[RBW] Re: Every bike has a story.

2011-02-26 Thread manueljohnacosta
Great Story! On Feb 26, 9:33 pm, J L wrote: > I think every bike has a story and a Rivendell has a special quality that > not many other bicycles have: they take on the character of their owners. > Really, it is like the bicycles develop a life of their own after a while. > Here is a brief story,

[RBW] Nice end of the ride surprise!

2011-02-28 Thread manueljohnacosta
Great looking day. Did a nice out and back to Coyote Hills. First time riding with my linebacker friend. 310 pounds and a monster on the flats. Weird thing that happen near the end of the ride my rear tire explodes. Thinking it was just a random flat I change it and find that the inside of one of t

[RBW] Re: FS: Bags, TA Crank Set with RIngs, TA Bottom Bracket

2011-03-05 Thread manueljohnacosta
Do you have pictures of the handlebar bag? On Mar 5, 9:36 pm, boomer wrote: > Cleaning out the garage.  Before I eBay these, I thought I'd put them > up here.   Anyone getting ready for spring and  long bike rides?   PM > for pics. > > 1)  Baggins Banana Seat Bag  $65 > > If you're here, you know

[RBW] Re: Fwd: YouTube - DBC 200K 3-5-11

2011-03-05 Thread manueljohnacosta
awesome video! On Mar 5, 8:24 pm, Eric Norris wrote: > Video from today's 200K Davis Bike Club brevet, which I rode on my heavy and > somewhat slow Pachley Guvnon (Riv content: lugged steel, leather saddle, wool > jersey). > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEXES47ADjY > > Enjoy! > > --Eric > c

[RBW] Cupcake Failure Ride.

2011-03-06 Thread manueljohnacosta
Another brief sunny day in the Bay Area and what better way to enjoy it then to get a wheel rebuild! To bad I lack the parts and the knowledge to relacing a rear wheel. So I had two options; grab the parts I needed and get the wheel rebuilt at a local bike shop or go the RBW headquarters and have

[RBW] Re: Downhill Leg

2011-04-16 Thread manueljohnacosta
"Biking is good, and even though we all find a myriad of ways to slice and dice, dissect and intellectualize it, the act of riding seems to always pay back such glorious dividends." Good stuff Jim. Going to quote you on that. -Manny On Apr 16, 9:39 am, CycloFiend wrote: > Been doing the 30 Days

[RBW] Venturing Crew Monument Peak to Mission Peak Ride!

2011-04-17 Thread manueljohnacosta
For those that don't know I mentor a co-ed Boy Scout Troop at the school that I work called Venturing Crew #999. One of my greatest perks in my life is the ability to share both my love for biking and my love of teaching in one rolled up bunch. Last Friday crew #999 conquered two mountains by bike

[RBW] Re: New Bleriot Owner; intro and some thoughts

2011-04-17 Thread manueljohnacosta
Welcome to the bunch! As another budget Bleriot owner, I commend you on your find. We are a rare and interesting breed us riot riders. All other Bleriot owners I've know share the same story. Second owners or third owners from the original buyers. All coming from some road background.Lucky to even

[RBW] Mini bike tour around the Bay Area.

2011-04-21 Thread manueljohnacosta
Taking my Venturing Crew on their first bike tour! The general route. Planning to camp Having done this tour before I'm excited to share this experience with my students. Any suggestions on stops for places to eat or see? General route Day One (4/24) Begins: San Jose Ends: Hawk Camp, 591 Tennesse

[RBW] Re: Mini bike tour around the Bay Area.

2011-04-22 Thread manueljohnacosta
visiting places I've been two year before. On Apr 22, 9:47 am, CycloFiend wrote: > on 4/21/11 7:42 PM, manueljohnacosta at manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: > > > Taking my Venturing Crew on their first bike tour! > > The general route. Planning to camp  Having don

[RBW] Bike Tour Stuff.

2011-04-23 Thread manueljohnacosta
As I get ready to pack for my third bike tour. I start doing my traditional pre-bike tour rituals. I shave my mustache. (Something I'm not quite fond of doing. Because it makes me look younger than I really I am.) I lay out all my gear and take a picture. ( Because if you don't take a picture of it

[RBW] Re: Bike Tour Stuff.

