Re: [RBW] Re: Opinions on saddlebags? Swift vs. Carradice vs. Sackville

2017-04-15 Thread Shawn Granton
Throwing in my two cents, though I doubt I'll sway anyone: - I've been satisfied with my Carradice bags. Yeah, the newer ones aren't built as well as the old ones, but I like how they work and I like how they look. And they are repairable. And if you hunt around, you can usually

[RBW] Re: PSA: Coffee Outside Bay Area

2017-02-20 Thread Shawn Granton
And very cool that you are doing this, Kellie! Do you plan on doing this every Saturday? -Shawn -- 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: PSA: Coffee Outside Bay Area

2017-02-20 Thread Shawn Granton
On Sunday, February 19, 2017 at 12:01:27 PM UTC-8, Kellie wrote: > > *Chasing Mailboxes* has "Coffee Friday," @foundinthemountains (Vancouver) > has #coffeeoutsideyvc. > Don't forget about Portland! We have #pdxcoffeeoutside on Fridays at 7 am. Follow on instagram at @pdxcoffeeoutside

[RBW] Re: MUSA pre-order

2017-02-17 Thread Shawn Granton
Since the tide seems to be moving towards "no contrasting gusset", I'll put in the contrary vote and say I DO actually like the contrasting color schemes. I have grey/blue and butterscotch/olive. I can see why some don't like it, and I hope that Riv offers some "solid" color schemes. But I do

Re: [RBW] FS: Vintage Deore components, cages, tires, and more

2017-02-10 Thread Shawn Granton
Okay, update. Rear derailleur and VO cage sold, everything else still remains. I lowered the prices on some of the stuff. If this stuff doesn't move by the weekend, I may go the ebay/Craigslist route (with regular prices reinstituted.) So now is the time to act! And if you are interested, please

Re: [RBW] FS: Vintage Deore components, cages, tires, and more

2017-02-08 Thread Shawn Granton
UPDATE: VO cage and rear derailleur gone. Everything else still available. -Shawn No one actually looks at email signatures anymore, but here goes nothing: http://urbanadventureleague.wordpress.com/ http://societyofthreespeeds.wordpress.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/urbanadventureleaguepdx/

[RBW] FS: Vintage Deore components, cages, tires, and more

2017-02-07 Thread Shawn Granton
Hello folks, time to clean out some of the unused stuff. If you are interested, let me know. If you are in the Portland metro area, we can arrange a meetup at either my home in NE (Woodlawn) or at work on SE Hawthorne. Cash payment preferred. If you are not in the area, I will ship it to you,

Re: [RBW] Reliable BIke Shop in Vancouver BC to pack up a bike

2017-01-28 Thread Shawn Granton
Dream seems like a good choice. Bike Doctor on Broadway (across from MEC) should also work. -Shawn who doesn't even live in Vancouver! On Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 4:36:34 PM UTC-8, ericf3 wrote: > > Reckless has done 2 bikes for me, great job; and my favorite shop, Dream > Cycles is

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

2016-12-27 Thread Shawn Granton
I've been using a moka pot pretty much daily for the past ten years. I got a stainless steel one from IKEA (horrors) back then and still use that same one. (Mine was made in Italy, the newer ones offered by the Swedish retailer are Chinese made.) And turn the other way, but I clean that pot

Re: [RBW] Re: Who makes Canvas Panniers now?

2016-12-20 Thread Shawn Granton
North St is GREAT, and I have/had several pairs of panniers of theirs over the years. However, they don't do canvas, and their look is a bit more on the modern side. -Shawn Yeah, this electronic communiqué comes from "a device". http://urbanadventureleague.wordpress.com/

[RBW] Re: Who makes Canvas Panniers now?

2016-12-20 Thread Shawn Granton
I haven't used them yet, but I have been looking at Ironweed's offerings: http://www.ironweedbp.com/panniers.html And of course, there's always Carradice. The Anhaica bags Garth mentions look good, too. yours, Shawn -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Re: OT PSA: Ibex merino shirts at Sierra Trading Post

2016-10-29 Thread Shawn Granton
adieRyan <ryansub...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> sweet deal for Merino T's thanks for the PSA order in >> >> >> On Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 5:39:40 PM UTC-7, Shawn Granton wrote: >>> >>> Hello folks- >>> >>> >>> Just

[RBW] OT PSA: Ibex merino shirts at Sierra Trading Post

2016-10-27 Thread Shawn Granton
Hello folks- Just saw that Sierra Trading Post has gotten in A BUNCH of merino wool t-shirts from Ibex. I just ordered a few! The supplies are pretty limited, so doubt they'd last more than a few days. And most of them are about $40, though the 87% wool/13% nylon shirt is just $25! See what

[RBW] Re: FS: Deore shifters/pedals, Brand V barrel bag, wool vest, and more!

