Re: [RBW] Rode My First Rando Event Today
*What did you end up doing about food?* All stuff I normally eat... but a couple bites at a time throughout the ride... fruit, jerky, cookies, nuts, chocolate, and cheese. I added an Nuun tablet to one of my water bottles. and I had a can of V8 a little after halfway through. I think the best advice I got was about 1) diet... only eating what I'm used to eating. and 2) pace myself. I followed both and was amazed how fresh and able to keep riding I was at the end. My biggest fear was that I'd be dragging myself the last miles to the finish. Fact is that I went for a ride with my family to get burgers and ice cream when I got home. The Popularie experience sort of reminded me of the long distance hiking experience. All these people are doing the same route but equipment and styles of travel are across the board. We naturally gravitate toward/ end up traveling/ crossing paths with those who's style is similar to our own. Camaraderie ensues. Also similar to LD hiking... the scenery was pretty but the real beauty of the experience was interacting with the people on and along the ride. --Smitty -- 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/-/m3JCvCgmRNgJ. 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: Rode My First Rando Event Today
the scenery was pretty but the real beauty of the experience was interacting with the people on and along the ride. I'm going to quote you to that. Pictures and ride report are truly inspiring. Looking forward to sfrando pop soon -- 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: Carrdice Camper Longflap + Carradice SQR, $135 shipped CONUS.
I feel obliged to note after someone pointed this out that you can get the C LF and the SQR new in the UK for much less than the $149 and $66 that PJW and Wallingford charge in this country. Still, happy to sell mine as above at no more than I paid for them last year, and I think a bit less; also happy to consider trades. Again $135 shipped CONUS for both. On Sat, Mar 17, 2012 at 8:09 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Let me re-phrase that: The inside lining around one of the flap fold-up snaps has a slight (1 cm) tear that does not affect use. $135 Priority Mail CONUS for both. On Sat, Mar 17, 2012 at 8:06 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Both VG. There is a very slight tear around the lining near the flap fold-up snap that does not affect use. Otherwise, no blemishes. Priority Mail shipping. -- 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] Rode My First Rando Event Today
Congratulations. Beautiful photos. I consider your ride a challenge to myself -- must start doing some longer rides -- need a derailleur bike! --Well, I have the Fargo but I think I will multi-speed-ify one of the Rivs. S3X? AW? Derailleur? We'll see. I've been riding the Fargo because of my injured right hand (can't operate the right-only brake on the Rivs) but perhaps will change one of the Rivs over to LHB. On Sat, Mar 17, 2012 at 10:38 PM, Smitty 54ca...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for all the tips everyone gave in my previous post asking for Randonneuring advice. I put much of it to use today and had a successful ride. The forecast called for 100% chance of rain showers. We got a few minor sprinkles, lots of clouds and a decent amount of sunshine. I came prepared for 100k of riding in a downpour. Instead I should have wore sunscreen. No bonk or nutrition/cramp issues... I believe largely thanks to tips from the list. My goal was to finish in 6 hours (a little over 10mph average) and I got my card signed at 5:55. Perhaps I could have pushed myself and gotten a slightly better time but that would have eaten into my breaks, conversations, and scenery gazing. I don't really feel the need to jump right into the longer brevets but it's likely I'll be back for more 100k rides. My control card proved it happened, but it's on it's way to France. These pics will have to suffice. cheers, Smitty -- 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/-/dqhHVSaaoXsJ. 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: Someone scratched my Brooks...advice?
