[RBW] Re: Pre-Bomba?

Ahhh... now I see where Jones got his inspiration... That '77 Joe Breeze is a beautiful machine... what I'd give to have one of those! I still wish Grant would make the 54 Hunqua with the extra tube. That's what makes that bike to me. Rob, did you snatch that Raleigh right up? ~Mike On Feb 21,

[RBW] Re: Thoughts and experiences with 48cm Noodles?

Just to get yur' thinkin'... the Nitto Dirt Drop bars are starting to show up in places. Not as spread out as the Midge/Chipper lot. http://store.somafab.com/nirm01didrha.html Might look kinda nice on the Hunqa or a Bomba... or even a sparkly Gray Sam. ~Mike SoCal On Feb 22, 12:48 pm, Leslie

[RBW] Re: FS: Quickbeam Frame and Fork

dang, I wish that was a 60ctt. 62 is just too big for me. ~Mike On Feb 23, 1:38 pm, Clayton Scott wrote: > Pictures here: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/claytonesseff/sets/72157625995764471/wit... > > > Best, > Clayton

[RBW] Re: Warning: non-scientific experiment under construction (650B vs 700C)

On my own I don't care how fast I go. My goal is to enjoy the outdoors, exercise my body or to get somewhere. When I ride with others I want to go fast enough to stay with the group, or perhaps meet some time limit in an organized ride. And I still enjoy pushing my body and going fast, sometimes (a

[RBW] Re: Warning: non-scientific experiment under construction (650B vs 700C)

ts of my own. (Must be that Engineer/Scientist brain phenomenon). At least you didn't mention the T word! ~Mike On Feb 25, 12:02 pm, Michael_S wrote: > On my own I don't care how fast I go. My goal is to enjoy the > outdoors, exercise my body or to get somewhere. When I ride wi

[RBW] Re: FS: Dinotte Lights 200L headlight and 140L taillight kit

Thanks for the link to the battery hack Jim. I really like this light except the run time. This should fix that. ~Mike On Feb 26, 10:23 am, CycloFiend wrote: > on 2/25/11 4:46 AM, MichaelH at mhech...@gmail.com wrote: > > > If you don't need lighting for more than 4 hours at a time, and want > >

[RBW] Re: FS: Ibex El Fito wool Knickers - medium-sizing?

That's nice to hear. I was looking at getting a pair but I'm not sure of sizing. I wear a large in all other shorts but maybe I'll get an XL in these? ~Mike On Feb 27, 10:57 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > Brand new with tags.  I wear a medium in everything else, but these are a > touch too tight.  I

[RBW] Re: FS: IRD Cafam cantilever brakes - F&R set

I'm curious why they didn't work out? I am looking at using those for my next bike build. Are there certain factors I should consider before I buy a set? ~Mike On Mar 1, 8:56 pm, eliu01 wrote: > For sale - two sets of IRD Cafam cantilever brakes.  I bought them > "new" off of eBay, but they show

[RBW] Re: Best non-Nitto/VO seatpost?

I always look for the double bolt posts. The single bolt ones don't seem sturdy enough for me. Origin8 makes a nice silver double bolt seatpost for a good price. It has 25mm of setback.Called Classic Sport. Also for a little more the new Ritchey Classic is very nice too. ~Mike On Mar 3, 6:39 a

[RBW] Re: FS: IRD Cafam cantilever brakes - F&R set

... > > > I would have snapped these up in a second if I had not just purchased > > a new set for my next project. > > > On Mar 2, 10:34 am, Michael_S wrote: > > > > I'm curious why they didn't work out? I am looking at using those for > > > my n

[RBW] Re: Best non-Nitto/VO seatpost?

couldn't open the page on Paul's site but here is pic in black. http://urbanvelo.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/NAHBS_2011_1384.jpg I too don't care for the Thomson, even the setback model has limited setback ( 17mm) ~Mike On Mar 3, 11:09 am, "cyclotour...@gmail.com" wrote: > I don'

[RBW] Re: Best non-Nitto/VO seatpost?

man that Paul post is very nice. Any input on the setback? It looks huge. Looking foward to more info. ~Mike On Mar 3, 3:39 pm, bfd wrote: > On Mar 3, 12:48 pm, Bruce wrote:> --- On Thu, 3/3/11, > omnigrid wrote: > > > From: omnigrid > > Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Best non-Nitto/VO seatpost? >