2016-10-27 Thread Shawn Granton
OK, bump. I still have a few things left that I'd like to get rid of, so I've lowered prices. Consider this a 48 hour sale of sorts: If I don't get bites by 10 pm Pacific Time on Saturday, the stuff will no longer be offered. I may sit on the items for awhile, donate, or in the case of a few

[RBW] Re: FS: Deore shifters/pedals, Brand V barrel bag, wool vest, and more!

2016-10-22 Thread Shawn Granton
Sale pending on saddle bag support and vest. Other stuff still available! -Shawn -- 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: Deore shifters/pedals, Brand V barrel bag, wool vest, and more!

2016-10-22 Thread Shawn Granton
Hello all! I just keep on finding more and more stuff to purge! All of these items are available for pickup either the Woodlawn neighborhood (NE) or on SE Hawthorne in Portland, Oregon. We can do cash payment for local pickup. If you are from afar, I will ship items in the US. Please let me know

[RBW] Re: The first of what we hope are several very interesting reviews of the Clementine, from Lovely Bicycle

2016-09-08 Thread Shawn Granton
On Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 6:47:34 PM UTC-7, Mark in Beacon wrote: > > I have the exact opposite take. Annie is "beside herself" after a five > minute ride around the block because she "expected to immediately fall in > love with the Clementine...but unfortunately the upright stance

[RBW] FS: Shimano Deore "deerhead" thumbshifters

2016-09-08 Thread Shawn Granton
Hey all, I've got a set of Shimano Deore “deerhead” thumb shifters for sale. Model number SL-M700. Yes, the legendary beefy first generation Deore shifters that came stock on many a decent mountain bike in the mid-80’s, before the advent of SIS. (The shifters I am selling are only friction.)

Re: [RBW] FS: MUSA Knickers, Nitto Technomic Stem, other bike and camping bits

2016-08-26 Thread Shawn Granton
Well, that was fast! Bundle and Stow tool rool, sleeping bag liner, map case, basket, baguette bag, Nitto stem, and MUSA knickers claimed. What's left: - Fibrax “raincheater” brake pads for steel rims, caliper brake style. Provides better braking for steel rims due to the abrasive material

[RBW] FS: MUSA Knickers, Nitto Technomic Stem, other bike and camping bits

2016-08-26 Thread Shawn Granton
Hey all, it’s time for that once in awhile purging of goods and parts! I have a selection of bike parts, camping gear, and clothing available. All of these items are used unless indicated otherwise. Please ask if you have questions about specific items, but you can also google it to find

[RBW] Re: FS: Big Guy Shirts

2016-08-26 Thread Shawn Granton
Zack, what size is the flannel? XXL? -Shawn On Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 10:17:30 PM UTC-7, Zack wrote: > > Patagonia Chambray XXL Bluffside, Bluish Grey, worn once and washed, *25 > Shipped.* > > Rivendell Cowboy Flannel, Blue, worn once,* 75 shipped. (this > one

Re: [RBW] Re: If you were going to design a poor man's faux Riv "just ride" bicycle ....

2016-08-13 Thread Shawn Granton
On Sat, Aug 13, 2016 at 6:01 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: > After reading a couple of other responses: my complaint is only about the > Sports (well, and the rod braked roadster, Indian version). Sprites are > fine; I'm sure that a Raleigh Superbe would be different, too. Hell,

[RBW] Re: FS: late 80's KHS Montana

2016-08-13 Thread Shawn Granton
On Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 6:02:17 AM UTC-7, franklyn wrote: > > I have respaced the rear drop out to 130mm and installed the headset. I > was about to install the stem when I realized that it uses a less common > standard steerer tube with inner diameter of 21.1mm (or .833"). After some

Re: [RBW] Re: If you were going to design a poor man's faux Riv "just ride" bicycle ....

2016-08-12 Thread Shawn Granton
On Fri, Aug 12, 2016 at 5:54 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: > Thanks for all the interesting replies. I stand by "ungainly" for the > Raleigh Spriteses I've owned, and I've owned at least 3. I would guess that > a Superbe is a rather different beast? > And I still stand by my

Re: [RBW] Re: If you were going to design a poor man's faux Riv "just ride" bicycle ....

2016-08-11 Thread Shawn Granton
On Thu, Aug 11, 2016 at 10:20 AM, masmojo wrote: > I do have a old Raleigh Mountain Tour 650b mountain sort of hybrid that I > envision being just what you described, but we will see how she turns out!? > Is this the fabled Raleigh Tamarack? -Shawn No one actually

Re: [RBW] Re: If you were going to design a poor man's faux Riv "just ride" bicycle ....

