[RBW] Re: 135mm hub rear wheel in a roadini?

2023-12-18 Thread Bill Lindsay
27;s always OK to do things right, if you have the time to spend. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 8:30:22 PM UTC-8 brenton...@gmail.com wrote: > I am considering buying a Roadini frame to build up with a mix of > new/old/bin parts. > > I have a Velocity

[RBW] Re: Coaster Brakes for a Beachy Clem Build

2023-12-18 Thread Bill Lindsay
The show stoppers that I would fear are: 1. A coaster brake requires a no-tensioner way to take up chain slack. On normal cruisers, that's done with horizontal dropouts. The Clem has vertical dropouts. 2. Cheap coaster brake hubs are not 135mm and the Clem is 135mm O.L.D. Bill Linds

[RBW] Re: Ultegra 9spd long cage range

2023-12-18 Thread Bill Lindsay
Concur with Jeremy: 12-27 no problem 11-28 no problem 11-32 probably 11-36 probably not 11-42 I'd bet that's a big no Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, December 18, 2023 at 3:35:52 PM UTC-8 Jeremy Till wrote: > Generally, with Shimano road derailleurs the short and long

[RBW] Re: Coaster Brakes for a Beachy Clem Build

2023-12-19 Thread Bill Lindsay
1 PM UTC-8 Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > On Monday, December 18, 2023 at 10:15:35 AM UTC-8 Bill Lindsay wrote: > > The show stoppers that I would fear are: > > 1. A coaster brake requires a no-tensioner way to take up chain slack. On > normal cruisers, that's done with horizontal dr

[RBW] Re: SF RB-1 looking very nice

2023-12-20 Thread Bill Lindsay
of those types covered in my stable, so the appeal of having one of each type makes perfect sense to me. :-) Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 11:48:22 AM UTC-8 brenton...@gmail.com wrote: > > https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/d/san-francisco-57cm-time-ca

Re: [RBW] Re: Ultegra 9spd long cage range

2023-12-20 Thread Bill Lindsay
bike, but not a lot more Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 7:52:36 AM UTC-8 John Dewey wrote: > Holy smokes, all our bikes are set up with 9-speed mid-cage Shimano rd’s > and all handle 33 front / 32 rear with aplomb. I would think long-cage > handles almost

[RBW] Re: Winter exercise switch-up for bike riders

2023-12-21 Thread Bill Lindsay
couple of my OCD itches. This is my first month, and the program I'm on is just 8 classes a month. This is a complement to my cycling rather than a full winter time substitute. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 6:55:36 AM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: A Homer Hill build....

2023-12-22 Thread Bill Lindsay
I manage that, then summit #6 will be on a derailleurless bike. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, December 22, 2023 at 7:53:19 AM UTC-8 sarahlik...@gmail.com wrote: > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ed2-hdvGWjU&ab_channel=Henrywildeberry > > I found a youtube video that is ex

Re: [RBW] Re: A Homer Hill build....

2023-12-22 Thread Bill Lindsay
Julian There is not a Rohloff-equipped bike in my stable. There are several derailleur less multi-speed single speeds in my stable. Bill On Friday, December 22, 2023 at 9:09:46 AM UTC-8 weste...@gmail.com wrote: > Bill, > > This makes me wonder if there's a Rohloff-equippe

[RBW] Re: 90s Road Double paired with 11-36 9 speed rear cassette

2023-12-26 Thread Bill Lindsay
der, and run the bike as a 1x9 with a 39 tooth ring and 11-36 in back. That would do everything I would need to do on a light road bike. My absolute max I ever go to on my builds is a 4:1 top gear. That used to be a 52x13, then it was a 48x12, and now it's a 44x11. 44/28 with an 11-3

[RBW] Re: Why do some bikes just feel consistently faster?

2023-12-30 Thread Bill Lindsay
ongratulate the OP for liking that FBRC so much, for so long. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 2:35:08 PM UTC-8 Patrick Moore wrote: > This is hardly a new question for me or for others, but it is a question > that strikes me anew when I ride the 1999 Joe Starck

[RBW] Re: Northern Hemisphere Winter 2023-2024 Ride Photos

2024-01-01 Thread Bill Lindsay
t of the Morgan Territory ride on 12/29: https://flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/53428571996/in/datetaken/ Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, January 1, 2024 at 2:37:28 PM UTC-8 DavidP wrote: > Thanks, for getting us going Ted! > > My last ride of 2023 and first ride of 2024 w

Re: [RBW] Re: A Homer Hill build....

