[RBW] Sturmey s3x or s2 on a Quickbeam?

I'm itching to build a new wheelset around some cheap rims and spokes I got from Iro. I'm thinking an Alfine dyno front, and either a fixed 3-speed s3x, or a brakeless two-speed kickback hub (the S2). Does anyone have experience with either of these hubs? I have a Sachs automatic 2-speed I ran fo

[RBW] Re: Thoughts and experiences with 48cm Noodles?

My guess is that an LHT would be a bigger theft target than a Hillborne, as it is far easier to resell. I'd get a Sam. I have 46cm noodles on the Sam, 48s on a monstercross. I don't notice the difference, but of course the bikes are different in many ways. I am 5"9.5". I also don't think the 48s l

[RBW] Re: Thoughts and experiences with 48cm Noodles?

It really depends on your build, but also on taste I think. Just as one more data-point: I'm 6' and change and I have 46 noodle bars on my 64 quickbeam, but also have a 25" Trek with 40cm bars. I like them both and enjoy having the variety... I can alternate riding the same 40mi route with

[RBW] Re: Thoughts and experiences with 48cm Noodles?

I am 6ft, 89cm PBH and ride a 62cm Riv Road and Legolas. I love the fit of these bikes. But my LHT is a 60cm and with its longish top tube I like its fit. When I built up the LHT, I decided to try the wacky Noodle bar that sweeps subtly back towards you. I bought a 46cm and loved it. Loved it so m

[RBW] Re: Thoughts and experiences with 48cm Noodles?

The Moustaches do provide phenomenal leverage for climbing. I recently put 48 Noodles on my Hillborne. Haven't had a chance yet to ride them that much, but after a few short test spins, they didn't seem that much different than the 46 Noodles on my Riv LongLow. -- Forrest On Feb 22, 3:53 pm, Th

[RBW] Re: Thoughts and experiences with 48cm Noodles?

Thanks for all the input folks. I think I'm gonna definitely order up a pair of 48s and put them on whatever it is I end up building for a camping/touring bike. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, s

[RBW] Re: Thoughts and experiences with 48cm Noodles?

I went to a bike fitter here in town (long story) and he HATED my 48 Noodles. "Why would you want to scoop so much air and work so much harder?" he asked. And I thought, yeah, why would I? So I switched to some 44 Cinelli bars I had on the shelf and rode for a couple of months in the new, profes

[RBW] Re: FS: Saluki 54cm

Very nice. If I feed and water it, will it grow to 60? -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+u

[RBW] Re: Sturmey s3x or s2 on a Quickbeam?

Hey Philip: I'm lacing up a brakeless S2 hub now (for use on my 86 Nishiki Prestige). It was so cheap online, I had to own one. I hope to have this done within the next few weeks (several competing priorities are delaying me!!!), after which I'll let you know how it comes out. The fixed 3-speed

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts and experiences with 48cm Noodles?

I recently purchased a Bombadil and went with the suggestion of albatross bars figuring I would put 48 noodles on for touring. Not going to happen. Best touring bars ever! But then when touring I spend little time if any in drops. Anyway for me it was bug pleasant surprise. Kelly Sen

[RBW] Re: Thoughts and experiences with 48cm Noodles?

I'm 5'10", 170lbs. Straight up medium. I ride 46 noodles on my touring/trail bikes and 44s on my brevet bike and go-fast. It's odd to me that I'm riding almost the widest bars out there, since shoulders come MUCH wider than mine. Anecdotally I'd say for everybody that tried a wider drop handleb

[RBW] Re: Thoughts and experiences with 48cm Noodles?

+1 for the Albatross bars. I'm sure there are lots of things they don't do well. Apparently, though, I don't do any of those things at all. They are the best. For me, it's 1) 56cm Albatross 2) 51.5cm Moustache 3) 66cm Bullmoose (extended) - TallMoose 4a) 48cm Noodles 4b) 66cm Bullmoose (non-exten

[RBW] Re: Thoughts and experiences with 48cm Noodles?

I've got Albatross bars on my commuter and they're perfect for that. In fact, they're probably the most perfect bar ever for around town. I wouldn't want to ride them for anything over 20 miles although I know others have. Also, on descents it just doesn't feel right, way too upright. That's just m

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts and experiences with 48cm Noodles?

On Feb 23, 7:08 am, Mike wrote: >> Thanks for all the input folks. I think I'm gonna definitely order up >> a pair of 48s and put them on whatever it is I end up building for a >> camping/touring bike. --- William answered anyway: > I'm 5'10", 170lbs. Straight up medium. I ride 46 noodles

[RBW] Re: waxing chains--how hot the wax?

