[RBW] Re: 62 Saluki in Seattle?
On Apr 29, 5:45 pm, Rob Harrison wrote: > Howdy all, > > Anyone with a 62cm Saluki in Seattle they would consider letting me > try? It occurs to me I ought to see if I can throw a leg over one > before taking the leap. :) > > Thanks! > > Rob in Seattle Have you been down in your basement recently? -- 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-bu...@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] Riv TOSRV Riders
If you live at all close to Ohio, and have been riding for awhile, you're probably familiar with the Tour Of the Scioto River Valley (TOSRV), http://www.tosrv.org . TOSRV starts and finishes in Columbus, Oh., and is always on Mothers Day weekend. This year is the 49th TOSRV and will be held next weekend, the weekend of May 8th & 9th. I usually ride with a group of riding buddies, and we have a few Rivendells in the mix. Usually a couple of Rambouillets, a Romulus, sometimes a Rivendell or Bleriot, etc. This year I know of one Sam Hillborne that'll be joining us as well. I often see a couple of other Ramb's (John) and an AHH (Mark?) too. Just wanted to let any other RBW owners/fans know they're more than welcome to join us on our ride to and from Portsmouth, Oh. We leave from the SW corner of the Statehouse on Saturday morning. We aim to gather there about 7:15AM on Saturday and try to leave by 7:30, though we're often running 15 minutes late. A quick recreational pace gets us to Portsmouth before 5PM. Feel free to join us. Look for a couple of blue Rambouillets and you'll know you've found us. Dick Denning -- 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-bu...@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.
Re: [RBW] Riv TOSRV Riders
Dick, Good message and good idea! It would be nice to see a few more Riv's. Steve From: Dick Denning To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Fri, April 30, 2010 6:24:50 AM Subject: [RBW] Riv TOSRV Riders If you live at all close to Ohio, and have been riding for awhile, you're probably familiar with the Tour Of the Scioto River Valley (TOSRV), http://www.tosrv.org . TOSRV starts and finishes in Columbus, Oh., and is always on Mothers Day weekend. This year is the 49th TOSRV and will be held next weekend, the weekend of May 8th & 9th. I usually ride with a group of riding buddies, and we have a few Rivendells in the mix. Usually a couple of Rambouillets, a Romulus, sometimes a Rivendell or Bleriot, etc. This year I know of one Sam Hillborne that'll be joining us as well. I often see a couple of other Ramb's (John) and an AHH (Mark?) too. Just wanted to let any other RBW owners/fans know they're more than welcome to join us on our ride to and from Portsmouth, Oh. We leave from the SW corner of the Statehouse on Saturday morning. We aim to gather there about 7:15AM on Saturday and try to leave by 7:30, though we're often running 15 minutes late. A quick recreational pace gets us to Portsmouth before 5PM. Feel free to join us. Look for a couple of blue Rambouillets and you'll know you've found us. Dick Denning -- 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-bu...@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. -- 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-bu...@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: Repairing a puncture in Schwalbe Marathons
I should have stated more clearly that I actually put the tube patch over the hole from the inside of the tire. At the time (and now) it did seem like it would be just a temporary fix. I've briefly looked into this zap-a-gap stuff, do you just put a few drops of it in from the inside and outside and let it set and the problem is solved? On Apr 30, 2:55 am, CycloFiend wrote: > on 4/29/10 8:59 PM, Michael Shaljian at mikeshalj...@gmail.com wrote: > > > I had the misfortune of catching a small nail in my rear 700 X 33 > > Schwalbe Marathon Supreme today, and I was wondering if it's possible > > to safely ride on this for a good long while with a tube patch over > > the puncture. I've switched on my pair of Jack Brown's, but I'm > > wondering if the $65 tire can be safely salvaged for a while. > > > I put air in it and the pressure didn't seem to change after an hour. > > So I'm basically wondering if the tiny hole in the tread would serve > > as a weak spot that would get worse and worse, or could this be sorta > > like a car tire where a repair is safe for a long time, rather than > > replacement. > > I did this to a nearly new Pasela - > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimg/426821648/ > > and then wore it out. Daubed a smear of zap-a-gap onto the sidewall hole > and tread hole and didn't have another problem out of it. > > Now, I did check it from time to time, but it wasn't a big issue. > > Tire patch material is relatively soft stuff. Not sure that would have much > longevity as an outer layer. > > If the tire fails, the tube will push through the casing of the tire. > You'll see a bubble appear before the tube blows. It's not a matter of > slowly leaking air. > > - Jim > > -- > Jim Edgar > cyclofi...@earthlink.net > > Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries -http://www.cyclofiend.com > Current Classics - Cross Bikes > Singlespeed - Working Bikes > > "Whatever you do will be insignificant, but it is very important that you do > it." > Mahatma Gandhi > > -- > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-bu...@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] homemade bag loops???
I want to get the sackville saddlesack size medium. I do not ride a brooks saddle, so no bag loops. I have a kevens bag now and it works fine without the loops (keven said it would work and was right). I contacted riv about it and they said the saddlesack would move around more than I would probably like without the loops. Has anyone ever homemade bag loops for a saddle?? I know VO and others sell the hardware, but it really does not look that special, plus I think I can make it myself for less money. I figure I would ask the group before heading out to the hardware store. If anyone has done it, pictures would be helpful. Thanks!! -- 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-bu...@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.
