[RBW] Thankful Weekend
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[RBW] Crystal Cove State Park overnight
After being inspired by Doug’s post on mini-tours I put together a round trip overnighter out of downtown San Diego. Catching the 8:30 am train for Irvine and then returning to San Diego at 3 pm the following day. Upon arrival in Irvine I followed the San Diego River Trail to the coast. While on the SDRT I had the second of two chance encounters. Doug was riding east with his Tuesday riding group as I was heading west. After a good conversation about past, current and future trips we went about our adventures. I found out later that his riding group ask Doug about the “homeless” man he was talking to. Had lunch along Newport Back Bay and then headed south with the intent of avoiding as much of PCH as possible. Found some wonderful views of the ocean as my path wound in and out of neighborhoods west of the PCH. Ran across a deli on one stretch of the PCH and picked up a sandwich for dinner. The options for avoiding the PCH diminished as I headed south. After a few miles Crystal Cove State Park was found a short distance east of PCH. I got a spot at Lower Moro, one of their primitive environmental camps. The climb up to Lower Moro was on fire roads. After a few stops I found myself the only camper at Lower Moro. This was to change after dark however. After setting up and enjoying dinner and the views the sun set rapidly. The view was amazing, miles and miles of ocean. There were several container ships setting just off shore. I guess they were waiting their turn in the port of Long Beach. Maybe some of the ships had Nitto parts on board. After sun set I heard voices on the road up to the camp and in a few minutes five guys showed up. It was fun to watch them set up their tent for the first time. They were high school seniors, an animal that I am familiar with, and where out for an overnight. Once the tent was set up a couple of them called their parents. The kids were quiet and by 7 pm I was asleep. On Wednesday I was up by 6 and ready to ride by 6:45 am. Decided to make a loop on the fire roads and headed up to Upper Moro. Upper Moro camp has more sheltered spots, but the view was not a grand. After reaching the ridge and taking the cut off trail to the canyon road I was back in the day use area in no time. I was to meet the train in Oceanside at 1:30 pm so south I went. The city of Laguna Beach needs to add some bicycle infrastructure. Absolutely no bike lanes in Laguna Beach along the PCH. The bike lane resumed once the PCH enters Dana Point. The rest of the trip was uneventful and at 2:30 I was back in San Diego. This is a trip that would be worth doing again. One change would be to arrive and leave out of Irvine. The PCH is not much fun. How great that we have such a great resource here in Southern California. Here is a link to some pictures of the trip: https://www.flickr.com/photos/97010676@N07/sets/72157649080198277/ Enjoy -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Thankful Weekend
Jim, your's is the (nearly) thankless job of herding cats and you do it with grace. Thank you! With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, November 29, 2014 12:39:49 PM UTC-7, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: Rides have been fewer and the miles less this year. But, it just makes each one that much more special. https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/15706354228/ Thanks to all for their contributions to this list, for those who read and enjoy but who may not pipe up, and for all the future new members pedaling our way. Blessings to you and to all you hold dear. - jim Jim Edgar / Cyclofiend.com -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Crystal Cove State Park overnight
Brilliant trip, Curtis! Should I ever be homeless, I pray I have my Huqapillar as my hobo wheels. Grin. With abandon, Patrick -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Help Choosing Tires - Jack Brown vs. Compass Stampede Pass
I just put the Stampede Pass tires on my Romulus, replacing a set of Ruffy Tuffy's. My expectations were not particularly high but after two rides I am very impressed. I haven't ridden the Jack Brown blues on my Rom but had them on my Sam and then my Atlantis. I thought it was a good commuter tire and would still use it for that purpose (the Atlantis is wearing Marathon Supremes now). I had only one flat in 4500 miles and it was a nail. Similarly, the Ruffy Tuffy's were indeed very tough. The Compass tire, however is simply in another class. Not only was the ride much more plush than the ride on the Ruffy Tuffy, or the JB, the bike felt very lively, and on my two rides it was considerably faster than I typically ride over the same route--nearly 5 minutes faster over a 25 mile course. Two rides are hardly a sufficient data set to proclaim it a faster tire but I'm confident that it is not slower. I'm looking forward to using it for my recreational riding. Highly recommended. -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] RuthWorks Frame Bag has arrived!!
I just received my custom frame bag from RuthWorks SF (Ely Rodriguez). Wow, what an awesome bag! The quality is amazing, the fit couldn't be any more precise... I absolutely love it. It's almost as if I asked Carradice to build me a 'Super C' frame bag since my Brooks Conquest saddle lacks loops for a saddle bag... Thanks, Ely...the craftsmanship is simply outstanding!! BB https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-hSmbJlOYiQs/VHtXWg5jgOI/E08/0agWs2h2uGw/s1600/photo%2B2%2B%289%29.JPG https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-bsOrJxlis_Y/VHtXcEeZZKI/E1E/WoRf6AJMwBs/s1600/photo%2B3%2B%284%29.JPG https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-OxEGatu00vI/VHtXlCa6hoI/E1M/-iM1olcD09w/s1600/photo%2B4%2B%281%29.JPG -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: RuthWorks Frame Bag has arrived!!
Sweet bag on a gnarly looking offroad bike. Love the bullmoose and the ultra rugged looking front rack. Is the bar powdercoated? I'd love to see some more shots of the full bike! 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Post Thanksgiving Cranksgiving Dirt Paradise Ride.
Thanks for sharing.It brings back great memories of riding in Borrego Springs, Julian( apple Pie) and four wheeling in Anza Borrego/Salton Sea back in the 80s.. On Saturday, November 29, 2014 8:21:34 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: Three plus hours and twenty miles of pristine dirt single track around Carmel Valley in San Diego ' s North County was enjoyed by we five members of (SCAR) SoCal All Rounders. David Greenblatt, Mike Shiller, Tom Virgil, Curtis Mckenzie and I socalpedalpusher. We all met at David's home and promptly dropped into Gonzalez Canyon zigzaging through dense chaparral with abandon. The weather was sunny and pleasant with a slight breeze. Apologies to the the Northern climes. Our dear Tom had run out of time and made an exit, for he had Christmas tree trimming duty waiting for him, it was great to see him but too short for me. Tom and I met the next day for coffee outside which was great. As with gleeful joy on single track often a sacrifice is made to the trail gods. Our Mike Shiller was gallant enough to shed some blood for the cause when he and a tree had a disagreement, Mike' wounds were treated a red bandanna was added to his outfit (made him that much more gnarled) and off we went resuming our ride...by the way the tree was fine just in case you were wondering. This has been David's playground for a while now so he put together a bow tie dirt event for us...he tied together two Canyons and a Mesa with next to no cars to contend with. Literally the GPS mapping is a bow tie as we crossed under the 56 freeway multiple times. After Gonzalez we dropped into Penasquitos Canyon after climbing a short steep access road. We cheerfully glided down smooth undulating single track along the North side of Penasquitos Canyon heading West where we crossed paths with the few hikers on our adventure. Soon we made a short stop at the Waterfalls for snacks, bike talk and future rides. Continuing we looped back around and headed East up Penasquitos. David saved the best till last the Del Mar Mesa Preserve where the tunnels exist. These are scrub oak grown over making a tunnel canopy with yet more singletrack winding it's way down another small canyon a technical sheer blast! One had to be vigilant so as not to have your head smashed backward from low hanging branches. As I rolled through the tunnels hugging *(Ole Willy's) top tube I wondered how Curtis at 6'7 was fairing? He came through for the most unscathed a little bit of bark was seen in his vicinity. Concluding our ride at Greenblatt ' s Ale House David was a great host lots of chips dips, some Sculpin grapefruit ale and Speedway Stout was had, adding at least on my part 10% by volume the extra cherry on the proverbial cake on the perfect day in the saddle. With the sun set... ...we parted ways I was left with the image of all the broad smiles while playing in the dirt. Up next? Sweetwater Regional Park Camping. Mike' Flickr images, https://flic.kr/p/qeA3nc David's Flickr images, https://flic.kr/p/qbXzqG My Flickr images, https://flic.kr/p/pXaLGJ Tom's Flickr images, https://flic.kr/p/qe4Su2 * The name I've attached to my 2003 Rivendell Atlantis. -- 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/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Post Thanksgiving Cranksgiving Dirt Paradise Ride.
