[RBW] Re: FS: 3 short sleeve wool shirts

All taken. Thanks! On Sunday, July 14, 2013 6:42:54 PM UTC-7, Vic wrote: For some reason I have been hoarding wool shirts over the last couple of years. It may have something to do with having absolutely fallen in love with the stuff. Weird thing is, because it doesn't need to be washed

[RBW] Re: FS: 61 cm Atlantis 2150.00

Congrats! That was a good deal. On Sunday, July 14, 2013 4:08:37 PM UTC-6, Tony McG wrote: *It's mine !!!* I met Jim in Hannibal, MO this morning and bought his Atlantis. The frame is a 2009 Toyo built with a kickstand plate and braze-ons everywhere. I have it locked up in the garage

[RBW] Re: Alba bar-reach

Your position is quite upright. That's the general idea with a B68 and Albas, but you may feel a little cramped. What length is your stem? Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Sunday, July 14, 2013 11:28:05 PM UTC-7, LeahFoy wrote: I know so little about the mechanics of bikes and bike fit. I feel

Re: [RBW] Tuning up indexing, a little OT

Sounds like some crud in the cable housing, or the cables just too tight. On Sat, Jul 13, 2013 at 2:23 PM, Michael Hechmer mhech...@gmail.com wrote: I stopped using indexed shifting about ten years ago, and reverted to friction, which seemed to require less fussing, at least in the shimano

[RBW] Re: Second Breakfast (ride report)

Manny, your comment, Hammocks are amazing just nails it. I feel like I was finally granted access to a great and wonderful secret. -- 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

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

Topic drift alert: I've decided to sell my Top rack and seeing as how we are all meeting up in SLO , I wanted to first offer it to you guys. Is anyone interested? I'm asking $90 OBO . It was used but in good shape when I bought it a few months ago. You may need to get a new pair of shorter

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 61 cm Atlantis 2150.00

Very nice! Keep an eye out for me on Ragbrai Thurs/Fri/Sat; I'll be on my red '97 Rivendell Road w light blue moustache bars. On Mon, Jul 15, 2013 at 3:01 AM, IanA attew...@gmail.com wrote: Congrats! That was a good deal. On Sunday, July 14, 2013 4:08:37 PM UTC-6, Tony McG wrote: *It's

[RBW] Re: FS: New Rough Stuff Single Speed Rear Wheel - $150.00 (pick up only)

Good question: 130 mm On Sunday, July 14, 2013 10:39:51 AM UTC-5, ageorge...@gmail.com wrote: Matthew, what is spacing? Thanks. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Alba bar-reach

No idea! Just whatever Riv chose. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Rivendell sittings yesterday, Markleeville Death Ride - was it you?

Yes, I do. Here is the original build of the bike: http://reno-rambler.blogspot.com/2012/10/it-rides-like-buttah-my-new-gunnar-sport.html?q=gunnar+sport And here is the current build with an updated cockpit: http://reno-rambler.blogspot.com/2013/07/gunnar-sport-mark-ii.html?q=gunnar+sport

[RBW] Does your upstroke knee break the plane of your Alba bar ends?

Hi Michael. I'm not around my Sam right now to check for sure, but I don't think my knees break that plane. I've got my Albas turned down a bit and even have my shifters mounted on the bar ends, but I can't remember ever touching any part of that setup with my knee. One thing I have noticed

Re: [RBW] Re: My wife's new Betty Foy

Hi Kate, It's a 55 cm. She mostly went with the standard build kit which looks to be an 11 cm stem but I haven't measured it. Still decided if she wants the bars a little higher or not. Cheers, On Fri, Jul 12, 2013 at 4:36 PM, KLA kstyl...@gmail.com wrote: Beautiful! What size and what

[RBW] Re: Does your upstroke knee break the plane of your Alba bar ends?

Do you mean vertically (going above the bar ends) or horizontally (going past the bar ends in between them)? -J On Monday, July 15, 2013 1:43:20 AM UTC-4, Michael wrote: On the upstroke, does your knee break the plane of your Alba bar ends? Like a line drawn from one bar end to another.