[RBW] Re: New Sam Auction Color

Just saw the close-ups... it's a very nice color. I think I've heard it called Pigeon blue. Very close to the color of this nice Capricorn that everyone loved @ 2010 NAHBS . http://www.flickr.com/photos/shortpants51/4387746266/in/set-72157621182949858/ With a pearl on top I'm sure it will be gorgeo

[RBW] Re: Update on SRAM brakelevers

I just installed a pair of the Sram levers on my new Randonneur ( 700C not 650B with Hetres incredibly!) with the Hudz Gold covers. I love the way they feel and they work well. Of course it may be the braze-on Paul Racers, but the stopping power is as better than any canti I've ridden. The Hudz cov

[RBW] Re: Today's brevet.

you guys are real troopers. 150km of it in the rain! And then you posted your pictures! Us SoCal guys would melt in that kind of weather. ~Mike On Mar 12, 10:08 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > Yikes!  At least you did it!!!  Now get to bed!!! > > > > > > On Sat, Mar 12, 2011 at 8:24 PM, Mike wrote:

[RBW] Re: Grant refers to this helmet guy for some reason

he is rather obnoxious. I'd feel pretty weird without that plastic bowl on my head. I guess if it saves me from serious head injury just once it was worth wearing it all those years. ~Mike On Mar 15, 5:30 pm, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > Wow... that's 10 minutes I'll never get back... > > On Mar 15

[RBW] Re: this is how i roll (bike porn)

Very foppish indeed. Enjoy! ~Mike On Mar 15, 12:32 pm, Brett Lindenbach wrote: > Indeed!  'bought time it got some good use!  Thanks for selling it to me. > cheers, > Brett -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this g

[RBW] Re: March 13, 2011 Ride Report

Nice ride and pictures. Love that De Rosa too. ~Mike On Mar 15, 11:05 pm, AmiSingh wrote: > It may be easier to follow the story if you start at the link below > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/5530527350/ > > And navigate by clicking 'newer'. > > On Mar 16, 1:35 am, AmiSingh wrote: > >

[RBW] now they've done it. Campy canti's!!

I saw these today new Campy canti brakes... now I know what to save my money for. Look beautiful and they come in silver. And I can stop looking for vintage Campy OR canti's.( I have one set but need a second in case someone has one set and want to sell theirs?) http://www.bikerumor.com/2011

[RBW] Re: When is a bike to heavy?

On Mar 17, 7:49 pm, doug peterson wrote: > There's more to it than just gross tonnage.  My wife has 2 bikes that > weigh within a water bottle of each other.  She claims the Atlantis > feels much lighter, and she climbs noticebly faster on it.  I'm happy > to encourage that sort of thinking. > >

[RBW] Re: When is a bike to heavy?

to me each bike has a purpose... my new rando/fast bike is for pavement primarily and is the lightest. The Ram shod with Jack Browns is for mixed terrain rides with beefy rims it handles rough double track with aplomb. My '82 Claud Butler is a touring bike, racks, 531st tubing and soon 650B wheels.

[RBW] Re: now they've done it. Campy canti's!!

I thought all the Campy stuff was made in Italy by old world craftsman. ;~)Or maybe, these days, automated machines. I think they made these because a lot of pro Cross racers prefer the Ergoshifters and they wanted to have a full cross race gruopo. I'm just happy they have decided to build so

[RBW] Re: now they've done it. Campy canti's!!

That Comp cranket is still square taper ( ISO of course) which suprises me. Perhaps a nod to us retro Riv types? For me the Shimergo combo of 10 speed shifters and 8 speed shimaNo splined cassettes is the best of both worlds as the max Campy cassette cog is 29T. ~Mike > On Mar 18, 9:39 am, Se

[RBW] Re: New Sturmey S3X hub arrived yesterday!

red is the new black. You'll be living Xmas year 'round with that green QB. What are the equivalent cog teeth for these hubs? Do you think they are tuff-enuf for fireroad type stuff? Maybe, someday, I'll find a suitable frame ( preferably a 58 Quickbeam) and build up something to use this hub on

[RBW] Re: New, custom, minimalist ss rack for Riv commuter

Doug, I saw that the rack builder will be at the San Diego Handmade bike show in April. You could see him there. I really like his MTB fork crowns too. http://www.matthewscustomcycles.blogspot.com/ ~Mike On Mar 20, 3:59 pm, doug peterson wrote: > Patrick: > > That is nicely done, very tasteful.

