Re: [RBW] Re: Brake Shoes for Tektro 720's
I'm curious about the shorter shoes that come with the new 720's. Does anyone know if they clear the fork arms/seat stays ? They do clear on my Simpleone. It is just about time to replace them, any suggestions from the bunch? On another note, it was cold and wet here in Fort Collins yesterday, and got to wear my WollyWarm Sargent sweater all day, what a great sweater! Dave Nawrocki Fort Collins, CO -- 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: Nitto Technomic Deluxe 110
Sold -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/eTXYso2iIdIJ. 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: Supreme 35's on a Rambouillet or LongLow
The JB's are fine/good, but getting quite a few miles on them. I have the Supreme 40's on my Atlantis and really like them. Thanks, -- Forrest -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/vBefqbnbik4J. 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: Baggins and Carradice Bags for Sale
Could I see photos of the Camper? Thanks, -- Forrest -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/sFXM4KQN7S0J. 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] Is the RBW 5% off data-entry deal over now?
Is the RBW 5% off data-entry deal over now? -- Forrest -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/Ot0Nz0dIQi4J. 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: Is the RBW 5% off data-entry deal over now?
The email I received about it mentioned no expiration date. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/sJuDAaj6zwIJ. 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: Is the RBW 5% off data-entry deal over now?
The offer is still good for your first order on the new site. Just enter "lug" as the coupon code and you will get the savings. Thanks, everyone, for registering and being patient while we learn the back end of the order processing. Best regards, John at RBW, virtually. On Oct 9, 6:56 am, Forrest wrote: > Is the RBW 5% off data-entry deal over now? -- Forrest -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Is the RBW 5% off data-entry deal over now?
Hey John, I placed an order last weekend and have not received an email saying the order has shipped but when I log into my account and check my order it says it is either being processed or being shipped , should I give a jingle to HQ on Monday to check or just sit tight? Dave Nawrocki Fort Collins, CO - Original Message - From: "John Bennett" To: "RBW Owners Bunch" Sent: Sunday, October 9, 2011 8:36:16 AM Subject: [RBW] Re: Is the RBW 5% off data-entry deal over now? The offer is still good for your first order on the new site. Just enter "lug" as the coupon code and you will get the savings. Thanks, everyone, for registering and being patient while we learn the back end of the order processing. Best regards, John at RBW, virtually. On Oct 9, 6:56 am, Forrest wrote: > Is the RBW 5% off data-entry deal over now? -- Forrest -- 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. -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: 2x7 AHH, no front derailer
Are you using the stock rings on the crankset? If you decide to go the derailerless route I'd make sure you were using singlespeed specific rings (which you should be able to get in both 32t and 42t) or old rings from the era before there were ramps and pins and "profiled" teeth. Having uniformly tall teeth and none of the little shift aids might just be enough to prevent the chain unshipping for your type of riding. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/ZRuNKlHLmGwJ. 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: 2x7 AHH, no front derailer
Finally something making a little sense..I can't see any chain coming off a chain ring assuming there is tension from the rear deraileurI've been scratching my head wondering what the heck all the chatter is about. There have been quite a few 1x5's 1x7's 1x9 set ups made over the years and I've never heard of chains derailing due to chain angle...if this were true you would derail all the time (front derailer or not) every time you hopped a root or hit a chuckhole.if your rear tension spring is weak get a new one. Off my soapbox now..its early and my coffee was decaf On Oct 9, 9:21 am, Jeremy Till wrote: > Are you using the stock rings on the crankset? If you decide to go the > derailerless route I'd make sure you were using singlespeed specific rings > (which you should be able to get in both 32t and 42t) or old rings from the > era before there were ramps and pins and "profiled" teeth. Having uniformly > tall teeth and none of the little shift aids might just be enough to prevent > the chain unshipping for your type of riding. -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Is the RBW 5% off data-entry deal over now?
