Re: [RBW] Helmets... what do you like?

2016-09-13 Thread Surlyprof
This got me wondering about what would degrade over time and why. All I could think of is the EPS foam (most of the helmet), the outside shell (usually thermoformed PET or polyethylene terephthalate) and adhesive or tape that binds them together. I've seen the shell separate from taped helmet

[RBW] Re: Bars for Climbing

2016-09-13 Thread Garth
This is quite impossible to say as what feels "right" to one does not to another. Hand and body positioning have as much if not more to do with the fit of the bike , your own distinct sense of being centered in the bike, than the bar. The bar also requires a stem , both selections vital in t

Re: [RBW] Helmets... what do you like?

2016-09-13 Thread Lungimsam
Top rack of washing machine. -- 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 emai

Re: [RBW] Helmets... what do you like?

2016-09-13 Thread Lungimsam
Put the helmet in the top rack of empty dish washer machine and run it. Got my helmet and straps amazingly clean. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an emai

Re: [RBW] Re: tire pressures

2016-09-13 Thread Ron Mc
on the last tire pressure thread, one of the posters plugged everybody's replies back into the Berto graphs and found out we were all but a couple riding within a narrow error window on those graphs - we have naturally gravitated there. The people who were exceptionally low also reported wreck

Re: [RBW] Helmets... what do you like?

2016-09-13 Thread John L
Does a helmet that breaks absorb more energy from a blow than one that doesn't? On Monday, September 12, 2016 at 10:46:33 PM UTC-4, Bill in Roswell GA wrote: > > I had one head hitting crash that left the faintest of marks on the outer > shell, yet the foam inside was broken through to the shel

Re: [RBW] Helmets... what do you like?

2016-09-13 Thread Ron Mc
if it stretches in the process of breaking, it's absorbing the maximum amount of energy On Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 7:45:53 AM UTC-5, John L wrote: > > Does a helmet that breaks absorb more energy from a blow than one that > doesn't? > > > -- You received this message because you are sub

[RBW] Re: Helmets... what do you like?

2016-09-13 Thread Lungimsam
When wearing a helmet, be sure to not ride near low hanging tree branches. I wonder if anyone makes a helmet with break away straps? -- 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 f

[RBW] Re: tire pressures

2016-09-13 Thread Lungimsam
So if I am 175lbs., on 27.9 lbs. of Bleriot, with 5 lbs. of front baggage, on 650b x 38mm Compass Loup Loup tires, at 45psi front and back, where does that put me? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this g

[RBW] Putting a Clem on the rack of a bus?

2016-09-13 Thread 'Eamon Nordquist' via RBW Owners Bunch
Has anybody tried putting a Clem on one of the bike racks of a public transportation bus? I sometimes need the ability to throw a bike on the bus rack for part of my trip, and I wonder if the wheelbase is too long. I suppose I should check too see if they list a maximum wheelbase for the racks,

[RBW] Re: Helmets... what do you like?

2016-09-13 Thread Marc Irwin
I've come to like the Bern Allston helmet a lot. It has a harder shell than most and a visor without weighing more than a roadie helmet. One thing I heard mentioned in a discussion about MIPS systems, one person noted that any helmet will slide on the head and thus provide some rotational pr

[RBW] Putting a Clem on the rack of a bus?

2016-09-13 Thread 'Eamon Nordquist' via RBW Owners Bunch
I just checked the website of my local bus service, and it says the maximum wheelbase that fits is 46 inches, or about 116 cm. I think a 59 Clem is longer than that, so I guess I have my answer. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gro

Re: [RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

2016-09-13 Thread Patrick Moore
Just yesterday evening as I pulled up to Albertson's front door on my '03, a shopper leaving exclaimed, "Nice bike!" Those praising the bike are by no means usually cyclists themselves -- or, at least, they don't look like the sort of person who has studied bikes for years. Though occasionally, I'l

Re: [RBW] BICYCLE 'COCKPIT'

2016-09-13 Thread Jim Bronson
Troll. On Fri, Sep 9, 2016 at 6:02 PM, James Valiensi wrote: > GAWD This aggravates me to no end - referring to a bicycle handle bar as a > "cockpit". Airplanes have cockpits, bicycles have handlebars for crap's > sake!!! > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Googl

[RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

2016-09-13 Thread Scott McLain
I was exited to get my new used Homer. I have a couple of neighbors that are good friends and big bikers. When it finally came, my neighbor came over and picked it up and said "it's kind of heavy, how much did you pay for it?". I live where I never see another Riv in the wild. I ride it ev

Re: [RBW] BICYCLE 'COCKPIT'

2016-09-13 Thread Ron Mc
yeah, I was wondering myself whether the board admin might want to hire a psychologist On Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 9:48:08 AM UTC-5, Jim Bronson wrote: > > Troll. > > On Fri, Sep 9, 2016 at 6:02 PM, James Valiensi > wrote: > >> GAWD This aggravates me to no end - referring to a bicycle han

[RBW] Re: Helmets... what do you like?

2016-09-13 Thread 'Clayton' via RBW Owners Bunch
Marketing is amazing. It is used to squeeze as much money as possible from my wallet, using as many psychological tricks as they can. In my humble opinion, MIPS is marketing bullshirt'. From the brief research I have done and the scalp injuries I have seen as a Paramedic, I have come to see MIP

Re: [RBW] Re: Thinking of a Riv

2016-09-13 Thread Jim Bronson
I am using 10 speed with an XD600 non-indexed which claims to be 8 speed, and never had the chain fall between the sprockets except when sitting still in the garage one time. Never when riding. On Fri, Aug 26, 2016 at 12:38 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On 08/26/2016 12:52 PM, Tim Butterfield

[RBW] Re: New threadless bullmoose bar

2016-09-13 Thread Clementine59
They sold out very quickly. http://velo-orange.blogspot.com/2016/08/bullmoose-bars-and-wider-traveler-tires.html Hopefully more will be available soonish. On Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 2:43:22 AM UTC-4, Eric Karnes wrote: > > FYI: > > For anyone with a mid-nineties mountain bike project, V

Re: [RBW] BICYCLE 'COCKPIT'

2016-09-13 Thread Joe Bernard
Is that guy new? I was starting to wonder what the game was with this thread. -- 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...@g

[RBW] Re: Helmets... what do you like?

2016-09-13 Thread Clementine59
It's interesting how MIPS is promoted and accepted by users in the apparent absence of evidence supporting its effectiveness. If it works, show me the data! On Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 11:31:21 AM UTC-4, Clayton wrote: > > Marketing is amazing. It is used to squeeze as much money as possi

[RBW] Update and last call; take what's left for $20 + shipping. (FS: bags, Tire Savers, pedal medley, misc bits)

2016-09-13 Thread Patrick Moore
Tire savers, tire lever bag, Timbuktu bag, GONE. *Take Seagull, LE Briefcase, and pedals for $20 plus shipping.* The Seagull in particular is a very nice bag; better quality material except for straps than my new Timbuktu. I just don't like the cinch-at-shoulder strap design. On Mon, Sep 12, 201

Re: [RBW] Re: Helmets... what do you like?

2016-09-13 Thread Patrick Moore
The same causes that give you the $500 cycling sunglasses: http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/oakley-sunglasses-oo9174-carbon-blade?ID=1531252&pla_country=US&CAGPSPN=pla&CAWELAID=12015634633471&CAAGID=14345894421&CATCI=pla-26723778509&catargetid=120156340001087973&cadevice=c&cm_mmc=Google_Mens

[RBW] Re: Helmets... what do you like?

2016-09-13 Thread Deacon Patrick
Until helmets can address the basic physics of inertia and rapid deceleration of the soft tissue brain inside the hard nut case, and the resulting biology of the brain sheering neural connections because of the coup countrecoup sloshing about like jello in a dropped bowl, helmets will do very l

Re: [RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

2016-09-13 Thread R Shannon
Scott, that's a beautiful Homer! Regards, Richard Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 13, 2016, at 3:52 PM, Scott McLain wrote: > > I was exited to get my new used Homer. I have a couple of neighbors that are > good friends and big bikers. When it finally came, my neighbor came over and > picked

[RBW] Re: Helmets... what do you like?

2016-09-13 Thread Jim M.
The question wasn't about pros & cons of helmet wearing. Stop the proselytizing please. We are adults who can make our own decisions about headgear. cheers jim m wc ca On Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 9:59:26 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Until helmets can address the basic physics of in

[RBW] Re: tire pressures

2016-09-13 Thread Brian Campbell
Put enough air in your tires. Go for a ride. Let some out or put some in depending on what you think of the ride. Repeat process as/if necessary. There is no absolute. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from th

Re: [RBW] Re: Helmets... what do you like?

