[RBW] Re: Do Employers Encourage Bike Commuting? (Was Rivbike Editorial)
I work in Engineering at a large manufacturing plant. 7.5 miles each way. While bike commuting is actively encourage it is not discouraged either. I bring the bike into the offices and lean it against the bookcase next to my desk. One other person, that I see, rides in on ocasion. For me the limiting thing is transporting my daughter to / from her school which is near my work. I usually get a few, positive questions. Angus On Jan 25, 12:59 am, Brian Hanson stone...@gmail.com wrote: I have a 9-mile each way hilly ride to work in Seattle. The only thing that keeps me from riding every day is fatigue over time. During May, I typically do about 4-5 days a week, and by the month's end, I'm wiped. I usually do 3-4 days year-round. I've gotten to the point now where I dislike driving due to the following: - parking - can't put my vehicle in my office - traffic can make the commute longer than biking - sedentary - don't have the invigoration from exercising on the way in - too much stress/concentration with traffic and other nutso drivers - and, yes - I don't like paying for gas I work at a hi-tech branch of Comcast, and of the 130 employees, a good 30 of them ride to work during Bike to Work month. There are at least 10 full-time commuters, though most have a ride 3 or less miles. We have one shower that is shared. We used to have at least one female commuter, but it's mostly guys. While biking is not promoted, it is part of our company culture, and at least 2 execs bike including the CEO. Brian Seattle On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 12:14 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: It's between 25 and 35 miles from my front door to the office (depending if I choose the safer, hillier, longer route or the flatter, sketchier, shorter route). The casual (high-tech startup) work environment permits bicycling to work, but there is essentially zero promoting it (although I'm told that when choosing between two sites, this one was chosen for proximity to BART). There's no shower, but there is space to park a bike inside and space to change clothes. I set the 2011 cycling goal for myself to do the one-way commute in to the office 50 times in the year. I've done it 6 times so far. I typically BART/bike home. On the other days, my wife and I carpool in (we work in the same office) with a bike on the roof. She leaves in the car early enough to shuttle the kids around after school. I then bike+BART back home. So, on the days I ride, I'm not really offsetting anything, because my wife is still driving in. We can't do the bike-commute together, since I have to leave when it's still dark and somebody has to take the kids in to school. I love the ride. I never was a morning cyclist and the light in the morning is great. I can't make much of an eco-argument for how I'm doing any good for the planet, but I'm OK with that. Doing that ride 3x a week and a long ride on the weekend makes it easy to rack up 200+mile weeks, which has notable benefits. Some of my other commute to work goals for 2011 are to do a 80% off- road route through the East Bay Hills to work, and to do an S24O at Lake Chabot on the way to work. Finally, in the summer, I want to do the ride both ways some of the time. On Jan 24, 11:57 am, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.com wrote: I work for JJ and commute to a big (central NJ) campus, where there are easily 3000+ employees. I am one of only a handful of irregular bike-commuters, and despite having showers, lockers and a well- protected bike rack, JJ does little to encourage bicycling to work. During National Bike to Work Week, it's amazing how FEW people will actually ride in to work. I have figured out a really nice (and safe route), and even made a cheesy video to promote B2W Week that aired on TV monitors throughout the campus in the weeks prior to B2W Week. I got lots of nice, supportive comments about the vid (and my route), yet I had zero success recruiting others to join me, even for a single day!! Our Environmental Health Safety folks have been the official champions of Bike to Work Week, and yet none of these people actually will ride during that week either... people just seem to think it's insane... they fear for their safety, and despite having established ride marshalls to ensure a safe route, we get very few takers... It's really sad. By contrast, whenever I visit our Belgian facility I am blown away by the hundreds of bikes I see arriving and leaving the facility on a regular basis. It's just an entirely different mindset Our culture here in NJ is built on the automobile, and the roads in NJ are great for motorists. So while I'll continue to ride my bike to work whenever I can, simply because I so enjoy it, I will no longer lament at others' reluctance to share in the joy... That's their loss, as far
[RBW] Re: Rivbike Editorial of Jan. 18
+1, Ray. As far as commuting/my workplace, my commute is 17 miles one way and I currently work at a large facility that was recently voted a high- level bicycle friendly business by the League of American Bicyclists. They have great bicycle parking in a garage outside the main entrance, and even have a workbench with tools in the lower level of the garage. It's pretty awesome.That being said, due to the location of my work I have to leave home *really* early to get to work if I want to miss a $*#storm of rush hour traffic, and leave late if i want to miss it again. My last job had even better parking- I just brought my bike into work and leaned it up against a wall. That was ideal. -Matt On Jan 22, 3:37 pm, Way Rebb grayc...@mac.com wrote: Some of us use bikes as a primary means of transportation. Transportation involved going to places you may not really want to get to (jury duty, dentist appointments, etc) with varying levels of being late. I don't believe transportation is chosen on the fun factor, cars are just the default. Judging by the people who arrive at work exhausted from traffic I certainly enjoy my ride to work more. Judging by the people who made a fuss about orbiting around finding a parking spot at jury duty, I certainly enjoyed my bike/BART ride to the Hayward courtroom more. The fun factor is only a part of the reason I use a bike. Other reasons are I've saved literally thousands of dollars, which is reflected in my bank account, by not driving. Although I've donated $0 directly to oil companies I have donated $bazillions in taxes for freeways; to huge military projects to protect the oil fields; to police, fire, clean up crews that have to respond to pile ups etc. This cheap oil is terribly expensive. Let's fund cheap oil the way we fund schools and people will be on bikes soon enough. -Ray On Jan 19, 7:39 am, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: The best post of this thread! I agree: if it's not fun, why do it? Too much modern neo-puritanism out there already. Tho' kudos to those who ride in snow and *enjoy* it. On Wed, Jan 19, 2011 at 8:10 AM, Kelly Sleeper tkslee...@gmail.com wrote: and then there is organized bike rides that have 100's of people driving many miles to ride a bike a short distance then drive back home. In St Louis, Mo Trailnet has one of these type rides weekly. I would wager a single weekend ride here wipes out all the progress the comuters make in one day. Not saying don't comute, just saying I don't see cycling as green. It's entertainment for most folks or exercise but also an excuse / reason to drive thier cars many more miles. Cycling has many uses and is wonderful .. but riding just for green reasons is or would be weak for me. I ride because I like riding. Kelly -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: California weather
Well, I've had fenders on my Rivendell Road Standard for some time. If there is a correlation between having fenders mounted and stopping rainfall, it must be working. We haven't had a drop of moisture so far this month in Tucson (maybe a chance next week!). I agree with those that keep their fenders mounted because they keep their bikes cleaner (I also have a fender mount rear light). Jim Cloud Tucson, AZ On Jan 24, 7:37 pm, Bill Gibson bill.bgib...@gmail.com wrote: When I moved here, I took off my fenders. I felt like I felt when I passed my last math class in high school: free at last, free at last, great g- amighty, free at last. I missed them. I put them back on. One bike has plastic with zip ties, the other has Berthouds almost expertly installed by me. (And I eventually got a minor in Mathematics for my B.A.) I think they are aerodynamic and efficacious in the annual rain. And they keep the dust off. On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 7:07 PM, charlie charles_v...@hotmail.com wrote: You guys crack me up..I never take my fenders off. My bike stays cleaner even when it isn't raining and I have a place to mount a rear taillight that looks nice plus fenders belong on a bicycle. On Jan 24, 10:14 am, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote: A couple of weeks back, in an attempt to cram fenders and Jack Browns onto the Roadeo I finally laid down my $10 and bought a set of sheldon's fender nuts. At first glance and a hand fit, it looks like it might fit, tight but fit. I belive that the fender nuts alone may have been enough to trigger the end of the rains, if I contiue the fitting of the fenders we may never have rain again. I probably can not take full credit, but will say you're welcome. Rob thinking about fenders in a coastal desert Perks -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2Bunsubscrib e...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Bill Gibson Tempe, Arizona, USA -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Re: Do Employers Encourage Bike Commuting? (Was Rivbike Editorial)
I work at a medium sized Art Museum and we get $20 a month for commuting to work on bicycle. I cummute year round so thats... $240 a year. My commute round trip is 8 miles. Kris in Portland Maine Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2011 02:32:30 -0800 Subject: [RBW] Re: Do Employers Encourage Bike Commuting? (Was Rivbike Editorial) From: angusle...@sbcglobal.net To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com I work in Engineering at a large manufacturing plant. 7.5 miles each way. While bike commuting is actively encourage it is not discouraged either. I bring the bike into the offices and lean it against the bookcase next to my desk. One other person, that I see, rides in on ocasion. For me the limiting thing is transporting my daughter to / from her school which is near my work. I usually get a few, positive questions. Angus On Jan 25, 12:59 am, Brian Hanson stone...@gmail.com wrote: I have a 9-mile each way hilly ride to work in Seattle. The only thing that keeps me from riding every day is fatigue over time. During May, I typically do about 4-5 days a week, and by the month's end, I'm wiped. I usually do 3-4 days year-round. I've gotten to the point now where I dislike driving due to the following: - parking - can't put my vehicle in my office - traffic can make the commute longer than biking - sedentary - don't have the invigoration from exercising on the way in - too much stress/concentration with traffic and other nutso drivers - and, yes - I don't like paying for gas I work at a hi-tech branch of Comcast, and of the 130 employees, a good 30 of them ride to work during Bike to Work month. There are at least 10 full-time commuters, though most have a ride 3 or less miles. We have one shower that is shared. We used to have at least one female commuter, but it's mostly guys. While biking is not promoted, it is part of our company culture, and at least 2 execs bike including the CEO. Brian Seattle On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 12:14 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: It's between 25 and 35 miles from my front door to the office (depending if I choose the safer, hillier, longer route or the flatter, sketchier, shorter route). The casual (high-tech startup) work environment permits bicycling to work, but there is essentially zero promoting it (although I'm told that when choosing between two sites, this one was chosen for proximity to BART). There's no shower, but there is space to park a bike inside and space to change clothes. I set the 2011 cycling goal for myself to do the one-way commute in to the office 50 times in the year. I've done it 6 times so far. I typically BART/bike home. On the other days, my wife and I carpool in (we work in the same office) with a bike on the roof. She leaves in the car early enough to shuttle the kids around after school. I then bike+BART back home. So, on the days I ride, I'm not really offsetting anything, because my wife is still driving in. We can't do the bike-commute together, since I have to leave when it's still dark and somebody has to take the kids in to school. I love the ride. I never was a morning cyclist and the light in the morning is great. I can't make much of an eco-argument for how I'm doing any good for the planet, but I'm OK with that. Doing that ride 3x a week and a long ride on the weekend makes it easy to rack up 200+mile weeks, which has notable benefits. Some of my other commute to work goals for 2011 are to do a 80% off- road route through the East Bay Hills to work, and to do an S24O at Lake Chabot on the way to work. Finally, in the summer, I want to do the ride both ways some of the time. On Jan 24, 11:57 am, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.com wrote: I work for JJ and commute to a big (central NJ) campus, where there are easily 3000+ employees. I am one of only a handful of irregular bike-commuters, and despite having showers, lockers and a well- protected bike rack, JJ does little to encourage bicycling to work. During National Bike to Work Week, it's amazing how FEW people will actually ride in to work. I have figured out a really nice (and safe route), and even made a cheesy video to promote B2W Week that aired on TV monitors throughout the campus in the weeks prior to B2W Week. I got lots of nice, supportive comments about the vid (and my route), yet I had zero success recruiting others to join me, even for a single day!! Our Environmental Health Safety folks have been the official champions of Bike to Work Week, and yet none of these people actually will ride during that week either... people just seem to think it's insane... they fear for their safety, and despite having established ride marshalls to ensure a safe route, we get very few takers... It's really sad. By contrast, whenever
