[RBW] Re: IRD Roller Drive Headset

2018-07-18 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I love my IRD roller drive headset. But I might get a Stronglight headset from Peter White Cycles next time so there will not be a plastic ring on the locknut to break on my next headset. I have a VO and 600 headsets with black plastic rings and both rings broke. IRD ok so far. But just for all

[RBW] Re: IRD Roller Drive Headset

2018-07-18 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Here is the link to the all silver Stronglight A9 Roller bearing set. : http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/str-hs.php -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an ema

Re: [RBW] Re: IRD Roller Drive Headset

2018-07-18 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I don’t onow. I am guessing the needle bearing is needles mounted in a ring (cartridge?). PJWhite could answer that. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an e

[RBW] Re: Is the Roadeo gone?

2018-07-23 Thread Lum Gim Fong
So where to turn now for level-2degree max slope TT/regular length chainstays/wide tires/snappy ride fully lugged road bike? -- 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, s

[RBW] Re: Outside article on CF

2018-07-25 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I stopped using carbon bikes after my first one. I am 155lbs. and seatpost cracked lengthwise after only owning it for several months, then also cracked the second warranty replacement the same way, even when using correct torque wrench on it. I got an aluminum post for the third try. I got ner

[RBW] Anyone tried Brooks rubber Cambium bartape?

2018-07-25 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I need cush. I like Lizard Skins the best for comfort but it is coming apart after less than 1,000 miles, American. I used to use gel under cotton, but not doing that anymore. Anyone tried the Brooks rubber bartape? https://www.brooksengland.com/en_us/cambium-rubber-1-1.html I need a 4.5mm ba

[RBW] Re: Roadeo touch-up paint

2018-07-25 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I like clear nail polish. Scratches are badges of honor. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To p

[RBW] Re: Anyone tried Brooks rubber Cambium bartape?

2018-07-26 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Also remember I am asking about the rubber cambium, not the cambium that is same texture as the cambium saddles. See link above. I am afraid we will get mixed up since the names are similar. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group

[RBW] Do you think MUSA-RIVbike used sale values will change due to the current non-MUSA production bikes?

2018-07-28 Thread Lum Gim Fong
This is just something I was pondering as I was commuting today. Thought it might make an interesting discussion. >From what I understood before, the order went Wisconsin $- Toyo -Taiwan $$$, even though I think Riv stated in their writings that all were made just as well. Although there

[RBW] Re: Do you think MUSA-RIVbike used sale values will change due to the current non-MUSA production bikes?

2018-07-28 Thread Lum Gim Fong
That’s an interesting point. Of course, MUSA frames may start up again. But like you say -equivalent model at equivalent build quality... Rivendell switch in production made me think of the Fender guitar production wars that used to be. The battle raged for years about MUSAFender guitars vs. Fen

[RBW] New Dia Compe 610s on Redwood.

2018-07-29 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Nice to see a Redwood. The rarest of Rivs I think to hear of on the list. Nice pics. So why “back to 700c”? Switching from 650b? Any reason why? Sometimes I think about trying my bike with 700c again for fun. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owner

[RBW] New Dia Compe 610s on Redwood.

2018-07-29 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Nice to see a Redwood. The rarest of Rivs I think to hear of on the list. Nice pics. So why “back to 700c”? Switching from 650b? Any reason why? Sometimes I think about trying my bike with 700c again for fun. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owner

[RBW] True wheel Spoke “tink” question

2018-07-30 Thread Lum Gim Fong
On my 3 year old 650B front dyno hub wheel (SON/DT36/Grand BoisRim) I squeezed all the spoke pairs and some made a “tink” sound and I could feel them move a tink. Do I need to tension spokes or leave alone as the wheel is in true and rolls straight with no hops? Built by former Riv-dealer. If

[RBW] Re: True wheel Spoke “tink” question

2018-07-30 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I don’t have any 650B LBS so I wonder if they know the right tensions. I will have to ask. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Brooks saddle turning into a banana

2018-07-30 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Wow!! That thing is stretched waay out!!! Congratulations on such a fantastic saddle!! How have the rivets held up with all the stretching? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop r

[RBW] MIT Roadeo coming?

2018-07-30 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Anyone heard any rumblings about an MIT Roadeo frame coming anytime soon? Mayhap 650b?🤩 -- 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+uns

[RBW] Re: MIT Roadeo coming?

