[RBW] FS Dynamo Light, 105 derailleurs, 650b Wheelset, Phil wood hub, tektro, velo orange

2010-08-16 Thread Andrew
Selling parts from a project: 1. Busch and Muller Lumotec IQ CYO Led Senso Plus dynamo light in Chrome. Brand new, never installed. $85, please check out this link for more info: http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/schmidt-headlights.asp 2. Shimano 105 rear 5600 medium cage derailleur. New. Its silv

[RBW] Re: FS Dynamo Light, 105 derailleurs, 650b Wheelset, Phil wood hub, tektro, velo orange

2010-08-16 Thread hobie
Is the Phil Wood hub still for sale? On Aug 16, 4:33 am, Andrew wrote: > Selling parts from a project: > > 1. Busch and Muller Lumotec IQ CYO Led Senso Plus dynamo light in > Chrome. Brand new, never installed. $85, please check out this link > for more info: > > http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/s

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv's Retreat from 650B in Larger Sizes, & Optimum Tire Pressures/Sizes

2010-08-16 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Sun, 2010-08-15 at 21:18 -0700, Jim Cloud wrote: > I'm sure that we're not going to find an agreement on the RBW Owner's > Group site.. I think, however, that this snip I took from Sheldon > Brown's site pertaining to various sizes of tires that are available > relates to my statement about the

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv's Retreat from 650B in Larger Sizes, & Optimum Tire Pressures/Sizes

2010-08-16 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Sun, 2010-08-15 at 21:17 -0700, james black wrote: > On Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 20:44, cyclotourist wrote: > > While I think that sounds like the perfect tire, how many non touring or > > hybrid bikers are out there that can accommodate that size? Even among > > Rivendell's lineup, the lighter we

[RBW] Rambouillet 650 B conversion

2010-08-16 Thread Jay LePree
Hi all, I have a Carrera Andromeda that rides very similar to the Ram., and so I am looking to change up the Ram. a bit. I have heard such good things about the 650B, that I think it would be an interesting experiment, and would change the ride and make the bike even more trail worthy than it alr

[RBW] Re: Bombadil sighting at Multnomah Falls.

2010-08-16 Thread bassandbike
That was my Bombadil! It was my second self-supported tour on it, and it performed flawlessly. It was the most breathtaking tour I've ever been on by far...Mt. St. Helens even cleared for a few moments so we could get some pictures from one of the viewpoints. It had been socked in with fog for s

[RBW] Re: Bombadil sighting at Multnomah Falls.

2010-08-16 Thread Mike
Hey Patrick, it was great meeting you and your friends. Yeah, that climb out of Randle is impressive. I've done it as a descent and it's amazing, it just keeps going and going. And going. Gifford Pinchot NF is a seriously untapped cycling spot for folks in the area. I may head that way for a mini 2

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet 650 B conversion

2010-08-16 Thread Mike
I want to say that there was an article in the RR about 650b conversions and that it mentioned the Rambouillet is not a good candidate for this. Your best bet is to call RBWHQ today and ask them directly about it. I doubt they'll steer you wrong. --mike -- You received this message because you a

Re: [RBW] Re: Rambouillet 650 B conversion

2010-08-16 Thread Ken Mattina
Kathryn Hall did a 650b conversion on her Rambouillet http://tinyurl.com/nx3dnl On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 7:39 AM, Mike wrote: > I want to say that there was an article in the RR about 650b > conversions and that it mentioned the Rambouillet is not a good > candidate for this. Your best bet is t

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet 650 B conversion

2010-08-16 Thread Rocky B
Yah the Ram is not a good candidate because of its already-low BB drop of 77mm. On Aug 16, 9:39 am, Mike wrote: > I want to say that there was an article in the RR about 650b > conversions and that it mentioned the Rambouillet is not a good > candidate for this. Your best bet is to call RBWHQ tod

Re: [RBW] Riv's Retreat from 650B in Larger Sizes, & Optimum Tire Pressures/Sizes

2010-08-16 Thread PATRICK MOORE
So the principal advantage, apart from the other one of fitting fatter tires into frames that will fit only very skinny 622 tires, is that you can find nicer 38mm+ tires in 584 than 32+ tires in 622? I know that that is certainly the case for 559 and 571 -- id est, that only the skinnies come with

