[RBW] Re: Triple cranks for 9-speed build: advise me

2024-08-23 Thread 'John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
=with the Spa 7075 rings in 2022 and have had no problems. Currently using a Sugino AT triple for a low Q (152mm). The TD-2 has a Q of 159mm with a SKF symmetric 113mm BB with a 2.5mm drive side spacer & 2mm clearance to the chain stay. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Sunday, August 18, 2024

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day: My Little Platy

2024-07-18 Thread 'John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
to adjust the tightness. You may want to ask him if the Silver has a similar design. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 7:57:51 AM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > I feel I’ve finally gotten enough miles on the My Little Platy to trust > it. It feels really

[RBW] Re: Going from 2x9 to 3x9 - FD Selection

2024-07-09 Thread 'John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
;??) works with Siver triples. You can find it at Universal Cycles cheaper than the $34 RBW wants. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Monday, July 8, 2024 at 9:06:56 PM UTC-4 wong.d...@gmail.com wrote: > Hello, > > I currently have a 2x9 with a 26/38 crank (Silver brand) and a 11/34 > ca

[RBW] Re: A PSA From Gordon Ramsay

2024-06-18 Thread 'John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
do it's job, despite what Paterson claims is incorrectly testing. I read his Blahg when it came out & I was disturbed about his POV. I think it shows his false logic about wearing a helmet, It is worthwhile only because it is a POV of an influential person. Grant could be wrong,

[RBW] Re: A PSA From Gordon Ramsay

2024-06-16 Thread 'John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
Thanks for posting this. Gordo is dead right on helmets. He spoke from the heart. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 5:27:36 PM UTC-4 Matthew Williams wrote: > [image: > oMe3QaPR4E9b7DDpDnQFwbXwIfYum0EBKDB8bA~tplv-photomode-video-share-card:1200:630:20.jpeg] &g

Re: [RBW] Touch-up paint

2024-06-01 Thread 'John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
Bill Would the Rambouillets being built in Japan have anything to do with the shade of orange??? The Waterford colors seem to be the colors they used for the Rivendell models they made. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Friday, May 31, 2024 at 4:54:44 PM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Ora

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day: My Little Platy

2024-05-28 Thread 'John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
ative job on this new bike, figuring out everything in advance. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 8:55:44 AM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > I’ve had so much fun putting the first 50 miles on my new bike. I love > looking at it and wish I could see it when

Re: [RBW] Track Supermarket

2024-05-27 Thread 'John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
Garth Thanks for directions to the 2024 Nitto catalogue John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Friday, May 24, 2024 at 5:15:56 PM UTC-4 Garth wrote: > The catalog is on their home page, upper right in big letters :* PDF > Catalog * :) > https://nitto-tokyo.sakura.ne.jp/index-E.html > &

[RBW] Re: 007 Rescued!

2024-05-08 Thread 'John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
very nice, especially the headtube. The paint at the lugs looks great and not heavy. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6:52:36 PM UTC-4 mhec...@gmail.com wrote: > I bought this Saluki, serial #007, used in 03 or 4. It soon became my go > to ride, but after a

[RBW] Re: FS: parts clear out (wheel sets, bags, stems, brakes...)

2024-04-28 Thread 'John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
What are you asking for the D/A 9 speed bar ends?? Not on the list but in the pics John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 11:44:45 PM UTC-4 eil...@umich.edu wrote: > Hi all. To make an upcoming move easier, I'm hoping to clear out all parts > and accessories no

[RBW] Re: FS: Sackville Happisack w/ Kangaroo Pocket - $180 Shipped

2024-04-24 Thread 'John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
I sent you a PM. Is bag still available? Do you have additional photos. The photo in the post does not enlarge. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 7:34:59 PM UTC-4 jde...@gmail.com wrote: > Has some patina but in perfect functional condition. [image: > IMG_334

[RBW] Re: Long Chainstays - What Problem/Deficiency Do They Solve?

2024-04-04 Thread 'John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
Andy Thanks for posting the U Factor article. It was good to read it and understand the thinking. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 8:49:10 AM UTC-4 ascpgh wrote: > The U Factor > <https://www.rivbike.com/pages/rivendell-archives-rivendell-reader-5-the

RE: [RBW] Re: Long Chainstays - What Problem/Deficiency Do They Solve?

