[RBW] Re: Multiple grand randonnees on a Rivendell.

[Iron Rider]

Yes!

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Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Takes Flight Ride with an Ostrich...

[Ron Mc]

Great photos btw, Michael.  I got out for the 20-mi loop from my 
neighborhood yesterday.  We've had some bad weather here, but my problem 
for two weeks has been cedar allergies.  After the first 10 miles, I had 
sweated the meds out, and was quick and feeling much better in the second 
half.  But when I got home, all exposed skin where I had sweated, 
especially my forehead and eyes, was coated with red cedar pollen that felt 
like sand.  

On Sunday, February 9, 2014 12:15:56 AM UTC-6, Tony DeFilippo wrote:
>
> Michael, very little... Both weather and work travel have conspired.  One 
> time last week and two the week before. The lack if riding has definitely 
> affected my mood for the worse!!
>
> How about you?
>
> Tony
>

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[RBW] Re: Anyone using the RBW Yokozuna salmon pads?

[Ron Mc]

Hi Michael, I've had the exact opposite results - love these pads on my old 
center-pull Weinmanns.  



Are you getting good flat contact on your rims?  The down-side to the 
Yokozuna carriers is they don't have the spherical toe and camber 
adjustment.  But they work great on these brakes.  

I also put salmon pads on my Campy short pulls and am happy (these carriers 
of course do have spherical adjustment).  But the Campy brakes came with 
cork pads and you talk about brakes right now - they were incredible - but 
they don't last long.  
I'm not sure salmon pads are better than the Tektro black rubber in the 
dry, but they're the best in the wet.  



On Saturday, February 8, 2014 10:54:30 PM UTC-6, Michael wrote:
>
> I have had these on for about 100 miles now and they seem worse at 
> stopping the bike than the original black pads that came with my Tektro 
> R559 brakes.
>
> Anyone here use these pads? Do they work well for you, or are these not 
> good and should I look elsewhere?
>
> Maybe I should just give them some more break in time?
>
> Thanks for any info.
>

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[RBW] Re: Anyone using the RBW Yokozuna salmon pads?

[Marc Irwin]

I really like them, I find them a lot more effective in wet weather than 
either the original Tektro or Koolstop.  They feel more solid also, that's 
what I have always liked about the original Matthauser.

Marc

On Saturday, February 8, 2014 11:54:30 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote:
>
> I have had these on for about 100 miles now and they seem worse at 
> stopping the bike than the original black pads that came with my Tektro 
> R559 brakes.
>
> Anyone here use these pads? Do they work well for you, or are these not 
> good and should I look elsewhere?
>
> Maybe I should just give them some more break in time?
>
> Thanks for any info.
>

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Re: [RBW] another new Nitto rear rack?

[Antonioni Vicente]

Why all the tombstone-hate?!

I personally love the thing.  In conjunction with my one and only large 
sackville, life is waaayyy easier mounting the bag itself.  The ol' tomb 
squares the bag up nicely for zip-tying.

I know the write up says the leather cut out on the bag and the "tombstone" 
on the rack do little in terms of security/stability, but i beg to differ.

For example, when you're making a quick day of SF to SC, large sackville 
stuffed and you find once you roll into Santa Cruz that you were so stoked 
to get off of Bart and get the ride underway that you COMEPLETELY forgot to 
secure both the straps to the saddle loops AND the zip ties from 
below...nonetheless everything is safe, snug and sound right where you left 
it!

Three cheers for the tombstone!

On Friday, February 7, 2014 12:11:29 PM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
> My order is going in right now.  (Hmmm, what am I going to spend the $15 
> necessary to top up to free shipping levels on?)
>
>
> I splurged on a pair of sackville hubshiners on my last order.  If that 
> doesn't get you there, then hot pink Newbaums!
>
>

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[RBW] WTB/WTT: 48 NOODLE

[Antonioni Vicente]

I've got Nitto M'stash, the XO-2 stock m'stash, Soma Oxford & Soma Sparrow 
for trade-ability.

Happy to do cash or partial trade or whateva.

Thanks!

In Portland, OR, fyi...

Ant

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[RBW] Re: Best Rainy footwear/boots

[Antonioni Vicente]

Someone tell me about this seal skin, please!

