[RBW] Re: FS: Schmidt Edelux, B&M Rear Light & E-Werk, Revelate, Velogical Dynamo + more

Hi all: Thanks to all those who bought stuff and made offers too! Everything is sold except for the B&M E-werk and the Revelate bag. Willing to taking $80 shipped for the E-werk and $55 shipped for the Revelate. Thanks! Mike On Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 7:40:00 PM UTC-7 Mike in WA w

[RBW] FS: Schmidt Edelux, B&M Rear Light & E-Werk, Revelate, Velogical Dynamo + more

Hi all, Used to be a long(ish)-time community member, but sold my two Rivs (to someone on the list), bought a Jones Plus, and have been doing a different type of riding ever since. I have some lightly-to hardly- to never-used goodies for sale here. See the Imgur page

[RBW] Re: Any benefits to the longer CS's?

You need to ride a Jones Plus! Getting the front wheel up is super easy! On Monday, June 13, 2016 at 4:19:45 PM UTC-7, Richard Rios wrote: > > On road they are fine. Very laid back feeling, smooth and what others > mentioned. Off road I found I didn't like them so much especially if paired > wit

[RBW] Re: Handlebar Suggestions for MTB Build?

Oops, wrong link, here's the correct product: SOMA High Rider stem adapter <http://www.somafab.com/archives/product/high-rider-stem-adapter-28-622-2> On Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 11:42:22 AM UTC-7, Mike in WA wrote: > > You could easily get the Jones H-Bar high enough with

[RBW] Re: Handlebar Suggestions for MTB Build?

You could easily get the Jones H-Bar high enough with a Soma High Rider stem . The Jones H-Bar is absolutely fantastic, I can't imagine ever using another bar, especially for MTB purposes; super stable and comfortable with so many good pos

[RBW] Re: The diet

Regarding magnesium deficiency, this is a supplement I use that may be helpful http://www.ancient-minerals.com/products/magnesium-oil/. There's good info on the website about Mg deficiency, though they're clearly trying to sell you something. I buy into their claim that it's very difficult to a

Re: [RBW] Re: The diet

clude a mention of membership. There was one this morning with > this link: http://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/without-cooking > > Cheers. > > Tim > > On Wed, Jun 1, 2016 at 8:38 AM, Mike in WA > wrote: > >> Patrick and other ketogenic adoptees: Can you recommend some

[RBW] Re: The diet

I've delved into Mark's Daily Apple before, but he seemed to have very expensive taste and a more gourmet approach. What are your primary sources of calorie-dense foods to replace the carbs for energy? Thanks! Mike in WA, an economically constrained but ketogenically optimistic gr

[RBW] Re: Spikes, Pedals, Shins

I have yet to suffer grievous bodily harm after using 45North pedals, and they sell their replacement spikes . They are pretty rounded on top but also v

Re: [RBW] Re: good blug post on rim and disk brakes

The only maintenance I've had to do on Avid BB7's in a year of running them is adjusting the calipers every so often with then turn of a screw and changing the pads. I do not miss having to try to conjure devil magic (or relying on LBS) to adjust V-brakes to reduce squealing or (worse) cantis to

[RBW] Re: How do you know what the VAT/duty is going to be if you buy from EU/Japan?

I have bought tires and components from both Bike24 and www.hibike.com with stellar customer service from both. It seems like Hibike has sllightly better pricing, but Bike24 seems to have fewer issues with delays in getting stuff to their warehouse. I expect to pay about 40% less when I buy fro

Re: [RBW] Re: good blug post on rim and disk brakes

Mark, I fully agree with your points on the benefits of disc brakes and also that not all riding conditions are as idealized for rim braking as Northern CA. I switched to a Jones because I found Jeff's goals in building a bike more appealing to me than Grant's goals, and I feel the Jones Plus i

Re: [RBW] Thoughts on tubeless?

he tire bead. >> As there isn't a tube, you don't need the deep valley in the rim bed. >> For valves, just get whatever is cheapest, they don't really do much. >> >> >> >> >> >> On Tue, May 10, 2016 at 1:19 PM, Mike in WA wrote: &g

Re: [RBW] Thoughts on tubeless?

