Re: [RBW] Planning first longish bike tour in Oregon. Suggestions?
Yeah Jan's backdoor is something I've wanted to do as well. However the Seattle to Puyallup bits leave a lot to be desired. Some nice views of Mt. Rainier. May isn't an amazing time, though this year there isn't likely to be any snow. Of course the coast could be plenty wet as well. Could go either way. Anyway all the routes have a lot of good stuff in it. I would maybe suggest ferry to Vashon Island and on the edge of the sound to Olympia and then cut over to intersect the route. I have a great Vashon to Oly route on my computer at home if you'd want that. -Robert Sent from my iPad On Feb 27, 2015, at 9:15 AM, rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: Planning first longish bike tour in Oregon. Suggestions? Mark Reimer marknrei...@gmail.com: Feb 27 10:34AM -0600 Cool, thanks guys! I've been toying with another idea, which was recommended to me by a local Seattle friend. There is no ocean or ferries, which is really too bad, but it does have some spectacular climbs and gravel roads. http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5639292 I'm hoping to finalize my dates and rough route tonight. Thanks for the input! Back to to You received this digest because you're subscribed to updates for this group. You can change your settings on the group membership page. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. -- 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/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Digest for rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com - 25 updates in 9 topics
The ferry from Tokeland to Wesport hasn't run in years, so he couldn't really get further down the coast from there. That being said 109 from Hoquim to Tokeland is not at all what I'd call much nicer than the 105. The 109 is quite hilly, has no shoulder and just as much if not more traffic. Sent from my iPad On Feb 27, 2015, at 12:54 PM, rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: Planning first longish bike tour in Oregon. Suggestions? Chris Chen cc...@nougat.org: Feb 27 10:22AM -0800 From Raymond to Aberdeen I took the route out to Tokeland and along the coast, back along Gray's Harbor. Far nicer! -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah Back to top Grant sets them straight with letter to editor hangtownmatt hangtownm...@yahoo.com: Feb 27 09:58AM -0800 If it isn't the frame than I suppose it must be the Sugino crank. Something's flexing. Matt On Friday, February 27, 2015 at 4:46:38 AM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: Mark Reimer marknrei...@gmail.com: Feb 27 11:59AM -0600 What kind of crank is it? Some cranks with small BCD and large, stamped rings can flex a lot. On Fri, Feb 27, 2015 at 11:58 AM, 'hangtownmatt' via RBW Owners Bunch Back to top Solvent tank for drivetrain cleaning hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com: Feb 27 09:37AM -0800 Jim, I just use a plastic wash tub and simple green, works like a charm and stores away easy. ~Hugh On Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 10:35:22 AM UTC-8, Jim Bronson wrote: Back to top If you want to monitor progress on my DIY springless rear derailer project, a flickr album princeofsherwood miguel.rodrigues.em...@gmail.com: Feb 27 04:47AM -0800 On Monday, January 12, 2015 at 10:00:27 PM UTC+1, Steve Palincsar wrote: What Jan did was fix up a Nivex. By design the Nivex has constant chain tension. Hello, great subject on tinkering. I am curious to understand how the nivex achieves to maintain constant chain tension. I have ridden on bike equipped with the cyclo and the smooth action of the lever is impressive since there is no spring on your way! I have a NOS suntour S1 that I purchased in order to try something new but have't had the time to start this project and winter is soon over;) Back to top You received this digest because you're subscribed to updates for this group. You can change your settings on the group membership page. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. -- 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/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Planning first longish bike tour in Oregon. Suggestions?