I got my order, but no 5% discount. I believe I put "lugs", not "lug", in the box, so maybe that screwed it up. Oh well. Joe "What, me make a mistake? Pfft." Bernard Fairfield, CA. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/DTHCawSmtysJ. 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Samuel P Taylor & Wet and wild Point Reyes Mini Trip. Ride Report and Photos
Joe, Your explanation is very logical, at least for motorcycles where the machine itself is quite heavy. I'm just wondering if for a light bicycle, where the rider weight is so much higher, placing the load closer to the wheels actually achieves the same purpose. I'll have to try it next time, but it's how the touring loading has evolved over time and I assume it's for a good reason. I'm no expert, so just speculating... René Sent from my iPhone 4 On Oct 8, 2011, at 9:04 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: It probably has something to do with polar moment of inertia. Back in the day, Honda attempted to make their GP race bikes handle better by putting all of the weight - including the gas tank - as low as possible, and discovered they were hard to turn. It turned out the bike had a "middle" that the rider on top, and the wheels below, moved around. By putting most of the bike down around the wheels, the rider was forcing what amounted to much heavier wheels to the right as he was leaning left. In the next design, they centralized the mass in the handlebar/gas tank/seat plane, with the rider as the lighter "top", and the wheels as the lighter "bottom". Having most of the mass in the middle - around seat height - made for better handling because the heaviest parts were "neutral". We think the wheels stay in a stationary position, while the rest of the bike/rider leans from that axis, but it's not true. As you lean into a corner, the wheels drift the opposite way as a counterbalance. Therefore, loading the bags closer to the rider's seat means that mass stays put while the extremities of rider and wheels pivot around it. Make sense? Joe Bernard Fairfield, CA. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/hW5YhSW4rxoJ. 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. -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: 2x7 AHH, no front derailer
On Sun, 2011-10-09 at 09:53 -0700, charlie wrote: > Finally something making a little sense..I can't see any chain > coming off a chain ring assuming there is tension from the rear > deraileurI've been scratching my head wondering what the heck all > the chatter is about. There have been quite a few 1x5's 1x7's 1x9 set > ups made over the years and I've never heard of chains derailing due > to chain angle... And yet, 1x7s and 1x9s are known to throw the chain. Some bikes do it so often owners have claimed their bikes are possessed by evil spirits. Here, for example http://www.foldsoc.co.uk/mchaink.html is an article about a chain keeper devised to prevent AM-7 and AM-8 Alex Moulton bicycles from thowing chains. Trust me, if it didn't happen nobody would bother with devising such things! -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: 2x7 AHH, no front derailer
Well heck, if you need to use a device to keep the chain on why not just use a derailler ? If a shifter and a cable is just too much to deal with Better off with a single speed. . . lol. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/4F-EOJdDQJsJ. 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: Trangia/winter stove
Hi, not being a Riv owner I don't post to this list much, but I do find I have general interest in many of the topics such as comfortable bikes with fenders and fat tires and I love Trangia stoves. From what I understand the multi fuel burner works with the 27 set as well as the 25. I plan to purchase one for this winter, mainly for melting snow while winter camping. The only place I have found online that carries the multifuel kit is outdoorgb.com in the UK. I'd be interested if you or anyone on list would know where it or the Optimus Nova adapter you mention is available in the US? John On Oct 8, 9:02 pm, mizrachi wrote: > Anyone with experience using a Trangia during the winter? I see they > offer a winter kit, which looks like a simple primer for the spirit > burner, a multifuel option, which might only work with the larger > Trangia 25 set, and an adapter that will enable an Optimus Nova burner > to fit in the Spirit slot and, I guess, work like the Trangia > multifuel. Any first hand accounts or winter stove tips? -- 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: parts made in places where worker conditions are fairly reasonable
I guess supplying the wrong alloy or the wrong temper are the same problem in my book. You can run into this same issue when purchasing (as some insurance companies permit) non-factory steel service parts for auto crash repair. There is a big supply base in China for these parts, but they either don't know, or don't care about the manufacturers specifications. If it's magnetic, sinks in water and rusts, it's steel.and that's good enough. Jim On Oct 8, 11:09 am, Jan Heine wrote: > > The chainring maker doesn't temper the aluminum. It is supplied as > plates that are already tempered. If you buy from a reputable > supplier, then the temper is guaranteed. You can get aluminum from > cheaper sources, but the quality is not assured. > > Jan Heine > Compass Bicycles Ltd.http://www.compasscycle.com > > Follow our blog athttp://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Carradice Camper Price Lowered
I am lowering my asking price to $100 shipped to CONUS Carradice "Camper Long Flap" great big expandable capacity saddlebag. Black waxed cotton canvas with white leather straps. Older version with cloth "Carradice" logo rather than the new metal name tag. 2 flapped and buckled side pockets. Huge main compartment. Good used condition. I will send photos to interested parties. I prefer payment through Paypal for the security provided. Please contact me at mschw...@nmsu.edu. Thanks, Marc -- 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: Is the RBW 5% off data-entry deal over now?
