[RBW] Re: The Ocean Air Cycles Docena is totally awesome.

I got a Docena in the same order. I finally got the decaleur set up this week (I went with a Berthoud) and it all works great. I haven't really figured out how that front roll is supposed to work. Is it supposed to give you access to the lower half of the bag without disturbing the stuff on

Re: [RBW] Re: The diet

This website is a great resource! Thanks, Tim! All I really need is a few idiot sheets to know what TO do and what NOT to do (to get started). Good info here. -- Mike On Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at 10:24:49 AM UTC-7, Tim Butterfield wrote: > > Mike, > > My wife and I started LCHF after

Re: [RBW] Triple to double crankset - how to do it gearwise?

So, you have roughly this: http://www.gear-calculator.com/?GR=DERS=26,36,46=13,15,17,19,22,25,30=2200=90=2.6=MPH I found this to be a great tool for experimenting with gearing as mentioned in my build thread. You can use it to check the gear inches on what you have now. Then, use the 'Compare

Re: [RBW] Triple to double crankset - how to do it gearwise?

I converted my Hunqapillar from a 24/36/46 triple to a 24/38 plus double FD and had no issues shifting whatsoever. Could go to 24/40 for the maximum 16 tooth differential. I have that differential on the Bike Friday with the René Herse 36/52 and have no issues shifting either. You can keep the

[RBW] Re: Triple to double crankset - how to do it gearwise?

If you can find a 7 speed 11-28, you will give a similar low to what you have now with a 24 inner ring, 24/28= 0.86; 26/30= 0.87. On the high end, 38 x 11 (3.45) is not far off 46 x 13 (3.54). Most wide-low doubles utilize a cogset of at least 3:1 range (11-34; 12-36, etc) which gets into

[RBW] FS: Shimano RSX 7x3 brifter group

RSX 7x3 brifters. clean and fully functional, clicks through all gears 175mm crank. 46/36/26-ramped/pinned 2 large rings. cartridge bb included but a little rough spinning but very functional RSX long cage rear derailer. indexes well RXS 28.6 clamp front derailer. indexes well some rust on

[RBW] Re: Triple to double crankset - how to do it gearwise?

PS- Will I have to change my derailers, too? I have a Microshift triple derailer up front and a SUNXCD in the back with a long jockey arm on it. This may get too expensive for little benefit. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Triple to double crankset - how to do it gearwise?

History: I use a 26-36-46 up front right now I use a 13-30 7-speed cassette in back (avoids autoshifts with friction that way). Bleriot. 135mm d'outs in the back. This enables 95% of the hills I ride without dropping to the granny ring. But sometimes I must use it. Happy to do so, too. I ain't

[RBW] Re: VO heads up

Thanks for the heads up. Nice deals for sure on some of that stuff. If the rear hub didn't need a spacer for 7 speed I woulda bought it. I also like that it can be taken apart with no tools. 4 bearings, three pawls. Sounds nice. 50$ for a leather sprung saddle??? Nice. Honey. Skived, sprung,

[RBW] Re: Question about Gramicci Rockin Sport Pants given MUSA production hiatus

after the thread, I bought a pair of the nylon and canvas from sierratradingpost. I don't like the cut of the nylons at all, they're not in the same ballpark with MUSA shorts. But I like the canvas shorts a lot. On Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at 6:29:47 PM UTC-5, Evan Baird wrote: > > I used

[RBW] Re: Slightly OT; WTB BURLEY PICCOLO

Now that I have a tandem in addition to the Piccolo, it's time to *borrow* a kid. On Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at 4:16:17 PM UTC-4, EGNolan wrote: > > Thanks All! John it is amazing, The tandem is fun on it's own, but since > the Piccolo doesn't really add much resistance (at least in the

[RBW] Re: The diet

I struggle with the fatigue during the first few weeks and consequently I have never been able to go more than three weeks in ketosis. Usually after 2 weeks I feel myself 'adapting' and start to feel better but then something else happens in life and I veer off course. Supposedly a lot of that

[RBW] Re: Getting the message out.

Regardless of whether Bobbishness is a movement already, it needs to become one if we want to grow the cycling community. The bicycle advocacy world is primarily funded by lycra wearing, charity rider types (primarily white dudes if we're going by the numbers). This is a huge problem,

[RBW] Re: Question about Gramicci Rockin Sport Pants given MUSA production hiatus

I used to be a hardcore Gramicci fan when I was primarily a mountainbiker. Once I started commuting more I always caught the pant legs and tore them up in the chain. So now I only buy bargain basement Levis from Ross. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Wald Basket??

