[RBW] FS or trade: Grand Bois Cypres 650Bx32 tires
I bought a 650B wheelset from a friend who is downsizing his bike collection to what he considers the new optimal number of bikes: One. So he threw in all of his tires, four Grand Bois Cypres 650Bx32, as well. I prefer to ride on wider 650B tires, so would like to sell or trade these. Two of the GB Cypres 650Bx32 tires are brand-new, still in their unopened bags. The other two have been slightly used. One has no signs of wear, probably a front tire. The other, the fine tread down the centerline of the tire (4mm wide) is just slightly worn smooth, probably a rear tire. New, these would be $64 apiece from Compass Cycles bicycles but bought as a set of four there would be a $5 per tire discount. My guess as to a fair price would be: $50 each for the new, $40 for the front, and $30 for the rear. I'll give you a $15 discount if you buy all four. Shipping will be actual cost, I have no idea what that is but doubt that it will be too much different than the $11 that Compass charges. Of course, local pickup would be fine (DC area). Or ... I'd consider trades for Grand Bois Hetres, Pacenti Pari-Moto (prefer the black-wall) or for the Soma B-Line. Nick -- 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.
RE: [RBW] Riv Rally East 2012
I'm in, Bobby. And if anyone feels like flying in sans bike, I've got loaners in the 59cm to 61cm range. Pics on the Flickr group make it look like a GREAT ride. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Montclair BobbyB Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2012 11:24 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Riv Rally East 2012 OK, it's a new year, and I'm starting to get excited about Riv Rally East 2012. Here's the quick skinny on this year's plan (so far): This year I'm planning the 2-day Rally to ride along the Great Allegheny Passage, from Frostburg, MD to Connellsville, PA. To get you psyched up, here are a few links: http://www.atatrail.org/index.cfm http://www.flickr.com/groups/great_allegheny_passage/ This beautiful stretch of the GAP trail takes you through long mountain tunnels, over high viaducts, though beautiful country along 2 scenic rivers (including through the Youghigheny River Gorge). The plan is to converge in Frostburg, MD on Friday evening, Apr 20th, and ride to Confluence, PA (47 miles of mostly smooth downhill to the North) on Saturday, where we will enjoy a nice dinner and comfy bed (although there is camping nearby for the hardcore). Sunday we will roll into Ohiopyle, PA, home of the famous Youghigheny Gorge, where we may take an an optional short excursion out of town to visit the famous Frank Lloyd Wright house, FallingWater (a trip WELL WORTH taking). We will finish day off in Connellsville, PA, where I am making arrangements to shuttle ourselves, bike and gear back to Frostburg. This will be a self-supported, credit card type of tour, which means that unless you have a buddy, spouse or otherwise hired person to meet you in Confluence PA on the first evening, you'll need to carry a change of clothes, toothbrush and other essentials to get you through 2 days of riding. A small duffle on a rack shoud suffice, or go all out with front and rear panniers... up to you. Me, I hope to toss a duffle in my big Wald basket... that's how I like to roll.. I have put out inquiries on shuttles and lodging; more on that shortly. In the mean time, if you are interested, please let me know. We had a fair amount of interest early on for the 2011 Rally, but quite a few dropped off. I hope we can get the same crew from 2011 returning this year, along with a few of you who couldn't make it last year. To our West Coast buddies, I'll bet we could get a few loaner bikes if any of you would care to join us... We'd love to have you. So mark the calendars, April 20-22. Peace, BobbyB -- 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. -- To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein. This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- 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: Touring Load and Packing list with weights
Definitely will be laundry facilities in Glenallen and Cantwell. Wouldn't be surpassed if there were others along the way. I don't know if you have time to extend your trip, but a midnight sun ride on the Denali National Park road from the park entrance to Wonder Lake would be a fantastic end to your trip. Have a great trip. On Jan 12, 10:43 pm, Kelly Sleeper tkslee...@gmail.com wrote: Well this will be the first one I paid for.. Self contained.. Lots of things like ragrbri and such. Denali Adventurehttp://www.adventurecycling.org/tours/tourdetail.cfm?t=SC12id=301p=1 The other two tours this year will be on my own. -- 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] Touring Load and Packing list with weights
Anne, You are right.. It's my at my leisure food. In under 5 minutes I can have coffee and food while waiting out a rain storm or just enjoying a view. That is one thing that is a must for me. Not to mention the dreaded OH MY GOD YOU COOKED WHAT? The amount of clothing I'm taking is excessive at this point.. and will most likely be cut back to a weeks supply and thus only one day ruined having to do laundry... hell maybe I could find a dentist to make the day even more miserable. My outlook also is more on self .. I'm not comfortable sitting on the side of the road waiting for another rider / group leader whatever to save me. (not implying that anyone else does or would) It's nice to have backup if I forget something, but I'm just used to taking care of myself. Food, tools, parts, and many things that although carried in many tours have never been used. Weird I know. Kelly -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/3_j3HCBwLGIJ. 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: Touring Load and Packing list with weights
Plus Aero Press can taste even better. I second the Aero! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/61gw0FArrf4J. 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: Riv Rally East 2012
