Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and Tire Question

This to clarify my opinion on tubes versus no tubes, from someone who is, oh so very aware of the limitations of tubes (again, pre-sealant, and refusing to use heavy tires, used up the greater part of 2 X 100-boxes of Remas each year). FWIW, I used (125 gram) tubes in the EL Naches Pass 559 X 42s,

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and Tire Question

Chrristine, I made the jump with my 650B bike, built around 42mm RH BabyShoe Pass standard casing tires on Pacenti Brevet rims. My mechanic said that this size is where the clear decision for tubeless is, based on ride quality, flatproofness and weight. She said there isn't much of a question a

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and Tire Question

Having done it once, it won't be hard in the future. But were it not for goatheads, I'd strictly use tubes on road; sealant for road tires seems to me to be more complicated than the problem, apart from goatheads. I might continue to use tubeless off road simply because tubes for 60 or 70 or 80 mm

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and Tire Question

Thank you Leah! RivSisters, I love this! Your blue Clem is beautiful. One day I'd like to custom paint mine, to something beautiful like that. Although the silver is very easy to match with all my pink kit. 😹 I'll for sure post about any new adventures I get to take. I'm car-free, so I do every

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and Tire Question

Leah: Are your Clem's wheels 26"? If so, do you know what rims Analog used? I'm curious about rim-brake-compatible, 26"/559 bead diam tubeless-specific rims. Ray: Yes, I learned to carry a plug kit. There are all sorts of such kits, but I have 2: cheapos for typical nail holes, and a kind that sor

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and Tire Question

Following Patrick Moore’s lead, I put orange seal in my tubes and eliminated goat head punctures. It wasn’t enough to stop a large wood screw but it worked great for thorns. Ray On Monday, April 12, 2021 at 8:57:01 PM UTC-7 Roberta wrote: > Welcome, Christine. > > I’m I the”I hate flats” clu

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and Tire Question

Welcome, Christine. I’m I the”I hate flats” club. About April-May 2020, three of us RivSisters decided to go tubeless with supple tires. Bikes were two Joe Appaloosas, a Clem L, and an A Homer Hilsen. a Platy was added around November by Leah. We love the ride quality so much —better than

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and Tire Question

Wow, thanks for all the information everyone! My flats have definitely been reduced with the Marathons. Just not as much as I'd hoped. And since they are SO heavy, even more so than the stock Kenda tires, I'm leaning towards trying some supple tubeless tires on my current wheels. I've never real

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and Tire Question

I'm glad to know about Muc-Off for tubed tires run at lower pressures. I may try that one day to avoid the admittedly much reduced hassles of tubeless tires on non-tubeless rims. For the record: with tubes at 50 psi, Orange Seal regular formula works a metaphorical, not statistical 98% compared to

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction with ulterior motive

Aye, I thought the same thing Bill. May Require a wider BB to clear the chain stays if they went as narrow as possible with the current build. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, April 23, 2020 at 6:11:51 AM UTC-6, Bill Schairer wrote: > > I’m thinking your existing crank may very well have 74 bc

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction with ulterior motive

I’m thinking your existing crank may very well have 74 bcd tapped drillings on the inside that, with 5 more chainring bolts and spacers, will allow you to mount a third, inner ring down to 24 teeth. If so, no new crank needed to convert to a triple. Bill S -- You received this message becaus

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction with ulterior motive

Thanks all again for the good info. I’m really relieved my wheels aren’t ruined as well. The only other angle is in assuming I needed more dramatic changes I got up to date on the really long bike developments of 2018, which is appealing to me as my dads old homer as a 63 always was more com

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction with ulterior motive

I saw your correction after I'd sent my reply. At any rate, your options are all good: 1. Get a triple, and possibly a new rear derailleur. 2. Keep your double, but get a big enough rear cog (and possibly a longer cage rear derailleur). 3. Assiduously internalize the Velominati rule #5. (Gloss o

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction with ulterior motive

Sorry I meant it was not UNpleasant. It's great! On Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 4:24:33 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > > > You said that your father's triple was not pleasant. Why is that? A well > set up triple works very well -- and I say that even though I forgo triples > for wide range d

