[RBW] Re: seeking mixed terrain ride reports near olympia, rainier, gifford pinchot, hood, deschutes, crater lake, and klamath

2012-06-24 Thread Manuel Acosta
Looks good erik. Was planning a similar trip with a buddy of mine. You have any dates in mind? -Manny -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Re: chambray

2012-06-24 Thread Manuel Acosta
Funny that you mention this. I talked to Elizabeth after Grant's book signing/ride. She said sometime late July. Don't know how right this is, I'm hoping earlier. -Manny On Sunday, June 24, 2012 11:58:15 AM UTC-7, All Rounder 2000 wrote: My first edition Riv Seersucker shirt is rather

[RBW] Grant's second book signing in the Marina.

2012-06-14 Thread Manuel Acosta
Pictures proved that riding is fun in the city. When you have a guide(John) that knows where Joe DiMaggio's old house was. http://flic.kr/s/aHsjzSDgEH Much better photos here (not mine, Marc's): http://flic.kr/s/aHsjzXUKwC Cool video Marc made: vimeo.com/44072445 This one is just for kick

[RBW] Re: Honjos

2012-06-14 Thread Manuel Acosta
I can attest to the installation of honjo fenders. It's similar to wrestling a wool sweater on an alligator. While it's sounds impossible it really is. The bike looks good. The dents and scratches will add character to the fenders. On Thursday, June 14, 2012 10:15:06 PM UTC-7, William wrote:

[RBW] Rivendell Rally Bay Area Edition Ride Recap

2012-06-11 Thread Manuel Acosta
Fun day. Grant's book signing at the Warming Hut was greeted by amazing weather and amazing bikes with amazing people. Glad I got to drag Grant along on this trip. It's kinda hard to plan a ride like this for people I don't know. So I figured I would just do a ride and if people wanted

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Rally Bay Area Edition.

2012-06-11 Thread Manuel Acosta
Fun day. Grant's book signing at the Warming Hut was greeted by amazing weather and amazing bikes with amazing people. Glad I got to drag Grant along on this trip. It's kinda hard to plan a ride like this for people I don't know. So I figured I would just do a ride and if people wanted

[RBW] Re: Newbie here, and to RBW

2012-06-10 Thread Manuel Acosta
Another reason why I love the shop. Hard sells are not in anyone vocabulary. Instead of trying sell you a brand new bike, they offered a cheaper way of making the bike more useful. Welcome to the group! On Saturday, June 9, 2012 8:02:34 PM UTC-7, lumpy wrote: so got a chance to meet Grant

[RBW] Re: My New Hunq

2012-06-09 Thread Manuel Acosta
I agree with Smitty. Pictures proved it exists! Otherwise how could we know about your not lying. Congrats on the bike. -Manny On Friday, June 8, 2012 9:39:23 AM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: This post is 98% worthless without pics, but congratulations anyway and I'm sure it's a beauty.

[RBW] Re: Photos from Today's Ride

2012-06-09 Thread Manuel Acosta
My little brother is in Davis. Every time I ride down there Davis the roads all look the same. Thanks for the pictures. I need to plan another trip down there -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Rally Bay Area Edition.

2012-06-09 Thread Manuel Acosta
My little brother says I lack flyer making skills. He told me he could make a better one. http://flic.kr/p/ccTqjs While I agree that this is a better flyer, the typo is just right. I'm not happy with the photo. Feel free to post this around. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: another nice ride on the ship canal

2012-06-09 Thread Manuel Acosta
Agreed. Photos/bike look awesome. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/-hE2kvqHUeEJ. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Rally Bay Area Edition.

2012-06-08 Thread Manuel Acosta
Agreed Corwin. Unfortunately I won't be able to make any morning rides that Sunday morning. I'm more than happy to host any afternoon rides after the book signing. This is why the interweb does really work out for these kind of meetings. I guess we'll decide as a group after the ride. Looking

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Rally Bay Area Edition.

2012-06-08 Thread Manuel Acosta
We'll gather together after the book signing. If you see a group of rivendellish bikes together go with those guys. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Rally Bay Area Edition.

