[RBW] Pikes Peak S30O

2013-09-28 Thread Deacon Patrick
Inexplicably, Steve joined me for a second ride, this one a sub-30 hour-outing, with more LCG ridge climbing, and a wee bit of snow. We went in at the end of Craig's Road, popped over a ridge, made camp, and went joy riding for the rest of the day and a good chunk of the next before packing up

[RBW] The state of cycling on Canton, China

2013-09-28 Thread Michael
Just came back from visiting family there. Always cool to see the bikes there, and the interesting add-ons and problem solvers people come up with to make a bike work the way they want.. Took lotsa pics I hope to have up tonight on Flikr and saw some stuff I thought you all would get a kick out

[RBW] Re: Pikes Peak S30O

2013-09-28 Thread Matt Beebe
Awesome pictures Patrick. Your backyard/riding territory is gold long after the rush. On Saturday, September 28, 2013 9:36:45 AM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: Inexplicably, Steve joined me for a second ride, this one a sub-30 hour-outing, with more LCG ridge climbing, and a wee bit of

[RBW] Re: Pikes Peak S30O

2013-09-28 Thread Deacon Patrick
Thanks, Matt. You're right, possibly more than you know. The Fall colors are delayed 1-2 weeks due to warm temps and lots of rain, plus we were within 10 miles of Cripple Creek, a gold rush (and now gambling) town. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, September 28, 2013 11:47:58 AM UTC-6, Matt

[RBW] Re: FS: Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 700x40s and B+M Luxos B headlight

2013-09-28 Thread gordo
B+M Luxos B is sold. Marathon Supremes are still looking for a new home. On Saturday, September 21, 2013 3:56:49 PM UTC-7, gordo wrote: Hi all, The purging continues. Up for sale: -One set (2 tires) of brand new in box Marathon Supremes in 700 x 40. $110 including shipping in U.S.

[RBW] Re: Small Saddlesack for Carrying a Laptop?

2013-09-28 Thread Ken D
I have the small saddlesack and have used it for my workday commute for over 6 months, carrying my 13'' macbook. I wrap the macbook in a thin neoprene cover for a little protection from my lunch and whatnot. With this cover, it *just* fits in the small saddlesack because the 13'' is wider

Re: [RBW] September SoCal Riv Ride Santa Monica -- Tomorrow --

2013-09-28 Thread Curtis McKenzie
This one will be difficult to miss. So close, yet so little time. I may sneak away from the work bench for an hour or two and go to Tour de Fat. Have fun all. Ride safe, Curtis On Friday, September 27, 2013, hsmitham wrote: David, Glad to hear you're making it. And glad you posted a

[RBW] Re: Barefoot Friendly Pedals

2013-09-28 Thread justinaugust
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Re: [RBW] Re: Pikes Peak S30O

2013-09-28 Thread Patrick Moore
Very nice photos, and the captions weren't bad, either. I must say that I have to think hard about whether California or Colorado contains the most beautiful landscapes in the nation -- even though I love NM's own peculiar beauties. On Sat, Sep 28, 2013 at 12:06 PM, Deacon Patrick

[RBW] Re: The state of cycling on Canton, China

2013-09-28 Thread Michael
I was so impressed with the bikes there. I just realized that I didn't get a pic of what I thought were the prettiest bikes there to be seen - The Guangzhou made bikes that look like old Raleigh three speeds. They had cassettes, though. But were those pretty black, dark green, and dark

Re: [RBW] Re: The state of cycling on Canton, China

2013-09-28 Thread Patrick Moore
Michael: thanks for the photos -- very interesting indeed. To my own eyes, the very striking thing was the total absence of Flying Pigeons -- those imitations cranked out by the 10s of millions of the WWI-era British design and that used to be like ants in pre-capitalist China; the English rod

[RBW] Re: The state of cycling on Canton, China

2013-09-28 Thread Deacon Patrick
Great pictures and fascinating observations. Thank you, Michael. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, September 28, 2013 9:22:10 AM UTC-6, Michael wrote: Just came back from visiting family there. Always cool to see the bikes there, and the interesting add-ons and problem solvers people come

[RBW] Re: Small Saddlesack for Carrying a Laptop?

2013-09-28 Thread Phil Bickford
Ken A Pannier or Handlebar bag is not a foolproof way by any means. The first day I rode in with my MacBook in the rear pannier with the protective neoprene zip bag Apple sells and the Styrofoam pad they ship them with, produced a blemish in the screen caused by an edge or an end of the

[RBW] Re: Pikes Peak S30O

2013-09-28 Thread Kip Otteson
I'm going to be doing one of these rides with you in a couple of falls. I'll be on sabbatical in a couple of years and the plan is to ride in Colorado as much as I can before it's too snowy. I'm homesick! Thailand is great but the sky in those pics kills me! Kip Otteson Chiang Mai, Thailand

[RBW] Re: Pikes Peak S30O

2013-09-28 Thread Deacon Patrick
Just to ease your homesickness Kip, that's the bluest sky I've had for a trip in months. I had to actually think as I packed up my tent It's dry, so no need to set it up at home to dry out. How weird! Sardonic grin. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, September 28, 2013 7:31:09 PM UTC-6, Kip

[RBW] Supplier of quality waxed canvas?

2013-09-28 Thread Deacon Patrick
This past trip my experiment with carrying my food on the front Mark's rack worked out wonderfully. I put the food (relatively small amount per day, as it's one meal a day of butter, beef jerky, and dried potatoes) into the bear-bag and wrap that in a 3'x3' tarp which then doubles as a ground

[RBW] Re: Sam H. pinched dropout repair advice?

2013-09-28 Thread cbone97
Had the shop fix it and align the derailer hanger. $20 well spent. Started building it up today, got it built enough to sit on it and coast down the driveway. My first Riv ride! More to come. Thanks to all. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Supplier of quality waxed canvas?

2013-09-28 Thread Deacon Patrick
To answer my own question (I really should learn to Google first, ask second): http://www.fairfieldtextile.com/fabrics.html With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, September 28, 2013 8:04:56 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: This past trip my experiment with carrying my food on the front Mark's

Re: [RBW] September SoCal Riv Ride Santa Monica -- History! --

2013-09-28 Thread cyclotourist
A pretty amazing time out in the hills today! My legs are shot, and that's with taking the Topanga Canyon bail out option. A full 12 hour day door to door! As always, the route was great, bikes were perfect, but it's the company that makes the ride! And the first round of PTPIH:

[RBW] Re: fs: Rivendell Rambouillet - 58cm blue

2013-09-28 Thread Eric
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[RBW] Re: fs: Rivendell Rambouillet - 58cm blue

2013-09-28 Thread Eric
With lowered price...$825 -- 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 group, send email to

[RBW] Re: fs: Rivendell Rambouillet - 58cm blue

2013-09-28 Thread Michael
I can't believe this isn't selling. -- 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 group,

[RBW] Re: The state of cycling on Canton, China

2013-09-28 Thread Michael
@ Patrick, I saw some of those old looking, Guangzhou made bikes that looked like Raleigh 3 speeds.They were gorgeous, and my favorite bikes that I saw over there. The matching fenders are awesome. *Since RBW is adding their own chainrings now (hopefully with logo built into them, like

[RBW] Ride Report, Part 1: Portland to Ozette, WA

2013-09-28 Thread Christopher Chen
Ride description: https://plus.google.com/103698290912864028533/posts/ZdKuyf3iX4h Pictures proved it happened, but without captions yet: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/sets/72157635903695075/ cc -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- You received this message