[RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Bonk?

2015-01-12 Thread Corwin
This paper is nothing short of amazing. I have been experiencing a significant increase in cramping since moving toward a lower-carb diet almost four years ago. I had thought it was because of an electrolyte deficiency. Will try more stretching in the future. Thanks Deacon! Regards, Corwin O

[RBW] Re: Considerations for losing the front deraileure

2015-01-12 Thread lungimsam
Wonder why USA peeps use the French term for the thing instead of the British English term "changer" (I think they call it that). I think our USA English is related more closely to British-speak than French, vocabulary and pronunciation-wise. I do declayah! Like, really. I tell you what! Let m

[RBW] Re: Considerations for losing the front deraileure

2015-01-12 Thread Jim M.
There are plenty of chain retention devices, like the Paul Chain Keeper, http://www.paulcomp.com/chainkeeper.html I don't think you can shift with those, though. If you want to keep the granny and shift manually, the best you can probably do is shorten the chain to the proper length (big ring a

Re: [RBW] Considerations for losing the front deraileure

2015-01-12 Thread Clayton.sf
Yes, as mentioned above - Wolftooth has you covered unless you need a 144 or some TA cyclotouriste bcd. They have 110 and 130 as well as the usual mtb configs. Clayton, SF -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe fro

Re: [RBW] Considerations for losing the front deraileure

2015-01-12 Thread Eric Daume
Are there any narrow wide chainrings in bolt patterns other than 4 bolt mtn? I have a Race Face NW on my mtb, and I do love it there. On Jan 12, 2015 11:16 PM, "Clayton.sf" wrote: > Get a CLUTCH type Shimano xt rear der and wide range 10sp mtb cassette > (like an 11-36 or some such). Pair that w

Re: [RBW] Considerations for losing the front deraileure

2015-01-12 Thread Clayton.sf
Get a CLUTCH type Shimano xt rear der and wide range 10sp mtb cassette (like an 11-36 or some such). Pair that with a small (30-36 or so) wolftooth (or other narrow/wide ring) front ring and you won't drop the chain. I run a setup like that on my Mtb and have yet to wish for a smaller gear and

Re: [RBW] Considerations for losing the front deraileure

2015-01-12 Thread Eric Daume
You might lose your chain sometimes, especially if you're trying to shift over bump terrain. Chain length won't matter, since that is set by the relative size of your front and rear cogs. I've built several bikes with two front chain rings and no front derailer. For specific situations, it works r

Re: [RBW] Re: Considerations for losing the front deraileure

2015-01-12 Thread justinaugust
What a thread dérailleur. I'd consider a wide 1x ring with a granny if you're going to be manually shifting the front. -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,

Re: [RBW] Re: Considerations for losing the front deraileure

2015-01-12 Thread cyclotourist
Derailer is not that hard to spell??? On Mon, Jan 12, 2015 at 3:13 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On 01/12/2015 04:50 PM, cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: > > I roll with Sheldon: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/derailer.html > > > and anyone who can't spell that should stick to internal gear hubs > > >

Re: [RBW] Bike crash and question on hematoma healing

2015-01-12 Thread BSWP
Ouch. Heal up fast... I go by feel and swelling, treating with ice and ibuprofen, as well as stretching and movement. - Andrew, Berkeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emai

Re: [RBW] Re: FS Riv & non Rivish items in my garage

2015-01-12 Thread Bruce Smitham
Updated SOLD items & some new prices: Ortlieb large saddlebag (new) $40 shipped 2 Maxy Fasty tires 650b X 34mm (less than 10 miles) $60 shipped Nitto Campee big front rack (in perfect condition) $170 shipped SOLD Acorn Boxy Rando bag in olive green (2 holes cut for VO decaleur) in great condition

Re: [RBW] Re: What's your winter project?