I have found using my bottom works quite well, with the Berthoud saddle on my Saluki anyway. YMMV with a Brooks. :) Rob in Seattle On Saturday, March 17, 2012 5:46:27 PM UTC-7, Brett Lindenbach wrote: What's the best way to buff it out? -- 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/-/6RSGWv7oT2wJ. 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: Salsa in Rivendell clothing
I have liked the various iterations of the Casseroll -- but I think I like the current one the best, with canti posts and matching front rack. On Saturday, March 17, 2012 9:27:38 PM UTC-5, Jeremy Till wrote: Looks great! I also have a Riv-ish Salsa, a 2008 Casseroll. Yours definitely wins on having Riv-sourced parts, mine is more Riv in overall fit and philosophy--high bars, laid back seating position facilitated by Nitto Wayback post, downtube shifters, fenders, and Ruffy-Tuffies. I was also intrigued by the Ti La Cruz when they came out, having long lusted after a titanium bike myself. Ryan, you'll probably have a hard time finding one, they only made them for a year or two, and they've phased them out in favor of the disc braked Vaya model. I heard rumors about a possible re-issue with BB30 and oversized headtube, but that's vaporware as of yet. On Saturday, March 17, 2012 11:48:10 AM UTC-7, Forrest wrote: I know I'm not the only person on this group to take a non-RBW frame (though one inspired by shared principles of versatility and practicality) and build it up with a whole bunch of parts and accessories from RBW. Here's my attempt along those lines (Salsa La Cruz Ti frame): http://www.flickr.com/photos/10076072@N03/6990466969/in/photostream *Stuff from Riv*: Nitto seat post Selle Anatomica saddle Noodle handlebars Nitto rear rack Tektro canti brakes Sackville grid grey bags Grip King pedals Pasela TG 37 tires Nitto water bottle cages Commuted with it this way this week. Mighty nice. The RBW stuff is a big part of what makes it the kind of bike I like to ride. -- Forrest (Iowa City) https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-6uegdACXp60/T2VHsExvrrI/L_k/2d3h9_lnVJk/s1600/casserollsolvang.jpg On Saturday, March 17, 2012 11:48:10 AM UTC-7, Forrest wrote: I know I'm not the only person on this group to take a non-RBW frame (though one inspired by shared principles of versatility and practicality) and build it up with a whole bunch of parts and accessories from RBW. Here's my attempt along those lines (Salsa La Cruz Ti frame): http://www.flickr.com/photos/10076072@N03/6990466969/in/photostream *Stuff from Riv*: Nitto seat post Selle Anatomica saddle Noodle handlebars Nitto rear rack Tektro canti brakes Sackville grid grey bags Grip King pedals Pasela TG 37 tires Nitto water bottle cages Commuted with it this way this week. Mighty nice. The RBW stuff is a big part of what makes it the kind of bike I like to ride. -- Forrest (Iowa City) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/-YBJCkCjY7EJ. 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: Rode My First Rando Event Today
Congrats, Smitty. On Saturday, March 17, 2012 11:38:28 PM UTC-5, Smitty wrote: Thanks for all the tips everyone gave in my previous post asking for Randonneuring advice. I put much of it to use today and had a successful ride. The forecast called for 100% chance of rain showers. We got a few minor sprinkles, lots of clouds and a decent amount of sunshine. I came prepared for 100k of riding in a downpour. Instead I should have wore sunscreen. No bonk or nutrition/cramp issues... I believe largely thanks to tips from the list. My goal was to finish in 6 hours (a little over 10mph average) and I got my card signed at 5:55. Perhaps I could have pushed myself and gotten a slightly better time but that would have eaten into my breaks, conversations, and scenery gazing. I don't really feel the need to jump right into the longer brevets but it's likely I'll be back for more 100k rides. My control card proved it happened, but it's on it's way to France. These pics will have to suffice.https://picasaweb.google.com/113148323994353762329/OregonRandonneursSnoozevillePopularie100k?authuser=0feat=directlink cheers, Smitty -- 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/-/jNvxIwaq2pYJ. 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] Headed to Boulder tomorrow
Gino, Go to university bicycles they use to rent Independent fabrications and other high end bicycles. Bruce On 3/17/12, Gino Zahnd ginoza...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Folks, I haven't lived in Boulder for ten years, so I'm not sure what's available in terms of renting a decent real world bicycle. Any ideas? Or, if any of you want to lend me a beater for the week, do tell! Thanks, Gino -- 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] Rode My First Rando Event Today
On Sun, 2012-03-18 at 02:51 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote: Congratulations. Beautiful photos. I consider your ride a challenge to myself -- must start doing some longer rides -- need a derailleur bike! --Well, I have the Fargo but I think I will multi-speed-ify one of the Rivs. S3X? AW? Derailleur? We'll see. Well, you've had several derailleur bikes in the past, including IIRC two Rivendells. Ah, if only they hadn't been vandalized, and all the fittings necessary for derailleur operation hadn't been Dremeled off! -- 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] Rode My First Rando Event Today
Yeah, yeah, yeah, I know. But I have enjoyed the fixed gear riding, so no regrets. On Sun, Mar 18, 2012 at 8:18 AM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Sun, 2012-03-18 at 02:51 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote: Congratulations. Beautiful photos. I consider your ride a challenge to myself -- must start doing some longer rides -- need a derailleur bike! --Well, I have the Fargo but I think I will multi-speed-ify one of the Rivs. S3X? AW? Derailleur? We'll see. Well, you've had several derailleur bikes in the past, including IIRC two Rivendells. Ah, if only they hadn't been vandalized, and all the fittings necessary for derailleur operation hadn't been Dremeled off! -- 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] Rode My First Rando Event Today
On Sun, 2012-03-18 at 08:20 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote: Yeah, yeah, yeah, I know. But I have enjoyed the fixed gear riding, so no regrets. It *IS* possible to do non-destructive, easily reversible fixed gear conversions. On Sun, Mar 18, 2012 at 8:18 AM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Sun, 2012-03-18 at 02:51 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote: Congratulations. Beautiful photos. I consider your ride a challenge to myself -- must start doing some longer rides -- need a derailleur bike! --Well, I have the Fargo but I think I will multi-speed-ify one of the Rivs. S3X? AW? Derailleur? We'll see. Well, you've had several derailleur bikes in the past, including IIRC two Rivendells. Ah, if only they hadn't been vandalized, and all the fittings necessary for derailleur operation hadn't been Dremeled off! -- 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: Someone scratched my Brooks...advice?
