[RBW] FS - Compass Bon Jon Pass Tires

Selling a pair of compass Bon Jon pass tires 700x35 standard casing. Less than 100 mi, no wear on the tread. $75. I paid 115 new. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Stovetop Espresso (moka pot) tips please

Here are my steps: Roast green beans, cool immediately after roasting (Just deposit them outside in NNE) Aerate for 6 hours airtight container overnight Grind as recommended here - on a Baratza Virtuosa I use setting 20 (espresso is 14, french press is 32 for me) Use cold water, we have a

[RBW] FS: Nitto, Fairweather, White Ind, VO, more...

Hi all! I recently put a deposit down with Bob on a Bantam! And am needing to make space and a couple bucks for a few more parts for the build. Happy to send you more detailed photos. Shipping costs not included. CONUS and USPS. Thanks for looking PHOTOS

[RBW] Quickbeam S24O in the Santa Cruz Mountains

Thought I'd share a few photos , and some videos, of camping out in the Santa Cruz (CA) Mountains on a Quickbeam a few weeks ago. The route was originally to incorporate more dirt than it did in the end; but there had just passed some rain and I didn't feel great

[RBW] NITTO NP Stem question 25.4

I did some Googling and found a bunch of Nitto Keirin bars that advise matching with a Pearl NJS stem. I presume that whole series is 25.4. I just mounted my new-to-me Pearl NJS with steel Albas. I don't know much about NJS standards, but it sure is pretty. -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Casual warm clothing for casual bike rides

*Legs:* For casual looking stuff I use MUSA long pants and merino wool medium weight baselayers. I always size up a size or two in merino wool as it will shrink sometimes if 100% merino, even from just washing in cold water. *Torso/Arms:* Merino layers of varying weights, with a J waterproof,

[RBW] Re: New Sam Hillborne Finally Arrived

That's a nice color combination indeed! Curious what handlebar is this.. On Tuesday, 3 January 2017 18:50:48 UTC-8, Daniel Betancourt wrote: > > To say I was excited to hear the FedEx delivery truck would be an > understatement. After unboxing and assembling the bike I attached the > Garmin

Re: [RBW] Re: Albastache + brifters

Ashwath, No extender...just a long quill. This is a newish one I ordered through Ben's Cycle; a 100mm Nitto Dirt Drop Stem. The quill is longer than my old dirt drop stem (bought it in 98 or so), but not by much.   Clayton (Bend) On Tuesday, January 3, 2017 2:19 PM, Ashwath Akirekadu

[RBW] Casual warm clothing for casual bike rides

This's my first season riding around in winter. When it gets down to 40, I feel like my jeans and shoes aren't sufficient for a comfortable ride (typically an hour or so). I do not like to wear biking cloths that I see in bike shops. May be they are ok if I'm heading straight back home

[RBW] Re: New Sam Hillborne Finally Arrived

Ps- I go about 2.5 degrees nose down on my Flyers. I think they might level a bit when you sit on them. -- 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: New Sam Hillborne Finally Arrived

I did my first few centuries on a Sam. Slammed Noodle drops. Sprung flyer saddle. Total comfort the whole time. Congrats and please post updates about the century! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] NITTO NP Stem question 25.4

I think it is only the 25.4's that have it but I don't know why. -- 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] NITTO NP Stem question 25.4

NP is Nitto Pearl, correct? I just bought one of those, and it does have NJS stamped in it. I don't know the details - I know nada about track bikes - but NJS is some kinda standard for Keirin racing in Japan. It's probably useless as a marker of quality/strength for street riding, but it seems

[RBW] Re: [socalallrounders] Re: 2017 Redlands Strada Rossa

You better make this one!!! On Tue, Jan 3, 2017 at 8:17 PM, 'Mike Schiller' via SoCal All Rounders (SCAR) wrote: > paid for 100k event... looking forward to it. > > mike > > On Friday, September 9, 2016 at 11:02:04 PM UTC-7, cyclotourist wrote: > >> Calendared

