[RBW] Re: 6 Weeks of daily commuting on my Sam

Beautiful set up. -- 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 rbw-own

[RBW] Semireport: RBW Visit and China Camp Overnight

I was down in the Bay Area for my every six weeks visit, and was able to wrangle together a posse for an overnight at China Camp. I was also able to fit in a visit to RBW to get some bigger shoes for my California bike, Winkie. Turns out he fits 650B x 54s too. Pictures prove I almost spent waaay

Re: [RBW] Why Wear a Helmet?

Also, the data were cherrypicked. For some reason, the number of helmeted riders who died was up sharply in 2010, 2011 and 2012. But the pie chart left out 2011 and 2012. And what is going on with that rise? The total cyclist deaths stayed about the same. Maybe some type of riders started wearing h

Re: [RBW] Why Wear a Helmet?

There are more factors involved that can be squeezed into this sort of presentation, and analysis of the data is all but completely lacking on that page. One rather important item apparently missing is the percentage of cyclists who died from head injuries versus other injuries or health proble

[RBW] 6 Weeks of daily commuting on my Sam

A while ago, I asked about commuting with Rivendell's and this is the thread on that. https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/rbw-owners-bunch/commuting/rbw-owners-bunch/jA1MwzjB81Y/2x5-RZVaMZ0J Well after six weeks of using the Sam for my one hour commutes each way all I can say is this bi

Re: [RBW] Why Wear a Helmet?

Here is what might have been the source: http://www.iihs.org/iihs/topics/t/pedestrians-and-bicyclists/fatalityfacts/bicycles And, I guess I now have to believe the numbers in the pie chart, because there they are. Although the assumption that helmet-wearers and non-helmet-wearers are otherwise simi

Re: [RBW] Why Wear a Helmet?

I don't believe those numbers. When you click on their alleged source, the Institute for Highway Safety, you get nothing. Moreover, I don't think the Institute for Highway Safety knows the helmet status of all (or almost all) of the cyclist fatalities. On Sun, May 18, 2014 at 8:45 PM, Christopher

Re: [RBW] Re: Squishy Brakes

As long as the end of the catilever is above the pivot lowering the stradle increases the mech advantage. The static force analysis is cleaner if you do it with vertical and horizontal components. The vertical force at the cantilever end is always 1/2 the tension in the brake cable, and that com

Re: [RBW] Re: Squishy Brakes

Maybe I should make a new topic for this since cantilever brake set up is one of those witchcraft kind of topics, but I'm posting it here anyway. I think shortening the straddle cable only increases mechanical advantage for low to medium profile cantilever brakes. The CR720 is a wide profile br

[RBW] Why Wear a Helmet?

Definitely a cool graphic but can it REALLY be that simple?!?! I am skeptical (and a devout helmet wearer for the record). Wear a helmet or die and carbon fiber is terrible are two of my favorite topics! ;) Cheers! Chris -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

[RBW] Why Wear a Helmet?

Came across this as I was following links from a post in my Twitter feed. Let the debate begin. FWIW, I wear a helmet when I ride. http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/innovations/wp/2014/05/15/why-you-should-always-wear-a-bike-helmet-in-one-chart/ (Source: https://twitter.com/velovoice/status/4

[RBW] Re: Chain Catchers

Hi Michael, N-Gear jump stop. Works fantastic and can be found here http://www.jensonusa.com/N-Gear-Jump-Stop-Chain-Guide. Richard On Sunday, May 18, 2014 5:42:12 PM UTC-7, Michael Hechmer wrote: > > Last year I tackled the unreliable front end shifting on my tandem, which > are notorious f

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto,Shimano,Suntour

Everything is sold except the 8 speed Indexing Ultegra shifters. Thanks all. On Saturday, May 17, 2014 1:36:40 PM UTC-7, Mike Schiller wrote: > > Clearing out more stuff that I don't need or plan on using. > > 1. Shimano 8 speed Ultegra downtube shifters. NOS in box w/ cable $70 > shipped > 2.

