[RBW] Old Steel Bicycles

2014-11-26 Thread Eric Norris
Just poking around the old intertubes, and ended up reading about Tommy Godwin, who set the still-unbroken record for most miles ridden in a year (75,065), way back in 1939! Tommy’s bike was a 35-pound steel Raleigh, equipped with a then-state-of-the-art Sturmey Archer 4-speed hub. There are a

Re: [RBW] Product placement coup by Riv in Consumer Reports review of Ford Transit Connect van

2014-11-26 Thread Eric Norris
A Rivendell with V brakes?! Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy On Nov 26, 2014, at 5:02 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Great find! So no one else need endure ads and the first while on the video, attached is the photo (if I have a clue

Re: [RBW] What components do you wish RBW would start making?

2014-11-25 Thread Eric Norris
I’d be interested to see what Grant and company would come up with if they designed a crankset. I’m intrigued by the modern Rene Herse crankset that Boulder Bicycles sells, but it’s a little pricey. I’m sure Grant could design a retro-looking crank (square tapers, of course) and produce it for

Re: [RBW] What components do you wish RBW would start making?

2014-11-25 Thread Eric Norris
to keep the price reasonable. Is it worth two to three times the cost of the Sugino just to get a lower Q factor? At that point you could buy something nos on eBay, or the RH crankset. Jay Hartman. On Tuesday, November 25, 2014, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com mailto:campyonly...@me.com

[RBW] MUSA Knickers SOLD

2014-11-22 Thread Eric Norris
On their way to a new home. —Eric N campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org Blog: http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com Twitter: @campyonlyguy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and

Re: [RBW] Sam Hillborne, Oregon Outback, Off-roading and the ?: 2 bikes or 2 sets of wheels?

2014-11-21 Thread Eric Norris
Or, for fans of The Decemberists … The Rake’s Song: http://youtu.be/srAjD6JBlOU http://youtu.be/srAjD6JBlOU —Eric N campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org Blog: http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com Twitter: @campyonlyguy On Nov 21, 2014, at 10:59 AM, Steve Palincsar

Re: [RBW] Re: A shirt. FOR PIRATES!

2014-11-18 Thread Eric Norris
Well, Rivendell does start with “Arr —Eric N campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org Blog: http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com Twitter: @campyonlyguy On Nov 18, 2014, at 8:49 PM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Well Johnny Depp made being a Pirate look cool and

[RBW] Monday Video

2014-11-17 Thread Eric Norris
Took Mr. Riv Road out for a ride on the American River Parkway yesterday, and shot this video: http://youtu.be/KjWcabsDn_4 http://youtu.be/KjWcabsDn_4 Enjoy! —Eric N campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org Blog: http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com Twitter: @campyonlyguy --

Re: [RBW] Re: Shoe Recommendations for VP Thin Gripsters (or Grip Kings)

2014-11-17 Thread Eric Norris
Ah, the great shoe debate. Runners have it too, and the pendulum over there is currently swinging away from “minimalist” shoes and back to heavy padding: http://www.sacbee.com/news/local/health-and-medicine/healthy-choices/article3517617.html

Re: [RBW] Re: Shoe Recommendations for VP Thin Gripsters (or Grip Kings)

2014-11-17 Thread Eric Norris
as too little. Each person has to decide what the right amount is for them. But to do so in ignorance of the reality that more cushion and support always weakens the feet is to make that choice in ignorance. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, November 17, 2014 9:41:46 AM UTC-7, Eric Norris

Re: [RBW] Re: Flats and Hetres

2014-11-15 Thread Eric Norris
are from steel wires that come out of exploded car and truck tires. Jan Heine Compass Bicycles Ltd. Seattle WA USA http://www.compasscycle.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ On Friday, November 14, 2014 6:48:28 PM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote: Obviously, Jan H. is lucky

