Re: [RBW] How do you like your first step-through bike?

2016-05-03 Thread bertin753
This was the universal boy's way of mounting, at least when I was young, in the '60s. Sent from my iPhone > On May 3, 2016, at 12:42 AM, > wrote: > > It hurts to admit it, but I think Sheldon is wrong. First: I have done this > without a problem since I learnt to ride in 1948 (but of course

Re: [RBW] How do you like your first step-through bike?

2016-05-03 Thread Daniel D.
Deleted my post because I decided it was more of a shuttle mount than a cowboy mount. Sheldon's still got you on.HILLS!!! On Monday, May 2, 2016 at 11:42:43 PM UTC-7, Olof Stroh wrote: > > It hurts to admit it, but I think Sheldon is wrong. First: I have done > this without a problem since I

Re: [RBW] How do you like your first step-through bike?

2016-05-03 Thread Daniel D.
Deleted my post because I decided it was more of a shuttle mount than a cowboy mount. But you were too quick :p Sheldon's still got you on.Getting up to speed and HILLS!!! On Monday, May 2, 2016 at 11:42:43 PM UTC-7, Olof Stroh wrote: > > It hurts to admit it, but I think Sheldon is wrong.

[RBW] Re: My 1x8 Clem

2016-05-03 Thread Bob Ehrenbeck
Thanks, Matt; glad to hear that. I found out about Wolf Tooth through this group myself. Bob -- 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-bu

[RBW] Re: FS: B67 Aged and Bosco Bullmoose Bar

2016-05-03 Thread 'velo59' via RBW Owners Bunch
Matt, Please send me a private reply. I have a couple questions about the Bosco handlebar you're selling. I cannot respond privately to you using my phone. Jason Cloutier Pawtucket, RI -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Mixte Frames & Drop Bars Question

2016-05-03 Thread Kelly
My wife tried albatross on her Betty and didn't like her hands being that far from the brakes when she was riding.After putting on drops it's her go to bike.When she walks into the garage the Atlantis and the Rodeo sit and she takes of on the Betty. Kelly On Monday, May 2, 2016 at 6:

[RBW] Re: Mixte Frames & Drop Bars Question

2016-05-03 Thread Ron Mc
Sky, guessing those are Rando bars, short reach, bent back and flared up - they look perfect for the geometry of the frame. On Monday, May 2, 2016 at 7:07:13 PM UTC-5, Sky Coulter wrote: > > My wife is 5'4" and rides a 52cm betty with drops - she wanted drops over > the albatross bars I origin

[RBW] Re: New Drivetrain Setup on the Hunqapillar

2016-05-03 Thread Eric Y.
Small world - I used to live two blocks from this picture location. Now, if only a big Hunq would pop up on the second hand market around here (again, apparently). On Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 7:46:18 PM UTC-4, Keith Muller wrote: > > So in my boredom at the bike shop I decided to put an XTR

Re: [RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

2016-05-03 Thread Patrick Moore
I learned to adjust left-side cups the hard way, cheap, Indian threading, using Vise Grips for the lockring and a nail and hammer for the cup. But I did get them adjusted. Interesting, at least the older British Racing Tricycles use leftside bb cups and lockrings at each inside end to adjust beari

[RBW] 10 speed inverted shifters for paul thumbies?

2016-05-03 Thread Philip Kim
Looking to go index thumb shifters, but want to mount them inverted and indexed. I'm going 10 speed, and have a Shimano SLX shadow dynasys rear derailleur. Anyone know if the Microshift MTN Shifter can be put on Paul Thumbies? (http://www.jensonusa.com/Mountain-Shifters/Microshift-10-SPEED-Bar-

[RBW] Bullmoose on a Sam Hillborne

2016-05-03 Thread Paul Y
Here's mine with Bullmoose bars: https://www.dropbox.com/s/7fpzogny383rzxc/File%203-5-16%2C%2010%2059%2043%20PM.jpeg?dl=0 It sacrifices speed but is brilliant for everything else. Having had moustache bars, noodles and these, I think these are the best riding bars on my Sam. The bike just feels

[RBW] FS: 19 cm c-c 1996 Bontrager Race Lite frame + Bomber fork + Bontrager CF crankset/bb

2016-05-03 Thread Patrick Moore
Also includes seatpost and Chris King 1" threadless headset. This was, I think, the penultimate Santa Cruz year. The frame has the later mono-stay, but it is gussetted. The frame has been powdercoated a nice yellow, and the CK headset is a complementary gold. There are a few very minor scuffs on

