[RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto Soba handlebar in 46cm
Found one. Thanks! Bob On Oct 10, 9:46 am, Bob H. bob.h...@gmail.com wrote: Looking for a 46cm Nitto Soba handlebar. Might be a longshot, but please respond off list if you have one you'd part with. Bob H. Knoxville, TN -- 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] WTB: Nitto Soba handlebar in 46cm
Looking for a 46cm Nitto Soba handlebar. Might be a longshot, but please respond off list if you have one you'd part with. Bob H. Knoxville, TN -- 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Lights
If you are not looking for a fix mounted light, or a generator powered light... I have a wald basket on the front of my Quickbeam. I use the Dinotte 200 headlight when I ride this bike at night. It is super bright, the battery pack is small and svelte (either the AA or the Li-Ion). It has a non traditional mounting method using the rubber o-ring thing. It can be mounted on the top of your handlebars (great if the basket is empty), or you can mount it to the curve of your drop bars to get it outside the basket shadow. It is easy to remove and take with you to secure. I can't say enough about how versatile this light is, for a battery powered light (it works great as a helmet light too). Bob H. Knoxville, TN. On Oct 5, 10:39 am, opa...@gmail.com opa...@gmail.com wrote: For those of you that are replying - do any of you use a Wald front basket with your light? If so - how is it mounted? I'd love to have a light mounted in front of the basket, preferably above/on the fender - but I never could figure out a way to make it work with the NiteRider. On Oct 5, 6:44 am, opa...@gmail.com opa...@gmail.com wrote: Looking for light recommendations for use in my ride in the early morning hours, about a 10 mile ride on dark rural roads. I am looking for suggestions by Riv owners for lights that work with their setups. I am a longtime owner/user of the NightRider classic, which was ok, although I never liked the gunky coax-like cabling, but the 3 ton battery has finally given out and I'm ready for something new, hopefully lighter in weight, and brighter, if possible...LED's?. Does anyone still use generator type lights? Since this is not really RBW related, please email your suggestions offline! Cheers -- 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: STI 10 speed with 24-34 as low
I've done 26t on the low end using ultegra 10sp triple cranks and sti levers (other rings stock for a 52-39-26). Had to put on a chainwatcher, as it would dump the chain about half the time, but otherwise with the watcher on, it works flawlessly. YMMV. Bob H. Knoxville TN On Apr 25, 1:51 pm, James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.net wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/46035...@n07/4551628878/in/set-721576239... Hard to set up, especially since I used the Mavic crank, but it almost gets every gear I want. Anyway, I'm happy to add this Heron road photo, since we don't see enough of that model. I want to thank Todd Kuzma for being really helpful to me when he sold the frame to me in late 2007. I've been using the bike in various shifting modes (road thumbies for example) for a about a year and a half, and in mid-09, Nashbar was closing out their Ultegra 10 speed triple brifters for $140, so I couldn't resist. To get an extreme gear on the low end and not rub the chain on the high end, I sometimes have to turn the downtube barrel adjuster while riding. It actually kind of addresses the problem. It's like having some trim on your trim-lacking Shimano front brifters. -Jim W. -- 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Brifter-friendly triples?
There are a handful of guys in our rando circuit that run the same triple crank as you, with campy or shimano brifters. Using the ramped and pinned TA Specialties rings seem to make it work well, you may only need to replace the large ring. Might be the cheapest and least hassle to git-r-done. Bob H. Knoxville, TN On Apr 8, 1:05 pm, M. Chandler milehighska...@gmail.com wrote: Shimano's road triples are too tall for my needs, so I'm wondering if there are brifter-friendly cranks in the 26/36/46 range out there. I've got a Sugino XD triple that's 24/36/48, but the big ring isn't ramped (and I suspect the rings are spaced for an 8-speed chain). Current derailleurs are XT (rear) and Deore (front), so I'd probably need to swap out the Deore for something with the correct cable pull. Cassette is 9-speed, so that probably limits my brifter choice to NOS/ used stuff. -- 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: front bag with bar-end shifters?
