[RBW] Re: Bad Boy Sam Hilborne got his albas inverted for a late summer afternoon ride
Looks great, Tom. Intriguing about the hand positions. I have a hard time imagining how you get more hand positions, could you tell me more? With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, September 14, 2013 9:57:29 PM UTC-6, Tom Virgil wrote: It's definitely easier to move from the grips to the hooks and have more hand positions. Proof that it happened: Bad Boyhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/20853610@N05/9754374791/ Hope you are all getting in rides. Tom -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Minimalist Riding Shoes
Your right, Ron, room for toe and forefoot splay is critical. I like to have an extra 1/4-1/2 width (total from both sides) on the sides, as the foot splays that much when running. I'm glad you've found what works for you. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, September 14, 2013 10:23:34 PM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote: on my caged pedals I have to wear shoes with shanks - Chrome - part of that is riding on the ball of my foot. With Grip Kings and the Proterra Sports I'm riding with the pedal centered on my arch. The Proterra Sports are as light as sandals and have all the support I need on my grip kings. I've also ridden 20 miles in the rain without no slip on the pedal. I also wet-wade hill country rivers - miles on rocks hiking and wading. Been through lots of shoes and when I find a system that works for my feet, I order them in spares. When Keen closed out their Hood River wading boots, I ordered two pair from the last place I could find them. I ordered Merrill Kahuna sandals from the UK to get a pair. Foot binding? No, a pair of shoes that fits lets your feet have the same feeling as your hands do when you stretch your fingers as wide as you can. On Saturday, September 14, 2013 9:17:34 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: Merrill also has a line of barefoot shoes (I know, right?!), which have far less to no cushioning or support. My only problem with them is they are last shaped rather than foot shaped. When I started going barefoot, I had flat feet and had needed orthotics since I was 12. My feet strengthened and I now have a clearly defined arch that functions properly as the windlass mechanism it is. My wife and a number of people on the minimalist running group I'm on started out with high arches and found they also greatly strengthened their feet and improved. Turns out most shoes are modern foot binding devices disguised as technology -- that over protect and weaken our feet rendering them incapable of proper function without slowly being exposed to freedom. A marketing/production cycle not unlike that of modern bike tech, much of which simply creates the market for more devices to help us overcome the weaknesses due to the previous ones. But perhaps I'm too jaded and cynical? Sardonic grin. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, September 14, 2013 7:01:15 PM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote: Merrills are very lightweight and with substantial support - (I have high-arch ice-skate feet). Proterras are my choice for Grip King pedals. On Saturday, September 14, 2013 3:40:59 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: Since we're listing minimalist shoe options, here are ones I know of not yet mentioned that may work for you: Merrill Barefoot Altra Vibram FiveFingers Luna Sandals XeroShoes (sandals, actually) Born to Run With abandon, Patrick -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: 14 Sep - DC Area Atlantis Ride
I was hoping to join on my Sam but ended up on baby duty. Another few months and he can ride along! -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] LA Bump Ride.
On 09/14/2013 10:54 PM, hsmitham wrote: Evan I wanted to do an LA Urban ride, so that's what we did. Met Evan @ Pershing Sq then had coffee. Rode through China Town to the LA river trail to Griffith Park. The bump was climbing the back side up Garbage Truck road to the Observatory for some vista's of the LA basin then down into Silver Lake for Lunch and a visit to Golden Saddle Cyclery. The Saddle was great and got a chance to talk with Kyle the owner and chat about his recent S720 to Messenger Flats and area in the Angeles Forest. We then ended our ride in China Town. No hoisting beers together on this one but we have plans for one where brews will be had. A leisurely 30 mile ramble. Pictures are proof: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pedalpusher61/sets/72157635529417626/ ~Hugh -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. Hugh, I was counting bikes and pedestrians yesterday on the LA River bike path around 11 a.m. at Steelhead Park, near the south entrance to the bike path. A pair of cyclists came by, riding bikes that look like your and Evan's bikes, and commented about my Miata tied up nearby, "What do we have here?" From your photos, looks like you just left Chinatown heading north towards Griffith Park. Joe Hogg LA, CA -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: FS NOS 56 STT Sam Hilborne
O.K. $950 and I'll throw in a seat post. On Monday, September 2, 2013 10:14:45 AM UTC-5, Frank Brose wrote: This is new ,never built, orange canti, single top tube Sam Hilborne. F/F/HS and bottom bracket. I was going to swap parts and pieces off my Atlantis and Kogswell and build this up But I've decided to sell this one and others as well. It's time to downsize. A couple of pictures can be found here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/68843829@N03/ Not much to show though. The blemish on the chainstay is the only one on the bike and it would be covered with a chainstay protector. Asking $1050 shipped to your door as long as your door is in the lower 48 CONUSA. Please contact me off list if you're interested. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] LA Bump Ride.
Hi Joe, Yes that's right. Good to meet you, Thanks for volunteering to make Los Angeles a more bike accessible city. ~Hugh Hugh Sunland, Ca On Sun, Sep 15, 2013 at 6:30 AM, Joe Hogg joseph.h...@gmail.com wrote: On 09/14/2013 10:54 PM, hsmitham wrote: Evan I wanted to do an LA Urban ride, so that's what we did. Met Evan @ Pershing Sq then had coffee. Rode through China Town to the LA river trail to Griffith Park. The bump was climbing the back side up Garbage Truck road to the Observatory for some vista's of the LA basin then down into Silver Lake for Lunch and a visit to Golden Saddle Cyclery. The Saddle was great and got a chance to talk with Kyle the owner and chat about his recent S720 to Messenger Flats and area in the Angeles Forest. We then ended our ride in China Town. No hoisting beers together on this one but we have plans for one where brews will be had. A leisurely 30 mile ramble. Pictures are proof: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pedalpusher61/sets/72157635529417626/ ~Hugh -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. Hugh, I was counting bikes and pedestrians yesterday on the LA River bike path around 11 a.m. at Steelhead Park, near the south entrance to the bike path. A pair of cyclists came by, riding bikes that look like your and Evan's bikes, and commented about my Miata tied up nearby, What do we have here? From your photos, looks like you just left Chinatown heading north towards Griffith Park. Joe Hogg LA, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/W_JjfuiJgwA/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, 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. 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: LA Bump Ride.
