[RBW] Shimmy, according to BQ NRC

2010-12-10 Thread stanwasser
I worked in a multi line motorcycle shop from '85 - '95, and have been happily riding motorcycles and bicycles for many, many years. Not surprisingly, motorcycles experience a similar phenomenon Because of the greater vehicle mass and higher speeds, a simple wobble or shimmy can quickly

[RBW] NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011

2010-11-15 Thread stanwasser
My wife Cindy, a boyhood chum Jeff and I did the Pine Creek Trail this past summer. I can't imagine that any bicyclist who has a love for the outdoors would be disappointed. The countryside is beautiful and the wildlife is abundunt - deer, fox, bald eagles, rattlesnakes, heron. We saw two

[RBW] Re: Friday fun. Remember fake vomit?

2009-08-07 Thread stanwasser
This spring I was given a pair of old Shimano 600 brake levers that looked just like that! Cleaned them up and installed them on my Mustache equipped Bleriot. Stan Wasser Columbia, SC - Original Message - From: Marty mgie...@mac.com To: RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: suggestions on avoiding stir craziness

2009-08-07 Thread stanwasser
Now may be a good time to fool with that musical instrument you've always wanted to play? Stan Wasser Columbia, SC - Original Message - From: Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 1:33 PM Subject: [RBW] suggestions on avoiding

[RBW] Re: Crank arm length on Bleriot

2009-07-11 Thread stanwasser
I ride a 61 cm Bleriot w/175 cranks and may experience pedal strike if I pedal through a turn. Of course that depends on the turn - how tight it is and how far I have to lean to negotiate it. So, I don't pedal in turns. Same hold true for my 62 cm Hilsen. Stan Wasser Columbia, SC -

[RBW] Re: another plug for MUSA

2009-06-28 Thread stanwasser
Same here. I gave up the diapers two years ago with my first B-17 saddle on a new Bleriot. That was in early October of '07 and did the Claxton Century in November. Not a problem. Plain old cotton skivvies and whatever loose fitting pair of shorts I have. Haven't worn diaper shorts since.

[RBW] Re: Hillborne in the house

2009-05-08 Thread stanwasser
Eric, Nice bike. Enjoy. I suspect that won't be difficult! Stan Columbia, SC - Original Message - From: EricP ericpl...@aol.com To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 6:26 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: Hillborne in the house Did a shake down

[RBW] Re: FS: Saluki frame/fork and lots of nice parts

2009-05-08 Thread stanwasser
Evening Gino, What sprockets are on the cassette? Stan Columbia, SC - Original Message - From: Gino Zahnd To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com ; 6...@bikelist.org Sent: Friday, May 08, 2009 5:42 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: FS: Saluki frame/fork and lots of nice parts Hi

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam vs Rambouillet weight

2009-04-10 Thread stanwasser
If you don't mind my asking, what size are the bikes? Stan Columbia, SC - Original Message - From: usuk2007 clive.stand...@umassmed.edu To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, April 10, 2009 8:34 AM Subject: [RBW] Quickbeam vs Rambouillet weight I

[RBW] Re: Rear wheel installation on Homer

2009-04-07 Thread stanwasser
My Homer has a Deore XT derailer and LX hubs. No problems removing the rear wheel. Hope you had a good ride. Stan Columbia, SC - Original Message - From: Mike mjawn...@gmail.com To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 12:15 PM Subject:

[RBW] Re: Saluki and Big Wood Hetre

2009-03-11 Thread stanwasser
I'm in Columbia, SC. Stan On Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 11:34 AM, J. Burkhalter burk...@yahoo.com wrote: Seth, Looks like Schwalbe has the 40's in stock now. You should be able to order them directly from them. And I hear ya' on the fatter Jack Browns. I wish RBW had the resources to come

[RBW] Re: racks, baskets, and bags

2009-02-12 Thread stanwasser
I've set up a Bleriot for commuting. I use an old, generic aluminum rack to which I've attached a pair of Wald folding baskets. My normal commuting load is around thirty pounds, and I'm sure I've carried much heavier loads home from the supermarket. The bike handles fine, but I am aware of

[RBW] Re: shifter opinions

2009-01-29 Thread stanwasser
I have the Shimano bar ends on my Bleriot and an old Trek hybrid beater, and the Silvers on my AHH. The Bleriot is a 10 spd. that I pretty much leave indexed. I may be impatient, but it's difficult finessing the fine difference among ten gears in friction mode. The old Trek is an 8 spd.

[RBW] Re: For Sale: things that go on bikes

2008-12-27 Thread stanwasser
Gino, If the crankset is not taken, they are now. Let me know. Thanks. Stan Wasser Columbia, SC 803.361.5614 - Original Message - From: Gino Zahnd ginoza...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, December 27, 2008 7:53 PM Subject: [RBW] For Sale: things that