[RBW] Introduce myself

2010-07-14 Thread Greg Doggett
Hi Folks, I just joined the RBW-Owners-Bunch. Been a long time liker of Grant Peterson designs. I still have my Bridgestone's I bought new, a '90 RB-1 and a '91 RB-T. The RB-T is used for 140-150 miles of commuting a week. The RB-1 for those times when you want to zip around country roads in a clas

[RBW] Re; Introduce myself

2010-07-15 Thread Greg Doggett
>Sorry, no experience with the Toursacks...but I am interested in >hearing more about this kit As I understand it that subject might >be a bit off-topic, but if you get a moment I'd love to hear what >you're using off-list. I've just discovered ultra-light backpacking >(via Ray Jardine) and see

[RBW] Re; Introduce myself

2010-07-15 Thread Greg Doggett
>Have you thought about using Ortlieb Front >Rollers in the rear? Those with the wald basket might work well for >you. I did a tour last year using OFR in the rear and a Berthoud HB >bag in front. Although I was gone only 8 days I felt like I could have >toured with that set-up for a month. Hey Mi

[RBW] West (by god!) Va. bound!

2010-07-23 Thread Greg Doggett
The Sam, shod with Pasela TG 37mm's and armed with Large Sackville SaddleSack and med Wall basket are bound for a 3-day, 142 mi. there and back bike camper on the North Bend Rail Trail in W. Va. (Dinga-ding -ding-ding-ding -ding -ding -ding, read like banjo music). There is an element of danger to