Re: [RBW] Re: Pannier rattle

2013-12-10 Thread Jan Heine
I've used those panniers, too, and they do rattle. Traditional panniers had a spring-loaded system that tensioned the panniers so they didn't fly off. As a byproduct, they were quiet. The new easy on/easy off panniers have upper hooks that close around the rack, so they cannot fly off. At the

Re: [RBW] Re: What is a mountain bike?

2013-12-10 Thread Christian
Dear Anne et al, Take a look at this thorough review of the ECR; it's excellent and makes many valuable comparisons to the Krampus which should help you (or anyone) decide b/w the two. http://gypsybytrade.wordpress.com/2013/12/07/dissecting-the-surly-ecr/ Best wishes, Christian On Monday,

Re: [RBW] Re: Pannier rattle

2013-12-10 Thread Jan Heine
I've thought about ways to cure this rattle. Ideal would be if your rack tubes were so large in diameter that they _just_ fit inside the hooks. I tried to take up the extra space with rubber from cut-up inner tubes, but that didn't work. Perhaps you can find or make bushings that you could clip

Re: [RBW] Re: Pannier rattle

2013-12-10 Thread Patrick Moore
Position the lower hook so that it takes a slight amount of pressure when you attach the top clips; you should have to very slightly push down on the top clips to get them to close on the rack. My Rollers and Packer Sports Pluses, and the earlier Packer Pluses, didn't rattle when they are

Re: [RBW] Re: What is a mountain bike?

2013-12-10 Thread Montclair BobbyB
Eric: Coming from a fellow Niner rider (I ride an MCR), I'd better believe it. Great write-up (especially like the snow photos). I actually ran into a few RD dudes from Surly at the Fruita Fat Tire festival in April. We had just finished a thrill ride on Zippity-Doo-Dah and ran into these

[RBW] Re: For Sale, Nigel Smythe Trunksack, Mini Front Rack, Brooks Countess, others

2013-12-10 Thread Montclair BobbyB
Shame the bike cave is bursting at the seams... That Stumpy is awfully nice... Can't must not open link tophotos On Monday, December 9, 2013 4:32:09 PM UTC-5, Peter M wrote: Update, grips and headset are spoken for as well. Thanks all On Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 4:00 PM,

[RBW] Re: What is a mountain bike?

2013-12-10 Thread iamkeith
On Monday, December 9, 2013 1:09:14 PM UTC-7, Montclair BobbyB wrote: I love what Surly is doing with the 29er+ bikes (Krampus / ECR), except I'm not a big fan of the slightly slack headtube angle (69.5 degree)... maybe Surly is concerned about toe overlap (with those gargantuan

[RBW] RBW Tea Drinkers must Try - maybe not OT

2013-12-10 Thread NWAJack
lapsang souchong - smells and tastes like a camp fire. Reminds me of pine tar soap.Sorry if off topic, though you all might want to give it a try. -Jack -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Racing Sucks

2013-12-10 Thread iamkeith
Thought many of you fellow un-racers might appreciate this as much as I do: http://surlybikes.com/blog/post/racing_sucks -- 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,

[RBW] Phil CHP pedals

2013-12-10 Thread Clayton
http://bend.craigslist.org/bik/4234360525.html I found these on Craigslist. I'm not buying them, just posting this for a Phil lover out there Claytonious Q -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Car and Bikepacking Ideas for January-February

2013-12-10 Thread Deacon Patrick
The situation: we hope to take an unbudgeted (as in we didn’t plan for it till a few weeks ago and thus have no budget for it) car camping trip to escape the demolition/construction of stuff damaged in the July flooding immediately across the creek from our home (because of my bludgeoned brain

[RBW] Re: WTB -- contemporary 47-57 brake calipers

2013-12-10 Thread pb
Thanks very much for the responses on-list and off. I got this handled. ~pb -- 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: Car and Bikepacking Ideas for January-February

2013-12-10 Thread Liesl
Joshua Tree is really a spectacular place and the weather should be warm enough at night (I think). If you can haul water, the campground without facilities is quiet in my experience. Mostly rock climbers. It is a place that is good for the soul. I camped there twice when I lived in SF;

[RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

2013-12-10 Thread pb
Nah, it's pretty much a fail. The hoped-for side-effect did not occur. :-) ~pb (Cat II, 1977-1987) -- 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: RBW Tea Drinkers must Try - maybe not OT

2013-12-10 Thread Liesl
Is this perhaps a variant of the Association of Caffienated Wheelmen? Or perhaps there could be an Association of Pine Tar Wheelers? On Tuesday, December 10, 2013 9:38:47 AM UTC-6, NWAJack wrote: lapsang souchong - smells and tastes like a camp fire. Reminds me of pine tar soap.Sorry

[RBW] Re: RBW Tea Drinkers must Try - maybe not OT

2013-12-10 Thread Bill Lindsay
Scottish Breakfast has a bit of Lapsang Souchong in it, and owes its smokiness to that. I agree, it's very campfirey On Tuesday, December 10, 2013 7:38:47 AM UTC-8, NWAJack wrote: lapsang souchong - smells and tastes like a camp fire. Reminds me of pine tar soap.Sorry if off topic,

[RBW] Re: Car and Bikepacking Ideas for January-February

2013-12-10 Thread Deacon Patrick
Great suggestion, Liesl. Saguaro, Joshua Tree, Mojeve, Death Valley, and Channel Islands are on our list. Depending not he NP set up at the campgrounds, they can be very quiet or obnoxiously loud. The trick is discerning which it is before I get screwed up and need two days to recover.

[RBW] FS: SlickerSack Platrack

2013-12-10 Thread Allan in Portland
Hello, Green canvas Slickersack, NIB. Straps, pads, dividers, product registration card... the whole nine yards. Platrack is used, but the extra long mounting struts that go with it are not. $300 shipped CONUS. Paypal preferred. The perfect gift for that certain hard-to-buy-for loved one on

[RBW] Re: Car and Bikepacking Ideas for January-February

2013-12-10 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Yes, Joshua Tree is a great recommendation. There's a chance you might get stuck next to an RV's generator, but probably not in the camps w/out water. Funny how motorhomes that carry their own water tend to not be used in places without it. The smaller sites are great and pretty intimate IMHO.

[RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

2013-12-10 Thread Pondero
It is an interesting (to me) contrast between Rivendell's Unracer and Surly's Racing Sucks. -- 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: Racing Sucks

2013-12-10 Thread Mike Schiller
not surprising they would do a patch like this... their bikes suck for racing. I like the competitive aspects of cycling as well as the non-competitive ones.Just not those fruit bowl jerseys. ~mike On Tuesday, December 10, 2013 7:36:41 AM UTC-8, iamkeith wrote: Thought many of you fellow

[RBW] Re: Heron 650B project + Soma 650B xpress

2013-12-10 Thread pb
Max, you have a lot of classy bikes in those photos. I look forward to riding with you when we make the move to Sebastopol. Best, Peter On Friday, December 6, 2013 3:27:08 PM UTC-8, reynoldslugs wrote: Several months ago I posted about converting my old Heron (purchased from RBWHQ around

[RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

2013-12-10 Thread Allan in Portland
Until I read the Surly-guy's thought on the patch, I thought it was supposed to be an ironic joke, which it still kind of is. I'm thinking of the Paris-Roubaix quote I saw the other day from some racer after being forced to drop-out, It's bollacks! ... I'll be back. And it is a telling

[RBW] FS pedals, pumps, pants, etc

2013-12-10 Thread Brencho
Selling a few items to make space in the old closet: MUSA Pants, black, size large, brand new: $40 MUSA Shorts, all Grey, size medium, worn once: $35 MKS Touring Pedals with tan Power Grips: $40 Zefal HPX Frame pump No. 4: $20 Topeak Roadblaster size 54-59: $15 Sigma 1609 Cadence bike computer,

[RBW] Re: What is a mountain bike?

