brian On Mar 25, 10:27 am, clyde canter clyde.can...@gmail.com wrote: Brian. I had the same idea for my Sam. At my LBS they had 3

[RBW] Re: EEK!!! Say it ain't so (Shimano Electronic Shiftng System)

2009-02-17 Thread clyde canter
Racing aside, this technology could be put to use for folks with disabilities whereas the mechanics of mechanical shifting is difficult or even impossible. 2 pennies. C Canter On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 9:08 AM, pruckelshaus pruckelsh...@gmail.comwrote: Much more so than a car... :P I'm pretty

[RBW] Re: summer dressing

2009-05-28 Thread clyde canter
anyway. Good luck, Clyde Canter On Thu, May 28, 2009 at 11:05 AM, b hamon periwinkle...@yahoo.com wrote: I am beginning to re-do my beloved Rivvy, which looks pretty tired after ten years of service. Added shellacked tan cork grips this morning. Honey-colored Brooks B-17 will follow next

Re: [RBW] Re: Ram build obstacle

2013-04-07 Thread clyde canter
, Clyde Canter. On Sat, Apr 6, 2013 at 4:28 AM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: The reach on my Ram correlates to the bottom of the 47-57 slots on the stock brakes, and it works. It appears you have the infamous rear bridge too high that came on a batch of orange Rams. The aforementioned

Re: [RBW] Re: Wheelset for Ram

2013-04-19 Thread clyde canter
machine built and having a mechanic tweak if for me ends up costing as much as it would to just have a good builder build me one from scratch. Again don't get me wrong the Handspun wheels I've seen are very good, but for just a little more a hand built one is better. My opinion at least. Best, Clyde

Re: [RBW] Re: Wheelset for Ram

2013-04-19 Thread clyde canter
On Fri, Apr 19, 2013 at 2:29 PM, clyde canter clyde.can...@gmail.comwrote: I've found the extra few bucks to get a good wheel builder to build a wheel for you is money well spent. The Handspun wheels are good, don't get me wrong, but the cost to pay a good builder to hand build one is not all

Re: [RBW] thoughts on the current state of the Riv-ish bicycle marketplace

2013-04-22 Thread clyde canter
Similarly. Stumbled upon this at the Trek site a while back. Seems they have a new fit system. H2 Fit H2 features a slightly higher head tube to put less strain on your back and neck. It's the right way to get most riders, including many of our Pro Team riders, in the right place. With no need

[RBW] ISO Tektro or cheaper Linear long pull Interrupter Levers

2013-04-30 Thread clyde canter
? Best, Clyde Canter -- 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-owners

Re: [RBW] Re: Just Ride!

2013-04-30 Thread clyde canter
I remember Turbos. I thought they were the best saddles ever. However when handlebar height equals or exceeds saddle height they become quite uncomfortable. For me at least. I can't convince my lower back to bend over that far for any length of time anymore. Never owned a Flite. My humble

[RBW] And it has wool in it!

2013-05-08 Thread clyde canter
http://www.wcyb.com/shirt-can-be-worn-100-times-before-washing/-/14590664/20008266/-/8v214q/-/index.html -- 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] Re: BQ and RIV bike diffs

2013-05-09 Thread clyde canter
Joaquim Chobo, friend of A. Homer Hilsen and Samuel Hillborne. On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 1:45 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I see a CHobo cloisonne pin business opportunity on the horizon. Put me in for one. On Thursday, May 9, 2013 7:59:00 AM UTC-7, grant wrote: I'm late to this

Re: [RBW] ISO Tektro or cheaper Linear long pull Interrupter Levers

2013-05-20 Thread clyde canter
Ok, just received a pair in the mail. like these:

Re: [RBW] ISO Tektro or cheaper Linear long pull Interrupter Levers

2013-05-20 Thread clyde canter
as such, and they ARE inline levers. Perhaps this link works better: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Tektro-RL740-Road-Bicycle-Bike-V-Brake-Levers-Silver-/360564070850 On Mon, May 20, 2013 at 10:53 AM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Mon, 2013-05-20 at 10:38 -0400, clyde canter wrote

