Re: [RBW] Re: Current Status

2014-03-04 Thread ascpgh
Great video ride report, at 2:47 he rides by my work. I can ride that trail to DC on my Rambouillet but it's too delicate for my commute. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Monday, March 3, 2014 7:56:37 PM UTC-5, hsmitham wrote: > > Andy, > > Crappy roads again another reason fat tires are optimal. I

Re: [RBW] Re: Current Status

2014-03-04 Thread ascpgh
Was the site for Riv Rally East 2012 (Cumberland, MD to Ohiopyle): https://plus.google.com/photos/109160474815391208206/albums/5734418972998954145?authkey=CKeJm-Lc1_fzEA Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Monday, March 3, 2014 9:09:23 PM UTC-5, Pondero wrote: > > Hugh, if that video is remotely represe

[RBW] Re: MUSA - Detroit Bikes

2014-03-04 Thread Tony DeFilippo
I'd be interested in a behind the scenes factory video... They claim to have capacity to produce 100 bikes per year which sounds like it makes for an interesting shop floor. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe f

[RBW] Re: MUSA - Detroit Bikes

2014-03-04 Thread Tony DeFilippo
I'd like to see a behind the scenes video if the factory... Unlike most of the US based manufacturers I know of that are focused on low volume, semi custom and hand made these guys are claiming a capacity for 100 bikes per day. That has to be a cool shop setup! -- You received this message be

[RBW] My first Diablo ride April 19

2014-03-04 Thread David
Hi group. I'm camping at Juniper the weekend of April 19 and would like to take Saturday of that weekend to ride up the mountain for the first time. Would anyone like to join me for the ride? Does anyone have suggestions for the best route to take. Pointers/thoughts/warnings/anything? I'd l

[RBW] Re: Better brakes for canti-Saluki?

2014-03-04 Thread john muhl
Thanks for the suggestions. Anybody tried the Shimano CX70 on a Saluki? -- 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 em

[RBW] Re: Better brakes for canti-Saluki?

2014-03-04 Thread Marc Irwin
I just recently put Velo Orange Zestecanti's on my Hunq. So far I am really impressed with them. They have a lot of power, use regular road size shoes and flop wide open when I change wheels. That was a big

[RBW] Re: Better brakes for canti-Saluki?

2014-03-04 Thread Ryan
Not on a Saluki. I have them on my 1993 X0-1. They're excellent brakes. I have some circa 1996 Shimano Deore XT brakes on my AR...not nearly as good, not nearly as easy to use. I may upgrade those to the CX70's which are designed to solve the problem you mention. A bit spendy but worth the mone

Re: [RBW] Re: Current Status

2014-03-04 Thread John Philip
Not always so glorious;) Tom N. and I rode back to Cumberland. Riv Rally East 2012…. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cnyriv/7109411609/in/set-72157629525386656 On Monday, March 3, 2014 7:56:37 PM UTC-5, hsmitham wrote: > > Andy, > > Crappy roads again another reason fat tires are optimal. I don't

[RBW] Re: New Rear Racks

2014-03-04 Thread Jeremy Till
No official comment on these, but from observations the main differences seem to be: -second, triangle-reinforced pannier mounting rail that is lower than the deck, which, as doug points out, facilitates access to panniers if you also have something loaded on the top of the rack. -lower or n

[RBW] Re: bike commute meals

2014-03-04 Thread BenG
I find motivation comes easy after eating well before the ride! Start the fish (salmon or tilapia) sautee in olive oil with onions & portabellos, start the coffee, flip the fish and add fresh tomatoes and asparagus, prep the strawberries, blue or blackberries and almonds, then load the plate a

[RBW] Re: New Rear Racks

2014-03-04 Thread Ron Mc
Jeremy, I'm curious whether it is narrow at the top like a Tubus rack, which brings the pannier load in closer to center. On Tuesday, March 4, 2014 9:41:27 AM UTC-6, Jeremy Till wrote: > > No official comment on these, but from observations the main differences > seem to be: > > -second, tria

[RBW] Re: New Rear Racks

2014-03-04 Thread Bill Lindsay
The only bummer I can see is that losing the tombstone means you lose some stability when you run a trunksack. I'm not sure how many people run trunksacks anymore though. On Tuesday, March 4, 2014 7:41:27 AM UTC-8, Jeremy Till wrote: > > No official comment on these, but from observations the