[RBW] Re: FS: 19 cm c-c 1996 Bontrager Race Lite frame + Bomber fork + Bontrager CF crankset/bb

2016-05-03 Thread Patrick Moore
Forgot to add: Am interested in partial trades: 1. Good hub dynamo for 20" wheel, 32 hole, with current LED headlamp. 2. S3X hub for 130 mm OL spacing, and 32 hole rim. 3. Technomic stem, 8 or 9 cm. 4. Albatross bar or Dove bar or similar. 5. Alternatively: Bullmoose bar. 6. 559 Rat Trap Pass

[RBW] Bullmoose on a Sam Hillborne

2016-05-03 Thread Kainalu
You're referring to the "classic" bullmooses that resemble a boomerang? Depending on your torso length and flexibility they might seem aggressively positioned for rambling fun rides. Rivendells have long top Tubes that beg for a comfy swept back bar, Albastaches being a fine midpoint. -Kai Broo

[RBW] Free XD2R with shipping and donation to RBW

2016-05-03 Thread Conway Bennett
That's very generous and I'd take you up on this but I'm mobile and can't reply directly. I have a pile of stuff that's too much of a drag to sell but plenty good. Thanks for paying it forward. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gr

Re: [RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

2016-05-03 Thread Grant Petersen
"The hard, cheap, Indian threading way, using Vise Grips for the lockring and a nail and hammer for the cup" is one of the most fantastic descriptions of anything I've ever read. Good point about Ashtabula cranks. A guy came by the other day with one of those, and of course it was on a ten-year old

[RBW] Re: Free XD2R with shipping and donation to RBW

2016-05-03 Thread boomer
Pending with a back up. On Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 8:40:44 AM UTC-7, Conway Bennett wrote: > > That's very generous and I'd take you up on this but I'm mobile and can't > reply directly. I have a pile of stuff that's too much of a drag to sell > but plenty good. Thanks for paying it forward.

[RBW] Re: Free XD2R with shipping and donation to RBW

2016-05-03 Thread boomer
I'm in the same situation with lots of parts that are tough to price/sell with the cost of shipping. I'll probably have more "free" with donation postings in the near future. On Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 8:48:49 AM UTC-7, boomer wrote: > > Pending with a back up. > > On Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 8:4

[RBW] Schwalbe G-One tires!

2016-05-03 Thread Kainalu
>From the Blug- "This is a Roadeo painted like an Atlantis, and with a tire >that actually measures 37mm. It’s a dreamy road bike." The picture looks like the tire is a G-One, and if it is, good. Fact is, they make any bike better if not the best. THEY'RE THE BEST TIRES EVER MADE. -Kai Brooklyn N

[RBW] FS: 19 cm c-c 1996 Bontrager Race Lite frame + Bomber fork + Bontrager CF crankset/bb

2016-05-03 Thread Bill Lindsay
Nineteen centimeters! That's tiny! đŸ˜‰ -- 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] Schwalbe G-One tires!

2016-05-03 Thread Clayton.sf
Based on what are hey the best? Clayton Scott SF, CA -- 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] Schwalbe G-One tires!

2016-05-03 Thread Kainalu
They're the best tires I've ever rolled, and I've ridden well over 2% of the tires commonly gushed over on this forum. Hopefully some of the 99%ers will weigh in on this as all I've got backing my opinion is capitalization. Thanks -Kai Brooklyn NY -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Bullmoose on a Sam Hillborne

2016-05-03 Thread Chris Birkenmaier
Thanks for the comments so far. I am referring to the bull moose that is like a boomerang and not the bull moose bosco bars. I do have a longer torso than legs. The sweep is like I have on a few other bikes but don't have the stem like comes integral with the bullmooses. Keep the comments com

[RBW] Bullmoose on a Sam Hillborne

2016-05-03 Thread 'Eamon Nordquist' via RBW Owners Bunch
Paul, your bars appear to be Bosco Bullmoose variants. I think the original poster is inquiring about standard Bullmoose bars, which are the modern version of early/mid 80's bars for mountain bikes. They have some backward sweep, but are closer to a regular flat bar than a Bosco with its full up

Re: [RBW] New Roadeo

2016-05-03 Thread Chris Birkenmaier
Another word of congratulations on your beautiful bike! I have the Nitto Jitensha bars on a 1990 Bottecchia steel road bike that I "converted" to upright. Love the ride and the looks. Also have a VO Postino bar on a 1986 Pinarello Montello which is close in shape but not quite as high qualit

[RBW] Re: FS: Clem Smith 52cm Offroader

2016-05-03 Thread CMR
This beauty is still available. Honestly I'd keep it but the wheelbase is so long it makes storage a bit more difficult, it is just a few inches too large to fit comfortably in my bike shed. First world problems, I know! Local riders please make an offer with any parts deducted, happy to sell in

[RBW] Re: How do you like your first step-through bike?

