Re: [RBW] Down tube friction shfiters and 9-cog cassettes

2014-02-05 Thread Bruce Herbitter
I've shifted 9s friction for the past 15,000 miles on a Ram and a Saluki. Bar ends, but don't see that DT,would be different. No issues. On 2/4/2014 11:33 PM, Reid wrote: I'm thinking of getting a Riv AHH (would be my second Riv). My long time ride has simple down tube friction shifters with

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter Bikepacking tips?

2014-02-05 Thread Deacon Patrick
With rope, yes. That's why I went with a pulk, which has poles between the sled and me. But that remains a question as to how it effects my vertigo. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Bosco interrupted?

2014-02-05 Thread John Philip
I tried it for a while on my Atlantis. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cnyriv/7609435504/ It worked fine although the inverse lever/canti combo I used was difficult to adjust and was very mushy. I've since changed to Albastache on this bike. I never much liked the stem shifters in this setup

Re: [RBW] Down tube friction shfiters and 9-cog cassettes

2014-02-05 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
I'd stick with 7/8 sp cassettes. Here's why. Riv's Silver shifter isn't a true friction shifter, but a ratchet. That means the shifter has a finite number of stops rather than an infinite number of positions in true friction. If you try to shift to a position between the ratchet clicks, the shif

Re: [RBW] Down tube friction shfiters and 9-cog cassettes

2014-02-05 Thread justinaugust
I've never been able to get friction to work reliably on 9sp in the situations I need. Heading into hills, starting out, anywhere where the torque amps up I would get the dreaded ghost shift and CH CHUNK! I would stick with 8sp, personally. -J -- You received this message because you are sub

[RBW] Re: Down tube friction shfiters and 9-cog cassettes

2014-02-05 Thread Michael Hechmer
I have used both BE & DT silver shifters with 9 spd cassettes for very many years with very few problems. My Ram, set up with an HG 11-28 cassette and the new Ultegra RD is the best shifting bike I have ever owned, and that includes two bikes with Ultegra SIS. When I have had problems it has

[RBW] Re: Down tube friction shfiters and 9-cog cassettes

2014-02-05 Thread Takashi
I use Gran Compe downtube friction (ratchet) shifters with Shimano XT 10-speed cog. So far I have not noticed any problems with them. It's my only bike with friction shifters, so I don't know whether it's good or bad compared to fewer speed cogs. Takashi 2014年2月5日水曜日 14時33分49秒 UTC+9 Reid: > >

[RBW] Re: Down tube friction shfiters and 9-cog cassettes

2014-02-05 Thread Pondero
Hi Reid, I haven't tried the 9-speed, but am using Silver downtube shifters with an 8-speed cassette. I find it delightful. I am not a highly-skilled shifter, but get the shift right with no need to fine-tune most of the time. Sometimes fine-tuning is needed, but it doesn't bother me. Becaus

[RBW] Re: Down tube friction shfiters and 9-cog cassettes

2014-02-05 Thread Ron Mc
I'm shifting 8 on friction DT and 7 on friction barcons. My daughter's go fast has Shimano (Miche custom) 9-speed rear with Ultegra road RD and Microshift 9-speed barcon. It is the best shifter I've ever seen. My next bike is going to be a Microshift drivetrain. On Wednesday, February 5, 2

Re: [RBW] Re: Wheelbuilding advice: spoke gauge? symmetrical rim?

2014-02-05 Thread Leslie
AASHTA: >From http://sheldonbrown.com/wheelbuild.html : *Double-butted spokes do more than save weight. The thick ends make them as strong in the highly-stressed areas as straight-gauge spokes of the same thickness, but the thinner middle sections make the spokes effectively more elastic, allow

Re: [RBW] Re: Down tube friction shfiters and 9-cog cassettes

2014-02-05 Thread Tim Gavin
I'm shifting a 9 speed 11-34 cassette with Silver shifters and the Microshift RD. Works great, no problems. My Riv shifts where and when I want it to. However, I'm going back to a 7 speed 14-34 freewheel when I build my new wheels, simply because I have a Phil FW hub sitting unused. Tim On We