2011-04-23 Thread manueljohnacosta
Pictures proved that I packed : http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157626439125925/ On Apr 23, 10:21 pm, manueljohnacosta wrote: > As I get ready to pack for my third bike tour. I start doing my > traditional pre-bike tour rituals. > I shave my mustache. (Something I&#x

[RBW] Re: Bike Tour Stuff.

2011-04-24 Thread manueljohnacosta
is either a non-mummy or > > very minimal mummy version.) > > > Eric Platt > > St. Paul, MN > > > On Apr 24, 7:46 am, MichaelH wrote: > > > > Personally, I'd leave the dog home, and spring for a lighter tent. > > > michael > > &

[RBW] Bike Tour with the Venturing Crew

2011-05-01 Thread manueljohnacosta
A "Little Story" about the Tour De Bay Area". Venturing Crew #999 just finished their first bike tour ever. Three venturers and three adults experienced the ride of a life time! Starting from San Jose we rode a short 20 miles to Fremont Bart station to San Francisco. Once on the Embarcadero we did

[RBW] Re: My Riv Experience

2011-05-13 Thread manueljohnacosta
Congrats on the new bike! Riv HQ always has that impression on people. You have to be a special kind of person to work at Rivendell. Something in the water... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email

[RBW] Friday the 13th

2011-05-13 Thread manueljohnacosta
With the dread of losing my job hanging over my head and my lost wallet somewhere in Milpitas I find it amazing that I can brighten up my mood with just a simple bike ride home. Pictures proved that I like taking pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157626591058217/ -Manny "

[RBW] Re: First S24O to Sam P. Taylor with photos.

2011-05-16 Thread manueljohnacosta
Awesome pictures Naz! Looked like lovely weather. On May 16, 11:23 am, Naz Hamid wrote: > Hi, > > Thought I'd make a proper post as I'm a long-time lurker and reply-er > but never first time poster. > > A few friends and I have all recently reached that point in our > cycling lives where we've so

[RBW] Re: FS: 2009 52cm Quickbeam

2011-05-17 Thread manueljohnacosta
Great bike for a great price. Coodios to the lucky person to snatch the beauty. On May 17, 6:34 pm, johnb wrote: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbusteed/sets/72157626621477823/ > > Better link to pictures... > > On May 17, 9:31 pm, johnb wrote: > > > > > > > > > As part of the pruning of the bic

[RBW] And Summer Begins.

2011-06-11 Thread manueljohnacosta
School is done. Teaching is done. Fenders is done. Ready for summer. Pictures will document it happening. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157626929256424/ -Manny "Schools out for summer! Schools out forever!" Acosta -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Summer Riding

2011-06-21 Thread manueljohnacosta
What better to kick off the 90+ degree Summer Solstice then a 60 miles bike ride around the bay(kinda). Hope everyone is doing well with their summer riding. A bunch of pictures from a variety of rides. Looking forward to some S240. Planning on doing one up Mission Peak this Friday/Saturday. Happy

[RBW] Re: SFR Populaire Reminder

2011-06-23 Thread manueljohnacosta
Yikes. I was planning to do a bike camping trip up mission peak that evening. Maybe I can squeezed this one in7.5 hours I think I can do that. On Jun 23, 11:01 am, Lee Chae wrote: > On Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 10:47 AM, CycloFiend wrote: > > Just one more reminder to anyone in the greater SF Bay

[RBW] Mission Peak - S240

2011-06-27 Thread manueljohnacosta
Short trip up Mission Peak. Rode up the from the Ohlone College side and took my good friend Tommy. We all have friends like my friend Tommy. You know those type of guys that just ride like a demon. Funny thing is that I introduced him into cycling. And after one year the buddy I was taking on shor

[RBW] Winter Ride to Rivendell.

