[RBW] Re: 32mm Tires on A Rambouillet
"What besides tank treads don't flat on goathead thorns? " Unfortunately it may be one of those tires without air in them... On Jan 16, 7:18 am, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Fri, 2010-01-15 at 20:14 -0800, cyclotourist wrote: > > Nathan, I think Steve's compare/contrast was pretty spot on. I can > > add that I flatted RTs pretty regularly via goathead thorns and that > > the tread started peeling off on my tires. > > What besides tank treads don't flat on goathead thorns? -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Funny ride story - Sunday
Hi all: Here, at least I think, is a pretty funny story. I was riding in Sparkill, NY today going up a short but steep hill on my Rambouillet set up in credit card touring mode. A guy on a Trek Madone pulls along side me, and with a hint of condensation says, "Wow, nice bell on that bike", referring to the bell that Rivendell sells. I ring it for him and tell him I agree. I do not know what got into memaybe hypoxia from climbing the hill, I then tell him the bike has a nice horn too and proceed to break wind. A long loud one. At this point, we both start laughing so hard that neither of us can pedal up the incline and both get off to push the bikes up the incline laughing non-stop. We both promised to try to meet up to go on a ride at some point. Goes to show youcan't judge a book by its cover. Jay, Demarest, NJ -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Our Site Is Down
We found out later- there are four ports (this is not the right word, probably). One was messed up, and three were good, giving you a 75% chance of getting through. I am on now, but not sure if it's a fluke, or it's fixed. In any case, thank you for your patience, and if you couldn't/can't log on, and you need/want to order something, please call Monday morning, and we'll hop to it! 800 345 3918. Cheers, John at Rivendell, but not right now. On Jan 16, 5:05 pm, RoadieRyan wrote: > Sorry to hear that but now I know its not just me. Guess I will have > to wait to look at the beta reader 42 > > On Jan 16, 1:36 pm, John Bennett wrote: > > > > > An FYI to the Owners Bunch: The Rivendell site is down. Some issues > > not related to us specifically, but affecting us, nonetheless. > > > If you need something, and were unable to order it online today, call > > first thing Monday and we'll get it out! > > > Sorry for the difficulties. > > > Cheers, > > > John at Rivendell > > > 800 345 3918 -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Funny ride story - Sunday
I've found that bell to be effective about 90% of the time against the dogs that run out after me on country rides. Less effective with small children, who won;t pay attention, no matter what... I think your "horn" might be a dog attractor, actually.. From: Jay LePree "Wow, nice bell on that bike", referring to the bell that Rivendell sells. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Funny ride story - Sunday
Good story. Honk! Esteban San Diego, Calif. On Jan 17, 6:27 am, Bruce wrote: > I've found that bell to be effective about 90% of the time against the dogs > that run out after me on country rides. Less effective with small children, > who won;t pay attention, no matter what... > > I think your "horn" might be a dog attractor, actually.. > > > From: Jay LePree > > "Wow, nice bell on that bike", referring to the bell that Rivendell sells. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: New Riv Custom
Wow! Fantastic bike! The color is absolutely perfect. Shaun Meehan -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Funny ride story - Sunday
Hmmm...a new name for a future Riv comes to mind: A. Flatus Maximus Dang - already in use by a heavy metal guitarist... Marty On Jan 17, 9:40 am, Esteban wrote: > Good story. Honk! > > Esteban > San Diego, Calif. > > On Jan 17, 6:27 am, Bruce wrote: > > > > > I've found that bell to be effective about 90% of the time against the dogs > > that run out after me on country rides. Less effective with small children, > > who won;t pay attention, no matter what... > > > I think your "horn" might be a dog attractor, actually.. > > > > > From: Jay LePree > > > "Wow, nice bell on that bike", referring to the bell that Rivendell sells. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Pedal: One Side Clip-Free, Other Clip-In
I'm looking for some pedal options for my new Hilsen. Would prefer a pedal that is SPD compatible on one side and tennis shoe floating on the other. The only one I've seen is the one for $80 by Shimano. Any other alternatives out there? -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Re: 32mm Tires on A Rambouillet
Given all the various rubber componds available you would think that it would be possible to create a solid tire that would ride like a pneumatic tire. Probably isn't anyone's priority. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Sun, 17 Jan 2010 04:46:29 -0800 > Subject: [RBW] Re: 32mm Tires on A Rambouillet > From: angusle...@sbcglobal.net > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > "What besides tank treads don't flat on goathead thorns? " > > Unfortunately it may be one of those tires without air in them... > > > On Jan 16, 7:18 am, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On Fri, 2010-01-15 at 20:14 -0800, cyclotourist wrote: > > > Nathan, I think Steve's compare/contrast was pretty spot on. I can > > > add that I flatted RTs pretty regularly via goathead thorns and that > > > the tread started peeling off on my tires. > > > > What besides tank treads don't flat on goathead thorns? _ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390710/direct/01/-- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Funny ride story - Sunday
What a heart-warming story! Cyclists can look past their stylistic differences and disparate brand affiliations, bound by a common interest in flatulence! On Jan 17, 8:19 am, Jay LePree wrote: > Hi all: > > Here, at least I think, is a pretty funny story. I was riding in > Sparkill, NY today going up a short but steep hill on my Rambouillet > set up in credit card touring mode. A guy on a Trek Madone pulls > along side me, and with a hint of condensation says, "Wow, nice bell > on that bike", referring to the bell that Rivendell sells. I ring it > for him and tell him I agree. I do not know what got into memaybe > hypoxia from climbing the hill, I then tell him the bike has a > nice horn too and proceed to break wind. A long loud one. At this > point, we both start laughing so hard that neither of us can pedal up > the incline and both get off to push the bikes up the incline laughing > non-stop. We both promised to try to meet up to go on a ride at some > point. > > Goes to show youcan't judge a book by its cover. > > Jay, > > Demarest, NJ -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Batten Down, California (particularly NorCals) Coming At us!
As a PE teacher this is my worse enemy. Good thing we're doing yoga. Thanks for the update! -Manny -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Batten Down, California (particularly NorCals) Coming At us!
Does this mean I have to finally put fenders on? :) On 1/17/10 8:58 AM, "Ray" wrote: > A friend who has a son that works at Sacto international airport > received this weather update via The Western Coastal and Marine > Geology, U.S. Geological Survey this morning. > > > Currently, the strong El Nino is reaching its peak in the Eastern > Pacific, and now finally appears to be exerting an influence on our > weather. The strong jet has been apparent for quite some time out over > the open water, but the persistent block had prevented it from > reaching the coast. Now that the block has dissolved completely, a > 200+ kt jet is barreling towards us. Multiple large and powerful storm > systems are expected to slam into CA from the west and northwest over > the coming two weeks, all riding this extremely powerful jet stream > directly into the state. The jet will itself provide tremendous > dynamic lift, in addition to directing numerous disturbances right at > the state and supplying them with an ample oceanic moisture source. > The jet will be at quite a low latitude over much of the Pacific, so > these storms will be quite cold, at least initially. Very heavy > rainfall and strong to potentially very strong winds will impact the > lower elevations beginning late Sunday and continuing through at least > the following > > Sunday. This will be the case for the entire state, from (and south > of) the Mexican border all the way up to Oregon . Above 3000-4000 > feet, precipitation will be all snow, and since temperatures will be > unusually cold for a precipitation event of this magnitude, a truly > prodigious amount of snowfall is likely to occur in the mountains, > possibly measured in the tens of feet in the Sierra after it's all > said and done. But there's a big and rather threatening caveat to that > (discussed below).Individual storm events are going to be hard to time > for at least few more days, since this jet is just about as powerful > as they come (on this planet, anyway). Between this Sunday and the > following Sunday, I expect categorical statewide rainfall totals in > excess of 3-4 inches. > > That is likely to be a huge underestimate for most areas. Much of > NorCal is likely to see 5-10 inches in the lowlands, with 10-20 inches > in orographically-favored areas. Most of SoCal will see 3-6 inches at > lower elevations, with perhaps triple that amount in favored areas. > This is where things get even more interesting, though. The models are > virtually unanimous in "reloading" the powerful jet stream and forming > an additional persistent kink 2000-3000 miles to our southwest after > next Sunday. This is a truly ominous pattern, because it implies the > potential for a strong Pineapple-type connection to develop. > > Indeed, the 12z GFS now shows copious warm rains falling between days > 12 and 16 across the entire state. Normally, such as scenario out > beyond day seven would be dubious at best. Since the models are in > such truly remarkable agreement, however, and because of the extremely > high potential impact of such an event, it's worth mentioning now. > Since there will be a massive volume of freshly-fallen snow (even at > relatively low elevations between 3000-5000 feet), even a moderately > warm storm event would cause very serious flooding. This situation > will have to monitored closely. Even if the tropical connection does > not develop, expected rains in the coming 7-10 days will likely be > sufficient to cause flooding in and of themselves (even in spite of > dry antecedent conditions). > > In addition to very heavy precipitation, powerful winds may result > from very steep pressure gradients associated with the large and deep > low pressure centers expect ed to begin approaching the coast by early > next week. Though it's not clear at the moment just how powerful these > winds may be, there is certainly the potential for a widespread > damaging wind event at some point, and the high Sierra peaks are > likely to see gusts in the 100-200 mph range (since the 200kt jet at > 200-300 mb will essentially run directly into the mountains at some > point). The details of this will have to be hashed out as the event(s) > draw closer. > > In short, the next 2-3 weeks (at least) are likely to be more active > across California than any other 2-3 week period in recent memory. The > potential exists for a dangerous flood scenario to arise at some point > during this interval, especially with the possibility of a heavy rain- > on-snow event during late week 2. In some parts of Southern > California , a whole season's worth of rain could fall over the course > of 5-10 days. This is likely to be a rather memorable event. Stay > tuned.² -- 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...@g
[RBW] Re: Batten Down, California (particularly NorCals) Coming At us!
