[RBW] FS: Selle Anatomica X saddle in mahogany

2013-07-05 Thread Manuel Acosta
Dav, Wondering if the saddle is still for sale? -- 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. To post to this

[RBW] FS: Selle An Atomica

2013-07-05 Thread Manuel Acosta
Lesli, Wondering if the saddle is still for sale? -- 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. To post to

[RBW] Re: Running Amok in Portland

2013-07-04 Thread Manuel Acosta
Portland weather looks good. I know some of those hoodlums. Glad you brought the So.Cal weather up to Portland -- 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] Re: So. Cal Vs North Cal. Rivendell Rumble. July 27- 28

2013-07-03 Thread Manuel Acosta
, even though their policy is not to do so within 30 days of arrival. dougP On Thursday, June 27, 2013 7:42:53 AM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: Bumping this least we forget this WILL happen. Head count? On Thursday, June 20, 2013 10:20:43 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: After a couple

[RBW] Re: RBWs influence

2013-07-01 Thread Manuel Acosta
Agreed with most things here. Ride with what you have. Ride in what you wear. Ride whatever you want. -- 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] S240 Bike Camping goes mainstream with Public Bikes.

2013-07-01 Thread Manuel Acosta
Had the pleasure to be invited to a Bike-In Camp-out with Public Bikes and Alite Designs. I guess sleeping outside with bikes isn't really a new thing. But it's good to see more people doing it. Had blast. Not amazingly outdoorsy but still pretty fun. Brencho, Brian and I represented with

[RBW] Re: LBS Love...

2013-06-29 Thread Manuel Acosta
Wait you're suppose to work on your bikes? I thought they just fix themselves. On Friday, June 28, 2013 7:48:20 PM UTC-7, jpp wrote: To be Honest this is near the exact story of how I discovered riv. But I was the shop employee and a guy brought in a Romulus to get some work done, I was

[RBW] Re: bom - sean

2013-06-28 Thread Manuel Acosta
Agreed I like it. Sean's bike builds have always be top notch. His Legolas looks amazing. I can't justify getting one despite the fact I want one. On Thursday, June 27, 2013 11:09:28 AM UTC-7, Seth Vidal wrote: I don't know about anyone else but this roadeo.

[RBW] Re: So. Cal Vs North Cal. Rivendell Rumble. July 27- 28

2013-06-27 Thread Manuel Acosta
Bumping this least we forget this WILL happen. Head count? On Thursday, June 20, 2013 10:20:43 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: After a couple of weeks of hashing out the details looks like we have come to a consensus of what's going on. Rivendell Rumble (Cali Edition) July 27-28 Meet

[RBW] Well that was Stupid. (SuperMoon S240 Recap.)

2013-06-26 Thread Manuel Acosta
Not all great adventures are memorable for the things you want it to be. Sometimes they are memorable because of the horrible time you had... Pictures Proved it was stupid and miserable: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjGmF74X -Manny Well that sucked. Kinda. Acosta -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: FS: Sugino Triple, S83 post, Tallux 11cm stem, 46cm Noodles, Marks Rack, lil loafer, etc.

2013-06-23 Thread Manuel Acosta
He Pat, Wondering if the sackville little loafer was still for sale? I'll jump on it if it is! -Manny On Saturday, June 22, 2013 7:38:01 PM UTC-7, LouisvillePatrick wrote: Hi there, Some of these parts I've just pulled off the AHH f/f I'm trying to sell in another postsome are random

[RBW] Re: Super Moon Half-Moon Bay Overnight. June 23-24

2013-06-20 Thread Manuel Acosta
Proposed route for Monday! http://goo.gl/maps/JMwSchttp://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fgoo.gl%2Fmaps%2FJMwSch=XAQHTNbc8 Thinking later start because no one wants to wake up that early. Any objections? On Tuesday, June 18, 2013 10:34:44 AM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: Proposed route

[RBW] So. Cal Vs North Cal. Rivendell Rumble. July 27- 28

2013-06-20 Thread Manuel Acosta
After a couple of weeks of hashing out the details looks like we have come to a consensus of what's going on. Rivendell Rumble (Cali Edition) July 27-28 Meet at El Chorro campgrounds around 12ish. Various of folks are coming earlier or later feel free to do what cha want. Ride somewhere on

Re: [RBW] Re: So.Cal Vs Nor.Cal Rumble ?

