[RBW] Re: 68cm Rambouillet on the way!

2011-03-11 Thread Bill Lucas
This is a great bicycle. I have one in 64cm. Enjoy! Bill On Mar 11, 7:54 am, Cycletex wrote: > Austin, TX, United States       03/11/2011      7:49 A.M.       Out For > Delivery > > !!! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. T

[RBW] Re: Front derailer for 48-38-24: Shimano, Campy, IRD?

2011-05-08 Thread Bill Lucas
BC, The IRD Aplina is not a copy of the Ultegra. I used it to replace a 9-speed Ultegra on a 48-34-24 set up. The Ultegra was VERY fussy to get working. I literally bolted the IRD in place, adjusted the stops and it works perfectly. All that said, I tried one on my wife's new Ebisu All-Purpose

[RBW] Re: OT: Bike Storage

2011-06-16 Thread Bill Lucas
I used the block-and-tackle type shown by Marc with a tandem for 5 years without an issue. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: Dumb Seatpost Question

2011-06-30 Thread Bill Lucas
Minh, I have used a file to recut the notches on cheap seatposts. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-ow

[RBW] Re: Velocity Rims, Again

2013-11-04 Thread Bill Lucas
much easier to mount my Grand Bois Cyprès 700C x 32 mm<http://www.compasscycle.com/tires_gb_700_32.html> . Regards, Bill Lucas Watsonville, CA On Sunday, November 3, 2013 4:26:50 AM UTC-8, Michael Hechmer wrote: > > The Hetere / Velocity thread seems to have veered toward a d

[RBW] Re: Non Brooks Saddle recommendations please.

2010-11-22 Thread Bill Lucas
I have just spent a bit of time on WTB Pure V. It was very comfortable and cheap. The problem with it is that "waist” is wide. The saddle always felt big between my legs. I looked at other WTB saddles and the wide mid section seems to be part of the design. Still, it is worth a try. If a Brooks

[RBW] Re: WTB: Sackville TrunkSack Small

2012-07-30 Thread Bill Lucas
Brad, Have you looked at Zimbale? I have the 2 liter Front Rackbag. I had to cut down the down stiffener. It was too wide, now it is great Regards, -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Re: VO polished rims, performance issues

2012-02-07 Thread Bill Lucas
Brain, Try maroon scotch-brite, 7447. This is the normal stuff. I use it to clean rims. Regards, Bill -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe

[RBW] WWT 170 Cranks for 175

2012-03-05 Thread Bill Lucas
set in 170. These are nearly new, but very marked from my wife getting chain suck. I am after 175 110/74 cranks with or without rings. Thanks, Bill Lucas Watsonville, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to

[RBW] Re: WWT 170 Cranks for 175

2012-03-11 Thread Bill Lucas
The Suginos are gone. The Sakae CX cranks are still available. I can send pictures. Thanks, Bill On Sunday, March 4, 2012 7:50:35 PM UTC-8, Bill Lucas wrote: > > Hi, > > I have an excess of cranks. > > The first is from my lunch time ride, a 1986 Scwhinn Passage. The >

[RBW] Re: Sugino crank question

2013-03-03 Thread Bill Lucas
Michael, I had the chain suck with a number of RD2 cranksets. I found that the index mark on the middle chainring needs to be at 1:00 when the arm is at 12:00. If the index is at 11:00, then shifting pins occasionally grab the chain. Regards, Bill Lucas On Saturday, March 2, 2013 4:14:30

[RBW] Re: Please review this bell from Rivendell...

2013-03-15 Thread Bill Lucas
Michael, It is a very nice bell. I have mine rotated into a tight spot. It wasn't hard to position. Also, the diameter of the mount matches the typical headset spacer diameter. The VO spacer didn't. Bill Lucas On Wednesday, March 13, 2013 9:27:43 PM UTC-7, Michael wrot

[RBW] Re: are there any true 700x40 plush, high tpi tires?

2013-03-21 Thread Bill Lucas
I have been eying the new Continental Speed-Ride, 700 X 42C, 420 grams. On Wednesday, March 20, 2013 9:32:52 PM UTC-7, Michael Williams wrote: > > Just wondering if anyone has come across any 700x40 tires that are higher > tpi( 120). Im kind of imagining a Jack Brown Green but in 40mm size.