Re: [RBW] Riv TOSRV Riders
Another interesting tie between Riv and TOSRV, in RR42 theres an article about June and Greg Siple and their long distance touring. Greg started TOSRV in 1962 with just himself and one other person. The ride peaked at about 6000 riders about two decades later and now regularly brings in about 3000 riders each year. We'll see you there again this year Dick. On Apr 30, 2010, at 6:24 AM, Dick Denning wrote: If you live at all close to Ohio, and have been riding for awhile, you're probably familiar with the Tour Of the Scioto River Valley (TOSRV), http://www.tosrv.org . TOSRV starts and finishes in Columbus, Oh., and is always on Mothers Day weekend. This year is the 49th TOSRV and will be held next weekend, the weekend of May 8th & 9th. I usually ride with a group of riding buddies, and we have a few Rivendells in the mix. Usually a couple of Rambouillets, a Romulus, sometimes a Rivendell or Bleriot, etc. This year I know of one Sam Hillborne that'll be joining us as well. I often see a couple of other Ramb's (John) and an AHH (Mark?) too. Just wanted to let any other RBW owners/fans know they're more than welcome to join us on our ride to and from Portsmouth, Oh. We leave from the SW corner of the Statehouse on Saturday morning. We aim to gather there about 7:15AM on Saturday and try to leave by 7:30, though we're often running 15 minutes late. A quick recreational pace gets us to Portsmouth before 5PM. Feel free to join us. Look for a couple of blue Rambouillets and you'll know you've found us. Dick Denning -- 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- bu...@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 . -- 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-bu...@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.
RE: [RBW] Re: FS B17 Titanium Saddle
If this is still available I will take it. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:35:57 -0700 > Subject: [RBW] Re: FS B17 Titanium Saddle > From: andrewkib...@gmail.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > $175 plus shipping > > On Apr 29, 3:04 am, Andrew wrote: > > I got this Brooks B17 Titanium Honey saddle for a project that I never > > finished. I have never used it or even put it on a bike, its totally > > new. Comes in the original box. The copper rivets have a tiny bit of > > tarnish or patina but you could polish it. I think they are about $365 > > retail (which is nuts). I'll sell it for $195 shipped. Here are some > > pics > > > > http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/akibb/IMG_0023.jpg > > > > http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/akibb/IMG_0024.jpg > > > > -- > > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > > For more options, visit this group > > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- > 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-bu...@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. > _ Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_1 -- 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-bu...@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.
RE: [RBW] Re: FS B17 Titanium Saddle
Sorry for responding to the whole group. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:35:57 -0700 > Subject: [RBW] Re: FS B17 Titanium Saddle > From: andrewkib...@gmail.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > $175 plus shipping > > On Apr 29, 3:04 am, Andrew wrote: > > I got this Brooks B17 Titanium Honey saddle for a project that I never > > finished. I have never used it or even put it on a bike, its totally > > new. Comes in the original box. The copper rivets have a tiny bit of > > tarnish or patina but you could polish it. I think they are about $365 > > retail (which is nuts). I'll sell it for $195 shipped. Here are some > > pics > > > > http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/akibb/IMG_0023.jpg > > > > http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/akibb/IMG_0024.jpg > > > > -- > > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > > For more options, visit this group > > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- > 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-bu...@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. > _ Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_1 -- 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-bu...@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: cranks: ramps and pins v. none
Hi, Thanks for responding. I was thinking that as the chainstays got wider, the cassette moved outboard more, but that isn't true is it? The cassette must be in the same place no matter how wide the chainstays are? So that meas every crank has an ideal distance from the BB shell that perfectly lines up its chain rings with the cassette? So for bikes with wide chain stays, you need a crank where the crank arms are further away from the rings so that the crank arms clear the chainstays, but the rings still line up with the cassette? Thanks. -- 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-bu...@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: homemade bag loops???
Try this http://www.wallbike.com/content/carradicehacks.html . On Apr 30, 7:03 am, jpp wrote: > I want to get the sackville saddlesack size medium. I do not ride a > brooks saddle, so no bag loops. I have a kevens bag now and it works > fine without the loops (keven said it would work and was right). I > contacted riv about it and they said the saddlesack would move around > more than I would probably like without the loops. > > Has anyone ever homemade bag loops for a saddle?? I know VO and > others sell the hardware, but it really does not look that special, > plus I think I can make it myself for less money. I figure I would > ask the group before heading out to the hardware store. If anyone has > done it, pictures would be helpful. > > Thanks!! > > -- > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-bu...@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: Riv TOSRV Riders
Dick puts on a nice display of Rivendell bikes at TOSRV Friday night registration and the next day on the road I often get questions about my AHH. One woman in a pace line remarked that she didn't realize fat tired bikes could go fast. (Little did she know that it is not the tires that make it go fast, it's that a 50 year old man is trying to keep up with an attractive woman that makes it go fast). There is a 1971 photo in Eugene Sloane's Complete Book of Cycling that shows a pack of TOSRV riders climbing a hill. Of 20 bikes,10 have upright roadster style handlebars and most of them are wearing normal clothing. When I'm contemplating buying a new bike bit for TOSRV I think about the thousands of riders forty years ago who didn't need fancy bikes, shorts, lightweight this or that, to complete the 210 mile tour. They just got on their bikes and did it; and they do it on the same roads, over the same hills and in the same weather as we do today. As the bike boom hit North America Greg and June Siple took their large tour organizing expertise to a lot of new bike clubs to help them put on a tour. I think there are still rides called TOSRV East, TOSRV West, and TOSRV South. The NYC Five Borough ride is another offshoot of TOSRV. Next year will be TOSRV's 50th. Dick, I'll be working hard to get to Tracy Park before the beer truck closes. Adding 8 extra miles to the 105 mile route is not helping. -- 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-bu...@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: homemade bag loops???
I like that stoker stem one. Heavy and large, but super versatile. I'm planning on using this Nitto mount as part of an optional setup that will enable me to run a Saddlesack Large on the front of my Bombadil. http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=873 The R-12 rack will mount to the threaded fork crown, and the bag loops will wrap to the handlebar piece of the Nitto mount. On Apr 30, 8:09 am, "Jeff, KC MO" wrote: > Try thishttp://www.wallbike.com/content/carradicehacks.html. > > On Apr 30, 7:03 am, jpp wrote: > > > > > > > I want to get the sackville saddlesack size medium. I do not ride a > > brooks saddle, so no bag loops. I have a kevens bag now and it works > > fine without the loops (keven said it would work and was right). I > > contacted riv about it and they said the saddlesack would move around > > more than I would probably like without the loops. > > > Has anyone ever homemade bag loops for a saddle?? I know VO and > > others sell the hardware, but it really does not look that special, > > plus I think I can make it myself for less money. I figure I would > > ask the group before heading out to the hardware store. If anyone has > > done it, pictures would be helpful. > > > Thanks!! > > > -- > > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > > For more options, visit this group > > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-bu...@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.