JITFOCC: Did you go backwards in Mike's flickr? Looks like he had some fun the Anza B: https://flic.kr/p/pTY6A5 On Sun, Nov 30, 2014 at 10:15 AM, Jon in the foothills of Central Colorado row.n.2nowh...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for sharing.It brings back great memories of riding in Borrego Springs, Julian( apple Pie) and four wheeling in Anza Borrego/Salton Sea back in the 80s.. On Saturday, November 29, 2014 8:21:34 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: Three plus hours and twenty miles of pristine dirt single track around Carmel Valley in San Diego ' s North County was enjoyed by we five members of (SCAR) SoCal All Rounders. David Greenblatt, Mike Shiller, Tom Virgil, Curtis Mckenzie and I socalpedalpusher. We all met at David's home and promptly dropped into Gonzalez Canyon zigzaging through dense chaparral with abandon. The weather was sunny and pleasant with a slight breeze. Apologies to the the Northern climes. Our dear Tom had run out of time and made an exit, for he had Christmas tree trimming duty waiting for him, it was great to see him but too short for me. Tom and I met the next day for coffee outside which was great. As with gleeful joy on single track often a sacrifice is made to the trail gods. Our Mike Shiller was gallant enough to shed some blood for the cause when he and a tree had a disagreement, Mike' wounds were treated a red bandanna was added to his outfit (made him that much more gnarled) and off we went resuming our ride...by the way the tree was fine just in case you were wondering. This has been David's playground for a while now so he put together a bow tie dirt event for us...he tied together two Canyons and a Mesa with next to no cars to contend with. Literally the GPS mapping is a bow tie as we crossed under the 56 freeway multiple times. After Gonzalez we dropped into Penasquitos Canyon after climbing a short steep access road. We cheerfully glided down smooth undulating single track along the North side of Penasquitos Canyon heading West where we crossed paths with the few hikers on our adventure. Soon we made a short stop at the Waterfalls for snacks, bike talk and future rides. Continuing we looped back around and headed East up Penasquitos. David saved the best till last the Del Mar Mesa Preserve where the tunnels exist. These are scrub oak grown over making a tunnel canopy with yet more singletrack winding it's way down another small canyon a technical sheer blast! One had to be vigilant so as not to have your head smashed backward from low hanging branches. As I rolled through the tunnels hugging *(Ole Willy's) top tube I wondered how Curtis at 6'7 was fairing? He came through for the most unscathed a little bit of bark was seen in his vicinity. Concluding our ride at Greenblatt ' s Ale House David was a great host lots of chips dips, some Sculpin grapefruit ale and Speedway Stout was had, adding at least on my part 10% by volume the extra cherry on the proverbial cake on the perfect day in the saddle. With the sun set... ...we parted ways I was left with the image of all the broad smiles while playing in the dirt. Up next? Sweetwater Regional Park Camping. Mike' Flickr images, https://flic.kr/p/qeA3nc David's Flickr images, https://flic.kr/p/qbXzqG My Flickr images, https://flic.kr/p/pXaLGJ Tom's Flickr images, https://flic.kr/p/qe4Su2 * The name I've attached to my 2003 Rivendell Atlantis. -- 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/d/optout. -- Cheers, David Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: I rode the Clem Smith proto this morning
Any pictures? Jim D Massachusetts On Wednesday, November 26, 2014 2:48:04 PM UTC-5, James Warren wrote: It was smooth and stable and comfortable and responsive, the way all Rivs are. It's going to be a great bike. And tire clearance. Wow! Hunq-like. -Jim W. Sent from my iPhone -- 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/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Sacks for Cats?
Happy to oblige https://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/14755627322/ On Thu, Nov 27, 2014 at 7:14 PM, jeffrey kane jsk_onl...@mac.com wrote: On Wednesday, November 26, 2014 2:42:32 PM UTC-5, A CT Cyclist wrote: https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-UQOeZnWaq5E/VHYsFx3XIkI/Ai4/8aKaKrV6ulo/s1600/sacs%2Bfor%2Bcats%2Bstamped.JPG This occurred shortly after I unpacked and left the basket and Saddle Sack on the floor. She usually is just a paper weight. -- 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/d/optout. -- 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/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Groupsets. Shimano, Campy, etc.
