[RBW] Re: Rain Cape Recommendation

I've got two of the* J* ones mentioned with the link by Mr. Grossman, above. They're just right - good quality, flawless/normal design,US made, fully functional. No reason to spend more or less. I 101% recommend these. Surprised more people haven't mentioned. Their other stuff is good too.

[RBW] Re: Velocity NoBS vs. Atlas?

I have both also, and the eyelets and polish level seem to be the difference (and label - the Atlas label is nice and pretty, the Nobs label less so in a sort of not quite as ugly as the Surly logo level). I haven't tried the super shiny version of Atlas yet, just the regular shiny. The Nobs

[RBW] Re: Rebuilding MKS Touring Pedals

I find rebuilding MKS Sylvans to be one of their best 'features'. Since they always come with too little grease it's a *pleasant ceremony to add grease and adjust new Sylvans*, and it's pretty easy in my experience. As for keeping the ball bearings herded, I hold the pedal with the 'bearings

[RBW] Re: 26x1.75-2" tire recommendations

On tires (and so forth) - Schwalbe marathons again - they've become my standard tire/tyre (depending on cycle) like MKS Sylvans are my standard pedal - on everything. Most recently put them on my 82 Stumpjumper resto. The Marathons, apart from being very confusing in variety of tires with the

[RBW] Re: Clipless or Clips?

MKS sylvans and clips or halfs only. Used looks ca. 1989-2004 (and used to proclaim 'the only real development in cycles since the derailleur'!) then decided I didn't need to be that tightly attached to bike anymore. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Handlebar Suggestions for MTB Build?

if somehow unacquainted with the god of velotouring and his handlebars: http://www.cyclingnorthwales.co.uk/pages/heinz_st.htm http://en.turizmglobal.com/meet-the-man-cycling-the-world-about-50-years-heinz-stucke/ robert liebermann fox alaska -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Handlebar Suggestions for MTB Build?

Remember, you can also use those bars the other way, with the open end forward - the stem mount is about in the center, so no matter which way you turn them there's about the same for and aft. > > Robert--That trekking bar is really cool. I don't think I'd like to have > to reach for the

[RBW] Re: Handlebar Suggestions for MTB Build?

I'm very loving butterfly bars on my 84 trek 830. http://hujev.net/image/med/700_4151.jpg (One drawback - no easy mirror location: and I don't like that s*Shh*s*Ha*aA *A*kkK*k*y kraut mirror!)

[RBW] Re: Experience with mini "half clips" ?

I use half clips on riding around bikes, and full w/straps on longer rides. 'Getting into' straps only takes a fraction of a second (like friction shifting or looking at a map) and I prefer those while touring or long day rides. I'm about to try the fancy leather mks halfs on a riding around

[RBW] looking for a Nitto 34f front rack, or reassurance, or advice or something

Having decided I really like my current Surly front rack's configuration (high/low possibility, top rack, sturdy - I like to carry my tent and pad on the front rack top). I like sturdy and don't mind heavy! I don't like those racks with the 'butterfly wing' (my term) lowrider add-ons (e.g.,

[RBW] Re: Chainstay protector

Hmm, my posts don't seem to make it here, but will try again since nobody's mentioned: The now unavailable and apparently un-invented, but formerly ubiquitous (early 80s; height of civilization time) stainless steel adhesive chainstay protector is the only way to go (or to have gone). Easy