Yeah I wouldn’t go that way in WA at all. Here’s a link to a Google Map with my preferred route: https://goo.gl/maps/zVT8U https://goo.gl/maps/zVT8U This has some great riding along Hood Canal, through the woods and small little towns and is pretty much more direct. I’ve done that in two-three days, staying in Shelton (slightly off the route) or camping at Potlatch State park. I’d personally do it over three days staying at Potlatch, then Lake Sylvia and finally Long Beach. Good luck, lots of great riding on your route. -Robert On Feb 25, 2015, at 8:18 PM, Shawn Granton urbanadventurelea...@gmail.com wrote: Mark, that route looks like it could be a good one. I have no experience with the routing you chose from around Olympia to the coast, but I'm guessing it will be lightly trafficked, maybe forest/gravel roads, maybe not even passable in some spots (if you're relying on Google Maps in bicycle mode to give you directions.) Robert Kirkpatrick/Rootless in Place may have a little experience here. My only tip right now: rather than ride south from Seattle through suburbia (which, if you stick to the Interurban trail, will be flat), ferry from SW Seattle (Fauntleroy) over to Vashon Island then ferry over to Tacoma. While not as flat, will be a lot more scenic and different, and you'll get two ferry rides in! -Shawn No one actually looks at email signatures anymore, but here goes nothing: http://urbanadventureleague.wordpress.com/ http://urbanadventureleague.wordpress.com/ http://societyofthreespeeds.wordpress.com/ http://societyofthreespeeds.wordpress.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/urbanadventureleaguepdx/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/urbanadventureleaguepdx/ http://bikesspottedpdx.tumblr.com/ http://bikesspottedpdx.tumblr.com/ Un-electronic mail goes here: P O Box 14185, Portland OR 97293-0185 On Wed, Feb 25, 2015 at 2:46 PM, Mark Reimer marknrei...@gmail.com mailto:marknrei...@gmail.com wrote: I've also been toying with the idea of flying to Seattle instead and riding to Portland over that time frame. I put together a quick route, 525km over four days and one evening. Seems a bit much, but I'm sure there are ways to trim that down. Screen Shot 2015-02-25 at 3.23.37 PM.png On Wed, Feb 25, 2015 at 3:19 PM, Mark Reimer marknrei...@gmail.com mailto:marknrei...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks so much! That is very helpful. I should have mentioned, I've been to Portland before. Just once. I was on a motorcycle tour and stopped at a friends house. I stayed for the day and he took me around. It's a lovely place, definitely need to visit for longer some time! Your route seems pretty good. Distances are varied and never too long. I don't mind riding the 101 - it is a beautiful road and I can deal with pavement when the ocean is right beside me :) On Wed, Feb 25, 2015 at 2:57 PM, Shawn Granton urbanadventurelea...@gmail.com mailto:urbanadventurelea...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Mark- Welcome to Oregon! But I noticed that your plans don't seem to give any time for, y'know, exploring Portland itself. I can tell you from experience that Portland is slightly different than Winnipeg. ;-) Anyways, I think that a North Coast Loop would be good option to get ocean and climbs. Though you'll have to use US 101 on the coast itself for a good part which would go against your wish for avoiding the busy. But the scenery makes up for it! This would be a mostly paved route. There are gravel options over the Coast Range, but they can/will be steep and a GPS unit is needed as most of those roads are un/poorly marked timber company roads. It could look something like this: Sat May 16: Get into PDX, take MAX light rail to Hillsboro, ride 20ish miles to Stub Stewart State Park. Sun May 17: Ride Banks/Vernonia Trail, OR 47 and OR 202 to Astoria (80 miles.) No camping in Astoria but hotels/motels, closest camping would be at Ft. Stevens, another 10 miles away. Mon May 18: Ride 101 and some alternates to Nehalem Bay State Park (40 miles) Tues May 19: Ride 101 and some alternates to Cape Lookout State park (40 miles) Wed May 20: Back to Hillsboro MAX via Nestucca River Road (a smidge of gravel) (80 miles) It's a bit ambitious, esp. with the coast range climbs, but you can shorten/ease it by taking a bus on one of the portions, either the Point bus that goes out to Astoria, or the Tillamook Wave bus back from Lookout-ish to Portland. As for bridge/ferry, there is the Westport Ferry west of Astoria that crosses the Columbia. Then you'd have to get back to Astoria via the Astoria/Megler Bridge. At 4.1 miles (6.6 km) long, it's not everyone's cup o' tea. And it would also increase the overall length of this tour by a significant margin, maybe another 40 miles or so. Hope this helps! yours, Shawn On Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at 8:46:59 AM UTC-8, Mark Reimer wrote: Hi friends, So I've
Re: [RBW] Planning first longish bike tour in Oregon. Suggestions?