Hopefully, this system might also bring some much needed moisture into Southern Arizona. We've had virtually nil rain from October to the present. Here's a rainfall map at this URL: http://rainlog.org/usprn/html/main/maps.jsp Jim Cloud Tucson, AZ On Jan 17, 9:58 am, Ray wrote: > A friend who has a son that works at Sacto international airport > received this weather update via The Western Coastal and Marine > Geology, U.S. Geological Survey this morning. > > Currently, the strong El Nino is reaching its peak in the Eastern > Pacific, and now finally appears to be exerting an influence on our > weather. The strong jet has been apparent for quite some time out over > the open water, but the persistent block had prevented it from > reaching the coast. Now that the block has dissolved completely, a > 200+ kt jet is barreling towards us. Multiple large and powerful storm > systems are expected to slam into CA from the west and northwest over > the coming two weeks, all riding this extremely powerful jet stream > directly into the state. The jet will itself provide tremendous > dynamic lift, in addition to directing numerous disturbances right at > the state and supplying them with an ample oceanic moisture source. > The jet will be at quite a low latitude over much of the Pacific, so > these storms will be quite cold, at least initially. Very heavy > rainfall and strong to potentially very strong winds will impact the > lower elevations beginning late Sunday and continuing through at least > the following > > Sunday. This will be the case for the entire state, from (and south > of) the Mexican border all the way up to Oregon . Above 3000-4000 > feet, precipitation will be all snow, and since temperatures will be > unusually cold for a precipitation event of this magnitude, a truly > prodigious amount of snowfall is likely to occur in the mountains, > possibly measured in the tens of feet in the Sierra after it's all > said and done. But there's a big and rather threatening caveat to that > (discussed below).Individual storm events are going to be hard to time > for at least few more days, since this jet is just about as powerful > as they come (on this planet, anyway). Between this Sunday and the > following Sunday, I expect categorical statewide rainfall totals in > excess of 3-4 inches. > > That is likely to be a huge underestimate for most areas. Much of > NorCal is likely to see 5-10 inches in the lowlands, with 10-20 inches > in orographically-favored areas. Most of SoCal will see 3-6 inches at > lower elevations, with perhaps triple that amount in favored areas. > This is where things get even more interesting, though. The models are > virtually unanimous in "reloading" the powerful jet stream and forming > an additional persistent kink 2000-3000 miles to our southwest after > next Sunday. This is a truly ominous pattern, because it implies the > potential for a strong Pineapple-type connection to develop. > > Indeed, the 12z GFS now shows copious warm rains falling between days > 12 and 16 across the entire state. Normally, such as scenario out > beyond day seven would be dubious at best. Since the models are in > such truly remarkable agreement, however, and because of the extremely > high potential impact of such an event, it's worth mentioning now. > Since there will be a massive volume of freshly-fallen snow (even at > relatively low elevations between 3000-5000 feet), even a moderately > warm storm event would cause very serious flooding. This situation > will have to monitored closely. Even if the tropical connection does > not develop, expected rains in the coming 7-10 days will likely be > sufficient to cause flooding in and of themselves (even in spite of > dry antecedent conditions). > > In addition to very heavy precipitation, powerful winds may result > from very steep pressure gradients associated with the large and deep > low pressure centers expect ed to begin approaching the coast by early > next week. Though it's not clear at the moment just how powerful these > winds may be, there is certainly the potential for a widespread > damaging wind event at some point, and the high Sierra peaks are > likely to see gusts in the 100-200 mph range (since the 200kt jet at > 200-300 mb will essentially run directly into the mountains at some > point). The details of this will have to be hashed out as the event(s) > draw closer. > > In short, the next 2-3 weeks (at least) are likely to be more active > across California than any other 2-3 week period in recent memory. The > potential exists for a dangerous flood scenario to arise at some point > during this interval, especially with the possibility of a heavy rain- > on-snow event during late week 2. In some parts of Southern > California , a whole season's worth of rain could fall over the course > of 5-10 days. This is likely to be a rather memorable event. Stay > tuned.” -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google
[RBW] Re: Batten Down, California (particularly NorCals) Coming At us!
Even the weather crew on WGN here in Chicago has been talking about this event building in the Pacific lately. They're a more detail oriented group of forecasters who use multiple models to predict weather patterns. I hope this is not too devastating - floods, heavy snow, mud slides, etc. for the NorCal region, but as you say, it looks ominous. On Jan 17, 10:58 am, Ray wrote: > A friend who has a son that works at Sacto international airport > received this weather update via The Western Coastal and Marine > Geology, U.S. Geological Survey this morning. > > Currently, the strong El Nino is reaching its peak in the Eastern > Pacific, and now finally appears to be exerting an influence on our > weather. The strong jet has been apparent for quite some time out over > the open water, but the persistent block had prevented it from > reaching the coast. Now that the block has dissolved completely, a > 200+ kt jet is barreling towards us. Multiple large and powerful storm > systems are expected to slam into CA from the west and northwest over > the coming two weeks, all riding this extremely powerful jet stream > directly into the state. The jet will itself provide tremendous > dynamic lift, in addition to directing numerous disturbances right at > the state and supplying them with an ample oceanic moisture source. > The jet will be at quite a low latitude over much of the Pacific, so > these storms will be quite cold, at least initially. Very heavy > rainfall and strong to potentially very strong winds will impact the > lower elevations beginning late Sunday and continuing through at least > the following > > Sunday. This will be the case for the entire state, from (and south > of) the Mexican border all the way up to Oregon . Above 3000-4000 > feet, precipitation will be all snow, and since temperatures will be > unusually cold for a precipitation event of this magnitude, a truly > prodigious amount of snowfall is likely to occur in the mountains, > possibly measured in the tens of feet in the Sierra after it's all > said and done. But there's a big and rather threatening caveat to that > (discussed below).Individual storm events are going to be hard to time > for at least few more days, since this jet is just about as powerful > as they come (on this planet, anyway). Between this Sunday and the > following Sunday, I expect categorical statewide rainfall totals in > excess of 3-4 inches. > > That is likely to be a huge underestimate for most areas. Much of > NorCal is likely to see 5-10 inches in the lowlands, with 10-20 inches > in orographically-favored areas. Most of SoCal will see 3-6 inches at > lower elevations, with perhaps triple that amount in favored areas. > This is where things get even more interesting, though. The models are > virtually unanimous in "reloading" the powerful jet stream and forming > an additional persistent kink 2000-3000 miles to our southwest after > next Sunday. This is a truly ominous pattern, because it implies the > potential for a strong Pineapple-type connection to develop. > > Indeed, the 12z GFS now shows copious warm rains falling between days > 12 and 16 across the entire state. Normally, such as scenario out > beyond day seven would be dubious at best. Since the models are in > such truly remarkable agreement, however, and because of the extremely > high potential impact of such an event, it's worth mentioning now. > Since there will be a massive volume of freshly-fallen snow (even at > relatively low elevations between 3000-5000 feet), even a moderately > warm storm event would cause very serious flooding. This situation > will have to monitored closely. Even if the tropical connection does > not develop, expected rains in the coming 7-10 days will likely be > sufficient to cause flooding in and of themselves (even in spite of > dry antecedent conditions). > > In addition to very heavy precipitation, powerful winds may result > from very steep pressure gradients associated with the large and deep > low pressure centers expect ed to begin approaching the coast by early > next week. Though it's not clear at the moment just how powerful these > winds may be, there is certainly the potential for a widespread > damaging wind event at some point, and the high Sierra peaks are > likely to see gusts in the 100-200 mph range (since the 200kt jet at > 200-300 mb will essentially run directly into the mountains at some > point). The details of this will have to be hashed out as the event(s) > draw closer. > > In short, the next 2-3 weeks (at least) are likely to be more active > across California than any other 2-3 week period in recent memory. The > potential exists for a dangerous flood scenario to arise at some point > during this interval, especially with the possibility of a heavy rain- > on-snow event during late week 2. In some parts of Southern > California , a whole season's worth of rain could fall over the course > of 5-10 days. This is likely to be a rather m
Re: [RBW] Pedal: One Side Clip-Free, Other Clip-In
Shimano makes a couple of 'em, so not sure which one you are referring to. The A530 is their nicest one IMHO. *http://tinyurl.com/ydmwp2f* Their other ones are kinda' clunky but should still do the job. Nashbar/Performance might have a clone for cheaper. Tarik and I have some Wellgos which we like a like a lot, but I don't know if they're still around (they're not at Nashbar where I bought them). On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 8:16 AM, Hondo wrote: > I'm looking for some pedal options for my new Hilsen. Would prefer a > pedal that is SPD compatible on one side and tennis shoe floating on > the other. The only one I've seen is the one for $80 by Shimano. Any > other alternatives out there? > > -- > 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...@googlegroups.com > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > > > -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym." ~Bill Nye, scientist guy -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Batten Down, California (particularly NorCals) Coming At us!
