This may have been covered before on this thread, if so, sorry. What is the
pressure listed on the sidewall of the tire (as max pressure)? Jim D.
Massachusetts
--- On Tue, 7/6/10, S.Cutshall clotht...@gmail.com wrote:
From: S.Cutshall clotht...@gmail.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: Bleriot Build
I am thinking of some hetre's to replace my col de la vie's on my Bleriot, so I
would be very interested in your further evaluation of the new soma's Jim D
Massachusetts
--- On Fri, 5/21/10, Tyler mock...@gmail.com wrote:
From: Tyler mock...@gmail.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: Bleriot vs.
I think that Ron Lau (sp?) converted a Quickbeam to 650B. It was in the gallery
at one point. Jim D. Massachusetts
--- On Thu, 5/13/10, Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com wrote:
From: Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com
Subject: [RBW] 650B
Nice write up anne. enjoy the bike. Jim D. Massachusetts
--- On Sat, 5/1/10, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote:
From: Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com
Subject: [RBW] First ride
To: rbw-owners-bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Date: Saturday, May 1, 2010, 7:27 PM
Today
Have one. Great bike. Even if I got a Hunq. I do not think I would part with
mine.Jim D. Massachusetts
--- On Sat, 5/1/10, jandrews_nyc jasonaschwa...@gmail.com wrote:
From: jandrews_nyc jasonaschwa...@gmail.com
Subject: [RBW] WTB: 57cm Beriot
To: RBW Owners Bunch
I would think that over 100 miles, the comfort of a Riv would make up for fewer
ounces on the bike. However, I am thinking that Rodeo would be a good option
for your future . Jim D. Massachusetts
--- On Mon, 4/26/10, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
From: cyclotourist
I ride and like the Cdlv tires. I am north of 250 and I have the tires pumped
up to 65 front and back. No problems last season or so far this season at these
pressures. Jim D Massachusetts
--- On Fri, 4/23/10, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
From: cyclotourist
I also have a Bleriot. The bike shop was showing me some Hetres but at $60 or
so a piece, I was hesitant. I have adequate, $25 Cdlv's now. I would be
interested in a comparison of the two tires for the time when I need to replace
the Cdlv's. Jim D Massachusetts
--- On Thu, 4/22/10, Jon
Cannot find the web page for AE. Pictures would be good. Jim D.
Massachusetts
--- On Wed, 4/21/10, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
From: PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com
Subject: [RBW] Wind!
To: rbw-owners-bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Date: Wednesday, April 21, 2010,
PBH minus 10, measured to the top of the saddle works great for me.
Jim D. Massachusetts
--- On Tue, 4/20/10, Jay LePree lep...@optonline.net wrote:
From: Jay LePree lep...@optonline.net
Subject: [RBW] RBW Saddle Height question
To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Date:
Are 7 speed cassett or freewheels readily available? I thought that 7 and 8
speeds were getting hard to find. Jim D.
Massachusetts
--- On Mon, 4/19/10, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote:
From: rperks perks@gmail.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: Heavy rider wheel issues
Good point about the water bottles. In particular, a touring bike should have
multiple, easily available water bottles. Jim D.
Massachusetts
--- On Tue, 4/6/10, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote:
From: Garth garth...@gmail.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: Diagonapillar
To: RBW Owners
I may have missed this earlier in the discusion, but I assume that the 54 would
still have only one top tube. Is that the current understanding as far as we
know?Jim D Massachusetts
--- On Mon, 4/5/10, Bill Connell bconn...@gmail.com wrote:
From: Bill Connell bconn...@gmail.com
Love that dark grey and red and I love the concept of the bike, but I do not
think I could quite justify a purchase right now.
Jim D. Massachusetts
--- On Thu, 3/25/10, happyriding happyrid...@yahoo.com wrote:
From: happyriding happyrid...@yahoo.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: can someone
I thought that I had put new bike lust out of my head. However all this talk
about Hunqa, has made me start to think about how big my bike gap is,
especially now that one of my kids has take my Trek 950 to use at school. The
gap seems to be right at this point. I do not need or want suspension
Sorry but there is no way that beautiful bike can be a beater. You will have
to keep that for Sunday best and start all over again on a beater. Enjoy. Jim
D. Massachusetts
--- On Mon, 3/22/10, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
From: PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com
Subject:
The Atlantis is a very different bike from the Roadeo. She might be glad to
have it as an option. Replacing it would be a lot more expensive than keeping.
