[RBW] Re: Supernova E3 tail light opinions
I use the new Toplight line steady tail light. The horizontal bar helps drivers judge distance and it is as bright as any auto tail light. I also use a Princeton Tec Swerve on my helmet ( the switch is easy to manipulate when riding with winter gloves) that I turn on when I suspect a driver is not aware. This high helmet mounted tail light is good in hilly areas and when riding in traffic. I also have a backup Planet bike tail light on my Carradice bag should the others fail. My tires have reflective sidewalls and my Showers Pass jacket has reflective areas on it. I also use a ankle reflector. On the front is my new IQ Fly 24 and my helmet has the Serfas 150 lumen battery light that I use on low (50 lumens and still bright) for seeing around corners before turning or to blast drivers who high beam me. I also have red reflector tape on my fenders and white reflector tape on the head tube. I figure if I can't be seen at night with this set up the driver is drunk, high or blind. On Jan 22, 5:29 am, EricP wrote: > Have had this tail light on my Sam Hillborne for the past year or so. > It's the only light that works with the E3 headlight without blowing > both up to smithereens. However, no matter how much I want to like > the light, am just not sure it is enough. Only three dots and no > reflector to amplify the light Am tempted to just pull it off, clip > the wiring and go with a regular battery flashing to be a pain in the > ol' patootie light. > > Any opinions here? Also need to admit not a fan of the extra wiring > running along the top tube of the SH. Just clashes too much. Which > is funny as it works just fine on both my Surly bikes. > > Eric Platt > St. Paul, MN -- 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: Bay Area Travel/Biking - any place
Agreed. Don't forget the ever wonderful BART transit. More than able to cut a few hours of your day to get to the beautiful places of the bay area quicker. When in March are you planning to visit? If I'm free, I wouldn't mind showing you guys some prime ride around the area. -Manny On Jan 22, 6:13 pm, John L wrote: > My wife and I will be traveling from Boston to California in March and > have 4-5 days to explore the Bay area, which will involve visiting > friends in Palo Alto, downtown SF, and Napa, and, I hope, a pilgrimage > to the Riv HQ. We were hoping to do this exploration mostly by bike - > credit card style, although probably trains, ferries and even a rental > car may come into play (details are sketchy at this point). Any > recommendations for how to get a reliable riv-ish ride for that time? > I'm considering shipping our bikes (seems cheaper than bringing them > on an airplane) but it makes me nervous. I'd prefer to rent, but most > of what's out there seems to be offering skinny tired carbon bikes or > hybrids, neither of which appeals to me. On a previous similar > thread, someone suggests Karim's used bikes in Berkeley but elsewhere > on the internet, it's reputed to be a fence for thieves. Bay Area > Bikes offers the Big Dummy which is an attractive option but probably > overbuilt for our needs (it makes my wife a little nervous). I'd go > out of my way for a good rental so if you know of somewhere else in > the Bay Area I should consider, let me know. Thanks! - John -- 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: What kind of mustache wax to use?
chicken *adobe *?!? Goodness, and you call yourself pinoy! Please! -- 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/-/dd-NPmndgIwJ. 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: Bar Tape
I have Brooks on my Sam and Lizardskins on my Seven. The Lizardskin feels plush but I stiil prefer the Brooks Leather. -- 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: Brief Weather Respite, Ride, Good Luck in Italy, True Story
The bird was just christening the bag on it's maiden voyage! Looks good. On Jan 23, 10:48 am, Ryan Ray wrote: > Saturday I had a ride to Vashon on the calendar. The Thursday before, > SNOWPOCALYPSE descended upon the PNW and the ride was cancelled. I had > just received a few bike related trades in the mail that week and was eager > to take them out. The jewel of the trades was an Acorn Boxy Rando bag which > fit perfectly on my M-12 I had installed a few weeks previous. > > By 12:00 the sun had come out and most of the snow was gone. I was moping > about in my robe and PJs (if you have never seen a 6'6" guy in full length > PJs...) wearily getting some work done when my wife came in and forced me > to get out while my son was still sleeping. A few minutes later I was > enjoying myself on the Burke avoiding pedestrians and snow patches. It was > amazing. > > I forgot my gloves and I don't own winter gloves anyway so I decided to > stop at Recycled Cycles to see if I could find a cheap pair. A crow cawed > as I dismounted my bike. I leaned it against the bike rack and opened my > new bag to retrieve my mini u-lock. I felt so wonderful and smug showing > off the new bag. Front bags are so civilized and what-not. But then > something wet and squishy landed my hand, on my bag, and right in the front > pocket. Was it snow? Dirt? > > The crow was right above me. It had pooped in my brand new bag the very > first time I had opened it in public. > > I went in and asked for a paper towel and had it cleaned up pretty quickly. > The buzz from riding for the first time in a week or more couldn't be > faded. Besides: in Italy birds pooping on your head is considered good luck > right? > > I attached a pic from the ride. > > 6747582595_cabc6fa374_b.jpg > 209KViewDownload -- 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: What kind of mustache wax to use?
Lip balm works really good. But for the bold and hungry I find that grease from chicken adobe works well. On Jan 23, 5:29 pm, tarik saleh wrote: > > Rather than trimming my mustache I'd like to curl it up. What kind of > > mustache wax have you used? What do you like? Anything to stay clear > > of? > > The now quasi iconic Tarik Saleh Bike Club mustache was achieved with > the help of clubman wax, which smelled pleasant was reasonably easy to > use and had a tiny little useful mustache > comb.http://tsaleh.blogspot.com/2011/03/join-tarik-saleh-bike-club.html > > I was going to get something much fancier, but it turns out that the > clubman worked well and was really cheap at a local independent > pharmacy. Also clubman sounds like it should be used by a wheelman. > > I think it is pretty thick, but worked well for my unruly manliness. > > Ahem, > > Good luck. > > Tarik > > -- > Tarik Saleh > tas at tariksaleh dot com > in los alamos, po box 208, 87544http://tariksaleh.com > all sorts of bikes blog:http://tsaleh.blogspot.com -- 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] What kind of mustache wax to use?
> > Rather than trimming my mustache I'd like to curl it up. What kind of > mustache wax have you used? What do you like? Anything to stay clear > of? The now quasi iconic Tarik Saleh Bike Club mustache was achieved with the help of clubman wax, which smelled pleasant was reasonably easy to use and had a tiny little useful mustache comb. http://tsaleh.blogspot.com/2011/03/join-tarik-saleh-bike-club.html I was going to get something much fancier, but it turns out that the clubman worked well and was really cheap at a local independent pharmacy. Also clubman sounds like it should be used by a wheelman. I think it is pretty thick, but worked well for my unruly manliness. Ahem, Good luck. Tarik -- Tarik Saleh tas at tariksaleh dot com in los alamos, po box 208, 87544 http://tariksaleh.com all sorts of bikes blog: http://tsaleh.blogspot.com -- 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] Tubeless candidate???
