Re: [RBW] Re: Speed Up My Sam

[PATRICK MOORE]

No, it was Eddy Mielsmore

On Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 6:48 PM, eflayer  wrote:

> do you mean the famous Belgian, Fabiano Ridemore?
>
> On Apr 28, 5:13 pm, bpus...@aol.com wrote:
> > I agree with Kent, who agrees with that guy from Belgium who said: "Ride
>
> > more."
> > Bill
> >
> > In a message dated 4/28/2010 7:34:18 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> >
> > mjawn...@gmail.com writes:
> >
> > Don't  train, practice.
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[RBW] Re: Hobbies that compliment your Rivendell lifestyle

[Oliver S.]

Not to turn this into a book club, but I got a used copy of this from
a relative and read it. Had no idea it had been mentioned in the RR
and glad you guys enjoy it too. Fantastic descriptions of being in
Alaska.

Oliver

On Apr 26, 9:14 am, "Darin G."  wrote:
> I lived in Alaska for 13 years. There is no better read than Coming
> Into the Country.  Just thinking about it makes me unbearably
> homesick.
>
> D.G.
>
> On Apr 26, 9:36 am, Mike  wrote:
>
> > I like to read. John McPhee is a favorite. His name and references to
> > his book Coming Into the Country have appeared in the RR on more than
> > one occasion if I remember correctly.
>
> > There's lots of Rivish stuff I can appreciate like fly fishing,
> > hiking, backpacking, craftwork, etc but my time is limited and I just
> > love cycling so I pretty much stick with that for "hobbies".
>
> > --mike
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[RBW] Re: link to orange saluki(?) + tubus nova front rack ?

[happyriding]

Hi,

Thanks for trying.

On Apr 28, 4:19 pm, Marty  wrote:
> Maybe this one?
>
> http://tinyurl.com/2ctjvzh
>

That's the same set of pictures that benjamin gave me the link for.
The picture I'm looking for was shot facing the front of the bike and
the camera was low to the ground.  The bike was wearing a Berthoud
handle bar bag and a Tubus Nova front rack with no panniers.  And for
what I wanted to see, the images you guys provided are good enough.
Like I said, I just got frustrated that I couldn't find the same
picture that I saw earlier.

Thanks.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Speed Up My Sam

[cyclotourist]

Freddy Mertz? 

On Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 5:48 PM, eflayer  wrote:

> do you mean the famous Belgian, Fabiano Ridemore?
>
> On Apr 28, 5:13 pm, bpus...@aol.com wrote:
> > I agree with Kent, who agrees with that guy from Belgium who said: "Ride
>
> > more."
> > Bill
> >
> > In a message dated 4/28/2010 7:34:18 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> >
> > mjawn...@gmail.com writes:
> >
> > Don't  train, practice.
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[RBW] FS: Women's clothing, Swobo & Descente

[cyclotourist]

Fantastic condition Swobo sleeveless jersies.  Size small (although run a
touch big).  Black
with
cream
details.
Dark periwinkle with cream
details.
Two pockets in back.  No shrinkage or moth holes.  As new.  Made in New
Zealand with very fine Merino wool.  $50 each or both for $80, shipping
included.

Also, Descent women's
tights.
Size small, made in Hong Kong.  Synthetic, no pad.  Nice fit, again,
fantastic as new condition.  One stripe darkened with a Sharpie.  $30
including shipping.

$100 buys the lot and sends it to you or your lady friend's house.

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Re: [RBW] Hilborne in Outside Magazine

[cyclotourist]

I agree with their picks, but "utility" bike?

I nominate these for that category.

On Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 10:01 AM, Aaron Thomas wrote:

> Named one of the best utility bikes for 2010:
>
>
> http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/201005/best-utility-bikes-rivendell-samuel-hillborne.html
>
> Hampsten's Tournesol Audax is also mentioned:
>
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> http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/201005/best-utility-bikes-hampsten-tournesol-audax.html
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[RBW] Re: Test rode a Sam today

[Michael_S]

I'm sure you can come up with good rationale to do just that.  I'm
very pleased with mine. bomb proof off road... I'm anxious to get some
racks on it and do some touring..sure it will do great at that too.

~Mike~

On Apr 28, 7:13 pm, rcnute  wrote:
> Dang, that bike was fun!  It really shone on a brief patch of gravel/
> dirt.  I was sorely tempted to buy it right there.
>
> I also rode a Soma Saga.  Nice enough but the Sam was the better
> handling bike by far.
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[RBW] OT-Yehuda Moon

[Dave Minyard]

 There are new strips on the Yehuda Moon site...Fizz on her tricycle.