[RBW] Re: Bosque Ramble

Patrick, it looks a great ride. I enjoy seeing photos of spring rides in other parts of the country. Thanks, Erl -- 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 emai

Re: [RBW] Chain Catchers

I got a catcher installed on the Fargo a couple of years ago after throwing the chain often when downshifting to the middle ring, the last time jamming it between granny and stay and bending the middle ring almost to right angle. It's mostly black plastic with a metal guard to displace the chain

[RBW] Chain Catchers

Never heard of such a thing. I run my Sam 1x8 and occasionally throw my chain off the 40t front ring. I think it is usually going fast downhill, maybe shifting into the smallest rear cog while hitting a bump? I have a 26t ring up front for emergencies (used once in 2k miles) so I have been reluc

[RBW] Re: WTT: Trade my Jack Brown Blues for Your Compass Barlow Passes (with some additional from me as needed)

Meandoneering! Love it. KJ On Sunday, May 18, 2014 9:20:39 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Happy to, Chris. My plan is for them to be my dirt road meandoneering > tires for when I attempt a SS 200+k (the route I'm eying is 170 miles) > almost all dirt roads of various kinds. I'm hoping that

[RBW] Re: WTT: Trade my Jack Brown Blues for Your Compass Barlow Passes (with some additional from me as needed)

Happy to, Chris. My plan is for them to be my dirt road meandoneering tires for when I attempt a SS 200+k (the route I'm eying is 170 miles) almost all dirt roads of various kinds. I'm hoping that is the tire to help that happen. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, May 18, 2014 7:14:39 PM U

[RBW] Re: WTT: Trade my Jack Brown Blues for Your Compass Barlow Passes (with some additional from me as needed)

I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the BP's as I'm seriously considering picking up a pair. On Sunday, May 18, 2014 7:50:25 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Barlow Passes found! Though it's a sale rather than trade, so I'll be > posting the JB Blues for sale in a different thread. H

Re: [RBW] One last time: 559X 32 mm Kojaks versus 559X 32 mm Primo Racers versus others?

I wish the '03 would fit the Compass tires with fenders, but it won't -- ~32 mm is the maximum with adequate gap. I find that if I run the Kojaks a wee bit higher than I'd like to (~60/65 versus 55/60) they roll well enough. I am presently doubting whether the Primo Racers would add enough to earn

Re: [RBW] Re: Recommendations for a high capacity canvas banana bag

On 05/18/2014 08:14 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: Carradice Junior, thank you very much. The Camper is far, far, FAR too big. You could use a sombrero as your sun hat with a Camper. Just sayin'... I'd be using the Junior on my Fargo yet did it not scrap the tire when heavily loaded. If OP has a

[RBW] For Sale: Jack Brown Blues

1 pair, slight wear on the center tread, plenty of life life. Near new. $70 shipped. Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/sets/72157644305916249/ With abandon, Patrick www.MindYourHeadCoop.org www.OurHolyConception.org -- You received this message because you are subscribed to th

[RBW] Re: WTT: Trade my Jack Brown Blues for Your Compass Barlow Passes (with some additional from me as needed)

Barlow Passes found! Though it's a sale rather than trade, so I'll be posting the JB Blues for sale in a different thread. Have I mentioned I LOVE this group! You lot are fantastic! With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Recommendations for a high capacity canvas banana bag

Thanks, all! Anne, I am far from Barbie-sized. Grin. But thankfully on a go-light set up I plan to be moving, so I can get away with fewer, thiner layers than when I am more rambling. Solution discovered! (to bury the lead!) I modified the Small Saddlesack (well, my wife did) by sewing the fro

[RBW] Chain Catchers

Last year I tackled the unreliable front end shifting on my tandem, which are notorious for front end shifting surprises, by going to pinned rings, and adding a chain catcher. It has been a big success. I chose the Ace chain catcher and am now considering adding a chain catcher to Pat's Betty

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Inaugural Ride

Have I mentioned lately I love this group and you lot are fantastic! Thanks, Patrick. I've written you off group so I can get skewered. Grin. Also, no need for LCG on the 12-14% grade, but I need need to stop and rest a few times. Felt great this afternoon, so headed up Mt. Esther trail. After

[RBW] Re: Bosque Ramble

I love where I live in northern Vermont. About the only other place I've been to in the US that I would consider moving to is central NM. Michael On Sunday, May 18, 2014 8:25:47 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Wow! I'm glad I don't live in ABQ! Those trails being all sideways would > monke

Re: [RBW] Re: Recommendations for a high capacity canvas banana bag

The Echo Trail is about the same size as the old Bannana bag from different makers. I've seen that bag. Have not seen the Caribou Trail, but it appears to be the same size as the old Baggins Little Joe bag. I have one of those and they might fit everything on that list, but it would be close, an

[RBW] Re: Bosque Ramble

Wow! I'm glad I don't live in ABQ! Those trails being all sideways would monkey with my vertigo to no end! Out my peripheral so I don't get messed up looking at their sideways ways, it looks like a fantastic ride! With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, May 18, 2014 2:12:26 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wro

Re: [RBW] One last time: 559X 32 mm Kojaks versus 559X 32 mm Primo Racers versus others?