Brett, Learning to accept scratches (to your brooks or bike) is one of the things in life that you have to come to on your own. There are a few things you can do, proofide, saddle soap or obenaufs to try and buff them out, shoe polish if you want to get more aggresive. None of them will really return it to new out of the box but they will lessen the effect. But really, after a few hundred miles it will all blend in with the wear from your butt (per Rob). and if it's any comfort, imagine how i felt when i got my first scratch in my $200+ berthoud--caused by me too, if you take your bike out it will happen eventually. And look at it this way, you'll never get that characteristically worn in look that old brooks get if you don't get some scratches into it. -- 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/-/c-m-P2qGm2cJ. 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: Rode My First Rando Event Today
Smitty, glad you enjoyed the ride. I was bummed I couldn't be out riding but was instead stuck at work. I'll definitely be at the 200k and I hope you show up for that. It's a new route this year and looks great. Cant say how hard it'll be but there's sure to be plenty of good company. Thanks for taking and posting the pictures. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Someone scratched my Brooks...advice?
My Brooks is almost 40 years old. I bought a Raleigh Competition in 1973; the saddle's been on every bike I've owned. I look at the dings, some are really old. Dings are OK. They remind you of things. They have story. On Saturday, March 17, 2012 7:46:27 PM UTC-5, Brett Lindenbach wrote: I am used to people admiring my Bleriot around town, and it is not atypical for me to exit a shop to find someone gawking at my bike. A few times even noticed some college kids taking pictures of it as I sipped my coffee inside. Was disappointed the other day when I came out to find that someone had marred my Brooks saddle. I could chalk it up to beausage, but it makes me unhappy. What's the best way to buff it out? -- 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/-/BvO-NJ46CpcJ. 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] Rode My First Rando Event Today
Yeah, hey Patrick, since you have been considering spending some money on a Roadeo or an RB-1, maybe you could spend that money on having the following work done on one of your Rivendell frames: Get a frame-builder to add a derailleur hanger. Get some cable stops and guides brazed on for shift cables Get new paint It sounds like a bike that would fit the bill for what you've been after in a derailleur bike. On Mar 18, 2012, at 7:23 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote: On Sun, 2012-03-18 at 08:20 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote: Yeah, yeah, yeah, I know. But I have enjoyed the fixed gear riding, so no regrets. It *IS* possible to do non-destructive, easily reversible fixed gear conversions. On Sun, Mar 18, 2012 at 8:18 AM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Sun, 2012-03-18 at 02:51 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote: Congratulations. Beautiful photos. I consider your ride a challenge to myself -- must start doing some longer rides -- need a derailleur bike! --Well, I have the Fargo but I think I will multi-speed-ify one of the Rivs. S3X? AW? Derailleur? We'll see. Well, you've had several derailleur bikes in the past, including IIRC two Rivendells. Ah, if only they hadn't been vandalized, and all the fittings necessary for derailleur operation hadn't been Dremeled off! -- 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. James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.net - Remember, my friends, it is better to feel fast than to be fast. -- 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] Rode My First Rando Event Today
Good deal! On 3/18/12, Smitty 54ca...@gmail.com wrote: *What did you end up doing about food?* All stuff I normally eat... but a couple bites at a time throughout the ride... fruit, jerky, cookies, nuts, chocolate, and cheese. I added an Nuun tablet to one of my water bottles. and I had a can of V8 a little after halfway through. I think the best advice I got was about 1) diet... only eating what I'm used to eating. and 2) pace myself. I followed both and was amazed how fresh and able to keep riding I was at the end. My biggest fear was that I'd be dragging myself the last miles to the finish. Fact is that I went for a ride with my family to get burgers and ice cream when I got home. The Popularie experience sort of reminded me of the long distance hiking experience. All these people are doing the same route but equipment and styles of travel are across the board. We naturally gravitate toward/ end up traveling/ crossing paths with those who's style is similar to our own. Camaraderie ensues. Also similar to LD hiking... the scenery was pretty but the real beauty of the experience was interacting with the people on and along the ride. --Smitty -- 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/-/m3JCvCgmRNgJ. 