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction with ulterior motive

Sorry i meant to see it was not unpleasant. It is pleasant! On Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 4:24:33 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > > +3 for swapping rings or cogs instead of selling the Sam, unless you have > other reasons to sell the Same. > > You said that your father's triple was not pleasa

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction with ulterior motive

Even with a 34 t (or 36 t) inner ring you can get a 1:1 ratio with the right big cog: https://www.ebay.com/i/322899062173?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=322899062173&targetid=884619362040&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9030489&poi=&campaignid=9338046851&mkgroupid=9

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction with ulterior motive

+3 for swapping rings or cogs instead of selling the Sam, unless you have other reasons to sell the Same. You said that your father's triple was not pleasant. Why is that? A well set up triple works very well -- and I say that even though I forgo triples for wide range doubles, and forgo very low

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction with ulterior motive

Rims need polishing and cleaning, which is pretty easy with a Hozan rim cleaner or fine sand paper. Brake pads in all likelihood need filed down or replaced, they probably have crud stuck in them. -james *Analog Cycles * *www.analogcycles.com * *instagram.com/analog

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and my new MUSA Atlantis

No special chainrings; just a 8-speed era mtb Logic triple with the outer ring replaced by a guard. Back with my first friction 10 speed, the crank was an old TA Pro 5 Vis, but that was a single ring setup. I've had the 10 speed chain hang up exactly once on the Logic 2X10; this was so rare an occ

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and my new MUSA Atlantis

Patrick, thanks for the info on 10 speed friction. Did you use 10 speed specific or ramped and pinned chainrings? That's cool to hear someone managed to get 12 speed to work in friction. I wonder if they used a clutch rear derailleur too, since you mentioned it was used off road? 11 or 12 speed

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and my new MUSA Atlantis

Erik: I happily shift 10 with bar end shifters and, not only that, but I use a home-made cassette (14-27) with the ramps misaligned, and shift with 1970s-era Suntour Barcons pulling a 8-speed era Dura Ace 74nn rear derailleur -- these both move 'faster' per unit of input, so that the require a fine

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction - Doug Shaker

Oh, man, I remember.  I used to make leather washers for fender mounting (I still think it is a good idea) and then give them away in return for a postcard from a ride. That was fun.  For a while my refrigerator had a pretty healthy compliment of postcards on it.  Fun! -Doug On 6/12/2018 12:45

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction - Doug Shaker

Paul- Re a new location for the Bike Exchange: As I understand it, we have a reasonable candidate for a new site, but no definitive agreement.  I think this really means "No, but it isn't completely hopeless."  Our needs are so quirky - not much rent, but all we need is a corner of your parking

Re: [RBW] (Re)-introduction and feeler for a trade

David: very sorry to learn of your accident; I hope extensive, and even complete, recovery is a possibility. You should confer with Deacon Patrick. On Mon, Jul 24, 2017 at 12:58 PM, David Spranger wrote: > I have been a member of this group for a long time. I have not been active > for a while

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction - Newbie QB owner

I had a feeling the Bike Tinker would be all over this one!!! On Mon, Mar 23, 2015 at 7:52 PM, JohnS wrote: > Thanks everyone, it's a great bike to ride. Let me know if you have any > questions about the Bendix wheel. > > John > > > > On Monday, March 23, 2015 at 5:41:24 PM UTC-4, Philip William

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and Sam Hillborne / AHH Sizing Advice

Avery, Something I did that you may want to consider is converting one of your bar end shifter sets to stem shifters. That way, when you change handlebars you don't need to mess with the shifters at all. For example, so far I have Noodles and a Surly Open Bar for my Hillborne. Each setup h

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and Sam Hillborne / AHH Sizing Advice

Quick! Bike nerds! ID the production date by the lack of a top eyelet on the fork dropout! :) On Wed, Apr 2, 2014 at 4:53 PM, Peter Morgano wrote: > Saw this on the bay today. Good price if the size is right for you. > > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-A-Homer-Hilsen-59cm-/121310492445?ssPag

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and Sam Hillborne / AHH Sizing Advice

