Re: [RBW] good ride

Erik: those are some of the best trip photos I've seen. Well done. My sister and her family used to live near Auburn and I've seen some of the beautiful area in person -- not by bike, alas. On Wed, Jul 10, 2013 at 8:31 PM, James Chang wrote: > Wow!!! That looks amazing. Beautiful place to ride

Re: [RBW] Re: Terrible News

So So sad I am at a loss for words. I used to live in that neighborhood. On Thu, Jul 11, 2013 at 1:16 AM, Brian Hanson wrote: > http://stonehog.wordpress.com/2013/07/10/a-sad-day/ > > I would love to send something along to Seth's family/friends. > > Brian > Seattle, WA > > Brian Hanson > Seatt

Re: [RBW] Re: Terrible News

Me, too. On Jul 11, 2013, at 12:57 AM, "Eric Norris" mailto:campyonly...@me.com>> wrote: I'm in. Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy On Jul 10, 2013, at 9:49 PM, Evan mailto:evanellio...@gmail.

[RBW] Re: Leather gloves (fingerless mitts) ?

thanks Jim, those look perfect On Wednesday, July 10, 2013 10:20:15 PM UTC-5, Jim M. wrote: > > The Giro Zero has an unpadded, leather palm: > http://www.giro.com/us_en/products/men/gloves/zero.html > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bun

Re: [RBW] good ride

really great photos and awesome country -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this gr

Re: [RBW] WTB- Betty Foy or Glorius

Search all of USA Clist at one time here: http://www.my-craigs-finder.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googl

[RBW] WTB - 700C Speedblend Tires

Anyone have an unused or lightly used set? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this gro

Re: [RBW] good ride

This list has introduced me to many great photographers, beautiful bikes, and gorgeous landscapes. Thanks! On Thursday, July 11, 2013 7:01:21 AM UTC-4, Ron Mc wrote: > > really great photos and awesome country > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Leather gloves (fingerless mitts) ?

I turned to Specialzed 74's for short fingered leather gloves with no gel padding, just an extra leather layer on the palm. They work for me on long rides. YMMV. http://m.specialized.com/us/en/ftr/gloves/road-gloves/74 rod -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: FS - Swift Industries Ozette bag $170 shipped

I'm going to bump this to say that I can be flexible on the price. -Sam On Tuesday, July 9, 2013 11:14:12 AM UTC-4, samwe...@gmail.com wrote: > > Hi everyone, > > I'm selling a custom Swift Industries Ozette bag. The external dimensions > are 8 1/2" x 10 1/4" x 8 1/2" from seam to seam, so it is

[RBW] Re: Lots for sale - frames and parts! Salsa, Paul, Brooks, Thomson

Hello, what rake angle is the wound-up fork? I see on the website that there are two options? And how long is the steer tube? Thanks! On Monday, July 8, 2013 6:54:47 PM UTC-5, Aaron Schmidt wrote: > > Folks - > > > I am thinning out the ever growing collection of bike surplus. Would love > to f

[RBW] Re: good ride

These photos caused a a serious case of wanderlust. Thanks for sharing them. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@go

[RBW] Bullmoose Boscos Miniumum Insertion

Does anyone know what it is? I don't see it on the site. Thanks. Peter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googl

[RBW] Re: Neck Pain, and Upright Bars/Bosco's

Apologies for my late arrival to this topic. I have just been dealing with similar issues (stinosis in the C6-7) and have been off the bike for a few weeks. Still in physical therapy and just starting to ride again in a limited fashion while being ever so mindful of my position and posture on

Re: [RBW] Re: Terrible News

I would like to send a postcard. Philip www.biketinker.com On Thursday, July 11, 2013 3:57:02 AM UTC-7, Pudge wrote: > > Me, too. > > > > On Jul 11, 2013, at 12:57 AM, "Eric Norris" > > wrote: > > I'm in. > > Eric N > www.CampyOnly.com > CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com > Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy

[RBW] An idea long overdue

http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/rydon-pixio-bicycle-light -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiv

