[RBW] Re: who has MUSA pants?
Just for reference. I'm thin - 5'8" 145lbs - and the small fit me
just right. I decided on the small because riv listed them as "full
cut" in the quad area. I've been riding more regularly and the legs
seem more snug. I will consider a medium when I order the next pair.
The pants feel great with only one layer (undies or woolies)
underneath. With bike shorts they still fit well. With woolies and
bike shorts underneath they just start to feel snug. They have been
my first choice for about a year - they're so thin and "not there".
Even if it's raining I'll wear them because they cling without being
annoying and dry out quick. With woolies underneath you don't even
notice the rain.
The fabric has held up better than expected. The saddle has given
back some of it's dye and natural oils. The discoloration is
persisting between washes but I can't blame the pants. The amount of
wear is much lower than the abuse given.
The details are useful. Deep pockets, velcro to cinch the leg as
knickers. Overall, highly recommended.
-Jude
P.S. - I was hoping the riv MUSA rain pants would give me a winter
riding solution. I just can't get over the orange. I don't mind
garish colors but I already wear a bright yellow raincoat for all
weather. The clash between orange and yellow is just too much. When
you ride your bike full time you have to wear your pants - to work,
with friends, to dinner, art openings - they just don't work if
they're orange. I'm already known as "the guy who wears strange bike
clothes" - but ORANGE - my social life just can't take it.
On Nov 11, 9:40 pm, "LyleBogart{AT}gmail.com"
wrote:
> Hi Jim,
>
> I guess I fall into the thin category--6'1", 185 pounds--I really like
> my MUSA pants and found that I had to buy a size larger than I'm
> accustomed to so that the thighs weren't too tight.
>
> lyle
>
> On Nov 11, 10:19 am, jim_OLP wrote:
>
> > I'm considering them but I read one review saying they were billowy in
> > front, and I hate pants like that. I'm a thin guy and am so tired of
> > wearing the baggy stuff in stores today. I could maybe overlook the
> > weird blue crotch that looks like you just sat on something wet, but
> > if they're balloon-cut upstairs, that's a deal-breaker. Any thin guys
> > wearing these?
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[RBW] Re: If Filson and Berthoud had a baby....
Acorn out of CA makes great bags and they have a handlebar bag that affixes to the bar and you can purchase a shoulder strap for off bike. http://acornbags.bigcartel.com/product/handlebar-bag On Nov 11, 8:19 pm, Lesli wrote: > If price point is not a serious issue, try Guu-Watnabe in Tokyo: > > http://www.guu-watanabe.com/english.htm > > Bags can be purchased via paypal > > Some models available through wallbike.com > > From what I know, the shop can pretty much draw up your custom dream > bag (send them drawings). > > Lesli Larson > Eugene, OR > > On Nov 11, 4:58 pm, "Bill M." wrote: > > > > > Google sez: > > 295 Euros = 442.08700 U.S. dollars > > Bill sez: > > "Yowza!" > > > On Nov 11, 1:50 pm, Surf wrote: > > > > William...This is > > > nice!http://www.brooksengland.com/en/News_Page.aspx?id=090929.065518.50 > > > > SurF --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: who has MUSA pants?
I'm definitely not thin (6' about 233 right now). The XL pants fit
right. And can layer something underneath when it gets cold. For
example, the not so tights Rivendell sells.
Have one set of L sized shorts, butternut color. They are tight
around my thighs. I can wear them. But it's not a pretty sight.
My preference is for fairly baggy clothing.
As an aside, according to the body mass index, I'd have to drop down
below 180 to be considered "normal".
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Nov 11, 8:48 pm, Bill Connell wrote:
> I'm the same way - 6'3", about 210lbs, and i wish i'd gotten the XL;
> the large are a little more snug in the thigh than i'd like.
>
> On Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 8:40 PM, LyleBogart{AT}gmail.com
>
>
>
>
>
> wrote:
>
> > Hi Jim,
>
> > I guess I fall into the thin category--6'1", 185 pounds--I really like
> > my MUSA pants and found that I had to buy a size larger than I'm
> > accustomed to so that the thighs weren't too tight.
