[RBW] Re: FS: 53 Bleriot

2018-08-17 Thread Lum Gim Fong
SOLD locally. Got to keep the fenders/decaleur/rack so onto the Rambouillet they go. -- 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-bunch+unsu

[RBW] Dynamo Lights - Sinewave, IQX, Schmidt?

2018-08-17 Thread Lum Gim Fong
All I can say is my hanging edeluxe ii dont look anywhere near as bright as the vendors’ online pics show. Works great though and bright enough. Just not as bright and uniform as pics show. IQX is on my radar for next light. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Dynamo Lights - Sinewave, IQX, Schmidt?

2018-08-18 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Anyone make asymmetrical batt lights? -- 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, s

[RBW] Re: Recommendation for small tire pump

2018-08-18 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I use a Topeak Morph for Carradice Pendle, Brooks Milford, and Berthoud GB 25 bags. I use one of those short cylinder pumps from Topeak in my banana sax. Gotta get new pumps as both are a few years olde and I don’t want to get caught out with rotted seals. I think the Topeak is 9 years olde now

[RBW] Goatheads and goatheads, what is rider to do?

2018-08-19 Thread Lum Gim Fong
What rider weight and pressure? At their recommended 70-100psi for different rider weights, how can it be as cushy as a 45psi GB/Compass tire? Over 70psi and harshness starts to be felt imho. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Goatheads and goatheads, what is rider to do?

2018-08-19 Thread Lum Gim Fong
PS- I am really glad these tires are a great solution for you but just wondering. That’s why I ask. Also, the review on bike radar says Hutchison only approves certain rims for these tires and tire has to setup for 24hrs to seal before riding. What do you do roadside if you do get a flat? Is the

[RBW] Goatheads and goatheads, what is rider to do?

2018-08-19 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Oops Old article. Forget my earlier questions.. But how does it ride at the Hutchinson recommended 80-100psi? Is it really cushier than a low pressure supple tire? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this gr

[RBW] What tires fit good on 700c Sun CR18 rims?

2018-08-20 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Anyone recommend a tire that goes on/off these rims easy and by hand (no levers). Will GB Cypress? Paselas are very hard to get on/off even with levers feel like I am gonna break something. Would not want to have to change a flat in the field. -- You received this message because you are subsc

[RBW] Thought on Dyno vs. asymmetrical battery headlights?

2018-08-21 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Thinking about asymmetrical lighting for my bike sp as to not blind drivers. One of my bikes has dyno, which is great. But wondering if foregoing a new 500$ Dyno wheel and 200$ light and getting one of those asymmetrical battery lights is better. Thoughts? Weight and drag less with battery light I

[RBW] Re: WTB: 53 or 55 Roadeo

2018-08-22 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Got one! Thanks. Bought from a lister here. 53cm Almost done with the build will post pics in new thread. -- 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

[RBW] Re: FS: 61 cm Bleriot

2018-08-22 Thread Lum Gim Fong
For fun I will guess 26.5lbs. As pictured without saddle. -- 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To p

[RBW] Re: FS: 61 cm Bleriot

2018-08-22 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Bleriots are fantastic bikes,BTW. This is a nice price, too. Some of the best decals ever in a Rivbike and an extremely comfortable ride. The metallic blue sparkles in the sun. Lights up the bike. Cannot be conveyed in pictures. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goo

Re: [RBW] FS: 65 Homer Hilsen F/F/HS

2018-08-22 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I vote Silver DT shifters. -- 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email t

[RBW] Re: What tires fit good on 700c Sun CR18 rims?

