Re: [RBW] Re: scouting East Canyon

I'm in total agreement; it's more of a hiking trail but fun, nonetheless. I personally find the trail a bit too steep and rocky for an enjoyable descent. Keep me posted on fall destinations and count me in. -Evan On Saturday, July 13, 2013 8:50:19 PM UTC-7, Mike Schiller wrote: > > except that

[RBW] Re: Mille Miglia on Vitorria Randonneur Hyper 700 x 38

Would you mind measuring the actual width if you have some calipers? Wondering if these will fit my LongLow. On Saturday, July 13, 2013 7:49:49 PM UTC-6, dougP wrote: > > Following our recent discussion on the search for supple, 40 mm tires, Rob > Perks of Ocean Air Cycles (http://oceanaircycle

[RBW] Re: Saluki at 2200 feet

Beautiful color on that dog. I haven't set any specific goals but I too hope to be out doing this kind of stuff in 30 years... hiking, biking, paddling... all of it. age 39... a whole life still ahead. --Smitty On Saturday, July 13, 2013 11:03:42 AM UTC-7, Michael Hechmer wrote: > > One of my

[RBW] Re: Northwest Roadtrip with bikes

Your pics make the San Juans look pretty inviting. Looks like you saw a fair amount of PDX on your own. It's a fun town to just pedal around and explore. --Smitty On Friday, July 12, 2013 5:46:20 PM UTC-7, franklyn wrote: > > A couple of weeks ago I asked the list for some suggestions on pl

[RBW] FS: New Rough Stuff Single Speed Rear Wheel - $150.00 (pick up only)

For sale is a never used Rich Lesnik built single speed wheel and freewheels: White Industries 36h Silver Eno Hub Velocity Dyad Silver Rim New White Industries 18 teeth Freewheel Lightly (very) used White Industries 22 teeth Freewheel Zefal Rim Tape $150.00 price is real cheap and is only for so

[RBW] Re: FS: New Rough Stuff Single Speed Rear Wheel - $150.00 (pick up only)

700C (And a big old duh on my part for hitting send before adding!) On Sunday, July 14, 2013 6:19:01 AM UTC-5, Matthew J wrote: > > For sale is a never used Rich Lesnik built single speed wheel and > freewheels: > > White Industries 36h Silver Eno Hub > Velocity Dyad Silver Rim > New White Indust

[RBW] Rivendell sittings yesterday, Markleeville Death Ride - was it you?

Did this challenging ride yesterday (www.deathride.com) for the seventh time. Quite beautiful, but less than 5% of the riders were on steel. I chose my Orange Rambouillet for the day. I was taking a break on the Ebbets Pass ascent when a nice guy on a tall Rivendell road passed me - his bike

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

Fred, you aren't too too far from me (I am in Harrisburg). Are you by any chance doing the Lancaster covered bridge ride in August? On Sunday, July 7, 2013 1:03:03 PM UTC-4, hsmitham wrote: > > Went out for a short ramble South of Del Mar through Torrey Pines reserve > and just happened to run

[RBW] Rivendell sighting what are the odds?

I live in Oceanside but don't ride on the coast much in the summer. I usually head to Bonsall, Fallbrook or Valley Center to get away from the crowd. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] Rivendell sittings yesterday, Markleeville Death Ride - was it you?

I was out there. On my blue/white Gunnar Sport. It's been 11 years since I did the DR. I was struck at just how many fewer steel bikes out there since then. I love bikes, even stealthy carbon pro racing machines, but I kept wondering if there was basically one factory in Taiwan with a cookie cu

[RBW] Re: Northwest Roadtrip with bikes

Next time up in portland we will ride to Cape Lookout and Nehalem Bay! Franklyn On Sunday, July 14, 2013 1:15:32 AM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: > > Your pics make the San Juans look pretty inviting. > > Looks like you saw a fair amount of PDX on your own. It's a fun town to > just pedal a

[RBW] Re: Family Bike Tour

How did you get to Seaside? did you take the bus over to the coast? Franklyn On Saturday, July 13, 2013 9:52:42 AM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: > > Landing back at home after a week bike tour with my family and hearing the > news about Seth V was/is gut wrenching. Like most of those who com

[RBW] shipping a bike to Karme Choling

My main bicycling buddy Anne is off to the Buddhist Center in St Johnsbury Vt for two years. She flies in for August and then drives from Washington State at the end of September. Anne comes into Hanover NH by bus and then gets picked up by car. We were thinking of packing and shipping her Miy

RE: [RBW] shipping a bike to Karme Choling

Hi Bo, I have used the Air Caddy system to ship bikes with very good results. The bike is put into the box, attached to a fork mount. All you have to do at the back end is reattach the front wheel, rotate the handlebars into position, and re-insert the seatpost and tighten it down. I've shipped

Re: [RBW] Rivendell sittings yesterday, Markleeville Death Ride - was it you?

