[RBW] Re: Why is he called tapebubba?

2023-10-23 Thread Bill Lindsay
0/ The Stuffer fold-detail: https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/53280810608/in/album-72177720311848850/ Thanks for indulging me. Let me know if you you want one (or more than one). Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 9:10:52 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Considering trading my Ram for a Lightning Bolt

2023-10-24 Thread Bill Lindsay
eumatic trail and a huge slick contact patch. Once my weirdo reasons for not riding it are lifted, then I'll get out on it more and form a relationship. I love my build and will give it a VERY thorough shake down before forming any real lasting opinions. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA

[RBW] Silver2 cranks!

2023-10-25 Thread Bill Lindsay
ol! https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news/romans-57cm-legolas-865cm-pbh 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-o

[RBW] Re: Expert level bike commuting strategies?

2023-10-26 Thread Bill Lindsay
they've moved my office down there. It's $30 a month, and it's a one-man operation. He uses the money for a good cause. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 7:26:25 AM UTC-7 Michael Morrissey wrote: > Lately I have been biking to work again

Re: [RBW] Expert level bike commuting strategies?

2023-10-27 Thread Bill Lindsay
e ~440 miles in my > town. Rides get less and less efficient at picking up new miles as you ride… > > Eric > > > On Friday, October 27, 2023, Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> Since you're recording your commute on Strava, I'd recommend having a >> look at Wandre

Re: [RBW] It finally happened re: Clem stock tires

2023-11-09 Thread Bill Lindsay
Kenda Quick whatevers. I also acknowledge that there are people who would turn down an ice cold Corona on a hot day because they can't imagine drinking that swill. I'll take a bike ride on Kenda Quick Bitumen over not riding, and I'd take a cold Corona over going thirsty. Bil

[RBW] Re: Sizing Down? Pocket ‘Pus.

2023-11-11 Thread Bill Lindsay
tively for sale. Although if you were eager to lease it for an extended period, I bet she could be convinced. Hers is Mermaid, and its full end to end length is 72 inches, plus or minus a quarter-inch, with 650B x 48 Rene Herse knobbies and no fenders. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Saturday

[RBW] Re: Sizing Down? Pocket ‘Pus.

2023-11-11 Thread Bill Lindsay
While we're at it, it would be fun I think for you to consider what's the wheelbase of Joe Bernard's custom. #SWBST BL in EC On Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 2:20:38 PM UTC-8 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Leah > > My recommendation for an alternative set of academic questi

[RBW] Re: Sizing Down? Pocket ‘Pus.

2023-11-12 Thread Bill Lindsay
e the same length, and is a very promising option for your "train bike" build concept. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 9:03:10 AM UTC-8 J J wrote: > *Bill requests: * > *3. YOU own a medium/small Glorious or Wilbury. Please measure the total >

Re: [RBW] Options for converting Silver-1 barend shifters to thumbies?

2023-11-12 Thread Bill Lindsay
want and you could trade? There are ways to shake things loose in this community. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 11:53:51 AM UTC-8 modemm...@gmail.com wrote: > Yeah, the Riv ones I knew about. 90 bucks just to mount shifters is really > expensive, tho

Re: [RBW] Options for converting Silver-1 barend shifters to thumbies?

2023-11-13 Thread Bill Lindsay
re very nicely made, work great, and the pair comes in at less than > $40. > > On Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 7:46:05 PM UTC-6 Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> If you are eager to acquire the X and O thumbie mounts that Rivendell >> sells and want to pay less than 45 dollars ea

[RBW] Re: WTB: Lime Olive 50 cm Platypus frame

2023-11-14 Thread Bill Lindsay
I'm judging. I still am in favor of a "SWBSTST". A Short Wheel Base Sporty Travel Step Through would be swank! Somebody offer Leah a 52 Betty that she can paint Lime-Olive! That'll force her hand! Bill "Judgy Judgerson" Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, November 13, 2023 at 7:07:59 PM UTC-8

Re: [RBW] Options for converting Silver-1 barend shifters to thumbies?

