[RBW] Re: kucharik sizing - any experiences?
My Kucharik jerseys at a bit more snug than ibex's old wool jerseys. They are certainly a bit trim (but not quite snug), if the fit is still the same, my garments are 6+ years old. The tights are great, not too tight like long underwear, but not too baggy either - almost like sweat pants. I wouldn't wear them out to dinner, but I don't mind stopping at the grocery on the way home in them. Russ in Seattle On Sunday, June 14, 2015 at 5:50:09 PM UTC-7, Thomas Lynn Skean wrote: Contemplating Kucharik wool jerseys/knickers/tights. Can anyone compare the Kucharik jersey sizing to, say, an Ibex U60 wool t-shirt (which is styled as relaxed fit)? Also, are the Kucharik knickers/tights such that one is really riding around in their underwear (i.e. literally tight), or are they more like actual clothing? Thanks for any info. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] I hope she already has a copy of Just Ride
She seems to be in a Riv like state of mind. https://twitter.com/AnthonyDiLemme/status/451438139316240387/photo/1 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Seattle Mechanic Recommendation- Overhaul
+1 for CounterBalance. I've seen Rivs in there, and they do very solid work. On Thursday, October 24, 2013 5:32:29 PM UTC-7, Tim Tetrault wrote: Hey Seattle based RBW gang- I don't have the skills or tools to perform my own overhaul, but could any of you recommend a reputable mech who maybe knows their way around a Riv and will take pains to do a good job for a full overhaul? Thanks in advance. Tim -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Shimano bar-end shifters Albatross bars for commuting
It is a great combo, and I've found that with practice I can shift bar ends with the heels of my hands and pinky fingers on the move without removing your hands from the bars. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Legolas!
Speak friend and order. On Thursday, March 14, 2013 8:07:23 PM UTC-7, Peter M wrote: Dont tell the LOTR estate, its a hush hush deal... *Legolases now available: $2200, but not on the site*. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: 50 years since the training wheels came off
Is this a trick question? You buy another bike, then go for a ride! Russ just ordered a Boulder myself Harper in Sunny Seattle, WA On Tuesday, August 28, 2012 9:53:37 AM UTC-7, Jim M. wrote: I'm turning 55 this year, and although I'm not much for birthdays, I realized it will be a half-century of bicycling. In short: 1. Schwinn Stingray with banana seat (it could hold at least 5 kids with the sissy bar -- I'm sure some of you did that too); 2. Then swapped banana seat for a regular bike seat and slapped on motorcycle bars and we were bmx'ing before that term was invented; 3. Schwinn Newsboy for delivering papers, of course, but also for bombing down dirt downhills in San Diego canyons, not Marin; 4. Saved money and bought my first 10-speed, a Schwinn Continental -- the bike that made me realize the whole city was now accessible without a car; 5. Saved more money and bought a Schwinn Superior (the budget Paramount) -- did my first bike touring on this when Bikecentennial was fresh; 6. Took the Superior to college, where it was stolen, but got a cheap old Raleigh 3-speed that was perfect for getting around the small New England city; 7. Moved back to California and reclaimed the Continental from my dad -- rode all over LA with it until it was stolen; 8. Got a UJB (Azuki if anyone remembers those), which performed fine for recreation and commuting; 9. Eventually got a real job and made enough money to get a Trek 620 for touring and a Paramount for racing (also started mtb'ing too) 10. Both of those bikes were bought when I was younger and the philosophy was to get as small as you could; realized Grant's ideas worked for me, and now I own 3 Riv's, and assorted other bikes. So if you got through that, my question is what do I do to celebrate this milestone?. thanks jim m walnut creek ca -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/4sn07jL6zFIJ. 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: PM to me please: Santa Monica bike shop rec.
