[RBW] SoCal Summer Rides

I started this conversation over on flickr if anyone wants to throw some ideas out there. http://www.flickr.com/groups/socal_rivendell_bicycle_appreciation_society/discuss/72157633499193066/ The San Clemente ride is a great intro to mixed-terrain riding, so that might be a good one to settle on.

[RBW] For Sale: Lovingly Used Burley Piccolo with two racks

It's a kind of proud and bittersweet moment to admit that my two babies are big enough that we won't be using the Burley Piccolo anymore. Anyhow, the Burley Piccolo is the nicest of the trail-a-bike style kid tandem converters. You can go buy a new one at REI for $360, or you can take mine.

Re: [RBW] Devil's slide tunnel

http://www.milly.org/hkingman/resume/potar.htm On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 8:24 PM, dougP wrote: > For those of us out of the area, what is the Planet of the Apes route? I > may ride from San Francisco south this summer & an alternate to the Devil's > Slide area would be neat. For some silly reas

Re: [RBW] Another casual Saturday ride in So Cal

Rene: Yes, it's a Tom Matchak fork, 40 mm trail. E-mail direct if you have questions. Please don't let this start yet another trail thread. Thanks for the thoughts on the rack. Rackage'n'baggage are much more interesting topics than frame geometry. dougP On Tuesday, May 14, 2013 7:43:39

Re: [RBW] Devil's slide tunnel

For those of us out of the area, what is the Planet of the Apes route? I may ride from San Francisco south this summer & an alternate to the Devil's Slide area would be neat. For some silly reason I assumed The Old Road would be available for cycling as soon as the tunnel opened. dougP On Tu

[RBW] Dry bag packing atop Nitto Rack

I'm finalizing my gear for a trip that starts this weekend, and am finally getting to how I'll carry m'stuff. I have an old Carradice saddle bag that swings from my saddle, and I'm fitting a rear rack so I can strap a bag between Carradice and rack. It seems like a basic roll-top dry bag, 15 or

[RBW] Re: Thoughts on going upright....

> > @Jeremy, > Thanks for the great write up! I love your saddle. The specials are too cool with the copper studs. Those handlebars look better in your pics than on the Rivsite. Yummy. I was wondering if the Flyer works for bolt upright sitting. I see it does, so I won't worry about needing a B

[RBW] OT: found some great everyday/bicycle riding shirts for tall people

Just got back from a ride with my lovely new MUSA shorts (which are obviously good) and my new favorite summer shirt, the tall version of the REI Sahara Shirt. The tall version (which is even available in small) is

[RBW] Re: Devil's slide tunnel

I found some YouTube videos. H1 north bound doesn't look to bad. The road is normal, meaning no narrower than many other sections of the coast, and the tunnel bypasses the worst of it. South bound the tunnel starts at the top of the climb out of Pacifica with...ta da...concrete barriers and th

[RBW] FS, Nitto Honjo Campi etc

Hello all (sorry for the cross post) I have a few items for sale - all prices include shipping in CONUSA. I don't mind shipping internationally lets work something out. Nitto Technomic deluxe - 80mm - VGC $50 Nitto Technomic deluxe - 100mm - VGC $50 Campagnolo NR Headset (loose ball, threade

[RBW] Re: Long commute in the PNW- advice?

My main input on weather is go with ventile. My single layer jacket kept me perfectly warm though damp in 6 hours of driven rain, snell, and heavy wet snow. I will be ordering a double ventile jacket from Hilltrek (the Glencoe), which by all accounts should also keep my arms from getting heavily

[RBW] Re: Any advice for a Riv-friendly (roof) bicycle rack?

Towing with my Prius would also void my warranty, but the hitch I have is rated for 2 bikes only, and once I added the Saris attachment there is no possibility of towing anything but bicycles. As I said, I carry my tandem on the roof out of necessity but would never go back to a roof mount for

[RBW] Re: San Juan Islands Tour Advice

There is some really good advice here. Generally, each island is unlikely to keep you occupied cycling for more than 1-2 days. Orcas indeed is best avoided in the summer. A nice route would be to go from Seattle via Bainbridge Island to Pt. Townsend. The town is worth a trip by itself. From the

[RBW] Re: San Juan Islands Tour Advice

Thanks all. There are some great resources listed above and I've got some maps to order and some planning to do. I am now thinking of taking the amtrak to mt. Vernon or Bellingham and spending around 5 days cycling and ferrying around the islands. From there we'll aim to ride to Portland and hop

[RBW] Re: Long commute in the PNW- advice?