Jim D Massachusetts
--- On Sat, 2/20/10, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
From: cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com
Subject:
Jon, That is inspired. Really nice. Maybe you could collaborate with
RBW, collect any forks they get on trade-ins, and produce these lamps. Jim
D. (in Massachusetts which is now sunny and warm)
--- On Mon, 3/8/10, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
From: PATRICK MOORE
Sorry I gave credit to Jon for Eric's idea. At least Jon and I are on the same
page as far as a new RBW product. Jim D. Massachusetts
--- On Mon, 3/8/10, Jon Grant jgr...@papagrant.com wrote:
From: Jon Grant jgr...@papagrant.com
Subject: [RBW] What's a good way to dispose of cf
Nice bike, nice story, great pictures and good notes on the pictures. The notes
really help to show the defelopment of the bike and rig. Makes me ( in snowy
Massachusetts ) long for the ability to get out and ride. I am not as hardy
(crazy?) as the guys from Minnesota or Vermont, who ride
That is really bad. You are stirring up a serious case of bike lust, an
irrational, driving desire to get another bike that, objectively, I do not
need. This has the potential to cause serious domestic turmoil here. Oh what to
do. I guess I will get to work on preparing a list of the reasons
I would take issue with the view that much testosterone is shown on this list.
We seem to be extremely polite and concerned with the feelings of others in
the discussion. If you want to see testosterone, go to the Finn sailing site:
direct insults with four letter words and specific physical
I agree, wait, unless you absolutely need the money to eat. At least wait until
she has had a meaningful chance to compare the bikes side by side for a while.
Jim D. Massachusetts
--- On Sat, 2/20/10, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
From: cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com
I have a Surly Steamroller singlespeed, not fixed (poor man's Quickbeam). It
came with cross levers but no brakes on the curve of the drops. I found it very
disconcerting not to have the brakes in the usual place. I changed to a flat
bar. I am not sure that time on the bike would have helped me
Thanks for getting the spelling right. I just bought one and I concur-very
nice.
Jim D. Massachusetts
--- On Fri, 2/12/10, geezer bair.m...@gmail.com wrote:
From: geezer bair.m...@gmail.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: Reading Chairs
To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Another suggestion: Icorness Stressless (not shure of spelling). Very
comfortable costs $1500 to $2800. Jim D. Massachusetts (snowing
again-better winter for reading than riding)
--- On Wed, 2/10/10, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
From: Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com
Subject:
For myself, the 650B would be a clear choice. The extra width helps in bad road
conditions, e.g. chipseal or sand on paved road, and clearly dirt roads. The
650 wheels seem strong. I am heavy and have not had any wheel issues in two
years on my Bleriot. You can easily get all the tires and
Try Saluki? Jim D. Massachusetts
--- On Fri, 1/29/10, sjauch sja...@gmail.com wrote:
From: sjauch sja...@gmail.com
Subject: [RBW] Discussion on a-homer-hilsen-geometry
To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Date: Friday, January 29, 2010, 11:49 AM
Does anyone
Very, very, very nice bike. Wish you many years of happy riding. Please post as
built photos when you get it. Jim D.
Massachusetts
--- On Mon, 1/11/10, Brad Gantt brdg...@gmail.com wrote:
From: Brad Gantt brdg...@gmail.com
Subject: [RBW] New Riv Custom
To:
Thanks for the pictures. Do we have any explanation of the bikes intended
purpose (fast road, touring, all round country bike)? Jim D.
Massachusetts
--- On Sat, 1/9/10, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote:
From: CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net
Subject: Re: [RBW]
Sounds a little testy. Cut the guy some slack. He is running a small business,
with a non-essential product, in a depression. The reader will come when it
comes.
