[RBW] Re: Rough Riders Rally: photos, roster, awards winners, and more

On Jul 26, 2:27 pm, "XO-1.org Rough Riders" wrote: > Sadly and surprisingly, only one Rivendell was in attendance. I dunno, doesn't look very sad to me ;^) All hail the Bleriot! http://www.adventurecorps.com/rrr/2010/show02/pages/DSC04664.html http://www.adventurecorps.com/rrr/2010/show

Re: [RBW] Re: Weekend riding, camping, and cowboy shirts!

Very cool--thanks. Definitely have to try that! Rob in Seattle On Jul 26, 2010, at 7:01 AM, jinxed wrote: On Jul 25, 10:56 pm, Rob Harrison wrote: Looks and sounds like a fabulous weekend. Tell me about the hikaru dorodango. (My wife translated for me.) Does it fire and glaze, like ceramic

[RBW] Re: Wanted: very small Rivish/bobish bike (42-45cm seat-tube)

My wife is just shy of 5'2", and she rides a 46cm Surly Long Haul Trucker (they also make it in a 42cm). We commute together over a mix of pavement, gravel, and single track, and the bike does well on all of it. I built it up with very light rims, a Tubus Cargo rack, plastic fenders, and 26x1.6"

[RBW] Re: How to best mount a light on a Mark's Rack?

Here are some photos of a B&M light attached to my QB, which at the time had a Mark's PlatRack (works the same on just the Mark's w/o the PR): http://picasaweb.google.com/Wheelsmith91/QuickbeamWithAMarkSPlatrack# I modified a piece of rack mounting hardware I had in my toolbox to accomplish this.

Re: [RBW] Re: Rough Riders Rally: photos, roster, awards winners, and more

Loved the tandems! That's great. On Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 3:50 PM, Patrick in VT wrote: > On Jul 26, 5:27 pm, "XO-1.org Rough Riders" > wrote: > > awesome! great pics. i have to find a way to get this event on the > calendar. > > mean looking bleriot in there - well equipped. that rawland wit

Re: [RBW] Re: Touring gear list advice

In a pinch... On Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 10:09 PM, Rob Harrison wrote: > LOL, well, I *do* have that third water bottle cage on the Saluki > > Can you burn that stuff in an alcohol stove? > > :) > > > > On Jul 26, 2010, at 9:10 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > > Believe me, I was fondling one at Rive

[RBW] Re: Touring gear list advice

That was one particularly appropriate facts about my S24O on Mt Diablo Saturday night: $30 campsite, $30 bottle of wine. On Jul 26, 7:46 pm, doug peterson wrote: > What this world needs is a 15 mm pedal wrench on one end with a bottle > opener on the other.  When was the last time you found a 9/

Re: [RBW] Re: Touring gear list advice

LOL, well, I *do* have that third water bottle cage on the Saluki Can you burn that stuff in an alcohol stove? :) On Jul 26, 2010, at 9:10 PM, cyclotourist wrote: Believe me, I was fondling one at River City in PDX just a short two weeks ago... but it's the proprietary cage you have to

Re: [RBW] Re: Wanted: very small Rivish/bobish bike (42-45cm seat-tube)

The soma buena vista comes in a 42cm size. The salsa vaya comes in a 50cm although according to the geometry chart, the seat tube measures 45cm. Both use 26" (559mm) wheels. http://www.somafab.com/bvista.html http://salsacycles.com/bikes/vaya/frame/ On Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 9:27 PM, cyclotour

Re: [RBW] Re: Wanted: very small Rivish/bobish bike (42-45cm seat-tube)

Oops, that was a RBW'er in Fort Collins. Found an incredible nice 43.5cm custom made Hujsak bike built around 650c wheels. 'Nother good small bike is the Redline Conquest 24.

