Re: [RBW] Re: Unsafe helmets

Politics and religion. The two topics which will enrage and set off firestorms in a email forum such as this or on a street corner or in the work office. I am not upset that he put it on the forum although it may go outside of "forum policy". I like those who break the rules sometimes. It

Re: [RBW] Unsafe helmets

Misleading title?: Yes Bad for Forum?: Ehh Political topic that will inform some and enrage others?: Priceless On Fri, Feb 23, 2018 at 4:52 AM, Daniel D. wrote: > Misleading title... > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: Minimalist cycling shoe article.

Ha, it was a April Fool Joke. Boy do I feel like a knuckle head now. LOL On Tue, Jan 2, 2018 at 12:41 PM, Lee Legrand <krm2...@gmail.com> wrote: > Really? > > On Tue, Jan 2, 2018 at 12:35 PM, Garth <garth...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> It was an April fools joke !

Re: [RBW] Re: Minimalist cycling shoe article.

Really? On Tue, Jan 2, 2018 at 12:35 PM, Garth <garth...@gmail.com> wrote: > It was an April fools joke ! > > > On Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at 12:15:09 PM UTC-5, Lee Legrand wrote: >> >> I am opening this discussion back up. Well, I get cycling stuf

Re: [RBW] Re: Minimalist cycling shoe article.

I am opening this discussion back up. Well, I get cycling stuff sent to me thru pinterest and there is a minimalist cycling shoe that appeared in 2014 offered by Shimano. I do not know if they still have it but I figure I will at least link it hear for all to read. I still do not know if it

Re: [RBW] No Ordinary Rides

I love that saddlebag. Wish Grant would bring them back. On Tue, Dec 26, 2017 at 8:48 PM, Ed Fausto wrote: > As usual, nice pictures Patrick! > Btw, what do you use to mount your phone/camera to take those pictures? > Happy New Year! > > On Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 2:08 AM,

Re: [RBW] New Lugged Bike Builder of Note

Sweet. If he keeps progressing with work like that, he will one of the best frame builder in the country. On Sun, Dec 17, 2017 at 10:02 AM, Addison Wilhite wrote: > Happy Sunday morning all, > I shared this on the ibob list but it later occurred to me that I should >

Re: [RBW] René Herse: The Beauty of Function

*Herse made his bikes so stunning despite (or rather, because of) their simplicity* - Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication (William Gaddis) - It seems that perfection is attained not when there nothing more to add but when there is nothing more to remove. (Antoine de Saint

Re: [RBW] Re: Fixed Flywheel for the Brain

Hi Deacon, I have a question to the last part. Do you eat off a low table since you are floor living? On Tue, Dec 12, 2017 at 6:16 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Ha, Chris! Conventional wisdom is an oxymoron. Which is either a moron on > oxygen or oxycodon. Grin. I can’t see

Re: [RBW] Re: Found Upright riding worse than drops riding.

Hi Lum, I cannot find the earlier discussion I had mentioned this but have you tried these bars on a bicycle? They are mustache bars with a smaller drop. I believe SOMAFAB has them as a 3 speed mustache bar. https://www.flickr.com/photos/pereiracycles/3983134786/

Re: [RBW] Found Upright riding worse than drops riding.

What about recumbent bicycle? It puts you in a position in which it should (at least I think it should) remove the stress from arms and buttocks that a typical bicycle puts you in. It may not the coolest looking way of cycling but I think it should be an option for aging cyclist who can no

Re: [RBW] Found Upright riding worse than drops riding.

Hi Steve, I do not know what set up will do that but maybe he should perform experiments on different drop bars or mustache type bars which have smaller drops than typical road drop bars. It is just a suggestion for him to explore. SOMAFAB has mustache type bars for him to explore that do not

Re: [RBW] Found Upright riding worse than drops riding.

Hi Lum, Have you thought about getting a set up that allows you to go from one extent to another? Another way of saying is, can you get a bicycle setup in which you can ride upright for the most part and when you butt feet uncomfortable, you can get down more to relieve the stress? Then you

Re: [RBW] Re: Best Rack for a large saddlesack on a large frame?

