[RBW] Re: Atlantis as snow bike
I haven't owned a car since August 2004, so I've been riding my bike for fun, by necessity, ever since. I live in the Twin Cities, which means that we have classic winter conditions for a few months per year. I ride my bike year-round, winter included. One thing a lot of people don't know about winter cycling is that conditions are incredibly variable - I never get bored even doing the same commute everyday. During a fluffy snowstorm, the sparkling white blanket is lovely. To a vigorous cyclist like me, such conditions invite a bike ride, whether I have to or not. Occasionally conditions are brutally difficult, or even dangerous, but that can be its own kind of fun. If I don't feel like riding I take the bus. Or I say to Hell with it, and stay home. But bailing out on riding is more a function of my mood than of weather. That Atlantis pic I posted earlier was from January 2007, and 6 years later, I remember that ride fondly. I enjoy winter riding and learn something new with every ride. My current winter bike has really expanded my definitions of winter cycling. I'm no longer constrained to city bike paths and plowed/packed streets. It's not a Riv, so I won't gush about it here, but this bike has been a revelation to me. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CWVn0oGBHn8/UR6q-NLLmEI/BdQ/MeZ5-8YMrOI/s320/tubeless9.JPG On Saturday, March 2, 2013 1:17:39 AM UTC-6, hsmitham wrote: I don't know Jim was is that really fun? Or is it a function of necessity? Hugh Sunland ( the name say's it all) CA On Friday, March 1, 2013 6:53:14 PM UTC-8, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: http://www.flickr.com/x/t/0093009/photos/twowheelflight/365091479/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Sugino crank question
I am in the process of rebuilding a RD2 crankset and discovered, actually remembered, that it needs a shim between the middle ring and spider to prevent chain suck when shifting to the inside ring. I have had three of these cranks over the years and all three had this problem. Is this my bad luck, or is this a widespread experience? Michael -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: OT - Family Biking
After talking it over, we're thinking of getting my wife a Betty Foy and fitting it with an xtracycle Free Radical and family friendly bits. http://www.xtracycle.com/cargo-bicycles/xtracycle-cargo-bicycles/xtracycle-freeradical.html/ . That way she has a quality ride (vs. the too small Trek MTB, which we may use in the meantime), and when the munchkins are on their own bikes in 7 or so years, she'll have a Betty Foy for all her riding. Anyone done this with a Riv of any type? All thoughts and advice welcomed (as always). With abandon, Patrick On Friday, March 1, 2013 9:19:27 AM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: This is somewhat OT but the pics are full of stuff from Riv... Aussie Wool, Bosco Bars, Betty Foy, Cork Grips, and more. I wrote a guest post on a friends blog about family biking and going car-free. Thought it might be of interest to some folks on here. Becoming A Biking Familyhttp://paranoidstayathomemom.blogspot.com/2013/02/guest-post-becoming-biking-family.html --Smitty -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: OT - Family Biking
My recollection is that Colin (in Texas?) on the list did it with a Bleriot. But wouldn't one of the purpose-built longbikes (Big Dummy, Radish) be netter for this? I think the cost would be comparable or maybe even lower, with one of the Xtracycle models. Also, the Betty is 650b and the Free Radical conversion kits work only for 26 and 700c, as I recall -- something to do with rear brake installation, I think. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 2, 2013, at 8:24 AM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.commailto:lamontg...@mac.com wrote: After talking it over, we're thinking of getting my wife a Betty Foy and fitting it with an xtracycle Free Radical and family friendly bits. http://www.xtracycle.com/cargo-bicycles/xtracycle-cargo-bicycles/xtracycle-freeradical.html/ . That way she has a quality ride (vs. the too small Trek MTB, which we may use in the meantime), and when the munchkins are on their own bikes in 7 or so years, she'll have a Betty Foy for all her riding. Anyone done this with a Riv of any type? All thoughts and advice welcomed (as always). With abandon, Patrick On Friday, March 1, 2013 9:19:27 AM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: This is somewhat OT but the pics are full of stuff from Riv... Aussie Wool, Bosco Bars, Betty Foy, Cork Grips, and more. I wrote a guest post on a friends blog about family biking and going car-free. Thought it might be of interest to some folks on here. Becoming A Biking Familyhttp://paranoidstayathomemom.blogspot.com/2013/02/guest-post-becoming-biking-family.html --Smitty -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.commailto:rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.commailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein. This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] New AHH on the way!
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[RBW] Re: New AHH on the way!
Congratulations! Many safe and happy miles to you and your AHH; do please post pictures of the bike and of your rides. Tom On Friday, March 1, 2013 4:52:24 PM UTC-5, NWAJack wrote: So after a few delays, the new AHH is on the way and set to arrive this Monday. I originally ordered in November, but when the fork arrived there was a small defect – Keven mentioned it would not be noticeable by me – but they wanted to make sure it was right so had the fork rebuilt. Mark built it for me last Friday, and it shipped from Walnut Creek on Tuesday.I’ll post a pic when it arrives. It’s a full build. Basic specs: 57 A. Homer Hilsen Noodle handlebars Silver shifters Tektro R559 Brakes Chris King Gripnut Headset Nitto seat post XD2 46/36/24 crank 11-32 Cassette King cages Schwalbe Marathon Supremes – 35mm Single leg kickstand SKS longboards Sackville Xsmall saddlebag (this is back-ordered right now) And I scored an Acorn handlebar bag. I am so friggin psyched…… J Jack in Arkansas This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the addressee. If you are not the intended addressee, then you have received this email in error and any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. Please notify us immediately of your unintended receipt by reply and then delete this email and your reply. Tyson Foods, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates will not be held liable to any person resulting from the unintended or unauthorized use of any information contained in this email or as a result of any additions or deletions of information originally contained in this email. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Latest BLUG post (2/28)
I just saw that thanks to Off the Beaten Path's link to Grant's very good review of the Herse book. The following article, on city bikes and the needless frou frou of many NAHB creations, is also very good as are his ruminations on what makes up a good City Bike. I don't agree with him completely on the City Bike (my credentials, fwtw: I started urban riding at age 12 or so in New and Old Delhi, India where traffic was more urban than any other place else I've seen) but have to admit that his criteria are very arguable [that means: one can make a very good argument for them]. What, per curiosity, are y'all's (that's all y'all's) ideas about the ideal city bike? Mine (this is of course both very personal and depends on one's commuting situation) includes lowish drop bars for our winds (nothing to make one despair as having to ride into a 25 mph headwind for miles and miles) and a fixed gear just 'cause I like it, dynamo lights (serious omission, Grant) and a permanent rack or saddlebag but not both. Fenders, sure, why not, but then here in high desert ABQ we've been having a drought where we get only half to 2/3 of our annual 9 inches. Oh, and tires no less than 28 mm but no fatter than 35, leaning to good rolling rather than puncture resistance (because if you want to be flat free out here, you'll be riding, as I know some to ride, either an old tire stuffed into the outer tire, or else belted tire + thorn proof tube + sealant, and who the hell wants that?) I'd pay good money to have the Reader four or even twice a year. I think I liked it as much as, perhaps even more than, BQ. -- - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: OT - Family Biking
Ahhh. Excellent point, Pudge. The other possibility we're toying with is if the Betty Foy could do fine with a handlebar carrier and a three-year-old with stoker bars on the back rack. Anyone done this? With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, March 2, 2013 6:39:04 AM UTC-7, Pudge wrote: My recollection is that Colin (in Texas?) on the list did it with a Bleriot. But wouldn't one of the purpose-built longbikes (Big Dummy, Radish) be netter for this? I think the cost would be comparable or maybe even lower, with one of the Xtracycle models. Also, the Betty is 650b and the Free Radical conversion kits work only for 26 and 700c, as I recall -- something to do with rear brake installation, I think. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 2, 2013, at 8:24 AM, Deacon Patrick lamon...@mac.comjavascript: wrote: After talking it over, we're thinking of getting my wife a Betty Foy and fitting it with an xtracycle Free Radical and family friendly bits. http://www.xtracycle.com/cargo-bicycles/xtracycle-cargo-bicycles/xtracycle-freeradical.html/. That way she has a quality ride (vs. the too small Trek MTB, which we may use in the meantime), and when the munchkins are on their own bikes in 7 or so years, she'll have a Betty Foy for all her riding. Anyone done this with a Riv of any type? All thoughts and advice welcomed (as always). With abandon, Patrick On Friday, March 1, 2013 9:19:27 AM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: This is somewhat OT but the pics are full of stuff from Riv... Aussie Wool, Bosco Bars, Betty Foy, Cork Grips, and more. I wrote a guest post on a friends blog about family biking and going car-free. Thought it might be of interest to some folks on here. Becoming A Biking Familyhttp://paranoidstayathomemom.blogspot.com/2013/02/guest-post-becoming-biking-family.html --Smitty -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-own...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein. This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen lapel pin UPDATE
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[RBW] Re: Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen lapel pin UPDATE
I don't do caffeine at all so fail to meet the minimum requirements, but look forward to what the pin looks like. Any photos? With abandon, Patrick On Friday, March 1, 2013 12:01:14 PM UTC-7, jinxed wrote: OK I wanted to give an update on this project. A new batch of pins has been ordered and I was given a 4 week delivery time. Both previous orders arrived faster, but plan on the full 4. I am awaiting my invoice to determine pricing adjustments. I have also sent the artwork for getting a quote on patches. Luckily they do not have to be ordered in high quantity. Pricing and availability TBD. After a bunch of research it looks like Bigcartel is the perfect solution for handling the orders. THANK YOU Brian (Benedikt) for that suggestion!! Free pin for you! I am in the process of setting up the storefront and when the product arrives, I will add the inventory and post the link here. Simple add to cart and pay. I'll add patches if/when they happen. Cheers! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen lapel pin UPDATE
Yours will go out this coming week along with two others that paypalled. Thankfully I had exactly 3 pins left. I dont like to take money without product in hand! I'll drop a line to you three via your PP email addresses when they go out. Should be Monday. On Friday, March 1, 2013 7:42:16 PM UTC-7, Brian Campbell wrote: Great! Will mine be a part of the new run or was there a left-over from a previous order? If you remember, I was the dummy who sent $10 without reading that he thread was 4 years old! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: New AHH on the way!
