[RBW] Re: New Roadeo (to me)

2018-09-22 Thread Lum Gim Fong
What kinda wheels you have on it? The Ram rode the same for me at any weight. Not as good on hills as Roadeo, but good enough and a fantastic, comfy ride. It also has a little more room for fenders and 32mm tires than Roadeo. I love the blue paint, too. If I ever have to repaint the Roadeo I thin

[RBW] Re: Problem with Roadinis?

2018-09-22 Thread Lum Gim Fong
They have a list of Rivdealers on their website. You could call around and see if anyone has a proper brake bridged Roadini. But I would wait, too. Worth it. If you get the Soma, you might one day think that you should have got the Roadini instead. The Roadini is made with very thought out tubing

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet vs. Roadeo?

2018-09-22 Thread Lum Gim Fong
53 Bleriot 55 Bleriot 52 blue Sam 54 Ram 53 Roadeo I used 6cm stems on all but 55 Bleriot, which used 7cm stem. Coulda used a 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 i

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet vs. Roadeo?

2018-09-22 Thread Lum Gim Fong
The Ram and Rodeo have the same exact cassette model and toothcounts. Ram has 40T XD2big ring. Roadeo 43 XD2 big ring. I only use big rings on both. No front derailers on the bikes. I am consistantly in higher cassette gears on Roadeo on same routes, even though it has a bigger T count big ring.

Re: [RBW] Re: Rambouillet vs. Roadeo?

2018-09-22 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Bill, You must be a strong rider to be able to ride down the road without loads effecting you. I am a weak rider so maybe that’s why I feel a difference.? I don’t know. When I got the Roadeo I was expecting a slight difference but had no idea it was going to be so vastly different. Maybe str

[RBW] Re: New Roadeo (to me)

2018-09-22 Thread Lum Gim Fong
True, but tires and wheel size/makes made no diff, in my experience between the bike models. (GB30,42/Compass28,32, 38, 42/Pasela/Swifty/Rumpkin/Marathons). Whole spectrum tried. Alleged fastest and alleged slowest tires made. 650b/700c. Twin Holla’/GB/Pacenti/Synergy/A23/CR18/, LX/VO,Velocity

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet vs. Roadeo?

2018-09-23 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I cheerfully recommend to anyone who rides only familiar routes to get a wide/low double crankset with an outer chainring and cassette T-count combo that enables you to go everywhere you usually ride in just the big ring, and a 24 small ring for the steep stuff on routes you normally don't ride

[RBW] Strange experience on bike trail

2018-09-24 Thread Lum Gim Fong
When I ride Bosco/Alba setups pedestrians smile and wave at me alot as I approach. Almost never happens when riding drop setups. -- 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 i

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet vs. Roadeo?

2018-09-24 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I guess I mean that with my 11-32 T, 8-speed cassette I can go anywhere in my usual riding area with my 40T wide/low double big chain ring. Also my other bikes 43 chain ring. I used to ride triples all the time but was happy to discover I can get by with one chain ring and appropriate 8-speed ca

[RBW] Re: New Roadeo (to me)

2018-09-24 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Ha! After I typed that, I was thinking, had I bought the Roadeo first, I probably would have bought the others anyway because I would have then wanted to try loaded 42x650b riding!!! Either way, you wind up being a multi-riv owner at some point!! The beauty of it is that RBW makes so many models/

[RBW] A gravel jaunt on the Quickbeam

2018-09-24 Thread Lum Gim Fong
You guys in PacNoWe have some nice year round riding!!! Sounds like you really enjoy your Qbeam!! -- 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

[RBW] A gravel jaunt on the Quickbeam

2018-09-24 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Forgot to mention that I was out in the Squim Bay area recently and really enjoyed the remoteness of the country roads. Too bad I wasn’t riding. Lotsa in-law relatives on west coast. Too bad I never lived out there to enjoy the milder year round weather than we get here on the east coast. B!