[RBW] NITTO NP Stem question 25.4

Are all the 25.4 versions stamped with "NJS"? Is there an NP version without it? What does NJS mean? -- 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] FS: Noodle cockpit

Bumpity, I don't think these bars are going back on a bike. $150 shipped, I'd like to move them on in the box I just pulled an Alba cockpit from. Text Joe Bernard 415-786-4623 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: New Sam Hillborne Finally Arrived

Very nice indeed - I like the handlebar arrangement a great deal. In terms of the Brooks saddle, I find if it points slightly up at the nose until the buttock-divots form, then almost completely level it, that works really well (this is a process of quite a few hours riding time). I also like

[RBW] Re: New Sam Hillborne Finally Arrived

Congrats on the new bike. I've had a few Sam Hillbornes and kept them light enough to do a number of 70 plus mile rides. Very comfortable and this set up looks great. Enjoy, Brice in San Diego On Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 6:50:48 PM UTC-8, Daniel Betancourt wrote: > > To say I was excited

Re: [RBW] Re: 46-30 crank on an unloaded road bike

Ah. Thanks, Steve. I'm too much of a Fred to be a Fred on Zwift. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 4:31:44 PM UTC-7, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > > On 01/03/2017 06:15 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > I've no idea what Zwift is. > > http://zwift.com/ > > some kind of

Re: [RBW] Re: Multi Use Path Etiquette

Very well Steve , I am glad you settled that for yourself ! ☺ Funny, it is just like that on the bike trail isn't it ? We make our assesments of what people may mean by what we see , but there is always a whole lot more to the story than meets the eye, or I of the story. -- You received

Re: [RBW] Re: 46-30 crank on an unloaded road bike

On 01/03/2017 06:15 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: I've no idea what Zwift is. http://zwift.com/ some kind of trainer-cycling with an online component that one article spoke of as "gamification" -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Re: New (to-me) Roadeo!

Paul, you'll enjoy the Roadeo. It's just a lovely bike, light and comfortable as can be. I have a 61 in that same grey/burgundy color scheme, and it's one of my favorite bikes - I drag it all over the place: here in Sonoma County:

[RBW] Re: 46-30 crank on an unloaded road bike

I've no idea what Zwift is. But riding single speed helped me greatly expand my range per gear (duh). It increased my power and technique with low RPM high torque pedaling (climbing) and it increased my spinning ability on descents. Perhaps ride at least a ride a week in poser single speed

[RBW] Re: 46-30 crank on an unloaded road bike

Belopsky A 36 front 11 rear gives 87GI for a 700Cx28. You may want a higher top gear. However, the front shifting would be good, only a 10T difference, like 52 to 42. The Sugino XD2 Wide/Low 40T-26T double RBW offers (

Re: [RBW] Multi Use Path Etiquette

I’m reminded of the story of the mathematician sitting at a coffee shop with a friend. Trying to show his friend the power of his intellect, he set out to prove that his friend could never leave the coffee shop. What he explained was that before his friend could walk the distance from their

Re: [RBW] Re: New (to-me) Roadeo!

Amended. Mike wrote a candid and helpful reply. Anyway, keep that Roadeo sleek and hold on to your Homer! -- 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: Multi Use Path Etiquette

On 01/03/2017 10:05 AM, Garth wrote: Everyone is a Fred to somebody ! Ahahaha so much for definitions as being anything definite, since everything is up for interpretation, everyone walking around trying to figure out the meaning of things . . . Eventually it just makes no sense,

[RBW] Re: Albastache + brifters

Clayton- This type of cockpit is something I'd want to try at some point. What stem is that? My Nitto Dirt Drop does not seem that tall. Are you using an extender? On Thursday, 29 December 2016 09:38:07 UTC-8, Clayton wrote: > > >

Re: [RBW] Albastache + brifters

Patrick, I'll play with saddle position as well (as I said, I'm experimenting). Thanks for the idea. Although my issue is less with arms and more with the neck. Using typical drop bar position feels similar (to my neck) to watching a TV mounted 25 ft above the floor during the entire ride.