2013-12-10 Thread Mojo
Actually the Krampus does not have more fork rake to offset the slack headtube angle. I did some measurements awhile back but can't find them now. As I remember the Krampus has trail values in the 90s! I find this to be bizarre. Surly designs are smart and well thought out. I am just not

[RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

2013-12-10 Thread Matthew J
'Ceptin the 100 meter dash, racing of any sort bores me to tears. But I have no desire to annoy those who do like it. Long as they don't try and convince me to join them, we're fine. On Tuesday, December 10, 2013 11:24:57 AM UTC-6, pb wrote: Nah, it's pretty much a fail. The hoped-for

Re: [RBW] FS pedals, pumps, pants, etc

2013-12-10 Thread Christopher Chen
I'll take your Atlantis for $250. WHAT?! On Tue, Dec 10, 2013 at 10:52 AM, Brencho bren...@gmail.com wrote: Selling a few items to make space in the old closet: MUSA Pants, black, size large, brand new: $40 MUSA Shorts, all Grey, size medium, worn once: $35 MKS Touring Pedals with tan

[RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

2013-12-10 Thread Ron Mc
Just Ride and Unracer are accurate - even philosophical - Racing sucks is hyperbole and offensive. On Tuesday, December 10, 2013 12:06:32 PM UTC-6, Pondero wrote: It is an interesting (to me) contrast between Rivendell's Unracer and Surly's Racing Sucks. -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

2013-12-10 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 12/10/2013 02:28 PM, Ron Mc wrote: Just Ride and Unracer are accurate - even philosophical - Racing sucks is hyperbole and offensive. On Tuesday, December 10, 2013 12:06:32 PM UTC-6, Pondero wrote: It is an interesting (to me) contrast between Rivendell's Unracer and Surly's Racing

[RBW] Re: Car and Bikepacking Ideas for January-February

2013-12-10 Thread Deacon Patrick
Any recommendations on state parks that fit the bill, particularly Southern AZ and SoCal? A trip with me is all about flexibility, which some national parks fail at, requiring online reservations. Depending on all kinds of brain factors we may think were somewhere for a week, but x,y, or z

[RBW] Re: RBW Tea Drinkers must Try - maybe not OT

2013-12-10 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
My wife's favorite. Smoked with pine needles I think I remember. Chris Redding, 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] Re: Car and Bikepacking Ideas for January-February

2013-12-10 Thread WETH
http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/coronado/recreation/bicycling/recarea/?recid=25596actid=64 http://www.nps.gov/sagu/planyourvisit/upload/Saguaro-Wilderness-Area.pdf http://azstateparks.com/Parks/CATA/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

2013-12-10 Thread Bill Lindsay
I like the photo of the guy racing on a Big Dummy. That freaking rocks. It makes me anticipate the smile I will smile when I see somebody winning a local 'cross race wearing a racing sucks patch. That also will be cool. Racing is awesome, and so is unracing. Wearing patches you want to

Re: [RBW] FS pedals, pumps, pants, etc

2013-12-10 Thread Brencho
haha nice one chris. i almost just typed 'deal' without realizing it wasn't on the list! On Tuesday, December 10, 2013 11:22:29 AM UTC-8, Christopher Chen wrote: I'll take your Atlantis for $250. WHAT?! On Tue, Dec 10, 2013 at 10:52 AM, Brencho bre...@gmail.com javascript:wrote:

[RBW] Re: FS pedals, pumps, pants, etc

2013-12-10 Thread Brencho
Forgot 2 other items: New Zealand Wool Sleeveless Shirt, size XL, never worn: $25 Pendleton vintage wool black and white large check/gingham shirt, size M: $40 MUSA Pants, black, size large, brand new: $40 MUSA Shorts, all Grey, size medium, worn once: $35 MKS Touring Pedals with tan

[RBW] Re: SoCal Overnighter AKA S240 December 13 14th

2013-12-10 Thread Coconutbill
It's hard to break a coconut. Looks like I'll be free for the other options. -Evan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: FS: Wool Jerseys / Wool Trainer

2013-12-10 Thread Adam DeFayette
The Trainer and Italian National Jersey have sold! Inexplicably, the Cinzano trainer is still for sale. Breaking Away, c'mon! See below for details - Adam On Monday, November 18, 2013 11:04:00 AM UTC-5, Adam DeFayette wrote: I have 2 Woolistic Wool jersies for for sale, and 1 Woolistic

[RBW] Re: FS: Wool Jerseys / Wool Trainer

2013-12-10 Thread Adam DeFayette
The Trainer and Italian National Jersey have sold! Inexplicably, the Cinzano jersey is still for sale. Breaking Away, c'mon! See below for details - Adam On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 9:39:18 AM UTC-5, Adam DeFayette wrote: No one has contacted me, so prices are dropping. Let's go with