2012-06-08 Thread Manuel Acosta
Figured this needed a flyer. http://flic.kr/p/ccN8vb Feel free to post this around. I figure it would be pompous of me to include the ride afterwards in the flyer since I didn't really ask permission to do a ride. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Saddlebags and smaller bikes

2012-06-07 Thread Manuel Acosta
I suffer from the same issue. I love rear bags for extra stuff but the bag always rubs a hole in the rear. I'm usually partial to rear racks, but never find myself using the rear rack to it's full potential. I have a Nitto m12 rack that I'm going experiment with by throwing on the rear.

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Rally Bay Area Edition.

2012-06-07 Thread Manuel Acosta
Looks like the probably of two ride it is. Morning ride to Fred's for french toast. Afternoon ride after the book signing. As much as I would love to do both. I feel like some quality time with the lady friend is much needed. So might be out for the morning ride. More likely be able to do

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Rally Bay Area Edition.

2012-06-07 Thread Manuel Acosta
Shorter route. Less dirt more urban. 25ish miles. see the best of the city. http://goo.gl/maps/UKOK Any thoughts? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Good day of riding.

2012-06-05 Thread Manuel Acosta
I find myself incredibly lucky and fortunate to be able to do rides this far and this long. I have very supportive love ones and I'm lucky enough that I have the time to do these rides. I find out more about myself every time I do rides like these. For this Populaire I learned that it was okay

[RBW] Re: Riv Rally Midwest

2012-06-05 Thread Manuel Acosta
the Bay Area... Perhaps multiple days, kinda like the Best of the Best... That would be some event, and one that would likely draw riders from around the country. Peace, Bobby On Jun 4, 2:51 am, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: The route sounds and looks amazing. I hope

[RBW] Rivendell Rally Bay Area Edition.

2012-06-05 Thread Manuel Acosta
I hear by open up the table for the first annual (hopefully) Rivendell Rally Bay Area Edition. I know it's kind of late but with school just ending this was the last thing that crossed my mind. But I digress, Mr.Grant PetersEn is book signing/reading near the Warming Hut under the Golden Gate

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Rally Bay Area Edition.

2012-06-05 Thread Manuel Acosta
Link proves that I didn't make it up: http://www.parksconservancy.org/events/retail/meet-the-author-grant.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Rally Midwest

2012-06-04 Thread Manuel Acosta
The route sounds and looks amazing. I hope a Rivendell Rally can be setup like this on the west coast On Sunday, June 3, 2012 5:22:21 PM UTC-7, EricP wrote: Ted, Excellent photos. Glad to have finally met you in person, both at the shop on Thursday and the ride on Saturday. Today's part

[RBW] Re: Sackville Saddlebag Support

2012-06-03 Thread Manuel Acosta
I highly suggest a rack, if your planning any outdoor trip. The carradice quick release is great but the actual support starts to wiggle after a couple bumpy rides. The hupe I hear good things only if you plan on packing light with the bag. Anything heavy and the hupe cuts into your frame. On

[RBW] SF Randonneur Pt Reyes Populaire 115k this Saturday?

2012-06-01 Thread Manuel Acosta
Anyone riding this Saturday? If I finish early I might head to Rivendell afterwords. -Manny -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Re: SF Randonneur Pt Reyes Populaire 115k this Saturday?

2012-06-01 Thread Manuel Acosta
am, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: Anyone riding this Saturday? If I finish early I might head to Rivendell afterwords. -Manny -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web

[RBW] Re: S240 Ride Report- Diablo/TOC 2012

2012-05-31 Thread Manuel Acosta
://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/7274162804/in/photostream/ On Saturday, May 19, 2012 8:06:36 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: One picture to colierate Tommy's first post on the form. Tommy himself riding up Diablo on his new touring bike! http://flic.kr/p/c1uJEd -- You received

[RBW] Sf Randonneurs Mixed Trail Ride.

2012-05-29 Thread Manuel Acosta
Rode with the San Francisco Randonneurs on a mixed trail ride over the Golden Gate Bridge. Route Golden Gate Bridge Reverse Paradise Loop Railroad Grade West Point Inn Milwok Trail Coastal Trail Pizza. The Sam rode well on road, rode better on dirt. No big surprised. The big tires nor

[RBW] 4ish years. Same picture, Different story each time.

