[RBW] Re: Wow you go really fast on that thing

2011-10-01 Thread Zaelia
pulling a house! Zaelia -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more

[RBW] Re: Paris-Brest-Paris: The Movie

2011-09-29 Thread Zaelia
I clicked on the link and got the following message: This video contains content from SME, Beggars, Koch Entertainment, UMG and EMI, one or more of whom have blocked it in your country on copyright grounds. Sorry about that. I've never seen this on YouTube before. :-( On Sep 28, 2:09 pm, Eric

Re: [RBW] Panaracer Col de Vie tire inflation

2011-08-09 Thread Zaelia
Thank you for the explanation on the differences in pressure for the tires mounted on the bicycle. My question was actually about the two different pressures listed on the two sets of tires from the same manufacturer... My first set, purchased over a year ago said keep inflate to 50 lbs [sic].

[RBW] Panaracer Col de Vie tire inflation

2011-08-07 Thread Zaelia
My last pair of Panaracer Col de Vie tires said keep inflate to 50 lbs [sic]. I often inflated them to roughly 60 psi (with a little more air in the back tire). One mechanic noted on a sales receipt 65 psi (overrating) at client request. I cannot recall where, but I read somewhere that people

Re: [RBW] Panaracer Col de Vie tire inflation

2011-08-07 Thread Zaelia
*Bicycle Quarterly made a cool little calculator that Philip updated and Jim posted* Thank you for reminding me about this. I had seen it before (and saved a copy in my computer files). The numbers I get seem pretty low to me (34 rear, 20 front). It might help if I understood it a little more.

[RBW] Re: Panaracer Col de Vie tire inflation

2011-08-07 Thread Zaelia
*I don't know if it will hurt them but running them that high will defeat some of the comfort level that the fatter tires deliver.* I did experiment with pressure in the past and found I was more comfortable with the higher pressure. That said, I have taken the bike on a few rides with the new

Re: [RBW] Panaracer Col de Vie tire inflation

2011-08-07 Thread Zaelia
I need to read things more carefully. Initially, I only put down my weight. I don't know exactly what my bike weighs, so I added 30 and then added another 20 for gear. This changed the numbers to 49 rear and 30 front. Thanks for pointing that out to me. I'm still curious about the other

[RBW] Re: Handlebar setup

2011-05-22 Thread Zaelia
On May 21, 3:19 am, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Sat, 2011-05-21 at 00:29 -0700, Zaelia wrote: Without telling the whole story, he also raised my handlebar height (due to my handlebars too easily being put out of alignment). ???  What on earth does that mean?   I guess the more

[RBW] Re: Handlebar setup

2011-05-22 Thread Zaelia
:25 am, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Zaelia: I'm sorry to hear about the confusion. Can you post a photo or two of 1) a profile of you on the hoods, 2) in the hooks, 3) Of your camera-side leg at full pedal extension? I know that this will be hard to do, but if these photos could

[RBW] Re: Handlebar setup

2011-05-22 Thread Zaelia
...@gmail.com wrote: Zaelia, sorry to hear about your troubles with getting the right bike fit. That being said, please read the remainder of this message understanding that it is rather biased :)   I am extremely skeptical of professional bike fitting. I think you're better off just getting the right

[RBW] Re: Handlebar setup

2011-05-22 Thread Zaelia
hours of any exercise seems pointless to me and doesn't really contribute to good health IMHO. Racing or ultra long distance cycling seems unhealthy. That's my two cents. On May 22, 12:11 am, Zaelia caddic...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Matt: Thanks for your sympathy and information. With my

[RBW] Re: Handlebar setup

2011-05-22 Thread Zaelia
On May 22, 8:56 am, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: on 5/21/11 11:48 PM,Zaeliaat caddic...@gmail.com wrote: I guess the more correct way to say this is that the stem is out of alignment, so that when you look down at the front of the bike the handlebars are not running

[RBW] Re: Handlebar setup

2011-05-22 Thread Zaelia
Good points. Lots to consider and think about. Thanks On May 22, 9:46 am, Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com wrote: In addition to the safety factor, I think the twisting bars might have something to do with your upper body discomfort. Everytime you get on the bike, your body

