[RBW] Re: FS: 62 SimpleOne
Hi Mark, I'm interested. Would you be interested in selling just the frame, or a partial trade for a 56 Canti-Sam? I'm to sure how to contact you but you can reach me at nilsandro...@yahoo.com. Thanks! -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Noodle to Albastache Swap - Trek 520 Touring Bike
I did-- I got the shim from Rivendell. It's worked beautifully, although you can see it a little on both sides of the handlebar if that's going to bother you. On Monday, January 19, 2015 at 1:05:54 PM UTC-7, SeanMac wrote: Niles - Did you have to make any changes to your stem? Sean On Monday, January 19, 2015 at 2:34:33 PM UTC-5, Nils Eng wrote: I just made the switch as well, and I'm loving it. One tricky thing for me was needing an extra long derailleur cable to make the distance from the end of my bar all the way to the RD without tight bends. I couldn't find extra long cables anywhere, until I asked for tandem length cables. Hope you enjoy! On Monday, January 19, 2015 at 9:08:47 AM UTC-7, SeanMac wrote: Hi folks, I am contemplating a winter project that would convert an early 1990 Trek 520 touring bike into an around town grocery getter and/or bike trail, easy cruising bike. My plan is to swap out the Noodle bars on my Trek for Albastache bars. From what I have read, this looks to be a pretty easy conversion. The bar end shifters that I have on the Noodles should work on the Albastache bars. I should also be able to swap over the brake levers from the Noodle to the Alnbastache (I've got the original levers - non-aero, non-brifters). Is there something that I am missing? Will be cable lengths be similar or will I likely need new cables? For as long as I can remember, every bike that I have ever ridden has used drop bars, so I contemplate this shift with both excitement and a bit of apprehension. After all, why mess with something that works? On the other hand, I think that this conversion will bring new life to a bike that does not get used very often. One other thought, what color Newbaum tape do you suggest to best match an Brooks B-17 honey saddle that has some years on it? Thanks for your thoughts. Sean EA, NY -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Noodle to Albastache Swap - Trek 520 Touring Bike
Clever! This one was SRAM, so just a regular road lever end on one side. Thanks for the tip! On Monday, January 19, 2015 at 4:06:24 PM UTC-7, Peter Adler wrote: Handy tip for tandem shifter cables, since you've got them: The Jagwire tandem cables come with two cylinder ends, one for Shimano-ish shifters and a smaller one (I'm betting for Campy). Assuming you're using Shimano-ish shifters, the smaller cable stop is a perfect match for the recess in Mafac Racer straddle cable bobbins (#59 in this Mafac blow-apart). As someone with lots of Mafac racers, I hoard these cable remnants for straddle recycling. Peter Adler wasting not, and so wanting less in Berkeley, CA/USA On Monday, January 19, 2015 at 11:34:33 AM UTC-8, Nils Eng wrote: I just made the switch as well, and I'm loving it. One tricky thing for me was needing an extra long derailleur cable to make the distance from the end of my bar all the way to the RD without tight bends. I couldn't find extra long cables anywhere, until I asked for tandem length cables. Hope you enjoy! -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Noodle to Albastache Swap - Trek 520 Touring Bike
I just made the switch as well, and I'm loving it. One tricky thing for me was needing an extra long derailleur cable to make the distance from the end of my bar all the way to the RD without tight bends. I couldn't find extra long cables anywhere, until I asked for tandem length cables. Hope you enjoy! On Monday, January 19, 2015 at 9:08:47 AM UTC-7, SeanMac wrote: Hi folks, I am contemplating a winter project that would convert an early 1990 Trek 520 touring bike into an around town grocery getter and/or bike trail, easy cruising bike. My plan is to swap out the Noodle bars on my Trek for Albastache bars. From what I have read, this looks to be a pretty easy conversion. The bar end shifters that I have on the Noodles should work on the Albastache bars. I should also be able to swap over the brake levers from the Noodle to the Alnbastache (I've got the original levers - non-aero, non-brifters). Is there something that I am missing? Will be cable lengths be similar or will I likely need new cables? For as long as I can remember, every bike that I have ever ridden has used drop bars, so I contemplate this shift with both excitement and a bit of apprehension. After all, why mess with something that works? On the other hand, I think that this conversion will bring new life to a bike that does not get used very often. One other thought, what color Newbaum tape do you suggest to best match an Brooks B-17 honey saddle that has some years on it? Thanks for your thoughts. Sean EA, NY -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] FS: Rivendell Betty Foy Frame, Fork, and Honjo Fenders
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Re: [RBW] Re: Geometry, climbing, what's going on?
