[RBW] Re: Any riders in NC
On Friday, June 5, 2009, Kevin Pollen wrote: > > I am moving to North Carolina at the end of the month and i was > wondering if they're were any riders out there? Also if you are there > what is the weather like and how is the riding? I am looking for some > people to ride with since i will be new the the area. > > Thanks, > Kevin > Currently in SF Nc is a big state. Where are you moving in nc? The weather in the mountains is cooler and dryer than in the rest of the state. But in general it is hot and sticky. There is a randonneur group here too. Good luck on the move. -sv in durham, nc --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: a carbon "noodle"?
On Jun 5, 9:29 am, Jeremy Till wrote: > As others have noted, i don't think the noodle was the first/only drop > bar to do the backsweep thing. Doesn't the Ritchey biomax do that as > well? It does, but with a much shorter forward reach that a Noodle, and a really obnoxious reverse curve in the so-called anatomic drop that completely ruins the bar IMO. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: a carbon "noodle"?
On Sat, Jun 6, 2009 at 8:45 AM, Bill M. wrote: > > > > On Jun 5, 9:29 am, Jeremy Till wrote: >> As others have noted, i don't think the noodle was the first/only drop >> bar to do the backsweep thing. Doesn't the Ritchey biomax do that as >> well? > > It does, but with a much shorter forward reach that a Noodle, and a > really obnoxious reverse curve in the so-called anatomic drop that > completely ruins the bar IMO. +1 to that. I have a set of the ritcheys on a tandem and I'm thinking of swapping out the front ones. Too little distance on the ramps and the drops are all oddly-shaped, not in a good way. -sv --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: FS: Schwalbe Marathons 700C X 47mm.
Tires have been sold, thanks for the interest DE On Fri, Jun 5, 2009 at 6:45 PM, David Estes wrote: > Decided today that I like the knobbie Zeds I have more than these. They > measure ~43/44mm actual. 100 miles on them. Pretty dusty from trail use. > No tears, punctures. Can still see center seam front and rear. > > Pics start here: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/3598678329/in/photostream/ > > $55 shipped in CONUS. Possibly able to get them out in tomorrow's mail, > but more likely Monday (presuming Paypal use). > > -- > Cheers, > David > Redlands, CA > -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Ram owner in Red Stick
Riding in Baton Rouge on a beautiful, unseasonably cool morning and met up with a gentleman on a Miyata tourer with a larger Loafer on the back rack. He reported that one of his other bicycles is a Rambouillet. He is not a member of the RBW owners bunch, but I encouraged him to sign up. May be a pipe dream, but I am trying to find enough Rivish riders in the NOLA, south Louisiana and Mississippi Gulf coast area to organize a ride. David --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Any riders in NC
On Jun 5, 5:59 pm, Kevin Pollen wrote: > I am moving to North Carolina at the end of the month and i was > wondering if they're were any riders out there? Also if you are there > what is the weather like and how is the riding? I am looking for some > people to ride with since i will be new the the area. > > Thanks, > Kevin > Currently in SF Hey Kevin, Lots of riders in NC. Big state though. Where ya headed? I live in the mountainous western side where the weather is brilliant and riding superb. For the most part we miss the notorious hot and muggy summers of the rest of the state. Winters can be quite cold (usually early on in Nov/Dec) but definitely still rideable. I use fenders pretty much year around. WNC is known for its incredible mountain biking, but the road riding is easily as good, if not better, and there are a lot of mixed terrain options, too. There is a new Riv dealer just south of Asheville in Flat Rock. If you're into the rando thing, there are 2 active groups in the state, both offering a full brevet series, one in the Greensboro/ Winston area and the other in the Raleigh area. Good mix of great people. If you're moving to WNC, Audax Atlanta is closer, and their brevet series is in the beautiful North GA mtns. I love the routes there. Here are some links that may be helpful... http://www.blueridgebicycleclub.org/ http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ncrandoncyclists/ http://www.unc.edu/~alanj/ http://www.bicycleforlife.org/bfl_org/events.html http://www.audaxatlanta.com/ http://cohobicycles.com/cohobicycles/Blog/Blog.html All the best, -Jay Asheville, NC --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Ram owner in Red Stick
