[RBW] Re: A couple of mech questions: chainsuck and a noisy BB

I have the same size Hillborne (but earlier Taiwan version) with the same crank (Sugino XD-2), same chain (SRAM 9 speed), older generation but NOS low normal XT derailer (but different front derailer, though I can't see how that would matter), and have no issues with chain suck (okay, 2 or 3 instan

[RBW] Re: Computers? No computers?

Every year I think I'll start to record my mileage (I do this the old fashioned way...google maps and excel). Every year about February 15th I think...this is really a pain in the a@@. Every year about February 16th I start riding with no motive. Coincides with the end of my stop drinking, stop e

[RBW] Re: Computers? No computers?

I used computers for a few years, then not for a few. When I bought a new go-fast two years ago, I went all in and bought a Sigma Rox 9 to go with it. It doesn't have GPS built in, but does have about everything else - speed/time/distance, cadence, heart rate and altitude, plus data logging and a

[RBW] Re: Don't tell me that a few lbs don't make a bloody difference!

I am glad this weight topic came up again. Weight has been a big factor in my bicycle enjoyment - so have high volume tires, bars up at seat height, and fenders. I am fortunate enough to have a few bikes that land in different places on the weight and intended use spectrum. I commute by bicycle

[RBW] Re: A couple of mech questions: chainsuck and a noisy BB

i used an 8spd chain on my bike with my 7spd freewheel and it made all kinds of noise in both the front and back and trimming was very difficult... i realized my front and rear derailer are both 9spd derailers i got off of ebay and so spaced a little tighter. i put a 9spd chain on and it works gre

[RBW] Re: Fwd: Riv Shirt - a set on Flickr

Those shirts were available in the late 90's for a short time. I got one when I got my LongLow frameset. --beth On Feb 15, 7:51 pm, Eric Norris wrote: > A friend of mine sent me this cool Rivendell T-shirt: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176895@N03/sets/72157626063332138/ > > I don't remember

[RBW] Triple player Addendum

iRoBs, The family would like to stay together if possible and they would move in with you for $100 and USPS shipping CONUS. If this doesn't go as planned, the family will consider separate ways. Thanks for your interest and patience. JH -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Great Quote

"When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road, without thought on anything but the ride you are taking." Sherlock Holmes, 1896 -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] Computers? No computers?

I'm a geek and on all my bikes, except for the Betty I carry my Garmin Edge 800. Use it for HR control because I like seeing those numbers; use it to find destinations that I need to ride to but don't know how to get to, as part of my goal to bike more and ride less; use it mountain biking to learn

[RBW] Re: A couple of mech questions: chainsuck and a noisy BB

Matt: Well, its a brand new RR XT derailer so not likely the spring is worn. I did turn in the spring tension screw some more but it made no difference though. Michael: Good to know. I'd like to try a wipperman for next year. Patrick: Hmm I could try that. I think the beeswax is for some element

[RBW] Fwd: Riv Shirt - a set on Flickr

A friend of mine sent me this cool Rivendell T-shirt: http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176895@N03/sets/72157626063332138/ I don't remember seeing these in the catalog, but it's a very nice shirt with the Riv logo embroidered on the front. Thanks, Peter! --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.

Re: [RBW] Computers? No computers?

Hi, 25+ years riding as an adult and I never had a computer on a bike. I thought about it once, but changed my mind quickly. Generally: I hate the way they look, especially the wires - and you'd think by now the computers would be integrated into the stems. (I'd rather paint my Rivendell Kawasak

[RBW] Re: Don't tell me that a few lbs don't make a bloody difference!

Yeah, I still like a light bike, but I guess it depends on what type of ride you're doing. I thought I'd sell my severely undersized 17 lb Felt F55 road bike (alu/carbon duraace racer) after getting the Hillborne, but the Hillborne (heavy with racks, baskets, and phil/schmidt hubs) has just made m

[RBW] Re: Don't tell me that a few lbs don't make a bloody difference!

