[RBW] Re: Platy front derailleur with Riv wide-low double (39x28)?

Long cage designs are trying to make initial contact with the chain by the side plates at a place where the most effective use of lateral movement is. FD design to accommodate more gears on triples and integrated brake/shifters has to deal with both trim and rapid contact with the chain at a p

[RBW] Re: Platy front derailleur with Riv wide-low double (39x28)?

As soon as I posted that last item I opened this gem that substantiates some of my suspicions about Shimano's intents. Lordy. I just want to ride my bike as an escape from other complexities. They are going to force me to call

[RBW] Cazadero, Snoqualmie Pass comparisons?

Hello all, I've been comparing the Cazadero 42s to the RH Snoqualmie Pass ELs (thanks to a group member who sold me some well-used ones for cheap) I wanted to see other folks' experiences with these two pretty different tires? I'm using these on some new (to me) routes that combine sections of

[RBW] Re: Cazadero, Snoqualmie Pass comparisons?

Adam, I came to pretty much the same conclusion. I started with Barlows, and quickly moved to Snoqualmie EL's on the Hillborne. Not much more width but definitely more volume and a cushier ride. I put some 42mm Cazaderos on there for a brief period but I too found them sluggish by comparison (I

[RBW] Re: My recent "CO-GAP" 7-day trip

That's great advice Paul. Still finalizing all the details of our trip and we were going to take the MARC out to Harpers Ferry and camp and bike home one of these Fridays as a test run for mileage. Pat On Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 3:56:37 PM UTC-4 Bikie#4646 wrote: > Pat in DC, You are very l

[RBW] FS/FT: Sackville, Acorn bags,

Howdy friends, I've got a bunch of components and gear for sale that I listed over on iBOB, but thought people here might also be interested in some of this stuff. Prices listed are net to me and do not include shipping, but the more you buy, the more I can combine shipping and make you a bett

Re: [RBW] Gus transportation machine and uno Cheviot pic

Man that's funny, I may have to sell one of my bikes to buy a 1987 Ford Econoline if my family keeps expanding. Awesome pics, love those bikes + bags. Really makes me want to go on more adventures. Bones On Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 5:46:16 PM UTC-4 joseph...@gmail.com wrote: > Thanks y'all >

[RBW] Re: New Bars on the Appaloosa

I just went out and tweaked the angle into the recommended range. It's interesting in that it brought the loop in the front up a bit, putting it into a more comfortable, upright spot for stretching out. Thanks for the tip! On Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 6:23:57 PM UTC-7 Chris L wrote: > > > Je

Re: [RBW] Things You Might Like

I can’t ride happily without one of my handlebar water bottle bags. I have fun ones from Cycle Cats, Oveja Negra, and Greg Newland. Here is my Atlantis with my Oveja Negra bag, which holds a 32oz Hydroflask with room to spare. > On May 28, 2021, at 12:04, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! > wrote: >

[RBW] WTB: Paul Moon Unit pair

Hello all As the title reads, looking for (2) Paul Moon Unit cantilever yokes, colors preferred. Final touch for getting my Susie converted to cantilevers and I'm hoping someone has a pair collecting dust that they can send down the line. Thanks! Jared -- You received this message because y

Re: [RBW] Re: Rebuild kit for VP VIce pedals?

Joe - yes! Pull out the bearings and maybe we can figure it out. I'd much prefer "rebuild and repair" instead of conspicuous consumption. Michael On Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 8:07:28 PM UTC-4 divis...@gmail.com wrote: > Testify! > > I've gone deep on Crank Brothers Quattros, which CB discontin