I usually find the goathead(s) in a flat tire the next day. FWIW tubeless works great riding through a patch. Pick 'em out and keep riding. That's the #1 reason I went that way on my 29er. On 1/23/12, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Forgot to add: I am skeptical about Foss's being proof against goatheads, > but if they are, I will ante up if Riv carries them for 60 mm tires. > > I find that fat tires attract more thorns than skinnies, tho' whether this > is due to the width or because fat tires get ridden in thornier places, I > dunno. > > On Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 1:31 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > >> The crucial test will be to run over a plot of goatheads, coming out on >> the other side with scores sticking into your tires: if after two days you >> find no air loss, Foss tubes are proof against the thorns. >> >> Note that very often when you run over a goathead it will go in only part >> way and, if you don't smack it again against the pavement multiple times >> won't penetrate the tube. >> >> OTOH, I've been on many rides where I pick up a thorn slightly to the >> outside of the middle of the tread and ride the rest of the way anxiously >> seeing the thorn revolving with the tires; then pull it out at the end of >> the ride and hear that dreaded "H..." >> >> At other times yet a goathead will penetrate but cause only a very slow >> leak so that it is only after a number of hours that you find your tire >> flat. In fact, most of my flats are slow-leak goathead-caused. >> >> Patrick Moore, who had a traumatic time on Sat eve. fixing and refixing >> and dammit re-refixing tubes with multiple goathead holes. >> >> >> On Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 9:34 AM, jimD wrote: >> >>> On Jan 21, 2012, at 10:25 AM, MoVelo inquired: >>> >>> > Has anyone had success with Foss tubes against goatherds? >>> >>> Moi! >>> Ran over a goatherd just the other day. >>> No troubles. >>> >>> JimD >>> >>> On Jan 21, 2012, at 10:25 AM, MoVelo wrote: >>> >>> > Has anyone had success with Foss tubes against goatherds? >>> > >>> > On Jan 21, 1:47 am, cyclotourist wrote: >>> >> Today I pulled my Rivy down from the hook and find the rear tire flat. >>> >> http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/6733538469/in/photostream/ >>> ">Yep, >>> >> another goathead. I don't know how often this happens, but lets >>> >> just say I've gone through a 100 pack of Rema tubes in the last few >>> >> years! So I'm kinda' considering going tubeless with this bike. Sun >>> >> CR-18 rims and 35mm Paselas. I have my 29er set up that way and love >>> >> it, but have Stans rims etc. >>> >> >>> >> Any experiences positive or negative with a set up like this? >>> >> >>> >> -- >>> >> 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. >>> > >>> >>> -- >>> 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. >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> Patrick Moore >> Albuquerque, NM >> For professional resumes, contact >> Patrick Moore, ACRW >> http://resumespecialties.com/index.html >> >> >> >> > > > -- > 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. > > -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Supernova E3 tail light opinions
I too was consternated by this dilemma. I run my Dinotte on low/no flash and my Planet Bike blinkeys blink'n. The Dinotte on flashing is just totally over the top. I've been using this set up for several years and haven't had any problems with seizures or appoplexy near as I can tell. Of course I've got spots in front of my eyes so I may have been missing some things. -JimD On Jan 23, 2012, at 12:40 PM, Ryan Ray wrote: > This has been an extremely informative thread. I now feel completely > unprepared for night riding and I'm completely torn between blinking and not > blinking. > > - Ryan > > > > > > -- > 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/-/o0uEusKfMRMJ. > 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.
[RBW] Re: What kind of mustache wax to use?
Thanks for the recipe. RBW was out of Obenauf's last time I checked. On Jan 23, 5:57 pm, Kevin M wrote: > Make your own! It's sounds simple > enough:http://www.handlebarclub.co.uk/wax/diy.shtml > > Otherwise, my wife has a little shave n' soap line of products we sell in > barber shops here in Chicago. We're currently developing a mustache wax to > add to the line. If you want to be a guinea pig I'll send you a sample when > it's ready. > > Kevin M > 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: What kind of mustache wax to use?
Make your own! It's sounds simple enough: http://www.handlebarclub.co.uk/wax/diy.shtml Otherwise, my wife has a little shave n' soap line of products we sell in barber shops here in Chicago. We're currently developing a mustache wax to add to the line. If you want to be a guinea pig I'll send you a sample when it's ready. Kevin M 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/-/QfNULiMYCuYJ. 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: Supernova E3 tail light opinions
http://thelazyrando.wordpress.com/2011/03/24/the-safety-myth/ This ^ -- 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/-/ED3lMAcpYnQJ. 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: What kind of mustache wax to use?
I believe there is a Rapha Winter Embrocation specifically rendered for that purpose. It's part of their Winter Sale, discounted to a mere $97 per half-ounce tub. -- 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/-/ZQwfC_WCWtkJ. 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: What kind of mustache wax to use?
Consult Lord Whimsy. http://www.lordwhimsy.com/tutorials-2 -- 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/-/ZcommE2Db_oJ. 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: Bar Tape
But slippery when wet -- I've used it. Patrick Moore iPhone On Jan 23, 2012, at 8:56 AM, Will wrote: > I like old tire tubes. One tube produces two strips long enough to wrap both > sides of the bar. The strips wrap well, look good, and are comfortable. > > -- > 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/-/xR62h5tdx4EJ. > 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.
[RBW] Re: Brief Weather Respite, Ride, Good Luck in Italy, True Story
LOL On Jan 23, 10:48 am, Ryan Ray wrote: > Saturday I had a ride to Vashon on the calendar. The Thursday before, > SNOWPOCALYPSE descended upon the PNW and the ride was cancelled. I had > just received a few bike related trades in the mail that week and was eager > to take them out. The jewel of the trades was an Acorn Boxy Rando bag which > fit perfectly on my M-12 I had installed a few weeks previous. > > By 12:00 the sun had come out and most of the snow was gone. I was moping > about in my robe and PJs (if you have never seen a 6'6" guy in full length > PJs...) wearily getting some work done when my wife came in and forced me > to get out while my son was still sleeping. A few minutes later I was > enjoying myself on the Burke avoiding pedestrians and snow patches. It was > amazing. > > I forgot my gloves and I don't own winter gloves anyway so I decided to > stop at Recycled Cycles to see if I could find a cheap pair. A crow cawed > as I dismounted my bike. I leaned it against the bike rack and opened my > new bag to retrieve my mini u-lock. I felt so wonderful and smug showing > off the new bag. Front bags are so civilized and what-not. But then > something wet and squishy landed my hand, on my bag, and right in the front > pocket. Was it snow? Dirt? > > The crow was right above me. It had pooped in my brand new bag the very > first time I had opened it in public. > > I went in and asked for a paper towel and had it cleaned up pretty quickly. > The buzz from riding for the first time in a week or more couldn't be > faded. Besides: in Italy birds pooping on your head is considered good luck > right? > > I attached a pic from the ride. > > 6747582595_cabc6fa374_b.jpg > 209KViewDownload -- 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: Supernova E3 tail light opinions