Thanks all. I commute now, but my round trip is 8 miles, didn't mean to give off the impression I was just starting. I feel as though I'm in for a rude awakening, though, with over triple the mileage each way. Do you all have any gear recommendations that are your "non-negotiables"? Brian, you

[RBW] Re: FS: 56cm Waterford RSE-22 Frame/Fork

The frameset is now sold. Thanks to those who expressed interest. -Bruce -- 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...@google

[RBW] Re: San Juan Islands Tour Advice

Just so you know, the ACA maps are very detailed. They list the services available in each town, e.g. libraries, post offices, bike shops; and they list the campgrounds and some hotels. And on the back of the map, there is a story about the history of the area. They are excellent maps, and th

[RBW] Re: San Juan Islands Tour Advice

Hey, I think the Adventure Cycling Association's Pacific Coast route goes South from Anacortes along the Olympic Peninsula. You could take the ferry across from Seattle and hook up with that route. You should consider buying/borrowing the map for the first section of the Pacific Coast route,

[RBW] Re: San Juan Islands Tour Advice

--If so, does this look like a good route to get to the ferry? Based on my riding on the Olympic Peninsula, albeit South, I would try to take the ferry across in Seattle and try to find a route North on the Olympic Peninsula. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goo

[RBW] Re: San Juan Islands Tour Advice

Hi Ty, What's the camping situation like on the San Juans? Hiker/biker sites? Reservations? Price? Crowded? Thanks. On Tuesday, May 14, 2013 9:32:18 AM UTC-6, Ty Graham wrote: > > Hi, > > I'm from Seattle and have been biking and camping in the San Juans for 30+ > years. I go every Summer

[RBW] Re: San Juan Islands Tour Advice

> You gotta be kidding me! I rode from Bay View, which is just east of Anacortes, to Seattle in a day, taking the most direct route, and I was on surface streets the whole way--and the riding sucked. There's a trail??! -- You received this message because you are s

[RBW] Re: Absurd Loads

I saw a guy while I was touring one summer who was pulling a trailer that must have weighed 300-400 lbs. He had his bike parked outside a library, and he had all his possessions plus 4 or 5 metal road signs and assorted other junk piled high on some kind of trailer. We talked a little bit, aft

[RBW] Re: Tubeless candidate???

<> I install with a floor pump, which is a lot of exercise. So once I get my tires sealed, I never want to break the seal! To replenish the sealant, I remove the valve core, and I use a Stan's Injector to put more sealant in, which is easy once you've done it a few times. <<- When you get a

[RBW] Re: Rivendell and Merry Sales Visit with Tommy.

Very cool! However, very sad. I was (almost) as excited to see what art would be on the box when my Bomba arrived last year; my bike arrived, but alas, no art upon the box... I keep hoping that even a regular package will one day have a bit of art on it instead, tho'. -L On Tuesday

[RBW] Re: Rivendell and Merry Sales Visit with Tommy.

Ha! Wow. 10 images in less than an hour. Long may it wave! On Tuesday, May 14, 2013 2:15:53 PM UTC-7, Christopher Chen wrote: > > Awesome. Added mine--let's make this happen! > > I see a trunk motif happening. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Rivendell and Merry Sales Visit with Tommy.

Awesome. Added mine--let's make this happen! I see a trunk motif happening. -- 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...@goo

[RBW] Nitto factory visit

Sweet Nitto factory vid! http://vimeo.com/59035269 -- 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 post to

[RBW] Re: Any advice for a Riv-friendly (roof) bicycle rack?

Have a look here: http://www.users.on.net/~njpayne/bikestuff/TandemRoofrack.jpg. It cost me about $20 to build and works fine for single bikes as well as tandems. It's just a piece of 100x30 timber with smaller pieces at each end forming a slot for the tyres to sit in. The timber is fastened to

Re: [RBW] Thoughts on going upright....