Yes they do, and I love my T11 hubs fiercely! On Fri, Nov 28, 2014 at 12:34 PM, Benedikt neutralbuoya...@comcast.net wrote: Anton I completely agree with you when it comes to Phil Wood hubs and the replacable bearings. I believe it's a cartridge bearing. As a side note, does anyone know if White Industries hubs use replacable cartridge bearings? I love the MUSA factor. On Thursday, November 27, 2014 4:54:55 PM UTC-8, Benedikt wrote: Does anyone feel that the expensive group sets (i.e. derailleurs, cranks, cassettes, brake/shift levers) are any better then the entry level? What is it that drives the price up? Is it the performance or just the material it's made up of/weight? -- 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/d/optout. -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Help Choosing Tires - Jack Brown vs. Compass Stampede Pass
Sean - I just dropped my Jack Brown Greens for some new Stampede Pass tires and rode a 200k on Wednesday. Thoughts. I like the Stampede Pass better immediately, but I am sensitive to tires and weigh in at a whopping 160 lbs. They are more compliant over rough roads, and are nearly as cush as the much larger Hetres (650b). Best thing out there for my Hilsen in 700c so far. If you want a fast, cush tire, and can spend the dough, the Stampede Pass is great. The Jacks are definitely great, too. When I removed them, they measured in at 34.5mm (https://flic.kr/p/pEfBeM), and still have a lot of life left in them. the difference in tread is another area I would point out. The Compass tread feels more grippy (still new) but the JB tread looks unique. For reference, I fill my tires to 60psi rear, and 45psi front. Brian Hanson Seattle, WA Ride report on the 200k at http://stonehog.com/2014/11/29/late-season-permanent/ On Saturday, November 29, 2014 8:14:38 AM UTC-8, SeanMac wrote: Hi folks, Now that the indoor riding season has begun, my thoughts have turned to getting my bikes ready for the 2015 outdoor season. Specifically, I am looking for new tires for my Black Mountain Cycles road bike. This bike was new to me last summer, and is really a joy to ride. It is my go-to bike, fast rides, long rides - you name it this bike can do it. Last summer I had it set-up with some old tires I had lying around - a Rolly-Polly in the front and a Roughy-Toughy in the back. For 2015 I am looking for something new. My hope is to find the best combination of speed-comfort-durability. The bike is designed to fit tires up to 33.3 mm wide. I've narrowed down my selections to the Jack Brown and the Stampede Pass. Lots of folks here seem to like Jack Brown, but I don't read much about the Stampede Pass tires. Has anyone used both? I would love to hear a comparison. I would also be interested in any long-term reviews of the Stampede Pass tires. A third tires I considered was the Challenge Strada Bianca. However, from what I have read, this seems to be a tire that is difficult to mount (I've got Open Pro rims) and not terribly durable. Any thoughts on this tired (especially compared to the other two I am looking at) would be appreciated. Thanks, Sean Buffalo,NY -- 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/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Post Thanksgiving Cranksgiving Dirt Paradise Ride.
Hey Jon, Yeah cyclotourist has a point Mike's Flickr image's have a series of a bike camping adventure he did the weekend before down into the Anza Borrego. This ride recap was about a coastal day ride around Del Mar. The Anza stuff is great though and has been calling to me for a while now! So a trip to AB is a definite. And yes Julian( apple Pie) and four wheeling in Anza Borrego/Salton Sea back in the 80s.. is awesome and brings good memories to me also. Cheers, ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Sun, Nov 30, 2014 at 10:15 AM, Jon in the foothills of Central Colorado row.n.2nowh...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for sharing.It brings back great memories of riding in Borrego Springs, Julian( apple Pie) and four wheeling in Anza Borrego/Salton Sea back in the 80s.. On Saturday, November 29, 2014 8:21:34 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: Three plus hours and twenty miles of pristine dirt single track around Carmel Valley in San Diego ' s North County was enjoyed by we five members of (SCAR) SoCal All Rounders. David Greenblatt, Mike Shiller, Tom Virgil, Curtis Mckenzie and I socalpedalpusher. We all met at David's home and promptly dropped into Gonzalez Canyon zigzaging through dense chaparral with abandon. The weather was sunny and pleasant with a slight breeze. Apologies to the the Northern climes. Our dear Tom had run out of time and made an exit, for he had Christmas tree trimming duty waiting for him, it was great to see him but too short for me. Tom and I met the next day for coffee outside which was great. As with gleeful joy on single track often a sacrifice is made to the trail gods. Our Mike Shiller was gallant enough to shed some blood for the cause when he and a tree had a disagreement, Mike' wounds were treated a red bandanna was added to his outfit (made him that much more gnarled) and off we went resuming our ride...by the way the tree was fine just in case you were wondering. This has been David's playground for a while now so he put together a bow tie dirt event for us...he tied together two Canyons and a Mesa with next to no cars to contend with. Literally the GPS mapping is a bow tie as we crossed under the 56 freeway multiple times. After Gonzalez we dropped into Penasquitos Canyon after climbing a short steep access road. We cheerfully glided down smooth undulating single track along the North side of Penasquitos Canyon heading West where we crossed paths with the few hikers on our adventure. Soon we made a short stop at the Waterfalls for snacks, bike talk and future rides. Continuing we looped back around and headed East up Penasquitos. David saved the best till last the Del Mar Mesa Preserve where the tunnels exist. These are scrub oak grown over making a tunnel canopy with yet more singletrack winding it's way down another small canyon a technical sheer blast! One had to be vigilant so as not to have your head smashed backward from low hanging branches. As I rolled through the tunnels hugging *(Ole Willy's) top tube I wondered how Curtis at 6'7 was fairing? He came through for the most unscathed a little bit of bark was seen in his vicinity. Concluding our ride at Greenblatt ' s Ale House David was a great host lots of chips dips, some Sculpin grapefruit ale and Speedway Stout was had, adding at least on my part 10% by volume the extra cherry on the proverbial cake on the perfect day in the saddle. With the sun set... ...we parted ways I was left with the image of all the broad smiles while playing in the dirt. Up next? Sweetwater Regional Park Camping. Mike' Flickr images, https://flic.kr/p/qeA3nc David's Flickr images, https://flic.kr/p/qbXzqG My Flickr images, https://flic.kr/p/pXaLGJ Tom's Flickr images, https://flic.kr/p/qe4Su2 * The name I've attached to my 2003 Rivendell Atlantis. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/VMrDBzC6SU8/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, 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/d/optout. -- 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/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: I rode the Clem Smith proto this morning
I am the same size as you Chris and am wondering the same thing. I'm afraid on a 52 the tt will be too short for my taste. On Nov 30, 2014 1:52 PM, Jim D Massachusetts jfxdinn...@gmail.com wrote: Any pictures? Jim D Massachusetts On Wednesday, November 26, 2014 2:48:04 PM UTC-5, James Warren wrote: It was smooth and stable and comfortable and responsive, the way all Rivs are. It's going to be a great bike. And tire clearance. Wow! Hunq-like. -Jim W. Sent from my iPhone -- 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/d/optout. -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Hub Area Rack, new versus old?
If there is anyone who would really like to trade up to the new version, I would be happy to buy a used one. Michael On Wednesday, November 26, 2014 3:04:40 PM UTC-5, John Phillips wrote: Mark at Riv confirmed that there will be no hoop for the older HAR's, but he didn't think it would be necessary. How much weight are you people loading into your HAR's? Someone told me theirs had started to work it's way loose while holding only a down sleeping bag. Maybe lots of Locktite on the bolt threads is a good idea? John -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Be thankful for everything.
Manny: Thanks for sharing your holiday thoughts with us. Love your photos. Kids make the best models. dougP On Friday, November 28, 2014 10:29:02 PM UTC-8, Manuel Acosta wrote: Whether or not you got to ride with a old friends or with a dear love ones or for yourself. Be thankful for having the time and opportunity to ride. May the bike help you get there and hopefully you remember to take some pictures. Pictures proved that new camera hasn't broken yet. https://flic.kr/s/aHsk5LPod9 Manny Lets be thankful of pictures of nature Acosta -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Be thankful for everything.
Great pictures Manny. Andy is an awesome guy. I hope to make it to the Bay Area next year with a bike. It'll be great to revisit the Headlands. I've been laid up with a broken foot for the past month. It's a bummer. This is the longest I've been off the bike since 2000 when I was in grad school and living in NY. I can't wait to resume pedaling to work. Even in the rain. Thanks again for the pictures Manny! I never get tired of them. --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/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: What components do you wish RBW would start making?
