Re: [RBW] Re: Need advice fitting/finding a shorter seat post for a 47cm Betty Foy

I've cut many seatposts and at least one stem quill and had absolutely no problems with anything so modified. Speaking of seatposts: weren't the old ones -- Records, those other early road ones on every less expensive bike whose brand I now forget, but they were ubiquitous -- Laprade! -- 180 mm fr

[RBW] OT: Loosening crank arm-thoughts on cause/solution?

Erl, this sounds exactly like what I experienced with my Ram last year. I took it to my LBS and they confirmed that the inner surface of the arm had worn and would never seat properly. They ordered a new Sugino left crank arm and installed it. I think the arm itself was surprisingly inexpensive,

[RBW] Re: OT: Loosening crank arm-thoughts on cause/solution?

I can confirm the unanimous opinion that the crank arm is toast. And, BTW, the best strategy when you find you have a loose arm, and no tool, is to stop pedaling. Call for help. There is a little chance of saving the crank but every additional stroke reduces the chance. Also, I now use a go

Re: [RBW] Re: New ACW mugs inspired by the orange...

My new ACW mug made it in to the office today. Should have commuted on the orange XOXO I suppose, to be matchy, but Riv content preserved with SH in the background, sporting its new ACW pin on the handlebar bag no less. -Jeff Silver Spring, MD On Tue, May 5, 2015 at 9:27 PM, Philip Williamson <

RE: [RBW] Re: RIP Jobst Brandt

What a wonderful picture. Thanks so much for sharing it. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of sameness Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2015 11:34 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: RIP Jobst Brandt [http://sheldonbrow

[RBW] The latest status of my Clemish build

My 1987 Schwinn Paramountain is becoming even more Clemish. Around the time the Clem pre-order happened, I had just finished stripping my frameset down for some body modification. I was already emotionally invested in the Paramountain, since I just recently got a custom frame bag for it. So,

[RBW] Re: RIP Jobst Brandt

A sad (and perhaps grateful) day for cyclists. I didn't learn of Jobst's passing until today. And ironically just last evening I built up a beautiful set of wheels for a good friend in record time (with seemingly minimal effort). I thought to myself, wow... I had a good teacher (in Sheldon B

Re: [RBW] Re: New ACW mugs inspired by the orange...

I've been using an aeropress for almost two years and until this moment I couldn't figure out how to use the funnel. On Monday, May 4, 2015 at 1:55:52 PM UTC-6, Jeff wrote: > > On Mon, May 4, 2015 at 1:38 PM, Deacon Patrick > wrote: > >> Thank you for the rapid shipping, Brad! What a fantastic

[RBW] Re: Where do you mount your lights?

Helmet light. I use a rechargeable Dinnote. It is wonderful. Three levels of lighting, small and light. You can attach the battery to the helmut or it comes with a longer cord to tuck the battery in a pocket. Of course, depending on how much you use it you need a source to recharge. On Tuesday,

RE: [RBW] The latest status of my Clemish build

That bike is the shizzle. You going to repaint the new braze-on areas, or are you going for the “It’s a utilitarian bike – you gotta problem with that?” kind of approach? From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bill Lindsay Sent: Thursday

[RBW] Re: Where do you mount your lights?

I haven't done a lot of night time trail riding on my dyno setup but my commute used to involve a fairly twisty multi-use paved trail where I would run into the same issue. I picked up one of those Princeton Tec EOS helmet lights like Riv used to sell, and it's great, totally took care the look

Re: [RBW] RIP Jobst Brandt

Mark, thought you would like this pic, Sheldon, Grant and Jobst Brandt, who died earlier this week. Steve On Wednesday, May 6, 2015, sameness wrote: > > Jeff Hagedorn > Los Angeles, CA USA > > -- > You received this message b

[RBW] FS: 650b Panaracer Pasela PT - PAIR - $55 plus shipping.

Short story: PAIR of Panaracer Pasela PT 650b x 42mm Tires, Tanwall for sale: $55 plus shipping, contact off list, Paypal Personal please. Long story: I ordered said tires for a Shogun conversion as there was lots of clearance for 650b tires. It was a very large frame, and with 38mm 650b tires,

Re: [RBW] The latest status of my Clemish build

Very nice, Bill. I had my '88 KOM frame blasted this winter, and my friend Andy brazed on some fork end, seat stay, and dropout eyelets (my frame had zero). I left the frame bare and had a clear coat painted on. It looks great; consider the bare/clear. Mine has cantis in front and U brakes in b

[RBW] Re: Need advice fitting/finding a shorter seat post for a 47cm Betty Foy

Thank you everyone for piping up and letting me know I'm not riding off a cliff. And thanks Joe for the offer of the stem, but having measured the whole bike/saddle/seat post set up at least 10 times, I'm going to go head and trim an inch off the end. Boy, helping someone diagnose why they're

Re: [RBW] The latest status of my Clemish build

Tom asked "You going to repaint the new braze-on areas, or are you going for the “It’s a utilitarian bike – you gotta problem with that?” kind of approach?" Litton advised me to do the build before getting paint/powder, just in case there were any other issues. I'm now thinking that I'll do a

[RBW] Re: Need advice fitting/finding a shorter seat post for a 47cm Betty Foy

It's hard enough to figure out my OWN saddle issues. Get ta sawing and good luck!:) -- 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+unsubsc

Re: [RBW] Re: Birthday Bike overnight.