2016-09-13 Thread Ron Mc
which is what causes me to buy all my sunglasses at sierratradingpost - often helmets, too, and merino... On Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 11:54:08 AM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > The same causes that give you the $500 cycling sunglasses: > > > http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/oakley-sungl

[RBW] Re: Helmets... what do you like?

2016-09-13 Thread Ron Mc
hogwash, Deac, I've been twice on my helmet and gloves- once I was thrown 20' when a water company pump pad grabbed and froze my front wheel to the axle. I slid on the helmet and gloves, and recieved no road rash on my face or head. I replaced my helmet in kind. On Tuesday, September 13,

[RBW] Re: Putting a Clem on the rack of a bus?

2016-09-13 Thread LLM
Eamon, I have had my 52 Clem-L on two different styles of bus bike rack. I posted a description and links to photos here . Linda On Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 10:05:50 AM UTC-4, Eamon Nordquist wrote: > Has anybod

[RBW] Re: The first of what we hope are several very interesting reviews of the Clementine, from Lovely Bicycle

2016-09-13 Thread Chris Birkenmaier
I hear you. The way she writes about bikes makes me want to run out and purchase whatever it is she is discussing. I bought a Mike Flannigan/ANT bike after seeing the one she commissioned from him. It was/is a gorgeous bike. However, it kind of looks like that bike did not make the journey

[RBW] Re: Helmets... what do you like?

2016-09-13 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
On Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 10:24:12 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: > > hogwash, Deac, > What Ron Mc said, also based on dramatic personal experience, including a helmet smashed at speed, and a head that felt pretty darn good. Un-Rivvy/Bobby, but my preferred helmet is a Specialized S-Works.

[RBW] All Gone! (FS: bags, Tire Savers, pedal medley, misc bits)

2016-09-13 Thread Patrick Moore
All gone! -- 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-owners-bunc

Re: [RBW] Re: The first of what we hope are several very interesting reviews of the Clementine, from Lovely Bicycle

2016-09-13 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J. (Retired Partner)
ME TOO re my ANT Truss Bike Sent from my iPhone On Sep 13, 2016, at 1:47 PM, Chris Birkenmaier mailto:cbirken...@gmail.com>> wrote: I hear you. The way she writes about bikes makes me want to run out and purchase whatever it is she is discussing. I bought a Mike Flannigan/ANT bike after see

Re: [RBW] Re: The first of what we hope are several very interesting reviews of the Clementine, from Lovely Bicycle

2016-09-13 Thread Wally Estrella
Me too and three on the ANT Truss. I loved it, but ended up trading it off to get an actual Iver Johnson truss and other stuff. On Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 2:07:40 PM UTC-4, Pudge wrote: > > ME TOO re my ANT Truss Bike > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Sep 13, 2016, at 1:47 PM, Chris Birken

[RBW] Re: Putting a Clem on the rack of a bus?

2016-09-13 Thread LLM
Another thought...I saw a similar wheelbase spec online for one of the rack types used in the city I live in. I called the office of the bus service and was told that their biggest concern is that the bike not stick out beyond the sides of the bus. If the rack style is the double wheel well t

[RBW] Re: FS: Big Guy Stuff: Wool Cardigan, Windbreaker Jacket, Wool Sweatshirt, LS Tee,and 1/4 Zip

2016-09-13 Thread Zack
Dropping prices! Ibex Scout Jura Hoodie size XXL, worn a handful of times, black, this one http://shop.ibex.com/merino-wool-clothing/mens-long-sleeve-shirts/m-scout-jura-hoody *$89* Ibex 4th Street Boucle Cardigan, XL, worn a handful of times, greenish bluish, this one: http://image.rakuten.co

[RBW] Re: Helmets... what do you like?

