[RBW] Re: Roadini Drivetrain Questions

2024-08-25 Thread Bill Lindsay
? Then it's not the cassette. It's not the rear derailleur if it's a riding problem and your hanger is correct. So that narrows it down to the chain or the chainrings. And on you go... Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 8:07:04 AM UTC-7 jessecm...@gma

[RBW] Re: The Lightest Rivendell

2024-08-25 Thread Bill Lindsay
Leo and weighed the frame and the fork bare, you would find that it's a pound or two heavier than a "light" steel frame and fork. So I think a fun target for a Leo Roadini is 10kg, which is far more reachable than 20 pounds. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Sunday, August 25, 2

[RBW] Re: Your thoughts on a Rivesdale (Riv + Clydesdale)?

2024-08-25 Thread Bill Lindsay
2000s MTB and have fun with it. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 10:28:28 AM UTC-7 NYCbikeguy wrote: > I've become more of a utilitarian over the years in outlook and lifestyle > and I love the idea of a cargo bike. But I'm not sure the Rivbike ethos >

Re: [RBW] Re: Ro-Deux-No build notes New Bike Day

2024-08-25 Thread Bill Lindsay
You've told that story a hundred times, and I still don't comprehend what the "this" is that you were threatening to broadcast but that Grant did not want you to broadcast. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 1:50:28 PM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote: &

Re: [RBW] Re: Ro-Deux-No build notes New Bike Day

2024-08-25 Thread Bill Lindsay
rant would charge for a custom what was actually just an All-Rounder and not a new design? D. Some other thing? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 7:09:46 PM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > You've told that story a hundred times, and I still don't comprehend what &

Re: [RBW] Re: Ro-Deux-No build notes New Bike Day

2024-08-26 Thread Bill Lindsay
f Patrick Moore did that, it would be a deliberate misrepresentation. I guess if somebody threatened Grant "I'm going to deliberately misrepresent your bicycle designs to the public" then it would be perfectly natural for Grant to respond "Don't you dare". Bill

Re: [RBW] Re: Ro-Deux-No build notes New Bike Day

2024-08-26 Thread Bill Lindsay
wn and it's been working great. > > Nick, falls church va > > On Monday, August 26, 2024 at 2:23:10 PM UTC-4 Edwin W wrote: > >> Exactly! The years long mystery has been solved >> >> On Monday, August 26, 2024 at 11:12:18 AM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: >

[RBW] Re: NBD: Sheldon's Ram!

2024-08-27 Thread Bill Lindsay
That's the dream, isn't it? : Curating bikes that will outlive us. That's the easy part. Leaving enough of a mark so that people want your old build because it used to belong to you. That's the tricky part. Bikes are easy. People are complicated Ride it well! Bil

Re: [RBW] A Different Kind of RR

2024-08-29 Thread Bill Lindsay
That tops the list of "Things that are not my call" Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 1:16:02 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: >  > I went out wilding again in GR last night. This time I took a young guy I > know from a bike committee we

Re: [RBW] Re: Ro-Deux-No build notes New Bike Day

2024-09-01 Thread Bill Lindsay
equivalent. My wife didn't like the colors that Zappos had for Sambas, so we substituted Puma Palermos. I liked them very much for the first ride out. Pics prove that: https://flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/53964034033/in/album-72177720316423417 I'm super pleased with my new build

Re: [RBW] A Different Kind of RR

2024-08-31 Thread Bill Lindsay
"when are you going to meet me in GR so we can experience this lunacy simultaneously?" I'll let you know if something materializes in late September. BL On Friday, August 30, 2024 at 3:13:31 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Bill, I heartily solicit and accept your

Re: [RBW] Re: Ro-Deux-No build notes New Bike Day

2024-09-02 Thread Bill Lindsay
Mark I am having no issues with the seat post slipping. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Sunday, September 1, 2024 at 6:34:42 PM UTC-7 mvie...@gmail.com wrote: > hi Bill > I see you're using a NITTO S83 seatpost. > Any issues with the post slipping? Or do you 'feel'

[RBW] Re: Wheel-building Advice

2024-09-03 Thread Bill Lindsay
Doug took all the manual machining classes at Laney College along with me. Teacher Adam, who was always impressed at how calm Doug was in class, nicknamed him "Comfortable Doug". I knew he had his hand in the game, but did not know he had a wheel building gig. Bill Lindsay El C

[RBW] Re: Atlantis FD clamp size?

