[RBW] special problem resolved ASAP
I want to extend my sincere thanks to Mark and John of Rivendell through this forum. I had a small but special problem last Friday and it was resovled ASAP. Last Friday noon, my wife noticed that one of the small "button-lock" of my Nigel & Smythe country bag, which I use as my lunch/dinner bag to work, was missing. It upset me since I wasn't sure if RBW keeps such spare parts and if it would merit their attention. But remembering what Grant said that we should contact John for "special problems" -- I took a photo of the bag where the missing button-lock should be and sent an email to John with the attached photo. Next thing I know, I got an email from Mark, saying that the spare button-lock is in the afternoon out-going mail. The next day, Saturday afternoon, my lunch/dinner bag has no missing button-lock. That's customer service! Rene valbu...@ix.netcom.com EarthLink Revolves Around You. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: FS: SON wheel, lights, etc.
What an interesting thread! I've read so many postings proclaiming the advantages of the Schmidt lighting system that I wondered why I seemed to be happy with my DiNotte lights. Yep, I agree. For my hour commute I'm better off with my lightweight dual li-ion lights, which I can quickly change bikes on. Unless you're into brevets, or really prefer to ride during the night, the price, weight, and setup of a generator system outweigh the advantages. Michael On Feb 23, 1:12 am, 42MuskhamSt wrote: > And if you use that quick release doohickey to mount an LED light, > then the wheel and the light are one unit - easy to switch out to a > regular wheel when you prefer, so they say. > > On Feb 22, 7:42 pm, Jim Bronson wrote: > > > The thing that is kind of a pain in the backside is that with the E6 > > is that you need 2 lights so there's all the wiring that goes with > > that. The new generation LED dynamo lights only need one light so > > that simlifies things somewhat. > > > On 2/22/09, Invisible wrote: > > > > I'm selling the wheel and lights because I've found that I just don't > > > use them. It hasn't been on the bike at all this winter, and it > > > certainly wouldn't get any more use in the summer. > > > > I've found that LED lights are lighter and - crucially - easier. I've > > > only got the two bikes, but quick release brackets on my headlight and > > > taillight make them a cinch to swap, which the dynohub and wiring are > > > just... not. > > > > I also like having the LED headlight to use as a flashlight when > > > camping. > > > > -Wesley > > > -- > > Sent from my mobile device > > > having a blood clot is a sticky situation --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: SoCal Rivendell Riders Feb. Ride is in the can
Nice pictures. these pictures of California "off road" look pretty tame. Was there other, tougher parts that you were just too tired to take pictures of? Jim D. Massachusetts --- On Sun, 2/22/09, Chris wrote: From: Chris Subject: [RBW] Re: SoCal Rivendell Riders Feb. Ride is in the can To: "RBW Owners Bunch" Date: Sunday, February 22, 2009, 10:45 PM I guess a link would help, huh? http://threeflys.smugmug.com/gallery/7428706_kr4D9#478835282_PQUGi On Feb 22, 6:48 pm, "Doug Peterson" wrote: > Estaban: > > Great shots! Now we get to see David and his bike, too. The photos off > road are so much more interesting than what we usually get around pavement, > cars & clutter. > > dougP > > > > -Original Message- > From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Esteban > Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 4:24 PM > To: RBW Owners Bunch > Subject: [RBW] Re: SoCal Rivendell Riders Feb. Ride is in the can > > Seriously - David lead us on an epic, fun, and collegial ride through > all sorts of terrain. It was a perfect day and the most fun I've had > on a bike in a while. My mind wishes it were longer, my body, if I > can gather from my muscles aching, is satisfied. Great hanging out > with everyone, once again. Hope to see more happy souls out there for > future SoCal rides. I think there's quite a few of us. Here're my > photos (before the camera juice ran out): > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/sets/72157614312349818/ > > Cheers! > > Esteban > San Diego- 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: special problem resolved ASAP
With the title of this thread I thought for sure it was going to be SPAM lol. On 2/23/09, valbu...@ix.netcom.com wrote: > I want to extend my sincere thanks to Mark and John of Rivendell through > this forum. I had a small but special problem last Friday and it was > resovled ASAP. Last Friday noon, my wife noticed that one of the small > "button-lock" of my Nigel & Smythe country bag, which I use as my > lunch/dinner bag to work, was missing. It upset me since I wasn't sure if > RBW keeps such spare parts and if it would merit their attention. But > remembering what Grant said that we should contact John for "special > problems" -- I took a photo of the bag where the missing button-lock should > be and sent an email to John with the attached photo. Next thing I know, I > got an email from Mark, saying that the spare button-lock is in the > afternoon out-going mail. The next day, Saturday afternoon, my lunch/dinner > bag has no missing button-lock. That's customer service! > > > Rene > > valbu...@ix.netcom.com > EarthLink Revolves Around You. > > > -- Sent from my mobile device having a blood clot is a sticky situation --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: FS: SON wheel, lights, etc.