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv's Retreat from 650B in Larger Sizes, & Optimum Tire Pressures/Sizes

2010-08-16 Thread james black
On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 05:06, Steve Palincsar wrote: > So where's the champion? Did I say there was a champion? >> I ordered a pair of 700x37mm non-TG Paselas for the build I'm >> currently working on, and expect they will be pretty good, so the >> situation isn't totally dire for us poor saps

Re: [RBW] Re: Rambouillet 650 B conversion

2010-08-16 Thread Murray Love
On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 7:51 AM, Rocky B wrote: > Yah the Ram is not a good candidate because of its already-low BB drop > of 77mm. > > On Aug 16, 9:39 am, Mike wrote: > > I want to say that there was an article in the RR about 650b > > conversions and that it mentioned the Rambouillet is not a

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv's Retreat from 650B in Larger Sizes, & Optimum Tire Pressures/Sizes

2010-08-16 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Mon, 2010-08-16 at 08:27 -0700, james black wrote: > On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 05:06, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > So where's the champion? > > Did I say there was a champion? Well, exactly. It seems as though you have two choices here: explore the niche market, where you find champions and de

Re: [RBW] Riv's Retreat from 650B in Larger Sizes, & Optimum Tire Pressures/Sizes

2010-08-16 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Mon, 2010-08-16 at 09:24 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > So the principal advantage, apart from the other one of fitting fatter > tires into frames that will fit only very skinny 622 tires, is that > you can find nicer 38mm+ tires in 584 than 32+ tires in 622? I know > that that is certainly the c

Re: [RBW] Riv's Retreat from 650B in Larger Sizes, & Optimum Tire Pressures/Sizes

2010-08-16 Thread Seth Vidal
On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 12:12 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Mon, 2010-08-16 at 09:24 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote: >> So the principal advantage, apart from the other one of fitting fatter >> tires into frames that will fit only very skinny 622 tires, is that >> you can find nicer 38mm+ tires in 5

[RBW] RIV status of 650; and big frames .

2010-08-16 Thread grant
We stock ten 650B tires, which -- does anybody stock more? As many? At least four bike models have 650B wheels. We stopped making biggies in 650, because the head tubes get long, but even up to the 62 Saluki, that was still OK. Right now we have ten 58cm AHH frames for 650B wheels---something I or

[RBW] Re: Riv's Retreat from 650B in Larger Sizes, & Optimum Tire Pressures/Sizes

2010-08-16 Thread art
> On Sun, 2010-08-15 at 05:05 -0700, JoelMatthews wrote:  There are many good 700 race > > tires if that is your thing - and up to the mid thirties.  After that > > you have tires such as the Schwalbe BA which are wonderfully > > comfortable but definitely add a good deal of weight. > On Aug

[RBW] Re: FS Dynamo Light, 105 derailleurs, 650b Wheelset, Phil wood hub, tektro, velo orange

2010-08-16 Thread Andrew
Update. Everything is sold except for the Phil Wood Hub and the Velo orange stem. On Aug 16, 1:33 am, Andrew wrote: > Selling parts from a project: > > 1. Busch and Muller Lumotec IQ CYO Led Senso Plus dynamo light in > Chrome. Brand new, never installed. $85, please check out this link > for m

[RBW] Re: RIV status of 650; and big frames .

2010-08-16 Thread William
I gotta get me one of those 58cm 650B Hilsens. Saving up the pennies. On Aug 16, 9:40 am, grant wrote: > We stock ten 650B tires, which -- does anybody stock more? As many? > > At least four bike models have 650B wheels. We stopped making biggies > in 650, because the head tubes get long, but ev

Re: [RBW] Re: RIV status of 650; and big frames .

