[RBW] Re: Skis for AllTrails...

very much alive. very well. I have a family place on a river about 30 minutes from Altia NA HQ, which is in a tiny tiny village called Curlew in NE Washington state -- I just went up last week and finally purchased a set of factory seconds. Altai is popular around here given the proximity to t

Re: [RBW] Re: Gifford Pinchot NF

her'es some maps and pics and stuff from when I did this with friends nearly 10 (omg!) years ago. http://alexwetmore.org/archives/487.html On Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 11:22:37 AM UTC-7, Curtis wrote: > > Mike, > > Thanks for the ideas. Will be in Portland at the end of June and looking > to

[RBW] Re: Can anyone suggest a good LBS in Spokane WA? particularly one that sells used bikes

Used bikes: Cup of Cool Water or Bicycle Butler. LBS: many good shops -- good people. But shops here tend to be fairly performance oriented and focused on big 3 brands -- we really need a solid commuter/family (think Free Range Bikes or C&O) shop here. In any case, good LBS recommendation depen

[RBW] Re: FS: Nobilette Legolas frameset - 59 cm - $1300

Hey Leslie. That's my daughter. That was her bike . Tarik Saleh's daughter is borrowing it now for a couple years. Figure out a way to justify how the Legolas is a perfect compliment to your canti-Rom. On Monday, February

[RBW] FS: Nobilette Legolas frameset - 59 cm - $1300

I'm the second owner. This bike has been ridden a lot, but it's got plenty of life left. And it's been a great and super fun bike. $1300 includes frame/fork/king headset. Size: 59 cm BB drop: 70 ST angle: 73 HT angle: 72.5 Offset: 45 TT: 58 CS: 44 Tubing: 7-4-7 through out. There's a small de

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Quickbeam.

Copy that. I must've had a first-run Orange then. Mine had Mavics and I still have the front wheel, on which I just busted the axel recently... No fault of Riv/Suzue -- it was in a wonky fork for a while (Legolas actually) -- that has since been straightened. Those QBs are fun bikes. I sold m

[RBW] Re: Gratuitous Beer Haulin' Photos

Here's about 3.5 gallons of beer. More on the bike here: http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/search/label/cycle%20truck (very) Tenuous Riv connection: the tool bag on this bike is a Baggi

[RBW] Re: ISO examples and photos of nice city bikes on a budget

If she had someone to help source and build it out -- customizing a UJB mixte can work out. We did that for my wife's bike years ago and it was well under $1000. http://johndogfood.com/john/lizafuji.html I don't remember the itemized list, but the original bike (fully built up) was $50. The

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell MTB sold on EBay

650b is cool and all, but I agree with the 26'ers. I don't have good technical reasons for loving 26 on bigger bikes, but I love them I do. One of my favorite rides in the past year was borrowing Alex Wetmore's 26" Gifford

RE: [RBW] Re: seeking mixed terrain ride reports near olympia, rainier, gifford pinchot, hood, deschutes, crater lake, and klamath

I went on a tour in Gifford Pinchot a few years ago with some friends. Buddy Alex wrote up the details of where we went. http://alexwetmore.org/?p=487 Day 3 was particularly worth doing again. John Speare Spokane, WA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com

RE: [RBW] Re: What’s Driving the 650B Explosion? Interviews, Tech Breakdown & More! - Bike Rumor

Actually – best quote in there from Mike Ferrentino (Santa Cruz) is about GP: “…Another thing to consider – IF this takes off, does anyone realize how much crow the industry is going to have to eat listening to grant petersen saying “I told you so?”” Bonus point for spelling his name right too.

RE: [RBW] 650C Tire question: Michelin Pro 3 Race versus Conti GP 4000 versus Conti GP Triathlon; others?

You're right on both accounts. John Speare Spokane, WA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Steve Palincsar Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2012 3:44 PM To: rbw-owners-

RE: [RBW] 650C Tire question: Michelin Pro 3 Race versus Conti GP 4000 versus Conti GP Triathlon; others?