My experience and practice are exactly the opposite. I have a SON generator (which is not heavy and rolls beautifully by the way) and eDeluxe LED dynamo light on my commuter. Here in Chicago if you ride year round you will frequently ride in the dark. Not having to worry about charging the thing and remembering to bring it with me every time I go out is a plus. On the other hand, I use a B&M IQ Fly battery light and DiNotte Tail light on my camper. I plan my tour riding to be in day light as much as possible. I prefer unfamiliar riding to be as well lit as possible. Nothing beats the sun for that. Plus, I can keep the lights in my handlebar bag unless needed, reducing the chance of something on the road damaging the light during seven or so hours of riding. Most camp grounds have places to charge lights these days. If not, restaurants, coffee shops and the occasional motel stop usually suffice. These new lights hold charges for a long time. As Wesley mentions above, the LED headlight serves as a nice little flashlight as well. Maybe if I ever found the need to do an endurance ride I would try a generator on the touring bike. On Feb 23, 7:12 am, MichaelH wrote: > What an interesting thread! I've read so many postings proclaiming > the advantages of the Schmidt lighting system that I wondered why I > seemed to be happy with my DiNotte lights. Yep, I agree. For my hour > commute I'm better off with my lightweight dual li-ion lights, which I > can quickly change bikes on. Unless you're into brevets, or really > prefer to ride during the night, the price, weight, and setup of a > generator system outweigh the advantages. > > Michael > > On Feb 23, 1:12 am, 42MuskhamSt wrote: > > > > > And if you use that quick release doohickey to mount an LED light, > > then the wheel and the light are one unit - easy to switch out to a > > regular wheel when you prefer, so they say. > > > On Feb 22, 7:42 pm, Jim Bronson wrote: > > > > The thing that is kind of a pain in the backside is that with the E6 > > > is that you need 2 lights so there's all the wiring that goes with > > > that. The new generation LED dynamo lights only need one light so > > > that simlifies things somewhat. > > > > On 2/22/09, Invisible wrote: > > > > > I'm selling the wheel and lights because I've found that I just don't > > > > use them. It hasn't been on the bike at all this winter, and it > > > > certainly wouldn't get any more use in the summer. > > > > > I've found that LED lights are lighter and - crucially - easier. I've > > > > only got the two bikes, but quick release brackets on my headlight and > > > > taillight make them a cinch to swap, which the dynohub and wiring are > > > > just... not. > > > > > I also like having the LED headlight to use as a flashlight when > > > > camping. > > > > > -Wesley > > > > -- > > > Sent from my mobile device > > > > having a blood clot is a sticky situation- 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] Supernova E3 installation?
Hi. Does anyone have any helpful links, etc to installation instructions or a diagram for the Supernova E3 light (in English)? The directions I have are in German. Peter White's wiring description seems really straight-forward (http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/supernova.asp), but I was looking for a diagram or something very explicit. Thanks, Steve Park --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: SoCal Rivendell Riders Feb. Ride is in the can
Yes, pretty tame. These are all groomed trails, fire roads, or Corps of Engineers flood control roads. That was intentional for this ride. There are hundreds of miles of great singletrack in the local mountains, but even those would be considered wide open by East Coast standards. No gnarly roots, mud bogs, moss, etc. Here's a look: http://www.flickr.com/photos/30022...@n02/sets/72157607028284578/ You're still invited to come though!!! :-) On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 5:48 AM, James Dinneen wrote: > Nice pictures. these pictures of California "off road" look pretty tame. > Was there other, tougher parts that you were just too tired to take pictures > of? Jim D. Massachusetts > > --- On *Sun, 2/22/09, Chris * wrote: > > From: Chris > Subject: [RBW] Re: SoCal Rivendell Riders Feb. Ride is in the can > To: "RBW Owners Bunch" > Date: Sunday, February 22, 2009, 10:45 PM > > > I guess a link would help, huh? > http://threeflys.smugmug.com/gallery/7428706_kr4D9#478835282_PQUGi > > On Feb 22, 6:48 pm, "Doug Peterson" wrote: > > Estaban: > > > > Great shots! Now we get to see David and his bike, too. > The photos off > > road are so much more interesting than what we usually get around > pavement, > > cars & clutter. > > > > dougP > > > > > > > > -Original Message- > > From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > > > [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Esteban > > Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 4:24 PM > > To: RBW Owners Bunch > > Subject: [RBW] Re: SoCal Rivendell Riders Feb. Ride is in the can > > > > Seriously - David lead us on an epic, fun, and collegial ride through > > all sorts of terrain. It was a perfect day and the most fun I've had > > on a bike in a while. My mind wishes it were longer, my body, if I > > can gather from my muscles aching, is satisfied. Great hanging out > > with everyone, once again. Hope to see more happy souls out there for > > future SoCal rides. I think there's > quite a few of us. Here're > my > > photos (before the camera juice ran out): > > > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/sets/72157614312349818/ > > > > Cheers! > > > > Esteban > > San Diego- Hide quoted text - > > > > - Show quoted text - > > > > > > > > -- Cheers, David Redlands, 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: SoCal Rivendell Riders Feb. Ride is in the can
Don't go by my pics Check out David's pics as they are more representative of some of the tougher stuff On Feb 23, 5:48 am, James Dinneen wrote: > Nice pictures. these pictures of California "off road" look pretty tame. Was > there other, tougher parts that you were just too tired to take pictures of? > Jim D. Massachusetts > > --- On Sun, 2/22/09, Chris wrote: > From: Chris > Subject: [RBW] Re: SoCal Rivendell Riders Feb. Ride is in the can > To: "RBW Owners Bunch" > Date: Sunday, February 22, 2009, 10:45 PM > > I guess a link would help, > huh?http://threeflys.smugmug.com/gallery/7428706_kr4D9#478835282_PQUGi > > On Feb 22, 6:48 pm, "Doug Peterson" wrote: > > > > > Estaban: > > > Great shots! Now we get to see David and his bike, too. The photos off > > road are so much more interesting than what we usually get around > pavement, > > cars & clutter. > > > dougP > > > -Original Message- > > From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > > [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Esteban > > Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 4:24 PM > > To: RBW Owners Bunch > > Subject: [RBW] Re: SoCal Rivendell Riders Feb. Ride is in the can > > > Seriously - David lead us on an epic, fun, and collegial ride through > > all sorts of terrain. It was a perfect day and the most fun I've had > > on a bike in a while. My mind wishes it were longer, my body, if I > > can gather from my muscles aching, is satisfied. Great hanging out > > with everyone, once again. Hope to see more happy souls out there for > > future SoCal rides. I think there's quite a few of us. Here're > my > > photos (before the camera juice ran out): > > >http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/sets/72157614312349818/ > > > Cheers! > > > Esteban > > San Diego- Hide quoted text - > > > - Show quoted text -- 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: Supernova E3 installation?
