[RBW] Overtaking Motor Vehicles on a Bicycle

2011-05-28 Thread Bob
Greetings from North Yorkshire. Was wondering yesterday: What is the *legal* method for overtaking motor vehicles on a bicycle in the US? I've done it many times; I was just wondering if it was legal in America. Here in the UK, filtering (riding between lanes of traffic) is a way of life for

Re: [RBW] Overtaking Motor Vehicles on a Bicycle

2011-05-28 Thread Anne Paulson
When you say passing on the right do you mean, in the UK you pass cars on the right, so in the US, where we drive on the right, you'd pass cars on the left? In California, if I need to pass cars, and I'm not riding on the shoulder or in a bike lane, I pass on the left. On Sat, May 28, 2011 at

[RBW] Re: Overtaking Motor Vehicles on a Bicycle

2011-05-28 Thread Bob
The law here is to pass on the right (we drive on the left side of the road). To overtake from the kerb side is an offense on a motorbike (it's called undertaking, and is tantamount to reckless driving). Undertaking on a bicycle is frowned upon, but not uncommon. On May 28, 8:20 am, Anne

[RBW] Low Rider Rack recommendations

2011-05-28 Thread MichaelH
I am looking for a silver, front, low rider rack that will at least somewhat match the Mark's mini on the front of my 26 wheeled tandem. So far I have found a $55 no name and the Nitto Campee for $229, which would replace the mini. I know that Tubus makes the Tara in silver, but it is not

Re: [RBW] Low Rider Rack recommendations

2011-05-28 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Sat, 2011-05-28 at 04:42 -0700, MichaelH wrote: I am looking for a silver, front, low rider rack that will at least somewhat match the Mark's mini on the front of my 26 wheeled tandem. So far I have found a $55 no name and the Nitto Campee for $229, which would replace the mini. I know

[RBW] Re: Overtaking Motor Vehicles on a Bicycle

2011-05-28 Thread MichaelH
Depends on whether there is a bike lane / or significant shoulder (which are technically legally different here); and whether or not the cars are moving. In a bike lane it is legal and reasonably safe to pass on the right. Without a lane I will pass a long line of stopped cars on the right, but

[RBW] Re: Overtaking Motor Vehicles on a Bicycle

2011-05-28 Thread Bob
Hi Michael, I ask because a colleague of mine asked me, and I didn't know the answer (I did some Googling, but the answers seemed to be different and contradictory from state to state, so I was hoping for an overall overtaking guideline). I also ask because the ability to filter is a big reason

[RBW] WTB: Hetres and Quasimotos, used ok

2011-05-28 Thread Earl Grey
Hi, looking for a pair of each. Partly worn tread is fine by me, but sidewalls must be in good shape. Just send me a photo of the tread and approximate mileage off-list. Thanks, Gernot -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: Overtaking Motor Vehicles on a Bicycle

2011-05-28 Thread Tim McNamara
In this state, IIRC it is legal to pass on the right (curb side) if there is a bike lane or a shoulder. It is technically not legal to pass on the right in the traffic lane, although bicyclists do this all the time at stop lights and the police do not hassle them. Otherwise, because

[RBW] test - please disregard this message if it gets through

2011-05-28 Thread James Warren
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Re: [RBW] Re: Overtaking Motor Vehicles on a Bicycle

2011-05-28 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Sat, May 28, 2011 at 9:09 AM, Bob linthi...@gmail.com wrote: [snip] the ability to filter is a big reason that I depend on a bicycle for commuting and general transportation. Traffic is a major problem here (and getting worse, petrol prices be damned), so the ability to wheedle-dee up

Re: [RBW] Low Rider Rack recommendations

2011-05-28 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I've got a Daija lr rack pair (no platform) that you can have for $40 shipped since it is missing the spacers and nuts. It has the clamps. Never mounted (I scavenged the spacers; you may not even need them.) Well, I just noticed that they are blowing them out for $29 at VO:

[RBW] FS: Bridgestone RB-1 53cm

2011-05-28 Thread JGS
Hey there! I listed by RB-1 for sale on Ebay in case anyone is interested! Pains me to see it go! http://goo.gl/itHyP -- 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.

[RBW] Simple weekend project.