2015-01-12 Thread Chris Chen
Totally bunk back of the envelope calculation says that a 559 rim with 60mm tires gets you to 679mm diameter (this is most certainly more than what you'll see but bear with me, which equals a tire 47.5mm big on 584 rims. So, you've got that "data" point anyway. On Mon, Jan 12, 2015 at 3:52 PM, Da

Re: [RBW] Bike crash and question on hematoma healing

2015-01-12 Thread David Stein
yeah i was reluctant to go to a doctor since i know i haven't met my deductible and have to pay full price, #$%^! Luckily no xrays. But better safe than sorry. On Mon, Jan 12, 2015 at 3:44 PM, Minh wrote: > Well you're ahead of me since you went to the doctor! for me i had a > pretty big one on

Re: [RBW] Re: What's your winter project?

2015-01-12 Thread Dale Click
I don’t know! It’s worth taking a look at, an would help to keep the initial costs down. That will be something I will question the LBS about. Rusty > On Jan 12, 2015, at 6:49 PM, Chris Chen wrote: > > Sounds fun! > > QQ does putting fat franks on a 26" wheel get you close to the outside >

Re: [RBW] Re: What's your winter project?

2015-01-12 Thread Chris Chen
Sounds fun! QQ does putting fat franks on a 26" wheel get you close to the outside diameter of a "just normally fat" 650b setup? On Mon, Jan 12, 2015 at 3:43 PM, Rusty Click wrote: > My project will be a 650b conversion of my old, mid 80's Rockhopper, which > will soon be back in my garage afte

Re: [RBW] Bike crash and question on hematoma healing

2015-01-12 Thread Minh
Well you're ahead of me since you went to the doctor! for me i had a pretty big one on the side of my upper leg as well. i want to say 3-4 weeks for it to disappear, but i was active within 1-2 weeks, everyone's different so you have to feel it out. but if your doctor wasn't worried about an

[RBW] Re: What's your winter project?

2015-01-12 Thread Rusty Click
My project will be a 650b conversion of my old, mid 80's Rockhopper, which will soon be back in my garage after spending the last 11 years with a co-worker. I'd like to go with a wide-low front end with no FD, but everything else is up in the air till I get my hands back on my old bike. I don't

Re: [RBW] Bike crash and question on hematoma healing

2015-01-12 Thread Jim Bronson
In 2008 I was riding my go-fast bike in a paceline at a speed that was really above my ability level. If I had to hazard a guess we were probably averaging around 23-24 in a tightly packed paceline on flat ground with a tailwind. It started misting about 20 miles in and as we got into a corner I

Re: [RBW] If you want to monitor progress on my DIY springless rear derailer project, a flickr album

2015-01-12 Thread Eric Norris
I use the Sturmey-Archer S3X fixed gear hub with a freewheel; in the top gear the hub’s internals are basically just locked in place, so there’s no perceptible friction loss (it’s also quieter than a normal 3-speed hub, since there are no internal pawls). If I’m in the 2nd gear or 1st gear (lowe

Re: [RBW] If you want to monitor progress on my DIY springless rear derailer project, a flickr album

2015-01-12 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 01/12/2015 04:50 PM, Eric Norris wrote: With a three-speed hub, all the shifts feel the same, and the chain always has constant tension. The chain tension may be constant, but the internal friction losses vary wildly from gear to gear. -- You received this message because you are subscrib

Re: [RBW] Re: Considerations for losing the front deraileure

2015-01-12 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 01/12/2015 04:50 PM, cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: I roll with Sheldon: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/derailer.html and anyone who can't spell that should stick to internal gear hubs On Monday, January 12, 2015 at 12:44:57 PM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: Yes, I know I misspelled derail

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike crash and question on hematoma healing

2015-01-12 Thread Chris Chen
Oh yeah I was going to say, I only ice and heat for the first few hours/day, and *not* afterwards. My thinking is to temper the inflammatory process early on, but lay off and allow the healing process to continue. On Mon, Jan 12, 2015 at 2:58 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Och! Heal well! > > My ap

