[RBW] WTB 7 Spd Shimano Freehub - Hyperglide

2014-02-22 Thread John Hawrylak
Schwinn Voyageur to a freehub without spreading the rear triangle. A 126mm 7 speed cassette must be out there somewhere, sitting forlornly, unused, assigned to the dust bin by its 9/10 speed descendents. I’ll give a good home, with lots of miles. E-Bay has not been much help. John Hawrylak

[RBW] Re: New Roadeo

2016-04-28 Thread John Hawrylak
great food spread at 50M, meatball subs, burgers, dogs. Here's the link http://www.sjwheelmen.org/c_jerdevil.html John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 11:46:49 PM UTC-4, Eric Karnes wrote: > Hi all- > > > Long time lurker. > > > I came upon Rivendel

[RBW] Re: Installing a Berthoud decaleur

2016-05-08 Thread John Hawrylak
make the first small hole, then the awl to slowly open it up. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ. -- 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-ow

[RBW] Re: Installing a Berthoud decaleur

2016-05-09 Thread John Hawrylak
The link provided indicated the following "Blade material is 420 High Carbon Stainless Steel Blades" Any type of treatment for this material seems unnecessary. I can see treatment if just carbon steel, but not 420. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Monday, May 9, 2016 at 11:36:07 AM

Re: [RBW] Re: Thinking of a Riv

2016-05-28 Thread John Hawrylak
, especially at the hoods. I know RBW prefers wider, but it was not an improvement for me John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Friday, May 27, 2016 at 8:26:01 PM UTC-4, Tim Butterfield wrote: > John, > Thanks for explaining. I had heard the Hillborne may be a little more > heavy duty also, though

Re: [RBW] Re: Thinking of a Riv

2016-05-30 Thread John Hawrylak
A while ago I spoke to a guy in the White Clay Bicycle Club (Delaware) who had a AHH and a Sam. He was riding the Sam that day. He said he thought the AHH rode "better" than the Sam Just his opinion. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Monday, May 30, 2016 at 1:45:15 AM UTC-4, Tim B

Re: [RBW] Re: Thinking of a Riv

2016-05-30 Thread John Hawrylak
Tim Apologize for a poor choice of words, in 'thought'. The guy said the AHH rode better than the Sam, if only marginally, there was a difference. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Monday, May 30, 2016 at 3:35:52 PM UTC-4, Tim Butterfield wrote: > John, > Thanks for relati

Re: [RBW] Re: Thinking of a Riv

2016-05-30 Thread John Hawrylak
Tim Perhaps a tarp with eyelets and a few bungee cords to secure the tarp to the ground. Maybe 2 or 3 eyebolts driven in the ground to attach the bungees too. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Monday, May 30, 2016 at 4:09:28 PM UTC-4, Tim Butterfield wrote: > Joe, > Like you, I get upse

Re: [RBW] Thinking of a Riv

2016-06-03 Thread John Hawrylak
Tim Just curious, how much extra and the CP braze-ons on the stays and fork??? The RBW AHH page does not say. I know the brakes themselves are expensive. John Hawrylak Woodstown NK On Friday, June 3, 2016 at 6:03:28 PM UTC-4, Tim Butterfield wrote: > I have requested the change for Pau

Re: Re: [RBW] Thinking of a Riv

2016-06-03 Thread john . hawrylak
, 2016 at 3:31 PM, John Hawrylak <john.hawry...@verizon.net> wrote:Just curious, how much extra and the CP braze-ons on the stays and fork???  The RBW AHH page does not say.   I know the brakes themselves are expensive.Roman was planning to get me that information next week after he confirm

Re: Re: [RBW] Thinking of a Riv

2016-06-04 Thread john . hawrylak
TimPerhaps if you used a Tektro brake lever (200A I believe) which has a pin allowing the lever to relax further, providing more slack and allowing both CP and cantis to open wider, you will be able to used wider tires inflated before insertion.You were talking about DT or bar end shifters, so the

