[RBW] Re: Self-adjusting Billie bars

, the clamp diameter should be stamped down under there. > Might not be your issue, but an easy place to start. > > Hope this helps, > Calvin > On Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 6:42:29 AM UTC-7 Rod Holland wrote: > >> Last year, I bought one of the Web Specials, an Appaloosa set up

[RBW] Re: Self-adjusting Billie bars

inches. Long levers make everything easier >> to apply torque. Anti friction paste helps for some. >> >> >> >> On Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 9:42:29 AM UTC-4 Rod Holland wrote: >> >>> Last year, I bought one of the Web Specials, an Appaloosa set up with

[RBW] Re: Self-adjusting Billie bars

like 8+ inches. Long levers make everything easier >> to apply torque. Anti friction paste helps for some. >> >> >> >> On Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 9:42:29 AM UTC-4 Rod Holland wrote: >> >>> Last year, I bought one of the Web Specials, an Appaloosa set up

[RBW] Re: Self-adjusting Billie bars

Oops, that one was intended for Jason. rod On Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 1:16:20 PM UTC-4 Rod Holland wrote: > Cal, thanks! I've never used carbon paste, will approach with caution. > > rod > > >>>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Self-adjusting Billie bars

rs make everything easier to > apply torque. Anti friction paste helps for some. > > > > On Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 9:42:29 AM UTC-4 Rod Holland wrote: > >> Last year, I bought one of the Web Specials, an Appaloosa set up with a >> 1x10 drivetrain, Rene Herse Fleecer R

[RBW] Re: Self-adjusting Billie bars

often a lighter touch than you may think. Longer levers don't > *have* to be used the full length all the time, like a baseball bat you > can choke up as needed. Sometimes you swing for the fences, so to speak, > sometimes just to clear the shortstops reach. Same lever, many > a

[RBW] Re: Self-adjusting Billie bars

; of force, often a lighter touch than you may think. Longer levers don't >> *have* to be used the full length all the time, like a baseball bat you >> can choke up as needed. Sometimes you swing for the fences, so to speak, >> sometimes just to clear the shortstops reach. Same le

[RBW] Re: Self-adjusting Billie bars

ottom brackets >>> joyously easy. With that longer lever also comes it's judicious application >>> of force, often a lighter touch than you may think. Longer levers don't >>> *have* to be used the full length all the time, like a baseball bat you >&g

Re: [RBW] Re: Self-adjusting Billie bars

burly guy. > He took a look and said, "We can fix that," then walked back to the > workbench and picked up a huge crescent wrench. He torqued the hex-head > clamp bolt and yep, it never slipped again. > > Again, all steel, bar, stem, and bar clamp bolt; but torque d

[RBW] Stubby Front Derailleur with a triple crank?

I'm wondering if the Stubby Skeleton Key front derailleur offered by Riv will work with triple cranks and shifters? 3x9, hopefully. 3x10? If it will work with a triple, any guidelines for success-prone configurations? This isn't directly addressed in the product copy on the Riv site, except "Th

Re: [RBW] Re: Stubby Front Derailleur with a triple crank?

El Cerrito, CA > > On Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 12:19:54 PM UTC-7 Rod Holland wrote: > >> I'm wondering if the Stubby Skeleton Key front derailleur offered by Riv >> will work with triple cranks and shifters? 3x9, hopefully. 3x10? If it will >> work with a trip

[RBW] What do Rivendell riders wear for cycling shorts for long rides?

Merino wool microweight boxers (I use the Smartwool brand, but there are others on the market) and MUSA shorts. Good for a full day on the bike, in my experience, but YMMV rod -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscrib

[RBW] What do Rivendell riders wear for cycling shorts for long rides?

Correction: what I called "boxers" are actually "boxer briefs", a nuance that probably makes a fundamental difference after a day on the road. Microweight Merino wool under Musa shorts, in any case... rod -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Laptop carriage

I use an Arkel Commuter pannier for a full-size, builds-upper-body-strength, nobody-would-mistake-it-for-tablet Dell laptop. The built-in laptop pocket not only has protected the device against normal road vibration, but also brought it throu

[RBW] Winter cycling pants

I've had good luck with Sport Hill 3P XC pants, with a merino wool base layer as needed. Plenty warm enough for tbe worst that Massachusetts winters dish out. rod -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this gro

[RBW] Soma C line: first ride & impressions

Anyone tried mounting these on a Rambouillet? Would they fit? rod -- 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.

