Re: [RBW] Planning a short credit card tour – loo king for route advice

Will, When you are between Cloverdale and Healdsburg, instead of riding on Dry Creek Rd, I recommend taking West Dry Creek between Westside Drive on the South and Yoakim Bridge Rd on the north. It is beautiful. I've ridden on it three times. Paved country riding at its best. -Jim W. On Oct 16

[RBW] Re: Cleaning out the closet sale

Justin, I would like the B&M IQ Fly if no one else has asked for it. Thanks! Angus On Oct 16, 10:40 pm, Justin August wrote: > Prices don't include shipping from 19143. Pictures available upon > request. > > Rivendell Ribbit Brakes original pads still - $40 > Faux TA front rack (use with cente

[RBW] Re: Cleaning out the closet sale

Sorry folks - It's not the IQ fly. It's the HALOGEN Lumotec FLY model. Senso +Standlight. -Justin On Oct 16, 11:40 pm, Justin August wrote: > Prices don't include shipping from 19143. Pictures available upon > request. > > Rivendell Ribbit Brakes original pads still - $40 > Faux TA front rack (u

[RBW] FS: Sam Hill 56 frameset + parts with added lowrider braze ons; much modified M Monocog partial build; Shimano dynohub wheelset Jack Brown Greens.

Contact writeint...@gmail.com -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-ow

[RBW] Re: Cycling in Northern Winters

Conditions can change so much from hour to hour in the winter. Sometimes the snow is hard and iced over in the morning, then by afternoon it has softened and the going is really slow. I ride my bike to work in the winter. Last winter it was a combination of a mountain bike with spiked tires on som

[RBW] Wanted: Selle An-Atomica Saddle

Brown (first pick) or black. Slotted preferably but would take non- slotted as well. I had little luck finding a used Swift so I will try for one of these and see how that goes. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to th

[RBW] Re: FS: Sam Hill 56 frameset + parts with added lowrider braze ons; much modified M Monocog partial build; Shimano dynohub wheelset Jack Brown Greens.

Details? On Oct 17, 10:30 am, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Contact writeint...@gmail.com > > -- > Patrick Moore > Albuquerque, NM > For professional resumes, contact > Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Bike Life

I usually ride Saturday mornings with some cycling friends. They're great guys and I always have fun riding with them, but these are guys who not only won't ride when it's raining, they won't ride-- I am not making this up-- when the roads are wet. Which not exactly my attitude. I'm more of a bike

[RBW] Bike Life

Don't know how this got sent before I finished it. Here's the complete version: *** I usually ride Saturday mornings with some cycling friends. They're great guys and I always have fun riding with them, but these are guys who not only won't ride when

Re: [RBW] Bike Life

Anne, Sounds like you had a great ride! Your friends sure have curious ideas about what makes acceptable riding conditions ;-) Out of curiosity (and because I want to get one someday) which size Saddlesack did you get? Based on your grocery list I'm assuming it's either a medium or a large. I'

[RBW] FS: Misc Garage Sale Items

Hi, Folks: I'm cleaning out our garage today and downsizing my bike stuff. I'm hoping to generate enough cash for a new wheel for my Hilsen. All items are used and in good condition and as noted below. Payment via PayPal - Shipping is not included. Rivendell/Duluth Waxed Canvas Banana Bag - road

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Sam Hill 56 frameset + parts with added lowrider braze ons; much modified M Monocog partial build; Shimano dynohub wheelset Jack Brown Greens.

My brother is handling the sale Please contact him at writeint...@gmail.com. Thanks. On Sun, Oct 17, 2010 at 12:03 PM, Justin August wrote: > Details? > > On Oct 17, 10:30 am, PATRICK MOORE wrote: >> Contact writeint...@gmail.com >> >> -- >> Patrick Moore >> Albuquerque, NM >> For professional r

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Sam Hill 56 frameset + parts with added lowrider braze ons; much modified M Monocog partial build; Shimano dynohub wheelset Jack Brown Greens.

i'm guessing this is the SH mentioned: http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bik/1984930063.html On Oct 17, 2010, at 12:21 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > My brother is handling the sale Please contact him at > writeint...@gmail.com. Thanks. > > On Sun, Oct 17, 2010 at 12:03 PM, Justin August > wrote

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Sam Hill 56 frameset + parts with added lowrider braze ons; much modified M Monocog partial build; Shimano dynohub wheelset Jack Brown Greens.

