seems more to
be a kind of post-feminist Gen-Y thing.
What male cyclist with a female partner doesn't want to get her more
into cycling? Making a place more inclusive, either online, or at the
bikeshop or on the road, can only help.
TSW
On Apr 4, 1:24 pm, Liesl lchat...@smm.org wrote:
Good to hear
easily for the motorized leg of my trip.
I'd like to hear any other solutions and experience.
TIA,
TSW
Berkeley
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Anyone see this? Seems like there's a bike
scorehttp://www.walkscore.com/bikenow. From NYTimes.com:
(Riv content: RBW's all about making bikes, well, more bikeable...)
TSW
Berkeley
Now Coveted: A Walkable, Convenient PlaceBy CHRISTOPHER B. LEINBERGER
WALKING isn’t just good for you. It has
Probably doing the lock the wheel in the rear triangle trick. If I had
space in my lock, I'd def. incl. the frame.
What's with the clamp on the seat post? and the dowel under the saddle?
On Wednesday, May 30, 2012 7:21:48 AM UTC-7, William wrote:
...and he forgot to get his cable lock
baby boy born 2 mo. ago
on Easter)- and meanwhile I'll just live vicariously. Keep the photos
coming. And such a cool bike is Gabe's Ride- simple, clean lines.
TSW
Berkeley
On Tuesday, May 29, 2012 11:43:10 AM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote:
Rode with the San Francisco Randonneurs on a mixed trail
Really- how heavy? Have others had this happen- the hupe digging into your
frame?
On Sunday, June 3, 2012 2:48:54 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote:
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
Hi all,
I've searched all over forum archives and can't seem to find much
discussion on this question: how does the Sam climb?
I'm very close to pulling the trigger on a 52 (ideally I'd ride a 54,
and 56 is just a tad too big), my 26 yr old Trek 560 ready to retire,
and I'm used to a more
4, 9:53 am, TSW tsesun...@gmail.com wrote:
Hi all,
I've searched all over forum archives and can't seem to find much
discussion on this question: how does the Sam climb?
I'm very close to pulling the trigger on a 52 (ideally I'd ride a 54,
and 56 is just a tad too big), my 26 yr old
.
On May 8, 6:25 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Whoo-hoo, when's delivery???
On Sun, May 8, 2011 at 7:42 AM, TSW tsesun...@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks for all the replies! I was at Riv yesterday and asked them for
a steep hill or two to climb. Tho' I'm just on the other
I'd like to join y'all if I can make it- I'm picking up my Sam this
Sat!
ts
berkeley
On Aug 2, 12:16 pm, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote:
Awesome planning!
I'm in barring catastrophic events like unexpected business trips...
René
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This question is always interesting to me- I've wondered it myself.
So the question is, is compression on the rim better than tension
(hook) when not rolling? If you think a bike standing in the corner,
the wheels are bearing approximately half the bike's weight, in
compression. On a hook, it's
I think my AHH gets hit on at least 80% of the time. With a Sackville
saddlesack, it's even more hit-onable.
On Thursday, July 26, 2012 5:12:05 AM UTC-7, Michael Hechmer wrote:
I was out on the back roads yesterday when a guy pulled up from behind on
a very pretty BMC racing frame with a
Beautiful country. How did you like sleeping on that soft tundra? What
did you end up packing, and what would you differently?
TSW
Berkeley
On Thursday, August 2, 2012 10:35:05 AM UTC-7, Kelly wrote:
Just finished up a two week tour in Alaska. Here are some photos (mostly
scenery
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And this is very cool- wish they'd come out with a men's line:
http://vespertinenyc.com/
TSW
Berkeley
On Wednesday, August 15, 2012 5:15:19 PM UTC-7, Jim Cloud wrote:
I think these fashion cycles and their complementary apparel (here:
http
with it.
Today, I love seeing people in street clothes on bikes, bikes with slender
tubes and fat tires, with fenders and front racks, lovely luggage (the
nicest piece of luggage in our house is my Sackville Saddlesack!); even a
canvas and leather shoulder bag (non-bike) caught my eye today.
TSW
PBH 82.5: the 56 was just a touch big but doable; a 54 would be
perfect (doesn't exist), so the 52 was fine. Seems like at 84, 56'd
be ideal.
ts
berkeley
On Sep 23, 1:02 pm, Jay robin...@gmail.com wrote:
Another data point here.
I've got a 56 cm Sam and a PBH ~86.
I wouldn't mind a bit more
+1 on the hiking poles and tarps.