31.8 clamp diameter quill stem, for those of us who would like a wider selection of bars on the our bikes with quill stems without resorting to kludges. Dan Abelson -- 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/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: I rode the Clem Smith proto this morning
I prefer a short top-tube but I'm worried about how much seatpost will be showing. I don't mind a lot of seatpost if the top-tube is sloped like a modern MTB. Riv's 2/6 degrees just won't work with a lot of seatpost. Actually, my primary concern is that I already have a set of Rich Lesnik built 700c wheels. I wouldn't mind having a set of 26 wheels built, and in fact, that's part of my tentative plan, because I know I like them and the tire selection for my riding style is good. 650B is an unknown quantity and I'm afraid I might be limited by tire selection. This is a 53.5 cm bike with the seatpost at the appropriate height for me. It's hideous. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qlJY1HqdzIM/VHulu_VU0fI/ADI/UNmEagrqRCQ/s1600/IMG_0774.JPG And this is a 50cm. https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-QD61-BVYSYc/VHul3axTnEI/ADQ/EwlkBuHBJSw/s1600/0%2BRockhopper%2B%284%29.JPG On Sunday, November 30, 2014 2:31:44 PM UTC-6, Peter M wrote: I am the same size as you Chris and am wondering the same thing. I'm afraid on a 52 the tt will be too short for my taste. On Nov 30, 2014 1:52 PM, Jim D Massachusetts jfxdi...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: Any pictures? Jim D Massachusetts On Wednesday, November 26, 2014 2:48:04 PM UTC-5, James Warren wrote: It was smooth and stable and comfortable and responsive, the way all Rivs are. It's going to be a great bike. And tire clearance. Wow! Hunq-like. -Jim W. Sent from my iPhone -- 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-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript:. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Shoe Recommendations for VP Thin Gripsters (or Grip Kings)
I have found that shoes with a flat rubber sole of the amber/brown type, like boat shoes, give good contact on the Grip King pedals. Running shoes not so much, and especially not in wet weather. My Timberland hiking boots, a totally different sole from the boat shoes, have also proven to stick well to the pedals. Geir On Monday, November 17, 2014 9:17:16 AM UTC-5, Surlyprof wrote: I've been using sneakers by Puma or Clarks when riding my Hillborne with either a set of MKS Grip Kings or VP Thin Gripster pedals (which I highly recommend!). My feet sometimes ache after a long ride in squishy shoes. Has anyone found a stiffer soled shoe that they like with sneaker pedals? Thanks, John -- 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/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: For Sale-58cm Atlantis Frame/Fork/Headset
Ding, ding, ding, we have a winner! On Thu, Nov 27, 2014 at 4:44 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Payment no longer pending. Paid in full On Wednesday, November 12, 2014 8:51:39 PM UTC-8, oldmangabe wrote: Hi everyone, For sale is my 2005 or 2006 Rivendell Atlantis 58cm frame and fork. It is a great frame and I have made a lot of memories with it, but after about nine or so years of trying to convince myself it fits, I've finally realized it's just too small. I am the original owner. The bike was ridden in and around Northern California on and off road since I bought it and the paint is representative of this. There are quite a number of paint dings and scrapes with the most significant being shown in the images, but the damage is confined to the paint and is not affecting the tubes. The frame was never crashed, and is structurally sound and in alignment. Images can be found HERE Geometry and specs HERE I am located in SF. A local sale would be preferred since nobody really likes dealing with SH, but I will ship. Contact me off list if interested. I am asking $1000 for the frame/fork/Ultegra headset + SH. Best, Gabe -- 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/d/optout. -- Cheers, David Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Cross Interrupter Levers on Albas?
Has anyone run cross levers or interrupter levers on Albas? Just wondering...seems like a smart thing to do so you could use brakes when in the low aero position. I suppose road levers would have to be shimmed to fit the Albas, which are MTB size. Again, anybody do this successfully? Doug -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Any Rivriders use the Queens-Brooklyn Greenway?
Are you on one end or the other? Gonna have a go at it? It's certainly as safe as anything as long as you stay aware of your surroundings. NYC drivers are a bit aggressive but generally aware of you. That's bad if they're out to get you, but more often than not it's good. -Kai -- 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/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: What components do you wish RBW would start making?
Huh, that was the component I was thinking about, too. Can't ever see it happening, but would be nice to put Jones bars on bikes. Or some of the Salsa bars with really short reach. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Sun, Nov 30, 2014 at 3:08 PM, Dan A d...@abelsons.net wrote: 31.8 clamp diameter quill stem, for those of us who would like a wider selection of bars on the our bikes with quill stems without resorting to kludges. Dan Abelson -- 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/d/optout. -- 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/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: I rode the Clem Smith proto this morning
Chris, If that Trek is a 52, the seatpost actually looks just about right. for the era it was made. Funny how, once you know better, those old bikes just don't seem right anymore. Another funny thing though is that a lot of people still jack the post up even further when they take photos to share, because they still think that the head-down, NORBA style looks authentic. So it probably only looks hideous to you. You and Peter now have me wondering, though, as we all three seem to be about the same size (87 PBH, 75.5cm saddle height). I had been expecting that the 59 was going to be a good fit for me, but I'm not so sure after Grant's comments above. If either of you don't mind answering, I'm curious: How tall are you, overall? I'm just shy of 6'-2. I always describe my self as freakishly long-torso/short inseam. Would be interesting if your more normal proportions confirm this, though. I have three 60cm Rivendells (Ram / Quickbeam / All Rounder) which all fit pretty darn well. All have roughly the same (perfect) standover height, but progressively longer top tubes. Unlike you, I like the longest best though Another question: Do you find yourself between sizes on other Rivendell models? I do. For instance, (not having tried either) I really think I'm squarely between the 58 61 Atlantis, and the 54 58 Hunquapillar. Which is part of why is I've been hoping that this bike was going to work: A fat, 700c Rivendell in *MY* size. FWIW, I don't think I'd worry about selection in 650b tires any more, given the clearance that this model will likely have and the abundance of mountain bike tires out there. I worry more about getting an ideal fit. but I fear, once again, that I'm going to fall in the middle. Maybe the new Joe Appaloosa, if it has similar clearance and is truly based on stretching the existing Sam Hillborne?!!! A 58 Sam could be just about right.. Crossing my fingers. On Sunday, November 30, 2014 4:19:16 PM UTC-7, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: I prefer a short top-tube but I'm worried about how much seatpost will be showing. I don't mind a lot of seatpost if the top-tube is sloped like a modern MTB. Riv's 2/6 degrees just won't work with a lot of seatpost. Actually, my primary concern is that I already have a set of Rich Lesnik built 700c wheels. I wouldn't mind having a set of 26 wheels built, and in fact, that's part of my tentative plan, because I know I like them and the tire selection for my riding style is good. 650B is an unknown quantity and I'm afraid I might be limited by tire selection. This is a 53.5 cm bike with the seatpost at the appropriate height for me. It's hideous. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qlJY1HqdzIM/VHulu_VU0fI/ADI/UNmEagrqRCQ/s1600/IMG_0774.JPG And this is a 50cm. https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-QD61-BVYSYc/VHul3axTnEI/ADQ/EwlkBuHBJSw/s1600/0%2BRockhopper%2B%284%29.JPG On Sunday, November 30, 2014 2:31:44 PM UTC-6, Peter M wrote: I am the same size as you Chris and am wondering the same thing. I'm afraid on a 52 the tt will be too short for my taste. On Nov 30, 2014 1:52 PM, Jim D Massachusetts jfxdi...@gmail.com wrote: Any pictures? Jim D Massachusetts On Wednesday, November 26, 2014 2:48:04 PM UTC-5, James Warren wrote: It was smooth and stable and comfortable and responsive, the way all Rivs are. It's going to be a great bike. And tire clearance. Wow! Hunq-like. -Jim W. Sent from my iPhone -- 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-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Shoe Recommendations for VP Thin Gripsters (or Grip Kings)
I've been primarily using Addidas Sambas over the past couple of years with VP pedas. I've done a couple of 100 mile rides in that combo. Generally they're fine although I've had a few instances of numbness. The Sambas are a bit thin. Also, Addidas N. American HQ is down the street from my house and I get 50% off coupons for the employee store through my employer. I would consider the Chromes if it wasn't for getting such a big discount on the Sambas. --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/d/optout.
