[RBW] Happy Solstice

2014-12-22 Thread Chris Chen
Nerds. https://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/16077851225/ -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: (OT) What Kind of Snowshoes Should I Get?

2014-12-22 Thread Chris Chen
+1 MSR snowshoes, but Amit, you're a big specimen so floatation is important. Rent a few pairs and find out what you like. cchen, who has MSRs On Sat, Dec 20, 2014 at 6:43 PM, Neil neil.h.do...@gmail.com wrote: The wife and I have ancient pairs of Atlas that have always done well in the wet,

[RBW] Re: (OT) What Kind of Snowshoes Should I Get?

2014-12-22 Thread Jon in the foothills of Central Colorado
In March the Rangers at Rocky Mountain National Park offer back country guided trips.Last time we did it there was 50 of packed powder and 24 of fresh powder. They take you off trail ,across frozen lakes and we even jumped off 8 ft ledges.They teach you to traverse down steep slopes

Re: [RBW] Happy Solstice

2014-12-22 Thread Goshen Peter
Riv tested, cat approved! On Dec 22, 2014 3:02 AM, Chris Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote: Nerds. https://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/16077851225/ -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Re: Happy Solstice

2014-12-22 Thread Surlyprof
Are those dyno christmas lights or did you find a REALLY long extension cord for the next ride?! John On Monday, December 22, 2014 12:02:58 AM UTC-8, Christopher Chen wrote: Nerds. https://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/16077851225/ -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. --

Re: [RBW] shimano cx-70 canti question

2014-12-22 Thread Tim Gavin
I have similar issues with the vintage Shimano XT-M730 cantilevers on my KOM--if I have the pads as close as I like for nice, strong braking, I can't pull enough slack on the straddle cable to remove the QR end from the canti arm. For me, the QR button on the Tektro TRP RRL levers gives me the

Re: [RBW] shimano cx-70 canti question

2014-12-22 Thread Garth
Replace just the pads Mike, Shimano road pads or *any* other brand Shimano road compatible pad . The lesser CX-50 does not use cartridge pads fwiw and are specific to that brake only . On Saturday, December 20, 2014 2:30:02 PM UTC-5, mike goldman wrote: i have my eye on the CX 70 brakes

Re: [RBW] Re: The new cycling revolution starts NOW! With one custom bike part! (Modified Silver Shifter)

2014-12-22 Thread Toby Whitfield
Very cool. How did you make the design file? Did the 3d printer place scan your prototype? Toby Toronto -- 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: Happy Solstice

2014-12-22 Thread Kieran J
Safety first! Festivity-ity ... also first! KJ On Monday, December 22, 2014 3:02:58 AM UTC-5, Christopher Chen wrote: Nerds. https://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/16077851225/ -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: What's your winter project?

2014-12-22 Thread Beth H
If I can really get it together -- AND the winter here stays balmy enough for my tools not to hurt when I pick them up in an uninsulated workspace! -- then the most ambitious thing I've got planned is to tear down and fully overhaul my '99 All-Rounder, which hasn't had bearings re-done since

[RBW] Re: I WANT ONE OF EACH.....AHEM Grant

2014-12-22 Thread Geoffrey
It's a swiss army pioneer knife. Just buy one for thirty bucks and get it engraved locally. Cna't help on the hats, etc. http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Swiss-Pioneer-Pocket-Knife/dp/B000687B4O/ref=pd_sim_sbs_sg_1?ie=UTF8refRID=1WXRMMTVQ65NT0T5VN0G On Friday, December 19, 2014 3:28:11 PM

[RBW] Re: What's your winter project?

2014-12-22 Thread Geoffrey
First goal is to sell the absolutely cherry Specialized Sequoia I have. It's up on the ebay right now. Next is to do some work on a 62cm old school 1985 or 1986 Mongoose Chrome MTN Bike. I gave it to my bro but I'm going to rebuild the head set, the BB and rebuild the very cool Araya wheel

Re: [RBW] Re: What's your winter project?