Max, Good on ya! I've tried twice but have been seduced by ice cream prior to Carson pass. -JimD On Jul 14, 2013, at 4:35 AM, reynoldslugs wrote: > Did this challenging ride yesterday (www.deathride.com) for the seventh time. > Quite beautiful, but less than 5% of the riders were on steel.

Re: [RBW] shipping a bike to Karme Choling

+1 for Air Caddy. On Jul 14, 2013, at 8:44 AM, Joe Bartoe wrote: > Hi Bo, > > I have used the Air Caddy system to ship bikes with very good results. The > bike is put into the box, attached to a fork mount. All you have to do at the > back end is reattach the front wheel, rotate the handlebar

[RBW] Re: Family Bike Tour

List member Tommy Nguyen drove us to Seaside. He rode and camped with us for the first day/night. --Andy On Sunday, July 14, 2013 8:05:02 AM UTC-7, franklyn wrote: > > How did you get to Seaside? did you take the bus over to the coast? > > Franklyn > > On Saturday, July 13, 2013 9:52:42 AM UT

[RBW] shipping a bike to Karme Choling

+2 for the Air Caddy. I've flown with the Quickbeam several times and shipped a Betty Foy once. It's a well thought out and easy system, but keep in mind front fenders and front racks might require additional attention in order to fit. also, with all the extra room in the box it's really easy to

Re: [RBW] Family Bike Tour

The risks are worth the rewards. These pictures show it in spades. Brian Hanson Seattle, WA On Jul 13, 2013, at 9:52 AM, Andy Smitty Schmidt <54ca...@gmail.com> wrote: > Landing back at home after a week bike tour with my family and hearing the > news about Seth V was/is gut wrenching. Like mos

[RBW] Re: Mille Miglia on Vitorria Randonneur Hyper 700 x 38

The Vittorias measure about 38-39 mm @ 60 psi on a Mavic A-719 rim (22 mm width, IIRC). The Schwalbes measure right at 40 mm. dougP On Sunday, July 14, 2013 12:52:57 AM UTC-7, IanA wrote: > > Would you mind measuring the actual width if you have some calipers? > Wondering if these will fit

[RBW] Re: Synergy rims

Had 700's on the Atlantis for 5 years. Commuted and toured. No problems. -- 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...@goog

[RBW] FS: New Rough Stuff Single Speed Rear Wheel - $150.00 (pick up only)

Matthew, what is spacing? Thanks. -- 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, send

[RBW] Second Breakfast (ride report)

Because I know some of you enjoy ride reports, here's one... http://pawndero.wordpress.com/2013/07/13/second-breakfast-micro-tour/ To be honest, it's more about what happens between pedaling sessions. But I rode my A. Homer Hilsen 40+ miles, over delightful paved and non-paved roads, so this c

[RBW] Re: Second Breakfast (ride report)

A hammock should be a bike ride essential. --Smitty On Sunday, July 14, 2013 10:59:45 AM UTC-7, Pondero wrote: > > Because I know some of you enjoy ride reports, here's one... > > http://pawndero.wordpress.com/2013/07/13/second-breakfast-micro-tour/ > > To be honest, it's more about what happens

[RBW] shipping a bike to Karme Choling

I will be in Meredith NH from July 25th until August 9th. If I can help in some way please let me know. It's an hour plus from Hanover. Jay -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving e

[RBW] Re: Mille Miglia on Vitorria Randonneur Hyper 700 x 38

I think the A719 is wider than 22mm Doug. I have the A319's and it measures 25mm on the outside. I think the A719 is the same. Good review on that tire.They are well liked from all I've read. Maybe you should try some knobbies for your next test? ~mike -- You received this message because

[RBW] WT Trade: Technomic long for short

I have a Technomic stem, 10 cm length, 26mm clamp that I'd like to trade for the same with a 7 cm length. -- 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 r

[RBW] Re: Second Breakfast (ride report)

Outstanding way to beat the heat or at least adapt to it. I think I may have to add a hamock to my cycling gear. -Erl -- 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 a

Re: [RBW] Rivendell sittings yesterday, Markleeville Death Ride - was it you?