2016-08-10 Thread Shawn Granton
Some nice bikes there, Mark! -Shawn No one actually looks at email signatures anymore, but here goes nothing: http://urbanadventureleague.wordpress.com/ http://societyofthreespeeds.wordpress.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/urbanadventureleaguepdx/ http://bikesspottedpdx.tumblr.com/

[RBW] Re: If you were going to design a poor man's faux Riv "just ride" bicycle ....

2016-08-10 Thread Shawn Granton
On Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at 11:19:33 AM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > " I will go ponder this supposed "ungainliness" " > > Just don't ponder it ponderously. Then you'd be back to both ponderous > and ungainly, supposedly. > > Oh no! I will not attempt any ponderous pondering. When I

[RBW] Re: If you were going to design a poor man's faux Riv "just ride" bicycle ....

2016-08-10 Thread Shawn Granton
And back to Patrick's question: Yeah, an 80's to earlyish 90's MTB (steel, rigid) or even some of the earlier 90's steel hybrids make good "poor mans" just ride style bikes. I love my 1984 Raleigh Crested Butte for this.

[RBW] Re: If you were going to design a poor man's faux Riv "just ride" bicycle ....

2016-08-10 Thread Shawn Granton
ike ride later today over some rough dirt roads and up a hill. <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GW0iM6c3KWA/V6ttrZ_jenI/Apg/ryom1MQaJTAtoGSRgmhvUTH3ffl3b238QCLcB/s1600/28836886925_532dded474_z.jpg> Sincerely, Shawn Granton El Presidente, Society of Three Speeds https://societyofth

Re: [RBW] Rival Party in PDX

2016-06-25 Thread Shawn Granton
No. Now we need to have a party to rival John's! ;-) -Shawn On Friday, June 24, 2016 at 8:25:56 PM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote: > > Darn autocorrect … subject should be “Rivelo” party. > > --Eric Norris > campyo...@me.com > www.campyonly.com > campyonlyguy.blogspot.com > > On Jun 24, 2016, at 8:22

Re: [RBW] Re: Gifford Pinchot NF

2016-05-11 Thread Shawn Granton
Note about Babyshoe Pass, Forest Road 23, which traverses the pass, will be CLOSED this year, at least on the north side. http://www.columbian.com/news/2016/may/08/gifford-pinchot-forest-road-no-23-wont-open-in-2016/ -Shawn -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Portland Oregon Coast Willamette Valley suggestion sought

2016-05-08 Thread Shawn Granton
I really like the Nestucca River Road. It's one of the quietest ways out, a lot quieter than 6 or 26. It does feature the biggest climb, but it's a nice downhill cruise along the Nestucca River to 101. There's also a couple miles of gravel, which scares off a lot of the automotive traffic.

[RBW] Re: FS: Pair Schwalbe Big Bens 26x2.15 in BROWN

2016-05-01 Thread Shawn Granton
Big Bens are GREAT, and I'd probably buy these if I wasn't already well (over) stocked in them. But to slightly hijack this thread (sorry), Rob, I hear you about the tight clearances with these tires older mountain bikes. I tried to install Big Bens on my 84 Raleigh Crested Butte, and ran into

[RBW] March bike stuff tag sale

2016-03-04 Thread Shawn Granton
Hello friends- March is here! And that means cleaning out the parts bins of things I’m not using and don’t need anymore. So maybe you want or need? All prices listed are in US dollars and DO NOT INCLUDE SHIPPING. Please contact me to see what shipping would look like. Payment will be via

Re: [RBW] Re: NAHBS in Sacramento Feb. 26 - 28

2016-02-10 Thread Shawn Granton
On Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 7:55:12 AM UTC-8, Evan Baird wrote: > > FYI, at least some of the Motels 6 will kick you out and cancel your > reservation if you have bikes. No storage room or even lockup allowed. Also > apparently prositution busts are a regular occurrence at least at the >

[RBW] Re: And a Hunqapillar Dirt Drop build from Gravel & Grind

2016-02-08 Thread Shawn Granton
Looks very nice! Didn't realize that Nitto did dirt drop bars. When I built up my Bantam, I used the Origin 8 Gary bars because they were one of the few 25.4 options that would work with the Nitto dirt drop stem. -Shawn

[RBW] Re: Riv bike packing documentary

2016-02-01 Thread Shawn Granton
On Monday, February 1, 2016 at 7:22:01 AM UTC-8, Mark Reimer wrote: > > Same here Deacon, I got all jazzed up for a second thinking there was a > new Riv bikepacking video! > Well Mark, I think you are the one to do a video! I don't think I'm alone in saying I would watch a video of one of

