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2013-10-08 Thread Curtis McKenzie
A cool video about bicycles. Part one.. Bicycles Are Beautiful with Bill Cosby, 1970s - Part 1http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Bx9oWZQ0RhYdesktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DBx9oWZQ0RhY Part two http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NOcdS3J8kl4desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DNOcdS3J8kl4 Ride safe, Curtis who has not

[RBW] Re: FS: Salsa Vaya

2013-10-08 Thread Joe Bernard
Price? On Saturday, October 5, 2013 3:36:00 PM UTC-7, Kellie Stapleton wrote: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gRgepF0ezG8/UlCUQwwnv5I/AHM/p8HHb-3Uy44/s1600/vaya_web011.jpg Vaya complete, custom built, 52cm. Let me know if you're interested or want to know the components. -- You

[RBW] Re: owie - bike path hazard

2013-10-08 Thread Michael Hechmer
Nine stitches! Ouch. The manager who orchestrated this should be fired. Rest, get well and stay off bike paths designed by idiots. Where do you live anyway? Michael On Monday, October 7, 2013 10:48:15 AM UTC-4, Ron Mc wrote: this is the last thing you would expect to find on a municipal

[RBW] Re: owie - bike path hazard

2013-10-08 Thread Ron Mc
Hi Michael - everyone, thanks for your kind thoughts and especially prayers. Peter, I feel for you and your wife. Turns out it was a water system repair. I live in the hill country north of San Antonio. Of course I ride here and people come from SA to ride here. But I also go into town to

[RBW] Re: Dyno - SP Dynamo Hub

2013-10-08 Thread Kelly
Tom The PV8 on my wife's Betty Foy, and the PV8 on the Holdsworth, including the other four I've built for friends bikes have all been holding up well. They have been ridden in raid / mud / light trails on tours etc. The drag is undetectable and honestly I can't tell the difference when

[RBW] Re: owie - bike path hazard

2013-10-08 Thread George Schick
And don't forget walnuts. Black walnuts are falling like rain around here in the Midwest after a favorable growing season. The fall on the paths, which is hazardous enough in and of itself, and then get covered over with falling leaves so you can't see 'em. It's like unknowingly riding into

Re: [RBW] Re: Dyno - SP Dynamo Hub

2013-10-08 Thread Patrick Moore
I actually like the narrow hub, aesthetically, though I do wonder about the wheel's lateral strength. Still, I don't do front loading, nor do I corner at Jobst Brandt speed,so I hope it will be strong enough. What is the difference between the S model and the P model? I forget which I have, but

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Salsa Vaya

2013-10-08 Thread Kellie Stapleton
$1600. Thanks for looking. Sent from my 4S. On Oct 8, 2013, at 2:11 AM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: Price? On Saturday, October 5, 2013 3:36:00 PM UTC-7, Kellie Stapleton wrote: Vaya complete, custom built, 52cm. Let me know if you're interested or want to know the components.

[RBW] Re: owie - bike path hazard

2013-10-08 Thread ascpgh
Ron: Wow, hope you are mending well. That's a nasty, clear result of no awareness of the path's uses. No sub contractor would ever be allowed to hack a street without an outline of traffic management during and repair to a guidebook standard afterward. I guess it's OK on a bike path; exposure

[RBW] No longer for sale: 58 CM Simpleone

2013-10-08 Thread Tim Whalen
Justin, Thanks! You saved me. I am withdrawing this sale as I actually can use both a QB and SO for the coming year due to split location. So, watch this space a year from now...maybe. Bill, I had Cinelli on the mind when I wrote that as had just wrapped the bars. Are they Hutchinsons maybe?

[RBW] Re: Campy Only!: Ultramarathon Cycling's Demographic Problem

2013-10-08 Thread Tony DeFilippo
I agree with Scott about the time commitment being a big part of it. I just did my first century ride and loved it, but it took me the full day and there just aren't that many opportunities for me to take that kind of time away from other commitments. I guess that doesn't explain why the

[RBW] Re: No longer for sale: 58 CM Simpleone

2013-10-08 Thread Bill Lindsay
Ha! I was just eager to learn about Cinelli tires. I don't know what they really are. I was thinking up other C-brand tire makers: Clement? Continental? Challenge? Anyway, I'm glad you are keeping it. Some of your best moves are the ones you do not make. On Tuesday, October 8, 2013

[RBW] First Century!

2013-10-08 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Not on my Atlantis but I'd argue that my 650B Trek is heavily Riv'd in setup. I took advantage of the Gov't shutdown last week to take off on a long ride. I didn't set out convinced I would attempt a full century, in fact my only goal was to exceed my previous long distance ride of around

[RBW] Re: First Century!

