Re: [RBW] Re: perennial pants issue
On Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 10:21, Garth wrote: > > I just saw theses from Jitensha very pricey though. > http://www.jitensha.com/eng/knickers.html > But, if they fit and function well . that's priceless. I like those! My favorite riding trousers are a pair of woolen thrift store Polo-brand golf trousers. I cut the bottoms off and relocated the adjusty buckles at the waistband to the bottom of the leg. Here in Esteban's photo I was wearing them while adventuring in the Santa Monicas with the Riv Bunch last year: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/3894982599/sizes/o/in/photostream/ I find little need for anything shorter or lighter, as I don't get overheated wearing these knickers even on hot days. Wool jerseys and/or long sleeves, on the other hand, do get me feeling quite warm. I find that a thick fabric works best for me, saddle comfort-wise. I like to ride in boxer shorts and on leather saddles, and thin fabrics can bunch up under my sit bones and chafe, but a thick fabric like reasonably thick wool does not bunch up. I'm always on the lookout at thrift stores, and I have a few pairs of trousers waiting for me to get out the sewing machine. James Black Los Angeles, CA -- The 2011 month-at-a-time-view Planner-Calendar, Architecture Burger product AB0612 designed by James Black, is available now. For more information: http://architectureburger.com/ -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: big man 650b
I recently converted a 63cm bike and have been loving it. I commute over rough and smooth city roads and take it out on purely rec. mixter rides. Using the CdeVs. Suddenly hopping curbs is okay. I had the bug you seem to have - it's a bit of $ and tinkering time, but has been rewarding in many ways. The Tektro Big Mouth 73s that Riv sells work well. Good luck! Pics of my conversion: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ollieandema/sets/72157624764548420/ Oliver Smith On Oct 11, 2:47 pm, bicitourist wrote: > Hi I'm tempted to convert my custom 700c to 650b (not a riv but riv-e- > nized with a lugged stem/nitto racks/baggins). I'm a bigger guy at > 6ft 215lbs and i love riding mixed terrain. This is my main motivator > for making the swap although, I must admit that reading certain > magazines has got me wanting to drink from the 650b kool-aid every 3 > months. My frame is 63cm and from crank to floor is about 275m so i > don't think drop will be an issue. i've never really ridden 650B and > fear the unknown. I was curious if anyone else had regretted the swap? > Thanks in advance! > > "ed-has the day off any is deciding to change up the stable" -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Coyote Creek Classic
OK, I figured it was some sort of youth group thing. Is it just for cycling or all kinds of get outside and have fun activities? On Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 9:25 PM, manueljohnacosta < manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com> wrote: > The Venturing Crew is a co-ed boy scout troop for teenagers between > the ages of 14 and 21. Great group of kids that I work with. > > On Oct 11, 3:27 pm, "cyclotour...@gmail.com" > wrote: > > Sheesh, I think I just faved half your photos. So what's the > > "Venturing Crew"? > > > > On Oct 11, 12:28 pm, manueljohnacosta > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > Last Saturday the Venturing Crew participated in the 18th annual > > > Coyote Classic. They got to choose between an 50, 25, 12 mile bike > > > ride. Most of our venturers choose the 50 or 25 mile bike ride. Before > > > the trip we had two training ride one which end with rain. Most of the > > > training ride were quick rides to Alum Rock and back. That Saturday we > > > started early in the day with beautiful weather! The 25 milers rode on > > > the Coyote Creek Trail which runs parallel with 101, shaded and was > > > relatively flat. The 50 milers took a hard route and had only one bike > > > related issue early during the ride. The unexpected happened and one > > > of the student's rear jockey wheel fell off. Lucky they found all the > > > parts that they needed and finished the ride. Everyone made it back > > > with smiles, a better understanding of how hard they can push > > > themselves and how good a hamburger can taste after 50 miles of bike > > > riding . Looking forward tomaking this trip a staple for next year. > > > > > -Manny " The only hard part of the ride was the toilet" Acosta > > > > > Pictures proved that it happened: > > > > > Training ride pictures number uno: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157625063824324/ > > > > > Training ride pictures number dos: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157625112202286/ > > > > > Coyote Creek Ride pictures: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157625134135062/ > > -- > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would probably benefit more from improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Coyote Creek Classic
The Venturing Crew is a co-ed boy scout troop for teenagers between the ages of 14 and 21. Great group of kids that I work with. On Oct 11, 3:27 pm, "cyclotour...@gmail.com" wrote: > Sheesh, I think I just faved half your photos. So what's the > "Venturing Crew"? > > On Oct 11, 12:28 pm, manueljohnacosta > wrote: > > > > > Last Saturday the Venturing Crew participated in the 18th annual > > Coyote Classic. They got to choose between an 50, 25, 12 mile bike > > ride. Most of our venturers choose the 50 or 25 mile bike ride. Before > > the trip we had two training ride one which end with rain. Most of the > > training ride were quick rides to Alum Rock and back. That Saturday we > > started early in the day with beautiful weather! The 25 milers rode on > > the Coyote Creek Trail which runs parallel with 101, shaded and was > > relatively flat. The 50 milers took a hard route and had only one bike > > related issue early during the ride. The unexpected happened and one > > of the student's rear jockey wheel fell off. Lucky they found all the > > parts that they needed and finished the ride. Everyone made it back > > with smiles, a better understanding of how hard they can push > > themselves and how good a hamburger can taste after 50 miles of bike > > riding . Looking forward tomaking this trip a staple for next year. > > > -Manny " The only hard part of the ride was the toilet" Acosta > > > Pictures proved that it happened: > > > Training ride pictures number > > uno:http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157625063824324/ > > > Training ride pictures number > > dos:http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157625112202286/ > > > Coyote Creek Ride > > pictures:http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157625134135062/ -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] big man 650b