Re: [RBW] Re: 62 Saluki in Seattle?
On Apr 30, 2010, at 1:50 AM, happyriding wrote: Have you been down in your basement recently? HA! I wish I'm close to buying one across the country, but a bit nervous about fit. I know the frame size is the correct one, but I'm worried my old creaky inflexible body might have trouble with the length of the cockpit, which is 4cm longer than my current bike. (Which admittedly is too small.) It's _probably_ just fine. Rob in Seattle -- 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-bu...@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: cranks: ramps and pins v. none
It really depends on the terrain one rides weather a HSG would work for an individual. A 24/44/48 and a 13-32 7sp FW or even a 12-32 8sp cassette is very versatile. I believe Robert Beckman still prefers this drivetrain on his Sakkit Touring bikes. . . which are designed for on and off road. Bombadil design aside . a frame could be/has been made to take big tires and still use HSG and lower Q cranks, at least in 26" size. I've always been fond of the original Stumpjumpers chainstay design. http://www.trek4fun.com/images/my_bikes/1983_stumpjumper_sport/1983_stumpjumper_sport_3.jpg No chainring rub issues there. -- 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-bu...@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: homemade bag loops???
William, Look at the lampholder 2 in lieu of the 1. It will likely be more stable unter load, with little weight or $$ gain in the big bicture. http://www.flickr.com/photos/36302...@n08/4380585188/in/set-72157622875811028/ Rob On Apr 30, 8:48 am, William wrote: > I like that stoker stem one. Heavy and large, but super versatile. > > I'm planning on using this Nitto mount as part of an optional setup > that will enable me to run a Saddlesack Large on the front of my > Bombadil. > > http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id... > > The R-12 rack will mount to the threaded fork crown, and the bag loops > will wrap to the handlebar piece of the Nitto mount. > > On Apr 30, 8:09 am, "Jeff, KC MO" wrote: > > > > > > > Try thishttp://www.wallbike.com/content/carradicehacks.html. > > > On Apr 30, 7:03 am, jpp wrote: > > > > I want to get the sackville saddlesack size medium. I do not ride a > > > brooks saddle, so no bag loops. I have a kevens bag now and it works > > > fine without the loops (keven said it would work and was right). I > > > contacted riv about it and they said the saddlesack would move around > > > more than I would probably like without the loops. > > > > Has anyone ever homemade bag loops for a saddle?? I know VO and > > > others sell the hardware, but it really does not look that special, > > > plus I think I can make it myself for less money. I figure I would > > > ask the group before heading out to the hardware store. If anyone has > > > done it, pictures would be helpful. > > > > Thanks!! > > > > -- > > > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > > > For more options, visit this group > > > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > > -- > > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > > For more options, visit this group > > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.- 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-bu...@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: cranks: ramps and pins v. none
> I've always been fond of the original Stumpjumpers chainstay > design.http://www.trek4fun.com/images/my_bikes/1983_stumpjumper_sport/1983_s... > No chainring rub issues there. Thanks for the link. Been a long time since I saw one of those. I wonder if there was a functional issue that stopped others from copying or if design stayed away for aesthetic or financial reasons. On Apr 30, 7:07 am, Garth wrote: > It really depends on the terrain one rides weather a HSG would work > for an individual. A 24/44/48 and a 13-32 7sp FW or even a 12-32 8sp > cassette is very versatile. I believe Robert Beckman still prefers > this drivetrain on his Sakkit Touring bikes. . . which are designed > for on and off road. > > Bombadil design aside . a frame could be/has been made to take big > tires and still use HSG and lower Q cranks, at least in 26" size. > I've always been fond of the original Stumpjumpers chainstay > design.http://www.trek4fun.com/images/my_bikes/1983_stumpjumper_sport/1983_s... > No chainring rub issues there. > > -- > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-bu...@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: homemade bag loops???
On Apr 30, 8:03 am, jpp wrote: > > Has anyone ever homemade bag loops for a saddle?? .. Um, atlernately, there is always the 'boat cleat trick' ... as featured on youtube: http://tinyurl.com/2g2wtc3 Best, Larry -- 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-bu...@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 Riv Ride - Saturday in S.D. East(erly) County
Looking forward to it! This will be an epic fire road ride. Holy cow. Eastern San Diego County is remarkable... and not too hot yet. Now, if I could only decide between Romulus with 35mms or Rawland with 58s! I wish the Protovelo wasn't up in Walnut Creek. We'll post photos for those of you who live in other parts of the country and can't make it! Esteban San Diego, Calif. On Apr 29, 8:39 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > Just a reminder that we're throwing a multi-surface party Sat and everyone > is invited: > *http://tinyurl.com/yfqjuj9*orhttp://www.flickr.com/groups/socal_rivendell_bicycle_appreciation_soc... > > Weather should be perfect! > > -- > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-bu...@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: I registered for the Grizzly Peak Century today
I thought I'd bump this thread and see how many are riding Grizzly Peak this Sunday. It looks like it will be great weather. jim mather walnut creek ca On Mar 15, 2:39 pm, William wrote: > I live in El Cerrito. I'll be riding to the Island Alternative Start > next to the Brazil Building. I'll be riding my Orange 56cm Hillborne, > most likely, and probably will be riding with Doug, who will be on his > big 63cm coffee colored AHH. Hope to see some of you out there. -- 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-bu...@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: I registered for the Grizzly Peak Century today
I got vetoed. My kitchen remodel isn't done, and my wife won't let me burn a Sunday that could be spent getting it closer to done. If anyone hasn't signed up but wants to use my spot, let me know. I've already paid. On Apr 30, 9:48 am, "Jim M." wrote: > I thought I'd bump this thread and see how many are riding Grizzly > Peak this Sunday. It looks like it will be great weather. > > jim mather > walnut creek ca > > On Mar 15, 2:39 pm, William wrote: > > > I live in El Cerrito. I'll be riding to the Island Alternative Start > > next to the Brazil Building. I'll be riding my Orange 56cm Hillborne, > > most likely, and probably will be riding with Doug, who will be on his > > big 63cm coffee colored AHH. Hope to see some of you out there. > > -- > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-bu...@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: homemade bag loops???