2012-05-23 Thread Manuel Acosta
Time to update. A fun little project I've been working on for 4ish year. Same picture, different story each time. Pictures proved that I scoured for hours just looking for these pictures. http://flic.kr/s/aHsjtqKhQw -Manny Panda (that's racist) Acosta -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Bike to school, work week

2012-05-21 Thread Manuel Acosta
Looks like a great time. We want epic jumps on the allrounder! On Monday, May 21, 2012 8:33:06 PM UTC-7, Addison wrote: Thought some might enjoy thisI helped organize an event for bike to school week and we got about 60 kids out on bikes. Even had a police escort for parts which the

[RBW] Re: First S24O of the Year

2012-05-20 Thread Manuel Acosta
I loving the hammock. I think you found some moonshine shindig. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/qBmPRYYgtUkJ. To post to this group,

[RBW] Re: S240 Ride Report- Diablo/TOC 2012

2012-05-19 Thread Manuel Acosta
One picture to colierate Tommy's first post on the form. Tommy himself riding up Diablo on his new touring bike! http://flic.kr/p/c1uJEd -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Thank you

2012-05-19 Thread Manuel Acosta
Nothing beats New Bike Day. Rode the new bike to work. It was funny because my student's seem more excited about the bike then I am. LIke any new shiny thing with wheels, all the kids wanted to ride it. I'm not good at describing the feel of a new steel bike so I'll quote some of the things

[RBW] Re: Top 10 Tips for a 1st Timer S24O?

2012-05-16 Thread Manuel Acosta
Pictures take plenty of pictures and show us how much fun your having to remind us to go out on our bikes. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] S240 Ride Report- Diablo/TOC 2012

2012-05-16 Thread Manuel Acosta
It's kind of hard to write up a ride recap when Anne and Bill did such a beautiful job. I'll do what I can not to be redundant. Like all good trips or experiences it always starts with some challenging event. Like what I tell my students when they start complaining about running the mile, If

Re: [RBW] Re: s240 up diablo?

2012-05-13 Thread Manuel Acosta
, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: I think it's 17 is the campsite with the huge tree. If you could grab that one that would be great. Planning on bringing my hammock that day. On Friday, May 11, 2012 10:26:59 AM UTC-7, EastBayGuy wrote: I Will be heading up

[RBW] Re: s240 up diablo?

2012-05-11 Thread Manuel Acosta
On Thursday, May 10, 2012 5:51:20 AM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: Planning on riding up Monday afternoon to juniper campsites. Tuesday planning to check out the Tour de Cal that running through the south gate of diablo into livermoore. If your interested in doing a s240 and you've never

[RBW] Re: s240 up diablo?

2012-05-11 Thread Manuel Acosta
So right now the to place where were meeting is up in the air. I guess it all depends on where you what to ride from. The north gate of diablo or the south gate. If we ride the north gate we can meet up around 530ish at Walnut Creek Bart. If we ride the SOUTH gate we can meet up around 530ish at

[RBW] Re: s240 up diablo?

2012-05-11 Thread Manuel Acosta
I think it's 17 is the campsite with the huge tree. If you could grab that one that would be great. Planning on bringing my hammock that day. On Friday, May 11, 2012 10:26:59 AM UTC-7, EastBayGuy wrote: I Will be heading up earlier in the Day, So I will meet everyone at Juniper. Any

[RBW] s240 up diablo?

2012-05-10 Thread Manuel Acosta
Planning on riding up Monday afternoon to juniper campsites. Tuesday planning to check out the Tour de Cal that running through the south gate of diablo into livermoore. If your interested in doing a s240 and you've never done one before this is a good first one to do. Pictures of last s240 up

[RBW] Re: s240 up diablo?

2012-05-10 Thread Manuel Acosta
good to pass up. I'll try to make it work. Bill On Thursday, May 10, 2012 5:51:20 AM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: Planning on riding up Monday afternoon to juniper campsites. Tuesday planning to check out the Tour de Cal that running through the south gate of diablo into livermoore

[RBW] Re: Sunday Ride

2012-05-07 Thread Manuel Acosta
Didn't even follow the route planned. Got lost off the gecko found some runty dirt trail had a grand old time. Finished early enough for me to visit my parents. Pictures don't need to prove that it happen. Weenier dogs in baskets do. http://flic.kr/s/aHsjzciF5U -Manny Claro! Claro! Claro!