[RBW] Re: California weather
Actually I built up a poh-boy Pugsley last year... http://tinyurl.com/4vcmd4q, which had only a placebo effect on the weather for a day or two... no surprise. This botched solution lacked the float of a real Pugs, and it also needed gears... the SS was a mistake... In the end I prefer riding my 29er on the snow... although this hasn't satiated my lust for a Pugs, a Muk-Luk, 9-Zero-7, FatBike, etc... one day... On Jan 24, 11:44 pm, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote: I have no beef with fenders. The thing is that they barely fit on my Roadeo with the Jack Browns, and by barely I mean not at all with the shimano brakes and no fender nuts. I like the JB greens so much, and the bike, I am willing to put up with a dusty bike. While the 28mm tires can be nice when you find the sweet spot with the pressure, JB greens are just dreamy in comparison. WRT to melting the polar ice cap encroaching on North America east of the Mississippi, you may need more than studded tires, one of you out there needs to buy a Pugsley or something like that. Rob On Jan 24, 6:07 pm, charlie charles_v...@hotmail.com wrote: You guys crack me up..I never take my fenders off. My bike stays cleaner even when it isn't raining and I have a place to mount a rear taillight that looks nice plus fenders belong on a bicycle. On Jan 24, 10:14 am, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote: A couple of weeks back, in an attempt to cram fenders and Jack Browns onto the Roadeo I finally laid down my $10 and bought a set of sheldon's fender nuts. At first glance and a hand fit, it looks like it might fit, tight but fit. I belive that the fender nuts alone may have been enough to trigger the end of the rains, if I contiue the fitting of the fenders we may never have rain again. I probably can not take full credit, but will say you're welcome. Rob thinking about fenders in a coastal desert Perks- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Was Toyo versus Waterford Atlantis - now shift to Taiwan question
I have a pretty limited bike budget, so when I bought my Sam last summer, a $1000 Riv frame was already a stretch, but for a Riv it seemed like a good buy, and then the idea of getting a lugged steel frame hand made in the USA for $1250 was VERY compelling. (Ironically, the double top tube and indeterminate delivery date led be to buy a Taiwan Sam at the end of the day). However, a $1400 price tag probably would have led me back to the Surly site. I know it seems trifling, but not all buying decisions are rational. I sometimes think that Riv causes itself a lot of grief (and they say as much on their site) with the combination of highly variable sourcing and a high degree of transparency about that sourcing. It's a necessary evil, of course, and I can appreciate that it's really hard to meet the price points they are trying to, and live up to their Buy American mantra at every opportunity. I'll add my voice to the A Riv is a Riv is a Riv chorus... -Pete On Jan 25, 2:30 am, Benedikt neutralbuoya...@comcast.net wrote: Just the other day I read on the Riv website that they are raising the price of the Waterford Sam's to cover the cost. I believe it costs more for them to have frames built from Waterford. Not that this makes them any better, just that it costs more to have the same product built in the U.S. When I was waiting for my Sam (and waiting, and waiting, and waiting) they started the Waterford option. Apparently it was taking longer then expected to get the shipment in from Taiwan and they worked a deal with Waterford to catch up. I wonder if people are willing to pay more for the Waterford's would they be willing to pay more for one made in Japan as opposed to Taiwan, all quality and everything else being equal? Although (as I've said before) I love having a product that was made in the U.S. I will have to agree with Garth and say that wherever they are made all of them are great. On Jan 23, 10:37 pm, Bob prov...@umbc.edu wrote: Following the Taiwan tact of this discussion, the issue of the Hunqapillar build is yet more complicated. On the Riv site, after describing the wonderous tubing used in its build, it's reported that the fame is made in Taiwan under the direction of Toyo, with the fork made by Toyo, the suppliers of the well regarded fork they provided for their Atlantis. Does this make Toyo the A Team, with Taiwan the backup, lower cost,and perhaps lower skill provider? Is this Toyo/ Taiwan collaboration still in place, and is Waterford contributing anything to the project? Is Waterford limited in what it can do, or do for Riv at a competitive price? Such production details tend to drift and the Riv site is not always updated in a timely fashion. I'm impressed by Riv quality and am the happy owner of a first edition green, Taiwan Sam. These are the kind of esoteric details one asks about products one cares about, and of a culture that invites them. On Jan 24, 12:43 am, James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.net wrote: Well, I don't remember the exact quote, but it was something along the lines of Toyo's fork curve being a home run while the curve done by Taiwan is a solid double. Puts the Taiwan product in a more positive light, which it deserves. (New Hillborne owner talking here!) We're talking about different levels of greatness. My Hillborne is a Taiwanese. I also own a Waterford-made AHH a Toyo-made Atlantis and I wouldn't advise anyone against getting the one made in Taiwan. On Jan 23, 2011, at 11:16 AM, Bob wrote: Grant has emphasized the special qualities of the Toyo fork and how such geometry could not be matched on the Taiwan Sams. So is the Waterford a match or improvement over the Toyo edition? Also, does the Waterford Atlantis have the same impressive chainstay geometry and form of the Toyo? I don't doubt the quality of the Waterford product, just differences in production. Put another way, if they were standing next to each other, could you tell the difference? Is there any reason for a person to prefer one over the other? On Jan 22, 11:34 pm, Bob prov...@umbc.edu wrote: How does the Toyo built Atlantis differ in quality and/or geometry from the Waterford edition? Exclude differences in braze-ons, kickstand plate and range of sizes. In other words, what, if anything, was gained or lost by the change in builder? -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this
[RBW] Re: Must-visit shops in Phoenix, Tucson?
For some RBW relevance this information might be interesting. The BICAS organization got much of its initial energy at the start-up in 1992 by Kim Young. She was one of the models that appeared on the cover of the 1994 Bridgestone catalog, along with Pineapple Bob (here's a link for the history of BICAS: http://bicas.org/about/history.php ) BICAS isn't really a bike shop, as others have noted, but it's an interesting place. My favorite bike shop in Tucson is the Ordinary Bike Shop. It's located in the central area of Tucson, close to the University of Arizona, so there's a vibe from the other shops in the area (on 4th Avenue). You might also check out the Lindy's on Fourth restaurant, just around the corner from the Ordinary Bike Shop. It's a burger joint, in a funky location, and if you're feeling adventuresome you might try the challenge (featured on the Man Vs. Food network), It's called the O.M.F.G., 3 pounds with 12 patties, 12 slices of cheese and all the fixing's. Just the thing to cap off a long bike ride... I'd also highly recommend a trip to the Bicycle Brothel in Bisbee, it's definitely worth the trip if you're willing to take a couple of hours driving southeast of Tucson. Ken Wallace, the owner of the Brothel, is a great guy who doesn't mind sharing his interest and knowledge of bicycles. The collection that Ken has accumulated is defiinitely interesting and includes many classic bikes as well as much historical memorabilia. Check out the link to his shop: http://www.bisbeebicyclebrothel.com/ You can take in the Tombstone historic area, if you're interested during the trip. Have fun, Jim Cloud Tucson, AZ On Jan 24, 3:27 pm, Perry Rubey jaythomasritc...@gmail.com wrote: The most impressive bike cooperative I've come across is Bikas in Tucson,http://bicas.org/ And I second the drive down Bisbee for the Bicycle Brothel. It's a great old mining town anyways, full of character. Perry On Jan 24, 1:58 pm, Bill Gibson bill.bgib...@gmail.com wrote: In 10 years of living in the Phoenix zone of the Arizona Urban Desert, I've found no destination bike shop; they are all strip mall shops selling mass market bikes sold everywhere, even though several are well stocked and competent and helpful. Just nothing special, except the Bisbee Bicycle Brothel in Bisbee, which is not exactly a full service retail shop but is definitely a destination! Nothing like several shops I recall in Seattle...and not so close to Phoenix. On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 1:50 PM, cm chrispmur...@hotmail.com wrote: Off the top of my head, the top shops in Tucson: 1. Ordinary Bike Shop 2. Arizona Bicycle Experts 3. Fair Wheel To be honest, I am not sure that any of them are MUST visit shops. They are great shops but I just am not sure they are destinations The only must visit shop to me is BICAS. Also, Andy Gilmour, who has been building bikes for 30+ years, is here and has a cool back room full of new frames along with his full shop. The Bicycle Brothel in Bisbee is amazing and might be worth the 2 hour drive alone, never mind the beautiful scenery and funky-artsy-mining town included at no extra charge. Call ahead to be sure you it will be open-- more than once I have longingly pressed my face up to the glass to look inside. There are some great shops here that focus more on the racing set and have some incredible bikes (Miles Ahead, Sabino, Arizona cyclist, etc)-- but incredible in an OT-carbon fiber kinda way. To me, Tucson is about riding. It is pretty incredible here and there are some amazing rides-- not sure you have the bike with you. If you are looking to rent there are shops that rent decent bikes (FairWheel and others). Cheers! cm -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2Bunsubscrib e...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Bill Gibson Tempe, Arizona, USA -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: California weather
I tried putting snow tires on the car yesterday to ward off the snow here in the northeast. No luck. It's been snowing lightly all day. On Jan 24, 1:14 pm, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote: A couple of weeks back, in an attempt to cram fenders and Jack Browns onto the Roadeo I finally laid down my $10 and bought a set of sheldon's fender nuts. At first glance and a hand fit, it looks like it might fit, tight but fit. I belive that the fender nuts alone may have been enough to trigger the end of the rains, if I contiue the fitting of the fenders we may never have rain again. I probably can not take full credit, but will say you're welcome. Rob thinking about fenders in a coastal desert Perks -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] high class bike infestation
Coming back from lunch my SO and I took the opportunity to photograph evidence of durham's high-class bicycle infestation: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ejchang/5387745308/ That's a lot of damn fine bicycles lined up there. -sv -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: FS: 56cm Bombadil with Bullmoose
Cool bike and great seller! On Jan 24, 7:49 pm, AJ flyfisherman.cad...@gmail.com wrote: Hello All, My bike collection is becoming a bit more focused, and I'm finding the Bombadil will be better suited in a new home. Its a beautiful frame that just did not get the use I hoped it would have. The frame, bar and headset are part of the sale. The frame rates a 9.5/10 and bars a 10. Pic's are here: http://tinyurl.com/4jstfb6 $1,700 plus shipping is my asking price. Currently the set up would sell for about $2,500 new. Many thanks, AJ -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: California weather