I rode the Tammany Trace over Memorial Day and a rider on a Seven looked at my Rambouillet, said, "Nice bike." and that his other bike was an Atlantis. In the Mandeville area... From: "carnerda...@bellsouth.net" To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Saturday, June 6, 2009 10:30:35 AM Subject: [RBW] Ram owner in Red Stick Riding in Baton Rouge on a beautiful, unseasonably cool morning and met up with a gentleman on a Miyata tourer with a larger Loafer on the back rack. He reported that one of his other bicycles is a Rambouillet. He is not a member of the RBW owners bunch, but I encouraged him to sign up. May be a pipe dream, but I am trying to find enough Rivish riders in the NOLA, south Louisiana and Mississippi Gulf coast area to organize a ride. David --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] No Boo Boo
Wore my Boosuckers for the 1st time on a ride today. How could I not get a pair with a name like that? And with the reflective tape on the leg backs, hope springs eternal that some gal, any gal will look back there... But I digress... Wore them last night around the house. Very comfy. Put a new chain on the Saluki and changed tires as well, and the shorts felt light and moved well. Fit is great. Today they went on the club ride (Boo-Yay again) over mixed surfaces and I had no complaints. They don't grab or get uncomfortable when sweaty. I did not ride with a chamois, just my regular boxers. The seersucker shirt clashed color wise, so I topped them with a black merino Pendleton Tee. Looked good together in fact. Came home, was already pretty grungy so I mowed the yard in the same get up. Still super comfortable and after hanging up to dry, I am sure they'll be good to go tomorrow on a short relaxer cruise as well. Compared to my butternut MUSA shorts, the Boosucker is softer and lighter, and doesn't seem to flap in a headwind as much. I wear the butternuts off the bike too, but they still look like bike shorts. These shorts look good anywhere. And there's always a chance the reflectors will catch someone's eye Tailwinds.. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Wheels North Video Report: 4 Weeks to Go!
Just four short weeks from today, the Wheels North riders will depart Santa Rosa and point our bikes toward Seattle, 1,000 miles away. A video report from today's local WN training ride is available at the WN blog: http://wheelsnorth.blogspot.com Wheels North is a fundraiser for charity. You can donate securely online--go to www.wheelsnorth.org and look for the "Donate Now" link. Donate on behalf of a specific rider, or make a general contribution-- either way, you'll be helping children around the world who suffer from Histiocytosis. --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: No Boo Boo
Had mine for a few days. Not only comfortable on the bike, but also off. For what it's worth, have most of the different MUSA shorts (khaki, grey, olive) and these are different. Softer feeling, yup. And like Bruce said, don't seem to flap as much. Have to admit, though, for a whole ensemble effect, might need to get a pair of knee high black socks to go with the Boosuckers and sandals. Also, haven't worn a seersucker shirt with them yet. However, the grey stripe might work. So far, it's been either a black or grey(ish) merino tee. For me, the reflectors probably won't work. My Carradice bag is probably covering them up on the Hillborne. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Jun 6, 1:47�pm, Bruce wrote: > Wore my Boosuckers for the 1st time on a ride today. How could I not get a > pair with a name like that? �And with the reflective tape on the leg backs, > hope springs eternal that some gal, any gal will look back there... But I > digress... > > Wore them last night around the house. Very comfy. Put a new chain on the > Saluki and changed tires as well, and the shorts felt light and moved well. > Fit is great. > > Today they went on the club ride (Boo-Yay again) over mixed surfaces and I > had no complaints. They don't grab or get uncomfortable when sweaty. �I did > not ride with a chamois, just my regular boxers. The seersucker shirt clashed > color wise, so I topped them with a black merino Pendleton Tee. Looked good > together in fact. > > Came home, was already pretty grungy so I mowed the yard in the same get up. > Still super comfortable and after hanging up to dry, I am sure they'll be > good to go tomorrow on a short relaxer cruise as well. > > Compared to my butternut MUSA shorts, the Boosucker is softer and lighter, > and doesn't seem to flap in a headwind as much. I wear the butternuts off the > bike too, but they still look like bike shorts. These shorts look good > anywhere. > > And there's always a chance the reflectors will catch someone's eye > > Tailwinds.. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