[RBW] Re: Car and Bikepacking Ideas for January-February

2013-12-10 Thread ascpgh
Very true about the set-up of the camping area. On a return from my friend's family's cabin outside of Creede, CO we had a run in with the bad. We had to clean up and get things back to the easy in status for the next visit, as we enjoyed when we pulled in from an 18 hour drive at the

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal Overnighter AKA S240 December 13 14th

2013-12-10 Thread Christopher Chen
The Portland Crew has a vested interest in an unbroken Coconut. You break you fix, SoCal. Six Million Dollar Coconut Bill On Tue, Dec 10, 2013 at 12:24 PM, Coconutbill evan.spa...@gmail.com wrote: It's hard to break a coconut. Looks like I'll be free for the other options. -Evan --

[RBW] Re: Car and Bikepacking Ideas for January-February

2013-12-10 Thread John M
Patrick, Much of the southern New Mexico desert would still be chilly at night-- hovering around your 30 degree limit. But, if the weather looks good, you might consider these places: Aguirre Springs http://www.blm.gov/nm/st/en/prog/recreation/las_cruces/aguirre_spring_campground.htmlnear

[RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

2013-12-10 Thread iamkeith
I guess I took it as pretty tounge-in-cheek. Spending as much time reading forums as I do, that are all way less civil than this one, I've probably forgotten how to be offended - though I can see how many would take it that way. It's DEFINITELY generational, however - which, though I didn't

[RBW] Re: What is a mountain bike?

2013-12-10 Thread iamkeith
On Tuesday, December 10, 2013 12:16:08 PM UTC-7, Mojo wrote: Interesting the iamkeith found the Krampus to be nimble. I actually haven't tried it. This is just what others seem to be saying - like Eric, above. (maybe this is what you meant, though) Like you, I'm still scratching

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal Overnighter AKA S240 December 13 14th

2013-12-10 Thread hsmitham
Christopher, as you well know the Coconuts warranty does not cover weird fissures. Please reference policy card. We have ascertained that while travelling in a diplomatic capacity it appears the weird cycling community of Puddle Town have disturbed his gyroscopic balancing thus ill preparing

[RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

2013-12-10 Thread Ryan
Well said On Tuesday, December 10, 2013 3:07:26 PM UTC-6, iamkeith wrote: I guess I took it as pretty tounge-in-cheek. Spending as much time reading forums as I do, that are all way less civil than this one, I've probably forgotten how to be offended - though I can see how many would

[RBW] Re: Car and Bikepacking Ideas for January-February

2013-12-10 Thread Deacon Patrick
Exactly, Andy. It's that human-created adventure (most often bureaucracy created) that can leave me recovering for several days. I'd much rather feel well enough to ride or run. Trouble is, it's like avoiding gopher holes at a gallop. Sardonic grin. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, December

Re: [RBW] Re: Car and Bikepacking Ideas for January-February

2013-12-10 Thread Bill Gibson
For remote car camps, Cochise Stronghold, and Palm Canyon in the KOFA wildlife refuge, Southern AZ. On Tue, Dec 10, 2013 at 3:06 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Exactly, Andy. It's that human-created adventure (most often bureaucracy created) that can leave me recovering for

[RBW] Re: RBW Tea Drinkers must Try - maybe not OT

2013-12-10 Thread George Millwood
Taylors of Harrowgate Ntingwe Kwazulu Tea from South Africa via Yorkshire. The crème de le crème of all black teas. 'A fresh, brisk flavour and a bright liquor' Daintree Tea from Queensland for that smoky camping flavour. Billy Tea, which is a brand not just a method, for memories of a golden

[RBW] Re: FS: Wool Jerseys / Wool Trainer

2013-12-10 Thread pb
Email sent on Cinzano. ~pb On Monday, November 18, 2013 8:04:00 AM UTC-8, Adam DeFayette wrote: I have 2 Woolistic Wool jersies for for sale, and 1 Woolistic Wool trainer. All are in perfect like-new condition, size medium. Links to each, here:

