[RBW] Re: Skis for AllTrails...

2019-12-24 Thread John Speare
very much alive. very well. I have a family place on a river about 30 minutes from Altia NA HQ, which is in a tiny tiny village called Curlew in NE Washington state -- I just went up last week and finally purchased a set of factory seconds. Altai is popular around here given the proximity to

Re: [RBW] Re: Gifford Pinchot NF

2016-05-11 Thread John Speare
her'es some maps and pics and stuff from when I did this with friends nearly 10 (omg!) years ago. http://alexwetmore.org/archives/487.html On Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 11:22:37 AM UTC-7, Curtis wrote: > > Mike, > > Thanks for the ideas. Will be in Portland at the end of June and looking >

[RBW] Re: Can anyone suggest a good LBS in Spokane WA? particularly one that sells used bikes

2016-03-19 Thread John Speare
Used bikes: Cup of Cool Water or Bicycle Butler. LBS: many good shops -- good people. But shops here tend to be fairly performance oriented and focused on big 3 brands -- we really need a solid commuter/family (think Free Range Bikes or C) shop here. In any case, good LBS recommendation

[RBW] Re: FS: Nobilette Legolas frameset - 59 cm - $1300

2015-02-16 Thread John Speare
Hey Leslie. That's my daughter. That was her bike http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/search/label/maddie%20xmass%20bike. Tarik Saleh's daughter is borrowing it now for a couple years. Figure out a way to justify how the Legolas is a perfect compliment to your canti-Rom. On Monday, February

[RBW] FS: Nobilette Legolas frameset - 59 cm - $1300

2015-02-15 Thread John Speare
I'm the second owner. This bike has been ridden a lot, but it's got plenty of life left. And it's been a great and super fun bike. $1300 includes frame/fork/king headset. Size: 59 cm BB drop: 70 ST angle: 73 HT angle: 72.5 Offset: 45 TT: 58 CS: 44 Tubing: 7-4-7 through out. There's a small

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Quickbeam.

2012-08-31 Thread John Speare
Copy that. I must've had a first-run Orange then. Mine had Mavics and I still have the front wheel, on which I just busted the axel recently... No fault of Riv/Suzue -- it was in a wonky fork for a while (Legolas actually) -- that has since been straightened. Those QBs are fun bikes. I sold

[RBW] Re: Gratuitous Beer Haulin' Photos

2012-08-30 Thread John Speare
Here's about 3.5 gallons of beer. http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0m3mF5kmaaw/T9Pd6zlNR9I/NiY/VhgCMYkM-jo/s1600/WP_001229-771286.jpg More on the bike here: http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/search/label/cycle%20truck (very) Tenuous Riv connection: the tool bag on this bike is a

[RBW] Re: ISO examples and photos of nice city bikes on a budget

2012-08-22 Thread John Speare
If she had someone to help source and build it out -- customizing a UJB mixte can work out. We did that for my wife's bike years ago and it was well under $1000. http://johndogfood.com/john/lizafuji.html I don't remember the itemized list, but the original bike (fully built up) was $50.

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell MTB sold on EBay

2012-07-09 Thread John Speare
650b is cool and all, but I agree with the 26'ers. I don't have good technical reasons for loving 26 on bigger bikes, but I love them I do. One of my favorite rides in the past year was borrowing Alex Wetmore's 26

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

2012-06-25 Thread John Speare
I went on a tour in Gifford Pinchot a few years ago with some friends. Buddy Alex wrote up the details of where we went. http://alexwetmore.org/?p=487 Day 3 was particularly worth doing again. John Speare Spokane, WA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com

RE: [RBW] Re: What’s Driving the 650B Explosion? Interviews, Tech Breakdown More! - Bike Rumor

2012-06-07 Thread John Speare
Actually – best quote in there from Mike Ferrentino (Santa Cruz) is about GP: “…Another thing to consider – IF this takes off, does anyone realize how much crow the industry is going to have to eat listening to grant petersen saying “I told you so?”” Bonus point for spelling his name right

RE: [RBW] 650C Tire question: Michelin Pro 3 Race versus Conti GP 4000 versus Conti GP Triathlon; others?

