Re: [RBW] m12 vs. m32 front rack

2013-01-06 Thread René Sterental
M32 for the Atlantis. Leave those brakes alone! On Saturday, January 5, 2013, Kelson Kwong wrote: > I was one of the lucky ones to get an atlantis during the november sale, > and I'm currently building it up to my liking. > > Does anyone have an opinion about the nitto m12 or m32 on one? i like t

Re: [RBW] fender clearance tektro r559 vs paul racer

2013-01-06 Thread René Sterental
I put Paul's Racer brakes on my Hilsen for that exact reason. I have no issues with the fender clearance on that bike, although mine is 700c. On my 650b Betty, I'm struggling with that same issue, and will be testing leaving the Silver brakes and going with 38mm Lierres vs the 42mm Hetres where th

[RBW] Re: fender clearance tektro r559 vs paul racer

2013-01-06 Thread Jay B
Hi Mike, I put the Paul Racers on my Bleriot to maximize tire/fender clearance. With the Hetres I have gobs of room for fenders. I was even able to install some fenders with the Schwalbe Fatties (45mm actual), but I wouldn't really recommend it. For the last 3 years I had SKS P50 (or P55?) f

RE: [RBW] Calling All Mixte Rivsters!

2013-01-06 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Mike: What size? And ballpark price for the bike? Thanks, and Happy New Year! Tom From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of mikel66...@juno.com Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2013 7:33 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [R

RE: [RBW] Calling All Mixte Rivsters!

2013-01-06 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Sorry, folks, meant to reply off-list. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Allingham II, Thomas J Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2013 10:03 AM To: 'rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com' Subject: RE: [RBW] Calling All Mixte Rivsters! Mike: What

[RBW] Re: Custom Suggestions for the Jan 3 winner

2013-01-06 Thread Matt
Whatever kind of bike the winner is after, a nice feature I might suggest building into the frame is internal cable routing for dyno lights. -- 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: Custom Suggestions for the Jan 3 winner

2013-01-06 Thread William
"Why is everyone trying to "design" a new bike?" Because it is fun for some people to idly speculate about the design of bicycles. Especially when it's too cold to ride or when the speculator is too ill to ride. Or it's just another manifestation of the "N+1" theory. My stable of bikes cou

[RBW] 2013 Riding Plans anyone?

2013-01-06 Thread Kelly
Dawn and I were talking about vacation schedules this year and since they changed how it was done at her work place it's been dicy getting dates that work for thing like Michigan Shoreline West and thing as such. However we had a fantastic 2012 and were talking about the upcoming year. We ha

[RBW] Calling All Mixte Rivsters!

2013-01-06 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
I've always kinda wanted a Wilbury/Glorius when those came out years ago, but I guess I missed that boat. I like the mountain mixte idea. An ostentatious mixte with clearance for 26x2.4" with fenders! It's the only thing that makes sense! -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] bar grip removal

2013-01-06 Thread fulf
I'm planning to switch my bullmoose bars for albatrosses. Need to remove the ergo bar grips to do this and was wondering if the group had ideas how to do this without destroying the grips. They are not glued but don't budge when I try to loosen them. Any ideas would be appreciated. Bill -- Yo

[RBW] Re: 2013 Riding Plans anyone?

2013-01-06 Thread BSWP
I'm going to do something new in 2013 - a long multi-night ride, my first tour. I have a riding partner, and we're now working on a route for late May, either down the coast to the south and back inland, or up through wine country with a return on the north coast. Either way, heading southerly o

Re: [RBW] bar grip removal

2013-01-06 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I do it somewhat crudely, but it seems to work without destroying the grips: stick a long, skinny screwdriver or awl under the end, shove in a couple of inches, lift slightly, spray in WD40, rotate, and remove. Reinstall using WD40 -- it will dry after an hour or so leaving the grips tight. On Sun

[RBW] Re: 2013 Riding Plans anyone?