2024-09-03 Thread Bill Lindsay
ible configurations so you can just grab one and use the one that fits. If you don't want to carry that kind of inventory, then measuring is the next best thing. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 3:14:44 PM UTC-7 smer...@gmail.com wrote: > I am assuming it is

Re: [RBW] A Different Kind of RR

2024-09-04 Thread Bill Lindsay
th my tux anyway. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 6:52:46 AM UTC-7 sarahlik...@gmail.com wrote: > I am waiting to hear the write up from a Bill L/Leah anything goes ride! > Bill, just to play devil's advocate... what bike are you going to take?!!! &

Re: [RBW] A Different Kind of RR

2024-09-04 Thread Bill Lindsay
ng! wrote: > Ok, ok LOOK what they got on the agenda for tonight! A TUNNEL ride?!? I’m > totally going. Starts in a couple hours. What will they think of next? > > [image: image2.jpeg] > > [image: image3.jpeg] > > On Sep 4, 2024, at 2:15 PM, Ben R wrote: > >  > &

Re: [RBW] Re: Ro-Deux-No build notes New Bike Day

2024-09-04 Thread Bill Lindsay
itself. On the threads is nice also. Grease up that bolt, so you can easily snug it up. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 7:41:42 AM UTC-7 mvie...@gmail.com wrote: > >> busted << > Hi Dan - no, I did not grease the binder bolt when I

[RBW] Re: rivs on amtrak: my report on a fun technicality

2024-09-05 Thread Bill Lindsay
That. Is. Freaking. Genius. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 12:04:47 PM UTC-7 Brent Knepper wrote: > hiya grouppe! I'd like to share a fun solution I found via amtrak this > past week. there's been some recent posts from Leah > <https://g

Re: [RBW] Re: A FSA Duron issue, or head tube reaming/facing needed..or both?

2024-09-05 Thread Bill Lindsay
...and is the FSA Duron headset totally working for you now that the head tube has been prepped? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 12:27:27 PM UTC-7 Igor wrote: > Closing the loop here.. the head tube needed some facing. > > On Wednesday, August 28, 202

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Tinder? Not really, but close.

2024-09-10 Thread Bill Lindsay
I approve of this form of "want to buy" post. I hope somebody swipes in the direction that folks swipe to make something positive happen. BL in EC On Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 11:42:22 AM UTC-7 Brody wrote: > *ME:* A long-time steel rider who has admired Rivendell bikes from afar > for

Re: [RBW] Puzzled by 2 Rivendell recommendations

2024-09-10 Thread Bill Lindsay
ould never set up my new RoadUno as a fixie*. Do you have any reasons why I would or should set up my new RoadUno as a fixie? *In fact, I'm so convinced in my thinking, that my mind is made up that the RoadUno should have come with vertical dropouts. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tu

Re: [RBW] Puzzled by 2 Rivendell recommendations

2024-09-11 Thread Bill Lindsay
9:08:29 AM UTC-7 Edwin W wrote: > Bill, > > I have set my Roaduno up as a fixie for a couple of reasons, but only one > may apply to you: to experience a bike in a very simple form! Pedal > forward, your bike moves forward, pedal backward, your bike moves backward, > resist

Re: [RBW] Puzzled by 2 Rivendell recommendations

2024-09-11 Thread Bill Lindsay
dislike the existence of a tensioner. I'm sure somebody is going to take their dremel tool to the hanger on their RoadUno, which they have every right to do. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 8:14:21 AM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote: > I think about only 1 cycli

Re: [RBW] Puzzled by 2 Rivendell recommendations

2024-09-11 Thread Bill Lindsay
can I set this up that captures my style and desire for a bike" Sounds like we agree. BL in EC On Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 11:49:03 AM UTC-7 Edwin W wrote: > Hahaha, I love this conversation. > > I agree with Bill Lindsay on almost anything he writes except for his >

