Re: [RBW] Re: Bombadil Info

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Yes - they are in stock and shipped every day in 2 sizes 700 x 43 and 650b x 43 
both sizes are available in Blackwall or Skinwall.


> On Mar 19, 2019, at 8:01 AM, John McBurney  wrote:
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> Are Bruce Gordon Rock and Road tires still available?
> 
> John
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> On Tue, Mar 19, 2019 at 12:30 AM Chad  > wrote:
> Forgot to include the thread link.  
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> https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/5zVJH4V2txA/r6PI3as5DAAJ 
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> This is why I ended up putting the 650Bx43 (45 measured width) Rock n Road 
> tires on.  They also gave me about an additional 1.5cm of standover room.
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Re: [RBW] new tires for my Homer

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If you are looking at Soma Cazadero 42mm - You might consider the 650b x 43mm 
Rock ’n Road - they are available at 
https://brucegordoncycles.bigcartel.com/product/rock-n-road-all-terrain-650b-x-43-tire-free-shipping
 
Regards,
Bruce Gordon


> On Nov 19, 2018, at 6:36 AM, Alan H  wrote:
> 
> Looking for some input from folks that may have experience with these 
> different tires. I'd like to put wider rubber on my A Homer Hilsen. It's a 
> MUSA frame (possibly Toyo, I'm not sure how to tell the difference). 
> Regardless, I'm running the S!lver branded Tektro sidepulls and the wheels 
> are Rich-built with Synergy rims. I currently have Soma New Express tires 
> (650bx38mm) and would like something a bit wider to better set the bike up 
> for fire roads and differentiate it a bit from my Roadini, which is now my 
> primary road bike. The candidates are,
> 
> Soma Cazadero (42mm)
> WTB Byway or Horizon (47mm)
> Compass tires, either the Babyshoe Pass (42mm) or the Switchback Hill (48mm)
> 
> My inclination is towards the Byway, provided it'll fit and WTB gets it back 
> in stock. IIRC Justin mentioned he put them on his Saluki, so I think that 
> means they should work (sans fenders of course). 
> 
> I'd love to hear opinions and experience from folks. If there are other 
> similar tires you think I should consider please share that too!
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Alan
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[RBW] Re: [Bulk] European Waterways Booking Form- Urgent

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Sorry this was posted to the wrong address  
Regards, 
Bruce


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Re: [RBW] Recommended Mixed Surface Tires for Not-Too-Technical Riding?

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You might want to try the Rock n’ Road tires. I make them in 650b x 43 both 
Skinwall and Blackwall.  That is what they are made for - 
https://brucegordoncycles.bigcartel.com 
Regards,
Bruce Gordon

 
> On Jul 27, 2018, at 6:14 PM, 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch 
>  wrote:
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> Collin, no matter what you end up deciding, you owe it to yourself to start 
> with the widest Compas tires that fit (Switchback Hill for 650b), as Compass 
> is the benchmark for plush and smooth and fast ride. If you end up needing 
> more flat protection due to thorns, try adding Orange sealant to your tubes. 
> If you get flats from glass regularly, you may need different tires, but 
> experience on that seems to vary here. As you then try different tires, you 
> will have a solid benchmark of comfort and speed against which to compare 
> them.
> 
> I’ve ridden the Barlow Pass (700 x 38, road), Snoqualmie (700 x 44 road), and 
> Steilacoom (700 x 38 knobbie) on all kinds of terrain and the road tires 
> woudl easily handle what you describe. Their only terrain downside is 
> rutted/technical loose stuff and snow/mud, and the knobbie handles those with 
> exellence. I ride 1/3 paved, 1/3 dirt, 1/3 trail, including a fair bit of 
> more technical.
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> WIth abandon,
> Patrick
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Re: [RBW] Re: Ride Report--La Ruta Loca 200k

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Please note that the ride was done on Bruce Gordon Rock ’n Road tires - they 
are available at https://brucegordoncycles.bigcartel.com 