2012-05-24 Thread John Speare
Serfas makes a 571x28c for RE cycles in Seattle. $30 http://store01.prostores.com/servlet/rodriguezbicycles/the-7/Serfas-Urbana-650c-x/Detail John Speare Spokane, WA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch

RE: [RBW] 650C Tire question: Michelin Pro 3 Race versus Conti GP 4000 versus Conti GP Triathlon; others?

2012-05-24 Thread John Speare
You're right on both accounts. John Speare Spokane, WA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Steve Palincsar Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2012 3:44 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch

RE: [RBW] Conundrum: where to place tail lights?

2012-04-26 Thread John Speare
Tubus rear rack with integrated light mounts on the rear for BM 4D Toplight. John Speare Spokane, WA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of PATRICK MOORE Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 4:36 PM To: rbw

RE: [RBW] What is the best 28-30 mm 700c tire for fast riding on pavement?

2012-04-15 Thread John Speare
I agree. I have the Challenge PR's on my bike now, but when they wear out, I'll go back to the Cerfs. Awesome tires in every way. Both of these tires do great on gravel/dirt roads too - for what they are. John Speare Spokane, WA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com From: rbw-owners-bunch

RE: [RBW] Re: Newsflash: High-trail Rivendells work with rear-load bias!

2012-04-12 Thread John Speare
for my main camping/touring/s240 bike -- the idea is to haul heavy stuff up front, and to lash light bulky stuff (sleeping pad and bag) on the lasher rack, which will sit low and behind my rear axle. John Speare Spokane, WA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com

RE: [RBW] Re: Seattle Honjo Install Recommendation in Seattle

2012-03-27 Thread John Speare
Free Range is good too. Riv dealer too. John Speare Spokane, WA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] on behalf of Lawnsbyt [tklawn...@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, March 21

RE: [RBW] Re: New Drivetrain for my Atlantis

2012-03-26 Thread John Speare
with a 9 spd Dura-Ace... works great in all cases with zero fussery. Seems to me the best option for brifter set ups - you get super nice shifting and easy/cheap replacement parts along the drive train. John Speare Spokane, WA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com From: rbw-owners-bunch

RE: [RBW] Re: 650b ... the next wave.

2012-03-20 Thread John Speare
Agreed, I'm looking forward to: - That same 40mm knobbie - Better selection of XC-style sus forks for 584 (heresy on this list, I know!) From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of William Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2012

RE: [RBW] Re: Downtube Bosses

2012-03-13 Thread John Speare
Agreed. Cutting off the existing cable stops and putting a clamp-on solution is the quickest/cheapest/dirtiest fix. Once you've done that, a frame builder could sand the area and braze-on DT bosses in a few minutes. Assuming you don't care about the paint, it's a trivial fix for a competent

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

2012-02-19 Thread John Speare
geometrically indistinguishable, where it counts anyway, to Roadeo/Hilson. John Speare Spokane, WA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery Sent

RE: [RBW] Campy Record 10 group on Rambouillet?

2012-02-12 Thread John Speare
This seems like a good thread to remind people that Campy ergo 10spd brifters shift 8 speed shimano perfectly with no fussery, gadgetry, or unnatural acts of cable routing. I have this set up on my Legolas and two other non-riv bikes. It rules. Verily. John Speare Spokane, WA http

RE: [RBW] Re: Atlantis vs. Sam

2012-02-09 Thread John Speare
As long as we're talking tires for 559, I'll throw my current faves in the ring: http://www.maxxistires.com/Bicycle/Mountain/MaxxLite-310.aspx Don't let the knobbies in the picture fool you -- these are round-profile, good enough for fast commuting, rough-housing, and trail riding. Super light