I have noticed that my recumbent bicycle is much faster on flat and rolling terrain and I climb the best on my wife's 25 pound mountain bike all Riv'ed out with Albatross bars, hemp twine and fenders. I suppose bicycle weight is noticeable especially when the rider is close to ideal body weight an

[RBW] Re: Paul Jono Hub

These would have come in handy on my Raleigh Supercourse restoration last summer. The hubs I planned to use were from a Supercourse made the same year as the frame I was working. Raleigh being Raleigh, the project frame chain stays were too narrow. I had to take the frame to the LBS and cold spr

[RBW] Re: Paul Jono Hub

> Interesting. Is that an oversized axle? If not, does anyone know how > he addresses the broken axle issue with freewheel hubs. > Good Luck! Yeah thanks. Cause everyone knows in the 40 years or so that freewheel hubs were the default cyclists couldn't go half a mile with a broken axle. Sheesh!

Re: [RBW] Re: Don't tell me that a few lbs don't make a bloody difference!

Thanks for the clarification. When all is said and done, we all ride (I hope) for fun, and I had fun on my ride today (and yesterday, 21 miles, a bit less climbing). On Tue, Feb 15, 2011 at 5:49 PM, Kelly Sleeper wrote: > So I'll clarify.. For me at 210lbs 5 lbs is not noticed on climbs or the fe

[RBW] Cycling cap purchases (issues with store)

My apologies on yet another post on this. I just learned my online store is still not quite functional. Please contact me directly if you'd like something. I can invoice your purchase through paypal or you can call and place the order directly if you'd like. My apologies. Now back to regularly

Re: [RBW] Re: Newbaum's Bar Tape

I just noticed that they are actually heavier than the Velox which completely explains why I was so much later to work today. >From the description: "A pair weighs 1.5oz, which is 0.6oz more than a Velox plug. They look lots bett

Re: [RBW] Re: Newbaum's Bar Tape

They're on the Riv site: http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/nitto-bar-plugs/16-224 I'm going to have to order some more myself I guess. :-) As for the weight, I'll let you know if I notice the savings as soon as I get under 100,000 grams. :-) Aloha, Bob On Tue, Feb 15, 2011 at 2:38 PM, PATR

Re: [RBW] Re: Don't tell me that a few lbs don't make a bloody difference!

One's speed climbing is all about power to weight. More weight and it is harder to climb. Climb by yourself without a computer, and it is just about how you feel. Climb with friends or a local group ride, and your perceived effort can map to the weight you carry. Climb with your heavy wheels, he

Re: [RBW] Re: Don't tell me that a few lbs don't make a bloody difference!

So I'll clarify.. For me at 210lbs 5 lbs is not noticed on climbs or the feel of the bike. Same bike same wheels etc so maybe you are more sensitive to weight. Pat it really wasnt directed at you. I lost say 3 mph going to steel from an aggressive race bike. Had lots of fun .. Just becaus

Re: [RBW] Re: Newbaum's Bar Tape

Where do you find those bar plugs? I assume that they do come in silver. I'd like to get some. (Would probably save, what, 15 grams over the Veloxes?) On Tue, Feb 15, 2011 at 10:43 AM, Robert F. Harrison wrote: > I suspect that will happen of its own accord as I'm terrible at keeping > track of

Re: [RBW] Re: Don't tell me that a few lbs don't make a bloody difference!

Each to his own. On Tue, Feb 15, 2011 at 4:36 PM, Kelly Sleeper wrote: > The cost of that two to three miles per hour.. > 700x23 tires on areo wheels > Bars a fist and a half below seat > Special shoes > > So one I wear everyday cloths and the other I spend 20 minutes changing > airing tire

Re: [RBW] Re: Don't tell me that a few lbs don't make a bloody difference!

