[RBW] Re: For Sale; Expectations lowered; Baggins Little Joe Saddlebag, Suntour Superbe Brake Calipers etc
Would take Suntour Superbe side pull caliper brakes Thanks Paul Dallas, TX -- 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/-/xb63WQaOUDwJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: 36t Hyperglide cog source?
Regarding the modification of the rear derailleur to accommodate a larger cassette / freewheel cog: Just this week I read about doing that on the bikeforums.net. A fellow was able to use a water jet cutter of some sort at his community college to cut a longer cage so he could use a vintage derailleur and a larger tooth freewheel. Not sure what measure of success with new set up yet or if he has even had a chance to test it out. A search should turn it up that discussion. Regards, Paul Dallas,TX area On Feb 10, 12:49 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: I knew a Swedish rider (Olaf Stroh, nice guy) who drilled a 38 t TA outer chainring to bolt to the penultimate cog of a Shimano cassette, then made an extended mounting arm for his rd so that this could accomodate the new cog. Lessee: 24/38X27 = 17 whole gear inches. I hear that at least one, old SunTour rd could actually accomodate a 38 t big cog. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Threadless Stem Adaptors
I also use the VO stem adapter and like it. If a really tall one is needed Soma makes one. http://store.somafab.com/sohiristad.html I had the tall Soma adapter at one time and it was too tall and I could only get it to insert far enough to give me the correct height so I successfully cut off about 2 of it, used a shorter bolt thus achieving the right height. A buddy is now using the modified Soma and really likes it as well. Regards, Paul in Dallas On Feb 13, 8:55 pm, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: I have two of the VO ones and they're great. I don't know of another with such a long quill. Used plenty of others in the past, no problems. Ryan On Feb 13, 6:50 am, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: Hey, who out there has experience with threadless stem adaptors like this one made by VO:http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/components/stems/vo-threadless... I guess Nitto makes one also. I know this may be a little off-topic for the Riv list but I think there are people here with experience using these. My rando bike currently runs a quill stem but I'm considering using one of these adaptors paired with threadless stem that can accommodate 31.8 bars so that I can run Salsa Cowbell 3 bars. I have them on my Cross Check now and did a ride yesterday and they're just fantastic. The really seem like they'd make an excellent bar for randonneuring. The reach is short, the drop shallow and they flare out a bit in the drops. It's unfortunate the Salsa doesn't make a 26.0 version and in silver. Soma makes a similar bar in silver and 26.0 (and 31.8) so I might try that out first as they're in expensive and I could use them with my quill stem. The main issue with the Somas is that the widest size is 44cm. Are there any down sides or concerns with using an adaptor like this? Here are links for the bars if anyone is interested. Soma:http://www.somafab.com/archives/product/highway-1-bar Salsa:http://salsacycles.com/components/cowbell_3/ --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: DFW shops
Those are my 2 favs as well. Also if over in Ft Worth there is Trinity Bicycles . http://trinitybicycles.com/ Paul in Dallas -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Gofast f/f: 6.0 lb even!
Not bad indeed Patrick! I expect you will be glad to get it back on the road soon. It makes me recall my Joe Starck built Riv Road bike from the same year. I called it my triple Joe as it was built by Joe , painted by Joe Bell and had wheels built by master wheelbuilder Joe Young with Phil hubs. I wish I had that one back. Speaking of steel frame weights I recently built up a 1980 Centurion Semi Pro and the 23.5” frame weighed 4.65 and the fork 1.70 for 6.35 lbs total. Your Joefast is under that one by about 1/3 lb. Makes me wonder what my old Riv Road weighed. It was a 61 or 62 cm I think and a heavier seat tube so probably in the range of my Semi Pro. Of course I also am more interested in how a bike rides than saving a few ounces of weight. That said, reading the thread on a sub 20 lb Roadeo got me thinking of dropping the weight on one of my bikes to just 22 lbs. The Centurion is currently at right at 24 I think. Safe pedaling, Paul in Dallas --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. http://www.avg.com -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Coffee grinders -- I **know** that this is NOT off topic!
About a year back I saw a guy roast green coffee beans in an air pop corn popper. Any of you try using that method for roasting? Paul in Dallas --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] WTB: Shimano CX 70 brake
Are these designated front and rear? I have one lightly used pair but forgot if ran on front or rear. Willing to part with it. Paul in Dallas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/bd29ae89-0f56-4dd2-97df-0cb4504db801%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: 30 Days of Biking!
MaineBiker, Great looking Rivendell and what an amazing background for your pic! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/63f31b4c-c060-4c59-864b-dcaccebb3eef%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: 30 Days of Biking!
That's an impressive ride masmojo. I occasionally will do a long loop around North Dallas to White Rock Lake, up the Santa Fe Trail , through downtown, up the Katy Trail , through Southern Methodist University campus and back to North Dallas for around 40 miles. I hope to do that later this week and that would get me 300 miles for 30 days of April. The last two days were much more modest at 4 miles each day as I rode quite a bit over the weekend and needed to recover a bit. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/65fa09dd-4da0-447e-bdf6-3c4a7efa4cac%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: 30 Days of Biking!
Yes, Nathan very similar bikes. I owned a very customized 1983 Expedition similar to yours and subsequently did 2 self contained bike tours on it of one month each back in 08 and 09. I was loaded up with 60 pounds of gear and supplies and toured with a friend who also had an Expedition. The Expeditions performed very well for those trips. One trip was across Nevada on Hwy 50 in July. The other was about 30 miles south of Denver all the way to Yellowstone National Park. I have very fond memories of both trip. They were quite challenging but very rewarding adventures for me. These vintage tourers are no Rivs but have some good qualities for more budget oriented builds. Paul in Dallas "Never lose the wonder of it all." -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/91460b34-8eda-4f9b-ac2a-d0fe50a55772%40googlegroups.com.