2013-01-06 Thread Mike
Kelly, looks like you got a lot of good stuff planned for the coming year. Last year I was super ambitious with lots of randonneruing related plans--R-12, SR series, 1200k, Fleche--and multiple 3 day bike camping trips. Things didn't pan out as planned. I did 200k, 300k and 600k brevets. No R-1

[RBW] Re: bar grip removal

2013-01-06 Thread William
The best method is to blow them off with a compressor. That's the way every shop does it. If you could ride to the shop, have them blow them off, and ride home with no grips, that's one option. On Sunday, January 6, 2013 9:23:30 AM UTC-8, fulf wrote: > > I'm planning to switch my bullmoose b

[RBW] Re: fender clearance tektro r559 vs paul racer

2013-01-06 Thread Michael
I have P45 with 40mm Rumpkins under them and no rubbing with front fender at max height. Paul Racer brakes. I am getting Hetres soon. Only 2mm diff. Hope they fit. You could grind hole on p45 fender mounting bracket for to move fender higher a few mm. I am thinking of this if Hetres too tight. Ra

Re: [RBW] 2013 Riding Plans anyone?

2013-01-06 Thread René Sterental
> > Snce I've failed miserably to adhere to my cycling plans and goals for the > past several years, for 2013 I've decided that my only goal and plan is to > just ride. Anything else will be a bonus! René -- Sent from Gmail Mobile -- You received this message because you are subscribed to th

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Bar Swap

2013-01-06 Thread Marty
Well, it took an extra day, but the results are in. Bosco bars are fantastic! Had a chance for a short ride after the install this morning, and there are so many great hand positions I can imagine this bar on every bike I own. You can browse through the Flickr set and see this bike with Albatro

RE: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Bar Swap

2013-01-06 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
OMG - what a beautiful 'beam! From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Marty Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2013 12:53 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Bar Swap Well, it took an extra day, but the results are

[RBW] Re: bar grip removal

2013-01-06 Thread BSWP
Try some skinny bamboo food skewers to slip between grip and bar, and then spray in lubricant of your choice - I like silicone. Using wood skewers will preserve the finish of the bars, by not scratching them. - Andrew, Berkeley On Sunday, January 6, 2013 9:23:30 AM UTC-8, fulf wrote: > > I'm pl

[RBW] Re: fender clearance tektro r559 vs paul racer

2013-01-06 Thread William
My experience with my 650B Hilsen and Silver sidepulls. - Hetres with no fenders is spectacular. It looks awesome. - Soma New Express with P45 fenders is great - Hetres with P45 is super snug but I used it with no rubbing. The two tightest spots are the two you have identified. 1. headroom

[RBW] Re: fender clearance tektro r559 vs paul racer

2013-01-06 Thread Michael Hechmer
I use racers on my tandem, with very wide SKS fenders and Marathon racer tires (26x1.6); and racer m's on my Ram with Honjo' 45s. In both cases the brakes clear the fenders with plenty to spare. Racers and Racer M's both use the longer canti style pads which hit my front fork when fully open;

[RBW] My new(to me) A. Homer Hilsen finally built up after months of sitting in a box.

2013-01-06 Thread David Spranger
Pics for your perusal: http://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/sets/72157632454982868/ David Spranger Charlotte, NC -- 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/ms

Re: [RBW] Re: fender clearance tektro r559 vs paul racer

2013-01-06 Thread Peter Morgano
I know they are brakes-a non-gratta but the Dia Compe mod 750 have just as much room as the Pauls at a fraction of the cost. If you arent concerned with being all "matchy matchy" I would get pauls up front and Dia compe in back to save a hundred bucks. I used just the Mod 750 brakes with VO Zeppel

Re: [RBW] Re: bar grip removal

2013-01-06 Thread Peter Morgano
Patrick's method will work with even just water, thats the technique I used for a while back in the MTB days to change grips. Around here the LBS wont do anything for free unless it is the dead of winter. On Sun, Jan 6, 2013 at 1:02 PM, BSWP wrote: > Try some skinny bamboo food skewers to slip b

[RBW] FS: Ritchey Super Logic Bottom Bracket

2013-01-06 Thread Marty
Brand new, 68mm X 120 English threaded cup and cone bottom bracket for all the Ritchey Logic Pro lovers. Nothing like dialing in a cup&coner - it's a Zen thing. Perfect size for the highly desirable RItchey Logic triple crankset. These are nearly impossible to find, and the only one I've seen f

[RBW] Re: My new(to me) A. Homer Hilsen finally built up after months of sitting in a box.