on 10/11/10 2:47 PM, bicitourist at ejro...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi I'm tempted to convert my custom 700c to 650b (not a riv but riv-e- > nized with a lugged stem/nitto racks/baggins). I'm a bigger guy at > 6ft 215lbs and i love riding mixed terrain. This is my main motivator > for making the swap although, I must admit that reading certain > magazines has got me wanting to drink from the 650b kool-aid every 3 > months. My frame is 63cm and from crank to floor is about 275m so i > don't think drop will be an issue. i've never really ridden 650B and > fear the unknown. I was curious if anyone else had regretted the swap? > Thanks in advance! If you haven't already done so, I would go through the 650B site. You want to take a look at the clearances of the frame, particularly near the chainstays to determine tire clearances. Also, you should take a look at the bb drop to see where you'll end up. BB-to-ground is dependant upon the height of the tires. http://www.freewebs.com/650b/index.htm Also, there is a 650B-specific list hosted via bikelist.org. You may find someone has converted your specific frame. http://phred.org/mailman/listinfo/650b I like my conversion project. It's kinda pound-dog ugly in a way I like. I like the stability of the 650B's in wet weather. I've never ridden this bike with its original tire size, so I don't have a comparison. The BB is as low as I would ever want to go. http://home.comcast.net/~cyclofiend/bikes/Project_zeus650b.html hope that helps a bit, - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Gallery updates now appear here - http://cyclofiend.blogspot.com "The bike between her legs was like some hyper-evolved alien tail she'd somehow extruded, as though over patient centuries; a sweet and intricate bone-machine, grown Lexan-armored tires, near-frictionless bearings, and gas filled shocks." William Gibson - "Virtual Light" -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: perennial pants issue
water repellant cotton breeks http://www.hilltrek.co.uk/acatalog/copy_of_Clova_Ventile_Breeches.html > Does anyone else makes something just like the MUSA pants, but without > the 2-tone color scheme? -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] FS:56cm Atlantis Frame/fork/wheelset
I have a 2007 56cm Atlantis frame/fork/headset for sale. Also I have A really great wheelset/tires for sale as well. Mavic 719/XT 36h 26" Schwalbe Marathon Supremes. Id like to sell them together. The bike and wheelset are both used. Bike shows normal use from mounting racks, chainsuck, a couple a paint chips. Wheels are very solid, completely true and the hubs spin great. I love this bike, just realizing its too small. Probably gonna get another Atlantis or maybe Hunq. Id like to get $1500 for everything, or $1300 for the frame and $225 for the wheels but am open to negotiations. I can email some pics if anyone is interested. thanks Mike -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Heads Up: New Atlantis frames: 47, 53, 54.5, 61
It'll go real well with your new cap Seth! :) -B On Oct 11, 1:27 pm, Seth Vidal wrote: > On Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 2:43 PM, Steve wrote: > > For those of you who might be interested in an Atlantis frame, Aaron's > > Bicycle Repair in Seattle has the following frames for sale 47, 53, > > 54.5, 61, 68cm for $1500. Don't know if he'll take orders via the > > phone and ship, but he also has a 54.5 frame for sale on eBay. > > Currently at $1025 and ending on Oct. 14th. > > *twitch* > > -sv -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: WTB 64cm Quickbeam
I got a 60, based on the tires I intended to (and do) ride. There's not a ton of clearance to bone when I straddle the bike. I have an 85cm saddle height and a big fist of seatpost. Philip Williamson www.philipwilliamson.com On Oct 11, 5:45 pm, EricP wrote: > Yup. I've straddled a 62, which should be my size. There was no > clearance. It might work, but a 60 would feel better. > > Eric Platt > St. Paul, MN > > On Oct 11, 7:22 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > > > It's not huge, but enough to make the bike feel bigger. Not worse/better, > > just different. As I used mine for trail riding a lot, the higher TT was not > > a plus for me. > > > On Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 4:24 PM, clyde canter wrote: > > > > I overlooked the BB dropsome difference there compared to my Ram's > > > geo. > > > 1/2 centimeter of so. > > > > On Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 1:49 PM, cyclotour...@gmail.com < > > > cyclotour...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > >> Higher BB (less drop) pushes the top tube up a cm or so. Not a big > > >> deal, but Rivs already have a pretty high TT, so that extra cm makes > > >> it feel kinda' tight. Especially if you put on some big-ish tires. > > > >> On Oct 11, 10:22 am, clyde canter wrote: > > >> > I'm curious. Why would the fit larger than other Rivs? > > > >> > Clyde Canter > > > >> > On Sun, Oct 10, 2010 at 4:27 PM, cyclotourist > >> >wrote: > > > >> > > My friend in Portland is selling a 62cm if you think that'll fit. > > >> They fit > > >> > > a bit larger than other Rivs (I should have a 60cm while my other > > >> bikes are > > >> > > 61 or 62). It's my old one. I can send more info off list if you're > > >> > > interested. > > > >> > > On Sun, Oct 10, 2010 at 11:34 AM, newenglandbike < > > >> matthiasbe...@gmail.com>wrote: > > > >> > >> If anyone has one for sale, please let me know. I can pay cash or > > >> > >> trade. Thanks! > > > >> > >> -- > > >> > >> 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > > >> > >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > >> > >> rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > > >> > > > >> > >> . > > >> > >> For more options, visit this group at > > >> > >>http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > > >> > > -- > > >> > > Cheers, > > >> > > David > > >> > > Redlands, CA > > > >> > > *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would > > >> > > probably benefit more from > > >> > > improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS > > > >> > > -- > > >> > > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > > >> > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > >> > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > > >> > > > >> > > . > > >> > > For more options, visit this group at > > >> > >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > > >> -- > > >> 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > > >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > >> rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > > >> . > > >> For more options, visit this group at > > >>http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > > > -- > > > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > > > . > > > For more options, visit this group at > > >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > > -- > > Cheers, > > David > > Redlands, CA > > > *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would > > probably benefit more from > > improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS- Hide > > quoted text - > > > - Show quoted text - -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] good looking hunqs
Couldn't agree more. Stunning build! RBW should definitely ask to use that on their site. Haven't seen many any nicer. From: Seth Vidal To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Mon, October 11, 2010 6:17:26 PM Subject: [RBW] good looking hunqs I think he's on the list but I just saw this hunquapillar tonight: http://www.flickr.com/photos/devildotbunny/5072896097/ This should be the one riv shows on their website b/c holy crap is that a gorgeous build. -sv -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: good looking hunqs