[RBW] Re: Bike crash and question on hematoma healing

2015-01-12 Thread Deacon Patrick
Och! Heal well! My approach is to go by feel. Sharp pain is to be avoided, but movement helps everything move and promotes healing in my experience. Don't ice it. Bruising and swelling and immobility are part of the healing process. So I'd suggest you move as much as you can (be it walking, hik

Re: [RBW] If you want to monitor progress on my DIY springless rear derailer project, a flickr album

2015-01-12 Thread Eric Norris
And that would make a fixed gear the best of all! —Eric N campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org Blog: http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com Twitter: @campyonlyguy > On Jan 12, 2015, at 1:59 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > How about with a single speed? All shifts feel the same and t

Re: [RBW] Bike crash and question on hematoma healing

2015-01-12 Thread Chris Chen
I think there are lots of schools regarding physical therapy and healing but I tend to subscribe to the "totally off for a little bit then working the area soon to get things moving, followed with massage and a good foam roller" On Mon, Jan 12, 2015 at 2:36 PM, Chris Chen wrote: > I took a month

Re: [RBW] Bike crash and question on hematoma healing

2015-01-12 Thread Chris Chen
I took a month away from the saddle after I got hit by a car and the top tube hit my thigh above my knee. I was walking within days though. Lots of ice/heat and NSAIDS early on. Feel better soon! On Mon, Jan 12, 2015 at 2:30 PM, DS wrote: > Who here has had the unfortunate experience to get a he

[RBW] Bike crash and question on hematoma healing

2015-01-12 Thread DS
Who here has had the unfortunate experience to get a hematoma on their thigh from a crash? and how long did it take you to recover and start riding? Crashed hard yesterday on my hunqapilar. (got a flat, replaced the tube, way underinflated it, then a little while later I lost traction on a shar

Re: [RBW] If you want to monitor progress on my DIY springless rear derailer project, a flickr album

2015-01-12 Thread Bill Lindsay
How about with a single speed? All shifts feel the same and the chain tension is constant. :-P On Monday, January 12, 2015 at 1:50:25 PM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote: > > With a three-speed hub, all the shifts feel the same, and the chain always > has constant tension. > > --Eric N > www.CampyOnl

Re: [RBW] If you want to monitor progress on my DIY springless rear derailer project, a flickr album

2015-01-12 Thread Eric Norris
With a three-speed hub, all the shifts feel the same, and the chain always has constant tension. --Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy > On Jan 12, 2015, at 1:36 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Perhaps. In his Vol 2 No 2 BQ article, Jan hinted at the benefit

[RBW] Re: Considerations for losing the front deraileure

2015-01-12 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
I roll with Sheldon: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/derailer.html On Monday, January 12, 2015 at 12:44:57 PM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Yes, I know I misspelled deraileure, but I can never figure out how to > spell it correctly, so I may as well have fun. Grin. > > If I decide to remove my FD

Re: [RBW] If you want to monitor progress on my DIY springless rear derailer project, a flickr album

2015-01-12 Thread Bill Lindsay
Perhaps. In his Vol 2 No 2 BQ article, Jan hinted at the benefits of the Nivex derailer *system*. He said that the benefit was that every shift felt exaclty the same at the shiftlever, and he tried to attribute that to the chain tension being constant. The implication then would be that on my

Re: [RBW] If you want to monitor progress on my DIY springless rear derailer project, a flickr album

2015-01-12 Thread Joe Broach
>From what Jan's written, I'd go with Eric N. that "high enough to avoid chain slap" is the sweet spot for a constant tension setup. Wasn't a major trade-off with the Nivex setup the forward placement blocking the rear wheel from dropping out easily? Maybe that's not inherent to the design, though.