2018-08-23 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I got that snap in "Zed's"(?) green nylon type tape for slipperiness. Used Wire bead Pasela went on in a snap. Folding pasela (new) took a little work but not as bad as getting the 35 Paselas off. Ran a little spit on the bead to help it get over the rim edge. I ordered some GB Cypress tires and

[RBW] Seeking recommendations for builder to make yet further modifications to my 2003 Rivendell

2018-08-24 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Here on the east coast Bilenky in PA has a very good rep and I know my local LBS sends steel frames to them for repairs. -- 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

[RBW] Re: nail polish suggestions

2018-08-24 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I vote for clear. Looks better than a closebutnotquitematching “same” color nail polish. Clear keeps frame color uniform, while a slight color attempt mismatch jumps out at the eye. I have never seen an exact match pulled off before...wait a second...if it was an exact match I would not be able

[RBW] Re: nail polish suggestions

2018-08-24 Thread Lum Gim Fong
You could call RBW. In some ramblings Grant stated Atlantis was a testors #whatever. He may know the testors/Duron/Imron # for the mustard you have. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rec

[RBW] What's that grub screw on the SILVER chainrings for?

2018-08-25 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Searched and searched and cannot pull up that article they had on their site about their chainrings. Anyone know what that grub screw is for? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: What's that grub screw on the SILVER chainrings for?

2018-08-25 Thread Lum Gim Fong
No, they come with a grub screw in a place where those pins aren't. They had a spread about them once on their website but I can't find it and they were explaining all the nuances of the rings and had pics of the grub screw and were explaining it. -- You received this message because you are su

[RBW] Have dynamo wheel your Roadeo?

2018-08-26 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Bike still run just as fast or did the dyno hub cause perceptable drag? Thinking of SON hub dyno wheelset. My Roadeo runs really enjoyably fast so I don’t want to slow it down. If you felt it did on yours let me know. Thanks for your thoughts on your experience. -- You received this message be

[RBW] Re: Have dynamo wheel your Roadeo?

2018-08-27 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I want to run an IQX on a Schmidt hub. My Roadeo is way faster than my Rambouillet, and I enjoy the ease of pedaling it along so I don’t want to slow it down if hubs draggy. Sounds like ok. I do have a Schmidt on my 650Ram but forgot if I could feel any drag when I put it on. -- You received th

[RBW] Pacenti Brevet 700c rim questions.

2018-08-28 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Easy to mount Grand Bois tires on them? -- 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group,

[RBW] Re: Pacenti Brevet 700c rim questions.

2018-08-28 Thread Lum Gim Fong
FRBWOBI: I emailed Kirk Pacenti and he reported back that Weigle says Compass and those rims are a perfect match. So sounds great! -- 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: What tires fit good on 700c Sun CR18 rims?

2018-08-28 Thread Lum Gim Fong
*I gave up on them. *Getting a Pacenti wheelset. Weigle says Compass and Pacenti Brevets are a perfect match. *Anyone wants the wheelset let me know:* *CR18 rims* *VO front hub (high flange silver* *105 silver rear hub shimano type freehub body* *wheelsmith spokes.* Newish with very few miles o

[RBW] IQ-X to Schmidt hub wiring easy?

2018-08-28 Thread Lum Gim Fong
B&M IQ-X to Son edelux widebody dyno hub. What kind of connectors will I need, if any? -- 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-bunch+unsu

[RBW] Re: What tires fit good on 700c Sun CR18 rims?

2018-08-28 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I used levers. Still very difficult with folding Paselas. As if the tire size was too small or rim too large. Easier after getting them on first time. But still a fight. One should not have to fight to mount tires in 2018, especially when there are better sized rims out there. Never had to fight

[RBW] Re: FS: Panaracer Pasela - Protite Belt Folding

2018-08-28 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Nice! -- 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@go

[RBW] Re: Shimming middle chainring of sugino XD2 for 10 speed chain?

2018-08-29 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Maybe worth a try for $10 only. But no matter how you shim, be sure the rings sit squarely on their shoulders on the crank arm. Not hanging off halfway. There was a story in one of the Riv Readers about someone who over-shimmed, leaving the rings half hanging off the shoulders or something , wh

Re: [RBW] WTB 63cm Roadeo/Riv Road Frameset

2018-08-29 Thread Lum Gim Fong
If it is anything like mine, you will love it. Faster than any rivbike I ever rode. I don’t even need to downshift on some hills anymore. Just cruises over them. Some hills. Of course those 7+%-ers are still tough! But this bikes requires less effort to pedal along than all my other rivs. Less ef

[RBW] Re: Bar end shifters on Boscos?

