[RBW] Re: So...sick...of...flats....UGH!

2011-09-01 Thread charlie
The tires say HS 308 on them 700x45c 47-622 28x1.75 The little nubblies are still on the sidewalls by the generator groove but not on the tread that hits the road but there is a slight remnant of the tire mold line on the center of the tread more on what was the front tire less on the back. Reflect

[RBW] Re: So...sick...of...flats....UGH!

2011-09-01 Thread charlie
I had a set of the Schwalbe 700x47's (41mm actual) on my A719 rims.I rode them a short while then purchased some Supremes but I live in the rainy Northwest (Washington State). I'd sell them but I'm not sure how to ship them. They are gnarly and heavy but they ride fine. I had total confidence r

[RBW] Re: Lights, lights, lights

2011-09-01 Thread Ely Rodriguez
Is that just a regular road bike with a rack mounted to it with P-clamps? I really like that. Any wobbling? or criticism? I really want to try that with my steel road bike, putting a small/medium rando bar bag in the front. Maybe mounting a light as well. I've made a front light mount like that as

Re: [RBW] Re: So...sick...of...flats....UGH!

2011-09-01 Thread cyclotourist
My kid rode across a real bad patch last week and now i pretty much have to buy new tubes there are so many holes. Possibly new tires but I hope to get all the nubs out. It'll take a good couple hours though... D'oh! On Thu, Sep 1, 2011 at 8:24 PM, Way Rebb wrote: > Those goat heads are a mea

[RBW] Re: So...sick...of...flats....UGH!

2011-09-01 Thread Way Rebb
Those goat heads are a mean plant. I think Marathon Pluses with about 4 or 5 Mr Tuffies inside and the rest filled with cement would give a person a fighting chance. Even then it might be iffy. -Ray On Aug 31, 5:26 pm, jinxed wrote: > There are 5 bicycles hanging in the garage. There is *one t

[RBW] Re: Interesting refutation of Gary Taubes' obesity ideas

2011-09-01 Thread charlie
Hi Patrick.yea I work with about thirty Vietnamese/Chinese and I see what they eat everyday. Mostly meat or seafood/shellfish and or eggs plus some kind of weird vegetabley soup like stuff they dribble over a tiny ice cream scoop size ball of rice. Most rarely (if ever) eat sugar in the form of

[RBW] Any Soma San Marcos Owned?

2011-09-01 Thread James Warren
Just curious. Has anyone here purchased or heard of someone who has purchased one of the new Soma San Marcos bikes? -Jim W. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Vittoria 1976 Men's Cycling Shoe

2011-09-01 Thread reynoldslugs
I would consider the Vittorias beacause I like the traditional look - - similar to my old Detto Pietros. If anyone knows a source for large sizes (48 and up), kindly post a link. thanks RL - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" grou

Re: [RBW] Pictures of Sammy

2011-09-01 Thread James Warren
The sizing and the amount of seatpost showing are line with the Rivendell recommendations, because this is an expanded geometry with the 6 degree upsloping top tube.   If the upslope were more like 1.5 or 2 degrees (Hilsen or Roadeo), that much post showing would be out of line with Rivendell rec

Re: [RBW] Pictures of Sammy

2011-09-01 Thread Rex Kerr
How's that frame size? It seems smaller (based on the seatpost/stem) than what Rivendell would recommend. Being in Berkeley I'd assume that you picked it up in person, though, so I'm probably wrong. :-) On Thu, Sep 1, 2011 at 8:06 AM, Adam wrote: > I went for a short spin down to the Berkeley

[RBW] Re: Vittoria 1976 Men's Cycling Shoe

2011-09-01 Thread Kris
Thanks. I ended up ordering the Exustar SRT 707 on the interwebz. The brown truck should deliver them today. I'll try and post details after some evaluation. On Aug 31, 4:08 pm, Alice Stribling wrote: > Hi Kris, > > There was a nice review on these shoes on the Pushbike blog:   > http://pushbik

Re: [RBW] Re: Ride report: Land's End road in western Colorado

2011-09-01 Thread Mojo
Then there is flattish dirt riding on top, with no water except what you can beg from car drivers. One can continue east to Highway 65 and do a loop back into the Grand Valley at ~120miles. I tried it once and called my wife 6 miles from home for a bailout. Yes I was that hot and tired. -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO good LED headlamp

