[RBW] Re: Big Guy Saddle Question

2011-05-31 Thread charlie
I have the same saddle and weigh exactly 268 dressed. No problems so far. I do use it though with noodle bars set high and most often ride the hoods. I also own a B66 on another bike and the VO saddle leather is stiffer and also has the reinforcing layer added underneath. I think a rivet redo is in

[RBW] Re: Big Guy Saddle Question

2011-05-31 Thread Justin August
Goodwin's law needs a revision for the iBOB grouches. On May 31, 5:22 am, Brett Lindenbach wrote: > Hmmm, another cheap VO knockoff failing.  Why am I am not surprised?  You > could try to fix it with new rivets, bring it to a cobbler. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Big Guy Saddle Question

2011-05-31 Thread Tim McNamara
On May 30, 2011, at 9:31 PM, dweendaddy wrote: > I have a VO Model 8, sprung and similar in dimensions to the B67. I > have it on my cargo bike and ride upright. I am 210 pounds and I think > I am a bit big for it. I don't know if it is my size, but the two > rivets on the side of the nose failed

[RBW] Re: Simple weekend project.

2011-05-31 Thread Mike
That color looks great. Nice build. Makes me wish I could head out on the QB today. On May 28, 2:32 pm, andrew hill wrote: > Let the building begin: > > http://salamander.net/stage/SimpleOne/letthebuildingbegin.jpg -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RB

[RBW] Re: Big Guy Saddle Question

2011-05-31 Thread EricP
I'm 225 and have had a Model 6 for a year without problems. (First one had a rail weld fail. Replaced quickly without question.) A big difference between the VO and the Brooks is the shape. While the Brooks is concave in the middle, the VO is more humped. Possibly due to the lamination. It doe

[RBW] Re: Big Guy Saddle Question

2011-05-31 Thread Marc Irwin
I've 3 VO saddles and weigh 215 if I'm lucky, in September. I've no problems with them or the Brooks I have. Marc On May 31, 10:01 am, EricP wrote: > I'm 225 and have had a Model 6 for a year without problems.  (First > one had a rail weld fail. Replaced quickly without question.) > > A big dif

[RBW] S72O - SFBay

2011-05-31 Thread bicitourist
Super excited today to be heading out on my first bike camping trip. Last day at my job of over 11 years. I start work next week and figured this was the best adventure in my short time off! The plan: Last call is at 2:00pm today, bike is packed and ready to go. Meet at Caltrains to catch the

[RBW] Re: Nitto Craft Stem

2011-05-31 Thread Michael_S
at $243 plus shipping I'd rather support a local builder and have one made. It is nice though. ~mike On May 30, 10:17 pm, rperks wrote: > it appears to be here, tempting > mehttp://www.tokyofixedgear.com/products/120-Stems---Quill/3879-Nitto--... > > Rob > -http://oceanaircycles.com/ > > On Ma

[RBW] Re: Big Guy Saddle Question

2011-05-31 Thread Thomas Lynn Skean
During a time through which I weighed ~250 I had a couple of B68s fail on me. I sit bolt upright; it's actually like I weigh more, I think. One failure may have been "my fault" in that I think I over-tensioned it; the nose bolt bent so much it became unusable and I had to replace it. By that time

Re: [RBW] S72O - SFBay

2011-05-31 Thread Rene Sterental
That sounds like a wonderful plan! What route are you planning to take? I'd Luke to do something similar later this year. Rene Sent from my iPhone 4 On May 31, 2011, at 8:55 AM, bicitourist wrote: Super excited today to be heading out on my first bike camping trip. Last day at my job of over

[RBW] Re: Big Guy Saddle Question

2011-05-31 Thread Philip Williamson
I have no experience of VO saddles, but I put a new undercarriage on a Brooks recently. I used a small chisel to split the rivet, and a nail set to smash 'em down. I put a piece of wood on a heavy workbench as my "anvil." I didn't have to replace the nose rivets, just the ones on the rear. I bought

