Re: [RBW] +24H Overnight - Harper's Ferry on the Tandem
Looks like a great trip, Tony; thanks for the write-up and photos. For someone who has the full Pittsburgh to DC trip on his bucket list, the overnight from DC to Harper's Ferry could be a good shakedown/intro ride. Bob E On Monday, July 6, 2015 at 10:08:38 AM UTC-4, Minh wrote: Tony, You/We should start saving these trips/routes to some kind of repository. I've been trying to plan an abbreviated version of this (basically the portion to Whites Ferry, Camp, and back on the WOD the next day). I also think these ride reports from you and Jeff are the most valuable, i'm a go with the flow kind of rider but it's always useful to know what the conditions are like on the trail ahead of time. Maybe a central thread to organize group rides at the last minute? -- 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: sf-la ride report, gear review
Thanks for the detailed info, gents! Cheers, Bob -- 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: sf-la ride report, gear review
Thanks for the gear reviews, Drew! Some questions about your sleeping pad: Which one is that? I've come across quite a few photos of them lashed to bikes, and just wondering if they're that good to warrant hauling around something that looks fairly bulky. How do they compare with the inflatable ones? Oh, loved your photos, too Thanks! Bob E -- 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: Clem-like Father's Day Build
I love the build -- what a great knock-about bike! (You're a good son, too!) It also looks like it might be the love child of these two bikes of mine: https://www.flickr.com/photos/30490050@N04/16754922661/in/dateposted/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/30490050@N04/17127067545/in/dateposted/ Bob E -- 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: Birthday Bike overnight.
Very nice photos, Hugh -- and what a great way to celebrate your birthday! -- 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: Sam Hillborne makes google maps
Google does use pedal power in some areas; here's a picture of a Google tricycle I saw when I was in Oslo a few years ago: https://www.flickr.com/photos/30490050@N04/5347622259/in/set-72157625804533760 Bob E On Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 11:22:37 AM UTC-4, Bruce Baker wrote: Actually it was a backpack type device with multiple cameras. IMG_0358.JPG https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-JB7NGY4aDNb0RaLTN4MHRHLWM/edit?usp=drive_web On Thu, Apr 23, 2015 at 11:01 AM, Scott Henry ske...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: http://www.google.com/maps/about/behind-the-scenes/streetview/ When you scroll down to see the car, start clicking to the right. There is the car camera, walking camera, indoor trolley camera, snowmobile camera and yes, even a bike camera. Scott On Thu, Apr 23, 2015 at 10:51 AM, Ginz the...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: But were they driving the google car down the trail? It looks like it from the angle of the photos. -- 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-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: GAP/CO trails in the early spring
According to this post (with photos) from the Amtrak blog (granted, it's almost a year old), the new baggage cars were to begin testing and were supposed to be delivered by the end of 2014. Obviously that didn't happen, but at least things are progressing; maybe that Amtrak rep Marc spoke with will be proven right about a 2015 delivery? http://blog.amtrak.com/2014/06/new-baggage-cars/ On Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 11:42:16 AM UTC-4, Marc Irwin wrote: The funding and political issues are gone now. The baggage cars were purchased last year. Getting them out of the shop and onto trains ours all we are waiting for. -- 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: GAP/CO trails in the early spring
Thanks for that trilogy, Marc -- not only for the ride report and photos, but for the post-ride logistics, as well. That looked like a great trip! It would be nice if there was more than one train a day that linked DC with Pittsburgh so that you could arrive at a decent hour, and if you also weren't required to put your bike in a box to bring it onboard. But at least you can bring a bike on that train route -- while bikes can be brought onboard all off-peak NJ Transit trains here in New Jersey, Amtrak's Northeast Corridor trains (linking Boston, NYC, Philly and DC) allow only folding bikes. Bob E -- 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: SAM COCKPIT UPDATE
Nice job, Jon! I like the extended wrap to cover the forward bits of the bar. I had recently swapped out drops for an Albatross bar on an old Raleigh Super Record I have, and I didn't know how much I ended up loving those Albas! Very comfy, I can still get up to a decent speed, and I can still get down in a headwind. One thing though -- with the new weight distribution, the front end felt decidedly more squirrelly (maybe I need wider tires). Here's a pic: https://www.flickr.com/photos/30490050@N04/17127067545/in/photostream/ Bob E. -- 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: Pondering the Clem Complete
Yes to F/F/BB/HS, and I've also read a 29.8-mm seat post is included with the frame. Does anyone have a list of what specific parts will be used for the complete deliveries? Bob E (awaiting delivery of a 52 Clem frame) On Thursday, April 9, 2015 at 10:06:25 AM UTC-4, Norman R wrote: If you get just the frame, would it come with F/F/BB/HS? -- 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: The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.
