[RBW] Re: Snow in the South....

Good point on the triangle Doug; probably not too much risk of being run down by light aircraft during my commute. I found the whole ride kind of artsy, most of my commute is tree lined and it looked very picturesque. Thanks! Angus On Feb 12, 10:15 pm, doug peterson wrote: > That's got a kinda

Re: [RBW] Re: Fw: [650B] Pari-Moto Update 2/12/2010

On Fri, 2010-02-12 at 20:50 -0800, John Speare wrote: > On Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 7:55 PM, Esteban wrote: > > > > Great news! I saw the early model at Riv a few weeks ago - tread was > > too thin. This is gonna be an awesome tire. It must be pretty darn > > good if Grand Bois dropped their 38mm H

[RBW] Re: Fw: [650B] Pari-Moto Update 2/12/2010

On Feb 13, 12:56 am, "Bill M." wrote: >  I expect to restrict the P-M's to paved roads . . . That'd be a shame! I don't see the value in a 38mm tire that can't be ridden on dirt. I guess I'll find out soon enough, but if the Pari- Moto is too fragile for serious mixed terrain use, I'll revert

[RBW] 64cm Rambouillet for sale in Colorado - $1500

Not the owner, just happened to notice it on craigs list. 05 model said to have full Dura Ace and ti railed Brooks for $1500. http://denver.craigslist.org/bik/1598336788.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this

[RBW] Re: Fw: [650B] Pari-Moto Update 2/12/2010

"I think you're worrying unnecessarily..." What else is there to do this time of year! On Feb 13, 9:09 am, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Fri, 2010-02-12 at 20:50 -0800, John Speare wrote: > > On Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 7:55 PM, Esteban wrote: > > > > Great news!  I saw the early model at Riv a few w

[RBW] Re: Reading Chairs

Check out Thomas Moser furniture: http://www.thosmoser.com/product.popular.php ... and Lydia Davis has a new collected works set, although I recommend anything of hers at your local library. http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&rlz=1C1GGLS_enUS356US357&q=the+collected+stories+of+lydia+da

[RBW] Re: Fw: [650B] Pari-Moto Update 2/12/2010

And consider that 2mm of tread is right between a Roll-y Pol-y with 1.5mm and a Ruffy Tuffy with 2.5, so we're not talking about Schwalbe- style thicknesses. I would have been curious to try the 1.5 version, actually, since I rather dig the Roll-y Pol-y. Aaron On Feb 13, 7:09 am, Steve Palincsar

Re: [RBW] Re: Fw: [650B] Pari-Moto Update 2/12/2010

On Sat, 2010-02-13 at 08:10 -0800, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > "I think you're worrying unnecessarily..." > > What else is there to do this time of year! Around here, there's plenty of snow shoveling to occupy your time. I feel as though I am living in the film "Woman in the Dunes"...

Re: [RBW] Re: Fw: [650B] Pari-Moto Update 2/12/2010

On Sat, 2010-02-13 at 07:37 -0800, Patrick in VT wrote: > On Feb 13, 12:56 am, "Bill M." wrote: > > I expect to restrict the P-M's to paved roads . . . > > That'd be a shame! I don't see the value in a 38mm tire that can't > be ridden on dirt. I guess I'll find out soon enough, but if the Par

Re: [RBW] Mondaine Watch...

I haven't worn a watch for over six years, since my (then) 2-year-old daughter dropped my faux automatic Rolex (but a nice Faux Rolex with real substitute non-Rolex but genuwine Swiss autowind mech inside a Taiwanese ss case -- opinion of an old watchmaker) on the floor and shattered the crystal. B

Re: [RBW] Re: Fw: [650B] Pari-Moto Update 2/12/2010

On Feb 13, 2010, at 9:32, Steve Palincsar wrote: On Sat, 2010-02-13 at 07:37 -0800, Patrick in VT wrote: On Feb 13, 12:56 am, "Bill M." wrote: I expect to restrict the P-M's to paved roads . . . That'd be a shame! I don't see the value in a 38mm tire that can't be ridden on dirt. I

[RBW] Re: Mondaine Watch...

