[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne, 700x47 Marathon Greenguard, SKS Longboard

2012-04-06 Thread charlie
I have the older 700x47's (the non Green Guards) on my Trucker and enjoy the confidence they inspire when riding over crummy roads. It just takes the stress out of my ride when I roll with those tires. Glad to see they fit a frame with side pull brakes. I wondered about that actually as I like the

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne, 700x47 Marathon Greenguard, SKS Longboard

2012-04-06 Thread Joe Bernard
I like the barrel adjuster. Ya never know when you might need to squirt a bit of Sheldon's Fender Nut Grease in there. ;-) On Thursday, April 5, 2012 8:22:05 PM UTC-7, Scot Brooks wrote: > And photos. http://imgur.com/a/PqkMV > > Not terribly revealing, but something anyway. Yes, that's a barrel

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne, 700x47 Marathon Greenguard, SKS Longboard

2012-04-06 Thread EricP
That's the newer Hillborne. Which does fit larger tires. The first generation is good for 40. Pretty sure a 45 would not work out. Not so much the fork at the chainstays. If I remember correctly, Jim Thill at Hiawatha Cyclery installed a set of WTB 700x45s on a orange Hillborne. Glad to

[RBW] Basket Attachment

2012-04-06 Thread Michael Hechmer
I wrote a while ago looking for ideas that would allow me to quickly move a basket among bikes, without having to mess with zip ties. Well, after some experimenting I have settled on a system that seems to work well. I wrapped the basket/rack corners with leather strips and secure each with a

[RBW] Front Bags & attachments

2012-04-06 Thread Michael Hechmer
I purchased an Acorn bag 2-3 years ago and have been pretty happy with its volume, portability, durability, and looks. I also like the little pockets for camera, phone, etc. But it sits a little low on my 62-63 cm frames, and I typically can't read a map that far below the HB. Meanwhile my wi

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Fit - Back Pain - RivRiders Handlebar Survey

2012-04-06 Thread Steven Frederick
Just to pile on, moving my saddle forward and lowering my bars a little went a long way to curing my lower back pain... Steve On Tue, Apr 3, 2012 at 12:39 AM, James Warren wrote: > > I too found some success with bars lower than saddle. For me it is for > keeping proper upper back posture. > Als

[RBW] Re: Project Help my Build my Atlantis

2012-04-06 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Ablejack: in my understanding, TA cranks were installed on the earliest MTBs because everything else at the time was 52/39 or thereabouts. Campy had a triple, but it was 54/42/36! Once some Japanese companies started making 110/74 cranks in 1983 or so, nobody ever used a TA on a MTB again. The c

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne, 700x47 Marathon Greenguard, SKS Longboard

2012-04-06 Thread Scotty
I had to remove my longboards from my AHH because they did not quite work with the 700X38 Schwalbe Marathons. Technically they fit but there was just enough of a rub to be really annoying to me. I could not adjust them out enough. Those look pretty close on your Sam. Do they roll without rubbing

Re: [RBW] AHH or Rodeo?

2012-04-06 Thread jimD
If we get to vote - Roadeo. For myself it isn't how fast the bike is but how fast the bike feels. Zippy is fun. -JimD On Apr 4, 2012, at 6:12 PM, Patrick in VT wrote: > On Apr 4, 3:15 pm, RJM wrote: >> I would really like to know how much faster >> the Roadeo is compared to a Hilsen. I know

[RBW] Re: Project Help my Build my Atlantis

2012-04-06 Thread islaysteve
dr (original poster): I agree you have a lot to consider and digest here. You a debating compact double vs. triple cranks, for one thing. As for myself, I've always had a double, and used 105 STI 'brifters'. They have performed so well for me that I see no reason to leave them. The mainline

[RBW] Re: Roadeo: What's in a name?

