[RBW] Re: new front racks?
I have never used a front bag but I'm going to experiment this summer with one of those boxy bags with the map case on top. There is a bewildering variety of front racks. What factors should I be considering? I want something I can mount a light (edelux) on. Suggestions? Questions? George S On Jun 3, 4:43 pm, j.m.aydelo...@gmail.com wrote: I already have a VO porteur rack, and love it. I'm still looking for the perfect bag. What I first wanted was one of the Hershberger baskets that sat on the porteur, but those aren't being made any longer. I also considered a Zugster porteur bag, but their waiting list is ridiculously long. I've considered making my own crate or ordering a custom basket, but am still searching... So now that Riv seems to have these racks coming, does anyone know if they plan to make a bag for it? John On Jun 3, 10:46 am, Jeremy Till jeremy.t...@gmail.com wrote: Riv (grant?) mentions it in their (his?) latest Knothole post, in describing the new pictures in the rotation on the main page. It looks nice, like a campee touring rack with an extended porteur style platform. It looks great, and I assume it'll come out somewhere in the $200 price point, given the current price of the campee rack. I guess it'll compete with the VO porteur, Pass and Stow, etc. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: new front racks?
On Thu, 2009-06-04 at 05:21 -0700, GeorgeS wrote: I have never used a front bag but I'm going to experiment this summer with one of those boxy bags with the map case on top. There is a bewildering variety of front racks. What factors should I be considering? I want something I can mount a light (edelux) on. Suggestions? Questions? What brakes do you have? The answer to that will narrow the choice of racks. What fork mounting points does the bike in question have, and how do you feel about P-clamps? That will narrow the range even further. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Wide-brimmed Headwear
I've read all the replies but I'm wondering for those who recommend the boonie and Tilley type hats, how do you keep the front brim from blowing up against the center part of the hat while riding, thus defeating the purpose of any sun-shading/blocking? I've tried Columbia boonie hats, Tilley hats, straw hats, cheap WalMart fishing hats and they all do the same thing. The brim blows up and I look like an steel-stead riding Napoleon. Maybe I'm just going faster? I gave up on these kinds of hats (though the boonie is my favorite off- bike hat), and wear a baseball cap instead while on the bike. It's the only one I've found that the brim stays down shading my face, which I think is where you'd want the shading. Curious how others fare. Cheers On May 30, 7:09 pm, cj.spinner cj.spin...@gmail.com wrote: Let's say maybe I want to noodle around out in the summer sun without a helmet (on deep soft grass and no cars, of course). Wanting more sun protection, I'm thinking something with a wide brim is needed. I sometimes wear a ball cap, but would like more protection for ears and neck. Something reasonably ventilated. As of now, I'm thinking of something along the lines of this stylish option... http://www.flickr.com/photos/targetsalad/3050074733/in/set-7215760968... I wonder, however, if you all have other suggestions. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: new front racks?
On Jun 3, 11:16 am, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: What is this I'm seeing about new front racks? http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/3590671483/in/pool-rivendell and http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/3591479728/in/pool-rivendell If only Nitto would integrate some lateral triangulation in their racks; they'd be stronger, lighter, and better looking than other racks on the market. Until then, they've got the looks. John McMurry Burlington, VT --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: new front racks?