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[RBW] I wish I get to do this before I am too old to ride.

[RonLau]

http://hampsten.blogspot.com/2010/02/l-2009-brooks-england-report.html

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[RBW] Test rode a Sam today

[rcnute]

Dang, that bike was fun!  It really shone on a brief patch of gravel/
dirt.  I was sorely tempted to buy it right there.

I also rode a Soma Saga.  Nice enough but the Sam was the better
handling bike by far.

Ryan

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[RBW] Re: Speed Up My Sam

[charlie]

No worriesI can dig it and I do agree. One can get stuck in a
rut. When I commute in city traffic its always interval training
trying to make it through the darn traffic lights. I did this on a
single speed for a year averaging 17 miles a day and winding up my rpm
to 120+ quite often and that's with no retention on a 25 year old junk
parts bike. I loved it, no gears and riding hard while keeping my fast
twitchies around as I passed the 1/2 century mark. I tend to agree
with Gino on the bike setup, pretty elementary really and just
training like you mean it but in an incremental sort of way so you
don't blow out a knee or float a valve in yer old ticker !

On Apr 28, 9:41 am, CycloFiend  wrote:
> on 4/27/10 7:55 PM, charlie at charles_v...@hotmail.com wrote:
>
> > owww!this sounds like painful "training" !
>
> Yea. Sorry about that.  My only point was that it's easy to get in a rut or
> take a "set" and sometimes takes a concious act to get out.
>
> - J
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[RBW] Re: FS:Saluki

[rcnute]

hobie sent me some photos when I was thinking of another Saluki--it
looked great!

Ryan

On Apr 28, 4:43 am, hobie  wrote:
> 56cm Rivendell 650b Saluki for sale w.Tange Levin headset.Butterscotch
> color.Centerpull or sidepull compatable.Excellent condition.No dings
> or dents.Although some paint chips.$1,150.00 shipped.
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[RBW] Yehuda

[Dave Minyard]

I haven't seen it mentioned here yet, but there are new strips on Yehuda
Moon...Fizz on her trike.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Speed Up My Sam

[BPustow]

No, but let me give you a hint : EM, and just to make it easier and cut the 
 possibilities in half: Mr. EM.
 
 
In a message dated 4/28/2010 8:48:58 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
eddie.fla...@att.net writes:

do you  mean the famous Belgian, Fabiano  Ridemore?

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[RBW] Re: Speed Up My Sam

[eflayer]

do you mean the famous Belgian, Fabiano Ridemore?

On Apr 28, 5:13 pm, bpus...@aol.com wrote:
> I agree with Kent, who agrees with that guy from Belgium who said: "Ride  
> more."
> Bill
>
> In a message dated 4/28/2010 7:34:18 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
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> Don't  train, practice.
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Re: [RBW] Re: Speed Up My Sam

[BPustow]

I agree with Kent, who agrees with that guy from Belgium who said: "Ride  
more."
Bill
 
 
 
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mjawn...@gmail.com writes:

Don't  train, practice.

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[RBW] Re: FS: Trek 330 or if no interest, parts as listed below

[cyclotourist]

Ladies and Gentlemen, this bike has a new home.  Thanks for the interest in
it!

I will never-ever, ever-never volunteer to sell a bike for anyone ever again
:-)


On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 10:38 PM, cyclotourist wrote:

> Third time's the charm...
> 1988 Trek 330 with Reynolds 531 tubing.  61cm frame.  Built up with Nitto
> Noodles & Tech Dlx, Brooks Champion special.  Flip flop rear hub.  Box o'
> parts.
> $275 for local pick up, $300 + actual if shipped.
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/sets/72157623677638509/
>
> OR... if still no interest, then I'll part it out as follows:
>
> Frame/Fork/Headset - $75 local, $90 + actual if shipped (cranks included
> for $20 more)
> Nitto Noodles - 46cm heat treated - nearly new $60 shipping included (might
> be sold already)
> Nitto Technomic Deluxe - 8cm - nearly new - $45 shipping included
> Brooks B17 Champion Special - honey - well used - $75 shipping included
> Wheelset $100 + actual if shipped
> Rear: flip flop hub with 18T & 16T Shimano freewheels.
> Mavic Open Sport 36 spoke. nearly new
> Front:  original SR Sakae hub with Weinman rim.  Original,
> but is fine.
> Crankset & BB:  Sakae SX - 170mm with low 148mm Q factor. 40X38 rings,
> extra new 46 ring.  Real nice. $35 shipping included
> Tektro R200 brake levers - nearly new - $25 shipping included
> Redline BMX pedals (very similar to MKS pedals) - nearly new $25 shipping
> included
> Dia Compe AX5000 calipers 45-57mm reach.  MUCH nicer than current side
> pulls.  Real light, good feel.  $20 shipping included.
> Frame pump, lights, lock, tubes, Jandd bags - all nearly new - make me an
> offer.
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[RBW] Re: MKS Grip Kings vs MKS Touring Pedals