2024-01-04 Thread Bill Lindsay
on a 2TT Hillborne with Albatross bars. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, December 22, 2023 at 8:48:53 AM UTC-8 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Therese is a delightful person and a very good rider. I used to run > across her a lot in the East Bay and at SFR events, but I don't think our >

[RBW] Goals for 2024 (will they be S.M.A.R.T. ?)

2024-01-05 Thread Bill Lindsay
00km ridden Summit Mount Diablo 5 times on 5 different bikes Put myself in the position to attempt my first 400k brevet Complete the Marin Mountains 200k brevet Complete 25% of every city in Contra Costa County on Wandrer Complete 25% of Marin County on Wandrer Ride 55 miles on my 55th birthday and kic

Re: [RBW] Goals for 2024 (will they be S.M.A.R.T. ?)

2024-01-05 Thread Bill Lindsay
well into their 70s doing 200k brevets like nothing more than an honest-day's-work. I want to be like them. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, January 5, 2024 at 9:08:36 AM UTC-8 John Dewey wrote: > All worthy goals…but beware the ‘ride your age’ program. I embarked on > this

Re: [RBW] Goals for 2024 (will they be S.M.A.R.T. ?)

2024-01-05 Thread Bill Lindsay
uot;Ride 200,000 miles in my life" is not timely. "Live to be 90" is not timely, but it may be an outcome that is helped along. I'm knocking out tiny smart-goals almost weekly. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, January 5, 2024 at 9:39:22 AM UTC-8 George Schick wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Goals for 2024 (will they be S.M.A.R.T. ?)

2024-01-06 Thread Bill Schairer
). 2023 saw me fall short on both. I guess the Relevance for me is the belief that the magic drug is exercise. When my doctor wanted me to start statins I told her I'll use exercise and diet instead. Like Bill L, I want to maintain my quality of life but I view it more as preventing an unt

Re: [RBW] Goals for 2024 (will they be S.M.A.R.T. ?)

2024-01-06 Thread Bill Lindsay
Good luck Bill S with your healing and goals for 2024. Brady, a 600k would be epic. London-Edinburgh-London 2025! Amazing. One cool thing about goals is that writing them down is a brain hack that helps make you see it through. Even though we aren't going to bug you about it, it'

Re: [RBW] Goals for 2024 (will they be S.M.A.R.T. ?)

2024-01-06 Thread Bill Lindsay
You're living my best life, Steven. I hope the weather is agreeable on your tour. Will you be sleeping in beds or on the ground? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 7:36:11 AM UTC-8 Steven Sweedler wrote: > In 2021 I made a goal of 7000 m. to coincide with tu

Re: [RBW] Why do some bikes just feel consistently faster?

2024-01-07 Thread Bill Schairer
most, near as I can tell, even those riding indexed. I'm not positive but I don't think I have ever been on an aluminum bike. Not saying my way is right or wrong for anyone but me but it has absolutely nothing to do with the frame material. Bill S San Diego On Saturday, January 6,

Re: [RBW] Drivetrain maintenance / life

2024-01-07 Thread Bill Gibson
fect to be good! Unless you obsess...which is part of the fun...! Bill Gibson Tempe, Arizona, USA My Photographs <https://billbgibson.myportfolio.com/> : https://billbgibson.myportfolio.com/ and on Behance: https://www.behance.net/BillGibson <https://billbgibson.myportfolio.com/> If you

Re: [RBW] Drivetrain maintenance / life

2024-01-07 Thread Bill Gibson
This: https://zerofrictioncycling.com.au/lubetesting/ Chains seem to easy to test for amount of wear, but cogs and chainrings? Skipping in the rear, difficulty shifting in front, but on a fixed/singlespeed, cog & chainring wear is less of an issue. Chains really are a maintenance factor.

Re: [RBW] Re: 26.8 seatposts with generous setback

2024-01-07 Thread Bill Lindsay
for stretching out a too-short cockpit for a rider that's short in the legs and longer in the torso. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA P.S. If you need help finding one, I've got one. On Sunday, January 7, 2024 at 8:07:10 AM UTC-8 J Schwartz wrote: > Greetings > > Picking up

[RBW] Re: Roaduno

2024-01-08 Thread Bill Lindsay
asking $35 shipped for the 365s and $55 shipped for the 556s. Photos: 556 https://flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/53435669677/in/album-72157634724093620/ 365 https://flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/53437016535/in/album-72157634724093620/ Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Sunday, January 7, 2024 at

[RBW] Re: Roaduno

2024-01-08 Thread Bill Lindsay
The Crust Single Speed Lightning Bolt is also less than half the price of a Roaduno. Get one of each! Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, January 8, 2024 at 6:51:21 PM UTC-8 velomann wrote: > When the initial info about the Roaduno was coming out, I was pretty > stoked about it.