Wow! Can't wait. On Jan 13, 12:18 am, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.com wrote: More Scenes from the GAP trail: - Big Savage Tunnel -http://www.wqed.org/ondemand/onq.php?cat=6id=18 - High Bridge over Yough Gorge / Ohiopyle PA -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeaqI0wgp-Qfeature=related - Salisbury Viaduct -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpC9fHOIgjkfeature=related i(NOTICE the cameraman's cycling cap... wonder what he was riding???)/i - Keystone Viaduct - End of Summer bike ride, 2 young girlfriends... I really liked this -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlHjL4FQ47A Oh boy this is gonna be great... Peace, BobbyB On Jan 12, 11:24 pm, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.com wrote: OK, it's a new year, and I'm starting to get excited about Riv Rally East 2012. Here's the quick skinny on this year's plan (so far): This year I'm planning the 2-day Rally to ride along the Great Allegheny Passage, from Frostburg, MD to Connellsville, PA. To get you psyched up, here are a few links: http://www.atatrail.org/index.cfmhttp://www.flickr.com/groups/great_a... This beautiful stretch of the GAP trail takes you through long mountain tunnels, over high viaducts, though beautiful country along 2 scenic rivers (including through the Youghigheny River Gorge). The plan is to converge in Frostburg, MD on Friday evening, Apr 20th, and ride to Confluence, PA (47 miles of mostly smooth downhill to the North) on Saturday, where we will enjoy a nice dinner and comfy bed (although there is camping nearby for the hardcore). Sunday we will roll into Ohiopyle, PA, home of the famous Youghigheny Gorge, where we may take an an optional short excursion out of town to visit the famous Frank Lloyd Wright house, FallingWater (a trip WELL WORTH taking). We will finish day off in Connellsville, PA, where I am making arrangements to shuttle ourselves, bike and gear back to Frostburg. This will be a self-supported, credit card type of tour, which means that unless you have a buddy, spouse or otherwise hired person to meet you in Confluence PA on the first evening, you'll need to carry a change of clothes, toothbrush and other essentials to get you through 2 days of riding. A small duffle on a rack shoud suffice, or go all out with front and rear panniers... up to you. Me, I hope to toss a duffle in my big Wald basket... that's how I like to roll.. I have put out inquiries on shuttles and lodging; more on that shortly. In the mean time, if you are interested, please let me know. We had a fair amount of interest early on for the 2011 Rally, but quite a few dropped off. I hope we can get the same crew from 2011 returning this year, along with a few of you who couldn't make it last year. To our West Coast buddies, I'll bet we could get a few loaner bikes if any of you would care to join us... We'd love to have you. So mark the calendars, April 20-22. Peace, BobbyB- 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: Touring Load and Packing list with weights
Via por vida! Love that stuff for camping/touring. My 3 day load is the same as my 1 week load which i doubt would be much different than my 1 month load. I tend to travel light on and off the bike. --mike -- 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: FS or trade: Grand Bois Cypres 650Bx32 tires
ONE!?! Onebicycle?!?!? That's crazy talk -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/QSNo1Doagb8J. 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: Touring Load and Packing list with weights
What do you use for water purification. Generally I just filter with t shirt and boil. I have been looking at some purification systems.. that is an area I'm completely clueless. Thankfully I haven't been isolated badly enough to have to do that often... though it did happen twice last year. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/0nDudp-MKVgJ. 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.
Re: [RBW] Riv Rally East 2012
There all also Amtrack stations near both ends of the trail for out of towners. We rode and camped along the GAP CO trails in '10 on our tandem. I can't speak highly enough of the trails! Bring a camera and a swimsuit. Kevin Chicago, IL -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/22n4pQuP8ZcJ. 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Touring Load and Packing list with weights
On Fri, Jan 13, 2012 at 10:17 AM, Kelly Sleeper tkslee...@gmail.com wrote: What do you use for water purification. Generally I just filter with t shirt and boil. I have been looking at some purification systems.. that is an area I'm completely clueless. Just to tag onto Kelly's post (sorry, Kelly), does anyone have experience with how well those sterilizing pens work? Pros and cons? Thanks, Lee SF, 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: Riv Rally East 2012
Kevin: It's funny you mention this... Amtrak has been promising (and is so far a year late in providing) roll-on/roll-off service on the Capitol Limited train that serves the region. Despite numerous letters and pressure on Amtrak, they're still supposedly working on it but will no longer commit to a date. I'm guessing you had to box up your bike (which you can do from Union Station in Chicago), but I don't believe we can do this between Connellsville and Cumberland... there are no baggage services in Connellsville. It would be GREAT to park at EITHER end and roll on to the train to transport to/from your car, but it apparently ain't happenin' just yet. Thanks, BB On Jan 13, 2:16 pm, Kevin M kpmulc...@gmail.com wrote: There all also Amtrack stations near both ends of the trail for out of towners. We rode and camped along the GAP CO trails in '10 on our tandem. I can't speak highly enough of the trails! Bring a camera and a swimsuit. Kevin Chicago, IL -- 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: Touring Load and Packing list with weights
I've been using Sawyer drip purifiers for two years. Fill the top bag, let gravity do the work. On Jan 13, 11:17 am, Kelly Sleeper tkslee...@gmail.com wrote: What do you use for water purification. Generally I just filter with t shirt and boil. I have been looking at some purification systems.. that is an area I'm completely clueless. Thankfully I haven't been isolated badly enough to have to do that often... though it did happen twice last year. -- 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: Riv Rally East 2012
I was wondering if the roll-on service ever happened... I remember that being an issue, but boxing the tandem wasn't *too *bad. We used the Amtrak stations in PGH and WAS to box our bikes. The only extra tool I needed was a pedal wrench. When that roll-on service ever starts, it'll only make the trail that much more amazing. We're going through the same type of Amtrk delays in the Midwest as far as service to Milwaukee and Western Michigan. Grassroots campaign are underway. Kevin Chicago -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/g2AIfWaoueAJ. 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: Riv Rally East 2012
It seems like it could really be a slick marketing move by Amtrak to jump headlong into We're the Cyclists Best Friend. If Amtrak had roll-on service everywhere and anywhere, I'd be substantially more likely to do a tour that isn't out my front door, or do out-of-state brevets. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/Es1tLTiWW38J. 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] Riv Rally midwest?