[RBW] FS: Suntour derailleur's and other items
Time to clear out some near new Suntour derailleurs and shifters and other stuff. I've got fat bike fever. Prices include shipping in the Con USA 1. Suntour XC Pro medium cage rear derailleur, mint( near new) cond $75 2. Nitto Pearl 10 stem 100 mm good condition, some small scratches on shaft . $45 3. Suntour Cyclone II short cage rear derailler, mint cond. $55 4. Suntour Cyclone II front derailleur 28.6 mm clamp, mint cond $255. 5. Suntour XC pro medium cage rear derailleur, very good condition. $55 6. Suntour SL downtube Accushift shifters, 7/8 speed very good condition $25 7. Tektro CR720 canti set for both front and back. Missing on straddle cable and both straddle guides very good cond. $259. 8. Ambrosio Zenith hubset with skewers ( same as Grand Bois) 36h Shimano/SRAM freehub body 130mm rear spacing New $65 9. Suntour XC pro front derailleur 31.8 clamp ( spacers are available to fit 28.6) NOS $30 Contact me offline if interested. Pics at https://www.flickr.com/photos/37347002@N05/sets/72157649135408970 ~mike Carlsbad 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: FS: Suntour derailleur's and other items
oops. The Tektro cantis are $25 On Sunday, November 30, 2014 6:00:03 PM UTC-8, Mike Schiller wrote: Time to clear out some near new Suntour derailleurs and shifters and other stuff. I've got fat bike fever. Prices include shipping in the Con USA 1. Suntour XC Pro medium cage rear derailleur, mint( near new) cond $75 2. Nitto Pearl 10 stem 100 mm good condition, some small scratches on shaft . $45 3. Suntour Cyclone II short cage rear derailler, mint cond. $55 4. Suntour Cyclone II front derailleur 28.6 mm clamp, mint cond $255. 5. Suntour XC pro medium cage rear derailleur, very good condition. $55 6. Suntour SL downtube Accushift shifters, 7/8 speed very good condition $25 7. Tektro CR720 canti set for both front and back. Missing on straddle cable and both straddle guides very good cond. $259. 8. Ambrosio Zenith hubset with skewers ( same as Grand Bois) 36h Shimano/SRAM freehub body 130mm rear spacing New $65 9. Suntour XC pro front derailleur 31.8 clamp ( spacers are available to fit 28.6) NOS $30 Contact me offline if interested. Pics at https://www.flickr.com/photos/37347002@N05/sets/72157649135408970 ~mike Carlsbad 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/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] FS: Suntour derailleur's and other items
Fat Bike Feve https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ymznKiXzFo Everybody sing along! On Sun, Nov 30, 2014 at 6:00 PM, Mike Schiller mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: Time to clear out some near new Suntour derailleurs and shifters and other stuff. I've got fat bike fever. Prices include shipping in the Con USA 1. Suntour XC Pro medium cage rear derailleur, mint( near new) cond $75 2. Nitto Pearl 10 stem 100 mm good condition, some small scratches on shaft . $45 3. Suntour Cyclone II short cage rear derailler, mint cond. $55 4. Suntour Cyclone II front derailleur 28.6 mm clamp, mint cond $255. 5. Suntour XC pro medium cage rear derailleur, very good condition. $55 6. Suntour SL downtube Accushift shifters, 7/8 speed very good condition $25 7. Tektro CR720 canti set for both front and back. Missing on straddle cable and both straddle guides very good cond. $259. 8. Ambrosio Zenith hubset with skewers ( same as Grand Bois) 36h Shimano/SRAM freehub body 130mm rear spacing New $65 9. Suntour XC pro front derailleur 31.8 clamp ( spacers are available to fit 28.6) NOS $30 Contact me offline if interested. Pics at https://www.flickr.com/ photos/37347002@N05/sets/72157649135408970 ~mike Carlsbad 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/d/optout. -- Cheers, David Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace 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/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Groupsets. Shimano, Campy, etc.