What kind of pedals are those? -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] good looking hunqs
I think he's on the list but I just saw this hunquapillar tonight: http://www.flickr.com/photos/devildotbunny/5072896097/ This should be the one riv shows on their website b/c holy crap is that a gorgeous build. -sv -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: WTB 64cm Quickbeam
Yup. I've straddled a 62, which should be my size. There was no clearance. It might work, but a 60 would feel better. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Oct 11, 7:22 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > It's not huge, but enough to make the bike feel bigger. Not worse/better, > just different. As I used mine for trail riding a lot, the higher TT was not > a plus for me. > > On Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 4:24 PM, clyde canter wrote: > > > > > > > I overlooked the BB dropsome difference there compared to my Ram's geo. > > 1/2 centimeter of so. > > > On Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 1:49 PM, cyclotour...@gmail.com < > > cyclotour...@gmail.com> wrote: > > >> Higher BB (less drop) pushes the top tube up a cm or so. Not a big > >> deal, but Rivs already have a pretty high TT, so that extra cm makes > >> it feel kinda' tight. Especially if you put on some big-ish tires. > > >> On Oct 11, 10:22 am, clyde canter wrote: > >> > I'm curious. Why would the fit larger than other Rivs? > > >> > Clyde Canter > > >> > On Sun, Oct 10, 2010 at 4:27 PM, cyclotourist >> >wrote: > > >> > > My friend in Portland is selling a 62cm if you think that'll fit. > >> They fit > >> > > a bit larger than other Rivs (I should have a 60cm while my other > >> bikes are > >> > > 61 or 62). It's my old one. I can send more info off list if you're > >> > > interested. > > >> > > On Sun, Oct 10, 2010 at 11:34 AM, newenglandbike < > >> matthiasbe...@gmail.com>wrote: > > >> > >> If anyone has one for sale, please let me know. I can pay cash or > >> > >> trade. Thanks! > > >> > >> -- > >> > >> 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > >> > >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > >> > >> rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > >> > > >> > >> . > >> > >> For more options, visit this group at > >> > >>http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > >> > > -- > >> > > Cheers, > >> > > David > >> > > Redlands, CA > > >> > > *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would > >> > > probably benefit more from > >> > > improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS > > >> > > -- > >> > > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > >> > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > >> > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > >> > > >> > > . > >> > > For more options, visit this group at > >> > >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > >> -- > >> 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > >> rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > >> . > >> For more options, visit this group at > >>http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > > -- > > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > > . > > For more options, visit this group at > >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- > Cheers, > David > Redlands, CA > > *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would > probably benefit more from > improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS- Hide > quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Why I like you guys
Nice story. Totally dislike that drop mentality. Although as I'm
usually the one dropped, it is a bias. And it's not just roadies.
Was given some serious grief Saturday on some mountain bike trails by
a club ride.
Was a great time last year riding with you folks. Definitely a
highlight of my trip out to San Diego.
Oh, Ride the Divide is well worth seeing. Not just getting the DVD,
but it is fun watching the whole shebang on the big screen. ('Fession
- pre ordered the DVD and saw it at a local screening).
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Oct 11, 7:19 pm, cyclotourist wrote:
> Everything I know about riding bikes I learned from Pee Wee Herman.
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> On Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 1:22 PM, Brad Gantt wrote:
> > Great story David. That's exactly why I ride a Riv. the way I do (slow-
> > to-moderate-except-on-good-days-when-the-mood-strikes-but-never-at-the-
> > expense-of-my-riding-buddies). Be nice and ride yer bike. Pretty
> > simple. Thanks again.
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Re: [RBW] Re: WTB 64cm Quickbeam
It's not huge, but enough to make the bike feel bigger. Not worse/better, just different. As I used mine for trail riding a lot, the higher TT was not a plus for me. On Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 4:24 PM, clyde canter wrote: > I overlooked the BB dropsome difference there compared to my Ram's geo. > 1/2 centimeter of so. > > > On Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 1:49 PM, cyclotour...@gmail.com < > cyclotour...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Higher BB (less drop) pushes the top tube up a cm or so. Not a big >> deal, but Rivs already have a pretty high TT, so that extra cm makes >> it feel kinda' tight. Especially if you put on some big-ish tires. >> >> On Oct 11, 10:22 am, clyde canter wrote: >> > I'm curious. Why would the fit larger than other Rivs? >> > >> > Clyde Canter >> > >> > On Sun, Oct 10, 2010 at 4:27 PM, cyclotourist > >wrote: >> > >> > > My friend in Portland is selling a 62cm if you think that'll fit. >> They fit >> > > a bit larger than other Rivs (I should have a 60cm while my other >> bikes are >> > > 61 or 62). It's my old one. I can send more info off list if you're >> > > interested. >> > >> > > On Sun, Oct 10, 2010 at 11:34 AM, newenglandbike < >> matthiasbe...@gmail.com>wrote: >> > >> > >> If anyone has one for sale, please let me know.I can pay cash or >> > >> trade. Thanks! >> > >> > >> -- >> > >> 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. >> > >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> > >> rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com >> >> > >> > >> . >> > >> For more options, visit this group at >> > >>http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. >> > >> > > -- >> > > Cheers, >> > > David >> > > Redlands, CA >> > >> > > *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would >> > > probably benefit more from >> > > improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS >> > >> > > -- >> > > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. >> > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com >> >> > >> > > . >> > > For more options, visit this group at >> > >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. >> >> -- >> 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com >> . >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. >> >> > -- > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would probably benefit more from improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Why I like you guys