Hi Isaac, Who makes your saddlebag? Carradice sell saddlebag supports for their bags if have thiers and should work with other saddlebags that have design and sizing. Rear racks will work if you think you need it because it is too large. On Thu, Nov 30, 2017 at 5:09 AM, Jay in Tel Aviv

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling Ron Mc for handlebar comparison photo

http://store.somafab.com/sysibar.html On Mon, Nov 27, 2017 at 12:31 PM, 'Clayton' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Alan, > > I have had a bunch of back and wrist surgeries so I am in a similar > situation. I am also a weirdo that is ulnar positive, where my ulna

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling Ron Mc for handlebar comparison photo

Hi Irreguleur, He may have problems with swept back bars. Here is a hypothesis. Cycling is one of those modern activities that anatomically we are not built to do but we can do it but doing something that we are not built to do has risk. Risk being we develop health issues and possibly

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling Ron Mc for handlebar comparison photo

Hi Alan, I have the issue with too much pressure on my hands while riding which I think is related to my fit being not stretched out enough although from a structural, it would seem that more pressure could possibly be put on the hands if stretched out even further. I think the issue is that we

Re: [RBW] MUSA button down shirts available at RivBike

Hide it from your wife Bill. :) On Wed, Nov 22, 2017 at 11:29 AM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > Recent instagram photos of GP have shown him in a MUSA dress shirt with > multi-colored buttons. Now they are for sale. Cue up all the standard > comments... > > Here's my standard

Re: [RBW] Re: Casual Observations on Japanese Metropolitan Area Bike Transportation

Hi Bob, Nice write up. Too bad we cant live in a society with similar positives as those shown in your post about Japan. On Tue, Nov 21, 2017 at 10:53 AM, Bob B wrote: > Nice video Jim. Love the idea of the "Gaman" spirit. > > It reminded me of this kinda korny but super

Re: [RBW] Re: Minimalist cycling shoe article.

e that societies don't "progress" in a > unilateral way; they progress in certain ways and regress on others; it's > aways a combination. > > On Tue, Nov 21, 2017 at 8:53 AM, Lee Legrand <krm2...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hi Patrick, >> >> I would not use t

Re: [RBW] 650b Nokian/Suomi A10 tires may not be available

For all those who will need this tire but cant get them from Mr. White or other supplier. https://www.buzzfeed.com/hjupiter/bikes-diys?utm_term=.njo9eXk3Vv#.hbaNe5p9RZ See DIY #18 On Tue, Nov 21, 2017 at 10:59 AM, Peter White wrote: > We had been expecting to have the

Re: [RBW] Re: Minimalist cycling shoe article.

ade or 2 and then disappear? > > What happened to Crocks, by the way? > > On Tue, Nov 21, 2017 at 8:11 AM, Lee Legrand <krm2...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hey Peter, >> >> It may last longer but what does this say about foot health? I think >> that is central

Re: [RBW] Re: Minimalist cycling shoe article.

Hey Peter, It may last longer but what does this say about foot health? I think that is central to the minimalist shoe idea and to this post. Not how shoes last longer but is a raise heel better for your feet? On Mon, Nov 20, 2017 at 4:19 AM, Peter Turskovitch wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Minimalist cycling shoe article.

Hi Lum, I see how they are using it from the ad. It reminds me when I have discussions of people who buy organic chicken. What is organic chicken? Its chicken that eats organic food that is mostly some kind grain but chicken natural diets are not grain and include greens, seeds, insects and

Re: [RBW] Minimalist cycling shoe article.