That was me, yesterday, on the track. I seriously hope no one reading my last post is stupid enough to take the number seriously -- it is far, far to egregious an exaggeration to need an emoticon. On Tue, Feb 15, 2011 at 5:00 PM, William wrote: > I planted a secret camera to record this so-calle

[RBW] Re: SoCal Riv Ride - Feb 12 in SD

Mike: I was too busy trying to > hang on to Dustin on that section so I didn't take many pictures. Hanging with Dustin is an exercise in futility. But as long as somebody wants to try, give it a go. dougP On Feb 15, 7:18 am, Michael_S wrote: > April will be warmer and depending on the weathe

Re: [RBW] Re: Don't tell me that a few lbs don't make a bloody difference!

Now that is an insight worth noting; good on yer. But it doesn't make the 10 lb or 18 lb or 24 lb bike act any differently, whether I am used to that or not and I don't believe that we lose all track so to speak of these behaviors when we stick to them. Anyway, I have no desire to add weight to th

[RBW] Re: A couple of mech questions: chainsuck and a noisy BB

Paul: > Matt: Yes, perhaps I should try an 8spd chain. They have bigger spaces > than 9 spd don't they? Check out the Harris / Sheldon website for general chain info but IIRC 9 speed is narrower. I always buy ones marked "6/7/8" speed for my 8 speed. I generally buy whatever is on sale for arou

[RBW] Re: Paul Jono Hub

I have been looking into them a bit. if you look at the parts pile here: http://www.paulcomp.com/images/jonohubd1full.png it appears that these, while flexible in spacing, have different left and right end cap fitting design. While the phil endcaps are not cheap, you have almost infinate flexibil

[RBW] Re: Paul Jono Hub

> Interesting. Is that an oversized axle? If not, does anyone know how > he addresses the broken axle issue with freewheel hubs. > Good Luck! The folks at Paul are very helpful. Give them a call and ask them. Here's the contact information: Address:Paul Component Engineering 11204 Midwa

[RBW] Re: Paul Jono Hub

On Feb 15, 3:30 pm, Michael_S wrote: > Has anyone seen the new Paul Jono freewheel hub?  MUSA and pretty > clever and not even that pricey.http://www.paulcomp.com/jonohub.html > > With IRD making Freewheels again it is a workable alternate to the > 10-11 speed world. > I just love the new/old te

[RBW] Re: Don't tell me that a few lbs don't make a bloody difference!

I planted a secret camera to record this so-called "23 miles in one hour" ride. I think the video documentation proves the original "guesstimation" of distance traveled is highly questionable. Decide for yourself: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqjEvDlFqdM On Feb 15, 3:43 pm, doug peterson w

[RBW] Re: Paul Jono Hub

Reading the blurb I felt like Paul was looking into my soul.. "Face it, you're a bike person, a total bike dork, freak and hard core bike tinkerer." It was like getting a tarot reading. Creepy On Feb 15, 3:30 pm, Michael_S wrote: > Has anyone seen the new Paul Jono freewheel hub?  MUSA and

[RBW] Re: Computers? No computers?

I generally don't bother. They are handy on tours in unknown areas for keeping track of distance. I lost the receiving unit a couple of years ago on Day 1 of a 2 week tour, didn't miss it much & haven't replaced it. Here in the US most places have decent milepost systems & the rest of the world

[RBW] Re: Don't tell me that a few lbs don't make a bloody difference!

> I certainly don't worry about butted or straight gauge spokes but an > extra 10 lbs on the bike makes the day a lot less fun on a group > ride. Or an extra 10 lbs can make the day, if it's the right 10 lbs. Chubbier tires to minimize flats, an extra water bottle, lots'o'food (my favorite!) and o

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal Shout-Out

Thanks for the heads-up. Do they also have black helicopters? --Eric N On Feb 15, 2011, at 3:30 PM, doug peterson wrote: > Be aware that this is the weekend that Newport Beach & Irvine, and > maybe Laguna Beach, have chosen to educate bicyclists and motorists on > the finer points of the vehic

Re: [RBW] Re: Don't tell me that a few lbs don't make a bloody difference!

The cost of that two to three miles per hour.. 700x23 tires on areo wheels Bars a fist and a half below seat Special shoes So one I wear everyday cloths and the other I spend 20 minutes changing airing tires fixing flats etc Been there done that.. Nod thanks next Kelly Sent from my iPhone O

[RBW] Re: Don't tell me that a few lbs don't make a bloody difference!