Also, put a liquid solution of dawn soap on the rim strip and tire bead to get easy seating without moving the rim tape. On Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 10:19:10 AM UTC-7, Mike in WA wrote: > > I used the WTB WCS Rim Tape <http://www.jensonusa.com/WTB-TCS-Rim-Tape> since > I'm

Re: [RBW] Re: Rims for tubeless conversion

ncebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1167852_-1_400222__400222 > > From elsewhere, you can get them for even closer to $300. Hard to beat > them. > > > On Tue, May 10, 2016 at 2:47 AM, Mike in WA > wrote: > >> Yes, the Velocity A23 looks like a very good option, Bi

Re: [RBW] Thoughts on tubeless?

kenry wrote: >> >> What rims are you running? >> That has always been the deciding factor for me. If they are tubeless >> compatible or easily convertable, most definately go for it. And I agree >> with Mike in WA, use orange seal.Stans can work, but lately

[RBW] Re: Rims for tubeless conversion

7;s getting it in 622 X 28mm. On Monday, May 9, 2016 at 8:06:11 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Velocity A23 is an option. > > On Monday, May 9, 2016 at 6:58:28 PM UTC-7, Mike in WA wrote: >> >> My brother is looking to build up a new wheelset with a standard rim &g

[RBW] Re: Thoughts on tubeless?

Reed, In the absence of a good tubeless 60mm 29er slick prior to the Big One, I converted a Super Moto to tubeless on my Jones. The sealant I used was Orange Seal (subzero formula -- it lasts the longest) and it worked perfectly. It would take about 2-3 days of slowly filling in the porous sid

[RBW] Rims for tubeless conversion

My brother is looking to build up a new wheelset with a standard rim braked, 700C road bike and wants to go tubeless with a Scwalbe One. Can anyone recommend a rim that will work for this bike and seat a tubeless tire properly? I'm familiar with the world of rims for tubeless 29er MTB's, but I

[RBW] Re: Does Schwalbe make a supple 650b slick tire?

Yes! Schwalbe makes the G-One in 650B X 38mm. This tire has the MicroSkin construction throughout, so it is the Latest Greatest Tech. Here's a link for cheapo Euro pricing (I've bought from these guys in the past and they're great) https://www.bike24.com/p2143229.html On Friday, May 6, 2016 at

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Marathon appreciation

I don't mean to sound evangelical in my praise of Compass and the new line of Schwalbe tubeless-ready tires, but they're pretty great. A huge difference for me (that's not possible for many rim brake riders) was going tubeless. That in conjunction with the very intentional suppleness makes for

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Marathon appreciation

I rode the standard Marathons briefly and switched to Marathon Supremes for probably three years of high mileage. I saw Compass tires mentioned on here all the time and had to try them and they made the Marathon Supremes feel like slugglish dogs. It felt like having an extra low gear added to my

Re: [RBW] Re: 1X10: How clean it is!

Looking good! The extender thingy is called a Goatlink,made by Wolftooth. It's supposed to help with cassette life and smoother shifting, even if you don't actually need it. Also regarding Matt P's wondering about the WI ring, I've heard that clutch derailers alone can be fine for keeping the c

[RBW] Seattle's "Bike Batman"

Here's an interesting reading on a guy who's recovered 22 bikes in Seattle by cross-referencing Craigslist posts with Bike Index reports and confronting the sellers. I was surprised to find that the Seattle Police were willing to work with him, and also why the hell police departments can't use

Re: [RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

n the landfill too. On Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 9:48:31 AM UTC-7, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > On 04/28/2016 12:11 PM, Mike in WA wrote: > > Different kettle of fish from the square taper world, but I'll be > > upgrading to a Chris King Threadfit BB ($155) when my dispos

[RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

Different kettle of fish from the square taper world, but I'll be upgrading to a Chris King Threadfit BB ($155) when my disposable Shimano BB ($20) goes bad. Riding in dirt and wet conditions all the time leads to a lot of grime, and I found the cheapo bottom brackets go bad in about a year. Wit

Re: [RBW] New Drivetrain Setup on the Hunqapillar

I don't have personal experience with running friction on a 1X10 setup, but I think dstein's thought on it makes sense. I would bet you can go from 11-13 to 36-42 on a Sunrace 10-speed cassette by friction shifting in about the same time as it would take to drop on a front derailleur. With just

[RBW] Re: Cambium C19's?

section is too wide. I just ordered a Rivet Pearl (after reading many reviews on here and elsewhere) and I'm hoping this will be the cure to my saddle woes. I'm going to return the C19 soon. On Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 9:04:40 PM UTC-7, Mike in WA wrote: > > > I got m

[RBW] Re: Lawyers lips and helmets (or: WTB - Peugeot PX-10 fork)

And I'm happy to sell mine on the cheap! Really. $47 shipped for a wheels/seatpost set with one key. On Friday, April 22, 2016 at 11:19:16 AM UTC-7, Lungimsam wrote: > > If you are in the market for new skewers I recommend Pitlocks. Might as > well while you are at it. -- You received this me

[RBW] Re: Do you prefer Adidas Sambas? Or clipless pedals? Both?