Thank you. On Monday, April 28, 2014 7:20:46 PM UTC-6, Anne Paulson wrote: I bought the Krampus frame and had it build up, so I don't know anything about the stock build. But the Jones bars have a lot of advantages. For downhill, I like the wide bar-end position. I also like the wide position for just boppin' along. If I want to move a little forward, I can just choke up the bar ends, moving my hands about three inches in and forward, and still have access to the brake levers. And if I want to move more forward, I stick my thumbs inside the loop and grab. Definitely a lot of hand positions. Plus, having the loop part works well for strapping things onto the bars for camping. On Mon, Apr 28, 2014 at 6:15 PM, Nils Eng ni...@silvercca.orgjavascript: wrote: That makes sense to me-- you're moving weight forward. I'm super curious about that Jones bars. Would you mind giving some of your impressions? I'm especially curious about how they feel compared to the monster whammy bar that came with it. Hope your tweaks continue to work! On Friday, April 25, 2014 9:27:22 PM UTC-6, Anne Paulson wrote: I'm a big fan of low, low gears. I have them on both my Atlantises; my Roadeo has pretty low gears too considering I never carry much on it. People always say to me, I don't want lower gears because then I couldn't balance. I never understood that. I don't have a bit of problem riding at 2.5 mph for long periods of time when I'm climbing something ridiculously steep on one of my Rivendell bikes. But now I understand. I thought when I bought my new Surly Krampus mountain bike I'd be able to climb even steeper dirt roads than I now can climb on my Atlanti. I thought, I have an absurdly low gear on the Krampus (15.6 inches, something like that), I have all the traction in the world, I can climb anything. But no. I'm finding that I climb *worse* on the Krampus. It's frustrating. There are dirt sections that I have no trouble on with the Atlantis, with smooth tires, that I can't climb on the Krampus with the knobbies. What's going on here? Front-end geometry? Wheel weight? Bottom bracket height? I'm beginning to think I should have bought the Surly ECR (like several people recommended) instead of the Krampus. Or maybe I just need to learn how to climb on this new bike. On the other hand, when I bought the bike I also thought I'd be able to go down steep trails that I'm afraid to descend on the Atlantis, and that has proved to be true. My husband took one look at my new bike and said, Wow, you have better traction on that than you have on foot. When I apply the brakes on a steep downhill, the bike *slows down* instead of skidding. -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- 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-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Geometry, climbing, what's going on?
That makes sense to me-- you're moving weight forward. I'm super curious about that Jones bars. Would you mind giving some of your impressions? I'm especially curious about how they feel compared to the monster whammy bar that came with it. Hope your tweaks continue to work! On Friday, April 25, 2014 9:27:22 PM UTC-6, Anne Paulson wrote: I'm a big fan of low, low gears. I have them on both my Atlantises; my Roadeo has pretty low gears too considering I never carry much on it. People always say to me, I don't want lower gears because then I couldn't balance. I never understood that. I don't have a bit of problem riding at 2.5 mph for long periods of time when I'm climbing something ridiculously steep on one of my Rivendell bikes. But now I understand. I thought when I bought my new Surly Krampus mountain bike I'd be able to climb even steeper dirt roads than I now can climb on my Atlanti. I thought, I have an absurdly low gear on the Krampus (15.6 inches, something like that), I have all the traction in the world, I can climb anything. But no. I'm finding that I climb *worse* on the Krampus. It's frustrating. There are dirt sections that I have no trouble on with the Atlantis, with smooth tires, that I can't climb on the Krampus with the knobbies. What's going on here? Front-end geometry? Wheel weight? Bottom bracket height? I'm beginning to think I should have bought the Surly ECR (like several people recommended) instead of the Krampus. Or maybe I just need to learn how to climb on this new bike. On the other hand, when I bought the bike I also thought I'd be able to go down steep trails that I'm afraid to descend on the Atlantis, and that has proved to be true. My husband took one look at my new bike and said, Wow, you have better traction on that than you have on foot. When I apply the brakes on a steep downhill, the bike *slows down* instead of skidding. -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Geometry, climbing, what's going on?
