[RBW] Re: Rack and Panniers for a Rabmouillet

2012-10-26 Thread Jay LePree
Hi everyone, Thanks for the suggestions. I will let you know how it turns out. Jay Demarest, NJ -- 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-bunc

[RBW] Re: Rack and Panniers for a Rabmouillet

2012-10-26 Thread Matthew J
Just took received my Swift Panniers. Well made indeed. Bruce Gordon racks sell for around the same as the Tubus. He makes each to measure, so you get just the right fit for your bike. Worth considering. On Thursday, October 25, 2012 12:58:04 PM UTC-5, Ryan Ray wrote: > I have a pair of nea

Re: [RBW] Dynohub opinions

2012-10-26 Thread Matthew J
I wish he'd offer a PDF subscription. Yeah, that is why I don't subscribe any longer either. I understand Jan's desire to leave something for posterity. But unless it is something along the lines of his forthcoming Rene Herse book (which I have ordered already) I don't want the paper in my a

RE: [RBW] Re: Rack and Panniers for a Rabmouillet

2012-10-26 Thread Larry Powers
I ran a Tubus Luna on my Rabmouillet for a while. It is the only rack that looks good enough to be on a Rambouillet. It is a light duty rack but it is rated at a max load of 40lbs which should be more then adequate. It has a single attachment point to the bike that uses the rear brake bolt.

[RBW] Re: Rack and Panniers for a Rabmouillet

2012-10-26 Thread Ryan Ray
Are you looking to get rid of your marks rack? My tubus and even my swift panniers may be for trade. -- 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] Re: Rivendell owners and Jefferson Airplane...

2012-10-26 Thread Joe Bernard
>From www.disraeligears.co.uk: “You know how the title came about - Disraeli Gears - yeah? We had this Austin Westminster, and Mick Turner was one of the roadies who’d been with me a long time, and he was driving along and Eric (Clapton) was talking about getting a racing bicycle. Mick, driv

[RBW] Re: WTB: 650b wheelset, long-reach brakes

2012-10-26 Thread Philip Williamson
I'm interested to see if you're successful. I have a fixed gear low-trail porteur that only fits 30mm tires I'm thinking about 650B-ing. There was a great eBay set I wanted

[RBW] Re: Rivendell owners and Jefferson Airplane...

2012-10-26 Thread Phil Brown
Skippy was The Airplane's original drummer. Phil Brown Was there as a roadie and had my amps repaired in Oakland, Calif. where I now live. On Oct 24, 6:39 pm, Tony wrote: > Yes and yes. There is a live show I bought from the Wolfgang site > recorded just before Surrealistic Pillow was released wh

[RBW] Re: FS: 60cm Sam Hillborne in Seattle (mine) with cream headtube and lots of stuff.

2012-10-26 Thread Scot Brooks
Shameless bump. Still available. -- 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/-/pi4c_rC2rXgJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch

[RBW] Re: A Simple Card

2012-10-26 Thread Savvas
Small photo of some local seagulls on the jetty posted today from Semaphore, 'cycling central' (we like to think) of South Australia. Quick ink sketch of a 'trike couchant' (apres Marcel Duchamp) on the reverse. Savvas. On Wednesday, October 24, 2012 4:46:46 AM UTC+10:30, Cyclofiend Jim wrote:

[RBW] Wood

2012-10-26 Thread Jonathan Poor
Grant's blog about the wood bar-end shifters made me think it was time to upload pictures of my '98 Riv Road that I'm currently running with a set of wood rims. The wheels, laced with 36 "Revolution" butted spokes and shod with 27mm cotton tubulars (80psi) are nicely comfy. The wheels are 5 or

[RBW] Re: A Simple Card

2012-10-26 Thread Christopher Chen
So simple. Wonderful. I can only imagine what this small deluge is going to look like! -- 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/-/Iw3zYkBqmfY

Re: [RBW] Dynohub opinions

2012-10-26 Thread Kelly
I couldn't find where you found the SP PV-8 to be the least efficient. I just re read the article and it performed well from what I saw. Not even close the least. I could be mis reading or missed something all together. Looking at charts and comments it looked as though the only concern was

Re: [RBW] Re: Chain length rule-of-thumb?

