[RBW] Re: The newest BLUG

Thanks, Drew. Well 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: The newest BLUG

Interesting thread--and only eligible for non-off-topic status at RBW !;^) My feeling is that, like all of our institutional tools--the medical system, the educational system, the transportation system--our social welfare/charitable system has in many ways gone beyond the second watershed point

[RBW] Re: Back to the Drawing Board for Kid Bike

20 years from now, it will all be worked out in therapy, as he lays on the doctor's couch wearing his polka-dot jersey. On Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at 3:27:00 PM UTC-5, LeahFoy wrote: > > This morning started out rather horrifyingly. Our bike commute to school > is almost 2.5 miles downhill,

[RBW] Re: OT: questions about multiple computer screens

Thanks for this website, super useful On Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 10:59:27 PM UTC-5, Justin August wrote: > > For advice on best bang for your buck including budget picks and step up > picks, check out The Wirecutter. http://thewirecutter.com/?s=monitor > > They test things extremely well and

Re: [RBW] Re: OT: questions about multiple computer screens

Thanks; I looked up the Dell and it is affordable. A couple of questions about this: 1. "IPS" monitor: is this technology necessary when all you are doing is fancy word processing in Word? 2. With a 24" or larger monitor, I assume I could get away with 1 and have up to 4 windows open on it? That

[RBW] Re: Back to the Drawing Board for Kid Bike

Leah, Right Now , Here , is as fresh and new as new and fresh ever was or could be. The past is not Here, no one could ever find it even if they searched the world over with no end ! This is the first day and you're buying your son

[RBW] Garbage Pail Riv sighted in Berkeley

Humor is where you find it. http://www.peterverdone.com/?p=7511 - Andrew "fresh Jack Browns", 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 emails from it, send an email to rbw-

[RBW] Re: The newest BLUG

I am very proud to be a riv rider. Grant cares and no matter how he puts that into action it makes a positive difference. Bless his heart for wanting to maximize what he's doing, but he is doing something. Here is how the daughter of one of my best friends throughout my school years is tryi

RE: [RBW] Garbage Pail Riv sighted in Berkeley

I love how he calls the saddle an "Old Thyme Sadde". He obviously must know that these saddles are only for "well-seasoned" riders. Joe Bartoe Synaptic Cycles Bicycle Rentals, Inc. email: j...@synapticcycles.com website: http://synapticcycles.com Store: http://synaptic-cycles-shop.myshopify.com/

[RBW] Garbage Pail Riv sighted in Berkeley

Seems to me this one was beaten to death in an earlier thread... but it's got a certain zombie-like resilience... rod -- 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

Re: [RBW] Garbage Pail Riv sighted in Berkeley

I love that Riv posted this on their Instagram a few weeks ago... truly a garbage pail bike! On Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 9:09:33 AM UTC-8, jbartoe wrote: > > I love how he calls the saddle an "Old Thyme Sadde". He obviously must > know that these

[RBW] Re: A Mount Tam Experience.

Truly was. And hopefully soon. ~Hugh On Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at 1:49:07 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > One of the best weekends, ever! Such a nice event she hosted. Thanks for > doing the write up, it captured the events perfectly! > > Hopefully we can do something like that in

Re: [RBW] Re: Let's see the best of your 2015

Well I must say a boat load of inspiring images. Thanks to all for sharing and have a great 2016. Hopeful to see some of you out and about. ~Hugh ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipeedemusings.com/ On Wed, Jan 1

[RBW] Re: Garbage Pail Riv sighted in Berkeley

Oh, sorry if it was! I searched on the peterverdone link, and nothing came back up from this list. Just thought it was pretty funny trolling. - Andrew On Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 9:12:53 AM UTC-8, Rod Holland wrote: > > Seems to me this one was beaten to death in an earlier thread... but it

[RBW] Re: The newest BLUG

I don't count the idea of "Don't give directly instead give to an organization" as being non-empathic. In many cases that's showing a great deal of empathy. I am so happy that so many folks have empathy. I can't quite understand those without it. Good luck in whatever you do to make the world a

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Big One(s) on Clem.

Nice! The Big Ones look like awesome tires, but I too would be curious about squeezing fenders around them. On Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 12:46:23 PM UTC-5, David Banzer wrote: > > I installed these tires last week but never got to go on a ride as we had > some cold temps and snow since then.

[RBW] Re: Garbage Pail Riv sighted in Berkeley

I want a "Garbage Pail Bike" patch to go next to my "Just Ride" patch! Thank you Andrew, you made my day! I must have missed this the first time round. John "Garbage Pail Hunqapillar", Berkeley ( I love it when people try to dis' my hometown! ) On Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 9:02:56 AM UT

[RBW] Removing powder coat from canti brake studs

I recently had the frame and fork of my '88 Schwinn KOM blasted and powder coated. I went with a clear powder with a little sparkle in it, and it looks fantastic. I'll post pictures once I take some. The blast and powder was less than $150 total (hooray!) but the shop didn't mask the brake posts

[RBW] Re: A Mount Tam Experience.

