[RBW] Just another amazing day on a bike.

2012-02-25 Thread Manuel Acosta
Great couple of days of Winter in California. Days like these you don't need epic rides to fulfill your cycling needs just a couple of friends and a little bit of dirt. Some noted adventures. Riding with a buddy of mine who hasn't ridden since his crash a year ago along Redwood Rd. What better

[RBW] Re: refurbed Curt Goodrich

2012-02-25 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
They're berthoud fenders, powdercoated, not painted. -- 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/-/62vdGXK9Ow0J. To post to this group, send email

[RBW] Re: Unique Hillborne for sale on the Bay

2012-02-25 Thread Jay in Tel Aviv
Don't get me wrong, there are v-brakes on my Sam because I put them there. Like Patrick, I have found cantis to be difficult. Don't know if that's the brakes or my limited wrenching skills, but there it is. To me, v-brakes and 26 wheels = MTB, calipers and 700c = road bike. Doesn't mean anything

[RBW] MUSA Knickers - Sartorial Slippery Slope

2012-02-25 Thread jimD
Dear RBW list, Please help! I recently got some of these (black ones) and have been wearing them pretty much all the time around the house. They are totally comfortable, they are great on the bike. They are perfect for my commute. Yesterday I found out they are pretty much perfect to wear

Re: [RBW] MUSA Knickers - Sartorial Slippery Slope

2012-02-25 Thread Andrew
On Sat, Feb 25, 2012 at 8:16 AM, jimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote: Dear RBW list, Please help! I recently got some of these (black ones) and have been wearing them pretty much all the time around the house. They are totally comfortable, they are great on the bike. They are perfect for my

Re: [RBW] MUSA Knickers - Sartorial Slippery Slope

2012-02-25 Thread Seth Vidal
Start a fan club because you're my hero! -sv On Feb 25, 2012 11:17 AM, jimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote: Dear RBW list, Please help! I recently got some of these (black ones) and have been wearing them pretty much all the time around the house. They are totally comfortable, they are

[RBW] Re: Grant, in (or soon to be) in print.

2012-02-25 Thread grant
THis is great. Pub--and I got a super publisher--- is concerned that if I offer signed copies, bookstores will feel competed against and won't buy, and then the whole thing caves in and (in my words) becomes one of those things only RIV sells, at which point the pub is bummed and I'm poison. I'm

[RBW] Re: MUSA Knickers - Sartorial Slippery Slope

2012-02-25 Thread William
Rivendell MUSA knickers are not hipster wear anyway. Wear them with pride! Try a set of the pants, too. On Saturday, February 25, 2012 8:16:56 AM UTC-8, JimD wrote: Dear RBW list, Please help! I recently got some of these (black ones) and have been wearing them pretty much all the

Re: [RBW] MUSA Knickers - Sartorial Slippery Slope

2012-02-25 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Give in gracefully and post a photo. Patrick be-knickered myself Moore On Sat, Feb 25, 2012 at 9:16 AM, jimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote: Dear RBW list, Please help! I recently got some of these (black ones) and have been wearing them pretty much all the time around the house. They are

Re: [RBW] Grant, in (or soon to be) in print.

2012-02-25 Thread robert zeidler
Your thinking is sound. Don't do signed copies. On Saturday, February 25, 2012, grant wrote: THis is great. Pub--and I got a super publisher--- is concerned that if I offer signed copies, bookstores will feel competed against and won't buy, and then the whole thing caves in and (in my words)

Re: [RBW] Grant, in (or soon to be) in print.

2012-02-25 Thread robert zeidler
Part deux. If one wants a signed copy, purchase at retail and send to you. On Saturday, February 25, 2012, robert zeidler wrote: Your thinking is sound. Don't do signed copies. On Saturday, February 25, 2012, grant wrote: THis is great. Pub--and I got a super publisher--- is concerned that

Re: [RBW] Grant, in (or soon to be) in print.

