Re: [RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

Joyce, you’ve likely thought of this but just in case ... My sister puts her large Clem l on her hitch rack one end at a time. That way she never lifts the full weight of the bike at once. Still awkward, but somewhat more manageable. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to th

Re: [RBW] Analog Cycles: Free Tubeless Clinic on Instagram Live

Get an instagram account?? Get off my lawn! Or some such -- 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 vi

[RBW] Re: Another Clem fender conundrum

"My “local hardware store” is a totally indifferent Home Depot ..." Ouch that's rough. There are at least two hardware stores in my town that have a nice selection of metric stainless steel hardware. Nylon spacers too. On Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 7:00:09 PM UTC-7, Michael Morrissey wrote: > >

[RBW] Pedal Strikes when Turning

On any corner with the slightest chance of a pedal strike I’m either pedaling or have the outside foot down. Pedals at 3 and 9 is strictly for going straight (or sometimes through wide sweeping turns on fast descents). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Why I went Tubeless

My slightly dissenting take: Listening to folks explain how easy setting up tubeless tires is reminds me of when I used to tell folks gluing on tubular racing tires was no big deal. Though I never use a higher pressure to avoid pinch flats, I never get them. I mean in the last 2 decades I think

Re: [RBW] Lighten Up: Clem Edition

"But the reality is tubeless has weight and tire advantages that are noticeable on a ride, ..." I keep reading assertions like this, but I don't see how its true. Re weight: I have two 650b bikes. One is tubeless the other has tubes. The tubes I use are 108gr (aka 3.8oz) schwalbe SV14 extralight

Re: [RBW] Lighten Up: Clem Edition

Sorry, I guess I'm just too dense to grasp implicit assumptions in 160 post threads that wander about a bit. Some of the recent posts have an ok boomer feel with a side of righteous certainty about the absolute superiority of tubeless over tubes the denial of which could only be explained by the

[RBW] Re: Seen on the road: A fire engine red Rivendell step through

Careful Biil. Don't be accused of inciting murder, cause I'll wager that owner is in the "pry it from my cold dead hands" department.. -- 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

[RBW] steps to mount a tire / tubeless is easy?

Someone I won't name, because he should be gratefully honored for his contributions and definitely never hectored about such trivia, wrote he could think of at least 11 steps to mounting a tube in a tire off the top of his head. I only think of 10. Put a layer of rim tape on the rim Put o

[RBW] Re: steps to mount a tire / tubeless is easy?

most > reliable bike possible. Extensive field testing has shown me that 99% of > tubeless flats can be fixed without a tube, faster, and easier than with a > tube. To me that's a win for my customers. Add in the lighter weight, > lower tire pressures and ability to run softe

[RBW] Re: steps to mount a tire / tubeless is easy?

Shouldn’t that emoji have a one finger salute? -- 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 view this di

[RBW] Dyno light installation, which side of the do you prefer?

When faced with this situation I’ve gone with mounting on the left side. This lights up more pavement since one rides on the right side of the lane. However mounting on the right would give shadow free illumination of the road edge, so you might prefer that. This is why I’m so disappointed they

[RBW] Re: What have you learned during the isolation?

Even pre covid I noticed that drivers accustomed to driving slower than they would like due to traffic seem to drive as possible. Absent traffic the foot goes to the floor. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe fro

[RBW] Re: Camping bikes

Ahh, slush. Grew up with it, don’t miss it. -- 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 view this discu

Re: [RBW] Tubulars on Rivendells

Yes but roadies are fools. The best moderate width tires give a nice ride but I’ve never ridden a 23mm clincher that rides near as well as a good hand made racing sew up. Never got a pinch flat on a sew up either. I think the European pros still race on tubulars. Of course their employers pay fo

Re: [RBW] Tubulars on Rivendells

So Bill, are those latex tubbed, and are you cutting em open and patching when you get flats? -- 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-bun

Re: [RBW] Tubulars on Rivendells

Re: association of tubulars with "roadies" I guess really the association should be with "racers" though I think some folks use of the term "roadie" implies a MCFRB riding racer wana be. Back in the day high performance meant tubulars, but mostly only racers or racer wana bees bothered with them