Re: [RBW] ISO Tektro or cheaper Linear long pull Interrupter Levers

2013-05-20 Thread clyde canter
for v-brakes.) good luck, shoji On Monday, May 20, 2013 10:53:36 AM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: On Mon, 2013-05-20 at 10:38 -0400, clyde canter wrote: Ok, just received a pair in the mail. like these: http://www.google.com/imgres?**imgurl=http://howdy.files.** wordpress.com/2009/10/rl740

Re: [RBW] ISO Tektro or cheaper Linear long pull Interrupter Levers

2013-05-21 Thread clyde canter
It looks like QR knob thingy works in conjunction with the reach adjustment screw. The farther in that screw is the more slack you get in the housing by turning the red knob. The knob is awkward to turn and I'd guess is probably more trouble than it's worth for such a small amount of travel. I

[RBW] ISO Tektro or cheaper Linear long pull Interrupter Levers

2013-05-21 Thread clyde canter
, 2013, clyde canter clyde.can...@gmail.com wrote: It looks like QR knob thingy works in conjunction with the reach adjustment screw. The farther in that screw is the more slack you get in the housing by turning the red knob. The knob is awkward to turn and I'd guess is probably more trouble than it's

Re: [RBW] The Perfect Stem, Slightly OT

2013-06-01 Thread clyde canter
What about these? http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Cinelli-Oyster-Silver-Stem-w-26-0-mm-clamp-130-mm-/271024595255?_trksid=p3284.m263_trkparms=algo%3DSIC%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BIEW%252BFICS%252BUFI%26otn%3D21%26pmod%3D310412914994%26ps%3D54 Was surprised to see them with 26mm clamps.

[RBW] Re: ISO Tektro or cheaper Linear long pull Interrupter Levers

2013-06-03 Thread clyde canter
as well as caliper/ cantis. Best, Clyde Canter On Tue, May 21, 2013 at 9:13 PM, clyde canter clyde.can...@gmail.comwrote: with the reach adjuster screws flush you get about 3 mm of slack in the housing. The pair I got takes a little jiggling to get it un slacked. I havent installed them yet

Re: [RBW] Albas...steel or aluminum? Please help me decide...

2013-06-05 Thread clyde canter
Michael, I have both. The only difference I can tell, other than the weight, and I can't perceive any difference between the two when attached to a bicycle is the aluminum one seems to be less prone to slippage in the stem. Both work equally well, but the aluminum ones seem to require less

Re: [RBW] Re: What is the highest rise quill stem made?

2013-06-18 Thread clyde canter
There is a longer quill version of the dirt drop too. http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_infocPath=188_263_1332_720products_id=12315zenid=c55107306d68d3b56de8b7b97ad89d70 On Mon, Jun 17, 2013 at 10:37 AM, clayton treefir...@yahoo.com wrote: I use a 10 cm Nitto dirt drop. I

Re: [RBW] Re: What is the highest rise quill stem made?

2013-06-18 Thread clyde canter
doesn't look like it comes in anything other than 25.4mm clamp though. On Tue, Jun 18, 2013 at 9:39 AM, clyde canter clyde.can...@gmail.comwrote: There is a longer quill version of the dirt drop too. http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_infocPath=188_263_1332_720products_id

Re: [RBW] Re: SimpleOne

2012-04-11 Thread clyde canter
ORyou can saw off the axle flush with the locknuts and use a good old-fashioned all steel quick release. I found this on Sheldon's site somewhere. It actually works quite well on V-dropouts. If it didn't, horizontal dropouts wouldn't work because the pull is much greater on the pedal stroke

Re: [RBW] Re: SimpleOne

2012-04-11 Thread clyde canter
this page: http://sheldonbrown.com/fixed-conversion.html#vertical On Wed, Apr 11, 2012 at 10:38 AM, clyde canter clyde.can...@gmail.comwrote: ORyou can saw off the axle flush with the locknuts and use a good old-fashioned all steel quick release. I found this on Sheldon's site somewhere