Serfas makes a 571x28c for R&E cycles in Seattle. $30 http://store01.prostores.com/servlet/rodriguezbicycles/the-7/Serfas-Urbana-650c-x/Detail John Speare Spokane, WA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-ow

RE: [RBW] Conundrum: where to place tail lights?

Tubus rear rack with integrated light mounts on the rear for B&M 4D Toplight. John Speare Spokane, WA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of PATRICK MOORE Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 4:36 PM To:

RE: [RBW] What is the best 28-30 mm 700c tire for fast riding on pavement?

I agree. I have the Challenge PR's on my bike now, but when they wear out, I'll go back to the Cerfs. Awesome tires in every way. Both of these tires do great on gravel/dirt roads too - for what they are. John Speare Spokane, WA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com From: rbw-ow

RE: [RBW] Re: Newsflash: High-trail Rivendells work with rear-load bias!

a "lasher" rack for my main camping/touring/s240 bike -- the idea is to haul heavy stuff up front, and to lash light bulky stuff (sleeping pad and bag) on the lasher rack, which will sit low and behind my rear axle. John Speare Spokane, WA http://c

RE: [RBW] Re: Seattle Honjo Install Recommendation in Seattle

Free Range is good too. Riv dealer too. John Speare Spokane, WA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] on behalf of Lawnsbyt [tklawn...@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, March 21

RE: [RBW] Re: New Drivetrain for my Atlantis

lleurs and one with a 9 spd Dura-Ace... works great in all cases with zero fussery. Seems to me the best option for brifter set ups - you get super nice shifting and easy/cheap replacement parts along the drive train. John Speare Spokane, WA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com Fr

RE: [RBW] Re: 650b ... the next wave.

Agreed, I'm looking forward to: - That same 40mm knobbie - Better selection of XC-style sus forks for 584 (heresy on this list, I know!) From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of William Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 11:

RE: [RBW] Re: Downtube Bosses

Agreed. Cutting off the existing cable stops and putting a clamp-on solution is the quickest/cheapest/dirtiest fix. Once you've done that, a frame builder could sand the area and braze-on DT bosses in a few minutes. Assuming you don't care about the paint, it's a trivial fix for a competent bui

RE: [RBW] Re: Need help deciding... Soma San Marcos or Revamp an 84 Trek 610...

is pretty much geometrically indistinguishable, where it counts anyway, to Roadeo/Hilson. John Speare Spokane, WA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Thill - Hiawath

RE: [RBW] Campy Record 10 group on Rambouillet?

This seems like a good thread to remind people that Campy ergo 10spd brifters shift 8 speed shimano perfectly with no fussery, gadgetry, or unnatural acts of cable routing. I have this set up on my Legolas and two other non-riv bikes. It rules. Verily. John Speare Spokane, WA http

RE: [RBW] Re: Atlantis vs. Sam

As long as we're talking tires for 559, I'll throw my current faves in the ring: http://www.maxxistires.com/Bicycle/Mountain/MaxxLite-310.aspx Don't let the knobbies in the picture fool you -- these are round-profile, good enough for fast commuting, rough-housing, and trail riding. Super light a

RE: [RBW] Fishy EBay posting

Oops. I mean cSogn. Dar. From: John Speare Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2011 9:31 AM To: 'rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com' Subject: RE: [RBW] Fishy EBay posting I'm about 88% sure that's the Rawland dSogn fork. Which would make it a 650b fork. Hopefully the buyer knew

RE: [RBW] Fishy EBay posting

I'm about 88% sure that's the Rawland dSogn fork. Which would make it a 650b fork. Hopefully the buyer knew that. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Henry Sent: Friday, December 23, 2011 12:09 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegrou

RE: [RBW] What's your winter project? 2011 version

I think I might finally be reaching a level of bike-contentment. This time of year I normally have a gob of plans for winter projects. But I'm not feeling a burning desire to change much or procure new bikes. The only for-sure thing I have in my winter queue is to build a "lasher" rack for my c

RE: [RBW] Shimano CX70 cantilever?