Re: Re: [RBW] Thinking of a Riv

2016-06-05 Thread john . hawrylak
TimWRT protecting the AHH in your pickup truck bed, ask RBW to put the bubble wrap around it and the foam noodels in the frame and fork, in addition to your packing.  They should be able to it a little cost, since no box or intensive labor is needed.John HawrylakWoodstown NJ   On 06/04/16, Tim Butt

[RBW] Re: FS: Technomic 9cm stem-Extra Tall

2016-07-07 Thread John Hawrylak
Does this have the 225mm quill??? John Hawrylak Woodstown N On Thursday, July 7, 2016 at 7:03:53 AM UTC-4, mike goldman wrote: > very good condition > > taller than the standard which is on the left in the first picture > > 25.4 bar clamp > > $40 shipped > >

[RBW] Re: Roadini

2016-07-20 Thread John Hawrylak
Can someone post a link to the e-mail. I get the normal e-mails, only a July sale, Hunqapillar item. Blug tlaks about low cadence pedaling. Is the REFERENCED e-mail some special one??? 7-4-7 STD tubing sounds great. The Rivendells with the 8-5-8 OS tubing are as stiff as 10-7-10 STD. John

[RBW] Re: Roadini

2016-07-23 Thread John Hawrylak
On 7/23/16, GP wrote "We won't burden it with "The Thinker's Road bike," or other references to Rodin. .." What about calling it the "Dobbie Gilles"??? John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goo

[RBW] Re: Anyone using the VO Rando rack with integrated decaler on their Rivbike?

2014-10-28 Thread John Hawrylak
SKS fender stays to raise the decailluer to fully extend the bag. Excahnge of e-mails with VO indicates they have either a design problem or the maker did not follow the design. Check with them before buying.. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Monday, October 27, 2014 6:44:20 PM UTC-4, lungimsam

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone using the VO Rando rack with integrated decaler on their Rivbike?

2014-10-29 Thread john . hawrylak
I stated the decailluer was not high enough to allow the bag to extend to the bag design height of 20 cm.  I did not say the decailluer supported any weight.   A decailluer ha to support some weight by allowing the bag to be fully extended. I insert 15 mm long rods into the tubes to allow the decai

[RBW] seat tube panel - type & sizing

2014-06-15 Thread John Hawrylak
the ottom of the head tube and the rear drop out. Looking for confirmation or correction. If the panel is a decal, does anyone know a good source?? Velocals? John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch&q

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Silver Gruppo

2014-07-06 Thread John Hawrylak
> VO seems to have good support of their hubs, 1 or 2 different models. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ -- 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

[RBW] Re: What components do you wish RBW would start "making"?

2014-11-25 Thread John Hawrylak
A 2 bolt seatpost with 25 mm diameter, so shims can be used on seat tubes < 27.0 mm. A lot of 70's and 80's Japaneses frames used 26.8 or 26.6 and a 25 with shim would be helpful John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Googl

[RBW] Re: The Canti Hilsen.

2014-12-14 Thread John Hawrylak
what model canti's did you use? John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ > > -- 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-

[RBW] Re: Does anyone have a rack mount, battery powered tail light to sell or trade?

2014-12-17 Thread John Hawrylak
superflash. I bolted on the mount and slid the light. Very. very pleased John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ -- 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-ow

Re: [RBW] Re: Which is best: Roll-out or default tire size on cyclecomputer or measuring wheel vertically?

2014-12-23 Thread John Hawrylak
he cue sheet. If I display > that function, it shows the corrected distance. > > Lynne, what make/model has the +/- function??? Sounds extremely useful John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch&q

[RBW] Re: Adding braze-ons and painting my "new" Rambouillet

2014-12-31 Thread John Hawrylak
Have you considered Cedarboro Cycles south east of Reading PA? > John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ -- 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

Re: Re: [RBW] Re: Adding braze-ons and painting my "new" Rambouillet

2015-01-01 Thread john . hawrylak
He is also connected to what he considers are good painters John HawrylakWoodstown NJ On 01/01/15, Mark Wilkins wrote: Wow, didn't even know about Cedarboro. Thanks for the heads-up.On Wed, Dec 31, 2014 at 10:17 PM, John Hawrylak<john.hawry...@verizon.net> wrote:>>>> Have y