[RBW] Flats and Hetres

2014-11-14 Thread Eric Norris
Obviously, Jan H. is lucky not to have to deal with this on a daily basis: https://flic.kr/p/pM2AGC https://flic.kr/p/pM2AGC His flat-free experience would be much different, I think, if he had to ride in these conditions. P.S. Today’s ride: No flats!! —Eric N campyonly...@me.com

Re: [RBW] Re: HIgh hopes on ebay

2014-11-12 Thread Eric Norris
I’ll open myself to mocking by admitting that I have, in fact, sold a plastic bicycle water bottle on eBay for $100. However, this was a very rare, mint condition bottle from the 1980s, still in the original packaging and printed with the Colnago name and logo. The combination of those factors

Re: [RBW] Re: Is the Bleriot/Honjos/ Hetres clearance I have not enough?

2014-11-11 Thread Eric Norris
FWIW, my Hetres seem very adept at picking stuff up. Monsieur Blériot’s rear tire (worn enough to have lost most of the molded tread ribs) snagged both of these items in the same ride on Sunday. The straight piece I’m holding in a gloved hand went through the sidewall and caused a flat; the

Re: [RBW] HIgh hopes on ebay

2014-11-11 Thread Eric Norris
Not sure I agree with this. In the real estate world, for instance, prices are set by “comps,” which are homes that have actually sold. If someone on my block put his/her home on the market for ten times the typical price, it wouldn’t budge prices for the other homes one bit … until it sells

Re: [RBW] Re: Is the Bleriot/Honjos/ Hetres clearance I have not enough?

2014-11-11 Thread Eric Norris
know, I know others swear by them. It must just be my bad luck. Hugh Los Angeles, CA On Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:09:26 AM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote: FWIW, my Hetres seem very adept at picking stuff up. Monsieur Blériot’s rear tire (worn enough to have lost most of the molded tread

[RBW] FS: Nice Lugged Steel

2014-11-11 Thread Eric Norris
I’m selling a bike that’s perhaps a bit “racier” than most on this list, but I thought someone here might like it … or know someone who does. The bike is a 1980s Benotto, refinished by Joe Bell and equipped with period-correct Campagnolo and Phil Wood equipment. Nice bike in excellent

Re: [RBW] Re: OT (grant-related, not Riv-related): lo-carb, high fat protein, ketosis, c.

2014-11-10 Thread Eric Norris
If a high percentage of cave people died before age 5, then the “average age” could in fact be 25-35 years. The average lifespan is basically the sum of everyone’s age at death divided by the number of people. Today’s average lifespan of 78.1 is in large part the result of more people living

[RBW] WTB: Velocity Aerohead Rim

2014-11-09 Thread Eric Norris
Anybody out there here 32H silver Aerohead rim? Just checked, any my Quickbeam needs a new front rim. Thanks in advance. —Eric N -- 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

Re: [RBW] WTB: Velocity Aerohead Rim

2014-11-09 Thread Eric Norris
Wow … having trouble typing this morning. Does anybody *have* an Aerohead rim? That you’d like to sell? —Eric On Nov 9, 2014, at 7:58 AM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Anybody out there here 32H silver Aerohead rim? Just checked, any my Quickbeam needs a new front rim

Re: [RBW] OT (grant-related, not Riv-related): lo-carb, high fat protein, ketosis, c.

2014-11-08 Thread Eric Norris
There are many plants that have naturally developed toxins so that insects won’t eat them. A plant “that even a bug has the sense not to eat” isn’t necessarily bad. —Eric “Not Genetically Modified” N P.S. Many insects have themselves developed toxins that make them unpalatable to other

Re: [RBW] OT (grant-related, not Riv-related): lo-carb, high fat protein, ketosis, c.

2014-11-08 Thread Eric Norris
or virus which cannot be produced in nature or through traditional crossbreeding. Matt On Saturday, November 8, 2014 11:06:29 AM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote: There are many plants that have naturally developed toxins so that insects won’t eat them. A plant “that even a bug has the sense not to eat

Re: [RBW] OT (grant-related, not Riv-related): lo-carb, high fat protein, ketosis, c.