I've had great luck with my T11 rear hub but man are those pawls annoyingly loud. Anyone have any tips for quieting them up? Anton On Sunday, November 30, 2014 2:26:00 PM UTC-5, Christopher Chen wrote: Yes they do, and I love my T11 hubs fiercely! On Fri, Nov 28, 2014 at 12:34 PM, Benedikt neutral...@comcast.net javascript: wrote: Anton I completely agree with you when it comes to Phil Wood hubs and the replacable bearings. I believe it's a cartridge bearing. As a side note, does anyone know if White Industries hubs use replacable cartridge bearings? I love the MUSA factor. On Thursday, November 27, 2014 4:54:55 PM UTC-8, Benedikt wrote: Does anyone feel that the expensive group sets (i.e. derailleurs, cranks, cassettes, brake/shift levers) are any better then the entry level? What is it that drives the price up? Is it the performance or just the material it's made up of/weight? -- 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-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript:. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] FS: Suntour derailleur's and other items
buy something and help my cause! ~mike On Sunday, November 30, 2014 6:09:01 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Fat Bike Feve https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ymznKiXzFo Everybody sing along! On Sun, Nov 30, 2014 at 6:00 PM, Mike Schiller mikey...@rocketmail.com javascript: wrote: Time to clear out some near new Suntour derailleurs and shifters and other stuff. I've got fat bike fever. Prices include shipping in the Con USA 1. Suntour XC Pro medium cage rear derailleur, mint( near new) cond $75 2. Nitto Pearl 10 stem 100 mm good condition, some small scratches on shaft . $45 3. Suntour Cyclone II short cage rear derailler, mint cond. $55 4. Suntour Cyclone II front derailleur 28.6 mm clamp, mint cond $255. 5. Suntour XC pro medium cage rear derailleur, very good condition. $55 6. Suntour SL downtube Accushift shifters, 7/8 speed very good condition $25 7. Tektro CR720 canti set for both front and back. Missing on straddle cable and both straddle guides very good cond. $259. 8. Ambrosio Zenith hubset with skewers ( same as Grand Bois) 36h Shimano/SRAM freehub body 130mm rear spacing New $65 9. Suntour XC pro front derailleur 31.8 clamp ( spacers are available to fit 28.6) NOS $30 Contact me offline if interested. Pics at https://www.flickr.com/ photos/37347002@N05/sets/72157649135408970 ~mike Carlsbad 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-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript:. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Cheers, David Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace 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/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] FS: Suntour derailleur's and other items
As causes go, it's a good one! On Sun, Nov 30, 2014 at 6:58 PM, Mike Schiller mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: buy something and help my cause! ~mike On Sunday, November 30, 2014 6:09:01 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Fat Bike Feve https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ymznKiXzFo Everybody sing along! On Sun, Nov 30, 2014 at 6:00 PM, Mike Schiller mikey...@rocketmail.com wrote: Time to clear out some near new Suntour derailleurs and shifters and other stuff. I've got fat bike fever. Prices include shipping in the Con USA 1. Suntour XC Pro medium cage rear derailleur, mint( near new) cond $75 2. Nitto Pearl 10 stem 100 mm good condition, some small scratches on shaft . $45 3. Suntour Cyclone II short cage rear derailler, mint cond. $55 4. Suntour Cyclone II front derailleur 28.6 mm clamp, mint cond $255. 5. Suntour XC pro medium cage rear derailleur, very good condition. $55 6. Suntour SL downtube Accushift shifters, 7/8 speed very good condition $25 7. Tektro CR720 canti set for both front and back. Missing on straddle cable and both straddle guides very good cond. $259. 8. Ambrosio Zenith hubset with skewers ( same as Grand Bois) 36h Shimano/SRAM freehub body 130mm rear spacing New $65 9. Suntour XC pro front derailleur 31.8 clamp ( spacers are available to fit 28.6) NOS $30 Contact me offline if interested. Pics at https://www.flickr.com/phot os/37347002@N05/sets/72157649135408970 ~mike Carlsbad 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-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Cheers, David Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace 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/d/optout. -- Cheers, David Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace 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/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: I rode the Clem Smith proto this morning
Keith, I'm just shy of 6' tall and I've always thought of myself as short legged and longer torso'ed but I'm no longer sure that is accurate. My 1983 MTB has a seat-tube of 57.5cm and a S.O. of 83 and I'm perfectly comfortable riding it. In fact, I like how little seat-tube is showing and how easy it is to get the handlebars high, even with a very short quill stem. Another bike has about a 57cm seat-tube and 84cm S.O. and I can ride it but wouldn't want to go any taller. My saddle height might be closer to 74cm as I've recently realized that the one I set at 75cm has a lot of padding I probably compress, My much flatter, less padded saddle sits at less than 75cm from the BB. I've never ridden a Rivendell but I've looked at the geo charts of the bikes I'm interested in: I would ride a 54cm Hunqapillar. No question about it but the tires I would run would put the S.O. higher than I would want for anything rougher than smooth dirt. The next highest size would be way too big for me. On the Atlantis I think the 56cm would be the best height for me but given my experience with my other two bikes, I could ride a 58cm. The main appeal of the Atlantis for me is the 26 wheels so that would preclude the 58cm, regardless. I was thinking that maybe the 59cm Clem might be right for me but when Grant said up to 95 PBH, I pretty much counted it out. That's a huge jump and I'm thinking the 52 has to be the right size for me but it still sounds too small. The three framesets I'm currently considering are the Surly LHT (56cm/26 wheels), Troll (18) and Ogre (18). The LHT would be just the right size although I might be able to stretch onto a 58cm. The Troll and Ogre will have a ton of seat post showing but that's normal for that type of bike and the extreme angle of the top-tube would make it very, very easy to get my handlebars where I want them. Plus, I really like the way MTB's ride. I'm currently riding a 26 wheel bike that is comparable in front-end geometry to the 26 LHT and it's a little too twitchy for me, even with Big Apples. I am coming off 3 weeks of riding an 83 MTB with 80 mm of Trail, though! I test rode a stock 26 LHT and the 26 wheels with 1.5 tires were just too twitchy for my tastes. I had thought maybe MTB bars and 55mm tires would fix that but my current bike with similar front geometry shows me that's not the case. I'm always on the lookout for a medium (18) Troll, Ogre or Karate Monkey with a saddle set at 75cm so I can see what the proportions look like and just his weekend a guy posted a Troll that fit the bill. It doesn't look too bad and given the Ogre has the same length seat tube, it should look the same. 18 Troll with 75cm saddle height: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-18B1ZYRq_fA/VHvZghlZiJI/ADg/EHSp-JwyoRs/s1600/Medium%2BTroll%2Bwith%2B75cm%2Bsaddle%2B001.jpg On Sunday, November 30, 2014 7:04:19 PM UTC-6, iamkeith wrote: Chris, If that Trek is a 52, the seatpost actually looks just about right. for the era it was made. Funny how, once you know better, those old bikes just don't seem right anymore. Another funny thing though is that a lot of people still jack the post up even further when they take photos to share, because they still think that the head-down, NORBA style looks authentic. So it probably only looks hideous to you. You and Peter now have me wondering, though, as we all three seem to be about the same size (87 PBH, 75.5cm saddle height). I had been expecting that the 59 was going to be a good fit for me, but I'm not so sure after Grant's comments above. If either of you don't mind answering, I'm curious: How tall are you, overall? I'm just shy of 6'-2. I always describe my self as freakishly long-torso/short inseam. Would be interesting if your more normal proportions confirm this, though. I have three 60cm Rivendells (Ram / Quickbeam / All Rounder) which all fit pretty darn well. All have roughly the same (perfect) standover height, but progressively longer top tubes. Unlike you, I like the longest best though Another question: Do you find yourself between sizes on other Rivendell models? I do. For instance, (not having tried either) I really think I'm squarely between the 58 61 Atlantis, and the 54 58 Hunquapillar. Which is part of why is I've been hoping that this bike was going to work: A fat, 700c Rivendell in *MY* size. FWIW, I don't think I'd worry about selection in 650b tires any more, given the clearance that this model will likely have and the abundance of mountain bike tires out there. I worry more about getting an ideal fit. but I fear, once again, that I'm going to fall in the middle. Maybe the new Joe Appaloosa, if it has similar clearance and is truly based on stretching the existing Sam Hillborne?!!! A 58 Sam could be just about right.. Crossing my fingers.
