first choice if
available. If there are plans to do a run this year then I will gladly wait
but if not I will need to purchase something else pretty soon. Maybe a nice
dark red or deep yellow jersey.
Thanks.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
e pedals can be adjusted?
Thanks
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different pedals? Just
> to verify the clicking is coming from the pedals?
>
> On Jun 2, 1:11 pm, Larry Powers wrote:
> > My QB is my do everything bike so I like these pedals because it does not
> > matter what shoes I am wearing, I can ride. One problem, I have a cli
its pedal.
I have different pedals on now and will try it tonight to sse if it goes away.
If it does, I need to decide if I want to use the M324's with the click or use
a less versatile pedal.
Larry Powers
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> Dat
time it gets a good bash on the trail.
You will be happy which ever way you go.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2011 17:31:50 -0700
From: joerem...@gmail.com
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: Hunqap
Sweet. I forgot about the Green Rambo that jade green was almost as good as
the orange.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
From: bpus...@aol.com
Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillar or Atlantis or?
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2011 09:08:18 -0400
To
e Atlantis should not be dismissed because it
the oldest bike in the Riv stable. It has lasted this long for a reason so
take a good look at all of the frames and pick the one that you like best and
get out and ride.
Larry Powers
Rambouillet
Atlantis
Quickbeam
Get a bicycle. You will not re
shift for steep rollers because you would need to do it at
the top and bottom of each climb. I would rather walk a bit then do that. If
I lived out west then a lower gear for the long grades might also be helpful.
Just curious how others are using the gears on their QB.
Larry Powers
Get a
Kent Peterson road the Great Divide Race on a rigid single speed mountain bike
in 2005. To be fair I believe he has since done it on a geared rigid bike.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
> Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2011 17:05:31 -0700
> Subje
I have at least one and I think two E6 lights. If Interested let me know.
hadn't thought about selling them so I have to figure a price.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2013 09:18:21 -0700
From: sc...@zonagardens.com
To
will work would be great.
Please contact me off line if you do and we can make arrangements.
Thanks.
Larry Powers
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Try etsy.com. Lots of crafts people there. Ask to see some samples of their
work because they aren't all good.
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Subject: [BOB] Sewing wool anyone?
I h
bags for
$70 plus shipping and the tent for $45 plus shipping if no one wants
them all. Located in central Connecticut for those that want to pick
up.
I will have photos shortly.
Contact me off line if interested.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
brakes are probably my least favorite components. I would be open
to replacing them.
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This is a good first step. Also you can remove your current pedals and
regrease the threads and re-install. none of these pedal fixes work, inspect
the crank arms for cracks.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
> From: mikel66...@juno.
And while I like my QB I was hoping the Simpleone would be slightly lighter
then the QB.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
> Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:25:24 -0800
> Subject: [RBW] Simple One
> From: charles_v...@hotmail.com
> To
I have one ant it is too narror for a trunk bag.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
> Date: Sun, 28 Nov 2010 14:13:11 -0800
> Subject: [RBW] Tubus Fly for trunk bag?
> From: dougpn...@cox.net
> To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.
leave before the
aftneroon rush so that I am not on the most congested roads at the peak of rush
hour.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
> Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 05:00:37 -0800
> Subject: [RBW] Brave, Foolish, or maybe necessary?
> Fr
stopping power
then the center pull/side pull option. I will be looking for a used QB or
maybe have to have a light weight single speed built with couplers.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
> Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2010 19:14:44 -0800
> Subject
to take the tandem on the
TGV trains.
There may be many people who can install couplers but I was quite pleased with
the work done by Bilenky and have seen some of his retrofits. He runs a first
rate shop.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
rline?
If you place a note in the cases that you want to be present for any inspection
will this be honored? I assume that one should allow extra time at the airport
for this.
When you shipped the bike was this domestic or foreign travel and who received
it?
Thanks for the info.
Larry P
If pushed for a description of what is in the case that was my plan. Or per
haps unicycle since there in only one whee.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
> From: tim...@bitstream.net
> Subject: [RBW] Re: S&S Recommendations
>
I travelled on US Air which is an American Airline. I believe that European
airlines may be more lienent about this. I flew Air France this year sans
bikes and was much happier with the experience. I will most likely fly them
with the bikes next year.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You
FWIW, this appears to be the same bike that did not sell on the bay last week.
it had a minimum bid of 900, a reserve and a buy it now of 1500. No bids when
it closed. .