On Friday, February 7, 2014 3:19:49 PM UTC-8, Michael Williams wrote:
>
> Hey all,  so we've finally started getting some rain here in the Bay Area. 
>   I like commuting in the rain and have a pretty good poncho setup,   but 
> Ive always used regular sneakers and some sort of 'waterproof' shoe cover, 
>   but thats just not cutting it.   What are peoples favorite dry boots for 
> riding and  wearing around??   thanks in advance!   -Mike
>

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[RBW] Re: Sam Takes Flight Ride with an Ostrich...

[Michael]

>
> Tony,
>

No commuting for a long time now. I don't like riding on salt, and as you 
know, with the weekly snows its just been a mess.  Just want the bike to 
run good come spring, so I think I will try to stick to the Trails until 
then.

Lots of people ride in the salt and I get conflicting reports. Some say 
their bikes do fine, others say the bikes get trashed. I am not worried 
about the frame, just drivetrain components and wheels. RBW said salt is 
hard on their build parts. I have fenders, but there is so much salt you 
see it billowing up behind cars, etc. Builds up on shoulders. Looks like 
sand all over.

Anyway, I am happy with doing training rides on the BWI MUPS. That was my 
main concern with the century coming up in May. I'll hopefully get back to 
commuting come springtime!

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[RBW] Re: Sam Takes Flight Ride with an Ostrich...

[Michael]

>
> Ron,
>

Ouch! That sounds bad. I am surprised the allergy meds don't last longer.I 
would think they would keep circulating in your system even though some 
residual got sweated out. Is it seasonal, or are you affected year round?

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[RBW] Re: Sam Takes Flight Ride with an Ostrich...

[hsmitham]

Michael,

Enjoyed the photograph's. That Emu is amazing. Glad you were able to get 
out especially after three weeks. I can't stand being off the bike that 
long.

~Hugh

On Saturday, February 8, 2014 4:54:48 PM UTC-8, Michael wrote:
>
> View the set here:
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/70237737@N00/12396292693/in/set-72157640701338654
>
> Anyway, 25 miles around the BWI Trail. 31-33 degrees. Cloudy. Wool.cotton 
> layers. Fleece hat. Regular use gloves. I had a great time.
> I was glad to ride as I haven't in three weeks because the roads around me 
> are trashed lately.
> But I figured I'd drive over to the trail and get a triaining ride in for 
> the Six Pillars Century ride in Maryland I hope to go on in May if the 
> trail looked unsalted and clear.
> It was a comfortable and fun ride. Not many people outside.
> Rounded a corner and came across this Ostrich.
>

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[RBW] Re: Rain Ride with My Quickbeam

[hsmitham]

Eric,

Has it been heavy rain or drizzle? Love that QB.

~Hugh

On Saturday, February 8, 2014 7:12:29 PM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote:
>
> Finally some rain here in Northern California! 
>
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Rain Ride with My Quickbeam

[Eric Norris]

Mostly rain yesterday. Worst part was the wind--mostly in my face all the way 
on a one-way ride.

Also re-learned the lesson that no rain gear will keep you dry. Even with full 
fenders and a front mud flap that almost drags on the ground, my feet were 
sloshing within a few miles. Wool socks, thankfully, kept them warm. Up top, my 
Showers Pass Elite kept me dry-er, but the wool layer underneath again kept me 
reasonably warm even after it got damp. Other than solid plastic sheeting, 
nothing keeps all the rain out ... and solid plastic creates its own rainstorm 
inside.

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On Feb 9, 2014, at 9:06 AM, hsmitham  wrote:

> Eric,
> 
> Has it been heavy rain or drizzle? Love that QB.
> 
> ~Hugh
> 
> On Saturday, February 8, 2014 7:12:29 PM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote:
> Finally some rain here in Northern California! 
> 
> 
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Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Takes Flight Ride with an Ostrich...

[Tony DeFilippo]

The salt is definitely a mess, and the wet melty snow/ice/salt mix is even
worse.  From a frame perspective, I've been pretty good about wiping down
the frames and fenders help a ton... I really see no point in staying off
the trails from a frame/finish perspective unless the bike is more a
collectable than a vehicle/tool.  All my bikes fall into the latter
category at least so far.  On the drive train it'll be interesting to see
how my 9 speed setup fairs as it has been out in the messiest conditions.
 Shifting, at least w/ friction hasn't suffered and other than normal
weekly cleaning I'm not lathering extra care.  Maybe it'll prompt an early
chain replacement or some extra breakdown/servicing of the RD pulleys.