Another data point - my Surly LHT has 559x50 Kojak tires. They are smooth, but nowhere near as nice as the Compass Barlow Pass tires. In the past week put about 150 miltes total on the Kojak tires and by the end of the week, I was feeling the miles in my legs. In fact, am now considering buying

[RBW] FS: Acorn Boxy Rando Bag

I'm offering up an Acorn Boxy Rando Bag. Used but good overall shape. Has one small (1cm) slit in the plastic map cover (see photo closeup) but otherwise no tears or fraying anywhere, just signs of normal use. No decaleur was ever installed on this bag. Shock cording is missing from the insi

[RBW] Hillborne sighting, Benicia, CA.

Double tubes! I'm always astonished at how nice Rivs look out in the wild. Truly beautiful bicycles. I was the old fool in the hilariously loud (it's stock) Fiat Abarth Cabrio, who chickened out of today's high winds and went for a drive. I hope you got a tailwind home! :) Joe "put a muffler o

Re: [RBW] Re: Recommendations for a high capacity canvas banana bag

Carradice Junior, thank you very much. The Camper is far, far, FAR too big. I'd be using the Junior on my Fargo yet did it not scrap the tire when heavily loaded. If OP has a 66 cm QB (did I get that right?) he'll no' have that problem. On Sun, May 18, 2014 at 5:17 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: >

Re: [RBW] One last time: 559X 32 mm Kojaks versus 559X 32 mm Primo Racers versus others?

Thanks, Joe. As of this moment, the Kojaks are the standard to beat. There are 559X28 (1 1/8") tires available that might be better running, but that extra 4 mm is worth a bit of flat-resistant drag. On Sun, May 18, 2014 at 5:17 PM, Joe Broach wrote: > My mistake, Patrick. The PT (seems to stan

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam Inaugural Ride

All QB's and SO's were 120mm. The QB was designed to take a special quick-release free/free version of the Suzue Promax sealed-bearing track (flip-flop) hub. Flip-flop hubs can be found in both 120mm and 130mm, but 120mm is the standard size for dedicated track and SS road bikes. 130mm flip-f

Re: [RBW] One last time: 559X 32 mm Kojaks versus 559X 32 mm Primo Racers versus others?

My mistake, Patrick. The PT (seems to stand for "protex") is in the T-Serv line, not the Pasela, but the tread looks identical. I had the 26x1.25 slotted in as a replacement for the XO-1 in the family, once the current set of Avocets finally wear out. I don't have any experience with them yet, but

Re: [RBW] Re: Recommendations for a high capacity canvas banana bag

On 05/18/2014 07:11 PM, Anne Paulson wrote: I have the Baggins bag that is similar to the Frost River Echo Trail. There is absolutely no way you could fit a sun hat, a wool hat, wool socks, a windbreaker, a shade shirt, a bottle of butter and a wool top layer in that bag unless those items were

Re: [RBW] Re: Recommendations for a high capacity canvas banana bag

I have the Baggins bag that is similar to the Frost River Echo Trail. There is absolutely no way you could fit a sun hat, a wool hat, wool socks, a windbreaker, a shade shirt, a bottle of butter and a wool top layer in that bag unless those items were sized for a Barbie doll. The Echo Trail ad cop

Re: [RBW] Failing Carbon at Reach the Beach

Agreed. It maybe a great material to make stuff out of, but the bike industry is trying to go lighter and lighter so the consumer can get bragging points and it is a recipe for disaster. After seeing my buddy get hauled off in an ambulance because of a fork (trek madone again) that got sheared

Re: [RBW] Re: Recommendations for a high capacity canvas banana bag

they're still out there - Frost River made Baggins Bags for Riv https://www.frostriver.com/shop/caribou-trail-bike-bag/ - even the candy bar bag is now the Sawbill Trail The Echo Trail may be close enough to your requirements Deac https://www.frostriver.com/shop/echo-trail-seat-bag/ On Sunday

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam Inaugural Ride

I stand corrected. On Sun, May 18, 2014 at 4:21 PM, Peter Pesce wrote: > My last gen silver QB has an OLD of 120. The QR skewer that came with the > standard Suzue hub works fine for me. > -Pete in CT > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owne

Re: [RBW] Re: One last time: 559X 32 mm Kojaks versus 559X 32 mm Primo Racers versus others?

