[RBW] Re: Compliments

2023-11-20 Thread Frakern
I was at an ice cream shop a few years back and the owner was really interested in my cork grips too. I didn't understand why he was so fixated on them lol. On Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 8:07:08 PM UTC+9 ascpgh wrote: > My orange Rambouillet draws unsolicited compliments often. When riding

[RBW] Re: Best mitten design for very cold weather

2023-11-25 Thread Frakern
I have trouble with cold hands too. If you have upright handlebars, I'd suggest trying the handlebar covers that Blue Lug sells. Takes a bit of time to get used to look, but they keep my hands super warm to the point that I don't usually need gloves. On Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 2:44:57 

Re: [RBW] Re: Babies on bikes

2023-09-27 Thread Frakern
I had the Yepp Mini on the front of my Cheviot from when my son was around 1 year to 2.5 years old and even with albatross bars on it with bar end shifters I didn't have a problem with legs or steering. On Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 11:05:10 PM UTC+9 pbsm...@gmail.com wrote: > Kushan -

[RBW] Re: Last Minute Japan Tips!

2023-09-27 Thread Frakern
If you have your bicycle with you, I would suggest going on the Shimanami Kaido (https://shimanami-cycle.or.jp/go-shimanami/). You can also rent bicycles from there if you're not taking your bike. On Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 10:25:34 AM UTC+9 John Rinker wrote: > Hey Minh, > > Well, luc

[RBW] Re: Blue Lug Susie

2024-09-05 Thread Frakern
That's a thing that locks the front wheel from turning. Usually it's activated when the stand is down. It's common on mamachari bikes in Japan. It helps when loading children on the back seat. On Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 2:30:39 PM UTC-7 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > I believe that's a wal

[RBW] Re: Anyone using an ABUS frame lock on a CLEM JR?

2022-06-02 Thread Frakern
I set up an abus frame lock on my wife's 52cm Clem and I don't recall it was particularly hard to install. She's got 62x2.15 schwalbe big ben tires on it and SKS fenders. I also installed the same lock on my Cheviot that I use as an everyday ride-around-town bike. I really like it since it's a