Re: [RBW] Re: Best/Worst

I love the German mirror! I've never had problems with it. Well, besides it being constantly knocked around when I'm walking, parking, or carrying the bike. But, it's easy to re-adjust when I'm riding, because the mirror will stay in the position it was last put (or whacked). I mount mine about

[RBW] Re: Best/Worst

German Mirror: I have Albas and mount it just forward of the brake levers. At first I was really annoyed that it kept moving, knocking into things, etc, but now I actually like that it can move, so I can rotate it in when I put it in a car (or when I am wearing my poncho over my handlebars durin

Re: [RBW] Riv e-bike conversion?

I agree, with the further caveat that they don't use it to go too fast on MUPS and other non-motorized trails/routes. On Fri, Jan 10, 2014 at 10:38 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > IMHO, not anathema at all! I know there's that divide in the bicycling > world between assists and not, but I think it's b

Re: [RBW] Bike Camping. We are DOING IT WRONG

Yes! That's a cool shelter. Do you lay a piece of plastic down underneath your sleeping bag/mat? I like that you can park your bike inside! I'm not sold on a screen-less tent; Iowa has fierce mosquitos in summer. I have this tent (Big Agnes Emerald Mtn SL3), which is crazy light for a 3-person

[RBW] Re: Maryland overnighter

Fantastic! With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, January 15, 2014 2:39:24 PM UTC-7, BIKIE46 wrote: > > Here in the Mid-Atlantic, you have to take your mini-vacations when you > can. These two Sam Hillbournes took a couple of dry days in the 50's, > sandwiched between lots of rain to do a bike cam

[RBW] single speed Sam

I've got my Sam set up at the moment as kind of a cyborg single speed with a 40/26/bashguard up front and a 16 tooth cog in back with whatever spacers and old cogs I had in my parts bucket. No front derailler at the moment. All this is held together with a normal length chain running through a l

Re: [RBW] Bike Camping. We are DOING IT WRONG

I agree about the bug screen. I didn't experience that on the trip shown -- too wet, except for the giant banana slugs that I had to pluck off the inside of the tent walls each morning. I'll take giant banana slugs over skeeters any day. I hate skeeters. I did not bring a floor as it would get t

[RBW] Re: single speed Sam

This one will do it. http://www.paulcomp.com/melvin.html - Frank On Thursday, January 16, 2014 10:11:06 AM UTC-5, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote: > > I've got my Sam set up at the moment as kind of a cyborg single speed with > a 40/26/bashguard up front and a 16 tooth cog in back with whatever spacers

[RBW] Re: Sykesville, MD 30-miler on Sam today.

Hi Michael - many thanks for the route info. Looks great! You even indicated where the killer hill is, so I can mentally prepare for it. :) John (also in this Riv group) and I will want to try it out one day. He patiently accommodates my slowish pace. If that wouldn't bother you too much I'd b

[RBW] Re: ISO 60cm canti saluki

Peter, If you (or Tony D., hint hint) are not set on the cantilever brakes option, that 60cm Rambouillet on craigslist, in another recent thread, is a great option. There have been a few discussions recently about how well they convert to 650b (even wide ones, like the Hetres), by using t

[RBW] 13 shots for 13…2013 that is…and maybe a few more...

I'd like to jump on Meade Anderson's bandwagon here before the new year gets old and add 13 of my favorite shots of 2013: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bikecrazy-paul/sets/72157639835254254/ Paul Germain Midlothian, Va. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

Re: [RBW] Bike Camping. We are DOING IT WRONG

If you look at the pic a few slots to the right, you will see a very nice double-toptubed-triplet. PShea On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 9:26 AM, Mike Williams wrote: > Looks like the means to play cricket in the right foreground, Im > definitely bringing that next time! -Mike > > Sent from my iPhone

[RBW] Re: Bar end Silver Shifters + Campy 9 Speed drivetrain

Sweet! Thanks for the knowledge. Time to place a Riv order. Cheers On Tuesday, January 14, 2014 11:04:43 AM UTC-6, Jayme Frye wrote: > > I'm looking at repurposing a 9 speed Campy Veloce long cage rear der and > Campy cassette on a build using bar end Silver Shifters. Anyone have > experience w

[RBW] Maryland overnighter

You picked a great route.Very little traffic and nice scenery. I'm familiar with Rt.224, but not the beautiful campsite you stayed at. Thanks for posting. Richard -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this gro