Saw this on the bay today. Good price if the size is right for you. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-A-Homer-Hilsen-59cm-/121310492445?ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:3160 On Apr 2, 2014 5:25 PM, "Avery E Wilson" wrote: > I actually have two sets of silver bar ends already :) > > One of the Albas and

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and Sam Hillborne / AHH Sizing Advice

I actually have two sets of silver bar ends already :) One of the Albas and another set on the noodles that are currently on the VO. So, cockpit swaps may be easier than feared. :) On Apr 2, 2014 5:19 PM, "Shoji Takahashi" wrote: > Hi Avery, > Welcome! I'm a cockpit changer myself. (Currently s

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and Sam Hillborne / AHH Sizing Advice

Hi Avery, Welcome! I'm a cockpit changer myself. (Currently setting up moustache to go along with my Noodles + bullmoose cockpits.) Since you're running bar-ends, take a look at this blog post. http://www.tamiasoutside.com/2008/08/24/barcons/ It details how to swap the bar ends, shifters, etc.,

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and Sam Hillborne / AHH Sizing Advice

Get you a good pair of housing cutters :) On Wed, Apr 2, 2014 at 1:24 PM, Avery E Wilson wrote: > Thanks for all the replies and the multiple welcomes to the group, kind > gentlemen. > > A few things about myself that would make the 56 Sam vs 61 Hilsen debate > clearer: > > My PBH is 88, but my

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and Sam Hillborne / AHH Sizing Advice

Also I just ordered a set of Barlow Pass tires. Anybody running these tubeless with Stan's? (I'm an unrepentant tubeless believer for my mountain biking and I LOVE having zero flats with it..) On Apr 2, 2014 4:55 PM, "Avery E Wilson" wrote: > I've got a pair! I need to get a soldering iron to so

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and Sam Hillborne / AHH Sizing Advice

I've got a pair! I need to get a soldering iron to solder the ends of cables so I can use them more than once. Once they start fraying, it's all over! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop re

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and Sam Hillborne / AHH Sizing Advice

Thanks for all the replies and the multiple welcomes to the group, kind gentlemen. A few things about myself that would make the 56 Sam vs 61 Hilsen debate clearer: My PBH is 88, but my overall height is about 5'10", so I've got the legs of a six-footer, but the torso of a shorter man apparently.

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and Sam Hillborne / AHH Sizing Advice

Hello from the Portland Chapter of Cockpit Changers Anonymous. Hi I'm Chris and I'm a Cockpit Changer. I've been with the same cockpit for two weeks now (waits for applause) Avery, it does seem that the Albas are pretty high up and close in; Before trying other bars or bikes I'd definitely see a

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and Sam Hillborne / AHH Sizing Advice

The 56 Sam has a pretty long theoretical TT - 59cm - actually the same listed TT as a 61 AHH. Going to a 63 AHH with an 88 PBH might be tough as the listed standover is 88.8, Not sure what tires that SO was measured with. Maybe a longer stem as a first stop. A 12cm might just do the trick. Or swit

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and Sam Hillborne / AHH Sizing Advice

Well Avery, my wife rides an Atlantis (sheer blind luck, no planning went into the choice) so we get a lot of "matching" comments. Hey, what works, just works! dougP On Tuesday, April 1, 2014 12:25:55 PM UTC-7, Avery Wilson wrote: > > My wife rides a San Marcos... While it's a beautiful bike,

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and Sam Hillborne / AHH Sizing Advice

My wife would love matching bikes! Then she would stop telling me an mb2 is not a Rivendell, haha. On Apr 1, 2014 3:25 PM, "Avery E Wilson" wrote: > My wife rides a San Marcos... While it's a beautiful bike, I'm not sure I > want to match! Call it vanity, but that's what I'm at ;) > On Apr 1, 201

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and Sam Hillborne / AHH Sizing Advice

My wife rides a San Marcos... While it's a beautiful bike, I'm not sure I want to match! Call it vanity, but that's what I'm at ;) On Apr 1, 2014 3:21 PM, "Peter Morgano" wrote: > Wouldn't a 59cm San Marcos fit the bill? The fact it is less than half the > price doesn't hurt either. > > > On Tue,

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and Sam Hillborne / AHH Sizing Advice

