[RBW] Re: Wiggy's Sleeping Bag
Those quilts are a really cool idea, but I have a hard time seeing how they would cover as well as a sleeping bag. On Oct 13, 12:16 pm, usuk2007 clive.stand...@umassmed.edu wrote: Take a look at www.jacksrbetter.com They do a nice line of down sleeping quilts. They pack down small and don't cost as much as many down bags. They must be used with a sleeping pad and give you lots of options for moving about. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: canti brakes
One thing I didn't see mentioned is making sure the pads are equidistant from the rim. If one pad is firmly against the rim but the other isn't it will make a racket until you squeeze harder - then it stops. On Oct 11, 10:50 am, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: I have a set of the shiman br550's on my bike right now and I'm not terribly pleased with them. They've been fairly persnickety to setup and there's lots of annoying brake squeal from the front one. I'm curious if maybe I should consider getting a set of the paul touring cantis, the tektros or the ird's? Any comments one way or the other? I'm a little curious how easy any of these are to setup and get 'right' since my experience with the shimano's is not great. I also have an old set of mafac tandem cantis that I took off an old gitane frame. I guess I could pop those on. Any thoughts? Thanks, -sv --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Ethics: What to do if I am scammed by a list member?
David- I purchased delivery confirmation with your priority package. The tag is at home and I can send you the number later today. No worries here! :-) Kathryn Hall Eugene, OR On Oct 8, 3:11 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: I find it ironic that as I was reading and responding to this thread, I was in the process of purchasing a somewhat pricey item from a fellow list member. I think 90% of the people in the world are good folks. 10% aren't. I would imagine on this list it's closer to 99% good. Possibly 100% as I hope everything works out for Mojo (and now my new purchase!!). DE On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 3:03 PM, Z xodus48...@yahoo.com wrote: I am very sorry for you. To me, the Rivendell philosophy stresses trustworthiness and sincerity. I can't think another forum though which I would send another individual, sight unseen, a large sum, and trust him or her send the promised item. Yet RBW has not disappointed. (Thanks, again, Frank.) The individual you dealth with apparently disrespects himself and bicyclists everywhere, and apparently had no qualms about disrespecting this worthy community. I hope you get him! -- *From:* William Henderson william.c.hender...@gmail.com *To:* RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Thu, October 8, 2009 2:31:16 PM *Subject:* [RBW] Re: Ethics: What to do if I am scammed by a list member? Seriously, this is a problem. On Oct 8, 11:43 am, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Out him to save the rest of us your problem. On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 12:41 PM, Mojo gjtra...@yahoo.com wrote: I like this group. I learn alot and like to know there is a community out there that ride and understand functional bikes beyond the racing scene. I also have an intentional naive trust of list members. I have occasionally bought, sold, and traded items, often with items passing in the mail. Recently though a list member posted here asking for an exchange. After some correspondence, he and I agreed. I mailed my item Priority within a few days. This individual said he mailed his item a few days later. Now it has been a month, nothing received here, and this individual is not answering my emails for nearly 2 weeks. I have his name and address that I would like to post to this group so that you will know there has been issues before you do business with him. Is this the proper thing to do? And unfortunately I will have to modify my naivete here and do business in a way that I cannot be taken advantage of. This makes me sad and shrinks my world view just a little. Your thoughts are appreciated -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym. ~Bill Nye, scientist guy --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Looking to purchase a Rambouillet Frameset