Everybody into the gym for a week! On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 9:22 AM, manueljohnacosta < manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com> wrote: > As a PE teacher this is my worse enemy. Good thing we're doing yoga. > Thanks for the update! > -Manny > > -- > 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...@googlegroups.com > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > > > -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym." ~Bill Nye, scientist guy -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Batten Down, California (particularly NorCals) Coming At us!
On Sun, 2010-01-17 at 09:14 -0800, Dustin Sharp wrote: > Does this mean I have to finally put fenders on? :) You mean you've been losing vital style points all this time? -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Funny ride story - Sunday
Jay, You gotta send this story to Maynard Hershon. (It even connects a bit to his first story in RR42.) -Original Message- >From: Jay LePree >Sent: Jan 17, 2010 6:19 AM >To: RBW Owners Bunch >Subject: [RBW] Funny ride story - Sunday > >Hi all: > >Here, at least I think, is a pretty funny story. I was riding in >Sparkill, NY today going up a short but steep hill on my Rambouillet >set up in credit card touring mode. A guy on a Trek Madone pulls >along side me, and with a hint of condensation says, "Wow, nice bell >on that bike", referring to the bell that Rivendell sells. I ring it >for him and tell him I agree. I do not know what got into memaybe >hypoxia from climbing the hill, I then tell him the bike has a >nice horn too and proceed to break wind. A long loud one. At this >point, we both start laughing so hard that neither of us can pedal up >the incline and both get off to push the bikes up the incline laughing >non-stop. We both promised to try to meet up to go on a ride at some >point. > >Goes to show youcan't judge a book by its cover. > >Jay, > >Demarest, NJ -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Batten Down, California (particularly NorCals) Coming At us!
I tease Esteban del Rio that fenders in SoCal are little more than a form of foppery. Looks like he may have the last laugh in the coming weeks. For the time being though, I am safe in Dakar, Senegal, where harmattan winds from the Sahara are more of a problem than rain this time of year. On 1/17/10 9:55 AM, "Steve Palincsar" wrote: > On Sun, 2010-01-17 at 09:14 -0800, Dustin Sharp wrote: >> Does this mean I have to finally put fenders on? :) > > You mean you've been losing vital style points all this time? > > -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Pedal: One Side Clip-Free, Other Clip-In
I concur. The A530 are the best you can find. It's what I rode until I decided to go completely flat and bought Grip Kings for the Homer and Bombadil to give them a good try. If you want to buy a new set, check them out at Wiggle (wiggle.co.uk). Their price in US$ is quite a bit lower than the US price and if you add other stuff you might also need, they'll ship to the USA for free. I think their minimum for free shipping is $80 or so... René On 1/17/10, cyclotourist wrote: > Shimano makes a couple of 'em, so not sure which one you are referring to. > The A530 is their nicest one IMHO. *http://tinyurl.com/ydmwp2f* > Their other ones are kinda' clunky but should still do the job. > > Nashbar/Performance might have a clone for cheaper. Tarik and I have some > Wellgos which we like a like a lot, but I don't know if they're still around > (they're not at Nashbar where I bought them). > > > On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 8:16 AM, Hondo wrote: > >> I'm looking for some pedal options for my new Hilsen. Would prefer a >> pedal that is SPD compatible on one side and tennis shoe floating on >> the other. The only one I've seen is the one for $80 by Shimano. Any >> other alternatives out there? >> >> -- >> 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...@googlegroups.com >> . >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. >> >> >> >> > > > -- > Cheers, > David > Redlands, CA > > "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something > wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym." ~Bill Nye, > scientist guy > -- Sent from my mobile device -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Batten Down, California (particularly NorCals) Coming At us!
Fenders on, Dustin! I'll do the same with any un-fendered bike in my house and our combined efforts might turn this storm back to Hawaii! Batten down the hatches. Mudslides, floods, and other calamities that are par for the course in California (not to mention economic disaster) are always in the next chapter. Foppishly fendered, Esteban PS: I"m an envelope pusher when it comes to mudguards, suffering from riding the Romulus unfendered on a long, wet ride to Pt. Reyes Station a couple of weeks ago: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/4243452010/in/set-72157623133966190/ On Jan 17, 10:00 am, Dustin Sharp wrote: > I tease Esteban del Rio that fenders in SoCal are little more than a form of > foppery. Looks like he may have the last laugh in the coming weeks. > > For the time being though, I am safe in Dakar, Senegal, where harmattan > winds from the Sahara are more of a problem than rain this time of year. > > On 1/17/10 9:55 AM, "Steve Palincsar" wrote: > > > On Sun, 2010-01-17 at 09:14 -0800, Dustin Sharp wrote: > >> Does this mean I have to finally put fenders on? :) > > > You mean you've been losing vital style points all this time? -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Batten Down, California (particularly NorCals) Coming At us!
Remove the old boxes stacked on it, and dust off the old treadmill… From: cyclotourist To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Sun, January 17, 2010 9:47:52 AM Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Batten Down, California (particularly NorCals) Coming At us! Everybody into the gym for a week! On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 9:22 AM, manueljohnacosta wrote: As a PE teacher this is my worse enemy. Good thing we're doing yoga. >>Thanks for the update! >>-Manny > >-- >>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...@googlegroups.com. >>For more options, visit this group at >>http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > > > -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym." ~Bill Nye, scientist guy -- 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...@googlegroups.com. 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-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.
Re: [RBW] Batten Down, California (particularly NorCals) Coming At us!
On Sun, 2010-01-17 at 10:00 -0800, Dustin Sharp wrote: > I tease Esteban del Rio that fenders in SoCal are little more than a form of > foppery. Looks like he may have the last laugh in the coming weeks. > > For the time being though, I am safe in Dakar, Senegal, where harmattan > winds from the Sahara are more of a problem than rain this time of year. How's the riding in Dakar? -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Batten Down, California (particularly NorCals) Coming At us!
