[RBW] Re: wool-friendly detergents for HE washers

Thanks very much, everybody, for your suggestions. It's good to know there are plenty of options. -br On Mon, Jul 27, 2009 at 1:26 PM, Bill Rhea wrote: > I recently got a new High Efficiency washer to replace our 15+ year- > old Kenmore when it died. > Because of their low water use and the w

[RBW] Saluki FS - not mine

http://sfbay.en.craigslist.org/pen/bik/1296164564.html Beautiful... someone buy it now! Wish it was a 62... but maybe glad it's not! -- 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

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam crankset

Thanks everyone for your answers. I thought I thought I would update the group as to my final choices. I needed a 41t ring, so that excluded the pure track cranks with 144bcd, where the smallest ring I found was 46t. The suggestions about double cranks pointed me towards a JIS double, and the Sug

[RBW] Re: Head Tube Measurement for the Sam?

Thanks! I know, I know. I'm finally about to buy a new riv and I'm just worried it won't work out! Thanks for measuring. If I still lived in Mpls I'd buy it from you guys. Brynnar On Jul 30, 5:52 pm, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > Brynnar, stop worrying and get the 56. With m'bars,

[RBW] Re: Head Tube Measurement for the Sam?

Brynnar, stop worrying and get the 56. With m'bars, you'll want to err on the side of a shorter TT anyway. But, since you asked, 19 cm. On Jul 30, 3:53 pm, swenindy wrote: > I'm close to pulling the trigger on a Sam but I'm worried that I'm > right in the middle of the 56/60 size.    If someone

[RBW] Head Tube Measurement for the Sam?

I'm close to pulling the trigger on a Sam but I'm worried that I'm right in the middle of the 56/60 size.If someone could measure the head tube of the 56cm frame I think it might help me decide (or show me where this info is on the riv site?). I know it's not exact but I think it may help to

[RBW] Re: Bleriot Head Tube -Touch Up Color

on 7/29/09 1:25 PM, rwanda at lumiere1...@gmail.com wrote: > Anyone have a suggestion for touch up for the "cream" color on the > head-tube? I have a pretty good color match for the"blue" of the rest > of the bike but i just got a prick in the head-tube paint I haven't really had much feedbac

[RBW] Photos of mixte.

http://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/ForSale03# 1. Fenders are probably throwaways; the front rubs slightly on the tire, and I cut the rear too much and riveted over my cuts. 2. The right chainstay has been dented for crank clearance. On Thu, J

[RBW] Re: Shoe recommendations for pedaling free.

Mike, I have Grip Kings on my Hillborne and I've been wearing Lands End beach trekkers with them and they work well. They provide more support than most sandals but are not as heavy as hiking shoes. Also you can wear with or without sox and there's plenty of vents to keep your dogs cool. Tom

[RBW] Re: Shoe recommendations for pedaling free.

I have used Keen H2O sandals with the RBW sneaker pedals. Works great at least for around town. soles are stiff enough but the sandals are good for walking.     Jim D.   Massachusetts --- On Thu, 7/30/09, Mike wrote: From: Mike Subject: [RBW] Re: Shoe recommendations for pedaling free. To: "

[RBW] Re: Shoe recommendations for pedaling free.

For sandals, I like these: http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Mion-by-Keen-Mens-Hiking-Sandals-size-12-M-Euro-46_W0QQitemZ230362054196QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Men_s_Shoes?hash=item35a2a5fe34&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 They have significantly more support than other products such as Keen (the insole molds to your fo

[RBW] Re: Shoe recommendations for pedaling free.

I have been very happy with my Keen sandals, wool sox and Grip Kings. We have had an extended dry spell in Seattle, so I don't yet have experience in the rain. Art Lewy On Jul 29, 2009, at 8:19 PM, Mike wrote: > > So I'm thinking I'll use my Grip King pedals for my upcoming tour. I'm > cu

[RBW] Bleriot Head Tube -Touch Up Color

Hi, Anyone have a suggestion for touch up for the "cream" color on the head-tube? I have a pretty good color match for the"blue" of the rest of the bike but i just got a prick in the head-tube paint thanks robert --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this messag

[RBW] Re: Rivendell racks

I've been searching all over for a full sized front rack for a vintage MTB I use for errands so I could mount a full sized basket to the front. Blackburn still sells one but only in England (?), luckily I just found one through the bicycle forums for $30 shipped. The Nitto rack price is outlandi

[RBW] Re: Another S24O done

That looks like a blast. Man, I miss Minnesota. I'm currently looking for route ideas for overnight trips riding out of the north side of Indianapolis. Finally found a decent route to the farm land, but it's still pretty far to a campground. Oh, and I'm still attempting to do this on a quickbe

[RBW] Re: Shoe recommendations for pedaling free.