Second tentative toe in the water. FS: Complete 54 cm Rambouillet, blue. Please contact off list. clevewh...@gmail.com On Aug 26, 6:42 am, clevewheel clevewh...@gmail.com wrote: I am tentatively looking to purchase an Atlantis 54.5 cm. frame or complete Please contact off list. Thank you. On Aug 25, 1:33 pm, skpedaler sabo...@gmail.com wrote: Ali, et. al., Just wanted to clarify, the blue Ramb. is being offered as a frame only, most parts will be going to the new Riv. frame I am looking into purchasing. Steve On Aug 25, 12:58 pm, Aili partytimeexcell...@gmail.com wrote: Yep, saw that. Can't afford a new frame right now. Looks like I've got a line on one now so Ryan, you should snatch up Steve's extra one! On Aug 24, 9:05 pm, Rocky B luggedsteel.fatti...@gmail.com wrote: Did you try checking the Frame Specials area on the Riv site?http://www.rivbike.com/products/list/frame_specials#product=50-172 I know they were selling several left-over Rambouillet framesets. Some of the left-over frames were size 56. You'd probably have to call them to see if they still have that size in stock.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: great looking front bag
So who is this gal and when is she going into business? On Aug 18, 6:43 am, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: Saw this on one of the flickr people I follow:http://www.flickr.com/photos/shortpants51/383284/ Just a stunning, and quite large, front bag made from wool and canvas. Riv related-content: wool/canvas bag and the maker is the significant other of a frame builder who used to work for waterford. -sv --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Middy 650B
Just my opinion but the Hetre is the center of its own universe. The only tire that could even dream of revolving in its golden orbit would be a 40mm Pasela. Failing that, we have the CdlV which is alternately praised in dulcet tones or vilified back to the primeval muck it came from. I believe Schwalbe tires are quite serviceable and may even reign supreme in the world of flat resistance and durability - that is to say, in commuterland. Kathryn Eugene, OR On Jul 4, 11:23 am, colin p. cummings colinthehip...@gmail.com wrote: Didn't see any discussion on the archives about these tires. Anyone ridden them? Or the fatty 650Bs from Schwalbe that Riv sells? I'm anxious to try a fat tire, and would like the Hetre were it not for the $62 price tag. I realize these Schwalbes may not compare, but I'd like some input on how they ride. Cheers, Colin Cummings Amarillo, TX --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: 650B -Grand Bois Cypres tire
With regard to puncture resistance, I highly recommend spending $4 on a roll of one inch Gorilla tape and applying it to the inside of the tire in the same way you'd apply the now very expensive Panaracer Flataway. I have it on my Hetres and it's doing a fine job. On Jun 13, 11:24 am, GeorgeS chobur...@gmail.com wrote: I'm now riding GB Cypres on my Rambouilett. The best feel of any clincher I've ever ridden. Seems to me comparable to the way a good more robust tubular like a Clement Paris-Robaix used to feel. But that's so long ago and my memory is so bad that my credibility is, as they say in court, suspect. In any event, I really like the tire. They are definitely not as puncture resistant as the tires they replaced - RuffyTuffys. Several flats in 200 miles. Small bits of glass. For now the trade-off is worth it. GeorgeS On Jun 11, 10:24 am, John McMurry johnmcmu...@gmail.com wrote: A little over a year ago, I made a few statements comparing tires based on theory. I was wrong. http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch/msg/ca91f41f70f6d57a I now have a few hundred miles on a pair of 584X32mm (actual 30mm) Grand Bois Cypres tires (same wheels, bicycle, etc.) and can positively say, with back to back comparison, that there is a noticeable difference in feel between the similar Maxy Fasty tires. The most accurate comparison I can provide is: The Maxy Fasty's feel like riding over suede whereas the Cypres' feel like riding over velvet. Of course, the Cypres' lighter casing and thinner tread is a trade off for durability. That analysis is for each rider to determine on their own. For me, that means riding the MF's for utility, errands, commuting, and shorter rides; and saving the Cypres for my longer, weekend rides. Just wanted to set the record straight and acknowledge my previous error. John McMurry Burlington, VT --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: 650B -Grand Bois Cypres tire