2010-08-16 Thread Bruce
For fewer pennies, check out the Saluki frame specials on the RBW site. Same bike, different decals. They keep the older frames which still linger at the same prices as they sold at originally. From: William To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Mon, August 16, 2010 1

[RBW] Re: Riv's Retreat from 650B in Larger Sizes, & Optimum Tire Pressures/Sizes

2010-08-16 Thread bfd
On Aug 16, 5:04 am, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Sun, 2010-08-15 at 21:18 -0700, Jim Cloud wrote: > > I'm sure that we're not going to find an agreement on the RBW Owner's > > Group site..  I think, however, that this snip I took from Sheldon > > Brown's site pertaining to various sizes of tires

[RBW] Kickstand Trimming

2010-08-16 Thread Brad Gantt
Hi All, So, I am ready to mount my KS having secured the necessary (shorter) bolt thanks to Mark @Riv. Now my question is whether there is a method, rule o' thumb, etc. for cutting the KS down to size or is it simply trial and error. Not sure how much lean is appropriate for stability. Forgive the

Re: [RBW] Kickstand Trimming

2010-08-16 Thread Seth Vidal
On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 4:10 PM, Brad Gantt wrote: > Hi All, > > So, I am ready to mount my KS having secured the necessary (shorter) > bolt thanks to Mark @Riv. Now my question is whether there is a > method, rule o' thumb, etc. for cutting the KS down to size or is it > simply trial and error. N

[RBW] Re: Kickstand Trimming

2010-08-16 Thread William
My rule of thumb is to tell Mark what bike I am putting it on, and he usually knows what to cut it down to. If you've already crossed that bridge, then Riv says 1cm at a time and iterate. I'd recommend following that advice. On Aug 16, 1:10 pm, Brad Gantt wrote: > Hi All, > > So, I am ready to

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv's Retreat from 650B in Larger Sizes, & Optimum Tire Pressures/Sizes

2010-08-16 Thread Bill Connell
On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 3:04 PM, bfd wrote: > Is the attraction that you can ride a bike that is custom fitted for > things like racks, lights, fat tires and fenders? Couldn't a cross > style bike with fenders, lights and racks work just as well? After > all, you can race/train/rando on just about

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv's Retreat from 650B in Larger Sizes, & Optimum Tire Pressures/Sizes

2010-08-16 Thread PATRICK MOORE
The wisest amongst us yearn instead for conspicuous minimalist consumption : http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wb8bAl1PN0/TGlE5XPP6nI/QNM/z1VA1Tug9po/s1600/Another+TATI+White+Label+Build.jpeg On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 2:04 PM, bfd wrote: > > > I don't get it what's wi

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv's Retreat from 650B in Larger Sizes, & Optimum Tire Pressures/Sizes

2010-08-16 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Mon, 2010-08-16 at 13:04 -0700, bfd wrote: > I don't get it what's with all the randonneur worshipping? I know > people here consider "racing" to be a bad word as it represents all > that is supposedly wrong with bicycling. Yet, randonneur is consider > good?! Yes. There's very little resembl

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv's Retreat from 650B in Larger Sizes, & Optimum Tire Pressures/Sizes

2010-08-16 Thread Bill Connell
Pffftt. Kids these days. Pull up those pants! Stand up straight! Comb your hair! Match those wheels! What, were you raised in a barn? And get off my lawn! On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 3:27 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > The wisest amongst us yearn instead for conspicuous minimalist consumption: > > http:

[RBW] Re: Riv's Retreat from 650B in Larger Sizes, & Optimum Tire Pressures/Sizes

2010-08-16 Thread JoelMatthews
> Is the attraction that you can ride a bike that is custom fitted for > things like racks, lights, fat tires and fenders? Couldn't a cross > style bike with fenders, lights and racks work just as well? After > all, you can race/train/rando on just about anything, right? Thanks!- Hide > quoted tex

[RBW] Re: FS Dynamo Light, 105 derailleurs, 650b Wheelset, Phil wood hub, tektro, velo orange

2010-08-16 Thread Andrew
Phil Wood sold! Stem remains On Aug 16, 11:51 am, Andrew wrote: > Update. Everything is sold except for the Phil Wood Hub and the Velo > orange stem. > > On Aug 16, 1:33 am, Andrew wrote: > > > > > Selling parts from a project: > > > 1. Busch and Muller Lumotec IQ CYO Led Senso Plus dynamo light

[RBW] Re: RIV status of 650; and big frames .

2010-08-16 Thread Tim McNamara
On Aug 16, 2010, at 11:40 AM, grant wrote: I'm getting off-track here, but the point is, the 650B bikes don't seem to be able to compete against the 700s. Bingo. 650B is a "weird" even unheard-of size for 99.163% of the US bike-buying public. People will be afraid they'll be stranded wit

Re: [RBW] Re: RIV status of 650; and big frames .

