[RBW] Re: No love for the Albastache?

So you didn't try a longer stem?! Sounds like you had it figured out but didn't follow through on your hunch. I have forever been baffled by the traditionally-spouted wisdom that, when swapping from drop bars to moustache/albastache bars, you need a shorter stem. I discovered long ago that

[RBW] Re: Converting a T1000 into an Atlantis

Hey y'all. Wanted to share that for this T1000's "silver anniversary," I gave her a restoration sourced from the Rivendell catalog. She'll never be an Atlantis, but she's even closer now. A pic: https://www.flickr.com/photos/millhiser/53976144686/ Here's what's new: - Rich Lesnick-built

[RBW] Re: No love for the Albastache?

Revivin' an ol' thread! Thanks to all who contributed to this thread because it was about the only "review" 2-3 years ago when I was considering the Albastache. Some new reviews out: On the "love" vs. "no love" question, did you see that Zack Gallardo recently posted a video review with urban/

Re: [RBW] Silver shifter surgery and corrosive metal welding

I've been looking into this more for fun - because why not? It seems like using a non metallic barrier (aka) grease may be preferable to metallic such as copper or aluminum. Wax may also work well too. At the end of the day most answers were referred to regular maintenance especially in wet cl

[RBW] Re: rivs on amtrak: my report on a fun technicality

thanks for the kudos, everyone! the riding out here has been great so far, as is having a bike with 1st gen XTR parts *and* paul v-brakes ◡̈ to answer Patrick's question: yeah, bikes were perfectly safe- amtrak workers can be gruff but they don't want to deal with the hassle of a damaged bike e

rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com

Thanks to everyone who got something. Most items shipped out today. Just the Nitto rear cable hanger and some leather mudflaps left. For mudflap colors, as of right now there are 2 dark brown, 6 black, and 7 honey left. FYI for the final items shipping is a flat $5 per order. Thanks again! David

[RBW] Kiley and Koma lights

I know we talked about this some years ago so here goes. To me it looks like these are basically identical. I have both and believe that the Kiley flashers last longer on a charge, this may be inaccurate but it seems so. My front lights seem to be dying as they are about 4 years old or so and d

Re: [RBW] Re: Looking for a 59cm Clem

Chris, same! Or at least similar. Mine is a 52 & I fluctuate between 170-175lbs. I CAN make the bike flex (grab the bars and shake from side to side) but it simply does not happen under normal riding. Any flex I do get is likely part & parcel of the comfortable ride? I had a PX10 once. That was the

[RBW] Re: Wool in summer

I wore wool until it would get brutal. Still wear it when I can. I am in New England but this year was very hot. I switched to SPF shirts after having a basal cell carcinoma discover and removed. I am not religious about this even though I should be. I do make sure to use sunscreen when I reme

[RBW] Re: Wool in summer

I like wool tops, but once the temperatures climb into the eighties, and for a little more sun protection, I go with linen long-sleeved shirts. Toss 'em in the laundry, line dry with a little pull stretch, and fashionably wrinkled (just like me) well past Labor Day. I'd go 100% with wool under

Re: [RBW] Re: Looking for a 59cm Clem

Subjective data point: At twelve stone (168lbs) I have yet to experience the often stated flex on a (64cm) Clem, even with a couple rear panniers of produce, or while accelerating along an extended climb (without panniers, mind you) while passing the majority of our weekly cycling group (I like

[RBW] Re: Wool in summer

I wear wool year round wherever I am, though I’m mostly on the brutally humid east coast. I wear it all the time, i.e., not just for riding: merino shirts (long or short sleeve), underwear (short and long), and socks. Wearing almost anything else feels muggy and less fresh. Synthetics especiall

[RBW] Re: rivs on amtrak: my report on a fun technicality

That's what I call a brilliant "train ride report"!!! Nicely done Brent. I'm glad your Rivs arrived safely and were waiting for you at the station. Congratulations on your new home in Kingston. The Hudson Valley is a special place for this former New York State resident. Hope you enjoy it. Best,

[RBW] WTB: 700x32-33 tires

hi i'd like to try out a different set of tires on my rambouillet. i've had (and been very pleased with) the rene herse 32s. i'd potentially like to try something with a bit more grip. some i'm eyeing now are the challenge strada bianca, ultradynamico, and of course the ol' standby gravelkin

