[RBW] Re: Anyone have a San Marco 'Rolls' saddle...

2010-07-16 Thread S.Cutshall
Hey Steve... I've got one en route, but tell you what... if I like the saddle enough, I'll be in touch about yours [I would be having more than one bike that would need re-saddled if the Rolls' shape/width/feel works for me]. Thanks... -Scott On Jul 15, 7:34 pm, "Steve Kesling" wrote: > Scott,

RE: [RBW] Cross Country Trip

2010-07-16 Thread Larry Powers
Sounds like incompatable goals to me. You want to go cross country in 5 weeks. If is is 3000 miles and you ride 6 days a week then that is 5 weeks of 100 mi days. If you are feeling old and out of shape is that realistic plan? What can you see or learn or enjoy along the way clipping along

[RBW] Re: Please help me wrap my head around this

2010-07-16 Thread EricP
I'd suggest the Surly/Nitto Torsion bar. You'll need new brake levers. Standard Tektro or whathaveyou will work. Actually have that setup on my Surly LHT. Not great for riding into a headwind. Otherwise, like you, I don't think about it. The other suggestion could be a pair of Salsa Woodchipp

[RBW] Re: Please help me wrap my head around this

2010-07-16 Thread MichaelH
I'm curious about this. I ride drob bars exclusively, and love the noodles. I can understand someone finding the hand position of a particular bar more to their liking, but one thing that never comes up in these discussions is the relationship between bar comfort and seat comfort. I ride with an

[RBW] Re: Please help me wrap my head around this

2010-07-16 Thread Ginz
I agree that the Surly Torsion bar is a good choice since you did not like the Albatross bar. The Bullmoose sweeps back far, far more and you may not like the inward wrist position. I do believe that the 150mm Bullmoose from Riv sweeps bar far enough such that the ends of the grips are on the same

[RBW] How do you Southerners do this?

2010-07-16 Thread MichaelH
It's been in the high 80's to mid 90s here in nothern VT for the past two weeks, with dew ponts around 70. I find I'm getting slower and slower. I keep topped up on fluids and electrolites, but I am finding myself feeling pretty fried. This mornings commute took about 20 -25% longer, just becau

[RBW] Re: tandems and other thoughts

2010-07-16 Thread Michael_S
just think of it... you could fly to Colo. buy it, pack it up and fly home... sound too good to be true. I remember reading somewhere it takes a good few hours to assemble a coupled tandem. ~Mike~ On Jul 15, 10:32 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > Speaking of tandems, here's one somebody's giving away

Re: [RBW] Re: tandems and other thoughts

2010-07-16 Thread Kenneth Stagg
On Fri, Jul 16, 2010 at 9:08 AM, Michael_S wrote: > just think of it... you could fly to Colo. buy it, pack it up and fly > home... sound too good to be true. > > I remember reading somewhere it takes a good few hours to assemble a > coupled tandem. Mike, It will depend upon how much you take it

[RBW] Re: How do you Southerners do this?

2010-07-16 Thread opa...@gmail.com
> How do those of you from souther Cal, or NM do this?  You must have to > ride in this kind of weather for a big chunk of the year. I don't know about southern California but here in Mississippi that sounds like our normal summer weather (summer going from around May - October). Morning temps av

[RBW] Re: Please help me wrap my head around this

2010-07-16 Thread Mitch Browne
I rode my Salsa Casseroll on top of the drops for two years but recently drank lethal koolaid and assembled this with an 8 yr old Atlantis frame. http://tinyurl.com/2velsv3 I really enjoy my aluminum Albatross bars with bar end shifters. I did what many do. Cork / shellac grips on and then tape /

[RBW] Re: Please help me wrap my head around this

2010-07-16 Thread d2mini
Eric, That Torsion bar looks like it will work. A nice sweep, but not too much, and wide. Not much rise but my stem has tons of rise adjustment if needed. Thanks! On Jul 16, 7:29 am, EricP wrote: > I'd suggest the Surly/Nitto Torsion bar.  You'll need new brake > levers.  Standard Tektro or wha

Re: [RBW] Re: Please help me wrap my head around this

2010-07-16 Thread Bill Connell
On Thu, Jul 15, 2010 at 5:58 PM, d2mini wrote: > So if I get thumbies, then i can keep my derailleurs, correct? Yep, moving to a flat bar you'll just need new brake levers and shifters, the rest of the drivetrain will be fine. I was going to suggest trying a wider drop bar like the 46 or 48cm N

Re: [RBW] Re: How do you Southerners do this?