I love bikes! What a wondrously different experience and scenery than I'll likely ever have on the bike (baring brain healing, the sound of the city would do me in in seconds), but the bike takes us each where we are going. Thanks for sharing the city art and ride. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, September 14, 2013 11:54:06 PM UTC-6, hsmitham wrote: Evan I wanted to do an LA Urban ride, so that's what we did. Met Evan @ Pershing Sq then had coffee. Rode through China Town to the LA river trail to Griffith Park. The bump was climbing the back side up Garbage Truck road to the Observatory for some vista's of the LA basin then down into Silver Lake for Lunch and a visit to Golden Saddle Cyclery. The Saddle was great and got a chance to talk with Kyle the owner and chat about his recent S720 to Messenger Flats and area in the Angeles Forest. We then ended our ride in China Town. No hoisting beers together on this one but we have plans for one where brews will be had. A leisurely 30 mile ramble. Pictures are proof: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pedalpusher61/sets/72157635529417626/ ~Hugh -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: LA Bump Ride.
Thanks Deacon...not that I want to experience the city environs often but you work with what you have. I find the city has much to offer but of course I'd choose 9 times out of 10 to spend time in locals such as yours. IMHO the bicycle is a magical way to transport one self through all sorts of surroundings. ~Hugh Hugh Sunland, Ca On Sun, Sep 15, 2013 at 9:51 AM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: I love bikes! What a wondrously different experience and scenery than I'll likely ever have on the bike (baring brain healing, the sound of the city would do me in in seconds), but the bike takes us each where we are going. Thanks for sharing the city art and ride. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, September 14, 2013 11:54:06 PM UTC-6, hsmitham wrote: Evan I wanted to do an LA Urban ride, so that's what we did. Met Evan @ Pershing Sq then had coffee. Rode through China Town to the LA river trail to Griffith Park. The bump was climbing the back side up Garbage Truck road to the Observatory for some vista's of the LA basin then down into Silver Lake for Lunch and a visit to Golden Saddle Cyclery. The Saddle was great and got a chance to talk with Kyle the owner and chat about his recent S720 to Messenger Flats and area in the Angeles Forest. We then ended our ride in China Town. No hoisting beers together on this one but we have plans for one where brews will be had. A leisurely 30 mile ramble. Pictures are proof: http://www.flickr.com/photos/**pedalpusher61/sets/** 72157635529417626/http://www.flickr.com/photos/pedalpusher61/sets/72157635529417626/ ~Hugh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/W_JjfuiJgwA/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, 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. 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: LA Bump Ride.
Pre brain injury I was never much of a city person, though I went to university in Denver, but I always loved visiting them. I can't say I miss it, but seeing the various pictures here reminds we what isn't an option. It's great to experience it vicariously, be it LA, Portland, Seattle, or DC. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, September 15, 2013 11:22:41 AM UTC-6, hsmitham wrote: Thanks Deacon...not that I want to experience the city environs often but you work with what you have. I find the city has much to offer but of course I'd choose 9 times out of 10 to spend time in locals such as yours. IMHO the bicycle is a magical way to transport one self through all sorts of surroundings. ~Hugh Hugh Sunland, Ca On Sun, Sep 15, 2013 at 9:51 AM, Deacon Patrick lamon...@mac.comjavascript: wrote: I love bikes! What a wondrously different experience and scenery than I'll likely ever have on the bike (baring brain healing, the sound of the city would do me in in seconds), but the bike takes us each where we are going. Thanks for sharing the city art and ride. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, September 14, 2013 11:54:06 PM UTC-6, hsmitham wrote: Evan I wanted to do an LA Urban ride, so that's what we did. Met Evan @ Pershing Sq then had coffee. Rode through China Town to the LA river trail to Griffith Park. The bump was climbing the back side up Garbage Truck road to the Observatory for some vista's of the LA basin then down into Silver Lake for Lunch and a visit to Golden Saddle Cyclery. The Saddle was great and got a chance to talk with Kyle the owner and chat about his recent S720 to Messenger Flats and area in the Angeles Forest. We then ended our ride in China Town. No hoisting beers together on this one but we have plans for one where brews will be had. A leisurely 30 mile ramble. Pictures are proof: http://www.flickr.com/photos/**pedalpusher61/sets/* *72157635529417626/http://www.flickr.com/photos/pedalpusher61/sets/72157635529417626/ ~Hugh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/W_JjfuiJgwA/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, 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. 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Low Normal Derailers
I have a low normal RD on my LHT used with friction downtube Simplex shifters and 8speed cassette. I have said here before that the 8 speed shifting is too easy, and I will likely replace it with 9speed when I wear out this chain. I do like it on a touring bike; if the cable ever broke it would rest in the large cog for easy (yet slow) 3speed pedaling to the next bike shop. I agree it takes a minor mental shift (pun intended) to get the shift I want, but its no real mental effort. Its my only bike with friction shifting so its the 'normal' now. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: LA Bump Ride.
Good day for a ride and not quite as hot as the desert. my camera battery was lost early in the ride (not so interesting story), so all the picture taking was done by Hugh. After seeing Hugh off in China town, I rode to Union Station - a few trains were cancelled so I rode around for a few more hours, visiting some old stomping grounds. Felt an inspiration to photograph stuff, my only means was lousy iPhone camera ... Deacon that's cool that you had that vicarious sense of adventure, I think that is at the escense of why we take pictures. It is nice to look at your camp photos. it makes California feel very dry right now. -EvanS canyon country -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: LA Bump Ride.