[RBW] Re: 64cm Rambouillet - Handlebar bag/decaleur combinations

2013-04-25 Thread Bill Lucas
Ram is a great bike. Regards, Bill Lucas Watsonville, CA On Wednesday, April 24, 2013 10:00:12 AM UTC-7, Swza wrote: > > Hello everyone, > I was hoping someone in the group could give me a recommendation on a tall > handlebar bag and decaleur that will work on a frame this large (64cm

[RBW] Re: 64cm Rambouillet - Handlebar bag/decaleur combinations

2013-04-26 Thread Bill Lucas
place. Bill Lucas On Wednesday, April 24, 2013 10:00:12 AM UTC-7, Swza wrote: > > Hello everyone, > I was hoping someone in the group could give me a recommendation on a tall > handlebar bag and decaleur that will work on a frame this large (64cm). My > handlebar is high above

[RBW] Re: Need 6cm extension 190mm rise stem. Have one to sell/trade?

2013-06-28 Thread Bill Lucas
Micheal, Have you seen this page from Thursday, January 24, 2008 about cutting down a Technomic? http://www.blackmtncycles.com/search?q=stem I also have a 50mm Technomic that I don't need. Regards, Bill Lucas Watsonville, Ca On Tuesday, June 25, 2013 7:40:11 PM UTC-7, Michael wrote: >

[RBW] Re: CR720 on LongLow

2013-07-03 Thread Bill Lucas
nd now you can get the wheel off with a 32 mm tire. Bill Lucas Watsonville, CA On Sunday, June 30, 2013 2:12:20 PM UTC-7, IanA wrote: > > Looking for some feedback on setting up these brakes. I have a canti > LongLow and have installed the CR720. I've just fitted the front ones, b

[RBW] Re: Tuning up indexing, a little OT

2013-07-14 Thread Bill Lucas
than the stand. I installed a new chain of the same model (KMC 9.99) with 2 more links and shifting is dialed in. The change is very noticeable. So check the chain length per the instructions for your model of derailleur. Regards, Bill Lucas Watsonville, CA On Saturday, July 13, 2013 11:23

[RBW] Re: What components do you wish RBW would start "making"?

2014-12-04 Thread Bill Lucas
I am with Dan. A 31.8 Deluxe Technomic stem would let me use the bars I like on more bikes. Bill Lucas Watsonville, 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 fro

[RBW] Re: 26.6mm Seatposts

2015-02-23 Thread Bill Lucas
I used a Origin8 Pro-Fit Silver Alloy Seat Post in 26.6 for my wife's commuter. It has worked well for years. Bill Lucas Watsonville, CA On Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 10:47:55 AM UTC-8, John Hawrylak wrote: > > Does anyone known of new 26.6 mm seatposts using the 2 bolt aju

[RBW] Re: Max tire on a Rambouillet?

2012-09-24 Thread Bill Lucas
Tim, I have used tires on 35mm (measured) on a 64cm Ram. The brake arms did rub on the front when the QR was open. Regards, Bill On Saturday, September 22, 2012 2:10:39 PM UTC-7, tim whalen colorado springs wrote: > > Hi, > Anyone know how big a tire will fit a 58 Rambouillet? I would like t

[RBW] Re: Things I wish Rivendell still sold..

2012-09-25 Thread Bill Lucas
I would hope for a new Rambouillet. Also, larger (~64cm) bicycles with single top tubes. Bill Lucas Watsonville, CA On Saturday, September 22, 2012 7:27:43 AM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > Kinda sad that I missed out on what I believe was the "Golden Years" of > Rive

[RBW] Re: extra long seat post => hard to budge??

2012-12-21 Thread Bill Lucas
Ted, If the seat tube has some distortion from brazing, then a long post can be a problem. This is easy to fix. Shorten the post with a hacksaw and file a small chamfer on the new end. Make sure to leave at least the same length as the original end to min insertion line. Regards, Bill

[RBW] Re: Exustar Touring Shoes

2011-09-09 Thread Bill Lucas
Robert, I have been using these for about 1.5 years. They have been working well for me. I started to use them after all my old cleated shoes wore out. The soles are thick. If you use toe clips, then you will have to change to deep clips. Otherwise, the your toes are pinched. This was true fo

[RBW] Re: Challenge Parigi-Robaix tire mounting

2011-11-14 Thread Bill Lucas
Marc, I have these tires. They where some of the hardest to mount that I have ever worked with. I didn't see anyone discussing rim strip. Make sure that the rim strips is as thin as possible, no fold backs, no laying on the bead seat. I use plastic rim strips because they are the thinnest. Th