Re: [RBW] FS - Docena, MKS Allways, Campy, Shimano, Crane Bell

Sent PM on pedals and bell. Cheers! On Thursday, July 30, 2020, 12:06:30 PM GMT+10, Sean Steinle wrote: All prices shipped.  Pics: https://imgur.com/a/aD3jwi5 Ocean Air Docena MKII Burgundy - $210MKS Allways EZ Superior - $60Campagnolo Downtube Cable Housing Stop - $20Shimano Bar End

[RBW] Re: Not even a fistfull of seatpost!

I have a copy of her autobiography, signed by her - she spent several weeks here in Canberra in 1988, getting away from the British winter, and I met her at a couple of the local time trials. Here's a link to an article that our local newspaper cycling columnist of the time wrote during her visi

[RBW] FS - Docena, MKS Allways, Campy, Shimano, Crane Bell

All prices shipped. Pics: https://imgur.com/a/aD3jwi5 Ocean Air Docena MKII Burgundy - $210 MKS Allways EZ Superior - $60 Campagnolo Downtube Cable Housing Stop - $20 Shimano Bar End Pods - $20 Crane Suzu Bel - $20 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R

Re: [RBW] Re: Hot Waxing Chains

I suspect I'll get a lot of grief for this... For many years I've been using WD-40 on our bicycle chains. I spray it on while spinning the chain, let it set for a half hour or so and wipe the excess off with a paper shop towel. I first started using WD on the O-ring drive chains on our Ducat

[RBW] Re: Paul Netro-Retro Cantilevers & Straddle Cable Height: where is your happy place?

Thanks Laing for the suggestion, but I don't think shifting my Neo-Retro's to the rear would give me enough braking power on the rear wheel. John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop recei

[RBW] Re: Paul Netro-Retro Cantilevers & Straddle Cable Height: where is your happy place?

Hi Paul, As for the Touring Canti's having less braking power than the Neo-Retro's, the math doesn't seem to bear that out. To get more mechanical advantage from my Neo-Retro's, I would need to lower my straddle cable to about 5cm's higher than the pivots, placing the cable just above the ri

[RBW] Re: Shoe recommendations for wet fall

Just got some Redbacks which are like Blundstones on Steroids. :-) -- 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.

[RBW] Weird handlebar idea

but not the riv/nitto noodle? do you want it wider? Maybe the crust towel rack? RK -- 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+unsubs

[RBW] Handlebar bags similar to Acorn waxed canvas?

I'm in need of a small, preferably waxed canvas handlebar bag like the one Acorn makes. Alas, they're out for 6 weeks or so. Who else makes something similar? That combination of material + s

[RBW] Re: Not even a fistfull of seatpost!

So then my Bleriot is not too big for me.. It is Grant style sizing. Great picture, thanks Patrick. On Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at 4:03:06 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > I have to admit that a small part of my motive for posting this photo is > to yank the "just ride" chain -- even though as

Re: [RBW] Re: Hot Waxing Chains

Rohloff® Special Bike Chain Lubricant claims to be "rapidly biodegradable". It says so on the bottle. I've always suspected it's some sort of vegetable oil, maybe even olive oil. I use it on my Wipperman chain, but not on my salad. It works as well or better than other stuff I've tried over many

[RBW] Re: Not even a fistfull of seatpost!

Way back in the 80's, I was living in Gainesville, FL and was in the best cycling condition of my life. There was a rather fast U of F student by the name of Jeanne Golay who would occasionally ride with the cycling club - couldn't keep up with her. I think she later won three US Road Racing Ch

[RBW] FS Barlow Pass tires new

FS Brand new Barlow Pass standard tires never opened 128 plus shipping -- 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...@googlegro

[RBW] Wanted: Mirrycle Incredibell Bar End Bell

Looking for a Mirrycle Incredibell Bar End Bell to replace an older bar end bill with a striker. If you have one you want to sell or know of a shop that has one let me know. Thanks, Reginald Alexis https://www.bikeworldiowa.com/product/mirrycle-incredibell-bar-end-bell-188543-1.htm -- You re

Re: [RBW] Re: Hot Waxing Chains

I've never tried it, but I seem to recall a lab test of bicycle chains lubricated with different substances, and the researchers finding that a perfectly dry but clean chain performed as well as a clean, well-lubed chain. Can anyone recall this study and the report? Patrick Moore, who remembers Gr

Re: [RBW] Re: Hot Waxing Chains

Has anyone ever tried cleaning their chain and NEVER applying lube at ALL? This may be an absolutely idiotic question, but there are all kinds of posts all over the web about people who think lube is a scam, but I can't find anyone that has actually tested the theory with a top-quality chain. I

[RBW] Re: Paul Netro-Retro Cantilevers & Straddle Cable Height: where is your happy place?