[RBW] Re: Recomendations For Cycling-Specific Vehicle

2018-09-25 Thread Lum Gim Fong
My 1977 Firebird Trans Am seats any rivbike with front wheel stickin’ its head out da T-top!!! Kidding Actually I didn’t get a 1975 Sting Ray precisely because no Rivbikes could fit. Double kidding!! I have a 2006 Camry LE and I can lay a Rivbike in with seats down and front wheel off. But

[RBW] Re: Lights and Tariffs

2018-09-25 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Think outside da box: bike24 in Germany has great prices on lights +20$ ships to USA. B&M IQX 100lux dyno light is $63 +$20 shipping to me in USA is still $80 cheaper than buying in USA. And I have found them to ship fast and to be reputable. -- You received this message because you are subsc

[RBW] Re: Aspen Luminaries

2018-09-25 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Gorgeous pics as always. Sad to see winter returning. I rode alot this summer and enjoyed it greatly. No matter the blistering heat and soaking humidity I rode amap to not waste a day cuz I knew I better ride while I can. Now hernia surgery looms at end of October and I am not looking forward

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet vs. Roadeo?

2018-09-26 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Good question: Having not ridden one could check out the tubing specs to guess from that. Best we can know is, if I have copied all this correctly: Ram:Reynolds/TrueTemper mix. 8/5/8 DT/TT, 9/6 ST, 1.0 FBlades, 16mm x .7 seatstays, .76 or .8 chainstays. Roadini: “0.9 x 0.7 TT and the length i

Re: [RBW] Re: Rambouillet vs. Roadeo?

2018-09-26 Thread Lum Gim Fong
@Reed: But of course! Ram: from RivReader scan as posted on cyclofiend page. Roadini: from an email response from Grant I had asked him about the differences between the Roadini, NewHomer, and MUSARodeos because I wanted to get the lightest, fastest Rivbike model ever made as I already had 8/5/

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

2018-09-26 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Here is another suggestion, and I know nothing about aluminum chainring manufacture/interface: Could it be that the very small BCD the rings have makes the rings, in effect, "longer" than most rings as they proceed outward from the center, making them more prone to flex/warp if a chainring bolt

[RBW] Re: MUSA Sam H.

2018-09-26 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Check out the Rivendell Readers, which can be found here: http://notfine.com/rivreader/ I am sure there will be an issue with an announcement when the MUSA frames first came out and have some of that info. Maybe one of the ones around 2006? On Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 6:24:07 PM UTC

Re: [RBW] Re: New Roadeo (to me)

2018-09-26 Thread Lum Gim Fong
How does your gadget work and measure tubing thickness without cutting the tube in half? -- 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+un

[RBW] GB Cerf tires any good?

2018-09-26 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I like their 700c Cypress tires. How are the 700c x 28 Cerfs? Good in wet? Good cornering? Rate of flats same as other GB/Compass tires? Thanks for the info. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group an

[RBW] Recommend 700 x 28c tire, please.

2018-09-27 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Needs to be a slick. For on street road riding. Good cornering (no dive) Good in the rain. Supple. Fast. -- 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] 700 x 28 Gravel King reviews please.

2018-09-27 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Ridden these? How do you like them? How does the ride compare to same sized Compass/GB tires? The weight seems similar to the Compass/GB, but are they really good for road riding? Thanks for the info. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bun

[RBW] Re: Recommend 700 x 28c tire, please.

2018-09-27 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I have been intrigued by the Gravel Kings for a while now, both for the nice price and the design. Sounds like they could hold a flame to the Compass/GB offerings, but I will start a new thread for reviews on that. So far, looks like I will hopefully try those or the 28 GB Cerfs -- You receive

[RBW] Re: 700 x 28 Gravel King reviews please.

2018-09-27 Thread Lum Gim Fong
...and can you run them at 60psi? Or are they a higher pressure tire than the Compass/GB? On Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 3:36:17 PM UTC-4, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > > Ridden these? > How do you like them? > How does the ride compare to same sized Compass/GB tires? > > The weigh

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

2018-09-28 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@goo

[RBW] Re: handlebar/stem bags - what do people like?

2018-09-28 Thread Lum Gim Fong
The Berthoud GB25 is a fantastic bag if you are not concerned about weight. Empty, and without stiffner, it is 600+ grams. You would also need a front rack to support it. But it has so much function, it is worth it if you are a string rider and not weight concerned. I have one for sale if intere

[RBW] Panaracer Race A Eno 3 tires any good?

2018-09-28 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Nice price. I was wondering if they are any good or not. Sluggsh or fast? Grippy in the wet? -- 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] Has independent testing of Compass tires done?

2018-09-28 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I was looking at this site and wondering why Compass tires haven't been put up against others here, since Compass seems to be leading the fast tire revolution these days. I would think they would want samples to test. https://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/road-bike-reviews/panaracer-race-a-e

[RBW] Re: Bearing suggestions?

