[RBW] Re: Practical Racing

Manny, please, call me Patrick. I'm just not the same without the trick. Grin. We get race tape producing worms (mini caterpillars, really) who use the winds at dusk and dawn to hitch a ride tree to tree and, unbeknownst to them, across trail. Though if I were to raise my arms in triumph on the

[RBW] Re: Morgan Territory to Diablo ride 9/29

Fun! Sounds like the kind of ride that turns the bike into portable nautilus equipment. Grin. Somewhere Grant has commented on how poor the bike is for weight loss and upper body strengthening. Not a ride like this. Have a blast! With abandon, Patrick On Monday, September 16, 2013 11:27:38

[RBW] Re: Practical Racing

oak caterpillars - we had them so bad about 8 years ago the UPS coming down the street looked like the Aadams Family. Rain has been almost forgotten here over the 4 year drought, though we've had monsoons also that may break it. Light rain is rare here, but earlier in the year we had a

Re: [RBW] Practical Racing

Patrick, Wonderful description. I could just feel those first few drops. On Monday, September 16, 2013, Deacon Patrick wrote: Sometimes racing can be practical. Today, after a wonderful ride to a mountain reservoir where I spend a few hours before coming home, I could clearly see in looming

[RBW] Re: SF Randonneurs Fall Populaire Report/Photos

Y'know, I THOUGHT after the fact that might have been your bike - http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/9761623313/ sorry we didn't meet up in person - I did cross paths with the tall 2TT Hilsen, as well. I thought I remembered him being on-list, but couldn't come up with the photo of him

[RBW] Re: Practical Racing

Maybe it's growing up with them and living in the mountains where being down and out of lightenings likely path is easy, but I love the boomers. The rumbling moving through my bones is amazingly relaxing. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, September 17, 2013 8:58:47 AM UTC-6, Montclair BobbyB

[RBW] Re: SF Randonneurs Fall Populaire Report/Photos

Captured! Indeed that is mine. I think it is an existence proof that some black componentry can still look good on a bike. On Tuesday, September 17, 2013 8:23:42 AM UTC-7, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: Y'know, I THOUGHT after the fact that might have been your bike -

Re: [RBW] Morgan Territory to Diablo ride 9/29

I might actually be able to swing that- putting it on my calendar now. If there's a WC contingent, I'd be happy to lead a gang to rendezvous with you at, say Clayton. Manny- the Gap Fire Rd. portion goes through at least a coupe private parcels (no doubt they were in the burn area though) -

[RBW] Re: SF Randonneurs Fall Populaire Report/Photos

Also, in your photostream that's me crouched down in Buster Posey pose during Rob's pre-ride message. When he calls people to pull in front and center, I always pull in, FRONT AND CENTER On Tuesday, September 17, 2013 9:24:20 AM UTC-7, William wrote: Captured! Indeed that is mine. I think

[RBW] Re: Morning ride, Proto-Appaloosa Mystery Bike

Hey, that IS a cool shot. Good on you for beating down the sluggishness. On Tuesday, September 17, 2013 9:09:55 AM UTC-7, Pudge wrote: Feeling sluggish lately, so I set the alarm for an early morning jaunt on the Mystery Bike north and west out of Wilmington, along a main corridor (for

[RBW] Re: Help needed from the collective mind.

Thanks James! I think the aerobars are going to work. On Friday, August 30, 2013 7:38:57 AM UTC-7, James Philip wrote: Hi Clayton, Sorry to hear about the condition. I hope this helps - while out on the road a few weeks back, I met gentleman who apologized for his triathlon aero-bars by

[RBW] Re: Morning ride, Proto-Appaloosa Mystery Bike

A crisp early morning ride is excellent for casting off the slugs! WIth abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, September 17, 2013 10:09:55 AM UTC-6, Pudge wrote: Feeling sluggish lately, so I set the alarm for an early morning jaunt on the Mystery Bike north and west out of Wilmington, along a main

[RBW] Re: Help needed from the collective mind.

Update on my possible fix. Aerobars. I found two sets of aerobars for sale at the local used sporting goods store. Both were broken at different spots. On one, the bar extensions were jammed, but had good pads and the other had bad pads. I paid $30.00 for both and frankensteined them.