And now there's one more reason to go riding around downtown LA (at least on the weekend): http://stumptowncoffee.com/location/los-angeles/ Take that, PDX! :-) BTW, don't forget CicLAvia is coming up on 10/6: http://www.ciclavia.org/events/683/heart-of-la/693/about They are up to three a year now... hold onto your hats as a monthly event is just around the corner!!! On 9/15/13, Evan Spacht evan.spa...@gmail.com wrote: Good day for a ride and not quite as hot as the desert. my camera battery was lost early in the ride (not so interesting story), so all the picture taking was done by Hugh. After seeing Hugh off in China town, I rode to Union Station - a few trains were cancelled so I rode around for a few more hours, visiting some old stomping grounds. Felt an inspiration to photograph stuff, my only means was lousy iPhone camera ... Deacon that's cool that you had that vicarious sense of adventure, I think that is at the escense of why we take pictures. It is nice to look at your camp photos. it makes California feel very dry right now. -EvanS canyon country -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Low Normal Derailers
I used one with Silver bar-end shifters and never quite overcame the ingrained memory from using Suntour Bar-coms but it did shift crisply. I tried one on a bike with down-tube shifters and changed back to a high-normal RD after one ride as I couldn't do my normal one-handed double-shift at all. I do still have a long and a short-cage version of each in my parts box for a future project! -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: LA Bump Ride.
thanks David... found this cool filter contraption for bike camping. http://buy.stumptowncoffee.com/snow-peak-coffee-drip.html ~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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Fwd: 9-15-13 - a set on Flickr
I didn't take many photos today, but here are a few that came out: http://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/sets/72157635544157105/ --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org Blog: http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com Twitter: @campyonlyguy -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: LA Bump Ride.
David: stumptown is my favorite. will it be open for 10/6? Mike: thanks for sharing that contraption with me. I have a collapsable plastic one. sort of wonder if there is some weight savings. Anyhow, it's a way classier and possibly more compact mechanism. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] SF Randonneurs Fall Populaire Report/Photos
Capped off a fine birthday week by joining about a 100 new and old randonneurs on the 2013 SF Randonneurs Fall Populaire. Starting in San Fransisco's Crissy Field, we headed north over the Golden Gate Bridge, hopped over a hill or two and looped out around China Camp Village before heading westward (back into a mild headwind and increasing fog) to the most distant control at Nicasio. Then headed back through the San Geronimo Valley to Fairfax and the obscure but direct route back to San Francisco. Course was about 70 miles, punctuated by appropriate stops for controls and caloric intake. Had spent a too-long chunk of Friday running down some technical anomalies on the Quickbeam. The chain was too worn to trust for the course and after removing it, I realized what a thought was a bent guard ring proved to be a more ingrained issue. I'm still not completely sure of the cause, but the whole arm/spider has a bit of a wobble to it. The working theory had been a bent BB spindle, found that the same arm wiggled no matter which bicycle it was mounted on (had stripped off the cranks from the waiting-for-Brooks-to-finally-call-me-back-so-I-can-deal-with-the-broken-rails Hilsen, assuming I'd be swapping the BB over). Cursed and pondered and decided to clean up the Hilsen and swap over the saddle from the QB. And the Hilsen ended up in a nicely stripped down mode - with the recently cleaned and rewaxed Baggins Banana Bag attached, it would hold my ritual two-tubes-two-patch-kits offering for any brevet ride, as well as appropriate gear for a mild, mid-September ride. So, all that remained was getting up, getting the dogs walked and fed, and hightailing it into the city for the ride. Which pretty much is where I started - sipping strong coffee from a thermos cup as riders gathered in the fog on the generally unpopulated East Beach at Crissy Field. I'd arrived past some significant parking infrastructure - mobile gates and grates and cones and hi-viz folks with flags and flashlights. No, the Populaire does not typically generate that much traffic, but they've been racing these sail-driven projectiles within yards of the shore over the past couple weeks, and in another few hours, parking would become absolutely nonexistent. Signed in and got my card. Realized I had absoutely nothing to write with - DOH! - so I would be relying on the kindness of others to supply a pen at the Nicasio Info Control. After returning the coffee rental, I saw that a larger pack had amassed, and RBA (Regional Brevet Administrator) Rob Hawks welcomed the new riders (about half the group) and led us in our pledge not to do anything stupid before sending us out on the course. Just about that time, I darned near stepped on ride buddy JimG (yojimg.net) and we greeted one another warmly. He was anticpating the inaugural ride on his Box Dog Bikes Pelican. Of course, we immediately got separated as everyone picked up their bikes and wove their way to the road. I had decided to under-do things for the first bits, as I wasn't sure how I'd feel. For some reason, the switch from fixed-gear (the Quickbeam) to a many-geared-coastable setup can mean a very clunky first ride, as I overdo it in the big gears and feel a loss of momentum when climbing. And I also realized it was probably my longest ride of the year so far. At least I'd managed a couple of 50+ rides on the QB, even though some of the steeper climbs were prone to cussing and stopping. Rolled up to the bridge with a variety of SF Jerseyed folks and well-appointed rigs. Counted at least 3 or 4 Hilsens without even looking for them. Coughed and woke up and worked my way over the span and down into Sausalito with a minimum of extra effort. Seemed to just make every yellow light on Bridgeway, which put me alone along the Mill Valley Bike Path to the base of the first hill. But as the light turned green JimG and a gang of folks joined me. The Camino Alto hill kind of worked out the kinks, and I found some comfort climbing seated, which is not generally an option afforded by riding fixed. Then buzzed down the descent while thanking the density of my bones. Caught up to the JimG group and promptly lost them on the climb to San Rafael, but by then I was feeling pretty good on the bike, almost like someone had flipped a switch. As we headed around China Camp to the first control, I managed to tack onto a triplet-led (y'know, like a tandem but built for three) train and boogied along happily. Fell back in with JimG and we found a mutually compatible pace, so we rolled to the first control, had RBA Rob sign/timestamp our cards and headed onward. As we pressed slightly uphill and upwind in Lucas Valley, JimG admitted he hadn't eaten anything for a while (turned out to be dinner or breakfast, so... yeah.) We deli-stopped and stretched out, chatted with a rider (whose name I forgot) on a custom ~75 cm
[RBW] Re: Bad Boy Sam Hilborne got his albas inverted for a late summer afternoon ride
Hope you like the new set up Tom. I enjoyed the same setup all summer on my 650B trek a but just disassembled it to go to noodles. It's a great looking cockpit IMO. Tony -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: LA Bump Ride.