RE: [RBW] Fishy EBay posting

2011-12-24 Thread John Speare
I'm about 88% sure that's the Rawland dSogn fork. Which would make it a 650b fork. Hopefully the buyer knew that. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Henry Sent: Friday, December 23, 2011 12:09 PM To:

RE: [RBW] Fishy EBay posting

2011-12-24 Thread John Speare
Oops. I mean cSogn. Dar. From: John Speare Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2011 9:31 AM To: 'rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com' Subject: RE: [RBW] Fishy EBay posting I'm about 88% sure that's the Rawland dSogn fork. Which would make it a 650b fork. Hopefully the buyer knew that. From: rbw

RE: [RBW] What's your winter project? 2011 version

2011-11-18 Thread John Speare
I think I might finally be reaching a level of bike-contentment. This time of year I normally have a gob of plans for winter projects. But I'm not feeling a burning desire to change much or procure new bikes. The only for-sure thing I have in my winter queue is to build a lasher rack for my

RE: [RBW] Shimano CX70 cantilever?

2011-11-04 Thread John Speare
And to make it Riv-specific, here's the CX70 on a Legolas: http://tinyurl.com/3veblmp From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of John Speare Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2011 1:21 PM To: 'rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com' Subject: RE: [RBW

RE: [RBW] Shimano CX70 cantilever?

2011-11-01 Thread John Speare
I've not set up the R550's but I've ridden them and they're the brake that made me buy the CX70, which ahs a similar fixed straddle cable set up and geometry. W/out looking/comparing the two, I'd guess the 70's are shimano'd - nicer finish, and slightly lighter - than the 550's, but it's

RE: [RBW] Shimano CX70 cantilever?

2011-10-29 Thread John Speare
Thumbs up. Easy as pie to set up. Feel perfect - b/t squishy and firm - to me. I do wish there were a tad more space b/t the pads and the rim for proper cross sludge, but the braking is so good and feels so right, I've forgiven them for that. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com

[RBW] Re: Bridgestone Atlantis with Watanabe bags

2011-10-03 Thread John Speare
On Oct 3, 10:33 am, Allingham II, Thomas J thomas.alling...@skadden.com wrote: Is this definitely a Riv Atlantis?  Graphics look different... Whatever, it IS a stunning bike. Re-read the subject line: it's a Bridgestone Atlantis. The fork crowns were later used for XO1 crowns. According

RE: [RBW] Re: Hennessy Hammocks for bike camping

2011-09-02 Thread John Speare
. The trick (not his, but it's documented well) is here: http://alexwetmore.org/?p=610 John Speare Spokane, WA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] on behalf of Kris [kkjellqu

Re: [RBW] Downtube shifter diehards vs. downtube shifter experimenters

2011-08-02 Thread John Speare
options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- 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: [RBW] Re: Have you seen the Grand Bois stem/decaleur

2011-07-27 Thread John Speare
/-/8UYFy2f5qYYJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- John Speare Spokane

Re: [RBW] Re: Future Rivs

2011-06-23 Thread John Speare
at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- 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

Re: [RBW] 3 speed shifter on Albatross bar?

2011-05-10 Thread John Speare
On Mon, May 9, 2011 at 10:33 PM, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: Has anyone tried this?  Any tips?  Thanks! Ryan I've tried it. No tips. It works. http://johndogfood.com/john/images/wb-w8.jpg -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- You received

Re: [RBW] Re: Lawyer Lips?

2011-05-10 Thread John Speare
it really is about. -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- 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, send

Re: [RBW] Re: Grease and Beeswax

2011-05-03 Thread John Speare
-grease from the auto parts store. For m5 bolts that I want to stay put (upside-down fender connections) I just use the blue loctite. Otherwise -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Re: AMOS... AndyUndertube

2011-04-18 Thread John Speare
agree that it probably wasn't designed for a 290'er, but it better be designed for a 220'er at least. I see lots of big big dudes around here on fly-weight carbon bikes with low-spoke-count wheels. -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Re: How are those winter projects coming?