[RBW] Re: FS: Wool Jerseys / Wool Trainer

2013-12-10 Thread pb
Email on medium Cinzano withdrawn, sorry. ~pb -- 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

[RBW] Seriously deranged, no limits road bike riding

2013-12-10 Thread Tom Virgil
Road Bike Partyhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhabgvIIXikfeature=youtu.be There will be no more excuses or limits. 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

[RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

2013-12-10 Thread Ron Mc
there is just enough divisiveness being marketed in the images we're sold, it would be better to raise the commonalities rather than the differences On Tuesday, December 10, 2013 3:07:26 PM UTC-6, iamkeith wrote: I guess I took it as pretty tounge-in-cheek. Spending as much time reading

[RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

2013-12-10 Thread Deacon Patrick
Divisiveness sucks! Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, December 10, 2013 3:36:46 PM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: there is just enough divisiveness being marketed in the images we're sold, it would be better to raise the commonalities rather than the differences On Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Re: [RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

2013-12-10 Thread Alex Zeibot
Ron, I agree with you…. It is the Mandela's philosophy; collectivism tends to prevail by standing up for a common goal. On Tue, Dec 10, 2013 at 4:36 PM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote: there is just enough divisiveness being marketed in the images we're sold, it would be better to raise

[RBW] Re: Seriously deranged, no limits road bike riding

2013-12-10 Thread pb
FWIW: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martyn_Ashton I'm comfortable with my excuses and my limits. :-) ~pb -- 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

[RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

2013-12-10 Thread hsmitham
What Allen said it's Generational...but after reading Mr. Blanstons Bludgeon, excuse me Blog I thought what's the point? Duh marketing...hey I like what Surly does but this is just a ploy to sell bikes it's called Branding and using psychology understood and promulgated by Mr. Freud and

[RBW] Re: Seriously deranged, no limits road bike riding

2013-12-10 Thread Tim
Ho hum! That's no different than my daily commute on the Hunqa, only I'm wearing wool, English rain jacket and splats! -- 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,

Re: [RBW] Re: What is a mountain bike?

2013-12-10 Thread Bill Lindsay
Anne If you decide to go belted, you'll take your new frame to the local framebuilder for a seatstay splitter installation? Do you have a tradesperson in mind? http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8149/7382444166_b76df60251_b.jpg On Monday, December 9, 2013 5:30:11 PM UTC-8, Anne Paulson wrote:

[RBW] Re: FS: Wool Jerseys / Wool Trainer

2013-12-10 Thread Adam DeFayette
Still for sale, that guy ^ was looking for a large. It's a medium! -- 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: WTB: Riv Head Badge

2013-12-10 Thread Joe Bernard
You'll undoubtedly need to contact Riv for one, with proof you own the appropriate frame. Grant is *very* particular about his headbadges migrating to the wrong frame. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Monday, December 9, 2013 9:47:42 PM UTC-8, Alex Zeibot wrote: WTB Riv custom head badge. Please

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal Overnighter AKA S240 December 13 14th

2013-12-10 Thread Christopher Chen
For crying out loud he isn't the Hubble Space Telescope. Nothing a ball peen hammer and some nail polish can't fix. Get well Coconutbill. And good luck. With those technicians, you're gonna need it. cc On Tue, Dec 10, 2013 at 1:47 PM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Christopher, as you

[RBW] Pannier rattle

2013-12-10 Thread Paul Germain
Jan others, I never have had a problem with the upper attachments on my Ortlieb front back rollers, but the lower adjustable fingers always seemed to have play - enough to rattle a bit. I added electrical tape to these until they had enough to close the clearance. Rattle eliminated. Paul

[RBW] Re: Pannier rattle

2013-12-10 Thread Kevin Mulcahy
I wrap the rack with tape at the contact points. Seems to help a little. Kevin Chicago, IL -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal Overnighter AKA S240 December 13 14th

2013-12-10 Thread Deacon Patrick
No need to cry over spilled coconut milk. Ride barefoot. It eliminates the need for gyroscopic balancing, replacing it with proprioceptive spacial awareness. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, December 10, 2013 2:47:54 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: Christopher, as you well know the Coconuts

Re: [RBW] Re: What is a mountain bike?