[RBW] Re: FS: Filson Oil Cloth Parka (L) $200, like new

2014-02-05 Thread Kieran J
Or perhaps the OP always measures his height laying down? KJ On Tuesday, February 4, 2014 10:33:32 PM UTC-5, Kevin Mulcahy wrote: > > > I will entertain any reasonable offer. If you'd like the jacket, please > contact me off list with a price that you'd be happy with and let work > somethin

[RBW] Re: First Grand Bois Flat :-(

2014-02-05 Thread Anton Tutter
[knocks on wood] Bike 1: My Shogun used mostly for brevet-type rides, regular hetres, over 1000 miles, more than half on gravel. One flat. It was from a thorn it picked up after I walked the bike through a thorny bush, my bad. Bike 2: Wife's errand bike, regular Hetres, and she rides it exclu

[RBW] Re: First Grand Bois Flat :-(

2014-02-05 Thread Anton Tutter
I think there are a lot of factors that contribute to flat frequency, but I think at the top of the list are total axle weight and tire pressure. I'm only 160 lb and keep my Hetres between 30 psi (for gravel) and 45 psi (for smooth pavement), and I think this might explain why I've only had one

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter Bikepacking tips?

2014-02-05 Thread ascpgh
Hope it's controllable within expectations, what a great plan. That makes me recall the effect of early rides on the tandem where its rigidity transmitted the minutia of movement by my dear (wife) stoker, making me feel very much as if I was soon to fall over. No vertigo problems for me other

Re: [RBW] Down tube friction shfiters and 9-cog cassettes

2014-02-05 Thread Joe Hogg
On 02/05/2014 02:55 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: I'd stick with 7/8 sp cassettes. Here's why. Riv's Silver shifter isn't a true friction shifter, but a ratchet. That means the shifter has a finite number of stops rather than an infinite number of position

Re: [RBW] Down tube friction shfiters and 9-cog cassettes

2014-02-05 Thread Eric Norris
No problems at all shifting my 9-speed Riv Road with friction downtube levers. With a little practice, it works almost as easily as index shifting. --Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy > On Feb 4, 2014, at 9:33 PM, Reid wrote: > > I'm thinking of getting

[RBW] Down tube friction shfiters and 9-cog cassettes

2014-02-05 Thread Philip Williamson
I think it can work with practice. The derailleur made a bigger difference for me than the shifters, but I've only used bar-ends, and never Silvers. I've shifted 9sp friction with an XTR derailleur and Suntour barcons (ratcheting) for years on my mountain bike. It seems to work fine, but I tend

[RBW] Re: FS: Filson Oil Cloth Parka (L) $200, like new

2014-02-05 Thread Leslie
Unfortunately, the size was off in the wrong direction; if it was an XL, I'd have been excited... a medium just isn't gonna fit me :( On Tuesday, February 4, 2014 10:33:32 PM UTC-5, Kevin Mulcahy wrote: > > > > I will entertain any reasonable offer. If you'd like the jacket, please > conta

[RBW] Re: Bosco interrupted?

2014-02-05 Thread BSWP
Thanks, those are wildly helpful images, and especially showing the shortened Boscos. I've never run the inverse levers, but can imagine the adjustment is different - all up at the brakes, though the interrupters must have given some adjustment, too, with their barrels, no? - Andrew On Wednesd

Re: [RBW] Re: First Grand Bois Flat :-(

2014-02-05 Thread Jim Bronson
Yeah I agree. I weigh 270ish and it's really hard on tires. My tires would probably last a lot longer if I weighed 160. But I'm 6´7 and I haven't weighed 160 since 8th grade or so. On Feb 5, 2014 9:16 AM, "Anton Tutter" wrote: > I think there are a lot of factors that contribute to flat freque