[RBW] Croton Point Park Bicycle Camping Trip Photos

2011-05-31 Thread Curtis Schmitt
Photos here: *http://tinyurl.com/3fm72ch* This was my first bicycle camping trip on the Romulus. It also included my two longest rides on the Romulus at 55 miles each way from NYC to Croton Point Park, NY. My previous longest ride on the Romulus was 25 miles. I front-loaded it, and loved the way

[RBW] Re: S72O - SFBay

2011-05-31 Thread Joe Bernard
Thunderstorms predicted tomorrow. Not a good time to be on a bike. Joe Bernard Fairfield, CA. On May 31, 8:55 am, bicitourist wrote: > Super excited today to be heading out on my first bike camping trip.  Last > day at my job of over 11 years. I start work next week and figured this was > the be

Re: [RBW] Croton Point Park Bicycle Camping Trip Photos

2011-05-31 Thread CycloFiend
on 5/31/11 10:52 AM, Curtis Schmitt at curtisrschm...@gmail.com wrote: > 1. I stripped the fork's right side fender braze-on somehow throughout the c > course of the trip. The bolt holding the Nitto Campee rack had come loose, and > maybe with all of the weight that's when it stripped. Or maybe I

[RBW] Solutions for a Stripped Eyelet / Braze-On

2011-05-31 Thread Curtis Schmitt
Jim, Yes indeed that is VERY helpful! I hope this info can help someone else on the list as well (I changed the subject to increase odds of finding it in a search). That's a great idea going up a size or two to a 5 or a 6. I may look into doing that regardless, would be great to have heavier bolts

Re: [RBW] Solutions for a Stripped Eyelet / Braze-On

2011-05-31 Thread Sean Whelan
As Jim mentions, threading a new screw from the back side is the tried and true approach of the cheap, roadside repair. This even worked for me on a pedal thread on a set of Campagnolo alloy cranks. Cheers, Sean From: Curtis Schmitt To: rbw-owners-bunch@goo

Re: [RBW] Croton Point Park Bicycle Camping Trip Photos

2011-05-31 Thread cyclotourist
Looks like a great trip! 55 miles can sure take you to a whole other world! And the Berthouds are mahhh-velo-us dahling! On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 10:52 AM, Curtis Schmitt wrote: > Photos here: *http://tinyurl.com/3fm72ch* > > This was my first bicycle camping trip on the Romulus. It also includ

[RBW] Re: S72O - SFBay

2011-05-31 Thread bicitourist
ah crap! i just check the weather last night and it was only a 20% chance of rain. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto Craft Stem

2011-05-31 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Whoo-HOO! Wretched excess! I'll take a Pearl. (I have, two on'em.) They are priddy. On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 10:10 AM, Michael_S wrote: > at $243 plus shipping I'd rather support a local builder and have one > made.  It is nice though. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed t

Re: [RBW] Re: S72O - SFBay

2011-05-31 Thread cyclotourist
Bummer, hope you can avoid it and still some of it! On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 12:10 PM, bicitourist wrote: > ah crap! i just check the weather last night and it was only a 20% chance > of rain. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunc

[RBW] DLumotec Lights on sale at Peter White

2011-05-31 Thread Minh
Hi all, I know with summer it's not exactly light season, but for those needing to refresh their dyno lights on the cheap, B&M have just updated their light line-up so PW is closing out the older DLumotec Oval LED dyno lights, these are unswitched, but pretty bright for $23. I was going to buy 2

[RBW] Diacompe Gran Compe ENE Stem

2011-05-31 Thread Minh
Has anyone held one of these in person? I'm in the market for a new stem and another technomic deluxe would be fine, but thinking about other options just for variety sakes. Any other experience with the latest gran compe stuff from diacompe? http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/dia-compe-ene-