2016-09-13 Thread Deacon Patrick
I think we're talking at cross purposes, Ron. I'll try again, using your crash as an example. Road rash is a vastly different thing than brain injury. Your momentum was dissipated by the relatively slow deceleration of the skid on the road, not by the helmet or the gloves. My point is this: had

Re: [RBW] BICYCLE 'COCKPIT'

2016-09-13 Thread Kai Vierstra
In Mr. Valiensi's defense, I purchased a lovely Choco-moose/cockpit from him and the transaction was perfect across the board. Language is weird and can cause as many problems as it can solve, I know this for a fact, don't ask me how. -Kai Brooklyn NY -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Helmets... what do you like?

2016-09-13 Thread Lungimsam
I wonder why noone is marketing helmets for auto drivers/passengers? Helmet sellers stand to make waaay more money in that arena as there are more car drivers and car passengers on the road than cyclists. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Own

Re: [RBW] Re: Helmets... what do you like?

2016-09-13 Thread Steve Palincsar
They do, for racing. On 09/13/2016 02:58 PM, Lungimsam wrote: I wonder why noone is marketing helmets for auto drivers/passengers? Helmet sellers stand to make waaay more money in that arena as there are more car drivers and car passengers on the road than cyclists. -- You received thi

[RBW] Re: Helmets... what do you like?

2016-09-13 Thread Deacon Patrick
Functionally, much the same thing is accomplished with crumple zones and air bags. On Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 12:58:20 PM UTC-6, Lungimsam wrote: > > I wonder why noone is marketing helmets for auto drivers/passengers? > Helmet sellers stand to make waaay more money in that arena as t

[RBW] Re: New threadless bullmoose bar

2016-09-13 Thread Will Ashe
These can be ordered directly from Fairweather in Japan, only with the shipping penalty of $43. http://fairweather.cc/bullmoose -- 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

[RBW] Re: Putting a Clem on the rack of a bus?

2016-09-13 Thread 'Eamon Nordquist' via RBW Owners Bunch
Thanks, Linda. Given that, and the dimensions they list online, I'm pretty sure a 59 Clem would be too long. Oh well! Eamon -- 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,

Re: [RBW] Helmets... what do you like?

2016-09-13 Thread Eric Norris
+1 on putting helmets in the dishwasher. My wife has been doing this with my helmets for years. --Eric N campyonly...@me.com www.CampyOnly.com Campyonlyguy.blogspot.com @Campyonlyguy > On Sep 13, 2016, at 5:06 AM, Lungimsam wrote: > > Top rack of washing machine. > > -- > You received this

[RBW] Re: Helmets... what do you like?

2016-09-13 Thread Lungimsam
A few well placed ads with car helmetry and I bet one out of every three dollars spent in the USA during that month would be for car helmets. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] Re: Helmets... what do you like?

2016-09-13 Thread Eric Norris
Deacon: Sorry, but that’s a great sentiment that makes no sense at all in the real world. If we can just “avoid” all the bad things that might happen to us, let’s all cancel our health insurance (avoid getting sick!), our life insurance (avoid dying too soon!), our car insurance (avoid gettin

Re: [RBW] Re: The first of what we hope are several very interesting reviews of the Clementine, from Lovely Bicycle

2016-09-13 Thread Chris Birkenmaier
Don't want to hijack this thread but just wanted to add that my ANT truss ended up being toward the end of his individual production although he now does a touring bike on the side. Now back to Clems! On Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 2:11:19 PM UTC-4, Wally Estrella wrote: > > Me too and three

Re: [RBW] Re: Helmets... what do you like?

2016-09-13 Thread Ron Mc
Eric is correct - no protection is perfect, so no protection is even better? The false sense of security thing is more hogwash. On Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 3:08:14 PM UTC-5, Eric Norris wrote: > > Deacon: > > Sorry, but that’s a great sentiment that makes no sense at all in the real > w

Re: [RBW] Re: Helmets... what do you like?

2016-09-13 Thread Deacon Patrick
Dear Eric and Ron, I am not saying what you think I'm saying. I said: "Until helmets can address the basic physics [and biology] of coup countrecoup ... helmets will do very little to mitigate brain injury and a lot to make people think they accomplish something [they do not]. To avoid brain i

Re: [RBW] Re: Helmets... what do you like?