Open seven days a week, so imagine they'll be doing some brisk business on the 6th, although off the designated route a bit. http://www.latimes.com/food/dailydish/la-dd-stumptown-coffee-opens-in-downtown-los-angeles-20130909,0,180015.story On 9/15/13, Evan Spacht evan.spa...@gmail.com wrote: David: stumptown is my favorite. will it be open for 10/6? Mike: thanks for sharing that contraption with me. I have a collapsable plastic one. sort of wonder if there is some weight savings. Anyhow, it's a way classier and possibly more compact mechanism. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: LA Bump Ride.
Oh yeah, Stumptown has the best coffee I've ever tasted! And that was their regular cup o' joe, not even the extra-fancy stuff. On 9/15/13, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Open seven days a week, so imagine they'll be doing some brisk business on the 6th, although off the designated route a bit. http://www.latimes.com/food/dailydish/la-dd-stumptown-coffee-opens-in-downtown-los-angeles-20130909,0,180015.story On 9/15/13, Evan Spacht evan.spa...@gmail.com wrote: David: stumptown is my favorite. will it be open for 10/6? Mike: thanks for sharing that contraption with me. I have a collapsable plastic one. sort of wonder if there is some weight savings. Anyhow, it's a way classier and possibly more compact mechanism. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal -- Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] SF Randonneurs Fall Populaire Report/Photos
And another grand day out! That SFR club really has their act together, looks like another great event! On 9/15/13, Cyclofiend Jim cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: Capped off a fine birthday week by joining about a 100 new and old randonneurs on the 2013 SF Randonneurs Fall Populaire. Starting in San Fransisco's Crissy Field, we headed north over the Golden Gate Bridge, hopped over a hill or two and looped out around China Camp Village before heading westward (back into a mild headwind and increasing fog) to the most distant control at Nicasio. Then headed back through the San Geronimo Valley to Fairfax and the obscure but direct route back to San Francisco. Course was about 70 miles, punctuated by appropriate stops for controls and caloric intake. Had spent a too-long chunk of Friday running down some technical anomalies on the Quickbeam. The chain was too worn to trust for the course and after removing it, I realized what a thought was a bent guard ring proved to be a more ingrained issue. I'm still not completely sure of the cause, but the whole arm/spider has a bit of a wobble to it. The working theory had been a bent BB spindle, found that the same arm wiggled no matter which bicycle it was mounted on (had stripped off the cranks from the waiting-for-Brooks-to-finally-call-me-back-so-I-can-deal-with-the-broken-rails Hilsen, assuming I'd be swapping the BB over). Cursed and pondered and decided to clean up the Hilsen and swap over the saddle from the QB. And the Hilsen ended up in a nicely stripped down mode - with the recently cleaned and rewaxed Baggins Banana Bag attached, it would hold my ritual two-tubes-two-patch-kits offering for any brevet ride, as well as appropriate gear for a mild, mid-September ride. So, all that remained was getting up, getting the dogs walked and fed, and hightailing it into the city for the ride. Which pretty much is where I started - sipping strong coffee from a thermos cup as riders gathered in the fog on the generally unpopulated East Beach at Crissy Field. I'd arrived past some significant parking infrastructure - mobile gates and grates and cones and hi-viz folks with flags and flashlights. No, the Populaire does not typically generate that much traffic, but they've been racing these sail-driven projectiles within yards of the shore over the past couple weeks, and in another few hours, parking would become absolutely nonexistent. Signed in and got my card. Realized I had absoutely nothing to write with - DOH! - so I would be relying on the kindness of others to supply a pen at the Nicasio Info Control. After returning the coffee rental, I saw that a larger pack had amassed, and RBA (Regional Brevet Administrator) Rob Hawks welcomed the new riders (about half the group) and led us in our pledge not to do anything stupid before sending us out on the course. Just about that time, I darned near stepped on ride buddy JimG (yojimg.net) and we greeted one another warmly. He was anticpating the inaugural ride on his Box Dog Bikes Pelican. Of course, we immediately got separated as everyone picked up their bikes and wove their way to the road. I had decided to under-do things for the first bits, as I wasn't sure how I'd feel. For some reason, the switch from fixed-gear (the Quickbeam) to a many-geared-coastable setup can mean a very clunky first ride, as I overdo it in the big gears and feel a loss of momentum when climbing. And I also realized it was probably my longest ride of the year so far. At least I'd managed a couple of 50+ rides on the QB, even though some of the steeper climbs were prone to cussing and stopping. Rolled up to the bridge with a variety of SF Jerseyed folks and well-appointed rigs. Counted at least 3 or 4 Hilsens without even looking for them. Coughed and woke up and worked my way over the span and down into Sausalito with a minimum of extra effort. Seemed to just make every yellow light on Bridgeway, which put me alone along the Mill Valley Bike Path to the base of the first hill. But as the light turned green JimG and a gang of folks joined me. The Camino Alto hill kind of worked out the kinks, and I found some comfort climbing seated, which is not generally an option afforded by riding fixed. Then buzzed down the descent while thanking the density of my bones. Caught up to the JimG group and promptly lost them on the climb to San Rafael, but by then I was feeling pretty good on the bike, almost like someone had flipped a switch. As we headed around China Camp to the first control, I managed to tack onto a triplet-led (y'know, like a tandem but built for three) train and boogied along happily. Fell back in with JimG and we found a mutually compatible pace, so we rolled to the first control, had RBA Rob sign/timestamp our cards and headed onward. As we pressed slightly uphill and upwind in Lucas Valley, JimG admitted he hadn't eaten
[RBW] Re: 9-15-13 - a set on Flickr
Hummm you're making me think about a pure BW session. Thanks for the share...keep em coming. ~Hugh On Sunday, September 15, 2013 1:00:14 PM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote: I didn't take many photos today, but here are a few that came out: http://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/sets/72157635544157105/ --Eric campyo...@me.com javascript: www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org Blog: http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com Twitter: @campyonlyguy -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Hard ass saddle