Sorry to hear this, and wish you a quick and full recovery! Don't worry about the bike (at least not now). Bob E -- 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: Redlands Strada Rossa 2015
Thanks, Hugh. Maybe next winter the Northeast won't get clobbered with so much snow and I'll be in a good-enough shape to tackle that terrain so early in the season! ;-) Bob -- 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: Redlands Strada Rossa 2015
Wow, that looks like a great time! And what a route -- what was the dirt/paved ratio? Maybe next year! Bob E -- 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: Clem Colors -- Silver vs Anthracite ????
I also had a lighter shade in mind when I first read grayish silver in the Blug. I had already ordered a gray Clem before I saw that anthracite one, and while that color is growing on me, I'm also curious about whether the anthracite is just for the prototype or if it will also be for the production bikes. Bob E On Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 10:14:23 AM UTC-4, DSat wrote: On the Blug there is a picture labelled Anthracite. I thought that I read somewhere that the three colors for the Clem were blue, green, and silver. Does Anthracite refer to the silver color that was mentioned? Or is there not a picture of the Silver? Is the Anthracite just a test color that will not be offered for the bike? Any input appreciated on silver vs anthracite. -- 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: Klean Kanteen Conversion Questons
Patrick, I use the KK 20-oz. insulated bottle; it does tend to fall out of those standard bottle cages -- it's bounced along the road a few times and has the dings to show for it -- but it's pretty resilient and it has held up well. In the Iris cage, however, it is very secure -- it hasn't popped out yet over various road and trail surfaces. Bob E -- 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] (f)Atlantis gets a new look
Sean, To answer your question about bar height: I just installed mine on the bike and I haven’t ridden it yet, but I’m starting off with just leaving the stem at the height where it was when I had the drops on (I had the tops of the bar a little lower than the saddle); this now puts the Albatross bar at roughly level with the saddle. With this set-up, I figure I’ll still have some angle in my back, and I would still be able to get into a comfortable lower position by putting my hands on the forward section with the long-ish top tube. So for me, I don’t want to set the bar too high. That's the theory, anyway -- we’ll see how it goes! Bob On Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 11:14:36 PM UTC-5, SeanMac wrote: Mark, Bob E. Bobs in General - I'm still in the contemplation mode for a bar switch. I've got a Trek 520 touring bike from the early 1990s that currently has Noodle bars. I'm thinking about converting this into a more upright, ride-around-town bike. For this use, an Albatross seems like a great choice. I'm curious about the ideal height of the Albatross bars. Is the goal to get the stem up so that it is level with the saddle - which would make the bars even higher, or is the goal to end up with the bars being level with the saddle (and the stem a bit lower)? The other idea bouncing around in my head is to obtain an albastache bar (rather than the albatross) for this bike. This bar, at least in my head, would retain more of the touring nature of my Trek, while also providing the option of a more upright position than my noodles. Since I have never been on a bike with a 'stache bars, I have a hard time even imagining what this combination would be like. Any advice, comments or suggestions would be appreciated. Sean -- 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] (f)Atlantis gets a new look
Looks great, and nice photos, as usual! There seems to be more than a few folks swapping out drop bars for Albatrosses of late; I suppose there's something to be said for those performance upright bikes. (I'll find out soon, as I'm currently in the middle of such a conversion right now!) https://www.flickr.com/photos/30490050@N04/16551740941/ Bob E -- 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: Coldest successful s24o yet..!
Cool! (I mean, cold!) Great story and photos, Mark! Bob E. -- 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: Towards a new category: high performance upright
I was going to suggest Sport Roadster, but then saw that Linus has a similar sounding Roadster Sport. http://www.linusbike.com/products/roadster-sport?variant=100522862 On Friday, January 30, 2015 at 7:37:14 AM UTC-5, Anton Tutter wrote: SS: sensible sport CS: comfort sport -- 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: 14 for '14
Thanks, Hugh! From what I see in your photos (and others), I think I need to do some riding on the left coast -- the Bay Area gets the spotlight, but SoCal looks like an awesome place to ride. Bob On Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 11:45:37 AM UTC-5, hsmitham wrote: Bob, Great set. I really like your use of depth of field for dramatic effect. I don't use it enough my self. Inspired terrain you have out there on the right coast. Cheers, ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.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: 14 for '14
Love seeing all these photos -- very inspiring! I had recently put a set together for the iBOB group; here's my contribution: https://www.flickr.com/photos/30490050@N04/sets/72157649730126719/ Bob E -- 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: A bike for Mom
That looks really great, Tony; nice job! I'm curious to hear your thoughts on the Automatix hub. Bob E -- 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: Considerations for losing the front deraileure
Don't the Brits call it the front mech? On Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 12:51:33 AM UTC-5, lungimsam wrote: Wonder why USA peeps use the French term for the thing instead of the British English term changer (I think they call it that). -- 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: Coldest Ride on a Rivendell Ever?