Re: [RBW] Down tube friction shfiters and 9-cog cassettes

2014-02-05 Thread sameness
This has been somewhat of my experience as well, though mostly on hills. I've been too lazy to try out the 8sp cassette I've had sitting around for... a very long time, so I've just gotten used to shifting early or going an extra click and trimming. Data points: SunTour ratchet bar-cons, Shiman

[RBW] FS: Phil Track Low-Flange Polished Silver / Mavic Open Pro Silver 32H w/ IRD CNC 16T Freewheel

2014-02-05 Thread Curtis Schmitt
Wheelset only has about 250 miles on it. Looking for $500 + s/h. Want to buy a Schmidt dynohub wheelset, so these beauties gots to go. http://instagram.com/p/dSKxBzvgo5/ Curtis -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: FS: Phil Track Low-Flange Polished Silver / Mavic Open Pro Silver 32H w/ IRD CNC 16T Freewheel

2014-02-05 Thread Curtis Schmitt
I should have mentioned this in my previous post -- if by chance you have a Schmidt dynohub wheel or wheelset w/ or w/out lights that you'd like to trade (plus cash on either side, depending on the deal) please let me know! I'd prefer all silver and 28H or 32H. On Wed, Feb 5, 2014 at 11:31 AM, Cu

[RBW] Re: Bosco interrupted?

2014-02-05 Thread John Philip
The adjusters on the interrupters were helpful but with these inverse levers the feel was just too mushy and weak regardless of whatever I tried with the various brake variables. I think René reported on this list that he had better luck with Paul inverse levers with this setup. On Wednesday,

[RBW] FS: Rivendell Summer Gloves in XXXL

2014-02-05 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
Hey All, I was gifted a pair of these in XXXL. (so 3 X's). They will never fit my peculiarly small hands, so.how about $17 delivered to CONUS? All the best, Chris Redding, Ca. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscr

[RBW] Re: First Grand Bois Flat :-(

2014-02-05 Thread Mike Schiller
hmmm... I weigh about 195 lbs and run my Hetres about the same pressures. ~mike On Wednesday, February 5, 2014 7:16:52 AM UTC-8, Anton Tutter wrote: > > I think there are a lot of factors that contribute to flat frequency, but > I think at the top of the list are total axle weight and tire pre

[RBW] Re: First Grand Bois Flat :-(

2014-02-05 Thread Anton Tutter
The discrepancy is not too odd... a lot of what determines "optimal" pressure for a given tire and weight combo is also frame geometry and compliance. I find with my Shogun I need to keep the front tire at least 5 psi higher, sometimes 10 psi, than on my Rawland for each bike to give me a comp

[RBW] Re: First Grand Bois Flat :-(

2014-02-05 Thread blueride2
No flats in maybe 500 miles on the Hetres. I did have a flat yesterday on the GB Cypres tires. I have about 1100 miles on the Cypres and have had 2-3 flats. It was no fun changing a flat in 35 degree weather, but this is the price we pay. I have a bad habit of overinflating my tires which incre

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Filson Oil Cloth Parka (L) $200, like new

2014-02-05 Thread Bruce Herbitter
Did someone say Medium? The vertically challenged among us perk up our ears On 2/5/2014 10:18 AM, Leslie wrote: Unfortunately, the size was off in the wrong direction; if it was an XL, I'd have been excited... a medium just isn't gonna fit me :( On Tuesday, February 4, 2014 10:33:32

[RBW] Re: First Grand Bois Flat :-(

2014-02-05 Thread Rod Holland
Grand Bois Cypres Extra Leger (32mm), 1000 miles of mixed-terrain riding, 1 puncture flat (small wire). Also, one sidewall nick that I didn't notice but my LBS caught while servicing the bike; that's patched, and the tire still seems serviceable. When the snows came, I switch to Continental Top

[RBW] FS: Rivendell Summer Gloves in XXXL

2014-02-05 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
Gloves are sold. Thanks! -- 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, send email to