Hey Lum, Can you explain to me what you mean by minimalist? My first reaction to the word is minimal requirements for living and survival but you seem to use it in another way. How does minimal relate to shoe's or shoe's with no heel? Technically any style of shoe can be considered minimal or

Re: [RBW] Re: Minimalist cycling shoe article.

to cycling, not how you walk. I think an argument can be made for foot health that a cycling shoe should be made wider but I am not a podiatrist. On Sun, Nov 19, 2017 at 1:22 PM, Lee Legrand <krm2...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Garth, > > You are right in that health is not in a body part bu

Re: [RBW] Re: Minimalist cycling shoe article.

Hi Garth, You are right in that health is not in a body part but I think shoes are built around the idea of narrow feet and what looks good as opposed regards to a foot is supposed to look like when it is healthy. The LEMS shoes are wide box meaning they are have a box wide foot area up front

Re: [RBW] Minimalist cycling shoe article.

I do not think I would destroy a shoe for a wider box. Cycling shoes are pretty expensive up front and cutting them like that only means I will have to replace them sooner. The other thing is that cycling is different than walking but he is applying foot health for walking unto cycling and

Re: [RBW] Re: Beartown Mountain Overnight, Cheviot, Rain, Question

Nice pics Phil. I especially like the one where you riding in the rain. On Tue, Oct 31, 2017 at 8:53 AM, Philip Kim wrote: > this looks like a lot of fun! > > On Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 10:14:59 PM UTC-4, Antone Könst wrote: >> >> 718 Cycles

Re: [RBW] FS: 2017 Brompton M6L w/ upgrades - $1900 shipped

Always thought having a bicycle and a brompton bicycle was a nice set. One for commuting, errand and traveling, the other for any other type of riding style that one does. On Sun, Oct 29, 2017 at 12:24 PM, Belopsky wrote: > I have a problem. (Step 1 is admitting it,

Re: [RBW] Re: What is a Rivvish bike?

can get bikes that copy those old proven > designs. Rivendell doesn't do that stuff because that stuff has been > done. The reason they don't copy those old proven designs is because > Rivendell is not retro. They are definitely not grouchy, either. > > Bill Lindsay > El Cer

Re: [RBW] Re: What is a Rivvish bike?

> El Cerrito, CA > > > On Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 12:56:28 PM UTC-7, Lee Legrand wrote: >> >> I always thought Rivish was centered around the retrogrouch philosophy in >> which steel lugged frame, wide tires for comfort, bicycling is for >> enjoyment

Re: [RBW] Re: What is a Rivvish bike?

I always thought Rivish was centered around the retrogrouch philosophy in which steel lugged frame, wide tires for comfort, bicycling is for enjoyment and travel over speed, modern technology is good but the old design has proven itself to work well, therefore no need to constantly move with

Re: [RBW] Re: Wrecked my Atlantis

Garth, Cant speak for anywhere else besides NJ since this is where I spent most of my time. We can always generalize by saying there are bad drivers everywhere, of course there is, but what of size do we see it? I do not know everywhere but I do know of my driving experience in Jersey. Its of

Re: [RBW] Re: Wrecked my Atlantis

, the more I think you wont see it as much. This is my last comment because this post is not about NJ but a John Rivendell Atlantis. On Fri, Oct 13, 2017 at 10:27 PM, Lee Legrand <krm2...@gmail.com> wrote: > It is not a particular person or thing. New Jersey drivers are pretty > bad. Not al

Re: [RBW] Re: Wrecked my Atlantis

. > Etc.etc. etc. > > On Friday, October 13, 2017 at 7:18:03 PM UTC-4, Lee Legrand wrote: >> >> Hi John, >> >> I live in NJ and in the north. It is not a stereotype, unfortunately. >> >> On Fri, Oct 13, 2017 at 7:04 PM, John Hawrylak <john.h...@

Re: [RBW] Re: Wrecked my Atlantis

Newark area is not much differnet than in > Philly or any major city. I would be careful about too many stereotypes. > > John Hawrylak > Woodstown NJ > > On Friday, October 13, 2017 at 10:46:23 AM UTC-4, Lee Legrand wrote: > >> Its New Jersey Alan. >> >> Home of the wo

