Re: [RBW] Nice to Ride the Bombadil again..

2013-05-02 Thread Tom Harrop
That looks really nice. Good call on the colour. By the way I've had good luck fixing squeaky B17s with a bit of Obenauf's or equivalent between the leather and the metal frame... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscr

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto, Phil Wood, Carradice, Sugino, Campy, and more....

2013-05-02 Thread hsmitham
Wow! Thats 'a list of parts well done. Hugh On Wednesday, May 1, 2013 10:43:06 PM UTC-7, Matt Gilkey wrote: > > OK, here we go again.. > > > > Hello, > > My name is Matt and I have a problem. In addition to bikes, I like bike > parts. Parts made in America. Parts made in Japan. Oh, any p

[RBW] Riv Suggestion Box: San Marcos

2013-05-02 Thread bobish
It's clearly a soma bike, designed by riv/grant—so soma decides the branding, etc. "This is a bike we were commissioned to design for Soma Fabrications of San Francisco, for distribution to its many dealers. We’re friends with the SOMA people, and they wanted a Rivendell-designed bike. As par

Re: [RBW] Re: Question for modern geometry race bike only riders who later went to Rivendells.

2013-05-02 Thread Steven Frederick
Moving my seat forward a bit cleared up my lower back troubles, FWIW. Slamming a saddle all the way back on a setback post only works if the seat tube angle is too steep for you, really, and/or if you're using a B-17. Many seat/bike combos don't require one to go to that extreme... On Mon, Apr 29

[RBW] Re: What'r you using for cush on your Moustache Bars under your tape?

2013-05-02 Thread stevef
I've tried quite a few options but the best I've found is Fizik brand gel pads. It's just the right density, not too firm, not too squishy, it's trim-able to customize fit, and removable for re-use. If you want to add some cush to your bars, I think this is the stuff to use. Steve On Wedne

[RBW] Re: Headsets and bottom brackets, sexy reliable vs. cheap reliable what's your take?

2013-05-02 Thread C.J. Filip
Tange Levin HS - cheapy but so good. Never needs adjustment, in my experience. Will get a silver CK if the Tange ever wears out. Have a Phil BB but a Shimano UN-5x is currently filling the role with no problems. The Phil will see use again when the Shimano wears out. I used to downhill on a

[RBW] Re: What'r you using for cush on your Moustache Bars under your tape?

2013-05-02 Thread C.J. Filip
Nothing! Bare-barred and liking it. The bars are on an '87 Bridgestone T700. On Thursday, May 2, 2013 5:35:54 AM UTC-7, stevef wrote: > > I've tried quite a few options but the best I've found is Fizik brand gel > pads. It's just the right density, not too firm, not too squishy, it's > trim-

Re: [RBW] Re: What'r you using for cush on your Moustache Bars under your tape?

2013-05-02 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I'm not quite so hardy, but I agree that if your bar is well set up (and appropriate to your physiology) it needs little padding. That said, we used to use Spenco (tm) shoe inserts, cut and shaped as needed, at pressure points. On Thu, May 2, 2013 at 7:28 AM, C.J. Filip wrote: > Nothing! Bare-

[RBW] Re: Riv Suggestion Box: San Marcos

2013-05-02 Thread RJM
I was in the same boat but popped for the Roadeo. I sold a bunch of other stuff I had laying around taking up space on ebay and the like so I could get the frame. Now I am doing the same thing to get parts to build up the Roadeo. I was looking at the San Marcos too and almost decided to buy that

Re: [RBW] Re: Question for modern geometry race bike only riders who later went to Rivendells.

2013-05-02 Thread PATRICK MOORE
It depends on the rider. I slam my saddles (original Flites) all the way back on high setback posts (older Dura Ace) on bikes with 73* seat angles because I really should have listened to Grant and gone 72 or 72.5! My back is more comfortable with a way-back saddle, not to mention more pedaling pow

[RBW] Re: Riv Suggestion Box: San Marcos

2013-05-02 Thread Garth
Stating the obvious here , it's a Soma Brand frame, not a Rivendell ! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegrou

[RBW] Re: Headsets and bottom brackets, sexy reliable vs. cheap reliable what's your take?