2018-08-30 Thread Lum Gim Fong
https://www.flickr.com/gp/70237737@N00/2P9106 -- 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this

[RBW] Brooks Millbrook Holdall bag - for bars or saddle. new 2018 version, not the olde vinyl version. The nice one they now make.

2018-08-30 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Solde!! -- 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@

[RBW] Re: Have dynamo wheel your Roadeo?

2018-08-30 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Update: Thanks for the info. I just ordered a 700c Pacenti/edelux widebody 32 hole/Sapim front and a 700c Pacenti Brevet 32 hole /VO Grand Cru Touring/Sapim rear wheels through a local wheelbuilder. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: Building out New Old Stock 2009 Sam Hillborne

2018-08-30 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I run my 132.5 dropout Rambouillet at 135. But it is funny how I have had two sets of 135mm rear wheels and one required me to pull out on the 132.5 dropout/chainstays to fit, the other fit right in without any chainstay manipulation necessary. Both were LX hubs, iirc. The newest one fits just l

[RBW] Would it be fun to have an all SILVER group?

2018-08-30 Thread Lum Gim Fong
So far they have made: Hubs, crankset, brake calipers, chainrings, Shifters. All we need now are brake levers, headset, bb, rims, cassettes, seatpost, stem (maybe the lugged NITTO qualifies). That would be neat to have an all SILVER build on a Rivendell! I have a chainring and DT Silver shifters

[RBW] Re: access to grip king bearings

2018-08-31 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I like Jay's idea. Like lubing up clipless Speedplay pedals. I have one of those grease guns. I might do this on my Sneaker pedals if they ever need it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and sto

[RBW] access to grip king bearings

2018-09-01 Thread Lum Gim Fong
There was a guy online who said he just pried his off. Had a page about servicing his GK if you google it. -- 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 r

[RBW] access to grip king bearings

2018-09-01 Thread Lum Gim Fong
http://fatboybiking.blogspot.com/2010/06/rebuilding-mks-grip-king-pedals.html?m=1 -- 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-bunch+unsubscr..

[RBW] Re: Pacenti Brevet 700c rim questions.

2018-09-02 Thread Lum Gim Fong
ForRivendellBikeOwmersBunchForumInfo: -- 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, s

[RBW] Re: FS: Panaracer Pasela - Protite Belt Folding

2018-09-02 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Sold! -- 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@go

[RBW] Selle Anatomica saddle break in question.

2018-09-02 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Love my x2 saddle. All the suspension and cush I need and about a pound lighter than my Flyer saddles. But my sit bones hurt sometimes, as the saddle feels hard against their bony points. Sometimes I can feel tissue grinding between them and the saddle. Then after a while feels fine. Then come

[RBW] Re: Likely FS soon: Rambouillet 60 & Legolas 59

2018-09-03 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Roadeos are so fast!!! 6/4/6 DT and TT -- 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group,

Re: [RBW] Re: Likely FS soon: Rambouillet 60 & Legolas 59

2018-09-03 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Yes. In an cyclofiend jim interview Grant said Roadeo 6/.45/6 DT/TT It is on cycjim’s site. -- 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-bunch+

Re: [RBW] Re: Likely FS soon: Rambouillet 60 & Legolas 59

2018-09-03 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Reed: Scroll down to question #5: http://ramblings.cyclofiend.com/?p=376 Grant tells all !!! 6/4/6!!! -- 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 rb

Re: [RBW] Re: Likely FS soon: Rambouillet 60 & Legolas 59

2018-09-03 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Based in my experience with os rivtubing bikes: Bleriot -8/5/8- excellent on flats and downhills/bogs down going uphill. Both 53 and 55cm frames. Sam Hillborne-same exact ride as Bleriot. 52cm blue frame. Rambouillet- 8/5/8 but thinner walled stays and ST than Sam and Bleriot. Alot easier uphill

[RBW] Re: Selle Anatomica saddle break in question.