Congrats!! Let us know how it is. Pics, too! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Speaking of merit badges...Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen
Are these still available? How do I join? Acquire the badge? A must-have! Andy On Friday, May 15, 2009 4:08:31 PM UTC-7, jinxed wrote: Are you a member? So here is the story...turning the way-back machine to about 1996, some friends and I were sitting over coffee after a ride and started to recount how many times we had done this. As it turned out, it was apparent that not only had the vast majority of our rides (bike, motorcycle, skateboard, snowboard...) started or ended over coffee, but many of our good friends and riding partners were met at the cafes we were frequenting. We had a pretty good network that spanned darn near coast to coast. An Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen I blurted out while simultaneously sketching out a logo on the napkin Fast forward to about 6 months ago, I was digging through some piles of artwork looking for something, and stumbled on my original sketch. All of the patches and hats we had originally done up were long retired, lost, or given away...so I got in touch with some of the original ACW's and told them I was going to mint some lapel pins...everyone chipped in to beat the minimums. Our whole thing was very tongue in cheek, but we wanted it to have an old money-secret society-unleash the hounds type of feel to it. Anyway after finding the iBob's / ROB's and meeting so many awesome people and reading about the network that exists between the riders, I thought it would be cool to expand the ACW. It's all for fun and conversation, and really just a bit of decoration for the bags, hats etc...but wanted to offer them up. I have @ 20-30 or so left of the lapel pins, but we can do more if interest is there. We were also contemplating doing up some patches too? $6/pc shipped to you. Trades for your club pins is good too. For that matter no interesting trade would be turned down. Drop me line hbc...@yahoo.com javascript: or just paypal me there with your info! Stay thirsty my friendsfor coffee. ;) http://tinyurl.com/rx66y8 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] FS: Paul, Bullmoose, Phil Rivy Wheels, Brooks Pro
A few more items up for grabs: Nitto Bullmoose 150s. Like new. $100 shipped. Free VO Headset-mount bell. Paul Thumbies. Like new. $55 shipped. Phil Rivy/Mavic MA40 (NOS) 40-hole wheelset. 7 speed freewheel. Rich-built. Very few miles. Amazing! $450 shipped. Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 700x50. Unused pair. $90 shipped. Twin-leg kickstand with feet. Like new. $30 shipped. 24 tooth TA chainring. Mounted but not used. $25 shipped. Brooks Team Pro saddle with character! Great looking saddle for a vintage racer. $35 shipped. Bundle offers welcome. I'm close to the bottom of my stash! Pics here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/32306142@N07/sets/72157629094698258/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: OT - Family Biking
My friend Madi had two kid seats on a regular bikehttp://familyride.us/2011/08/02/new-big-bag-new-small-basket/. She made it work and could cram an impressive amount of stuff on there but she eventually got a Big Dummy (frame + rack + fenders all powder coated pink). 650b would work fine on a free radical... just use disk brakes and the 700c spacers... or improvise your own spacers. Or go 650b front and 26 rear then get different size tires to make the outside diameter match. If yer wife wants to haul kids on a regular basis, she'd be better off getting an actual longtail. It could be sold in several years and she could get a sparkly new BF when the kids are on their own. Or buy the BF with the gas money saved from her riding the longtail everywhere 'cause she loves it so much. my 2 cents. I realize I started this thread, but the Riv-ness of continuing this discussion is questionable, feel free to email me direct if you want to discuss family biking. 54canoe at the mail with a G and dot com --Smitty On Saturday, March 2, 2013 6:45:15 AM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: Ahhh. Excellent point, Pudge. The other possibility we're toying with is if the Betty Foy could do fine with a handlebar carrier and a three-year-old with stoker bars on the back rack. Anyone done this? With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, March 2, 2013 6:39:04 AM UTC-7, Pudge wrote: My recollection is that Colin (in Texas?) on the list did it with a Bleriot. But wouldn't one of the purpose-built longbikes (Big Dummy, Radish) be netter for this? I think the cost would be comparable or maybe even lower, with one of the Xtracycle models. Also, the Betty is 650b and the Free Radical conversion kits work only for 26 and 700c, as I recall -- something to do with rear brake installation, I think. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 2, 2013, at 8:24 AM, Deacon Patrick lamon...@mac.com wrote: After talking it over, we're thinking of getting my wife a Betty Foy and fitting it with an xtracycle Free Radical and family friendly bits. http://www.xtracycle.com/cargo-bicycles/xtracycle-cargo-bicycles/xtracycle-freeradical.html/. That way she has a quality ride (vs. the too small Trek MTB, which we may use in the meantime), and when the munchkins are on their own bikes in 7 or so years, she'll have a Betty Foy for all her riding. Anyone done this with a Riv of any type? All thoughts and advice welcomed (as always). With abandon, Patrick On Friday, March 1, 2013 9:19:27 AM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: This is somewhat OT but the pics are full of stuff from Riv... Aussie Wool, Bosco Bars, Betty Foy, Cork Grips, and more. I wrote a guest post on a friends blog about family biking and going car-free. Thought it might be of interest to some folks on here. Becoming A Biking Familyhttp://paranoidstayathomemom.blogspot.com/2013/02/guest-post-becoming-biking-family.html --Smitty -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-own...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en . For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein. This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- You received this message
[RBW] Re: Speaking of merit badges...Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen
Andy, There is a new run being made now. I will post a link to a store front for purchase when they're available. On Saturday, March 2, 2013 8:12:20 AM UTC-7, Andy Williams wrote: Are these still available? How do I join? Acquire the badge? A must-have! Andy On Friday, May 15, 2009 4:08:31 PM UTC-7, jinxed wrote: Are you a member? So here is the story...turning the way-back machine to about 1996, some friends and I were sitting over coffee after a ride and started to recount how many times we had done this. As it turned out, it was apparent that not only had the vast majority of our rides (bike, motorcycle, skateboard, snowboard...) started or ended over coffee, but many of our good friends and riding partners were met at the cafes we were frequenting. We had a pretty good network that spanned darn near coast to coast. An Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen I blurted out while simultaneously sketching out a logo on the napkin Fast forward to about 6 months ago, I was digging through some piles of artwork looking for something, and stumbled on my original sketch. All of the patches and hats we had originally done up were long retired, lost, or given away...so I got in touch with some of the original ACW's and told them I was going to mint some lapel pins...everyone chipped in to beat the minimums. Our whole thing was very tongue in cheek, but we wanted it to have an old money-secret society-unleash the hounds type of feel to it. Anyway after finding the iBob's / ROB's and meeting so many awesome people and reading about the network that exists between the riders, I thought it would be cool to expand the ACW. It's all for fun and conversation, and really just a bit of decoration for the bags, hats etc...but wanted to offer them up. I have @ 20-30 or so left of the lapel pins, but we can do more if interest is there. We were also contemplating doing up some patches too? $6/pc shipped to you. Trades for your club pins is good too. For that matter no interesting trade would be turned down. Drop me line hbc...@yahoo.com or just paypal me there with your info! Stay thirsty my friendsfor coffee. ;) http://tinyurl.com/rx66y8 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Speaking of merit badges...Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen
Andy, I have a new batch being made now. I will post a link to a storefront when they are ready. On Saturday, March 2, 2013 8:12:20 AM UTC-7, Andy Williams wrote: Are these still available? How do I join? Acquire the badge? A must-have! Andy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: FS: Paul, Bullmoose, Phil Rivy Wheels, Brooks Pro
Bullmoose, Brooks saddle and Twin-legger are sold. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Front Rack ideas
That seems to be the Nitto Big Rear rack mounted on the front. That's why
the Bombadil and newer forks have bolts on the top of the fork crown. It
allows mounting rear racks on the fork easily.