[RBW] Re: Kneesavers, is there a more reasonable alternative?

I've used Knee Savers in a couple of sizes on two bikes, together with Grip Kings. Aside from the fact that I no longer have the dollars spent on them, I'm pretty happy with the results. Given my anatomy (shoe size and turn-out), I wouldn't be able to use the Grip Kings otherwise. rod On Tuesd

[RBW] Re: Which RBW Velosophies have worked for you? Which haven't?

I'll join the amen chorus for platform pedals (no more low-speed falls at the end of a long ride!), wider tires (given Massachusetts roads, every ride is mixed-terrain), and fenders (except when I remove them to fit even wider tires). rod On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 12:05:09 AM UTC-5, Mich

[RBW] Re: Compass 26" tire vs. Soma New Express 26" tire.

I put 600 miles on a pair of the Compass 1.75" tires last season on a Surly Trucker DeLuxe, mixed-terrain riding that included some very stoney abandoned carriage roads. They roll well, and have held up to a fair bit of abuse. Go for it. rod -- You received this message because you are subscr

[RBW] Grant on tires

In case no one has pointed it out, tire with a wire bead and robust sidewalls also make better hula hoops... rod -- 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 emai

[RBW] Re: Nanoreview, Barlow Pass 700x38C on Dyad

Just mounted mine: 35.4mm on Alex Adventurer rims, measured in their virginal state. Will measure again after a few hundred miles. I got the blackwalls, like their looks. rod On Wednesday, March 19, 2014 9:01:06 PM UTC-4, Christopher Chen wrote: > > Measures out to 34mm right now, but that migh

[RBW] Re: Nanoreview, Barlow Pass 700x38C on Dyad

btw, used Schwalbe SV17 tubes... On Saturday, March 22, 2014 5:54:13 PM UTC-4, Rod Holland wrote: > > Just mounted mine: 35.4mm on Alex Adventurer rims, measured in their > virginal state. Will measure again after a few hundred miles. I got the > blackwalls, like their looks. &g

[RBW] Re: Nanoreview, Barlow Pass 700x38C on Dyad

at somewhat lower pressure. Happy! At the end of this first ride, the tires measured 36.27 mm. rod On Saturday, March 22, 2014 5:54:13 PM UTC-4, Rod Holland wrote: > > Just mounted mine: 35.4mm on Alex Adventurer rims, measured in their > virginal state. Will measure again after a fe

[RBW] Re: Nanoreview, Barlow Pass 700x38C on Dyad

A friend is wondering about how the Cayuse Pass (700x26) measures. Anybody try that one? rod On Sunday, March 23, 2014 4:55:12 PM UTC-4, Ty Graham wrote: > > I jammed the 700x38 EL Compass Barlow Pass on a Rambouillet just as an > experiment. Didn't even ride it since my QR interfered with my

[RBW] Re: Nanoreview, Barlow Pass 700x38C on Dyad

ith them on this ride to add good climbing to their list of virtues. rod On Sunday, March 23, 2014 12:48:45 AM UTC-4, Rod Holland wrote: > > Took my first ride on the 700cx38mm Barlow Pass Extra Light tires today, a > little 14-mile shakedown. They remind me, a lot, of the GB Cypres EL

[RBW] Re: Barlow Pass - using it, liking it

Light, supple, wide (38mm) tires that roll fast, beg for, and reward, acceleration, corner precisely, run well at low pressures, and soak up rough pavement and gravel vibrations. Easy to love. rod On Wednesday, April 2, 2014 12:22:40 AM UTC-4, Mike On A Bike wrote: > > Could you describe why y

[RBW] Re: 26" Tire Suggestions?