>
> > lyle
>
> > On Nov 11, 10:19 am, jim_OLP wrote:
> >> I'm considering them but I read one review saying they were billowy in
> >> front, and I hate pants like that. I'm a thin guy and am so tired of
> >> wearing the baggy stuff in stores today. I could maybe overlook the
> >> weird blue crotch that looks like you just sat on something wet, but
> >> if they're balloon-cut upstairs, that's a deal-breaker. Any thin guys
> >> wearing these?
>
> --
> Bill Connell
> St. Paul, MN- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
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[RBW] Re: Question regarding Paul Center Pull brakes
On Wed, 2009-11-11 at 20:16 -0800, Rene Sterental wrote: > Steve, what a beautiful bike! > > > The polished brakes look impressive! Thanks. The performance is indeed impressive. And they do look nice. How much of the performance is because they're brazed on I don't know, since I've never tried the bolt-ons. I do have one bike with bolt on Mafac Raids, and their performance is fine 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: If Filson and Berthoud had a baby....
Also check out the new Devon panniers by Brooks. Quite expensive (280 pounds for one). But looks like it might fit the bill, with a change of the handle on top to a longer strap. Which am guessing is an easy swap. I personally like the look of the Carradice Bike Bureau. But maybe not upscale enough in looks? http://tinyurl.com/y8pm2su Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Nov 11, 3:50 pm, Surf wrote: > William...This is > nice!http://www.brooksengland.com/en/News_Page.aspx?id=090929.065518.50 > > SurF --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: who has MUSA pants?
I have the shorts, knickers and pants and am very happy with them for touring. The shorts were great this past summer on some casual rides on very hot days. I wish the shorts were a tad longer and not quite as wide around the opening. I wear them with ExOfficio underwear which seems to be a good combo. I agree with others that a tad bit of lycra would be nice. --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: Tires for Bombadil...
I was going to post a link to the extremes, but the Schwalbe web page is not working for me a tthe moment. I am running one on the rear with a Marathon XR on the front, both 42mm wide. If I did not already have the XR they both would be the extremes. The extreme replaced a 37mm XR that I had on the back, but was not providing the rim protection I needed. These are on my Rawland: http://www.flickr.com/photos/36302...@n08/4086811962/ I ride to the trails when I can, usualy 10 miles or so, then a mix of fire roads and rocky SoCal singletrack. I need to take the trails with a little more caution than with fatter nobbies, but the lack of rolling resistance on the roads and fire roads more than makes up for it. I also have a set of the Panaracer firecross 45mm, they are wonderful on the trails, more traction but, but they are dogs on the roads, feels like pedaling in sand at times. I have also run some of the various large volume WTB 29'er options on different bikes, but they are all sold now. I did not like the feel of the rotational mass, I did not feel the trade off was worth it. If and when I am ever able to wear out the XR I will be buiying another Extreme to replace it. This bike has exceeded my expectations of a bike in every way. I drew my inspiration fo rthe build from the riv concepts combined with the guys running monstercross setups over on the MTBR forums (Google it, and join the forum so you can see the pics). They have had great discussions on these in between 29'er type setups. Rob On Nov 11, 8:55 pm, Rene Sterental wrote: > Keven suggested going with the new Marathon Extreme tires (snip) --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: who has MUSA pants?
Thanks. I want trim but not tight. I chose based on the inseam and waist measurements given, so I suppose my question comes down to, how accurate are those measurements? I guess I'll find out in a few days. It's just that I have never worn "small" before. On Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 11:00 PM, Anne Paulson wrote: > > On Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 9:10 PM, PATRICK MOORE > wrote: > > I'm 5'10" honest, bare feet on cement, with a long torso, 30.5" inseam, > 34" > > waist; sitting, am as tall as my 6'1" Scandinavian bro in law, and I > don't > > like baggy. I just ordered Smalls. Did I do wrong? > > They'll be snug, but maybe that's what you want. > > -- > -- Anne Paulson > > He who wills the ends wills the means > > > > -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com (505) 227-0523 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: who has MUSA pants?
On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 4:31 AM, Jude wrote:
>
> Just for reference. I'm thin - 5'8" 145lbs - and the small fit me
> just right.
Hmmm -- I'm 2" taller and 170; perhaps I'll be returning for a medium. We'll
see. Probably should have ordered by phone and not online. But then I gather
you like loose ...
> I decided on the small because riv listed them as "full
> cut" in the quad area. I've been riding more regularly and the legs
> seem more snug. I will consider a medium when I order the next pair.
