[RBW] Re: Cool knobbly tires at BG

650b would be nice! On May 25, 7:33 pm, BSWP wrote: > I was looking over at the Bruce Gordon site, and saws that he has Rock 'n > Road tires back in stock. 700c, 43mm wide, 540 grams, $100/pair. No > association, I just like seeing clean and simple knobby tires available for > 700c rims, especial

[RBW] FS: Nitto Mark's Front Rack, Carradice Nelson

Marks Front Rack: http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/7273623618/in/photostream/ This has been sitting around for a while. It should get some use. Includes everything shown in the picture - you will have to supply screws for your braze-ons or P-clamps if you need them. $80 delivered. Carrad

[RBW] Re: Cool knobbly tires at BG

They do look like a nice all rounder tire but I wonder how durable the sidewalls are? --mike -- 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 gr

Re: [RBW] Re: Cool knobbly tires at BG

On May 26, 2012, at 8:38 AM, Mike wrote: > They do look like a nice all rounder tire but I wonder how durable the > sidewalls are? > > --mike > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to r

[RBW] Walkability (and bikeability) scores

Anyone see this? Seems like there's a bike scorenow. From NYTimes.com: (Riv content: RBW's all about making bikes, well, more bikeable...) TSW Berkeley Now Coveted: A Walkable, Convenient PlaceBy CHRISTOPHER B. LEINBERGER WALKING isn’t just good for you. It has

Re: [RBW] Re: Bosco bars have arrived...

Bosco installed. I went on an extremely windy nocturnal test. The bar is very comfortable. It brings the hands upwards by what seems a few inches and closer to the saddle by a few inches, times two or three. So far back that tight turns are becoming awkward due to the extension of the bar end shif

[RBW] SF Bay Area Stolen Bikes Recovered by SFPD

Over 115 stolen bikes were recently recovered by SFPD. See here for details: http://www.inglesidepolicestation.com/#!__bike-recovery Hello, There have been some recent local bicycle thefts, and in case you know anyone impacted, below is an update. Leslie The following message is from Captai

RE: [RBW] Re: Cool knobbly tires at BG

Super-excited for these tires. The originals had a great combination of roll-speed and grip, and I suspect these will be even better due to the nicer casing. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gr

[RBW] I copied Grant's Uber-Mark-mod

I saw Grants 58cm Hilsen on my last visit to RBWHQ. His Marks rack sported double struts. It was such a simple and obvious enhancement to the one and in my opinion only glaring weakness of the Mark's rack. I rummaged around, and found the perfect bits. I didn't even have to trim the extra st

Re: [RBW] Re: Cool knobbly tires at BG

I agree. Not many like these for 700s. I just grabbed a couple. (Do wish they came in all black casing, however.) From: Mark Chandler To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Sat, May 26, 2012 9:28:49 AM Subject: RE: [RBW] Re: Cool knobbly tires at BG

[RBW] Re: I copied Grant's Uber-Mark-mod

Just curious: why does 2 make it mo' betta than with one? I have a Mark's rack on my Bleriot and I've never felt that one set of struts was insufficient. What can two sets accomplish that one cannot? Please help me understand, because to me it seems like a solution in search of a problem. On S

Re: [RBW] Winds, head and tail; cadence, slow; hooks, good.

You are a better man than I. What sort of gearing do you use to climb the Crest? I've been meaning to experiment with, say, a 46/20 for a 50" gear but frankly, for the short distances I ride, the land between Tramway and Double Eagle is ample. Not riding today because of the smoke. On Fri, May 25

Re: [RBW] Winds, head and tail; cadence, slow; hooks, good.

Actually, 46/20, which is about as much as the dropouts will accomodate, is 56" -- much to damn high. S3X, perhaps, one day. On Sat, May 26, 2012 at 1:12 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > You are a better man than I. What sort of gearing do you use to climb > the Crest? I've been meaning to experiment w

[RBW] Re: I copied Grant's Uber-Mark-mod

Two is a ton stiffer if you lug real weight on it. Push down hard on the platform and you'll see the steel diving board flex. Mine has bent from riding a few thousand miles with a medium sized handlebar bag. The second strut makes it a real triangle. -- You received this message because you a

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Mark's Front Rack, Carradice Nelson

I take it by the photo of the Mark's rack the original second set of struts and hardware are not included in this sale ? -- 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/