Re: [RBW] If you want to monitor progress on my DIY springless rear derailer project, a flickr album

2015-01-12 Thread Eric Norris
Jan mentioned chain slap in the small/small combos (when chain tension would be lowest) as a major problem solved by constant tension. That suggests that normal “low” tension is “too low,” so perhaps somewhere between that and normal “high” tension? —Eric N campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com

[RBW] Re: WTB: Ram/Roadeo/Hilsen Frame (ready to take the Riv plunge!)

2015-01-12 Thread Nick Ybarra
Dang, sorry to hear about your bike, Franklyn. I'm headed to the neighborhood pawn shops after work to see what I can see. On Monday, January 12, 2015 at 1:03:52 PM UTC-6, franklyn wrote: > > Sorry to hear that, Nick, > > About 10 days ago, I also lost a bike >

[RBW] Re: Considerations for losing the front deraileure

2015-01-12 Thread Deacon Patrick
Thanks, Bill. I use the granny when bikepacking, so 1x is out. Plus, I already have these cranks and that seems a waste till it's time to replace them anyway. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, January 12, 2015 at 1:53:26 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > One-byes are cool. Some might recommend

Re: [RBW] Re: If you want to monitor progress on my DIY springless rear derailer project, a flickr album

2015-01-12 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 01/12/2015 03:46 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: I'm not doing anything in this project to attempt to achieve constant chain tension. Jan has mentioned multiple times that constant chain tension is much better, but he has left out a LOT of details to that theory, I think. Constant tension is bette

[RBW] Re: Considerations for losing the front deraileure

2015-01-12 Thread Bill Lindsay
One-byes are cool. Some might recommend you get a wide/narrow chainring. You could totally ditch that deeraylure and try it out. Nothing to lose really. On Monday, January 12, 2015 at 12:44:57 PM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Yes, I know I misspelled deraileure, but I can never figure ou

Re: [RBW] Re: If you want to monitor progress on my DIY springless rear derailer project, a flickr album

2015-01-12 Thread Bill Lindsay
I'm not doing anything in this project to attempt to achieve constant chain tension. Jan has mentioned multiple times that constant chain tension is much better, but he has left out a LOT of details to that theory, I think. Constant tension is better, but what value of tension? What procedure

[RBW] Considerations for losing the front deraileure

2015-01-12 Thread Deacon Patrick
Yes, I know I misspelled deraileure, but I can never figure out how to spell it correctly, so I may as well have fun. Grin. If I decide to remove my FD, are there any chain concerns I should pay attention to? Perhaps actually paying attention to chain length, for example? My thinking is I shift

Re: [RBW] New to me Quickbeam

2015-01-12 Thread Clayton.sf
Sorry to hear. Hope you heal fast! -- 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 this group, send

[RBW] Re: If you want to monitor progress on my DIY springless rear derailer project, a flickr album

2015-01-12 Thread Deacon Patrick
I've often wondered about this, especially if it helps with two way shifting in icy conditions. 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 emails from it, send an

[RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Bonk?

2015-01-12 Thread Bill Lindsay
It easily could have been me doing too much too soon. It was my first ride of that duration in quite some time. On Monday, January 12, 2015 at 7:29:21 AM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Here's a thorough exploration of what (mostly isn't) known about cramps, > in four parts... > http://sport

[RBW] Re: Creative Way to Clean a Stinky Helmet

2015-01-12 Thread sameness
Wait, you're supposed to clean helmets? Next you're going to be telling me I should replace 'em every 10 years or five accidents, whichever comes last. Jeff "Ring My Bell" Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bun

Re: [RBW] Re: If you want to monitor progress on my DIY springless rear derailer project, a flickr album

2015-01-12 Thread Joe Bunik
Wasn't there a Shimano rd that tried this somewhat recently, perhaps from a MTB line? And I am not talking about Positron, though that also might be a good source for parts (twin-cable dt cable stops, for example)... =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, CA On 1/12/15, Eric Norris wrote: > Jan Heine talks