Wouldn't a 59cm San Marcos fit the bill? The fact it is less than half the price doesn't hurt either. On Tue, Apr 1, 2014 at 3:06 PM, Avery Wilson wrote: > > > Well, I wonder if my very small level of dissatisfaction (I am about 95% > happy!) could be cured by lighter wheel/tire setup, and mayb

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and Sam Hillborne / AHH Sizing Advice

Where are my manners, Avery welcome to the group. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Tue, Apr 1, 2014 at 10:06 AM, hsmitham wrote: > Avery, > > What both of these fine gentlemen sai

Re: [RBW] Re-introduction

Heh, nicknames are funny. My gran'pa was called Spud. Not for any 'tater-esque qualities, but because it rhymed with his best friend's nickname, Bud. "Here come Bud and Spud, wonder what them boys are up to?" And so on. Here's our Bubba, named for the MSU football player. He's the beefy fellow

Re: [RBW] Re-introduction

Hey, Bill. Glad you changed your screen name to the name that you use daily. I imagine it's easier. Evan E. -- 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-introduction

You can't use Bubba; that's mine from my infant years. My baby sister, one year younger, couldn't say "brother" so she called me "asshole" -- I mean, "bubba". This had nothing to do with my father's southern heritage where Bubba is considered a desirable given name by the best families ("Bubba Fitz

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and a Rusty Question

i assume thats my stumpjumper. are we cool or should i buy it back from you? whatever you think is fair. did you get it blasted? -- 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 fro

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and a Rusty Question

Oxalic acid removes rust. It works wonders on steel frames and on other steel parts. Dilute it heavily with water and then fill a bowl, a bucket, or a kiddie pool, as required. Submerge the parts (or the frame) for anywhere from an hour to overnight. You can find oxalic in a hardware store or

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and a Rusty Question

Tell the seller it's a rust bucket, get the price lowered $300, and ride it for the next 30 years. On 8/30/13, Peter Morgano wrote: > I have in my possession a bike that looked good but on closer inspection > had a rust hole under the paint, from the inside out in the top tube. All > the other t

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and a Rusty Question

I have in my possession a bike that looked good but on closer inspection had a rust hole under the paint, from the inside out in the top tube. All the other tubes look good but rust can get out of hand. On Aug 30, 2013 11:12 PM, "dougP" wrote: > Feel free to contradict me on this one but I think

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction: My name is Evan and I ride a Hillborne

Looks like a great bike. Enjoy!! On the subject of the mountain's name: http://blog.sfgate.com/scavenger/2010/01/28/the-battle-for-mount-diablos-name-and-soul-part-ii/ Dan -Marin On Jul 8, 2013, at 10:06 PM, Michael wrote: >> Welcome Evan! Congrats on the new bike. > It looks great on you!!

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction: My name is Evan and I ride a Hillborne

Great bike with a view of it's ancestral home! On 7/8/13, hsmitham wrote: > Well done Evan, beautiful bike and set up. May the two of you have many > great miles together. And welcome officially to the "Bunch" > > Best, > > ~Hugh > > On Monday, July 8, 2013 8:12:53 PM UTC-7, Evan wrote: >> >> Hi

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction

Welcome John! Hunqapillar and Betty side-by-side should look very wonderful. I can hardly wait to see photos of your bikes. > Perhaps I better make another trip over there soon before I get any > crankier and my wife makes me sleep outside on a way-longer-than24o. I would definitely like to know

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction

Thanks everyone for the welcome! Some weekends, when I can't stand the wait any longer, I drive over to Riv from Berkeley and take a Hunqapillar or Sam Hillborne or the proto-Appalousa out for a short spin. Perhaps I better make another trip over there soon before I get any crankier and my wif

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction

The wait is absolutely worth it. I'm looking forward to seeing both your new bikes and know that you'll both have many happy miles on them. Aloha, Bob On Thu, May 30, 2013 at 12:08 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > The challenge of the wait is far surpassed by the joyful fruit of riding > upon arri

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction

Very nice looking bike Takashi. From: Deacon Patrick Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2013 10:38 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Introduction Welcome, Takashi. Great to see you here. Our Hunqas are the same age. Wonderful do everything bikes! I love your wood fenders and y