Everything I know about riding bikes I learned from Pee Wee Herman. On Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 1:22 PM, Brad Gantt wrote: > Great story David. That's exactly why I ride a Riv. the way I do (slow- > to-moderate-except-on-good-days-when-the-mood-strikes-but-never-at-the- > expense-of-my-riding-buddies). Be nice and ride yer bike. Pretty > simple. Thanks again. > > -- > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would probably benefit more from improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: big man 650b
Not to be a wet blanket but I did a conversion of an old road racing bike so I could use fatter tires. Many people who rode it liked it. I'm glad I tried it, but I never really liked it. As a result I got a Legolas which is a great road bike but will also take fatter 700 tires for my off road and mixed terrain rides. But as they say, YMMV, and you won't know until you try it. jim m wc ca On Oct 11, 2:47 pm, bicitourist wrote: > Hi I'm tempted to convert my custom 700c to 650b (not a riv but riv-e- > nized with a lugged stem/nitto racks/baggins). I'm a bigger guy at > 6ft 215lbs and i love riding mixed terrain. This is my main motivator > for making the swap although, I must admit that reading certain > magazines has got me wanting to drink from the 650b kool-aid every 3 > months. My frame is 63cm and from crank to floor is about 275m so i > don't think drop will be an issue. i've never really ridden 650B and > fear the unknown. I was curious if anyone else had regretted the swap? > Thanks in advance! > > "ed-has the day off any is deciding to change up the stable" -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: WTB 64cm Quickbeam
I overlooked the BB dropsome difference there compared to my Ram's geo. 1/2 centimeter of so. On Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 1:49 PM, cyclotour...@gmail.com < cyclotour...@gmail.com> wrote: > Higher BB (less drop) pushes the top tube up a cm or so. Not a big > deal, but Rivs already have a pretty high TT, so that extra cm makes > it feel kinda' tight. Especially if you put on some big-ish tires. > > On Oct 11, 10:22 am, clyde canter wrote: > > I'm curious. Why would the fit larger than other Rivs? > > > > Clyde Canter > > > > On Sun, Oct 10, 2010 at 4:27 PM, cyclotourist >wrote: > > > > > My friend in Portland is selling a 62cm if you think that'll fit. They > fit > > > a bit larger than other Rivs (I should have a 60cm while my other bikes > are > > > 61 or 62). It's my old one. I can send more info off list if you're > > > interested. > > > > > On Sun, Oct 10, 2010 at 11:34 AM, newenglandbike < > matthiasbe...@gmail.com>wrote: > > > > >> If anyone has one for sale, please let me know.I can pay cash or > > >> trade. Thanks! > > > > >> -- > > >> 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > > >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > >> rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > > > > > >> . > > >> For more options, visit this group at > > >>http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > > > > -- > > > Cheers, > > > David > > > Redlands, CA > > > > > *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would > > > probably benefit more from > > > improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS > > > > > -- > > > 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 email to > > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > > > > > > . > > > For more options, visit this group at > > >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Coyote Creek Classic
Sheesh, I think I just faved half your photos. So what's the "Venturing Crew"? On Oct 11, 12:28 pm, manueljohnacosta wrote: > Last Saturday the Venturing Crew participated in the 18th annual > Coyote Classic. They got to choose between an 50, 25, 12 mile bike > ride. Most of our venturers choose the 50 or 25 mile bike ride. Before > the trip we had two training ride one which end with rain. Most of the > training ride were quick rides to Alum Rock and back. That Saturday we > started early in the day with beautiful weather! The 25 milers rode on > the Coyote Creek Trail which runs parallel with 101, shaded and was > relatively flat. The 50 milers took a hard route and had only one bike > related issue early during the ride. The unexpected happened and one > of the student's rear jockey wheel fell off. Lucky they found all the > parts that they needed and finished the ride. Everyone made it back > with smiles, a better understanding of how hard they can push > themselves and how good a hamburger can taste after 50 miles of bike > riding . Looking forward tomaking this trip a staple for next year. > > -Manny " The only hard part of the ride was the toilet" Acosta > > Pictures proved that it happened: > > Training ride pictures number > uno:http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157625063824324/ > > Training ride pictures number > dos:http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157625112202286/ > > Coyote Creek Ride > pictures:http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157625134135062/ -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: big man 650b
This falls into the "You don't know until you try" category. After you get the wheels, you'll either commit to having them on, or love 'em so much that you'll get a new bike like William mentioned. Or I guess you could hate 'em and sell them, but that's less likely :-) I love 650b and would have them exclusively if I didn't have so much $$ $ into 700c wheels. On Oct 11, 2:54 pm, William wrote: > I did a conversion on my road bike, and loved the road feel, but I did > have a drop issue that made it way easier to scrape pedals. I had > planned on running 650x38B but the Pari motos rubbed the insides of my > fork crown. So I had to go with Maxy Fasty's and those dropped me > lower than I'd wanted. > > The experiment resulted in me buying a new 650B bike to fit my > wheelset. I switched my road bike back to 700C and now have four > bikes one light and one heavy for each wheelsize. I think that's > ideal. Be warned that your $500 experiment in wheels and brakes might > result in a big money bike purchase. > > On Oct 11, 2:47 pm, bicitourist wrote: > > > Hi I'm tempted to convert my custom 700c to 650b (not a riv but riv-e- > > nized with a lugged stem/nitto racks/baggins). I'm a bigger guy at > > 6ft 215lbs and i love riding mixed terrain. This is my main motivator > > for making the swap although, I must admit that reading certain > > magazines has got me wanting to drink from the 650b kool-aid every 3 > > months. My frame is 63cm and from crank to floor is about 275m so i > > don't think drop will be an issue. i've never really ridden 650B and > > fear the unknown. I was curious if anyone else had regretted the swap? > > Thanks in advance! > > > "ed-has the day off any is deciding to change up the stable" -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: big man 650b