Jim D. Massachusetts
--- On Fri, 1/8/10, Mark mclbicy...@gmail.com wrote:
From: Mark mclbicy...@gmail.com
Subject: [RBW]
Very, very nice bike. Enjoy it. Jim D. Massachusetts
--- On Tue, 1/5/10, Frederick, Steve frede...@mail.lib.msu.edu wrote:
From: Frederick, Steve frede...@mail.lib.msu.edu
Subject: RE: [RBW] It's here
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Date: Tuesday, January 5, 2010, 6:43 PM
30, 4:36 pm, James Dinneen jfxdinn...@yahoo.com wrote:
If we do this early and get it out of the way, does that mean that Spring
will come early?
Jim D. Snow-bound in Massachusetts and looking forward to a good fight
over helmets
Hi Jim,
No telling, the definitive research is yet
If we do this early and get it out of the way, does that mean that Spring will
come early?
Jim D. Snow-bound in Massachusetts and looking forward to a good fight over
helmets
--- On Tue, 12/29/09, LF fie...@gmail.com wrote:
From: LF fie...@gmail.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: Helmets save lives.
Nice, really, really nice. Thanks for the pictures. Jim D.
Massachusetts (18 inches on the ground and still snowing)
--- On Wed, 12/23/09, Robert F. Harrison rfharri...@gmail.com wrote:
From: Robert F. Harrison rfharri...@gmail.com
Subject: [RBW] A few more Quickbeam add-ons
To:
Thanks for writing about this exciting development. Vicarious thrills will have
to do me for now. No new bikes in my future for a while. And maybe not much
riding for a few months as we hunker down in New England and wait for snow
tonight and in the months ahead. Hawaii and a new bike sound
Fantastic pictures and countryside. Cannot wait to see more. Jim D.
Massachusetts
--- On Mon, 12/7/09, Gino Zahnd ginoza...@gmail.com wrote:
From: Gino Zahnd ginoza...@gmail.com
Subject: [RBW] New Zealand trip photos
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com, SF Randonneurs
I would like to see them myself. Jim D. Massachusetts
--- On Mon, 11/23/09, Rene Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote:
From: Rene Sterental orthie...@gmail.com
Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Hillborne query
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Date: Monday, November 23, 2009, 7:17 PM
High
You can get a mini rack that hangs off the saddle or the seatpost to support a
medium or small saddle bag. Jim D. Massachusetts
--- On Fri, 11/20/09, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
From: JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: lightest rear rack
I must confess that I also lust after the Sam H. However it is very close to my
Bleriot which I like a lot. As a small, and perhaps unwanted voice of reason, I
suggest a Surly Steamroller for a fixed or single speed commuter. When I could
not get a Quickbeam, I happened into one of these and
Great article. Enjoy the bike and do the real camera pictures as soon as you
can. Jim D. Massachusetts
--- On Fri, 11/6/09, jinxed hbcl...@yahoo.com wrote:
From: jinxed hbcl...@yahoo.com
Subject: [RBW] Fresh off the work stand...my Bombadil!
To: RBW Owners Bunch
I am in the upper reaches of 200's. I have a Bleriot with 650B (with approval
of Sheldon himself) and have not had any problems. I guess I ride light no
jumping curbs or mashing up steep hills in high gears, etc. Jim D.
Massachusetts
--- On Sat, 10/24/09, EricP
That looks like a good site, with good product and big sizes. Jim D.
Massachusetts
--- On Sat, 10/3/09, LyleBogart lylebog...@gmail.com wrote:
From: LyleBogart lylebog...@gmail.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: Winter Riding Clothing
To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Date:
I would also be interested in how the SH compares with the Bleriot. Jim D.
Massachusetts
--- On Sun, 9/13/09, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
From: David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne drool-fest
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Date:
Nice collection of bikes. I think an Atlantis would be the perfect addition.
Then you would not need or want any more bikes :)Jim D.