Garth: my brother's opinion, which I respect, is that the Metro Ks are not bad -- as good as Fatboys -- but not as nice rolling as Kojaks. On Sat, May 17, 2014 at 9:00 AM, Garth wrote: > >I can't speak of either tire. I can however, speak to the Performance > Metro K . I have the 700x35 bu

Re: [RBW] One last time: 559X 32 mm Kojaks versus 559X 32 mm Primo Racers versus others?

Let me amend that: I can't find any website that clearly states the specs for the non-TG Pasela. I find a lot of ebay and amazon but no specs. Also, many of the sites refer to 622 or 630 sizes. Any further help greatly appreciated. On Sun, May 18, 2014 at 4:18 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > Joe: I

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam Inaugural Ride

My last gen silver QB has an OLD of 120. The QR skewer that came with the standard Suzue hub works fine for me. -Pete in CT -- 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, s

Re: [RBW] One last time: 559X 32 mm Kojaks versus 559X 32 mm Primo Racers versus others?

Joe: I can't find anything online about the "PT" model; the only information that I am confident is up to date is about the TG version. Can you point me to a site? I put several thousand miles on the non TG 559X 32 Paselas and they were fine for the price, but I don't recall finding them as nice a

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam Inaugural Ride

My simple one is 120, and the RBW geometry charts say 120 for the so. I would be surprised if the qb was wider, but i guess I'm not really certain. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rece

Re: [RBW] One last time: 559X 32 mm Kojaks versus 559X 32 mm Primo Racers versus others?

Patrick, Have you had a local shop confirm they're discontinued? I just googled "pasela 26x1.25 wire" and saw lots of stock of the non-TGs, but maybe that's the end of them. If so, the new "PT" models look promising. Best, joe broach portland, or On Sun, May 18, 2014 at 1:37 PM, Patrick Moore

Re: [RBW] Re: Recommendations for a high capacity canvas banana bag

I have a baggins country bag (May be similar to the little joe) that would work very well. I'm not parting with mine but perhaps you can find one. The old style bagman support woks very well with this relatively square bag, affixed to the support there is zero sway and zero thigh contact. -- Y

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam Inaugural Ride

If it's only 120 (is it? since so many modern flip flop hubs are 130) I'll be happy to send along an old all-steel rear QR for postage. Nothing fancy, certainly not Campy -- no-name French or old Shimano -- but perfectly serviceable. On Sun, May 18, 2014 at 2:59 PM, ted wrote: > Actually I thin

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam Inaugural Ride

Actually I think the old is 120, so those antique campi qrs from the late 70s probably Work -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike geometry and pain

A high rise 1" to 1 1/8" threadless adapter with one of those no extension stems people use on fixed gear freestyle bikes would help get the bars back as well. -J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this g

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike geometry and pain

The Bosco bar with a short and high stem like this Soma http://www.yellowjersey.org/stemz.html would help, and I was going to suggest that , but then I saw the photos of the Dutch bike and I kinda doubted it would be close enough still. I think the thing to do is to measure the virtual midd

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam Inaugural Ride

BTW, you might consider switching to an old school, all-steel, internal cam QR in place of the bolts, this for quicker shifts. I particularly like the old XT skewers with the rubber padded levers. (IIRC, the QB has a rear over-locknut of 135mm, no? At any rate, the XTs work fine on 130, too.) --

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam Inaugural Ride

That's still an average of 6% over 7 miles of doubtless rocky dirt, so still a fun challenge. Did you bail on the 12-14% sections? (Wimp.) Patrick "OTOH, all the nearby singletrack I ride varies about 10 feet in 20 miles, so what do I know?" Moore, who used the 61", 64", 67", and (briefly, on pave

Re: [RBW] One last time: 559X 32 mm Kojaks versus 559X 32 mm Primo Racers versus others?

Too wide and tall, alas. 32s do well with fenders but there's not much more room left over. On Sat, May 17, 2014 at 11:44 AM, wrote: > Have you tried to cram in Compass 1.5"s yet? I assume they're equally > fantastic to their 650b counterparts. At 37mm, too big but maybe with some > fender mani

Re: [RBW] One last time: 559X 32 mm Kojaks versus 559X 32 mm Primo Racers versus others?