Re: [RBW] Re: I rode the Clem Smith proto this morning
Chris: Just for some more data points, I'm around 5'10 with an 85 cm PBH, and my seat around 75 cm, on a 58 cm Atlantis with 38 mm Soma C-lines. I've also used 40 mm Schwalbe Marathons. I would not ride anything bigger could in fact ride a 56 cm Atlantis. Hugh has a 56 shod with I believe 2.1 wide x 26 tires. We've ridden each others bikes and agree that, while it's close, the 56 has slightly more stand over than the 58. Hoping this helps in your frame size cogitations. dougP On Sunday, November 30, 2014 6:59:51 PM UTC-8, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: Keith, I'm just shy of 6' tall and I've always thought of myself as short legged and longer torso'ed but I'm no longer sure that is accurate. My 1983 MTB has a seat-tube of 57.5cm and a S.O. of 83 and I'm perfectly comfortable riding it. In fact, I like how little seat-tube is showing and how easy it is to get the handlebars high, even with a very short quill stem. Another bike has about a 57cm seat-tube and 84cm S.O. and I can ride it but wouldn't want to go any taller. My saddle height might be closer to 74cm as I've recently realized that the one I set at 75cm has a lot of padding I probably compress, My much flatter, less padded saddle sits at less than 75cm from the BB. I've never ridden a Rivendell but I've looked at the geo charts of the bikes I'm interested in: I would ride a 54cm Hunqapillar. No question about it but the tires I would run would put the S.O. higher than I would want for anything rougher than smooth dirt. The next highest size would be way too big for me. On the Atlantis I think the 56cm would be the best height for me but given my experience with my other two bikes, I could ride a 58cm. The main appeal of the Atlantis for me is the 26 wheels so that would preclude the 58cm, regardless. I was thinking that maybe the 59cm Clem might be right for me but when Grant said up to 95 PBH, I pretty much counted it out. That's a huge jump and I'm thinking the 52 has to be the right size for me but it still sounds too small. The three framesets I'm currently considering are the Surly LHT (56cm/26 wheels), Troll (18) and Ogre (18). The LHT would be just the right size although I might be able to stretch onto a 58cm. The Troll and Ogre will have a ton of seat post showing but that's normal for that type of bike and the extreme angle of the top-tube would make it very, very easy to get my handlebars where I want them. Plus, I really like the way MTB's ride. I'm currently riding a 26 wheel bike that is comparable in front-end geometry to the 26 LHT and it's a little too twitchy for me, even with Big Apples. I am coming off 3 weeks of riding an 83 MTB with 80 mm of Trail, though! I test rode a stock 26 LHT and the 26 wheels with 1.5 tires were just too twitchy for my tastes. I had thought maybe MTB bars and 55mm tires would fix that but my current bike with similar front geometry shows me that's not the case. I'm always on the lookout for a medium (18) Troll, Ogre or Karate Monkey with a saddle set at 75cm so I can see what the proportions look like and just his weekend a guy posted a Troll that fit the bill. It doesn't look too bad and given the Ogre has the same length seat tube, it should look the same. 18 Troll with 75cm saddle height: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-18B1ZYRq_fA/VHvZghlZiJI/ADg/EHSp-JwyoRs/s1600/Medium%2BTroll%2Bwith%2B75cm%2Bsaddle%2B001.jpg On Sunday, November 30, 2014 7:04:19 PM UTC-6, iamkeith wrote: Chris, If that Trek is a 52, the seatpost actually looks just about right. for the era it was made. Funny how, once you know better, those old bikes just don't seem right anymore. Another funny thing though is that a lot of people still jack the post up even further when they take photos to share, because they still think that the head-down, NORBA style looks authentic. So it probably only looks hideous to you. You and Peter now have me wondering, though, as we all three seem to be about the same size (87 PBH, 75.5cm saddle height). I had been expecting that the 59 was going to be a good fit for me, but I'm not so sure after Grant's comments above. If either of you don't mind answering, I'm curious: How tall are you, overall? I'm just shy of 6'-2. I always describe my self as freakishly long-torso/short inseam. Would be interesting if your more normal proportions confirm this, though. I have three 60cm Rivendells (Ram / Quickbeam / All Rounder) which all fit pretty darn well. All have roughly the same (perfect) standover height, but progressively longer top tubes. Unlike you, I like the longest best though Another question: Do you find yourself between sizes on other Rivendell models? I do. For instance, (not having tried either) I really think I'm squarely between the 58 61 Atlantis, and the 54 58 Hunquapillar.
[RBW] Re: Cross Interrupter Levers on Albas?
I feel like I've seen a picture of this done but I can't remember where... I don't see why it wouldn't work. -- 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/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: I rode the Clem Smith proto this morning
Keith, we have the same pbh but I am 5'11 with longish torso and short arms, finding bikes that fit me is a pain . I was most recently riding a 56 bombadil. I am also in between on sizes. I wanted a Hunqapillar when they came out but didn't want a yard of seatpost on the 54 and the 58 gave me zero clearance. Same with 52/56 bombadil and 56/60(?) Sam, and the 58/61 Atlantis. The 60cm 650b Saluki would be a good fit but rare as hens teeth and not nearly the tire clearance I would want. For me the perfect bike would be a 55cm bombadil with a 60 cm TT and standover at around 84 with Max tires. The 56 bombadil fit well in the TT but a tad too large to go big rubber. A 58cm Sam/Joe appaloosa with clearance for 60s no fenders would also be great so fingers crossed. On Nov 30, 2014 11:30 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Chris: Just for some more data points, I'm around 5'10 with an 85 cm PBH, and my seat around 75 cm, on a 58 cm Atlantis with 38 mm Soma C-lines. I've also used 40 mm Schwalbe Marathons. I would not ride anything bigger could in fact ride a 56 cm Atlantis. Hugh has a 56 shod with I believe 2.1 wide x 26 tires. We've ridden each others bikes and agree that, while it's close, the 56 has slightly more stand over than the 58. Hoping this helps in your frame size cogitations. dougP On Sunday, November 30, 2014 6:59:51 PM UTC-8, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: Keith, I'm just shy of 6' tall and I've always thought of myself as short legged and longer torso'ed but I'm no longer sure that is accurate. My 1983 MTB has a seat-tube of 57.5cm and a S.O. of 83 and I'm perfectly comfortable riding it. In fact, I like how little seat-tube is showing and how easy it is to get the handlebars high, even with a very short quill stem. Another bike has about a 57cm seat-tube and 84cm S.O. and I can ride it but wouldn't want to go any taller. My saddle height might be closer to 74cm as I've recently realized that the one I set at 75cm has a lot of padding I probably compress, My much flatter, less padded saddle sits at less than 75cm from the BB. I've never ridden a Rivendell but I've looked at the geo charts of the bikes I'm interested in: I would ride a 54cm Hunqapillar. No question about it but the tires I would run would put the S.O. higher than I would want for anything rougher than smooth dirt. The next highest size would be way too big for me. On the Atlantis I think the 56cm would be the best height for me but given