Re: [RBW] A Ram, Rom and AHH on a 600k

2012-06-09 Thread Brian Hanson
Great write up, Toshi! Congrats! Brian On Fri, Jun 8, 2012 at 10:11 PM, Toshi Takeuchi tto...@gmail.com wrote: Three Riv bikes completed the Santa Rosa Cycling Club's 600k brevet last weekend. Some quick notes of interest: 1. SP PV-8 dynamo hub worked flawlessly and is half the price of

[RBW] another nice ride on the ship canal

2012-06-09 Thread Brian Hanson
This time with Homer... http://flic.kr/s/aHsjzUiqCw Brian Seattle, WA -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: What’s Driving the 650B Explosion? Interviews, Tech Breakdown More! - Bike Rumor

2012-06-09 Thread Eric Platt
Strange, from my personal riding perspective, I've come to prefer wider (37 to 40mm) 700C tires. Whereas, my attempt at liking 650B was so sub-optimal I shall refrain from trying again. The handling seems to work best for me with those tires. And there are sufficient tires (and bikes) available

[RBW] Re: A Ram, Rom and AHH on a 600k

2012-06-09 Thread Mike
Toshi, yeah, great write up and congrats on finishing the 600k. I guess you earned your SR with that ride. Any more randonneuring plans for the year? Glad you're enjoying your Hilsen. It's a great bike for brevet riding. Last weekend I finally made it across the border to ride with Seattle

[RBW] widest Atlantis 700c tire??

2012-06-09 Thread mikel66...@juno.com
might be doing some offroad bikepacking (trails/dirt/single track/rocks). how wide is the widest tires possible? mike goldman warwick,r.i. Seabourn Luxury Cruises Take advantage of exceptional savings. Click here for special offers!

[RBW] Re: Newbie here, and to RBW

2012-06-09 Thread lumpy
Pretty sure a 56. Heading to RBW tomorrow and should know better then. I measured my PBH at just under 81cm and I'm just over 5'8 On Thursday, June 7, 2012 3:48:49 PM UTC-7, pb wrote: What size do you ride/need? :-) On Jun 6, 3:52 pm, lumpy davele...@gmail.com wrote: Hey now,

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Rally Bay Area Edition.

2012-06-09 Thread Paul
I'm planning on joining the ride after the signing and am throwing a vote in for Marin but am up for anything. I'll just be in the bay area for the summer, so a group ride will be great. Thanks for getting this together. Paul On Jun 8, 8:27 pm, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote:

Re: [RBW] widest Atlantis 700c tire??

2012-06-09 Thread James Warren
Before getting any answers, you have to know how old your Atlantis is. The first couple of production runs had less clearance than what became the norm for the Atlantis. -Jim W. On Jun 9, 2012, at 8:30 AM, mikel66...@juno.com wrote: might be doing some offroad bikepacking

Re: [RBW] Re: widest Atlantis 700c tire??

2012-06-09 Thread mikel66...@juno.com
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[RBW] Re: Rivendell Rally Bay Area Edition.

2012-06-09 Thread Adam
I'm looking forward to the ride afterwards and am up for anything. Some included dirt sounds needed and the both of the two routes Manny posted look like a lot of fun. See you all tomorrow. Cheers, Adam -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

[RBW] WTB albatross bar setup

2012-06-09 Thread JL
Does anyone have spares around? I am looking for: Albatross bars (alu model preferred for size), brake levers, maybe a stem / grips / bar end shifters. Bay Area would be great - I could come pick up. Thanks JL -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Photos from Today's Ride

2012-06-09 Thread Eric Norris
Took a page from Manny's book and set my camera to black-and-white for today's photos, taken while riding my Quickbeam: http://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/7169902265/in/set-72157630088902154/lightbox/ Enjoy! --Eric N -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] FS: Carradice Super C Panniers Tubus Stainless steel racks New.

2012-06-09 Thread hobie
My plans to tour have never come to fruition and I'm selling my touring gear. The following were purchased new. Price includes shipping,paypal. $550.00 Carradice Super C front and rear panniers,black canvas touring panniers cloth patches. Tubus Cosmos stainless steel rear rack silver Tubus Nova

[RBW] Re: Speaking of Ritchey...check this one out

2012-06-09 Thread Joe Bernard
Beautiful. Mid-'90s mountain bikes are pretty great. Joe 95 Marin Indian Fire Trail Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Friday, June 8, 2012 1:49:11 PM UTC-7, SISDDWG wrote: I'll guess 96ish? Yep that look right. The decals are almost identical to the ones on my Ritchey Road Logic that I bought in

[RBW] Re: another nice ride on the ship canal

2012-06-09 Thread Dennis
Thanks for the pics, Brian. BTW beautiful AHH. I did a ride with Cascade when visiting SEA in the fall and we covered most of the same route. Great memories hogan46 On Jun 9, 1:11 am, Brian Hanson stone...@gmail.com wrote: This time with Homer... http://flic.kr/s/aHsjzUiqCw Brian Seattle,

[RBW] FS: 1983 58 cm Specialized Expedition $350.