2011-04-18 Thread John Speare
. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] New CoPilot

2011-03-28 Thread John Speare
. She was into signaling and ringing the bell too. Fun times. http://johndogfood.com/john/reduced/03-30-06%20006.jpg Yes -- Albatross bars make this set up a breeze. John -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Re: Sturmey s3x or s2 on a Quickbeam?

2011-03-02 Thread John Speare
or just singlespeed. The extra gear on the 2 speed was way too high -- and I think I was running a 40x18 or so. -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal Riv Ride - Feb 12 in SD

2011-02-15 Thread John Speare
we could do this ride; I'm curious about the part I missed. dougP On Feb 14, 7:47 pm, John Speare johnspe...@gmail.com wrote: Guys, Thanks for the info! David: do you have a GPS track? I dig hike-a-bike sections, so Im excited that this ride popped up. Doug, I'd love company and meeting

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal Riv Ride - Feb 12 in SD

2011-02-14 Thread John Speare
+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group

Re: [RBW] Re: Tires for 26 wheel Atlantis

2011-02-08 Thread John Speare
Importers to any bike shop. Tell your LBS you want 'em. (I prefer the 1.5 width on my All-Rounder, but I do remember that the 1.25 width gave a very smooth ride.) -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] San Diego Riv'ers

2011-01-28 Thread John Speare
at 11:39 AM, John Speare johnspe...@gmail.comwrote: Hey there, I've seen some rough-rider/southern Cal ride postings on this list. It looks like Ill be in San Diego neighborhood in early April. I'm looking for routes with some dirt to ride -- loops that I can do in a day from the San

[RBW] San Diego Riv'ers

2011-01-27 Thread John Speare
traffic. Nice views. Does anyone have a favorite loop mapped out that they'd like to share? Thanks. -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send

Re: [RBW] ISO 559 Honjo hammered fenders, 45 mm

2010-12-21 Thread John Speare
account. Expect to pay a pretty penny. -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Rawland Sogn, Bike Friday FT: Tikit, Nitto stem

2010-12-18 Thread John Speare
to think off-road is that something may break and you've got a 5 hour hike to the next water. My take on the cross tube is that it's both strength and an aesthetic thing. For any type of riding I like, I think the Bomba looks way over built. -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Rawland Sogn, Bike Friday FT: Tikit, Nitto stem

2010-12-17 Thread John Speare
single bike thing I sell. I guess that's why I have a garage full of bike stuff. -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam/Simpleone and Rohloff hub

2010-12-02 Thread John Speare
disposal, but who lacks the experience to use them wisely, I offer, again, the advice to go to a framebuilder or wise old LBS sage to get this work done. John Crimper of Stays Speare -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Broken Rail on a Brooks

2010-12-02 Thread John Speare
of replacing the rails: http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/2007/02/my-weak-contribution-to-people-who-want.html -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam/Simpleone and Rohloff hub

2010-12-01 Thread John Speare
options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- 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: [RBW] Re: For those who like to finance 650B speculative projects....

2010-11-16 Thread John Speare
this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: AHH on order

2010-11-09 Thread John Speare
grams heavier than XT and don't always have the nicest finish, but they work well for the riding I do. If I was a one-bike owner, I'd consider white, or king, or phil hubs, but I'd rather go with better bottom brackets than hubs... -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http

Re: [RBW] Re: worlds collide

2010-10-21 Thread John Speare
ti cassettes to me and I'll do that work for you. -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: worlds collide

2010-10-19 Thread John Speare
under $100. That's a bummer. I'm all for friction but for CX or mountain biking with drop bars, I like STI. And I like indexed DT shifters... I suppose I'll switch to 9 speeds in a couple years when my current stock of STI stuff finally blows up for good. -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http

