Re: [RBW] FS: Deore XT long cage RD

Thanks for all the interest. The derailler is sold. Michael On Sunday, April 27, 2014 5:40:36 PM UTC-4, Tim Gavin wrote: > > Michael- > > What model of XT derailer is it? Do you have a picture? What number of > speeds was it made for? Not important for my use; I'd be shifting it with > frict

[RBW] Re: Woody's Chop Chort 2.5" Fenders

that bike gets prettier every time you show a photo,Patrick. On Sunday, April 27, 2014 9:16:19 AM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Coverage test: Success! no mud in my eyes, some side spray and perhaps a > bit from the lack of fender in front of the fork, but very little compared > with unfend

[RBW] Re: S24O Report

Wonderful, Chris. On Saturday, April 26, 2014 9:50:54 PM UTC-4, Pondero wrote: > > It shaped up to be first class weather here in north Texas, so I loaded up > the Hilsen with overnight gear. The great weather generated a lot of > interest, the State Park was more crowded than usual, and my fav

Re: [RBW] Re: Woody's Chop Chort 2.5" Fenders

I love taking long weekends in New Mexico. I wish I could do more of them. With the higher speed limits+my lead foot it's only about 10 hours in the car now from Austin to Albuquerque. But anyway, great pics! Awesome wood fenders! On Sun, Apr 27, 2014 at 9:16 AM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Cover

Re: [RBW] Re: Errandonnee Runner

Mary, I *love* that patch wow... I'll try to pay attention to the next time you run this! Hopefully it'll happen when I can do it, as opposed to a week when I'm work/travelling -L On Sunday, April 27, 2014 6:51:51 PM UTC-4, MG wrote: > > Yes, the Errandonnee is an anti-profit

[RBW] Re: Failures are just delayed Success.

Fun to ride with you again. Great to make new friends. Great hike... I mean ride. ;) -- 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+unsubs

[RBW] FS - Nitto stems, Sugino seatpost

Hi folks, I'm selling some stems and a seatpost if you're in need to dial in the fit on a project. PM me for pictures! Nitto stems - 4 of 'em, $30 apiece+$5 shipping. On the whitetop below the rear rack, that's Nitto "Young", 7cm ext. In the other photo from L to R those

[RBW] Re: Altus! Love the cheap derailer BLUG

I just picked up a 93 Trek 750 with Altus and I'm amazed at how well it shifts. -- 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...@

[RBW] FS: Two Riv Frames: 58 Simple One and 58 Rambouillet

I have two Riv frames for sale in SF. I am selling because I have a 58 Orange Rambouillet that I am spending all my time on. The first is a Green 58 Rambouillet; the second is a 58 Maroon Simple One. The Simple One was a prototype, only different in that it does not have the dropout angled to

[RBW] Quickbeam Sizing

Good Afternoon, I was curious if anyone could help me with sizing me up for a QUickbeam. My PBH is 85.5 and I inseam is 32. I currently ride a 59cm AHH and it fits me well. Anyone know what size Quickbeam if need? Michael -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Sizing

Jim has the geometry chart for the QB here: http://www.cyclofiend.com/Images/pdf/quickbeam_geometry.pdf. The way I read it, with my PBH of 90, I could go as low as 60 (to push the small end), ideally 62-64 or even 66 if I really felt like pushing it and riding a bike like the Aussie Sheepsheere

[RBW] Two more builds

I've finished two new builds recently. Both have been in the queue for quite a while, and I think I've referred to both of them pretty extensively so these aren't totally new to regulars and those of you who watch my photostream. First is the Double Speed Double Speed

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Sizing

I am almost the same exact size, and I fit very well on a 58 Simple One. This was the size that the Riv sizing chart recommended, and it worked well. I had it set up with a 7 or 8 stem and Dove Bars. The quick beam sizing should be the same. Michael Allen On Monday, April 28, 2014 10:14:50 AM

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Sizing

I concur with others that 58 would be your first choice. Some people might go even bigger when they use upright bars. On Monday, April 28, 2014 10:14:50 AM UTC-7, Michael Fleischman wrote: > > Good Afternoon, > I was curious if anyone could help me with sizing me up for a QUickbeam. > My PBH

[RBW] Re: Altus! Love the cheap derailer BLUG

Check out the Shimano Claris front and rear ders on the Bike of the Month Hillborne. Those are pretty solid looking and according to the build list they retail for $62 for both. ($37+$25) On Saturday, April 26, 2014 9:13:18 AM UTC-7, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > > I've been a fan of

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Sizing

If you like how the 59cm AHH fits, I think you couldn't go wrong with either a 58 or a 60. On Monday, April 28, 2014 1:14:50 PM UTC-4, Michael Fleischman wrote: > > Good Afternoon, > I was curious if anyone could help me with sizing me up for a QUickbeam. > My PBH is 85.5 and I inseam is