[RBW] Re: Wool in summer

I wear wool year round in Minneapolis, with similar results to what others posted here. I do feel less sweaty in lots of humidity when I am wearing a wool shirt and underwear. I have not worn wool through sheep country though, now I will avoid that. I'd put a plug in for a Minnesota wool cloth

Re: [RBW] Re: Shoes/sandals for wide feet

I'll chime in here. My wife have feet that are just a bit wide, not quad-E or anything, and found we really like using Xero shoes. Good enough width for us, nice slim heel counter fit, and most important to us is that there's room for the piggly wiggly toes to spread out. Lots of flex, and no n

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Pacenti Forza Classico 700c wheelset

Late to the thread, but I believe the Bitex hubs have bits to make them 135 or 130 spacing. I laced up a set of Bitex and Pacenti Forza rims too, Sapim DB 14-17 front spokes, 14-17 and 14-15 rear, 3x 32 hole. IIRC, 1500-1600 g, with tubeless rim tape. The Bitex freehub is quieter than Pacenti/

Re: [RBW] Re: Wheel-building Advice

I first started building my own wheels in the seventies, I think I bought a book from Bike Warehouse (now Bike Nashbar), so that makes sense. My big problem today is figuring out asymmetrical drum brake hubs on English roadster style rims (Flying Pigeon) that seem to require different cross pattern

Re: [RBW] Re: Shoes/sandals for wide feet

I bought the Giro Rumble recently for dirt cheap as a sleek MTB shoe. The aren't the widest but also not nearly as narrow as everything else I've tried. They are kind of cheap feeling and squeaked a bit when I first got them but I'd give them 1 thumbs up from my EE wide feet. I took a black sha

Re: [RBW] Silver shifter surgery and corrosive metal welding

Good coverage here. I stopped using brass bits on bikes a few years ago after a single brass ferrule issue, and I always wondered if anyone else had issues as the rise of brass bling took hold in recent years. On Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 10:44:41 AM UTC-4 Jim in Mpls wrote: > I also greas

[RBW] Re: Shimano Bar-End Friction Shifter Question

On Monday, September 2, 2024 at 4:37:15 PM UTC-5 Jeffrey S wrote: I got a set of Shimano bar-end shifters for my wife's bike. They are the set with the black rubber tips, not the grey. Looks like 10-speed, which alas do not have the highly desirable friction mode. They are not working proper

[RBW] Re: Wool in summer

I wear Smartwool 150 boxer briefs year-round, and I also ride in those in lieu of padded shorts or chamois. I like the Smartwool t-shirts as well, but I typically don't ride in t-shirts in the warmer months - I prefer long-sleeve button-up techy fabric shirts that allow for billowing and ventil

[RBW] Re: Wool in summer

I also wear merino wool tops and underwear year round. Summer back east is 90s and humid to chokingly humid July-August. I prefer the color, cut and "style" of smartwool 150 wool/nylon blend but the Icebreaker cool-lite wool/lyocell blend feels the best although its seems they've futzed with th

[RBW] Re: rivs on amtrak: my report on a fun technicality

damn, that xtr mini group on the sam. it's the little things. On Friday, September 6, 2024 at 7:23:45 AM UTC-4 ascpgh wrote: > Fantastic! > > On par with renting a U-Haul pickup to reach a destination in the dearth > of rental cars following mass flight cancellations. > > Just using (not abusing

Re: [RBW] Roaduno vs. Quickbeam

It was excellent to meet you, Andrew, but sorry to complicate your bike shopping! Kind of an apples-oranges comparison in my mind, a good reason to have both. N+1! Neal Lerner Brookline MA On Friday, September 6, 2024 at 8:01:52 AM UTC-4 ajanj...@gmail.com wrote: > All this love for my Quickbea

Re: [RBW] Roaduno vs. Quickbeam

All this love for my Quickbeam is making me want to stick with it! The QB is a 56 and the Roaduno is a 54.5 –– Andrew Janjigian website: www.wordloaf.org newsletter: newsletter.wordloaf.org book: bread baker’s pocket companion

[RBW] Re: rivs on amtrak: my report on a fun technicality

Fantastic! On par with renting a U-Haul pickup to reach a destination in the dearth of rental cars following mass flight cancellations. Just using (not abusing) what's available in a manner not anticipated. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 3:04:47 PM UTC-4 in...@brent