Anne, Don't despair! This is EXACTLY the experience I had on my Krampus, but now it's sorted and he'd climb a telephone pole if I had the legs. I think it's the front end-- it's really slack-- and the way there is mucho weight on the back wheel. While the All-Mountain geometry IS great for going down hills, it has the drawback of a wander-y front-end going uphill. Long story short-- I got a longer stem, flipped it (downward), and dropped it down until I got the balance of downhill and uphill handling characteristics I wanted. I also moved my saddle forward a bit. The basic idea was to move weight forward and down w/o losing too much downhill awesomeness. My stem was stock 70 mm and I'm now riding a 100. I kept the same degree of rise as the original (7 degrees?) and then moved the stem down a spacer at a time until I liked it. I also read somewhere that Grant thought that longer chain stays helped w/ climbing, so I moved the wheel back in the dropout, but I moved it back because I like the way it turns better with shorter stays. Anyway, I think with a little tweaking you can get it to feel the way you like. All the best, Nils On Friday, April 25, 2014 9:27:22 PM UTC-6, Anne Paulson wrote: I'm a big fan of low, low gears. I have them on both my Atlantises; my Roadeo has pretty low gears too considering I never carry much on it. People always say to me, I don't want lower gears because then I couldn't balance. I never understood that. I don't have a bit of problem riding at 2.5 mph for long periods of time when I'm climbing something ridiculously steep on one of my Rivendell bikes. But now I understand. I thought when I bought my new Surly Krampus mountain bike I'd be able to climb even steeper dirt roads than I now can climb on my Atlanti. I thought, I have an absurdly low gear on the Krampus (15.6 inches, something like that), I have all the traction in the world, I can climb anything. But no. I'm finding that I climb *worse* on the Krampus. It's frustrating. There are dirt sections that I have no trouble on with the Atlantis, with smooth tires, that I can't climb on the Krampus with the knobbies. What's going on here? Front-end geometry? Wheel weight? Bottom bracket height? I'm beginning to think I should have bought the Surly ECR (like several people recommended) instead of the Krampus. Or maybe I just need to learn how to climb on this new bike. On the other hand, when I bought the bike I also thought I'd be able to go down steep trails that I'm afraid to descend on the Atlantis, and that has proved to be true. My husband took one look at my new bike and said, Wow, you have better traction on that than you have on foot. When I apply the brakes on a steep downhill, the bike *slows down* instead of skidding. -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Stan's report: Longevity
Hi Anne, I've been running Knards (29 X 3) on my Krampus tubeless for several months with no problems. I used a couple layers of Gorilla Tape. I run them at 9 psi rear and 7 psi front with no problems and haven't had a flat yet. FWIW they're lighter now, too, but I primarily did it for low psi and no flats. Good luck! Nils On Sunday, April 20, 2014 10:46:21 AM UTC-6, Anne Paulson wrote: Yeah, low pressure is no problem. On Sun, Apr 20, 2014 at 9:43 AM, cyclotourist cyclot...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: That's the easy way to do it! :-) Unless you want the low pressure and puncture protection though. If you don't flat a lot, then no big deal. And you already probably can run them at pretty low pressure due to their volume. For me, low pressure doesn't matter much. But like Patrick, the puncture protection is a god-send. Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Sun, Apr 20, 2014 at 9:38 AM, Anne Paulson anne.p...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: I should probably just switch from tubes that weigh 410 grams each to tubes that weigh less, then. On Sun, Apr 20, 2014 at 9:21 AM, cyclotourist cyclot...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: Anne, tubeless set ups aren't really for saving weight. Their main benefits are riding at lower pressure w/out pinchflatting (similar to tubulars) and more importantly (for me) puncture protection. There's usually a minor weight savings, but it's minimal at best. Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Sun, Apr 20, 2014 at 8:47 AM, Anne Paulson anne.p...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: Ooh, thanks. I was hoping I'd save more weight than 50 grams, though. Seems like I could use a split tube that was a lot lighter than the one pound plus 29 x 3 tubes I have in the bike now. But maybe I should just try putting a lighter tube into the tire and see how that works out. On Sun, Apr 20, 2014 at 8:26 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thil...