[RBW] 70 mile ride today

So, for my first century training over the last 2 months, I have gone from 25 and 40 mile rides, up to a metric century last Saturday, and then I did a 70 miler today. Beautiful riding through hilly suburban areas and the Grist Mill Trail and the B&A Trail, which runs from BWI Airport to Annapol

[RBW] Re: Minimalist Riding Shoes

Howdy! I love the Soft Star Runamoc and Runamoc Dash- mostly running and casual. I have several pairs and they have held up to daily wear for a few years. Nice people and MUSA. http://www.softstarshoes.com/running-moccasins.html Cheers! cm -- You received this message because you are subscr

Re: [RBW] Re: Want to Buy WTB dirt drops

I'm here to help... On 9/13/13, clayton bailey wrote: > Thanks for the link! > > > > > From: cyclotourist > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 4:45 PM > Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Want to Buy WTB dirt drops > > > Here's a handy

Re: [RBW] Re: Want to Buy WTB dirt drops

Thanks for the link! From: cyclotourist To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 4:45 PM Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Want to Buy WTB dirt drops Here's a handy visual showing how dirt drops (lower case) are best set up: http://www.fl

Re: [RBW] Re: Low Normal Derailers

Short cage, so I'm safe. Have a few 32t cassettes, but mostly am slowly migrating to 36t. Then again, don't think I've had a short cage derailleur since the early 1980's. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Fri, Sep 13, 2013 at 2:32 PM, William wrote: > Time for more stockpiling!! > > > On Friday, Se

Re: [RBW] Re: Want to Buy WTB dirt drops

Here's a handy visual showing how dirt drops (lower case) are best set up: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4576760855/ On 9/13/13, Clayton wrote: > > > > I too, have found that a hig

[RBW] Re: Minimalist Riding Shoes

I haven't tried those specifically, but I ran in huaraches (that same style, essentially a flip-flop with a heel strap), both manufactured and homemade, for about two years. They are fantastic, and if you have odd feet the custom is a great way to go. The Bedrocks have too much cushioning for m

[RBW] Re: Minimalist Riding Shoes

I have been considering getting a pair of these: http://bedrocksandals.com/earthquake-sandals-v2/ I liked that you could pay a little extra and get totally customized sizing/soles. Have you tried them? Looking for something that i could use on the bike and in the water for swims that i decid

[RBW] Minimalist Riding Shoes

These might be a good option for someone wanting as little shoe as possible without going barefoot. I'll still ride either barefoot or in my moccasins, but found these great for both my wide feet and running and wet. ZemGear TerraRAZ. http://zemgear.com Here's my review of them in a minimalist

[RBW] FS: Nitto Mustache Bars

I bought the original mustache bars from Riv about a year or so ago. They've had very light use and are in fine shape. Selling for $45 via Paypal including shipping. Thanks, Ken -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscr

Re: [RBW] WTB elegant FD adapter 28.6

Origin 8 http://www.origin-8.com/product-description/?prod_model_uid=8223 This is the one Riv used to sell. Silver and 28.6 no shims -- 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

[RBW] Re: FS: Curt Goodrich All-Rounder frameset inspired by Atlantis, plus wheelset

Thanks! It really is a sweet-riding loaded touring bike, but also somehow feels relatively fast and nimble unloaded. But I don't ride it much except for "Riv-ish" events, so I think it's time to pass it on. If my price seems out of line, make me an offer. Jim On Thursday, September 12, 2013 8:

[RBW] Blue Rivendell sighting in MD

Saw guy riding a dark blue drop bar cream headtube "Rivendell" on DT bike today by BWI airport in MD. He was oncoming on the MUP. I yelled "Rivendell" as I went by, but rider didn't stop to talk. I slowed to check. It was a really nice dark blue. Looked like it may have been metallic. Hard to t

[RBW] Re: FS: Saluki 650b, 60cm, complete bike

Don't think wanting a different color is silly at all...:) On Tuesday, September 10, 2013 7:25:48 PM UTC-5, iamkeith wrote: > > Man, this bike is really gorgeous. And I want a 60 cm Saluki s > badly. But I have two green Rivendells and, though I know it's > silly, really want a diff

