[RBW] Re: Cheviot build in progress

2016-10-28 Thread Lungimsam
Drop out i mean -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: Cheviot build in progress

2016-10-28 Thread Lungimsam
Pretty fenders!! Rivendell has been the fender champion for a long time so I'm surprised they don't make sone of the bikes so the bridge is equidistant from the drop off. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: Noodles uncomfortable? Was: [RBW] Re: Nitto M151F bar story behind it on all those riv builds lately?

2016-10-27 Thread Lungimsam
I've always loved my noodle bars. they been great for me. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Nitto M151F bar story behind it on all those riv builds lately?

2016-10-27 Thread Lungimsam
Unless the bars come from Nitto that way. I mean. -- 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: Nitto M151F bar story behind it on all those riv builds lately?

2016-10-27 Thread Lungimsam
Thanks for the info. I have them on my Rambouillet. They are shorter ramps for sure but that's one of the reasons I got them. Very comfortable. But after using noodles for so long I'm used to the bend back on the tops. But seems like they're just as comfortable as noodles. Even for a century

Re: [RBW] Re: New BLUG post! Frank Jones Sr

2016-10-26 Thread Lungimsam
Wait, I think it was a manhole cover head tube badge on the Clem Smith and the ST decal showed a man climbing out of a sewer through a manhole? Anyway, the use of the name Frank Jones right after that just led my mind in the wrong direction. -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Re: New BLUG post! Frank Jones Sr

2016-10-26 Thread Lungimsam
Hilsen and Hillborne have a certain panache. But FJ just makes you think of a boiler room operator somewhere in Brooklyn. Apologies to any one named FJ. The name is a fine, classy name standing alone. But when slapped on a downtube right after the release of a decal on their Clem Smith with a

[RBW] Nitto M151F bar story behind it on all those riv builds lately?

2016-10-26 Thread Lungimsam
Was wondering what the story is behind the use of them on the rivbuilds I'm seeing online now. I wonder if they're planning on selling them and adding them to their selection? Also wonder what they think about those bars? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: New BLUG post! Frank Jones Sr

2016-10-26 Thread Lungimsam
I think these pretty bikes should have the more elegant names like they have used before like Saluki, Rambouillet, Cheviut. -- 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,

[RBW] Re: Brake comparison again

2016-10-26 Thread Lungimsam
Cable clamped too short? This happened on my wife's Raleigh bike. -- 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] FENDERS ON THE CHEVIOT

2016-10-26 Thread Lungimsam
Kudos on the fender nut. Only way to go, unless your brake bridge is drilled for a fender. -- 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: VO Randonneur Front Rack on Sam Hillborne

2016-10-24 Thread Lungimsam
Especially since I'm referencing my measurements and experiences to a 52 blue Sam and Bleriot. I don't know which iteration of Sam that you have. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: VO Randonneur Front Rack on Sam Hillborne

2016-10-24 Thread Lungimsam
At 11.5 cm it is really close to what you need so maybe the only way you can find out is to buy it and try it. -- 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

[RBW] Re: VO Randonneur Front Rack on Sam Hillborne

2016-10-24 Thread Lungimsam
As a data point the strut leg end meets my forks on my Bleriot at about the 11 1/2 cm, as measured straight down the side of the fork blade from the top edge of the fork crown lug. And that is with the rack set as low as possible with the tang bent as low as possible over the break calipers.

[RBW] VO Randonneur Front Rack on Sam Hillborne

2016-10-23 Thread Lungimsam
I had a 52 blue Sam. I bought the VO Rando rack and put it on my Bleriot. But before I did that I checked to see if it would fit the Sam eyelets on the fork. It would not fit. The Rando rack stays, if I remember correctly, don't come down low enough to meet the fork eyelets. Stay angle is

[RBW] Re: 1st Bombadil on Treasure Island

2016-10-23 Thread Lungimsam
I've heard those clear coats rust through pretty quickly. Why not get it painted a favorite color? -- 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: Silver 2 shifters

2016-10-23 Thread Lungimsam
RBW's laughing at yas! Gamin' on yas! On Friday, October 14, 2016 at 2:08:31 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > The BLUG has a long write up and description of the Silver 2 shifters. > One big take home is the Silver 1 shifter mold is shot, so those will be > going away. So, if you love

[RBW] Re: What would you do?

