Re: [RBW] Chain Suck under torque in Granny Gear

I think I consider you more "parallel-cultural" than "counter-cultural." Philip www.biketinker.com On Saturday, November 2, 2013 3:54:00 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > I got a grand chuckle out of the receipt labeling my bike as a "Hunq > Apillar Cross." And when I asked about if a particu

[RBW] Soma C line: first ride & impressions

I got my C-Lines this morning from Ocean Air as well. Early delivery, long before the regular mail. These tires are so pretty it's sick. They mounted easily without tools, and feel great, even with significantly more air than I normally run in a 38mm tire. Clean green Quickbeam, new Tire Savers,

Re: [RBW] Re: POLL: You like Gray or black housing for your Rivendell? Ferrules?

Andy beat me to the punch. If I had to choose, I'd probably go with gray, but I mix and match as I feel and also based on what I have lying around. Right now I have both black and gray on the Sam H. -Aaron Y The Dalles, OR On Sat, Nov 2, 2013 at 9:46 PM, Michael wrote: > I see Jagwire even m

[RBW] Soma C line: first ride & impressions

I have about 200 miles on my B-lines and they are indeed sweet rolling and smth. Gonna have to get the Black Mountain built up so I have a reason for some C- lines. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from th

[RBW] Re: POLL: You like Gray or black housing for your Rivendell? Ferrules?

> > I see Jagwire even makes reflective housing now. What a great idea.: > http://jagwire.com/products/v/universal_sport_brake -- 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 from it

Re: [RBW] Soma C line: first ride & impressions

Great to hear! I'm happy with my nomad's right now but as they near replacement I'd definitely look at the soma's... It'll be good to hear some comparisons of those two as they both get ridden more. Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Soma C line: first ride & impressions

Those are 100% on my radar, just waiting to wear down some tires in current rotation. Expecting good things! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Sat, Nov 2, 2013 at 4:46 PM, dougP wrote: > Today's mail brought good news in the form of a pair of the new

Re: [RBW] Re: Saddlebags vs Revelate bags

Can someone who uses the full bikepacking setup tell me how much it holds? Assuming that the frame bag holds the food, I'm having trouble understanding how a tent (let's say the Hubba), a sleeping bag, a pad and some rainclothes and other extra clothes, plus phone and tools and things like that, ca

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell BBH visit

Looks like an inviting micro-store, I'll get over soon. Is there a preference to buy things through the storefront, rather than through the RBWHQ warehouse... ? Anyone tried the barber next door yet? I may soon be needing a new shop for my short haircuts, and would go out of my way to get a goo

[RBW] Soma C line: first ride & impressions

Today's mail brought good news in the form of a pair of the new Soma C line 700 x 38c tires (http://store.oceanaircycles.com/products/soma-c-line-tire-700c-x-38mm) from Ocean Air Cycles. I had ordered these on the pre-sale a few weeks ago & have been looking forward to trying them out. These

Re: [RBW] Re: Saddlebags vs Revelate bags

I have a relevate tangle bag and a revelate mountain feed bag. I like them both a lot. They are well made, well thought out and work great. Dan Abelson St. Paul, MN On Sat, Nov 2, 2013 at 4:00 PM, Mike Schiller wrote: > s24o in a snow cave Done that a few times for fun... also sleep > outs

Re: [RBW] Chain Suck under torque in Granny Gear

I got a grand chuckle out of the receipt labeling my bike as a "Hunq Apillar Cross." And when I asked about if a particular book was a good one for area trails, the owner said, "Well yeah, but that's for mountain biking." I said "That's what I do." "With that bike?" with a look of wild wonder t

[RBW] Re: Saddlebags vs Revelate bags

s24o in a snow cave Done that a few times for fun... also sleep outside w/o sleeping bag on a firebed in the mid 30's. . Life is too boring too just sleep in a tent! I have one of his seatbags, very well engineered and well made. I need to get a frame bag next. ~mike > -- You receiv

Re: [RBW] Chain Suck under torque in Granny Gear

Checked receipt. Steel to replace steel. I've got one steely-spined granny! Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, November 2, 2013 2:33:10 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Great idea, Doug. For now, I got what they gave me, but next time... > > With abandon, > Patrick > > On Saturday, Nove

Re: [RBW] Chain Suck under torque in Granny Gear

Great idea, Doug. For now, I got what they gave me, but next time... With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, November 2, 2013 2:31:00 PM UTC-6, dougP wrote: > > Consider a stainless steel granny. They last much longer than aluminum. > > dougP > > On Saturday, November 2, 2013 10:17:50 AM UTC-7, Dea

Re: [RBW] Chain Suck under torque in Granny Gear

Consider a stainless steel granny. They last much longer than aluminum. dougP On Saturday, November 2, 2013 10:17:50 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Just got back from the LBS. Chain was "very stretched" and after replacing > it and a test ride it needed the granny cog replaced. I'm about

Re: [RBW] Re: Brake Pad Recommendations?