Massachusetts
--- On Tue, 9/8/09, thalasin thala...@yahoo.com wrote:
From: thalasin thala...@yahoo.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: The myth of
An Atlantis was high up on my list of possible bikes when I was in the market a
couple of years ago. I am heavy and the Atlantis seemed indicated from RBW
charts. However, I was in the 56 cm size and thus the bike had 26 in. wheels. I
did not think that the fun quality of the ride compared with
I have the sneaker pedals on a single speed for around town (not a Q'Beam
unfortunately). The pedals are great, much better than I expected but I have
not had the inclination to try them on a tour or longer ride. Perhaps I should
give it a try. I am not sure that I would want the grip kings
Sneaker pedals are great with my Keen H2 (smooth bottom boat shoe sole). Could
not ask for a better interface. Jim D. Massachusetts
--- On Fri, 8/14/09, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote:
From: EricP ericpl...@aol.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: Happily Pedaling Free (finally)
To: RBW Owners Bunch
Very nice bike. Quickbeam orange and gears too. Nice lines and well set up. Who
could ask for more. Enjoy. Jim D. Massachusetts
--- On Thu, 8/13/09, Don donl...@bellsouth.net wrote:
From: Don donl...@bellsouth.net
Subject: [RBW] Photos of my new 60 cm Samuel Hillborne
To: RBW Owners Bunch
Well said. Could not agree more. Jim D. Massachusetts
--- On Tue, 8/11/09, R Gonet richard.go...@earthlink.net wrote:
From: R Gonet richard.go...@earthlink.net
Subject: [RBW] Re: standover height
To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2009, 8:35 PM
Sheldon knew. Jim D. Massachusetts
--- On Mon, 8/10/09, Brewster Fong bfd...@yahoo.com wrote:
From: Brewster Fong bfd...@yahoo.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: SRAM Recall
To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Date: Monday, August 10, 2009, 12:41 AM
On Aug 9, 6:38 pm, Tim
I have used Keen H2O sandals with the RBW sneaker pedals. Works great at least
for around town. soles are stiff enough but the sandals are good for walking.
Jim D. Massachusetts
--- On Thu, 7/30/09, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
From: Mike mjawn...@gmail.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: Shoe
When there were no Quickbeams to be found, I settled for a Surly Steamroller
with 32 tires. I was surprised at how much fun it was and half the price of the
Quickbeam. That makes it easier to use for errands around town and leave it
locked up out side. Jim D. Mass.
--- On Thu, 6/25/09,
Very, very nice bike. Components look good and the color and lines of the bike
are great. Happy trails. Jim D. Massachusetts
--- On Mon, 6/8/09, Brian Hanson stone...@gmail.com wrote:
From: Brian Hanson stone...@gmail.com
Subject: [RBW] New Hilsen
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
A helmet with a rigid brim might pose safety concerns. Jim D.
Massachusetts
--- On Wed, 6/3/09, Will wpm...@gmail.com wrote:
From: Will wpm...@gmail.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: Wide-brimmed Headwear
To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2009, 8:32
. I have about 3 fingers of post exposed and use
an 8cm stem on my 58 Atlantis. I'm sure I can fit a 56 Atlantis just
fine. I wasn't aware there was much difference compared to a saluki of
the same size.
Brent
On May 31, 6:09 pm, James Dinneen jfxdinn...@yahoo.com wrote:
I have not ridden
I have not ridden an 'atlantis but if I did it would be a 56. I have ridden a
58 Saluki and that is a fine fit for me. I have a 57 Bleriot. My thinking is,
if you can ride a 58 Atlantis, a 56 Saluki would be too small for you. Jim D.
Massachusetts
--- On Sun, 5/31/09, Brent
If you do decide to experiment with a single speed on the trek, you might want
to start with a single speed, instead of a fixed gear. I found that it the
downside of the hills that were killers. You either brake and go slow or you
spin like a mad man. Jim D. Massachusetts
--- On Sun, 5/10/09,
Is either one of them fixed? Jim D. Massachusetts
--- On Sun, 4/5/09, RM b...@san.rr.com wrote:
From: RM b...@san.rr.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: Stem Length Change for Noodle to Albatross Bars
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Date: Sunday, April 5, 2009, 1:21 AM
I have two 60 cm
RBW has big shoes to fill if they try to carry on the tradition of April 1
postings that Sheldon issued. His postings were a reason to look forward to the
date.