Yes, but Peter is open to offers. On Sun, Oct 17, 2010 at 1:23 PM, andrew hill wrote: > i'm guessing this is the SH mentioned: > http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bik/1984930063.html > > > On Oct 17, 2010, at 12:21 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > >> My brother is handling the sale Please contact him

Re: [RBW] Bike Life

Pretty amazing Anne. Seems like if someone likes riding a bike, they'd like riding it rain or shine... Today is drizzly/misty in SoCal, so I put on my skinny (36mm!!!) tires and mudguards . I wasn't expecting to see anyone, but was happily s

[RBW] Re: Planning a short credit card tour – loo king for route advice

Don't forget to have some Racer5 brew at Bear Republic in Healdsburg or Lagunitas IPA in Petaluma. On Oct 17, 12:25 am, James Warren wrote: > Will, > When you are between Cloverdale and Healdsburg, instead of riding on Dry > Creek Rd, I recommend taking West Dry Creek between Westside Drive on t

Re: [RBW] Bike Life

I was planning on a trails-only s24o, the hunqapillar's first, but now i think if anything i'll be taking the atlantis out into the rain this evening and trying to stay relatively un-muddy on the way in. we'll see, maybe it'll let up. rain is nice, but cool weather without rain is best. i don't li

Re: [RBW] Bike Life

On Sun, Oct 17, 2010 at 11:41 AM, Stuart Fletcher wrote: > Out of curiosity (and because I want to get one someday) which size > Saddlesack did you get?  Based on your grocery list I'm assuming it's > either a medium or a large. Large. I love it. There's only one problem, and perhaps some of yo

Re: [RBW] Planning a short credit card tour – look ing for route advice

James is right; West Dry Creek is splendid. And on the return in the same area, think twice about whether the frontage road for Highway 101 is where you want to be. After you cross the Golden Gate Bridge, you have yourself going up through San Rafael and over to Point Reyes on Sir Frances Drake. T

[RBW] Re: FS: Sam Hill 56 frameset + parts with added lowrider braze ons; much modified M Monocog partial build; Shimano dynohub wheelset Jack Brown Greens.

At the very least a link would probably be appreciated - moreso than just an email address! On Oct 17, 3:26 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Yes, but Peter is open to offers. > > > > > > On Sun, Oct 17, 2010 at 1:23 PM, andrew hill wrote: > > i'm guessing this is the SH mentioned: > >http://orangecoun

[RBW] Re: FS: Misc Garage Sale Items

WOW! Thanks for all of the interest. I'll be building up a new wheel with the proceeds! The only item left are the Jandd Front Mountain Panniers, I've received payment for most of the other items and sales are pending for everything else. If anything falls through, I'll contact the folks who res

[RBW] Re: VO Campagne handlebar review?

Thanks to all for your input. I ordered the VO and it arrived yesterday (BOY THAT WAS FAST!!)... I really like the quality of this bag... I only had a few minutes to try it out on the rack... I'll have to give it a proper road test with my drop bars on a longer ride. I'm sure it will serve my nee

Re: [RBW] FOUND, was WTB: Grip Kings

Ryan Nute just stopped by with a pair for me to buy, so soon I will be able to sample the wonders of the Grip King. Thanks Ryan! Do you guys use the added nobs? Rob in Seattle On Oct 16, 2010, at 7:49 PM, mike wrote: > > I on the other hand, like the GKs a whole bunch. I haven't tried the >

[RBW] bag for mustache bars?

I'm looking for a front-bag to hang beneath m-bars on a Romulus. M-bars and bags don't seem to go together at all well. That being said, I'd like to try a bar-bag instead of a front rack on this bike but I've got a 12-cm stem on, so it's a hair more room than usual. Any suggestions?? Than

Re: [RBW] FOUND, was WTB: Grip Kings

I just put Grip Kings on my Sam, and like them a LOT more than the MKS sneakers. The way my (flat, size 11) feet sit makes better contact with the GK's. And this is w/o adding nubs. Andrew On Oct 17, 2010, at 4:01 PM, Rob Harrison wrote: > Ryan Nute just stopped by with a pair for me to buy

Re: [RBW] bag for mustache bars?

