[RBW] Register for the September 29th Tour du Port and support your right to ride with Bike Maryland!

The 20th Annual Tour du Port will take place on Sunday September 29, 2013 at Baltimore's Canton Waterfront Park. Choose between 14, 25, 40, 50, and 63 mile routes. After the ride enjoy a celebration with live music, exhibitors, free lunch, yoga for bicyclists workshops and so much more! Regi

[RBW] San Diego Bay Ride

Hi, Just in case any SoCal folks are interested: I will be riding the San Diego Bay Shore Bike Route on Sunday morning (9/22). Will be at the fountain in Balboa Park at about 8:30 am. The route is very flat and about 25 miles. Planning on taking the ferry to close the loop. Ride safe, Curtis -

[RBW] Re: Barefoot Friendly Pedals

If you can't find anyone else to assist, let me know. I think it would be pretty simple to rig up some wood platform pedals for you using one of the bases from MKS or others, removing the metal cage, and attaching a wood one with a platform. I have woodworking equipment and it wouldn't take to

[RBW] Re: Now this is some serious "kit"

I think that pic is from Rapha @ Interbike this year. Note to Riv, I really want a good handle bar double bottle cage. -- 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

[RBW] Re: FS Another Grundens Poncho

Sold. Thanks one and all. On Wednesday, September 18, 2013 10:11:04 PM UTC-7, Allan in Portland wrote: > > No relation to the last one, but in same condition and will do for same > price: $50 + shipping from Portland. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/47116230@N00/sets/72157631920243259/ > > Also,

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Recon. Ride for Wasco Cty Ctry Ramble 2.0!

FWIW, I was out there back in May picking up a few guys that were doing a ride. Long story short, there was a mix-up in directions and I found myself driving west on 8 Mile road from US197. It ended (and I mean *ended*) with a pretty rugged climb, but it was a really cool road that I wished I wa

[RBW] Re: Now this is some serious "kit"

If I only had a 3-speed cluster which tops out at 18, I'd be pretty un-race-y myself. Jeff Hagedorn Warragul, VIC Australia -- 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, s

[RBW] Re: Too small MB-3, need help with Dirt Drop, bar rec's

Longer Technomic or Dirt Drop stem plus a set of the original Moustache bars... but flipped? I've seen it done, and it's not the prettiest thing in the world, but the old M-bars seem to be cheap and plentiful, and it'll get you further over the front end. Kalloy make a cheap Dirt Drop stem a

Re: [RBW] Re: Now this is some serious "kit"

That is correct, Bill. I thought it was such an iconic image of late '20's TdF I would post it. And I swear he is riding a Riv (NOT, but you can see the influence on our bikes and the Randonneuse). For any that want the full context, the Horton Collection Facebook page is here

Re: [RBW] Too small MB-3, need help with Dirt Drop, bar rec's

I've had good luck using the traditional moustache bar on bikes that are somewhat undersized. If still cramped with a dirt drop stem, you could switch to a technomic for even greater reach. Mike G. On 9/20/13, cyclotourist wrote: > I'll throw in a counter argument: Set it free, and buy a bike t

[RBW] Re: Barefoot Friendly Pedals

Awesome, Eric, I was thinking along the same lines. I wonder if 1/4" oak could be attached to the Thin Gripster VP-001s *with* the pins. If they're the kind that are threaded along the entire length, it might be possible (though tedious) to drill and tap holes through the wood, and... never min

Re: [RBW] Re: Now this is some serious "kit"

Horton Collection posted it on Facebook. Maybe one of the visors is one of those glossy green eyeshades used by old-time accounts and card dealers? One pair clear, one pair sunglass goggles. Maurice DeWaele TdF 1929. Others commented on the many details to study. On Fri, Sep 20, 2013 at 5:13 PM,

[RBW] Re: Now this is some serious "kit"

who needs aero On Friday, September 20, 2013 5:28:28 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Double goggles and double hats. Kit indeed! > > With abandon, > Patrick > > On Friday, September 20, 2013 4:23:08 PM UTC-6, Tom Virgil wrote: >> >> Maurice Dewaele 1929 Tour de >> France

Re: [RBW] Re-introduction

Heh, nicknames are funny. My gran'pa was called Spud. Not for any 'tater-esque qualities, but because it rhymed with his best friend's nickname, Bud. "Here come Bud and Spud, wonder what them boys are up to?" And so on. Here's our Bubba, named for the MSU football player. He's the beefy fellow

Re: [RBW] Too small MB-3, need help with Dirt Drop, bar rec's

I'll throw in a counter argument: Set it free, and buy a bike that fits you. I don't know your financial situation, but life is too short to ride an ill-fitting bike (or drink cheap booze). My $.02 On 9/20/13, David Hays <23writ...@gmail.com> wrote: > Thanks Tim . I'm using a Pentax K-5. > I real