2014-11-08 Thread Eric Norris
What? It’s just getting fun. —Eric “Half Gallon of Organic Milk in the Fridge” N On Nov 8, 2014, at 3:03 PM, 'hangtownmatt' via RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: Oh well ... lets move on. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] OT (grant-related, not Riv-related): lo-carb, high fat protein, ketosis, c.

2014-11-07 Thread Eric Norris
H. I will have to ask my dentist next time I see her if cavities can, in fact, “vanish.” That would be wonderful. —Eric On Nov 7, 2014, at 2:08 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Some cavities even vanished. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Re: My Quickbeam was sad after the Entmoot...

2014-11-04 Thread Eric Norris
The S3X/freewheel combo is a really great solution to making the QB more versatile than a fixed gear or a single speed. I’ve got lots of miles on the two S3X hubs I use, including several double centuries and a lot of climbing, with no problems. As I’ve postulated in other posts, I believe the

[RBW] Video Selfie on Monsieur Blériot

2014-11-04 Thread Eric Norris
Having a little too much fun with technology ... CampyOnlyGuy (@Campyonlyguy https://twitter.com/Campyonlyguy) 11/4/14, 11:53 AM https://twitter.com/Campyonlyguy/status/529723009175924737 A video selfie from Sunday’s ride! #selfies http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23selfies moby.to/snsq2e

[RBW] A Ride in the Rain

2014-11-01 Thread Eric Norris
Rain ride yesterday on the Quickbeam: http://youtu.be/nBz9SeellvA Eric N www.CampyOnly.com Twitter @CampyOnlyGuy Blog: CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] Re: A Ride in the Rain

2014-11-01 Thread Eric Norris
Kind of like the Model T slogan: “Comes in any color you like, as long as you like black.” And anyway, is there any metal *but* steel? --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com On Nov 1, 2014, at 11:00 AM, BSWP ashtab...@gmail.com wrote: Looks like fun

Re: [RBW] A Ride in the Rain

2014-11-01 Thread Eric Norris
also put it on the roof of a car, where the magnet was more than strong enough to hold it in place. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com On Nov 1, 2014, at 9:05 PM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: How'd you mount it? Does it really just magnetize

Re: [RBW] PSA: Gorgeous Custom on the 'Bay

2014-10-31 Thread Eric Norris
Both of those auctions have a long time to run. I would expect the bids to go a lot higher than they are today. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com On Oct 30, 2014, at 5:49 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Appears to be a buyer's

Re: [RBW] Mt Diablo

2014-10-23 Thread Eric Norris
Thanks! --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com On Oct 23, 2014, at 8:47 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: One of the year's few really good photos! On Thu, Oct 23, 2014 at 9:41 PM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com mailto:campyonly

Re: [RBW] Photos from a Sunday Ride in Oregon

2014-10-22 Thread Eric Norris
wrote: Yeah, nice photos! You lucked out with this past weekend, today it's going to be dumping rain in Portland. Do you have a link to the route map? -Shawn On Tuesday, October 21, 2014 10:31:31 AM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote: I just got back, and I miss it, too. --Eric Norris campyo

[RBW] Photos from a Sunday Ride in Oregon

2014-10-21 Thread Eric Norris
I rode a 100K permanent on Sunday into the countryside east and south of Portland. Photos here: https://flic.kr/s/aHsk5xsfWE https://flic.kr/s/aHsk5xsfWE Wasn’t able to bring a Riv, but I did ride with fenders, on leather, and with a Riv saddle bag … even wore wool! --Eric Norris campyonly

Re: [RBW] Photos from a Sunday Ride in Oregon

2014-10-21 Thread Eric Norris
I just got back, and I miss it, too. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com On Oct 21, 2014, at 9:33 AM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote: Looks like a beautiful day! I miss Oregon *sniff* On Tue, Oct 21, 2014 at 11:22 AM, Eric Norris