Re: [RBW] Re: SimpleOne

2012-04-11 Thread clyde canter
Dang! That's neat you brought that up. White should use the wheelbase aspect as a selling point. I found that the coolest thing about the ENO hubthe fact you get a centemeter of play for tire clearance. If you get the ring/ cog combo to work by having the wheel down and rearward you can

Re: [RBW] Re: SimpleOne

2012-04-11 Thread clyde canter
I own a Quickbeam and LOVE it. I should have stated so in my post. It is by far my favorite and most intelligently designed SS bike I own (one of two dedicated SS's and 3 geared conversions.) Of my V-dropout conversions I like Sheldon's short axle solution best. Apologies for contributing to

Re: [RBW] Re: SimpleOne

2012-04-11 Thread clyde canter
. (There is a metaphysical idea skulking in there somewhere, something about a tiny error in the beginning leading to a major awkwardness in remote effects blah blah blah blah...). On Wed, Apr 11, 2012 at 9:40 AM, clyde canter clyde.can...@gmail.com wrote: Dang! That's neat you brought that up. White should use

Re: [RBW] Re: SimpleOne

2012-04-11 Thread clyde canter
cog for just a 63 gear (still no rear brake; didn't need one). I'd rather walkup hills than flail impotently and despairingly on fast flats and down hills. On Wed, Apr 11, 2012 at 11:09 AM, clyde canter clyde.can...@gmail.com wrote: For gear changes like you mentioned you just cant beat

Re: [RBW] Re: SimpleOne

2012-04-11 Thread clyde canter
I've often wanted to try pegs on a fixed gear for coasting, like on this old beauty: http://events.mnhs.org/Timepieces/SourceDetail.cfm?SourceID=694 But how? On Wed, Apr 11, 2012 at 1:48 PM, clyde canter clyde.can...@gmail.comwrote: I have came to accept that occasionally walking up

Re: [RBW] Re: Using modern derailers

2012-04-11 Thread clyde canter
I may be wrong, but I think I read somewhere you can use the narrower chain on the wider cassettes, but not the other way around, So if that's the case even if they change the space for the chain on the deraillers one should still be able to backwards apply the technology. On Tue, Apr 10, 2012

Re: [RBW] Re: Using modern derailers

2012-04-11 Thread clyde canter
I'm not seeing all the posts. I see NOW others have posted essentially the same thing. Sorry. What's up with my Gmail? On Wed, Apr 11, 2012 at 2:35 PM, clyde canter clyde.can...@gmail.comwrote: I may be wrong, but I think I read somewhere you can use the narrower chain on the wider

[RBW] Fwd: [BOB] Mini Pumps 4 sale

2012-04-11 Thread clyde canter
-- Forwarded message -- From: ccanter clyde.can...@gmail.com Date: Wed, Apr 11, 2012 at 5:56 PM Subject: [BOB] Mini Pumps 4 sale To: internet-bob internet-...@googlegroups.com I have some Mini Pumps I'd like to sell. Zefal TX switch blue with water bottle frame clips$15

Re: [RBW] WTB: Nitto 115 Bars

2012-04-12 Thread clyde canter
Eric. I have a set I'm not using. You still looking for a pair? On Wed, Apr 11, 2012 at 9:57 PM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Anybody have a pair of Nitto 115 handlebars in 42 or 45 width that you don't need? I'm looking for a relatively new pair to replace an older set of

Re: [RBW] WTB: Nitto 115 Bars

2012-04-12 Thread clyde canter
They are 45s and very slightly used. Just some adhesive residue. On Wed, Apr 11, 2012 at 9:57 PM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Anybody have a pair of Nitto 115 handlebars in 42 or 45 width that you don't need? I'm looking for a relatively new pair to replace an older set of

Re: [RBW] WTB: Nitto 115 Bars

2012-04-12 Thread clyde canter
new would be 45 i think. How about half that? say 22 + 8 to ship = 30...sound fair? Best, Clyde PS i have no other way to accept funds other than a check or m.o. either is okay with me. Clyde Canter 704 Randolph St. Bristol, Va 24201 On Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 12:58 PM, Eric Norris campyonly

Re: [RBW] Re: Was your RIV sizing right on?

