[RBW] Re: GrandBois tires on sale at Grandbois
The ordering process was the same for me. I got my tires in less than 36 hours to receive, not bad service for free shipping. Another plus was the mailman came when my wife wasn't home. : ) They look nice, but i am going to wait till I need new tires to mount them. I bought them because I couldn't pass on the sale. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: GrandBois tires on sale at Grandbois
Mine weighed about 240 grams on my kitchen scale. The yen has really tanked compared to the dollar, so it is a good time to buy things from Japan now. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] GrandBois tires on sale at Grandbois
I just ordered GrandBois Extra Leger tires for for 32 each...about 1/2 price of what they are selling for in the States http://www.cyclesgrandbois.com/SHOP/T700_F28_EL.html I live in Japan, but it looks like they do international shipping. Michael Osaka, Japan -- 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
Montclair BobbyB: I am interested in the Swedish military wool sweater. It says dry clean only...Can you get away with washing it by hand or in a washing machine? I don't like to use dry cleaning on my outdoor clothes. Michael Osaka, Japan On Monday, February 3, 2014 12:50:25 AM UTC+9, Montclair BobbyB wrote: I got a little creative this year with my winter gear, trading synthetic (lycra, fleece and Gore Tex) for some traditional wool and cotton Army gear, and boy am I glad I did. We've had some fabulous winter conditions for snowshoeing and mountain biking here in NJ and I got to put my new gear to the test. For the past week the snow has been too deep and powdery (a rarity for NJ), which is great for showshoeing, and thanks to steady foot traffic the trails have become semi-packed, adequate for 2.3 in knobbies to climb and descend even the steep trails... I've recently acquired 2 pieces of Swedish Army surplus gear; a 100% wool zipper sweater with extra long sleeves (with thumb holes), and a heavy cotton snow smock, both awesome and inexpensive. For warmth on yesterday's ride I wore 2 layers of wool (a thin Merino base layer and the Swedish sweater). For my outer shell I wore the snow smock. Typically I had been used to shedding layers at the top of a major climb (from over-heating)... With this wool-cotton setup the heat buildup was more gradual, and seemed to dissipate MUCH faster (due to the high breathability of the fabric). I posted a few weeks ago that I had also picked up a wool Boreal shirt (made from wool army blankets), which is SO ridiculously warm I left that at home. But for super cold days the wool Boreal and the cotton snow smock make an outstanding combo for active wear where you expect to be perspiring. And although it's not Army surplus, I added a Ventile cotton jacket (which WAS developed by the British military) as my everyday winter jacket that I wear to the office.. it just FEELS amazing. I do get some odd looks and smiles from people, *(especially my brother, who refers to me as Luke Skywalker)* when I'm wearing the snow smock, I REALLY love this gear, and am now on the lookout for other similar gear from military establishments around the world... *(hey, this stuff is field-tested, right?)* Anyone else a fan of *(peacetime use)* of army gear?? Peace, BB -- 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: Light camping stove options
I have been using my snow peak gigapower for more than 15 years. One of the best purchases I have ever made. On Saturday, August 24, 2013 8:47:01 AM UTC+9, richd...@gmail.com wrote: With all the camping talk I wanted to share that I'm impressed with the Vargo hexagon wood stove. Mine is TI but stainless is a great option as well. I really like that you can use it as an esbit stove, drop an alcohol burner in there and use twigs as well. It is light and packs small and light. There are many out there like this if you search for light wood burning stoves. I also use it in my coffee kit for longer rides where I plan to take a break. Coffee prep is an entire new thread, but ill share that the via style makes it tough to mess with much else imo. In Iowa many rides or camping spots have a lot of dead wood around to use, or pack your own. No need to buy fuel of any type. I'm sure it is not ideal for all, but nice for many. -- 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: Got them here free, so I offer them here first, free.
I could use it if it is spaced for 126 mm. Do you know how many spoke holes? --Michael On Friday, August 30, 2013 10:35:11 AM UTC+9, Patrick Moore wrote: A lister very kindly gave me a very nice 7 speed fw Dura Ace (Doora Ahchay) hubset cut from a pair of tubular wheels. This was to be used for the Ram, but I lucked out into a 8 speed Ultegra wheelset for that bike. So, if anyone wants these, he-er-she-er-it is welcome to them. No skewers. The Caveat is that the hubs have been cut from the rims, but the freewheel is still attached -- a decent 7 speeder, I think. So you'll have to build the rear, at least part way, to get the fw off. I will pay postage, but you must have a real use for them. CONUS only!!! Thanks once more to said lister and to all who so generously donated and sold cheap for the Ram build, which turned into a perfect niche filler for my stable. Latest: Have a very nice NIB SP dynohub that Stevie will build into the front wheel next week. -- *RESUMES THAT GET YOU NOTICED!* Certified Resume Writer http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patric...@resumespecialties.com javascript: http://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Albuquerque, NM -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: What brand was that Japanese bartape RBW just stopped selling?
If those two sources don't have the color you like... try the Japanese shop Grand Bois.. http://www.cyclesgrandbois.com/SHOP/BT_viva.html BTW, shipping things via SAL is pretty reasonable and it gets to most places in two weeks. -- 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: Introduction
Takashi, Nice photos and bike. I live in Osaka and I love touring. I have 5 days free next week and I'm thinking of going to Shikoku next week. Where in Japan are you? --Michael On Thursday, April 25, 2013 11:17:38 PM UTC+9, Takashi wrote: Hi all, I have been following this group for a while, and I am posting for the first time to introduce myself. I bought Hunqapillar in last April, and I'm enjoying it very much. I also enjoy reading posts in this group. Lots of nice ride reports and informations. I might not post frequently though, since I am not a native speaker of English, and I have to work hard to read/write in English. Photos of my Hunqapillar: http://www.flickr.com/photos/77318553@N08/sets/72157629584056500/ Takashi -- 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?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