> Wonderful what you can do with a single, fixed gear! Not to mention a Dremel tool. In the interest of full disclosure, Patrick should have mentioned his addiction to removing extraneous material from his bikes. dougP On Feb 15, 2:12 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > The other Riv has even lighter w

[RBW] Paul Jono Hub

Has anyone seen the new Paul Jono freewheel hub? MUSA and pretty clever and not even that pricey. http://www.paulcomp.com/jonohub.html With IRD making Freewheels again it is a workable alternate to the 10-11 speed world. I just love the new/old technology! ~Mike -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: SoCal Shout-Out

Be aware that this is the weekend that Newport Beach & Irvine, and maybe Laguna Beach, have chosen to educate bicyclists and motorists on the finer points of the vehicle code, especially situations where cars & bikes have conflicts. Stop signs, right on a red, etc. You'll probably be OK in the AM

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal Shout-Out

Maybe we'll cross paths somewhere in San Diego County. We ride down the coast to Oceanside, then inland to Fallbrook before heading back to the coast. --Eric N On Feb 15, 2011, at 2:45 PM, Esteban wrote: > If you cross paths with the SDR Corona 300K, I'll wave at you in the > rain from atop m

Re: [RBW] Re: Don't tell me that a few lbs don't make a bloody difference!

All things considered, light is nice, but it's way more important to have something that can do the work you need. Unless, of course, you opt to use your car when you decide to get groceries more than what fits in your saddle/hbar bags. I would rather not pollute the lungs of the people I share my

[RBW] Re: Don't tell me that a few lbs don't make a bloody difference!

We are relative beings-- we compare our experiences to other experiences. Hot/cold, high/low, and light/heavy do not exist independently but only in relation to the other. Walk up a mountain with a 40 lb pack and then with a 10 lb pack-- betcha the 10 lb feels light and you feel faster. Now do it w

[RBW] Cotton Cycling Caps up on my site

Sorry again for the commercial interruption, but some people expressed interest in the cotton Walz Cycling caps that I was getting. You can see them here: http://shop.synapticcycles.com/ You can use the site to purchase, just use the "guest" choice and at the end, you can choose to pay with CC

[RBW] Re: Don't tell me that a few lbs don't make a bloody difference!

I recently came to that awareness after I completed restoring my Italian (Vittorio Malagnini) race bike with sew-ups. A few pounds really makes a difference in a climb even for an old guy (71) like me. Try it - you'll like it. BTW, a computer would be out of place on this classic. On Feb 15, 12:41

[RBW] Re: SoCal Riv Ride - San Diego Custom Bike Show

Here is the route for last year's "Mid-City Mixie" which could easily start downtown, right next to Golden Hall, the new venue. http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Mid-City-Mixie-Extended-Route If I stay injury-free and maintain a certain level of madness, I'll be riding the SDR 600K Saturday an

[RBW] Re: Don't tell me that a few lbs don't make a bloody difference!

To me it comes down to the purpose of my ride. Commuting/training solo ... weight doesn't matter. A fun day out riding with friends.. it matters just enough that I can stay comfortably with the group. I certainly don't worry about butted or straight gauge spokes but an extra 10 lbs on the bike make

[RBW] Re: SoCal Shout-Out

If you cross paths with the SDR Corona 300K, I'll wave at you in the rain from atop my Ebisu! Esteban San Diego, Calif. On Feb 15, 2:41 pm, Eric Norris wrote: > I'll be riding my Riv Road rain or shine in the Camino Real Double Century on > Saturday.  Look for me and say hi if you happen to be

[RBW] SoCal Shout-Out

I'll be riding my Riv Road rain or shine in the Camino Real Double Century on Saturday. Look for me and say hi if you happen to be on the road at the same time! Info on the course is available here: http://planetultra.com/butterfield/index.html --Eric N -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: SoCal Riv Ride - San Diego Custom Bike Show

I'm planning on being down there for the show... and hopefully we can put together something like last year. Interesting ride in the City, cool lunch stop and then see the show. ~Mike On Feb 15, 12:20 pm, "cyclotour...@gmail.com" wrote: > The GPS route was done by Dustin. > > Also, now that I'

Re: [RBW] Re: Don't tell me that a few lbs don't make a bloody difference!