[RBW] WTB: Nitto Big Rear Rack (the Big one)

Hey all - Looking to pick up a nitto big rear rack, the one that fits on larger frames. If you have one kicking around, let me know! -- 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

[RBW] Re: Two more builds

Both bikes look like a ton of fun. Do the brake pads on the Gunnar need adjustment when you switch gears? -- 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 rb

[RBW] Re: Two more builds

Kevin No, the brake adjustment is the same for both gears. Assume that I'm riding in "High" gear, the 38x16, and I get to a steep hill. I get off and grab my 6mm allen key. I loosen the right axle nut (not the left). I then backpedal and move the chain from the 38 down to the 35 in front.

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Sizing

I talked to Mark over at Riv and he said a 58cm is what I need. I am really hoping to fit on the 60 cm QuickBeam that was posted FS last night. Just looking for insight from the board, in addition to what Mark told me. Michael -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goo

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Sizing

There's a 58 Simple One the just went up: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rbw-owners-bunch/ttHAsgxTcbE With abandon, Patrick On Monday, April 28, 2014 12:21:45 PM UTC-6, Michael Fleischman wrote: > > I talked to Mark over at Riv and he said a 58cm is what I need. I am > really hoping t

[RBW] Fold Away Bike Workshop

A few folks asked about what my "fold away" bike workshop looks like. Well, it now has the $5 bike work lift installed, so I'm all set to work on drivetrains now (good thing since my new one arrives today via UPS!) Grin. Here is the bike life. Everything else fits in a tool box and goes on a she

Re: [RBW] Two more builds

That Gunnar looks very appealing. Maybe I'll do something similar to the Fargo On Mon, Apr 28, 2014 at 11:43 AM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > I've finished two new builds recently. Both have been in the queue for > quite a while, and I think I've referred to both of them pretty extensively > so

Re: [RBW] A bike video of a 24 hour ride. Homer played well with others.

Is that you with the Christmas lights? How are they powered? On Sun, Apr 27, 2014 at 7:11 PM, Iron Rider <1000...@gmail.com> wrote: > I took my Homer Hilsen on a 24 hour ride and then made a 3 min video: > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgZZwCunpEA > > -- > You received this message because

[RBW] Classic French Sachs Huret Duopar Derailleur Set Front and Rear Excellent | eBay

In case anyone is interested, I'm selling a set of Sachs Huret derailleurs over on the 'Bay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=271469651262 --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Re: Going main stream or is that main street.

I guess I haven't done that much hike-a-bike stuff. I've mostly ridden on fire roads and other low-traffic or abandoned roads, rather than fight through brush. On my local rides, I definitely push/carry my bike through some stuff, but I'm not usually packing a sackville on those rides. -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: Going main stream or is that main street.

While the occasional trail will have overgrown bracken to push through, almost all of my LCG is due to a combination of rocky/rooty and steep. Certainly on the Great Divide MTB trail, which is mostly dirt roads, it's grade that will make it LCG, but that should be rare. With abandon, Patrick O

Re: [RBW] A bike video of a 24 hour ride. Homer played well with others.

That was not me but having run Xmas lights on my bike this past winter, I know that they are battery powered outdoor string lights. They don't have bulbs per se. They are more line a wire that has an in line LED. On Monday, April 28, 2014 3:09:25 PM UTC-4, Jim Bronson wrote: > > Is that you with

[RBW] Re: A bike video of a 24 hour ride. Homer played well with others.

A great video. You really capture the enjoyment and camaraderie of those rides. On Sunday, April 27, 2014 8:11:37 PM UTC-4, Iron Rider wrote: > > I took my Homer Hilsen on a 24 hour ride and then made a 3 min video: > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgZZwCunpEA > -- You received this messag

[RBW] Re: Two more builds

Awesome. I love that Gunnar's clean lines. And I'm a sucker for a nicely sorted two speed singlespeed. Philip www.biketinker.com On Monday, April 28, 2014 10:43:25 AM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > I've finished two new builds recently. Both have been in the queue for > quite a while, and I t

[RBW] sighted: double-top tube Atlantis!

Will the owner of this brand new Cadillac please stand up!? https://www.flickr.com/photos/bikesandridges/14050995431/ =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rece

[RBW] Re: sighted: double-top tube Atlantis!