[RBW] Re: Handlebar setup

2011-05-21 Thread Zaelia
you are. Zaelia -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more

[RBW] Re: Handlebar setup

2011-05-16 Thread Zaelia
Now considering the Grand Bois Randonneur handlebars. I measured my Nitto 115s when I got home tonight and, center-to-center, they measure 38cm at the hoods and 42 cm at the drops. The Compass Bicycle website (http://www.compasscycle.com/Handlebars.html) shows these are 38.5 cm (385 mm) at the

[RBW] Handlebar setup

2011-05-15 Thread Zaelia
why I wrote all this. I guess I'm hoping someone will read it and offer their thoughts and/or experiences. I'd be interested to read what others have to say. Thanks, Zaelia -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group

[RBW] Re: Handlebar setup

2011-05-15 Thread Zaelia
it takes is some awareness of your default posture... Thanks again everyone, Zaelia -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email

[RBW] Re: WTB: Acorn Boxy Rando bag

2011-05-09 Thread Zaelia
(which mounts to the stem bolt) might not be long enough with the Swift bag (because you've got a long way from the stem to the rack). I love that bike by the way. Ryan On May 7, 9:50 pm, Zaelia caddic...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Ryan: Looks very nice. Mind me asking what your setup

[RBW] Re: WTB: Acorn Boxy Rando bag

2011-05-07 Thread Zaelia
Hi Ryan: Looks very nice. Mind me asking what your setup is and how long it took to receive your Swift Ozette after placing your order? Is that a Velo Orange decaleur kit? Would you be willing to write a little something outlining the setup process? Thanks On May 6, 5:26 pm, rcnute

[RBW] WTB: Acorn Boxy Rando bag

2011-05-06 Thread Zaelia
Hello: I receive RBW Owners Bunch emails in digest form. In the past week or so there have been two posts selling Acorn Boxy Rando bags. I've missed the opportunity to catch these since the digest comes once a day, so I thought I'd post a 'wanted to buy' message and see if I can't get a bag that

[RBW] Re: Handlebar Bags [was: WTB: Acorn Boxy Rando bag]

2011-05-06 Thread Zaelia
/photos/jcaddick/5587292295/ If anyone can direct me to information on installation (videos?) of front racks and decaleurs, I'd be grateful! Cheers, Jodi On May 6, 2:12 pm, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: Here's another option:http://www.builtbyswift.com/ Ryan On May 6, 10:12 am, Zaelia

[RBW] Re: Rivendell chicas

2011-04-05 Thread Zaelia
I'm also a lurker. I haven't posted simply because I've not much to say, but this thread is bringing me out of the shadows (if only briefly)... Here is a picture of my AHH... http://www.flickr.com/photos/jcaddick/5587292295/ At one year old, this bike has been pure joy for me to ride. Before AHH

[RBW] Re: Rivendell chicas

2011-04-05 Thread Zaelia
@Thomas: I agree! - Beautiful bike. @Steve: It is a Selle AnAtomica Titanico LD Watershed Leather - Nice! Is that a Selle AnAtomica? @Patrick: It is 650B. Things are a little tight in there, but everything seems to work fine. Would like a little more clearance between the tires and the 45

[RBW] Vintage Magazines (online)

2010-03-15 Thread Zaelia
into the search box. Modern Mechanix http://blog.modernmechanix.com/index.php?s=bicycle MagazineArt.org http://www.magazineart.org/main.php Tailwinds, Zaelia -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw

[RBW] Re: L'Eroica 2009 Brooks England Report

2010-02-16 Thread Zaelia
downhill than you’d expect, this ride will impress and inspire like none other. Zaelia -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send

[RBW] L'Eroica 2009 Brooks England Report

2010-02-15 Thread Zaelia
This was posted on my local cycling advocacy list-serve. I thought that some on this list might enjoy it. Zaelia The first in a series of reports done by Brooks to highlight some of the communities we continue to support. This reports features L'Eroica, a 200km randonneur in Tuscany

[RBW] Choosing between a 650B and 700c frame

2010-02-08 Thread Zaelia
. While I have you - the second part of this question might be what width should I get? And what brands/models do you recommend? I know much of this is subjective, but I'd be happy to read your thoughts. Thanks. Cheers, Zaelia -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google