[RBW] Re: What would Taubes put in a Boxy (or Candy Bar) Bag for a long ride

2011-08-16 Thread charlie
You'd be better off to eat more than a little fruit.maybe a medium amount. I think sometimes just taking a break and having a meal is perfect. I mean if your goal is (just) to get somewhere, take a break. If you are training for some kind of event I guess you have to eat on the ride but I f

[RBW] FS Nitto Mark's Rack and Rear Campee

2011-08-16 Thread Zack
Campee sold. -- 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/-/3wXCouegUukJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com.

[RBW] Re: What would Taubes put in a Boxy (or Candy Bar) Bag for a long ride

2011-08-16 Thread reynoldslugs
Thanks, Everyone, for the input. I rode today and got in six hours, stopped after three hours at the Dairy Queen drive-through and got a triple cheese burger, side order of fries and a big-ass coke. No bonk! seriously... just going with a little fruit now, we'll see how it goes. regards all a

[RBW] FS Nitto Mark's Rack and Rear Campee

2011-08-16 Thread Zack
Up for sale is one Nitto Mark's Rack and one Nitto Rear Campee rack (the one with the removable pannier supports). 140 shipped for the campee, 80 shipped for the Mark's. Both are used but in great condition. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW O

[RBW] Re: What would Taubes put in a Boxy (or Candy Bar) Bag for a long ride

2011-08-16 Thread charlie
When that happens eat more fats and protein plus veggies not carbs. I just eat a big steak and a huge salad then top it off with strawberries and home made whip cream using stevia to 'sweeten'. It satiates me just fine, is low carb and I get enough calories. Doing this now for a while and still los

[RBW] Re: What would Taubes put in a Boxy (or Candy Bar) Bag for a long ride

2011-08-16 Thread Zack
Today, on my maiden voyage for the new Sam Hillborne, I remembered that a friend had let me know about a wild blackberry stash in town. I rode over, picked berries, turned my hands red, and ate them. I then rode home. Pretty solid way to spend the day. I'll put some pics up later. Nothin

[RBW] 'Regenerative braking' on a Bridgestone

2011-08-16 Thread kent
Sort of... http://www.fastcompany.com/1773852/a-flywheel-powered-bicycle-offers-regenerative-braking-for-your-bike I'm not sure it really makes much sense, but I love the idea and the execution. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gro

Re: [RBW] Re: First Platrack/Slickersack impressions...

2011-08-16 Thread René Sterental
Thanks Rob! It is indeed, a wonderful commute. Rene Sent from my iPhone 4 On Aug 16, 2011, at 2:31 PM, Rob wrote: What a fantastic commute! The bike looks great too. :) Rob in (chilly) Seattle -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" g

Re: [RBW] First Platrack/Slickersack impressions...

2011-08-16 Thread Thomas Lynn Skean
That's right; I wrap the bungee behind the ball two or three times (I forget exactly how many; whatever is needed to take up slack), like a too-long rubber band. I've since thought about feeding the bungee through the pannier's leather patch's slots twice to take up the slack. I haven't taken a

[RBW] Re: Any DC-area Betty Foys? Need help securing spousal permission to order one!

2011-08-16 Thread Lisa
What sort of handlebars does your wife want on her Betty Foy? I'm a little shorter than your wife, but pretty close (5'3", saddle height of 625 mm) and I ride a 47 cm Atlantis with drop bars (60 mm stem and short-reach bars). My Atlantis has a top tube length of 520 mm. The 52 cm Betty Foy, w

[RBW] Re: Any DC-area Betty Foys? Need help securing spousal permission to order one!

2011-08-16 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Has your wife read this review? http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2010/11/popular-girl-test-riding-rivendell.html An email grouping works pretty well for smaller regional stuff. We also have the somewhat effective flickr group as well. Not everybody is on flickr or checks it regularly though. On A

[RBW] Re: First Platrack/Slickersack impressions...

2011-08-16 Thread Rob
What a fantastic commute! The bike looks great too. :) Rob in (chilly) Seattle -- 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/-/jfMCkJW0zIwJ. To po

Re: [RBW] First Platrack/Slickersack impressions...

2011-08-16 Thread René Sterental
Robert, Your feedback had a lot of influence on my decision. Coincidentally, EcoVelo very recently posted a comparison of the Platrack and the Pass & Stow racks by Mel Hughes, who by the way, tested both on a very beautiful A. Homer Hilsen: http://www.ecovelo.info/2011/08/13/two-porteur-racks-one-

[RBW] Re: Any DC-area Betty Foys? Need help securing spousal permission to order one!

2011-08-16 Thread islaysteve
Minh, why don't you start a new post, inviting DC-area Riv'rs to post email addresses, and those of us who were interested could make our own lists? Steve -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web vi

[RBW] Re: Grant's new game...

2011-08-16 Thread Minh
I agree with Joe B, this is just all part of sales and marketing, and it's the kind that rewards the customers. I mean, look at the all the purchases that Rene has done this year alone! It's like a karma rebate for him! On Aug 16, 3:27 pm, Joe Bernard wrote: > *I hope nobody out there thinks

Re: [RBW] First Platrack/Slickersack impressions...