[RBW] Re: Boyz On The Hoods Fauxvet 1.0 Ride

2014-03-04 Thread Irving (boyzonthehoods.com)
Thanks for posting this Manny! We had a great time but were definitely missing you on the ride. I'd like to think Nathan borrowed his puddle move from you during the ride. Stay tuned for upcoming dates for the #fauxvet 2.0 and 3.0! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Recommended Coffee Grinder

2014-03-04 Thread Deacon Patrick
What coffee grinder do you recommend? Two uses: -- Home -- Bikepacking (This one was mentioned by someone as fitting inside the Aeropress: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0044ZA066/ref=s9_simh_gw_p79_d0_i3?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=12CYT1TWETYTZZ7PMY48&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1

[RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

2014-03-04 Thread Zack
Deacon - I have that grinder, and think it's fantastic. Nice even grind, every time. It does indeed sort of fit inside the aeropress cylinder as well. I usually don't end up doing that, but it works. Also there is definitely a huge difference between grinding right before you brew and waiti

[RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

2014-03-04 Thread Deacon Patrick
Yea, well, you lot are turning me into a coffee snob. Grin. Which raises the question of what coffees do you all find best? The only one we've found that matches the depth of flavor we want is Dazbog. http://www.dazbog.com Everything else seems like Miller Light vs. Ardbeg whiskey. With abando

Re: [RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

2014-03-04 Thread Patrick Moore
I've toyed with the idea of getting a bur grinder to prepare coffee for a press (usually use a Melita drip cone for which a blade grinder is fine). How long does it take to grind say 1/3 cup of beans in the Porlex grinder? I have nothing against electric burr grinders but don't want to spend the m

Re: [RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

2014-03-04 Thread Patrick Moore
I see that the Porlex accepts up to 1/4 cup of beans. OK, how long to grind 1/4 cup coarsely for a press? Patrick "rushed in the morning -- at least, rushed for my coffee" Moore On Tue, Mar 4, 2014 at 11:02 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: > I've toyed with the idea of getting a bur grinder to prepare

[RBW] Re: Evolution of your bike preference?

2014-03-04 Thread jinxed
Everyone responded with SUCH better detail than my original ramble could have expected! I feel I should follow suit: My first 2 wheeled adventure began 1975 on a Huffy exactly like this one. Dad stuck training wheels on it for a few weeks ti

Re: [RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

2014-03-04 Thread Kevin Mulcahy
Most of the manual burr grinders can be operated with a cordless drill if you're in a hurry :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=rWCT9OZioCY Course grinding doesn't take too long, but an espresso grind can take a couple minutes of grinding for 20 grams of beans. -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

2014-03-04 Thread Chris Chen
About a minute? On Tue, Mar 4, 2014 at 10:04 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: > I see that the Porlex accepts up to 1/4 cup of beans. OK, how long to > grind 1/4 cup coarsely for a press? > > Patrick "rushed in the morning -- at least, rushed for my coffee" Moore > > > On Tue, Mar 4, 2014 at 11:02 AM,

Re: [RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

2014-03-04 Thread Patrick Moore
Thanks Kevin and Chis. I am staring to imagine how you could use your bicycle to turn this thing. A minute isn't too much -- will proceed. On Tue, Mar 4, 2014 at 11:23 AM, Kevin Mulcahy wrote: > Most of the manual burr grinders can be operated with a cordless drill if > you're in a hurry :) >

[RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

2014-03-04 Thread George Schick
I've used the Krups fast-touch for years with good success. It can be purchased most places for around $20. And, as their web site says, it doubles nicely as a spice grinder, too. One irritating quality about it, though, is it seems that some of the coffee will always settle to the bottom of

[RBW] Re: New Rear Racks

2014-03-04 Thread Minh
Bill, i have this 'problem' now, and it's more aesthetic, if you put anything in the trunksack it keeps the shape. sometimes if i'm lazy, zipping it up can catch without the tombstone holding the shape, minor things... On Tuesday, March 4, 2014 11:32:10 AM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > The on

[RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

2014-03-04 Thread Lynne Fitz
buy a separate grinder for a spice grinder. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

2014-03-04 Thread Deacon Patrick
Thanks, George. As I understand it, the inconsistency of grind you describe is exactly why people recommend going with a burr grinder over a blade grinder. Can anyone confirm? With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, March 4, 2014 12:01:13 PM UTC-7, George Schick wrote: > > I've used the Krups fast-to

[RBW] Re: A lugged steel boomerang? My Hillborne is back!