Re: [RBW] Re: Surprising Failure Today

2015-01-24 Thread John Hawrylak
I believe the alpha-nurmerics mean Ron is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Texas (TX PE) and his license number is 75665. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 3:44:33 PM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On 01/24/2015 09:04 AM, Ron Mc wrote: >

[RBW] 26.6mm Seatposts

2015-02-21 Thread John Hawrylak
like the 2 bolt posts for the infinite saddle angle adjustment. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ -- 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: 26.6mm Seatposts

2015-02-21 Thread John Hawrylak
By 2 bolt I meant the Nitto S83 type, with setback and the 2 bolts in series behind the post. NOT the zero setback type John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from t

Re: Re: [RBW] 26.6mm Seatposts

2015-02-23 Thread john . hawrylak
73=- Joe BunikWalnut Creek, CAOn 2/21/15, John Hawrylak <john.hawry...@verizon.net> wrote:> Does anyone known of new 26.6 mm seatposts using the 2 bolt ajustments, or> smaller diameters (like 25.0 mm0 which can be used with a seatpost shim> (Wheels Mfg)??>> The size was common on

[RBW] WTB Nitto M1 (Mark) Rack

2015-10-05 Thread John Hawrylak
WTB - Nitto M1 Rack (Mark's Rack) - Need all parts, including clamps. PM me John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ Show trimmed content -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: FS: 57cm Bleriot, Fully Ready for Randonneuring

2015-10-11 Thread John Hawrylak
Eric Does the Bleriot "plan" as good as the Singer, or not as good??? John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Friday, October 9, 2015 at 5:11:58 PM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote: > No takers on my trade-for-a-Brompton idea, so perhaps somebody out there > is interested in acquiri

Re: Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 57cm Bleriot, Fully Ready for Randonneuring

2015-10-11 Thread john . hawrylak
stouter, which would affect the liveliness of the frame. Eric Nwww.CampyOnly.comTwitter @CampyOnlyGuyBlog: CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.comOn Oct 11, 2015, at 8:40 AM, John Hawrylak <john.hawry...@verizon.net> wrote:EricDoes the Bleriot "plan" as good as the Singer, or not as good???   Joh

[RBW] Re: Low rider front rack for Sam Hillborne?

2015-10-20 Thread John Hawrylak
Have you looked at Bruce Gordon?? The front rack seems well made. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 1:05:11 PM UTC-4, Conway Bennett wrote: > I have panniers I want to use more but don't want the weight of a rear > rack as I have rarely use them when I ha

[RBW] Re: The Mysterious Homer

2015-11-14 Thread John Hawrylak
What is the diameter and wall thickness of the main tubes? Could not find it on Cyclofiends's website or Rivendell John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 5:51:40 AM UTC-5, Daniel Jackson wrote: > Many other Rivs get a lot of press here, but I really haven'

[RBW] AHH Tubing Sticker on Frame

2015-11-22 Thread John Hawrylak
h a Tubing Sticker and if so, does it provide either the yield stress or the UTS values?? Such information is rarely provided on a sticker. Got to give RBW a definite positive for providing the values. The values indicate a 4130 steel with stress relief, similar to a True Temper Versus steel t

[RBW] Re: AHH Tubing Sticker on Frame

2015-11-22 Thread John Hawrylak
the Saluki (and by extension the AHH) used 0.8/0.5/0.8 mm wall thickness John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Sunday, November 22, 2015 at 11:14:56 AM UTC-5, drew wrote: > This is just a guess. I think it's on the sam because the sam uses riv's > spec'd "silver" tubing.

Re: [RBW] Re: AHH Tubing Sticker on Frame

2015-11-22 Thread john . hawrylak
Zach thanks for the reply.  The % of elements indicate it is Cr-Moly 4130 steel, 1% Cr 0.2% Mo, is the major alloying elements giving the steel certain properties.  In contrast, Reynolds 531 used Mangenese instead of Mo. The 2 values are the yield stress (used to design the frame) and ultimate tens

[RBW] Re: centerpull recommendations for a sam.