This is the 30K mile Flite from which I removed original and very tattered cover, and the padding came off with it. I covered the plastic base with nice, nickel-thick leather. A few more miles on the skin-covered nylon base. I was telling myself when I started out this afternoon that, I would not want to ride this on a century -- it's definitely harder than with the ~5 mm of padding that came on it originally, but -- interesting -- while it can intrude on the sit bones, the shape is just right, unlike, say, the original Turbo and, oddly enough, a couple of Flites I've owned, which seem too rounded and therefore intrusive. This has the perfect flat rearmost part. I had to squirm a bit to get the sit bones comfortable -- and this may be due to the baggy nylon boxers and khaki shorts I was wearing and our present high humidity -- but afterward the saddle seemed to disappear. Odd: I rode in the aforementioned khaki shorts and a Hawaiian shirt, but among all the riders out on this our first sunny day after a week of heavy rain, the only others wearing street clothes were those on squeaking WalMart pseudo mountain bikes. Everyone else, even casual riders on flat-bar'd hybrids, are wearing lycra shorts and tops. (I must say that I did wish for a trimmer-fitting top, as I rode into a headwind with the size L shirt flapping around me. But I'll trade comfort for aero any day, at least for this sort of 10 out and 10 back ride.) Just two 10 mile segments (on the Riv to a party this afternoon). More testing to come. -- *RESUMES THAT GET YOU NOTICED!* Certified Resume Writer http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Albuquerque, NM -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Hard ass saddle
You likely already know about these guys, I've not needed them, though I surely could have in the past ! Saddle restoration . So yes plastic based saddles can last not forever ... but a mighty long time :) http://www.recoveredsaddle.com/ -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Hard ass saddle
Garth -- In fact, I did not know about them -- thanks for the reference. I'll ride my home-covered job for a while, though, before I decide whether to pass it on to a professional. Segway: I was fortunate to receive a number of rough cut shoe inserts from Tony Colgrave, in Britain, who re-covers Brooks saddles with leather that is considerably better even than the original. Some years ago I had blathered onlist about liking boat shoes for cycling except that they weren't stiff enough. He sent me some rough cut blanks cut from leftover saddle covers and I have to say that this leather is remarkably thick, solid, yet pliable -- it is the thickness that protects the foot, not the stiffness alone. On Sun, Sep 15, 2013 at 4:45 PM, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote: You likely already know about these guys, I've not needed them, though I surely could have in the past ! Saddle restoration . So yes plastic based saddles can last not forever ... but a mighty long time :) http://www.recoveredsaddle.com/ -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- *RESUMES THAT GET YOU NOTICED!* Certified Resume Writer http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Albuquerque, NM -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Exiwolfs have been claimed (payment pending).
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[RBW] FS: RIv Rambouillet, 60cm, F/F/HS
Hi Folks, I need to sell my 2001 Rivendell Rambouillet frame, fork, and original Tange headset. Orange paint, fancy lugs, size 60cm. Condition is very good for a frame of this vintage. There is no rust or dents, but the typical number of minor paint chips and scratches. Photos can be seen at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/55639583@N04/sets/72157635540851884/ I'm asking $1,000 plus actual shipping costs. I believe this frame is one of those early versions with the high rear brake bridge. Although I used a set of Suntour Superbe long-reach brakes without problems, I did need to file the slot a bit on a pair of Tektro R538 (Big Mouth) brakes. I can include this Tektro brake set with this frame (great brakes!) for an additional $50, in excellent, near new condition. Contact me with any questions, additional photos, etc. Mike Gillespie -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: 14 Sep - DC Area Atlantis Ride
Thank you, Tony, for organizing the ride. Clever to bring Atlanti to the Navy Marine memorial. Nice to match faces with names too. Nice group ride. Ken On Sunday, September 8, 2013 8:45:05 AM UTC-4, Tony DeFilippo wrote: We talked about it a couple weeks ago, hopefully it still works for a casual meet up and ride! Here is what I'm thinking but I'm open to suggestions, Date: Saturday, 14 Sep Time: 0900 meet up Place: Navy-Merchant Marine Memorial ( http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navy_%E2%80%93_Merchant_Marine_Memorial) Route: 'Arlington Loop, clockwise' (Google map to come tonight, but basically it's the MV-4 mile run-WOD-Custis-MV) Long range weather: 72 deg, partly cloudy Maybe we grab lunch and some college football afterwards! Oh and it's not an Atlantis exclusive event... That was just the start of the discussion as I was looking for a smaller Atlantis to try out. Let me know if you want suggestions for car parking or directions to the memorial. Hope to see you Saturday! Tony -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: 9-15-13 - a set on Flickr
It's BW day: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/9762569655/ !!! On 9/15/13, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Hummm you're making me think about a pure BW session. Thanks for the share...keep em coming. ~Hugh On Sunday, September 15, 2013 1:00:14 PM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote: I didn't take many photos today, but here are a few that came out: http://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/sets/72157635544157105/ --Eric campyo...@me.com javascript: www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org Blog: http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com Twitter: @campyonlyguy -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Now taking a poll for the month of September SoCal Riv Ride Santa Monica
Hey SoCal Rivsters, Figured I'd update the poll and firm up the ride specifics. The poll is done and the winner is the 28th. Here is the ride thanks to Cyclotourist: http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Santa-Monica-Dirt-Mulolland-ride# As far as a place to eat I submit this casual establishment it would be a back track of 1.5 miles but the total ride is a mere 27 odd miles so I don't see a down side. http://reelinnmalibu.com/menu.php Parking will be a challenge so I suggest we get there early, I think this lot will serve us well. Can we meet at 8:30 am? Or shall we chance it and keep the meet up @ 9 am. Lot 10 North 445 E Pacific Coast Hwy. Santa Monica, Ca 162 spaces The information from Santa Monica City is confusing I found this PDF with locations and cost whether it's up to date is a guess but from this it appears that the cost is $7 for the day which you pay at a kiosk. http://theartofsexualintimacy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Parking_Brochure.pdf The Address above originally if searched showed you a location South of Santa Monica?? So I think that's about that. Looking forward to the 28th. ~Hugh On Thu, Sep 12, 2013 at 10:19 PM, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote: I participated... And hope to participate! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/Nc6J8nS8J5c/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, 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. 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: SF Randonneurs Fall Populaire Report/Photos