2013-05-02 Thread Matthew J
Here is one reason to go Phil: http://philwood.com/products/bbpages/midcupguards.php Swell looking bb mud guard cups available is silver and several other colors. Of course if they work with less expensive bbs then no reason to go all Phil. -- You received this message because you are subsc

[RBW] FS: 56cm Waterford RSE-22 Frame/Fork

2013-05-02 Thread bwg
Hello all, Apologies to those of you who also read i-BOB, but I thought this might also interest the RBWers who don't: 2001 Waterford RSE-22 frame/fork and headset for sale 56cm c-t-c seat tube 56.5cm c-t-c top tube 22 series frame/fork, fully lugged Built for 700c wheels and cantilever brakes H

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv on Flickr

2013-05-02 Thread Will Mill
Jim, That is interesting. Maybe something about posting our images in a well-viewed group adds to the chances of the Flickr algorithm grabbing it? I also notice that your view statistics are about same as mine. Nice lookin' bomb-proof Hung. Cheers, Will On May 1, 2013, at 10:48 AM, "Jim M."

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv on Flickr

2013-05-02 Thread Will Mill
Hugh, Thanks for the kind words -- and I agree with your comments about film. I urge you to try film again. It has reawakened the joy in photography for me. Cheers, Will On May 1, 2013, at 12:42 PM, hsmitham wrote: > Hi Will, Congratulations it's a wonderful image and transcends the bicycle,

Re: [RBW] Ride Report: 3 Days in Purgatory (Canyon)

2013-05-02 Thread Peter Morgano
Awesome trip photos, jealous of the family time in the great outdoors. You are blessed. On Thu, May 2, 2013 at 1:51 AM, René Sterental wrote: > Great photos! Thanks for sharing. > > > On Wednesday, May 1, 2013, Scot Brooks wrote: > >> Looks like a nice outing, Patrick. I'm digging the pullovers

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv on Flickr

2013-05-02 Thread Will Mill
Thank you for the kind words. Actually, no, Flickr did not notify. I happened to notice that the view statistics were increasing at a rate of 60/hour which is unheard of for me, so I started Googling around. At first I noticed our fearless leader Mr. Cyclofiend posted the image on tumblr -- and

[RBW] hubs

2013-05-02 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Peter: received the hubs; many thanks. What is your paypal address so I can reimburse the shipping? PAM -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-

[RBW] Re: hubs

2013-05-02 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Sorry: damn this interface. Wish it had a "reply" and "reply all" option. Peter: needless to say, please reply offlist. On Thu, May 2, 2013 at 9:16 AM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Peter: received the hubs; many thanks. What is your paypal address so I > can reimburse the shipping? > > PAM > --

Re: [RBW] Re: Cycling computers

2013-05-02 Thread Steven Frederick
> > > >> >> ...Did try a wireless for a bit, but there are too many areas where I >> ride that have interference with the sensor >> > Yeah, I don't use them for that reason as well. But I do kind of miss the (false) triple digit maximum speeds though! -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Headsets and bottom brackets, sexy reliable vs. cheap reliable what's your take?

2013-05-02 Thread Ryan
The oooh shiny gene is not restricted to males:) On Tuesday, April 30, 2013 1:07:03 PM UTC-5, jinxed wrote: > > Things have a way of snowballing. > > The headset in my AR had been feeling ratchety for a while and then the > bottom bracket started giving me the grit so I decided to give in and t

[RBW] OT: Someone else is trying to reinvent the wheel, literally

2013-05-02 Thread Scot Brooks
It's always nice to see people trying to innovate, but I doubt Jim Thill, Peter White, or Rich Lesnik will be too worried about this. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1205277475/loopwheels-for-a-smoother-more-comfortable-bicycle -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Cycling computers

2013-05-02 Thread Ron Mc
if you don't mind the wires, the Cateye Cadence is cheap https://www.google.com/shopping/product/10893613039136828338?q=cateye+cadence&rlz=1C1PRFA_enUS414US414&oq=cateye+cadence&aqs=chrome.0.57j0l3j62.2705j0&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&ei=o4eCUavhM6qB0QHxMw&ved=0CKEBELkk It's what I have on my

Re: [RBW] Ride Report: 3 Days in Purgatory (Canyon)

2013-05-02 Thread Anne Paulson
It's more than a matter of feeling the nuances of traction, if you haven't got any. I recall a time where I was trying to ride my Atlantis down a steep, sandy fire road. I had to crash the bike to stop; traction was just absent. But I'm guessing that softness and width of tires, as well as lugs, ma

[RBW] Re: gear cog combo change ???