2015-11-23 Thread John Hawrylak
+1 on Patrick comments. I think the Dual Pivots are the best out there for caliper types. I replaced the Dia Compes CP on my 75 Schwinn Voyaguer II with Tektro R559 (from RBW). Much better than the CPs and easy to set up. Use the $$$ some where else. John Hawrylak Woodstown On Monday

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

2015-11-24 Thread John Hawrylak
yield strength at 110 kpsi, higher actually than the Rivendell SILVER tubes on the Sam at 70 kpsi yield. I am currently trying to get a 80's Tenax catalog spec. Would you want the file also??? John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Monday, November 23, 2015 at 7:44:36 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrot

Re: [RBW] Re: AHH Tubing Sticker on Frame

2015-11-24 Thread John Hawrylak
e. I just thought a Riv would have above average tubing. I agree on the AHH not needing a sticker, since it is some name brand tubing. But lack of any sticker, suggest the tubing may be run of mill and not above average. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 12:14:49 AM U

[RBW] WTB Nitto Mark's Rack

2015-11-25 Thread John Hawrylak
Any one with one to sell. I'm a willing buyer and you can have $$ for the Holidays. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ -- 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 f

[RBW] Taper on the RBW Sugino XD2 Crank

2015-11-25 Thread John Hawrylak
*Is the RBW Sugino XD2 triple crank a JIS or ISO taper.* My Shimano BB spindle is JIS. The RBW Crank page does not state the required taper. Hard to believe its not JIS, but I want to be sure before I take the old crank off and put the XD 2 on. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ -- You

[RBW] Re: Clem for my husband

2015-11-25 Thread John Hawrylak
Great story, glad Rivelo had one for you. I understand the color, I don't like GREEN either, but I bought a 1988 Emerald Green Panasonic Schwinn Voyaguer off e-bay, and despite the color, I am happy with it's functionality. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Sunday, November 22, 2015

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

2015-12-04 Thread John Hawrylak
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 Te

[RBW] Re: Early Christmas - Heron Touring

2015-12-06 Thread John Hawrylak
What size frame? Looks like 21" C-T. What does the tubing sticker on the fork say?? Very nice find John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and sto

Re: [RBW] Early Christmas - Heron Touring

2015-12-07 Thread John Hawrylak
nd 9/6 be very stiff? A TT OS 8/5 is stiffer (less deflection with a center load) than 1" TT of 10/7 and a DT OS 9/6 is stiffer than a 1-1/8" 11/8. These STD size tubes are pretty stiff. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ >>> >>> -- >>> >>> >

[RBW] Re: Geometry comparison, just for kicks

2015-12-14 Thread John Hawrylak
What is the maximum DIFFERENCE in horizontal distances at the top of the head tube between the 4 models??? If 2cm or less then all 4 should work with just different stem lengths. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Monday, December 14, 2015 at 4:57:34 PM UTC-5, iamkeith wrote: > Since Bill j

[RBW] Re: Need a very, very small part

2015-12-22 Thread John Hawrylak
Do you mean the student he large ring, like Riv shows on the Silver chainring page? http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/chr2.htm The sun was OK in southern NJ until yesterday. Much warmer, the grass is growing. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ > > -- You received this message because y

[RBW] Rivendell Relaxed Rear Geometry & Actual Effect

2015-12-23 Thread John Hawrylak
to go together with the higher head tube, bars up to saddle height and further back, which also seem to differentiate Rivendell, assuming lugs & great paint jobs don't affect the ride. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goog

[RBW] Re: Hilsen vs. rambouillet

2016-01-02 Thread John Hawrylak
same, measure the Saddle to Bar distance and compute the required AHH stem to get the Ram Saddle to Bar distance. If the calculated new AHH stem is reasonable, not too short, then the AHH should fit like the Ram It seems strange there is such a large, 3cn, difference in the 2 frame sizes. John

[RBW] Re: Hilsen vs. rambouillet

2016-01-03 Thread John Hawrylak
long. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Sunday, January 3, 2016 at 2:28:49 PM UTC-5, Donald Funke wrote: > I have the 38mm compass tires on the Hilsen. It's pretty comfortable. I > have a 7cm stem on it and it feels a bit of a reach, even with the seat all > the way forward, to ge

[RBW] Re: Fix broken connector on Luxos U?

