[RBW] Re: Thoughts on ordering Carradice bag from europe...

2009-11-23 Thread ToddBS
I have bought two bags directly from Carradice. And ended up paying roughly 1/2 the cost of what they go for in the US (inclusive of shipping!). Keep in mind that if you are ordering from them and you are in the US, they will refund the VAT portion before charging you. Both times they have been

[RBW] Re: Dissect this quote from Grant

2009-10-24 Thread ToddBS
That article is actually from 2007, so it may be that he is talking about the Roadeo. That bike is a little bit out of character for Riv. On Oct 23, 10:42 pm, Weird Harold wrote: > I was reading an interview with Grant on Bike Radar and saw this: > > "There are some things I want to do, and one

[RBW] Re: Yet another Rivendell-style product recommendation request: sunglasses

2009-10-22 Thread ToddBS
On Oct 21, 9:50 pm, kent wrote: > As a wearer-of-glasses who is not fond of contacts, I have long stuck > with two awkward, but functional forms of keeping the sun out of my > eyes: clip-ons and those giant ugly things that go entirely over > prescription frames.  The second option works great, b

[RBW] Re: RBW sizing compared to Surly KM

2009-10-21 Thread ToddBS
On Oct 20, 8:33 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > I already have some Gary bars (Origin 8) so I'll use 'em.  Glad Salsa is > selling some drops.  Wish OnOne weren't so difficult to get hold of in the > States... I bought my Midge bars from these folks: http://www.outsideoutfitters.com/p-4108-on-one-midg

[RBW] Re: RBW sizing compared to Surly KM

2009-10-20 Thread ToddBS
Ahh, never mind on the Vassago. I see that it only has V-brake mounts and not canti studs. On Oct 20, 8:25 pm, ToddBS wrote: > Have you taken a look at this bike? > > http://vassagocycles.com/fisty.html > > It seems to fit what you are looking for.  I'm not trying to talk

[RBW] Re: RBW sizing compared to Surly KM

2009-10-20 Thread ToddBS
Have you taken a look at this bike? http://vassagocycles.com/fisty.html It seems to fit what you are looking for. I'm not trying to talk you out of the KM though. I do love the KM quite a bit. If you do plan on running Midge bars, I wouldn't go over the 20" frame. Maybe even look at the 18".

[RBW] Re: Clipless Pedals

2009-10-14 Thread ToddBS
On Oct 14, 7:26 am, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Wed, 2009-10-14 at 03:42 -0700, ToddBS wrote: > > On Oct 13, 6:49 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > In a word, "float".   > > > I have infinite float on my current pedals. > > If you like step-on pedals

[RBW] Re: Clipless Pedals

2009-10-14 Thread ToddBS
On Oct 13, 6:49 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote: > In a word, "float".   I have infinite float on my current pedals. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send em

[RBW] Re: Clipless Pedals

2009-10-13 Thread ToddBS
I expected these comments. I have used 3 different pairs of shoes with the cleats mounted in just about every position imaginable. The only way to alleviate this discomfort would be to stuff a large Dr. Scholls in there. But then, that wouldn't alleviate me having to wear special shoes every ti

[RBW] Re: Clipless Pedals

2009-10-13 Thread ToddBS
On Oct 12, 3:40 pm, Steve Wimberg wrote: > A friend suggested SPDs so I could actually walk in the shoes (at   > least to go into a convenience store without falling on my ass).  He   > also felt that cycling shoes makes your pedal stroke more efficient   > and that it might alleviate the numbnes

[RBW] Sam for brevet riding?

2009-10-04 Thread ToddBS
>From photos and geometry charts, it looks like the Sam Hillborne has a good bit of fork rake. I was curious if anyone had experience using the Sam for front-loaded light touring, specifically in a randonneuring capacity, but anyone riding it with a rando style handlebar bag. I know the Sam is s

[RBW] Re: I know we're not supposed to talk about weight, but anyone Sam weight

2009-10-01 Thread ToddBS
On Sep 30, 9:21 am, "Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles" wrote: > @ToddBS -- > > Actually, my implication was that the average bike shop does not have > interest in stocking / displaying a versatile steel bike, although > they might get a Soma or Surly at your request.  That

[RBW] Re: I know we're not supposed to talk about weight, but anyone Sam weight

2009-09-29 Thread ToddBS
On Sep 29, 9:23 am, "Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles" wrote: > Knowing that the Sam is not a racy bike, and it is more versatile than > most anything available at your local bike shop (maybe save a LHT or > Soma Stanyan), is there a "weight limit" that would keep a potential > buyer from owning one?