[RBW] Re: Anyone tried adding a larger sprocket to a 7-speed cassette?

Just thought I'd update this thread in case someone else googles it up. I made the switch to a 7-speed 13–28 HG cassette plus a 36t sprocket and a SRAM 8-speed chain. To put it scientifically, I would say the drivetrain feels a bazillion times better. No more ghost shifting or chain skipping un

[RBW] Campagnolo cable guide 626/A on a Ram

I've never been a huge fan of how the derailer cables are routed underneath the bottom bracket of my Ram, due to the fact that they are just rubbing against the bare frame. Does anyone have any thoughts on using something like this Campy cable guide? http://velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx?ID=E

[RBW] Re: Weight's a weird thing

Weight is easily measured, but it's really not that important in itself. If I fill up three water bottles and add them to my bike, I've just added about 5 pounds, yet the bike feels the same most of the time. During normal riding, the extra 5 pounds are a non-issue. (I may feel the extra weight

[RBW] Quickbeam BB length.

Can anyone tell me what came stock on their complete bike from Riv? Thanks Clyde -- 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 group, send ema

[RBW] Re: Weight's a weird thing

You might try a 16.5 lb Specialized Roubaix and let us know what you think about that :). Mine weighs about 4 lbs less than my lightest steel bike. I still like steel a ton, but for pure fast club road rides, the Roubaix is more fun in most ways. On Saturday, January 12, 2013 9:33:04 PM UTC-8, S

[RBW] Re: Weight's a weird thing

As a reader pointed out, I should have said "somewhat stiffer *down* tube" instead of "top tube" below. On Sunday, January 13, 2013 6:33:31 AM UTC-8, Jan Heine wrote: > > a formula that worked well: A relatively flexible top tube (usually 1/8" > smaller in diameter than the down tube), a somewh

Re: [RBW] Campagnolo cable guide 626/A on a Ram

I have some experience using Campagnolo and other old-school clamp-on devices. I don't think the 1 1/8 clamp can be stretched to fit 1 1/4. The diameter of the circle the clamp would need to fit around is about .4 inches longer (do the math here: http://math.about.com/library/blcirclecalculator.

[RBW] Re: 2013 Riding Plans anyone?

So far, beyond a few local charity rides, I,m planning; Riv Rally east,(if it happens), Midwest Riv Rally June Adventure Cycling (Minn) June Torch Lake Mi. July Fifties Forum Annual ride in Boston this year July 27 Week long trip from Montrieal to Mont Laurier and return July 29-Aug? Marc On Sat

Re: [RBW] Campagnolo cable guide 626/A on a Ram

I think more than a few of us may have been initially weirded-out by using the bottom bracket shell as a cable guide, but honestly it really doesn't make any difference. Friction is friction, and no one in the history of derailleurs has even sawn through their bottom bracket. What I and many

[RBW] Re: Weight's a weird thing

Some 15 or 20 years ago I changed from a semi-custom Nobilette frame to a Gios Torino frame. The Gios was noticeably stiffer. When I did jumps (on either flats or hills) the Gios responded with more immediacy and directness than the Nobilette. With the Nobilette it seemed I could feel the frame fle

[RBW] Re: Weight's a weird thing

I think it is difficult to measure the effect of weight on a bike's performance, when there are so many other factors that contribute to the ride, as Jan pointed out. > My Bleriot (22.1 lbs) is only about 3 lbs. heavier than my Giant defy 3. > I am not sure which bike is "faster" than the othe

[RBW] Re: Weight's a weird thing

Is that 16.5 lbs your measurement? Does it include saddle, pedals, and cages (race bikes are often weighed without those components)? What is your lightest steel bike, and what wheels and components are on it? Also keep in mind that adding 4 lbs to your 16.5 lb roubaix is an increase of nearly 25%

[RBW] Re: 2013 Riding Plans anyone?

