[RBW] Hookin' up shifters question
What I've done for years when initially fixing the long end of a cable (range of motion limit screws roughly adjusted to hand manipulation of derailleur before chain put on and barrel adjuster all the way in then backed out one turn) is to feed it through the housing and ferrules, making sure all are seated nicely to each other (just fitting them snugly) and when I am pulling it to the cable clamp, instead of pliers or third hand tooling it to get more tension I deflect the derailleur against its spring action with my hand when I tighten the cable clamp. The derailleur spring pulls any overt slack and then I give the shifter a push through a gear or two's range of motion and let it sit for a bit to really seat the ferrules on housings, and both into the stops. No funny kinks or smashed placeson the remaining cable. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: '80s Peugeot built for off road riding, limited Riv content
I'm pretty sure Rigida rims are made in China. They're cheap here, but theirs were also the only rims I could find that are wide, silver and have 36 holes and aren't disc-specific. Mavic rims are about 1.5–2 times the price, and Velocity rims are only available in very few places and are far more expensive. The gearing is certainly low (roughly equivalent to a 30t ring with a 12–34 cassette?) but I think it will be about right for hills. 7 and 8 are nice cruising gears on flat pavement. I'll post again after I've been on some longer off-road rides. One thing I noticed, having never ridden an IGH bike before, is that the drag from the hub is quite apparent in the bottom 4 gears, but not noticeable in the top 4. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Non-Nitto Front Rack Recommendations
good choice. late to the party and only applies if you have centerpull brakes, but the Diacompe Ene brake-bolt-mounted rack is a good snug-point for a basket, and about $50. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/estes/bike/aP9290002.jpg here it is on my buddy's very classy Univega rebuild - one of the few mass market classic mixte frames made with Cr-Mo. On Tuesday, October 1, 2013 12:58:37 AM UTC-5, Cecily Walker wrote: Thanks to Christopher Chen, I'll soon be the owner of a Mark's Rack. Thanks, Christopher! On Sunday, September 29, 2013 3:23:22 PM UTC-7, Cecily Walker wrote: I'm interested in putting a front rack (to be used under a Wald basket) on the front of my Betty Foy. While I love the Nitto racks, I don't have Nitto money. Can anyone recommend a nice looking, functional front rack that won't add too much bulk/weight to the front end? I'm eyeballing the Velo-Orange Randonneur front rack, but I've not been able to find much written about it online. Thanks in advance for any suggestions! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: '80s Peugeot built for off road riding, limited Riv content
That gearing ought to be excellent for at least mild singletrack. Tell us how it does on steep hills. Note that the drag in the less efficient gears might moderate as the parts wear in. I know that with the old AW, drag was minimal in the non-direct gears. I've been giving singletrack-appropriate gearing some thought after having taken the Fargo, rebuilt for flatland bosque dirt road cruising with a very close ratio 9er, onto Sandia Mountain singletrack. I think the ideal would be a single, say 32 t ring and 8 cogs from 12 to 36 in back, for gears from ~ 77 down to ~26. Years ago I made my first mountain bike out of an old Schwinn 3 speed cruiser, stripping it and installing a 32 t ring in place of the larger original; 18 t cog. With the effectively 27 wheels the hub gave me gears of ~35, 47, and 63, which was good enough at the time (I was a young, frisky 35 year old) for steep, rocky jeep trails and mild singletrack. I did enjoy observing water running in and out of the Ashtabula bb as I crossed streams. On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 5:54 AM, Tom Harrop twhar...@gmail.com wrote: The gearing is certainly low (roughly equivalent to a 30t ring with a 12–34 cassette?) but I think it will be about right for hills. 7 and 8 are nice cruising gears on flat pavement. I'll post again after I've been on some longer off-road rides. One thing I noticed, having never ridden an IGH bike before, is that the drag from the hub is quite apparent in the bottom 4 gears, but not noticeable in the top 4.] -- *RESUMES THAT GET YOU NOTICED!* Certified Resume Writer http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Albuquerque, NM -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] So Cal Riders - CicLAvia this Sunday?