Dmit: forgot the URL: http://thelazyrando.wordpress.com/2011/03/24/the-safety-myth/ On Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 1:57 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Ryan: note that the standard roadwork barrier warning light is an amber > blinkie (tho' I am old enough to remember the hand-bomb-shaped flaming > flares used until the '60s or so). Of course, the fact that guvmint uses it > is no proof of its reasonableness. > > Me, I use: one blinkie; one steady; and reflectors on person (Sam Browne > or waist triangle, ankle reflectors) and bike (cranks; fender; sometimes > rim, triangle if not on person). > > I think it's foolish to sweat this question too much -- as they say, it's > not rocket science. Have a good headlight with backup; have a good blinkie > with backup; have reflective gear on you and your bike; and ride with > reasonable caution. > > This blog post is wordy and somewhat confused, but the essential message > -- "don't ride stupidly and cycling is not that dangerous" -- is worth > reconsidering. > > I personally discount the "moth effect" warnings and the "annoying to > motorists" warnings; I want motorists to be alarmed if that's what it takes > to be visible -- let them scrape the left curb in their panic if that means > they see me (I refer to the idiots who feel they must give a cyclist 25 > feet of clearance by passing entirely in the oncoming lane; tho' these are > better than the brain-dead type who drive with right wheels 2' across the > bike lane line). Of course, courtesy would dictate care in selecting your > rear lights when riding with other cyclists. > > Patrick "cut my cycling teeth in New Delhi urban traffic and survived six > years of *extremely* stupid adolescent ego-motivated cycling on the deadly > streets of greater Nairobi, Kenya" Moore > > On Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 1:40 PM, Ryan Ray wrote: > >> This has been an extremely informative thread. I now feel completely >> unprepared for night riding and I'm completely torn between blinking and >> not blinking. >> >> - Ryan >> >> >> >> >> -- >> 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/-/o0uEusKfMRMJ. >> 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. >> > > > > -- > Patrick Moore > Albuquerque, NM > For professional resumes, contact > Patrick Moore, ACRW > http://resumespecialties.com/index.html > > > > -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Supernova E3 tail light opinions
Ryan: note that the standard roadwork barrier warning light is an amber blinkie (tho' I am old enough to remember the hand-bomb-shaped flaming flares used until the '60s or so). Of course, the fact that guvmint uses it is no proof of its reasonableness. Me, I use: one blinkie; one steady; and reflectors on person (Sam Browne or waist triangle, ankle reflectors) and bike (cranks; fender; sometimes rim, triangle if not on person). I think it's foolish to sweat this question too much -- as they say, it's not rocket science. Have a good headlight with backup; have a good blinkie with backup; have reflective gear on you and your bike; and ride with reasonable caution. This blog post is wordy and somewhat confused, but the essential message -- "don't ride stupidly and cycling is not that dangerous" -- is worth reconsidering. I personally discount the "moth effect" warnings and the "annoying to motorists" warnings; I want motorists to be alarmed if that's what it takes to be visible -- let them scrape the left curb in their panic if that means they see me (I refer to the idiots who feel they must give a cyclist 25 feet of clearance by passing entirely in the oncoming lane; tho' these are better than the brain-dead type who drive with right wheels 2' across the bike lane line). Of course, courtesy would dictate care in selecting your rear lights when riding with other cyclists. Patrick "cut my cycling teeth in New Delhi urban traffic and survived six years of *extremely* stupid adolescent ego-motivated cycling on the deadly streets of greater Nairobi, Kenya" Moore On Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 1:40 PM, Ryan Ray wrote: > This has been an extremely informative thread. I now feel completely > unprepared for night riding and I'm completely torn between blinking and > not blinking. > > - Ryan > > > > > -- > 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/-/o0uEusKfMRMJ. > 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. > -- 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.
RE: [RBW] Re: Supernova E3 tail light opinions
Yup. Comforting that there's obviously no wrong answer. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ryan Ray Sent: Monday, January 23, 2012 3:41 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Supernova E3 tail light opinions This has been an extremely informative thread. I now feel completely unprepared for night riding and I'm completely torn between blinking and not blinking. - Ryan -- 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/-/o0uEusKfMRMJ. 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: Supernova E3 tail light opinions
This has been an extremely informative thread. I now feel completely unprepared for night riding and I'm completely torn between blinking and not blinking. - Ryan -- 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/-/o0uEusKfMRMJ. 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] FS: New Moustache Handlebar/New Dirt Drop Stem
im interested in the dirt drop stem. is the stem clamp 26.0 or 25.4 mike goldman warwick,r.i. Groupon™ Official Site 1 ridiculously huge coupon a day. Get 50-90% off your city's best! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/4f1dc57b2d3ba5f6a65st04duc -- 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] Tubeless candidate???
Forgot to add: I am skeptical about Foss's being proof against goatheads, but if they are, I will ante up if Riv carries them for 60 mm tires. I find that fat tires attract more thorns than skinnies, tho' whether this is due to the width or because fat tires get ridden in thornier places, I dunno. On Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 1:31 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > The crucial test will be to run over a plot of goatheads, coming out on > the other side with scores sticking into your tires: if after two days you > find no air loss, Foss tubes are proof against the thorns. > > Note that very often when you run over a goathead it will go in only part > way and, if you don't smack it again against the pavement multiple times > won't penetrate the tube. > > OTOH, I've been on many rides where I pick up a thorn slightly to the > outside of the middle of the tread and ride the rest of the way anxiously > seeing the thorn revolving with the tires; then pull it out at the end of > the ride and hear that dreaded "H..." > > At other times yet a goathead will penetrate but cause only a very slow > leak so that it is only after a number of hours that you find your tire > flat. In fact, most of my flats are slow-leak goathead-caused. > > Patrick Moore, who had a traumatic time on Sat eve. fixing and refixing > and dammit re-refixing tubes with multiple goathead holes. > > > On Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 9:34 AM, jimD wrote: > >> On Jan 21, 2012, at 10:25 AM, MoVelo inquired: >> >> > Has anyone had success with Foss tubes against goatherds? >> >> Moi! >> Ran over a goatherd just the other day. >> No troubles. >> >> JimD >> >> On Jan 21, 2012, at 10:25 AM, MoVelo wrote: >> >> > Has anyone had success with Foss tubes against goatherds? >> > >> > On Jan 21, 1:47 am, cyclotourist wrote: >> >> Today I pulled my Rivy down from the hook and find the rear tire flat. >> >> http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/6733538469/in/photostream/ >> ">Yep, >> >> another goathead. I don't know how often this happens, but lets >> >> just say I've gone through a 100 pack of Rema tubes in the last few >> >> years! So I'm kinda' considering going tubeless with this bike. Sun >> >> CR-18 rims and 35mm Paselas. I have my 29er set up that way and love >> >> it, but have Stans rims etc. >> >> >> >> Any experiences positive or negative with a set up like this? >> >> >> >> -- >> >> 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. >> > >> >> -- >> 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. >> >> > > > -- > Patrick Moore > Albuquerque, NM > For professional resumes, contact > Patrick Moore, ACRW > http://resumespecialties.com/index.html > > > > -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Tubeless candidate???