[RBW] FS late 70's Nobilette ffh w/ bb (sf bay area only)

I'd like to find a new home for this frame. Its too small for me to ever use again, and its been in the garage for years now. I'm hoping that since Nobilette builds some frames for RBW these days offering it here won't be too far off topic. What it is: This is a Mark Nobilette built frame I bou

[RBW] Re: FS late 70's Nobilette ffh w/ bb (sf bay area only)

This frame is gone, picked up today by the first person to express interest. Thanks to everybody who expressed interest. On Monday, May 18, 2020 at 12:21:42 PM UTC-7, ted wrote: > > I'd like to find a new home for this frame. Its too small for me to ever > use again, and its been

[RBW] Re: It’s dull around here, let me bring some color

ore you took everything to the shop. We're gonna want to know exactly how many grams (or ounces) you've shaved off your ride. Similarly we (or perhaps just I) want to know how many teeth your small chain ring and largest cog have before and after. ted whos fondness for numbers a

[RBW] 52 aluminum Bosco vs. 55 cromo Bosco bars

I doubt the narrower bars would make the stem feel different, and if it did I’d bet on it seeming shorter which could be easily tweaked with a 60 stem -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop r

[RBW] 52 aluminum Bosco vs. 55 cromo Bosco bars

Oops, and re bar weight, buy the al ones, they will be lighter and since you didn’t weigh your new wheels I’m guessing the particular numbers aren’t that important to you. Hey you’ll “know” you made your bike lighter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "

Re: [RBW] 52 aluminum Bosco vs. 55 cromo Bosco bars

t's really not that bad to do yourself as the change should be small enough to avoid altering the cables and housing. Probably won't even need to undo the brake or shift cables. ted. On Sunday, May 24, 2020 at 9:35:19 PM UTC-7, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > Ted, > > Ha!

[RBW] Re: WTB quickbeam or simple one

Andrew, Where are you located? I'm in the SF bay area (abt 20mi south of RBW) and have a seriously underutilized 56 Simple One that I commuted on before I retired. If you are anywhere near here maybe I should consider moving on. regards Ted Kelly On Friday, May 29, 2020 at 6:46:46 AM

[RBW] Re: WTB quickbeam or simple one

I think "best" size is kinda dependent, though I'm not sure on what. I'm about 5' 9" with a 84 or 85 pbh. Before RBW did the SimpleOne, Kevin refused to sell me a sub 56 Quickbeam (they only had smaller frames left) saying that would be too small and that he might rather put me on a 58. When pre

Re: [RBW] WTB quickbeam or simple one

Diverging further you might look into a soma wolverine -- 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 view

[RBW] Re: WTB quickbeam or simple one

Hang in there. They seem to go in spurts, so nothing now definitely doesn't mean never. I speculate that being hard to replace hinders folks inclination to decide to sell theirs. But when they see one offered, they think maybe I should sell mine too. On Sunday, May 31, 2020 at 9:36:06 AM UTC-7

[RBW] Re: Lightening up my Joe Appaloosa--a full makeover. AHH--a partial makeover. Thanks to Analog Cycles.

tly what the direct benefits of going tubeless are. Anyway. Congratulations on your great upgrades. Sounds wonderful. regards Ted p.s. If you want to go crazy on the weight saving, get a Ti frame Brooks, Rivet, or Berthoud saddle and a 1/3 Ti duraAce cassette. On Saturday, June 6, 2020 at 9:42:36 AM UTC-7,

Re: [RBW] Re: Lightening up my Joe Appaloosa--a full makeover. AHH--a partial makeover. Thanks to Analog Cycles.

lement would remove one cause of resistance. From the > opposite extreme, my experience adding Mr Tuffys or suchlike liners very > definitely makes tires feel slower, as in 6" of cold molasses. > > What do others with experience of both systems say? > > > > On Sat, Ju

Re: [RBW] Re: Lightening up my Joe Appaloosa--a full makeover. AHH--a partial makeover. Thanks to Analog Cycles.

go beyond thought experiments. I resort to my own experience with the > Kojaks: these have a puncture belt (tho' be it said that they roll PDG for > commuter tires with such a layer), and were decent, not great, with tubes; > without tubes, elevated to Elk Pass (559 X 29, 175 -- !