Re: [RBW] Re: Wrecked my Atlantis

Its New Jersey Alan. Home of the worst drivers. On Fri, Oct 13, 2017 at 10:41 AM, alan lavine wrote: > John, > Are you referring to "River Road" that runs through Palisades Interstate > Park? We ride there all the time, and the riders heading south reach very > fast

Re: [RBW] Re: Wrecked my Atlantis

To Patrick Moore, It's Jersey. Home of bad drivers and cyclist who ride on sidewalks and against traffic on regular basis. You have to be extra careful getting around NJ since everyone tends to be Formula 1 race car drivers and the way they drive, they translate that into the cycling habits as

Re: [RBW] Re: Wrecked my Atlantis

Did not know they had a cycle shop in Jersey city. One of the most diverse cities in New Jersey, also one of the most crowded cities since it is close to New York City. On Thu, Oct 12, 2017 at 9:25 PM, 'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Sorry to

Re: [RBW] Re: Wrecked my Atlantis

hursday, October 12, 2017 at 7:50:18 PM UTC-4, Lee Legrand wrote: >> >> I will 3rd that recommendation. >> >> I do not know of any frame builders in NJ but the closest one I believe >> is Stephen Bilenky so your frame is going to the right place. Glad you are >>

Re: [RBW] Re: Wrecked my Atlantis

I will 3rd that recommendation. I do not know of any frame builders in NJ but the closest one I believe is Stephen Bilenky so your frame is going to the right place. Glad you are ok as well. There is also Winter Bicycle that recently moved from the west coast here so that is two in the vicinity

Re: [RBW] French Fender Day 2017 at JPW

avel time. From > Hillsborough to Old Lyme a car is the only viable option. > > PJW > > On Fri, Oct 6, 2017 at 3:28 PM, Lee Legrand <krm2...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> You could take a train PW. I live further than you but I would take a >> train if I thought it

Re: [RBW] French Fender Day 2017 at JPW

You could take a train PW. I live further than you but I would take a train if I thought it was easy to get there from the train station by bicycle. On Fri, Oct 6, 2017 at 2:35 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > A lot closer for you than for many on this list! > > On 10/06/2017

Re: [RBW] French Fender Day 2017 at JPW

Thanks for the tip. On Fri, Oct 6, 2017 at 12:49 PM, Eric Norris <campyonly...@me.com> wrote: > Lash a baguette to the handlebars and you’ll be welcomed. > > --Eric Norris > campyonly...@me.com > @CampyOnlyguy (Twitter/Instagram) > > On Oct 6, 2017, at 9:12 AM, Lee

Re: [RBW] French Fender Day 2017 at JPW

Schwinn n'est pas français On Fri, Oct 6, 2017 at 12:09 PM, Eric Norris <campyonly...@me.com> wrote: > Aujourd'hui, tous les vélos sont des bicyclettes françaises. > > --Eric Norris > campyonly...@me.com > @CampyOnlyguy (Twitter/Instagram) > > On Oct 6, 2017, at

Re: [RBW] French Fender Day 2017 at JPW

> --Eric Norris > campyonly...@me.com > @CampyOnlyguy (Twitter/Instagram) > > On Oct 6, 2017, at 6:40 AM, Steve Palincsar <palin...@his.com> wrote: > > At Peter Weigle's shop in Old Lyme CT > > > On 10/06/2017 09:27 AM, Lee Legrand wrote: > > Where is French

Re: [RBW] French Fender Day 2017 at JPW

Where is French Fender Day and can anyone come? Is it the same day every year? On Thu, Oct 5, 2017 at 8:51 PM, Call Me Jay wrote: > Who's in? My Rivendells are staying at home but I'll be there with my > 650b Peugeot PX-50 (and maybe my son's 500a Gitane). > > -- > You

Re: [RBW] Diff between slick GravelKing and Compass Babyshoe Pass? Looks the same. Described the same.