The voice, OK, but the legs? For me, speed is not usually to get somewhere faster, it's because riding fast has its own pleasures, and riding fast on a bike that responds very well to efforts to ride fast adds to this pleasure. One advantage, in the last two days, of removing the computer is that

Re: [RBW] Re: Don't tell me that a few lbs don't make a bloody difference!

True, but I've noticed this over and over again -- and I have bad days on the gofast, too -- it's just that they are faster, at least uphill, than bad days on the other bikes. On Tue, Feb 15, 2011 at 3:15 PM, newenglandbike wrote: > There's a really long, shitty* hillclimb on the way home from my

[RBW] Re: Don't tell me that a few lbs don't make a bloody difference!

OMG, not the dreaded weight topic! Of course weight matters when you riding up hill, carrying a bike up a flight of stairs, or putting it on a roof rack. The laws of physics are not negotiable. Our objective is not necessarily MPH, but JPM - Joy Per Mile. Sometimes lighter weight can add to JPM

[RBW] Re: Don't tell me that a few lbs don't make a bloody difference!

for some though that 3 mph is 16 or 13 mph, or about 23 minutes diference over the 29 miles - the difference between time a shower or no shower on your lunch break or before work? and still having time to ride 29 miles. I would take the speed over a shorter ride, especally if 8 of the miles in th

[RBW] Re: Don't tell me that a few lbs don't make a bloody difference!

There's a really long, shitty* hillclimb on the way home from my work.Yesterday, I barely made it-- despite having ultimately shifted into the granny near the top and taking it easy at about 0.003 mph. This afternoon, I launched up it like it was nuthin', middle ring/cog front/back. Sa

Re: [RBW] Don't tell me that a few lbs don't make a bloody difference!

I ought to add this: it's not merely the bigger numbers that are pleasing as the distinct feel in acceleration and climbing and, too, of the way you can swing it about, of a light bike; I speak with authority for my bikes -- all much loved -- range in weight from this just-sub 18 lbs to 33 lbs for

Re: [RBW] Don't tell me that a few lbs don't make a bloody difference!

The other Riv has even lighter wheels but the rider position is the same. I tell you, I do notice a difference in climbing. (I was carrying a full, stainless steel, double wall thermos.) It is the '99 650C gofast custom that I've posted about recently. Wonderful what you can do with a single, fixe

Re: [RBW] Don't tell me that a few lbs don't make a bloody difference!

5 lbs means very little from my experience. So the one built as a commuter .. Same tires wheels geometry bars handlebar height? Add 5 lbs in water bottle on go fast and doubt you'll notice much. But if all you're interested in is speed have fun. A 2 to 3 mph average speed difference for me

[RBW] Re: Phil Wood "IRD" FW hub and/or Shimano freewheel experiences?

...and they replied right away (impressive). They said Chris has a couple meetings in the upcoming month or so with potential manufacturers, but that they do not hold out much hope that anything will come of it. They have not found a manufacturer yet who was willing to tool up for a high end free

[RBW] Re: Phil Wood "IRD" FW hub and/or Shimano freewheel experiences?

I went ahead and emailed VO to see if they've put freewheels on the roadmap. The last serious mention of it was last summer when they said it was NOT on the roadmap to make a quality freewheel (although they did say 'if' a couple times). Here's a quote: "Frankly, there is no good reason to use f

[RBW] Re: Phil Wood "IRD" FW hub and/or Shimano freewheel experiences?

The IRD FW's failing have nothing to do with the lube or cleaning them. It's a well known issue they've had since they began making them. They keep claiming to have fixed the problems with each version, now up to Mark IV. I don't think it's a coincidence Riv stopped selling them . Harris Cycles sti

[RBW] Don't tell me that a few lbs don't make a bloody difference!