I've talked with Mark about just that, and he said the single clamp is totally bomber, like a handlebar clamp. It's not moving anywhere. The only reason I'd go with the 2 is if I wanted to make 2 separate copies of the mount. $52 for 2 clamps vs $32 for one. On Apr 30, 9:10 am, rperks wrote: > William, > Look at the lampholder 2 in lieu of the 1. It will likely be more > stable unter load, with little weight or $$ gain in the big > bicture.http://www.flickr.com/photos/36302...@n08/4380585188/in/set-721576228... > > Rob > > On Apr 30, 8:48 am, William wrote: > > > > > > > I like that stoker stem one. Heavy and large, but super versatile. > > > I'm planning on using this Nitto mount as part of an optional setup > > that will enable me to run a Saddlesack Large on the front of my > > Bombadil. > > >http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id... > > > The R-12 rack will mount to the threaded fork crown, and the bag loops > > will wrap to the handlebar piece of the Nitto mount. > > > On Apr 30, 8:09 am, "Jeff, KC MO" wrote: > > > > Try thishttp://www.wallbike.com/content/carradicehacks.html. > > > > On Apr 30, 7:03 am, jpp wrote: > > > > > I want to get the sackville saddlesack size medium. I do not ride a > > > > brooks saddle, so no bag loops. I have a kevens bag now and it works > > > > fine without the loops (keven said it would work and was right). I > > > > contacted riv about it and they said the saddlesack would move around > > > > more than I would probably like without the loops. > > > > > Has anyone ever homemade bag loops for a saddle?? I know VO and > > > > others sell the hardware, but it really does not look that special, > > > > plus I think I can make it myself for less money. I figure I would > > > > ask the group before heading out to the hardware store. If anyone has > > > > done it, pictures would be helpful. > > > > > Thanks!! > > > > > -- > > > > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > > > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > > > > For more options, visit this group > > > > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > > > -- > > > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > > > For more options, visit this group > > > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > > -- > > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > > For more options, visit this group > > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.-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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-bu...@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: I registered for the Grizzly Peak Century today
me too. On Apr 30, 10:06 am, William wrote: > I got vetoed. My kitchen remodel isn't done, and my wife won't let me > burn a Sunday that could be spent getting it closer to done. If > anyone hasn't signed up but wants to use my spot, let me know. I've > already paid. > > On Apr 30, 9:48 am, "Jim M." wrote: > > > > > > > I thought I'd bump this thread and see how many are riding Grizzly > > Peak this Sunday. It looks like it will be great weather. > > > jim mather > > walnut creek ca > > > On Mar 15, 2:39 pm, William wrote: > > > > I live in El Cerrito. I'll be riding to the Island Alternative Start > > > next to the Brazil Building. I'll be riding my Orange 56cm Hillborne, > > > most likely, and probably will be riding with Doug, who will be on his > > > big 63cm coffee colored AHH. Hope to see some of you out there. > > > -- > > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > > For more options, visit this group > > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.- 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-bu...@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: Oyster Point
Manny That is a cool video man! thanks for sharing very peaceful. On Apr 29, 10:57 pm, manueljohnacosta wrote: > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJWkRfeRnr8 > > youtube verision > > On Apr 29, 2:03 pm, William wrote: > > > > > Magaling Manny! > > > On Apr 29, 1:22 pm, manueljohnacosta > > wrote: > > > > A video I made of one of my favorite places to ride. Inspired to > > > Rivendell's videos. > > > > Music is a little off. > > > >http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/4561961677/ > > > > -Manny "It's good to have a favorite place" Acosta > > > > -- > > > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > > > For more options, visit this group > > > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > > -- > > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > > For more options, visit this group > > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-bu...@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: I registered for the Grizzly Peak Century today
Got any pictures of that coffee colored AHH? -- 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-bu...@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: 49cm Bleriot Frameset
Small Bleriot frame for sale! Lightly used. Perfect except for marks on the underside of the chainstays from kickstand mounting. Includes Shimano 600 headset. Asking $584 plus shipping. (probably $25-35 in US) Email me with questions, offers, or photos requests. Cheers, Ryan in Albuquerque -- 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-bu...@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.
Re: [RBW] Re: homemade bag loops???
The best, IMO, tho' it might rattle. Where can I find boat cleats? (I live in Albuquerque; not exactly a seaport.) On Fri, Apr 30, 2010 at 10:28 AM, LF wrote: > > > On Apr 30, 8:03 am, jpp wrote: > > > > > > Has anyone ever homemade bag loops for a saddle?? .. > > Um, atlernately, there is always the 'boat cleat trick' ... as > featured on youtube: > http://tinyurl.com/2g2wtc3 > > Best, > Larry > > -- > 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-bu...@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. > > -- 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-bu...@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: 49cm Bleriot Frameset
Too small for me, have one I am about to build up, but did want to say... I LOVE that price!! Something about the specificity of your price just made me smile!! NOT 583 and NOT 585, darnit I want 584! :-) -Scott On Apr 30, 11:10 am, rswat...@me.com wrote: > Small Bleriot frame for sale! > Lightly used. Perfect except for marks on the underside of the chainstays > from kickstand mounting. Includes Shimano 600 headset. > Asking $584 plus shipping. (probably $25-35 in US) > Email me with questions, offers, or photos requests. > > Cheers, > Ryan in Albuquerque > > -- > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-bu...@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.
Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 49cm Bleriot Frameset
On Fri, Apr 30, 2010 at 3:00 PM, Me wrote: > Too small for me, have one I am about to build up, but did want to > say... > > I LOVE that price!! > > Something about the specificity of your price just made me smile!! > NOT 583 and NOT 585, darnit I want 584! > Well it is a 650b. 584 makes sense. :) -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-bu...@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: 49cm Bleriot Frameset
True, Dat... hadn't thought of that PoV!! -Scott On Apr 30, 12:02 pm, Seth Vidal wrote: > On Fri, Apr 30, 2010 at 3:00 PM, Me wrote: > > Too small for me, have one I am about to build up, but did want to > > say... > > > I LOVE that price!! > > > Something about the specificity of your price just made me smile!! > > NOT 583 and NOT 585, darnit I want 584! > > Well it is a 650b. 584 makes sense. :) > > -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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-bu...@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: I registered for the Grizzly Peak Century today
no I don't. It was on the Riv site forever, on the complete AHH specials page On Apr 30, 10:56 am, happyriding wrote: > Got any pictures of that coffee colored AHH? > > -- > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-bu...@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: homemade bag loops???
On Apr 30, 2:24 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > The best, IMO, tho' it might rattle. > > Where can I find boat cleats? (I live in Albuquerque; not exactly a > seaport.) > >Patrick, My good friend, Google, has a lead on a few. But, should we go with the traditional pro-Luddite brass or chrome, aero feather weight Aluminum, or cheap and light nylon? Patrick, my frugal e-friend, I'll bet you a Sam Adams we go for the nylon. Best, Larry -- 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-bu...@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.
Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 49cm Bleriot Frameset
can't believe it took me this second post to GET IT. $584 :) From: Me To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Fri, April 30, 2010 2:00:09 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: FS: 49cm Bleriot Frameset I LOVE that price!! Something about the specificity of your price just made me smile!! NOT 583 and NOT 585, darnit I want 584! -- 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-bu...@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] What a Difference A Little Albatross Makes
I keep buying these bars, and they make every neglected old bike (in this case, and old Rockhopper) something very special. Thanks Rivendell, for introducing me to them! Marty http://tinyurl.com/264rhdr -- 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-bu...@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.
Re: [RBW] What a Difference A Little Albatross Makes
That's a great makeover. Reminds me of the ones they do from time to time in the Riv Reader. On 4/30/10 3:13 PM, "Marty" wrote: > I keep buying these bars, and they make every neglected old bike (in > this case, and old Rockhopper) something very special. Thanks > Rivendell, for introducing me to them! > > Marty > > http://tinyurl.com/264rhdr -- 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-bu...@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.
Re: [RBW] What a Difference A Little Albatross Makes
It's been a while since I've seen a bike makeover in the RR. Those were the best. I'm getting nostalgic for those early to mid 00's. Great Rockhopper, by the way. It got me halfway to wanting to do that to my 21.5" mountain bike. (I ride 25.2" "road bikes".) -Jimmy W. -Original Message- >From: Dustin Sharp >Sent: Apr 30, 2010 3:32 PM >To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com >Subject: Re: [RBW] What a Difference A Little Albatross Makes > >That's a great makeover. Reminds me of the ones they do from time to time in >the Riv Reader. > > >On 4/30/10 3:13 PM, "Marty" wrote: > >> I keep buying these bars, and they make every neglected old bike (in >> this case, and old Rockhopper) something very special. Thanks >> Rivendell, for introducing me to them! >> >> Marty >> >> http://tinyurl.com/264rhdr > > >-- >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-bu...@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. > -- 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-bu...@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: Repairing a puncture in Schwalbe Marathons
If the tread is all there (no chunks missing), I've used a dab of cyanoacrylate glue to close up the tread and a boot/patch inside the tire with no problems. As Jim said, watch for bulges. Bill On Apr 30, 4:51 am, Michael Shaljian wrote: > I should have stated more clearly that I actually put the tube patch > over the hole from the inside of the tire. At the time (and now) it > did seem like it would be just a temporary fix. I've briefly looked > into this zap-a-gap stuff, do you just put a few drops of it in from > the inside and outside and let it set and the problem is solved? > > On Apr 30, 2:55 am, CycloFiend wrote: > > > > > > > on 4/29/10 8:59 PM, Michael Shaljian at mikeshalj...@gmail.com wrote: > > > > I had the misfortune of catching a small nail in my rear 700 X 33 > > > Schwalbe Marathon Supreme today, and I was wondering if it's possible > > > to safely ride on this for a good long while with a tube patch over > > > the puncture. I've switched on my pair of Jack Brown's, but I'm > > > wondering if the $65 tire can be safely salvaged for a while. > > > > I put air in it and the pressure didn't seem to change after an hour. > > > So I'm basically wondering if the tiny hole in the tread would serve > > > as a weak spot that would get worse and worse, or could this be sorta > > > like a car tire where a repair is safe for a long time, rather than > > > replacement. > > > I did this to a nearly new Pasela - > > >http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimg/426821648/ > > > and then wore it out. Daubed a smear of zap-a-gap onto the sidewall hole > > and tread hole and didn't have another problem out of it. > > > Now, I did check it from time to time, but it wasn't a big issue. > > > Tire patch material is relatively soft stuff. Not sure that would have much > > longevity as an outer layer. > > > If the tire fails, the tube will push through the casing of the tire. > > You'll see a bubble appear before the tube blows. It's not a matter of > > slowly leaking air. > > > - Jim > > > -- > > Jim Edgar > > cyclofi...@earthlink.net > > > Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries -http://www.cyclofiend.com > > Current Classics - Cross Bikes > > Singlespeed - Working Bikes > > > "Whatever you do will be insignificant, but it is very important that you do > > it." > > Mahatma Gandhi > > > -- > > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > > For more options, visit this group > > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-bu...@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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Repairing a puncture in Schwalbe Marathons
i've dabbed in some "liquid nails" and had good results plugging holes with that.. the benefit of LN is that it dries and stays somewhat flexible - but you cannot use the tire for 3-4 days while it's fully curing or it'll just crack. you can always use the ol' dollar bill trick - wrap the tube over the hole with a dollar.. or double it up between the tube and tire. that will hold until you get around to replacing the tire. i've left tires "patched" like that for months with no ill effects, though only with small punctures, not slices - e.g. no stress edges to make the hole grow. -andrew -- 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-bu...@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: What a Difference A Little Albatross Makes
My road bikes are +/- 64cm, so these smaller MTBs are a stretch for me, but the nice big ones (especially lugged) don't show up very often. I still have half a mind to order up a custom 26" all-rounder in my size. Someday... Marty On Apr 30, 6:38 pm, James Warren wrote: > It's been a while since I've seen a bike makeover in the RR. Those were the > best. I'm getting nostalgic for those early to mid 00's. > > Great Rockhopper, by the way. It got me halfway to wanting to do that to my > 21.5" mountain bike. (I ride 25.2" "road bikes".) > > -Jimmy W. > > > > > > -Original Message- > >From: Dustin Sharp > >Sent: Apr 30, 2010 3:32 PM > >To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > >Subject: Re: [RBW] What a Difference A Little Albatross Makes > > >That's a great makeover. Reminds me of the ones they do from time to time in > >the Riv Reader. > > >On 4/30/10 3:13 PM, "Marty" wrote: > > >> I keep buying these bars, and they make every neglected old bike (in > >> this case, and old Rockhopper) something very special. Thanks > >> Rivendell, for introducing me to them! > > >> Marty > > >>http://tinyurl.com/264rhdr > > >-- > >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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > >To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > >rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > >For more options, visit this group > >athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-bu...@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.
Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 49cm Bleriot Frameset
It's better than $650. On Fri, Apr 30, 2010 at 12:50 PM, Bruce wrote: > can't believe it took me this second post to GET IT. $584 :) > > -- > *From:* Me > *To:* RBW Owners Bunch > *Sent:* Fri, April 30, 2010 2:00:09 PM > *Subject:* [RBW] Re: FS: 49cm Bleriot Frameset > > > > I LOVE that price!! > > Something about the specificity of your price just made me smile!! > NOT 583 and NOT 585, darnit I want 584! > > > -- > 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-bu...@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. > -- 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-bu...@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: 49cm Bleriot Frameset
Great marketing strategy and a very fair price as far as I'm concerned. Bleriots are great rides. I love mine but soon we will part ways to make room for a custom that will cost a heck of alot more than $584 but the Bleriot was the straw that broke the camels back so to speak. On Apr 30, 1:10 pm, rswat...@me.com wrote: > Small Bleriot frame for sale! > Lightly used. Perfect except for marks on the underside of the chainstays > from kickstand mounting. Includes Shimano 600 headset. > Asking $584 plus shipping. (probably $25-35 in US) > Email me with questions, offers, or photos requests. > > Cheers, > Ryan in Albuquerque > > -- > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-bu...@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] if you own a 63cm Roadeo
I would like to see a picture of a 63cm Roadeo with the center-of-the- bottom-bracket to the top-of-the-seat measurement set at 83cm and the bars set level with the top of the seat. Does anyone have a set up like that and would you mind posting a picture? Thanks, happy -- 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-bu...@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] WAS: Repairing a Marathon NOW: Proper Boots
From: andrew hill wrote: you can always use the ol' dollar bill trick - wrap the tube over the hole with a dollar.. or double it up between the tube and tire. that will hold until you get around to replacing the tire. i've left tires "patched" like that for months with no ill effects, though only with small punctures, not slices - e.g. no stress edges to make the hole grow. --- I booted a tire like that once, then kept putting off a more permanent repair, until it punctured again. I discovered the dollar bill, torn at quarter-inch intervals ‹ almost sliced ‹ perpendicular to the direction of travel. Decided to glue in a canvas boot, uh-huh. -- Jon ³Papa² Grant, whose canvas boots cost less than a dollar, in dark Austin, Texas -- 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-bu...@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] Grant wants me to go on a bike ride with him!
I guess you're invited, too. Tell him I'm sorry I couldn't make it. http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/232 -- 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-bu...@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.
Re: [RBW] WAS: Repairing a Marathon NOW: Proper Boots
good to know :) On Apr 30, 2010, at 7:57 PM, Jon Grant wrote: > From: andrew hill wrote: > > you can always use the ol' dollar bill trick - wrap the tube over the hole > with a dollar.. or double it up between the tube and tire. that will hold > until you get around to replacing the tire. i've left tires "patched" like > that for months with no ill effects, though only with small punctures, not > slices - e.g. no stress edges to make the hole grow. > > --- > > I booted a tire like that once, then kept putting off a more permanent > repair, until it punctured again. I discovered the dollar bill, torn at > quarter-inch intervals ‹ almost sliced ‹ perpendicular to the direction of > travel. Decided to glue in a canvas boot, uh-huh. > > -- > Jon ³Papa² Grant, whose canvas boots cost less than a dollar, in dark > Austin, Texas > -- 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-bu...@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.
Re: [RBW] Re: homemade bag loops???
Patrick, There are boat stores in albuquerque too.Where there are rivers there are dams. Where there are dams there are lakes. Where there are lakes, people have boats. I bet there at least 5 boat shops in metro albuquerque. You are conveniently located to elephant butte lake. Hell, people even have motorboats, pontoon boats and sailboats in Los Alamos which they drag off the mesa and over hill and dale to get to the lakes. It cracks me up, I have a flickr set for it: http://www.flickr.com/photos/targetsalad/sets/72157605620386005/ I think most hardware stores have small cleats, and really good ones have big ones like in the video. They are not useful only on boats you know. Good luck. Tarik On Fri, Apr 30, 2010 at 12:24 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > The best, IMO, tho' it might rattle. > Where can I find boat cleats? (I live in Albuquerque; not exactly a > seaport.) > > On Fri, Apr 30, 2010 at 10:28 AM, LF wrote: >> >> >> On Apr 30, 8:03 am, jpp wrote: >> >> >> > >> > Has anyone ever homemade bag loops for a saddle?? .. >> >> Um, atlernately, there is always the 'boat cleat trick' ... as >> featured on youtube: >> http://tinyurl.com/2g2wtc3 >> >> Best, >> Larry >> >> -- >> 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-bu...@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. >> > > > > -- > 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-bu...@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. > -- 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-bu...@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: Grant wants me to go on a bike ride with him!