Re: [RBW] Re: Wanted: very small Rivish/bobish bike (42-45cm seat-tube)

Patience in looking for a used one, along w/ putting the All Hands On Deck call out on the RBW list is probably the best thing you can do. My friend's wife bought a very small (42cm) bike w/ 650c wheels due to a friend of a friend that knew about some bike for sale in Texas. On Mon, Jul 26, 2010

Re: [RBW] Re: Touring gear list advice

Believe me, I was fondling one at River City in PDX just a short two weeks ago... but it's the proprietary cage you have to buy that killed the deal :-( That and capacity. :-) On Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 8:58 PM, Rob Harrison wrote: > Ah, but this

[RBW] Re: Wanted: very small Rivish/bobish bike (42-45cm seat-tube)

The Hilborne comes in a 48. If a new Riv is too expensive, there are older road bikes available in small sizes if you keep your eyes peeled. My wife has an 80's Trek and a Fuso in 48 but neither are for sale. If I was small enough, I'd go for a Vitus like this: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/1

Re: [RBW] Replacement Cantilever Pad Choices

VO squeal free (squeak free?) work great for me--immediately stopped the squeaking and work as good as any other pad. They've also worn very well. I recommend them. --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org On Jul 26, 2010, at 3:04 PM, Garth wrote: > Greetings everyone

Re: [RBW] Re: Touring gear list advice

Ah, but this is so utterly elegant, for that. Rob in Seattle On Jul 26, 2010, at 5:59 PM, cyclotourist wrote: No corkscrew required. -- 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...@g

[RBW] Replacement Cantilever Pad Choices

Greetings everyone .. I'm in search of some smooth post cantilever pads, or even new brakes . that don't squeal and work at least good in if wet. I was all set to use a NOS pair of Suntour XC Pro canti's for the Bombadil, but the low profile's performance was not what I expected because t

Re: [RBW] Saturday morning mixed terrain ride report

*Beautiful* ride. Every time I see pics of the Bay Area I wonder what the heck I'm doing in Seattle Love the "cycle wear" pics--cracks me up! Really nice QB too. I am slowly being reeled in by this bike.the elegance, the simplicity...uh oh. Rob in Seattle On Jul 24, 2010, at 9:10

[RBW] Re: Wanted: very small Rivish/bobish bike (42-45cm seat-tube)

Reach is an issue for many small riders. Small bikes tend to have long effective top tubes in proportion to their other dimensions. They also tend to have steep seat tube angles -- so when the seat is pushed back to a good riding position, the reach is further increased. I'm a short rider (5' 2.5

[RBW] Re: Wanted: very small Rivish/bobish bike (42-45cm seat-tube)

Riv now makes a small Betty in a 47 cm. On Jul 26, 7:53 pm, Earl Grey wrote: > My friend has been riding a Fisher mountain bike for years (a 13") but > now wants a faster/more versatile bike for mixed and road riding and > commuting. Pretty much the only stock bikes that fit her are Terrys > (her

Re: [RBW] Re: Touring gear list advice

And it should be made of titanium. http://www.paragonmachineworks.com/storename/paragonmachineworks/dept/261321/ItemDetail-10464131.aspx Okay, not a pedal wrench, but it could be modified. On Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 7:46 PM, doug peterson wrote: > What this world needs is a 15 mm pedal wrench on o

[RBW] Wanted: very small Rivish/bobish bike (42-45cm seat-tube)

My friend has been riding a Fisher mountain bike for years (a 13") but now wants a faster/more versatile bike for mixed and road riding and commuting. Pretty much the only stock bikes that fit her are Terrys (her PBH is 67cm), and she isn't quite ready to drop $3000. Does anyone have a very small d

[RBW] Re: Touring gear list advice

What this world needs is a 15 mm pedal wrench on one end with a bottle opener on the other. When was the last time you found a 9/16" spindle? I have a nice collection of cheap cork screws, gathered on various tours. Can you believe 6 wine drinking cyclists & NO ONE thought to bring one? Guess w