I have a Neo-Retro on the front of my Bombadil and a Touring on the rear and they work fine for me (but I live in Florida and I have drop bars & levers - drop bar levers are generally supposed to have more mechanical advantage than mountain bike style levers if I remember my Sheldon Brown corre

[RBW] Re: Not even a fistfull of seatpost!

Hello Patrick, Thanks for posting. This is awesome! My 11-year-old daughter is looking over my shoulder and she agrees. The root of the word "amateur" is "love" in latin. An amateur is someone who does something out of love. It's sad that a professional somehow earns more respected in our cult

[RBW] Re: Paul Netro-Retro Cantilevers & Straddle Cable Height: where is your happy place?

Not to be automatically contrarian, but from a foot/heel clearance standpoint, usual usage is low-profile Touring in the rear to maximize heel clearance, with the Neo-Retros up front, where clearance isn't an issue. Plus the Neo-Retros in front look much cooler. I think the low-profile cantis

Re: [RBW] Bike shorts/ Liners

Thanks, Bruce; good to know. On Tue, Jul 28, 2020 at 7:26 PM Fullylugged wrote: > Patrick: > > Kucharik still offers genuine leather chamois as a $26.50 upcharge in > their shorts. Chheck out their wool and Helenca shorts. > > To the OP: Zoic sells a variety of shorts liners with various pad

Re: [RBW] Re: Hot Waxing Chains

Put on NFS for the first time today. 12 drops on my lng 1x9 Gus's chain, in high gear (small cog), back spun 12 times, no wipe. It shifted wonderfully smooth. I'll see how long it goes before asking for more and how it handles mud and frozen slop; however, so far I'm impressed. With abandon

Re: [RBW] Re: Locking Up your Riv

I don't use my Riv's for errands but lock up my fairly expensive e-cargo bike regularly. I was using a Kryptonite NYC chain which is very heavy but have recently started using a combination of an Abus Bordo lock along with one of the new Tigr steel locks. This is much lighter than what I was prev

Re: [RBW] Velo Orange Sabot Pedal info

I considered the Sabots for the Dahon fixie I used to own, and upon inquiry, VO assured me that you can, indeed, install clips on these pedals. In the event, I chose the much cheaper, and weirdly named, MKS Esprit pedals*, but (a) to my eyes the Sabots looked very nice for clip 'n' strap use and, (

[RBW] Velo Orange Sabot Pedal info

RBW List Members, I have been eyeing the Velo Orange Sabot Pedal for a while. Looking at it to replace the SR CTP-400 pedals I posted about a few days ago. Looking at mounting some half clips on them for use. Anyone using this pedal with or without clips? What are your thoughts? Any alternative

Re: [RBW] Re: Locking Up your Riv

I forgot to add: If this Pewag chain is anything like the "towing chain" I bought at True Value some years ago, that stuff is hard to cut. The clerk used an angle grinder but had to finish with a hacksaw, and the one cut must have taken him 15 minutes. I added one of those shielded Abus padlocks an

[RBW] Re: Weird handlebar idea

I’m also having a hard time envisioning. Is something like the soma condor 2, kind of what you’re going for? -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Locking Up your Riv

I think that if I had to carry around 10 lb to keep my bike safe, I'd invest in a nice-riding beater to use for such errands. I've been lucky that I've always been able to store my bikes in my office; in fact, one employer gave me a second, empty office to use as a storage + changing room, and ano

[RBW] Re: Weird handlebar idea

I'm sorry to be dense, but I'm having trouble visualizing this. You can sit up and change your back angle with drop bars and 'cross interrupter levers. How is that different from what you're wanting to accomplish? Do you want to keep your hands/wrists at the same angle that they would be on the

[RBW] Re: Locking Up your Riv

I’m considering two options for a lock-and-chain setup, to be used for locking my bike when I'm at the hardware store, getting groceries, and such. Option 1: Pewag *7mm* Square Security Chain : 6’ length: *4.5 lbs* Option 2: Pew

[RBW] Re: Weird handlebar idea

I used those Origin 8 drop bar ends on a couple different bikes and they do work to give you a lower aero choice. I never tried to use them with Road bike brake levers though. For those bar end drops to work well, the handle bar has to have little or no sweep, unless you slide them way inside...