2010-08-16 Thread Rob Harrison
LOL, well, being part of the 0.837% is where I have resided for most of my working life as a green architect, so I guess it's only fitting I ride a 62cm 650B bicycle. Perhaps by the time I order my custom randoneause there will be lightweight, supple 700 x 38 tires, or I will have lost 30 l

[RBW] Re: Kickstand Trimming

2010-08-16 Thread Dave Craig
Brad Do a search for "kickstand on this group". There are lots of helpful hints on cutting and mounting. Dave On Aug 16, 1:10 pm, Brad Gantt wrote: > Hi All, > > So, I am ready to mount my KS having secured the necessary (shorter) > bolt thanks to Mark @Riv. Now my question is whether there i

[RBW] Re: Kickstand Trimming

2010-08-16 Thread Brad Gantt
D'oh! Should have searched first. Thanks for the tips everybody! -- 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-owner

[RBW] Re: Kickstand Trimming

2010-08-16 Thread jandrews_nyc
Oddly, I just got a twin-legged kickstand in the mail for my Hillborne, which has a kickstand plate, and so...I don't need the included aluminum spacer. But, Than Hex bolt is too long. I'm sure some of you have had this problem...How available are Hex bolts that width that are shorter. Anyone kn

[RBW] Re: Kickstand Trimming

2010-08-16 Thread doug peterson
I cut mine twice & it's still too short! dougP On Aug 16, 1:19 pm, William wrote: > My rule of thumb is to tell Mark what bike I am putting it on, and he > usually knows what to cut it down to. > > If you've already crossed that bridge, then Riv says 1cm at a time and > iterate.  I'd recommend f

[RBW] Re: RIV status of 650; and big frames .

2010-08-16 Thread Tim McNamara
On Aug 16, 2010, at 6:27 PM, Rob Harrison wrote: On Aug 16, 2010, at 4:07 PM, Tim McNamara wrote: Bingo. 650B is a "weird" even unheard-of size for 99.163% of the US bike-buying public. People will be afraid they'll be stranded with a bike they can't get tires for. LOL, well, being part

[RBW] Re: Kickstand Trimming

2010-08-16 Thread Perry Rubey
The back-side of the kick stand has measurements in millimeters on it. That's the distance from the center of the BB to the ground. With the bike standing straight, measure down. Then cut where the numbers correspond to the measurement. Take off about a 1 cm more if you are putting the black rubber

[RBW] Friction shifting with Dia Compe bar end “Si lver Shifters”

2010-08-16 Thread Juhani Laitela
I’ve some difficulties with friction shifting with my Dia Compe bar end “Silver Shifters”. They work fine when I’ve my bike in repair stand and also when riding on flat or downhill, but when climbing uphill, especially with some load and on steeper hill, the rear cogs really make noise when shifti

[RBW] Re: Kickstand Trimming

2010-08-16 Thread Dave Craig
J: The bolts are easy to come by at a True Value or Ace Hardware. I prefer the button head hex bolts they look a lot nicer than a standard bolt. Here's a copy of a post I did awhile back about bolting to the mounting plate - It has the dimensions of the bolt you need: "The bolt you are looking fo

[RBW] Re: Friction shifting with Dia Compe bar end “Silver Shifters”

2010-08-16 Thread Jim Cloud
When you're shifting while climbing you really need to anticipate a shift and begin changing gears before the grade of the hill becomes steeper. If you're trying to shift with any substantial pressure on the pedals there's too much tension on the chain to allow the derailleur to move the chain up

[RBW] SP-60 Snobbery

2010-08-16 Thread James Valiensi
Hullo, I've wanted to get the humble seat post (SP-60) that Grant is bringing in from Nitto. In his catalog copy he mentions snobbery attached to the use of the seatpost. I want to be a snob about something and this seat post is the most affordable way I've ever found. Does anyone know enlighten

[RBW] Re: SP-60 Snobbery

2010-08-16 Thread jandrews_nyc
It's retro-fetishizing, period-correct buffoonery. I want to get one too. -- 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] Re: SP-60 Snobbery

2010-08-16 Thread William
The buffonery is made all-the-better by the description already insulting you for being an inept mechanic and having to struggle with it and cursing yourself for buying and Riv for selling such a thing. The hupe refugees must already feel the sting. On Aug 16, 9:19 pm, jandrews_nyc wrote: > It's