I'd like to see a little more detail on the near orange bike, too. That looks like a black Paul Racer on a butched up Cheviut. I want to see the cable routing for that bad boy. Gimme gimme On Monday, April 28, 2014 2:52:42 PM UTC-7, jbu...@gmail.com wrote: > > Will the owner of this brand ne

Re: [RBW] Re: sighted: double-top tube Atlantis!

oh, c'mon Bubs - you shoulda been onto this by now? ;-) https://www.flickr.com/photos/joe_bunik/14025351701/ here's the film, more news at 11 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/joe_bunik/14044949895/ =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, CA On 4/28/14, Bill Lindsay wrote: > I'd like to see a little more det

Re: [RBW] Re: sighted: double-top tube Atlantis!

Where have I been!?!? That's swank I especially like the silver cross brace on the black Paul Racer. Is that a special combo? Like you had a black braze-on set and bought the silver yoke part separate? What's your SH? You didn't hear this from me but I *might* be sitting on a 58cm Betty

Re: [RBW] Re: sighted: double-top tube Atlantis!

I'll give a full Cheviot report soon, but am so pleased-as-punch with the brakes that I'll just mention it now... They were an ebay "score" (relatively) and so I was willing to ignore their mis-matchy nature. I'd originally intended to build it up entirely w/ black parts, but my wife (it's her tra

Re: [RBW] Re: Geometry, climbing, what's going on?

I figured out one position change that made a big difference. I have Jones Loop H bars, which I like a lot. But I'd been always riding with my hands out at the ends of the bars. Turns out, if I put my thumbs inside the loop and grasp the bars that way, it makes a huge difference in climbing. Huge.

Re: [RBW] Re: Geometry, climbing, what's going on?

Excellent, Anne! Yes, that is my preferred position for climbing as well, relatively, and one of the reasons I so love the Albastache bars. Great job playing around -- keep on learning! With abandon, Patrick On Monday, April 28, 2014 5:44:15 PM UTC-6, Anne Paulson wrote: > > I figured out one p

[RBW] WTB: Albatross bars, V brakes, and a question

Hi all, I am rebuilding my wife's old Nishiki. I'd like to buy a pair of Albatross bars if anyone has a pair they want to part with. Otherwise I'll order a pair from Riv. Also looking for a set of v brakes--I've come to prefer them over cantis for ease of set up and cheapness and performance.

Re: [RBW] A bike video of a 24 hour ride. Homer played well with others.

Nice video! Was the single speed bike fixed or free? --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com On Apr 28, 2014, at 1:48 PM, Iron Rider <1000...@gmail.com> wrote: > That was not me but having run Xmas lights on my bike this past winter, I > know that they are

[RBW] Re: WTB: Albatross bars, V brakes, and a question

Nope. You need an 8/9/10 hub for that swap. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Monday, April 28, 2014 4:57:53 PM UTC-7, Christian wrote: > Hi all, > > I am rebuilding my wife's old Nishiki. I'd like to buy a pair of Albatross > bars if anyone has a pair they want to part with. Otherwise I'll order

[RBW] Re: WTB: Albatross bars, V brakes, and a question

You might have a problem with the cassette. Recalling from the dustbin of my memory, that 400cx stuff might have had a weird shaped cassette body, maybe for an extra small lowest cog? I don't remember exactly. Take it apart and it should be self-evident. Sheldon might have the answer (he al

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Albatross bars, V brakes, and a question

You want to do an 8-9-7 setup (eight cogs from a nine speed cassette will fit a seven speed freehub body). =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, CA On 4/28/14, Bill Lindsay wrote: > You might have a problem with the cassette. Recalling from the dustbin of > my memory, that 400cx stuff might have had a wei

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Albatross bars, V brakes, and a question

oo 8 from a 9 on a 7, that sounds like the kind of magic we like around here! On Mon, Apr 28, 2014 at 5:33 PM, Joe Bunik wrote: > You want to do an 8-9-7 setup (eight cogs from a nine speed cassette > will fit a seven speed freehub body). > > =- Joe Bunik > Walnut Creek, CA > > On 4/28/14,

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Albatross bars, V brakes, and a question

Not to be confused with that other mnemonic - "T.E.N." - for remembering how many loose balls needed (per side!) when repacking old cup/cone bearings: - 10 for the front hub - 11 for the BB - 9 for the rear hub That's it for now! =- Joe On 4/28/14, Chris Chen wrote: > oo 8 from a 9 on a 7, t

[RBW] Re: Two more builds

Great work Bill! That Gunnar in particular is stunning. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Geometry, climbing, what's going on?

That makes sense to me-- you're moving weight forward. I'm super curious about that Jones bars. Would you mind giving some of your impressions? I'm especially curious about how they feel compared to the monster whammy bar that came with it. Hope your "tweaks" continue to work! On Friday, A

Re: [RBW] Re: Geometry, climbing, what's going on?