2010-12-12 Thread manueljohnacosta
Riding to the Rivendell HQ only gets better when the leafs are falling and the my lady friend is leading the way. Riding for some early holiday gifts for myself. Not much pictures of the shop because I got caught up talking to Grant about Pranayamas, yoga breathing exercises. You'll be surprised on

[RBW] Re: Hammer strike bell question

2011-01-09 Thread manueljohnacosta
As far as i know it's not removable. But I suggest the hammer over the spring tho. Over the course of bumpy rides the spring can get annoying. On Jan 9, 4:30 pm, Doug Van Cleve wrote: > Howdy folks. > > Can the RBW hammer strike bell be removed from the bar clamp?  The catalog > makes it sound li

[RBW] The first group ride of the year.

2011-01-09 Thread manueljohnacosta
Cold here in the Bay Area. Doesn't stop friends on going on a ride. Be it cold and windy; good friends and warm food always warm up the heart. Around this time there is always talk about losing weight or getting fit. Lets try to remember that by just going outside with some good friends always brin

[RBW] Re: What Makes the Rivendell

2011-01-09 Thread manueljohnacosta
Pictures prove happiness: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157623539066043/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157624437991369/ The stories go on. These bikes may just be bikes. But they are Rivendell Bikes. Which make them something more. -Manny On Jan 9, 8:39 pm, K

[RBW] cycling panda.

2011-01-15 Thread manueljohnacosta
2 years. Same picture. Different story every time. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157625833740246/ -- 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 u

[RBW] Re: cycling panda.

2011-01-16 Thread manueljohnacosta
Oh, what were you doing hauling a chainsaw around? > > One final note: As I seem to recall, the arbiters of properness/ > correctness proclaimed that zip ties might be ok > for basket installation but don't they really need to be black? > > Cheers, > JimD > > On Ja

[RBW] Re: Sunny Saturday SoCal ride

2011-01-16 Thread manueljohnacosta
Cool story Dav glad you got in a great ride. On Jan 15, 4:08 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > I have only been on one ride over 20 miles in the last two months , and with > the impending San Diego ride coming up fast, decided it was about time to > put some miles on.  I have a wonderful 40 mile loop (Ma

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet pic and description

2011-01-16 Thread manueljohnacosta
Great bikes awesome bag! On Jan 16, 6:53 am, Jay LePree wrote: > Hi all: > > My Rambouillet is on the Current Classics website.  The description > has some measurements and information that may be useful. > > http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2010/cc813-jasonlepree110.html > > Here is a Carrera as wel

[RBW] Re: The Phoenix? (Hunqafied Hillborne, actually)

2011-01-17 Thread manueljohnacosta
Thanks for the story! Glad to see you on the saddle. The bike looks great btw. On Jan 17, 9:02 pm, JimD wrote: > That's a beaut. > Nice riding conditions too. > -JimD > On Jan 17, 2011, at 8:49 PM  Jan 17, 2011, James Warren wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > On January 17 of 2010, I had a slight misfo

[RBW] Re: tweed knit sweaters are coming back!

2011-01-18 Thread manueljohnacosta
I want a cardigan. Teachers should all have cardigans! with leather elbow pads! On Jan 18, 6:31 pm, Seth Vidal wrote: > Yay! > > from the knothole: > > "Many of you know about the old Tweed knit sweater-things, and will be > happy to know that we'll have these in again. Some changes, bound to > d

[RBW] Re: My Roadeo on the Velo Cult blog

2011-01-25 Thread manueljohnacosta
Great shop got to visit it when I on my tour down there. When I told them that I was touring down with my bike they offered me a beer. Cool bunch of guys. On Jan 25, 7:25 pm, dpco wrote: > One question: Why the comment," VO free zone"? > > On Jan 25, 4:29 pm, "XO-1.org Rough Riders" > wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: Mt Diablo S240 Report & Pics

2011-01-29 Thread manueljohnacosta
Great looking trip. Do you know the route you went up? I would love to do that ride. Did stayed at that same place over a year ago. On Jan 29, 1:18 pm, JimD wrote: > Looks great. What sort of distance/s are involved in this ride? > -JimD > > On Jan 29, 2011, at 12:49 PM  Jan 29, 2011, EastBayGuy

[RBW] Beautiful Contrasted PIctures on the RBW website.

