[RBW] Re: Changing tires on Cliffhanger rims

2020-12-04 Thread Braxton Colagross
That is indeed the trick for tubeless rims. Push the entire tire to the well and then it isn't so bad to lever them off. On Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 5:47:01 PM UTC-8 Bill Lindsay wrote: > You probably are not the last one to figure this out, but you are pretty > far from the first ;-P

[RBW] Re: Grand Bois Cypres 700 x 30 substitutes?

2020-06-22 Thread Braxton Colagross
I ordered two directly from Grand Bois in Kyoto in late February. They arrived in less than a week. Two tires for ~$100. Great price and very fast service. Why is shipping from Japan so fast and inexpensive? On Sunday, June 21, 2020 at 8:07:49 AM UTC-7, Tom Goodmann wrote: > > I've long enjoyed

[RBW] Re: Tires for Toyo Fatlantis?

2020-02-03 Thread Braxton Colagross
I'm going to +1 on the Thunder Burts as well. Most likely my favorite tire. Addix Speed red. -- 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: Legolas Mystique: If Riv offered a limited time only, prepaid Legolas run, would you buy one?

2020-01-24 Thread Braxton Colagross
You can probably order nearly anything you want and I'm sure Rivendell would be happy to talk about specifics. Maybe some of the old production tubes no longer exist so it wouldn't be *exactly* the same thing but the overall design is theirs. A one-off is going to be more expensive than a

Re: [RBW] Tires for Clementine

2019-09-30 Thread Braxton Colagross
Seems the dust might be from the brake pads wearing themselves. On Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 4:20:09 AM UTC-7, Conway Bennett wrote: > > The black specs are probably and rubber from the tire rubbing, check your > brake pads to see if they aren't hitting the sidewall near the bead. --

[RBW] Re: FS 55 Hillborne and Brompton M6L

2018-12-22 Thread Braxton Colagross
Interested to discuss the Brompton. Embarrassed to say that I don’t know how to find your email to reply off list. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: cliffhanger rims and canti brakes

2018-10-02 Thread Braxton Colagross
:) What tires? On Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 6:58:19 AM UTC-7, ed wrote: > > I have also installed cliffhanger wheelset on my 48 Hunqapillar and using > CX70 brakes. > Edgar > > PS Installed also SKS P65 fenders. > > On Wed, Sep 26, 2018 at 2:07 AM, Kalmia Vt > wrote: > >> As it happens

[RBW] FS Rivendell Ram - Posting for a friend

2018-07-11 Thread Braxton Colagross
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/d/rivendell-rambouillet/6631962672.html Rivendell Ram with nice parts for a taller person. Beautiful. Seems like a bargain. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Anyone in the DMV have a 51 or 55 Hillborne I could test ride?

2018-07-05 Thread Braxton Colagross
AFAIK the saddle should be positioned for you relative to the pedals. Because of ergonomics, power, and such. Then put the bars wherever you want them. It's up to you how high; how much reach, etc. feels right. A 55cm or 56cm Sam should work equally well when set up well for you. Get the saddle

Re: [RBW] Re: Model redundancy: Why not offer only canti/V brakes on all models? Why not offer a 650b on every model?

2018-05-31 Thread Braxton Colagross
Thank you for a hearty laugh. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Lower price Atlantis!

2018-03-21 Thread Braxton Colagross
The blug post points out that the old geometry is still available. But at the one-off USA-made price with the corresponding wait time. On Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at 12:12:39 PM UTC-7, Eric Karnes wrote: > > I agree. It seems that Riv's bikes are moving in a direction that > coincides less

[RBW] Re: What does a BMC Monstercross weigh?

2018-03-09 Thread Braxton Colagross
A friend has 2.1" Thunder Burts under Berthoud fenders on his BMC MC. It's tight but they don't rub and he's ridden many miles. On Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 7:31:18 PM UTC-8, Ian A wrote: > > Bill, > > Please let us know how much room you have left over with the 50mm tires. > I'm guessing to

[RBW] QUESTION: Rat Trap Pass

2017-07-05 Thread Braxton Colagross
I run about 19 or 20 psi in the front and 22 or so in the back. -- 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: DON'T OPEN GOOGLE DOC

2017-05-04 Thread Braxton Colagross
The bad guys spoof 2FA prompts and steal those codes the same way as passwords. This example especially tough to catch because they're displaying a legit Google.com oauth login for an app called "Google Docs" that isn't Google Docs. This is also an old trick. The new one simply uses an oauth

[RBW] Anyone use a Sackville GrabSack as a handlebar bag?