I just got back from a nice if brief-ish 1 hour ride on the '99 Riv gofast, newly equipped with pretty Phil front hub (I have decided not to replace the computer -- just yet, anyway, but I guesstimate that I covered, easily, 23 miles over rolling, mostly suburban terrain). Anyway, I deliberately we

[RBW] FS: Tektro R556 brake set

For sale: New in box, Tektro R556 brake set, one bikes worth. $52 (including the cost of shipping in the continental US). These are the Tektro extra long reach (55-73mm) brakes. Silver color. They were mounted, but never ridden. I had hoped to use these for a 650b conversion, but the reach wa

[RBW] Re: Phil Wood "IRD" FW hub and/or Shimano freewheel experiences?

All this discussion continues to highlight the fact that there is no high-end multigear freewheel currently in manufacture. That's unfortunate. White Industries makes the high end one- and two-speed freewheels. If somebody made a bombproof $100 - $200 6, 7, or 8 speed freewheel, there would be c

[RBW] Re: SoCal Riv Ride - Feb 12 in SD

The GPS route was done by Dustin. Also, now that I'm an expert on San Diego, the Trolley goes to La Mesa, sorta' near where we started: http://tinyurl.com/4tloq5b If you don't have a car, you could ride that out to the start. Also-also, don't forget the SD Custom Bike Show starting the 8th. http

Re: [RBW] Re: Phil Wood "IRD" FW hub and/or Shimano freewheel experiences?

Hi! I should clarify... my bike is in a garage at night, but it isn't heated. It isn't warm at all. That much is certain. I imagine if the nightly low outside is 0, it's probably 5-15 in the garage. And of course it's out in elements throughout the day, patiently awaiting my return for my ride

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal Riv Ride - Feb 12 in SD

On Tue, Feb 15, 2011 at 7:18 AM, Michael_S wrote: > April will be warmer and depending on the weather maybe too hot.  The > 3rd dirt section was the best in my opinion. I was too busy trying to > hang on to Dustin on that section so I didn't take many pictures.  I > think those sections would be b

[RBW] Re: Computers? No computers?

I am also a sometime-user. I like knowing distance, and my phone does not get a reliable signal in the areas I ride, so map apps don't work all the time. I have a Knog Nerd computer that I like mostly because it's very easy on/off, so I only need to have it on the bike when going for longer rides,

[RBW] Re: Phil Wood "IRD" FW hub and/or Shimano freewheel experiences?

My bike rests in the comfort of a warm garage, and that might make all the difference. Plan B for me was going to be to have a second set of wheels with a cassette rear shod with the Hakkas for the winter slop, and use the Phils with Jack Browns during the fairer weather. Instead I blew the wheel

[RBW] Re: Computers? No computers?

I often cary a GPS, a garmin trail model. I don't have anything other than base maps loaded, it's purely a spedometer, odometer, altimiter. Sometimes the thing sits in a bag, but if I cary it, it's usually on the handlebar mount. When I get home, I can load the tracks into a tracking/mapping da

[RBW] FS:Triple Players

Good afternoon iRobs, For your consideration, I am offering the following componentry for sale in order. Nothing wrong or malfunctioning, but the wife isn't climbing any hills on the NC coast. These are in excellent condition with minor evidence of usage( i.e.,chain rubs on inner FD guide, lub

[RBW] Re: Computers? No computers?