[RBW] Re: Barefoot Friendly Pedals

Cherry otta work great! Thanks. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, September 20, 2013 5:34:01 PM UTC-6, EGNolan wrote: > > I've got more hardwoods than ply at this point, if I don't have enough > oak, which I think I should, I'll use some cherry, it should be as hardy. -- You received this messa

[RBW] Re: Barefoot Friendly Pedals

I've got more hardwoods than ply at this point, if I don't have enough oak, which I think I should, I'll use some cherry, it should be as hardy. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivi

[RBW] Now this is some serious "kit"

Maurice Dewaele 1929 Tour de France There is something about this that even reaches out to the un-racer. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owner

[RBW] Wobbly pedal fix ideas?

This is a branch off of the barefoot pedal thread and pertains to my Bullseye pedals. Brief history: the left pedal got rusty, froze, and my LBS rebuilt it. It still wobbles on the axel, though the wobble feels minimal when riding. I'd like to find a way to eliminate the wobble and make it feel

[RBW] Re: Now this is some serious "kit"

Double goggles and double hats. Kit indeed! With abandon, Patrick On Friday, September 20, 2013 4:23:08 PM UTC-6, Tom Virgil wrote: > > Maurice Dewaele 1929 Tour de > France > > There is somethi

[RBW] Re: only the Dutch

I just wish they were playing Liberty Bell March On Thursday, September 19, 2013 11:56:59 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > The Dutch Army Bicycle Band > -- You received this message beca

[RBW] Re: only the Dutch

That's what I heard, but maybe just in my head? Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, September 20, 2013 3:18:27 PM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote: > > I just wish they were playing Liberty Bell > March > > On Thursday, September 19, 2013

[RBW] Re: Barefoot Friendly Pedals

Wow! Thanks, Eric. You are a brave and foolish man to dive into playing with my feet! A few details that may be helpful: -- Plywood should be fine, just needs to be smooth (sanded) and with all edges and corners rounded more than you'd think. I sprung for 1/4" oak on the Bullseyes after I bashe

Re: [RBW] Re: New Mixte?

Good point, Jeremy. I forgot about that top tube thing. On Thursday, September 19, 2013 7:11:35 AM UTC-7, Jeremy Till wrote: > > Yeah, but that was a seat lug for a diamond frame bike, it had a socket > for a top tube. I guess you could cut it off, but it seems silly to go to > all that trou

Re: [RBW] Too small MB-3, need help with Dirt Drop, bar rec's

Thanks Tim . I'm using a Pentax K-5. I really like the sparrow bar having ridden motorcycles for years with sport or clubman bars. The problem is simply the frame being too small to stretch out for any kind of longer ride. Though I have. I had picked up the bike with the Michelin City tires on it

Re: [RBW] Re: Barefoot Friendly Pedals

I don't know if anyone but me is interested in this, but just in case... -- I plan on passing on the Moto because the cost makes the risk of them having too small a footprint and the uncertainty I have about how well a sleeve bearing mechanism would work in a pedal to great. -- I plan on getti

[RBW] Re: Barefoot Friendly Pedals

Patrick, I just took off a pair of pedals that have the removable cages. I'm not a skilled woodworker, but I'll see what I can come up with. Whether it'll be good enough to sell, well, I have no idea. I'll let you know how it goes. Best, Eric -- You received this message because you are subsc

[RBW] Re: Barefoot Friendly Pedals

Good news for me (but bad news for you, Philip)! I did a wee ride up to the falls (4 miles RT, all climb one way, descent the other). Cheep composite pedals are a no-go. Swapped to the Bullseye pedals before the steeper climb, the wobble is minimal and they are still the best barefoot pedals I

Re: [RBW] Re: Barefoot Friendly Pedals

Excellent idea, Joe. I like it! Anyone have such beasties in their bin? I'm horrible at the manual details, so if anyone is good with wood and could fashon a grand 2-sided oak platform pedal, I'd be happy to pay reasonable costs for materials and time. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, Septembe

[RBW] Re: Barefoot Friendly Pedals

Thanks, James. I find pedals of that shape don't work for rides more than a few miles -- they need more platform throught the whole surface (something the shoe provides, if you wear one). With abandon, Patrick On Friday, September 20, 2013 8:30:41 AM UTC-6, James Philip wrote: > > Hi Patrick, >

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Recon. Ride for Wasco Cty Ctry Ramble 2.0!

Nothing at all wrong with up and down. But this route was pretty much sustained climbing the first half and all downhill the second. I think it would be nice to break up the climbing a bit although I don't know if that's possible out here. This area is called the Columbia River Gorge, and it's k

Re: [RBW] Re: Neato new light system.

