[RBW] Mission Peak - S240
Short trip up Mission Peak. Rode up the from the Ohlone College side and took my good friend Tommy. We all have friends like my friend Tommy. You know those type of guys that just ride like a demon. Funny thing is that I introduced him into cycling. And after one year the buddy I was taking on short rides is leaving me eat his dust. Lucky for me being weighted down with camp gear and walking up steep fire roads is the great equalizer. We got to camp and hiked to the top of Mission Peak to cook dinner. Sadly we forget the dinner at my apartment and we were stuck eating breakfast for dinner. Bacon and Bacon. At the top of Mission Peak we surveyed the beautiful lights of Fremont and San Jose. We played with a handful of shots. Great night great trip. Pictures proved it happen: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157626920932117/ - Manny Bacon Acosta -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: SFR Populaire Reminder
Yikes. I was planning to do a bike camping trip up mission peak that evening. Maybe I can squeezed this one in7.5 hours I think I can do that. On Jun 23, 11:01 am, Lee Chae leec...@stanford.edu wrote: On Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 10:47 AM, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: Just one more reminder to anyone in the greater SF Bay Area who wants to join in on the San Francisco Randonneurs Summer Populaire - runs from the GG Bridge up to Pt Reyes Station, covering 71-ish miles. You can preregister via Paypal (reg is $5) via the SFRandonneurs.org site until Friday evening. Otherwise, registeration starts at 7 am. Just a quick heads-up that the ride start time has changed to 7 am, and registration now begins at 6 am, which is a good reason to register online. ;) I'll be riding an off-topic, but historically related bike. I had considered the QB for a few seconds, but I have really been lacking the miles as of late. One of my riding bud's will be on her kinda-new-to-her Bleriot, which was formerly known as Gino's Bleriot. And, it'll be her first ride surpassing the half-century mark. Hope to see some of you out there on your nice Rivs! Lee SF, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Summer Riding
What better to kick off the 90+ degree Summer Solstice then a 60 miles bike ride around the bay(kinda). Hope everyone is doing well with their summer riding. A bunch of pictures from a variety of rides. Looking forward to some S240. Planning on doing one up Mission Peak this Friday/Saturday. Happy riding! Pictures proved that it happened: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157626894336965/ - Manny It so hot that the only happy person in California is Ice Cube Acosta P.S. Made a hammock out of twine! It works! Check it http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/5859201042/in/set-72157626894336965 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] And Summer Begins.
School is done. Teaching is done. Fenders is done. Ready for summer. Pictures will document it happening. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157626929256424/ -Manny Schools out for summer! Schools out forever! Acosta -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: FS: 2009 52cm Quickbeam
Great bike for a great price. Coodios to the lucky person to snatch the beauty. On May 17, 6:34 pm, johnb jbust...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbusteed/sets/72157626621477823/ Better link to pictures... On May 17, 9:31 pm, johnb jbust...@gmail.com wrote: As part of the pruning of the bicycle collection, I am selling a two- year old Quickbeam. Atlantis less than six weeks away... Photos are a href=http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbusteed/sets/ 72157626621477823/here/a. Here is a link to the QB's geometry -http://cyclofiend.com/rbw/geometry.html (Note they do not show the 52) My PBH is 78cm and this bike fits quite nicely with the Col de Vies on it. While I would be happy to measure the basics and you can ask me nitty gritty questions like what is the head tube angle but I may not be able to provide the answer... Again, it is a stock build (you would think after last week's sale I would know exactly what is on the bike but no...) Specs: - 52cm frame - Sugino XD2 crank set (40x32) - White Industries Duo (17x19) - Velo-Orange hammered fenders - Col de Vie tires - No saddle - Grip King pedals - Silver brakes - Albatross bars/cork grips/Mt Bike brake levers - Nitto stem (10cm?) /seat tube - Mark's rack/basket Price: $1200/OBO + shipping unless you are local to Baltimore/DC. Bike will move to Craigslist in Baltimore on Thursday evening. Bike has never been in an accident. Was ridden maybe 2K miles total (550 in one week in NC in 2009). As noted above, happy to answer any and all questions as best I can. john -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: First S24O to Sam P. Taylor with photos.
Awesome pictures Naz! Looked like lovely weather. On May 16, 11:23 am, Naz Hamid absen...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, Thought I'd make a proper post as I'm a long-time lurker and reply-er but never first time poster. A few friends and I have all recently reached that point in our cycling lives where we've sold or barely ride our track bikes, where the road bikes see less and less use and our racings days are long gone and the interest is in purely remembering how much fun the first time we rode bicycles was like. We've all collectively encouraged each other to build up Riv-ish bikes (though, aside from my wife, none of us have a Riv — a Bob Jackson, an old Gitane and a Velo Orange) and being in the Bay Area finally decided we'd take these lovely bikes and go bike camping for the first time. I won't bore you with a soliloquy on how much of a wonderful weekend it was, with moments of pure child-like joy and wonderment (at least in my mind) and the feeling of the freedom that comes with riding a bike. Thus, photos:http://www.flickr.com/photos/absenter/sets/72157626701948778/ Cheers! Naz. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: My Riv Experience
Congrats on the new bike! Riv HQ always has that impression on people. You have to be a special kind of person to work at Rivendell. Something in the water... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Friday the 13th
With the dread of losing my job hanging over my head and my lost wallet somewhere in Milpitas I find it amazing that I can brighten up my mood with just a simple bike ride home. Pictures proved that I like taking pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157626591058217/ -Manny My Middle name is bad luck Acosta -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Bike Tour with the Venturing Crew
A Little Story about the Tour De Bay Area. Venturing Crew #999 just finished their first bike tour ever. Three venturers and three adults experienced the ride of a life time! Starting from San Jose we rode a short 20 miles to Fremont Bart station to San Francisco. Once on the Embarcadero we did the tourist route and explored the greatness that is the pier. Riding to the Giants stadium, then had some calm chowder at the pier and even played foose-ball at the old penny arcades. The weather couldn't be more perfect for a ride up to the Golden Gate and into Marin. The ride up to Hawk Camp proved to be difficult to some of the riders because of their skinny tires and for one advisor particular when we found out that his tire was rubbing on the inside of his rim for the whole ride up to Marin. (We were wondering why he was the slowest rider in the group.) The first day ended with us finding Hawk Camp in the dark after a handful of wrong turns. We finished with only two broken racks, two broken panniers, a exploded tire and one a very tired advisor. Great first day! The second day we woke up to something very unexpected a clear bright day in San Francisco! We first rode down to one of the classiest streets in San Francisco, Haight Street! One of the Advisors had an old friend that lived in The Lion House near Haight Street and was willing to feed us breakfast! He was able to led us out of San Francisco into Pacifica were we instead of taking Devil's Slide, we took the infamous Planet of the Apes road. For those not familiar with the route it used to be the original road from Pacifica to Half Moon Bay. Imagine a nice paved road where over grown plants creep from all sides then all of a sudden the road break away from you and all your left with is cliffs over looking Half Moon Bay. After a long day in the saddle we finish with Straw Hat Pizza and ranch dressing. The best combination of healthy food. Finishing off a hard day in the saddle with some soccer and gymnastics on the beach. The third day we got into a groove when we rode our way down to Santa Cruz. Had a quick stop at Met with another advisor down in Davenport and had a nice paceline all the way down the the Boardwalk. We had great time hanging out at the Boardwalk playing some ultimate Frisbee and jumping into the water. Unfortunately we lost two advisors and one venturer when they had to end their trip early due to personal reason. Where we started with six we had to finish with three. The last few of us that remanded we stayed in New Brighton State Beach. That night the last two venturers learned the art of catching sand crabs! The last day we rode our way back from Santa Cruz to San Jose. Heading over the hill we were greeted with a decent down in dirt into Los Gatos. We finished up the short but interesting ride with some mexican food and Jarritos. The three riders finished the loop around the Bay Area. It's an amazing feeling to experience the same route with my students that I did just two years prior. My first time riding down the coast, my dream was to share this experience to my future students. Now after two years of teaching I get my wish. Granted that there were plenty of hardship along the way, flat tires, sore butts, broken racks, exploded panniers, the result of this trip was more than I could have expected. Seeing the growth that I had with my students was all I needed to make this trip memorable. Showing them that their world is a lot more bigger you're willing to bike just a little farther. Pictures proved it happened: Day 1- San Jose to Hawk Camp, Marin http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157626612228536/ Day 2 - Hawk Camp, Marin to Half Moon Bay ( Via Planet of the Apes Road) http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157626612344624/ Day 3 - Half Moon Bay to Santa Cruz http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157626617024936/ Day 4 - Santa Cruz to San Jose http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157626617830456/ - Manny Let's saddle up! Acosta -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Bike Tour Stuff.
I second the tarp and the sleeping bag. One of the best advise I got about fair weather problems while camping came from experience Boy Scout leader. One of the scouts asked in dismay, If we're not sleeping in tents what happens if it rains? The scout master simply replies, Then you'll get wet and it will probably be miserable. True words to live by. Bring a tarp and a sleeping bag in fair weather On Apr 24, 9:13 am, Mike Irwin rivendellbrownbom...@gmail.com wrote: Mummy bag + Tarp. Another option would be a bivy. I've got a Mountainsmith solo bivy that I use as a backup, in the event that I need to stake out a spot on a day hike that I've somehow under- estimated. I've been a big fan of ultra-light backpacking and I try to keep my packs sub-30lbs. That doesn't leave a lot of room for error, but I've also realized that I tend to overpack. However, I'd leave the Maxim mag in there out of pure necessity. Can't leave the reading materials out of the picture. :) On Apr 24, 8:01 am, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: I'm jealous. Would take until late June (at least) before could pack that light of clothing for a trip. As an aside- have also been looking for a smaller/lighter tent, but hard to decide on something. Especially one that would fit the Rivendell sold sleeping bag easily. (Mine is either a non-mummy or very minimal mummy version.) Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Apr 24, 7:46 am, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote: Personally, I'd leave the dog home, and spring for a lighter tent. michael On Apr 24, 1:24 am, manueljohnacosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: Pictures proved that I packed :http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157626439125925/ On Apr 23, 10:21 pm, manueljohnacosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: As I get ready to pack for my third bike tour. I start doing my traditional pre-bike tour rituals. I shave my mustache. (Something I'm not quite fond of doing. Because it makes me look younger than I really I am.) I lay out all my gear and take a picture. ( Because if you don't take a picture of it. It never really happened) Then I upload the picture. ( Because I'm vain.) As I look at my previous pre-bike tour pictures I see the evolution of gear as the time goes by. Starting from not knowing what to pack, to packing too much and then not really caring what to pack. Not having a scale but being a darn good guess-a-mater I'm putting the weight between twenty to a hundred pounds.(Remember I'm a PE teacher not a math teacher.) Curious whats the average weight for packing for a nice tour? -Manny- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Bike Tour Stuff.
As I get ready to pack for my third bike tour. I start doing my traditional pre-bike tour rituals. I shave my mustache. (Something I'm not quite fond of doing. Because it makes me look younger than I really I am.) I lay out all my gear and take a picture. ( Because if you don't take a picture of it. It never really happened) Then I upload the picture. ( Because I'm vain.) As I look at my previous pre-bike tour pictures I see the evolution of gear as the time goes by. Starting from not knowing what to pack, to packing too much and then not really caring what to pack. Not having a scale but being a darn good guess-a-mater I'm putting the weight between twenty to a hundred pounds.(Remember I'm a PE teacher not a math teacher.) Curious whats the average weight for packing for a nice tour? -Manny -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Bike Tour Stuff.
Pictures proved that I packed : http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157626439125925/ On Apr 23, 10:21 pm, manueljohnacosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: As I get ready to pack for my third bike tour. I start doing my traditional pre-bike tour rituals. I shave my mustache. (Something I'm not quite fond of doing. Because it makes me look younger than I really I am.) I lay out all my gear and take a picture. ( Because if you don't take a picture of it. It never really happened) Then I upload the picture. ( Because I'm vain.) As I look at my previous pre-bike tour pictures I see the evolution of gear as the time goes by. Starting from not knowing what to pack, to packing too much and then not really caring what to pack. Not having a scale but being a darn good guess-a-mater I'm putting the weight between twenty to a hundred pounds.(Remember I'm a PE teacher not a math teacher.) Curious whats the average weight for packing for a nice tour? -Manny -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Mini bike tour around the Bay Area.
Thanks everyone for the suggestions! @Anne We we're planning to take the Planet of the Apes road which is just Old San Perdo Mountain Road. I haven't done the ride myself. But I hear great things about the view. I've done this tour before, so it should be interesting revisiting places I've been two year before. On Apr 22, 9:47 am, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: on 4/21/11 7:42 PM, manueljohnacosta at manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: Taking my Venturing Crew on their first bike tour! The general route. Planning to camp Having done this tour before I'm excited to share this experience with my students. Any suggestions on stops for places to eat or see? General route Day One (4/24) Begins: San Jose Ends: Hawk Camp, 591 Tennessee Valley Rd, Mill Valley, Ca 94941 If you are coming up through SF to get to Hawk Camp, you probably want to stop at Mollie Stone's market on Harbor Bridgeway to load up on supplies. There's not a lot of services once you head out on Tennesee Valley Road. There is a fruit/veggie stand just at the intersection of TVR and Hwy 1 (Shoreline). There is also a market just beyond TVR at Tam Junction. Pit toilets at the parking lot - I forget the specific amenities at the campsite. It can be pretty cool in that valley - fog is the norm this time of year and you are fairly close to the coast. Downtown Mill Valley is a few miles up Miller Ave. Good coffee and snacks in town. On Bridgeway, there's Fish at the harbor end of Harbor Ave, which has a take out and eat counter service. Not cheap, but not bad. Ditto with Cibo on Bridgeway in Sausalito, which has tables outside - nice if the sun is out. Avatar's Punjabi burritos in downtown Mill Valley will fill you up with stunningly good food. Sounds like a fine adventure. Ride safe and have fun! - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Current Classics Bicycle Photo Gallery -http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc Cross Bike Photo Gallery -http://www.cyclofiend.com/cx Single Speed Garage Photo Gallery -http://www.cyclofiend.com/ssg Working Bikes Practical Hardware -http://www.cyclofiend.com/working Work Shops of the iBob's -http://www.cyclofiend.com/shop Gallery updates now appear here -http://cyclofiend.blogspot.com Send In Your Photos! - Here's how:http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines That which is overdesigned, too highly specific, anticipates outcome; the anticipation of outcome guarantees, if not failure, the absence of grace. William Gibson - All Tomorrow's Parties -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Mini bike tour around the Bay Area.