2014-03-04 Thread Bill Lindsay
Mike at Black Mountain Cycles did me the great kindness of removing the Paul posts from a brakeset that he had in stock and selling them to me. So the build can be complete tonight. In the same box is a pair of black wall Rock and Roads (700x43). Holy crap these are great looking tires. As l

Re: [RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

2014-03-04 Thread Chris Chen
Yes, if you look at a blade grinder it just whacks the s*** out of the beans until you stop, so you have a random chance of hitting a large bean or a small shard; this of course means that when you stop, the vast majority of the particles are in the middle (think standard distribution). With a bur

[RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

2014-03-04 Thread Deacon Patrick
I just read up on it again. I definitely want a burr grinder, likely hand cranked at home and definitely hand cranked for bikepacking. Issues of grind consistency and temperature eliminate the blade grinders for me. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, March 4, 2014 12:07:30 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patri

Re: [RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

2014-03-04 Thread Chris Chen
By the way, it's true the porlex isn't the fastest grinder, but even when I'm making coffee for 4, I don't think to myself (man this is really slowing me down)... Also apparently it's social to do so: http://www.flickr.com/photos/99743766@N00/11097381065/ On Tue, Mar 4, 2014 at 11:25 AM, Deacon

[RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

2014-03-04 Thread Coconutbill
> > Is it true that blade grinders can burn the beans sort of like a saw > cutting wood? > For a long while I've been burr grinding because the grind is so consistant and controllable. the low pass/ high pass filter comparison floats my boat, mr. Chen. -- You received this message because

[RBW] Favorite Coffee (regular and decaf)

2014-03-04 Thread Deacon Patrick
What's your favorite coffee? Regular and/or decaf. Since I can only drink decaf, my favorite (so far) is Dazbog French Roast Organic Decaf, with their Babushka a very close second. With abandon, Patrick www.MindYourHeadCoop.org www.OurHolyConception.org -- You received this message because yo

[RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

2014-03-04 Thread Matthew J
I have my pre-order on the Orphan Espresso Lido. Check out the video. If execution is there (and OE is an excellent, Riv like company) this will be as good a manual grinder as you can hope to have: http://www.oehandgrinders.com/ On Tuesday, March 4, 2014 11:54:25 AM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wro

[RBW] Re: Compass 26" tire vs. Soma New Express 26" tire.

2014-03-04 Thread WETH
Dear Clayton or others with experience with the Compass 26x1.75 tire, I am about to purchase the Compass 26x1.75, but thought I would ask for any feedback on the tires from real world use. Many thanks, On Saturday, June 22, 2013 12:41:16 PM UTC-4, Clayton wrote: > > Thanks everyone for your feed

[RBW] Re: Compass 26" tire vs. Soma New Express 26" tire.

2014-03-04 Thread Norman Bone
I have less than 50 miles on mine so not much to report. They seem to ride fine. Not night and day from the Panaracer Hi-Road tires I had before. May be hairsplitting but I can tell you that the 1.75" measures 1.6" on a Velocity Aeroheat rim. -Norman in PDX.

[RBW] Re: Better brakes for canti-Saluki?

2014-03-04 Thread john muhl
Called RBW and they confirmed the CX70s should clear the fork. Will know for sure next week when they arrive. On Tuesday, March 4, 2014 9:24:09 AM UTC-6, Ryan wrote: > > Not on a Saluki. I have them on my 1993 X0-1. They're excellent brakes. I > have some circa 1996 Shimano Deore XT brakes on my

[RBW] Re: Favorite Coffee (regular and decaf)

2014-03-04 Thread Dave
I brew pour-over at work, and espresso at home. I've been loving Linea Caffe's Espresso Blend at home, and a Costa Rican bean from Blue Bottle at work. At homesetup is an Olympia Cremina lever machine with a Baratza Vario grinder; Work has a kyocera hand held burr grinder, hario v-60 dripper,

[RBW] Re: FS: 68cm Quickbeam --Just a reminder

2014-03-04 Thread Abcyclehank
Where o Where have all the large bike hunters gone. Deals, Deals everywhere right now, and still no one buying. Crazy cycle of desire vs need vs cash seems to be producing some financial "polar vortex" to match the extremely harsh winter that his swept across North America this season. Ryan "t

[RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

2014-03-04 Thread Zack
I mean, look at those smiles. Porlex hand grinders: makin people happy. http://www.flickr.com/photos/99743766@N00/11097381065/ As far as "which