2010-07-16 Thread cyclotourist
Just got back from a ride @ 7:30... 81F and 72% humidity. It'll top out today at about 103F. Good stuff. On Fri, Jul 16, 2010 at 7:19 AM, opa...@gmail.com wrote: > > How do those of you from souther Cal, or NM do this? You must have to > > ride in this kind of weather for a big chunk of the

[RBW] Fwd: Still available: Vittoria jenyoowine sheepskin lined winter shoes, Jandd tubular bag, Wellgo track pedals

2010-07-16 Thread PATRICK MOORE
RX-1s, Banana and other seat bag, Sidis have been sold. Thanks -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@

Re: [RBW] Re: Please help me wrap my head around this

2010-07-16 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I agree wholeheartedly with William here: get your saddle back enough for hand, wrist, arm and shoulder comfort; at least, that is the first step. This rule applies no matter what bar you use. Peter Jon White (qv) also has a good article on fitting. Different strokes, of course, but a well set up

[RBW] found on the interwebs: SRAM Rival 170mm 110bcd Compact double crankset

2010-07-16 Thread cyclotourist
Nice set of 110bcd cranks. I have a set, and really like & recommend them. Finish is nice although a bit delicate. Rings are really good though. This is in the NLA polished finish. They're black now. If you can get over the outboard bearing

Re: [RBW] Re: Please help me wrap my head around this

2010-07-16 Thread PATRICK MOORE
If it works and you are comfortable and happy with them, then all is well. Try mtb bars on the HH and let us know how they work. On Thu, Jul 15, 2010 at 4:58 PM, d2mini wrote: > Thanks for the suggestions guys. > But as weird as it sounds, i have tried a lot of bars and when I'm on > the mtn bik

Re: [RBW] Cross Country Trip

2010-07-16 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Segueing off this thread: I'd be interested in hearing of organized, semi organized or loosely organized tours in northern NM, just in case my brother can't join me at end of the summer. Timberland Tours' northern NM tour sounds fun but it's $2K for a week long one -- and it's not loaded, AFAIK. O

Re: [RBW] How do you Southerners do this?

2010-07-16 Thread PATRICK MOORE
NM? SoCal?? We have very little of that stuff called "water" that translates into atmospheric humidity. It has been very humid here in Albuquerque; damn humidity has been in the low 20s -- we're nearing our "monsoon" period when we get 2/3 of our annual 9 inches. It's been hard to bear, what with t

Re: [RBW] How do you Southerners do this?

2010-07-16 Thread cyclotourist
David Redlands, CA On Fri, Jul 16, 2010 at 7:21 AM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > NM? SoCal?? We have very little of that stuff called "water" that > translates into atmospheric humidity. It has been very humid here in > Albuquerque; damn humidity has been in the low 20s -- we're nearing our > "monsoon

Re: [RBW] How do you Southerners do this?

2010-07-16 Thread Seth Vidal
On Fri, Jul 16, 2010 at 10:21 AM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > NM? SoCal?? We have very little of that stuff called "water" that translates > into atmospheric humidity. It has been very humid here in Albuquerque; damn > humidity has been in the low 20s -- we're nearing our "monsoon" period when > we get

[RBW] Re: healdsburg century, this weekend

2010-07-16 Thread BykMor
I wish. That really is a beautiful ride. I organized a little "Wine Powered Tour" with some friends last summer and we rode that route one of the days. Idyllic. Have a great ride! bykmor On Jul 15, 10:07 pm, dpco wrote: > are any of you riv-owners doing the healdsburg century this weekend? i >

[RBW] Re: Please help me wrap my head around this

2010-07-16 Thread LF
On Jul 15, 5:47 pm, d2mini wrote: > > I currently have noodle bars on my homer commuter, 42cm width. My > commute is about 12.5 miles each way and sometimes they can get a bit > uncomfortable. I spend all my time on the tops. > Hi, I agree with those who suspect that your uncomfortability is a f

Re: [RBW] How do you Southerners do this?