Taking my Venturing Crew on their first bike tour! The general route. Planning to camp Having done this tour before I'm excited to share this experience with my students. Any suggestions on stops for places to eat or see? General route Day One (4/24) Begins: San Jose Ends: Hawk Camp, 591 Tennessee Valley Rd, Mill Valley, Ca 94941 Day Two (4/25) Begins: Hawk Camp, 591 Tennessee Valley Rd, Mill Valley, Ca 94941 Ends: Half Moon Bay State Beach, 95 Kelly Ave, Half Moon Bay, CA Day Three (4/26) Begins: Half Moon Bay State Beach, 95 Kelly Ave, Half Moon Bay, CA Ends: San Jose -Manny -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Venturing Crew Monument Peak to Mission Peak Ride!
For those that don't know I mentor a co-ed Boy Scout Troop at the school that I work called Venturing Crew #999. One of my greatest perks in my life is the ability to share both my love for biking and my love of teaching in one rolled up bunch. Last Friday crew #999 conquered two mountains by bike in anticipation for their trip around the Bay Area. Last Friday right after school five ambitious venturers try to climb Monument Peak. Climbing up Monument Peak proved much more than any of us could handle. The 3 miles in 2000 feet of elevation seemed easier on paper. All the hard work and sweat couldn't damper the views of the sun setting on the climb up. We finally get up to Mission Peak and we were greeted with the amazing views of the city lights. The amazing lights was on par with the screaming decent down with only the moon lighting the road ahead of us. The decent down was on par with the after ride food, which consisted only the healthiest food, microwave chicken pot pie, chicken noodle soup and left over ice cream cake! It's great having to share these experience with my students. Seeing them push themselves to their limits and realize that like biking, life has it's ups and downs. Everyone has to pay their dues, but you can always look forward to the decent down. (Even if you can't see the road ahead of you!) Two sets of pictures proved it happen: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157626513325670/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157626514040100/ - Manny I'm pretty sure it levels out... Acosta P.S. Biked to the shop with the lady friend yesterday. Camera dueling, slingshot making, earthquake dips. You know bike stuff. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157626520251740/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New Bleriot Owner; intro and some thoughts
Welcome to the bunch! As another budget Bleriot owner, I commend you on your find. We are a rare and interesting breed us riot riders. All other Bleriot owners I've know share the same story. Second owners or third owners from the original buyers. All coming from some road background.Lucky to even own a Rivendell bike. I can't fantom my bike without Mr. Mustache, I feel that the decals for the Bleriot in particular are by far one of my favorite from Rivendell. Be sure to join the flickr group and add yours to the group. Congrats again -Manny http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/bleriot/index.html http://www.flickr.com/groups/bleriot/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Downhill Leg
Biking is good, and even though we all find a myriad of ways to slice and dice, dissect and intellectualize it, the act of riding seems to always pay back such glorious dividends. Good stuff Jim. Going to quote you on that. -Manny On Apr 16, 9:39 am, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: Been doing the 30 Days of Biking challenge this month (30daysofbiking.com), and the miles have been exclusively Rivendell so far - split between the Hilsen and Quickbeam. Since yesterday's ride was 15 for 15, today's ride means there is now fewer than before. This act appealed to me for its simplicity - no logs to fill out, no big specific mileage commitment - just the idea that for the 30 days of April, I'd ride some distance every day, even if it was just around the block. Last month, like a lot of folks in this region, I got crushed by a nasty flu that had me off the bike for three weeks and pretty weak for a couple more. It got me thinking a bit, making me realize how easy it can be sometimes to take for granted the wonderous act of spinning a pedal, even if it's a wind-assisted roll at a lazy pace. Sometimes I've raced, sometimes I've aimed for a long distance number, sometimes I've loafed along and enjoyed the sun, hunkered down and cursed the wind or just tried to hang on until momentum rejoined me. But, they all now are memories which I appreciate and even relish. Biking is good, and even though we all find a myriad of ways to slice and dice, dissect and intellectualize it, the act of riding seems to always pay back such glorious dividends. Gonna have to roll out short today - ended up with a chunk more on the weekend task list than I'd planned, but the hum of the tires and the action of the legs will sustain me after I've returned. And a big thanks to Harry H, whose post reminded me to do this. - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Could you take a moment to vote for me? I am entered in a audiobook contest which is initially determined by public voting - if you could go here - http://tinyurl.com/vote-jimedgar register on the Bookperk site and vote for my read -http://tinyurl.com/vote-jimedgar- I'd really appreciate it. You can vote one time each day until early May. Vote early, vote often! Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Cupcake Failure Ride.
Another brief sunny day in the Bay Area and what better way to enjoy it then to get a wheel rebuild! To bad I lack the parts and the knowledge to relacing a rear wheel. So I had two options; grab the parts I needed and get the wheel rebuilt at a local bike shop or go the RBW headquarters and have Rich work his magic. I figured it would be a better use of my time to ride to Rivendell with the lady friend. Kill two birds with one stone! Since my bike was required to stay I needed a back-up plan so I brought my skateboard along for the ride. My lady friend is some what of a cupcake connoisseur so she wanted to bike from the closest cupcake place to Rivendell. While she got her cupcakes I got to visit one of my favorite places in the Bay Area. While I was there I got to sneak a peak at the Blue-grayish Hillborne that is up for auction, very beautiful color by the way. Also snagged some pictures of a double-top tube Soma San Marcos. It was a bitter sweet visit because I had to leave my beloved Bleirot at the shop. They say necessity is the mother of all invention, I say it's true. Since I had to ride back on my skateboard I had to convert my Sackville bag into a backpack! Riding seven miles on a bike seems easy to some but skateboarding those seven miles back can be exhausting. All in all a great ride until the end when taking the cupcakes out of her basket she drops the box, leaving only a mess of frosting and cake. Cupcake failures still make it a memorable experience. At least I got what I wanted. Pictures proved it happen: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157626205872340/ -Manny It's still good Acosta -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: FS: Bags, TA Crank Set with RIngs, TA Bottom Bracket
Do you have pictures of the handlebar bag? On Mar 5, 9:36 pm, boomer phil...@gmail.com wrote: Cleaning out the garage. Before I eBay these, I thought I'd put them up here. Anyone getting ready for spring and long bike rides? PM for pics. 1) Baggins Banana Seat Bag $65 If you're here, you know about these bags. Lots of beausage on this one. 2) Acorn Med Seat Bag in tan. Great condition $75 Great condition. Near new. This one is actually between a medium and large. It holds a lot. 3) Acorn Small Handle Bar Bag in Black. $70 I don’t see this one offered on their website anymore. I never did use this one. This could also work as a saddle bag if you have the proper loops on your saddle. 4) TA Cyclotouriste Crank set with 46/30 chainrings TA pedal washers. 175 mm crank arm length. $175. Fits standard threaded pedals. Beautiful, classic design. VO is kinda making new versions of these. These are no longer made and difficult to find. This was purchased about a year ago from old, new stock. They have been used for about 100 miles and show some chain shift scratches on the inside of the larger chain ring. Otherwise, they still shine. No wear on the teeth can be seen. I swapped this out for a triple, so I no longer need this set. 5) TA Axix steel BB, Italian thread, 116 mm width. Only 100 miles use. It was used for the above mentioned crank set. $50 Shipping to lower 48 US states is included. Open to offers, if I'm asking too much for some of this. Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Fwd: YouTube - DBC 200K 3-5-11
awesome video! On Mar 5, 8:24 pm, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Video from today's 200K Davis Bike Club brevet, which I rode on my heavy and somewhat slow Pachley Guvnon (Riv content: lugged steel, leather saddle, wool jersey). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEXES47ADjY Enjoy! --Eric campyonly...@me.comwww.campyonly.comwww.wheelsnorth.org -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Nice end of the ride surprise!
Great looking day. Did a nice out and back to Coyote Hills. First time riding with my linebacker friend. 310 pounds and a monster on the flats. Weird thing that happen near the end of the ride my rear tire explodes. Thinking it was just a random flat I change it and find that the inside of one of the rims is taco'd. I have no idea how this happened. Finished the ride with the rear brake disengaged. But still my mind is boggled. Any one have any ideas? Pictures proved it happened: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157626163866220/ -Manny POP! Acosta -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Every bike has a story.
Great Story! On Feb 26, 9:33 pm, J L subfas...@gmail.com wrote: I think every bike has a story and a Rivendell has a special quality that not many other bicycles have: they take on the character of their owners. Really, it is like the bicycles develop a life of their own after a while. Here is a brief story, followed by photos, of one of my Rivendells: a 1996 road standard. My hope is that this post will inspire others to detail their setups and bicycle back stories. I bought the bike as a Frame/Fork plus extras a few years ago. It was disappointing at first to find out that this model, which uses 49mm brake reach, does not allow a true 28mm tire plus fender to fit. What seemed like a set back ended up being a large influence on the build of the bicycle. Initially I used a wheel set made up of Chris King hubs built with bladed spokes along with a Ritchey compact double crankset and other assorted parts. The gearing was too low on the 110bcd cranks and the hubs were too loud. I knew I needed to change things up. After looking around a bit and scouring my parts bin I came across the Dura Ace parts that are on the bicycle now. I had 9 speed Dura Ace brake/shifters on for a while but found that they fail too easily and are expensive to replace. I went back to friction shifting with the help of some Suntour Sprint DT shifters. Finally everything was cohesive on the bicycle and it felt more stable, fast, and fun than ever. Here is the current set up, because I know we all like the tiny details. I expect it will stay this way for a while: 1996 Road Standard, stock blue color 54cm Headset - Shimano 600 Stem - Nitto Pearl 10cm Bars - Nitto Noodle 44cm Brake levers - Shimano 105 Shifters - Suntour Sprint DT Brakes -Dura Ace 7700 -kool stop pads on front Cranks -Dura Ace 7700 -170mm Chainrings - Sugino 48t, Dura Ace 39t Pedals - dual sided SPD Wheels - 28h Dura ace 7700 to Mavic CXP-30 rims Front Derailer - Dura Ace 7800 Rear Derailer - Dura Ace 7700 triple Cassette - 9 speed 11-32 Seat post - I don't remember. Seat - Cheap flexy sport seat Seat bag - Timbuk2 Pump - Zefal frame pump Tires - Panaracer Pasela TG 700x28c Bottle Cage - Stainless King Kage http://tinyurl.com/5ss44eh- Photoset Jason -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Rainy Mt.Diablo
After missing the AID's training ride due to BART delays, Will and I decided that the snow at the top of Mt.Diablo was calling. We decided to do our own training ride to make snow men at the top. Climbing was typical. Hard. With a mixture of rain, snow, ice and hail. Getting to the ranger station our dreams of snowmen and our names written in the snow was shattered when the road was closed due to ice on the road. Also got to stop by the shop to pick up a few things, took pictures of a Simpleone with a VO saddle. Nice fancy day. Pictures proved that it happened: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157625966021279/ -Manny Rain is fun, hail is interesting, thunder is scary. Acosta -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Beautiful Contrasted PIctures on the RBW website.