On drivetrains I've been giving serious thought to trying to go 8 speed
across the board, my bikes, wife's bikes... I've got 10 and 9 speed right
now and having the different chain/chainring/cassette standards bothers my
sensibilities (completely arbitrary sensibilities! :) ).  We'll see.

Of the riders I meet up with for Friday Coffee in DC (large group) many
have winter bikes/drive trains but there is about an equal amount who are
riding their 'best bike' year round.

Tony



On Sun, Feb 9, 2014 at 12:04 PM, hsmitham  wrote:

> Michael,
>
> Enjoyed the photograph's. That Emu is amazing. Glad you were able to get
> out especially after three weeks. I can't stand being off the bike that
> long.
>
> ~Hugh
>
>
> On Saturday, February 8, 2014 4:54:48 PM UTC-8, Michael wrote:
>>
>> View the set here:
>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/70237737@N00/12396292693/in/
>> set-72157640701338654
>>
>> Anyway, 25 miles around the BWI Trail. 31-33 degrees. Cloudy. Wool.cotton
>> layers. Fleece hat. Regular use gloves. I had a great time.
>> I was glad to ride as I haven't in three weeks because the roads around
>> me are trashed lately.
>> But I figured I'd drive over to the trail and get a triaining ride in for
>> the Six Pillars Century ride in Maryland I hope to go on in May if the
>> trail looked unsalted and clear.
>> It was a comfortable and fun ride. Not many people outside.
>> Rounded a corner and came across this Ostrich.
>>
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[RBW] Re: Anyone using the RBW Yokozuna salmon pads?

[Coconutbill]

First "upgraded" (IMO) the front brake pads to KoolStops. Noticeable 
improvement.
Recently did the same to the rear and noticed even better stopping power.

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[RBW] Re: Show me your albatrosses!

[Coconutbill]

For a while now, been using Cinelli gel-cork tape at the "grip" area , but 
I'll eventually go to the Miesha's Grips chilling in my parts bin.
I'd recommend those, or if you want something more squishy, the  ESI foam 
grips - (which are on my Boscos), are pretty solid and sold at most LBSs.

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[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for tandems?

[Michael Hechmer]

In addition to what Steve has noted there is also an issue of strength. 
 The captain needs to keep the bike upright while the stoker mounts and 
when at stops like traffic lights, where the pilot puts a foot down while 
the stoker stays clipped in.  This is easy as long as the bike remains 
perfectly vertical, but when it doesn't the person in front needs to be 
stronger enough to lift the bike and stoker back to vertical.  This argues 
for always putting the person with the most upper body strength in front 
and the person with the lower body weight in back.  You also always want 
the more experienced rider in front .  With a mixed team this usually turns 
out to be the male, but their are a few couples on the tandem@hobbes list 
with female captains.  Or blind stokers, which really makes the choice easy!

Michael

On Saturday, February 8, 2014 12:03:25 PM UTC-5, ted wrote:
>
> I am sure Jim knows well where of he speaks, so I count my wife and I as 
> very lucky to have gotten a used tandem that suits us fairly well for far 
> less than 5k, and through RBW no less. 
> What I don't get though, is why virtually no "enthusiastic" husbands seem 
> to let their wives drive. I can see over/around my wife better than she can 
> me, and I think she appreciates being able to drive more than I miss it. I 
> have read that there are tandem riding couples were the guy is the stoker, 
> but I have yet to see one on the road. 
>
> On Friday, February 7, 2014 2:06:37 AM UTC-8, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery 
> wrote:
>>
>> I have seen a lot of men spend a lot of futile money trying to get their 
>> wives on a tandem. As others have mentioned, the fit issues are often a 
>> real compromise (at best). Unless you're willing to pony up $5000-plus for 
>> a custom, your odds of finding a tandem that is comfortable for both of you 
>> is pretty slim. You can buy a quality used tandem for a song (from a 
>> formerly enthusiastic husband), and then spend many years and thousands of 
>> dollars trying to get it to fit. If you do that, you'll probably have to 
>> let go of your Rivendell aesthetic sensibilities and open yourself up to 
>> some new options for handlebars, etc.
>>
>> Tandems are not something you can dive into casually or cheaply and 
>> expect good results. Both husband and wife need to be fully on-board with 
>> the idea. If the stoker/wife is lukewarm on the idea, no amount of 
>> enthusiasm from the captain will make it work.
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: Any kindred spirits in Connecticut?