[RBW] Re: Lightening up my Joe Appaloosa--a full makeover. AHH--a partial makeover. Thanks to Analog Cycles.

thered by flats resulting from similar irritants) tubeless may be an answer. Different circumstances / environments often warrant different equipment choices. regards Ted On Sunday, June 7, 2020 at 11:42:21 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Sweet ride, Roberta! I know how much more my

[RBW] Re: Lightening up my Joe Appaloosa--a full makeover. AHH--a partial makeover. Thanks to Analog Cycles.

re is also the matter of whether one finds the repair process for one system more or less onerous than the other. On Sunday, June 7, 2020 at 12:54:39 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Precisely my assessment as well, Ted. Goatheads are the dividing line I > see. Yet, clearly, t

Re: [RBW] Re: Lightening up my Joe Appaloosa--a full makeover. AHH--a partial makeover. Thanks to Analog Cycles.

er > right, I got rid of 1.5 pounds by shedding tubes. That said, none of us > women are weight weenies - we’re choosing stout Rivendell bikes as our > daily riders after all, but if we can trim some of the fat to make the > bikes more maneuverable, we do. > > Sent from my

Re: [RBW] Re: Lightening up my Joe Appaloosa--a full makeover. AHH--a partial makeover. Thanks to Analog Cycles.

ally saved another 0.4 lb -- 4.3 lb total -- > because I first installed 700C X 50 Furious Freds at 360 grams each. > > > On Sun, Jun 7, 2020 at 4:57 PM ted > > wrote: > >> Depending on the size tires you ride, replacing your tubes with sealant >> can save a few o

Re: [RBW] Re: Lightening up my Joe Appaloosa--a full makeover. AHH--a partial makeover. Thanks to Analog Cycles.

s good enough for me, data be damned" Moore > > On Sun, Jun 7, 2020 at 5:46 PM ted > > wrote: > >> I don't doubt she shaved 1.5 lbs in the switch at all, just that it is >> all in swapping tubes for sealant. >> >> Try your calcs again ignoring the ti

[RBW] Re: In Praise of Road Bikes with Road Tires

Love my road bikes, also love my Bombadil. Logged lots of miles on ~21 or 22mm tubulars, was on 26mm tires today. Yep, ride great. Probably wouldn't choose them for riding over the ridge in my local open space though. Yes wide tires are just wider, well wider and taller. The wider tends to mea

[RBW] Re: In Praise of Road Bikes with Road Tires

hough. On Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 4:24:23 AM UTC-7, Garth wrote: > > What are your 50mm tires Ted ? It seems pressure does play a large role > in all this ! > > > On Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 12:52:31 AM UTC-4, ted wrote: >> >> Love my road bikes, also love my Bombadil. &

[RBW] Re: Calaveras Loop (With my new Clem!)

recommended variation on that route: Make a left on Welch Creek (slightly before the bridge near the bottom of the climb on calaveras). Go most of the way up and hang a right into Sunol Wilderness on the Eagle View (?) trail at the 2.7 mile marker parking pull out (parking on left). Proceed down

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus Excitment on IG

Please, please, please. On the final design either put the v-brake studs on the bottom of the mid stays or put the rear brake cable stops on the top of the "top" tube. Brake cable should NOT cross the plane of the mid stays. On Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 12:21:03 PM UTC-7, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus Excitment on IG

To clarify I was suggesting putting the brake lugs on the underside of the mid stays, not on the chainstays. I don't think they would get gunked worse there than on the top as they are on that prototype, and I would think the cable routing was cleaner that way. YMMV of course. On Thursday, June

[RBW] Re: Rene Herse Tires with tubes

Trying is knowing. Do it. After riding strictly on tubulars for a couple decades I went back to clinches and never got results I was really happy with till I tried a pair of Grand Boise extralights I bought from Compass bikes (before JH introduced his like of tires). If you are at all intereste

Re: [RBW] Re: Rene Herse Tires with tubes

just to have for riding tubulars when I want to do so. But I'd never call into question anybody else's decision to so. On Monday, June 15, 2020 at 10:16:12 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Ted: Wrestling in prayer not to jerk the thread onto a tangent, but giving > in to sin

Re: [RBW] Problems with Nitto stems and bars?