2024-03-31 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
frames are all 21”, so I couldn’t even ride a 25”, let along know how the increased 3cm setback effects the rider I see the weight distribution/stability effects. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Eric Daume Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2024

RE: [RBW] Re: Long Chainstays - What Problem/Deficiency Do They Solve?

2024-03-31 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
store, a Fuji store, a Specialized store, a Crust website, a Walmart sporting goods section, etc. I am not thinking about designs which may exist in the world where bikes are used in lieu of motorized vehicles and not just as a recreational diversion. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ

RE: [RBW] Re: Long Chainstays - What Problem/Deficiency Do They Solve?

2024-03-31 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
Mt Diablo). The climbing improvement appears to due to improved weight distribution vs improved bio-mechanical items. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Bill Lindsay Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2024 5:19 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re

[RBW] Long Chainstays - What Problem/Deficiency Do They Solve?

2024-03-31 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
ack at 45° with hands on hoods), which IMHO were solutions to actual problems. *So What problem or current deficiency in bike design is Grant solving by using long chain stays* Just to bring bikes to market that no one else is building?? Or do they solve a real problem??? John Hawrylak Woodstow

[RBW] Re: Revisiting the Nitto 52f Basket Rack

2024-03-10 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
downward force produced by the lower weight (mass). I hope this helps John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 12:34:26 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > [image: IMG_5598.jpeg][image: IMG_5582.jpeg]Hi Friends, > > I’ve had a Nitto Basket Rack from Rivendell fo

Re: [RBW] Re: Cantilevers or Direct Mount-Centerpulls

2024-02-28 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
ing 42/44 mm tires, you will need a 62mm wide fender to obtain the 1.4 ratio of fender width/tire width Jan Heine recommends. A 62mm fender requires indenting at the fork crown and possible seatstays. A 38mm tire and a 52mm fender gives an adequate 1.37 ratio and should clear the fork crown.

[RBW] Re: The Official Introduction of RoadeoRosa

2024-02-25 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
Bill What width RH fenders are you using??? They look to be the Smooth style. The front and rear fender lines are excellent John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Monday, February 19, 2024 at 11:27:37 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Here she is. RoadeoRosa is complete > > > https://ww

[RBW] Re: The Official Introduction of RoadeoRosa

2024-02-20 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
Bill Stunning color, the pink fenders really look overpowering. The white on the bottom of the front fender really stands out. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Monday, February 19, 2024 at 11:27:37 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Here she is. RoadeoRosa is complete > > > https://ww

[RBW] Re: Intro post, pics of my RIvs, and a Homer fit question

2024-02-10 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
if your bars are below SH, Drop will have more significance. John Hawrylak comfortable on 44cm RH Radonnuer bar at or +10mm of SH and rotated about 25deg down for the small bump, but thinks a 42 or 40 may be better Woodstown NJ On Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 12:56:34 AM UTC-5 four..

[RBW] Re: Intro post, pics of my RIvs, and a Homer fit question

2024-02-09 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
Ethan I suggest you measure your AHH and Breezer as I suggested. This will give you a good idea of how much each change on the AHH goes to meeting the distance you have on the Breezer. Your Noddle bars are already short reach, 96mm comes to mind changing bars may not give you much. John

[RBW] Re: Intro post, pics of my RIvs, and a Homer fit question

2024-02-07 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
ur SH = 83cm (just a guess) and the Breezer STA is 73°, the AHH is setback by 21mm vs the Breezer. You probably can move the AHH full forward to make up the seat tube setback John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 7:06:31 PM UTC-5 Ethan K wrote: > Thanks Bill, I don&#

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver crank surprise and the weight of things

2024-01-14 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
erotta with HED Belgium tires with 28mm Vittoria Corsas on it..  I would never begrudge someone riding what they want to ride, but often, heavy is just that.. heavy.. On Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 4:49:18 PM UTC-8 John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ wrote: During a appearance on The Opiniated Cyclist,

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver crank surprise and the weight of things

2024-01-14 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
.  Counterintuitive, but I found it to be true, at least for drop bars.    John HawrylakWoodstown NJ On Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 08:02:48 PM EST, Richard Rose wrote: 12 pounds? Sent from my iPhone On Jan 14, 2024, at 7:49 PM, 'John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bun

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver crank surprise and the weight of things

2024-01-14 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
During a appearance on The Opiniated Cyclist, Richard Schwinn stated the following: Reducing the bike weight by 12 lbm, increases your speed by 1 mph, given the same power input from testing Schwinn did. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 12:11:36 PM UTC-5 Bicycle

Re: [RBW] Re: Why do some bikes just feel consistently faster?

