[RBW] Re: Stolen Royal H Mixte Ventura
And, I believe this was bike was talked about before on the blog -- if you know anyone in Socal -- please forward. . . . I am heartbroken -- I bought the frame from Lovely Bicycle (a popular blog) -- and Bryan Hollingsworth (the framebuilder) at Royal H says he had another bike stolen last week -- so careful with your babies!! On Tuesday, August 6, 2013 4:03:58 PM UTC-7, Pammie wrote: Hi all, I love reading this forum and have a similar type of hand built bike - a Royal H Mixte with custom Peter White Son Dynamo wheelset. . . . It was stolen out of the garage this week while I was in DC. My partner thinks it could be that left the garage door open for just a few hours before going to bed one evening but it would not have been long. When I arrived home, I immediately saw it gone. . . If anyone come across it please let me know -- Ventura Police Department has also been notified, and I have notified all the bike shops! It's really one of a kind. . . I'm sick about it. I bought the frame from bike blogger Lovely Bike a year ago and have used it for rides of 30+ miles. We have kept it in the house off and on -- but live in a very safe neighborhood. I've never had a bike stolen as an adult. I also have a new Acorn bag on the front. S The police believe it is carnies -- we have a park and ride about 4 blocks from the house and the fair is in town and we are, apparently, in the middle of a crime spree. I do have insurance but I am still heartbroken. My build (although I have cream delta cruisers on it now): http://www.flickr.com/photos/76332248@N06/9452690851/ Here the frame on the builder site: http://royalhcycles.com/lovelybike-mixte/ Warm regards, Pam (805) 856-8370 -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Stolen Royal H Mixte Ventura
Hi all, I love reading this forum and have a similar type of hand built bike - a Royal H Mixte with custom Peter White Son Dynamo wheelset. . . . It was stolen out of the garage this week while I was in DC. My partner thinks it could be that left the garage door open for just a few hours before going to bed one evening but it would not have been long. When I arrived home, I immediately saw it gone. . . If anyone come across it please let me know -- Ventura Police Department has also been notified, and I have notified all the bike shops! It's really one of a kind. . . I'm sick about it. I bought the frame from bike blogger Lovely Bike a year ago and have used it for rides of 30+ miles. We have kept it in the house off and on -- but live in a very safe neighborhood. I've never had a bike stolen as an adult. I also have a new Acorn bag on the front. S The police believe it is carnies -- we have a park and ride about 4 blocks from the house and the fair is in town and we are, apparently, in the middle of a crime spree. I do have insurance but I am still heartbroken. My build (although I have cream delta cruisers on it now): http://www.flickr.com/photos/76332248@N06/9452690851/ Here the frame on the builder site: http://royalhcycles.com/lovelybike-mixte/ Warm regards, Pam (805) 856-8370 -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Keeping your neck warm
Also, for some cool - self knitted projects (related to bikes) Bictoro on her blog makes bags, panniers, and knitted products: http://www.bicitoro.com/ On Friday, November 30, 2012 7:58:07 PM UTC-8, Pammie wrote: Hey, if you all know any knitters - there are plenty of neck cowls out there that can be knit very very easily! Wool, alpaca, merino, silk, cashmere - sky's the limit! On Nov 30, 2012, at 6:57 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: There ya go! On Fri, Nov 30, 2012 at 7:39 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I hear there's a Scandinavian airbag helmet that'll keep your neck cozy pre-deployment On Friday, November 30, 2012 10:01:56 AM UTC-8, Patrick Moore wrote: I've found that protecting my neck from drafts in cold weather saves me from many a sore throat. Unfortunately, some of my favorite jerseys -- notably the otherwise entirely excellent Wabi Woolens one -- have collars that are a wee bit low to do this. What do y'all use to keep your neck warm in situations where you don't want to add another garment with a higher collar? My fleece neck gaiters are too thick much above 40F; thin scarfs are awkward and look a bit twee. Is there anything that will fit snugly about the neck and be compact enough to fit *under* a jersey collar when it is fully zipped? Patrick Moore, about to go run some errands in ABQ, NM where it is currently 53* -- cold enough to need neck protection, sunny, and -- mirabile dictu! -- calm -- we've had wonderful weather for the last several weeks. -- - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/xLAgNGo7XwwJ. 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. -- - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/upNgUrnBHeEJ. 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Rando Advice