Re: [RBW] Re: Morning ride, Proto-Appaloosa Mystery Bike

thank you - especially enjoyed the second photoset. On Tuesday, September 17, 2013 12:54:39 PM UTC-5, Pudge wrote: OK, here’s your Mystery Bike fix: http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/9724864903/in/set-72157635480441565 And here:

RE: [RBW] Re: Morning ride, Proto-Appaloosa Mystery Bike

Any other Mystery Bike owners want to share some pics? From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Allingham II, Thomas J Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2013 1:55 PM To: 'rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com' Subject: RE: [RBW] Re: Morning ride,

[RBW] Re: Morning ride, Proto-Appaloosa Mystery Bike

it's a great shot, but we want to see the mystery bike On Tuesday, September 17, 2013 11:45:15 AM UTC-5, William wrote: Hey, that IS a cool shot. Good on you for beating down the sluggishness. On Tuesday, September 17, 2013 9:09:55 AM UTC-7, Pudge wrote: Feeling sluggish lately, so I

[RBW] Re: Practical Racing

Ah yes... Nothing motivates and makes you reach deep quite like approaching thunder and lightning... My streak to the finish is usually accompanied by a frantic Woob woob woob.. Lightning scares the dillies out of me... On Monday, September 16, 2013 8:39:16 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote:

[RBW] Re: WTB: nitto 8cm dirt drop

New Stem Acquired that was easy. - EvanS -- 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] very snazzy 64cm Atlantis complete bike on ebay

I have no affiliation with the seller. That bike is a stunner. 64 'tlantishttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Atlantis-by-Rivendell-64cm-XTR-XT-Phil-Wood-Brooks-Salsa-great-condition-/271279437153?pt=US_Bicycles_Frameshash=item3f2983b561 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Re: Morning ride, Proto-Appaloosa Mystery Bike

Gorgeous shot of the pre-dawn... looks like you weren't the only creature out for an early morning jaunt. 9 Mystery bikes eh ok, I can't help myself. *Three Rings for the Elven-kings under the sky, Seven for the Dwarf-lords in their halls of stone, Nine for Mortal Men doomed to die, One for

[RBW] Albastache Stem Recommendation?

Hey now, I've enjoyed riding a mustache bar on a dirt drop, and an albatross on a technomic, but unfortunately they're both 25.4 diameter stems so can't try out the albastache in them. For those that have switched from an albatross or a mustache to an albastache, what adjustments did you make

[RBW] WTB: nitto 8cm dirt drop

I'm looking to buy an 8cm Dirt Drop. They aren't terribly expensive new but I'm okay with Used (and some beasuage) Thanks, Evan -- 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

Re: [RBW] New Mixte?

Speculation: the new bike will have Appaloosa influences that will warrant the name change. My guess is that it will be looonger than Betty.-Original Message- From: William Sent: Sep 17, 2013 4:09 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] New Mixte?

[RBW] New Mixte?

I just read the email update, saying there's a new mixte in the works with a different name. That's kind of exciting. -- 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

RE: [RBW] Re: Morning ride, Proto-Appaloosa Mystery Bike

OK, here's your Mystery Bike fix: http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/9724864903/in/set-72157635480441565 And here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/8367710962/in/set-72157630957672582 It's interesting - Mark Nobilette built 9 (I think) of these bikes, but I've never seen pics

Re: [RBW] Re: Morning ride, Proto-Appaloosa Mystery Bike

It's a mystery alright--- what happened to the other ones? Here's one: http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8501/8258574589_c8ff5c75c6_n.jpg I wonder if Riv made any small[er] non-diagatube versions. RCW's getting a super special custom Nobilette-trick-stay/mixte-stay Appaloosa bike, but that special

[RBW] Re: Morgan Territory to Diablo ride 9/29

Manny, I have plans down in San Luis that weekend, but depending on how my jury summons turns out, I may try to go down there early and come back early. I would love to do the ride with you. After the Riv-mail this afternoon, I ordered some of the knobby tires for the Atlantis. I'll confirm

[RBW] Re: New Mixte?

