[RBW] Re: Stolen Bleriot.

2011-12-21 Thread Manuel Acosta
I want to thank everyone for the amazing support with my lost bike. Still out looking for it. Hoping for the best expecting the worse. But still everyone here is amazing. I got tons of emails from people willing to loan me a bike to get me back into riding. While I'm thankful I still have plenty

[RBW] Re: Stolen Bleriot.

2011-12-21 Thread Manuel Acosta
I want to thank everyone for the amazing support with my lost bike. Still out looking for it. Hoping for the best expecting the worse. But still everyone here is amazing. I got tons of emails from people willing to loan me a bike to get me back into riding. While I'm thankful I still have plenty

[RBW] When it rains it pours. ( Long post)

2011-12-21 Thread Manuel Acosta
Riding without my Rivendell is meh but doable. Trying to make the best of the sad situation by riding with old college road bike (carbon fork, no spoke wheels, no fender mounts. Grant already scold at my clipless shoes.) and with good old friends. Weird December with no rain, but I'm not

[RBW] Re: Looking for Carradice Camper / Sackville comparisons

2011-12-15 Thread Manuel Acosta
Go with the sackville. I've have both. I've lost my wallet with my carradice side pockets on a ride from marin. I've had to juryrig my carradice when I would ride without fenders. My sackville is much more versatile. Very well thought out. On Dec 14, 10:30 pm, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.com

[RBW] Tweed Ride and Marin Headlands with Amit --Last Ride with my Beloved Bleriot.

2011-12-13 Thread Manuel Acosta
So despite losing my bike this week. I had a great time with it last weekend. Tweed Ride with Rickshaw Bag Works near the Dog Patch. The one day of the year where hearing or saying the word Dapper won't get you punched in the face. Made it out to chat with Rickshaw Bag Owner, Mark Dwight. First

[RBW] Stolen Bleriot.

2011-12-12 Thread Manuel Acosta
At around 6:15 on my commute back from work in San Jose. I stop by safeway to grab some food to cook at home. I decide to take a quick stop at target so I lock my bike up to itself with a 12 pack of ginger ale and 5 pounds of ribs in the front basket. I come back. And my bike is gone. ribs and

[RBW] Re: Stolen Bleriot.

2011-12-12 Thread Manuel Acosta
it please let me know. Would love to get this bike back. I'm fairly confident that I might just get the bike back. Not plenty of 49 cm 650b teal Bleriots in the Bay Area. I'm pretty sure it will show up. I've gain a good amount of bike karma for this bike to come back. On Dec 12, 6:46 pm, Manuel

[RBW] Re: Stolen Bleriot.

2011-12-12 Thread Manuel Acosta
Better looking picture http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/6334958952/in/photostream On Dec 12, 6:46 pm, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: At around 6:15 on my commute back from work in San Jose. I stop by safeway to grab some food to cook at home. I decide to take a quick

[RBW] Re: Stolen Bleriot.

2011-12-12 Thread Manuel Acosta
hope you get it back On Dec 12, 6:46 pm, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: At around 6:15 on my commute back from work in San Jose. I stop by safeway to grab some food to cook at home. I decide to take a quick stop at target so I lock my bike up  to itself with a 12

[RBW] San Francisco Tweed Ride

2011-12-09 Thread Manuel Acosta
Any one riding tomorrow? Meeting at Public Bikes at 11am riding over to Rickshaw bikes? I'll be there get your tweed on! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com.

[RBW] Re: Near-Catastrophic Rim Failure

2011-12-04 Thread Manuel Acosta
Looks like thin side wall issues. Same thing happened to me lucky not on a decent down. On Dec 4, 4:35 pm, Ray r.sh...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Took a nice ride across the bridge and up to Hawk Hill, planning to get home in time to catch the 49er game at the end of 1st quarter. I didn't make it.  

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Garage Sale + After ride speical

2011-12-04 Thread Manuel Acosta
Found more pictures on the cam. These include camera dueling with Mr. Harry Hugel, sample photos of some bags that were on sale and some super cheap parts! Also got my xmas tree this morning via bike. Interesting thing that happens while riding down the street with a tree strapped to your back,

[RBW] Rivendell Garage Sale + After ride speical

2011-12-03 Thread Manuel Acosta
Great looking day. Windy, chilly but with a hint of sun. Perfect for a Rivendell Garage sale. Tons of wheels and small items for sale. If you were early to the sale you were greeted by John who laid down the general idea of the sale. No pepper spray or mad running starts on this one, just general

[RBW] Re: Reminder: Rivendell Garage Sale This Saturday, December 3.

2011-12-01 Thread Manuel Acosta
Always up for a ride in walnut creek. I might plan to ride to the ranger station and then down to rock city then finish through wall point. On Nov 30, 7:06 pm, Bill M. bmenn...@comcast.net wrote: I wouldn't make the trek over unless there was a ride involved!  What do you have in mind?  I doubt

[RBW] Black Friday Riding!

