If the bike the derailer is installed on has horizontal dropouts, you might
find moving the wheel toward the front of the dropouts helps. Did for me,
anyway...
Steve
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[mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]on Behalf Of Michae
Try some different grips with the Bullmoose bars first, maybe? Ergon makes a
cork version now which isn't bad looking and they're very comfortable:
http://www.ergon-bike.com/us/en/interbike2009-gp1-biokork
The Nitto Periscopa is a good test stem to try on your way to deciding whether
you need
Getting that washer properly oriented is a rite of passage for barcon
newbs--it's frustrating but less painful than the rite of passage for clipless
pedal newbs..."yikes! THUD!"
B-)
Steve Frederick, East Lansing, MI, who just got done with a nice 29 mile ride
in the relatively mild low-40's w
My orange one's RB0202, still spiffily sporting the white tape/saddle combo:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/40738...@n08/4479756577/
Anyone got a double-digit one? (or single!?)
Steve
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Sent: Fri 11/26/2010 6:
27, 2010 1:07 PM
To: RBW Owners Bunch
Subject: [RBW] Re: Rambouillet Serial #'s?
That looks really nice Steve!
How did you attach the SuperFlash rear light?...it almost looks like
it us capture by the quick release.
Thanks
Angus
On Nov 27, 6:27 am, "Frederick, Steve"
wrote:
That seems like a big adjustment to me--maybe Riv could tell you for sure
wheather it'd be safe or even adjust one for you at point of purchase.
If it were me, I'd look for frames spaced to fit the hub, if the hub is central
to the goals you have for the bike build...I'd think there would be q
I had a set of WTB Dirt drops on a bike that I used as an all rounder biased
toward dirt surfaces and they were great.
Steve
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Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 3:35 PM
It runs counter to the typical Riv advice, but my back pain went away when I
moved my saddle forward a bit. This was recommended during a pro fitting I had
done in preparation for ordering a custom.
The other trick I've tried with some success is more of an attitude/mental
thing--what the club
This raises a question I've been ponderin' for a while. Does Nitto offer
mini-rack style canti-mount struts for the Mark's rack? I've seen some made
for the Campee rack but they're likely too short. Here:
http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=146_240&products_id=7978
I didn't see a price--how much?
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> bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael_S
> Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 3:17 PM
> To: RBW Owners Bunch
> Subject: [RBW] Re: Shoes
>
> wow I really like the Tourer m
Anyone had an opportunity to compare the new hypertex casing that's being
offered in Soma's version of the Pasela with the standard and tourguard Pasela,
both for ride quality and actual width/size? (I'm thinking that, since the new
650b version is narrower with the hypetex, that the 700c versi
...seems to provide a good perch for a pregnant praying mantis! Picked her up
out of the middle of the road and gave her a lift a couple hundred feet to a
more sheltered spot in some brush. She started out sitting on my handlebar but
promptly climbed down the cable housing and hung onto the f
It is claimed that they stretch with use/time to measure more like 42mm.
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Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 2:01 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject
Probably a combination of tire size and where they measure--since the top tube
slopes slightly, it can vary a bit...
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Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 11:08 PM
To: R
Yeah, I'm running that combination. It's a little narrow, but I turned the
loops outward slightly at an angle and the straps go through them okay...
Steve Frederick, East Lansing, MI
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[mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]on
r most of my life, but now I'm going to
try out the San Marco Regal. I just can't bring myself to ride my
Barley..
On Oct 2, 11:51 am, "Frederick, Steve"
wrote:
> Yeah, I'm running that combination. It's a little narrow, but I turned the
> loops outward sli
Nice red! I like that satiny finish--reminiscent of the finish on my first
"real," road bike, a '93 Trek 1100...
Steve Frederick, East Lansing, MI
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[mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]on Behalf Of Jim Thill -
Hiawatha Cycl
I had tendonitis and discomfort with low-Q factor cranks. Going to a wider
stance helped. (lucky me, most modern cranks have wider Q factors, so I had
plenty of options) What cranks are you running? I'm assuming you've used the
same cleat/pedal setup on other bikes/cranksets without issues?