It *is* simple. If the Supernova is like the Edelux, all you need to do is attach a spade connector to each of the two wires and plug them onto the connections on the hub. There is no + or - to a SON hub, so it doesn't matter which way you hook them up. On the Dymoteh bottle generator, there are + and - connectors, and you have to be careful to attach the wires correctly. --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org On Feb 23, 2009, at 6:56 AM, stevep33 wrote: > > Hi. > > Does anyone have any helpful links, etc to installation instructions > or a diagram for the Supernova E3 light (in English)? The directions > I have are in German. Peter White's wiring description seems really > straight-forward (http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/supernova.asp), but > I was looking for a diagram or something very explicit. > > Thanks, > Steve Park > > --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: SoCal Rivendell Riders Feb. Ride is in the can
Well, we were on road bikes... Maybe an future So Cal Armageddon Ride, with bikes set up in survivalist mode, might take us to some tougher trails. Everyone knows the real armageddon will begin in Southern California, right? OK, maybe Texas. On Feb 23, 7:51 am, Chris wrote: > Don't go by my pics Check out David's pics as they are more > representative of some of the tougher stuff > > On Feb 23, 5:48 am, James Dinneen wrote: > > > Nice pictures. these pictures of California "off road" look pretty tame. > > Was there other, tougher parts that you were just too tired to take > > pictures of? Jim D. Massachusetts > > > --- On Sun, 2/22/09, Chris wrote: > > From: Chris > > Subject: [RBW] Re: SoCal Rivendell Riders Feb. Ride is in the can > > To: "RBW Owners Bunch" > > Date: Sunday, February 22, 2009, 10:45 PM > > > I guess a link would help, > > huh?http://threeflys.smugmug.com/gallery/7428706_kr4D9#478835282_PQUGi > > > On Feb 22, 6:48 pm, "Doug Peterson" wrote: > > > > Estaban: > > > > Great shots! Now we get to see David and his bike, too. The photos off > > > road are so much more interesting than what we usually get around > > pavement, > > > cars & clutter. > > > > dougP > > > > -Original Message- > > > From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > > > [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Esteban > > > Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 4:24 PM > > > To: RBW Owners Bunch > > > Subject: [RBW] Re: SoCal Rivendell Riders Feb. Ride is in the can > > > > Seriously - David lead us on an epic, fun, and collegial ride through > > > all sorts of terrain. It was a perfect day and the most fun I've had > > > on a bike in a while. My mind wishes it were longer, my body, if I > > > can gather from my muscles aching, is satisfied. Great hanging out > > > with everyone, once again. Hope to see more happy souls out there for > > > future SoCal rides. I think there's quite a few of us. Here're > > my > > > photos (before the camera juice ran out): > > > >http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/sets/72157614312349818/ > > > > Cheers! > > > > Esteban > > > San Diego- Hide quoted text - > > > > - Show quoted text -- 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: SoCal Rivendell Riders Feb. Ride is in the can
James: Yes, it was a tame ride, mostly hiking trails and jeep roads. What you saw was typical. The most difficult part was the push up the hill. Too steep, sandy & rutted to ride. dougP _ From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of James Dinneen Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 5:49 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: SoCal Rivendell Riders Feb. Ride is in the can Nice pictures. these pictures of California "off road" look pretty tame. Was there other, tougher parts that you were just too tired to take pictures of? Jim D. Massachusetts --- On Sun, 2/22/09, Chris wrote: From: Chris Subject: [RBW] Re: SoCal Rivendell Riders Feb. Ride is in the can To: "RBW Owners Bunch" Date: Sunday, February 22, 2009, 10:45 PM I guess a link would help, huh? http://threeflys.smugmug.com/gallery/7428706_kr4D9#478835282_PQUGi On Feb 22, 6:48 pm, "Doug Peterson" wrote: > Estaban: > > Great shots! Now we get to see David and his bike, too. The photos off > road are so much more interesting than what we usually get around pavement, > cars & clutter. > > dougP > > > > -Original Message- > From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Esteban > Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 4:24 PM > To: RBW Owners Bunch > Subject: [RBW] Re: SoCal Rivendell Riders Feb. Ride is in the can > > Seriously - David lead us on an epic, fun, and collegial ride through > all sorts of terrain. It was a perfect day and the most fun I've had > on a bike in a while. My mind wishes it were longer, my body, if I > can gather from my muscles aching, is satisfied. Great hanging out > with everyone, once again. Hope to see more happy souls out there for > future SoCal rides. I think there's quite a few of us. Here're my > photos (before the camera juice ran out): > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/sets/72157614312349818/ > > Cheers! > > Esteban > San Diego- 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: SoCal Rivendell Riders Feb. Ride is in the can
James, SoCal has some extremely gnarly off-road trails that are suitable to MTBs. What we lack in roots and moss we make up for in shale, babyheads, boulders and sheer drops off knife-edge ridges. None of which would be terribly fun on a road bike. I think this ride looked like a blast. Next time. :) Brad On Feb 23, 5:48 am, James Dinneen wrote: > Nice pictures. these pictures of California "off road" look pretty tame. Was > there other, tougher parts that you were just too tired to take pictures of? > Jim D. Massachusetts > > --- On Sun, 2/22/09, Chris wrote: > From: Chris > Subject: [RBW] Re: SoCal Rivendell Riders Feb. Ride is in the can > To: "RBW Owners Bunch" > Date: Sunday, February 22, 2009, 10:45 PM > > I guess a link would help, > huh?http://threeflys.smugmug.com/gallery/7428706_kr4D9#478835282_PQUGi > > On Feb 22, 6:48 pm, "Doug Peterson" wrote: > > > Estaban: > > > Great shots! Now we get to see David and his bike, too. The photos off > > road are so much more interesting than what we usually get around > pavement, > > cars & clutter. > > > dougP > > > -Original Message- > > From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > > [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Esteban > > Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 4:24 PM > > To: RBW Owners Bunch > > Subject: [RBW] Re: SoCal Rivendell Riders Feb. Ride is in the can > > > Seriously - David lead us on an epic, fun, and collegial ride through > > all sorts of terrain. It was a perfect day and the most fun I've had > > on a bike in a while. My mind wishes it were longer, my body, if I > > can gather from my muscles aching, is satisfied. Great hanging out > > with everyone, once again. Hope to see more happy souls out there for > > future SoCal rides. I think there's quite a few of us. Here're > my > > photos (before the camera juice ran out): > > >http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/sets/72157614312349818/ > > > Cheers! > > > Esteban > > San Diego- 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: SoCal Rivendell Riders Feb. Ride is in the can
