[RBW] WTT: my CroMo Bosco for your Alba or xsmall grid grey SaddleSack. Bonus G'pa's Pine Tar Soap

Hi gang. I've built a V.O. Polyvalent Riv-style (wide low double, Grip Kings, SunRace thumb shifter rear only, no front der, Conti Tour Rides, trunk sack on Nitto) and am loving it BUT the Boscos I just bought aren't working for me. They are practically unridden, definitely less than a mile, with

[RBW] Big Apples for GAP and C&O tour

I am doing the GAP and C&O from Pittsburgh to Washington D.C. in May and was wondering what the opinion was of using 50mm Big Apples for this ride. Thanks in advance. Shawn -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe fro

[RBW] WTT: my CroMo Bosco for your Alba or xsmall grid grey SaddleSack. Bonus G'pa's Pine Tar Soap

My partner had the same reaction to GP's pine soap! -J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To pos

[RBW] WTT: my CroMo Bosco for your Alba or xsmall grid grey SaddleSack. Bonus G'pa's Pine Tar Soap

Can't find the option for a PM on the iPad, but I'm willing to make that trade. Send me a note offline and we'll work it out. Marty -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails fr

Re: [RBW] Big Apples for GAP and C&O tour

i used 700x38mm tires on the C/O and they were fine. the gap is much smoother than the C/O Woman is 53 But Looks 25 Mom reveals 1 simple wrinkle trick that has angered doctors... http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/5120d4a97738454a9

[RBW] Big Apples for GAP and C&O tour

The GAP is nice and smooth crushed limestone - depending on the wetness, super big tires might make for slow going. If speed is no worry, you'll definitely appreciate extra volume on the C&O. I would personally go for a tire in the mid to high 30s, width wise, but YMMV. -Dan -- You received t

[RBW] Re: WTT: my CroMo Bosco for your Alba or xsmall grid grey SaddleSack. Bonus G'pa's Pine Tar Soap

Thanks Marty, email sent. On Feb 17, 6:57 am, Marty wrote: > Can't find the option for a PM on the iPad, but I'm willing to make that > trade. Send me a note offline and we'll work it out. > > Marty -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch

Re: [RBW] Re: FS Sackville, Grip Kings some non-Riv items

Sold the guard. Sorry. Best, Eric Nolan 317.410.0185 On Feb 16, 2013, at 2:51 PM, justinaug...@gmail.com wrote: > Ill take that crossing guard. Groups mobile won't let me email you directly! > Hit me up with Paypal info. > > -J > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Big Apples for GAP and C&O tour

They would work great. Like Dan said you can even go thinner. It is not too rugged, but the big apples would give you a nice cushy ride. On Sunday, February 17, 2013 7:21:05 AM UTC-5, shawn wrote: > > I am doing the GAP and C&O from Pittsburgh to Washington D.C. in May and > was wondering what

[RBW] Re: RBW-style riding scene in Chicago?

I am in Chicago a couple of times a year, but don't get into any group things there. There is a network of lanes, paths and routes around the area and I have sighted a few Riv's riding by me. Lot's of commuting goes on, especially using the lakeshore trail. Checkout The Chainlink

[RBW] FS: New Chainring Sets, 48/38/26 & 50/40/28

Hi, These are the Engagement Ring series from Quality Bike Parts a few years ago. These chainring sets are made-in-USA, high-quality, 7075 aluminum, straight-sided (no ramps or pins). And these chainrings are, as you can see in the pictures linked below, all new, never-installed, perfect cond

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal Riv Riders Spring Ride

Here are Matt's photos from the day: http://www.flickr.com/photos/30046058@N02/archives/date-posted/2013/02/16/ I like this fancy one a lot! http://www.flickr.com/photos/30046058@N02/8479955013/lightbox/ In all there were three locals, one semi-local, then riders from Carlsbad, Irvine, Huntington

