Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis w/ some fatties!

Chris, Interesting, the 26" Atlantis I'm building up as a off road beasty for rough stuff bike camping...I'm still debating what knobby tires I'll run? I currently have some Big Ben's for it but not sure they're the road tires I'll want. Lots of folks swear by the Schwalbe supreme's. Anyway, one

Re: [RBW] Re: Necessity is a Mother.

Of course there are but no curbs, Instead you get pushed into a yucca plant ouch! But the scenery is to die for ;-) -Hugh On Feb 26, 2014 9:52 PM, "sameness" wrote: > And yet I still got hit by a car. > > Saw it happening, so slowed. Quick right turn in front of me. Bumper hit > my front tire ju

[RBW] Re: WTT: My Moustache or my 44Noodle for 40/41/42 Noodle

Update: The Moustache has been traded for a Noodle. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to

Re: [RBW] Re: Necessity is a Mother.

And yet I still got hit by a car. Saw it happening, so slowed. Quick right turn in front of me. Bumper hit my front tire just right, so I planted my foot on the curb before it had a chance to send me down. I think my pedal did more damage to his front quarter panel than his bumper did to my f

[RBW] Re: 25.4 Albastache?

A call to RBW might yield the odd 25.4 collar for 'ya if someone is nice enough to sift through the stock and see if NITTO sent them an odd one. Preposterous!?!?! - you say? In 2013, I bought an advertised 26.0 NITTO Moustache from RBW and it actually had a 25.4 collar - yet it was the correct

[RBW] Re: Bunyan Velo No. 4

Just makes me want to buy a fatbike even more. Gabe's story of crossing into Cal from Oregon was very well done. Lots of great writers and adventures. ~mike On Wednesday, February 26, 2014 1:17:37 PM UTC-8, rperks wrote: > > Many of you here may already know this, but Bunyan Velo No. 4 hit

Re: [RBW] taping bars: has anyone wrapped cloth tape over a layer of cork?

Visualize it: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/2311254533 Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 8:36 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > I did that out of laziness. No downside. > > Cheers, > David > > "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy th

Re: [RBW] taping bars: has anyone wrapped cloth tape over a layer of cork?

I did that out of laziness. No downside. Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 3:06 PM, eflayer wrote: > thought maybe a good way to get the best of both worlds. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goo

Re: [RBW] Re: Mini-Beam

Perfect, glad it has a good new home! You going to get the wheelset they're selling as well? Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 7:54 PM, djbardwil wrote: > Well, I am thrilled to be the very lucky winner of the auction and admit >

Re: [RBW] Re: Lights for off-road

I think there are several good lights available. And good lights are expensive. I've been very happy with a Cygolite that I got on closeout. I'll add my concurrence with the recommendation to use a helmet light in addition to a stem mounted light. I've seen lots of cool things riding around Mt

[RBW] Re: Bunyan Velo No. 4

Thanks Rob. ~Hugh On Wednesday, February 26, 2014 1:17:37 PM UTC-8, rperks wrote: > > Many of you here may already know this, but Bunyan Velo No. 4 hit the > digital street today: > > http://bunyanvelo.com > > Click on issues up in the top right corner. Lucas does this with little > of no ads,

Re: [RBW] Re: Lights for off-road

Mike I read through all the posts to see if anyone mentioned the Supernova and of course you did. That's the light I'm going with. Incidentally, when used to MTB at night I'd run three lights two on the handle bars and a helmet mounted one...it's the way to go. ~Hugh On Wednesday, February 26,

[RBW] Re: Mini-Beam

Well, I am thrilled to be the very lucky winner of the auction and admit my addiction to Rivendell. I was a bit surprised that only one bid came through but it is a small frame and the dead of winter so the audience may have been limited. Apparently, there are only 30 of these 50 cm QBs. It

[RBW] 25.4 Albastache?

I've been building up a really special bike project this winter, but just hit a snag. It was intended to serve somewhere in the space between a mountain bike and a road bike, for fast rides on bumpy roads & trails, more mountain than road. Having *finally* dialed-in and become completely en

Re: [RBW] Re: New Compass tires?

