[RBW] Re: Albastache Conversion--first ride review

2021-02-16 Thread Bill Lindsay
Zack asked whether my Leo still has an Albastache cockpit or if I've switched it back to drops. Neither. I sold the Leo frameset a while back, but kept the cockpit. I think my ideal Albastache road bike will take 38s plus fenders. That machine is on the list... Bill Lindsay El Cerrito,

[RBW] Re: Albastache Conversion--first ride review

2021-02-15 Thread zem...@gmail.com
Dear Bill, Just checking in on your Ablastache conversion years later! Still using them with Leo? Or switched back to drops? Cheers, Zack On Friday, November 9, 2018 at 2:50:25 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: > As you know I did a 200k brevet on my Leo Roadini last weekend. I decided > a

[RBW] Re: Albastache Conversion--first ride review

2018-12-01 Thread Michael Cinibulk
Go Bears! However as I write this I see they went down in defeat. Here’s hoping he goes to Cal And marches for the University of California Marching Band! Beat Stanfurd! Mike Cinibulk Old Blue ‘84, ‘89, ‘91. Cal Band Trombone, ‘80-‘84. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Albastache Conversion--first ride review

2018-12-01 Thread Madam Xylene
There's a ride out of Davis tomorrow.I've seen a Cheviot with upright bars finishing a 200K when working finish control. On Friday, November 9, 2018 at 11:50:25 AM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > As you know I did a 200k brevet on my Leo Roadini last weekend. I decided > a little while

[RBW] Re: Albastache Conversion--first ride review

2018-12-01 Thread MCT
You are doing the right thing. Many more years in the saddle and only a few left of your son’s youth. Matt in OKC -- 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

[RBW] Re: Albastache Conversion--first ride review

2018-11-30 Thread Justin, Oakland
APPROVE I married into a UC family and hope my 1 year old (!!!) will go to Cal some day. -J -- 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: Albastache Conversion--first ride review

2018-11-30 Thread WETH
APPROVE! Good luck to your son with the college applications. Both schools should be honored to admit him! -- 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: Albastache Conversion--first ride review

2018-11-30 Thread Bill Lindsay
"It is a distinct possibility that I'll freak out my SFR comrades by running this bike at the December 200k" Plans CANCELLED. I'm not going to do the SFR 200k tomorrow morning. Not with the Albastache bike, not with any bike. My son Henry is applying to both Cal and Stanfurd, and The Big

[RBW] Re: Albastache Conversion--first ride review

2018-11-11 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Not that you California coast lot will need this feature of the Moustache II, but I was struck again by how well it works in brake (curve) position on singletrack with mittens on. The transition from full grip to brake grip is smooth and easy, whether it’s thin mitts, heavy boiled wool, or both

[RBW] Re: Albastache Conversion--first ride review

2018-11-11 Thread RichS
Bill, Yes, without a doubt! "...I had completely stopped thinking about the bike or the new cockpit. It had disappeared. That's about as much as I can ask for from equipment." It seems the Albastache is getting quite a bit of love lately. The enthusiastic description of your initial

[RBW] Re: Albastache Conversion--first ride review

2018-11-10 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Fantastic, Bill! I am amazed how well I do riding in smoke just by taking it slower. Smoke from only 100 miles away is pretty gritty still. Not 3 miles away gritty, but still. I’d be fascinated your experience with singletrack and Albastache, should you go that crazy. Grin. For me, they shine

[RBW] Re: Albastache Conversion--first ride review

2018-11-10 Thread Bill Lindsay
I forgot the best part of my Albastache ride: one long climb was up Old Tunnel Road above Oakland. 28 years ago that whole canyon burned in what was called the Oakland Firestorm. As I was contemplating the changes that had occurred in the 30 years I’d done this climb. There’s the new house

[RBW] Re: Albastache Conversion--first ride review

2018-11-09 Thread Adam in Indiana
Nice initial review, Bill. I've been thinking about Albastaches since I started building my Sam up, but just can't commit to trying them. I have tried Soma mustache bars, but never could get along with those. On Friday, November 9, 2018 at 2:50:25 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > As you know