[RBW] FS/FT Tubus Cosmo

I have a brand new never mounted Tubus Cosmo for sale, $125 shipped. Will trade for medium Big Nitto rear rack. Thanks Shawn -- 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: Does your upstroke knee break the plane of your Alba bar ends?

Horizontally, going in between them. I mean that if you were to tie a string from one bar end to the other, would the tip of your knee, at the top of the upstroke, be in front of that string? Breaking that plain, so to speak. Like, when riding look down at your left knee and see if it

[RBW] Re: Alba bar-reach

Pictures are hard to tell things from. I hope I am not adding to confusion here. Did you just move the saddle rearward during the saddle adjustment? The picture looks like you are leaning forward and reaching with straight elbows to reach the bars. Your arms look totally extended. Is

[RBW] Re: Rivendell sittings yesterday, Markleeville Death Ride - was it you?

White Roadeo guy was Hans Florine (google him). His wife has a Homer. She's the former Jacki Adams (google 'er). Hans HAS a carbo, but Jacki's pushing steel on him, and we owed him a favor for a slideshow he gave us recently, so we lent him a roadgod. Grant Just Ride the Death Ride? Petersen

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell sittings yesterday, Markleeville Death Ride - was it you?

I just attempted to type "roadeo" into my iphone and it corrected it to "roadwork." -Original Message- From: grant so we lent him a roadgod. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: 10 Bikes - could you do it?

Back from vacation, and I've given this some thought... Admittedly the idea of being happy with just 1 bike is equally (if not more) appealing to owning 10... but casting aside all realistic obstacles, the bikes I do lust after (or already own) include: - Colnago Master (just because) - 85

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell sittings yesterday, Markleeville Death Ride - was it you?

So not all the Rivs sighted on DR were sitting? Sorry... - Andrew, sited in Berkelely -- 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: Alba bar-reach

YES-that is exactly how I feel: extended. I am reluctant to change the hardware, however, because prior to messing around with the saddle, it was perfect. I just can't seem to find that sweet spot, though. I suppose I could try sliding the saddle forward on the rails again, but I actually love

[RBW] Re: Alba bar-reach

Also, as far as what I did during the adjustment, well, who knows? I took that sucker all the way off so I could experiment with a red B17 to match my Betty! Vanity is so inconvenient... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: Alba bar-reach

It looks like your wrists are bent which will give you arm pain over a ride. I know it sounds strange but ride no handed and put out your arms where they would feel comfy. I use a trainer at home. If you find that your comfortable range is say almost at your knees you could go for a shorter stem

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell sittings yesterday, Markleeville Death Ride - was it you?

It's 110 outside, my riv and me are sitting inside loving AC. On Jul 15, 2013 11:48 AM, BSWP ashtab...@gmail.com wrote: So not all the Rivs sighted on DR were sitting? Sorry... - Andrew, sited in Berkelely -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Re: 10 Bikes - could you do it?

I love latex tubes - I'd never get off the pump On Monday, July 15, 2013 10:47:40 AM UTC-5, Montclair BobbyB wrote: Back from vacation, and I've given this some thought... Admittedly the idea of being happy with just 1 bike is equally (if not more) appealing to owning 10... but casting

Re: [RBW] Re: Mille Miglia on Vitorria Randonneur Hyper 700 x 38

Always pay attention to my tire recommendations! On 7/14/13, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: I'll sure pay attention next time David advises knobbies! dougP -- Cheers, David -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: FS: Three (3!) very Rivish yet very different used bicycles

The Stumpjumper Sport is claimed. Thanks On Friday, July 12, 2013 9:21:09 AM UTC-7, William wrote: The RB-1 is now at it's new home back east. The Miyata is still available. The Stumpjumper Sport only drew interest without the saddle and cockpit, so I've decided to re-offer it with a

[RBW] Re: FS Newish Medium Sackville Saddlesack(Olive)

I do not need this bag. I do not need this bag. I do not need this bag. Please report back when this is sold and put me out of my misery. Jay On Monday, July 15, 2013 3:53:01 AM UTC+3, David Hwang wrote: Hey RBW'ers I have a newish-never-really-used-except-once Medium Sackville Saddlesack in