Hi, folks Does anyone want to ride CicLAvia this Sunday? Information about the ride is here: http://www.ciclavia.org/events/683/heart-of-la/693/about. The ride is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. It's too chaotic at these events to find anyone mid-ride, so I was thinking we could meet at one of the Hubs early in the day and ride together. I'm partial to the MacArthur Park hub because I'm planning on riding from home and that's the closest one. How about a 9:30 a.m. meet-up at the corner of 7th and Alvarado and a roll-out at 10:00 a.m.? I'm also open to meeting earlier - I'm going to have to head home around 2:00 for family stuff later in the day. I hope some of us can ride together! -Bryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Non-Nitto Front Rack Recommendations
Let me know if you need p clamps. I have many spares available. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: So Cal Riders - CicLAvia this Sunday?
In San Antonio, we had the SíClovia last Sunday. It was a lot of fun, especially for the girls http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/estes/bike/aP9290004.jpg My buddy is riding his Fat Tire Ale Schwinn Indian-fork cruiser with 35 psi tires http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/estes/bike/aP9290001.jpg didn't get too many photos of the crowds, or cool bikes, but here is me and my daughter http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/estes/bike/aP9290012.jpg they estimated a turnout of 85,000. We had a great time, and rode down S. Alamo to Mad Hatter's Tea Room for birthday lunch for my daughter. Also some seriously rich chocolate cake, strapped to my rear rack with my trusty Irish straps and delivered it to the after party at my mom's recovery room - Friday was also my dad's birthday and my mom just had a knee-replacement. They also had a nice present waiting for my daughter. A busy fun day. On Tuesday, October 1, 2013 10:32:54 AM UTC-5, Bryan wrote: Hi, folks Does anyone want to ride CicLAvia this Sunday? Information about the ride is here: http://www.ciclavia.org/events/683/heart-of-la/693/about. The ride is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. It's too chaotic at these events to find anyone mid-ride, so I was thinking we could meet at one of the Hubs early in the day and ride together. I'm partial to the MacArthur Park hub because I'm planning on riding from home and that's the closest one. How about a 9:30 a.m. meet-up at the corner of 7th and Alvarado and a roll-out at 10:00 a.m.? I'm also open to meeting earlier - I'm going to have to head home around 2:00 for family stuff later in the day. I hope some of us can ride together! -Bryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] f.s 650b tires, wheels, odd and ends
hi I've got a handfull of things for sale 1. zac 12 650b 32 hole wheel laced to phil wood hi low touring hub older model spaced 135 for 7 speed freewheel. great shape. Rim is a little bit larger so tires are hard to seat. $175 shipped 2 phil wood track hub fixed free laced to velo orange diagonale rim 32 holes low miles on hub and rim $250 shipped 3 650 dynamo wheel shimano 3n72 32 hole laced to velo orange diagonale 650b rim great shape little use $175 shipped 3 carradice nelson saddlebag black with brown straps. great shape older model with double reinforcement over wheel 70 shipped 4 brooks b17 saddle. black with copper rivets older model great shape $75 shipped 5 older brooks professional brown saddle copper rivets brown model good shape a few paint splashes, and scrapes but no major cracking a little hard $70 shipped 6 campagnolo nuovo record pedals chrome with afa clips and straps 80 shipped 7 tubus expedition rack a little bent 70 shipped missing bottom mounting bracket rings. I used chainring bolt spacers they work fine. 8 soma new express 650b by 38 tan sidewalls light use maybe 50 miles no wholes or tears 70 shipped 9 rivendell fatty rumpkins 650b good amount of use good amount left 40 shipped 10 ortileb classic handlebar bag might be missing a mounting bolt used once 7 years ago for a tour and haven't touched it 60 shipped 11 carradice bike bureau briefcase missing mounting hardware 70 shipped email me for photos or questions paypal or check fine looking for nitto jitensha bars, schmidt dyno hub or nitto frog seatpost for trade. feel free to haggle if you think a price is high thanks Dylan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: So Cal Riders - CicLAvia this Sunday?