2013-01-06 Thread Liesl
Shweet! I have flat woodies on my Saluki—how do you like those compound curve fenders? -- 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/-/JXOalbQ5N

[RBW] Re: My new(to me) A. Homer Hilsen finally built up after months of sitting in a box.

2013-01-06 Thread bwphoto
Very nice...he wood fenders really bring out the classic character of the Hilson. On Sunday, January 6, 2013 1:18:51 PM UTC-6, David Spranger wrote: > > Pics for your perusal: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/sets/72157632454982868/ > > David Spranger > Charlotte, NC > -- You rec

[RBW] Re: My new(to me) A. Homer Hilsen finally built up after months of sitting in a box.

2013-01-06 Thread Marty
GReat build David! I need to try those pedals - they look like they would be a good match for my size 14 feet! Marty -- 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] Re: My new(to me) A. Homer Hilsen finally built up after months of sitting in a box.

2013-01-06 Thread William
Colors look super! Did the Mark's rack lose a set of tabs? Or is that an M-18? On Sunday, January 6, 2013 11:18:51 AM UTC-8, David Spranger wrote: > > Pics for your perusal: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/sets/72157632454982868/ > > David Spranger > Charlotte, NC > -- You recei

[RBW] Re: My new(to me) A. Homer Hilsen finally built up after months of sitting in a box.

2013-01-06 Thread Kelly
Beautiful build!!! Love it. On Sunday, January 6, 2013 1:18:51 PM UTC-6, David Spranger wrote: > > Pics for your perusal: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/sets/72157632454982868/ > > David Spranger > Charlotte, NC > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goo

Re: [RBW] Re: My new(to me) A. Homer Hilsen finally built up after months of sitting in a box.

2013-01-06 Thread Peter Morgano
Awesome job matching the Woody's fenders to the chainstay wrap job! On Sun, Jan 6, 2013 at 3:21 PM, Kelly wrote: > Beautiful build!!! Love it. > > > On Sunday, January 6, 2013 1:18:51 PM UTC-6, David Spranger wrote: > >> Pics for your perusal: >> >> http://www.flickr.com/photos/**73873271@N03/se

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Bar Swap

2013-01-06 Thread Kelly
if you want to move the Bulmosse Gen 1's I'd be interested.. :) Beautiful bike.. those Boscos are great bars. On Sunday, January 6, 2013 11:53:15 AM UTC-6, Marty wrote: > > Well, it took an extra day, but the results are in. Bosco bars are > fantastic! Had a chance for a short ride after the

[RBW] Re: My new(to me) A. Homer Hilsen finally built up after months of sitting in a box.

2013-01-06 Thread Tim
That is one gorgeous bike, David. But tell me, how could you stand to wait to build it up?!?! I'm sure there were good reasons, it's just that I'm wy to impatient to delay gratification for that long. I'm sure it will be well worth the wait. I know how much I love my Hilsen. Enjoy!!! -- Y

[RBW] WTT: 8cm technomic delux for 10 or 11cm ??