+1 on Merrells. Trail Glove 3's on 45North heiruspecs are working great for me. They put mid-foot cushioning in the most recent release of the TG3, which is annoying to me, but I think it's still the best minimalist shoe on the market and they stay looking good for a long time. On Wednesday, A

[RBW] Re: Cambium C19's?

bium design appeals to be on > that level, and I'd love for it to work for me anatomically. > > KJ > > > On Friday, April 22, 2016 at 12:04:40 AM UTC-4, Mike in WA wrote: >> >> >> I got my C19 today and took it for a short ride. Initial impressions: the &

[RBW] Re: Cambium C19's?

ontent.com/-Ap1JOPBwJQ8/Vxmidd-OoEI/A_0/lGh3ohhTq-gMmbub2RJVhE7VH6MUgFoqgCLcB/s1600/0421161506.jpg> On Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 8:45:42 AM UTC-7, Mike in WA wrote: > > I ordered a C19 and will be getting it on Thursday, will report back with > my opinion. FWIW, I emailed Br

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: V.O, Pletscher, Grandsfors Bruks, E-Werk, Pitlocks, Shimano, Park Tools

11:47:13 AM UTC-7, Mike in WA wrote: > > Thanks for pointing that out, Tim. The Super Motos are 60mm X 29"/622mm. > > On Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 11:39:44 AM UTC-7, Tim Gavin wrote: >> >> Mike- >> >> Are the Super Moto tires 26"/559 or 29"/622 di

[RBW] Re: Annoying unwanted commentary/advice while riding a Rivendell.

True Freds are to be pitied, not scorned. Have a laugh with this lycra warrior rap (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vn29DvMITu4). On Monday, April 18, 2016 at 6:42:39 PM UTC-7, Julian wrote: > > I was out on my Rambouillet on a club ride on Sunday (a near perfect > spring day -- sun, blue skies,

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: V.O, Pletscher, Grandsfors Bruks, E-Werk, Pitlocks, Shimano, Park Tools

Thanks for pointing that out, Tim. The Super Motos are 60mm X 29"/622mm. On Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 11:39:44 AM UTC-7, Tim Gavin wrote: > > Mike- > > Are the Super Moto tires 26"/559 or 29"/622 diameter? > > On Tue, Apr 19, 2016 at 1:27 PM, Mike in WA >

[RBW] Re: FS: V.O, Pletscher, Grandsfors Bruks, E-Werk, Pitlocks, Shimano, Park Tools

three tires. Pictures of them are in the album. <http://imgur.com/a/SjavV> On Monday, April 18, 2016 at 10:02:48 PM UTC-7, Mike in WA wrote: > > Cleaning out the parts bin and garage with a medley of decent stuff. All > items will be shipped at cost and payments to be made by Pay

[RBW] Re: Cambium C19's?

I ordered a C19 and will be getting it on Thursday, will report back with my opinion. FWIW, I emailed Brooks and asked about a slotted C19, but they have no current plans for one (though they said it's a possibility in the vague future). If the saddle fits better for me, I may try to improvise

[RBW] Re: FS: V.O, Pletscher, Grandsfors Bruks, E-Werk, Pitlocks, Shimano, Park Tools

I will remove items from the imgur album rather than updating here on sold items. Thanks all! -- Mike On Monday, April 18, 2016 at 10:02:48 PM UTC-7, Mike in WA wrote: > > Cleaning out the parts bin and garage with a medley of decent stuff. All > items will be shipped at cost and pa

[RBW] FS: V.O, Pletscher, Grandsfors Bruks, E-Werk, Pitlocks, Shimano, Park Tools

Cleaning out the parts bin and garage with a medley of decent stuff. All items will be shipped at cost and payments to be made by PayPal to weborders1...@gmail.com. Please message me off-list if you're interested. Here's what I've got, with pictures here: - Velo O

[RBW] Re: Cambium C19's?

What I'm saying is that I need to properly measure my sit bones, add 20mm and see if it's the case that I'm likely sitting on (rather than in between) the frame edges. It feels like there's pretty distinct and uncomfortable pressure points at times and a properly wide saddle would be the simple

[RBW] Re: Cambium C19's?