> I will be building up and riding an Atlantis alot this year. That cool > vibe (homeless guy) I've been putting down on the bike trail riding one or > another of my harem of restored 80's MTN bikes is due for a major > makeover. How you like me now? > > As Manny advised above, I've started

[RBW] Re: Do Pitlocks scratch paint on your seat tube collar?

I have pitlocks on front and rear wheels and seatpost. No problem with seatpost slipping. Yeah you lose a little paint but its under the pitlock and you don't notice it. You're gonna lose some paint in other places just from riding anyway. Just forget about it and learn to love patina. I

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Bleriot 53cm Complete

Where are you (and the bike) located? On Saturday, January 12, 2013 8:31:12 PM UTC-7, Johnny Alien wrote: > > There tends to be a fair share of hills around here and it does come in > handy. > > On Saturday, January 12, 2013 10:19:22 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote: >> >> Wow! Very nice bike! >>> I hope

[RBW] Bagman2 Q/R with Expedition Support and Camper longflap

I was wondering if anyone has any experience with Carridice's Camper long flap and the Bagman expedition saddle bag support? I'm considering this combination from Carradice purely on asethics and thought some of you might have some thoughts. http://www.carradice.co.uk/index.php?page_id=product&

[RBW] Re: Panaracer Tour Tire

"I wonder if they're just Paselas with a black sidewall and reflective strip?" The casing is 27tpi, and I believe Paselas are 66tpi. Based on that I'd guess they're going to feel different than a Pasela. I'm sure they're worth a try though, price certainly is right. David Chicago -- You recei

[RBW] Re: Bleriot Price Check

I would think $1100 is a little too low. Personally I would be looking to recoup the replacement price of the frame. The new buyer would be getting the complete bike already built-up for the price of the frameset alone. -Ricky On Friday, January 11, 2013 10:17:16 PM UTC-5, Johnny Alien wrote:

[RBW] Tektro/Silver Big Mouths v. Dia Compe 750s

Considering both the Tektro/Silver Big Mouth brakes or the Dia Compe 750's for a project. Which do you prefer? Why? I have the Tektro/Silvers on a 650b bike right now and like them, but aesthetically prefer the look of centerpulls. I also have my eyes on the mini Dia Compe front rack that's out

Re: [RBW] Do Pitlocks scratch paint on your seat tube collar?

Hi Michael, Scroll down to the 5th picture and the info under it. That should give you a good idea. Hope it will help you. Good luck. http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/pitlock.asp On Wed, Jan 9, 2013 at 11:02 PM, Michael wrote: > Thinking about getting pitlocks for my seatpost and saddle (yes,

[RBW] Re: FS: 64cm Atlantis

Hi Rudy Is the frame still for sale? What year is it? Keith from Alameda On Monday, October 8, 2012 1:42:39 PM UTC-7, rudi wrote: > > I'm selling my 64cm Atlantis, serial #AT-0141. Frame, fork, headset only. > It's an early one, and I've gotten lots of good riding out of it. About a > year ago,

[RBW] Re: Panaracer Tour Tire

Judging by the similar weight and looks, probably a Marathon competitor. Maybe try these: http://www.somafab.com/archives/product/new-express I have the non-hypertex ones in 650b and they're just like a Pasela. Tom On Saturday, January 12, 2013 7:47:53 AM UTC-8, Mike wrote: > > When I started r

[RBW] Re: Weight's a weird thing

In honor of Jan, I did my Ballard Trader Joe's grocery trip this morning with decreased tire pressures (about 65psi) and front loaded maybe 10 pounds of food in the basket. The Soma still climbed like mad rat. Budget grocery randonneur :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Plastic Fenders and Hetres

Toshi - In terms of controlling water spray, do you get adequate coverage over the Hetre with the P45 Longboards? On Jan 11, 7:13 pm, Toshi Takeuchi wrote: > Yes, P45 Longboards from Riv on my 650b Ram. > > Toshi > > > > > > > > On Fri, Jan 11, 2013 at 3:58 PM, Michael wrote: > >> toshi: > > >>