I've done exactly what you describe using pretty much the same bag and a VO decaleur. My cables are routed all the way under the tape to the stem along with the brake cables. On my 64cm frame, we had to use a tandem cable for the rear derailleur as a result of the extra length. It is clean, and if done properly you can keep the cables out of the way of those two back pockets that face you on the bag. Bob H. Knoxville, TN On Mar 30, 11:21 pm, LF fie...@gmail.com wrote: I'm upgrading a 61cm Riv Custom from 9-speed brifters to 7-speed friction shifting. Plan to set it up with Nitto mini front rack, decaleur, Ostrich handlebar bag. I notice many bike with similar set- ups use downtube shifters. I'm considering bar-end shifters, and wondering ... will the front bag interfere with cable routing? P.S. Anyone in the market for a Campag 9-speed drive-train and brakes? Best, Larry -- 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Quickbeams on Ebay
Price is relevant... how many 68cm frames do you run across? I sympathize, as I tend to be just outside the stock frame range as well. In the end it's worth what it's worth to the buyer only. Consider the price point of the complete bike, which used to be $1400 (and now $1600). How much do you think the parts kit for the QB is worth? I don't think there are nearly $700 worth of parts on these bikes, but I could be wrong. $700 for a USED frame does seem high, but it's probably not far off the mark, depending on the condition (it seems to be in decent shape). The seller also offers free shipping, so that is worth something? What else can you get for $700 in a 68cm, steel frame with nice lugs? Running an internal geared hub on the rear would require you to find something that has 120mm spacing, or you'll have to cold set the frame. Most bike shops can do this for you $25-40. My QB is a 65, I find it to be pretty nimble, but stable. Seems to have that standard sport/road feel to it. Bob H. Knoxville TN On Sep 13, 10:12 pm, ed k yagen...@gmail.com wrote: Well I've been eyeballing the 68 frame - can somebody answer some questions? You can't buy a frame-only QB, so it's hard to compare this price to a new bike. Any opinions about the price point? My knees won't take a fixed- or single-speed, so would I lose a lot of style points for adding a derailer with a claw adapter? Is it even possible with those dropouts? How about a multi-speed rear hub? I love my Bombadil, but it's not exactly nimble. How does the QB ride? Thanks! On Sun, Sep 13, 2009 at 1:36 PM, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: My kingdom for a 56! On Sep 13, 10:16 am, Jim M. mather...@gmail.com wrote: Two Quickbeams on Ebay currently. One is a green 68cm. The other is a 62cm that has been stripped and clearcoated. Very cool looking. NFI on my part but I know folks are often looking for these. Happy with my orange 60cm QB, Jim M WC CA --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: The myth of the all-rounder.
Didn't have time to read the full thread, but here is my two-cents. I often look at the bikes in my stable and wonder if I had to sell them and retain one, which would it be. It would be a toss up between my Co-Mo Norwester, or my AHH. The AHH would probably win out, especially if I had couplers installed on it :). I originally bought the AHH with the one bike project in mind. It's light enough to be trimmed down for faster club rides. It can carry the loads and distance for brevets (it has several 600k's under its belt). It has a dyno with lights for riding at night. It hauls a kiddo trailer just fine. I can put in bigger tires for light dirt. It is sturdy enough for light 1-2 day camping trips. If I had to keep one, this would probably be it... Bob H. Knoxville TN On Sep 6, 11:27 pm, JL subfas...@gmail.com wrote: I have always had a difficult time owning just one bicycle. It seems that no matter how many times I imagine the most ideal bicycle model and setup I change my mind after a few weeks or months and alter the setup. My solution to this is to have more than one bike, set up and designed for different purposes or types of riding. There is a correlation with how much I enjoy bicycling and how many bikes I own - they seem to feed off each other and both increase because of each other. This trend changed a little when I found Rivendell. The versatility of their bike gives the potential for one frame to take on many different lives and for one bike setup to have enough crossover into other areas that a near all rounder status can be reached. Has anyone been able to achieve a one-bike-for-everything-I-need goal? I think part of the situation is that with enthusiasts of anything the line between need and want gets blurry. Jason --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Brooks Upgrade Service
Yes, I have a Brooks Professional that was cut and upgraded with the clydesdale laminate. Probably a thousand or more miles on it since. It rides on a fixed gear road bike that has about 3 inches of drop from the saddle to the top of the bars. Riding long distance fixed you seem to spend less time out of the saddle (unless climbing), so this is a testament to the comfort. It's made me think about having the same done to other Brooks I own. Bob H. Knoxville TN On Aug 13, 3:05 am, Todd Olsen todd_ol...@comcast.net wrote: has anyone had any experience with the Brooks Upgrade Service offered by Selle An Atomica? Thanks, Todd Olsen --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Light touring and Hilsens