[RBW] Re: Why do some bikes just feel consistently faster?

2024-01-09 Thread Bill Schairer
Ted, I love your explanation! My niece is a college crew coach and she also cycles. I will have to ask her about "swing." Bill S San Diego On Monday, January 8, 2024 at 7:15:31 AM UTC-8 Ted Durant wrote: Not to be overly contrarian, but ... Planing is a terrible word for the phe

Re: [RBW] Re: Why do some bikes just feel consistently faster?

2024-01-09 Thread Bill Lindsay
oes Bike D feel fast and easy to pedal? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, January 8, 2024 at 10:12:25 AM UTC-8 Patrick Moore wrote: > All bikes have the same effective sta: the 1999 and the Matthews #2 clone > both have 73* stas, and the Matthews #1 has the saddle forward on the rails

Re: [RBW] Re: Why do some bikes just feel consistently faster?

2024-01-09 Thread Bill Lindsay
John played along and gave an interesting answer. Interesting for two reasons: 1. Patrick Moore's Bike C is objectively more flexible than Bike D. 2. John H doesn't think a 12 pound lighter bike will feel faster or easier to pedal BL in EC -- You received this message because you are subsc

Re: [RBW] Advantages of triple drivetrains (VO post)

2024-01-09 Thread Bill Lindsay
Ben You run a 46/30 with an 11-34 11sp cassette. If it were me, I'd experiment with a 42-tooth big ring before going to a triple. 46x11 is pretty darn high for a commuter/city bike. Anything higher than a 4:1 in my book is for the sole purpose of pedaling at >>40mph. That is a real use-case

Re: [RBW] Advantages of triple drivetrains (VO post)

2024-01-09 Thread Bill Lindsay
John emphatically asked (with seven question marks): "Question to Bill: Will a 42T large ring result in the FD hitting the chain stay in the inner ring of a triple (say 24T or 26T) ???" That depends on the front derailleur and the chain stay. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA

[RBW] Re: Low q, low range 2x cranks

2024-01-10 Thread Bill Schairer
Since you stated you are a bit new to all of this, I am curious as to exactly why you are so focused on a lower Q? Bill S San Diego On Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 9:26:06 AM UTC-8 Adam wrote: > Thanks, > > Great ideas already. I have thought about the VO cranks, but want slightly

[RBW] Re: Low q, low range 2x cranks

2024-01-10 Thread Bill Lindsay
only use the larger 4 cogs in the small ring. Doing that would probably bring <150mm Q-factor into play for your Hillborne. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 8:15:06 AM UTC-8 Adam wrote: > Hi all, > > Adjacent to the triples thread, I'm thinki

Re: [RBW] Re: Low q, low range 2x cranks

2024-01-10 Thread Bill Schairer
stion of takes offense, I apologize. Bill S San Diego On Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 10:09:37 AM UTC-8 Josiah Anderson wrote: > Uhh... because lower Q works better for some people? That's like asking > why someone wants a longer/shorter stem... > > Adam, with the VO cranks (if

Re: [RBW] Advantages of triple drivetrains (VO post)

2024-01-10 Thread Bill Lindsay
Ultegra 52x42x30 makes a nice compact double. Just remove the 52 (free) and put a guard in its place ($15). Now you've got a 42x30 with the ability to put a smaller ring on the 74 bcd if need be. The skeleton key is indeed a useful FD. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, Janua

Re: [RBW] Re: Low q, low range 2x cranks

2024-01-10 Thread Bill Schairer
s clipping her ankle bones on the crank arms. Bill S San Diego On Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 1:17:17 PM UTC-8 Adam wrote: > I tapped the right place for info! > > The nerd crank database is EXACTLY what I was looking for. And Bill, > Justus, thanks for clarifying the chainline stuff.

[RBW] Re: New Jewelry for my Platypus

2024-01-11 Thread Bill Lindsay
That's very good stuff right there. Big time APPROVE BL in EC On Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 5:28:30 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > I have never had Paul anything. I’ve had whatever brakes and levers came > with my bikes and didn’t think any more about it. I did get my VO brake

Re: [RBW] Re: Why do some bikes just feel consistently faster?