I did a conversion on my road bike, and loved the road feel, but I did have a drop issue that made it way easier to scrape pedals. I had planned on running 650x38B but the Pari motos rubbed the insides of my fork crown. So I had to go with Maxy Fasty's and those dropped me lower than I'd wanted. The experiment resulted in me buying a new 650B bike to fit my wheelset. I switched my road bike back to 700C and now have four bikes one light and one heavy for each wheelsize. I think that's ideal. Be warned that your $500 experiment in wheels and brakes might result in a big money bike purchase. On Oct 11, 2:47 pm, bicitourist wrote: > Hi I'm tempted to convert my custom 700c to 650b (not a riv but riv-e- > nized with a lugged stem/nitto racks/baggins). I'm a bigger guy at > 6ft 215lbs and i love riding mixed terrain. This is my main motivator > for making the swap although, I must admit that reading certain > magazines has got me wanting to drink from the 650b kool-aid every 3 > months. My frame is 63cm and from crank to floor is about 275m so i > don't think drop will be an issue. i've never really ridden 650B and > fear the unknown. I was curious if anyone else had regretted the swap? > Thanks in advance! > > "ed-has the day off any is deciding to change up the stable" -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] big man 650b
Hi I'm tempted to convert my custom 700c to 650b (not a riv but riv-e- nized with a lugged stem/nitto racks/baggins). I'm a bigger guy at 6ft 215lbs and i love riding mixed terrain. This is my main motivator for making the swap although, I must admit that reading certain magazines has got me wanting to drink from the 650b kool-aid every 3 months. My frame is 63cm and from crank to floor is about 275m so i don't think drop will be an issue. i've never really ridden 650B and fear the unknown. I was curious if anyone else had regretted the swap? Thanks in advance! "ed-has the day off any is deciding to change up the stable" -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Seattle Ride Report
Rob is using the same Shimano triple derailleur (don't remember which model) that was originally on the bike - says it works great. He does have to trim the front derailleur more often than I do with my vintage Simplex with wider cage. Alex On Oct 11, 1:56 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Mon, 2010-10-11 at 09:18 -0700, Jansenh wrote: > > Does anyone have more information on how that was fitted? I'm mulling > > over adding that crankset to my next build but I'm unsure which FD to > > use > > I believe the Grand Cru 50.4 BCD crankset can be used with regular > modern front derailleurs. The feature list on the VO website says: > "3mm more room between outer ring and crank arm (compared to classic TA) > for easier front derailleur setup." > > Details > here:http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/components/cranksets/cranks/gr... > > You could write Chris with questions: ch...@velo-orange.com -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Seattle Ride Report
On Mon, 2010-10-11 at 09:18 -0700, Jansenh wrote: > Does anyone have more information on how that was fitted? I'm mulling > over adding that crankset to my next build but I'm unsure which FD to > use I believe the Grand Cru 50.4 BCD crankset can be used with regular modern front derailleurs. The feature list on the VO website says: "3mm more room between outer ring and crank arm (compared to classic TA) for easier front derailleur setup." Details here: http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/components/cranksets/cranks/grand-cru-50-4bcd-crankset.html You could write Chris with questions: ch...@velo-orange.com -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Heads Up: New Atlantis frames: 47, 53, 54.5, 61
On Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 2:43 PM, Steve wrote: > For those of you who might be interested in an Atlantis frame, Aaron's > Bicycle Repair in Seattle has the following frames for sale 47, 53, > 54.5, 61, 68cm for $1500. Don't know if he'll take orders via the > phone and ship, but he also has a 54.5 frame for sale on eBay. > Currently at $1025 and ending on Oct. 14th. > *twitch* -sv -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Seattle Ride Report
Does anyone have more information on how that was fitted? I'm mulling over adding that crankset to my next build but I'm unsure which FD to use> On Oct 10, 10:48 pm, Michael_S wrote: > some beautiful bikes in those pictures! That was the 1st I've seen the > new VO crankset on a bike too. > sounds like a great time too...even with some damp weather. > > ~Mike~ > > On Oct 10, 9:44 pm, amoll68 wrote: > > > > > Much thanks go out to Rob Harrison for setting this up! How could we > > resist the 10:10 on 10/10/10 thing? I was determined to go, no matter > > the weather. > > > I think we all figured, and hoped, that we'd be similarly minded > > folks. We were, and it was good fun. That was a nice sized group, too. > > Brian and I had beers (some food, too) afterward, and are looking > > forward to more such rides around our Emerald City. > > > We're also thinking about a group S24O sometime . . . maybe next > > spring or summer. Lots of great riding in National Forest Lands around > > here. > > > My pics are here: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/39151...@n07/sets/72157625013094107/ > > > Thanks, > > > Alex Moll > > Marysville, WA -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Heads Up: New Atlantis frames: 47, 53, 54.5, 61
For those of you who might be interested in an Atlantis frame, Aaron's Bicycle Repair in Seattle has the following frames for sale 47, 53, 54.5, 61, 68cm for $1500. Don't know if he'll take orders via the phone and ship, but he also has a 54.5 frame for sale on eBay. Currently at $1025 and ending on Oct. 14th. No relationship to Aaron's Bicycle Repair, but wanted to pass this along to the group. I had my eyes on the 54.5, but snagged a Grand Bois Type E instead. -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Why I like you guys
Great story David. That's exactly why I ride a Riv. the way I do (slow- to-moderate-except-on-good-days-when-the-mood-strikes-but-never-at-the- expense-of-my-riding-buddies). Be nice and ride yer bike. Pretty simple. Thanks again. -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Coyote Creek Classic
Last Saturday the Venturing Crew participated in the 18th annual Coyote Classic. They got to choose between an 50, 25, 12 mile bike ride. Most of our venturers choose the 50 or 25 mile bike ride. Before the trip we had two training ride one which end with rain. Most of the training ride were quick rides to Alum Rock and back. That Saturday we started early in the day with beautiful weather! The 25 milers rode on the Coyote Creek Trail which runs parallel with 101, shaded and was relatively flat. The 50 milers took a hard route and had only one bike related issue early during the ride. The unexpected happened and one of the student's rear jockey wheel fell off. Lucky they found all the parts that they needed and finished the ride. Everyone made it back with smiles, a better understanding of how hard they can push themselves and how good a hamburger can taste after 50 miles of bike riding . Looking forward tomaking this trip a staple for next year. -Manny " The only hard part of the ride was the toilet" Acosta Pictures proved that it happened: Training ride pictures number uno: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157625063824324/ Training ride pictures number dos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157625112202286/ Coyote Creek Ride pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157625134135062/ -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: FS: MKS Touring Lite Pedals and Power Grips.
