[RBW] Start of Summer shenanigans.

2013-06-03 Thread Manuel Acosta
Great weekend riding bikes. Some highlights - Checking out and meeting familiar and new folks at the opening of the Rivendell SF Pop-Up store. The pop-up shops looks good, great layout and a good number of demo bikes there not really meant for demoing. The raffle was the highlight of the night

[RBW] Re: Oiling a Select saddle

2013-06-03 Thread Evan
After having read way too many posts, on various forums, about Brooks saddle care, I think the consensus is this: Whether you use Proofide or Obenauf's or neutral Kiwi shoe polish or some other treatment, use it sparingly and not too frequently. How much is sparingly? I like Grant's suggestion

[RBW] Re: Bug protection face mask?

2013-06-03 Thread Manuel Acosta
Mexican Luca Libre Mask. All the way. Pretty sure you can get it at the Pop-up Store... On Monday, June 3, 2013 6:53:54 AM UTC-7, Tim Gavin wrote: The gnats are in full season here in IA, and they're really not that tasty. Does anyone have a suggestion for a nice, breathable face mask? I

[RBW] Re: Oiling a Select saddle

2013-06-03 Thread Joe Bernard
I'm more confused now than before I started this topic. What I usually do is coat the bottom and leave it; coat the top, let sit overnight, polish off, then pretty much ignore Proofiding again unless it becomes painfully obvious it needs it. I guess I'll stick with that. On Monday, June 3,

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