Just reading about the Riv Rally East in another thread. Jeez, that sounds fun. I briefly contemplated a trip eastward, but then I thought, why not just do it here? I know lots of great routes where the attributes of Riv bikes would shine, both functionally and cosmetically. I'd be willing to put together a Riv Rally Midwest sometime this upcoming summer. Most likely it would be somewhere between Minneapolis and Madison and a 2-day weekend format with camping and hotel options. Also, most likely there would be ride route options to suit different fitness levels and adventurousness thresholds (nothing extreme). Anybody interested? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/1dZL8dfAkW4J. 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: Riv Rally midwest?
And I guess I'd need to get a new bike, since I'm currently Rivless. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/YjdrKOEnSBMJ. 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: Riv Rally East 2012
Yes, they could virtually create a new niche in the cyclo-tourism industry... Many of us live close enough to some type of mass-transit hub, where imagine simply rolling on your bike and gear, and getting plugged into the national train network. Think of how many people might leave their cars behind when they vacation. I've enjoyed a small taste of this, between Princeton and Philadelphia (and I can ride to Princeton by way of canal towpath).. NJ Transit allows roll-on/off service on weekends and off-hours, as does SEPTA (Trenton to Philly)... The train cars generally aren't REALLY equipped to handle bikes, but they still allow it (kudos to NJ Transit and SEPTA). There are a few double-decker trains on the NJ Transit line that have an accessible area for wheelchairs and bicycles, if there's room... This is much improved, although not nearly as nice as the vertical bike racks found on some mass transit systems. But the feeling of rolling out of my garage in the AM, riding to the train over a beautiful route, spending a day in Philly or New York, then traveling home the same way... what a fun adventure. What a missed opportunity... shame on AMTRAK. On Jan 13, 5:14 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: It seems like it could really be a slick marketing move by Amtrak to jump headlong into We're the Cyclists Best Friend. If Amtrak had roll-on service everywhere and anywhere, I'd be substantially more likely to do a tour that isn't out my front door, or do out-of-state brevets. -- 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: Riv Rally midwest?
Dawn and I were at the Velo show in Madison last year when we were finalizing the ordering of our tandem. The biking up there from the little bit we had time to do was fantastic. We'd love to get back up there. What size bike you need? Kelly -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/MBnTnFHoAA8J. 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: Riv Rally midwest?
Oh, I have lots of bikes, some quite Riv-ish, and I'm sure I can come up with something. I don't need much provocation to get a new bike, I ride a 57-59 in the classic Riv scheme, but 52-56 in the Hillborne scheme. I have a Curt Goodrich, and he used to build for Riv, so that may be close enough. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/bf_2Q9r5uIYJ. 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.
RE: [RBW] Riv Rally East 2012
Sounds like a great ride. I will warn people that the climb from Ohio Pyle park to Falling Water is about 3 miles of 300% grade. At least that is how it seemed the year we tried it on a tandem with the wrong gearing and an out of shape team. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain From: thomas.alling...@skadden.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:42:39 -0500 Subject: RE: [RBW] Riv Rally East 2012 I'm in, Bobby. And if anyone feels like flying in sans bike, I've got loaners in the 59cm to 61cm range. Pics on the Flickr group make it look like a GREAT ride. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Montclair BobbyB Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2012 11:24 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Riv Rally East 2012 OK, it's a new year, and I'm starting to get excited about Riv Rally East 2012. Here's the quick skinny on this year's plan (so far): This year I'm planning the 2-day Rally to ride along the Great Allegheny Passage, from Frostburg, MD to Connellsville, PA. To get you psyched up, here are a few links: http://www.atatrail.org/index.cfm http://www.flickr.com/groups/great_allegheny_passage/ This beautiful stretch of the GAP trail takes you through long mountain tunnels, over high viaducts, though beautiful country along 2 scenic rivers (including through the Youghigheny River Gorge). The plan is to converge in Frostburg, MD on Friday evening, Apr 20th, and ride to Confluence, PA (47 miles of mostly smooth downhill to the North) on Saturday, where we will enjoy a nice dinner and comfy bed (although there is camping nearby for the hardcore). Sunday we will roll into Ohiopyle, PA, home of the famous Youghigheny Gorge, where we may take an an optional short excursion out of town to visit the famous Frank Lloyd Wright house, FallingWater (a trip WELL WORTH taking). We will finish day off in Connellsville, PA, where I am making arrangements to shuttle ourselves, bike and gear back to Frostburg. This will be a self-supported, credit card type of tour, which means that unless you have a buddy, spouse or otherwise hired person to meet you in Confluence PA on the first evening, you'll need to carry a change of clothes, toothbrush and other essentials to get you through 2 days of riding. A small duffle on a rack shoud suffice, or go all out with front and rear panniers... up to you. Me, I hope to toss a duffle in my big Wald basket... that's how I like to roll.. I have put out inquiries on shuttles and lodging; more on that shortly. In the mean time, if you are interested, please let me know. We had a fair amount of interest early on for the 2011 Rally, but quite a few dropped off. I hope we can get the same crew from 2011 returning this year, along with a few of you who couldn't make it last year. To our West Coast buddies, I'll bet we could get a few loaner bikes if any of you would care to join us... We'd love to have you. So mark the calendars, April 20-22. Peace, BobbyB -- 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. -- To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein. This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request.
[RBW] Re: Riv Rally midwest?