2011-02-01 Thread manueljohnacosta
Always lovely to see new pictures on the site. These pictures in particular would make great posters... Hint hint hint... -Manny "...worth a thousand words." Acosta -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send

[RBW] Rainy Mt.Diablo

2011-02-19 Thread manueljohnacosta
After missing the AID's training ride due to BART delays, Will and I decided that the snow at the top of Mt.Diablo was calling. We decided to do our own training ride to make snow men at the top. Climbing was typical. Hard. With a mixture of rain, snow, ice and hail. Getting to the ranger station

[RBW] WTB: 74mm BCD 24 chainring

2009-10-26 Thread manueljohnacosta
Looking for something fairly new. Open to any offers. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 fr

[RBW] Re: NorCal Riv Ride: Sunday November 22, Mount Hamilton

2009-10-27 Thread manueljohnacosta
This sounds like a great ride. I'm new to the group and I would love to meet other Riv-owners in the bay area. Suggested time to meet? On Oct 20, 1:54 pm, Anne Paulson wrote: > The late fall is the perfect time to ride up Mount Hamilton. Let's do > it the Sunday before Thanksgiving. If it's been

[RBW] WTB: 35mm Fenders For 700cc

2009-10-27 Thread manueljohnacosta
These are actually for my younger brother who lives in Davis. He goes to school there and needs some nice metal fenders for when it rains. Anyone have any suggesstions? Thanks --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: WTB Mark's Rack

2009-11-01 Thread manueljohnacosta
Check Rivendell HQ personally. two weeks ago I went to the shop to buy a number of things and low and behold they had a mark's rack in stock despite much claims to their website. Check with the staff sometimes they can surprise you. -Manny On Nov 1, 10:05 am, nathan spindel wrote: > I'm in the m

[RBW] Any one catch the Homer Hilsen in Outside Mag?

2009-11-01 Thread manueljohnacosta
Outside Magazine for October 2009, has highlighted the Homer Hilsen in one of their articles about bike commuting. Interesting note, G.Petersen has a good article pertaining to the one of the major struggles of why most people don't bike for commuting purposes, because it too hard. Good reading ma

[RBW] Re: WTB Mark's Rack

2009-11-03 Thread manueljohnacosta
ll end up ordering a new one. > > -nathan > > On Nov 1, 2009, at 5:48 PM, manueljohnacosta > > >  > wrote: > > Check Rivendell HQ personally. two weeks ago I went to the shop to buy > > a number of things and low and behold they had a mark's rack in sto

[RBW] any one know if The Rivendell Shop is open on vets day?

2009-11-09 Thread manueljohnacosta
Any ideas? I'm guessing no. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 email t

[RBW] Re: any one know if The Rivendell Shop is open on vets day?

2009-11-10 Thread manueljohnacosta
website... 800-345-3918 > > René > > On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 9:12 PM, manueljohnacosta < > > > > manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com> wrote: > > > Any ideas? I'm guessing no. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because

[RBW] Re: FS: Carradice Camper Bag/ ACME Leather tool bag

2009-11-10 Thread manueljohnacosta
Pricing for the carradice camper? Any pictures? I might be willing to buy. -Manny On Nov 10, 10:17 am, CCX wrote: > Hello Bob-sters, > > For sale to a good home. > > Lightly used Carradice Camper Bag- > > Newish Riv Made Acme leather tool bag. > > Please make offer offlist. > > Thanks, --~--~---

[RBW] Re: Bleriot reincarnated

2009-11-14 Thread manueljohnacosta
very nice On Nov 13, 10:56 pm, rcnute wrote: > I sold my Bleriot to a local fella a few months back.  Check out what > he did with it.  Awesome. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/by-cycle/4058054535/ --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are s

[RBW] Re: If Filson and Berthoud had a baby....