Always lovely to see new pictures on the site. These pictures in particular would make great posters... Hint hint hint... -Manny ...worth a thousand words. Acosta -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: My Roadeo on the Velo Cult blog
Great shop got to visit it when I on my tour down there. When I told them that I was touring down with my bike they offered me a beer. Cool bunch of guys. On Jan 25, 7:25 pm, dpco dpco...@gmail.com wrote: One question: Why the comment, VO free zone? On Jan 25, 4:29 pm, XO-1.org Rough Riders adventureco...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, William. Those are Velo-Orange Grand Cru brakes on my Roadeo, but I'm in the process of making all my bikes VO-free Zones, so Velo Cult is ordering me some Paul's Racer M's (center-mount since I don't have the braze-ons) to run instead. Those will go on the bike along with the new Classic Silver bars, stem, and post by Ritchey in the next week or two. I also sent off a twin of the Dura Ace 7800 cranks to Tom Davis atwww.perfectperforations.comtohave them polished up nice and silver. So the whole shiny silver treatment, and final set- up of the bike will be done soon. Once it is, I'll post a slideshow of all the images. It's a great bike, to be sure! I'm planning to wear my Woolistic Velo Cult jersey at my 300km this Saturday, unless it's predicted to be well into the 80s, in which case I will wear a Rough Riders: Any Bike, Anywhere jersey with a thin Ibex wool base layer. I hope to see some other Rivendell riders out there. - Chris Kostman La Jolla, CAhttp://www.XO-1.org On Jan 25, 4:24 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Looks great, Chris. I saw a guy rocking a RoughRiders Anybike Anywhere jersey at the SFR Lighthouse 200k this weekend. He rode a fixie. Nice guy. Oldtimer with a great grey beard. What brake calipers are you running on your Roadeo? On Jan 25, 4:05 pm, XO-1.org Rough Riders adventureco...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks to Sky, Tom, Anthony, and the rest of the Velo Cult team for their amazing service as San Diego County's premier bike shop which caters to everybody except the mainstream - which means we fit right in! Today they have featured two of my Rough Riding bikes, and their recent work on them, on their blog: http://www.velocult.com/blog/post/raleigh_competition_rivendell_roadeo Click on over to their always fascinating blog which is always VERY well illustrated with incredible photography. Today their blog features my 1983 Raleigh Competition, which Tom outfitted with a 3- Speed Fixed Wheel set-up, and my 2010 Rivendell Roadeo, on which Sky installed hammer Honjo fenders and Challenge Paris-Roubaix 700x29 tyres. They do superb work and are great people. And don't my bikes look as awesome as they ride??? (I'll be riding that Roadeo in a 300km brevet this Saturday, from Moorpark to Santa Barbara and back.) Velo Cult is located in the South Park area of San Diego, just a bit south of University Avenue and west of the 805, in a really neat neighborhood with a great restaurant next door (Whistle Stop Bar) and a classic coffee shop (Rebecca's) on the corner. Velo Cult often show films or have other social events at their shop in the evenings,. They are a driving force behind the San Diego Tweed Ride and they also created the San Diego Bike Commuter online forum and the SDBikeCommuter.com Discount Program through which local merchants give discounts to customers who arrive by bicycle. Related links:http://www.sdbikecommuter.com/ andhttp://www.sdbikecommuter.com/find_businesses/ - Chris Kostman La Jolla, CAhttp://www.XO-1.orghttp://www.adventurecorps.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: tweed knit sweaters are coming back!
I want a cardigan. Teachers should all have cardigans! with leather elbow pads! On Jan 18, 6:31 pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: Yay! from the knothole: Many of you know about the old Tweed knit sweater-things, and will be happy to know that we'll have these in again. Some changes, bound to disappoint anybody who likes a thing more when it's no longer available, but from the standpoint of view from where I sit, the changes will be improvements. Probably a pullover, definitely the cardigan, and a vest-again, for now. I'm thrilled. I bought one from Chris's Garage sale and I love it. I want another one and I want a cardigan. Grant, if you're reading this: when can I preorder one? -sv -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: The Phoenix? (Hunqafied Hillborne, actually)
Thanks for the story! Glad to see you on the saddle. The bike looks great btw. On Jan 17, 9:02 pm, JimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote: That's a beaut. Nice riding conditions too. -JimD On Jan 17, 2011, at 8:49 PM Jan 17, 2011, James Warren wrote: On January 17 of 2010, I had a slight misfortune, but in the end, was very lucky. I was hit by a car while riding and got a concussion, several broken ribs, and some bruised nerves. I was taken in an ambulance due to losing consciousness, but my injuries were the kind that could heal on their own. A week or so after the accident, I got some nice words and a bit of advice from some people on this list, and I am thankful for that. It was a bad experience the day it happened, but afterwards, I learned a lot and gained appreciation for the good things in my life. This list is one of those things. About 11 months ago, I began a process of replacing the bike that was in the accident, my green Quickbeam with a working front derailleur (see it in RR#36). The replacement frame was going to be an orange Quickbeam, but since I was so set on finding a way to add even more gears via an internal hub in the buildup process, I finally realized that the replacement frame needed to be a Hillborne for this bike’s purposes. Patrick Moore, I was asking this list for advice a few months ago about adding rear gears to the Quickbeam, and your advice which was, “Why not use one of the frame models that is made for gears?” , helped to set me straight. So, at the risk of overdramatizing the accident, below is the phoenix that rose from the ashes. My Hunqafied Hillborne with sidepulls. It has the low gears that I would usually miss on my QB: http://www.flickr.com/photos/46035786@N07/sets/72157625850005210/ Favorite features: Gearing is the best: 24-36-46 Sugino with Shimano 12-36 rear. Bruce Gordon Rock and Road 700x40 tires. Tread makes them good for pavement and dirt. Bullmoose Bars with Ergon Grips Paul Mounts with 9 speed Shimano indexed Silver sidepulls. I’ve always liked these. Really like them with mountain levers Mini-rack mounts available and use of mini in front and full rack in the rear. I LOVE this bike. And I’ve owned a few nice bikes. This one snuck up on all the rest and has caused them to sit idle. I finished setting up this Hillborne on Tuesday January 4th, and I’ve only ridden this bike since. Since setting it up, I have ridden it to work every day. Tomorrow should be 10 days consecutive, and I see no reason why this week won’t bring the steak to 13. I also plan to ride this bike in San Diego in February with the group. I used to think a drop bar road bike set up with Jack Browns for country riding was the perfect bike, but this Hillhunqer is causing me to question that. It's also neat how it just sort of happened. The assembly was extremely fast once I saw it in my head. The build wasn't what I had originally planned, but I think reading this list influenced my instincts, and it just sort of came to me without feeling like I planned it. The bike rides really nice. It's really stable, and I feel comfortable. The big tires are the best. I probably ride it slower than I do the road country bikes, but if that is true, I like it, because it feels like I am savoring the bike. I get up looking forward to riding it. Thanks for reading. -Jim W. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners- bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en . -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: cycling panda.
Jim, A basket in front is a lifesaver in dire times. Once you put it on you won't regret it. My father works construction part time and I'm usually the tool boy to get things. Since Home Depot is only a few miles away from my house I figured I could save some time and money if I just get the tools or parts while biking. One word of caution don't try biking with sheetrock in one hand... At the beginning of last year I needed a basket for a quick run to do some errands. The basket in the front was only suppose to be temporary and the zip-ties where only suppose to be on for a day. It's now been one year. I'll get to the black zip-ties soon enough...maybe next year. -Manny On Jan 16, 9:35 am, JimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote: Manny, Now you've gone and done it. I've been pondering putting a basket on my Saluki and this set has convinced me. Oh, what were you doing hauling a chainsaw around? One final note: As I seem to recall, the arbiters of properness/ correctness proclaimed that zip ties might be ok for basket installation but don't they really need to be black? Cheers, JimD On Jan 15, 2011, at 11:00 PM Jan 15, 2011, manueljohnacosta wrote: 2 years. Same picture. Different story every time. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157625833740246/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners- bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en . -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Sunny Saturday SoCal ride
Cool story Dav glad you got in a great ride. On Jan 15, 4:08 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: I have only been on one ride over 20 miles in the last two months , and with the impending San Diego ride coming up fast, decided it was about time to put some miles on. I have a wonderful 40 mile loop (March Riv ride anyone???) with a bunch of climbing, so decided to do that. GREAT weather, started out at 58F, and went to 75F by the time I was finished up four hours later. I had tail winds blowing me along at 25mph for one stretch which was great! Toward the end I detoured onto a local trail (Carraige trail for any of you folks that have rode out here before) and found that most of it was covered in silt and debris and a big chunk of it was pretty much gone! The trail has been there for over 100 years, so this was definitely a century storm. About a two miles out from home, there was a cyclist sitting by his bike staring at the back tire which was quite flat. Asked if he needed help and he jumped up saying Yes! A couple other cyclists had already passed him. He had a CO2 cartridge but no head unit for it. They're not too much good without one it seems. I pumped up his tire while extolling the virtues of tire pumps. May have made a convert, who knows :-) So great weather, great riding, great bike, great tailwind, viewed storm damage, advocated for bike pumps. A pretty good day! Pics here:http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/archives/date-taken/2011/01... -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would probably benefit more from improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Rambouillet pic and description
Great bikes awesome bag! On Jan 16, 6:53 am, Jay LePree lep...@optonline.net wrote: Hi all: My Rambouillet is on the Current Classics website. The description has some measurements and information that may be useful. http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2010/cc813-jasonlepree110.html Here is a Carrera as well. http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2010/cc814-jasonlepree110.html Thanks to Jim for the website. I learned a lot about component choices by looking at the pictures and reading the descriptions. Regards, Jay Demarest, NJ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] cycling panda.
2 years. Same picture. Different story every time. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157625833740246/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Hammer strike bell question
As far as i know it's not removable. But I suggest the hammer over the spring tho. Over the course of bumpy rides the spring can get annoying. On Jan 9, 4:30 pm, Doug Van Cleve dvancl...@gmail.com wrote: Howdy folks. Can the RBW hammer strike bell be removed from the bar clamp? The catalog makes it sound like it cannot, but the very similar bell that Velo Orange sells can be mounted on a spacer. I would rather get the bell from RBW, all things being equal, but I want to spacer mount it. Anybody know for sure? Thanks, Doug -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: What Makes the Rivendell
Pictures prove happiness: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157623539066043/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157624437991369/ The stories go on. These bikes may just be bikes. But they are Rivendell Bikes. Which make them something more. -Manny On Jan 9, 8:39 pm, Kelly Sleeper tkslee...@gmail.com wrote: Well this is the Riv Owners Group what better place to be snarky? I say Snark on.. we aren't that thin skinned. Kelly Fai Mao wrote: I struggled to post on this thread. But I can't say what I want to say without it sounding snarky towards people that ride other types of bikes and I don't mean to denigrate them. So I'll just say: I wish Douglas Brooks would post here. I miss him from the old I-Bob list On Mon, Jan 10, 2011 at 1:42 AM, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.netwrote: on 1/9/11 8:37 AM, JimD at rasterd...@comcast.net wrote: I like looking at the 'staff bikes' on the Riv site. Grant's bikes have a fair number of 'things' on em. Mark Abele's bikes tend to be spare. There's no one way. We do and ride what we like and what works. From Tips for Happy Riding - the version which I'd scanned from a 2006 catalog: If you buy a stock bike, do something to it that makes it the only one exactly like it in the world. http://cyclofiend.com/rbw/happyriding.html -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries -http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Gallery updates now appear here -http://cyclofiend.blogspot.com I had to ride slow because I was taking my guerrilla route, the one I follow when I assume that everyone in a car is out to get me. -- Neal Stephenson, Zodiac -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2Bunsubscrib e...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Fai Mao The Blogger who sometimes responds to comments -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Winter Ride to Rivendell.
Riding to the Rivendell HQ only gets better when the leafs are falling and the my lady friend is leading the way. Riding for some early holiday gifts for myself. Not much pictures of the shop because I got caught up talking to Grant about Pranayamas, yoga breathing exercises. You'll be surprised on how much just breathing can help increased just daily exercises. After doing some earthquake dips, we were on the road. Another great time at the shop. Happy Holidays to great folks at Rivendell. Happy rides to everyone on the forum, spend time with your family whenever possible. Pictures proved that it happen: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157625587293814/ -Manny The leafs are falling! Acosta PS: One of my tricky picture of Mark after the Rivendell-garage sale ended up on the Rivendell Website. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: South SF Bay Riv ride?
I'm more than willing. Just give me a time and place. I'll bring my camera. -Manny On Nov 14, 12:07 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: These little regional get togethers are great. Doug and I were talking about it yesterday. It's strangely hard to find people locally (clubs and such) that enjoy mixed road riding. Everything seems to be compartmentalized in road/mountain/touring. Now I like all those too, don't get me wrong, but these RBW Group meet-ups gets people together that enjoy all of the above at one time! Seems like the Bay Area should have enough folks for a critical mass! On Sun, Nov 14, 2010 at 9:15 AM, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.comwrote: These local Riv rides make me long for one where I live, the South San Francisco Bay area. Any interest? Manny? -- -- Anne Paulson My hovercraft is full of eels -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2Bunsubscrib e...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would probably benefit more from improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Any Tandems?
Thanks for all the advice! Great thing about this whole experience is that my girlfriend actually wouldn't mind buying a tandem with me. So this might be in the near future if we can find a used tandem our size or if Rivendell puts up plans on making a tandem. Ultimately our goal is to go on a bike tour together so plans on getting a tandem that not only has rack braze ons but also is portable led me to this nifty tandem folder from Bike Friday. http://community.bikefriday.com/twosday?styleId=0 Does any one have any experience with this tandem? Also as a added bonus here was pictures of said ride. Our previous experiences riding together ended up with us being very disconnected because our different riding styles. I was either too bored of the pace that we were going or the route would be too hard for her. Previous attempts of riding together ended up in disaster when we both fell trying to ride while holding hands ( We thought it was a good idea at the time). So knowing that cycling was something we both enjoyed but was hard to compromise we decided to rent a tandem. So off we went to the city to rent a tandem bike from Blazing Saddles. Their service was outstanding even if it seemed a little corny. Explaining us the route and safety concerns like we weren't from there already. The first few minutes of riding was shaking but once we got a hang of it we started to have some fun. Our riding and our communication seemed more in-sync and we both got to enjoy the beauty of riding together. She enjoyed it so much that she wanted to try renting out another one again. Pictures proved that it happen. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157625363002708/ Manny On Nov 11, 10:54 am, erik jensen bicyclen...@gmail.com wrote: perfect. On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 11:34 PM, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.netwrote: Remember, where ever your relationship is going, a tandem will get it there faster... ;^) - Jim -- oakland, ca bikenoir.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Any Tandems?