Bryan, I need to check if there are any conflicts first..I'll let you know. ~Hugh On Tuesday, October 1, 2013 8:32:54 AM UTC-7, Bryan wrote: Hi, folks Does anyone want to ride CicLAvia this Sunday? Information about the ride is here: http://www.ciclavia.org/events/683/heart-of-la/693/about. The ride is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. It's too chaotic at these events to find anyone mid-ride, so I was thinking we could meet at one of the Hubs early in the day and ride together. I'm partial to the MacArthur Park hub because I'm planning on riding from home and that's the closest one. How about a 9:30 a.m. meet-up at the corner of 7th and Alvarado and a roll-out at 10:00 a.m.? I'm also open to meeting earlier - I'm going to have to head home around 2:00 for family stuff later in the day. I hope some of us can ride together! -Bryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Ride Report, Part 1: Portland to Ozette, WA
Thank you for the write-up and pictures. Jim D Massachusetts On Sunday, September 29, 2013 1:56:08 AM UTC-4, Christopher Chen wrote: Ride description: https://plus.google.com/103698290912864028533/posts/ZdKuyf3iX4h Pictures proved it happened, but without captions yet: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/sets/72157635903695075/ cc -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: So Cal Riders - CicLAvia this Sunday?
Ron - thanks for the report and photos. I'm glad to hear that San Antonio also has a cicolvia event. Lots of smiles at these rides. Hugh - hope you can make it! Bryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Gov't Shutdown - Leesburg Loop Ride Tomorrow? (10/2)
Any furloughed gov't workers, or otherwise underemployed peeps, want to join me for the Leesburg Loop tomorrow? West on the WOD Trail from Shirlington out to Whites Ferry and then back to DC via the CO Canal Towpath... I'm thinking an earlyish departure. Like 0730 from Shirlington, and I cycle at a very relaxed pace, probably no more than 12mph average with peaks in the 15-18mph. The total mileage is around 80-85 depending on your start point and I figure on grabbing a lite lunch in Leesburg. The message on the White's Ferry answering machine reports them open, but worst case is a return the way we came. Weather looks splendid. Hit me up here or offlist to coordinate if you'd like! Oh and I'll probably be on my Trek as it seems my Atlantis has developed a BB issue... Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Gov't Shutdown - Leesburg Loop Ride Tomorrow? (10/2)
On 10/01/2013 04:18 PM, Tony DeFilippo wrote: Any furloughed gov't workers, or otherwise underemployed peeps, want to join me for the Leesburg Loop tomorrow? West on the WOD Trail from Shirlington out to Whites Ferry and then back to DC via the CO Canal Towpath... You are aware, the Towpath is officially closed during the shutdown? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Ride/Tour Report: San Juans, Fidalgo, and Skagit Valley Tour, 12-16 Sept 2013
Hello friends- A few weeks ago I went up to the San Juan Islands in the Puget Sound area for several days of biking, camping, and staying with Warmshowers hosts. I've written up a full report in three parts over on my blog: http://urbanadventureleague.blogspot.com/search/label/san%20juan%20skagit%20tour%202013 And a whole bunch of photos over here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/urbanadventureleaguepdx/sets/72157635489700239/ Hope you enjoy! Shawn -- http://urbanadventureleague.blogspot.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/urban-adventure-league-portland http://societyofthreespeeds.wordpress.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/urbanadventureleaguepdx/ P O Box 14185, Portland OR 97293-0185 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: FS: New Ortleib Sport Packer Plus Panniers
sold pending payment. ~mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Ride/Tour Report: San Juans, Fidalgo, and Skagit Valley Tour, 12-16 Sept 2013