2013-05-02 Thread dougP
Charlie: "...appears to shift fine." You have your verdict. This stuff isn't quite as fiddly as the manufacturers would like us to think. On a recent visit to Harris' website, I notice they list 11, 12, 13, & 14 tooth smallest cogs, suitable for either 8 or 9 speed. Funny little note at t

[RBW] Re: OT: Someone else is trying to reinvent the wheel, literally

2013-05-02 Thread dougP
The whole thing looks a bit loopy. dougP On Thursday, May 2, 2013 8:34:31 AM UTC-7, Scot Brooks wrote: > > It's always nice to see people trying to innovate, but I doubt Jim Thill, > Peter White, or Rich Lesnik will be too worried about this. > http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1205277475/l

[RBW] Re: Riv Suggestion Box: San Marcos

2013-05-02 Thread Jeremy Till
As I understand it, this isn't the first time that GP has designed a bike for another maker concurrently with Riv and then marketed them through Riv as well, the other most obvious examples being the Herons, dating from around the turn of the century. My wife recently bought one of these frame

Re: [RBW] Re: Question for modern geometry race bike only riders who later went to Rivendells.

2013-05-02 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
The whole idea of where your saddle should be is both overlooked and reasonably important. It helps to have an idea of your personal dimensions - especially if your femur is long relative to your tibia. But it comes back to hip angle, addressed very well in this article - "The Myth of KOPS"

[RBW] Re: hubs

2013-05-02 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
It does have a "Reply to author" option under the "More Message Options" arrow. But, if you are accessing via email. not so much. - J / list admining -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and s

[RBW] Re: Riv's Design Shines Through in Hill Climb/Walk

2013-05-02 Thread Jeremy Till
You can be sure GP considered this activity profile in his designs. A while back (2006-ish?) there was a Reader article about the joys of walking/running with your bike, with some comments on technique. Maybe somebody will post a scan (I have it somewhere, but no scanner). I remember the pic

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto, Phil Wood, Carradice, Sugino, Campy, and more....

2013-05-02 Thread Matt Gilkey
Thanks. It is kind of embarassing. I did not realize how many unused parts I had until I started to go through them all. I guess my wife was right all along! -Matt On Thursday, May 2, 2013 1:19:48 AM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: > Wow! Thats 'a list of parts well done. > > Hugh > > On Wednesday,

Re: [RBW] Ride Report: 3 Days in Purgatory (Canyon)

2013-05-02 Thread Deacon Patrick
Absolutely, Anne. Once we pass the traction threshold, nuances of feeling traction are moot. What I was trying to say is I go slow and use the nuances of traction feel to know if/when I am nearing the threshold, then slow down while brakes still work -- a strategy that does not work if above th

Re: [RBW] Ride Report: 3 Days in Purgatory (Canyon)

2013-05-02 Thread Deacon Patrick
Thanks to members of this list, Grant and Andy especially, who have helped us get our family bikes set up, we now have the ability to ride as a family of six on 4 bikes. Riding as a family is an incredible joy and this trip has been on our list for a while. The bikes make it possible and joyous

[RBW] Re: Riv on Flickr

2013-05-02 Thread Philip Williamson
It's a really good picture. And film! Philip www.biketinker.com On Wednesday, May 1, 2013 5:27:13 AM UTC-7, Will M wrote: > > Hi all. This is interesting. I was having fun quietly shooting my > Rambouillet (with my grandfather's circa-1950 Leica lenses and > supersaturated Fuji Velvia color sl

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv on Flickr

2013-05-02 Thread Philip Williamson
Oh, that's cool. I had no idea that two of my pictures were "Explored." Definitely explains the popularity of the beer Quickbeam picture. Philip www.biketinker.com On Wednesday, May 1, 2013 8:59:07 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gma

Re: [RBW] Re: hubs

2013-05-02 Thread Scott Henry
And that's weird because the iBob list at least has a "reply to all" function on the email version. I've never been to the group page on either list. Scott On Thu, May 2, 2013 at 12:04 PM, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > It does have a "Reply to author" option under the "More Message Options" > arrow.