2010-07-16 Thread Gordy
On Fri, Jul 16, 2010 at 8:48 AM, MichaelH wrote: > How do those of you from souther Cal, or NM do this? You must have to > ride in this kind of weather for a big chunk of the year. > It takes time to adapt. Elevation, heat, cold, distance riding or anything takes time. At the start of winter, b

Re: [RBW] Re: Please help me wrap my head around this

2010-07-16 Thread CycloFiend
on 7/15/10 3:17 PM, d2mini at d2creat...@gmail.com wrote: >> I historically have hated straight bars, flat bars, mountain bars, > > Me too! Which is why I'm shocked that I'm liking them better and > finding them much more comfortable. > No matter the rise, stem length, etc I'm never 100% on th

Re: [RBW] How do you Southerners do this?

2010-07-16 Thread Bill Connell
On Fri, Jul 16, 2010 at 8:48 AM, MichaelH wrote: > It's been in the high 80's to mid 90s here in nothern VT for the past > two weeks, with dew ponts around 70.  I find I'm getting slower and > slower.  I keep topped up on fluids and electrolites, but I am finding > myself feeling pretty fried.  Th

Re: [RBW] Re: Please help me wrap my head around this

2010-07-16 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I also have gone back to drops after trying most of everthing else, this for comfort reasons. Again, horses for courses, but I too find myself going into the hooks for comfort or for more power without more exertion. As to JimG's note: a proper saddle position will have your torso cantilevering yo

[RBW] Re: found on the interwebs: SRAM Rival 170mm 110bcd Compact double crankset

2010-07-16 Thread Patrick in VT
On Jul 16, 11:10 am, cyclotourist wrote: > Nice set of 110bcd cranks. Do you notice a difference in stiffness with this GXP set up? i sure do . ..at least compared to a sugino alpina/square taper bb combo. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owner

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone have a San Marco 'Rolls' saddle...

2010-07-16 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Fri, Jul 16, 2010 at 3:27 AM, S.Cutshall wrote: > Hey Steve... > > I've got one en route, but tell you what... if I like the saddle > enough, I'll be in touch about yours [I would be having more than one > bike that would need re-saddled if the Rolls' shape/width/feel works > for me]. > > Than

[RBW] Re: Please help me wrap my head around this

2010-07-16 Thread d2mini
I've had my bars at various heights from below the saddle to well above it. I can't have a lot of reach but a little lean is ok. I've had neck/shoulder issues to deal with over the past several years. So every little bit of tweeking fit/comfort helps and this is one of them. :) It's not a huge dea

[RBW] Re: found on the interwebs: SRAM Rival 170mm 110bcd Compact double crankset

2010-07-16 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
On Jul 16, 8:55 am, Patrick in VT wrote: > On Jul 16, 11:10 am, cyclotourist wrote: > > > Nice set of 110bcd cranks. > > Do you notice a difference in stiffness with this GXP set up?  i sure > do . ..at least compared to a sugino alpina/square taper bb combo. No, not at all. That doesn't mean

Re: [RBW] Re: tandems and other thoughts

2010-07-16 Thread PATRICK MOORE
The listing has been deleted, so I assume somone jumped on that offer right away. Patrick "6 hours from Co Springs in a fast car" Moore On Fri, Jul 16, 2010 at 8:08 AM, Michael_S wrote: > just think of it... you could fly to Colo. buy it, pack it up and fly > home... sound too good to be true. >

Re: [RBW] Re: How do you Southerners do this?

2010-07-16 Thread Bruce
We're doing "Breakfast at Tuskeegee" (as opposed to Tiffany's for Holly Golightly fans) at 6 AM tomorrow. (Riv Road, Bilenky custom, Seven custom for sure, will advise other bikes of interest which show up) Temps expected in the 90s, near 80% humidity (will feel like over 100F). The key is effor

[RBW] Re: How do you Southerners do this?