The crucial test will be to run over a plot of goatheads, coming out on the other side with scores sticking into your tires: if after two days you find no air loss, Foss tubes are proof against the thorns. Note that very often when you run over a goathead it will go in only part way and, if you don't smack it again against the pavement multiple times won't penetrate the tube. OTOH, I've been on many rides where I pick up a thorn slightly to the outside of the middle of the tread and ride the rest of the way anxiously seeing the thorn revolving with the tires; then pull it out at the end of the ride and hear that dreaded "H..." At other times yet a goathead will penetrate but cause only a very slow leak so that it is only after a number of hours that you find your tire flat. In fact, most of my flats are slow-leak goathead-caused. Patrick Moore, who had a traumatic time on Sat eve. fixing and refixing and dammit re-refixing tubes with multiple goathead holes. On Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 9:34 AM, jimD wrote: > On Jan 21, 2012, at 10:25 AM, MoVelo inquired: > > > Has anyone had success with Foss tubes against goatherds? > > Moi! > Ran over a goatherd just the other day. > No troubles. > > JimD > > On Jan 21, 2012, at 10:25 AM, MoVelo wrote: > > > Has anyone had success with Foss tubes against goatherds? > > > > On Jan 21, 1:47 am, cyclotourist wrote: > >> Today I pulled my Rivy down from the hook and find the rear tire flat. > >> http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/6733538469/in/photostream/";>Yep, > >> another goathead. I don't know how often this happens, but lets > >> just say I've gone through a 100 pack of Rema tubes in the last few > >> years! So I'm kinda' considering going tubeless with this bike. Sun > >> CR-18 rims and 35mm Paselas. I have my 29er set up that way and love > >> it, but have Stans rims etc. > >> > >> Any experiences positive or negative with a set up like this? > >> > >> -- > >> 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. > > > > -- > 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. > > -- 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: Supernova E3 tail light opinions
I also have this taillight on my Sam. I look at it as the baseline for the rest of my safety gear - no matter what, it's on the bike, i don't have to worry about the batteries wearing out, and i can't forget it. I don't think that it is an awesome safety solution on it's own. i add a planet bike blinky to the back of my saddlesack, wear ankle reflectors, have reflective stuff on my clothing, use a safety triangle, and have pedal reflectors at various different times depending on where I am going. I always always use the triangle if I am going to be riding somewhere new that I don't know well, as I don't want to get caught out in bad traffic on a rough stretch of road without that added protection. -- 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/-/8Du8aze7Kd8J. 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] What kind of mustache wax to use?
Phil's, of course.
On Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 12:17 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> Campy grease.
>
>
> On Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 1:08 PM, yavo wrote:
>
>> Beeswax?
>>
>> --
>> Fred Yavorsky
>> Jenkintown, PA
>> http://www.twistcomm.com/Bikes
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 2:44 PM, Amit Singh wrote:
>>
>>> I've been letting my natural 'wool buff' grow out to protect my face
>>> from the cold while riding so now I look something like this:
>>>
>>> o(|8-{D>
>>>
>>> Rather than trimming my mustache I'd like to curl it up. What kind of
>>> mustache wax have you used? What do you like? Anything to stay clear
>>> of?
>>>
>>> And ... a few photos from my most recent adventure ride on Saturday in
>>> Detroit. Lots of fun Bombadil photos and a few of above referenced
>>> facial hair.
>>>
>>>
>>> http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150485746682260.370087.697107259&type=1&l=ae466b25c3
>>>
>>> --
>>> 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.
>>
>
>
>
> --
> 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.
>
--
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: Super inexpensive Sugino crankset
and here's photos of the crankset as I used it on my Hillborne. http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/sets/72157625582849057/ -- 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/-/fXBM__T41gsJ. 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] FS: Super inexpensive Sugino crankset
I've got a Sugino triple crankset to sell. It's an OEM model, that came on a $1000 Specialized road bike. It has 172.5mm arms. It's got a 130mm BCD for the large and middle chainrings and a 74mm BCD for the small ring. It comes with a 52/42/30 chainrings. The large and middle ring are Sugino aluminum (round) with pins. The small ring is Sugino steel. I used the crankset for a couple months as a compact double. I replaced the 52 tooth ring with a Spot brand chainguard, and used just the 42/30. The crankset with the original three chainrings, with the chainguard, with a cartridge BB of the right length, all can be had for $50 shipped. You should be able to see the photos on my expired ebay auction: http://www.ebay.com/itm/260936667255?ssPageName=STRK:MEUSX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1560.l2649#ht_500wt_1361 -- 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/-/QkFGkzQWRT8J. 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] What kind of mustache wax to use?
Campy grease.
On Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 1:08 PM, yavo wrote:
> Beeswax?
>
> --
> Fred Yavorsky
> Jenkintown, PA
> http://www.twistcomm.com/Bikes
>
>
> On Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 2:44 PM, Amit Singh wrote:
>
>> I've been letting my natural 'wool buff' grow out to protect my face
>> from the cold while riding so now I look something like this:
>>
>> o(|8-{D>
>>
>> Rather than trimming my mustache I'd like to curl it up. What kind of
>> mustache wax have you used? What do you like? Anything to stay clear
>> of?
>>
>> And ... a few photos from my most recent adventure ride on Saturday in
>> Detroit. Lots of fun Bombadil photos and a few of above referenced
>> facial hair.
>>
>>
>> http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150485746682260.370087.697107259&type=1&l=ae466b25c3
>>
>> --
>> 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.
>
--
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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Supernova E3 tail light opinions
One more idea: a big reflective triangle attached to your bag, or a reflective vest (personally dislike these -- too much of a hassle to get on and off over all the other winter kit), Sam Browne or -- my favorite -- a reflective triangle attached to a reflective belt. One more idea yet: Lightman strobe when you want to attach a blinkie to a bag that, unlike a frame or seatpost or rack mounting, does not hold the light in one position. The strobe does not suffer from the off-axis decline in visibility that LED blinkies seem to do. OTOH, the Lightman that I have runs only 2 hours on 2 alkaline or NMH AAs. https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/BIKESMISCELLANEA#5663812088636007938 Don't try this with your two-wheeler: https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/BIKESMISCELLANEA#5695750139888167026 On Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 1:00 PM, EricP wrote: > Good comments patrick and Liesl. Might cut some reflective tape for > the crankarms. Already have MKS sneaker pedals with reflectors. And > a foot or so silver reflective tape on the rear fender. Should maybe > hunt down my reflective triangle and install it on the Country Bag. > > Thanks for all the suggestions so far. Looks like the ugly cable will > be sticking around. Unless I redo it down below the bike. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-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] What kind of mustache wax to use?
Beeswax?
--
Fred Yavorsky
Jenkintown, PA
http://www.twistcomm.com/Bikes
On Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 2:44 PM, Amit Singh wrote:
> I've been letting my natural 'wool buff' grow out to protect my face
> from the cold while riding so now I look something like this:
>
> o(|8-{D>
>
> Rather than trimming my mustache I'd like to curl it up. What kind of
> mustache wax have you used? What do you like? Anything to stay clear
> of?
>
> And ... a few photos from my most recent adventure ride on Saturday in
> Detroit. Lots of fun Bombadil photos and a few of above referenced
> facial hair.