2023-11-14 Thread Bill Lindsay
ly made, work great, and the pair comes in at less than >> $40. >> >> On Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 7:46:05 PM UTC-6 Bill Lindsay wrote: >> >>> If you are eager to acquire the X and O thumbie mounts that Rivendell >>> sells and want to pay less than 45 do

[RBW] Re: Favorite Floor Pump Head?

2023-11-15 Thread Bill Lindsay
LOL, when I saw your subject line I was going to respond that my favorite is the Lezyne screw on head. Never mind me! Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 8:21:38 AM UTC-8 fiddl...@gmail.com wrote: > I've had a Lezyne High Volume floor pump for about 10 ye

[RBW] Re: Favorite Floor Pump Head?

2023-11-15 Thread Bill Lindsay
at fits > on a Schrader is very intriguing > > On Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 2:56:48 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> LOL, when I saw your subject line I was going to respond that my favorite >> is the Lezyne screw on head. Never mind me! >> >> Bill Lin

[RBW] Re: Anna Purple

2023-11-17 Thread Bill Lindsay
My purple Rivendell is pretty different from most other purple Rivendells. I was going for a "mineral purple" and the name of the shade is Amethyst Smoke. https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/51310826119/in/photolist-26anPuR-2iHBJM3-2iHDjYZ-2mbaoXR Bill "smoke 'em if you got 'em" Linds

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on top tube anomaly

2023-11-17 Thread Bill Lindsay
t almost all of us view google groups as a webpage doesn't change what happens under the hood. There are still a proud few who still only interact with Google groups in their email client. Bizarre but true. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, November 17, 2023 at 10:01:00 AM UTC-8 Gart

[RBW] Re: Ride Report - First Century on my Atlantis - and at all

2023-11-17 Thread Bill Lindsay
I want to know more about that turtle-shaped moss-covered rock! That guy is a bad ass. Excellent work Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 12:32:14 PM UTC-8 thetaper...@gmail.com wrote: > A good friend and I managed around 105 miles last weekend. It was our (

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa 57cm Purple

2023-11-20 Thread Bill Lindsay
Matthew Is there a backstory for why you aren't opening the box and giving it a try? Did you have a change of heart? Or a financial need cropped up? Or you found a used one, and don't need two? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 3:00:09 PM UTC-8 Matthe

Re: [RBW] Appaloosa 57cm Purple

2023-11-20 Thread Bill Lindsay
h. > > > > On Nov 20, 2023, at 3:25 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Matthew > > Is there a backstory for why you aren't opening the box and giving it a > try? Did you have a change of heart? Or a financial need cropped up? Or > you found a used one, and d

[RBW] Re: Silver2 cranks!

2023-11-21 Thread Bill Lindsay
One detail from the narrative on Roman's Legolas: His serial number is MN18RMS. (M)ark (N)obilette 20(18) (RMS) Roman's initials. Sure enough I looked at my serial number and it's got my initials too! That's pretty fun. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, Octo

[RBW] My Legolas is now a 2x10

2023-11-23 Thread Bill Lindsay
/ Happy Thanksgiving to all y'all. I earned my dinner! 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

[RBW] Re: My Legolas is now a 2x10

2023-11-24 Thread Bill Lindsay
ough to set up. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, November 24, 2023 at 2:54:13 AM UTC-8 R. Alexis wrote: > Nice! How does that SRAM Force 1x rear der work on that set up? Wondered > why one couldn't use it on a double or triple. Nice to know that it still > works on 10 spe

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

2023-11-29 Thread Bill Lindsay
still YOUR choice. You may end up loving something that another very smart, very sensitive, very accomplished cyclist hates, and that's OK. 1x drivetrains, 2x drivetrains and 3x drivetrains are all excellent when used the right way on the right kind of application. Bill Lindsay El Cerr

[RBW] Re: Silver2 cranks!