Re: [RBW] Re: Weight's a weird thing

It may not be weight, or it may be lower wheel weight, but I consistently -- over 10 years -- find myself climbing faster, particularly when I stand, on my 18 lb (pedals, cage, but no seat bag or bottle) gofast -- particularly noticeable because it is geared higher (75") than my other bikes. In par

[RBW] Re: Panaracer Tour Tire

no these are not a re-done Pasela. Much much heavier and the tpi is different, as mentioned above. if you want a similar tire to the Tour, it would their Crosstown tire. The weights are nearly identical, both 27tpi. I've ridden the Crosstowns (rebranded from Performance Bike) and they felt h

Re: [RBW] Re: Weight's a weird thing

One more remark on sensations of fastness -- which can be correlated, at least to some degree, with actual speed if you are accustomed to (1) riding the same gears or very similar gears on different bikes and (2) are sufficiently aware of your cadence: the tricycle (narrow-tubed 531, and light for

[RBW] Re: Panaracer Tour Tire

For a fast, light, high volume and surprisingly tough tire, I feel Schwalbe Kojaks should be considered in this conversation. The 700 x 35's are my "bees knees" tire of choice. No reflective sidewall strips though. No tread pattern either. But that just adds to their zing. And while they are "to

[RBW] Re: Weight's a weird thing

Keep it simple. The tires. Unless you compare with the same tire on very similar wheels, the comparison is moot. -- 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/

Re: [RBW] Re: Panaracer Tour Tire

"I'm not sure how they would hold up in goat head country." They hold up as well as anything else; certainly better IME than Paselas, non-Tourguard, which positively sucked in all goatheads from the surrounding 25 sq feet. Even better are the Big Apples, tho' these are of course much heavier. The

Re: [RBW] Re: Panaracer Tour Tire

A late aside: here in ABQ, roadies use "The System" which includes training on tires lined with old tires from which the bead has been cut. Me, I'd rather fix flats. (I am no initiate, but I think that The System also includes certain arcane dietary methods such as riding without breakfast to burn

Re: [RBW] Bagman2 Q/R with Expedition Support and Camper longflap

> > I have the bag and like it a lot, but for support I use my Nitto Big Rear > Rack or the R14. Have no experience with the supports. René -- Sent from Gmail Mobile -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group,

Re: [RBW] Bagman2 Q/R with Expedition Support and Camper longflap

I've used many different saddlebags and, if aesthetics alone were the criterion, I'd definitely prefer an old school, green, Carradice. The Camper Longflap carries quite a bit more than the Nelson Longflap and even more than the Adam, but far less than the Hoss -- the Sackville Medium, the only Sac

[RBW] Re: Bagman2 Q/R with Expedition Support and Camper longflap

Hugh: I had a Carradice Camper and thought it was great! It holds a lot of stuff. I used it without a support and it sits quite nicely under the saddle. IMO the Carradice looks much better than the Rivendell bags. Those bags are a little too-too . . . . Unfortunately I sold it because I couldn'

[RBW] Re: Weight's a weird thing

There is very little useful information contained in that oft-discussed quantity known as bike weight. If you shave 100 grams off your handlebar, the effect is different than shaving 100 grams off your tires. Even specifying frame weight tells only a small part of the story, since you can reduce

[RBW] Re: Weight's a weird thing

I should have clarified that I don't place much importance on bike weight. To a small extent I consider the weight of tires and rims, such that I don't use 1000-gram tires if punctures don't seem to be a major concern, nor do I use 400-gram rims on a bike I plan to thrash. -- You received this

[RBW] Sunday Toodle Ride Report

Out and about for a ride on a misty, seasonably warm day here in DC. http://flic.kr/s/aHsjDB9kpG I am hoping to be able to ride through the rest of the winter if it stays this mild. I don't do snow (although I have great respect for my Northern Bretheren). Michael -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Sunday Toodle Ride Report