[RBW] "Science" is working against me

2014-02-05 Thread Tom Virgil
At several levels , being an 80% of the time "Just Ride" kind of person. Guess I will just continue to wear sunglasses and be excluded from considerations. (I am not taking this seriously. It just made me laugh at myself). Tom -- You r

[RBW] Re: "Science" is working against me

2014-02-05 Thread Deacon Patrick
Must RACE to improve looks! I wonder how much faster I'd have to go to actually reach "attractive"? No doubt I'd have to set speed records for human AND motor powered locomotion. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, February 5, 2014 12:31:49 PM UTC-7, Tom Virgil wrote: > > At several level

[RBW] Re: "Science" is working against me

2014-02-05 Thread sameness
No doubt I look much better when passing by at a steady clip. It's only when I stop that you're struck with the grim visage of poor genetics and even poorer lifestyle choices. Jeff Hagedorn San Diego, CA USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Ow

[RBW] Re: "Science" is working against me

2014-02-05 Thread Liesl
I think I was not included as one of the women surveyed in the study that found that women have a sophisticated radar for athletic performance, rating those with greater sporting skill as more attractive. I have no sophisticated radar. RCW -- You received this message because you are subscr

Re: [RBW] Re: Wheelbuilding advice: spoke gauge? symmetrical rim?

2014-02-05 Thread Tim Gavin
Thanks for the advice, gang. You've convinced me to get an off-center asymmetrical rim for the rear. I'm still going to use my Phil FW hub because I have it; I don't have a spare high-end cassette hub lying around. I'm going with DT Swiss Champion 2.0/1.8/2.0 butted spokes, 36 per wheel. Spoke le

[RBW] Re: "Science" is working against me

2014-02-05 Thread IanA
Being attractive is over-rated. I know from experience. Ian A/Canada. (If only it were true!). On Wednesday, February 5, 2014 12:31:49 PM UTC-7, Tom Virgil wrote: > > At several levels , > being an 80% of the time "Just Ride" kind of perso

[RBW] Yes, another winter For Sale post: Carradice, Carradice-esque, Exustar touring shoes, Ibex wool bike shorts, frame pump.

2014-02-05 Thread Shawn Granton
Hello! Yep, another one of those for sale posts. I promise you that I will post something about riding a bike soon. But for now, it’s a bit of an early spring cleaning sale here, and time to purge some stuff. *All prices include USPS shipping in the United States.* Outside of US, contact me for

Re: [RBW] Re: Wheelbuilding advice: spoke gauge? symmetrical rim?

2014-02-05 Thread mikel66...@juno.com
one of the advantages of a shorter right side spoke is that it pulls the rim over after lacing and before tension is applied to help facilitate proper dish since you are going FW and most likely using a 5,6,7 speed this isnt as much an issue as 8,9 speeds hubs which have wide freehubs

Re: [RBW] Re: Wheelbuilding advice: spoke gauge? symmetrical rim?

2014-02-05 Thread mikel66...@juno.com
try this calculator and see if you get similiar values. typically the rear spokes are about 2mm apart and the front spokes are 1mm longer than the nondrive side rear spokes http://leonard.io/edd/ Do THIS before eating carbs (every time

[RBW] Don't care for suspension?

2014-02-05 Thread Tom Virgil
Were it not for the problem of braking, I would take the outer rim off and put baby shoes on the springs. Tom -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: "Science" is working against me

2014-02-05 Thread Anton Tutter
I look more attractive when I'm riding faster because it's harder to see all my facial defects. Anton -- 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-o

[RBW] Re: "Science" is working against me

2014-02-05 Thread Deacon Patrick
The beard helps me with that same issue. With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, February 5, 2014 2:30:19 PM UTC-7, Anton Tutter wrote: > > I look more attractive when I'm riding faster because it's harder to see > all my facial defects. > > Anton > > -- You received this message because you are s

Re: [RBW] Re: Wheelbuilding advice: spoke gauge? symmetrical rim?