>
>
> http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150485746682260.370087.697107259&type=1&l=ae466b25c3
>
> --
> 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: Supernova E3 tail light opinions
Lee Mitchell, a local bike person who has been driving sag support for literally hundreds of events here in NorCal, recommends reflective ankle bands as the most valuable piece of nighttime safety equipment. As Liesl notes, the movement instantly identifies you as a cyclist, and helps the motorist gauge speed and distance based on that knowledge. --Eric N Sent from my iPad2 On Jan 23, 2012, at 11:22 AM, Liesl wrote: > Hi Eric, > > I commute on Summit Avenue on the way home, and I find that when I > come up on other bikes, one of the great things that identifies it as > a bicycle is pedal reflectors. Their movement immediately says "bike" > and I'm surprised how well/far away they can be seen. Certainly > further than bad lights. On the flashing front, I do like the planet > bike blinky. I've seen one as I was crossing the Marshall Ave bridge > and the bike was up the hill just about at Cretin and it was a little > foggy that day. Really impressive. And ditto on the reflector vests > and triangles, etc. I think the best approach is to do whatever you > can that identifies you as a bicycle; e.g. pedal reflectors. > > 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. > -- 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: Supernova E3 tail light opinions
Good comments patrick and Liesl. Might cut some reflective tape for the crankarms. Already have MKS sneaker pedals with reflectors. And a foot or so silver reflective tape on the rear fender. Should maybe hunt down my reflective triangle and install it on the Country Bag. Thanks for all the suggestions so far. Looks like the ugly cable will be sticking around. Unless I redo it down below the bike. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Jan 23, 1:26 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Or adding reflective tape to your cranks as I do when my pedals don't > accept reflectors. I agree that the "bobbing up and down" or flashing (if > the tape is installed at the bb axle junction) appearance signals "bike". > > Of course, you can always use ankle reflectors too. > > > > > > On Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 12:22 PM, Liesl wrote: > > Hi Eric, > > > I commute on Summit Avenue on the way home, and I find that when I > > come up on other bikes, one of the great things that identifies it as > > a bicycle is pedal reflectors. Their movement immediately says "bike" > > and I'm surprised how well/far away they can be seen. Certainly > > further than bad lights. On the flashing front, I do like the planet > > bike blinky. I've seen one as I was crossing the Marshall Ave bridge > > and the bike was up the hill just about at Cretin and it was a little > > foggy that day. Really impressive. And ditto on the reflector vests > > and triangles, etc. I think the best approach is to do whatever you > > can that identifies you as a bicycle; e.g. pedal reflectors. > > > 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. > > -- > Patrick Moore > Albuquerque, NM > For professional resumes, contact > Patrick Moore, ACRWhttp://resumespecialties.com/index.html- 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] What kind of mustache wax to use?
I've been letting my natural 'wool buff' grow out to protect my face
from the cold while riding so now I look something like this:
o(|8-{D>
Rather than trimming my mustache I'd like to curl it up. What kind of
mustache wax have you used? What do you like? Anything to stay clear
of?
And ... a few photos from my most recent adventure ride on Saturday in
Detroit. Lots of fun Bombadil photos and a few of above referenced
facial hair.
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150485746682260.370087.697107259&type=1&l=ae466b25c3
--
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: Supernova E3 tail light opinions
Or adding reflective tape to your cranks as I do when my pedals don't accept reflectors. I agree that the "bobbing up and down" or flashing (if the tape is installed at the bb axle junction) appearance signals "bike". Of course, you can always use ankle reflectors too. On Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 12:22 PM, Liesl wrote: > Hi Eric, > > I commute on Summit Avenue on the way home, and I find that when I > come up on other bikes, one of the great things that identifies it as > a bicycle is pedal reflectors. Their movement immediately says "bike" > and I'm surprised how well/far away they can be seen. Certainly > further than bad lights. On the flashing front, I do like the planet > bike blinky. I've seen one as I was crossing the Marshall Ave bridge > and the bike was up the hill just about at Cretin and it was a little > foggy that day. Really impressive. And ditto on the reflector vests > and triangles, etc. I think the best approach is to do whatever you > can that identifies you as a bicycle; e.g. pedal reflectors. > > 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. > > -- 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: Supernova E3 tail light opinions
Hi Eric, I commute on Summit Avenue on the way home, and I find that when I come up on other bikes, one of the great things that identifies it as a bicycle is pedal reflectors. Their movement immediately says "bike" and I'm surprised how well/far away they can be seen. Certainly further than bad lights. On the flashing front, I do like the planet bike blinky. I've seen one as I was crossing the Marshall Ave bridge and the bike was up the hill just about at Cretin and it was a little foggy that day. Really impressive. And ditto on the reflector vests and triangles, etc. I think the best approach is to do whatever you can that identifies you as a bicycle; e.g. pedal reflectors. 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] FS: New Moustache Handlebar/New Dirt Drop Stem
The following are NEW and still in plastic wrap: Nitto RM-016 Mustache Handlebar - 26.0mm - $60 +shipping Nitto Dirt-Drop Stem 100mm - $40 +shipping Paypal only. -- 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: Leather wool and steel on ice
Most excellent photos! thanks! -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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Supernova E3 tail light opinions
On Mon, 2012-01-23 at 09:44 -0800, Way Rebb wrote: > You can also add a few more lights in back. I ride in the dark quite a > bit and I have three tail lights, all battery powered A friend of mine has 5 or 6 on his brevet bike: a generator powered steady light, a DiNotte, a blinking Planet Bike Superflash on each seat stay, some kind of bright flasher and a tiny little red lantern hanging off the seat bag. I can't ride behind him with all of that going. It's absolutely unbearable. -- 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: Supernova E3 tail light opinions
You can also add a few more lights in back. I ride in the dark quite a bit and I have three tail lights, all battery powered: An old Vista Light 5 LEd mounted to the rack, one on the fender and the Soma Bullet light down where the rack attaches to the stay. I also have one of the reflective triangles Rivendell sells and the rack light makes a nice glow through the mesh, especially in the fog. Regards, Ray On Jan 22, 5:15 pm, EricP wrote: > Jim is correct, about one night group ride is all I've done. Rarely > out that late. More 5:30 a.m. commutes that caused this to come up. > > Have I ever been hit on the Hillborne with the E3 light? No. > Numerous close calls. Hard to say if it's more than with a Planet > Bike Superflash or a Nite Rider flashing light. > > My greatest area of concern is lack of visibility with the light. > Three LEDs just sitting there, no amplification. > > Of course the other option would be to chuck the entire Supernova > system and just use a B&M system. > > If nothing else, it's giving me something to think about changing over > the winter. So it might not just be bar tape that gets replaced in > the next month or so. > > Eric Platt > St. Paul, MN > > On Jan 22, 11:12 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery > > > > > > > > wrote: > > I happen to know that EricP doesn't do many after-dark group rides, so > > tailoring his lighting to other cyclists is probably not a priority. I rode > > for awhile behind a guy who had one of those slow flash frequency DiNotte > > taillights. I saw spots for days! -- 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] Leather wool and steel on ice
Oops, sorry list for re:-all spamming on that last message. As penance, check out this juicy old thread I stumbled over... particularly as CA is finally getting some of it up in the Sierras! Not bikes, but tangentially RBW (in the RMW sense)... http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.php?topic_id=382806&tn=0&mr=0 Soaking here, =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, 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.