2016-01-03 Thread John Hawrylak
Anton Are the photos missing?? John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 8:55:04 PM UTC-5, Anton Tutter wrote: > Anne, this is a common problem with B&M lights. It is caused by a poor > terminal design. > > It is repairable but you need to have the cor

[RBW] Re: Hilsen vs. rambouillet

2016-01-04 Thread John Hawrylak
Nitto Techonomic are available down to 50mm stem length, see http://www.benscycle.com/p-2515-nitto-technomic-quill-stem.aspx John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Monday, January 4, 2016 at 1:42:34 PM UTC-5, Donald Funke wrote: > Also 7cm is the shortest stem I could find. > > On Friday,

[RBW] Re: Back to the Drawing Board for Kid Bike

2016-01-06 Thread John Hawrylak
Compass, but 26" Panaracer Paselas are out there. Not sure on small sizes. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ -- 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

[RBW] Re: Trail

2016-01-07 Thread John Hawrylak
Brian Good write up. A tabular listing of key parameters (trail, STA, HTA) would have been hepful along with the main tubing specs. Do you find 1 more livelier than the other??? John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 2:13:09 AM UTC-5, stonehog wrote: > Dave Johnston

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Relaxed Rear Geometry & Actual Effect

2016-01-17 Thread john . hawrylak
r geometry effect as a small, medium, or large effect and what does it feel like.  John HawrylakWoodstown NJ  On 12/29/15, Utah wrote: The slack seat tube works together with the slack headtube which you can definitely feel! On Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at 5:32:11 PM UTC-7, John Hawrylak wrote:A re

[RBW] Re: Is the Roadeo gone?

2018-07-20 Thread John Hawrylak
Do you think the problem with MUSA frames is just the cost or the ability of Waterford to produce lugged frames. It could be a combination, high cost, low demand, less vendor interest to commit resources. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Friday, July 20, 2018 at 12:12:13 AM UTC-4, Joe Bernard

[RBW] Re: Is the Roadeo gone?

2018-07-21 Thread John Hawrylak
It seems the Ram evolved into the AHH & SH & Roadini & the inclusion of 650B for the smaller frames. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Saturday, July 21, 2018 at 12:17:36 AM UTC-4, Don Compton wrote: > > On another subject, maybe with this switch to the Far East for > man

[RBW] Re: New to me Roadeo

2018-07-22 Thread John Hawrylak
Are you installing fenders for the Covered Bridge?? The stuff on those roads are more than dust John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Sunday, July 22, 2018 at 3:38:52 PM UTC-4, JohnS wrote: > > Well they say, "Good things come to those who wait", which is the case > with the Road

Re: [RBW] Re: Is the Roadeo gone?

2018-07-23 Thread John Hawrylak
talk to Waterford directly They still seem to produce a lugged frame. Do they want to manufacture tig only?? John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Monday, July 23, 2018 at 1:55:42 PM UTC-4, Fullylugged wrote: > > I imagine you could essentially order a Rambouillet or Rodeo as a custom >

[RBW] Re: FS: 53 Bleriot

2018-08-08 Thread John Hawrylak
any particular reason? 3 what is saddle height as shown in the picture? 4. What is the SOH? John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving email

[RBW] Re: Custom bike report

2018-08-11 Thread John Hawrylak
Toshi Very good report and great looking bike. 1 question Do you get a lot of water spray from the front fender in the area of the lower stay or rubber flap. I get a noticeable water coming outin this area when I go above 15 mph in a steady rain John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ -- You received