The photo Eric posted looks like a Technomic Delux. What you are describing sounds like a plain Technomic. If you want to find a 50mm Technomic Delux, I suggest trying Ben's / Milwaukee cycles https://www.benscycle.com/ https://www.benscycle.com/nitto-ntc-dx-technomic-deluxe-long-quill-stem/s

Re: [RBW] Problems with Nitto stems and bars?

"Don’t know why this stem chewed up my bars ... " I don't think this is uncommon. Nitto sells a tool to help avoid it. https://www.benscycle.com/nitto-tool-4-stem-handlebar-clamp-spreader/stem_tool_nitto__870-900-11_870-900-11/product A large flat head screwdriver, or some such, can sometimes work

[RBW] Re: Bike frame suggestions for longish distance 95% road comfort

I'd suggest a right sized roadini, note the latest email says they are going to start letting buyers take care of frame prep and headset install, either themselves or via a shop they trust. Or a Black Mountain Cycles Road. Heck of a good value for your $. Were I buying new with your priorities I'

[RBW] Re: Problems with Nitto stems and bars?

All the technomic ish stems I've had are of the deluxish genus with the nice custom "nut" that matches the stem shape. But If presented with one of the other kind with a standard nut, I would put a wrench on it and not trust the, in my view, sketchy ledge to hold it. Because, I don't buy aluminum

[RBW] Re: 650b new Rivendell models (to me)

Joel, The top tubes of most MIT Rivs (including the MIT AHH and Atlantis) have significantly more slope than the older models like your Bleriot. Therefore the size for a given bar height with respect to seat height is smaller, and ones proper size based on pbh is smaller. Stand over is increased

Re: [RBW] Re: 650b new Rivendell models (to me)

to your Bleriot but perhaps a bit more stable, and the Joe A and Atlantis to be more stable. regards ted On Sunday, June 28, 2020 at 9:57:49 AM UTC-7, Joel Stern wrote: > > Ted, thanks. I am beginning to understand the slopping TT and what that > means. From what I am reading I woul

Re: [RBW] Re: 650b new Rivendell models (to me)

Joel, I'm sure you deserve a 401k funded retirement treat. It's great you are able to ride again. I too am recently (~1.5yr) retired. Great deal aint it? Everybody should be so lucky. On Sunday, June 28, 2020 at 10:53:23 AM UTC-7, Joel Stern wrote: > > Ted, I have had 8 Rive

[RBW] Re: Single-speed country bike(?)

First there was the QB After a hiatus, there was one batch of SOs. Another hiatus. Then the Blue Lug instigated FJ Sr. And another hiatus. Another dedicated single speed coming out wouldn't surprise me. I also wouldn't hold my breath. RBW has a lot on their plate at the moment, and SS models don't

[RBW] Re: Bike frame suggestions for longish distance 95% road comfort

Wahoo. Gotta love that. Time to go buy a lottery ticket while your luck is hot. Congratulations. -- 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-b

[RBW] Re: Ball In Socket Seat Tube Lug

I think the main advantage of the RBW ball and socket seat lug is that it works for most any seat stay to seat tube angle, so one casting works for all sizes. Aesthetics are always in the eye of the beholder. Personally I like the looks of the new lug fine. Of course others may not. Another bene

Re: [RBW] Re: Single-speed country bike(?)

Given all that’s going on, I wouldn’t be surprised if late 2020 becomes spring or summer 2021. -- 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-bu

[RBW] Re: Ball In Socket Seat Tube Lug

Yep, frame size and design flexibility. One lug to rule them all. Aesthetically I do prefer the classic seat stay capped and brazed to the side of the seat lug design, but I like the new lug just fine too. On Thursday, July 2, 2020 at 11:57:28 AM UTC-7, S wrote: > > In addition to the advantages

Re: [RBW] Re: Single-speed country bike(?)