On Sun, 2013-01-13 at 13:04 -0800, Michael Rivers wrote: > Out and about for a ride on a misty, seasonably warm day here in DC. > > http://flic.kr/s/aHsjDB9kpG W&OD trail, eastern end? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: Bagman2 Q/R with Expedition Support and Camper longflap

I don't necessarily agree about the "too too", tho' I think that Riv could have made them as strong and useful with a "coarser finish", but I do agree that the old Nelson/Camper/Junior type look better, to my eye at least. But!! There can be no question for one who has used a Sackville Medium that

[RBW] Re: Campagnolo cable guide 626/A on a Ram

I agree with Eric and Dave; some cable housing liner is the ticket. I use a bit more to make sure that it extends up beyond where the spray of the front wheel could put some grit into it. The diameter of the BB shell is large enough that it doesn't really bear through the plastic sleeve that f

Re: [RBW] Sunday Toodle Ride Report

Absolutely! Hope to run into you one day, Steve. -- 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/-/PY5t_Gh9JtwJ. To post to this group, send email t

[RBW] Re: Panaracer Tour Tire

On Jan 13, 11:47 am, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Patrick "real men ride supple, light and puncture-prone tires" Moore > > Ha! I don't mind heavy tires. I rode a very cold and rainy 600k a few years ago on 700x32 Schwalbe Marathons and had no flats. I'll concede time on the bike than time replacing a

[RBW] Re: Waxed Canvas Bag Instructions

The basic canvas bags that I've seen (back to the Baggins and Sackville bags) all have enough of a base treatment to keep things waterproof. I had gone to the double-seal system when I got my Country Bag as my older Banana Bag (which saw a lot of trail/mixed-terrain miles with no rear fender in

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Bleriot 53cm Complete

Where are you (and the bike) located? Are you open to test rides? > On Saturday, January 12, 2013 8:31:12 PM UTC-7, Johnny Alien wrote: >> >> There tends to be a fair share of hills around here and it does come in >> handy. >> >> On Saturday, January 12, 2013 10:19:22 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote:

[RBW] Re: My Rumpkins ok?

Yes it's safe. Rubber peeling off the* bottom* of the bead has been a common occurrence for me when un-mounting , re-mounting tires with tire irons. -Ricky On Friday, January 11, 2013 7:01:33 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote: > > Had a flat, and before remounting the Rumpkin, I saw some rubber was > pee

Re: [RBW] 64cm Atlantis

Just out of curiosity. What year did you buy yours? I bought mine in 2006 On Jan 13, 2013, at 6:48 AM, Keith Beato wrote: > Hi Rudy > Is the frame still for sale? What year is it? > Keith from Alameda > > On Monday, October 8, 2012 1:42:39 PM UTC-7, rudi wrote: > I'm selling my 64cm Atlantis, se

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam BB length.

Hey there Clyde - _Pretty_ sure it was a 110 Shimano. When Google Groups had the old format, I had aggregated a page with bb lengths for various models, according to some of the group members. It was here - http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch/web/bb-spindle-lengths - but it seems

Re: [RBW] Sunday Toodle Ride Report

Nice! On Sunday, January 13, 2013, Michael Rivers wrote: > Out and about for a ride on a misty, seasonably warm day here in DC. > > http://flic.kr/s/aHsjDB9kpG > > I am hoping to be able to ride through the rest of the winter if it stays > this mild. I don't do snow (although I have great respect

[RBW] Today's Ride Photos

Not on a Rivendell, but I *was* riding a steel bike made by a good friend of Grant's ... http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com/2013/01/today-ride-photos.html --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org Blog: http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com Twitter: @campyonlyguy -- You receiv

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam BB length.

