[RBW] Re: FS: New Nitto Threadless Bullmoose and Nitto quill adapter

2020-11-13 Thread Paul M
Nitto parts are sold. Thanks! On Friday, 13 November 2020 at 11:22:14 UTC-8 diekaiser wrote: > Paul, PM’ed you :) > On Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 5:14:40 PM UTC-8 Paul M wrote: > >> Purchased these to convert a Burley drop bar tandem to a flat bar set-up. >> Sold the

[RBW] PSA: Soma Supple Vitesse SL Tires @ Somafab On Sale for $30ea?!

2020-11-16 Thread Paul Brodek
a blog post from them or whatevs, but I'm left with a whole of "Huh?" in my cranium. Paul "Huh?" Brodek Hillsdale, NJ USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: PSA: Soma Supple Vitesse SL Tires @ Somafab On Sale for $30ea?!

2020-11-17 Thread Paul Brodek
Should be pretty close. Just aired up a blk/tan 38 to about 70psi on a 25mm-outer Ardennes+, 38.21mm. So sez my digicaliper, appending the tenths/hundreds just to annoy Bulgie. If Bulgie's here, can't keep track of that kid. Paul Brodek Hillsdale, NJ USA On Tuesday, November 17, 20

[RBW] Re: PSA: Soma Supple Vitesse SL Tires @ Somafab On Sale for $30ea?!

2020-11-18 Thread Paul Brodek
They kinda grow on ya. PB On Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 8:00:22 PM UTC-5 Dave Grossman wrote: > Ha! I've seen that Kelly! > > On Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 2:39:28 PM UTC-6 Paul Brodek wrote: > >> Should be pretty close. Just aired up a blk/tan 38 to about 70

[RBW] Re: Chambray shirt deal alert

2020-11-19 Thread Paul Richardson
thanks to dan's hot tip, i've got a medium on the way that's supposed to show up today. i'd be happy to take some more comprehensive pre-wash measurements lest ye fellow chambray wearers not be misfitted. paul takoma park, md. On Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 12:17:42

[RBW] Re: Chambray shirt deal alert

2020-11-19 Thread Paul Clifton
Hey Benz, Can you link to where you found those measurements? I'm almost always between sizes, but I can find them on their site or on Google. Thanks for the tip Dan. These look like great shirts, just in time for new shirt season! Paul in AR On Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 9:43:52 A

[RBW] Re: FS: Waterford RS-33 62x58.5 Road-Sport Frameset

2020-11-19 Thread Paul Brodek
Still looking for a new home, price drop for potential adopters: $675 shipped conti USA, $625 pickup NYC Paul Brodek Hillsdale, NJ USA On Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 11:08:58 PM UTC-5 Paul Brodek wrote: > Found the frame specs/diagram for this. Second image is just the frame > d

[RBW] Re: Chambray shirt deal alert

2020-11-19 Thread Paul Clifton
ve these shirts, especially as they are "Final Sale". > > On Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 9:39:20 AM UTC-8 Hetchins52 wrote: > >> Paul — There’s an itty, bitty graphic image of a ruler that links to the >> sizing chart for each shirt. The chambray “Small” is about

[RBW] Re: Chambray shirt deal alert

2020-11-20 Thread Paul Richardson
if this is a medium, it's the largest medium of all time. i measure 22" pit-to-pit and 31" from the collar to the bottom of the shirt (measured on the back). we'll see what a wash and dry does but man i shoulda gone with the small. sleeves are 21" pit-to-cuff. fabr

[RBW] Re: FS: Waterford RS-33 62x58.5 Road-Sport Frameset

2020-11-24 Thread Paul Brodek
Found a home for this, thanks for all the interest! Paul Brodek Hillsdale, NJ USA On Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 12:16:15 PM UTC-5 Paul Brodek wrote: > Still looking for a new home, price drop for potential adopters: > $675 shipped conti USA, $625 pickup NYC > > Paul Brodek >

[RBW] Re: Double Sam dirt action video

2010-12-17 Thread Paul Yeoh
Chiang Mai rocks! Head south east for a sunny Christmas guys! Paul "Last Inductee of the unofficial 3 member strong Chiang Mai Riv Owner's Bunch" -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this

[RBW] Re: Help me figure out how many bikes I need, and how to configure them

2010-12-17 Thread Paul Yeoh
My vote goes to custom stem for the fisher to make it your kid hauler & trail bike. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send

[RBW] Re: Samuel Hillborne is here!!