Whoops, double checking that map, it looks like it got a bit messed up. THIS is my preferred route from Seattle to the Coast: https://goo.gl/maps/YAhj0 https://goo.gl/maps/YAhj0 -RjK On Feb 25, 2015, at 9:14 PM, Robert Kirkpatrick spiralc...@gmail.com wrote: Yeah I wouldn’t go that way in WA at all. Here’s a link to a Google Map with my preferred route: https://goo.gl/maps/zVT8U https://goo.gl/maps/zVT8U This has some great riding along Hood Canal, through the woods and small little towns and is pretty much more direct. I’ve done that in two-three days, staying in Shelton (slightly off the route) or camping at Potlatch State park. I’d personally do it over three days staying at Potlatch, then Lake Sylvia and finally Long Beach. Good luck, lots of great riding on your route. -Robert On Feb 25, 2015, at 8:18 PM, Shawn Granton urbanadventurelea...@gmail.com mailto:urbanadventurelea...@gmail.com wrote: Mark, that route looks like it could be a good one. I have no experience with the routing you chose from around Olympia to the coast, but I'm guessing it will be lightly trafficked, maybe forest/gravel roads, maybe not even passable in some spots (if you're relying on Google Maps in bicycle mode to give you directions.) Robert Kirkpatrick/Rootless in Place may have a little experience here. My only tip right now: rather than ride south from Seattle through suburbia (which, if you stick to the Interurban trail, will be flat), ferry from SW Seattle (Fauntleroy) over to Vashon Island then ferry over to Tacoma. While not as flat, will be a lot more scenic and different, and you'll get two ferry rides in! -Shawn No one actually looks at email signatures anymore, but here goes nothing: http://urbanadventureleague.wordpress.com/ http://urbanadventureleague.wordpress.com/ http://societyofthreespeeds.wordpress.com/ http://societyofthreespeeds.wordpress.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/urbanadventureleaguepdx/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/urbanadventureleaguepdx/ http://bikesspottedpdx.tumblr.com/ http://bikesspottedpdx.tumblr.com/ Un-electronic mail goes here: P O Box 14185, Portland OR 97293-0185 On Wed, Feb 25, 2015 at 2:46 PM, Mark Reimer marknrei...@gmail.com mailto:marknrei...@gmail.com wrote: I've also been toying with the idea of flying to Seattle instead and riding to Portland over that time frame. I put together a quick route, 525km over four days and one evening. Seems a bit much, but I'm sure there are ways to trim that down. Screen Shot 2015-02-25 at 3.23.37 PM.png On Wed, Feb 25, 2015 at 3:19 PM, Mark Reimer marknrei...@gmail.com mailto:marknrei...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks so much! That is very helpful. I should have mentioned, I've been to Portland before. Just once. I was on a motorcycle tour and stopped at a friends house. I stayed for the day and he took me around. It's a lovely place, definitely need to visit for longer some time! Your route seems pretty good. Distances are varied and never too long. I don't mind riding the 101 - it is a beautiful road and I can deal with pavement when the ocean is right beside me :) On Wed, Feb 25, 2015 at 2:57 PM, Shawn Granton urbanadventurelea...@gmail.com mailto:urbanadventurelea...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Mark- Welcome to Oregon! But I noticed that your plans don't seem to give any time for, y'know, exploring Portland itself. I can tell you from experience that Portland is slightly different than Winnipeg. ;-) Anyways, I think that a North Coast Loop would be good option to get ocean and climbs. Though you'll have to use US 101 on the coast itself for a good part which would go against your wish for avoiding the busy. But the scenery makes up for it! This would be a mostly paved route. There are gravel options over the Coast Range, but they can/will be steep and a GPS unit is needed as most of those roads are un/poorly marked timber company roads. It could look something like this: Sat May 16: Get into PDX, take MAX light rail to Hillsboro, ride 20ish miles to Stub Stewart State Park. Sun May 17: Ride Banks/Vernonia Trail, OR 47 and OR 202 to Astoria (80 miles.) No camping in Astoria but hotels/motels, closest camping would be at Ft. Stevens, another 10 miles away. Mon May 18: Ride 101 and some alternates to Nehalem Bay State Park (40 miles) Tues May 19: Ride 101 and some alternates to Cape Lookout State park (40 miles) Wed May 20: Back to Hillsboro MAX via Nestucca River Road (a smidge of gravel) (80 miles) It's a bit ambitious, esp. with the coast range climbs, but you can shorten/ease it by taking a bus on one of the portions, either the Point bus that goes out to Astoria, or the Tillamook Wave bus back from Lookout-ish to Portland. As for bridge/ferry, there is the Westport Ferry west of Astoria that crosses the Columbia. Then you'd have to get back to Astoria via the Astoria/Megler Bridge
[RBW] October Overnighter
In between the rainy weather we had some nice weather this past weekend. I took advantage of this break for an overnighter at a remarkably close by campground on Bainbridge Island. Check out my report of this autumn camping excursion here: http://www.spiralcage.com/rootless/?p=4208 or just head straight for the pics: https://www.flickr.com/photos/35237104136@N01/sets/72157648886861795 cheers, Robert -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: week long tour ideas in Northern California or Oregon
