[RBW] Re: F.S. 50cm Soma Mixte complete bike

the bike is sold as of tuesday evening. On Aug 1, 10:41 am, Rene wrote: > I hope it is okay to post this. > > Calling all Bay Area members of the RBW Owners Bunch. I am selling my > 50cm Soma Mixte for $650 pick up here in San Jose. > > This bike is very slightly used. I used it as my trainer bik

[RBW] Re: Root beer Rambouillet

Personally, I see no root beer... just a page for TinyURL. -Scott On Aug 3, 9:32 pm, rcnute wrote: > Try this:http://tiny.cc/maphy > > Ryan > > On Aug 3, 9:31 pm, rcnute wrote: > > > Wow, I love this color!  I don't think I've seen a Rivendell like > > this.  http://tiny.cc/wreyu > > > Ryan --

Re: [RBW] Re: Some comparative biking data

Photos of Rodeo and build specs ... please? Patrick "equally slow on all his bikes" Moore On Tue, Aug 3, 2010 at 10:52 PM, Anne Paulson wrote: > On Tue, Aug 3, 2010 at 6:27 PM, charlie wrote: > > Holy Cow!..The only way one bicycle is (noticeably) faster > > than another is if your posi

Re: [RBW] Re: Some comparative biking data

On Tue, Aug 3, 2010 at 6:27 PM, charlie wrote: > Holy Cow!..The only way one bicycle is (noticeably) faster > than another is if your position is more aerodynamic. Wow! That must mean that when I ride my touring bike loaded up with all my stuff next month in the Sierra, I'll be just as fa

[RBW] Re: Root beer Rambouillet

Try this: http://tiny.cc/maphy Ryan On Aug 3, 9:31 pm, rcnute wrote: > Wow, I love this color!  I don't think I've seen a Rivendell like > this.  http://tiny.cc/wreyu > > Ryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to thi

[RBW] Root beer Rambouillet

Wow, I love this color! I don't think I've seen a Rivendell like this. http://tiny.cc/wreyu Ryan -- 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 t

Re: [RBW] Some comparative biking data

Thanks; makes sense: not scientific but usefully anecdotal. Regarding Charlie's remark about position being a factor in speed: I find very clearly that when my bars are too high, or when I am riding on the flats, say, I generate less power. This may well be a purely individual idiosyncrasy, of cou

[RBW] Re: New Sugino Crankset

Seems some of you ought to check out the TA Carmina. I am going with a 172.5 with the 110/74 double spider for my 650b Rando. Later if I want a triple I can swap spiders and go either with the 110/74 triple or 94/58. JIS taper. On Aug 3, 9:03 pm, Boogarich wrote: > You may also want to look

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis Repaint - Silver

Beautiful bike. Post pictures with the bar taped, I didn't miss them, did I? As a new Atlantis owner, I have to say that I just love it! René On 8/2/10, Rick wrote: > My kudos as well, that's a great paint color and a fine looking > Atlantis. > > Rick > (who really should have thought harder ab

[RBW] Re: New Sugino Crankset

You may also want to look at this crank from Shimano: http://www.nashbar.com/bikes//Product_10053_10052_502567_-1___ Of course, you will need to use the Shimano Hollowtech bottom bracket but this crank is 50/34 and has crank lengths available in 172.5 mm. This crankset is now on sale at Nashbar f

[RBW] Re: Some comparative biking data

Yea.I think we are on the same page. Hope I didn't come across wrong initially. I just went through this with several bikes and thought for sure one particular bike was my "faster" bike and it turned out to not be ( on one particular ride on one day). I recently made a stem and saddle chan

Re: [RBW] Some comparative biking data

Patrick: I looked at the data for all rides this year. It's not scientific at all, as the average climb per mile varies a little between the bikes as does the average length of ride. Even all the tires are different. All have about 600 miles, and I guess my point is that it has more to do w