2013-06-19 Thread Manuel Acosta
, June 18, 2013 9:59:58 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: Mike this helps a lot. thanks! So details so far. Date: July 27-28 Location: El Chorro campgrounds I'm planing on leaving early sometime Saturday. Hoping getting there sometime in the afternoon. This okay with everyone? On Tuesday

[RBW] Re: Super Moon Half-Moon Bay Overnight. June 23-24

2013-06-18 Thread Manuel Acosta
Proposed route for Sunday http://goo.gl/maps/TJrCA sunday meeting at the Ferry building around 10ish . As for Monday I'll check with Jared about the route back to SF. I know it's dirt over the hills and road coming back to SF. SUPER MOON!! -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: So.Cal Vs Nor.Cal Rumble ?

2013-06-18 Thread Manuel Acosta
Seems like we are having trouble with camping grounds. Here's my proposed idea. I don't know how a handful of folks feel about it. BUT this could work out with some local knowledge around the area. We could all meet (via car or bike or train or spaceship) at a designated spot. Then we ride

[RBW] Re: Mt Hood NF S36O.

2013-06-18 Thread Manuel Acosta
Looks good Mike. Makes me want to come up and visit. On Tuesday, June 18, 2013 7:40:39 AM UTC-7, Mike wrote: This was a great trip but far too short in spite of two big mileage days in the woods on fantastic back roads old and new. I love the Mt Hood NF, so many opportunities for bike

Re: [RBW] Re: So.Cal Vs Nor.Cal Rumble ?

2013-06-18 Thread Manuel Acosta
. There is much to do for everyone but little time ;) Cheers, Mitch On Tue, Jun 18, 2013 at 10:41 AM, Manuel Acosta manueljo...@hotmail.comjavascript: wrote: Seems like we are having trouble with camping grounds. Here's my proposed idea. I don't know how a handful of folks feel about

[RBW] Re: Sam H starring in film

2013-06-18 Thread Manuel Acosta
Hoodlums. All of them. Specially that asian kid. He keeps looking at the camera! What a weirdo. On Tuesday, June 18, 2013 8:23:01 PM UTC-7, Tom Goodmann wrote: Am I the last person on this list to see this? Apologies if this is old news--haven't found a thread on it. Apparently won praise

Re: [RBW] Re: So.Cal Vs Nor.Cal Rumble ?

2013-06-16 Thread Manuel Acosta
Leaving Saturday for me. -- 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. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Super Moon Half-Moon Bay Overnight. June 23-24

2013-06-13 Thread Manuel Acosta
Super Moon. What better place to see the biggest moon of the year this in Half Moon Bay! Doing a mixed terrain from SF to Half-Moon Bay state beach. Via Planet of the Apes road. Super rutted, washed out road/dirt trail from Pacifica to Half-Moon bay. Then from Half-Moon bay to SF via some dirt

[RBW] Re: So.Cal Vs Nor.Cal Rumble ?

2013-06-13 Thread Manuel Acosta
Lots of great talk. Lots of expectations. Dirt options look good. Before the route gets made up Lets decide on campgrounds. There was a handful mention... On Wednesday, June 12, 2013 6:10:29 PM UTC-7, Mitch Browne wrote: Doug, I caution you on accommodations. I believe most

[RBW] Rope swings and bike rides.

2013-06-11 Thread Manuel Acosta
Rope equal summer. Period. Pictures demonstrate that summer events occurred: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjFZ6VU1 -Manny What day is it again? Acosta -- 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] Re: So.Cal Vs Nor.Cal Rumble ?

2013-06-09 Thread Manuel Acosta
camping within walking distance of a restaurant (not being much of a cook). What do others prefer? dougP On Friday, June 7, 2013 11:48:51 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: So date seems set. July 27-28 For the Rivendell Ramble Rumble (California Edition) Now lets

[RBW] Re: So.Cal Vs Nor.Cal Rumble ?

2013-06-08 Thread Manuel Acosta
So date seems set. *July 27-28 For the Rivendell Ramble Rumble (California Edition)* Now lets agree on a place where we can meet. Lets worry about route and places to sleep afterwords. If we can all agree on a central place then those things will fall into place. Not like any of those things

[RBW] Re: Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen store NOW OPEN.

