[RBW] Re: Bike rack suggestions

2023-02-19 Thread JAS
The 1Up rack has worked really well for me too. It's spendy, but well made and has worked well with my Clem, Platypus and Bike Friday (all have fenders). Joyce On Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 9:38:15 PM UTC-8 JW wrote: > We love our 1UP rack and it works pretty well with fenders. > > On

Re: [RBW] Re: Pedal Question

2023-02-19 Thread Luke Hendrickson
Platforms > clipless IMO. I’ve ridden both and like less hassle and fewer impediments to hopping on a bike. Should you not wish to listen to a stranger on the Internet and wish to go full steam ahead, I suggest SPDs especially since, were one to break out on the road, replacement cleats or

Re: [RBW] Ride Report: The Cabo Loop, BSC

2023-02-19 Thread John Rinker
Hey Kim, Daytime temps were around 25-27C (77-80F) A couple of days we had very nice cloud cover which kept things cooler while climbing in the mountains; very nice, indeed. Cheers, John On Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 8:05:32 PM UTC-8 krhe...@gmail.com wrote: > Wonderful getaway ride

[RBW] Re: Bike rack suggestions

2023-02-19 Thread JW
We love our 1UP rack and it works pretty well with fenders. On Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 9:24:08 PM UTC-8 Pam Bikes wrote: > Looking for recommendations for a bike rack for a Prius for my fendered > Betty. Lots of tray mount racks seem to not be made for fenders. And the > hanging style

[RBW] Bike rack suggestions

2023-02-19 Thread Pam Bikes
Looking for recommendations for a bike rack for a Prius for my fendered Betty. Lots of tray mount racks seem to not be made for fenders. And the hanging style would need a bar since my Betty is a step through. This isn't for my car. I don't like to drive. Thanks in advance. -- You

[RBW] Re: Riv Riders in Western NC

2023-02-19 Thread Pam Bikes
...and also determine mileage, pace, elevation, etc. Obviously I'd like to be able to take in all the bikes over a picnic or some type of gathering. On Monday, February 20, 2023 at 12:15:07 AM UTC-5 Pam Bikes wrote: > Let's all try to plan a Riv NC ride near Boone this summer. Who can >

[RBW] Re: Riv Riders in Western NC

2023-02-19 Thread Pam Bikes
Let's all try to plan a Riv NC ride near Boone this summer. Who can help? We would need to pick a date, plan a route. I'm not familiar with the area. On Friday, February 17, 2023 at 10:47:26 AM UTC-5 Gary L wrote: > Hi Dick, > I’m in asheville and know about 5 other riv riders here. We spend

Re: [RBW] Ride Report: The Cabo Loop, BSC

2023-02-19 Thread Kim Hetzel
Wonderful getaway ride report ! Thank-you for sharing. What was the day time high temperatures like ? Kim Hetzel Yelm, WA. On Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 7:41:09 PM UTC-8 Sky Coulter wrote: > Awesome! Thanks for the write up. That looks like a great get away. > > On Feb 19, 2023, at 4:42 PM,

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar or Appaloosa?

2023-02-19 Thread maxcr
The proto-appa lives! https://bikepacking.com/news/readers-rig-tims-rivendell-protovelo/ Really cool to see all the different versions of an awesome and versatile bike! Very nice Tim. Max On Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at 7:53:58 PM UTC-4 Tim O. (Portland, OR) wrote: > Michelle! What an

Re: [RBW] Ride Report: The Cabo Loop, BSC

2023-02-19 Thread Sky Coulter
Awesome! Thanks for the write up. That looks like a great get away.On Feb 19, 2023, at 4:42 PM, John Rinker wrote: A friend and I recently hung up our skis here in BC for a few weeks and headed south to Baja Sur to ride the Cape (Cabo) Loop that completes the popular Baja Divide route. The

[RBW] WTB Paul Touring Canti Brakes

2023-02-19 Thread Richard Borneman
Looking for a set or two of Paul's Touring cantis. Prefer silver but black or purple would be OK too. Richard -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Sharing Your Winter Ride Fotos 2023

2023-02-19 Thread Ted Durant
I have heard great things!  Unfortunately I don’t have any grandchildren living there. Ted DurantMilwaukee, WIOn Feb 19, 2023, at 4:06 PM, John Dewey wrote:Ted, you should grab a bike and head over to Athens. We’re locals and Lonely Planet sez Athens is most desirable cycling destination in USA.

[RBW] Re: Signing up for Scary Things: Intro to Bike Mechanics

2023-02-19 Thread Eric Marth
Good for you, Leah! Enjoy the wrenches :) On Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 1:06:29 PM UTC-5 J J wrote: > Great story, thank you Leah. Bike repair and maintenance is a forever > learning process, but I don’t want to mess with spoke tension, truing > wheels, or building wheels up from scratch.