[RBW] FS: Tweed Big Loafer w/rain cover

I am selling my tweed Big Loafer. It is in used good condition. It has seem a little rain, but still looks nice. There is some discoloration on the little D rings on the top, the snaps, and on the leather straps that go under the bag. Inside is clean. Here is a URL for pix: http://picasaweb.g

[RBW] Re: Touring gear list advice

My feet are starting to hurt for you. If you are doing any major mountain passes on your tour with a full load, have a pair of shoes with good stiff soles for those days. Cages are a real pain, they catch on things and for me they are mostly a pain in the foot. Platforms are OK for the flats, but s

Re: [RBW] Re: Touring gear list advice

No corkscrew required. On Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 4:42 PM, MichaelH wrote: > Jeez, do all of you travel without a corkscrew! I did that once and > found myself in the Maine woods trying to open a cabernet with a screw > driver. I swore

[RBW] Re: Seat Sgueaks!

On 26 July, 16:18, JimD wrote: > Not mine, the Riv's. > > I'm using a Brooks Swift and it is making noise. I'll characterize it   > as a leathery squeak. > I've lubricated and checked the fasteners and think this is a leather   > squeak not a rail to seat post or seat post to frame squeak. > > H

Re: [RBW] quieting the Shopsack

on 7/25/10 9:35 PM, Oliver S. at os...@pdx.edu wrote: > The medium Sackville Shopsack in the Wald basket has been wonderful. > Keeps things dry, easy to detach and bring into the store, nice > looking, easy to open and close, canvas feels nice, etc. But sometimes > the rattle from the "dog leash"

[RBW] Re: FS: Carradice Nelson (Green + Honey Leather Straps)

Sold. On Sun, Jul 25, 2010 at 2:32 PM, Curtis Schmitt wrote: > Asking $80 via PayPal shipped to CONUS. Photos available here: > http://picasaweb.google.com/curtisrschmitt/CarradiceNelsonForSale# -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gro

[RBW] Re: Seat Sgueaks!

As the others have stated, tighten judiciously, but not overtight, stripped bolts are a buz kill. If you can isolate it with certainty to the rear frame / leather interface than I have read of success with dry lubes such as graphite powder used by locksmiths. With the sadle removed, push the leat

Re: [RBW] Re: Touring gear list advice

Yeah, the ol' Aunt Jemima treatment ... always fun. http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/2604b1f638/stripes-aunt-jemima-treatment-from-stripesfan --Eric Sent from my iPad On Jul 26, 2010, at 4:50 PM, Anne Paulson wrote: > I bring along a wire whisk and a pancake turner too, but I don't think > of

Re: [RBW] Re: Touring gear list advice

On Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 4:42 PM, MichaelH wrote: > Jeez, do all of you travel without a corkscrew! I bring along a wire whisk and a pancake turner too, but I don't think of them as bike tools. -- -- Anne Paulson My hovercraft is full of eels -- You received this message because you are subs

[RBW] Re: Touring gear list advice

Jeez, do all of you travel without a corkscrew! I did that once and found myself in the Maine woods trying to open a cabernet with a screw driver. I swore never again. Now I always include a swiss army knife in my tool kit. There's only so much civilization I leave behind when I tour. michael

[RBW] Re: Touring gear list advice

Who you calling hypercracker? Bring a hypercracker. http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/stein-mini-lock/ On Jul 26, 3:54 pm, cm wrote: > I'd bring a leatherman, a bike tool, some chain lube, patch kit, 3 > spare tubes, chain pin, folding tire, and a GOOD bike pump that has a > gauge. > > To me

[RBW] Re: Touring gear list advice

I'd bring a leatherman, a bike tool, some chain lube, patch kit, 3 spare tubes, chain pin, folding tire, and a GOOD bike pump that has a gauge. To me that would be a dream tool/ repair kit. Get really comfortable with the patch kit and it will save you some $$$ and pump your tires up every morning