2013-06-08 Thread Manuel Acosta
Thanks Brad for swag, drawing and kinda words. This was bound to happen. Because you know... Pictures proved that the club exist: http://www.flickr.com/groups/associationofcaffeinatedwheelmen/ Feel free to join and add your pictures. -Manny -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: So.Cal Vs Nor.Cal Rumble ?

2013-06-07 Thread Manuel Acosta
General Rule of thumb for most trips is that the designation can always be changed but the date needs to be set in place. I propose the date for the California Ramble Rumble as July 27-28. On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 10:53:02 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: Damn Andy and his rumbling

[RBW] Re: SEA v PDX... and the winner is...

2013-06-04 Thread Manuel Acosta
I expected a blood and tears. You cheated me Andy! All I see are awesome bikes in incredible scenery. Look good otherwise but next time there needs to be some fighting. On Sunday, June 2, 2013 11:27:23 PM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: Five of us met at a campground in the shadow of Mt

[RBW] So.Cal Vs Nor.Cal Rumble ?

2013-06-04 Thread Manuel Acosta
Damn Andy and his rumbling shenanigans now there needs to be a rumble in Cal. Slight talks on the other threads. Like to clean things and get things semi more organized. Lets make this happen I'm off for the summer and I wouldn't mind driving down somewhere in the middle. Any ideas? -- You

[RBW] Start of Summer shenanigans.

2013-06-03 Thread Manuel Acosta
Great weekend riding bikes. Some highlights - Checking out and meeting familiar and new folks at the opening of the Rivendell SF Pop-Up store. The pop-up shops looks good, great layout and a good number of demo bikes there not really meant for demoing. The raffle was the highlight of the night

[RBW] Re: Bug protection face mask?

2013-06-03 Thread Manuel Acosta
Mexican Luca Libre Mask. All the way. Pretty sure you can get it at the Pop-up Store... On Monday, June 3, 2013 6:53:54 AM UTC-7, Tim Gavin wrote: The gnats are in full season here in IA, and they're really not that tasty. Does anyone have a suggestion for a nice, breathable face mask? I

[RBW] Rivendell SF Pop-Up Store

2013-05-31 Thread Manuel Acosta
In case you were wondering... Here's some sneak peak pictures. http://flic.kr/s/aHsjFB3KS3 Anyone else checking it out on Saturday? I'll be there. Ride afterwards could be an option. -Manny -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group.

[RBW] Re: Rivendell SF Pop-Up Store

2013-05-31 Thread Manuel Acosta
somewhere? On Friday, May 31, 2013 2:54:55 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: In case you were wondering... Here's some sneak peak pictures. http://flic.kr/s/aHsjFB3KS3 Anyone else checking it out on Saturday? I'll be there. Ride afterwards could be an option. -Manny -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Start the summer right. Mixed terrain June 2nd

2013-05-31 Thread Manuel Acosta
, Manuel Acosta wrote: Start the summer right! June 2nd. Mixed terrain ride. Meeting at Fremont Bart around 9ish. Ending at Walnut Creek Bart. Abandon houses, golf balls and rope swings. You know summer stuff. -Manny -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Re: Start the summer right. Mixed terrain June 2nd

2013-05-31 Thread Manuel Acosta
around 7ish and maybe heading to the Headlands to sleep outside! If the weather continues to be slightly warm, it could make for a really nice evening out there! -Mike On Fri, May 31, 2013 at 8:20 PM, Manuel Acosta manueljo...@hotmail.comjavascript: wrote: Still happening. For those

[RBW] Re: SF Randonneurs June Populaire

2013-05-31 Thread Manuel Acosta
I'll be going. Does anyone have any used Grand bois they have lying around that are willing to sell? Curious about what the jazz is about the whole thing tire thing. On Friday, May 31, 2013 8:51:11 PM UTC-7, BSWP wrote: I'm signing up! My 3x6 LongLow is prepped and ready, should be lots of

[RBW] I raced my Riv in a mountain bike race

2013-05-28 Thread Manuel Acosta
Pretty badass Alex! Shots look great. -- 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. To post to this group,