I highly recommend the Hetre, although I have to admit to complete lack of experience regarding the narrower tire. The Hetre has changed the way I ride in that it gives so much more stability. Descent is no longer a white knuckle affair, but a joy. It is a very fast tire, depending only on the engine. I don't know what the trail is on the Bleriot, but putting a wider tire on it will change the steering - I think for the better - but you should ask Jan Heine, who has far more experience and understanding of the matter than I. On Jun 11, 8:18 am, Rocky.Bondad fundamental.bicyc...@gmail.com wrote: Gosh I'm still undecided if I should get the Cypres or the Hetres for my wife's Bleriot. She mainly rides on the weekends and I want to get her nice comfy fast tires. I hear so many great reviews for both Grand Bois tires. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Crank/BB/spindle tips (changing triple to double)
Darren- The cyclotourist is indeed a very beautiful crank but it is best suited to those with narrow hips because of its low Q factor. If you have narrow hips your feet will naturally fall closer together on the pedals. Watch people from behind as they pedal and notice where their feet are relative to their hips and what that does to their knees. A crank that is too narrow or too wide for a person will result in knee problems and pedaling inefficiency/leg fatugue. Velo-Orange has the new 60th anniversary model cyclotourist in 165mm and 172.5mm. Yellow Jersey has the old model in 165 and 175 mm. The new model has been adapted slightly for modern front derailleurs - something Jan Heine wrote about in BQ - and the dust caps are different. Kathryn Eugene, OR On Jun 11, 12:58 pm, Darren Stone dst...@bitmason.com wrote: Hi. I have a tech crankarm/BB/spindle question that could use some expert insight. Current: Saluki w/ Sugino 50-40-26 triple Phil BB. It's fine but I definitely notice the width/tread/q-factor. My other rides are all singlespeeds, so that's to be expected. The triple is decadent but I'm seriously thinking about moving to a wide-range double. I spend most of my time in the 40 ring, likely in the 43 to 86 inch range. I've done the math and a 46-30 double might suit my riding needs. I'd like to keep my 8 speed 12-32 XT cassette, Campy Record 9-speed chain, and friction shift. It's all working well. So what I'm considering are the TA Pro 5 Vis cranks. Apparently, they're narrower than most cranksets so that's very appealing. Aesthetically, gorgeous. No reason to change the Phil BB, I assume. But what do I need to measure/scrutinize/order now before I make the switch? I understand chainline but some of the BB width and spindle length specs confuse me. Open to opinions. Cheers! -Darren. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Crank/BB/spindle tips (changing triple to double)
Darren- Also, I have an old Suntour Superbe Pro front derailleur, which works well with both models of cyclotourist. I started with 115mm bb as recommended, but it turns out to work better with a 118mm bb - not sure but that might be because the frame was built for a 42mm tire with fenders. Kathryn Eugene, OR On Jun 11, 12:58 pm, Darren Stone dst...@bitmason.com wrote: Hi. I have a tech crankarm/BB/spindle question that could use some expert insight. Current: Saluki w/ Sugino 50-40-26 triple Phil BB. It's fine but I definitely notice the width/tread/q-factor. My other rides are all singlespeeds, so that's to be expected. The triple is decadent but I'm seriously thinking about moving to a wide-range double. I spend most of my time in the 40 ring, likely in the 43 to 86 inch range. I've done the math and a 46-30 double might suit my riding needs. I'd like to keep my 8 speed 12-32 XT cassette, Campy Record 9-speed chain, and friction shift. It's all working well. So what I'm considering are the TA Pro 5 Vis cranks. Apparently, they're narrower than most cranksets so that's very appealing. Aesthetically, gorgeous. No reason to change the Phil BB, I assume. But what do I need to measure/scrutinize/order now before I make the switch? I understand chainline but some of the BB width and spindle length specs confuse me. Open to opinions. Cheers! -Darren. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Touring New Zealand - question
Try contacting Jude Kirstein here: http://tinyurl.com/lwx75y She went to NZ last year, but I think she took a trailer. Anyway, she could give you some current information about touring there. Kathryn Eugene, OR On Jun 9, 6:17 pm, Gino Zahnd ginoza...@gmail.com wrote: I'm considering heading to NZ for several weeks, and I'm wondering if it's possible to inn-to-inn or hostel tour. Ideally, I'd like to get away with simply a handlebar bag, and a saddlebag. If you've done this, let me know how easy/hard it is, and what you'd have done differently. Thanks, Gino Chico, CA --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: new front racks?