Great posts! Thanks! Yes, I have a Brompton and am completely jealous of those touring Bike Fridays I see posted from Europe!! I'm so impressed you've done extensive touring - we have a dealer close to my house. As for me, I've only done about 20 miles on my folder so far (I used it for air travel - which I do quite a bit of for work). . .And, brilliant idea about the drops - I tend to agree to really get into rando - the wonderfully upright position of the Albatross for example, could be tiring. . . So, I'd have to probably set it up as a tourer from the get go (but the Albatross do look so comfy for shorter jaunts!). . . . . I'm scouring the lists for possible used Betty Foys and Glorious'. I'm gonna have to do a populaire this year! I'll dare do one on a mixte. On Sunday, March 11, 2012 7:43:48 PM UTC-7, Peter M wrote: Sorry it's been a while since I rode with drop bars but don't they have only two positions too? On top of the bars and down in the drops? Again it has been a while for me, my last drop bars were nitto olympiad, Haha. On Mar 11, 2012 10:32 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: A Foy would do wonderfully IMHO. Drop bars would be the thing that makes or breaks it though. If you have Albatross bars like most Betties are set up, you may get tired of the two hand positions and upright posture. Anything more than a couple On Sun, Mar 11, 2012 at 6:50 PM, Joan Oppel oppel...@verizon.net wrote: Pam - I don't have a mixte, but I do have a Bike Friday. I've ridden it on several long rides - a 2-day ride last August that covered 108 miles the first day, 84 the second day. It's also been on at least 2 rides of over 70 miles. It's a fine and comfortable bike for me and I took care in setting it up to be that way. I have a rear rack so it can carry a trunk bag and I use a smaller handlebar bag. I know at least a couple of people who have done long randonneur rides on Bike Fridays (200k, and longer). I think it all depends on how comfortable on the BF, whether it's geared for the terrain of the populaire. As for the mixte, I think it would be good to try it out on a 45-50 mile ride and see how you feel at that distance. That will give you some data about how it would work for you on the longer populaire. Hope that helps, Joan On 03/11/12, Pammiepammieel...@gmail.com wrote: On a slightly different tangent - I'm wanting to rando - I know, for example, the Betty Foy is good for light touring . . What do you think about using the BF or a mixte for Rando? I'm a bike fanatic that doesn't have a good touring bike ( I have a road, hybrid, folding and full susp.) but am looking to buy a commuter (24 miles RT) that can be used for longer touring . . . I'd like to do a populaire this year. . . Any thoughts would be helpful! - Pam (in Ventura). On Wednesday, March 7, 2012 9:11:05 PM UTC-8, Mike wrote: Hey Smitty, I won't be at the populaire but I know those roads well and you'll have a good time. The ORR crew is quite a mix but everyone is friendly. They'll be a fast crew that blast off at the start but there will also be plenty of folks just motoring along at a reasonable pace and enjoying the ride. There's tons of good advice, just remember to eat and don't get stressed keeping up with folks faster than you. A 100k populaire was my first randonneuring event and I was hooked after I did that. I couldn't wait until the 200k. And then the 300k. and on... During my first year I overpacked for each ride but it didn't matter. This past year I did a 300k with just a XS SaddleSack and felt I had everything I needed. There seem to be things that you pick up and learn with experience no matter what you read. Hopefully you'll feel up for the 200k starting in Canby. It'll be new route for all of us but sure to beautiful and enjoyable. Be sure to take pictures. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/mJUQqrleXGIJ. 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-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. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** “I believe in an America where millions of Americans believe in an America that’s the America millions of Americans believe in. That’s the
[RBW] Re: Rando Advice
On a slightly different tangent - I'm wanting to rando - I know, for example, the Betty Foy is good for light touring . . What do you think about using the BF or a mixte for Rando? I'm a bike fanatic that doesn't have a good touring bike ( I have a road, hybrid, folding and full susp.) but am looking to buy a commuter (24 miles RT) that can be used for longer touring . . . I'd like to do a populaire this year. . . Any thoughts would be helpful! - Pam (in Ventura). On Wednesday, March 7, 2012 9:11:05 PM UTC-8, Mike wrote: Hey Smitty, I won't be at the populaire but I know those roads well and you'll have a good time. The ORR crew is quite a mix but everyone is friendly. They'll be a fast crew that blast off at the start but there will also be plenty of folks just motoring along at a reasonable pace and enjoying the ride. There's tons of good advice, just remember to eat and don't get stressed keeping up with folks faster than you. A 100k populaire was my first randonneuring event and I was hooked after I did that. I couldn't wait until the 200k. And then the 300k. and on... During my first year I overpacked for each ride but it didn't matter. This past year I did a 300k with just a XS SaddleSack and felt I had everything I needed. There seem to be things that you pick up and learn with experience no matter what you read. Hopefully you'll feel up for the 200k starting in Canby. It'll be new route for all of us but sure to beautiful and enjoyable. Be sure to take pictures. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/mJUQqrleXGIJ. 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.
