[RBW] Re: El Tour de Tucson

2014-11-03 Thread Benedikt
I'm riding the whole thing. My bike has never left Washington. Oh, wait, rode it to Portland once, and to Canada but it's never been to Arizona yet so you didn't take it for a spin. :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] FS: Rivendell Rambouillet

2014-11-03 Thread bingomck
For sale: orange *Rivendell Rambouillet*, size 56. Pictures are here (too big to post here, sorry): https://www.flickr.com/photos/88267393@N02/sets/72157649103109202/ There is a long story behind this sale, but the too long; didn’t read abridged version: I bought this bike locally, never

[RBW] Re: OT (grant-related, not Riv-related): lo-carb, high fat protein, ketosis, c.

2014-11-03 Thread blakcloud
I need to lose weight quickly as a requirement for a hernia operation. The hospital suggested a low carb diet, which I tried. One month later I had lost twenty pounds from 191 to 171. The diet was hard for me as I drink at least one coke a day with a chocolate bar, I love pasta, and all kinds

Re: [RBW] Small Bikey Parts Purge.

2014-11-03 Thread Hugh Smitham
Bump: Swift saddle $80 shipping included. Tektro Levers $65 Shipping included. Make me an offer? Or take both and we can haggle out a price. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Sun,

Re: [RBW] My Albastache bars for your Albatross bars.

2014-11-03 Thread Hugh Smitham
Bump: Seems there are no exchanges happening so Bar reduced to $65 Shipping included. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Sat, Nov 1, 2014 at 7:25 PM, Hugh Smitham

Re: [RBW] Small Bikey Parts Purge.

2014-11-03 Thread David Banzer
Hugh, PM sent about the saddle. David On Monday, November 3, 2014 12:23:56 PM UTC-6, hsmitham wrote: Bump: Swift saddle $80 shipping included. Tektro Levers $65 Shipping included. Make me an offer? Or take both and we can haggle out a price. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To

Re: [RBW] Small Bikey Parts Purge.

2014-11-03 Thread Hugh Smitham
Saddle Sold. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Mon, Nov 3, 2014 at 10:23 AM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Bump: Swift saddle $80 shipping included. Tektro Levers $65

[RBW] Ride Report: Rampart Reservoir

2014-11-03 Thread Deacon Patrick
I rode up to Rampart Reservoir (paved, until it’s not, then dirt until it’s single track, then reverse it on the way home). Took the Hunqapiller as I didn’t feel like pushing myself. I was amazed by how strong I am thanks to the Quickbeam. No granny gear required and I barely used my 34 in the

[RBW] Re: El Tour de Tucson

2014-11-03 Thread Benedikt
El Grupo Gran Fondo sounds like fun. If I were there 4 days earlier I'd do both. On Thursday, October 30, 2014 7:04:10 PM UTC-7, Scott Calhoun wrote: Which distance are you doing? I've committed to volunteer at Cyclovia on Sunday, then I'm riding the El Grupo Gran Fondo the week before El

[RBW] Re: Wheel Stabilizer or no?

2014-11-03 Thread Cecily Walker
I have a twin leg kickstand already, and it doesn't help. On Friday, October 31, 2014 8:01:20 PM UTC-7, ted wrote: If it's mostly flop when parked on a kickstand that's the trouble, perhaps a twin leg stand would help. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Wheel Stabilizer or no?

2014-11-03 Thread Cecily Walker
I took it to the bike shop on Saturday, and a loose headset wasn't the problem. I'd hate to have the kickstand cut and find out that wasn't the solution either. I'm not putting a hugely heavy load in the front: just a messenger bag with a MacBook air in it. I guess I could learn to live with

Re: [RBW] Re: Wheel Stabilizer or no?

2014-11-03 Thread Chris Chen
I think the twin-leggers really beg for a stabilizer, because more often that not, your front wheel is up in the air... On Mon, Nov 3, 2014 at 1:53 PM, Cecily Walker cecily.wal...@gmail.com wrote: I took it to the bike shop on Saturday, and a loose headset wasn't the problem. I'd hate to have

Re: [RBW] Re: Wheel Stabilizer or no?

2014-11-03 Thread Patrick Moore
This is my experience with heavy, sometimes asymmetrical, rear loads, and stands: Pletscher and VO 2-leg, bb-mount: No damned good. When you get much more than 5 lb difference between one side and the other, the bike will tend to fall over on the side that has the heavier load. Typical (eg,

Re: [RBW] El Tour de Tucson

2014-11-03 Thread Doug Van Cleve
I will be there with my brother, most likely I'll be riding my burnt orange '99 Joe Stark Road Standard. I'll be wearing an Intel jersey... Doug On Monday, October 27, 2014, Benedikt neutralbuoya...@comcast.net wrote: Anyone riding El Tour de Tucson this year? I'll be there on my orange

[RBW] Re: Wheel Stabilizer or no?

2014-11-03 Thread Deacon Patrick
Perhaps more elaborate than you were initially thinking, this is an inspired solution from Shoji. Just be sure the kid has a wall beside them! https://www.flickr.com/photos/stakx/15357513879/in/pool-hunqapillar With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] My Quickbeam was sad after the Entmoot...

2014-11-03 Thread Michael Rivers
... and so I changed her around again. Enjoying the beach in Cape Cod, but missing the herd: https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrivers/14449164508/ After seeing all the other Quickbeams having fun on the left coast, I brought her home to try something new. First new brakes (Paul), then new tires

[RBW] Re: Wheel Stabilizer or no?

2014-11-03 Thread Cecily Walker
Oh, sure! I'll just grab my neighbor's kid and strap her to the front of the Betty Foy! :-D On Monday, November 3, 2014 3:17:04 PM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: Perhaps more elaborate than you were initially thinking, this is an inspired solution from Shoji. Just be sure the kid has a wall

[RBW] My Quickbeam was sad after the Entmoot...

2014-11-03 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Those are both great looking! Between the two you've got most everything covered. -- 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] Water (bottle) Retention

2014-11-03 Thread Deacon Patrick
As I replace my two bottles that died on today’s ride I’m going with stainless steel. I’d love to hear your experience with the following: — preferred brand stainless bottle and why? — can Stainless bottles work in a King Cage standard or do I need the Iris? — Suggestions for not loosing bottles

Re: [RBW] Water (bottle) Retention

2014-11-03 Thread cyclotourist
Iris if you have SS bottles. I don't know how well the hold over washboard??? On Mon, Nov 3, 2014 at 7:23 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: As I replace my two bottles that died on today's ride I'm going with stainless steel. I'd love to hear your experience with the following: --

[RBW] Re: Water (bottle) Retention

2014-11-03 Thread George Schick
This'll work just fine on an 18 oz. Klean Kanteen bottle: http://www.amazon.com/Bottle-Koozie-Insulator-Neoprene-Purple/dp/B009ITPB7Q Bust off the belt hook; you won't need it. Then, remove the cinch button and tie the strings together tightly around the neck of the bottle. Though intended