A co-worker turned me onto the Mondaine watches about a decade ago. When they were really cheap. Wore one for a few years. Good, functional watch. Also extremely light. Lost it a couple of years ago. I miss it. Many of the modern wind ups I see either have difficulty keeping accurate time, or

[RBW] Re: Fw: [650B] Pari-Moto Update 2/12/2010

On Feb 13, 11:32 am, Steve Palincsar wrote: 38mm is huge for dedicated paved road tire. personally, I don't see any reason to ride a tire this big *unless* it's going to be used on mixed terrain - which doesn't necessitate super heavy duty tires. my point is that, if the pari-moto can't handle

Re: [RBW] Re: Fw: [650B] Pari-Moto Update 2/12/2010

On Sat, 2010-02-13 at 10:04 -0700, rswat...@me.com wrote: > Depends on which Grand Bois. The Ourson is good in dirt, but the Hetre > not so much. It's all Cush and no traction. It's OK to an extent, but > if it gets steep it starts slipping on me. > It's still my favorite tire, but I take the

[RBW] Cleaning shellacked bar tape

I shellacked the bar tape on my Atlantis a couple of years ago. Bullseye amber over bright yellow tape which turned nice and chestnutty and complements my honey Brooks saddle. What has happened is that the shellac has worn and the tape has gotten black and dirty in spots, particularly behind the ho

[RBW] Re: poor-aping-swanky bike project: needs a stem

> Is this the size you're talking about? > http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/opc.html#stem Probably not. There is an in-between size called .883 that fits this stem. I will scout around the used parts piles and see if i can find one. Thanks --Beth -- You received this message because you are subscr

[RBW] Re: Bianchi San Jose w/ SA S3X FOR SALE

How does it do with backpressure? Are there any giant warnings on the hub about how one shouldn't attempt to skid or lock up the back wheel, or anything that differs from a normal fixed hub besides the lag? On Feb 12, 6:05 pm, Nick wrote: > It rides really well. The third gear is direct drive, se

[RBW] FS: Two 700c x 33 Jack Brown blue (kevlar) tires

No flats, excellent shape. I'm guessing the miles are in the range 500-1000. One tire clearly shows the checkerboard tread in the center. The other one is smooth in the center. Rivendell charges $108 plus shipping for a pair. My price is $60 including shipping to your lower 48 address. Paypal pref

Re: [RBW] Re: Fw: [650B] Pari-Moto Update 2/12/2010

It's sold as an "event" tire. As in a race day set of rubber. Not what you want for an off pavement ramble through goatheads. From: Steve Palincsar To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com And we knew from the start, this was to be a tire of the "fast, light"

[RBW] FS: Chicagowig Street Straps

I got a set of these and discovered that they confine my feet too much. Not as much as Power Grips, but more than I care for. Apparently, I am doomed to a life of pedaling on naked, flat pedals, because my knees just go All Over The Place when I pedal. (I don't pedal circles, but ovals...) Here

[RBW] 1982

Look at the photo on this page of the 1982 catalog: http://www.vintage-trek.com/TrekBrochure1982.htm#page4 They're telling you that when you buy your good road bike, you can use it for riding to meet the sweetie at the tennis court. And of course, it's also a good road bike that you could beco

Re: [RBW] Sturmey Archer Price Reduced

Eric: I hope you sell your wheelset soon, but if not, and if it is still available at the end of April, let me know because I am thinking of building up a "country" touring bike and that wheelset might be just right. $300 shipped sounds pretty good to me. Thanks, PAM On Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 2:43

Re: [RBW] Sturmey Archer Price Reduced

Why not buy it now? If I don't get any bites from my email lists in the next week, it will probably go on eBay. $300 shipped is a great price ... I can also include for that price a Sturmey Archer crankset that's made to go with the hub. Brand new in the box! --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.c

Re: [RBW] Sturmey Archer Price Reduced

Oh, don't tempt me. It is really a good price, but I want to be sure (1) that I actually commit to a tour (likely) and have the cash for a touring bike (quite possible); as a replacement wheelset for my existing bikes it would not work. On Sat, Feb 13, 2010 at 2:06 PM, Eric Norris wrote: > Why n

Re: [RBW] Sturmey Archer Price Reduced

BTW, sorry for posting to the list; itchey trigger finger. On Sat, Feb 13, 2010 at 2:11 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Oh, don't tempt me. It is really a good price, but I want to be sure (1) > that I actually commit to a tour (likely) and have the cash for a touring > bike (quite possible); as a r

[RBW] Re: 1982

That guy is a player, to be sure. Ryan On Feb 13, 12:00 pm, James Warren wrote: > Look at the photo on this page of the 1982 catalog: > > http://www.vintage-trek.com/TrekBrochure1982.htm#page4 > > They're telling you that when you buy your good road bike, you can use it for > riding to meet the