2018-07-31 Thread Lum Gim Fong
No, Hilsen has thicker tubing IIRC and Roadini has 6degree sloping TT and isn’t fully lugged. Although the Roadini is probably the best engineered bike on earth right now. I already have two 8/5/8 Rivendells and am interested in trying a 7/4/7 with shorter chainstay Riv like a Roadeo. -- You

[RBW] Re: MIT Roadeo coming?

2018-07-31 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Let me qualify what I said by saying I thought I read Roadeo is 7/4/7. Legolas I thought I read that, too, but I think only way to get is custom . -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop r

[RBW] Re: MIT Roadeo coming?

2018-07-31 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I could do a used Roadeo if the blue one and in good shape if no more new ones coming out. I will email RBW to see. Or..an orange Rambouillet... But I really would like a Roadeo. I will wait to see what they announce in the works for next year. -- You received this message because you are subscr

[RBW] Re: MIT Roadeo coming?

2018-07-31 Thread Lum Gim Fong
*Thanks for the info and asking, everyone!* *RE: Sam Marcos: *Back in 2012/13, I originally looked into one for price reasons while eyeing a new Rivbike, but the full build would have cost almost the same as a Rivbuilt Sam so I went full Rivbike Sam. I already had a used Bleriot. Riding both I

[RBW] Re: True wheel Spoke “tink” question

2018-07-31 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Thanks, that is what I was wondering. The front and back wheels were built by a former Rivbike dealer with plenty experience (College Park Bikes in MD) with these types of wheels so I am guessing all is well. I will just leave it alone for now. It is true and no hops so I figure I will leave it

[RBW] Re: Ride Report - 600-mile tour on Joe Appaloosa

2018-07-31 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Thanks for the report! Interesting and thanks for the pics. Most interesting to read about all the challenges. Rain, mud, skeeters, fitting in trumpet practice. I bet it was very satisfying to survive it all and learn how to do so. Not saying that challenges are any fun. But sometimes I guess one

[RBW] Will a microshift R10 short cage derailer wrap a 2 x 32-11 setup?

2018-07-31 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I know sometimes derailers can handle more than stated sometimes. Just wondering if anyone has done it and worked. Up front: wide low double - 24/40 Cassette: 11-32 8 speed. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe fr

[RBW] Styrofoam in a Ram bottom bracket shell?

2018-07-31 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Speculation: To keep water out? Did Rivendell build it? They would know. Interesting story. Got any cool pics of the bike? I love Rambouillets. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivi

[RBW] Styrofoam in a Ram bottom bracket shell?

2018-07-31 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Oops I see it was riv built -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email

[RBW] Re: Will a microshift R10 short cage derailer wrap a 2 x 32-11 setup?

2018-08-01 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Thanks, you guys. I will have to think about what to do. Sounds like short or mid will work. Short with limitations. But I usually only dump to the small front ring when I need to get up steep hills I can't get up on middle ring with the 40 x 32. Usually don't go into small chainring otherwise.

[RBW] Re: MIT Roadeo coming?

2018-08-01 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Oops... correction: Roadeo tubing is even lighter than I thought, at least when it first came out. Wonder what it will be if MIT? >From an article when the MUSA version first came out: "Mix of Reynolds 725 and TrueTemp OX Plat. As thin as I/Grant could stand to go. (0.65 butts in the tt and dt,

[RBW] Re: MIT Roadeo coming?

2018-08-01 Thread Lum Gim Fong
There was a 53 (my size) for sale here last year but I passed. Price was great, too. It was still bumped at last OP post and not reported sold but by now must be. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this gro

[RBW] Re: Brooks saddle turning into a banana

2018-08-01 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I think that is cool that you got every penny out of that saddle. Still looks nice and you have the rare experience of riding a Brooks saddle for so long to test its limits. Like those rivets. They are like crooked teeth. But plenty of character on that saddle and it is all your riding. So very s

[RBW] Re: What Size Nord Lock washer for Silver Bar Ends?

2018-08-01 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I use beeswax on Silver bar end bolt threads and they rarely loosen. Maybe once a quarter I snug them just for fun. Maybe blue loctite on the threads would hold yours in place? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: Please tell me about your experience with caliper braked Hillbornes.