2010-12-18 Thread Paul Yeoh
Congrats JimP! My Sam is barely 2 weeks old and I am loving him too. On Dec 18, 1:41 am, JimP wrote: >   My gorgeous Sam Hillborne arrived yesterday. After getting ti > together I stood back in awe. As it is a Christmas present I was not > supposed to ride it but, screw that. I got on and took

[RBW] Riding posture - advice appreciated

2010-12-20 Thread Paul Yeoh
After looking at some photos taken by Early Grey of me riding his Sam with drop bars (example here:) http://www.flickr.com/photos/25150...@n08/5260456237/ I noticed that I am particularly "bent" in the lower back. Well, no surprise really, I've noticed this elsewhere in my life but cycling on drop

[RBW] Re: Riding posture - advice appreciated

2010-12-22 Thread Paul Yeoh
te exclusively on my own for >6 months now but I'm sure I'd get a lot out of a session in one of your classes. Paul On Dec 21, 1:35 pm, Earl Grey wrote: > I don't play a yoga teacher on TV, but I am one in real life. Come to > one of my classes, Paul, and I'll fig

[RBW] Re: PICS of different new Sam

2010-12-22 Thread Paul Yeoh
Ooh very nice. On Dec 22, 9:33 pm, jandrews_nyc wrote: > Fabulous ! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-

[RBW] Re: How to shim a 1 1/4" threaded steerer for a 1" quill stem

2010-12-26 Thread Paul Yeoh
Hey Gernot, The guy who built our ad trailer did some pretty good work for (what seems v cheap) to me. He can work off drawings. Let me know if you want me to bring you there. Paul On Dec 25, 11:02 pm, Earl Grey wrote: > Thanks, Jim, I was thinking about that option, as well. Probably co

[RBW] Re: Riv Ride Chiang Mai 12-27-10

2010-12-30 Thread Paul Yeoh
Awesome dougP, looking forward to meet you! On Dec 30, 12:24 am, doug peterson wrote: > Gernot: > > Great photos.  100% Rivendell participation is a high bar to meet; > doubt we'll ever get there here in the States. > > Hope I can hook up with you guys when I'm there next month.  Gotta > make tha

[RBW] Re: Riv Ride Chiang Mai 12-27-10

2010-12-30 Thread Paul Yeoh
Nobody's mentioned the caps ?! On Dec 29, 8:07 pm, Earl Grey wrote: > First time we've had 3 Rivendells on a ride. Did my favorite loop that is > about half dirt, time-wise. > > A few photos:http://www.flickr.com/photos/25150...@n08/ > > Cheers, > > Gernot -- You received this message because y

[RBW] Re: Ride report: 100 km ride from the Burmese border to Chiang Rai, Thailand

2011-01-30 Thread Paul Yeoh
emergency ration gummies--paid off as we > > > got to the station in time for a quick bite of restorative soup > > > noodles before hopping back on the bus for the 3 hr ride home. > > > > Cheers, > > > > Gernot > > > > On Jan 31, 10:30 am, Earl Gre

[RBW] A couple of mech questions: chainsuck and a noisy BB

2011-02-14 Thread Paul Yeoh
Hey guys, A couple of questions, 1 on topic, 1 off! On topic first: My almost new hillborne has suffered from chainsuck almost since day 1. Built up by Riv with all the usual Riv bits. 9 spd SRAM chain, Sugino RD2 triple and shimano 7spd freewheel. 30 minutes into a dusty bumpy ride (the problem

[RBW] Re: A couple of mech questions: chainsuck and a noisy BB

2011-02-15 Thread Paul Yeoh
Thanks for all your replies. Seth: Just checked, its not the rails. Patrick: Think I read on EcoVelo to use that paraffin/beeswax ratio. It worked really well when the chain was still clean, chain ran more silent than when new. Matt: Yes, perhaps I should try an 8spd chain. They have bigger spac

[RBW] Re: Computers? No computers?

2011-02-15 Thread Paul Yeoh
Yeah, I'd vote no computer unless you're training for a race and have benchmarks to meet. My cateye strada wireless got knocked off its bracket on an off road ride and I'm not replacing it. I don't race and I find the computer distracts me from the road when I get curious about the ride stats. --

[RBW] Re: Don't tell me that a few lbs don't make a bloody difference!