I leave it to the wisdom of the group. My girlfriend and I just recently test rode a tandem. We had a great time and found that riding a tandem works for both of our different riding styles. Wondering if any had any suggestions on tandem bikes we could take a look at? Thanks -Manny -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Riding backwards.
http://www.youtube.com/user/RivBikeWorks#p/a/u/1/Wml2dlvaZzM From the great folks at rivendell -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Post-Thanksgiving Ride
Sounds goods let see if it fits my schedule. On Nov 3, 7:04 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Sounds fantastic, Eric! On Wed, Nov 3, 2010 at 5:17 PM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: If anyone on this list is interested in joining a small group of riders for a ride on the day after Thanksgiving, please email me off-list. We'll be riding from Davis to San Francisco via Napa, Petaluma, Marin County and Sausalito, then riding BART and Amtrak back to Davis. Or route last year was 135 miles. Plan on bring gone all day. --Eric N -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2Bunsubscrib e...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would probably benefit more from improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Biketoberfest Tomorrow
Anyone heading out over there? Planning on riding from Embarcadero over the bridge into Marin. Link for anyone thats interested http://www.biketoberfestmarin.com/ -Manny -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Headlands Ride Report 10.11.10
Thanks for the ride report Lee. I really like your set up been thinking of making a bike with the same handlebar/brake combo set up. Hows it ride for you? Any advantage or disadvantages over having drop bars? -Manny On Oct 13, 11:08 am, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Anne. I'm no great bike handler, but here is what I ride. The Quickbeam is a 650B conversion. So far, I've used the 32mm Nifty Swiftys with the lightly-treaded checkerboard pattern. I had trouble with them in terms of traction on some steep upward pitches. I had them at about 50-55 last time I rode these trails. I've used Col de la Vies on a few different bikes in the Headlands and these worked very well. They measure out to about 35.555etc. mm and have good, deep oval-shaped treads. Normally, I run them at 60-65 psi on my commute. On the trails, I set them to about 55-60. Less would probably help both with traction and to provide float on the deeper, sandy stuff. Speaking of deep, sandy stuff, that is the main issue I have with trail riding. On climbs, I can spin out when I hit such a patch, particularly on the one speed. So, I try to pick a decent line and hunker my butt down on the back edge of the saddle when cranking through it, as recommended to me on my last mixed terrain ride report. On descents, I get a little leary of the slip-and-slide action as I pass through the wash. So again, I try to pick a decent line, dampen my speed some before hitting the patch. Then, let loose the brakes and try to keep my line as straight as possible as I forge my way through the deep stuff. Overall, though, I'm a pretty slow descender on trails. Again, I'm a newb to this type of riding and I'm sure there are a lot of smart techniques out there that folks have developed, if anyone wants to chime in here. My Col de la Vies have given out, so I'm thinking about the new Soma 650B tires, which are ~38mm equivalents of your Paselas (at least superficially). I'm interested in seeing how they do on those trails. Plus, they are a little bit lighter than the Col de la Vies. I know, I know, it's all about the engine. But this engine welcomes any help it can get! Best, Lee On Oct 13, 9:55 am, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote: Sounds fantastic. What tires do you find necessary for adventures like that? What tires would you recommend for someone who's not a great bike handler? What pressure did you run your tires at? I like riding my Atlantis (32 mm Panaracer Paselas) on dirt fire roads, but lately, at the end of the summer, I've been chickening out and walking more, as the fire roads in the South Bay (and presumably in Marin as well) are covered with gravel and dust. On Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 9:50 AM, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote: Morning, all. I was able to wheel out the Quickbeam for a weekend ride for the first time in more than a month. It took me out into the Marin Headlands to explore the wonderful set of trails inscribed there along the southern three ridges. Despite being underpowered and therefore, a bit undergeared, it was a wonderful afternoon. Trails, hills, beaches, and an ocean, with only minimal interruptions by three other cyclists, two runners, and a handful of hikers--all just 10 miles or so from my urban-crushed doorstep. -- -- Anne Paulson My hovercraft is full of eels -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Coyote Creek Classic
Last Saturday the Venturing Crew participated in the 18th annual Coyote Classic. They got to choose between an 50, 25, 12 mile bike ride. Most of our venturers choose the 50 or 25 mile bike ride. Before the trip we had two training ride one which end with rain. Most of the training ride were quick rides to Alum Rock and back. That Saturday we started early in the day with beautiful weather! The 25 milers rode on the Coyote Creek Trail which runs parallel with 101, shaded and was relatively flat. The 50 milers took a hard route and had only one bike related issue early during the ride. The unexpected happened and one of the student's rear jockey wheel fell off. Lucky they found all the parts that they needed and finished the ride. Everyone made it back with smiles, a better understanding of how hard they can push themselves and how good a hamburger can taste after 50 miles of bike riding . Looking forward tomaking this trip a staple for next year. -Manny The only hard part of the ride was the toilet Acosta Pictures proved that it happened: Training ride pictures number uno: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157625063824324/ Training ride pictures number dos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157625112202286/ Coyote Creek Ride pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157625134135062/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Coyote Creek Classic
The Venturing Crew is a co-ed boy scout troop for teenagers between the ages of 14 and 21. Great group of kids that I work with. On Oct 11, 3:27 pm, cyclotour...@gmail.com cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Sheesh, I think I just faved half your photos. So what's the Venturing Crew? On Oct 11, 12:28 pm, manueljohnacosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: Last Saturday the Venturing Crew participated in the 18th annual Coyote Classic. They got to choose between an 50, 25, 12 mile bike ride. Most of our venturers choose the 50 or 25 mile bike ride. Before the trip we had two training ride one which end with rain. Most of the training ride were quick rides to Alum Rock and back. That Saturday we started early in the day with beautiful weather! The 25 milers rode on the Coyote Creek Trail which runs parallel with 101, shaded and was relatively flat. The 50 milers took a hard route and had only one bike related issue early during the ride. The unexpected happened and one of the student's rear jockey wheel fell off. Lucky they found all the parts that they needed and finished the ride. Everyone made it back with smiles, a better understanding of how hard they can push themselves and how good a hamburger can taste after 50 miles of bike riding . Looking forward tomaking this trip a staple for next year. -Manny The only hard part of the ride was the toilet Acosta Pictures proved that it happened: Training ride pictures number uno:http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157625063824324/ Training ride pictures number dos:http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157625112202286/ Coyote Creek Ride pictures:http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157625134135062/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Garage Sale - Nigel Smythe Country Bag repair / upgrade
Great fix! need to try this i bought 2 bags that I want to fix On Oct 3, 8:29 pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Oct 3, 2010 at 8:33 PM, Reed Kennedy r...@notfine.com wrote: One of the more wonderful items available at yesterday's Rivendell garage sale were Nigel Smythe Country Bags. Apparently the first run of these bags had the saddle rail straps and support dowel quite far back, on the flap of the bag rather than the enclosed body. As a result of this, the bag hangs slightly oddly, especially when loaded: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gzahnd/249889284/ (Not my bag or my photo, credit to Gino.) The fine folks at Rivendell decided this was unacceptable and declined to release the bags to the public. The official solution was to comission a second run of bags with the dowel and saddle straps moved forward, off the flap. Yesterday at the garage sale folks were given the opportunity to purchase the original, slightly flawed bags for only $30. Many were available, and I think nearly every person there left with one. Most of the folks I spoke to were entirely untroubled by the way the bags hang, and planned to simply use them. This was originally my intention as well, but on the way home I remembered that I own some leatherworking supplies. So I decided to see what I could do. In the end, I decided to sew the flap down an extra inch so that the dowl-and-seat-strap portion would be fully supported: http://notfine.com/pics/nigel_smythe_country_bag_upgrade/2-in_progres... It worked pretty well! http://notfine.com/pics/nigel_smythe_country_bag_upgrade/3-after.JPG (Compare to Gino's picture above.) Unless you look very closely, you can hardly tell the bag has been modified: http://notfine.com/pics/nigel_smythe_country_bag_upgrade/4-close-up-o... http://notfine.com/pics/nigel_smythe_country_bag_upgrade/5-close-up-t... The only downside that I can see is that the opening is now slightly smaller: http://notfine.com/pics/nigel_smythe_country_bag_upgrade/6-smaller-op... However, given where it sits relative to my saddle I don't think it could open much more anyway while on the bike: http://notfine.com/pics/nigel_smythe_country_bag_upgrade/7-smaller-op... All in all, I'm very happy with this bag and with my modification. Thanks to the wonderful folks at Rivendell for the generous deals on such lovely objects, and also for a idyllic ride. Cheers, Reed Wow, well done - that's a fantastic and beautiful fix. The bag looks great. -sv -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Rivendell Flag?
Check with the store they have just a few left... I got one to hang in my classroom. On Aug 29, 1:52 pm, SFF jgre...@earthlink.net wrote: Ha! Well nevermind then! On Aug 29, 2:59 pm, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote: Riv had 'em made a while back, and couldn't sell 'em for some odd reason. (All time worst seller as I recall) Two sizes. I bought a couple big 'uns, the the smaller ones were made just for the reasons you mentioned. They were nice, well made, and fun. Maybe they have a few left waving around the store? Marty On Aug 29, 2:50 pm, SFF jgre...@earthlink.net wrote: - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: More uses for John's Irish strap
I was took some of my students to a Boy Scout camping trip where one of their back packs shoulder strap ripped from it's seem. Irish Strap ! Like duct tape but better! On Aug 26, 10:27 pm, jose jose.cor...@gmail.com wrote: As a belt. As a clothes pin. I'm on week 1 of an international trip where I packed some camping gear including John's Irish straps (2 short, 1 long). My wife forgot a belt, so guess what one strap is being used for? Looks good too. I've also used them to tie down some clothes while it dries on the balcony. Like the stylish swiss army knife of, uh, straps. Actually, I've already used the actual swiss army knife to fix a toilet, a power supply, and cut my nails. And we haven't even started camping yet. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Rivendell Garage Sale and Ride- Saturday, October 2
Count me in. I still have a present to give to Grant courtesy of the Boy Scouts of America. Functional yet stylish. For the most part anyway.I'll bring my camera! -Manny On Aug 12, 3:36 pm, John Bennett johnat...@gmail.com wrote: Plenty of time to get a round trip ticket, Seth! On Aug 12, 2:26 pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 5:04 PM, John Bennett johnat...@gmail.com wrote: Details here. http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/268 Hope you can make it. I know y'all have a video camera there. How about you film walking by all the stuff you have for the garage sale and let those of us on the other coast have a shot at it? :) -sv -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Trangia experiments
Awesome review Anne! I must also vouch for trangia. I've taken it on a couple of backpacking trips with my boyscout troop and it would work well for the amount of people we were cooking for. Those pancakes and biscuits sound awesome. Might have to try that on one of the overnight trips we do. -Manny On Aug 11, 9:19 pm, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote: I recently bought a Trangia stove with the pot and frying pan set. Rivendell sells this fine product and recommends it for campouts. Based on my recent experimentation, I concur. Here's a report on my experiments: Water for a cup of tea boils quickly. I didn't time it, but something like four or five minutes, perfectly fine for a camping breakfast or for an afternoon warmup on a long cold ride. And unlike my MSR white gas stove which roars like a freight train, the Trangia is completely silent. But what about actual food? I tried pancakes, made with Krusteaz buttermilk pancake mix, on a sub-24. I brought along some Krusteaz in a ziplock. At the campsite, I mixed it with enough water to make a pourable batter, just stirring so that most but not all the lumps were gone (why yes, I do bring along a wire whisk when camping, why do you ask?). I used the Trangia without the simmer ring; pancakes cook fairly quickly. I made two or three little pancakes in the frying pan at a time, turning them over when the bubbles popped. Results: Delicious. I spread them with Nutella. Emboldened, I moved on to a biscuit. For this, I used a homemade mix of 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup powdered milk, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt,1 tablespoon Crisco. I mixed the dry ingredients together, then cut the Crisco in using two knives. (If I made a bigger batch, I'd mix in the Crisco in the food processor with six or eight quick pulses.) I took about 1/3 cup of the mix, and mixed in just enough water to make a stiff dough. I formed it into a biscuit-shaped round about half an inch thick, and cooked it in a lightly greased frying pan, covered with a makeshift aluminum-foil lid. I had to experiment with the simmer ring setting. The first time, I had it set in the completely open position, but that resulted in burned outsides and gummy insides. The simmer ring about half covered worked better. I cooked it about eight minutes on the first side, turned it over, and cooked it around five minutes on the second side. Result: delicious. I was home this time, so I put on butter and honey, but a biscuit like this would be good with dinner too. The biscuit mix would work well for pancakes too-- just add an egg if you have one, plus enough water to make a pourable batter and maybe a bit of sugar if you happen to have any. Then cook and enjoy. The small cookset, which is what I have, is really only adequate for one. I was able to boil spaghetti for one (about 1/6 lb) successfully, but when I tried spaghetti for two there wasn't enough room in the pot for the noodles plus the water to cook them. For two people, I recommend the bigger cookset. Cooking for a group of four or more, I recommend a gas stove. Here's the recommendation: If you do sub24s, buy a Trangia. They're simple, they're light, the whole cookset packs up in one neat small package*, they burn HEET** and denatured alcohol***, both readily available. * The Trangia comes with a screwtop so that if there is still fuel in the stove when you're finished cooking, you can snuff it out, let it cool down, then screw on the lid. However, unfortunately, you can't transport the stove (say, in your panniers) with alcohol in it, because it will leak, even with the screw top. I emailed Trangia to ask, and that's what they told me. So use up all your fuel in the morning. ** HEET in the yellow container. The red container HEET is the wrong stuff. *** but do not buy Sunnyside brand denatured alcohol, the house brand of Tru Value hardware stores. It smokes. -- -- Anne Paulson My hovercraft is full of eels -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Rivendell on Cyclelicious