[RBW] Re: Effect of reach from changing stem length vs raising/lowering

2018-08-14 Thread John Hawrylak
ence, but the saddle to stem CL is soo much larger than the saddle to bar drop, that the larger distance prevails. Even if the 65cm was 80cm, the horizontal is 80.1, and the difference is 0.1cm or 1mm. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ > > > -- You received this message because you are subs

[RBW] Re: Effect of reach from changing stem length vs raising/lowering

2018-08-18 Thread John Hawrylak
ve you the results you are looking for, without going to a fitter at this point John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Thursday, August 16, 2018 at 10:40:51 AM UTC-4, Sean Steinle wrote: > > > Thanks for the suggestions so far! To clarify, not custom built for me, I >> bought it used. Howeve

[RBW] Re: Effect of reach from changing stem length vs raising/lowering

2018-08-18 Thread John Hawrylak
ong reach you discussed. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Saturday, August 18, 2018 at 4:21:40 PM UTC-4, Sean Steinle wrote: > > To add to the number of variables we've already discussed, I stumbled upon > some articles on hand positioning for drops ( > http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2

[RBW] Re: FS: nitto r14 rear rack

2018-08-20 Thread John Hawrylak
Please send pictures John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Sunday, August 19, 2018 at 6:32:21 PM UTC-4, Jeffrey B wrote: > > nitto r14 rack. mounted on bike and removed. Struts are uncut - $95 > > Please send pm if interested, thanks! > -- You received this message because you are su

[RBW] Re: FS: Panaracer Pasela - Protite Belt Folding

2018-08-28 Thread John Hawrylak
these measure 36mm on Mavic A319 rims John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at 5:04:49 PM UTC-4, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > > Panaracer Pasela *Protite Belt Folding *700 x 35c > > Nice looking tires. Pics below. > > 60$ for the pair shipped anywhere in Continent

[RBW] Re: Has independent testing of Compass tires done?

2018-09-30 Thread John Hawrylak
Why doesn't someone just post a pdf scan of the BQ tests results. Or do we all have to pay for the subscription? John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Friday, September 28, 2018 at 6:50:23 PM UTC-4, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > > I was looking at this site and wondering why Compass tires haven&#x

[RBW] Re: Roadeo Future?

2018-10-06 Thread John Hawrylak
The OS tubing used on the Roadini would approximately be the same as a 1" TT of 1.1/0.9/1.1 an a 1-1/8" DT of 1.3/1.0/1.3. Pretty stout for a frame from the 80's. Of course, if the frame is large, stoutness helps. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Friday, October 5, 2018 at 10

[RBW] Re: Roadeo Future?

2018-10-06 Thread John Hawrylak
Paul How does the Roadeo ride and planning compare with your other 61cm frames, not considering the weight?? John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Friday, October 5, 2018 at 2:31:14 PM UTC-4, Paul G wrote: > > This is an interesting discussion. Based on what I can tell, RBW has not &

Re: [RBW] Re: Roadeo Future?

2018-10-06 Thread John Hawrylak
I agree, just trying to compare an OS frame with a STD frame John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 6:53:41 AM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > On 10/06/2018 06:42 AM, John Hawrylak wrote: > > The OS tubing used on the Roadini would approximately be the s

[RBW] Re: Philadelphia Bike Expo 2018 this weekend Oct 27 and 28

2018-10-26 Thread John Hawrylak
Steve Glad to hear good things about Tandems East. Do you go to there Tandem Expo in the spring?? Get riding in Salem and Cumberland counties. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Friday, October 26, 2018 at 12:51:25 PM UTC-4, Steven Seelig wrote: > > My son (now 9) and do a road trip ever

[RBW] Re: The Rivendell Bike Weight Thread

2018-10-27 Thread John Hawrylak
Lum Are the 8/5/8 frames standard diameters or OS diameters? Assuming the Roadeo is OS? John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at 4:31:15 PM UTC-4, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > > How I select bikes now: > > After fighting 8/5/8 TT/DT bikes for years up hills, I bo