I just just thinking if you came to ST Louis we had a 61 in riv.. but a nice Lemond 57 cm with 70x28's or disk brake ocr tour giant with 700x35's ... but then ... a new bike sounds even better. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/7-CDC5GWAsUJ. 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.
Re: [RBW] Riv Rally midwest?
Jim, I'll try to attend as long as the Rally is prior to the end of June, when I move to San Francisco. Like you I am also currently Riv-less but fortunate to own a Curt Goodrich festooned with numerous parts purchased from Riv. David G, Madison WI On Fri, Jan 13, 2012 at 5:29 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: Just reading about the Riv Rally East in another thread. Jeez, that sounds fun. I briefly contemplated a trip eastward, but then I thought, why not just do it here? I know lots of great routes where the attributes of Riv bikes would shine, both functionally and cosmetically. I'd be willing to put together a Riv Rally Midwest sometime this upcoming summer. Most likely it would be somewhere between Minneapolis and Madison and a 2-day weekend format with camping and hotel options. Also, most likely there would be ride route options to suit different fitness levels and adventurousness thresholds (nothing extreme). Anybody interested? -- 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: Indian bike names
The Sackvilles were quite grasping and obnoxious, disliked by both Bilbo and Frodo. One of Grant's more tongue-in-cheek allusions I suspect. On Jan 12, 11:55 am, Ryan Ray ryanr...@gmail.com wrote: I was expressing my regret that I didn't buy a bag when they were called Baggins when he corrected me. Actually the Sackvilles were another family in the Shire. Ahhh. All is well. -- 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] Multiple gear option questions
I'm -a gettin' old and I feel the need to coast and even, gawd 'elp us, use lower gears for climbing. I've even got two derailleur vehicles (Fargo and trike). But I'm not ready to convert my Rivs to derailleurs and I wonder what is the best allaround way to get a climbing gear or two -- so your comments (if polite) will be welcome. The Fargo is great for dirt and (with skinny 40 mm tires) for all-roundering, but it is too heavy and sluggish for fast road riding. The trike is the ideal (for me) errand machine, but it too is too sluggish to fill the niche of longer distance or faster pavement riding. One option of course is to buy a nice, old fashion racing bike -- like the 1989 toute 531C Falcon I wish I hadn't sold 20 years ago. I just had the option for a perfectly measured (58 c-c X 57 c-c with 9 cm stem) mid-80s Ciocc, but decided no because of the 40.5 cm chainstays. I could have refurb'd that '73 Motobecane I sold to Eric. But let's leave a new bike out of the picture for now. Another option is simply to bolt on derailleur (rear; don't need front), rear brake and shifter to my '99 fixed custom -- a very tempting option since the only expense will be to have a new rear wheel built to accept a freehub or a freewheel -- and I have the rim and other parts. Or, I could go hole hawg and get someone local to braze on the bits that Joe left off. But -- and this is the option I've thought about off and on for a few years -- why not just get second rear wheels built up for the two Riv fixies, with 3 speed hubs with coaster brakes? This would mean that I would not have to hassle with installing rear brakes and replacing the amputated left-hand brake levers (currently they are Dura Ace bodies with the levers proper removed -- in the case of #2 the excess metal has been ground away; in that of #3, I could just re-install the lever proper and pin). Note that I don't consider the S3X: first, because a Surley dingle cog will provide sufficient gap for a fixed drive train at far less expense and hassle that a new wheel; second because I've heard bad scuttlebutt about its longevity; third because if I do more than install a Dingle I also want coasting. Comments? -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html -- 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: Indian bike names
Too bad about the LOTR restriction, by the way. Wouldn't Shadowfax be a terrific bike name? Lord of the horses of Rohan and Gandalf the White's noble steed. On Jan 13, 7:46 pm, Bill Carter billcar...@gmail.com wrote: The Sackvilles were quite grasping and obnoxious, disliked by both Bilbo and Frodo. One of Grant's more tongue-in-cheek allusions I suspect. On Jan 12, 11:55 am, Ryan Ray ryanr...@gmail.com wrote: I was expressing my regret that I didn't buy a bag when they were called Baggins when he corrected me. Actually the Sackvilles were another family in the Shire. Ahhh. All is well.- 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: Riv Rally East 2012
I rode the CO / GAP from DC to McKeesport with my family this past summer (2011). It was a great ride. The CO is rough and muddy in spots, but the GAP has a very nice crushed-stone surface. I got on some mailing lists (paper, not email) connected with these trails. From these, my understanding is that the last missing mile of the GAP was opened in November. That would mean it's now possible to ride all the way into Pittsburgh (crossing Monongahela on the Hot Metal Bridge!) The Pittsburgh Amtrak station does have baggage service and bike boxes -- my family used this option to return to DC. Boxing a bike for Amtrak requires only minimal disassembly (remove pedals and turn handlebars). I believe that Cumberland also has baggage service. But it would sure be nice if the roll-on service were ready by summer. Lisa -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/8u9H_2GmGWIJ. 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: Riv Rally midwest?
GREAT IDEA!! On Jan 13, 6:29 pm, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: Just reading about the Riv Rally East in another thread. Jeez, that sounds fun. I briefly contemplated a trip eastward, but then I thought, why not just do it here? I know lots of great routes where the attributes of Riv bikes would shine, both functionally and cosmetically. I'd be willing to put together a Riv Rally Midwest sometime this upcoming summer. Most likely it would be somewhere between Minneapolis and Madison and a 2-day weekend format with camping and hotel options. Also, most likely there would be ride route options to suit different fitness levels and adventurousness thresholds (nothing extreme). Anybody interested? -- 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: Riv Rally midwest?