I may be messing this all up. The custom doesn't have fenders (yet). My Saluki has fenders and leather mud flaps (attached with horrid black zip ties). At best this could be neutral for the gods of weather. I suspect though that this frustrates them and they will make us all pay. Currently here in Norther Calif. the gods seem confused and are showering us with spring-like conditions. Not sure how all of this influences the earthquake gods - just hope they are sleeping. -JimD On Jan 25, 2011, at 6:10 AM Jan 25, 2011, Jim Cloud wrote: Well, I've had fenders on my Rivendell Road Standard for some time. If there is a correlation between having fenders mounted and stopping rainfall, it must be working. We haven't had a drop of moisture so far this month in Tucson (maybe a chance next week!). I agree with those that keep their fenders mounted because they keep their bikes cleaner (I also have a fender mount rear light). Jim Cloud Tucson, AZ On Jan 24, 7:37 pm, Bill Gibson bill.bgib...@gmail.com wrote: When I moved here, I took off my fenders. I felt like I felt when I passed my last math class in high school: free at last, free at last, great g- amighty, free at last. I missed them. I put them back on. One bike has plastic with zip ties, the other has Berthouds almost expertly installed by me. (And I eventually got a minor in Mathematics for my B.A.) I think they are aerodynamic and efficacious in the annual rain. And they keep the dust off. On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 7:07 PM, charlie charles_v...@hotmail.com wrote: You guys crack me up..I never take my fenders off. My bike stays cleaner even when it isn't raining and I have a place to mount a rear taillight that looks nice plus fenders belong on a bicycle. On Jan 24, 10:14 am, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote: A couple of weeks back, in an attempt to cram fenders and Jack Browns onto the Roadeo I finally laid down my $10 and bought a set of sheldon's fender nuts. At first glance and a hand fit, it looks like it might fit, tight but fit. I belive that the fender nuts alone may have been enough to trigger the end of the rains, if I contiue the fitting of the fenders we may never have rain again. I probably can not take full credit, but will say you're welcome. Rob thinking about fenders in a coastal desert Perks -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch %2Bunsubscrib e...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Bill Gibson Tempe, Arizona, USA -- 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- bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en . -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Rivbike Editorial of Jan. 18
On Jan 19, 5:51 am, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: Liked the editorial, but disagree with one of GP's points. I gave up cars completely and flying for all but work and emergencies 6 years ago because they are such wasteful modes of transit. To me it is a green choice. I realize my actions mean very little with most here in Chicago wtill in cars and O'Hare handling so much unnecessary flying. I believe my choices are the correct ones. So I follow my conscious, whether it fixes the planet or not. Agree, green or not, its great that you can live without a car. However, do you have children or elderly parents? If so, how do you handle transporting them? I have two young girls and a 79 year old elderly mother that I routinely need to transport, so a car is a necessity. Yes, my girls are getting to the point where they can ride by themselves, but there is no way I'm ever going to get my mom on a bike. However, since my wife's passing, I am can't ride on weekends with my buddies anymore. So, to somewhat satisfy my riding urge, I've now taken to commuting by bicycle. Its only a 10 mile ride roundtrip, but I do have a nice hill to climb to get home :) But, I rarely drove to work before as I mostly took public transportation which is not too bad here in SF. So, my commute is pretty green either way. Nevertheless, my incentive to commute to work by bike was the need for some exercise, it beats going to a gym... Good Luck! -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Do Employers Encourage Bike Commuting? (Was Rivbike Editorial)
On Jan 20, 6:46 am, Ray Shine r.sh...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Are we encouraged to bike to work? I work for a state agency here in SF and my employer joined the commuter check program. A couple of us asked for and got not only the public transit checks, but also checks for riding a bicycle. So, I get $20/month that I'm forced to spend at a bike shop! It helps with repairs, parts, etc. My LBS really has no choice but to accept it :) -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: high class bike infestation
are those wood fenders on the fatboy? On Jan 25, 10:38 am, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: Coming back from lunch my SO and I took the opportunity to photograph evidence of durham's high-class bicycle infestation: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ejchang/5387745308/ That's a lot of damn fine bicycles lined up there. -sv -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] RBW style bike security
So, still too darn cold outside for me but dreaming of spring. As my Hillborne is my first 'nice' bike in forever i've been thinking about bike lock options strategies. I'm asking the collective because part of me things, hey this is a nice looking bike better protect it. and another part of me is saying hey, this ain't no go-fast flashy bike, it's not a target. so i'm trying to resolve how much i should really worry about locking it up, strategies etc. In the past i've always just used a simple cable lock, but that's been on my cruiser (which while it looks really nice, i didn't consider it a theft risk). As my Hillborne has a few expensive things on it (phil rear wheel, nitto racks, etc) i'm a little more inclined to be more careful, so what are people's approaches? U-lock the rear wheel+bike to post and then cable to the front wheel? dual u-locks? Please keep in mind that i need to carry all the locks as well so something like a kryptonite nyc chain lock is out of the question. If it helps this is for around town riding and that would mostly be in and around Washington DC but mostly the suburbs of DC. -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Rivbike Editorial of Jan. 18
Car-free and car-light are two different things, and both commendable!!! I doubt I will ever be car-free, but every year I try to drive less and less. It's fun, saves money, gives me great parking, a little exercise, doesn't fund Islamic extremists. All my local errands are done on foot or bike. Luckily I live in a place where I can do that. A GREAT tool to motivate yourself and others is the two-mile challenge map: http://www.2milechallenge.com/map/ Plug in an address and it shows you everywhere within a two mile radius that cycling to should be a real possibility. Go ahead, and try it, your bosses won't mind at all! On Jan 25, 10:06 am, bfd bfd...@gmail.com wrote: Agree, green or not, its great that you can live without a car. However, do you have children or elderly parents? If so, how do you handle transporting them? I have two young girls and a 79 year old elderly mother that I routinely need to transport, so a car is a necessity. Yes, my girls are getting to the point where they can ride by themselves, but there is no way I'm ever going to get my mom on a bike. -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: high class bike infestation
On Tue, Jan 25, 2011 at 1:50 PM, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: are those wood fenders on the fatboy? fastboy - and yes - they are fastboy fenders. -sv -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: California weather
I just bought some fenders, although mainly for looks. Hopefully the rain gods won't see this as a slight or if so, the gods of foppishness will intervene. On Jan 25, 8:38 am, JimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote: I may be messing this all up. The custom doesn't have fenders (yet). My Saluki has fenders and leather mud flaps (attached with horrid black zip ties). At best this could be neutral for the gods of weather. I suspect though that this frustrates them and they will make us all pay. Currently here in Norther Calif. the gods seem confused and are showering us with spring-like conditions. Not sure how all of this influences the earthquake gods - just hope they are sleeping. -JimD On Jan 25, 2011, at 6:10 AM Jan 25, 2011, Jim Cloud wrote: Well, I've had fenders on my Rivendell Road Standard for some time. If there is a correlation between having fenders mounted and stopping rainfall, it must be working. We haven't had a drop of moisture so far this month in Tucson (maybe a chance next week!). I agree with those that keep their fenders mounted because they keep their bikes cleaner (I also have a fender mount rear light). Jim Cloud Tucson, AZ On Jan 24, 7:37 pm, Bill Gibson bill.bgib...@gmail.com wrote: When I moved here, I took off my fenders. I felt like I felt when I passed my last math class in high school: free at last, free at last, great g- amighty, free at last. I missed them. I put them back on. One bike has plastic with zip ties, the other has Berthouds almost expertly installed by me. (And I eventually got a minor in Mathematics for my B.A.) I think they are aerodynamic and efficacious in the annual rain. And they keep the dust off. On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 7:07 PM, charlie charles_v...@hotmail.com wrote: You guys crack me up..I never take my fenders off. My bike stays cleaner even when it isn't raining and I have a place to mount a rear taillight that looks nice plus fenders belong on a bicycle. On Jan 24, 10:14 am, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote: A couple of weeks back, in an attempt to cram fenders and Jack Browns onto the Roadeo I finally laid down my $10 and bought a set of sheldon's fender nuts. At first glance and a hand fit, it looks like it might fit, tight but fit. I belive that the fender nuts alone may have been enough to trigger the end of the rains, if I contiue the fitting of the fenders we may never have rain again. I probably can not take full credit, but will say you're welcome. Rob thinking about fenders in a coastal desert Perks -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch %2Bunsubscrib e...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Bill Gibson Tempe, Arizona, USA -- 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- bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en . -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: RBW style bike security
Howdy. I commute on either a Bleriot or Atlantis, and face these issues regularly, locking my bike up on the ground floor of a parking garage adjacent to my building in a downtown area. There's a roof, but it's open on two sides, and easily accessed from the sidewalk; a fixie fellow had his unit nicked by a wayward snips-armed junkie that cut a cable lock, dropping his works in the process. So theft is a concern. Both bikes have some wheel-removal-impedance measures, one with the zephyr locks that Rivendell offers, the kind where you have to invert the bike to get the wheels off, the other with skewers that require a special wrench, pit-lock style, on offer from Velo Orange. I have the mini-cable that runs around the saddle supports, so taking off the saddle and/or seat-post would take at least an allen wrench, some initiative, and additional time. I carry the cable lock Rivendell sells -- it's very good -- and also keep a u-lock on the rack, which stays there full-time. I rely on the skewers to keep my front wheel on. I lock the rear wheel and frame with u-lock and cable lock to the rack, making sure that the lock attaches in the triangle, per Sheldon. http://www.sheldonbrown.com/lock-strategy.html I've zip-tied on the bags that don't come off (that's the Keven's and Li'l Loafer on the Atlantis) to discourage the laziest of thieves. On the Bleriot, I use the Nitto saddlebag grip thing RBW sells to take off the Sackville Medium Saddlesack and carry it into the building, it works very well. And I think good thoughts. Rick. -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: California weather