On my way back from San Diego I was approached by a guy who wanted to take a picture of me. I found out it was the same blogger who doe Cyclelicious! http://www.cyclelicio.us/2010/manny-and-his-rivendell-bleriot/ -Manny -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Bike tour From Santa Barbara to San Diego
Just got back from a tour. Many things learned, lots of things seen, reflected on the important things. My second long bike tour, I felt much better about this one than last years, more because it was causal, nothing really planned out just kinda going. Didn't really train for this tour but I wasn't planning to go fast anyway. First day I took the train to Santa Barbara to meet with my buddy Duy. As I get off the train I meet one of many bike tourers going in the same direction. After some friendly nods, we take a short ride down to Carpinteria State beach and got dinner ready. That night we got to meet a ton of people touring down the coast. We met a father and son on a tandem on a quick overnighter, a retired guy riding his way up north, a young guy riding solo from seattle who went by Ezra and we also caught up with the traveler from the train who went by Jean- Pierre, who was riding from Toronto down to Mexico. We all eat our meals, share our stories and tried sleeping with the amtrak roaring through at 1am in the morning. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157624607224862/ -- The second day we said our good byes, wished each other a safe journey and rode down to Leo Carrillo. When we get there we were surprised to see Ezra at the campsite before us, we greeted one another and hanged out on the beach, played some frisbee, and got washed up by the waves. Ezra rode with Jean-Pierre, but Jean-Pierre decided to ride further down to LA. As we finished our meal we are greeted by two buddies riding super late into the campsite. These guys brought the party; one iron skillet, a huge dutch oven and a ton a of beer. We offered our fire and they cooked and shared some grade A lamb. We slept that nice with good food in a belly and great people to talk to. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157624607372192/ -- The third day we ride into LA early, since my buddy Duy hasn't ridden in a bit we decided to take really slow so we try to go early. Along the way we pass Ezra and Ezra passes us it becomes kinda like a yo-yo all the way till we reach Vince Beach. Along the way I learn that Ezra just finished college with an Architect Major and is moving to Oakland to find a job. We promise to go riding next time we're both in the East Bay. Riding through L.A. Duy would always tell me that the drivers are crazy and cyclist risk their lives riding on the streets. I always figured that Duy was a big complainer, so I took the lead. As I was telling him that riding in L.A. wasn't so bad a guy gets out of his car and almost doors me. I guess I was wrong. We finish the day at Duy's apartment drinking milk teas poolside and eating at the famous Gloria's downtown. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157624488433817/ -- The fourth day I had to ride the rest of the way solo so Duy offered to take me a few miles closer from his school UCLA. It took me a while to figure out how to get out of East L.A. but after being chased by some stray dogs I find my way along the San Gabriel bike trial. I took the trail all the way to Seal beach and rode the rest of the way along the highway 1, passing by Huntington Beach, Laguna beach finally stopping at Doheny State Beach. Using the left over pasta I had I cooked some mean Alfredo sausage pasta. I even shared it we some fellow hikers who were hiking up toe Santa Barbara to find some work. I shared my meal and their shared their lives. One of the fellows left his hometown of Ohio with nothing more than 500 dollars to California. He has only 80 dollars left but for the things he experienced he wouldn't change a thing. Despite their freedom they learn life's problems the hard way and they made me put my trip into perspective. Where I was doing a long journey trip for leisure, they were doing their long journey trip to live. It made me really grateful for what I had and I was more the happy to share what little food I had with them. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157624488916793/ -- The fifth day I took off early because I was on a mission to visit Velo Cult in San Diego. I rode my way down to UC San Diego to meet up with my triathlon buddy, Nick. Figuring that I just rode 60+ miles to UCSD Nick took me on his training route on through some small hills on Genesse road. On our way downtown I get pull over by a bike mechanic named Mark from Quality Bicycles asking about my trip and for some tips since he was planning he's first tour. After getting lost a number of times we finally reach Velo Cult. great looking bikes and awesome
[RBW] Re: Yesterday's Ride Photos
Wow great pictures! That bridge makes riding to Davis pretty interesting On Jul 30, 6:56 am, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Once again from aboard my Quickbeam. This is the graffiti-strewn Stevenson Bridge outside of Davis. http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176...@n03/sets/72157624488424007/ --Eric Sent from my iPad -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Bike tour From Santa Barbara to San Diego
Actually Doug thats exactly how the bus portion happened. I just tossed my bike with the panniers under the bus. On the bus ride back there was three of us touring so we had to take our panniers and front wheels off. But we made it fit. On Jul 30, 8:45 pm, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: I wonder about the bus portion. It would be cool if Amtrak lets you just toss your bike in the luggage compartment on the bus. dougP On Jul 30, 10:28 am, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: Also on the Amtrak Surfliner which runs from San Diego to the Central Coast you can hang your bike in the baggage car w/o boxing. and Manny... that is a relly nice story and trip! I see you made to Station Tavern.. the food and beer there is great. ~Mike~ On Jul 30, 10:02 am, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Amtrak's coastal trains require that your bike be in a box (which they will sell you for about $10). In the Capitol Corridor, you can roll the bike on and hang it from special hooks in the passenger cars. --Eric Sent from my iPad On Jul 30, 2010, at 9:47 AM, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: Doug: As I recall, Amtrak's California coast line allows roll ins. Wish that were the case on the trains between Chicago and Minneapolis. On Jul 30, 11:44 am, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Manny: On your return via Amtrak, did you have to box up your bike for the train? What about the bus portion? dougP On Jul 30, 7:36 am, JimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote: Another excellent Manny adventure! Thanks for the photos and report. I gotta ask, how much weight did you gain on this trip? The meal and food place photos made me hungry. Cheers, JimD On Jul 30, 2010, at 12:04 AM, manueljohnacosta wrote: Just got back from a tour. Many things learned, lots of things seen, reflected on the important things. My second long bike tour, I felt much better about this one than last years, more because it was causal, nothing really planned out just kinda going. Didn't really train for this tour but I wasn't planning to go fast anyway. First day I took the train to Santa Barbara to meet with my buddy Duy. As I get off the train I meet one of many bike tourers going in the same direction. After some friendly nods, we take a short ride down to Carpinteria State beach and got dinner ready. That night we got to meet a ton of people touring down the coast. We met a father and son on a tandem on a quick overnighter, a retired guy riding his way up north, a young guy riding solo from seattle who went by Ezra and we also caught up with the traveler from the train who went by Jean- Pierre, who was riding from Toronto down to Mexico. We all eat our meals, share our stories and tried sleeping with the amtrak roaring through at 1am in the morning. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157624607224862/ --- --- The second day we said our good byes, wished each other a safe journey and rode down to Leo Carrillo. When we get there we were surprised to see Ezra at the campsite before us, we greeted one another and hanged out on the beach, played some frisbee, and got washed up by the waves. Ezra rode with Jean-Pierre, but Jean-Pierre decided to ride further down to LA. As we finished our meal we are greeted by two buddies riding super late into the campsite. These guys brought the party; one iron skillet, a huge dutch oven and a ton a of beer. We offered our fire and they cooked and shared some grade A lamb. We slept that nice with good food in a belly and great people to talk to. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157624607372192/ --- --- The third day we ride into LA early, since my buddy Duy hasn't ridden in a bit we decided to take really slow so we try to go early. Along the way we pass Ezra and Ezra passes us it becomes kinda like a yo-yo all the way till we reach Vince Beach. Along the way I learn that Ezra just finished college with an Architect Major and is moving to Oakland to find a job. We promise to go riding next time we're both in the East Bay. Riding through L.A. Duy would always tell me that the drivers are crazy and cyclist risk their lives riding on the streets. I always figured that Duy was a big complainer, so I took the lead. As I was telling him that riding in L.A. wasn't so bad a guy gets out of his car and almost doors me. I guess I was wrong. We finish the day at Duy's apartment drinking milk teas poolside and eating at the famous Gloria's
[RBW] Re: Cowboy shirts
I'm for one to never wear things from places if I don't have any type of affixation with that certain product or place. For example, I never went to Stanford and wouldn't wear a shirt from there, not because I don't like Stanford but because I have no connection to Stanford. And as much as Grant says that I look like a cowboy, I am not one and at first I was against wearing one. But after some poking Grant put me in a shirt and I thought it looked pretty good. Not as all cowboyishly as I expected it. If it was a different color I could buy one to wear to school and maybe buy a size smaller. I thought I recoqinzed you at the shop today Anne! We should have had lunch at Tullios across the street. On Jul 22, 8:50 pm, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: to me.. if you are under 35 you can pull this look off... maybe kinda hip. Buy it Small. Over that you just look funny. So that means I won't be buying one. Please realize my comments are from a SoCal metro so I am skewed. Rivendell makes some of the beautiful bikes available today... the clothing choicesif it works for you.. enjoy. ~Mike~ On Jul 22, 7:47 pm, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 6:52 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: From the latest RBW news, these are great looking: http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/cowboy-shirts/22-222 I was at RWHQ today. Those shirts are good-looking in person. Even better looking, in my opinion, are the railroad shirts, with the tiny vertical stripes. Great fabric. A lot more guys look good in a railroad shirt than look good in a screen-printed synthetic bike jersey. -- -- Anne Paulson My hovercraft is full of eels -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Rivendell brings generations of cyclist together!
Before my trip to San Diego(previously Tijuana but at Grant's suggestion changed to San Diego) I had a good conversation with my good friends dad, Dave about bike culture. After looking at my bike and riding it around he fell in love with the feel and the looks. He talked about how the bike reminded him about the bikes he used to ride all the time back in the days. He said my bike looked like the old school style bikes but rode a lot better. So when I told him about the shop and it's attitude towards bikes he was excited enough to ride with me to visit it. So we rode to the shop from San Leandro and all along the way we swapped stories of past rides we did. Despite us being generations apart we shared a connection about biking and it's functionally and beauty. We got to the shop and he instantly fell in love with the place. The low-hassle/no pressure selling, the beautiful ascetics of the bikes, and the general feel of the place. He was surprised to find the old rack that he used when he was younger and bought a bag to go with it. Grant also showed me a beautiful green RenoVelo that used to be a custom fixed gear bike. He improved the frame by adding more braze ons for racks and fenders and he's planning to make it into a single speed, sadly as nice as it is it was no where near my size. He also got my to try a cowboy shirt. I am no cowboy, as much as Grant says that I look like one, but the shirt looked pretty darn good, and plenty functional. The buttons work nicely and there's a pen opening for the front pocket.Sadly because of the school that I work at I'm not able to wear red or blue so I told Grant that when the next shipment comes in I'll buy one, I did buy a pair of all black Musa shorts. We finished the ride having lunch at Tullio's next door and when we got back to our bikes one of the workers put Dave's rack on for free! At the end of the trip Dave also gave me a copy of his book Mill Valley Memories. He was nice enough to write this in the front cover, For Manny, who is keeping the very best traditions of bicycling alive! Thanks for the ride! -Dave As much as this message mean to me I really think this should go to Rivendell. So thanks goes to Rivendell, and thank you Grant for keeping the very best traditions of bicycling alive and bring generations of bicyclist together! -Manny Lets bike to Tijuana! Grant, Don't go to Tijuana Acosta Pictures prove that it happen! http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157624437991369/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: bike campsites near san diego?
thanks any particular places? I only need two places between la and san diego On Jul 19, 11:38 pm, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: Most of the State Beaches have Hiker/biker sites that require no reservations, those would be your best bet. You can't check in until 4pm and have to be out by 9am and it's $5-10 per night depending on the location. ~Mike~ On Jul 19, 10:50 pm, manueljohnacosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: Doing a solo bike tour down to san diego any one know some good campsites between la and san Diego? thanks -Manny -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: bike campsites near san diego?