2012-02-25 Thread Eric Daume
How about signed copies are $5 extra, with the difference going to Smile Train or something? But that might still annoy other retailers. On Sat, Feb 25, 2012 at 12:08 PM, robert zeidler zeidler.rob...@gmail.comwrote: Part deux. If one wants a signed copy, purchase at retail and send to you.

Re: [RBW] Grant, in (or soon to be) in print.

2012-02-25 Thread robert zeidler
Yep. On Saturday, February 25, 2012, Eric Daume wrote: How about signed copies are $5 extra, with the difference going to Smile Train or something? But that might still annoy other retailers. On Sat, Feb 25, 2012 at 12:08 PM, robert zeidler zeidler.rob...@gmail.com wrote: Part deux. If

[RBW] Re: Just another amazing day on a bike.

2012-02-25 Thread dougP
Nice photos, Manny. I especially like the ones where you have a BW and a color of nearly the same shot. It's an interesting contrast. Hope all that greenery lasts longer up there. Absent any more rain, our So Cal hills will be dried out within a few weeks. Good for you to encourage your buddy

Re: [RBW] MUSA Knickers - Sartorial Slippery Slope

2012-02-25 Thread jimD
William, You are correct sir. However I'm sensing that they may be considered inappropriate, from a sartorial point of view, as work attire for a senior type person (a.k.a., old fart). Perhaps I'm making a career limiting move? -JimD anxiety ridden in the ant farms of silicon valley On Feb

Re: [RBW] Grant, in (or soon to be) in print.

2012-02-25 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I'd pay $10 extra if Grant would draw a little picture on the flyleaf. On Sat, Feb 25, 2012 at 10:28 AM, robert zeidler zeidler.rob...@gmail.com wrote: Yep. On Saturday, February 25, 2012, Eric Daume wrote: How about signed copies are $5 extra, with the difference going to Smile Train or

Re: [RBW] MUSA Knickers - Sartorial Slippery Slope

2012-02-25 Thread William
I work in high tech as well. South Hayward but our home office is in Milpitas. I admit I've never worn my MUSA knickers to work, and I have two pair. I'm 43. On Saturday, February 25, 2012 10:39:37 AM UTC-8, JimD wrote: William, You are correct sir. However I'm sensing that they may

Re: [RBW] MUSA Knickers - Sartorial Slippery Slope

2012-02-25 Thread jimD
Wear em - We can be the pioneers of a fashion revolution. -JimD On Feb 25, 2012, at 11:52 AM, William wrote: I work in high tech as well. South Hayward but our home office is in Milpitas. I admit I've never worn my MUSA knickers to work, and I have two pair. I'm 43. On Saturday,

Re: [RBW] MUSA Knickers - Sartorial Slippery Slope

2012-02-25 Thread Allan in Portland
On Saturday, February 25, 2012 10:39:37 AM UTC-8, JimD wrote: William, You are correct sir. However I'm sensing that they may be considered inappropriate, from a sartorial point of view, as work attire for a senior type person (a.k.a., old fart). Easily remedied with a pair of argyle

Re: [RBW] MUSA Knickers - Sartorial Slippery Slope

2012-02-25 Thread jimD
Excellent, With the argyle socks could I wear the ensemble to church? Oh, wait, that would mean I'd have to join a church. -JimD The Buddhists might take me - plus fours and all. On Feb 25, 2012, at 1:20 PM, Allan in Portland wrote: On Saturday, February 25, 2012 10:39:37 AM UTC-8, JimD

Re: [RBW] MUSA Knickers - Sartorial Slippery Slope

2012-02-25 Thread William
Your OP title referred to a slippery slope. Where do you fear your fashion sense will take you next now that you've allowed yourself to 'rock' the knicks? On Saturday, February 25, 2012 1:39:11 PM UTC-8, JimD wrote: Excellent, With the argyle socks could I wear the ensemble to church? Oh,

Re: [RBW] Grant, in (or soon to be) in print.