Of course, all my bikes, including the indoor Sam Hillborne have fenders. It's one reason haven't really thought about a Pugsley. Lack of appropriate fenders. Now, if there were Berthoud fenders in 26x120s, then we'd be talking. (Just imagine tweed mudflaps for those. Wow!) Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Jan 25, 12:59 pm, cyclotour...@gmail.com cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: I just bought some fenders, although mainly for looks. Hopefully the rain gods won't see this as a slight or if so, the gods of foppishness will intervene. On Jan 25, 8:38 am, JimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote: I may be messing this all up. The custom doesn't have fenders (yet). My Saluki has fenders and leather mud flaps (attached with horrid black zip ties). At best this could be neutral for the gods of weather. I suspect though that this frustrates them and they will make us all pay. Currently here in Norther Calif. the gods seem confused and are showering us with spring-like conditions. Not sure how all of this influences the earthquake gods - just hope they are sleeping. -JimD On Jan 25, 2011, at 6:10 AM Jan 25, 2011, Jim Cloud wrote: Well, I've had fenders on my Rivendell Road Standard for some time. If there is a correlation between having fenders mounted and stopping rainfall, it must be working. We haven't had a drop of moisture so far this month in Tucson (maybe a chance next week!). I agree with those that keep their fenders mounted because they keep their bikes cleaner (I also have a fender mount rear light). Jim Cloud Tucson, AZ On Jan 24, 7:37 pm, Bill Gibson bill.bgib...@gmail.com wrote: When I moved here, I took off my fenders. I felt like I felt when I passed my last math class in high school: free at last, free at last, great g- amighty, free at last. I missed them. I put them back on. One bike has plastic with zip ties, the other has Berthouds almost expertly installed by me. (And I eventually got a minor in Mathematics for my B.A.) I think they are aerodynamic and efficacious in the annual rain. And they keep the dust off. On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 7:07 PM, charlie charles_v...@hotmail.com wrote: You guys crack me up..I never take my fenders off. My bike stays cleaner even when it isn't raining and I have a place to mount a rear taillight that looks nice plus fenders belong on a bicycle. On Jan 24, 10:14 am, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote: A couple of weeks back, in an attempt to cram fenders and Jack Browns onto the Roadeo I finally laid down my $10 and bought a set of sheldon's fender nuts. At first glance and a hand fit, it looks like it might fit, tight but fit. I belive that the fender nuts alone may have been enough to trigger the end of the rains, if I contiue the fitting of the fenders we may never have rain again. I probably can not take full credit, but will say you're welcome. Rob thinking about fenders in a coastal desert Perks -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch %2Bunsubscrib e...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Bill Gibson Tempe, Arizona, USA -- 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- bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en .- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: RBW style bike security
When I'm out and about using a U-lock, the Sheldon Brown method is my preferred choice. Do have the luxury of having Pitlocks for the wheels available and will use them in appropriate situations. At work, I use the Kryptonite New York lock. However, it does stay on the rack in the garage. A heavy sucker to tote around. For riding in DC I'd think that should suffice. Although if you wanted to also throw a cable lock around the front wheel, that couldn't hurt. Also, will take the bags off the bike when commuting. In fact, in my more paranoid moments, will only use one bottle cage. Just one lest thing to tempt. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Jan 25, 2:00 pm, Rick richardholc...@yahoo.com wrote: Howdy. I commute on either a Bleriot or Atlantis, and face these issues regularly, locking my bike up on the ground floor of a parking garage adjacent to my building in a downtown area. There's a roof, but it's open on two sides, and easily accessed from the sidewalk; a fixie fellow had his unit nicked by a wayward snips-armed junkie that cut a cable lock, dropping his works in the process. So theft is a concern. Both bikes have some wheel-removal-impedance measures, one with the zephyr locks that Rivendell offers, the kind where you have to invert the bike to get the wheels off, the other with skewers that require a special wrench, pit-lock style, on offer from Velo Orange. I have the mini-cable that runs around the saddle supports, so taking off the saddle and/or seat-post would take at least an allen wrench, some initiative, and additional time. I carry the cable lock Rivendell sells -- it's very good -- and also keep a u-lock on the rack, which stays there full-time. I rely on the skewers to keep my front wheel on. I lock the rear wheel and frame with u-lock and cable lock to the rack, making sure that the lock attaches in the triangle, per Sheldon. http://www.sheldonbrown.com/lock-strategy.html I've zip-tied on the bags that don't come off (that's the Keven's and Li'l Loafer on the Atlantis) to discourage the laziest of thieves. On the Bleriot, I use the Nitto saddlebag grip thing RBW sells to take off the Sackville Medium Saddlesack and carry it into the building, it works very well. And I think good thoughts. Rick. -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] RBW style bike security
A good approach is to use both a U-lock AND a cable with its own lock. Thus, a thief would require two different sets of tools to steal the bike, and would likely just pick an easier target. Bike theft was a big annoyance when I lived in Berkeley. Things got better when I moved to the suburbs. Horace. -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: California weather
Yet you're still getting winter... you must be doing something wrong! :-) On Jan 25, 12:22 pm, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: Of course, all my bikes, including the indoor Sam Hillborne have fenders. It's one reason haven't really thought about a Pugsley. Lack of appropriate fenders. Now, if there were Berthoud fenders in 26x120s, then we'd be talking. (Just imagine tweed mudflaps for those. Wow!) Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Jan 25, 12:59 pm, cyclotour...@gmail.com cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: I just bought some fenders, although mainly for looks. Hopefully the rain gods won't see this as a slight or if so, the gods of foppishness will intervene. On Jan 25, 8:38 am, JimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote: I may be messing this all up. The custom doesn't have fenders (yet). My Saluki has fenders and leather mud flaps (attached with horrid black zip ties). At best this could be neutral for the gods of weather. I suspect though that this frustrates them and they will make us all pay. Currently here in Norther Calif. the gods seem confused and are showering us with spring-like conditions. Not sure how all of this influences the earthquake gods - just hope they are sleeping. -JimD On Jan 25, 2011, at 6:10 AM Jan 25, 2011, Jim Cloud wrote: Well, I've had fenders on my Rivendell Road Standard for some time. If there is a correlation between having fenders mounted and stopping rainfall, it must be working. We haven't had a drop of moisture so far this month in Tucson (maybe a chance next week!). I agree with those that keep their fenders mounted because they keep their bikes cleaner (I also have a fender mount rear light). Jim Cloud Tucson, AZ On Jan 24, 7:37 pm, Bill Gibson bill.bgib...@gmail.com wrote: When I moved here, I took off my fenders. I felt like I felt when I passed my last math class in high school: free at last, free at last, great g- amighty, free at last. I missed them. I put them back on. One bike has plastic with zip ties, the other has Berthouds almost expertly installed by me. (And I eventually got a minor in Mathematics for my B.A.) I think they are aerodynamic and efficacious in the annual rain. And they keep the dust off. On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 7:07 PM, charlie charles_v...@hotmail.com wrote: You guys crack me up..I never take my fenders off. My bike stays cleaner even when it isn't raining and I have a place to mount a rear taillight that looks nice plus fenders belong on a bicycle. On Jan 24, 10:14 am, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote: A couple of weeks back, in an attempt to cram fenders and Jack Browns onto the Roadeo I finally laid down my $10 and bought a set of sheldon's fender nuts. At first glance and a hand fit, it looks like it might fit, tight but fit. I belive that the fender nuts alone may have been enough to trigger the end of the rains, if I contiue the fitting of the fenders we may never have rain again. I probably can not take full credit, but will say you're welcome. Rob thinking about fenders in a coastal desert Perks -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch %2Bunsubscrib e...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Bill Gibson Tempe, Arizona, USA -- 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- bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en .- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: RBW style bike security
Well, if you want Riv-ish bike security I'd say a leather strap, a piece of wool tweed, and a few zip ties would do the trick :-p -Pete On Jan 25, 1:56 pm, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: So, still too darn cold outside for me but dreaming of spring. As my Hillborne is my first 'nice' bike in forever i've been thinking about bike lock options strategies. I'm asking the collective because part of me things, hey this is a nice looking bike better protect it. and another part of me is saying hey, this ain't no go-fast flashy bike, it's not a target. so i'm trying to resolve how much i should really worry about locking it up, strategies etc. In the past i've always just used a simple cable lock, but that's been on my cruiser (which while it looks really nice, i didn't consider it a theft risk). As my Hillborne has a few expensive things on it (phil rear wheel, nitto racks, etc) i'm a little more inclined to be more careful, so what are people's approaches? U-lock the rear wheel+bike to post and then cable to the front wheel? dual u-locks? Please keep in mind that i need to carry all the locks as well so something like a kryptonite nyc chain lock is out of the question. If it helps this is for around town riding and that would mostly be in and around Washington DC but mostly the suburbs of DC. -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: RBW style bike security
I use the Abus Bordo here in Chicago: http://www.lockitt.com/Bicycleproducts.htm#Bordo 6100 The Bordo is flexible, allowing me to lock to the most secure structure no matter where I ride. The Bordo holder attaches to water bottle cage bosses, making it very easy to carry. The Bordo is flexible enough that I can usually run it through the front wheel and the bike frame. My theory being a rear wheel with fenders, Pitlock skewer and the derailer make it highly unlikely anyone is going to try and remove the wheel. If the area is dicey enough, I will loop a cable through the rear wheel, saddle and Bordo and lock them all together. I use the German Pitlock skewers Peter White sells, not the VO (there are several other knock off brands as well) knock offs to protect my wheels. Pitlock makes a seat lock device, but it only works with a seat tube collar. On Jan 25, 12:56 pm, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: So, still too darn cold outside for me but dreaming of spring. As my Hillborne is my first 'nice' bike in forever i've been thinking about bike lock options strategies. I'm asking the collective because part of me things, hey this is a nice looking bike better protect it. and another part of me is saying hey, this ain't no go-fast flashy bike, it's not a target. so i'm trying to resolve how much i should really worry about locking it up, strategies etc. In the past i've always just used a simple cable lock, but that's been on my cruiser (which while it looks really nice, i didn't consider it a theft risk). As my Hillborne has a few expensive things on it (phil rear wheel, nitto racks, etc) i'm a little more inclined to be more careful, so what are people's approaches? U-lock the rear wheel+bike to post and then cable to the front wheel? dual u-locks? Please keep in mind that i need to carry all the locks as well so something like a kryptonite nyc chain lock is out of the question. If it helps this is for around town riding and that would mostly be in and around Washington DC but mostly the suburbs of DC. -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: RBW style bike security
So it sounds like the overall consensus is Pitlock to secure the wheels, u-lock to secure the bike with a cable if you need to secure the ancillary stuff. Does anyone know if the pitlock system works with bolt-on hubs? my phil rear has 6MM bolts securing it instead of a QR. Anyone done the switch in this case? On Jan 25, 5:12 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: I use the Abus Bordo here in Chicago: http://www.lockitt.com/Bicycleproducts.htm#Bordo 6100 The Bordo is flexible, allowing me to lock to the most secure structure no matter where I ride. The Bordo holder attaches to water bottle cage bosses, making it very easy to carry. The Bordo is flexible enough that I can usually run it through the front wheel and the bike frame. My theory being a rear wheel with fenders, Pitlock skewer and the derailer make it highly unlikely anyone is going to try and remove the wheel. If the area is dicey enough, I will loop a cable through the rear wheel, saddle and Bordo and lock them all together. I use the German Pitlock skewers Peter White sells, not the VO (there are several other knock off brands as well) knock offs to protect my wheels. Pitlock makes a seat lock device, but it only works with a seat tube collar. On Jan 25, 12:56 pm, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: So, still too darn cold outside for me but dreaming of spring. As my Hillborne is my first 'nice' bike in forever i've been thinking about bike lock options strategies. I'm asking the collective because part of me things, hey this is a nice looking bike better protect it. and another part of me is saying hey, this ain't no go-fast flashy bike, it's not a target. so i'm trying to resolve how much i should really worry about locking it up, strategies etc. In the past i've always just used a simple cable lock, but that's been on my cruiser (which while it looks really nice, i didn't consider it a theft risk). As my Hillborne has a few expensive things on it (phil rear wheel, nitto racks, etc) i'm a little more inclined to be more careful, so what are people's approaches? U-lock the rear wheel+bike to post and then cable to the front wheel? dual u-locks? Please keep in mind that i need to carry all the locks as well so something like a kryptonite nyc chain lock is out of the question. If it helps this is for around town riding and that would mostly be in and around Washington DC but mostly the suburbs of DC. -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: RBW style bike security