2023-11-30 Thread Bill Lindsay
t guesses at how and why people struggle with the hidden arm, and it's probably a combination of 4 things. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA *by right, I mean the way that was obvious and self-evident when I first ran across them in the late 1980s, but it seems what was obvious and self evident t

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver2 cranks!

2023-11-30 Thread Bill Lindsay
grease where it does belong: the interfaces that are supposed to slide Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 7:51:24 AM UTC-8 Johnny Alien wrote: > I tend to think its a dual problem between the tool and the actual bolt. I > think the design of those lends itsel

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver2 cranks!

2023-11-30 Thread Bill Lindsay
ng bolts will be free to use a two-headed design on their Silver or Silver2 cranks, so they are golden. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 9:51:28 AM UTC-8 Johnny Alien wrote: > All of that being necessary is still a sign of bad design. If its not > clea

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver2 cranks!

2023-11-30 Thread Bill Lindsay
aluminum which got me > wondering if Sugino used steel for that chainring because it would be less > likely to wear out and need replacement before the outer chainring(s), > requiring one to fiddle with that "hidden" bolt. Or if the folks at Riv did > that... > > On

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

2023-12-02 Thread Bill Lindsay
with Grant about various things, and a few of the familiar old faces were there, so it was a pleasant visit all around. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 11:15:17 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > John > > I will definitely run my current Roadeo wheelsets. 2

Re: [RBW] Re: Best way to arrange 2-cog manual shifting for "single speed" disc braked bicycle

2023-12-02 Thread Bill Lindsay
" I still haven't heard from the local builder" You can defer actual action FOREVER with that disclaimer... maybe that'll force you to think about "That Libertas". BL in EC On Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 5:56:33 PM UTC-8 Patrick Moore wrote: > Thanks -- yes, I've noticed that Surly fixed c

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

2023-12-02 Thread Bill Lindsay
k wrote: > >> You gonna stick with the default red/white Roadeo color scheme or choose >> something else? >> >> >> On Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 8:45:33 AM UTC-6 Bill Lindsay wrote: >> >>> ...and 20 months later, it has arrived! Rivendell received

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

2023-12-03 Thread Bill Lindsay
them first shot at the actual reveal. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, Ca On Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 5:17:12 AM UTC-8 sarahlik...@gmail.com wrote: > I love seeing someone else's bike dream fulfilled! Congratulations on your > new bike day and what color did you paint your bike??

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

2023-12-03 Thread Bill Lindsay
Here is the Flickr album where I will post my photos. https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/albums/72177720313109003/ There are several shots of the raw frame set in there now. BL in EC On Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 7:13:08 AM UTC-8 Bill Lindsay wrote: > I absolutely will be hop

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

2023-12-03 Thread Bill Lindsay
side width??? It's a Legolas crown. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 9:18:24 AM UTC-8 John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ wrote: > Bill > > Nice photos of the frame. The fork rake looks very nice. A few questions > after reading all the posts: > > How

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

2023-12-03 Thread Bill Lindsay
It's threadless. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 12:31:27 PM UTC-8 Eamon Nordquist wrote: > Damn, Bill! That's going to be a dream bike. Maybe you've already covered > this and I missed it, but I'm curious whether you went with a thre

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

2023-12-04 Thread Bill Lindsay
>> Just makes it so much easier to remove and install the front wheel. Hard to >> believe that was the standard for so many years (I know why they are there, >> no need for anyone to lecture the benefits of them). >> >> JohnS >> >> On Sunday, December 3

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

2023-12-04 Thread Bill Lindsay
nic, I got a reputation for being a brake-guru. Some of the local racers would only let me work on their brake systems. Still, there's a ton I don't know. I ponied up for a pretty expensive wheel set to see if truly premier rim-braking is something one can buy. I genuinely don&#

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

2023-12-04 Thread Bill Lindsay
It's true that single pivot Campy brakes were not super powerful. How many different sets of rims did you use them with? When I settled on a favorite rim, I thought the braking was quite good. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, December 4, 2023 at 7:37:51 AM UTC-8 George Schick