2017-04-21 Thread Braxton Colagross
John Potis. His quick attach/detach system is old MUSA pants buckles. The original shoulder strap can be buckled on in the same way. https://bonkifyoudontknowvelocio.wordpress.com/2014/04/28/titanium-pelican/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: CHEVIOT OWNERS WITH R559 SIDE PULLS..WHAT TIRES???

2016-07-13 Thread Braxton Colagross
I use the 700x45 Continental Tour Ride with fenders. -- 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: Spring in CA

2016-05-25 Thread Braxton Colagross
Really great photos. We have a similar setup: https://www.instagram.com/p/4McAigPwne/ -- 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: Anyone using Compass centerpulls on thie Rivendell?

2016-04-05 Thread Braxton Colagross
Perhaps the position on the fork makes the difference? Canti posts would be lower than center pull posts. On Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 12:00:30 PM UTC-7, Justin August wrote: > > A few years ago when I inquired about Paul Racer braze-ons on a Hilsen I > was told "no" by Riv due to

[RBW] Re: Yepp Mini on Rivendell experiences?

2016-03-25 Thread Braxton Colagross
It's all about that laugh. https://www.instagram.com/p/7EBRAfSeB9/ -- 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: What do Rivendell riders use for riding Sandals?

2016-03-15 Thread Braxton Colagross
Luna Sandals (made in Seattle) and Bedrock Sandals (made in Richmond, CA). On Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at 11:08:00 AM UTC-7, Lungimsam wrote: > > Next in the series "What do Rivendell riders..."... > > I know sandals are popular here for bike riding. > > So I was wondering what works well. >

[RBW] Re: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!!

2016-03-03 Thread Braxton Colagross
Please include me as well. Thanks for organizing! -- 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

[RBW] Re: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!!

2016-03-03 Thread Braxton Colagross
Please include me as well. Thanks for organizing! On Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 8:48:23 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > The Entmoot/Jamboree two years ago was a fantastic, grass-roots event that > everyone enjoyed and talked about for a while. It seemed like everything > really fell

Re: [RBW] Hope You Heal Soon

2015-11-23 Thread Braxton Colagross
Motorcycle safety groups call this the "left hook." On Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 5:11:25 PM UTC-8, Matthew J wrote: > > Bad news and unfortunately all too typical. > > Left turning cars into cyclists and pedestrians who have the right or way > are the number one cause of serious injury and

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa geometry

2015-10-29 Thread Braxton Colagross
They might credit you to have Rich build a set. And even if not, the $400 off will cover one of their in-stock Velocity-built SP dyno wheels. On Thursday, October 29, 2015 at 7:44:33 AM UTC-7, Lynne Cooney wrote: > > For me a dynamo hub is non negotiable, so that rules out most complete >

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa geometry

2015-10-13 Thread Braxton Colagross
Yes, the thing everyone seems to be missing outside "Hillborne with greater clearances" is "Hillborne with longer chainstays." Those two sum up Joe A. for me. On Monday, October 12, 2015 at 9:46:30 AM UTC-7, Matt R wrote: > > Hello all, > > Just wondering if anyone has insider knowledge about

[RBW] Re: Carless? How many miles per day do you ride?

2015-09-29 Thread Braxton Colagross
from the hot weather?), and dodging fools has really been > stressing me out. And I'm not even ferrying kids. > > Peter "Road Survivalist" Adler > 15-40 city miles per day, while the car's battery drains in my driveway > again in > Berkeley, CA/USA > > On

Re: [RBW] Re: Carless? How many miles per day do you ride?

2015-09-29 Thread Braxton Colagross
ve it for myself. > I may just give it to her.) > > So, how do you get your children around and about? > > On Mon, Sep 21, 2015 at 12:17 PM, Braxton Colagross <braxtonc...@gmail.com > > wrote: > >> We have two kids, some bikes, and no car. I'm glad to not have to

[RBW] Re: Carless? How many miles per day do you ride?