2012-04-06 Thread Montclair BobbyB
Me, I prefer the Spanish pronunciation: Ro-AH-day-o As in "Buenas noches, senoritas... Si, este ES my Ro-AH-day-o" Smooth, eh?... Paz, RobertoB On Apr 5, 10:47 pm, Way Rebb wrote: > Nobody know this but the word is actually pronounced ROAD.  Es and Os > are silent after Ds in creatively sp

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne, 700x47 Marathon Greenguard, SKS Longboard

2012-04-06 Thread Scot Brooks
I use a 38 as my daily commuting tires, and those are cutting it pretty close on the Sam as well. Weird thing is that the size difference is very slight between the 38 and the 47, at least to my eyes. I got zero rubbing with the 47s while the bike was just on the stand. Real world? Yeah, there

[RBW] Re: SimpleOne

2012-04-06 Thread Montclair BobbyB
I sometimes find myself sitting there late at night with that SO frame in my basket, and my finger on the mouse... sweating and fidgeting nervously... The ONLY thing that keeps me from pulling the trigger is my old Japanese Nishiki Prestige, which I have set up as a SS... NOT having 2 kids in colle

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne, 700x47 Marathon Greenguard, SKS Longboard

2012-04-06 Thread Jim
So it's not just me :-) I have the same setup with 700 x 38 Duremes. I managed to get it to not rub rolling straight, but in the turns, the fender isn't stiff enough laterally to keep from a hint of rub. I can live with it. But there is not an extra millmeter there, not one. Jim in Boulder

[RBW] Re: Project Help my Build my Atlantis

2012-04-06 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
We should take care with the term "compact double". A road compact double is typically 50/34, and may not be suitable for loaded touring. A "mountain double" is usually a 39/26 or 42/28 or similar. Paired with the 11-36 or 12-36 casertes, the mountain double gives all the usable range of a tripl

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne, 700x47 Marathon Greenguard, SKS Longboard

2012-04-06 Thread Minh
Hmmm. So would the 38 not fit on an orange Sam? And to Scott or Jim, would there be more clearance if the bike used cantis instead of side pulls? I have 700x35 supremes with metal fenders and good clearance now, wanted to go 38 at least on the next set. -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: FS: Selle Italia Flite Trans Am Titanium Saddle

2012-04-06 Thread Zack
Dropped to $75 shipped. On Wednesday, April 4, 2012 2:15:13 PM UTC-4, Zack wrote: > > Saddle has been used, but only a bit. Has been sitting in my extras box > for a while, saw it, figured someone may want it after doing some googling. > Some light beausage, a scuff or two, but nothing major.

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne, 700x47 Marathon Greenguard, SKS Longboard

2012-04-06 Thread Scot Brooks
The cantis would make a difference in the front, not so much in the rear. -- 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/-/XhfuckvVGYgJ. To post to

[RBW] Re: Project Help my Build my Atlantis

2012-04-06 Thread Ablejack
True. "Compact Double" usually refers to the road racing set for pros and monsters. Sometimes I call the touring/rando sensible double we're discussing a "wide range double". Because you basically have the same range of a triple but without the middle ring. "Mountain Double" works for me althou

[RBW] Re: Project Help my Build my Atlantis

2012-04-06 Thread Ablejack
The Alpina is beautiful and very useful. The only issue for that set is that the 110 BCD is limited to 33t (per Peter White) at the bottom. I think the fellow looking for a new build here wants an easier climbing gear for touring. Something in the twenties just as he is accustomed with his trip

[RBW] FS: Vintage Selle San Marco Regal Girardi Saddles

2012-04-06 Thread kps
c. mid-to-late 80s black, perforated Selle San Marco Regal Girardi saddle owned by me since new. rode it for a while, but i needed a saddle with longer rails, so it has spent most of its time in the closet. Exceptionally clean with no tears in the leather. It does have the usual marks on the r

[RBW] Re: A new tent for bicycle camping?

