[RBW] Re: Best mitten design for very cold weather

2023-11-25 Thread Frakern
I have trouble with cold hands too. If you have upright handlebars, I'd suggest trying the handlebar covers that Blue Lug sells. Takes a bit of time to get used to look, but they keep my hands super warm to the point that I don't usually need gloves. On Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 2:44:57 

[RBW] Re: Compliments

2023-11-20 Thread Frakern
I was at an ice cream shop a few years back and the owner was really interested in my cork grips too. I didn't understand why he was so fixated on them lol. On Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 8:07:08 PM UTC+9 ascpgh wrote: > My orange Rambouillet draws unsolicited compliments often. When

[RBW] Re: Last Minute Japan Tips!

2023-09-27 Thread Frakern
If you have your bicycle with you, I would suggest going on the Shimanami Kaido (https://shimanami-cycle.or.jp/go-shimanami/). You can also rent bicycles from there if you're not taking your bike. On Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 10:25:34 AM UTC+9 John Rinker wrote: > Hey Minh, > > Well,

Re: [RBW] Re: Babies on bikes

2023-09-27 Thread Frakern
I had the Yepp Mini on the front of my Cheviot from when my son was around 1 year to 2.5 years old and even with albatross bars on it with bar end shifters I didn't have a problem with legs or steering. On Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 11:05:10 PM UTC+9 pbsm...@gmail.com wrote: > Kushan

[RBW] Re: Anyone using an ABUS frame lock on a CLEM JR?

2022-06-02 Thread Frakern
I set up an abus frame lock on my wife's 52cm Clem and I don't recall it was particularly hard to install. She's got 62x2.15 schwalbe big ben tires on it and SKS fenders. I also installed the same lock on my Cheviot that I use as an everyday ride-around-town bike. I really like it since it's