Re: [RBW] Positive review of sneakers and tires

2012-08-01 Thread Bruce Herbitter
I use the 32 mm Paselas on the Ram and 37 mm Paselas on the BStone MB-2. Like them a lot. Not a high mileage tire, but okay. On Tue, Jul 31, 2012 at 1:50 PM, Amit Singh asd...@gmail.com wrote: - 37mm Pasela Tires w/out Tourguard on my A. Homer Hilsen. It's so nice to be able to fit a tire

[RBW] Re: Positive review of sneakers and tires

2012-08-01 Thread Andy Smitty Schmidt
What did the Paselas replace? On Tuesday, July 31, 2012 11:50:03 AM UTC-7, Amit Singh wrote: Just wanted to let the group know that I'm enjoying two products: - Evolv Cruiser Shoe - Super grippy on touring and king grip pedals, even when wet. Fantastically comfortable to walk around in all

[RBW] Re: Positive review of sneakers and tires

2012-08-01 Thread Amit Singh
I was running Jack Brown Blues for a LONG time. Wore through 2 tires (so proud!) and had on the second set on before jumping over to the non-tour guard 37mm Pasela. Here's a photo of the new fatty tires during yesterday's ride: http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/7687477028/lightbox/

[RBW] Re: Imminent Mystery Bike Reveal

2012-08-01 Thread Rusty
Cool! Can't wait to see the pics. On Tuesday, July 31, 2012 4:38:41 PM UTC-4, Pudge wrote: Dave at Riv just called to get my shipping address for the Mystery Bike -- it's going out in the next day or two. Yippee! Pics as soon as it arrives, I promise.

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Big Rack (big one 54+) - Brooks B-17 Honey Champion Special - NEW WTB 29er tires

2012-08-01 Thread jinxed
Rack SOLD Seat SOLD Thanks guys! Bag and tires available. -- 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/-/0l3MYrQ5uIIJ. To post to this group,

Re: [RBW] Re: Positive review of sneakers and tires

2012-08-01 Thread Brian Hanson
Amit - I ordered a pair of Cruzers - should get them tomorrow. I'll let you know the prognosis. BTW - I had 35mm Pasela Tourguards on my Hilsen for a while. Barely worked with my 45mm Honjos, and I found them comfy, but heavy. I also ride the Cypres (awesome tires) but have some Jack Brown

Re: [RBW] Imminent Mystery Bike Reveal

2012-08-01 Thread Brian Hanson
Oh boy! I've been waiting to see one of these for a long time! I'm sure it's been even tougher for the folks that plunked down the cashola sight unseen. Hope it's a beaut! Brian Seattle, WA On Tue, Jul 31, 2012 at 1:38 PM, Allingham II, Thomas J thomas.alling...@skadden.com wrote: ** Dave

[RBW] Re: WTB: Paul Touring Canti pair or Neo-retro /Touring Canti combo (Silver)

2012-08-01 Thread Brian Campbell
I will send some pics tonight. On Tuesday, July 31, 2012 2:24:22 PM UTC-4, The Cripler wrote: Thanks Brian, Yes please contact me off list regarding your brakes. I am still having trouble figuring out how to contact folks off list. I have done it before, but I dont seem to be able to

Re: [RBW] Platrack/Slickersack and Mini Front Rack for Sale

2012-08-01 Thread Peter Morgano
All sold, thanks everyone. On Jul 30, 2012 6:02 PM, Peter M uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: Ok, again dont wanna start some front load bias thing here but weight up front just did not agree with me. For sale is my whole Platrack setup, prices are shipping included, paypal please.

[RBW] Re: I doubt this was a steel bike

2012-08-01 Thread Joe Bernard
Steel bikes aren't known to snap in two when they drop a chain. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Tuesday, July 31, 2012 12:20:57 PM UTC-7, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: Don't worry William. I'm actually of the opinion that (most of the time) steel bikes can't be fixed either, at least not

[RBW] Re: Rode to work today in flip flops

2012-08-01 Thread SteveD
I just add pedal spikes to my Grip Kings last week, and find that they work well in keeping my feet on the pedals when encountering bumps in the road or when it rains; and the pedals are just a comfortable as when they were when I didn't have the spikes installed. And that's wearing either

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Paul Touring Canti pair or Neo-retro /Touring Canti combo (Silver)

2012-08-01 Thread Tom Harrop
In my Google Groups view, at the top right corner of each message, there's a Post reply button. To the right of that, is a drop-down menu, which contains Reply to author... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Paul Touring Canti pair or Neo-retro /Touring Canti combo (Silver)

2012-08-01 Thread Minh
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[RBW] Re: WTB: Paul Touring Canti pair or Neo-retro /Touring Canti combo (Silver)

2012-08-01 Thread Peter M
On a non crapple device there is. Click options, reply to author. I have the S3. On Aug 1, 2:36 pm, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: Not on mobile devices or iPads. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group,

[RBW] FS - Sugino XD2 Triple, 170 mm

2012-08-01 Thread Chris
Sugino XD2 crank set http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/cr1.htm, triple 46x36x24, 170 mm Brand new chain rings with lightly used arms. The left arm has some scuff markshttp://www.flickr.com/photos/21531208@N00/7686168092/in/set-72157630857411186 and the driver side is like-new. Here are some

[RBW] Re: Imminent Mystery Bike Reveal

2012-08-01 Thread Amit Singh
I'm looking forward to this too! On Tuesday, 31 July 2012 16:38:41 UTC-4, Pudge wrote: Dave at Riv just called to get my shipping address for the Mystery Bike -- it's going out in the next day or two. Yippee! Pics as soon as it arrives, I promise.