[RBW] Re: Roaduno update

2024-09-11 Thread Bill Lindsay
"Maybe I should just buy another bare frame..." Evergreen APPROVE BL in EC On Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 12:10:41 PM UTC-7 lconley wrote: > I ordered the Origin 8 38-tooth chainring from Rivendell, but fortunately > they sent the Silver 38-tooth chainring instead, Looks great. I also

[RBW] Re: Roaduno update

2024-09-11 Thread Bill Lindsay
Also, 38x16 and 35x19, the original White Industries DOS ENO drivetrain set up, is dynamite. It's a bummer that White Industries doesn't make the 16/19 anymore, so good on you for having one. BL in EC On Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 12:10:41 PM UTC-7 lconley wrote: > I ordered the Origi

[RBW] Re: Slipping on swept back handlebars

2024-09-12 Thread Bill S
This is probably not recommended, but I had a pair of choco bars that slipped a bit when I first put them on, and ended up using the old soda can shim trick and it's worked like a charm for about 2 years now. On Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 2:33:31 AM UTC-4 ricksteves wrote: > Could always t

Re: [RBW] Puzzled by 2 Rivendell recommendations

2024-09-12 Thread Bill Lindsay
s? Do you think the 2003 Surly Karate Monkey was regarded as a single speed that incidentally had a hanger? Or do you think it was regarded as a mountain bike, with a single speed option? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 2:56:06 PM UTC-7 Eric Daume wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Puzzled by 2 Rivendell recommendations

2024-09-12 Thread Bill Lindsay
and paul tensioner would > be an incredible build. I bought everything to build up a holdsworthy but > the toe overlap with fenders killed my motivation for the project. Price > aside the roaduno is the perfect candidate for some fun builds. > > > On Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 12:0

Re: [RBW] Puzzled by 2 Rivendell recommendations

2024-09-13 Thread Bill Lindsay
rtment is a BELT. A belt is a purpose built optimized object for a no-derailleur setup. So, for optimal elegance (IMO), an IGH build should be a belt build. IMO. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 4:52:56 PM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote: > Yes to the IGH; far

Re: [RBW] Puzzled by 2 Rivendell recommendations

2024-09-13 Thread Bill Lindsay
in? Do you agree with Patrick Moore that *any* IGH bike is "far more elegant" than any derailleur equipped bike? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, September 13, 2024 at 12:50:03 PM UTC-7 ian m wrote: > Belt drive is extremely practical for people who don't *care *for

[RBW] Re: For the N+1 group

2024-09-13 Thread Bill Lindsay
d probably say "One at a time". Many "Camera people" have lots of camera equipment. Many people who build their identity around fishing have a lot of fishing equipment. Many musicians have a substantial collection of various musical equipment. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, C

Re: [RBW] Puzzled by 2 Rivendell recommendations

2024-09-13 Thread Bill Lindsay
24 at 3:26:39 PM UTC-4 Ray Varella wrote: >>> >>>> Belts would likely be well received if more bikes were built to >>>> accommodate them. >>>> A belt with an IGH be extremely practical for people who don’t maintain >>>> their bikes. >>&

[RBW] Re: new Crust Heartbreaker crankset: compact double, fun colors

2024-09-13 Thread Bill Lindsay
those that fret will fret about the odd big ring. It doesn't look interchangeable with anything else, and I don't particularly trust Crust to have replacement rings years down the road. I trust Rene Herse to stock rings. I trust White Industries to stock VBC rings. BL in EC On Friday, Sep

[RBW] Re: new Crust Heartbreaker crankset: compact double, fun colors

2024-09-13 Thread Bill Lindsay
ll Crust and ask them, and maybe ask for a spare set of rings at purchase Bill On Friday, September 13, 2024 at 8:43:24 PM UTC-7 ian m wrote: > What makes a 110bcd chainring proprietary? Is it that the stock ring seems > to have shoulders pushing the chainline inbound? Do you think it is n

