[RBW] Re: Act of Thoughtfulness

2020-02-29 Thread 'Je Mar' via RBW Owners Bunch
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[RBW] Re: Act of Thoughtfulness

2020-02-28 Thread John Philip
On Monday, February 24, 2020 at 5:17:57 PM UTC-5, truegolden wrote: > > > About once I month I cycle about 10 miles each way up north of me to help > an elderly friend. > > On a particularly busy stretch of road > with a 40mph speed limit > (but most do at least 50) > the few cyclists that pass

[RBW] Re: Act of Thoughtfulness

2020-02-28 Thread John Philip
On Monday, February 24, 2020 at 5:17:57 PM UTC-5, truegolden wrote: > > > About once I month I cycle about 10 miles each way up north of me to help > an elderly friend. > > On a particularly busy stretch of road > with a 40mph speed limit > (but most do at least 50) > the few cyclists that pass

[RBW] Re: Act of Thoughtfulness

2020-02-28 Thread RonaTD
On Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 2:07:18 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Trail fall of trees is always an issue over the miles of back trails. > Years ago, I "upgraded" to a Japanese hand saw (cuts on the back cut, not > the push cut, allowing for a harder steel that stays sharp a lng

Re: [RBW] Re: Act of Thoughtfulness

2020-02-28 Thread Robert Tilley
rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.comReply-to: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.comSubject: [RBW] Re: Act of Thoughtfulness Trail fall of trees is always an issue over the miles of back trails. Years ago, I "upgraded" to a Japanese hand saw (cuts on the back cut, not the push cut, allowing for a harder steel that

Re: [RBW] Re: Act of Thoughtfulness

2020-02-27 Thread Steven Sweedler
Hard to go wrong with the Felco folding saws. I used them since they came out on a daily basis, shocking how fast they can cut. Steve On Thu, Feb 27, 2020 at 5:26 PM tuolumne bikes wrote: > Duh, picture... > > On Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 9:25:23 AM UTC-8, tuolumne bikes wrote: >> >> One of

[RBW] Re: Act of Thoughtfulness

2020-02-27 Thread tuolumne bikes
Duh, picture... On Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 9:25:23 AM UTC-8, tuolumne bikes wrote: > > One of my Christmas presents. The blade locks closed as well as open, 6.5 > oz, and 7" blade. Much lighter than the Corona I was carrying on Forest > rides. Cuts fine, we'll see about longevity. Pretty

[RBW] Re: Act of Thoughtfulness

2020-02-27 Thread tuolumne bikes
One of my Christmas presents. The blade locks closed as well as open, 6.5 oz, and 7" blade. Much lighter than the Corona I was carrying on Forest rides. Cuts fine, we'll see about longevity. Pretty much a must for exploring in the Sierra these days with tree mortality and reduced road maintenan

[RBW] Re: Act of Thoughtfulness

2020-02-27 Thread Amit Singh
Paul, Thank you for sharing with us. This is what I most miss about the Riv group! On Monday, February 24, 2020 at 2:17:57 PM UTC-8, truegolden wrote: > > > About once I month I cycle about 10 miles each way up north of me to help > an elderly friend. > > On a particularly busy stretch of road >

[RBW] Re: Act of Thoughtfulness

2020-02-26 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Trail fall of trees is always an issue over the miles of back trails. Years ago, I "upgraded" to a Japanese hand saw (cuts on the back cut, not the push cut, allowing for a harder steel that stays sharp a lng time). Silky. This wee one is always on my trail bike and is good for 4" diameter

[RBW] Re: Act of Thoughtfulness

2020-02-26 Thread Tom Wyland
For a week in the spring I carry around branch loppers (technical name) to cut off branches that extend into the trails and sidewalks that are used by cyclists. I was thinking of upgrading to a rechargeable mini chainsaw this year. I've had someone stop their car and tell me "I see what you are

[RBW] Re: Act of Thoughtfulness

2020-02-24 Thread dougP
Nice work. My guess is a commuter who uses this daily decided to take matters into their own hands. I know a bike advocacy guy who does similar. He carries yellow & white spray cans, & sprays warnings (like the green) and uses the white of improve lane marking. He's even pretty good at free