2016-09-13 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 09/13/2016 05:06 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: Dear Eric and Ron, I am not saying what you think I'm saying. I said: "Until helmets can address the basic physics [and biology] of coup countrecoup ... helmets will do very little to mitigate brain injury and a lot to make people think they acc

Re: [RBW] Re: tire pressures

2016-09-13 Thread john . hawrylak
LungimsamFront should be 47 psig,  Rear should be 54 psig.   This is for a 45%/55% distribution for Rider & Bike and the 5lb load only applied to the FRONT wheel weight.Your 45psig/45psig results in the front at correct pressure and the rear underinflated by 9 psig (17% low).John HawrylakWoodstown

[RBW] Nitto Albastache bars

2016-09-13 Thread Carla Waugh
Hello if anyone has a bicycle set up with these bars would you please put a picture up. I ordered some I just want to see different setups in bar tape or not. Thanks -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [RBW] Re: tire pressures

2016-09-13 Thread John Hawrylak
Ron Mc wrote: "The people who were exceptionally low also reported wrecks" Yes, generally their tires were UNDERINFLATED by 25% to 50% of the 15% Tire Drop Calculated Pressure, from my review of the posts. I would recommend maintain your tire pressure at between 75% to 100% of the 15% Tire Dro

[RBW] Re: Nitto Albastache bars

2016-09-13 Thread Bill Lindsay
I don't have any photos of my own but it's easy to search on flickr: https://www.flickr.com/search/?q=albastache or google: https://www.google.com/search?q=albastache&espv=2&biw=1920&bih=935&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiyovXZto3PAhUC8mMKHWA5AqsQsAQIJA On Tuesday, September 13,

Re: [RBW] Re: tire pressures

2016-09-13 Thread Lungimsam
I remember an rbw employee who said if he ain't bottoming out, he's good. -- 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...@google

[RBW] Thank you and "Enjoy the Ride!"

2016-09-13 Thread Deacon Patrick
I’m going to be riding off a different direction. Thank you all on this group — you have helped me tremendously as I’ve dived into wrenching and fine tuning the my rides. I am grateful for all you’ve given me. May God startle you with joy! With abandon, Patrick www.OurHolyConception.org www.Mi

[RBW] Thank you and "Enjoy the Ride!"

2016-09-13 Thread Joe Bernard
Dude, where you going? You're quite welcome to ride off in different directions while still talking about stuff. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an emai

[RBW] Thank you and "Enjoy the Ride!"

2016-09-13 Thread Chris Birkenmaier
Well I hope you change your mind about leaving. I always enjoyed your posts. All the best to you though! -- 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

[RBW] Re: Nitto Albastache bars

2016-09-13 Thread Chris Birkenmaier
I also don't have photos available for posting but I fitted the bars in a 1986 pinarello montello bike in the green cloth tape. To be honest it is ok but not my favorite bar. I do love the looks for what that is worth -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Group

[RBW] Re: Willing to trade your smaller Atlantis for my 56cm?

2016-09-13 Thread PaulS
Can this be a 3-way transaction? I wouldn't mind buying your Atlantis. Thanks. On Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 11:56:02 PM UTC-6, Bin Chen wrote: > > I have a Toyo-built 56cm Atlantis that I bought recently that is a touch > too large for me. Does anyone have a 53 or 54.5cm Atlantis you'd b

[RBW] Thank you and "Enjoy the Ride!"

2016-09-13 Thread Tony DeFilippo
We'll miss your contributions Patrick, I hope you'll pass back through at some point. Tony -- 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

[RBW] Thank you and "Enjoy the Ride!"

2016-09-13 Thread drew
Definitely sad! Some of the best and wildest posts. Ill miss them. I hope something didn't happen that caused a permanent resigned departure. Why not just take a break while you go explore? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. T

Re: [RBW] Re: Helmets... what do you like?

2016-09-13 Thread Bill in Roswell GA
There was a huge article (many pages long) in Bicycling (ya, I know) that was the most in depth article I've seen about MIPS and gave a lot of the data gathered by the organization that has done the bulk of testing. MIPS is an attempt at a safety movement, not a marketing movement. I think it's

[RBW] Thank you and "Enjoy the Ride!"

2016-09-13 Thread WETH
Dear Patrick, Godspeed and may God continue to startle you with joy! Thanks for all your help on this group. I will miss your insights. Best wishes, Erl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] Thank you and "Enjoy the Ride!"