I'm most thinking about the mudslides, because there were a lot of big fires recently. -Original Message- >From: George Schick >Sent: Jan 17, 2010 9:36 AM >To: RBW Owners Bunch >Subject: [RBW] Re: Batten Down, California (particularly NorCals) Coming At >us! > >Even the weather crew on WGN here in Chicago has been talking about >this event building in the Pacific lately. They're a more detail >oriented group of forecasters who use multiple models to predict >weather patterns. I hope this is not too devastating - floods, heavy >snow, mud slides, etc. for the NorCal region, but as you say, it looks >ominous. > > >On Jan 17, 10:58 am, Ray wrote: >> A friend who has a son that works at Sacto international airport >> received this weather update via The Western Coastal and Marine >> Geology, U.S. Geological Survey this morning. >> >> Currently, the strong El Nino is reaching its peak in the Eastern >> Pacific, and now finally appears to be exerting an influence on our >> weather. The strong jet has been apparent for quite some time out over >> the open water, but the persistent block had prevented it from >> reaching the coast. Now that the block has dissolved completely, a >> 200+ kt jet is barreling towards us. Multiple large and powerful storm >> systems are expected to slam into CA from the west and northwest over >> the coming two weeks, all riding this extremely powerful jet stream >> directly into the state. The jet will itself provide tremendous >> dynamic lift, in addition to directing numerous disturbances right at >> the state and supplying them with an ample oceanic moisture source. >> The jet will be at quite a low latitude over much of the Pacific, so >> these storms will be quite cold, at least initially. Very heavy >> rainfall and strong to potentially very strong winds will impact the >> lower elevations beginning late Sunday and continuing through at least >> the following >> >> Sunday. This will be the case for the entire state, from (and south >> of) the Mexican border all the way up to Oregon . Above 3000-4000 >> feet, precipitation will be all snow, and since temperatures will be >> unusually cold for a precipitation event of this magnitude, a truly >> prodigious amount of snowfall is likely to occur in the mountains, >> possibly measured in the tens of feet in the Sierra after it's all >> said and done. But there's a big and rather threatening caveat to that >> (discussed below).Individual storm events are going to be hard to time >> for at least few more days, since this jet is just about as powerful >> as they come (on this planet, anyway). Between this Sunday and the >> following Sunday, I expect categorical statewide rainfall totals in >> excess of 3-4 inches. >> >> That is likely to be a huge underestimate for most areas. Much of >> NorCal is likely to see 5-10 inches in the lowlands, with 10-20 inches >> in orographically-favored areas. Most of SoCal will see 3-6 inches at >> lower elevations, with perhaps triple that amount in favored areas. >> This is where things get even more interesting, though. The models are >> virtually unanimous in "reloading" the powerful jet stream and forming >> an additional persistent kink 2000-3000 miles to our southwest after >> next Sunday. This is a truly ominous pattern, because it implies the >> potential for a strong Pineapple-type connection to develop. >> >> Indeed, the 12z GFS now shows copious warm rains falling between days >> 12 and 16 across the entire state. Normally, such as scenario out >> beyond day seven would be dubious at best. Since the models are in >> such truly remarkable agreement, however, and because of the extremely >> high potential impact of such an event, it's worth mentioning now. >> Since there will be a massive volume of freshly-fallen snow (even at >> relatively low elevations between 3000-5000 feet), even a moderately >> warm storm event would cause very serious flooding. This situation >> will have to monitored closely. Even if the tropical connection does >> not develop, expected rains in the coming 7-10 days will likely be >> sufficient to cause flooding in and of themselves (even in spite of >> dry antecedent conditions). >> >> In addition to very heavy precipitation, powerful winds may result >> from very steep pressure gradients associated with the large and deep >> low pressure centers expect ed to begin approaching the coast by early >> next week. Though it's not clear at the moment just how powerful these >> winds may be, there is certainly the potential for a widespread >> damaging wind event at some point, and the high Sierra peaks are >> likely to see gusts in the 100-200 mph range (since the 200kt jet at >> 200-300 mb will essentially run directly into the mountains at some >> point). The details of this will have to be hashed out as the event(s) >> draw closer. >> >> In short, the next 2-3 weeks (at least) are likely to be more active >> across California than any other 2-3 week
Re: [RBW] Batten Down, California (particularly NorCals) Coming At us!
A little sketchy. Biking in Burkina Faso was safe and easy given the number of bikes on the road. Here it's "sauve qui peut." On 1/17/10 10:17 AM, "Steve Palincsar" wrote: > On Sun, 2010-01-17 at 10:00 -0800, Dustin Sharp wrote: >> I tease Esteban del Rio that fenders in SoCal are little more than a form of >> foppery. Looks like he may have the last laugh in the coming weeks. >> >> For the time being though, I am safe in Dakar, Senegal, where harmattan >> winds from the Sahara are more of a problem than rain this time of year. > > How's the riding in Dakar? > > -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Pedal: One Side Clip-Free, Other Clip-In
I have the A530 on my Hillborne and I love them. No problems at all. On Jan 17, 10:03 am, Rene Sterental wrote: > I concur. The A530 are the best you can find. It's what I rode until I > decided to go completely flat and bought Grip Kings for the Homer and > Bombadil to give them a good try. > > If you want to buy a new set, check them out at Wiggle (wiggle.co.uk). > Their price in US$ is quite a bit lower than the US price and if you > add other stuff you might also need, they'll ship to the USA for free. > I think their minimum for free shipping is $80 or so... > > René > > On 1/17/10, cyclotourist wrote: > > > > > > > Shimano makes a couple of 'em, so not sure which one you are referring to. > > The A530 is their nicest one IMHO. *http://tinyurl.com/ydmwp2f* > > Their other ones are kinda' clunky but should still do the job. > > > Nashbar/Performance might have a clone for cheaper. Tarik and I have some > > Wellgos which we like a like a lot, but I don't know if they're still around > > (they're not at Nashbar where I bought them). > > > On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 8:16 AM, Hondo wrote: > > >> I'm looking for some pedal options for my new Hilsen. Would prefer a > >> pedal that is SPD compatible on one side and tennis shoe floating on > >> the other. The only one I've seen is the one for $80 by Shimano. Any > >> other alternatives out there? > > >> -- > >> 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...@googlegroups.com >> e...@googlegroups.com> > >> . > >> For more options, visit this group at > >>http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > > -- > > Cheers, > > David > > Redlands, CA > > > "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something > > wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym." ~Bill Nye, > > scientist guy > > -- > Sent from my mobile device -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Batten Down, California (particularly NorCals) Coming At us!
I forgot to mention that I think larger 650B bikes don't look very good without fenders. I wrote this, too: http://veloflaneur.wordpress.com/2009/12/10/southern-california-bicycle-fender-primer/ Esteban (currently still sunny) San Diego, Calif. On Jan 17, 10:30 am, Dustin Sharp wrote: > A little sketchy. Biking in Burkina Faso was safe and easy given the number > of bikes on the road. Here it's "sauve qui peut." > > On 1/17/10 10:17 AM, "Steve Palincsar" wrote: > > > On Sun, 2010-01-17 at 10:00 -0800, Dustin Sharp wrote: > >> I tease Esteban del Rio that fenders in SoCal are little more than a form > >> of > >> foppery. Looks like he may have the last laugh in the coming weeks. > > >> For the time being though, I am safe in Dakar, Senegal, where harmattan > >> winds from the Sahara are more of a problem than rain this time of year. > > > How's the riding in Dakar? -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Pedal: One Side Clip-Free, Other Clip-In
Shimano M324s are dual sided (I run these from time to time on my bikes) are $45.67 at xxcycle.com. Shipping is $10.50. (they are 530g/pr) The nicer looking Shimao A530 (also dual sided) are $74.95 at TreeFortBikes.com. Shipping is free. (they are 383g/pf) Wellgo M17s are a cheaper knock off of the M324s, above (lighter too at 352g) $34.98 at Blueskycycling.com They also make models 95, 981, 998 that will do the same job. 95s are $50 at UniversalCycles.com You get the idea. Have fun lookling around. All these are soft shoe on one side and spd on the other. From: Hondo To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Sun, January 17, 2010 10:16:09 AM Subject: [RBW] Pedal: One Side Clip-Free, Other Clip-In I'm looking for some pedal options for my new Hilsen. Would prefer a pedal that is SPD compatible on one side and tennis shoe floating on the other. The only one I've seen is the one for $80 by Shimano. Any other alternatives out there? -- 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...@googlegroups.com. 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-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.
[RBW] Re: Pedal: One Side Clip-Free, Other Clip-In
A few years back when I was still riding with clip-less SPD shoes I used to use these pedals. I had both the Shimano as well as several pairs of the "cloned" Performance (Forte) brand. The Shimano was much superior in both smoothness and clip operation. If you want to try some of these out to see how you like 'em you're welcome to a pair of the Performance pedals at no cost. Just drop me an email and let me know where to ship 'em. If you decide you like them and you want to use them, fine; if you decide you'd rather upgrade to the Shimano after trying them out, keep 'em anyway or give 'em to someone else, as you like. On Jan 17, 10:16 am, Hondo wrote: > I'm looking for some pedal options for my new Hilsen. Would prefer a > pedal that is SPD compatible on one side and tennis shoe floating on > the other. The only one I've seen is the one for $80 by Shimano. Any > other alternatives out there? -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Batten Down, California (particularly NorCals) Coming At us!