Garth wrote:
>There's many 700x35 tires to choose from. My under-rated pick of the
>lot are the Forte Metro-K's from Performance Bike. I can't say
>anything negative about them. People scoff at them because the name...
>too bad they're missing out a fine riding tire.
Pretty sure those are
I dunno--their 650b knobby offering (Racing Ralph) is the most expensive one
currently available.
http://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_tires/off-road_tires/27
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Sen
Do the long wool bottoms that Riv sells have a center seam in the crotch or is
it gussetted?
Thanks, Steve Frederick, East Lansing, MI
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Kalloy makes a pretty decent one, though it can be hard to find.
Here's one in 30.2 diameter on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Kalloy-2-Bolt-Alloy-Seat-Post-30-2-mm-dia-X-350-mm_W0QQitemZ230318585650QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCycling_Parts_Accessories?hash=item35a00eb732
Nothing in 27.2 at the momen
Yep, and the first thing many folks do is "upgrade," to new fancy skewers so
most bike shops have a stash of good reliable Shimano models.
Twine and feathers-nyuck nyuck!
Steve Frederick, East Lansing, MI
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Yeah, it's hard to beat Thomson's if you can afford them. A good investment,
actually, and U.S. made too.
Steve
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Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 11:04 AM
To: rb
Dustin Sharp Sent:
Thursday, October 29, 2009 1:05 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: Atlantis on the Great Divide Route?
>Plenty of people have proved you can do it fully rigid...
>...From the pics, it seems like most of the route is dirt road--not gnarly
>singletrack
sing arguably the most beautiful part of the trail (I have
not ridden, of course, but did hike the San Juans years ago. Cannot
imagine there are too many places that come close in scenic beauty).
On Oct 30, 7:45 am, "Frederick, Steve"
wrote:
> Dustin Sharp Sent:
>
> Thursday, O
As I recall, the long twisty descents in the RBW vicinity are in part the
reason Grant prefers a low BB and designs his bikes accordingly. I like the
way Rivs handle but there's nothing wrong with a higher BB in a well-executed
bike, especially in rough terrain. If it suits you, I say ride it
Fizik Microtex is pretty close in feel and appearance. It's very thin so use
padding underneath if desired.
http://www.fizik.it/catalog_accessories.aspx?subid=bar_tape_microtex_black
You can see it on my Rambouillet in these pics:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/40738...@n08/3763279949/sizes/l/
I'm petty sure that's the snake bite protection strip turning loose. It's a
bit of fabric tape that they put just above the bead to help prevent pinch
flats. I've seen it dry up and turn loose on several tires--on one Ruffy Tuffy
it loosened to the point that it was rubbing the brake and bugg
That's a good way to go--also cut the liner in half and put a rubber donut in
the middle to cure the rattle another lister mentioned.
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From: David Hallerman [mailto:sunwarrio...@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 9:33 AM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
S
If your housing is long enough, you don't need to wait. Just pull your stem,
cross the cable under it, then reinsert.
This assumes you have split cable stops of course...
Steve Frederick, East Lansing, MI
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Sent: Thursd
Actually, I think some donuts grip the cable better than others. Look for the
soft rubber 5-sided ones rathe than the hard/shiny rubber round ones...
Steve Frederick, East Lansing, MI
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From: Mojo [mailto:gjtra...@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 7:01 AM
To:
Have you checked Wallingfords in New Orleans? Nice folks...
http://www.wallbike.com/index.php
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Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2009 1:21 AM
To: RBW Owners Bunch
Subject: [RBW] Thoughts on ordering Carradice bag from europe...
Hell
Yeah, and so's his son! B-)
Nice setup...
