Re: [RBW] Re: Speaking of Cork grips…

Anything about it you don't like in particular? Cork can take about any finish you can put on wood, it just may soak up more of it (depending on what the finish is). I suppose you could coat it in marine spar vanish for the ultimate in all weather durability, but at $15 a set, it may not be worth

Re: [RBW] Glue for cork grips

I've used 3M's super 77 spray adhesive twice now, but that's mostly because I had a can in the basement. Downside is overspray, but that tends to clean up pretty easy with mineral spirits as long as you catch it early enough. --dlloyd -- You received this message because you are subscribed to t

Re: [RBW] Re: Speaking of Cork grips…

In that case, I'd try the paste wax. Easy to touch up, too. You could try one thin coat of shellac on the cork, then paste wax on top of that as well. --dlloyd On Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 22:33, Ray Shine wrote: > That's sorta what I had in mind, some sort of wax or rubbed in treatment. A > lig

Re: [RBW] Re: Speaking of Cork grips…

This is like paste wax for furniture. From my experience with putting paste wax on wood, the feel is more, well, tactile than slippery. I guess that's the best way I can describe it. --dlloyd On Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 23:42, charlie wrote: > The look can be modified with wood stains before sh

Re: [RBW] Christmas Loot

I've got that workstand. Very nice, easy to use, sets up and collapses quickly and easily. Plus, it's extra sturdy. It holds my Xtracycle with no complaints. The biggest problem I heavy bikes is, well, hoisting them up there. Happy holidays! --dlloyd On Fri, Dec 25, 2009 at 12:42, Eric Norr

Re: [RBW] Re: OT: Happy Commuter

Here's our every day ride to school (my son Gus and I are on the Big Dummy). http://videos.stltoday.com/p/video?id=14182075 --dlloyd -- 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-bu...@goog

Re: [RBW] Re: IGH

Civia has some nice videos in their tech section: http://www.civiacycles.com/civiaMedia/civiaTech.php It does take a bit longer to remove than a wheel with a QR, but I didn't find it horrible by any stretch of the imagination, and my IGH bike ha

Re: [RBW] IGH

Axle alignment technique? I haven't heard of that one before. Usually I just tension the drive side, apply enough torque to hold the position, screw down the non drive side, tighten the drive side, then tighten the non drive side. Am I missing something? On 2010-02-19, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery

Re: [RBW] Re: IGH

Oh, that alignment. Since there's only one way it'll fit, I don't even think about it much. Insert wheel, twiddle with cassette joint until anti rotation washers are aligned properly, stuff washers into dropouts, tension chain, etc. It's tedious, but I haven't found it to be overly complicated.

Re: [RBW] 59cm XO-3 on ebay

This one might be a 55: http://stlouis.craigslist.org/bik/1584917370.html (local to me in STL) --dlloyd On Thu, Mar 4, 2010 at 14:09, William wrote: > There's a 59cm 1993 XO-3 on ebay. It's super cheap as of right now > with 3 days to go. I'd love to get a 55 for myself to set up as a > cit

Re: [RBW] Mounting a Mini MagLite as a Headlamp?

Conduit clamps fastened back to back with each other: (look for home made bracket): http://www.nordicgroup.us/s78/flashlights.html (my version): http://www.flickr.com/photos/bikeadave/4174295862/ (my wife's bike): http://www.flickr.com/photos/bikeadave/3948677475/ --dlloyd -- You received thi

Re: [RBW] Re: Child seat recommendations?

I was given a BoBike mini (minus the mount, that went with my brother in law's bike which was, erm, borrowed without permission) but have a threadless stem on my Big Dummy. Anyone have a line on where to get a threadless adapter? For hauling kids, I've used both a trailer and an Xtracycle. If you

Re: [RBW] Re: Kickstands

I've used the Pletscher on a bike (now sold) and the Hebie bipod on my wife's bike. The Hebie is truly panzeresque in both its build quality and weight, but an extra kilo won't hurt too bad on a utility bike. I did have to shim a bit with a piece of aluminum bar stock so the inside of the bipod w

Re: [RBW] Re: Kickstands

I've heard that wallbike.com carries them, though you have to call as they're on the website. Also, they're available here: http://yubaride.com/yubashop/14-b.html . I do prefer the Hebie over the Pletcher for functionality, hands down. The best kickstand I have is the KickBack on my Big Dummy, b

Re: [RBW] Re: Heavy rider wheel issues

Recently (this weekend) I noticed that the rear wheel on my Big Dummy (XT hub, Mavic 319 rim) had play. Figuring that it's a year round commuter and it's been about a year since the hub and wheel were new, I yanked it apart, re-greased, adjusted, etc. Whoops. Stil play. Adjust the cones tighter (w

Re: [RBW] Re: I'll be in Chicago for the next eight days

Check out if the Museum of Science and Industry has a reciprocal arrangement with any museums in your area. I know that they do with the STL Science Center (my town), which with the discount on tickets just about pays for a one year membership at the STL Science Center. If you want to check out ta

Re: [RBW] Bike to work day

Got out the door early with my Son, hit the refueling station by our house and ended up in the paper. http://videos.stltoday.com/p/video?id=14182075 A typical day aside from the really beautiful weather. Riv-ish content on the bike: The BD was featured in a reader, rim brakes, albatross bars, co

Re: [RBW] Kid bike recommendations (geared, for a 4'8" kid)

I think that the conquest also comes in a 20" flat bar version as well. Specialized makes a Hotrock Street which has 21 speeds and a rigid fork (Aluminum, though). The Raleigh Rowdy has 6 speeds and comes in a 20" size. Novara also had the pulse, which is a 26" wheeled road bike, but it seems to b

Re: [RBW] Remember those learning bikes in the Rivendell Reader? Success Story here

I, too, am a big believer in Skuuts. All three kids have used 'em so far, you can flip the frame upside down to fit smaller kids, and they make learning a big kid bike a breeze. I did still have to take off the pedals when I moved the kids up to real bikes (they handle a bit differently), but once

Re: [RBW] Re: Shorts--MUSA alternatives

I'm a fan of the North Face Paramount cargo shorts. Fitted enough, still loose, cargo pockets and a gusseted crotch so your movement isn't, um, restricted. Nice balance between light and durable, too. --dlloyd -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Ow

[RBW] Toe in or not toe in

Denatured alcohol (cheap at any hardware or paint store) and a cast off scotch brite from the kitchen work well for me. Clean up with a rag moistened with fresh alcohol and you're done. You may want to wear gloves since the alcohol will dry your hands out and any little nicks will sting like the

[RBW] P-clamps may become difficult to obtain?

I bet that this is for p-clamps made with PVC. PVC needs a bit of lead in it (think wire insulation) to make it flexible. Both PVC and lead are nasty things and have some not so nice byproducts and health hazards in the manufacturing process (look up the Doe Run smelter on the 'net; it's just a b

[RBW] Re: wool-friendly detergents for HE washers

If you can find it, I've used Bio-Pac with great success. That said, here's the secret about HE detergents and front loading washers: you need less soap. A lot less. Seriously. For our Bosch, we kept having error after error after a google search revealed that Bosch tech support had told some c