2010-07-16 Thread JoelMatthews
> NM? SoCal?? We have very little of that stuff called "water" that translates > into atmospheric humidity. It has been very humid here in Albuquerque; damn > humidity has been in the low 20s -- we're nearing our "monsoon" period when > we get 2/3 of our annual 9 inches. It's been hard to bear, wha

[RBW] Re: How do you Southerners do this?

2010-07-16 Thread MichaelH
Well Patrick, I love the desert and have spent some long vacations in the SW, but when people come up with this dry heat argument, all I can say is, "The inside of my oven is dry too, but i don't want to stick my head in there!" During camping trips in NM, AZ. & Death Valley, I found I didn't move

Re: [RBW] Re: Bleriot Build is Coming Along

2010-07-16 Thread Shaun Meehan
Wow! Sounds like it's going to be a fantastic bike. And I would say that it's pretty exciting that Bob has essentially told you that he's going to build you the most awesome bike he's ever built. Being in the Twin Cities area, I've seen a couple of his bikes in person and they looked really nice. T

[RBW] Re: found on the interwebs: SRAM Rival 170mm 110bcd Compact double crankset

2010-07-16 Thread Jeremy Till
Hey David, what are your chainlines with this crankset? On Jul 16, 8:10 am, cyclotourist wrote: > Nice set of 110bcd cranks.  I have a > set, > and really like & recommend them.  Finish is nice although a bit delicate. > Rings are really good

[RBW] Re: How do you Southerners do this?

2010-07-16 Thread GeorgeS
I live and commute in New Orleans but I spend my summers in the northeast Vermont (the NEK). I am a little amused when my neighbors here complain about the ocassional 90 degree day as unbearable. On the gulf coast we endure at least five months of steady, day-in-day- out heat indexes of 100+ deg

[RBW] Re: found on the interwebs: SRAM Rival 170mm 110bcd Compact double crankset

2010-07-16 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Not 100% sure of the line. I think the big ring lines up about the 2nd or 3rd from the outside. It's not really something I pay that much attention to... :-) FWIW, I usually do the six smallest (outside) cogs on the big ring, and the five largest (inside) cogs with the small ring. I worked out

[RBW] Re: How do you Southerners do this?

2010-07-16 Thread d2mini
I'm in Houston and sweat like crazy pretty much from april to november. Mainly, i just got used to the heat and now embrace the sweat. I can't take the cold anymore and I'm from NY. But hydration is key. Definitely some kind of electrolytes for anything over 12-15 miles for me. And listen to your

[RBW] Re: found on the interwebs: SRAM Rival 170mm 110bcd Compact double crankset

2010-07-16 Thread pruckelshaus
Nice...too bad they aren't 172.5mm and 34/44 or 34/46. I'm old and slow. I need a 53 like I need a hole in the head. I think ideal would be 28/42 but a 110 doesn't go that low and a 58.6 isn't worth it. Pete On Jul 16, 11:10 am, cyclotourist wrote: > Nice set of 110bcd cranks.  I have a > set

[RBW] Re: Anyone have a San Marco 'Rolls' saddle...

2010-07-16 Thread pruckelshaus
Yeah, I'd go vegetarian for a week (if you know me, that's a big deal) if I could find a couple of Turbomatics. I even have a bright yellow flite to trade... On Jul 16, 11:57 am, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > On Fri, Jul 16, 2010 at 3:27 AM, S.Cutshall wrote: > > Hey Steve... > > > I've got one en rou

[RBW] Re: found on the interwebs: SRAM Rival 170mm 110bcd Compact double crankset

2010-07-16 Thread William
That's why this is the holy grail of modern cranksets. We'll probably never get a chance to buy one of these for under $600, but I think this crankset in a 172.5mm 46/30 would be perfecto. On Jul 16, 11:30 am, pruckelshaus wrote: > Nice...too bad they aren't 172.5mm and 34/44 or 34/46.  I'm old

[RBW] Re: found on the interwebs: SRAM Rival 170mm 110bcd Compact double crankset

2010-07-16 Thread William
...and by "this" I mean this: http://www.suginoltd.co.jp/english/ox801d_main_english.htm On Jul 16, 11:41 am, William wrote: > That's why this is the holy grail of modern cranksets.  We'll probably > never get a chance to buy one of these for under $600, but I think > this crankset in a 172.5m

[RBW] FS: 60cm Rambouillet F/F/HS, blue/white

2010-07-16 Thread pruckelshaus
Have a ridden, beausaged blue & white 60cm Rambouillet frame, fork, and headset for sale. Excellent shape, a couple of paint chips but no dings and the alignment is spot-on. Asking $950 plus actual shipping costs. I'm outside of Philadelphia if you'd prefer to see it. Email me if interested. Th

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone have a San Marco 'Rolls' saddle...