These are really gorgeous pictures, by the way. I didn't take the opportunity to visit San Juan or Lopez Islands--great to see your pictures/notes! cc On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 1:27 PM, Shawn Granton urbanadventurelea...@gmail.com wrote: Hello friends- A few weeks ago I went up to the San Juan Islands in the Puget Sound area for several days of biking, camping, and staying with Warmshowers hosts. I've written up a full report in three parts over on my blog: http://urbanadventureleague.blogspot.com/search/label/san%20juan%20skagit%20tour%202013 And a whole bunch of photos over here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/urbanadventureleaguepdx/sets/72157635489700239/ Hope you enjoy! Shawn -- http://urbanadventureleague.blogspot.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/urban-adventure-league-portland http://societyofthreespeeds.wordpress.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/urbanadventureleaguepdx/ P O Box 14185, Portland OR 97293-0185 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Speaking of stuff you should have bought when Riv had it...For Sale: a Trunk Sack Large
Final bump, and then I'll just put it in the matched bags box until later. If somebody buys this Trunksack Large, the proceeds will go to buying up more spare RD-M760-GS rapidrise rear derailers for my parts box. On Tuesday, September 3, 2013 8:28:08 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: As promised: photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/9656552934/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/9653318831/ On Tuesday, September 3, 2013 3:18:09 PM UTC-7, William wrote: Bump! Still available. Now I have pictures, as well. On Friday, August 30, 2013 11:16:06 AM UTC-7, William wrote: I bought up a bevy of Riv Bags when they threatened that A. prices were rising, and B. the sweet metal tags were going away. Both threats became truth, and I'm glad I have a good collection of olive Riv bags that match. All except one. I bought a Trunk Sack Large, thinking that I'd use it on my R-14 top rack on rides where I didn't feel the need to carry a large saddlebag. It's been 3 years and I haven't used it once. It's time to pass it on. So, for sale is one of these: Trunk Sack Large Olive http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/bastl.htm Just like these old pictures, mine has the metal badge instead of the sewn-on one that you get on all newer Sackville bags. Again, it's new never used. I might have snapped it onto the rack for a test fit once, but definitely never took it on a ride. I did not bother to take pictures, but I can take some tonight if necessary. $100 shipped. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] FS 54 cm Riv Quickbeam.
Sorry but this bike is no longer for sale... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Shut down nixes ride opportunities
I took my Rambouillet on my trip to visit my mother to take advantage of the great riding in and around Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. Great riding last week, but yesterday it was determined as necessary to drop the gates across the roads leading into the mountains to the north and west. Oh, well. Was nice while I was able to get in, pictures when I get home to upload. Got in a couple days of 35-40 mile rides in the Ouachita Mountains and the National Parks lands while I could. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh (Hot Springs, AR for now) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Shut down nixes ride opportunities
Look forward to the photographs. It's gonna happen across the nation...good thing bikes can squeeze up, under, over and around gates :-) ~Hugh On Tuesday, October 1, 2013 3:30:24 PM UTC-7, ascpgh wrote: I took my Rambouillet on my trip to visit my mother to take advantage of the great riding in and around Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. Great riding last week, but yesterday it was determined as necessary to drop the gates across the roads leading into the mountains to the north and west. Oh, well. Was nice while I was able to get in, pictures when I get home to upload. Got in a couple days of 35-40 mile rides in the Ouachita Mountains and the National Parks lands while I could. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh (Hot Springs, AR for now) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: FS 54 cm Riv Quickbeam.