2012-05-03 Thread clyde canter
Me too. The chart in the brochure had my 91cm PBH said I could fit a 62 or a 64. I like my bars (drops on my Ram) above saddle height and in the last 6 years have raised them even more. I went with the 64 and have been very happy with it. Handle bar preference plays into this too. I like a

Re: [RBW] Re: Was your RIV sizing right on?

2012-05-03 Thread clyde canter
I can remember going into a bike shop in my youth (dark ages). The owner's sizing method was simple. According to him if you were going to race get the smallest frame you can attain the proper saddle ht. with. I don't remember any seatposts back then being 350-400 mm long either. If you're

Re: [RBW] Re: Was your RIV sizing right on?

2012-05-03 Thread clyde canter
This was pre-MTB era of course. On Thu, May 3, 2012 at 11:37 AM, clyde canter clyde.can...@gmail.comwrote: I can remember going into a bike shop in my youth (dark ages). The owner's sizing method was simple. According to him if you were going to race get the smallest frame you can attain

Re: [RBW] Re: tektro cr720 installation advice

2012-05-10 Thread clyde canter
Hmmm. I had to do the same thing when I first set up my Samusing Deore V brakes no less. Like you said a light polishing corrected the snugness. I don't like V brakes very much and oddly, IMO anyway, liked the Deore's less than other's I have used. I find all V brakes too grabby with

Re: [RBW] Re: tektro cr720 installation advice

2012-05-10 Thread clyde canter
, 2012-05-10 at 08:58 -0400, clyde canter wrote: Hmmm. I had to do the same thing when I first set up my Samusing Deore V brakes no less. Like you said a light polishing corrected the snugness. I don't like V brakes very much and oddly, IMO anyway, liked the Deore's less than other's I

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant Peterson at Mountain Sports ltd on June 3rd

2012-06-02 Thread clyde canter
Bicyclers, I'll be there. Looking forward to it. Hope to meet some of the list members as well. I stopped by yesterday and chatted with Bobby and Steve. They have a ride planned out. Looks like Grant will be bringing some nice weather as the report is highs in the upper 70s and humidity in

Re: [RBW] Front Rack Bag on Romulus

2012-06-04 Thread clyde canter
I like the handling of my Ram better when unloaded on the front. I have however had it set up with a Mark's rack and lil loafter up front and like you said in 15mins (if that long) I'm used to the change in feel. I find too that the wider the tire the less noticible the front weight is to me. I

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant Peterson at Mountain Sports ltd on June 3rd

2012-06-04 Thread clyde canter
, Cheers and MSL for a really fun time. On Sat, Jun 2, 2012 at 8:21 AM, clyde canter clyde.can...@gmail.com wrote: Bicyclers, I'll be there. Looking forward to it. Hope to meet some of the list members as well. I stopped by yesterday and chatted with Bobby and Steve. They have a ride

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant Peterson at Mountain Sports ltd on June 3rd

2012-06-04 Thread clyde canter
Was a pleasure meeting you as well Leslie. Thanks for posting those pics. On Mon, Jun 4, 2012 at 1:02 PM, Leslie leslie.bri...@gmail.com wrote: I really didn't want to leave at the end of the day. I was too busy talking and visiting, almost forgot to even pull my phone out to snap a few

Re: [RBW] Pressure Gauges: Facts? Opinions?