Re: [RBW] Re: If you want to monitor progress on my DIY springless rear derailer project, a flickr album

2015-01-12 Thread Eric Norris
Jan Heine talks about making a similar custom derailleur for his Rene Herse in the latest issue of Bicycle Quarterly. He says that having a constant tension on the chain provides huge benefits in shifting and overall performance. —Eric N campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org

[RBW] Re: If you want to monitor progress on my DIY springless rear derailer project, a flickr album

2015-01-12 Thread Anton Tutter
Fair enough. And you KNOW I would never ask about #5, as I embrace DIY and a hack culture in general. I was just curious why you would do this unless there was something particularly nagging about your current derailleur setup. To do so out of historical curiosity alone earns bonus points. Car

Re: [RBW] Re: Creative Way to Clean a Stinky Helmet

2015-01-12 Thread Eric Norris
No, but nobody’s complained … yet. —Eric N campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org Blog: http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com Twitter: @campyonlyguy > On Jan 12, 2015, at 11:57 AM, Anton Tutter wrote: > > Do your dinner guests know about this? > > > > On Monday, January 12, 201

Re: [RBW] Re: Creative Way to Clean a Stinky Helmet

2015-01-12 Thread Chris Chen
He's making sous vide ribeye steaks in the next rack over, don't worry about it. :) On Mon, Jan 12, 2015 at 11:57 AM, Anton Tutter wrote: > Do your dinner guests know about this? > > > > On Monday, January 12, 2015 at 1:44:49 PM UTC-5, Eric Norris wrote: >> >> To All: >> >> Thought there might b

[RBW] Re: Creative Way to Clean a Stinky Helmet

2015-01-12 Thread Anton Tutter
Do your dinner guests know about this? On Monday, January 12, 2015 at 1:44:49 PM UTC-5, Eric Norris wrote: > > To All: > > Thought there might be some interest in the method my wife discovered to > clean my bike helmets when they get sweaty and gross: the dishwasher! > > https://flic.kr/p/pQx

Re: [RBW] Re: Coldest Ride on a Rivendell Ever?

2015-01-12 Thread Bob E
Mark, Thanks for the breakdown of your kit; it's good to know what works at those conditions. I don't think I'll ever experience that kind of cold (at least not on a bike), but it's a good reference point that I can adjust accordingly for the temperatures I see. This is how I dressed for 22

Re: [RBW] New to me Quickbeam

2015-01-12 Thread David Stein
I may be able to join, had a crash yesterday and landed on my thigh, have a hematoma which could take a few weeks to months to heal, if better by them i am definitely in. On Sun, Jan 11, 2015 at 8:40 PM, Clayton.sf wrote: > Don't think you can camp at Annadel but you might know more ;-). > > I

Re: [RBW] Re: Creative Way to Clean a Stinky Helmet

2015-01-12 Thread Eric Norris
We use regular dishwashing detergent. Hasn’t affected the helmet yet, so far as I can tell. —Eric N campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org Blog: http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com Twitter: @campyonlyguy > On Jan 12, 2015, at 10:53 AM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Depending on the

[RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Bonk?

2015-01-12 Thread Deacon Patrick
Several things: -- You may be overeating protein. By calorie, protein is a very small portion of my diet (10% range). Try eating less protein and more fat in a given meal. Fat is what is satiating, not protein. Just eat protein to hunger, once you get adjusted. Some days I want more, some less.

[RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Bonk?

2015-01-12 Thread Tim Tetrault
Related, a bit- Bought the book, loved it, am trying to adapt. I still find it expensive to feel fully sated going low/no carb. Lentils and brown rice gets protein in cheaper when you take a while to feel full. 3 slices of bacon doesn't feel as filling as an apple and a bunch of almond butter

[RBW] Re: WTB: Ram/Roadeo/Hilsen Frame (ready to take the Riv plunge!)