Re: [RBW] Re: thump thump of supple tires

2014-10-21 Thread Eric Norris
straighter and run truer with the additional layer inside. Jan’s article is here: http://janheine.wordpress.com/2012/05/24/mounting-tires-on-rims-with-deep-wells/ http://janheine.wordpress.com/2012/05/24/mounting-tires-on-rims-with-deep-wells/ --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com

Re: [RBW] Re: thump thump of supple tires

2014-10-21 Thread Eric Norris
I used a slightly wider tape for the second (top) layer. The first layer fits down into the slot above the spokes, the second does a better job of filling in the gap between the top of the rim and the bottom. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com On Oct

Re: [RBW] when ones winter studs are too big for fenders

2014-10-20 Thread Eric Norris
Cut the fender into two parts, and mount the sections in front of and behind the fork crown. Like so: https://www.flickr.com/photos/dinosaur1/6343275792/ --Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy On Oct 20, 2014, at 5:47 AM, gabe mcgann

Re: [RBW] Re: What's the safety rule for metal fender size/clearance?

2014-10-17 Thread Eric Norris
I’ve read Jan’s article and various emails and comments about fender clearance, but I haven’t seen anyone address the possibility that tight fender clearances improve safety by helping to *exclude* objects from being caught between the fender and tire. If I have 1cm of clearance (about a half

Re: [RBW] SFR El Paseito Mixto Populaire 103k

2014-10-15 Thread Eric Norris
Looks fun, but I'll be up in Oregon visiting my daughter and riding a permanent. --Eric N campyonly...@me.com Web: www.campyonly.com Twitter: @campyonlyguy Blog: campyonlyguy.blogspot.com On Oct 14, 2014, at 8:36 PM, ted ted.ke...@comcast.net wrote: Anybody planing on riding this this Sat?

Re: [RBW] Re: Seat post clamp bolt snapped

2014-10-13 Thread Eric Norris
Campagnolo's seat post bolts were notorious for breaking--I've snapped several. When I went to PBP, I took a spare ... and ended up using it when I snapped mine in France while making a small adjustment in seat height. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com

Re: [RBW] Re: Dyno light recommendation

2014-10-09 Thread Eric Norris
Same here. I've also noticed variations in vibration from the same wheel on the same bike, with both SON and Shimano hubs. --Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy On Oct 8, 2014, at 6:54 PM, William deRosset wmderos...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Patrick,

Re: [RBW] Re: Dyno light recommendation

2014-10-09 Thread Eric Norris
It's kind of like riding on rough pavement. A subtle vibration that you can feel through the handlebars. I've found that having the lights on and then starting to ride makes the vibration harder to discern than is the case if you turn the lights on while you're in motion. --Eric N

[RBW] Fwd: Quickbeam FS 56cm $1,000

2014-10-09 Thread Eric Norris
a piece of cycling history! --Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy Begin forwarded message: From: michael cosgrove drmojotheani...@yahoo.com Date: October 9, 2014 at 10:16:36 AM PDT To: Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Subject: Quickbeam Reply-To: michael

[RBW] Post-Thanksgiving Day Ride in the Bay Area

2014-10-07 Thread Eric Norris
the way to get food, coffee, calories, etc. We usually finish after dark, so bring good lights. Anyone who's interested can contact me off list. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Re: New Olde Quickbeam!

2014-10-07 Thread Eric Norris
IGH, because the internals are simpler. Not that I think I could break a White Industries freewheel, but if I did it's a simple matter to spin it off and put a new one on ... much easier, anyway, than disassembling a standard IGH. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com

Re: [RBW] How to hang a dyno light without a front rack?