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 ** “I believe in an America where millions of Americans believe in an America that’s the America millions of Americans believe in. That’s the America I love.” -- 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] Rode My First Rando Event Today
On Sun, 2012-03-18 at 08:28 -0700, James Warren wrote: Yeah, hey Patrick, since you have been considering spending some money on a Roadeo or an RB-1, maybe you could spend that money on having the following work done on one of your Rivendell frames: Get a frame-builder to add a derailleur hanger. Get some cable stops and guides brazed on for shift cables Get new paint It sounds like a bike that would fit the bill for what you've been after in a derailleur bike. And get rid of that Dremel tool! -- 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's the verdict on the Foss inner tubes?
What's the verdict on the Foss inner tubes? And do you really have to use their special rim tape, or will these tubes work with standard kinds of rim tape just as well? Thanks! -- 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/-/yKy-wl3nWnYJ. 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's the verdict on the Foss inner tubes?
I'm interested in this too as I'd like to run the Grand Bois tires but have to deal with lots of goat heads. Does it really matter if it can stay inflated with a nail through it if its just going to go flat when the offending object comes out? D.G. On Sunday, March 18, 2012 10:28:34 AM UTC-6, Forrest wrote: What's the verdict on the Foss inner tubes? And do you really have to use their special rim tape, or will these tubes work with standard kinds of rim tape just as well? Thanks! -- 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/-/5VzNcZXm_KYJ. 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: Rode My First Rando Event Today
Can I get some details on that map case you are using? I'm looking at an event next month and am thinking I'll need something similar. D.G. On Saturday, March 17, 2012 10:38:28 PM UTC-6, Smitty wrote: Thanks for all the tips everyone gave in my previous post asking for Randonneuring advice. I put much of it to use today and had a successful ride. The forecast called for 100% chance of rain showers. We got a few minor sprinkles, lots of clouds and a decent amount of sunshine. I came prepared for 100k of riding in a downpour. Instead I should have wore sunscreen. No bonk or nutrition/cramp issues... I believe largely thanks to tips from the list. My goal was to finish in 6 hours (a little over 10mph average) and I got my card signed at 5:55. Perhaps I could have pushed myself and gotten a slightly better time but that would have eaten into my breaks, conversations, and scenery gazing. I don't really feel the need to jump right into the longer brevets but it's likely I'll be back for more 100k rides. My control card proved it happened, but it's on it's way to France. These pics will have to suffice.https://picasaweb.google.com/113148323994353762329/OregonRandonneursSnoozevillePopularie100k?authuser=0feat=directlink cheers, Smitty -- 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/-/FMzNyAX1xHYJ. 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] Rode My First Rando Event Today
Yes, Albuquerque is known for particularly heinous bicycle vandals. Some of them are quite articulate. -JimD On Mar 18, 2012, at 7:18 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote: On Sun, 2012-03-18 at 02:51 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote: Congratulations. Beautiful photos. I consider your ride a challenge to myself -- must start doing some longer rides -- need a derailleur bike! --Well, I have the Fargo but I think I will multi-speed-ify one of the Rivs. S3X? AW? Derailleur? We'll see. Well, you've had several derailleur bikes in the past, including IIRC two Rivendells. Ah, if only they hadn't been vandalized, and all the fittings necessary for derailleur operation hadn't been Dremeled off! -- 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] What's the verdict on the Foss inner tubes?