2015-01-12 Thread franklyn
Sorry to hear that, Nick, About 10 days ago, I also lost a bike to theft under similar circumstances. I left the bike in my back yard and ran into my apartment to grab something. 5 minutes later, it was gone. It was a enclosed ya

[RBW] Re: If you want to monitor progress on my DIY springless rear derailer project, a flickr album

2015-01-12 Thread BSWP
Why? Well, if you're on your bicycle, then you're necessarily NOT on your Ducati. But that's no reason not to enjoy and employ an iconic aspect of Italian engineering design on the bicycle. Tanti Auguri! - Andrew, Berkeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Creative Way to Clean a Stinky Helmet

2015-01-12 Thread Deacon Patrick
Depending on the detergents involved, they can degrade foam and thus diminish the effectiveness in an impact. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, January 12, 2015 at 11:44:49 AM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote: > > To All: > > Thought there might be some interest in the method my wife discovered to > cl

[RBW] Creative Way to Clean a Stinky Helmet

2015-01-12 Thread Eric Norris
To All: Thought there might be some interest in the method my wife discovered to clean my bike helmets when they get sweaty and gross: the dishwasher! https://flic.kr/p/pQxQtn My helmet now gets washed and disinfected every week or so. It keeps my wife’s sensitive nose happy, and I like havin

Re: [RBW] Re: If you want to monitor progress on my DIY springless rear derailer project, a flickr album

2015-01-12 Thread Chris Chen
Bravo. I love these these "stupid bike tricks" :) On Mon, Jan 12, 2015 at 10:10 AM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > Anton, > > Can you be more specific? Why what? I'll take a guess at five possible > things: > > 1. Why would you want to try using a springless rear derailer? Because > they were popular

[RBW] Re: If you want to monitor progress on my DIY springless rear derailer project, a flickr album

2015-01-12 Thread Bill Lindsay
Anton, Can you be more specific? Why what? I'll take a guess at five possible things: 1. Why would you want to try using a springless rear derailer? Because they were popular during a very interesting period of cycling history, and disappeared basically by historical accident, and are now

[RBW] FS 56cm Rivendell Sam Hillborne frameset

2015-01-12 Thread Bruce Smitham
For sale is my 56cm Rivendell Sam Hillborne frameset & headset. It's a single top tube and is in great condition. There are some paint blemishes here and there from installing/removing racks, a few schelacking drips, and a very small scratch under the top tube perhaps from the Zefal frame pump

Re: [RBW] Re: Coldest Ride on a Rivendell Ever?

2015-01-12 Thread Mark Reimer
Bob, In terms of what I wore for -40, here's my standard 'really cold' getup: Feet: Really thick wool socks, made by Wigwam and supposedly rated to -40. I only wear one pair of thick socks, as stuffing extra socks into the boots removes valuable air space which is essential for insulating. I some

[RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Bonk?

2015-01-12 Thread dougP
Andy: Thank you for a thorough discussion and clarification. That's more complete information than I've gotten from two cardiologists. The executive summary appears to be that we need both, with sodium being more readily depleted by exercise. dougP On Monday, January 12, 2015 at 3:48:21 A

Re: [RBW] Re: Just Completed: 68cm Rambouillet 650b Land Yacht

2015-01-12 Thread David Banzer
No fenders on mine, so there's where the extra clearance comes from. I'm using the Tektro widemouth sidepulls (up to 57mm reach), forget the exact model name. I could probably do 35mm tires with SKS fenders. David Chicago -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gro

[RBW] Re: If you want to monitor progress on my DIY springless rear derailer project, a flickr album

2015-01-12 Thread Anton Tutter
Okay, but why? On Monday, January 12, 2015 at 12:34:26 AM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > I'm working on a DIY desmodromic rear derailer project as one of my Winter > projects. I successfully got the spring extracted from my victim derailer, > and so took that accomplishment as the impetus to s

Re: [RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Bonk?