2014-02-05 Thread Tim Gavin
Mike- That calculator returns the same spoke lengths -- using the dimensions given by the database from my first calculator. The second calculator (leonard.io) has a big clunky database that makes it really hard to find the correct model hub. Obviously, I'll measure my hubs exactly and use those

Re: [RBW] Re: "Science" is working against me

2014-02-05 Thread Curtis McKenzie
I use a beard and travel at 0.99C. On Wed, Feb 5, 2014 at 1:36 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > The beard helps me with that same issue. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > > On Wednesday, February 5, 2014 2:30:19 PM UTC-7, Anton Tutter wrote: >> >> I look more attractive when I'm riding faster beca

Re: [RBW] Re: Wheelbuilding advice: spoke gauge? symmetrical rim?

2014-02-05 Thread mikel66...@juno.com
yes, you can use spokes if its off by a mm or 2. i try to keep a differential of 2mm between rear spokes rounding down for the right side as to pull the rim over for dish How to Sleep Like a Rock Obey this one natural trick to fall asl

[RBW] Re: Don't care for suspension?

2014-02-05 Thread Michael Hechmer
I'd respond to this but I'm dumbfounded and speachless! On Wednesday, February 5, 2014 4:24:01 PM UTC-5, Tom Virgil wrote: > > > > Were it not for the problem of braking, I would take t

Re: [RBW] Re: "Science" is working against me

2014-02-05 Thread Deacon Patrick
Be sure to turn on your headlamp! On Wednesday, February 5, 2014 2:46:43 PM UTC-7, Curtis wrote: > > I use a beard and travel at 0.99C. > > > On Wed, Feb 5, 2014 at 1:36 PM, Deacon Patrick > > wrote: > >> The beard helps me with that same issue. >> >> With abandon, >> Patrick >> >> >> On Wedn

Re: [RBW] Re: "Science" is working against me

2014-02-05 Thread Tom Virgil
Curtis, That is a massive assertion. Tom On Wednesday, February 5, 2014 1:46:43 PM UTC-8, Curtis wrote: > > I use a beard and travel at 0.99C. > > > On Wed, Feb 5, 2014 at 1:36 PM, Deaco

Re: [RBW] Re: "Science" is working against me

2014-02-05 Thread Curtis McKenzie
Oh Tom! My relative mass would be rather cumbersome. Maybe some body butter or the like would help. On Wed, Feb 5, 2014 at 2:12 PM, Tom Virgil wrote: > > > Curtis, > > That is a massive asser

[RBW] Paint matching

2014-02-05 Thread Michael Hechmer
I have a pretty much new-to-me early Saluki (00011) in a beautiful shade of grey. It has fewer than the usual paint chips on the bb shell and chain stay but I am wanting to touch them up. I found an imron paint chart on the Joe Bell web site, made my best guess on the color and went to Bond A

[RBW] another new Nitto rear rack?

2014-02-05 Thread Bill Lindsay
Three Cheviut shots on the BLUG. First is a Medium (55). Second is a Large (60). Both the Medium and Large have a rear rack that looks a lot like an R-14, but there is no tombstone. It's just a flat platform. That might be better for some saddlebag support configurations. It might be wors

[RBW] Re: Paint matching

2014-02-05 Thread Tom Virgil
Michael, I try to get more than one nail polish bottle with hues on either side of what is to be matched. Mixing them and applying to a test piece off the bike can help get close. A blow dryer can speed up getting to the final result. I have found an air brush shoots nail polish pretty well

Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for tandems?

2014-02-05 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Hey Bill, You can also use crank shorteners to ride with the kids on the tandem. My short-legged 9 yr old son uses crank shorteners now. My daughter can't use them yet. I have a Santana 26" cro-moly tandem. Wonderful bike with thousands of miles with the kids. (I also have a 700c triplet bike that

Re: [RBW] Down tube friction shfiters and 9-cog cassettes

2014-02-05 Thread Michael Hechmer
Which "mid range" derailler do you use with an 11-32? I'm not aware of anything I would call mid range that will work with a 32 and a triple crank. Michael On Wednesday, February 5, 2014 11:32:27 AM UTC-5, sameness wrote: > > This has been somewhat of my experience as well, though mostly on hil

Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for tandems?