[RBW] Re: Rough Riders Rally: photos, roster, awards winners, and more

On Jul 26, 5:27 pm, "XO-1.org Rough Riders" wrote: awesome! great pics. i have to find a way to get this event on the calendar. mean looking bleriot in there - well equipped. that rawland with w/ SRAM Red/Edge comps looked the business too. good stuff!! -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Touring gear list advice

+1 for the Grip Kings. I've got a couple of years on mine & love 'em. Good grip even when wet. I usually wear a soft rubber soled shoe such as sandal or sneaker so that may help with the gription. I've also tried BMX pedals and I think anything with a lot of surface area & some aggressive grabby

[RBW] Re: wanted: Rambouillet ~ 58cm in orange

Haha! I'm 32 and in a Grad program at Northwestern. The class cost a ton! So I'm ready to do a 100 mile ride from Chicago to Milwaukee on Sunday & 100 miles back on Monday. And my mom tells me "oh honey, you better study"...did I mention I'm 32, far from high school! But I did as I was told, lik

[RBW] Re: wanted: Rambouillet ~ 58cm in orange

one betta is Jaxed Mash. http://bike.jaxed.com/cgi-bin/bike.cgi?cat=bik&itm=rivendell&fil=&state=&ps=&pe=&ys=&ye=&submit=+GO+ you can select any bike mfg by name and it searches all CL abnd EBAY sites. FWIW I had my finger on the trigger for that Ram , but decided to stay with my plan Quickbe

[RBW] Rough Riders Rally: photos, roster, awards winners, and more

Seven Slideshows, Full Roster, and Bike Show Award Winners from the Rough Riders Rally are now posted to the website: http://www.adventurecorps.com/rrr/2010/roster.html Sadly and surprisingly, only one Rivendell was in attendance. Yours in sport, Chris Kostman La Jolla, CA http://www.XO-1.org -

[RBW] Summer clean out

My turn to clean out the garage. The cranks are the Riv content, I know these have a lot of love on the older touring rigs. - Sugino AT cranks 170mm by 110 / 74: decent shape, the threads, spider and tapers are in great shape. The arms have some scrapes and dings, lots of rub from the straps or

Re: [RBW] Re: wanted: Rambouillet ~ 58cm in orange

Seriously, you need to learn how to procrastinate. Proper order of operations: craigslist: Rivendell eBay: Rivendell beer snack facebook/tv homework On Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 3:08 PM, rcnute wrote: > Let this be a lesson to surf ebay before and during homework. -- You received this message becau

[RBW] Re: wanted: Rambouillet ~ 58cm in orange

Let this be a lesson to surf ebay before and during homework. Ryan On Jul 25, 6:02 pm, Eric Wolforth wrote: > It just sold! I missed it while doing homework on a beautiful Sunday > afternoon! Argh! > > On Jul 25, 7:18 pm, rcnute wrote: > > > > > There's one on ebay. > > > Ryan > > > On Jul 25,

[RBW] Re: How to best mount a light on a Mark's Rack?

Have you tried one of these? http://www.velo-orange.com/volibrforraa.html I ordered one of those thingies. Took the nut off the nitto rack nut bolt and washer thingy, slipped thingy A onto the bolt part of thingy B. Reinstalled the bolt, put on the light. NOTE! You'll need to take the whatchamacall

[RBW] Re: Saturday morning mixed terrain ride report

Too bad you didn't just join us for the Rough Riders Rally. Coincidentally, we rode all those same trails, and more, for 36 miles and nearly 6,000' of ascent. On Jul 24, 9:10 pm, Lee wrote: > Hey all. I took the Quickbeam out on some trails in the Marin > Headlands this a.m. Here's the link to th

[RBW] Re: Saturday morning mixed terrain ride report

> Thanks for posting the pictures. Looks like you had a great ride. I've > done that very same loop many times but never on one my Rivs as I > wasn't yet into them when I lived there. I definitely miss the > Headlands and hope to get a chance to visit that loop on my Hilsen one > day. > > --mike (i