Re: [RBW] Chris King Headset

I agree that CK headsets are an extravagance. You can certainly get a functional, durable headset for much less money. But let's face it, this is a forum for fans of a bicycle company that sells frames that cost a minimum of $1200 and complete bikes that could easily hit $5k. There are much less

Re: [RBW] good ride

Erik, > > Thanks for your photos. With young kids at home and a demanding office job down here in LA, your photos remind me that there's a big and beautiful world out there. I get by on my daily commute and the occasional two-hour ride into the local mountains on a weekend, but it's good to k

Re: [RBW] An idea long overdue

Its a good idea, but 30 Euro is about 40 bucks. Its about 10-15 dollars outside of the price point for be seen lights since most people are used to going in a bike shop and picking up a knog for 15 bucks. I like the idea of just setting it and forgetting it, really cool and I hope it gets off the g

Re: [RBW] Re: Terrible News

I'm in. It's a great idea. Hugh Sunland, Ca On Wed, Jul 10, 2013 at 9:57 PM, Eric Norris wrote: > I'm in. > > Eric N > www.CampyOnly.com > CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com > Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy > > On Jul 10, 2013, at 9:49 PM, Evan wrote: > > I like Bob Barr's postcard suggestion. What do you-a

[RBW] Re: WTB - 700C Speedblend Tires

I have a set of the Panaracer Pasela Speedblends. I think they are marked 32 but aren't that wide. very low miles. I'm sorry but don't have a camera, but maybe could get a friend with a phone to take pictures. Jim On Thursday, July 11, 2013 8:27:20 AM UTC-5, Johnny Alien wrote: > > Anyone have

[RBW] Re: WTB - 700C Speedblend Tires

FWIW, Speedblends are 28; they're Ruffy Tuffys in color On Thursday, July 11, 2013 1:39:22 PM UTC-4, jim wrote: > > I have a set of the Panaracer Pasela Speedblends. I think they are marked > 32 but aren't that wide. very low miles. I'm sorry but don't have a camera, > but maybe could get

Re: [RBW] Re: Terrible News

Yeah, it is a good idea. Haven't seen any obituary in the Durham news yet. But I did see that someone posted a news clip of his demise over at SlashDot.org. Since he worked for an open source software company, that's a popular site for discussing OS such as Linux and the like. 'Course, the

[RBW] Re: good ride

My oldest son and I just got back from Donner Pass/Squaw Valley...incredible geography! On Wednesday, July 10, 2013 9:43:41 PM UTC-4, bicyc...@gmail.com wrote: > hi everyone: > > been a while since i've posted on the list, but i figured some of you > might enjoy the photos from my most recent

Re: [RBW] Re: Terrible News

I lived in that neighborhood and biked on that road everyday for 3 years. So sad. Snashvilleo scary. I think Seth was a great addition to this small world of RBW an to the broader universe. May he rest in peace. Edwin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

Re: [RBW] Re: Terrible News

> 'Course, the blog threads (like most of 'em on that blog site) immediately deteriorated into character slamming, name calling, > and generous use of vulgar invectives over whether or not the driver was a criminal. Ignore those remarks if you go there This is what drives people to become hermi

Re: [RBW] Re: Terrible News

I never look at comments section, that is where the trolls live and I try to never feed the trolls. On Thu, Jul 11, 2013 at 2:54 PM, Matthew J wrote: > > 'Course, the blog threads (like most of 'em on that blog site) > immediately deteriorated into character slamming, name calling, > > and gene

Re: [RBW] Re: good ride

Glad you all enjoy the photos -- I'm already looking for other lines out there... Amazing country indeed. Cheers, erik On Thu, Jul 11, 2013 at 11:58 AM, doc wrote: > My oldest son and I just got back from Donner Pass/Squaw > Valley...incredible geography! > > On Wednesday, July 10, 2013 9:43:

[RBW] Re: Getting a Bike on a Plane

I've flown with my S&S coupled Riv (and Sweetpea) many times. Knock on wood, but they've never opened the case. Maybe this summer. Once they get it through their heads that my case is 1) within size limits and 2) within weight limits, (and believe me, I have had to clarify those points for th