A lot of people like the Acorn bags - a nice tan color with a kind of buckle that's easy to use on the fly. I am very fond of my Bertoud - a standard one with stretchy pocket closures. As for the new racks - proto one looks ungainly to my eye, proto two looks the business! Consider using the Nigel Smythe big box - the ultimate in good looks, durability, and ease of use. Kathryn Eugene, OR On Jun 3, 1:43 pm, j.m.aydelo...@gmail.com wrote: I already have a VO porteur rack, and love it. I'm still looking for the perfect bag. What I first wanted was one of the Hershberger baskets that sat on the porteur, but those aren't being made any longer. I also considered a Zugster porteur bag, but their waiting list is ridiculously long. I've considered making my own crate or ordering a custom basket, but am still searching... So now that Riv seems to have these racks coming, does anyone know if they plan to make a bag for it? John On Jun 3, 10:46 am, Jeremy Till jeremy.t...@gmail.com wrote: Riv (grant?) mentions it in their (his?) latest Knothole post, in describing the new pictures in the rotation on the main page. It looks nice, like a campee touring rack with an extended porteur style platform. It looks great, and I assume it'll come out somewhere in the $200 price point, given the current price of the campee rack. I guess it'll compete with the VO porteur, Pass and Stow, etc. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: change of tires makes a difference
IMO the Paselas are by far and away the better quality tire. I run them exclusively on my commuter. The non-TG version is, I believe, even nicer, but for commuting I need the flat protection. BQ did their own version of rolling resistance, and if I remember correctly the Pasela came in only slightly behind the really expensive high end tires. That said, there is no comparison between a Hetre and anything else out there. Kathryn Eugene, OR On Jun 1, 7:26 am, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: I've been riding an atlantis with schwalbe marathons - in their 40mm size. They've been nice and cushy if I let enough air out but have felt 'sluggish' at times and when I pump them up to max pressure they were a bit harsh. I decided to pickup a pair of the pasela panaracer TG - folding bead in 32mm. My LBS had them quite inexpensive at $30/each. Popped them on, pumped them up to about 75-80psi and went for a couple of rides. Things I noticed: 1. the atlantis feels a fair bit zippier. 2. the ride doesn't feel significantly rougher with the smaller tires. 3. I need to lower the fenders to have them fit better :) So now what I'm wondering is: 1. Is the ride improved b/c the width is smaller? 2. is the ride improved b/c of the more supple sidewall? 3. Anyone else with similar experiences? Thanks -sv --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Glove Recommendations?