2018-08-02 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Loved my R559’s with salmon pads on my blue Sam. I ran 42’s with fenders on it. No problem. I see no reason to pay all that money for Pauls. I had Pauls on a Bleriot once and switched to the R559’s and was much happier. Cleaner look and braked better. No more judder. Easy setup. No fuss. Less h

[RBW] Re: MIT Roadeo coming?

2018-08-02 Thread Lum Gim Fong
So you feel the Roadini rode the best out of the three? -- 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 pos

[RBW] Re: MIT Roadeo coming?

2018-08-02 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I am not sure if the Alex cycles Rams are the same as RBW Rambouillets because Alex's fabricator may have left over original lugs to use for their builds but it is unknown what tubing they are using for them, so may not be the same tube specs as the original Rivendells. I guess a call to Alex ma

Re: [RBW] Re: MIT Roadeo coming?

2018-08-03 Thread Lum Gim Fong
RBW said Alex’s Rams might be made of leftover lugs but they don’t know what tubing they would be using so I wonder if it is really the same thing? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rece

Re: [RBW] Re: Please tell me about your experience with caliper braked Hillbornes.

2018-08-03 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I think with slicks you would get way less pebbles thrown up into fenders. From my experience. I only hear pebbles about one time per year with slicks and about 1.5 cm fender clearance all around -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gr

[RBW] Re: Riv riders going on Lancaster Covered Bridge Classic?

2018-08-03 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I think that was the year I did it. Downpour last five miles. Soaked to bone even with Honjo H50 fenders. Saw peeps with brown stripes up their backs which probably wasn't from dirt. If you do the ride fenders are a must to avoid nasty bike clean up and manure-face!!! It is a really fun ride. Not

[RBW] Re: Sealant Seepage

2018-08-03 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Look at the bottom front of your downtube and the bottom front of your BB. Is that splatter also there? If so, that could indicate it didn't come from your rear tire and maybe just road muck. How high is your tire pressure? Are you near the max stated on rim? Maybe ride lower pressure and see i

[RBW] Re: Sealant Seepage

2018-08-03 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Are you running tire pressure at max? If so, lower your pressure and see if it stops. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubs

[RBW] Re: MIT Roadeo coming?

2018-08-03 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Bill Lyndsay first posted about alex cycles having them. I called RBW to see if they knew if the Alex frames were the real deal and they told me the info I posted above about the possible leftover lugs but unknown what tubing Alex would be using since RBW thought they used it all up for their o

[RBW] Re: MIT Roadeo coming?

2018-08-03 Thread Lum Gim Fong
RBW Was unaware but didn’t mind because they have had good relations with the Japanese in the past on projects. -- 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: MIT Roadeo coming?

2018-08-03 Thread Lum Gim Fong
That’s what they emailed back to me that they didn’t mind and wished them well with it, iirc. -- 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-bun

[RBW] Re: MIT Roadeo coming?

2018-08-03 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I contacted rbw about it because i wanted to get one if real and also wanted them to know it was going on. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to r

Re: [RBW] Re: MIT Roadeo coming?

2018-08-04 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I think it would have been nice for them to ask RBW first. But RBW says they have had a really good relationship with “them” (toyo?). So they didn’t mind. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and st

[RBW] WTB: 53 or 55 Roadeo

2018-08-04 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Looking for MUSA Roadeo 53cm or 55cm frame size. Frame and fork or complete. Either fine. PM me if you have one to sell and we will chat. Thanks! I am in Maryland. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

Re: [RBW] Re: MIT Roadeo coming?

2018-08-04 Thread Lum Gim Fong
A few years ago they had more sizes. Guess they got bought up. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.

[RBW] anyone with an albatross handlebar for sale?

2018-08-04 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I have a Bosco. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne

Re: [RBW] WTB/WTT: MUSA shorts, M (or S if new version) / or trade for Patagonia Stand Up Shorts

2018-08-04 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Tip: 7$ Cotton Fruit of loom sweat shorts at wallmart work better than MUSA for me. But MUSA is top quality and great for wet weather. Dries quick. Reflectors. Mike in Ellicott City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

[RBW] Oh the humidity!

2018-08-05 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Dude, 20%?!?! Please! You need to come over here into Maryand and ride out here in the real humidity, under the burning sun which will rip the hide off you. Walk outside. Does it feel like you are breathing soup? Then you ain’t got no humidity!😉 -- You received this message because you are subsc

[RBW] Re: Oh the humidity!