And to make it Riv-specific, here's the CX70 on a Legolas: http://tinyurl.com/3veblmp From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of John Speare Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2011 1:21 PM To: 'rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com' Su

RE: [RBW] Shimano CX70 cantilever?

I've not set up the R550's but I've ridden them and they're the brake that made me buy the CX70, which ahs a similar fixed straddle cable set up and geometry. W/out looking/comparing the two, I'd guess the 70's are shimano'd - nicer finish, and slightly lighter - than the 550's, but it's possibl

RE: [RBW] Shimano CX70 cantilever?

Thumbs up. Easy as pie to set up. Feel perfect - b/t squishy and firm - to me. I do wish there were a tad more space b/t the pads and the rim for proper cross sludge, but the braking is so good and feels so right, I've forgiven them for that. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto

[RBW] Re: Bridgestone Atlantis with Watanabe bags

On Oct 3, 10:33 am, "Allingham II, Thomas J" wrote: > Is this definitely a Riv Atlantis?  Graphics look different... > > Whatever, it IS a stunning bike. > > > Re-read the subject line: it's a Bridgestone Atlantis. The fork crowns were later used for XO1 crowns. According to Riv article from

RE: [RBW] Re: Hennessy Hammocks for bike camping

akes about 3 minutes. The trick (not his, but it's documented well) is here: http://alexwetmore.org/?p=610 John Speare Spokane, WA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] on

Re: [RBW] Downtube shifter diehards vs. downtube shifter experimenters

group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message because you are subsc

Re: [RBW] Re: Have you seen the Grand Bois stem/decaleur

m/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/8UYFy2f5qYYJ. > > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/g

Re: [RBW] Re: Future Rivs

; To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- Jo

Re: [RBW] Re: Lawyer Lips?

0/ozF6VlVCqIw/s1600/Bridgestone_QR.jpg GP seems like the last bike-related person in the world that should be at the end of a "negligent" QR lawsuit... if that's what it really is about. -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- You received this messa

Re: [RBW] 3 speed shifter on Albatross bar?

On Mon, May 9, 2011 at 10:33 PM, rcnute wrote: > Has anyone tried this?  Any tips?  Thanks! > > Ryan > I've tried it. No tips. It works. http://johndogfood.com/john/images/wb-w8.jpg -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- You received this me

Re: [RBW] Re: Grease and Beeswax

tub-o-grease from the auto parts store. For m5 bolts that I want to stay put (upside-down fender connections) I just use the blue loctite. Otherwise -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups &qu

Re: [RBW] Re: How are those winter projects coming?

market, and I'll be setting it up more civilized >> > over the next month or so. I picked up a Sugino compact double from >> > VO for $90. I'm even considering keeping the tubulars for a while. >> > Has anyone tried the Vittoria Pave 27mm tubulars? Those look &

Re: [RBW] Re: AMOS... AndyUndertube

act, chances are it wasn't > designed for a 200 pound rider. > > I agree that it probably wasn't designed for a 290'er, but it better be designed for a 220'er at least. I see lots of big big dudes around here on fly-weight carbon bikes with low-spoke-count wheels. -- John S

Re: [RBW] New CoPilot

many great memories of chattering away with Maddie while we tooled around town on daily, otherwise mundane errands. She was into signaling and ringing the bell too. Fun times. http://johndogfood.com/john/reduced/03-30-06%20006.jpg Yes -- Albatross bars make this set up a breeze. John -- John Speare

Re: [RBW] Re: Sturmey s3x or s2 on a Quickbeam?