Just for clarification it is the Touring Lite pedal not the touring pedal that Rivendell sells. http://www.amazon.com/MKS-Touring-Lite-Pedals-Silver/dp/B001KS1TM4 -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Why I like you guys
"Are you lost?" That's the best!!! I guess the deal is I can't imagine going a ride where I get dropped, or dropping someone. An A group and a B group, sure, makes sense, but totally taking off and leaving a couple riders to fend for themselves in a place they've never ridden with a que sheet that is not accurate? I must say, taking them on that short (1/8 mile?) section of dirt road was the best part. :-) On Oct 11, 10:21 am, CycloFiend wrote: > Dang! _THAT_ epitomizes what the whole idea of Rivendell and "low barriers > to entry" is all about. Cyclists acting like people. I think the next time > someone comments (on other, less polite lists) about how Riv is > "anti-racing" or clipless, or spandex, or anything else, I'm just going to > share the link to your story and images. > > David, way to spread the word! > > "And you will know the happy riders by the bugs in their teeth..." > > Take someone out, let 'em have fun. They'll figure it out. > > - J > > -- > Jim Edgar > cyclofi...@earthlink.net > > "One Cog - Zero Excuses" L/S T-shirt (and others!) - Now > availablehttp://www.cyclofiend.com/stuff > > Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries -http://www.cyclofiend.com > Current Classics - Cross Bikes > Singlespeed - Working Bikes > > Gallery updates now appear here -http://cyclofiend.blogspot.com -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: WTB 64cm Quickbeam
Higher BB (less drop) pushes the top tube up a cm or so. Not a big deal, but Rivs already have a pretty high TT, so that extra cm makes it feel kinda' tight. Especially if you put on some big-ish tires. On Oct 11, 10:22 am, clyde canter wrote: > I'm curious. Why would the fit larger than other Rivs? > > Clyde Canter > > On Sun, Oct 10, 2010 at 4:27 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > > > My friend in Portland is selling a 62cm if you think that'll fit. They fit > > a bit larger than other Rivs (I should have a 60cm while my other bikes are > > 61 or 62). It's my old one. I can send more info off list if you're > > interested. > > > On Sun, Oct 10, 2010 at 11:34 AM, newenglandbike > > wrote: > > >> If anyone has one for sale, please let me know. I can pay cash or > >> trade. Thanks! > > >> -- > >> 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > >> rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > >> . > >> For more options, visit this group at > >>http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > > -- > > Cheers, > > David > > Redlands, CA > > > *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would > > probably benefit more from > > improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS > > > -- > > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > > . > > For more options, visit this group at > >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Why I like you guys
Dang! _THAT_ epitomizes what the whole idea of Rivendell and "low barriers to entry" is all about. Cyclists acting like people. I think the next time someone comments (on other, less polite lists) about how Riv is "anti-racing" or clipless, or spandex, or anything else, I'm just going to share the link to your story and images. David, way to spread the word! "And you will know the happy riders by the bugs in their teeth..." Take someone out, let 'em have fun. They'll figure it out. - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net "One Cog - Zero Excuses" L/S T-shirt (and others!) - Now available http://www.cyclofiend.com/stuff Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Gallery updates now appear here - http://cyclofiend.blogspot.com -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Seattle Ride Report
Great ride indeed, thanks for having me along. Maybe next year I'll be more Rivish than hat, bag and misc. supplies. :) I'm pretty sure our fender to brifter ratio was the highest of any ride I've ever been on. On Oct 11, 12:22 am, Rob Harrison wrote: > Nice pics Alex. Cool to see some of us riding! Amazing you found my vaporized > bolt! > > Definitely interested in group S24Os. Great idea. > > Rob in Seattle > > On Oct 10, 2010, at 9:44 PM, amoll68 wrote: > > > > > Much thanks go out to Rob Harrison for setting this up! How could we > > resist the 10:10 on 10/10/10 thing? I was determined to go, no matter > > the weather. > > > I think we all figured, and hoped, that we'd be similarly minded > > folks. We were, and it was good fun. That was a nice sized group, too. > > Brian and I had beers (some food, too) afterward, and are looking > > forward to more such rides around our Emerald City. > > > We're also thinking about a group S24O sometime . . . maybe next > > spring or summer. Lots of great riding in National Forest Lands around > > here. > > > My pics are here: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/39151...@n07/sets/72157625013094107/ > > > Thanks, > > > Alex Moll > > Marysville, WA > > > -- > > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > > For more options, visit this group > > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] WTB 64cm Quickbeam
I'm curious. Why would the fit larger than other Rivs? Clyde Canter On Sun, Oct 10, 2010 at 4:27 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > My friend in Portland is selling a 62cm if you think that'll fit. They fit > a bit larger than other Rivs (I should have a 60cm while my other bikes are > 61 or 62). It's my old one. I can send more info off list if you're > interested. > > > > On Sun, Oct 10, 2010 at 11:34 AM, newenglandbike > wrote: > >> If anyone has one for sale, please let me know.I can pay cash or >> trade. Thanks! >> >> -- >> 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com >> . >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. >> >> > > > -- > Cheers, > David > Redlands, CA > > *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would > probably benefit more from > improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS > > > -- > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: perennial pants issue
I just saw theses from Jitensha very pricey though. http://www.jitensha.com/eng/knickers.html But, if they fit and function well . that's priceless. -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Why I like you guys
I think it's because "mainstreem" roadies don't know what to make of a typical Rivendell or its rider. And remember, the guys'n'gals on the latest'n'greatest are always a bit snobbish, regardless of the activity (cell phones? bikes? dive equipment?). We don't fit neatly into the pecking order. At least out on the dirt, the MTBers ask "are you lost?" or "what're you doing here?". David, nice story. They look like they're having fun on the dirt. It's always a giggle to show someone a favorite route and have them appreciate it. dougP On Oct 11, 1:46 am, Philip Williamson wrote: > Cool story. It's always nice to be shunned. > > Philip Williamsonwww.biketinker.com > > On Oct 10, 7:13 pm, James Warren wrote: > > > > > Thank you for taking the time on that, David. Every time I've ridden with > > people on this list has been one of the best rides I've been on, and > > it's so cool that from here to Seattle, there are plenty of > > nice opportunities to get together. The Diablo garage sale ride was > > excellent. Big crowd of Riv Riders in Walnut Creek that might have been > > bigger than the crowd in San Diego last April. > > > -Original Message- > > From: cyclotourist > > Sent: Oct 10, 2010 5:27 PM > > To: RBW Owners Bunch > > Subject: [RBW] Why I like you guys > > Yesterday I'm out for a few hours of riding, and I see a couple cyclists > > ahead of me. As I'm pretty slow, I'm amazed that I'm catching up to them. > > Watch a bit more and I figure out they're looking at a que sheet and I'm > > guessing lost. > > I catch up to them, and find out they're part of a quarterly "three clubs" > > ride involving