Re: [RBW] Orthos

2024-09-14 Thread Bill Fulford
My orthos slipped a lot. What I finally did was mount them in a 31.8 four bolt stem with a shim. Now they don’t move at all. Maybe worth a try. Bill On Friday, September 13, 2024 at 8:56:42 PM UTC-4 drew.jo...@gmail.com wrote: > Thank you! I’m glad you like my interpretation so far. W

[RBW] September Diablo Summit on the RoadUno

2024-09-14 Thread Bill Lindsay
-72177720313832831 https://flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/53994229127/in/album-72177720313832831/ https://flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/53995356138/in/album-72177720313832831/ So now the "Uno" on my RoadUno signifies it being the first of its model to the top of Mount Diablo. Bill

[RBW] Re: For salvage sale, Ibis Cousin IT tandem

2020-04-14 Thread Bill Rhea
about this! I was also was happy to find original decals on chuckibis.com. Now to find time to disassemble it and drive it Alameda, hopefully within the next few weeks... Cheers, -Bill Rhea Napa On Sunday, April 12, 2020 at 3:02:50 PM UTC-7, Ray Varella wrote: > > On Saturday, April

[RBW] Before I go order one...I'd like one lock on grip clamp

2020-04-14 Thread Bill Lindsay
t. I only need one, and if I can't find one, I'll eventually buy a set of four from one of the online retailers for ~$12 - $15. Here is an example of the object I would like to obtain: https://www.jensonusa.com/ODI-Lock-On-Clamps Are you holding? Would you like to mail me one?

[RBW] Re: For salvage sale, Ibis Cousin IT tandem

2020-04-14 Thread Bill Rhea
Thanks Corwin! Got photos to share of your HHH?? Cheers, -br On Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 3:55:12 PM UTC-7, Corwin wrote: > > Hi Bill - > > Great news. Bernie is a great guy. Tried to talk my ears off. Showed me a > significant portion of his work via photos. > > I

[RBW] Re: Swapping Clem H to Atlantis

2020-04-15 Thread Bill Lindsay
The only time I've had a pedal strike was on a curb, riding too close to the curb. It is a longish bike. The only stairwell I negotiate with a bike is my dentist's office and it's a pain getting up the stairs with it. I keep it in the garage on a hook, where the length act

[RBW] Seen on the road: A fire engine red Rivendell step through

2020-04-16 Thread Bill Lindsay
a red Rivendell step through, it got my attention. 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 stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunc

[RBW] Re: steps to mount a tire / tubeless is easy?

2020-04-17 Thread Bill Lindsay
efore..henceforth... friction shifting in the rear and lace up shoes are both stupid. don't @ me Bill "I do it the stupid way" Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, April 17, 2020 at 12:02:59 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > I said: "I don't think anyone has to accep

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction with ulterior motive

2020-04-23 Thread Bill Schairer
I’m thinking your existing crank may very well have 74 bcd tapped drillings on the inside that, with 5 more chainring bolts and spacers, will allow you to mount a third, inner ring down to 24 teeth. If so, no new crank needed to convert to a triple. Bill S -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Re: Camping bikes

2020-04-23 Thread Bill Schairer
Collin, Thanks for the great write-up, photos, and maps! I’m saving that for future reference. Bill S -- 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

[RBW] Let’s have a St. Louis Meet Up!

2020-04-23 Thread Bill Schairer
Grant’s National Monument. I believe the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge, also developed by Trailnet, connects riverfront trails on both sides of the Mississippi and makes for some nice riding. Bill S -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Tubulars on Rivendells

2020-04-24 Thread Bill Lindsay
ell, but DANG, this bike is fast with supple tubulars. Photo proves I rode The Three Bears on tubulars for the first time in 20 years. https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/49815410327 Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gro

Re: [RBW] Tubulars on Rivendells

2020-04-24 Thread Bill Lindsay
. The current renaissance of supple clinchers has closed the gap. Most roadies don't think tubulars are worth the hassle. They are better, but probably only just a tiny bit better. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, April 24, 2020 at 6:00:31 PM UTC-7, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: &g