[RBW] Re: F/S: Nitto, Clement, Velocity/Paul wheels, assorted goodies : )

2016-01-31 Thread Shawn Granton
Are the Col de la Vie tires 650A or 650B? (yep, they are 650B) -- 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: 45cm Clementine Frameset

2016-01-29 Thread Shawn Granton
Rivelo is on winter break. John won't be back in the shop until Saturday February 6. -Shawn On Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 4:15:36 PM UTC-8, David Banzer wrote: > > I did not. I assumed they just had completes, but certainly is worth a > call. I'll give them a ring. > David > Chicago > > On

[RBW] Re: Grab Sack and fanny pack for sale

2016-01-29 Thread Shawn Granton
Are these items still for sale? I sent a PM requesting pics of the fanny pack a few days ago, but haven't heard back. Maybe the message didn't get delivered? In any case, I am interested in the fanny pack. yours, Shawn On Monday, January 25, 2016 at 9:25:44 AM UTC-8, Michael Williams wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: 45cm Clementine Frameset

2016-01-29 Thread Shawn Granton
://bikesspottedpdx.tumblr.com/ Un-electronic mail goes here: P O Box 14185, Portland OR 97293-0185 On Fri, Jan 29, 2016 at 11:55 AM, Shawn Granton < urbanadventurelea...@gmail.com> wrote: > Er, I don't think this was the thread you intended to respond to, Irving. > > No one actually looks at e

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: 45cm Clementine Frameset

2016-01-29 Thread Shawn Granton
day, January 29, 2016 at 10:17:46 AM UTC-8, Shawn Granton wrote: >> >> Rivelo is on winter break. John won't be back in the shop until Saturday >> February 6. >> -Shawn >> >> On Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 4:15:36 PM UTC-8, David Banzer wrote: >>> >&g

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: "Biketinkers Union" patches

2016-01-17 Thread Shawn Granton
On Sun, Jan 17, 2016 at 2:11 PM, Philip Williamson < philip.william...@gmail.com> wrote: > JOIN ALL THE CLUBS! > > I see you are right! That's very funny. Three posts in one day. Tarik > needs to chime in with a full TSBC kit. > > I think I'm in all the clubs, now. > I've been harassing Tarik to

[RBW] Society of Three Speeds membership kits on sale

2016-01-16 Thread Shawn Granton
Hello Bunch, I know at least a few of you here are three speed owners and enthusiasts on this list. And a few of you here are already members! But seeing Brad's ACW post earlier reminded me that I should post here about the sale I'm having on Society of Three Speeds membership kits. Until the end

[RBW] Re: FS: "Biketinkers Union" patches

2016-01-16 Thread Shawn Granton
Nice job, Phil! I just pre-ordered mine. Today is shaping up to be a day of "bike club" gear! ;-) -Shawn -- 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] FS Misc, mostly vintage bits; bullmoose, super setback post, pedals, cranks, levers

2016-01-08 Thread Shawn Granton
On Friday, January 8, 2016 at 9:15:22 AM UTC-8, EGNolan wrote: > > Cro-Mo Bullmoose from Schwinn Sierra: $25 > Quick question: is the Bullmoose a 1 inch stem? I have a set of Bullmoose bars from my Raleigh Crested Butte from that era (1984), but it was 21.1. I know that early era mountain

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Canvas Bags.

2016-01-08 Thread Shawn Granton
Yeah! I own two of Mr. Treetop's bags, and they are great. A bargain, too. Wait, I just bought another, so now up to three! -Shawn On Friday, January 8, 2016 at 4:38:26 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Unsolicited product endorsement: I bought one of the basket bags, and > it's great!

Re: [RBW] Re: rear racks for long chainstays

2015-11-29 Thread Shawn Granton
Hmm, where have I seen that first photo Garth posted? OH yeah, I took it! https://www.flickr.com/photos/urbanadventureleaguepdx/6077657928/in/album-72157626947821176/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: rear racks for long chainstays

2015-11-28 Thread Shawn Granton
I know that Jandd is nowhere near as "sexy" as Nitto or Tubus, but I had an Expedition rear rack on my (what now can be called) moderately length'd chainstay Long Haul Trucker for years. It worked well. The length of the rack is 16.75 inches, 3 inches longer than their standard rack.