+1 for Victor at Bicycle Workshop, right by Bob's Market On Tuesday, July 10, 2012 6:11:16 PM UTC-7, grant wrote: For a customer. He'll get a bike and wants the shop to do final bit of reassembly. I'd like to be able to send him to a shop that can deal with, for example, a new Hunqapillar with Bosco bars and a threaded headset and not treat it like a fresh dinosaur. It's possible I'll get zero to fifteen responses. Thank you all in advance, and it's s busy/understaffed here I won't be able to muster more than a quick thanks, but I will mean it. Hmm? G -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/QNfZNUdbYyUJ. 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: Seattle Grant Peterson book tour - May 11
I didn't know there was a sign up, should I email Kathleen? Russ On Apr 26, 5:41 pm, Brian Hanson stone...@gmail.com wrote: For those list members that haven't signed up at FreeRange, here's the timing details on Grant's Seattle visit. Hope you all can show up. We will have about an hour to make a ride of it, and he is bringing a folding bike, so we will likely stay on a trail so as not to get caught in the dark. Bring your friends! Brian Hanson Seattle, WA -- Forwarded message -- From: FreeRange Cycles kathl...@freerangecycles.com Hi there, Grant Peterson will be at FreeRange Cycles Friday May 11th. He will do a book presentation from 5-5:30, a question and answer session from 5:30-6pm and a bike ride from 6-7pm. We will have books here to sell. Hope you can make it! Kathleen FreeRange Cycles -- 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: Platrack Mod
Great looking bike, and nice mod. I always admire the paint when you go whizzing past. :) Russ in Seattle On Apr 5, 11:17 am, Jim jamesfek...@gmail.com wrote: I like that a lot! I also find the long struts less than satisfying. I wouldn't think this would significantly reduce the capacity of the rack. Thanks for the idea! Jim in Boulder (looking for his hacksaw, file and mallet...) On Thursday, April 5, 2012 1:04:47 AM UTC-6, stonehog wrote: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjyQ5Piu I have always liked having the larger platform of the Platrack on my AHH, but disliked the long struts that stretch down to the fender mounts by the axle. I had removed the rack for the rando season a few months back, but have wanted to put it back on a few times. I have had an idea to do an alternate strut configuration rolling around in my head for the past few weeks, and tonight I got a chance to take action. After watching one of the riv videos on mounting a rear rack where they bend the struts with a couple of good hammer whacks, I was inspired. I bent and shortened the long struts to join at the mid fork braze-on where the other struts from the Mark's Rack join. It is likely not quite as strong, and I'm sure it's a warranty voider in Grant and Nitto's eyes, but I don't carry much more than 10 lbs on the front. In any case, it feels solid as a rock to me. YMMV... Brian Hanson Seattle, WA -- 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: Ride Report - Spring in February in Seattle
Incredible riding weekend, looks like we might get a few more days too! On Feb 5, 8:23 pm, awilliams53 awilliam...@gmail.com wrote: 44 miles in the Kent Valley today on the Bleriot, 55 degrees or so, sunny, no wind to speak of, and of course the Bleriot rode like a champ. Except, however, for the fact that the pump I carry underneath the main horizontal tube kept sliding out even though it is strapped in with two velcro pieces. Distracting, but if that is the most I have to complain about, I'm a lucky guy. Ride report here: http://awilliams53.blogspot.com/2012/02/bob-marley-birthday-ride.html And, obligatory photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/awilliams53/6826535655/ Andy -- 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: Seattle in November
It was a nice riding day yesterday, saw someone on an orange Sam at the Fremont Bridge while I was out. I went to 5 Guys before my ride, and I'm sure I burned less than 100% of it off. Russ On Nov 13, 5:02 pm, awilliams53 awilliam...@gmail.com wrote: A 30 miler ride through Seattle today, with a stop for lunch. http://www.flickr.com/photos/awilliams53/sets/72157628121784450/ Winter is coming 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-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: 1985 Ritchey MTB with SON hub, Seattle pickup - $270
David, What part of town are you in? I might be interested in coming by to check it out. Feel free to reply off list. Thanks, Russ On Jul 4, 1:15 pm, David Mayne dma...@gmail.com wrote: 1985 Ritchey mountain bike, used as a commute bike for a couple of years, and has been sitting in my garage for a number of years taking up space. Due to arthritis, I'll never be able to ride it again, and need to reclaim the space, so I must depart with this bike, though I have fond memories of riding it. The frame was frame-saved when I brought it to Seattle. It has some scratches on the top tube, and needs a good cleanup. It could use a new bottom bracket as well, and probably some new tires. The details: Seat Tube, CTC 50cm Top Tube, CTC 55cm Wheel Base 109cm (yes, a long one) Wheels are 26. Nitto Dirt Drop Bar, Nitto Dirt Drop Stem, Suntour Friction barend shifters, Ritchey Logic Triple Crankset (170mm, very low Q), Sach Centaur rear derailleur, no name front derailleur, Shimano cantilever breaks, Shimano Road Brake levers, no name 7 speed freewheel, WTB saddle, MKS touring pedals, and Peter White built front wheel with SON hub laced to a Mavic D521 Rim (excellent shape). I'd like to sell the whole bike as is to move it out of the way, for Seattle pickup only, asking $270 for entire bike, OBO. http://dmayne.home.mindspring.com/bike/IMG_0772.jpghttp://dmayne.home.mindspring.com/bike/IMG_0773.jpghttp://dmayne.home.mindspring.com/bike/IMG_0774.jpghttp://dmayne.home.mindspring.com/bike/IMG_0775.jpghttp://dmayne.home.mindspring.com/bike/IMG_0776.jpg Thanks, David -- 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: Chilly Hilly?