[Coconutbill]

There is potential for an E. Coast tour, if all goes accordingly. My plan 
is to visit the father in CT (Enfield) this summer
ship the bike out there, travel to NYC to see my brother (train), and 
continue down the coast (bike) to where my family lives in South FL. This 
is more of a dream than a reality, but hey, could happen. 

Here's a guy who knows where to ride in CT: 
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ep6xupcny1Q

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Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Takes Flight Ride with an Ostrich...

[Steve Palincsar]

On 02/09/2014 12:49 PM, Tony DeFilippo wrote:


On drivetrains I've been giving serious thought to trying to go 8 
speed across the board, my bikes, wife's bikes... I've got 10 and 9 
speed right now and having the different chain/chainring/cassette 
standards bothers my sensibilities (completely arbitrary 
sensibilities! :) ).  We'll see.




Don't do it -- unless by some rare chance the relatively few 8 speed 
gear combinations that are still available happen to meet your needs.  
There are many more choices in 9 speed, including many that don't have a 
(thoroughly ridiculous, unless you've got a 20" wheel) 11T in the 1st 
position.



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[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for tandems?

[ted]

Fair enough, but I think the notion of sufficiency is relevant here. One 
being stronger doesn't necessarily mean the other is not strong enough. The 
same goes for experience. 
See http://www.gtgtandems.com/tech/femcaptain.html for an alternative view.

ted

On Sunday, February 9, 2014 10:20:39 AM UTC-8, Michael Hechmer wrote:
>
> In addition to what Steve has noted there is also an issue of strength. 
>  The captain needs to keep the bike upright while the stoker mounts and 
> when at stops like traffic lights, where the pilot puts a foot down while 
> the stoker stays clipped in.  This is easy as long as the bike remains 
> perfectly vertical, but when it doesn't the person in front needs to be 
> stronger enough to lift the bike and stoker back to vertical.  This argues 
> for always putting the person with the most upper body strength in front 
> and the person with the lower body weight in back.  You also always want 
> the more experienced rider in front .  With a mixed team this usually turns 
> out to be the male, but their are a few couples on the tandem@hobbes list 
> with female captains.  Or blind stokers, which really makes the choice easy!
>
> Michael
>
> On Saturday, February 8, 2014 12:03:25 PM UTC-5, ted wrote:
>>
>> I am sure Jim knows well where of he speaks, so I count my wife and I as 
>> very lucky to have gotten a used tandem that suits us fairly well for far 
>> less than 5k, and through RBW no less. 
>> What I don't get though, is why virtually no "enthusiastic" husbands seem 
>> to let their wives drive. I can see over/around my wife better than she can 
>> me, and I think she appreciates being able to drive more than I miss it. I 
>> have read that there are tandem riding couples were the guy is the stoker, 
>> but I have yet to see one on the road. 
>>
>> On Friday, February 7, 2014 2:06:37 AM UTC-8, Jim Thill - Hiawatha 
>> Cyclery wrote:
>>>
>>> I have seen a lot of men spend a lot of futile money trying to get their 
>>> wives on a tandem. As others have mentioned, the fit issues are often a 
>>> real compromise (at best). Unless you're willing to pony up $5000-plus for 
>>> a custom, your odds of finding a tandem that is comfortable for both of you 
>>> is pretty slim. You can buy a quality used tandem for a song (from a 
>>> formerly enthusiastic husband), and then spend many years and thousands of 
>>> dollars trying to get it to fit. If you do that, you'll probably have to 
>>> let go of your Rivendell aesthetic sensibilities and open yourself up to 
>>> some new options for handlebars, etc.
>>>
>>> Tandems are not something you can dive into casually or cheaply and 
>>> expect good results. Both husband and wife need to be fully on-board with 
>>> the idea. If the stoker/wife is lukewarm on the idea, no amount of 
>>> enthusiasm from the captain will make it work.
>>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Anyone using the RBW Yokozuna salmon pads?