Acorn handlebar bag. On 10/17/2010 6:04 PM, andrew hill wrote: I'm looking for a front-bag to hang beneath m-bars on a Romulus. M-bars and bags don't seem to go together at all well. That being said, I'd like to try a bar-bag instead of a front rack on this bike but I've got a 12-cm stem on

[RBW] Re: bag for mustache bars?

I like the Hobo bag as sold by Rivendell and also the similar version by the Acorn folks. I use one now with my drop bars and its just the right size for most rides. Although a front rack with a nylon, drawstring stuff sack and a Irish strap or two is the lightest way to carry extra stuff. I'm goin

[RBW] Free for postage: Bicycle Quarter Back Issues

Free for postage, issue Autumn 2010 and Summer 2010 of Bicycle Quarterly magazine. Good reading. One per person, so the first two responders get them! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw

Re: [RBW] bag for mustache bars?

Baggins bar tube does well on my mustaches, so I'm guessing that the following would do well: http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/brand-v-bar-tube/20-197 Unfortunately, the Baggins one is no longer on the site, but that Brand V one looks nice, and the price is good. I really like the Brand V

[RBW] Re: Free for postage: Bicycle Quarter Back Issues

Greetings. I'd love to look at a copy of BQ. Could you send me one of 'em? How do I pay? All the best, Kevin On Oct 17, 4:34 pm, Ginz wrote: > Free for postage, issue Autumn 2010 and Summer 2010 of Bicycle > Quarterly magazine.  Good reading. > > One per person, so the first two responders get t

[RBW] Re: Cycling in Northern Winters

Have done "beater" bikes in the past. This year am planning on riding my Surly LHT with 26" wheels in the winter. Probably also my Salsa Fargo. Both will have studded tires. The Sam Hillborne will be inside on the trainer. Will also be my first winter using drop bars. Previously have only had

Re: [RBW] bag for mustache bars?

http://www.frostriver.com/bike_bags/sawbill_trail.html D.L. On Sun, Oct 17, 2010 at 5:04 PM, andrew hill wrote: > I'm looking for a front-bag to hang beneath m-bars on a Romulus. M-bars > and bags don't seem to go together at all well. That being said, I'd like > to try a bar-bag instead of

Re: [RBW] Free for postage: Bicycle Quarter Back Issues

I'll take either one if available. Thanks, Eric On Sun, Oct 17, 2010 at 7:34 PM, Ginz wrote: > Free for postage, issue Autumn 2010 and Summer 2010 of Bicycle > Quarterly magazine. Good reading. > > One per person, so the first two responders get them! > > -- > You received this message becaus

[RBW] MUSA Windshield

Was going to mention this a week or so ago. But the windshield is a pretty nifty item. While riding on vacation at the beginning of the month, had a big hill to go down. Repeatedly. So, a couple of times, when I was going to just cruise down the Gunflint Trail, the Windshield came in handy. Th

[RBW] Re: Bike Life

I loved your bike life post. It made me wonder why a carbon bike has to be 'dainty.' I spent a pretty instructive hour with Shawn of Ruckus Components the other day, and it kind of changed the way I think about carbon fiber. "If you make _anything_ as light as possible, it's going to fail." The ol

[RBW] Re: bag for mustache bars?

I bought a "rackaleur" from VO to allow me to use bar bags with my cross levers on a drop bar. It works well. If your M bars are on a flat/horizontal stem then something like that might allow you to get the bag out in front of the foreward bends that I assume are causing you the trouble. The rackal

[RBW] Re: bag for mustache bars?

Depends on how much stuff you want to carry. I used a bar tube with M- bars. It was a day rider, casual bike so the bar tube held what little I needed for short rides. If you go with the stuff sack on a rack idea, consider a cargo net to hold it down. I love the way they can handle a wide varie

[RBW] Re: FOUND, was WTB: Grip Kings

Hi Rob, I have GKs on my porteur/commuter/rain bike. I added the spikes/studs that Riv sells. Probably a good idea for wet weather. Probably also depends on the shoes you are using. During the winter, I commute with some Lowa hiking boots that have a really effective gore-tex liner. My feet stay v