2011-02-15 Thread Paul Yeoh
Yeah, I still like a light bike, but I guess it depends on what type of ride you're doing. I thought I'd sell my severely undersized 17 lb Felt F55 road bike (alu/carbon duraace racer) after getting the Hillborne, but the Hillborne (heavy with racks, baskets, and phil/schmidt hubs) has just made m

[RBW] Re: A couple of mech questions: chainsuck and a noisy BB

2011-02-15 Thread Paul Yeoh
Matt: Well, its a brand new RR XT derailer so not likely the spring is worn. I did turn in the spring tension screw some more but it made no difference though. Michael: Good to know. I'd like to try a wipperman for next year. Patrick: Hmm I could try that. I think the beeswax is for some element

[RBW] Re: A couple of mech questions: chainsuck and a noisy BB

2011-02-16 Thread Paul Yeoh
s 7 sp > Shimano freewheel on Phil hub, but can't see how that would matter. > > How about BB spindle length? It's a long shot, but if the spindle is > too long, I could see that contributing. > > Gernot > > On Feb 16, 7:19 am, doug peterson wrote: > > > &g

[RBW] Re: A couple of mech questions: chainsuck and a noisy BB

2011-02-16 Thread Paul Yeoh
Much thanks to all your thought and effort! Chain line looks ok looking at the pics. Michael: I'm not sure if that law has been violated... this problem has been chronic. Gernot: I can't judge if its a lot or a little space, but the pics are here if you care to look! I've got calipers thanks, wil

[RBW] Re: A couple of mech questions: chainsuck and a noisy BB

2011-02-17 Thread Paul Yeoh
Thanks again to everyone for your replies. Doug: I'm getting it mostly on the granny ring, sometimes on the middle, with the rear derailer on the smaller cogs. Almost exclusively on dirty, so probably fairly bumpy. Cyclofiend: Hmm... its hard to say. I will have to get some opinions from Gernot a

[RBW] Re: Dyno headlight mounting for Hillborne?

2011-02-18 Thread Paul Yeoh
I have my IQ Cyo mounted the same way Benedikt has, on the front of the Nitto mini front (and in front of a wald medium basket too). It works fab there, might not be the most sheltered though. On Feb 18, 3:01 am, Bob wrote: > I plan to mount a dyno headlight to my fendered V-brake Sam, probably

[RBW] Re: S&S Recommendations

2009-09-25 Thread Christopher Paul
I'd like to add my 2 cents in on the S & S addition. I had it done on my Bleriot in 2005. It cost under $400 and included the cable spliters and coupler wrench. To get that price I agreed to give frame builder just the frame pre-prepped. That meant I had to strip the paint at the places where t

[RBW] Re: Looking for that String in The Custom Color Labyrinth

2009-10-13 Thread Paul D
would be whether you prefer a flawless OEM blue or the flawed green? I will be very curious to see your green colors on Flickr on the bike. To me on this computer screen, it almost looks gray. Paul D. Austin, TX On Oct 13, 11:33 am, "William F. House" wrote: > It was really easy. I kn

[RBW] Re: Looking for that String in The Custom Color Labyrinth

2009-10-13 Thread Paul D
On Oct 13, 2:44 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote: > Dirt washes off.  Pretty paint gives you incentive to keep the bike > clean.  But don't go getting all morose if a perfect paint job gets > marred: it will happen.  It can't not happen. Something to keep in mind, for sure. Ever have them send a vi

[RBW] Re: Looking for that String in The Custom Color Labyrinth

2009-10-14 Thread Paul D
Hey, this is some great feedback on the painting process. Does anyone know how to contact the El Duke Degreaser guy? I really like the green Hilsen shown on Flickr. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Riv geometry and clipless

2009-10-20 Thread Christopher Paul
First question, exactly what kind of pedals are you using? Secondly, the position of the cleat can cause knee, back & other issues (such as "hot foot") if not angled and positioned correctly (including the fore and aft). If you can't snap in, I have to wonder if the cleats and pedals are properly

[RBW] Re: Slightly OT - riding with a herniated disk

2009-10-22 Thread Christopher Paul
Hi Nathan, First question, where is the herniated disk? Cervical, Lumbar etc. Have you gotten an MRI? This is best way to see the actual impingement on the spinal cord. Statistically, 90% of these cases will "resolve themselves" over time. I broke my c-4 disk in 2002. I had to ride in an up

[RBW] Re: Drivetrain question... AHH with 9 vs 10 speeds...

2009-11-17 Thread Christopher Paul
Drive train question: Shimano vs. Sram I have both in 9 speed versions (Sram red 11-34 and Shimano xtr 11-32). Both are great. I'm replacing most cassettes with Sram & sram chains because they are easier to change (chain) and the price is a little better. Nine speeds are a little sturdier beca

Re: [RBW] Cold weather commuting clothing?

2009-12-07 Thread Christopher Paul
Greetings to all cold & wet weather riders! Last year I was riding with a gentleman twice my age (86 years young) in the rain and he was dry and cheerful while I was cold & not so cheerful. He convinced me to get a polypropelyne jacket with a hood. I did and it was the best $20 I have ever spent

Re: [RBW] Re: Correct Bombadil size...