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction

Simply amazing!  René  — Sent from Mailbox for iPhone On Fri, Apr 26, 2013 at 5:51 AM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Great packing job for the train! I love it. If you are able/interested, > could you post a photo guide to how you do this? I have no idea how my > brain would handle a train ride (I

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction

Welcome, Takashi! A lovely bike you have there! Thanks for posting the photos. Cheers! lyle On 26 April 2013 11:42, john wrote: > I want to visit Japan! I want to ride everywhere! Especially Hokaido > (sp?). Thanks for sharing photos. Truly inspiring. > > -John > > > On Friday, April 26, 2013

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction

Are those Woody's Compound Curve fenders? Really sharp looking bike. On Thu, Apr 25, 2013 at 11:38 AM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Welcome, Takashi. Great to see you here. Our Hunqas are the same age. > Wonderful do everything bikes! I love your wood fenders and you live in > gorgeous country. > >

Re: [RBW] Re-Introduction

Hi Dave. It's a Zimbale saddle bag, which I have come to realize is an Asian (Korea?) company that basically copies Carradice. I have some remorse over that (not the Asian part, the copying of Carradice). I take solace in the fact the saddle bag seems to me to be their one bag that I couldn't fi

Re: [RBW] Re-Introduction

Hey, what can you tell me about that saddlebag? Capacity, material, brand, availability. Thanks, Dave in Kansas On Thursday, April 18, 2013 8:35:36 AM UTC-5, William R. wrote: > Here you go. Hopefully this works. In the wilds of the Maryland Shore, >> Westchester Co., New York and NYC. Curr

Re: [RBW] Re-Introduction

Very nice. Of course I'm biased. Like the look of your build. -- 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.com

Re: [RBW] Re-Introduction

> > Here you go. Hopefully this works. In the wilds of the Maryland Shore, > Westchester Co., New York and NYC. Currently in the process of converting > to Albatross upright, bar-end set up! > > >

Re: [RBW] Re-Introduction

Pictures of Blue Sam taken in the wild are needed! Cheers, David On Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 5:16 AM, William R. wrote: > Hi all. I don't post here too often. Mostly read the great Riv news and > info posted here. But I just changed my id from Will to William R. I > noticed that there is another

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction

I love seeing a bike set up purposeful for the rider. Your Hillborne looks just that! On Sun, Mar 3, 2013 at 3:40 PM, Rusty Click wrote: > Hi Kellie, and welcome. That's a great looking bike. > > I received mine a little over a year ago (green), and love it. I also > like all the help and inf

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction

Wandering far afield: isn't that what we're supposed to do? Grin. Any one got a Reader with that article I could buy? I'd love to see that article. I know they were in a blog post, but I've not gotten any Readers. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, February 28, 2013 1:38:53 PM UTC-7, Philip Wil

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction

There was an article in an old Reader (#26?) about your pedals, with the wooden platforms. That's what I meant by OG. It was half of the inspiration for the decks I make that snap into clipless pedals. You have the perfect thing, right there. The cleated ones would wiggle around. I do like the a

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction

Hey Philip. No idea about the Original Gangsta pedals, but these are what I have:

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction

Patrick, you have the Original Gangsta pedals! That's really cool. I'd like to see a picture of them on your bike, if you have one. I'm pretty sure they were the seeds in my brain that led to screwing cleats to wooden decks. Do you find that there's something about the wood that makes it better

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction

If you ever need a new set, you know where to go! On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 3:53 AM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Thanks, David. I may have seen those and just not remember them. Same > concept, but mine are a test pair made by the founder of Bullseye Pedals, > so the wood deck is screwed in and wiggl

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction

Thanks, David. I may have seen those and just not remember them. Same concept, but mine are a test pair made by the founder of Bullseye Pedals, so the wood deck is screwed in and wiggle/click out free. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, February 26, 2013 6:39:29 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wro

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction

DP: Have you seen Philip's Skate-Deck Pedals? http://www.biketinker.com/2010/projects/skate-deck-pedals/ Kinda' looks like what you're doing??? On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 12:33 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Dear Keith, > > Thank you for the Idaho trip. I've added it to the bucket list. > > For your