A lot of people like the Acorn bags - a nice tan color with a kind of buckle that's easy to use on the fly. I am very fond of my Bertoud - a standard one with stretchy pocket closures. As for the new racks - proto one looks ungainly to my eye, proto two looks the business! Consider using the Nigel Smythe big box - the ultimate in good looks, durability, and ease of use. Kathryn Eugene, OR On Jun 3, 1:43 pm, j.m.aydelo...@gmail.com wrote: I already have a VO porteur rack, and love it. I'm still looking for the perfect bag. What I first wanted was one of the Hershberger baskets that sat on the porteur, but those aren't being made any longer. I also considered a Zugster porteur bag, but their waiting list is ridiculously long. I've considered making my own crate or ordering a custom basket, but am still searching... So now that Riv seems to have these racks coming, does anyone know if they plan to make a bag for it? John On Jun 3, 10:46 am, Jeremy Till jeremy.t...@gmail.com wrote: Riv (grant?) mentions it in their (his?) latest Knothole post, in describing the new pictures in the rotation on the main page. It looks nice, like a campee touring rack with an extended porteur style platform. It looks great, and I assume it'll come out somewhere in the $200 price point, given the current price of the campee rack. I guess it'll compete with the VO porteur, Pass and Stow, etc. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Wide-brimmed Headwear
A helmet with a rigid brim might pose safety concerns. Jim D. Massachusetts --- On Wed, 6/3/09, Will wpm...@gmail.com wrote: From: Will wpm...@gmail.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Wide-brimmed Headwear To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2009, 8:32 AM Of course there are the hats by Sun Precautions: http://www.sunprecautions.com/shop_all.asp?CAT=haSUBCAT=0h Has anyone created a bicycle helmet with a wide 360-degree brim? On Jun 2, 2:31 pm, Paul paulr...@gmail.com wrote: Don't forget that the Tilley has a lifetime warranty. And they really will replace it hassle free. The problem with the filson is that you can't wash it all that well, not so bad in the rainy winter, but funky in the summer sun. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Wide-brimmed Headwear
Ride slower. :-) On Thu, Jun 4, 2009 at 6:06 AM, dukes...@yahoo.com opa...@gmail.com wrote: I've read all the replies but I'm wondering for those who recommend the boonie and Tilley type hats, how do you keep the front brim from blowing up against the center part of the hat while riding, thus defeating the purpose of any sun-shading/blocking? I've tried Columbia boonie hats, Tilley hats, straw hats, cheap WalMart fishing hats and they all do the same thing. The brim blows up and I look like an steel-stead riding Napoleon. Maybe I'm just going faster? I gave up on these kinds of hats (though the boonie is my favorite off- bike hat), and wear a baseball cap instead while on the bike. It's the only one I've found that the brim stays down shading my face, which I think is where you'd want the shading. Curious how others fare. Cheers On May 30, 7:09 pm, cj.spinner cj.spin...@gmail.com wrote: Let's say maybe I want to noodle around out in the summer sun without a helmet (on deep soft grass and no cars, of course). Wanting more sun protection, I'm thinking something with a wide brim is needed. I sometimes wear a ball cap, but would like more protection for ears and neck. Something reasonably ventilated. As of now, I'm thinking of something along the lines of this stylish option... http://www.flickr.com/photos/targetsalad/3050074733/in/set-7215760968... I wonder, however, if you all have other suggestions. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Ride Invite: Weekly Rough Riders Ramble in La Jolla on Wednesdays at 5pm
Pix from the June 3, 2009 Rough Rider Ramble are here (one Sam Hillborne was in attendance): http://adventurecorps.smugmug.com/gallery/8004109_U3cPa/1/554138... We hope to see you next week or any Wednesday! - Chris Kostman www.XO-1.org --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Wide-brimmed Headwear
I gave up on these kinds of hats (though the boonie is my favorite off- bike hat), and wear a baseball cap instead while on the bike. It's the only one I've found that the brim stays down shading my face, which I think is where you'd want the shading. Curious how others fare. Cheers Patagonia sells what is essentially a long brimed baseball cap with detachable neck flaps. I used it without incident on several tours last Summer and Fall. For the most part I was not riding all that fast, but there were some down hills. The hat did just fine. Be warned you either have to be comfortable with extreme hat hair or ready to wear the hat from start of ride until you hit the shower. On Jun 4, 8:06 am, dukes...@yahoo.com opa...@gmail.com wrote: I've read all the replies but I'm wondering for those who recommend the boonie and Tilley type hats, how do you keep the front brim from blowing up against the center part of the hat while riding, thus defeating the purpose of any sun-shading/blocking? I've tried Columbia boonie hats, Tilley hats, straw hats, cheap WalMart fishing hats and they all do the same thing. The brim blows up and I look like an steel-stead riding Napoleon. Maybe I'm just going faster? I gave up on these kinds of hats (though the boonie is my favorite off- bike hat), and wear a baseball cap instead while on the bike. It's the only one I've found that the brim stays down shading my face, which I think is where you'd want the shading. Curious how others fare. Cheers On May 30, 7:09 pm, cj.spinner cj.spin...@gmail.com wrote: Let's say maybe I want to noodle around out in the summer sun without a helmet (on deep soft grass and no cars, of course). Wanting more sun protection, I'm thinking something with a wide brim is needed. I sometimes wear a ball cap, but would like more protection for ears and neck. Something reasonably ventilated. As of now, I'm thinking of something along the lines of this stylish option... http://www.flickr.com/photos/targetsalad/3050074733/in/set-7215760968... I wonder, however, if you all have other suggestions.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: new front racks?