2014-02-05 Thread Bill Lindsay
yeah, I probably could have done that. Now, if I do what I should now, I'll just pony up for a new Ritchey double breakaway and run it 650B. On Wednesday, February 5, 2014 3:36:00 PM UTC-8, ttoshi wrote: > > Hey Bill, You can also use crank shorteners to ride with the kids on > the tandem. My

Re: [RBW] another new Nitto rear rack?

2014-02-05 Thread James Warren
I hate it when the tombstone gets in the way of the big saddlebag.Wouldn't it be neat if the rack could have a tombstone that's removable, because it is nice to have the tombstone to help stabilize the big loafer.-Original Message- From: Bill Lindsay Sent: Feb 5, 2014 2:33 PM To: rbw-owner

[RBW] Re: Don't care for suspension?

2014-02-05 Thread Ron Mc
I bet that's heavy and my old Grand Prix is a lot prettier On Wednesday, February 5, 2014 4:11:52 PM UTC-6, Michael Hechmer wrote: > > I'd respond to this but I'm dumbfounded and speachless! > > On Wednesday, Februar

[RBW] Re: Don't care for suspension?

2014-02-05 Thread Deacon Patrick
My vertigo gets worse just looking at this. Ugh. With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, February 5, 2014 2:24:01 PM UTC-7, Tom Virgil wrote: > > > > Were it not for the problem of braking

[RBW] Re: Don't care for suspension?

2014-02-05 Thread Ron Mc
nice Grand Prix on this blog post, though it's been fixed http://g-tedproductions.blogspot.com/2012/05/box-o-goodness-part-iv.html On Wednesday, February 5, 2014 6:35:01 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > My vertigo gets worse just looking at this. Ugh. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > On Wednes

Re: [RBW] Down tube friction shfiters and 9-cog cassettes

2014-02-05 Thread sameness
Shimano XT RD-751 GS . Shifts up to 32T in back with a 46x36x24 up front. Jeff Hagedorn San Diego, CA USA On Wednesday, February 5, 2014 4:07:18 PM UTC-8, Michael Hechmer wrote: > > Which "mid range" derail

Re: [RBW] another new Nitto rear rack?

2014-02-05 Thread dougP
A removable tombstone would not be difficult. A couple of short stumps that are part of the rack rails to mount to. A hoop that slips over the stumps, and either a set screw or thumb screw to tighten the hoop onto the stumps. dougP On Wednesday, February 5, 2014 4:31:06 PM UTC-8, James War

Re: [RBW] another new Nitto rear rack?

2014-02-05 Thread Christopher Chen
I appreciate the looks of the R-14 rack, and I like the idea of the tombstone, but ever since upping to the big back rack I really can't look back. I'm super guilty of loading that sucker up with melons and other heavy things. cc On Wed, Feb 5, 2014 at 4:52 PM, dougP wrote: > A removable tombs

[RBW] Nitto Campee Front rack installation?

2014-02-05 Thread hsmitham
Hello Folks, Has anyone mounted a campee front rack with canti brakes? Unlike the Nitto small front rack the campee does'nt appear to have any attachment point to the fork crown...has anyone (Tom Allingham ) mounted this rack on an Atlantis or bike with canti's? . Pictures would be helpful. You

[RBW] Re: Paint matching

2014-02-05 Thread dougP
Michael: This topic comes up once in a while. I've had good luck at the hobby store. Huge color selection, small bottles and not expensive. Somewhere on cyclofiend's website I think there is some info on paint color matches. dougP On Wednesday, February 5, 2014 2:40:04 PM UTC-8, Tom Virgi

[RBW] Re: another new Nitto rear rack?

2014-02-05 Thread dougP
The third photo looks like the new rack with the second set of lower pannier bars. All 3 look pretty clean without the tombstone. The rear brake on the Cheviut is out of the way so no interference problems with racks & luggage. dougP On Wednesday, February 5, 2014 2:33:21 PM UTC-8, Bill Li

Re: [RBW] Nitto Campee Front rack installation?