René
On Friday, March 1, 2013, BenG wrote:
Great pictures, Earl! The Nitto front rack on that Bombadil - that's the
one I want. Same one that's on the lead Atlantis photo on Riv's site. The
big front rack sold today at Riv, as installed in the site video, obscures
the beautiful fork legs. I prefer the rack leg proud of the fork leg so
they both stand out. Not planning to use front panniers, so not making the
utility tradeoff. Anybody know the what and where on the earlier one?
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[RBW] Re: Latest BLUG post (2/28)
I would I generally agree with GP's considerations about city bikes, but would add a couple of my own additions: -As few gears as is possible. Why? Drivetrain reliability. The fewer gears you have, especially if you're down to one or no derailleurs, means that there's much less stuff to go wrong/out of adjustment, and a much lower chance that a drivetrain problem will put the bike out of comission or at least make the ride less enjoyable (of course, friction shifting helps here). Furthermore, chains that shift less and with smaller chainline error will be more efficient and last longer. Now, if your city bike is also your only bike, or you live in a city where there are significant and extended climbs, a full triple might be as few gears as possible. But, if you're going to have a bike which is the designated city bike, i say simplicity rules. -Brakes that have clearance for 30mm+ tires and fenders AND allow for consistent braking performance for a year+ WITHOUT adjusting the brake pads. This is the biggest failing of the V-brakes and cantilever brakes that are common on this type of bike currently--as the pads wear, the go out of alignment, eventually to the point where they are no longer fully contacting the braking surface of the rim, and could potentially catch in the spokes. Yes, it does happen slowly so it's no problem for the attentive garage mechanic who checks their brakes every few months, or the consumer that takes their bike into the shop religiously. For the majority of people that just want to ride their bike and treat it like their car (i.e., don't worry about it until something isn't working right), allowing their brake pads to wear for a year+ then makes the brakes really ineffective or potentially dangerous, and often more difficult to adjust properly since the pads have worn at an angle. IMHO, this is one of the biggest problems in brake design right now, and hopefully will get some attention as practical bikes with fat tires get more attention. Mechanical disc brakes don't work, since they too go out of adjustment as the pads wear. Hydraulic discs are cool in that they self-adjust for wear, but they (along with mech. discs, but moreso) require a very specific frame/wheel/handlebar (no drop bars, yet) setup to work well. Plus bleeding them when they need it is complex and costly. Cheap disc brakes on cheap frames are the worst. Drum brakes in theory might be a good idea, but they are as rare as hen's teeth in the US. The only ones I see regularly are the hilariously ineffective Shimano Nexus Roller Brake units. Road sidepull caliper brakes are my favorite brakes in terms of their ability to deliver consistent braking performance with minimal adjustment over time, save maybe dialing out the barrel adjuster. BUT, as GP and others are fond of pointing out, they have significant limitations when it comes to tire + fender clearance. Tektro does good in this regard, especially with the R559 series of brakes, but most Tektro brakes pay for their clearance by being flexy. I'd like to see them get some competition, hopefully from Shimano. -I know everyone here likes dyno lights but battery lights have come a long ways recently, and they are still way cheaper/simpler that a dyno light setup. Plus many now feature USB rechargeability so for most commuters the inconvenience of having to charge batteries in minimal. If your night riding is occasional, short, and usually at one end of the day (riding home) then they win in my book. I do think that what many dyno lights have shown, however, is that lights mounted low down, on the fork, are much more effective for seeing than lights mounted on the handlebars, so I'd like to see more commuters have provisions for light mounting on the fork. Consider all of the above, my Quickbeam does pretty well for me as a commuter bike. It has a fixed gear for reliability (plus the control), which also minimizes the amount I use the brakes and reduces the problems from brake pad wear on the cantilever brakes. The mid-fork tabs are awesome for mounting a Gino light mount for my lights. And of course, fat tires, fenders, a rack, and a big saddlebag. I'll post pictures of the setup one of these days. On Saturday, March 2, 2013 6:37:01 AM UTC-8, Patrick Moore wrote: I just saw that thanks to Off the Beaten Path's link to Grant's very good review of the Herse book. The following article, on city bikes and the needless frou frou of many NAHB creations, is also very good as are his ruminations on what makes up a good City Bike. I don't agree with him completely on the City Bike (my credentials, fwtw: I started urban riding at age 12 or so in New and Old Delhi, India where traffic was more urban than any other place else I've seen) but have to admit that his criteria are very arguable [that means: one can make a very good argument for them]. What, per
[RBW] Re: Sugino crank question
Michael: I can't answer your question but it does raise one on my part. I have the Rivendell standard issue triple crank (XD2?) and have often been bothered by chain suck on the middle-to-granny shift. Careful, well planned shifts work fine. It's the panicky, sloppy ones where I don't ease up enough on the pedals that create the problem. Does simply adding some shims at the middle ring solve this? If so, what thickness? My crank did not come with shims so I never thought about them. dougP On Saturday, March 2, 2013 4:14:30 AM UTC-8, Michael Hechmer wrote: I am in the process of rebuilding a RD2 crankset and discovered, actually remembered, that it needs a shim between the middle ring and spider to prevent chain suck when shifting to the inside ring. I have had three of these cranks over the years and all three had this problem. Is this my bad luck, or is this a widespread experience? Michael -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Latest BLUG post (2/28)
This depends very much on what kind of person you are. If you're a methodical person who follows routines and is disciplined, rechargeables will be just dandy. If you're a ADHD type who forgets to do things, batteries and rechargeables are a recipe for finding yourself riding in a dark night with no lights. Lots of people are not methodical. I love that I can turn my light on in the fall, after not doing any night riding all summer, and get light. Every time. -I know everyone here likes dyno lights but battery lights have come a long ways recently, and they are still way cheaper/simpler that a dyno light setup. Plus many now feature USB rechargeability so for most commuters the inconvenience of having to charge batteries in minimal. -- -- Anne Paulson My hovercraft is full of eels -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Front Rack ideas
Yah - I think it would be the two-strut top rack. Now discontinued. But probably could be put together. http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/r7.htm Dan On Mar 2, 2013, at 8:27 AM, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote: That seems to be the Nitto Big Rear rack mounted on the front. That's why the Bombadil and newer forks have bolts on the top of the fork crown. It allows mounting rear racks on the fork easily. René On Friday, March 1, 2013, BenG wrote: Great pictures, Earl! The Nitto front rack on that Bombadil - that's the one I want. Same one that's on the lead Atlantis photo on Riv's site. The big front rack sold today at Riv, as installed in the site video, obscures the beautiful fork legs. I prefer the rack leg proud of the fork leg so they both stand out. Not planning to use front panniers, so not making the utility tradeoff. Anybody know the what and where on the earlier one? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Sent from Gmail Mobile -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Latest BLUG post (2/28)
I think a Quickbeam would make an excellent commuter. As for mechanical disks, which I've used now on two bikes: I've got over 1500 miles on my current set of disk pads -- come to think of it, they may have double that for all I know, since I forget if they came with my Fargo or if I installed them after purchase; at any rate, at least 1500 miles, the pads have half their width left, and they are still fully in adjustment -- which in any case is easy with the caliper dials. IME, the real hassle of disks is that it is easy to bend the rotors and, once you do this, you can't perfectly straighten them out again. But for weather-proof-ness, ease of wheel removal and swapping between rims of different width, and power -- tho' not modulation or looks -- they seem to me to be ideal. Note that disks on a fixed gear would seem to me to be overkill. I agree that the more occasional the use, the more viable a battery light -- as long as your batteries have very long shelf life. One option that splits the difference with advantages compared to either is a good bottle or bb dynamo. I'd post a photo of my Riv fixed commuter, but y'all are familiar with it already -- prolly ad nauseam. On Sat, Mar 2, 2013 at 10:15 AM, Jeremy Till jeremy.t...@gmail.com wrote: Mechanical disc brakes don't work, since they too go out of adjustment as the pads wear. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Latest BLUG post (2/28)