2013-12-10 Thread Anne Paulson
No, I'm getting the bike from Cycle Monkey, 'cause they're experienced with Rohloffs and belts, and they have people they work with. On Tue, Dec 10, 2013 at 3:27 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Anne If you decide to go belted, you'll take your new frame to the local framebuilder

Re: [RBW] Re: What is a mountain bike?

2013-12-10 Thread Bill Lindsay
I'll love to see pictures when you do it. On Tuesday, December 10, 2013 4:09:01 PM UTC-8, Anne Paulson wrote: No, I'm getting the bike from Cycle Monkey, 'cause they're experienced with Rohloffs and belts, and they have people they work with. On Tue, Dec 10, 2013 at 3:27 PM, Bill Lindsay

[RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

2013-12-10 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
It's probably best to take the Racing Sucks patch as tongue-in-cheek. If you're offended by it, chalk it up to seasonal blues. On the surface, Rivendell and Surly are on the same team, promoting smartly-designed steel bikes in a world where smartly-designed steel bikes aren't always popular.

[RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

2013-12-10 Thread Ron Mc
no offense, Jim, this about a stupid patch. On Tuesday, December 10, 2013 6:15:51 PM UTC-6, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: It's probably best to take the Racing Sucks patch as tongue-in-cheek. If you're offended by it, chalk it up to seasonal blues. On the surface, Rivendell and

[RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

2013-12-10 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Surly sometimes sends me little goodie boxes. The last one included various doodads and some calendars and a sticker that said bongs, farts, and chainsaws. Maybe that is Surly's answer to Bike, book, and hatchet? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

2013-12-10 Thread Bill Lindsay
I've always found it humorous but weird that so many RBW devotees feel that there is a rivalry or semi-bitter philosophical divide between the two companies. It comes up again and again on this forum. So many? I can't name one. Again and again? I can't name once. I don't think Riv and

Re: [RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

2013-12-10 Thread James Warren
I certainly don't read every post on this forum, but I haven't detected that posters feel there is a semi-bitter philosophical divide very often. And changing the subject a bit, I've always detected appreciation of Surly from Riv people. Like this:

Re: [RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

2013-12-10 Thread James Warren
And don't forget, when Pugsley was new, it was nicely reviewed in the Rivendell Reader. On Dec 10, 2013, at 4:54 PM, James Warren wrote: I certainly don't read every post on this forum, but I haven't detected that posters feel there is a semi-bitter philosophical divide very often.

Re: [RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

2013-12-10 Thread Christopher Chen
Man now I want to try riding that Panasonic Rodeo. On Tue, Dec 10, 2013 at 4:54 PM, James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.netwrote: I certainly don't read every post on this forum, but I haven't detected that posters feel there is a semi-bitter philosophical divide very often. And changing the

[RBW] Re: Just Got Our English Riding Jackets

2013-12-10 Thread Jim M.
Heartfelt congratulations on your marriage! The jacket will look great with your new bike. I hope we get a chance to see it here in Walnut Creek. jim m wc ca On Monday, December 9, 2013 9:31:45 AM UTC-8, Liesl wrote: Hey Roger, thanks for the congrat's. The Warhorse is still a filly so

[RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

2013-12-10 Thread ascpgh
For me, bike racing was not the thing in which to compete. I did my due diligence in my competitive discipline, I know the sacrifices, I can share and relate with others about the *depravities we have in common. Bike racers know nothing of the cycling I undertake nor are they prepared to

[RBW] Re: Seriously deranged, no limits road bike riding

2013-12-10 Thread dougP
I don't think that's quite what GP's talking about when he speaks of versatility. dougP On Tuesday, December 10, 2013 2:23:58 PM UTC-8, Tom Virgil wrote: Road Bike Partyhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhabgvIIXikfeature=youtu.be There will be no more excuses or limits. Tom -- You

[RBW] Re: Car and Bikepacking Ideas for January-February

2013-12-10 Thread dougP
Deacon: Santa Cruz Island is the most accessible of the Channel Islands. It's wonderful hiking has nice camping facilities. Transport is via a fairly large (IIRC around 70') boat from Ventura. Takes about an hour. It's a big marine diesel that you will notice, especially if you are

