[RBW] Re: BQ on Mark's rack

Well, he's got a point. I've used Mark's rack and the Canti-versioned "Mark's rack" which is a substantially different. The Nitto front rack designed for cantis is very strong, very beautiful. Strong because the struts are not bolted to the rack top but brazed there. Also, the attachment from

[RBW] Gold Fish Ride on Mt.Diablo or Mt.Diablo after the fire.

Had the idea of seeing the aftermath of the Diablo fire. By far one of my favorite mountains to ride is Mt.Diablo. I can say I have ridden 30+ times in the last four years. So I was quite curious on the extend of the fire damage it had on the mountain and how different it would be riding to the

[RBW] Re: BQ on Mark's rack

I have marks rack on my AHH and I can't say its heavy or flexy, it just is. Everyone is different, it does a good job for me. Kelly On Tuesday, October 1, 2013 9:38:17 PM UTC-5, Edwin W wrote: > In the picture of Mark's rack on the Calfee Adventure, the caption reads, > "Heavy and flexible

Re: [RBW] Re: Ride/Tour Report: San Juans, Fidalgo, and Skagit Valley Tour, 12-16 Sept 2013

On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 8:45 PM, Peter Morgano wrote: > Because there is an election in November and these people only work to get > re-elected. > On Oct 1, 2013 11:37 PM, "Michael" wrote: > >> I sense a Government Shut Down sale coming on at RBW. >>> >> ?? I didn't remember anything about a gove

Re: [RBW] Re: Ride/Tour Report: San Juans, Fidalgo, and Skagit Valley Tour, 12-16 Sept 2013

Because there is an election in November and these people only work to get re-elected. On Oct 1, 2013 11:37 PM, "Michael" wrote: > I sense a Government Shut Down sale coming on at RBW. >> > > Can anyone tell me why abd how much of, in one sentence, the government is > shutting down? > I don't hav

[RBW] Re: Ride/Tour Report: San Juans, Fidalgo, and Skagit Valley Tour, 12-16 Sept 2013

> > I sense a Government Shut Down sale coming on at RBW. > Can anyone tell me why abd how much of, in one sentence, the government is shutting down? I don't have TV (only Netflix) and don't normally follow the news. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Gov't Shutdown - Leesburg Loop Ride Tomorrow? (10/2)

> > > I sense a Government Shut Down sale coming on at RBW. >> > > Can anyone tell me why and how much of, in one sentence, the government is > shutting down? > I don't have TV (only Netflix) and don't normally follow the news. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: BQ on Mark's rack

Given the source, I suppose the author would prefer one of these http://www.compasscycle.com/racks_gb_wide.html http://www.compasscycle.com/racks_gb_narrow.html captions on the Racks/Bags page say "Made by Nitto, strong and light". On Tuesday, October 1, 2013 7:38:17 PM UTC-7, Edwin W wrote: >

[RBW] BQ on Mark's rack

In the picture of Mark's rack on the Calfee Adventure, the caption reads, "Heavy and flexible Mark's rack seems out of place on such a high end bike." What are the stiff and light options? Custom? I am thinking of getting a Mark's rack when I can get the cash together. I don't mind the heavy pa

Re: [RBW] Re: So Cal Riders - CicLAvia this Sunday?

Hi, David I'm open to a lunchtime meet-up at the Grand Park Hub. Maybe I'll bring a kid, too! Bryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-ow

[RBW] Re: Northern East Bay Mixed Terrain Ride-- Sunday, October 6th

Roll call? Who else is going on this ride? On Monday, September 23, 2013 12:27:05 PM UTC-7, Jeremy Till wrote: > > Just a bump, looking forward to the ride a couple of weeks. I've had a > inquiry or two about rain plans, since we've officially had our first fall > rains here. I'd say that rai

[RBW] Re: 54 cm Rivendell Quickbeam for sale

Quickbeam is no longer for sale... On Sunday, September 29, 2013 3:41:51 PM UTC-6, C REINO wrote: > > Well taken care of Rivendell Quickbeam for sale. Pumpkin orange color > with all original equipment except this has dirt drop handlebars. MKS > sneaker pedals, brand new san marco rolls saddle

[RBW] Re: 54 cm Rivendell Quickbeam for sale

Beautiful bike! I would love one in 56 or 58. Anyone? --Metin On Sunday, September 29, 2013 2:41:51 PM UTC-7, C REINO wrote: > > Well taken care of Rivendell Quickbeam for sale. Pumpkin orange color > with all original equipment except this has dirt drop handlebars. MKS > sneaker pedals, bran

[RBW] Re: Small Saddlesack for Carrying a Laptop?

Phil, here is a photo from this morning. I keep the rack on for longer trips,and it actually has one of those on-demand plastic fenders on top of it, which cannot be seen as it sits perfectly between the saddlesack and the rack, keeping me and my sack dry.