2018-08-05 Thread Lum Gim Fong
You get used to it. We do commuting and centuries around here and it ain't that bad once you get used to it. Getting into a hot car with windows up is still torture, though!!! Of course, a Maryland complainer is rife for attack by a Floridian rider, so I will stop complaining now. I actually lo

[RBW] Re: Oh the humidity!

2018-08-05 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Yes, It’s not so bad. Nice breezes on the bike til 95F then over 100 the breeze feels hot. But still not bad while moving. Only bad when you stop. That’s when the sweat downpour starts pouring. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gr

[RBW] Wayback Roadeo page?

2018-08-05 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Anyone know how to use the Wayback machine to get to the rodeo page that was on the Riv site a few weeks ago? Before they took it down? -- 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

[RBW] FS: Nitto M18 rack

2018-08-05 Thread Lum Gim Fong
In excellent shape. Made for 5kg/10lbs. Loads US (so can take waaay more weight than a Mark’s rack). Stays are cut to 22.5cm. So like the height of barrels on fork of a Sam. Comes with 2 sets of Nitto high quality p clamps (new). $100 shipped in USA Conus Paypal please. Pics coming -- You recei

[RBW] FS: 650b wheel

2018-08-05 Thread Lum Gim Fong
50$ Young Riv bought velocity hub to velocity rim. Spins nicely in hands. True, no hops. Rim tape tops!! $50 I am in Maryland/DC/Balamer corridor (oh, the humidity!) if you want to meet up. Pics ti come. And remember...you can be more in B’more!! -- You received this message because you are subs

[RBW] Re: FS: 650b wheel

2018-08-05 Thread Lum Gim Fong
PS. This is the newer “made in the USA” version that takes GB/Compass tires pretty well. Made in Florida (o, the humidity!!!) -- 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,

Re: [RBW] Wayback Roadeo page?

2018-08-05 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Yes, thank you!!! I knew someone on here used wayback -- 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

[RBW] Re: FS: 650b wheel

2018-08-06 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Iwanson guage also reveals practically no rim brake surface wear at all so a very newish rim. -- 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-bu

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto M18 rack

2018-08-06 Thread Lum Gim Fong
SOLD -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@goo

Re: [RBW] (Belated) New (to me) Bike Day: Rambouillet!

2018-08-06 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Nice!! Congrats! The greens are pretty with that metallic finish! -- 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.c

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

2018-08-07 Thread Lum Gim Fong
How do the Jack Browns (green) compare to the GB Cypres or Compass 32 you have ridden? Thanks for your thoughts. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Oh the humidity!

2018-08-07 Thread Lum Gim Fong
90F 85% humidity in Laurel, MD now. Got to destination right before the downpour started. Hot hot hot!!! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Oh the humidity!

2018-08-07 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Should I say 90 when i rode in, 76 after the storm! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to

[RBW] FS: 53 Bleriot

2018-08-08 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Complete or F/F/H/BB or any parts you want. Synergy Velocity built wheels to LX hubs. Some of the pictures will show a front dynamo we all but that’s not the synergy wheel. So you get a regular front synergy wheel with this bike. I also have Bosco set up if you prefer that. Bike has about 3000 m

[RBW] Re: FS: 53 Bleriot

2018-08-08 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Complete minus saddle, rack, fenders, bottle cages and decaler, pitlocks (but you get new Shimano QR’s = $1150. -- 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: FS: 53 Bleriot

2018-08-08 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Paypal and local pickup or we can split bike flights. -- 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

[RBW] Re: FS: 53 Bleriot

2018-08-08 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Build: Drivetrain: SunXcd rear derailer Microshift front derailer XD600 crankset New chain Super smooth. Silver bar end shifters Tektro R559 brakes. Nitto Noodle 41 New Nitto Tech deluxe stem Shimano BLR400 brake levers Velocity built wheels Synergy to Velocity hub from Rivendell wheelset. Kalloy

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

2018-08-08 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Thanks for the feedback. To me the Browns look cheerful and Rivvy, so might look good on my bike but I definitely like all the GB/Compass tires I have ridden, except for their 700 x 28mm tire. But the tire prices are going sky high and I am shocked that the Browns are 68$ a piece. That's 10$ mo