Thanks for asking, Hugh. I'm off the bike for the foreseeable future, I'm afraid. The knee has deteriorated to the point where riding more than 30 minutes is difficult, and hills are right out. I still take it out for short joy rides now and again, but I end up regretting it for days afterward

Re: [RBW] Re: I love my Quickbeam.

You can never have too much of a good thing:) I'm insanely jealous... I've always really admired those Quickbeams.. I don't believe I've ever seen a photo of one that I didn't like.but I'll have to limp along with my PX-10. S'OK, it was my first good bike in 1973, and I'm very happy with the s

Re: [RBW] The latest status of my Clemish build

Bill, What a fun project! That turned out so cool. Thanks for sharing the pics.. Now you got my wheels are turning. Who did the bag for you? Great Idea! Keep us up to date on the paint. Jon > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group

[RBW] Re: Where do you mount your lights?

I don't cycle much in pitch dark, but I do enjoy wearing a Petzl headband LED light when camping and walking the dog on dark trails. It's the best, and I could picture it also doing really well in supplementing a dyno setup like others have suggested. KJ On Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 4:32:01 PM

Re: [RBW] Re: I love my Quickbeam.

'Beams are good looking bikes, no way around it! Here's one more to add to the pool: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/17209157658/ Swapped a Swift for the Team Pro that was on it. On Thu, May 7, 2015 at 1:35 PM, Ryan Fleming wrote: > You can never have too much of a good thing:) I'm i

[RBW] Re: New ACW mugs inspired by the orange...

Already getting abuse, er, love, in the field! https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/17409335341/ I have to say after a slightly longer than S24O that the ballance between lightweight and hearty is perfect. The double wall is brilliant. It kept my morning coffee a near steady temp with it a

Re: [RBW] The latest status of my Clemish build

Ely Rodriguez (RuthWorks) did the bag. Google RuthWorks SF and you'll find him. On Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 1:36:58 PM UTC-7, Jon Dukeman in the foothills of Colorado wrote: > > > Bill, > What a fun project! That turned out so cool. Thanks for sharing the pics.. > Now you got my wheels are t

[RBW] Dyno hub/light vibrations through handlebars question...

I have a SON Deluxe wide body hub with an upside down Edelux II light. The light is great, but I feel some vibration in the handlebars when the bike is over 20mph. 1. Is this normal for this kind of hub? 2. Is there any way to get rid of the vibrations? Light is mounted to my front rack eyelet.

Re: [RBW] Dyno hub/light vibrations through handlebars question...

The SON Deluxe actually has much less vibration than did the older SON28 hubs and the Shimano hubs. I have the SON Deluxe Widebody and I barely notice the vibration as compared to the others I have used. I recommend just getting used to it, sorry. On Thu, May 7, 2015 at 4:42 PM, Lungimsam wrote

[RBW] Re: Dyno hub/light vibrations through handlebars question...

1. It is normal 2. There isn't an easy way to get rid of the vibrations. 3. Not that you asked, but some SON hubs are buzzier than others. I've had one that was borderline unpleasant, and I have one that is a real challenge to notice a difference between "off" and "on" on average pavement without

[RBW] Pushing the boundaries till they push back

Pushing the boundaries till they push back — it’s really the only way to really know what we’re capable of. I just wish my boundaries were further out there! Sardonic grin. The plan: a two night, 160 mile loop to Deckers, Buffalo Creek, Lost Creek, Lake George, Divide, and home. The reality: T

Re: [RBW] Re: Birthday Bike overnight.

That is too bad, Cecily. I hope that you have your surgery soon and the recovery is successful. I can well understand your frustration, loving my own bikes as much as I do. I would find your situation hard to bear, indeed But from what I've gleaned in your posts, you are a lady of great forti

Re: [RBW] Re: Birthday Bike overnight.

Och, Cecily! Prayers for a successful surgery and rapid recovery and many years of riding ahead! Sometimes the road ahead is long and hard and involves a lot of LCG! Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 2:24:54 PM UTC-6, Cecily Walker wrote: > > Thanks for asking, Hugh. > >

Re: [RBW] The latest status of my Clemish build

Thanks Bill! On Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 3:35:01 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Ely Rodriguez (RuthWorks) did the bag. Google RuthWorks SF and you'll > find him. > > On Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 1:36:58 PM UTC-7, Jon Dukeman in the foothills > of Colorado wrote: >> >> >> Bill, >> What a fun

Re: [RBW] Re: Birthday Bike overnight.

Sorry...what's LCG again when it's at home with its feet up? On Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 4:59:27 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Och, Cecily! Prayers for a successful surgery and rapid recovery and many > years of riding ahead! Sometimes the road ahead is long and hard and > involves a lot of

Re: [RBW] Re: Birthday Bike overnight.