2016-10-23 Thread Lungimsam
My deductible for stolen on the street bike is 1,000$US. So not chump change. Plus rates go up once you use your policy, so you are still paying for the loss way after the incident. So it is not always so easy. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] End of the rainbow

2016-10-22 Thread Lungimsam
Looks like dry rot blowout? I thought the Rivendell speed blends had checkerboard treads? Are those Pasela? Some people love Pasela but I have read many times on the Internet where owners complained of sidewall blowout. Anyway, could you see different colors while riding? Could you see

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver 2 shifters

2016-10-22 Thread Lungimsam
I hope they keep the D rings. So convenient for on the bike tightening!! No screwdriver necessary!!! -- 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: Silver 2 shifters

2016-10-22 Thread Lungimsam
I love my Silver Shifters. But an LBS says the ratchet ain't strong enough and they autoshift too much. Says the originals they are based on ( I think those are the ones ) stay put better. I might try them sometime. I do get some autoshifts, but cannot say exactly why, thought I think it is

[RBW] Silver 2 shifters

2016-10-22 Thread Lungimsam
I tried using down tubes on my Sam and it was fun and definitely an interesting and totally new experience in shifting. I could not get used to it so I went back to bar and shifting. But I do like the super clean look having less housing and the buttery smooth shifting. Now that I have a

[RBW] Re: Locks

2016-10-22 Thread Lungimsam
You have to be careful as the tigr was made stronger in the newest production models. I think they thickened up the straps. -- 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,

[RBW] Re: What would you do?

2016-10-22 Thread Lungimsam
If my spouse didn't lock up her Clem I would say that even if she doesn't care if the bike got stolen,* that is still $1500 of our money flushed down the toilet*. And our insurance has a 1,000$ deductible for a stolen bike. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: B17 Flyer on drop bar Atlantis

2016-10-22 Thread Lungimsam
The springs* do* compress. I can feel them do so on small and large bumps alike, at different levels of travel depending on the roughness of the road. Saddle will bounce more on the bigger bumps. I pedal in the 80's cadence range. The saddle bounces along like you are in a limo. But not too

Re: [RBW] Re: B17 Flyer on drop bar Atlantis

2016-10-22 Thread Lungimsam
I'm set up in kops on my Bleriot . You can see the the seatpost and the way the saddle set up on it here: https://www.flickr.com/gp/70237737@N00/TnUUnm KOPS on Sam: https://www.flickr.com/gp/70237737@N00/TnUUnm Always perfect bounce from day one. I wonder why they don't bounce for some people?

[RBW] Re: B17 Flyer on drop bar Atlantis

2016-10-22 Thread Lungimsam
They even have an imperial flyer now! -- 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,

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne vs Heron Touring ... GO

2016-10-22 Thread Lungimsam
Not all Sams are that heavy of a guage. My old 52 blue Sam was 8-5-8 tt and dt. -- 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] Locks

2016-10-21 Thread Lungimsam
Tigr mini? http://tigrlock.com/mini/ -- 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,

Re: [RBW] Locks

2016-10-21 Thread Lungimsam
Tigr mini? https://tigrlock.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send

[RBW] Re: B17 Flyer on drop bar Atlantis

2016-10-21 Thread Lungimsam
I weigh 175. Both of my B-17 Flyers have always bounced just perfectly for me on my Bleriot and Sam and Rambouillet with drop bar 1.3cm below saddle height. Perfect also sitting bolt upright for me with Albatross bars! Turns your bike into a limousine! I ride centuries and the saddle is

[RBW] What would you do?

2016-10-21 Thread Lungimsam
In light of Leah's recent post on leaving her Rivendell unlocked at school what would you do if you were in public and saw an unlocked Rivendell sitting outside of a building somewhere? What would your concern for the owner of the unlocked Rivendell lead you to do? -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Taking Risks

2016-10-21 Thread Lungimsam
Scary! Glad your bikes were ok! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Taking Risks

2016-10-21 Thread Lungimsam
Leah, I have Ul-locks planted at The places I go the most around town. You can buy are you lock and leave it at the school locked to the bike rack and keep the key on your key ring so whenever you go to the school the lock is there waiting for you and you don't have to carry it on the bike .

Re: [RBW] Taking Risks

2016-10-21 Thread Lungimsam
I would think if you're helping at the school they will let you put the bike in the office for an hour or two. -- 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

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Technomic Deluxe Stem

2016-10-21 Thread Lungimsam
A deluxe with shipping was 46$? -- 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: FS: Nitto Technomic Deluxe Stem

2016-10-21 Thread Lungimsam
All the technomic deluxes (190 rise)are shorter than standard technomics (225mm). -- 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: Rambouillet Questions

2016-10-20 Thread Lungimsam
Sorry, I was joking around, pb. My bad. Tone gets lost in postings. Sorry. -- 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: Silver 2 shifters

2016-10-20 Thread Lungimsam
Oops... sorry for the non bike emotokans. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver 2 shifters

2016-10-20 Thread Lungimsam
I have been on this forum since 2012 and I have now come to the conclusion that Bill is either Grant Petersen incognito here on the forum, or RBW's #1 fan.

