[RBW] Riding within me means ... more fixed gear contemplations

I can peg my pants riding fixed while strapped into Campy Victory pedals. I’ve ridden with clips or clipless more than half my riding life. Meh. I tried it again recently with Bruce Gordon titanium half-clips and White Industries platform pedals. Nicest pedals in the world. Not for me. More

[RBW] Riding within me means ... more fixed gear contemplations

Yea, yea. But if you havent't tried it foolish to knock it. There is an obvious difference in the ride. But maybe you've tried and decided it's not for you. I don't know. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Riding within me means ... more fixed gear contemplations

Shrug. Sigh. Grin. Though I quote meself: “Conventional wisdom so often thinks more of itself than it ought. Grin.” Technically, I have foot retention: ankle above, spikes below. Grin. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Riding within me means ... more fixed gear contemplations

Love your bike, love your bloghate that you don't use foot retention. Seems less pure somehow. To each their own :) -- 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

Re: [RBW] Riding within me means ... more fixed gear contemplations

John, the rear pockets on the Reigns are not in contact with the saddle for me (being up and outward), and that’s where I like my wallet and phone. In the front or cargo pockets those weightly items are annoying as every motion has them moving. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Riding within me means ... more fixed gear contemplations

I like wool longjohns and musa long pants for winter. For 20+ miles, ibex tights with Boure windstopper tight over that. I find no need fir knickers. Beliw 70 i want full leg coverage. For 70f and warmer, walmart fruit o theloom cotton sweat shorts are super comfy. But anything over 10 miles in

Re: [RBW] Riding within me means ... more fixed gear contemplations

A voice to the contrary: I may get custom riding pants made, and if I do, mine will have rear pockets, zippered or buttoned, and no side pockets. I can put a modest bunch of keys in a rear pocket, where they will be wholly unobtrusive while I ride; but if I put anything more than a

Re: [RBW] Riding within me means ... more fixed gear contemplations

Other than the small, zippered (not necessary and annoying) pockets, I’m happy enough with the Compass. True enough I don’t need both a snap at the waist and a buckle, but neither really bothers me. But the fabric is great, really light, with some stretch, quick drying, and the cut is generous

Re: [RBW] Riding within me means ... more fixed gear contemplations

John, the drawstring can be ignored or cut off, but it is sewn into the back, so it can’t be removed. I wear a 1.25” belt with them that holds my knife in the small of my back, so they stay put just fine. Grin. I had doubts about the cargo pockets as well. They are a bit annoying if my hand

Re: [RBW] Riding within me means ... more fixed gear contemplations

Glad you found some knicks. I was aiming to order some, but was concerned they might be too busy, what with the internal drawcord, cargo pockets I won't use and such. Do you find them easy enough to get on with now that you've had some time to access? And, do they stay put and not shift around

Re: [RBW] Riding within me means ... more fixed gear contemplations

Good to know about the Reigns; definitely at the top of my list. Am currently parsing my daughter's summer schedule; possible brief, summer Great Books program at my alma mater in So Cal, then the Rocky Mountain Orthodox Youth Camp. But I'll holler long before knocking at your door. On Mon,

Re: [RBW] Riding within me means ... more fixed gear contemplations

Ride sounds great, Patrick! Holler when ready. The Reign knickers did surprisingly well in the 14˚F in frozen, windy fog to 35˚ and sunny in Woodland Park, back down through snow, fog, and wind in the 20’s grocery run this morning. No additional under-layer save for the added possum wool sock

Re: [RBW] Riding within me means ... more fixed gear contemplations

I hope, God willing, to take my daughter up to the Rocky Mountain Orthodox Youth Camp again this summer. Perhaps I'll invite myself to annoy you with my presence for another Rampart Reservoir Ride -- if I can keep from falling over into the boulders that alone kept me from falling further down

Re: [RBW] Riding within me means ... more fixed gear contemplations

Aye, I’m a wimp. I ride the 71” most of the time, shifting to the 57” for some of the trails. So, if you remember when we rode Rampart Reservoir, the road up to Rainbow Gulch and down through most of the trail is 71”, then the 57” for steeper bit of the trail, then back to 71” for the climb out

Re: [RBW] Riding within me means ... more fixed gear contemplations

Ach, 57", is that all? I thought you climbed Pike's Peak in a 48 X 19 like Coppi is reported to have done. (Well, Coppi didn't climb Pike's Peak, but you know what I mean.) Thanks re the Reigns. Must investigate; the price is certainly good. I don't want them for warm weather. Speaking of low

Re: [RBW] Riding within me means ... more fixed gear contemplations

I kneww you kment knees. Grin. 44 x 17/21 equal 71” and 57”. Yes, for me, the Reign knickers are comfortable at 30˚F with wind. They are great at blocking the wind, which is why I wonder about their summer performance. However, they are still thinish nylon (and less stiff than Riv’s nylon

Re: [RBW] Riding within me means ... more fixed gear contemplations

"knees" On Sun, Feb 18, 2018 at 2:46 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > ... kneww > -- 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] Riding within me means ... more fixed gear contemplations

What gear does that 44 t give you? You are turning into a fixed gear climbing demon. Am I correct in understanding that the Reign knickers are comfortable at 30*F with high winds? Second question: are they long enough to cinch under your kneww without binding at top dead center of the pedal

[RBW] Riding within me means ... more fixed gear contemplations

In which I do it all wrong and don’t care. Well, actually I do care, because I prefer to do it all wrong, at least in this case, though never for the sake of doing it wrong, but because conventional wisdom so often thinks more of itself than it ought. Grin. With photos, of course.