On Sun, 2010-01-17 at 10:39 -0800, Esteban wrote: > I forgot to mention that I think larger 650B bikes don't look very > good without fenders. I agree. They have a very "agricultural" look, like some kind of 2-wheeled farm tractor. That's true for small ones as well. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Pedal: One Side Clip-Free, Other Clip-In
I'm holding out for the Electra "Ticino Touring Alloy Cage Pedals w/SPD" They a bit like look like the MKS touring pedals with SPD on one side. Hopefully available in March. Ryan On Jan 17, 2010, at 11:42, Bruce wrote: Shimano M324s are dual sided (I run these from time to time on my bikes) are $45.67 at xxcycle.com. Shipping is $10.50. (they are 530g/ pr) The nicer looking Shimao A530 (also dual sided) are $74.95 at TreeFortBikes.com . Shipping is free. (they are 383g/pf) Wellgo M17s are a cheaper knock off of the M324s, above (lighter too at 352g) $34.98 at Blueskycycling.com They also make models 95, 981, 998 that will do the same job. 95s are $50 at UniversalCycles.com You get the idea. Have fun lookling around. All these are soft shoe on one side and spd on the other. From: Hondo To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Sun, January 17, 2010 10:16:09 AM Subject: [RBW] Pedal: One Side Clip-Free, Other Clip-In I'm looking for some pedal options for my new Hilsen. Would prefer a pedal that is SPD compatible on one side and tennis shoe floating on the other. The only one I've seen is the one for $80 by Shimano. Any other alternatives out there? -- 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...@googlegroups.com . 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-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 . -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] FS: Noodles (48cm), Technomic Deluxe stem (90mm), Tektro brake levers
I'm switching to a Moustache/Dirt-Drop based cockpit on my recently- acquired Hillborne, and so I have for sale now the following: Nitto Noodle handlebars (48cm, heat-treated) Technomic Deluxe stem (90mm, I think -- could be 100) Tektro R200A brake levers (like the Cane Creeks you can get from RBW) All are nearly new, very lightly used (under 20 miles, and in excellent shape. I would love to sell all three as a package deal, so here's the offer for all three together: $125 including shipping in CONUSA. Separately . . . Noodles -- $60 including shipping (CONUSA) Stem -- $45 including shipping Brake levers -- $30 including shipping Please send me questions, offers directly (off-group). I take PayPal. Thanks for looking! -- Forrest -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Best non-cleat clip 'n' strap shoes
You should check out the new Keen shoes. They are making a "Chuck Taylor"ish bike shoe now. I think they will be available in the next month or so at Keen Cycle dealer near you http://www.keenfootwear.com/product/ss10/shoes/men/pedal/coronado%20cruiser -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Funny ride story - Sunday
Jay, Thanks for that. I spit my coffee all over my monitor! Hilarious:-)) -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Batten Down, California (particularly NorCals) Coming At us!
On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 10:08 AM, Esteban wrote: > Fenders on, Dustin! I'll do the same with any un-fendered bike in my > house and our combined efforts might turn this storm back to Hawaii! > I have my wheelbrows mounted and ready for utility! That's 2X the power of maintaining dryness! > Batten down the hatches. Mudslides, floods, and other calamities that > are par for the course in California (not to mention economic > disaster) are always in the next chapter. > Have you checked with Pat Robertson about that curse? Are those on his Official List of Divine Curses? -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym." ~Bill Nye, scientist guy -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Will riding a Rivendell make me self-conscious or overly worrisome?
I rode an Atlantis everywhere (work, touring, group rides) for 8 years until I was in a collision with a motor vehicle and the frame was damaged :<. I always felt the bike was very low-key in appearance and I feel the Sam Hillborne and Betty Foy are too. I would get positive comments from bicyclists who "knew" it was a Rivendell; it never made me feel uncomfortable. Usually they wanted to look at the bike and ask me a few questions about it. Once on a group bicycle tour in the White Mountains of Arizona it started to rain and most of the cyclists who didn't have fenders, rain gear, etc., stopped at a local store to wait for the sag to pick them up. I had my rain gear with me in my saddlebag and I had fenders so I just donned my rain gear and continued the ride. My husband told me later that one of the other cyclists said "That girl on the Atlantis looks like she can ride through anything". On another occasion on a group bike tour, a fast cyclist on a very flashy road bike passed me on a hill and said "What a dinosaur!" If I had ever caught up to him, I would have asked "Do you mean me or the bicycle?" I had some of the best rides of my life on that bike and I felt it was worth every penny (and then some) that I paid for it. I now am riding a Rivendell Glorius, which is a stunning bike, yet I feel many people think it is just an old bike and don't give it any attention. That is fine with me. I hope to get another Rivendell frame in the near future, perhaps a Hillborne. I have been riding all of my life, primarily commuting and touring (though did a little road and off-road racing in my 30s). I have enjoyed my Rivendell bicycles immensely and feel the stock frames are a very affordable option. Get one and enjoy it! On Jan 14, 2:29 pm, Mick wrote: > I'm very interested in buying a Sam Hillborne. I think it's a > fantastically constructed bike and aesthetically a work of art. I like > the idea of having a quality piece of machinery, that fits well, and > that could ridden for many years to come. While I can afford to drop > $2,000 (or so) on a bike, I've never owned one that costly before. I > was wondering if this owner's group could let me know if they've ever > felt uncomfortable riding an "expensive" bike or one as beautiful as > the Sam Hillborne. Is it the same as sporting around in a Porsche or > let's say a vintage Alfa Romeo? (I'm not sure I could ever do either > of these things). > > Generally speaking I like to keep a low profile. I was wondering if > that will be possible riding a Sam Hillborne. Do those riding > Rivendell's get approached often by people looking to appreciate their > bike? And is this a positive experience? Do you ever feel self- > conscious about riding such a flash bike? > > What about locking the bike and leaving it? Do you feel comfortable > doing so? Or is it so obviously expensive and sought after that you > wouldn't think of leaving it out of eye sight? > > Thanks for providing any insight you may have. I'd hate to buy a bike > that I loved, but didn't feel comfortable being seen in public with. > I'm hoping that you Rivendell riders might be able to put my mind to > rest. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Free: Cleated Paramount Road Shoes
Vintage 1986. Leather & mesh uppers. Stated size 43, but fit more like a 44, maybe 45. Actual shipping ($5-$10) and they're yours! *Pix here: http://tinyurl.com/ya3mbvw* -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym." ~Bill Nye, scientist guy -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Stolen bikes
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[RBW] Re: Batten Down, California (particularly NorCals) Coming At us!
Thanks for the update. We've been watching this one but didn't have quite the information you provided. The Alpine Fire department in east san diego has been handing out sandbags all week and warning of a big one. So today was a very long ride on 60+ degree dry roads, stacked dry wood close in, cleaned the rain gutters and then pulled out the rollers. Now it looks like I need more wood in. Gary baufl.org On Jan 17, 8:58 am, Ray wrote: > A friend who has a son that works at Sacto international airport > received this weather update via The Western Coastal and Marine > Geology, U.S. Geological Survey this morning. > > Currently, the strong El Nino is reaching its peak in the Eastern > Pacific, and now finally appears to be exerting an influence on our > weather. The strong jet has been apparent for quite some time out over > the open water, but the persistent block had prevented it from > reaching the coast. Now that the block has dissolved completely, a > 200+ kt jet is barreling towards us. Multiple large and powerful storm > systems are expected to slam into CA from the west and northwest over > the coming two weeks, all riding this extremely powerful jet stream > directly into the state. The jet will itself provide tremendous > dynamic lift, in addition to directing numerous disturbances right at > the state and supplying them with an ample oceanic moisture source. > The jet will be at quite a low latitude over much of the Pacific, so > these storms will be quite cold, at least initially. Very heavy > rainfall and strong to potentially very strong winds will impact the > lower elevations beginning late Sunday and continuing through at least > the following > > Sunday. This will be the case for the entire state, from (and south > of) the Mexican border all the way up to Oregon . Above 3000-4000 > feet, precipitation will be all snow, and since temperatures will be > unusually cold for a precipitation event of this magnitude, a truly > prodigious amount of snowfall is likely to occur in the mountains, > possibly measured in the tens of feet in the Sierra after it's all > said and done. But there's a big and rather threatening caveat to that > (discussed below).Individual storm events are going to be hard to time > for at least few more days, since this jet is just about as powerful > as they come (on this planet, anyway). Between this Sunday and the > following Sunday, I expect categorical statewide rainfall totals in > excess of 3-4 inches. > > That is likely to be a huge underestimate for most areas. Much of > NorCal is likely to see 5-10 inches in the lowlands, with 10-20 inches > in orographically-favored areas. Most of SoCal will see 3-6 inches at > lower elevations, with perhaps triple that amount in favored areas. > This is where things get even more interesting, though. The models are > virtually unanimous in "reloading" the powerful jet stream and forming > an additional persistent kink 2000-3000 miles to our southwest after > next Sunday. This is a truly ominous pattern, because it implies the > potential for a strong Pineapple-type connection to develop. > > Indeed, the 12z GFS now shows copious warm rains falling between days > 12 and 16 across the entire state. Normally, such as scenario out > beyond day seven would be dubious at best. Since the models are in > such truly remarkable agreement, however, and because of the extremely > high potential impact of such an event, it's worth mentioning now. > Since there will be a massive volume of freshly-fallen snow (even at > relatively low elevations between 3000-5000 feet), even a moderately > warm storm event would cause very serious flooding. This situation > will have to monitored closely. Even if the tropical connection does > not develop, expected rains in the coming 7-10 days will likely be > sufficient to cause flooding in and of themselves (even in spite of > dry antecedent conditions). > > In addition to very heavy precipitation, powerful winds may result > from very steep pressure gradients associated with the large and deep > low pressure centers expect ed to begin approaching the coast by early > next week. Though it's not clear at the moment just how powerful these > winds may be, there is certainly the potential for a widespread > damaging wind event at some point, and the high Sierra peaks are > likely to see gusts in the 100-200 mph range (since the 200kt jet at > 200-300 mb will essentially run directly into the mountains at some > point). The details of this will have to be hashed out as the event(s) > draw closer. > > In short, the next 2-3 weeks (at least) are likely to be more active > across California than any other 2-3 week period in recent memory. The > potential exists for a dangerous flood scenario to arise at some point > during this interval, especially with the possibility of a heavy rain- > on-snow event during late week 2. In some parts of Southern > California , a whole season's worth of rain could fall over