Lee Legrand very concisely asked: "Huh?" in response to my sarcastic request for the best tires in the world to be cheap. It was a sarcastic comment. Many many people have learned that better tires are better. Many people believe that Compass tires are the best in the world for their

Re: [RBW] Diff between slick GravelKing and Compass Babyshoe Pass? Looks the same. Described the same.

I don’t ask for much. I just want somebody to ignore all costs to develop and manufacture the best tires in the world and I want them to sell them to me for really really cheap. What’s so hard about that?! Huh? On Wed, Oct 4, 2017 at 9:01 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > I

Re: [RBW] Diff between slick GravelKing and Compass Babyshoe Pass? Looks the same. Described the same.

I've also been in search of times that would match the Compass tires without the same high cost. I was working on the assumption that a bigger company with wider distribution channels could offer the same thing for less. Doesn't appear to be the case. The closest alternative is the Soma Supple

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA... $1800 Atlantis Complete

Just remember, none of these cats who want you to buy the Atlantis would be willing to trade your place of sleeping in that small shed. On Mon, Oct 2, 2017 at 12:59 PM, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > I'm sure you could make that comfy with new curtains and rugs! :) > > On

Re: [RBW] WTB: Clem 45cm or Appa 46cm (frame or complete)

It is the smallest largest size I would put her on, meaning, there are smaller wheels sizes but they feel the road more than a 26" wheel and they are standard. On Mon, Oct 2, 2017 at 2:28 PM, Ash [who works to bike] wrote: > Want to try and get my wife into biking. She's

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA... $1800 Atlantis Complete

Ha, is going to be sleeping in a motel if he does that. On Fri, Sep 29, 2017 at 1:28 PM, 'Beaverton Bob' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Buy that bike, then buy this one too, for the wife (and yourself)! > >

Re: [RBW] PSA... $1800 Atlantis Complete

Guy logic does not work on wives. You are just digging a bigger hole for him. Do not buy the bicycle man, it is fall and it is getting cold in the evenings. On Fri, Sep 29, 2017 at 11:59 AM, Matt Beecher wrote: > Do this and go bike-camping for a weekend. > > Matt B >

Re: [RBW] PSA... $1800 Atlantis Complete

Probably is the Toyo frame builders to. I know those are most sort after. On Thu, Sep 28, 2017 at 9:39 AM, Surlyprof wrote: > https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/d/rivendell-atlantis- > full-build/6322422171.html > > I'm not affiliated but this looked like a great deal.

Re: [RBW] 9 vs 10 speed bar end shifters

Go index. I have a 2x9 and I can get to my gear by shift but to get there, I have to push/pull lever slightly. Going to 10 would be difficult on that setup. If you index it, you wont have to. I believe that 9 is the limit you want to go with friction shifting. On Tue, Sep 26, 2017 at 1:43 PM,

Re: [RBW] What's the least expensive 650b slick tire?

I very used tire on sale from someone. :) On Wed, Sep 20, 2017 at 8:17 PM, lum gim fong wrote: > No knobs. > Minimal tread ok, I guess, like a herring bone. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To

Re: [RBW] Question about stand over and head tube

Hi Joe, It is definitely a 700c wheel but the bottom bracket may be low compared since it looks somewhat like Steve P has on his. The chain stay is not level with BB and is actually slanted downward to meet the bottom bracket. On Sun, Jan 15, 2017 at 4:21 PM, iamkeith

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver Tubing Info

th 0.7/0.4/0.7 mm wall thicknesses, may not do anything > more than increase your margin for safety. It may also be cheap to do, so > why not use the stronger (perceived as better) 853. > > John Hawrylak > Woodstown NJ > > > On Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 6:50:31 PM UTC-4

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver Tubing Info

h, but seems adequate for a lugged > frame. It is difficult to see the RBW claim of being less brittle than > heat treated steels > > John Hawrylak > Woodstown NJ > > On Monday, September 18, 2017 at 6:50:37 PM UTC-4, Lee Legrand wrote: > >> Hi John, >> >> I assume