[RBW] WTB Mark's Rack or other small rack solution to fit Joe Appaloosa

There's been talk of rear racks playing nice with the top of the fork mounts on a Appaloosa fork. The larger footprint of a light/inexpensive rear rack would be nice for basket mounting. And as you probably wouldn't want to load too much up high in the front, so you wouldn't need anything

Re: [RBW] Re: Multi Use Path Etiquette

Yeah it's just some guy's blog ,his opinions and such, who by his own profile page : *While I love cycling and embrace it in all its forms, I'm also extremely > critical. So I present to you my venting for your amusement and betterment. > No offense meant to the critiqued. Always keep

Re: [RBW] Re: Multi Use Path Etiquette

I only started cycling for recreation and fitness n 2001, at the age of 40 so maybe it is understandable that I only know the term Fred through BSNYC, whom I find to be quite funny. He is, to be sure, merciless on amateur riders who buy wheelsets that cost more than a new Roadeo frame. To be

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day! R05C0 8U883

Looks great, Bill! This reminds me that I have a similar (albeit physically opposite) "problem" with my Krampus horizontal dropouts. I bought some Wolftooth link thingamajig to pair with spacers to allow for more mud clearance, and I've yet to install it. Putting it on the list. Thanks for the

Re: [RBW] Re: New (to-me) Roadeo!

Yep, no luck via phone or email. I'm assuming it's because of the holidays. On Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 10:44:25 AM UTC-5, lum gim fong wrote: > > John having a hard time getting getting in touch with Boulder. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: Multi Use Path Etiquette

Steve commented: > Well, there's a difference between the evolution of word meanings as show > in that article and what we have here. This was not gradual evolution, it > was a charismatic writer who simply used it wrong, exactly opposite to the > accepted meaning, and all his acolytes simply

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day! R05C0 8U883

At the beginning of this thread I showed my new Rosco Bubbe road bike. I pointed out that one thing that I consider sub-optimal about it is the horizontal dropouts, and the lame fender lines forced by horizontal dropouts. People pointed out that there are plugs that force the wheel forward

Re: [RBW] Re: Multi Use Path Etiquette

Well, there's a difference between the evolution of word meanings as show in that article and what we have here. This was not gradual evolution, it was a charismatic writer who simply used it wrong, exactly opposite to the accepted meaning, and all his acolytes simply went along. A bit like

Re: [RBW] Re: Multi Use Path Etiquette

So it goes, or so it seems. http://ideas.ted.com/20-words-that-once-meant-something-very-different/ Bob K. in Baltimore -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Multi Use Path Etiquette

It's amazing: he uses it wrong and everyone follows along... On 01/03/2017 01:10 PM, Bob K. wrote: I first heard the term "Fred" as applied to roadies from BikeSnobNYC. He may've been partly responsible for the change in meaning. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Re: Multi Use Path Etiquette

I first heard the term "Fred" as applied to roadies from BikeSnobNYC. He may've been partly responsible for the change in meaning. Bob K. in Baltimore -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: New (to-me) Roadeo!

Nice Roadeo Surely you're not ditching the Sam? But sounds like you may be... I get that you are using the Roadeo as a brevet bikeso fenders, lighting and luggage carrying ability is important...I'd still keep Sam for commuting though, then you would have the best of both worlds On

[RBW] Re: Hungry, Hungry Hunqapillar

Don't worry. I carry lighter loads too. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 7:58:48 AM UTC-7, lum gim fong wrote: > > Whoah! That's about double the weight rated for that rack. Be careful. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: New (to-me) Roadeo!

Welcome to the Roadeo club Don Compton On Monday, January 2, 2017 at 6:50:55 PM UTC-8, Paul Y wrote: > > I just bought this 59cm Roadeo from Tim on the board. > > After six years of living on the Sam and finding no other bike able to > replace its position in the stable, moving to the Roadeo

Re: [RBW] Re: Multi Use Path Etiquette

Rod - yes, that's my understanding of how the term changed, too. That's happened to lots of other words and terms over the years, as well. Take "hacker" for example. That used to mean an electronics hobbyist who fooled around with bread-boarded components back in the day when personal

[RBW] New (to-me) Roadeo!