[RBW] Feeling self-conscious riding a rivendell
I agree w. Ron Lau about not riding a bike I didn't like.And in the scale of things, losing a bike, no matter how well-loved is relatively trivial. But I'm actually kind of excited about reviving the PX-10.With moustache bars , it'll make a nice single-speed. Sort of a nice new- old bike. Most of the parts we already had, and for a couple of hundred dollars, it'll be on the road again, ratty enamel paint and all. Doesn't matter; it's still a good bike.and in 1973 , I bought my 1st PX-10, loved it, lost it, bought another which I kept 10 years until it was stolen, then bought this one. On the other hand, I don't like to expose something I've spent a few thousand dollars on to unnecessary risk. My X0-1, my 1997 all- rounder and my 2001 Curt-built road have too much invested in them financially and emotionally. And they're kind of hard to replace.That's just my take and YMMV. As soon as I'm able to retire, locking them up at work won''t be a problem any more:) But that's a few years down the road. On a less controversial subject; to the person who posted the link to the Reader, thanks. I know we all wish they came out more often, but it's nice to see it's there. Regards to y'all Ryan - Winnipeg,MB -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: FS: Noodles (48cm), Technomic Deluxe stem (90mm), Tektro brake levers
The set is sold now. Thanks, all. -- Forrest On Jan 17, 1:29 pm, Forrest wrote: > I'm switching to a Moustache/Dirt-Drop based cockpit on my recently- > acquired Hillborne, and so I have for sale now the following: > > Nitto Noodle handlebars (48cm, heat-treated) > Technomic Deluxe stem (90mm, I think -- could be 100) > Tektro R200A brake levers (like the Cane Creeks you can get from RBW) > > All are nearly new, very lightly used (under 20 miles, and in > excellent shape. I would love to sell all three as a package deal, so > here's the offer for all three together: $125 including shipping in > CONUSA. > > Separately . . . > > Noodles -- $60 including shipping (CONUSA) > Stem -- $45 including shipping > Brake levers -- $30 including shipping > > Please send me questions, offers directly (off-group). I take PayPal. > > Thanks for looking! > > -- Forrest -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Pedal: One Side Clip-Free, Other Clip-In
Thanks to all. Mark On Jan 17, 11:23 am, "rswat...@me.com" wrote: > I'm holding out for the Electra "Ticino Touring Alloy Cage Pedals w/SPD" > They a bit like look like the MKS touring pedals with SPD on one side. > Hopefully available in March. > > Ryan > > On Jan 17, 2010, at 11:42, Bruce wrote: > > > > > Shimano M324s are dual sided (I run these from time to time on my > > bikes) are $45.67 at xxcycle.com. Shipping is $10.50. (they are 530g/ > > pr) > > > The nicer looking Shimao A530 (also dual sided) are $74.95 at > > TreeFortBikes.com > > . Shipping is free. (they are 383g/pf) > > > Wellgo M17s are a cheaper knock off of the M324s, above (lighter too > > at 352g) $34.98 at Blueskycycling.com > > > They also make models 95, 981, 998 that will do the same job. > > > 95s are $50 at UniversalCycles.com > > > You get the idea. Have fun lookling around. All these are soft shoe > > on one side and spd on the other. > > > From: Hondo > > To: RBW Owners Bunch > > Sent: Sun, January 17, 2010 10:16:09 AM > > Subject: [RBW] Pedal: One Side Clip-Free, Other Clip-In > > > I'm looking for some pedal options for my new Hilsen. Would prefer a > > pedal that is SPD compatible on one side and tennis shoe floating on > > the other. The only one I've seen is the one for $80 by Shimano. Any > > other alternatives out there? > > -- > > 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...@googlegroups.com > > . > > For more options, visit this group > > athttp://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-owners- > > bu...@googlegroups.com. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > > . > > For more options, visit this group > > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en > > .- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Free: Cleated Paramount Road Shoes
Me! I wannem! Patrick Moore On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 2:15 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > Vintage 1986. Leather & mesh uppers. Stated size 43, but fit more like a > 44, maybe 45. > > Actual shipping ($5-$10) and they're yours! > > *Pix here: http://tinyurl.com/ya3mbvw* > > -- > Cheers, > David > Redlands, CA > > "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something > wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym." ~Bill Nye, > scientist guy > > -- > 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...@googlegroups.com > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com (505) 227-0523 -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] FS or For Trade: 25.4 technomic stem and dura-ace downtube shifters
Hi folks, by some freak set of events I have 2 technomic 25.4mm stems. One is 9cm the other is 10cm. I really just want one 9cm 26.0 technomic stem. Anyone need a 25.4 and have a 26.0? I also have a pair of dura-ace 9s downtube shifters. These can be used indexed or friction - front shifter is friction only, of course. I'd be glad to trade the dura-ace shifters for a set of shimano brake levers or to sell them for $50 Finally - I have a set of shimano pd-m505 spd pedals for sale or trade - for sale: $34, for trade for a pair of mks touring pedals. Pictures available of all of the above if you'd like. thanks, -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-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.
Re: [RBW] Free: Cleated Paramount Road Shoes
Breathing hard after sprinting that last mss. That is my size! I have a nice bike with track pedals! I am a very nice person! I have $10 burning a hole in my pocket! Thanks, and don't worry, I'm pretty rational on the whole and in any event I don't know your address. Mine is 3512 Nolina Court NW, ABQ, NM 87120, and if I am first and you give me your pp address, I'll pp the postage. Thanks. Patrick "exuberant" Moore On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 2:15 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > Vintage 1986. Leather & mesh uppers. Stated size 43, but fit more like a > 44, maybe 45. > > Actual shipping ($5-$10) and they're yours! > > *Pix here: http://tinyurl.com/ya3mbvw* > > -- > Cheers, > David > Redlands, CA > > "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something > wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym." ~Bill Nye, > scientist guy > > -- > 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...@googlegroups.com > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com (505) 227-0523 -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Free: Cleated Paramount Road Shoes
Hi Patrick et al, there is a winner from the bicycle friendly city of Portland, the Amsterdam of the the Pacific Northwest (minus the legalized soft drugs and prostitution, canals, health care, employment, etc). If that falls through Mr. Moore would be Jan Ulrich to the winning Lance Armstrong in this edition of the TdF. On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 4:09 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Me! I wannem! Patrick Moore > > On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 2:15 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > >> Vintage 1986. Leather & mesh uppers. Stated size 43, but fit more like a >> 44, maybe 45. >> >> Actual shipping ($5-$10) and they're yours! >> >> *Pix here: http://tinyurl.com/ya3mbvw* >> >> -- >> Cheers, >> David >> Redlands, CA >> >> "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something >> wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym." ~Bill Nye, >> scientist guy >> >> -- >> 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...@googlegroups.com >> . >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. >> >> > > > -- > Patrick Moore > Albuquerque, NM > For professional resumes, contact > Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com > (505) 227-0523 > > > > > -- > 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...@googlegroups.com > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym." ~Bill Nye, scientist guy -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Free: Cleated Paramount Road Shoes
On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 16:31, cyclotourist wrote: > Hi Patrick et al, there is a winner from the bicycle friendly city of > Portland, the Amsterdam of the the Pacific Northwest (minus the legalized > soft drugs and prostitution, canals, health care, employment, etc). > > If that falls through Mr. Moore would be Jan Ulrich to the winning Lance > Armstrong in this edition of the TdF. I hope that if they don't work out for Mr. Portland, Mr. Moore will get them next. Patrick generously sent me a pair of Sidi Cyclocross shoes free for the cost of shipping back in May 2001, after getting them from iBOB Craig Sandvik and finding them too small. I've still got them, even, although they are falling apart (I mean, exhibiting beausage, which you should all know how to pronounce now after reviewing the latest Reader!). James Black Los Angeles, 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-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.