If you have a solid axle, you need to go with these: http://www.urbanbiketech.com/category-s/26.htm On Jan 25, 4:52 pm, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: So it sounds like the overall consensus is Pitlock to secure the wheels, u-lock to secure the bike with a cable if you need to secure the ancillary stuff. Does anyone know if the pitlock system works with bolt-on hubs? my phil rear has 6MM bolts securing it instead of a QR. Anyone done the switch in this case? On Jan 25, 5:12 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: I use the Abus Bordo here in Chicago: http://www.lockitt.com/Bicycleproducts.htm#Bordo 6100 The Bordo is flexible, allowing me to lock to the most secure structure no matter where I ride. The Bordo holder attaches to water bottle cage bosses, making it very easy to carry. The Bordo is flexible enough that I can usually run it through the front wheel and the bike frame. My theory being a rear wheel with fenders, Pitlock skewer and the derailer make it highly unlikely anyone is going to try and remove the wheel. If the area is dicey enough, I will loop a cable through the rear wheel, saddle and Bordo and lock them all together. I use the German Pitlock skewers Peter White sells, not the VO (there are several other knock off brands as well) knock offs to protect my wheels. Pitlock makes a seat lock device, but it only works with a seat tube collar. On Jan 25, 12:56 pm, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: So, still too darn cold outside for me but dreaming of spring. As my Hillborne is my first 'nice' bike in forever i've been thinking about bike lock options strategies. I'm asking the collective because part of me things, hey this is a nice looking bike better protect it. and another part of me is saying hey, this ain't no go-fast flashy bike, it's not a target. so i'm trying to resolve how much i should really worry about locking it up, strategies etc. In the past i've always just used a simple cable lock, but that's been on my cruiser (which while it looks really nice, i didn't consider it a theft risk). As my Hillborne has a few expensive things on it (phil rear wheel, nitto racks, etc) i'm a little more inclined to be more careful, so what are people's approaches? U-lock the rear wheel+bike to post and then cable to the front wheel? dual u-locks? Please keep in mind that i need to carry all the locks as well so something like a kryptonite nyc chain lock is out of the question. If it helps this is for around town riding and that would mostly be in and around Washington DC but mostly the suburbs of DC.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: RBW style bike security
I use a different Abus Bordo (also for Chicago, and surrounding suburban train stations) for my Hillborne... the one I use is the Bordo 6500. It is a keyed lock (the other Bordo locks have both keyed and combination versions). Amazon actually sells the 6500. I have a Pitlock skewer in the front and a VO frame lock on the back. I leash my saddle to the VO frame lock. One of these days I'm going to Pitlock my seatpost too. But it is a little tricky with the frame-integrated saddle collar to make the Pitlock skewer work well. I just haven't bothered yet. Abus says that the Bordo 6500 is in the same league as the best Abus locks. I don't put too much stock in various lock categorizations, though. My purely gut feel is that all the Bordo locks have a weird factor that makes me feel better about it. The 6500 is hefty in a way that makes me like it. So, I'm happy with it. I use a less-hefty Bordo 6000 (also a link-plate lock like the 6500) on my hybrid (and also have the Pitlock in the front and VO frame lock in the back). On the hybrid I do have a Pitlocked saddle clamp skewer, through which I leash the saddle. In that scenario, the saddle *and* seatpost have some measure of the protection. On my Hillborne, a couple of allen keys and some time will get a nice seatpost. The saddle will require cutting a cable or defeating or destroying a lock. Admittedly, the frame lock is a flimsy one as locks go. When I got back into biking a few years ago, I got the Bordo 6000 for my hybrid (at the time I had no Hillborne) because it was easy to store on the bike, didn't require me to work a combination with frozen hands in the winter, and allowed me to store the key in the lock when the bike rests in my reasonably secure garage (I store the key in the VO frame lock as well). I didn't really choose it because it was a certain type or a certain price or a certain material. It seems strong enough for normal purposes. I believe it's way better than a department store cable or U-lock. I assume it isn't as good as a high quality U-lock, chain, or cable. But... I don't have to remember to bring anything for a basic ride; I just go. I was glad to discover that Abus had an obviously stronger version when I got my Hillborne; I'd gotten used to the convenience. In the suburbs for short stops, I generally just lock the frame lock and take the keys to both locks. Along the lines of zip-tying bags to the bike... I actually use a small luggage lock on the zipper and another on one of the leather straps for the bags I leave on my bike. I know it's not that big a deterrent. But hey... and completely naked bag literally *begs* to be taken. If someone took my stay-on-the-bike bag, I'd feel completely silly. Of *course* they took it... it was *designed* to be removed easily! At least with what I do, I know they had to destroy or defeat *something* in order the get the bag or its contents. At least it was some (perhaps tiny) risk for the miscreant. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Jan 25, 4:12 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: I use the Abus Bordo here in Chicago: http://www.lockitt.com/Bicycleproducts.htm#Bordo 6100 The Bordo is flexible, allowing me to lock to the most secure structure no matter where I ride. The Bordo holder attaches to water bottle cage bosses, making it very easy to carry. The Bordo is flexible enough that I can usually run it through the front wheel and the bike frame. My theory being a rear wheel with fenders, Pitlock skewer and the derailer make it highly unlikely anyone is going to try and remove the wheel. If the area is dicey enough, I will loop a cable through the rear wheel, saddle and Bordo and lock them all together. I use the German Pitlock skewers Peter White sells, not the VO (there are several other knock off brands as well) knock offs to protect my wheels. Pitlock makes a seat lock device, but it only works with a seat tube collar. On Jan 25, 12:56 pm, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: So, still too darn cold outside for me but dreaming of spring. As my Hillborne is my first 'nice' bike in forever i've been thinking about bike lock options strategies. I'm asking the collective because part of me things, hey this is a nice looking bike better protect it. and another part of me is saying hey, this ain't no go-fast flashy bike, it's not a target. so i'm trying to resolve how much i should really worry about locking it up, strategies etc. In the past i've always just used a simple cable lock, but that's been on my cruiser (which while it looks really nice, i didn't consider it a theft risk). As my Hillborne has a few expensive things on it (phil rear wheel, nitto racks, etc) i'm a little more inclined to be more careful, so what are people's approaches? U-lock the rear wheel+bike to post and then cable to the front wheel? dual u-locks? Please keep in mind that i need to carry all the locks as well so something like a kryptonite nyc
[RBW] My Roadeo on the Velo Cult blog
Thanks to Sky, Tom, Anthony, and the rest of the Velo Cult team for their amazing service as San Diego County's premier bike shop which caters to everybody except the mainstream - which means we fit right in! Today they have featured two of my Rough Riding bikes, and their recent work on them, on their blog: http://www.velocult.com/blog/post/raleigh_competition_rivendell_roadeo Click on over to their always fascinating blog which is always VERY well illustrated with incredible photography. Today their blog features my 1983 Raleigh Competition, which Tom outfitted with a 3- Speed Fixed Wheel set-up, and my 2010 Rivendell Roadeo, on which Sky installed hammer Honjo fenders and Challenge Paris-Roubaix 700x29 tyres. They do superb work and are great people. And don't my bikes look as awesome as they ride??? (I'll be riding that Roadeo in a 300km brevet this Saturday, from Moorpark to Santa Barbara and back.) Velo Cult is located in the South Park area of San Diego, just a bit south of University Avenue and west of the 805, in a really neat neighborhood with a great restaurant next door (Whistle Stop Bar) and a classic coffee shop (Rebecca's) on the corner. Velo Cult often show films or have other social events at their shop in the evenings,. They are a driving force behind the San Diego Tweed Ride and they also created the San Diego Bike Commuter online forum and the SDBikeCommuter.com Discount Program through which local merchants give discounts to customers who arrive by bicycle. Related links: http://www.sdbikecommuter.com/ and http://www.sdbikecommuter.com/find_businesses/ - Chris Kostman La Jolla, CA http://www.XO-1.org http://www.adventurecorps.com -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: My Roadeo on the Velo Cult blog
Looks great, Chris. I saw a guy rocking a RoughRiders Anybike Anywhere jersey at the SFR Lighthouse 200k this weekend. He rode a fixie. Nice guy. Oldtimer with a great grey beard. What brake calipers are you running on your Roadeo? On Jan 25, 4:05 pm, XO-1.org Rough Riders adventureco...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks to Sky, Tom, Anthony, and the rest of the Velo Cult team for their amazing service as San Diego County's premier bike shop which caters to everybody except the mainstream - which means we fit right in! Today they have featured two of my Rough Riding bikes, and their recent work on them, on their blog: http://www.velocult.com/blog/post/raleigh_competition_rivendell_roadeo Click on over to their always fascinating blog which is always VERY well illustrated with incredible photography. Today their blog features my 1983 Raleigh Competition, which Tom outfitted with a 3- Speed Fixed Wheel set-up, and my 2010 Rivendell Roadeo, on which Sky installed hammer Honjo fenders and Challenge Paris-Roubaix 700x29 tyres. They do superb work and are great people. And don't my bikes look as awesome as they ride??? (I'll be riding that Roadeo in a 300km brevet this Saturday, from Moorpark to Santa Barbara and back.) Velo Cult is located in the South Park area of San Diego, just a bit south of University Avenue and west of the 805, in a really neat neighborhood with a great restaurant next door (Whistle Stop Bar) and a classic coffee shop (Rebecca's) on the corner. Velo Cult often show films or have other social events at their shop in the evenings,. They are a driving force behind the San Diego Tweed Ride and they also created the San Diego Bike Commuter online forum and the SDBikeCommuter.com Discount Program through which local merchants give discounts to customers who arrive by bicycle. Related links:http://www.sdbikecommuter.com/ andhttp://www.sdbikecommuter.com/find_businesses/ - Chris Kostman La Jolla, CAhttp://www.XO-1.orghttp://www.adventurecorps.com -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: My Roadeo on the Velo Cult blog