2016-05-03 Thread LLM
I took the plunge and pre-ordered the Clem L-style Complete to go with my new high-end titanium-ceramic-UHDPE hip components. (The second of two is scheduled to be "installed" Monday.) I should be just about ready to hop back on a bicycle when the Clem arrives. Given my mobility issues, the d

Re: [RBW] Re: Sin urrr gi Rims

2016-05-03 Thread 'peech1...@yahoo.com' via RBW Owners Bunch
After experiencing problems with another brand on the 650b Synergy rims I tried the Hutchinson brand bought through Compass. The Hutchinson mounted easily, roll very well, are very comfortable and I am very pleased. Tim Petersen On Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 5:50:20 AM UTC-5, Michael Hechmer w

[RBW] Tire suggestions.....

2016-05-03 Thread mothtoflame
Hello all, I am wanting to throw some large tires on my Atlantis. I am writing in hope that someone will have suggestions that might help me decide. Here is what I am looking for: 1. Holds up well on medium to loose gravel, but still rolls nicely on pavement. 2. Ideally something with a bit o

Re: [RBW] My (f)Atlantis in the new Bunyan Velo

2016-05-03 Thread James Chang
Mark, What a great bike for s24o. And what a treat to read and see this publication on a proper size screen. James Chang On Tue, May 3, 2016 at 8:52 AM, WETH wrote: > Mark, > That is one of my favorite publications-great writing and gorgeous > photographs. Your contribution fit right in. > Con

[RBW] seatpost size and sealed seat tube in 89 RB-2?

2016-05-03 Thread Steve Litvin
Hi All, Two questions: 1) Anyone know what the seatpost size is for a 89 Rb-2? I've actually owned it since 91 or so but its been sitting for a while. I thought it was 27.2, but I'm getting the feeling its a 27.0 or 26.8 2) Did this generation of Bridgestones come with sealed seat tubes? I

Re: [RBW] Tire suggestions.....

2016-05-03 Thread Tim Gavin
Schwalbe Thunder Burt! They're pretty fast and mostly silent on pavement, faster than any other knobby/light knobby tire and as fast as Schwalbe Super Motos. Yet, the knobs give them superior traction on dirt/gravel compared to any slick tire. The shoulder knobs stay out of the way until you cor

[RBW] Re: Bullmoose on a Sam Hillborne

2016-05-03 Thread drew
i think they would work fine. my problems with vintage bullmoose bars were that i couldnt ever get them high enough and they didnt sweep back at all. the rivendell version is taller and more sweepy, and the hillborne geometry allows for bars to go higher up, so why not. also, to my eye, they a

[RBW] Re: Bullmoose on a Sam Hillborne

2016-05-03 Thread Will
I think you should measure your other bikes. Find out how far your comfort level is. I have a feeling these bars will be too far forward, given Hillborn's long top tube. The "stem" on these is 15 cm. that's longer than what Riv specs for the build kits. For the drop bar Sam, which is the closes

[RBW] Re: New Roadeo

2016-05-03 Thread Brian Campbell
Beautiful Riv! We should do a SE PA (and anyone else who wants to come along )non-race oriented ride. I am in Chester County and would be happy to host something. There seem to be a number of us in the great Philly area. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gro

[RBW] Re: Free XD2R with shipping and donation to RBW

2016-05-03 Thread boomer
"sold" On Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 8:51:22 AM UTC-7, boomer wrote: > > I'm in the same situation with lots of parts that are tough to price/sell > with the cost of shipping. > > I'll probably have more "free" with donation postings in the near future. > > On Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 8:48:49 AM UTC-

Re: [RBW] Tire suggestions.....

2016-05-03 Thread David Banzer
+1 to the Thunder Burt. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

2016-05-03 Thread Garth
How cool, Tange cup and cone BB's !I do rather miss them . I always found them no brainers to work on, thanks to Eugene Sloane's New Complete Book of Bicycling ! I bought it new as a teen and learned everything about how to do all my own mechanic works from it. Taking the bike to the

[RBW] Re: Bullmoose on a Sam Hillborne

2016-05-03 Thread ian m
I use the bullmoose on the spectacularly long toptubed Clem. I would never have thought I could fit a 61cm top tube bike, being 5'8", but the bullmoose give the perfect upright yet semi aggressive stance, Good way to visualize the fit is the bullmoose puts your hands in line with the stem bolt

Re: [RBW] Schwalbe G-One tires!

