[RBW] Re: Cycling computers

2013-05-03 Thread Boogarich
I have the Sigma 509. It is inexpensive ($15 at Amazon), battery last long (over a year now) has auto start/stop and is easy to use. On Sunday, April 28, 2013 11:13:52 AM UTC-7, john wrote: > > Hi all. Thought I'd ask all of you who use computers for recomendations. > I've been on the fence abo

[RBW] Re: Cycling computers

2013-05-03 Thread Boogarich
On Sunday, April 28, 2013 11:13:52 AM UTC-7, john wrote: > > Hi all. Thought I'd ask all of you who use computers for recomendations. > I've been on the fence about using a computer to track mileage for some > time now, but I believe I'd like to try. > > The criteria: > > 1. It has to be very

[RBW] Re: Homemade basket quick release video is up.

2013-04-04 Thread Boogarich
Thank you Clayton. You have inspired me to try this set-up on my bike. All the best and happy riding. -- 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-o

[RBW] Homemade basket quick release video is up.

2013-04-03 Thread Boogarich
Very clever. How about a parts list? -- 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, s

[RBW] What's your raffle entry consist of, and what are your plans for the prize?

2012-12-17 Thread Boogarich
My purchases are: Nitto Handlebar Rack F15 - $70.00 Sackville Barsack - Olive - $175.00 IRD Stem Quill Shifter Mount - $50.00 Ankle Reflector - $10.00 Destination: Surly Trucker Deluxe. If I win: A fast custom road bike (I'll need to lose 40 pounds). -- You received this message becaus

[RBW] How many Rivendell bicycles have you owned?

2012-11-01 Thread Boogarich
I'm glad to have one Rivendell - a 2006 Atlantis, Sage Green, 61 cm. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/53xOxZT1yTYJ. To post to this

[RBW] Re: Supreme 35's on a Rambouillet or LongLow

2011-10-08 Thread Boogarich
I have Schwalbe Maraton Supreme tires on my Atlantis and my Salsa Fargo. Both are the 40mm size. When first installed, about a year ago, they measured approximately 38mm. Today one set measures just over 40mm and the othe set is 41mm. On Oct 7, 10:56 am, Forrest wrote: > Has anyone run Schwalb

[RBW] Re: New Sugino Crankset

2010-08-04 Thread Boogarich
Have a look at the Sugino Alpina crankset available from Velo- Orange:http://www.velo-orange.com/sualcr.html This is a 48/34 compact crank for a square taper JIS 110mm BB. At $170 it seems like a very good deal. On Aug 2, 11:06 am, reynoldslugs wrote: > There was a posting a couple weeks ago abo

[RBW] Re: New Sugino Crankset

2010-08-03 Thread Boogarich
You may also want to look at this crank from Shimano: http://www.nashbar.com/bikes//Product_10053_10052_502567_-1___ Of course, you will need to use the Shimano Hollowtech bottom bracket but this crank is 50/34 and has crank lengths available in 172.5 mm. This crankset is now on sale at Nashbar f

[RBW] Re: Kickstand Mounting Advice

2010-07-24 Thread Boogarich
I recently purchased a Click-Stand. This is a folding aluminum pole - similar to a lightweight tent pole. See http://www.click-stand.com/ Its not as convenient as a kickstand but it seems to work well. On Jul 24, 1:55 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > I wish I had a plate on my AR.  Clamping it onto th

[RBW] Re: Atlantis Repaint - Silver

2010-06-27 Thread Boogarich
Did you add the front mid-fork braze-ons? Or, did your Atlantis come with these braze-ons from Rivendell? On Jun 27, 3:19 pm, Angus wrote: > "Back in the day" I had a silver Rivendell Cyclocross bike, I really > enjoyed the color. A good bike. > > http://www.cyclofiend.com/cx/2007/cx025-anguslem

[RBW] FS: New Dyno Hub Wheel - Velocity Dyad, Shimano DH-3N72, Wheelsmith DB spokes

2010-05-22 Thread Boogarich
About a year ago I built up a wheel with the DH-3N72 and have been using it on my "around-town" bike. It's been working well so I built- up this new front wheel with the intention of using it on my tourning bike (Atlantis). Well - I decided that the shiny SON hub would look better with the rear

[RBW] Re: Nitto Highrider front rack vs. Big Front Rack vs. Low Riders

2010-05-13 Thread Boogarich
Has anyone used the Tubus fork mounting adaptor kit? I have a set but have not used it yet. My plan is to mount these adaptors on my Atlantis and then attach a Tubus Tara Rack. http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Tubus_LM-1_Mounting_Set_For_Forks_W~O_Eyelets/5360025910/ On May 12, 2:28 pm, Lisa

[RBW] Re: Brooks Flyer - Need Your Opinion

2010-02-14 Thread Boogarich
I have a Brooks Flyer on my Salsa Fargo. It's set-up with Ti-Tech H bars (Jeff Jones design). The bike and saddle are still new - maybe 300 miles. The Flyer, strangely, is "harder" than the B17 or the B17 Champion that are on my other bikes (both drop bar). I recall that both of the B17s seem t

[RBW] Re: Wheels for Bombadil and touring - suggestions needed

2009-11-10 Thread Boogarich
I also had the Marathon Supremes on my Atlantis. I had the 40mm size mounted on Mavic A719 rims. The tires cornered well and had a smooth ride but I was not completely satisfied with the overall feel/ handling. I changed to 35mm Paselas on Velocity Synergy rims and the bike rode much better. I

[RBW] Re: Anybody get the paper reader by mail yet?

2009-03-16 Thread Boogarich
I received my copy of the reader on Friday, March 13. Rich W. Huntington Beach, Ca On Mar 16, 5:42 pm, Doug Van Cleve wrote: > Howdy folks. > > I finally sent off my 4 bucks last week, just wondering if folks have > received these in the mail or with an order yet. > > Thanks, Doug --~--~---

[RBW] Re: thread size on the nitto mini frontrack

2009-02-26 Thread Boogarich
Seth, I have this rack on my Atlantis. I installed metal fenders on the bike and secured the front fender to the rack via the "fender-top mount". The fastener I used is a standard 5mm dia. metric bolt. The same bolt that used for bottle mounts, fender mounts at drop-outs, etc. Nothing special

[RBW] Re: Phil "Rivy" Freewheel Hubs

2008-12-13 Thread Boogarich
eel has a great looking nickel finish - I'm just disappointed with the "coarse clicking" noise. I'll either continue to pursue resolution from IRD or maybe bit the bullet and purchase another IRD freewheel. Boogarich On Dec 12, 12:34 pm, Dustin Sharp wrote: > Anyone know i

[RBW] Re: Touch-up Paint for Sage Green Atlantis

2008-11-28 Thread Boogarich
ROTECTED]> wrote: > on 11/26/08 5:03 PM, Boogarich at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > Any suggestions on what I should use? > > Seafoam Green, like the stock color? > > Your handy evolving reference:http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/color.html > > Sage Green, like the cu

[RBW] Touch-up Paint for Sage Green Atlantis

2008-11-26 Thread Boogarich
Dear RBW Group, Any suggestions on what I should use? Thanks, Rich --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To