So, those are my photos. The racks in development will come from Nitto, who knows something about making strong racks. There are a few in development, I took photos only of two. The first (I believe) will attach right to a front mini (with the four eyelets), and may look strange in its prototype form, but in person seems to be about perfect. Patience will yeild more information, I'm sure. Good to know there's rack-age in the works, though! On Jun 4, 8:58 am, J. Burkhalter burk...@yahoo.com wrote: Hey George- For boxy/rando bags, you can't go wrong with either Mark's Rack (http://tinyurl.com/o78xdo) for sidepull/centerpull brakes or the Mini Front Nitto Rack (http://tinyurl.com/oe6q33) for canti's. Both are easily hack-able to accept just about any generator or battery headlight in a protected position that is below the bag and forward to prevent any tire shadow. Both racks come with P-clamps for mounting on forks w/o braze-ons. -Jay Asheville, NC On Jun 4, 8:21 am, GeorgeS chobur...@gmail.com wrote: I have never used a front bag but I'm going to experiment this summer with one of those boxy bags with the map case on top. There is a bewildering variety of front racks. What factors should I be considering? I want something I can mount a light (edelux) on. Suggestions? Questions? George S On Jun 3, 4:43 pm, j.m.aydelo...@gmail.com wrote: I already have a VO porteur rack, and love it. I'm still looking for the perfect bag. What I first wanted was one of the Hershberger baskets that sat on the porteur, but those aren't being made any longer. I also considered a Zugster porteur bag, but their waiting list is ridiculously long. I've considered making my own crate or ordering a custom basket, but am still searching... So now that Riv seems to have these racks coming, does anyone know if they plan to make a bag for it? John On Jun 3, 10:46 am, Jeremy Till jeremy.t...@gmail.com wrote: Riv (grant?) mentions it in their (his?) latest Knothole post, in describing the new pictures in the rotation on the main page. It looks nice, like a campee touring rack with an extended porteur style platform. It looks great, and I assume it'll come out somewhere in the $200 price point, given the current price of the campee rack. I guess it'll compete with the VO porteur, Pass and Stow, etc. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: new front racks?
Acorn makes great bags. I have two saddle bags (2 strap roll and the medium) and they are everything I look for in a product: well made, very functional, and good looking. On Jun 4, 9:25 am, clevewheel clevewh...@gmail.com wrote: A lot of people like the Acorn bags - a nice tan color with a kind of buckle that's easy to use on the fly. I am very fond of my Bertoud - a standard one with stretchy pocket closures. As for the new racks - proto one looks ungainly to my eye, proto two looks the business! Consider using the Nigel Smythe big box - the ultimate in good looks, durability, and ease of use. Kathryn Eugene, OR On Jun 3, 1:43 pm, j.m.aydelo...@gmail.com wrote: I already have a VO porteur rack, and love it. I'm still looking for the perfect bag. What I first wanted was one of the Hershberger baskets that sat on the porteur, but those aren't being made any longer. I also considered a Zugster porteur bag, but their waiting list is ridiculously long. I've considered making my own crate or ordering a custom basket, but am still searching... So now that Riv seems to have these racks coming, does anyone know if they plan to make a bag for it? John On Jun 3, 10:46 am, Jeremy Till jeremy.t...@gmail.com wrote: Riv (grant?) mentions it in their (his?) latest Knothole post, in describing the new pictures in the rotation on the main page. It looks nice, like a campee touring rack with an extended porteur style platform. It looks great, and I assume it'll come out somewhere in the $200 price point, given the current price of the campee rack. I guess it'll compete with the VO porteur, Pass and Stow, etc.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: new front racks?