my experience with my other two bikes, I could ride a 58cm. The main appeal of the Atlantis for me is the 26 wheels so that would preclude the 58cm, regardless. I was thinking that maybe the 59cm Clem might be right for me but when Grant said up to 95 PBH, I pretty much counted it out. That's a huge jump and I'm thinking the 52 has to be the right size for me but it still sounds too small. The three framesets I'm currently considering are the Surly LHT (56cm/26 wheels), Troll (18) and Ogre (18). The LHT would be just the right size although I might be able to stretch onto a 58cm. The Troll and Ogre will have a ton of seat post showing but that's normal for that type of bike and the extreme angle of the top-tube would make it very, very easy to get my handlebars where I want them. Plus, I really like the way MTB's ride. I'm currently riding a 26 wheel bike that is comparable in front-end geometry to the 26 LHT and it's a little too twitchy for me, even with Big Apples. I am coming off 3 weeks of riding an 83 MTB with 80 mm of Trail, though! I test rode a stock 26 LHT and the 26 wheels with 1.5 tires were just too twitchy for my tastes. I had thought maybe MTB bars and 55mm tires would fix that but my current bike with similar front geometry shows me that's not the case. I'm always on the lookout for a medium (18) Troll, Ogre or Karate Monkey with a saddle set at 75cm so I can see what the proportions look like and just his weekend a guy posted a Troll that fit the bill. It doesn't look too bad and given the Ogre has the same length seat tube, it should look the same. 18 Troll with 75cm saddle height: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-18B1ZYRq_fA/VHvZghlZiJI/ADg/EHSp-JwyoRs/s1600/Medium%2BTroll%2Bwith%2B75cm%2Bsaddle%2B001.jpg On Sunday, November 30, 2014 7:04:19 PM UTC-6, iamkeith wrote: Chris, If that Trek is a 52, the seatpost actually looks just about right. for the era it was made. Funny how, once you know better, those old bikes just don't seem right anymore. Another funny thing though is that a lot of people still jack the post up even further when they take photos to share, because they still think that the head-down, NORBA style looks authentic. So it probably only looks hideous to you. You and Peter now have me wondering, though, as we all three seem to be about the same size (87 PBH, 75.5cm saddle height). I had been expecting that the 59 was going to be a good fit for
Re: [RBW] Re: Groupsets. Shimano, Campy, etc.
I just tell myself that at least they're not Chris King hubs... On Sun, Nov 30, 2014 at 6:36 PM, Anton Tutter atut...@gmail.com wrote: I've had great luck with my T11 rear hub but man are those pawls annoyingly loud. Anyone have any tips for quieting them up? Anton On Sunday, November 30, 2014 2:26:00 PM UTC-5, Christopher Chen wrote: Yes they do, and I love my T11 hubs fiercely! On Fri, Nov 28, 2014 at 12:34 PM, Benedikt neutral...@comcast.net wrote: Anton I completely agree with you when it comes to Phil Wood hubs and the replacable bearings. I believe it's a cartridge bearing. As a side note, does anyone know if White Industries hubs use replacable cartridge bearings? I love the MUSA factor. On Thursday, November 27, 2014 4:54:55 PM UTC-8, Benedikt wrote: Does anyone feel that the expensive group sets (i.e. derailleurs, cranks, cassettes, brake/shift levers) are any better then the entry level? What is it that drives the price up? Is it the performance or just the material it's made up of/weight? -- 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-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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/d/optout. -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Post Thanksgiving Cranksgiving Dirt Paradise Ride.
Looks like another great ride, Hugh! Love Ole Willys - all set up to kick up the dirt. Brian Seattle, WA On Saturday, November 29, 2014 7:21:34 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote: Three plus hours and twenty miles of pristine dirt single track around Carmel Valley in San Diego ' s North County was enjoyed by we five members of (SCAR) SoCal All Rounders. David Greenblatt, Mike Shiller, Tom Virgil, Curtis Mckenzie and I socalpedalpusher. We all met at David's home and promptly dropped into Gonzalez Canyon zigzaging through dense chaparral with abandon. The weather was sunny and pleasant with a slight breeze. Apologies to the the Northern climes. Our dear Tom had run out of time and made an exit, for he had Christmas tree trimming duty waiting for him, it was great to see him but too short for me. Tom and I met the next day for coffee outside which was great. As with gleeful joy on single track often a sacrifice is made to the trail gods. Our Mike Shiller was gallant enough to shed some blood for the cause when he and a tree had a disagreement, Mike' wounds were treated a red bandanna was added to his outfit (made him that much more gnarled) and off we went resuming our ride...by the way the tree was fine just in case you were wondering. This has been David's playground for a while now so he put together a bow tie dirt event for us...he tied together two Canyons and a Mesa with next to no cars to contend with. Literally the GPS mapping is a bow tie as we crossed under the 56 freeway multiple times. After Gonzalez we dropped into Penasquitos Canyon after climbing a short steep access road. We cheerfully glided down smooth undulating single track along the North side of Penasquitos Canyon heading West where we crossed paths with the few hikers on our adventure. Soon we made a short stop at the Waterfalls for snacks, bike talk and future rides. Continuing we looped back around and headed East up Penasquitos. David saved the best till last the Del Mar Mesa Preserve where the tunnels exist. These are scrub oak grown over making a tunnel canopy with yet more singletrack winding it's way down another small canyon a technical sheer blast! One had to be vigilant so as not to have your head smashed backward from low hanging branches. As I rolled through the tunnels hugging *(Ole Willy's) top tube I wondered how Curtis at 6'7 was fairing? He came through for the most unscathed a little bit of bark was seen in his vicinity. Concluding our ride at Greenblatt ' s Ale House David was a great host lots of chips dips, some Sculpin grapefruit ale and Speedway Stout was had, adding at least on my part 10% by volume the extra cherry on the proverbial cake on the perfect day in the saddle. With the sun set... ...we parted ways I was left with the image of all the broad smiles while playing in the dirt. Up next? Sweetwater Regional Park Camping. Mike' Flickr images, https://flic.kr/p/qeA3nc David's Flickr images, https://flic.kr/p/qbXzqG My Flickr images, https://flic.kr/p/pXaLGJ Tom's Flickr images, https://flic.kr/p/qe4Su2 * The name I've attached to my 2003 Rivendell Atlantis. -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Thankful Weekend
Thanks, Jim - still the best list on the net. Appreciate all the work that goes into this! Brian Seattle, WA On Saturday, November 29, 2014 11:39:49 AM UTC-8, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: Rides have been fewer and the miles less this year. But, it just makes each one that much more special. https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/15706354228/ Thanks to all for their contributions to this list, for those who read and enjoy but who may not pipe up, and for all the future new members pedaling our way. Blessings to you and to all you hold dear. - jim Jim Edgar / Cyclofiend.com -- 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/d/optout.
