Re: [RBW] Ot; Weightlifting; old school.

2011-11-25 Thread James Warren
Yeah, but I remember a lot of Richard's posts in the past, and I actually had been wondering where he was lately, and I did find it interesting to hear an update from him. -Jim W. On Nov 24, 2011, at 7:57 PM, David Faller wrote: > You are correct about the OT part. > > On 11/24/2011 7:51 PM

[RBW] Re: Fun with Fatties

2011-11-25 Thread Bob
Huzzah! Action on the auction: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170733283561?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_25427wt_1270 Please allow me to compliment these bidders on their discerning taste. Ta-la, Bob -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Grou

[RBW] Re: Stolen Hillborne: Chicago

2011-11-25 Thread Bob
First, sorry to hear about your loss of equipment. It's a unique bike and might turn up, but let's be realistic about the chances of that. That said, I have known a person who actually tackled someone he spotted riding his stolen bike, months after the theft. I "lean and lock" my bike several tim

[RBW] Re: A well traveled topic: 650b or 700c Hilsen?

2011-11-25 Thread Bob
Should be function over form, but I think frames approaching 60cm look best with 700c wheels, and I like the larger wheel anyway. My wife's little Surly looks great with 650Bs. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this

[RBW] Re: Ot; Weightlifting; old school.

2011-11-25 Thread muckum
Balance Richard. It's about balance. On Nov 24, 7:51 pm, Richard wrote: > Greetings. I used to ride bikes but stopped totally a few months back to > exclusively devote my spare time to becoming immensely strong; squat deadlift > bench and overhead. I think aerobic exercise was wearing me down.

[RBW] Re: harris cassettes - century special

2011-11-25 Thread Bob
Tempted . . . I have a lump of 8-speed chains--will they work with this? -- 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 r

Re: [RBW] Re: Ot; Weightlifting; old school.

2011-11-25 Thread robert zeidler
That's the thing about riding. I've been doing about 300 miles per month, and damn! I'm tired!!! And it's not even that heavy a training load (not that I'm training per se) It only feels good when you stop for a while. I like weight training in the off season but only to maintain some semblance

Re: [RBW] Re: A well traveled topic: 650b or 700c Hilsen?

2011-11-25 Thread Eric Norris
Paselas come in 27", and they're usually quite cheap (probably because of the limited demand). –Eric N Sent from the iPhone 4S On Nov 25, 2011, at 7:41 AM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > 27" tires: what good ones are there in the 28 to 32 mm width? I am debating > whether it's worth building a new se

[RBW] Route Finding

2011-11-25 Thread jimD
There's a great guest article on Kent's Bike Blog about route finding/selection. http://kentsbike.blogspot.com/2011/11/invisible-routes-by-mark-canizaro.html I'd subtitle it 'The Road/s Less Traveled'. It's been my experience and now deeply founded practice to find routes with the least amount o

Re: [RBW] Re: Ot; Weightlifting; old school.

2011-11-25 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I'm surprised that 300 miles/month leaves you fatigued. Back when I was closing in on 4K a year (commuting across town) I often felt fatigued, but that was simply because I made every ride into a minor time trial. I've since slowed down and don't feel as tired (not that I'm doing as much riding, ei

Re: [RBW] Re: A well traveled topic: 650b or 700c Hilsen?

2011-11-25 Thread William Pustow
Kind of assumed it wasn't yours by the wet roads, green leaves. On Nov 25, 2011, at 10:41 AM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > BTW: here is why you need a trike to carry loads. Not mine; from Trikes and > Odd Bikes blog. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Campee Rack, Velo Orange Hub

2011-11-25 Thread Esteban
Jim, that's my photo and my bike (not my FS post)... so you've seen that bike quite a lot in person! On Nov 24, 12:02 pm, James Warren wrote: > Irv, > > Is that a sweet Protovelo with the lugs of a Rivendell custom? > > Any photos of the whole bike? > > -Jim W. > > On Nov 23, 2011, at 12:39 PM,

[RBW] Re: FS: Schmidt SON Classic 32 spoke 650B wheel, Deore XT cantis, Rivendell Baggins Saddlebag

2011-11-25 Thread David Mayne
On Wed, Nov 23, 2011 at 1:38 PM, David Mayne wrote: > I have a Peter White built front wheel with Schmidt SON Classic in silver, > 32 spokes laced to a Velocity Synergy 650B rim, about 500 miles on it, > excellent condition. Peter sells the hub at a closeout price of $200, I'd > like $220 for th

[RBW] Re: New Movie - A Boy Finds His Bicycle

2011-11-25 Thread Shifty
Bravo, Amit–can't wait for the sequel! Ride on! Shifty -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/uJ-xMhBuoVYJ. To post to this group, send em

[RBW] Re: A well traveled topic: 650b or 700c Hilsen?