2011-11-27 Thread Manuel Acosta
Not beats Black Friday shopping, then not actually shopping on Black Friday! Instead of waking up at the crack of dawn to buy things for myself, I got to spend it with my girlfriend riding around Coyote Hills. I've been meaning to take her on this 20ish mixed trail ride for a while, but I really

[RBW] Re: I like the look of these

2011-11-21 Thread Manuel Acosta
Looks like another odd-ball winner! I'm all for it. I'm sick of trying to check messages on my phone with cold digits. -Manny On Nov 21, 6:32 pm, Ginz theg...@gmail.com wrote: You can wear a wool glove without the permanent sweatiness of a sewn- in wind/weather layer.  I kind of like it. --

[RBW] Re: Early December Rivendell Garage Sale

2011-11-16 Thread Manuel Acosta
Start spazing out now! This is like an early xmas! I had so much fun that last garage sale and got plenty of deals! I'm taking the day off and canceling all my plans. I'm there! Pictures from last garage sale: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjshkipo One of my favorite pictures of Grant and John:

[RBW] Picture of first bike tour

2011-11-01 Thread Manuel Acosta
5 years ago: The picture above is one picture that sums up my first bike tour down the pacific coast. While riding down Hwy 1 Duy sees a sign that he thought was a bike trail. Little duy-we-know that this trail was a single track mountain biking trail. We rode it anyways without knowing if there

[RBW] Redwood Classic aka Mark's Ninja Roll Crash!

2011-10-24 Thread Manuel Acosta
They say that happiness is best when shared. Riding your bike with a group of friends pretty much sums this up pretty well. A group of friends and I have random rides sometimes to a event, or a new place to but every once in a while we have a Jersey Ride. Where we ride for the sake of just riding.

[RBW] Sizes for the SimpleONE?

2011-10-17 Thread Manuel Acosta
Is it just me or are there other short and tall riders that are sad that the simple onedoesn't come in a size that meets the needs for our sizing? I've been always told that the Golden Rule of Three fulfills(never knew that it was spelled that way) the needs of a cyclist. For those not familiar

[RBW] Re: Blug, dinosaurs

2011-10-01 Thread Manuel Acosta
I like the new blug. Makes it easier to find old post and makes it much pleasurable to read. Also I got to take a picture of the pre-smoked trout before it was cooked. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/5932658906/in/set-72157627058327753 Apparently it was cooked for Grant's birthday. Anyone

[RBW] Ye Old Rivendell

2011-09-25 Thread Manuel Acosta
To celebrate Rivendell's new website here are some pictures of past visits to the shop. Key things that make this shop great: the sheer randomness of the things there, the pure honest of the shop with no thrills or frills straight to the point but with a sense of class and despite the fact that

[RBW] Re: S24O Packing securing load

2011-09-24 Thread Manuel Acosta
Learn how to tie some knots and bring some rope. Previous trips http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157623688777100/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157623462389672/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157623299331702/

[RBW] Re: Made it! S24O to Mt. Diablo...

2011-09-24 Thread Manuel Acosta
awesome photo Juniper? On Sep 24, 8:58 pm, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote: More detailed report tomorrow evening when I'm back home... So a picture will suffice for tonight! Hunqapillar above the clouds...  photo.JPG 1760KViewDownload -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Made it! S24O to Mt. Diablo...

2011-09-24 Thread Manuel Acosta
Awesome picture rene! Glad you made it! On Sep 24, 8:58 pm, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote: More detailed report tomorrow evening when I'm back home... So a picture will suffice for tonight! Hunqapillar above the clouds...  photo.JPG 1760KViewDownload -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Heinous Goatheads - Re-learning Old Lessons

2011-09-19 Thread Manuel Acosta
6 patches. I was riding with my Venturing Crew and all were culprits were goat heads. The kids had plenty of practice. I've had a buddy of mine who had at least 12 patches on one tube. When asked why he didn't just replace the tube. He replied, The tube has sentimental value! I can't throw it

[RBW] Solo Riding.

2011-09-18 Thread Manuel Acosta
Nothing like riding solo to get the mind focus on the week ahead. Hopefully the troubles of life haven't made you forget the things that are important, like riding your bike. One picture can prove that it happened: http://www.tumblr.com/tumblelog/pedicabconfession -Manny Walking is fun, when

[RBW] Re: Trangia nesting mug?

2011-09-17 Thread Manuel Acosta
The kettle works wonders. I've had mine for about two years. And I've used it with the stove or thrown it in the fire. Still keep on trucking. One of those great camping things that you HAVE to bring. Make sure you get the right one if you want to fit it with the kit. A carbineer mug works well

[RBW] Re: Sackville Grid Grey Fabric Discontinued

2011-08-31 Thread Manuel Acosta
Porque! On Aug 31, 2:37 pm, Chris cch...@gmail.com wrote: I was on the phone with Rivendell trying to place an order for a Sackville Tool Wrap in Grid Grey, but was told that the Grid Grey fabric is being discontinued.  That's really sad news! -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Mt.Diablo S240 Birthday Edition.