Re: [RBW] Portland Nov 4 to the 14th

2015-11-04 Thread Shawn Granton
Hey Morgan and Eric- Glad you are coming to town! Hope ya brought your raingear! A bunch of us are doing a mixed terrain/pavement ride on Saturday November 14 just east of Portland. Full deets here: https://urbanadventureleague.wordpress.com/2015/11/02/chehalem-ridge-ramble-ii-sat-14-nov/ We'd

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Dyno light, pedals, map holder, bike!

2015-10-09 Thread Shawn Granton
-electronic mail goes here: P O Box 14185, Portland OR 97293-0185 On Wed, Oct 7, 2015 at 8:23 PM, Shawn Granton < urbanadventurelea...@gmail.com> wrote: > Update: I still have the pedals, mapholder, and bike. I'm reducing the > price of the pedals to $50 and the bike to $200. Conta

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Dyno light, pedals, map holder, bike!

2015-10-07 Thread Shawn Granton
Update: I still have the pedals, mapholder, and bike. I'm reducing the price of the pedals to $50 and the bike to $200. Contact me if you are interested. -Shawn -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: What do you all think of this Northwest tour?

2015-10-05 Thread Shawn Granton
Like Robert, I haven't ridden your specific route through Gifford Pinchot National Forest, but I've ridden near there, to the west of your planned route. Nice riding, but be prepared for the lack of services. Also, I'd take Mark's advice and ride up to Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park.

[RBW] Re: FS: Dyno light, pedals, map holder, bike!

2015-10-04 Thread Shawn Granton
On Sunday, October 4, 2015 at 4:16:57 AM UTC-7, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > > That first year Crested Butte is a sweet ride (and a hard one to find). > Sorry it's too small for me (sigh of relief)... Indeed it is! And yeah, the bike is a bit on the small side for me. Also, to update: The light

Re: [RBW] Coffee outside.

2015-10-03 Thread Shawn Granton
On Friday, October 2, 2015 at 7:46:22 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: > > Do I have to commit to it now? > I already signed you up! ;-) -Shawn -- 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] FS: Dyno light, pedals, map holder, bike!

2015-10-02 Thread Shawn Granton
Hello folks- It's time to get rid of stuff I no longer need or use anymore, including the beloved Crested Butte. Local pickup in Portland, OR, cash payment preferred. Out of town folks: I'll ship anything for a extra shipping fee. Feel free to ask questions, etc. And please contact me off list!

[RBW] Re: FS: Dyno light, pedals, map holder, bike!

2015-10-02 Thread Shawn Granton
Forgot to mention: Paypal would be the method of payment if you are not local. -Shawn -- 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: So why no Titanium Wald basket?

2015-09-08 Thread Shawn Granton
One thing I wish Wald would update with the smaller baskets is the reinforcement "bands" they have on the super large Newsboy basket. That way the thinner tubes wouldn't snap at the connection points. It would make them heavier, yes, but stronger and longer lasting overall. -Shawn No one

[RBW] Re: So why no Titanium Wald basket?

2015-09-08 Thread Shawn Granton
I think the bigger and better question to ask is: How can x bike component company make their components Manny-proof? ;-) With all my love, Shawn -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] Classic Raleigh 3-Speed Sport FS in Sacramento

2015-08-09 Thread Shawn Granton
On Saturday, August 8, 2015 at 5:00:26 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: Having owned 3 or 4 of these, I have to say that, for me, the Schwinn Collegiate with 1X5 stem-shifted-Alvit transmission was far nicer to ride; so was the tourist-bar'd 5 speed Sprite, (not to mention the higher-zoot,

Re: [RBW] Classic Raleigh 3-Speed Sport FS in Sacramento

2015-08-09 Thread Shawn Granton
On Sun, Aug 9, 2015 at 10:50 AM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: P.S. I was having a brain freeze … I meant “Superbe,” not “Prestige.” Superbe Superbe, Eric! ;-) -Shawn No one actually looks at email signatures anymore, but here goes nothing:

Re: [RBW] Classic Raleigh 3-Speed Sport FS in Sacramento

2015-08-09 Thread Shawn Granton
On Sun, Aug 9, 2015 at 10:27 AM, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.com wrote: The Raleigh Superbe was another beautiful rider. Tough to compare the Nottingham 3-speeds (Raleigh, Rudge, Robin Hood, Humber, Dunelt, BSA, Triumph, etc.) to anything else... They had their own unique, swift

[RBW] Re: sf-la ride report, gear review

2015-07-05 Thread Shawn Granton
On Friday, July 3, 2015 at 3:27:59 PM UTC-7, dougP wrote: *bicycling the pacific coast-* infuriatingly useless the majority of the time, yet a real life saver on occassion. there has got to be a better carry-along book/map/guide for this trip. The original edition came out sometime in