Re: [RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

2014-03-04 Thread Jim Bronson
The person in the cube next to my desk and myself share a coffee pot and bean purchasing. We have an electric grinder that puts out quite a bit of noise pollution for 5 other people in the general vicinity. (we are all IT support people in a 20x30ish room). How much effort is required for this b

[RBW] Re: Favorite Coffee (regular and decaf)

2014-03-04 Thread David Spranger
Recently learned how simple it is to roast coffee myself. Seriously, under 10 minutes start to finish in a $20.00 popcorn air popper. To that end, my current favorites are Dean's Beans FTO green Puru-Swiss Water Decaf http://www.deansbeans.com/coffee/GrnDECAF.html and Dean's Beans FTO green Ni

[RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

2014-03-04 Thread Daniel M
Wow - I can't believe I'm compelled to chime in here, but I switched to a hand-grinder a few years ago when my electric burr grinder gave up the ghost. I disliked how loud the electric grinder was and REALLY disliked how much static electricity it imparted into the grinds - a small portion of t

[RBW] Re: You know you are riding in San Francisco when

2014-03-04 Thread Cecily Walker
This is doing nothing to quell those urges to pack up and move to San Francisco. Also? I wanna be Eileen. On Monday, March 3, 2014 12:57:25 PM UTC-8, Tom Virgil wrote: > > "I see a fellow cyclist riding in high heels". > > Interesting profiles of some S.F. > riders.

[RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

2014-03-04 Thread Deacon Patrick
Thanks, Daniel. Great mention on the water temp. Water boils at 196˚F at 8,000 feet, so we just pour straight from the boil. That static thing would drive me nuts and give my wife a lot to clean. I'll do well to avoid that! Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, March 4, 2014 1:35:48 PM UTC-7

[RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

2014-03-04 Thread Kevin Mulcahy
+1 for Starbucks via while camping, even the knock off Via imitators are decent. IMO great coffee is a hard thing to reproduce while camping. At home I use a burr grinder, digital gram scale, timer, fancy kettle, and a fancy coffee making apparatus. I need all these tools in order to make a GR

[RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

2014-03-04 Thread Garth
I've used the Krups for decades , as well a burr grinder . Makes no difference to me . With the Krups I do lightly tap in a few times on the counter while using, I don't really think that is a negative at all. Aeropress ? I can't see making coffee with very hot water in plastic , lol.I

[RBW] Re: Favorite Coffee (regular and decaf)

2014-03-04 Thread Garth
I drink mostly Starbucks whole bean French , mainly because it is the best I can buy locally and it's always good . No coffee specialty places around. Their Espresso and Italian Roasts Whole bean are also excellent, I've tried many other brands and these just taste right to me. Subjective for

Re: [RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

2014-03-04 Thread Matthew J
Jim - Seriously recommend you check out the Orphan Espresso video I linked above. The OE dude does not look all that muscular. He grinds out a fair amount of beans pretty quick. Some good coffee coming out of Mexico lately. Their season is too short! On Tuesday, March 4, 2014 2:27:20 PM UTC-

[RBW] Re: Favorite Coffee (regular and decaf)

2014-03-04 Thread Matthew J
> Costa Rican bean from Blue Bottle at work Blue Bottle is the best I've ever had, and that includes coffee when I was in Italy and Brasil. But I live in Chicago. Intelligentsia is a an old standby. Frequently very good. Never bad. New Chicago roaster Dark Matter is really making a stat

[RBW] Re: Favorite Coffee (regular and decaf)

2014-03-04 Thread Matthew J
> Dazbog French Roast Organic Deca Did some contract work for a client with Dazbog. Never got a chance to drink their coffee but did get a cool resuable Soviet design mug. On Tuesday, March 4, 2014 1:48:07 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > What’s your favorite coffee? Regular and/or decaf. >

[RBW] Re: You know you are riding in San Francisco when

2014-03-04 Thread Tonester
Bring a bag of money. Rent/Housing is insane. Again. On Tuesday, March 4, 2014 12:46:38 PM UTC-8, Cecily Walker wrote: > > This is doing nothing to quell those urges to pack up and move to San > Francisco. Also? I wanna be Eileen. > > On Monday, March 3, 2014 12:57:25 PM UTC-8, Tom Virgil wrot

[RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

2014-03-04 Thread velomann
If you're worried about time and/or your wimpy bike rider arm muscles, maybe you need one of these: http://www.bikerumor.com/2013/12/18/gear-grinder-how-to-make-the-most-hipster-coffee-on-the-planet/ Doesn't get any more hipster than that. I'm kinda surprised I haven't actually seen one of thos

[RBW] Re: Favorite Coffee (regular and decaf)

2014-03-04 Thread David Stein
I did the popcorn popper and Deans Beans (and also Sweet Maria's) for a while. The coffee was awesome and super fresh, but took too much time to roast and the batches were only enough for a pot or two. I briefly had a system where i used two poppers and did 3 batches each in a row for a full w

[RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

2014-03-04 Thread David Stein
I have the Solis Maestro at home and have been using it trouble free for 8 years. Probably overkill since I just use it to grind for drip coffee now, but used to do french press and espress (which it was great for since you had a wide variety of grinds to choose from). Just posted in the other

Re: [RBW] Re: You know you are riding in San Francisco when

2014-03-04 Thread Chris Chen
She lives in Vancouver, which is almost if not as bad. On Tue, Mar 4, 2014 at 2:12 PM, Tonester wrote: > Bring a bag of money. Rent/Housing is insane. Again. > > > On Tuesday, March 4, 2014 12:46:38 PM UTC-8, Cecily Walker wrote: >> >> This is doing nothing to quell those urges to pack up and

Re: [RBW] Re: Favorite Coffee (regular and decaf)

2014-03-04 Thread Chris Chen
I'm gonna sound like a crank but unless you're going on a tour just bring the kit; But then again I'm part of the "carry more, right?" school of bikepacking. Like for an overnight, I pack a proper ceramic mug, my ceramic beehouse, pre-weigh out 16g of beans and bring the grinder. There's somethin

[RBW] Re: Favorite Coffee (regular and decaf)

2014-03-04 Thread Matthew J
> Don't understand the blue bottle craze. Their coffee beans are ok, the main problem is they are so populer that everytime I go to buy some beans at the Ferry building in SF (or at any number of local farmers markets) the line > is crazy long. When I am in SF I stay in Hayes Valley. BB has a

[RBW] Re: Boyz On The Hoods Fauxvet 1.0 Ride

2014-03-04 Thread hsmitham
Manny, Thanks for sharing this ride report...the images are super and it makes me yearn for the years I lived in San Francisco sort of. Though I enjoyed living there I feel on some level I didn't maximize my time there. I don't think I'd live in the "City" again, preferring Marin if money wasn'

[RBW] Re: You know you are riding in San Francisco when

2014-03-04 Thread hsmitham
Yeah Eileen rocks! She's my inspiration to stay active and on a bike 12 years from now. Go Eileen! ~Hugh On Monday, March 3, 2014 12:57:25 PM UTC-8, Tom Virgil wrote: > > "I see a fellow cyclist riding in high heels". > > Interesting profiles of some S.F. > riders.

Re: [RBW] Recommended Coffee Grinder

2014-03-04 Thread Bruce Herbitter
This is one which is sure to be featured soon at Bike, Book & Hatchet --- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0GjFmyX7ko Surely a few extra grams is no worry, right? On 3/4/2014 11:54 AM, Deacon Patrick wrote: What coffee grinder do you recommend? Two uses: --- Home --- Bikepacking -- You rec

[RBW] Re: Boyz On The Hoods Fauxvet 1.0 Ride

2014-03-04 Thread Irving (boyzonthehoods.com)
Thanks for the comments Hugh. I kind of had a frazzled week before the ride so I knew my ride report was already going to be a stretch to comprehend. In my draft post, I began to elaborate on my inner conflicts about living in the city but it just made the post longer and NOT about bike riding.

Re: [RBW] Recommended Coffee Grinder

2014-03-04 Thread Deacon Patrick
Excellent. Better yet, for no weight, I'll just use the indigenous granite and sandstone! Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, March 4, 2014 4:16:02 PM UTC-7, Fullylugged wrote: > > This is one which is sure to be featured soon at Bike, Book & Hatchet --- > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

Re: [RBW] Re: Boyz On The Hoods Fauxvet 1.0 Ride

2014-03-04 Thread Hugh Smitham
Irving, I figured that's where you were coming from. I think it's okay to share personal thoughts on a blog it just depends if your okay with that being a focus within the context of your blog. Some of my favorite blogs share off bicycling topics. In the end go with what feels right. ~Hugh "Life

Re: [RBW] Re: You know you are riding in San Francisco when

2014-03-04 Thread Cecily Walker
Chris beat me to it. On Tuesday, March 4, 2014 2:36:00 PM UTC-8, Christopher Chen wrote: > > She lives in Vancouver, which is almost if not as bad. > > > On Tue, Mar 4, 2014 at 2:12 PM, Tonester > > wrote: > >> Bring a bag of money. Rent/Housing is insane. Again. >> >> >> On Tuesday, March 4, 2

[RBW] Re: New 53 Bleriot frameset!