I was kidding when I said "tame." While we have some nasty trails here in New England, I have not ridden them in a long time. Your pictures look great to someone still in the middle of winter. Most of the snow is gone south of Boston, but cold and icy patches linger. Cannot wait for Spring. Jim D. Massachusetts --- On Mon, 2/23/09, Doug Peterson wrote: From: Doug Peterson Subject: [RBW] Re: SoCal Rivendell Riders Feb. Ride is in the can To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Monday, February 23, 2009, 1:47 PM James: Yes, it was a tame ride, mostly hiking trails and jeep roads. What you saw was typical. The most difficult part was the push up the hill. Too steep, sandy & rutted to ride. dougP From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com ] On Behalf Of James Dinneen Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 5:49 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: SoCal Rivendell Riders Feb. Ride is in the can Nice pictures. these pictures of California "off road" look pretty tame. Was there other, tougher parts that you were just too tired to take pictures of? Jim D. Massachusetts --- On Sun, 2/22/09, Chris wrote: From: Chris Subject: [RBW] Re: SoCal Rivendell Riders Feb. Ride is in the can To: "RBW Owners Bunch" < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > Date: Sunday, February 22, 2009, 10:45 PM I guess a link would help, huh? http://threeflys.smugmug.com/gallery/7428706_kr4D9#478835282_PQUGi On Feb 22, 6:48 pm, "Doug Peterson" wrote: > Estaban: > > Great shots! Now we get to see David and his bike, too. The photos off > road are so much more interesting than what we usually get around pavement, > cars & clutter. > > dougP > > > > -Original Message- > From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > [mailto: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com ] On Behalf Of Esteban > Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 4:24 PM > To: RBW Owners Bunch > Subject: [RBW] Re: SoCal Rivendell Riders Feb. Ride is in the can > > Seriously - David lead us on an epic, fun, and collegial ride through > all sorts of terrain. It was a perfect day and the most fun I've had > on a bike in a while. My mind wishes it were longer, my body, if I > can gather from my muscles aching, is satisfied. Great hanging out > with everyone, once again. Hope to see more happy souls out there for > future SoCal rides. I think there's quite a few of us. Here're my > photos (before the camera juice ran out): > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/sets/72157614312349818/ > > Cheers! > > Esteban > San Diego- 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: SoCal Rivendell Riders Feb. Ride is in the can
This may be bait, but holy moses! What kind of gnarly trails do the folks back in Mass ride their 700x23s on? This was underbiking at its best‹single track, tight switchbacks, and deep sand in places--making trails that would be almost too tame on my full-on MTB seem challenging on fun. Dustin Sharp Weighing in from Freetown, Sierra Leone. On 2/23/09 5:48 AM, "James Dinneen" wrote: > Nice pictures. these pictures of California "off road" look pretty tame. Was > there other, tougher parts that you were just too tired to take pictures of? > Jim D. Massachusetts > > --- On Sun, 2/22/09, Chris wrote: >> From: Chris >> Subject: [RBW] Re: SoCal Rivendell Riders Feb. Ride is in the can >> To: "RBW Owners Bunch" >> Date: Sunday, February 22, 2009, 10:45 PM >> >> I guess a link would help, huh? >> http://threeflys.smugmug.com/gallery/7428706_kr4D9#478835282_PQUGi >> >> On Feb 22, 6:48 pm, "Doug Peterson" wrote: >>> > Estaban: >>> > >>> > Great shots! Now we get to see David and his bike, too. >> The photos off >>> > road are so much more interesting than what we usually get around >> pavement, >>> > cars & clutter. >>> > >>> > dougP >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > -Original Message- >>> > From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com >>> > >>> > [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Esteban >>> > Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 4:24 PM >>> > To: RBW Owners Bunch >>> > Subject: [RBW] Re: SoCal Rivendell Riders Feb. Ride is in the can >>> > >>> > Seriously - David lead us on an epic, fun, and collegial ride through >>> > all sorts of terrain. It was a perfect day and the most fun I've had >>> > on a bike in a while. My mind wishes it were longer, my body, if I >>> > can gather from my muscles aching, is satisfied. Great hanging out >>> > with everyone, once again. Hope to see more happy souls out there for >>> > future SoCal rides. I think there's >> quite a few of us. Here're >> my >>> > photos (before the camera juice ran out): >>> > >>> > http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/sets/72157614312349818/ >>> > >>> > Cheers! >>> > >>> > Esteban >>> > San Diego- 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: SoCal Rivendell Riders Feb. Ride is in the can