Re: [RBW] Tubulars on Rivendells

2020-04-24 Thread Bill Schairer
new (a little over a year) to them and a fan. Bill S -- 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.co

Re: [RBW] Tubulars on Rivendells

2020-04-25 Thread Bill Lindsay
es, twenty years ago. I'm told sealant fixes the vast majority of small punctures. We'll see whether I need to get back into the tube patching business. Too be determined. I still have a clincher wheelset for my Roadeo, so you don't have to worry about the bike ever being o

Re: [RBW] Tubulars on Rivendells

2020-04-25 Thread Bill Schairer
Also being a Bill, I’ll volunteer my answer to Ted’s question. I have two sets of the Vlaanderen tires, each set with about 1800 miles times 4 gives me about 7200 tire miles? I have had one puncture too large for sealant -glass cut. The tire was at about the rated mileage limit and well worn

Re: [RBW] Tubulars on Rivendells

2020-04-25 Thread Bill Schairer
Patrick, lots of questions, may I answer below? On Saturday, April 25, 2020 at 6:07:39 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Bill L, that's a nice Roadeo, even nicer with the new wheels. Bill S, > thanks for these apercus, and I welcome your enthusiasm; *I* think > *exalte

Re: [RBW] Tubulars on Rivendells

2020-04-27 Thread Bill Schairer
y pressing the tube flat in opposing directions. Wait a minute and then gently inflate to check the results. More glue can be inserted if necessary if you do not wait too long. Bill S -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

Re: [RBW] 30 Days of Biking!

2020-04-30 Thread Bill Schairer
. Otherwise, not 30 days for me but close and staying ahead of mileage goal for the year. Bill S -- 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-ow

[RBW] Apaloosa front derailleur clearance problem

2020-05-07 Thread Bill Schairer
the shift and just trim back enough as part of the shift action to get rid of the ticking. Annoying when I forget which bike I’m on but no big deal. Bill S -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe's Custom

2020-05-08 Thread Bill Schairer
built for me in 1978 and it is still the bike I ride the most. 42 years plus what you expressed is what makes it so so worth it. Congratulations. That is YOUR bike and nobody else has one. Bill S -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Own

[RBW] Why I went Tubeless

2020-05-15 Thread Bill Lindsay
I’m still hung up on the $60 patch kit. Not only that, added I still need to carry a spare tube. 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 stop receiving emai

[RBW] Re: Sun Protection in Sunny Climes

2020-05-18 Thread Bill Rhea
nd between that and the collar you get great neck protection. Cheers, -Bill Rhea Napa, CA On Sunday, May 17, 2020 at 4:58:35 PM UTC-7, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > I have been riding my big blue Clementine like it’s my JOB this year. I’ve > got 960 miles on that Blue Beauty and

Re: [RBW] Praise for the Hubbuhubbuh tandem

2020-05-18 Thread Bill Schairer
Robert, Last year I took a Bruce Gordon frame into Joe Bell’s shop and he had it cold set to 130, checked the alignment, and re-aligned a Trek 720 fork for me all for $100 and a six pack (or was it a case?). I wouldn’t want to fight your frame forever. Bill S San Diego -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Looking for a zero offset Thomson seatpost

2020-05-20 Thread Bill Lindsay
This is obvious and self-evident to a lot of people, but is counter-intuitive to a lot of people: slamming your saddle forward to fix a reach problem will often make your problem worse rather than better. If your bars are too far away, and you are 'hunched over' too much, slamming your saddle

[RBW] Re: Looking for a zero offset Thomson seatpost

2020-05-20 Thread Bill Lindsay
00 customers asked me over the years to slide their saddle forward because they were too leaned over. Maybe 800 of those 1000 agreed to try sliding it back instead. Maybe 500 of those 800 were surprised to see that it helped a lot. I hope it all works out for you and you get the fit you a

[RBW] Re: Looking for a zero offset Thomson seatpost

2020-05-20 Thread Bill Lindsay
with identical torso measurements requiring different setups to account for their differences in flexibility. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 12:06:29 PM UTC-7, Fryfam wrote: > > Appreciate hearing about your experience, Bill. If looking for a cheapo > post fo