Thanks, William. Those are Velo-Orange Grand Cru brakes on my Roadeo, but I'm in the process of making all my bikes VO-free Zones, so Velo Cult is ordering me some Paul's Racer M's (center-mount since I don't have the braze-ons) to run instead. Those will go on the bike along with the new Classic Silver bars, stem, and post by Ritchey in the next week or two. I also sent off a twin of the Dura Ace 7800 cranks to Tom Davis at www.perfectperforations.com to have them polished up nice and silver. So the whole shiny silver treatment, and final set- up of the bike will be done soon. Once it is, I'll post a slideshow of all the images. It's a great bike, to be sure! I'm planning to wear my Woolistic Velo Cult jersey at my 300km this Saturday, unless it's predicted to be well into the 80s, in which case I will wear a Rough Riders: Any Bike, Anywhere jersey with a thin Ibex wool base layer. I hope to see some other Rivendell riders out there. - Chris Kostman La Jolla, CA http://www.XO-1.org On Jan 25, 4:24 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Looks great, Chris. I saw a guy rocking a RoughRiders Anybike Anywhere jersey at the SFR Lighthouse 200k this weekend. He rode a fixie. Nice guy. Oldtimer with a great grey beard. What brake calipers are you running on your Roadeo? On Jan 25, 4:05 pm, XO-1.org Rough Riders adventureco...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks to Sky, Tom, Anthony, and the rest of the Velo Cult team for their amazing service as San Diego County's premier bike shop which caters to everybody except the mainstream - which means we fit right in! Today they have featured two of my Rough Riding bikes, and their recent work on them, on their blog: http://www.velocult.com/blog/post/raleigh_competition_rivendell_roadeo Click on over to their always fascinating blog which is always VERY well illustrated with incredible photography. Today their blog features my 1983 Raleigh Competition, which Tom outfitted with a 3- Speed Fixed Wheel set-up, and my 2010 Rivendell Roadeo, on which Sky installed hammer Honjo fenders and Challenge Paris-Roubaix 700x29 tyres. They do superb work and are great people. And don't my bikes look as awesome as they ride??? (I'll be riding that Roadeo in a 300km brevet this Saturday, from Moorpark to Santa Barbara and back.) Velo Cult is located in the South Park area of San Diego, just a bit south of University Avenue and west of the 805, in a really neat neighborhood with a great restaurant next door (Whistle Stop Bar) and a classic coffee shop (Rebecca's) on the corner. Velo Cult often show films or have other social events at their shop in the evenings,. They are a driving force behind the San Diego Tweed Ride and they also created the San Diego Bike Commuter online forum and the SDBikeCommuter.com Discount Program through which local merchants give discounts to customers who arrive by bicycle. Related links:http://www.sdbikecommuter.com/ andhttp://www.sdbikecommuter.com/find_businesses/ - Chris Kostman La Jolla, CAhttp://www.XO-1.orghttp://www.adventurecorps.com -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: My Roadeo on the Velo Cult blog
I haven't made it to Velo Cult yet, but thanks to my wife I have one of their long sleeve wool jerseys and a VC T-shirt. Great stuff. --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org On Jan 25, 2011, at 4:29 PM, XO-1.org Rough Riders wrote: Thanks, William. Those are Velo-Orange Grand Cru brakes on my Roadeo, but I'm in the process of making all my bikes VO-free Zones, so Velo Cult is ordering me some Paul's Racer M's (center-mount since I don't have the braze-ons) to run instead. Those will go on the bike along with the new Classic Silver bars, stem, and post by Ritchey in the next week or two. I also sent off a twin of the Dura Ace 7800 cranks to Tom Davis at www.perfectperforations.com to have them polished up nice and silver. So the whole shiny silver treatment, and final set- up of the bike will be done soon. Once it is, I'll post a slideshow of all the images. It's a great bike, to be sure! I'm planning to wear my Woolistic Velo Cult jersey at my 300km this Saturday, unless it's predicted to be well into the 80s, in which case I will wear a Rough Riders: Any Bike, Anywhere jersey with a thin Ibex wool base layer. I hope to see some other Rivendell riders out there. - Chris Kostman La Jolla, CA http://www.XO-1.org On Jan 25, 4:24 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Looks great, Chris. I saw a guy rocking a RoughRiders Anybike Anywhere jersey at the SFR Lighthouse 200k this weekend. He rode a fixie. Nice guy. Oldtimer with a great grey beard. What brake calipers are you running on your Roadeo? On Jan 25, 4:05 pm, XO-1.org Rough Riders adventureco...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks to Sky, Tom, Anthony, and the rest of the Velo Cult team for their amazing service as San Diego County's premier bike shop which caters to everybody except the mainstream - which means we fit right in! Today they have featured two of my Rough Riding bikes, and their recent work on them, on their blog: http://www.velocult.com/blog/post/raleigh_competition_rivendell_roadeo Click on over to their always fascinating blog which is always VERY well illustrated with incredible photography. Today their blog features my 1983 Raleigh Competition, which Tom outfitted with a 3- Speed Fixed Wheel set-up, and my 2010 Rivendell Roadeo, on which Sky installed hammer Honjo fenders and Challenge Paris-Roubaix 700x29 tyres. They do superb work and are great people. And don't my bikes look as awesome as they ride??? (I'll be riding that Roadeo in a 300km brevet this Saturday, from Moorpark to Santa Barbara and back.) Velo Cult is located in the South Park area of San Diego, just a bit south of University Avenue and west of the 805, in a really neat neighborhood with a great restaurant next door (Whistle Stop Bar) and a classic coffee shop (Rebecca's) on the corner. Velo Cult often show films or have other social events at their shop in the evenings,. They are a driving force behind the San Diego Tweed Ride and they also created the San Diego Bike Commuter online forum and the SDBikeCommuter.com Discount Program through which local merchants give discounts to customers who arrive by bicycle. Related links:http://www.sdbikecommuter.com/ andhttp://www.sdbikecommuter.com/find_businesses/ - Chris Kostman La Jolla, CAhttp://www.XO-1.orghttp://www.adventurecorps.com -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: My Roadeo on the Velo Cult blog
perfect perforations is a great outfit. I've admired his work for a while. If I can get my workshop dialed in I'm going to start seriously bike-be-dazzling some parts. On Jan 25, 4:29 pm, XO-1.org Rough Riders adventureco...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, William. Those are Velo-Orange Grand Cru brakes on my Roadeo, but I'm in the process of making all my bikes VO-free Zones, so Velo Cult is ordering me some Paul's Racer M's (center-mount since I don't have the braze-ons) to run instead. Those will go on the bike along with the new Classic Silver bars, stem, and post by Ritchey in the next week or two. I also sent off a twin of the Dura Ace 7800 cranks to Tom Davis atwww.perfectperforations.comto have them polished up nice and silver. So the whole shiny silver treatment, and final set- up of the bike will be done soon. Once it is, I'll post a slideshow of all the images. It's a great bike, to be sure! I'm planning to wear my Woolistic Velo Cult jersey at my 300km this Saturday, unless it's predicted to be well into the 80s, in which case I will wear a Rough Riders: Any Bike, Anywhere jersey with a thin Ibex wool base layer. I hope to see some other Rivendell riders out there. - Chris Kostman La Jolla, CAhttp://www.XO-1.org On Jan 25, 4:24 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Looks great, Chris. I saw a guy rocking a RoughRiders Anybike Anywhere jersey at the SFR Lighthouse 200k this weekend. He rode a fixie. Nice guy. Oldtimer with a great grey beard. What brake calipers are you running on your Roadeo? On Jan 25, 4:05 pm, XO-1.org Rough Riders adventureco...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks to Sky, Tom, Anthony, and the rest of the Velo Cult team for their amazing service as San Diego County's premier bike shop which caters to everybody except the mainstream - which means we fit right in! Today they have featured two of my Rough Riding bikes, and their recent work on them, on their blog: http://www.velocult.com/blog/post/raleigh_competition_rivendell_roadeo Click on over to their always fascinating blog which is always VERY well illustrated with incredible photography. Today their blog features my 1983 Raleigh Competition, which Tom outfitted with a 3- Speed Fixed Wheel set-up, and my 2010 Rivendell Roadeo, on which Sky installed hammer Honjo fenders and Challenge Paris-Roubaix 700x29 tyres. They do superb work and are great people. And don't my bikes look as awesome as they ride??? (I'll be riding that Roadeo in a 300km brevet this Saturday, from Moorpark to Santa Barbara and back.) Velo Cult is located in the South Park area of San Diego, just a bit south of University Avenue and west of the 805, in a really neat neighborhood with a great restaurant next door (Whistle Stop Bar) and a classic coffee shop (Rebecca's) on the corner. Velo Cult often show films or have other social events at their shop in the evenings,. They are a driving force behind the San Diego Tweed Ride and they also created the San Diego Bike Commuter online forum and the SDBikeCommuter.com Discount Program through which local merchants give discounts to customers who arrive by bicycle. Related links:http://www.sdbikecommuter.com/ andhttp://www.sdbikecommuter.com/find_businesses/ - Chris Kostman La Jolla, CAhttp://www.XO-1.orghttp://www.adventurecorps.com -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Mt Diablo Fire Road Question - Solo S240
Hi Everyone, Since the weather has been so beautiful in Northern California, I am planning on doing the first S240 of the year up to Mt Diablo on the Sam w/38 Marathons. For people who are familiar with the area I plan on heading in from Castle Rock Park, shoot over to Shell Ridge Open Space and head on up via Fire trails to Live Oak Campground. Any one familiar with the fire trails up to the campsite? Just wanted to get some input from someone who has done this before so I know what to expect. Thanks a Bunch and Happy Riding Cheers from Sunny California! Dustin G Walnut Creek Ca -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: My Roadeo on the Velo Cult blog
Very nice. Visited the shop when I was out there in 2009. And Sky even went on the SoCal Riv Ride with us. (Seem to remember he was on a Raleigh with white Schwalbe tires.) Really cool shop. Oh, and a nice looking Rodeo. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Jan 25, 7:01 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: perfect perforations is a great outfit. I've admired his work for a while. If I can get my workshop dialed in I'm going to start seriously bike-be-dazzling some parts. On Jan 25, 4:29 pm, XO-1.org Rough Riders adventureco...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, William. Those are Velo-Orange Grand Cru brakes on my Roadeo, but I'm in the process of making all my bikes VO-free Zones, so Velo Cult is ordering me some Paul's Racer M's (center-mount since I don't have the braze-ons) to run instead. Those will go on the bike along with the new Classic Silver bars, stem, and post by Ritchey in the next week or two. I also sent off a twin of the Dura Ace 7800 cranks to Tom Davis atwww.perfectperforations.comtohave them polished up nice and silver. So the whole shiny silver treatment, and final set- up of the bike will be done soon. Once it is, I'll post a slideshow of all the images. It's a great bike, to be sure! I'm planning to wear my Woolistic Velo Cult jersey at my 300km this Saturday, unless it's predicted to be well into the 80s, in which case I will wear a Rough Riders: Any Bike, Anywhere jersey with a thin Ibex wool base layer. I hope to see some other Rivendell riders out there. - Chris Kostman La Jolla, CAhttp://www.XO-1.org On Jan 25, 4:24 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Looks great, Chris. I saw a guy rocking a RoughRiders Anybike Anywhere jersey at the SFR Lighthouse 200k this weekend. He rode a fixie. Nice guy. Oldtimer with a great grey beard. What brake calipers are you running on your Roadeo? On Jan 25, 4:05 pm, XO-1.org Rough Riders adventureco...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks to Sky, Tom, Anthony, and the rest of the Velo Cult team for their amazing service as San Diego County's premier bike shop which caters to everybody except the mainstream - which means we fit right in! Today they have featured two of my Rough Riding bikes, and their recent work on them, on their blog: http://www.velocult.com/blog/post/raleigh_competition_rivendell_roadeo Click on over to their always fascinating blog which is always VERY well illustrated with incredible photography. Today their blog features my 1983 Raleigh Competition, which Tom outfitted with a 3- Speed Fixed Wheel set-up, and my 2010 Rivendell Roadeo, on which Sky installed hammer Honjo fenders and Challenge Paris-Roubaix 700x29 tyres. They do superb work and are great people. And don't my bikes look as awesome as they ride??? (I'll be riding that Roadeo in a 300km brevet this Saturday, from Moorpark to Santa Barbara and back.) Velo Cult is located in the South Park area of San Diego, just a bit south of University Avenue and west of the 805, in a really neat neighborhood with a great restaurant next door (Whistle Stop Bar) and a classic coffee shop (Rebecca's) on the corner. Velo Cult often show films or have other social events at their shop in the evenings,. They are a driving force behind the San Diego Tweed Ride and they also created the San Diego Bike Commuter online forum and the SDBikeCommuter.com Discount Program through which local merchants give discounts to customers who arrive by bicycle. Related links:http://www.sdbikecommuter.com/ andhttp://www.sdbikecommuter.com/find_businesses/ - Chris Kostman La Jolla, CAhttp://www.XO-1.orghttp://www.adventurecorps.com- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: California weather