Is it the Appaloosa? ~Hugh On Tuesday, September 17, 2013 4:09:45 PM UTC-7, William wrote: I just read the email update, saying there's a new mixte in the works with a different name. That's kind of exciting. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Whitefish Bike Retreat - MT

Nice! Good to hear that bike-friendly options are expanding in Whitefish. When I went through there two years ago, there were about a half-dozen Warmshowers hosts listed, yet only one was actually available. Also to note: a regular old hostel has also opened in Whitefish:

Re: [RBW] Re: Morning ride, Proto-Appaloosa Mystery Bike

Great pre-dawn photo. Yes, it's definitely time for lighting heading into work. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Tue, Sep 17, 2013 at 3:16 PM, Tony DeFilippo vpi...@gmail.com wrote: Gorgeous shot of the pre-dawn... looks like you weren't the only creature out for an early morning jaunt. 9

[RBW] Re: Morning ride, Proto-Appaloosa Mystery Bike

Uh, Tom... Those aren't deer... THAT my friend is a genuine pushmepullyou... I've never seen a photo of one in the wild... Come to think of it, I don't think I've actually seen a photo of a wild Proto-Appaloosa either... pic please??? On Tuesday, September 17, 2013 12:09:55 PM UTC-4, Pudge

Re: [RBW] Friday Ride on the Columbia River

I'd like to be able to come, as I have Friday off, but I have a commitment right around noon, so don't know what time I could show up. Eric, if you do ride along the Columbia, my word of wisdom would be to figure out which way the wind is blowing. The wind can be pretty fierce along

Re: [RBW] Friday Ride on the Columbia River

As of today, it's looking like at least showers, so perhaps the wind won't be a factor. I guess since I'll be riding upriver and back, at least one leg will be into a headwind ... --Eric On Sep 17, 2013, at 6:46 PM, Shawn Granton urbanadventurelea...@gmail.com wrote: I'd like to be able to

Re: [RBW] Re: New Mixte?

Betty Loosa? Apple Foy? On 9/17/13, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Is it the Appaloosa? ~Hugh On Tuesday, September 17, 2013 4:09:45 PM UTC-7, William wrote: I just read the email update, saying there's a new mixte in the works with a different name. That's kind of exciting.

Re: [RBW] Friday Ride on the Columbia River

There are ways of lessening the wind influence, as the wind is felt strongest on Marine Drive. It's more manageable (usually) to deal with headwinds inland. So you could go out with the wind on Marine Dr, then cross over the I-5 or 205 bridge to ride Old Evergreen on the Washington side. Or make

[RBW] Hatchet shifter

Has anyone set up a DOS ENO or a dingle cog to shift with a Granfors hatchet, slung down low (naturally, for best weight distribution), but constrained to land in one of two position, thus accomplishing an on-the-fly shift between rear cogs? Just wondering... I bet it could be done. I mean, if

Re: [RBW] Hatchet shifter

In the motorcycle world, this would be called a suicide shifter. –Eric N Sent from iOS 7 On Sep 17, 2013, at 8:53 PM, BSWP ashtab...@gmail.com wrote: Has anyone set up a DOS ENO or a dingle cog to shift with a Granfors hatchet, slung down low (naturally, for best weight distribution), but

[RBW] Re: Friday Ride on the Columbia River

Would love to ride but Friday's not in the cards for me. Have fun. --Smitty On Monday, September 16, 2013 4:24:35 PM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote: I'll be in Portland, OR, on Friday, with bike in hand and plans to do a ride along the Columbia River. Anybody interested in joining me, or who has

[RBW] Re: LA Bump Ride.

I enjoy the city and the country experience. I always had a bike when I lived in the southland, but my range was quite small. Seeing all the pics from the LA, OC and SD areas make me realize how much I missed. One of my favorite things about this list are the range of environs people are riding

[RBW] FS: Brooks B17, Turbo, and Nitto Stem

Greetings, I don't needyou might? Black B17 standard, very few miles...$75 shipped Vintage Turbo. Purchased NOS from Rene Herse last year for $76. Ridden twice. No box. $45 shipped. Nitto stem. The non-tall one (about 18cm high, 8 cm in length). Used, scratches on post, nothing

[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks B17, Turbo, and Nitto Stem

picshttp://www.flickr.com/photos/77502424@N00/sets/72157635605245253/ On Tuesday, September 17, 2013 9:45:29 PM UTC-7, rob markwardt wrote: Greetings, I don't needyou might? Black B17 standard, very few miles...$75 shipped Vintage Turbo. Purchased NOS from Rene Herse last year

[RBW] New Mixte?

Well, I'm not happy. What if the new mixte is even more fabulous than my 9-month-old Betty? What if the new bike comes in lipstick pink or the Glorious red? What's a girl to do THEN? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To