[RBW] Re: Grant says the Simple One will now be a cantilever bike

certainly for me. I much prefer canti's. Never cared for those caliper contraptions. The canti brake is so simple and works great too. Now if Grant could grab some pics of that slimy green paint job, I might just order one. ~Mike On Mar 20, 9:18 pm, charlie wrote: > Actually I would have preferr

[RBW] Re: Gray Shimano derailer cable housing busted

Never happened to me before, but I shift with care and caution..hehe Was there a kink in the housing or any sign of a sharp bend? I had a similar case coming out of a Shimano brake/shifter.But it was some silver Jagwire housing. That's one reason I tape my cables along the bar because I don't

[RBW] Re: Michelin World Tour Tire

There a lot of tuff "City" tires out there that do well off road. I've had good success with the Jack Brown Greens, even though Grant suggests the Blue version for more rough rides. The Panaracer Urban Max is a 32mm tire similar to the Pasela with sturdier sidewalls that works well too. You have

[RBW] Re: Homer does take fenders and Hetres

those fenders look narrow to me or is it just my obvious lack of style? Just out of curiosity, how much room do you have at the tightest point? I'd love to shoehorn some fenders on my Ram with JB's. On Mar 22, 5:38 pm, Kelly Sleeper wrote: > Am I pretentious if I have > Berthoud fenders hanging

[RBW] Re: Largest Tire on a Rom (Ram)?

On my Ram, the controlling factor is the brakes. I can fit a 37 Pasela on the back but it won' fit on the front because of the Tektro R538 caliper. I'm hoping some day, when I get ready to re-paint, of adding canti studs so I can run the bigger tires. I could probably fit a bigger tire if I found

[RBW] FS: NOS glight 300LX Crankset w/bottom bracket

I picked this crankset up a few years ago for a project that never got going. Brand new in the box from the fab '80's. 52-42-32 rings, BSA treads for both pedal and bottom bracket. Two big rings are alloy and the small is steel $90 shied in CONUS. http://www.flickr.com/photos/37347002@N05/55656243

[RBW] FS: NOS Stronglihgt Crankset w/ bottom bracket

I picked this crankset up a few years ago for a project that never got going. Brand new in the box from the fab '80's. 52-42-32 rings, BSA treads for both pedal and bottom bracket. Two big rings are alloy and the small is steel $75 shipped in CONUS. http://www.flickr.com/photos/37347002@N05/55656

[RBW] Re: FS: NOS Stronglihgt Crankset w/ bottom bracket

sorry, It's 172.5mm Thanks' Bill ~Mike On Mar 28, 6:20 pm, William wrote: > Mike > > You should tell your customers the crank arm length > > Bill > > On Mar 28, 5:45 pm, Michael_S wrote: > > > > > I picked this crankset up a few years ago for a pr

[RBW] Re: FS: NOS Stronglihgt Crankset w/ bottom bracket

these are sold now. Thanks On Mar 28, 6:55 pm, Michael_S wrote: > sorry, It's 172.5mm > Thanks' Bill > > ~Mike > > On Mar 28, 6:20 pm, William wrote: > > > > > Mike > > > You should tell your customers the crank arm length > > > Bill

[RBW] Re: FS: NOS Stronglihgt Crankset w/ bottom bracket

OH now you mention the marzipan crankarms, any source for those? any size will do. ~Mike On Mar 29, 5:04 pm, William wrote: > I should hope so.  You could sell crankarms made of billet marzipan, > provided they are 172.5mm arms. > > Perhaps I'm exaggerating. > > On Mar

[RBW] Re: bikeovernights.org

Really cool website. Thanks Bob! Now I just need to get my bum oot there and do it! ~Mike On Apr 1, 10:35 am, "Robert F. Harrison" wrote: > Did anyone see the (new?) Adventure Cycling site,http://bikeovernights.org? > From their 'about' page: > > "What exactly is a “bike overnight”? It’s a shor