Maybe if I rode my Hillborne this time of year winter would end? (Wishful thinking.) Anywho, saw someone a few weeks ago commuting on an AHH. So that won't do it. (Along Summit near Lexington in St. Paul.) Not sure if it's list member or not. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Jan 25, 2:54 pm, cyclotour...@gmail.com cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Yet you're still getting winter... you must be doing something wrong! :-) On Jan 25, 12:22 pm, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: Of course, all my bikes, including the indoor Sam Hillborne have fenders. It's one reason haven't really thought about a Pugsley. Lack of appropriate fenders. Now, if there were Berthoud fenders in 26x120s, then we'd be talking. (Just imagine tweed mudflaps for those. Wow!) Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Jan 25, 12:59 pm, cyclotour...@gmail.com cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: I just bought some fenders, although mainly for looks. Hopefully the rain gods won't see this as a slight or if so, the gods of foppishness will intervene. On Jan 25, 8:38 am, JimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote: I may be messing this all up. The custom doesn't have fenders (yet). My Saluki has fenders and leather mud flaps (attached with horrid black zip ties). At best this could be neutral for the gods of weather. I suspect though that this frustrates them and they will make us all pay. Currently here in Norther Calif. the gods seem confused and are showering us with spring-like conditions. Not sure how all of this influences the earthquake gods - just hope they are sleeping. -JimD On Jan 25, 2011, at 6:10 AM Jan 25, 2011, Jim Cloud wrote: Well, I've had fenders on my Rivendell Road Standard for some time. If there is a correlation between having fenders mounted and stopping rainfall, it must be working. We haven't had a drop of moisture so far this month in Tucson (maybe a chance next week!). I agree with those that keep their fenders mounted because they keep their bikes cleaner (I also have a fender mount rear light). Jim Cloud Tucson, AZ On Jan 24, 7:37 pm, Bill Gibson bill.bgib...@gmail.com wrote: When I moved here, I took off my fenders. I felt like I felt when I passed my last math class in high school: free at last, free at last, great g- amighty, free at last. I missed them. I put them back on. One bike has plastic with zip ties, the other has Berthouds almost expertly installed by me. (And I eventually got a minor in Mathematics for my B.A.) I think they are aerodynamic and efficacious in the annual rain. And they keep the dust off. On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 7:07 PM, charlie charles_v...@hotmail.com wrote: You guys crack me up..I never take my fenders off. My bike stays cleaner even when it isn't raining and I have a place to mount a rear taillight that looks nice plus fenders belong on a bicycle. On Jan 24, 10:14 am, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote: A couple of weeks back, in an attempt to cram fenders and Jack Browns onto the Roadeo I finally laid down my $10 and bought a set of sheldon's fender nuts. At first glance and a hand fit, it looks like it might fit, tight but fit. I belive that the fender nuts alone may have been enough to trigger the end of the rains, if I contiue the fitting of the fenders we may never have rain again. I probably can not take full credit, but will say you're welcome. Rob thinking about fenders in a coastal desert Perks -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch %2Bunsubscrib e...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Bill Gibson Tempe, Arizona, USA -- 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- bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en .- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- 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 email to
[RBW] Re: California weather
Fenders ARE magic! I've been able to ride consistently all winter here near Pittsburgh on the Bombadil :) -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: My Roadeo on the Velo Cult blog
One question: Why the comment, VO free zone? On Jan 25, 4:29 pm, XO-1.org Rough Riders adventureco...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, William. Those are Velo-Orange Grand Cru brakes on my Roadeo, but I'm in the process of making all my bikes VO-free Zones, so Velo Cult is ordering me some Paul's Racer M's (center-mount since I don't have the braze-ons) to run instead. Those will go on the bike along with the new Classic Silver bars, stem, and post by Ritchey in the next week or two. I also sent off a twin of the Dura Ace 7800 cranks to Tom Davis atwww.perfectperforations.comto have them polished up nice and silver. So the whole shiny silver treatment, and final set- up of the bike will be done soon. Once it is, I'll post a slideshow of all the images. It's a great bike, to be sure! I'm planning to wear my Woolistic Velo Cult jersey at my 300km this Saturday, unless it's predicted to be well into the 80s, in which case I will wear a Rough Riders: Any Bike, Anywhere jersey with a thin Ibex wool base layer. I hope to see some other Rivendell riders out there. - Chris Kostman La Jolla, CAhttp://www.XO-1.org On Jan 25, 4:24 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Looks great, Chris. I saw a guy rocking a RoughRiders Anybike Anywhere jersey at the SFR Lighthouse 200k this weekend. He rode a fixie. Nice guy. Oldtimer with a great grey beard. What brake calipers are you running on your Roadeo? On Jan 25, 4:05 pm, XO-1.org Rough Riders adventureco...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks to Sky, Tom, Anthony, and the rest of the Velo Cult team for their amazing service as San Diego County's premier bike shop which caters to everybody except the mainstream - which means we fit right in! Today they have featured two of my Rough Riding bikes, and their recent work on them, on their blog: http://www.velocult.com/blog/post/raleigh_competition_rivendell_roadeo Click on over to their always fascinating blog which is always VERY well illustrated with incredible photography. Today their blog features my 1983 Raleigh Competition, which Tom outfitted with a 3- Speed Fixed Wheel set-up, and my 2010 Rivendell Roadeo, on which Sky installed hammer Honjo fenders and Challenge Paris-Roubaix 700x29 tyres. They do superb work and are great people. And don't my bikes look as awesome as they ride??? (I'll be riding that Roadeo in a 300km brevet this Saturday, from Moorpark to Santa Barbara and back.) Velo Cult is located in the South Park area of San Diego, just a bit south of University Avenue and west of the 805, in a really neat neighborhood with a great restaurant next door (Whistle Stop Bar) and a classic coffee shop (Rebecca's) on the corner. Velo Cult often show films or have other social events at their shop in the evenings,. They are a driving force behind the San Diego Tweed Ride and they also created the San Diego Bike Commuter online forum and the SDBikeCommuter.com Discount Program through which local merchants give discounts to customers who arrive by bicycle. Related links:http://www.sdbikecommuter.com/ andhttp://www.sdbikecommuter.com/find_businesses/ - Chris Kostman La Jolla, CAhttp://www.XO-1.orghttp://www.adventurecorps.com -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: RBW style bike security
For everyday (and the occasional, random overnight) Quickbeam parking in downtown Denver I use Pitlocks on the front dyno wheel and seatpost, the smallest Kryptonite U-lock (orange one), and a beeswax/ ball bearing combo crammed into the head of the saddle attachment bolt and the stem bolt. I also leave the uber-useful Large Sackville SaddleSack on the bike at all times, secured with a confusing combo of cables, luggage locks, and zipties. -Jay B. -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] WTB: Ortlieb panniers
Hey folks I'm looking for Ortlieb panniers, both front and rear sets. Either roller classics or plus. Thanks in advance EJG -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: My Roadeo on the Velo Cult blog
Great shop got to visit it when I on my tour down there. When I told them that I was touring down with my bike they offered me a beer. Cool bunch of guys. On Jan 25, 7:25 pm, dpco dpco...@gmail.com wrote: One question: Why the comment, VO free zone? On Jan 25, 4:29 pm, XO-1.org Rough Riders adventureco...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, William. Those are Velo-Orange Grand Cru brakes on my Roadeo, but I'm in the process of making all my bikes VO-free Zones, so Velo Cult is ordering me some Paul's Racer M's (center-mount since I don't have the braze-ons) to run instead. Those will go on the bike along with the new Classic Silver bars, stem, and post by Ritchey in the next week or two. I also sent off a twin of the Dura Ace 7800 cranks to Tom Davis atwww.perfectperforations.comtohave them polished up nice and silver. So the whole shiny silver treatment, and final set- up of the bike will be done soon. Once it is, I'll post a slideshow of all the images. It's a great bike, to be sure! I'm planning to wear my Woolistic Velo Cult jersey at my 300km this Saturday, unless it's predicted to be well into the 80s, in which case I will wear a Rough Riders: Any Bike, Anywhere jersey with a thin Ibex wool base layer. I hope to see some other Rivendell riders out there. - Chris Kostman La Jolla, CAhttp://www.XO-1.org On Jan 25, 4:24 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Looks great, Chris. I saw a guy rocking a RoughRiders Anybike Anywhere jersey at the SFR Lighthouse 200k this weekend. He rode a fixie. Nice guy. Oldtimer with a great grey beard. What brake calipers are you running on your Roadeo? On Jan 25, 4:05 pm, XO-1.org Rough Riders adventureco...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks to Sky, Tom, Anthony, and the rest of the Velo Cult team for their amazing service as San Diego County's premier bike shop which caters to everybody except the mainstream - which means we fit right in! Today they have featured two of my Rough Riding bikes, and their recent work on them, on their blog: http://www.velocult.com/blog/post/raleigh_competition_rivendell_roadeo Click on over to their always fascinating blog which is always VERY well illustrated with incredible photography. Today their blog features my 1983 Raleigh Competition, which Tom outfitted with a 3- Speed Fixed Wheel set-up, and my 2010 Rivendell Roadeo, on which Sky installed hammer Honjo fenders and Challenge Paris-Roubaix 700x29 tyres. They do superb work and are great people. And don't my bikes look as awesome as they ride??? (I'll be riding that Roadeo in a 300km brevet this Saturday, from Moorpark to Santa Barbara and back.) Velo Cult is located in the South Park area of San Diego, just a bit south of University Avenue and west of the 805, in a really neat neighborhood with a great restaurant next door (Whistle Stop Bar) and a classic coffee shop (Rebecca's) on the corner. Velo Cult often show films or have other social events at their shop in the evenings,. They are a driving force behind the San Diego Tweed Ride and they also created the San Diego Bike Commuter online forum and the SDBikeCommuter.com Discount Program through which local merchants give discounts to customers who arrive by bicycle. Related links:http://www.sdbikecommuter.com/ andhttp://www.sdbikecommuter.com/find_businesses/ - Chris Kostman La Jolla, CAhttp://www.XO-1.orghttp://www.adventurecorps.com -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: My Roadeo on the Velo Cult blog
Quick suggestion: I know I'm not the list Admin, and if I'm out of line, I'll stand corrected, but I think this is the type of thing that immediately needs to be answered off-list. I'm throwing that out there now in case it helps before potential replies line up. -Original Message- One question: Why the comment, VO free zone? -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] WTB: Campagnolo Long Cage Rear Der. (10 Speed)
Hoping someone on the list has one (used or new). I have some 7 Speed Shimano drive-train components to trade, if that helps anyone. Thanks, Sean -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: My Roadeo on the Velo Cult blog