2014-10-07 Thread Eric Norris
I have mine mounted the same way: http://flic.kr/p/pz3qPA –Eric N Sent from my iPhone 5S On Oct 7, 2014, at 6:44 AM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote: Like this...right in between the washers is the mounting bracket for my Premium Cyo T. Surprisingly secure. On Oct 6, 2014

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam Adventures

2014-09-30 Thread Eric Norris
I always ride with a mirror and keep an eye on the cars coming up behind me. In my experience, country roads in the foothills are no worse to ride on than anywhere else. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com On Sep 27, 2014, at 8:36 AM, 'hangtownmatt

Re: [RBW] Re: More Moments from Saturday's Ride

2014-09-30 Thread Eric Norris
feet of descending on a looped course. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com On Sep 30, 2014, at 8:25 AM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: I'm not sure I get what you are saying, Metin. It still takes 200 miles to climb 3 miles, not 100 miles

[RBW] How Cool

2014-09-30 Thread Eric Norris
My daughter just got a job here: http://vimeo.com/20639767 My first question for her: Do they have a family member discount? If you're in Portland, stop by and ask for Sarah. She'll be there on weekends to start. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com

[RBW] More Moments from Saturday's Ride

2014-09-29 Thread Eric Norris
in the day, but I would have been ready! --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com -- 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

[RBW] Sunset over Napa County yesterday, as seen from the penultimate rest stop on the Knoxville Double Century. | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

2014-09-28 Thread Eric Norris
Out riding Monsieur Blurt yesterday (pretty much all day) and caught this photo of the sunset over Napa County: https://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/15383832521/ Enjoy! --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] Re: Dyno light recommendation

2014-09-25 Thread Eric Norris
. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com On Sep 24, 2014, at 8:40 PM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote: Eric, That's the version I have too. For the life of me I can't figure out the difference between the S and T settings on the dial. Of course O

[RBW] Quickbeam Art

2014-09-25 Thread Eric Norris
Nice Quickbeam watercolor sent to me by another RBW list member showed in this photo that I tweeted out this morning. CampyOnlyGuy (@Campyonlyguy) 9/25/14, 10:57 AM Lined up at 10:55 am. pic.twitter.com/nT9Lu6ZGGZ via Tweetbot --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam Art

2014-09-25 Thread Eric Norris
You may have. It's been a few years since it was given to me. The clock is a vintage item from a mid-century modern store in midtown Sacramento. –Eric N Sent from my iPhone 5S On Sep 25, 2014, at 7:56 PM, Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com wrote: Did I paint that? In any

Re: [RBW] Re: Dyno light recommendation

2014-09-24 Thread Eric Norris
I've used the Edeluxe and the Cyo--all of my dyno-powered bikes now have various flavors of the Cyo. I haven't used the Edeluxe II, but I found the beam pattern on the Cyo lights to be better than the original Edeluxe ... at a lower cost. I'm currently using one of the newer Cyo lights on my

Re: [RBW] Re: Microshift thumbies?

2014-09-24 Thread Eric Norris
Every time I see an email in this thread, I think that Microsoft has started making bicycle parts. --Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy On Sep 24, 2014, at 3:51 PM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote: Ryan, Do you have any pics of your setup?

Re: [RBW] Re: New Riv Dynohubs?

2014-09-17 Thread Eric Norris
Sinewave, maker of a USB charger that I recently purchased for my PBP bike, likes the Shutter Precision hubs: http://www.sinewavecycles.com/collections/all/products/sp-pv-8-dynamo-hub I already have a dynohub wheel, or I would have considered one of these. --Eric N www.CampyOnly.com

[RBW] Bleriot Non-Drive-Side Dropout

2014-09-15 Thread Eric Norris
Forget who asked for this ... photo of the non-drive-side dropout on my 57cm Blériot: https://flic.kr/p/oXe5fG --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group

Re: [RBW] Re: Bleriot Non-Drive-Side Dropout

2014-09-15 Thread Eric Norris
Glad to be of service! --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com On Sep 15, 2014, at 3:54 PM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks. That was me. Looks like your chainstay runs into the dropout hole, so to speak, if it continued on towards

Re: [RBW] suggestions for a bike computer?

2014-09-14 Thread Eric Norris
I've had great luck with this one: http://www.cateye.com/en/products/detail/CC-RD300W/ --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com On Sep 14, 2014, at 8:39 PM, Neil neil.h.do...@gmail.com wrote: Despite historical resistance to the idea, I am contemplating

Re: [RBW] suggestions for a bike computer?