Rob, Sorry to hear it, hope you feel better soon. Russ On Feb 26, 12:05 pm, Rob Harrison robha...@gmail.com wrote: I'm going to have to bail my friends. When I signed up for the ride ~three weeks ago I *never* thought I'd still be sick. It's been more than a month now. Bronchitis. Ugh. Don't think the hills would be much fun. :( Hope to see y'all on the next Riv ride! Rob in Seattle -- 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: Chilly Hilly?
I'm feeling more doubtful by the minute. Now I hear there could be snow accumulations tonight! If it looks clear in the am I may be there, but don't wait on me... On Feb 26, 2:48 pm, awilliams53 awilliam...@gmail.com wrote: Rob - Given the current conditions plus the weather predictions, your decision sounds sensible. We've got another show shower right now, and the prospects are for rain and a stiff breeze from the south. Chilly Hilly will live up to its name this year. Andy -- 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: Chilly Hilly?
I meant the car deck :) but that might be a little cold. Your plan sounds much better. On Feb 23, 11:14 pm, Rob Harrison robha...@gmail.com wrote: On the ferry, we're talking about the *inside* lowest level at the Seattle-facing side, not the car deck, I'm going to assume. -- 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: Chilly Hilly?
Looks like I'll probably make it too. As far as meeting beforehand - there is a Starbucks just North of the terminal where we could meet, if we get there EARLY. Last years 8 am ish ferry filled up, and I went to Sbux rather than wait in the cold for the next ferry. We could also try to meet somewhere on the ferry - perhaps on the lowest level at the rear or Seattle facing side. It should be the least crowded. Russ On Feb 7, 11:02 am, Linkbeak joyce_ca...@comcast.net wrote: Is there a place a few blocks away from the Seattle ferry terminal where we could meet up? It'd be nice to meet up and have the chance to chat on the ferry ride over, since we may end up taking different ferries back. Joyce On Feb 6, 1:54 pm, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: Okay, I like 7:55 too so will take that one. The Seattle side is a zoo, so let's meet on the Bainbridge side. I suggest the bike barn--it's off to the right just after you get off the ferry. http://www.kitsaptransit.org/BicycleServices.html I'll be on my Kustard-colored Kogswell with a big porteur rack. Ryan On Feb 5, 11:57 pm, Benedikt neutralbuoya...@comcast.net wrote: I also just registered. Seems like the 7:55 ferry is the time. Any ideas yet on where everyone wants to meet. At the packet pickup? In line for the ferry? On the ferry? Bainbridge? On Jan 23, 10:44 am, Benedikt neutralbuoya...@comcast.net wrote: Any Seattle Riv owners plan on riding Chilly Hilly this year? Or non Seattle Riv owners?http://shop.cascade.org/content/events/chilly-hilly-Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text -- 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] Re: Seattle New Years Day Ride
As much as I enjoyed the last one, I'm 99% sure I'll miss this one. Have a great time, Russ -- 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] Bridgestone Bub in Seattle/PNW area
Hi all, I have a Bridgestone Bub in my garage that needs to find a new home, it is just too small for me. It seems to be the 50 cm model mentioned here. http://www.sheldonbrown.com/bridgestone/1994/pages/42.htm It is in fair condition, and original as far as I know, except perhaps for the tires. The fenders and cool kickstand still there. I've had it about a year, and treated it to new brake pads, but left all else unchanged. I'm open to any offer, otherwise I'll probably take it down to Recycled Cycles. Thanks, Russ -- 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: Seattle Ride Report
Great ride indeed, thanks for having me along. Maybe next year I'll be more Rivish than hat, bag and misc. supplies. :) I'm pretty sure our fender to brifter ratio was the highest of any ride I've ever been on. On Oct 11, 12:22 am, Rob Harrison robha...@gmail.com wrote: Nice pics Alex. Cool to see some of us riding! Amazing you found my vaporized bolt! Definitely interested in group S24Os. Great idea. Rob in Seattle On Oct 10, 2010, at 9:44 PM, amoll68 wrote: Much thanks go out to Rob Harrison for setting this up! How could we resist the 10:10 on 10/10/10 thing? I was determined to go, no matter the weather. I think we all figured, and hoped, that we'd be similarly minded folks. We were, and it was good fun. That was a nice sized group, too. Brian and I had beers (some food, too) afterward, and are looking forward to more such rides around our Emerald City. We're also thinking about a group S24O sometime . . . maybe next spring or summer. Lots of great riding in National Forest Lands around here. My pics are here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/39151...@n07/sets/72157625013094107/ Thanks, Alex Moll Marysville, WA -- 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.- 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: Seattle Riv Ride: 10:10 on 10/10/10