>
> The pants feel great with only one layer (undies or woolies)
> underneath. With bike shorts they still fit well. With woolies and
> bike shorts underneath they just start to feel snug. They have been
> my first choice for about a year - they're so thin and "not there".
> Even if it's raining I'll wear them because they cling without being
> annoying and dry out quick. With woolies underneath you don't even
> notice the rain.
>
> The fabric has held up better than expected. The saddle has given
> back some of it's dye and natural oils. The discoloration is
> persisting between washes but I can't blame the pants. The amount of
> wear is much lower than the abuse given.
>
> The details are useful. Deep pockets, velcro to cinch the leg as
> knickers. Overall, highly recommended.
>
> -Jude
>
> P.S. - I was hoping the riv MUSA rain pants would give me a winter
> riding solution. I just can't get over the orange. I don't mind
> garish colors but I already wear a bright yellow raincoat for all
> weather. The clash between orange and yellow is just too much. When
> you ride your bike full time you have to wear your pants - to work,
> with friends, to dinner, art openings - they just don't work if
> they're orange. I'm already known as "the guy who wears strange bike
> clothes" - but ORANGE - my social life just can't take it.
>
> On Nov 11, 9:40 pm, "LyleBogart{AT}gmail.com"
> wrote:
> > Hi Jim,
> >
> > I guess I fall into the thin category--6'1", 185 pounds--I really like
> > my MUSA pants and found that I had to buy a size larger than I'm
> > accustomed to so that the thighs weren't too tight.
> >
> > lyle
> >
> > On Nov 11, 10:19 am, jim_OLP wrote:
> >
> > > I'm considering them but I read one review saying they were billowy in
> > > front, and I hate pants like that. I'm a thin guy and am so tired of
> > > wearing the baggy stuff in stores today. I could maybe overlook the
> > > weird blue crotch that looks like you just sat on something wet, but
> > > if they're balloon-cut upstairs, that's a deal-breaker. Any thin guys
> > > wearing these?
> >
>
--
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Albuquerque, NM
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[RBW] Re: who has MUSA pants?
Waist is not that much of an issue as the design incorporates a cinch belt (or whatever you call that belt in belt dealy) inside an elastic band. I am just under 6' with a 33 inch inseam. The length of the large is just right for me with the shoes I wear for touring. I am 165 and lose weight fast on tour, so the large are a bit baggy. No problem for me. As Anne notes, it is real easy to wear a pair of long wool base layer underneath that way. You are a lot farther south than I, so all that layering may not be as much an issue for you as it is for me. On Nov 12, 8:49 am, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Thanks. I want trim but not tight. I chose based on the inseam and waist > measurements given, so I suppose my question comes down to, how accurate are > those measurements? I guess I'll find out in a few days. > > It's just that I have never worn "small" before. > > On Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 11:00 PM, Anne Paulson wrote: > > > > > > > > > On Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 9:10 PM, PATRICK MOORE > > wrote: > > > I'm 5'10" honest, bare feet on cement, with a long torso, 30.5" inseam, > > 34" > > > waist; sitting, am as tall as my 6'1" Scandinavian bro in law, and I > > don't > > > like baggy. I just ordered Smalls. Did I do wrong? > > > They'll be snug, but maybe that's what you want. > > > -- > > -- Anne Paulson > > > He who wills the ends wills the means > > -- > Patrick Moore > Albuquerque, NM > For professional resumes, contact > Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com > (505) 227-0523- 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] FS: 58 cm Atlantis frameset w/ S&S couplers and parts
There is no doubt in my mind that I will regret this, but I need to make a few holes in my bike pile, and raise a few bucks to pay some medical expenses related to the birth of my daughter back in September. Therefore, I'd like to sell my 58 cm Atlantis frameset and some parts to go with it. Here are a few photos of the complete bike: http://www.flickr.com/photos/twowheelflight/3321973802/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/twowheelflight/3229038351/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/twowheelflight/3229887682/ What's included: The photos show a complete bike, but here I am offering only the frame and some parts, as follows: Frame, fork, S&S Couplers with spanner, silver Chris King headset, Nitto lugged stem (8 or 9 cm), Nitto Crystal Fellow seatpost, Phil Wood BB (113 mm), and brass bell. The stem and seatpost have been with the bike since the beginning, but the headset and BB are much newer. I can also provide anything else you may need to turn this frame into a bike, for a competitive price. Heck, if you want the whole thing, as is, let