Re: [RBW] Re: 1.5 x N+1

Scratch that. Clem Smith, Jr 64 L. Jay -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: 1.5 x N+1

Jay, Thanks for the update and congratulations! Sounds like a perfect solution. Erl -- 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: 1.5 x N+1

Decided on a 59cm Clem Smith, Jr L. I love the ride of the Appaloosa and am sold on the long-long chainstays. This bike will remain permanently on the island, will be geared low, and will be a utility bike. The ride to the village on the island is about 2 miles, all uphill, and I intend to

Re: [RBW] Re: 1.5 x N+1

I'm normally proportioned, yet I bought a Wilbury as my forever bike in the case I have hip trouble. Marc Calgary Alberta. > On Jul 22, 2017, at 10:16 AM, Marc Irwin wrote: > > Retirement intentions? You will need a Cheviot for hauling groceries and > those days when

[RBW] Re: 1.5 x N+1

I second this. A single speed and a geared all rounder sound good to me. 2 x N+1. On Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 10:00:53 AM UTC-7, WETH wrote: > > You'll probably need to buy more than one bike for the island, so you can > tour guests around! 2 x N+1 > I share your interest in what Riv is

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You'll probably need to buy more than one bike for the island, so you can tour guests around! 2 x N+1 I share your interest in what Riv is planning next. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

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Retirement intentions? You will need a Cheviot for hauling groceries and those days when you don't want to swing your leg all the way up. Being your size I would recommend a custom Wilbury. You have my endorsement and permission. Screw the guy behind you on the ferry. Marc On Friday, July

[RBW] Re: 1.5 x N+1

Yes, height has its curses when it comes to bicycles. For years I have ridden bikes with long top tubes (Surlys before Rivs). My first "modern" bike was a Trek 520. I knew nothing about sizing and geometry when I bought it. Turned out the sale an sold me a 60 when I needed the next size up. I

[RBW] Re: 1.5 x N+1

Definitely got the enthusiasm but I guess I downplayed the tongue-in-cheek humor in it. Great that your wife is supportive--being 6'5" tall (I'm 6'3") a new bike purchase isn't necessarily solved by trolling Craigslist for something cheap to build up since we generally play at or beyond the

[RBW] Re: 1.5 x N+1

The fuss is really just an opportunity to express enthusiasm for bicycles. My wife has always supported my interest in bikes. There's no problem at all. Jay -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

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Unless you have like a dozen bikes, I don't understand what all the fuss is about. If you work & can afford it If you ride & will use it If you want a bike & it will make you happy at your cottage Then get a bike and do so unapologetically. There is no "need" nor supporting justification

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certainly - what's an island without a bike On Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 8:51:37 AM UTC-5, Philip Kim wrote: > > true. i would definitely get a bike on the island. how nice of a bike > would depend on how often you will be there > > On Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 9:20:34 AM UTC-4, Ron Mc wrote:

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true. i would definitely get a bike on the island. how nice of a bike would depend on how often you will be there On Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 9:20:34 AM UTC-4, Ron Mc wrote: > > all that matters is that your wife buys it > > On Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at 12:13:36 PM UTC-5, Jay Connolly

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all that matters is that your wife buys it On Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at 12:13:36 PM UTC-5, Jay Connolly wrote: > > ... > > Are you people buying any of this? > > Jay > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

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Flat island, or hilly? Sounds like an opportunity to explore a fat bike for sandy exploring to me. Jamis makes a cruiser called the Taxi that has the right idea ... rust-proof chain, aluminum frame, everything sealed up ... and it comes in a large. It's not that attractive though, and its

[RBW] Re: 1.5 x N+1

I work 50 miles from where I sleep (so who can trust me?). I keep my Quickbeam (in 3spd mode) at my downtown office. It is my town bike. My rural bikes are way out in the county where I spend some of my time. I can tell you from experience that having a bike "there" is the only reasonable

[RBW] Re: 1.5 x N+1

You have my permission to buy a new bike as soon as possible. I would suggest a Rivendell. On Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at 1:13:36 PM UTC-4, Jay Connolly wrote: > > We just put an offer in on a cottage (which will become the basis of a > retirement home down the line) on an Island 50 miles from

[RBW] Re: 1.5 x N+1

On Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at 1:13:36 PM UTC-4, Jay Connolly wrote: > > We just put an offer in on a cottage (which will become the basis of a > retirement home down the line) on an Island 50 miles from where we live and > work. I'm just now working out the logic to eventually explain to my