2014-02-05 Thread Christopher Chen
no mid-fork brazeons? http://www.flickr.com/photos/99743766@N00/9406235046/ 700C homer but you get the idea On Wed, Feb 5, 2014 at 4:58 PM, hsmitham wrote: > Hello Folks, > > Has anyone mounted a campee front rack with canti brakes? Unlike the Nitto > small front rack the campee does'nt appea

[RBW] Re: Nitto Campee Front rack installation?

2014-02-05 Thread Mike Schiller
Hugh, I have that rack. Here is a photo with it attached to my 1983 Claud Butler tourer http://www.flickr.com/photos/37347002@N05/4810459579/in/set-721576241242117 43 You have to use the double threaded bolts that

[RBW] Re: another new Nitto rear rack?

2014-02-05 Thread Mike
Good eye! They all look smart. Nixing the tombstone makes sense given so many of them will wind up supporting saddlebags. Also gives folks more options when mounting baskets. --mike On Wednesday, February 5, 2014 2:33:21 PM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Three Cheviut shots on the BLUG. First

Re: [RBW] Re: Wheelbuilding advice: spoke gauge? symmetrical rim?

2014-02-05 Thread IanA
The UBI calculator is good to use http://www.bikeschool.com/tools/spoke-length-calculator. It requires one to enter the data from the manufacturer's specs or by measuring oneself. http://www.velocityusa.com/product/rims/synergy-oc-584 shows ERD as 565 both the regular and OC versions. For the

Re: [RBW] Re: Wheelbuilding advice: spoke gauge? symmetrical rim?

2014-02-05 Thread IanA
Most spokes come in even sizes, but generally if the exact length isn't available 1mm shorter give or take is the way to go. On Wednesday, February 5, 2014 2:38:43 PM UTC-7, Tim Gavin wrote: > > Mike- That calculator returns the same spoke lengths -- using the > dimensions given by the databa

RE: [RBW] Nitto Campee Front rack installation?

2014-02-05 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Hugh: I think there are at least two front racks that Nitto designates “Campée” that don’t attach to the fork crown – one has the removable lowriders and mounts to the canti bolts, and the other is supposed to mount to mid-fork brazeons. I have the former on my Stumpjumper, here with Paul cant

Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto Campee Front rack installation?

2014-02-05 Thread Tim Gavin
This gentleman has pictures at the bottom of this post. There's a right-angled strut that goes to the double-threaded bolts Mike pointed out. The struts are

Re: [RBW] Re: Wheelbuilding advice: spoke gauge? symmetrical rim?

2014-02-05 Thread cyclotourist
I used the http://leonard.io/edd/ calc and it was spot on. I thought the database was fine YMMV. I was re-using spokes from an Open Pro to an A23 and the minimal difference in length was fine. Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Wed, Feb 5, 2014 at 6:24 P

Re: [RBW] Re: First Grand Bois Flat :-(

2014-02-05 Thread Jim Bronson
I'm not sure my wife would agree that "when in doubt we should let air out" but anyway... On Feb 5, 2014 11:26 AM, "blueride2" wrote: > No flats in maybe 500 miles on the Hetres. I did have a flat yesterday on > the GB Cypres tires. I have about 1100 miles on the Cypres and have had 2-3 > flats.

Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto Campee Front rack installation?

2014-02-05 Thread Mike Schiller
my Campee rack came with those special struts. On my new camping bike I had mid fork braze on's added to be able to use a simple strut. ~mike > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop re

Re: [RBW] Down tube friction shfiters and 9-cog cassettes

2014-02-05 Thread Benz, Sunnyvale, CA
Hi Jim, Although the Silver shifter is half-ratchety and half-friction, there is something one can do to mitigate the "in between" situation you've described - overshift on the ratchet side and then pull back on the friction side. Remember that every time one shifts on the friction side, the "

Re: [RBW] Re: Wheelbuilding advice: spoke gauge? symmetrical rim?