[RBW] Re: help with rear derailer

2020-05-21 Thread Bill Schairer
outbound. This did NOT cause issues shifting all the way in to biggest cog on a 9 speed cassette. Bill S On Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 7:13:26 AM UTC-7, Patch T wrote: > > Hi Bunch, > > Hoping you could help me work through throuble-shooting a friction > shifting issue on a r

[RBW] Re: help with rear derailer

2020-05-21 Thread Bill Schairer
I think this style may have been designed for a claw mount rather than a direct mount? Sorry I didn’t get this all in one post. Bill S On Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 9:27:30 AM UTC-7, Bill Schairer wrote: > > Let me try again with the photo > > [image: IMG_1126.jpeg] > > >

[RBW] Re: Handling Effects of Shorter Stems (from the OT discussion in a previuos post on the New Sams in Sept)

2020-05-22 Thread Bill Lindsay
cm wide drop bars, and they all do fine. Some people ride 800mm flat bars and others ride 550mm flat bars and they all do fine. There is nothing objectively bad about a short stem, provided the bike fits. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 8:54:01 PM UTC-7, Joe Bern

[RBW] Re: Handling Effects of Shorter Stems (from the OT discussion in a previuos post on the New Sams in Sept)

2020-05-22 Thread Bill Lindsay
esn't need to be persuasive or humble. That said I'd totally love to ride that Bird of Prey bike. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, May 22, 2020 at 10:44:46 AM UTC-7, Max S wrote: > > http://www.peterverdone.com/some-bikes-are-more-evil-than-others/ > > http://www.

[RBW] Handlebar suggestions for Gus\Susie

2020-05-22 Thread Bill Fulford
I got lucky and snagged a large GB Willsen and now am thinking about handlebars. What are Gus\Susie owners going to use for handlebars? Thanks for your input. Bill -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Silver2 thumb mount on stem

2020-05-26 Thread Bill Lindsay
APPROVE -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://grou

[RBW] 60cm orange Rambouillet for sale by me

2020-05-27 Thread Bill Mattinson
See SF Bay Area Craigslist for my listing just posted yesterday. Comes with Nitto front rack and Ostrich handlebar bag with decaleur, 42mm tires and good gear all around. Some nicks but no dents in straight frame. Serial# RB0072. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Orange Ram Touchup Paint

2020-05-28 Thread Bill Lindsay
son, or if I already had pushed a significant amount of business through that tradesperson. Those are my 2 cents on this topic. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 6:33:25 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > He just finished my Riv custom and I just talked to him a c

[RBW] Re: Just Pics from Your Good Ride Thread

2020-05-28 Thread Bill Rhea
ogle.com/file/d/1nEfLoqHdGW4s3UMTU2oxOFcVJ7oVUGjR/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ol8-MdJFvfvqLy_Y5eXyuGjUl7db0Nn3/view?usp=sharing They had a really great experience, which was (and always is) my only goal on family rides :-) Now to plan the next picnic ride Bill Rhea Napa, CA On Tuesday, May

[RBW] WTB: Sugino Left Side Crankarm 170mm

2020-05-30 Thread Bill Schairer
I have a left side Sugino A-1 170. Probably not a match? Bill S -- 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-bunc

[RBW] Favorite Rivendell model names?

2020-06-03 Thread Bill Lindsay
dumb name IMO but a favorite bike. 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 stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@google

[RBW] Re: Favorite Rivendell model names?

2020-06-04 Thread Bill Fulford
Favorites: Atlantis, Gus Boots Willsen, Appaloosa, Hunqapillar. Hard to beat these names. -- 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+u

[RBW] Re: Favorite Rivendell model names?

2020-06-04 Thread Bill Lindsay
Perhaps he pronounces his name: Steh-Vay-Coh-Lay -- 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 view this

[RBW] Lowrider racks on MIT Atlantis?