Yep with prototypes at RBW WHQ and early graphics in the blug/blhag, Platypi by xmas seems plausible. Barely hinted at 1 speeds, not so much. On Thursday, July 2, 2020 at 12:40:04 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Right now I'm just hoping the Platypus - which I don't need and may buy > anyway! 😬

[RBW] Re: Riv ripples in the bike world

I was about to say "great, now there will be more normal reach brakes on the market", then I realized it's probably got disk brakes. Oh, and forget friction, it's probably built for electric shifting only with no cable stops at all. On Sunday, July 12, 2020 at 4:57:02 PM UTC-7, Fullylugged wrot

[RBW] Re: XO-1 or Roadini

Are you sure that a Roadini will fit 38mm tires? Would you be getting the 47cm size that is built for 650b or one of the larger sizes that is 700c? On Monday, July 13, 2020 at 7:47:40 AM UTC-7, Zack Medow wrote: > > RBW Owners Bunch I need your help! > > I'm looking to venture into the world of m

[RBW] A different Mustache/Albastache set-up?

Bar diameter and lever clamp size are different for city vs road. -- 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.c

[RBW] Re: Practical differences - SON vs Shimano Dyno hub?

I suspect tire choice may affect how noticeable a difference in hub drag is. Small differences in hub drag will be a bigger fraction of total rolling resistance if you are using light easy rolling tires than if you are using heavy stiff super stout tires. This may also argue for using the less

Re: [RBW] Re: Custom Appaloosa Update

Steve writes: "In the terrain I ride most, I'd stay on the big ring all the way down the block until I was forced to shift -- and I would be forced to shift every time it got steep, ... I'll be looking for a gear lower than 38 inches, something in the mid to low 30s." In which case I am surpris

[RBW] Re: Saddles - A Weighty Question

This is the reason I pretty much avoid single bolt seatposts like the plague. The nitto S83 is a nice two bolt post, and only $13 more (from RBW) than the crystal fellow. I think the S83 has a bit more set back than the crystal fellow too. On Sunday, August 25, 2013 7:52:31 PM UTC-7, Liesl wrot

[RBW] Re: BQ on Mark's rack

Given the source, I suppose the author would prefer one of these http://www.compasscycle.com/racks_gb_wide.html http://www.compasscycle.com/racks_gb_narrow.html captions on the Racks/Bags page say "Made by Nitto, strong and light". On Tuesday, October 1, 2013 7:38:17 PM UTC-7, Edwin W wrote: >

[RBW] Re: BQ on Mark's rack

In the context of the original question that started this thread, perhaps what sort of front rack Jan would prefer on an $11,600 full-custom carbon bike may not be particularly relevant to choosing a front rack for your Sam Hillborne. On Wednesday, October 2, 2013 7:36:41 AM UTC-7, Jan Heine wr

[RBW] Re: Tektro brake setup

some iteration, and may count as a PITA for some folks, but I have been able to get mine to sit centered with the carrier centered and the brake cable running straight. best of luck Ted On Sunday, October 13, 2013 5:25:04 PM UTC-7, Michael Hechmer wrote: > > When you say you haven't had

[RBW] Miesha's grip length

Anybody know if the length of Miesha's cork grips has changed over the years? -- 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...@g

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for tandems?

Fair enough, but I think the notion of sufficiency is relevant here. One being stronger doesn't necessarily mean the other is not strong enough. The same goes for experience. See http://www.gtgtandems.com/tech/femcaptain.html for an alternative view. ted On Sunday, February 9, 2014 10:

[RBW] Re: What does "IRD" and "IGH" mean?

AARTS On Saturday, March 1, 2014 5:53:37 AM UTC-8, Ron Mc wrote: > > never mind, answered my own question OLD - Over Locknut Spacing > http://sheldonbrown.com/gloss_n-o.html#old > > On Saturday, March 1, 2014 7:52:19 AM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote: >> >> I understand BCD on a crankset, but what is that

[RBW] Re: Bleriot Frames FS

I believe facing is steel shaving, albeit very precise shaving. On Friday, February 28, 2014 9:39:38 PM UTC-8, Michael wrote: > > Here we go: >> > > " If the headtube and fork crown seat are not milled correctly, the > bearing races of your headset will not be perpendicular to the steering > axi