It is kinda amazing how much thought, effort & discussion occurs on the subject of maintaining what is for most of us a relatively low cost (I've heard of $100 chains but never known one), expendable part. Tinker away, my friends. doug "waxing poetic" P On Feb 22, 10:46 am, Benedikt wrote: > I

[RBW] Re: Thoughts and experiences with 48cm Noodles?

> > ...wonderful setup for humorous ending... > > I like me some wide bars, mm-hm. But 52 cm? That's crazy talk! > > -- Jon "Papa" Grant, who CANNOT WAIT for NAHBS this weekend, in > Austin, Texas Crazy like a fox! Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] noisy front hub

I have some phil wood hubs on my sam hillborne and a while back the front one got real noisy making some clinking and clanking. I thought at first if i trued the wheel ever so slightly that would help, but no, and i thought i would remove breaks and fenders just to make sure, but the clinking and

[RBW] Re: noisy front hub

not specific help on the Phil bearing replacement, but the comment that some mysterious wheel noises are attributed to the joint of the rim. typically the rim is extruded in a long curlicue of metal. then it is cut into rims, an internal sleeve lines things up, and then the rim is pinned, or weld

[RBW] Betty Foy build

Finished (mostly) my wife's Betty Foy build this weekend and posted a set on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/34328495@N04/sets/72157625935461676/ I'm planning to take some better pics in the coming weeks, but took some quick shots after she took Betty for an inaugural ride. Was a pleasur

Re: [RBW] Sturmey s3x or s2 on a Quickbeam?

Elton Pope-Lance (of Harris Cyclery) has a Quickbeam with an S3X: http://www.flickr.com/photos/20909677@N05/sets/72157625727619871/ I don't have any experience with the hub myself, but I am planning to get my SimpleOne set up that way when it arrives. I've been wondering what the shifting experi

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy build

Scott Very VERY well-done. My buddy Doug had a bear of a time getting those compound curved woodies into his A. Homer Hilsen. Betty's generous clearances seem to have taken them without much issue. Stunning color combos. I like the quickbeam style crankset choice (guard/medium/ small) rings in

[RBW] Re: FS: Quickbeam Frame and Fork

Hi All, Figured I'd give it one last shot as I really don't enjoy the ebay process much. Deal is the same as below with the price reduced to $790. One more thing I forgot to note is that the fender eyelets are drilled for Honjo eyebolts. Still works with all other fenders just needs a slightly lon

[RBW] Re: noisy front hub

I think Phil Wood hubs are designed to be "field seviceable". To me, that would certainly imply that you would not have to unlace/relace the wheel in order to replace the bearings. Looking at the PDF on the Phil Wood web-site that walks one through bearing replacement, I cannot see anything you ne

[RBW] Re: FS: Quickbeam Frame and Fork

Pictures here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/claytonesseff/sets/72157625995764471/with/5471069613/ Best, Clayton On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 12:46 PM, Clayton Scott wrote: > Hi All, > > Figured I'd give it one last

[RBW] Re: FS: Quickbeam Frame and Fork

dang, I wish that was a 60ctt. 62 is just too big for me. ~Mike On Feb 23, 1:38 pm, Clayton Scott wrote: > Pictures here: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/claytonesseff/sets/72157625995764471/wit... > > > Best, > Clayton

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Quickbeam Frame and Fork

it is just 2 cm ;-) On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 2:05 PM, Michael_S wrote: > dang, I wish that was a 60ctt. 62 is just too big for me. > > ~Mike > > On Feb 23, 1:38 pm, Clayton Scott wrote: > > Pictures here: > > > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/claytonesseff/sets/72157625995764471/wit... > > > >

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy build

Very nice! Almost a twin sister to mine... :-) I'm sure you'll ride it too... Or will your wife let you? Enjoy! René Sent from my iPhone 4 On Feb 23, 2011, at 12:01 PM, Scott Postlewait wrote: > Finished (mostly) my wife's Betty Foy build this weekend and posted a set on > Flickr: > http://

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy build

VERY nice. What's the crankset? Looks like mebbe a Riv QuickBeam with a smaller inner chainring? Are we going to see it on the Chilly Hilly on Sunday? :) Rob in Seattle On Feb 23, 2011, at 10:32 AM, Scott Postlewait wrote: > Finished (mostly) my wife's Betty Foy build this weekend and posted a

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy build

Simply gorgeous. Well done. I love the component you chose. Everything fits and looks beautiful. On Feb 23, 10:32 am, Scott Postlewait wrote: > Finished (mostly) my wife's Betty Foy build this weekend and posted a set on > Flickr:http://www.flickr.com/photos/34328495@N04/sets/72157625935461676/

[RBW] Re: New Sam Color

...and the bidding got to $2600. That's nice that Riv has now gotten all they have to get out of it. Now every dollar is to Smile Train. Hopefully the bids will keep coming. On Feb 22, 9:15 pm, Bill wrote: > If the head tube was painted a creme white to match the fenders, and > the seat tube de

[RBW] Atlantis color?

