[RBW] 2025 Philadelphia Bike Expo -- anyone planning on going

Peeking at everyone’s’ media feeds of the Philly Bike Expo from work whenever I get a second. Got some coverage from reliable source: https://www.bicycleretailer.com Kind of cool that the long time photographer of the event (Brad Quartuccio) lived near me during his Dirt Rag tenure and stocked ou

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Rider Recipes

These are always interesting questions and experiences as every reader/riders' depletion (sweat, electrolytes water) and method of replenishment varies. The underlying science provides insight. What are electrolyte drinks and how to make them

[RBW] Do you ride with fenders?

Yes. All of my bikes, all year round for all of the same reasons as the PNW folks but when it is dry, the rail trail dust can be kept out of your drivetrain with a nice long and adequately wide flap on the front fender. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh -- You received this message because you are subscr

[RBW] Bar end vs down tube shifters

Frame size matters. On my size of a frame (64cm Rambouillet), the down tube bosses are simply too far away to be a reasonable option for the attraction of DT shift levers. I spiffed my NOS Simplex retrofriction set to my mechanic when building up my custom the other year after trying them on the

Re: [RBW] Re: When to Abandon a Bike Project and Move On

I was going to say list your parts bin content here. You may be off your feed for what money remains to be spent to realize your project but what you have and might part with could be the crowning jewels for another's project. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Wed, Dec 23, 2020 at 6:10 PM Michael Morri