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 54 cm Riv Quickbeam.

I tried my best to help others spend their money, but came up short this time!!! On 10/1/13, Bill Lindsay wrote: > I certainly wouldn't think so. That was an incredible price. Somebody > must have been PUMPED to get that. > > On Tuesday, October 1, 2013 3:01:50 PM UTC-7, C REINO wrote: >> >> So

Re: [RBW] Re: 54 cm Rivendell Quickbeam for sale

Happy New Bike Day in advance! On 10/1/13, hsmitham wrote: > Who ever pick it up it's a beaut. Looking forward to "new bike day". > > ~Hugh > > On Sunday, September 29, 2013 2:41:51 PM UTC-7, C REINO wrote: >> >> Well taken care of Rivendell Quickbeam for sale. Pumpkin orange color >> with all o

Re: [RBW] Re: So Cal Riders - CicLAvia this Sunday?

Ron, that's GREAT! These type events are exciting to say the least. Bryan et al, I'm going for sure, but don't know if I can plan on a meeting time. Probably going to be getting there around 10:30 if I'm honest about timing. Are there any eating establishments that anyone can think of would be a

Re: [RBW] Gov't Shutdown - Leesburg Loop Ride Tomorrow? (10/2)

Towpath is closed and supposedly so is the Capital Crescent at the DC border. (Not from the area, but we're out there late next week on vacation.) Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 3:20 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On 10/01/2013 04:18 PM, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > >> Any furloughed

Re: [RBW] f.s 650b tires, wheels, odd and ends

Sorry. Don't know how that happened... David On Oct 1, 2013, at 8:32 PM, David Hays <23writ...@gmail.com> wrote: > > On Oct 1, 2013, at 7:58 PM, dylan alverson wrote: > >> I forgot a couple things >> Nitto randoneur bars 35 shipped >> Older model sugino xd touring crank 175 triple with rings

Re: [RBW] f.s 650b tires, wheels, odd and ends

On Oct 1, 2013, at 7:58 PM, dylan alverson wrote: > I forgot a couple things > Nitto randoneur bars 35 shipped > Older model sugino xd touring crank 175 triple with rings 65 shipped > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: 54 cm Rivendell Quickbeam for sale

Who ever pick it up it's a beaut. Looking forward to "new bike day". ~Hugh On Sunday, September 29, 2013 2:41:51 PM UTC-7, C REINO wrote: > > Well taken care of Rivendell Quickbeam for sale. Pumpkin orange color > with all original equipment except this has dirt drop handlebars. MKS > sneaker

Re: [RBW] f.s 650b tires, wheels, odd and ends

On Oct 1, 2013, at 7:58 PM, dylan alverson wrote: > I forgot a couple things > Nitto randoneur bars 35 shipped > Older model sugino xd touring crank 175 triple with rings 65 shipped > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] f.s 650b tires, wheels, odd and ends

I forgot a couple things Nitto randoneur bars 35 shipped Older model sugino xd touring crank 175 triple with rings 65 shipped -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it,

[RBW] Re: FS 54 cm Riv Quickbeam.

I certainly wouldn't think so. That was an incredible price. Somebody must have been PUMPED to get that. On Tuesday, October 1, 2013 3:01:50 PM UTC-7, C REINO wrote: > > Sorry but this bike is no longer for sale... > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Grou

[RBW] Re: Shut down nixes ride opportunities

Look forward to the photographs. It's gonna happen across the nation...good thing bikes can squeeze up, under, over and around gates :-) ~Hugh On Tuesday, October 1, 2013 3:30:24 PM UTC-7, ascpgh wrote: > > I took my Rambouillet on my trip to visit my mother to take advantage of > the great ri

[RBW] Shut down nixes ride opportunities

I took my Rambouillet on my trip to visit my mother to take advantage of the great riding in and around Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. Great riding last week, but yesterday it was determined as necessary to drop the gates across the roads leading into the mountains to the north and west.

[RBW] FS 54 cm Riv Quickbeam.

Sorry but this bike is no longer for sale... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this g

[RBW] Re: Speaking of stuff you should have bought when Riv had it...For Sale: a Trunk Sack Large

Final bump, and then I'll just put it in the matched bags box until later. If somebody buys this Trunksack Large, the proceeds will go to buying up more spare RD-M760-GS rapidrise rear derailers for my parts box. On Tuesday, September 3, 2013 8:28:08 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > As promi

Re: [RBW] Ride/Tour Report: San Juans, Fidalgo, and Skagit Valley Tour, 12-16 Sept 2013

These are really gorgeous pictures, by the way. I didn't take the opportunity to visit San Juan or Lopez Islands--great to see your pictures/notes! cc On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 1:27 PM, Shawn Granton < urbanadventurelea...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hello friends- > > A few weeks ago I went up to the Sa