I wish I could go but I'm too far away and doing a 400k tomorrow through the Willamette Valley. Grant's ride sounds pretty fun. Sometimes I wish I still lived in SF... For those going on this ride, have fun and take pictures. --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-bu...@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: homemade bag loops???
I was wondering about this myself. It seems that Brooks is the most popular saddle with Rivendell, an most of those models have bag loops. I don't ride a Brooks saddle either and I want to attach my to side rails. I want to mount a Brand V seat bag, the non-leather Keven's bag copy. It seems ironic that the Brand V seat bag is made to fit leather saddles. I understand it is a copy of an existing bag, but why not have the Velcro parts sewn on with a 90 degree rotation? If I come up with a good alternative I'll post to the list. On Apr 30, 5:03 am, jpp wrote: > I want to get the sackville saddlesack size medium. I do not ride a > brooks saddle, so no bag loops. I have a kevens bag now and it works > fine without the loops (keven said it would work and was right). I > contacted riv about it and they said the saddlesack would move around > more than I would probably like without the loops. > > Has anyone ever homemade bag loops for a saddle?? I know VO and > others sell the hardware, but it really does not look that special, > plus I think I can make it myself for less money. I figure I would > ask the group before heading out to the hardware store. If anyone has > done it, pictures would be helpful. > > Thanks!! > > -- > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-bu...@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: Grant wants me to go on a bike ride with him!
I love that dialog about the boyscouts awarding merit badges for playing video games. -- 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-bu...@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.
Re: [RBW] homemade bag loops???
on 4/30/10 5:03 AM, jpp at paste...@notes.udayton.edu wrote: > Has anyone ever homemade bag loops for a saddle?? I know VO and > others sell the hardware, but it really does not look that special, > plus I think I can make it myself for less money. I figure I would > ask the group before heading out to the hardware store. If anyone has > done it, pictures would be helpful. There's this: http://cyclofiend.com/working/2009/wbph001-andreball0909.html - J -- 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-bu...@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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Repairing a puncture in Schwalbe Marathons
on 4/30/10 4:51 AM, Michael Shaljian at mikeshalj...@gmail.com wrote: > > I should have stated more clearly that I actually put the tube patch > over the hole from the inside of the tire. At the time (and now) it > did seem like it would be just a temporary fix. I've briefly looked > into this zap-a-gap stuff, do you just put a few drops of it in from > the inside and outside and let it set and the problem is solved? Pretty much. Zap-A-Gap is a "krazy-type" glue that does not need a seamless connection. The sidewall hole was visible after removal, but the tread pretty much self-sealed. I could make it open up by pushing from the inside of the tire. I think I opened it up as much as possible and dripped one drop in the middle, then put a tiny amount more on the outside. - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Current Classics Bicycle Photo Gallery - http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc Cross Bike Photo Gallery - http://www.cyclofiend.com/cx Single Speed Garage Photo Gallery - http://www.cyclofiend.com/ssg Working Bikes & Practical Hardware - http://www.cyclofiend.com/working Work Shops of the iBob's - http://www.cyclofiend.com/shop Gallery updates now appear here - http://cyclofiend.blogspot.com Send In Your Photos! - Here's how: http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines "That which is overdesigned, too highly specific, anticipates outcome; the anticipation of outcome guarantees, if not failure, the absence of grace." William Gibson - "All Tomorrow's Parties" -- 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-bu...@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 you own a 63cm Roadeo
Also, could you rattle can the bike bright pink, install Berthoud fenders [if you haven't already], make sure the saddle is a broken-in Brooks B. 67 in Honey, have one bottle cage be Nitto and the other, a blue ano NashBar, that was bought between 2001 and 2002, and was on sale at the time of purchase [the sale part is VERY important]? ...again, if you don't mind that is. ;-) -Scott On Apr 30, 6:42 pm, happyriding wrote: > I would like to see a picture of a 63cm Roadeo with the center-of-the- > bottom-bracket to the top-of-the-seat measurement set at 83cm and the > bars set level with the top of the seat. Does anyone have a set up > like that and would you mind posting a picture? > > Thanks, > happy > > -- > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-bu...@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.
Re: [RBW] Re: cranks: ramps and pins v. none
on 4/30/10 8:08 AM, happyriding at happyrid...@yahoo.com wrote: > I was thinking that as the chainstays got wider, the cassette moved > outboard more, but that isn't true is it? The cassette must be in the > same place no matter how wide the chainstays are? So that meas every > crank has an ideal distance from the BB shell that perfectly lines up > its chain rings with the cassette? So for bikes with wide chain > stays, you need a crank where the crank arms are further away from the > rings so that the crank arms clear the chainstays, but the rings still > line up with the cassette? Yep. Pretty much. The idea is to design a bike which allows you to place the chainrings and rear sprockets in similar relationship to the centerline of the bicycle. AASHTA - http://sheldonbrown.com/chainline.html It's not so much that the chainstays were widened - the rear spacing doesn't really change as it's specific to the gearing. http://www.sheldonbrown.com/frame-spacing.html A few things have led to wider crank arm "splay" - shorter chainstays, which move the wider part of the rear triangle closer to the bottom bracket; larger diamter (i.e aluminum) and/or square tubing found on mtb designs; suspension designs which favor oversized or square tubing. - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes "You must be the change you want to see in the world." Mahatma Gandhi -- 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-bu...@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: Pasela 35/37 or Marathon Racer 38?