I put in a order right when they announced the sale. It took a good five days before I got the order has shipped email. I think that the combined effort of getting up to speed with the new site and filling more orders coming in because of the sale has them a bit tied up. Understandably. -- 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: Bags, bagman, bars, seats
During fall cleaning I found the following items that are looking for a new home: 1. Nitto mustache bars $65 shipped ($84 plus shipping new at RBW) 2. Nigel Smythe Keven's bag -- This is like the Sackville SaddleSack XS but it's tan canvas. $45 shipped (Sackville is $65) 3. Nigel Smythe Seat Pouch -- Tan canvas, not tweed. $70 shipped (Tweed is $160) 4. Nigel Smythe Hobo Bag -- Tan canvas. The leather straps to fasten to handlebars are missing. I was using the Irish straps but those have been transferred to another use. $65 shipped 5. Carradice Bagman Expedition Quick Release -- $75 shipped ($82 plus shipping at Peter White, if he has them) 6. Two Fizik saddles, both black (they don't fit my tuches but may fit you): Gobi XM $40 shipped (this was slightly used when I bought it; I didn't add many miles to it); Nisene $40 shippped (this was new when I bought it; and I didn't put many miles on it either) Paypal preferred. jim mather walnut creek ca -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Trangia/winter stove
John, I've emailed Trangia about this and will report back whether or not a Trangia 27 set will work with the multi-fuel. As far as ordering one, I'll also look into it, but thanks for the url tip. On Oct 9, 5:14 pm, John Guerry wrote: > Hi, not being a Riv owner I don't post to this list much, but I do > find I have general interest in many of the topics such as comfortable > bikes with fenders and fat tires and I love Trangia stoves. From what > I understand the multi fuel burner works with the 27 set as well as > the 25. I plan to purchase one for this winter, mainly for melting > snow while winter camping. The only place I have found online that > carries the multifuel kit is outdoorgb.com in the UK. I'd be > interested if you or anyone on list would know where it or the Optimus > Nova adapter you mention is available in the US? > > John > > On Oct 8, 9:02 pm, mizrachi wrote: > > > > > > > > > Anyone with experience using a Trangia during the winter? I see they > > offer a winter kit, which looks like a simple primer for the spirit > > burner, a multifuel option, which might only work with the larger > > Trangia 25 set, and an adapter that will enable an Optimus Nova burner > > to fit in the Spirit slot and, I guess, work like the Trangia > > multifuel. Any first hand accounts or winter stove tips? -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Samuel P Taylor & Wet and wild Point Reyes Mini Trip. Ride Report and Photos
Theres numbers then there is experience. I don't know the numbers. I can tell you that small weights in the 20 ish pound range on the upper racks are not that big a deal in "most" cases. I can say from experience that the lower rider on the front handles better than on top. However I can also say that I've toured many miles with loads high and hand no difficulty. I was running panniers on an old man mountain that did fine. But that was 40ish pounds on the front alone. So my belief is .. that if you are going trekking with large amounts of weight top and bottom the low riders and such are great and help... or large panniers that hang from a top hanging rack with most weight in the bottom. Since there is other weight on top as well this off sets and creates a better ride. That is what I've experienced. I also have no problems with a case of soda in the front basket .. but I do notice that the same weight in low riders / panniers handles better. (tack on in my opinion) (for my bikes) (in Missouri on Saturdays with 3.5 mph winds) Don't try this with full moon. Do some load testing for yourself ... see the differences.. they are there and most cases minimal. (on sunny days when no one is watching) Kelly -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/3FwtPKbYkPIJ. 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.
Re: [RBW] Carradice Camper Price Lowered
Marc, Could you please send some pictures my way? Thanks, Eric On Sun, Oct 9, 2011 at 8:30 AM, Marc Schwartz wrote: > > I am lowering my asking price to $100 shipped to CONUS > > Carradice "Camper Long Flap" great big expandable capacity saddlebag. Black > waxed cotton canvas with white leather straps. Older version with cloth > "Carradice" logo rather than the new metal name tag. 2 flapped and buckled > side pockets. Huge main compartment. > Good used condition. > > I will send photos to interested parties. I prefer payment through Paypal > for the security provided. Please contact me at mschw...@nmsu.edu. > > Thanks, > Marc > > -- > 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. > > -- 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.