2010-07-16 Thread PATRICK MOORE
(Psst: about that yellow Flite: what will ya take for it, trade or $$? Have no Turbos or Turbomatics to trade, alas.) On Fri, Jul 16, 2010 at 12:33 PM, pruckelshaus wrote: > Yeah, I'd go vegetarian for a week (if you know me, that's a big deal) > if I could find a couple of Turbomatics. I even h

[RBW] Re: found on the interwebs: SRAM Rival 170mm 110bcd Compact double crankset

2010-07-16 Thread jandrews_nyc
Looks like a great deal. I wonder if the graphic lettering would come off easy. Also , are different tools needed to install an outboard bearing bottom bracket? On Jul 16, 2:42 pm, William wrote: > ...and by "this" I mean this: > > http://www.suginoltd.co.jp/english/ox801d_main_english.htm > >

Re: [RBW] Re: How do you Southerners do this?

2010-07-16 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Softie! Real men love ovens. It's when the humidity soars to over 20% that things get unbearable. Patrick "shadenfreude" Moore On Fri, Jul 16, 2010 at 10:31 AM, MichaelH wrote: > Well Patrick, I love the desert and have spent some long vacations in > the SW, but when people come up with this dr

[RBW] Re: found on the interwebs: SRAM Rival 170mm 110bcd Compact double crankset

2010-07-16 Thread pruckelshaus
Not wild about the graphics, but I like it...too bad the two rings have two different BCD's. I'm running a 130/74mm Alpina triple right now and spend 99.5% of my time in the 42. On Jul 16, 2:42 pm, William wrote: > ...and by "this" I mean this: > > http://www.suginoltd.co.jp/english/ox801d_main_

Re: [RBW] Re: How do you Southerners do this?

2010-07-16 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Fri, Jul 16, 2010 at 12:18 PM, d2mini wrote: > > > [snip] embrace the sweat. That sounds ickey. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gro

[RBW] Silver shifter break apart diagram

2010-07-16 Thread nathan spindel
Last night I gave a hard frustrated whack to a stuck bar-end pod and the shifter itself broke apart into a number of parts - oops. I can't figure out how to put it back together, but I swore somewhere I've seen a break apart diagram of how the shifter itself works. Does anyone have that diagram or

[RBW] Re: How do you Southerners do this?

2010-07-16 Thread d2mini
On Jul 16, 2:23 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > > That sounds ickey. > LOL, ya. When i get to work it looks like i just step out of a torrential downpour. Soaked from head toe. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this g

[RBW] Re: found on the interwebs: SRAM Rival 170mm 110bcd Compact double crankset

2010-07-16 Thread William
Outboard BB's do require different BB tools, but they aren't costly. Another way to run a nice wide range double is with a 94mm bolt circle. I've ridden a lot with a 30/44, and have the rings and cranks to set up my Hunqapillar as a 29/46. Here's a crankset on ebay that will get that done for yo

Re: [RBW] Re: How do you Southerners do this?

2010-07-16 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Fri, 2010-07-16 at 13:22 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > It's when the humidity soars to over 20% that things get unbearable. ^ That really is funny. Only a desert dweller would have come up with that. Do we EVER have humidity as low as 20% here in the DC area? Right

[RBW] You live on a 15% hill, you don't need a singlespeed......

2010-07-16 Thread William
You live on a 15% hill, you don't need a singlespeed You live on a 15% hill, you don't need a singlespeed You live on a 15% hill, you don't need a singlespeed You live on a 15% hill, you don't need a singlespeed You live on a 15% hill, you don't need a singlespeed You live on a 15% hill, you don't

[RBW] Re: You live on a 15% hill, you don't need a singlespeed......