Steve Frederick, East Lansing, MI
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From: rcnute [mailto:rcn...@hotmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 1:25 AM
To: RBW Owners Bunch
Subject: [RBW] Re: Bilenky Chuckwagon, aka Kevin Lau's bike limo
He's into it by the th
It's the sort of email you'd want to send to as many customers as possible, so
I'd guess they pretty much sent it to anyone who's email they had, members,
recent purchasers, and so on. (I got one, too--I am a member and bought some
stuff this past calendar year)
Steve Frederick, East Lansing,
FWIW, it's not uncommon when one switches to Noodle bars that one needs a
shorter stem--the long ramp extends the reach to the hoods by a cm or two...
Steve "8 or 9cm stems and Noodles on all my Rivs," Frederick, East Lansing, MI
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From: Rene Sterental [mailto:orthie...
If her current bike fits well and is otherwise up to the task, could you
upgrade it to a 7-8 speed internal geared hub-based drivetrain? New rear wheel
and shifter should do it...
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From: Austin Andrews [mailto:austinfromthefoodc...@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, December
The best lightweight wind shell I've used is this from Voler:
http://www.velowear.com/products/1010277PRTXSM.aspx
Very light, packable and durable for it's weight.
They do the same basic jacket in several designs/colors--look for the mesh
sides and reversable zipper which are key. (and which m
The 135 rear spacing throws it a bit, I think, and the wide chainstays. I rat
an AT on my Rambouillet (or Saluki--can't recall now) for a while (with a 135
OLD rear hub) and had to go crazy long for the spindle. Tried a Shimano 127
and the granny bottomed out on the chainstay before I even tig
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Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 1:49 PM
To: RBW Owners Bunch
Subject: [RBW] Re: WAS: AT 0154 NOW: Sugino AT spindle length
On Dec 10, 1:33 pm, "Fred
There's a simple matter of finite capital, as well. Riv is always struggling
with lack of capital when trying to bring products to market. I'd imagine they
have to be pretty selective about what sorts of products they'll focus on, and
I don't see a budget frame that fails to meet their aesthet
There's also the length issue. Most metal fenders wrap lower behind the front
wheel which is good for coverage but bad for clearance over trail obstacles.
With shorter plastic fenders, you can extend them with a flexible mud flap that
won't get caught on roots, rocks or logs. (the holy trinit
The XD has more flare/heel clearance. The arm's are angled outward away from
the spindle hole, and thus can be used with a shorter BB spindle. They are
also a bit thicker in profile since they are not forged in the same was as the
AT's were. The AT is "low profile," which means the arms are s
Bill Connell wrote, in part:
...I applaud Grant's stubborn aesthetic sense; he has a cohesive vision
for the company, and that strong visual identity is a huge asset...
Yeah, I think they'd stand to lose more than they gain if they wander too far
from that vision. I recall in an early Reader,
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Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 11:57 AM
To: RBW Owners Bunch
Subject: [RBW] Re: Grip Kings
Why not rear load the Saluki and enjoy it for what it is?
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Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2009 8:25 PM
To: RBW Owners Bunch
Subject: [RBW] Re: AHH with VO Porteur bars
My qu
I bought the last 52cm silver Quickbeam for Rivendell last week! I was posting
to the 650b list and surfing the web, trying to find a 650b-wheeled fixed gear
frame "like a Quickbeam," when a fellow kindly pointed out that the smaller
sized Quickbeams from the last batch had 650b wheels. How th
Thanks--do you guys have a picture of your QB's with the blue cloth tape?
Steve
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or 3 coats.
On Dec 28, 9:07 am, "Frederick, Steve"
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> Thanks--do you guys have a picture of your QB's with the blue cloth tape?
>
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s of clear shellac and
it matches the QB decal pretty well. Also, my bike has black twine and
silver plugs as I mentioned. I'd be happy to post a few pics next week
if you are still interested.
Dave
On Dec 28, 7:07 am, "Frederick, Steve"
wrote:
> Thanks--do you guys have a pi
On Dec 27, 6:45 pm, "Frederick, Steve"
wrote:
> I'm a fan of Fizik's Microtex bar tape and their blue looks as though it
> might be close.