[RBW] Re: Mini-Beam

If you are going to buy the whole fixed gear esthetic, you quibble over even a single tooth so you will want the option for odd tooth rings. Eighth inch chains, cogs and rings are nice too. You might want a 144bcd crank like the Sugino 75, if you don't mind a lower limit of 42t on your rings. O

Re: [RBW] Re: Mini-Beam

't wait to get home to check - thanks Patrick (dig the shirt much), > ted, Pudge, David and Minh for your perspectives. > > And with that, the order by which to choose components and considerations > seems: > > 1) Crankset - single ring makes sense; modest number of te

Re: [RBW] Re: Mini-Beam

stuff on hand I probably would have gone with 165 or 167.5. I think you won't know what you like until you try some variations. On Friday, March 7, 2014 4:26:01 AM UTC-8, djbardwil wrote: > > Good call on checking the BB ted and I may go to 170 on the crank for the > smidge of l

Re: [RBW] Re: Mini-Beam

I think Tom is in Philadelphia. I (Ted) am out on the west coast. Actually not far from where White Industries is located, and even closer to RBW. Sounds like you are going to have a real White Industries theme going there. Should be really great. Though personally I would avoid the proprietary

Re: [RBW] Re: Mini-Beam

ce you hone in on size, and add it to the pile of "bike stuff I bought > that seemed like a good idea at the time". The pedals are pricey but > intense! > > I am lucky to have found the frame and RBWOB to help - bike building keeps > my sanity in check this time of yea

[RBW] new suntour xcd rd

On the off chance that somebody here is interested in the new Suntour branded rear derailleur, here are my short term observations. Short story, seems to work fine. Longer version: Ordered from Harris Cyclery on a Sun. evening. Arrived on the west coast Wed. afternoon. Well done Harris. Fairly ni

Re: [RBW] Re: Mini-Beam

10mm BB to achieve 42mm > chainline, but I wonder about the 46t ring clearance of the chainstay. The > 46t ring and 18t freewheel would duplicate the setup noted earlier. > > On Saturday, March 8, 2014 1:49:51 AM UTC-5, ted wrote: >> >> White Industries does indeed seem t

[RBW] Re: Brifters on a country bike

At the risk of stating the obvious, if you like brifters for your rear derailer but not the front, you can always put a down tube or bar end shifter on the left and just use the brifter for the rear mech. On Sunday, March 9, 2014 12:07:10 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > it's not against the g

[RBW] Re: Brifters on a country bike

gt; Symmetry in my hands cut the mental noise on long rides, tangibly saving > energy so I went to all bar ends. > > Andy Cheatham > Pittsburgh > > On Sunday, March 9, 2014 9:52:14 PM UTC-4, ted wrote: >> >> At the risk of stating the obvious, if you like brifters for your

[RBW] Re: Custom Atlantis?

I haven't tried the silvers I have with a 9sp cassette, but I do think the granularity of control they yield is a bit coarser than what I get from some old suntour acushift 7/8sp levers. I was using those older levers with 9sp successfully for a while until I got a new Suntour XCD to sub out my

Re: [RBW] Poll: What are your single speed gears?

Absent a one speed w/ a bag of cogs and rings the best way to see what gear is right for you is taking carful note of what gear works on a geared bike. After that adjust for wheel size/roll out, do a bit of math and you should be real close. It seems to me that whats right depends tremendously o

Re: [RBW] 650b Roadeo

Though I can't imagine anybody taking you to task for not scraping off the decals, if you sold it through the mail to somebody who knows what a Ram is from reading about RBW without pointing out it's 650B converted state they might well object when they opened the box. My view is that the is th

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant on tires

way off topic but, the SR71 was developed after the U2 and removed from service before it so yea the U2 is arguably superior to its shorter lived progeny. On Friday, March 14, 2014 8:19:05 AM UTC-7, Allan in Portland wrote: > > U2 superior to the > SR71

[RBW] Re: Edelux - Blug Post

Jan writes "There is less torque on the mounting bolt, ...". How is that? Looks like the cg of the light is the same distance in front of the bolt either way, so the magnitude of the torque would be the same. On Thursday, March 13, 2014 7:42:23 AM UTC-7, Jan Heine wrote: > > >

[RBW] Riv Light Mount Hardware Question?