2012-04-06 Thread IanA
FWIW I spent a couple of years bicycle touring and living out of a Eureka Spitfire 2, which was okay and probably compares to your new tent in terms of weight and materials, but I had to reinforce it a couple of times and it was not the best in heavy winds. It had a great deal of use - hundreds

Re: [RBW] Re: Project Help my Build my Atlantis

2012-04-06 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Fri, 2012-04-06 at 10:38 -0700, Ablejack wrote: > True. "Compact Double" usually refers to the road racing set for pros > and monsters. Sometimes I call the touring/rando sensible double we're > discussing a "wide range double". Because you basically have the same > range of a triple but without

[RBW] Re: Project Help my Build my Atlantis

2012-04-06 Thread Ablejack
OK. I've heard that too. But those TA cranks are often 60 years old and hard lived as well. And I'm not pushing the TA anyway, it's expensive and more finicky. I can appreciate the parade factor of it. What are some other options that allow for a 26t inner ring on a double without the wide trea

[RBW] WTB: 64cm skinny tire + fenders roadbike

2012-04-06 Thread Ryan Ray
I finally convinced the Mrs. to let me get a second bike (as long as I only spend freelance money on it). I'm looking for a steel club ride type of bike allowing me to continue packing useful racks and gadgets (dynamo lighting!) on my touring bike and maybe even putting some albatross bars and

[RBW] Re: Project Help my Build my Atlantis

2012-04-06 Thread William
Other options that allow for a 40-something/26 combo also include the White Industries VBC. Also, you could go Keven-Mowen-style and use a 110/74 and run chainguard/42/26. I've actually got a 130/74 crankset set up exactly that way: chainguard/42/26. I don't know how many choices for middle r

[RBW] Another steel roadbike for sale: this time a 1992 RB1, 98% stock (logistical strings attached)

2012-04-06 Thread William
My recent history has led me to part with all my bikes that fit me like I'm a bike racer. For normal road bikes, that means I've gone up 2-3cm, so that means saying goodbye to a few bikes. I've come to grips with the fact that complete bikes never get what they are worth on the second hand ma

[RBW] Re: A new tent for bicycle camping?

2012-04-06 Thread Liesl
I would also put Nemo tents in the mix. http://www.nemoequipment.com/tents2011 The company is in New Hampshire, tents are sewn in Taiwan, and many of the non-sewn tent components and accessories are made in the US. I have the giant Asashi tent for "base camp" style car camping with my partner an

[RBW] Re: WTB: 64cm skinny tire + fenders roadbike

2012-04-06 Thread Michael Hechmer
Ryan, I have a 61cm 1984 Trek that fits your description to a tee. I have thought about selling it from time to time because the fit and ride is almost identical to my 62cm Ramboulet. Maybe this is the time to do it. Trek advertised this as a "touring bike" but it is really a sport touring

[RBW] Re: WTB: 64cm skinny tire + fenders roadbike

2012-04-06 Thread Ryan Ray
Thanks! I'm probably sticking so a 64 mostly because (most of the time) the top tubes are longer. Whats the top tube on tour Trek? That is a very nice bike though and along the lines of what I'm looking for. - Ryan On Friday, April 6, 2012 1:11:13 PM UTC-7, MichaelH wrote: > > Ryan, I have

[RBW] Re: A new tent for bicycle camping?

2012-04-06 Thread Ablejack
I currently use the Nano Elite. (I have had a Tarptent and a Big Agnes in the past as well) I like the Nemo tent enough as it is truly freestanding and very light (under three pounds) for its volume. My only gripe is that it 's not as breathable as I would prefer. This is fine for dry nights be

[RBW] Re: WTB: 64cm skinny tire + fenders roadbike

2012-04-06 Thread Michael Hechmer
TT is 58 CC. How tall are you? I'm 6'1". I'm not sure what the seat and head tube angles are on this bike. But as these change, so does the TT length for a given reach. The total can be controlled through stem length, which leaves TCO as the final variable. TCO, as well as Trail will be