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet Questions

2016-10-20 Thread Lungimsam
Faster to sell that is!  You don't see many blues and greens for sale but people sure are dumping their oranges around here alot!  (Elbow, elbow) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] FS: Nitto Technomic Deluxe Stem

2016-10-20 Thread Lungimsam
7cm extension 190 rise 26.0 clampasaurus 50$ shipped CONUS Pics here: https://www.flickr.com/gp/70237737@N00/Tf5776 -- 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: ROADINI tease on the BLUG

2016-10-19 Thread Lungimsam
but what if it has a funk a tube from the BB shell up into the center of the top tube? -- 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] October colors

2016-10-19 Thread Lungimsam
I find that no picture can match the beautiful optics of the human eye. So I know that scene pictured must havebeen even more beautiful in person. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] Re: Can we talk about Riv bike sizing again?

2016-10-19 Thread Lungimsam
So I guess the long and short of it is that it is really difficult to understand how geometry and fit work together and it seems like there are many different schools of thought on this. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet Questions

2016-10-19 Thread Lungimsam
Whoah! Tons of clearance! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email

Re: [RBW] Re: Can we talk about Riv bike sizing again?

2016-10-19 Thread Lungimsam
I recently had my Bleriot fit mapped at Gravel and Grind by way of what is called an xy axis fit. It was then transfered tomy Rambouillet. The seat height and reach and bar height are different than the Bleriot if you measure with a tape measure. But the fit is the same in relation to the xy

[RBW] Re: What is this and how do I get it off my stem?

2016-10-18 Thread Lungimsam
1.3 below saddle on Bleriot. You see the diff in geometries here. Way more stem exposed. Same seat height (71cm). https://www.flickr.com/gp/70237737@N00/v1o83u -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: What is this and how do I get it off my stem?

2016-10-18 Thread Lungimsam
https://flic.kr/p/jTpszH -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: What is this and how do I get it off my stem?

2016-10-18 Thread Lungimsam
Good eye! I ride with bars 1.3cm below saddle. That means slammed stem on my 52 Sam with Fistful of seatpost. My Tech standard stem didn't work so I got the Tech Deluxe as it had less rise. Tech bottomed out on Sam. Deluxe stopped about 2mm short of bottoming out so it worked. I don't think I

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet Questions

2016-10-17 Thread Lungimsam
Yes, the comfort is incredible even with 28's! And the Rams are easier to pedal down the road than Sams and Bleriots, according to my experience. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet Questions

2016-10-17 Thread Lungimsam
ooops..I mean 82pbh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: Clicking From Crank Area

2016-10-17 Thread Lungimsam
Go ahead and snug up all the bolts on the frame including any bottle cages. Loose bolts anywhere on the bike can cause a clicking noise. It is very hard to find where the sound is coming from. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

2016-10-17 Thread Lungimsam
I have heard different things from different "experts". Some say the leather is not the same as in the olden days. Some say the leather quality is different on different models. Some say the leather does not differ between models. So there is different info going around. Hard to get to the

[RBW] Re: Clicking From Crank Area

2016-10-17 Thread Lungimsam
FD cable end getting hit by crank arm at every revolution? -- 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

[RBW] Clicking From Crank Area

2016-10-17 Thread Lungimsam
A loose pedal/crank arm interface can cause a click every rotation. Grease pedal threads and reinstall pedals being sure to tighten down that pedal/crank interface. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

2016-10-16 Thread Lungimsam
Is tge name pronounced: "Ber-toad", or "Bear-tood" Or some other way? -- 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: Berthoud Saddles

2016-10-16 Thread Lungimsam
Perhaps a brooks imperial would eliminate the hump? -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: my sp dynamo hub is unreliable

2016-10-16 Thread Lungimsam
I get a gentle hand massage at 18mph + with my sondeluxewidebody. At first I worried about it. But it has proven to be no issue and doesnt bother me at all. It is very slight. If you are talking to someone or thinking hard you may not notice it. I usually notice it when it starts but then don't

Re: [RBW] Silver 2 shifters

2016-10-15 Thread Lungimsam
I have really enjoyed my Silver bar end and also the Silver DT shifters. So elegant. So smooth shifting. Looking forward to checking these out! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: FS: Cycling tight and shorts.