You're right, those are not the right ones anyway. Oh well. On Nov 2, 2013 12:13 PM, "Patrick Moore" wrote: > Sorry, Jim, someone beat you to them. > > These have long, unthreaded posts -- not sure if they would work for you. > > > On Sat, Nov 2, 2013 at 7:50 AM, Jim Bronson wrote: > >> I'm int

Re: [RBW] Re: Planning 72 hours in Marin

I agree about taking BART from the airport to SF. You can ride from the airport to the city (and here is the route; you'd reverse it and just to the airport to city part): http://sf2g.com/bayway.html but that route has not a lot to recommend it. Put the bag in storage? How does that work? I thoug

[RBW] Re: Planning 72 hours in Marin

That sounds like an AMAZING plan. I think you want/need to take a BART train from SFO into the City, and then bike to Marin from there. http://www.bart.gov/schedules/byline.aspx I'd ride BART to the Embarcadero, and then along the Bay to the Bridge. Other people might have a better plan. And, y

Re: [RBW] Chain Suck under torque in Granny Gear

Just got back from the LBS. Chain was "very stretched" and after replacing it and a test ride it needed the granny cog replaced. I'm about to head out and see how she does on the wee waterfall ride. Thanks for your expertise! With abandon, Patrick On Friday, November 1, 2013 7:31:26 AM UTC-6, D

Re: [RBW] Re: Brake Pad Recommendations?

Sorry, Jim, someone beat you to them. These have long, unthreaded posts -- not sure if they would work for you. On Sat, Nov 2, 2013 at 7:50 AM, Jim Bronson wrote: > I'm interested if he's not. I need some non-post Kool Stops for my > tandem's early 90 vintage DiaCompe cantis. The stock brake

Re: [RBW] Re: Brake Pad Recommendations?

I have been swamped in house buying drama, if someone else wants them now more power to them. Enjoy! On Nov 1, 2013 8:41 PM, "Patrick Moore" wrote: > Peter: do you still want the pads? > > > On Fri, Oct 25, 2013 at 8:49 PM, Peter Morgano wrote: > >> Patrick, I could use those for a stump jumper

[RBW] Re: FS: NOS 55cm Bleriot Frameset

Would you be willing to ship to Canada? If so then I am interested... On Friday, November 1, 2013 7:07:31 PM UTC-4, Jeff Schmidt wrote: > > Hey All- > > I've got a new, never ridden 55cm Bleriot frameset for sale. It's been > hanging out in the shop for awhile just wanting to be built. We

Re: [RBW] Re: Hetre/Synergy safety issue?

On Nov 2, 2013, at 9:48 AM, Jan Heine wrote: > > You are right! The LHT does have LONG chainstays... Most touring bikes I have > measured were classic machines that had shorter chainstays than that. My old > Mercian tourer had a wheelbase of 1028 mm. Of course, the main determinant of > wheelb

[RBW] Re: Saddlebags vs Revelate bags

The Revelate bags may look a little odd in comparison to the earthy vibe of Carradice, Baggins, Berthoud etc...but I guarantee you they are purpose built to survive some pretty extreme use. I happen to know the man behind the company and every bag he makes was built out of first hand experience

Re: [RBW] Re: Hetre/Synergy safety issue?

You are right! The LHT does have LONG chainstays... Most touring bikes I have measured were classic machines that had shorter chainstays than that. My old Mercian tourer had a wheelbase of 1028 mm. Of course, the main determinant of wheelbase is top tube length - a large frame will have a longe

[RBW] Re: Brake Pad Recommendations?

You'red welcome Deac, Discovered Matthauser composition pads in the 70s - these were the only brakes that would stop in the rain On Saturday, November 2, 2013 9:25:24 AM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > The Kool Stop's

[RBW] Re: Brake Pad Recommendations?

The Kool Stop's worked great on my ride the other day. Thanks for the suggestion, Ron. (And I now carry an additional set in my kit so I can just ride and replace them as needed). With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bu

Re: [RBW] Re: Brake Pad Recommendations?

I'm interested if he's not. I need some non-post Kool Stops for my tandem's early 90 vintage DiaCompe cantis. The stock brakes in general take a lot of force on the levers to achieve any sort of acceptable stopping force. I was hoping that the Kool Stops would alleviate the situation without hav

Re: [RBW] Re: Hetre/Synergy safety issue?

Jan, A slight point of order, the chainstays on the Surly Long Haul Trucker are 460mm. And the wheelbase, depending on wheel size, varies from 1036mm to 1105, both on the 26" wheel version. From what I can quickly figure out, the wheelbase difference on a medium sized bike (ca. 58-60cm) is closer

Re: [RBW] Re: Hetre/Synergy safety issue?

One of the long-held beliefs of cyclists is that bottom bracket drop affects the handling. It makes sense - you lower the ride, and the bike should turn better. However, you need to look at what the important variable is: It's not the BB drop, not even the BB height, but the center of gravity o

Re: [RBW] Re: Highland Day Ride

Beautiful scenery and your photography skills do justice to your surroundings. Thank you for sharing. -- 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 from it, send an email to rbw-o

[RBW] WTT: 6 cm and 10.5 or 11 mm, ~10* 1 1/8 threadless stems for ~ 9-11 with rise.

Dear Patrick, I have this available: http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_174784_-1___ Mine is the 11cm. I used it to get the perfect rise for my Surly LHT and replaced it with a non-adjustable stem once I found the perfect rise. You are welcome to have it, no trade needed. It is on

[RBW] Re: POLL: You like Gray or black housing for your Rivendell? Ferrules?

Gray unless the bike is silver. Black with silver bike. On Saturday, November 2, 2013 1:18:32 AM UTC-5, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: > > I generally buy gray housing, but I do use black housing that comes with > new levers or whatever. I pretty much use what I have on hand if I have a > suitable