Re: [RBW] FS: Bags, bagman, bars, seats
Jim, Im interested in #2. What's it's condition? René Sent from my iPhone 4 On Oct 9, 2011, at 5:47 PM, Jim Mather wrote: > During fall cleaning I found the following items that are looking for > a new home: > > 1. Nitto mustache bars $65 shipped ($84 plus shipping new at RBW) > > 2. Nigel Smythe Keven's bag -- This is like the Sackville SaddleSack > XS but it's tan canvas. $45 shipped (Sackville is $65) > > 3. Nigel Smythe Seat Pouch -- Tan canvas, not tweed. $70 shipped (Tweed is > $160) > > 4. Nigel Smythe Hobo Bag -- Tan canvas. The leather straps to fasten > to handlebars are missing. I was using the Irish straps but those have > been transferred to another use. $65 shipped > > 5. Carradice Bagman Expedition Quick Release -- $75 shipped ($82 plus > shipping at Peter White, if he has them) > > 6. Two Fizik saddles, both black (they don't fit my tuches but may fit > you): Gobi XM $40 shipped (this was slightly used when I bought it; I > didn't add many miles to it); Nisene $40 shippped (this was new when I > bought it; and I didn't put many miles on it either) > > Paypal preferred. > > jim mather > walnut creek ca > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Samuel P Taylor & Wet and wild Point Reyes Mini Trip. Ride Report and Photos
LOL Kelly! Sent from my iPhone 4 On Oct 9, 2011, at 5:53 PM, Kelly Sleeper wrote: > Theres numbers then there is experience. I don't know the numbers. I can > tell you that small weights in the 20 ish pound range on the upper racks are > not that big a deal in "most" cases. I can say from experience that the > lower rider on the front handles better than on top. However I can also say > that I've toured many miles with loads high and hand no difficulty. I was > running panniers on an old man mountain that did fine. But that was 40ish > pounds on the front alone. > > So my belief is .. that if you are going trekking with large amounts of > weight top and bottom the low riders and such are great and help... or large > panniers that hang from a top hanging rack with most weight in the bottom. > Since there is other weight on top as well this off sets and creates a better > ride. That is what I've experienced. I also have no problems with a case > of soda in the front basket .. but I do notice that the same weight in low > riders / panniers handles better. (tack on in my opinion) (for my bikes) > (in Missouri on Saturdays with 3.5 mph winds) Don't try this with full moon. > > Do some load testing for yourself ... see the differences.. they are there > and most cases minimal. (on sunny days when no one is watching) > > Kelly > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/3FwtPKbYkPIJ. > 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. > -- 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] Yom Kippur and friction shifting
Don't know how much anyone outside of Israel is aware of this, but the holiest day of the Jewish year is a bicycle paradise here in the holy land. Almost no one drives and the kids (and me) take to the street, including major highways. You can ride all day and see maybe 10 cars but thousands of bikes wherever you look. The kids look forward to it all year, which is pretty funny since it is traditionally quite a serious holiday being the day of atonement and all. I always take my son on a long ride and all you hear is the whirr of bicycle wheels. Riv content, I took advantage of the opportunity to try the friction option on my bar ends. I'm an instant convert. Why didn't I do that earlier? Jay -- 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.
Re: [RBW] FS: Bags, bagman, bars, seats
Hi Rene -- Very good condition. I uploaded some photos here: https://picasaweb.google.com/110622815911611774447/October92011 You're in the Bay Area, aren't you? If you want to pick it up, you can have it for $40. thanks, jim On Sun, Oct 9, 2011 at 6:25 PM, René Sterental wrote: > Jim, > > Im interested in #2. What's it's condition? > > René > > Sent from my iPhone 4 > > On Oct 9, 2011, at 5:47 PM, Jim Mather wrote: > >> During fall cleaning I found the following items that are looking for >> a new home: >> >> 1. Nitto mustache bars $65 shipped ($84 plus shipping new at RBW) >> >> 2. Nigel Smythe Keven's bag -- This is like the Sackville SaddleSack >> XS but it's tan canvas. $45 shipped (Sackville is $65) >> >> 3. Nigel Smythe Seat Pouch -- Tan canvas, not tweed. $70 shipped (Tweed is >> $160) >> >> 4. Nigel Smythe Hobo Bag -- Tan canvas. The leather straps to fasten >> to handlebars are missing. I was using the Irish straps but those have >> been transferred to another use. $65 shipped >> >> 5. Carradice Bagman Expedition Quick Release -- $75 shipped ($82 plus >> shipping at Peter White, if he has them) >> >> 6. Two Fizik saddles, both black (they don't fit my tuches but may fit >> you): Gobi XM $40 shipped (this was slightly used when I bought it; I >> didn't add many miles to it); Nisene $40 shippped (this was new when I >> bought it; and I didn't put many miles on it either) >> >> Paypal preferred. >> >> jim mather >> walnut creek ca >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. >> > > -- > 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. > > -- 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: Bags, bagman, bars, seats
