[RBW] Re: Ride Invite: Mt. Palomar via dirt road, Nate Harrison Grade on June 14

2009-05-22 Thread Esteban
I'd like to make it...depends on the shape I'm in after a couple of weeks in the Midwest and the kind of riding I do in the Bay Area before the ride. Sounds fun! On May 21, 8:08 pm, David Estes wrote: > I was thinking it sounds potentially quite hot and exposed out there > (although probably mu

[RBW] Re: Speaking of merit badges...Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen

2009-05-22 Thread EricP
Mine arrived this week also. It is a great looking pin. Already is mounted on one of my Carradice bags. Riv content - the bag often resides on the back of either my Atlantis or Sam Hillborne. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On May 21, 3:04�pm, Ian wrote: > I just got mine today. They are *fantastic*

[RBW] Re: Speaking of merit badges...Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen

2009-05-22 Thread Mojo
I got my pin yesterday and took it for a ride on the Carradice tied to the Quickbeam. Thanks for the pin! On May 15, 5:08 pm, jinxed wrote: > Are you a member? > > So here is the story...turning the "way-back" machine to about 1996, > some friends and I were sitting over coffee after a ride and

[RBW] Re: Speaking of merit badges...Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen

2009-05-22 Thread jinxed
Thanks everyone for the positive response! I am glad they are showing up safe and sound. For those I have not been in direct email contact with, I already have another batch on order and should have them in hand @ 3 weeks. There is a growing pre-paid list already and I will ship those out first

[RBW] Re: perils of roofracks

2009-05-22 Thread Patrick in VT
i'm not a fan of car-topping, which is why i have a hatchback in which I can easily load three bikes in the back (front wheels off, of course). heck, a tandem will load up without any fuss into a honda fit. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because yo

[RBW] Re: perils of roofracks

2009-05-22 Thread Seth Vidal
On Fri, May 22, 2009 at 11:22 AM, Patrick in VT wrote: > > i'm not a fan of car-topping, which is why i have a hatchback in which > I can easily load three bikes in the back (front wheels off, of > course). > > heck, a tandem will load up without any fuss into a honda fit. I have a fit and a tan

[RBW] Re: perils of roofracks

2009-05-22 Thread MichaelH
Don't you find that loading bikes into a car gets the fenders and brakes wacked out of alignment? Michael, also in VT PS, is that you selling the Burly Duet on ebay. Tempting but a little to small for me On May 22, 11:22 am, Patrick in VT wrote: > i'm not a fan of car-topping, which is why i h

[RBW] Re: perils of roofracks

2009-05-22 Thread rwgraves
In a word - no. Randy Graves (62 cm Orange Rambou w/ fenders and aerobars in a VW GTI) MichaelH wrote: > > Don't you find that loading bikes into a car gets the fenders and > brakes wacked out of alignment? > > Michael, > also in VT > > PS, is that you selling the Burly Duet on ebay. T

[RBW] Re: Speaking of merit badges...Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen

2009-05-22 Thread tarik saleh
I agree, These are great! I got mine yesterday at the PO box, applied it to the mini caradice roll immediately and went across the street to get coffee to celebrate the pin shaped confirmation of my lifelong commitment to caffinated wheeling. Thanks Brad, Tarik On Fri, May 22, 2009 at 8:40 AM

[RBW] Re: perils of roofracks

2009-05-22 Thread Patrick in VT
On May 22, 11:37 am, MichaelH wrote: > Don't you find that loading bikes into a car gets the fenders and > brakes wacked out of alignment? Hi, Michael - not at all! keeping the bike(s) upright prevents things from getting out of whack. even when i'm tired (after a brevet or gap rides) and jus

[RBW] Re: Anyone in Portland, OR who'll let me test ride a 60cm Sam Hilborne?

2009-05-22 Thread relistan
Never mind, everyone. I took the leap of faith this morning! My Sam Hillborne is on order! Cheers, Karl On May 21, 7:39 am, relistan wrote: > I'm in Portland and I'm strongly considering getting a Hilborne but > I'm hoping to ride one first to make sure it's everything I'm hoping > for.  Is t

[RBW] Re: Looking for an easy available overnight camping spot near SF

2009-05-22 Thread Jesse
Seconding Sam Taylor and Butano, both. Memorial Park is closer than Butano, but is reservation-only (at least for cars) and seems to be crowded all the time, now. On May 20, 4:35 pm, Jim Cloud wrote: > I've camped previously at the Samuel P. Taylor campground north of San > Franciso.  It was a v

[RBW] Re: Speaking of merit badges...Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen

2009-05-22 Thread Lynne Fitz
Got mine, too! Thanks Brad! On May 22, 9:35 am, tarik saleh wrote: > I agree, > These are great! I got mine yesterday at the PO box, applied it to the mini > caradice roll immediately and went across the street to get coffee to > celebrate the pin shaped confirmation of my lifelong commitment t

[RBW] Re: Anyone in Portland, OR who'll let me test ride a 60cm Sam Hilborne?

2009-05-22 Thread David Estes
Awesomeness On Fri, May 22, 2009 at 1:14 PM, relistan wrote: > > Never mind, everyone. I took the leap of faith this morning! My Sam > Hillborne is on order! > > Cheers, > Karl > > On May 21, 7:39 am, relistan wrote: > > I'm in Portland and I'm strongly considering getting a Hilborne but

[RBW] More Gallery Photos: Jamil's Sam Hillborne

2009-05-22 Thread Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles
Hey All, We've added another set of Rivendell studio photos. The finished product is a 48cm 650B bike with lots of classic parts ... Nitto and Rivendell and Shimano 9-speed make-up this build. Let me know if you have any questions about the frame or parts. Enjoy the weekend, Bryan @ Renaissan

[RBW] Re: More Gallery Photos: Jamil's Sam Hillborne

2009-05-22 Thread Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles
Oops ... Of course, a link to the photos would be helpful: http://www.renaissancebicycles.com/gallery/rb-gallery-1/ Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gr

[RBW] Re: More Gallery Photos: Jamil's Sam Hillborne

2009-05-22 Thread rob markwardt
Very nice. I really like the paint color and the headbadge. Any reason for using sidepulls instead of cantis? On May 22, 8:14 pm, "Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles" wrote: > Oops ... > > Of course, a link to the photos would be helpful: > > http://www.renaissancebicycles.com/gallery/rb-gallery-1/