Jim D.-- Massachusetts
--- On Wed, 4/1/09, Doug Peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote:
From: Doug Peterson dougpn...@cox.net
Subject:
The cogs are cheap and easy to install. It takes a while, 3 to 4 rides to get
even minimally familiar with fixed gears. I found it easier to climb but much
harder to spin furiously downhill. It is great fun but can be intimidating in
traffic. Learning to pedal through turns and learning to
I have two fixed/single speed bikes (sadly, neither one a quickbeam ). Both
have bolted axles. Rare slippage on one, I got a tugnut and no problem on that
one. Second one, no problem at all. If my wife would let me have a third, I
would get a quickbeam. Jim D. Massachusetts
--- On Thu,
Very, very nice bike. I may have to sell one of my current fleet to make room
for a new, silver bike. Not sure how to raise this issue with my wife. Jim D.
Massachusetts
--- On Wed, 2/25/09, Bill Rhea billr...@yahoo.com wrote:
From: Bill Rhea billr...@yahoo.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: QB rear
If I understand the suggestion correctly (I am not an engineer) it seems to me
that the surly tugnut (or similar gadget) would solve the problem,if it is a
problem. Jim D. Massachusetts
--- On Wed, 2/25/09, charlie charles_v...@hotmail.com wrote:
From: charlie charles_v...@hotmail.com
Nice pictures. these pictures of California off road look pretty tame. Was
there other, tougher parts that you were just too tired to take pictures of?
Jim D. Massachusetts
--- On Sun, 2/22/09, Chris fourf...@gmail.com wrote:
From: Chris fourf...@gmail.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: SoCal Rivendell
I ride a Bleriot and I am well above 240. At one point I asked Sheldon about
weight and one of the bikes I was buying. He said it was not a problem and I
have not found it to be a problem. I never ride my road bikes off road and I
guess I must ride light. It is also true that I do not do mega
I had the 28 mm ultra-gatorskins on a fixed gear. The handled very well but
were a very rigid ride. Not at all comfy. Jim D. Massachussetts
--- On Wed, 2/11/09, bpus...@aol.com bpus...@aol.com wrote:
From: bpus...@aol.com bpus...@aol.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: Rambouillet
To:
I also have a Bleriot and would be interested in seeing pictures of your bike
with bag installed. Jim D. Massachusetts
--- On Thu, 2/5/09, Frank frank.r.ful...@gmail.com wrote:
From: Frank frank.r.ful...@gmail.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: Sackville bags: how necessary, and for what uses?
To: RBW
Great pictures. Gives a good feel for what a big ride is like. Nice country.
Thanks.
--- On Tue, 2/3/09, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote:
From: Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: Steel vs Carbon
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2009, 1:22
I have a Heron Road. I would be interested if you could elaborate a little on
the comparison of the Heron and the Rambouillet Jim D. (Massachusetts)
--- On Mon, 1/19/09, Frederick, Steve frede...@mail.lib.msu.edu wrote:
From: Frederick, Steve frede...@mail.lib.msu.edu
Subject: [RBW] Re:
I doubt that there are many sane people on this list with only one, good all
round bike. It may be another question as to how many sane people, looking
for just one all round bike Grant would reach looking for a larger market,
beyond his niche. Jim D.
--- On Sun, 1/18/09, James Warren
, the Rambouillet. Though the line
between my spirited, and my ramble, pace at this point probably makes the
distinction pretty pointless. B-)
Steve
-Original
Message-
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]on Behalf Of James
Dinneen
Sent
That was my feeling as well. However, I did test ride the Atlantis and found
that it did not seem as lively as the Saluki and Bleriot. So, maybe if your
riding of the Bleriot tends less towards the heavy touring, off road riding,
and more towards the light touring fast-ish road riding, the
same here, original looked good
--- On Tue, 12/16/08, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote:
From: Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: for sale again and again.
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2008, 11:55 PM
Maybe you guys need to adjust
Very neat and secure looking.
--- On Tue, 12/16/08, George Schick bhim...@gmail.com wrote:
From: George Schick bhim...@gmail.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: How durable are zip ties for fenders?
To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2008, 4:06 PM
OK, you can
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