Thanks for all the info guys. looking forward to this trip. After LA, I might head down to cardiff and then stay at a hostel down in san diego then catch the amtrak train at 10. I really want to visit the velo cult shop and have some nice brunch . -Manny On Jul 20, 5:44 pm, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote: All great information here - especially James' thoughts on coffee, beer, pizza. I'll add Pannikin coffee roasters in the old train station in Leucadia. As for stops, if you really want to make two stops, Crystal Cove above Laguna Beach was nice when we +25O'd there last year -- and Carlsbad would make a good second (I've also heard they don't have hiker/biker sites). Alternatively San Clemente/Cardiff (San Elijo) would work. San Clemente is a big campground - and you can camp up the creek rather than along the beach railroad tracks. Let me know when you get into San Diego, as I can recommend plenty of places for cheap and excellent food. Esteban San Diego, Calif. On Jul 20, 5:12 pm, ronzorini sawara...@yahoo.com wrote: Another vote for San Clemente. I like it because it's about halfway between LA and SD. A little off the main drag, so it feels quieter than some other campgrounds. (Although the last couple of times I stayed there, I was startled awake by transients setting up camp in the middle of night.) Not sure where you would camp if you were to break up the trip into 2 nights. I don't know of any public campsites north of Doheney. You could bike off-road and camp at Crystal Cove State Park like the SoCal Riv riders did. TinyURL.com/2b39c58 Afaik, San Onofre and South Carlsbad (as Michael stated) have eliminated their hiker/biker sites. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Mini Bike Tour Santa Barbara to San Diego
Here's the proposed route. Leaving amtrak this friday should be in san diego late tuesday afternoon. If anyone one wants to join along the way I'm more than gracious for the company. Thanks for all the info guys appreciate it. http://maps.google.com/maps?f=dsource=s_dsaddr=209+State+Street+Santa+Barbara%2C+CA+93101daddr=5361+6th+Street%2C+Carpinteria%2C+California+93013+to%3A35000+Pacific+Coast+Highway%2C+Malibu%2C+CA+90265+to%3A414+S+Virgil+Ave%2C+Los+Angeles%2C+CA+90020hl=engeocode=FUEdDQIdLKbd-CkL1lwbiRPpgDFhhgX75fD0iQ%3BFTbKDAIdcU7g-CkBnTbkKQ_pgDHBE84uMnmMfA%3BFXWDBwIdjTnp-Cmrt2HJxz3ogDHZ2zZ0vrecww%3BFXXPBwIdzhXz-CknCQ8TcMfCgDE3G-Ol6FKiBQmra=lsdirflg=bsll=34.217215%2C-118.989335sspn=1.607984%2C1.752319ie=UTF8ll=34.202716%2C-118.990173spn=1.608244%2C1.752319t=hz=9lci=bike -Manny -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Mini Bike Tour Santa Barbara to San Diego
yikes this is the route http://maps.google.com/maps?f=dsource=s_dsaddr=209+State+Street+Santa+Barbara,+CA+93101daddr=5361+6th+Street,+Carpinteria,+California+93013+to:35000+Pacific+Coast+Highway,+Malibu,+CA+90265+to:414+S+Virgil+Ave,+Los+Angeles,+CA+90020+to:Doheny+State+Beach,+Dana+Point,+CA+92624+to:521+market+street,+san+diegohl=engeocode=FUEdDQIdLKbd-CkL1lwbiRPpgDFhhgX75fD0iQ%3BFTbKDAIdcU7g-CkBnTbkKQ_pgDHBE84uMnmMfA%3BFXWDBwIdjTnp-Cmrt2HJxz3ogDHZ2zZ0vrecww%3BFXXPBwIdzhXz-CknCQ8TcMfCgDE3G-Ol6FKiBQ%3BFYWa_gEdv1D8-CFLedb9l6QQ4g%3Bmra=lsdirflg=bsll=32.727509,-117.226267sspn=0.039785,0.077162ie=UTF8ll=32.653251,-117.472687spn=0.637084,1.234589z=10lci=bike On Jul 20, 8:42 pm, manueljohnacosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: Here's the proposed route. Leaving amtrak this friday should be in san diego late tuesday afternoon. If anyone one wants to join along the way I'm more than gracious for the company. Thanks for all the info guys appreciate it. http://maps.google.com/maps?f=dsource=s_dsaddr=209+State+Street+San... -Manny -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Mini Bike Tour Santa Barbara to San Diego
Actually Mike we'll be there friday night so we'll miss you guys by a day. if you see a blue bleriot wave and smile -Manny On Jul 20, 9:58 pm, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: I will be at Carpinteria State Beach on this Sat night at the Hiker/ Biker site. I couldn't tell when you would be passing thru from your map. If it works you could join us for dinner and a campfire. we are heading back down the coast and to Moorpark Sunday am. ~Mike~ On Jul 20, 9:45 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: *Try this one: http://tinyurl.com/2wk33bb :-)* Wish I could meet up with you, but looks like the schedules just aren't going to match up :-( On Tue, Jul 20, 2010 at 8:46 PM, manueljohnacosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: yikes this is the route http://maps.google.com/maps?f=dsource=s_dsaddr=209+State+Street+San... On Jul 20, 8:42 pm, manueljohnacosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: Here's the proposed route. Leaving amtrak this friday should be in san diego late tuesday afternoon. If anyone one wants to join along the way I'm more than gracious for the company. Thanks for all the info guys appreciate it. http://maps.google.com/maps?f=dsource=s_dsaddr=209+State+Street+San... -Manny -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2Bunsubscrib �...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym. ~Bill Nye, scientist guy- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Rivendell as a beater bike?
a stop to te shop from sf would easily take at least 3 hours. 1 hour to get on bart. 1 hour at the shop. 1 hour to bart back On Jul 18, 1:27 pm, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote: That Trek is very nice and VERY similarly spec'd and priced to the Surly LHT. I think once you break the $1000 barrier people no longer want to treat it as a beater. On Jul 18, 3:44 pm, eflayer eddie.fla...@att.net wrote: very mass produced with good parts = + $1000 http://www.fujibikes.com/LifeStyle/ClassicSeries/Touring.aspx On Jul 18, 11:32 am, andrew hill neurod...@gmail.com wrote: what about the Handsome Devil? that could prob be built up for sub-$1K pretty easily. On Jul 18, 2010, at 2:17 PM, Johnny Alien wrote: Those are both hi-tensile very low quality steel. I can't imagine Rivendell doing anything like that even for a budget bike. The Rivendell name still needs to go on it. Neither is anywhere near what Surly or VO has. Even the lower level Bridgestones back in the day were CrMo. I was looking for steel that might be something Grant would possibly use.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Rivendell as a beater bike?
Grant's new post intrigued some thoughts within my weary brain. Found on the Rivendell site. Now almost every bike abovet $300 has a shock fork and almost no bike below a Surly is steel. Fuji has one. Raleigh has eleven. Raleigh's slogan in the ancient days, way before mom and dad met, was The All- Steel Bicycle, and I think Raleigh now is trying to recapture the spirit, maybe. It would be so easy to tig-weld a cheap bike that was Affordable Yet Fully Wholeheartedly Endorseable, but we're locked in to lugs, and it's staying that way. Over the years we've talked a little about making a Super Cheap with lugs, but the lower limit isn't all that low, because the labor is so much more intensive. It makes some sense, though. Everybody needs a beater and too many people are afraid to make their Rivbike into the bike they can lock outside the movie theater or bookstore for a few hours. I'm thinking of a way to do it, and it's not looking likely, but it's not been ruled out yet, either, and it's not a front-burner project. I will get to it if at all in many moons. I for one love my bleriot. The ride and the functionally has far surpassed my expectations. I make it my bike to do anything with, short of fast road rides( more because I'm not strong enough and I'm too stubborn to leave the carradice bag at home). Over the course of a half of year after owning my bleriot this bike has turned into some what a beater in a sense that I don't mind leaving it outside out at a farmers market locked with an irish strap. My nicks and scratches have far pass the point of beasuage and the low model campy components aren't holding up well because of the abused/misuse. But I don't feel bad for that I'm using the bike for it's purposes despite being a covet Rivendell Bike. Just curious of how others treat their rivendells? Are they really used to their full potential? Or locked away shameless in the garage because of their face value? -Manny -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: The Quickbeam is back?!
very tempting to by a quickbeam... my size too. kinda. maybe next pay check On Jul 12, 8:01 pm, steve m scmah...@gmail.com wrote: I almost broke out the scotch and had a celebratory dram! That is, until I saw 50cm onlyand my heart sank. I've been trolling (more like hoping) for a 54 or even 56 on and off now without a whisper of success. On Jul 9, 3:13 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I was surprised to see the Quickbeam page back up on the Bicycle Models tab on the Riv-site. Turns out it's just a couple of 50cm complete bikes available. Still, pretty cool for those petite ones who don't want to wait for the SimpleOne. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Mini Davis Tour
We bought some at China Camp. Made a nice fire enjoyed ourselves. It's been a weird summer for the bay area. A lot colder than want I'm used to On Jul 8, 7:58 pm, Way Rebb grayc...@mac.com wrote: On Jul 7, 8:23 pm, manueljohnacosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: My buddy and I decided out of the blue to go on a tour to see my brother in Davis. So we packed up out stuff and rode without know how That's just too cool, you decided to go so you just packed up and left. I love it! What was all the wood for? -Ray -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Sierra To The Sea - 2010
wow! where was I during this tour? I should join this club! On Jul 5, 4:41 pm, Rob Harrison robha...@gmail.com wrote: Looks like a great ride. Those California skies are intensely BLUE! Jealous The weather in Seattle just _finally_ broke today after a classic drizzly 4th of July. Rob in Seattle On Jul 5, 2010, at 3:38 PM, JimD wrote: Rode my Riv on the Sierra To The Sea supported tour from June 20 through 26. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Time For New Riv Wool Jersey
I agreed. I always wanted to wool jersey. A rivendell jersey would just sweeten the deal. On Jul 6, 6:33 pm, Larry Powers lapower...@hotmail.com wrote: I have a long sleeve green jersey and it is very sharp. Maybe yellow with a white band or red with a white band. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Tue, 6 Jul 2010 13:37:03 -0700 Subject: Re: [RBW] Time For New Riv Wool Jersey From: cyclofi...@earthlink.net To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Re: [RBW] Time For New Riv Wool Jersey Last Rivendell one was the green with maroon band. Everytime I wear that, it inevitably gets positive comments. One of the really non-standard and beautiful color combos which Riv came up with. To my eye, it has a really timeless quality. My old blue one has a hole in the chest area I need to mend. Hmmm. Grey/Blue with orange band? Kinda Hunqa-esque... what other color combos catch the attention? I think folks tend to shy away from the white jerseys, just for fear of stains and dirt. on 7/6/10 12:31 PM, Larry Powers at lapower...@hotmail.com wrote: My blue wool Riv cycling jersey is still hanging in there but I am due to add another jersey to the rotation. I noticed that Riv has not had one for some time. Seersucker is OK but I'll take a nice wool jersey any day. Any chance we will see on in the near future? Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. Get started. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTA... -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries -http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Gallery updates now appear here -http://cyclofiend.blogspot.com Steel's what you want for a messenger bike. Weight. Big basket up front. Not cardboard with some crazy aramid shit wrapped around it, weighs about as much as a sandwich. -- William Gibson, Virtual Light -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. _ The New Busy is not the too busy. Combine all your e-mail accounts with Hotmail.http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multiaccountocid... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Mini Davis Tour
My buddy and I decided out of the blue to go on a tour to see my brother in Davis. So we packed up out stuff and rode without know how to get there. We started in San Francisco and stayed at China Camp. Which has an awesome hike/bike campsite. Then we biked/got lost 120 miles to Davis and stayed at my brother's place. Since it was our first century we decided to give out legs some rest so we took the amtrak home. Nice way to spend three days. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157624322637583/ -Manny Let just go Acosta -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Grant super slick Camera strap!
http://www.rivbike.com/assets/payloads/317/original_grim_three.jpg Check out Grant's camera strap! Smart design. I've been one to just hang the single strap over my neck or across on shoulder-over-my-neck combo. Grants strap seems like a reliable strap. Hope this becomes a Rivendell product! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Grant's excellent comments today
Agreed! What else more do you need to know then it rides well. On Jun 29, 2:13 pm, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Check out today's post on the Riv website for Grant's comments on dependent vs independent variables in bike design. While he sorta apologizes for the tone, I find it quite direct and to the point. Look folks, here's the bits that matter the rest are the result. Makes sense to me. One of the most lovable features of Rivendell is the just the facts tone of so many of their published pieces. People occassionally ask me some dimension on my Atlantis. Other than the frame size, I don't know. I refer them to Riv's website if they want to agonize over seat tube angles. The bike does what it's supposed to do quite nicely. dougP -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Noisy Bagman support for Carradice bag
You might want to try tightening the small allen screws on the side that hold the rods in place. That worked for me. On Jun 12, 9:49 pm, Dave Craig dcr...@prescott.edu wrote: For a quick fix without disassembling the part, you might try squirting some penetrating oil (WD-40) into the spot. Otherwise, remove the rods, lube them with a light coating of bike grease and reinstall. Make sure you put some Loctite on the set screw when you reassemble the part. Dave On Jun 12, 8:23 pm, ejg egi...@maine.rr.com wrote: Hi folks, for quite awhile now I've been trying to figure out the source of some creaking and squeaking. Today I figured it out. It's the Bagman support for my Carradice Nelson. While I like how the Bagman supports the bag I find the creaking and squeaking pretty annoying. Anyway, it squeaks and creaks where the stainless rods go into the piece that attaches to the saddle. The bagman has a bit of flex at this point. The problem is worse when the bag is loaded, but is still there when the bag is empty. Any ideas for removing the noise. This week I am doing the trek across maine and it'd be awesome to not squeak the whole way. Just ordered the new Brand V boxy bar bag and it should be here in time for the ride Thanks EJG -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: SF/Marin Fixedgear/SS ride July 10, 2010
Hey Bill I'm willing to join with you guys at embarcadero. Sounds like fun On Jun 11, 12:31 am, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: I figured it out; one of the cards was frozen and some fiddling using Disk Utilities seems to have fixed it. Thanks. On Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 11:48 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Change of pace: was it you who sold me or traded that nice little Canon SD 300? If so, can you tell me how to erase files on the memory cards? On all my other (much inferior) cameras, erasing memory via the computer works. With the Canon, I erase the files when displayed on the computer, but the cards still read occupied, and, in one case, full. I am generally familiar with the Canon's controls but can't find any setting or choice or menu that has delete. Thanks. On Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 11:32 PM, RonLau ron...@ronlau.com wrote: Patrick, I think your lung will leave us in the dust, but the turns around here will slow you down so I can catch you. Most turns is not by design but developed via horse trail for trees, so they can be very tricky. Mt. Hamilton is the best example that I know. Ron On Jun 10, 5:55 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks very much, Ron, I'd love to see the photos; roads, rides and don't forget the bikes. My mile-high lungs would leave you all in my dust; maybe. Or maybe not. Anyway, it sounds wonderful and I wish I could ride it. On Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 6:51 PM, RonLau ron...@ronlau.com wrote: Patrick, If you ever come out this way, I will go with you and you can have a first hand experience with Paradise Loop. There are few climbs, nothing too bad and tons of rollers. Since you are fixedgear rider, you will be able to kick those roadies behind on those rollers. Will take some pictures for you. Ron -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2Bunsubscrib e...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New Rivendell dual drive
sweet pictures! thanks for the pictures bikes look interesting! On Jun 10, 3:54 pm, Jim M. mather...@gmail.com wrote: I wandered by RBW today to get the Bikesnob book and a new purse:http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/brand-v-grabsack/20-214 Very nice bag, btw. While I was there, I got to take a spy shot of the new dual drive on the new Hunq: http://www.flickr.com/photos/20986...@n04/4689448532/ They're waiting for the left-hand derailer prototype before they hook it up. The new Hunq that they have is a 58, and rides sweet and strong. I also got a poor shot of the first Renovelo (the middle o is long) that you can see in the Flickr Riv group soon. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Bike Snob in Rivendell!
