Re: [RBW] cycle computer

2011-04-11 Thread Jack Warman
A Motorola Droid X with Run GPS offers a pretty large display as well (MyTracks is decent, too). And, it'll play music from your handlebars and let you call home, too. :-) Jack -- Jack Warman Durham, NC On Mon, Apr 11, 2011 at 11:07 AM, karpowicz wrote: > Any recommendations for

[RBW] On-bike battery power (was: cycle computer)

2011-04-11 Thread Jack Warman
battery was at 100% and my New Trent was still at 75%. And the new bricks hold 11,000 mAh. They're a little spendy, but, imo, a pretty worthwhile investment for bike camping, randonneuring and other times you're interested in keeping something charged without ready access to a plug.

Re: [RBW] Bike Tour Stuff.

2011-04-24 Thread Jack Warman
I can't speak to "average," but for a 3-4 day trip, I typically roll out of the house with 50-55 lbs. My biggest weight splurges are my coffee setup (I'm a bit of a snob in that area). I carry a grinder, filters a filter cone, scoop and several pounds of coffee - for my spring group tour, enough

[RBW] On cork and shellac...

2011-06-20 Thread Jack Warman
If I put on some cork grips and shellac them Thursday night, will they be dry enough to ride early Saturday morning? How about if the shellac'ing were Wednesday night? Pimping my Xootr, Jack -- Jack Warman Durham, NC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

Re: [RBW] Re: On cork and shellac...

2011-06-22 Thread Jack Warman
Thanks for the advice everyone. This will be an inside job to aid curing so I can ride this weekend. The Permatex gasket sealant was acquired today, the grips arrive tomorrow (along with my manpurse... errr... Grab Bag). I'm all in. Jack -- Jack Warman Durham, NC On Tue, Jun 21, 20

[RBW] Pic of blue bike with maroon bar tape

2012-05-22 Thread Jack Warman
with a link to the photo. Thanks! Jack -- Jack Warman Durham, NC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send ema

Re: [RBW] Re: Pic of blue bike with maroon bar tape

2012-05-23 Thread Jack Warman
Thanks Norman. That wasn't the bike I was thinking of, it was more clearly blue. But, I haven't seen maroon tape on an Atlantis, that's nice! I'll have my own pic in just a moment... Jack -- Jack Warman Durham, NC On Wed, May 23, 2012 at 10:41 AM, Norman wrote:

[RBW] My "new" bike build

2012-05-23 Thread Jack Warman
t;new" blue Trucker (with maroon bar tape) can be seen here: http://goo.gl/ddroS Cheers Jack -- Jack Warman Durham, NC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@g

[RBW] Regarding Seth Vidal

2013-07-09 Thread Jack Warman
-hit-and-run/12639104/ http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/story?section=news/local&id=9166340 Kind regards Jack --- Jack Warman Durham, NC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivi

Re: [RBW] Terrible News

2013-07-09 Thread Jack Warman
words (forgive me, trees) and will take them to his partner, Eunice. Kind regards Jack --- Jack Warman Durham, NC On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 5:16 PM, Anne Paulson wrote: > His last tweet was about cycling: "It isn't a contest. Just enjoy the > ride." Wise words. RIP, Seth

Re: [RBW] Terrible News

2013-07-10 Thread Jack Warman
/2013/07/09/3020243/durham-mourns-cyclist-killed-in.html Thanks Jack --- Jack Warman Durham, NC On Wed, Jul 10, 2013 at 12:58 PM, Joe Broach wrote: > Jack, thanks so much for posting. I think we're all stunned and > heartbroken over the loss of Seth and doubly so that he seemed

Re: [RBW] Re: Terrible News

2013-07-11 Thread Jack Warman
eat vibes sent my direction as well. It's been a difficult week, but its been buffered substantially by the tremendous outpouring of love that have been shown to Seth's family and friends from all of the many communities in which he was active. Best Jack --- Jack Warman Durham, NC O

Re: [RBW] Hennessy Hammocks for bike camping

2011-08-31 Thread Jack Warman
d be a piece of cake to hang the tent under it. I'm determined to try it some day. :-) Oh, and I hosted an S24O here in NC in early June. About a dozen folks came out, and we had 6 hammocks, 5 of them Hennessey. :-) Its a good way to go! Enjoy, Jack -- Jack Warman Durham, NC On Wed,

Re: [RBW] New Rivendell Tee Shirts?

2011-09-09 Thread Jack Warman
>> Most shops, even with those fancy fit-kits, will put you in a t-shirt that is *way* too small. Indeed. I shoved a book under my armpits and sent them my measurements. The size they gave me was bigger than anything I'd worn before. I was skeptical but I trusted the advice of everyone on this

[RBW] WTB: Grand Bois Randonneur handlebars

2011-10-02 Thread Jack Warman
Greetings from Durham, NC! I am interested in the Grand Bois Randonneur bars. Anyone interested in liberating some? TIA, Jack -- Jack Warman Durham, NC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, sen