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
> Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2009 07:05
y Warms on the delicate cycle in my front
loading machine using Ivory Snow. Of course all washing is in cold water.
Any opinions on the best approach?
Wool Rules.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. -
side and SPD on the
other.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
> Date: Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:50:39 -0700
> Subject: [RBW] Clipless Pedals
> From: mgla...@gmail.com
> To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
>
>
> I feel as if I&#
They always seemed to me to be to bikes what spinners are to cars. I never saw
how they fit in with the Rivendell philosophy of classic bikes.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
> Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:05:17 -0700
> Subject: [R
I believe that the next batch of single speeds will not be Quickbeams but will
be built in Taiwan and renamed.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
> Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 17:25:50 -0800
> Subject: [RBW] Re: Why is Quickbeam a complet
. Asking $135 for
both shipped to the lower 48.
1 MSR Microzoid tent with foot print.Small light one person tent only used
a couple of times still in excellent condition. Best for the non
claustrophobic camper. Asking $80 shipped to the lower 48.
Please contact me off line if interested.
Larry
Tent is sold.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
From: lapower...@hotmail.com
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: [RBW] FS: Sleeping Bags and Tent
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 09:55:24 -0500
2 EMS Alpine 40 sleeping bags , 1 left
they had a good
price and SJS did not have what I wanted.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
> Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:20:54 -0800
> Subject: [RBW] Thoughts on ordering Carradice bag from europe...
> From: superwe...@gmail.com
> To
the exchange
rates and shipping the prices are still pretty good.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
> Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:24:28 -0800
> Subject: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on ordering Carradice bag from europe...
> From: joelmatth...@mac
if only it were a 62.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:57:46 -0500
Subject: [RBW] Quickbeam on Boston Craigslist
From: bee...@gmail.com
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
I'm glad it's too big for me
Ride 2 full brevet series
Ride at least one 1000k
Do more of my own bike maintenance
Learn to build wheels
Go on one multi week bike tour.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
good luck with Terry for clothes. She can either wear
their XL or their 1X and they tend to have a reasonable selection in their plus
sized line.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
> Date: Mon, 4 Jan 2010 09:46:58 -0500
> From: harmo...@fa
bikes.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
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http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/1963
rim? My current wheels are
built with Open Pro rims.
I would be very interested in hearing how you made this work and what type of
fender/tire clearance you had.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
If I recall correctly the Rambo is not a could candidate for a 650b conversion
becuase it has low bottom bracket to start with. Someone let me know if this
is not true.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
> Date: Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:29
Congrats on the tandem. I had a custom Bilenky tandem built two summers ago.
Very nice bike and they wer great to work with.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
> Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2010 07:18:56 -0800
> Subject: [RBW] Re: 650b Rambouill
e use they are great.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
Subject: [RBW] 650b Rambouillet
From: rthrstrum...@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:17:29 -0800
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
If I recall correctly the Rambo is not a
description this is the bike you are
looking for. I will offer this, if you aren't sure call Rivendell. I have
found that they are very good at matching bike and rider and they won't steer
you wrong.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
She was interviewed on local TV and the bike looked pretty good there.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
> Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:12:47 -0700
> From: jimcwar...@earthlink.net
> To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
> Subje
MY QB is my most used bike. I commute on it and train on it. I Still use
other bikes for touring or brevets but the QB probably gets more use then the
other 3 Bikes I have combined.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
> Date: Fri, 5
nd them or have a local Santana dealer that you deal with.
Good luck.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
> Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2010 08:43:26 -0500
> Subject: Re: [RBW] Any Tandems?
> From: skvi...@gmail.com
> To: rbw-owners-bunch@google
orting the bike.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
> Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:02:46 -0800
> Subject: [RBW] Re: 32mm Tires on A Rambouillet
> From: nick.bike.b...@gmail.com
> To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
>
> Ram # RB0453,
The only advantage was that I had them installed on my bike when I went from
ruffy tuffy's to the 30mm grand bois.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
> Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:22:48 -0800
> Subject: [RBW] Re: 32mm Tires on A
depends on
your riding conditions the only way to know is to try each and see how they
work for you.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
From: nath...@gmail.com
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: 32mm Tires on A Rambou
Given all the various rubber componds available you would think that it would
be possible to create a solid tire that would ride like a pneumatic tire.