2014-03-04 Thread Michael
> > The more I think about it, the more I want to just do all new parts. > > I am not looking to go ultra nice. Just functional and affordable - but > new stuff. > I don't like the compact crankset drivetrain that came on my 55 Bleriot. I like having a triple with 11-32. I like the Sugino s

[RBW] Re: Bleriot Frames FS

2014-03-04 Thread Michael
> > What kind are they? > -- 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 email t

[RBW] Re: Favorite Coffee (regular and decaf)

2014-03-04 Thread justinaugust
Counter culture has a great natural dried bean right now. Really loving naturals. I like a lighter bean that expresses the natural sweetness. Can't stand too much dark roasting. Masks the flavor, for me at least. My partner is the opposite - she loves a dark roast like any of the La Colombe offe

[RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

2014-03-04 Thread Nils Eng
Patrick, I've been using this one daily (sometimes SEVERAL times a day :) since 2009. It can grind 6 tbsp of beans for a French press in about 2 minutes, the same 6 tbsp for my Mokka pot in about 4 or 5 mi

[RBW] Re: Compass 26" tire vs. Soma New Express 26" tire.

2014-03-04 Thread Rod Holland
I put 600 miles on a pair of the Compass 1.75" tires last season on a Surly Trucker DeLuxe, mixed-terrain riding that included some very stoney abandoned carriage roads. They roll well, and have held up to a fair bit of abuse. Go for it. rod -- You received this message because you are subscr

[RBW] Re: Favorite Coffee (regular and decaf)

2014-03-04 Thread Leslie
JFG. Sorry, it's not fancy. But I drink it by the pot. About two pots a day. On Tuesday, March 4, 2014 2:48:07 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > What’s your favorite coffee? Regular and/or decaf. > > Since I can only drink decaf, my favorite (so far) is Dazbog French Roast > Organic Decaf,

[RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

2014-03-04 Thread Liesl
Late on the thread here, but +1 on the Porlex. Here in the Twin Cities, land of sub-zero Marches, it's hard to beat Peace Coffee. Our house fav is Blue Mountain, dark—smooth, low acid, yummy. And Matthew J, please post something about the OE lido once you get it and give a test ride! Do y'all

[RBW] Re: Favorite Coffee (regular and decaf)

2014-03-04 Thread Don Compton
Pete's House Blend, espresso grind, using my Bialetti. Don C. On Tuesday, March 4, 2014 11:48:07 AM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > What’s your favorite coffee? Regular and/or decaf. > > Since I can only drink decaf, my favorite (so far) is Dazbog French Roast > Organic Decaf, with their Babushk

[RBW] Riv Chica Warrior Custom update

2014-03-04 Thread Liesl
Hi Friends, two updates... rear hub: White Industries MI5 (I know you were sitting on pins and needles over that one! ;) ) My visit to Riv HQ and BBH: March 21-24. Anyone interested in a Saturday afternoon gathering/ride? If we cross our fingers, the custom might be able to go! -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: Favorite Coffee (regular and decaf)

2014-03-04 Thread Peter Morgano
Stumptown Ethiopian coffees are my favorite, I love the floral notes from air drying. I have worked as a barista with a lot of coffees and have to say Gorilla coffee out of Brooklyn makes great small batch roasts that are amazing. On Mar 4, 2014 10:47 PM, "Don Compton" wrote: > Pete's House Blen

[RBW] Re: Favorite Coffee (regular and decaf)

2014-03-04 Thread sameness
Peet's Major Dickason's on the office dime, whatever's cheap and cheerful at my place, usually Trader Joe's. Highly inconsistent, likely dull electric grinders and aged French presses at both spots. I know there are better coffees in the world, and even down the road, but I measure in litres

[RBW] Riv Chica Warrior Custom update

2014-03-04 Thread Manuel Acosta
Sounds good. I'm free for the 21st if that helps pretty booked for that weekend. -- 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...