RE: [RBW] Long Beach Bike Builders (or SoCal)
Try Chuck at Pacific Coast Cycles in Oceanside. He even has a few Rivs in his shop. > Date: Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:13:44 -0800 > Subject: [RBW] Long Beach Bike Builders (or SoCal) > From: mgoldswor...@gmail.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > Hi all - > > thanks so much for all the really helpful responses to my questions > about the 56cm Sam. > > Now, another one. Is anyone familiar with a Rivendell-esque bike shop > in the Long Beach (or SoCal) area that could possibly do a build for > me? > > thanks in advance > > -- > 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] Bay Area Travel/Biking - any place
John -- San Francisco abounds in bike rentals. One can go to very few of the popular routes or places and not see dozens of people on rental bikes. Sometimes, it's literally hundreds. I do not know what they charge, but the bikes look to be well maintained and most if not all are hybrids with fat tires and upright seating. Also increasingly more popular are electrics and electric assists rentals. Most of the rentals I see around here are Marin or Trek, and the various electrics. Most of us in this area have done many times what you are anticipating; biking everywhere in the Bay Area. With the intermodal public transportation system -- most bike friendly and accommodating -- one can easily get around sans automobile. Once in SF purchase a Clipper Card (Start with two cards at $20 each, then add funds accordingly). That allows you ready access and entry to SF Muni, BART, CalTrain, Golden Gate Transit, and other transits. >From SF, one can bike all the way to Palo Alto and beyond, or go part way and incorporate CalTrain into the plan. IMO, CalTrain is the most bike accommodating agency around, with dedicated bike cars on each train. You can also take BART to the east bay -- and to walnut Creek to RBW -- or ride it. Of course, a ride across the Golden Gate Bridge is a must, then you also can ride into Marin's most famous areas; Marin Headlands, Tiburon/Paradise, Mt. Tam, Point Reyes, etc. You can ferry back to SF from Sausalito, Tiburon, and San Anselmo. I often bike from SF all the way to Alameda via the Dumbarton Bridge. Much of that route is on the Bay Trail with mixed surfaces. You can also take AmTrak Capitol Corridor express from the east bay which is bike accommodating, and ride up to Davis, Winters, Sacramento and beyond. You can also ferry to Vallejo and ride from there. There's nearly endless opportunities for great rides and accommodating public transit. I'm sure others will also have sound suggestions. Enjoy! From: John L To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Sun, January 22, 2012 6:13:24 PM Subject: [RBW] Bay Area Travel/Biking - any place My wife and I will be traveling from Boston to California in March and have 4-5 days to explore the Bay area, which will involve visiting friends in Palo Alto, downtown SF, and Napa, and, I hope, a pilgrimage to the Riv HQ. We were hoping to do this exploration mostly by bike - credit card style, although probably trains, ferries and even a rental car may come into play (details are sketchy at this point). Any recommendations for how to get a reliable riv-ish ride for that time? I'm considering shipping our bikes (seems cheaper than bringing them on an airplane) but it makes me nervous. I'd prefer to rent, but most of what's out there seems to be offering skinny tired carbon bikes or hybrids, neither of which appeals to me. On a previous similar thread, someone suggests Karim's used bikes in Berkeley but elsewhere on the internet, it's reputed to be a fence for thieves. Bay Area Bikes offers the Big Dummy which is an attractive option but probably overbuilt for our needs (it makes my wife a little nervous). I'd go out of my way for a good rental so if you know of somewhere else in the Bay Area I should consider, let me know. Thanks! - John -- 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.
[RBW] Re: new bars spy shot-- Alba-moose?
My understanding is that non-moosey is also chromoly but without the stem, like the prototype we've seen on the Rosco Bubbe bike. -- 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/-/v5ZneJiBaAgJ. 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] Brooks B 17 saddle for sale
Hey Art I'll take it! Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, CA On 1/23/12, artmoli...@yahoo.com wrote: > Nice leather Brooks saddle off my Rivendell. Honey with copper rivets. > $35.00 plus $10.00 shipping. Pics and info : artmoli...@yahoo.com > > -- > 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] Rivendell custom for sale
Please send some photos. On Monday, January 23, 2012, artmoli...@yahoo.com wrote: > My 64cm Rivendell Custom road frame is for sale in Atlanta. > > Frame, fork and headset. > 64cm , 72 degree seat tube. > 62cm top tube. > 22cm , 72.5 degree head tube . > 130mm rear spacing. > Single eyelets on fork and rear triangle. > Serial #. JS 98 04. > Dark Green with Ivory trim. > Build by Joe Starck. Paint by Joe Bell. > Condition is impeccable with no damage and only the smallest paint > imperfections mainly at the drop outs. Please note there is a name > painted on the top tube. Ridden very few miles and stored for much of > it's life indoors. > $1325.00 OBO shipped to your door. > > Direct questions and requests for photos to artmoli...@yahoo.com . > > -- > 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] Tubeless candidate???
On Jan 21, 2012, at 10:25 AM, MoVelo inquired: > Has anyone had success with Foss tubes against goatherds? Moi! Ran over a goatherd just the other day. No troubles. JimD On Jan 21, 2012, at 10:25 AM, MoVelo wrote: > Has anyone had success with Foss tubes against goatherds? > > On Jan 21, 1:47 am, cyclotourist wrote: >> Today I pulled my Rivy down from the hook and find the rear tire flat. >> > href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/6733538469/in/photostream/";>Yep, >> another goathead. I don't know how often this happens, but lets >> just say I've gone through a 100 pack of Rema tubes in the last few >> years! So I'm kinda' considering going tubeless with this bike. Sun >> CR-18 rims and 35mm Paselas. I have my 29er set up that way and love >> it, but have Stans rims etc. >> >> Any experiences positive or negative with a set up like this? >> >> -- >> 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. > -- 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: Bar Tape
how grippy when wetthe tire tube tape mike goldman warwick,r.i. 53 Year Old Mom Looks 33 The Stunning Results of Her Wrinkle Trick Has Botox Doctors Worried http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/4f1d8687c6db66df1e2st02duc -- 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] Nitto bars, ttt stem for sale
art, model, size, condition of bars? mike goldman warwick,r.i. 53 Year Old Mom Looks 33 The Stunning Results of Her Wrinkle Trick Has Botox Doctors Worried http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/4f1d860db5b465dfe25st06duc -- 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 bars spy shot-- Alba-moose?