2010-07-16 Thread pruckelshaus
I don't live on a 15% hill, and that's probably the next type of frame that I'm going to build. On Jul 16, 4:18 pm, William wrote: > You live on a 15% hill, you don't need a singlespeed > You live on a 15% hill, you don't need a singlespeed > You live on a 15% hill, you don't need a singlespeed >

[RBW] Re: Silver shifter break apart diagram

2010-07-16 Thread MichaelH
The shifters usually come with a diagram. Riv could probably fax you one or I could, if i remember to bring it to work with me. Did the parts that sit inside come out. Michael On Jul 16, 3:26 pm, nathan spindel wrote: > Last night I gave a hard frustrated whack to a stuck bar-end pod and > the

[RBW] Re: You live on a 15% hill, you don't need a singlespeed......

2010-07-16 Thread Ginz
I lived on a 15% grade for a while. Get the singlespeed. -- 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: Silver shifter break apart diagram

2010-07-16 Thread nathan spindel
I found the diagram they came with, but it only illustrated the pieces between the shifter and the pod. What I'm looking for is a diagram of the parts internal to the shifter. -nathan On Fri, Jul 16, 2010 at 1:24 PM, MichaelH wrote: > The shifters usually come with a diagram.  Riv could probably

[RBW] Re: You live on a 15% hill, you don't need a singlespeed......

2010-07-16 Thread Jim Cloud
I suspect that your knees will chant the same mantra if you get a single speed. Of course, if you have a bike carrier on your car, you don't necessarily have to worry about it. Jim Cloud (whose left knee and orthopedist would definitely agree!) On Jul 16, 1:18 pm, William wrote: > You live on a

Re: [RBW] You live on a 15% hill, you don't need a singlespeed......

2010-07-16 Thread Kenneth Stagg
On Fri, Jul 16, 2010 at 3:18 PM, William wrote: > You live on a 15% hill, you don't need a singlespeed > You live on a 15% hill, you don't need a singlespeed > You live on a 15% hill, you don't need a singlespeed > You live on a 15% hill, you don't need a singlespeed > You live on a 15% hill, you

[RBW] Re: You live on a 15% hill, you don't need a singlespeed......

2010-07-16 Thread William
Oh SNAP! That's genius right there. On Jul 16, 2:05 pm, Kenneth Stagg wrote: > On Fri, Jul 16, 2010 at 3:18 PM, William wrote: > > You live on a 15% hill, you don't need a singlespeed > > You live on a 15% hill, you don't need a singlespeed > > You live on a 15% hill, you don't need a singlespee

[RBW] Re: How do you Southerners do this?

2010-07-16 Thread d2mini
Right now it's 94 degrees (feels like 100), humidity at 45% and climbing. Will be 80 degrees and 80% humidity overnight. Houston we definitely have a problem. lol On Jul 16, 3:15 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Fri, 2010-07-16 at 13:22 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > > It's when the humidity

[RBW] Re: Cross Country Trip

2010-07-16 Thread Buck
Hey thanks. This is exactly what I was looking for. I said "SAG wagon" but really meant just a van/vehicle that can carry gear and spare parts, and the idea of rotating drivers solves a lot of problems. I like the idea of mixing camping and motels, but without a vehicle, I was stuck on having to ca

[RBW] Friday Mixed Terrain Ride Report

2010-07-16 Thread rperks
I decided to celebrate my first day of underemployment with a mixed terrain ride on the Roadeo. The original plan was to head up into the hills, but with temps projected into the hundreds that seemed silly when it is 65 on the coast. So I made the run from Ventura up to Carpinteria. The coastal

[RBW] Re: How do you Southerners do this?