Lowest common gear. In this case, two buns. Some days are like that, for whatever reason. Sardonic grin. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 4:02:23 PM UTC-6, Ryan Fleming wrote: > > Sorry...what's LCG again when it's at home with its feet up? > On Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 4:59:27

Re: [RBW] Re: Birthday Bike overnight.

Cecily, What a bummer! I know how frustrating this must be. It drives me Looney when I'm forced off my bike for even a few days. I daydream of those days when my body always cooperated no matter what I threw at it. Today is an entirely different case I'm afraid. I can only imagine how painful you

[RBW] Re: Dyno hub/light vibrations through handlebars question...

Thanks, Jim and Will. Will, when you say that some SON hubs are buzzier than others, do you mean between different models, or even among the same model, they buzz differently? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: Pushing the boundaries till they push back

Sounds like a fun ride. Hope you are feeling better. What is a creosote pole? How do they blow up? -- 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-owner

[RBW] Re: Pushing the boundaries till they push back

Sounds like a fun ride. Hope you are feeling better. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Pushing the boundaries till they push back

Thanks! It was a blast! Recovering now via the uber LCG (two buns on the ground). It's slow compared with standard LCG, but it gets you moving again, eventually. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 4:31:47 PM UTC-6, Lungimsam wrote: > > Sounds like a fun ride. Hope you are f

Re: [RBW] Re: Dyno hub/light vibrations through handlebars question...

I get less vibration from my Shutter Precision hub than from my Schmidt hub (the kind with the large alloy shell, not the newer, bulb-shaped type). Running LED lights, which draw less current, also seems to reduce vibration (as well as drag). I’ve found that having the lights “on” when starting

[RBW] Re: RIP Jobst Brandt

I never met Jobst personally, but had email conversations with him and had a lot of respect for him. Along with Sheldon Brown, he was kind of an icon to me. I have my own little tribute to Jobst on The Retrogrouch Blog -- just posted a few moments ago: http://bikeretrogrouch.blogspot.com/2015/

Re: [RBW] Re: Birthday Bike overnight.

Awww. Thanks, Ryan. On Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 2:52:58 PM UTC-7, Ryan Fleming wrote: > > That is too bad, Cecily. I hope that you have your surgery soon and the > recovery is successful. I can well understand your frustration, loving my > own bikes as much as I do. I would find your situation

[RBW] Re: FS: Spring Cleaning - Round 2. Parts & Bags - Odds & Ends.

Some stuff sold, updated list, mostly bags left: Tall Rando Bag - roughly the same size as an Acorn Tall Rando bag, red waxed canvas, tan leather - *$175 *- http://treetop.bigcartel.com/product/tall-rando-bag-red-waxed-canvas Level Components Fixed Gear Hub - w/ 16t & 17t cogs, 36h, 135mm - *$5

Re: [RBW] Re: Birthday Bike overnight.

Cecily: I sympathize with your missing the riding, especially just now as the weather is so encouraging of being outside. Looking to the future, I've had two friends that have had knee replacements. Both pursued the post-surgical physical therapy as aggressively as possible and were actually

Re: [RBW] Re: Birthday Bike overnight.

Thanks, Hugh. :) On Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 3:16:11 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: > > Cecily, > > What a bummer! I know how frustrating this must be. It drives me Looney > when I'm forced off my bike for even a few days. I daydream of those days > when my body always cooperated no matter what I

Re: [RBW] Re: I love my Quickbeam.

If you wear butchering a 'Beam/'One to make it 650b would you replace canti studs with Paul Racer brazeons or just lower the canti studs? If you were doing that. -J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from thi

[RBW] Re: RIP Jobst Brandt

Good piece by the Bike Snob on today's post: http://bikesnobnyc.blogspot.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...@go

[RBW] Re: Thunder Burt Wisdom...

Liesl, When I talked with the folks at Riv (I don't remember who), they said Big Ben would not be as supple but would have more protection. I have to say, given what I put the tires through on my abbreviated tour, if you aren't flat prone, you would love these. I'm considering taking the Hunqap

Re: [RBW] Re: Thunder Burt Wisdom...

Liesl, I just received by TB's and promptly mounted them on my '03 Atlantis running 26" wheels and took it for a spin today. My initial reaction is damn wow! I road mixed terrain, mostly sandy loose trail with some fist sized rocks. Right off the bat I was amazed how fast they rolled over asphalt

[RBW] FS stems, threadless 1" etc

Nice, slim, well made 1" threadless stems! I have a few spare stems for sale. All prices include shipping in conusa, further is extra. Al measurements are +/- 5mm because of variance in measurement styles. These are measures in the center lf the stem body, not down the top. Email for details.

Re: [RBW] Re: Thunder Burt Wisdom...

Look, Schwalbe is offering the Thunder Burt as a 29 X 2.25" model now! Even more volume for super-cush All-Road and trails riding! http://www.schwalbe.com/en/offroad-reader/thunder-burt.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.