2009-11-14 Thread manueljohnacosta
I have always loved my Carradice barley bag. made a facebook album called "Whats in my barley bag?", to show the amazing packing abilities. Looks good on the bike and if you add the quick release attachment it can go with you, http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=35852&id=1345643093 On Nov 12,

[RBW] WTB: 42t Chainring 130 BCD

2009-11-14 Thread manueljohnacosta
Any one have a spare chainring they are willing the sell? Looking for a 42t 130 bcd chainring in new or like new condition. Open to any offers. thanks -Manny --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owner

[RBW] Re: Reminder: NorCal Riv Ride: Mount Hamilton next Sunday

2009-11-16 Thread manueljohnacosta
Count me in rain or shine. I would love to meet other rivendell riders around the area. -Manny On Nov 15, 10:23 am, Anne Paulson wrote: > This is a repeat of the message I sent out a few weeks ago. I hope to > see a lot of you next Sunday to ride up Mount Hamilton. Four thousand > feet of righte

[RBW] Re: Reminder: NorCal Riv Ride: Mount Hamilton next Sunday

2009-11-22 Thread manueljohnacosta
Great ride today Anne thanks for planning this out. I had a blast! Glad we saw some ponies and cows that look like horses! And that coyote I saw a couple months ago. Thanks again. On Nov 19, 8:40 am, "Jim M." wrote: > I was looking forward to the ride but my company has announced a > sudden re-or

[RBW] Re: Reminder: NorCal Riv Ride: Mount Hamilton next Sunday

2009-11-23 Thread manueljohnacosta
Beautiful description Anne! Very well said. Here are pictures from said ride. Mist conditions to say the least but I believe it added to the ride. http://www.flickr.com/photos/41060...@n07/sets/72157622859619794/ On Nov 22, 8:06 pm, Anne Paulson wrote: > Four of us ended up making the ride up M

[RBW] Re: Reminder: NorCal Riv Ride: Mount Hamilton next Sunday

2009-11-23 Thread manueljohnacosta
pictures of this bike doesn't do it justice. Benz has put a lot of thought and care for just about everything on that bike. Taking about him about the components and the bike itself was a treat alone. Again I'm glad I was able to ride with such amazing people. On Nov 23, 11:10 am, CycloFiend wrot

[RBW] Mystery Ride around SF

2009-11-23 Thread manueljohnacosta
Rode the day after Halloween to San Francisco to drop off library books for my significant other. Purposely got lost on an amazing route that including the many jewels of San Francisco. Only problem is that I don't know the names of any of the landmarks I visited. Any one think they can help me out

[RBW] Re: Visit to RBWHQ and Sam Hillborne purchase

2009-11-24 Thread manueljohnacosta
Pictures or stories from this shop never gets boring. Thanks for the pictures. -Manny -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, sen

[RBW] Re: Mystery Ride around SF

2009-11-24 Thread manueljohnacosta
Thanks! I was just riding around and I found some great places in SF On Nov 24, 9:01 am, Justin August wrote: > Stow Lake! > > On Nov 24, 1:44 am, manueljohnacosta > wrote: > > > > > Rode the day after Halloween to San Francisco to drop off library > > books fo

[RBW] Re: RR28 - Bike Assembly Article

2009-11-25 Thread manueljohnacosta
Awesome article thanks for the find. On Nov 25, 9:50 am, CycloFiend wrote: > Hey all - > > The Rivendell Reader #28 Article on "One Way to Assemble A Bicycle" - > showing a good, proven and simple assembly technique is now available on the > RBW Groups page -http://tinyurl.com/RR28-bikeassembly

[RBW] My Bleriot

2009-11-25 Thread manueljohnacosta
My Bleriot pictures: here:http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/ sets/72157622750754829/ Little story behind the frame and it's built up. This bike represents my coming to adulthood. Her name is Bella and she is my first built from my first paycheck from my first real job. Finding a job right

[RBW] Re: Roadeo Teaser

2009-11-25 Thread manueljohnacosta
Congrats on having an outstanding week! Keep us updated on the build would love to see this beauty finished On Nov 25, 5:17 pm, bpus...@aol.com wrote: > In a message dated 11/25/2009 4:38:07 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,   > > xodus48...@yahoo.com writes: > > Excellent.  Best wishes for a strong  r

[RBW] Re: My Bleriot

2009-11-25 Thread manueljohnacosta
Thanks for the kind words. I don't baby this bike, it gets ridden almost everyday. I'm just grateful to the original owner who was able to sell me this bike. At first he had a very hard time parting with the bike. But after many phone calls and e-mails he parted with the frame, wheelset, and honjo

[RBW] Re: My Bleriot

2009-11-27 Thread manueljohnacosta
Final part came in a couple of days ago finally took pictures. Bleriot is now finished... until I decide that I want to get a dyno hub and lights. -Manny On Nov 25, 11:49 pm, manueljohnacosta wrote: > Thanks for the kind words. I don't baby this bike, it gets ridden > almost everyda

[RBW] Re: Giving thank, some pictures and some observations on parts...