As a SoCal transplant myself, there are 3 things that make my rides tolerable. Fenders Wool Decent Rain Gear. If you have those, you can be out riding in weather that would have kept you indoors before. I remember when I used to think 50 degrees and blustery was too cold to ride. :) On Oct 1, 7:33 am, Andy.M andy.e.m...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Boys, I am currently in SoCal AND have participated in a number of Riv Rides. Its always a great time, and getting 6 or 7 Rivs (and/or Rivendell minded folks) together that far from Walnut Creek is pretty ground shaking! The point of this message though, is to let you know that my Atlantis and I are moving to Seattle at the end of October and would love to participate in Seattle Riv Ride #2. Also, moving up from 360 days/year of sunshine, do you guys have any helpful tips on riding through the Pacific Northwest Winter? (it would probably be best to chat through email rather than fill up space here) I'm looking forward to meeting up with all of you! -Andy andy.e.mari (at) gmail dot com On Sep 30, 1:00 pm, Rob Harrison robha...@gmail.com wrote: San Diego, San Francisco and Portland have RIv Rides--let's try for one in Seattle! I hear they've happened in the past Brian Hanson and I have been talking about this. Here's the plan: We'll depart at 10:10am on 10/10/10 from Pert's Deli. Come earlier for coffee and pastries. We'll head up the hill and over the I-90 Bridge for a circumnavigation of Mercer Island, and then head back to Seattle for lunch if anyone's up for it, possibly at the Madrona Ale House. Around Mercer Island is about a 2-hour ride for me from my house in nearby Mt Baker, 'least it was this summer, last time I did it, a while prior to the STP. (Clearly I'm no speed demon!) We can break into different speed groups, if enough people show up to make that worthwhile. Plans may be adjusted, ride shortened or lengthened depending on who shows up and how we all feel. The forecast looks fantastic right now. I'll be on my butterscotch Saluki, wearing wool...;) Let me know if you think you'll come along, we can wait for you. Rob in Seattle ___ By the way Here's a route guide: http://www.trimbleoutdoors.com/ViewTrip/273594 and... a Google Map of Pert's Deli: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=qsource=s_qhl=engeocode=q=Pert's+A+... - 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: Seattle Riv Ride: 10:10 on 10/10/10
Also, I should be there - Riv-less, but on steel with Riv Wool, Brand V bag, and Riv sourced chain lube. On Oct 1, 2:59 pm, wrharper wrussellhar...@gmail.com wrote: As a SoCal transplant myself, there are 3 things that make my rides tolerable. Fenders Wool Decent Rain Gear. If you have those, you can be out riding in weather that would have kept you indoors before. I remember when I used to think 50 degrees and blustery was too cold to ride. :) On Oct 1, 7:33 am, Andy.M andy.e.m...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Boys, I am currently in SoCal AND have participated in a number of Riv Rides. Its always a great time, and getting 6 or 7 Rivs (and/or Rivendell minded folks) together that far from Walnut Creek is pretty ground shaking! The point of this message though, is to let you know that my Atlantis and I are moving to Seattle at the end of October and would love to participate in Seattle Riv Ride #2. Also, moving up from 360 days/year of sunshine, do you guys have any helpful tips on riding through the Pacific Northwest Winter? (it would probably be best to chat through email rather than fill up space here) I'm looking forward to meeting up with all of you! -Andy andy.e.mari (at) gmail dot com On Sep 30, 1:00 pm, Rob Harrison robha...