[RBW] Re: bikeovernights.org

I need to schedule my S24Os for the summer/fall to get #6 > underway.  I've got an Angel Island overnighter scheduled in May. > > On Apr 1, 10:49 am, Michael_S wrote: > > > > > Really cool website. Thanks Bob! > > > Now I just need to get my bum oot there and do it

[RBW] Re: Campy Only!: New Time Trial Gruppos Coming

That's quite a retro move. Campy Center pull brakes! Look like short reach too, Is this just for better braking? I know on my Paul Racers the stopping power is certainly an order of magnitude better than sidepulls, it just seems to buck the long established trend of sidepulls. ~Mike On Apr 1, 5

[RBW] Re: bicycle camping on Catalina Island?

People take the ferry over and ride to Twin Harbors dirt roads most of the way when you leave Avalon. There is a store and campground there. You need a permit to ride out of Avalon. Here is a blog from someones trip ( not mine) http://www.frontageroads.com/2010/12/08/salsa-fargo-bikepacking-sa

[RBW] Re: Which retro derailleur for a Bombadil?

I have Suntour XC Pro dérailleurs on two bikes. They work fine with friction shifting in either 6, 7 or 8 speeds. If you want to use Accushift thumb shifters , Suntours version of indexed shifting you will need a Suntour hub and cassette IMO. The cassette spacing is slightly different than shimaNo'

[RBW] Re: bicycle camping on Catalina Island?

Here’s what the Conservancy's website says about bikes: "IMPORTANT NOTE!: For your safety, ONLY MOUNTAIN BIKES— those equipped with thick, knobby, all-terrain tires — are allowed in Catalina's wild interior. Hybrids or other bikes with thinner tires will not be allowed. Hard- shelled helmets are

[RBW] Re: Catalina Island (What constitutes a mountain bike?)

sorry David but 100mm travel Mountain bikes are for XC racing. Downhill bikes have more like 8 inches (200mm) of travel. I'm sure your rigid KM would be fine for those rough trails over there. ~Mike On Apr 6, 1:02 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > It's kinda' cool given the problems people have with tr

[RBW] Re: photos of (almost) new Betty, first ever old Saluki

I love the green on the Betty. Did D&D paint that? That just might be the right color to re-paint the Ram. ~Mike On Apr 11, 9:01 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > Love 'em both!  Great colors, and the front basket is perfect! > > On 4/11/11, MobileBill wrote: > > > > > > > I told Jay and Keven we'd se

[RBW] Re: Flickr Legola group

I have a green Legolas as my desktop some day my dream will come true... someday please. I just may have to have canti posts put on the Ram to fulfill my dream. http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimg/2877818929/in/gallery-37347002@N05-72157624932539130/ ~Mike On Apr 12, 3:22 pm, Mojo wrote:

[RBW] Re: Romulus geometry chart?

here is a the later model geometry http://www.rivbike.com/images/static/upload/RBW-GeometryCharts.pdf the 54-56 have 52mm rake. ~Mike On Apr 15, 6:13 pm, Jason Hartman wrote: > On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 5:15 PM, Seth Vidal wrote: > > On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 5:13 PM, Tim Whalen wrote: > > > L

[RBW] Re: Flickr Legola group

so what are tubing thicknesses for the Ram, are they heavier? I am seriously thnking of making a Ram-olas ( or is it Leg-bouillet) as I am not a caliper brake person. I seem to recall that the tubing thickness increased with larger sizes, starting at 58. ~Mike On Apr 15, 8:13 pm, "Jim M." wrote

[RBW] Sampson Showtime Pedal

Has anyone tried this pedal? It's similar to the Shimano A520. Looks like a nice wide frame to support the foot for those of us addicted to SPD..I just got a pair to see how they work/feel. ~Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gr

[RBW] Re: Blacksheep Adventure Bike for Sale

that Blacksheep is such a nice looking bike. I really like the bend in the fork which is not common for Ti forks. It's too tall for me but it will make a nice addition to someones bike collection. ~Mike On Apr 15, 5:04 pm, Dustin Sharp wrote: > Up for sale is my titanium Blacksheep monstercross/