Re: [RBW] Lumotec IQ Cyo vs IQ Fly

2010-10-12 Thread John Speare
install: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CGYQGxEMolw/Sz_nju5OElI/GuM/AfQ5_toY95g/s1600-h/IMGP3046.JPG More on the mount at the bottom of this post: http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/2010/01/some-mods-to-cb-zip-and-glens-light.html -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com

Re: [RBW] perennial pants issue

2010-10-04 Thread John Speare
I've no finacial interest in REI -- other than being a coop member. I just think some of their stuff is a good value. John wearing 1st Gen trashed MUSA pants at this particular moment Speare -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Re: finished hunqapillar build

2010-09-27 Thread John Speare
or similar -- so removing the 52 and sliding the 44/28 over a slot works well for a low-Q crank. Finally: there's always the Sugino PX/Cyclotourist double set up. I like 44/30-ish doubles and low tread, so I'll use all of these cranks -- which can be found if you keep an eye out. -- John Speare Spokane

Re: [RBW] Anyone hear ever use a camping hammock?

2010-09-24 Thread John Speare
is doc'd here: http://alexwetmore.org/?p=610 -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- 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

Re: [RBW] WTB Bridgestone MB-1 or Mid 80's Stumpjumper

2010-09-23 Thread John Speare
is -- these bikes are very different. The first generation stumpjumpers are super slack, long chainstay, ultra turds with specialized touring steel. The 94 MB1 is much steeper, super climber, fancy tubing, much faster handling. -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com

Re: [RBW] Re: You read it here first

2010-09-23 Thread John Speare
On Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 6:38 AM, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.com wrote: Patrick, YOU need your own blog... too funny! He has one. It's called iBOB list. -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Roadeos and Downtube Shifters

2010-09-14 Thread John Speare
be drawing bobcats in Austin, Texas Chris had those bosses added as an extra work item when he ordered the frame. -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post

Re: [RBW] Re: Curious Rivendell Tie In on eBay

2010-08-04 Thread John Speare
to part with sense..., but these facts might persuade those in the know to spend more money on this B17 than they would on a new one. Just sayin. -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

Re: [RBW] S24O: tent or no tent?

2010-07-19 Thread John Speare
at campgrounds where other people were camping close by. -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Pari-Moto Grand Bois Cypres PSI?

2010-07-06 Thread John Speare
you around 55-60psi rear? Agreed. I'm 195 lbs and I go 50 psi on hetres and Pari-Moto's. Fat, fast, suppleness... isn't that the whole point of 650b? -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Gen #1 QB; What Date Arrived?

2010-07-05 Thread John Speare
don't know how close to the front of the line he was -- but it was the new thing when he got it. -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send

Re: [RBW] Re: Rapha has love for Rivendell

2010-06-03 Thread John Speare
. But in GP's case, marketing appears to be an extension of the Riv ethic. It's sort of marketing at it's best: just telling the story of your products with as much genuine honesty as you reasonably can. But in the end, I still see it as marketing. -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis 2?

2010-05-30 Thread John Speare
%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group

Re: [RBW] WTB: Legolas - 58 or so

2010-05-19 Thread John Speare
see purchasing someday. Well, unless they brought back the original standard-gauge tubing All-Rounder. -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group

Re: [RBW] Re: What is the level of your XO-1 nostalgia?

2010-05-13 Thread John Speare
think these bikes should be ridden hard to be fully appreciated. -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- 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

Re: [RBW] fatter tires for 26 wheels

2010-04-19 Thread John Speare
another and I'd probably bite on a cheap (ha!) 55cm XO1 or 57-ish 1st gen All-Rounder. I'd run the 1.75 Pasala on that for sure. Lovely tire that. -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Re: Child seat recommendations?