[RBW] Coverting a Rivendell to Lower Trail

2018-10-27 Thread John Hawrylak
Has anyone converted a Rivendell to a lower trail front geometry? If so, did the change result in problems? Was wondering if the laid back STA & HTA used on Rivendells has an affect when going to a lower trail. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Coverting a Rivendell to Lower Trail

2018-10-28 Thread John Hawrylak
Garth Thanks for the BQ article. Very informative. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Sunday, October 28, 2018 at 8:25:26 AM UTC-4, Garth wrote: > >This is worth reading > http://normaali.net/temp/Front-End-Geometry.pdf > > If you really want to do this and work w

Re: [RBW] Re: The Rivendell Bike Weight Thread

2018-10-28 Thread John Hawrylak
DT. John Hawrylak On Sunday, October 28, 2018 at 2:33:09 PM UTC-4, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > > JohnThe 858 i rode were all rivendell os tubing > Roadeo is 646 os -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscri

[RBW] Re: Coverting a Rivendell to Lower Trail

2018-10-29 Thread John Hawrylak
Craig Thanks for the reply and the pictures. From what you stated, you must have gone from about 60mm trial to 45mm trail. Does the 45mm trail and the LARGE rear loads give you problems?? John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Monday, October 29, 2018 at 1:02:45 AM UTC-4, Craig Montgomery wrote

[RBW] Re: Leo Roadini on Brevet--SFR Del Puerto Canyon 200k ride report

2018-11-05 Thread John Hawrylak
f 2M!! John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ -- 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,

[RBW] Re: Carradice style saddlebag advice for 51cm Roadini?

2018-11-18 Thread John Hawrylak
omething like SQRT(7.5^2 + 7^2) or 10.2". The bottom droops over the fender by about 1/2", but forward of the top of the fender. You might be able to relate this to 51cm Roadini and your Carradice bag. Hope this helps John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ > > <https://lh3.goo

[RBW] Re: Grant and RBW staff's involvement in this group

2018-03-29 Thread John Hawrylak
Jim It is always good to periodically tell the story. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ -- 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-bunc

[RBW] Pletscher CLEM Rack Dimension Needed

2018-03-30 Thread John Hawrylak
and the seat stays. The Pletscher web site does not have this model John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ -- 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 ema

[RBW] Re: Turkey Vulture Supreme Gearing: New article about super low gearing on the Analog Journal

2018-03-30 Thread John Hawrylak
TVS of 24T / 40T. The 24/34 gives 19.3 gi. The 15% difference to your TVS of 16.4 gi 924/40) is 1 gear shift lower. I'm sure the 1 lower shift helps in the loose, steep stuff. Just pointing out the facts John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ -- You received this message because you are subscrib

[RBW] Re: Pletscher CLEM Rack Dimension Needed

2018-03-30 Thread John Hawrylak
with the tape measure, it looks to be about 11cm John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ -- 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-bunc

Re: [RBW] Re: Turkey Vulture Supreme Gearing: New article about super low gearing on the Analog Journal

2018-03-30 Thread John Hawrylak
shift. Bigger cogs are required to obtain the same % changes in gear inches *Your TVS gearing is a great idea, really pushing the envelop *& getting gear inches not available before with a RD. I just think a apples-to-apples comparison should have been made on the granny's. John

[RBW] Re: Pletscher CLEM Rack Dimension Needed

2018-03-31 Thread John Hawrylak
Bob Yes, this is the exact dimension I needed. Thank you very much John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Saturday, March 31, 2018 at 5:30:40 PM UTC-4, Bob Ehrenbeck wrote: > John, > > Is this the dimension you're interested in? If so, you're right -- it is > 11 cm. &g

[RBW] Re: How hearty/quiet Honjo Fenders?

