[RBW] Re: Are P clamps supposed to do this?

2014-11-09 Thread 'Jason Cloutier' via RBW Owners Bunch
If you're mounting the p-clamp on the tapered part of the fork, you may not be getting enough grip for the clamp to work effectively. Jason Cloutier Pawtucket, RI On Saturday, November 8, 2014 3:46:29 PM UTC-5, lungimsam wrote: > > Front rack feels rock solid when pulling on the ra

[RBW] Re: Microshift thumbies?

2014-09-25 Thread 'Jason Cloutier' via RBW Owners Bunch
Surly uses those shifters on the Pugsley. My friend Ron has a Pugsley and still raves about the shifters. Jason Cloutier Pawtucket, RI On Wednesday, September 24, 2014 4:19:07 PM UTC-4, Jim Bronson wrote: > > Anyone tried these? > > > http://ww

[RBW] Re: Advice: crank arms less than 165mm

2014-07-01 Thread 'Jason Cloutier' via RBW Owners Bunch
short cranks. http://bikesmithdesign.com/Short_Cranks/crank-questions.html I'm sure that with Mark's experience he can recommend something suitable for your wife. Jason Cloutier Pawtucket, RI On Tuesday, July 1, 2014 2:47:43 PM UTC-4, WETH wrote: > > My wife who is 5'3"

[RBW] Re: Heart's broken, Hunq headbadge fell off.

2014-04-30 Thread 'Jason Cloutier' via RBW Owners Bunch
Too bad about the head badge. Clear silicone caulking works very well. A dollop on the back of the badge is all you need. hNg the bike from a hook so that the head tube is rather horizontal while the silicone cures. Jason Cloutier Pawtucket, RI On Tuesday, April 29, 2014 8:14:17 PM UTC-4

[RBW] Re: Chain lube/wax

2014-04-15 Thread Jason Cloutier
Does anyone use molybdenum disulfide for lubrication? Jason Cloutier Pawtucket, RI On Monday, April 14, 2014 8:57:51 AM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > So the stuff I’ve been using lasts a few hours when it’s any sort of wet > out and good luck lubing when it’s all wet and grime st

[RBW] Re: School me on Panaracer gumwall casing design.

2014-01-19 Thread Jason Cloutier
Somewhere in time we've lost the meaning of bicycle terms Gumwall vs. skinwall is a good example. Jason Cloutier Pawtucket, RI -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivin

[RBW] Re: Now this is something we should bring back!!

2014-01-19 Thread Jason Cloutier
ue-du-cyclisme/ you can see the fork lock on the back of the head tube. Jason Cloutier Pawtucket, RI On Sunday, January 19, 2014 10:40:59 AM UTC-5, Bruce Baker wrote: > > Now here is something I wouldn't mind retrofitting on my Sam!! > > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Raleigh

[RBW] Re: How cold was your first day ride?

2014-01-01 Thread Jason Cloutier
ulation is possible. I better get those studded tires installed this afternoon. Happy New Year to all! Jason Cloutier Pawtucket, RI -- 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] Hunqapillar As "True" Mountain Bike?

2013-12-05 Thread Jason Cloutier
finding repair parts in a couple years when the manufacturer stops providing support. Fat bikes are very versatile. Jason Cloutier Pawtucket, RI On Thursday, December 5, 2013 2:43:45 PM UTC-5, Anne Paulson wrote: > > I test-rode the ECR's father, the Surly Krampus, also with 3" ti

Re: [RBW] Re: Fine steel wool to polish bullmoose h-bars?

2013-10-23 Thread Jason Cloutier
Is Magic Wadding similar to Nev-R-Dull? Jason Cloutier Pawtucket, RI On Wednesday, October 23, 2013 4:32:45 PM UTC-4, Tom Virgil wrote: > > You mentioned polish did not work. Tried Mother's or Magic Wadding? Fine > rubbing compound? > -- You received this message because y

[RBW] WTB: Bosco handlebar

2013-07-28 Thread Jason Cloutier
Anyone have a used Bosco handlebar which they've decided isn't right for them? I'm interested in trying such a handlebar. Please contact me privately if you have a Bosco to sell. Jason Cloutier Pawtucket, RI -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goo