[RBW] Re: WTB Clem Smith Jr. 59cm

On Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 8:48:51 AM UTC-7, Josh Chambers wrote: > I would like to obtain a Clem in 59. I’d prefer mustard or green as I’ve got > a silver bike already. I’m in Indianapolis but would pay for shipping. Josh, I saw one on the Portland Craigslist this morning. Clem Low, 59cm. (

[RBW] Re: Bike Racks, non hitch recommendations.

I bought the 3 bike with that specific idea (spacing out two bikes) but folding the rack up is much more difficult with the 2 upper supports vs the single. The 2 bike version has three spliney parts with two smooth areas for folding the legs, the 3 bike only has two splines and one smooth sect

Re: [RBW] Bike shorts/ Liners

Thanks again On Wed, Jul 29, 2020 at 11:00 AM R Shannon wrote: > Joel, > > Currently using Garneau Fit Sensor 2. > So far so good. > > Best, > Rich in ATL > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jul 29, 2020, at 10:33 AM, Joel Stern wrote: > >  > > Thanks Rich, those longer rides are in my past for now

[RBW] Re: Bike Racks, non hitch recommendations.

I definitely +1 the Saris bones although I'd say get the 3 bike rack instead of the 2 as it's almost the same size and you can space your bikes out a little more. Completely OT, I do not recommend the crosstrek, it's not the best of an impreza+forester it's the worst of both. Bad handling + sma

Re: [RBW] Bike shorts/ Liners

Joel, Currently using Garneau Fit Sensor 2. So far so good. Best, Rich in ATL Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 29, 2020, at 10:33 AM, Joel Stern wrote: > >  > Thanks Rich, those longer rides are in my past for now but who knows what the > future will bring. Di you know the model name that you

Re: [RBW] Bike shorts/ Liners

Thanks Rich, those longer rides are in my past for now but who knows what the future will bring. Di you know the model name that you like? Thanks On Wed, Jul 29, 2020 at 10:09 AM RichS wrote: > Joel, > > For rides under 50 miles I like the Zoic padded spandex liner under Riv > MUSA shorts. For

[RBW] Bike shorts/ Liners

Joel, For rides under 50 miles I like the Zoic padded spandex liner under Riv MUSA shorts. For longer rides my aging sit bones prefer a more padded spandex short. Best, Rich in ATL -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

[RBW] Re: Weird handlebar idea

Would these work? https://www.amazon.com/Origin8-33617-Drop-Ends/dp/B0013G6PB8 On Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 11:48:51 AM UTC-4, Zack Medow wrote: > > Ok so for me the perfect road handlebar would allow me to run drop bar > break levers in the typical way for “endurance” riding, then with back

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike shorts/ Liners

Thanks Chris. On Wed, Jul 29, 2020 at 7:09 AM Christopher Cote < christopherjamesc...@gmail.com> wrote: > Boure. They still make the kind of shorts we wore 20 years ago. > https://www.boure.com/ > > Chris > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the > Google Gro

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike shorts/ Liners

Boure. They still make the kind of shorts we wore 20 years ago. https://www.boure.com/ 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-bun

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike shorts/ Liners

I found the site but want to talk to them on sizing. Thank you Garth. On Wed, Jul 29, 2020 at 4:05 AM Garth wrote: > > > Hi Joel, It's best to order Andiamo skins and briefs directly from them. > > https://andiamounderwear.com/ > > Also, Boure cycle clothing in Colorado uses very thin pads in

[RBW] Re: Bike shorts/ Liners

Hi Joel, It's best to order Andiamo skins and briefs directly from them. https://andiamounderwear.com/ Also, Boure cycle clothing in Colorado uses very thin pads in their bottoms, in the 5-7mm range I recall. Their Pro Ultrasuede pad is the smallest in overall shape. Their shorts and bibs c