Probably isn't anyone's priority.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
> Date
weight single speed
randonneuse. A Rodaeo spaced 120 with QB drop outs would be just right. I
would really like to have it badged as a Rodaeo SS
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
> Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:20:35 -0500
> Subject: [RBW]
es or
some had wipes in your bag would be a good idea.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
> Subject: [RBW] Rambouillet white out!
> Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 19:40:12 -0400
> From: frede...@mail.lib.msu.edu
> To: rbw-owners-bunch
If this is still available I will take it.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
> Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:35:57 -0700
> Subject: [RBW] Re: FS B17 Titanium Saddle
> From: andrewkib...@gmail.com
> To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.c
Sorry for responding to the whole group.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
> Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:35:57 -0700
> Subject: [RBW] Re: FS B17 Titanium Saddle
> From: andrewkib...@gmail.com
> To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.c
uot;
>
>
Maybe this is a better question for a frame builder but would wider tubes solve
the problem just as well as a double top tube? My steel tandem uses slightly
oversized tubing to add some rigidity. Given the size of the bike the wider
tubes look appropriate
make for a good minimalist touring rig.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
> From: robha...@gmail.com
> To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
> Subject: [RBW] Your Favorite Handlebar Bag
> Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:22:05 -0700
>
on one side so I could
see the bearings. What next? How do I extricate the bearings? Last wheel I
worked on had cup and cone bearings and the Park tool website did not have a
description of how to remove cartridge bearings.
Thanks in advance.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not
Thanks for the heads up on this, I'll start making calls or price out hubs that
I can maintain myself.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2010 21:08:15 -0700
From: dfal...@charter.net
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroup
I could not find one there. My LBS can handle this so for now that will do the
trick.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
> Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:43:27 -0700
> Subject: [RBW] Re: SUZUE Bearing Replacement
> From: philcyc...@gmail
Well done.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
> Date: Tue, 6 Jul 2010 11:13:47 -0700
> Subject: [RBW] My first attempt at a cycling video
> From: tapebu...@gmail.com
> To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
>
> I just got bac
My blue wool Riv cycling jersey is still hanging in there but I am due to add
another jersey to the rotation. I noticed that Riv has not had one for some
time. Seersucker is OK but I'll take a nice wool jersey any day. Any chance
we will see on in the near future?
Larry Powers
I have a long sleeve green jersey and it is very sharp. Maybe yellow with a
white band or red with a white band.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
Date: Tue, 6 Jul 2010 13:37:03 -0700
Subject: Re: [RBW] Time For New Riv Wool Jersey
From
We all do silly things at times and my Bilenky tandem is one of those things my
wife and I did. I still love this bike and may get to actually try out the
couplers this year.
www.flickr.com/photos/14277...@n02/sets/72157604781707743/
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it
g bike. I might suggest the Touring list since there are probably
many more people there who have more experience with the type of issues your
are working through.
Good luck
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
> Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2010 1
ch, Long
Yi, or SunRace.
SR SunTour owned the name "SunTour" but they did not own SunTour's patents,
intellectual property, or the rights to any of the pre-1995 designs. Various
people tried to buy the tooling for SunTour Superbe Pro components, but Mori
sold the tooling
rebuild?
Since I was considering having a new set of Brevet wheels built and was
thinking about using a shimano hub this information will be quite helpful.
Thanks.
Larry Powers
"just when you think that you've been gyped the bearded lady comes and does a
double back fl
more of a
racing geometry and won't take fenders. They also has a lugged veresion of the
ES for about $300 more.
All the frames you mentioned are nice if the budget allows. But for a very
rideable steel frame at a good price I am happy with my Smootie ES.
Larry Powers
"just when y
ride home. I bought the QB
because of it's simplicity and have loved riding it as it was designed.
Of course that is just my opinion.
Larry Powers
"just when you think that you've been gyped the bearded lady comes and does a
double back flip" - John Hiatt
>
think $15 would be a good guess but would verify when I have an actual
shipping address.
Thanks.