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: http://hiawathacyclery.blogspot.com/2013/02/fat-tire-tubeless-conversions.html?m=1 For a 29x3, 4-6 fl oz of Stan's or Caffelatex. -- 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-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- 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-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- 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-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at
[RBW] Re: Knard width -- questions for users
Hi Patrick, Southern NM greetings to you! I'm afraid I don't have a way to measure the tires, but I'm running them on stock Rabbit Hole rims with the Gorilla Tape tubeless conversion (I think I read about it on Gypsy by Trade or While Out Wandering). I start to hit the rim at 6 in the front and 8 in the back, but I find that even 6.5 and 8.5 is pretty OK. I'm finding 7 and 9 to be pretty nice, and at 10 I start to feel like I'm riding a basketball. 1/2 PSI makes a big difference in the tires to me-- about like 2-3 psi in a standard MTB tire. If I'm riding by myself (casually) I go lower, if in a group and we're racing each other, a little more. I weight about 150 and I typically carry a 3L bladder w/ tools (10-15 lbs?) with me on my rambles (anything over 2 hours). The terrain is everything from 5-10 miles of pavement (to the trailhead) to sandy washes, rocky gnarly single track, to pine-duff. The tread is pretty good at everything, but I'd really like some more aggressive knobs for some of the tougher single track and piney stuff. I think the tires struggle in pine-duff the most, and really excel on slick rock. They are noticeably better than a regular MTB tire on sand, but I understand they are still not like a true fat-bike tire. I think they'd be an awesome Bosque tire, but they'll sound like a monster truck on the bike path. Tailwinds! Nils On Sunday, April 20, 2014 4:05:28 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: I still have 3 Furious Freds to wear out, but I do miss the up-to-65 mm width of Big Apples and the as-low-as 12/16 psi pressures (the BAs had sturdier sidewalls and contained tubes). Reviews of the Knard make it very intriguing, and per my admittedly cursory measurements the Fargo has enough room between fork legs and stays to accommodate the tire. Gypsy By Trade measures a used 3.0 Knard on a 50 mm rim at 77.1 mm which is 3. Is this what you measure? How wide is your rim? Do you run it tubeless or with tubes? How low front and rear are you comfortable with and = what is the total of your weight + weight of baggage carried? = what terrain do you ride? The 44 mm wide SnoCat SLs should work very well with the Knard and give it a nice, wide and flat profile (the FFs measure a true 55 mm on these rims; they are labeled 50 mm). -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ Patrick Moore Albuquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Etats Unis -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Stan's report: Longevity
I think we used a Stan's rim strip to cover the holes (Rabbit Hole Rims) and then either one or two layers of Gorilla Tape over that. So far so good, and they even re-inflated with a hand pump when I put more Stan's in. I was going to go split-tube next if it didn't work... It seems like folks are figuring out lots of ways to go tubeless. I used electrical tape on my Sam H. with Smart Sams on some old wheels off of a 1993 Trek 520. On Sunday, April 20, 2014 5:30:17 PM UTC-6, Philip Williamson wrote: So there are two styles of Improvised Tubeless Conversion? The Split Tube method, and the Gorilla Tape method? Those terms are actually descriptive. I used a Stan's kit to turn non-tubeless rims and tires into a decent tubeless setup. I'm a fan. Philip www.biketinker.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 email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder
Patrick, I've been using thishttp://www.redroostertradingcompany.com/products-page/all-products/camano-coffee-mill/ one daily (sometimes SEVERAL times a day :) since 2009. It can grind 6 tbsp of beans for a French press in about 2 minutes, the same 6 tbsp for my Mokka pot in about 4 or 5 minutes, and 3 tbsp of a very powdery Turkish grind in about 10 minutes. I've been really happy with this mill and like the company as well. On Tuesday, March 4, 2014 10:54:25 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: What coffee grinder do you recommend? Two uses: — Home — Bikepacking (This one was mentioned by someone as fitting inside the Aeropress: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0044ZA066/ref=s9_simh_gw_p79_d0_i3?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DERpf_rd_s=center-2pf_rd_r=12CYT1TWETYTZZ7PMY48pf_rd_t=101pf_rd_p=1688200382pf_rd_i=507846) It’s interesting. I’m discovering fresh swiss water decaf coffee well brewed (which I learned how to do through this group — thank you!) helps my brain in a way similar to the way dark chocolate does (we make our own to get it dark enough without stuff that messes me up). So I’m planning on making coffee on trips now, and there is a vast difference between fresh found and even day old ground, which I can now taste because I am brewing it well. And I don’t even have the Aeropress yet. Grin. With abandon, Patrick *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org http://www.MindYourHeadCoop.org* *www.OurHolyConception.org http://www.OurHolyConception.org* -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] WTT: Sam for Simple One or QB
I've been bitten by the single speed bug! Is anyone interested in trading a 56, single-TT, orange ( w/ cream head tube), canti-Sam for one of the above? I know they're rare as hen's teeth and them as has 'em keeps 'em, but thought I'd try. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] WTT: Sam for Simple One or QB
Thanks for the suggestion, gentlemen-- that seems like a prudent course to take. I DO love the Sam, but I'm really enjoying SS on my Krampus and would like to give it a whirl on the road as well. Patrick, thanks for saving me from myself-- Tony, thanks for the second! On Sunday, January 12, 2014 7:39:08 PM UTC-7, Tony DeFilippo wrote: I just set up my XO-3 with an ENO eccentric wheel as Patrick suggests... It's a pretty great option in my book! Of course those QB's are elegant and wonderful machines so I'd understand you wanting to check one out. Good luck either way! Tony -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar As True Mountain Bike?
Hi Patrick, I'm REALLY enjoying my Krampus. I've raced HT and FS mountain bikes, and then went to the other extreme by riding everything I previously rode on my Sam. The Krampus hits the sweet spot for me-- a really nice blend of the best features of both worlds. I'd' LOVE to see Riv tackle this new wheel size. In many ways it is simply the next evolution of where Grant has been heading. Cheers! On Thursday, December 5, 2013 9:56:06 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: If where I ride mine, loaded or day riding, doesn't qualify it as a mountain bike, then mountain bikes are much more exclusive that I thought. By your definition though, my set up is DQed, but it seems to me that it shows riding with racks, fenders, and bags really isn't critical to the definition of a mountain bike. When I do a day ride, I can easily experience temp fluctuations of 40-50˚F, with sun, rain, sleet, hail, snow, wind -- and that's most any time of year. So I like a bag to carry stuff so I'm comfortable. But if you consider the Great Divide Mountain Bike trail and the Colorado Trail (including some of the more famous MTB sections and technical sections) mountain biking, then I've done those with my Hunqapillar. Too many photos to count, but the various sets will give you a feel for what I ride: http://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/sets This set shows the setup closest to what you describe, on a fairly technical section: http://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/sets/72157633380317495/ With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, December 5, 2013 6:43:18 AM UTC-7, Brian Campbell wrote: I was wondering if anyone was using their Hunq as a true mountain bike? By which, I mean, no racks, fenders or bags.While it is a very versatile frameset, does anyone use theirs only in off road scenarios? If yes, what are your thoughts on what it does well and maybe (shudder) what it does not do well? -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Doorah Ahchay * hubs have been claimed. (*Dura Ace)
Just got it! Ha! (took two days) Ciao. On Thursday, August 29, 2013 7:48:38 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: -- *RESUMES THAT GET YOU NOTICED!* Certified Resume Writer http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patric...@resumespecialties.com javascript: http://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Albuquerque, NM -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Hello from Gila Country!