Another thing to consider is stretching your hand to open up the carpal tunnel since it's the nerve that passes through there that gets constricted and goes numb. Simply open your hand in a starfish shape stretching the thumb especially as far as it will go back and down. It's important to do this without using the other hand to force the stretch as it's easy to cause damage doing that. I do it many times per day with good results. Kathryn Eugene, OR On May 25, 10:17 am, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: I'm looking for gloves that offer a lot of padding in the palm. This July, I'll be riding 1,000 miles to Seattle on a bike with handlebars reminiscent of Nitto's Moustache bars. That means I'll be holding the bars in much the same way, with most of my weight on my palms. If anybody has recommendations for gloves that have a thickly padded palm, it would be much appreciated. With the number of riders on this list using Moustache, Albatross, and similar bars, I'm sure somebody has the answer! Thanks in advance. --Ericwww.wheelsnorth.orgwww.campyonly.com --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Back problems--finally figured it out
Back problems can be caused by a number of different factors. The joints might be arthritic, The disc might be bulging. The nerves might be irritated. The muscles might be tight. And all these things lead to each other. Bottom line, is that what works for one may not work for another because the main cause may be different. If the main cause is bulging disc, more upright might work, but then again, might not. If the main cause is worn joint surfaces, lower handlebars might help, then again, might not. All depends on the person because even though we all have the same basic equipment, we're all different people. Kathryn Eugene, OR On May 12, 10:13 pm, John Ferguson rfj1...@yahoo.com wrote: As some of you may remember, I recently built up a Saluki with your generous help in selecting components. I have an on-and-off bad back, and thought it would be a great idea to raise the handlebars substantially above the level of the seat. Didn't solve the problem, so I ended up lowering the bars to seat level. Magically, my back pain disappeared. The lesson for me is that high bars aren't a magic solution to back problems. I think in my case, the bars when raised were just at the right height to put a lot of stress on my back. In any case, if you're suffering like I was, give it a shot. You never know. Raised bars:http://www.flickr.com/photos/36397...@n06/3357251749/ Current fit:http://www.flickr.com/photos/36397...@n06/3513513651/ John Ferguson New York, NY --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Back problems--finally figured it out
You may have made too much change all at once - too much change in the handlebars, and it might have been better to do lots of smaller rides to allow your back to get used to it. Baby steps are the key when making changes like this. For now it seems like you've sorted things out, which is great, but as you get older and the body changes more, remember the baby step priciple. Modify every aspect in small increments. And stretch/yoga every day - especially backward stretches like the sphinx posture are important because, as odd as it may seem, the body needs to be able to move backward in order to be able to move forward. Kathryn Eugene, OR On May 13, 7:36 am, Curtis Schmitt curtisrschm...@gmail.com wrote: I am just realizing the exact same thing, so glad you posted about this. After a few years of riding road and track bikes where the handlebars were generally lower than the saddle, I decided to build my brevet bike for comfort: extra tall Technomic stem with Noodles. I figured this would eliminate the neck pain I would sometimes experience towards the end of longer rides and centuries. I completed a 50 mile with the new set up (about a month ago) and experienced quite a bit of back pain from that ride. I figured I was just out of shape. I did a brevet the following weekend and DNF'd after 40 miles. I was exhausted and my back was killing me (and the weather was absolutely dreadful on top of everything else). Since then, I've lowered the bars about two inches, just about even with the saddle height now and as of this morning's commute, my back pain is almost completely gone. I think I've found a height that will help eliminate neck pain as well. I really like how the Technomic offers so much range to dial in the correct handlebar height. And I love the Noodles. On Wed, May 13, 2009 at 1:44 AM, Dustin Sharp dsh...@runbox.com wrote: I’d say that as an added bonus, the bike looks a lot better (to my eye at least) with the current fit. But I’m with you: for me, slightly lower bars let me stretch out the lower back and take some of the pressure off it. Dustin “Rules of thumb are great, but nothing beats experimentation” Sharp San Diego, CA On Tue, May 12, 2009 at 10:13 PM, John Ferguson rfj1...@yahoo.com wrote: As some of you may remember, I recently built up a Saluki with your generous help in selecting components. I have an on-and-off bad back, and thought it would be a great idea to raise the handlebars substantially above the level of the seat. Didn't solve the problem, so I ended up lowering the bars to seat level. Magically, my back pain disappeared. The lesson for me is that high bars aren't a magic solution to back problems. I think in my case, the bars when raised were just at the right height to put a lot of stress on my back. In any case, if you're suffering like I was, give it a shot. You never know. Raised bars:http://www.flickr.com/photos/36397...@n06/3357251749/ Current fit:http://www.flickr.com/photos/36397...@n06/3513513651/ John Ferguson New York, NY --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Okay, now I'm really jealous
In my opinion there is very little out there that can beat the ride of the Pasela, but it's only my opinion. :-) Kathryn Eugene On Apr 29, 10:15 am, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: Was just checking the Riv website to see if there were any updates to the Sam Hillborne. Yup. There are now photos of three (that's right, 3) more built up bikes. Arrgh! I'm excited and frustrated at the same time. Excited because this will be my first home build of a bike since purchasing a Stumpjumper frame in 1984 and building it up with parts from my other bike. Also excited because this will be my first bike with drops in a year. And really believe this one will be special. Frustrated because now I'm seeing photos of other builds and it makes me realize what I'm planning is not going to be that unique. Also am now second-guessing some choices. (i.e. should I now go with the Schwalbe Marathon Supreme tires instead of Pasela 35s?) Still, am glad to see there are at least some out there. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Alert: Baggins Bonanza. 3 Cartwrights and more spotted on eBay.