[RBW] Re: Rivendell sittings yesterday, Markleeville Death Ride - was it you?

anybody who climbs ( rocks) know Hans Florine. Didn't know he was a bike guy also. Probably could guessed as a lot of outside type people do it all... bike/climb/surf etc. ~mike On Monday, July 15, 2013 7:34:39 AM UTC-7, grant wrote: White Roadeo guy was Hans Florine (google him). His

[RBW] Re: Family Bike Tour

Beautiful! With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, July 13, 2013 10:52:42 AM UTC-6, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: Landing back at home after a week bike tour with my family and hearing the news about Seth V was/is gut wrenching. Like most of those who commented on that thread, I only knew Seth

[RBW] Re: FS Newish Medium Sackville Saddlesack(Olive)

Jay, I said what you are saying. Now I have one of these that I bought used and love it. You probably need this bag. Your welcome. Sorry. On Monday, July 15, 2013 12:07:43 PM UTC-5, Jay wrote: I do not need this bag. I do not need this bag. I do not need this bag. Please report back

[RBW] Re: Does your upstroke knee break the plane of your Alba bar ends?

No. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, July 14, 2013 11:43:20 PM UTC-6, Michael wrote: On the upstroke, does your knee break the plane of your Alba bar ends? Like a line drawn from one bar end to another. Just curious to see how roomy everyone's Alba set up is. My knees break the

[RBW] FS- Medium Krampus-complete!

OK- I admit- I can be impulsive when purchasing bikes. Is that not normal on the list, no? In any case, I have a bike I've had for over a month and no miles on it. I actually put more miles on the bike at the shop testing it-befor ordering mine. In any case, I have a Medium Krampus for sale.

Re: [RBW] Re: Alba bar-reach

You may well be right! I DID mess with the bar height because I had to slam the bars all the way to fit the bike in the van. I raised them all the way up (no idea where they were prior) afterwards. I'm moving to Vegas today, so once I reach there and get my bearings I will definitely try

[RBW] Bikes on a Plane

Thanks again to everyone who replied with tips on how to get a bike on a plane. To recap: I flew to and from Portland, OR, over the weekend to take part in the Seattle-to-Portland ride. I brought my folding Dahon, which fits into a case that looks like a very large suitcase--technically a few

Re: [RBW] Portland Bound

I endorse this. Some of us don't drink but we all like talking cogalug. On Fri, Jul 12, 2013 at 8:16 PM, Adam oceanm...@gmail.com wrote: Greetings Portlanders, My wife and I are currently traveling around the San Juan islands on her Atlantis and my Hillborne. I wrote the list some time ago

Re: [RBW] Re: First ride with the Noodles

I love the noodles. I might try albas one day, but for now, they're incredible bars. I just finished a 2 day, 200 mile Seattle to Portland thing and other than some leg soreness, my wrists are fine (which are a problem for me, since I type a lot). I loved going into the drops for quick passing

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell sittings yesterday, Markleeville Death Ride - was it you?

Touché... In my defense, I'll plead continuing jet lag and lactic acid intoxication at the time I mis-wrote that. OTOH, I was sitting on the side of the road when that green Rivendell cruised by. ; ) Max -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Re: Alba bar-reach

I was relunctant to comment because frankly, this is all subjective. When I read Michael's post however, I thought, that's exactly my impression from looking at the pic. And your response seems to back that up. First of all, don't move the saddle to change your reach. Saddle height and position

[RBW] Re: FS- Medium Krampus-complete!

man... I'd love to get a Krampus but I need a large size. Maybe the next Riv will take 29+ tires? Talk about dream bike.. a lugged fattie! ~mike -- 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: FS/FT Tubus Cosmo

The rack has been taken. Thanks On Monday, July 15, 2013 10:03:46 AM UTC-4, shawn wrote: I have a brand new never mounted Tubus Cosmo for sale, $125 shipped. Will trade for medium Big Nitto rear rack. Thanks Shawn -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Re: Stan's to Paris-Roubaixs on Ram

