[RBW] Re: Tire Wear and Tear

Yes, that is what I am speaking of when I referring to the failure mode: a bulge that eventually will not go under the brake bridge anymore. This has happened to all the rears that I have mounted. None have lasted longer than 1200 miles. The fronts don't last that much longer. This is mostly i

[RBW] Re: Quickbeams are here

There is also a 5 speed hub from SunRace/Sturmey, with options for a barcon, "thumbie", or twist grip shifter I'm not crazy about complicating the bike, but I find myself getting older, and the idea of a bailout gear (or two) might not be a bad idea for that last hill before home while laden

[RBW] Will there be another run of the Legolas?

In a recent post I was asking about a frame to build up in a more "go- fast" style and in looking on cyclofiend.com I saw the Legolas and realized it would be almost perfect, does anyone know if another run is in the works? --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this me

[RBW] May SoCal Riv Ride

The conversation is kicking around a bit on flickrpage. Looking like the 16th or 17th. 40 miler over hill and dale in Redlands .

[RBW] Re: Quickbeams are here

A few quick thoughts from a first-gen QB owner: --Love the fork crown --Nicer lug at the bottom of the head tube --Don't like the silver color (I'm still partial to green) --Don't like the "text-only" downtube decal --Seat tube decal looks like it was thrown together at the last minute. Really,

[RBW] Re: Hi ho Rambouillet, Away!

Nice story! Sounds like a perfect ride. On Sat, Apr 25, 2009 at 5:32 PM, Bruce wrote: > I was betwixt and between on which bike to ride in today's Tour Autauga (a > cancer care/research fund raiser) which is the only supported ride in our > little town of Prattville, AL. I had in mind the Saluk

[RBW] Hi ho Rambouillet, Away!

I was betwixt and between on which bike to ride in today's Tour Autauga (a cancer care/research fund raiser) which is the only supported ride in our little town of Prattville, AL. I had in mind the Saluki, but the darned cyclometer kept reading about twice the speed it should be. I couldn't ferr

[RBW] Re: Quickbeams are here

The fork crown is definitely fancier than mine, and I like the seat tube panel.. On Sat, Apr 25, 2009 at 3:29 PM, usuk2007 wrote: > > I know I'm being the iconoclast here, but even the new pictures don't > make me like the new colour scheme any better. The bike looks anemic > and the decals look

[RBW] Re: Quickbeams are here

Paint is relatively cheap as is a new powder coating. I'd buy the bike if it was bile green or barnyard brown as long as it was solid and performed. Every bike I ride eventually gets thrashed so a new color is a fun way to make something a little different and protect the tubing for a few more yea

[RBW] Re: Quickbeams are here

I hear you loud and clear but I cannot share your tears. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of usuk2007 Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2009 3:29 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: Quickbeams are here I know

[RBW] Re: Blue Rambou on Flatrock Rd

I'm sure a lot of see many interesting things when we're "on gin." Or beer. Or wine ... --Eric www.wheelsnorth.org www.campyonly.com On Apr 25, 2009, at 3:51 PM, Bill Carter wrote: > > Blue Rambou spotted on Flatrock Rd near Watkinsville, GA, yesterday > afternoon. Would you be anyone on t

[RBW] Blue Rambou on Flatrock Rd

Blue Rambou spotted on Flatrock Rd near Watkinsville, GA, yesterday afternoon. Would you be anyone on this list? I live in the area and passed you riding my red Heron going in the opposite direction near Johnson Methodist . There is a lot of cycling activity around here, and some great rolli

[RBW] Re: Quickbeams are here

I know I'm being the iconoclast here, but even the new pictures don't make me like the new colour scheme any better. The bike looks anemic and the decals look almost half finished. This on the back of that Betty Foy head badge makes me weep. On Apr 25, 5:48 pm, EricP wrote: > In case folks hadn'

[RBW] Re: Quickbeams are here

In case folks hadn't checked, there are some new photos of the Quickbeam on the website. The photos are done against a darker (wood) background. Makes the colors stand out better, in my opinion. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Apr 25, 12:31�pm, rcnute wrote: > Agreed--the blue is very pretty with

[RBW] FS: 2 Schwalbe Marathon 47x622, 50 miles, $55 shipped

For sale: a matched pair of Schwalbe Marathon 47 x 622 (700c) tires. These tires have about 50 miles on them. Wire bead, kevlar guard (with the blue kevlar guard label from last season). $55 shipped to your door in the continental US. Please reply off list. --~--~-~--~~~-

[RBW] Re: Quickbeams are here

Agreed--the blue is very pretty with the silver. If only the QB came in 650b a la AHH... On Apr 25, 6:41 am, charlie wrote: > Everything goes with silver.its a very nice color and one > that will always be pleasant to look at. > > On Apr 23, 3:50 pm, Dustin Sharp wrote: > > > The Q

[RBW] Re: Quickbeams are here

Everything goes with silver.its a very nice color and one that will always be pleasant to look at. On Apr 23, 3:50 pm, Dustin Sharp wrote: > The Quickbeams will always be cool, but orange was definitely my favorite. > > > From: cm > > Reply-To: > > Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:33:09 -

[RBW] Re:

Would the drop-bar-end twist grip shifter from HubBub Cycles work? They make a version for Rohlhof, and another to cover other brands. Not sure if they still have them in stock. $59 (I have no connection to HubBub). Here's description from www.hubbub.com/store/ (search for "shifter"): "HubBub des

[RBW] Re: Quickbeams are here

No doubt. > > >http://www.flickr.com/photos/fastboy/3451920595/ > > ezra makes really beautiful things. Not just bikes, but fenders, > boxes, photographs. He touches a lot of things which seem to be more > beautiful as a result. > > More pictures here:http://www.flickr.com/photos/fastboy/tags/fas

[RBW] Quickbeam ICH

Art, Let us know how this works out...I'm interested in doing something similar. Angus On Apr 24, 8:22 pm, arthur strum wrote: > > On Apr 24, 8:25 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery > > wrote: > > >> You could do a 3sp QB without coldsetting. > > >> - Show quoted text - > > > I just picked up a

[RBW] Re: Optimizing Atlantis Handling

Michael, FWIW. I ride a 64cm Atlantis, with a 5-10 lbs saddle bag, drop bars about 1" above the saddle but using 700x37 Panaracers. I do not experience (perceive?) a push to the outside of the turn on this bike. I also ride a 64cm Rambouillet using 700x32 Panaracers that does feel more "respon

[RBW] Re: Weird CL post

"That thing" meaning the bike at Walmart. On Apr 24, 7:22 pm, Angus wrote: > 40 lbs bikes at Walmart? > > I took my daughter there to get a bike for her 12th birthday, she > wanted a cruiser.   The one they had was so heavy she couldn't pick it > up.  We bought her a Trek Lime from the LBS.  Tha

[RBW] Re: Optimizing Atlantis Handling

I don't know if this experience applies to the Atlantis, but I "roadified" many old steel mountain bikes, and they behaved exactly as you described in turns, as well as failed to hold a stable straight line, if I ran narrow tires. True 32s (eg, 1.25 Tioga City Slickers) brought some degrading of ha