2009-11-27 Thread manueljohnacosta
great pictures rene. Glad you had an awesome ride with your family. The berekely hills is an awesome ride. -Manny On Nov 27, 5:43 pm, Rene Sterental wrote: > I've got to say there is indeed much to be thankful for, and among other > things, I'd like to thank this group for being so willing to sha

[RBW] Re: My Bleriot

2009-11-28 Thread manueljohnacosta
" of having and driving a new > car wears off you will still have many miles of smiles left in your > bike not to mention $$$ in your pocket. > > Hope you have a blast on that beauty > > RR > > On Nov 27, 12:56 pm, manueljohnacosta > wrote: > > > > > Fin

[RBW] Re: Post-Thanksgiving Ride

2009-11-28 Thread manueljohnacosta
Awesome looking ride. a couple of friends and I are planning to do this ride from sf to davis. any suggestions on the route? -Manny -- 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-bu...@googleg

[RBW] Great article of the history of cork.

2009-11-29 Thread manueljohnacosta
http://www.velocult.com/index.php/blog/post/whats_with_the_cork_hanging_on_your_saddle/ good read -Manny -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscri

[RBW] Re: Waxing Well

2009-12-02 Thread manueljohnacosta
I agree with Rene. Erik your blog is amazing. Great pictures. Hopefully someone can plan out aS240 group ride somewhere in Bay. I think as a group we a can a good turn out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this grou

[RBW] Re: Long overdue

2009-12-02 Thread manueljohnacosta
Wow great looking bike Paul. The bags look fantastic! Is the handlebar bag your design also because that looks amazing! Can't wait for more pictures. On Dec 2, 5:40 pm, Paul wrote: >  I've been meaning for so long to put up some more on my bike and this > summer's tour, but the > farming season t

[RBW] Re: Introduction from Austin, TX

2009-12-02 Thread manueljohnacosta
i agree rhar site is awesome. i've seen those panniers before. always wondered where'd those come from. On Dec 2, 2:50 am, Z wrote: > Website and panniers look great!  It appears they're using an Atlantis as the > bike model. > > > From: shawn > To: RBW Owners B

[RBW] Re: A bicycle for my fifty something year old mother.

2009-12-03 Thread manueljohnacosta
Might I suggest Soma's mixte. A sample 3 speed build-up would be around 1300 dollars, can be found here. http://www.renaissancebicycles.com/soma/soma-mixte/ But in anything, you should really try to convince her on buying a bike that she'll be happy to keep for the rest of her life. And when it

[RBW] Re: My Bombadil frame is at RBW!!!

2009-12-05 Thread manueljohnacosta
i second the king. On Dec 5, 9:28 am, cyclotourist wrote: > King > > > > > > On Sat, Dec 5, 2009 at 9:18 AM, Rene Sterental wrote: > > Keven e-mailed me yesterday to let me know that my Bombadil frame has > > arrived and is waiting for me. His words were that it looked "incredible"... > > I can

[RBW] Re: FS First Generation Sackville Saddlesack & Handlebar Bag

2009-12-06 Thread manueljohnacosta
wow i never knew they made bags like these. wonder what happen to the production.. I would buy a pair if they came in black and white like traditional carradice bags. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, sen

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy Eye Candy

2009-12-08 Thread manueljohnacosta
Wow outstanding bike! the flowers on the basket is a nice touch On Dec 8, 12:53 pm, EcoVelo wrote: > Here's a little Betty Foy eye candy for you: > > http://www.ecovelo.info/2009/12/08/betty-foy-eye-candy/ > > Best regards, > a...@ecovelo -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Black Friday Ride Report