three (!) of the local bike clubs. They're basically > > getting to the right area, but tell me of the crazy route they had to > > follow to get to this point. Lost several times, and receiving conflicting > > info from different pedestrians and drivers. > > Their sheet is all messed up with some directions crossed out and new ones > > penciled in. They tell me their club buddies left them in the dust 20 > > minutes after the start of the 50 mile ride. Nice...I'm going in the > > same general direction and offer to show them where they need to go. > > They're a little slow, but not that bad. No reason to get dropped! Plus > > it was sold as a recreational ride, and NOT a training ride. Along the way > > I invite them to follow me on my intended route as it's 15 miles of > > beautiful back roads just a bit further up the road. They tentatively > > agree to that. > > We make it to the water stop, and run into a chunk of the other > > riders. Everybody's kinda' standing around and not generally enthusiastic. > > Not the friendliest lot. And as for me, they were doing their best to > > pretend I didn't exist. I didn't need them to bend over thanking me for > > helping their club-mates out, but a little "Hi, nice bike, how old is that > > thing anyway, you really ride a saddle like that?" wouldn't have been too > > tough on them. > > I go and get water from the fountain (wouldn't think of using their > > precious bottled h20) and come back to hear them telling these two ladies > > how awful my route is, full of homicidal traffic and multiple construction > > sites. I look at the two, shrug my shoulders and tell them it's a great > > ride. Low and behold, my charges trust me once more and keep on going up > > the hill in order to drop into the valley. We do this while watching the > > rest of the riders turn back and return the way they came. > > We end up having what one of them described as "One of the best rides I've > > ever been on." Success! We hit the canyon and ride for at least four > > miles at 25-30 MPH without pedaling once! Crazy cool tailwind that pushed > > us the whole way. Minimal cars, some construction and plates on the road, > > but no biggie. Lots of cows and horses to look at, a train goes by. Just > > neat rural riding! > > I guide them to their meet up spot at a coffee shop just as I get a flat. > > I'm out front fixing it, while their club mates again do their best to > > ignore me. In the meantime two of the baristas come out and ogle my bike, > > practically drooling on the saddle. > > And that my friends, is why I enjoy our SoCal Riv rides so much. The > > contrast is just amazing. Lots of different speeds, but everyone seems to > > end up having a great time. Thanks to everyone that's been able to meet up > > for one, and I hope you can make ourupcoming Fall/Winter series.:-) > > map > > here:http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Redlands-to-Wildwood-and-San-Tim... > > -- > > Cheers, > > David > > Redlands, CA...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who > > would probably benefit more from > > improving their taste than from improving their performance.- RTMS > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >
[RBW] Re: Oregon Handmade Bicycle Show builders' ride
Speaking the Great Bicycle City of Portland, not so much happiness when it comes to trail riding. A pretty good write up in the bottom half of this post: http://www.allhailtheblackmarket.com/2010/10/post_almost_entirely_dedicated.html Those of us that have pretty much unlimited access to trails just don't know how good we got it! On Oct 11, 8:12 am, Seth Vidal wrote: > On Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 11:10 AM, Mike wrote: > > Looks like some nice bikes at the show. Thanks for posting the link. > > It's funny, living here in Portland you'd think you'd see more MAPs, > > Ira Ryan's, Vanilla's, etc around town but it's pretty rare and often > > when I do it's Mitch or Ira riding one of their bikes. Probably if I > > went to cross races I'd see more. By and large the majority of bikes I > > see on the road by commuters are Surlys. Racer types always seem to be > > on some variation of a plastic bike by Trek, Specialized, Cervelo, > > etc. I feel like I see more people on Rivendells than custom bikes by > > local builders. > > Why is that surprising? Percentage-wise the custom-made bikes are a > small amount of the total. > > you see more surly's than riv's more riv's than custom builders. > > I suspect you see more nike shoes than danskos and more danksos than > hand made boots. > > -sv -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] FS: MKS Touring Lite Pedals and Power Grips.
Essentially a brand new set of MKS Touring Lite pedals. I threw these on my Rambouillet and have used them for about 40 miles but have decided I am going to give clipless a shot (don't kill me) so these are going to go. Like I said essentially brand new. $40 shipped. I also have some Power Grips in black. Also new. I installed them and tried them out for about 5 miles which is what made me think I would like to give clipless a try. $20 shipped. If you want them both I will leave them installed as they are a bit of a pain to get on the Lite pedal. The are installed upside down so that the logo is not displayed. -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Oregon Handmade Bicycle Show builders' ride
On Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 11:10 AM, Mike wrote: > Looks like some nice bikes at the show. Thanks for posting the link. > It's funny, living here in Portland you'd think you'd see more MAPs, > Ira Ryan's, Vanilla's, etc around town but it's pretty rare and often > when I do it's Mitch or Ira riding one of their bikes. Probably if I > went to cross races I'd see more. By and large the majority of bikes I > see on the road by commuters are Surlys. Racer types always seem to be > on some variation of a plastic bike by Trek, Specialized, Cervelo, > etc. I feel like I see more people on Rivendells than custom bikes by > local builders. > Why is that surprising? Percentage-wise the custom-made bikes are a small amount of the total. you see more surly's than riv's more riv's than custom builders. I suspect you see more nike shoes than danskos and more danksos than hand made boots. -sv -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Oregon Handmade Bicycle Show builders' ride
Looks like some nice bikes at the show. Thanks for posting the link. It's funny, living here in Portland you'd think you'd see more MAPs, Ira Ryan's, Vanilla's, etc around town but it's pretty rare and often when I do it's Mitch or Ira riding one of their bikes. Probably if I went to cross races I'd see more. By and large the majority of bikes I see on the road by commuters are Surlys. Racer types always seem to be on some variation of a plastic bike by Trek, Specialized, Cervelo, etc. I feel like I see more people on Rivendells than custom bikes by local builders. --mike -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: FS: '89 Bridgestone MB-1 (Nearly) Full Parts Kit
Ah nuts, not one of the drop bar ones! (hijack) I'd love to find a pair of the RM013 Dirt Drop bars in 54cm. I have a 48cm which is great but just too narrow. (/hijack) On Oct 10, 11:26 pm, Dave in Los Angeles wrote: > I just bought an '89 Bridgestone MB-1 and I'm going to spec it out a > bit differently than the original. So, to offset the cost a bit I'm > selling everything that came on the bike I bought. Most of the parts > are original. Here's the link to a copy of the catalog specs > page:http://www.sheldonbrown.com/bridgestone/1989/pages/bridgestone-1989-2... > (Sheldon RIP). > > All of the parts are in working order, but not necessarily beautiful. > I'd say that the across the board rating would be a 5 to a 6 to be > conservative. I've not done any cleaning or maintenance at all. I > stripped the bike the day after I got it. > > The rims are not original spec, they're Campy Thorr. The sidewalls are > pretty concave and potentially unsafe. > > The parts I don't have are the tires, tubes, cables/housing, saddle > and post. Everything else is included. > > I'm hoping to get $150 plus actual shipping for all of it. I have no > idea if that's way too low or too high, so please feel free to correct > me. > > I have an iphone photo of the whole set I can email you right away. > I'm also happy to take better shots if needed, don't hesitate to ask. > > Paypal would be great! > > Best, > > Dave -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Oregon Handmade Bicycle Show builders' ride