[RBW] Re: FS: 53 Bleriot

2018-08-08 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Thanks, John! 1. 21cm with that bar height. From top of rack to top of decaleur receiving pins. Bag pins are mounted on GB25 bag at usual leather strip location. Bars about 1.3cm below saddle height. 2. 63cm from top of saddle above clamp center to center of bar clamp. I have a short teach so

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

2018-08-08 Thread Lum Gim Fong
How did the 20$ tires compare to Compass? Y -- 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 gr

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

2018-08-08 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Are your Son’s JB green or blue? -- 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 e

[RBW] Re: FS: 53 Bleriot

2018-08-09 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Answers to John’s questions are above. I am also posting this geo chart . -- 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...@goog

[RBW] Re: FS: 53 Bleriot

2018-08-09 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Answers to John’s questions above. I am also posting a link to Bleriot brochure here: http://www.cyclofiend.com/Images/bleriot_bro.pdf -- 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

[RBW] Re: PSA: Sellers, read your emails

2018-08-09 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Did anyone email me? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-

[RBW] Re: FS: 53 Bleriot

2018-08-09 Thread Lum Gim Fong
New options: 1. As pictured in latest pic from yesterday: *with* fenders/rack/decaleur/Flyer imperial Black(not shown but less than 500 miles on it), Shimano skewers (no pitlocks/bottle cages)- - 1450$ 2. As pictured in latest pic from yesterday: *without *fenders/rack/decaleur/bottle cages,

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

2018-08-09 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I just bought a Roadeo and this is quite the interesting thread. Thanks for the info. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsub

[RBW] Re: FS: 53 Bleriot

2018-08-10 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Just a note on sizing: I am 5’8” 82 PBH I also fit 54 Ram 52 Hillborne 55Bleriot Just for sizing reference if that helps. The short 6cm stem extension I have is because I have a shorter reach than most (I think) and like my bars close. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to t

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Clem Smith Jr. H (high top tube) – complete bicycle

2018-08-10 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Ha! I am in Ellicott City! Never knew a Clem was so close! -- 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

[RBW] Re: FS: 53 Bleriot

2018-08-10 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I think I was confusing people with the old pics and such from the first post. So here are the specific build specs of the complete bike for sale with pricing. This is a 53c frame size Bleriot. Sat in box until 3 years ago when I bought it new in box from PJW cycles and built up by College Park

[RBW] who is he moderator? I need to talk to you. thanks

2018-08-10 Thread Lum Gim Fong
email me at john11.25...@gmail.com having a problem with a FS post I made and now need deleted so I can start over for everyone more clearly. Bit of confusion with the way I posted. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

[RBW] Re: who is he moderator? I need to talk to you. thanks

2018-08-10 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Cool! Thanks, guys! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-o

[RBW] Custom bike report

2018-08-10 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Congrats on the great bike and rides!!! You could try DT shifting to save a little weight, too, and get quicker/crisper shifts. Took me two attenpts on two different bikes but on the Rambouillet it’s second nature now and a cleaner look also. Tip: don’t ever shift a DT lever while your thumb re

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

2018-08-10 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Thanks, ttoshi! I just bought a Roadeo from a lister and glad to hear about the ride qualities and your experience with position on the bars. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Bottom bracket mounting question

2018-08-11 Thread Lum Gim Fong
All things being square taper and rated for same bb spindle length: Can one swap out different square taper cranksets on a square taper bb or better to replace with fresh bb for each new square taper crankset? Like, are there gonna be indentations in the spindle from the first crankset that may

[RBW] Sugino wide/low gone forever?

2018-08-12 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Missed the snap stock blowout at RBW by minutes. Anyone know where else to get them? Soma out, too. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-ow

[RBW] Re: Sugino wide/low gone forever?

2018-08-12 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I tried to add to basket but message says no longer available -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.

[RBW] Re: Sugino wide/low gone forever?

2018-08-13 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Thanks, everyone! I am still debating Silver or Sugino. I prefer new so Alex may be getting a call. -- 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-own

[RBW] Re: Adding Canti mounts to a Ram???

2018-08-14 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I ride my blue 53 Rambouillet 650b with Tektro R559 650b x 42 Compass tires. Kool Stp thinline pads for even extra reach for the braking track on rim. Same bb height as a 650b Bleriot with 38mm tires, so safe around corners . I use 170mm cranks. No need for braze-ons. Oodles of clearannce (~1.

[RBW] Re: Adding Canti mounts to a Ram???