Sure, I'd be interested. -- Forrest (Iowa City) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/t1SwqUbhoM8J. 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: Riv Rally East 2012
Thanks for the warning, Larry... It may not be practical to do the FallingWater side trip... it is quite a house, though isn't it? BB On Jan 13, 7:13 pm, Larry Powers lapower...@hotmail.com wrote: Sounds like a great ride. I will warn people that the climb from Ohio Pyle park to Falling Water is about 3 miles of 300% grade. At least that is how it seemed the year we tried it on a tandem with the wrong gearing and an out of shape team. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain From: thomas.alling...@skadden.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:42:39 -0500 Subject: RE: [RBW] Riv Rally East 2012 I'm in, Bobby. And if anyone feels like flying in sans bike, I've got loaners in the 59cm to 61cm range. Pics on the Flickr group make it look like a GREAT ride. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Montclair BobbyB Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2012 11:24 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Riv Rally East 2012 OK, it's a new year, and I'm starting to get excited about Riv Rally East 2012. Here's the quick skinny on this year's plan (so far): This year I'm planning the 2-day Rally to ride along the Great Allegheny Passage, from Frostburg, MD to Connellsville, PA. To get you psyched up, here are a few links: http://www.atatrail.org/index.cfm http://www.flickr.com/groups/great_allegheny_passage/ This beautiful stretch of the GAP trail takes you through long mountain tunnels, over high viaducts, though beautiful country along 2 scenic rivers (including through the Youghigheny River Gorge). The plan is to converge in Frostburg, MD on Friday evening, Apr 20th, and ride to Confluence, PA (47 miles of mostly smooth downhill to the North) on Saturday, where we will enjoy a nice dinner and comfy bed (although there is camping nearby for the hardcore). Sunday we will roll into Ohiopyle, PA, home of the famous Youghigheny Gorge, where we may take an an optional short excursion out of town to visit the famous Frank Lloyd Wright house, FallingWater (a trip WELL WORTH taking). We will finish day off in Connellsville, PA, where I am making arrangements to shuttle ourselves, bike and gear back to Frostburg. This will be a self-supported, credit card type of tour, which means that unless you have a buddy, spouse or otherwise hired person to meet you in Confluence PA on the first evening, you'll need to carry a change of clothes, toothbrush and other essentials to get you through 2 days of riding. A small duffle on a rack shoud suffice, or go all out with front and rear panniers... up to you. Me, I hope to toss a duffle in my big Wald basket... that's how I like to roll.. I have put out inquiries on shuttles and lodging; more on that shortly. In the mean time, if you are interested, please let me know. We had a fair amount of interest early on for the 2011 Rally, but quite a few dropped off. I hope we can get the same crew from 2011 returning this year, along with a few of you who couldn't make it last year. To our West Coast buddies, I'll bet we could get a few loaner bikes if any of you would care to join us... We'd love to have you. So mark the calendars, April 20-22. Peace, BobbyB -- 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 athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. --- --- To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein. This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212)
[RBW] Re: Riv Rally midwest?
yeah, count me in (pending schedules of course)! Nice idea, Jim. Liesl -- 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: FS or trade: Grand Bois Cypres 650Bx32 tires
All four tires have been claimed, thanks. Nick On Jan 13, 9:48 am, NickBull nick.bike.b...@gmail.com wrote: I bought a 650B wheelset from a friend who is downsizing his bike collection to what he considers the new optimal number of bikes: One. So he threw in all of his tires, four Grand Bois Cypres 650Bx32, as well. I prefer to ride on wider 650B tires, so would like to sell or trade these. Two of the GB Cypres 650Bx32 tires are brand-new, still in their unopened bags. The other two have been slightly used. One has no signs of wear, probably a front tire. The other, the fine tread down the centerline of the tire (4mm wide) is just slightly worn smooth, probably a rear tire. New, these would be $64 apiece from Compass Cycles bicycles but bought as a set of four there would be a $5 per tire discount. My guess as to a fair price would be: $50 each for the new, $40 for the front, and $30 for the rear. I'll give you a $15 discount if you buy all four. Shipping will be actual cost, I have no idea what that is but doubt that it will be too much different than the $11 that Compass charges. Of course, local pickup would be fine (DC area). Or ... I'd consider trades for Grand Bois Hetres, Pacenti Pari-Moto (prefer the black-wall) or for the Soma B-Line. Nick -- 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: Riv Rally midwest?
Jim, I would make you a fair deal on my 58 cm Atlantis, but I know you've been down that path before, and then I would be Rivless. But then I could get a new, different Riv. Hmmm . . . -- Forrest -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/bNwOTy1_tuoJ. 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.