[RBW] Cool riv related photo

2013-05-28 Thread Manuel Acosta
Pretty bad shot. Horribly composed and the photographer has a stupid name. -- 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: RBWSF s240o

2013-05-28 Thread Manuel Acosta
Vallejo, CA. On Saturday, May 25, 2013 10:56:14 PM UTC-7, C.J. Filip wrote: Thinking about doing a marathon motorcycle ride (900 miles 1x way) to see this. Very exciting. On Saturday, May 25, 2013 9:07:04 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: Sounds like a opening party. Ill be in San Mateo. Might

[RBW] RBWSF s240o

2013-05-25 Thread Manuel Acosta
Sounds like a opening party. Ill be in San Mateo. Might take caltrains up. I'm thinking night ride in the city afterwords anyone else wanting to join? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Start of Summer Ride June 1st

2013-05-23 Thread Manuel Acosta
Alright folks summer is upon us and the riding is good. Mixed terrain ride that will involve abandon barns, golf ball picking and rope swings. Meet at Fremont Bart around 9ish End at Walnut Creek Bart around the afternoon. -Manny -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Start the summer right. Mixed terrain June 2nd

2013-05-23 Thread Manuel Acosta
Start the summer right! June 2nd. Mixed terrain ride. Meeting at Fremont Bart around 9ish. Ending at Walnut Creek Bart. Abandon houses, golf balls and rope swings. You know summer stuff. -Manny -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: Rivendell and Merry Sales Visit with Tommy.

2013-05-19 Thread Manuel Acosta
, 2013 12:14:28 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: Tommy was in town for a week so it felt like old times riding with him. Some highlights. - Hanging out at Rivendell. Checking out how Sean boxes the bikes. Apparently the Riv Folks there make a habit of drawing something on the bike boxes. Sean's

[RBW] Re: TOC Overnight Camp trip May 17-18th

2013-05-19 Thread Manuel Acosta
Trip happen. No need for ride recap because... Pictures proved that sometimes there are no need for words: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjF8yUYR -Manny Second Session Acosta On Sunday, May 12, 2013 6:15:58 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: For those that are interested in watching 10 seconds of people

Re: [RBW] Dry bag packing atop Nitto Rack

2013-05-15 Thread Manuel Acosta
I don't know the how big it is but when I was at Merry Sales. Evan showed my a baf from ILE that was made for flat racks and was a dry bag. really cool and simple design. Just a dry roll bag with straps for a flat rack. Here's a picture. http://flic.kr/p/ej2cQx If you call Merry Sales I think

[RBW] Re: TOC Overnight Camp trip May 17-18th

2013-05-15 Thread Manuel Acosta
Roll call? I know Mike and Dustin might be down also one of the many Adams on this list. Any other takers? On Sunday, May 12, 2013 6:15:58 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: For those that are interested in watching 10 seconds of people riding their bikes really fast up a mountain. Doing

[RBW] Rivendell and Merry Sales Visit with Tommy.

2013-05-14 Thread Manuel Acosta
Tommy was in town for a week so it felt like old times riding with him. Some highlights. - Hanging out at Rivendell. Checking out how Sean boxes the bikes. Apparently the Riv Folks there make a habit of drawing something on the bike boxes. Sean's only guff is that he doesn't see pictures of

[RBW] Re: Large SaddleSack Load and Anchor Questions

2013-05-13 Thread Manuel Acosta
I'll chime in to say I agree with everyone statement about the large sackville. I would lash one a long leather to have it stay on the rack. I would shy away from the zip ties because they have a tendency of cutting into the leather after a while. I usually have the large sackville on the

Re: [RBW] Photographs Prove It Happened...

