[RBW] AHH with VO Porteur bars

2009-12-17 Thread Brian Hanson
I finally finished the porteur bar wrapping/twining/shellac on phase 2 of my AHH. I moved the shifters to the down tubes, and haven't looked back. Also have some inspired mounts of the basic Planet Bike Blazer LEDs for night commuting duty. Opinions: Bars - love the positions. My hands natural

[RBW] Re: Grip Kings and Numb Feet

2009-12-17 Thread Forrest
Just adding to the chorus here . . . I used to ride in clipless pedals and had foot numbness issues. Switched to Grip Kings a couple years ago, and no foot numbness since. Haven't noticed any decline in power needed when climbing, for example. My only caveat is that they're very grippy in dry condi

Re: [RBW] AHH with VO Porteur bars

2009-12-17 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Thu, 2009-12-17 at 00:16 -0800, Brian Hanson wrote: > I finally finished the porteur bar wrapping/twining/shellac on phase 2 > of my AHH. I moved the shifters to the down tubes, and haven't looked > back. Also have some inspired mounts of the basic Planet Bike Blazer > LEDs for night commuting

Re: [RBW] AHH with VO Porteur bars

2009-12-17 Thread Z
Very nice.  Have you sent these pics to Cyclofiend? From: Brian Hanson To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Thu, December 17, 2009 2:16:57 AM Subject: [RBW] AHH with VO Porteur bars I finally finished the porteur bar wrapping/twining/shellac on phase 2

Re: [RBW] AHH with VO Porteur bars

2009-12-17 Thread Ray Shine
Brian -- very cool bike!  Love the wrapping job.   Question about the bars: prior to wrapping the bars, did you experiment with the lever placement at all? Specifically, did you try the feel of the ride with the levers mounted back more towards the bar ends? --- On Thu, 12/17/09, Brian Hanson

[RBW] Re: AHH with VO Porteur bars

2009-12-17 Thread Justin August
Did you think about doing bar ends on this guy? That's beautiful. Makes me think about swapping out my noodle drops when my 700c Kogswell fork comes in... On Dec 17, 3:16 am, Brian Hanson wrote: > I finally finished the porteur bar wrapping/twining/shellac on phase 2 of my > AHH.  I moved the sh

[RBW] Re: AHH with VO Porteur bars

2009-12-17 Thread Forrest
Stunning! Nice job. -- Forrest (Iowa City) On Dec 17, 2:16 am, Brian Hanson wrote: > I finally finished the porteur bar wrapping/twining/shellac on phase 2 of my > AHH.  I moved the shifters to the down tubes, and haven't looked back.  Also > have some inspired mounts of the basic Planet Bike Bl

[RBW] Re: AHH with VO Porteur bars

2009-12-17 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Did you re-rake the fork for front loading? ;) On Dec 17, 2:16 am, Brian Hanson wrote: > I finally finished the porteur bar wrapping/twining/shellac on phase 2 of my > AHH.  I moved the shifters to the down tubes, and haven't looked back.  Also > have some inspired mounts of the basic Planet Bike

Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders on Bombadil for off-road and mountain biking...

2009-12-17 Thread Rene Sterental
Thanks Rob, Very nice setups. Pretty convincing argument as well. What is that saddlebag you have on the Bleriot? René -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com.

[RBW] Re: Anyone running Hetres + 50mm Berthouds on a Saluki or other 650B Riv?

2009-12-17 Thread Ego Martini
Have the Hetres on my Bleriot - awesome tires, nothing faster for gravel and ruff roads. I have the V.O. Zepplins with the Dia-compe 750 center pulls ( these brakes work and look great - a great deal for the price) and I have a V.O. Carrier front rack. It was a little beyond me to install all this

[RBW] Re: AHH with VO Porteur bars

2009-12-17 Thread jpp
I had seen the bars on VO's site, but never thought they would look so nice. Kind of a more affordable albatross/moustache bar. Very nice! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu..