me know, and I'll figure out a price. I purchased the frameset new from Peter White in 2004 (serial # AT 0727). In 2006 I had Curt Goodrich put S&S couplers on it. Since Curt was torching it anyway, I also had him put additional braze-ons on the fork and seatstays, similar to what has become standard on newer Atlantis frames. The only thing I wish I'd added was a kickstand plate. After Curt finished the modifications, I sent it to Spectrum Powdercoating for a "stealth" black powdercoat. Curt's mods plus powdercoat cost me about $750, and I'm pretty sure I got some kind of "industry" discount. Spectrum does thin powdercoating that doesn't round off the lug edges as much as cheaper powdercoating usually does. It looks great, but the drawback is that the thinner powderdcoat tends to scuff more easily than cheap, thick powder does. To save you the agony, I have pre- scuffed this frame in numerous locations. I have also been a little overzealous about kickstand installation, and put some small chips in the powdercoat on the underside of the chainstays. There are also some tiny kickstand-related dents on the chainstays at the same location (mostly on the non-drive side), but I have been watching them for 2 years, and have not seen any evidence that the dents compromise the frame's strength in any way. They are pretty small and not deep, and, in my opinion, nothing to worry about. This frameset has probably 20,000-ish miles on it and several airplane/ train trips, and it still looks and rides great. But while I have been good about maintaining it, it isn't a museum piece. You can pack it carefully in an S&S case for travel, and not be too disappointed when it gets dinged, which is inevitable with a travel bike. Not sure what a fair price is, but I'll start by offering this package for $1450, which includes insured UPS Ground shipping in CONUS (way less than I have into it, and less than a new Surly Traveler's Check with similar parts). I will consider reasonable offers, but I won't go too low, since I have mixed feelings about selling a bike with which I have many fond memories. I take PayPal, all credit cards, cash, and checks. Contact me off list to discuss. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: who has MUSA pants?
Hi Jim, I'm 6 foot tall and weigh 140 soaking wet so am pretty thin. I wear the MUSA long pants and they don't billow but lay flat in the front. The seat billows out a bit but this actually works best on the bike because you never feel constrained in the saddle. My wife complimented me on how the pants look and she'd be the first to criticise if she didn't like them. I bought the mediums and they work fine for me...I actually like the two-tone effect...distinctive but not too wierd for my tastes. On Nov 11, 10:19 am, jim_OLP wrote: > I'm considering them but I read one review saying they were billowy in > front, and I hate pants like that. I'm a thin guy and am so tired of > wearing the baggy stuff in stores today. I could maybe overlook the > weird blue crotch that looks like you just sat on something wet, but > if they're balloon-cut upstairs, that's a deal-breaker. Any thin guys > wearing these? --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: New Sam Hillborne
Dick, Add me to the list of those who have drooled over your stable. Great bikes and great pictures as well! I found your collection when I was looking for everything I could find about the Bombadil and your pictures and comments did two things: they pushed me over the edge of my decision to actually spend that much on a bike (as opposed to a Sam H. or a Surly Long Haul Trucker) and they made me at least briefly consider a color of paint other than the clear coat. That red makes for the best looking non-clearcoat Bomba that I've seen (though I decided to stick with the bare steel look.) You certainly haven't shirked on the parts for any of your bikes and I shudder to think how much money those pictures represent, but the results are beautiful and the bikes are clearly both enjoyed and shared, so more power to you! (And in a more rational moment I realize I should count my excellent good fortune that I can afford a Rivendell at just shy of 30 and not bedrudge someone who has worked a few more years than I their Paul brakes and Supernova lights!) Anyway, good taste, good pictures, thank you for sharing them with us and especially good on you for sharing the bikes themselves so that others can enjoy them! -kent On Nov 7, 11:08 am, Dick Gilpin wrote: > I¹ve finally got my Sam Hillborne up and running to my liking. I started > off with moustache bars, then switched to Albatross bars which I like much > better. Here¹s a link to pictures for those > interested:http://web.me.com/dgilpin/Site_11/Sam_Hillborne.html > > Dick > Dick Gilpin > 924 Kristen Road > Derby, Ks 67037 > dgil...@cox.net > dgil...@mac.comhttp://members.cox.net/dgilpin --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] FS: Suntour Powers thumbies and bar end shifters Rolls Saddle...