Has anybody who's been riding a C17 ridden a C19 yet? If so, thoughts? I like my C17, but it does feel a bit harsh at times and I wonder if a little extra width is what I need. Backcountry will let you try a saddle and return it within 30 days if you don't like it, and this is an option I'm con

Re: [RBW] Ice Wax for chain lube

I've read in a few places recently that chain lube doesn't significantly reduce drivetrain friction (at least in lab testing). it seems that as long as you're doing enough to prevent corrosion (and limit the annoyance of noise), all is well, regardless of what you use. Interested to hear folks'

[RBW] Re: Choco-Moose bars in action

1X8 with Thunder Burts, super sweet! I will say that Grant has come up with some *interesting *names for handlebars... On Saturday, April 16, 2016 at 10:30:55 AM UTC-7, Matt P. wrote: > > Hi everyone, > Just thought I'd post some pics of the new Choco-Moose bars mounted on my > Hunqapillar. Re

[RBW] Re: Joe App impressions

How does the ride compare to your Jones Plus in terms of super long bikes? On Saturday, April 16, 2016 at 7:53:40 AM UTC-7, masmojo wrote: > > My local shop has a Joe Appaloosa on the floor(quite unexpectedly really) > & when I stopped in yesterday they encouraged me to take a ride! > Oh! . . . .

[RBW] Re: Saddle Advice Needed, Especially From the Riv Chica Warriors

Cambiums are such great saddles (I have the C-17 carved). I had to have 2 Berthoud saddles warp on me over time before I switched from the endlessly transient nature of leather. It's so nice to not have to be paranoid about rain and tension bolts and the saddle just stays the same -- perfect.

[RBW] Re: 1X10: How clean it is!

+1 on the coasting downhills approach. It's pretty amazing how close to top-speed (AKA "fast enough") you can get when you tuck in your knees and elbows, get down good and low and just let gravity do the work. My days of riding 110+ gear-inch bikes to go 35 mph on steep descents for 1% of my mi

[RBW] Re: Is it crazy to do a century with Boscos?

I found that my Quickbeam had insufficient reach and had to convert to a threadless stem. The bars also wouldn't go high enough, so I used this Soma threaded to threadless adapter

[RBW] Re: 1X10: How clean it is!

UTC-7, George Schick wrote: > > I'm curious to know what kind of chain you're using with that Wolf Tooth - > a 9 or 10 speed chain, etc? Info about that on the Wolf Tooth side is a > little sketchy. > > On Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 10:44:25 PM UTC-5, Mike in WA wrote: >&

[RBW] Re: 1X10: How clean it is!

Assuming you're running 700X38 tires (i think I recall you posting about switching to Barlows...) and it's 28 front, 30 in back, that works out to a 25.5 gear-inch low gear. On 2.3" road tires, I'm getting a 22 inch low gear with a 32 X 11-42 setup. I personally find that I can barely deliver en

[RBW] Re: 1X10: How clean it is!

Heck yeah! They're going to be even better with the new model now having boost spacing in the rear and capability to use 150mm generator front hubs. I don't regret being an early adopter, but that will be an awesome bike. New Jones Plus

[RBW] Re: 1X10: How clean it is!

0% in > the granny gear, save for mild long dirt road sections connecting sections. > > I love it! > > With abandon, > Patrick > > On Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 9:44:25 PM UTC-6, Mike in WA wrote: >> >> >> I just got back from my first proper ride with the ne

[RBW] Re: 1X10: How clean it is!

apillar). What is the crank > you're using? Are you using indexed or friction on the shifters? > > On Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 8:44:25 PM UTC-7, Mike in WA wrote: >> >> >> I just got back from my first proper ride with the new 1X10 drivetrain on >> my Jones P

[RBW] 1X10: How clean it is!

is coming from someone who rode friction or fixed gears for the past 10+ years. This new-fangled Dynasys 10-speed universe is actually quite nice, I promise. Here's the bike <http://imgur.com/h0rtZCh> Over and out. Mike in WA -- You received this message because you are subsc

[RBW] Re: Consolidating some of the reminder threads into an FAQ thread?

Fifthed. Less clutter, please! On Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 6:46:41 PM UTC-7, Sky Coulter wrote: > > fourthed. It'd make a cleaner interface. > > On Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 4:05:42 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: >> >> Thirdeded. And that's mostly on a desktop. >> >> With abandon, >> Patrick

[RBW] Re: New Panaracer-made 700c x 50 tire?

It can't be too long before something like this comes out in 700 X 60mm. Can't hardly wait! -- 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

[RBW] Re: flat pedals, thin pedals, long pedals

"but if foot muscles are weakened by wearing modern foot binding devices, that efficiency decreases because the foot is not strong enough to function as God intended" Preach, Deacon! I fear that arch support could become the next helmet debate, but I am with you on this. Minimalist shoes feel f

[RBW] Re: On tire supple-itude

I rode Schwalbe Marathons for years, because I knew they were high-quality and tough and I was ignorant of alternatives. I also believed that high pressure = fast and ran the 33.33's at about 75-80 PSI. I used to live in a college town that was strewn with broken glass where I logged about 15,00