[RBW] FS: garage sale / final flog

Prices reduced on all remaining items... --- BARS * Nitto Randonneur B135 42cm, $20 http://www.flickr.com/photos/66275...@n00/tags/nittorandonneur/ * GB Maes bars, gold anod. sleeve, 38cm, $20 http://www.flickr.com/photos/66275...@n00/tags/gbmaes38cm/ * Profile bullhorns, 26.0, 42cm, $15: http:/

[RBW] Re: Touring gear list advice

Hi Ben, I think the suggestions you have for tools are great so far- I just have a comment on pedals. I'm currently 2600 miles into a 5000+ mile trans-continental trip from Boston MA to the west coast (and then hopefully down the coast) via northern Ontario (which was awesome)!I'm at the pub

[RBW] Re: Ms Foy for my wife

+1 on the 1x9 mentioned earlier. Unless you have really big hills a 1x9 with a 11-34 and a 40t ring ought to cover your wife in most instances. Now to the important stuff, get a nice basket for the front of Mz. Foy. I built up a mixte for my wife last year for her 40th and what she loves most ab

[RBW] Re: Touring gear list advice

On Jul 26, 11:29 am, JoelMatthews wrote: > Agree with the others, good mini-pump is better than CO2 for longer > trips. > Tubes leak air, so you'll want to top up tires every couple days. Get a pump with a hose on it, Lezyne or Topeak. That way you can add 10 psi to the tire while it is on the

[RBW] Re: Saturday morning mixed terrain ride report

Jim's forward crouching tip works very well. Another tip is to sit on tip of saddle to shift your COG forward on steeper sections. Sometimes too much weight on rear can cause it to spin out contrary to what most people think. WTB makes a little hook on the front of their saddles just for that purpo

[RBW] Re: Saturday morning mixed terrain ride report

On Jul 24, 11:27 pm, CycloFiend wrote: > There's a technique in body position that will help keep the rear wheel > weighted. Kind of a crouch position where you are out of the saddle, but not > the straighter, more upright way you can get away with on pavement. > > The other thing is kind of a mic

[RBW] Re: FS: Nigel Smythe Tweed Bags

The buyer backed out, so the Country Bag is still available. Thanks, Alan On Jul 26, 7:55 am, EcoVelo wrote: > Hi, > > I have a pair of hard to find Nigel Smythe tweed bags for sale. These > are a few years old, but in very good condition, never used in the > rain, etc. > > Nigel Smythe Country

Re: [RBW] Re: Touring gear list advice

One more good thing about the FiberFix replacement spoke is that it does not require cassette removal to use. And it comes with a spoke wrench. On Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 8:29 AM, JoelMatthews wrote: > Agree with the others, good mini-pump is better than CO2 for longer > trips. > > Fortunately I hav

[RBW] Re: Saturday morning mixed terrain ride report

Lee nice flickr set thanks for sharing. I need to find a nice mixed terrain ride like that in Seattle. btw love the look of your QB with the moustache bars and TT levers very sharp. Ryan On Jul 24, 11:27 pm, CycloFiend wrote: > on 7/24/10 9:10 PM, Lee at leec...@gmail.com wrote: > > > I usuall

[RBW] Re: Seat Squeaks!

My B17 squeaked when I got it. I had success with tightening of the tension bolt. ~Mike~ On Jul 26, 8:58 am, Jon Grant wrote: > JimD wrote: > > I'm using a Brooks Swift and it is making noise. I'll characterize it > as a leathery squeak. I've lubricated and checked the fasteners and think > thi

Re: [RBW] Seat Squeaks!