I bought the Krampus frame and had it build up, so I don't know anything about the stock build. But the Jones bars have a lot of advantages. For downhill, I like the wide bar-end position. I also like the wide position for just boppin' along. If I want to move a little forward, I can just "choke up

[RBW] On-bike tools: what is your choice or favorite?

I'm in the market for a new multi-tool for on-bike repairs and adjustments.  I don't think I need all of the 26 or 27 items I currently carry.  The ones I've used most have been the allen wrenches in various sizes up to 8, the chain tool, the 10mm box wrench (I think 10, it's whatever size adjusts

Re: [RBW] On-bike tools: what is your choice or favorite?

i simply note all the fastener sizes on my bike and carry the appropriate tool for each. that includes spoke wrench, chain tool and spare link, tire boot, and 8mm square taper crank nut loose allen keys are preferred over the multi-toll variety ___

Re: [RBW] On-bike tools: what is your choice or favorite?

I really like carrying one of the triangle park tools hex wrenches. it's lightweight and easier to use for most things than a loose allen key, at least i find that to be the case. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubsc

[RBW] Re: On-bike tools: what is your choice or favorite?

My travel tool set is very light and minimal: - Park multi-tool MT1 - Leatherman Sidekick - Park travel chain tool - tire levers These pretty much cover anything I would want to fix while on the road. For anything more I would either go to an LBS or find some alternate way home.

Re: [RBW] Re: On-bike tools: what is your choice or favorite?

I have a spare tube, all wrenches for the bike, Einstein patch kit, compact screwdriver/leatherman, an old boy scout compass, and some open faced wrenches for taking off nutted rear wheel/brake adjustment. I fit all this and more in the Mark's Toolwrap, thing is amazing. http://www.rivbike.com/pro

Re: [RBW] Re: sighted: double-top tube Atlantis!

Hey if you want to sell/trade that Betty let me know -Justin -- 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.

Re: [RBW] Re: On-bike tools: what is your choice or favorite?

I carry a fold up tire and two tubes, my fast flat kit is Stans plus Zap-a-gap. I carry all the wrenches I need in a roll. But I also carry this little handy multi-tool for adjustments, and keep it accessible. Out of all the one's I've handled, Park, Lezyne, this is my favorite. http://www.

Re: [RBW] Re: Geometry, climbing, what's going on?

My experience with the Jones Loop Bar is quite similar. I changed to the Loop Bar on my 9:ZERO:7 snow bike this winter and it quickly became clear that pegging my grip at the bar ends wasn't going to work. That position resulted in little front end control climbing but also a distinct lack of

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Sizing

I've found (YMMV) that Quickbeams tend to run a touch large. So while I normally ride 61cm Rivendell frame perfectly, a 60cm Quickbeam is just perfect and a 62cm QB *feels* HUGE. That's with an 89PBH. Just a data point to further confuse your decision making process. If the 60 is a good deal, pick

Re: [RBW] A bike video of a 24 hour ride. Homer played well with others.

There were two fixies on the team. On Monday, April 28, 2014 8:08:51 PM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote: > > Nice video! Was the single speed bike fixed or free? > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group a

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Sizing

That's my experience too, had a 56, 84cm PBH, 5'9", fit great. Ryan On Monday, April 28, 2014 7:17:40 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > I've found (YMMV) that Quickbeams tend to run a touch large. So while I > normally ride 61cm Rivendell frame perfectly, a 60cm Quickbeam is just > perfe

Re: [RBW] Re: Geometry, climbing, what's going on?

Have you got the long Jones loop, or the shorter one? When I was testriding, I tried the longer one, but didn't like it. The short one, OTOH, is excellent. So far, the bar-end position is working for me on descents, though maybe I just don't go down slippery descents. Usually I'm trying to get my w

[RBW] Re: sighted: double-top tube Atlantis!

> > Joe, that Chev is a beaut . well done. coconut -- 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 pos

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Albatross bars, V brakes, and a question

Thanks, Joe, those are both awesome things to know. T.E.N. Ten, eleven, nine, loose balls per side. Philip www.biketinker.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,

[RBW] Re: On-bike tools: what is your choice or favorite?

Topeak Rachet Rocket, the chain tool attachment, 8/10mm box wrenches. On Monday, April 28, 2014 6:28:55 PM UTC-7, Joan wrote: > > I'm in the market for a new multi-tool for on-bike repairs and > adjustments. I don't think I need all of the 26 or 27 items I currently > carry. The ones I've used

Re: [RBW] Re: On-bike tools: what is your choice or favorite?

I have a full set of hex tools. 2.5-6mm. I prefer the full sized ones to a multi tool. I pull them off the ring and carry them wrapped up. Those plus a chain tool. Probably should have a small screwdriver as well, but so far I don't. Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Set