2013-05-13 Thread Manuel Acosta
Still don't believe it happened. Now there must be a newspaper with every shot to prove it authority. On Monday, May 13, 2013 6:21:55 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: Wonderful photos of a beautiful area. Hope you *did* make it home for Mothers' day. On Mon, May 13, 2013 at 7:00 AM, Deacon

[RBW] Re: Seattle vs Portland Country Bike Rumble - June 1st

2013-05-13 Thread Manuel Acosta
I imagine some type of face off where Seattlers and Portlanders meet and start snapping fingers while circling around each other on bikes. Twine verses twine war where the shellac and cloth tape will fly! Just imagine this but on bikes

[RBW] Re: Seattle vs Portland Country Bike Rumble - June 1st

2013-05-13 Thread Manuel Acosta
Or like this.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecsGvqvskXw On Monday, May 13, 2013 5:35:13 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: I imagine some type of face off where Seattlers and Portlanders meet and start snapping fingers while circling around each other on bikes. Twine verses twine war where

[RBW] Re: Clackamas River Ramble

2013-05-13 Thread Manuel Acosta
Mike I love that route. When Russ suggested for us to take that on our trip last summer we had a blast. Tommy and I ended up having to hike through the nesstucca river road. http://flic.kr/s/aHsjBrhovu On Friday, May 10, 2013 2:11:55 PM UTC-7, Mike wrote: The weather here in Portland has

[RBW] San Juan Islands Tour Advice

2013-05-13 Thread Manuel Acosta
Adam If the wifey and u are planning on Riding seattle to Portland I would highly recommend the STP Seattle to Portland route. Route stencils might be still there. Half way point to camp for us was lewis and clark state park -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] TOC Overnight Camp trip May 17-18th

2013-05-12 Thread Manuel Acosta
For those that are interested in watching 10 seconds of people riding their bikes really fast up a mountain. Doing an overnighter somewhere over Diablo. Planning on heading out from walnut creek bart around 6ish on Friday and riding the most of the mountain to get to our campsite. Camping

[RBW] Re: The Spokesman

2013-05-12 Thread Manuel Acosta
Beautiful! I like it -- 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. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: May Spring Ride with Rain, Snell, Snow, and Abandon

2013-05-08 Thread Manuel Acosta
So good. Looks like Colorado is the place to be. Keep 'em coming On Wednesday, May 8, 2013 2:46:38 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: Woke up feeling great this morning, looked out to see rain and heavy clouds and temp at 32˚F. Naturally I grabbed my gear and headed out!

[RBW] Re: Anyone have recommendations for a good Electrolyte solution.

2013-05-06 Thread Manuel Acosta
I usually take Grant's nutritional advice with a great of salt (you like what I did there?) but I remember reading somewhere maybe it was from his book about water-downed orange juice as a great electrolyte replacement. Not really sugarless, but it is a really cheap electrolyte supplement.

[RBW] Randonneur and Rivendell rumble.

2013-05-06 Thread Manuel Acosta
Good riding this weekend. Two notable great rides. Had a free afternoon for a short ride in San Francisco. Mr. MIke Williams got to show me around some sweet San Francisco single track just outside UCSF. Before we went riding I got to meet Ray who was redoing the famous 20 year old mural on the

[RBW] Re: Riv on Flickr

2013-05-01 Thread Manuel Acosta
What's flickr? -- 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. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: Eight Days Around Eastern Oregon

2013-04-30 Thread Manuel Acosta
Good old Tommy. I love seeing his shots of Oregon. Makes me wish I went up with him to Portland. Hope you know Andy that you Portlanders only have him on loan, California wants him back. On Tuesday, April 30, 2013 9:11:34 AM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: Thanks all for the kind words. I

[RBW] Rivendell Spring(Felt like summer) Camp recap.

2013-04-29 Thread Manuel Acosta
Bingo. 3rd Annual Coffee Ride and Rivendell Spring Campsite. Highlights - Coffee and biking! - Seeing a 11 year old kid and his dad, Mr.Coldiron ride up Twin Peaks for the first time. - Riding up Diablo in hot, dry weather and taking plenty of breaks for water and shade. - Eating pretty fancy

[RBW] Re: Eight Days Around Eastern Oregon

2013-04-29 Thread Manuel Acosta
I saw these and instantly was jealous! So sweet pictures Andy! No snow angel? -- 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: RBW April S24O - My account (long with photos in the beginning...)

2013-04-29 Thread Manuel Acosta
Great write up Rene. Here's pictures that proved that yes. I did lie about the climbing. http://flic.kr/s/aHsjEViJhG -Manny -- 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,

[RBW] Re: Not too many people actively posting on this site for such a big amount of Rivs released to the wild over the years.