2014-02-05 Thread Tim Gavin
The http://leonard.io/edd/ database lists many, many Phil hubs with no way to tell which one is right without measuring. Defeats the purpose, at least in the specific example of Phil hubs. On Wed, Feb 5, 2014 at 8:47 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > I used the http://leonard.io/edd/ calc and it was

Re: [RBW] Re: Wheelbuilding advice: spoke gauge? symmetrical rim?

2014-02-05 Thread cyclotourist
Oh, I get it. Yeah, my Shimano hubs were listed by model # are straight forward :-) Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Wed, Feb 5, 2014 at 7:02 PM, Tim Gavin wrote: > The http://leonard.io/edd/ database lists many, many Phil hubs with no > way to tell

[RBW] Re: Down tube friction shfiters and 9-cog cassettes

2014-02-05 Thread Reid
Thanks for all the input everyone. What a great group. I'm gonna go with the DT friction shifters. Jim -- I'll be using some old fashioned, very simple, friction-only, "never heard of indexing" shifters that I already have, not the Riv Silver shifters. Your info is good to know for any future

Re: [RBW] Nitto Campee Front rack installation?

2014-02-05 Thread Hugh Smitham
Thanks Chris & Mike. I saw the short stays but wanted to see how they attached. Too bad there isn't an attachment @ the crown. Chris I have mid fork braze on's just wanted to see an example before pulling the trigger. Mike, you still have the Butler? And if not which bike has the Campee rack now?

Re: [RBW] Nitto Campee Front rack installation?

2014-02-05 Thread Hugh Smitham
Tom thanks for the info and pictures. Tim that blog was really helpful I had mid fork braze on's added to my Atlantis actually straight through inserts...so I'll pick up a rack and either need the extra struts or the double posts. First I'll see what comes with the rack? This is where I was plann

[RBW] Re: Yes, another winter For Sale post: Carradice, Carradice-esque, Exustar touring shoes, Ibex wool bike shorts, frame pump.

2014-02-05 Thread Shawn Granton
UPDATE: The two cheaper saddlebags plus pump have been claimed. That leaves the Carradice, bike shorts, and shoes. I'll knock $10 off the total if you get two items, $15 if you get all three that remain. -Shawn -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW O

Re: [RBW] Re: First Grand Bois Flat :-(

2014-02-05 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Yeah, I'm full of hot air and do plenty of "letting out" :). Toshi On Wed, Feb 5, 2014 at 6:52 PM, Jim Bronson wrote: > I'm not sure my wife would agree that "when in doubt we should let air out" > but anyway... > > On Feb 5, 2014 11:26 AM, "blueride2" wrote: >> >> No flats in maybe 500 miles

Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for tandems?

2014-02-05 Thread charlie.fowler
My sister and I ride a 1976 Motobecane tandem we got a few years ago. Has bar end shifters, a TA triple and a frozen captain's seat post. Lucky seat height is right. It's pretty Granted out. Shellaced bar tape and twine, a Hobo bag hanging on stoker bar and a little joe bag flipped backwards

[RBW] PSA - Ram on SFCL

2014-02-05 Thread Tonester
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/4320705601.html -- 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

[RBW] Re: First Grand Bois Flat :-(

2014-02-05 Thread Adam Hansen
I flatted 3 times in my first two rides on the Hetres and then 600 mi of trouble free riding. I do live in the goathead capitol of the world-northern AZ. 98% of all my flats are from thorns, the other 2% are from bits of steel belted car tires. Adam > > > -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] Nitto Campee Front rack installation?

2014-02-05 Thread Mike Schiller
Hugh... the rack is sitting in storage, When I get the new Bantam and build it I'll mount it on the Matthews. I sold the Butler a year ago. It was a little small for me and would only fit a 33mm tire. ~mike On Wednesday, February 5, 2014 7:40:19 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote: > > Thanks Chris & M