2015-01-12 Thread ascpgh
Literature varies, but the more you look over some of the information and accept having to look a thing or two up on another page while pushing through, it actually begins to be understandable and practical to your experience and use. The mind is fascinating, as long as you are not Sodium deple

[RBW] Re: WTB: Ram/Roadeo/Hilsen Frame (ready to take the Riv plunge!)

2015-01-12 Thread Nick Ybarra
Unfortunate update: So, one of my bikes was stolen yesterday. It was in my backyard not locked up to anything, so pretty much my fault. I put too much faith in the 10 foot tall privacy fence and the fact that the bike wasn't clearly visible. But yeah, in my 14 years of riding, this is the

Re: [RBW] Re: Poor man's Quickbeam?

2015-01-12 Thread Kieran J
I've heard positive things about the Nature Boy and I've seen a couple of them around town. The blue colourway is quite sharp. KJ On Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 1:57:15 PM UTC-5, Mark Reimer wrote: > > All City nature boy is another option. It has fender mounts, more > clearance, horizontal t

[RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Bonk?

2015-01-12 Thread Deacon Patrick
Here's a thorough exploration of what (mostly isn't) known about cramps, in four parts... http://sportsscientists.com/2007/11/muscle-cramps-part-i/ Folks on my running list (many of whom are some flavor of paleo also) who cramp experience them when they are doing too much too soon. Other factors

[RBW] SKS LongBoard Question

2015-01-12 Thread 'Hudson Doerge' via RBW Owners Bunch
Greetings all, I'm looking to pick up new fenders for compass babyshoe passes and want to go with plastic fenders. I have SKS p50s on my Simpleone and they work well enough, but are the old style, not Longboard. According to Riv all of their SKS fenders are now "longboard style with mudflaps and

[RBW] Re: Just Completed: 68cm Rambouillet 650b Land Yacht

2015-01-12 Thread Kieran J
I feel you, Bill! I know they aren't needed, but I do like how the leather washers cozy up the fitment of the squared washers to the rounded contour of the fender. It adds a bit of a colour accent too ;-) KJ On Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 11:01:19 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Great work.

[RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Bonk?

2015-01-12 Thread Montclair BobbyB
Yeah... What he said... -- 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 this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Bonk?

2015-01-12 Thread Garth
On Monday, January 12, 2015 at 9:16:00 AM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Do you realize, Garth, you aren't saying anything? It's conversely true > that denying the truth doesn't make it less true. Grin. > > > Exactly Patrick !Denying the Truth does not make it less so . Herein r

RE: [RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Bonk?

2015-01-12 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Most helpful explanation I’ve ever seen, Andy. Is there non-technical reading available? From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of ascpgh Sent: Monday, January 12, 2015 6:48 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Eat Bac

[RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Bonk?

2015-01-12 Thread Deacon Patrick
Do you realize, Garth, you aren't saying anything? It's conversely true that denying the truth doesn't make it less true. Grin. That's why we have science, to help us suss that out. But something like diet has so many compounding factors that short of understanding direct effects of a change in

[RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Bonk?

2015-01-12 Thread Garth
In regards to ANY position of diet being responsible this, that and the other : No matter how many times you repeat and rearrange a myth ,what has no basis in truth will never be true ;-) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch

Re: [RBW] Re: Done

2015-01-12 Thread 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch
Thanks for the information! I almost called it "orange" but then decided to go with red! He's a builder I haven't heard of but I like his style. Yet another builder from the Pacific Northwest (Co-Motion and R&E are on my short list) that I'll consider if I ever have a custom built. On

[RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Bonk?

2015-01-12 Thread ascpgh
Potassium and sodium are both culprits for cramps because of their necessary relationship. They are the key electrolytes in our bodies making them able to produce charges across membranes. Potassium is primarily found inside cells, Sodium outside cells, your kidneys are responsible for the main