I uploaded some photos here: https://picasaweb.google.com/110622815911611774447/October92011 On Sun, Oct 9, 2011 at 5:47 PM, Jim Mather wrote: > During fall cleaning I found the following items that are looking for > a new home: > > 1. Nitto mustache bars $65 shipped ($84 plus shipping new at RBW) > > 2. Nigel Smythe Keven's bag -- This is like the Sackville SaddleSack > XS but it's tan canvas. $45 shipped (Sackville is $65) > > 3. Nigel Smythe Seat Pouch -- Tan canvas, not tweed. $70 shipped (Tweed is > $160) > > 4. Nigel Smythe Hobo Bag -- Tan canvas. The leather straps to fasten > to handlebars are missing. I was using the Irish straps but those have > been transferred to another use. $65 shipped > > 5. Carradice Bagman Expedition Quick Release -- $75 shipped ($82 plus > shipping at Peter White, if he has them) > > 6. Two Fizik saddles, both black (they don't fit my tuches but may fit > you): Gobi XM $40 shipped (this was slightly used when I bought it; I > didn't add many miles to it); Nisene $40 shippped (this was new when I > bought it; and I didn't put many miles on it either) > > Paypal preferred. > > jim mather > walnut creek ca > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Yom Kippur and friction shifting
Considering how notoriously awful Israeli drivers are, I'd relish this opportunity. Still, I don't thinking riding thru Bnei Brak on Yom Kippur would be such a good idea. On Oct 9, 1:59 pm, Jay wrote: > Don't know how much anyone outside of Israel is aware of this, but the > holiest day of the Jewish year is a bicycle paradise here in the holy > land. Almost no one drives and the kids (and me) take to the street, > including major highways. You can ride all day and see maybe 10 cars > but thousands of bikes wherever you look. The kids look forward to it > all year, which is pretty funny since it is traditionally quite a > serious holiday being the day of atonement and all. > > I always take my son on a long ride and all you hear is the whirr of > bicycle wheels. > > Riv content, I took advantage of the opportunity to try the friction > option on my bar ends. I'm an instant convert. > Why didn't I do that earlier? > > Jay -- 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] bombadil fork crown hole
The rear facing hole in the fork crown on my Bombadil is recessed a bit like a brake mount, but its smaller. When I put a Nitto Mini-Front rack on my SimpleOne I used the recessed allen bolt from a side pull break. That doesn't work with the Bombadil. But the the back face of the crown where the hole is isn't flat like the front either. Do any of you know why the recess on the back face of the Bombadil fork crown is there? Thanks, Ted -- 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: Samuel P Taylor & Wet and wild Point Reyes Mini Trip. Ride Report and Photos
Thanks for the replies everybody, you made my decision easier. I will probably go with the saddlesack over the panniers because of the trunk-like storage vs. the split storage of panniers. I have some time to decide for sure though because they are both out of stock at the moment. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/UnZc_jIUGYEJ. 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: So Torn, Cannot Decide
I spent quite a bit of time deciding between models, the original objective was a single bike to handle my varied style of riding, urban to exploration. Lots of research, looking at photos on the internet, 3 trips to RWBHQ, reading the discussions on line etc. I narrowed it down to Atlantis, Hillborne or Hunqapillar for utility .. A H H for beauty. A few more calls to RWB and I am now in possession of a 54 Hunqapillar. I am more than satisfied with my decision. The Hunq is now winterized with fenders and Schwalbe Marathon Supremes in an actual 42 (I believe). When late spring comes around, I will remove the fenders and go to a larger knobbier off road tire. The Hunq is a very versatile unit. The head tube is not too short, I am running 48 Noodle drops with a 100 Dirt drop stem...it will adjust as high as you'd care to go. I added brake interrupters and of course bar ends ( been using them for over 40 years) Still messing with pedals, now on my third style in less than 2 weeks. If I were to choose just one bike (again), it would still be the Hunqapillar, it will do it all. Were I doing less off road, I would get the Atlantis... If I were doing less off road and going to carry less, I'd get the AHH. A major advantage of the Hunqapillar, aside from ultimate versatility, is the lower frame price which allows some funds for the "add-ons" Many thanks to everyone at Rivendell for their fine advise and service and many thanks to all who ( unknowingly ) contributed to my decision via postings on the discussion groups and contribution of images on the internet. Best of luck with your decision not a bad idea to try to get a cheap flight to the Bay Area and spend some time at RBWHQ. -- 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] New to list, introduction