I've had good results on 26" with both Compass 1.75" and Big Ben 2.15". The Compass is speedy and nimble, while still good for mixed-terrain use; the Big Ben takes a little longer to get up to speed, but rolls over the damnedest things without complaint. I run the Compass on a Surly Trucker DeL

Re: [RBW] Re: good blug post on rim and disk brakes

Fear... -- 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@

Re: [RBW] Re: good blug post on rim and disk brakes

Specifically, the thought of a Nordavinden retrofitted with disc brakes scares me. There are disc-native Rawlands that have a loyal following, though, with more rumored to be on the way. rod -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

Re: [RBW] Re: How hot is your town?

Boston area: high of 89, 88% relative humidity. The natives complain about the heat and humidity. I'm from South Georgia, and know better. rod -- 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] What do Rivendell Riders use for gloves below 35 degrees F?

For temperatures below 20degF, I wear Empire Wool & Canvas ICEBIKE Mittens. Cozy on a monumental scale, made in Duluth, where they know from cold. This link tells the tale, including the fact that they're skipping a production year (I expect they'll be back next year). http://www.empirecanvaswo

[RBW] Re: First Grand Bois Flat :-(

Grand Bois Cypres Extra Leger (32mm), 1000 miles of mixed-terrain riding, 1 puncture flat (small wire). Also, one sidewall nick that I didn't notice but my LBS caught while servicing the bike; that's patched, and the tire still seems serviceable. When the snows came, I switch to Continental Top

Re: [RBW] New Compass tires?

Amen. I'm running the Compass Barlow Pass Extralight 38mm on my 700C LHT, and Compass 1.75" on my 26" Trucker DeLuxe (I know, two LHTs, call me eccentric). I ride both on all terrains, which in Eastern Massachusetts includes a ration of single track and plenty of rocky "abandoned carriage roads

Re: [RBW] New Compass tires?

What's interesting is that your work is stimulating end-user experimentation with both tires (for the bikes we have) and bikes (bike n + 1 will be 650B). Given the relative costs of both, the velocity of experimentation with new tires is much higher than the velocity of experimentation with new

Re: [RBW] New Compass tires?

I fear Jan is requiring that we think of two or three things at once. Previously, he's laid out ranges of ideal tire size for specific wheel sizes, based on the effects of rotational inertia on steering, among other things (tire weight, air volume). For 700C, 32mm was the top of the range, driv

Re: [RBW] Surly after Riv

I've got two. Dandy steel bikes, 10,000 happy miles on one of them. No roaches on mine. rod -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunc

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa?

You can teach that old dog some new tricks with some supple Compass tires. Been there, done that, liked the results. rod On Thursday, November 20, 2014 10:17:05 PM UTC-5, Benz, Sunnyvale, CA wrote: > > On Thursday, November 20, 2014 10:04:10 AM UTC-8, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: > >> >> For the price p

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa?

Of course, it's worth noting that the biggest input to the ride signature for the LHT (comfy, stable) is its long chainstays/long wheelbase. Given that those attributes figure prominently in the pending River introductions,that might be food for thought for those who dislike the LHT's ride/handl

[RBW] Re: Compass Barlow Pass tires

On Friday, May 9, 2014 9:50:22 PM UTC-4, EricP wrote: > > A pair of these tires have found their way onto my Sam Hillborne. Realize > they will stretch some, but at first glance, they looked a lot skinnier > than the Baby Big Bens that were on the bike. > > Due to recent bad weather, only was

[RBW] Re: Compass Barlow Pass tires

After 250 miles, my pair of Barlow Pass tires measure 37.6mm; they should stretch a bit for you with use. rod On Saturday, May 10, 2014 3:31:02 PM UTC-4, Rod Holland wrote: > > > > On Friday, May 9, 2014 9:50:22 PM UTC-4, EricP wrote: >> >> A pair of these tires have fou

[RBW] FS: 58.5cm Curt built Riv Custom F/F/HS/FD

Beautiful bike. What tire clearance? rod -- 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 grou

[RBW] Re: Riv Owner Qualifications

Interesting. Thinking about my own bikes (700c Surly LHT, 26" Surly Trucker DeLuxe, old 26" GT Karakoram), I see a blending of the influences of three men: Grant Petersen, Jan Heine, and Peter White. It has been argued that the Surly LHT geometry was broadly derived from the Atlantis; whether t

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Big Ben opinions

Last year, while building up a Surly Trucker DeLuxe, I ordered a pair of 2.15" Big Bens and a pair of Compass 1.75". I put the Compass on the Surly, thinking I'd try switching the Big Bens in later, but absolutely fell in love with them--fast, agile, comfy, good on-road and off--and never swappe

[RBW] Leather gloves (fingerless mitts) ?