[RBW] Re: FS: New Ortleib Sport Packer Plus Panniers

sold pending payment. ~mike > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send

[RBW] Ride/Tour Report: San Juans, Fidalgo, and Skagit Valley Tour, 12-16 Sept 2013

Hello friends- A few weeks ago I went up to the San Juan Islands in the Puget Sound area for several days of biking, camping, and staying with Warmshowers hosts. I've written up a full report in three parts over on my blog: http://urbanadventureleague.blogspot.com/search/label/san%20juan%20skagi

Re: [RBW] Gov't Shutdown - Leesburg Loop Ride Tomorrow? (10/2)

On 10/01/2013 04:18 PM, Tony DeFilippo wrote: Any furloughed gov't workers, or otherwise underemployed peeps, want to join me for the Leesburg Loop tomorrow? West on the W&OD Trail from Shirlington out to Whites Ferry and then back to DC via the C&O Canal Towpath... You are aware, the Towpat

[RBW] Gov't Shutdown - Leesburg Loop Ride Tomorrow? (10/2)

Any furloughed gov't workers, or otherwise underemployed peeps, want to join me for the Leesburg Loop tomorrow? West on the W&OD Trail from Shirlington out to Whites Ferry and then back to DC via the C&O Canal Towpath... I'm thinking an earlyish departure. Like 0730 from Shirlington, and I c

[RBW] Re: So Cal Riders - CicLAvia this Sunday?

Ron - thanks for the report and photos. I'm glad to hear that San Antonio also has a cicolvia event. Lots of smiles at these rides. Hugh - hope you can make it! Bryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from t

[RBW] Re: Ride Report, Part 1: Portland to Ozette, WA

Thank you for the write-up and pictures. Jim D Massachusetts On Sunday, September 29, 2013 1:56:08 AM UTC-4, Christopher Chen wrote: > > Ride description: > > https://plus.google.com/103698290912864028533/posts/ZdKuyf3iX4h > > Pictures proved it happened, but without captions yet: > > htt

[RBW] Re: So Cal Riders - CicLAvia this Sunday?

Bryan, I need to check if there are any conflicts first..I'll let you know. ~Hugh On Tuesday, October 1, 2013 8:32:54 AM UTC-7, Bryan wrote: > > Hi, folks > > Does anyone want to ride CicLAvia this Sunday? Information about the ride > is here: http://www.ciclavia.org/events/683/heart-of-la/693/

[RBW] Re: So Cal Riders - CicLAvia this Sunday?

In San Antonio, we had the SíClovia last Sunday. It was a lot of fun, especially for the girls My buddy is riding his Fat Tire Ale Schwinn Indian-fork cruiser with 35 psi tires

[RBW] f.s 650b tires, wheels, odd and ends

hi I've got a handfull of things for sale 1. zac 12 650b 32 hole wheel laced to phil wood hi low touring hub older model spaced 135 for 7 speed freewheel. great shape. Rim is a little bit larger so tires are hard to seat. $175 shipped 2 phil wood track hub fixed free laced to velo orange diag

[RBW] Non-Nitto Front Rack Recommendations

Let me know if you need p clamps. I have many spares available. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.co

[RBW] So Cal Riders - CicLAvia this Sunday?

Hi, folks Does anyone want to ride CicLAvia this Sunday? Information about the ride is here: http://www.ciclavia.org/events/683/heart-of-la/693/about. The ride is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. It's too chaotic at these events to find anyone mid-ride, so I was thinking we could meet at on

Re: [RBW] Re: '80s Peugeot built for off road riding, limited Riv content

That gearing ought to be excellent for at least mild singletrack. Tell us how it does on steep hills. Note that the drag in the less efficient gears might moderate as the parts wear in. I know that with the old AW, drag was minimal in the non-direct gears. I've been giving singletrack-appropriate

[RBW] Re: Non-Nitto Front Rack Recommendations

good choice. late to the party and only applies if you have centerpull brakes, but the Diacompe Ene brake-bolt-mounted rack is a good snug-point for a basket, and about $50. here it is on my buddy's very classy Un

[RBW] Re: '80s Peugeot built for off road riding, limited Riv content

I'm pretty sure Rigida rims are made in China. They're cheap here, but theirs were also the only rims I could find that are wide, silver and have 36 holes and aren't disc-specific. Mavic rims are about 1.5–2 times the price, and Velocity rims are only available in very few places and are far mo

[RBW] Hookin' up shifters question

What I've done for years when initially fixing the long end of a cable (range of motion limit screws roughly adjusted to hand manipulation of derailleur before chain put on and barrel adjuster all the way in then backed out one turn) is to feed it through the housing and ferrules, making sure a