2012-06-09 Thread redsydude
58 cm Specialized Expedition touring frame, fork, headset, seat post and cantilever brakes for $350. The frame has scratches and a bent chain hanger but is straight and sound with no dents. I live in Portland, OR on the weekend and Olympia, WA during the work week so can accommodate local pick-up

[RBW] Re: another nice ride on the ship canal

2012-06-09 Thread SteveD
Nice ride/photos. Makes me want to do a ride on the Burke-Gilman today on my Atlantis after I get all my chores done. Steve Seattle On Jun 9, 1:11 am, Brian Hanson stone...@gmail.com wrote: This time with Homer... http://flic.kr/s/aHsjzUiqCw Brian Seattle, WA -- You received this

[RBW] Re: What’s Driving the 650B Explosion? Interviews, Tech Breakdown More! - Bike Rumor

2012-06-09 Thread Tim McNamara
On Jun 8, 2012, at 10:34 PM, Jan Heine wrote: I think there's a better chance I'll be struck on the head by a meteorite than that we'll live to see the pro peloton switch to 650B. That is why I said: From a purely technical perspective... However, things can change. In the 1980s, bicycle

[RBW] Re: My New Hunq

2012-06-09 Thread Manuel Acosta
I agree with Smitty. Pictures proved it exists! Otherwise how could we know about your not lying. Congrats on the bike. -Manny On Friday, June 8, 2012 9:39:23 AM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: This post is 98% worthless without pics, but congratulations anyway and I'm sure it's a beauty.

[RBW] Re: Photos from Today's Ride

2012-06-09 Thread Manuel Acosta
My little brother is in Davis. Every time I ride down there Davis the roads all look the same. Thanks for the pictures. I need to plan another trip down there -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Rally Bay Area Edition.

2012-06-09 Thread Manuel Acosta
My little brother says I lack flyer making skills. He told me he could make a better one. http://flic.kr/p/ccTqjs While I agree that this is a better flyer, the typo is just right. I'm not happy with the photo. Feel free to post this around. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: another nice ride on the ship canal

2012-06-09 Thread Manuel Acosta
Agreed. Photos/bike look awesome. -- 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/-/-hE2kvqHUeEJ. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Rally Bay Area Edition.

2012-06-09 Thread René Sterental
I actually like it better! Kudos to your little brother. René On Saturday, June 9, 2012, Manuel Acosta wrote: My little brother says I lack flyer making skills. He told me he could make a better one. http://flic.kr/p/ccTqjs While I agree that this is a better flyer, the typo is just

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Rally Bay Area Edition.

2012-06-09 Thread Joe Bernard
It's an awesome photo. On Saturday, June 9, 2012 5:28:06 PM UTC-7, René wrote: I actually like it better! Kudos to your little brother. René On Saturday, June 9, 2012, Manuel Acosta wrote: My little brother says I lack flyer making skills. He told me he could make a better one.

Re: [RBW] Re: Speaking of Ritchey...check this one out

2012-06-09 Thread Eric Platt
Funny thing - here in Minnesota, Ritchey bikes are more than somewhat rare. Except for Time Mc's road, I've only seen one or two other bikes in almost 30 years. Maybe it's just me. Then again haven't seen a Fat Chance in the Twin Cities in a long time, either. Must be me. Eric Platt St. Paul,

[RBW] Re: A Ram, Rom and AHH on a 600k

2012-06-09 Thread Jim M.
Congratulations, and nice write-up! I know some people swear by hammer gel, but it's always disagreed with me and I have a tough stomach. I've used Gu without problems, other than the horrid taste. I just stay away from gels; I use bars and drinks some times, but mostly try to stay with real

[RBW] Re: My New Hunq

2012-06-09 Thread Mike
Hunq life ain't easy. -- 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

[RBW] Re: widest Atlantis 700c tire??

2012-06-09 Thread dougP
Mike: I've been using Schwalbe's Marathon Supreme on my Atlantis for several years with good results. My riding is mostly pavement but I don't hesitate to wander off-road on these. I started with 35 mm have been using 40 mm for a little over a year now. I have fitted a 50 with no trouble; 46

[RBW] Re: Photos from Today's Ride

2012-06-09 Thread dougP
Eric: Thanks for posting; have you posted that bridge before? Looks familiar. The BW pix that you Manny have posted are really a treat. Maybe the novelty or maybe color is just clutter; don't know but there is something uniquely appealing about the simplicity. Love it. dougP On Jun 9, 4:10 

Re: [RBW] another nice ride on the ship canal

2012-06-09 Thread René Sterental
Love that color... -- 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