2024-01-14 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
The discussion made me think about the various factors., especially Bill L's undergearing comments In my case, I went from a touring style frame with 7 speeds wide range gearing (13-34) to a thin wall frame with 9 speeds wide range gearing (12-36).   While the 2 extra gears dont seem like much,

Re: [RBW] Re: Low q, low range 2x cranks

2024-01-14 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
new setup, mostly because wind is so constant. Realistically, I'll never use the smaller chainring here, but want it for potential travel. Thanks! Adam On Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 11:58:45 AM UTC-6 John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ wrote: On 10 Jan Adam asked:   " I'm thinking about mov

[RBW] Re: Low q, low range 2x cranks

2024-01-14 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
han a 46-30 for a No Load low gear (24.1gi vs 20.4gi with 584x38). EBay seems to have a decent supply of AT's, I bought 2 a year ago, a 1980 and 1984 one. So unless you need the very lowest No Load low, a Sugino AT as a double may work. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Wednesday, January

Re: [RBW] Re: Why do some bikes just feel consistently faster?

2024-01-12 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
s #2 clone both have 73* stas, and the Matthews #1 has the saddle forward on the rails to compensate for the 72* sta. I start setup with saddle height and setback wrt the bb centerline -- pretty close to identical for all my bikes -- and use the saddle to gauge bar and brake lever position. On

Re: [RBW] Re: Why do some bikes just feel consistently faster?

2024-01-12 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
t would be interesting to see the 73 Moto frame weights. John Hawrylak  Woodstown NJ On Friday, January 12, 2024 at 12:30:31 PM EST, Ron Mc wrote: '73 catalog, Grand Touring was straight-gauge 1020 On Friday, January 12, 2024 at 11:13:15 AM UTC-6 John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Why do some bikes just feel consistently faster?

2024-01-12 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
P Moore asked:   "what besides tubing stiffness might make a main triangle stiff or stable?" Frame size:  small frames are stiffer than large frames. John HawrylakWoodstown NJ On Friday, January 12, 2024 at 10:48:14 AM EST, Patrick Moore wrote: And yet that very light 531 normal gauge

[RBW] Re: Low q, low range 2x cranks

2024-01-11 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
m is a 135mm OLD, so a 43.5mm FCL puts the Outer ring closer to the middle cog, so the Inner ring should not use the smallest cogs. This should not be a problem if you watch your shifting. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 11:15:06 AM UTC-5 Adam wrote: >

[RBW] Re: Advantages of triple drivetrains (VO post)

2024-01-09 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
and the inner after cog 7. *I think, the main drawback to triple is the inherently higher Q.* I have a Sugino AT (46-36-26) with a 150-152mm Q, but also a 1975 Shimano Dura Ace 52-39 (1st generation) with a 138mm Q. I wish the triple could have the lower Q. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On

Re: [RBW] Advantages of triple drivetrains (VO post)

2024-01-09 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
11 being a very high gear. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 3:21:33 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Ben > > You run a 46/30 with an 11-34 11sp cassette. If it were me, I'd > experiment with a 42-tooth big ring before going to a triple. 46x11 is > p

Re: [RBW] Re: Why do some bikes just feel consistently faster?

2024-01-09 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
answer is probably biased to my experiences & assumptions discussed above. Note: The 4 frames are all essentially the same sizes: 21" )C-T), 54cm and 52cm, both C-C. So tube rigidity may be more important in the smaller frame since a small frame is more rigid than a large one. This

Re: [RBW] Re: Why do some bikes just feel consistently faster?