Jim and Addison - I did see one fellow on a really nice looking Gunnar, perhaps it was you - - it was a relatively new Gunnar, I think it was white with the new style of decal. I might be wrong about the color (I was pretty popped when I saw it), I just remember thinking it was a very classy

[RBW] Re: Tuning up indexing, a little OT

Yes, others are right in that cable tension is key with indexing, especially as the number of rear cogs increase. Barrel adjusters are your friend. From your description, i would say that you probably have just slightly too much tension--maybe a 1/2 or 3/4 turn of the barrel adjuster in might

Re: [RBW] Re: Tuning up indexing, a little OT

Actually, there isn't any more cable housing as such on a tandem than there is on a single; most of the cable run is out in the open. One area that used to create a lot of trouble for indexing, especially for converting the older friction tandems to indexing, was the routing of the cable under

Re: [RBW] Rivendell sittings yesterday, Markleeville Death Ride - was it you?

You can find great ice cream after coming off of Ebbets prior to climbing Carson. Knowing this I'm no longer tempted to shoot for the five passes. The draw is just too strong. These days the most climbing I'm doing is up Monetbello road to Black Mtn in the Santa Cruz montains. I know the way

[RBW] Re: Mille Miglia on Vitorria Randonneur Hyper 700 x 38

I'll sure pay attention next time David advises knobbies! dougP On Sunday, July 14, 2013 12:06:21 PM UTC-7, Mike Schiller wrote: > > I think the A719 is wider than 22mm Doug. I have the A319's and it > measures 25mm on the outside. I think the A719 is the same. > > Good review on that tire.Th

[RBW] Re: FS: 61 cm Atlantis 2150.00

*It's mine !!!* I met Jim in Hannibal, MO this morning and bought his Atlantis. The frame is a 2009 Toyo built with a kickstand plate and braze-ons everywhere. I have it locked up in the garage and I am not going to look at it until I get back from RAGBRAI; there is a little devil on my shoul

[RBW] Re: Second Breakfast (ride report)

I especially love the thought "Sugar & caffiene, everything you want; nothing you need." dougP On Sunday, July 14, 2013 10:59:45 AM UTC-7, Pondero wrote: > > Because I know some of you enjoy ride reports, here's one... > > http://pawndero.wordpress.com/2013/07/13/second-breakfast-micro-tour/ >

Re: [RBW] Rivendell sittings yesterday, Markleeville Death Ride - was it you?

I posted a few photos of the ride. I noticed after loading them off my phone that all but one were from the monitor climbs. That probably says more about my status on the DR at that point than anything else. I think the last one in this selection is from Ebbett's. I did take a few photos last W

[RBW] FT: Nitto Dynamic Stem for a Technomic

I have a brand new Dynamic stem. I purchased it thinking I didn't need a really long stem but it turns out that I probably need a little more height. This was only inserted into the headtube once so there are no marks and it is as new. I would like to trade it for a longer Nitto like the Tec

Re: [RBW] Rivendell sittings yesterday, Markleeville Death Ride - was it you?

Addison, after looking at your pictures, I'm pretty that was you I saw - - light blue (not white) Gunnar. That is a really nice looking bike. Do you have any other shots of the bike posted somewhere? Max On Sunday, July 14, 2013 3:15:17 PM UTC-7, Addison wrote: > > I posted a few photos of th

[RBW] Re: FS: 61 cm Atlantis 2150.00

Tony: Congratulations on the new bike. Racks & bottle cages & you'll be ready to roll. It would tempting to take this to Iowa but I can see how you'd like to do that event on a bike you've spent enough time on. Plus, now you've got a new project when you return. dougP On Sunday, July 14,

[RBW] FS: Nitto, Paul, Nigel Smythe, Swift, Gripking, Brand V, Bruce Gordon, Cateye, Tektro, etc.

Hey y'all, I'm having a long overdue garage sale for some of my underused equipage. The prices listed are simply what I think their worth, and I'm open to offers. Most of the items listed here have a picture or two in this photo album . I may add a few more things to th

[RBW] FS: 3 short sleeve wool shirts

For some reason I have been hoarding wool shirts over the last couple of years. It may have something to do with having absolutely fallen in love with the stuff. Weird thing is, because it doesn't need to be washed very often, I actually don't need that much. I decided to sell off a few, and

[RBW] Re: Mille Miglia on Vitorria Randonneur Hyper 700 x 38

I run the 35mm Hyper rando on my AHH. Love them. I am using Mavic Open Pro rims and they measure a true 35mm @ 80psi. On Sunday, July 14, 2013 6:03:55 PM UTC-4, dougP wrote: > > I'll sure pay attention next time David advises knobbies! > > dougP > > On Sunday, July 14, 2013 12:06:21 PM UTC-7, M