[RBW] Re: Funny ride story - Sunday
Jay, That is truly funny! Thanks very much for sharing...the story. Angus On Jan 17, 8:19 am, Jay LePree wrote: > Hi all: > > Here, at least I think, is a pretty funny story. I was riding in > Sparkill, NY today going up a short but steep hill on my Rambouillet > set up in credit card touring mode. A guy on a Trek Madone pulls > along side me, and with a hint of condensation says, "Wow, nice bell > on that bike", referring to the bell that Rivendell sells. I ring it > for him and tell him I agree. I do not know what got into memaybe > hypoxia from climbing the hill, I then tell him the bike has a > nice horn too and proceed to break wind. A long loud one. At this > point, we both start laughing so hard that neither of us can pedal up > the incline and both get off to push the bikes up the incline laughing > non-stop. We both promised to try to meet up to go on a ride at some > point. > > Goes to show youcan't judge a book by its cover. > > Jay, > > Demarest, NJ -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Funny ride story - Sunday
"I've found that bell to be effective about 90% of the time against the dogs that run out after me on country rides." Bruce, I never through to use a bell to deter dogs. I'll give it a go and see how it works. I live in the country, just outside Tyler TX. I had five dogs chase me in the first five miles of a ride last year. I even have a handlebar holder for my HALT! (anti-dog pepper spray). Thanks for the advice. Angus On Jan 17, 8:27 am, Bruce wrote: > I've found that bell to be effective about 90% of the time against the dogs > that run out after me on country rides. Less effective with small children, > who won;t pay attention, no matter what... > > I think your "horn" might be a dog attractor, actually.. > > > From: Jay LePree > > "Wow, nice bell on that bike", referring to the bell that Rivendell sells. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: New Riv Custom
On Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 1:51 PM, Brad Gantt wrote: > Just updated Flikr with a couple of shots Mark took of the bike post- > build. Just need to add pedals, bags, cages and I'm in business! > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/17053...@n02/sets/72157623066924065/ > > I'm surprised Rivendell does not build bikes with crossed shifter cables. It reduces friction, lets you run shorter cables, and cuts down on head tube rub. Sheldon Brown's description is below. Jay Hartman "Criss-Cross" Cables Most bicycles with handlebar-mounted shifters run the rear cable on the right, the front on the left. This causes some awkwardness in routing the length of housing from the shift lever to the frame stops. Due to the need to allow these housings to be long enough to permit the bars to be turned all the way back and forth, the housings often wind up making a reverse bend--for instance, the rear will go from the shifter, which is on the right, swing forward and cross over past the centerline of the bicycle, then back over to the right side of the top tube, before heading down the down tube. These extra bends increase friction, and the fairly forcible contact between the housing and the side of the top tube can damage the finish. A neat solution to this is to run the cables "criss-cross" style: The rear runs from the lever, (on the right) around the top tube, and to the cable stop on the *left* side of the down tube! The front cable crosses over similarly from the left side of the handlebar to the right side of the down tube. The bare cables then cross one another under the middle of the down tube, making an "X". The cables may touch where they cross, but they will do so very lightly, since they are both straight...the tiny bit of friction at this crossing is more than offset by the reduction in friction in the smoother-flowing cable housings. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Batten Down, California (particularly NorCals) Coming At us!
Please all of you Californians, leave a little precipitation in that system to give we Utahns some kind pow. I spent too much time dodging rocks and twigs today and the ice reminded me of my teenage years in PA. The only redeeming quality of today's turns was the excuse to get out and work on my tan. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Free: Cleated Paramount Road Shoes
Focus *haaard*, James so that the vibes will jerk the cosmos back into my favor. Glad the shoes were useful. BTW, Grant is wrong about the pron of "beausage." It's "bow SAHJ", as we all know. Patrick "showing some bow-SAHJ himself" Moore On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 5:46 PM, james black wrote: > On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 16:31, cyclotourist > wrote: > > Hi Patrick et al, there is a winner from the bicycle friendly city of > > Portland, the Amsterdam of the the Pacific Northwest (minus the legalized > > soft drugs and prostitution, canals, health care, employment, etc). > > > > If that falls through Mr. Moore would be Jan Ulrich to the winning Lance > > Armstrong in this edition of the TdF. > > I hope that if they don't work out for Mr. Portland, Mr. Moore will > get them next. > > Patrick generously sent me a pair of Sidi Cyclocross shoes free for > the cost of shipping back in May 2001, after getting them from iBOB > Craig Sandvik and finding them too small. I've still got them, even, > although they are falling apart (I mean, exhibiting beausage, which > you should all know how to pronounce now after reviewing the latest > Reader!). > > James Black > Los Angeles, 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-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. > > > > -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com (505) 227-0523 -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Best non-cleat clip 'n' strap shoes
I wonder if these would fit comfortably on my wide 10.5/4E feet... René On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 12:06 PM, Saturday Mark wrote: > You should check out the new Keen shoes. They are making a "Chuck > Taylor"ish bike shoe now. I think they will be available in the next > month or so at Keen Cycle dealer near you > http://www.keenfootwear.com/product/ss10/shoes/men/pedal/coronado%20cruiser > > > -- > 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...@googlegroups.com > . > 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-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.
Re: [RBW] Free: Cleated Paramount Road Shoes
The universe appears to be conspiring against you... Gone to a new home, with the new feet promising to send them your way if they don't fit! On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 5:57 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Focus *haaard*, James so that the vibes will jerk the cosmos back into my > favor. > > Glad the shoes were useful. > > BTW, Grant is wrong about the pron of "beausage." It's "bow SAHJ", as we > all know. > > Patrick "showing some bow-SAHJ himself" Moore > > On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 5:46 PM, james black wrote: > >> On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 16:31, cyclotourist >> wrote: >> > Hi Patrick et al, there is a winner from the bicycle friendly city of >> > Portland, the Amsterdam of the the Pacific Northwest (minus the >> legalized >> > soft drugs and prostitution, canals, health care, employment, etc). >> > >> > If that falls through Mr. Moore would be Jan Ulrich to the winning Lance >> > Armstrong in this edition of the TdF. >> >> I hope that if they don't work out for Mr. Portland, Mr. Moore will >> get them next. >> >> Patrick generously sent me a pair of Sidi Cyclocross shoes free for >> the cost of shipping back in May 2001, after getting them from iBOB >> Craig Sandvik and finding them too small. I've still got them, even, >> although they are falling apart (I mean, exhibiting beausage, which >> you should all know how to pronounce now after reviewing the latest >> Reader!). >> >> James Black >> Los Angeles, 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-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. >> >> >> >> > > > -- > Patrick Moore > Albuquerque, NM > For professional resumes, contact > Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com > (505) 227-0523 > > > > > -- > 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...@googlegroups.com > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym." ~Bill Nye, scientist guy -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Free: Cleated Paramount Road Shoes
Oh well, not the first time. Hope they get good use. Thanks. On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 7:02 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > The universe appears to be conspiring against you... > > Gone to a new home, with the new feet promising to send them your way if > they don't fit! > > > On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 5:57 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > >> Focus *haaard*, James so that the vibes will jerk the cosmos back into my >> favor. >> >> Glad the shoes were useful. >> >> BTW, Grant is wrong about the pron of "beausage." It's "bow SAHJ", as we >> all know. >> >> Patrick "showing some bow-SAHJ himself" Moore >> >> On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 5:46 PM, james black wrote: >> >>> On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 16:31, cyclotourist >>> wrote: >>> > Hi Patrick et al, there is a winner from the bicycle friendly city of >>> > Portland, the Amsterdam of the the Pacific Northwest (minus the >>> legalized >>> > soft drugs and prostitution, canals, health care, employment, etc). >>> > >>> > If that falls through Mr. Moore would be Jan Ulrich to the winning >>> Lance >>> > Armstrong in this edition of the TdF. >>> >>> I hope that if they don't work out for Mr. Portland, Mr. Moore will >>> get them next. >>> >>> Patrick generously sent me a pair of Sidi Cyclocross shoes free for >>> the cost of shipping back in May 2001, after getting them from iBOB >>> Craig Sandvik and finding them too small. I've still got them, even, >>> although they are falling apart (I mean, exhibiting beausage, which >>> you should all know how to pronounce now after reviewing the latest >>> Reader!). >>> >>> James Black >>> Los Angeles, 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-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. >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> Patrick Moore >> Albuquerque, NM >> For professional resumes, contact >> Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com >> (505) 227-0523 >> >> >> >> >> -- >> 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...@googlegroups.com >> . >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. >> >> > > > -- > Cheers, > David > Redlands, CA > > "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something > wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym." ~Bill Nye, > scientist guy > > -- > 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...@googlegroups.com > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com (505) 227-0523 -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Best non-cleat clip 'n' strap shoes
Thanks, Mark; they're not bad for tennis shoes, but I don't usually do tennis shoes. The Euxstars seem the best bet for now, since (1) they have that snobby Euro look and (2) they take SPD cleats, and I am thinking of jettisoning my principles and trying some DA 7400 SPD pedals. See: http://www.exustar.com/product_detail.php?psn=34&level=2&t1s=11 These, too, are nice at a few $$ less: http://www.williamlennon.co.uk/footwear/arturo-wide-fitting-cycle-shoe.html On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 1:06 PM, Saturday Mark wrote: > You should check out the new Keen shoes. They are making a "Chuck > Taylor"ish bike shoe now. I think they will be available in the next > month or so at Keen Cycle dealer near you > http://www.keenfootwear.com/product/ss10/shoes/men/pedal/coronado%20cruiser > > > -- > 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...@googlegroups.com > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > > > -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com (505) 227-0523 -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Batten Down, California (particularly NorCals) Coming At us!