Mr. Cyclofiend, Well done ride report! Just the breakfast burrito makes me wish I was on that ride...and yes the SFR does seem to have it together. ~Hugh On Sunday, September 15, 2013 1:38:34 PM UTC-7, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: Capped off a fine birthday week by joining about a 100 new and old randonneurs on the 2013 SF Randonneurs Fall Populaire. Starting in San Fransisco's Crissy Field, we headed north over the Golden Gate Bridge, hopped over a hill or two and looped out around China Camp Village before heading westward (back into a mild headwind and increasing fog) to the most distant control at Nicasio. Then headed back through the San Geronimo Valley to Fairfax and the obscure but direct route back to San Francisco. Course was about 70 miles, punctuated by appropriate stops for controls and caloric intake. Had spent a too-long chunk of Friday running down some technical anomalies on the Quickbeam. The chain was too worn to trust for the course and after removing it, I realized what a thought was a bent guard ring proved to be a more ingrained issue. I'm still not completely sure of the cause, but the whole arm/spider has a bit of a wobble to it. The working theory had been a bent BB spindle, found that the same arm wiggled no matter which bicycle it was mounted on (had stripped off the cranks from the waiting-for-Brooks-to-finally-call-me-back-so-I-can-deal-with-the-broken-rails Hilsen, assuming I'd be swapping the BB over). Cursed and pondered and decided to clean up the Hilsen and swap over the saddle from the QB. And the Hilsen ended up in a nicely stripped down mode - with the recently cleaned and rewaxed Baggins Banana Bag attached, it would hold my ritual two-tubes-two-patch-kits offering for any brevet ride, as well as appropriate gear for a mild, mid-September ride. So, all that remained was getting up, getting the dogs walked and fed, and hightailing it into the city for the ride. Which pretty much is where I started - sipping strong coffee from a thermos cup as riders gathered in the fog on the generally unpopulated East Beach at Crissy Field. I'd arrived past some significant parking infrastructure - mobile gates and grates and cones and hi-viz folks with flags and flashlights. No, the Populaire does not typically generate that much traffic, but they've been racing these sail-driven projectiles within yards of the shore over the past couple weeks, and in another few hours, parking would become absolutely nonexistent. Signed in and got my card. Realized I had absoutely nothing to write with - DOH! - so I would be relying on the kindness of others to supply a pen at the Nicasio Info Control. After returning the coffee rental, I saw that a larger pack had amassed, and RBA (Regional Brevet Administrator) Rob Hawks welcomed the new riders (about half the group) and led us in our pledge not to do anything stupid before sending us out on the course. Just about that time, I darned near stepped on ride buddy JimG (yojimg.net) and we greeted one another warmly. He was anticpating the inaugural ride on his Box Dog Bikes Pelican. Of course, we immediately got separated as everyone picked up their bikes and wove their way to the road. I had decided to under-do things for the first bits, as I wasn't sure how I'd feel. For some reason, the switch from fixed-gear (the Quickbeam) to a many-geared-coastable setup can mean a very clunky first ride, as I overdo it in the big gears and feel a loss of momentum when climbing. And I also realized it was probably my longest ride of the year so far. At least I'd managed a couple of 50+ rides on the QB, even though some of the steeper climbs were prone to cussing and stopping. Rolled up to the bridge with a variety of SF Jerseyed folks and well-appointed rigs. Counted at least 3 or 4 Hilsens without even looking for them. Coughed and woke up and worked my way over the span and down into Sausalito with a minimum of extra effort. Seemed to just make every yellow light on Bridgeway, which put me alone along the Mill Valley Bike Path to the base of the first hill. But as the light turned green JimG and a gang of folks joined me. The Camino Alto hill kind of worked out the kinks, and I found some comfort climbing seated, which is not generally an option afforded by riding fixed. Then buzzed down the descent while thanking the density of my bones. Caught up to the JimG group and promptly lost them on the climb to San Rafael, but by then I was feeling pretty good on the bike, almost like someone had flipped a switch. As we headed around China Camp to the first control, I managed to tack onto a triplet-led (y'know, like a tandem but built for three) train and boogied along happily. Fell back in with JimG and we found a mutually compatible pace, so we rolled to the first control, had RBA Rob
[RBW] Re: SF Randonneurs Fall Populaire Report/Photos
Classy. Totally sorry that I missed out on this ride. Looks like a grand old time! I'm hoping, if the riding does well, to make it for the Marin Mountains 200k. On Sunday, September 15, 2013 6:46:20 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: Mr. Cyclofiend, Well done ride report! Just the breakfast burrito makes me wish I was on that ride...and yes the SFR does seem to have it together. ~Hugh On Sunday, September 15, 2013 1:38:34 PM UTC-7, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: Capped off a fine birthday week by joining about a 100 new and old randonneurs on the 2013 SF Randonneurs Fall Populaire. Starting in San Fransisco's Crissy Field, we headed north over the Golden Gate Bridge, hopped over a hill or two and looped out around China Camp Village before heading westward (back into a mild headwind and increasing fog) to the most distant control at Nicasio. Then headed back through the San Geronimo Valley to Fairfax and the obscure but direct route back to San Francisco. Course was about 70 miles, punctuated by appropriate stops for controls and caloric intake. Had spent a too-long chunk of Friday running down some technical anomalies on the Quickbeam. The chain was too worn to trust for the course and after removing it, I realized what a thought was a bent guard ring proved to be a more ingrained issue. I'm still not completely sure of the cause, but the whole arm/spider has a bit of a wobble to it. The working theory had been a bent BB spindle, found that the same arm wiggled no matter which bicycle it was mounted on (had stripped off the cranks from the waiting-for-Brooks-to-finally-call-me-back-so-I-can-deal-with-the-broken-rails Hilsen, assuming I'd be swapping the BB over). Cursed and pondered and decided to clean up the Hilsen and swap over the saddle from the QB. And the Hilsen ended up in a nicely stripped down mode - with the recently cleaned and rewaxed Baggins Banana Bag attached, it would hold my ritual two-tubes-two-patch-kits offering for any brevet ride, as well as appropriate gear for a mild, mid-September ride. So, all that remained was getting up, getting the dogs walked and fed, and hightailing it into the city for the ride. Which pretty much is where I started - sipping strong coffee from a thermos cup as riders gathered in the fog on the generally unpopulated East Beach at Crissy Field. I'd arrived past some significant parking infrastructure - mobile gates and grates and cones and hi-viz folks with flags and flashlights. No, the Populaire does not typically generate that much traffic, but they've been racing these sail-driven projectiles within yards of the shore over the past couple weeks, and in another few hours, parking would become absolutely nonexistent. Signed in and got my