2018-09-04 Thread Lum Gim Fong
, September 2, 2018 at 10:19:20 PM UTC-4, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > Love my x2 saddle. All the suspension and cush I need and about a pound > lighter than my Flyer saddles. > > But my sit bones hurt sometimes, as the saddle feels hard against their > bony points. Sometimes I can feel

[RBW] Re: Selle Anatomica saddle break in question.

2018-09-05 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Thanks. I have some Obenaufs. Nose is 1/8” up. Felt good today. Letting it stretch more before tightening again. Too hard under sit bones when tighten to the recommended 6mm. So I’m letting it stretch and enjoying the lower tension. I have found that the saddle is so comfortable, besides the sit

[RBW] Re: The ups and downs of my Clem Smith Jr

2018-09-05 Thread Lum Gim Fong
IME Friction works great withSilver Shifters, Microshift R10/Deore/SunXCD rear derailers with 7-speed cassette and 4.5mm spacer or 8 speed cassette, both on Shimano type 8/9/10 freehub body. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] RoadBikeRider recommends RBW line of Sackcilles...

2018-09-06 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Article about touring light without needing racks on your bike. https://www.roadbikerider.com/how-can-i-tour-on-a-bike-with-no-rack-d1/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving email

[RBW] Re: Selle Anatomica saddle break in question.

2018-09-06 Thread Lum Gim Fong
That would be great. Thanks for the info. I am surprised they don’t include tuning for comfort in their instructions, just the 6mm tensioning instruction. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and st

[RBW] Re: Selle Anatomica saddle break in question.

2018-09-06 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Very cool! Thank you! -- 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw

Re: [RBW] Re: Is 7 cm the shortest Tallux extension?

2018-09-06 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I Think Bike touring news sells what they call Nitto Tech Deluxe “Tallux” stems at 6cm with 225 rise. -- 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-ow

[RBW] Re: Funny Ad Copy About Riv Tires

2018-09-06 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Whoever raced on these obviously doesn't read BQ or believe what they say. I am sure RBW isn't pleased that others with no production stake in the tires are going to undersell them. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

[RBW] Tektro TRP RRL vs. Shimano Tiagra type BRL400 brake levers?

2018-09-07 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Riv sells both models. The Shimano type has always been good for me but lately my big thumb joints are hurting after riding with them. Maybe I am getting some arthritis in them and the levers are digging into my thumb/index web too much (that’s the joint in there). Also, the Shimanos have that

[RBW] Re: Tektro TRP RRL vs. Shimano Tiagra type BRL400 brake levers?

2018-09-07 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I just got a set of the TRP's. Only $52.99 I think I will try to use the included shim for the flatter, more modern looking angle transition instead of them sticking straight up and away from bars. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet vs. Roadeo?

2018-09-08 Thread Lum Gim Fong
*Update:* Now that I own both I can chime in for others' to read in the future. I love both of these bikes equally. Both have similar Nitto/Sugino Riv-ish builds. Wheelsets very different. *Handling:* 700cx 32 Roadeo handles better than 650bx 42 Rambouillet. Ram is slower to turn in on fast corner

[RBW] Berthoud fender installation questions

2018-09-08 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Thinking of putting Berthouds on the Rambouillet for winter riding. But have a couple questions. Let me know what you think based on your Berthoud experiences, please.: 1. It is a 650b converted Ram with 42mm tires. Should I use 650b fenders or 700c since this is a 700c bike frame? I like tons

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet vs. Roadeo?

2018-09-08 Thread Lum Gim Fong
My riding is 22 mile round trip commutes. Roadeo is for nice weather, light rain. Banana sax size load only. 650b Rambouillet is for any weather/winter riding. Now fendered with front rack and dyno lights and Berthoud bag for extra layers/jacket in winter, etc. Over the spring and summer I had b

[RBW] Re: ISO Chris King Rear Hub, 135mm, 36h, low flange, silver (Non Disc)

2018-09-08 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Anyone got a sound clip of the CK hub buzzing? Once a rider passed me and their hub sounded like a Vibraslap. -- 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 t

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet vs. Roadeo?

