[RBW] Re: Advice sought for 650B tires

2025-01-20 Thread Ted Durant
On Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 8:48:24 PM UTC-6 Matthew Danning wrote: I'm looking for advice on 650B tires for a Bleriot that's used exclusively on-road. I'd like a tire that's fast but not too fragile. I've ridden this bike for years with nifty swifties, but my supply is now out. Many yea

[RBW] Re: Advice sought for 650B tires

2025-01-20 Thread Steve
Rene Herse - The 38mm Loup Loup Pass just might be what you're looking for. I've run the standard casing which I thought was superb. https://www.renehersecycles.com/product-category/components/tires/650b/?srsltid=AfmBOorswI1PuVhLlqJlY1TsIiyWARWXGF1yjIQ9SYTGR6zCouuafTxT Steve in AVL On Sunday,

Re: [RBW] Advice sought for 650B tires

2025-01-20 Thread James Valiensi
Hi. I had a lot of flat tires over teh past five years. Like one every ride for a year. I almost quit cycling because it was so frustrating. I switched from Gravel kings to Pari-motos and started to have better luck. https://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=72808 Panarac

Re: [RBW] Re: Advice sought: mounting Nitto M12 or similar front rack to Paul cantis

2025-01-20 Thread abraham nussbaum
Just for the curious, here is what Allygn said about the rack which started the thread: This is possible but requires an advanced installation with bending and drilling of the stays. You may need some extra spacers (which can be included from us). Please have a look at the pictures of this Fern

Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2025-01-20 Thread RichS
Greg, that's a wonderful image of your Roadeo. Hope you can keep it out of hibernation:-) Best, Rich in ATL On Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:59:48 PM UTC-5 Greg Lamont wrote: > It's been unseasonably warm and dry here this winter, allowing me to ride > the Roadeo well into months I would ha

[RBW] Re: Roadini vs Roaduno (besides initial config)

2025-01-20 Thread Joe Bernard
Roaduno is a Homer with 120mm rear spacing intended for singlespeed hubs. There are many variations of adding gears because you can mount a tensioner or rear derailleur, plus there's one dt boss to facilitate a shifter. I can't say much about the differences between Homer and lugged Roadini othe

Re: [RBW] RivSister Rendezvous

2025-01-20 Thread RichS
Leah, I love the commitment you and the Riv sisters have to each other. Traveling far and wide to pedal your Rivs together. So sweet!:-))) Best, Rich in ATL On Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 6:17:44 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Thanks, everyone! John, oddly, frame angles and spoke c

[RBW] Re: Roadini vs Roaduno (besides initial config)

2025-01-20 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Piaw - do you ever think about a Gallop? Just wondering. I know you love the Roadini, but if its overbuilt, the Charlie would be nice… On Monday, January 20, 2025 at 12:34:52 PM UTC-5 pi...@gmail.com wrote: > I regularly treat my Roadini the way others treat their mountain bikes. It > rides bet

Re: [RBW] Advice sought for 650B tires

2025-01-20 Thread John Dewey
+ 1 Pari Motos. Nice tires @ 38mm. Good enough…and not crazy $$$. JD On Mon, Jan 20, 2025 at 6:51 AM James Valiensi wrote: > Hi. > I had a lot of flat tires over teh past five years. Like one every ride > for a year. I almost quit cycling because it was so frustrating. > > I switched from Gra

Re: [RBW] Re: Roadini vs Roaduno (besides initial config)

2025-01-20 Thread 藍俊彪
Nope. I have a custom touring bike that I mostly ride on the road and for light off road. The Roadini right now is on loan to my (heavier) brother while his custom bike is being built. On Mon, Jan 20, 2025, 12:58 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! < jonasandle...@gmail.com> wrote: > Piaw - do you ever thin

[RBW] Re: Advice sought for 650B tires

2025-01-20 Thread Will Boericke
Panaracers (gravelking) are good and relatively cheap. I have 650x38 on a bike and am happy with them. Though Panaracer calls them 1.5". Will -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivi

[RBW] Re: WTB: ron's bikes fabs abs

2025-01-20 Thread Paul Richardson
i guess i should also add that i would pay $100+shipping for the right color and condition. thanks! paul tkpk -- 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

[RBW] Re: Roadini vs Roaduno (besides initial config)

2025-01-20 Thread Piaw Na
I regularly treat my Roadini the way others treat their mountain bikes. It rides better than my hard tail. If anything I'd say the Roadini is overbuilt for someone my weight (140 pounds) On Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 6:42:23 PM UTC-8 nics...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi all, > > First time poster an

Re: [RBW] RivSister Rendezvous

2025-01-20 Thread Patrick Moore
Well described, written, and photographed. Thanks for sharing. On Sat, Jan 18, 2025 at 9:17 PM Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! < jonasandle...@gmail.com> wrote: > I got my first Rivendell (a Betty Foy), in late ‘12. I knew nothing about > anything and came to this group in search of knowledge and camara