2013-04-29 Thread Manuel Acosta
I find it pretty comforting that in the world somewhere there are a good amount of people that enjoy talking about steel bikes and getting them dirty. Granted a lot of them(myself included) are kind of weird. But weird in a good way. Photo evidence by Stephen. http://flic.kr/p/eeT2Hk -Manny

[RBW] Re: Introduction

2013-04-25 Thread Manuel Acosta
If you check out the Suntour website you'll see some of Toshi's shots. Don't ask me how I know this I'm just super Flickr stalker. -manny -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: Handlebar Bag Recommendations?

2013-04-20 Thread Manuel Acosta
Ely of Ruth Bags is an SF local that does all the SFrandonnuers handlebar bags. He's a one man shop who does bags to order. Man of integrity and passion. Makes only things he finds to be beautiful. I'm pretty bias tho because he is a good friend. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Handlebar Bag Recommendations?

2013-04-20 Thread Manuel Acosta
Also I think Joe B. from the shop has one of his first bags. Pictures proved that Ely does great work: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjAJzQe3 Also here's his website http://ruthworkssf.blogspot.com/ On Saturday, April 20, 2013 9:05:24 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: Ely of Ruth Bags is an SF local

[RBW] Re: Campy Only!: Solo 200K to the Napa Valley 4-20-13

2013-04-20 Thread Manuel Acosta
Eric, I have yet to master the solo LONG ride. You seem to do it with the time and patience. My hat is off to you good sir. -Manny On Saturday, April 20, 2013 9:12:04 PM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote: The Riv Road got to go out and play today:

[RBW] Who steals a bike rack from Rivendell?!?!

2013-04-17 Thread Manuel Acosta
Just saw this. Pretty pissed. It was an awesome bike rack also with Rivendell's name on it. I'm think someone stole it for the metal. Anyone check at any of the local Recycling places? http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/3749459611.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Manny in PDX ride... Sat 4/13

2013-04-15 Thread Manuel Acosta
Had a blast! Huge thanks for Andy and Tommy for being the highlight of my trip. Pictures prove that sun sometimes comes out in Portland: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjEGYxTT -Manny What that yellow thing is the sky? Acosta On Saturday, April 13, 2013 5:09:42 PM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote:

[RBW] Re: Rivendell phrase game

2013-04-09 Thread Manuel Acosta
Rivendell. Enough said. Period. On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 8:36:52 PM UTC-7, Michael Williams wrote: I was riding home on my commute tonight. It consists a bit of trails and pavement.I couldnt help but think how capable Rivendell bikes are. Thought it be a fun game to make up phrases

[RBW] Re: Dirty Diablo Take Two

2013-04-08 Thread Manuel Acosta
For those that are interested Jenny did her ride report and can be read here. By far some of my favorite shots of me are from her. Thanks to Jenny for the wonderful pictures. http://www.plattyjo.com/2013/04/dirty-diablo-revisited-with-ride-on/ On Sunday, April 7, 2013 8:04:23 PM UTC-7, Manuel

[RBW] Re: Manny in PDX ride... Sat 4/13

2013-04-08 Thread Manuel Acosta
Actually I need to be back before 3ish. So two more hours to ride around. I'm up for whatever. Meet somewhere for coffee in the morning 9ish? On Monday, April 8, 2013 12:58:45 PM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: There was another discussion on this topic but the date in the heading of that

[RBW] Hey I know this tall fello

2013-04-08 Thread Manuel Acosta
Checking out flickr I found this guy during the Sac Tweed Ride... http://flic.kr/p/e9HvEp -- 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: Rivendell Spring Camp Saturday, April 27th

2013-04-08 Thread Manuel Acosta
Sounds good. Will the snack food be seafood related? Or are we expected to bring our own lobsters? I'll be most likely there unless someone wants to do the Monterey Bay 400k with me that same day... On Monday, April 8, 2013 12:59:03 PM UTC-7, keven@rivendell wrote: Hello All- We will be

[RBW] Re: The Wasco County Ramble!