Hey Patrick, I finally had to break down and add 20g of Stans to my rear Parigi tubular. Developed a very slow leak after the weekend ride. Over 600 miles without it. Have a spare tire if I need it... What I'm hoping, though, is I can ride this one until the Stans dries out. On Tuesday,

[RBW] FS: 58cm Rivendell Atlantis

Hi folks, I built this bike up last year, and just haven't been riding it. Too much overlap in my herd, and an overall lack of time. Please respond off-list directly, as I don't have time to check the list these days. Thanks. http://www.flickr.com/photos/gzahnd/sets/72157634616858418/ Built

Re: [RBW] Re: Stan's to Paris-Roubaixs on Ram

Two months, roughly, with Stan's in my P-R clinchers and it seems to be still liquid. The good thing about clinchers, in this regard at least, is that when the Stan's dries up (I hear it turns into little rubber octopuses) you can junk the tube and replace it for $5. So far, no flats on the P-R,

Re: [RBW] Bikes on a Plane

Hi Eric Cool to hear you did STP on a minivelo... I'd missed that detail in your original discussion of how to get a bike on a plane! A couple questions - was the Smooth Hound shipped in its folded configuration? Did you need to pull / reassemble much (in particular the fork)? And, was your

Re: [RBW] Re: Stan's to Paris-Roubaixs on Ram

I forgot to mention that there is, so I've been told, nothing to keep you from adding more Stan's at regular intervals when the old stuff goes solid. On a high end, high mileage tire, I'd guess you would wear out the tread before you filled the tube with excess of sealant. LBS staff tell me that

[RBW] Rainy Shakedown Ride

Did 3 days on Pikes Peak with our eldest (12) daughter. She came up with a few things to improve (bring hairbrush, cards and cribbage board, among other things) and got to try single track with panniers and weight for the first time. She did great. It was a hilly 4 miles in with more up than

Re: [RBW] Rainy Shakedown Ride

I wish I could get my 12 year old daughter (12 in early June) to accompany camping -- not that there are opportunities for casual, quick camping around here unless you like sand and sagebrush. (DAA yyyd!!!) On Mon, Jul 15, 2013 at 2:09 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Did 3

Re: [RBW] Re: Stan's to Paris-Roubaixs on Ram

Pardon my ignorance, but I have just read this thread and don't know what Stan's is. I am hoping to ride in NM, next April, so need to know this stuff. Michael On Monday, July 15, 2013 4:05:36 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: I forgot to mention that there is, so I've been told, nothing to

Re: [RBW] Rainy Shakedown Ride

very nice and looks like a very special time - but who was that barefoot man? On Monday, July 15, 2013 3:20:39 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: I wish I could get my 12 year old daughter (12 in early June) to accompany camping -- not that there are opportunities for casual, quick camping

[RBW] Exceptional Rainwear

The post finally arrived from Scotland with my new Hilltrek Cotton Analogy rainwear (single layer Ventile with a fur analogy liner that actively pushes liquid and vapor (not just vapor) out from the jacket. Was the wait (felt nearly as long as waiting for my Hunqapillar) worth it? In short,

Re: [RBW] Rainy Shakedown Ride

Patrick, What's wrong with sand and sagebrush? I don't know your neck of NM very well, but we've camped in the desert fairly frequently since college (over half a lifetime ago) and love it. Granted, for us it's change of scenery and temperature, and we try not to go this time of year (last

Re: [RBW] Rainy Shakedown Ride

Ron, that was some nutter she took a picture of on the trail. All bundled up and then bare feet? That'd be like getting all bundled up and having bare hands. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, July 15, 2013 2:56:50 PM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote: very nice and looks like a very special time -

[RBW] Re: shipping a bike to Karme Choling

Gentlemen, Thanks so much for the helpful and useful information and offers of help. Anne is putting off bike transport till she drives out later. She has a good rack and will be going anyway. The Air Caddy information she wont use but i am grateful for because i may well need it sometime

Re: [RBW] Re: Stan's to Paris-Roubaixs on Ram

You really must know about Stan's. It is a foaming sealant that was developed for tubeless tires, and differs from the Slime type of sealant in requiring far less and on the principle by which it works (don't know what that principle is, but it ain't small clogging particles in a mass of, well,

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto, Paul, Nigel Smythe, Swift, Gripking, Brand V, Bruce Gordon, Cateye, Tektro, etc.