Yeah, I've found myself forced to ride 15 miles home with a cheap, newly purchased, 2D cell Walgreen's flashlight taped to the underside of the bar hook -- not reassuring. OTOH, I commuted for several years the same 30 miles rt with rechargeables, and I'm hardly methodical. The dealmaker with dynamos, IMO, is the very wonderful LED lights that have showed up in the last 10 years -- wasn't the IQ Fly an early one? And the more recent ones are even better. (My brother just built his first dyno wheel for a used Fly and was amazed at how good it is, outclassed tho' it be.) A bottle and a Fly would make a very usable and very inexpensive setup. On Sat, Mar 2, 2013 at 10:24 AM, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote: This depends very much on what kind of person you are. If you're a methodical person who follows routines and is disciplined, rechargeables will be just dandy. If you're a ADHD type who forgets to do things, batteries and rechargeables are a recipe for finding yourself riding in a dark night with no lights. Lots of people are not methodical. I love that I can turn my light on in the fall, after not doing any night riding all summer, and get light. Every time. -I know everyone here likes dyno lights but battery lights have come a long ways recently, and they are still way cheaper/simpler that a dyno light setup. Plus many now feature USB rechargeability so for most commuters the inconvenience of having to charge batteries in minimal. -- -- Anne Paulson My hovercraft is full of eels -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Sugino crank question
Hah! Is chainsuck a design problem then? I've suffered it in spades on the Fargo with its XD2 and, after the last episode where it jammed so hard it permanently twisted the chain and bent the outer ring 30*, I had one of those catch-chain devices installed. I've not had this problem, to this extent,with any other double or triple. (The XD2 has a 38 in middle and the 24 granny.) On Sat, Mar 2, 2013 at 10:23 AM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Michael: I can't answer your question but it does raise one on my part. I have the Rivendell standard issue triple crank (XD2?) and have often been bothered by chain suck on the middle-to-granny shift. Careful, well planned shifts work fine. It's the panicky, sloppy ones where I don't ease up enough on the pedals that create the problem. Does simply adding some shims at the middle ring solve this? If so, what thickness? My crank did not come with shims so I never thought about them. dougP On Saturday, March 2, 2013 4:14:30 AM UTC-8, Michael Hechmer wrote: I am in the process of rebuilding a RD2 crankset and discovered, actually remembered, that it needs a shim between the middle ring and spider to prevent chain suck when shifting to the inside ring. I have had three of these cranks over the years and all three had this problem. Is this my bad luck, or is this a widespread experience? Michael -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Front Rack ideas
I put a rear Tubus rack on the front of my Bomba, http://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/7460286064/in/photostream/lightbox/ ; however, I like Nitto racks too, have a Mark's on my Ram to support my boxy rando bag. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Latest BLUG post (2/28)
Jeremy, you must be a younger guy because you left out coaster brakes, the only real set it and forget setup from back in the day. I don't ever remember servicing my 3 speed coaster brake setup, I mean in a decade. Granted I would not descend a mountain with it, but for city riding 3 speed and coaster brake always worked great. On Mar 2, 2013 12:15 PM, Jeremy Till jeremy.t...@gmail.com wrote: I would I generally agree with GP's considerations about city bikes, but would add a couple of my own additions: -As few gears as is possible. Why? Drivetrain reliability. The fewer gears you have, especially if you're down to one or no derailleurs, means that there's much less stuff to go wrong/out of adjustment, and a much lower chance that a drivetrain problem will put the bike out of comission or at least make the ride less enjoyable (of course, friction shifting helps here). Furthermore, chains that shift less and with smaller chainline error will be more efficient and last longer. Now, if your city bike is also your only bike, or you live in a city where there are significant and extended climbs, a full triple might be as few gears as possible. But, if you're going to have a bike which is the designated city bike, i say simplicity rules. -Brakes that have clearance for 30mm+ tires and fenders AND allow for consistent braking performance for a year+ WITHOUT adjusting the brake pads. This is the biggest failing of the V-brakes and cantilever brakes that are common on this type of bike currently--as the pads wear, the go out of alignment, eventually to the point where they are no longer fully contacting the braking surface of the rim, and could potentially catch in the spokes. Yes, it does happen slowly so it's no problem for the attentive garage mechanic who checks their brakes every few months, or the consumer that takes their bike into the shop religiously. For the majority of people that just want to ride their bike and treat it like their car (i.e., don't worry about it until something isn't working right), allowing their brake pads to wear for a year+ then makes the brakes really ineffective or potentially dangerous, and often more difficult to adjust properly since the pads have worn at an angle. IMHO, this is one of the biggest problems in brake design right now, and hopefully will get some attention as practical bikes with fat tires get more attention. Mechanical disc brakes don't work, since they too go out of adjustment as the pads wear. Hydraulic discs are cool in that they self-adjust for wear, but they (along with mech. discs, but moreso) require a very specific frame/wheel/handlebar (no drop bars, yet) setup to work well. Plus bleeding them when they need it is complex and costly. Cheap disc brakes on cheap frames are the worst. Drum brakes in theory might be a good idea, but they are as rare as hen's teeth in the US. The only ones I see regularly are the hilariously ineffective Shimano Nexus Roller Brake units. Road sidepull caliper brakes are my favorite brakes in terms of their ability to deliver consistent braking performance with minimal adjustment over time, save maybe dialing out the barrel adjuster. BUT, as GP and others are fond of pointing out, they have significant limitations when it comes to tire + fender clearance. Tektro does good in this regard, especially with the R559 series of brakes, but most Tektro brakes pay for their clearance by being flexy. I'd like to see them get some competition, hopefully from Shimano. -I know everyone here likes dyno lights but battery lights have come a long ways recently, and they are still way cheaper/simpler that a dyno light setup. Plus many now feature USB rechargeability so for most commuters the inconvenience of having to charge batteries in minimal. If your night riding is occasional, short, and usually at one end of the day (riding home) then they win in my book. I do think that what many dyno lights have shown, however, is that lights mounted low down, on the fork, are much more effective for seeing than lights mounted on the handlebars, so I'd like to see more commuters have provisions for light mounting on the fork. Consider all of the above, my Quickbeam does pretty well for me as a commuter bike. It has a fixed gear for reliability (plus the control), which also minimizes the amount I use the brakes and reduces the problems from brake pad wear on the cantilever brakes. The mid-fork tabs are awesome for mounting a Gino light mount for my lights. And of course, fat tires, fenders, a rack, and a big saddlebag. I'll post pictures of the setup one of these days. On Saturday, March 2, 2013 6:37:01 AM UTC-8, Patrick Moore wrote: I just saw that thanks to Off the Beaten Path's link to Grant's very good review of the Herse book. The following article, on city bikes and the needless frou frou of many NAHB creations, is also very good as are his
[RBW] Re: Sugino crank question
Never ever happened to me on 4 different bikes. I always use the shortest bottom bracket that will clear the chain stays and carefully set up the low limit on the front derailleur. There is a plastic device that you can attach to your seat tube that keeps the chain from dropping off too. I have used one called the 3rd Eye chainwatcher on MTB's in the past. ~mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] FS:original wooly warm vest with single back pocket
the original wooly warm vest with the single back pocket in excellent condition. no rips, no tear, all buttons are intact. 65 shipped. size XL but fits more like a large. Thanks -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: yellow chris king headset
the headset is 1-1/8 On Friday, March 1, 2013 8:20:16 PM UTC-6, dean899 wrote: hello I have a yellow king headset that has been on the bike for 3yrs but I have changed the color of the bike so I need to sell $75 shipped. its a king so its still smooth and the finish is perfect. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Budget Riv? Still on the horizon?