[RBW] Re: FS: 61 cm Atlantis 2150.00

Fantastic Tony! It's a beautiful bike. On Sunday, July 14, 2013 5:08:37 PM UTC-5, Tony McG wrote: > It's mine !!! > > > I met Jim in Hannibal, MO this morning and bought his Atlantis.  The frame is > a 2009 Toyo built with a kickstand plate and braze-ons everywhere.  I have it > locke

Re: [RBW] FS: 3 short sleeve wool shirts

On Jul 14, 2013, at 6:42 PM, Vic wrote: > For some reason I have been hoarding wool shirts over the last couple of > years. It may have something to do with having absolutely fallen in love > with the stuff. Weird thing is, because it doesn't need to be washed very > often, I actually don'

[RBW] FS: Nitto Campee Front Rack

https://picasaweb.google.com/117970270819316025970/NittoCampeeFrontRack?authkey=Gv1sRgCJjP-ouZt5_rbA This is the one with the removable lowrider supports. I attached mine to my Saluki's mid-fork braze-ons, but it comes with cantilever mounts too. $200 shipped to lower 48. Kris -- You received

[RBW] FS Newish Medium Sackville Saddlesack(Olive)

Hey RBW'ers I have a newish-never-really-used-except-once Medium Sackville Saddlesack in olive for sale. I purchased this sack last September and tried it out once on my daily commute and found it was too much sack for me...I often lock up on a daily basis in SF and know it would eventually get

[RBW] Betty Foy Picnic Bike

I finally picked up the Betty Foy frame and brought it back to Toronto and built it up for my wife. I quickly put it together for the maiden voyage but it does need a few more items and of course tweaked. My wife doesn't care about bikes at all. She keeps a mama-chari in Japan for transportat

[RBW] Re: Tuning up indexing, a little OT

Michael, I just fixed the shifting issues with my BMC Monster Cross, which is a 3 x 9. The chain was cut for another bike and was 2 links ( 1 pair) too short per the instructions from Shimano. The shifting worked, but you had to fuss with the smaller cassette cogs. It was better on the road

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy Picnic Bike

All smiles, they way a bike ride should be. Awesome to see. On Sun, Jul 14, 2013 at 9:00 PM, blakcloud wrote: > I finally picked up the Betty Foy frame and brought it back to Toronto and > built it up for my wife. I quickly put it together for the maiden voyage > but it does need a few more ite

[RBW] Re: Second Breakfast (ride report)

Hammocks are amazing. trying to sell the idea to a couple of buddies of mine but they like their tents. -- 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

Re: [RBW] FS: Nitto, Paul, Nigel Smythe, Swift, Gripking, Brand V, Bruce Gordon, Cateye, Tektro, etc.

Hi Mike, if I'm not too late, though I'll assume I am, I'd like to buy your Paul canti brakes. IMHO they perform very nicely, they also have the best possible name. Can paypal straightaway, please let me know if I got lucky. Cheers, Paul Brodek Hillsdale, NJ USA Quoting Mike On A Bike :

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy Picnic Bike

Oh, let's do see more photos of the pair of them! It's not so common to see photos of "my" bike and I just love seeing how other ladies love theirs and how they have set them up. Please tell us more about how she likes her bike. Even if one "doesn't care about bikes at all" one would still fall

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy Picnic Bike

Oh, let's do see more photos of the pair of them! It's not so common to see photos of "my" bike and I just love seeing how other ladies love theirs and how they have set them up. Please tell us more about how she likes her bike. Even if one "doesn't care about bikes at all" one would still fall

[RBW] Does your upstroke knee break the plane of your Alba bar ends?

On the upstroke, does your knee break the plane of your Alba bar ends? Like a line drawn from one bar end to another. Just curious to see how roomy everyone's Alba set up is. My knees break the plane. I feel I have plenty of room though and I wouldn't want to get the bars any further away.

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy Picnic Bike

> > Awesome bike and looks comfy for her. I have my Alba bars up high, too. > Thanks for the pics. I would love to get my wife a Betty but she doesn't want one. I keep raising the issue. I think she would love the easy shifting with the Silver shifters and the shape of the Alba bars. Wish

[RBW] Re: FS: 3 short sleeve wool shirts

All taken. Thanks! On Sunday, July 14, 2013 6:42:54 PM UTC-7, Vic wrote: > > For some reason I have been hoarding wool shirts over the last couple of > years. It may have something to do with having absolutely fallen in love > with the stuff. Weird thing is, because it doesn't need to be wash