>From what I can google, Pasela no longer makes the 559X1.25 except in a Tourguard model. On Sat, May 17, 2014 at 11:17 AM, Joe Broach wrote: > Patrick, > > Have plain Paselas proven too flat prone for you? Based on BQ's testing, I > think you'd be hard pressed to beat the humble Pasela in perf

[RBW] Bosque Ramble

To and from church, total 20 miles. I tried to find my way back from north 4th Street via the acequia roads but missed a turn and ended up at a private property dead end and had to backtrack a couple of miles on 4th Street. There *is* a way, though. In paces the big acequia dirt roads dwindle to s

Re: [RBW] Re: Recommendations for a high capacity canvas banana bag

You may like the Baggins Little Joe if you can find a used one: https://www.flickr.com/search/?q=baggins%20little%20joe Relatively narrow for when you're pushing, but holds a lot of stuff! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Sun, May 18, 2014 at 11:11 AM,

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike geometry and pain

Garth nailed it pretty well. From this photo https://www.flickr.com/photos/cecily/9578404571 I would only add that it looks like you can put on a much shorter stem, and get some bars that don't go as far forward before looping back. That combo could get you more upright, but not as much as your Dut

Re: [RBW] Re: Setting Quickbeam Chain Length

I posted this on the flickr comments, but thought I would say it here as well: I find that I never use my 32X16T (littleXlittle) combo on my QB. I switch between 40 charingring and the 16T and 18T cogs fairly often. But when I need to drop to the 32 chainring, then that means I'm seriously in need

[RBW] FS: Riv stuff Nitto, Gripsters, Surly ECR frameset camping bike

Hello all. I have for sale the following. Surly ECR Frameset 29+, size small, dark green . Purchased new about 3 months ago. This was an experiment to see if I liked the 29+plus size tires. I switched out the 100mm spaced front fork for a 135mm spaced MRP carbon snow fork, formerly White Bros

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam Inaugural Ride

Patrick, if I did the basic math correctly (2,200 foot rise divided by 37,000 feet run) it's an average of 6% climb in the 46" gear for the last three miles. Shoji, sounds great! I look forward to it. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, May 18, 2014 8:47:40 AM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > The

[RBW] Re: Bike geometry and pain

Yes, it absolutely makes sense. I know you can't really compare the two styles, and as I said in another message, I don't want to be as upright as I was on the Dutch bike, because that position is really inefficient when you live in a city as hilly as Vancouver. But there were certain things ab

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam Inaugural Ride

happy riding, Patrick-- silver wind... great name. Perhaps one day I'll be able to ride with you. shoji On Sunday, May 18, 2014 10:47:40 AM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > The climb is from 7,800 feet to 10,000 feet over 7 miles, so I doubt it's > 10% the whole way. there are parts that are 12

[RBW] Re: Recommendations for a high capacity canvas banana bag

Thanks everyone! I'm looking at modifying the Small Saddlesack as follows and seeing how that works: -- Pinch in the thigh areas and sew down. -- Strap seat post strap around seat stays instead. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Squishy Brakes

Thanks, everyone! I have to replace the straddle cable holder on one because I ogered it. Good news is it's still half there, so I'm good till I get her to the LBS for the part. Ted, it's the squish after the pads contact, and it feels mostly like the pads lack the grip I'm used to from the Coo

Re: [RBW] Re: BB length for Atlantis with White VBC cranks?

I'm rolling a 40x24, for climbing infinity and maximum clearance. I'm within a few mm of rubbing 60s. Not sure if I have a 113 or 118 down there, been a year or so since I replaced it. On Fri, May 16, 2014 at 6:30 PM, Shoji Takahashi wrote: > Wow, really? Erik of Bikenoir/Cosmic Country mentione

[RBW] Re: Squishy Brakes

Patrick, >From pictures it looks like both your bikes have the tectro 720s on them, so you should certainly be able to get the QB to have brake feel similar to what you get on the Hunqapillar. As you guessed you may want some new brake pads on there. Try and match the length of the straddle wir

[RBW] FS - 650b wheelset - deore hubs/rigida rims / 36 spokes - $160 plus shipping

Hi All, I've decided to sell the original wheels that came with my Saluki. Deore hubs and Rigida Sphinx 36 hole rims. They are in great condition although the decals on the rims are a bit rough. The soma tires on the rims are not included, but I'll throw in a pair of new budget line Schwalbe t

