[RBW] Re: New Winter Project: Another 650B conversion, thanks in part to you

Bill, I noticed on in the Flicker album you stated that you were going to dimple the chainstays to get a bit more clearance. Can you explain how you go about doing this? On Monday, November 23, 2015 at 7:44:36 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > So I sold a few bikes to pay for a mountain bike.

[RBW] Re: New Winter Project: Another 650B conversion, thanks in part to you

CT Cyclist drill a 1" diameter hole in a 2x4 cut the 2x4 in half, right through the hole That half-hole is the cradle for one side of one chainstay Find some hard thing that you want to press into the inside surface of that one chainstay Clamp the crap out of your sandwich hard thing -- inside

[RBW] Re: New Winter Project: Another 650B conversion, thanks in part to you

I finally had decent afternoon light to take a few shots of the final bike ALBUM On Monday, December 7, 2015 at 9:41:52 PM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Maybe I'm getting too good at 650B conversions, or maybe I have too many

[RBW] Re: New Winter Project: Another 650B conversion, thanks in part to you

That is looking good. I am glad it is coming together easily. All the best, Erl -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: New Winter Project: Another 650B conversion, thanks in part to you

I'm not really riding at the moment. I have a leg injury that makes it difficult. I'm a mechanic first, anyway. Cyclist is a distant second On Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 8:09:34 AM UTC-8, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Those wheels look just right. How does it ride? > > > > -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Re: New Winter Project: Another 650B conversion, thanks in part to you

Those wheels look just right. How does it ride? My first fixed converstion, circa 1996-1997, was a black 58 cm Tempo -- a very nice handling bike, though quite heavy. But I recall gently reshaping the seatstay bridge with a hammer to allow accommodation of a 700C X 26 tire -- there was a bit more

[RBW] Re: New Winter Project: Another 650B conversion, thanks in part to you

Maybe I'm getting too good at 650B conversions, or maybe I have too many parts on-hand to make things go so smoothly. Whatever the reason, I've got my 1985 Schwinn Tempo all ready to ride in its new 650B configuration. I pulled the stock wheelset and replaced it with a Pacenti PL23 wheelset.

[RBW] Re: New Winter Project: Another 650B conversion, thanks in part to you

New bike day! My 1985 Schwinn Tempo arrived today. Riv-content: 1. The build-plan includes the following parts bought from Rivendell Bicycle Works: Tektro Big-mouth brakes, Newbaums tape, Noodle handlebars 2. Obligatory clearance photos + an appreciative photo of the seat lug, showing a

[RBW] Re: New Winter Project: Another 650B conversion, thanks in part to you

Here are the tubing stickers on the fork and the seat tube: On Friday, December 4,

[RBW] Re: New Winter Project: Another 650B conversion, thanks in part to you

For a second I thought the locker handle in the profile picture was some kind of new-fangled suicide brake lever, like they used to put on diacompe brake levers in the '70s and '80s. David P. > > > > > >

[RBW] Re: New Winter Project: Another 650B conversion, thanks in part to you

what does the Columbus sticker on the fork say??? My 88 Voyageur (Tenax) does not have a Columbus fork, but a Tange. maybe due to the cantilevers maybe. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Friday, December 4, 2015 at 2:40:25 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > New bike day! My 1985 Schwinn Tempo

[RBW] Re: New Winter Project: Another 650B conversion, thanks in part to you

Here's a listing I spotted on Craigslist for a Prologue https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/bik/5326703220.html I asked seller the size - "not sure, but he is 5' 7" On Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at 6:46:56 AM UTC-8, El Sapo wrote: > If you appreciate lugged or steel bikes, 1988 -89 is

[RBW] Re: New Winter Project: Another 650B conversion, thanks in part to you

That Prologue looks like a 19" frame. My wife has a Traveller that looks the same dimension wise. She is 5' 3" with long legs and I needed a technomic to get the bars high enough. Tom Palmer Twin Lake, MI -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: New Winter Project: Another 650B conversion, thanks in part to you