[RBW] Re: AMOS update

not to beat a dead horse... but the double top tube road bike is just plain marketing schtick, nothing else. For me I would have bought a Hunquapillar if the 54 had the diagonal tube. I think that is a classic look and make sense for a camping/ rough stuff bike. ~Mike On Apr 17, 4:42 pm, cycloto

[RBW] Re: IRD Defiant cranksets

Whooohoo... the IRD is available in 172.5. Should sell like hotcakes! For those prices I'd rather have the Middleburn with a 94mm spider. The Sugino/Stronglight is still the best deal in town. ~Mike On Apr 18, 10:19 am, "cyclotour...@gmail.com" wrote: > A, interesting... they didn't get t

[RBW] Re: Homer in Monterey + photos

the colors on the beach scene are intense, beautiful bike and excellent photography. ~Mike On Apr 18, 6:46 pm, Ray Shine wrote: > That's a good ride, Rene. Family time, as well. Can't get much better, can it? > > > From: Rene Sterental > To: rbw-owners-bunch@goo

[RBW] Re: Rockapillar....Bombalized....Hunqa Hopper?

I belive it's an '85. They made a two colors ...the red and the blue that I owned. It was the 1st year they introduced the Rockhopper. I took the bullmoose off after a year or two and rode drop bars on it for a while. Eventually I sold it to my brother-in-law and he still rides it ( well sometimes

[RBW] Re: dureme 50's on the Hillborne

certainly looks fenderable to me... Nice looking Hillborne too! ~Mike On Apr 27, 12:53 am, newenglandbike wrote: > Nice!    Bikes really do look better with big, fat tires. > especially after you become accustomed to riding them that way  :D > > On Apr 27, 12:35 am, jandrews_nyc wrote: > > > >

[RBW] Re: Stem Strength

Is he he sure it's the stem that's moving? Based on the forces that are applied rididng out of the saddle and the different cross sectional areas, I would think that the bar is what's moving the most. Both move some amount. I've never usd the taller Nitto Technomic stems ( if that's what your son

[RBW] Re: Stem Strength

I was out riding today and thinking about this issue. Now today I had the lugged Nitto steel stem on my Rando bike , about 7cm of quill showing. If there is some flex, I sure can't tell. But, similarly on the Ram with a Nitto Pearl and about 6cm to center of stem there was still Nothing. As I wa

[RBW] Re: My Riv Experience

Pretty awesome story Zack. I'm sure you won't be dissapointed with your Sam. Of course that orange paint job is beautiful but the Navy sounds like it will make it one of a kind. ~mike On May 13, 6:07 am, Zack wrote: > First, an admission:  I have been a member of the "RBW Owners Bunch" > for the

[RBW] Re: Cycling Breeks aka knickers

It's probably more socially acceptable to wear knickers on the left coast, especailly in the hipper northern cities like Portland and SF. Down here in So Cal everybody wears lycra except the fixie kids. I wear knickers anyway but prefer a narrower shape. Some knickers are just too baggy. Always o

[RBW] Re: Anything look odd on this Ram?

tomorrow is the big climb to Baldy. I'll catch the finish in Thousand Oaks... and I'd snatch that Ram up if I wuz you Daniel. Even with some parts swaps it's a good deal if the frame is straight and it fits. Other than max tire width it's same frame as Hilsen. Sturdier than a Roadeo. ~mike On M

[RBW] Re: Herse in just-about final form

A Herse beater... what is this world coming too? If you don't care for it Patrick I'll take it off your hands. ~mike On May 20, 1:33 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Fri, 2011-05-20 at 14:22 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > > Thanks. Am enjoying it immensely; my first coasting and multispeed > > ro

[RBW] Re: Camping and riding in the Sierras?

Not sure which Bishop David is thinking of but it rarely gets snow and actually right now it's fairly warm 80+. There is some nice riding west of town off hiway 168 toward Bishop Lakes if it's not too hot. High Desert terrain until you climb higher. Not really the Sierras either. It is the Owens

[RBW] Re: Rivendell influence - Maybe the racer crowd is getting it?!!