Send us some photos. I cut my cycling teeth in New Delhi, but put on the miles in and around Nairobi. I'd like to compare. On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 11:30 AM, Dustin Sharp wrote: > A little sketchy. Biking in Burkina Faso was safe and easy given the number > of bikes on the road. Here it's "sauve qui peut." > > > On 1/17/10 10:17 AM, "Steve Palincsar" wrote: > > > On Sun, 2010-01-17 at 10:00 -0800, Dustin Sharp wrote: > >> I tease Esteban del Rio that fenders in SoCal are little more than a > form of > >> foppery. Looks like he may have the last laugh in the coming weeks. > >> > >> For the time being though, I am safe in Dakar, Senegal, where harmattan > >> winds from the Sahara are more of a problem than rain this time of year. > > > > How's the riding in Dakar? > > > > > > > > -- > 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...@googlegroups.com > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > > > -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com (505) 227-0523 -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Batten Down, California (particularly NorCals) Coming At us!
You should see my 29er Monocog: http://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/DropBox#5391043633214271410 On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 12:19 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Sun, 2010-01-17 at 10:39 -0800, Esteban wrote: > > I forgot to mention that I think larger 650B bikes don't look very > > good without fenders. > > I agree. They have a very "agricultural" look, like some kind of > 2-wheeled farm tractor. That's true for small ones as well. > > > > > -- > 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...@googlegroups.com > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > > > -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com (505) 227-0523 -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Funny ride story - Sunday
Horns are great as a small-child pleaser as I wheel my Rivendell commuter
thru local grocery stores. ("Mom! Look! There's a bike!" "Honk!" Grin!)
Haven't tried farting at them, tho' I expect that would raise a few laffs,
too.
On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 7:27 AM, Bruce wrote:
> I've found that bell to be effective about 90% of the time against the dogs
> that run out after me on country rides. Less effective with small children,
> who won;t pay attention, no matter what...
>
> I think your "horn" might be a dog attractor, actually..
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> "Wow, nice bell on that bike", referring to the bell that Rivendell sells.
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[RBW] Re: Free: Cleated Paramount Road Shoes - Almost Free Shimano Shoes
Speaking of shoes...I'm committed to my clips and straps along with Adidas' in the winter and my Carnacs in the summer. This means my SPD Shimano sized 45 (more like a 44) have been gathering dust in the basement for at least past five years. Anybody interested? Still in very good condition. These things are quite sturdy and should last forever. I believe these were marketed as Mountain Bike shoes though I'd argue they belong in the dork collection! Yes, I bought them so I know what that makes me...guilty as charged. I'll ship them priority for $20 (whopping $9 profit for me) anywhere in the US. pics here... On Jan 17, 6:03 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Oh well, not the first time. Hope they get good use. Thanks. > > On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 7:02 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > > > > > > > The universe appears to be conspiring against you... > > > Gone to a new home, with the new feet promising to send them your way if > > they don't fit! > > > On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 5:57 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > > >> Focus *haaard*, James so that the vibes will jerk the cosmos back into my > >> favor. > > >> Glad the shoes were useful. > > >> BTW, Grant is wrong about the pron of "beausage." It's "bow SAHJ", as we > >> all know. > > >> Patrick "showing some bow-SAHJ himself" Moore > > >> On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 5:46 PM, james black wrote: > > >>> On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 16:31, cyclotourist > >>> wrote: > >>> > Hi Patrick et al, there is a winner from the bicycle friendly city of > >>> > Portland, the Amsterdam of the the Pacific Northwest (minus the > >>> legalized > >>> > soft drugs and prostitution, canals, health care, employment, etc). > > >>> > If that falls through Mr. Moore would be Jan Ulrich to the winning > >>> Lance > >>> > Armstrong in this edition of the TdF. > > >>> I hope that if they don't work out for Mr. Portland, Mr. Moore will > >>> get them next. > > >>> Patrick generously sent me a pair of Sidi Cyclocross shoes free for > >>> the cost of shipping back in May 2001, after getting them from iBOB > >>> Craig Sandvik and finding them too small. I've still got them, even, > >>> although they are falling apart (I mean, exhibiting beausage, which > >>> you should all know how to pronounce now after reviewing the latest > >>> Reader!). > > >>> James Black > >>> Los Angeles, 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-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. > > >> -- > >> Patrick Moore > >> Albuquerque, NM > >> For professional resumes, contact > >> Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com > >> (505) 227-0523 > > >> -- > >> 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...@googlegroups.com > >> . > >> For more options, visit this group at > >>http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > > -- > > Cheers, > > David > > Redlands, CA > > > "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something > > wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym." ~Bill Nye, > > scientist guy > > > -- > > 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...@googlegroups.com > > . > > For more options, visit this group at > >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- > Patrick Moore > Albuquerque, NM > For professional resumes, contact > Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com > (505) 227-0523- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Batten Down, California (particularly NorCals) Coming At us!
Sounds like every other winter weekend in Seattle! -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: FS or For Trade: 25.4 technomic stem and dura-ace downtube shifters
On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 7:11 PM, Seth Vidal wrote: > Hi folks, > by some freak set of events I have 2 technomic 25.4mm stems. > > One is 9cm the other is 10cm. I really just want one 9cm 26.0 > technomic stem. Anyone need a 25.4 and have a 26.0? > > I also have a pair of dura-ace 9s downtube shifters. These can be used > indexed or friction - front shifter is friction only, of course. > > I'd be glad to trade the dura-ace shifters for a set of shimano brake > levers or to sell them for $50 > > Finally - I have a set of shimano pd-m505 spd pedals for sale or trade > - for sale: $34, for trade for a pair of mks touring pedals. > > some pictures if anyone is interested: http://www.flickr.com/photos/skvidal/tags/forsale/ thanks, -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-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.
[RBW] Re: Funny ride story - Sunday
That is DAMN funny thanks for sharing
On Jan 17, 7:08 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> Horns are great as a small-child pleaser as I wheel my Rivendell commuter
> thru local grocery stores. ("Mom! Look! There's a bike!" "Honk!" Grin!)
>
> Haven't tried farting at them, tho' I expect that would raise a few laffs,
> too.
>
>
>
>
>
> On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 7:27 AM, Bruce wrote:
> > I've found that bell to be effective about 90% of the time against the dogs
> > that run out after me on country rides. Less effective with small children,
> > who won;t pay attention, no matter what...
>
> > I think your "horn" might be a dog attractor, actually..
>
> > --
> > *From:* Jay LePree
> > **
>
> > "Wow, nice bell on that bike", referring to the bell that Rivendell sells.
>
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[RBW] Re: New Riv Custom
Interesting. I trust that Mark knew what he was doing. It shifts flawlessly and to get the cables to rub on the headtube would require a very sharp turn if the bars which would likely result in bigger concerns. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New Riv Custom
D'oh! That would be "of" the bars. Not "if". -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] why no need to feel self-conscious on a rivendell
Related to "self-conscious" comments Last weekend I was up on the mountain at the halfway up hangout spot where most people (me too) usually sit and talk. I had my 58650B AHH with bags front and rear, and my friend had his Bleriot. There were four or five other riders there on normal bikes, and one guy said to us, "You made it up here on those?" It was a compliment to our toughness. Then he said to his friend, "THose bikes are hard to ride. They're steel, you know. THey're HEAVY. I have a bike like that. I love that bike--it's an old Nishiki. I keep it in the shed." I never know how to respond to that, but I said, something like, "You know, they aren't that much different, and once you put a rider on the bike, the actual frame weight difference becomes unimportant, and we're going to ride down on trails, so that's why we have thicker tires..." But there's just such a huge misunderstanding about stuff. The point is, the bikes may look fancy to you, or to us, or something, but to most people, they look like the bikes they don't ride anymore, or the bikes they had as a kid or something. A Glorius, maybe not so much, but any of the others just look like skinny-tubed obsolete technology. I bet at least twenty riders on this list have been told, "I had a bike like that one when I was a kid..." No need to feel self-conscious! Best, G -- Grant -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