2018-09-08 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Ram: https://flic.kr/p/ZYcEv4 https://flic.kr/p/26MkcTx Roadeo: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmpG4rwT -- 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-bunc

[RBW] Re: ISO Chris King Rear Hub, 135mm, 36h, low flange, silver (Non Disc)

2018-09-08 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I’m slow. All sortsa peeps pass me while coasting!! -- 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to

[RBW] Re: ISO Chris King Rear Hub, 135mm, 36h, low flange, silver (Non Disc)

2018-09-08 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Thanks for the link. That is rediculous. I could not ride with that noise. Coasting is quiet business. Maybe it could work for pro racers to make them sound more intimidating to their opponents. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" grou

[RBW] Re: Tektro TRP RRL vs. Shimano Tiagra type BRL400 brake levers?

2018-09-09 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Thanks for the info, everyone. Do you all mount them with or without the included shim for the more forward tilt? Anyone got pics of yours so I can see what they look like with and without shim? Online seems like most arenlt shimming. I am thinking of doing mine shimmed with M151F bars. -- Y

[RBW] Re: Tektro TRP RRL vs. Shimano Tiagra type BRL400 brake levers?

2018-09-09 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Thanks, Doug! Looks real nice! What kind of stem is that? Looks like the shim would make them stick out straight like brifters. Those bars look the same shape as the M151F I hopefully will be using. I will have to try both ways to see which will be best for me. -- You received this message bec

Re: [RBW] Enlightened in New England

2018-09-09 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Does Jamesbstill do that xyaxis laser fit or has he changed to something else? -- 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-bunch+unsubscr...@g

[RBW] Re: Berthoud fender installation questions

2018-09-09 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Not enough space with P45 and 700c 32mm tires on blue Ram for my tastes. I was thinking of trying my Honjo H50 wiith 700 x 32c and see if the high arched Honjos offer enough room for safe tire passage. Width would definitely be wide enough. Height is the challenge. I always use fender nuts. Neve

[RBW] Re: Berthoud fender installation questions

2018-09-10 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I will use Sheldon fender nut. Does the stainless Berthoud fender require something to brace the front fender nose like Honjos do or not? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving ema

[RBW] Re: FS: 56cm Blue Rambouillet "complete"

2018-09-10 Thread Lum Gim Fong
That HT looks way too tall for a 54. And 54 was 700c. Only 52 is 26" Here is how short a 54 head tube is, even though my Rambouillet has the later Hilsen type lugs: https://www.flickr.com/gp/70237737@N00/19F2v0 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Ow

[RBW] Re: Front vs. rear loads for AHH

2018-09-10 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Front loads make my Bleriot and Rambouillet wobbly up front. I rode a couple years with front rack and Berthoud bag but now that I have had no front loads for a while, having returned to a front rack and load on my Rambouilet, I don't like it anymore. It was fine when I was enthusiastic about it

[RBW] Re: ISO: The right rear rack

2018-09-12 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Are the Smythe bags waterproof like Sackvilles? I thought I heard they are not. If that is true, why not get a Sackville? They don’t need a rack (so less weight/less failure points) and you can put a coroplast stiffner on the bottom to keep it flat. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: ISO: The right rear rack

2018-09-12 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Sackvilles come with stiffner, even better. You could get a pretty penny for the Smythe to help fund the Sackville, too. Just an idea. Thinking outside the box. Why have weight of s rack unless really needed? And the I don’t think the Nittos are rated for any heavy weights anyway. Of course, I un

[RBW] Re: Berthoud fender installation questions

2018-09-12 Thread Lum Gim Fong
@Brian: Why would you go back to 700c? Any specific reasons? I am looking for reasons to do this. I have thought that maybe since the bike was designed around 700c I might try it again and see how I like it. I have extra 700c wheels to pop in there. @aspgh: My 650b H50's wont fit betweixt ch

[RBW] Re: Berthoud fender installation questions

2018-09-12 Thread Lum Gim Fong
2nd qustion for Brian: Were the fenders the short or long version that didn;t need a front end stabilizer? -- 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] Jobst on 650b?

2018-09-12 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Anyone know of any of his ramblings on the subject? -- 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to

[RBW] Re: Rene Herse crank wobble/deflection issue(?)