2010-07-16 Thread Jim Cloud
It seems to be hot everywhere, Steve. According to NOAA, last month was the hottest June on record. Worldwide "This year has had the warmest average temperature for January-June on record - 57.5." The low temperature last night in Tucson was 86F with relative humidity of 42 % (5:53 a.m.). Righ

[RBW] Re: setup question for IRD Alpina-d on Sam

2010-07-16 Thread Thomas Lynn Skean
Here are really grainy photos of my setup: http://home.comcast.net/~thomaslynnskean/site/?/photos/ first picture is when the chain is on the middle chain ring, (barely) showing the cable straight and clear second picture is when the chain is on the inner chain ring, (barely) showing the cable be

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver shifter break apart diagram

2010-07-16 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Fri, 2010-07-16 at 13:42 -0700, nathan spindel wrote: > I found the diagram they came with, but it only illustrated the pieces > between the shifter and the pod. What I'm looking for is a diagram of > the parts internal to the shifter. I'm very much afraid "broken apart" can just as well be spe

[RBW] Re: setup question for IRD Alpina-d on Sam

2010-07-16 Thread William
I agree it's not a problem, but from your photos it does appear that you have your cable routed wrong. In that third photo, the anchor bolt thread into the derailleur arm. On the arm is a bump, an appendage, a knubby thing. The cable is supposed to wrap OVER that knubby thing. From the picture,

[RBW] Re: setup question for IRD Alpina-d on Sam

2010-07-16 Thread William
Here's the photo of the cable routed correctly on a not-identical derailleur. http://softsolder.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/dsc03170-front-derailleur-cable-broken-strand.jpg On Jul 16, 2:57 pm, William wrote: > I agree it's not a problem, but from your photos it does appear that > you have you

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver shifter break apart diagram

2010-07-16 Thread nathan spindel
Ah, good to know. Thanks Steve. Fortunately I have a backup shifter that I can put on tonight, in time to get the RB-1 fit for tomorrow's SFR Populaire. See some of y'all there. :) -nathan On Fri, Jul 16, 2010 at 2:41 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Fri, 2010-07-16 at 13:42 -0700, nathan spinde

Re: [RBW] Re: setup question for IRD Alpina-d on Sam

2010-07-16 Thread Thomas Lynn Skean
Thanks for that info, William. I'll look at it again tonight. Any idea what role that channel is supposed to play? My vague recollection is that I'll need to bend the cable 180 degrees to go over the nub and through the channel. If so, that seems "harsh" somehow. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On J

Re: [RBW] You live on a 15% hill, you don't need a singlespeed......

2010-07-16 Thread PATRICK MOORE
How long is the hill? If no more than 1/2 mile, you can: Get a smaller flip cog/fw Walk Stand Tho' I must admit that on today's hilly and windy ride on the Sam Hill, I was grateful to be able to shift down (gad! I sunk as low as a 41" gear!!!) on the steepish half mile hills I encountered, what w

Re: [RBW] Friday Mixed Terrain Ride Report

2010-07-16 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Thanks for the photos; it looks like a wonderful route. Sorry to hear about your job. On Fri, Jul 16, 2010 at 3:16 PM, rperks wrote: > I decided to celebrate my first day of underemployment with a mixed > terrain ride on the Roadeo. [...] > > Pictures here: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/rperks

[RBW] Re: Friday Mixed Terrain Ride Report

2010-07-16 Thread rperks
The job is a good thing, I get time with our new daughter, time to ride, cook and eat the foods that are better for us. Money will hold out for more than a while. And it gives me time to flesh out some of my ideas. No idea what the future holds, but I do not see my self working directly for othe

[RBW] Re: setup question for IRD Alpina-d on Sam

2010-07-16 Thread William
No 180 bends. Just over the knub and over the bolt and tighten. Just like in the picture. If there is a channel that appears to run under the knub thing, that is the alternate routing for STI and a triple. On Jul 16, 3:47 pm, Thomas Lynn Skean wrote: > Thanks for that info, William. I'll look

[RBW] Re: You live on a 15% hill, you don't need a singlespeed......

2010-07-16 Thread rperks
unless your new mexico roads are as smooth as wood floors I can not imagine it is the tires. Mine were fast as usual today, If I ride that route on my 28s I am wasted at the end of the ride and made it home no sooner. Is the problem based on feel or against your computer? Is it the wheel counter

[RBW] Re: How do you Southerners do this?

2010-07-16 Thread EricP
Wednesday, it was hot and humid enough here in the Twin Cities I took the day off from riding. The dewpoint ended up at 77 degrees. Temp about 91 and heat index of 106. Although will admit we're usually not in the DC category. And that comes from having a couple of business trips out there in 2

[RBW] Re: You live on a 15% hill, you don't need a singlespeed......