I approve of Paul Y's new to him Roadeo Bill Lindsay El Cerrito 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Multi Use Path Etiquette

> > everybody can relate .. > > -- 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: Multi Use Path Etiquette

The term "fred" used to be associated with touring cyclists (c.f. the old phreds mailing list), and was sometimes expanded to Fenders and Racks Every Day. Some time in the last decade there was a sense inversion, and the name started getting hung on kitted carbon riders (with the implication

Re: [RBW] Re: Multi Use Path Etiquette

Yes - exactly ! ! ahahahaahahahahahahahah On Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 10:42:21 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > Except to George Carlin. If you're slower than him you're an idiot, and > if you're faster than him you're a maniac. > > On Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 9:05:29 AM UTC-6, Garth

Re: [RBW] Re: Multi Use Path Etiquette

Patrick, that's my sense of humor , some get it, some don't . . it's all good . I ams what I ams and that's all that I ams . . . Pop-eye the sailor man , toot toot ! Or in this case . . . ding a ling a ling long along the trail of life . > -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: New (to-me) Roadeo!

Congrats on the new bike. It is a sweet looking ride! On Monday, January 2, 2017 at 9:50:55 PM UTC-5, Paul Y wrote: > > I just bought this 59cm Roadeo from Tim on the board. > > After six years of living on the Sam and finding no other bike able to > replace its position in the stable, moving

[RBW] Re: Best of 2016

Looking through my pictures I didn't have too many of this year! Here are a few. A few fun rides with sons and friends, though most of my miles are going from A to B alone, and quite unremarkable! On Sunday, January 1, 2017 at 7:40:53 PM UTC-6, stonehog wrote: > >

Re: [RBW] Re: New (to-me) Roadeo!

John having a hard time getting getting in touch with Boulder. -- 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: Multi Use Path Etiquette

Last year in my town a cyclist hit a child, breaking the child's femur on a MUP. He was described as a 30-40 year old white or latino person in racing kit with a red and white bike with red rims. As far as I know they still haven't caught him. -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Re: New (to-me) Roadeo!

Congrats on the new bike! I am also looking for a lighter snappier bike like a Rodeo or Boulder bike. If I got a rodeo I would ask them to put on rack hanger barrels on the fork though. They allow the option now I think. But that's buying new. Last July I traded my Sam frame for a Rambouillet

Re: [RBW] Re: Multi Use Path Etiquette

Except to George Carlin. If you're slower than him you're an idiot, and if you're faster than him you're a maniac. On Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 9:05:29 AM UTC-6, Garth wrote: > > Everyone is a Fred to somebody ! Ahahaha > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Re: New (to-me) Roadeo!

Lum: What does this refer to? On Tue, Jan 3, 2017 at 7:51 AM, lum gim fong wrote: > Even on the phone? > > -- 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

Re: [RBW] New (to-me) Roadeo!

I'll be interested to hear more comparisons with the Sam as you ride the Roadeo more. Oh, please don't weigh it down with a kickstand and racks! You do have the Sam for that! IME, there is a real and distinct pleasure in a light, well designed road bike with top end tires. On Mon, Jan 2, 2017

[RBW] Re: Extreme long johns...

Marino layers work for me down to 27°. That's the coldest I've ever ridden. After about 20 miles my thighs, thigh tendon and kneecaps start complaining from the wintry blasts. Thigh muscles get jumpy/tendons hurt/knee caps ache. This year I might try to use wool tights with the Bouré tight

Re: [RBW] Re: Multi Use Path Etiquette

On 01/03/2017 10:13 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: Garth: f there are no definitions, and one thing means the same thing as anything else, why does that leave you room to pontificate on meaning? So, why do you bother to speak at all? And why should anyone bother to read what you say? Do you

Re: [RBW] Re: Multi Use Path Etiquette

https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/internet-bob On 01/03/2017 09:49 AM, lum gim fong wrote: What's a Bob? You, basically, only you haven't found the group yet. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] Re: Multi Use Path Etiquette

