[RBW] Albatross bars on a Rambouillet?

I have been using my Rambouillet mostly as a commuter and for rides less than 1 to 2 hours long. I have been thinking about trying out some upright bars on it for better visibility. Anyone try this with their Rambouillet? Jay Demarest, NJ -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Albatross bars on a Rambouillet?

My wife rides her Rambouillet with an Albatross bar and bar end shifters. She loves it for general riding around town and easy rides. Greg -- 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:

[RBW] Re: Albatross bars on a Rambouillet?

Albatross bars are good on any bike ! The field of view is great. You'll likely want a longer stem though. If you want to maximize the usable hand space of the bar, try bar end brake levers and thumbshifters. This frees the entire bar around the curve for your hands. I ride 3+ hours with them

[RBW] Re: Near-Catastrophic Rim Failure

Hi Ray, I'm glad you're ok. Pics of the rim are really scary. It makes me think that I'll have a look at mine ! I sometimes ride this hill (living in SF) and man, it could have been worst if you were speeding. Take care ! David -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Half-Mitts at 26 Degrees: Thumbs Up!

I got a pair of Half-Mitts for Christmas and they are swell. Rode for an hour this morning at about 26 degrees with them over a pair of army surplus double-layer wool mittens with leather palms. Hands were just fine. I would say better at that temperature than leather choppers with thick wool mi

Re: [RBW] Half-Mitts at 26 Degrees: Thumbs Up!

Liesl, One thing I've pondered about the half mitts is how they work if you ride with your hands on the brake lever hoods. Can you comment on that? Thanks, JimD On Dec 28, 2011, at 11:15 AM, Liesl wrote: > I got a pair of Half-Mitts for Christmas and they are swell. Rode for > an hour this mor

[RBW] Re: Albatross bars on a Rambouillet?

I saw an Albatross bar on a Pegoretti. It looked awesome. Ryan On Dec 28, 6:11 am, Jay LePree wrote: > I have been using my Rambouillet mostly as a commuter and for rides > less than 1 to 2 hours long.  I have been thinking about trying out > some upright bars on it for better visibility.  Anyo

[RBW] WTT: 41cm Noodle and Soba for ???

After having tried to like these bars, I've finally decided that they don't really work for me. I'd like to trade these for something else... Dream (177), the old Nitto 185, Albatross, etc. The standard Noodle 177 is in good++ condition, 41cm. The lighter Soba is also 41cm, and it is in ove

Re: [RBW] Re: Near-Catastrophic Rim Failure

Thanks, David. Be careful up there! From: davidfrench To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Wed, December 28, 2011 10:55:07 AM Subject: [RBW] Re: Near-Catastrophic Rim Failure Hi Ray, I'm glad you're ok. Pics of the rim are really scary. It makes me think that I'll have

[RBW] Re: Half-Mitts at 26 Degrees: Thumbs Up!

> Liesl, > One thing I've pondered about the half mitts is how they work if you ride > with your hands on the brake lever hoods. > Can you comment on that? > Thanks, > JimD Hi Jim, I ride mustaches, so I can't comment on riding on the hoods--however, I ride a lot of positions on the 'staches and

Re: [RBW] Bottom Bracket size for an Atlantis

I'm running a 110 BB on my Atlantis with a Sugino triple. My granny gear is 24t so keep that in mind -- 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/

[RBW] Can I rant just a minute?

I love riding with my bike club, really I do, and they're wonderful people and great riding companions, but can I just rant here, among like-people, for just a minute? I swear, when someone shows up at my club with a new bike, the first and only topic of discussion is weight. WEIGHT IS NOT THE ON