I am still getting rid of project stuff that is no longer projected. I added a couple sets of Suntour power shifters. A super clean set of thumbies, and a set of barenders either $45 shipped. I also added a Selle San Marco Rolls saddle. I purchased this off a display bike in a shop several years ago and hid it away for a restoration project I ended up selling off. Anyway, this is obviously the perforated leather model that is in near perfect condition. The leather is flawless, the padding is still padded. You can see on the rails where it's been mounted, and the gold chrome plating on the left side "san marco" nose diamond has flaked a bit. Super nice saddle stamped January 94 production. $67 shipped Here is a link to my sale stuff with pictures: http://tinyurl.com/lg56lg Drop me a line! hbclick at yahoo dot com Thanks, Brad --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] FS: Quickbeam Stock Wheelset [Like New] - $250/free shipping
I am looking to sell the stock wheelset that came with my Quickbeam in May.They were ridden 50 miles at most before I put my custom set on the bike, and they are in Like - New condition. Included in this sale would be: - Wheelset consisting of the following components: + Mavic Open Sport 32H Rims. + Suzue Q/R axle track hubs (120mm rear/100mm front) with double freewheel threading on the rear. + Double - Butted 14/15 silver spokes. + Shimano 18t freewheel. The wheels are true and ready to rock & roll as soon as you get your choice of tires on 'em. Asking price is $250, and there's no additional charge for shipping, I will send the wheels via UPS and provide you with a tracking number after receipt of payment. Pictures available upon request. Thanks for your interest! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Tires for Bombadil...
Thanks for the feedback. Your bikes look great, and I believe my goals for the Bombadil match yours. Ride to the trails and enjoy the trails! I'll be ordering a pair, most likely. Too bad they don't come in a wider version... I'll also check out that group. René On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 6:05 AM, rperks wrote: > > I was going to post a link to the extremes, but the Schwalbe web page > is not working for me a tthe moment. I am running one on the rear > with a Marathon XR on the front, both 42mm wide. If I did not already > have the XR they both would be the extremes. The extreme replaced a > 37mm XR that I had on the back, but was not providing the rim > protection I needed. These are on my Rawland: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/36302...@n08/4086811962/ > I ride to the trails when I can, usualy 10 miles or so, then a mix of > fire roads and rocky SoCal singletrack. I need to take the trails > with a little more caution than with fatter nobbies, but the lack of > rolling resistance on the roads and fire roads more than makes up for > it. I also have a set of the Panaracer firecross 45mm, they are > wonderful on the trails, more traction but, but they are dogs on the > roads, feels like pedaling in sand at times. I have also run some of > the various large volume WTB 29'er options on different bikes, but > they are all sold now. I did not like the feel of the rotational > mass, I did not feel the trade off was worth it. > > If and when I am ever able to wear out the XR I will be buiying > another Extreme to replace it. This bike has exceeded my expectations > of a bike in every way. I drew my inspiration fo rthe build from the > riv concepts combined with the guys running monstercross setups over > on the MTBR forums (Google it, and join the forum so you can see the > pics). They have had great discussions on these in between 29'er type > setups. > > Rob > > On Nov 11, 8:55 pm, Rene Sterental wrote: > > Keven suggested going with the new Marathon Extreme tires (snip) > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Suntour Powers thumbies and bar end shifters Rolls Saddle...