I turned to Specialzed 74's for short fingered leather gloves with no gel padding, just an extra leather layer on the palm. They work for me on long rides. YMMV. http://m.specialized.com/us/en/ftr/gloves/road-gloves/74 rod -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Tires for wet roads

I can give good reports on Continental Contacts 700c x 37mm tires for wet weather, urban commuting. Good tread, grippy rubber, very flat resistant over 8000 miles ridden. Roll somewhat sedately. On the other hand, Grand Bois Cypres Extra Leger 700 x 32mm also do nicely in wet weather, roll like

[RBW] Re: Tires for wet roads

I can't currently measure the Contis myself, since I swapped them out after 8k miles (with rideable tread left!) in order to give the GB's a go. However, a survey of old forum posts suggests that other folks have measured them at ~34mm, so they might work for you. Note that rim width will matter

[RBW] Re: Shoe Recommendations for VP Thin Gripsters (or Grip Kings)

I've been riding Grip Kings and Thin Gripsters for several years now using five.ten Impact shoes. The charm is the sole, which has a very high coefficient of sliding friction; this translates to great foot retention on t

[RBW] Re: Shoe Recommendations for VP Thin Gripsters (or Grip Kings)

Five.tens and wide feet are an iffy proposition. I've had one pair of my five.tens stretched, which helped a bit, and tried ordering the next pair one size up, which also helped a bit. They work so well that I've probably ignored that a bit more than I should, but did end up giving one pair to m

[RBW] Re: What's your winter project?

Aside from a bit of winter riding (aside from snow shoveling, my only winter sport)... Work with my LBS to build up a Rawland Nordavinden framset. Practice breaking down, packing, unpacking, and reassembling my S and S coupled travel bike until I get the process down well enough to actually tr

[RBW] Favorite weather to ride in.

For me, it's not so much the temperature that's a factor as the length of the day. Here in Eastern Massachusetts it gets dark astonishingly early by the late Fall and through the Winter. While I'm happy enough to ride at night, I find that that puts a limit on the length of my rides at those sea

[RBW] Re: Winter Welcome Wagon [Share Your Pics]

My annual sacrifice to the icy, salty Eastern Massachusetts winter: a 1987 GT Karakoram rigid frame mtb running studded Nokian W240 26 x 1.75 tires. Good, cold fun. rod On Monday, Dec

[RBW] Re: Winter Welcome Wagon [Share Your Pics]

Thanks, John. Come summer, it gets a pair of 2.15" Schwalbe Big Bens and goes bouncing over things in the woods. rod -- 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

[RBW] Re: Compass 26 × 1.75 Feedback requested

I run Compass 1.75" on one bike, 2.15" Big Ben's on another (how I ended up with two 26 inch bikes is a long story). I run both on mixed terrain, with good results. The Compass tires spin up faster, and I use them for day-long rides (75+ miles) with a mix of pavement and trails. The Big Bens wil

Re: [RBW] Re: Compass 26 × 1.75 Feedback requested

I'd certainly welcome (read, buy) a wider version of these tires. I'd also go for an Extralight version (that might require a change to the tread, however). rod On Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 2:51:54 PM UTC-5, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: > > Jan's article on what he dubbed a "90% bicycle" or someth

[RBW] Re: Vittoria Voager Hyper Tires on Long Low.

My understanding is that they are the same tires, rebadged a couple of years ago. rod -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsu

[RBW] Re: Spring thaw...for real?!?!?!

After a month with lots of cold and snow and no thaws to speak of--fun if you were running aggressive treads and studs--we're now getting a rapid cycle of thaw/freeze that seems perfect for giving bike paths a rutted ice surface: nasty. The roads are a marginally better bet, clear of snow and (

Re: [RBW] Bigger Jack Browns?