Larry Powers
"just when you think that you've been gyped
the bearded lady comes and does a double back flip&quo
The fork has been spoken for but you are next on the list if anything happens.
I will let you know.
Thanks.
Larry Powers
"just when you think that you've been gyped the bearded lady comes and does a
double back flip" - John Hiatt
> Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:
derailleur.
Good luck!
Larry Powers
"just when you think that you've been gyped the bearded lady comes and does a
double back flip" - John Hiatt
Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:24:58 -0700
Subject: [RBW] Dura Ace on new AHH
From: stone...@gmail.com
To: rbw-owners-bunch@g
I get it
back.
Still recovering but looking forward to my next ride.
Larry Powers
"just when you think that you've been gyped
the bearded lady comes and does a double back flip" - John Hiatt
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To pit it further in perspcective the fastests riders on a 1200k (750mi) will
finnish in just under 50 hrs. Again this is elpased time and includes time off
the bike to get cards signed, eat, bathroom and sleep. I am happy just to
finish under the 90hrs allowed.
Larry Powers
"just
side pulled out
cleanly but the bike pivoted on the other drop out bending it 90 degrees.
I have now made sure the skewers are clean and operate with out binding. I
also give the bike a good shake when I have mounted it and look for play where
the drop outs are mounted.
Larry Powers
(mine was a 60) laying around which they sold me for a good price. My shop cut
and threaded it and it worked great.
Good Luck
Larry Powers
"just when you think that you've been gyped the bearded lady comes and does a
double back flip" - John Hiatt
> Date: Wed, 20 May 2
Riv is selling the new wide jaw brakes. I asked if this would let me get tires
wider then 28mm with fenders on my Rambo. They said probably. I haven't tried
yet so I can't confirm. Maybe give them a call.
Larry Powers
"just when you think that you've been gyped th
having the
bike set up with 35mm tires and fenders was perfect. The drive train on the
bike was Suntour 7spd Friction shifting with a 13-34 freewheel and 46/36/24
chainrings. This gear range was perfect for this trip.
Photo's: www.flickr.com/photos/14277...@n02/sets/72157621558980556
r seems to have a good eye for clothes and says it
appears to be a classic shirt and there is no need to cut it off. With some
wincing on my part as I sit up and manage to get my injured arm pointed towards
the ceiling, they are able to pull the jersey off in one piece. Tragedy
averted.
Larry
s Voight's accident hit a little closer
to home. Good to hear he is doing well.
Larry Powers
"just when you think that you've been gyped
the bearded lady comes and does a double back flip" - John Hiatt
From: lapower...@hotmail.com
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
S
me this is not a new lesson, avoid anything metal on
rainy day. My attention slipped for a second and down we went.
Larry Powers
"just when you think that you've been gyped
the bearded lady comes and does a double back flip" - John Hiatt
> Date: Wed, 22 Jul 2009 0
made in Taiwan
that is a little lighter then the Panasonic bike.
Larry Powers
"just when you think that you've been gyped the bearded lady comes and does a
double back flip" - John Hiatt
_
Get back to school stu
will have to wait and see what happens. I can't see them dropping this bike
from the line up it seems to be too popular.
Thanks again.
Larry Powers
"just when you think that you've been gyped the bearded lady comes and does a
double back flip" - John Hiatt
>
gn of the bike then the name
should change.
Larry Powers
"just when you think that you've been gyped
the bearded lady comes and does a double back flip" - John Hiatt
> Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:06:47 -0700
> Subject: [RBW] Re: End of the Atlantis?!?
> From: jonat...@
evets.
Good Luck
Larry Powers
PBP 2007
"just when you think that you've been gyped
the bearded lady comes and does a double back flip" - John Hiatt
> Date: Sun, 30 Aug 2009 08:31:17 -0700
> Subject: [RBW] AHH, Romulus, or Saluki for Randonneuring?
> From: pguil...@gma
have also reported these to be flat
prone. They also may not be the correct tire for a 210 pound rider.
Larry Powers
"just when you think that you've been gyped the bearded lady comes and does a
double back flip" - John Hiatt
> Date: Sun, 30 Aug 2009 21:44:13 -0500
&
lder bikes that were built when down tube shifters were
standard and it looks to me like the brazeons on the Rivendell bikes are a
little lower on the down tube then these older bikes. Has anyone else noticed
this or is it just my perception?