[RBW] Re: Seriously deranged, no limits road bike riding

2013-12-10 Thread rcnute
I want to see the blooper reel. Ryan On Tuesday, December 10, 2013 2:23:58 PM UTC-8, Tom Virgil wrote: Road Bike Partyhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhabgvIIXikfeature=youtu.be There will be no more excuses or limits. Tom -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Seriously deranged, no limits road bike riding

2013-12-10 Thread Montclair BobbyB
One can only imagine what Ernesto Colnago would think watching that video... On Tuesday, December 10, 2013 5:23:58 PM UTC-5, Tom Virgil wrote: Road Bike Partyhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhabgvIIXikfeature=youtu.be There will be no more excuses or limits. Tom -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

2013-12-10 Thread Ron Mc
here's what I like about Just Ride. It describes that racing is not the end to the means. That the means count for themselves. I'll never be able to forget the sight of a 300+-lb guy in lycra torturing himself over a long threadless stem - the effort was just maintaining the position - he

[RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

2013-12-10 Thread Montclair BobbyB
Like em or not, Surly is puttin it out there... I appreciate their courage to be different. On Tuesday, December 10, 2013 8:29:56 PM UTC-5, ascpgh wrote: For me, bike racing was not the thing in which to compete. I did my due diligence in my competitive discipline, I know the sacrifices, I

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal Overnighter AKA S240 December 13 14th

2013-12-10 Thread Hugh Smitham
Cocochen no crying up there we don't want eyesicles forming and he's no six million dollar coconut either we can maintain his orbit for far less. Hey Mac, if we eliminate the gyroscopic effect then we can make our adjustments relative to his individual mass distribution shoes or no shoes.

[RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

2013-12-10 Thread sameness
I'm guessing Unless You're Talking About Fat Bike Races, All of Which We Happily Sponsor Since We Sell Those Kinds of Bikes didn't fit on the patch? Jeff Hagedorn Warragul, VIC Australia -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] Re: Seriously deranged, no limits road bike riding

2013-12-10 Thread Liesl
I'm not sure what happened—the part with me jumping across five snowman heads with War Horseapaloosa must've gotten edited out. What gives? Was it my outfit? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] blug post: What are the tires on the Saluki?!

2013-12-10 Thread Eric
Anyone know the tires featured on this Saluki?! http://31.media.tumblr.com/bddf113622d4802951f404c2f56de6e2/tumblr_mxcujb0LHE1qe3ngpo4_1280.jpg -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: blug post: What are the tires on the Saluki?!

2013-12-10 Thread sameness
All black Pari-Motos? Just guessing. Hints o' center and side tread herehttp://25.media.tumblr.com/39b0cbb80bc03c17328327839683efed/tumblr_mxcujb0LHE1qe3ngpo6_1280.jpg . Jeff Hagedorn Warragul, VIC Australia -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Which bike gets the winter tires?

2013-12-10 Thread Tony DeFilippo
As I get ready for bed tonight realizing I probably don't have a safe set of this to ride in tomorrow's icy conditions in DC I'm shopping for winter tires... I'm curious about those who live in an area that does not have consistent snow or ice conditions but gets it enough to want the

Re: [RBW] blug post: What are the tires on the Saluki?!

2013-12-10 Thread Joe Bunik
On 12/10/13, Eric ericwolfo...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone know the tires featured on this Saluki?! http://31.media.tumblr.com/bddf113622d4802951f404c2f56de6e2/tumblr_mxcujb0LHE1qe3ngpo4_1280.jpg -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: Seriously deranged, no limits road bike riding

2013-12-10 Thread Tom Virgil
Liesl, I know you are good at this. Don't need youtube for you. I believe you. Elephants. Next time think elephants. Oh, wait. There's that proof that it happened thing in here. BB imagine what Ernesto Colnago would think I cannot. Seriously, as per pb, guy has broken his back doing

[RBW] Which bike gets the winter tires?

2013-12-10 Thread Michael
Less'n yer car-less; Ain'tcha worried that all the road salts will tear up your frame and components? Here in Maryland the roads are white with it. I am afeared to ride me Rivendell until the rain washes all the roads clean again. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Which bike gets the winter tires?

2013-12-10 Thread Michael
...and the thought of what road salt might do to me gumwalls just shivers me skewers... -- 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