[RBW] Re: Riv Suggestion Box: San Marcos

2013-05-02 Thread EGNolan
Something that I don't think has been mentioned is liability. If Rivendell isn't sourcing these, isn't making much money per unit and a lot of these are being sold ( I assume more are sold than a normal Riv because of the widespread reach of Merry Sales compared to Riv) then it makes more sense

[RBW] Re: OT: Someone else is trying to reinvent the wheel, literally

2013-05-02 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Always interesting to see "outside the box" cycling innovations, usually, I think, from people who don't have much knowledge or experience with bicycles as they are now. We've had one "inventive" customer, who for several years has been trying to develop a new kind of human powered vehicle. Kno

Re: [RBW] Re: What'r you using for cush on your Moustache Bars under your tape?

2013-05-02 Thread Leslie
On Thursday, May 2, 2013 9:31:47 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > I'm not quite so hardy, but I agree that if your bar is well set up (and > appropriate to your physiology) it needs little padding. > > That said, we used to use Spenco (tm) shoe inserts, cut and shaped as > needed, at pressure p

[RBW] Re: OT: Someone else is trying to reinvent the wheel, literally

2013-05-02 Thread Ron Mc
things that don't need reinventing: fly fishing, bicycle, brooks saddle On Thursday, May 2, 2013 11:57:39 AM UTC-5, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > > Always interesting to see "outside the box" cycling innovations, usually, > I think, from people who don't have much knowledge or experienc

[RBW] Re: Headsets and bottom brackets, sexy reliable vs. cheap reliable what's your take?

2013-05-02 Thread Lynne Fitz
I think my Phil BB on my Sweetpea needs those mud cup guards in green... Ohhh shiny! That said, my Riv Bleriot had a Shimano UN-53 BB which lasted just over 10k miles. Mechanic Mark said it was crunchy and replaced it with another Shimano BB. The headseat was a Shimano Ultegra a friend gave m

[RBW] Re: OT: Someone else is trying to reinvent the wheel, literally

2013-05-02 Thread Jan Heine
I cannot help but laugh at the sentence: *"So you don’t need to rely on fat (and sluggish) tyres to cushion your ride."* Obviously, the inventor isn't aware of recent research – in part by *Bicycle Quarterly* – that has shown that wider tires don't roll any slower than narrow ones. Hence even p

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Nitto, Phil Wood, Carradice, Sugino, Campy, and more....

2013-05-02 Thread Andrew Letton
Don't worry Matt; you're not alone. There are probably more of us like you than we care to admit! (My name is Andrew, and I have a problem...) cheers, Andrew (who needs - and truly wants - to post a similar list of parts for sale...one of these days...) Fro

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Suggestion Box: San Marcos

2013-05-02 Thread qwerty
On 5/2/13, EGNolan wrote: > Something that I don't think has been mentioned is liability. If Rivendell > isn't sourcing these, isn't making much money per unit and a lot of these > are being sold ( I assume more are sold than a normal Riv because of the > widespread reach of Merry Sales compared t

[RBW] Re: Riv Suggestion Box: San Marcos

2013-05-02 Thread Brewster Fong
On Wednesday, May 1, 2013 2:41:04 PM UTC-7, Tonester wrote: > > I feel you on this, I drove a Porsche 914 for years and got a lot of crap > from the Porsche crowds. (914 was sold everywhere else as a VW). Haha, now if you had a 914-6, you could have avoided alot of grief :) Btw, a bud

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto, Phil Wood, Carradice, Sugino, Campy, and more....

2013-05-02 Thread RJM
What are the wheels? 700's, 650, 26" ?? On Thursday, May 2, 2013 12:43:06 AM UTC-5, Matt Gilkey wrote: > OK, here we go again.. > > > > Hello, > > My name is Matt and I have a problem. In addition to bikes, I like bike > parts. Parts made in America. Parts made in Japan. Oh, any part

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne: For the next batch in 2013 sizing is changing

2013-05-02 Thread Michael
The best way to know would be to call Rivendell and ask them what it's gonna be on the new frames. They could say for sure. Rivendell emailed me the blueprint in February, 2013 to help me know the "actual" length of the tube before buying - not virtual length. So I guess it is current to the

[RBW] Re: What'r you using for cush on your Moustache Bars under your tape?