[RBW] Re: Some comparative biking data

Holy Cow!..The only way one bicycle is (noticeably) faster than another is if your position is more aerodynamic. Tire size can make a difference but bike weight (unless it is considerable) can only make a difference in a climb. The real difference is how hard you pedal and whether or not yo

[RBW] FS Nitto Soba Bar 46cm

I have a 46cm Soba bar in near new condition for sale. If you are not familliar, the Soba is the same shape as the noodle, but lighter weight, approx 300g. This is just the ticket for the noodle fan building up a Roadeo. I wanted to like it but find I prefer the shape of the RM013. Pics: http:/

Re: [RBW] Daruma Bolt Question

I acually use several thicker washers to get the front fenderline right, depending on the biggest tire you plan to run. René On 8/3/10, Clayton Scott wrote: > I am an idiot. Do not delete the rubber washer. > > Here is the setup I meant to write the first time around: > the setup is fork crown,

Re: [RBW] rivish parts garage sale

I'll buy the record crankset, along with the front and rear dura ace derailleurs. How does 120 shipped to Oakland, ca, 94610 sound? erik On Tue, Aug 3, 2010 at 11:59 AM, Gary wrote: > Hi there, > > I've enjoyed lurking on this list for quite some time - thanks for all > the great information an

Re: [RBW] rivish parts garage sale

sorry for the mass reply. (tisk tisk tisk) On Tue, Aug 3, 2010 at 3:54 PM, erik jensen wrote: > I'll buy the record crankset, along with the front and rear dura ace > derailleurs. How does 120 shipped to Oakland, ca, 94610 sound? > > erik > > > On Tue, Aug 3, 2010 at 11:59 AM, Gary wrote: > >>

Re: [RBW] Some comparative biking data

How did you determine the speed figures to compare? Average over same route over many laps? I find that my 17.75 lb Riv Custom Fixie Fastie is certainly faster up hills with its 75" gear than my circa 22 lb Riv Custom Fixie Commuter (largely identical in build except for fenders, Tubus Fly, SON +

[RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto "Dream" Bars in 44 (new)

On Aug 3, 12:17 pm, "XO-1.org Rough Riders" wrote: > Anybody have a pair or two of WTB: Nitto "Dream" Bars in 44 you'd be > willing to sell? > Are things that bad where you are? Here's few places that sells the 176 bar: Soma Fab has 42 and 44cm 176 bars for $80: http://store.somafab.com/nittom1

[RBW] Re: A supposedly fun thing I'll never do again...

> Sounds fun! Inquiring minds want to know: Did you shift? > > jim m > wc ca > Hey Jim, I didn't shift, 40/18 the entire way. It was definitely a good work out. The cruise down was odd, it seemed like it took forever just coasting back down. There's no real tricky turns or anything so you almost ge

[RBW] Re: rivish parts garage sale

Hi All, The Brooks and the VO seatpost have been spoken for. Gary On Aug 3, 3:21 pm, jinxed wrote: > Gary, > > I'll snag the brooks if by some miracle it's available. > > I'll email. > Brad -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

RE: [RBW] WTB: Nitto "Dream" Bars in 44 (new)

Hey Chris, Try here: http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=75_128_129_476&products_id=1007 if no one else has any. Best, Joe > Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2010 12:17:43 -0700 > Subject: [RBW] WTB: Nitto "Dream" Bars in 44 (new) > From: adventureco...@gmail.com > To: rbw-owners

[RBW] Re: rivish parts garage sale

Gary, I'll snag the brooks if by some miracle it's available. I'll email. Brad -- 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 ema

[RBW] WTB: Nitto "Dream" Bars in 44 (new)

Anybody have a pair or two of WTB: Nitto "Dream" Bars in 44 you'd be willing to sell? Handlebars are starting to become like running shoes: you'd better stock up when you find something you like! Thanks, Chris Kostman La Jolla, CA http://www.XO-1.org -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Bag Repair in Seattle