[RBW] Grant's Book Tour Adventures!

2012-05-07 Thread Manuel Acosta
It was funny because I was just thinking about how his book touring was going and pop there goes a new blug. Looks like he's having a grand old time. His new book is good btw. Things that you get after years of experience from riding a bike all in one book. Lots of interesting things. If your

[RBW] Sunday Ride

2012-05-03 Thread Manuel Acosta
Kinda sick of club rides where no one talks or is too scared of getting this bikes dirty. Planning a mix terrain ride( isn't all rides mix terrain?) from Orinda BART over the Berkley hills into San Leandro on Sunday. Meeting up with buddy Sean at BART around 9ish on a ride that hopefully gets

[RBW] Re: Grant at the New Amsterdam Bike Show

2012-04-24 Thread Manuel Acosta
Darn I'm leaving NYC that Saturday. I guess I'll just see back in California. I did want to have Eben sign my book while I'm here but alas it's fate has it's way my flight is leaving at 5! Darn -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] While working pedicab...

2012-04-17 Thread Manuel Acosta
Most of my time while I'm working pedicab I'm admiring other people's bikes. Here and there I see a Rivendell. While in front of the ferry building last Saturday whie waiting for fares I notice a very familiar Homer with a basket. I told myself that looks like Grant's bike. And low and behold

[RBW] Re: One way to shorten a Honjo fender (Fixed, kinda.)

2012-04-16 Thread Manuel Acosta
Little brother took a hammer to it. He had some quality hammer time with the rear fender. Before: http://flic.kr/p/bM6xT6 After: http://flic.kr/p/byYJ7U -Manny On Friday, April 13, 2012 10:11:13 AM UTC-7, William wrote: U shaped bike rack is genius. Clearly you need something that is the

[RBW] Re: One way to shorten a Honjo fender

2012-04-13 Thread Manuel Acosta
http://flic.kr/p/by5kZj On Friday, April 13, 2012 7:43:38 AM UTC-7, jinxed wrote: Can't see the photo, but if it's got sharp folds in it she's probably a goner. I've tried my hand at hammering aluminum for motorcycle parts and usually end up with splits. Thats with thicker pieces though, so

[RBW] The best thing about biking is biking.

2012-04-12 Thread Manuel Acosta
Now that spring is upon California like any real California spring the rain comes in. But that doesn't stop the Venturing Crew's after-school bike rides! Despite the initial shower we got in the morning there was two kids that wanted to brave the rain and the cold. One of my students Oscar after

[RBW] One way to shorten a Honjo fender

2012-04-12 Thread Manuel Acosta
My little brother caught a nail in his rear honjo fender. Thing went up like an accordion. He wants to take a hammer to it to try to save it. Anyone have any ideas? His picture proved it happen: http://flic.kr/p/by5kZj -Manny -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Any New York Rivendellish shops?

2012-04-10 Thread Manuel Acosta
Planning on heading to New York with the lady friend for spring break. Like any good couple we already picked a day to ourselves where we get to see the beauty of New York without each other. (It's a interesting relationship I know but hey it works for us.) My general belief is that the best

[RBW] Re: Hip Trouble

2012-04-10 Thread Manuel Acosta
Jim sorry about the crash. The human body is an amazing thing. Despite the stresses that we put ourselves through the body can recover from the worse. Having not had personal experience with anyone with a broken hip. I'm pretty sure that you'll be back on the bike in no time. In regards to the

[RBW] Re: SF Randonneurs Populaire this Saturday

2012-04-02 Thread Manuel Acosta
Cycling is one of the only sports that I know where you don't get gratification of what you've done until you're finished. So true in the sport of Randonneuring. If I had to sum up the Last weekend's even in one word it was wet. So wet in fact that out of the 70ish people that registered for

[RBW] Rivendell Camping Pictures now of Flickr!