2016-05-03 Thread Patrick Moore
How do they compare with Compass extra lights in the same general size? I see that the G Ones are "gravel" tires and 460 grams with some tread, but I'm curious how they might compare with, say, the Compass tires and with the Thunderburt and Furious Fred, if you've tried either of these. On Tue, Ma

Re: [RBW] Tire suggestions.....

2016-05-03 Thread Patrick Moore
The Furious Fred is nice, too and rolls quite well on pavement. While they are not "beefier" than the Compass tires, they've stood up well to the dirt (mostly) and gravel (quite a bit) that I've ridden them on. On Tue, May 3, 2016 at 12:17 PM, David Banzer wrote: > +1 to the Thunder Burt. > > --

[RBW] Re: Bullmoose on a Sam Hillborne

2016-05-03 Thread drew
arent there 2 different extension lengths of these? i feel like ive seen super long ones and normal ones -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

2016-05-03 Thread Brewster Fong
On Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 7:52:55 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > > > My vote for the best value-for-money crank/bb bearing assembly type is the > Ashtabula; I wonder if these could be refined and lightened? Carbon fiber? > But, in any event, they seem indestructible, even after riding throug

[RBW] WTB: Paul RHUB, or possibly other hub

2016-05-03 Thread Mark Reimer
Hi there friends, I'm on the hunt for another Paul RHUB, which is Paul's discontinued rear hub. I put a 36h hub on my Atlantis a few months ago and it's been flawless. Looks great, sounds great, I'm happy. I'm putting together a 26+ bike now and I've got some polished Velocity Dually's on the w

[RBW] Re: Bullmoose on a Sam Hillborne

2016-05-03 Thread Bill Lindsay
Yes there were both 150mm and a 200mm extension bullmoose bars from Riv/Nitto for a while. Now there is only a 150mm. Ian is right that your hands are even with the stem bolt. Your brakes are FAR closer to you on Bullmoose bars than they are on Albastache bars, for example. On Tuesday, May

Re: [RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

2016-05-03 Thread Brewster Fong
On Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 12:23:33 PM UTC-7, Brewster Fong wrote: > > > > On Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 7:52:55 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: >> >> >> My vote for the best value-for-money crank/bb bearing assembly type is >> the Ashtabula; I wonder if these could be refined and lightened? Carbon

Re: [RBW] My (f)Atlantis in the new Bunyan Velo

2016-05-03 Thread 'Stephen Kemp' via RBW Owners Bunch
Full of amazing and inspiring photos... and beards! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Schwalbe G-One tires!

2016-05-03 Thread Kainalu
They're better than Smart Sams and unguarded Paselas. Never used a Compass, thus the shame and unknowing. -Kai Brooklyn NY -- 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, s

[RBW] Re: May Day Grocery Run

2016-05-03 Thread Deacon Patrick
Today I rode this same route, 48 hours later. No snow, barely a hint of mud. 30 mph chinook winds make fast work of spring thaw! I made much faster work of the ride too. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, May 1, 2016 at 12:01:42 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > A bit of everything except

[RBW] FS: (3) Pairs of 650b tires and a 61cm Soma GR frame, fork and headset

2016-05-03 Thread William R.
Hi. I'm selling these items to clear the way for some accessories for my Joe Appaloosa. Figured I would try here first. Prices INCLUDE shipping to the lower 48 states. Compass Switchback Hill tires, 650b x 48, EL version, 1 Pair, very slightly used, $120 Schwalbe Big Ben tires, 650b x 50, non-

[RBW] Chicago

2016-05-03 Thread Carla Waugh
Hello anyone in the group have any ideas for good biking in Chicago or surrounding areas? More road or path not mountain biking. Thanks ahead of time. Looking at last part of June. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubsc

Re: [RBW] Re: Grizzly Peak Century mixed terrain options - May 1, 2016

2016-05-03 Thread Jack Doran
Was pretty fun, but the trails out of Port Costa and through Briones were severely rutted, making climbing difficult and descending even more unpleasant. Still super happy to mix it up a bit, but I'm not hurrying back out there and I ultimately wound up bailing about 2/3 the way through. dstein

[RBW] Re: Tire suggestions.....

