[RBW] Who's drinking the Kool Aid?
I was trying to think of some clever reference to the Electric Kool Aid Acid Test, but failed. Probably the *only* think I don't like about riding my Hilsen are the occasional snarky comments about having imbibed in the Petersen Kool Aid. Never mind that everyone knows that we drink miruvor, or that I just happen to agree with riding with normal shoes, fenders, the "largest saddlebag I've ever seen!" (that was another comment, not uttered in an entirely friendly way), after years of experience... So I really want to respond by saying something about how this person or that drank the clipless Kool Aid, or the skinny tire Kool Aid, or the plastic saddle Kool Aid, and certainly the Karbon Kool Aid. But I never do. I'll bet other folks on this list have experienced this phenomenon... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Who's drinking the Kool Aid?
I've really enjoyed reading all these takes on the "problem"! I probably should have said that something like 99% of folks are simply interested or complimentary of the whole setup... I live in the Bay Area, so I'm hardly unusual. It's just funny how sometimes I feel like a Company Spokeman just because I'm riding the gear. I find it ironic that somebody else, who also is looking like a company spokesman in their team kit is talking to me about my Kool Aid, lol. Love to all! On Thursday, September 5, 2013 1:33:04 PM UTC-7, Corwin Booth wrote: > > I was trying to think of some clever reference to the Electric Kool Aid > Acid Test, but failed. > > Probably the *only* think I don't like about riding my Hilsen are the > occasional snarky comments about having imbibed in the Petersen Kool Aid. > Never mind that everyone knows that we drink miruvor, or that I just happen > to agree with riding with normal shoes, fenders, the "largest saddlebag > I've ever seen!" (that was another comment, not uttered in an entirely > friendly way), after years of experience... > > So I really want to respond by saying something about how this person or > that drank the clipless Kool Aid, or the skinny tire Kool Aid, or the > plastic saddle Kool Aid, and certainly the Karbon Kool Aid. But I never do. > > I'll bet other folks on this list have experienced this phenomenon... > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: rene herse crank
I've been riding the Herse cranks for a few months now, and really like them... I went with a 48/30. My main reason for getting them was the desire for a compact double with a smaller-than-34 (I ride in the Berkeley Hills a lot... love my 30t!). Shifting up for the 18-tooth jump works nicely. I do have one issue. In order to make the shift onto the big chainring, the derailleur cage is pushed out far enough and the Q is low enough that the crank arm rubs the cage as I pedal. At the moment, I just back the cage off a bit after I shift up (friction shifting). I wrote Jan about it, and he pointed out that the Campy "Mirage FB" front derailleur is pretty wide, and that, together with the 18t jump, might be the cause. I know a lot of folks here use that derailleur, so I thought I'd point out the problem. On that note, anybody got a good suggestion for a different front derailleur? Corwin On Sunday, May 27, 2012 12:36:06 AM UTC-7, stonehog wrote: > > I've been commuting for the past few weeks with one of the new Rene Herse > cranks on my AHH. http://www.compasscycle.com/cranks_bb.html I haven't > seen any reviews on this yet, so I figured I would share a few > thoughts/opinions with the group. I'm not really a crankoholic, and have > mainly ridden wider Q mountain cranks. I mainly wanted to upgrade the bike > a bit, and thought a well built crankset would be a nice add. Something > that would last as long as the frame, perhaps. > > I've never had any experience with a narrow tread road bike, and was a bit > worried that having a narrow Q would be a problem. So far that has not > worked out to be the case. I find it comfortable, and natural. The length > of these are 171mm, which is close to what I'm finding to be ideal for me. > I tend to lately favor the 170mm cranks I have on another bike over the > 175mm I've been using for the past 20 years. > > The finish and feel of these cranks is indeed very nice, and every bit as > good as it has been billed. The chainrings are nice and thick, but > elegant. To me, these cranks feel more solid than the others I've used > lately including Sugino XD, Suntour XC Pro, and modern Shimano Deore and XT > cranks, as well as a Race Face outboard bearing set I have on my mtb. > They are very nice to look at, as well, with a highly polished finish, and > simple, clean and classy lines that go really well with the Rivendell > frame. > > It was recommended by Jan that I use a 110mm bottom bracket, so I ordered > one, but decided to try the cranks with a 107mm that I had on already. > They went on easily, and the arms have at least 3-5mm clearance with the > chainstays. The chainline is adequate, as well. I got 44/28 rings to go > with an 11-32 cassette. This gives me plenty of range for the hilly riding > I do in the area. Bottom line - I highly recommend these. Love em! > > Pics: > > http://flic.kr/s/aHsjzzumnw > > Brian > Seattle, WA > -- 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/-/sJd-Sf99NwUJ. 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: haven't been riding my Roadeo lately
Glad the Romin is working for you. I was having the same issues with the B17: It solved 90% of all my saddle issues (sore tuberositis and saddle sores) , but was seriously killing my "nether regions" on longer rides. Because the leather solved serious problems I had always had previously, I tried several different leather saddles: Brooks Pro, Swift, and Imperial, as well as the Selle Anatomica Titanico. The Imperial solved my problems, as well as allowing me to tilt the nose up a bit more. The slot felt funny for a while, but after about 500 miles and several long rides, absolutely no problems. Yay! On Tuesday, June 24, 2014 8:04:55 PM UTC-7, Don Compton wrote: > > I was having problems with the "nether regions" and had to finally give up > on Brooks B17's. On the way, I discovered the Specialized Romin saddle and > Assos shorts. > My discomfort was so bad that I went to Kaiser and had all the tests. > Health wise, everything is "ok". > Well, the Romin saddle and Assos shorts are my "go to". > Now, my Roadeo's seat tube angle is too shallow for my Romin saddle. I'm > going to try one of my Rivet saddles with my new Soma Highway bars. I think > this is going to be a winner. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Not too off topic I hope...
I use the Lumix ZS15. Well, that is more or less what it is called now, don't have the camera with me. I use it taking shots on and off the bike. On the bike, I keep it in a handlebar bag. The "winder" bump out makes it very easy to get a firm grip, and the switching is all right there so you can operate it with one hand very easily. It also turns on rapidly, and has a decent lens. I've been very happy with the quality of photos, video, and sound. So there you go! Happy trails! On Tuesday, December 4, 2012 5:19:43 AM UTC-8, Will wrote: > > Manny: that film by Jesus is great. It brings me back to my days out > there. I would often ride the same routes. It's been too long, I've got to > get out there again sometime soon. Thanks for sharing. > > I've often thought about starting a thread but thought better of it > because it seemed off topic. I always look at all of the great photos that > you post. In this video I catch a glimpse of your camera but can't id it. I > know a great camera doesn't make a great photographer and you are certainly > that. But it looks like something that is not too bulky and easy to carry > around on the bike. What is it? > > If anyone else has cameras that they like to take out on rides on their > Rivs (Riv content!), I would like to hear about them. I'm sick of my crappy > iPhone photos and want to step up to a good all around camera that will > travel well yet still give me a good focal range to capture good, crisp > shots. Something easy to strap across my chest and get up and running fast. > Any recommendations? > > -- 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/-/qiz09O42K9cJ. 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.