[RBW] Re: AHH with VO Porteur bars

2009-12-17 Thread manueljohnacosta
Great job on the wrap. The cork used for a lights is a nice touch! looks familiar http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/4132266321/in/set-72157622750754829/ Great job! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this

[RBW] Re: AHH with VO Porteur bars

2009-12-17 Thread JoelMatthews
> Did you think about doing bar ends on this guy? Why? From his post, I am guessing Brian is a man after my heart who rightly believes DTShifters are where it is at! Wouldn't change a thing on that bike. It looks wonderful and most likely is a joy to ride. On Dec 17, 7:05 am, Justin August wro

[RBW] FS: Bike Stuff

2009-12-17 Thread T Truong
Books & such: The Quotable Cyclist- $5 Bike for Life $5 Pure Sweet Hell-cyclocross DVD $5 Some framed bike posters- all $20-30, for local sales only, don't want to ship these, link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/t2architect/sets/72157622884320533/ Parts: 1 pr. Paul cyclocross levers, fit 26.0 bar

[RBW] Re: AHH with VO Porteur bars

2009-12-17 Thread i.e.
Cool! I'm looking forward to an update after a longer ride. I've been looking hard at these bars for my Quickbeam! Thanks for posting. Isaac -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners

[RBW] update to Xtracycle, Nitto for sale

2009-12-17 Thread colin p. cummings
All sold. Cheers, Colin Cummings Amarillo, TX -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr.

[RBW] Ten Speed Bike - a set on Flickr

2009-12-17 Thread Eric Norris
Spotted this bike parked in front of the grocery store, and something about it called out to be photographed. I love the downtube decal: Ten Speed. It's an Astra, which was a low-end rebadged Motobecane. This one apparently lived in El Centro, CA, in 1972 (per the El Centro bike license).

Re: [RBW] Re: AHH with VO Porteur bars

2009-12-17 Thread Brian Hanson
Thought about bar-ends, but wanted to try DT. Like it more so far, as I tended to bump the bar-ends. It also makes me shift less and think more :) On the question of lever placement, I left the bars bare for about a month and moved the levers around. This was where I liked them most. I didn't t

[RBW] Re: Fenders on Bombadil for off-road and mountain biking...

2009-12-17 Thread EricP
I think John and Ron have a good approach. I have ridden off-road with plastic fenders. Even had the rear roll up on my Atlantis. No long lasting effect. Wasn't going that fast. If it had been on a steep downhill, maybe different story. Plus wanted to add the Planet Bike Cascadia fenders have

[RBW] Re: Fenders on Bombadil for off-road and mountain biking...

2009-12-17 Thread Patrick in VT
On Dec 17, 12:20 am, Rene Sterental wrote: >Not that I'm challenging you or anything, I'm just curious since > your logic pretty much goes against what a lot of people have advised in > response to my question. another data point: my significant other got a stick stuck in her fenders (honjos).

Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders on Bombadil for off-road and mountain biking...

2009-12-17 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Eric said: Plus wanted to add the Planet Bike Cascadia fenders have built in mudflaps. They do, but unless they have re-designed them -- and quite possibly they have -- they are, as mine are, absurdly short. That actually works out well on the Monocog with its very high bb, but they would leave a

[RBW] Re: Anyone running Hetres + 50mm Berthouds on a Saluki or other 650B Riv?

2009-12-17 Thread Rick
Thanks, I am encouraged. Worse case scenario, a worthwhile experiment, and another summer tire to alternate with the Rumpkins. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroup

[RBW] Stuff for sale w/price drop

2009-12-17 Thread Bruce
Cycletex (Clif): Please contact me back channel. Lost your email. Thanks and please excuse the post everyone else.. Bruce -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@g

[RBW] Re: Fenders on Bombadil for off-road and mountain biking...