[dougP]

Yes, they are on my wife's Atlantis, and work well.  She doesn't have a 
strong grip and these improved the braking quite a bit.

dougP

On Saturday, February 8, 2014 8:54:30 PM UTC-8, Michael wrote:
>
> I have had these on for about 100 miles now and they seem worse at 
> stopping the bike than the original black pads that came with my Tektro 
> R559 brakes.
>
> Anyone here use these pads? Do they work well for you, or are these not 
> good and should I look elsewhere?
>
> Maybe I should just give them some more break in time?
>
> Thanks for any info.
>

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[RBW] Re: Loving Tributes to Betty Foy

[dougP]

Maybe bike models are like celebrities in that they get more attention when 
they are gone?  For instance, a few years back we had a long thread about 
whether or not the Rambouillet was the "best Rivendell", and it had been 
out of production for some time.  So your inquiry about Betty may trigger 
others to share their thoughts about their experiences.  It's been fun to 
hear your enthusiasm for yours, and your timing on getting one was quite 
lucky. Hope we hear from other happy Betty owners.

dougP  

On Saturday, February 8, 2014 6:58:58 PM UTC-8, Cecily Walker wrote:
>
> I've read many loving tributes to Sams, Hilsens, Hunqapillars and other 
> Riv bikes over the last few years, but there is precious little writing out 
> there about the joys of owning and riding a Betty Foy. I'm familiar with 
> Lovely Bicycle's faint praise, and I've read and re-read the posts (and 
> seen the videos) from the women of Let's Go Ride a Bike, but I've always 
> found it odd that there isn't a lot out there about the history of the 
> Betty Foy, the fun people have had in the saddle, or musings about what the 
> Foy has meant to the lucky woman (or man) who owns one. Even Rivendell's 
> site is scant when it comes to copy about the Foy, saying only that you can 
> do equally well on a Betty Foy what you can do on a Sam. That's the 
> equivalent of saying "Yeah, so's your sister." 
>
> And now that Betty Foy (and her brother Yves) are nearing the end of their 
> model lives, I fear that I'll never learn all there is to learn, or read 
> all there is to read about this bike that I've come to love so much. Unless 
> I write it myself, of course...
>
> Feeling thinky on a Saturday night,
> Cecily 
>

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[RBW] Re: Anyone using the RBW Yokozuna salmon pads?

[Brewster Fong]

On Sunday, February 9, 2014 9:57:33 AM UTC-8, Coconutbill wrote:
>
> First "upgraded" (IMO) the front brake pads to KoolStops. Noticeable 
> improvement.
> Recently did the same to the rear and noticed even better stopping power.
>

Are these yokozuna the same as the koostop salmon pads? Both are 
rust/salmon color? I run koolstop salmons and really like them. They work 
as advertise and are "easy" on the rims. Of course, standard disclaimer - 
YMMV! Good Luck! 

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[RBW] Re: Anyone using the RBW Yokozuna salmon pads?

[Michael]

>
> I have been setting up my own brakes for a while now, and never had probs 
> with stock, or Kool Stops.
>
If they don't brake in soon, (ha ha) I may try Kool Stops.
I might run a little sandpaper over them first to refresh the pad surface.
I'll double check the alignment and everything, too. 

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[RBW] Re: Sam Takes Flight Ride with an Ostrich...

[Michael]

>
> I am really happy with my 9-speed stock cassette on my Sam.
>
Gears are close enough that they get me the relief I need without going too 
far. And the friction shifting works great.

I have a 10 speed on the Bleriot that has been harder to shift.
I would like to try 8 sometime.
I think 7 the gears would be too far apart, but then, everyone did fine on 
5,6, an 7 for decades.

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[RBW] Re: Anyone using the RBW Yokozuna salmon pads?

[Ron Mc]

I believe the salmon compound on Kool Stop or Yokozuna is the same as the 
original Matthauser.  

On Sunday, February 9, 2014 4:21:01 PM UTC-6, Brewster Fong wrote:
>
>
>
> On Sunday, February 9, 2014 9:57:33 AM UTC-8, Coconutbill wrote:
>>
>> First "upgraded" (IMO) the front brake pads to KoolStops. Noticeable 
>> improvement.
>> Recently did the same to the rear and noticed even better stopping power.
>>
>
> Are these yokozuna the same as the koostop salmon pads? Both are 
> rust/salmon color? I run koolstop salmons and really like them. They work 
> as advertise and are "easy" on the rims. Of course, standard disclaimer - 
> YMMV! Good Luck! 
>

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[RBW] Re: Anyone using the RBW Yokozuna salmon pads?

[Brewster Fong]

Thanks! It is interesting that yokozuna chooses to copy the kool stop 
salmon pad. Perhaps yokozuna purchases them from koolstop?