[RBW] Re: I copied Grant's Uber-Mark-mod

I would think running them or at least one to the fork dropout to be better at supporting weight. The rack is triangulated at the fork crown bolt and the front rack strut to fork braze on..one going to the fork drop out would better support a load going up and down. Actually both going to the f

[RBW] Re: Amos/San Marcos

@ FreeRange? Any comparisons come to mind? On Friday, May 25, 2012 7:20:26 PM UTC-7, rcnute wrote: > > Just test rode one. What a great bike! Pretty too. > > Ryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion o

[RBW] Re: Amos/San Marcos

Yup. Hard to compare--it rides just like a Rivendell (unsurprising). It was kind of like a Rambouillet but felt a bit snappier. Not so laid back/stable as the Hillborne. Ryan On May 26, 3:15 pm, Frank wrote: > @ FreeRange? Any comparisons come to mind? > > > > > > > > On Friday, May 25, 2012 7

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Mark's Front Rack, Carradice Nelson

Nitto "Mark's" rack is sold. On May 26, 10:26 am, Blindrobert wrote: > Marks Front > Rack:http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/7273623618/in/photostream/ > This has been sitting around for a while.  It should get some use. > Includes everything shown in the picture - you will have to supply

[RBW] New Riv-ish Video

I rode my 29th Davis Double Century last weekend on a very Riv-ish bike (the 1973 Motobecane that I bought from Patrick in ABQ, equipped with a 3-speed fixed gear hub, Brooks saddle and bags, etc.) and made a video of the adventure: http://youtu.be/Ikyg0P1Pvsc Hope you all enjoy it. --Eric cam

[RBW] Re: Thinking of switching handlebars on my AHH

I thought of the Bosco bars for a minute, until I realised they had zero forward reach, unlike the Albatross. I use bar end brake levers and thumb shifters so I get TONS of room for my hands to move around. I use all that is taped in the photo. I don't see where people are saying the Bosco bars

[RBW] Re: Thinking of switching handlebars on my AHH

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4073/4860392084_69e20e8533_b.jpg On Saturday, May 26, 2012 10:00:02 PM UTC-4, Garth wrote: -- 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/m

Re: [RBW] Re: Thinking of switching handlebars on my AHH

I am sorry, I have albas, totally wrapped just like yours and I only see 2 hand positions that are reasonable. I dont think moving my hands back or forth an inch count as "different positions." And like alot of high bar riders I dont worry about knee strike but that could be an issue for people wh

[RBW] Re: Bosco Rubbe Nubar on my Hunqapillar... first test

I'm looking forward to this group's test results. I have a vision of Bosco bars, and new fat tires, on my QB stuck in my head. -- 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.

Re: [RBW] Re: Thinking of switching handlebars on my AHH

I think the hand position thing is highly personal. As long as you are comfortable and so are your hands, different people will prefer different configurations. I don't know if the Bosco has more, the same or less hand positions that are usable. Some will prefer it to the Albatross and some won't.

Re: [RBW] Winds, head and tail; cadence, slow; hooks, good.

Well Patrick I cheat with those new fangled derailers. 50/36 & a 9 speed 12-27 serves all my paved mountain riding needs. Friday I used the 36x27 for a while climbing into the big headwind. It's a very pleasant climb & descent. Recommended. -- You received this message because you are subscri

Re: [RBW] Re: Thinking of switching handlebars on my AHH

On Sat, May 26, 2012 at 7:00 PM, Garth wrote: > > I thought of the Bosco bars for a minute, until I realised they had zero > forward reach, unlike the Albatross. I use bar end brake levers and thumb > shifters so I get TONS of room for my hands to move around. How do the reverse brake levers wo

[RBW] Re: I copied Grant's Uber-Mark-mod

Interesting. I guess I've never loaded it heavy enough to have any adverse effect. I'll keep your/Grant's trick in mind in the event that I do. On Saturday, May 26, 2012 1:32:49 PM UTC-7, William wrote: > > Two is a ton stiffer if you lug real weight on it. Push down hard on the > platform and y

[RBW] Re: Thinking of switching handlebars on my AHH

Here is another option not many think of and it worked nice for me but a quill stem would have given me more of a height optionit might really work well for you. More positions like the mustache but a reach that is closer at the cork grip area..the curve of the bar is very similar to a must

[RBW] Re: Thinking of switching handlebars on my AHH

Oh ! forgot, its a Albatross bar mounted upside down.. On May 26, 11:46 pm, charlie wrote: > Here is another option not many think of and it worked nice for me but > a quill stem would have given me more of a height optionit might > really work well for you. More positions like the mu