Yeah,you could do that... rod -- 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 ema

[RBW] Re: New fat 700 tires! 700x42 ultra light

They did try with the C-Lines, but the Barlows showed up almost immediately thereafter. I ended up with a pair of each, along with a pair of Resist Nomads and a pair of Vittoria Randonneur Hypers. I'm not sure what came over me... Mounted the Barlows, and never looked back. rod On Friday, Octo

[RBW] Re: New fat 700 tires! 700x42 ultra light

If you do that, order one for me, too... rod On Friday, October 9, 2015 at 1:15:51 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > If you forced me to order a Custom Rivendell today, I would order a > roadish Riv with Roadeo tubing (the lightest GP is comfortable with using > for me). It would have a geomet

Re: [RBW] Re: For those of you who don't subscribe to the Compass/BQ mailings ... New Compass Tires Now Available

On Monday, October 12, 2015 at 12:05:05 PM UTC-4, iamkeith wrote: > > > - Even though I won't need one, I got curious and decided to check the > news regarding the Ravn progress, over on the rCog forum. Looks like that > project might be dead. Or at least its not going to be the uber-bike th

Re: [RBW] Re: For those of you who don't subscribe to the Compass/BQ mailings ... New Compass Tires Now Available

Sun Rhyno Lite rims (27.5mm width, if memory serves), on Chris King hubs. rod -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@g

[RBW] Re: All arounder Handlebar recommendations GO!

Just to be contrary, I'll through Noodles into the mix. I find they give me a very comfortable range of upright positions, as well as some very useful more aggressive ones. rod On Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 10:45:35 PM UTC-4, drew wrote: > > I have a sam and a hunqapillar. sam had mustache ba

[RBW] Re: BQ to publish study of pedal retention usefulness in Summer issue

Just scanned the tables of contents for the Summer and Autumn issues, and didn't see it. Maybe I missed it. rod On Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 2:18:13 PM UTC-4, George Schick wrote: > > Now that Summer is long past, does anyone who subscribes to BQ have a > synopsis of what they found out abou

[RBW] Re: BQ to publish study of pedal retention usefulness in Summer issue

14, 2015 at 10:20:23 AM UTC-4, Rod Holland wrote: > > Just scanned the tables of contents for the Summer and Autumn issues, and > didn't see it. Maybe I missed it. > > rod > > On Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 2:18:13 PM UTC-4, George Schick wrote: >> >> Now th

[RBW] A couple of Sackville questions

As part of a build of a Rawland Nordavinden, I installed a Nitto M-18 rack. I just ordered a Small Sackville TrunkSack for that, seemed like a way to get ~3L of capacity without having to make annoying choices about the Rawland's cockpit (I'm currently set up with interrupter levers, and like '

[RBW] A couple of Sackville questions

Thanks to both Patricks for your swift and helpful replies! rod -- 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.co

[RBW] Re: Flat pedal shoes

+1 for the New Balance Minimus MX20. Likewise for five.ten... although if your feet are wide, you may find yourself trying to prioritize retention and pain with those... rod -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [RBW] Re: Smart Guys: Bicycle Helmets Reduce Injuries

Michael, Good point about what helmets are designed to prevent. Last summer, during an otherwise pleasant off-road ride, I had a low speed crash

[RBW] PSA: Canti-Rom on ebay

Interesting... wonder what size? rod -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, s

[RBW] Re: Christmas Goggles!

Patrick, that's great! There's nothing better than a good pair of goggles when the Winter weather gets frisky. Merry Christmas from Massachusetts! rod On Friday, December 25, 2015

[RBW] Winter gloves

+1 for the Empire Wool and Canvas IceBike Mittens! Love 'em. Then there are various ski gloves. I went nuts with those during Boston's miserable winter last year. Will be testing a few that I got on sale at the end of the season out this season. One trick is to keep the core toasty... that make

[RBW] I Bailed Off Flicker

I've had good luck with Picassa. But I've got a high tolerance for Mr. Google... rod -- 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] Garbage Pail Riv sighted in Berkeley

Seems to me this one was beaten to death in an earlier thread... but it's got a certain zombie-like resilience... rod -- 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

[RBW] How to measure Noodles?