What I really like about yokozuna are their cables! One of the local LBSs 
sells single strands of yokozuna der cables for $3. That's the best deal 
around for a very well made cable. The LBS, who is an authorized Campy Pro 
shop, thinks the yokozuna cable is the best in the business and better than 
Campy! That's saying something! Good Luck!


On Sunday, February 9, 2014 2:45:11 PM UTC-8, Ron Mc wrote:
>
> I believe the salmon compound on Kool Stop or Yokozuna is the same as the 
> original Matthauser.  
>
> On Sunday, February 9, 2014 4:21:01 PM UTC-6, Brewster Fong wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sunday, February 9, 2014 9:57:33 AM UTC-8, Coconutbill wrote:
>>>
>>> First "upgraded" (IMO) the front brake pads to KoolStops. Noticeable 
>>> improvement.
>>> Recently did the same to the rear and noticed even better stopping power.
>>>
>>
>> Are these yokozuna the same as the koostop salmon pads? Both are 
>> rust/salmon color? I run koolstop salmons and really like them. They work 
>> as advertise and are "easy" on the rims. Of course, standard disclaimer - 
>> YMMV! Good Luck! 
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: Sam Takes Flight Ride with an Ostrich...

[Ron Mc]

Hi Michael, No mountain cedar is a winter thing - they "pop" - literally 
with sound - and spread their pollen with winter cold fronts.  It doesn't 
hit me until its really heavy.  It's almost over, but the pollen hangs 
around as dust and tires kick it up.  I rode again today and the ride was 
great, Stans adventure and all, but tonight I was congested until I got 
home to decongestant spray.  But had a great afternoon also, with 9-ball, 
killer white pizza with prosciutto and kalamata olives, and a couple of 
winter home brews.   

On Sunday, February 9, 2014 10:59:55 AM UTC-6, Michael wrote:
>
> Ron,
>>
>
> Ouch! That sounds bad. I am surprised the allergy meds don't last longer.I 
> would think they would keep circulating in your system even though some 
> residual got sweated out. Is it seasonal, or are you affected year round?
>

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[RBW] Re: Best Rainy footwear/boots

[Bill]

My Sunday paper comes in a long thin plastic bag that fits snugly over my 
MTB shoes.  I've saved enough to have a nice supply.   A couple of rubber 
bands holds the top and loose parts in check.   I can easily snap in and 
out of SPD pedals without fooling with cutting holes in the sole part. 
 Works well and I always carry a pair when I lose at outsmarting the 
weather forecaster.

On Friday, February 7, 2014 6:19:49 PM UTC-5, Michael Williams wrote:
>
> Hey all,  so we've finally started getting some rain here in the Bay Area. 
>   I like commuting in the rain and have a pretty good poncho setup,   but 
> Ive always used regular sneakers and some sort of 'waterproof' shoe cover, 
>   but thats just not cutting it.   What are peoples favorite dry boots for 
> riding and  wearing around??   thanks in advance!   -Mike
>

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[RBW] Re: Yes, another winter For Sale post: Carradice, Carradice-esque, Exustar touring shoes, Ibex wool bike shorts, frame pump.

[Shawn Granton]

*UPDATE: *Everything is *SOLD.* Thanks for playing!

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Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal February S240 poll.

[Hugh Smitham]

So here we are the 9th of February already and before we know it we'll be
buying candy and flowers for our loved one's...and then there's the notion
of an S240 at the end of the month. I'm bumping it one last time to see if
there's any interest.

The idea was to do a ramble overnight out Ojai way...I've had interest from
Evan S, and Mike S. for this one but before I commit to traveling to
Ventura once again I'd be nice to have a few more folks on board. I think
an S240 like this begs for a small group.

So let me know if your in for February 28th & March 1st travelling by train
to Ventura. Refer to original post for the details I proposed. As usual the
idea is flexible to a point as long as we have a consensus.

Hope to see some of you fire side.