[RBW] New Frame Specials up

2012-04-06 Thread Zack
what a scratch on that betty - great deal though. -- 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/-/wzu-OJ95I5EJ. To post to this group, send email t

[RBW] Re: Project Help my Build my Atlantis

2012-04-06 Thread Ablejack
Yeah I run a chainguard/42/+29 on my Kogswell "scraper" bike from a 130 sugino double with a TA conversion ring. It works very well, even with regular old pants. There are 42t rings that will bring you from a shimano 130 (Alize/K) or even a campy 135 down to a 74 (Vento/K). But why bother when

Re: [RBW] Re: Project Help my Build my Atlantis

2012-04-06 Thread Ablejack
Cool, thanks! I'm thankful that there are people here that know what they are talking about as I shoot from the hip! / and yeah, you can find a 33t for a 110, but you have to look around. > Actually, all "compact double" refers to is the 110 mm bolt circle. > Although these usually come with

[RBW] Price reduced. Rudy Project RB3 cycling glasses w/flip up lenses and case.

2012-04-06 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Sat, Mar 31, 2012 at 4:52 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: I just don't like glasses. $175 at Co Cyclist. As new. $50 shipped CONUS. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html -- You received this message because y

[RBW] Re: Project Help my Build my Atlantis

2012-04-06 Thread William
The thing to realize about the White VBC is they REALLY mean VBC. Every single inner ring that White makes has a different BCD. They supply these little rampy things that are held in place with the bolt assembly. So every inner ring is made such that the bolt is just inside the teeth of the

[RBW] Visit to Edible Cycles, Sacramento

2012-04-06 Thread Eric Norris
Took my Lytro camera on a ride today, and snapped a few photos at one of Sacramento's many bike shops: https://pictures.lytro.com/campyonlyguy/stories/18716 Lots of very interesting bikes there--I'm glad my bike room is full, or I would have been very tempted! --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.ca

[RBW] Feeler Sale of my Hillborne

2012-04-06 Thread Peter M
Not sure if I am gonna sell this or not but wanted to put out a feeler to see if anyone is interested. As mentioned earlier I am not getting any lighter and wanted to haul myself and some stuff around this summer so was looking to get a bike that is a bit more stout. Mine is a 54cm Hillborne with c

[RBW] FS: VO front Rando rack; made-to-fit small front bag; Spaninga fender-mount rear LED light; prices dropped on Camper, Bike Bureau.

2012-04-06 Thread PATRICK MOORE
All prices OBO. All prices include shipping within CONUS. Photos here: https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/ForSale VO stainless steel rando front rack -- uses P clamps (not included), $80 + shipping at VO, $35 shipped CONUS. Note that legs have been slightly bent to ensure level mounting on my

[RBW] Re: Feeler Sale of my Hillborne

2012-04-06 Thread William
Um, "your Hillborne" looks like a Hilsen. On Friday, April 6, 2012 4:38:50 PM UTC-7, Peter M wrote: > > Not sure if I am gonna sell this or not but wanted to put out a feeler > to see if anyone is interested. As mentioned earlier I am not getting > any lighter and wanted to haul myself and som

[RBW] Corrected-Feeler sale of my Hilsen (too tired today)

2012-04-06 Thread Peter M
Not sure if I am gonna sell this or not but wanted to put out a feeler to see if anyone is interested. As mentioned earlier I am not getting any lighter and wanted to haul myself and some stuff around this summer so was looking to get a bike that is a bit more stout. Mine is a 54cm Hilsen with cust

[RBW] Further anxious worrying about very small rings and cogs: 36/24 X bastard 11 or 12-32 or 36

2012-04-06 Thread PATRICK MOORE
1. The stock mini 2-bys seem to have 42 outers. Do any of y'all use 36 outers? 2. If so, (a) Do people laugh at you? (b) Do you notice any additional friction? I think I've scored steel 36 and 24, so wear ought not to be an issue, right? -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes

[RBW] Re: New Frame Specials up

2012-04-06 Thread Smitty
Yes, great deal on the Betty. And I'll bet the 1TT Sams go pretty quick. Who doesn't want a bike with mis-matched brakes? As for me... I'll hold out for the scratched/canceled/chipped 62 Hunqapillar that my magic 8-ball hinted at. --Smitty On Friday, April 6, 2012 3:13:41 PM UTC-7, Zack wrot

[RBW] Re: New Frame Specials up

2012-04-06 Thread Peter Pesce
As the owner of a single sixty sidepull Sam I'd say if you are looking for a road-y Sam they are great. I have had both the big Tektro sidepulls and the DC 750 centerpulls on the bike and both have handled my 235 lbs readily. Granted, I don't have any 10 mile long mountain pass descents around h

[RBW] Re: Project Help my Build my Atlantis

2012-04-06 Thread dr...@charter.net
Well I want my bike to be beautiful too. I want indexed shifters, not bar end as I am used to them. I am thinking about going to a double crank. From everything I have read here is would be lighter, and I could still get a good gear range for touring,a lthough I would have to get a rear MB deraile

[RBW] Carradice Camper/SQR sold.

2012-04-06 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Thanks all. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html -- 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-bunc

[RBW] Re: Project Help my Build my Atlantis

2012-04-06 Thread William
A 'brifter' is a shifter that is part of the brake lever. Brake-lever-shifter = Brifter. If your brakelevers and shiftlevers are integrated into the same unit, you have brifters. The group might have taken you sideways into a "million dollar project" in part because your original post said:

[RBW] Slightly OT: Cajun music: Starters.

2012-04-06 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Is Michael Doucet and band representative? For a starter collection from iTunes, who to choose? I love this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxCejZOGNSo Patrick Moore, anglo/irish/filipino and now cajun. Reply offllist, please -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact P

[RBW] Re: Slightly OT: Cajun music: Starters.

2012-04-06 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Forgot to say: this must be Rivendellian in some way! On Fri, Apr 6, 2012 at 8:34 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Is Michael Doucet and band representative? For a starter collection > from iTunes, who to choose? > > I love this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxCejZOGNSo > > Patrick Moore, anglo/irish

[RBW] Re: Front Bags & attachments

2012-04-06 Thread Ablejack
My best bike has a decaleur and the Berthoud 28 (12 liter). It's more of a fuss than dropping it on and pressing a button to release, but I like it for looks. I have two other bikes with the klickfix system and use the Brooks Hoxton basket as well as two different Berthoud Klickfix Bags. Very e

[RBW] Shin Shield Synchronicity

2012-04-06 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Got an email from RBW with a photo and description of the new Shin Shields: "These are nada mas que waterproofed shin-covers that are ideally used with SPLATS and a PONCHO, since the poncho protects all but your shoes and shins. Now it’s complete, and they’re orange, with Velcro and reflectors. The

[RBW] Re: Project Help my Build my Atlantis

2012-04-06 Thread dougP
"The rings were the reason that I took the bike apart in the first place, as > they were the only parts that were really worn out.." The odds are good that only the middle & outer ring were shot. The little inner ones don't usually see a lot of use and it may even be steel (mine is & has 9 yrs u

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne, 700x47 Marathon Greenguard, SKS Longboard

2012-04-06 Thread Scotty
I actually think it is the sidepull brake that causes the clearance issue that I have. Its really not much of an issue as the rub is very light and does not cause resistance, only a sound that bothers me. I have had someone tell me that they had the same setup on an Atlantis (Canti) with no issu

[RBW] Re: Shin Shield Synchronicity

2012-04-06 Thread Mojo
I am watching Rivendell sail away from my shore. My heart is filled with sadness; or maybe it's gas. Hard to tell the difference sometimes. On Friday, April 6, 2012 8:59:45 PM UTC-6, David G wrote: > > Got an email from RBW with a photo and description of the new Shin Shields: > "These are nada