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver Tubing Info

Hi John, I assume the UTS is ultimate tension strength or stress. I would think the bicycle builder or framer would want it to be less than 70ksi (yield strength limit). Once stress exceed the yield strength, it will basically begin to fail due to buckling or plastic hinge effects happen on the

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver Tubing Info

Had no idea steel tubing had a yield strength of 70ksi. Stronger than typical rebar used in concrete buildings. On Mon, Sep 18, 2017 at 10:38 AM, Bob Ehrenbeck wrote: > Here's a photo of the actual tubing sticker that's on my Clem: > > https://flic.kr/p/AKBQJU > > Bob E >

Re: [RBW] Thoughts on Devold boxer briefs?

Hi Mark, I agree with much you have said about wearing wool. There is the additional care that must be taken if you are in a area were insects like to eat them as well. You may find a clothing drawing with insects eating at your wool undies. I have tried wool undies before and never had a

Re: [RBW] Re: Brooks "customer service"

How long did you have the saddle and do you still have the receipt? If it is within the two years, you may be able to convince them to repair the saddle since it would be within warranty. On Wed, Sep 13, 2017 at 11:20 AM, Ron Mc wrote: > I don't own saddle I have

Re: [RBW] Re: Paul Racer front brakes with fenders

I do not know about you guys but the pictures do not even show up in my email, except the nut and bolt. On Fri, Sep 8, 2017 at 1:05 PM, A CT Cyclist wrote: > > The first photo shows the back of the brake with the recessed *bolt *that > threads directly into it, no nuts

Re: [RBW] Re: Show me your touring/camping setup!

atrick > > On Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 7:50:40 PM UTC-6, Lee Legrand wrote: >> >> I have never done a touring/camping on a bicycle and hope to do it one >> day but I have done tons of research on it. >> > -- > You received this message because you are s

Re: [RBW] Re: Show me your touring/camping setup!

I have never done a touring/camping on a bicycle and hope to do it one day but I have done tons of research on it. 1. Develop a minimalist attitude and pack light. Try to bring things that you need and instead of things you would like to have. Easy to overpack things. My research has told me

Re: [RBW] 21 speed rear?

It would need a special chain for that, thin and will break easily when shifting in addition to the shifters. What kind of shifters would work except friction and be able to dial it in perfectly. On Fri, Aug 18, 2017 at 7:32 PM, Wayne Naha wrote: > Supposedly, this is a spy

Re: [RBW] Re: Custom bike

Hi Toshi, What do you mean by stable? Do you mean the rear does not wag when you climb out of the seat? (That what happens on my old bike) On Fri, Aug 18, 2017 at 2:17 PM, Ryan Fleming wrote: > Wownice...can't wait to see it all built up > > > On Friday,

Re: [RBW] Re: Roast your own coffee?

one time. Seriously. It's easy.). If you like it and want a machine > dedicated to roasting, go for a roaster after you've experienced it the > saucepan way. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > On Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 4:22:32 PM UTC-6, Lee Legrand wrote: >> >>

Re: [RBW] Re: Roast your own coffee?

So Deacon Peterson, If a person wanted good coffee every morning without spending so much time because they have to get to work, it is better to roast the beans for a 3 day supply then on day of use,measure, grind, brew, press, sip? On Sun, Aug 13, 2017 at 7:09 PM, 'tim petersen' via RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Re: Roast your own coffee?

How much time does it take for you to roast those green coffee beans? On Mon, Aug 14, 2017 at 7:40 PM, Jay Connolly wrote: > I've never roasted coffee, but you folks sure have me interested. > > Jay > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Re: Cable/Housing Cutter Suggestions

Hi Joe, I recommend getting separate cutters for both housing and cables. Get a rotary tool for cutting the housing and a good cable cutter for cables. Using a typical cable cutter closes the metal casing of the housing and does not leave a square edge. In addition, you will need a awl to reopen

Re: [RBW] Re: Roast your own coffee?