Eben Weiss book is on sale at Rivendell! Not bad of a book, I do say so myself. Good quick read, glad that Grant wrote a review of that book. Interesting to say the least. Curious on anyone opinions on this book? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Riding to Rivendell
and yes I do mean igneous. not. On May 30, 3:43 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Aero bars AND a suspension fork! Signs of the pending apocalypse? On Sun, May 30, 2010 at 2:42 PM, manueljohnacosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: Lazy day riding around with friends got to introduce them to some mix trail riding. We decide then to Rivendell. Grant shows us earthquake dips! Hard upper body exercise. Decided randomly to go to Bears creek road, so Grant makes us a map. Shows us an igneous way to put the map on our handlebars! Also got to check out Grants temporary new ride, complete with aero bars! Believe it or not! Always a fun day at Rivendell. I always learn something new or interesting, most of the time it's non-bike related. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157624044038665/ -Manny Dirt is fun Acosta -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2Bunsubscrib e...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym. ~Bill Nye, scientist guy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Betty Foy Video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGtjIOH1TOY Once again Rivendell does an awesome job! Also some new How-To-Videos including installing of bar-end shifters! The videos work! Now I have this sudden urge to head out to the shop tomorrow to buy a number of random things. Might go on a ride there then take a buddy of mine to ride three bears hill.. -Manny -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: For Sale--Stuff
Wondering if that campee rack was still for sale? -Manny On May 25, 3:22 pm, scott clankbonesh...@gmail.com wrote: Got some stuff for sale. Nitto Campee Rear rack. This is the kind with the detachable pannier supports. Fine condition. $150 shipped (oh, and you need canti-studs to mount it and long chainstays are recommended). 1 set of powergrips. Standard size. Used a couple of times. $10 Shipped. 2 swobo ss jersies. One red, one tree mud. Both xxl's. $25 each shipped. Nitto m-12 rack. Fine condition. 55 shipped. Scott -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Sackville ShopSack bags?
Anyone know when the medium grey bags will be in stock? My rei lunch bag is deteriorating. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Venturing Crew 999 S240
Venturing Crew 999 went on an overnight/biking trip to Grant Ranch. Some arrived by car, others by bike.Those crazy enough to biked with me to Grant Ranch climbed over 1000 feet of elevation over San Jose. They were constantly lied too about how much further it was till we descended, not because I wanted to give them false hope, but because I totally forgot how long the road was. Mr.Smith and Mrs. Salcedo drove the rest of the venturers to set up camp ahead of us. At camp we had burgers, hot dogs, pork meat balls and the classic camping food of all time, Balut! For those not familiar, Balut is a Filipino dish, which is basically fetal duck egg. The next day the crew took shuttle runs to the top of Mt. Hamiliton and rode bikes down from the top with Mr.Taube and Mr.Smith. For those biking down 4000+ feet of elevation topping over 30+ mph they needed nerves of steel and amazing coordination to make it down in one piece. On the way back home those daring went with on a mountain biking trail back to LCPA with me. Starting from the park entrance I took them up Halls Valley Trail, then taking Washburn Trail down. Plenty of climbing and bumpy descents, mixed in with a couple of spills made it a life changing moment for the three young men that joined me. Despite the big focus on biking, it was more of a bonding experience for themselves, to see how much they can push their bodies and minds to that limit and to go further. This is the type of learning that can't be taught in a classroom!Congrats and thanks goes to all the advisors and venturers who made the trip amazing! Also big thanks to Mr.Rodriguez, Mr.Smith and Cycles of Change for loaning bikes for the trip! - Manny It's just one more ridge Acosta Pictures can be found here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157624071866620/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Venturing Crew 999 S240
Venturing is part of the program of the Boy Scouts of America for young adults, men and women, from the age of 14 years old or 13 years old and completed eighth grade through 12 On May 17, 12:31 pm, Rene Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote: What is the Venturing Crew 999? On 5/17/10, Rick richardholc...@yahoo.com wrote: Great shots and looks like an excellent adventure. Not entirely sure about the fetal duck egg dinner, but I have an open mind on such topics. On May 17, 11:37 am, manueljohnacosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: Venturing Crew 999 went on an overnight/biking trip to Grant Ranch. Some arrived by car, others by bike.Those crazy enough to biked with me to Grant Ranch climbed over 1000 feet of elevation over San Jose. They were constantly lied too about how much further it was till we descended, not because I wanted to give them false hope, but because I totally forgot how long the road was. Mr.Smith and Mrs. Salcedo drove the rest of the venturers to set up camp ahead of us. At camp we had burgers, hot dogs, pork meat balls and the classic camping food of all time, Balut! For those not familiar, Balut is a Filipino dish, which is basically fetal duck egg. The next day the crew took shuttle runs to the top of Mt. Hamiliton and rode bikes down from the top with Mr.Taube and Mr.Smith. For those biking down 4000+ feet of elevation topping over 30+ mph they needed nerves of steel and amazing coordination to make it down in one piece. On the way back home those daring went with on a mountain biking trail back to LCPA with me. Starting from the park entrance I took them up Halls Valley Trail, then taking Washburn Trail down. Plenty of climbing and bumpy descents, mixed in with a couple of spills made it a life changing moment for the three young men that joined me. Despite the big focus on biking, it was more of a bonding experience for themselves, to see how much they can push their bodies and minds to that limit and to go further. This is the type of learning that can't be taught in a classroom!Congrats and thanks goes to all the advisors and venturers who made the trip amazing! Also big thanks to Mr.Rodriguez, Mr.Smith and Cycles of Change for loaning bikes for the trip! - Manny It's just one more ridge Acosta Pictures can be found here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157624071866620/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Sent from my mobile device -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Davis Double 5-15-2010 - a set on Flickr
Crazy 202 miles! Great Job On May 16, 7:55 am, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Yes, different group for the most part. A double is viewed as more of a sprint--get a fast bike and finish as quickly as possible. I rode my Sachs mostly because it doesn't get ridden enough. --Eric Sent from my iPad On May 16, 2010, at 7:51 AM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Eric, the bikes on this ride appear much different than the bikes on brevets. Many more low spoke and crabon bikes than the steel and generator set up, at least to my untrained eye. Is that just because it's considered short or does it attract a different crowd (or both)? Is there much overlap of the two groups, or do the species not typically intermingle. On Sun, May 16, 2010 at 7:03 AM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: How I spent my Saturday--202 miles aboard my Riv Road. Photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176...@n03/sets/72157623944822411/ Captions coming after I have some breakfast! --Eric Sent from my iPad -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym. ~Bill Nye, scientist guy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Shoe Splats!
Rivendell's shoe contraption is quite smart! I laughed about it at first but I can see myself using these on hikes or muddy bike rides. I'm curious about the heel straping, and how it's connected. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Venturing Crew 999 First S240 !
Venturing Crew 999 is going on a S240 bike/camp trip to Grant Ranch Tomorrow and Saturday! We will be starting from Latino College Preparatory Academy then riding to Grant Ranch 10ish miles away. If there is anyone willing to ride with us to Grant Ranch or willing to help out in anyway please pm off list. Thanks -Manny Acosta -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Recent Visit to Rivendell
Great photos! Where'd you take the bike too? On May 10, 7:59 pm, Beardpapa gts...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Tony. Just threw up some more images! Here's what a 48cm Hunqapillar looks like next to a 62http://www.flickr.com/photos/gideon/4596993435/ On May 10, 7:57 pm, Tony tony.m...@astound.net wrote: Great group of photos Gideon; very wistful and dream-like. I've looked at the set three times now. More! Tony On May 10, 11:41 am, Beardpapa gts...@gmail.com wrote: My buddy and I had a great visit out to Rivendell. Jay and Grant were generously gracious hosts. Grant and I talked photography and he showed us the new darkroom they're putting in. We took a Bombadil and Hunqapillar out to the nearby open space along with a fellow Riv owner from NY for a couple hours. Great company with passionate staff creating a community around cycling. Here are some photos (with more to come): http://www.flickr.com/photos/gideon/sets/72157623894648885/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Mixed terrain Chabot Bike Loop Ride!
Anyone interested in doing the Chabot Bike loop Tuesday or Thursday of next week? Fairly easy and causal 12ish miles of mixed terrain with rolling and bumpilous fire trails and with an option of a longer route going through redwood road. Food option at the end would be Main Streets Bagels which is super close by there. I was thinking of meeting at San Leandro Bart around 2ish and be done around 6ish. If anyone is interested let me know. Pictures of the trail can be found here. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157623672804597/ -Manny -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Schwin Le Tour Mixte Project Finished! kinda.
A couple of weeks ago I had a issue with the brakes on this pink mixte. Going from 27 tires to 650b tires made the brake pads a hair short of reaching the rim. Thanks to the wisdom and no how of the group I was able to file it down and make the brake pads fit. Also thanks to Cycles of Change I was able to find the long straddle cable for the rear brake. Presented the bike to my girlfriend and she likes it. She wants to put a hello kitty sticker on it, I want to put Resurrectio Decals. But for now the bike is semi done. Just needs a front basket and maybe a rear rack. Thanks for everyone for the great advice! http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157623789349209/ -Manny Pink is good Acosta -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Oyster Point
A video I made of one of my favorite places to ride. Inspired to Rivendell's videos. Music is a little off. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/4561961677/ -Manny It's good to have a favorite place Acosta -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Oyster Point
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJWkRfeRnr8 youtube verision On Apr 29, 2:03 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Magaling Manny! On Apr 29, 1:22 pm, manueljohnacosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: A video I made of one of my favorite places to ride. Inspired to Rivendell's videos. Music is a little off. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/4561961677/ -Manny It's good to have a favorite place Acosta -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Pink Mixte Le tour Project..
I was lucky to get in possession of a 49cm Le Tour Mixte. I figured since my girlfriend just recently got a new job, new place, graduated from college and her birthday was coming up, I figured I should get her something big. Pink is her favorite color and she enjoys biking. So I set off building her a bike. Getting most of the parts together I find myself with a few issues. 1. Big issue the brakes seem like they are only a few centimeters off. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/4545155110/in/set-72157623789349209/ 2. The rear brake is a center-pull and needs a longer straddle cable to clear the seat tube. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/4544523125/in/set-72157623789349209/ So with the first issue I go to the ROB group for some answers. Any ideas of making this work? It's SOOO close to fitting. Or should I just bite the bullet and look for brakes that fit? and about the second issue. Anyone have any ideas and where I can find one? I might check out my local place, Cycle of Change, but never guaranteed that I can find the part there. Thanks in advance! Hopefully I can get this worked out. -Manny Bikes aren't always easy Acosta -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Henry Coe Ride Report
Awesome glad you made the trip work for you. looks like you had an adventure! On Apr 19, 9:26 pm, Adam oceanm...@gmail.com wrote: Henry Coe Ride Report I logged on a few weeks ago and asked the listserv about experiences of Henry W. Coe Park. Got some great reports that fueled my excitement. It’s the biggest state run park in Northern California, 87,000 acres of open space. Certain parts are closed to cyclists though it is recognized as some of the best mountain biking in the greater bay area. Almost everyone I spoke to warned of the almost vertical climbs and descents. Even riders who I thought were in the same club suggested full suspension. My buddy Todd and I had planned an early morning departure last Monday but delayed until about 6pm to avoid riding in the rain. We departed from Berkeley and arrived in Briones about an hour after dark. We rode a fire road out from the park entrance about a mile and pushed up an extremely steep and muddy hill. This short ascent proved to be one of the most challenging moments of the trip. Todd spent the night a bit cold, and we were both soaked from the tall grasses we’d be tromping through. In the morning we were considering heading back home so he could pick up his thicker sleeping bag when alas I remembered stories of the VBL. Todd and I rode out to Walnut Creek to the headquarters. We both picked up some “Vapor Barrier Liners” and we agreed our dollars could not have been better spent. We went from wearing our down jackets inside our bags and shivering through the night to ditching the jackets and feeling more than cozy. Pretty incredible results for such a packable and inexpensive item. Grant and Mark gave us directions from Walnut Creek out to Livermore where Todd grew up. They seemed a bit doubtful about our ambitious journey but gave us some uplifting encouragement. We made it out for sandwiches and tea with Todd’s parents and then a good 10 miles into Mines Rd. before sunset. We found a lovely campsite on an unknowingly generous landowners’ space. It felt incredibly remote for being just 10 miles out of Livermore. The next day we continued along Mines Rd. until a welcomed stop at the Junction Café. It’s located at the junction of Mines Rd. and Hwy 138 and is of a different world. Giant Boar heads over the bar with mangled tusks, not a single guy without a camouflage baseball cap. Wonderful people, we felt warmly welcomed, humored perhaps. Had too much to eat and drink for our adventurous spirits and enjoyed some good games of horseshoe outside the restaurant. We departed from Mines Rd. soon after unto some private land for a mile or so and then into the beauty of Henry Coe. We spent 1 night and 2 full days in the park. Riding and pushing, pushing and riding. I’d say our time was about 50/50 between the 2. We crossed a dozen or so rivers and felt lost in the isolated beauty. From the park we rode down through Gilroy and into Downtown San Jose where we caught bus 181 to Fremont Bart and then homeward bound. It was an incredible 4 days. Refreshed and enlivened, Adam Pictures and some short videos:http://www.flickr.com/photos/39219...@n06/sets/72157623893960464/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: The new panniers look beautiful.