I certainly wouldn't think so. That was an incredible price. Somebody must have been PUMPED to get that. On Tuesday, October 1, 2013 3:01:50 PM UTC-7, C REINO wrote: Sorry but this bike is no longer for sale... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] f.s 650b tires, wheels, odd and ends
I forgot a couple things Nitto randoneur bars 35 shipped Older model sugino xd touring crank 175 triple with rings 65 shipped -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: 54 cm Rivendell Quickbeam for sale
Who ever pick it up it's a beaut. Looking forward to new bike day. ~Hugh On Sunday, September 29, 2013 2:41:51 PM UTC-7, C REINO wrote: Well taken care of Rivendell Quickbeam for sale. Pumpkin orange color with all original equipment except this has dirt drop handlebars. MKS sneaker pedals, brand new san marco rolls saddle. Note, lights, bell, waterbottle cage, tool tote and computer mount are NOT included. Fenders and rear rack are included if you like. Asking $799 Contact me direct, outside of google group please: ch...@community-realestate.com javascript: or 208 630-4666 Chris McCall, ID -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] f.s 650b tires, wheels, odd and ends
On Oct 1, 2013, at 7:58 PM, dylan alverson moderntimes3...@gmail.com wrote: I forgot a couple things Nitto randoneur bars 35 shipped Older model sugino xd touring crank 175 triple with rings 65 shipped -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] f.s 650b tires, wheels, odd and ends
On Oct 1, 2013, at 7:58 PM, dylan alverson moderntimes3...@gmail.com wrote: I forgot a couple things Nitto randoneur bars 35 shipped Older model sugino xd touring crank 175 triple with rings 65 shipped -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] f.s 650b tires, wheels, odd and ends
Sorry. Don't know how that happened... David On Oct 1, 2013, at 8:32 PM, David Hays 23writ...@gmail.com wrote: On Oct 1, 2013, at 7:58 PM, dylan alverson moderntimes3...@gmail.com wrote: I forgot a couple things Nitto randoneur bars 35 shipped Older model sugino xd touring crank 175 triple with rings 65 shipped -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Gov't Shutdown - Leesburg Loop Ride Tomorrow? (10/2)
Towpath is closed and supposedly so is the Capital Crescent at the DC border. (Not from the area, but we're out there late next week on vacation.) Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 3:20 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On 10/01/2013 04:18 PM, Tony DeFilippo wrote: Any furloughed gov't workers, or otherwise underemployed peeps, want to join me for the Leesburg Loop tomorrow? West on the WOD Trail from Shirlington out to Whites Ferry and then back to DC via the CO Canal Towpath... You are aware, the Towpath is officially closed during the shutdown? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscribe@**googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.**comrbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/**group/rbw-owners-bunchhttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch . For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/**groups/opt_outhttps://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out . -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: So Cal Riders - CicLAvia this Sunday?
Ron, that's GREAT! These type events are exciting to say the least. Bryan et al, I'm going for sure, but don't know if I can plan on a meeting time. Probably going to be getting there around 10:30 if I'm honest about timing. Are there any eating establishments that anyone can think of would be a good place to meet for lunch? We don't have to all eat together as that's a lot to presume with 100,000 other people out and about, but at least a central place to meet? If not, maybe at the food-truck area at Grand Park Hub? In addition to a lot of food items (and long lines) that hub had a kid play area last year IIRC. On 10/1/13, Bryan bwedg...@gmail.com wrote: Ron - thanks for the report and photos. I'm glad to hear that San Antonio also has a cicolvia event. Lots of smiles at these rides. Hugh - hope you can make it! Bryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: 54 cm Rivendell Quickbeam for sale
Happy New Bike Day in advance! On 10/1/13, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Who ever pick it up it's a beaut. Looking forward to new bike day. ~Hugh On Sunday, September 29, 2013 2:41:51 PM UTC-7, C REINO wrote: Well taken care of Rivendell Quickbeam for sale. Pumpkin orange color with all original equipment except this has dirt drop handlebars. MKS sneaker pedals, brand new san marco rolls saddle. Note, lights, bell, waterbottle cage, tool tote and computer mount are NOT included. Fenders and rear rack are included if you like. Asking $799 Contact me direct, outside of google group please: ch...@community-realestate.com javascript: or 208 630-4666 Chris McCall, ID -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: FS 54 cm Riv Quickbeam.
I tried my best to help others spend their money, but came up short this time!!! On 10/1/13, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I certainly wouldn't think so. That was an incredible price. Somebody must have been PUMPED to get that. On Tuesday, October 1, 2013 3:01:50 PM UTC-7, C REINO wrote: Sorry but this bike is no longer for sale... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Small Saddlesack for Carrying a Laptop?