2009-12-18 Thread Paul Sanders
ide so far. I think you can't lose. Don't sweat the fit too much. Paul On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 9:43 AM, Dave Craig wrote: > René > > I went through this dilemma with RBW as well - though I actually went > through THREE different frame sizes on one bike. That's a long

Re: [RBW] Tire Comparison: Grand Bois 30s vs Pasela 32s

2010-01-16 Thread Christopher Paul
Funny thing about the Grand Bois... Got them for my Bleriot 650b in the 32 and absolutely love them. I jumped at the 30's for the Rambouillet when I learned about them. For some reason the ride quality didn't improve on the Rambouillet, in fact it was diminished. A real disappointment, so I sold

Re: [RBW] Rack on Rambouillet

2010-01-24 Thread Christopher Paul
I use an elegant tubus Luna. It is designed for light loads, however I have used it on my rambouillet packed with tent, sleeping bag, air mattress, & clothes (all light weight models) and was a sheer joy. Will do it again this summer! Cheers, Chris On Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 7:10 AM, George Stric

[RBW] another downside to carbon fiber bikes?

2010-03-22 Thread Christopher Paul
A friend of mine was in a long distance training ride last Saturday and hit a pothole and crashed. She broke a few ribs and a clavicle. I wasn't there so I can only go by what has been relayed to me. She was riding a Specialized womens specific design carbon fiber bike at the time. I know her to

Re: [RBW] Re: another downside to carbon fiber bikes?

2010-03-22 Thread Christopher Paul
I don't know about that. Consider running over a pothole, -not a pleasant experience no matter what you are riding. The thud from a carbon fiber feels sharper, where as with steel I feel more "rattled". On Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 4:42 PM, Brad Gantt wrote: > That's too bad. Glad it wasn't worse th

Re: [RBW] Rim / Spoke Cracks... Should I be concerned?

2010-03-29 Thread Christopher Paul
Hello Rick, About 6 weeks ago I was on a club ride descending a local hill (Shannon-Kennedy) behind a ride leader who went down. Miraculously he didn't break anything (although he told me the flesh part of his hand and hip are still tender). Afterward he said he heard a seemingly innocuous creaki

Re: [RBW] Brooks B17 Pre-aged vs. standard

2010-03-29 Thread Christopher Paul
Hi Rene, I got a pre-aged brooks on a Raliegh "One- Way" bike. I had tried unsuccessfully to break in a conventional b-17. I was skeptical of that the pre-aged version would make a difference. However, it was instantly comfortable. I don't know how it will hold up. I have a lot of bikes, so I d

[RBW] Adding grommet holes to steel bikes question

2010-03-30 Thread Christopher Paul
Greetings 2 all, Is it ok to have front rack holes drilled into a steel fork ? Also, is it ok to drill holes for a water bottle cage on the bottom of a steel down tube for a 3rd water bottle? any thoughts on this will be appreciated! Chris -- You received this message because you are subscrib

Re: [RBW] paul's racer brakes vs cantis questions

2010-05-13 Thread Paul Price
looks cool too. I have a Salsa Cassaroll with them and 45mm fenders and 32mm tires with absolutely no clearance issues and no fender squeezing either. Paul On May 13, 2010, at 10:16 PM, cyclotourist wrote: I have Neos on a 700c and Racers on a 650b. LOVE both of them. Just as strong, no

Re: [RBW] Re: paul's racer brakes vs cantis questions

2010-05-17 Thread Paul Price
they are to be brazed to. You can also cut a lot off the end to be brazed to the frame tubes to get the brake arms in closer to the frame for a stiffer setup. Paul www.paulcomp.com On May 17, 2010, at 6:08 PM, S.Cutshall wrote: When I apprenticed with a couple different framebuilders

Re: [RBW] Bleriot should be done by week's end

2010-06-14 Thread Paul Price
Wow, I agree. Enjoy the new bike and the brakes. Huge congrats! Super impressed. On Jun 14, 2010, at 11:32 PM, Brian Hanson wrote: Scott - great story behind the photos - I salute you, Bob, and your family for making it happen! I think I'd put that frame on the wall somewhere. It's pricel

[RBW] Re: 1st Bombadil in the Gallery

2009-03-23 Thread Paul Sanders
Hi everyone, The bike in the Cyclofiend gallery is beautiful. I've admired it on Flickr for several weeks. As a side note, my name is Paul I'm new to the group. In the quest for bigger and fatter tires, I've got a 64cm Bombadil on order that I plan on riding extensively off road,