2018-09-28 Thread Lum Gim Fong
They only lasted 7 months? About how many miles would you say? -- 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

[RBW] Re: Bearing suggestions?

2018-09-28 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Smart man. The kind of riding you do I would think that your 10 miles on a hub is like 100 miles on a road rider's hub. -- 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: What epoch of Rivster are you?

2018-09-28 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I came on the scene about 2011-12 by buying a used 55 Bleriot. My first Bleriot. So that puts me into the *"No 650b tires available except for four models, two of which are out of production now, and no 650b tubes anywhere on the planet" era*. That was my perception at the time based on my first

[RBW] Re: Has independent testing of Compass tires done?

2018-09-28 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I am aware of BQ’s testing methodologies and ideas regarding tire performance, as well as their beliefs on the shortcomings of drum tests. But I would also be interested in a literature survey of tire tests utilizing other methods, as well as similar methods done by others. -- You received thi

[RBW] Re: Recommend 700 x 28c tire, please.

2018-09-29 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Not my experience. 700 x 28 Chinooks at 60psi front and rear was plenty supple for me when I had them. I was 175lb at the time. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Recommend 700 x 28c tire, please.

2018-09-29 Thread Lum Gim Fong
And no pinch flats. -- 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-o

[RBW] Re: Disc Rambouillet?

2018-09-29 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I agree. I think modding a non disc bike would just cause comprimises on both the frame and the disc performance. Besides, rim brakes work perfectly fine and easier to fix in the field I would think. I think discs are nice and modern but definitely not necessary. Maybe if you descend in the rain

[RBW] Re: Recommend 700 x 28c tire, please.

2018-09-29 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I rode A23 rims with the Chinooks. Roads only. No curb hopping. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Recommend 700 x 28c tire, please.

2018-09-29 Thread Lum Gim Fong
And standard casings. Always. I would never extra leger. Scary! -- 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

[RBW] FS Berthoud 700x40 stainless fenders w/extras

2018-09-29 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Sorry I missed this. Just bought these from PJW. Clearance fine on my Ram but tight with 32s so I am getting Cerf 28s for more clearance. Also, I would suggest using Sheldon fender nut with VO fender L bracket, not a daruma. Daruma will not work with sidepulls ime. Calipers dangle too low. --

[RBW] What do Rivendell Riders use for floor pumps?

2018-09-29 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Please recommend a good floor pump. Must: 1. Be easy on/off. I do not want to have to rip the head off each time after inflating to get it off the stem. 2. Seal well. I do not want to have to pump faster and faster to beat the escaping air to the psi number want. 3. Be less than $65 US Thanks f

[RBW] Recommend bag sized bike pump, please.

2018-09-29 Thread Lum Gim Fong
1. Must be about 7" long so it can fit in a Sackville Banana Sax bag. 2. Must take less than 200 pumps to pump a 700c x 32 tire up to 60psi. Thanks for your recommendations. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Recommend bag sized bike pump, please.

2018-09-30 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Thanks, Ian. I have it. Its too long. Works great, though. Just for others’ info: It is not so easy-on. I need to carry a stem nut to use because I have to push pretty hard on it to get it on presta stems enogh to get it locked down good. But it is a great pump otherwise!! Easy to inflate tires.

[RBW] Re: FS: Berthoud GB25 bag

2018-09-30 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Bumpin up and tryin again. -- 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: FS: Berthoud GB25 bag

2018-09-30 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I have the stiffner. I took it out and kept it safe in drawer as I didn’t need 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr

[RBW] Re: FS: Berthoud GB25 bag

2018-10-01 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

Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for floor pumps?

2018-10-01 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I was thinking about the new Pista since it is back on the market. But I dont want to pay more than 60 for a floor pump. The SKS sounds good so far. -- 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] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for floor pumps?

