[RBW] Re: what bolts?

2016-02-12 Thread N. Llama
I think Atomic 22 offers a nice quil stem locking bolt. http://atomic22.com/quill-stem.aspx On Thursday, 11 February 2016 21:49:34 UTC-8, Patrick D Kelly wrote: > > I've got a joe appaloosa on order. I'd like to try out securing my seat > post and saddle with bolts from

[RBW] Re: New Silver or Grand Cru Crankset?

2015-12-09 Thread N. Llama
The Grand Cru triple is just the double with a 110/74 tripilizer on it, which is why the wider BB is needed compared to a Sugino Triple Nathan Spratt Victoria, BC On Wednesday, 9 December 2015 10:20:03 UTC-8, George Schick wrote: > > Probably makes a difference whether it's a double or triple.

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for reflective vests?

2015-10-06 Thread N. Llama
I use a Cactus Creek cycling safety vest: http://www.mec.ca/product/5002-380/cactus-creek-cycling-safety-vest-unisex/ -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Fender front flap: how close to the ground I is still safe?

2015-09-05 Thread N. Llama
On my bike with P55's I attached a section of milk jug to the existing flap, which worked well but was a little noisy when it scraped on the ground, and doesn't look that fantastic. On my bike with P65s I used a section of flat stair tread cut out in a flap shape. I wish they came with a

Re: [RBW] Re: How to get out Brooks sit bone divets sop the rear frame down;t dig into my rear end.

2015-09-05 Thread N. Llama
Speaking of lacing Brooks saddles, does anyone have a basic DIY for it? Do I need a Leather Punch or Awl or can I do it at home with other tools? -- 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: Fenders in Summer

2015-07-31 Thread N. Llama
I find fenders especially useful for gravel paths, where without them the gravel is being picked up by the tires and hitting my feet, legs and bike frame (You can hear a *ting* *ting* sound of the gravel hitting the frame). Also the one time I rode a gravel trail without fenders I got a small

[RBW] Re: Mechanical disadvantage? Seeking joyful braking.

2015-07-03 Thread N. Llama
You could make a small change by choosing where the wide and narrow spacers are on the post between the CR720 post mount. Depends on the fork canti posts, but you could try to get the 720's at a slightly narrower stance. Not sure how much it will help with the 720's but I have had it make a

[RBW] Re: Edelux II senso function reviews needed please

2015-04-09 Thread N. Llama
I found it to be not reliable. I usually keep it on unless I am charging my devices through my Sinewave Cycles Reactor or am walking my bike a ways and don't want to bother other people with the flashing dynamo light. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Curiosity killed the cat: Atlantis 54/54.5 vs Soma Saga 54?

2015-03-25 Thread N. Llama
So I'm not so good at understanding geometry charts, but ever since I've had my LHT 52cm (felt too small, sold) and Soma Saga 54cm (26 wheel version, fits quite well) I've been curious how the ride would compare if I swapped all my components over to an Atlantis of the same size Now I

[RBW] SKS p65 mudflap suggestions

2015-03-14 Thread N. Llama
I just picked up a pair of the p65 lonboard fenders... not so longboard compared to the narrower ones. I like my flaps (I mostly care about the front flaps) all the way down to about an inch or two above the pavement. Ya'll have any suggestions on wide long rubber flaps to throw on these? DIY

[RBW] Re: 1x9 setup because I felt like it

2015-02-27 Thread N. Llama
Hey Bill, How do you like the way you've done the bare cable routing not covered by bar tape at all on the bar end shifter? I'm switching to bar ends once my Riv order comes in and am trying to decide how I want to route the cables. I like the way that looks but I'm not sure about how it would

[RBW] Re: Bar Ends vs Paul Thumbies? Anyone tried both?

2015-02-12 Thread N. Llama
Speaking of bar ends vs Thumbies, what are people's thoughts on the two for drop bars? I'm reluctantly switching from downtube shifters on my touring bike (not stable enough fully loaded and going fast on the highway) and have had the idea of running thumbies instead of bar ends since I have

[RBW] Poor man's Quickbeam?

2015-01-08 Thread N. Llama
I have suddenly become enamored with the idea of a Quickbeam type bike. Steel single speed with drop bars, V or canti brakes, take at least a 28mm tire, and a rear rack, nothing too crazy, but geared low enough to make for my commute and some of the rail trails around here. Fenders eyelets