If it's still carbon they didn't get the message. I wish Fisher still made steel bikes; the other two models are alu-min-numb. Also I would like to point out that some Rivendell owners like riding fast and even race. They just appreciate beautiful steel bicycles with lugs. ~mike On May 24, 4:2

[RBW] FS: Berthoud 786 saddle bag

I have a new Berthoud 786 saddlebag in grey for sale. This is the quickfix version. Includes the non-Brooks adapter. $80 shipped in CONUS. Pls contact offline. ~mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, sen

[RBW] Re: FS: Berthoud 786 saddle bag

bag is sold. Thanks On May 25, 7:07 am, Michael_S wrote: > I have a new Berthoud 786 saddlebag in grey for sale. This is the > quickfix version. Includes the non-Brooks adapter. > $80 shipped in CONUS. Pls contact offline. > > ~mike -- You received this message because you ar

[RBW] Re: Sulphur Mtn Ride Report

Yea, Rob I remember that ride, esp. that 1st paved section after the Sulfur mtn climb. Beautiful country and the lack of traffic make it a fantastic loop. Maybe some time this summer we can get together for a ride in your area. Looks like I won't be moving south until later this year. ~mike On M

[RBW] Re: Nitto Craft Stem

at $243 plus shipping I'd rather support a local builder and have one made. It is nice though. ~mike On May 30, 10:17 pm, rperks wrote: > it appears to be here, tempting > mehttp://www.tokyofixedgear.com/products/120-Stems---Quill/3879-Nitto--... > > Rob > -http://oceanaircycles.com/ > > On Ma

[RBW] Re: Nitto Craft Stem or Grand Bois

3:11 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > > > > > Whoo-HOO! Wretched excess! I'll take a Pearl. (I have, two on'em.) > > > They are priddy. > > > On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 10:10 AM, Michael_S > > wrote: > > > at $243 plus shipping I'd rather s

[RBW] Re: Experiments in Rolling Resistance and Low Speed Stability

lemme guess IRD? I've been up that pass from the back side (started at the Y in Frazier park). Beautiful country and a wonderful place to be. Glad you made it back home. ~Mike On Jun 5, 8:45 pm, rperks wrote: > I do understand how lucky I was for the dif. in elevation, if it had > been the ot

[RBW] Re: 2011 San Francisco Randonneurs Populaires!

I'm busy on June date... I'll see if I can be up there in October too. I'd love do do some rides up there ( from down here in Socal) ~mike On Jun 3, 9:17 am, "Jim M." wrote: > I'm out of town in June but I'll make October 1st. And then, I hope, a > 200k, 300k, and the LRL next year. > > jim m >

[RBW] Re: can anyone relate--getting older (50) and back into cycling: finding drops not so easy...

Everytime I try something different than drop bars I never seem to feel comfortable. M-bars, VO Milan bars, I even tried some Mountain drop bars. I still come back to drops... specifcally 46cm Noodles. Mine are at seat height and with a Brooks B17 I am "snug as a bug in a rug". ~mike On Jun 6, 12

[RBW] Re: So Cal July 10 - Three Speed "River and Sea" ride

How many people really own a 3 speed? I guesss I"m not qualified for this ride. ~mike On Jun 8, 9:52 am, "Andy.M" wrote: > You remember the funny looking kid with the funny looking orange > jersey on one of those vintage funny looking Atlantis bikesdon't > you? > > -Andy Happy to be heading

[RBW] Re: Freewheels and Rivendell - Where We Started

I think the freewheel argument would stand up nicely if there were high quality parts available today. I know that Phil hub is a thing of beauty and I'd make the sacrifice if I wanted one. But the world has changed. Even good quality 8 speed cassettes are hard to find ( yes I'm hoarding some of tho

[RBW] Re: And Summer Begins.

hey... no bragging... the rest of us poor souls have to work all summer ( my wifes off for summer. she teaches ESL at JC) I did do a great mixed terrain ride yesterday in mountains above Lake Castaic. Lived here 40 years and I find this ride now? We had June gloom all weekend. Great riding weather

[RBW] Re: Is parting out a bike better than selling complete?

I'll bet the seller of the Ram jacked up the price because of the paint job. While I love those fancy paint jobs, they loose most of their value after the paint dries. The Ti Brooks saddle and lugged Nitto parts are nice, but it's still too much for that bike based on the remaining parts list. ~

[RBW] Re: shorts with a fly?