Re: [RBW] Re: Fw: [650B] Pari-Moto Update 2/12/2010

On Sat, 2010-02-13 at 11:48 -0800, Bruce wrote: > It's sold as an "event" tire. As in a race day set of rubber. Not what > you want for an off pavement ramble through goatheads. Well, I'm not sure it's quite that bad - the thickness is well in line with the Grand Bois Cypres, and I use that as a g

[RBW] Re: Bianchi San Jose w/ SA S3X FOR SALE

No warnings about back pressure and skidding. Once the hub is in gear, it is locked and I have skidded the back wheel a few times - especially in low gear where it is super easy to lock it up! The only thing to look out for is to be sure the hub is propery adjusted for positive gear engagement. Thi

[RBW] Re: Fw: [650B] Pari-Moto Update 2/12/2010

True, 38 mm is huge for a road tire. But the Paris-Moto will be 50 grams lighter than a Maxy Fasty, barely heavier than a 650b x 32 mm Cypress, but 5 or 6 mm wider than either. If Jan Heine's theories on tire width and rolling resistance are true, the P-M should be faster on the road than the Cyp

Re: [RBW] Re: Fw: [650B] Pari-Moto Update 2/12/2010

On Sat, 2010-02-13 at 13:53 -0800, Bill M. wrote: > True, 38 mm is huge for a road tire. Even 42 isn't HUGE for a road tire. It all depends on how much you weigh, and what sort of shape the roads are where you ride. If you ride a lot on chipseal or badly broken pavement, 38-42mm is an ideal size

[RBW] Re: 1982

Some has been lost. But some of that am not too sad to see go away. Was looking at an old Trek not too long ago. Discovered that the rear chainstays could barely clear 25mm tires. Going down to 700C or even 650B would not have helped much. Very little taper on that particular bike. Oh, and tho

[RBW] 700x35c tires

What else besides the Jack Brown and Schwalbe Kojak exist for light-ish fast tires that are good for mixed terrain riding? Those are two great choices, but I'm curious what else might be out there. I know there's the Pasela, but that tire is too squirmy for my taste. Thanks, Gino -- You received

[RBW] Re: 700x35c tires

I have been looking at the Schwalbe Marathon Racers, though I haven't pulled the trigger yet. http://www.schwalbetires.com/node/1322 On Feb 13, 3:35 pm, Gino Zahnd wrote: > What else besides the Jack Brown and Schwalbe Kojak exist for > light-ish fast tires that are good for mixed terrain riding

Re: [RBW] Re: 700x35c tires

Marathon Supremes are VERY well regarded if pricey tires. Vittoria Randonneur Hypersare the new kid on the block, but well spoken of f

Re: [RBW] Re: Fw: [650B] Pari-Moto Update 2/12/2010

On Sat, Feb 13, 2010 at 9:04 AM, rswat...@me.com wrote: > > > Depends on which Grand Bois. The Ourson is good in dirt, but the Hetre not > so much. It's all Cush and no traction. It's OK to an extent, but if it gets > steep it starts slipping on me. > It's still my favorite tire, but I take the T

[RBW] Re: 700x35c tires

Gino, I've been very pleased with the Marathon Supremes. My 35s measure 35.5mm on Velocity Synergy rims. I like the way they ride, and I've been VERY pleased with their durability. I also commute on 32 supremes - some really lousy pavement, wet glass, flints, stuff that has punctured lesser tires.

[RBW] Re: 700x35c tires

I've never ridden the Jack Browns or Kojaks so can't compare but these have been serving me well this winter on my Trek, and will probably go on my casseroll once fender season is over: http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_229039_-1_201485_1_201490 And they're f-ing cheap. They s

[RBW] Sackville SlickerSack/Platrack Review

My Sackville SlickerSack and Nitto Platrack combination arrived on Friday. I paid for it with my member's rebate and, because I only bought one bike last year (my QB), a few bucks of my own. My Quickbeam is a great bike, as I've documented in other emails, but it still needed an easily removable b

Re: [RBW] Re: 700x35c tires

I'm also in interested in the Marathon Racers, but in the 26 x 1.5in size for an All Rounder. For a fairly fat tire, the folding version has a relatively light weight of 390 grams. The Marathon Racer is advertized as having a "pure skin sidewall," but I can't tell from the web if I should view thi