David, Nice blog post, but I'm not complaining - I love them, and don't have a problem mounting them. My problems are amplified by my fondness for latex tubes - they're trickier to mount with these tires than butyl - but system is working for me. On Wednesday, February 26, 2014 7:58:18 PM UT

[RBW] Re: 9 to 8 speed worth it for better friction shifting?

That's been my conclusion. I have the ability to use a 9-speed cassette, but since have gone to an 8 speed cassette with the same spacing. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving ema

[RBW] FS lots of bikes and frames

One Riv and several Riv-ish to some degree. I posted this previously, but have since updated: http://hiawathacyclery.blogspot.com/2014/02/used-bikes-and-frames.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this gr

[RBW] Re: Mini-Beam

> > One day... > > > -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to r

[RBW] Re: taping bars: has anyone wrapped cloth tape over a layer of cork?

Are you looking for more cushion? Why not try cotton over gel pads? I use Green Grips Heavyweight cotton tape (alot wider than Newbaum's) over > specialized bar phat 4mm gel pads for lotsa cush. > See it here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/70237737@N00/12396140115/ -- You received this mess

Re: [RBW] Re: New Compass tires?

Have I got just the info you need: http://cyclotourist.blogspot.com/2014/01/how-to-not-be-challenged-by-challenge.html Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 6:20 AM, Ron Mc wrote: > I have Challenge open tubular - clinchers - on 4 bi

Re: [RBW] Re: Ultra-cheap 65cm Redwood on the 'bay

and the stock brakepads of the R559 brakes hit the insides of the fork blades? That's wild. Share a picture if you get the chance. For all the Tektro sidepulls I've set up (559s on 4 different bikes, 538s on 2 bikes), the brakepads didn't reach that far back to get in between the fork blades.

Re: [RBW] Re: Ultra-cheap 65cm Redwood on the 'bay

I guess I spend a lot of time on bikes with Silver/Tektro R559 brakes on skinny forks (short reach-to-650B conversions), where I do have that problem. Again proving that a bike designed with the proper clearance is best. :) Tim -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goo

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis w/ some fatties!

Keep in mind that I'm not a mountain biker and other than riding gravel roads way back when, all my riding is on pavement. I can't say how much is the fat tires themselves. The difference between my 40mm and my 55mm tires is far larger than the numbers would suggest. I think it's that old v

Re: [RBW] Re: Necessity is a Mother.

Hey Manny, Yes I will keep a tally good idea. I'm also looking to stitch together a bike commute that has light rail involved to help mitigate the crazy miles. We'll see how that goes. What's your commute these days? ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep mo

Re: [RBW] Re: Necessity is a Mother.

Ah ha Jeff your now in Los Angeles. Yeah you have the exact opposite ride from me. We need to ride together soon. Perhaps you'd like to do a S240 in Joshua Tree? ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspo

Re: [RBW] Re: Necessity is a Mother.

Doug, Yes high ground, yes high ground. I'm a survivor so yes I'll choose some high ground. I told the wife I may pedal Friday 5 miles up Big T bring a book, sandwich, pitch my tent (on high ground) and sleep. And in the morning promptly bring my soaking carcass home. We'll see how important thi

[RBW] Re: taping bars: has anyone wrapped cloth tape over a layer of cork?