Phil, here is a photo from this morning. I keep the rack on for longer trips,and it actually has one of those on-demand plastic fenders on top of it, which cannot be seen as it sits perfectly between the saddlesack and the rack, keeping me and my sack dry. https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-F1UG5zqghNs/Uksf9ASFazI/KxM/TSn8kbm4KaY/s1600/20131001_084138.jpg On Saturday, September 28, 2013 7:48:27 PM UTC-4, Phil Bickford wrote: Ken A Pannier or Handlebar bag is not a foolproof way by any means. The first day I rode in with my MacBook in the rear pannier with the protective neoprene zip bag Apple sells and the Styrofoam pad they ship them with, produced a blemish in the screen caused by an edge or an end of the pannier tubing or bag hardware. Fortunately it didn't deter performance and is most noticeable when starting up and from the outside of the case. I think a devoted single or double shoulder strapped laptop bag would be the best. Phil B Got a photo or your rig ?? On Saturday, September 28, 2013 8:54:58 AM UTC-7, Ken D wrote: I have the small saddlesack and have used it for my workday commute for over 6 months, carrying my 13'' macbook. I wrap the macbook in a thin neoprene cover for a little protection from my lunch and whatnot. With this cover, it *just* fits in the small saddlesack because the 13'' is wider than the opening so you have to finesse it in. Also, you really need to put the macbook in before everything else because of the space constraints, which means you need to pack and unpack everything else in the bag. It does look great though! I used to commute with an ortleib pannier and honestly it is a bit more suitable for the workday, because you can just grab the whole bag and bring it with you, and you can just leave things like tools and a rainjacket at the bottom of the pannier. I think I just convinced myself to go back to a pannier. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: 54 cm Rivendell Quickbeam for sale
Beautiful bike! I would love one in 56 or 58. Anyone? --Metin On Sunday, September 29, 2013 2:41:51 PM UTC-7, C REINO wrote: Well taken care of Rivendell Quickbeam for sale. Pumpkin orange color with all original equipment except this has dirt drop handlebars. MKS sneaker pedals, brand new san marco rolls saddle. Note, lights, bell, waterbottle cage, tool tote and computer mount are NOT included. Fenders and rear rack are included if you like. Asking $799 Contact me direct, outside of google group please: ch...@community-realestate.com javascript: or 208 630-4666 Chris McCall, ID -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: 54 cm Rivendell Quickbeam for sale
Quickbeam is no longer for sale... On Sunday, September 29, 2013 3:41:51 PM UTC-6, C REINO wrote: Well taken care of Rivendell Quickbeam for sale. Pumpkin orange color with all original equipment except this has dirt drop handlebars. MKS sneaker pedals, brand new san marco rolls saddle. Note, lights, bell, waterbottle cage, tool tote and computer mount are NOT included. Fenders and rear rack are included if you like. Asking $799 Contact me direct, outside of google group please: ch...@community-realestate.com or 208 630-4666 Chris McCall, ID -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Northern East Bay Mixed Terrain Ride-- Sunday, October 6th
Roll call? Who else is going on this ride? On Monday, September 23, 2013 12:27:05 PM UTC-7, Jeremy Till wrote: Just a bump, looking forward to the ride a couple of weeks. I've had a inquiry or two about rain plans, since we've officially had our first fall rains here. I'd say that rain won't necessarily cancel, but might turn the ride into a much more road-oriented affair. Here's hoping for clear skies. Let me know if you can make it! On Saturday, September 7, 2013 9:24:13 AM UTC-7, Jeremy Till wrote: Hey Folks- I've had this idea since doing a mixed terrain ride down in Manny's home stomping grounds in the Southern East Bay, back in the beginning of June. Manny stopped by the shop where I work the other day to kick my ass into gear about it Northern East Bay Mixed Terrain Ride: Sunday, October 6th, 9:30am. A ride in the classic Riv style, showing off the best the Oakland, Berkeley, and Richmond hills have to offer. My thought is that we could congregate at a local coffee joint, the Fellini Coffeebar (attached to a restaurant called Pizza Moda), on the corner of University Avenue and Acton St. around 9:00am for coffee and pastries. Fellini is three blocks south of the North Berkeley BART station, and there is ample free parking in the surrounding neighborhood for those that have to drive. Around 9:30 or so we'll swing by the BART station to pick up any latecomers before heading for the hills. My idea for the route is start in the south, heading up the classic East Bay road climb of Tunnel Rd. A good warm-up and great views of the whole Bay Area. From the top of Tunnel we'll hit up the trails in Sibley Volcano park, descending down to the bottom of Fish Ranch Rd. From there, it's more road climbing on Fish Ranch and Grizzly Peak Blvd. to the summit of Grizzly Peak (great views of Mt. Diablo!) and the upper reaches of Tilden Park, before descending on trail down to the aptly named Inspiration Point on Wildcat Canyon Rd. From there it's more trails down through Wildcat Canyon, heading north. Depending on the time and how