[RBW] Re: Help me repair Pam's Silver shifters

2023-09-20 Thread Michael Hammer
The mechanism looks almost identical to the Suntour Barcon (of course) so broken Barcons might be a source of parts. In addition the stem or downtube mounted Suntour power ratchet shifters might also have the spring. See velobase here:

[RBW] Re: FS: 59cm Romulus

2023-08-16 Thread Michael Hammer
No surprise there, bubba. On Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 11:01:28 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Local to me so I nabbed this one. :) > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > > On Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 5:53:38 AM UTC-7 Igor wrote: > >> Amazing deal! If this was my size and there was

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO Roadini...or?

2023-07-20 Thread Michael Hammer
I was going to hold back adding to this thread but now can't resist. I was the original owner of a 92 RB-1 and sent it off to a new owner about 4 months ago. It was light, "jumped" when I got on it (consider I'm 74 when reading jump), climbed like crazy and handled smoothly and predictably.

[RBW] Re: 48mm tire choice?

2023-03-07 Thread Michael Hammer
I have the WTB Horizon in 47c on my Black Mountain Road+ and like them for 90%+ pavement. They also have the Byway if you want slightly knobby. Half the price (maybe not now) of Rene Herse, YMMV. Difficult to mount and unmount, however. I'm running with tubes. On Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Re: [RBW] Re: Things I Feel Guilty About: Bike Life

2023-03-05 Thread Michael Hammer
Skinny tires on those tandems! Times have changed. Seems like a lot of bike for those tires. On Sunday, March 5, 2023 at 11:43:34 AM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Am I understanding that this is you and your son, Jock? You could be > *brothers. > *What great photos and a great

[RBW] Re: Pedal Question

2023-02-23 Thread Michael Hammer
As Piaw said. Agree 100% even for adults. On Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 11:48:27 AM UTC-8 Michael Hammer wrote: > We use the Shimano T series SPD pedals and like them a lot, along with the > Shimano shoes from this series. Easy in and out, and float. Shimano calls > these

[RBW] Re: Pedal Question

2023-02-23 Thread Michael Hammer
We use the Shimano T series SPD pedals and like them a lot, along with the Shimano shoes from this series. Easy in and out, and float. Shimano calls these "Click'r" and I think they are supposed to be a starter/city pedal. Works fine for my wife and I. I don't think either of us has tipped

[RBW] Re: cassette advice?

2022-12-29 Thread Michael Hammer
I have had two bikes with a bailout gear setup. A freewheel with a 24 to 32 jump with a 7 speed LX mountain derailer and friction shifting and a 7 speed homebrew cassette also with a 24-32 jump with a 7 speed Ultegra road derailer (6400 series) that shifts fine in index mode. On Thursday,

[RBW] Re: Can I use my RB-1 parts on a new Riv?

2022-11-16 Thread Michael Hammer
Short answer, yes, mostly. I just did this from a 92 RB-1 to a 2022 Roadini (I needed/wanted wider tires, the RB-1 max is 28). The bars, stem, brake levers and bar end shifters came off intact and went on the Roadini. Cable stops, wheels, rear derailleur and crank as well. The Ultegra rear

Re: [RBW] Do Roadinis ride tall?

2022-09-14 Thread Michael Hammer
> > I ride a 57.5 cm 1992 RB-1 with the drop bars at saddle height. My saddle >> height is 74 cm. This bike feels tall (for a few minutes) compared to a >> Black Mountain 50 cm Road+. Both of these bikes have the same reach from >> saddle to bars and comparable effective top tube. The RB-1

[RBW] Re: All Rounder available - help me before it disappears

2014-09-02 Thread Michael Hammer
I'm the original owner of a Waterford All-Rounder, so a couple of comments: - According to my paperwork from the time, there were 3 sizes in the range of interest, 55.5, 58 and 61. The bike for sale looks more like a 61 than a 58, primarily based on the headtube. - My bike is a

[RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto 80mm or 90mm Stem

2014-09-01 Thread Michael Hammer
I might have a Ritchey Road by Nitto, TIG welded, in 80 or 90. I'll have to look for it. Let me know if this might interest you. On Saturday, August 30, 2014 6:52:16 PM UTC-7, Johnny Alien wrote: Anyone have a good condition Nitto stem with an 80 or 90mm extension? I don't need alot of