[RBW] Re: OT (for goofball content): Bosco Bars daydreaming

Hi Scot, Check out Podosteering by Olipop-- fun stuff. http://www.flickr.com/photos/olipop/7360864854/ On Saturday, February 16, 2013 11:48:36 PM UTC-5, Scot Brooks wrote: > > I was just visualizing having some Bosco Bars and all the various hand > positions, and I had a little revelation; they

[RBW] Re: SoCal Riv Riders Spring Ride

All the pics are great. Looks like a wonderful time was had by all. Thanks for sharing and keep 'em coming. --Smitty On Sunday, February 3, 2013 8:58:52 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Planning updated here, now with map! > http://www.flickr.com/groups/socal_rivendell_bicycle_appreci

[RBW] Re: SoCal Riv Riders Spring Ride

here are my shots for the day... fun ride and I loved coming down that Jedi singletrack on my skinny tubed rando bike with JB Greens! http://www.flickr.com/photos/37347002@N05/sets/72157632781490801/ Good beer and a great Pesto pizza afterward. We gotta do these more often. ~mike Carlsbad Ca

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal Riv Riders Spring Ride

It's funny nobody got any good photos of the pizza and beer... it really was just as good as the ride! But I think we were pretty shot by that point... photo-documentary moving pretty low on the list of priorities! I must admit, I'm laying kinda' low today! :-) On Sun, Feb 17, 2013 at 11:45 AM,

[RBW] Re: OT (for goofball content): Bosco Bars daydreaming

Daydream away, Scot. Just don't start thinking about the best bars for ghost riding. That would be downright irresponsible "...maybe a low trail bike would have the low speed stability to do a longer ghost ride" On Saturday, February 16, 2013 8:48:36 PM UTC-8, Scot Brooks wrote: > > I was

[RBW] A bike to grow old with?

Mark, Welcome to the forum, and congrats on your retirement! This comes from one who will also be retiring with similar years in service, this May. My bike to grow old with is,apparently, my Bleriot,which I purchased about two years ago. I won't pretend to have as much experience as most on t

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal Riv Riders Spring Ride

David guided us on this truly excellent ride. The kind of Saturday that makes you not feel bad about doing nothing on Sunday. It started with a nice road ramble through the hills above Redlands. We got to look down upon the dirt sections we would be riding through. There were 8 of us total, an

[RBW] FS: Brooks Team Pro

$85 includes shipping. I've been hanging on to this for a few years, keeping it in storage but not wanting to sell it. Never quite worked for my anatomy and needs to find a new home. Pretty low miles, not broken in yet. Scuffs on back and side. Beautiful copper rails. http://www.flickr.com/photos

[RBW] Re: Big Apples for GAP and C&O tour

Are you worried that they will be too big or too small? On the gap end you might feel they are overkill but on the co end you'll be glad to have them. Besides the conditions, the co end drains poorly so it will be muddier if there is a lot of rain this spring. Any speed "lost" on the gap end

[RBW] Re: Big Apples for GAP and C&O tour

Minh, I am a little worried that they may be too big and slow. On Sunday, February 17, 2013 9:04:03 PM UTC-5, Minh wrote: > > Are you worried that they will be too big or too small? On the gap end > you might feel they are overkill but on the co end you'll be glad to have > them. Besides the

Re: [RBW] Big Apples for GAP and C&O tour

I used Hetres (42's) on my GAP/C&O ride and was very happy with the ride on both trails. As others have said, the surfaces are not at all the same. You could use much skinnier tires for the GAP. When I left the GAP,and rode onto the C&O, it had rained the previous day and the C&O was pretty

Re: [RBW] Re: Big Apples for GAP and C&O tour

How long are you allowing for the trip? It's much more fun if you give yourself time to stop in some of the towns along the way, Check out the historical markers, things like that. The Big Apples probably won't make that much difference in a week's trip. Joan On 02/17/13, shawn wrote: Min

[RBW] Re: Big Apples for GAP and C&O tour

I've been using BAs for years, and I find them to be great on gravel and similar surfaces. They probably aren't the fastest tires available, but who cares. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: SoCal Riv Riders Spring Ride