[RBW] Re: Classy bottle

I like to have hot beverages in my insulated bottles in the cold, and cold ones in the heat. I also like to drink from the bottle while riding. Pistol Creek makes a nice insulated bottle, but don't buy their sport cap - it leaks. However, the Klean Kanteen sport cap fits perfectly. KK misse

[RBW] Re: Classy bottle

Just to weigh in, my insulated kleen kanteens are amongst the gear that I use most often. they are fantastic as you can drink coffee from them in the morning, rinse them, and drink water in the afternoon. really amazing. mine have held up for about 4 years too, dinged up, but not too bad. Th

[RBW] Re: Bullmoose Boscos Miniumum Insertion

> > Isn't it marked on the stem? > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, sen

[RBW] Re: Bullmoose Boscos Miniumum Insertion

> > Do you mean MAX bar height? (which I guess is the inverse for "minimum > insertion"). > "Maximum bar height" is dictated by what is marked on the stem itself by Nitto. Is it marked towards the bottom of the back of the stem? You might see it etched in there saying something like "MAX HT" o

Re: [RBW] An idea long overdue

I'm feeling the same way, a light you can just use without concern for batteries or dyno is great. I think the higher price is justified since it would eliminate those inconveniences and expenses. I hope they make it. Marc On Thursday, July 11, 2013 1:26:38 PM UTC-4, Peter M wrote: > > Its a

Re: [RBW] Re: Bullmoose Boscos Miniumum Insertion

Erm yeah that might come in handy if I owned a set or could find some clear pictures online, which I cant, unfortunately. I don't know if I could use them anyway I like my interrupter levers and don't know how they would work with the Bullmoose version. On Thu, Jul 11, 2013 at 5:59 PM, Michael w

[RBW] Re: WTB - 700C Speedblend Tires

We know where this is going, don't we? Grant tried to sell them; probably didn't get many buyers because "weird"; he discontinued them; now we wish we had bought them. Hello ridiculous Ebay prices! Joe "yes, I wish I had bought Speedblends" Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Thursday, July 11, 2013 6:27:

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB - 700C Speedblend Tires

Am I high, or are they available from SOMA? On Thu, Jul 11, 2013 at 3:43 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > We know where this is going, don't we? Grant tried to sell them; probably > didn't get many buyers because "weird"; he discontinued them; now we wish > we had bought them. Hello ridiculous Ebay pri

[RBW] Re: WTB - 700C Speedblend Tires

No - the Speedblends on my wife's Bridgestone are definitely sporting a Pasela tread pattern. - Andrew, Berkeley On Thursday, July 11, 2013 10:59:12 AM UTC-7, Leslie wrote: > > FWIW, Speedblends are 28; they're Ruffy Tuffys in color > > -- You received this message because you are subscri

[RBW] First ride with the Noodles

Pictures to prove it. About 10 miles with a little bit of dirt. First time using flickr. http://www.flickr.com/photos/97010676@N07/sets/72157634602760690/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

Re: [RBW] Sunday S24O

Beautiful! So glad you could escape! On Tuesday, July 9, 2013, jimD wrote: > Speaking for myself, there can never be enough photos. > -JimD > > On Jul 8, 2013, at 7:32 PM, Deacon Patrick > > > wrote: > > Thanks, Doug. I sometimes wonder if I should hit you guys with another > outing's photos, bu

[RBW] Re: First ride with the Noodles

Two firsts in one day! Excellent! What's the initial thought on the noodles? With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, July 11, 2013 6:19:53 PM UTC-6, Curtis wrote: > > Pictures to prove it. About 10 miles with a little bit of dirt. First > time using flickr. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/97010676

Re: [RBW] Re: Regarding Seth Vidal

Terrible. Iv'e read his posts here, and maybe interacted with him a few times and he seemed like a great guy. I'm not sure how many of you know this but he was sort of famous in the linux/tech/sysadmin circles. I heard about this first on a site I visit daily for work-type news. RIP Seth. - R

[RBW] No ruse shoes (or, no retention, NYT Style section

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/11/fashion/looking-smart-on-the-pedals.html?_r=0 Personally, from my own experience, the ideal worry free shoe-and-pedal system is loose-ish toe straps and boat shoes in summer, Safari boots in winter. Both have soles that grip standard track or quill pedals, and wit