[RBW] New Bombadil Frame

2009-03-31 Thread Paul Sanders
get some better pictures. The green looks more teal than it really is in this photo. Paul S. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to r

[RBW] Re: New Bombadil Frame

2009-03-31 Thread Paul Sanders
orsion bar, which is about the same sweep as the Bull Moose bars Grant originally envisioned. But the MTB trails won't be open for a few more months. One thing you notice on this frame right away is the multiple rack and water bottle mounts. There are bolts all over the place! Paul On Tue, Mar 3

[RBW] Re: New Bombadil Frame

2009-04-01 Thread Paul Sanders
it anyway. I'm really excited about the bike. It coincides with a busy time at work. I wanted to take a day off and build it up, but it looks like I'll have to wait until the weekend. Thanks for all the tips. Paul On Wed, Apr 1, 2009 at 6:54 AM, ed k wrote: > Paul - I've got anothe

[RBW] Re: New Bombadil Frame

2009-04-01 Thread Paul Sanders
Affirmative on the shifter bosses. On Wed, Apr 1, 2009 at 9:25 AM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > > I'd be very interested to see photos of a Bombadil sized for a > just-sub-six-foot-tall rider and built with very fat (60 mm) tires, > particularly whether the frame has room for fenders over these tires

[RBW] Top mount thumb shifters on drops

2009-04-01 Thread Paul Sanders
I'm looking at my Nitto Noodles and these Sun Race shifters from Rivendell. Anyone running these (or Paul thumbies) on the tops of a drop bar? Do you like them? I see that they need a longer bolt to fit around the road bar width. Thanks,

[RBW] Re: Top mount thumb shifters on drops

2009-04-05 Thread Paul Sanders
where the gears start being useful for off road or climbing. So, that's fine. The 48s would be perfect, and are on the list of next items to order from Riv...but I'm riding it like this for a while. Paul On Sun, Apr 5, 2009 at 9:45 AM, clayton wrote: > > The perfect set up. I

[RBW] Re: xo-1 - in box on ebay

2009-04-07 Thread Paul Sanders
. It will likely live it's life on a pedastal. Perhaps one day it will be passed on to another collector, and then wind up in a museum. Could one say that bike is doomed? Paul On Tue, Apr 7, 2009 at 1:31 PM, Chris wrote: > > two days left and it's at $1284. My guess is the

[RBW] Re: xo-1 - in box on ebay

2009-04-07 Thread Paul Sanders
Point well taken about the museum. I'm glad they are around. I'm being a little tongue in cheek about the whole thing, btw. Paul On Tue, Apr 7, 2009 at 5:22 PM, cm wrote: > > Call me crazy... but isn’t it possible that sometimes a bike is worth > putting on a pedestal, th

[RBW] Re: Here's a post about *riding* a Rivendell!

2009-04-09 Thread Paul Sanders
I was riding along on the Bombadil today and someone said "hang on, there." It ended up being a list member on a Kogswell (also owns an Atlantis), whose name I've already forgotten. Shared a few miles along the greenway before he scooted off to Hiawatha Cyclery. You meet the nicest people on a Riv

[RBW] Re: Things you love about RBW and things that make you groan

2009-04-14 Thread Paul Sanders
27;t always like at first, but really grows on you. I thought John Coltrane was tedious at one point in my life. Now I want Interstellar Space on vinyl AND iTunes :-) Paul On Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 7:02 PM, usuk2007 wrote: > > I'm interested in the amount of comment my original question

[RBW] Re: New York Times Fashion Pieces on Dutch Bicycles

2009-04-17 Thread Paul Sanders
I'm not sure if their relationship with their bicycle is much different than mine if they ride it. On Fri, Apr 17, 2009 at 9:43 AM, David Faller wrote: > Please... > > If NYT ever wants to claim that Californians are superficial ever again, > then they can refer back to this ridiculous article.

[RBW] Re: Ruffy Tuffy tire problems

2009-05-14 Thread Christopher Paul
HI all, this is my first post to this group. About Grand Boise Tires. Got the GB 32 650 B for my Bleriot & absolutely love they way they feel & ride. So I thought it would be reasonable to get the GB 30's for my Rambouilett. Awful. They don't ride or feel the same. It amazes me that the same p

[RBW] Ruffy Tuffy tire /Grand Bois 30 700 tires

2009-05-16 Thread Christopher Paul
My personal experience with the GB in the 700 (30mm) is that they are not nearly as luxurious in feeling as compared to the 650 B, 32mm version and that there is a noticeable decrease in speed/performance from the Ruffy Tuffies. I have a set of each that have around 300 miles each. Any reasonabl