2024-01-12 Thread Bill Lindsay
agement claimed by Cyclist B all in their head? Is "a slightly under geared bike" and "encourages me to ride one cog smaller" the exact same thing? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 9:42:00 AM UTC-8 Bill Lindsay wrote: > OK, thought experiment tim

[RBW] Re: Grant's Mountain Today

2024-01-13 Thread Bill Lindsay
o the West, Antioch and Pittsburg to the North, even around the backside Brentwood, Clayton Morgan Territory to the East. We could do a photo-essay like the Hokusai 36 views. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, January 12, 2024 at 8:34:21 PM UTC-8 campyo...@me.com wrote: > Mt. Diab

Re: [RBW] Re: Why do some bikes just feel consistently faster?

2024-01-13 Thread Bill Lindsay
In this year's revisiting of this topic, have you picked up anything new? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, January 12, 2024 at 3:37:33 PM UTC-8 Patrick Moore wrote: > On Fri, Jan 12, 2024 at 2:40 PM 'John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch < > rbw-owne...

[RBW] Re: Ride report: Orange Blossom Special 2024

2024-01-16 Thread Bill Fulford
Excellent ride report. It sounds like a great ride. I, too, have a Toyo Atlantis and am curious to know which Rene Herse knobby tire fit on your rig? Thanks. On Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 9:28:18 AM UTC-5 brok...@gmail.com wrote: > Thanks for the kind words! > > Richard - that sounds like a g

[RBW] Re: Leo Roadini on Brevet--SFR Del Puerto Canyon 200k ride report

2024-01-16 Thread Bill Lindsay
I posted a photo of the drop bar build that I had on that bike in 2018. This thread links to that thread, and in that thread I posted a photo. You should be able to find it. It doesn't look like I made a Flickr album for that build so the detailed build photos are buried. Bill Linds

[RBW] Re: If you plan to get a Roaduno..,

2024-01-17 Thread Bill Lindsay
uno to the summit of Mount Diablo, that would be a whole different thing. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 10:09:06 AM UTC-8 rmro...@gmail.com wrote: > would you consider a coaster brake hub of some sort? -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Leo Roadini on Brevet--SFR Del Puerto Canyon 200k ride report

2024-01-17 Thread Bill Lindsay
24 at 8:10:08 AM UTC-8 Chris Fly wrote: > >> Bill, >> >> Good Stuff! I had pretty much written a Leo off as I really couldn't find >> much feedback on it to be honest.. I got a few replies to my question, but >> not a lot.. your report has it back on my radar! >

[RBW] Re: Leo Roadini on Brevet--SFR Del Puerto Canyon 200k ride report

2024-01-17 Thread Bill Lindsay
s you read, I was trying to make clear that you can get a lot out of a Leo Roadini if you want to. I think the best summary was that I felt a little weird in full-kit on my Leo. I felt a little weird NOT being in full kit on my Black Mountain. That's what I mean by "traditional ra

[RBW] Re: Leo Roadini on Brevet--SFR Del Puerto Canyon 200k ride report

2024-01-17 Thread Bill Lindsay
did a lot, I guess I'd develop more of a taste for very very light bikes, but the fact is that I don't "throw the bike around" all that much. I love doing weight weenie builds, but the evaluation of the lightness happens on the scale, not on the road. It's fun to shave a

Re: [RBW] OK to post non Rivendell bikes for sale here?

2024-01-17 Thread Bill Lindsay
other day... Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 2:55:03 PM UTC-8 rmro...@gmail.com wrote: > I just thought perhaps there might be others here (actually I am certain > of it) who’s cycling world includes non Rivendell bikes. But I get it. > Sent from my iPhone &

Re: [RBW] Re: New Jewelry for my Platypus

2024-01-17 Thread Bill Lindsay
Hi Paul? It's me, Leah. Listen, I just mailed you my Nitto rack struts and Chris King headset cups. They just aren't cutting it being aluminum and silver. Could you be a lamb and BL in EC On Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 1:18:52 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > I finally go

[RBW] FS: Albastache, Moustache, matching stem, and brake levers

2024-01-18 Thread Bill Lindsay
still a useful shape for some drop bar applications, so I'm content to keep it. Asking $150 plus shipping. https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/53471388990/in/datetaken/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/53471110438/in/datetaken/ Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA -- You received

[RBW] Re: FS: Albastache, Moustache, matching stem, and brake levers

2024-01-18 Thread Bill Lindsay
'm content to keep it. Asking $150 plus shipping. https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/53471388990/in/datetaken/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/53471110438/in/datetaken/ BL in EC On Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 9:50:08 AM UTC-8 chefd...@gmail.com wrote: > Bill, I would hap

[RBW] Re: FS: Albastache, Moustache, matching stem, and brake levers

2024-01-18 Thread Bill Lindsay
shipping. https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/53471388990/in/datetaken/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/53471110438/in/datetaken/ On Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 10:48:29 AM UTC-8 Bill Lindsay wrote: > > 1. Albastache handlebar. Claimed by chefdurfee, pending payment.