I recently received a Magnic Light set from Clever Cycles in Portland, OR, and installed them on my Riv Road. They were out of stock on the problematic mount, so they sent me a different style. Mounting the lights took about an hour. Quick photos here: http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com/2013/09/s

[RBW] Re: Too small MB-3, need help with Dirt Drop, bar rec's

As mentioned, the Bosco Bar would not work for you at all here, as it sweeps wy back close to the rider and is designed for long TT frames. I'd use Alba bars and a tall Quill (like the Nitto MTC-04 tall) adapter and a threadless stem with a +6 or 10 degree rise myself. The Technomic is okay

Re: [RBW] RBW BUNCH WITHDRAWALS.

I think something went wonky in the G-universe yesterday afternoon. I couldn't access files and mail for about a half hour (not on-list, but via gmail). Could have been some local server farm issue that they didn't catch for a bit. But, it does seem to have resolved itself. - Jim / list admi

[RBW] Re: Barefoot Friendly Pedals

Hi Patrick, I found the Shimano Saint platform pedals to be exceptionally comfortable on my MTB - if you want to barefoot it would be easy to remove the grip pins. The pedals are metal, have a huge platform and appear to be "bomb-proof". Review here

[RBW] Re: Neato new light system.

Quick update: was in the process of documenting the Magnic install when I received this e-mail from the manufacturer: "Dear Magnic Light user, According to our customer database we have delivered a Magnic light roadbike front-adadpter (A3) to you. This adapter may break through prolonged use d

Re: [RBW] Re: Morning ride, Proto-Appaloosa Mystery Bike

I thought Grant had made several definitive statements that it would be a production bike in the next year or so. I may be wrong, though. On Thursday, September 19, 2013 12:50:50 PM UTC-5, Pudge wrote: > Grant told me more than a year ago that he’d really like to do a > production run of

[RBW] Re: Barefoot Friendly Pedals

Well, I'm slowly digging my brain out of the hole I got it into trying to get out of town in the middle of flood recovery construction that blew up in my brain (when I also discovered my frozen pedal cranking up a hill. Adrenaline rushes on a bludgeoned brain are bad news. Anyway, the point of

Re: [RBW] Too small MB-3, need help with Dirt Drop, bar rec's

Tim, I have two MB-3s, a 55cm that I rode as a commuter and now use as local trail explorer, and I 49cm that my wife rides. I am right at 6', but with a shorter inseam, so the 55 is a bit too small for me, but I have a lot of fun with it. The 49 fits my wife perfectly. I have Alba bars and a dirt

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Recon. Ride for Wasco Cty Ctry Ramble 2.0!

Sounds and looks like a grand ramble itinerary! What's the problem with all up, all down? Maybe it's living in Colorado, but I don't understand. WIth abandon, Patrick On Friday, September 20, 2013 1:13:46 AM UTC-6, AaronY wrote: > > Hey gang, > > Let's just get this out of the way. Here're the p

[RBW] Re: Too small MB-3, need help with Dirt Drop, bar rec's

Common predicament, sounds like.I'm also 6'2" (short inseam) and have been trying for a long time to make a 20.5" (52cm) MB1 work for me. It now seems almost comical to remember that this i

[RBW] Re: FS: BIG (71cm) A. Homer Hilsen DeLuxe build $3750

Wow, that is an extremely nice bike. I presume it will sell quickly, but if it doesn't and your friend decides to part it out, could you post again? I would be interested in the frame and fork. Tom Germany. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owne

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Recon. Ride for Wasco Cty Ctry Ramble 2.0!

Hot Damn! Wide gravel + middle of nowhere + views of volcanos... hello October 12th. --Smitty -- 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-b

Re: [RBW] Re: Barefoot Friendly Pedals

I love my Grip Kings, but can't think of a good way to make them barefoot friendly. For me they definitely grip, although I have read the many reports of making them grippier. On Fri, Sep 20, 2013 at 12:13 AM, Philip Williamson < philip.william...@gmail.com> wrote: > Those Moto pedals look amaz

[RBW] FS: BIG (71cm) A. Homer Hilsen DeLuxe build $3750

Tall Listees, I've posted photos of a super nice 71cm Homer for a friend. http://www.flickr.com/photos/20909677@N05/sets/72157635684084486/ Interested parties should contact Marc directly: marcATcolorservicesllcDOTcom I have no personal interest in the sale other than wanting to see a wonderful

[RBW] Ride Report: Recon. Ride for Wasco Cty Ctry Ramble 2.0!

Hey gang, Let's just get this out of the way. Here're the pictures: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjJqAYZK In preparation for the upcoming Wasco County Country Ramble (v2.0, mind you), I went exploring my new environs around The Dalles, OR. I ended up rambling further than I initially intended when I set