RE: [RBW] Re: Riv Rally East 2012
We never made it because we weren't prepared. I am giving some serious thought to joining this trip just to try it again. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:14:01 -0800 Subject: [RBW] Re: Riv Rally East 2012 From: montclairbob...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Thanks for the warning, Larry... It may not be practical to do the FallingWater side trip... it is quite a house, though isn't it? BB On Jan 13, 7:13 pm, Larry Powers lapower...@hotmail.com wrote: Sounds like a great ride. I will warn people that the climb from Ohio Pyle park to Falling Water is about 3 miles of 300% grade. At least that is how it seemed the year we tried it on a tandem with the wrong gearing and an out of shape team. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain From: thomas.alling...@skadden.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:42:39 -0500 Subject: RE: [RBW] Riv Rally East 2012 I'm in, Bobby. And if anyone feels like flying in sans bike, I've got loaners in the 59cm to 61cm range. Pics on the Flickr group make it look like a GREAT ride. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Montclair BobbyB Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2012 11:24 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Riv Rally East 2012 OK, it's a new year, and I'm starting to get excited about Riv Rally East 2012. Here's the quick skinny on this year's plan (so far): This year I'm planning the 2-day Rally to ride along the Great Allegheny Passage, from Frostburg, MD to Connellsville, PA. To get you psyched up, here are a few links: http://www.atatrail.org/index.cfm http://www.flickr.com/groups/great_allegheny_passage/ This beautiful stretch of the GAP trail takes you through long mountain tunnels, over high viaducts, though beautiful country along 2 scenic rivers (including through the Youghigheny River Gorge). The plan is to converge in Frostburg, MD on Friday evening, Apr 20th, and ride to Confluence, PA (47 miles of mostly smooth downhill to the North) on Saturday, where we will enjoy a nice dinner and comfy bed (although there is camping nearby for the hardcore). Sunday we will roll into Ohiopyle, PA, home of the famous Youghigheny Gorge, where we may take an an optional short excursion out of town to visit the famous Frank Lloyd Wright house, FallingWater (a trip WELL WORTH taking). We will finish day off in Connellsville, PA, where I am making arrangements to shuttle ourselves, bike and gear back to Frostburg. This will be a self-supported, credit card type of tour, which means that unless you have a buddy, spouse or otherwise hired person to meet you in Confluence PA on the first evening, you'll need to carry a change of clothes, toothbrush and other essentials to get you through 2 days of riding. A small duffle on a rack shoud suffice, or go all out with front and rear panniers... up to you. Me, I hope to toss a duffle in my big Wald basket... that's how I like to roll.. I have put out inquiries on shuttles and lodging; more on that shortly. In the mean time, if you are interested, please let me know. We had a fair amount of interest early on for the 2011 Rally, but quite a few dropped off. I hope we can get the same crew from 2011 returning this year, along with a few of you who couldn't make it last year. To our West Coast buddies, I'll bet we could get a few loaner bikes if any of you would care to join us... We'd love to have you. So mark the calendars, April 20-22. Peace, BobbyB -- 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 athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. --- --- To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein.
[RBW] Re: Indian bike names
On Friday, January 13, 2012 7:54:54 PM UTC-5, Bill Carter wrote: Too bad about the LOTR restriction, by the way. Wouldn't Shadowfax be a terrific bike name? Lord of the horses of Rohan and Gandalf the White's noble steed. On Jan 13, 7:46 pm, Bill Carter billc...@gmail.com wrote: The Sackvilles were quite grasping and obnoxious, disliked by both Bilbo and Frodo. One of Grant's more tongue-in-cheek allusions I suspect. On Jan 12, 11:55 am, Ryan Ray ryan...@gmail.com wrote: I was expressing my regret that I didn't buy a bag when they were called Baggins when he corrected me. Actually the Sackvilles were another family in the Shire. The Sackville-Bagginses, Lotho and his mother Lobelia... Actually, kinda funny, I cringe at the name Sackville... I shouldn't, they're lovely bags, but I've been a huge LotR fan all my life, has always had a bad connotation... But on the other hand, it's a way to reference the Bagginses without calling them Bagginses, I suppose... Trying to stick w/ obscure LotR names that might not bring down the wrath of corporations and movie makers, I might've picked Michael Delving to use instead the name Nigel Smythe. I also thought Mumakil would have been a great name for the Hunqapillar. -L -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/EYd6teBsL6gJ. 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Rally East 2012
On Fri, 2012-01-13 at 15:37 -0800, Montclair BobbyB wrote: What a missed opportunity... shame on AMTRAK. They are perfectly aware of it. They promised in public statements; they delayed implementation, they said, because they had no experience with roll-on roll-off service (even though they in fact have it in places on the system) and then when the time came to deliver on the promise and nothing happened, their response was we've never heard of that. Shame on them indeed. -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Riv Rally midwest?
On Jan 13, 2012, at 5:29 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: Anybody interested? We have enough Twin Citians to do a mini version about any time! -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Rally East - Falling Water train transportation