2013-04-07 Thread Manuel Acosta
Looks good! Looking forward to seeing everyone soon! -- 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. To post to

[RBW] Dirty Diablo Take Two

2013-04-07 Thread Manuel Acosta
Trying to get my ride report in before Jenny does because she does a better job. When Jenny asked if we could redo the last Diablo ride but with mountain bikes I didn't think she meant super suspension mountain bike riding. I pretty lucky and naive when it comes to my bike riding and I'm

Re: [RBW] South East Bay Overnight Trip 4/8-4/9?

2013-04-05 Thread Manuel Acosta
, 2013 9:37:12 PM UTC-7, Michael Williams wrote: Manny, Im tentatively in. So we're talking about riding some on Monday, camping out Monday night and riding some on Tuesday?-Mike On Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 2:30 PM, Manuel Acosta manueljo...@hotmail.comjavascript: wrote: On the Spring

[RBW] South East Bay Overnight Trip 4/8-4/9?

2013-04-04 Thread Manuel Acosta
On the Spring Break looking to do some overnight camping maybe near San Jose as I still need to coach during the day that Monday. Maybe Mission Peak. Kinda weird days. Just throwing this out here to hopefully get someone to tag along. Let me know. If you would be interested. -- You received

[RBW] Dirty Diablo. This Sunday 1/7

2013-04-03 Thread Manuel Acosta
Since I couldn't convince the ladyfriend to head over to Ventura I won't be making it to the Ventura Ride Next best thing. Dirty Diablo! Meet at Walnut Creek Bart 10am. Route maybe similar to the this one.

[RBW] Re: FS: Spring Cleaning Bars, brakes stems crank

2013-04-02 Thread Manuel Acosta
Mike you have a 5 cm stem? I always wondered how the mustache bars would run with a tech On Tuesday, April 2, 2013 9:54:00 PM UTC-7, Michael Williams wrote: Hey group, just trying to thin out some stuff that I never use and dont plan on using. All prices include shipping Discounts

[RBW] Speaking of Photos. (Kinda off topic)

2013-04-01 Thread Manuel Acosta
So I take pictures. A lot of pictures. I've had the pleasure to take a bunch of great photos of some of the people here on the forum and of various of Rivendell employees. I post a lot of them online for variety of reasons. Mostly because I believe the challenge of photography to capture the

Re: [RBW] New Riv Weekend!

2013-04-01 Thread Manuel Acosta
Now you need to get it dirty. On Monday, April 1, 2013 7:48:36 PM UTC-7, Brencho wrote: Thanks all for your kind notes! On Monday, April 1, 2013 9:03:45 AM UTC-7, Pudge wrote: Beautiful bike. I had my Atlantis set up with a front rack/basket combo like that – it’s a GREAT pairing,

[RBW] Re: Recommended 26 tires

2013-04-01 Thread Manuel Acosta
Dav, Go with the Marathons. Simple and no-thinking tire. Good at everything great at nothing. Over the top for commuting why won't you need super heavy stout tires that roll over everything like a hummer on steroids? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell.

2013-03-28 Thread Manuel Acosta
I'll bite. Here's a picture from my older brother excatly after I finished last summers tour from Seattle to San Francisco. Just got off BART and my older brother was the only one at the house he took a picture in front of my parents garage and asked if I wanted to go on a ride to eat

[RBW] Re: This week's adventure.

2013-03-26 Thread Manuel Acosta
Digging it. Sambas sound like great snow shoes! On Tuesday, March 26, 2013 8:41:44 PM UTC-7, Mike wrote: Third week in a row that Ed and I got out for a ride and took in some new dirt roads. This week we went east to the Columbia River Gorge and Multnomah Falls. Once at Multnomah Falls we

[RBW] Re: Me, the Sam and a Friend

2013-03-26 Thread Manuel Acosta
Ask the lovely folks at Rivendell HQ. I go there but street names are foreign to me. -- 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: Source for MUSA Seersucker Buttons?

2013-03-26 Thread Manuel Acosta
Agree with Patrick. Best shirts are the shirts with mismatched buttons. Always a good story to tell. On Monday, March 25, 2013 10:39:59 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: Yeah, the buttons seem to be the weak spot of the MUSA shirts. I'll just mismatch when the time comes. That will look more

[RBW] There's time for Everything.