2018-10-02 Thread Lum Gim Fong
So Joe Blow and SKS Rennkompressor is getting the good votes here. Maybe whichever one I run into in my LBS shops will be the first I grab. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving em

[RBW] Re: Heard my first "Hey, nice Riv!" today. Felt chuffed

2018-10-02 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I have had mixed comments: “Nice bike!” Pedestrian “That is a really nice bike” about Bosco Bleriot from Trek LBS employee “Centerpulls are antiquated/obsolete technology”. Another LBS wrencher. They were Pauls. “I love your bike” rider passing me on a century ride. “Got a six pack in there?”, ab

[RBW] Re: MIT 64cm Homer

2018-10-02 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Seems like RBW is really getting away from diamond frames now. Everything is getting to look like beach bikes or comfort/hybrid/mountain bikes. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivin

[RBW] Re: Film Processing

2018-10-02 Thread Lum Gim Fong
My Great Uncle and my Dad both had darkrooms in their basements. Ah, that sour chemical smell! Takes me back to 1974. My Great Uncle served in WWII in Bermuda (the whole war), and iirc, and did photography for the Army, who were decoding Japanese intercepted messages or something like that. My

[RBW] Re: 650b narrow tires

2018-10-02 Thread Lum Gim Fong
32 Cypres narrowest I used. 28 might look funny in such a wide fork of a 650b bike. Plus, the height of the bb would probably drop alot. I noticed when I switched from 42 Hetres to 32 650b Cypres, the bike looked like it shrunk. But I liked it!! Rode great. 28's would make it look really low. --

[RBW] Re: 650b narrow tires

2018-10-02 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Bleriot with 32 Cypres: https://www.flickr.com/gp/70237737@N00/hT6337 https://www.flickr.com/gp/70237737@N00/69d2s3 -- 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 ema

[RBW] Re: MIT 64cm Homer

2018-10-02 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Yes, he should definitely only make the bikes he wants to make. And they are functional and very interesting. But I feel like they are phasing out the bikes that interest me. Not that that matters. Just leaves a sigh in hopes that in the future, if I want another Rivbike, they will have somethin

[RBW] Re: PSA- Rambouillet FS in Boston

2018-10-03 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Gorgeous!! Congrats!! -- 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

[RBW] Re: Bike Shop Radio: A podcast by 718 Cyclery

2018-10-03 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Three words: OTR -- 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-owne

[RBW] Re: Bike Shop Radio: A podcast by 718 Cyclery

2018-10-03 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Olde Tyme Radio podcasts -- 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: Bike Shop Radio: A podcast by 718 Cyclery

2018-10-03 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I could see RBW with on OTR type intro to their podcasts: Tired of the every day 52 x 26 grind?... Backpack getting you down?... The clock on those 8-year old carbon forks closing in on you?... We offer you... ESCAPE -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Roadeo Future?

2018-10-04 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I was told by Grant that plans were drawn up alteady for the Taiwan version, which will be longer and stouter than the MUSA version they have been making. But they haven’t decided if they will go ahead and make it or not. I think for now you can still get MUSA version.. If you want shorter stay

[RBW] Re: PSA- Rambouillet FS in Boston

2018-10-04 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Do you know who ised to own 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send em

[RBW] Grant riding a suspension seatpost?

2018-10-04 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Is that an UNO suspension post I spy on his bike in the Mt. Tam Blagh vid? -- 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...@googl

[RBW] Re: handlebar/stem bags - what do people like?

2018-10-04 Thread Lum Gim Fong
You could try drilling holes between the stock strap holes to fit Tstone better. -- 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: Roadeo Future?

2018-10-05 Thread Lum Gim Fong
You could email to ask Grant directly. The only statement I have seen is from Grant in that cyclofiend interview where he said Roadeos are 6/4/6. He didn't mention if anything differed among sizes there. Just that Roadeos are 6/4/6. But if someone has a quote on the fact that bigger sizes are d

[RBW] Re: GB Cerf tires any good?

2018-10-05 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Thanks!! I ordered the Cerfs last week. Looking forward to their arrival. Good to know they are nice tires! I have ridden other sized GB tires so figured they will be good, too. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Want a 2016 Rosco Bubbe?

2018-10-06 Thread Lum Gim Fong
No affiliation: https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/bik/d/rivendell-rosco-bubbe/6716349635.html -- 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-owne

[RBW] Truing wheels question.

2018-10-06 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Was wondering if this is easy to do for a first timer, or could I mess up the spoke tension and cause big probs. Of course, safety is my first concern. I don't want to mess up the wheel and cause a safety issue. But it is a skill I would like to have so I don't have to run to the LBS over some

[RBW] Re: Ride recap - country biking on local paths

2018-10-08 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Pretty ride!!! Scary climbs! -- 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

[RBW] Re: Help with fenders

2018-10-08 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Shape the fender radius to the arc of your tires by using your fingers to slightly push the sides together all along its length (makes fender longer/ends move away from tire) or spreading them apart with fingers on each side of fender and the thumb along the spine all along its length (makes f

[RBW] Re: Weighing options: Clem L vs. Cheviot (vs. ?)

