Re: [RBW] Re: What does "IRD" and "IGH" mean?

BBH = Bike Book Hatchet, BTE = best thread evar!!! =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, CA On 3/1/14, Michael wrote: > >> >> That BIKE one is so funny! >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and sto

[RBW] Re: What does "IRD" and "IGH" mean?

> > That BIKE one is so funny! > -- 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

[RBW] Re: Evolution of your bike preference?

I dislike categories, but my bike preferences now are definitely in the range between off-pavement touring bikes and fat bikes. Sold my Surly Disc Trucker today, which leaves me with a Surly Ogre with 29x2.35 tires as my "road bike". I also have a Surly ECR and a Moonlander. This all started wit

[RBW] Re: What does "IRD" and "IGH" mean?

> > *Toughest RBW acronym, only known to some of the select few "closed-door", > circa 2006, RBW and QBP think-tankeurs:* > *"Bleriot"* It is a quote from Grant's pitch to the QBP people during a closed door session: *"B*ecause *L*egolas *E*ventually *R*usts *I* *O*rchestrated *T*his one*"

[RBW] Re: New Rear Racks

Looks like all the new racks have a three hole tab so the B&M light and their ilk bolt on without an adapter. Neat! > > Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and sto

[RBW] Re: What does "IRD" and "IGH" mean?

> > "CC" is "Compact Crankset". "c-c" is "center-to-center". > But that was a trick acronym, because we don't talk about CC's much here. Mostly touring triples! ...'cuz twinin' too hard could call for shellac-ac-ac-ac-ac-ac-ac-ac, you oughtta know by now... -- You received this message bec

[RBW] Re: Evolution of your bike preference?

BMX bikes, to freestyle bikes, to MOTR race bikes, to full suspension mountain bikes, to track bikes, to cyclocross bikes, to rehabbed UJBs, to tourish all-rounders. Basically, pick a two-wheeled trend and I was there, plus or minus a couple of years. Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA > --

[RBW] Re: What does "IRD" and "IGH" mean?

Ha ha ha On Saturday, March 1, 2014 3:54:40 PM UTC-5, sameness wrote: > > For peace in the household, BIKE is the solution to N+1: Buy It, Keep > Elsewhere. > > Jeff Hagedorn > Los Angeles,CA USA > >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW O

[RBW] Re: New Rear Racks

Has there been a Blug comment on these, and what's new/different about them? The text alongside the item s/147 doesn't seem to indicate anything new. - Andrew, Berkeley On Friday, February 28, 2014 9:32:29 AM UTC-8, Brian Campbell wrote: > > are in stock... > > http://www.rivbike.com/cate

[RBW] Re: Evolution of your bike preference?

Pretty easy for me: inexpensive bike> expensive bikes Cheers! Chris -- 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...@googlegrou

Re: [RBW] Re: Current Status

LOL's. Yeah but your winter pictures look more dramatic. Stay warm. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Sat, Mar 1, 2014 at 11:20 AM, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > Thanks a LOT Hugh... W

[RBW] Re: What does "IRD" and "IGH" mean?

OLD (sometimes OLN) = Over Locknut Dimension: the width of your hub axle and corresponding dropout/fork 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 emails from it, send an

[RBW] Re: What does "IRD" and "IGH" mean?

An IRD Crank on my Boulder All Road. On Friday, February 28, 2014 9:34:32 PM UTC-8, Michael wrote: > > I see these trebles thrown around a lot in Riv-speak and was wondering > what they mean. > Are they brand names? Do they mean "Independe

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

More pictures! On Friday, February 28, 2014 4:53:32 PM UTC-8, eflayer wrote: > > Rode the Privateer about 20 miles today. It seems similar or better in > terms of overall riding experience to my Rambouillets, Bleriots, and Gunnar > Sport. I'd bet if you could ride it blindfolded and the others t

[RBW] Re: What does "IRD" and "IGH" mean?

For peace in the household, BIKE is the solution to N+1: Buy It, Keep Elsewhere. Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles,CA USA On Saturday, March 1, 2014 12:40:51 PM UTC-8, IanA wrote: > > I built a few wheels and spent too much time comparing rim ERDs, > especially when trying to reuse spokes. BSD is good

[RBW] Re: What does "IRD" and "IGH" mean?

I built a few wheels and spent too much time comparing rim ERDs, especially when trying to reuse spokes. BSD is good to know if you play with old British Raleighs from time to time. BIKE - I was hoping someone would play. On Saturday, March 1, 2014 12:11:33 PM UTC-7, Philip Williamson wrote: >

[RBW] Re: Evolution of your bike preference?