Yes, that's a tiny one. It's a fantastic price for a really nice small road frame. On Thursday, November 26, 2015 at 8:11:54 AM UTC-8, KC wrote: > > Here's a listing I spotted on Craigslist for a Prologue > https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/bik/5326703220.html > I asked seller the

[RBW] Re: New Winter Project: Another 650B conversion, thanks in part to you

If you appreciate lugged or steel bikes, 1988 -89 is probably the end of the era for Schwinn and the other industry leaders. -- 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,

[RBW] Re: New Winter Project: Another 650B conversion, thanks in part to you

Columbus Tenax was Cromor. Ref Nova Cycles, a long time Columbus distributor http://www.cycle-frames.com/bicycle-frame-tubing/COLUMBUS-2010-CHROMOR-ROAD-TUBESET.html Here is their write up This tubeset, Chromor/Thron has a long history that includes Touring frames for Schwinn in the 80's

[RBW] Re: New Winter Project: Another 650B conversion, thanks in part to you

Thanks John for the offer. Since the history on the actual tubing of my Tempo is cloudy at best, I confess I won't be dwelling on the catalog spec of the tubing that my frame *might *be built out of. I'm going to concentrate on executing a nice build and then try to have a good time riding

[RBW] Re: New Winter Project: Another 650B conversion, thanks in part to you

I still have a soft spot for the Schwinn Varsity that my dad bought me. It was orange, probably 1965 or 1966. Rode it really hard and 4-5 years later I broke the frame. The old man took me to the Schwinn shop to get it fixed and they gave me a brand new bike. Schwinn fan for life. On

[RBW] Re: New Winter Project: Another 650B conversion, thanks in part to you

So are modern Schwinns of the same quality as the 60's-80's Schwinns? -- 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] Re: New Winter Project: Another 650B conversion, thanks in part to you

Now I'm missing the Tempo I had a few years back. I had it set up as a 1x8 - could've used a taller stem. http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz136/dabanzer/0dc2dd1d.jpg David Chicago On Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 3:06:44 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Yes, David, good call. It's called

[RBW] Re: New Winter Project: Another 650B conversion, thanks in part to you

Nice!! I'm working on a similar project this winter. I've got a Gios Torino Super Record frame from 1982. Real similar to the ones Roger won Paris Roubiax on so many times. I'm positive I can fit at least 32mm 650b tires, probably 38, and fingers crossed for 42. Gotta test fit soon. I'll be

[RBW] Re: New Winter Project: Another 650B conversion, thanks in part to you

Yes, David, good call. It's called A-type, but yes it's a special DT braze-on. I have several ideas about that. At first, I plan on just using the shiftlevers that are already there. I had a similar situation with my last vintage 650B conversion, a 1985 Miyata 912 which had the braze on for

[RBW] Re: New Winter Project: Another 650B conversion, thanks in part to you

You crack me up, Bill !!! Those poor orphaned 650B wheels... that looks like a gem of a frameset. This past year I converted my 1980 Raleigh Competition from 27 to 650B (using long reach Diacompe center pulls). Good luck!! But oh... those poor orphaned 700c wheels... *(ah... the circle of

[RBW] Re: New Winter Project: Another 650B conversion, thanks in part to you

So David, your 1984 was a 27" wheel stock, and you converted it to a 700xChubby with medium reach sidepulls? That's pretty sweet. You could've had cantilever posts and maybe "normal" DT shift bosses brazed on and then you could have really caused some trouble! Mine has 700c wheels stock.

[RBW] Re: New Winter Project: Another 650B conversion, thanks in part to you

Haha. Thanks Dave. The auction just ended, so I'm in no particular rush. Let me know if you find a stem offlist and I'll figure out how to take it off your hands. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, November 23, 2015 at 6:00:31 PM UTC-8, Dave wrote: > > Sorry the list made you bill. I