Beautiful writeup and pictures! What a good time was had. I'm sorry I missed the Saturday dinner. And it explains why you went up Wildomar

[RBW] Re: Back to the Drawing Board for Kid Bike

The afternoon dragged on, until it was finally that magic time when my kids are mine again. I could not get them home fast enough. I immediately began futzing, poking, and measuring Lincoln to determine his frame size. He found the whole thing somewhat interesting and somewhat humiliating. "Mom,

[RBW] Re: The newest BLUG

Justin, Conditional empathy IS the very same as the absence of empathy . Can one profess to be empathetic , yet in the next breath show none for those deemed to be non-empathic or unworthy of it ? Is this perspective not the very same as those deemed non-empathetic to those deemed unworth

Re: [RBW] Re: The newest BLUG

It's your money, you can spend it how you want. I don't qualify my gifts. If I give you something, it's yours. "But I didn't get you anything!" That's okay. That's what makes it a gift. "But they might spend it on drugs!" That's their choice. I make my own choices. "I promise not to sell this

[RBW] Re: Back to the Drawing Board for Kid Bike

Dear Leah, It's red-orange and will be beautiful. My son has a Beinn 20 small, and pushed the size limits for him when we got it. You'll be fine-- and wilbury/glorious when he rides it alongside your Betty. https://www.flickr.com/photos/stakx/21876629301/ All the best, Shoji On Thursday, J

[RBW] Re: Removing powder coat from canti brake studs

I recommend the cloth backed sandpaper. You rip a 1" wide strip and go back and forth like shoe shine. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 12:15:26 PM UTC-8, Tim Gavin wrote: > > I recently had the frame and fork of my '88 Schwinn KOM blasted and powder > coated. I

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Big One(s) on Clem.

I test fitted a VO 63mm fender on my Clem, and it looked fine, though I'll be locking this bike up and bringing it an elevator daily, so I'm thinking about the SKS B65 fenders instead. My LBS can order them for me so I might go that route. If the B65 are 65mm wide, then I think It'll be fine aro

[RBW] Re: A Mount Tam Experience.

That was the choice of the navigator at the time... :) On Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 12:17:21 PM UTC-8, Philip Williamson wrote: > > Beautiful writeup and pictures! What a good time was had. I'm sorry I > missed the Saturday dinner. > And it explains why you went up Wildomar >

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Big One(s) on Clem.

Very nice! I'm waiting on a set of these to arrive from Germany. Did you go for the SnakeSkin or LiteSkin sidewall? I chose SnakeSkin for best tubeless compatibility (with not much more weight) but I was tempted by the more supple LiteSkin option. On Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 9:46:23 AM UT

[RBW] Re: Removing powder coat from canti brake studs

Tim, This happened on a a bike I had powder coated. Sandpaper worked fine. And all was covered when the brakes were installed on the posts. I had to do the same thing to the downtube shifter bosses. All the best, Erl On Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 3:15:26 PM UTC-5, Tim Gavin wrote: > > I re

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Big One(s) on Clem.

I got the Liteskin as I don't have tubeless compatible rims at the moment, so I'm running tubes in them. Just rode home from work, they're a lot of fun. David Chicago On Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 4:12:39 PM UTC-6, Mike Shaljian wrote: > > Very nice! I'm waiting on a set of these to arrive fr

Re: [RBW] Re: Removing powder coat from canti brake studs

I would wipe a little grease or heavy oil on the posts before you install the brakes, so that rust doesn't take hold there. –Eric N > On Jan 14, 2016, at 2:13 PM, WETH wrote: > > Tim, > This happened on a a bike I had powder coated. Sandpaper worked fine. And > all was covered when the br

Re: [RBW] Re: Removing powder coat from canti brake studs

It may also be nice to wear some breathing protection, or sand wet! On Thu, Jan 14, 2016 at 2:13 PM, WETH wrote: > Tim, > This happened on a a bike I had powder coated. Sandpaper worked fine. > And all was covered when the brakes were installed on the posts. I had to > do the same thing to the

[RBW] Re: Sometimes a photo is better than a descriptive subject line.

DOING IT next Tuesday! Double hip replacement. So happy for you!!! Maybe later this year for me... > > Yes, it's a selfie. But it's a selfie with Rizzo, my Betty Foy. I haven't > been able to ride in over a year, but the weather was so nice today (though > a bit chilly), I decided to take a

[RBW] Re: Whatever else people feel about the long bikes...