[RBW] Re: FOUND, was WTB: Grip Kings

I put the Tioga blunt nubs on one side of mine. I don't care which side I use, really, unless it's raining and/or muddy. Then I like the nubs. I have Grip Kings on both my bikes. I love them. (11.5, normal- to-slightly-wide width). But one thing I know for sure... pedals are a personal and subjecti

[RBW] The Scott Sisters

I see Grant's blogpost about the Scott sisters in Mississippi, (http:// www.rivbike.com/blogs/knothole_post/294) but can't figure out how to send the governor an email from the official site, or post on his Facebook page. Can anyone help with an email address? Philip -- You received this messag

[RBW] Re: Bike Life

Cool post, Anne. Kinda funny that we dig all purpose bikes, install big tires, fenders, etc - but still care about aesthetics. I'm as guilty as anyone. Unfortunately, the Large isn't available in grid-grey yet. The small (which I have) and medium are. I really like that fabric - a lot. It goes wi

Re: [RBW] The Scott Sisters

On the Contact Page at -- Jon ³Papa² Grant Illustration + Information Graphics Austin, Texas jgr...@papagrant.com 512-284-9599 Portfolio at From: Philip Williamson Reply-To: Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2010 19:37:22 -0700 (PDT) To: RBW

Re: [RBW] The Scott Sisters

>From the website that Grant lists:  write the office at - gover...@governor.state.ms.us.I sent a note last week.JoanOct 17, 2010 10:37:33 PM, rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote:I see Grant's blogpost about the Scott sisters in Mississippi, (http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/knothole_post/294) but

[RBW] Re: different cockpits on one frame

new Noodles cockpit pictures http://tinyurl.com/2fjvpr2 More pictures with different cockpits over time. A bike in full. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-ow

[RBW] Re: FOUND, was WTB: Grip Kings

I am curious if those of you with large feet that like the GK pedals so much have flattish or high arched feet? I have high arches and with the GK it felt like my feet were going to roll off the outside edge and I had to use concentration to keep the load on my inner three rows of foot bones. As

[RBW] Re: The Scott Sisters

Thanks. gover...@governor.state.ms.us No final period. Philip On Oct 17, 7:43 pm, Joan Oppel wrote: > From the website that Grant lists:  write the office at - > gover...@governor.state.ms.us. > I sent a note last week. > Joan > Oct 17, 2010 10:37:33 PM, rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrot

Re: [RBW] Re: bag for mustache bars?

thanks everyone, yeah, a no-rise, long stem is why i'm concerned about fitting something like the Acorn Handlebar Bag "under" the m-bars, but that'd be an ideal bag i think, and might work. i think a seat-intended bag might fit, using seat tube loop as head-tube loop, and seat loop loops for b

[RBW] Re: Bike Life

Got a photo? That's too many colors flashing thru my head. But what do I know? I think dark blue h-bar tape looks fine on my Atlantis (stock color), along with a tan Acorn front bag & ancient Hobo (some version of green) for a saddlebag. dougP On Oct 17, 1:15 pm, Anne Paulson wrote: > On Sun,

[RBW] Re: Bike Life

Great Post Anne. I had a ride in late September that my Carbon friends bailed on because of the threat, threat mind you not actual, of rain. I shook my head and went out and had a wonderful ride with hardly a sprinkle. I figured next time I get this response I would ask if it was really true tha

[RBW] Saluki Tubing Specs

All this talk about standard vs OS tubing over on some other list has me curious: Anyone know the tubing specs for a 62cm Saluki? Who made the tubing? Was it all standard size? I've heard it might have been 8-5-8 all around. Was that true in every size? Grant? Thank you! Rob in Seattle -- Yo

[RBW] Re: Bike Life

Great piece, Anne! I am in Borneo now (been here a week, will be here for 103 more weeks) with my AHH. I bought (but didn't try it out until I arrived here) a large Sackville sack for use on my bike. My first trip I hauled, a box of cornflakes, a tin of dutch cookies, a bag of powdered milk (a g

[RBW] Re: Saluki Tubing Specs

My dim recollection is that the tubing was stouter on 58s and up. I thought the Japanese Rivs were OS Tohoku or Kasei. Ryan On Oct 17, 9:18 pm, Rob Harrison wrote: > All this talk about standard vs OS tubing over on some other list has me > curious: Anyone know the tubing specs for a 62cm Salu