[RBW] Re: sf-la coast tour thoughts and preparation

I'd add a torch/headlamp to your list. Also, you may want to check out crazyguyonabike.com if you haven't already - there are great trip reports which might give you some route/campsite ideas. (You can filter by area etc.) For navigation, a map (or two) is not a bad idea either - Adventure Cyc

[RBW] Re: Hanging vs Platform Hitch Bike Carriers

Interesting to see a resurrected thread & also to be able to update from my experience swapping hanging rack to a platform rack. The hanging rack was reasonably quick to load, but the combination of scratching the frames, and irregular top-tubes made the process a pain and the top-tube converte

Re: [RBW] Re: L'Eroica California (Oh how I wish I went)

I believe the bicycle in question is a Hanford Hanford Headtube photo " also met Simon Firth, a British ex-pat that actually used to work for the same courier company as me in London. Small world. Simon has built fra

Re: [RBW] If you want to monitor progress on my DIY springless rear derailer project, a flickr album

Great project Bill - I recently picked up a copy of the "100 years of Bicycle Data Book", and it's really cool that you're giving it a go. Will be watching your photo thread with interest. Now, just because Eric started... (and said with tongue firmly in cheek): With a Fixie, not shifting feels

[RBW] Bike Theft at SF Embarcadero BikeLink Parking - thief wore a Riv cap !

Part Public Service Announcement, Part Call to Arms to find the culprit who brings Riv into disrepute by his actions. Here's the message from BikeLink, with pictures: http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/1144185/960027eede/544118083/df81acb839/ Brief outline from BikeLink: "There was a theft over

[RBW] Re: About to start experimenting with centerpulls

The updated brakes and rack looks good, and thank you for bringing up the "brake debate" As Brian eloquently pointed out - brakes are a system, and adjusting or changing components within a system will make it perform differently. I guess I am curious about what you're trying to achieve - is it

[RBW] Re: Touring Shoes/Pedals

I posted this on "The Radavist " when John Watson went to L'Eroica Britannia and mentioned he couldn't find vintage shoes on eBay (in a size 47). I have spent way too much time on eBay (and elsewhere) looking for NOS Sidi touring shoe

[RBW] Re: Hanging vs Platform Hitch Bike Carriers

I went for a Thule Helium (hanging rack) to fit my Outback. It's selling points were that it is light, and easy to put on and remove. It works very well for "standard" frames (i.e. regular top-tubes), but it needs an adapter bar for curved or "dropped" top-tubes, which is a pain. If I was going

[RBW] Re: School me on wool...

The only piece I'd add to the posts provided here relates to wool care. Once upon a time Woolite was the "go-to" detergent for wool - but somewhere along the line the formula was changed and the "new" version appears to be a lot more aggressive, which is good for cleaning grime, but significantl

[RBW] Re: Bike Travel - Share your thoughts

Hi Kieran, Good luck with the travels - I've attached some links I've seen which should give you a steer (DC Rainmaker is quite the traveller, as well as tech guy, an interesting blog to follow). Personally, I've only "travelled with bike" once (Sydney to SF) and had no issues - the bike trave