That's a very common method. Lots of people do it. On Wednesday, February 26, 2014 3:06:13 PM UTC-8, eflayer wrote: > > thought maybe a good way to get the best of both worlds. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubsc

[RBW] taping bars: has anyone wrapped cloth tape over a layer of cork?

thought maybe a good way to get the best of both worlds. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To po

Re: [RBW] Re: Ultra-cheap 65cm Redwood on the 'bay

OK, I see the scenario you are after, and I really like the doorknob analogy. But, the doorknob scenario you describe is common for cantilever brakes, but not sidepull brakes. Sidepull brakes practically never have their brakepads hit the chainstays or the fork blades when you try to QR them

Re: [RBW] Re: Lights for off-road

that's why the helmet light is essential for the hike-a-bike and other direction look times. A lot of 24 hr MTB racers use the Supernova lights. Not as focused as the Son lights but better for off-road trals where you don't have on-coming cars and such.. ~mike On Wednesday, February 26,

Re: [RBW] Re: Ultra-cheap 65cm Redwood on the 'bay

Thin-lines do increase opening width of calipers in one (common) scenario: the back of the pads hit the fork legs/seat stays, preventing any further opening. Thin lines delay that limit a bit, and aren't as thick, so they block the egress of the fat tire less. Think about it this way: a door kno

[RBW] Re: Mini-Beam

That last litter of Quickbeams finally came out with the small size; I remember it well because it was AFTER I bought my 51cm Proto Bleriot frame and turned it into a faux 'beam using a White Industries ENO hub that I even found used from Mark Abele. No regrets though since I love love love my

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis w/ some fatties!

Chris, I too have been lusting after fat tire Atlantis...I don't see that many. Here's one I like a lot. http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/4815790104/in/pool-rivendellatlantis/ and another http://www.flickr.com/photos/fireman483/8541167230/in/pool-rivendellatlantis But I am curious Chr

[RBW] Re: Lights for off-road

+1 on the 'fiend On Wednesday, February 26, 2014 1:21:12 PM UTC-8, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > > For off-road (and on-road), it's really hard to beat the combination of a > stem and helmet mounted setup. The specific problem with off-road is that > periodically, your bicycle may not be pointed in t

Re: [RBW] Re: Lights for off-road

My concern with a dyno hub system off-road would be that at very low speeds (stopping to jump over a log, climbing a steep stretch of trail, etc.), the light will either go out or become very dim. At low speeds/stops, modern LED lights have a "standlight" that stays on, but it's much dimmer than

Re: [RBW] Re: Ultra-cheap 65cm Redwood on the 'bay

"One way to get brakes to open wider: use Kool-stop "Thinline" pads." I respectfully disagree with this. It is true that if your brakes are adjusted for "thick" brakepads and then you just replace your thick brakepads with Koolstop Thinlines, that the brakes will open wider BUT ... your b

Re: [RBW] Re: Lights for off-road

I think you're right, Jim. Probably a dyno-hub road light plus a helmet-mounted broad light is the answer. Just using a road light and nothing else off-road has one nasty pitfall. Road lights have a height cutoff so as not to blind oncoming vehicles. That's fine, because roads don't have tree bran

Re: [RBW] Re: Ultra-cheap 65cm Redwood on the 'bay

http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/rambouillet/rambflyer/index.html The Rambouillet fits up to 700x38mm tires, according to the flyer. The Redwood flyer also claims 700x38 clearance: http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/romulus/redflyer/index.html Silver brakes and 750 centerpulls will have too long of rea

Re: [RBW] Re: Ultra-cheap 65cm Redwood on the 'bay

28mm with fenders but possibly with brake pad issues removing wheels. At least that was my experience. David Banzer wrote: >What size tires would fit on the Ram? > > >On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 10:32 AM, Bruce Herbitter >> wrote: > >> This is how my Ram is. I deflate the tires1/2 way to take off

[RBW] Re: Lights for off-road

For off-road (and on-road), it's really hard to beat the combination of a stem and helmet mounted setup. The specific problem with off-road is that periodically, your bicycle may not be pointed in the direction you need to see. I've found that balancing the power is most helpful. Depending on

[RBW] Re: Lights for off-road

I also think B&M Cyo lights will do nicely. These are designed for fork crown mounting and probably should stay in that area. Pair this with a helmet light and you should see well. Jon Watertown, MA On Wednesday, February 26, 2014 3:40:55 PM UTC-5, Anne Paulson wrote: > > My new bike is going t