[RBW] Re: single speed Sam

I read through the Paul Melvin tech pages and it says that the Melvin will wrap up a full 20-teeth of difference between chainrings. That's pretty sweet. It can wrap up that 40/26 with ease. Shift with a stick or leave the front derailer on. On Thursday, January 16, 2014 8:11:10 AM UTC-8, f

[RBW] 2014 Multi-Locale Jamboree-mania - 2 Threads

Just a quick heads up that there are currently two (2) (TWO!) burgeoning RBW Jamborees gaining steam at this point: RBW 20th Anniversary Gathering and Entmoot -- SF Bay edition thread - https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rbw-owners-bunch/f2JuoFUSiP8 and Minneapolis country bike rally

[RBW] Re: Rivendell "SimpleBeam" - New Model - Call for the Seriously Interested

Hey there Bill - Right now, there are less than 10 people who have sent an email saying that they would absolutely, positively be on board. This does not concern me at all, as a number more have contacted me with interest. Plus, the project has only been announced here on the list. I was

[RBW] Re: single speed Sam

2 pulley wheels? How is that better than a derailler? What tensioner do people use who don't want to spend $90 on the Paul? Jay On Thursday, January 16, 2014 8:26:55 PM UTC+2, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > I read through the Paul Melvin tech pages and it says that the Melvin will > wrap up a full 2

[RBW] Re: single speed Sam

On Thursday, January 16, 2014 11:08:21 AM UTC-8, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote: > > 2 pulley wheels? > How is that better than a derailler? > > What tensioner do people use who don't want to spend $90 on the Paul? > >> >>> If you want to be able to shift 14 teeth, you probably need 2 pulley wheels. Ther

[RBW] Re: single speed Sam

there's also the Surly Singleator. its a little cheaper... http://surlybikes.com/parts/drivetrain/singleator Rocky -- 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 e

[RBW] Re: Rivendell "SimpleBeam" - New Model - Call for the Seriously Interested

Jim That all sounds reasonable, and I appreciate the peek into the process. That tells me what I wanted to know. Bill On Thursday, January 16, 2014 10:41:18 AM UTC-8, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > > Hey there Bill - > > Right now, there are less than 10 people who have sent an email saying > tha

[RBW] Re: single speed Sam

"2 pulley wheels?" If you want to run two (or three) chainrings with a single freewheel, then you need two pulley wheels "How is that better than a derailler?" Excellent question. The spring is tons stronger. With a derailer you have exactly the same chain slap properties as you do on any ge

[RBW] Bicycle Music

Bespoken . -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group,

[RBW] Re: School me on Panaracer gumwall casing design.

The story I was told is that modern black wall tires came about because Specialized was trying to copy some Japanese tires and the factory they contracted with wasn't able to reproduce the amber sidewalls, so they just covered the whole thing with black rubber and said this is the new thing, an

Re: [RBW] Re: School me on Panaracer gumwall casing design.

On 01/16/2014 04:40 PM, Evan Baird wrote: The story I was told is that modern black wall tires came about because Specialized was trying to copy some Japanese tires and the factory they contracted with wasn't able to reproduce the amber sidewalls, so they just covered the whole thing with black

Re: [RBW] Re: School me on Panaracer gumwall casing design.

It's exactly the same. Specialized was responsible for those ancient blackwalls on English 3-speeds, too. FACT! OK, just kidding, but here is a real story about Specialized. Working at a Specialized dealer in the late 1980s we were amused to see some of the Taiwan bike boxes with a typo. So

[RBW] WTT: Narrow for wide Noodles

Mine are a Rivendell 41cm (i.e. 43cm c-to-c at the ends); would prefer a 46 but have no objections to a 44 or 48. -- 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 emai

[RBW] All turned around bout rims [SOS Help!]

Hey I need the collective wisdom of this group. First, how does rim width affect tires overall width, height, ride? Does it even make a difference between 22.5 mm and 27.5 mm? What are your thoughts on these rims for a loaded tour/S240 rig: Sheldon Brown 26" rims

Re: [RBW] All turned around bout rims [SOS Help!]

The current thinking seems to echo that of tire design: Wider = better I would say 22.5 to 27.5 is a significant difference and would go wider all else being equal. Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Thu, Jan 16, 2014 at 5:00 PM, hsmitham wrote: > He

[RBW] Re: All turned around bout rims [SOS Help!]

wider rim = wider tire… as in the same tire will be wider on the wider rim. There is a noticeable difference between 22.5 and 27.5… 22.5 is probably close to what's on your Homer. 27.5 will be more like a rim on a beach cruiser. Those all look like double wall rims w/ eyelet's… any of them are

[RBW] Re: All turned around bout rims [SOS Help!]