punchy we're feeling we'll loop back by climbing up to the paved Nimitz Way Trail, which returns us to Inspiration Point, and then back to Berkeley via Wildcat Canyon Rd. and Spruce St. If people are interested there are tons of great options around Berkeley for post-ride refreshment. Truth be told, I haven't taken the time to map this out or calculate mileage or elevation change. The route is probably short on mileage (maybe 30 or 40 something ?) but big on climbing (at least 2000'?), with most of the climbing happening in the first half of the ride. Definitely bring food. Luckily, there are many places along the route to refill on water. There are also many easy spots to bail back to Berkeley or Oakland if you need to cut it short for whatever reason. The route is totally doable on any number of Riv-ish all-rounders. Definitely bring something with low gears for climbing. The off-road portions are mostly fire trail, but can be quite steep and washboarded, so wider tires are definitely recommend. I'll be doing it on my Long Haul Trucker with Alba bars and 700x42 file treads. Please let me know if you're planning to come along so I have a sense of how many to expect and who too look for. -Jeremy Till Berkeley, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: So Cal Riders - CicLAvia this Sunday?
Hi, David I'm open to a lunchtime meet-up at the Grand Park Hub. Maybe I'll bring a kid, too! Bryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] BQ on Mark's rack
In the picture of Mark's rack on the Calfee Adventure, the caption reads, Heavy and flexible Mark's rack seems out of place on such a high end bike. What are the stiff and light options? Custom? I am thinking of getting a Mark's rack when I can get the cash together. I don't mind the heavy part, but are they overly flexible? Edwin He's not heavy, he's my Sam. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: BQ on Mark's rack
Given the source, I suppose the author would prefer one of these http://www.compasscycle.com/racks_gb_wide.html http://www.compasscycle.com/racks_gb_narrow.html captions on the Racks/Bags page say Made by Nitto, strong and light. On Tuesday, October 1, 2013 7:38:17 PM UTC-7, Edwin W wrote: In the picture of Mark's rack on the Calfee Adventure, the caption reads, Heavy and flexible Mark's rack seems out of place on such a high end bike. What are the stiff and light options? Custom? I am thinking of getting a Mark's rack when I can get the cash together. I don't mind the heavy part, but are they overly flexible? Edwin He's not heavy, he's my Sam. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Gov't Shutdown - Leesburg Loop Ride Tomorrow? (10/2)
I sense a Government Shut Down sale coming on at RBW. Can anyone tell me why and how much of, in one sentence, the government is shutting down? I don't have TV (only Netflix) and don't normally follow the news. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Ride/Tour Report: San Juans, Fidalgo, and Skagit Valley Tour, 12-16 Sept 2013
I sense a Government Shut Down sale coming on at RBW. Can anyone tell me why abd how much of, in one sentence, the government is shutting down? I don't have TV (only Netflix) and don't normally follow the news. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Ride/Tour Report: San Juans, Fidalgo, and Skagit Valley Tour, 12-16 Sept 2013
Because there is an election in November and these people only work to get re-elected. On Oct 1, 2013 11:37 PM, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: I sense a Government Shut Down sale coming on at RBW. Can anyone tell me why abd how much of, in one sentence, the government is shutting down? I don't have TV (only Netflix) and don't normally follow the news. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Ride/Tour Report: San Juans, Fidalgo, and Skagit Valley Tour, 12-16 Sept 2013
On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 8:45 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.comwrote: Because there is an election in November and these people only work to get re-elected. On Oct 1, 2013 11:37 PM, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: I sense a Government Shut Down sale coming on at RBW. ?? I didn't remember anything about a government shutdown in my email or blog entries. -- http://urbanadventureleague.blogspot.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/urban-adventure-league-portland http://societyofthreespeeds.wordpress.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/urbanadventureleaguepdx/ P O Box 14185, Portland OR 97293-0185 You've read this far, congratulations! You are part of an elite club. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: BQ on Mark's rack
I have marks rack on my AHH and I can't say its heavy or flexy, it just is. Everyone is different, it does a good job for me. Kelly On Tuesday, October 1, 2013 9:38:17 PM UTC-5, Edwin W wrote: In the picture of Mark's rack on the Calfee Adventure, the caption reads, Heavy and flexible Mark's rack seems out of place on such a high end bike. What are the stiff and light options? Custom? I am thinking of getting a Mark's rack when I can get the cash together. I don't mind the heavy part, but are they overly flexible? Edwin He's not heavy, he's my Sam. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Gold Fish Ride on Mt.Diablo or Mt.Diablo after the fire.
