[RBW] FS: Fire Sale

2013-10-05 Thread Corwin
Hi - I recently lost a Berthoud Aspin and Nitto Frog to a bike thief and need to recover the costs of replacing the saddle and post. I also have three kids in college. So I'm offering some of my stuff that has been laying around at fire sale prices. 1) Velocity Fusion 700c rim laced to a

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter cycling pants

2013-10-05 Thread clayton bailey
Patrick, you made me laugh. Thank you! On Friday, October 4, 2013 6:20 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Be sure to let us see the runway photos when you've made some. Seriously, if you don't mind looking a bit retro, they are very practical. OTOH, one cold morning I had ridden

Re: [RBW] Re: FS B17 Special honey/copper

2013-10-05 Thread cyclotourist
Hi Reid, I only see a single post... Anyways, the standard B17 has black enamel rails/hardware, non-chamfored leather edges, and simple rivets holding the saddle on. Possibly thinner, less select leather. The Champion Special has copper plated rails/hardware, chamfored leather edges, hand-hammered

[RBW] Re: FS: Fire Sale

2013-10-05 Thread Evan
Hi Corwin, I'd like the Icebreaker Merino Wool T-Shirt. (Tried to reply off list but couldn't. Pardon.) Please reply to me off list if you can. Otherwise I'll find a way, tomorrow, to write to you off list. Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter cycling pants

2013-10-05 Thread Patrick Moore
I seem to have that effect on many people. WRT the anecdote, my feelings were rather hurt by the lady's comment -- which she made in all innocence, I believe. I don't think I dress for fashion or for a look -- unless it is to flaunt retro jerseys and other kit if the teams are at least 30 years

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter cycling pants

2013-10-05 Thread clayton bailey
I will look into the Levis. Thanks for the tip! On Friday, October 4, 2013 10:03 PM, Jimmy Hutch ji...@jimmyhutchinson.com wrote: Hey, Clay, Sorry to hear about your bum knee and good luck with the REI stuff.  I realize my reply is a tad late to the game but I must plug the Levi's commuter

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter cycling pants

2013-10-05 Thread Mojo
For 17 years I have used Sporthill's XC pant for cross country skiing and winter riding. http://www.sporthill.com/products2011.php?ProductGroup=2100 They are warm into the 20s, teens without significant winds, and to zero with a light nylon shell. For down to -30F I use light wool

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter cycling pants

2013-10-05 Thread Mojo
Oh and for downhill skiing, I just pull a pair of robust Patagonia shell pants over these. On Saturday, October 5, 2013 6:51:33 AM UTC-6, Mojo wrote: For 17 years I have used Sporthill's XC pant for cross country skiing and winter riding.

[RBW] Re: Winter cycling pants

2013-10-05 Thread Marc Irwin
I have found a good wool base layer and MUSA pants are simple, versatile and keep me comfortable in Michigan winters. I ride nearly every day. Marc On Friday, October 4, 2013 11:55:35 AM UTC-4, Clayton wrote: I have bum knees and the cold is locking them up. I am looking for

Re: [RBW] Re: FS B17 Special honey/copper

2013-10-05 Thread hsmitham
and possibly better leather. Moo! ~Hugh On Friday, October 4, 2013 11:22:43 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Reid, I only see a single post... Anyways, the standard B17 has black enamel rails/hardware, non-chamfored leather edges, and simple rivets holding the saddle on. Possibly

[RBW] Re: Winter cycling pants

2013-10-05 Thread Clayton
I have had several knee surgeries and have a cadaver ligament (ACL arthrograft) in my left knee, which I think is worn out. Either that or I tore the meniscusagain. Arthritis has struck both as I had a meniscus tear and surgery on the right knee too. I have some MUSA knickers. I will keep

[RBW] Re: First Meeting of The Sunrise Coffee Tea Club

2013-10-05 Thread EGNolan
The Indianapolis charter is in full swing. I've been doing this regularly the past several months. It's a good reason to get out watch the sunrise. Best, Eric -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: FS: Fire Sale

2013-10-05 Thread Corwin
Dynamo wheel is now spoken for. Thanks for your interest. Corwin On Saturday, October 5, 2013 9:29:25 AM UTC-7, Corwin wrote: So far, the Brooks saddle and Icebreaker t-shirt are spoken for. I appear to have left out the size of the Injurishi Handlebar Bag. It is a small (22cm wide X 25

[RBW] updated for sale listing 650b wheels etc.