I've got one on the rear JB green on my custom. So far 1k miles, no flats, no special rim tape. No verdict. Jury still out. -JimD On Mar 18, 2012, at 9:28 AM, Forrest wrote: What's the verdict on the Foss inner tubes? And do you really have to use their special rim tape, or will these tubes work with standard kinds of rim tape just as well? Thanks! -- 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/-/yKy-wl3nWnYJ. 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] What's the verdict on the Foss inner tubes?
Well, I've not encountered any goat heads since I put the Foss on my custom. I'm skeptical about how that would/will go. I'm pretty sure the Foss only works when the offending penetrator remains engaged (sounds a bit clinical?) Saw some youtube video that was the belts + suspenders approach - Slime in a Foss. Goatheads are famous for being heinous. Patrick Moore seems to have expertise in battling this affliction. Tank treads may be the answer. -JimD I wonder what the goat heads curse on Mt Diablo is like? On Mar 18, 2012, at 9:56 AM, Darin G. wrote: I'm interested in this too as I'd like to run the Grand Bois tires but have to deal with lots of goat heads. Does it really matter if it can stay inflated with a nail through it if its just going to go flat when the offending object comes out? D.G. On Sunday, March 18, 2012 10:28:34 AM UTC-6, Forrest wrote: What's the verdict on the Foss inner tubes? And do you really have to use their special rim tape, or will these tubes work with standard kinds of rim tape just as well? Thanks! -- 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/-/5VzNcZXm_KYJ. 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] What's the verdict on the Foss inner tubes?
I have a pair on my 650B Hilsen. Hetres. One flat in ~1000k. Thorn, which was still in the tire when I fixed the flat. No verdict from me. On Sunday, March 18, 2012 10:37:19 AM UTC-7, JimD wrote: I've got one on the rear JB green on my custom. So far 1k miles, no flats, no special rim tape. No verdict. Jury still out. -JimD On Mar 18, 2012, at 9:28 AM, Forrest wrote: What's the verdict on the Foss inner tubes? And do you really have to use their special rim tape, or will these tubes work with standard kinds of rim tape just as well? Thanks! -- 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/-/yKy-wl3nWnYJ. 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/KHhAGlCaCp8J. 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's the verdict on the Foss inner tubes?
and I did used the special rim strips over my existing ones. On Sunday, March 18, 2012 11:31:10 AM UTC-7, William wrote: I have a pair on my 650B Hilsen. Hetres. One flat in ~1000k. Thorn, which was still in the tire when I fixed the flat. No verdict from me. On Sunday, March 18, 2012 10:37:19 AM UTC-7, JimD wrote: I've got one on the rear JB green on my custom. So far 1k miles, no flats, no special rim tape. No verdict. Jury still out. -JimD On Mar 18, 2012, at 9:28 AM, Forrest wrote: What's the verdict on the Foss inner tubes? And do you really have to use their special rim tape, or will these tubes work with standard kinds of rim tape just as well? Thanks! -- 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/-/yKy-wl3nWnYJ. 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/S1_GwlK7_JIJ. 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: Lights for Nitto racks
I use a Planet Bike mounted on that rack. One reasons I like it is because it has one of the best reflectors of any blinky type light I have found. http://www.rei.com/product/776955/planet-bike-rack-blinky-5-rear-light. On Mar 16, 11:11 pm, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote: Probably some of you have those Nitto racks Rivendell sells. Great racks. Front and rear both have a flat plate, with a hole facing forward/backward, for (I assume) mounting a light. Can anyone name a front light (dyno-powered or battery-powered) or a rear battery-powered light that I could buy that comes with hardware suitable for mounting on a flat plate like the Nitto has? I'm mechanically challenged and can't figure out how to mount a light on one of those racks. Except an IQ Cyo, which I think will soon grace my touring bike. But that leaves rear lights or blinkies for my bike and my son's beautiful apple green Rambouillet. -- -- Anne Paulson My hovercraft is full of eels -- 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: Lights for Nitto racks
FWIW, I test-mounted two blinkies at the rear of my new Fargo rack and, sho' 'nuff, one bounce off after fewer than 5 miles. The other one remained -- so far. On Sat, Mar 17, 2012 at 9:39 AM, judy richmond richmondjudy...@gmail.com wrote: I use a Planet Bike mounted on that rack. One reasons I like it is because it has one of the best reflectors of any blinky type light I have found. http://www.rei.com/product/776955/planet-bike-rack-blinky-5-rear-light. On Mar 16, 11:11 pm, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote: Probably some of you have those Nitto racks Rivendell sells. Great racks. Front and rear both have a flat plate, with a hole facing forward/backward, for (I assume) mounting a light. Can anyone name a front light (dyno-powered or battery-powered) or a rear battery-powered light that I could buy that comes with hardware suitable for mounting on a flat plate like the Nitto has? I'm mechanically challenged and can't figure out how to mount a light on one of those racks. Except an IQ Cyo, which I think will soon grace my touring bike. But that leaves rear lights or blinkies for my bike and my son's beautiful apple green Rambouillet. -- -- Anne Paulson My hovercraft is full of eels -- 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] Epic! Where winds are fierce and men are manly and bikes are steel.