I'm a bit confused,I know the"moosey" version has to be built with a stem, will the othe version also? Is the non-moosey version being made with or without the stem? Marc On Jan 17, 4:24 pm, Jeremy Till wrote: > Anybody got the low down on what's happening with the bars in this picture? > > www.flickr.com/photos/haircow/6700334839/in/pool-64927372@N00/ > > Looks like a bullmoose version of the albatross, or the new bar under > development. Is this going into production? I'd been kicking myself for > not getting a pair of the bullmoose before they became a "vintage" item, > but if these are coming down the pike, I'm excited! -- 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] Bay Area Travel/Biking - any place
My wife and I will be traveling from Boston to California in March and have 4-5 days to explore the Bay area, which will involve visiting friends in Palo Alto, downtown SF, and Napa, and, I hope, a pilgrimage to the Riv HQ. We were hoping to do this exploration mostly by bike - credit card style, although probably trains, ferries and even a rental car may come into play (details are sketchy at this point). Any recommendations for how to get a reliable riv-ish ride for that time? I'm considering shipping our bikes (seems cheaper than bringing them on an airplane) but it makes me nervous. I'd prefer to rent, but most of what's out there seems to be offering skinny tired carbon bikes or hybrids, neither of which appeals to me. On a previous similar thread, someone suggests Karim's used bikes in Berkeley but elsewhere on the internet, it's reputed to be a fence for thieves. Bay Area Bikes offers the Big Dummy which is an attractive option but probably overbuilt for our needs (it makes my wife a little nervous). I'd go out of my way for a good rental so if you know of somewhere else in the Bay Area I should consider, let me know. Thanks! - John -- 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: Supernova E3 tail light opinions
If you do junk the (pricey) system and switch to B&M, I have loved my Toplight line plus in the rear. Really the best I have seen. I am sure you can sell the E3 for not a huge loss. As for flashing vs steady, didn't we just have a super long thread on that?? Edwin "livin' the dyno dream" Williamson -- 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/-/F72XtU2a5e4J. 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] Long Beach Bike Builders (or SoCal)
Hi all - thanks so much for all the really helpful responses to my questions about the 56cm Sam. Now, another one. Is anyone familiar with a Rivendell-esque bike shop in the Long Beach (or SoCal) area that could possibly do a build for me? thanks in advance -- 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] Rivendell custom for sale
My 64cm Rivendell Custom road frame is for sale in Atlanta. Frame, fork and headset. 64cm , 72 degree seat tube. 62cm top tube. 22cm , 72.5 degree head tube . 130mm rear spacing. Single eyelets on fork and rear triangle. Serial #. JS 98 04. Dark Green with Ivory trim. Build by Joe Starck. Paint by Joe Bell. Condition is impeccable with no damage and only the smallest paint imperfections mainly at the drop outs. Please note there is a name painted on the top tube. Ridden very few miles and stored for much of it's life indoors. $1325.00 OBO shipped to your door. Direct questions and requests for photos to artmoli...@yahoo.com . -- 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] Nitto bars, ttt stem for sale
Nice bar and quill stem combo off my Rivendell. $35.00 plus $15.00 shipping. Pics and info : artmoli...@yahhoo.com -- 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: Bar Tape
I like old tire tubes. One tube produces two strips long enough to wrap both sides of the bar. The strips wrap well, look good, and are comfortable. -- 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/-/xR62h5tdx4EJ. 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: Bar Tape
Thanks for the responses. There's enough here to last several tape changes. I'll post pics as I make changes. Cheers. -- 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/-/HRAqq162DmQJ. 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] Brooks B 17 saddle for sale
Nice leather Brooks saddle off my Rivendell. Honey with copper rivets. $35.00 plus $10.00 shipping. Pics and info : artmoli...@yahoo.com -- 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: Sam Hillborne 56cm question - diff between the Riv models
Excellent write-up on the Riv models! Thanks for posting it. On Jan 21, 9:25 am, James Warren wrote: > Correction/clarification: The Atlantis does now succeed in achieving the > 2-inch tire clearance. Maybe more, I'm not sure. > > On Jan 21, 2012, at 9:11 AM, James Warren wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > Now that's the kind of question we need on the list right now! > > > The Atlantis came about around 1999 as Rivendell's Japanese-built version > > of their legendary All-rounder. The all-rounder is/was a bike-style > > designed to work well in the following ways: > > > as a road bike for people not set on racing lightness or racing geometry. > > as an offroad vehicle once you mount some wide tires, and the tire > > clearance is wide. Grant would shoot for two inches, although the first > > Atlantis's in 99 through 2001 only got to about 1.9. > > as an excellent touring bike > > and in other ways you can think of, because the bike is so versatile. > > > The versatility came through the very high clearances and cantilever brakes > > which gave no problem mounting fenders and very wide tires. The bike has a > > pretty long wheelbase and pretty long chainstays (although still shorter > > than the 80's Trek 720's). It has a low bottom bracket which improves road > > handling and invites larger tires, especially for offroad use. The other > > part of the versatility is the rack braze-ons and really nice fender > > mounting spots. In the earlier part of the 90's, one of the distinguishing > > features of the all-rounder was basing it around 26 inch wheels. This came > > from the Bridgestone days, when they were one of the few companies making > > "hybrids" based around the more useful at the time 26 inch wheel size when > > offroading is even considered. When Rivendell started, the All-rounder > > model would continue this 26-inch wheel design, and that was one of the > > features that made me want one then. But early in Rivendell's existence, > > they started not liking the 26-inch wheels on the larger sizes, and began > > selling the larger ones with 700c wheels and the smaller ones with 26 inch > > wheel. As a tall guy, this bummed me out until I was convinced that in the > > late 90's, offroad 700c tires, even 2-inch varieties, were beginning to > > blossom, mostly from WTB and Schwalbe. > > > In the late 90's, the all-rounder was a model made in the US and was fairly > > expensive, and Grant wanted to make a version of it in Japan that would > > cost less. This is where the Atlantis came from. It has those all-rounder > > qualities described above, the big tire clearance, the great touring > > behavior, the offroad capability, nice bike to ride unloaded for road > > rides. It's an amazing bike, and it's still available as originally > > designed, only now it has more rack braze-ons for added versatility > > (mini-racks and such). I speak from experience regarding the Atlantis. I > > got mine in 2001, and it really can do everything I would want to do > > riding. All my other bikes are specialists in some specific cycling arena > > that the Atlantis can hold its own: sporty road rides, cross-country > > mountain biking, commuting, sub-24-hour overnighters, country biking with > > long days and mixed surfaces. What the Atlantis excels at that the others > > can't match is touring rides that include camping. 700c in the large sizes > > and 26 inch in the smaller sizes. Amazing bike. One of the higher price > > Rivendell production models, but worth it. And the 700c tire options are > > wonderful now. I don't long for 26ers much anymore. Additionally, the > > Atlantis was ahead of the mainstream now so excited about these modern > > "29ers!" > > > A Homer Hilsen: > > Perhaps without the All-rounder, the AHH could not have come about. Let's > > say you never want to tour, you love country rides, you like to veer > > off-road, you like to go overnight, just not days on end, you like to be > > comfortable for a long day. You like to carry stuff on your bike, at least > > sometimes, and you like road rides. But most importantly, in addition to > > all of the above, you want to do most of it, including the road rides, on > > tires that are between 32 mm and 40 mm, because you've discovered what an > > awesome size that is, including for road rides. Also, because you like that > > tire width so much, you don't want to scale the tire down just to mount a > > fender. If so, then the A Homer Hilsen is the bike. Also, the A Homer > > Hilsen has a cool refinement: dual pivot sidepulls work well and still > > provide the clearance needed to do what's described above. > > > Another way of describing what's above for the AHH is to say that it sort > > of splits the difference between the Rivendell Atlantis and the Rivendell > > Road model. So the AHH is a refinement of the all-rounder, moved closer to > > the road end of the spectrum. Or maybe it's the other way around, b