Re: [RBW] Re: Sharing Your Winter Ride Fotos 2023

2023-02-19 Thread John Dewey
Ted, you should grab a bike and head over to Athens. We’re locals and Lonely Planet sez Athens is most desirable cycling destination in USA. It’s all true. Mile after mile of smooth blacktop, up and down through pine forests. No traffic, many cyclists ❤️ BEST / John Dewey On Sun, Feb 19, 2023

Re: [RBW] Re: Pedal Question

2023-02-19 Thread Josiah Anderson
I agree with Ted, clipless pedals are not useful for most of the riding I do. That riding consists of commuting, trail riding, long and fast-ish road rides, and both paved and off-road touring. The only time I still use clipless pedals is for racing (which I do just a little of); platforms are

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO/WTB tall 120mm quill stem 25.4 with removeable faceplate

2023-02-19 Thread Bob Warner
Thanks…trying to avoid the quill adapter, I find they often don’t provide much rise Sent from my iPhoneOn Feb 19, 2023, at 10:07 AM, jad...@gmail.com wrote:if you can stomach a quill adaptor here is one.  https://shop.circles-jp.com/en/products/simworks-tomboy-new-faceOn Saturday, February 18,

Re: [RBW] Re: Sharing Your Winter Ride Fotos 2023

2023-02-19 Thread R Shannon
Certainly spring for Wisconsin! Enjoy your warm weather riding in LA珞 Best, Rich in ATL On Sun, Feb 19, 2023 at 9:24 AM, Ted Durant wrote: > On Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 11:42:14 AM UTC-5 RichS wrote: > Late to the winter riding party but in Atlanta we're straddling winter and > spring so

[RBW] Re: Signing up for Scary Things: Intro to Bike Mechanics

2023-02-19 Thread J J
Great story, thank you Leah. Bike repair and maintenance is a forever learning process, but I don’t want to mess with spoke tension, truing wheels, or building wheels up from scratch. These are skills I deeply admire in other folks. On Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 12:30:47 PM UTC-5 Jim Whorton

[RBW] Re: Signing up for Scary Things: Intro to Bike Mechanics

2023-02-19 Thread Jim Whorton
Wonderful, and yes I can relate. On Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 9:30:45 AM UTC-5 Roberta wrote: > Sounds like a wonderful class. I wonder if you’ll start riding towards the > potholes or if you hear a noise just think “I might be able to fix that!” > I’m going to look for a local class like

[RBW] Re: Toyo Atlantis fit question, and maybe purchase help

2023-02-19 Thread Bill Lindsay
Kurt You bought my Rosco Road, and know how it fit(s). I also have had a 58 Toyo Atlantis ramble through my stable and it fit splendidly. The reason a 58.5cm top tube give you pause is because it is coupled with a slacker seat tube than most other bikes. On a Rivendell, if you are thinking

[RBW] Re: ISO/WTB tall 120mm quill stem 25.4 with removeable faceplate

2023-02-19 Thread jad...@gmail.com
if you can stomach a quill adaptor here is one. https://shop.circles-jp.com/en/products/simworks-tomboy-new-face On Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 11:17:03 AM UTC-7 BobW wrote: > Been scouring the forums & websites for something like the Rive Faceplater > for 25.4 bar with a 120mm reach, and

[RBW] Re: Signing up for Scary Things: Intro to Bike Mechanics

2023-02-19 Thread Roberta
Sounds like a wonderful class. I wonder if you’ll start riding towards the potholes or if you hear a noise just think “I might be able to fix that!” I’m going to look for a local class like that. On Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 9:31:40 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > It’s

[RBW] Re: Sharing Your Winter Ride Fotos 2023

2023-02-19 Thread Ted Durant
On Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 11:42:14 AM UTC-5 RichS wrote: Late to the winter riding party but in Atlanta we're straddling winter and spring so take your pick. Daffodils, crocus and spirea (shown) make it look like spring is close; 28 degrees overnight tells me not yet! I'm going to have

[RBW] Re: Pedal Question

2023-02-19 Thread Ted Durant
On Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 9:17:48 AM UTC-5 Dick Pahle wrote: trust its ok to ask for product recomendation here. been riding with toe clips forever and ready to switch to clipless. anyone here have thoughts about a good pedal for a beginner. something easy to get in and out of. i get

[RBW] Re: Signing up for Scary Things: Intro to Bike Mechanics

2023-02-19 Thread Ted Durant
On Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 9:31:40 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: I am leaving my new spoke wrench in the packaging because no good can come from that thing. I have built my own wheels in the past, and stopped trying to do that a long time ago. You need good tools and a lot

[RBW] Re: Signing up for Scary Things: Intro to Bike Mechanics

2023-02-19 Thread Luke Hendrickson
Ah wonderful! Riding has taken on a new dimension with the ability to wrench on my bike myself. Stoked for more updates. On Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 9:34:47 PM UTC-8 John Rinker wrote: > Good on you, Leah! Being able to maintain and fix one's bicycle is just > shy of the fun had in

[RBW] Re: FS: '85 Specialized Sequoia 63cm

2023-02-19 Thread Luke Hendrickson
Gorgeous frameset. Had I not just picked up a NOS Centurion from the 80s, I’d be tempted. It doesn’t help that I live just across town… Best of luck in selling it! On Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 11:25:37 PM UTC-8 mitchel...@gmail.com wrote: > Hey all, I have officially run out of room for