2009-12-17 Thread Patrick in VT
On Dec 17, 4:21 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote: >I put them on during the wet and during the snow months here in ABQ and > they do make a huge difference especially on dirt. I don't ride in mud, but > I do ride through puddles and slush and I can attest that fenders on mtbs do > a great deal to keep bike

[RBW] Re: AHH with VO Porteur bars

2009-12-17 Thread rb
My question as well. I have a Kog G1 and now an amazingly beautiful Saluki - but I have gotten so used to the low trail of the Kog, that front loading on the Saluki seems to really degrade the handling. What is the general feeling about re-raking / swapping the fork on these bikes; of course it'll

[RBW] Our Green Sam Hillborne Shop Bike

2009-12-17 Thread Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles
Sorry that I promised to post photos of our Sam Hillborne shop demo bike ... and then I let it get relegated to the back burner. The pictures, which were taken about a month ago, are now online: http://www.renaissancebicycles.com/gallery/rb-gallery-1/ We built this bike with a little more "rando"

[RBW] FS: New Ibex Wool Coat (Solace)

2009-12-17 Thread chris love
I have a brand new Ibex coat that doesn't fit me. It's a large. I'm a medium. The medium was too small and the large is too big, so I'm passing it along. I returned the medium and don't want to abuse their generous return policies. Color is light brown heather, the lighter or the brownish colo

Re: [RBW] Our Green Sam Hillborne Shop Bike

2009-12-17 Thread Rene Sterental
Great build! I like the kickstand... what brand/model is it and where can I get one? René -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Correct Bombadil size...

2009-12-17 Thread Rene Sterental
My 60cm Bombadil is finally finished (had too much work and family related stuff these last two weeks). I will post pictures tomorrow. However, as soon as I straddled it while building it, I realized I had significantly less standover clearance than I do on my 61cm Homer. I can still lift both whee

Re: [RBW] Correct Bombadil size...

2009-12-17 Thread cyclotourist
If you ride a 61 AHH, the 60 Bombadil should *fit*, but you're not going to have much clearance. Two to three cm is fine on a road or trail bike. They're made to ride, not stand over :-) I ride a 61-62cm "Rivendell" frame size and decided that a 56cm frame would probably be better for me. B

Re: [RBW] Correct Bombadil size...

2009-12-17 Thread Rene Sterental
David, That is exactly how I feel. Since the Homer and Bombadil are my last bike purchases for the foreseeable future (I sold other bikes and stuff to finance them), I have to make sure I get the right sized Bombadil. My goal when adding the Bombadil to the Homer (I still have a 150mm dual suspens

[RBW] Re: Fenders on Bombadil for off-road and mountain biking...

2009-12-17 Thread rob markwardt
Thanks. Acorn. On Dec 17, 6:33 am, Rene Sterental wrote: > Thanks Rob, > > Very nice setups. Pretty convincing argument as well. What is that saddlebag > you have on the Bleriot? > > René -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. T

[RBW] Re: AHH with VO Porteur bars

2009-12-17 Thread amoll68
Beautiful machine, Brian. Thanks for sharing. ATMO, medium trail is smart design. How much weight do you really carry up front, and for how long? When I put a half-rack of beer up front, I'm usually only carrying it for a mile or so. When unloaded, or lightly loaded (which is most of the time for

Re: [RBW] Correct Bombadil size...

2009-12-17 Thread cyclotourist
I don't think you could go wrong with either size, just one may be better for your needs. Figure out what those needs are and then you'll have your answer! :-) I would be happier on a 56cm given the frame clearance and intended use. What's your PBH height? I think mine is 89cm, and a 61-62cm Ri

Re: [RBW] Re: AHH with VO Porteur bars

2009-12-17 Thread Brian Hanson
I generally have a change of cloths and a towel in the Sackville Shopsack I'm using on the front. It rides fine, and I love the convenience of the basket for various oversized spur of the moment items. The big issue I have with wheel flop is when I'm parked at an intersection I have to pay more a

Re: [RBW] Correct Bombadil size...

2009-12-17 Thread Rene Sterental
Couldn't have summarized the issue any better! :-D René -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+

Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders on Bombadil for off-road and mountain biking...

2009-12-17 Thread cyclotourist
I just put my mudguards/wheelbrows back on last weekend when it was actually raining! I ride "trails" a lot with fenders on. These are dirt roads/fire roads/forest roads mainly, not singletrack and not with a lot of undergrowth to worry about. Gonna' ride some of them this Sunday with the SoCal