2018-10-08 Thread Lum Gim Fong
For looks: Cheviut. No contest, imho. For 150 lbs., I will say that I have personally found (at 146-178lbs at any given time) that *all* Rivbikes are too stout for me except the Roadeo. I cannot ride anything *at or more* than 8/5/8 tubing or bogs down on hills for me. Maybe I am a weakling. In

[RBW] Roadkill intense increase in your area this week?

2018-10-08 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I don’t know what is going on in Howard County, MD, but seems like all the sudden there are dead deer and raccoons all over the place near my neck of the woods. I love animals and it is heartbreaking to see. I hope I don’t hit anything by car or bike. Scary! -- You received this message becaus

[RBW] Roadkill intense increase in your area this week?

2018-10-08 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Ps- Riv content:I rode my Roadeo on 23 mile commute today and hit a couple chum patches along the way. Glad I didn’t get a flat. Good reason to carry latex gloves in the banana sax for grotty tube changes. Swung by a bloated deer carcass and ran thru the smear as I passed. I think it was dry t

Re: [RBW] Seat post slippage

2018-10-09 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Looks like the nut is round, not six-sided like supposed to have in there. It may be spinning as you tighten. Get six-sided nut then it wont slip as you tighten. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Jersey

2018-10-10 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Riv cotton or wool T with huge, full front, headbadge of your choice would be cool. -- 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+unsubsc

[RBW] Rambouillet fender clearance thread. List yours!

2018-10-10 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Just for fun and reference. Put your info here too for others to see as this is discussed sometimes. Seems like different iterations have different clearances. I have been wrestling with 700 x 40mm Berthouds to get them installed and to fit with 700 x 32mm tires. *My Ram's frame iteration *(I t

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet fender clearance thread. List yours!

2018-10-10 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Yes, according to the brochure, it is intended for 28mm max with fenders. And that call was on the money. 32 without fenders is great. I think it could take 700 x 35's without fenders, too. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet fender clearance thread. List yours!

2018-10-10 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Out of curiosity, I scanned the brochure to see what it recommended for tires size with fenders. But it didn't say what max should be with fenders that I could see. But I think 28 max would be right. Safer clearances for sure. With my 32's on there, it looks like a tire could rub if wheel goes ou

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet fender clearance thread. List yours!

2018-10-10 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Here is the brochure: http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/rambouillet/rambflyer/index.html -- 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+unsubs

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet fender clearance thread. List yours!

2018-10-10 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I am guessing that is the first iteration(?) of orange with those pointy head tube lugs, rather than the Atlantis type whale-tail lugs that most oranges seem to have (came later?) -at least of the pics I have seen online. Wow!! 33mm tires. Sounds like better clearances. -- You received this mes

[RBW] Re: PURPLE RIV IN BICYCLE QUARTERLY

2018-10-10 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Who is Ana? -- 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-bu

[RBW] Re: Truing wheels question.

2018-10-10 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Thanks for the info! Sounds tricky the more I research it. Some online vids make it look easy, but then some introduce deeper stuff like radial truing after lateral truing, then back and forth til wheel aligned both ways. Then measuring that the rim is centered over the hub properly. And these ar

[RBW] How’s your original Rambouillet paint holding up?

2018-10-10 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Mine is starting to lift/peel on seat tube. Some came off seatstays inside. Cracking off on dropout eyelets. Blue Ram. Was wondering how many years others are getting from theirs. I know use/climate matters. I am third owner and it was guesstimated to have 1200 miles on it when I got it in 2016.

[RBW] Re: How’s your original Rambouillet paint holding up?

2018-10-11 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Thanks for your info everyone. If I repaint I might do original color or a bark blue metallic with a tinge of green, like a dark ocean. I will reuse the headbadge but I am fine with no decals. I could maybe get my name or scripture verse painted on it. -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: How’s your original Rambouillet paint holding up?