I tend to remember the bikes that really helped to influence and ultimately shape my current preference... - ''63 Schwinn Typhoon fat-tired SS coaster. (That unmistakable style/look AND feel still lives in my heart) - Garage sale 70s Atala 10-spd frankenbike (probably in it's second o

Re: [RBW] a homer hilsen sizing

I have an 82-83 PBH and picked up a 56cm 650B Homer. I've set it up with GB Randonneur bars and down tube shifters and am very pleased. David On Mar 1, 2014, at 2:13 PM, Richard Rios wrote: > Hi all, > I have the opportunity to purchase an a homer hilsen for a good price frame > size is 56cm

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

WOW, that's an awesome stable... you got it all covered... On Friday, February 28, 2014 2:04:41 PM UTC-5, stevef wrote: > > I have 4, trail bikes, and there's not much overlap there. I've been trail > riding since before I discovered Rivendell, and I've always liked non-rivvy > mtbs, with sus

[RBW] Re: What does "IRD" and "IGH" mean?

TT = Top Tube DTT = Double Top Tube? Riv-specific-ish. ST = Seat Tube HT = Head Tube (the fork goes through it) DT = Down Tube (long diagonal tube from HT to BB) SH = Saddle Height, measured from the center of the crank bolt. PBH = Pubic Bone Height. Riv-specific measurement for sizing a bike. F/

[RBW] Re: Current Status

Thanks a LOT Hugh... We're actually expecting the remnants of that storm here in Central NJ (in the form of snow) beginning Sunday, and lasting most of Monday... Estimates range from 6-12 inches, possibly more... We'll be jealous of the nice weather that no doubt follows your deluge... On S

[RBW] a homer hilsen sizing

Hi all, I have the opportunity to purchase an a homer hilsen for a good price frame size is 56cm. I have a 82cm pbh which puts me in between sizes on Rivs sizing chart. Anyone out there with same pbh if so what size homer did you go with? Any help is appreciated. -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: What does "IRD" and "IGH" mean?

"BIKE" is just shouting. Right? Philip www.biketinker.com On Friday, February 28, 2014 10:07:39 PM UTC-8, IanA wrote: > > ERD comes up a lot for wheel builders. BSD for tires. > > BIKE is another one I've seen - not sure what that one stands for? > > On Friday, February 28, 2014 11:04:57 PM U

[RBW] Re: Bleriot Frames FS

I believe facing is steel shaving, albeit very precise shaving. On Friday, February 28, 2014 9:39:38 PM UTC-8, Michael wrote: > > Here we go: >> > > " If the headtube and fork crown seat are not milled correctly, the > bearing races of your headset will not be perpendicular to the steering > axi

[RBW] Re: What does "IRD" and "IGH" mean?

ERD = Effective Rim Diameter. You need to know the ERD of a rim you're building into a wheel (along with hub flange spacing, number of spoke holes and type of wheel you want to build (cross 2 ("x2"), etc.)) in order to get the right spoke length. Otherwise, you never need to know it. BSD = Bea

[RBW] Re: FS 2011 60cm Double TT Sam Hillborne 2.0

Thank you everyone for the interest. The bike is now officially sold! Please shoot me a message if you are interested in the VO rack. I also have a B68 saddle and a set of the older extra wide albatross bars. Cheers! On Thursday, February 27, 2014 1:54:04 PM UTC-8, Steven Silbert wrote: > > > He

[RBW] Re: What does "IRD" and "IGH" mean?

Sure, I'll go there: IPA APA ESB IBU - Andrew "always thirsty," Berkeley -- 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...@googl

Re: [RBW] Seatpost binder bolt length for Quickbeam?

Much appreciated, Jason! > On Mar 1, 2014, at 8:23 AM, JL wrote: > > > Lee, it should be M6x20. > > Jason > > >> On Mar 1, 2014, at 7:50 AM, Lee Chae wrote: >> >> Hi all. Kind of a random question, but my Quickbeam needs a new seatpost >> binder bolt. Anyone know what length QBs/Rivs u

[RBW] Re: What does "IRD" and "IGH" mean?

AARTS On Saturday, March 1, 2014 5:53:37 AM UTC-8, Ron Mc wrote: > > never mind, answered my own question OLD - Over Locknut Spacing > http://sheldonbrown.com/gloss_n-o.html#old > > On Saturday, March 1, 2014 7:52:19 AM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote: >> >> I understand BCD on a crankset, but what is that

Re: [RBW] Seatpost binder bolt length for Quickbeam?

Lee, it should be M6x20. Jason > On Mar 1, 2014, at 7:50 AM, Lee Chae wrote: > > Hi all. Kind of a random question, but my Quickbeam needs a new seatpost > binder bolt. Anyone know what length QBs/Rivs use? > > Thanks! > Lee > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Seatpost binder bolt length for Quickbeam?