2013-05-02 Thread Michael
> > I like the moustache bars. Very casual feeling bar. Makes for fantastic > braking and bar end shifting. Puts the levers right there. Nice. > > But the outside half of my paws hurt after a few miles. Seems like from > bar ends to the brake hoods, that part of my hand is the main contact on

[RBW] Re: Cycling computers

2013-05-02 Thread Bryan
I spend too much of my life looking at a screen. I really don't want to see one when I'm on my bike! Bryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email t

[RBW] Re: What'r you using for cush on your Moustache Bars under your tape?

2013-05-02 Thread Michael
> > I like the moustache bars. Very casual feeling bar. Makes for fantastic >> braking and bar end shifting. Puts the levers right there. Nice. >> > But the outside half of my paws hurt after a few miles. Seems like from >> bar ends to the brake hoods, that part of my hand is the main contact on

[RBW] Re: What'r you using for cush on your Moustache Bars under your tape?

2013-05-02 Thread Bryan
I like them, too. I'm hooked on Noodles because of all the available hand positions, but the immediate brake access on the m-bars can't be beat for a hectic commute. I originally bought them for commuting in cold weather. You can wear big mittens on them and still negotiate the brakes levers -

[RBW] Riding without a computer

2013-05-02 Thread Deacon Patrick
The thread asking about computers got me thinking -- I bet there are others here who intentionally do not ride with a computer. I was curious your experiences. Here are mine… I ride without a computer. Why? Because I am too stupid to control the gadget rather than unwittingly allowing the gadge

[RBW] Re: Riding without a computer

2013-05-02 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
I don't use a cycle computer except on my kid-crank tandem. And that's mostly to entertain the kids, and also to impress me with how many miles those little buggers can pedal. On Thursday, May 2, 2013 6:23:24 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > The thread asking about computers got me thinking -

[RBW] FS: Nitto R-14 Top Rack $120, shipping included!

2013-05-02 Thread boomer
I mounted this rear rack and used it once and decided that I only need a front rack and bag. It could be mounted on the front if needed. $120, with shipping included for the continental US (save a little). Originally purchased from Riv, includes four P clamps and hardware. Looks brand new. -

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv on Flickr

2013-05-02 Thread cyclotourist
Adding beer to any bicycle picture tends to exponentially increase views! Big Huge Labs has a bunch of cool flickr stuff. Cheers, David On Thu, May 2, 2013 at 9:32 AM, Philip Williamson < philip.william...@gmail.com> wrote: > Oh, that's cool. I had no idea that two of my pictures were > "Exp

[RBW] Re: Riding without a computer

2013-05-02 Thread Joe Bernard
I ditched 'em because I got tired of being reminded how slow I am on rides in which I had no reason to go faster (all of them). I miss the mileage feature, but I suppose I could get that on my smartypants phone if I ever bothered to figure out how. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Thursday, May 2,

[RBW] Re: Riv Suggestion Box: San Marcos

2013-05-02 Thread Joe Bernard
This thread is making me want Mark's BOM *really bad*. It duplicates my Bleriot almost down to the color, and I don't have the money! Grrr... On Tuesday, April 30, 2013 12:17:25 PM UTC-7, Doug Williams wrote: > I’m looking at getting a San Marcos from Rivendell soon. Of course, I > would REALLY

[RBW] Re: Riding without a computer

2013-05-02 Thread Michael
> > I like computers just to log my miles. > And it is fun to see what your time and average speed, etc. is for certain > rides. > > I like temperature features too. > > But I bet it would be liberating in a certain way to ride without one. -- You received this message because you are su

[RBW] Re: Riding without a computer

2013-05-02 Thread Kelly
I got rid of mine.. I agree with you the fastest way to overdue it is to chase a number or someone else. Kelly On Thursday, May 2, 2013 6:23:24 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > The thread asking about computers got me thinking -- I bet there are > others here who intentionally do not ride w

[RBW] Re: What'r you using for cush on your Moustache Bars under your tape?