Suntour thumbies sold. Rolls saddle pending. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: New Sam Hillborne
I agree with the color comment. I too, found you Bombadil when searching for pictures to try to decide what color to have my Bombadil painted with. I too, found it incredibly beautiful, but in the end, chose to go with a more subdued look and went with the darkest green available, almost black in poor light, so that I could get the darker frame with the silver parts (Bearded Peter's black Bombadil's look was incredibly stunning) and still get some very subdued green in, for my son. I showed my wife and my son the pictures and they all agreed it was a tie and told me to make up my mind myself... just like Keven and Mark did at Rivendell :-) So, in the end, you're still going to be the only one with an orange Bombadil, but I wonder for how much longer... I'll post pictures when my arrives in early December. René On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 11:41 AM, kent wrote: > > Dick, > > Add me to the list of those who have drooled over your stable. Great > bikes and great pictures as well! I found your collection when I was > looking for everything I could find about the Bombadil and your > pictures and comments did two things: they pushed me over the edge of > my decision to actually spend that much on a bike (as opposed to a Sam > H. or a Surly Long Haul Trucker) and they made me at least briefly > consider a color of paint other than the clear coat. That red makes > for the best looking non-clearcoat Bomba that I've seen (though I > decided to stick with the bare steel look.) You certainly haven't > shirked on the parts for any of your bikes and I shudder to think how > much money those pictures represent, but the results are beautiful and > the bikes are clearly both enjoyed and shared, so more power to you! > (And in a more rational moment I realize I should count my excellent > good fortune that I can afford a Rivendell at just shy of 30 and not > bedrudge someone who has worked a few more years than I their Paul > brakes and Supernova lights!) > > Anyway, good taste, good pictures, thank you for sharing them with us > and especially good on you for sharing the bikes themselves so that > others can enjoy them! > > -kent > > On Nov 7, 11:08 am, Dick Gilpin wrote: > > I¹ve finally got my Sam Hillborne up and running to my liking. I started > > off with moustache bars, then switched to Albatross bars which I like > much > > better. Here¹s a link to pictures for those interested: > http://web.me.com/dgilpin/Site_11/Sam_Hillborne.html > > > > Dick > > Dick Gilpin > > 924 Kristen Road > > Derby, Ks 67037 > > dgil...@cox.net > > dgil...@mac.comhttp://members.cox.net/dgilpin > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Suntour Powers thumbies and bar end shifters Rolls Saddle...
Rolls is Sold man! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 ActionTec Titanium Cogset 11-36
I followed up with Action Tec on the questions of life expectancy and interchangeability. Russ told me life expectancy should be at least 3X that of Shimano steel cogs, depending on cleanliness and lubrication. That seems reasonable. One of my touring buds just paid $85 for a complete Ultegra 9 speed. Russ says in my app (8 speed friction) that using individual cogs would work. He advised using their complete cassette for best results with 9 speed index, and that makes sense, given the tight tolerances req'd in that app. One major plus they offer is custom mixes. If you blow thru a cog set every year, this may be a higher cost but better value alternative. dougP On Nov 3, 10:34 am, doug peterson wrote: > > Don't you need to start with a complete cassette, so that when the > > individual sprockets wear out you can replace them? I don't think > > they're meant to be replacement items for rehabilitating worn Shimano > > cassettes. > > This is a fair question - does anyone know why they wouldn't work? > > > Actually, given cost and availability, rather than rehabbing an 8, > > wouldn't you be better off switching to 7 speed? > > 7 & 8 sp cogs are close enough in thickness that either works for me. > I'm now up to 5 7 sp cogs on my 8 sp. I had a couple of spare 7sp > cassettes when my bike came with 8, and just pick up the odd 7 sp when > I see one. Great good fun and I get to pick my own gearing, just like > in the days of Uni-Glide. > > > > > AFAIK the life span of Shimano Dura Ace cassetted with Ti sprockets is > > dramatically shorter than steel Ultegra level cassettes. > > I did not know this. Steel can be treated in many ways to change it's > characteristics of hardness, durability, etc. I know the various "HG" > designatiions perform differently. Maybe DA is meant to wear out? > The Actiontec stuff looks like the intended market is MTB. If so, it > would have to be abrasion resistant. > > dougP --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Suntour Powers thumbies and bar end shifters Rolls Saddle...
Bar end shifters gone too!! Dang...that was fast. There is some other stuff in there too. Mountain LX derailleurs Deore SIS thumb shifters Random stuff. Thanks 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: who has MUSA pants?
'nother data point ... I'm 5' 7" and 125, well, more like 120 currently. I wear size small in the old brown version of MUSA pants and find them to be just right, with a fair amount of the elastic belt cut off. I use them very often for commuting when it gets down to the mid 50's, all the way down to single digits (with wool underneath). They're a little more flappy in the thigh area than my old Supplex wind pants from Performance. For "fast" rides or when it's breezy, I prefer the tighter cut, but for just riding around, the MUSAs are great. Has anybody else had their MUSA pants shrink? I'm certain that mine shrank a bit after the first wash/dry. They were a tad long when I first got them, now they're a tad short. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI, USA --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Aloha from Hawaii...