I rode the GAP CO a couple of years ago - Pittsburgh to DC to home, a friend and I (me: Bleriot, her: Atlantis). Lots of fun.We rode from Ohiopyle to Falling Water because I'd never seen the house. It was not a difficult climb, long not steep, and with some breaks and definitely worth it. Reservations are needed for the Falling Water tour, and there are specific times. We were there on a weekday in October and had no trouble getting a reservation the same day. But on a weekend, it might be more difficult. Just some details to keep in mind as you plan.Train: we used a shuttle service, much more economical than the train - at least for traveling between DC and Pittsburgh. The way the Amtrak schedule worked would have required a night in a hotel, so the shuttle was cheaper (though it would have been neat to take Amtrak). Here's trail status on the GAP website: http://www.atatrail.org/tmi/status.cfmThat website is a wealth of information, and that's where I found a list of shuttle services.JoanOn 01/13/12, Montclair BobbyBmontclairbob...@gmail.com wrote:Thanks for the warning, Larry... It may not be practical to do theFallingWater side trip... it is quite a house, though isn't it?BBOn Jan 13, 7:13pm, Larry Powers lapower...@hotmail.com wrote: Sounds like a great ride. I will warn people that the climb from Ohio Pyle park to Falling Water is about 3 miles of 300% grade. At least that is how it seemed the year we tried it on a tandem with the wrong gearing and an out of shape team. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain From: thomas.alling...@skadden.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:42:39 -0500 Subject: RE: [RBW] Riv Rally East 2012 I'm in, Bobby. And if anyone feels like flying in sans bike, I've got loaners in the 59cm to 61cm range. Pics on the Flickr group make it look like a GREAT ride. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Montclair BobbyB Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2012 11:24 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Riv Rally East 2012 OK, it's a new year, and I'm starting to get excited about Riv Rally East 2012. Here's the quick skinny on this year's plan (so far): This year I'm planning the 2-day Rally to ride along the Great Allegheny Passage, from Frostburg, MD to Connellsville, PA. To get you psyched up, here are a few links: http://www.atatrail.org/index.cfm http://www.flickr.com/groups/great_allegheny_passage/ This beautiful stretch of the GAP trail takes you through long mountain tunnels, over high viaducts, though beautiful country along 2 scenic rivers (including through the Youghigheny River Gorge). The plan is to converge in Frostburg, MD on Friday evening, Apr 20th, and ride to Confluence, PA (47 miles of mostly smooth downhill to the North) on Saturday, where we will enjoy a nice dinner and comfy bed (although there is camping nearby for the hardcore). Sunday we will roll into Ohiopyle, PA, home of the famous Youghigheny Gorge, where we may take an an optional short excursion out of town to visit the famous Frank Lloyd Wright house, FallingWater (a trip WELL WORTH taking). We will finish day off in Connellsville, PA, where I am making arrangements to shuttle ourselves, bike and gear back to Frostburg. This will be a self-supported, credit card type of tour, which means that unless you have a buddy, spouse or otherwise hired person to meet you in Confluence PA on the first evening, you'll need to carry a change of clothes, toothbrush and other essentials to get you through 2 days of riding. A small duffle on a rack shoud suffice, or go all out with front and rear panniers... up to you. Me, I hope to toss a duffle in my big Wald basket... that's how I like to roll.. I have put out inquiries on shuttles and lodging; more on that shortly. In the mean time, if you are interested, please let me know. We had a fair amount of interest early on for the 2011 Rally, but quite a few dropped off. I hope we can get the same crew from 2011 returning this year, along with a few of you who couldn't make it last year. To our West Coast buddies, I'll bet we could get a few loaner bikes if any of you would care to join us... We'd love to have you. So mark the calendars, April 20-22. Peace, BobbyB -- 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 athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. --- --- To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice
Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Rally East 2012
On Fri, 2012-01-13 at 17:14 -0800, Montclair BobbyB wrote: Thanks for the warning, Larry... It may not be practical to do the FallingWater side trip... it is quite a house, though isn't it? BB On Jan 13, 7:13 pm, Larry Powers lapower...@hotmail.com wrote: Sounds like a great ride. I will warn people that the climb from Ohio Pyle park to Falling Water is about 3 miles of 300% grade. At least that is how it seemed the year we tried it on a tandem with the wrong gearing and an out of shape team. Funny: Joan, a riding pal and list member rode there when she did her GAP tour and said the climb and the ride up there was no big deal. A big contrast from the way the folks at the motel where I stayed described the trip, as death to ride. -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Riv Rally midwest?
Maybe in that area where they do that 3-speed tour? On Friday, January 13, 2012, Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net wrote: On Jan 13, 2012, at 5:29 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: Anybody interested? We have enough Twin Citians to do a mini version about any time! -- 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. -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Indian bike names
On Jan 13, 2012, at 8:38 PM, Leslie wrote: On Friday, January 13, 2012 7:54:54 PM UTC-5, Bill Carter wrote: Too bad about the LOTR restriction, by the way. Wouldn't Shadowfax be a terrific bike name? Lord of the horses of Rohan and Gandalf the White's noble steed. On Jan 13, 7:46 pm, Bill Carter billc...@gmail.com wrote: The Sackvilles were quite grasping and obnoxious, disliked by both Bilbo and Frodo. One of Grant's more tongue-in-cheek allusions I suspect. On Jan 12, 11:55 am, Ryan Ray ryan...@gmail.com wrote: I was expressing my regret that I didn't buy a bag when they were called Baggins when he corrected me. Actually the Sackvilles were another family in the Shire. The Sackville-Bagginses, Lotho and his mother Lobelia... Actually, kinda funny, I cringe at the name Sackville... I shouldn't, they're lovely bags, but I've been a huge LotR fan all my life, has always had a bad connotation... But on the other hand, it's a way to reference the Bagginses without calling them Bagginses, I suppose... Trying to stick w/ obscure LotR names that might not bring down the wrath of corporations and movie makers, I might've picked Michael Delving to use instead the name Nigel Smythe. I also thought Mumakil would have been a great name for the Hunqapillar. Old Fatty Lumpkin- somewhat obscure- was paid tribute as well as Tom Bombadil. I enjoyed the Fatty Lumpkin allusion a lot. Mathom might be a good name for something. Mallyrn (or mallorn in the Westron) could be a color choice, perhaps for a rain poncho. -- 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: Indian bike names
Excellent thought. More famous than Quickbeam, so probably off the table. I think of Mark Abele's grey Rivendells when I think of a bike called Shadowfax. Philip Philip Williamson www.biketinker.com On Jan 13, 4:54 pm, Bill Carter billcar...@gmail.com wrote: Too bad about the LOTR restriction, by the way. Wouldn't Shadowfax be a terrific bike name? Lord of the horses of Rohan and Gandalf the White's noble steed. On Jan 13, 7:46 pm, Bill Carter billcar...@gmail.com wrote: The Sackvilles were quite grasping and obnoxious, disliked by both Bilbo and Frodo. One of Grant's more tongue-in-cheek allusions I suspect. On Jan 12, 11:55 am, Ryan Ray ryanr...@gmail.com wrote: I was expressing my regret that I didn't buy a bag when they were called Baggins when he corrected me. Actually the Sackvilles were another family in the Shire. Ahhh. All is well.- 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: Multiple gear option questions