I rode my 65cm Hilsen through last year's brevet circuit. While I never carried a rear rack or panniers, I often carried a large handlebar bag (similar to the Ostrich bags) on a marks rack up front. The bike and baggage performed flawlessly. However, I've always had a bit of front wheel shake with this bike if I try to no-hand it doing anything over about 17mph. Put one hand on the bars and the wobble stops. I am slightly over 200lb, so I had my Hilsen put together with slightly heavier tubing, not sure if that matters but I imagine yours will do just fine with the task at hand. The silver brakes will do just fine. I've used them on screaming descents, after hours and hours of rain. Anyone should be cautious anytime you're headed downhill at high speeds carrying a load. Have fun with it! Bob H. Knoxville TN On Jun 26, 7:34 pm, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: So I'm curious what constitutes light touring. I ask because in August I'm doing a 7 day bike tour that will take in paved and unpaved roads in and around Mt St Helens and Mt Adams. My initial plan was to use my Surly Cross Check which I have no doubt about being able to handle the load and terrain. But currently it's set-up as a single speed and I kinda want to leave it as such. So I'm thinking about using my Hilsen. Can the Hilsen handle a large Berthoud HB bag on a Mark's rack and rear panniers and rack. I have Ortlieb Back Roller Cassics and a rear Surly rack. I may even use small Ortlieb panniers as I'm trying to pack light and only what is absolutely necessary. I really like the way my Hilsen rides and it's a comfortable position. I imagine going with the biggest tires possible takes some stress off the frame. Right now the Hilsen is sporting Panaracer 700x35 T-Serves (Paselas basically). I guess I should add that I weigh just under 200lbs. My Hilsen is a 63cm. I also have some concern about the stopping power of the Silver brakes. I imagine that the Hilsen is probably a sturdier bike with better brakes than many of the bikes marketed in the 70s as loaded touring bikes. What do you think? --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: Light touring and Hilsens
I ordered my Hilsen when they were still being produce at Waterford, so they apparently had some flexibility, especially with the tubing. It was a slight upcharge. I'm pretty sure the standard tubing would handle my brevet loads, but I wanted something that was a little beefier for light touring with small rear panniers. I'm 6'4 and push 200lbs most of the time, so I'm probably an outlier. I think at some point Grant had posted that the bike was really designed to handle total loads under 220-225lb, as a result I wanted a little extra assurance with stronger tubing. That being said, my Hilsen doesn't have the third set of water bottle brazes nor the slick new fork crown. Bob H. Knoxville TN On Jun 28, 9:41 am, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote: Since when can you order heftier tubing on a Hilsen? Like the Rom, Ram, Luki, Beam, and new Taiwan projects, I thought all the details were set in stone by RBW, except paint, which might be available at an upcharge (if they approve of the color) From: Bob H. bob.h...@gmail.com .I had my Hilsen put together with slightly heavier tubing. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] FS: Phil riv hub 32 hole velocity aerohead wheelset w/ IRD 7sp freewheel
Built this as a second go fast wheelset for my Hilsen, but ended up not seeing much use. Beautiful wheels hand built by our local wheel guru. About 500 miles on these. No skewers. 135 spacing, great for your Homer, Sam Hillborne or big boy Atlantis (sizes that take 700c). Total cost for wheels new, about $600 Phil riv front hub, 32H - $160 Phil riv rear hub 135 7sp, 32H - $180 Velocity Aerohead 700c rims (silver) - $50 x 2 = $100 IRD 7sp Freewheel 13x28 - $50 Spokes x 64 = $64 Built Cost = $30 x 2 = $60 They can go to a new home and make your Homer happy for $450 shipped in the continental 48. I'll toss in a set of VERY lightly used (less than 250 miles) Pasela folding tour guard 28mm tires for an additional $25. Bob H. Knoxville, TN --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] FS: Phil riv hub wheelset
This wheelset needs to find a happy home on a Homer. Built as a second go fast wheelset for my Hilsen, but just ended up not seeing much use. Beautiful wheels hand built by our local wheel guru. About 500 miles on these. No skewers. Phil riv front hub, 32H - $160 Phil riv rear hub 135 7sp, 32H - $180 Velocity Aerohead rims (silver) - $50 x 2 = $100 IRD 7sp Freewheel 13x28 - $50 Spokes x 64 = $64 Built Cost = $30 x 2 = $60 Total retail = $614 Sorry, I don't know what type of spokes were used, but they seem beefy and I've never had a problem (or even needed truing) with any of this builder's wheels. They can go to a new home and make your Homer happy for $490 shipped in the continental 48. Bob H. Knoxville, TN --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