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell and Brooks B68 short film

2024-01-19 Thread Bill Lindsay
" Tho try as I might the long-wheelbase bikes just don’t flip my switch." How many of the Rivendell long-wheelbase bikes have you owned? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, January 19, 2024 at 12:15:06 PM UTC-8 John Dewey wrote: > I think it might just be…but at the lea

Re: [RBW] TRP RRL Hood Black to Gum

2024-01-22 Thread Bill Schaefer
I replaced my gum hoods with new gum hoods, since the old ones on my Atlantis were completely dry rotted and cracked when I did a re-taped the bars. The new hoods slipped over the brake levers with a little encouragement, so I didn't have to take the levers off the bars, which was nice. Easy s

[RBW] Re: Favorite Bay Area S24Os?

2024-01-22 Thread Bill Lindsay
Camp Site #1 at Angel Island, facing East towards Richmond, has adjacent to it the best climbing tree I've ever seen. I'm not a big climbing tree connoisseur, but that one is #1 in my limited experience. I had two overnighters there and would do again. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA

[RBW] Re: play in Onza pedals

2024-01-26 Thread Bill Lindsay
s are relatively straightforward to remanufacture, in a hobbyist machine shop. *if you decide you can live with it, it may get worse, but there's little chance of damaging anything else, and the pedals won't fly apart. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, January 26, 2024 at 6

Re: [RBW] Goals for 2024 (will they be S.M.A.R.T. ?)

2024-01-28 Thread Bill Lindsay
mes to sneak in a few Marin County Wandrer points. Keep taking those W's when you can. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, January 5, 2024 at 10:42:01 AM UTC-8 Bill Lindsay wrote: > "I think you meant "timely" instead of "timply" in your SMART acronym?" &

[RBW] WTB a Mark's Rack (double-strutted)

2024-01-28 Thread Bill Lindsay
t I'm not looking to pay $100 for just a chassis. Let me know if you want to convert a rack to cash Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: WTB a Mark's Rack (double-strutted)

2024-01-30 Thread Bill Lindsay
BL in EC On Monday, January 29, 2024 at 5:39:25 AM UTC-8 Tom M wrote: > I have one, but would have to ship because I'm in Virginia. If you're > interested, I can send photos. > Thanks, > Tom Milani > Alexandria, VA > > On Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 12:03:24 PM UT

[RBW] Re: WTB a Mark's Rack (double-strutted)

2024-01-31 Thread Bill Lindsay
Looks like this is going to work out, so I am no longer in search of a reason to give you money. BL in EC On Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 5:27:02 AM UTC-8 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Tom M > > I sent you a private message asking for these photos and your price. If > you haven't

[RBW] Re: Rapid rise derailleur rec

2024-02-02 Thread Bill Lindsay
If you are running compact double setups, the M760 in the GS (short) cage length is a nice choice. I have a big stockpile of them. I'd let a new one go for $100 shipped and a used one go for $75 shipped. Let me know if you want photos. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, Febru

[RBW] Re: Why baskets and front bags instead of rear panniers or perfect Rivendell saddlebags?

2024-02-02 Thread Bill Lindsay
n used. Maybe I'll pull it out and give it another chance. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 2:14:32 PM UTC-8 Patrick Moore wrote: > I'm curious why so many Rivendell-listers prefer baskets to rear > saddlebags or panniers -- saddlebags in particular be

Re: [RBW] Re: NBOD: New Bike Ordered Day! The mythical canti-Roa!

2024-02-02 Thread Bill Lindsay
with Cream headtube and accents. The Nobilette stem is Pink. The Honjo fenders are pink with cream "French tips". Don't tell anybody else. They'll find out soon enough... :) Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 11:21:06 AM UTC-8 Bill Lindsay

Re: [RBW] Re: NBOD: New Bike Ordered Day! The mythical canti-Roa!