Hi all. Kind of a random question, but my Quickbeam needs a new seatpost binder bolt. Anyone know what length QBs/Rivs use? Thanks! Lee -- 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: Evolution of your bike preference?

My evolution is pretty typical. Started with newspaper delivery bikes: Worksman industrial plus big Wald baskets front and back. Really useful, no-nonsense, bikes. Moved to Raleighs: The Competition and their fabulous metric crit bike (RRA) during college. Great bikes for bombing around town q

Re: [RBW] Extra skewers laying around?

for safety its hard to beat Shimano-dont get cheap skewers Do THIS before eating carbs (every time) 1 EASY tip to increase fat-burning, lower blood sugar & decrease fat storage http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/5311fba2731927ba242c

Re: [RBW] SoCal February S240 poll.

Here's good rainy-day SoCal reading: http://www.socaltrailriders.org/forum/showthread.php?1025-Maple-Springs It gets interesting on the second page! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Sat, Mar 1, 2014 at 12:17 AM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Doug, > > Yep it

[RBW] Re: Extra skewers laying around?

> > > I have a pair from a Weinmann wheelset - black. Modern. Newish, as they came off my wife's 3 year old Raleigh the first year she had it. I put on locking skewers. I can email a pic or just pm me if you want them. What do yours look like? Are they Velocity hub skewers? I'll trade you for

[RBW] 62 Rambouilet on ebay

I've seen other forums use the prefix PSA, for Public Service Announcement, to identify posts of things that might be of interest to the group. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivi

[RBW] Re: New Rear Racks

The previous Nitto racks without the lower pannier rail is what caused me to buy a Tubus rack. I would have bought the new Nitto rack when in the market for one. I was buying in 2011. I am invested in my Tubus now. If I am ever in the market for a new one. I will get this update. Matt --

[RBW] Extra skewers laying around?

This is totally inconsequential but I don't like the skewers that came with my Atlas wheel set. It's purely cosmetic but they're just too "retro" for my palate. I want something more aesthetically contemporary. Theses are for my SH. Thanks in advance. Fair winds, Captain Conway -- You re

[RBW] Thanks to Brose & Lamson

Thanks for the twine. Keep an eye on your mailboxes. - Captain Conway -- 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...@googlegr

[RBW] Re: What does "IRD" and "IGH" mean?

never mind, answered my own question OLD - Over Locknut Spacing http://sheldonbrown.com/gloss_n-o.html#old On Saturday, March 1, 2014 7:52:19 AM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote: > > I understand BCD on a crankset, but what is that acronym I see for rear > dropout spacing? > > On Saturday, March 1, 2014 3

[RBW] Re: What does "IRD" and "IGH" mean?

I understand BCD on a crankset, but what is that acronym I see for rear dropout spacing? On Saturday, March 1, 2014 3:05:43 AM UTC-6, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Don't forget BOB! I found a BOB hat, water bottle and coin purse on the > Ebay a couple weeks ago. Still looking for the very cool coffee

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

In the 26" v 29" debate as I understand it there are two primary areas of contention: 1) angle of attack. 26 is smaller, thus has a steeper angle to overcome when hitting a rock or stump. My personal experience is that on the trail I notice it is really easy to roll over things with 29ers v. wha

Re: [RBW] Re: Evolution of your bike preference?

Years ago I started a series of blog posts called, "To All The Bikes I've Loved Before." I never completed it because there are so many. Maybe I should go back to it though. I think I left off with the Eisentraut frame I picked up used and have since sold. The funny thing for me about my bikes

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

What is meant by wheel efficiency in this Context? dougP wrote: >"What about the 700c wheel efficiency Vs. the 26"wheel once they're >rolling?" > >This is an interesting question. Before getting her mini-Lantis, my >wife >rode a 700c wheeled bike. Coasting downhill, she always drifted behind

[RBW] Re: What does "IRD" and "IGH" mean?

Don't forget BOB! I found a BOB hat, water bottle and coin purse on the Ebay a couple weeks ago. Still looking for the very cool coffee mug. On Friday, February 28, 2014 10:17:30 PM UTC-8, Michael wrote: > > Thanks for the info. > I can think of: > TT > ST > HT > DT > SH > PBH > F/F/HS > BB > CC

Re: [RBW] SoCal February S240 poll.

Doug, Yep it's wet, Mike, So true. And more green paint too! ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Fri, Feb 28, 2014 at 6:58 PM, Mike Schiller wrote: > Ojai has had 3.3 inches of rai