2013-01-06 Thread Gary
Anybody out there have a 10 or 11cm technomic deluxe (or similar) they'd like to trade for a newish looking 8cm one? Thanks, gary -- 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.goo

[RBW] WTB:Large Sackville ShopSack

2013-01-06 Thread Manuel Acosta
Figured with the paper bag prices at 10 cents each having a large sackville shopsack would make sense economical. If you put a year worth of groceries trip the bag would pay for itself. Wanted to see if someone had a bag they weren't using? If not I'll just grab it at the shop. -Manny -- You

Re: [RBW] WTB:Large Sackville ShopSack

2013-01-06 Thread Peter Morgano
There is a medium on flea bay. I price is reasonable for now at least On Jan 6, 2013 5:02 PM, "Manuel Acosta" wrote: > Figured with the paper bag prices at 10 cents each having a large > sackville shopsack would make sense economical. If you put a year worth of > groceries trip the bag would

[RBW] Re: WTT: 8cm technomic delux for 10 or 11cm ??

2013-01-06 Thread Michael
I have a NITTO Dynamic 130 still new in bag if similar enough. Let me know. I can send pics/dimensions. On Sunday, January 6, 2013 4:52:00 PM UTC-5, Gary wrote: > Anybody out there have a 10 or 11cm technomic deluxe (or similar) they'd > like to trade for a newish looking 8cm one? > > Thanks

[RBW] Re: [GoneRiding] For Sale: 57.5cm 1993 Bridgestone RB-1/7

2013-01-06 Thread Crazy4Suki
Hi Pam, I have a 52 Betty and a 77 pbh. I also have a 91 red RB-1 that is 51 cm. I think that was the smallest one they made then. I think this 57/58 will be too big for you. If you can find the moolah, I think the 47 cm Toyo AHH on the Riv clearance will fit you. Karen -- You received th

[RBW] Re: bar grip removal

2013-01-06 Thread numbnuts
Hey All, Something long and skinny, like a bamboo skewer, then windex. The best part is the windex does no harm and evaporates clean. Use it again to reinstall, for the same reasons. This is fool proof, assuming they were not glued on, in which case they are likely not going to be reused, so

Re: [RBW] Good deal?

2013-01-06 Thread Chris
Cool. Hey thanks for the input guys! -- 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/-/ysQ50_T3-tEJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-b

[RBW] London bike shops?

2013-01-06 Thread Lesli Larson
I just registered for London-Endinburgh-London for August. I'm starting to do some advanced intel on bike shops in London that might be able to help me with bike assembling, shipping, etc. Let me know if you have any specific, cherished recommendations. Best, Lesli Larson Eugene, OR -- You

[RBW] Re: WTT: 8cm technomic delux for 10 or 11cm ??

2013-01-06 Thread Gary
Hi Michael, Thanks, but I need more height and a little less reach! Gary -- 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/-/HATRYq3xBoMJ. To post to t

[RBW] Calling All Mixte Rivsters!

2013-01-06 Thread Crazy4Suki
I love my Betty because it's nice to commute with. With the step-thru top tube, it's easy to load up rear bags or panniers and not worry about having to swing the leg over. Also easy to maneuver the front of the bike around at street lights. Can't think of anything I don't like. Btw, congrats on

[RBW] Bay Area bike tour write-up and photos

2013-01-06 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Part 1 http://hiawathacyclery.blogspot.com/2013/01/san-francisco-area-bike-adventure.html?m=1 -- 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/-/5flsY

[RBW] Bay Area bike tour write-up and photos

2013-01-06 Thread justinaugust
Bolinas is magical. -J -- 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/-/ltcyENY8PaUJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googleg

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Bar Swap

2013-01-06 Thread justinaugust
Kelly noo! I mean. Dang. I'll get in line. -J -- 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/-/1f03XjDstEkJ. To post to this group, send email

[RBW] Re: Which Riv now?

2013-01-06 Thread Forrest
Which Bike Friday do you have, Liesl? -- Forrest On Saturday, January 5, 2013 8:31:45 PM UTC-6, Liesl wrote: > > Quite satisfied! > > Seems to me that a Rodeo is the bike that isn't the others. But just to > make a crazy suggestion: you could consider a Bike Friday if you travel a > lot. I ha

[RBW] Re: Bay Area bike tour write-up and photos

2013-01-06 Thread Michael
> > Thanks Jim!! Awesome pics and narration. I wish I had the chutzpah to go > touring like that. Looks like alot of fun!! You'll be able to have those > memories a lifetime. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this

[RBW] Re: 2013 Riding Plans anyone?

