[RBW] Re: Alternative ride report for the Gorey Hollows Ride and Race

2019-10-16 Thread Wilson Wilson
Agreed with the under biking. Probably should have used real ATB bikes. -- 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...@googlegr

[RBW] Re: FS Nitto Big Front Rack

2019-10-16 Thread J Imler
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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups

[RBW] Re: Seeking Washington DC bike shop

2019-10-16 Thread Wilson Wilson
Paul, who did you speak with at Proteus? Reason why I ask is that just sounds like an odd time. I would like to contact them as I recommend them first in the area as to why this would happen. I wear their jersey on my cycling adventures. -- You received this message because you are subscribed t

[RBW] Re: Long shot trade for a modern mtb

2019-10-16 Thread Andrew Huston
One bump -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://gro

[RBW] Re: Seeking Washington DC bike shop

2019-10-16 Thread Paul Richardson
Thanks again to all who've responded. The folks at Proteus College Park tried to convince me that friction is outmoded and old fashioned and inferior and that the only hope for my bicycle riding the way I'd like it to is to swap my Silver bar ends for a trigger shifter. I didn't do that, but

[RBW] Re: WTB: Analog (w)right stem- 31.8mm

2019-10-16 Thread James / Analog Cycles
As a general group FYI: new stems will be 4 bolt, with the 31.8 x 30 coming out first. Design is finalized, and we are sourcing the materials to make a run of 40 30mm stems and then 40 0mm stems. New stems will be made in Massachusetts, have all custom tube spec, custom binders, high quality b

Re: [RBW] Re: Interesting refutation of Gary Taubes' obesity ideas

2019-10-16 Thread masmojo
Yes, Patrick my wife is Filipina and she eats heroic amounts of rice! More in one sitting than I do in about a month! Speaking of pod casts, I know he's awful trendy these days, but I've been watching the Joe Rogan Experience for over a year now. His topics can be all over the place, but he's r

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver Comet Trail Extension

2019-10-16 Thread Huston
The issue is (or, hopefully, was) that the Anniston platform is not considered to be bike ready by Amtrak. So, while you can pay the bike fee for a trip from Atlanta to Birmingham, you can't do the same for a trip from Atlanta to Anniston. I have considered buying the Birmingham ticket with t

Re: [RBW] FS: Big Front Rack and Acorn M/L Saddle Bag

2019-10-16 Thread Andrew MacDonald
Hey. I’d be down to put the front rack to use. How much you think shipping might be to Los Angeles? -Andrew On Tuesday, October 15, 2019, Birdman wrote: > Hey Bunch, > > I’m selling a Nitto Big Front Rack 34f in great condition with clamps. > There are a few marks from where the basket was atta

[RBW] WTB: Analog (w)right stem- 31.8mm

2019-10-16 Thread Weston Hein
Hi all, In search of an Analog stem to try out some drops on my Clem. Open to either the 0 or 30mm extension and looking for a 31.8 clamp. I called Analog but it sounds like it may be awhile until they get another batch so I'm crossing my fingers. Thanks! Email is weston.hein at gmail.com --

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver Comet Trail Extension

2019-10-16 Thread Kalmia Vt
Rich, many of Amtrak's long distance lines allow unboxed bikes to be loaded and unloaded from the baggage cars at stations that have baggage service - that is, many but not all stops. I crossed the country twice in the last six weeks with my bike. Super convenient - the Lakeshore Limited rolle

Re: [RBW] Re: Issues with slipping bosco bars?

2019-10-16 Thread iamkeith
7:54 am 10/15/19 With my first-run aluminum boscos, I was eventually able to tighten them enough to quit slipping, but I still didn't like how much they flexed/twisted. So I ended up with the steel bullmoose version which are perfect in every way. If I ever try the aluminum ones again, I'll us

[RBW] Seeking Washington DC bike shop

2019-10-16 Thread Wilson Wilson
Head over to Proteus Bicycles. They are in College Park right next to MOMs Organics Grocers. Big parking lot, quick access to bike trail, shared bike rental, and Metro access near by. I recommend watching out for Buddy lol. The location is a new move for them. The original space was in the f

[RBW] Pics from Riv

2019-10-16 Thread Wilson Wilson
Thank you for the pictures, indeed. -- 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 view this discussion o

[RBW] Re: Issues with slipping bosco bars?

2019-10-16 Thread Eric Grim
I was test fitting Nitto RM016N "Mustache" handlebars to a Nitto "Dirt Drop" stem, and doing so marred the handlebar's clamp area because the stem was just a little too small for a slip fit. Not much, just a tiny bit, but I thought, "Wait, What?!" Both the bars and stem were prominently marked

[RBW] Re: Pics from Riv

2019-10-16 Thread Joe Bernard
Yes, Gus uses the tandem's fork crown, Susie has to my eye what looks like a non-lugged version of the Appaloosa. -- 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 em

[RBW] Re: Riv Protovelo 57.5cm, $1100

2019-10-16 Thread alan lavine
Thank you, Bill. Wasn't sure how to do this. On Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at 8:48:56 AM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Bumping this for Alan Lavine, since he posted a new thread announcing a > new price for a bike with no description or pictures. His new price > appears to be $999 > > Bill

[RBW] Re: Riv Protovelo 57.5cm, $1100

2019-10-16 Thread Bill Lindsay
Bumping this for Alan Lavine, since he posted a new thread announcing a new price for a bike with no description or pictures. His new price appears to be $999 Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, October 14, 2019 at 4:27:33 PM UTC-7, alan lavine wrote: > > > Hi All, > I bought this from the

[RBW] FS Riv Protovelo price reduction $999

2019-10-16 Thread alan lavine
Hello, No real interest so far, so price drop. It is a genuine RIV ! Thanks, Alan NYC -- 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+unsu

[RBW] Re: FS: Big Front Rack and Acorn M/L Saddle Bag

2019-10-16 Thread alan lavine
Hi Can I see some side photos of the bag? Interested. Thanks, Alan On Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 4:59:06 PM UTC-4, Birdman wrote: > > Rack is sold. > > Bag is still available. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscri

[RBW] Re: Pics from Riv

2019-10-16 Thread Ray Varella
It looks like the Gus and the Susie have different forks. Ray -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Issues with slipping bosco bars?

2019-10-16 Thread jeff perry
Agreed 100% Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 16, 2019, at 12:13 AM, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Everything you've described - most of which include a different stem and/or > bar design - are intended to combat the physics I'm talking about. My claim > stands: I think some people are putting more lever