[RBW] Re: Ruffy Tuffy tire /Grand Bois 30 700 tires

2009-05-17 Thread Christopher Paul
Thanks and  Regards, > Marty McHugh > > -Original Message----- > From: Christopher Paul > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > Cc: JimD > Sent: Fri, 15 May 2009 10:32 am > Subject: [RBW] Ruffy Tuffy tire /Grand Bois 30 700 tires > > My personal experience wit

[RBW] Re: Bombadil Owners Question

2009-05-18 Thread Paul Sanders
n I ride it, and if that's not something you like, then maybe it's not the bike for you. Kids on fixies seem to be confounded by it. Since I've purchased the bike, I've put almost no miles on my Quickbeam. That's kind of sad! Paul On Fri, May 15, 2009 at 12:11 PM, Delano

[RBW] Re: Weird sound

2009-05-27 Thread Christopher Paul
ha ha. fortunately I'm not riding in East Africa in the near future. If I do, I'll make sure there is no elephant mating call sound... I cleaned the bottom bracket shell, re greased the bb, and clearned & re greased the pedals. I also did a cursory check of the rear wheel and seat just to cover

[RBW] Re: Weird sound

2009-05-28 Thread Christopher Paul
Greetings, Turns out Jim's thinking was spot on. Today the mating call occurred again despite having re lubed the bottom bracket and pedals. Today took the wheel out and removed freewheel to get to inside of hub. Dried out elephant snot was found. Cleaned and re lubed. Now when I coast, it i

[RBW] Re: Tail wagging the dog?

2009-05-31 Thread Christopher Paul
Investment grade instruments, whether musical, vehicular, mechanical etc are usually the safe play. Why? Because 1) they last longer 2) they function better 3) you enjoy them more 4) if you tire of them down the road, they still will can command strong resale value. Higher quality equipment ov

[RBW] Re: WTT 58cm Atlantis for 56cm Atlantis or Saluki

2009-06-01 Thread Christopher Paul
I have a 58 Rambouilet and a 57 Bleriot. They are both exceptionally comfortable bikes. My pbh is 85. Grant encouraged me to go with the 59 Bleriot, but the 57 was just to comfortable to pass up. From the piecemeal information you gave, my guess is that a 57 Saluki should fit you fine and pro

[RBW] Re: Crank/BB/spindle tips (changing triple to double)

2009-06-12 Thread Christopher Paul
Just a couple of thoughts... Don't know what derailleur you are using, but Shimano has a 22 teeth limit. Once I used an FSA 30-39-53 and it gave me constant headaches with just one tooth over. Your spread between the 26 and 50 is 24 teeth Instead of changing the whole crank, have you consi

[RBW] Re: Installing a Tubus Luna rack

2009-06-16 Thread Christopher Paul
On the subject of mounting racks...Where can I find P joints (or something equivalent) to put on a Rambrouillet's front fork? I want to attach the Tubus Duo. Chris On Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 2:26 PM, 40_Acres wrote: > > Patrick, > > I think the Luna is pretty similar to the Fly, but in stainless r

[RBW] Re: Childrens bikes

2009-06-29 Thread Christopher Paul
Oh, this is a challenge! You are lucky that you are dealing with an eleven year old as the options are much better. I have an 8 year old and could not find a road bike to fit his 52" height. I got him a Fuji "dynamite" and replaced the knobby tires with schwab marathon ones. No comfort issues.

[RBW] Re: Surly Cross Check sizing question

2009-06-30 Thread Christopher Paul
Why not couple your Ram? Speed and All day comfort. The Surely can't hold a candle imho. Cheers, Chris P.S. I want to thank whoever directed me to the Hubbub.com web site for the Mixing Components question. My LBS tried to sell me on a more costly and less desirable 10 speed Campagnolo solution

[RBW] Re: Mixing Components

2009-06-30 Thread Christopher Paul
Finally was able to track down your reply. THANK-YOU My LBS balked about using my parts in this fashion (I have a history of giving them parts and paying for their labor, so this is nothing new). I directed them to the link you gave me, and the owner acknowledged that this was a viable s

Re: SF Peninsula s24 overnight? was Re: [RBW] S24O: Crystal Cove, 6/27

2009-07-04 Thread Christopher Paul
Greetings, August 9th I'm riding from Sunnyvale to San Luis Obispo. I'll be riding a tandem with my 8 yr old boy. The mileage will vary from 40-60 miles per day with stops for waterfalls, animals, volcanic plugs and other unique sights. I'm always up for a s24o. I'm flexible as to distance an