2020-06-04 Thread Bill Lindsay
Nitto Mt Campee F20 is on my MIT 650b Atlantis. -- 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 view this

Re: [RBW] Hot Waxing Chains

2020-06-05 Thread Bill Schairer
What I’m curious about is what results one with get with other lubes applied in the same manner as NSF. Can’t wait for your report, Patrick. Of course I can always try myself. Count me skeptical of any magic in NSF but I am intrigued. Bill S -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: ISO: 20 t and 22 t Shimano or Shimano-compatible cogs; also 13 t and 14 t outers

2020-06-08 Thread Bill Lindsay
for $37. Once you confirm that you can take it apart, you should buy 4 of them. Here is the Jenson USA link: https://www.jensonusa.com/Shimano-HG-500-10-Speed-Cassette Bill Lindsay El Cerrito CA On Monday, June 8, 2020 at 12:50:11 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > > I've been beat

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO: 20 t and 22 t Shimano or Shimano-compatible cogs; also 13 t and 14 t outers

2020-06-09 Thread Bill Lindsay
ing you have the 13/14 situation covered, then you could have your ideal 13-25 10sp, plus an essentially effortless exchange of a 20 for a 28 as a hillclimber event setup. You could even run a 14-23 10 speed straight block if you so choose, or a 13-22, or a 12-21. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA

[RBW] Re: Charlie H Gallop!

2020-06-09 Thread Bill Lindsay
used to. Some don't like to see drop bars way above the saddle (or way below). I'll give both machines (Gallup and Polyvalent low-kicker) a serious look when their respective Geo charts come out. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 11:09:22 AM UTC-7, Brian

[RBW] Re: Painted Appaloosa - Almost Like a New Bike Day!

2020-06-09 Thread Bill Lindsay
You can't spell APPROVE without the APP from APPALOOSA APPROVE On Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 1:58:05 PM UTC-7, Litho wrote: > > I just picked up my freshly painted Appaloosa from Rick at D&D Cycles > yesterday and spent the evening getting it all back together. Rick did a > fantastic job! It's

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO: 20 t and 22 t Shimano or Shimano-compatible cogs; also 13 t and 14 t outers

2020-06-09 Thread Bill Lindsay
I thought my idea was such a good one that I did in fact order three of each from Nashbar. That's a calculated risk because I am not 100% certain that the HG500 is disassemble-able. Assuming it works out as planned the next step is to start designing my cog board.... Bill Linds

[RBW] Re: Charlie H Gallop!

2020-06-10 Thread Bill Schairer
You mean like this? Sorry, I couldn’t resist, a craigslist item Bill S On Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 11:43:20 AM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > That Polyvalent Low-Kicker is a great looking bike, in my opinion. I > think it illustrates how much better the Gallop may look with

[RBW] Re: Roadini - 650b on bigger sizes?

2020-06-11 Thread Bill Lindsay
The Samuel Hillborne is Roadini-adjacent with increased clearances and a couple more braze ons The A. Homer Hilsen is Roadini-adjacent with increased clearances and a couple more braze ons Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 11:40:44 AM UTC-7, Jason Fuller wrote: > &g

[RBW] Re: Every cog size Shimano 10 speed cog collection

2020-06-12 Thread Bill Lindsay
pull force it takes to pull a rusty brake cable out of its non-lined brake cable housing. The entire time it took to go from a sealed shipping box to the cog arrangement in the photo was somewhere between 4 and 5 minutes. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, June 12, 2020 at 1:59:01 AM UTC-7

[RBW] Re: Brooks vs Berthoud Saddle Setback

2020-06-13 Thread Bill Schairer
I’ve never paid any attention to STA but all the discussions I’ve seen of it has me curious. I just found this video on an angle finder app for smart phones - https://youtu.be/zNuGgBwirQ4 I think I’ll have to check it out. Bill S -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Re: Lowrider racks on MIT Atlantis?