2014-09-14 Thread Eric Norris
For those of us of a certain age, the big numbers are a plus. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com On Sep 14, 2014, at 9:24 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: The Knog Nerds are supposed to be pretty good. Basic, inexpensive, do what

Re: [RBW] Monsieur Blériot C'est Chaude!

2014-09-13 Thread Eric Norris
That's a hashtag. It's used on Twitter (and elsewhere) to help readers find posts that relate to a topic, or to make a (usually ironic) statement. –Eric N Sent from my iPhone 5S On Sep 12, 2014, at 8:39 PM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: What does # mean when placed in front if a

Re: [RBW] Re: Monsieur Blériot C'est Chaude!

2014-09-13 Thread Eric Norris
, Eric Norris wrote: CampyOnlyGuy (@Campyonlyguy) 9/12/14, 3:45 PM Cest chaude! #Blèriot #rivendell #heatwave pic.twitter.com/RnwtwYcOMB via Tweetbot --Eric Norris campyo...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Monsieur Blériot C'est Chaude!

2014-09-12 Thread Eric Norris
CampyOnlyGuy (@Campyonlyguy) 9/12/14, 3:45 PM Cest chaude! #Blèriot #rivendell #heatwave pic.twitter.com/RnwtwYcOMB via Tweetbot --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: CampyOnlyGuy on Twitter: Blėriot Baguette Transit Company

2014-09-10 Thread Eric Norris
J wrote: Cool! On Tuesday, September 9, 2014 11:10:25 PM UTC-5, Eric Norris wrote: https://twitter.com/Campyonlyguy/status/509514724979916800 --Eric Norris campyo...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Re: CampyOnlyGuy on Twitter: Blėriot Baguette Transit Company

2014-09-10 Thread Eric Norris
AM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote: https://twitter.com/Campyonlyguy/status/509514724979916800 --Eric Norris campyo...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe

Re: [RBW] Re: CampyOnlyGuy on Twitter: Blėriot Baguette Transit Company

2014-09-10 Thread Eric Norris
Yes! Bought that from Beth's coop in Portland a few years ago. –Eric N Sent from my iPhone 5S On Sep 10, 2014, at 9:24 AM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: Eric, Is that a Carradice zipped roll bag? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Re: CampyOnlyGuy on Twitter: Blėriot Baguette Transit Company

2014-09-10 Thread Eric Norris
? :) On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 10:15 AM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: I think it's a 57. I'll send you a photo when I get back home tomorrow. –Eric N Sent from my iPhone 5S On Sep 10, 2014, at 9:23 AM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: @Eric, Is that a 55 or 53 'riot

[RBW] These Cardboard Cargo Carriers Fold Together In Seconds, So Cyclists Can Carry Groceries

2014-09-10 Thread Eric Norris
Forget matching fabric types--these panniers are made of cardboard! --Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] Any reason not to lace a 32 spoke SON hub 2x?

2014-09-09 Thread Eric Norris
there--Peter White will never see those, because there's no need for them to get sent back for repair. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com On Sep 9, 2014, at 1:39 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: Don't forget, Peter White gets to see 100

Re: [RBW] Any reason not to lace a 32 spoke SON hub 2x?

2014-09-09 Thread Eric Norris
The wheels I use for randonneuring are all 3X, mostly 32 spoke, some 36. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com On Sep 9, 2014, at 1:59 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On 09/09/2014 04:49 PM, Eric Norris wrote: Maybe he prevented me from

[RBW] CampyOnlyGuy on Twitter: Blėriot Baguette Transit Company

2014-09-09 Thread Eric Norris
https://twitter.com/Campyonlyguy/status/509514724979916800 --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] Any reason not to lace a 32 spoke SON hub 2x?

2014-09-08 Thread Eric Norris
. Lesson for me: Fewer spokes don't necessarily make for a weak wheel. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com On Sep 8, 2014, at 12:57 PM, Abcyclehank hankinso...@me.com wrote: Doug go for it based on your personal plans for use. Sound logic

[RBW] In-Racer Sports Nutrition?