Larry Powers
"just when you think that yo
ince
the Ruffy Tuffy is not the softest tire out there.
Larry Powers
"just when you think that you've been gyped the bearded lady comes and does a
double back flip" - John Hiatt
> Date: Tue, 1 Sep 2009 06:15:38 -0700
> Subject: [RBW] Re: AHH, Romulus, or Saluki for R
It's been done, search the archives you will find something I am sure. As
always I ask why. Why take the perfect single speed bike and add gears to it?
To each.....
Larry Powers
"just when you think that you've been gyped the bearded lady comes and does a
d
heavy without giving any additional advantage.
Larry Powers
"just when you think that you've been gyped the bearded lady comes and does a
double back flip" - John Hiatt
> Date: Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:34:09 -0700
> Subject: [RBW] Fenders for Atlantis
> From: sa24
irmed believer in Handlebar bags and low trail is the way to go. Without a
front load the Rambo is one of the nicest bikes I have ever ridden. This is
really only an issue on long slow climbs so probably I will live with it.
Although a Weigle would be nice. Larry Powers"just when you think t
irmed believer in Handlebar bags and low trail is the way to go. Without a
front load the Rambo is one of the nicest bikes I have ever ridden. This is
really only an issue on long slow climbs so probably I will live with it.
Although a Weigle would be nice. Larry Powers"just when you think t
"not acceptable".
Very well put. This is where I am with my Rambouillet and front loads. I have
worked it out to where it works
well enough for me. I know other bikes might have worked better out of the box
with a front load but the Rambouillet is acceptable they way I have i
Tall and shallow and I think this results in
better handling on my Rambo.
How tall the bag should be is up to you. I use mine to hold a queue sheet so I
wanted a fairly tall bag. As someone else pointed out he wanted interupter
levers so got a lower bag.
Larry Powers"just when you
On PBP last year my handle bar bag was full as was my little joe. You may not
plan on filling up that bag but you will.
I really need to pare things down.Larry Powers"just when you think that you've
been gypedthe bearded lady comes and does a double back flip" - John Hiatt>
Date: Wed, 17 S
On PBP last year my handle bar bag was full as was my little joe. You may not
plan on filling up that bag but you will.
I really need to pare things down.Larry Powers"just when you think that you've
been gypedthe bearded lady comes and does a double back flip" - John Hiatt>
Date: Wed, 17 S
700> Subject: [RBW] Re: Low trail
Atlantis fork> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com>
> > On Sep 17, 7:06 am, Larry Powers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:> > > I have
thought about getting a low trail fork but would the bike still be a
Ra
I switched last year to a 40x17 for my main gear and it worked out well for me.
I have been riding some hilly 20 to 30 mile riese. You need to balance out
the need for speed against the ability to climb. For now I will stick with the
40x17 but when I try and tackle some hilly century rides n
What part of the country do you ride in? I am trying to get a gauge on the
type of hills you are riding on. I am using the QB with a 40x17 and have found
this to be a pretty good gear. I am a bigger rider and find that this leaves
me enought for the hills and still lets me move fast enough o
My wife currently has a Bleriot with CR18 rims. These rims are severly
oversized and I can barely change a tire on them in my shop so there is no way
she will be able to change a flat on the road.
I was considering replacing these rims with some Weinmann ZAC 19 rims. I went
to a very well k
I can take the Ruffy Tuffy's if you still have them. Let me know how you would
like to handle payment.
Thanks.Larry Powers
"just when you think that you've been gyped the bearded lady comes and does a
double back flip" - John Hiatt > Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 12:54:31 -0800> Subject:
[RBW] FS
e rear and 32 hole front.
I have no experience with the internally geared hubs. I don't know how easy it
is to swap between a derailleur set up and an internal hub set up. And you
don't want to eat the cost of rebuilding the current wheel if you are going to
change systems.
Goo
I randonneur on a Rambouillet with a large Berthoud handlebar bag. Most of the
time there are no issues with this but when I am tired and climbing steep hills
I can notice the affect of the bag. For this reason and because I would also
be able to run bigger tires with fenders, I have toyed wi
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