[RBW] Re: Flat-resistant 650A tires with non-black walls

2009-03-04 Thread Tokyo Crank
I have the Marathon's on my folding bike and Mitsuboshi Trimlines in 650A on my touring bicycle. I haven't had a puncture on the touring bike, err, ever, and I've put 1000s of Km on it, including long 20-30km stretches up and down riverside paths ( for which read "rocks, gravel, stones, mud" ) and

[RBW] Re: Flat-resistant 650A tires with non-black walls

2009-03-04 Thread Darren Stone
Thanks, all. Helpful feedback and some emails so far. Yes, it is in fact a Saluki shod with 650A wheels. By design. :) (I'll post pics when the build-up is done...) And thanks for tempering my flat paranoia. I think you're probably right... I'm in one of those decision-making mindsets when

[RBW] Orange County, CA, frame resource

2009-03-04 Thread Doug Peterson
Fellow Rivendellians: Wanted to have some extra racks mounts added to my Atlantis. Found a guy in Tustin who does everything from minor adds like mine up to custom frames. Excellent work, knows what he's doing and fair prices. His name is Denis Duty and his contact is: dd...@tmail.com

[RBW] Re: Rainy Day Hill ride

2009-03-04 Thread Peter Merryman
This year's Fargo Street climb is in about a week, March 15th, organized by the LA Wheelmen. Not a race, but a friendly contest to see who can climb it the most times in a row. Ouch. The city lists it as 32%, most folks say it's 33%, sometimes it's claimed to be 35%. I'm a believer in the 33% t

[RBW] Re: Sugino XD Crank For Sale

2009-03-04 Thread Eric Norris
Cranks are 175mm. I'll get a BB length for you--I think its a 115. Also, I will check when I get home to see if the mounting points for the smallest ring are tapped for bolts. Looking at the photos, I'm not sure they are (I never used more than one ring, so it wasn't an issue for me). --E

[RBW] Re: Sugino XD Crank For Sale

2009-03-04 Thread Doug Peterson
Eric: What is the crank arm length? What is the BB length? dougP _ From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Eric Norris Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 1:07 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Sugino

[RBW] Sugino

2009-03-04 Thread Eric Norris
Forgot to mention that the cranks are 175mm. --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send

[RBW] Sugino XD Crank For Sale

2009-03-04 Thread Eric Norris
I have a Sugino XD crankset that's literally gathering dust. Photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176...@n03/3328524593/sizes/l/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176...@n03/3328525269/sizes/l/in/photostream/ As shown, the cranks are currently set up as a single-speed (with

[RBW] Re: Flat-resistant 650A tires with non-black walls

2009-03-04 Thread Chicken Sandwich
650A on a Saluki? Are you sure it's not 650B? On Tue, Mar 3, 2009 at 9:43 PM, Darren Stone wrote: > > Hi all. First post. Great group; have lurked for a while. > > Functionally, I like the Schwalbe Marathon (with KevlarGuard, not the > extra heavy version). Weight, tread, & construction suit

[RBW] Re: Nigel Smythe Tweed Handlebar Bag

2009-03-04 Thread d2mini
I was thinking the opposite because I haven't seen them all winter. Thought maybe tweed was a fair weather thing. lol On Mar 4, 12:13 pm, "Doug Peterson" wrote: > Were getting close to spring - maybe tweed is a winter thing?  :) > > dougP > > -Original Message- > From: rbw-owners-bunch

[RBW] Re: Flat-resistant 650A tires with non-black walls

2009-03-04 Thread J. Burkhalter
On Mar 4, 12:33 pm, Patrick in VT wrote: > sure, the marathons are bomber and a great choice for serious touring > or commuting regularly where you know there will be glass and other > debris that can cause punctures.  but, for the kind of riding you > described, some might consider them overki

[RBW] Re: Nigel Smythe Tweed Handlebar Bag

2009-03-04 Thread Doug Peterson
Were getting close to spring - maybe tweed is a winter thing? :) dougP -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of d2mini Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 9:17 AM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: Nigel Smythe T

[RBW] Re: Flat-resistant 650A tires with non-black walls

2009-03-04 Thread Patrick in VT
nobody likes a flat tire, but you might be overthinking the whole flat- resistance thing. sure, the marathons are bomber and a great choice for serious touring or commuting regularly where you know there will be glass and other debris that can cause punctures. but, for the kind of riding you des

[RBW] Re: Nigel Smythe Tweed Handlebar Bag

2009-03-04 Thread d2mini
What's up with the production of the Tweed versions of thier bags??? One bag on the riv site says that tweed is now seasonal. Others don't mention it at all. I'm interested in a green tweed Big Loafer. On Mar 3, 2:35 pm, michaeltburn wrote: > Hello World! > > I confessed in a letter to John Be