Hey an Ashland question for all of you who have done tours in this area and stopped there. Is there a good place to stay for the touring cyclist? Was reservations needed? If one showed up on a Monday or Tuesday (which it's looking like I will) is it easier? How about tickets to the plays? I haven't been to Ashland since the late 80s and it was always busy then, can't imagine it's any easier. Thanks, Robert Sent from my iPad -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Atlantis sails again
Hey gang, Thanks all for the well wishes and the kind words. The first week of the tour has been top drawer - I do love Washington State, why I live here after all. Anyway am about to hit the mountains and will be more off the grid for those watching the blog and photos but will update as I'm able. Also I just wanted to wish everyone going to the Entmoot the best of times. Raise a glass to Rivendell and it's fine employees for me. Wish I could be there but one can't do everything. I know that at least I'll be riding! Take care, Robert Sent from my iPad -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Atlantis sails again
Hey gang, So I'm taking the Atlantis out on another long tour. Just did my first night camping and am sending this as I prepare to head out. You can read about this your on the blog which has links to the Photoset (not much there yet) as well: http://www.spiralcage.com/rootless/?p=3428 Cheers, Robert -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: FS: Complete Cockpit, Old Brooks c
All items have sold - thanks to all who inquired and bought! cheers, Robert -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Mid-May Tour
Hey thanks all for the kind words and checking out these posts/pics. Sorry for the lack of individual responses but I'm actually back on tour, posting this from the road. I'm trying something different for this tour, using Track My Tour. So if interested in following along check out this post with the links and info and such: http://www.spiralcage.com/rootless/?p=3264 Otherwise I'll post my usual tour write up and pics post-tour and let ya'll know when I do. Cheers, Robert -- 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?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Mid-May Tour
I took my Atlantis out for a Micro-Tour during a run of super nice days here in Washington a couple of weeks back. I've been pretty slack on my writeup and posting my photos, but I've finally got it all post. So for those interested here is the index to the trip report: http://www.spiralcage.com/rootless/?p=3208 The above post has links each day's report and pictures as well as a link to the complete photoset on Flickr. But for direct access to the proof, here is said set on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/35237104136@N01/sets/72157633504202878/ cheers, Robert -- 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?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] April Overnighter
As alluded to in my recent post w/r/t my Quickbeam I took an overnight bicycle camping trip during several very nice days here in the PNW. My writeup of said trip can be found here: http://www.spiralcage.com/rootless/?p=3193 and a bunch of photos can be found here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/35237104136@N01/sets/72157633364747944/ cheers, Robert -- 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?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: 58 QB frame on CL (near-ish Seattle)
Hey gang, Thanks all for the comments and kind words. I was out on an S24O (more on that latter!) so just getting back to the list. Anyway to answer some questions that came up: Great job, Robert! The Quickbeam is an oddly addictive bicycle. What gear(s) are you running? Bryan Thanks Bryan - It's 48/38 chainrings and a 21 freewheel on the rear. I went a bit big on gearing as it's hilly in these parts and I figure I'd rather coast down hills than walk up them! So far this has worked out - I've tackled some reasonable, if not truly epic hills and so far haven't had to walk up. WETH erlhous...@gmail.com Apr 24 10:39AM -0700 Wow, that is a beautiful restoration! I really like the green saddle/bar tape with the orange frame. It appears the powder coating did not obscure the lug details any more than a paint job would have. Is that accurate when looking at the bike in person? I ask because I am considering powder coating a lugged frame. Hey thanks much, can't be happier with the color scheme. The powdercoating didn't obscure the lugs at all. When I researched this I read a few people mention they told the 'coaters to do it lightly and such to preserve it. So I brought it up with the fine folks at Forever Powdercoating and they said it wasn't an issue. They'd done plenty of bikes and I have to say it looks pretty much just how the frame did with the original paint. So I can endorse the powdercoating but no reason not to check with the 'coater about the thickness. cheers, Robert -- 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?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: 58 QB frame on CL (near-ish Seattle)
Hey so I ended up getting this frame. Thought ya'll might want to see what I ended up doing with it: http://www.flickr.com/photos/35237104136@N01/sets/72157633309416243/ and I wrote a bit about the process here: http://www.spiralcage.com/rootless/?p=3184 I was trawling CraigsList daily at the time, but certainly the posts here were part of the whole decision making process. cheers, Robert -- 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?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Frame Paint question