Thanks again, Manuel, Michael, and Pondero. Pondero, I can't tell you how much your blog has helped me as a recovering racer... it is amazing how carrying coffee fixin's changes my whole outlook on a ride. Manny, thanks for the amazing photos-- I really enjoy your posts and your work. Michael, we seem to delight in hard to pronounce names, but when I went back East, words like Schuylkill gave me FITS. :) On Sunday, August 25, 2013 9:18:10 PM UTC-6, Manuel Acosta wrote: Pictures look great. Sourthern New Mexico looks great! On Saturday, August 24, 2013 8:50:07 AM UTC-7, Nils Eng wrote: I've been a long-time lurker on this forum and finally whacked up the ginger to say hello. My name is Nils, I live in Southern New Mexico, and I've greatly enjoyed reading and following all of the various exploits and topics of conversation. I was fortunate enough to buy a Sam H. from Tom on the list about a year and a half ago, and I've been loving it! He is my One Bike to Rule Them All. I commute daily on him, do the occasional spirited group ride, and explore all over the Gila on fire roads and single track. Anyway, I have learned SO much from browsing this group, and I greatly appreciate the tone and the respect you all have for one another. Tailwinds, Nils -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] WTT: Camper LF and Bagman for Lowsaddle or Saddlesack Small
I'd like to see if I can eliminate the need for a rack on my Sam. I've only got 9 of clearance between the tire and the saddle loops. Is anyone interested in trading? The Camper will be two this Christmas, and is in good shape. The Bagman is the same age and in good shape as well. I'd also be willing to include a Bontrager Backrack if someone wanted that instead of the Bagman. I'll send pictures if anyone is interested. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Hello from Gila Country!
What a small world! I've really enjoyed the amazing photos of YOUR area, and the delight you take in your family. It's still all about cows and copper here. On Saturday, August 24, 2013 8:22:22 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: My great (great?) grandfather drove cattle through or to Silver City. Beautiful wee town and fantastic country surrounding you! With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, August 24, 2013 6:23:28 PM UTC-6, Nils Eng wrote: Thank you all for the kindly welcome. Patrick, I'm in Silver City-- I'm the guy who tried to email you once upon a time to see if we could meet up on one of my trips north... Here is a picture of my ride this morning. I left at 4:45 so I'd have time to make it to Bear Creek by sunrise and home before my family woke up. About 4 hours of single track, dirt roads and pavement. Pondero http://pawndero.wordpress.com inspired me to stop for coffee! I'd still love to ride with you some day... we may be up in October. All the best! On Saturday, August 24, 2013 4:39:03 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: Welcome, from a more northerly New Mexican (ABQ). Where in NM are you? Las Cruces? And there is a statute that demands photos from each newly outed Riv owner. Please produce! On Sat, Aug 24, 2013 at 9:50 AM, Nils Eng ni...@silvercca.org wrote: I've been a long-time lurker on this forum and finally whacked up the ginger to say hello. My name is Nils, I live in Southern New Mexico, and I've greatly enjoyed reading and following all of the various exploits and topics of conversation. I was fortunate enough to buy a Sam H. from Tom on the list about a year and a half ago, and I've been loving it! He is my One Bike to Rule Them All. I commute daily on him, do the occasional spirited group ride, and explore all over the Gila on fire roads and single track. Anyway, I have learned SO much from browsing this group, and I greatly appreciate the tone and the respect you all have for one another. Tailwinds, Nils -- 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-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- *RESUMES THAT GET YOU NOTICED!* Certified Resume Writer http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patric...@resumespecialties.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Albuquerque, NM -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Hello from Gila Country!