2013-10-08 Thread Shoji Takahashi
congrats, Tony. That's a great accomplishment, and nice weather for the ride. On Tuesday, October 8, 2013 1:57:42 PM UTC-4, Tony DeFilippo wrote: Not on my Atlantis but I'd argue that my 650B Trek is heavily Riv'd in setup. I took advantage of the Gov't shutdown last week to take off

Re: [RBW] Re: No longer for sale: 58 CM Simpleone

2013-10-08 Thread Tim Whalen
Some of your best moves are the ones you do not make. Agreed. Nice wisdom Bill, thanks. Cheers, Tim On Tue, Oct 8, 2013 at 11:16 AM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Ha! I was just eager to learn about Cinelli tires. I don't know what they really are. I was thinking up other

Re: [RBW] Re: First Meeting of The Sunrise Coffee Tea Club

2013-10-08 Thread Christopher Chen
but solitude at dawn is not a bad thing Far from it. cc On Mon, Oct 7, 2013 at 9:33 PM, Tom Virgil tevir...@gmail.com wrote: Hi cc, The more I see of this, the more I like it. I am highly motivated to do it. I know the perfect place in the Black Mountain Open Space Park near my home

Re: [RBW] First Century!

2013-10-08 Thread Christopher Chen
I hate to play the devil's advocate, but how long have you had that SA? My B-17 is finally broken in after a year (and probably more than a thousand miles) or so, and it's fantastic to ride now, but I couldn't imagine going for the tour I just did on a new-ish saddle. cc On Tue, Oct 8, 2013 at

[RBW] Re: First Century!

2013-10-08 Thread Deacon Patrick
Fantastic! Well done, Tony. Looks like a fun ride. 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] Re: First Century!

2013-10-08 Thread Ron Mc
Congratulations! Great accomplishment. On Tuesday, October 8, 2013 1:27:48 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: Fantastic! Well done, Tony. Looks like a fun ride. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] Re: First Century!

2013-10-08 Thread doc
Great accomplishment! Regarding the saddle...were you using a lubricant, and would changing into a dry pair of shorts mid-ride have made any difference? I only ask from personal experience on longer rides, since I tend to perspire a fair amount. On Tuesday, October 8, 2013 1:57:42 PM UTC-4,

[RBW] Re: First Century!

2013-10-08 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Thanks everyone! CC - I've definitely thought about the SAA saddle being new-to-me. I did two 25 mile rides and about a month of off and on commuting in addition to this century so it's not a complete 'new' unit. But my B67 took that much and more before it became comfortable. The reason

[RBW] Re: Dyno - SP Dynamo Hub

2013-10-08 Thread Kieran J
I bought a budget assembled wheel from the same seller, consisting of a Sanyo dyno hub laced to some kind of Vuelta A719-esque rim. Check his other listings, there is always one posted. Good to deal with and the wheel is pretty darn good for 95 clams. KJ On Saturday, September 15, 2012

[RBW] Re: Dyno - SP Dynamo Hub

2013-10-08 Thread Tom Virgil
Hi Kelly, Based on your experience and what I read around the web, I am impressed. There are SV and PV models on ebay in the $125-135 buy it now range. That is very good compared to the competition. For Patrick Moore's benefit, S = Small Dynamo Hub P = Powerful Dynamo Hub X = Extreme

[RBW] St. Louis or KC -- trip ideas?

2013-10-08 Thread Tim Gavin
(crosspost to iBob) My gf and I are going on a trip next weekend (10/16-19). Our plans in Chicago fell through (Hawkwind concert is postponed), so we're opening up our options a bit. We live in Iowa and would rather go south than north, seeking warmer riding weather, so St. Louis or KC could

Re: [RBW] Re: No longer for sale: 58 CM Simpleone

2013-10-08 Thread justinaugust
! Awesome. I've never heard of a SimpleBeam sale that wasn't regretted later. If I ever get a custom it'll be a SimpleMixte to get the glory of stepthrough and Riv single speeds. -J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] Re: Night ride, inaugural, for SP dynohub and Cyo N Plus combo.

2013-10-08 Thread justinaugust
:) Glad to know it's being used! -J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group,

[RBW] Re: Dyno - SP Dynamo Hub

2013-10-08 Thread Tom Virgil
More than I ever wanted to know about dynamo lighting outside of the Peter White site: Deep Divehttp://swhs.home.xs4all.nl/fiets/tests/verlichting/index_en.html#SP_PD-8. A bit of a Nederlands perspective, but thorough. For sake of completeness: Peter

[RBW] Re: St. Louis or KC -- trip ideas?

2013-10-08 Thread cbone97
Hop on the Katy/MKT trail here in Columbia, halfway between KC and St. L. Columbia has a great downtown with lots of music and good eats, several art galleries. Lots of culture for the middle of Missouri! Email me at cbone97@gmail and I'll be glad to call you and make recommendations, etc.

[RBW] FSOT: Brooks B17 Special honey unused with minor shop wear

2013-10-08 Thread Earl Grey
Some light scuffing above the Brooks logo at the back and on the right side corner. Otherwise excellent unused, untreated condition. See photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gernothuber/ $95 OBO plus actual shipping. Would be happy to trade for a Brooks B17 S (Women's) in honey or brown,

[RBW] Re: First Century!