2020-06-13 Thread Bill Lindsay
ll probably be because it's my second growler run. ;) Bill Lindsay Sometimes Arnold CA On Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 6:38:03 AM UTC-7, Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY wrote: > > That's a great looking rack, but then there's this quote that made me > wince- > > "This rac

[RBW] Re: Dirt droppish questions for smallish impulse buy

2020-06-13 Thread Bill Lindsay
Pictures of the target bike is step 1 Photos of the bike(s) that actually fit you is step 2 Looking forward to it... Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 10:02:31 PM UTC-7, Lucky wrote: > > Greetings all, allow me to introduce myself as I never really have, but > n

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Custom Paint Color Help

2020-06-13 Thread Bill Lindsay
When I think "Quickbeam" I think metallic silver. When I think "Quickbeam, but the other color" then I think orange. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 8:48:55 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > But green kills on a Quickbeam. It's alm

[RBW] Re: Lowrider racks on MIT Atlantis?

2020-06-14 Thread Bill Schairer
Atlantis they are higher than the rack and on the tandem below. The tandem braze-on spacing appears very close to 165 and the Atlantis seems to be 220. The rack appears to be in the 190 range. Bill S On Sunday, June 14, 2020 at 6:25:01 AM UTC-7, John Hawrylak wrote: > > Bill > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Just Pics from Your Good Ride Thread

2020-06-14 Thread Bill Schairer
Robert, yes, that runs from Santee Lakes up to Sycamore Canyon. It is my understanding from someone who grew up in Santee that they used to run wild in there but then the marines cracked down on it. Bill S -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups &quo

[RBW] Re: Gus is a sit-up guy and his neck flows like a swan now

2020-06-15 Thread Bill Fulford
I’m quite confused about the handlebar set up with my Gus Boots WILLsen. How would waivie bars with the nitto v4 work. I like a little forward lean as to not have too much weight on the saddle. Tough decisions. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW O

Re: [RBW] Re: Every cog size Shimano 10 speed cog collection

2020-06-15 Thread Bill Lindsay
Patrick Moore said: "My own ideal dirt road cogsets are very similar, only starting with a 13 and swapping the 21 for a 22 and adding a 25 or 26 at the back." What chainrings do you use with this ideal 10-speed 13-25/6? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, June 15, 2020 at 10:27:0

[RBW] FS: For Sale: White Industries DOS freewheel, 16/19.

2020-06-15 Thread Bill Lindsay
Also quite usable if you run two chainrings also 3 teeth apart -- 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.

[RBW] Re: Every cog size Shimano 10 speed cog collection

2020-06-15 Thread Bill Lindsay
The 12-21 indexes great in the stand, so I'll take it out on the hilly road standard The Three Bears. I'm expecting that it will be a grind to push the 30-21 up Papa Bear, and back up Wildcat on the way back home. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, June 15, 2020 at 3:09:3

[RBW] Re: Dirt droppish questions for smallish impulse buy

2020-06-16 Thread Bill Lindsay
-bar mountain bike shape. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 7:05:16 AM UTC-7, Lucky wrote: > > Yes! Pics are coming! I had to drop the bike at a repair shop friend > because I didn’t have the tool to service the bottom bracket. But prior to > this I rode

[RBW] Re: Biggest Tires on a Roadini?

2020-06-17 Thread Bill Lindsay
reason I'd never recommend the Barlow Pass on a Roadini or any bike that takes brakes with similar typical clearance. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 10:06:02 AM UTC-7, Robert Gardner wrote: > > Hello Hello -- > > Wondering what folks are running on

[RBW] Travel bikes

2020-06-18 Thread Bill Schairer
it to Japan in March but COVID struck. The bike has served me well. Bill S -- 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-bunc

[RBW] Re: Organized Rides 2020

2020-06-19 Thread Bill Lindsay
n events solo. Since I finish in the middle of the pack I figure I can still rescue a fast rider if needed, and can be rescued by a slow rider if I need it. I hate pacelines, so I would not mind a 'social distance' brevet. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, June 19, 2020 at

[RBW] Long enough frame pump for Appaloosa

2020-06-20 Thread Bill F
The size 4 Zefal HPX was a little too short for my 60 cm Appaloosa so I use the Zefal Doodad Plus velcro straps to hold it in place. -- 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 fr

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