Re: [RBW] New Years Eve and Day S36O

It actually was not nearly as cold on New Years Day in the midday-sun exposed parts of the Headlands as prior days had been in the Bay Area. Joe is seen in the t-shirt just at the end of a long hard climb so the circumstances photographed were out of the norm for the day. Soon after that photo

Re: [RBW] Re: New Years Eve and Day S36O

Again, he's consistent! On Fri, Jan 2, 2015 at 9:13 PM, dougP wrote: > The orange shirt goes with the orange fork. > > dougP > > On Friday, January 2, 2015 5:18:00 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: >> >> Andy is pretty consistent if nothing else: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ >> cyclotourist

[RBW] Re: Very cool bottle dynamo, CNC machined in Germany

Well, after talking with Jeff Jones, it seems like the Schmidt SON 28 135mm hub would actually work, since it has a through axle. I will need to talk with Peter White and make sure that this should actually work, I guess. i'm always tempted to go the route of dynamo hub if I'm going to be spendi

[RBW] Re: Bosco Rubbe?

More: http://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/13265178757/closed-b-friday-open-10-2-sat-and-more-on-rosco -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: Bosco Rubbe?

On Saturday, January 3, 2015 12:58:56 AM UTC-5, Leslie wrote: > > On Friday, January 2, 2015 6:16:32 PM UTC-5, lungimsam wrote: >> >> What's a Bosco Rubbe? >> > > > A fine idea, but too pricy. > I should elaborate Three years ago, there was consideration of a kids bike from Riv. http

[RBW] Re: Bosco Rubbe?

On Friday, January 2, 2015 6:16:32 PM UTC-5, lungimsam wrote: > > What's a Bosco Rubbe? > A fine idea, but too pricy. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Very cool bottle dynamo, CNC machined in Germany

I'd love to do a full-on lighting system, but man, for $50 you can get a completely reliable, light weight and very bright light. Admittedly, I hate remembering to charge, but for another $50 I have a backup in case. That and a Planet Bike flasher w/ Enloop rechargeables (with a second set on

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivish stuff and not so Rivish stuff.

Everything in the immediate above post is available, whether or not it is in grey or black print. Don't know why that happens. -- 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: Rivish stuff and not so Rivish stuff.

*UPDATE*: Sackville Barsack and Nitto rack added to the list: *See it all here:* https://www.flickr.com/photos/70237737@N00/sets/72157645903447627/ *Barsack here*: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/rbw-owners-bunch/barsack%7Csort:date/rbw-owners-bunch/T7FdzynP1QY/SwsEYIe1z10J Paypal,

Re: [RBW] Re: New Years Eve and Day S36O

The orange shirt goes with the orange fork. dougP On Friday, January 2, 2015 5:18:00 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Andy is pretty consistent if nothing else: > https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4321297536/in/set-72157623199952479 > > On Fri, Jan 2, 2015 at 4:34 PM, dougP > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Very cool bottle dynamo, CNC machined in Germany

Another economical and functional bottle dynamo is the AXA HR. Not as easy to find in the US, though you can get it via Dutch Bike Bits: http://www.dutchbikebits.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=131 I used one for a year on a couple bikes, and it worked well, though yes, a little n

Re: [RBW] Re: New Years Eve and Day S36O

Andy is pretty consistent if nothing else: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4321297536/in/set-72157623199952479 On Fri, Jan 2, 2015 at 4:34 PM, dougP wrote: > "Bikes built by the philosophy of fun"now there's a novel concept! > And I think Andy has figured out how to be popular on

[RBW] Re: New Years Eve and Day S36O

"Bikes built by the philosophy of fun"now there's a novel concept! And I think Andy has figured out how to be popular on a bike ride. Is the T-shirt'n'shorts guy perhaps a wayward Minnesotan? dougP On Thursday, January 1, 2015 11:24:59 PM UTC-8, James Warren wrote: > > > Rode with bro a

[RBW] Re: Bosco Rubbe?

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Re: [RBW] New Years Eve and Day S36O

Looks like fun, James. I can understand why you stayed in the hostel instead of camping. I rode mixed terrain rides every day this week, up in the hills, and I saw a lot of puddles with ice in them. Brrr. The only thing I don't understand about those pics is the crazy person dressed in shorts and

Re: [RBW] Re: Very cool bottle dynamo, CNC machined in Germany

That's as strong a testimonial as I've heard! Of course, Eric rode across the Rocky Mountains on a fixed gear On Thu, Jan 1, 2015 at 8:05 PM, Eric Norris wrote: > I have a B&M Dymotec on my retro-isn random bike. Works great, and if you > get it adjusted right, very little noise. I have min

[RBW] Re: lugged stem or post slipping

I do totally support using whatever works properly, even if it's the "cheaper" or "lower quality" item (although in my mind ultimate functionality is the true test of quality). In the case of the Nitto lugged posts, however, no other seatpost on the market offers ~40mm of setback so at least i

[RBW] WTT/WTB Maxy Fastys 33 mm.

Sorry to post to all, but I can't reply to sender from my iPad. I have a pair of almost new Nifty Swifties, the sturdier version of the Maxy Fasty. Mounted and ridden less than 100 miles. These have the same checkerboard tread and look very cool on the bike. I only took them off because I got

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivish stuff and not so Rivish stuff.

Nitto stem is sold. -- 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 email to rbw-

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivish stuff and not so Rivish stuff.