2024-02-02 Thread Bill Lindsay
hades of it. I just *yield* to > it. And nothing goes better with pink than cream!!! Oh, I cannot wait to > see your new bike!!! SUPER APPROVE > > On Friday, February 2, 2024 at 4:22:43 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> Only the RivSisters are allowed to read this update: >

[RBW] Re: Roaduno and the state of single speed bikes

2024-02-02 Thread Bill Lindsay
mm spacing, to allow either 130 or 135mm hubs. The Surly Ultra New is an excellent choice for a 130mm O.L.D. singlespeed, but so is the Problem Solvers Cog and Carrier product for your existing cassette hub: https://problemsolversbike.com/products/cog-carrier Bill "all of the above"

[RBW] Re: Brake cables and housing

2024-02-03 Thread Bill Lindsay
Jon Bokman asked: "How often do you all change your cables and housing?" I change my cables and housing as often as I need to, or as often as I feel like it. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, February 2, 2024 at 9:21:19 AM UTC-8 John Bokman wrote: > Obviously there

Re: [RBW] Roaduno and the state of single speed bikes

2024-02-04 Thread Bill Lindsay
I think the 2x1 or 3x1 concept around the Roaduno is brilliant. Flatlanders can go 1x1. Rolling hills or windy conditions might make a 2x1 appropriate. 3x1 for truly hilly places. It's genius, IMO Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Sunday, February 4, 2024 at 7:23:16 AM UTC-8 rmro...@gmai

Re: [RBW] Roaduno and the state of single speed bikes

2024-02-04 Thread Bill Lindsay
Johnny Alien said: "I am confused..." but then explained why he doesn't want to buy a Roaduno. You don't sound confused to me. You sound like you've considered the bike and don't want to buy one. I'm not going to buy one either, but my reasons are different

[RBW] Re: Roaduno and the state of single speed bikes

2024-02-04 Thread Bill Lindsay
wo speed single speeds, I shifted 9 times. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Sunday, February 4, 2024 at 10:23:52 AM UTC-8 Max S wrote: > So, I've got the ol' flip-flop hub, I've got a DOS freewheel and a Dingle > cog, and I even hand the ENO double-ring crank (that I then pas

Re: [RBW] Ride Report - Santa Monica to Santa Barbara Century

2024-02-05 Thread Bill Schairer
"Omata One: How does one buy one? I didn't see a "Buy Now" button or a link to a dealer network." Or even a price? On Sunday, February 4, 2024 at 4:35:06 PM UTC-8 Patrick Moore wrote: > Two very interesting adaptations. The Racing Basket weighs the same as the > custom rear rack on my Matthews

Re: [RBW] Re: Roaduno and the state of single speed bikes

2024-02-05 Thread Bill Lindsay
Do you interpret the absence of a weight rating on the Surly Ultra New to mean it's unlimited, and therefore stronger/more reliable than the Phil? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, February 5, 2024 at 8:18:47 AM UTC-8 Benjamin Kelley wrote: > One big difference(at least for m

[RBW] Re: Production Riv with largest Stack / Reach ratio

2024-02-05 Thread Bill Lindsay
ed for at least 5 reasons: 1. It's expensive 2. It's an e-bike (as delivered) 3. It's carbon 4. It has a proprietary handlebar assembly 5. It is a step-through despite the disqualifiers it nails the stack/reach ratio question. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, February 5, 2

Re: [RBW] Re: Roaduno and the state of single speed bikes

2024-02-05 Thread Bill Lindsay
's my opinion anyway. I'm looking forward to putting my new-to-me 3x1 Rivendell through its paces, starting maybe in March. I have some self-flagellation of my own to get done before that. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, February 5, 2024 at 9:55:20 AM UTC-8 Patrick Moore wro

Re: [RBW] Re: Roaduno and the state of single speed bikes

2024-02-06 Thread Bill Lindsay
to set up this hypothetical 18 and 26 right in the middle of the cassette for proper chain line, the headroom relative to the pulleys will be necessarily reduced and possibly too small to function. This was another reason why I asked whether this 1x2 machine actually exists. Bill Lindsay

Re: [RBW] Re: Roaduno and the state of single speed bikes

2024-02-06 Thread Bill Lindsay
reewheels are still >> available: >> >> https://www.amazon.com/3-Speed-16-19-22T-Thread-Freewheel/dp/B01M8GJV4O >> >> I wonder if you could find one or modify one to get an 8 t gap? >> >> Me, give me a SA TF hub, rarer than hen's teeth, which could giv

Re: [RBW] Re: Roaduno and the state of single speed bikes

2024-02-07 Thread Bill Lindsay
#x27;s what I'd do. I'd run a Phil rear hub, slammed forward like Will's email photo, with a triple crank, single freewheel, and fenders. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, February 5, 2024 at 11:01:59 AM UTC-8 DavidP wrote: > A recent Riv newsletter compared the