2013-10-05 Thread dylan alverson
1. *ESGE Pletscher Double Kickstand black * $35 shipped 2. *650b rear wheel phil wood hi low 7 speed* for freewheel laced to weinman zac 19(note this rim seems to be a tad oversized and seats tires a little harder than others I have tried. $100 shipped 3 *brown vintage brooks professional*

Re: [RBW] Winter cycling pants

2013-10-05 Thread David T.
I am a Canadian from Northern Ontario. Cold on your knees may not be a cause of your knee pain. Putting wraps and bandages on might just make it feel worse. You don't need much on your legs. Above about 7 degrees celsius ( 45 degrees fahrenheit ) shorts are appropriate. I love seeing the

[RBW] WTB: 56cm Rambouillet or Hilsen

2013-10-05 Thread mho
Looking for orange Rambouillet in 56cm. Or blue Hilsen in 56cm/650b combination. An eyedrop or two of beausage, ok. A bucket of beausage, no. Thanks for looking. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [RBW] Winter cycling pants

2013-10-05 Thread Peter Morgano
I grew up in the mountains in upstate NY and have to agree, if your core is warm your extremities will be warm. I focused on layers on my core and in below freezing weather my hands feet and knees are still warm. If you have good core layering you shouldn't need super pants. On Oct 5, 2013 1:07

Re: [RBW] Winter cycling pants

2013-10-05 Thread Anne Paulson
Can I just request that people not generalize from their own experience to everyone else's? If *your* core is warm, your extremities are warm, but that is not true for me, nor is it true for many other people. If I sit in my tent, in my sleeping bag, using my iPhone, on a cold night my hands will

Re: [RBW] Re: FS B17 Special honey/copper

2013-10-05 Thread Nick Worthington
Select has highest quality, natural finish, leather - in addition the the features of the Special. Nick W On Friday, October 4, 2013 11:22:43 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: I have no idea what makes a Select model selective. -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Winter cycling pants

2013-10-05 Thread Peter Morgano
Its actually science, but no one ever said you cant argue against science. Try an Android phone, maybe it will keep your hands warmer. On Sat, Oct 5, 2013 at 3:49 PM, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote: Can I just request that people not generalize from their own experience to everyone

Re: [RBW] Winter cycling pants

2013-10-05 Thread Deacon Patrick
Good point, Anne, though the principle is still at work for you; however, people have different circulation systems and sitting still in a tent is different than a body in motion generating a lot more heat and pumping a lot more volume of blood from the core to the extremities. Also, we

Re: [RBW] Winter cycling pants

2013-10-05 Thread Tim McNamara
Did you actually mean to say that? Because, you know, condescending to Anne and also incorrect. The notion of if your core is warm, your extremities are warm is not scientifically valid. It's folklore and ignores- for one thing- the science of thermal radiation and- for another- variations

Re: [RBW] Winter cycling pants

2013-10-05 Thread Anne Paulson
I kinda wonder about acclimation. I live in sunny California now, but I grew up in New Jersey, where it sometimes snows in the winter, and I went to college in Rhode Island, where it tends to be 33 degrees and raining in the winter. And I never acclimated. I was just always cold in the winter.

Re: [RBW] Winter cycling pants

2013-10-05 Thread Peter Morgano
Wow, this is the last I comment on this thread but I don't think anyone called anyone stupid or told them they don't feel how they feel. Seems like you just hyper personalized the issue. If people can't comment on their personal experiences because they might offending someone then it's a pretty

Re: [RBW] Winter cycling pants

2013-10-05 Thread Peter Morgano
Personally I was listening to this guy, but what does he know? http://janheine.wordpress.com/2013/01/15/staying-warm/ On Oct 5, 2013 5:38 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: Wow, this is the last I comment on this thread but I don't think anyone called anyone stupid or told them

[RBW] 200km in January suggestions

2013-10-05 Thread RonaTD
Calling all warm weather randonneurs. I'm planning to finish an R-12 in January. Since the first 11 will all have occurred in Wisconsin, I'm hoping to reward myself by doing the last one somewhere a bit more, ah, clement. So, please weigh in with your suggestions for a great 200km brevet (or a

[RBW] Re: 200km in January suggestions

2013-10-05 Thread Deacon Patrick
We always have fabulous weather in Colorado. But then I love all weather. Grin. Point being, you may want to be a wee bit more specific in defining what fabulous weather is to you. Double grin. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, October 5, 2013 3:49:24 PM UTC-6, RonaTD wrote: Calling all

Re: [RBW] Winter cycling pants

2013-10-05 Thread Deacon Patrick
Hey Tim, it is science, though poorly worded representation of the concept. The scientific principle is that if we are working enough to generate extra heat (more than our core needs), our body releases the warm blood tot he extremities to both warm them up and cool it off so we don't overheat;

Re: [RBW] Re: FS B17 Special honey/copper

2013-10-05 Thread Kieran J
Does the Select not also have a hex adjustment at the nose, a la An-Atomica? Maybe I'm thinking of something else.. KJ On Saturday, October 5, 2013 3:58:57 PM UTC-4, Nick Worthington wrote: Select has highest quality, natural finish, leather - in addition the the features of the Special.