Hugh: Are these for the Atlantis? What tires are you planning to use? My personal approach is "wider is better & heavier is better". There's only a hundred grams difference so that's a non-issue. Price is reasonable for any of them. A couple of friends have used the Mavic with good succes

[RBW] Re: All turned around bout rims [SOS Help!]

FWIW… I see the Rhyno Lites on cargo bikes all the time. --Smitty On Thursday, January 16, 2014 5:00:38 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote: > > Hey I need the collective wisdom of this group. First, how does rim width > affect tires overall width, height, ride? Does it even make a difference > between

[RBW] FS: Wool arm warmers and jerseys, bike and running shoes

*Salsa Merino Wool Arm Warmers *17"long, size small* $*25 *ProTogs Superwash pure wool jerseys* $20 each Short sleeve blue/black, size small, 15" across chest, 25" long Long sleeve yellow, size small, 16" across chest, 23" long. Few small breaks in one shoulder, wrist, cuff from a fall. Shor

[RBW] Re: All turned around bout rims [SOS Help!]

I would agree wider rims flatten out the tire and increase width. I'm not that excited about Sun rims though. They seem to have more rim to rim height variation than others ( tire fit). And Mavics seem to crack at the eyelets a little more than average. I like the the Velocity noBS rim htt

Re: [RBW] Re: All turned around bout rims [SOS Help!]

Michael, thanks for the offer, however I'm after something a bit different. Be good to ride with again at the RSR. David, that's the vein I was moving towards. Smitty, good to hear the Rhyno lite's are used on Cargo's says volumes about their strength. Doug, Ah could be...I think wider seems to

Re: [RBW] Re: All turned around bout rims [SOS Help!]

Hugh...most people say wheels are not where you scrimp. The noBS rims are about $60 each so kinda mid range. The Rynolites are used on a lots of MTB bikes too and are pretty burly. They are also one of the cheapest rims on the market though, made in China. Maybe you should talk to your wh

[RBW] WTT Viva Tape for Viva Tape (Different Color)

I have green viva tape. Anyone have blue, orange, or other color (maybe) of Viva that they want to trade for green. Send me a message offline. Thanks, Matt -- You rec

Re: [RBW] Re: All turned around bout rims [SOS Help!]

Mike, Does cheap translate into poor performance? ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Jan 16, 2014 at 7:38 PM, Mike Schiller wrote: > Hugh...most people say wheels are not where

[RBW] single speed Sam

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Re: [RBW] Re: All turned around bout rims [SOS Help!]

can't really answer that one Hugh. I'd go with a little lighter rim even for off-road s24o's. 100 gms of rotating weight per wheel ( 1/4 lb) is a lot to deal with unless you are carrying super heavy loads or jumping off cliffs. This is what I would get Velocity Aeroheat is the 26" versio

Re: [RBW] Re: All turned around bout rims [SOS Help!]

Big thumbs up for the dyads. I have 'em on the front, got 'em when I got the SON28, and I'll be building up a rear wheel soon. Manny has 'em on his Hillborne, and that has to count for something* *Yeah, it counts for HEARSAY On Thu, Jan 16, 2014 at 8:48 PM, Mike Schiller wrote: > can't really

[RBW] Bike & Coffee Porn Video

You've been warned, it's safe for work, but maybe not for your wallet: http://vimeo.com/84343669 -- "I want the kind of six pack you can't drink." -- Micah -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

Re: [RBW] Bike & Coffee Porn Video

Thanks for sharing CC, looks like quite a few methods for enjoying coffee, i had no ideer On Thu, Jan 16, 2014 at 9:00 PM, Christopher Chen wrote: > You've been warned, it's safe for work, but maybe not for your wallet: > > http://vimeo.com/84343669 > > -- > "I want the kind of six pack you c

Re: [RBW] Re: All turned around bout rims [SOS Help!]

Mike, Your link didn't work? Does Velocity make the Dyad in a 26" rim? ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Jan 16, 2014 at 8:48 PM, Mike Schiller wrote: > can't really answer th

Re: [RBW] Bike & Coffee Porn Video

You know what's missing from that video mustache man? A cricket bat. I bet you can make a mean cup of coffee with a cricket bat. On Thu, Jan 16, 2014 at 9:06 PM, Michael Williams wrote: > Thanks for sharing CC, looks like quite a few methods for enjoying > coffee, i had no ideer > > > On Thu

Re: [RBW] Bike & Coffee Porn Video

Ha! Yes yes , I can picture it now On Thu, Jan 16, 2014 at 9:08 PM, Christopher Chen wrote: > You know what's missing from that video mustache man? > > A cricket bat. I bet you can make a mean cup of coffee with a cricket bat. > > > On Thu, Jan 16, 2014 at 9:06 PM, Michael Williams < > mkerna

Re: [RBW] Re: All turned around bout rims [SOS Help!]

try this... http://www.velocityusa.com/product/rims#sizes-tab On Thu, Jan 16, 2014 at 9:07 PM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Mike, > > Your link didn't work? Does Velocity make the Dyad in a 26" rim? > > ~Hugh > > "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep > moving." -- Albert

Re: [RBW] Re: All turned around bout rims [SOS Help!]

