[RBW] Re: Best advice for securing bikes in a garage

I also drill holes in concrete to secure my bikes. Kryptonite makes what looks like a nice floor anchor, but I normally just buy an eye bolt (and epoxy) from the hardware store large enough to pass a fairly thick cable eye through. I'd probably consider that and a Kryptonite chain as the main

[RBW] Re: Suggestions please for a Bay Area mountain or mixed terrain ride Friday July 3 or Saturday July 4

Don't bother going to Mt. Diablo if you are in Berkeley and will have a MTB. I highly recommend Joaquin Miller Park in the Oakland hills. Lots of legal singletrack and you can get there by bike w/o too much trouble. Make your way up to Grizzly Peak Blvd and turn left on Skyline. Skyline wi

[RBW] Re: Is it crazy to do a century with Boscos?

Alan, I'm a firm believer that if you can tackle 75% of your target ride leading up to it, you'll be able to do the whole thing when it counts. A good plan is probably to ensure your bike setup is adequate for you for at least 75 mile rides of similar terrain, and then don't make any last-minut

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

> > Definitely a warm jacket of some sort. I live in the Berkeley hills and I > only sleep with the windows open 3-5 days per year. I know a guy who once > drove cabs in SF and made the best money during the summer from freezing > passengers. You could also detour east of SF by 20 miles and

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for wheel security?

I second the pitlocks. I bought three sets keyed alike and another for a friend in case he ever loses the keys. The only wheel they didn't seem to work on was the rear of an Xtracycle, but that's long-gone. -Ryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R

[RBW] Re: Lifespan of shellac flakes?

Use 'em! Mine are a lot older and work just fine. I might buy new stuff for fine furniture finishing, but not bikes. -Ryan -- 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: Upright bar build question - shellacked cloth tape to match cork grips

Jim, This is a photo of my drop bars wrapped in Yellow tape and coated in a garnet shellac. The tops got darker over time and I personally think they look very nice. This is a photo

[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: Adding braze-ons and painting my "new" Rambouillet

Braze-ons are super easy to add to a steel bike – not sure about paint, though. I wonder if a pro like Bilenky could add them and only touch-up the surrounding area as an option to a full repaint. You might also take a look at Nova under their steel small parts to see what options you have

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

> > I might also jump in on this sort of riding. I've been meaning to get > back out riding on weekends. > > Do yourselves a favor and stay off the trails in the lower part of Tilden > Park if you get the itch to get dirty (Curran Trail, Meadows Canyon and > Wildcat Gorge, specifically.) H

[RBW] Re: On carbs, tubby tummies, and sugary sports drinks

Nothing like packing a tasty sandwich from the Belli Deli in San Rafael before a long ride in Marin. On Monday, July 16, 2012 4:19:32 PM UTC-7, Aaron Thomas wrote: > > Gary Fisher's take on the subject may be of interest to the list. Get that > man a Li'l Loafer! > > > http://www.npr.org/blogs