2014-12-22 Thread Dan McNamara
A couple of small projects. Continue on the garage cleanout - too many bits for projects that are never going to happen. Try to straighten out front shifting on a bike with the Suntour XCD 50.4 BCD cranket. Just not working yet. Get some riding in! Dan in Marin On Mon, Dec 22, 2014 at 11:22 AM,

[RBW] Re: Which is best: Roll-out or default tire size on cyclecomputer or measuring wheel vertically?

2014-12-22 Thread Benz, Sunnyvale, CA
On Sunday, December 21, 2014 3:27:25 AM UTC+8, Lynne Fitz wrote: This way: http://lynnerides.blogspot.com/2014/04/technical-aside-calibrating-bike.html Note that you're using RidewithGPS as the reference. While this is likely ideal for all cuesheets and distances gleamed from RidewithGPS, I

[RBW] The heartbreak of zip-tied fenders

2014-12-22 Thread BSWP
Well, it's not so bad, actually... these aren't fancy Honjos or even aluminium from VO, just shiny silver plastic ones that I have had around for a while. I just can't pull together the various small bolts and such ahead of an upcoming ride, so they're 'tied in place. And 99% rattle-free...

[RBW] FS: Acorn Bars Tall Rando Bag and Medium Saddle Bag Black

2014-12-22 Thread Dan McNamara
These are both unused. Turns out the Tall Rando is too tall and crowds the levers. Of course I have the matching saddlebag as well. Going to head in a different direction so they are both p for grabs. Recent vintage so the latest material per the Acorn Bags site. The Tall Rando has been out of

Re: [RBW] Re: The new cycling revolution starts NOW! With one custom bike part! (Modified Silver Shifter)

2014-12-22 Thread Bill Lindsay
my brother in law is an AutoCAD guy. so i sketched an dimesioned my drawing and he put it into AutoCAD -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Which is best: Roll-out or default tire size on cyclecomputer or measuring wheel vertically?

2014-12-22 Thread Brian Campbell
Lets use a different example: Question: Hi list. I was wondering how I would go about making a pot of organic, beef bone broth, as I don't eat carbs. Any suggestions? Answer: You don't need organic beef bone broth. You should eat Chips Ahoy cookies instead. On Saturday, December 20, 2014

[RBW] Re: Which is best: Roll-out or default tire size on cyclecomputer or measuring wheel vertically?

2014-12-22 Thread Lynne Fitz
Yeah, I do use RWGPS. I think it is the best thing since sliced bread, although I do take all vertical feet claims with a grain of salt. Wearing my other hat, as a member of the Randonneurs USA Routes committee; our job is to vet brevet routes. I get routes submitted as 1) a cue sheet, and,

Re: [RBW] Re: Which is best: Roll-out or default tire size on cyclecomputer or measuring wheel vertically?

2014-12-22 Thread Deacon Patrick
Brian, Please re-read what I wrote. My response was nothing like your example. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, December 22, 2014 6:14:43 PM UTC-7, Brian Campbell wrote: Lets use a different example: Question: Hi list. I was wondering how I would go about making a pot of organic, beef

Re: [RBW] Re: Which is best: Roll-out or default tire size on cyclecomputer or measuring wheel vertically?

2014-12-22 Thread Deacon Patrick
An actual parallel would be: Question: Which is best: electric, hand, or pocket knife can opener when making beef stew? Response: I don't use a can opener. I first make beef broth by ... I really appreciate the deeper, fuller flavor and increased nutrition. With abandon, Patrick On Monday,

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 58cm Hunqapillar on CL Modesto for $2,000

2014-12-22 Thread Dave Brandt
Looks like the seller reposted it on ebay for $3000. http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.viewalt=webid=221642024496 -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 58cm Hunqapillar on CL Modesto for $2,000

2014-12-22 Thread cyclotourist
Well that's kinda' weird... wonder why the price discrepancy between the two? On Mon, Dec 22, 2014 at 9:06 PM, Dave Brandt pacificabra...@gmail.com wrote: Looks like the seller reposted it on ebay for $3000. http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.viewalt=webid=221642024496 -- You received this

[RBW] PSA: 58cm Quickbeam FS East Bay

2014-12-22 Thread cyclotourist
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/4814586180.html -- Cheers, David Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this