My garage sale has been a roaring success so far, thanks to all my buyers! Updated photo album here http://imgur.com/a/EhR5M, and here’s what’s left of the original posting, plus a few new items: 2011 Tweed Big Loafer: Used regularly for about a year and has some beausage on the leather

Re: [RBW] Re: Stan's to Paris-Roubaixs on Ram

Look at this Patrick properly folded glued tubular https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-_Tb1RsQPRgo/UeR7qRFeS3I/BMY/PUDok7uz4vE/s1600/aP7130005.JPG https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-3pJY7yrIoA0/UeR7uswb6yI/BMg/2FNmwpsRdww/s1600/aP7130006.JPG Freaking Acorn Bag

[RBW] Re: Alba bar-reach

Yes, as someone said, saddle adjustments are for positioning your body relative to the bottom bracket (saddle fore/aft), your seat height, and saddle tilt. *Arm reach* is adjusted for by stem height/extension. So if you are sure you like the saddle where it is, and that is the place for

Re: [RBW] Re: Stan's to Paris-Roubaixs on Ram

tag loop, that is - and it holds the blinkie rock solid. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Exceptional Rainwear

Wait a second...you actually didn't sweat under those garments? That is amazing. First I have never heard of rainwear that actually keeps you dry from both the rain, and your own sweat! What were the temps you were riding in? I have read that breatheable materials don't breathe unless

[RBW] Re: Rainy Shakedown Ride

It was a mountain man on a Hunqapiller. Thanks for the great pics. Looks like a great time you had! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Does your upstroke knee break the plane of your Alba bar ends?

No On Mon, Jul 15, 2013 at 1:22 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: No. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, July 14, 2013 11:43:20 PM UTC-6, Michael wrote: On the upstroke, does your knee break the plane of your Alba bar ends? Like a line drawn from one bar end to another.

[RBW] Re: Exceptional Rainwear

Did I sweat? Yes. Did the sweat have somewhere to go (both liquid and vapor)? Yes. It breathes as well as a heavy cotton shirt. Because it's cotton (yes, the stuff everyone says will kill you. They don't know about ventile). The mechanism for how it works is completely different from the

Re: [RBW] Re: Stan's to Paris-Roubaixs on Ram

Michael, Stan's is liquid latex - no other filler. I have a yard full of prickly pear and a lawn tractor that had a flat on the big rear, tubeless. A 2-oz. Stan's solved it completely. You can also use Stan's to go tubeless on your bike wheels. -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Exceptional Rainwear

There are limits. In my closet rests the original Sierra Designs 60/40 parka. The lining is ventile cotton. It is way cool. There is no question that the Sierra Design parka exhausts moisture better than my Arc'Teryx Gortex parka. Although they are remarkably similar design-wise. That

[RBW] V-O Grabsack FS $60 Shipped

Bought this and ended up using it for just a few rides downtown. It's looking for a new home. Photos of this bag here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/9297318690/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/9294542045/in/photostream/ Minion is not included, but you do get the cool

[RBW] Stainless steel versus grey-coat Tubus Fly?

I ordered what was supposed to be a stainless steel Fly from ProBikeKit in Britain -- $83 and change express shipped from Britain (arrived today after 7 days). It looks to me like a grey powdercoat, not stainless steel. No big worries, since, looks apart, I actually prefer the chromo model

Re: [RBW] V-O Grabsack FS $60 Shipped

These are very nice bags, and I've gone through quite a few shoulder bags (aka manpurses). I made mine even more useful by riveting on a waist strap, so that I can use it as a small messenger bag. On Mon, Jul 15, 2013 at 5:56 PM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Bought this and ended up

[RBW] Re: V-O Grabsack FS $60 Shipped

V-O?!? Please! It's Brand V! Holier than Cow! On Monday, July 15, 2013 4:56:52 PM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote: Bought this and ended up using it for just a few rides downtown. It's looking for a new home. Photos of this bag here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/9297318690/