Mark, Thanks for the breakdown of your kit; it's good to know what works at those conditions. I don't think I'll ever experience that kind of cold (at least not on a bike), but it's a good reference point that I can adjust accordingly for the temperatures I see. This is how I dressed for 22 F: Upper: Smartwool baselayer, EWR heavy wool cycling jersey, Ibex wool vest, Ibex wool jacket, Lower: Synthetic long johns, REI front-insulated cycling pants. Head: Pearl Izumi balaclava, Walz wool winter cycling cap Hands: Winter cycling gloves Feet: Wool knee-high skiing socks, leather ankle-high boots Cheers! Bob -- 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: Coldest Ride on a Rivendell Ever?
Thanks for the great report and photos, Mark! Your post inspired me to get out there and go for a ride in the freshly fallen snow here in New Jersey this afternoon. I was mostly warm and toasty bundled up in several layers of wool, but my toes were uncomfortably cold after only an hour in the 22 degree (above zero, not below) weather; I can't imagine being out in -40 temps! I'd like to know how you dressed for your adventure. By the way, there was a good post a few weeks ago in Lovely Bicycle! regarding the effect humidity has on how cold one feels: http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2014/12/winters-chill-brings-warmer-cold.html Bob E. On Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 10:37:46 AM UTC-5, Mark Reimer wrote Get out there! -- 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: Coldest Ride on a Rivendell Ever?
On Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 7:14:18 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: Way to get out, Bob! Cool ride. Grin. Sounds like you may have been warmer with fewer socks. If you put on extra socks over what you usually wear, you may have constricted blood flow and thus made you foot much colder. At 22˚F I'd just be in a medium wool sock and a mesh shoe. Thanks, Patrick. I was wearing only one pair of socks, but it was a pretty tight fit in the uninsulated leather boots I was wearing, so you're right -- my feet probably were a little too constricted. I'll take your advice, but I just don't think I'm ready for mesh shoes just yet in these temps! Maybe some insulated boots, like Sorels. I appreciate your input. And speaking of inspiration, you've certainly inspired me to get out more in the winter months -- aside from skiing, I used to pretty much hibernate in winter, but after reading about your exploits, I picked up my first pair of snowshoes (MSR) last year. Winter is fun! Regards, Bob -- 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: Wanted: VO Decaleur
I have a 9/8 VO decaleur kit that I'm not using; let me know if you still need it. Bob E. -- 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: Clem on the Blug
Looks great! It's a shame that the color shown on the prototype won't be available on the production bikes, though; I really like it. On Friday, October 10, 2014 9:22:27 AM UTC-4, Leslie wrote: It's up: http://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/99627421939/clemshots-and-impressions -L -- 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: Frankenstein Bike
He meant well. He's probably gotten used to seeing all those same looking off-the-shelf racing bikes with matched all-black groupsets and no personalization. So, to him, Hugh's bike -- a gorgeous machine, by the way -- looked like an assemblage of parts. Parts all carefully selected based on utility, but not your typical-looking bike by most folks. -- 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: Un-racer compact crankset question.
I'm using 44/30 chainrings and a 12-27 10-speed cassette on my 650B bike, giving me a 96 gear-inch high and a 29 gear-inch low. I spend most of the time in the 44 ring (cruising while in the middle of the cassette gets me around 70 gear-inches), while the smaller ring is used for climbing. This range works great for me. http://home.earthlink.net/~mike.sherman/shift.html?R0=30R1=44R2=999C0=12C1=13C2=14C3=15C4=16C5=17C6=19C7=21C8=24C9=27C10=999CAS=0WI=13CR=170RT=1ST=0RPM=90SRT=0lRPM=80hRMP=100G=showS=noTITLE=HL=1 Bob E. Garwood, NJ -- 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: Crane bell metals and quick reviews. Forget frame metals discussion. Lets talk bells!