Patrick: The 3 speed idea has merit. I recently built one up, using a 48 tooth chainring 22 tooth cog, on a '63 S-A hub ($20 on local CL). I STRONGLY suggest against a coaster brake as the only brake. Why? Chain falls off, end of brake, end of story. You have SS experience that I lack so you may have more faith in chains staying on. Mine has ancient single pivot (80s era) brakes with matching era non-aero levers. Tires are 700c x 28 (had 'em lying around; can go larger). Gearing is around low 40s, 60ish high 70s. The whole thing was sort of a fun project for no good reason. dougP On Jan 13, 4:49 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: I'm -a gettin' old and I feel the need to coast and even, gawd 'elp us, use lower gears for climbing. I've even got two derailleur vehicles (Fargo and trike). But I'm not ready to convert my Rivs to derailleurs and I wonder what is the best allaround way to get a climbing gear or two -- so your comments (if polite) will be welcome. The Fargo is great for dirt and (with skinny 40 mm tires) for all-roundering, but it is too heavy and sluggish for fast road riding. The trike is the ideal (for me) errand machine, but it too is too sluggish to fill the niche of longer distance or faster pavement riding. One option of course is to buy a nice, old fashion racing bike -- like the 1989 toute 531C Falcon I wish I hadn't sold 20 years ago. I just had the option for a perfectly measured (58 c-c X 57 c-c with 9 cm stem) mid-80s Ciocc, but decided no because of the 40.5 cm chainstays. I could have refurb'd that '73 Motobecane I sold to Eric. But let's leave a new bike out of the picture for now. Another option is simply to bolt on derailleur (rear; don't need front), rear brake and shifter to my '99 fixed custom -- a very tempting option since the only expense will be to have a new rear wheel built to accept a freehub or a freewheel -- and I have the rim and other parts. Or, I could go hole hawg and get someone local to braze on the bits that Joe left off. But -- and this is the option I've thought about off and on for a few years -- why not just get second rear wheels built up for the two Riv fixies, with 3 speed hubs with coaster brakes? This would mean that I would not have to hassle with installing rear brakes and replacing the amputated left-hand brake levers (currently they are Dura Ace bodies with the levers proper removed -- in the case of #2 the excess metal has been ground away; in that of #3, I could just re-install the lever proper and pin). Note that I don't consider the S3X: first, because a Surley dingle cog will provide sufficient gap for a fixed drive train at far less expense and hassle that a new wheel; second because I've heard bad scuttlebutt about its longevity; third because if I do more than install a Dingle I also want coasting. Comments? -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRWhttp://resumespecialties.com/index.html -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Multiple gear option questions
Thanks, Doug. I rather like the Idea of an extra wheel set that can go on and off with little or no requirement for further alterations. I am not concerned about rear brake failure since the principle purpose of this brake would be to act as a backup to th front brake. I am more concerned about any additional drag caused by the coaster brake mechanism. Now that I think about it, perhaps that new SA kickback hub would suffice... Patrick Moore iPhone On Jan 13, 2012, at 11:01 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Patrick: The 3 speed idea has merit. I recently built one up, using a 48 tooth chainring 22 tooth cog, on a '63 S-A hub ($20 on local CL). I STRONGLY suggest against a coaster brake as the only brake. Why? Chain falls off, end of brake, end of story. You have SS experience that I lack so you may have more faith in chains staying on. Mine has ancient single pivot (80s era) brakes with matching era non-aero levers. Tires are 700c x 28 (had 'em lying around; can go larger). Gearing is around low 40s, 60ish high 70s. The whole thing was sort of a fun project for no good reason. dougP On Jan 13, 4:49 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: I'm -a gettin' old and I feel the need to coast and even, gawd 'elp us, use lower gears for climbing. I've even got two derailleur vehicles (Fargo and trike). But I'm not ready to convert my Rivs to derailleurs and I wonder what is the best allaround way to get a climbing gear or two -- so your comments (if polite) will be welcome. The Fargo is great for dirt and (with skinny 40 mm tires) for all-roundering, but it is too heavy and sluggish for fast road riding. The trike is the ideal (for me) errand machine, but it too is too sluggish to fill the niche of longer distance or faster pavement riding. One option of course is to buy a nice, old fashion racing bike -- like the 1989 toute 531C Falcon I wish I hadn't sold 20 years ago. I just had the option for a perfectly measured (58 c-c X 57 c-c with 9 cm stem) mid-80s Ciocc, but decided no because of the 40.5 cm chainstays. I could have refurb'd that '73 Motobecane I sold to Eric. But let's leave a new bike out of the picture for now. Another option is simply to bolt on derailleur (rear; don't need front), rear brake and shifter to my '99 fixed custom -- a very tempting option since the only expense will be to have a new rear wheel built to accept a freehub or a freewheel -- and I have the rim and other parts. Or, I could go hole hawg and get someone local to braze on the bits that Joe left off. But -- and this is the option I've thought about off and on for a few years -- why not just get second rear wheels built up for the two Riv fixies, with 3 speed hubs with coaster brakes? This would mean that I would not have to hassle with installing rear brakes and replacing the amputated left-hand brake levers (currently they are Dura Ace bodies with the levers proper removed -- in the case of #2 the excess metal has been ground away; in that of #3, I could just re-install the lever proper and pin). Note that I don't consider the S3X: first, because a Surley dingle cog will provide sufficient gap for a fixed drive train at far less expense and hassle that a new wheel; second because I've heard bad scuttlebutt about its longevity; third because if I do more than install a Dingle I also want coasting. Comments? -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRWhttp://resumespecialties.com/index.html -- 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. -- 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.