[RBW] Re: Nitto Craft Stem

2011-05-31 Thread Minh
I don't question the quality and craftmanship, but isn't this more then the lugged quill stem? On May 31, 3:11 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Whoo-HOO! Wretched excess! I'll take a Pearl. (I have, two on'em.) > > They are priddy. > > > > > > > > On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 10:10 AM, Michael_S wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: Overtaking Motor Vehicles on a Bicycle

2011-05-31 Thread Bob
I am going to purchase (or somehow read) that book. Thanks for the recommendation. What gives me the idea that the author is onto something is the bit you offer about not creeping ahead of cars. For this it's just common courtesy not to cause a motorist to have to re- pass you by doing this. When I

[RBW] Re: Nitto Craft Stem or Grand Bois

2011-05-31 Thread Michael_S
I think I like this Grand Bois stem better. http://ruedatropical.com/2011/05/grand-bois-fillet-brazed-quill-stem/ ~Mike On May 31, 12:17 pm, Minh wrote: > I don't question the quality and craftmanship, but isn't this more > then the lugged quill stem? > > On May 31, 3:11 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote

[RBW] Re: can one convert a 53 atlantis to a 650b?

2011-05-31 Thread RonLau
Joe, I have done it and it came out nice. There was before all these 650b frames you can purchase today. http://cyclofiend.com/cc/2005/cc006-ronlau0505.html I did it with Tektro Oryx brakes and I found it "rolls" better than 559 wheels for me. My suggestion is to borrow a set of wheels to try

[RBW] Re: DLumotec Lights on sale at Peter White

2011-05-31 Thread Benedikt
I've had good dealings with Peter also. On May 31, 12:14 pm, Minh wrote: > Hi all, > > I know with summer it's not exactly light season, but for those > needing to refresh their dyno lights on the cheap, B&M have just > updated their light line-up so PW is closing out the older DLumotec > Oval LE

[RBW] Re: Croton Point Park Bicycle Camping Trip Photos

2011-05-31 Thread Benedikt
That food looks GOOD! On May 31, 10:52 am, Curtis Schmitt wrote: > Photos here: *http://tinyurl.com/3fm72ch* > > This was my first bicycle camping trip on the Romulus. It also included my > two longest rides on the Romulus at 55 miles each way from NYC to Croton > Point Park, NY. My previous lon

[RBW] Bar Wrap

2011-05-31 Thread Benedikt
Changed up the bar wrap. Tried something I've been thinking about for a long time. http://www.flickr.com/photos/neutralbuoyancy/5783217924/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/neutralbuoyancy/5783217264/in/photostream/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Re: can one convert a 53 atlantis to a 650b?

2011-05-31 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Note that rolling resistance can well be due to tire quality, tho' I've heard that bigger tires, all else equal -- and it' usualy ain't, roll better than smaller ones -- that's the fundamental reason for 29ers. But then of course, a 700c wheel will also roll better, conditions as stated, than a 650

[RBW] Grand Bois Hetres and SKS P45 fender clearence

2011-05-31 Thread hobie
Hi all. I'm thinking of trying a pair of 650bx42cm Grand Bois Hetres. Has anyone tried the combination of Grand Bois Hetres 650bx42 with SKS P45 fenders on a 58cm Saluki? Is there enough tire clearence? The Riv site says the P45 fenders will work with the (Fatty Rumpkin 40- 41.5 or so) which is sl

[RBW] Re: Overtaking Motor Vehicles on a Bicycle

2011-05-31 Thread Peter Pesce
I read the book and highly recommend it also. Very pragmatic, not didactic. Sort of a balance of "vehicular" and "invisible" cycling strategies, which always struck me as the right way to go about it.. -Pete -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owne

[RBW] wtb: Plaid Seersucker

2011-05-31 Thread neurodrum
anyone have a plaid seersucker in Large that they just don't love? i pretty muce live in the plaid (white base, w red/blue/yellow stripes) Rivendell one I have, but just tore the hem and now I'm sad... anyone have one or more of these they want to sell? :) both used or unused condition fine. bes