Had the idea of seeing the aftermath of the Diablo fire. By far one of my favorite mountains to ride is Mt.Diablo. I can say I have ridden 30+ times in the last four years. So I was quite curious on the extend of the fire damage it had on the mountain and how different it would be riding to the top. Hence this ride. Tom, Sean, Mark, Evan and I all met up at Walnut Creek Bart. Riding to the top of Mt.Diablo is a butt kicker and for anyone's first time riding it you never truly forget it. 2 out of the 5 folks riding it was there first time riding the road. Already to a good start. We ride our way up on a fairly quite day for Mt.Diablo passing up tarantulas on the road and take any little dirt short cut to get us through the road section as fast as we could. At the junction we stop and shared some salami that Evan brought and continued up. Right after the junction you could see the difference in what the fire did to the back side of Mt.Diablo. The landscape, usually covered with trees and shrubs was turned into a future apocalyptic landscape. On the plus side the clearing of the tree made the views that much clearer as you ride further up to the top. Mark was nursing a hang-over and was sweating out the last of the tequila he had the night before. Regardless everyone made it to the top with no trouble. Our descent down was a blast and we stop to admire the view after we finally got on the dirt trails. We get to the gold fish and take the unknown single track back down. We continued and work into more single track and to see if there was any water in the creek crossing as we rolled through. Sadly not enough rain to make our bikes truly dirty but we can always come back. We finished the ride with some adult beverages and sandwiches to call it a day. It was a blast riding great route with amazing folks. Due to work and time I have a new appreciation when doing these rides. Appreciate them that much more and look forward to them every time the weekend rolls around. Looking forward to the next one! Video proves that everyone loves tarantulas: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELRwVXxvaso Pictures to add to the effect: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjK2G4XJ -Manny Oh yea there is goldfish on Diablo Acosta P.S. Opened up a Esty. First print up for sale! Super limited only ten available. https://www.etsy.com/shop/MannyAcosta -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: BQ on Mark's rack
Well, he's got a point. I've used Mark's rack and the Canti-versioned Mark's rack which is a substantially different. The Nitto front rack designed for cantis is very strong, very beautiful. Strong because the struts are not bolted to the rack top but brazed there. Also, the attachment from rack to fork is from a brazed strut, not one that is bolted to the rack top (as is the tang of the Mark's rack). Without a doubt the Mark's rack is not as stiff as the canti-versioned rack (sorry can't recall the name, or number, even though I've got one; I'm also too lazy to go out to the garage and check - but I know it's a campee). The Grand Bois rack in Jan's pictures looks a lot like the canti-versioned Nitto: really good, strong, and beautiful. I can't speak to weight, but for beauty and strength, I'm in BQs corner on this one. John On Tuesday, October 1, 2013 7:38:17 PM UTC-7, Edwin W wrote: In the picture of Mark's rack on the Calfee Adventure, the caption reads, Heavy and flexible Mark's rack seems out of place on such a high end bike. What are the stiff and light options? Custom? I am thinking of getting a Mark's rack when I can get the cash together. I don't mind the heavy part, but are they overly flexible? Edwin He's not heavy, he's my Sam. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