Ooo! Train wreck. Pety. Wha...? Whoa! Crunch! Rubber necking never pays. Just ask my brain. Ouch. Grin. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving em

[RBW] Re: Thoughts on going upright....

Jeremy Till, That was very well written. I enjoyed reading your blog. Thanks. On Tuesday, May 14, 2013 8:52:12 AM UTC-6, Jeremy Till wrote: > > Just an update of some recent changes to my Quickbeam, riding the > Appaloosa, and thoughts on upright riding in general. > > > http://handlebarchroni

[RBW] Nitto Factory visit on Vimeo

I can't remember if this video turned up here before but it showed up on Gizmodo today so... http://gizmodo.com/inside-the-nitto-factory-where-the-worlds-best-bike-p-505728036 Or go directly to Vimeo: http://vimeo.com/59035269# It's in Japanese with English subtitles. Aloha, Bob -- Robert H

Re: [RBW] Thoughts on going upright....

Ha ha, while they do come back a lot it def not 300mm! Its hard to explain but I get about 4 good positions out of them. the middle section is actually really wide and not uncomfortable for me, personally but its all about what works for you. Its nice to have so much rise for city riding and still

Re: [RBW] Thoughts on going upright....

In theory, yes. However, I do not consider the middle portion of the Boscos to be "practical" to *actually use*. I have no desire to place my hands in that awkward position. Also, one cannot mount the thumbshifters like I do on the Albatross, they'd have to go somewhere else, somewhere I would

Re: [RBW] Devil's slide tunnel

I think the old Devil's Slide road is closed, as they work on turning it into a resource for pedestrians and cyclists. To be opened next summer, I believe. As for the tunnel, I've heard of some folks riding it and saying the shoulder in the tunnel is great, but that, as Anne mentions, the shou

Re: [RBW] Devil's slide tunnel

How much of the road does the tunnel bypass? When I went through there a few years ago, it looked like the tunnel started half way up the hill, so you'd have to ride on the narrow busy road to get there. We went through at rush hour. I thought I was going to die. Planet of the Apes for me next tim

[RBW] Devil's slide tunnel

Hello, Has anyone been down around the devil's slide area since the tunnel opened? I might be taking the Hillborne down to HMB or SC next week for a few days. It'd be nice to see the old coast road with no traffic! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Grou

Re: [RBW] Thoughts on going upright....

So couldn't someone use bar end brake lever and thumb shifters on a Bosco bar and therefore have even more than 12 inches of bar to use? On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 4:12 PM, Garth wrote: > It truly does depend on where you have the shifters and brake levers. > Using bar end brake levers and thumb s

Re: [RBW] Thoughts on going upright....

It truly does depend on where you have the shifters and brake levers. Using bar end brake levers and thumb shifters, I have a range of hand positions a Bosco could not give me. I have a full 300mm, about 12 inches of pure open usable bar to choose from, and I use it all in various situations .

Re: [RBW] Thoughts on going upright....

Aha! All is now clear. Move along, move along there... On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 1:20 PM, James Warren wrote: > > You can get the Bosco that's just the handlebar, no quill stem attached. > You then attach to your own stem, 25.4 mm clamp size. I'm pretty sure > you'll have no trouble setting it up w

Re: [RBW] Thoughts on going upright....

Well, yes, Steve; but I thought that the Boscoe was like the Bullmoose: with its stem integrated with the bar. Am I wrong? On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 1:22 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Tue, 2013-05-14 at 13:10 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > > Thanks, Eric; just now realized that, until Grant makes

Re: [RBW] Thoughts on going upright....

Hi Steve, Yes, they are handlebars. I think the confusion is that one version of the Bosco ("Nitto Bosco Bullmoose Bar, Cromo dullbrite 58cm - 16242" on rivbike) is fillet brazed to a quill stem. The "non-bullmoose" version of the Bosco Bar are available as 25.4mm clamp (handlebar only-- you sup

Re: [RBW] Thoughts on going upright....

Wait: I thought the Boscoe has an integrated stem, like the old Bullmoose bar. Am I wrong? On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 1:20 PM, Peter Morgano wrote: > Patrick, I am confused, is the clamp diameter for the Bosco different than > the Albatross? Not sure what the difference would be between getting eith

[RBW] Re: Rivendell and Merry Sales Visit with Tommy.