I guess this falls under the heading of 1st World Problems, but I've got several Nitto Noodles in the house, and have lost track of how some are sized. Can you suggest a specific measurement I can take that will give me the stated width of the bar? Drops, center-to-center? Or... ? Thanks, rod

[RBW] Re: How to measure Noodles?

Thanks, Joe and Ian. That's what I needed. rod On Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 12:48:53 AM UTC-4, Rod Holland wrote: > > I guess this falls under the heading of 1st World Problems, but I've got > several Nitto Noodles in the house, and have lost track of how some are > si

[RBW] Re: N+4?

k! > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > > On Monday, July 2, 2018 at 7:00:47 AM UTC-7, Rod Holland wrote: >> >> As someone wisely pointed out on this group, if you see a Riv frame you >> like, it's best to buy it when it's offered. On that basis, I just o

Re: [RBW] Re: Oh the humidity!

Had a nice 31-mile ride through Eastern Massachusetts, 96degF and 50% relative humidity (I think). Ride report at https://www.bikeforums.net/20492484-post7556.html. Similar conditions today, but I'm sitting it out; turns out to be the second day of an ozone alert; noticed the haze yesterday, an

[RBW] Re: Grant is asking us to not run baskets on Nitto Racks

I've used Jandd Expedition rear racks for years, very happily. I'm eyeing the Extreme front rack for use with an OAC Rambler, a bike built for front loads. I'm heartened to hear your experiences with it. rod -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Own

[RBW] Re: Jack Brown green/Cypres/Compass 32/ impressions?

No experience with Jack Browns of either hue, but have put in several thousand miles on GB Cypres ELs, and about a thousand miles on Compass Stampede Pass ELs. Both these tires are 32mm +/-. I also ride a range of Compass tires in larger sizes on other bikes: Barlows, Snoqs, RTPs, (all ELs) eve

[RBW] Re: Jack Brown green/Cypres/Compass 32/ impressions?

Jim, Out of curiosity, at what pressure where you riding the Compass 35s? That seems to make a difference for flatting. rod On Thursday, August 9, 2018 at 12:57:49 AM UTC-4, Jim S. wrote: > > Well, funny you should ask. I just completed a St. Louis to New York tour > with my son. My son was ri

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

I've had success with GB Cypres on DM-18 rims. Similar remarks apply to Stampede Pass. I've always had a naive theory that DM-18s and CR-18s are similar, but I've never put my hands on CR-18s, and don't actually know that. ;-) rod On Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at 1:36:46 AM UTC-4, Lum Gim Fong

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

Reed, I'll raise you a few pounds. At 227, I'm very happy with the lively handling of my 58 cm Nordavinden. I'm also delighted with my two Surly LHT variants (700c and 26"), and my Ebisu All Purpose. I can tell the difference in handling among them, of course, but can ride any of them fast and

[RBW] Re: PSA- Rambouillet FS in Boston

I drove over to JP this afternoon and found the bike. "So, whaddya think?" I said. "Take me home," said the bike. So I did.

[RBW] Re: PSA- Rambouillet FS in Boston

crank, too. > > Hope to see it on the road/bikeway sometime. > > shoji > Arlington MA > > On Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 3:08:47 PM UTC-4, Rod Holland wrote: >> >> I drove over to JP this afternoon and found the bike. "So, whaddya >> think?&qu

[RBW] Re: PSA- Rambouillet FS in Boston

Joe, Thanks! This orange Riv is certainly giving me a sunny disposition on a cloudy New England day...