2009-12-08 Thread manueljohnacosta
great looking pictures. that pig looked big! On Dec 8, 5:37 am, rperks wrote: > Still Catching up on the photo backlog. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/36302...@n08/sets/72157622960339922/ > > The friday after Thanksgiving I made it out for a fun morning picture > ride. I was visiting family on

[RBW] Re: a snowy mt. diablo

2009-12-08 Thread manueljohnacosta
Outstanding pictures Erik! Funny story about that snowy day. While I was teaching in San Jose. One of the teachers during their prep drove up to mt. ham and collected some snow to peg some teachers with snowballs! By the end of my third period class my ear was filled with ice. -- You received th

[RBW] FS: Campagnolo Chainstay cover - 15$

2009-12-08 Thread manueljohnacosta
Because I am a buyer of twos I have an extra Campagnolo chainstay cover for sale. 15$ not including shipping. I live in San Leandro but I work as a teacher in San Jose. I'm pretty much free after school is over. pick-up is preferred but I am willing to ship. E-mail off list please. Thanks! -Manny

[RBW] Old pictures of First bike Tour.

2009-12-08 Thread manueljohnacosta
Heres a "little" story and pictures from this past summer of my first bike tour down the pacific coast. Five of us went on the tour. Three of us rode. Me, a recent grad hoping for a job by the end of the tour. Duy, 2- year sf kinesiology student transferring to long beach. Ryan, 2 month cycling n

[RBW] Re: Bombadil in the Working Bikes Gallery

2009-12-11 Thread manueljohnacosta
Thanks Jim. Appreciate the work you put in the website! On Dec 11, 8:55 am, John Aydelotte wrote: > Nice!  What kind of handlebars are those? > > And is that an Ahearne rack on the front? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Old pictures of First bike Tour.

2009-12-11 Thread manueljohnacosta
Thanks for the kind words. The plan for this year is to make it all the way down to LA. Same trip more friends. More organized sag wagons. Thing is most of my friends are at the moment in their lives where they must go through the task of finding a job. So we'll see if we get a good group to head d

[RBW] Re: Our New Bike Catalog Is On The Site

2009-12-11 Thread manueljohnacosta
awesome. On Dec 11, 10:40 am, Mike wrote: > That looks great! Thanks for posting. > > On Dec 11, 10:22 am, John Bennett wrote: > > > > > a sneak preview can be found by following this to a PDF > > >http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/knothole_post/174 > > > Cheers, > > > John -- You received this mes

[RBW] Re: anyone notice the subtle change to RBW website

2009-12-14 Thread manueljohnacosta
I like the click to embiggen. Didn't even know that embiggen was a word. If it isn't it is now. I shall use it in my classroom! On Dec 14, 7:42 pm, eflayer wrote: > don't think I've read about it yet.  No more having to "look at it" > or "read about it."  Now both perspectives one the same page.

[RBW] Re: AHH with VO Porteur bars

2009-12-17 Thread manueljohnacosta
Great job on the wrap. The cork used for a lights is a nice touch! looks familiar http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/4132266321/in/set-72157622750754829/ Great job! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this

[RBW] Re: Christmas Day Ride; Ibex El Fitto Knicker Review

2009-12-26 Thread manueljohnacosta
great story nice pictures! On Dec 26, 9:22 am, Ray wrote: > Hope you all had a great holiday and managed to get a ride in, as > well.  Looking forward to reading the ride reports of others, > especially with new Christmas loot!  Here's my report: > > I rode my Canti-Rom from my home in San Franci

[RBW] Re: Kudos to Cyclofiend; Moderator Par Excellence

2009-12-26 Thread manueljohnacosta
hereh, here! On Dec 26, 11:20 am, Ray wrote: > Jim -- many of us are also members of this group: > tour...@bikelist.org. > > As you and others probably know, that group of folks seem to get > tangenital quite often, and the discourse eventually devolves into > sniping and snits, etc.  The latest

[RBW] Christmas day Honjo Installation.