2013-05-02 Thread Michael
@CJ Philip: How high are your bars? Angle? Just wondering. You must have hands of steel! Can you post a pic of your set up? Fun to see. On Wednesday, April 24, 2013 6:42:46 PM UTC-4, Michael wrote: > I see lotsa M bar pics around here, and seems like alot of the bars I see > are super chun

[RBW] Re: Bombadil for self-defense

2013-05-02 Thread Michael
> > I think there was an RBW blug about a cyclist who knocked down/out an > approaching assailant while still riding. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it,

[RBW] Re: OT: Someone else is trying to reinvent the wheel, literally

2013-05-02 Thread pb
For an urban utility/runaround bike with small diameter wheels, this strikes me as a very clever idea. I was waiting to discover that the tires were non-pneumatic, which might make the whole assembly even more attractive, as there would be no more flats. I wonder if the loops smooth things ou

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto, Phil Wood, Carradice, Sugino, Campy, and more....

2013-05-02 Thread Benz, Sunnyvale, CA
Looks like the Rivy-hubbed wheels are 26" as per "559" label on the rims. On Thursday, May 2, 2013 12:41:18 PM UTC-7, RJM wrote: > > What are the wheels? 700's, 650, 26" ?? > > > > On Thursday, May 2, 2013 12:43:06 AM UTC-5, Matt Gilkey wrote: > >> OK, here we go again.. >> >> >> >> He

Re: [RBW] Re: OT: Someone else is trying to reinvent the wheel, literally

2013-05-02 Thread Peter Morgano
Changing a tube is a 5 minute job, I doubt you could go to your lbs with a broken "loop thing" hahaha. Some ideas should stay just that. On May 2, 2013 8:55 PM, "pb" wrote: > For an urban utility/runaround bike with small diameter wheels, this > strikes me as a very clever idea. I was waiting to

Re: [RBW] Re: What'r you using for cush on your Moustache Bars under your tape?

2013-05-02 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I must try my own advice. I have the same problem with the Midge bar: my left palm just won't be comfortable. I taped a 1" X 2" aluminum plate on the end of the left hook to give my palm more surface, but my hand still gets numb. Anyone want to trade for the Midge? I should have stuck with the 46

Re: [RBW] Riding without a computer

2013-05-02 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I gave up my computers, but I like to track my miles, so I use Cyclemeter on my iPhone. That said, the best way to learn to pace yourself according to terrain and conditions internal and external is to ride fixed gears exclusively for several years in a windy, rolling environment. It really did ta

Re: [RBW] Riding without a computer

2013-05-02 Thread Robert
I've just switched from strava/cyclemete on iphone to a Garmin 305 and 800 (won one, the other a gift). 1 computer for all bikes, incl HR, altitude, and power if I want (I do). Pretty neat, and long batt life. Best Regards, R Zeidler Prime Mover On May 2, 2013, at 9:36 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote

Re: [RBW] Riding without a computer

2013-05-02 Thread Joe Bernard
I think I'm going to turn one of my bikes into a fixie. My singlespeed folder has transformed my thoughts on shifting, and now I don't do much of it on my geared bikes. I honestly had no idea it was so easy to climb things without downshifting constantly. On Thursday, May 2, 2013 6:36:07 PM UT

[RBW] Re: Riding without a computer

2013-05-02 Thread Garth
All I do not want/need/desire is *another* computer while on the sanctity of the bicycle !!! It is a time to open thine eyes,ears and all senses wide and far, enjoy the ride and forget about anything other than* where I Am * :-) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to th

Re: [RBW] Riding without a computer

2013-05-02 Thread Deacon Patrick
Great point, Patrick. Thanks to input from this group and Grant, I've done much the same thing, though without riding a fixie. I was amazed on our recent trip by how easy it was to ride up the rollers without shifting. Of course, where I live, there aren't hills you can see the top of. That make

Re: [RBW] Riding without a computer

2013-05-02 Thread PATRICK MOORE
To save your knees, learn to stand for extended periods! My 58 year old knees are still working, thank God. On Thu, May 2, 2013 at 7:44 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > I think I'm going to turn one of my bikes into a fixie. My singlespeed > folder has transformed my thoughts on shifting, and now I don'

[RBW] Re: gear cog combo change ???

