Re: [RBW] Re: California 2010 El Niño Event Ride Re ports

2010-01-19 Thread tarik saleh
Esteban, When it is really nasty or if the offroad route in is passable I commute on my single speed mtb with fat studded tires on it: http://www.flickr.com/photos/targetsalad/3116100184/ It is geared at 32-20. I also have stud shod raleigh twenty and surly big dummy for when it is merely icy or m

Re: [RBW] Re: California 2010 El Niño Event Ride Re ports

2010-01-19 Thread tarik saleh
http://www.flickr.com/photos/targetsalad/4288339890/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/targetsalad/4288339376/ Again, thanks, el nino is working! Tarik On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 10:27 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > Über Alles! > > On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 9:19 PM, tarik saleh wrote: >> >> Ah, you guys are

RE: [RBW] Re: California 2010 El Niño Event Ride Re ports

2010-01-19 Thread Frederick, Steve
Thanks, Esteban! I have the Berthouds installed--had to do a bit of surgery (dremels are awesome!) to fit the rear fender between the chaistays, and trim the Daruma bolt to clear the front tire, but it was otherwise pretty straightforward. Of course, I'm running 38mm tires, not 42's, so there's

RE: [RBW] Re: California 2010 El Niño Event Ride Re ports

2010-01-19 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
I drilled Berthoud fenders for a flap last February for a Bombadil build -- not a problem since. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Frederick, Steve Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 9:34 AM To: rbw-owners-bun

RE: [RBW] Re: California 2010 El Niño Event Ride Re ports

2010-01-19 Thread Frederick, Steve
Are those Berthoud fenders? Do you find coverage adequate without a mud flap up front? I just installed my first set of Berthouds and I'm reluctant to drill holes for a flap... Steve -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]o

Re: [RBW] Re: California 2010 El Niño Event Ride Re ports

2010-01-18 Thread cyclotourist
Über Alles! On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 9:19 PM, tarik saleh wrote: > Ah, you guys are good. It just started snowing. Well done california. > > > On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 9:09 PM, cyclotourist > wrote: > > Altered-conscious? > > > > I had two great rides with my little people today. First was durin

Re: [RBW] Re: California 2010 El Niño Event Ride Re ports

2010-01-18 Thread tarik saleh
Ah, you guys are good. It just started snowing. Well done california. On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 9:09 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > Altered-conscious? > > I had two great rides with my little people today.  First was during a light > drizzle with the 7 y.o, collecting rocks for a school project (design

Re: [RBW] Re: California 2010 El Niño Event Ride Re ports

2010-01-18 Thread cyclotourist
Altered-conscious? I had two great rides with my little people today. First was during a light drizzle with the 7 y.o, collecting rocks for a school project (design an animal out of rocks!!!). Second ride going to Trader Joe's during a downpour w/ the winds blowing the rain pretty much sideways

Re: [RBW] Re: California 2010 El Niño Event Ride Re ports

2010-01-18 Thread cyclotourist
I think it's his subconscious taking over. On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 7:15 PM, Aaron Thomas wrote: > Wrong link, I reckon. But nice all the same. > > On Jan 18, 6:32 pm, Esteban wrote: > > Maybe some folks are getting out in the winter squall coming off the > > Pacific? > > > > I was sitting in my