I was the only cyclist to brave the winds today -- or, at least I saw no other -- as I took the Fargo the 17 m rt to church. Winds 46 gusts to 56 on this side of town (NW -- at the airport to the south, gusts to 64)) and I found myself at one point standing in the 69 gear on a downhill. I also almost got blown against the wall along the bridge over the Rio Grande twice by fierce gusts coming up the river. But the worst thing was the brownout sand in places -- the ground cover here, at least when you get more than 1/2 mile from the river, is very sparse and where it has been disturbed by clearing, even years ago, immense clouds of fine brown sand are kicked up and fill the air. Odd, because the last several days have been absolutely beautiful: 7 low 70s, low humidity and very light breezes. Patrick and I didn't downshift, either except briefly to the 56 for the one, 2/5 mile steep hill -- wind gusts are like a turbocharger kick-in Moore -- 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: Someone scratched my Brooks...advice?
As said on the liner notes of the Woodstock album, scratches are proof of the origin and authenticity of your ride. :) On Sun, Mar 18, 2012 at 9:53 AM, Will waller.will...@gmail.com wrote: My Brooks is almost 40 years old. I bought a Raleigh Competition in 1973; the saddle's been on every bike I've owned. I look at the dings, some are really old. Dings are OK. They remind you of things. They have story. On Saturday, March 17, 2012 7:46:27 PM UTC-5, Brett Lindenbach wrote: I am used to people admiring my Bleriot around town, and it is not atypical for me to exit a shop to find someone gawking at my bike. A few times even noticed some college kids taking pictures of it as I sipped my coffee inside. Was disappointed the other day when I came out to find that someone had marred my Brooks saddle. I could chalk it up to beausage, but it makes me unhappy. What's the best way to buff it out? -- 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/-/BvO-NJ46CpcJ. 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] Someone scratched my Brooks...advice?
on 3/17/12 4:46 PM, Brett Lindenbach at brett.lindenb...@gmail.com wrote: I am used to people admiring my Bleriot around town, and it is not atypical for me to exit a shop to find someone gawking at my bike. A few times even noticed some college kids taking pictures of it as I sipped my coffee inside. Was disappointed the other day when I came out to find that someone had marred my Brooks saddle. I could chalk it up to beausage, but it makes me unhappy. What's the best way to buff it out? I have those crop up from time to time - other bike brake levers, unseen edges, etc. - I usually just ride it out rather than worry about it specifically. I do find that different contact material tends to have a different effect on the leather. The MUSA Knickers seem to leave a nice burnished, higher gloss finish than regular riding shorts. YMMV... - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Whatever you do will be insignificant, but it is very important that you do it. Mahatma Gandhi -- 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] Rode My First Rando Event Today
on 3/17/12 8:38 PM, Smitty at 54ca...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for all the tips everyone gave in my previous post asking for Randonneuring advice. I put much of it to use today and had a successful ride. The forecast called for 100% chance of rain showers. We got a few minor sprinkles, lots of clouds and a decent amount of sunshine. I came prepared for 100k of riding in a downpour. Instead I should have wore sunscreen. No bonk or nutrition/cramp issues... I believe largely thanks to tips from the list. My goal was to finish in 6 hours (a little over 10mph average) and I got my card signed at 5:55. Perhaps I could have pushed myself and gotten a slightly better time but that would have eaten into my breaks, conversations, and scenery gazing. I don't really feel the need to jump right into the longer brevets but it's likely I'll be back for more 100k rides. My control card proved it happened, but it's on it's way to France. These pics will have to suffice. https://picasaweb.google.com/113148323994353762329/OregonRandonneursSnoozev illePopularie100k?authuser=0amp;feat=directlink cheers, Smitty Excellent! Sounds like you found the perfect pace! Just a word on sunscreen - I find that if I just put it on when kitting up before a ride (especially those that start in pre-dawn hours), then when things turn nice, I don't have to stop to put it on. Now, granted, I am reasonably fair-skinned and ride in the SF Bay Area - the Queen of the Microclimates - so things can go from nordic/steppes to arid/scorching within a few miles. That also keeps me from simply forgetting to put it on. Congrats on a great ride! - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Gallery updates now appear here - http://cyclofiend.blogspot.com I thought the idea was to waste the rest of our lives together.. -- Cyril, Breaking Away -- 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] Someone scratched my Brooks...advice?