card. Realized I had absoutely nothing to write with - DOH! - so I would be relying on the kindness of others to supply a pen at the Nicasio Info Control. After returning the coffee rental, I saw that a larger pack had amassed, and RBA (Regional Brevet Administrator) Rob Hawks welcomed the new riders (about half the group) and led us in our pledge not to do anything stupid before sending us out on the course. Just about that time, I darned near stepped on ride buddy JimG ( yojimg.net) and we greeted one another warmly. He was anticpating the inaugural ride on his Box Dog Bikes Pelican. Of course, we immediately got separated as everyone picked up their bikes and wove their way to the road. I had decided to under-do things for the first bits, as I wasn't sure how I'd feel. For some reason, the switch from fixed-gear (the Quickbeam) to a many-geared-coastable setup can mean a very clunky first ride, as I overdo it in the big gears and feel a loss of momentum when climbing. And I also realized it was probably my longest ride of the year so far. At least I'd managed a couple of 50+ rides on the QB, even though some of the steeper climbs were prone to cussing and stopping. Rolled up to the bridge with a variety of SF Jerseyed folks and well-appointed rigs. Counted at least 3 or 4 Hilsens without even looking for them. Coughed and woke up and worked my way over the span and down into Sausalito with a minimum of extra effort. Seemed to just make every yellow light on Bridgeway, which put me alone along the Mill Valley Bike Path to the base of the first hill. But as the light turned green JimG and a gang of folks joined me. The Camino Alto hill kind of worked out the kinks, and I found some comfort climbing seated, which is not generally an option afforded by riding fixed. Then buzzed down the descent while thanking the density of my bones. Caught up to the JimG group and promptly lost them on the climb to San Rafael, but by then I was feeling pretty good on the bike, almost like someone had flipped a switch. As we headed around China Camp to the first control, I
Re: [RBW] Re: Now taking a poll for the month of September SoCal Riv Ride Santa Monica
Hey Fellows, Let me know if you'd rather do street parking or the lot as I scoped out. David is submitting this as a choice: pete's on Montana 14th as a staging area. Street parking w/in a couple blocks, bike friendly spot. http://goo.gl/maps/ylZKW Don't know what the parking situation would be like time limits and or Neighborhood permits?? Also the Restaurant idea is just a suggestion totally open to input. Here's David's input: Border Grill which is a fave. http://www.yelp.com/biz/border-grill-santa-monica#query:Best%20Mexican%20Restaurant ~Hugh On Sun, Sep 15, 2013 at 6:39 PM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Hey SoCal Rivsters, Figured I'd update the poll and firm up the ride specifics. The poll is done and the winner is the 28th. Here is the ride thanks to Cyclotourist: http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Santa-Monica-Dirt-Mulolland-ride# As far as a place to eat I submit this casual establishment it would be a back track of 1.5 miles but the total ride is a mere 27 odd miles so I don't see a down side. http://reelinnmalibu.com/menu.php Parking will be a challenge so I suggest we get there early, I think this lot will serve us well. Can we meet at 8:30 am? Or shall we chance it and keep the meet up @ 9 am. Lot 10 North 445 E Pacific Coast Hwy. Santa Monica, Ca 162 spaces The information from Santa Monica City is confusing I found this PDF with locations and cost whether it's up to date is a guess but from this it appears that the cost is $7 for the day which you pay at a kiosk. http://theartofsexualintimacy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Parking_Brochure.pdf The Address above originally if searched showed you a location South of Santa Monica?? So I think that's about that. Looking forward to the 28th. ~Hugh On Thu, Sep 12, 2013 at 10:19 PM, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote: I participated... And hope to participate! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/Nc6J8nS8J5c/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, 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. 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Now taking a poll for the month of September SoCal Riv Ride Santa Monica
What say the locals to parking situation on a Saturday morning? Is there enough street parking inland to accommodate us, or should we settle on a city lot on the west side? That may be more central to post-ride festivities. On 9/15/13, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Fellows, Let me know if you'd rather do street parking or the lot as I scoped out. David is submitting this as a choice: pete's on Montana 14th as a staging area. Street parking w/in a couple blocks, bike friendly spot. http://goo.gl/maps/ylZKW Don't know what the parking situation would be like time limits and or Neighborhood permits?? Also the Restaurant idea is just a suggestion totally open to input. Here's David's input: Border Grill which is a fave. http://www.yelp.com/biz/border-grill-santa-monica#query:Best%20Mexican%20Restaurant ~Hugh On Sun, Sep 15, 2013 at 6:39 PM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Hey SoCal Rivsters, Figured I'd update the poll and firm up the ride specifics. The poll is done and the winner is the 28th. Here is the ride thanks to Cyclotourist: http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Santa-Monica-Dirt-Mulolland-ride# As far as a place to eat I submit this casual establishment it would be a back track of 1.5 miles but the total ride is a mere 27 odd miles so I don't see a down side. http://reelinnmalibu.com/menu.php Parking will be a challenge so I suggest we get there early, I think this lot will serve us well. Can we meet at 8:30 am? Or shall we chance it and keep the meet up @ 9 am. Lot 10 North 445 E Pacific Coast Hwy. Santa Monica, Ca 162 spaces The information from Santa Monica City is confusing I found this PDF with locations and cost whether it's up to date is a guess but from this it appears that the cost is $7 for the day which you pay at a kiosk. http://theartofsexualintimacy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Parking_Brochure.pdf The Address above originally if searched showed you a location South of Santa Monica?? So I think that's about that. Looking forward to the 28th. ~Hugh On Thu, Sep 12, 2013 at 10:19 PM, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote: I participated... And hope to participate! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/Nc6J8nS8J5c/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, 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. 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: 9-15-13 - a set on Flickr
Classy. Black and white photos always force you to look at composition. lovely set. On Sunday, September 15, 2013 1:00:14 PM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote: I didn't take many photos today, but here are a few that came out: http://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/sets/72157635544157105/ --Eric campyo...@me.com javascript: www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org Blog: http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com Twitter: @campyonlyguy -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Now taking a poll for the month of September SoCal Riv Ride Santa Monica