[RBW] Re: Crank arm length on Bleriot

2009-07-08 Thread Christopher Paul
Most Bleriot Owners have experienced pedal strike at one time or another. It last happened to me about 3 years ago while pedaling through a turn. Obviously, I don't lean and pedal on this bike. I also use 170 crank arms, however I use Shimano spd pedals. I don't even think about it anymore. Che

[RBW] Re: new Riv road bike, and my unwanted input for another

2009-07-08 Thread Christopher Paul
Ditto, I love my Ramboiullet too! I use this for all rides, including fast club rides, centuries and touring (so far a week at a time). The Ram is not too heavy nor is it too light. I think Grant got it right with this one. I was surprised when it was taken out of the line up. I imagine the co

[RBW] Re: Bike name idea (was new Riv road bike, and my unwanted input for another)

2009-07-08 Thread Christopher Paul
Assuming that this bike is worthy of "stealing hearts", how about a classy French name, like "Rogue" ? On Wed, Jul 8, 2009 at 12:28 PM, James Warren wrote: > > In the spirit of a bike that will be welcoming on FRIENDLY and athletic > club rides, I would like to recommend the name "Compadre". > >

[RBW] Re: Should I be worried?

2009-07-14 Thread Christopher Paul
I'm shocked to see this on a new bike! Have you made out a will and have current life insurance? On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 5:16 PM, Kelly wrote: > > I bought my new Quickbeam several weeks ago and I love it.  However, > while building it up I noticed a few hairline cracks in the paint > under the

[RBW] Re: photos of my Bombadil build

2009-07-27 Thread Paul Sanders
Thanks for sharing this. Truly one of a kind, and I bet you'll have a blast on it. On Sun, Jul 26, 2009 at 12:15 PM, ANDREW LETTON wrote: > Thanks for the compliments on the build. > Yes, I have a Bruce Gordon derailleur cable disconnect on the front cable. > I plan to add one to the rear cable

[RBW] Bike shops/offroad trails in Duluth, MN?

2009-07-31 Thread Paul Sanders
mes. Just not in the mood for that this weekend.) Thanks, Paul S. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups

[RBW] Re: Bike shops/offroad trails in Duluth, MN?

2009-08-01 Thread Paul Sanders
that, I'm off. Also, thanks for the tip, Jim. Twin Ports opens in a few minutes and I'm swinging by. Paul On Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 1:16 PM, Pete Olson wrote: > > Paul- > The CAMBA trails in northwest Wisconsin may be too far from Duluth > (50-70 miles I would guess) but have lo

[RBW] Re: For Sale: bits from Nitto, MKS, Shimano, Grand Bois

2009-08-15 Thread Christopher Paul
Hi Gino, Will you take pay pal? I'm interested in buying your Nitto Noodle bar and MKS touring lite pedals. Please let me know what is available and I'll send you payment plus shipping. Thanks, Chris Mok On Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 5:53 PM, Gino Zahnd wrote: > > • Shimano BR400 brake levers (2 set

[RBW] Just a bike fantasy

2009-08-31 Thread Christopher Paul
Since I'm working without pay these days, my best moments (when not riding) are pondering bike fantasies. Now I love Rivendell geometry. I also love titanium. Who in the universe could clone a Rivendell in titanium if my ship should somehow or someway come in? I don't want to violate any intell

[RBW] Re: Considering an AHH - Advice sought

2009-09-03 Thread Christopher Paul
Eric, If you are new to riding, no matter what bike you ride (including carbon fiber), you will most likely be slower than your friends when climbing. Cycling over time develops your cardio vascular fitness. The more you do it the better and stronger you get. One advantage you will enjoy with

[RBW] Re: Saddles

2009-09-16 Thread Christopher Paul
Ultimately I found this a trial and error process. I started with a B-17 and it was reasonably comfortable for under 50 mile rides. Unbearably painful over that "trip wire" distance. I found the Terry Liberator Y to be the most comfortable all day saddle and have it on most of my bikes (its even

[RBW] Re: silence of my hub/freewheel

2009-01-27 Thread Paul Cooley
I've had quiet freewheels in the past. I always thought they were on the verge of failure, but there was never a problem with them. As for pedestrians, use a bell. Paul B. Cooley Santa Fe, NM http://carfreefamily.blogspot.com On Jan 26, 2009, at 4:36 PM, k5osx wrote: I have a phil

[RBW] Re: Wiring advice

2009-01-27 Thread Paul Cooley
chainstay, and one on the fender stay. I think the fender stay is safer to run the wire along because it isn't going to be abraded by road objects. Also, be sure you have enough free play in the wire at the headset to wrap around when you turn the handlebars all the way to the side. P