The one Riv that would probably crack open my wallet is the Sam, and I was in the store looking at it really seriously, but it just doesn't take the tires I'd wan to run, or have the canti brakes I'd want. So, I keep shopping around, see steel bikes w/luggs, flat top bar, expanded frame, laid back geo, canti brakes and fat tire clearance, I end up buying yet another 80's Stumjumper, bolt on some Riv assessories and ride. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: ISO spd-to-clip-and-strap pedal converters
Whoops - wrong link in the cut/paste device http://www.exustar.com/product.php?t1s=24level=2 On Saturday, March 2, 2013 11:08:25 AM UTC-8, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: Wow. I haven't seen those around for a while - try TRI stores, as there was a period when folks were using that type of setup. We had those for sale back in the mid-90's, but I think we sold 1 pair in the whole time I was there. http://www.amazon.com/Exustar-SPD-Clipless-Pedal-Adapter/dp/B004MLDHX0 On Saturday, March 2, 2013 10:07:38 AM UTC-8, Patrick Moore wrote: I am looking for something like these with clips. The Decksters would be a second best alternative. Anyone? I am also at a loss for their proper name, which would aid better Google searching. Thanks. -- - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: ISO spd-to-clip-and-strap pedal converters
and there's this - http://www.qcycle.com/sl02b-look-clipless-pedal-adapter-518 goosearch: clipless pedal adapter On Saturday, March 2, 2013 11:11:11 AM UTC-8, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: Whoops - wrong link in the cut/paste device http://www.exustar.com/product.php?t1s=24level=2 On Saturday, March 2, 2013 11:08:25 AM UTC-8, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: Wow. I haven't seen those around for a while - try TRI stores, as there was a period when folks were using that type of setup. We had those for sale back in the mid-90's, but I think we sold 1 pair in the whole time I was there. http://www.amazon.com/Exustar-SPD-Clipless-Pedal-Adapter/dp/B004MLDHX0 On Saturday, March 2, 2013 10:07:38 AM UTC-8, Patrick Moore wrote: I am looking for something like these with clips. The Decksters would be a second best alternative. Anyone? I am also at a loss for their proper name, which would aid better Google searching. Thanks. -- - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: OT - Family Biking
Thanks, Smitty. Since we currently spend around $60 a month on gas (less longer trips), there isn't a lot of savings to eek out there. This would mostly be expanding to new horizons, both on local outings and on camping trips. The downside to a longtail is we ideally need it to fit on a rear trailer hitch rack and not stick out. That's part of the huge attractiveness of going with a Riv with two kid set up. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, March 2, 2013 9:07:39 AM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: My friend Madi had two kid seats on a regular bikehttp://familyride.us/2011/08/02/new-big-bag-new-small-basket/. She made it work and could cram an impressive amount of stuff on there but she eventually got a Big Dummy (frame + rack + fenders all powder coated pink). 650b would work fine on a free radical... just use disk brakes and the 700c spacers... or improvise your own spacers. Or go 650b front and 26 rear then get different size tires to make the outside diameter match. If yer wife wants to haul kids on a regular basis, she'd be better off getting an actual longtail. It could be sold in several years and she could get a sparkly new BF when the kids are on their own. Or buy the BF with the gas money saved from her riding the longtail everywhere 'cause she loves it so much. my 2 cents. I realize I started this thread, but the Riv-ness of continuing this discussion is questionable, feel free to email me direct if you want to discuss family biking. 54canoe at the mail with a G and dot com --Smitty On Saturday, March 2, 2013 6:45:15 AM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: Ahhh. Excellent point, Pudge. The other possibility we're toying with is if the Betty Foy could do fine with a handlebar carrier and a three-year-old with stoker bars on the back rack. Anyone done this? With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, March 2, 2013 6:39:04 AM UTC-7, Pudge wrote: My recollection is that Colin (in Texas?) on the list did it with a Bleriot. But wouldn't one of the purpose-built longbikes (Big Dummy, Radish) be netter for this? I think the cost would be comparable or maybe even lower, with one of the Xtracycle models. Also, the Betty is 650b and the Free Radical conversion kits work only for 26 and 700c, as I recall -- something to do with rear brake installation, I think. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 2, 2013, at 8:24 AM, Deacon Patrick lamon...@mac.com wrote: After talking it over, we're thinking of getting my wife a Betty Foy and fitting it with an xtracycle Free Radical and family friendly bits. http://www.xtracycle.com/cargo-bicycles/xtracycle-cargo-bicycles/xtracycle-freeradical.html/. That way she has a quality ride (vs. the too small Trek MTB, which we may use in the meantime), and when the munchkins are on their own bikes in 7 or so years, she'll have a Betty Foy for all her riding. Anyone done this with a Riv of any type? All thoughts and advice welcomed (as always). With abandon, Patrick On Friday, March 1, 2013 9:19:27 AM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: This is somewhat OT but the pics are full of stuff from Riv... Aussie Wool, Bosco Bars, Betty Foy, Cork Grips, and more. I wrote a guest post on a friends blog about family biking and going car-free. Thought it might be of interest to some folks on here. Becoming A Biking Familyhttp://paranoidstayathomemom.blogspot.com/2013/02/guest-post-becoming-biking-family.html --Smitty -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-own...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein. This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any
Re: [RBW] Re: OT - Family Biking
Have you considered the Appaloosa? It's not an Xtracycle, but it has a lot of room front and rear for kids. And it's a very fun bike to ride. On Sat, Mar 2, 2013 at 6:45 AM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Ahhh. Excellent point, Pudge. The other possibility we're toying with is if the Betty Foy could do fine with a handlebar carrier and a three-year-old with stoker bars on the back rack. Anyone done this? With abandon, Patrick -- -- Anne Paulson My hovercraft is full of eels -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: OT - Family Biking
Is there such a bike outside of custom made varieties? I don't think the appaloosa is a production bike as of yet or else I would be extending my credit line as we speak, Haha. On Mar 2, 2013 3:06 PM, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote: Have you considered the Appaloosa? It's not an Xtracycle, but it has a lot of room front and rear for kids. And it's a very fun bike to ride. On Sat, Mar 2, 2013 at 6:45 AM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Ahhh. Excellent point, Pudge. The other possibility we're toying with is if the Betty Foy could do fine with a handlebar carrier and a three-year-old with stoker bars on the back rack. Anyone done this? With abandon, Patrick -- -- Anne Paulson My hovercraft is full of eels -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Latest BLUG post (2/28)
-as few gears as the terrain will let you get away with. QB or White ENO with DOS set-up is great -seating position that allows great access to brakes and ability to see, e.g. mustaches, albas, or boscoes -fenders and biggish tires -dyno lighting (I'm with Anne RCW on this one) -capacity for carrying stuff so good braze-on's and saddle loops -not so pretty that you worry constantly that it'll get swiped -clipless/strapless pedals -reflectors/tires with reflective sidewalls -a nice little jingling bell or several -a handlebar bag such as Keven's for really quick access to keys, ID, sunglasses, warmer gloves, etc Liesl It's-March-and-Spring-is-Finally-Around-the-Corner in Minneapolis -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: OT - Family Biking
