[RBW] Bike commuting in Los Angeles

2011-05-10 Thread Bridgestone
I just got a job that will move me from NYC to LA this Sunday. Could be temporary, could be permanent. I'll be staying in Beverly Hills with my mother-in-law. The gig is 15 miles away on Hollwood Blvd. and Cahuenga. Is that rideable without killing myself? -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Source for nice cycling posters (was: hiawatha posters)

2011-04-09 Thread Bridgestone
There are several vintage poster shops down the street from me (NYC.) I can check in if you'd like. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Source for nice cycling posters (was: hiawatha posters)

2011-04-09 Thread Bridgestone
I haven't been to this place, but they've got a lot of bicycle posters: http://216.71.72.116/1/post-query1.php I have been to this place: http://www.chisholm-poster.com/cgi-local/posters.cgi?universal=bicycle I know there are more in the city - I'll try to remember. Keep in mind these

[RBW] Protecting bike in bike storage room

2011-03-19 Thread Bridgestone
Looks like I'm going to have to store my bike in my apartment's jam- packed bicycle room. It will be hanging from a hook, perilously close to another bicycle that could likely scratch the paint right off of my frame. Any tips for protecting my bike? Pipe insulation, etc? -- You received this

[RBW] My first S24O - in New York City!

2010-07-30 Thread Bridgestone
Just found out that I'm going camping in Central Park next weekend. There's a lottery with the Parks Department, and we are one of thirty families that got in. The supply the tents and food; we supply everything else, which means the sleeping bags and pads are going on my bike. Time to get a

[RBW] Wool socks for summer

2010-06-18 Thread Bridgestone
I've finally decided that life is too short to wear crappy socks. I'm not just talking about biking, I'm talking about all the time. My feet stink to high hell, but I have been wearing these bargain basement cotton jobbers, so that's part of the rub. I love the idea of a 100% wool sock, but I

[RBW] Re: Wool socks for summer

2010-06-18 Thread Bridgestone
Can anyone recommend a blend? -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: Top Ten Names for the next Rivendell Bike

2010-05-06 Thread Bridgestone
Rocinante would be pretty awesome—the name of Don Quixote's horse, and John Steinbeck's camper in Travels with Charley. -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To

[RBW] Top Ten Names for the next Rivendell Bike

2010-05-05 Thread Bridgestone
Top Ten Names for the next Rivendell Bike 10. Travelino 9. Henri Torres 8. Vagabondo 7. Hugonaut 6. Velocipes 5. Navigador 4. Luis Rotundus 3. F. Murray Abraham 2. Uniped (lugged steel unicycle, made for touring) 1. Retro Grouchier -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Hobbies that compliment your Rivendell lifestyle

2010-04-26 Thread Bridgestone
You're an all-steel, tweed, canvas and shellac kind of guy/girl. Has owning a Rivendell opened you up to new hobbies? I've always been a fly-fisherman. Last summer, I took a week-long class in the Catskills and built my own bamboo fly rod. I'm hooked now (hell yes, pun intended!) -- You

[RBW] Re: Pa Panniers Listing on CL - SF Bay Area

2010-01-28 Thread Bridgestone
Frost River is also back in business, and they are making the panniers again, or so they said in the email. I think they want $175 for 'em. -- 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: suggestions on avoiding stir craziness

2009-08-07 Thread Bridgestone
If you ride your bike to feel wanderlust, my favorite sedentary version of that is John Steinbeck's Travels With Charley. On man. One camper. And one dog. It's a joy to read. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Rivish stores in L.A.?

2009-08-07 Thread Bridgestone
I'm in L.A. until Monday. Any Rivish bike stores I should check out? --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Best Bag ever

2009-08-04 Thread Bridgestone
I shopped for a long time to get the right messenger bag/laptop bag. I found my from acmemade.com. It's Italian canvas and super nice with leather trim. If they made this guy with pannier straps/hooks, I'd be pretty happy. http://www.acmemade.com/product/The-Courier,15,2.htm

[RBW] Re: No more Baggins Bags?

2009-08-02 Thread Bridgestone
I can certainly get a Nigel Lil Loafer, but it is slightly different looking than the baggins big loafer I already have. I just wanted a set to match. Guess I'm out of luck now. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] No more Baggins Bags?

2009-08-01 Thread Bridgestone
I've got a Baggins Big Loafer on the back of my bike, and was waiting to purchase a baggins lil loafer. But they're not listed on the site anymore? Is Rivendell done with the Baggins line? --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are