Way too much time Deacon. I need my coffee in the morning to get me going. Cant spend 30 minutes roasting, then 5 minutes grinding, 5 minutes boiling water, 4 minutes brewing in french press and then to drink. Way too much time. On Sun, Jul 30, 2017 at 9:14 PM, Jonathan D.

Re: [RBW] Movie "Brevet" on Vimeo

:40:17 PM UTC-7, Lee Legrand wrote: >> >> Dude was riding the hardest gear for the last 100km because his cables >> failed, a 50 and a 12. He said it was very hard but very nice. >> > > Was he riding through? If so, I could see how pushing a 5:1 would > so

Re: [RBW] Movie "Brevet" on Vimeo

Dude was riding the hardest gear for the last 100km because his cables failed, a 50 and a 12. He said it was very hard but very nice. On Tue, Jul 25, 2017 at 6:23 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > "TC" (what is your name?): When I ordered my second custom (stripped > gofast

Re: [RBW] Re: How hot is too hot?

I think everyone should take precautions when they cycle in hot humid weather. Just because you are fit does not mean your immune from the effects of hot humid weather. Either get outside early in the morning to ride or late evening rides and prepare for the weather at that time. Do not leave

Re: [RBW] Re: How hot is too hot?

older. On Mon, Jul 17, 2017 at 3:43 PM, Steve Palincsar <palin...@his.com> wrote: > > > On 07/17/2017 03:06 PM, Lee Legrand wrote: > > EasyRider, > > Never taken a ride in 95 degree weather in humidity but I do think, and to > reiterate Ash, make sure you bring water o

Re: [RBW] Re: How hot is too hot?

EasyRider, Never taken a ride in 95 degree weather in humidity but I do think, and to reiterate Ash, make sure you bring water on those rides to stay hydrated and be prepared to have more breaks. Younger people can tolerate those extreme conditions but as you get older, you can less tolerate

Re: [RBW] Re: (GIF) Don't know how this can be explained

That looks real to me. The air pressure that is typically on the front of the body was removed and basically had air hitting the head and shoulder and passing around the body. On Sun, Jul 2, 2017 at 9:37 PM, ascpgh wrote: > Sort of beckons the story of Rollie Free and his

Re: [RBW] Re: Aging and Exercise

Hi Chris, I tend to think both are beneficial and should be part of a healthy lifestyle. I am a firm believer in strength training because having muscle becomes more important as you age since testosterone decrease and we tend to lose muscle starting at age 30, without exercising. Lifting

Re: [RBW] Re: On downsizing (and the 1 bike, and 650b)

I think using what you have and adding what is needed or used is all we should have. The accumulations of bicycles is nice but you cant just ride them all, all the time and justification for having them lessen the reason to have them. I read or heard that the late comedian Robin Williams had

Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders - worth the safety risks? Rethinking my fender use.

are more frightening than charging deer, because they try twice > to run through your spokes. > A buddy was laughing me on a wooded greenway for ringing my bike bell at > squirrels. > > On Monday, May 29, 2017 at 7:54:16 AM UTC-5, Lee Legrand wrote: >> >> Dear John, &

Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders - worth the safety risks? Rethinking my fender use.

Dear John, Did a squirrel get stuck within the wheel while riding, causing the crack in the fork? On Mon, May 29, 2017 at 8:17 AM, John Hawrylak wrote: > > Steel, Al, Ti or Carbon??? > > John Hawrylak > Woodstown NJ

Re: [RBW] Re: Save Bruce Gordon Cycles

FWIW, BG sounds like any number of people I've worked with over the years - to be honest, as I've grown older myself, I feel that I've become less patient with these sorts of folks. But at a basic humanitarian level, I can see how BG deserves could use some help. Hi Steve Chan, I cannot comment

Re: [RBW] Re: OT: rain gear for warm weather backpacking

Naked while walking in the woods with a backpack. On Fri, May 19, 2017 at 4:44 PM, Philip Kim wrote: > hey dave, > > live in dc and grew up in VA. I've used THIS >

Re: [RBW] Re: Beautiful Atlantis on EBay

Everyday I see people selling great bicycles. It makes me think whether in a society that we consume too much if we sell our belongings. I am not against selling of items that are no longer used but it is interesting that people sell bicycle here alot. On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 11:16 AM, John A.