[RBW] Re: Best practice with Sunrace Thumbshifters

2024-02-07 Thread Bill Lindsay
EK out for free and buy it only if you like the results. Otherwise that could get speedy. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 9:06:00 AM UTC-8 Berkeleyan wrote: > Brief background, my wife's 1995 B'Stone X0-5 thumb shifters died after a > mild

[RBW] Re: Intro post, pics of my RIvs, and a Homer fit question

2024-02-07 Thread Bill Lindsay
y thoughts. Best of luck Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 1:20:53 PM UTC-8 eitanz...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi all, wanted to introduce myself and my bikes. Over the last six months > I went from zero to two Rivendells, and joined this group--though this is > my f

[RBW] Re: Intro post, pics of my RIvs, and a Homer fit question

2024-02-07 Thread Bill Lindsay
Homer indeed has a slacker seat tube angle, then you'd need to run the saddle further forward on the rails to get the same butt to feet position as your "known good" machine. Good luck with the exploration and experimentation Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, February

[RBW] Re: Susie / Appaloosa indecision

2024-02-07 Thread Bill Lindsay
They are different bikes, so the only smart move is one of each. BL in EC On Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 1:23:50 PM UTC-8 BrianT wrote: > Hey Everyone. I'm seriously torn between a lugged Susie and an Appaloosa > later this year. Help me commit! > > I commute and run errands (no question t

[RBW] Re: WTB: Paul Canti Levers & Mini Moto Brakes

2024-02-07 Thread Bill Lindsay
I have a set of levers. They are the older ones with the big hollow barrel pivot, not a bearing. They are currently on a bike, but I could be talked into removing them. I'd ask $80 plus a USPS flat rate box. They are black. If you are interested, I'll snap photos. Bill On

Re: [RBW] Goals for 2024 (will they be S.M.A.R.T. ?)

2024-02-08 Thread Bill Lindsay
th SF Randonneurs. There was still some snow on the sides of the road near the summit of Mount Diablo, and the descent was VERY cold, but anything "not raining" is a welcome novelty. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 8:56:07 AM UTC-8 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Earlie

Re: [RBW] Goals for 2024 (will they be S.M.A.R.T. ?)

2024-02-08 Thread Bill Lindsay
"Now...about your new roadeo" I was kind of expecting it to be delivered today, but Rick emailed me about my seat tube decal choice, which I think means that clear coats are still to be laid on. Probably next week is when we can start doing damage on the RoadeoRosa. Bill

[RBW] RoadeoRosa teaser

2024-02-09 Thread Bill Lindsay
Rick at D&D tells me he'll be delivering my Roadeo frame set to Rivendell HQ next week sometime. He gave me a sneak peek at my color-matched Rene Herse/Honjo fenders. Here they are: https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/53519732639/in/album-72177720313109003/ It's gett

[RBW] Re: RoadeoRosa teaser

2024-02-09 Thread Bill Lindsay
It's just Pink with Cream scalloped tips. No fade. BL in EC On Friday, February 9, 2024 at 2:42:20 PM UTC-8 Ryan wrote: > Wow...is it ever! Is that a fade or just lighting* ?* > > > *Dying to see the finished bike...as you are no doubt* > On Friday, February 9, 2024 at 4

[RBW] Brevet #2 of 2024, this time on my Legolas

2024-02-10 Thread Bill Lindsay
next month. I do NOT intend to use my new RoadeoRosa on the 300, but I'm holding an outside shot that I may use it for the 600. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

Re: [RBW] Re: trying to find an obscure former riv product

2024-02-11 Thread Bill Lindsay
. APPROVE. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 11:15:13 AM UTC-8 Patrick Moore wrote: > I've made left-hand hoods/grips for single-caliper, right-hand-only-lever > fixed gears simply be removing the lever proper from the brake lever body. > I've

[RBW] Re: San Francisco Randonneurs 200k ride report

2024-02-12 Thread Bill Lindsay
This should be inspiring to anybody who thinks they can't do a long ride just because they only do short rides. If you ride several times a week and believe that your bike fits you, then you can do a long ride. The only thing stopping you is you choosing not to do one. Choosing not to ride a

[RBW] Re: RoadeoRosa teaser

2024-02-12 Thread Bill Lindsay
at color. The lawyer lips were lost in > transit? Or that’s a semi custom option? > Here’s a great essay by David Byrne on Pink, if you’re interested- > https://www.cabinetmagazine.org/issues/11/byrne.php > Enjoy! > -Kai > > > On Friday, February 9, 2024 at 5:22:34 PM UTC-5