Both the Appaloosa and the Hunqa are worthy of consideration. Thanks! With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, March 2, 2013 1:13:45 PM UTC-7, Anne Paulson wrote: Grant said he thought it would be a production bike. But that's in the future, I guess. However, as we know from Liesl's experience, you can order a custom Appaloosa right now. I can understand if it's out of your price range, though. But if you consider the difference in cost between a Betty and an Appaloosa over the lifetime of the bike, and your wife would prefer an Appaloosa, well maybe the cost difference isn't significant. On Sat, Mar 2, 2013 at 12:09 PM, Peter Morgano uscpet...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: Is there such a bike outside of custom made varieties? I don't think the appaloosa is a production bike as of yet or else I would be extending my credit line as we speak, Haha. On Mar 2, 2013 3:06 PM, Anne Paulson anne.p...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: Have you considered the Appaloosa? It's not an Xtracycle, but it has a lot of room front and rear for kids. And it's a very fun bike to ride. On Sat, Mar 2, 2013 at 6:45 AM, Deacon Patrick lamon...@mac.comjavascript: wrote: Ahhh. Excellent point, Pudge. The other possibility we're toying with is if the Betty Foy could do fine with a handlebar carrier and a three-year-old with stoker bars on the back rack. Anyone done this? With abandon, Patrick -- -- Anne Paulson My hovercraft is full of eels -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript:. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript:. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- Anne Paulson My hovercraft is full of eels -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Sugino crank question
Mike, you're thinking of chain drop, which can indeed be stopped with careful setup and a chain catcher. This problem is chain suck. The chain falls between the middle and small ring. I first discovered this problem on a hi speed roundabout! Not good, not good. Shims come in 1 2 mm thickness and can usually be gotten from LBS. I think I have used 1he 1 mm in the past, but can't swear by this. I'm headed out now to get me some. In addition to the stupid hidden bolt, the shims make putting this crank together rather frustrating. Michael On Saturday, March 2, 2013 1:09:36 PM UTC-5, Mike Schiller wrote: Never ever happened to me on 4 different bikes. I always use the shortest bottom bracket that will clear the chain stays and carefully set up the low limit on the front derailleur. There is a plastic device that you can attach to your seat tube that keeps the chain from dropping off too. I have used one called the 3rd Eye chainwatcher on MTB's in the past. ~mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: FS: Paul, Bullmoose, Phil Rivy Wheels, Brooks Pro
Hey Marty, I assume the wheels are 700s, what is the spacing on the rear hub? On Saturday, March 2, 2013 9:45:14 AM UTC-6, Marty wrote: A few more items up for grabs: Nitto Bullmoose 150s. Like new. $100 shipped. Free VO Headset-mount bell. Paul Thumbies. Like new. $55 shipped. Phil Rivy/Mavic MA40 (NOS) 40-hole wheelset. 7 speed freewheel. Rich-built. Very few miles. Amazing! $450 shipped. Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 700x50. Unused pair. $90 shipped. Twin-leg kickstand with feet. Like new. $30 shipped. 24 tooth TA chainring. Mounted but not used. $25 shipped. Brooks Team Pro saddle with character! Great looking saddle for a vintage racer. $35 shipped. Bundle offers welcome. I'm close to the bottom of my stash! Pics here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/32306142@N07/sets/72157629094698258/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Latest BLUG post (2/28)
Liesl: did I understand right that you are going to get an Appaloosa-type for your custom? If so, a fixed/ss Appaloosa? I love fixed. I just got back from a very nice 21 mile out and back on the now glass-smooth Rio Grande bike path on the gofast, which was very comfortable, particularly after yet another tweak to the bar (narrow Maes Parallels: I moved the brake hoods up about 1/2 inch: perfect). Very nice day. 60F as I left, sunny, with a light, shifting wind varying from N to W. Just to test things I rode ~19 out of the 21 miles in the hooks: pushing it for my current fitness, but only minor neck discomfort in the last few miles and now, sitting at the computer, no problem -- this with only ~300 miles during Jan and Feb. I generally move around more. And my very sensitive left palm: I continually changed left hand position, but only minor discomfort -- this for a hand that, on anything except drop bars, goes numb after 10 minutes. Ends of hooks resolutely and determinedly horizontal -- that's the secret for my left hand. (The Midge on the Fargo can't be set up this way, so I have to resort to padding.) No gloves. If anyone uses the new, 559X1.5 Grand Bois tires, I'd like to know what the true diameter is. I bet I could fit these on the Riv commuter -- tho' it would obviate fenders. I bet I could get plastics over the Kojaks at 32 mm, but 37 mm: nope. Wondering if I should bother to swap out the 46 on the commuter for a 48 so I can swap the 16 t cog for a 17/20 dingle On Sat, Mar 2, 2013 at 1:18 PM, Liesl li...@smm.org wrote: -as few gears as the terrain will let you get away with. QB or White ENO with DOS set-up is great -seating position that allows great access to brakes and ability to see, e.g. mustaches, albas, or boscoes -fenders and biggish tires -dyno lighting (I'm with Anne RCW on this one) -capacity for carrying stuff so good braze-on's and saddle loops -not so pretty that you worry constantly that it'll get swiped -clipless/strapless pedals -reflectors/tires with reflective sidewalls -a nice little jingling bell or several -a handlebar bag such as Keven's for really quick access to keys, ID, sunglasses, warmer gloves, etc Liesl It's-March-and-Spring-is-Finally-Around-the-Corner in Minneapolis -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: FS: Paul, Bullmoose, Phil Rivy Wheels, Brooks Pro
Thumbies, Ritchey crankset and TA ring are sold. Wheelset and tires remain. Rear spacing is 135. 700c 40 hole rims. By 'em with the tires/tubes and I'll knock it down to $525. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Latest BLUG post (2/28)
Oh, and averaged 17 mph overall, clock running (per Cyclemeter on the iPhone) -- such a sorry boast, but given my age and condition, I am pleased -- and I didn't kill myself. 10 years ago I'd maintain 23 in a lower gear on the same bike path. I stopped and fixed a flat for a tyro on a very strange Trek hybrid: belt drive with full, plastic chaincase, straight '90s mtb bars with bar ends and thumb shifters, V brakes, and -- oddest of all -- Spinergy 4-blade wheels shod with cyclocross tires. fortunately the rear setup allowed easy withdrawal of the tube without removing the wheel. I realized that I forgot to hook up the rear brake after finishing, but I assume his front still worked. So I guess the godlings, minor deities, devas, familiar spirits and guardian angels gave me a bit of a push in reward for my charity. On Sat, Mar 2, 2013 at 2:16 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Liesl: did I understand right that you are going to get an Appaloosa-type for your custom? If so, a fixed/ss Appaloosa? I love fixed. I just got back from a very nice 21 mile out and back on the now glass-smooth Rio Grande bike path on the gofast, which was very comfortable, particularly after yet another tweak to the bar (narrow Maes Parallels: I moved the brake hoods up about 1/2 inch: perfect). Very nice day. 60F as I left, sunny, with a light, shifting wind varying from N to W. Just to test things I rode ~19 out of the 21 miles in the hooks: pushing it for my current fitness, but only minor neck discomfort in the last few miles and now, sitting at the computer, no problem -- this with only ~300 miles during Jan and Feb. I generally move around more. And my very sensitive left palm: I continually changed left hand position, but only minor discomfort -- this for a hand that, on anything except drop bars, goes numb after 10 minutes. Ends of hooks resolutely and determinedly horizontal -- that's the secret for my left hand. (The Midge on the Fargo can't be set up this way, so I have to resort to padding.) No gloves. If anyone uses the new, 559X1.5 Grand Bois tires, I'd like to know what the true diameter is. I bet I could fit these on the Riv commuter -- tho' it would obviate fenders. I bet I could get plastics over the Kojaks at 32 mm, but 37 mm: nope. Wondering if I should bother to swap out the 46 on the commuter for a 48 so I can swap the 16 t cog for a 17/20 dingle On Sat, Mar 2, 2013 at 1:18 PM, Liesl li...@smm.org wrote: -as few gears as the terrain will let you get away with. QB or White ENO with DOS set-up is great -seating position that allows great access to brakes and ability to see, e.g. mustaches, albas, or boscoes -fenders and biggish tires -dyno lighting (I'm with Anne RCW on this one) -capacity for carrying stuff so good braze-on's and saddle loops -not so pretty that you worry constantly that it'll get swiped -clipless/strapless pedals -reflectors/tires with reflective sidewalls -a nice little jingling bell or several -a handlebar bag such as Keven's for really quick access to keys, ID, sunglasses, warmer gloves, etc Liesl It's-March-and-Spring-is-Finally-Around-the-Corner in Minneapolis -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: ISO spd-to-clip-and-strap pedal converters