Bartape is gone. Only this stuff left: *Not so Rivish stuff:* 1. Used size 44 Specialized road shoes, used, but with new inserts.- 35$ 2. New Speedplay light action cleat covers - 8$ 3. Used Velo cheapy saddle-10$ 4. Used Seatpost-15$ 4.b.New Mr.Tuffy ultralightweight tire liners - 10$ 4.c. Used

[RBW] Re: New Years Eve and Day S36O

Manny, can you share details of your route? Those trails look great. Thanks, Neil On Friday, January 2, 2015 10:19:28 AM UTC-8, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > Big group that day. Glad everyone had a blast. > Thanks for the shots Jim. > > Pictures prove that some ride happened: > https://flic.kr/s/aHsk

Re: [RBW] Re: New Years Eve and Day S36O

Yes! Thanks for your photos and for leading the way through the route. Great to get a photo of me and nephew suffering together on a climb! I think the 21-year old got his riding world expanded in a big way. On Jan 2, 2015, at 10:19 AM, Manuel Acosta wrote: > Big group that day. Glad everyone

[RBW] Re: Best wishes to all for the new year

These are excellent resolutions. I call my resolutions 'goals' because for some reason the semantic difference makes me stick to them better. Like you, gratitude figures prominently year after year. Being grateful for the positive elements of my life keeps me focused on how fortunate I am for w

[RBW] Re: New Years Eve and Day S36O

Big group that day. Glad everyone had a blast. Thanks for the shots Jim. Pictures prove that some ride happened: https://flic.kr/s/aHsk3NQM6w Manny -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rec

[RBW] Re: Favorite weather to ride in.

Well, since the topic is my FAVORITE riding weather... 65F, sunny, humidity less than 60%, which during the spring and summer in Seattle is reasonably common. More generally, I enjoy riding most when the temps are between 55 and 85 with low humidity and at least partly sunny. Since my bike is my

[RBW] Re: Favorite weather to ride in.

I'd say 55F to 75F is ideal for me. Fortunately for me that's ~95% of the year in El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, December 31, 2014 2:48:16 PM UTC-8, Curtis wrote: > > Here in East San Diego we have had a cool day. About 52 degrees > Fahrenheit (11 degrees Celsius) with fun sun and a light breeze

[RBW] Re: Favorite weather to ride in.

> > Last winter it was around -20 F for a couple of weeks or so. I have no > car, just my bikes, so I spent serious coin on proper clothing; New > google/prescription eyewear to keep my eyes from tearing, wool, down, soft > shell pants, Bern winter helmet, Wolvhammer boots and so forth. I grow

Re: [RBW] Very cool bottle dynamo, CNC machined in Germany

This is true, but it is also *likely *the case that the Velogical can run on a (not too terribly angled) bit of rim wall that's NOT a braking surface. In fact, I'd be *very *surprised if that wouldn't work. On Friday, January 2, 2015 11:32:14 AM UTC-5, Jim Bronson wrote: > > From the site you l

Re: [RBW] Very cool bottle dynamo, CNC machined in Germany

>From the site you linked, "The VELOGICAL dynamo is a so-called rim dynamo, because it runs on the flat braking surface of the rim" If you have disc-specific rims, they don't have a braking surface... On Thu, Jan 1, 2015 at 1:02 AM, Mike Shaljian wrote: > Jim, > > Why would I need rim brake-sp

Re: [RBW] Re: Favorite weather to ride in.

Northern California weather is the reason the average home price in San Jose is $1M+. That and the tech industry. Great place to visit, but not sure I would want to live there. Well check that, of course I do, but I can't afford it. But anyway, I digress. On Fri, Jan 2, 2015 at 9:44 AM, DS wr

Re: [RBW] New Years Eve and Day S36O

Andy just has to make sure there's coffee on a ride! And if he's bring it for one, he might as well bring it for 10!!! Sounds like a great time on the Headlands. And congratulations to Manny for the pics, they look great! On Thu, Jan 1, 2015 at 11:24 PM, James Warren wrote: > > Rode with bro and

Re: [RBW] Re: Bay Area RBW meetup group? ride or camping?

Looks like a great route! Too bad I'm home with a cold. That and being 500 miles to the south... :-( On Fri, Jan 2, 2015 at 7:52 AM, DS wrote: > Just a quick reminder. Depart Rockridge BART at 9-9:15 for a social ride > out to Rivendell BBH. Thinking this as a route, but open to suggestion: > ht

[RBW] Re: Bay Area RBW meetup group? ride or camping?

Just a quick reminder. Depart Rockridge BART at 9-9:15 for a social ride out to Rivendell BBH. Thinking this as a route, but open to suggestion: https://goo.gl/maps/d9cPA. It is a bit of climbing so we can cheat if that is an issue (ie, skip three bears and take a more direct route). I need to

[RBW] Re: Favorite weather to ride in.

Northern California weather! Since I moved here 3-4 years ago there has never been a too hot or too cold day to ride, though there have been a few brutal rides in the rain. 90% of the time its perfect. It makes it hard to think about moving back to east where all of my family is because I know

Re: [RBW] Re: Favorite weather to ride in.

Favorite is about 20 to about 85. Above and below that range it's a bit more of an effort for me to get out on the bike. Have ridden to the -20F range when I was younger. Probably won't do that again. Have had mild hypothermia enough to prefer warm to cold. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Thu, Jan