We'll come ride with you when it's 110 degrees here and all that greenery has dried up, browned out and ready to burn. _ From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of James Dinneen Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 2:29 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: SoCal Rivendell Riders Feb. Ride is in the can I was kidding when I said "tame." While we have some nasty trails here in New England, I have not ridden them in a long time. Your pictures look great to someone still in the middle of winter. Most of the snow is gone south of Boston, but cold and icy patches linger. Cannot wait for Spring.Jim D. Massachusetts --- On Mon, 2/23/09, Doug Peterson wrote: From: Doug Peterson Subject: [RBW] Re: SoCal Rivendell Riders Feb. Ride is in the can To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Monday, February 23, 2009, 1:47 PM James: Yes, it was a tame ride, mostly hiking trails and jeep roads. What you saw was typical. The most difficult part was the push up the hill. Too steep, sandy & rutted to ride. dougP _ From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com ] On Behalf Of James Dinneen Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 5:49 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: SoCal Rivendell Riders Feb. Ride is in the can Nice pictures. these pictures of California "off road" look pretty tame. Was there other, tougher parts that you were just too tired to take pictures of? Jim D. Massachusetts --- On Sun, 2/22/09, Chris wrote: From: Chris Subject: [RBW] Re: SoCal Rivendell Riders Feb. Ride is in the can To: "RBW Owners Bunch" < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > Date: Sunday, February 22, 2009, 10:45 PM I guess a link would help, huh? http://threeflys.smugmug.com/gallery/7428706_kr4D9#478835282_PQUGi On Feb 22, 6:48 pm, "Doug Peterson" wrote: > Estaban: > > Great shots! Now we get to see David and his bike, too. The photos off > road are so much more interesting than what we usually get around pavement, > cars & clutter. > > dougP > > > > -Original Message- > From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > [mailto: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com ] On Behalf Of Esteban > Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 4:24 PM > To: RBW Owners Bunch > Subject: [RBW] Re: SoCal Rivendell Riders Feb. Ride is in the can > > Seriously - David lead us on an epic, fun, and collegial ride through > all sorts of terrain. It was a perfect day and the most fun I've had > on a bike in a while. My mind wishes it were longer, my body, if I > can gather from my muscles aching, is satisfied. Great hanging out > with everyone, once again. Hope to see more happy souls out there for > future SoCal rides. I think there's quite a few of us. Here're my > photos (before the camera juice ran out): > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/sets/72157614312349818/ > > Cheers! > > Esteban > San Diego- 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] 650B cyclist finally gets to "help out"
You know how it is, you are on a ride with your 650B bike, and you are darn careful that you've got that spare tube, and, on the more remote rides, a spare tire, as well as a patch kit and tire pump. Someone in your group gets a flat. No prob. They get that second flat, and you have nothing to offer but support :-) Or, as a riding buddy says: "we don't serve your kind". (Yes, this goes both ways, which is why I'm such a Girl Scout about Being Prepared) So, I was out with friends yesterday, and lo and behold, one of them came up with a flat. She'd forgotten to toss in a spare tube. She had 26" wheels. Other friend also had 26" wheels, but Schraeder valves. Third friend had 700C tires (but nice fat ones), so she was no help at all. ... Oh, here, you can use my spare! For that matter she used my pump as well; as the CO2 inflator was uncooperative. Really big grin. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] rainy northwest
I ride regularly in the Pacific Northwest when its raining. Just wondering if any of you have a White Industries two speed freewheel and what do you lube/service it with? I've read of using oil but it seems to me that these are sealed and greased. Also will I need any special disassembly tools. I only have around 1800 miles or so on it but its been my weekly trainer/commuter. Wondering also how many miles I can get out of one of these. I have gone through one chain but it was only 75% worn when I changed it. Also I'm half way looking into a lightweight fully enclosed chain case for it, any leads? It would be nice for it to be something that could be adapted to a QuickBeam someday too. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: rainy northwest
I have one, but I haven't had it long enough to need to lube it. Let me know what you learn. --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org On Feb 23, 2009, at 4:49 PM, charlie wrote: > > I ride regularly in the Pacific Northwest when its raining. Just > wondering if any of you have a White Industries two speed freewheel > and what do you lube/service it with? I've read of using oil but it > seems to me that these are sealed and greased. Also will I need any > special disassembly tools. > I only have around 1800 miles or so on it but its been my weekly > trainer/commuter. Wondering also how many miles I can get out of one > of these. I have gone through one chain but it was only 75% worn when > I changed it. Also I'm half way looking into a lightweight fully > enclosed chain case for it, any leads? It would be nice for it to be > something that could be adapted to a QuickBeam someday too. > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] WTB: Nitto Moustache 26.0
Anybody got any laying around? --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: rainy northwest
RT*M: http://www.whiteind.com/images/Instructions_Freewheel_Disassembly.pdf I have about four years of dusty riding and racing on my 20 tooth one and it seems pretty damn good still. Maybe 2000 off road mostly miles? I am not sure with the way these are put together you would need servicing too often. I think I have only one winter on it as I use a disposable ACS one most years. They are servicable though, which is a good thing. Most bmx freeewheels do come apart, but I would not consider them servicable except by the insanely patient with the magic ability to corral tiny ball bearings. Good luck. Tarik On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 5:49 PM, charlie wrote: > > I ride regularly in the Pacific Northwest when its raining. Just > wondering if any of you have a White Industries two speed freewheel > and what do you lube/service it with? I've read of using oil but it > seems to me that these are sealed and greased. Also will I need any > special disassembly tools. > I only have around 1800 miles or so on it but its been my weekly > trainer/commuter. Wondering also how many miles I can get out of one > of these. I have gone through one chain but it was only 75% worn when > I changed it. Also I'm half way looking into a lightweight fully > enclosed chain case for it, any leads? It would be nice for it to be > something that could be adapted to a QuickBeam someday too. > > > > -- Tarik Saleh tas at tariksaleh dot com in los alamos, po box 208, 87544 http://tariksaleh.com all sorts of bikes blog: http://tsaleh.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] Kickstand Plate