I'm looking at getting a frame powder coated and I want to get the orange used on the Quickbeam. I asked at Riv and they said they didn't have a specific code for the color. So has anyone had a bicycle powder coated in that color and what did you specify for it? According to Cyclofiend's Touch up Paint page Testors Competition Orange is close so I figure I can always bring in a swatch of that. But if anyone has had any luck I'd appreciate the info. thanks, Robert -- 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?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: FS: Baggins Bags, B67, etc
Figure I should send out an update. The Candybar bag and Saddle have sold but the Adam and Arkel bags are still available. I'm updating my original notes on these items with some info I forgot: 1) Rivendell Baggins Adam saddlebag - $125 shipped CONUS Classic Baggins bag, in good shape but plenty of beusage. I bought this used and fairly quickly determined that it was about the same capacity as my Paladin bag which I slightly prefer. So time to pass it along. It didn't come with the 2 front leather straps and I never replaced them so those won't be included. The straps for the seat post and saddle are all present. Acorn sells leather straps that look like they'd work. Pictures can be seen here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/35237104136@N01/tags/bagginsadam/ 3) Arkel Laptop briefcase - $75 shipped CONUS This was the original Arkel laptop briefcase which uses their older (but still very effective) mounting hardware. I always used a raincover with this bag and thus it is in very good shape. One of the male buckles has a tong broken off but it still closes fine and would be an easy and inexpensive item to replace. It includes a raincover which is. much more worn looking but still repelling moisture just fine. This is the best laptop carrying bag out there, with an internal, suspended waterproof sleeve that your laptop slides into (and can be removed - I'd often take this with me when doing non-bicycle traveling). Sleeve fits typical 15 laptops, I used it with two Apple laptops a 15 Titanium Powerbook and an 15 Alumininum MacBook Pro. Pictures can be seen here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/35237104136@N01/tags/arkellaptopbriefcase/ Paypal preferred for payment. All prices include shipping. Feel free to make offers. I'd also be willing to include any of these items in trade for a set of the old Baggins Pa Panniers in any sort of non-ripped condition. Thanks again, Robert -- 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.
[RBW] FS: Baggins Bags, B67, etc
Hey RBWs, Doing some spring cleaning and I've got a few things for sale that might be of some interest here: 1) Rivendell Baggins Adam saddlebag - $125 shipped CONUS Classic Baggins bag, in good shape but plenty of beusage. I bought this used and fairly quickly determined that it was about the same capacity as my Paladin bag which I slightly prefer. So time to pass it along. It didn't come with the 2 front leather straps and I never replaced them so those won't be included. The straps for the seat post and saddle are all present. Acorn sells leather straps that look like they'd work. Pictures can be seen here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/35237104136@N01/tags/bagginsadam/ 2) Rivendell Baggins Candybar bag - $50 shipped CONUS Another classic baggins bag, again well used but in good shape. The leather Baggins logo has a discolored line on it but I think with some leather polish it'd go away (that is to say none of the embossing is worn off). Original leather stapes are present. Pictures can be seen here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/35237104136@N01/tags/bagginscandybarbag/ 3) Arkel Laptop briefcase - $75 shipped CONUS This was the original Arkel laptop briefcase which uses their older (but still very effective) mounting hardware. I always used a raincover with this bag and thus it is in very good shape. It includes a raincover which is. much more worn looking but still repelling moisture just fine. This is the best laptop carrying bag out there, with an internal, suspended waterproof sleeve that your laptop slides into (and can be removed - I'd often take this with me when doing non-bicycle traveling). Sleeve fits typical 15 laptops, I used it with two Apple laptops a 15 Titanium Powerbook and an 15 Alumininum MacBook Pro. Pictures can be seen here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/35237104136@N01/tags/arkellaptopbriefcase/ 4) A Brooks b.67 - $50 shipped CONUS Honey brown color. This sprung saddle is nicely broken in but has years if not decades of life left in it. I bought this around 2005 I think and the leather seems a lot thicker then the most recent Brooks I bought. A great saddle but a little wide for my sit bones so I eventually switched to a b.17. I kept it proofhided (but not overly so) and used a cover in the rain, so it's in great shape.. Pictures can be seen here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/35237104136@N01/tags/brooksb67/ All prices include shipping. Feel free to make offers. I'd also be willing to include any of these items in trade for a set of the old Baggins Pa Panniers in any sort of non-ripped condition. Thanks for reading, Robert -- 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.