2011-11-25 Thread Smitty-A-Go-Go
Between the wife, the kids and my bikes we have 5 different wheel diameters in the garage and that's after I converted a 27" wheeled bike to 700c. There are often times when it would be easier to have more of the same wheel size for parts compatibility + interchangeability. Consistent rear spac

[RBW] Another Use for Crane Bells

2011-11-25 Thread Daniel
In my house, the ding means dinner time: http://flic.kr/p/aKjtCZ Happy Thanksgiving. -- 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, se

[RBW] Re: A well traveled topic: 650b or 700c Hilsen?

2011-11-25 Thread Peter M
Well just my two cents with the center pull saluki but I can run big 26" tires in the rough stuff by moving the brake pads diam compes down to the end of the slot, looks a bit funny since I have a 58cm but since the tires are so huge it compensates. I can also run 700c 28s too but it takes a quick

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Campee Rack, Velo Orange Hub

2011-11-25 Thread James Warren
Ah, it obviously touched a nerve. I was probably subconsciously looking for more such rides rather than seeing a bike photo! -Original Message- >From: Esteban >Sent: Nov 25, 2011 10:39 AM >To: RBW Owners Bunch >Subject: [RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Campee Rack, Velo Orange Hub > >Jim, that's m

[RBW] New bags at Soma

2011-11-25 Thread Michael_S
I spotted two new canvas and leather bags at Soma Fab. They come in black only but look fairly nice to me. I have no idea where they are made. http://store.somafab.com/cakirobag.html ~mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. T

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Schmidt SON Classic 32 spoke 650B wheel, Deore XT cantis, Rivendell Baggins Saddlebag

2011-11-25 Thread PATRICK MOORE
How does the saddlebag compare in volume to a Hoss or a Camper? Thanks. On Thu, Nov 24, 2011 at 1:07 PM, David Mayne wrote: > > > On Wed, Nov 23, 2011 at 1:38 PM, David Mayne wrote: > >> I have a Peter White built front wheel with Schmidt SON Classic in >> silver, 32 spokes laced to a Velocity

[RBW] Re: FS: Schmidt SON Classic 32 spoke 650B wheel, Deore XT cantis, Rivendell Baggins Saddlebag

2011-11-25 Thread Roger
I'm not sure any one bag was called Baggins, but this one looks very similar to my Baggins Hoss. It's a bigg'n, alright. Jim has the capacities of these bags listed here: http://www.cyclofiend.com/Images/pdf/rbw_bag_capacities0507.pdf On Nov 25, 11:06 am, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > How does the sadd

[RBW] Canti-Rom question

2011-11-25 Thread rcnute
Were these built for more tire clearance (longer fork blades, higher chainstay bridge) than the sidepull ones? Or is everything the same except for the presence of canti posts? Just wondering. Ryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Schmidt SON Classic 32 spoke 650B wheel, Deore XT cantis, Rivendell Baggins Saddlebag

2011-11-25 Thread David Mayne
Yep, it's a Hoss. David On Fri, Nov 25, 2011 at 11:25 AM, Roger wrote: > I'm not sure any one bag was called Baggins, but this one looks very > similar to my Baggins Hoss. It's a bigg'n, alright. > > Jim has the capacities of these bags listed here: > http://www.cyclofiend.com/Images/pdf/rbw_ba

Re: [RBW] Ot; Weightlifting; old school.

2011-11-25 Thread CycloFiend
Just as a reminder - "OT" means it doesn't belong on this list. - Jim "Gettin' all list admin-y widdit..." -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net -- 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-owne

Re: [RBW] Canti-Rom question

2011-11-25 Thread James Warren
everything the same except for the presence of canti posts A miscommunication with Toyo lead to cantis in the batch, and Rivendell decided to go with it. On Nov 25, 2011, at 11:46 AM, rcnute wrote: > Were these built for more tire clearance (longer fork blades, higher > chainstay bridge) tha

[RBW] Bottom Bracket Thread Cleaning

2011-11-25 Thread islaysteve
I'm going to be changing the BB on my Bleriot (RBW content!), and I want to clean up the threads in the shell first. I believe I used anti-seize compound when I installed the current BB, and it's gritty in there. What's a good way to do this? I'm thinking that a small, fine brass brush might

Re: [RBW] Re: harris cassettes - century special

2011-11-25 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Fri, 2011-11-25 at 07:39 -0800, Bob wrote: > Tempted . . . I have a lump of 8-speed chains--will they work with > this? Allegedly not, although I have never tried it myself. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to thi

Re: [RBW] Re: A well traveled topic: 650b or 700c Hilsen?