Re: [RBW] Re: OT: Japanese Woodworking

Chill On Thu, May 4, 2017 at 9:27 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > For the record: I was not trying, nor am I trying, nor will I try to > refute Patrick's habits and experience. I am trying, and will be trying, > and have been trying, to state only what I state I am trying, will

Re: [RBW] Re: OT: Japanese Woodworking

this on the web and similar On Thu, May 4, 2017 at 5:10 PM, Orc <grr.grr@gmail.com> wrote: > > > On Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 1:28:46 PM UTC-7, Lee Legrand wrote: >> >> Maybe wearing shoes of some sort but I think you are rushing to discredit >> him a little to quickly O

Re: [RBW] Re: OT: Japanese Woodworking

Maybe wearing shoes of some sort but I think you are rushing to discredit him a little to quickly Orc. We may have been wearing padded shoes but we cant say it has all been healed, cushioned and confined as they are for the last 400 years. We could make arguments that shoes were invented to

Re: [RBW] Re: OT: Japanese Woodworking

quite good at reminding you its there, > especially when stopped (amazing how the bike stabilizes with the wheels > moving!). > > With abandon, > Patrick > > On Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 10:41:57 AM UTC-6, Lee Legrand wrote: >> >> Deacon, >> >> W

Re: [RBW] Re: OT: Japanese Woodworking

Deacon, What do you mean by floor living? On Thu, May 4, 2017 at 12:27 PM, Ian A wrote: > Deacon: > 1) you do not look old - you look just right. > 2) certainly not ugly - that pic could be advertising literature for what > a man "should" look like. > 3) I always swing my

Re: [RBW] Wrapping handlebars

alled, then you should use > method #2. > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > > On Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 12:43:35 PM UTC-7, Lee Legrand wrote: >> >> I have seen that one, Bob and Wally, but I wanted to know if people did >> that using cork wrap tape. That is thic

Re: [RBW] Re: DON'T OPEN GOOGLE DOC

I never opened the doc because it looks so suspicious. Why would you send me a document and I hardly know you and it is not listed as part of any group. Thats why I never opened it. On Wed, May 3, 2017 at 6:14 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > That's a good idea, Patrick. Thanks!

Re: [RBW] Re: OT: Japanese Woodworking

Got to get me a hat like that.  On Wed, May 3, 2017 at 1:54 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > RBW Content, so no longer off topic! Here's (5) 1"x6"x8' and (3) 2"x6"x8' > pine boards, cut in half and hauled in panniers (pus bits in the saddle > bag). >

Re: [RBW] Wrapping handlebars

I have seen that one, Bob and Wally, but I wanted to know if people did that using cork wrap tape. That is thicker than the canvas cloth used in the video. On Wed, May 3, 2017 at 2:49 PM, Wally Estrella wrote: > Same here. I don't do it enough to remember it and

Re: [RBW] Wrapping handlebars

e >> spirals overlap on the downward side, so that hand pressure doesn't >> separate them. >> >> Tape at the end point near the stem clamp. >> >> >> >> On Wed, May 3, 2017 at 8:43 AM, Lee Legrand <krm2...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> H

[RBW] Wrapping handlebars

Hello all, I am wrapping my handlebars on a bicycle that I rebuilt but I wanted to ask a question about the ends. This bicycle has Riv bar ends and typically youtube videos show that the wrap without these bar ends but tucked into the ends with plugs. My question is, how is it typically done

Re: [RBW] Re: OT: Japanese Woodworking

There must be a book on Japanese joinery. I seen on Japanese joinery for cabinet making years ago. On Fri, Apr 28, 2017 at 7:03 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > My general approach has become far more clear. There is plenty of > information available on Japanese tools, but not

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