[RBW] Re: Low Normal Derailers

Time for more stockpiling!! On Friday, September 13, 2013 8:08:23 AM UTC-7, Z wrote: > > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/Shimano-XT-RD-M760-Short-Cage-9-speed-Rapid-Rise-Rear-Derailleur-Silver-Black-/271263565270?pt=US_Derailleurs_Rear&hash=item3f289185d6 > > On Wednesday, September 11, 2013 12:34:33 PM

[RBW] Re: WTB elegant FD adapter 28.6

Suntour Ultra 6, Cyclone GT RD, Shimano 600EX FD, T/A pro 5 (47/42 half-steps plus 26 escape) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe f

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB elegant FD adapter 28.6

Garth, Good point. The suntour ones are some of my favs. The Sprint and Superbe that I have used work well with both doubles and triples and have a cage shape that works with a variety of chainring sizes. :) On this particular bike i wanted to try out STI shifting and 10s chains so I made

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB elegant FD adapter 28.6

I like the functionality of the one Riv sells. If you decide to change chainrings, you just adjust the vertical position of the FD (as you would with a braze-on) and don't have to readjust the rotational alignment at the same time. On Friday, September 13, 2013 11:04:31 AM UTC-5, JL wrote: >

[RBW] Re: WTB elegant FD adapter 28.6

Of course . one can always just get a genuine 28.6 clamp FD :) The 105 , Ultegra and Dura Ace FD's ( FD-5500 FD-6500) and such of that time frame and older All work wonderfully, as do many Sun Tours. I even use a 105 double with a 26/36/50 triple on one bike. A 105 FD clears the Bombadi

[RBW] Re: Want to Buy WTB dirt drops

I too, have found that a high stem is the way to go with wood chippers, et al. I have had several back surgeries and like to be in the drops most of the time for control. Sitting up straight

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB elegant FD adapter 28.6

Garth, thanks. That looks like the current winner. It is unfortunate that riv sells IRD fds but a different brand of clamp adapter. I am going to call them today though. Sometimes they have items around that don't make it to the website. On Sep 13, 2013, at 6:24 AM, Garth wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: Low Normal Derailers

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Shimano-XT-RD-M760-Short-Cage-9-speed-Rapid-Rise-Rear-Derailleur-Silver-Black-/271263565270?pt=US_Derailleurs_Rear&hash=item3f289185d6 On Wednesday, September 11, 2013 12:34:33 PM UTC-6, William wrote: > > I like the RD-M751-GS in low normal very much and stockpiled them.

Re: [RBW] Bosque, after rain, 091113

The FFs are tubeless ready. On Fri, Sep 13, 2013 at 7:54 AM, Steven Frederick wrote: > Are the tires tubeless-ready? Tread carefully--I had a nasty crash a > couple of weeks ago when a non-tubeless WTB tire I'd been running tubeless > on a Stans rim blew off my front rim. POW!! SLAM!! My bu

Re: [RBW] Bosque, after rain, 091113

Are the tires tubeless-ready? Tread carefully--I had a nasty crash a couple of weeks ago when a non-tubeless WTB tire I'd been running tubeless on a Stans rim blew off my front rim. POW!! SLAM!! My buddy thought someone shot me. I think I'm going to stick to tubeless-specific tires or Stan'd t

Re: [RBW] Re: It's like having a brand new bike!

I dunno-there's some pretty good hills in Zurich as I recall...the cassette probably just looks big in relation to the smaller wheels/frame. It's a beautiful bike, and what a great area to ride it in! Steve On Wed, Sep 11, 2013 at 2:22 PM, SMP wrote: > Yes, a bit excessive, I know... Sometim

[RBW] Re: WTB elegant FD adapter 28.6

I found this one on IRD's website about as elegant as you're going to find. http://store.interlocracing.com/irdfrdecl.html -- 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 fr

[RBW] Re: WTB elegant FD adapter 28.6

Not sure if it qualifies as elegant (more at... unobtrusive?), but this is the one I use, though I didn't buy it from them. Useful because it affords height adjustment. Tried the IRD style, but ran into interference problems wi