Chris, it should be a really fun ride. I have done many of the pieces of the route, but never all at once they way it was put together for this brevet. I know you are a strong rider, but put some thought intio your gear range, there are some pretty serious hills thrown in there, mostly in the middle. Casitas pass has taken me by suprise with the lack of breeze and steepness, it can get hot and long on the back side of the lake, even on days when it is cool everywhere else. I would pack layers and have a few extra teeth in the rear jus in case. I was thinking about doing this ride as it is the closest to my home, but 300k on this route is not where my fitness is at the moment, maybe I will see you guys out there though I hope to be riding in the mid day. Rob On Jan 25, 4:29 pm, XO-1.org Rough Riders adventureco...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, William. Those are Velo-Orange Grand Cru brakes on my Roadeo, but I'm in the process of making all my bikes VO-free Zones, so Velo Cult is ordering me some Paul's Racer M's (center-mount since I don't have the braze-ons) to run instead. Those will go on the bike along with the new Classic Silver bars, stem, and post by Ritchey in the next week or two. I also sent off a twin of the Dura Ace 7800 cranks to Tom Davis atwww.perfectperforations.comto have them polished up nice and silver. So the whole shiny silver treatment, and final set- up of the bike will be done soon. Once it is, I'll post a slideshow of all the images. It's a great bike, to be sure! I'm planning to wear my Woolistic Velo Cult jersey at my 300km this Saturday, unless it's predicted to be well into the 80s, in which case I will wear a Rough Riders: Any Bike, Anywhere jersey with a thin Ibex wool base layer. I hope to see some other Rivendell riders out there. - Chris Kostman La Jolla, CAhttp://www.XO-1.org On Jan 25, 4:24 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Looks great, Chris. I saw a guy rocking a RoughRiders Anybike Anywhere jersey at the SFR Lighthouse 200k this weekend. He rode a fixie. Nice guy. Oldtimer with a great grey beard. What brake calipers are you running on your Roadeo? On Jan 25, 4:05 pm, XO-1.org Rough Riders adventureco...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks to Sky, Tom, Anthony, and the rest of the Velo Cult team for their amazing service as San Diego County's premier bike shop which caters to everybody except the mainstream - which means we fit right in! Today they have featured two of my Rough Riding bikes, and their recent work on them, on their blog: http://www.velocult.com/blog/post/raleigh_competition_rivendell_roadeo Click on over to their always fascinating blog which is always VERY well illustrated with incredible photography. Today their blog features my 1983 Raleigh Competition, which Tom outfitted with a 3- Speed Fixed Wheel set-up, and my 2010 Rivendell Roadeo, on which Sky installed hammer Honjo fenders and Challenge Paris-Roubaix 700x29 tyres. They do superb work and are great people. And don't my bikes look as awesome as they ride??? (I'll be riding that Roadeo in a 300km brevet this Saturday, from Moorpark to Santa Barbara and back.) Velo Cult is located in the South Park area of San Diego, just a bit south of University Avenue and west of the 805, in a really neat neighborhood with a great restaurant next door (Whistle Stop Bar) and a classic coffee shop (Rebecca's) on the corner. Velo Cult often show films or have other social events at their shop in the evenings,. They are a driving force behind the San Diego Tweed Ride and they also created the San Diego Bike Commuter online forum and the SDBikeCommuter.com Discount Program through which local merchants give discounts to customers who arrive by bicycle. Related links:http://www.sdbikecommuter.com/ andhttp://www.sdbikecommuter.com/find_businesses/ - Chris Kostman La Jolla, CAhttp://www.XO-1.orghttp://www.adventurecorps.com- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Work - Commute
Here's a photo of the Saluki in front of some of the bike lockers at work. http://www.flickr.com/photos/rasterdogs/5389013117/ There are lockers like these by all of the buildings. There are shower facilities in each building. I'm not sure if I'd say the company 'encourages' folks to ride to work but they certainly facilitate it. In the past several years the lockers seem to be getting used more and more. Oh, sorry about the horrible weather but that's how it was this morning. Eventually we are going to pay. -JimD -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: RBW style bike security
I commute in Melbourne, Australia, where I think the risk of theft is moderate. I love the Kryptonite Mini, for its strength, size and weight, compared to other U locks. I used to use the Sheldon method, until I saw this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9fLtdZyX-A I think Sheldon got this one wrong, proving simultaneously that he was both human and a God Amongst Men. I also use a 6' cable through the wheels and saddle, and if the situation warrants, secure this with a separate padlock. -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: RBW style bike security
the solid axle pitlocks will not work. different threading. the best option is simply to replace the solid axle with a hollow one -- very simple with a phil hub -- and then use a standard pitlock or locking skewer. On Tue, Jan 25, 2011 at 5:03 PM, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: If you have a solid axle, you need to go with these: http://www.urbanbiketech.com/category-s/26.htm On Jan 25, 4:52 pm, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: So it sounds like the overall consensus is Pitlock to secure the wheels, u-lock to secure the bike with a cable if you need to secure the ancillary stuff. Does anyone know if the pitlock system works with bolt-on hubs? my phil rear has 6MM bolts securing it instead of a QR. Anyone done the switch in this case? On Jan 25, 5:12 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: I use the Abus Bordo here in Chicago: http://www.lockitt.com/Bicycleproducts.htm#Bordo 6100 The Bordo is flexible, allowing me to lock to the most secure structure no matter where I ride. The Bordo holder attaches to water bottle cage bosses, making it very easy to carry. The Bordo is flexible enough that I can usually run it through the front wheel and the bike frame. My theory being a rear wheel with fenders, Pitlock skewer and the derailer make it highly unlikely anyone is going to try and remove the wheel. If the area is dicey enough, I will loop a cable through the rear wheel, saddle and Bordo and lock them all together. I use the German Pitlock skewers Peter White sells, not the VO (there are several other knock off brands as well) knock offs to protect my wheels. Pitlock makes a seat lock device, but it only works with a seat tube collar. On Jan 25, 12:56 pm, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: So, still too darn cold outside for me but dreaming of spring. As my Hillborne is my first 'nice' bike in forever i've been thinking about bike lock options strategies. I'm asking the collective because part of me things, hey this is a nice looking bike better protect it. and another part of me is saying hey, this ain't no go-fast flashy bike, it's not a target. so i'm trying to resolve how much i should really worry about locking it up, strategies etc. In the past i've always just used a simple cable lock, but that's been on my cruiser (which while it looks really nice, i didn't consider it a theft risk). As my Hillborne has a few expensive things on it (phil rear wheel, nitto racks, etc) i'm a little more inclined to be more careful, so what are people's approaches? U-lock the rear wheel+bike to post and then cable to the front wheel? dual u-locks? Please keep in mind that i need to carry all the locks as well so something like a kryptonite nyc chain lock is out of the question. If it helps this is for around town riding and that would mostly be in and around Washington DC but mostly the suburbs of DC.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Nitto Front Racks
Hi all, Thank you all for your input on front rack compatibility with a canti- brake bike. I now have a Nitto mini front rack (and Honjo fenders) mounted on my ride (see link to photos). The Nitto just looks impeccably made, with nicer welds than the VO, if that counts for anything (I'm not sure it does). http://www.flickr.com/photos/26905387@N04/5388732538/in/photostream/ As far as the fenders go, I came out of Jitensha Studio with what I thought were extra long 650B fenders. Maybe something was lost in translation and these are meant for 700c? Or maybe that's just the look of the extra long. Do you think these could pose a danger in the course of my every day riding? I do run fire trails on weekends... In all, I'm enjoying the new additions. I've got my ear tuned for any clanks or clatters, and so far, none. I love how the bike handles in the turns and on hills, very steady. Thanks gang, Adam On Jan 10, 9:10 am, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.com wrote: Tubus are indeed fine racks... My only gripe with my Tubus Logo was that the top (main) platform was very narrow, compared to theNitto BigRack. Anything I put on the Logo seemed tippy, and unstable. I don't understand where Tubus is coming from with this design; in fact I believe you build therackplatform to be as wide as possible without it becoming heavy or unwieldy. On Jan 10, 10:14 am, hobie moho1...@yahoo.com wrote: Don't forget Tubus in stainless still. Tubus might be stronger or more rigid. On Jan 7, 1:54 am, Adam adamab...@gmail.com wrote: Thought I'd use the rebate to throw on afrontrack... Could anyone speak to whether theNittoTwo-Strut TopRackis compatible with canti brakes? http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/nitto-two-strut-top-rack/20-190 I was planning to sit the small loafer upfront...so then any reason I'd choose the Two-Strut, which seems to manage a good amount of weight, v. the MiniFrontRack, which handles a smaller load and has one strut? http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/mini-front-nitto/20-020 Concerned about weight in thefront, especially when I'm on longish rides--frequent biking in the Oakland and Berkeley hills and it can be plenty windy. Any thoughts appreciated-- Best, Adam- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: RBW style bike security
I use a Kryptonite NY Fahgettaboudit, which, is too small for most street poles. Because of this I just use it to lock the frame to whatever I can get it to fit around. I combine that with a pair of VO Anti-Theft Skewers (a great bargain at $15.00) and a 4' Kryptonite cable just for securing my saddle (if I'm feeling paranoid). I look at it this way: 1. Think Positive 2. If the man with the van and power tools is coming for your bicycle then, well, it's all over at that point no matter what you do. And, btw, I'm in New York City. jsk On Jan 25, 1:56 pm, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: So, still too darn cold outside for me but dreaming of spring. As my Hillborne is my first 'nice' bike in forever i've been thinking about bike lock options strategies. I'm asking the collective because part of me things, hey this is a nice looking bike better protect it. and another part of me is saying hey, this ain't no go-fast flashy bike, it's not a target. so i'm trying to resolve how much i should really worry about locking it up, strategies etc. In the past i've always just used a simple cable lock, but that's been on my cruiser (which while it looks really nice, i didn't consider it a theft risk). As my Hillborne has a few expensive things on it (phil rear wheel, nitto racks, etc) i'm a little more inclined to be more careful, so what are people's approaches? U-lock the rear wheel+bike to post and then cable to the front wheel? dual u-locks? Please keep in mind that i need to carry all the locks as well so something like a kryptonite nyc chain lock is out of the question. If it helps this is for around town riding and that would mostly be in and around Washington DC but mostly the suburbs of DC. -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: WTB: 700x37-42 tires (Pasela 37s, Marathon Supremes/Duremes)
Hey Jeremy I have a pair of Schwalbe Marathon Supreme Folding 700x42c tires. And I have been sitting on them, I think I used them for maximum 400 miles before i switched to a bike that couldn't quite fit them. I think I payed around $60 a tire wanna shoot me an offer? -Jev On Jan 24, 9:35 am, Jeremy smith.jer...@gmail.com wrote: I'm looking for a pair of any of the following to try something out with a couple of my bikes: Panaracer Pasela TG 700x37c Schwalbe Marathon DUREME 700c x 40c Schwalbe Marathon Supreme Folding 700x42c Anyone sitting on these, and looking to get ride of them? Thanks Jeremy -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Nitto Front Racks
Hey all, Thanks for the input on front racks. My setup now includes a mini front rack for the loafer and fenders: http://www.flickr.com/photos/26905387@N04/5388732538/in/photostream/ Thanks gang, Adam On Monday, January 10, 2011 9:10:43 AM UTC-8, Montclair BobbyB wrote: Tubus are indeed fine racks... My only gripe with my Tubus Logo was that the top (main) platform was very narrow, compared to the Nitto Big Rack. Anything I put on the Logo seemed tippy, and unstable. I don't understand where Tubus is coming from with this design; in fact I believe you build the rack platform to be as wide as possible without it becoming heavy or unwieldy. On Jan 10, 10:14 am, hobie moho...@yahoo.com wrote: Don't forget Tubus in stainless still. Tubus might be stronger or more rigid. On Jan 7, 1:54 am, Adam adam...@gmail.com wrote: Thought I'd use the rebate to throw on a front rack... Could anyone speak to whether the Nitto Two-Strut Top Rack is compatible with canti brakes? http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/nitto-two-strut-top-rack/20-190 I was planning to sit the small loafer up front...so then any reason I'd choose the Two-Strut, which seems to manage a good amount of weight, v. the Mini Front Rack, which handles a smaller load and has one strut? http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/mini-front-nitto/20-020 Concerned about weight in the front, especially when I'm on longish rides--frequent biking in the Oakland and Berkeley hills and it can be plenty windy. Any thoughts appreciated-- Best, Adam- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