Garth: f there are no definitions, and one thing means the same thing as anything else, why does that leave you room to pontificate on meaning? So, why do you bother to speak at all? And why should anyone bother to read what you say? Do you really believe yourself what you say below? I expect you

Re: [RBW] Re: Multi Use Path Etiquette

Everyone is a Fred to somebody ! Ahahaha so much for definitions as being anything definite, since everything is up for interpretation, everyone walking around trying to figure out the meaning of things . . . Eventually it just makes no sense, since every definition depends on another

[RBW] Hungry, Hungry Hunqapillar

Whoah! That's about double the weight rated for that rack. Be careful. -- 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] WTB Mark's Rack or other small rack solution to fit Joe Appaloosa

Austin, Texas. On Tue, Jan 3, 2017 at 8:48 AM lum gim fong wrote: > You east coast or west coast? > > > > -- > > 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 >

[RBW] FS: Ortlieb, XT V brakes, rain cape -- limbo low prices!

For Sale: All prices are shipped w/in CONUS 1) Shimano Deore XT BR-M750 Dual Parallelogram V-Brakes - very good condition, could use new pad inserts. - $30 2) Ortlieb 5 handlebar bag - yellow and black, in good condition with two bar mounts (one slightly cracked, but fully usable), map case,

[RBW] Re: New (to-me) Roadeo!

Even on the phone? -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Multi Use Path Etiquette

What's a Bob? -- 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] WTB Mark's Rack or other small rack solution to fit Joe Appaloosa

You east coast or west coast? -- 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

[RBW] WTB Mark's Rack or other small rack solution to fit Joe Appaloosa

Hey there, Looking for a Mark's Rack, if anyone has one collecting dust. Or if you're seeing this post and found a better solution you like for the carrying of a basket on a Joe, let me know. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Re: 46-30 crank on an unloaded road bike

Yes, that's what I said. On 01/02/2017 11:04 PM, ted wrote: Steve writes: "... I had a 104" top gear on my 1972 P-15 Paramount as originally delivered. I found it way too high. I changed the freewheel (had no choice, really: the shop destroyed the Regina Oro when trying to remove it for

Re: [RBW] Re: 46-30 crank on an unloaded road bike

I know one can readily replace a 1st position 12 with a 1st position 13 tooth sprocket - I've been doing it for the past 15 years - but I'm not 100% certain you can as easily replace an 11 with a 12. I've asked that question on the forums and have received equivocal answers; perhaps some can

[RBW] Re: New (to-me) Roadeo!

Looks great! I've also been searching for a zippy steel road frame, and I keep coming back to the Roadeo. I've also thought about the Boulder Bicycle Road Sport, but have had zero luck getting in touch with them... On Monday, January 2, 2017 at 9:50:55 PM UTC-5, Paul Y wrote: > > I just bought

Re: [RBW] Re: Multi Use Path Etiquette

exactly On Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 8:05:36 AM UTC-6, Skenry wrote: > > I have never heard the term Fred to denote a racer type persona. It has > been used since the mid80s in person and in magazines to describe what now > is a BoB. > > > -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Re: Multi Use Path Etiquette

I have never heard the term Fred to denote a racer type persona. It has been used since the mid80s in person and in magazines to describe what now is a BoB. On Mon, Jan 2, 2017 at 2:01 PM, George Schick wrote: > The term "fred" seems to have morphed into a myriad of

[RBW] Re: 46-30 crank on an unloaded road bike

This is similar to my issue - I have 48/30 up front, with a 11-28 rear (11,12,13,14,15,17,19,21,24,28). I think I want to buy a 36 chainring but also not sure if this is the crank I will be running long term on this bike or if I should get a different compact double and save the 48/30 for my

[RBW] New (to-me) Roadeo!

Hi Paul. I think you're going to love your Roadeo. I've had one since 2013 but I've never had a day to day comparison until this week because I worked on the road. My Hilsen was with me. I trained for and rode PBP on it and the Roadeo was here in KC, thus I only rode it every 1-3 months, and