2015-09-27 Thread Braxton Colagross
We have two kids, some bikes, and no car. I'm glad to not have to worry about traffic and parking while getting around the Bay Area. On Sunday, August 23, 2015 at 11:35:35 PM UTC-7, Andre Rosario wrote: > > I live in the SF Bay Area and I've been carless since moving here 8 years > ago. Most

[RBW] Re: Best Riv frame for rear childseat?

2015-08-07 Thread Braxton Colagross
Cheviot because of long chain stays and low top tube. Hunq and Clem would also be good. My wife and I put our younger daughter in a Yepp mini and have a GMG 911 for the older daughter on the rear rack. I have a Hunq; she rides a Cheviot. On Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 10:26:25 PM UTC-7, Daniel

Re: [RBW] What are these handlebars on Hunq (BLUG CONTENT!)

2015-07-03 Thread Braxton Colagross
It's Mike Williams' bicycle. He's active on the list and may reply here. Pretty sure his Hinq is using the same Jitensha Studios manufactured by Nitto that he has on his Quickbeam. Rich did build the wheels. On Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at 4:29:58 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: That *has *to be

[RBW] What do Ricendell riders use for cycling shoes (not clipless).

2015-04-30 Thread Braxton Colagross
Lunas are pretty much all I wear. Year round and on the bikes. I tell the roadies they're light and make me faster. (From a Hunqapillar.) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] Re: Coffee Outside

2015-03-30 Thread Braxton Colagross
Aeropress recommends using one full scoop of coffee and filling about halfway for brewing. They claim that filling the press with water overextracts. Simply dilute to taste after brewing the recommended way. Try both and see if one tastes better to you. On Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 9:12:51 AM

[RBW] Re: I test rode the Clem

2015-03-28 Thread Braxton Colagross
Because the seat lug is the same on all sizes? Seat stay angle can't change so the stays curve. Maybe throw in a little Grant likes to do strange/interesting things every now and then. On Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 1:26:00 PM UTC-7, Philip Kim wrote: I noticed the chainstays have a slight

[RBW] Re: Need to test ride a 54cm vs 58cm Hunq.

2015-02-16 Thread Braxton Colagross
My PBH is 87.5 and my primary bike is a 54 Hunq. It sounds to me like you should go for the 58. The Hunqapillar's geometry means a long top tube so your stem/bar combination could also affect your decision. On Friday, February 13, 2015 at 5:47:13 PM UTC-8, Mike K. wrote: I have been eyeing

[RBW] Re: Atlantis or Hunq - what's the real difference?

2015-02-13 Thread Braxton Colagross
Hunqapillar frames are made by Waterford. The $300 savings comes from the fork being made in Taiwan. On Thursday, February 12, 2015 at 8:45:39 PM UTC-8, Mike Schiller wrote: I recall reading that the Hunq used Kaisei heat treated tubing in 9-6-9 OS. This tubing has a higher tensile

Re: [RBW] Re: Mudfest

2014-12-09 Thread Braxton Colagross
Manny is indeed currently using an albastache. On Monday, December 8, 2014 1:43:02 PM UTC-8, Johan Larsson wrote: Yes, I thought of the Albastache but couldn't quite get the shape to fit. I guess it can be because of distortion due to the lens and angle it's shot at in the flickr picture. I

[RBW] Re: Somewhat OT: Advice about basic Kindle versus Kindle Fire

2014-08-03 Thread Braxton Colagross
I have a Kindle Paperwhite that I carry on overnights. A Kindle e-reader is an ideal device, quite possibly the best, for reading novels and anything that isn't graphically intensive. Since you're already buying into Amazon's ecosystem, it makes even more sense for you. The battery does

Re: [RBW] Cover of Bicycle Times Magazine

2014-07-25 Thread Braxton Colagross
I have a Zip drive and disks but no computer old enough to mount them up on. My fault for not migrating the data when moving to a newer computer. I should try to find someone in SF to help rescue my data if it's still accessible. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] trade or sell at Rivendell Jamboree?

2014-07-10 Thread Braxton Colagross
I have a medium and my wife picked up a large. I use the medium for normal commuting and rambling. The large works great for overnights and huge farmer's market runs. All other things the same, I'd say the size decision maker should be whether you plan to use it for overnights. On Wednesday,