[RBW] Re: Stan's to Paris-Roubaixs on Ram

Could you guys give us a list of presta tubes with removable cores. I live in Lodi,Ca. and August thru November is a nightmare regarding flats and goatheads. Thanks, Don Compton On Saturday, May 18, 2013 9:44:17 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: I finally got fed up and just installed Stan's

Re: [RBW] Re: V-O Grabsack FS $60 Shipped

My bad. Yes, it's Brand V. Only. --Eric Norris Email: campyonly...@me.com Web: www.campyonly.com Blog: http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy On Jul 15, 2013, at 5:12 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: V-O?!? Please! It's Brand

[RBW] Re: Stan's to Paris-Roubaixs on Ram

Don, the obvious choice are Challenge and Vittoria latex, but also Conti tubes, Michelin, and even the higher-grade Q-tubes. They will always list removable valve core in the specs. you need one of these http://www.biketiresdirect.com/product/tufo-valve-tool On Monday, July 15, 2013

[RBW] Re: Exceptional Rainwear

It is in the 80's - 100's here in MD with high humidity in the summer. I am basically drenched in sweat when riding until fall, when it gets back into the 50's. So I think that means no breatheable stuff will matter in those conditions of summer. It was around 100 I think on Saturday when

[RBW] Re: Exceptional Rainwear

Capillary action of fur. *Capillary action* (sometimes *capillarity*, *capillary motion*, or * wicking*) is the ability of a liquid http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquid to flow in narrow spaces without the assistance of, and in opposition to, external forces like gravity

[RBW] Re: Stainless steel versus grey-coat Tubus Fly?

$83.00 is suspiciously inexpensive for stainless. Believe all the models are available in silver powder in Europe. FWIW I have silver powder Duos. The powder seems to be holding up well. On Monday, July 15, 2013 6:57:19 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: I ordered what was supposed to be a

[RBW] Re: Exceptional Rainwear

For 70+˚F and high humidity with rain, I would wear shorts and t-shirt. Colorado's mountains don't get that combo. Storms drop us to 50-60 or lower. So we may start out at 80, but cool down fast with the storm. Scotland has used boiled, lanolined wool for hundreds of years at least for

[RBW] Re: Stan's to Paris-Roubaixs on Ram

Ron, Thanks for your help. Don On Monday, July 15, 2013 5:35:21 PM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: Don, the obvious choice are Challenge and Vittoria latex, but also Conti tubes, Michelin, and even the higher-grade Q-tubes. They will always list removable valve core in the specs. you need one of

[RBW] STP 2013

STP weekend, and a fine one it was. We were the beneficiaries of warm temps and tailwinds both days for about 204 miles. I rode with 10,000 of my closest friends, and heard relatively few discouraging words, despite an abundance of pace lines and spandex. Fellow Rivendell riders I observed

[RBW] Re: Stainless steel versus grey-coat Tubus Fly?

bought my daughter's Cr-Mo Vega from the UK and it is gray powder coat. It was also $75 - a great deal, and it looks very sharp on her silver bike. On Monday, July 15, 2013 8:03:14 PM UTC-5, Matthew J wrote: $83.00 is suspiciously inexpensive for stainless. Believe all the models are

Re: [RBW] Re: Exceptional Rainwear

In the 90s Americans climbing in Scotland were frustrated with their mountaineering gear made for cold dry conditions. They were getting drenched with sweat during exertion and then freezing when they slowed down, They noticed that the Scottish climbers were using a very different clothing system

[RBW] Re: Portland Bound

I could hang at Velo Cult Friday evening. Probably couldn't get there much before 8. --Smitty -- 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: First ride with the Noodles

What size Homer is that? --Smitty On Thursday, July 11, 2013 5:19:53 PM UTC-7, Curtis wrote: Pictures to prove it. About 10 miles with a little bit of dirt. First time using flickr. http://www.flickr.com/photos/97010676@N07/sets/72157634602760690/ -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Re: Exceptional Rainwear

Exactly, Bob. You are clearly ahead of my slow learning curve. I wish I'd found this 15 years ago (when the Nikwax analogy first came out, though the blending with the ventile is fairly new). Paramo make a nylon version of the same concept if you prefer nylon (Hilltrek sells it, not sure if

[RBW] 2013 P-STP Ride Pictures

Pictures prove it happened until the battery gave out. This was my second, and probably last STP for a little while. I witnessed a few too many crashes and near misses, along with racer attitude, to want to do this again for a while. However, I ran into Brian and his Hillborne, and Chris of Tall

Re: [RBW] Re: Does your upstroke knee break the plane of your Alba bar ends?