I scratched up a Brooks pretty bad once on some rocks. Just applied some Proofide and over time it's blended in pretty well. 3,000 miles later, I can barely see it! :-) On 3/18/12, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: on 3/17/12 4:46 PM, Brett Lindenbach at brett.lindenb...@gmail.com wrote: I am used to people admiring my Bleriot around town, and it is not atypical for me to exit a shop to find someone gawking at my bike. A few times even noticed some college kids taking pictures of it as I sipped my coffee inside. Was disappointed the other day when I came out to find that someone had marred my Brooks saddle. I could chalk it up to beausage, but it makes me unhappy. What's the best way to buff it out? I have those crop up from time to time - other bike brake levers, unseen edges, etc. - I usually just ride it out rather than worry about it specifically. I do find that different contact material tends to have a different effect on the leather. The MUSA Knickers seem to leave a nice burnished, higher gloss finish than regular riding shorts. YMMV... - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Whatever you do will be insignificant, but it is very important that you do it. Mahatma Gandhi -- 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 ** “I believe in an America where millions of Americans believe in an America that’s the America millions of Americans believe in. That’s the America I love.” -- 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: Someone scratched my Brooks...advice?
I appreciate all the advice, I really do. I should mention that I have come to terms with scratches and dings that I make, but not intentional gouges made by a vandal. Really, they are ugly and tell no story other than some people suck. I suppose I will get over this too. Best, Bret -- 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/-/N7O0hHqlR4UJ. 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: Rode My First Rando Event Today
Congratulations Smitty! Wonderful photos, thanks for posting your ride report. Can't wait to read and follow your future adventures! On Mar 18, 12:38 am, Smitty 54ca...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for all the tips everyone gave in my previous post asking for Randonneuring advice. I put much of it to use today and had a successful ride. The forecast called for 100% chance of rain showers. We got a few minor sprinkles, lots of clouds and a decent amount of sunshine. I came prepared for 100k of riding in a downpour. Instead I should have wore sunscreen. No bonk or nutrition/cramp issues... I believe largely thanks to tips from the list. My goal was to finish in 6 hours (a little over 10mph average) and I got my card signed at 5:55. Perhaps I could have pushed myself and gotten a slightly better time but that would have eaten into my breaks, conversations, and scenery gazing. I don't really feel the need to jump right into the longer brevets but it's likely I'll be back for more 100k rides. My control card proved it happened, but it's on it's way to France. These pics will have to suffice.https://picasaweb.google.com/113148323994353762329/OregonRandonneursS... cheers, Smitty -- 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: Someone scratched my Brooks...advice?