They also come with center and side pull brakes. They go against the fork crown / brake bridge. You may be able to get them from the service guys at your LBS. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group an

[RBW] Re: Grant on tires

Mat, I doubt that you could tell any difference in the ride of an Asian Sam and a Wisconsin one. Please put yourself at ease over that. Tires can make quite a difference. Pressure, width and construction all make a difference. Sometimes the tires on test bikes at RBW are at very low pressure, yo

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant on tires

152 plus shipping -- 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, send email to rbw-own

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant on tires

Though if the guys myth was formed by riding a Sam with little Ben schwalbes at 30psi you might be wrong. -- 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 rb

[RBW] Re: Edelux - Blug Post

Hey Jan, Thanks for the clarification. -- 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: TrunkSack vs. Saddlebag

John, Another option is to zip tie a medium wald basket to your rack lengthwise. I have that arrangement on my 56cm SimpleOne currently. The basket is well foreword (almost touches my legs), and as low as possible (rack touches fender, though my fender is well off the tire). I have also used a

[RBW] Bike Stretch and the most all aroundish of all arounders?

I think you are right, though my approach is if you are going to buy two go for the ends. Like a hunqapillar and a rodeo. That way they are more clearly diferentiated and cover a larger overall range. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunc

[RBW] Re: Riv on tires. LOL!

I thought something like that too, but on the other hand there has been more than one deceleration of affinity from G in a thread here full of back and forth in that direction. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: Kickstand Questions

Please let us know how it works out. I've been thinking of trying one on ours too. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Riv on tires. LOL!

I have one bike with GB Cypres tires on it, and another with the unreinforced JBs on it. They seem quite similar to me, though the JBs do look much bigger than the Cypres. I think the different appearance must be due to rim width and 700c/650b differences, because they measure out to nearly iden

Re: [RBW] Re: Single-Chainring Drivetrains

When I lived in south east Mi. a long time ago, I had a bike with 44-52 chain rings and a 14-18 straight block. It was great. These days, living in the SF east Bay Area, I'm really pleased with 30-46 rings and a 9sp 11-32 cassette. I am convinced that the "right" gear setup is entirely dependent

[RBW] Re: Old and New Hunqapillar Tire Clearences

Other potential solutions may be a bb spacer on the drive side or a longer bb. -- 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...@g

Re: [RBW] Re: Compass Loup Loup Pass 650Bx38

Sure doubt its Compass's fault. I've been very pleased with their service. On Monday, March 31, 2014 4:08:54 PM UTC-7, Jim Bronson wrote: > > Finally showed up today, 2 days after the 400k I wanted to use them on. > Personally, I blame the postal service. But oh well. > On Mar 28, 2014 10:02 AM

Re: [RBW] Re: Mini-Beam

Looks great. I think I see a chain catcher thing on the stay you left off the inventory, nice touch that's very handy. You might consider the mks track chain tensioner as an alternative to the monkey nuts. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam/Simple One as Singletrack MTB?

Gotta agree with Jim. I love my simple one, and it's great on pavement or dirt, but if your mntn biking involves mountains I prefer to have a geared bike. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and st

Re: [RBW] Re: Mini-Beam

Cool. I have the same hanger on my SO. It's nice having something to keep the chain back where I can hook it easily with the rear axel. The monkey nuts look neat I'm curious how they work out for you. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunc

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam/Simple One as Singletrack MTB?

Philip, pray tell what are the tooth counts on your dingle and rings, and what % grade are the climbs you ride? On Monday, March 31, 2014 11:38:31 PM UTC-7, Philip Williamson wrote: > > I think riding my Quickbeam fixed on singletrack is fantastic fun. > You'd be looking at cyclocross tires for

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam/Simple One as Singletrack MTB?

That's twice 1.5, which is what one tooth on the ring does, and that's not picky. Going up three in front and up one in back takes the gear up .5. Now if that were make or break, that might be sensitive. But 3" is certainly not trivial. My curiosity is because the climbs in my local open space h

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