[RBW] Re: Hillborne in the house

2009-05-07 Thread RoadieRyan
Jealous! Very nice build. Just in time for the nice riding weather. Enjoy On May 6, 3:26 pm, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: Did a shake down ride today on the bike.  About 30 miles more or less.  Wanted to get in more, but a combination of time spent at the doctor this morning and somewhat

[RBW] Re: ICF Time Trial Rule Changes

2009-05-07 Thread GeorgeS
The UCI is fighting a loosing battle. Whatever the rules are, competitors and the people that support them, will find a way to tweak the equipment for some small advantage that may loom large at the finish line or judging stand. Have you seen the suits that Speedo is making for swimmers? The

[RBW] Big head says thanks

2009-05-07 Thread BPustow
About a month ago I asked for recommendations on cycling caps that would fit my 7 5/8 noggin. I ended up ordering the extra-large Walz cap. They (one cotton and one wool) arrived yesterday and they fit! Thanks, Bill Louisville **Remember Mom this Mother's Day! Find a florist near

[RBW] Acorn Bags Online

2009-05-07 Thread Esteban
They went live about 5 minutes early, if anyone's online now -Esteban San Diego, Calif. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Bailey Works Bags

2009-05-07 Thread Ethan Bickford
They have a pretty excellent reputation in the Northeast. They certainly aren't cheap but they're well made and well designed. I'm currently using a Ranchero messenger backpack from Chrome but have ordered a Baileyworks Two-strap Work Pack. I've taken a look at them and I like the fact that they

[RBW] Re: Bailey Works Bags

2009-05-07 Thread Andrew Karre
I've used a medium SuperPro for commuting nearly every day for six years. It was worth every penny--one of the best cycling purchases I've ever made. On May 6, 4:30 pm, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Anybody out there have experience with Bailey Works messenger bags?

[RBW] Re: Acorn Bags Online

2009-05-07 Thread Bill Connell
On Thu, May 7, 2009 at 7:56 AM, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote: They went live about 5 minutes early, if anyone's online now Filled up already. Wow. I checked 5 minutes ago, and the site was being re-uploaded (empty directory, then a few more files, more, then the site displayed). The

[RBW] Re: Acorn Bags Online

2009-05-07 Thread Esteban
That's quite an impressive business model for a two-person, part-time operation. Happily, there're plenty of great bag options out there! On May 7, 6:57 am, Bill Connell bconn...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, May 7, 2009 at 7:56 AM, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote: They went live about 5

[RBW] Re: Acorn Bags Online

2009-05-07 Thread Mike Irwin
Wow! I'm glad I got mine when I did. Acorn bags are amazing. I've been using mine for everything from commuting to light camping and they work perfectly for my needs. On May 7, 9:09 am, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote: That's quite an impressive business model for a two-person, part-time

[RBW] Re: Acorn Bags Online

2009-05-07 Thread Marty
I'm an East Coaster, so I had already been stoked with enough coffee to get in the game early, and managed to score a med/large rear and a two-strap roll (for another bike) to go with the Boxy Rando I got last time. These bags are really terrific, and I'm happy to support this couple's business.

[RBW] Re: Big head says thanks

2009-05-07 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Thu, May 7, 2009 at 5:10 AM, bpus...@aol.com wrote: About a month ago I asked for recommendations on cycling caps that would fit my 7 5/8 noggin. I ended up ordering the extra-large Walz cap. They (one cotton and one wool) arrived yesterday and they fit! Thanks, Even better are the

[RBW] Re: Bailey Works Bags

2009-05-07 Thread usuk2007
Don't know about the bags, but I love the website On May 7, 9:06 am, Andrew Karre andrew.ka...@gmail.com wrote: I've used a medium SuperPro for commuting nearly every day for six years. It was worth every penny--one of the best cycling purchases I've ever made. On May 6, 4:30 pm, Eric