[RBW] Re: FS: 58cm silver double top tube Appaloosa

2024-02-12 Thread Bill Lindsay
ce you can tell them apart by the size of the hole in the arm. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, February 12, 2024 at 1:24:47 PM UTC-8 Gary L wrote: > I've decided to free up some garage space so my wonderful Appaloosa is up > for sale. It's a silver 58cm, double top tube e

[RBW] Re: San Francisco Randonneurs 200k ride report

2024-02-13 Thread Bill Lindsay
g in Ireland. https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/53525573846 Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 8:43:16 AM UTC-8 Keith P. wrote: > Wow Toshi, congrats on what seems like a fantastic ride! Well done! > The pace and spirit of it sounded so fun. > > When

Re: [RBW] Re: San Francisco Randonneurs 200k ride report

2024-02-14 Thread Bill Schairer
Such a refreshing write-up!! The current obsession with "FKT"s for anything and everything has sort of turned me off. Bill S San Diego On Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 10:53:23 AM UTC-8 ttoshi wrote: > Thanks for all the encouragement! I am VERY lucky to have a custom Ri

[RBW] Re: RoadeoRosa teaser

2024-02-14 Thread Bill Lindsay
es of blue that will show up elsewhere on the build, so that will tie in. I'm pretty sure I have absolutely every piece of the build so it may be New Bike Day less than 24 hours from now. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, February 9, 2024 at 5:44:17 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Din

[RBW] Re: RoadeoRosa teaser

2024-02-15 Thread Bill Lindsay
e door, as is tradition. BL in EC On Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 6:41:27 AM UTC-8 sarahlik...@gmail.com wrote: > Have you snuck over for even the littlest peek? I wouldn't be able to stop > myself! > > Am very much anticipating this pink bike reveal! > > On Wednes

[RBW] Re: Wheels, $200

2024-02-15 Thread Bill Lindsay
The front should be 100mm, not 110. The only 110mm fronts are current BOOST hubs. BL in EC On Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 5:15:46 AM UTC-8 alan lavine wrote: > Hi All, > These wheels, I’m 90% sure, came as original equipment on a Simple One I > got from a list member. Please correct me if

[RBW] New Frame Day (the build commences)

2024-02-15 Thread Bill Lindsay
I picked up my Pink Roadeo frame, fork, stem and fenders this morning at Riv HQ. I took several photos and added them to my Flickr album with no commentary (yet): https://flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/albums/72177720313109003/ Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: RoadeoRosa teaser

2024-02-15 Thread Bill Lindsay
Two completely separate 6-month long projects each stretched out to 2-year projects independently and for different reasons. Each of those two unrelated projects reach "New Frame Day" within hours of each other. Correct. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, February 15, 20

Re: [RBW] RoadeoRosa teaser

2024-02-15 Thread Bill Lindsay
The Roadeo may be done tonight. I don't get the Falconer until Saturday. BL in EC On Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 12:01:49 PM UTC-8 Eric Daume wrote: > So which gets built first? Tough choice ahead! > > Eric > > On Thursday, February 15, 2024, Bill Lindsay wrote:

[RBW] Re: New Frame Day (the build commences)

2024-02-15 Thread Bill Lindsay
I've got a decent start at it now: Untitled | Hillbubba | Flickr <https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/53531648298/in/album-72177720313109003/> Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 12:34:26 PM UTC-8 Tony Lockhart wrote: > Very slick frame. When

[RBW] Re: New Frame Day (the build commences)

2024-02-15 Thread Bill Lindsay
I'm planning on selling my build list for $50, to help offset the price of the bicycle. For an extra $25 I will autograph that build list. Those are not Highway One bars. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 1:58:28 PM UTC-8 George Schick wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Re: New Frame Day (the build commences)

2024-02-15 Thread Bill Lindsay
SMH Meditate on Rule #8, consider my Legolas, meditate much longer on Rule #8, and then recite Rule #8 Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 3:42:06 PM UTC-8 ttoshi wrote: > I'm guessing blue bar tape to match the headbadge! > > Toshi > > -- You r

Re: [RBW] Re: New Frame Day (the build commences)

2024-02-16 Thread Bill Lindsay
re for meditation of my own. The Flickr album has more shots in it. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, February 16, 2024 at 7:20:01 AM UTC-8 steve...@gmail.com wrote: > Okay, I'll bitewhat is this rule #8 of which you speak? > > On Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 6

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