I notice that Hilsens come with a kickstand plate, a replacement for the chainstay bridge that not only reinforces the stays but supports both fenders and a kickstand with less potential damage to the tubing from the kickstand bolt. Does Rivendell sell these as separate items? I am building a frame (copied from my Rambouillet) for my son and would die for such a device. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Kickstand Plate
On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 9:38 PM, Steve wrote: > > I notice that Hilsens come with a kickstand plate, a replacement for > the chainstay bridge that not only reinforces the stays but supports > both fenders and a kickstand with less potential damage to the tubing > from the kickstand bolt. Does Rivendell sell these as separate > items? I am building a frame (copied from my Rambouillet) for my son > and would die for such a device. This reminds me of something. My atlantis has the kickstand plate on it. Is there any need for the cross piece of the kickstand at all? -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] lighting question
Hi. I have a question about Lumotec lights. If it's not appropriate, I understand, but it's an integral part of my Atlantis setup, so I think it might qualify. I use it with a Shimano hub, and on a return home commute it wouldn't light up. Can I test the bulb with a battery to see if it's fried? I tried with an AA battery but it wouldn't light up. Any thoughts? I'm back to my old battery powered lights, which are ok for riding around in San Jose, but I've gotten accustomed to a really bright front light. if fried, should I go for one of these LED lights I've read about? best regards to everyone --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: lighting question
Upon close inspection, a burned out bulb will generally show a small burn mark on the glass. Otherwise, it could be a loose connection somewhere. On Feb 23, 6:06 pm, sanjoser wrote: > Hi. I have a question about Lumotec lights. If it's not appropriate, I > understand, but it's > an integral part of my Atlantis setup, so I think it might qualify. > I use it with a Shimano hub, and on a return home commute it wouldn't > light up. > Can I test the bulb with a battery to see if it's fried? I tried with > an AA battery > but it wouldn't light up. Any thoughts? I'm back to my old battery > powered > lights, which are ok for riding around in San Jose, but I've gotten > accustomed > to a really bright front light. > if fried, should I go for one of these LED lights I've read about? > best regards to everyone --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Kickstand Plate
Steve: I'm not aware of kickstand plates that are sold for retrofitting to frames. Seth: There are different kickstands on the market. Some are made to work with a built-in kickstand plate, and others have the cross-piece. You'll likely need a different bolt to use one without the cross- piece. On Feb 23, 8:54 pm, Seth Vidal wrote: > On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 9:38 PM, Steve wrote: > > > I notice that Hilsens come with a kickstand plate, a replacement for > > the chainstay bridge that not only reinforces the stays but supports > > both fenders and a kickstand with less potential damage to the tubing > > from the kickstand bolt. Does Rivendell sell these as separate > > items? I am building a frame (copied from my Rambouillet) for my son > > and would die for such a device. > > This reminds me of something. My atlantis has the kickstand plate on > it. Is there any need for the cross piece of the kickstand at all? > > -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: Kickstand Plate
on 2/23/09 6:38 PM, Steve at sring...@hotmail.com wrote: > I notice that Hilsens come with a kickstand plate, a replacement for > the chainstay bridge that not only reinforces the stays but supports > both fenders and a kickstand with less potential damage to the tubing > from the kickstand bolt. Does Rivendell sell these as separate > items? I am building a frame (copied from my Rambouillet) for my son > and would die for such a device. You can see some detailed images on the A. Homer Hilsen page here - http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/hilsen/ I'd expect you should give them a call, though. Not sure if they adapted an existing design or had it done. Such things exist, even if Riv doesn't sell them, so you might contact the company that sold the tubing. best of luck! - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net ³Velvet pillows, safari parks, sunglasses: people have become woolly mice. They still have bodies that can walk for five days and four nights through a desert of snow, without food, but they accept praise for having taken a one-hour bicycle ride.² - Tim Krabbe, "The Rider" Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Send In Your Photos! - Here's how: http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Kickstand Plate
on 2/23/09 7:18 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > > Steve: I'm not aware of kickstand plates that are sold for > retrofitting to frames. I had assumed he was building the frame - not a lot listed out there, but a couple 'o leads, if that's the case: http://www.phred.org/~josh/build/brazeons.html (he ended up making his own) http://www.phred.org/~josh/build/suppliers.html - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Workshops of the iBob's Send In Your Photos! - Here's how: http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines "My nighttime attitude is anyone can run you down and get away with it. That's why I don't even own a bike light or one of those godawful reflective suits. Because if you've put yourself in a position where someone has to see you in order for you to be safe...you've already blown it." -- Neal Stephenson, "Zodiac" --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: rainy northwest