Hey Bryan, And any other locals to the Santa Monica area what are your thoughts regarding decent street parking on a Saturday? Hugh Sunland, Ca On Sun, Sep 15, 2013 at 7:12 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.comwrote: What say the locals to parking situation on a Saturday morning? Is there enough street parking inland to accommodate us, or should we settle on a city lot on the west side? That may be more central to post-ride festivities. On 9/15/13, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Fellows, Let me know if you'd rather do street parking or the lot as I scoped out. David is submitting this as a choice: pete's on Montana 14th as a staging area. Street parking w/in a couple blocks, bike friendly spot. http://goo.gl/maps/ylZKW Don't know what the parking situation would be like time limits and or Neighborhood permits?? Also the Restaurant idea is just a suggestion totally open to input. Here's David's input: Border Grill which is a fave. http://www.yelp.com/biz/border-grill-santa-monica#query:Best%20Mexican%20Restaurant ~Hugh On Sun, Sep 15, 2013 at 6:39 PM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Hey SoCal Rivsters, Figured I'd update the poll and firm up the ride specifics. The poll is done and the winner is the 28th. Here is the ride thanks to Cyclotourist: http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Santa-Monica-Dirt-Mulolland-ride# As far as a place to eat I submit this casual establishment it would be a back track of 1.5 miles but the total ride is a mere 27 odd miles so I don't see a down side. http://reelinnmalibu.com/menu.php Parking will be a challenge so I suggest we get there early, I think this lot will serve us well. Can we meet at 8:30 am? Or shall we chance it and keep the meet up @ 9 am. Lot 10 North 445 E Pacific Coast Hwy. Santa Monica, Ca 162 spaces The information from Santa Monica City is confusing I found this PDF with locations and cost whether it's up to date is a guess but from this it appears that the cost is $7 for the day which you pay at a kiosk. http://theartofsexualintimacy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Parking_Brochure.pdf The Address above originally if searched showed you a location South of Santa Monica?? So I think that's about that. Looking forward to the 28th. ~Hugh On Thu, Sep 12, 2013 at 10:19 PM, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote: I participated... And hope to participate! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/Nc6J8nS8J5c/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, 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. 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/Nc6J8nS8J5c/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, 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. 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] SF Randonneurs Fall Populaire Report/Photos
Pretty much the only riding I've done since June is commuting to work on my AHH a few times a week. However, it's not bad exercise considering I get a solid hour of cycling with plenty of sweating (luckily I have a shower at work). The Populaire was a perfect ride for my friend and I to just enjoy the day and not have to worry about time or being too tired. I saw at least 3 other AHH. They were all built up differently. One was a go light machine with a Mark's wrap in the back. Another had a rando bag on Mark's rack on front. Mine had a front and rear rack with a saddlebag and a rando bag up front. I could definitely have lightened up for the ride, but this bike has been my best friend as of late as is, so I had fun riding it that way. Here's a picture of me (on the left) and my buddy courtesy of Deb Ford: http://rx-bike-qd.smugmug.com/gallery/31881402_mHm24j/2766329843_ZF3nGf6#!i=2766384577k=TFNtH7Z It was a super fun ride and for a $5 entry fee, somehow SFR manages to have such a fun picnic at the end with beers, snacks and a meal (and fine company)! Toshi -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] How much fits in a Baggins Boxy Bag?...5.5 lbs of fur!
Took our little poodle out for spin the other night. He fits perfectly in the bag and the hammock like pouch seemed to suit him just fine. I just puttered around the neighborhood but I think we might go for a longer ride soon. http://www.flickr.com/photos/77502424@N00/9765861572/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/77502424@N00/9766084934/in/photostream/ -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: How much fits in a Baggins Boxy Bag?...5.5 lbs of fur!
Hey Rob, When I lived in the SF area I had a Mini Daschund and I'd do the same thing. You've inspired me to do it with our remaining Mini. TGives me a reason to pick up a Swift Ozette Rando Bag. ~Hugh On Sunday, September 15, 2013 8:18:53 PM UTC-7, rob markwardt wrote: Took our little poodle out for spin the other night. He fits perfectly in the bag and the hammock like pouch seemed to suit him just fine. I just puttered around the neighborhood but I think we might go for a longer ride soon. http://www.flickr.com/photos/77502424@N00/9765861572/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/77502424@N00/9766084934/in/photostream/ -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Bad Boy Sam Hilborne got his albas inverted for a late summer afternoon ride
Hi Patrick, There are a continuum of of possibilities for hand positions in the standard or inverted configurations. I was not using them in the standard configuration. I organized things so that being on the grips was optimal for me. Moving out to the hooks made me too far and too low at the same time. Inverting the bars, and raising the stem so I still had my good grip position put the hook position in a much more comfortable place. Between the grips and the hooks is now more comfortable. It's probably just me. I would not prescribe it or preach it to the rest of our folks, but it is something to try. And it does present a different ascetic approach to bars. Take care and blessings, Tom On Sunday, September 15, 2013 5:54:04 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: Looks great, Tom. Intriguing about the hand positions. I have a hard time imagining how you get more hand positions, could you tell me more? With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, September 14, 2013 9:57:29 PM UTC-6, Tom Virgil wrote: It's definitely easier to move from the grips to the hooks and have more hand positions. Proof that it happened: Bad Boyhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/20853610@N05/9754374791/ Hope you are all getting in rides. Tom -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Need life advice? Explore by bike!
New job, new commuting route, new places to explore. Still trying to figure out a solid way back home. Lots of opportunity to mixed it up but still looking for more dirt. Got the idea to explore around Tilden area. Great minds think alike when I got Sean, Tom, and Mark to show up. Rambled around, walked a ton, pushed the limits of the Ruffy Toughys, swore that we broke spokes, surprised that we didn't, then had some greek food. Felt good after lunch so I rode some more while the rest of the crew called it in. Found great connectors to old rides, only thing that kept me from exploring more was time constraints. Still a blast on the bike. Pictures proved that the best life advice is to explore by bike! http://flic.kr/s/aHsjJeBsVo -Manny New more dirt Acosta -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