The Tange and Shimano BB's can be a bit odd in sizing. Study the specs carefully. You'll notice a 107 and a 110 have the same drive side length ! http://thebikesmiths.com/uploaded/thumbnails/db_file_img_4941_500xauto.jpg http://web.archive.org/web/20101022002409/http://blog.harriscyclery.com/

Re: [RBW] Re: Panaracer Tour Tire

Think of it this way: A flat is, at most, 15 minutes by the side of the road for, at worst, several hours of riding. So: several hours of riding pleasure versus 15 minutes of pain, compared to several hours of annoyance. Of course, I ride 60 km, not 600, so what do I know. Only that I am sensitive

Re: [RBW] Re: Panaracer Tour Tire

Actually: "Real men change tubes and apply patches with nary a thought." On Sun, Jan 13, 2013 at 4:21 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Think of it this way: A flat is, at most, 15 minutes by the side of the > road for, at worst, several hours of riding. So: several hours of riding > pleasure versus 15

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Bleriot 53cm Complete

I am in the central PA area and test rides are totally cool if you are in the area. On Sunday, January 13, 2013 4:41:46 PM UTC-5, HTC wrote: > > Where are you (and the bike) located? Are you open to test rides? > > >> On Saturday, January 12, 2013 8:31:12 PM UTC-7, Johnny Alien wrote: >>> >>> T

Re: [RBW] Re: Panaracer Tour Tire

On Sun, 2013-01-13 at 16:21 -0700, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Think of it this way: A flat is, at most, 15 minutes by the side of > the road for, at worst, several hours of riding. So: several hours of > riding pleasure versus 15 minutes of pain, compared to several hours > of annoyance. > > > Of cou

[RBW] Re: Weight's a weird thing

my Roubaix weighs 16.5 with all the normal road riding parts; pedals saddle cages, etc. what's your point? light is fast and fun. some like/need a 30 lb bike, some prefer lighter. why truck when you can fly? On Sunday, January 13, 2013 9:37:23 AM UTC-8, ted wrote: > > Is that 16.5 lbs your measur

[RBW] ISO old, single-pivot Shimano 600 rear brake caliper (allen).

Have much to trade. Would like to keep it cheap. No need for pads or wheel guides. Could conceivably use a second front as a nutted rear -- am trying to match the front that I have. Thanks. -- - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patri

Re: [RBW] Re: Panaracer Tour Tire

Unless you are riding in goathead country. But we agree on the essential point: why ride slugs when you can ride greyhounds? On Sun, Jan 13, 2013 at 4:33 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > I'd say the chances of riding 600km and not having a flat at all are > pretty good > > > > > > > > -- > You rec

Re: [RBW] Re: Weight's a weird thing

Agreed. I normally ride anywhere from 66-69cm bikes. I love my Rivs for the ride quality. But if I'm doing a metric or a double-metric century w/thousands of feet in climbing on New England hills where there's a lot of 8-12% grades all the time, I'm taking my Roubaix (64cm, 18.2lbs), or a Seven

[RBW] Quickbeam BB length.

Shimano 110 came out when I switched to Campy 110 because I wanted smaller Q cranks and I only used the big ring. The chain line is fine when I run her fixed. Silver QB http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrivers/sets/72157618452191962/ Michael -- You received this message because you are subscribe

Re: [RBW] Re: Weight's a weird thing

You go, guy! I wholeheartedly agree with the general proposition that, ceteris paribus, lighter is righter. Of course there are many cetera to considera! Patrick "18, ~25 (with empty Sackville Med and #4 HpX and lights), ~29/33 lb, all ready to ride" Moore On Sun, Jan 13, 2013 at 5:03 PM, Robert

Re: [RBW] Sunday Toodle Ride Report

Very nice. Would like to ride that trail again someday. Busy, but well maintained from my memories. (The trail, that is, not the memories.) Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Sun, Jan 13, 2013 at 4:46 PM, René Sterental wrote: > Nice! > > > On Sunday, January 13, 2013, Michael Rivers wrote: > >> Out

[RBW] Re: Weight's a weird thing

A few years ago, I had an 80s univega that was similar in many ways to a Rambouillet. No racks or fenders, skinny 700x25 tires, roadie gearing, about 21-22 lbs. It was the lightest, raciest bike I ever had, and very comfortable for me. I rode it 200 miles that year, with 150 of those miles comin