[RBW] FS: Paul Mini Moto Brake Silver High Polish

2012-08-01 Thread The Cripler
I have decided to give up on running a Mini Moto front on my Atlantis. There just isn't enough clearance to run Big Apples no matter how much futzing I do, and I'm not willing to drop down to a 35mm tire. Anyway, I am selling one brake. I have owned it for about three weeks or so, and picked

[RBW] FS: Brooks, Trunksack, Shimano dynohub, Thumbies, etc

2012-08-01 Thread tim becker
The for sale sale continues: all prices include paypal, shipping pictures here: https://picasaweb.google.com/102662635142839008783/BikesAndPartsFS?authuser=0feat=directlink Sackville Trunksack Large Olive - good used shape $80 Black Brooks B.17 Special: copper rails, rivets new in bag $95

[RBW] Nice ride

2012-08-01 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Got going early this morning for my commute, and got in some extra miles on a very pretty mixed surface route that had enough steep hills to make me choose Homer over my normal commuter, the Quickbeam. Stopped for a few pics: In the woods:

Re: [RBW] Nice ride

2012-08-01 Thread erik jensen
looks like a great ride! ~erik On Wed, Aug 1, 2012 at 3:43 PM, Allingham II, Thomas J thomas.alling...@skadden.com wrote: ** Got going early this morning for my commute, and got in some extra miles on a very pretty mixed surface route that had enough steep hills to make me choose Homer

Re: [RBW] Re: Rode to work today in flip flops

2012-08-01 Thread erik jensen
i make all my riding decisions based on impressing potential mates at coffeeshops: which is why i'd never wear flip-flops riding ;) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to

RE: [RBW] Re: Rode to work today in flip flops

2012-08-01 Thread Marc Schwartz
'Scuse me, Erik, but potential mates, of all shapes, sizes, etc., worth their spokes should have no problemas with foot nudity! In my humble, inexperienced, poorly informed, iggorant experience. Marc From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com

Re: [RBW] Re: Rode to work today in flip flops

2012-08-01 Thread erik jensen
you're right, i think. just teasing. -- 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] Nice ride

2012-08-01 Thread Mojo
Lovely. What's all that green stuff in the background? It is mostly brown here in western Colorado. I have to climb really high to be surrounded by green and even then its not green like that. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group.

RE: [RBW] Re: Rode to work today in flip flops

2012-08-01 Thread Marc Schwartz
Me too; forgot the smiley/winky face. ; ) Harmless Marc From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] on behalf of erik jensen [bicyclen...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 6:20 PM To:

Re: [RBW] Re: Rode to work today in flip flops

2012-08-01 Thread Robert F. Harrison
Probably shouldn't look for dates out here in Honolulu in that case. :-) Aloha, Bob On Wed, Aug 1, 2012 at 1:51 PM, erik jensen bicyclen...@gmail.com wrote: i make all my riding decisions based on impressing potential mates at coffeeshops: which is why i'd never wear flip-flops riding ;)

Re: [RBW] Rode to work today in flip flops

2012-08-01 Thread jimD
I do something like this too. Since I wear cleated shoes for my clipless pedals I impress my mates by walking around like a duck. My mates seem not to notice but the other coffee aficionados do seem to take note. I'm uncertain but they seem not to be positively impressed. -JimD On Aug 1,

[RBW] Re: WTB: Paul Touring Canti pair or Neo-retro /Touring Canti combo (Silver)

2012-08-01 Thread Minh
Huh. Not on my galaxy nexus, otherwise I would've replied directly. -- 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/-/ccRzazDwJ4YJ. To post to this

[RBW] Re: Imminent Mystery Bike Reveal

2012-08-01 Thread grant
I'll be interested to see the reactions. The bikeswell, it was a long time ago, but the deal was Not Much Overlap with our current linesa different KIND of bike, and even kind of an experiment. I ride one every day, have for a while now---the proto for many months, and the actual (we

[RBW] Trifecta of Big Bike Goodness for sale on the 'bay

2012-08-01 Thread cyclotourist
Not mine, no affiliation, etc, but sure caught my eye! Redwood: http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=290754006685 Atlantis: http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=290754016558 Hilsen: http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=290754004232 Big bummer

[RBW] Re: Trifecta of Big Bike Goodness for sale on the 'bay

2012-08-01 Thread rob markwardt
It's a quadfecta! http://www.ebay.com/sch/rgz4ams/m.html?item=290754004232viewitem=rt=nc_trksid=p4340.l2562 On Aug 1, 8:51 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Not mine, no affiliation, etc, but sure caught my eye!