2024-01-09 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
ght and setback wrt the bb centerline -- pretty close to identical for all my bikes -- and use the saddle to gauge bar and brake lever position. On Sun, Jan 7, 2024 at 2:49 PM 'John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: Patrick Maybe this was asked/answered, but is the S

[RBW] Re: Why do some bikes just feel consistently faster?

2024-01-07 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
Patrick Maybe this was asked/answered, but is the STA or saddle setback the same on Ford Blue as the others?? Are you in a different position?? John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 5:35:08 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: > This is hardly a new question for me or

[RBW] Re: Why do some bikes just feel consistently faster?

2024-01-07 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
Bill's line of thought. PS, the darker blue bars contrast nicely. Would Ford use a white?? John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 5:35:08 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: > This is hardly a new question for me or for others, but it is a question > that strikes me

[RBW] Re: 26.8 seatposts with generous setback

2024-01-07 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
he 50mm mark, the setback corresponds to a 69° STA from a 73°STA with a Saddle Height of 71cm and a 20mm setback seatpost. The list member used the adjustable design to get an initial setting. Then used a conventional nut/bolt for riding. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Thursday, April 13, 2023

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day—Retirement Bike

2023-12-26 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
tabs will protect you if the flap picks up a tree branch. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at 8:40:27 PM UTC-5 Roberta wrote: > Well, I certainly am in good company with similar tastes and components. > Thank you for all your well wishing. And, good wishes

[RBW] Re: FS: Acorn, Nigel Smythe Bags-Obsolete Tan, Tweed

2023-12-10 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
The $2 bills with Tom are a nice touch, rare as hen's teeth. Much better than a $1 bill John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 8:10:31 AM UTC-5 mike goldman wrote: > All bags are in excellent condition. The 2 smaller rear Acorns on the > right side of the main

Re: [RBW] Re: NBOD: New Bike Ordered Day! The mythical canti-Roa!

2023-12-03 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
crown looks very wide. You mentioned it was not the standard RBW crown. Do you know the inside width??? John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 11:06:19 AM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Here is the Flickr album where I will post my photos. > https://www.flickr.com/phot

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Makeover Thread

2023-10-15 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
o the same height, then measuring the distance from the center of the stem quill bolt to the back of the saddle (or to where your sit bones indention is) should reveal if both are setback the same or if there is a difference, it would quantify it. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Sunday, October 1

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Makeover Thread

2023-10-15 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
NO differences are observed they are probably the same. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Sunday, October 15, 2023 at 6:40:42 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > I have the mermaid Platy: > [image: image0.jpeg] > > This one has a Brooks. I know it sounds crazy but this bike feels p

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Makeover Thread

2023-10-15 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
Curious if Leah has her other Rivendells set up the same way. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Sunday, October 15, 2023 at 5:03:31 PM UTC-4 George Schick wrote: > I'll probably get clobbered for my reply to this discussion - I'm used to > it - but from viewing the pics of Leah

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Makeover Thread

2023-10-15 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
ear of trying to feel OK).  If the stem had come in an 11cm, I would have just done that.  I ended in a good position, so like you said "then all is good in life." Roberta On Sunday, October 15, 2023 at 2:08:31 PM UTC-4 John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ wrote: Roberta Pushing the saddle BA

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Makeover Thread

2023-10-15 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
, then all is good in life. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Sunday, October 15, 2023 at 1:26:10 PM UTC-4 Roberta wrote: > I've had a few emails with other RivSisters who own Platys and there are > quite a few of us who've commented on having to push one's saddle back as >

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Makeover Thread

2023-10-15 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
y point, 2" (5cm) longer than an Alba)). This allows the saddle to move forward on the seatpost. Alternately, cut the Billie bar 2cm to shorten it and see if it improves. You could also push the saddle as far forward in the seatpost clamp to move the saddle forward (you probably did this alr

Re: [RBW] Bike Makeover Thread

2023-10-15 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
ds a 3 to 4cm longer effective top tube length, to reduce the SB to a 'normal' range. Do you have similar SBs on your other RBW frames??? John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Sunday, October 15, 2023 at 8:02:54 AM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > John, > My seatpost actually has

Re: [RBW] Bike Makeover Thread

2023-10-14 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
frame for a 27.2mm seat postAre they using a straight gauge seat tube vs a butted seat tube to save cost??? Or do they need a thicker wall for the lug in the middle of the seat tube?? John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 7:28:07 AM UTC-4 ascpgh wrote:

Re: [RBW] Bike Makeover Thread

2023-10-12 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
Leah I thought the seatpost looked like a Sakae LTE-100 type.Not sure what problems you have making you consider reaming the seat tube, but that post has the most setback you can get. If you need additional distance to the bars, you could try a 10mm longer stem. John Hawrylak Woodstown

Re: [RBW] Bike Makeover Thread

2023-10-12 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
Leah Your changes look good. What is the seatpost and the saddlebag you have?? John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 9:57:32 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Raspberry Platypus BEFORE: > [image: image0.jpeg] > > [image: image6.jpeg] > > >

[RBW] Re: FS Frost River bags, Nitto lugged seat post, Bananna bags

2023-10-07 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
Are you selling the cranks in the picture??? John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 5:41:04 PM UTC-4 Frank Brose wrote: > I have the following for sale. > Frost River Taconite Trail trunk bag and Sawbill trail handle bar bag I'd > like to sell together$165 net

[RBW] Re: Question; Frame Geometry for 54.5cm AHH-MIT, 650B Wheels

2023-09-15 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
Drew Thanks for the link. This is what I was looking for. I got the values I needed. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Friday, September 15, 2023 at 4:20:30 PM UTC-4 Drew Henson wrote: > this might help, i use it sometimes to compare bike frames: > https://bikeinsights.com/compare?geom

[RBW] Question; Frame Geometry for 54.5cm AHH-MIT, 650B Wheels

2023-09-15 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
sure how to use the Way Back Machine or even if the info exists. I remeber RBW stopped updating their geo tables about the time of the MIT AHHs and Atlantis. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] A College Clem

2023-08-14 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
Leah I might I missed it, but does your son want a bike at college John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Sunday, August 13, 2023 at 11:09:58 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: >  >  > Wow, since the boys were in elementary school, Ryan, that’s a long time! > But yes, I st

[RBW] Re: Triple to double conversion

2023-07-16 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
Nick You are correct. My explanation is reversed. Thnaks John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 3:04:21 AM UTC-4 Nick Payne wrote: > On Sunday, 16 July 2023 at 10:02:54 am UTC+10 John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ > wrote: > > To address the Chain Line Question. Ass

[RBW] Re: Triple to double conversion

2023-07-15 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
if the FCL is outwards or inwards of the RCL. If CURRENT is NOT perfect, then Option1 or 2 may result in a better FCL WITHOUT changing the BB John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Friday, July 14, 2023 at 5:01:22 PM UTC-4 maxcr wrote: > I have a couple of fun cranksets and I'm contemplating a f

Re: [RBW] Front Derailleur Suggestions

2023-06-16 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
d for a 50mm front chainline, there may not be enough LOW stop adjustment to shift to the Inner ring. Found this out with a Shimano FD-M781 with setup described above. The Sora cleared this up. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 6:50:48 PM UTC-4 Matthew Williams wro

[RBW] Re: ISO Better Bar-End Friction Shifting!

2023-06-09 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
. Older RBW's tend to have 44 to 45 cm stays (17.3 to 17.7 inches). Since you have a 1 x drive train, you dont have to worry about which ring to use. If your actual # links is much greater than this value, your chain may have too much slack. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Thursday, June 8, 20

[RBW] Re: ISO Better Bar-End Friction Shifting!

2023-06-08 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
Caroline Might want to consider installing a N-Gear Jump Stop or similar chain stop device on the seat tube to prevent the chain from coming off. Sounds like when you shift, you develop a wave in the chain which takes it off the ring John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 1

[RBW] Re: ESI Chunky Grips with bar end shifter wire question

2023-05-28 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
grip with the wire inside the straw would allow the wire to move fore/aft freely. The straw need to be 13cm (5-1/8" long), since the grip is 13cm long John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Sunday, May 28, 2023 at 6:14:12 PM UTC-4 Roberta wrote: > Currently I have an albatross handlebar on my

[RBW] Re: Platy Geometry Chart

2023-05-28 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
Just bumping to see if anyone knows John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Friday, May 26, 2023 at 10:06:02 AM UTC-4 John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ wrote: > Does anyone have the Platypus geometry chart or a link to it???. The RBW > site does not show it, although they showed it in th