2018-10-11 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Thanks, T.O.M.! This is good info for blue Ram owners to know!! BTW, the Ram is doing great, otherwise. Many journeys thoroughly enjoyed on it! I have it back as 700c and fendered up for winter. Thanks for taking such good care of it when you had it! -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Jersey

2018-10-11 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Did Delaware her New Jersey? Idaho Alaska. -- 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 gro

[RBW] Re: Frankendini

2018-10-12 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Needs a frame wart (ebike battery)! -- 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, sen

[RBW] Therapeutic effects of night riding and eating

2018-10-13 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Cool night shots!! Riding at night with dyno lights is fun! Like riding around in a space ship with all the lighting. -- 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 e

[RBW] Baltimore Bicycle Works

2018-10-13 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Falls Rd. Baltimore. Highly recommended. Very friendly and polite. Stands behind their work. Interesting shop in interesting location near some picturesque parts of Bmore. Across the street is a river. I imagine good riding along there. Also, a streetcar museum about a block down the road from the

[RBW] Baltimore Bicycle Works

2018-10-13 Thread Lum Gim Fong
By “online” I mean I emailed them to tell them what I wanted. They built three wheels up for me and I picked up when ready. Very convenient, saving me a couple trips into the city. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubsc

[RBW] One month VO Touring rear hub review.

2018-10-13 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Rear hub. Takes 11sp, 7/8/9/10 with spacer. I run 8speed. You have choice of Shimano or Campy type freehub body. Roadside serviceable. Disassembles and reassembles by hand -no tools needed. Replace a spoke roadside. Install new bearngs no tools required. Looks amazing. High flange. And they coast

[RBW] More Famous BQ sightings in the wild

2018-10-13 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Almost. But would be better to get a pic of yourself in there. That way, in 100 years, your pic might be reprinted in a niche ebike magazine (by that time ebikes will be niche) and the nuclear powered bike era subscribers will see the grainy digitized photo of you with the “chain driven rider, c

[RBW] One month VO Touring rear hub review.

2018-10-13 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I don’t think it is too bad. VO says put Phils oil on pawls to quiet them if you like. I’m not going to bother. Not too loud for me. Its like 1/2 way between LX and angry bee Chris King hub, I woukd guess. My LX hubs are virtually silent when riding, The VO can be heard above the wind in your ears

[RBW] WTB: Black MUSA long pants -large size

2018-10-13 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Anyone got a Large they want to sell cheap with shipping to me at 20707? -- 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...@googleg

[RBW] WTB Dynamo Wheel

2018-10-13 Thread Lum Gim Fong
650b, 26”, or 700c? -- 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-o

[RBW] Shimano 10-speed on Sam

2018-10-14 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Might as well go 1x11 -- 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

[RBW] Latest Ride Video

2018-10-16 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Nice video! Thanks for sharing! Was wondering if you were going to have anything coming up soon. Reassuring for me to see distance riding at over 50 ages as I am 50 now and worry how many more years my body will allow me to ride. I’m gonna be sidelined for a little by hernia surgery in a few week

[RBW] Latest Ride Video

2018-10-16 Thread Lum Gim Fong
It is amazing how California looks so different than the eastern states. Like in another country. There are drones that you can have follow you on the bike. Not sure the batteries would last those long rides though. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RB

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

2018-10-16 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Bump! 150$ -- 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-bun

[RBW] Got a SP hub! Works good.

2018-10-16 Thread Lum Gim Fong
PV8 to A23 with Sapim spokes. Wired to edeluxe ii hanging and spanninga tail light. Works good. Wow!! After looking at my Wide Body Son hubs for so many years I can see how narrow 50mm flanges width are like the SP has. Makes for a real narrow, wafer thin looking wheel. Son finish looks nicer, to

[RBW] Re: Frankendini

2018-10-16 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Flyers are awesome I have one black, one honey. Just the right amount of bounce ans silky smoothness of ride. Selle Anatomica X2 also gives close to the same suspension but without springs. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group

Re: [RBW] Latest Ride Video

2018-10-16 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I tried it! I am too slow to finish in time. Even a flat 200 took me 11:59. I finished all the poplulaires in time. But I am slow. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Quick removal of full-coverage fenders

2018-10-16 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Sheldon fender nuts and front fender goes on/off in less than two minutes. Same for rear fender, EXCEPT for the chainstay bridge bolt attachment. Maybe zip tire the fender at that point and just take 20 seconds to cut ties when you want to remove? -- You received this message because you are s

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