[RBW] Re: Weight's a weird thing

Four bikes in my stable. The heaviest ones get ridden the most. Heaviest being ~30lbs on my Saluki (and preferred ride) with rack and bags. My lightest, a steel Specialized Allez circa 2003 weighing in at ~19lbs, is a joy to ride, but I physically can't ride it without being "kitted up" and ride

[RBW] Re: Today's Ride Photos

We just saw someone riding on a Richard Sachs.Beautiful bike btw. Looked cold -- 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/-/0w98KFZDylYJ. To post

[RBW] Re: Sunday Toodle Ride Report

Lunch looks especially good. None of that stuff packaged in rocket wrappers. dougP On Sunday, January 13, 2013 1:04:16 PM UTC-8, Michael Rivers wrote: > > Out and about for a ride on a misty, seasonably warm day here in DC. > > http://flic.kr/s/aHsjDB9kpG > > I am hoping to be able to ride thro

[RBW] Re: Weight's a weird thing

I love riding my Hillborne and don't even know what it weighs. I know I weigh 257 so it makes little difference to me if my bike weighs 2-5 pounds less than another one. I own an 80's go fast standard dimension Columbus SL tubed bicycle and it is no faster or more comfortable for me to ride. I p

[RBW] Re: Weight's a weird thing

As long as I can carry my Atlantis up stairs & load onto the hooks on the train, it's not too heavy. My guess is at least 35 lbs. But the scale is upstairs and the bike is in the cold garage; maybe later. dougP On Sunday, January 13, 2013 12:38:01 PM UTC-8, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote

[RBW] Enjoy every minute of it.

With school back on session, the short weekends are dedicated to cramming everything that I want/need to do before the Monday starts. Seeing friends and family, doing working stuff, hanging out with friends all make priority before riding my bike for myself. It's hard to find the time to do som

Re: [RBW] Enjoy every minute of it.

> > Nice. I was stuck at work all weekend... No riding for me... -- Sent from Gmail Mobile -- 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 g

[RBW] Re: An interesting match of the Nitto R-15 rear rack and Berthoud panniers

On Monday, November 5, 2012 5:04:23 PM UTC-8, dougP wrote: > > Jim: > > Is the lower horizontal bar on the R-15 intended for pannier mounting? > > Just wanted to give post info that the standard Ortlieb rolltop bags mount to the lower bar of the r-15 rack without any issues. The clips are ad

[RBW] Re: Weight's a weird thing

Cool, thanks for the added detail. As to my point, Im not sure I have one, though Im not sure what yours was either. The original poster seemed to opine that the 4 lb difference between a 31lb bike and a 35 lb bike didn't matter much. You suggested he try a bike that weighs about half as much, or a

Re: [RBW] Re: An interesting match of the Nitto R-15 rear rack and Berthoud panniers

Photos would prove you really did... ;-) On Sunday, January 13, 2013, Dave wrote: > > > On Monday, November 5, 2012 5:04:23 PM UTC-8, dougP wrote: >> >> Jim: >> >> Is the lower horizontal bar on the R-15 intended for pannier mounting? >> >> > Just wanted to give post info that the standard Ortlie

[RBW] Re: Weight's a weird thing

I was surprised the OP did not think that pounds of extra weight might not be responsible for the go fast feel of his go fast bike...even though by some standards both are relatively heavy. But 4 pounds is 4 pounds. I was suggesting weight is a significant factor in the gestalt of how a bike ri

[RBW] Re: ISO old, single-pivot Shimano 600 rear brake caliper (allen).