2014-09-05 Thread Eric Norris
http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/article/store-cupboard-cycling-fuel-29335/ (Source: https://twitter.com/bikeradar/status/507825663550967808) Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: In-Racer Sports Nutrition?

2014-09-05 Thread Eric Norris
I eat pretty much everything, and I generally need to eat every .24 hours ... --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com On Sep 5, 2014, at 7:54 AM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: If it's less than 24 hours, who needs food? Oh. Yeah. Poor blighters

Re: [RBW] Re: In-Racer Sports Nutrition?

2014-09-05 Thread Eric Norris
Actually, yes. On that ride, I would need to eat 32-40 times :-) --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com On Sep 5, 2014, at 8:58 AM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Impressive, Eric. So on an 8-10 hour ride you wouldn't bring or eat any food

Re: [RBW] Re: In-Racer Sports Nutrition?

2014-09-05 Thread Eric Norris
If I can, yes. Gets a little tough out in the country. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com On Sep 5, 2014, at 11:22 AM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: A. You eat every 15 minutes? Gadzooks! I'd missed the decimal before the 24

[RBW] Link from Tweetbot

2014-09-01 Thread Eric Norris
Monsieur Blériot and me, near the end of yesterday's ride. http://twitter.com/Campyonlyguy/status/506164121406959616/photo/1 (Source: https://twitter.com/Campyonlyguy/status/506164121406959616) --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com -- You received

[RBW] FS: Col de la Vie 650B Tires

2014-08-29 Thread Eric Norris
Let's try again ... Very lightly used (almost imperceptible wear) pair of Panaracer CDV tires. $40 shipped in the CONUS. Email me if you'd like to see a photo. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Yesterday's Flat

2014-08-26 Thread Eric Norris
). This was my second flat in three rides. Hope to have better luck today. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] Re: Bleriot tire clearance.

2014-08-21 Thread Eric Norris
I recently installed a Hetre on a brand new Synergy rim. No problem seating the tire correctly so it looks like the example on Jan's blog post, but the tire doesn't mount so that it's evenly round. That being said, I have the same problem with Hetres on Dyads as well. I've found them very hard

[RBW] FS: Pair of Col de la Vie 650B x 38 Tires

2014-08-21 Thread Eric Norris
Used these for a couple of weeks, then switched over to Hetres. Barely perceptible wear--I loaned my bike to an old lady who only rode it to church (just kidding, but these are in virtually pristine condition). $45 for the pair, shipped to you in the CONUS. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com

Re: [RBW] Re: Water Bottles Tested and Rated

2014-08-15 Thread Eric Norris
...@gmail.com wrote: Another vote for Podium bottles. They've been my go-to for years now. I like the Kleen Canteens, but as others have stated, no squeezability and no drinking valve make it a tough choice for riding. On Tuesday, August 12, 2014 8:28:27 AM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote: Thought

[RBW] Water Bottles Tested and Rated

2014-08-12 Thread Eric Norris
Thought this might be of interest to the group. They tested 50 different water bottles and came of with their top rankings: http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-water-bottle/ --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] Touring Shoes/Pedals

2014-08-12 Thread Eric Norris
someone else. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com On Aug 12, 2014, at 8:01 AM, Mike K. mikehkai...@gmail.com wrote: Good morning, all. Been thinking lately about getting some of those fancy, clipless shoes you clip in to (another thread altogether

[RBW] 650B Generator Wheel

2014-08-09 Thread Eric Norris
Anybody have a dynamo-hubbed 650B wheel sitting around, gathering dust? Let me know, and maybe we can make a deal. --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org Blog: http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com Twitter: @campyonlyguy -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Flickr Fun

2014-08-08 Thread Eric Norris
Playing around with a new iPhone photo editing app: https://flic.kr/p/omLPuo --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Today's Quickbeam Qapers

2014-08-02 Thread Eric Norris
We visited old town Folsom. Nice ride--about 30 degrees cooler this morning than it's supposed to be this afternoon. --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org Blog: http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com Twitter: @campyonlyguy -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Today's Quickbeam Qapers