2013-03-24 Thread Manuel Acosta
Nothing beats a weekend when you can fit everything in. I would write a write-up but Jenny did such a great job* *I'll just link it. http://www.plattyjo.com/2013/03/weekend-shenanigans-an-accidental-century-dirty-diablo/ Pictures Proved there are fish on Mt.Diablo: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjEtdr8t

Re: [RBW] Imprompt Mixed Terrain Ride- Diablo style

2013-03-22 Thread Manuel Acosta
Yikes that would be important huh? This Sunday 3/24. On Thursday, March 21, 2013 10:12:04 PM UTC-7, danmc wrote: When? I mean what date? On Mar 21, 2013, at 9:42 PM, Manuel Acosta manueljo...@hotmail.comjavascript: wrote: Riding road up to juniper then dirt back. There will be creek

[RBW] Imprompt Mixed Terrain Ride- Diablo style

2013-03-21 Thread Manuel Acosta
Riding road up to juniper then dirt back. There will be creek crossings, dirt jumps, single tracking and good times. http://goo.gl/maps/PHeI0 Meet at 900ish at Walnut Creek Bart in the morning. Let me know if you plan to go. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: FS: Woolywarm Buttnup Size XL

2013-03-19 Thread Manuel Acosta
Speaking of wooly sweaters. looks like a new blue wool vest is at the shop Pictures prove that theres no reason to pay for models just pull them from the shop... http://www.flickr.com/photos/79143426@N04/with/8572283155/#photo_8572283155 On Tuesday, March 19, 2013 8:36:55 PM UTC-7, Joe

[RBW] Re: In Praise of The Rambo

2013-03-17 Thread Manuel Acosta
I always get. Damn Manny your bike is hella dirty. I take it as a complement. -- 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] Happy Birthday Mr.Sean Hipkin

2013-03-17 Thread Manuel Acosta
I had the pleasure of knowing Sean before he was a part time Rivendell worker just about a year ago. I remember seeing him at the shop as he started to build his Hillborne. I even got to snag a picture of him when he finally built it up. http://flic.kr/p/bDRwz6 We got to talking and we

[RBW] Re: WTT Nitto Moustache bars for Albatross Bars

2013-03-14 Thread Manuel Acosta
I too am always tempted into riding albas. But when I get on some dirt moustache is barn-on the best bar I have ridden on dirt. Just food for thought -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Legolas!

2013-03-14 Thread Manuel Acosta
Sweet. I know someone who would like a Leololas On Thursday, March 14, 2013 8:35:38 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: Call 'em, whisper the magic word, get bike. That's pretty cool. On Thursday, March 14, 2013 8:32:44 PM UTC-7, Trevor saxton wrote: How would one go about acquiring one? --

[RBW] Re: Portland Visit 4/14 Mixed Terrain Ride?

2013-03-13 Thread Manuel Acosta
direction to head. --A On Tuesday, March 12, 2013 8:55:13 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: So the ladyfriend and I are planning on going up to Portland for a couple of days. She gave me the okay for a couple of hours of riding for that Saturday. 4ish hours I think she says something about

[RBW] Re: Portland Visit 4/13 Mixed Terrain Ride?

2013-03-13 Thread Manuel Acosta
Yikes SATURDAY 4/13 On Wednesday, March 13, 2013 6:53:08 AM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: Andy, She says I need to be back in downtown Portland by 1pm in the afternoon. On Tuesday, March 12, 2013 10:00:37 PM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: Saturday 4/13 or Sunday 4/14? I'm in either

[RBW] Re: FS - 52cm Sam Hillborne and Nitto rack - $800

2013-03-13 Thread Manuel Acosta
Such a great price for this bike. Too bad its not my size... and I already have a Hillborne. Congrats to the future buyer the jumps on this deal. Yoshi if you are willing to part out with those Grand Bois Hetres. I would love to grab 'em -Manny On Tuesday, March 12, 2013 3:09:39 PM UTC-7,

[RBW] Re: Hi from Kai, Hillborne roller and web enthusiast

2013-03-12 Thread Manuel Acosta
I'm going to steal that one from you bikescapades. What a great word. Welcome! On Tuesday, March 12, 2013 11:34:54 AM UTC-7, Kai Vierstra wrote: Here's my bike- http://kaivierstra.blogspot.com/2013/02/bik.html (and web log) I'm an artist and educator living in and commuting from Brooklyn,

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