Re: [RBW] Slipping/sliding/jumping/ghosting gears on a new Platypus

2025-01-21 Thread Mackenzy Albright
I've absolutely had issues with Silver Shifters on thumb pods (or bar end) giving issues with slippage. My solution: Reverse Rapid-rise derailer. For some reason it just plays better with the ratcheting action especially when the spring is under more tension. I found regular shifters, especiall

[RBW] Re: Advice sought for 650B tires

2025-01-21 Thread Austin L
I got a lot of miles out of the Loup-Loup pass tires, but the Pari-Motos are bargain compared to Rene Herse, even if I don't get the same mileage. Plus you can get them in black sidewall without paying more. Austin On Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10:34:55 AM UTC-8 Piaw Na wrote: > Agreed on th

[RBW] Re: Advice sought for 650B tires

2025-01-21 Thread Piaw Na
Agreed on the Pari Motos. I swapped out my kid's bike from the WTB Nano to these and the kids went from hating the bike to loving it and going fast. I run RH Stampede Passes on my wife's bike and on the tandem, but if the Pari Motos were available for 700c wheels there's no chance I'd pay the ex

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

2025-01-21 Thread Paul Richardson
eric -- i saw the intimation that the claptrap will replace the smaller bag, which is what inspired my wtb. i'm not innarested in the claptrap, but glad you're happy with it! minh -- hope the prices don't increase t much! they were already expensive!!! thanks for responding paul -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: 2025 Philadelphia Bike Expo -- anyone planning on going?

2025-01-21 Thread Tim Burke
@rmrose - single track can DEFINITELY be at night if you'd like . Belmont at night is so special, we have fires under one of the bridges in the winter. On Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 9:14:39 PM UTC-5 rmro...@gmail.com wrote: > This (ride) sounds so good. Might the singletrack be at night? >

Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2025-01-21 Thread Keith P.
Greg, That is a very swift looking Roadeo. Where is "here"? Looks like the Sierras a bit. k. On Monday, January 20, 2025 at 8:43:16 AM UTC-8 RichS wrote: > Greg, that's a wonderful image of your Roadeo. Hope you can keep it out of > hibernation:-) > > Best, > Rich in ATL > > On Saturday, January

[RBW] Re: 2025 Philadelphia Bike Expo -- anyone planning on going?

2025-01-21 Thread Brian McDermott
I have it on the calendar and only live a couple of hours away, I really ought to make it happen. I’ll likely take the Amtrak from Harrisburg. On Friday, January 17, 2025 at 7:31:31 PM UTC-5 weste...@gmail.com wrote: > The 2025 Philadelphia Bike Expo is on March 8 and 9, and Rivendell is > goi

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

2025-01-21 Thread Minh
Paul, Good luck, I"ve been hunting for a fabs chest and there just isn't many being sold. I think the combination of factory shortages, has caused scarcity as many folks are holding on to them not knowing if they can get another one. I feel like the Clap Trap release last week sold out al

Re: [RBW] Re: 2025 Philadelphia Bike Expo -- anyone planning on going?

2025-01-21 Thread Minh
for those in NYC considering this for a day trip, I just checked Amtrak tickets today, and you can do a roundtrip for less than $30. I did not investigate bring your bike options. On Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 11:34:44 AM UTC-5 timothym...@gmail.com wrote: > @rmrose - single track can DEFIN

[RBW] Re: Advice sought for 650B tires

2025-01-21 Thread abraham nussbaum
+1 for Baby Shoe Pass On Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 1:34:41 PM UTC-7 Austin L wrote: > I got a lot of miles out of the Loup-Loup pass tires, but the Pari-Motos > are bargain compared to Rene Herse, even if I don't get the same mileage. > Plus you can get them in black sidewall without paying

Re: [RBW] Re: 2025 Philadelphia Bike Expo -- anyone planning on going?

2025-01-21 Thread Robert Blunt
I will do my best to be there. I am only 45 minutes from it. Will bring the Saluki. On Tue, Jan 21, 2025 at 11:34 AM Tim Burke wrote: > @rmrose - single track can DEFINITELY be at night if you'd like . Belmont > at night is so special, we have fires under one of the bridges in the > winter. > >

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

2025-01-21 Thread Eric Marth
Paul — I"ll keep you in mind if I decide to part with my Abs ;0) On Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 4:15:24 PM UTC-5 Paul Richardson wrote: > eric -- i saw the intimation that the claptrap will replace the smaller > bag, which is what inspired my wtb. i'm not innarested in the claptrap, > but gl

[RBW] Re: Velo Orange items FS

2025-01-21 Thread Stephen Durfee
[image: bag0.jpg]oneo On Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10:49:38 PM UTC-8 Stephen Durfee wrote: > Here are a few items that I picked up and then changed my mind > over...listed price does not include shipping. All are unused. Thanks! > > Road Runner Randonneur Handlebar Bag, Black with orange i