2011-05-28 Thread andrew hill
Let the building begin: http://salamander.net/stage/SimpleOne/letthebuildingbegin.jpg -- 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,

Re: [RBW] Simple weekend project.

2011-05-28 Thread James Warren
That green is great. I've always kind of liked the Atlantis color. This green is like the really like version. On May 28, 2011, at 2:32 PM, andrew hill wrote: Let the building begin: http://salamander.net/stage/SimpleOne/letthebuildingbegin.jpg -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] Simple weekend project.

2011-05-28 Thread andrew hill
It's a big darker in person - that pic's flash blows the color out just a wee bit. but the shading is almost like the old Coleman stove green, which is pretty nice. best, andrew On May 28, 2011, at 3:07 PM, James Warren wrote: That green is great. I've always kind of liked the Atlantis

[RBW] Re: Simple weekend project.

2011-05-28 Thread jandrews_nyc
Do you have a pic taken without the flash to better illustrate the color? it looks great, what size is that? did you have the wheels already? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [RBW] Re: Simple weekend project.

2011-05-28 Thread andrew hill
just added two more pics to the directory: http://salamander.net/stage/SimpleOne/ the ones with numeric names are sans-flash. the first pic shows the wheels - velocity fusion laced to Phil Wood free/free. have some Marathon Racers in 35C for em, too. it's a 58cm. if i i might solicit some

[RBW] Re: Low Rider Rack recommendations

2011-05-28 Thread Mike
Have you considered running the Salsa Down Under rack? It may not work for your bike but is reasonably priced. http://salsacycles.com/components/down_under_rack/ On May 28, 4:42 am, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote: I am looking for a silver, front, low rider rack that will at least somewhat

Re: [RBW] Re: Simple weekend project.

2011-05-28 Thread andrew hill
oh and no, i didn't have the wheels already. called up Phil Wood right after i put the frame deposit down, and ordered these. even with a delay in getting silver colored rims from Velocity, Phil got me the wheels pretty quickly, and they arrived on thursday with the frame arriving friday.

[RBW] Re: Simple weekend project.

2011-05-28 Thread Lee
Hi Andrew. If you are using two cogs with different tooth-counts on your free/free hub, you need to make sure the chain length can accommodate both cogs. The larger tooth cog will sit closer to the bottom bracket along the track ends, and the smaller tooth cog will sit further away, given the same

[RBW] Re: 59 cm Riv custom (Curt Goodrich)

2011-05-28 Thread Tim Smith
I have added three recent photos to the set listed in the previous message. Tim -- 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

[RBW] FS - Jack Brown Greens - 700x33.333

2011-05-28 Thread stoker
Hi All - For sale: 1 pair of Jack Brown Geens - mounted and ridden about 10 miles. Not quite a good fit in my frame. They appear brand new (because they almost are) - I will include the original packing as well. $85.00 shipped CONUS - Paypal only please. Please reply offline - thanks in

Re: [RBW] Simple weekend project.

2011-05-28 Thread Alex Zeibot
Gorgeous. May I ask what bike stand is that? On May 28, 2011, at 4:32 PM, andrew hill neurod...@gmail.com wrote: Let the building begin: http://salamander.net/stage/SimpleOne/letthebuildingbegin.jpg -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Big Rambouillet on ebay

2011-05-28 Thread mrcheviot
That's mine actually, thanks for the compliments. Replacing w/ a Protovelo which fits me slightly better, but there's very little between them in terms of ride quality.. still not sure which I like more ;) If anyone has questions please let me know. Jeremy Brooklyn NY On May 23, 6:36 pm, Eric

[RBW] Re: Simple weekend project.

2011-05-28 Thread rex
rivendells and a naylor cab. great taste On May 28, 7:10 pm, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Andrew. If you are using two cogs with different tooth-counts on your free/free hub, you need to make sure the chain length can accommodate both cogs. The larger tooth cog will sit closer to the

[RBW] Re: fs: Rivendell Silver sidepull brakeset

2011-05-28 Thread Eric
Sold! On May 26, 12:54 pm, Eric ericwolfo...@gmail.com wrote: Like new! $55 + your choice of shipping from Chicago, IL http://tinyurl.com/3v4nkcp -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to