[RBW] Re: Visting Portland

2015-05-27 Thread Shawn Granton
On Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 8:58:18 AM UTC-7, Andrew Drummond wrote: Sounds like you'll be here for Pedalpalooza - lots of fun rides are scheduled. Aside from that, I'd recommend Leif Erickson Rd. in Forest Park (steep climb up paved then dirt roads from St. Helens/Hwy. 30 up to the

Re: [RBW] Re: Visting Portland

2015-05-27 Thread Shawn Granton
And it rains all the time! Yeah, this electronic communiqué comes from a device. http://urbanadventureleague.wordpress.com/ http://societyofthreespeeds.wordpress.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/urbanadventureleaguepdx/ http://bikesspottedpdx.tumblr.com/ Un-electronic communiqués at P O Box

[RBW] Re: Rubena Flash tires from RBW

2015-05-26 Thread Shawn Granton
Rubena is a Czech tire manufacturer, as as far as I know, the only all-European tire production company. While Schwalbe, Continental, etc. are European tire companies, much of their production is done in Asia and other places, while every Rubena tire is made in the Czech Republic. They've been

[RBW] Re: Portland Tweed Ride

2015-04-16 Thread Shawn Granton
On Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 11:02:40 AM UTC-7, Lynne Fitz wrote: couldn't say, but here is Shawn Granton's photoset: https://www.flickr.com/photos/urbanadventureleaguepdx/sets/72157649638960093/ Which is to say that someone on this list went! ;-) -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] Re: Coffee Outside

2015-03-29 Thread Shawn Granton
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-U_oygs7WXgA/VRguGmVCkRI/AU8/mSkuYHTXrdk/s1600/7040811007_bbc731552d_z.jpg https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CG6XUApgw0k/VRguCjtv7eI/AU0/L7PNb9VHt2Y/s1600/7040808761_52b6158b7e_z.jpg For coffee outside, I don't have a standard setup, as I play

Re: [RBW] Re: Coffee Outside

2015-03-29 Thread Shawn Granton
, 2015 at 9:54:16 AM UTC-7, Shawn Granton wrote: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-U_oygs7WXgA/VRguGmVCkRI/AU8/mSkuYHTXrdk/s1600/7040811007_bbc731552d_z.jpg https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CG6XUApgw0k/VRguCjtv7eI/AU0/L7PNb9VHt2Y/s1600/7040808761_52b6158b7e_z.jpg For coffee

Re: [RBW] Planning first longish bike tour in Oregon. Suggestions?

2015-02-26 Thread Shawn Granton
On Thu, Feb 26, 2015 at 9:28 PM, shawn m. smula...@gmail.com wrote: +1 on Robert's route. I would note, however, that the stretch of Highway 101 north of Raymond to the Highway 107 junction is (or was when I rode it in 2012) logging truck hell. I've also taken Highway 6 over the Coast Range

[RBW] Re: Klean Kanteen Conversion Questons

2015-02-25 Thread Shawn Granton
I've been using Kleen Kanteen for years, both uninsulated for bicycle water bottles and the insulated for a coffee mug (and yes, hate the coffee mug lid so I just use the regular screwtop.) I also use Hydro Flask, which are also good. Haven't used them for boiling water, though. As for bottle

[RBW] Re: Planning first longish bike tour in Oregon. Suggestions?

2015-02-25 Thread Shawn Granton
Hey Mark- Welcome to Oregon! But I noticed that your plans don't seem to give any time for, y'know, exploring Portland itself. I can tell you from experience that Portland is slightly different than Winnipeg. ;-) Anyways, I think that a North Coast Loop would be good option to get ocean and

Re: [RBW] Re: Very cool bottle dynamo, CNC machined in Germany

2015-01-03 Thread Shawn Granton
On Sat, Jan 3, 2015 at 4:39 AM, Matthew J matthewj...@gmail.com wrote: If your goal is to just be seen there is a lot worth buying in the $50.00 range. If you hope to actually see the road/path and obstructions in time to react, the optics on the 'high-tech' stuff is more than neat. The

Re: [RBW] Re: Very cool bottle dynamo, CNC machined in Germany

2015-01-02 Thread Shawn Granton
Another economical and functional bottle dynamo is the AXA HR. Not as easy to find in the US, though you can get it via Dutch Bike Bits: http://www.dutchbikebits.com/index.php?route=product/productproduct_id=131 I used one for a year on a couple bikes, and it worked well, though yes, a little

[RBW] Re: Dyno Rack Light with no rear rack?