Or staked off one's bike?
Tentwise, I can highly recommend Sierra Designs. I have an earlier
version of this:
http://www.sierradesigns.com/p-154-zolo-1.aspx
which I love, and which my partner loves- she was amazed at how easy
it was to set up.
Simple
that knee problems are best
addressed by working on the hips.
TSW
Berkeley
On Oct 19, 7:57 pm, LF fie...@gmail.com wrote:
Liesl.
I've had knee problems on and off, for 25-years. They started during
over-ambitious, under-conditioned cycling. Last year, I read *Born to Run,*
and recommend it. McDougall
A few years ago the first time I visited RBWHQ I rode the newly
released Betty Foy and had the same impression- it just wanted to go.
This was the first chink in the no-650Bs-for-me armor...
TW
Berkeley CA
On Nov 29, 10:09 am, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
I had a similar experience over
I wish it'd be belt-drive friendly...
...
Tse-Sung
Berkeley
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Hm... if you put a Wald basket on the front rack, doesn't that serve
the same purpose as the Platrack? It's cool, but is it necessary?
ts
berkeley
On Dec 30, 2:34 pm, Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net wrote:
+2. The Platrack is a great product as is the Slicker Sack. One could
ultralight
hi all,
Sorry if this has been discussed already- is there a place where
people have posted or can post trail recommendations? Could be a
thread here... or a Google spreadsheet perhaps? I know there must be
online resources... I was thinking something that's a bit more Riv-
ish- country biking
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I'll have to try this ride sometime... seems like a lot of fun!
René
On Mon, Jan 2, 2012 at 10:54 AM, TSW tsesun...@gmail.com wrote:
hi all,
Sorry if this has been discussed already- is there a place where
people have posted or can post trail recommendations? Could
-
terrain route from the McMinnville bike shop to the Flying M ranch (I
want to attend a bike thing there in May).
Philip
Philip Williamsonwww.biketinker.com
On Jan 2, 10:54 am, TSW tsesun...@gmail.com wrote:
hi all,
Sorry if this has been discussed already- is there a place where
or memberships. The route
names are strictly numeric as far as I can tell, which makes searching
them difficult, but they can be shared publicly. Here's one (paved)
route I created as an example:
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3765211
Bill
On Jan 3, 8:44 am, TSW tsesun...@gmail.com wrote
and come down Claremont or Tunnel. No Rivendells back then, so I did
it on a 700c hybrid Miyata.
Horace.
On Tue, Jan 3, 2012 at 7:51 AM, TSW tsesun...@gmail.com wrote:
Yes- my first 'country bike' ride. It started out pretty downhill,
then rolling hills. Must do again, or try variants
Are these tribes still extant? I wonder what it'd be like for a
member of a tribe to see a bike named after his or her people. Would
it be like seeing:
FS: 56cm Englishman
Anyone put Hetres on a German?
I really regret selling my Japanese. My new Canadian just isn't the
same.
Stolen Egyptian
These lands were once part of Spanish America- lots of hispanic names
available too. I think individuals, or dogs, can be filled with fewer
landmines.
The whole Middle Earth thing is an interesting path (that got the
kabash from the Tolkien Estate), for as anyone who's pored over the
Readers
That's great you can buy them now. My friend built one using a
Platypus bladder, some tubing, and First Need Filter. We first used
it in Tehipite Canyon in King's Canyon, so we called it the Tehipite
Water System. And on that trip we were much better hydrated b/c water
was so cheap. Just fill,
All,
I love the basket on the front of my AHH with drop bars. But want it
easily removed and remounted which is hard with zip ties.
So, in case no one's mentioned this already, I got some velcro straps,
like this:
No. B/c it's velcro there's a little elasticity, as there is with the
metal basket itself.
I attach the strips in such a way that there's opposing tension,
iteratively tightening them- if that makes sense. Pro'ly best to
start with the loop (nearest to the headtube), then each of the
corners,
Hm, asking Bay Area bikers for bike rental recommendations might be a
little like asking them for a hotel recommendation. Maybe Yelp? This
would be a great bloggish database: best bike rentals, by city.
Box Dog Bikes has a cool blog occasionally chronicling interesting
road/trail rides, like
One last suggestion- if you're going to be in western Sonoma Co., you
mustn't miss the Bakery Bike Challenge. A ride among bucolic hills
and wonderful little bakeries where you can try many a treat with the
clearest of consciences (if not clearest of arteries).
My friends and I would begin at
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