Well, I use Keos on the gofast and on the (I'm working on it, I'm working on it, OK?) still in process Ram. $35??? What about SPDs? And I really would like the clips 'n' straps ... On Sat, Mar 2, 2013 at 12:12 PM, Cyclofiend Jim cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: and there's this - http://www.qcycle.com/sl02b-look-clipless-pedal-adapter-518 goosearch: clipless pedal adapter On Saturday, March 2, 2013 11:11:11 AM UTC-8, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: Whoops - wrong link in the cut/paste device http://www.exustar.com/product.php?t1s=24level=2 On Saturday, March 2, 2013 11:08:25 AM UTC-8, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: Wow. I haven't seen those around for a while - try TRI stores, as there was a period when folks were using that type of setup. We had those for sale back in the mid-90's, but I think we sold 1 pair in the whole time I was there. http://www.amazon.com/Exustar-SPD-Clipless-Pedal-Adapter/dp/B004MLDHX0 On Saturday, March 2, 2013 10:07:38 AM UTC-8, Patrick Moore wrote: I am looking for something like these with clips. The Decksters would be a second best alternative. Anyone? I am also at a loss for their proper name, which would aid better Google searching. Thanks. -- - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Latest BLUG post (2/28)
My city bike, back when I lived in a city (chicago), was a Jamis Aurora with mustache bars, downtube shifters that were basically frozen since I never shifted, and a battery operated blinky light (planet bike superflash) and a rechargeable headlight which I have since lost. I really rarely used the headlight since my routes were always well lit by street lights but the blinky light stayed on a lot. I had a blackburn rear rack and a front rack with a basket attached. No kickstand but fenders were needed. It served me well and never got stolen. I could have gotten away with a singlespeed bike, easily. If I was going to put together a good city bike now, I would pick a yves gomez with albatross bars, one barend shifter to shift the rear and use a single ring crank up front. Probaby a deore rear derailer shifting whatever cassette I could find in my parts bin. Platform pedals of course with fenders (I honestly prefer aluminum). Dyno powered front wheel that runs a decent light with the same superflash blinky rear light. Nitto mini or mark's rack with a medium Wald basket attached and a sackville shopsack. I would use a tubus or nitto rear rack and get a set of Wald 582 rear folding baskets for the rear. Just throw in a backpack or whatever grocery bag I need to haul. On Saturday, March 2, 2013 8:37:01 AM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: I just saw that thanks to Off the Beaten Path's link to Grant's very good review of the Herse book. The following article, on city bikes and the needless frou frou of many NAHB creations, is also very good as are his ruminations on what makes up a good City Bike. I don't agree with him completely on the City Bike (my credentials, fwtw: I started urban riding at age 12 or so in New and Old Delhi, India where traffic was more urban than any other place else I've seen) but have to admit that his criteria are very arguable [that means: one can make a very good argument for them]. What, per curiosity, are y'all's (that's all y'all's) ideas about the ideal city bike? Mine (this is of course both very personal and depends on one's commuting situation) includes lowish drop bars for our winds (nothing to make one despair as having to ride into a 25 mph headwind for miles and miles) and a fixed gear just 'cause I like it, dynamo lights (serious omission, Grant) and a permanent rack or saddlebag but not both. Fenders, sure, why not, but then here in high desert ABQ we've been having a drought where we get only half to 2/3 of our annual 9 inches. Oh, and tires no less than 28 mm but no fatter than 35, leaning to good rolling rather than puncture resistance (because if you want to be flat free out here, you'll be riding, as I know some to ride, either an old tire stuffed into the outer tire, or else belted tire + thorn proof tube + sealant, and who the hell wants that?) I'd pay good money to have the Reader four or even twice a year. I think I liked it as much as, perhaps even more than, BQ. -- - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Latest BLUG post (2/28)
I think the best city bike is the one that gets the most city people out biking instead of using a car. Different strokes for different folks. http://flic.kr/p/dQi1ay My current favorite is my Bosco'd Miyata with front rack and Compass 26x1.75 tires. With the diamond wrap and bright colors it is my Sweet Bike for the city. I like the bars as it allows me to get low when I want to go fast (along with the nice tires), but I can also sit bolt upright in traffic and take in the stunning views. The big rear bag and front basket make it a versatile errand bike, and the fact that it's an old mountain bike means I care less about theft when I have to make a stop... Brian Seattle, WA On Sat, Mar 2, 2013 at 1:24 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Oh, and averaged 17 mph overall, clock running (per Cyclemeter on the iPhone) -- such a sorry boast, but given my age and condition, I am pleased -- and I didn't kill myself. 10 years ago I'd maintain 23 in a lower gear on the same bike path. I stopped and fixed a flat for a tyro on a very strange Trek hybrid: belt drive with full, plastic chaincase, straight '90s mtb bars with bar ends and thumb shifters, V brakes, and -- oddest of all -- Spinergy 4-blade wheels shod with cyclocross tires. fortunately the rear setup allowed easy withdrawal of the tube without removing the wheel. I realized that I forgot to hook up the rear brake after finishing, but I assume his front still worked. So I guess the godlings, minor deities, devas, familiar spirits and guardian angels gave me a bit of a push in reward for my charity. On Sat, Mar 2, 2013 at 2:16 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Liesl: did I understand right that you are going to get an Appaloosa-type for your custom? If so, a fixed/ss Appaloosa? I love fixed. I just got back from a very nice 21 mile out and back on the now glass-smooth Rio Grande bike path on the gofast, which was very comfortable, particularly after yet another tweak to the bar (narrow Maes Parallels: I moved the brake hoods up about 1/2 inch: perfect). Very nice day. 60F as I left, sunny, with a light, shifting wind varying from N to W. Just to test things I rode ~19 out of the 21 miles in the hooks: pushing it for my current fitness, but only minor neck discomfort in the last few miles and now, sitting at the computer, no problem -- this with only ~300 miles during Jan and Feb. I generally move around more. And my very sensitive left palm: I continually changed left hand position, but only minor discomfort -- this for a hand that, on anything except drop bars, goes numb after 10 minutes. Ends of hooks resolutely and determinedly horizontal -- that's the secret for my left hand. (The Midge on the Fargo can't be set up this way, so I have to resort to padding.) No gloves. If anyone uses the new, 559X1.5 Grand Bois tires, I'd like to know what the true diameter is. I bet I could fit these on the Riv commuter -- tho' it would obviate fenders. I bet I could get plastics over the Kojaks at 32 mm, but 37 mm: nope. Wondering if I should bother to swap out the 46 on the commuter for a 48 so I can swap the 16 t cog for a 17/20 dingle On Sat, Mar 2, 2013 at 1:18 PM, Liesl li...@smm.org wrote: -as few gears as the terrain will let you get away with. QB or White ENO with DOS set-up is great -seating position that allows great access to brakes and ability to see, e.g. mustaches, albas, or boscoes -fenders and biggish tires -dyno lighting (I'm with Anne RCW on this one) -capacity for carrying stuff so good braze-on's and saddle loops -not so pretty that you worry constantly that it'll get swiped -clipless/strapless pedals -reflectors/tires with reflective sidewalls -a nice little jingling bell or several -a handlebar bag such as Keven's for really quick access to keys, ID, sunglasses, warmer gloves, etc Liesl It's-March-and-Spring-is-Finally-Around-the-Corner in Minneapolis -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group.