[RBW] Taking my Atlantis on tour again
Hey all, I'm just about to set off on another tour on my Atlantis. This time through the Cascades in Washington and Oregon. As always I'll be blogging and posting pics which one can follow along with (if interested): Blog: http://www.spiralcage.com/rootless/ Pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/35237104136@N01/sets/72157627424743212/ Cheers, Robert -- 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.
[RBW] Taking my Atlantis on Tour
Well once again I'm setting off on tour, this time to the Great White North. For those interested you can follow along on my blog: http://www.spiralcage.com/rootless/ and I'll be uploading photos when I can into my Tour2010 set on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/35237104...@n01/sets/72157624650490173/ cheers, Robert -- 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] Bag Repair in Seattle
Hey thanks for all the replies, Rainy Pass looks just like what I'm looking for. I'm going to swing by later this week! cheers, Robert -- 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] Bag Repair in Seattle
The zipper on my Hobo bag broke on tour last summer and I'm hoping to get it replaced. Anyone have any leads on someone or someplace that'll do that sort of job? Ideally in the Seattle area but I'd send it out to somebody if I had to. thanks, Robert -- 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: Wool Leg Warmers
Thanks to all who replied, I'll definitely look into those suggestions! -Robert -- 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] Wool Leg Warmers
The weather is getting into post-tights temps and to my dismay I found my Riv Wool Leg-warmers were pretty much devastated by the moths. I really like these leg-warmers but I desperately need a new pair and Riv doesn't have them in stock. So who makes something equivalent (or does anyone know if Riv is going to get some in say the next couple of weeks?) thanks, Robert -- 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: The myth of the all-rounder.
I don't really think its a myth at all, though I guess really you aren't talking about the bicycle. Using myself as an example I own two bicycles, my Atlantis which I ride exclusively and then my old Novara Safari (another all-rounder type) which I ride only if my Atlantis is in the shop or has a flat when I'm already late for work. I do think the backup bicycle is pretty essential for me for those circumstance, but looking at my records its only gotten about a hundred miles a year. I clearly could just use the Atlantis and take the bus or something on those days, but I like the option. If I didn't already own the Safari when I got the Atlantis I probably would have just gotten a cheap garage sale bicycle for the back up purpose. Anyway I guess what I'm saying is that for me I can see owning two bicycles but I've never desired more. There have been occasions when I've ridden the Safari for a couple of weeks in a row and its poor fit leaves me sore and wishing my backup bicycle was as comfortable as my Atlantis. If though I got another better fit bicycle I'd sell the Safari. -Robert --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Busted Zipper
So the zipper on my Hobo Bag broke whilst on tour last month. This seems like something one could replace (preferably with a metal one) but I'm not really sure how to go about it. I don't think I can do it myself, I assume one needs a sewing machine. So any suggestions? -Robert --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Taking My Atlantis on Tour
Hey all, So once again I'm setting off on tour my my trusty Atlantis. Running about the same setup some of you might remember from my 2007 tour, but with of course some modifications based on lessons learned and a bit extra stuff as its a bit longer tour. Anyway I'll be blogging when I can from the road here: http://www.spiralcage.com/rootless and uploading pics from my iPhone here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/35237104...@n01/sets/72157620815589593/ Also of course when I can. Anyway I'm hitting the road in just a couple of minutes, thanks for looking! -Robert --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] re: SF Question
Much appreciation to all who replied, that helps a lot. It sounds like the best route to go is to try to be convenient to the BART and just rely on that to get to the various places I want to go. I'll hunt for hotels accordingly. I'll also check out Priceline.com - I always forget about it. thanks again, Robert --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] SF Question
A question for the SF area RBWO-ers: Say you are coming into town via the Amtrak (the Emeryville station seems to be the closest to the city I believe) with one's bicycle and you wanted to see things such as Riv World Headquarters, SFMOMA and other art galleries. So any suggestions on where to stay area wise or actual hotel suggestions would be much appreciated. I'm pretty cool with cycling or walking around the city and definitely am cool with the BART and such. I think I'd rather be closer to the gallery zone (which seems to be within Misson/Market and 1st/4th) and BART/Bicycle out to other activities but I also don't want to fork over my first born. Anyway any and all advice is appreciated. thanks, Robert --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