I installed that one on one of our office cruisers, and it didn't hold up very long. The flat parts of the struts bent eventually. I now strictly ziptie a Wald basket to a good rack. I run wald baskets on racks on three bikes. On Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at 4:33:41 AM UTC-7, Michael

[RBW] Re: Wald Basket??

I routinely carry 15 lbs of gear in there with no issues. You can't see them in the picture, but there are wing nuts on the bottom that can be removed to release the basket in a minute or so. I honestly don't think there's much of anything that makes a bike look more dorky then a big bssket,

[RBW] Re: Gravel & Grind bike and gear Yard Sale, July 9th and 10th

Looks like one of the employees has a nicely kitted out X0-1 and there are some other nice shop rat steel bikes too in their gallery...if you're local, I bet it's worth checking out On Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at 10:39:16 AM UTC-5, Gravel & Grind Espresso + Bikes wrote: > > Thought members

[RBW] Re: The diet

Just want to say thanks to all for your speedy and thoughtful replies. I will suck in all the collective input and attempt to put it to good use. It's so nice having such a great bunch of folks to check in with. Just ride! Al On Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at 9:33:04 AM UTC-4, Alan Pickett wrote:

[RBW] Re: The diet

I have been low carb and high fat (for the most part) now for 2 years. I have lost 95 pounds although I gained 25 back from being lazy and drinking more beer and not watching what I eat closely. It really does make a difference for me on my food choices and the scale reflects that. I found

[RBW] Re: Wald Basket??

That's really nicely done, masmojo. You can also use Gear Ties, though I don't know how they do over the course of years. I have the same Soma rack and it's a nice, relatively wide base for the basket.

[RBW] The Ocean Air Cycles Docena is totally awesome.

I got this bag through the last round of pre-orders after kicking myself for missing the first round. I initially ordered it to put on a Weigle that i've been slowly building up but as it is currently unrideable, I figured I would strap it on the SO for a test ride. I gotta say this thing is

[RBW] Re: eCLEM

Not ready to go there yet, but it's something to consider especially that I'm on the tail end of the boomer generation (born in 1952) where health issues can start...arthritis, heart issues...whatever and it looks like you can turn the assist off. If it prolongs your bike-riding life then I say

[RBW] Re: Wald Basket??

http://smg.photobucket.com/user/masmojo/media/20160131_125134_zpsask2ttqw.jpg.html -- 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: Wald Basket??

I got the SOMA Lucas small front rack, it's REALLY good, very reasonably priced and fits most bikes; then I removed the stock Wald struts & fashioned some removable brackets to affix it to the rack. (or you can use zip ties!) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] The diet

It's definitely worth looking at sources like Mark's Daily Apple (even given his gourmet tastes) as he delves into current research and revises his approach based on current findings rather than sticking to an orthodoxy. His findings around cooled rice explaining the "Japan paradox" and the

Re: [RBW] Re: The diet

Mike, My wife and I started LCHF after reading/watching stuff on http://www.dietdoctor.com/ They keep pushing for you to become a member, but you don't have to. There is a lot of good free stuff there also. I signed up for the free emails, which link to more free information and, of course,

[RBW] Re: ACW store just got a big revamp and restock for all you Associated coffeeoutside types.

Thanks guys! Had a ton of orders over the weekend. Got everything process and shipped out Tue-Wed so you should see it soon! René May 28 Nice! Just ordered a cap and a t-shirt. WETH May 28 Looks great! I just ordered a cap to go with my enamel mug! -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] The diet

Let's see, it's been 18 months or so for me, I'm a hundred pounds lighter, have much more energy, can ride dozens of miles on a single cup of coffee and never bonk - all good. 1. I'm a lot clearer mentally and my general mood has definitely improved. I can still get a little groggy at work (desk

[RBW] Re: OT - Help me decide how to spend a day in Sacramento /San Francisco

I'd second Dave's suggestion. The ferry rides are nice. If Amtrak gets you to Oakland, that would be a nice day. City Lights is a must see if you are a book lover. Be sure to check out the upstairs and downstairs and check out the alley next to it where they've put beat poet quotes in the

[RBW] Re: The diet

Great question, Mike. First, we made the choice to get all our nutrition from food. This shifted our supplement budget to our food budget. We follow the "Perfect Health Diet".