I love my Spurcycle bell -- it has a sharp (but not unpleasant) piercing ring that resonates for a decent amount of time (especially for its small size), and it really gets people's attention. Bob Ehrenbeck Garwood, NJ -- 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: 30daysofbiking
Beautifully done; another reminder of the restorative powers of the bicycle. Keep rolling! Bob E. -- 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: Cotton and Wool Winter Army Gear
I wash my wool clothing by hand, using Eucalan. It contains lanolin, and they recommend not rinsing after a wash, so that the lanolin and eucalyptus oils are retained (in addition to conditioning the fibers, those oils also act as moth and flea repellants). http://www.eucalan.com/ http://www.eucalan.com/how-to+wash+woolens Bob -- 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: Cotton and Wool Winter Army Gear
I appreciate all the follow-up info (and photo), gents! Ventile seems ideal for an outer layer. (Deacon Patrick, I also just read your glowing review on the Hilltrek blog!) Cotton -- who knew?! Bob -- 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: Cotton and Wool Winter Army Gear
I don't have any army surplus clothing (I do have a US Army woolen blanket, though), but I am also a recent convert to wool for cycling. After my (supposedly) breathable jacket's zipper broke, I did the same thing: I switched from those same synthetic materials to the layered wool approach. A base layer, a somewhat heavy jersey, and a thin Ibex zippered jacket work very well -- I'm no longer drenched in sweat at the end of my ride. (And I imagine mountain biking would provide an even tougher test of the clothing's performance.) I'm curious about the cotton snow smock; does it work better than wool as an outer garment? Is it somewhat water/wind resistant? Bob Ehrenbeck Garwood, New Jersey -- 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: Winter Delaware Water Gap trip
Count me in, too -- I regret not being able to make last spring's ride. -- 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: Winter Delaware Water Gap trip
Mike B -- I haven't ridden between those two points, so don't have a route mapped out. But if I were to ride from the northern end of the DR Canal trail to say, Columbia, I would generally hug the river -- except that I would skirt around Phillipsburg to the east (via Green, Roseberry, and Belvidere roads). North of Belvidere, the only road along the river in that area is Route 46, which I would avoid (traffic, iffy shoulders at times), so I would take some of the quieter and more scenic roads to the east (Sarepta, Koeck, and Linaberry roads). Around Columbia it gets tricky, as I-80 interchanges with Routes 46 and 94 there, and there are some high-speed ramps. I would probably get on Route 46 from Walnut Road just south of Columbia and then ride the short distance to town on the shoulder (wider here) of the southbound lane just to avoid that mess. Another option would to cross into Pennsylvania at Easton (a portion of the Delaware Canal trail just south of Easton is still closed) and take the river roads on that side, but I'm even less familiar with those roads. Just my quick two cents! Bob -- 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: Winter Delaware Water Gap trip
Thanks very much for the info, Paul – it’s good to hear that the trail is no longer disjointed; I’ll have to give it a go! For anyone who might be interested in other trail rides along the Delaware River, a little further south of the Delaware Water Gap is a rail trail that runs alongside both the river and the feeder canal for the Delaware and Raritan Canal: it runs 31 miles from Frenchtown down to Trenton on the New Jersey side (passing through some lovely little river towns), and is in excellent condition. At Trenton, the trail turns northeast into the interior of New Jersey on the old towpath of the Delaware and Raritan Canal proper and runs for another 34 miles to the city of New Brunswick. The trail is also accessible by NJ Transit trains at various points along the main canal, so one can ride one way and take a train back. Here is a link: *http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/drcanal.html*http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/drcanal.html On the Pennsylvania side runs the Delaware Canal trail; some parts of the path had been damaged by storms over the years, so its surface condition varies considerably depending on the location: *http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/delawarecanal/*http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/delawarecanal/ Using the several bridges that span the Delaware in this area (including a beautiful Roebling-built pedestrian suspension bridge), one can put together a number of loop rides of varying length; here’s a link to some photos taken during a 35-mile ride I took in September from Lambertville, NJ to Frenchtown, NJ and back, utilizing both sides of the river: *http://www.flickr.com/photos/30490050@N04/sets/72157635438917731/*http://www.flickr.com/photos/30490050@N04/sets/72157635438917731/ Bob Ehrenbeck Garwood, New Jersey -- 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: Winter Delaware Water Gap trip
Looks like a great trip! Nice photos, too -- love that late-autumn sun! Regarding the McDade trail: Was it continuous all the way from the Dingman's Ferry bridge to Hialeah? I've been hesitant to ride that, as the other maps I've seen show the trail as being disconnected, with missing bridges. -- 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.