2014-08-02 Thread Eric Norris
Sorry, all. There was supposed to be a link to a photo. Here it is: https://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/14811248895/ Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy On Aug 2, 2014, at 11:21 AM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: We visited old town

Re: [RBW] QR question

2014-07-18 Thread Eric Norris
Join the club. When I bought my Rolls Royce, I had to stock the mini-fridge with Grey Poupon myself. Needless to say, I was as surprised as you are. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com On Jul 18, 2014, at 6:10 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com

Re: [RBW] QR question

2014-07-18 Thread Eric Norris
I agree that a new wheelset should come with skewers. Perhaps they were assuming that, with an expensive wheelset, you would want to choose your own? P.S. Do you have any Grey Poupon? The Rolls is all out. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com On Jul 18

Re: [RBW] Planning to ride Sacramento - San Fransisco

2014-07-17 Thread Eric Norris
/routes/1930036 --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com On Jul 17, 2014, at 10:21 AM, 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: On Wednesday, July 16, 2014 2:11:00 PM UTC-7, Anne Paulson wrote: If I were in Sacramento

Re: [RBW] Planning to ride Sacramento - San Fransisco

2014-07-15 Thread Eric Norris
Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy On Jul 15, 2014, at 7:55 AM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote: Nice, Eric! I want to ride this sometime when i am out that way visiting relatives. Is available as RUSA permanent? On Jul 13, 2014 9:30 AM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Carl: I

Re: [RBW] Planning to ride Sacramento - San Fransisco

2014-07-13 Thread Eric Norris
and lunch. I made a video of the 2011 ride: http://youtu.be/143MqQlB1A8 If you're interested, I'll send you the route sheet. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com On Jul 13, 2014, at 6:17 AM, Carl Otto Wollin carlottowol...@hotmail.com wrote: Hello RBW

[RBW] Haulin' Wool

2014-07-06 Thread Eric Norris
CampyOnlyGuy (@Campyonlyguy) 7/6/14, 10:43 AM Today’s bike swap haul: 2 great wool jerseys, $60 Now, just have to wait for cooler weather. #wool #retro #randonneur pic.twitter.com/Cby04bZJQi Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Waxed dental floss as thread for Riv type bags

2014-06-25 Thread Eric Norris
Be sure to brush the bags first. –Eric N Sent from my iPhone 5S On Jun 25, 2014, at 6:56 AM, Anton Tutter atut...@gmail.com wrote: And your bags will smell nice and minty afterwards! Anton ridingthecatskills.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Cranky Crank VO Replacement

2014-06-18 Thread Eric Norris
I've had very good luck with VO cranks. Currently have them on three bikes, including my PBP2015 Bleriot. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com On Jun 18, 2014, at 3:30 AM, Michael Hechmer mhech...@gmail.com wrote: I have a 10 year old Sugino crank

Re: [RBW] Cranky Crank VO Replacement

2014-06-18 Thread Eric Norris
Ye Olde Raleigh crankset: image1.JPG –Eric N Sent from my iPhone 5S On Jun 18, 2014, at 4:54 PM, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: That would be cool if RBW made their own RBW outer chain ring with built in logo like on the olde Raleighs. I think they used to have the Raleigh logo

Re: [RBW] Re: Question about installation of rear fender on Roadeo

2014-06-11 Thread Eric Norris
+1 on the wine cork idea. --Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy On Jun 11, 2014, at 4:40 AM, Anton Tutter atut...@gmail.com wrote: I've used a wine bottle cork as a spacer when the bridge mount is farther away than it should be. Works great! Anton

Re: [RBW] Chain Woes

2014-06-03 Thread Eric Norris
Jim: Chains are cheap. I would definitely consider buying a new one. Have you put a chain checker on it to see if it's overly worn? If the master link was this far gone, chances are the rest of the chain is going to have problems as well. –Eric N Sent from my iPhone 5S On Jun 3, 2014, at

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