On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 5:33 PM, tarik saleh wrote: > > Most bmx freeewheels do come apart, but I would not > consider them servicable except by the insanely patient with the magic > ability to corral tiny ball bearings. > Not disagreeing, just sharing a picture of the last time I did this (the stock Shimano freewheel that came on my Quickbeam). http://www.pbase.com/hjew/image/65054568 Horace. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Kickstand Plate
Steve, I'm no frame builder, but... If you're up to building a frame, it shouldn't be that hard to fab a plate. You could use 4130, but I'd think low carbon steel would be strong enough for a kickstand mount and would be cheaper and easier to work with. The KS plate on my Kogswell P/R is 0.080" thick (i just went out and measured it) but is broken down on the front and rear edges to stiffen it. That would be hard to do without a break, so I'd maybe go to 3/32" stock for a bit more strength. Cut / grind / file a piece to fit your stays, bend up a tab for the fender mount, drill for the fender and kickstand, and braze or weld it on. Simple, right? If you're using horizontal dropouts, be sure to leave enough room to get the wheel in and out with a tire on it. The plate will take up more room than a tubular bridge. If you can get a socket head bolt to fit the KS, that might let you sneak the plate a little further forward (no need to leave room between the stays for a socket or box wrench). Post photos when you're done! Bill On Feb 23, 6:38 pm, Steve wrote: > I notice that Hilsens come with a kickstand plate, a replacement for > the chainstay bridge that not only reinforces the stays but supports > both fenders and a kickstand with less potential damage to the tubing > from the kickstand bolt. Does Rivendell sell these as separate > items? I am building a frame (copied from my Rambouillet) for my son > and would die for such a device. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: rainy northwest
White Industries have detailed service instructions on their website. One of the things I really like about that company. http://www.whiteind.com/images/Instructions_Freewheel_Disassembly.pdf The short version - sealed cartridge bearings, no loose balls! Light oil for the pawls, no grease. You need their FW removal tool and a red handle Park pin spanner. Bill On Feb 23, 4:49 pm, charlie wrote: > I ride regularly in the Pacific Northwest when its raining. Just > wondering if any of you have a White Industries two speed freewheel > and what do you lube/service it with? I've read of using oil but it > seems to me that these are sealed and greased. Also will I need any > special disassembly tools. > I only have around 1800 miles or so on it but its been my weekly > trainer/commuter. Wondering also how many miles I can get out of one > of these. I have gone through one chain but it was only 75% worn when > I changed it. Also I'm half way looking into a lightweight fully > enclosed chain case for it, any leads? It would be nice for it to be > something that could be adapted to a QuickBeam someday too. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Rambouillet with Berthouds
Can you put a little 'dimple' in either side of the fender to give some brake arm clearance? Bill On Feb 22, 3:47 pm, Mike wrote: > I put some 40mm wide Berthouds on my Rambouillet with has Shimano > brakes. The fenders fit and with more than enough clearance for my > Ruffy Tuffys. The only problem is that when the front brake is engaged > it pushes on the fender which comes closer to the tire. The fender is > not rubbing on the tire, there is plenty of clearance. Still, it's > annoying. I tried mounting the fender lower from the brake arch but > that didn't solve the problem like I thought it would. The wheel is in > mounted correctly and straight. I know there are plenty of you out > there with Rambouillets/Romulus' with Berthouds and Shimano brakes, do > you folks have this problem. > > The fenders look nice and allow much better coverage than the SKS P45s > I had on there before. if I remember correctly there was some fender > movement with those which I just got used to. > > Thanks in advance for any suggestions. By the time I get some of these > for my AHH I'll be a pro at mounting them. > > --Mike --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: lighting question
Sounds like a burned out bulb. Put a spare in and see what happens. If you have a continuity tester or multitester, use it to see if your bulb has a broken filament. --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org On Feb 23, 2009, at 4:06 PM, sanjoser wrote: > > Hi. I have a question about Lumotec lights. If it's not appropriate, I > understand, but it's > an integral part of my Atlantis setup, so I think it might qualify. > I use it with a Shimano hub, and on a return home commute it wouldn't > light up. > Can I test the bulb with a battery to see if it's fried? I tried with > an AA battery > but it wouldn't light up. Any thoughts? I'm back to my old battery > powered > lights, which are ok for riding around in San Jose, but I've gotten > accustomed > to a really bright front light. > if fried, should I go for one of these LED lights I've read about? > best regards to everyone > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: rainy northwest
On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 9:09 PM, Horace wrote: > > On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 5:33 PM, tarik saleh wrote: >> >> Most bmx freeewheels do come apart, but I would not >> consider them servicable except by the insanely patient with the magic >> ability to corral tiny ball bearings. >> > > Not disagreeing, just sharing a picture of the last time I did this > (the stock Shimano freewheel that came on my Quickbeam). > > http://www.pbase.com/hjew/image/65054568 > > Horace. > Horace, Yeah, I did that once, and never ever again. I think I even got all the balls back in. But not positive. They look so innocent all stacked in the race there... I have had better luck just soaking them in degreaser flushing them with water and then forcing some phil oil or light grease into the gaps. The whites are so much better and one of the two that I have is approaching the break even vs. a seasonal replacement of the shimanos like I used to do. Tarik -- Tarik Saleh tas at tariksaleh dot com in los alamos, po box 208, 87544 http://tariksaleh.com all sorts of bikes blog: http://tsaleh.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: rainy northwest