2010-07-16 Thread EricP
Well, I live at the bottom of a 1/4 mile 5 or 6 percent grade and I don't have a single speed. Doesn't mean I don't want one. Of course, then there is the same grade that's a half mile long about a mile away. Sigh. And Patrick. It might just be the day. I was dogging it on my Hillborne on an

[RBW] Re: Friday Mixed Terrain Ride Report

2010-07-16 Thread Michael_S
hey Rob, that looks like some nice terrain, I'll have to explore next time I'm out there. I'm planning a s24o from a friends in Moorpark to Carpinteria next weekend. We'll camp at the Hiker/Biker site Sat. night. Maybe I can convince my fellow riders to try some of those trails on the way back. ~

[RBW] Re: healdsburg century, this weekend

2010-07-16 Thread Todd Olsen
i will be there on a blue hilsen. wearing a kaiser jersey with blueberries and a bunch of other people from kaiser. i will look for you. todd olsen On Jul 16, 8:26 am, BykMor wrote: > I wish. That really is a beautiful ride. I organized a little "Wine > Powered Tour" with some friends last sum

[RBW] Re: You live on a 15% hill, you don't need a singlespeed......

2010-07-16 Thread jinxed
I'll vote yes. I saved this from a long slow rusty death years ago and made it my single speed. http://www.flickr.com/photos/42027...@n00/4800182153/#/photos/42027...@n00/4800182153/lightbox/ Although I have not used it much since picking up a Rivendell, I am glad I have it. I routinely rode it

Re: [RBW] Re: setup question for IRD Alpina-d on Sam

2010-07-16 Thread Thomas Lynn Skean
Yep, when I look at it now and ignore the channel (I'm friction-shifting in the front; I have no reason to follow an STI-intended cable path), I see what effect routing over the nubby-thingy will have; it'll change the angle of the cable's path to the mechanism in such a way, it appears, that wo

[RBW] Re: You live on a 15% hill, you don't need a singlespeed......

2010-07-16 Thread Michael_S
yea... If that was a 58 I'd be all over it. Hill or no hill. Patrick, as another Hillborne owner I am having the opposite expereince with mine. It seems really fast for a bike with 38mm tires ( Marathon Racers). I'm very happy with the ride and handling of the bike. ~Mike~ On Jul 16, 7:20 pm,

Re: [RBW] Re: How do you Southerners do this?

2010-07-16 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Shoot, swamp coolers don't work well unless the humidity is under 20%, and one does notice 20%; I've seen it as low as 4%, lower than the Sahara, and sub 10% is common, but, really, 20% is quite bearable. Now 30% I was born in the WDC area and moved back there for five years in 1984, so I

[RBW] Re: How do you Southerners do this?

2010-07-16 Thread Leslie
The initial reply that came to mind was, as a southerner dealing with the heat and humidity, is that we sit on the porch drinkin' sweet iced tea! Might be a reason obesity rates are so high here, eh? I have to admit, though, drier days are much more enjoyable; you can feel when it's drier, it i

Re: [RBW] Re; Introduce myself

2010-07-16 Thread Rob Harrison
That'd be cool! Send it along! I've been eyeing Henry Shire's tarptents for about a year (the Moment looks fantastic), and eagerly perusing backpackinglight.com. I have a TiTri Caldera I've been playing with, but I'm not completely sold on it. I'll be interested to read your list. Rob in

Re: [RBW] Re; Introduce myself

2010-07-16 Thread Rob Harrison
That'd be cool! Send it along! I've been eyeing Henry Shire's tarptents for about a year (the Moment looks fantastic), and eagerly perusing backpackinglight.com. I have a TiTri Caldera I've been playing with, but I'm not completely sold on it. I'll be interested to read your list. Rob in

[RBW] Re: Event ride on Saluki coming up, need advise

2010-07-16 Thread Calm54
Thanks for all the great tips and advice. I did get some hammer gel, my daughter also said it works but I will stick to my regular foods and pace. On Jul 15, 5:34 pm, Lynne Fitz wrote: > okay then Rob, my comment about the BBQ beef sandwiches is applicable > - they are sold at Centralia.  If you