> http://www.fizik.it/catalog_accessories.aspx?subid=bar_tape_microtex_...
I'm a fan of the microtex too, and have th
Remember the mission of the Roadeo is to win over fast club riders that might
otherwise go with big name carbon fiber. Not typically a low trail/barbag
target audience...
Steve Frederick, East Lansing, MI
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From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com on behalf of Dustin N
FWIW, the 650b Pacenti mtb tires all have the same volume casing--the various
widths are attained by making the tread/knobs more or less aggressive. So you
should theoretically get the same cush from air volume with the 2.0 QuasiMoto
as you would with the 2.3 NeoMoto. Whether you would benefit
David, have you tried a foam roller? Painful but effective...
Moving to higher Q cranks helped my ITB band troubles, as did lowering the
saddle a little and moving it forward a bit more. The saddle adjustment came
during a pro fitting which went well. If you ask them to focus on that aspect
y...
THANKS!
On Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 4:58 AM, Frederick, Steve < frede...@mail.lib.msu.edu>
wrote:
David, have you tried a foam roller? Painful but effective...
Moving to higher Q cranks helped my ITB band troubles, as did lowering the
saddle a little and moving it forward a b
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Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 1:48 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [RBW] Now: IT Band Was: Goals for 2010
On Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 4:58 AM, Frederick, Steve
The last of the 52cm, 650b Quickbeams is mine, all mine! The color really
suits the name:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/40738...@n08/4248168665/sizes/l/
(don't worry, that's not where my seat will be when I ride it)
Steve "woohoo!" Frederick, East Lansing, MI
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intermittently wanted a QB for a long
time and the sidepulls and 650b wheels pushed me over the edge!
Steve
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From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com on behalf of Frederick, Steve
Sent: Tue 1/5/2010 2:52 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: [RBW] FW: It'
There was a thread on the iBob list not long ago and one person voiced a strong
preference for a particular model of the Randonneur--they do come in many
versions. Worth checking the archives perhaps--it wasn't very long ago.
Steve "wishing for a Pugsley after the 7" snow storm last night" Fred
It is a beauty. Patrick, you should have had a white panel put on the
seattube, too, for continuity...B-)
Steve
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Sent: Friday, January 08, 2010 10:10 AM
To:
Hey, John-I have a 52cm Quickbeam, too! Is yours the sidepull/650b-wheeled
version? Mine is, and I'm putting SKS P-50's on it. I've used them on my
Saluki and they give good coverage and a decent fenderline with 650bX38-40mm
tires. I plan to either use the SKS quick release plugs in the rear
I hope it has a seat tube angle of 73 degrees or so--the gradually
slackening(!) of Riv's bikes has put them outside my fit zone. (since I don't
use Brooks saddles, I don't need so much setback)
Oh, and I hope my size comes with 650b wheels!
Steve Frederick, East Lansing, MI
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Steve Palincsar wrote:
>The difference between 72 and 73 degrees should easily be accommodated
>with a zero-setback post. Are you saying you are already using one of
>those with a 73 degree seat tube?
I am--my "ideal," seat tube angle with the saddle I typically use is 73.5.
That assumes a zer
Art, I'd paypal you a dollar to see pics of your 650b Redwood!
Steve Frederick, East Lansing, MI
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Marty had:
A few ideas:
1. RCR - Right Coast Rivers, or Right Coast Rivies
2. RRC - Rivendell Right Coasters
3. EMRA - East of the Mississippi Rivendell Aficionados
4. NERDS - NutinwrongwithlivinoutEast Rivendell DreamerS
Can't contribute a Riv ride at the moment. FYI - I'm in South-Central
P
It's useful for my particular setup to have the bottle mounts a bit lower. I
ride a 54cm frame and use Polar water bottles which are a bit taller than
standard, and I have a frame pump mounted under my top tube. If the bottle
mounts are too high, the top of my bottle hits the frame pump...so m
Well, sure--that's just the sort of stuff these bikes were designed for! The
railtrails in Wisconsin are great, aren't they? Had a blast riding them on the
Saluki a couple of summers ago...