[RBW] FS: 650B Conversion Kit

2011-05-31 Thread James Valiensi
Hi, I have a set of 650B wheels, with cassette, tires & tubes, and Silver brand extra long reach side pull brakes for sell. This is a good set up to convert a suitable 700C bike to 650B. Cost $410, and I'll cover UPS ground to lower 48. Details; Rims are Velocity Synergy, spokes are DT double but

Re: [RBW] Re: Big Guy Saddle Question

2011-05-31 Thread Tim McNamara
On May 31, 2011, at 9:01 AM, EricP wrote: > Am actually having enough problems with Brooks saddles at present that > am not riding them. Have given up trying to get things right. After > years of trying they just don't work for me. For some folks they just don't work. -- You received this me

[RBW] Re: Grand Bois Hetres and SKS P45 fender clearence

2011-05-31 Thread Frank
I have that exact set-up on my 62cm Saluki and all works as designed; no troubles or finicky-ness. On May 31, 2:57 pm, hobie wrote: > Hi all. I'm thinking of trying a pair of 650bx42cm Grand Bois Hetres. > Has anyone tried the combination of Grand Bois Hetres 650bx42 with SKS > P45 fenders on a 5

Re: [RBW] Croton Point Park Bicycle Camping Trip Photos

2011-05-31 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Tue, 2011-05-31 at 13:52 -0400, Curtis Schmitt wrote: > Some of you may remember I was trying to figure out which color > Ortliebs would look best with the Rom blue, but I decided none of them > would look nearly as good as palping Berthoud 372s ^^^

[RBW] Re: Solutions for a Stripped Eyelet / Braze-On

2011-05-31 Thread Bill M.
Forcing a bolt through might be a good on-road repair, but a real thread tap and handle don't cost much, and will do the job properly. But then I'm a DIY kind of a guy. Bill On May 31, 11:38 am, Curtis Schmitt wrote: > Jim, > Yes indeed that is VERY helpful! I hope this info can help someone els

[RBW] Re: S72O - SFBay

2011-05-31 Thread Bill M.
I got rained on during my commute home today (Lodi to Stockton, in the central valley east of SF). Pretty mean wind out there, too.Hope your weather is better than mine! Bill On May 31, 11:09 am, Joe Bernard wrote: > Thunderstorms predicted tomorrow. Not a good time to be on a bike. > > Joe Ber

[RBW] Re: Grand Bois Hetres and SKS P45 fender clearence

2011-05-31 Thread hobie
Frank. Thanks for the responce. I think I'll buy a pair of the Hetres. I currently have the Schwalbe 650b marathons but want somthing plusher. On May 31, 7:22 pm, Frank wrote: > I have that exact set-up on my 62cm Saluki and all works as designed; > no troubles or finicky-ness. > > On May 31, 2:5

Re: [RBW] Diacompe Gran Compe ENE Stem

2011-05-31 Thread Seth Vidal
Watch the nitto video posted last week. I think you'll want to buy from nitto after watching it. :) -sv On May 31, 2011 3:16 PM, "Minh" wrote: > Has anyone held one of these in person? I'm in the market for a new > stem and another technomic deluxe would be fine, but thinking about > other options

[RBW] WTB: Schmidt SON & Edelux

2011-05-31 Thread Mike S
Hey All - I'm looking to electrify my Rivish Trek 520 Resurrectio and I'd like to do it with premium Schmidt stuff, and I'd prefer to save some cash with used parts. I am looking primarily for an Edelux headlight, and I'm also interested in a SON wheel. After having one bike with the full Schmidt

[RBW] Re: WTB: Schmidt SON & Edelux

2011-05-31 Thread Montclair BobbyB
The Schmidt SON and Edelux together are indeed things of beauty... BUT... at half the price the Shimano DH-3N72 dynohub and the Busch & Muller Lumotec IQ Cyo N Plus are formidable challengers... I've owned both, and I actually prefer the Shimano/B&M combo. But hey, if you can find a Schmidt/Edelu

[RBW] Re: WTB: Schmidt SON & Edelux

2011-05-31 Thread Mike S
I know it... I could have had a killer deal on an N71 and would've paired it with a Lumotec...but alas, I want something that will ride me through the next Rapture. I've researched this list and Bicycle Lifestyle and have seen too many complaints about Shimano's unreliability when it comes to dynam

[RBW] Re: Simple weekend project.