I've gotten to really like the Kuhl Renegade climbing shorts for cycling. Nice stretchy fabric, lot of pockets, a fly, and longish inseam. I just use a liner short underneath for longer rides. ~mike On Jun 13, 3:36 am, Bruce Herbitter wrote: > My Zoics have a velcro fly which works fine. The lin

[RBW] Re: And Summer Begins.

011 at 8:36 AM, Michael_S wrote: > > > > > > > hey... no bragging... the rest of us poor souls have to work all > > summer ( my wifes off for summer. she teaches ESL at JC) > > > I did do a great mixed terrain ride yesterday in mountains above Lake > > Casta

[RBW] Re: A Simple Moustache.......

Great story Dustin, I'm glad you are enjoying the Sam H. The Rivendell bikes and culture have changed my bicycle lifestyle as well. It's very cool how these bikes have incited a real healthy passion in many people. Spead the word! ~mike On Jun 16, 10:58 am, EastBayGuy wrote: > Hi Everyone, > >

[RBW] Re: DiagaBreeze

looks like what a real mountain bike should, fillet brazed, canti's, silver rims etc. Man those were the days! ooops, I'm not really that old... my folks told me about it I think. ~mike On Jun 16, 6:39 pm, Jason Hartman wrote: > Joe Breeze is a pretty smart guy and after the first ten bik

[RBW] Re: S24O primer

thanks for the link Mike. I've tried setting up a s240 with workmates but they always fizzle. Might have to ust go out on my own. ~mike On Jun 19, 6:37 am, Mike wrote: > This link was just posted over on the LHT list and I thought I'd post > it here. It's a bit longer introduction/primer on the

[RBW] Re: The bike collection (or hoard?)

Mine changes so fast these days gotta slow down but with an upcoming retirement I want my stable (?) in good stead so I only need to make minor changes. 2007 Riv Ram- love this bike.. it's a keeper. Planning on a paint job next winter may add canti studs too 2010 Coho Randonneuse- my purist ro

[RBW] Re: Future Rivs

rather than canti's William you should spec. the Paul Racers in the braze on version.They are the best stopping brakes I've ever ridden short of hydro discs. I had a small custom builder do that Rando bike but that fits Jack Browns with fenders. Standard diameter tubes, rear pump peg,custom front

[RBW] Re: NOS romulus.

"Keep smokin' that Longbottom Leaf" Huh? what you talkin 'bout David? Seems there are a lot of typo's on this thread today... It should have read... 59cm Legolas in a nice sage green metallic. With all of the interest in the Legolas it seem like Grant should consider a resurrection. ~mike O

[RBW] Re: I caved...totally, epically caved...

If I was buying a sportwool jersey I'd probably get one of these. http://roadholland.com/shop/index.php?p=home MUSA too. Also...I can seem to find a Rapha jersey color combination in the last few years that I was willing to pay that much for. I seem to prefer either Woolistic or Ibex for sizing, q

[RBW] Re: Removing crud, grime & dirt from gum brake hoods?

Beer clarification commentIPA is a type of ale. Sam Adams makes an IPA too. back to your regular channel. ~mike On Jun 24, 6:39 pm, LF wrote: > On Friday, June 24, 2011 4:59:44 PM UTC-4, S.Cutshall wrote: > > > Title speaks the truth. > > Gum rubber is fresh (vs. dried, cracking or rottin

[RBW] Re: Thumbies vs BEs

our '95 trek tandem is the only bike I have Campy ergoshifters on. Trying to keep the wife happy, steer this battleship and stay safe takes concentration. I run the Shimergo setup with 10 speed Campy shifters and an 8 speed Shimano cassette. ~mike -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Cross levers on 46cm Noodle bars?

Not to rile any feathers, but as Patrick said if your bars/top tube are the right length for you then they become an un-necessary bike addition. I feel that drop bar bikes should be set up so you can ride on the hoods most of the time. The wider stance is better for braking,steering and turning

[RBW] Re: I caved...totally, epically caved...

thanks for the report Bill. I'll probably get a Rapha jersey one of these days and I was thinking the XL for myself ( 5'11" 190). Thats what I wear in Ibex and Woolistic. The thick pads on shorts bug me as well. I find the Garneau pad is nice as well, these days though, I'm hiding mine under

[RBW] Re: Just a Review of my Bombadil

for real? stolen? I guess they were smart enough to realize they couldn't pawn off something like that too easily. Or maybe it was just too tall for them to ride. ~mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discu

[RBW] Re: Holiday weekend Rides?