Has anyone ever had something painted to match their Atlantis? I'm talking to a guy (not local to me) about painting some parts to match the standard color. He says if he has a Dupont automotive paint number he can do it. The Testor's modeling paint is OK for touch up but not close enough for a

[RBW] Re: Atlantis color?

Have you contacted Rivendell? Seems like they'd be able to help you with it. Or even Waterford since they're now making the Atlantis for Riv. On Feb 23, 4:06 pm, doug peterson wrote: > Has anyone ever had something painted to match their Atlantis?  I'm > talking to a guy (not local to me) about p

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy build

Beautiful build Scott, love the pallet and those fenders are amazing. I am sure you wife will have miles of smiles on the Betty Ryan West Seattle On Feb 23, 10:32 am, Scott Postlewait wrote: > Finished (mostly) my wife's Betty Foy build this weekend and posted a set on > Flickr:http://www.flick

[RBW] Re: noisy front hub

At one point I made the mistake of pressure washing my front wheel/ bike at a car wash. Water got into the front hub and fouled the grease. Shortly there after the hub started making noise which was also a little hard for me to pinpoint. All that was needed was a cleaning and repacking/greasing

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy build

Nice combination of materials. Leather, cork, metal, wood. I love that Brooks B67 with that bike. Is that a VO water bottle cage? If so how do you like it? I bought two. One broke on a wield shortly after (while I was adjusting/ squeezing), the other is still going strong. And I have to agre

[RBW] Re: On shipping bike parts to our two finest states

Ok that makes sense then.. guess I'm just sheltered and didn't even consider UPS considering areas unsafe. That would drive me nuts .. (short drive fyi) and I would never get anything if I had to sit home. Kelly -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Sturmey s3x or s2 on a Quickbeam?

I may go the crazy way and build two rear wheels - one S2, one S3X. They'd both match my existing SON front wheel. Then I could put a dynohub on my wife's bike instead. ("But I NEED six wheelsets for two bikes!")... Philip Philip Williamson www.biketinker.com On Feb 23, 8:19 am, Michael Richte

[RBW] Rivish ride on a Rivish bike

I realize my bike is not a Rivendell, though the build is quite Rivish inspired, Thought the group may enjoy the photos Took a ride up Harding Truck Trail on Saddleback Mountain here in Southern California, Passed maybe 4 other riders all day. http://www.flickr.com/photos/7649556@N02/ Cheers,

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy build

Cool! I'd love to see some pictures of it! Yes, I'm looking forward to trying Katie's Betty Foy - initial impressions are very positive. Nice to have another 650B in the house. I enjoy my Rawland cSogn. Best, Scott Postlewait On Feb 23, 2011, at 2:52 PM, Rene Sterental wrote: > Very nice!

Re: [RBW] Re: Betty Foy build

On Feb 23, 2011, at 12:08 PM, William wrote: > Very VERY well-done. My buddy Doug had a bear of a time getting those > compound curved woodies into his A. Homer Hilsen. Thanks! Yes, the compound curve woody's threw me for a bit of a loop. Rear one mounted just fine. Front one, not so much

[RBW] Re: New Sam Color

Actually I think a dark maroon or orange headtube would work with that bike. The cream on silver is too light. A black would also look very good. I think overall the orange was better. On Feb 23, 1:15 pm, Bill wrote: > If the head tube was painted a creme white to match the fenders, and > the sea

Re: [RBW] noisy front hub

are you sure it's even the wheel that is emitting the sound? the sound you describe does not sound like worn hub bearings. On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 1:31 PM, james wrote: > I have some phil wood hubs on my sam hillborne and a while back the > front one got real noisy making some clinking and clank

Re: [RBW] Rivish ride on a Rivish bike

Nice pics! Looks like the conditions Seattle is getting tonight (snow). Brian On Feb 23, 2011, at 7:54 PM, trevor segraves wrote: > I realize my bike is not a Rivendell, though the build is quite Rivish > inspired, Thought the group may enjoy the photos > > Took a ride up Harding Truck Tr

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy build

Scott, that is a sensational looking bicycle! Betty deserves to be the centerfold in a magazine ;) I hope your wife appreciates her more than we do ... I am still oogling Betty, third time I looked at your new ride today! Well done. On Feb 23, 6:00 pm, Scott Postlewait wrote: > On Feb 23, 2011

Re: [RBW] Re: Chilly Hilly?

On the ferry, we're talking about the *inside* lowest level at the Seattle-facing side, not the car deck, I'm going to assume. Man, it's sure lookin' CHILLY outside my house right now. S'posed to warm up by Sunday though. Rob in Mt. Baker, the neighborhood On Feb 8, 2011, at 12:10 PM, Li