Thank you! On Sunday, August 25, 2013 1:07:24 AM UTC-6, Cecily Walker wrote: Welcome from one former lurker to another! -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Hello from Gila Country!
I've been a long-time lurker on this forum and finally whacked up the ginger to say hello. My name is Nils, I live in Southern New Mexico, and I've greatly enjoyed reading and following all of the various exploits and topics of conversation. I was fortunate enough to buy a Sam H. from Tom on the list about a year and a half ago, and I've been loving it! He is my One Bike to Rule Them All. I commute daily on him, do the occasional spirited group ride, and explore all over the Gila on fire roads and single track. Anyway, I have learned SO much from browsing this group, and I greatly appreciate the tone and the respect you all have for one another. Tailwinds, Nils -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Hello from Gila Country!
That would be awesome. The riding down here is pretty amazing, but I'm definitely biased. It would be an honor to show you (or any other Riv folks) around if you ever come down this way. The problem is, we're not really on the way to anywhere-- you have to want to get here to get here, or be REALLY lost. :) On Saturday, August 24, 2013 6:26:44 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: Dayum! From the photos, I'd better come down there! But by all means look me up if and when you come north; October: IIRC, LIesl of the double diagatube custom is due back here then. I'll try to show all some decent riding -- maybe commandeer a vehicle and go NW to that logging road my brother and I rode a couple of weeks ago. On Sat, Aug 24, 2013 at 6:23 PM, Nils Eng ni...@silvercca.orgjavascript: wrote: Thank you all for the kindly welcome. Patrick, I'm in Silver City-- I'm the guy who tried to email you once upon a time to see if we could meet up on one of my trips north... Here is a picture of my ride this morning. I left at 4:45 so I'd have time to make it to Bear Creek by sunrise and home before my family woke up. About 4 hours of single track, dirt roads and pavement. Pondero http://pawndero.wordpress.com inspired me to stop for coffee! I'd still love to ride with you some day... we may be up in October. All the best! On Saturday, August 24, 2013 4:39:03 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: Welcome, from a more northerly New Mexican (ABQ). Where in NM are you? Las Cruces? And there is a statute that demands photos from each newly outed Riv owner. Please produce! On Sat, Aug 24, 2013 at 9:50 AM, Nils Eng ni...@silvercca.org wrote: I've been a long-time lurker on this forum and finally whacked up the ginger to say hello. My name is Nils, I live in Southern New Mexico, and I've greatly enjoyed reading and following all of the various exploits and topics of conversation. I was fortunate enough to buy a Sam H. from Tom on the list about a year and a half ago, and I've been loving it! He is my One Bike to Rule Them All. I commute daily on him, do the occasional spirited group ride, and explore all over the Gila on fire roads and single track. Anyway, I have learned SO much from browsing this group, and I greatly appreciate the tone and the respect you all have for one another. Tailwinds, Nils -- 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-bun...@**googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.**com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/**group/rbw-owners-bunchhttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch . For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/**groups/opt_outhttps://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out . -- *RESUMES THAT GET YOU NOTICED!* Certified Resume Writer http://resumespecialties.com/**index.htmlhttp://resumespecialties.com/index.html patric...@**resumespecialties.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/**patrickmooreresumespec/http://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Albuquerque, NM -- 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-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- *RESUMES THAT GET YOU NOTICED!* Certified Resume Writer http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patric...@resumespecialties.com javascript: http://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Albuquerque, NM -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