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

2023-12-04 Thread Bill Lindsay
utted Campy Athena levers. One used to be mechanical shifting, and the other used to be EPS electronic shifting. I'm leaning towards using the EPS ones, for a couple minor reasons. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, December 4, 2023 at 10:11:03 AM UTC-8 ian m wrote: > Bill, I&#

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

2023-12-04 Thread Bill Lindsay
the idea of a lower BB, > what with the fatter tires. > Any notes on how this will differ from the Ebisu All Purpose? > > - Max > > On Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 1:20:20 PM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> There are a number of threads on which I've mentioned a desire to

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

2023-12-04 Thread Bill Lindsay
e set had Super Champion Arc-en-ciel (sp?) > tubular rims and another may have had Rigida wired-on's - can't recall the > model name. But, as you said in a previous post, these weren't exactly > made with the most optimal braking surface. > > On Monday, December 4, 2023

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

2023-12-07 Thread Bill Lindsay
Small update for the Sisters: Rick picked up my frame from Riv this week for paint Big update for the Sisters: I emailed Rick separately and he agreed to let me drop off my Rene Herse (Honjo) fenders to paint as well. I'm beyond excited about that. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On M

[RBW] Re: When were butterscotch Appaloosas made?

2023-12-14 Thread Bill Lindsay
I looked up Flickr photos of mine in 2016 as well. BL in EC On Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 8:20:18 AM UTC-8 Michael Morrissey wrote: > I bought my butterscotch Appaloosa frame on March 8, 2016. Will told me it > was one of the last ones (if not the last one, maybe only the last one in > 5

[RBW] Re: FS- budget 650b wheelset

2023-12-14 Thread Bill Lindsay
together. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 11:59:01 AM UTC-8 ocea...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi all, > > I have a set of 650b wheels gathering dust in my bike shed and want to > pass them on. They came off a Cheviot I purchased, upgraded, and eventually > so

[RBW] FS: Sugino XD2 crank arms, 175mm

2023-12-17 Thread Bill Lindsay
62974/in/album-72157634724093620/ Let me know if you have any questions, or want me to pick out some chainrings for you from my inventory. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

[RBW] Re: FS: Sugino XD2 crank arms, 175mm

2023-12-18 Thread Bill Lindsay
Three quick responders, but Ben was first. SOLD On Monday, December 18, 2023 at 7:29:41 AM UTC-8 Tim Bantham wrote: > PM Sent! > > On Monday, December 18, 2023 at 12:06:55 AM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> Another part from friend Doug's parted-out A Homer Hilsen. This

[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
d bike in your stable! > ;) > > Julian Westerhout > Bloomington, IL > > > > On Friday, December 22, 2023 at 10:48:53 AM UTC-6 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 an

[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 Lindsay
;s kind of like you've recruited us as accountability buddies. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 6:00:00 AM UTC-8 Bill Schairer wrote: > My annual goals for the past for the past 7 years, going into the 8th have > been Simple, Measurable, and Achievable -

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] 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.

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 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] 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

[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: 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
;> >> Having been a big supporter of the Black Mountain Cycles brand and having >> had a V1 Road and MC, I'd be curious how you would compare the BMC Road and >> your Leo (in drop bar mode)? >> >> Thanks, >> Chris >> >> On Tuesday,

[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
pily rehome your albastache bar, and could swing by on my > way to/from SF to fetch it. > > On Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 8:01:06 AM UTC-8 Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> I reconfigured the cockpit on a couple bikes and have some cockpit parts >> available for sale. If

[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

[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
"BMC Monstercross. 700c wheels and cantilever posts. But that has 135mm rear spacing, so not exactly built for single speed." Not true. All BMC Monstercrosses that have ever been released have had 130mm spacing. Only the latest revision, which has not been delivered yet, has 132.5mm spacing,

[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

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