2014-12-16 Thread Shawn Granton
Do you have fenders on your bike? I've used fender mounted rear dynolights on my bike, so I don't have to worry about using a rear rack. -Shawn On Tuesday, December 16, 2014 9:44:33 AM UTC-8, DS wrote: Anyone have a hack to attach a Dyno rear rack light to a fender, seatpost, or rack

[RBW] Re: FS: VO Baguette handlebar bag, plus sleeping bag liner and handlebars

2014-12-15 Thread Shawn Granton
The bag-typed items have SOLD. I still have the Civia Duponts for sale for $10, local pickup in Portland only. -Shawn -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: VO Baguette handlebar bag, plus sleeping bag liner and handlebars

2014-12-15 Thread Shawn Granton
pickup only? I wouldn't think shipping would be more than $15. Granted, that's more than what you're asking for the bars, but, you noted they retailed for $55 new. On Mon, Dec 15, 2014 at 12:33 PM, Shawn Granton urbanadventurelea...@gmail.com wrote: The bag-typed items have SOLD. I still have

[RBW] FS: VO Baguette handlebar bag, plus sleeping bag liner and handlebars

2014-12-12 Thread Shawn Granton
Hey all- I've got a few bike/camping things up for sale. Payment via PayPal. Contact me off-list if you want. - VO Baguette Bag: $25 shipped in the US - Cocoon Microfiber sleeping bag liner: $15 shipped in the US Buy both of the above for $35 shipped. Details here:

[RBW] Re: knicker socks

2014-12-08 Thread Shawn Granton
On Monday, December 8, 2014 1:29:54 PM UTC-8, Ron Mc wrote: people who have asked about merino wool socks to wear with their knickers, sierratradingpost has Falke Tiago in stock. With today's coupon code, they're $14. CPR65516 ...except that the Falke Tiago are 98% cotton, with 2%

[RBW] Re: Thankful for rain

2014-12-05 Thread Shawn Granton
Wait, Californians have discovered fenders? ;-) Yes, fenders come in handy, especially when you have to ride through the occasional big puddle. Which happens sometimes here in the rainy Northwest. So we are very thankful for fenders!

Re: [RBW] FS: 1992 Bridgestone XO-3, 57 cm

2014-10-29 Thread Shawn Granton
here: P O Box 14185, Portland OR 97293-0185 On Fri, Oct 24, 2014 at 3:34 PM, Shawn Granton urbanadventurelea...@gmail.com wrote: Hello all- Yes, yes, the thinning of the herd continues, and I’ve decided to part with my Bridgestone XO-3. I’ve had it for a year and a half, have had fun

[RBW] Re: Conti Speed Ride?

2014-10-28 Thread Shawn Granton
I had these for about six months or so on my XO-3. They were ok tires, at least in the ride quality department. (Note: I am not the best person to determine ride quality.) However, I got a good number of flats. I finally replaced them when it moved into the flat a week department. -Shawn On

[RBW] FS: Carradice Lowsaddle Longflap, Brooks B67, Planet Bike Cascadia fenders

2014-10-24 Thread Shawn Granton
Hello all! A bit of fall parts cleaning in order to make room for some new stuff. The Carradice and Brooks are available for shipping in the US and payment via paypal. The fenders are only for local pickup in Portland, Oregon, in one of two places: SE Hawthorne Blvd or the Woodlawn

[RBW] FS: 1992 Bridgestone XO-3, 57 cm

2014-10-24 Thread Shawn Granton
Hello all- Yes, yes, the thinning of the herd continues, and I’ve decided to part with my Bridgestone XO-3. I’ve had it for a year and a half, have had fun with it, done a lot with/to it, but it’s time to move on, and sell it while it’s still in a “really good” state. This bike is ready for

Re: [RBW] FS: Carradice Lowsaddle Longflap, Brooks B67, Planet Bike Cascadia fenders

2014-10-24 Thread Shawn Granton
/urbanadventureleaguepdx/ http://bikesspottedpdx.tumblr.com/ Un-electronic mail goes here: P O Box 14185, Portland OR 97293-0185 On Fri, Oct 24, 2014 at 3:31 PM, Shawn Granton urbanadventurelea...@gmail.com wrote: Hello all! A bit of fall parts cleaning in order to make room for some new stuff

Re: [RBW] Photos from a Sunday Ride in Oregon

2014-10-22 Thread Shawn Granton
Yeah, nice photos! You lucked out with this past weekend, today it's going to be dumping rain in Portland. Do you have a link to the route map? -Shawn On Tuesday, October 21, 2014 10:31:31 AM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote: I just got back, and I miss it, too. --Eric Norris campyo...@me.com

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter Riding Pants

2014-10-18 Thread Shawn Granton
On Sat, Oct 18, 2014 at 6:58 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: I think it only gets into the 50s for three or four days of the year, so nope, not missing too much... Would that be defined as a Polar Vortex then? ;-) -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Winter Riding Pants

2014-10-17 Thread Shawn Granton
When it gets cold and wet enough in the Pacific NW (say like next month), I pull out the old military wool surplus pants. The pair I've owned for about 7 years came from the local army surplus for like $10, probably (East) German origin. Good thick wool that is great for cold and wet. I had

[RBW] Re: Dynohub wheelset WITH GOODIES!