2018-09-13 Thread Lum Gim Fong
If you dare... remove and degrease and reinstall. Maybe the arm was put on a little off square the first time, though one would think that tightening the bolt would pull it up the taper into square. Just an idea. I say "if you dare" because a second mounting might void warranty. I would talk to

[RBW] Re: Berthoud fender installation questions

2018-09-13 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Thanks, y'all. SKS P45 worked fine for me too for the intial 650b conversion, too. But I tossed them after going fast bike on the Ram this summer. Now the Ram becomes the wet/winter weather bike. Thinking of Berthouds because I have tried SKS and Honjo already. I like the looks of Bertys and the s

Re: [RBW] Jobst on 650b?

2018-09-13 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Interesteing..also in all the shots I have seen no dyno lights or fenders though he rode in all weathers and must have been riding at night on those epic trips. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

Re: [RBW] Who's reading the Readers?

2018-09-13 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Read ‘em all from my corkdrive I bought from RBW in 2012 or so. I think it cost 40$. I enjoyed: Lon Haldeman interviews. Freddie Hoffman the 2 million mile man. Wonder what his mileage is up to now. Lotsa product info. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Jobst on 650b?

2018-09-13 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I am interested to know what mega milers like him think about use of racks, fenders, luggage, and lighting, since they have that stuff all worked out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: front rack bag for a 54ram. what do people here like.

2018-09-13 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Compass/Nitto for pearl/tech deluxe stems decaleur. Berthoud GB 25 bag. VO Randonneur rack. On my 54 Ram now but still debating to sell them all and go rackless/Berthoud bagless in favor of no racks and just banana sax and bartube bags. VO rack weghs 220 or so grams GB 25 bag is 600+ grams empty.

[RBW] Re: front rack bag for a 54ram. what do people here like.

2018-09-14 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I will say54 Ram has wobbly handling up front with front loads. But nothing that can’t easily be tamed. I rode thus way for a couple years and was great. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and sto

[RBW] Rear 130 wheel ok in 135 DO? 4mm each side need to be taken up.

2018-09-14 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I measured with wheel loosely dropped in and pushed all the way to one dropout side: 8mm gap on other side. So there is going to be 4mm each side of hub that will need to be taken up when QR tightened. HiTen Raleigh dropouts. Had a 135 in it. 130 going in. 4mm each side too much? Or ok to use? Th

[RBW] Best brake fork crown clearance calipers?

2018-09-14 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Current production and under $100 US dollars. Cannot dangle below fork crown, stealing needed cm. Gotta be sidepulls or centerpulls mounted to fork crown. 700c wheel reach. Silver color. Thanks for the info. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owne

[RBW] Re: Rear 130 wheel ok in 135 DO? 4mm each side need to be taken up.

2018-09-14 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Yeah, it’s a wonky setup. Dropouts measure about 140 inside face to inside face, relaxed with no wheel mounted. Came stock with about 132.5 wheel. My A23/135 LX fits great, but need to use that set for another project. 100 CR18 seems too narrow. -- You received this message because you are subs

[RBW] Re: front rack bag for a 54ram. what do people here like.

2018-09-14 Thread Lum Gim Fong
My wobbliness may be contributed to by my super slick rolling IRD RollerDrive needlebearing headset. That thing is so smooth. I keep checking if it needs snugging or something but nothing moves fore/aft on the stack/cups/races upon braking and rocking. Everything snug. -- You received this mes

[RBW] Ok to take out a 650b edeluxe hub and into 700c A23 wheel?

2018-09-14 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Or better just to sell the whole 650b wheel intact and get a new dyno hub put into my A23? Tough choices.. -- 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 r

[RBW] Ok to take out a 650b edeluxe hub and into 700c A23 wheel?