2013-05-02 Thread charlie
yea, the instruction manual mentions not using different cogs with different (letter designated) cassettes but that is probably for index shifting purposes, I imagine. I sure like the 44x13 ratio on a certain part of my local route and the one tooth jump to my top gear is fine. I rarely use the

Re: [RBW] Riding without a computer

2013-05-02 Thread Ron Mc
all I ride with is a printout of a Sheldon gear chart, but my daughter has a Cateye Strada Cadence, and my buddy has the Garmin GPS heart-rate, etc. I shift mostly on my half-steps up front. But I agree, riding to the computer is like answering the cell phone at the river. On Thursday, May

Re: [RBW] Riding without a computer

2013-05-02 Thread Jimmy Hutch
When I got my AHH last year I decided to order it "as recommended by the chef", Keven was the chef in my case. As such it was my first bike without computer and with flat pedals, a basket, friction shifting and cloth tape. The lack of a computer may have reduced my fitness because I am much les

[RBW] Re: gear cog combo change ???

2013-05-02 Thread Andy Smitty Schmidt
I rarely use the 24X32 granny on my AHH, but every once in a while it's nice to "spin loose". If it's too steep or I'm too tired to push, I just walk. --Andy On Wednesday, May 1, 2013 8:41:13 PM UTC-7, charlie wrote: > > >- Just installed a HG 11-30 eight speed but used a HG 7 12 tooth c

[RBW] Re: OT: Someone else is trying to reinvent the wheel, literally

2013-05-02 Thread Jan Heine
Airless tires have so much resistance that you'd rather change a flat every 10 miles! We tested a set of airless tires for our latest tire test (Bicycle Quarterly Spring 2013), and found that they used 50% more power than a good racing tire. Maintaining 20 mph was very hard work. And in corners

Re: [RBW] Re: OT: Someone else is trying to reinvent the wheel, literally

2013-05-02 Thread PATRICK MOORE
A very slight correction. From my own admittedly limited experience, air less tires fell no worse than: Thick belted tire with Heavy, stiff sidewalls, lined with Heavy Mr Tuffys, with 500 gram thorn-proof tubes laced with A pint of Slime. An airless tire can actually feel better than this --

[RBW] Re: Riding without a computer

2013-05-02 Thread hsmitham
I for one like having a computer if for any other reason than to log miles. I may be fooling myself but I don't chase the speed or anyone else for that matter I just ride at a pace that feels good! If I feel spritely than I up it a bit, but mostly I gauge my distance and such and set a pace I ca

[RBW] Re: Riding without a computer

2013-05-02 Thread Bryan
The last cycle computer I had was an analog speedometer on my Schwinn when I was a kid. Do they still make those? Bryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, sen

[RBW] May Day ride

2013-05-02 Thread Leslie
So there was a meeting in Abingdon yesterday that drug me away from Big Stone Gap. Wrapped up around noon. Instead of driving back to the office, nor wanting to head straight back home to Kingsport... I'd planned ahead, and brought my Bomba along w/ me to Abingdon. Had shorts on under my kh

[RBW] Re: Riding without a computer

2013-05-02 Thread hangtownmatt
Personally, I like my computer. Primarily, I like the odometer. I like to know how many miles I get out of a set of tires, a chain, and various other consumables/components. I like to know how many miles I rode his year, last year, and how many miles I have on my Sam Hillborne. I also keep a

Re: [RBW] May Day ride

2013-05-02 Thread Seth Vidal
Looks like a great way to spend the afternoon. Damascus has a very different feel than Abingdon, that transition must be interesting by biking through the woods. :) -sv On Thu, May 2, 2013 at 11:35 PM, Leslie wrote: > So there was a meeting in Abingdon yesterday that drug me away from Big > S

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto, Phil Wood, Carradice, Sugino, Campy, and more....

2013-05-02 Thread Matt Gilkey
> > Sorry I forgot to include the wheel size, big oversight on my part. They >>> are 26 inches, and I have dropped the price to $325.00 shipped. Thanks for >>> all of the responses. A lot of the items have been sold and everyone has >>> been a pleasure to deal with. I will post an updated list