[RBW] Platy Geometry Chart

2023-05-26 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
Does anyone have the Platypus geometry chart or a link to it???. The RBW site does not show it, although they showed it in the past. Interested in STA, chainstay length and BBD for the 55cm frame. TIA John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Gearing (was Getting Over My Head)

2023-05-21 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
f HG400-9 12-36 cassettes. *As for Leah's problem *with shifting to lower gears, I think Sheldon said it best (paraphasing), "when you come to hills, shift to your lower gears before you need too". Easier said than done. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Saturday, May 20, 20

[RBW] Re: spacing between chainrings

2023-05-13 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
rings using paper cut to size, and then the difference is the middle to Inner ring spacing and verify if > 5mm. For reference, my XD-2 with Sugino Rings have ring spacing > thr 5mm Shimano standard: Outer to Middle, 7mm Middle to Inner, 8mm John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Saturday,

[RBW] Re: Help me "Riv" my bike fit, Please!

2023-01-24 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
Dave I sent you PM with an Excel file to help you select the correct stem length John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Monday, January 9, 2023 at 9:42:15 AM UTC-5 Davey Two Shoes wrote: > Hi Everyone, > I'm building up a Sam Hillborne and this is my first Riv build. I'm not > sure

[RBW] Re: Help me "Riv" my bike fit, Please!

2023-01-22 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
and stuff it into a short head tube. Dont wrap the bars until you are done getting the bars where you want. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ PS the Seat Tube Setback is greater with the Sam vs current bike, since the Sam STA is smaller (71.5° vs probably 74° on current bike). This affects the dist

[RBW] Re: Very short reach drop bar, not too wide, gives a relatively normal hood position, and has anormal (not anatomic) bend?

2023-01-13 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
Nitto M186 STI, 80mm reach & 122mm drop Nitto M151AAF, 78mm reach & 128mm drop Nitto Neat MOD 104, 65mm reach & 140mm drop Raech/Drop are C-C dimensions John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 5:06:34 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: > I

[RBW] Re: Saddle height and BPH

2022-12-14 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
<https://www.mantel.com/blog/en/how-to-determine-the-correct-saddle-height> He discusses the leg angle method. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Monday, December 12, 2022 at 12:49:07 PM UTC-5 Jay Lonner wrote: > I just took delivery of a new (non-Riv) bike and am dialing in the fit. >

[RBW] Re: Front Derailer Adjustment

2022-12-03 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
The XT-FD-M781-AX6S had a FCL of about 50mm and could not shift to the 28T granny. TD-2 ring spacing is 8mm Outer to Middle and 5mm Inner to Small. I bought the Sora from Universal Cycles for $34.88. My FD-MT60 also shifted it fine, part of a Biopace crank on a 88 Schwinn Voyaguer. Jo

[RBW] Re: First Ride of the Platypus

2022-12-01 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
David P Excellent description of your different hand positions & back angles on the Rosco bar. By far, the best write-up, I have ever saw. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 1:27:05 PM UTC-5 DavidP wrote: > This morning I squeezed a quick ride in before w

[RBW] Re: New Sam Hillbornes

2022-12-01 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
stay. This was mentioned in a previous post, but in a funny way. Seems like they decided to go with it. Tall riders may feel a change. Short riders less so. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Thursday, December 1, 2022 at 10:04:00 AM UTC-5 jak...@me.com wrote: > Anxiously awaiting the

Re: [RBW] SunTour Rachet Bar Ends shifting a Modern RD - Need to Trim??

2022-11-29 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
Ted thanks for the confirmation on the barcons with Shimano 9 speed. Looks like the Shimano 9sp Rd's have a ratio of about 1.72. I got the 4.34mm cog spacing from the Shimano exploded view drawing of a 2.56mm spacer and 1.78mm cog for a 9 speed cassette. John Hawrylak Woodstown N

Re: [RBW] SunTour Rachet Bar Ends shifting a Modern RD - Need to Trim??