Not only that, but USPS will deliver free of charge as many flat rate boxes of whatever size you want. On Apr 21, 9:22 pm, Lynne Fitz fitzb...@comcast.net wrote: Hi James, Quite frankly, no, you don't have to do all that shipping stuff. USPS Click n Ship is the greatest thing ever. Maybe you have to locate a box if you don't have one hanging around the house, but you can pack your item, weigh it on your produce scale, go to the website, purchase and print out a mailing label with postage, and all the insurance you could ever want, and call for a free pickup, or drop it in your mailbox. I rarely make trips to the post office to ship things. Lynne F On Apr 21, 8:11 pm, james black chocot...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 20:00, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Seller Highly Trusted is trying to make a few extra $$$ outside of ebay's fee structure. Those bags (well, maybe not the Hoss) can be stuffed into a Priority Shipping flat rate box. Hi David: I wish to offer my perspective to the list on this issue, as an occasional seller of things. Here's why - compare shipping versus having somebody magically come to your door and take the bag, which should be free of charge. You have to procure a box, pack up the bag into the box, possibly apply packing materials and tape, fill out a shipping label, go to the post office, pay for postage, either pay for insurance or take the risk that it won't arrive (self-insuring), deal with confirming arrival Compared to a no-ship transaction, a reasonable mind might conclude that the cost of all this handling is way more than $10.00 above the cost of shipping. One might eat this cost if making profit on the item otherwise, but there's no way you could pay me $10 to take this on for you. James Black Los Angeles, CA --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Tire Wear and Tear
3K is pretty darn good in my book. I check my tires frequently for wear and picking out bits that are stuck in them. When I start to see cracks that's my indicator that a new tire is needed, and I almost never get a flat. My last flat was about 3 years ago - a tedious experience that I do not wish to repeat. Crossing my fingers for this season, and what a season it's starting out to be! Sunny and dry here in Eugene. Kathryn Hall On Apr 21, 9:41 pm, awilliams53 awilliam...@gmail.com wrote: How many miles should be expected from a set of tires? I'm riding on Panaracer Col De La Vie 650B Randonee tires with about 3,000 miles on them, and picked up my first flat today. Fixing the thing gave me the opportunity to inspect them more closely than usual (while sitting by the side of the road) and I noticed that the tread was work in places and some small cracks were evident. What has been others' experience? Andy http://awilliams53.blogspot.com/ --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: San Diego Custom Bicycle Show - this weekend, Riv ride Sunday
Watch for Eric Estlund of Winter Bicycles, Eugene, Oregon. He is doing stunning work. On Mar 30, 11:44 am, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote: Just a reminder that the San Diego Custom Bicycle Show will be this weekend in Mission Valley: http://www.sandiegocustombicycleshow.com/ Many of the exhibitors might be interesting to Riv riders: Joe Bell, Cyclart, Nobilette, Rene Herse, Bilenky, White Industries, Campagnolo...San Diego Low Rider Bicycle Club!, etc. In talking with one of the organizers, its meant as a place to feature both new and experienced builders. Friday will be framebuilding workshops and Sat Sun will be the exhibition. We'll be doing a small version of our So Cal Rivendell rides on Sunday - see here as the plans formulate: http://www.flickr.com/groups/1007...@n22/ Come along! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