2018-09-14 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I am under the assumption it doesn’t matter if edeluxe widebody is used for 650 or 700. Not size specific. -- 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 r

[RBW] FS: Rando setup - Berthoud GB25 bag/VO Rando Rack/ Compass for Nitto stems decaleur

2018-09-15 Thread Lum Gim Fong
https://www.flickr.com/gp/70237737@N00/7v52v5 Decaleur and Rack like new. Rack tang pre-bent to fit over your sidepull calipers. Just bolt on and go! BG25 minor cosmetic wear. Everything has low miles and works great. $300 for whole setup shipped CONUS Paypal please -- You received this messag

[RBW] Re: FS: 700c wheelset, silvery gorgeous. DC/MD area but will ship if.

2018-09-18 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Forgot to mention: rear wheel is for 130mm dropouts. -- 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post t

[RBW] Which Shutter precision Hub for my bike?

2018-09-18 Thread Lum Gim Fong
700c wheel. No charging accessories necessary. Using Schmidt edeluxe II dyno light and Spanninga dyno tail light. PV-8? Looks like it is listed for this wheel size. 26-29 inch wheels. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsub

[RBW] Re: Feel-good Vintage Bikes

2018-09-19 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Vintage is fun but not good for me. Three reasons: 1. I always feel the need to replace parts which would turn into big bucks. 2. RBW says modern steel bikes are better than anything made in the vintage past and even better than anything Eddie Merkxs ever rode back in the day, iirc. This is a bol

Re: [RBW] Jobst on 650b?

2018-09-19 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I wonder how his components held up under all that snowy road riding since the roads were probably salted. -- 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 t

[RBW] What do Rivendell Riders use for a floor bike stand?

2018-09-19 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Just a simple floor bike stand to park the bike in. Holds back wheel type thing. Roll in, roll out. I have one of those 2-tier leaning-on-wall bike racks but lifting a 27.5 lb. bike overhead every day up to the rack top hangers is a back or neck injury waiting to happen. So I want to park the

[RBW] Re: FS: Rando setup - Berthoud GB25 bag/VO Rando Rack/ Compass for Nitto stems decaleur

2018-09-20 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Decaleur is sold. So I am parting out rest of the stuff -- 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To po

[RBW] New Roadeo (to me)

2018-09-20 Thread Lum Gim Fong
53cm Roadeo Bought the frame from lister. Built it up. Usual Rivish component stuff. Also: 40cm Nitto M151F bar. SONdeluxwidebody/Pacenti Brevet/Sapim Race spokes/VO rear Touring hub 700c wheels. GB Cypress tires Way easier to pedal down the road than any other Rivbike I have owned. Very fast

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet vs. Roadeo?

2018-09-21 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Update: So I have enjoyed the 700c ride so much on the Roadeo that I converted the Ram back to 700c to see if I was cheating the Ram out of zippiness by having it 650b. As a side note, R559 will work fine as 700c on Rambouillet, so I am leaving the longreaches on it. Looks like might be better

[RBW] Re: FS: Honjo H50 650b fenderset and hardware - $65

2018-09-21 Thread Lum Gim Fong
These are 50mm wide On Friday, September 21, 2018 at 11:27:42 AM UTC-4, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > > These are in very good shape and a little dirt flecks on them but will > look great with a polishing. No cracks. No corrosion. > About 2500 miles on them. Always kept snugged and

[RBW] Re: FS: Berthoud GB25 bag

2018-09-21 Thread Lum Gim Fong
More pics here:https://www.flickr.com/gp/70237737@N00/7r1910 Paypal please -- 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-bunch+unsubscr...

Re: [RBW] Jobst on 650b?

2018-09-21 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I have two bikes: Rambouillet Roadeo I am thinking of keeping fenders on my Rambouillet just for the salty road winter season here in Maryand and then back off again in spring when the roads are clean. I am not worried about rain and ground water so much. Just don't want salt corroding stuff.

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for a floor bike stand?

2018-09-21 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Thanks! I will probably give the bike hand a try. -- 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to t

[RBW] Re: New Roadeo (to me)

2018-09-22 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I guess the thinner wall tubing (6/4/6 DT/TT) , shorter chainstays, and hand trimmed HT lugs? The early ones had the trimmed HT lugs, iirc. You can see the points cut off. Not that that would really make any difference, I don't think. >From a Grant interview we know that the Roadeo tubing is: ("

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