Steve
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From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com on behalf of EricP
Sent: Thu
n Jul 31, 5:54 am, "Frederick, Steve"
wrote:
> Well, sure--that's just the sort of stuff these bikes were designed for! The
> railtrails in Wisconsin are great, aren't they? Had a blast riding them on
> the Saluki a couple of summers ago...
>
> Steve
>
&
I have a set of lightly used Hetres, black tread, tan sidewall that I'd swap
for a set of similarly used all black Pacenti PariMotos. I like the Hetres
fine but I'd like to try Pari's on this bike (650b Quickbeam) and I think it'd
look good with black tires...
Sorry for the cross post, fellow
On Thu, 2010-08-19 at 20:21 -0700, andrew hill wrote:
> I do have some kneed problems on one side, especially an IT band
> problem that cropped after a century in June.. perhaps less bend would
> help that.
>
Steve P. suggested:
>Or a higher Q.
Or LeWedges. I got a packet of these a couple of
Wonder if she has to pay her insurance company back for the settlement from
when it was stolen?
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Sent: Friday, August 20, 2010 10:57 AM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googl
tforms and wide
MKS Tourings. But these don't have the cachet of newer, shinier and
lighter pedals that make me go faster.
On Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 9:36 AM, Frederick, Steve
wrote:
> On Thu, 2010-08-19 at 20:21 -0700, andrew hill wrote:
>> I do have some kneed problems on one side, es
ot;canting" . I have used them exclusively for 5
years and they have eliminated any foot or knee issues I used to have.
They also sell a shim that goes inside your shoe under the footbed
for the non clipped-in set.
~Mike~
On Aug 20, 11:02 am, "Frederick, Steve"
wrote:
> Yeah, I
I loved the way it looked and it was my size but I learned from my time owning
a Rawland Olaf that singlespeed, rigid mountain bikes weren't my thing...my
650b Quickbeam set up as an all'rounder suits me better. If I hadn't gotten
the QB though, I'dve been sorely tempted.
Steve
-Orig
If it were me (tho perhaps this falls outside your budget) I'd order up a
Roadeo with Rambouillet orange paint...
Steve
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Sent: Friday, August 27, 2010 2:17 AM
To: RBW Own
Or go with one of these if you have an appropriate braze-on. Got one on my
commuter...
http://www.atoc.com/litebeams.php
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Sent: Friday, August 27, 2010 11:21 AM
orange
On Fri, 2010-08-27 at 08:53 -0400, Frederick, Steve wrote:
> If it were me (tho perhaps this falls outside your budget) I'd order
> up a Roadeo with Rambouillet orange paint...
Do you remember how difficult it was to match Rambouillet orange for
touch-up purposes? It wasn't
That's true in the mountain bike linup--LX became a "Trekking," group, mainly
available in Europe. Nice stuff for Riv/Bobbish bikes if you can get it...
http://techdocs.shimano.com/techdocs/blevel.jsp?ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181679&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302061569&bmUID=1259354375
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Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 2:09 PM
To: RBW Owners Bunch
Subject: [RBW] Re: Rear Hub Advice
I agree LX are a great value... ...Additional question regardi
Pliers padded with a rag worked for mine...
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[mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]on Behalf Of JB
Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 7:16 PM
To: RBW Owners Bunch
Subject: [RBW] Re: MKS Touring Pedal
I don't have the tool, but one
The Rambly might be 1/2 degree slacker, the Roadeo fits bigger tires and uses a
slightly lighter tubeset I believe...if I didn't have a Rambly already (and too
many other bikes as well) the Roadeo would be on my (very) short list! I do
slightly prefer the Rambouillet headbadge and graphics but
You can get a nice repaint for half that dollar difference. If you don't care
about fenders, I vote Rambouillet...
Steve
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Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 9:4
> From: James Warren
>
>
> For that color of Ram, the bike ends up looking really good when you
> go with all black tires, black bar tape, and black saddle.