Now created: Rivendell Box Art - a group on Flickr http://www.flickr.com/groups/rbwboxart/ I don't have any images, but hope that folks will dive in and share them, so we can share this with Sean and the gang. Have at it, folks! - J On Tuesday, May 14, 2013 12:14:28 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta

Re: [RBW] Thoughts on going upright....

On Tue, 2013-05-14 at 13:10 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Thanks, Eric; just now realized that, until Grant makes a threadless > Boscoe, I'm stuck with the Albatrosses. Not that *that* appears to be > a huge liability. > Now I'm really confused. Albatross & Bosco are HANDLEBARS, right? There's n

Re: [RBW] Thoughts on going upright....

You can get the Bosco that's just the handlebar, no quill stem attached. You then attach to your own stem, 25.4 mm clamp size. I'm pretty sure you'll have no trouble setting it up with a threadless stem.My use of Boscos is with a really long stem - a 17 cm Ritchey (Nitto-made) from the early 90's.

Re: [RBW] Thoughts on going upright....

Patrick, I am confused, is the clamp diameter for the Bosco different than the Albatross? Not sure what the difference would be between getting either one of them in a stem. Having ridden both for a while I would go Bosco, it has more hand positions for sure. On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 3:10 PM, PATR

[RBW] Re: How do you like your Rivs on centuries or longer vs. your "modern geometry aluminum/carbon road" bikes?

I don't think it was taken as a negative-to-RBW perspective. But, Steve makes a good point - what you are really talking about is "race" geometry. I have always thought of Grant's designs as "real-world". In my neck of the woods, where there tends to be more people riding more recently de

[RBW] Rivendell and Merry Sales Visit with Tommy.

Tommy was in town for a week so it felt like old times riding with him. Some highlights. - Hanging out at Rivendell. Checking out how Sean boxes the bikes. Apparently the Riv Folks there make a habit of drawing something on the bike boxes. Sean's only guff is that he doesn't see pictures of thes

Re: [RBW] Thoughts on going upright....

Thanks, Eric; just now realized that, until Grant makes a threadless Boscoe, I'm stuck with the Albatrosses. Not that *that* appears to be a huge liability. On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 12:42 PM, EGNolan wrote: > > Patrick, >> go Boscoe if you're gonna have one upright bike. I have alba's on one >> b

Re: [RBW] Thoughts on going upright....

Thanks, Patrick -- good advice, and I've heard it from others, too. No change immediately thanks to money shortage, but I will keep stacking the evidence toward Boscos -- whoops, just realized that, with the Fargo's threadless headset system, those are out. Albatrosses, then -- will keep stacking

[RBW] PHL Riv friendly LBS

I'm with Justin and cannot recommend Trophy on the basis of my personal experience with repair work (rear der cable wrapped around the chain stay during an overhaul). That said, the owner is knowledgeable, articulate and carries interesting stock. But I won't shop there. Jon in Phila -- You r

Re: [RBW] Re: Large SaddleSack Load and Anchor Questions

Hi Patrick, The leather straps were sitting in my spare straps box and were the perfect length to allow the bag to sit flat on the mini rack and close to the seatpost. Now that think about it, I guess toe clip straps would have worked too. Interestingly, I carry Irish straps in the saddlesack

[RBW] Re: San Juan Islands Tour Advice

Hi, I'm from Seattle and have been biking and camping in the San Juans for 30+ years. I go every Summer for at least a week. Here are some random thoughts: I've never trained. Mount Vernon would definitely be a closer stop than Seattle assuming you can unload your bike. There are some bus/s

[RBW] Little Big Bens vs Marathons for Mixed Riding?

Hey bunch, a bunch of brown Little Big Bens just showed up in the new section (well, at least I noticed them today) here: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/tben-10132.htm Anyone comment on how they ride compare to the good old Marathons? cc -- You received this message because you are subscrib

Re: [RBW] Re: Seattle vs Portland Country Bike Rumble - June 1st

Yes. I've cleared my schedule that weekend. Let's make it happen. Mt. St. Helens, Lewis River maybe? On Mon, May 13, 2013 at 2:56 PM, Scot Brooks wrote: > I'm just gonna give this thread a gentle bump since there's no good reason > not to do this. I hope it happens. > > -- > You received this m

Re: [RBW] Re: Seattle vs Portland Country Bike Rumble - June 1st

Fantastic! I can't wait. Manny, you comin' up or what? On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 12:37 AM, Andy Smitty Schmidt <54ca...@gmail.com>wrote: > Randle, WA to Babyshoe Pass looks pretty great. 30-ish miles with a few > steep bits but looks like mostly reasonable grades. Plus there're 4 > campgrounds wit

Re: [RBW] Thoughts on going upright....