Re: [RBW] Re: Latest BLUG post (2/28)
On Saturday, March 2, 2013 4:05:21 PM UTC-6, stonehog wrote: I think the best city bike is the one that gets the most city people out biking instead of using a car. Different strokes for different folks. Touché! And Patrick, it's a little off thread-topic, but yes. The Appaloosa for the custom. Variations from the prototype: 26 wheels, canti brakes, room for big tires. Expect a QB type crank up from with no derailler and a 8-speed cassette in the back. liesl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Latest BLUG post (2/28)
I like the fewest gears as possible thought. Along those lines, a Sturmey Archer AW 3 speed hub works wonderfully for me. I have a pretty big cog on the back to really take advantage of the range. They're readily available and basically indestructible (YMMV) from what I've seen. Coaster versions available as well for true simplicity. On Sat, Mar 2, 2013 at 2:53 PM, Liesl li...@smm.org wrote: On Saturday, March 2, 2013 4:05:21 PM UTC-6, stonehog wrote: I think the best city bike is the one that gets the most city people out biking instead of using a car. Different strokes for different folks. Touché! And Patrick, it's a little off thread-topic, but yes. The Appaloosa for the custom. Variations from the prototype: 26 wheels, canti brakes, room for big tires. Expect a QB type crank up from with no derailler and a 8-speed cassette in the back. liesl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it. -*Mark Twain* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: ISO spd-to-clip-and-strap pedal converters
On Sat, Mar 2, 2013 at 1:27 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Well, I use Keos on the gofast and on the (I'm working on it, I'm working on it, OK?) still in process Ram. $35??? If you think that's too expensive, make your own like Phillip did: http://www.biketinker.com/skatedeck-pedals/ You can easily screw clips to them if you want. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: ISO spd-to-clip-and-strap pedal converters
I remember this now; thanks for the reminder. Would still like to find some of the old triathlete converters, but these look easy to make. (And there is a newish bike shop nearby, focused on triathletes -- must check with them.) On Sat, Mar 2, 2013 at 4:25 PM, Jim Mather mather...@gmail.com wrote: On Sat, Mar 2, 2013 at 1:27 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Well, I use Keos on the gofast and on the (I'm working on it, I'm working on it, OK?) still in process Ram. $35??? If you think that's too expensive, make your own like Phillip did: http://www.biketinker.com/skatedeck-pedals/ You can easily screw clips to them if you want. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: FS: Paul, Bullmoose, Phil Rivy Wheels, Brooks Pro
Wheels have been sold. Thanks for all the interest in everything. Hope to have a new build to talk about soon. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Latest BLUG post (2/28)
I disagree with the person who said that maintenance of hydraulic brakes is expensive and/or difficult. I have three bikes that have Avid hydraulic disc brakes, from the cheapest to upper-midrange models. In several years of all-conditions riding and intermittent storage, I've not had to bleed any of them. They are the closest thing to a no-maintenance brake that I've ever used. I have bled hydraulic brakes for others. It only takes a few minutes. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: New AHH on the way!
Sounds Great! On Saturday, March 2, 2013 9:58:14 AM UTC-5, Michael wrote: Congrats!! Let us know how it is. Pics, too! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen lapel pin UPDATE
Thanks! On Saturday, March 2, 2013 9:55:59 AM UTC-5, jinxed wrote: Yours will go out this coming week along with two others that paypalled. Thankfully I had exactly 3 pins left. I dont like to take money without product in hand! I'll drop a line to you three via your PP email addresses when they go out. Should be Monday. On Friday, March 1, 2013 7:42:16 PM UTC-7, Brian Campbell wrote: Great! Will mine be a part of the new run or was there a left-over from a previous order? If you remember, I was the dummy who sent $10 without reading that he thread was 4 years old! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] wtb (if right size) silver salsa crossing guard
I am looking for one of them in good shape. I had one a long while back, sold the bike it was on. Went to look for another one and discovered salsa doesn't make them. If you have one in your shed looking for a home, let me know. thanks, -sv -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Hunq and Hilsen on Ebay
So, how does an AHH fit differently from other Rivs? My 87 PBH/ 5'11 puts me on a 56 cm Sam, per Riv recommendations--but I expect that this 61 cm Homer might be just about right for me. Judging from the chart on the Riv site regarding sizing, a 61 would be right for me on a Homer but not the 62 cm Hunq, by comparison. Just trying to learn--though knowledge could lead to another frame . . . On Saturday, March 2, 2013 6:44:02 PM UTC-5, Mike Schiller wrote: drats! both are too big for me 62 Hunq and 61 Hilsen Can't seem to find a used 59 Hilsen. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Hunqapillar-Frameset-62-cm-custom-color-with-Thomson-seat-post-/190806095965?pt=Mountain_Bikeshash=item2c6cedf85d http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-A-Homer-Hilsen-/251238269825?pt=Road_Bikeshash=item3a7ef7c381 * * * * *~mike* * * -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Budget Riv? Still on the horizon?
On Wednesday, February 20, 2013 11:58:02 AM UTC-5, murphyjrfk wrote: Does any one know if the budget riv is still being considered planned anything? I hope so. And sooner rather than later. With wages steadily declining, and corporate profits steadily increasing, something has got to give. We're all hoping for lower cost Rivs iPhones, for champagne on a beer budget. Man, I'm broke. I got no bread, let me eat cake. Maybe O'bama will ask Grant to fix the economic crisis. Best, Larry -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: East Bay Mixed Terrain Ride 3/3 9:30ish
Tomorrow's ride is still on if your interested. Let me know if you come by earlier I'll make you coffee. -Manny On Thursday, February 28, 2013 4:29:01 PM UTC-8, ted wrote: I haven't been all the way to that gate, there is a rather steep drop I haven't cared to go back up, but I suspect you are right. The approved plan for the park includes the addition of a staging area at the north end and the opening of some additional land. On Feb 27, 9:08 pm, Jim Mather mather...@gmail.com wrote: If one were to go to the northern boundary of Pleasanton Ridge Park, it looks like one could hop a fence and get to Dublin Canyon Rd on what might not be an official trail. That would allow you to continue northwards without sidetracking too much. Of course, one would need to be willing to ride on an unofficial trail. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Hunq and Hilsen on Ebay
The Homer didn't last long! On Sat, Mar 2, 2013 at 3:44 PM, Mike Schiller mikeybi...@rocketmail.comwrote: drats! both are too big for me 62 Hunq and 61 Hilsen Can't seem to find a used 59 Hilsen. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Hunqapillar-Frameset-62-cm-custom-color-with-Thomson-seat-post-/190806095965?pt=Mountain_Bikeshash=item2c6cedf85d http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-A-Homer-Hilsen-/251238269825?pt=Road_Bikeshash=item3a7ef7c381 * * * * *~mike* * * -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it. -*Mark Twain* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: East Bay Mixed Terrain Ride 3/3 9:30ish
Hey Manny, cant make tomorrows ride, I gotsta work. Thanks for including me though. Have fun and ride safe.-Mike On Sat, Mar 2, 2013 at 9:49 PM, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.comwrote: Tomorrow's ride is still on if your interested. Let me know if you come by earlier I'll make you coffee. -Manny On Thursday, February 28, 2013 4:29:01 PM UTC-8, ted wrote: I haven't been all the way to that gate, there is a rather steep drop I haven't cared to go back up, but I suspect you are right. The approved plan for the park includes the addition of a staging area at the north end and the opening of some additional land. On Feb 27, 9:08 pm, Jim Mather mather...@gmail.com wrote: If one were to go to the northern boundary of Pleasanton Ridge Park, it looks like one could hop a fence and get to Dublin Canyon Rd on what might not be an official trail. That would allow you to continue northwards without sidetracking too much. Of course, one would need to be willing to ride on an unofficial trail. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