[RBW] Re: Big head says thanks

2009-05-07 Thread Mojo
Patrick, I googled Caroline Paquette and came up with a cap from Vanilla, so she must be a Portlander. How can I see her products? And quit with the thick hair comments already! On May 7, 8:41 am, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, May 7, 2009 at 5:10 AM, bpus...@aol.com wrote:

[RBW] Re: Acorn Bags Online

2009-05-07 Thread Bruce
I got the tri fold to use on my roadster in place of an old Cannondale MTB bag. I already have a large saddlebag and use it well. You can see a picture of it (on my red bike) on their web site From: Marty mgie...@mac.com To: RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: Big head says thanks

2009-05-07 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I found the url: http://little-package.com/ I must have used up all of her stock of the very bright (but nice) Goldenrod cotton fabric; very bright, but in a goldy way, not lemony. (Bright caps are my nod to visibility.) On Thu, May 7, 2009 at 8:50 AM, Mojo gjtra...@yahoo.com wrote: Patrick,

[RBW] Re: Acorn Bags Online

2009-05-07 Thread Esteban
I'm also quite happy with the Acorn bags - rando and two-strap. Nicely done overall. I'd get on the Zugster wait list if I could bring myself to peer out 18 months into the future. Its worth noting, in case anyone missed it, that Riv will offer the Keven's Bag in tweed! And they have a the

[RBW] Re: Hillborne in the house

2009-05-07 Thread Esteban
Thanks, Jim - that makes sense, especially if your Sam will see dirt. I've ridden a few Rivs set up with V-brakes at the HQ, and their serious stoppage really adds to the solid feel of the bikes. V-brakes are now kind of retro... Esteban San Diego, Calif. On May 7, 7:23 am, Jim Thill -

[RBW] Re: Bailey Works Bags

2009-05-07 Thread Jim Cloud
I agree with this comment! Really a nice website design. Although not a print media format, it reminds me in some ways of the great Bridgestone catalogs that Grant designed for the 1992-1994 Bridgestone U.S. bicycles (of which I have copies for all). Grant was inspired by other previous

[RBW] Water Bottles

2009-05-07 Thread Eric Norris
Has anybody ever had water bottles printed for an event? I'm looking for a good vendor who will make a small run (50 bottles) at a good price. Thanks! --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received

[RBW] Re: ICF Time Trial Rule Changes

2009-05-07 Thread Patrick in VT
On May 6, 11:21 pm, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: +1  Make it effective Jan 1st (sorry Cross racers). I don't see this having any effect on cx. or any other non-elite/pro race for that matter. and, really - this is silly. the difference on the podium at the tour of CA stage 6

[RBW] Re: ICF Time Trial Rule Changes

2009-05-07 Thread Darren Stone
At least it would be more interesting to watch. I'd love to see riders on the side of the road fixing flats and bending their forks straight between two fence rails! Ditto. Pro racers on long stages, responsible for their own rigs. I'll subscribe to that channel. -Darren.

[RBW] FS: Saluki frame/fork and lots of nice parts

2009-05-07 Thread Gino Zahnd
Sorry to post again, folks. I had three different people agree to buy, then bail at the last second. So, I'm going to part out the bike. Everything is is tip-top shape, no dings, no dents. If you want a photo of a particular bit, let me know and I'll take it. Otherwise, you can see most of it

[RBW] Re: ICF Time Trial Rule Changes

2009-05-07 Thread Garth
On May 7, 3:45 pm, Darren Stone dst...@bitmason.com wrote: At least it would be more interesting to watch. I'd love to see riders on the side of the road fixing flats and bending their forks straight between two fence rails! Ditto. Pro racers on long stages, responsible for their own

[RBW] Re: Good Cals Bad Cals/Going Grok

2009-05-07 Thread Greg DiNatale
Dave, You may already know this but you happen to live in the same town as the world's leading researcher into evolutionary eating, Dr. Loren Cordain. Dr. Cordain is a faculty member at the Colorado State University and I would reccomend his book *(*Both *The Paleo Diet* and *The Paleo Diet for