2016-10-14 Thread Lungimsam
Bump. Scroll down and see closeups of the tights here: https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.flickr.com%2Fgp%2F70237737%40N00%2F395g70=D=1=AFQjCNET21zVLEPFxBU1DnBeY2lEctb40g Get 'em before the wintry blasts start to blow! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: FS: shoes, speedplay frogs, clips, saddle, seatpost, tire liners, computer stuff, cleat covers, bell.

2016-10-14 Thread Lungimsam
Double bumpasaurus... > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email

[RBW] Re: Bob Dylan wins Nobel

2016-10-14 Thread Lungimsam
Whos Roth? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: Machined vs non-machined rims

2016-10-14 Thread Lungimsam
The attraction of the GB rims is that they auto seat compass tires. No massaging necessary. I could get the machined A23 set But then I would have to pay for a whole new wheelset 500 bucks. Maybe I'll just switch from the yokozuna pads to cool stops and Swiss stops and see what happens with

[RBW] Re: Machined vs non-machined rims

2016-10-14 Thread Lungimsam
Bump. Anymore feedback? Trying to decide between my spare Synergy set or GB set. Neither were great in rain. Wonder if A23 better (machined). 650b. Long reach sidepulls. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] 1994 Bridgestone Catalog

2016-10-10 Thread Lungimsam
So if he knows about the benefits of planing I wonder why he stopped making frames that will plane for light riders with light loads? I wonder why he went to the oversized thicker wall tubes that makes it harder for a bike to flex ? -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Can we talk about Riv bike sizing again?

2016-10-10 Thread Lungimsam
You have to decide from your experience. I have found that I like the frame size better one size down from what Rivendell recommends for my PBH and seat height measurements. I have a short Reach. So one size down works for me and I still get a fist full of seat post. Even when sizing

[RBW] Re: Sam fender clearance

2016-10-07 Thread Lungimsam
Mine were R559 levers, too. Didn't touch fender when braking though. But dictated fender height, which wasn't high enough for my comfort level. I think with 38's would have plenty of clearance. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: SPD shoes: Looking for these

2016-10-07 Thread Lungimsam
Try this one. PM me if interested or if you want better pics/have questions. https://www.flickr.com/gp/70237737@N00/bS55ZV -- 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,

[RBW] Sam fender clearance

2016-10-07 Thread Lungimsam
I had a blue 52 Sam. P45 with 42mm tire pushes the clearance limits. Sidepulls are limiting factor, not allowing you to move fender higher, away from tire. P45 just barely wide enough for a Hetre 42mm tire. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] SPD shoes: Looking for these

2016-10-07 Thread Lungimsam
Cleats not included -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] SPD shoes: Looking for these

2016-10-07 Thread Lungimsam
Sorry . No gots. But gots these pairs in 44: https://flickr.com/photos/70237737@N00/sets/72157672909992375 -- 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

[RBW] Anyone riding Lifeline 100 century in MD on the 16th?

2016-10-05 Thread Lungimsam
https://bikeaaa.org/lifeline-100/ -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Fendering the Cheviot - a play in several acts...

2016-10-05 Thread Lungimsam
I think rbw sells a nylon brake recess filler too for use with nutted brakes in recessed frames -- 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] Anyone doing Seagull Century Saturday in Maryland?

2016-10-04 Thread Lungimsam
I have a cold but hope to make it for the 100. -- 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] Your bike ride better with upright bars than drops?

2016-10-03 Thread Lungimsam
And I mean upright...boscos, albatross. Wondering how your bike felt when you went from drops to upright riding. *"Better", as in, became easier to pedal down the road. More lively. Less draggy.* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Show off how well your riv would've held up compared to the crabon

2016-10-03 Thread Lungimsam
Maybe RBW will have a new carbon wars video with full builds! -- 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: Nitto vs Pletscher rear racks internal debate...

2016-10-03 Thread Lungimsam
*Exactly* my experience, Rene. 38mm tires max on the 53 Bleriot and 52 Sam for what I am comfortable with for fender clearance. The sidepull brake arm hanging down from the brake bolt and over the tire (hanging lower than the brake bridge and fork crown) down into the space between crown and

[RBW] Re: Nitto vs Pletscher rear racks internal debate...