That's one awesome ride Rob. Everytime I drive down the 101 grade into SLO I look across at that old Stagecoach rd and wonder. someday I'll get up there to ride when I'm semi-retired! and soon I hope. ~mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Grou

Re: [RBW] Roadeo dreaming...

I don't think this is a fair comparison The Roadeo seems like a much better bike for the $$ to me. Nuthin' bad to say about the Cielo except they are TIG welded. To me it's exciting that these kind of bikes are getting out in the mainstream. I think any road bike that only takes 25mm tire

Re: [RBW] Roadeo dreaming...

The geometery of the Riv is more my cup of tea. Longer chainstays, slacker seat angle are big priorities for me. When you finish your side-by-side test for Bicycle Quarterly we can all read about it. ~mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Ow

Re: [RBW] Re: New Herse Crank (and BQ Spoiler Alert!)

Considering they will be made in Taiwan ( less $$) , coupled with amortizing tooling and other non-recurring costs (more$$) and Jan's comment that they would be affordable, I took a wild guess and said $400 ish. I am probably way off. Near net closed die tooling is not cheap to make. And wi

Re: [RBW] Re: Old age, higher bars, more forward reach and Maes Professional bars from Compass Bikes

I'ver had to move my bars up because of my relationship with Brooks B17's. I am not comfortable on that saddle unless the ramps are right at the rear saddle height. And I'm not going to give up that saddle as it's the best fit for my hind quarters ever! I'm right behind you on years Patrick (5

Re: [RBW] Re: 2 top tubes - Y2TT plus (at the end of it) divisive cultural reference

My point of view is ...that for a camping/heavy touring bike the double top tube seems OK, if it's the triangulated version like on the Hunqua. The parallel version is not attractive to me. (and I'm not fond of the larger upslope either). For anything less than that it's just extra weight... o

[RBW] Re: Bicycle Lingering

Same here... I try lingering, but I just love being on the bike and seeing new things. My compromise is to slow down a little and ride at a pace I could do all day. I also think it's harder on my body to start and stop. My wife calls it the "energizer bunny syndrome". I do stop to stretch period

[RBW] Re: Rivs on the Great Divide Trail

I haven't tried it yet but I've spoken with a few people who have ridden the GD. The go-to tire is the WTB Nano Rapter 29er. Also plenty of people ride the whole thing on rigid bikes as well as full suspension models. My plan is to ride a steel hardtail 29er with a short travel fork w/ lockou

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivs on the Great Divide Trail

The Schwalbe Marthon Extreme comes in a 26 x 2.0 inch version. It would be a good tire for a trip like this as it rolls pretty well on pavement and does great on dirt. I would stick with something around 2.0 inches wide for that much dirt riding. There are some pretty rugged sections in the n

[RBW] Re: shipping costs

I've shipped many bikes and frames. Fedex Ground is the cheapest I've found. From the West coast to East coast cost me about $65-70 for a full bike, maybe $50 for a frame if you can get the box dimensions down by cutting and taping. I've also shipped framesets cheaply via USPS if you cut box

[RBW] Re: Rivs on the Great Divide Trail

That was Joe Meiser. I met him at a showing of Ride the Divide. Which is a great documentary film if you can see it. http://www.ridethedividemovie.com/ In fact the 1st two finishers this year both rode rigid bikes. I'm sure someone had done this ride on 35mm tires. ~mike -- You received

Re: [RBW] Re: Freewheel hypothetical

I guess I fall into the same window as most everyone. I like a 12 at the top end for long downhills in a 48 or 50t big ring and a 30 at the bottom for those long climbs at the end o' the day in the 24-28 granny. I like to spin on the climbs so I'm a triple rider for life in my preferred mountai

[RBW] Re: Latest issue of Momentum

very cool... the article really says some nice things about Velo Cult and Sky. This is one of the reasons I'm moving there next summer. I just bought a house there and am really excited to explore some new cycling routes. It seems like every where around my new neighborhood there are bike lanes an

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