Does your chewing gum lose its flavor on the bedpost overnight? If your mother says don't chew it, do you swallow it in spite? Can you catch it on your tonsils, can you heave it left right? Does your chewing gum lose its flavor on the bedpost overnight? sorry... hopefully I will not be banished

[RBW] Re: Stainless steel versus grey-coat Tubus Fly?

I have been contemplating this same combo: medium sackville , tubus fly. Is this rack not an adequate bag support? I'm using a Top Rack and was thinking about selling it for a Fly. -Evan On Monday, July 15, 2013 4:57:19 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: I ordered what was supposed to be a

Re: [RBW] Re: Exceptional Rainwear

Patrick - we learn together. When you are comfortable with constant rain, back and forth, exert and sweat/rest, you are doing well. And when you can do that in the difficult temperatures of 50 - 60 degrees I think you have success. Bob On Mon, Jul 15, 2013 at 10:42 PM, Deacon Patrick

[RBW] Seattle to Portland

Two sets of photos from my STP adventure (different cameras; I haven't had time to merge the sets yet): http://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/sets/72157634641658327/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/sets/72157634660319370/ I ran into Frank and his family on the way to Kent (well,

[RBW] Re: Seattle to Portland

Eric, If the STP is not worthy of a repeat but you are still interested in touring the Pacific NW (or the Lower Mainland!), consider Cascade's RSVP ride https://shop.cascade.org/content/events/rsvp. They limit the number of riders, the route is more of a challenge, you cross into the Great

Re: [RBW] Re: Seattle to Portland

I hate to characterize myself as a loner, but I'm looking forward to checking out the eastern oregon bikeways with a few friends and more S24Os. They'll be more my speed. Speaking of which, I need to pack for one I'm going on tomorrow after work. Dodge Park here we come! cc On Jul 15, 2013 9:00

[RBW] Re: Does your upstroke knee break the plane of your Alba bar ends?

No... never thought to look for/at that. I just did a tester and my best estimate is that my knee doesn't get closer than 4-5 inches behind that BE-BE line. You might try a longer stem, Michael. I never have issues with the BEs getting too close even in really tight turns and I'm still pretty

[RBW] Re: 2013 P-STP Ride Pictures

Try slow, baby. --Smitty On Monday, July 15, 2013 7:47:08 PM UTC-7, Christopher Chen wrote: Pictures prove it happened until the battery gave out. This was my second, and probably last STP for a little while. I witnessed a few too many crashes and near misses, along with racer attitude,

[RBW] Re: Seattle to Portland

One of the things I like about STP is that it's so different from my usual rides. I'd guess I'm a loner over 95% of the time so getting on the road with 10,000 other bikers is quite of a cultural shock. Yes, you do see a lot of Rubes and wannabe racers but you also see just about every thing

[RBW] Re: V-O Grabsack FS $60 Shipped

Patrick, may I see a picture of your adaptation? I don't leave home without my 'manpurse' best, Evan On Monday, July 15, 2013 4:56:52 PM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote: Bought this and ended up using it for just a few rides downtown. It's looking for a new home. Photos of this bag here:

[RBW] Re: FS Newish Medium Sackville Saddlesack(Olive)

Jay, happy to report the bag is pending a local sale now! Misery be gone! Thanks for the interest! -d -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: My wife's new Betty Foy

Thanks! I ask because I have a 9cm on my 58, and am considering going longer (currently, bars are tilted down, even with the saddle, which I like), but am afraid to make changes and make it worse, as it bothered me before, but I've gotten somewhat used to it by now. Also what tires, thanks,