27;d rather go fixed or just singlespeed. The extra gear on the 2 speed was way too high -- and I think I was running a 40x18 or so. -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal Riv Ride - Feb 12 in SD

posted photos.  We >> had some high quality hike-a-bike sections.  Caution:  Hills may be >> steeper than they apperar in photos!  Great ride. >> >> When do you plan to be in San Diego?  I'm a bit north, Orange County, >> but get down there often.  Maybe we could do th

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal Riv Ride - Feb 12 in SD

; > > >> > > sure we'll include some in our activities for the > day if > > > > you > > > > > > wish > > > > > > > > to > > > > > > > > > >> > > partake. > > > > > > > &

Re: [RBW] Re: Tires for 26" wheel Atlantis

vailable from J & B > Importers to any bike shop. Tell your LBS you want 'em. > > (I prefer the 1.5 width on my All-Rounder, but I do remember that the > 1.25 width gave a very smooth ride.) -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- You received t

Re: [RBW] Re: Heron Road

il to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http

Re: [RBW] San Diego Riv'ers

On Thu, Jan 27, 2011 at 11:39 AM, John Speare wrote: > >> Hey there, >> >> I've seen some rough-rider/southern Cal ride postings on this list. >> >> It looks like I"ll be in San Diego neighborhood in early April. >> >> I'm looking for

[RBW] San Diego Riv'ers

ome climbs. Low traffic. Nice views. Does anyone have a favorite loop mapped out that they'd like to share? Thanks. -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] ISO 559 Honjo hammered fenders, 45 mm

ributed by Merry Sales. Most bike shops will have a Merry account. Expect to pay a pretty penny. -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, s

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Rawland Sogn, Bike Friday FT: Tikit, Nitto stem

; > There's a reason, I think, why the Bomba has that cross-tube.  The > last thing you want to think off-road is that something may break and > you've got a 5 hour hike to the next water. My take on the cross tube is that it's both strength and an

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Rawland Sogn, Bike Friday FT: Tikit, Nitto stem

be all over it. > > As I've been discussing with friends, bikes are bad investments - they > are only worth 1) what you get out of riding it; 2) what someone will > pay for it. > Totally agree. Bikes are only investments in how they provide value/happiness for the buyer. I

Re: [RBW] Broken Rail on a Brooks

copper plated ones? Here's a not-so-good explanation of replacing the rails: http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/2007/02/my-weak-contribution-to-people-who-want.html -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribe

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam/Simpleone and Rohloff hub

t; > G > > > As one who has all of the aforementioned tools (and the particularly effective Park FFS-2) at his disposal, but who lacks the experience to use them wisely, I offer, again, the advice to go to a framebuilder or wise old LBS sage to get this work done. John "Crimper of

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam/Simpleone and Rohloff hub

>For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > > > -- > 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-o

Re: [RBW] Re: For those who like to finance 650B speculative projects....

m_detail... > > -- > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr..

Re: [RBW] Re: AHH on order

addition to axel stripping) online with the new XT hubs. LX have alway suited me anyway. They are a few grams heavier than XT and don't always have the nicest finish, but they work well for the riding I do. If I was a one-bike owner, I'd consider white, or king, or phil hubs, but I&

Re: [RBW] Re: worlds collide

XTR 8speed ti cassettes to me and I'll do that work for you. -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- 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-bu

Re: [RBW] Re: worlds collide

ay, but they are pricey. I'm ok with SRAM 8 spd but they're no XTR. Shifting is a killer already: good luck finding 8-spd DT shifters or good STI systems under $100. That's a bummer. I'm all for friction but for CX or mountain biking with drop bars, I like STI. And I like inde

Re: [RBW] Lumotec IQ Cyo vs IQ Fly

.com/photos/justridingalong/4971247955/ > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/justridingalong/4971860178/ > > > > -- Fender install: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CGYQGxEMolw/Sz_nju5OElI/GuM/AfQ5_toY95g/s1600-h/IMGP3046.JPG More on the mount at the bottom of this post: htt

Re: [RBW] perennial pants issue

making a call either way until I try the new pants. I carry on about the pants here: http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/2010/03/review-rei-acme-pants.html I've no finacial interest in REI -- other than being a coop member. I just think some of their stuff is a good value. John "w