> Patrick, > go Boscoe if you're gonna have one upright bike. I have alba's on one bike > and boscoe's on another, they each hold their own, but the Boscoe, IME, is > a much more versatile bike. The alba gives plenty of hand positions (though > I usually use 1, even for rides over 25 miles), b

Re: [RBW] Thoughts on going upright....

Patrick, All my comments refer to the Albatross, but I imagine they are at least equally true of the Bosco bars. Sand: is rough and no doubt always is. The width of the bars makes it easier to keep straight. I always shift back to the more upright/wider grip in sand. Descents: far easier uprig

Re: [RBW] Any advice for a Riv-friendly (roof) bicycle rack?

I have the Thule Criterium rack and have used it with a few different Rivs. My wife's Betty has Longboard fenders so this type of rack was a necessity. The rack works great. Very secure. I keep a shop rag in the car to wrap under the shifter cables to avoid paint scratches around the clamp. The on

[RBW] Re: Absurd Loads

Moving day, last week. On Monday, May 13, 2013 12:05:35 PM UTC-7, Christopher Chen wrote: > > So let's share some absurd loads. Strangest/biggest/fishiest thing you've > carried on a bike.

[RBW] Re: Absurd Loads

On Monday, May 13, 2013 12:05:35 PM UTC-7, Christopher Chen wrote: > > So let's share some absurd loads. Strangest/biggest/fishiest thing you've > carried on a bike. I'll start: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/8734948241/in/photostream > > Notes: Ride was very smooth, although I didn

Re: [RBW] Any advice for a Riv-friendly (roof) bicycle rack?

On the warranty question, if you search on etrailer.com there are a few questions answered around this, there is a gray area around the dealer proving that the installation of a hitch caused any issues, it's gray enough i'd be concerned but that's up to you and your dealer. I'd agree that a h

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy and Red Brooks

Bobish ~ how true, how true. I'm just never going to be satisfied until I see that lovely red saddle for myself. I just have to know how my Foy will look with it. I am hoping the comfort differences aren't VERY noticeable; I could live with "less comfortable" but will draw the line at "uncomfort

Re: [RBW] Thoughts on going upright....

Jeremy -- you've *almost* got me convinced that I should try something similar with the Fargo. That you find no loss of power on hills while sitting more upright, makes me switch my intention to the Bosco from the Albatross. I'd be interested in your experience of differences between the two. Thre

[RBW] How do you like your Rivs on centuries or longer vs. your "modern geometry aluminum/carbon road" bikes?

I have ridden them all, near and far, heavy and light and, perhaps it is very personal and subjective, but there is nothing that can compare to lugged steel, especially my 60cm Sam Hillborne. That's the bike. The other part is the philosophy/attitude. Today i am more relaxed, more upright, somew

[RBW] Thoughts on going upright....

Just an update of some recent changes to my Quickbeam, riding the Appaloosa, and thoughts on upright riding in general. http://handlebarchronicles.blogspot.com/2013/05/spring-2013-becoming-upright.html I've talked about a lot of the same things here but wanted to kind of provide an overview of

Re: [RBW] Another casual Saturday ride in So Cal

> > That Atlantis seems to have a custom fork. What is it? I like how the rack looks on the bike as well. Nice photos! René -- Sent from Gmail Mobile -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and st

[RBW] Re: San Juan Islands Tour Advice

Hi Adam, I second what John said about using the Mukilteo/Clinton ferry and including Whidbey Island. There are a couple cool forts (turned state parks) that were built as civil defense during WW2. There's camping at a couple places along the length of Whidbey, so you could split the day a va

Re: [RBW] Any advice for a Riv-friendly (roof) bicycle rack?