Ray, Could you post or e-mail me your route? I live in Palo Alto and dream of doing a ride like that as I get fitter and lose more weight. Perhaps on one of your rides, you could even stop by so I can ride part of the way with you, perhaps over the Dumbarton Bridge... René orthie...@yahoo.com On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 5:40 AM, Ray Shine wrote: > Bob - Aloha! to you as well. Welcome to this excellent group. > Can't go wrong with a Quickbeam, Bob. I ride mine more than any of my > other bikes. I live in San Francisco, and I did gear it down a bit for the > hills, but I enjoy climbing hills anyway. I set mine up with a 34/26 chain > ring set, with a White Industries 18/16 Duo freewheel on the drive side, and > a White Industries 22 free on the flip side, which I rarely use. In fact, I > took my Quckbeam out on a 30-mile city tour just last Wednesday for no > reason other than I could. Just a fun day. If you or any of the others are > interested, the link is below. I also ride the Quickbeam from my home in SF > down to Palo Alto, over the Dumbarton Bridge, then up to Alameda about twice > each month. I did that ride Sunday to go over and attend my grandson's > soccer game. I usually come home with my wife, who drives over. Anyway, > that ride is 74 miles my door to my son's door. I can do it on the QB and > it's like doing it in a recliner it's so comfortable. Of course, it's > pretty falt, as well. But I really want to take the 'Beam on a ride across > Nevada and Utah this spring. I want to ride it across on the so-called > Extra-Terrestrial Highway that passes by the legendary Area 51. That's the > primary reason I geared it lower, but I found that I like the lower combo > around the city, as well. Welcome to the group, and here's that link: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/8581...@n03/sets/72157622736798584/ > > Ray > > > > > --- On *Mon, 11/9/09, Robert F. Harrison * wrote: > > > From: Robert F. Harrison > Subject: [RBW] Aloha from Hawaii... > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > Date: Monday, November 9, 2009, 4:44 PM > > > Aloha! As I'm "almost an owner," I thought I'd introduce myself. I say > "almost an owner" because I just put a deposit down on the last(?) 66cm > Quickbeam frame in stock. > > Why the QB? It's sort of a long story. > > I'm a 51 year old returnee to cycling. I'd ridden until I was 30 or so and > then...well let's just say I stopped for far too long. I returned to cycling > in June of 2008, overweight and grumpy. I could barely ride the 2 miles home > from the LBS where I'd purchased an inexpensive Giant Sedona. My plan was to > use it to commute to work and back and do some recreational riding as well. > I don't own a car which made keeping to the plan a bit easier. > > Within a couple of months I was riding pretty much everywhere in Honolulu > (which is really pretty flat if you don't live on a hillside). I realized > just how much I loved riding and wondered why I ever quit. Now, after 20 > months of riding, I've lost over 75lbs and can ride 70-100 miles (slowly) > without much trouble. > > Because I also love travel, my next purchase (Oct 2008) was a Bike Friday > New World Tourist. It's been to Mexico DF (Oct 08) and Oakland, CA (Mar 09). > It's going to Las Vegas this month so I can ride out to the Red Rock Canyon > Preservation Area. > > It was on the Oakland trip that I visited Walnut Creek and fell in love. I > wasn't able to afford a new Riv at the time, but the thought has really > never left my mind. > > My next bike turned out to be a bike I already owned. It seems sometime in > the 90's I'd purchased a "Fujiyama ATB." I'd had it in storage for years > (1998?) and only recently remembered it (actually the manager of the > building where I live suggested I move it or lose it - I'd forgotten I had > it). > > Fujiyama is the former house brand of McCully Bicycles here in Honolulu. > They'd go off to Taiwan and spec out bikes which they'd then label as their > own. Mr. Fujiyama is a real person. He's an older gentleman whom I saw > truing wheels at McCully just recently. He was a friend/employee of the > original owner. I believe it's still a family business now into at least the > 2nd generation > > The bike was an 18 speed steel framed bike with fairly horizontal dropouts. > The derailleurs were in bad shape so I chucked them, put on a different set > of bars, a Brooks B17, swapped the cassette for a single cog, changed tires, > added a front basket, recabled the brakes and voila, a pretty good single > speed. I've been riding that almost exclusively for a couple of months and > realized I'm just a lot happier not worrying about gearing on a daily basis. > I use the BF NWT when I ride to Kailua and back (about 65 miles) as it's a > surprisingly good bike for that. The Giant has been sadly neglected recently > and I'm considering turning it into an Xtracycle for grocery hauling or > chairs, umbrellas, and coolers to the beach. > > Then very recently in looki
[RBW] increasing longevity of skinwall tires?