How about these? http://www.velocityusa.com/product/rims/nobs-559 ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Jan 16, 2014 at 8:48 PM, Mike Schiller wrote: > can't really answer that on

Re: [RBW] Re: All turned around bout rims [SOS Help!]

No Dyad in 26" but the Aeroheat looks incredibly similar: http://www.velocityusa.com/product/rims/aeroheat-559 On Thu, Jan 16, 2014 at 9:16 PM, Andy Schmidt <54ca...@gmail.com> wrote: > try this... http://www.velocityusa.com/product/rims#sizes-tab > > > On Thu, Jan 16, 2014 at 9:07 PM, Hugh Smit

Re: [RBW] Re: All turned around bout rims [SOS Help!]

Right they don't make a Dyad in 26" ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Jan 16, 2014 at 9:18 PM, Christopher Chen wrote: > No Dyad in 26" but the Aeroheat looks incredibly simil

Re: [RBW] Re: All turned around bout rims [SOS Help!]

hmmm link worked for me. The Aeroheat uses the same extrusion as the Dyad. I don't know why they don't call it a Dyad? Shop around, you can buy them for around $50 per rim. ~mike On Thursday, January 16, 2014 9:16:31 PM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: > > try this… http://www.velocity

Re: [RBW] Re: All turned around bout rims [SOS Help!]

BigSchill Mike already mentioned the NoBS. it lacks eyelet's, but I imagine they've beefed it up accordingly. FWIW... I was contemplating the Velocity Cliffhanger (559) for my tandem... it's like an over wide 26" Dyad. On Thu, Jan 16, 2014 at 9:20 PM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Right they don't mak

Re: [RBW] Re: All turned around bout rims [SOS Help!]

Oh my! I'm going back and forth between a rabble and sanity. No really thanks Andy I'll check it out. But first. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Jan 16, 2014 at 9:16 PM, Andy

Re: [RBW] Re: All turned around bout rims [SOS Help!]

Got it Mike. I'll check them out and talk to the wheel builder. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Jan 16, 2014 at 9:22 PM, Mike Schiller wrote: > hmmm link worked for me. The

Re: [RBW] Re: All turned around bout rims [SOS Help!]

The noBS is what I suggested before. But I really think it's too heavy for most uses except for really heavy loads, tandems and larger riders. The Aeroheat is exactly the same rim geometry as the Dyad. They both come from the same extrusion die. For some reason when they roll at 26" and small

Re: [RBW] Re: All turned around bout rims [SOS Help!]

Thanks Mike. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Jan 16, 2014 at 9:37 PM, Mike Schiller wrote: > The noBS is what I suggested before. But I really think it's too heavy > for mos

[RBW] Bleriot, the Hat

Alas, it doesn't seem to be available any more. Perhaps Grant can bring it back? http://fifocycle.blogspot.com/2010/12/new-hats-for-icy-winds.html Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gro

Re: [RBW] Bleriot, the Hat

They might still have some in different fabrics: http://www.fifocycle.com/collections/heavyweight-collection/products/mod-310-the-bleriot-1203 Very fashionable! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Thu, Jan 16, 2014 at 9:45 PM, Eric Norris wrote: > Alas

[RBW] Re: Sykesville, MD 30-miler on Sam today.

> Anytime. Sounds like fun. Just email me: john11.2...@gmail.com > -- 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...@googlegroup

[RBW] Re: All turned around bout rims [SOS Help!]

The early mountain bikes had 32mm rims for the 50mm or so tires they had. The tire and rim with were proportional. Mtn bike tire rims got skinnier when Keith Bontrager (this is not a knock, he has been a hero) cut down Mavic road rims (MA-2, 20.5mm) to mtn bike 26 size, and big rim makers and

Re: [RBW] Re: All turned around bout rims [SOS Help!]

I know Grant you are a chatty sort. But really thanks for the explanation with some history behind it...history is always fun stuff in my book! Lesson and all. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.