Re: [RBW] Re: Once you go Riv can you ever go back?

2013-11-20 Thread Deacon Patrick
Mike, If I may, I'll keep your mom in my prayers. With abandon, Patrick -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Once you go Riv can you ever go back?

2013-11-20 Thread Mike
Thank you Patrick. This list is a great little community. --mike On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 2:53:05 AM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: Mike, If I may, I'll keep your mom in my prayers. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Once you go Riv can you ever go back?

2013-11-20 Thread Montclair BobbyB
*What I took away from this experience is that while on the ride I barely had time to take a picture, I kept looking at all the amazing dirt roads we were passing and that's where I wanted to ride. * *... no smiles just grimaces...* SO TRUE!!! ... Maybe a little pre-ride gospel: *Take time to

Re: [RBW] Re: Once you go Riv can you ever go back?

2013-11-20 Thread Hugh Smitham
Yep a pre-ride gospel might work but I know my audience and it worked better post ride. I just know what kind of ride I like these days and if I ride with them I sort of know it'll be a rush push, so if I remain true to what I like and when I occasionally ride with them it'll be in a relaxed

Re: [RBW] Re: Once you go Riv can you ever go back?

2013-11-19 Thread Hugh Smitham
Mike, Good to know others can ride that distance without padded shorts. No VP's I went with the Grip Kings and I like them, my wife has the VP's on her Betty and I can see why you like em. Sorry to hear you Mom is battling an illness, hope she recovers quickly. Best, ~Hugh On Mon, Nov 18,

Re: [RBW] Re: Once you go Riv can you ever go back?

2013-11-19 Thread Mike
Hugh, the Grip Kings with spikes work pretty well. But if you find yourself needing more gription when riding off-road, go with the VPs. I'm glad you're experiencing your Hilsen from platform pedals. My very first ride on my Hilsen, home from the bike shop, was on Grip Kings and it felt so odd.

Re: [RBW] Re: Once you go Riv can you ever go back?

2013-11-19 Thread Hugh Smitham
Mike, Sorry to hear that. At that point you just cherish each day...one of our neighbors has cancer which started as breast cancer and has now moved to her bones, she just keeps doing radiation and knows it's the kind that will never go away. I brought she and her husband some food today. Very

[RBW] Re: Once you go Riv can you ever go back?

2013-11-18 Thread Mike Schiller
There is a middle ground. There are some nicely fitting wool shorts and jerseys that are made. A little looser fit and no flashy ads or colors. I prefer this kind of gear for more strenuous rides. Ibex, Ground Effect and others make some good quality stuff, made in the US or from the wool

Re: [RBW] Re: Once you go Riv can you ever go back?

2013-11-18 Thread Hugh Smitham
Mike, I have some Ibex shirts and I like them okay...I'm sure I'll wear them now that the weather is cooling down some, I wish I bought a size larger though. So far I have found that my Patagucci long sleeve gone again shirt is ideal it dries super quick ventilates awesome and I can cover up my

Re: [RBW] Re: Once you go Riv can you ever go back?

2013-11-18 Thread Mike
Hey Hugh, I've ton many 80+ mile days in MUSA and Chrome shorts with ExOfficio underwear with no issues. Oh, and the saddle is a B17. I think body type and position can have a lot to do with what works. It sounds like you've also gone to platform pedals? Hope you're using the VPs, I love mine.

[RBW] Re: Once you go Riv can you ever go back?

2013-11-17 Thread hsmitham
Mike, Timely, I was going to make a similar post...an old riding partner returned to Los Angeles after living in Massachusetts for three years I always rode race bike mode with him and wore a sausage suit, this Summer I was cleaning out my Bike clothing closet and stuffed all my kits into two

[RBW] Re: Once you go Riv can you ever go back?

2013-11-17 Thread hsmitham
Here's the only picture I could snap. http://www.flickr.com/photos/pedalpusher61/10909791366/ ~Hugh On Sunday, November 17, 2013 9:31:34 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote: Mike, Timely, I was going to make a similar post...an old riding partner returned to Los Angeles after living in Massachusetts