I agree with kelly that if you like to explore and you live in a place like NJ where the roads are jumbled, planning a route beforehand and following it on your garmin is very agreable. You can do a lot more looking around and a lot less thinking about your direction, and the future turns you need

[RBW] FS: LX reverse pull rear derailleur

I've put less than 500 miles on it, tho' it came on the Riv floor model Sam Hill I bought a year ago -- tho' I don't suppose the floor model got huge miles. I myself used it very sparingly over those 500 or so miles because I tend to keep the chain in one, straight chainline gear. Like this: http:

[RBW] Re: Custom Stem

I was JUST looking at that on the flickr. Very nice. On Feb 15, 10:30 am, William wrote: > That is gorgeous.  Have you tried threading a bar through there yet? > I love wide clamps, but sometimes you have a hard time getting bars > through them.  I'd hate to think of that beauty being spread to g

[RBW] Re: Custom Stem

That is gorgeous. Have you tried threading a bar through there yet? I love wide clamps, but sometimes you have a hard time getting bars through them. I'd hate to think of that beauty being spread to get a bend through. Does the knurled top cap do something? I've seen Herse builds where that is

[RBW] Custom Stem

My buddy/builder in Baltimore is at it again. He did a nice fork for me a while back, and I was thinking about a stem for a future build. He beat me to it. This one is almost too nice for words! http://www.flickr.com/photos/bishopbikes/5447914251/in/set-72157625931201851/ Way to go Chris! -- Yo

Re: [RBW] Re: Computers? No computers?

I like having my garmin with a course file loaded.. 305. I don't need maps the black line showing where I started or a route in deviate from and get back to is wonderful. On tour I hate trying to keep it charged up. You can set it up as elevation and compass ignoring speed / distance which sh

[RBW] Re: Computers? No computers?

I am a sometimes-computer user. I dont really have an issue with not knowing the speed but not knowing the distance is tough for me. I usually go to mapmyride.com to get the distance. I am going to try to mount the computer to the seatpost but havent yet-- then I would have all the info after the

[RBW] Re: Computers? No computers?

I have my brevet bike computerized, but only use it to guess where the turns are for unfamiliar routes. I also use it as a motivational tool for nearing completion and keeping on pace to finish before dark or finish in time to meet my wife and kids for dinner, etc. I also have a store of vintage

Re: [RBW] Re: Newbaum's Bar Tape

I suspect that will happen of its own accord as I'm terrible at keeping track of small parts. I'll just have to pretend it was on purpose. :-) Aloha On Tue, Feb 15, 2011 at 7:23 AM, William wrote: > When you have all the colors then you can really freak people out by > using one color on the

[RBW] Re: Computers? No computers?

I haven't used a computer for about five years. After thirty-some years of cycling I can estimate my velocity fairly accurately. Ninety- eight percent of my rides are on routes that I know the milage. I don't miss the computers at all. Actually I'm glad to get rid of that stuff. On Feb 15, 7:44 am

Re: [RBW] Computers? No computers?

No computer here. I live on an island I've got a limited selection of routes and I know the distances for most of those. I actually do track my time on a bike as it's part of some health goals we have where I work, but time is easy. And as most of my miles are commuting in town I'm mostly stop and

[RBW] Re: Computers? No computers?

When I sold my go fast, it only took me 10 years to figure out that it was probably too small for me, at first I rode my steel bike with no computer but while I was haunting the used parts bins at Recycled Cycles in Seattle's university district I stumbled across a wireless cateye with a dead batte

[RBW] Re: Newbaum's Bar Tape

When you have all the colors then you can really freak people out by using one color on the left and another on the right. On Feb 15, 9:18 am, "Robert F. Harrison" wrote: > Yes, those are the Nitto Bar plugs. I figured since the QB sticker is blue > with a hint of gold having blue tape and gold p

Re: [RBW] Newbaum's Bar Tape

Yes, those are the Nitto Bar plugs. I figured since the QB sticker is blue with a hint of gold having blue tape and gold plugs would be a decent match and it is. The plugs themselves are fine. I didn't have any trouble installing them. Previously I had Velox plugs so I'm still getting used to the n

Re: [RBW] Re: Computers? No computers?

I didn't have a computer on my Atlantis up until last year when I started doing gravel races that require riders to follow the course using queue sheets that are based on specific distances. I never really had a desire to put a computer on the bike before that. I've had them on other bikes in the p

[RBW] Re: FS: B-17 Ti, Fizik Vitesse, Grand Cru cantis

Ron, I'll take the saddle if it is still available. Gernot On Feb 14, 7:35 am, Ron MH wrote: > For Sale: > Brooks b-17 Titanium, black $150. Fewer than 500 mi > Obenauf's applied top and bottom once only. Saddle is just breaking > in.  No scuffs in the leather. > > Also, Fizik Vitesse Sport (w

[RBW] Re: Computers? No computers?