Regards,
Bruce Gordon


> On Sunday, June 10, 2018 at 12:33:08 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote:
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> Last Fall I did the Marin Mountains 200k and speculated that it might be the 
> hardest 200k brevet the RUSA catalog.  Yesterday, San Francisco Randonneurs 
> hosted La Ruta Loca, and the route owner Carlos (#4841) is pretty certain 
> this course is harder. It was definitely a monster. "The Crazy Route" was 
> crazy hard, and crazy fun. The main stats are: 125.3 miles, ~50 miles of 
> dirt, and 13,051ft of climbing. Here's my Ride with gps data:  
> https://ridewithgps.com/trips/24131333 
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> 
> The weather report called for ideal temperatures, low 50s in the early 
> morning, slight general overcast and not many spots even approaching 75 
> degrees.  According to Rob Hawks, 25 riders gathered in the dense fog at 
> Crissy Field East Beach.  The pavement was very wet, like after a hard rain. 
> It was only fog, and there were times during the ride where I wished the fog 
> would come back. The only threatening part of the weather report called for 
> strong winds from the Northwest. I went with El Cerrito High School racing 
> kit, along with matching arm warmers, a reflective vest and that's all. I was 
> chilly to start but it worked out perfectly. The armwarmers didn't come off 
> until I was back in my van after the finish.
>  
> 
> I was trying to travel light as I wasn't bringing a lot of bag-space on my 
> Black Mountain Monster Cross. The bike's nickname alternates between Green 
> Meanie and Mean Greenie. I ran a 2x10 drivetrain, 42/26 in front, 11-36 in 
> back. My 700x43 Bruce Gordon Rock and Roads were about 'average' for the 
> tires I saw people running. Some of the bikes present were classic 
> rando-machines with Hetres or similar. Some were fully contemporary 'all 
> road' bikes with 27.5" Thunder Burts.  I only saw one flat bar mountain bike, 
> but now that I've done the route, I wouldn't hesitate to bring a light XC 
> mountain bike. At about 5:50AM we gathered for a pre-ride chat, and the 
> solemn SFR oath promising "not to do stupid stuff". At 6AM sharp we were off 
> towards the Golden Gate Bridge heading North into Marin County.
> 
> 
> 
> Unlike most other SFR routes, we didn't have to meander all willy nilly 
> through Sausalito, Mill Valley, Ross and the other southern Marin towns. 
> Instead we got right off the bridge and headed straight up into the Marin 
> headlands and got off-road immediately. The ride ended up being three 
> distinct sections. Section 1 was an epic 50 mile mountain bike ride, 
> punctuated with just a few paved connectors. Section 2 would be a basically 
> flat road ride punctuated by a few gravel stretches. Section 3 would be 
> another 30 mile mountain bike ride up and over Mount Tam. The first big dirt 
> climb was Miwok Trail, which started to sort people out, especially on the 
> descent of Old Springs. There was a broad array of offroad descending skills 
> on display. Some would bomb the descents 'full-send', while others were quite 
> timid. I landed somewhere in the middle. Throughout the day, I would notice 
> tight corners on a soft trail where a skid mark went straight when the trail 
> curved. The clear indication was that this was caused by a rider who brought 
> too much speed and not enough tire into that corner. The clear message was 
> that there was not going to be much long-term grouping up of riders. It's 
> hard to match skills exactly, and since this course was going to be hard to 
> finish within the 13:30 limit, waiting around was not a smart option. I 
> briefly latched on to a strong group up the steep technical Deer Park climb, 
> led out by Paul on a cyclocross race bike. I let them pace me up the climb, 
> but gathered pretty quickly that this would be the lead group, and I would 
> let them go after a while to 'do my own ride' and conserve my energy. I could 
> tell Paul was serious when he indicated he saved weight by only filling one 
> full water bottle at the start because he planned to stop for water at the 
> Pan Toll Ranger Station at the top of Deer Park. While he did that, I had 
> plenty and went ahead. He passed me shortly after that on the road climb to 
> the tippy top of Mount Tam and I wouldn't see him again. That long climb 
> included some paved riding up Pan Toll and Ridgecrest, but quickly got onto 
> the Lagunitas-RockSprings trail and hit the highest elevation of the day, 
> about 2200 feet. It felt good to be done with the longest steady individual 
> climb and to be at the high point of the route at mile 23. It was just a 
> down-hill century