Thought I'd resurrect this posting. I just got my new 38mm Racers yesterday. Put 'em on the Hillborne and did a loop with dirt and pavement today . For the last 3 weeks I've been riding 35mm Pasela TG's. I feel the Racers roll better on the Pavement. I felt much faster of course I' don't have a speedo so it's all perception. And more supple too. They seem the same traction wise in the dirt as the Paselas. It was money well spent as they seem like a much better tire.. they do cost more...have to see how they wear. ~Mike~ On Apr 23, 5:06 pm, Shaun Meehan wrote: > On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 6:34 PM, happyriding wrote: > > > Have you had any flats with the Racers? > > I think I've just had one rear flat since I started running them. > > Shaun Meehan > > -- > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-bu...@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: cranks: ramps and pins v. none
I'm confused again. I was thinking that wide chainstays require high Q cranks. But if the drop out width is standard, is it just the way the chain stay splays out near the BB that determines Q? Can a frame builder make a bike with low Q yet still accept 50mm tires? If so, why does Rivendell make all their bikes with high Q? Thanks. On Apr 30, 11:01 pm, CycloFiend wrote: > on 4/30/10 8:08 AM, happyriding at happyrid...@yahoo.com wrote: > > > I was thinking that as the chainstays got wider, the cassette moved > > outboard more, but that isn't true is it? The cassette must be in the > > same place no matter how wide the chainstays are? So that meas every > > crank has an ideal distance from the BB shell that perfectly lines up > > its chain rings with the cassette? So for bikes with wide chain > > stays, you need a crank where the crank arms are further away from the > > rings so that the crank arms clear the chainstays, but the rings still > > line up with the cassette? > > Yep. Pretty much. > > The idea is to design a bike which allows you to place the chainrings and > rear sprockets in similar relationship to the centerline of the bicycle. > > AASHTA -http://sheldonbrown.com/chainline.html > > It's not so much that the chainstays were widened - the rear spacing doesn't > really change as it's specific to the gearing. > > http://www.sheldonbrown.com/frame-spacing.html > > A few things have led to wider crank arm "splay" - shorter chainstays, which > move the wider part of the rear triangle closer to the bottom bracket; > larger diamter (i.e aluminum) and/or square tubing found on mtb designs; > suspension designs which favor oversized or square tubing. > > - J > > -- > Jim Edgar > cyclofi...@earthlink.net > > Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries -http://www.cyclofiend.com > Current Classics - Cross Bikes > Singlespeed - Working Bikes > > "You must be the change you want to see in the world." > Mahatma Gandhi > > -- > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-bu...@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] Willamette Valley
I am stuck in Iowa for awhile...pity me..I did live in Portland for 8yrsdoing a 400km ride in the Willamette Valley, holy cow! I sure did do a lot of riding down there, favorite part south of Portland, north of Salem, where all the hops is grown. Grant's ride tomorrow sounds right up my alley, got to give the man credit, I have pitched my 23mm tires for 32mm, what a difference in ride and handling. Of course now I think the bike can go anywhere and spilled yesterday in some serious gravel but that was my fault, going where no man should have gone, before or after... My next big thing, Atlantis. -- 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-bu...@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.
Re: [RBW] Re: cranks: ramps and pins v. none
on 4/30/10 10:50 PM, happyriding at happyrid...@yahoo.com wrote: > I'm confused again. I was thinking that wide chainstays require high > Q cranks. But if the drop out width is standard, is it just the way > the chain stay splays out near the BB that determines Q? Can a frame > builder make a bike with low Q yet still accept 50mm tires? If so, > why does Rivendell make all their bikes with high Q? The Q factor or tread is the measurement between crank arms when mounted - http://www.sheldonbrown.com/gloss_q.html#qfactor (and do follow the link through to the old GP B'stone article) I really don't think it's accurate to say that Rivendell bicycles have high Q. When you begin designing bikes to clear wide tires, you have to make the tread/Q wider. There's no way around that (other than using ovalized chainstays or crimping them). The Bombadil and Hunqapillare are designed to handle larger tires. Since RBW bicycles are built with steel chainstays, they would require less room for cranks to clear, and could use narrower Q cranks thank ones made with aluminum, for example. Most "modern" mtbs I've ridden have way wider tread/Q than any Rivendell I've ridden. - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Gallery updates now appear here - http://cyclofiend.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-bu...@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: Riv TOSRV Riders
COOL BEANS!!! I am a 25yr veteran of TOSRV, regular poster on the TOSRV website, couldn't agree with you guys more about all you wrote. I am now a big fan of Rivendell bikes, wanting an ATLANTIS really badI will be riding a 1984 Miyata 210 touring bike I bought for my first TOSRV, only bike I have used on TOSRV since 84. I am currently riding a 1999 Bianchi Eros touring bike, just swapped out the 23mm tires to 32mm, actually fit! I do hit my foot on the tires a lot more than I did but I can handle it.as a boy, I hit a brick wall with my bike, hit my head, bad part was it pushed the fork really close and it taught me then how to hold my feet when doing sharp turns..all streams of information leads to the river of knowledge. I will be hanging in Tracey Park, near the Civil War monument, drinking beer, good craft beer. You will see my bike, my friend painted my bike last year, but of course the decals were doomed.just found new ones so you will see my Miyata 210which by the way, are of the same tubing used by Toyo until just recently. Will be looking for the Rivendells ! Tony On Apr 30, 10:43 am, MKahrl wrote: > Dick puts on a nice display of Rivendell bikes at TOSRV Friday night > registration and the next day on the road I often get questions about > my AHH. One woman in a pace line remarked that she didn't realize fat > tired bikes could go fast. (Little did she know that it is not the > tires that make it go fast, it's that a 50 year old man is trying to > keep up with an attractive woman that makes it go fast). > > There is a 1971 photo in Eugene Sloane's Complete Book of Cycling that > shows a pack of TOSRV riders climbing a hill. Of 20 bikes,10 have > upright roadster style handlebars and most of them are wearing normal > clothing. When I'm contemplating buying a new bike bit for TOSRV I > think about the thousands of riders forty years ago who didn't need > fancy bikes, shorts, lightweight this or that, to complete the 210 > mile tour. They just got on their bikes and did it; and they do it on > the same roads, over the same hills and in the same weather as we do > today. > > As the bike boom hit North America Greg and June Siple took their > large tour organizing expertise to a lot of new bike clubs to help > them put on a tour. I think there are still rides called TOSRV East, > TOSRV West, and TOSRV South. The NYC Five Borough ride is another > offshoot of TOSRV. > > Next year will be TOSRV's 50th. > > Dick, I'll be working hard to get to Tracy Park before the beer truck > closes. Adding 8 extra miles to the 105 mile route is not helping. > > -- > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-bu...@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.