JimD wrote: I'm using a Brooks Swift and it is making noise. I'll characterize it as a leathery squeak. I've lubricated and checked the fasteners and think this is a leather squeak not a rail to seat post or seat post to frame squeak. Has anyone here encountered such a problem? Any experience/tips

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Carradice Nelson (Green + Honey Leather Straps)

That's an excellent price judging the condition by the photos; I'd say you could get more -- I'd pay more if I needed one. Sometimes "bites" don't come until a few days after posting. Patrick "still have one of the old black ones" Moore On Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 8:53 AM, Curtis Schmitt wrote: > M

[RBW] Re: Touring gear list advice

Agree with the others, good mini-pump is better than CO2 for longer trips. Fortunately I have not had to use it, but I pack this spoke repair device called FiberFix: http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/fiberfix.htm Peter White sells them. I trust he would not if he did not think it a good temporary

[RBW] Re: Touring gear list advice

+1 for the pump. I've lent my pump to plenty of riders who've run out of cartridges. A separate spoke wrench is easier to use than the one in a multi- toool. Since the rear drive side spokes are the ones most likely to fail, the tool for removing your cluster (FW or cassette) is needed for on-roa

[RBW] Seat Sgueaks!

Not mine, the Riv's. I'm using a Brooks Swift and it is making noise. I'll characterize it as a leathery squeak. I've lubricated and checked the fasteners and think this is a leather squeak not a rail to seat post or seat post to frame squeak. Has anyone here encountered such a problem? A

[RBW] Re: FS: Nigel Smythe Tweed Bags

The Country Bag is sold. On Jul 26, 7:55 am, EcoVelo wrote: > Hi, > > I have a pair of hard to find Nigel Smythe tweed bags for sale. These > are a few years old, but in very good condition, never used in the > rain, etc. > > Nigel Smythe Country Bag, Tweed: If I remember correctly, these sold >

Re: [RBW] How to best mount a light on a Mark's Rack?

The eDelux comes with that stainless steel bracket, which is available separately here: and I would guess from Peter White as well. I mounted the eDelux on a Mark's rack with it. I put it the other way around, but I like the l

[RBW] FS: Nigel Smythe Tweed Bags

Hi, I have a pair of hard to find Nigel Smythe tweed bags for sale. These are a few years old, but in very good condition, never used in the rain, etc. Nigel Smythe Country Bag, Tweed: If I remember correctly, these sold new for around $200. Asking $125 + actual shipping Nigel Smythe Bar Tube, T

[RBW] Re: FS: Carradice Nelson (Green + Honey Leather Straps)

Maybe $80 is too high? Any takers at $70 shipped? On Sun, Jul 25, 2010 at 2:32 PM, Curtis Schmitt wrote: > Asking $80 via PayPal shipped to CONUS. Photos available here: > http://picasaweb.google.com/curtisrschmitt/CarradiceNelsonForSale# > -- You received this message because you are subscribe

Re: [RBW] Re: Touring gear list advice

On Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 3:48 AM, Angus wrote: > This is what I do: > Pump not CO2 (you won't run out of cartridges and you can top up the > tire pressure over time) > Tools:  Just enough to tighten/adjust every fastener on the bike (may > be one small multi-tool) + small chain breaker (if not in m

Re: [RBW] Re: Weekend riding, camping, and cowboy shirts!

I fortell a new craze! On Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 7:01 AM, jinxed wrote: > On Jul 25, 10:56 pm, Rob Harrison wrote: >> Looks and sounds like a fabulous weekend. >> >> Tell me about the hikaru dorodango. (My wife translated for me.) Does >> it fire and glaze, like ceramic? It's beautiful! May have t

[RBW] Re: How to best mount a light on a Mark's Rack?

I mount a pair of DiNotte lights to a section of handlebar mounted to the front of the rack. You can see it in the last three photos in this album http://gallery.me.com/mhechmer#100029 michael On Jul 26, 12:49 am, BartF wrote: > Does anyone have any tips on how best to mount a dynamo light on

[RBW] Re: Weekend riding, camping, and cowboy shirts!