2012-04-01 Thread Manuel Acosta
Pictures from Rivendell prove that they exist and are awesome. http://flic.kr/s/aHsjyALBGG -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group,

[RBW] Re: Riding In Colorado

2012-03-30 Thread Manuel Acosta
Great pictures. Colorado looks amazing this time of year. The double headbadge is a nice touch. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] SF Randonneurs Populaire this Saturday

2012-03-29 Thread Manuel Acosta
Having been inspired by many people on the forum to ride a Randonneur event, I'm planning to ride the populaire this Saturday. Anyone else going? Any advice for someone who hasn't ridden a Randonneur event before? I'm still kinda worried about the control cards and what not. More importantly what

[RBW] Re: SF Randonneurs Populaire this Saturday

2012-03-29 Thread Manuel Acosta
I'm still trying to egg one of my students into doing this. But he might be in trouble for riding up Mt.Hamiliton after school. He posted it about it so I quote: Most supidest thing ive EVER doen: so it was late after school today and i decided to go for a ride next thing i know is that i feel

[RBW] After-school bike rides

2012-03-25 Thread Manuel Acosta
Battling a nasty cough I'm glad that my students can always make me feel better (albeit spiritually not physically). One of many( hopefully) after-school bike rides. Picture proved it happened: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjzg1Z5B -Manny Did I mention I like being a teacher? Acosta -- You received

[RBW] Re: I'm selling my wool Rivendell Jerseys on ebay

2012-03-22 Thread Manuel Acosta
Gack! I would have bought the whole set if you posted this to the list plus the wool clothing! On Mar 22, 5:25 pm, Tom Norwood tbnorw...@gmail.com wrote: I'm selling two wool Rivendell Jerseys on ebay.  These are the original Woolistic Rivendell Jerseys from back in the day, both are medium,

[RBW] Re: First 200k

2012-03-21 Thread Manuel Acosta
Sounds like an epic trip. I wish I could ride in snow. On Mar 20, 5:49 pm, Brian Hanson stone...@gmail.com wrote: I bailed on the Brewpub Populaire in Oregon to do my first 200k this past Saturday in Bellingham, WA.  It was definitely an experience!  I rode in snow, freezing rain, plenty of

[RBW] Experience is the best Teacher

2012-03-19 Thread Manuel Acosta
They say experience is the teacher of all things. For those that are local and are lucky enough to ride up Mt.Diablo ya'll now how it was riding up Mt.Diablo for the first time. After the ranger station you get one of those What the hell am I doing? moments. Being a teacher I have the unique

[RBW] Re: New Sam Hillborne Color Pre-Sale

2012-03-19 Thread Manuel Acosta
Having seen the new bruise bleu in person I can attest to how great the color is. Emily's new bike is the bruise bleu http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/6845791516/ On Mar 19, 10:43 am, Ryan Ray ryanr...@gmail.com wrote: Love that color. On Monday, March 19, 2012 10:20:37 AM UTC-7,

[RBW] Re: Rode My First Rando Event Today

2012-03-18 Thread Manuel Acosta
the scenery was pretty but the real beauty of the experience was interacting with the people on and along the ride. I'm going to quote you to that. Pictures and ride report are truly inspiring. Looking forward to sfrando pop soon -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Someone scratched my Brooks...advice?

2012-03-18 Thread Manuel Acosta
Just make up an elaborate story about a bear tried attacking you while you were biking. That always works for me. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To

[RBW] Re: Finally a little time to write up some NAHBS reflections with photos

2012-03-09 Thread Manuel Acosta
Great post Addison! It's hard to step back and not be distracted by all the shiny parts and gleaming bikes but you're right. Despite Rivendell not having a booth their presence is very clear in the designs and ideals of the builders there. On Mar 7, 8:02 pm, Addison Wilhite

[RBW] My ride report ( Really long post)

2012-03-06 Thread Manuel Acosta
Riding to NAHBS had a new meaning when I found out that MASHsf was hosting a fixed gear time trial race to NAHBS starting at Pitsburg/Bay Point Bart. Not wanting to carry a backpack the whole way there I decided to join in on the race figuring I can just tag along with the group to Sacramento. A