2014-10-09 Thread Shawn Granton
What size are the wheels? 700C? -Shawn -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group,

[RBW] Re: For Sale: Schwalbe, MKS, Abus

2014-09-23 Thread Shawn Granton
On Tuesday, September 23, 2014 10:35:31 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Lock has found a new home on a Raleigh 3 speed in lovely Portland, OR. Actually, the old Raleigh 3 speed already has an ABUS lock. This one is going on something called a Bridgestone XO-3. ;-) -Shawn -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: For Sale: Schwalbe, MKS, Abus

2014-09-23 Thread Shawn Granton
On Tue, Sep 23, 2014 at 10:46 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: There's a 3 involved in the name somehow!!! De La Soul told me it's the magic number. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Trip Report: Bike Tour in the Puget Sound and San Juans

2014-09-08 Thread Shawn Granton
Hello friends- I also got around to recapping my tour in Washington State in August. Good times. Thoughts here: http://urbanadventureleague.wordpress.com/2014/08/12/islands-and-sounds-tour-quick-recap/ http://urbanadventureleague.wordpress.com/2014/09/08/islands-and-sound-tour-a-recap/ And

Re: [RBW] Re: More details about the medium Sackville saddle bag

2014-09-08 Thread Shawn Granton
SE Conn, huh? I was most familiar with the SW part, but SE is pretty nice. I have three Carradice bags, all longflaps: Lowsaddle, Nelson, and Camper. I like them all, and the Camper is rather large, 24L, great for touring. The Dill Pickle bags look well constructed, but as Bob Cook noted, the

[RBW] Ride/Trip Report: Labor Day weekend at Cape Lookout (Oregon)

2014-09-07 Thread Shawn Granton
Hello folks- Like Chris Chen and Andy Schmidt, I rode out to Cape Lookout on the Oregon Coast and camped with the dozens of cyclotourists there. And I finally got around to writing up the trip report! You can find it here:

[RBW] Re: More details about the medium Sackville saddle bag

2014-09-07 Thread Shawn Granton
CT Cyclist, I don't own one, but I say you should get it! Not just for the reason that it's good (as proved by other testimonials), but because of the certain irony of getting a product made in your state (assuming that you are indeed from Connecticut), which gets shipped to Riv in California,

[RBW] Re: Atlantis 3-day 'endurance tour' report

2014-08-23 Thread Shawn Granton
Yeah, great report, Mark! I actually toured through that area (including Riding Mtn NP) on my cross-continent tour in 2011, so the photos bring back memories. I really like the idea of the challenge as well. -Shawn On Friday, August 22, 2014 7:45:57 AM UTC-7, Mark Reimer wrote: Last weekend

[RBW] Re: Rivish single speed

2014-08-23 Thread Shawn Granton
Yep, a nice looking bike! While it wasn't the first bike I ever bought, my Centurion Accordo was the first nice bike I ever owned. Kept all the gears on, though, which was helpful when I rode down the Pacific Coast in 2006. -Shawn -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: week long tour ideas in Northern California or Oregon

2014-08-01 Thread Shawn Granton
On Friday, August 1, 2014 8:36:57 AM UTC-7, SpiralCage wrote: Hey an Ashland question for all of you who have done tours in this area and stopped there. Is there a good place to stay for the touring cyclist? Was reservations needed? If one showed up on a Monday or Tuesday (which it's

[RBW] Re: week long tour ideas in Northern California or Oregon

2014-08-01 Thread Shawn Granton
On Wednesday, July 30, 2014 10:19:19 PM UTC-7, Kurt Manley wrote: I'm looking to do a 1 week solo tour on the proto Hunqapillar the week after next and could use some help picking a route. I had a loose plan in mind to take the Coast Starlight from Oakland to Somewhere near the Oregon

Re: [RBW] Re: knicker recommendations?

2014-07-12 Thread Shawn Granton
On Thursday, July 10, 2014 12:17:03 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: The BF Classic knickers are indeed fine looking pants, but I've had a pair wear through the seat very quickly. Also, I find them cut a little low in the rise -- I like cycling pants that come up high -- like old man pants.

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