2012-10-26 Thread Kerry Kunsman
That method would not work for me. My drivetrain is configured for an extended range and there is no way even a long cage derailer can wrap enough chain to go from big-big to little-little. In my granny gear I can only use the lowest (biggest) 4 cogs until the chain goes slack. That's OK, si

Re: [RBW] Bridgestone X01 fork for sale

2012-10-26 Thread C REINO
Hi there, The owner of the shop is a friend of mine and felt awful. A company called handsome bikes makes a X01 replica, and sells replica forks, which he bought for me. Still a bummer though! On Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:21:07 PM UTC-6, Seth Vidal wrote: > > On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 6:05 P

[RBW] FS: New 61cm A. Homer Hilsen and build kit

2012-10-26 Thread mbh
For sale: Brand new 61cm Rivendell A. Homer Hilsen frame and full built kit. Included in this sale is a brand new, never ridden A. Homer Hilsen frame and the components (also brand new) for a full build. This bike and components was purchased around 2 years ago (along with a Betty Foy,

[RBW] Seeking Carradice-made RBW 'hobo' Handlebar bag

2012-10-26 Thread Sam Powrie
Hi Folks, For my Carradice bedecked English ruffstuff bike I'd really like to get hold of one of those black(ish) strap on 'hobo pattern' handlebar bags that RBW had custom made by Carradice a few years ago. They had a zip across the top and I think a couple of small flap pockets at the back

[RBW] Re: Tan sackville's

2012-10-26 Thread ChrisB
Hi All, Does anyone know if the shop sacks and tour sacks will be available in the tan or the grid grey fabric? I loved the dusty trail look of the old Baggins bags Chris On Tuesday, 23 October 2012 20:42:55 UTC+1, Eric wrote: > I can't wait for the trunksacks in tan! > > I own both in Oli

[RBW] Re: More breathless excitement over the new Sackville

2012-10-26 Thread Jim Cloud
Hi Patrick, Sounds like you've found saddlebag Nirvana! Obviously, Grant has a lot of experience designing, and selling, saddlebags. His description of the current model saddlebags reflects a good deal of pride: http://www.rivbike.com/Accessories-s/115.htm I'm still considering more actively us

[RBW] Re: Dynohub opinions

2012-10-26 Thread Jon Doyle
For transportation purposes, get the Sanyo. I read the recent BQ article, have used high-end Shimano dynamo hubs, and would buy a Sanyo hub for my commuting bike. Jon Watertown, MA On Wednesday, October 24, 2012 8:28:36 PM UTC-4, justin...@gmail.com wrote: > > Hi > Today I did my first mixed m

[RBW] Re: FS: Ergon PC2 Pedals, SRAM Doubletap shifters, Pearl Izumi jacket XL

2012-10-26 Thread Shifty
Still have SRAM 10 speed shifter/brake levers for sale including all cables. Shifters are flawless, no sign of use whatsoever. $220 includes Priority Mail to 48 states. On Tuesday, October 16, 2012 7:33:28 PM UTC-5, Shifty wrote: > > SRAM 2x10 Apex Doubletap shifters. Just took these off a new S

Re: [RBW] New to me Sackville Medium mounted on new, home-made QR bracket

2012-10-26 Thread Andrew Letton
Patrick- your photo link is broken... cheers, Andrew On Oct 24, 2012, at 11:58, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Kaloo Kalay! UPS dropped it off this am, an almost new Medium I > cornered on eBay for $120 shipped (and the seller through in unasked > and unannounced a nice Vetta Turbo clone and a as-new

[RBW] Re: Dynohub opinions

2012-10-26 Thread John Lee
I have the OEM version of the Supernova hub (A Shutter Precision PV-8). It's pretty much unnoticeable and has been utterly reliable despite a crash and many many rain days. I'm sure the Shimano hubs are pretty reliable as well. On Wednesday, October 24, 2012 8:28:36 PM UTC-4, justin...@gmail.co

Re: [RBW] Re: Dynohub opinions

2012-10-26 Thread Daniel
I recall reading the internals of the 70, 71, 72 and 80 are roughly the same. And I believe the 72 and 80 are roughly identical, save for an Al axle in the 80 (vs steel in the 72 and lower). I never really bothered to sort out the specs on the Alfine. Of course, Peter White has a good amount

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv's New Pedals

2012-10-26 Thread steel lugs
Appreciate all the rider comments out in the field. Given the lower profile, would assume I would have to lower my saddle slightly to compensate. Anyone know exactly how many mm difference there is between the VP Gripster and MKS Touring? May have to give these a try, though I wish they still ca

[RBW] 5 speed freewheel on modern hub / frame?