Re: [RBW] Re: finished hunqapillar build

hink the standard set up was 52/44/28 or similar -- so removing the 52 and sliding the 44/28 over a slot works well for a low-Q crank. Finally: there's always the Sugino PX/Cyclotourist double set up. I like 44/30-ish doubles and low tread, so I'll use all of these cranks -- which can

Re: [RBW] Anyone hear ever use a camping hammock?

solution. His hanging solution is doc'd here: http://alexwetmore.org/?p=610 -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [RBW] Re: You read it here first

On Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 6:38 AM, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > Patrick, YOU need your own blog... too funny! > > He has one. It's called iBOB list. -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goog

Re: [RBW] WTB Bridgestone MB-1 or Mid 80's Stumpjumper

s what your goal is -- these bikes are very different. The first generation stumpjumpers are super slack, long chainstay, ultra turds with "specialized touring" steel. The 94 MB1 is much steeper, super climber, fancy tubing, much faster handling. -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyc

Re: [RBW] Roadeos and Downtube Shifters

>> Jon "Not An Expert" Grant, who should be drawing bobcats in >> Austin, Texas >> Chris had those bosses added as an extra work item when he ordered the frame. -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Re: Curious Rivendell Tie In on eBay

cade ago. None of this refutes the main annoyance you claim, that the seller's "mere mention of Rivendell will cause buyers to part with sense...", but these facts might persuade those in the know to spend more money on this B17 than they would on a new one. Just sayin. -- Joh

Re: [RBW] S24O: tent or no tent?

ore. Though I probably would if I camped at campgrounds where other people were camping close by. -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group

Re: [RBW] Re: Pari-Moto & Grand Bois "Cypres" PSI?

;re > over-inflating (according to the chart) too - it'd probably have you > around 55-60psi rear? > Agreed. I'm 195 lbs and I go 50 psi on hetres and Pari-Moto's. Fat, fast, suppleness... isn't that the whole point of 650b? -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cycli

Re: [RBW] Gen #1 QB; What Date Arrived?

ummer?). I don't know how close to the front of the line he was -- but it was the "new thing" when he got it. -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch&quo

Re: [RBW] Re: Rapha has love for Rivendell

of lies or manipulation of our fears or sentimental sucker punches. But in GP's case, marketing appears to be an extension of the Riv "ethic." It's sort of marketing at it's best: just telling the story of your products with as much genuine honesty as y

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis 2?

is group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- You received this

Re: [RBW] WTB: Legolas - 58 or so

only Rivendell bike I could see purchasing someday. Well, unless they brought back the original standard-gauge tubing All-Rounder. -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Re: What is the level of your XO-1 nostalgia?

I'd find the most pristine example of a 93 xo-1, put it in a bike museum, and then tax all other xo1 owners that didn't ride them regularly. I think these bikes should be ridden hard to be fully appreciated. -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- You recei

Re: [RBW] fatter tires for 26" wheels

y buddy claimed it... as per plan. I wouldn't mind having another and I'd probably bite on a cheap (ha!) 55cm XO1 or 57-ish 1st gen All-Rounder. I'd run the 1.75 Pasala on that for sure. Lovely tire that. -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- You rece

Re: [RBW] Re: Child seat recommendations?

ess complicated/less turdy front-seat-solutions are so hard to find in the American market. In my opinion, the big honking plastic molded car-seat looking seats that are sold here are just overbuilt and too big for the task at hand. The companion carrier can be found with google searching and phone

Re: [RBW] ok to ask here? re: ibob list

ail to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cycl

Re: [RBW] Re: Fw: [650B] Pari-Moto Update 2/12/2010

ally hoping they would be a lighter, thinner version of the Hetres, which are my favorite tires ever. -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To po

Re: [RBW] Re: OT Can someone reccomend a bike shop on the east side of seattle?

