[RBW] 200km in January suggestions

2013-10-05 Thread Frank Quan
Rainbow 200 in San Diego. Ride north through inland San Diego County to Rainbow then go to the coast and head south back to La Jolla. I think its on the 20th next year. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] What do Rivendell riders wear for cycling shorts for long rides?

2013-08-14 Thread Frank Quan
Bib shorts. I ride with a road club so I buy several pair every year. I wear the new ones on longer (50 mi) and the older ones on shorter rides. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-08-12 Thread Frank Quan
If anyone is interested in riding up from North County on Friday, let me know. I can't spend the night so it has to be early enough for me to get home before dark. Thanks. Frank -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] Rivendell sighting what are the odds?

2013-07-14 Thread Frank Quan
I live in Oceanside but don't ride on the coast much in the summer. I usually head to Bonsall, Fallbrook or Valley Center to get away from the crowd. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Cycling computers

2013-05-04 Thread Frank Quan
Cateye Strada wireless on my Litespeed. No computer on my Rivendell. -- 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] Heron FS in SoCal

2013-03-17 Thread Frank Quan
I don't like that new CL feature where they put your address in the ad. It seems like a thief could use the information. I agree with the flat black JB paint. I'm typing this reply while sitting in a coffee shop with my all rounder leaning against the window. A guy at the next table

[RBW] Re: Why yes. It was snowing on Mt Ham.

2013-02-21 Thread Frank Quan
Why didn't you push the reporter out of the way for more (hooded) face time? On Wednesday, February 20, 2013 9:52:01 PM UTC-8, Manuel Acosta wrote: cut http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2013/02/19/winter-storm-bringing-rain-snow-to-northern-california/ They cut my speaking part ..

[RBW] Re: www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/8417985771/in/set-72157632621350762/lightbox/

2013-01-27 Thread Frank Quan
Beautiful pictures. I wish I would have driven up there for the ride but I didn't see it until a couple days before. Maybe next year. I think the guy in the San Diego jersey at the start was at the SD 200 last week. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] 1 bike? Could you do it?

2013-01-23 Thread Frank Quan
I have two, a Litespeed and an All Rounder. The Litespeed's second set of components are nearing the end if their useful service life. I use it for club rides but in the past couple of years the club has gotten younger and faster. Riding for several hours at maximum exertion level is finally

[RBW] WTB black Brooks Swift

2012-12-13 Thread Frank Quan
Anybody have one they can spare? Thank you. Frank Quan -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch

[RBW] Re: OT Why are some unwilling to trade with people out of the US?

2012-11-04 Thread Frank Quan
On Sunday, November 4, 2012 1:16:54 PM UTC-8, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote: I have been fairly active on this list since I got my Sam last summer. I have participated in discussions, bought and sold a few things cut My wife is an ebay seller and is hesitant to sell outside the U.S. It's not

[RBW] Re: How many Rivendell bicycles have you owned?

2012-11-01 Thread Frank Quan
One 1998 All-Rounder. On Oct 30, 12:55 pm, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: I'll start: 1 -- 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 unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: that nice bike comment

2012-10-09 Thread Frank Quan
I ride on Pacific St. in Oceanside every morningduring the work week. On Oct 7, 8:44 pm, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: I wish I saw more lugged steel bikes down here along the San Diego coast... almost everyone is on carbon fiber with tri bars.  Oh. I see the occasional Surly, but

[RBW] Re: Any commuters here?

2012-09-24 Thread Frank Quan
I work 4 days per week and commute on my A/R on three of them. Here's a picture of it when I stopped at a park on my way home. http://www.flickr.com/photos/eaton0450/7898102202/ On Sunday, September 23, 2012 9:34:58 PM UTC-7, lungimsam wrote: I have heard mention of tours, overnights, and

[RBW] Re: Cleaning Rims?

2012-05-13 Thread Frank Quan
Any protips for cleaning rims? I use Pledge wipes for a weekly wipe-down and rubbing alcohol for stubborn marks.. -- 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

[RBW] Re: The bike collection (or hoard?)

2011-06-19 Thread Frank Quan
On Jun 18, 9:28 am, jimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote: I'm well short of Grant's magic number. Me too. Only 3 here. Litespeed road bike, 1998 Riv commuter and Surly Cross-Check set up as a fixed gear. Sometimes my wife lets me ride her Electra Sunny Garcia but only if the tires need air.

[RBW] Re: And Summer Begins.

2011-06-13 Thread Frank Quan
I'm a beach manager so my season is just beginning. On Jun 13, 5:56 am, pruckelshaus pruckelsh...@gmail.com wrote: This is my first summer off (albeit with my 9 and 12 year old kids) since I was 13.  I'm 44.  I'm a little worried about being bored, but I think I'll be OK. On Jun 13, 1:38 am,

[RBW] Re: Beausage and Beaunction

2011-04-06 Thread Frank Quan
After reading Grant's article, I feel better about myself. I was feeling little guilty after visiting website after website with pictures of clean shiny bikes with Carradice bags, Nitto racks, Honjo fenders, etc. My bikes always have, at a minimum, a layer of dust on them. Two of my three bikes