[RBW] Re: Trailers

2009-01-27 Thread Paul Cooley
Expedition rear rack on. Those little Frankenstein bolts that jut out from the bottom of the Expedition rack are in the way, and I didn't want to pull my rear rack off every time I wanted to put the trailer on, so the R Evolution trailer won. I still think of the B.O.B. a

[RBW] Photos of wiring

2009-01-28 Thread Paul Cooley
taillight. I'm not that good at worrying about batteries, and the long life of batteries with LED's makes it even worse. Since I wouldn't have to recharge them every day, I would pretty much forget about them until they ran out some dark night. Paul B. Cooley Sa

[RBW] Ooops, the link for photos of my wiring

2009-01-28 Thread Paul Cooley
I forgot to paste in the link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/44745...@n00/sets/72157611786912729/ Paul B. Cooley Santa Fe, NM http://carfreefamily.blogspot.com --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups &quo

[RBW] Non-Aero Hood Replacements?

2009-01-30 Thread Paul Cooley
y non-aero levers back on. Are there hoods available somewhere? They're the Shimano Dura-Ace from Rivendell circa 2000. I noticed Velo Orange has Cane Creek hoods, but the web site says they are for Dia Compe levers and "may fit others." Does anyone know if they would wo

[RBW] Tolkien Fans

2009-01-30 Thread Paul Cooley
ey trailer). Needless to say, I no longer shop there. I was so angry, eventually, that I spent far more than I had in my budget for my Rivendell. But I did get what I wanted, (though I get angry at the toe clip overlap from time to time). Paul B. Cooley http://carfreefamily.blogspot.com Sant

[RBW] Throbbing When Braking

2009-02-05 Thread Paul Cooley
wheel, so I'm sure it's not coated in spoke nipple oil or anything like that. I've even put new brakes on -- I ordered those Tektro wide cantilevers, and I really like them. What's the solution? Paul B. Cooley Santa Fe, NM http://carfre

[RBW] Re: Throbbing When Braking

2009-02-05 Thread Paul Cooley
to pay a little more attention though. Paul B. Cooley Santa Fe, NM http://carfreefamily.blogspot.com On Feb 5, 2009, at 12:57 PM, Bill Connell wrote: Is it any different with the light on or off? I get this with my Shimano dyno-hubbed wheel when the light is on, and that also has a virtually new

[RBW] Re: Get Your Email Update Here/Non Middle Earth Names

2009-02-12 Thread Paul Cooley
iddle Earth names, but I'm not sure about some of the whackier names. A. Homer Hilson? But that's just me. Paul B. Cooley Santa Fe, NM http://carfreefamily.blogspot.com On Feb 11, 2009, at 10:00 AM, John at Rivendell wrote: I'll be bummed if

[RBW] Re: Has Anyone Tried OYB bags?

2009-02-20 Thread Paul Cooley
No, it just has a regular platform. There's pictures on my Rivendell photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/44745...@n00/sets/72157611786912729/ I've been talking to Jeff at OYB, and I think with his "osage stick" option, it will fit into the space. Paul B. Cool

[RBW] Re: Has Anyone Tried OYB bags?

2009-02-20 Thread Paul Cooley
combo very much. I especially like that I can just pop the bag off the rack and carry it into a store without much trouble. Paul B. Cooley Santa Fe, NM http://carfreefamily.blogspot.com On Feb 20, 2009, at 2:17 PM, Doug Peterson wrote: Paul: The Ostrich looks to be a nice size. Would it w

[RBW] Re: Has Anyone Tried OYB bags?

2009-02-20 Thread Paul Cooley
ut I still use the strap around the upright as well. Paul B. Cooley Santa Fe, NM http://carfreefamily.blogspot.com On Feb 20, 2009, at 4:04 PM, Doug Peterson wrote: Paul: So the decaleur is more stable than just dropping the bag over the vertical loop of the rack? Does the bag still attach to t

[RBW] Re: Beausage...bow? Bue?

2009-02-21 Thread Paul Cooley
For what it's worth, I've always pronounced it bow-sahzhe, not that I recall ever saying it out loud. Paul B. Cooley Santa Fe, NM http://carfreefamily.blogspot.com On Feb 21, 2009, at 1:16 PM, colin p. cummings wrote: Perhaps I'm nitpicking or my mind is too loosely fetter

Re: [RBW] Indianapolis area riders

2012-06-27 Thread Paul Mellen
Atlantis Yorktown IN On Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 11:00 AM, Christopher Wiggins wrote: > I posted this a month or so ago, but never saw it show up. I was at a > advocacy function in the Spring, and saw 4 Rivs. Not used to seeing more > than mine. Any Indy area riders on this board? > > Best, > > Ch

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