2011-08-24 Thread Manuel Acosta
Short story: Birthday Mt.Diablo Shell Ridge Trail HOT Rock City BBQ Home- made Hammocks Raccoon Attack! Rickshaw Messenger bag! Long story: Can be found here. http://pedicabconfession.tumblr.com/ Pictures Proved it happened:

[RBW] Re: Last training ride before PBP - a set on Flickr

2011-08-07 Thread Manuel Acosta
Yay for 7-speed friction shifting! On Aug 6, 10:36 pm, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Ric content: riding lugged steel and leather, friction shifting a 7-speed freewheel. http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176895@N03/sets/72157627248430965/ Looking forward to returning to France for

[RBW] Pedicab drivers love Rivendell

2011-08-07 Thread Manuel Acosta
Look for the green Rivendell cap in the video! http://tinyurl.com/4x3j3f9 funny! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send

[RBW] Re: Solo s240- Point Reyes

2011-07-24 Thread Manuel Acosta
your route? i'm going up to point reyes in a few days and it looks like you hit a number of beautiful roads and trails. let me know if that's possible. thanks! eli SF, CA On Jul 21, 11:28 am, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: Since Half Moon Bay got cancel. Decided

[RBW] Re: Central Coast Tour ride report

2011-07-22 Thread Manuel Acosta
Looks awesome! I did first leg of this tripa couple of months ago and the second leg of the trip last summer! looks good On Jul 20, 6:28 pm, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Jul 20, 2011 at 6:21 PM, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: I've always wanted to some

[RBW] Solo s240- Point Reyes

2011-07-22 Thread Manuel Acosta
Since Half Moon Bay got cancel. Decided to do a solo to Point Reyes. Burnt. But fun. Cold. But beautiful. Pictures Proved that it happen: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157627116871619/ -Manny Fog can be annoying Acosta -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Solo s240- Point Reyes

2011-07-22 Thread Manuel Acosta
Since a bunch of buddies couldn't make it to Half Moon Bay. I decided to do a quick s240 to point reyes. Biking in sandals for miles on end gives you a wicked sandal tan. Pictures proved it happened: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157627116871619/ -Manny Fog is annoying Acosta

[RBW] Re: Lopez Island S240

2011-07-22 Thread Manuel Acosta
Awesome makes me want to go to the San Juan Islands! On Jul 18, 6:10 pm, Aaron Schmidt librar...@gmail.com wrote: Here are some views from this weekend's S240. You'll spy some Riv gear in action. Plenty of good bike camping in the San Juan islands!

[RBW] Anyone down for quick Spur of the Moment S240

2011-07-15 Thread Manuel Acosta
For those that are interested or have a free day. Monday to Tuesday- SF to Half Moon Bay Via Planet of the Apes Road. Camp at Half Moon Bay State Park then ride back the next day via Devils Slide. Questions? Go with your gut. Don't over think this just go! Bring everything or nothing! Starting

[RBW] Re: Solo s240- Mt Diablo

2011-07-14 Thread Manuel Acosta
@eli Camping at Mt.Diablo should only be done at the campsites there. Fires should only in designated fire pits. And there was a lot of fog when I was there. But not at Juniper. There was so much fog that the dew felt like it was raining. In the middle of the night I had to retreat out of my

[RBW] Re: Solo s240- Mt Diablo

2011-07-13 Thread Manuel Acosta
@Rob The carradice bag has worked out pretty well! I've had it about threeish years and it's still holding up strong despite the abused I've taken it through. I need to rewax the bag soon. @William I might be planning one in the near future. Maybe even this Friday up to Hawk Camp in the Marin

[RBW] Solo s240- Mt Diablo

2011-07-12 Thread Manuel Acosta
While summer has been buzy. I've been itching to doing something outside. Decided out the blue to pack up and head to Mt.Diablo for a quick S240. Since most people I know actually have this thing called work, had to go solo. While I was around I stopped by the shop to drop off and pick up a few

[RBW] Re: Solo s240- Mt Diablo

2011-07-12 Thread Manuel Acosta
P.S. On my way down from Mt.Diablo my rear derailuer broke and I had to jury-rig it into a single speed to get back to the shop. Got it replaced. On Jul 12, 10:41 pm, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: While summer has been buzy. I've been itching to doing something outside

[RBW] Re: Where can I find Riv Baggins bags for sale?

2011-07-03 Thread Manuel Acosta
Hey Jordan, During the Rivendell garage sale I was able to pick up some tweed bags. One I let my little brother borrow and another one I have sitting somewhere in the apartment. If your interested I might be willing to sell it. I want to have a reason to keep it but alas I have too many bags and

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