@gmail.com wrote: San Diego, San Francisco and Portland have RIv Rides--let's try for one in Seattle! I hear they've happened in the past Brian Hanson and I have been talking about this. Here's the plan: We'll depart at 10:10am on 10/10/10 from Pert's Deli. Come earlier for coffee and pastries. We'll head up the hill and over the I-90 Bridge for a circumnavigation of Mercer Island, and then head back to Seattle for lunch if anyone's up for it, possibly at the Madrona Ale House. Around Mercer Island is about a 2-hour ride for me from my house in nearby Mt Baker, 'least it was this summer, last time I did it, a while prior to the STP. (Clearly I'm no speed demon!) We can break into different speed groups, if enough people show up to make that worthwhile. Plans may be adjusted, ride shortened or lengthened depending on who shows up and how we all feel. The forecast looks fantastic right now. I'll be on my butterscotch Saluki, wearing wool...;) Let me know if you think you'll come along, we can wait for you. Rob in Seattle ___ By the way Here's a route guide: http://www.trimbleoutdoors.com/ViewTrip/273594 and... a Google Map of Pert's Deli: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=qsource=s_qhl=engeocode=q=Pert's+A+... - Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text -- 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: My First S24O
Rob, Looks like a great trip, but how does one get to the secret gravel path? Russ On Aug 30, 12:39 pm, Rob Harrison robha...@gmail.com wrote: This past weekend I finally got a chance to try a S24O. What a great idea! It was a gorgeous weekend in the Seattle area. I rode out to Vashon Island from our house in the Mt. Baker neighborhood--one way about 22 miles plus a nice ferry ride. Not epic by any means, but perfect for my first time bike camping. I rode my 650B Saluki. The draw was the Vintage Motorcycle Enthusiasts Isle of Vashon TT, a vintage motorcycle rally I have attended for many years on various motorcycles. I sold my last bike a couple months ago (http://bigbirdcage.blogspot.com/2010/05/selling-my-motorcycle.html ) but didn't want to let not having a motorcycle get in the way of hanging out with old friends. For the last six years we've camped at the Eagles Club, which always proves to be interesting. A nice big grassy lawn for tents, very cheap drinks in the evening and a big ol' breakfast buffet in the morning. Nothin' like camping at the bar;) Here are some pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/robharrison/sets/72157624837312162/with/... A few things worked really well: • I switched out my 8-speed 12-28 cassette and DA 7800-series rear derailleur for a Harris Cyclery custom 13-34 cassette and an XTR RD, along with a new SRAM chain. I was really glad I did! I was able to shift into the 26T chainring and 34T sprocket and slowly toodle on up the ~300' elevation gain from the ferry. The XTR RD shifts as well as the DA. Took a little getting used to the low-normal, since it reversed the function on the levers on the ErgoPower brifters. This particular Harris custom cassette number CS837 (http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/k7.html#8 ) has the following sprockets: 13-15-17-19-21-23-26-34. There's a big jump between the 26T and the 34T, and that is the only problematic gear change. It does eventually jump up there though. I may try fiddling with the barrel adjusters, see if that makes any difference. • With the rains fast approaching, I decided to switch tires, from my beloved Pari-Motos to the Schwalbe Marathons I bought from Franklyn. I put in a set of Schwalbe tubes while I was at it. While they don't feel as nice as the Pari-Motos, I really appreciate the extra confidence of knowing I'm unlikely to flat. This ride went through a fair amount of industrial area with bad pavement, and not having to worry as much about glass in the road was super nice. • I'm liking the Trail Designs Caldera Ti-Tri stove. The whole thing is super light and compact, and burns alcohol or wood. Nicest thing about alcohol is it's so quiet! A couple things I'll change when I can: • The medium Wald basket is a touch small...though I wouldn't necessarily want to carry a heavier load up front. I'm saving up for a PlatRack, which I can take off more easily when it's not necessary. I haven't found the basket as universally useful as I thought it would be. • My yellow Ortleib Backroller Classic panniers worked totally fine, but were a bit of a pain to get in an out of, and clash with the butterscotch of the Saluki. (Oh NO! ;)) I didn't have a handlebar bag, and I was using my Panasonic GF-1, which doesn't quite fit in a jersey pocket. Maybe I'll try Grant's strap technique. Eventually I'd like to invest in a SaddleSack Large. • Definitely would like a lighter shelter. Looking at either making a RayWay tarp and bug net, or a hammock. I like the Warbonnet Blackbird hammock. Between cutting down the weight of luggage + rack, and a lighter shelter I could probably take ~7 lbs off the setup. Which would probably be made up in food, if I was camping somewhere besides the lawn outside a bar:) Rob in Seattle -- 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: Rainy Day Hill ride
You are an animal! I took an easy ride up to the Interurban and back from QA yesterday, that was plenty for me. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