2012-06-08 Thread clyde canter
I have a Specialized floor pump w/ gaugue that I like very well. I have checked it with one of those brass push on gauges I've had for years and they both read the same. I've used it to add a tad bit of air to my car tires and it is accurate enough to make that stupid tire pressure idiot light

Re: [RBW] Re: The Poster

2012-06-19 Thread clyde canter
I ordered one. I hope I'm one of the 100. On Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 8:01 PM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: Just ordered mine. The most recent Blug reports that the poster was a bigger deal to put together than the artist had planned, so these will probably become scarce and expensive

Re: [RBW] Re: Newbie here, and to RBW

2012-06-19 Thread clyde canter
Hello to you. You are about to make a wise choice in bicycles. I really don't think you could own a better bicycle than a Rivendell. There's a wealth of of information here. On Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 9:13 PM, djm davidjamesmille...@gmail.com wrote: newbie here too. recently fell in love with

Re: [RBW] Re: Newbie here, and to RBW

2012-06-19 Thread clyde canter
Dang, hit send too quick. Good luck on your choice. Best, Clyde (Rambouillet, Hillborne, Quickbeam) Canter I think I spelled Rambouillet correctly. On Tue, Jun 19, 2012 at 2:30 PM, clyde canter clyde.can...@gmail.comwrote: Hello to you. You are about to make a wise choice in bicycles. I

Re: [RBW] Re: Review of Just Ride.

2012-06-28 Thread clyde canter
Never forget: The older you get, the faster you were.. AND..You're older now than you've ever been. . On Thu, Jun 28, 2012 at 12:04 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Performance is in the mind of rider. For me, my way-over-30 lb Atlantis (I'd weigh it but I'm too lazy to drag the scale

Re: [RBW] Riv-ish retro cycling gloves?

2012-07-17 Thread clyde canter
These are nice: http://www.amazon.com/Spenco-Classic-Glove-Beige-Crochet/dp/B0025UEWQ6/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goodsie=UTF8qid=1342529818sr=1-1keywords=spenco+cycling+gloves A bit pricey though On Fri, Jul 13, 2012 at 2:04 PM, pruckelshaus pruckelsh...@gmail.comwrote: I'm stuck wearing lycra

Re: [RBW] Re: Stem sizing for Albatross and Moustache bars

2011-07-02 Thread clyde canter
Shorter for the 'stach and longer for the 'tross, definately. I've tried both and the only setup that felt good to me was the 'tach bars on a bike that was too small, ie short top tube and an upjutting (40 deg) stem. Problem there is getting them high enough. The tross bars came close on my

Re: [RBW] WTB: 64cm Rambouillet

2012-07-28 Thread clyde canter
I have a green Ram in 64 size. It didn't come with any mid-fork eyelets. On Thu, Jul 26, 2012 at 3:36 PM, Kieran J kjo...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Y'alls, I'm looking for a 64cm Ram frameset. Colour-wise, I'd prefer orange, blue, green, in order of preference. Of course, that's only if you

Re: [RBW] WTB: 64cm Rambouillet

2012-07-28 Thread clyde canter
Oops, hit send too soon. If I were looking, like you are ,I'd go for one the early orange ones if I had the choice. Not that the green ones are inferior, but I believe (could be mistaken) that the earliest ones had a tad more tire clearance. So much so that some of the new at the time Shimano

Re: [RBW] WTB: 64cm Rambouillet

2012-07-28 Thread clyde canter
To each his own opinion On 7/28/12, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Sat, 2012-07-28 at 16:21 -0400, clyde canter wrote: Oops, hit send too soon. If I were looking, like you are ,I'd go for one the early orange ones if I had the choice. Not that the green ones are inferior, but I

Re: [RBW] Do you friction or indexed?

2012-08-11 Thread clyde canter
Yea. I have index systems. I repeatedly futz with them until I get them as close to perfect as I can, then I flip them over to friction. Occasionally I switch them back to index, just to see if they still shift okay. I have no valid reason for doing this other than the fact that sometimes when

Re: [RBW] Re: WTT B68 for B67 (Brooks saddle)

2012-08-16 Thread clyde canter
, Clyde Canter in Virginia -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/yANWbmOkyJYJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch

Re: [RBW] Re: fat tires for the Hillborne

2012-08-16 Thread clyde canter
All, I just put a set of Schwalbe Road Cruisers (700 x 40 ,brown with reflex) on my Sam. I haven't gotten a chance to ride them any distance yet, but they felt nice on a breif test ride. They measure about37 mm on Mavic Open Sport rims. I have a first generation green/ gold Sam with canits. They

Re: [RBW] Re: WTT B68 for B67 (Brooks saddle)

2012-08-18 Thread clyde canter
to excellant condition. If felt to me a bit saggy, so I drilled 3 holes in each side of the saddle right under the logo and laced her up. I did a good job of this( IMO). I am looking for a trade of similar condition. Anyone out there like to swap evens? Best, Clyde Canter in Virginia

Re: [RBW] Schwalbe Delta Cruiser sizing

2012-08-20 Thread clyde canter
Jim, Mine did a tad. I have a pair that measure 32 mm on narrowish Sun Assault rims . I'd guess they'd go 33 or so on a wider rim. Good tires btw. Best, Clyde On Sun, Aug 19, 2012 at 7:54 PM, Jim Mather mather...@gmail.com wrote: Do Delta Cruisers run smaller than labeled, like most Schwalbes?

Re: [RBW] Schwalbe Delta Cruiser sizing

2012-08-20 Thread clyde canter
Sorry,forgot to mention they are labeled 700 x 35 On Mon, Aug 20, 2012 at 7:31 AM, clyde canter clyde.can...@gmail.comwrote: Jim, Mine did a tad. I have a pair that measure 32 mm on narrowish Sun Assault rims . I'd guess they'd go 33 or so on a wider rim. Good tires btw. Best, Clyde

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv's new Thin Gripster pedals?

2012-08-28 Thread clyde canter
I ordered a set from RBW yesterday. They seem like a good design. Wide, long and thin. I'm anxious to try them out. Clyde On Tue, Aug 28, 2012 at 12:39 PM, Allingham II, Thomas J thomas.alling...@skadden.com wrote: ** +1 on price -- I was looking for a pair of green ones (as in the Riv

Re: [RBW] Re: V brakes vs cantis (Was: Lance Armstrong Stripped of Tour de France Title)

2012-09-02 Thread clyde canter
I find them more prone to squeal than other pads too. They stop extremely well though. Cantis are prone to squeals.,That's their nature. A brake hole type hanger stopped a long battle against squeal and shudder on my Hillborne's front brake recently, now the rear has started honking like a dam

Re: [RBW] Re: V brakes vs cantis (Was: Lance Armstrong Stripped of Tour de France Title)

2012-09-02 Thread clyde canter
a water bottle and then ride. Works like a charm. Jay On Sep 2, 7:37 pm, clyde canter clyde.can...@gmail.com wrote: I find them more prone to squeal than other pads too. They stop extremely well though. Cantis are prone to squeals.,That's their nature. A brake hole type hanger stopped

Re: [RBW] What Is Your Moustache Attitude?

2012-09-07 Thread clyde canter
I like the brake hoods parallel with the ground and the reach 10cm shorter and 10cm more height than I do on drops. For me the reach and height are more important as to how they feel than the tilt. A half centimeter one way or the other can really screw up the feel for me. YMMV. On Fri, Sep

Re: [RBW] FS: 60cm Quickbeam.

2012-09-09 Thread clyde canter
Hello, A friend of mine is looking for a '60 beam. What is your asking price? Are you willing to ship? He is in the 24201 area code. Best, Clyde Canter On Fri, Sep 7, 2012 at 7:54 PM, tragicallyaverage daban...@gmail.comwrote: Photos here: http://s821.photobucket.com/albums/zz136/dabanzer

Re: [RBW] FS: 60cm Quickbeam.

2012-09-09 Thread clyde canter
sorry that meant to go to the OP. I hate Gmail. On Sun, Sep 9, 2012 at 9:20 AM, clyde canter clyde.can...@gmail.com wrote: Hello, A friend of mine is looking for a '60 beam. What is your asking price? Are you willing to ship? He is in the 24201 area code. Best, Clyde Canter On Fri

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