2012-02-25 Thread Peter Pesce
OR... Tell your pub you'll include a number of signed copies (10% maybe?) with any order a bookstore places. Then everyone's happy. The worst that could happen is you get 100,000 orders and have to sign 10,000 or so books! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Re: MUSA Knickers - Sartorial Slippery Slope

2012-02-25 Thread Bruce Herbitter
Second on the pants. I love, love, love them. When they were on sale, I bought a 2d pair. Realizing they were discontinuing, I bought a 3rd pr. I much prefer them to tights, although below freezing, I'll wear them OVER a pair of wool tights. Wore my blue pr of MUSA pants today on a cold and windy

Re: [RBW] MUSA Knickers - Sartorial Slippery Slope

2012-02-25 Thread Bertin753
Be sure to add a yellow sweater vest. Patrick Moore iPhone On Feb 25, 2012, at 2:39 PM, jimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote: Excellent, With the argyle socks could I wear the ensemble to church? Oh, wait, that would mean I'd have to join a church. -JimD The Buddhists might take me - plus

[RBW] Re: Two more items For Sale: Nitto Tech Deluxe and Loyal Designs Handlebar bag

2012-02-25 Thread William
The bag and the stem are paid for and shipped and now the 3TTT Morphe handlebar is up on ebay starting at $1. http://www.ebay.com/itm/260966064938?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 If you like Nitto Noodles because of the swept back tops, but wished they were available with

Re: [RBW] MUSA Knickers - Sartorial Slippery Slope

2012-02-25 Thread jimD
Well I'm thinking brightly colored hawaiian shirts would make fine riding garments. Sort of a contrarian version of the run of the mill ghastly lycra bike attire. They might 'meld' with the MUSA knicker as work fashion. How would such shirts go with the argyle socks? Where does one find wool

Re: [RBW] Re: MUSA Knickers - Sartorial Slippery Slope

2012-02-25 Thread jimD
MUSA pants and shorts are on my list. Shoot, I'm re-tooling my entire wardrobe. Seriously, these suckers are comfortable. I'm wearing them all the time. -JimD I've become a MUSA fashionista. On Feb 25, 2012, at 2:17 PM, Bruce Herbitter wrote: Second on the pants. I love, love, love them. When

[RBW] Two Wheels. All Ways. (Jon Grant's work)

2012-02-25 Thread Joe Bartoe
Hi Everyone, We have just uploaded a line of t-shirts onto our online shop featuring Jon Grant's fantastic drawings: http://shop.synapticcycles.com/?cat=37 The majority of the proceeds go directly to Jon and 10% will be donated to CureSearch for Children's Cancer. I know I've been hitting

[RBW] Re: Grant, in (or soon to be) in print.

2012-02-25 Thread Philip Williamson
Sign 'em on the sly as Rosco Bubbe. No one would object, since it's just bizarre, and in 40 years they'll be worth a mint. Philip Philip Williamson pics from the NAHBS preview in Portland: www.biketinker.com On Feb 25, 8:59 am, grant grant...@gmail.com wrote: THis is great. Pub--and I got a

[RBW] RE: Two Wheels. All Ways. (Jon Grant's work)

2012-02-25 Thread Joe Bartoe
Forgot to mention that if you are going to NAHBS, we'll be selling the shirts for $25 there. The $30 on the website includes shipping. joe Joe Bartoe Synaptic Cycles Bicycle Rentals, Inc. email: j...@synapticcycles.com website: www.synapticcycles.com Twitter: @synapticcycles phone:

[RBW] Re: MUSA Knickers - Sartorial Slippery Slope

2012-02-25 Thread Beth H
If you can wear the knicks at work and your employer doesn't mind, you've won. Relax and work in comfort. Beth trying to decide if a sixth ear piercing will raise eyebrows at my synagogue gig Hamon -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: Grant, in (or soon to be) in print.

2012-02-25 Thread dougP
Phil: This could be a problem. What about the people who want their copy signed by A. Homer Hilsen, Sam Hillborne, or Betty Foy? OTH, one may not know what signature would appear on an autographed copy dougP On Feb 25, 7:28 pm, Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com wrote: Sign