2022-11-29 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
ut did not see an improvement over 9. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 4:13:24 PM UTC-5 Scott wrote: > John: > > How about using your 9 speed cassette as an 8 speed by adjusting out > lowest or highest gear with a limit screw, assuming you can so without one &g

Re: [RBW] SunTour Rachet Bar Ends shifting a Modern RD - Need to Trim??

2022-11-29 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
m cog spacing). The RD ratio would have to greater than 1.39 for the SunTour barcon 25mm travel to shift the 8 cog spacings on the 9 speed cassette (8 * 4.34)/25 = 1.39 John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 9:04:58 AM UTC-5 Ted Durant wrote: > On Sunday, November 27,

[RBW] SunTour Rachet Bar Ends shifting a Modern RD - Need to Trim??

2022-11-27 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
, but I have trouble burying those nice SunTour bar ends & maybe I can use them if the RD eliminates trimming. YMMV and that’s great, diversity is good. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch&q

Re: [RBW] Haul'in the Goods with MouseTraps and Trailers

2022-11-26 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
beater city > Sprite to carry 2 Wald basket panniers was the most flexible rack I've ever > used; I recall literally being unable to ride a straight line with heavily > loaded rear baskets. Fortunately my return trip from the grocery store was > only about 1/2 mile. &g

[RBW] Re: The Rivendell Ride

2022-11-23 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
/riding due to the slightly larger BBD on the Romulus? Romulus 77mmOpen 70mm John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 1:53:42 AM UTC-5 Nick Payne wrote: > On Friday, 18 November 2022 at 2:18:11 pm UTC+11 pi...@gmail.com wrote: > >> Look at a modern

[RBW] Re: FS: "Estate Sale" of components and gear, part deux

2022-11-20 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
PM sent for the D/A hubs John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Sunday, November 20, 2022 at 11:40:58 AM UTC-5 esoter...@gmail.com wrote: > Howdy again, > > > Here’s part two of my massive “estate sale”, in order to clear everything > out for my family’s upcoming cross-Pacific move in

Re: [RBW] The Rivendell Ride

2022-11-18 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
better with the better exchange rate now John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Friday, November 18, 2022 at 9:32:54 AM UTC-5 RichS wrote: > Paul asked about another bike that rides like a Rivendell. I have a > Mercian Audax that was built to my specs with 725 tubing and 650b wheels. > The bike

[RBW] Re: The Rivendell Ride

2022-11-17 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
Joe What is the Seat Tube Angle of your custom?? John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 5:41:41 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote: > This is an edited version of an email I recently sent Grant, I wanted to > post here cuz I think the magical Riv ride he designs into

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy Sizing & Search

2022-10-28 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
The price looks very good if the 2 racks are included. A 55 may be too big for Matt's wife John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Friday, October 28, 2022 at 8:20:51 PM UTC-4 Matthew Williams wrote: > Here’s a 55cm Betty Foy in Santa Barbara... > > > [image: 00N0N_24mfIhCIO8Bz_0

Re: [RBW] Who is getting a Platypus?

2022-10-28 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
r feel the level of service they provided in the past is just unattainable now, John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Friday, October 28, 2022 at 11:14:06 AM UTC-4 Scott wrote: > Joe: > > I talked to Riv earlier this week about purchasing an Atlantis and posed a > few questions about F/F

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy Sizing & Search

2022-10-28 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
Matt Soma has a 20% sale until 10/30/22 if you are considering their Buena Vista mixte F/F. The coupon code is "fall20" John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Monday, October 24, 2022 at 3:00:06 PM UTC-4 mmille...@gmail.com wrote: > Hello all, > > I've been looking for a

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy Sizing & Search

2022-10-27 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
short stems), the others use more upright bars or accommodate both. The Schwiins are Step Thrus while the others are Mixtes. The Schwiinns are Standard diameter main tubes, while the others are or look to be OS main tubes. The She Devil is an interesting item form a cost/value/ready availabilit

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy Sizing & Search

2022-10-24 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
Matt The World Sport used 1020 stays. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Monday, October 24, 2022 at 10:27:06 PM UTC-4 John Hawrylak wrote: > Matt > > Have you considered a 1986 to 1990 Schwinn World Sport or 1986/87 Traveler > Step Thrus or a 1984 to 1987 Schwinn LeTour Step Thru?? T