[RBW] Re: Setting Quickbeam Chain Length

Here is what 40-16 Top Gear looks like: https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/14027380497/in/set-72157644719995654 With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] Re: Squishy Brakes

I totally agree that straddle cable geometry is Everything, But, new Kool Stop cartridge pads have a concave shape, that if you lightly run them up and gently apply your brakes before you snug and tighten you spherical bearing cartridge, they self adjust for flatness and toe-in. Not exactly in

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam Inaugural Ride

The climb is from 7,800 feet to 10,000 feet over 7 miles, so I doubt it's 10% the whole way. there are parts that are 12-14% though. So, not nearly as impressive as you thought, Patrick. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, May 18, 2014 7:10:18 AM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: > > 46" gear for

[RBW] Re: Setting Quickbeam Chain Length

Following the least amount of teeth to the rear rule, I get this: https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/14026731538/ One less link, and I can’t get into my 40-16 to the front. I’m guessing this is too far back, but would love to know you’re all’s experience. I'm good with having the 40-16 h

[RBW] Re: Bike geometry and pain

To clarify, not only the seat , but the bars can never back as far on a Betty than on the Dutch bike. The seat and head angles of the frame are just too different and the Betty was never meant to be Dutch-like . Make sense ? You know , don't try to make a banana and apple ;) -- You received

[RBW] Re: Bike geometry and pain

Cecily, thanks for the photos, that clarifies the differences very well ! It's obvious the Dutch bike has a much higher front-of-frame than the the Betty . And the seat and heat tube angles must be like 65 degrees or so. Having seen both, I can see why you're not comfortable on the Betty.

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam Inaugural Ride

Inaugural rides are a sublime experience. I am so glad the bike is working out for you. May you enjoy countless joyful rides. -- 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] Quickbeam Inaugural Ride

46" gear for 20 miles of 10% grade -- I *am* impressed! How much did you walk? http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/08/01/a-handy-guide-to-climbing-grades/ On Sat, May 17, 2014 at 3:50 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > The Quickbeam arrived! Well packed and in excellent condition. The first > gift was t

Re: [RBW] Recommendations for a high capacity canvas banana bag

Deacon: I am using a very nice, large Jandd Mountain Wedge III that expands via a half-circumferential zipper midway down the bag and, when expanded, holds as much (though not as conveniently) as the Carradice Junior. It is meant to be used with bungees from bottom rear of bag to dropout, but I don

[RBW] Re: Recommendations for a high capacity canvas banana bag

On my go-fast, I have an Acorn roll-up tubular bag - unfortunately Ron has discontinued this bag, and he made me, gratis, several useful tag loops for the straps This is my roadside bag - it doesn't sway,

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike geometry and pain

Cecily: I hope you solve the problem and get to ride the BF comfortably. I've often wondered whether the very slack seat tube angles (contributing to the extremely bolt upright position on Dutch and old English city bikes -- very short top tubes or at least effective top tubes, bars coming back to

[RBW] Re: Recommendations for a high capacity canvas banana bag

Patrick , I gots news for ya. 1. Banana bags sway . 2.Revelate bags make no noise as they are firmly secure on the bike. I've loaded my Pika pretty good and it did not sway at all :) ( I stand alot on climbs) When I owned a Riv banana bag, it swayed all the time. Even the Pika dwarfs a B

[RBW] Re: Squishy Brakes

Canti brakes are really like art , madness and bliss are but two sides of the same coin. Besides all that is listed, make sure the cables move freely through the housing. Check the cable end cuts too for any interference. Your levers are fine, but a good way to check if your lever and cable

Re: [RBW] Re: Squishy Brakes

Also meant to say, from the description of "squishy" lever feel mechanical advantage may not be the problem, and I'd also try better brake pads before anything else. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [RBW] Re: Squishy Brakes

As long as the angle of the canti arm is less than 90° from vertical, lowering the straddle cable always increases mechanical advantage. See MAITOY . If you're looking for more mechanical advantage (although that is not necessarily what you need to do

Re: [RBW] Failing Carbon at Reach the Beach

This is getting ridiculous. Carbon fiber is obviously being used safely in airliners and Formula One race cars, but there's a whole lotta money and design analysis behind those applications, not to mention multiple levels of safety features. This material seems much more haphazardly applied to a