I neglected to say that I need a 600 caliper in "normal" -- not short -- reach size. The spec chart says that the reach required is 54 mm. Thanks. On Sun, Jan 13, 2013 at 4:45 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Have much to trade. Would like to keep it cheap. No need for pads or wheel > guides. > > Cou

Re: [RBW] Re: Panaracer Tour Tire

On Sunday, January 13, 2013 3:33:44 PM UTC-8, > > > I'd say the chances of riding 600km and not having a flat at all are > pretty good, unless you're using extremely flat-prone tires like > Challenge Parigi Roubaix; and even there I went on average 300 miles > between flats. Nothing else I've e

[RBW] Re: Weight's a weird thing

Eflayer, I was just saying that I was surprised they felt so different but were both, in fact, bikes that might shop in the husky section of the store. I like hearing about the interesting nuances of bicycle feel, especially in this case where I have two bikes that I love equally and like to fa

Re: [RBW] Re: Weight's a weird thing

The idea of me weighing a bike is like weighing myself, pointless other than to illustrate what I already know. I sure do like to ride the bikes I have though. I guess if it ever gets to where I am using a scale to weigh my food I can worry about a few pounds here or there on a bike. Not that there

[RBW] Re: Enjoy every minute of it.

Yet another great set of photos Manny! It looks like you're riding out in the Marin Headlands more. Be sure to check out the Green Gulch trail if it's still open. You start it from Muir Beach at the Green Gulch Farm. It's a really great climb up to the ridge and then down Coastal Trail to Tenne

Re: [RBW] Forget bike weight: let's talk about the Portacatena!

I have one, still in the original package. I've never had a bike with the proper dropouts ... or the space (see below). The PC was reputed to be used by racers on descents--with the chain on the Portacatena, the freewheel would not buzz, and they could zip by their opponents undetected. I susp

Re: [RBW] Re: Panaracer Tour Tire

But ultimately, while "real men" fix flats, suffer big miles, ride supple tires, mix goatheads in their cereal, etc RBW Owner's Bunchers tend to "just ride." --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussi

[RBW] Re: Forget bike weight: let's talk about the Portacatena!

I would think that with the prevalence of STI/Ergo/Rapidfire/Gripshifters and their lack of a lockout, it will be a significant liability when one attempts to upshift to a larger gear while pushing super hard and got...nothing but a freewheeling crank with its associated crash. Bishop Bikes mad

Re: [RBW] Re: Weight's a weird thing

Although I do not dispute that weight plays a part in how a bike *feels*, unless your Rivs weigh close to 30 lb or you weigh closer to 100 than 200 lb, those few pounds is only a very small percentage of the total bike+rider+accessories weight, which is what's important in a purely physics-base

[RBW] Re: Campagnolo cable guide 626/A on a Ram

Seeing that the cable stop on the chainstay is on the bottom of the chainstay, even if you can route the rear derailleur cable using the Campagnolo cable guide, how will you address the chainstay cable stop issue? Go with the Teflon cable lining. New cable installations should likely have extra

Re: [RBW] Re: Campagnolo cable guide 626/A on a Ram

Thought I was original and clever using this trick a few years ago ah shoot! On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 12:24 AM, Benz, Sunnyvale, CA wrote: > Seeing that the cable stop on the chainstay is on the bottom of the > chainstay, even if you can route the rear derailleur cable using the > Campagnolo c

Re: [RBW] Re: An interesting match of the Nitto R-15 rear rack and Berthoud panniers

boring nighttime indoor photos prove it ;) On Sunday, January 13, 2013 7:19:45 PM UTC-8, René wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Re: An interesting match of the Nitto R-15 rear rack and Berthoud panniers

Beautiful rack! How do you like it compared to the R14 and the Nitto Big Rear? René On Sunday, January 13, 2013, Dave wrote: > boring nighttime indoor photos prove it ;) > > > >

[RBW] Evening Ride

I had a nice 20ish mile ride to the north end of Lk Washington tonight. It was a bit too chilly for my shoes, but the rest of me stayed warm. The Hilsen is in top form with the Jack Browns (green front, blue back). There was ice encountered, but trod upon without incident. Tomorrow, it will be