~Hugh

"Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep
moving." -- Albert Einstein

http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/




On Wed, Jan 29, 2014 at 11:55 AM, Hugh Smitham wrote:

> Rob,
>
> Thanks for the info I was hoping to hear from you. I hope you can make it
> as it's in your back yard but understand your business and family
> obligations may supersede involvement.
>
> I was going to and will reach out to chat about the various locations of
> interest.
>
> ~Hugh
>
> "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep
> moving." -- Albert Einstein
>
> http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/
>
>
>
>
> On Wed, Jan 29, 2014 at 11:26 AM, rperks  wrote:
>
>> I am not sure if I will be able to make it or not, but would put in a
>> strong vote for Casitas.  I made it into the part itself a couple of weeks
>> ago.  There are plenty of back roads, out and backs to get supplies, an
>> ghost town (water district claimed neighborhood, most houses are flattened)
>> to explore for those not afraid to jump fences, and all manner of pleasant
>> stuff.  Denison is nice enough but not as much diversion for how close it
>> is to town(s).
>>
>> Rob
>>
>>
>> On Tuesday, January 28, 2014 10:45:57 AM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote:
>>
>>> Truly.
>>>
>>> ~Hugh
>>>
>>> "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep
>>> moving." -- Albert Einstein
>>>
>>> http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Tue, Jan 28, 2014 at 10:07 AM, sameness  wrote:
>>>
  Are you just regrouping in the old family haunts before moving to the
> West side of Los Angeles?
>

 Yep, in a bit of a holding pattern down here in Rancho Bernardo until
 my place up north is ready in a couple of weeks.

 Lake Hodges trails are right out my backyard, so there are worse
 problems to have.


 Jeff Hagedorn
 San Diego, CA USA

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[RBW] Re: FS: 60 cm SimpleOne complete bike

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

Sold

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[RBW] Re: Show me your albatrosses!

[Cecily Walker]

I use Ergon GPI Biokork grips because I need a wider platform to protect my 
joints: http://www.ergon-bike.com/us/en/product/gp1-biokork

I get the look and feel of cork with a little extra cushioning. My wrists 
don't hurt at all anymore since getting these. 

On Saturday, February 8, 2014 8:00:38 PM UTC-8, David Stein wrote:
>
> Awesome setups. I have a trek 650b conversion I'm finishing with an upside 
> down mustache bar. Curious, for those running grips (not tape) what kind of 
> grips do you use, where is a a good place to pick some up outside of the 
> usual box store / mtn bike type grips?
>
> On Thursday, February 6, 2014 3:42:55 PM UTC-8, Conway Bennett wrote:
>>
>> Captain Conway in Chicago here.  I'm an avid reader of the group but a 
>> sporadic poster.  In any case I'm a sucker for riv sales campaign so I'm 
>> the new owner of some albatrosses which will steering my beloved riv'd out 
>> cross check.  So, can all you proud alba mommas and poppas send your flickr 
>> hot links for inspiration?
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Loving Tributes to Betty Foy

[Cecily Walker]

I hope so, doug. I was looking at photos of the Cheviot on the Blug last 
night thinking as nice as it is, it doesn't make my heart flutter the way 
my Betty Foy does. Even though it took years to save up for it, I'm glad I 
got one when I did. 

On Sunday, February 9, 2014 12:40:47 PM UTC-8, dougP wrote:
>
> Maybe bike models are like celebrities in that they get more attention 
> when they are gone?  For instance, a few years back we had a long thread 
> about whether or not the Rambouillet was the "best Rivendell", and it had 
> been out of production for some time.  So your inquiry about Betty may 
> trigger others to share their thoughts about their experiences.  It's been 
> fun to hear your enthusiasm for yours, and your timing on getting one was 
> quite lucky. Hope we hear from other happy Betty owners.
>
> dougP  
>
> On Saturday, February 8, 2014 6:58:58 PM UTC-8, Cecily Walker wrote:
>>
>> I've read many loving tributes to Sams, Hilsens, Hunqapillars and other 
>> Riv bikes over the last few years, but there is precious little writing out 
>> there about the joys of owning and riding a Betty Foy. I'm familiar with 
>> Lovely Bicycle's faint praise, and I've read and re-read the posts (and 
>> seen the videos) from the women of Let's Go Ride a Bike, but I've always 
>> found it odd that there isn't a lot out there about the history of the 
>> Betty Foy, the fun people have had in the saddle, or musings about what the 
>> Foy has meant to the lucky woman (or man) who owns one. Even Rivendell's 
>> site is scant when it comes to copy about the Foy, saying only that you can 
>> do equally well on a Betty Foy what you can do on a Sam. That's the 
>> equivalent of saying "Yeah, so's your sister." 
>>
>> And now that Betty Foy (and her brother Yves) are nearing the end of 
>> their model lives, I fear that I'll never learn all there is to learn, or 
>> read all there is to read about this bike that I've come to love so much. 
>> Unless I write it myself, of course...
>>
>> Feeling thinky on a Saturday night,
>> Cecily 
>>
>

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