I'll start the cyclemeter app on the iphone to map a new route, but that's it. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Computers? No computers?

I have computers that I use most of the time. They're fun to play with on the bike. On Feb 15, 8:47 am, Minh wrote: > I know it's counter to the RBW spirit, but i do carry a GPS watch.  I > don't have a bike computer bolted on, but the GPS watch i use (garmin > forerunner 305) is a running watch

[RBW] Re: Computers? No computers?

I have a few regular routes that I ride, and have mapped them out on bikely or ridewithgps. From there I just look at the garge clock on the way out and on the way in. Rambling is fun, but I find with life commitments having some idea of the ground I can cover, average speeds for terrain types et

Re: [RBW] Re: Computers? No computers?

OOPS. I meant ³I DO think it¹s entirely in line Š² -- Jon "Lousy Profredder" Grant From: Jon Grant Reply-To: Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 10:58:13 -0600 To: Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Computers? No computers? From: Minh asserted: I know it's counter to the RBW spirit, but i do carry a GPS watch. ---

[RBW] Re: Computers? No computers?

> i tried to use my iphone for this, but i found it bulky and awkward > for running and i really wanted HRM integration. On the bike I put my smart phone in the handlebar bag. On Feb 15, 10:47 am, Minh wrote: > I know it's counter to the RBW spirit, but i do carry a GPS watch.  I > don't have a

Re: [RBW] Re: Computers? No computers?

From: Minh asserted: I know it's counter to the RBW spirit, but i do carry a GPS watch. --- Minh, I don't think it is entirely in line with the RBW spirit, at least as I understand it. If the GPS/HRM satisfies some need or want of yours and enhances your bicycle time in some way, then it's r

[RBW] Re: Computers? No computers?

I know it's counter to the RBW spirit, but i do carry a GPS watch. I don't have a bike computer bolted on, but the GPS watch i use (garmin forerunner 305) is a running watch, but it also works on the bike (since it's GPS based and not pedometer). It talks to my HRM (more for health then for train

[RBW] Re: Computers? No computers?

> I like knowing the time of day My Bell & Ross watch does an exemplary job with this. > mileage, speed I have never used a bike specific computer. Over the years I have become pretty good at reckoning mileage and speed based on experience. The few times I have ridden with people who have comp

Re: [RBW] Computers? No computers?

I find a computer especially helpful when I am on tour. I use it (sometimes along with a map or notes I have made prior to the trip) to kind of pace myself and know when to expect turns, opportunities to buy food and drink and places to camp. I even use it to ration water and other consumables -

[RBW] Re: Computers? No computers?

Computers. I like knowing the time of day, mileage, speed, etc. It also helps me navigate a bit, and I keep a log of rides and new routes. On Feb 15, 10:49 am, Mike wrote: > When I started randonneuring 4 years ago I got a wireless Cateye after > not using a computer for years. After completing

[RBW] Re: Computers? No computers?

Yeah, I'd vote no computer unless you're training for a race and have benchmarks to meet. My cateye strada wireless got knocked off its bracket on an off road ride and I'm not replacing it. I don't race and I find the computer distracts me from the road when I get curious about the ride stats. --

Re: [RBW] Computers? No computers?

I have a computer on my randonneuring bike, but I only use it at night to help make turns. My perception of time and distance gets pretty warped at night. I don't look at it the rest of the time because I don't reset the trip mileage. None of my other bikes have computers. In the history of cyc

[RBW] Re: Computers? No computers?

Ditching your computer to increase your riding enjoyment is another Rivendell cliché that has turned out to be completely true for me. I don't worry about riding far "enough" or fast "enough" anymore, I just enjoy the ride. I do use a GPS from time to time to follow a pre-set route through new-to-m

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