2009-12-26 Thread manueljohnacosta
Got my little brother some honjo fenders for christmas. Took some time to get on but well worth it. No leather washers but don't think it's really needed. Expect better pictures when the weather is better. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157622871781771/ -- You received this mes

[RBW] Re: Christmas day Honjo Installation.

2009-12-26 Thread manueljohnacosta
Sorry they aren't wool. Their from Jcrew -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@goog

[RBW] Helmets save lives.

2009-12-28 Thread manueljohnacosta
Interesting story today... Me and a couple of buddies of mine decided to brave the cold,wind and rain to ride up to Mt Ham. As we get to alum rock, I realized after 45 minutes of driving that I forget my cycling shoes. I end of riding up Mt. Ham on clipless pedals with my sneakers. We ride up dry,

[RBW] Re: Christmas day Honjo Installation.

2009-12-28 Thread manueljohnacosta
Updated pictures of the honjo fender installation http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157622871781771/ -Manny -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.c

[RBW] Re: Helmets save lives.

2009-12-28 Thread manueljohnacosta
Not really much of a debate just a fact for today's story. Yup, he's pretty bummed about his rear wheel tho. -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscri

[RBW] Re: Christmas day Honjo Installation.

2009-12-29 Thread manueljohnacosta
I was just wondering why there was a need for a leather washer in the first place too! Thanks for the info. -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscri

[RBW] Re: Helmets save lives.

2009-12-29 Thread manueljohnacosta
No pothole, just really slippery. Since nobody saw him fall we both think he's lying. We think the REAL story was that he didn't want to ride down so he stopped, smashed his helmet on the floor and then tacoed his own rear wheel, then he called my cellphone saying that he "fell". I mean really who

[RBW] Re: Boxing Day ride

2009-12-29 Thread manueljohnacosta
thanks for the pictures. looked like a good ride -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr

[RBW] Re: New Years Day Ride

2010-01-01 Thread manueljohnacosta
Isn't that the purpose of panniers and bags? To carry stuff we really don't need on bike rides? -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Good read

2010-01-02 Thread manueljohnacosta
Found on this blog: http://www.freemantransport.com/blog/page/3/ Writer: Jason Sager Everyone crosses thresholds in life. Epiphanies and realizations are the markers on the journey. Sometimes the transitions through these are smooth and vague…we cross them before realizing they’ve even transpi

[RBW] Re: Continuing Quickbeam Saga

2010-01-02 Thread manueljohnacosta
the light looks good! the reflecting tape around the rim is clever. did you cut the tape yourself ? -Manny -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: velosophy

2010-01-03 Thread manueljohnacosta
Wow, I didn't know that was really a book. Thought it was some just made up word in the Rivendell Dictionary. -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscr

[RBW] Re: San Francisco to Pt. Reyes - Riv/Kogswell/Pelican/Ebisu? ride

2010-01-03 Thread manueljohnacosta
looks fun. I was in the city at the time, but sadly with no bike. wish I could have joined -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: SOMA Riv. Prototyp pics

2010-01-09 Thread manueljohnacosta
On Jan 9, 7:32 am, CycloFiend wrote: > on 1/9/10 4:56 AM, Mark at mclbicy...@gmail.com wrote: > > > This comment may be premature, but I hope Riv doesnt start making it a > > habit to have only ONE color Rivs like the Gomez and Foy. What I mean > > is that the headbadge needs the two tone to acc

[RBW] Re: The Noodle

2010-01-09 Thread manueljohnacosta
n/m Found this on the Soma blog. http://somafab.blogspot.com/2010/01/rivendell-collaborates-with-soma-on.html -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscr

[RBW] Re: The Noodle

2010-01-09 Thread manueljohnacosta
ha. Offical Soma flickr. Pictures look amazing http://www.flickr.com/photos/somafab/4251591019/in/set-72157623051232657/ -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com.

[RBW] Re: Trek Resurrectio

2010-01-12 Thread manueljohnacosta
looks good. the paul bmx brakes look awesome! -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@

[RBW] bike-0, mud-4

2010-01-13 Thread manueljohnacosta
I just learned that mud can get stuck in your fenders and make an good ride into an adventure! Pictures can be founded here. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157623081384461/ -Manny -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" g

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