Bill, You don't need their freewheel remover for this, but it is a ridiculously well designed removal tool and is on my shortlist for new tools to get... Tarik On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 9:22 PM, Bill M. wrote: > > White Industries have detailed service instructions on their website. > One of the things I really like about that company. > > http://www.whiteind.com/images/Instructions_Freewheel_Disassembly.pdf > > The short version - sealed cartridge bearings, no loose balls! Light > oil for the pawls, no grease. You need their FW removal tool and a > red handle Park pin spanner. > > Bill > > On Feb 23, 4:49 pm, charlie wrote: >> I ride regularly in the Pacific Northwest when its raining. Just >> wondering if any of you have a White Industries two speed freewheel >> and what do you lube/service it with? I've read of using oil but it >> seems to me that these are sealed and greased. Also will I need any >> special disassembly tools. >> I only have around 1800 miles or so on it but its been my weekly >> trainer/commuter. Wondering also how many miles I can get out of one >> of these. I have gone through one chain but it was only 75% worn when >> I changed it. Also I'm half way looking into a lightweight fully >> enclosed chain case for it, any leads? It would be nice for it to be >> something that could be adapted to a QuickBeam someday too. > > > -- Tarik Saleh tas at tariksaleh dot com in los alamos, po box 208, 87544 http://tariksaleh.com all sorts of bikes blog: http://tsaleh.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: Kickstand Plate
On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 9:20 PM, CycloFiend wrote: > > You can see some detailed images on the A. Homer Hilsen page here - > http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/hilsen/ > Nice. I like the green one with black fenders. Reminds me of Gordon Stam's Rom. Where did he ever go off to? He was on the old list. We did some riding together in Colorado on BTC 2006. There were 6 Rivendells on that tour (out of 2200 total). Fun times. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 cyclist finally gets to "help out"
65B: The universal donor. On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 4:29 PM, Lynne Fitz wrote: > > You know how it is, you are on a ride with your 650B bike, and you are > darn careful that you've got that spare tube, and, on the more remote > rides, a spare tire, as well as a patch kit and tire pump. > > Someone in your group gets a flat. No prob. They get that second > flat, and you have nothing to offer but support :-) Or, as a riding > buddy says: "we don't serve your kind". (Yes, this goes both ways, > which is why I'm such a Girl Scout about Being Prepared) > > So, I was out with friends yesterday, and lo and behold, one of them > came up with a flat. She'd forgotten to toss in a spare tube. She > had 26" wheels. Other friend also had 26" wheels, but Schraeder > valves. Third friend had 700C tires (but nice fat ones), so she was > no help at all. > > ... Oh, here, you can use my spare! > > For that matter she used my pump as well; as the CO2 inflator was > uncooperative. > > Really big grin. > > > -- Cheers, David Redlands, 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: lighting question
On Feb 23, 2009, at 6:06 PM, sanjoser wrote: > Hi. I have a question about Lumotec lights. If it's not appropriate, I > understand, but it's > an integral part of my Atlantis setup, so I think it might qualify. > I use it with a Shimano hub, and on a return home commute it wouldn't > light up. > Can I test the bulb with a battery to see if it's fried? I tried with > an AA battery > but it wouldn't light up. Any thoughts? It takes 6V to light up the light, an AA battery putts out 1.5V. You can probably tell by eye, look for a break in the filament. You might need a magnifying glass. > I'm back to my old battery > powered > lights, which are ok for riding around in San Jose, but I've gotten > accustomed > to a really bright front light. > if fried, should I go for one of these LED lights I've read about? > best regards to everyone Headlight bulbs burn out. They cost about $5 or so for replacements and can be replaced in about 60 seconds. I carry a couple of spares with me. FWIW I have never blown out a bulb with my hub generator but have blown them out with a tire-driven generator. I assume the latter over-volts the bulb at high speeds and burns them out quicker. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: rainy northwest
Thanks guys for the info on the freewheel servicing. Just what I needed! What about enclosed chain cases? Any ideas? On Feb 23, 8:36 pm, tarik saleh wrote: > Bill, > > You don't need their freewheel remover for this, but it is a > ridiculously well designed removal tool and is on my shortlist for new > tools to get... > > Tarik > > > > On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 9:22 PM, Bill M. wrote: > > > White Industries have detailed service instructions on their website. > > One of the things I really like about that company. > > >http://www.whiteind.com/images/Instructions_Freewheel_Disassembly.pdf > > > The short version - sealed cartridge bearings, no loose balls! Light > > oil for the pawls, no grease. You need their FW removal tool and a > > red handle Park pin spanner. > > > Bill > > > On Feb 23, 4:49 pm, charlie wrote: > >> I ride regularly in the Pacific Northwest when its raining. Just > >> wondering if any of you have a White Industries two speed freewheel > >> and what do you lube/service it with? I've read of using oil but it > >> seems to me that these are sealed and greased. Also will I need any > >> special disassembly tools. > >> I only have around 1800 miles or so on it but its been my weekly > >> trainer/commuter. Wondering also how many miles I can get out of one > >> of these. I have gone through one chain but it was only 75% worn when > >> I changed it. Also I'm half way looking into a lightweight fully > >> enclosed chain case for it, any leads? It would be nice for it to be > >> something that could be adapted to a QuickBeam someday too. > > -- > Tarik Saleh > tas at tariksaleh dot com > in los alamos, po box 208, 87544http://tariksaleh.com > all sorts of bikes blog:http://tsaleh.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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
