[RBW] Re: 1x Set Up?

2021-04-08 Thread Larry Charlton
't mind, what derailleur & cassette are you using? > > Word is that the SRAM 11-speed will fit on Shimano 8/9/10 speed hubs like > the Deore. > > On Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 1:06:02 PM UTC-5 Larry Charlton wrote: > >> I'm running 1x11 on my proto-Appaloosa.

[RBW] Re: WTB and FS - Brooks B67, Sackville bag & Carradice bag and QR

2019-09-09 Thread Larry Charlton
I have a never-used honey B67 that I could part with. What color and condition are the Nelson? Would you consider a trade? -- 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

[RBW] Re: Thanks Grant

2018-06-22 Thread Larry Charlton
Max, Thanks for first-hand acknowledgement that mine was not a "wall of BS text." -- 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.

[RBW] Re: Thanks Grant

2018-06-22 Thread Larry Charlton
This is a difficult subject because too many people approach the subject emotionally and attempts to be logical/unemotional get one labeled, targeted, and rejected. The reality is that there are multiple mitigating facts: 1. Mexico is a signatory to multiple international asylum and refugee

[RBW] Tubeless question from an old fart

2018-06-15 Thread Larry Charlton
So last year while having my Proto-Appaloosa built up the 20-something LBS mechanic insisted that I MUST run tubeless on my 700x38 tires. I shrugged and let him go. Two weeks ago I scrubbed a high curb cut and unseated the bead. Flat tire. Walked the 3 blocks home and tried pumping it up whi

Re: [RBW] First pedestrian killed by autonomous car

2018-03-20 Thread Larry Charlton
Uber has been picking people up at the Pittsburgh airport using autonomous vehicles for over a year. They've managed the sometimes bumper-to-bumper, sometimes 70mph Parkway West to the city with no incidents and have delivered folks to the city accident-free. Try driving in a city laid out in

[RBW] Re: My trials and tribulations with upright bars

2018-01-27 Thread Larry Charlton
I'm struggling similarly. I set up a prototype Appaloosa last spring and rode the past season with Albastache bars. But I always felt like I was "in-between" comfort locations. When sitting upright I found myself holding onto the very end of the bars, often actually holding the bar-end shift

[RBW] Re: (GIF) Don't know how this can be explained

2017-07-06 Thread Larry Charlton
Which is why the fastest riders are on recumbents. I can no longer manage a recumbent because western PA hills don't align with a bike who's saddle can be climbed out of -- and I'm too old and out-of-shape to spin fast enough to maintain speed. Mashing on pedals and old knees don't get along

[RBW] Re: How much can Betty handle?

2016-01-25 Thread Larry Charlton
So folks are saying my 225lb body plus -- essentially anything -- are too much for my Yves Gomez? I suspect that I carry 25 lb of groceries on my rear rack regularly. (Panniers, kind of balanced.) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: C&O in October

2015-09-10 Thread Larry Charlton
Were I not already expected to be in Cancun, Mexico that week I'd definitely be in. My son lives in Alexandria, Va (I am in Pittsburgh) and I've always wanted to do GAP to C&O to Aaron Charlton. Someone please help arrange a ride next year. Maybe by then I can take Amtrack home. -- You r

[RBW] Re: Yves Gomez PBH range?

2015-08-21 Thread Larry Charlton
I just built up a 60cm Yves Gomez for myself. I'm 6'1" and have an 89pbh. I'm sure she'll have no problem at all with a 60. Here's what Riv says as to fitment for the current Cheviot: *60cm* TYPICAL RIDER HEIGHTS: women 5'6" 1//2 to 6'2, men about 5'8.5" to 6'3". PBH 84 to 94cm SADDLE HEIGH

[RBW] Re: Sugino Wide/Low Dbl Crank - Chain Rub Issue

2015-07-31 Thread Larry Charlton
I just installed that exact drivetrain on my Yves Gomez. Even though I wouldn't ride in the small/small combination I still clear the large big chain ring by a couple mm. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe f

[RBW] Re: May I introduce Yves...

2015-07-24 Thread Larry Charlton
The front derailleur looks great and performs very well. Although, not much is being asked of it since the chainrings are only 40-26. If, perhaps a standard touring triple were in play... Note that the SUN XCD front is a braze-on so a clamp will be needed, too. On Friday, July 24, 2015 at

Re: [RBW] Re: May I introduce Yves...

2015-07-24 Thread Larry Charlton
I don't mind the upward curve of the levers at all. Kn fact, for me they feel nicer than when my LHT had a mustache bar with straight levers. On Friday, July 24, 2015 at 4:44:09 PM UTC-4, drew wrote: > > Lookin good. Another great example of how nice black can be. howd you do > with the trp le

[RBW] May I introduce Yves...

2015-07-24 Thread Larry Charlton
mano Deore LXRimsVelocity DyadTiresSchwalbe Marathon 700x38 ChainKMC X9.93 116L SeatpostSoma Layback That's a start, at least. First time I've ever spec'd components myself so I hope I did okay. And comment and recommendations are welcome because I now know it won't be the last t