[RBW] Bunyan Velo No. 4

Many of you here may already know this, but Bunyan Velo No. 4 hit the digital street today: http://bunyanvelo.com Click on issues up in the top right corner. Lucas does this with little of no ads, and the donations part helps keep the next issue coming. Enjoy Rob -- You received this mess

Re: [RBW] Re: Ultra-cheap 65cm Redwood on the 'bay

What size tires would fit on the Ram? On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 10:32 AM, Bruce Herbitter wrote: > This is how my Ram is. I deflate the tires1/2 way to take off or install > the wheel. Not really a pain, and I'm too lazy to do something about it, > like wider mouth brakes... > > > > On 2/26/201

Re: [RBW] Re: Ultra-cheap 65cm Redwood on the 'bay

Besides getting the wheel out, is there room for a larger tire than the JBs? If brakes were swapped to centerpulls or the Silvers, would there be more room? David Chicago On Wednesday, February 26, 2014 10:47:31 AM UTC-6, James Warren wrote: > > > The added benefit of dealing with it through Tek

[RBW] Re: How many mountain bikes do you own?

> > Just one - 1990 MB-1, biggest frame size offered. Early owner installed a > Manitou 2 bumper fork. I put in fresh elastomers last year, and it's quite > nice. The stock Ritchey stem was a neck-breaker race setup, way stretched > out, so I changed to a dirt drop and now ride pretty comfor

[RBW] Lights for off-road

off-road is notoriously poorly-lit and has no fog lines. I am all for the widest beam possible. The B&M Luxos lights are both long and wide, plus have a shaped beam with a cutoff. Love mine for the occasional trails through parks after dark part of a rando ride. The Luxos is a biggish light,

[RBW] Lights for off-road

My new bike is going to have a dyno-hub and a USB port in the stem. That means I can run a dyno-powered light. For off-road, what would you recommend for a dyno-light? Assuming that I want to ride home from the trail, and it's dark, what would you recommend as a light system that will be bright eno

Re: [RBW] Re: 9 to 8 speed worth it for better friction shifting?

You are right. It appears that, at least for Shimano and SRAM cassettes, the center-to-center cog spacing is 5.0 mm in the 7-speed, vs. 4.8 mm in the 8-speed, vs 4.34 mm in the 9-speed. Good to know. If I ever try friction shifting again, I will pick up a 7-speed cassette. http://sheldonbrow

[RBW] Re: Atlantis w/ some fatties!

For the longest time, a photo of an Atlantis on Peter White's website that is described as being outfitted with his best parts was my favorite Atlantis photo. Now it's this one. I've become hooked on the 26" wheel/fat-tire combo. Nothing else looks or feels as good to me now and the Atlantis

Re: [RBW] New Albion Privateer - not the best face yet, but getting there

Didn't ride like "gas pipe?" Great to hear! extended headtube, low BB, Expanded geometry. I know where those design cues came from... Enjoy the ride! On 2/26/2014 2:26 PM, eflayer wrote: . I am pleasantly surprised by the nice steel springiness. -- You received this message because you a

[RBW] Re: Single-Chainring Drivetrains

Jon, Thanks for the advice! I did not know about that tension adjustment hole in the rear derailler. My setup is dialed in perfectly right now, but if the chain gets slack over time, it's nice to know that I can adjust the RD spring tension instead of messing with the chain length. -- You re

[RBW] Re: Single-Chainring Drivetrains

To get more tension from the RD and fewer chain drops try adjusting the RD's spring. See step 7: http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/rear-derailleur-overhaul Jon Watertown, MA On Monday, February 24, 2014 6:38:55 PM UTC-5, HunqRider wrote: > > Wondering if anyone is thinking about converti

Re: [RBW] Re: missed opportunity

Maybe the shop would take one bike as payment for shipping the other two! ;-) On Wednesday, February 26, 2014 10:27:54 AM UTC-8, Anne Paulson wrote: > > The seller says that if the winning bidder is not local, the bidder > can arrange for a local bike shop to ship the bikes. Sounds reasonable