2011-05-31 Thread charlie
The cream head tube was changed somewhere along the line.no biggie to me it is the Simple One after all. With the weakening dollar I am surprised the price was held as long as it was. Glad I ordered mine when I did. On May 30, 9:20 pm, rcnute wrote: > Nice!  Weren't these going to have

[RBW] Re: WTB: Schmidt SON & Edelux

2011-05-31 Thread Mike S
Also, I have a Phil Wood front wheel that I'd be interested in trading for the SON. It's a 36H Phil Wood high-flange track hub with a Mavic A719 rim and DT Swiss spokes. It has about 2500 miles on it. On May 31, 11:08 pm, Mike S wrote: > I know it... I could have had a killer deal on an N71 and w

RE: [RBW] Re: WTB: Schmidt SON & Edelux

2011-05-31 Thread Kelly Sleeper
I have to agree with you on the son28 and edelux light. I have that combination on three bikes and love em. I purchased a super nova e3 triple and got rid of it for another edelux. Couldn't be happier here. Kelly -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owne

[RBW] Re: Grand Bois Hetres and SKS P45 fender clearence

2011-05-31 Thread William
I've published photos of Hetres and P45s on a 58cm Hilsen, which should be identical to 58cm Saluki. http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/5550706094/in/photostream On May 31, 5:28 pm, hobie wrote: > Frank. Thanks for the responce. I think I'll buy a pair of the Hetres. > I currently have t

Re: [RBW] Bar Wrap

2011-05-31 Thread Brian Hanson
Looks nice, Brian - even more decorative than the harlequin wrap. You should get lots of kudos from the argyle skirt wearing gals in town (personal experience...) How is the comfort so far in comparison with the leather wrap you had on it? I just ran bare bars for a few weeks getting my fit righ

[RBW] Re: Bar Wrap

2011-05-31 Thread Benedikt
The shellac covered cloth is not nearly as comfy as the diamond weaved leather bar wrap. That was pretty thick leather and basically a double layer. Although since I've owned this frame my bars are not nearly as low as my previous bike so there is less weight on my hands. I find it just fine. I

Re: [RBW] Re: Bar Wrap

2011-05-31 Thread Brian Hanson
Since we're posting bar wraps, here's the latest revision on my Hilsen. I just went back to drops to fight the May winds, and did the wrap over the long weekend - plenty of time to let the shellac dry. I kept the diamonds more subdued this time around... http://www.flickr.com/photos/stonehog/578

Re: [RBW] Re: can one convert a 53 atlantis to a 650b?

2011-05-31 Thread Brian Hanson
Get the Cypres, Patrick - I just put them on my Hilsen and they are feathery. A noticeable difference from the Jack Brown Blues I had on there. They make my Hilsen feel like a lightweight hill-killing race bike! I bought the 30mm Cypres, and they go about 31.5mm on my Synergies. No flats yet, b

[RBW] Has anyone used trekking / butterfly bars on a Rivendell?

2011-05-31 Thread Rene Sterental
Trying to see if I can manage to get completely rid of my left shoulder/neck pain, I've decided to try installing Trekking bars on my Atlantis. Figuring out that I'm only going to get to do this once, I've ordered a Nitto B825AA Touring Bar (Trekking/Butterfly style) and a Modolo Yuma Trekking bar.

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Brooks B 17 (Saddle lament)

2011-05-31 Thread Rene Sterental
Hi all, Sorry for the lengthy delay in my response; I just stayed away from the computer during the long weekend to fully relax. The saddle is as new, with just a few marks on the rails. I've just ridden it for about 30 miles total. I'm asking $105 + Shipping, which based on past experience via U