FWIW, I like Sperry, Bass, and Timberland slipons, but I use them with clips and straps on MKS platforms and on track and quill pedals. (For the latter, I sometimes insert a very stiff innersole to reduce pressure from the cage on thin vibram soles.) I don't tour, though, but MKS platforms and slip

[RBW] Re: Shoe recommendations for pedaling free.

I have toured both clipless and free and, for me, free is much better. If Tevas dont work for you and you want to use sandals, try Chaco. They are much more supportive and much stiffer than the Tevas. I love my Chacos and cant say enough good things about them. Most Chaco owners are fanatical. I t

[RBW] Re: FS: Mixty Fixty -- 20" c-c, 21" c-t

I neglected to mention frame size: 20"/51 cm c-c, 53 c-t. Effective tt is about 54cm c-c, and it has a very high head tube. Will post photos this evening. On Thu, Jul 30, 2009 at 9:41 AM, Bruce wrote: > What is the frame size Patrick? > > -- > *From:* PATRICK MOORE >

[RBW] Re: Grant Peterson quoted in Dwell magazine

Thanks for posting this. I picked up a Dwell over the weekend and was going to comment, but got carried away with other things. At first I missed Grant's ever subtle humor as he suggested the industry was looking to create a completely recylcable bike. Then as I read on to the comments about ma

[RBW] Re: Grant Peterson quoted in Dwell magazine

Apologies -- this link to Flickr will work. http://tinyurl.com/n8tqdz --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com T

[RBW] FS: Mixty Fixty

I really don't need a second grocery bike, and the 80s Nishiki Custom Sport is the one to go. Quite a nice frame, per the sticker: butted chromo. Paint decent, not excellent. All bearings overhauled. $150 plus shipping in CONUS. Photos to follow. Includes Burley Piccolo rack -- almost as stiff as t

[RBW] Re: Shoe recommendations for pedaling free.

Hey Mike, I feel the beauty of the GK's is they allow you to wear whatever shoes your feet like. I pretty much live in Chaco sandals and Simple sneakers and both work just fine with the pedals. My touring partner wears the female version of the Patagonia shoes you're looking at, and she loves '

[RBW] Re: 'poor man's noodles'

I don't understand. On Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 3:37 PM, William Henderson wrote: > > always sigh when i see this > > http://bellingham.craigslist.org/bik/1295683226.html > > (see top-left pic) > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subs

[RBW] Re: Shoe recommendations for pedaling free.

Yes, in the heel especially, which I like as it helps prevent heel rub on the crank arm. From: Mike Samba... If I remember correctly they run narrow. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Shoe recommendations for pedaling free.

Thanks for all the recommendations. I wish I could wear Tevas but they don't seem to work for me on the bike. I may give them a brief try this weekend. It would be great if they work. And thanks for the Samba recommendation. I actually live right down the street from Addidas in Portland. Maybe I'l

[RBW] Re: Shoe recommendations for pedaling free.

I've done a lot of riding in Teva sandals (I prefer to wear them with smartwool socks) and in some Keen slip ons (same socks). Neither has a stiff sole. I think it's wrong to assume that a stiff sole is desirable in this case. A soft, flexy sole is more comfortable, allows you to feel the pedal un

[RBW] Re: Shoe recommendations for pedaling free.

>Mike wrote: Thanks everyone, these are good suggestions. I'm >thinking of >trying >these: http://www.patagonia.com/web/us/product/mens-bagley-shoe?>p=79565- Mike - I rode an entire brevet series in those exact shoes. They've held up amazingly well through lots of rain, snow and muck. and I fi

[RBW] Re: Grant Peterson quoted in Dwell magazine

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[RBW] Re: Rivendell racks

That's remarkable. Looks like you had a rod along for the trip too. Excellent set of photos. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-b

[RBW] Grant Peterson quoted in Dwell magazine

Sept 2009 issue, p. 106, http://tinyurl.com/n7qf95 (see the "transportation" column). --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@goo

[RBW] Re: Shoe recommendations for pedaling free.

Mike: I saw Addidas Samba Millenium indoor soccer shoes recommended here, and tried a pair. I like them a lot for riding. WIth Grip Kings (MKS Lambdas) no strap is needed for efficient comfortable pedaling. With MKS Sylvan Touring, I prefer Power Grips. I do pull up (with hip flexors) when usi

[RBW] Re: Shoe recommendations for pedaling free.

Mike, I prefer something with a stiff sole that breaths (summer) or something with a stiff sole that is warm (winter). If you are not using clips the external shape of the shoe shouldn't matter much. Angus On Jul 29, 11:32 pm, Mike wrote: > Thanks everyone, these are good suggestions. I'm thi