2011-11-25 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Fri, 2011-11-25 at 08:41 -0700, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > 27" tires: what good ones are there in the 28 to 32 mm width? I am > debating whether it's worth building a new set of 700C wheels for the > trike or whether simply to replace the aging IRC 27 X1 1/8" tires. I > want light, fast road tires.

Re: [RBW] Re: A well traveled topic: 650b or 700c Hilsen?

2011-11-25 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Fri, 2011-11-25 at 07:24 -0800, Bob wrote: > Should be function over form, but I think frames approaching 60cm look > best with 700c wheels, and I like the larger wheel anyway. My wife's > little Surly looks great with 650Bs. Here's my 60 cm MAP Randonneur: http://www.flickr.com/photos/97916047

[RBW] Re: Bottom Bracket Thread Cleaning

2011-11-25 Thread hobie
Phil Wood suggest Naphtha and an old toothbrush.. Dry cleaners use it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/Df4yPv1NMBQJ. To post to this

Re: [RBW] Re: harris cassettes - century special

2011-11-25 Thread Bertin753
In my experience, 10 sp chains work with anything from 5 up; 9s work with anything from 9 down; and all the rest all work fine together excluding 1/8" things. Patrick Moore Typed with one finger on my iphone On Nov 25, 2011, at 2:33 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Fri, 2011-11-25 at 07:39 -

Re: [RBW] Re: Ot; Weightlifting; old school.

2011-11-25 Thread robert zeidler
3600/year (10% difference-you sayin' you ride harder than I do? LOL) and some but very few junk miles. I do, however, make it a point to ride a short distance no-hands, and glide an occasional downhill as far as I can, like I did in, say 5th grade. I'm too old to pretend I'm Lance but still like

Re: [RBW] Re: A well traveled topic: 650b or 700c Hilsen?

2011-11-25 Thread Bertin753
Here is the dilemma: I want to build a new front wheel with a dynohub; the question is, given that I have to pay for a new build in any case and that I aleady own both 630 and 622 rims, whether I ought to just do it all at once and switch to 622, a change which will give me far more tire choice.

Re: [RBW] Re: A well traveled topic: 650b or 700c Hilsen?

2011-11-25 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Fri, 2011-11-25 at 15:03 -0700, Bertin753 wrote: > Here is the dilemma: I want to build a new front wheel with a dynohub; the > question is, given that I have to pay for a new build in any case and that I > aleady own both 630 and 622 rims, whether I ought to just do it all at once > and swit

[RBW] Re: A well traveled topic: 650b or 700c Hilsen?

2011-11-25 Thread hobie
I own a Saluki 650b and a Bombadil 650b. I prefer having one tire size. I know I have the correct size spare tube with me and having less of a choice in tires is something that appeals to me. I've tried 80% of the 650b tires out there and have my favorites.Pacenti mtn. and Schwalbe Marathon.Als

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Campee Rack, Velo Orange Hub

2011-11-25 Thread Esteban
Yea! Let's do it again! http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671211@N02/5958497792/in/set-72157627241318088 Can't really hijack a post that hijacked one's photo. Its a damn good rack, although heavy. On Nov 25, 10:56 am, James Warren wrote: > Ah, it obviously touched a nerve. I was probably subconsc

[RBW] FS: Quickbean wheelset and Sugino XD2 crank Nitto 11 cm stem

2011-11-25 Thread Steve
Parting out my Quickbeam and have the following for sale: Quickbeam wheelset $300/shipped: Rear: Suzee free/free hub laced to 32 H Velocity Synergy rim with White Industries Dos Eno (16/18) freewheel and White Industries 20T freewheel Front: Ultegra hub laced to 32H Mavic Open Pro rim Sugino XD2

[RBW] Re: New Movie - A Boy Finds His Bicycle

2011-11-25 Thread jinxed
OK...you have too much fun on bicycles. You need occupied or something. GREAT video sir!! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/bCoXl4P1

[RBW] Re: Bottom Bracket Thread Cleaning

2011-11-25 Thread Bill M.
If you don't happen to have a can of naptha around, remember that it's the main solvent in WD40. Mineral spirits (paint thinner) should work too. Bill On Nov 25, 1:43 pm, hobie wrote: > Phil Wood suggest Naphtha and an old toothbrush.. Dry cleaners use it. -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] Bottom Bracket Thread Cleaning

2011-11-25 Thread Tim McNamara
On Nov 25, 2011, at 3:24 PM, islaysteve wrote: > I'm going to be changing the BB on my Bleriot (RBW content!), and I want to > clean up the threads in the shell first. I believe I used anti-seize > compound when I installed the current BB, and it's gritty in there. What's a > good way to do