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction

Patrick: welcome indeed. We need more Patricks. On Mon, Feb 25, 2013 at 1:10 PM, 3wheelin wrote: > Patrick, > Welcome to the forum. I think that you have found an absolutely > outstounding place to come and learn about cycling. i know that I had > when I stumbled upon the site. I too suffer from

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction

Welcome aboard Patrick! And thanks for sharing your blog with us. You certainly help keep life in perspective, and couldn't have come at a better time! I'm looking forward to more stories of adventure and progress for you. All the best! René On Mon, Feb 25, 2013 at 2:26 PM, dougP wrote: > P

Re: [RBW] Re: introduction and first question....

well, I am a man of adventure, will look for an older model which might not be really "rock-solid" like the atlantis, but more in the "esprit" of the 80´s, like the rambouillet, or romulus, etc, as long as it has side pulls...as I said, don´t need lowrider in front, will adept to the bike to a

Re: [RBW] Re: introduction and first question....

Sebastian -- I own a Canti-Romulus, which is the poor man's version of the Ram. I rode down the Oregon Coast on it a few years ago pulling a BOB trailer. I did not sense any over-load. I have toured fully loaded front and rear panniers on my Atlantis and can tell you it is steady as a rock. The

Re: [RBW] Re: introduction and first question....

The Rambouillet (The successor to the Long Low, I would call this a brevet bike) is not intended for much front weight, ergo it lacks fork rack mounts, but handles a rear rack with light to moderate weight okay. The Saluki/A Homer Hilsen (light touring bikes) is a little stouter and laid out with

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction to Bike Touring course

Steve, great tip on the pants! I just ordered a pair to try them out. Kavalk, thanks for the tips and the stories, I'm really looking forward to sharing mine. Bobby, why don't you join me so I can say hi to my ex-Bomba one more time!!! René Sent from my iPad On Feb 25, 2011, at 3:50 PM, Mont

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction to Bike Touring course

Thanks Joyce! I had actually been given your name by the ACA but I was waiting before e-mailing you for that packet to arrive. I'll e-mail you directly with some accomodation questions I have. It's great to know you're on this list! René -- You received this message because you are subscribed t

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction to Bike Touring course

Thanks Doug, The recommendation to take all these brakes is certainly valuable. To tell the truth, I hadn't really considered it, but I'll work it into my rides. Will try to schedule at least one S24O as you recommend. René Sent from my iPhone 4 On Feb 24, 2011, at 9:51 PM, doug peterson wrote

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction to Bike Touring course

Thanks Kelly. I know how important comfort is and I'll take it into account. It's just that having never toured before, I'm sort of clueless about what to bring and how many. On my only S24O on Angel Island I "discovered" that aside from shorts, I could wear all my wool stuff on both days and didn

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction to Bike Touring course

Here is a great site for information.. http://www.bicycletouring101.com/index.html Enjoy your Arkels. I've been touring with mine for the last 5 years and can state without reservation that they perform as well as anything out there. Weight is way over rated, especially when touring. I'm not say

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction to Bike Touring course

Thanks Dave. You make some good points too. I already have the Arkel panniers. I know some peep think they're heavy, but I just fell in love with them. I'll make it a point to try to pack as efficiently as possible. I'm not planning on carrying a laptop or long cords on that tour, but want to br

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction from Austin, TX

Shawn, are the two panniers attached to each other or are they separate? It looks like the former, but it's hard to tell. -nathan On Dec 1, 2009, at 6:26 PM, shawn wrote: > The panniers are from Frost River. They're great, well worth the > expense. They are waxed cotton-canvas, and were put t

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction from Austin, TX

Yes.  I thought I had created one.  My bad.  Thanks. From: Cycletex To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Wed, December 2, 2009 7:29:09 AM Subject: [RBW] Re: Introduction from Austin, TX Hey now... Doesn't your Mr. Hurt deserve his own thread? -- You received this mes

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction from Austin, TX

Website and panniers look great!  It appears they're using an Atlantis as the bike model. From: shawn To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Tue, December 1, 2009 8:26:20 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: Introduction from Austin, TX The panniers are from Frost River. They're great