2018-08-14 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Here it is 650b with tons of clearance. https://www.flickr.com/gp/70237737@N00/zD46Mb I tried 700 x 32 but fenders too close. 700 x 28 better but fall hazard as I get sub-28mm tires stuck in road cracks and crash. So 32 minimum for me from now on. or 650b x 42. -- You received this message bec

[RBW] Re: Adding Canti mounts to a Ram???

2018-08-14 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I would at least try 650b before brazing as it is an easily reverse-able experiment, if you have the spare wheels. But you will need Thinline pads with R559 to reach the braking area of the rim satisfactorily, IME. Or those Really long centerpulls Dia Compe makes. Braking feels fine to me with

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

2018-08-14 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I would love to see RBW make a “decailer” (MUSA spelling there, or “D-kaler”) that would hold the rack up even in the event of a fork crown attachment failure. Keep it stem bolt mounted and a tight pin fit like the “Nitto for Pearl stem” decailers have, but then RBW could get the guys at NITTO t

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

2018-08-14 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I have one from them for pearl stems. But i am talking about a bar that comes from stem to backstop to block the rack from moving forward. A regular decaleur could do this, utilizing the bag as the blocker of the backstop (since top o bag is held to stem by decaler) unless the backstop is able

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

2018-08-14 Thread Lum Gim Fong
PS- that Compass one only keeps the pins from jumping out if you hit a big bump. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...

[RBW] How do Rivendells fare fenderless on dry salty winter roads?

2018-08-14 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Yes, fenderless. I grow increasingly concerned, over the years, of front end wrecks due to the possibility of fender or rack failures as I have read about them happenning, and now the latest blagh post. I meticulously mount fenders so as to be as in-built stress free as poss. But I still wonde

[RBW] Re: Adding Canti mounts to a Ram???

2018-08-15 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I double plastic shopping bag it in the rain! 😀 I also have a nice cover that LBS was giving away. I never wanted to buy a legit cover for fear of tearing or not staying in place but I recently saw I think Randijofab makes ond that looks sturdy. -- You received this message because you are subsc

[RBW] Re: Adding Canti mounts to a Ram???

2018-08-15 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Jeremy, SKS P45 fit great over 700 x 28mm tires on blue Rambouillet. Allso for 650b x 42. 709 x 32 approaches my limits of too close with fenders. I like alot of clearance. Honjo hammered H50 fits front. Haven’t checked rear yet. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Go

[RBW] Re: How do Rivendells fare fenderless on dry salty winter roads?

2018-08-15 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Probably better to just put them on for the salty season. I definitely don't want to ride another kind of bike since my commutes are 22 miles round trip and I love my Rambouillet for that. I am careful about mounting fenders and my Sheldon Fender Nuts are still on the bike so easy on/easy off. No

[RBW] Re: Orange Roadini

2018-08-15 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Does it feel snappier than your other Rivs? Easier to pedal on down the road? -- 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...@go

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

2018-08-15 Thread Lum Gim Fong
My limit on my VO Rando rack is filling up my GBerthoud GB25 bag. I don’t add more than thst as I was told that the VO rando is ok up to maybe 15lbs iirc. BTW Those Bertie bags are heavy even empty. My GB 25 is with Nitto for Pearl stems decaleur bar attachment on bag, no stiffner- 604g Hea-vy!!

[RBW] Re: Orange Roadini

2018-08-16 Thread Lum Gim Fong
>From what RBW told me it has a very complex tubeset. Designed for strength >where a bike needs it and lightweight everywhere else. It also has some >amazingly thought out frame features as the frame page on Rivsite describes. Quite a bike!! Congrats on owning such a well designed ride! And the

[RBW] Re: Effect of reach from changing stem length vs raising/lowering

2018-08-16 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Can we see a pic of the bike? Try putting your saddle in KOPS. If the saddle is shoved too far back, KOPS Will bring it forward without damaging anything on your body. KOPS is a pretty neutral place to start. When one sets up a saddle it is not to get closer to the bars it is to move your body i

[RBW] Re: Reflections On My Riv and A Weight Loss Program

2018-08-16 Thread Lum Gim Fong
My *speculative* thoughts on reducing weight on a bike but still keeping good functionality: 1. Luggage - use luggage that requires no rack. Try light bags: Sackville banana sax and sackville bartube, Brooks Milford, etc. 2. Lighter wheelsets. Aerohead by Velocity I think is their lightest rim

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