2016-05-03 Thread Will
check the Riv site: Big Bens... On Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 11:42:04 AM UTC-5, mothtoflame wrote: > > Hello all, > > I am wanting to throw some large tires on my Atlantis. I am writing in > hope that someone will have suggestions that might help me decide. Here is > what I am looking for: > > 1.

[RBW] Re: Tire suggestions.....

2016-05-03 Thread Deacon Patrick
2.1" Thunder Burts. Hands down. I don't mess with the sidewall or other flat protection and do just fine. They are as close to 2.1" x 700 Barlow Pass as you're going to get. They are delicious. I ride them in any and all conditions (smooth asphalt, chip seal, gravel of all varieties, mud, slop,

Re: [RBW] Always heard this about latex tubes

2016-05-03 Thread René Sterental
I assume the larger size labeled for 28-35mm tires will work well with the 38mm Barlow Pass tired, right? How about with the Soma 42mm tires? René On Monday, May 2, 2016, Ron Mc wrote: > ps - especially on the Barlows (but even on the 27mm Open Paves) I love > the sound they make on tar strips.

[RBW] s24o report: Howling wind, sunburns, mud roads, and schnitzel

2016-05-03 Thread Mark Reimer

[RBW] Re: Tire suggestions.....

2016-05-03 Thread Mark Reimer
One more for the Thunder Burt, in the lightest version you can get them. My pavement tire is also a Compass Barlow Pass EL 38mm. Everything else is Thunder Burts. You can even fit the 2.25 in an Atlantis, though the clearance doesn't leave much room if you ride in wet mud. On Tuesday, May 3, 2

[RBW] Re: s24o report: Howling wind, sunburns, mud roads, and schnitzel

2016-05-03 Thread Deacon Patrick
Awesome first bikepack of the spring! Funny how vastly varied conditions can be with the addition or subtraction of a bit of moisture. Love that sunset and this: "we were free of bugs, ticks, other campers, and nuisances of all kinds"!!! That's the dream! With abandon, Patrick -- You received

Re: [RBW] s24o report: Howling wind, sunburns, mud roads, and schnitzel

2016-05-03 Thread Patrick Moore
Kudos. Interesting to see Canadian plains landscapes for a change. On Tue, May 3, 2016 at 3:26 PM, Mark Reimer wrote: > > > > >

[RBW] Re: s24o report: Howling wind, sunburns, mud roads, and schnitzel

2016-05-03 Thread Jon Dukeman in the foothills of Colorado
Mark, Sounds like a great time! Thanks for the write-up and pics. Tis the season! Jon > > -- 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-bunc

Re: [RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

2016-05-03 Thread Patrick Moore
Well, it seems I am prescient or something. Now if they could make something like that out of cold forged aluminum, I'd be more interested. Look claims 320 grams sans rings and doubtless bolts; what about the bearings -- included in that claimed 320 grams? What would 2 rings and hardware add? Fra

Re: [RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

2016-05-03 Thread Patrick Moore
I'll let y'all into another secret at no additional charge: nail and hammer, with medium sized nut for anvil, work well for breaking and re-assembling chains. On Tue, May 3, 2016 at 9:40 AM, Grant Petersen wrote: > "The hard, cheap, Indian threading way, using Vise Grips for the lockring > and a

Re: [RBW] s24o report: Howling wind, sunburns, mud roads, and schnitzel

2016-05-03 Thread Mark Reimer
Well you've pretty much seen it all now! There is a hooole lotta flat nothing here :) On Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 4:37:53 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Kudos. Interesting to see Canadian plains landscapes for a change. > > On Tue, May 3, 2016 at 3:26 PM, Mark Reimer > wrote: > >

Re: [RBW] Always heard this about latex tubes

2016-05-03 Thread Ron Mc
Rene, should work fine - these really stretch. On Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 4:11:24 PM UTC-5, René wrote: > > I assume the larger size labeled for 28-35mm tires will work well with the > 38mm Barlow Pass tired, right? How about with the Soma 42mm tires? > > René > > On Monday, May 2, 2016, Ron M

Re: [RBW] s24o report: Howling wind, sunburns, mud roads, and schnitzel

2016-05-03 Thread Ryan Fleming
and our winds certainly can make up for not so much hilly terrain...they've been strong NE winds for the last couple of weeks...weird. As I recall we get strong SW winds around this time of year. St. Malo has a pretty nice campground and it's even nicer when there are no other campers On Tu

Re: [RBW] s24o report: Howling wind, sunburns, mud roads, and schnitzel

2016-05-03 Thread Deacon Patrick
See all that a whole lot faster and ramp up the adventure factor with bike sailing! Grin. http://whike.com/en/ Developed in Holland, there is likely room for dike and canal jumping as other extreme events. Go further north for extreme caribou herding. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, Ma

[RBW] Bridgestone X0-1 on the Radavist

2016-05-03 Thread Jack Doran
Dig the drilled stem, orange Paul cable carrier and cream Rubinas. Proper! http://theradavist.com/2016/05/nathans-bridgestone-xo-1-touring-bike/#1 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop recei

Re: [RBW] Schwalbe G-One tires!