2013-10-08 Thread WETH
Tony, Congratulations! That is a great accomplishment. -Erl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To

[RBW] Re: First Meeting of The Sunrise Coffee Tea Club

2013-10-08 Thread Christopher Wiggins
Sounds like a good idea to me. On Sunday, October 6, 2013 3:53:25 PM UTC-4, EGNolan wrote: Avery, I usually do them I. Mondays. I'm on the east side ride downtown to the Eiteljorg to make coffee. Next week sometime perhaps we can meet up? Best, Eric -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: St. Louis or KC -- trip ideas?

2013-10-08 Thread Deacon Patrick
Adventure cycling has a number of routes in that area: http://www.adventurecycling.org/routes-and-maps/adventure-cycling-route-network/overview-map-pdf/ With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, October 8, 2013 3:47:35 PM UTC-6, Tim Gavin wrote: (crosspost to iBob) My gf and I are going on a trip

[RBW] Thin Gripsters with Power Straps

2013-10-08 Thread Kellie Stapleton
Did a search but couldn't find an answer I know the Riv site says Thin Gripsters accept foot retention systems, but will they specifically take the Power Straps? https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ho11vfK3NJY/UlSb-mmKGqI/AHg/gD675Nb5a0w/s1600/TF-PD5011-3.jpg -- You received

[RBW] A SimpleOne ramble

2013-10-08 Thread Eric Platt
Okay, this is not as epic as Tony's ride, but since I've had a bit of extra time off, decided to head a bit north of the Twin Cities on Monday and ride part of the Willard Munger bike trail. As it is mostly flat, decided to ride the SimpleOne. Ended up with 68 miles on the day. Both my longest

Re: [RBW] Re: First Century!

2013-10-08 Thread Eric Platt
Tony, Congrats on the accomplishment. I've only done a couple of centuries, and they also took all day. The big thing is, you did it. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Tue, Oct 8, 2013 at 6:30 PM, WETH erlhous...@gmail.com wrote: Tony, Congratulations! That is a great accomplishment. -Erl --

Re: [RBW] Re: First Meeting of The Sunrise Coffee Tea Club

2013-10-08 Thread Christopher Chen
In San Francisco this week! Meet at Rincon Park, Friday, October 11 at 6:30. #justride #coffeeoutside https://twitter.com/riseandbike/status/387741475611496448 -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Sam and Betty Spotted in the Wild. Roseville CA.

2013-10-08 Thread Cecily Walker
Definitely sounds like Alan and Michael. http://www.ecovelo.info/about/ On Monday, October 7, 2013 7:18:14 PM UTC-7, hangtownmatt wrote: You may be right. I was kind of a burnt orange color and had m-bars. Matt On Monday, October 7, 2013 2:45:58 PM UTC-7, Perry wrote: Could be Alan and

[RBW] Re: Thin Gripsters with Power Straps

2013-10-08 Thread Brian Campbell
Pretty sure. no. They take the Hold Fast straps. Different system that attaches through the pedal body. FWIW, I use the Hold Fast w/ the Thin gripsters and think they are better than Power Straps. YMMV. On Tuesday, October 8, 2013 7:58:17 PM UTC-4, Kellie Stapleton wrote: Did a search but

[RBW] 54cm quickbeam for sale in SF Bay North Oakland area

2013-10-08 Thread tex
I'm selling off some of my bikes - between my bikes and the various family members, don't have enough room! I've been trying to get around to selling these for about a year. Not sure what year the QuickBeam is, probably 2004. Was my primary commuting bike for about a year, since then has been

[RBW] Re: updated for sale listing 650b wheels etc.

2013-10-08 Thread dylan alverson
kickstand saddlebag support soma tires brooks professional are sold I stil have a brooks b17 black with small copper rivets $70 shipped and everything else listed Thanks On Friday, October 4, 2013 5:30:24 PM UTC-5, dylan alverson wrote: 1. *ESGE Pletscher Double Kickstand black * $35 shipped

[RBW] up-side-down thumbie/thumb shifter install help

2013-10-08 Thread Antonioni Vicente
hey everyone. i'm looking for advice, hints, tips and tricks on the underside thumb shifter install... never tackled this particular set up before so i figured i'd benefit from having a word of two of experience in my noggin before setting out on this quest. materials involved in the pit

[RBW] Re: First Century!

2013-10-08 Thread Howard
My hats off to you, sir. I just rode the WOD out to Purcellville today on the Ram (it was *only* 80 miles r/t for me) and one of my knees was complaining for the last 15 miles. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

Re: [RBW] A SimpleOne ramble

2013-10-08 Thread cyclotourist
Flickr is crashing tonight, so pics aren't coming through, but it sounds like a great ride, Eric! 110km if you want to go all metric on us! On 10/8/13, Eric Platt epericmpl...@gmail.com wrote: Okay, this is not as epic as Tony's ride, but since I've had a bit of extra time off, decided to head