Thanks for the responses and queries. David, the brake levers have grown a lot on me. The tops are less "flat" on top than the other tektro and Campagnolo levers, but the actual lever part fits perfectly in my hand. With the Tektro widemouth brakes, they stop and modulate really, really well.
Toshi, that's a Rivendell "Mark's Rack" with a little loafer. I don't put much it - - something to eat, small camera, iPhone, sometimes a windbreaker or jacket. Or I strap the jacket on top. It's perfect for all that and doesn't affect the handling of the bike at all. The bike descends beautfully with or without a full bag in front. Ray, I haven't mapped this yet, but the ride is basically the last 1/3 of the Gran Fondo. From Bodega Bay, head north a mile or two on Highway 1. Just past Salmon Creek and Coleman Beach, you'll see Coleman Valley Road. Take a left and head up into the hills, then over to Occidental. Here's my map from the last Gran Fondo (just ignore the first 2/3 of the route): http://connect.garmin.com/activity/118734159 I am contemplating a Rivendell Owner's Ride in late Spring - Monte Rio to Fort Ross Road - King Ridge-Meyers Grade descent to Highway 1, down to Bodega, then back in on Coleman Valley.) . We can call it "Grant's Gran Fondo." Stay tuned. Max -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