On Jul 25, 10:56 pm, Rob Harrison wrote: > Looks and sounds like a fabulous weekend. > > Tell me about the hikaru dorodango. (My wife translated for me.) Does   > it fire and glaze, like ceramic? It's beautiful! May have to try that   > next campfire > > Rob in Seattle Nope...it's just dirt,

[RBW] Re: quieting the Shopsack

You could also get some heat shrink tubing and put that on the hooks. But I feel like that might be needlessly labor intensive. Just might look a little nicer than some other options. On Jul 26, 12:35 am, "Oliver S." wrote: > The medium Sackville Shopsack in the Wald basket has been wonderful. >

[RBW] The Gentlemen's Ride

Any list members looking for a team for this event (http:// almanzo100.blogspot.com/2010/06/2010-gentlemens-ride.html)? I did the Almanzo in about 7 hours (averaged around 15) and am looking to join a similarly paced team. Send me an email if you've got a team that needs another rider of you're int

Re: [RBW] quieting the Shopsack

I bought some of the smallest rubber vacuum hose from the auto parts store, cut a couple of approx 3" long pieces, slit them lengthwise through one wall, then slipped them over the wire of the Wald. Voilla; quiet hooks. cheers, Andrew On Jul 25, 2010, at 21:35, "Oliver S." wrote: The medium

Re: [RBW] How to best mount a light on a Mark's Rack?

On Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 12:49 AM, BartF wrote: > Does anyone have any tips on how best to mount a dynamo light on the > front of their Mark's Rack? > > My attempts at secure mounting haven't panned out. The light is either > not far forward enough to my liking or not secure enough. > what lightt

[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks Swallow (Honey)

Sold. On Jul 25, 2010, at 2:39 PM, Curtis Schmitt wrote: > Asking $160 via PayPal shipped to CONUS. Photos available here: > http://picasaweb.google.com/curtisrschmitt/BrooksSwallowHoneyChromeForSale# -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bun

[RBW] Re: quieting the Shopsack

Carabiner cozies. And don't forget to start a flickr group. For inspiration, as previously posted: http://www.flickr.com/groups/1219...@n20/ Gernot On Jul 26, 7:13 pm, Seth Vidal wrote: > On Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 12:35 AM, Oliver S. wrote: > > The medium Sackville Shopsack in the Wald basket ha

Re: [RBW] quieting the Shopsack

On Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 12:35 AM, Oliver S. wrote: > The medium Sackville Shopsack in the Wald basket has been wonderful. > Keeps things dry, easy to detach and bring into the store, nice > looking, easy to open and close, canvas feels nice, etc. But sometimes > the rattle from the "dog leash" hoo

Re: [RBW] How to best mount a light on a Mark's Rack?

On Sun, 2010-07-25 at 21:49 -0700, BartF wrote: > Does anyone have any tips on how best to mount a dynamo light on the > front of their Mark's Rack? > > My attempts at secure mounting haven't panned out. The light is either > not far forward enough to my liking or not secure enough. Any reason a

Re: [RBW] Any Interest of doing a S240 in Bay Area?

That's wonderful! We should get together and do a short ride to meet. I'm traveling all week but will be home on Friday night. Care to meet somewhere on Sunday morning and go for a 10-15 mile ride with a stop for coffee and chatting afterwards? I have a few doctor appointments on Saturday morning

[RBW] Re: Touring gear list advice

This is what I do: Pump not CO2 (you won't run out of cartridges and you can top up the tire pressure over time) Tools: Just enough to tighten/adjust every fastener on the bike (may be one small multi-tool) + small chain breaker (if not in multi-tool) + tire levers Spares: Tubes (2) + spokes (3-4

[RBW] Re: One reason for us to like bigger tires

Jim, Right now I do not have a camera, I will try to borrow one. When inflated the tire looks like it has a side ways bulge in it, if that makes any sense. I can feel it when I ride. Shawn On Jul 26, 2:33 am, CycloFiend wrote: > on 7/25/10 4:42 AM, Shawn at sa240...@yahoo.com wrote: > > > I recen