Try Renate Gehrig: http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/10795198/seattle_wa/renate_gehrig_design.html Ryan On Jul 29, 2:08 pm, Robert Kirkpatrick wrote: > The zipper on my Hobo bag broke on tour last summer and I'm hoping to   > get it replaced. Anyone have any leads on someone or someplace th

Re: [RBW] Re: Daruma Bolt Question

I am an idiot. Do not delete the rubber washer. Here is the setup I meant to write the first time around: the setup is fork crown, METAL WASHER, rubber washer, fender, small metal washer, locknut Sorry to add to the confusion. On Tue, Aug 3, 2010 at 11:40 AM, Eric Norris wrote: > That's very

[RBW] rivish parts garage sale

Hi there, I've enjoyed lurking on this list for quite some time - thanks for all the great information and discussion. I'm finally posting because I've been cleaning out my bike closet and have found the following bits that could use a new home: - Record 10spd 175 cranks 53/42 (pre-carbon) Exc.

Re: [RBW] Re: Daruma Bolt Question

That's very helpful! The photo helps a lot--I will reassemble it like that before it rains. --Eric Sent from my iPad On Aug 3, 2010, at 11:30 AM, John McMurry wrote: > On Aug 3, 2:01 pm, Eric Norris wrote: >> Wondering if anybody else has had this problem with the "daruma" fork crown >> bo

[RBW] Re: Daruma Bolt Question

On Aug 3, 2:01 pm, Eric Norris wrote: > Wondering if anybody else has had this problem with the "daruma" fork crown > bolt that comes with some Honjo fenders. > > Basically, the daruma includes a rubber washer that seals against the bottom > of the fork crown; a metal fender washer > sits be

[RBW] Favorite route? Oakland to Santa Rosa

I'm happy to BART across the bay, head up through Marin. Or any other way you have fallen in love with. It would be nice avoid huge trucks, mondo hills and traveling way out of the way as much as possible. Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] Daruma Bolt Question

I drill/file a notch into the fender and rubber washer and rotate it towards the rear of the bike to allow for proper drainage. Also, the setup is fork crown, rubber washer, fender, small petal washer, locknut. By doing it your way (rubber against the crown) it likely provided an even better seal.

[RBW] Daruma Bolt Question

Wondering if anybody else has had this problem with the "daruma" fork crown bolt that comes with some Honjo fenders. Basically, the daruma includes a rubber washer that seals against the bottom of the fork crown; a metal fender washer sits between the rubber washer and the fender. After I inst

[RBW] Re: Camping/Biking around Minneapolis area

On Aug 3, 12:54 am, John Blish wrote: > For now I can't help much.  I leave early Thursday for an 850 mile round trip >tour to a family > reunion - back on about Aug 19 or so. > > -- > John Blish > Minneapolis MN USA Wow John, is your 850 mile tour by bicycle? Sounds like fun, at least up to th

Re: [RBW] Re: Who's riding RAGBRAI?

I love it! I may have to give one of those baskets a try. I can just imagine that stop. Reminds me of the dirt farm roads where I grew up, in northeastern Ohio. Looks like a beautiful landscape to ride through. Rob in Seattle On Aug 3, 2010, at 9:57 AM, Ken Yokanovich wrote: One of my f

Re: [RBW] Bag Repair in Seattle

As Jim said, go to Rainy Pass. They've done a LOT of stuff for me over the years, including customizing a motorcycle tank bag, adding heavy duty zippers to m/c pants, repairing those pants later (:(), and repairing a down sleeping bag a couple times. You have to be s

[RBW] Re: A supposedly fun thing I'll never do again...

Sounds fun! Inquiring minds want to know: Did you shift? jim m wc ca On Aug 2, 4:59 pm, Mike wrote: > ... Larch Mountain on my Quickbeam from my house in Portland. About 80 > or so miles round trip. The 14 mile climb up to Larch Mountain went by > smoothly enough for the first 10 miles but the l

[RBW] Re: A supposedly fun thing I'll never do again...