Re: [RBW] Re: missed opportunity

The seller says that if the winning bidder is not local, the bidder can arrange for a local bike shop to ship the bikes. Sounds reasonable to me. The $2250 Buy It Now for all three bikes is a steal. On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 10:24 AM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > And now there is an ENORMOUS Quickbeam on

[RBW] Re: missed opportunity

And now there is an ENORMOUS Quickbeam on the 'bay. It's bundled in a very weird 3-bike auction and is pickup only, so it will take a very motivated Clydesdale to extract this 68cm 'beam from it's home in Ohio. Beam wrapped in a Bundle

Re: [RBW] Re: Ultra-cheap 65cm Redwood on the 'bay

The added benefit of dealing with it through Tektro levers (which are reasonably priced) is not just that you get the extra QR button, but also the hand position on drop bars is improved significantly for me when I use Tektros in comparison to Tiagras. For some reason, I think they look better too.

Re: [RBW] Re: Ultra-cheap 65cm Redwood on the 'bay

This is how my Ram is. I deflate the tires1/2 way to take off or install the wheel. Not really a pain, and I'm too lazy to do something about it, like wider mouth brakes... On 2/26/2014 10:28 AM, James Warren wrote: The Redwood on ebay comes with brakes of the same dimension as the brakes

Re: [RBW] Re: Ultra-cheap 65cm Redwood on the 'bay

David,If you find out it does fit, don't forget the following: that wide tire probably won't clear the stock brakes (even in quick release mode) for easy wheel removal.On my Ram with 700x33 Jack Browns and Ultegra standard reach brakes, I wouldn't be able to remove wheels without deflation if not f

Re: [RBW] Re: Ultra-cheap 65cm Redwood on the 'bay

Anyone have a Redwood that can confirm it'll fit a 37mm tire? I know it's a larger Romulus, just seeing if anyone's riding a Redwood and could let me know max tire size and with which brake. I would imagine centerpulls or Silvers would allow a slightly larger tire than the Shimano long reach. Th

Re: [RBW] Re: Sunday Single-Speeding

I have similar issues with the mirror placement on my Riv with moustache handlebars. I'm used to seeing knuckles in my rear view, now. On my Schwinn KOM, I put the mirror horizontal underneath/ahead of the grip. Are albatross bars wide enough for this kind of placement? This gets me an unobstru

[RBW] Re: SOLD FS: shrunken XL MUSA chambray shirt, $25

Thanks everyone. ds On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 8:09 AM, David Sprunger wrote: > Here's a RBW non-bike item for sale. > > I have one of the original RBW blue chambray shirts, size XL. Thanks to my > cavalier laundry habits, I seem to have overdried it so that it is now > shrunken to more like a lo

[RBW] Re: Mini-Beam

I think the same seller was also selling a 650b Suzue/Synergy wheelset for it. I guess probably the stock wheels that came with it. I personally prefer the orange and green versions, but that was a nice deal for somebody! If that 68 'Beam was offered on its own, I would seriously be considerin

[RBW] Re: New Compass tires?

I have Challenge open tubular - clinchers - on 4 bikes. I like these tires but have found them difficult to seat on All rims, Synergy included, but not exceptionally so. Have discovered that after the tubes stretch a bit, it's much easier to re-seat the tire beads. On Wednesday, February 2

[RBW] FS: shrunken XL MUSA chambray shirt, $25

Here's a RBW non-bike item for sale. I have one of the original RBW blue chambray shirts, size XL. Thanks to my cavalier laundry habits, I seem to have overdried it so that it is now shrunken to more like a loose size L. The shirt is in nice shape with no stains, rips, damaged buttons, or other s

[RBW] Re: New Compass tires?

With 700C rims, you have a lot of options of excellent rims. Just avoid the usual suspects that don't work well in 650B, and you'll be fine. A wider rim obviously is a plus... Just to be clear, the seating issue of many 650B wheels isn't a fault of the tires, but of the poorly designed rims, wh