2016-09-13 Thread Patrick Moore
Oh, don't go! We need you! Seriously, please stay on board. On Tue, Sep 13, 2016 at 5:04 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > I’m going to be riding off a different direction. Thank you all on this > group — you have helped me tremendously as I’ve dived into wrenching and > fine tuning the my rides. I a

[RBW] Re: Thank you and "Enjoy the Ride!"

2016-09-13 Thread JohnS
Thank you Patrick for all that you've shared with the group. I've always greatly enjoyed your ride stories, photos and insights. You'll be missed and I wish you well. JohnS On Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 7:04:44 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > I’m going to be riding off a different dire

[RBW] Re: Nitto Albastache bars

2016-09-13 Thread Chris Birkenmaier
Forgot to mention that I also have cork wrap,under the cloth tape. That gives it a nicely padded feel without being overly bulky -- 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 i

[RBW] Willing to trade your smaller Atlantis for my 56cm?

2016-09-13 Thread Bin Chen
Would you be willing to trade? -- 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 ema

[RBW] Re: tire pressures

2016-09-13 Thread GAJett
Berto Tire Pressure App says 38 front, 52 rear. So your 45 AVERAGE is spot on! It just needs to be redistributed. Cheers, GAJett On Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 6:48:27 AM UTC-7, Lungimsam wrote: > > So if I am 175lbs., on 27.9 lbs. of Bleriot, with 5 lbs. of front baggage, > on 650b x 38mm

[RBW] Re: Nitto Albastache bars

2016-09-13 Thread Daniel Jackson
So Drew has got it figured out , in my opinion. I, too, have the albastaches setup with these levers. The trick is to put the levers on the side opposite for which they are labeled, thus positioning their elegant curve downward. It works so dang well and I thought I was the only one who figured

Re: [RBW] Re: Another S3X hub

2016-09-13 Thread Mark Parker
Patrick: I ran a freewheel for a while on the S3X that I sold you. While running the freewheel on it, I had trouble at times getting it to shift. It seemed to shift better for me while running the fixed sprocket when I applied a little backwards force on the pedals. It was one of the reasons

[RBW] Nitto Albastache bars

2016-09-13 Thread Surlyprof
https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/129545862@N03/29510899771/ Here's my current set up. Lights are underneath on Paul Gino mounts connected to the rack. Love the setup and can't say enough good things about the Brooks leather tape. This roll has been on 3 bikes in the past 8 years. Would be hesit

[RBW] Re: Compass Snoqualmie Pass 700x44

2016-09-13 Thread adam leibow
I stuck somma these on my hunqapillar, but i'll probably remove them because they don't fill it out enough. of course they ride nice. On Monday, September 12, 2016 at 6:38:50 PM UTC-7, frank_a wrote: > > They're here and they're sublime! > > - Frank > -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Nitto Albastache bars

2016-09-13 Thread Carla Waugh
Thanks for the great pics! Which levers are you both using? 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.

[RBW] Nitto Albastache bars

2016-09-13 Thread drew
Hahaha crap. I thought I was the only one too. It does work really well flipped. They are the trp levers, and they are awkward used right side up on these bars, but they are awesome upside down. 2 of us agree on this fact -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Googl

[RBW] Re: Compass Snoqualmie Pass 700x44

2016-09-13 Thread Daniel Jackson
Agreed - these are rather silly on a Hunq - not least of all because they are measuring under spec. On Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 9:59:22 PM UTC-4, adam leibow wrote: > > I stuck somma these on my hunqapillar, but i'll probably remove them > because they don't fill it out enough. of course t

Re: [RBW] Re: Another S3X hub

2016-09-13 Thread bertin753
And how many spokes does the Bendix hub take? P Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 13, 2016, at 1:43 PM, Mark Parker wrote: > > Patrick: > > I ran a freewheel for a while on the S3X that I sold you. While running the > freewheel on it, I had trouble at times getting it to shift. It seemed to >

Re: [RBW] Re: Helmets... what do you like?

2016-09-13 Thread Kai Vierstra
"I don't think anyone is disputing the value of avoiding accidents in the first place. The problem is, you can't always. And what then?" Fall good? Whatever the case, helmeted or not, know how to fall. There's no time to think about it, but if you find yourself about to hit something you weren

[RBW] Nitto Albastache bars

2016-09-13 Thread MannyAcosta
#bikepanda https://www.flickr.com/gp/mannyacosta/6H63dw -- 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