2016-10-03 Thread Lungimsam
Can't speak to loads/function but: If you want bike jewelry, get the Nitto. I haven't used pletcher stuff extensively, but mine got a grotty look to the metal over time. So, industrial looking metal? Pletscher. Or, bike jewelry? Nitto. Or, you could look for something USA made! -- You

[RBW] Dynowheel and lights ordered :)

2016-10-01 Thread Lungimsam
I think ot is 100 lux and shaped so it doesnt blind oncoming motorists. Unless something better comes out I hope to get one when I dynomize my Rambouillet. But have to settle on a wheelsize first. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Re: VO vs Berthoud fenders

2016-10-01 Thread Lungimsam
Is that a velo lumino tail light dyno? If so, how do you like it? -- 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: Machined vs non-machined rims

2016-10-01 Thread Lungimsam
I have noticed very low braking power on my non-machined Grand Bois rims. Even with yokozuna salmon pads. I am hopefully going to try kool stops. If that doesn't help, blue swiss stops. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Dynowheel and lights ordered :)

2016-10-01 Thread Lungimsam
That IQ-X is supposed to be really bright and can hang upside down, too. -- 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: VO vs Berthoud fenders

2016-10-01 Thread Lungimsam
Welp...I will say a shop owner told me that the vo hammereds break within a year at the mounting points. He said the non-hammereds are fine. I have only used honjo hammereds so i cannot comment from personal use. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Machined vs non-machined rims

2016-10-01 Thread Lungimsam
What are the pros and cons of each? -- 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,

[RBW] Re: VO vs Berthoud fenders

2016-09-30 Thread Lungimsam
This place was recommended to me. They have hardware that looks pretty good. https://sim.works/collections/fenders-simworks-by-honjo -- 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

[RBW] Re: VO vs Berthoud fenders

2016-09-30 Thread Lungimsam
I love my Honjos. But expensive. Hammered. They are getting a fuzzy white looking patina in them. Don't know what that is. -- 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,

[RBW] Re: The Cheviot has arrived!

2016-09-29 Thread Lungimsam
Hi Steve, Personally I love drop bars. They are my favorite bars to use. :) The bike falling over can move a lever out of place. Then it is up to the rider if it matters to them or not how perfect they realign it, and the procedure they use. Drops are not, in and of themselves, hard to set

Re: [RBW] Re: The Cheviot has arrived!

2016-09-29 Thread Lungimsam
Nothing on initial build. But if your levers ever need relevelling, you have to remove all levers housing and bartape to repeat the levelling process to get an accurate result. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [RBW] Re: The Cheviot has arrived!

2016-09-29 Thread Lungimsam
@Steve: https://youtu.be/oEUm3VzF_Z0 -- 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,

Re: [RBW] Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

2016-09-29 Thread Lungimsam
@Steve: https://youtu.be/oEUm3VzF_Z0 -- 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,

Re: [RBW] question re hub-dynamo drag

2016-09-28 Thread Lungimsam
See this thread and what was said https://groups.google.com/forum/m/#!searchin/rbw-owners-bunch/Drag/rbw-owners-bunch/XtLm5IU2xpE -- 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

Re: [RBW] Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

2016-09-27 Thread Lungimsam
I bet the more the bike bus gets established in the eyes of the community, the more the drivers and pedestrians will help/move outta the way/assist/be aware of/cooperate/and respect the flow of the bike bus kids. A friendly "Excuse me, I'm escorting these children to school." should suffice as

[RBW] Re: Cheviot woolens

2016-09-27 Thread Lungimsam
I think hill bubbah on flikr is bill lindsay here Do they ise skirt guards on their bikes when riding in full kilt? -- 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

[RBW] Re: The Cheviot has arrived!

2016-09-27 Thread Lungimsam
One thing about upright bars is that they are so easy yo set up. No need to level and center things perfectly like on drop setups. -- 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

[RBW] 650b'd Redwood.

2016-09-25 Thread Lungimsam
Cool 650b-ing. Watch it with those stays! I think I read that a tire can cut into a stay in no time. -- 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] MKS Sneaker pedals reflectors vs. reflective leg bands.

2016-09-23 Thread Lungimsam
I don't have any pedal/ankle reflectivity going on. Seems convenient to have reflectors on pedals, like the MKS Sneaker peals do. Just jump on and ride. No need to buy ankle cuffs and then have to put them on and store them between night rides. Anyone seen the Sneaker pedals in action? Good

[RBW] FS: Compass Stampede Pass 700x32c pair. New...

2016-09-22 Thread Lungimsam
...except for the about 40 miles I rode on them. 95$ shipped CONUS for the pair. -- 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: SHIPPING BY AMTRAK

2016-09-21 Thread Lungimsam
When are you planning your trip? -- 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

Re: [RBW] FS-64 cm Creamsicle Rambouillet 650 conversion, full bike. $1750

2016-09-21 Thread Lungimsam
Right, Bb drop and bb height are two different things. I am talking about bb height as I measured from floor to bottom of bb shell, though it is traditionally measured from floor to bb center -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

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