2013-01-06 Thread Michael
> > I hope to keep commuting by bike and do a couple metric centuries, the > Lord willing. > > Maybe an English Century if I get the gumption. > > Maybe this year I will look into learning how to do touring like Jim just did, but on a much smaller scale. -- You received this message becaus

[RBW] Re: Bay Area bike tour write-up and photos

2013-01-06 Thread Liesl
Jim, I don't think I've ever told you that I Iived in the very south end of Sausalito 10 minutes from Rodeo Beach. Your photo of it with your bike brought back wonderful memories. Glad you enjoyed it. Oh, and Sausalito isn't so bad if you get off the main touristy drag to the back streets and

[RBW] Re: Which Riv now?

2013-01-06 Thread Don Compton
I have a 59cm Roadeo and have ridden it for 3-4 years. I don't race and I don't carry much ( just a few tools and spares ). Its a great bike for fast club rides or for slow rides. I had previously owned a Ram and the Roadeo is very similar, but I think the Roadeo is slightly more responsive and

[RBW] Re: 2013 Riding Plans anyone?

2013-01-06 Thread charlie
I'd like to sell off all but one bicycle (five total) and ride my Hillborne to work in the spring and summer at least once per week (50 miles round trip) and continue my evening/night 8-15 mile rides on a more consistent basis. I also want to do maybe three local event rides and/or some overnig

[RBW] Re: Bay Area bike tour write-up and photos

2013-01-06 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Michael: No chutzpah required! Just load up your bike and find someplace interesting to ride it. What's the worst that can happen? Liesl, I did not know you lived in that area! I didn't mind Sausalito, but didn't find the grocery store I'd hoped to find there. Mill Valley has a Whole Foods righ

[RBW] Re: 2013 Riding Plans anyone?

2013-01-06 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
I have a hankering to go to NW Montana again. And/or maybe Santa Fe or Flagstaff in the Fall. Also there's the Midwest Riv and Country Bike Rally at the beginning of June. All of us should attend that! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bun

[RBW] Re: Bay Area bike tour write-up and photos

2013-01-06 Thread Dave
awesome pictures and writeup! Definitely going to have to do some non-road exploring in my area. What were some of your top trails? Sounds like Miwok may have been one. Thanks, Dave On Sunday, January 6, 2013 7:49:02 PM UTC-8, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > > Michael: No chutzpah r

Re: [RBW] Calling All Mixte Rivsters!

2013-01-06 Thread cyclotourist
Everything that's been said above. I steal my wife's Glorius for a ride whenever I can. No downside to it at all and I really like the step-through mounting vs. the swing-a-legaround mounting. Just a cool bike design! On Sun, Jan 6, 2013 at 5:17 PM, Crazy4Suki wrote: > I love my Betty because i

[RBW] Re: Bay Area bike tour write-up and photos

2013-01-06 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
In the Marin Headlands Miwok/Bobcat/Marincello/Tennessee Valley all link together, and for the most part are relatively easy riding. I'd love to ride Bolinas Ridge when it's not so muddy. The views from the trails going up Mt Tam were awesome. But honestly, the most intriguing trails to me were

Re: [RBW] Re: Needing a new front fork for my 51cm Bleriot...

2013-01-06 Thread cyclotourist
Double & triple bummer! Hopefully you're recuperating well and aren't taken out of commission for too long/at all!!! My buddy is a bit of a car-magnet, I think he's been hit three times now. He's had only positive experiences getting new bikes from insurance companies, hope it goes as well for you

[RBW] Re: 2013 Riding Plans anyone?

2013-01-06 Thread Andy Smitty Schmidt
I second the thing Mike said above about getting out and riding with the PDX area Riv folks. The crew that showed up for New Years Day ridewas excellent, but I know there are more in the area. I hope to meet them/you. I've been eyeing th