2011-09-01 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Whooopsie! That should have gone solely to scottg a etc. Sorry. On Thu, Sep 1, 2011 at 12:36 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Supernova! I want a Supernova!! > > Jest kiddin'. PP $ shortly to follow. > > Thanks. > > On Thu, Sep 1, 2011 at 11:45 AM, Scott G. wrote: >> Paypal, scottg "ahhttt

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO good LED headlamp

2011-09-01 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Supernova! I want a Supernova!! Jest kiddin'. PP $ shortly to follow. Thanks. On Thu, Sep 1, 2011 at 11:45 AM, Scott G. wrote: > Paypal, scottg "ahhtt"   primax.com > > Please include shipping address in the payal notes > > Thanks, >  now I can buy a Supernova with a clean conscience. >

[RBW] Re: Ride report: Land's End road in western Colorado

2011-09-01 Thread jinxed
So nice! Next time you decide to run it...drop a line! I would certainly make time to come up from Denver for a beauty like that. I've done a bunch of mountain biking in GJ, but never taken in the fantastic rides like this. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Googl

Re: [RBW] Re: Ride report: Land's End road in western Colorado

2011-09-01 Thread Tim Whalen
Me too. I'd sure be tempted to head over from Colorado Springs, it looks great. More and more dirt roads are about all I want to ride. Tim On Thu, Sep 1, 2011 at 11:53 AM, jinxed wrote: > So nice! > > Next time you decide to run it...drop a line! I would certainly make time > to come up from D

[RBW] Re: So...sick...of...flats....UGH!

2011-09-01 Thread Michael Hechmer
Condolences. Personally I mostly get flats on dark rainy nights, but my only experience with goatheads has been while camping in NM & AZ. I did not like them. Vt roads are bad enough without them. As a commuter I found that Tire Tuffy and a beefy rear wheel (Avocet Cross II at 38 MM were the

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO good LED headlamp

2011-09-01 Thread Scott G.
Paypal, scottg "ahhtt" primax.com Please include shipping address in the payal notes Thanks, now I can buy a Supernova with a clean conscience. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web v

[RBW] Ride report: Land's End road in western Colorado

2011-09-01 Thread Mojo
Wednesday was a day off, and I finally made time this summer for my favorite local climb. It is Land's End Road to the southeast of Grand Junction. There are several lovely mixed surface rides in the area, this one being the most dramatic. I bought the Legolas cross bike for these rides. It is s

[RBW] Re: So...sick...of...flats....UGH!

2011-09-01 Thread Thomas Lynn Skean
I'm growing ever more appreciative of the (apparently swept, manicured, delicately textured, hallowed) paths I ride. Since I started riding 3 years ago, I've had 4 flats, I think. One was a spoke poking through the rim tape on the most shoddily assembled wheel I've ever seen with an obviously

[RBW] Re: bike sheds

2011-09-01 Thread Mike
So jealous. If I had that kind of space I'd definitely have a Big Dummy. -- 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 r

[RBW] Pictures of Sammy

2011-09-01 Thread Adam
I went for a short spin down to the Berkeley Pier after a long day yesterday and took a few shots of my Sam Hillborne in the sunset light. Custom paint from D&D, navy and cream. 54cm, standard build. Lotsa miles. http://www.flickr.com/photos/39219052@N06/sets/72157627569638624/ -- You receive

[RBW] Re: NYC S24O

2011-09-01 Thread Mike
Keep us updated about where you go. I'm curious as to where NYC s24o enthusiast go for bike camping. Rockland county? --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-bunch@googlegroups.

[RBW] Re: bike sheds

2011-09-01 Thread keeple
In my bikeshed, I would have steel bollards imbedded in concrete to lock my bikes to, and no windows. -- 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

[RBW] Re: NYC S24O

2011-09-01 Thread sjauch
Heck yeah, count me in. Haven't been bike camping in over a year. On Aug 31, 9:27 pm, mizrachi wrote: > Any fellow New Yorkers up for a sub 24 overnighter at some point in > the near future? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: FS - Shimano L422 Stem Shift Levers - Best ever

2011-09-01 Thread bikecg
Note that Set 1 is sold. Thanks. On Aug 31, 7:54 pm, bikecg wrote: > For Sale - 2 Sets > > Arguably the best stem levers ever made.  From around 1986, these > Shimano L422 Stemmies are beautifully finished aluminum and chromed > steel.  The lever action is a light ratchet with a light rear pulli