Sounds like it was interesting and fun. Portland sure does have a concentration of talent - including some (Strawberry) that've been around for awhile. I need to catch that show someday. Thanks for the report. Best, Alex Moll Marysville, WA -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: perennial pants issue
FWIW, my method is simply to cut and add velcro; I leave the pockets on -- they are very useful, especially in winter when one doesn't have access to rear jersey pockets. I favor high rise, pleated, full cut dress trousers for comfort when in the hoods or hooks, of tightly woven gabardine or plain weave wool for wear; so far, except for shininess and saddle smudging, mine show little wear after several seasons. I cut mine long, plus 8, hem and add long velcro because I like them snugged up tight under the knee with a lot of bag. FWIW, mine come out of the washer, Kookabura and delicates wash, hang dry, looking decent. On Sun, Oct 10, 2010 at 9:16 PM, Lee wrote: > I posted a Flickr set on how to make your own cycling conversion > shorts: > > http://tinyurl.com/27s7jbv > > These will match nicely with my Quickbeam. > > Best, > Lee > > > > On Oct 5, 4:05 pm, William wrote: >> Lee, that is DIY-lightful. Nice work. >> >> Cycling Re-cons. Brilliant! >> >> On Oct 5, 4:01 pm, Lee wrote: >> >> > This may seem like a hassle, but it really isn't too much trouble, >> > depending on where you live, and can be quite cheap: I'll make a run >> > through the local thrift/Goodwill stores looking for decent pants. I >> > try to find merino wool, but some of the funkier fabrics work quite >> > well. Then, I have the pants converted into shorts or knickers via >> > hemming and pegging. >> -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto Soba handlebar in 46cm
Found one. Thanks! Bob On Oct 10, 9:46 am, "Bob H." wrote: > Looking for a 46cm Nitto Soba handlebar. Might be a longshot, but > please respond off list if you have one you'd part with. > > Bob H. > Knoxville, TN -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Oregon Handmade Bicycle Show builders' ride
On Thursday I went on a ride around Portland with some bike builders, and visited a few workshops. No Riv content aside from the Quickbeam I rode, but Riv people might be interested. There's a picture of a lug. :^) http://www.biketinker.com/2010/ephemera/builder-ride-2010/ Philip Williamson www.biketinker.com -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Why I like you guys
Cool story. It's always nice to be shunned. Philip Williamson www.biketinker.com On Oct 10, 7:13 pm, James Warren wrote: > Thank you for taking the time on that, David. Every time I've ridden with > people on this list has been one of the best rides I've been on, and it's so > cool that from here to Seattle, there are plenty of nice opportunities to get > together. The Diablo garage sale ride was excellent. Big crowd of Riv Riders > in Walnut Creek that might have been bigger than the crowd in San Diego last > April. > > -Original Message- > From: cyclotourist > Sent: Oct 10, 2010 5:27 PM > To: RBW Owners Bunch > Subject: [RBW] Why I like you guys > Yesterday I'm out for a few hours of riding, and I see a couple cyclists > ahead of me. As I'm pretty slow, I'm amazed that I'm catching up to them. > Watch a bit more and I figure out they're looking at a que sheet and I'm > guessing lost. > I catch up to them, and find out they're part of a quarterly "three clubs" > ride involving three (!) of the local bike clubs. They're basically getting > to the right area, but tell me of the crazy route they had to follow to get > to this point. Lost several times, and receiving conflicting info from > different pedestrians and drivers. > Their sheet is all messed up with some directions crossed out and new ones > penciled in. They tell me their club buddies left them in the dust 20 > minutes after the start of the 50 mile ride. Nice...I'm going in the > same general direction and offer to show them where they need to go. They're > a little slow, but not that bad. No reason to get dropped! Plus it was sold > as a recreational ride, and NOT a training ride. Along the way I invite them > to follow me on my intended route as it's 15 miles of beautiful back roads > just a bit further up the road. They tentatively agree to that. > We make it to the water stop, and run into a chunk of the other > riders. Everybody's kinda' standing around and not generally enthusiastic. > Not the friendliest lot. And as for me, they were doing their best to > pretend I didn't exist. I didn't need them to bend over thanking me for > helping their club-mates out, but a little "Hi, nice bike, how old is that > thing anyway, you really ride a saddle like that?" wouldn't have been too > tough on them. > I go and get water from the fountain (wouldn't think of using their precious > bottled h20) and come back to hear them telling these two ladies how awful my > route is, full of homicidal traffic and multiple construction sites. I look > at the two, shrug my shoulders and tell them it's a great ride. Low and > behold, my charges trust me once more and keep on going up the hill in order > to drop into the valley. We do this while watching the rest of the riders > turn back and return the way they came. > We end up having what one of them described as "One of the best rides I've > ever been on." Success! We hit the canyon and ride for at least four miles > at 25-30 MPH without pedaling once! Crazy cool tailwind that pushed us the > whole way. Minimal cars, some construction and plates on the road, but no > biggie. Lots of cows and horses to look at, a train goes by. Just neat > rural riding! > I guide them to their meet up spot at a coffee shop just as I get a flat. > I'm out front fixing it, while their club mates again do their best to ignore > me. In the meantime two of the baristas come out and ogle my bike, > practically drooling on the saddle. > And that my friends, is why I enjoy our SoCal Riv rides so much. The > contrast is just amazing. Lots of different speeds, but everyone seems to > end up having a great time. Thanks to everyone that's been able to meet up > for one, and I hope you can make ourupcoming Fall/Winter series.:-) > map > here:http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Redlands-to-Wildwood-and-San-Timoteo-Canyon > -- > Cheers, > David > Redlands, CA...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who > would probably benefit more from > improving their taste than from improving their performance.- RTMS > > -- > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Seattle Ride Report
Nice pics Alex. Cool to see some of us riding! Amazing you found my vaporized bolt! Definitely interested in group S24Os. Great idea. Rob in Seattle On Oct 10, 2010, at 9:44 PM, amoll68 wrote: > Much thanks go out to Rob Harrison for setting this up! How could we > resist the 10:10 on 10/10/10 thing? I was determined to go, no matter > the weather. > > I think we all figured, and hoped, that we'd be similarly minded > folks. We were, and it was good fun. That was a nice sized group, too. > Brian and I had beers (some food, too) afterward, and are looking > forward to more such rides around our Emerald City. > > We're also thinking about a group S24O sometime . . . maybe next > spring or summer. Lots of great riding in National Forest Lands around > here. > > My pics are here: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/39151...@n07/sets/72157625013094107/ > > Thanks, > > Alex Moll > Marysville, WA > > -- > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