Here's a pair of very interesting looking racks - maybe an early Bridgestone? Similar front rack angles, albeit a little less width. Dual guarded headlights! Would love to see the bike they came from! http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Bridgestone-English-Bicycle-Bike-Racks-Lights_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ65Q3a3Q7c66Q3a2Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a0Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem53db38a618QQitemZ360160208408QQptZLHQ5fDefaultDomainQ5f0QQsalenotsupported Marty On Jun 4, 1:38 pm, Pete Ruckelshaus pruckelsh...@gmail.com wrote: Acorn makes great bags. I have two saddle bags (2 strap roll and the medium) and they are everything I look for in a product: well made, very functional, and good looking. On Jun 4, 9:25 am, clevewheel clevewh...@gmail.com wrote: A lot of people like the Acorn bags - a nice tan color with a kind of buckle that's easy to use on the fly. I am very fond of my Bertoud - a standard one with stretchy pocket closures. As for the new racks - proto one looks ungainly to my eye, proto two looks the business! Consider using the Nigel Smythe big box - the ultimate in good looks, durability, and ease of use. Kathryn Eugene, OR On Jun 3, 1:43 pm, j.m.aydelo...@gmail.com wrote: I already have a VO porteur rack, and love it. I'm still looking for the perfect bag. What I first wanted was one of the Hershberger baskets that sat on the porteur, but those aren't being made any longer. I also considered a Zugster porteur bag, but their waiting list is ridiculously long. I've considered making my own crate or ordering a custom basket, but am still searching... So now that Riv seems to have these racks coming, does anyone know if they plan to make a bag for it? John On Jun 3, 10:46 am, Jeremy Till jeremy.t...@gmail.com wrote: Riv (grant?) mentions it in their (his?) latest Knothole post, in describing the new pictures in the rotation on the main page. It looks nice, like a campee touring rack with an extended porteur style platform. It looks great, and I assume it'll come out somewhere in the $200 price point, given the current price of the campee rack. I guess it'll compete with the VO porteur, Pass and Stow, etc.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: new front racks?
Mike Flanigan has made some dual guarded head light racks for his AntBikes. If I did not have such a nice city bike already, I would love to get one of his new Boston Roadsters with one of those dual light racks. Unfortunately for us (very fortunately for Mike!) Mike has such a back log of bike orders he has no time to make racks for bikes other than his own. On Jun 4, 12:42 pm, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote: Here's a pair of very interesting looking racks - maybe an early Bridgestone? Similar front rack angles, albeit a little less width. Dual guarded headlights! Would love to see the bike they came from! http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Bridgestone-English-Bicycle-Bike-Racks-Li... Marty On Jun 4, 1:38 pm, Pete Ruckelshaus pruckelsh...@gmail.com wrote: Acorn makes great bags. I have two saddle bags (2 strap roll and the medium) and they are everything I look for in a product: well made, very functional, and good looking. On Jun 4, 9:25 am, clevewheel clevewh...@gmail.com wrote: A lot of people like the Acorn bags - a nice tan color with a kind of buckle that's easy to use on the fly. I am very fond of my Bertoud - a standard one with stretchy pocket closures. As for the new racks - proto one looks ungainly to my eye, proto two looks the business! Consider using the Nigel Smythe big box - the ultimate in good looks, durability, and ease of use. Kathryn Eugene, OR On Jun 3, 1:43 pm, j.m.aydelo...@gmail.com wrote: I already have a VO porteur rack, and love it. I'm still looking for the perfect bag. What I first wanted was one of the Hershberger baskets that sat on the porteur, but those aren't being made any longer. I also considered a Zugster porteur bag, but their waiting list is ridiculously long. I've considered making my own crate or ordering a custom basket, but am still searching... So now that Riv seems to have these racks coming, does anyone know if they plan to make a bag for it? John On Jun 3, 10:46 am, Jeremy Till jeremy.t...@gmail.com wrote: Riv (grant?) mentions it in their (his?) latest Knothole post, in describing the new pictures in the rotation on the main page. It looks nice, like a campee touring rack with an extended porteur style platform. It looks great, and I assume it'll come out somewhere in the $200 price point, given the current price of the campee rack. I guess it'll compete with the VO porteur, Pass and Stow, etc.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: new front racks?
On Jun 4, 2:14 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: Mike Flanigan has made some dual guarded head light racks for his AntBikes. I came across one of these on a brevet last weekend. pretty cool. http://www.flickr.com/photos/22267...@n02/3587344538/ --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Wide-brimmed Headwear
A vote (confirming others here) for the Tilly Endurable Air-Flo models. -- Forrest (Iowa City) On May 30, 7:09 pm, cj.spinner cj.spin...@gmail.com wrote: Let's say maybe I want to noodle around out in the summer sun without a helmet (on deep soft grass and no cars, of course). Wanting more sun protection, I'm thinking something with a wide brim is needed. I sometimes wear a ball cap, but would like more protection for ears and neck. Something reasonably ventilated. As of now, I'm thinking of something along the lines of this stylish option... http://www.flickr.com/photos/targetsalad/3050074733/in/set-7215760968... I wonder, however, if you all have other suggestions. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