[RBW] Re: NAHBS

2012-03-02 Thread Manuel Acosta
sweet! anyone know if theres a ride to NAHMBS Sunday? I'll be riding up Saturday and checking out the show. Staying with my brother in Davis then planning to ride Sunday to the convention center from Davis in the Sunday. -Manny -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: NAHBS

2012-03-01 Thread Manuel Acosta
Pencil mustache for me and Riv cap. Leaving the cowboy shirt at home, it's drench from the commute this morning. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To

[RBW] Re: 30 km and 68 stream crossings ( better photos)

2012-02-29 Thread Manuel Acosta
This is awesome! I wish I know more creeks the movies look fun! On Feb 27, 5:32 pm, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote: Paul on his Sam Hillborne and I re-rode the trail we discovered two weeks ago, but this time shortened the approach by driving his truck about 15km south of town so that we

[RBW] Re: Who's going to NAHBS?

2012-02-28 Thread Manuel Acosta
I've ridden the route coming back from davis. It's flatish and windy at some sections. Not particular interesting you either ride really fast through it or you have company to talk to. I was planning on riding to get to the show with minimal stoppage , but if I can get some company it would be

[RBW] Re: Who's going to NAHBS?

2012-02-27 Thread Manuel Acosta
I'll be there. Planning on riding from Pittsburg BART Station around 9:30am. Then depending on how I feel I might riding back Sunday or check out NAHBS and amtrak back. Feel free to join in on the ride! On Feb 27, 6:36 pm, Dave Faller davefaller...@gmail.com wrote: I've always wanted to go to

[RBW] Re: From CR list: Lugged steel racing, early '70s, Addis Ababa, pre Mengistu Haile Miriam.

2012-02-27 Thread Manuel Acosta
Great find. This is such an awesome story. Thanks for sharing On Feb 27, 11:55 am, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/75524220@N03/6787841858/in/set-721576290... A CR lister's portfolio of his father's racing days in Addis; he would have been about my age if

[RBW] Re: FS: 50/50 wool mix Santini jersey's and 650b tires

2012-02-27 Thread Manuel Acosta
Any pictures? On Feb 27, 10:55 am, hobie moho1...@yahoo.com wrote: 1-I have two Santini made in Italy long sleeve 50% wool 50% acrylic jerseys for sale. One is size 3, fits like a medium on the snug side w. three rear buttoned pockets, short zipper front main color is royal blue w.

[RBW] Just another amazing day on a bike.

2012-02-25 Thread Manuel Acosta
Great couple of days of Winter in California. Days like these you don't need epic rides to fulfill your cycling needs just a couple of friends and a little bit of dirt. Some noted adventures. Riding with a buddy of mine who hasn't ridden since his crash a year ago along Redwood Rd. What better

[RBW] Just another amazing day on a bike.

2012-02-24 Thread Manuel Acosta
Great couple of days of Winter in California. Days like these you don't need epic rides to fulfill your cycling needs just a couple of friends and a little bit of dirt. Some noted adventures. Riding with a buddy of mine who hasn't ridden since his crash a year ago along Redwood Rd. What better

[RBW] Re: Joe's birthday ride, AKA, Fire(place) on the mountain

2012-02-21 Thread Manuel Acosta
Happy Birthday Joe! Sounds like a great ride/ birthday. I'm glad I'm not the only one that hears Dueling Banjos whenever I'm in back country. I want to go here and bring up some chairs and a table to play chess! On Feb 21, 9:06 pm, Joe Bunik jbu...@gmail.com wrote: Ha, good bean spillin', Jim!

[RBW] Re: SimpleOne in progess and a question

2012-02-19 Thread Manuel Acosta
Great looking bike Tom. Go with what I do in every life decision flip a coin. In your case flip three coins. Round robin. Let fate decide! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: A Short Trip to RBWHQ

2012-02-19 Thread Manuel Acosta
Agreed. Pictures remind me I need to stop by the shop and restock on some wool long sleeves, then get some advice on my current ride and most importantly camera duel with Harry. Maybe I shall make a ride of it... On Feb 18, 8:26 pm, jimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote: Drove up to try some MUSA

[RBW] What this country needs is a Country Bike

2012-02-17 Thread Manuel Acosta
Found this on trackosaurus. Old article but still relevant for today. http://outyourbackdoor.com/newarticle.php?id=397 -Manny -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Still gone.