[RBW] Re: PSA- Rambouillet FS in Boston

Siblings! rod On Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 6:41:25 AM UTC-4, thalasin wrote: > > I have RB032!! > > Tracy > -- 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

[RBW] Re: PSA- Rambouillet FS in Boston

Thanks! I'm still grinning! rod On Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 11:13:32 PM UTC-4, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > > 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

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

ng those oversights. > > Andy Cheatham > Pittsburgh > > On Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 11:33:22 AM UTC-4, Rod Holland wrote: >> >> Reed, >> >> I'll raise you a few pounds. At 227, I'm very happy with the lively >> handling of my 58 cm

[RBW] Re: PSA- Rambouillet FS in Boston

No, I don't, although a 3rd party did initiate a list discussion about it prevously. I'm guessing it got to BnB as a result of a charitable donation. rod -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and st

[RBW] Re: PSA- Rambouillet FS in Boston

Thanks, I'm psyched about it. rod -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA- Rambouillet FS in Boston

you when I’m riding > through JP! > > Happy riding! > > Peter > > On Thu, Oct 4, 2018 at 3:53 PM Rod Holland > wrote: > >> Thanks, I'm psyched about it. >> >> rod >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subs

[RBW] Re: PSA- Rambouillet FS in Boston

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[RBW] New Canti Sam Tire Clearances (Soma Supple Vitesse 48?)

I've been running Snoq ELs since they came out, and can't praise them enough. Lately I've been noticing how they let me fly over broken and uneven pavement in urban settings. Wonderful all-road tires, light, speedy, and cush. rod -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the G

[RBW] Re: PSA- Rambouillet FS in Boston

hZ7wl_SITYuWTNwJhfeRIOOD-hr64Ky2Rc4I0PlpPYzrUdP1zzd9s5pyqAM1torVbDf5L2jk2_wKjPlbSncyeRdp2sdt9pNMDWAJB8nF88Uz0FZk_aNwy3R1Qvx2fvvds0u91me07m5pVLfbXFTVxh5kurnZQG5JmKmeES8AAtCVQd_TxYXVBAarUKExdmBBsV2yG-kJGTa8j9AXHYlvubNJfvR1P8hzzqflxFdeaP5btrc07x-vEPurPA-q19_177o_F5Jbxe7RfzesE35v9Fcur1Y127RndOU5dzGQ12E2myS9AjWS6nx4xuw_gWBvfuyoGopG8DNrtyhjWK9DW2p1hdYe6tHNSq_CY7bJKbSnOvv7a7EWAA=w353-h626-no> rod On Friday, October 12, 2018 at 12:37:00 PM UTC-4, Rod Hol

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

On a ride with my new-to-me orange Ram, I encountered two episodes of this, on a 20-mile ride on Minuteman Commuter Bikeway: May I photograph your bicycle? (this really happened...) Interestingly, they photographer wasn't keying off "Riv" per se, but thought it was a beautiful steel bike (an

Re: [RBW] Re: Things I wish Rivendell still sold..

The 26" Surly LHT fits Rat Taps with fenders, and is a hoot to ride. (Lest anyone feel the need to reflexively advance the "feels dead" trope, let me suggest that Compass tires have a vivifying effect). But agree, a Riv offering in larger frame sizes that mounted Rat Traps would be a GOOD THING.

[RBW] Clem-L pump, frame or other

I've got a 45 cm Clem-L in the pipeline, a gift for my consort. I'm wondering what to do about a pump for that bike. My reflexive choice of a Zefal HPX doesn't look like it will fit, at least not as straight-forwardly as it does on the pegged, diamond-framed bikes I'm most familiar with. So, wh

[RBW] Re: Clem-L pump, frame or other

n Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 11:10:20 AM UTC-4, Rod Holland wrote: >> >> I've got a 45 cm Clem-L in the pipeline, a gift for my consort. I'm >> wondering what to do about a pump for that bike. My reflexive choice of a >> Zefal HPX doesn't look like it will f

[RBW] Max tire width for current-generation canti-Sam?

I haven't seen a full geometry chart for this year's run of canti-Sams. I've come by a 58cm tuxedo frameset, and am wondering what the maximum 700C tire clearance is likely to be. I'm confident I can get Barlows or Snoqs to fit, with fenders, but wonder about whether there's room beyond that. r

[RBW] Re: Max tire width for current-generation canti-Sam?

Oops, I seem to have flunked Reading Comprehension... thanks! Should be interesting to see what new tire options emerge... rod -- 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

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