Inspired by a comment of Paselas wearing out prematurely because of skinwall deterioration and my recent purchase of 2 Jack Browns, is there a way to keep skinwalls from disintegrating prematurely? Has anyone tried ArmorAll or some such (being very careful to not get it on the tread, of course) :) Anyone know what the reason is for sidewalls going threadbare? UV, ozone, both? What is a skinwall made out of, anyway? Cheers, Gernot --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: increasing longevity of skinwall tires?
I saw some stuff at a shop that came in a little bottle and was supposed to preserve sew-up tires. I don't recall what it was called, but I wonder if it would be beneficial to keep my stash of Trimlines nice and supple? Ryan On Nov 12, 2009, at 21:54, Earl Grey wrote: > > Inspired by a comment of Paselas wearing out prematurely because of > skinwall deterioration and my recent purchase of 2 Jack Browns, is > there a way to keep skinwalls from disintegrating prematurely? Has > anyone tried ArmorAll or some such (being very careful to not get it > on the tread, of course) :) > > Anyone know what the reason is for sidewalls going threadbare? UV, > ozone, both? What is a skinwall made out of, anyway? > > Cheers, > > Gernot > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: increasing longevity of skinwall tires?
I wouldn't use ArmorAll. It's silcone based and not sure what it would do the the sidewalls (I don't use it on anything for that reason). I'd guess a latex based product like Cork LIfe would be better: http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___91642 On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 8:54 PM, Earl Grey wrote: > > Inspired by a comment of Paselas wearing out prematurely because of > skinwall deterioration and my recent purchase of 2 Jack Browns, is > there a way to keep skinwalls from disintegrating prematurely? Has > anyone tried ArmorAll or some such (being very careful to not get it > on the tread, of course) :) > > Anyone know what the reason is for sidewalls going threadbare? UV, > ozone, both? What is a skinwall made out of, anyway? > > Cheers, > > Gernot > > > > -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym." ~Bill Nye, scientist guy --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: increasing longevity of skinwall tires?
Branford Bike used to sell sidewalk dressing. Not sure if they still do: www.branfordbike.com ―Eric Norris Sent via iPhone On Nov 12, 2009, at 9:08 PM, "rswat...@me.com" wrote: > > > I saw some stuff at a shop that came in a little bottle and was > supposed to preserve sew-up tires. > I don't recall what it was called, but I wonder if it would be > beneficial to keep my stash of Trimlines nice and supple? > > Ryan > > > > On Nov 12, 2009, at 21:54, Earl Grey wrote: > >> >> Inspired by a comment of Paselas wearing out prematurely because of >> skinwall deterioration and my recent purchase of 2 Jack Browns, is >> there a way to keep skinwalls from disintegrating prematurely? Has >> anyone tried ArmorAll or some such (being very careful to not get it >> on the tread, of course) :) >> >> Anyone know what the reason is for sidewalls going threadbare? UV, >> ozone, both? What is a skinwall made out of, anyway? >> >> Cheers, >> >> Gernot >> >>> > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: who has MUSA pants?
I got a pair of the shorts some years ago, and I like them as summer knockabout shorts AND as swim trunks (Sun damage requires I cover up more than most swimsuits allow). Because I live in the rainy NW, I never thought about buying the pants or knickers -- the fabric would be too lightweight for most of my commuting, for three seasons of the year. Beth On Nov 11, 10:19 am, jim_OLP wrote: > I'm considering them ... --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: increasing longevity of skinwall tires?
On Nov 12, 8:54 pm, Earl Grey wrote: > Inspired by a comment of Paselas wearing out prematurely because of > skinwall deterioration and my recent purchase of 2 Jack Browns, is > there a way to keep skinwalls from disintegrating prematurely? Has > anyone tried ArmorAll or some such (being very careful to not get it > on the tread, of course) :) > > Anyone know what the reason is for sidewalls going threadbare? UV, > ozone, both? What is a skinwall made out of, anyway? > > Cheers, > > Gernot Has anybody tried this on their sidewalls? http://www.303products.com/shop303/index.cfm/category/65/303-aerospace-protectant.cfm --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