[RBW] FS: Salsa Vaya

2013-10-05 Thread Kellie Stapleton
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gRgepF0ezG8/UlCUQwwnv5I/AHM/p8HHb-3Uy44/s1600/vaya_web011.jpg Vaya complete, custom built, 52cm. Let me know if you're interested or want to know the components. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: FS B17 Special honey/copper

2013-10-05 Thread sameness
In addition to below, the Select's frame and rails have a coarse matte black finish, presumably for less chance of slippage (?), or possibly as just another point of differentiation. Also, as of at least a couple of years ago, the tension bolt still relied on the trusty Brooks spanner, though

[RBW] 200km in January suggestions

2013-10-05 Thread Frank Quan
Rainbow 200 in San Diego. Ride north through inland San Diego County to Rainbow then go to the coast and head south back to La Jolla. I think its on the 20th next year. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] 200km in January suggestions

2013-10-05 Thread Bill Lindsay
please consider the Point Reyes Lighthouse 200 with San Francisco Randonneurs -- 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] Re: Northern East Bay Mixed Terrain Ride-- Sunday, October 6th

2013-10-05 Thread Jeremy Till
One final bump! See you all in the morning. On Saturday, September 7, 2013 9:24:13 AM UTC-7, Jeremy Till wrote: Hey Folks- I've had this idea since doing a mixed terrain ride down in Manny's home stomping grounds in the Southern East Bay, back in the beginning of June. Manny stopped by

Re: [RBW] 200km in January suggestions

2013-10-05 Thread Ted Durant
Definitely on the list! Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI On Oct 5, 2013, at 8:39 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: please consider the Point Reyes Lighthouse 200 with San Francisco Randonneurs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW

Re: [RBW] 200km in January suggestions

2013-10-05 Thread Ken Mattina
looks like it's all filled up http://www.sfrandonneurs.org/point-reyes-lighthouse-200km-registration-limit-reached.htm On Sat, Oct 5, 2013 at 6:57 PM, Ted Durant teddur...@gmail.com wrote: Definitely on the list! Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI On Oct 5, 2013, at 8:39 PM, Bill Lindsay

Re: [RBW] 200km in January suggestions

2013-10-05 Thread Ken Mattina
wow 150 randonneurs already signed up for a January ride On Sat, Oct 5, 2013 at 7:16 PM, Ken Mattina ken.matt...@gmail.com wrote: looks like it's all filled up http://www.sfrandonneurs.org/point-reyes-lighthouse-200km-registration-limit-reached.htm On Sat, Oct 5, 2013 at 6:57 PM, Ted

Re: [RBW] 200km in January suggestions

2013-10-05 Thread Anne Paulson
There's a randonee on a Wednesday? Or was that a randonee for a previous year? On Sat, Oct 5, 2013 at 7:16 PM, Ken Mattina ken.matt...@gmail.com wrote: looks like it's all filled up http://www.sfrandonneurs.org/point-reyes-lighthouse-200km-registration-limit-reached.htm On Sat, Oct 5, 2013

Re: [RBW] 200km in January suggestions

2013-10-05 Thread Ken Mattina
Oops my bad that's the 2013 schedule. That's still an awful lot of riders for a January ride. On Sat, Oct 5, 2013 at 7:41 PM, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote: There's a randonee on a Wednesday? Or was that a randonee for a previous year? On Sat, Oct 5, 2013 at 7:16 PM, Ken

[RBW] Re: WTB: 56cm Rambouillet or Hilsen

2013-10-05 Thread blakcloud
Right now on eBayhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/161117584040?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649ending very soon (relative to when this was posted), a Hilsen. I am tempted but I have spent my yearly budget for bikes this year. On Friday, October 4, 2013 7:43:58 PM UTC-4, mho wrote:

[RBW] WTB: 56cm Rambouillet or Hilsen

2013-10-05 Thread bo richardson
i have a very nice green 56 with skf bb sugino alpina cranks and lots of ultergra nitto stem and seatpost essentially a fresh build and new drivetrain i found out the expensive way i am a 54 and i am keeping the blue 54 rambouillet and would like to sell the 56 rather than store it over the

Re: [RBW] Re: So Cal Riders - CicLAvia this Sunday?

2013-10-05 Thread Bryan
It doesn't look like there's interest in a coordinated CicLAvia ride, so I'm just going to play it by ear tomorrow. David - hopefully I'll run into to you somewhere on the route! Bryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: So Cal Riders - CicLAvia this Sunday?

2013-10-05 Thread cyclotourist
It's looking like I won't even be able to make it. Grandparents came out and we're playing it by ear... On 10/5/13, Bryan bwedg...@gmail.com wrote: It doesn't look like there's interest in a coordinated CicLAvia ride, so I'm just going to play it by ear tomorrow. David - hopefully I'll run

[RBW] Re: Country Bike (in the city) Ramble, Portland: Saturday October 5

2013-10-05 Thread Andy Smitty Schmidt
A few of us from the list showed up for this. Bikes were ridden in a Country Bike fashion. Good times were had. Pics herehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/15966859@N07/sets/72157636236039095/ --Smitty -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

Re: [RBW] Re: Country Bike (in the city) Ramble, Portland: Saturday October 5

2013-10-05 Thread Shawn Granton
Thanks Andy! My few photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/urbanadventureleaguepdx/sets/72157636236431653/ Should have some sort of ride report this week. yours, Shawn On Sat, Oct 5, 2013 at 9:45 PM, Andy Smitty Schmidt 54ca...@gmail.comwrote: A few of us from the list showed up for