ome take it off your >> hands, ~11 cm and 26mm clamp. Looking for something like a Technomic >> or similar (so no rise basically) >> Thanks, >> Josh > > -- > Sammish Cyclies will have 1" quill and probably a technomic. http://www.sammamishcycle.com/ -- John Spe

Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders on Bombadil for off-road and mountain biking...

x27;m riding and catch them and fenders yank out. Seeing the response in this tread about the woman whose Honjo crumpled surprises me. Like others the one reservation I'd have about doing "real" mountain biking with metal fenders would be in how long the front fender hangs down, which could

Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders on Bombadil for off-road and mountain biking...

to lodge/get caught in between the stays is much more likely break before the stay or fender deforms or fails. As for rocks getting caught/lodged in the fender, you just need to set it up correctly (regardless of fender type): make sure the gap at the entrance (bottom) of the fender is slightly smaller

[RBW] Re: New Belgium Brewery, beer that's flavored with bikes.

where no LBS exist and kids w/ little-to-no money don't ride bikes for want of trivial fixes (flat tires, busted chains, etc). Pedals2People volunteers get the kids going. Along with a super generous deal from Burley, New Belgium's $2300 created 3 mobile workshops. Great company. I'

[RBW] Re: Winter Riding Clothing

ing zone," which is just above freezing and raining, aka: "cold and wet." Some one else pointed out the folly of "waterproof and breathable." I agree. In my experience, that concept is just pure fantsay. When it comes to riding hard in the suffering zone

[RBW] Re: Potential Pacenti 650B x 38mm performance tire

So the cost is high. I just bought some Quasi-Motos with the same cringe. John "I'm embarrassed by how much I've spent on tires in the last few years" Speare -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~

[RBW] Re: Light touring and Hilsens

> It may be worth noting that Alex did that tour on a bike with much lighter tubing (standard diameter and 8-5-8, or perhaps 7-4-7 thickness) that what ships on the Hilson. He packs light-ish: probably around 25 lbs of stuff -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cycl

[RBW] Re: S240 gear related post

nd am hoping to use small front panniers and a Carradice > Nelson saddlebag. > > The tour my friend and I am planning will be based on this route: > > http://blogs.phred.org/blogs/alex_wetmore/archive/2007/07.aspx > Prepare for the best ride of your life. I day dream about that ride

[RBW] Re: leather saddle rain cover

l it up, stuff it under the saddle and lash the velcro tab around the seatpost. I have a couple Truant covers, which were the best, and as such, are no longer made. But Jandd has a new one that appears to be nearly as nice. Wallbike sells the Jandd, the Velox, and the Brooks: http://www.wallbike.co

[RBW] Re: Do Pacenti Quasi-Motos fit on a Bleriot?

was about 6 months out. And now we have the quasi. A nice 43mm 650b knobby would make life so much more interesting for me. -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subsc

[RBW] Re: To Sell Or Not To Sell With DirtDrops?

kes: jsut good stuff to have around in your parts bin or easy enough to unload for reasonable prices. I bet if you stripped this bike down you could make more and likely sell off a bunch of this stuff on the RBW or BOB list pretty easily. And you wouldn't have

[RBW] Re: acorn bag FS

On Thu, Mar 19, 2009 at 4:30 PM, John Speare wrote: > Good timing. > > I'm interested. > > On Thu, Mar 19, 2009 at 3:18 PM, b hamon wrote: >> I am selling my kelly green Acorn small handlebar bag (the style with soft >> sides, rear-facing double pockets, NO map

[RBW] Re: acorn bag FS

he bag. > Please reply off-list. --Beth > > > > http://bikelovejones.livejournal.com > http://veloquent.blogspot.com > > > > -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subs

[RBW] Re: Rivs & Mac's

being ridden, it drives me nuts. The Atlantis is the finest loaded touring bike I've ever ridden, but that's the only time I really rode it: loaded touring. Otherwise it just sat in my garage, passed over for daily trail riding and commuting. I sold it and don't regr