2018-04-09 Thread John Hawrylak
Tony, what size Berthoud fenders are you using? John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Sunday, April 8, 2018 at 7:09:37 PM UTC-4, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > I can't answer for honjo's, but berthoud stainless are rock solid and > quiet for me over 2+ years of use. I'm sure your off

[RBW] Re: Frame geometry

2018-04-22 Thread John Hawrylak
It seems like the 5th paragraph sums what Eddy wanted This is a bike that turns only when you tell it to, and will rail down mountains. With the short WB, it should really turn tight. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups &quo

[RBW] Re: Frame geometry

2018-04-22 Thread John Hawrylak
Eddy must have had terrible TCO, a 59.5cm FC for a 58cm frame Good thing Eddy did not have to turn around in the road at slow speed. Really enjoyed the article, a good POV. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups &quo

[RBW] Re: Frustrated by RBW lack of inventory

2018-04-26 Thread John Hawrylak
Grant's theme of "duplication" was stated about 5 to 6 years ago, but I did not notice a large reduction. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Feeling the Rivets

2018-04-27 Thread John Hawrylak
I use a B17, and when I climb or pedal hard (paceline), I tend to move back on the B17 and feel the rivets. What does this indicates My bars are at saddle height my knee is about 10mm below the pedal spindle. The saddle height is 9.5 to 10 cm less than PBH. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ

[RBW] Re: Feeling the Rivets

2018-05-05 Thread John Hawrylak
have it, but it seems to need tensioning more often than one I had from an earlier period, probably due to a slightly thinner hide from the 'mad cows'. Funny, Bill is retired, but I still have the saddle. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Friday, May 4, 2018 at 12:01:27 PM UTC-4, Riv

[RBW] Re: Happy Fantastic Rivendell Perfecto Shopping Experience!

2018-05-14 Thread John Hawrylak
Grant I have always had a good shopping experience at RBW. I can understand the inventory problems John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rec

[RBW] Re: Tire Pressure Question

2018-05-25 Thread John Hawrylak
Rich S asked what is the minimum tire pressure you're comfortable using? Minimum is 75% of the pressure predicted by 15% Tire Drop method based on Front/Rear weight. Based on a survey I did on iBob group in 2016 or 2017. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ > -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Tire Pressure Question

2018-05-26 Thread John Hawrylak
Deacon I agree with your experimental method, especially for non paved roads. My 75% value was an attempt to provide the same protection against snake bits and ensure the tire does not collapse for a range of total weights and tire sizes. I forget to mention it was for paved roads. John

[RBW] Tire Pressure Question - Survey Results

2018-05-26 Thread John Hawrylak
s pressure. I did a survey about 2 years ago, and pinch flats occurred when the actual pressure was > 25% below the 15% tire drop pressure. So it looks like 4 folks are trying to get a more comfortable ride but avoiding pinch flats John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ -- You received this message beca

[RBW] Re: Tire Pressure Question - Survey Results

2018-05-26 Thread John Hawrylak
total - 2.105, round to no decimal places Wtotat =Wdist * (Wrider + Wbike + Wextra), Wdist s the fractional weight for each wheel, e.g. 0.45 for Front in a 45%/55% scheme Does this help? John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 6:41:31 PM UTC-4, Bill Schairer wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: Tire Pressure Question

2018-05-27 Thread John Hawrylak
Adam 15% Tire Drop pressure is 55 psig front, 67 psig rear, so letting it go low is not bad John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Sunday, May 27, 2018 at 12:07:07 AM UTC-4, Adam in Indiana wrote: > > Just for the sake of posterity: > > Pasela 35mm, standard up front, TG in back, on Su

[RBW] Re: FS: A. Homer Hilsen Frame 56/650b

2018-05-27 Thread John Hawrylak
This is what comes up *404.* That’s an error. The requested URL was not found on this server. That’s all we know. Care to try again John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: FS: A. Homer Hilsen Frame 56/650b

2018-05-27 Thread John Hawrylak
Do you have the Stack & Reach dimensions? New charts omitted them John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ > > > -- 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: FS: A. Homer Hilsen Frame 56/650b

2018-05-27 Thread John Hawrylak
Bob Thanks, these charts give the Stack & Reach John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Sunday, May 27, 2018 at 5:18:11 PM UTC-4, Bob Lovejoy wrote: > > I am not the OP and cannot speak to a Homer from 8 years ago, but the > May/2017 geometry chart includes a 56cm/650B Hilsen... Maybe

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