2012-10-26 Thread John L
Have in interest in trying out a drivetrain based a used shimano 600 half step - granny crankset I picked up on Ebay. I'd like to mate it to an IRD 13-32 hub, but the gear spacing works out much cleaner and with less duplication I use the 5 speed as opposed to 7 speed hub. But this would be o

RE: [RBW] Wood

2012-10-26 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Jonathan: Beautiful Riv Road! How (if at all) do you treat/maintain the rims' braking surfaces when the finish is worn off? I, too, really like wooden rims, but the first couple of sets I built used Sturmey drum brake hubs, to avoid the rim wear issue. Now I have a set with a caliper brake o

[RBW] Re: 5 speed freewheel on modern hub / frame?

2012-10-26 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
Pay attention to the limit screws on the derailleur, but other than that, it ought to be doable. A little odd looking, perhaps... Your 5 speed is going to be - what - about 10 mm narrower than the 7? And then you are putting it onto a hub spacing designed for wide mtb gearing. I'd pay some

[RBW] Re: WTB: 650b wheelset, long-reach brakes

2012-10-26 Thread justinaugust
I have a fixed gear 650b machine. L O V E 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/-/Xp-erxlSQiYJ. To post to this group, send email to rb

Re: [RBW] 5 speed freewheel on modern hub / frame?

2012-10-26 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Half step is great gearing for commuting, imo. Your 5 speed fw ought to work fine: just adjust the derailleur travel limit screws. After all, if the rd can handle 7 or more, it can handle a 5-er that fits within the inward and outward limits of one of those cogsets. I used to run a half-step plus

Re: [RBW] Wood

2012-10-26 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Jonathan: That is the classiest Riv I've seen in a long time! What a lovely bike! Wood rims, tubulars and Revolutions! And a wide range TA Pro 5 Vis! Please explain: what is the big ring, and what are the cogs? How is braking on wood? Do you need special pads? Are those toe straps set up a la P

Re: [RBW] Re: Chain length rule-of-thumb?

2012-10-26 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I once set up a mountain bike (one of those bikes I wish I had kept: '91 Specialized Stumpjumper Team; wonderful frame) with a 48/38/24 14-34 7 speed drivetrain using a 8 speed era Ultegra (= short cage) rd. It worked fine, tho' it would grumble climbing onto the 34 when it was covered in sand. I s

Re: [RBW] New to me Sackville Medium mounted on new, home-made QR bracket

2012-10-26 Thread PATRICK MOORE
It should work now -- forgot to set it "public". https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/NEWSACKVILLEMANDHOMEMADEMOUNTINGBRACKET On Wed, Oct 24, 2012 at 1:24 PM, Andrew Letton wrote: > > Patrick- your photo link is broken... > cheers, > Andrew > > On Oct 24, 2012, at 11:58, PATRICK MOORE wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Dynohub opinions

2012-10-26 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Thanks, Daniel -- good point about ordering from Europe. On Fri, Oct 26, 2012 at 10:33 AM, Daniel wrote: > I recall reading the internals of the 70, 71, 72 and 80 are roughly the > same. And I believe the 72 and 80 are roughly identical, save for an Al axle > in the 80 (vs steel in the 72 and low

RE: [RBW] Re: WTB: 650b wheelset, long-reach brakes

2012-10-26 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
+1. My first fixed gear, Hetres on an A.N.T.-built truss bike. It's a cushy blast. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of justinaug...@gmail.com Sent: Friday, October 26, 2012 7:01 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googl

Re: [RBW] Dynohub opinions

2012-10-26 Thread Dan McNamara
Took that out of context. The SP-Dynamo PV-8 was least efficient downhill at night. On Oct 25, 2012, at 6:56 AM, Kelly wrote: > I couldn't find where you found the SP PV-8 to be the least efficient. I > just re read the article and it performed well from what I saw. Not even > close the

[RBW] Re: Rivendell owners and Jefferson Airplane...

2012-10-26 Thread Eric Peterson
You might want to check out this band who made a single album: http://therisingstorm.net/wizards-from-kansas-self-titled/ On Tuesday, October 23, 2012 11:13:02 PM UTC-5, lungimsam wrote: > > Are you both a Rivendell owner and Jefferson Airplane fan? > > Was wondering about the SanFran cultural/