You can get the Ice Spiker Pro's for about 1/2 the U.S MSRP from these HiBike, a reputable German retailer I've bought from numerous times. Here's the link: http://tinyurl.com/gmk9tod The great thing about the ISP's is they work really well tubeless. I think this is a big reason why they feel s

[RBW] Garbage Pail Riv sighted in Berkeley

Well crap, it appears I was wrong all along. Clearly what I need is a plastic bike from China! -- 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-bu

[RBW] Re: Garbage Pail Riv sighted in Berkeley

This 'comfort' he speaks of. I do not think it means what he thinks it means. On Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 6:58:55 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Well crap, it appears I was wrong all along. Clearly what I need is a > plastic bike from China! -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Garbage Pail Riv sighted in Berkeley

Second time this has gone around. First time, I got into a conversation with him about it and ended up blocking him. He's sold on Chinese Giant, and his riding position is what the world needs. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Garbage Pail Riv sighted in Berkeley

Free speech and markets and choices and whatnot. 'Merica! -- 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 p

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Big One(s) on Clem.

Also, what tire were you switching from that made it feel similar to changing from "Paselas to Compass"? If it was a Super Moto I'll be very excited, as that's what I'm going to be changing from and they do feel a bit doggy. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Back to the Drawing Board for Kid Bike

Shoji, what a darling son and bike! Just perfect. How many years do you think he will get on it before he outgrows it? And you are clever. I laughed out loud for real. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from thi

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Big One(s) on Clem.

Mine are being delivered tomorrow. :) On Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 9:46:23 AM UTC-8, David Banzer wrote: > I installed these tires last week but never got to go on a ride as we had > some cold temps and snow since then. I still need to install some > superlight tubes w/ sealant. They me

Re: [RBW] Re: Garbage Pail Riv sighted in Berkeley

All I can say is that bike needs a much better lock. Not the place to scrimp on your garbage pail in Berkeley! On Thu, Jan 14, 2016 at 5:16 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > Free speech and markets and choices and whatnot. 'Merica! > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Googl

Re: [RBW] Re: Garbage Pail Riv sighted in Berkeley

I retract the above statement... I see the U-lock now! On Thu, Jan 14, 2016 at 6:11 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > All I can say is that bike needs a much better lock. > Not the place to scrimp on your garbage pail in Berkeley! > > On Thu, Jan 14, 2016 at 5:16 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: >> Free speech an

Re: [RBW] Re: Removing powder coat from canti brake studs

Thanks, Bill. I did exactly that with 50 grit emery cloth, and then followed it up with 150 grit. Tool cost: $3.83, and I still have 10 inches of each sheet. The emery cloth is MUSA, and I bought it from a family-owned hardware store. It took about 10 minutes per post, and the dust was minima

[RBW] Re: Yeah I'm on a roll! It must be winter.

Thanks dude. Bummer you missed by one. As you say there's always this October. Get yer coffeneuring game going buddy. -- 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: Let's see the best of your 2015

What fun seeing everyones adventures. Great Idea!Here are photos from my 2015 year. http://www.kickstandphoto.com/Other/2015-Cycling/ Kelly On Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 1:39:16 AM UTC-6, hsmitham wrote: > > Hi Group, > > I don't think I've seen a post on the best of your images from 2

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Big One(s) on Clem.

nice to see these on a real bike. ive been curious. what are your feelings about their durability for urban riding? Likely wishful thinking? also, what rims are you using these with? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsu

[RBW] FS: brooks flyer honey

my quest for the perfect sprung saddle has gone well, but i ended up with a surplus somehow. selling a brooks flyer, honey, black rails and springs, great newish condition. pics upon request. 85$ shipped. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owne

Re: [RBW] Re: Back to the Drawing Board for Kid Bike

Photos, please, of bike and rider, when it arrives, and a rider's report after it has been ridden. Shoji: cute photo. I wish I'd kept those I took of Catie when she was 4-5-6 and on her bike/s. (Or 2-3 on the Radio Flyer trike with pneumatic wheels, freewheel (no brake! stupid!) and remote parent

Re: [RBW] Re: Garbage Pail Riv sighted in Berkeley

I see that lovely frame leaning against a Berkeley pole. You can talk about beausage all day, but I will NEVER get used to that. -- 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

[RBW] What is the *real* purpose of a rear brake?

I just reinstalled the rear brake on the '03 Curt, because I wanted to use the 18 t (66") freewheel on the flip side of the rear hub. This is annoying, to me, because I have become so used to the ease of fender installation and wheel installation and removal that you have without a rear caliper mes

[RBW] What is the *real* purpose of a rear brake?

Dig this: https://janheine.wordpress.com/2013/08/23/how-to-brake-on-a-bicycle/ -- 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...@g

Re: [RBW] What is the *real* purpose of a rear brake?

Rad skids. On Thu, Jan 14, 2016 at 10:07 PM, Lungimsam wrote: > Dig this: > https://janheine.wordpress.com/2013/08/23/how-to-brake-on-a-bicycle/ > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and sto