Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for reflective vests?

2015-10-06 Thread Joe Hogg
http://www.safetyline.com or any site selling ANSI 2 or ANSI 3 clothing. Joe LA, CA On Tue, Oct 6, 2015 at 12:46 PM, Will wrote: > The large reflective triangle Riv sells is sufficient. We have 3. They > work. Cars move out 6' or more when passing. > > > On Monday,

Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for head coverings for riding in the sun?

2015-03-22 Thread Joe Hogg
http://www.dabrim.com/ On 03/22/2015 07:01 AM, Chris in Redding, Ca. wrote: Some where out there is a company that makes a sombrero like thing that goes under a helmet. I know folks with them and they like them. Sorry I can't remember the name but maybe someone here will. Chris -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Are you a cheapskate that's into safety?

2015-02-12 Thread Joe Hogg
Mesh vests, ANSI 2, and 3 are light, airy, easily removed and stored. I see a few cyclists wearing them here in LA, but not many. There are too many stealth riders, night and day. I've been wearing ANSI 2 and 3 for years, not fashion, but certainly visible. Joe Hogg LA, CA On 02/10/2015 08:22

Re: [RBW] Re: Quick Swapping of Wald Basket on Front Rack

2014-09-08 Thread Joe Hogg
hold as heavy a weight as a front rack with a basket on top. I don't carry that much weight. The basket is easy to remove. Joe Hogg LA, CA -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Why does my silver shifter become loose?

2014-08-18 Thread Joe Hogg
, would stretch more on a fixed scale, mm for example? Joe Hogg LA, CA -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr

Re: [RBW] Re: Chain Saw Bar Oil

2014-06-14 Thread Joe Hogg
it would work for bike chains too. http://www.fs.fed.us/eng/pubs/html/98511316/98511316.html Joe Hogg LA, CA -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Losing Bike weight vs. Rider weight. Which one more effectively makes you go faster?

2014-05-12 Thread Joe Hogg
to not associate my name with a message I didn't send? Joe Hogg LA, CA -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com

Re: [RBW] Re: Frozen, then sloppy, spring ramble

2014-03-28 Thread Joe Hogg
, that sounds like a southern California hot tub in the 1970s. Joe Hogg LA, CA -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr

Re: [RBW] Down tube friction shfiters and 9-cog cassettes

2014-02-05 Thread Joe Hogg
Using Shimano 8-speed shifters also work great. Joe Hogg LA, CA -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubsc

Re: [RBW] From bar ends to thumbies

2013-09-23 Thread Joe Hogg
rticularly with Albatross bars. In summary, I like thumb shifters. They work well and keep my hands firmly on the handlebars while shifting. Joe Hogg LA, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubs

Re: [RBW] LA Bump Ride.

2013-09-15 Thread Joe Hogg
an's bikes, and commented about my Miata tied up nearby, "What do we have here?" From your photos, looks like you just left Chinatown heading north towards Griffith Park. Joe Hogg LA, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RB

Re: [RBW] Re: Practical differences - SON vs Shimano Dyno hub?

2013-08-18 Thread Joe Hogg
ut. Hi Andy, Very nice description of careful researching, acquisition, and building your lighting system and being satisfied in the end. What did you decide about a rear light? Thanks, Joe Hogg LA, CA -- You received this message because you are subs

Re: [RBW] FS: Brand new 52CM Soma San Marcos w/ Tange Headset

2013-08-03 Thread Joe Hogg
ps/opt_out. Hi Johnny, I've have been looking at the Soma San Marcos and, correct me if I'm wrong, but it takes 650B wheels I believe. Like you, I'm also considering other frames. Where do you live? Thanks, Joe Hogg LA, CA -- You received this message b

Re: [RBW] FS: Brand new 52CM Soma San Marcos w/ Tange Headset

2013-08-03 Thread Joe Hogg
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Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Brand new 52CM Soma San Marcos w/ Tange Headset

2013-08-03 Thread Joe Hogg
On 08/03/2013 07:23 PM, Johnny Alien wrote: Beyond this bike I have a Black Mtn Cycles Road bike coming and I just found a RB-1 I couldn't pass up. Just too much crossover to justify keeping. It is an amazing bike and the frame seems super super light. It certainly

Re: [RBW] Need a new rear shifter

2013-07-23 Thread Joe Hogg
On 07/23/2013 09:22 AM, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote: Turns out I don't need a new rear derailler after all, I need a new shifter. Shimano bar end is only shifting 6-7 cogs, even in friction. LBS says they checked the sqaure thingy and confirmed that it is installed

Re: [RBW] Do you find you ride slower with Albas than with drops?

2013-07-08 Thread Joe Hogg
weight off the pedal on the upstroke. Simple changes made a difference. Joe Hogg LA, CA -- 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-o

Re: [RBW] Need a recommendation for 2-bike storage system

2013-04-30 Thread Joe Hogg
On 04/29/2013 04:36 PM, Kieran J wrote: Hey Joe, Did you like the system or ? Not sure I want to jump on something right away- I want to get some opinions so I don't end up with a dud. Thanks! KJ On Monday, April 29, 2013 1:30:31 PM UTC-4, Joe Hogg wrote: On 04/29/2013 06:06 AM

Re: [RBW] Need a recommendation for 2-bike storage system

2013-04-29 Thread Joe Hogg
On 04/29/2013 06:06 AM, Kieran J wrote: Hey there, I'm short on space in my apartment, and I've begun to look at the horizontal hanging apparatuses to hang two bikes, one above the other. Like this one: Swagman Hang It

Re: [RBW] New Soma San Marcos owner and pictures

2013-04-18 Thread Joe Hogg
pictures look great and the build looks good. Please share with us any impressions of the ride and handling. I'm interested in the San Marcos. Thanks, Joe Hogg LA, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [RBW] Re: Budget Riv? Still on the horizon?

2013-02-24 Thread Joe Hogg
On 02/23/2013 09:58 AM, cyclotourist wrote: Armchair CEO time. Where does the SOMA San Marcos come into the discussion? It's lugged, presumably good tubes and quality paint. Costs around ~$800 on the street, $949 MSRP. There's your budget Riv for road/country folk. If that bike can retail for