Agreed the panniers look amazing. Wish they came in separates. On Apr 16, 5:44 pm, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: I dunno. With the construction method, methinks they are closer to true saddlebags. They do look nice. Not sure I need a pair but am sure tempted. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Apr 16, 7:14 pm, happyriding happyrid...@yahoo.com wrote: On Apr 16, 6:12 pm, happyriding happyrid...@yahoo.com wrote: Take a look: http://www.rivbike.com/assets/payloads/289/original_panniernotes1.pdf -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. Hey, these aren't horses! I mean the new panniers look beautiful. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Rear derailleur hanger fail.
Thanks Phil I happen to have an extra one. On Apr 15, 6:49 am, Phil Bickford phi...@sonic.net wrote: Manny - Although the derailer hanger is not a usual item on bikes today a replacement can be had here:http://www.loosescrews.com/index.cgi?d=singlec=Derailleursc=Rear%20... Phil B On Apr 14, 7:39 am, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 10:37 AM, manueljohnacosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: Deraillieur already bought. Now bigger question what to do about the old one? Did someone say creative piece? Pull the jockey wheels out - if they are still okay - you can use them on another derailler later. -sv -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Rivendell Weekend #1
Cool pictures! I camped at the same spot! On Apr 15, 9:48 pm, James Valiensi valie...@mac.com wrote: Hullo, Digging around I found some photos of the 1st Rivendell Weekend Camping trip. I had loads of fun. One thing about Rivendell owners- they are an eclectic and interesting bunch of folks. http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamespatrickvaliensi/sets/72157623742210... James Valiensi, PE Northridge, CA H818.775.1847 M.818.585.1796 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Rear derailleur hanger fail.
Deraillieur already bought. Now bigger question what to do about the old one? Did someone say creative piece? On Apr 14, 6:40 am, Sean Whelan strummer_...@yahoo.com wrote: Hard to tell, but it looks like a campagnolo mirage rear derailer. Campagnolo does sell the parts individually, but as it is a discontinued product line, they are fairly cheap to replace. Should be about 30 bucks new on ebay. Sean --- On Wed, 4/14/10, manueljohnacosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: From: manueljohnacosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com Subject: [RBW] Rear derailleur hanger fail. To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 1:15 AM Story goes...My little brother is riding along the mad streets of UC Davis. As he is riding along he hears a small little click coming from his rear wheel. Being a college student on his way to class he thinks nothing of it. Then all of a sudden he rear wheel locks up and he comes to aburpt stop. He looks back and he finds that he rear derailleur is caught into his spokes, and the hanger is bent like a limp noodle. The culprit? A small twig caught into the derailleur pulleys.The only thing that stops his rear derailleur from trashing his rear wheel is his fender stay. He sends pictures via interaweb. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157623850994428/ Crazy college students. Replacements are underway. Question is if the rear derailleur salvageable? -Manny Twigs can be dangerous too Acosta -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Rear derailleur hanger fail.
Story goes...My little brother is riding along the mad streets of UC Davis. As he is riding along he hears a small little click coming from his rear wheel. Being a college student on his way to class he thinks nothing of it. Then all of a sudden he rear wheel locks up and he comes to aburpt stop. He looks back and he finds that he rear derailleur is caught into his spokes, and the hanger is bent like a limp noodle. The culprit? A small twig caught into the derailleur pulleys.The only thing that stops his rear derailleur from trashing his rear wheel is his fender stay. He sends pictures via interaweb. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157623850994428/ Crazy college students. Replacements are underway. Question is if the rear derailleur salvageable? -Manny Twigs can be dangerous too Acosta -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: racks vs. paint
I vote to powercoat On Apr 12, 7:11 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: If you really hate the black though, you could just remove the powdercoat, and have it clear-coated (or clearcoat it yourself) for a bare metal color. I am pretty sure Tubus are Tig welded. Not so sure they would look all that good clear coat. On Apr 12, 8:40 pm, newenglandbike matthiasbe...@gmail.com wrote: Not for me to say, but I like the black rack- great looking bike, altogether. If you really hate the black though, you could just remove the powdercoat, and have it clear-coated (or clearcoat it yourself) for a bare metal color. I've had success with this stuff: https://www.hardwareworld.com/Qt-Citristrip-Remover-pPFKI3R.aspx Supposedly it's non-toxic, and bio-degradable (says so right on the can!). It certainly does not smell as bad as other paint-stripping chemicals, and it certainly takes the paint right off. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: 3 Capes 300k
wow the route looks amazing! Thanks for the pictures On Apr 11, 9:38 am, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: Here's some pictures from yesterday's 3 capes 300k. I rode my Hilsen for the second year in a row and it performed flawlessly although not quietly. My rear derailer and rear fender were making some odd noises at times. I'll try and figure out what's going on later this week. The Jack Brown greens are great and I like them much more than the blues. The highlight of the ride for me was the first 100k which we covered pretty fast. This includes summating and descending the coast range. We had an amazing tailwind which pushed us up the climb. There was ice on the road for the beginning of the descent but minimal traffic so we just took the lane and bombed down for the first couple of miles of the descent until it mellowed out. There was quite a large group of us descending and it was exhilarating. The tailwind pushed us right into to Tillamook and out to the beginning of the Cape Meares climb. I love this ride and I love the distance. It was my third year doing the ride. I had been hoping to finish in just under 13hrs but dawdled a little too much at some of the controls. Perhaps next year. Still, I finished with a solid time fo 13hrs 48min. My company for the ride was great. It was just a really good time. I was bummed my point and shoot digital camera crapped out. The climb up Hwy 6 to the summit of the coast range was pretty cold. Right as I took my camera out to get a shot of the summit sign the camera froze up. Bummer. It's a lot easier to take pictures with that than it is with my camera phone (Motorala droid). Here's some pictures:http://www.flickr.com/photos/41335...@n00/sets/72157623831454890/ It's dry out now and in spite of feeling a little fatigued I'm think I might head out for a little 30 mile or so jaunt around Sauvie Island. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: S24O for a complete newbie!
Might I suggest a sleeping bag liner if your not planning to wear something woolish when going to bed. The nights can be a little chilly and a sleeping bag liner can keep you warm and keep your sleeping bag from getting dirty. Dress in layers helps solve most issues with warmth, but not all issues. As for something to do, after setting up camp you'll have plenty of time before it gets dark, so hiking around the area and finding something interesting to see. If China Hole allows camp fires you and your son can collect fire wood and build a fire. Warmth is so underrated when it comes to sleeping outside that you'll be glad to have a fire to look at near the end of the day. Also bring smores! Those always becomes a sticky and fun mess when eating outdoors. Have fun hope you bring a camera to capture the memories the weather should be amazing! -Manny On Apr 8, 2:17 am, Rene Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote: I'm going to do my very first S24O in China Camp (Marin county, CA) on the weekend of May 8 - 9 with my 11 year old son. I have absolutely no experience and the only camping I did years ago (too many...) was in the beach in Venezuela where we would bring everything by car/boat. I chose China Camp because I already know the place, know the trails, and feel that if it doesn't work out, we're quite close to the car. I have purchased a 2 person REI Quarter Dome tent, but I'm wondering if a 3 person tent would be a better choice if we want to invite someone along. I also got a pair of Big Agnes Lost Dog (rated 50 deg) sleeping bags with their respective air matresses. I'm planning to use my Bombadil to bike from the main parking lot (at one end of the Shoreline Trail) by the Fishing Village to the campgrounds (at the other end). It's about 5 miles or so, so it won't be a disaster if I make mistakes. It's also a good manageable distance for my son. Here is my list of questions... :-) 1.- What else do I need to bring? At this time, I'm not planning to cook; we'll just bring sandwiches and water in bottles and our Camelbaks. I'm leaving the logistics of cooking/warm food for another time. 2.- How should I pack? I'll have to carry all the stuff for both of us as my son's Specialized 29er cannot carry anything. He'll have his small Camelbak, but that's about it. I do have the medium and huge front baskets with their respective medium and large sackville bags. I also have a medium sackville saddlebag. I can mount the Nitto rear pannier rack, but all I currently have is a pair of the small Ortlieb panniers I used to commute with a few years ago. Budget-wise, at most I might be able to get the large sackville saddlebag, or a set of rear panniers. I don't think I'll be doing anything beyond the S24Os this year; but I do want to do them on a regular basis. I have no idea what will happen or what we'll do once we've set up camp, but I'm looking forward to discovering this new dimension. Please feel free to give me all the advice you think I'll need, and even advice you think I may not... you never know. If you want to e-mail me off-list, feel free to do so. As was incredibly excited when I discovered what an S24O was, shortly after I discovered RBW and got my bikes there late last year. If I don't get started now, the whole inertia of work and travelling for work will drag me down and by the time I realize it, another year will have passed. It's been a recurring theme for me. My son is also growing up relentlessly, so if I don't do it now, it might soon be too late. Thanks again for all your support and guidance; I've certainly learned a lot from all of you, and continue to do so... René -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Jay's latest H-vid, stuff in it?
That video made me go riding at my nearest hilly park, Lake Chabot. Primary a mt.biking park, my bleriot with Col de la Vie tires didn't a decent job handling the washboard downhills. It's awesome that he made that video by himself. Next time I ride I'm going to need to make a video. pictures prove that it happen: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157623672804597/ -Manny On Apr 6, 11:40 pm, Grant Petersen gr...@rivbike.com wrote: It's a Sackville Medium, which by any standards is huge. He carries a tripod and clothes other things in it. He shoots with a Flip, although we recently got something fancier for other things---like the headbadge shot, with that focus-control--Nikon D5000? A DSLR, anyway, small and relatively cheap as they go. We'll use it for instructional videos where focus control is important. The tires on the bike: Schwalbe Fat Apple 700x60...which, he can speak for himself, but he mentioned to me that these are his favorite tires these days. Jay is a remakable rider, makes hard things look easy. The riding here is really good, and all of the bikes get tested on these trails and roads. We'll have some roadvids too, but while the hills are so green, I think that's where the cameras will be rolling (figuratively speaking). -- Grant Rivendell Bicycle Workswww.rivbike.com 925 933 7304 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: pannier recommendations
Or you could wait till Rivendell finishes their panniers. Check out the new post http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/knothole_post/225 -Manny On Apr 5, 9:29 pm, happyriding happyrid...@yahoo.com wrote: Thanks for the recommendations. It looks like Arkel's GT-54 panniers offer the best of both worlds: they have a dry sack integrated into the main compartment, which you can either use or roll up so it is out of the way. But they are extremely expensive at $380. I guess you could just buy a dry bag and put it in a cheaper non-water proof pannier to get the same benefit. Here's something I don't understand about the Ortliebs. I would like to get high visibility panniers, like the yellow Ortliebs. However, the back of the panniers is black. Why did Ortlieb do that instead of making the whole thing high vis yellow? That is one thing I like about the Arkels: the whole pannier is red and there's lots of reflective striping. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New Grant Post / Tim Wright
Awesome video. I've shown this to a handful of people and they said they could related. On Apr 5, 3:15 am, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: Well, the video does make one think. And it does make me question some fundamental values I hold dear (which is very good). Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Apr 4, 11:10 pm, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: That is a very inspirational video. I'm glad there are people out there who help us focus on the right way to live. Of course I am of like mind but it helps reinforce the lifestyle nontheless. Perhaps all of our's goal for tomorrow should be to inspire someone else in this same way. ~Mike~ On Apr 4, 8:16 pm, Brad Gantt brdg...@gmail.com wrote: I just read the Easter post on the Riv homepage. I was intrigued by Tim Wright who was mentioned in the post. A few clicks later, I found this short film about Tim and thought others in the Bunch might enjoy watching it as much as I did. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeYThaTBaLk-Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Henry Coe
Funny that you were thinking about doing a mini tour through Henry Coe. I just recently got back from a overnight trip there, I agree with Anne it's good place to have knobbies, there are some hard climbs but the decents are amazing. Bring a water filter as there is no clean water source there. Plenty of streams and rivers. Here's some pictures of what you cam look forward too. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157623752985192/ -Manny Hey, I've been there! Acosta On Apr 3, 2:54 pm, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote: Thinking about accessing it from either San Jose amtrak or more excitingly from Pleasanton Bart on 88 miles of country rode including 30 on fire road. San Jose Amtrak to Henry Coe is straightforward. How were you thinking about riding from Pleasanton, if you did it that way? Expect the riding in Henry Coe to be beautiful and difficult. I recommend knobbies and good brakes. While I like riding my Atlantis off-road on smooth tires, Henry Coe is the kind of place where I'd want knobbies (and a suspension, if I had a suspension bike). -- -- Anne Paulson My hovercraft is full of eels -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