Re: [RBW] Wet Riding Ahead

2011-09-01 Thread robert zeidler
Another shout out to my fellow CT Riv riders. I was up in the Brattleboro area yesterday and any road that was even near a stream got washed out. The River Rd in Guilford Vt was so flooded that it wash all of the heavy stones out of the river bed up onto the road, some 25 ft above the river itsel

Re: [RBW] Hennessy Hammocks for bike camping

2011-09-01 Thread tarik saleh
On Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 6:49 PM, Scotty wrote: > I just discovered the Hennessy Hammock in my internet searches for camping > gear and I find them quite interesting as an alternative to carrying a tent. > I was wondering if any of you have tried these and what you think of them. I > think I want o

Re: [RBW] Questions: Wiring a tail light and more.

2011-09-01 Thread Glenn Ammons
On Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 1:37 PM, Brian wrote: > I'm about to install fender mounted, dyno powered tail lights on my > Sam H. and my wife's Trek. We both have Cyo IQ headlights. Hers is at > the fork crown, mine on the front of the rack. Best route to run the > cable? Least obtrusive, most secure

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO good LED headlamp

2011-09-01 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Forgot to add: paypal? What address? Thanks. On Thu, Sep 1, 2011 at 7:29 AM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Scott: I'll take it; thanks. > > On Thu, Sep 1, 2011 at 7:21 AM, Scott G. wrote: >> I have a Cyo,  black, the non-r version. >> cable has a nick in the insulation, covered in shrink wrap. >> Mount

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO good LED headlamp

2011-09-01 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Scott: I'll take it; thanks. On Thu, Sep 1, 2011 at 7:21 AM, Scott G. wrote: > I have a Cyo,  black, the non-r version. > cable has a nick in the insulation, covered in shrink wrap. > Mounts included. > > $70 shipped USPS priority > > Scott Goldsmith. > > > -- > You received this message because

[RBW] Re: ISO good LED headlamp

2011-09-01 Thread Scott G.
I have a Cyo, black, the non-r version. cable has a nick in the insulation, covered in shrink wrap. Mounts included. $70 shipped USPS priority Scott Goldsmith. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on th

[RBW] Re: So...sick...of...flats....UGH!

2011-09-01 Thread Mike
The 47s do exist. I got them through RBW. Perhaps the greenguard will give you better protection against goatheads. I say try them out. --mike On Aug 31, 7:58 pm, jinxed wrote: > Mike - > > HA! Your bike is the one I saw!! So the 47's do exist and fit the Hilsen! > Nice. -- You received this m

Re: [RBW] Questions: Wiring a tail light and more.

2011-09-01 Thread Steve Hemmelgarn
Brian, Have wired taillights 2 ways and both have worked fine.   I have wired a dynamo taillight by running the single wire from the dynamo along the down tube, secured by zip ties. Went along top of the bottom bracket and drilled a small hole into SKS fenders. Then taped the wire inside the fen

[RBW] Re: Hennessy Hammocks for bike camping

2011-09-01 Thread Kris
Timely discussion as I just purchased an Expedition Asym. I have only set it up in my back yard but I think I will really like it. It HAS to be better than a tent for me. Not once have I slept well in a tent without some sort of sleep aid. I highly recommend watching all the setup videos, etc a

[RBW] Re: So...sick...of...flats....UGH!

2011-09-01 Thread John Bennett
Flats? What's that? Last flat: 3+ years ago. Marathons are great. (This is not a sales pitch.) JAB On Aug 31, 5:26 pm, jinxed wrote: > There are 5 bicycles hanging in the garage. There is *one tire* with air in > it. > > My last 3 trips on the Hilsen have seen no fewer than 2 punctures per trip.

[RBW] Re: Sackville Grid Grey Fabric Discontinued

2011-09-01 Thread NME
Oh snap! If anyone's got a grey grid BarSack, TrunkSack S, or SaddleSack XS they're looking to sell now that they won't be able to match it with the rest of the kit, let me know. I'm looking to complement my grey grid toursacks. Thanks, N. On Sep 1, 7:18 am, EastBayGuy wrote: > I am curious

[RBW] Re: bike sheds

2011-09-01 Thread Michael Hechmer
I like hooks in the ceiling for singles, but I should think you could fashion a very nice one out of wood that would handle a variety of wheel sizes and even tandems. I thought ten's a lot of bikes, until I counted and realized we were up to seven, and that with both kids long gone. michael