Re: [RBW] No ruse shoes (or, no retention, NYT Style section

Bike snob skewered that article hard today, it was hilarious. As a nyc rider I can tell you that one can ride the citi bike at 4mph for 10 minutes in wooden shoes if you want. Don't take anything the times says so seriously. On Jul 11, 2013 9:16 PM, "Patrick Moore" wrote: > > http://www.nytimes.c

Re: [RBW] No ruse shoes (or, no retention, NYT Style section

Haven't yet gotten to BSNYC; this is one more encouragement. Who says I'm taking the NYT seriously? Not me! I forwarded the link only for the "no ruse shoes" connection. I still think loose-as-you-want straps and street shoes are the ideal "what, me worry?" shoe-to-pedal solution. On Thu, Jul 11

Re: [RBW] Re: Terrible News

Friends, Some more info about the goings-on here and online. First, the service for Seth is this Saturday at 11a ET at Clements Funeral Home 1105 Broad St., Durham, NC. You can leave remembrances for Seth on Clements site: http://www.clementsfuneralservice.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1032792 Seth's

Re: [RBW] Re: good ride

Beautiful - thank you for posting. Bob On Thu, Jul 11, 2013 at 3:59 PM, erik jensen wrote: > Glad you all enjoy the photos -- I'm already looking for other lines out > there... Amazing country indeed. > > Cheers, > > erik > > > On Thu, Jul 11, 2013 at 11:58 AM, doc wrote: > >> My oldest son a

Re: [RBW] Re: Bullmoose Boscos Miniumum Insertion

*getting out calipers and a 6mm allen wrench, and a stick for Sam Hillborne to bite during the surgery* I measure 88mm from the MAX HT line to the tops of the diagonal stems. 68mm of usable range overall (from the line to "slammed down," as the racers would say). If it were a regular quill stem

Re: [RBW] Re: Bullmoose Boscos Miniumum Insertion

John, thanks for the measurements, I appreciate it. I personally love to take a wrench to the bombadil, but not sure if it likes it, haha. I am using some bar tape as shims now with the regular bosco bars and interrupter levers. I just don't know if there is enough real estate with the struts there

Re: [RBW] Re: Bullmoose Boscos Miniumum Insertion

Ah, that would have been good to provide also. Mine have 7" of clamp-able space between the welds. On Thursday, July 11, 2013 10:51:10 PM UTC-4, Peter M wrote: > > John, thanks for the measurements, I appreciate it. I personally love to > take a wrench to the bombadil, but not sure if it likes i

Re: [RBW] First ride with the Noodles

Patrick, So far I like the noodles. They feel good in the hands. Also did the first attempt at bar tape and shellack. I tried different types on each side so the left and right are a little different. Ride safe. On Thursday, July 11, 2013, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Two firsts in one day! Excel

[RBW] Re: First ride with the Noodles

The Noodles are probably more user friendly than flickr :-). As a user of both, just my opinion. I think I can tape handlebars faster & with more confidence than downloading & posting photos, but that's my problem. Seriously, nice photos. Looks like you had a fun ride. dougP On Thursday,

[RBW] Re: Terrible News

My best thoughts and heart go out to his family. It is sad to lose an enthusiast like this. On Tuesday, July 9, 2013 4:03:07 PM UTC-3, Peter Pesce wrote: > > via Twitter: > > *ThePathLessPedaled* @*pathlesspedaled* >

[RBW] Re: Rivendell sighting what are the odds?

Please allow me to introduce myself. I am Tom Virgil and a Samuel Hillborne rider. The new Rivendell bike entered my life in late May 2013. I am still dialing the Sam in. I live in Del Mar Heights, but often ride out to the beach on Carmel Valley Road. You just might see another Rivendell

[RBW] Emergency Shoutout to All Seattle List Members

I'll be arriving in Seattle tomorrow evening for the Seattle-to-Portland ride, and as of tonight my lodging arrangements seem to be falling apart. If anybody on this list is in the Seattle area--preferably reasonably close to UW--and has a bed, couch, or cot that I could sleep on, I would very m