2016-05-03 Thread Anne
The G-Ones have been great. Pavement, dirt, gravel, chunky stuff. No issues. Only loved tires I can compare to here are the Pasela (which I detest how they knife in due to their oval shape) and the sluggish riding Jack brown and their ilk. G-Ones roll, are pliable and comfy. Sufficient grip but

[RBW] Re: Chicago

2016-05-03 Thread George Schick
Carla - surf into www.thechainlink.org and ask that ask that question. You may need to join the blog, but I guarantee you'll get good answers. George On Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 3:58:13 PM UTC-5, Carla Waugh wrote: > > Hello anyone in the group have any ideas for good biking in Chicago or > su

[RBW] Re: s24o report: Howling wind, sunburns, mud roads, and schnitzel

2016-05-03 Thread Jack Doran
Thanks for the post, Mark. Without being able to say exactly why, these photos look like they were shot to film? Yes? If not, could you tell me what camera you were using? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Chicago

2016-05-03 Thread DB
I left Chicago about 3 years ago but I used to like riding on the Des Plaines River Trail which is easy to get to via the Metra. It is a dirt path through the forest preserve. Like the rest of Chicago, it is completely flat. I als

[RBW] Re: Chicago

2016-05-03 Thread Diablo Stelvio
When I was visiting Chicago a few years ago some local cyclists took me to the North Branch Trail. It was a decent mixed-use trail that did cross city streets at times, but mostly thru wooded parks and suburban housing areas. It was worth the drive from the downtown hotel where I stayed. Not as

[RBW] Re: Free XD2R with shipping and donation to RBW

2016-05-03 Thread dougP
This is an interesting idea. All those odd bits not really worth much hassle but useful to someone. Lighten the load & help support the forum at the same time. Thanks for thinking this up. Doug P -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" g

[RBW] Re: Chicago

2016-05-03 Thread Matt Beecher
There is the Prairie Path and the Fox River Trail. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illinois_Prairie_Path https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fox_River_Trail_(Illinois) On Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 3:58:13 PM UTC-5, Carla Waugh wrote: > > Hello anyone in the group have any ideas for good biking in Chicag

[RBW] Re: My (f)Atlantis in the new Bunyan Velo

2016-05-03 Thread Bob Ehrenbeck
Congrats -- I love Bunyan Velo! Nice write-up, and great photos, as usual. Bob E -- 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] Re: My (f)Atlantis in the new Bunyan Velo

2016-05-03 Thread tim.cl...@nike.com
Well done Mark. I'll have to try your boot trick. I hate cold feet! -- 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

[RBW] Re: My (f)Atlantis in the new Bunyan Velo

2016-05-03 Thread Deacon Patrick
Tim, one trick with the boot trick is an extra set of liners to change into. One is drying, one is getting sweated into. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 8:16:52 PM UTC-6, tim@nike.com wrote: > > Well done Mark. I'll have to try your boot trick. I hate cold feet! -- Y

[RBW] Re: New Roadeo

2016-05-03 Thread Eric Karnes
Ha. Fantastic! It had swankier wheels back then. I've been riding it for the last two weeks and it's absolutely fantastic. I've done fast-ish (for me) road rides, gravel paths, and some general wandering with lunch, gloves, and a raincoat in my Saddlesack...it has excelled at everything. I may

[RBW] Re: Free XD2R with shipping and donation to RBW

2016-05-03 Thread Evan E.
Great idea to donate to this forum! How do you do it, exactly? By way of a Paypal payment to Cyclofiend Jim? Or . . .? -- 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

[RBW] My 1x8 Clem

2016-05-03 Thread KevinS
Your Clem looks great Bob. I'm a huge fan of my Clem as well. I've made a few changes from the stock build and will have it complete in the next week. I will post pics to the forum soon. I'm currently looking for panniers and thought yours looked perfect ! Are they the "Smoke Gray"? The color l