Hi Pierre, The only roof racks that work well with fendered bikes are those that grab the frame via the downtube. Of the few available, the one I like the most is the Thule Criterium: http://www.thule.com/en-us/us/products/bike-carriers/roofcarriers/598-criterium-_-598 The other one is the Yakima

[RBW] Re: San Juan Islands Tour Advice

Although it's not one of the San Juan Islands, Whidbey, just North of Seattle, is a nice island to cycle, and on the way to the islands. This might be worth consideration. When I toured the islands, I took Amtrak from Portland to Seattle and rode from Seattle to the Mukilteo Ferry (just north o

[RBW] Re: FW: FS; White Industries Crankset; TA Pedals (2 pairs); Nitto M12 Front Rack

On Monday, May 13, 2013 4:23:03 PM UTC-4, Mayfly wrote: > > > ___ > > PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED PHOTO > Better Pics on request > > Earlier WHITE INDUSTRIES 110-74 mm Crankset. 175mm arms stamped (on backs) > "Custom Forged in Japan for White Industries". I think these were cu

[RBW] Re: FW: FS; White Industries Crankset; TA Pedals (2 pairs); Nitto M12 Front Rack

go to the far right and click the drop down, then try reply to author guess I'm a day late... On Tuesday, May 14, 2013 7:03:26 AM UTC-5, hobie wrote: > > Hi. Can't seem to figure out how to email off list, but I'll take the TA > road classic pedals for $75.00 > On Monday, May 13, 2013 4:23:03 PM

[RBW] Re: FW: FS; White Industries Crankset; TA Pedals (2 pairs); Nitto M12 Front Rack

Hi. Can't seem to figure out how to email off list, but I'll take the TA road classic pedals for $75.00 On Monday, May 13, 2013 4:23:03 PM UTC-4, Mayfly wrote: > > > ___ > > PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED PHOTO > Better Pics on request > > Earlier WHITE INDUSTRIES 110-74 mm Crankse

[RBW] Re: FW: FS; White Industries Crankset; TA Pedals (2 pairs); Nitto M12 Front Rack

Hi. I'll take the TA classic road pedals for $75.00 On Monday, May 13, 2013 4:23:03 PM UTC-4, Mayfly wrote: > > > ___ > > PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED PHOTO > Better Pics on request > > Earlier WHITE INDUSTRIES 110-74 mm Crankset. 175mm arms stamped (on backs) > "Custom Forged in

[RBW] Re: How do you like your Rivs on centuries or longer vs. your "modern geometry aluminum/carbon road" bikes?

Without trying to get into specifics, my impression on longer rides is that the Riv's are way more comfortable and easier to manage over the long haul. I think the combination of geometry and larger tires makes for much less effort over long distances. I have ridden my Hunq fully loaded for ov

Re: [RBW] Re: A Few Quickbeam Thoughts

Eric, Thanks for posting this, sounds really nice. Dave Nawrocki Fort Collins, CO - Original Message - From: "Eric Norris" To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, May 13, 2013 10:28:32 PM Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: A Few Quickbeam Thoughts Well, all it takes to convert

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy and Red Brooks

Just try it. You know you want to. ;) Then you'll know. Nobody can tell you for sure and trial and error should be viewed as not only necessary, but one of the pleasures of your avocation (a learning process worthy of its own discovery and delights). In other words, the process of learning about

Re: [RBW] Long commute in the PNW- advice?

Great suggestions above. I also go 15 miles each way for work, and have been doing it for years. I don't have a shower at work, but find that I don't need one.I shower before I leave for work and that is sufficient. Wool helps.(I don't work at a hospital, and figure that, if I can

[RBW] Re: Seattle vs Portland Country Bike Rumble - June 1st

Randle, WA to Babyshoe Pass looks pretty great. 30-ish miles with a few steep bits but looks like mostly reasonable grades. Plus there're 4 campgrounds within a mile or 2 of the Pass. couldn't get the "link" button to work... did a quickie map job... http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2508110 I cal

[RBW] Re: Seattle vs Portland Country Bike Rumble - June 1st

Manny, Funny! I liked Jackies knickers. Too bad he didn't have a Nitto S83 post :-) ~Hugh On Monday, May 13, 2013 5:36:10 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > Or like this.. > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecsGvqvskXw > > On Monday, May 13, 2013 5:35:13 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: >> >> I im