2010-03-21 Thread John Speare
in the American market. In my opinion, the big honking plastic molded car-seat looking seats that are sold here are just overbuilt and too big for the task at hand. The companion carrier can be found with google searching and phone calling though. John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com

Re: [RBW] ok to ask here? re: ibob list

2010-03-02 Thread John Speare
to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Re: Fw: [650B] Pari-Moto Update 2/12/2010

2010-02-12 Thread John Speare
be a lighter, thinner version of the Hetres, which are my favorite tires ever. -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: OT Can someone reccomend a bike shop on the east side of seattle?

2009-12-20 Thread John Speare
for something like a Technomic or similar (so no rise basically) Thanks, Josh -- Sammish Cyclies will have 1 quill and probably a technomic. http://www.sammamishcycle.com/ -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders on Bombadil for off-road and mountain biking...

2009-12-18 Thread John Speare
the response in this tread about the woman whose Honjo crumpled surprises me. Like others the one reservation I'd have about doing real mountain biking with metal fenders would be in how long the front fender hangs down, which could make hopping/riding over stuff hard. -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA

Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders on Bombadil for off-road and mountain biking...

2009-12-16 Thread John Speare
type): make sure the gap at the entrance (bottom) of the fender is slightly smaller than the gap at the exit (top) of the fender. -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group

[RBW] Re: New Belgium Brewery, beer that's flavored with bikes.

2009-10-10 Thread John Speare
, busted chains, etc). Pedals2People volunteers get the kids going. Along with a super generous deal from Burley, New Belgium's $2300 created 3 mobile workshops. Great company. I'm not a fan of their Amber, but I find their Mothership Wit and Skinny Dip summer beers pretty interesting -- John

[RBW] Re: Winter Riding Clothing

2009-10-05 Thread John Speare
the folly of waterproof and breathable. I agree. In my experience, that concept is just pure fantsay. When it comes to riding hard in the suffering zone, you can be wet and cold, or wet and warm, but not dry and warm. -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com

[RBW] Re: Light touring and Hilsens

2009-07-07 Thread John Speare
be worth noting that Alex did that tour on a bike with much lighter tubing (standard diameter and 8-5-8, or perhaps 7-4-7 thickness) that what ships on the Hilson. He packs light-ish: probably around 25 lbs of stuff -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com

[RBW] Re: Potential Pacenti 650B x 38mm performance tire

2009-07-07 Thread John Speare
some Quasi-Motos with the same cringe. John I'm embarrassed by how much I've spent on tires in the last few years Speare -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: S240 gear related post

2009-05-18 Thread John Speare
to use small front panniers and a Carradice Nelson saddlebag. The tour my friend and I am planning will be based on this route: http://blogs.phred.org/blogs/alex_wetmore/archive/2007/07.aspx Prepare for the best ride of your life. I day dream about that ride frequently. -- John Speare

[RBW] Re: leather saddle rain cover

2009-05-05 Thread John Speare
the seatpost. I have a couple Truant covers, which were the best, and as such, are no longer made. But Jandd has a new one that appears to be nearly as nice. Wallbike sells the Jandd, the Velox, and the Brooks: http://www.wallbike.com/brooks/veloxseatcover.html -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http

[RBW] Re: Do Pacenti Quasi-Motos fit on a Bleriot?

2009-04-30 Thread John Speare
knobby was about 6 months out. And now we have the quasi. A nice 43mm 650b knobby would make life so much more interesting for me. -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: acorn bag FS

2009-03-19 Thread John Speare
://bikelovejones.livejournal.com http://veloquent.blogspot.com -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email

[RBW] Re: acorn bag FS

2009-03-19 Thread John Speare
On Thu, Mar 19, 2009 at 4:30 PM, John Speare johnspe...@gmail.com wrote: Good timing. I'm interested. On Thu, Mar 19, 2009 at 3:18 PM, b hamon periwinkle...@yahoo.com wrote: I am selling my kelly green Acorn small handlebar bag (the style with soft sides, rear-facing double pockets, NO map