Re: [RBW] Re: Bar Tape
+1 on the velo Orange sew on bar wrap. Put some cloth tape down code to build some body and it is comfortable. On Jan 21, 2012 11:10 AM, "ascpgh" wrote: -- 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] FS: Atlantis 58cm
This is my wife's bike. It is a complete bike. She is the second (or maybe third) owner but is in great shape, she barely rode it. Classic case of me thinking she would ride a lot with me if we got her a quality ride. :-) Here is the CL link: http://missoula.craigslist.org/bik/2798067361.html thanks, John -- 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/-/187GccNbzucJ. 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: Sam Hillborne 56cm question
I am ~ 5'10" with 84.5 PBH and have a 56 Sam. The 56 is a great fit for me. I think 84 is on the cusp of 52/56 sizing but bigger is better than smaller as you can dial things in with stem, bars and saddle height. Right now I have the bike built up with 46cm Noodle bars and 8cm Technomic stem. That combo works well for me. I do believe the Taiwan 56 frames are double TT but a call to Riv will answer that. Also - sometimes there are frames in the "attic" at RBW. There was a Protovelo labeled Sam frame a few weeks back. Might still be there. The San Marcos is really geared towards road use with smaller loads and minor off road. A nice looking frame and rides well, though. If you can handle the "girl's bike" questions the Yves Gomez might be worth considering. Same geometry as the Sam. But no top tube at all! Another used bike to keep an eye open for is a Heron. There were a couple of models and they are lighter tubing than the Atlantis - but very similar geometry. Designed by Grant and Waterford built. They take narrower tires than the modern Rivs. You can dig the info out of the internet archive wayback machine. http://web.archive.org/web/20061029010028/http://www.heronbicycles.com/frames.html Dan San Rafael, CA On Jan 21, 7:29 am, Mike Goldsworthy wrote: > Thanks everyone for the help! > > I've sent an email to countrybike and will see what they've got. I'm > also going to try and get in touch with Rivendell - from the website, > it's unclear to me if the 56cm has a double TT or not. > > A few of you have suggested looking at different models - the > Atlantis, the AHH, and the Soma San Marcos. Can anyone help me with > the differences between these frames, and what they'd be good for? > > Also, one last question - I'm trying to measure my PBH, and I think > i'm about a 84.5. I'm 5'10", and in doing the method described on > Rivendell's site, I get 33.25"...which converted ends up about 84.5, > which seems to be right at the edge for a 56 Sam. I currently ride a > 54 Cannondale road bike. Anyone about the same size have experience on > a 56 Sam? > > On Jan 19, 12:13 pm, Mike Goldsworthy wrote: > > > > > > > > > Hi all - > > > My first time posting...I've been wanting to get a steel lugged bike > > for a while now to use for commuting, grocery shopping, rides with the > > kids...basically an all around general bike to use when I'm not riding > > a road bike. > > > I've finally landed on the Sam, and have been saving to get enough $ > > to do a complete build. I'm about half way there, and discovered on > > their website that it seems the 56cm only comes with a double top > > tube. I emailed a few days ago to ask if this is the case, but haven't > > heard back. > > > So, here's what I'm wondering - is the 56cm Sam only with a double top > > tube now? If so, what would you suggest as some other options? I > > really like the look and the idea of the Sam, but honestly don't like > > the look of the double top tube at all...and if I'm spending that > > much, I want to love not only the feel of it when I ride, but also I > > want to love the look of it -- 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] Sam Hillborne 56cm question - diff between the Riv models
Thanks Dusty…I've been looking at the other models today, and think I'm still pretty sold on getting a Sam. It seems that there's a few of them laying around in different places. Rivendell actually has 1 single top tube 56cm in maroon right now that they're selling at a discount. I'm not sure I want a maroon one…so throwing that out there for whoever else stumbles on this thread On Jan 21, 2012, at 2:12 PM, DustyMerkin wrote: > I hate to keep bringing up Soma but the lugged Stanyan is a great frame and > looks like you can get it for 450 on ebay right now which is an amazing price > for these. > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soma-Stanyan-Frame-and-Fork-56cm-BRAND-NEW-w-FREE-UPS-SHIPPING-/200695937583?pt=Road_Bikes&hash=item2eba68fa2f#ht_2559wt_1168 > > I > > -- > 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/-/MrAxkys379oJ. > 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.
[RBW] Re: Tubeless candidate???
Has anyone had success with Foss tubes against goatherds? On Jan 21, 1:47 am, cyclotourist wrote: > Today I pulled my Rivy down from the hook and find the rear tire flat. > href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/6733538469/in/photostream/";>Yep, > another goathead. I don't know how often this happens, but lets > just say I've gone through a 100 pack of Rema tubes in the last few > years! So I'm kinda' considering going tubeless with this bike. Sun > CR-18 rims and 35mm Paselas. I have my 29er set up that way and love > it, but have Stans rims etc. > > Any experiences positive or negative with a set up like this? > > -- > 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: new bars spy shot-- Alba-moose?
As great as either of those names might be, I see possible copyright problems with both. Joe Palooka was a comic strip (I'm not quite that old, but I just went to WiKi). So Grant will keep us speculating for a while longer. Cheers, Steve -- 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/-/3sAaSPr1CKYJ. 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: new bars spy shot-- Alba-moose?
PALOOKA-YEAH -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of David T. Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2012 4:33 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: new bars spy shot-- Alba-moose? Montana? Palooka? On Jan 22, 4:26 pm, Joe Bernard wrote: > It's a Joe-something-a! Well now I HAVE to have one. ;-) > > Joe Something > Vallejo, 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. -- 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.
RE: [RBW] Re: Riv Rally East 2012
That climb might affect bike choice, though -- probably push me away from my current thinking that I might do the ride on my QB (as my son Sam was, as well). But we'll make it work, whatever the decision is. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Montclair BobbyB Sent: Friday, January 20, 2012 6:43 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: Riv Rally East 2012 I'm waiting on several shuttle services to respond to my requests. Only one has gotten back to me, and they require that we rent an entire bus... Unless we have 40 people it may not be practical. One option I'm considering will be to start in Cumberland, MD, booking a hotel close to the Cumberland Amtrak station for Friday night (as long as I can leave my bike and gear in my hotel room or some other secure place). The Capitol Limited runs daily from Connellsville to Cumberland (at 6:30 AM!!!). We could drive our cars up to Connellsville early on Saturday, park them and hop the Capitol Limited back to Cumberland, where we would check out and ride to the trail. That's a $17 solution (plus a few hours of lost sleep)... It also makes for a slightly later start on Saturday morning, and adds 16 miles of uphill from Cumberland... no big deal, right?? BB On Jan 20, 5:16 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Fri, 2012-01-20 at 12:43 -0500, Allingham II, Thomas J wrote: > > Steve: Would Jack Brown Greens (the lighter weight version) be okay > > on the trail, or do I (ideally, anyway) need something fatter and > > sturdier? > > Many people think 33.33mm wide tires are plenty fat for seriously bad > gravel roads like those on the Deerfield Dirt Road Randonnee - which > is far rougher than the surface of the GAP. > > All "crushed limestone" is not created equal. I was on the Greenbrier > Trail in West Virginia, also paved with crushed limestone, last summer > (finished up on Earthquake Day). There, the top surface - maybe 1/2 > inch or so - is loose, with a firm bottom under that. You get up out > of the saddle and whoopsie! the rear end acts like it's on ball bearings. > Nothing at all like that on the GAP. There, at least when I was > there, the surface is solid all the way from top to bottom. In other > words, you don't sink in much so wide floation's not so critical. > > On the final stretch from Frostburg to Cumberland, the steep part, we > saw a couple of roadies on 23mm racing tires heading up towards > Frostburg. -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: new bars spy shot-- Alba-moose?
Funny. That looks like Spokes, etc. in Alexandria, VA. -- 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/-/Je85vEQaRRsJ. 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.