Hi Fellows, Looked like a grand time! Good looking trails, weather, trail partners and good carbs. Looking forward to joining on the next adventure. Cheers, Hugh On Sunday, February 3, 2013 8:58:52 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Planning updated here, now with map! > http://www.fli

[RBW] Re: Big Apples for GAP and C&O tour

I road it last October and was glad to have the BA's. Then again for touring I don't think they slow me down either. With 70 pounds on the bike the Big Apples just make it more stable, with less worries. I also road them on the Alaska trip. I've also ridden the GAP on 700x35's .. I'll ta

Re: [RBW] Inch equivalent of 650b?

Hi Fellows, Thanks for the advice, really helpful. Hugh Sunland, Ca On Thursday, February 14, 2013 4:50:21 PM UTC-8, Mitchell Gass wrote: > > At 02:49 PM 2/13/2013, hsmitham wrote: > >Hey new to the 650b size. Went to SB web site and found this sizing > >equivalent for the french utility size.

[RBW] Re: SoCal Riv Riders Spring Ride

You so cal fellows have all the fun. On Sunday, February 17, 2013 7:54:46 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote: > > Hi Fellows, > > Looked like a grand time! Good looking trails, weather, trail partners and > good carbs. Looking forward to joining on the next adventure. > > Cheers, > > Hugh > > On Sunday, F

Re: [RBW] Re: Big Apples for GAP and C&O tour

FWIW, although my 60 mm BAs are definitely slower than my 35 mm Kojaks on pavement (I gear ~65" with them for cruising on pavement versus ~70" for the Ks) they are probably as fast as the Ks on firm gravel and dirt, to the extent that on firm gravel - or perhaps it's crushed stone: I'm thinking of

Re: [RBW] Re: Big Apples for GAP and C&O tour

Forgot to add that, IME, the biggest liability in speed with even the fattest BAs at very low pressures is when accelerating and climbing -- and I think I can say that they also have noticeably more wind resistance against strong headwinds. They do roll very well for their width and weight and punc

[RBW] Re: Big Apples for GAP and C&O tour

Last Spring I rode BA 2.15s on the GAP trail for 2 days (Cumberland to Ohiopyle)... They were perfect. I am a big fan of the Big Apples, but having said that, they're great for drier conditions... They're NOT good in mud; they slide out very easily. Keeping that in mind, I love em. BB On S

[RBW] Surly Disc Trucker

So cool. I can't help but love the look of the 62/26, totally hardcore. Nice one. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal Riv Riders Spring Ride

Rumored that the NorCalians have been known to partake of the fun once in a while! On Sun, Feb 17, 2013 at 8:48 PM, Manuel Acosta wrote: > You so cal fellows have all the fun. > > > On Sunday, February 17, 2013 7:54:46 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote: >> >> Hi Fellows, >> >> Looked like a grand time!

Re: [RBW] Surly Disc Trucker

Yes, a 62/26 is pretty cool bike. On Sun, Feb 17, 2013 at 9:56 PM, Scot Brooks wrote: > So cool. I can't help but love the look of the 62/26, totally hardcore. > Nice one. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubsc

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

I just stumbled across "Big Cartel". I'm not sure if it would work out for you but it's another option - http://bigcartel.com/ Also I think a lot of people would be willing to spend a few more bucks for one of these. - Brian (Seattle). On Saturday, February 16, 2013 11:56:09 AM UTC-8, jinxed w

[RBW] Same shots.

If you don't know, I take tons of shots while biking. Majority of my shots aren't very good. Every once in a while I get lucky. Most of the time I'm shooting because I'm bored. Looking over my photos I find that I like a handful of particular shots at the same places. Over the course of a handf

Re: [RBW] Same shots.

Interesting and fun. Here's another one: Same shot from two different minds: http://www.flickr.com/photos/37347002@N05/8480147623/in/set-72157632781490801 On Feb 17, 2013, at 11:07 PM, Manuel Acosta wrote: > If you don't know, I take tons of shots while biking. Majority of my shots > aren't