ad lib http://www.ehow.com/how_7705126_repair-leather-bike-seat.html http://www.ehow.com/how_7854293_repair-saddle-scuffs.html -- 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/-/NojqBwTc4KwJ. 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: Rode My First Rando Event Today
My que-sheet holder is the Map Case from Rivhttp://www.rivbike.com/product-p/m4.htm. It was super great to have the directions right there. Many of the rando riders had some variation... often on top of their front bag. --Smitty On Sunday, March 18, 2012 10:00:16 AM UTC-7, Darin G. wrote: Can I get some details on that map case you are using? I'm looking at an event next month and am thinking I'll need something similar. D.G. On Saturday, March 17, 2012 10:38:28 PM UTC-6, Smitty wrote: Thanks for all the tips everyone gave in my previous post asking for Randonneuring advice. I put much of it to use today and had a successful ride. The forecast called for 100% chance of rain showers. We got a few minor sprinkles, lots of clouds and a decent amount of sunshine. I came prepared for 100k of riding in a downpour. Instead I should have wore sunscreen. No bonk or nutrition/cramp issues... I believe largely thanks to tips from the list. My goal was to finish in 6 hours (a little over 10mph average) and I got my card signed at 5:55. Perhaps I could have pushed myself and gotten a slightly better time but that would have eaten into my breaks, conversations, and scenery gazing. I don't really feel the need to jump right into the longer brevets but it's likely I'll be back for more 100k rides. My control card proved it happened, but it's on it's way to France. These pics will have to suffice.https://picasaweb.google.com/113148323994353762329/OregonRandonneursSnoozevillePopularie100k?authuser=0feat=directlink cheers, Smitty -- 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/-/Tp5ccGZ9-MoJ. 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] Thinning the herd some more. FS a Roadish Rivish Racingish Lugged Steel ride
Up for sale is a modern classic road bike. I acquired this 1984 Trek 770 from the original owner off craigslist. I old off the original campy bits through the usual channels to finance a much more contemporary Rivish build. That bike helped convince me that my previous road bike was too small for me and it convinced me that I wanted to run 700x28 tires (or wider). Now that I've acquired a bike that will take wide tires and fenders, I can let go of this classic bike. I'd love to sell it locally, since it's so expensive to ship a bike. I'm asking $800. Shipping would be extra, but I'll gladly deliver it in the Bay Area. It's a 58cm Trek 770. Reynolds 531 standard diameter butted tubing. Campy dropouts Campy super record headset and seatpost Stock avocet saddle NOS Specialized sealed bearing hubs laced to contemporary Mavic Open Pro silver rims, 32 hole DT spokes 7 speed NOS Sachs Aris FW 12-28 Maxxis 700x25 tires Shimano 105 dual pivot brakes Tektro R200 levers Suntour retrofriction shifters Suntour XC pro front der Shimano XT short cage rear der SRAM chain Sugino XD2 double crankset 172.5mm 48/34. Cartridge BB No pedals Let me know if you have any questions. Pics here. As pictured, 75.5cm seat height. http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/sets/72157629612770747/ -- 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/-/FBjuql8GdFEJ. 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: Someone scratched my Brooks...advice?
Just make up an elaborate story about a bear tried attacking you while you were biking. That always works for me. -- 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: Epic! Where winds are fierce and men are manly and bikes are steel.
I left my wee Mum's house in Four Hills Sunday noon and drove down Tramway to head back to Colorado. Through the blowing dust we could just make out two sorry souls (with gears Patrick, gears! though pitiful leg speed) at the top of the Tramway climb and two more fighting their way back southeast up the highway towards Bernalillo. There are days to ride and days to not ride. To every thing there is a purpose under heaven. Amen. On Sunday, March 18, 2012 1:28:57 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: I was the only cyclist to brave the winds today -- or, at least I saw no other -- as I took the Fargo the 17 m rt to church. Winds 46 gusts to 56 on this side of town (NW -- at the airport to the south, gusts to 64)) and I found myself at one point standing in the 69 gear on a downhill. I also almost got blown against the wall along the bridge over the Rio Grande twice by fierce gusts coming up the river. But the worst thing was the brownout sand in places -- the ground cover here, at least when you get more than 1/2 mile from the river, is very sparse and where it has been disturbed by clearing, even years ago, immense clouds of fine brown sand are kicked up and fill the air. Odd, because the last several days have been absolutely beautiful: 7 low 70s, low humidity and very light breezes. Patrick and I didn't downshift, either except briefly to the 56 for the one, 2/5 mile steep hill -- wind gusts are like a turbocharger kick-in Moore -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html On Sunday, March 18, 2012 1:28:57 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: I was the only cyclist to brave the winds today -- or, at least I saw no other -- as I took the Fargo the 17 m rt to church. Winds 46 gusts to 56 on this side of town (NW -- at the airport to the south, gusts to 64)) and I found myself at one point standing in the 69 gear on a downhill. I also almost got blown against the wall along the bridge over the Rio Grande twice by fierce gusts coming up the river. But the worst thing was the brownout sand in places -- the ground cover here, at least when you get more than 1/2 mile from the river, is very sparse and where it has been disturbed by clearing, even years ago, immense clouds of fine brown sand are kicked up and fill the air. Odd, because the last several days have been absolutely beautiful: 7 low 70s, low humidity and very light breezes. Patrick and I didn't downshift, either except briefly to the 56 for the one, 2/5 mile steep hill -- wind gusts are like a turbocharger kick-in Moore -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/DtY8RDiQUv0J. 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.