2012-02-14 Thread Manuel Acosta
Still holding on hope. If you see it. Let me know. Picture of the flyer. http://flic.kr/p/aVASGg One picture proved that I used the bike to it's fullest. http://flic.kr/p/b8epir -Manny Gone but not forgotten. Acosta -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: a few more bullmoose

2012-02-09 Thread Manuel Acosta
Yes Furthermore Bar sounds like a energy bar that Rivendell makes. Agreed. On Feb 8, 6:56 pm, Geoff mocha...@hotmail.com wrote: +1.  I really like the Furthermore Bar, too.  Good one, Andrew(BSWP)! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: Need help deciding... Soma San Marcos or Revamp an 84 Trek 610...

2012-02-09 Thread Manuel Acosta
Do what I do in great life decisions like this. Flip a coin. That's how I got to be a teacher. Or just go with the San Marcos. Anything Rivendell touches is gold. On Feb 7, 6:05 am, trek610 tspin...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, I am at a cross roads and need some help deciding on how best to spend

[RBW] Re: FS: Assorted Bags

2012-02-04 Thread Manuel Acosta
I knew that bike was 52cm. Congrats with the bike! On Jan 29, 1:19 pm, Linkbeak linkb...@gmail.com wrote: I am the proud new owner of Duy's 52 cm Ram, which I bought to replace a 54 which was a tad too big.  I want to ride this bike long distances, so fit is everything.  Anyway, in case anyone

[RBW] Re: 68cm Atlantis + Traveling to NYC from Feb. 4 to Feb. 12

2012-01-31 Thread Manuel Acosta
I hear a ride up to Mt.Tam! On Jan 30, 9:58 pm, Amit Singh asd...@gmail.com wrote: Manny, you're most welcome.  I've been thinking about shipping this bicycle minus wheels down for our next set of adventures in Marin County and beyond! On Jan 30, 10:35 pm, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco

[RBW] Re: Ride Report

2012-01-31 Thread Manuel Acosta
Love the ride report. I have yet to cross that threshold into randonneuring. Hopefully this summer can put me on the right path. Any suggestions to someone who would want to do something like this but with no prior experience? -Manny On Jan 31, 10:10 am, Brian Hanson stone...@gmail.com wrote:

[RBW] Re: Traveling to NYC from Feb. 4 to Feb. 12

2012-01-30 Thread Manuel Acosta
I want to ride this! Put me on the handlebars. Now you just need to start getting it dirty On Jan 30, 4:25 pm, Amit Singh asd...@gmail.com wrote: Hopefully with the well-loved Atlantis I just inherited and am building up now (thanks Clif)! http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/6792554183/

[RBW] Re: Build kits!

2012-01-26 Thread Manuel Acosta
I like this. Being a stubborn, self-doer of sorts, I dislike not working on my own bike. I believe that we are all makers of our own destiny and we should be have some physical aspect of building or maintaining our own bikes. That way if something breaks or falls off you know it's your fault. On

[RBW] Re: Trouble loading Rivbike.com

2012-01-26 Thread Manuel Acosta
One of my favorite things about the Rivendell website are the pictures. Every picture on the site always reminds me that I should be riding my bike. I say hell with fast loading. Some things are best when slowed down. On Jan 26, 1:51 pm, Dave Rivbike d...@rivbike.com wrote: Yes, the slideshow.

[RBW] Re: Extreme Exercize

2012-01-25 Thread Manuel Acosta
Awww.. So does that me I can't start racing cyclocross now? I was looking forward on hellish training rides, that make me want to throw up... On Jan 25, 5:29 pm, Michael Hechmer mhech...@gmail.com wrote: A while back the Riv Reader published an article challenging the benefits of ultra

[RBW] Re: Blast from the past: RR30 Nitto article

2012-01-24 Thread Manuel Acosta
Awesome. thanks for the repost. One of my goals in life is to collect all the rivenell readers and have them be the only things in my book shelf. On Jan 24, 8:51 pm, Joe Bunik jbu...@gmail.com wrote: Googling around on a combination of obscure keywords turned up this gem, the Nitto interview

[RBW] Re: What kind of mustache wax to use?