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy Sizing & Search

2022-10-24 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
lower cost. The World model is a 1020 LUGGED frame and weighs about 28# which is not bad and have 27" alloy rims in 1985 and after. There tend to be more World's vs World Sport/Traveler simply because they cost less John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Monday, October 24, 2022 at 3

[RBW] Re: Which is the best frame size for me? Pictures

2022-10-22 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
and bar reach the same on each??? Which one is more comfortable wrt to the saddle to bar distance?? Which one feels most lively on the road?? John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 6:24:53 PM UTC-4 Dave C wrote: > I have a 59 cm Romulus and a 61 cm Toyo Hilsen. The

[RBW] Re: WTB: randoneur style bag for front rack

2022-10-13 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
ant=728543526919> I see they are sold out, but give them a call and see when they will be in. I believe they are MUSA, so the wait should be short. The VO decailluer is too short for standard Berthoud type bag ad does not reach the leather strip typically on the back of the bag.. John Hawrylak Woo

[RBW] Re: Homers and road touring

2022-10-10 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
ubing which is as rigid as the 88 Voyageur which was sold as full touring bike. If the AHH tube is thicker than 8-5-8, then it is even more rigid than the 88 Voyaguer. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Monday, October 10, 2022 at 12:12:05 PM UTC-4 Tirebiter ATX wrote: > I have a question or the g

[RBW] Re: Philly Bike Expo

2022-10-05 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
Andy Nice pic of the fountain at the Point. The fountain spray makes a gloomy day glommier John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at 11:33:37 AM UTC-4 ascpgh wrote: > Can’t plug VAR without Mel Pinto Imports, carried on by Wayne Bingham > since Mel’s retiremen

[RBW] Re: FS: Riv Sackville Medium Grid Gray

2022-10-01 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
Mike Is this sold??? John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Monday, September 26, 2022 at 9:39:31 AM UTC-4 Michael Ullmer wrote: > Catch and release for this one. I bought it from a list memeber a few > weeks back hoping to fit it on my new (to me) Trek 520 SS. I mistakenly > didn'

[RBW] Re: WTB 47-49cm Saluki or Bleriot

2022-09-08 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
charts, 53cm on the 50 and 54cm on the 47, due to 1° slacker STA on the 47 & both have the same HTA), so if Reach is your concern, a 50 would be better. There maybe more 50s AHH-MUSA out there than 47's. You may want to compare the geometries of the Saluki and 650B AHH-MUSA to confi

[RBW] Re: Advantages of front loading

2022-09-05 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
Patrick Have you tried any loads *split* between the front and the rear??? Say 15# in front and 30# in rear?? John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Saturday, September 3, 2022 at 9:14:37 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote: > Just curious, after adjusting my Ortlieb Sports Packers to the fr

[RBW] Re: WTB 47-49cm Saluki or Bleriot

2022-09-04 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
r the 650B's, 2006-2007???? John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Saturday, September 3, 2022 at 9:16:23 PM UTC-4 bridav...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi- I'm on a quest to find 47cm Saluki or 49cm Bleriot frame set out > there...My PBH is 75cm. preferably old geometry & 650B set up. I know it

[RBW] Re: Tange / IRD Needle Bearing Headset

2022-09-03 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
I used your #2 arrangement for mine. The steel race is 'floating" per RBW description: " There are steel floating races, the bearings are replaceable, it’s just---really, really good. " John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Saturday, September 3, 2022 at 8:42:03 PM UTC-4 Greg

Re: [RBW] Re: Differences between Sam Hillborne and A Homer Hilsen

2022-08-31 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
Dave Grossman What made your the Roadini a superior all around bike compared your AHH-MUSA/MUJ ??? Was the Roadini more lively, handle better, ride better, or something else??? It seems the Roadini is more a pure road bike vs the all around nature of the AHH.Just curious. John

[RBW] Re: Differences between Sam Hillborne and A Homer Hilsen

2022-08-31 Thread &#x27;John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
All the replies provided good insight into the question. However, if Grant P would only publish the *tube thicknesses* of the 3 frame tubes, the question would be much easier to answer, since both models use OS tubing. Until then, it all a guessing game. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On

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