I don't know how I missed this group for so long, but here's a belated introduction. I ride a 65cm "Long Low," which was built by hand back in '98 or '99, a Joe Stark frame. It's set up with half-step + granny gearing, six speeds at the back. Great fun on long rides and in the hills, and for short grocery runs, too. My PBH is about 94, and I have long arms... this frame fits perfectly. I've had the moustache bars since new, and might soon experiment with a pair of Albies, just to see what the difference feels like. http://diesel.smugmug.com/Shiny-Things/Rivendell-LongLow My work commute has changed, and I'm now looking to add a "fewer" speed bike, if I can find something that fits, probably a used Quickbeam. - Andrew, Berkeley -- 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: bombadil fork crown hole
The crown is the same as we use on lots of other forks, some of which have sidepulls...thats why the recess. It is easy to fill in with right-sized washers or spacers, and it ought to be easy to mount a rack. We do it a lot, and since the crowns come out of the same molds, it's unlikely that your hole would be too small for anything... You could use a flat washer and a hex nut. G On Oct 8, 2:39 pm, ted wrote: > The rear facing hole in the fork crown on my Bombadil is recessed a > bit like a brake mount, but its smaller. > When I put a Nitto Mini-Front rack on my SimpleOne I used the recessed > allen bolt from a side pull break. > That doesn't work with the Bombadil. But the the back face of the > crown where the hole is isn't flat like the front either. > Do any of you know why the recess on the back face of the Bombadil > fork crown is there? > > Thanks, > Ted -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: So Torn, Cannot Decide
GREAT! The decision makes a lot of sense. Need pix! On Sun, Oct 9, 2011 at 8:24 PM, Jeff H wrote: > > I spent quite a bit of time deciding between models, the original > objective was a single bike to handle my varied style of riding, urban > to exploration. > Lots of research, looking at photos on the internet, 3 trips to RWBHQ, > reading the discussions on line etc. I narrowed it down to Atlantis, > Hillborne or Hunqapillar for > utility .. A H H for beauty. > A few more calls to RWB and I am now in possession of a 54 > Hunqapillar. I am more than satisfied with my decision. The Hunq is > now winterized with fenders and Schwalbe Marathon Supremes in an > actual 42 (I believe). When late spring comes around, I will remove > the fenders and go to a larger knobbier off road tire. The Hunq is a > very versatile unit. > > The head tube is not too short, I am running 48 Noodle drops with a > 100 Dirt drop stem...it will adjust as high as you'd care to go. I > added brake interrupters and of course bar ends ( been using them for > over 40 years) Still messing with pedals, now on my third style in > less than 2 weeks. > > If I were to choose just one bike (again), it would still be the > Hunqapillar, it will do it all. Were I doing less off road, I would > get the Atlantis... If I were doing less off road and going to carry > less, I'd get the AHH. > A major advantage of the Hunqapillar, aside from ultimate versatility, > is the lower frame price which allows some funds for the "add-ons" > > Many thanks to everyone at Rivendell for their fine advise and service > and many thanks to all who ( unknowingly ) contributed to my decision > via postings on the discussion groups and contribution of images on > the internet. > > Best of luck with your decision not a bad idea to try to get a > cheap flight to the Bay Area and spend some time at RBWHQ. > > -- > 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. > > -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] New to list, introduction
Hey Andrew, I think I have the 61cm version of your bike! :-) Joe S built some nice bikes! It looks great. Great bar wrapping, and the fork crown is really unique. I've never seen one like that and love it! On Sun, Oct 9, 2011 at 8:48 AM, BSWP wrote: > I don't know how I missed this group for so long, but here's a belated > introduction. I ride a 65cm "Long Low," which was built by hand back > in '98 or '99, a Joe Stark frame. It's set up with half-step + granny > gearing, six speeds at the back. Great fun on long rides and in the > hills, and for short grocery runs, too. My PBH is about 94, and I have > long arms... this frame fits perfectly. I've had the moustache bars > since new, and might soon experiment with a pair of Albies, just to > see what the difference feels like. > > http://diesel.smugmug.com/Shiny-Things/Rivendell-LongLow > > My work commute has changed, and I'm now looking to add a "fewer" > speed bike, if I can find something that fits, probably a used > Quickbeam. > > - Andrew, Berkeley > > -- > 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. > > -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