2011-08-16 Thread Robert F. Harrison
On Mon, Aug 15, 2011 at 1:24 PM, René Sterental wrote: > Anyway, coming back to the Slickersack, as soon as I put my laptop inside, > the first thing I noticed was how hard it was to keep it on the dual > kickstand without the wheel completely flopping over. Thanks to StatrixBob's > advice, I put

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant's new game...

2011-08-16 Thread Joe Bernard
*I hope nobody out there thinks we're throwing money around willy nilly.* ** All bike companies have promotions and sales. Odds are that most folks who drop by, lured by the magnet contest, won't hit one, and won't get a discount. What are the chances of those people walking away without spendin

Re: [RBW] First Platrack/Slickersack impressions...

2011-08-16 Thread René Sterental
Thanks! Just to clarify, you make several turns with the bungee before looping it over the ball, correct? René On Mon, Aug 15, 2011 at 8:29 PM, Thomas Lynn Skean < thomaslynnsk...@comcast.net> wrote: > Maybe these photos of how I do it will help with pannier mounting: > > http://www.dropbox.com

[RBW] Re: Any DC-area Betty Foys? Need help securing spousal permission to order one!

2011-08-16 Thread Minh
Seth, You're probably right, maybe the DC crowd are not as social as the Cali crowd. In addition i'd be ok being on an informal email tree (not sure about everyone else), just so i'd know who's in the area, maybe get together for group rides, parts swapping. Maybe i'm just too sensitive about po

[RBW] Re: Any DC-area Betty Foys? Need help securing spousal permission to order one!

2011-08-16 Thread islaysteve
She's welcome to ride my 51cm Bleriot for the "Rivendell feel", but it's got drop bars. Steve -- 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/-/QKZ

[RBW] FS: Saddlebag Support (VO ViVa)

2011-08-16 Thread Curtis Schmitt
I no longer palp a large saddlebag, so this support is no longer needed. It is the best support I've used. One thing to note is that the rubber insert it comes with has disintegrated so if you don't want scratches on your seatpost, I'd suggest adding your own rubber insert, or come up with another

Re: [RBW] Re: Any DC-area Betty Foys? Need help securing spousal permission to order one!

2011-08-16 Thread Seth Vidal
On Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 12:27 PM, Minh wrote: > With the number of DC folks in the area, it'd be great if we could > maintain a sublist for DC based RBW owners, i think it'd be helpful > for these types of requests, and also for posting local events. > I don't think there needs to be a sublist. T

[RBW] Re: Visit and ride at RBW

2011-08-16 Thread Tony
Thanks. I was able to switch plans and will be there too. Tony On Aug 15, 4:49 pm, René Sterental wrote: > One campground confirmed for up to 8 people @ Juniper campground for > September 24. > > René > > > > On Mon, Aug 15, 2011 at 4:38 PM, René Sterental wrote: > > I will reserve one campgrou

RE: [RBW] Re: Any DC-area Betty Foys? Need help securing spousal permission to order one!

2011-08-16 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
And to clarify, you think Hugh wants the Betty Foy more than his wife [wants the Betty Foy]! Rather than the rather harsher alternative, Hugh wants the Betty Foy more than [he wants] his wife! -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegr

[RBW] Re: Any DC-area Betty Foys? Need help securing spousal permission to order one!

2011-08-16 Thread Minh
With the number of DC folks in the area, it'd be great if we could maintain a sublist for DC based RBW owners, i think it'd be helpful for these types of requests, and also for posting local events. As for the original request, i only know about the mysterious Betty Foy that surfaced recently, so

[RBW] Any DC-area Betty Foys? Need help securing spousal permission to order one!

2011-08-16 Thread Hugh Rope
Dear Rivendell Owners' Bunch, I'm writing to ask for your help. We've *almost* decided to get a 52 cm Betty Foy for my wife. She's 5'4" and rides with a a saddle height just a smidge below 25". She's currently commuting on a full-suspension Canndondale w/ road slicks, and she's *almost* convinced

[RBW] Re: Any DC-area Betty Foys? Need help securing spousal permission to order one!

2011-08-16 Thread islaysteve
Wow, wish I could help. I live in Kensington, too, but I've never seen a Betty Foy. Need an excuse to drive to Ohio (Country Bike Shop) or Boston (Harris Cyclery)? But check with them first if you do. I think the Washingon/mid-Atlantic deserves to have a Rivendell dealer. I know there ar

[RBW] Re: Grant's new game...

2011-08-16 Thread Allan in Portland
Hey Grant, don't quit your day job. The Carnival would leave you stranded on the side of the highway in the middle of Kansas I'm sure. As a hint for next time, don't use those really expensive rare earth magnets. Cheapies from an old science kit are the way to go, even if you have to glue 'em to

[RBW] Re: Visit and ride at RBW

2011-08-16 Thread Adam
I'll be there. Looking forward to it, Adam On Aug 15, 4:49 pm, René Sterental wrote: > One campground confirmed for up to 8 people @ Juniper campground for > September 24. > > René > > > > On Mon, Aug 15, 2011 at 4:38 PM, René Sterental wrote: > > I will reserve one campground that will take up