> From: Steve Palincsar
>Looks good with the blue, but it might just be a bit over the top
>Halloweenish for an orange/creamsicle one.
I've had good luck with tapered running pants from the local runners shop
(Playmakers in Okemos) I think the ones I bought were "Hind," brand.
I also like Zoic's bamboo-material knickers, Reign I think is the model name.
Nice construction and details, very comfortable and well made. (run tigh
Plus, the old style, square taper campy cranks have been going cheap on
ebay...nice quality stuff for those that don't necessarily have to have the
latest/greatest...
Steve
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[mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]on Behalf O
: perennial pants issue
I've used the Hind Munich tapered running pant a bunch too. I find
them a little too tapered for rides to the pub or coffee shop. Great
for hiking/xc sking etc though.
~Mike~
On Oct 4, 10:44 am, "Frederick, Steve"
wrote:
> I've had good luck with tap
I'm pretty sure Saluki's are spaced 132.5mm so you can run hubs with either
OLD. Mine is anyway.
Alternatively, you can have a 130 hub respaced to 135--my LBS did that for the
105-hubbed wheels I put on Anne's Bleriot...
Steve
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They seem to be in stock:
http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/wool-semi-tights/22-271
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Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 3:05 PM
To: RBW Owners Bunch
Subject: [RBW
I saw one of these Kona's the other day and it made me think of the extra TT
placement controversy:
http://www.konaworld.co/bike.cfm?content=humu
Not bad looking in a townie/cruiser sort of way...
Steve
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Anyone know offhand where one might find the geometry specs for the smaller,
650b wheeled Quickbeams? (50 and 52 cm) The QB chart stops at 54cm, which was
the smallest they made 'til the last batch...
Thanks, Steve
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To the best of my knowledge, all Rivendells have always been made from OS
tubing, varied in stiffness/butting profile over size ranges...
Steve
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Sent: Monday, October
In my experience, the SKS P-50 is a better match for 650b tires. I've use them
with everything from Col de la Vie's to Hetres and Fatty Rumkins and they've
worked fine...
Steve
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This is our quiet little corner of the web where we get to make the occasional
snide comment about carbon fiber bikes. It doesn't make up for the derision
and contempt heaped upon our "heavy," steel bikes elsewhere on the web and in
the real world but it's all we have. Don't take it away from
I have a lightly used Nitto R-10 bag support that I'd like to trade for a
Mark's rack--anyone interested?
Mine's like this:
http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=872¤cy=USD
Steve
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Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 9:00 AM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [RBW] Rack swap
I don't have a trade for you unless you would like to try a TA front rack in
excellent condition, but I could see buying your R-10.
On Wed, Oct 20, 2010 at 8:1
guess being an RBW discussion we can't look at the V-O Constructeur rack.
On Wed, Oct 20, 2010 at 9:05 AM, Ken Freeman < kenfreeman...@gmail.com> wrote:
Ok.
On Wed, Oct 20, 2010 at 9:02 AM, Frederick, Steve < frede...@mail.lib.msu.edu>
wrote:
Hey, Ken-thanks--I have a fello
My local shop just gave me a couple of feet of that plastic tubing--lifetime
supply!
I don't always use it--cables are pretty smooth and I've run them bare through
the cast in guides and it's been fine. Even if it wears through the paint
eventually, the continuous contact/motion of the cable p
I've been thinking about a Gamoh rack for my commuter--is there any obvious way
to mount a light on it? (eyelet, etc)
Steve
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Sent: Monday, October 25, 2010 8:
Yeah, we really need to know winter tires for where and what conditions. Is
the OP in Florida or Fairbanks?
Steve (in Michigan where studded tires are near-mandatory)
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Sent: Thu 10/28/2010 4:25 PM
To: RBW Owner
"...we can draw analogies from something other than car culture, can't we?"
This is America--what do you think? B-)
(Car analogies are the Cadillac of analogies)
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