Looks like an awesome ride. Jealous, we don't have any long climbs around here in the midwest, though I do enjoy some good rollers. On Aug 2, 6:59 pm, Mike wrote: > ... Larch Mountain on my Quickbeam from my house in Portland. About 80 > or so miles round trip. The 14 mile climb up to Larch Mount

[RBW] Re: Who's riding RAGBRAI?

Thanks for the support, compliments. No monster, I'd much prefer the saddle and handlebar of a bike for 10 hours a day than my office chair and a keyboard. This was the 15th or 16th year of having done similar trips. Many have been longer, some shorter. I'd like to take longer trips, but time is

[RBW] Re: Bag Repair in Seattle

REI in Seattle uses Rainy Pass Repair. I can't vouch for them but you could give them a call. jim m wc ca On Jul 29, 2:08 pm, Robert Kirkpatrick wrote: > The zipper on my Hobo bag broke on tour last summer and I'm hoping to   > get it replaced. Anyone have any leads on someone or someplace that'

[RBW] Re: I'm going to draw my own frame! Who else will follow along?

You've got to expect the odd "number mishap"! I had various versions, broken down into different-sized steps. Sorrya bout dat. All I can assure you is that in general, the numbers will get larger, more or less, as the lesson progresses. If all goes according to plan. Sidebar to all this: I'm worki

[RBW] Re: Bag Repair in Seattle

I can't say specifically for the Seattle area, but I'd look to sailbag makers or folks who specialize in canvas work for boats. I've had a couple of Filson bags repaired here locally by a woman whose business is the former. You need someone with a sewing machine that can go through that stuff. A

[RBW] Bag Repair in Seattle

The zipper on my Hobo bag broke on tour last summer and I'm hoping to get it replaced. Anyone have any leads on someone or someplace that'll do that sort of job? Ideally in the Seattle area but I'd send it out to somebody if I had to. thanks, Robert -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Summer sale

The pedals really should be $20 rather than $25. On Aug 2, 11:21 pm, Ron MH wrote: > Out with the old... well, actually, not very old at all. The following > items are in new to nearly new condition. The oldest of which has only > seen a 50 miles of use at most. > > MKS Touring pedals  $25 > >

[RBW] Re: Who's riding RAGBRAI?

Ken, you are a monster. I bow down to you . . . Seriously, bravo! -- Forrest On Aug 2, 9:45 pm, Ken Yokanovich wrote: > I saw and briefly met Kelly on his very handsome and stylish > Quickbeam. Spotted another Atlantis and a few Rambouillet.  Had a > fantastic tour on my Atlantis.  Managed to ri

[RBW] Re: I'm going to draw my own frame! Who else will follow along?

OK, Pondero, for what it's worth, here's my stick figure: http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758...@n04/4856880566/ I realize the lines are not dark enough to see all that clearly. I merely guessed at tubing diameters. I think I put the downtube too low where it hits the headtube, so the front whee

Re: [RBW] Re: Some comparative biking data

Exactly. Sometimes we really get hung up on bike weight and for me it makes very little difference, they all are close enough. The intangible difference is probably the degree of climbing each bike averages. They range from 40' to 60' average elv gain per mile. _

[RBW] Re: Camping/Biking around Minneapolis area

On Aug 3, 1:54 am, John Blish wrote: > Hi John, > > If you include north of town there is camping at Bunker Hills Park > > http://www.anokacountyparks.com/camping/default.htm > > in Coon Rapids.  My recollection is that it is $15 a night and that includes > showers and flush toilets.  There is n

Re: [RBW] Re: Who's riding RAGBRAI?

That's darn impressive. Rob in Seattle On Aug 2, 2010, at 7:45 PM, Ken Yokanovich wrote: Total loaded bicycle = 87 pounds plus another 180 pounds of rider. My days were Faribault, MN to Saint James, MN 100 Paullina, IA 137 Sioux City, IA 85 Storm Lake, IA 70 Algona, IA 81 Clear Lake, IA 62 C