2012-01-23 Thread Manuel Acosta
 Lip balm works really good. But for the bold and hungry I find that grease from chicken adobe works well. On Jan 23, 5:29 pm, tarik saleh tariksa...@gmail.com wrote: Rather than trimming my mustache I'd like to curl it up.  What kind of mustache wax have you used?  What do you like?  

[RBW] Re: Brief Weather Respite, Ride, Good Luck in Italy, True Story

2012-01-23 Thread Manuel Acosta
The bird was just christening the bag on it's maiden voyage! Looks good. On Jan 23, 10:48 am, Ryan Ray ryanr...@gmail.com wrote: Saturday I had a ride to Vashon on the calendar. The Thursday before, SNOWPOCALYPSE descended upon the PNW and the ride was cancelled. I had just received a few bike

[RBW] Re: Bay Area Travel/Biking - any place

2012-01-23 Thread Manuel Acosta
Agreed. Don't forget the ever wonderful BART transit. More than able to cut a few hours of your day to get to the beautiful places of the bay area quicker. When in March are you planning to visit? If I'm free, I wouldn't mind showing you guys some prime ride around the area. -Manny On Jan 22,

[RBW] Re: new bars spy shot-- Alba-moose?

2012-01-17 Thread Manuel Acosta
I'm more excited about the knife bike attachment! I sure hope that becomes a Rivendell product! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Photos from the Weekend

2012-01-16 Thread Manuel Acosta
Wow that amazing. Makes me feel bad about myself. My meager 60ish miles on geared road bike seemed hard to me. On Jan 16, 1:07 pm, nawr...@comcast.net wrote: That does it Eric, I cant take it anymore, you have tempted me to my limit with you pix of CA rides, I am moving back! :) Awesome and

[RBW] Re: Sayonara Jay Day

2012-01-15 Thread Manuel Acosta
Agreed. I never really knew Jay as a personally. My visits to the shop always consisted small talks with Jay. Sometimes on a rare occasion, I would catch him around Berkeley and we would exchange cycling nods. I was always star-struck whenever I saw him. The pictures on the site and his videos

[RBW] Re: Snow Ride with Dad

2012-01-15 Thread Manuel Acosta
Ride report made me smile! Pictures make me jealous! All we have here in California is gloomy dark days coming up ahead of us. I won't mind the snow that looks like fun to ride through. Riding in the rain is fun, but only for the first few times. When are you planning to heading back to Cal? On

[RBW] Once upon a ride... (a Homage to Ray Hosler Cycling Adventures.)

2012-01-09 Thread Manuel Acosta
After reading one of Ray Hosler's adventures of him and various of other Bay Area cycling legends attempt to ride over to Portola Park through Big Dipper Ranch.( You can read this story and others on his website here http://rayhosler.wordpress.com/2011/10/02/once-upon-a-ride-2/) It inspired me to

[RBW] Re: The Rivendellian way to carry wheels

2012-01-07 Thread Manuel Acosta
I've done this with some old campy wheels after buying from a garage sale in San Francisco. Rich from Rivendell does this with his orders on his big dummy. I'm pretty sure theres a picture of that floating around the internet somewhere. On Jan 7, 3:25 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:

[RBW] Re: FS: 50cm Rivendell Rambouillet

2012-01-06 Thread Manuel Acosta
*face palm* On Jan 6, 11:50 am, Duy Tran duyhav...@gmail.com wrote: Just want to correct the post it is in fact a 52cm rambo On Dec 29 2011, 3:00 pm, Duy Tran duyhav...@gmail.com wrote: In great shape! Has nitto noodle handlebar shimano brakes along with silver tektro interrupter

[RBW] Re: FS: 50cm Rivendell Rambouillet

2012-01-05 Thread Manuel Acosta
This bike is a beauty. I've had the great opportunity to see this bike in person and I'm kinda sad that Duy is selling it. I'm pretty sure this bike is a 52cm. I would have tried to steal this bike if it was a 50cm. I agreed the bike doesn't really suit Duy's riding style. Before Duy left to LA he

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