[RBW] Re: Hillborne in the house

2009-05-07 Thread avillage
Eric, nice looking, appreciate the photos. I have my Noodle bars up as far or farther than you, at least 4-6 cm. I've looked at a lot of bikes, didn't see that kind of height and began to think something was wrong with me. I feel so comfortable with my Bleriot set up that way, like I've hit the

[RBW] Re: ICF Time Trial Rule Changes

2009-05-07 Thread Patrick in VT
On May 7, 5:29 pm, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote: That'll never happen though, as Cycling is sponsor driven designed to sell stuff. No different than NASCAR really. they just don't talk like them. I totally get where you're coming from - and don't entirely disagree. but after reading

[RBW] Second ride on Hillborne

2009-05-07 Thread EricP
Well, it was just too nice of a day to go into work again. (Actually, I had asked for the day off in advance. Figuring just one ride wouldn't be enough.) Today the weather was more cooperative. Sunny enough to wear a MUSA seersucker to keep the sun off. Ended up riding around 60 miles. Even

[RBW] Re: Hillborne in the house

2009-05-07 Thread EricP
Thank you for the compliment, Jim. Was really very happy you and Mongo liked it. Came very close to putting V brakes on this one. Didn't because already had a set of the Shimano Tiagra levers. And I just love the look of the Tektro 720s. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On May 7, 9:23�am, Jim Thill

[RBW] Re: Hooray, I can get back on the bike.

2009-05-07 Thread MichaelH
So I finally got well enough to take that first test ride on Tues. May 5. (unless you count Monday's foray to Montreal to test ride a Santana Tandem, which went quite well). On Tues. I took an 18 mile ride and the foot felt fine for the first six, uncomfortable for the next 6 and then began to

[RBW] Rough Riders ride May 17 in L.A.

2009-05-07 Thread David Estes
If you can't make the 35 mile Rivendell May ride on the 16th, there's a 50 miler planned out of L.A. by Chris Kostman http://www.xo-1.org/2009/05/rough-rider-semi-epic-planned-for.html Fun stuff! -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received

[RBW] headset loosening up

2009-05-07 Thread Seth Vidal
Any idea what would cause the shimano headset on my atlantis to seemingly randomly loosen up? It's been twice now that I noticed a small amount of play in the steering and took things apart only to find top loose enough to take off by hand. Any suggestions? Am I just not tightening it well

[RBW] Re: Hooray, I can get back on the bike.

2009-05-07 Thread David Estes
Heal well Michael! Glad you might get to reward yourself w/ a Santana! DE On Thu, May 7, 2009 at 5:50 PM, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote: So I finally got well enough to take that first test ride on Tues. May 5. (unless you count Monday's foray to Montreal to test ride a Santana Tandem,

[RBW] Re: headset loosening up

2009-05-07 Thread Dave Craig
Hi, Seth: There are a few possibilities. I'll start with the most common first. Are you getting the lock nut tight enough? Are you using just one wrench? Properly tightening a threadless set usually requires two wrenches to do the job well. Use one wrench to hold the lower, threaded race and

[RBW] Re: headset loosening up

2009-05-07 Thread CycloFiend
on 5/7/09 7:01 PM, Seth Vidal at skvi...@gmail.com wrote: Any idea what would cause the shimano headset on my atlantis to seemingly randomly loosen up? It's been twice now that I noticed a small amount of play in the steering and took things apart only to find top loose enough to take off

[RBW] Re: headset loosening up

2009-05-07 Thread Seth Vidal
On Fri, May 8, 2009 at 12:20 AM, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: on 5/7/09 7:01 PM, Seth Vidal at skvi...@gmail.com wrote: Any idea what would cause the shimano headset on my atlantis to seemingly randomly loosen up? It's been twice now that I noticed a small amount of play in