[RBW] Re: FS: SR Apex Crank, Shimano 105 FD, and Nitto UI-5EX Threadless Stem

Update: Crankset and Derailleur are sold. Nitto Stem remains. - Mike -- 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] Gravel & Grind bike and gear Yard Sale, July 9th and 10th

Thought members might be interested in a bike and gear yard sale Gravel & Grind has coming up on July 9th and 10th. Steel frames, new and old, racks, tires, bars (Nitto and otherwise), stems, headsets, bags, complete bikes, coffee outside gear... All we do is sell steel frames and practical

[RBW] Re: The diet

Patrick and other ketogenic adoptees: Can you recommend some blogs or websites with good recipe ideas for the ketogenic diet? I've been drawn to the idea for years but never taken the plunge, and I think ignorance of how to do this economically and conveniently has been a major block. I've

Re: [RBW] Re: Thinking of a Riv

I know I sound like a copy-cat but that's what I'm going with :) I'll tell you guys why: My favourite season is autumn when the leaves turn I have a metallic green A/R from 1997 , a harvest gold 2001 Riv road an orange 1993 X0-1 and now I'm adding a maroon Riv mixte in keeping with a

[RBW] Re: Creosote poles, year two.

Thanks, Ian and George. Yes, May no one but me ever be this wimpy! (Though in my ministry to others with brain injury, many are far more challenged than me.) Yesterday I made the mistake of attempting to ride my wife's cargo bike after pumping up her tires. Done in for the day. Vertigo and

[RBW] Re: Wald Basket??

I think if I had a Cheviot with long chainstays I'd do this: http://www.modernbike.com/wald-582-folding-basket-silver We had these folders on all of our errand/commuter bikes. They work well. Once you get into front struts, you have problems at public bike racks. The struts won't go into the

[RBW] Re: The diet

Our family has been low carb since 2011. Understand there is a difference between dipping into ketosis (which happens when fasting from carbs (or all food) for 16 hours or more), and a full on ketogenic diet, which essentially eliminates carbs entirely, and is generally not recommended except

[RBW] The diet

Hi Alan, Bees doing this for a little less than two years now. Here what I found: 1. Have more consistent energy throughout the day and sleep better once I want to sleep. No food comas, huge mood or energy swings. In addition, while I felt less "on my game" when it came to sports the first two

[RBW] The diet

Hey there - I wrapping my head around giving Grants diet a try, and am wondering if those of you have played around with this can answer a couple of questions: 1. Has anyone noticed a change in mood, mentation, or energy level that appears to be associated with being in ketosis? I get fatigue

[RBW] Gravel and Grind

No pics, but i stopped by Gravel and Grind in Frederick MD over the long weekend, and we did a beautiful owner-recommended ride through town and up one of the local "mountains" featuring a bit of gravel and lovely scenery. The shop looks great - we got coffee

[RBW] Re: Wald Basket??

That looks like the same model that Riv is selling as the 'Bosco' basket: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/bskt4.htm Mounted with the included hardware (struts to fork eyelets and to handlebars) it worked fine for light loads. If it were me, I'd get a front rack and put one of these on it:

[RBW] Re: FS: SR Apex Crank, Shimano 105 FD, and Nitto UI-5EX Threadless Stem

Sorry. FD is not 105. Getting my derailleurs mixed up. If anyone wants it with something else, I'll throw it in. If anyone just needs an easy front derailleur, I'll ship it to you for $10. It was great with the triple crankset I also have listed. - Mike On Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at 8:18:58 PM

Re: [RBW] Wald Basket??

I have a black version of that basket. It's OK, but the way it hangs down from the handlebars can cause some interference with brake cables (especially stiffer hydraulic brake hoses), or some types of bars that sweep forward. Nice and deep, though. Eric On Wed, Jun 1, 2016 at 7:33 AM, Michael

[RBW] Wald Basket??

My daughter wants to buy this basket for her new, small (50) Cheviot. http://www.modernbike.com/wald-135-grocery-basket-silver Have any of you tried it? Whaddaya think? Michael -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: eCLEM

Evan, I'm not sure Grant had much thought of ebikes in the development of CLEM, but I'll buy that the youngsters may have given it some thought. I know Dave rode a bunch of electrics in Taiwan, and plans to get a shop CLEM boosted one of these days. It's definitely a good platform for it,

Re: [RBW] Thinking of a Riv

Joe, Thanks for the info. That Grip and strap combo looks like it will do what I need just fine. Tim On Tue, May 31, 2016 at 11:14 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > I recommend a Nitto Saddlebag Grip and John's Irish Strap for a > quick-release system. The Irish strap replaces the

Re: [RBW] Thinking of a Riv

I recommend a Nitto Saddlebag Grip and John's Irish Strap for a quick-release system. The Irish strap replaces the buckle-strap around the seatpost, so you remove the bag by releasing the Irish strap and removing the skewer part of the Grip with bag attached. Easy peasy, I used a Carradice