[Z I]

In general, I really like the Grip Kings a lot. I have big feet --13,
sometimes 14 depending on the shoes, and the Grip Kings feel wonderful
under my feet. I love the support I get from how long they are, and
find it really nice to be able to move my feet around as needed. Like
Bruce, I too feel like I can get about 2/3rds of a circle of power out
them.

I used mine all winter here in Anchorage, and the one downside I found
was that any type of snow or slush built up on the bottom of my shoes
or on the surface of the pedals definitely made them "Slip Kings". I
had a number of frustrating and jolting starts at stop lights when my
foot just slipped off the pedal as I was trying to start out.

Late-December I followed the advice from one of the recent readers,
drilled holes in four positions on the outside set of holes, and
screwed in some stainless steel set screws on both sides. I can concur
that they are now truly the Kings of Grip. I found that the studs
worked particularly well with lugged sole winter boots, which seemed
to slip often before I installed them.

  - Zach


On Apr 28, 1:16 pm, jose  wrote:
> Yeah I went with the blunted spikes.  I used 8 per pedal, so one bag
> (32 studs) was enough for 2 bikes.  Truly "Grip Kings" after that.
>
> I have the sneaker pedals on another bike. They are comfortable too,
> but I havent used them enough to say how the handle wet weather. My
> guess would be they are ok.
>
> On Apr 27, 6:59 pm, Mike  wrote:
>
> > Yeah, the Grip Kings really don't grip well in the rain. My foot
> > slipped off them once when commuting to work in the rain. I remember
> > thinking "They should call these pedals Slip Kings".  I'll add blunted
> > spikes to one side up on the front of the pedal and see how that goes,
> > it should eliminate slippage.
>
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[RBW] Re: Speed Up My Sam

[Mike]

Don't train, practice.

http://kentsbike.blogspot.com/2009/07/i-dont-train-i-practice.html

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[RBW] Re: link to orange saluki(?) + tubus nova front rack ?

[Marty]

Maybe this one?

http://tinyurl.com/2ctjvzh


On Apr 28, 6:15 pm, Me  wrote:
> Pretty sure that helmet was just there for PR purposes only.
>
> BTW: the bike is a prototype I've heard, and it's called the "A. Homer
> Hellhound Hilsen".
>
> -Scott
>
> On Apr 28, 2:04 pm, Bruce  wrote:
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>
>
>
>
> > I don't know. There's a helmet on the ground next to the bike. Have you 
> > seen any pictures of GP wearing a helmet?
>
> > 
> > From: Me 
> > To: RBW Owners Bunch 
> > Sent: Wed, April 28, 2010 3:24:37 PM
> > Subject: [RBW] Re: link to orange saluki(?) + tubus nova front rack ?
>
> > This is obviously it:
>
> >http://image.lowridermagazine.com/f/10427082+w750+st0/lrmp_0806_02_z+...
>
> > Grant's personal ride, and I really like it too.  Understated, subtle,
> > ever-ready for errands & cyclo-camping on Diablo.
>
> > -Scott
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Re: [RBW] 61cm A. Homer Hilsen wanted

[James Warren]

But there's something about that AHH blue (the darker one) that makes minor 
scratches feel right at home and almost a necessary part of the bike. I get 
worried about scratches as much as anyone, but when AHH got some scratches from 
getting whipped by the cable lock, I just looked at them and thought, "Oh, 
that's cool. The lock's off. Time to pedal.")

Maybe it's the countryness of the bike that invites the beausage and not the 
blue.

-Jim W.


-Original Message-
>From: Adam Kimball 
>Sent: Apr 28, 2010 12:29 PM
>To: RBW Owners Bunch 
>Subject: [RBW] 61cm A. Homer Hilsen wanted
>
>Hi all,
>
>I know this very unlikely, but I have to do it ;)  If anyone out there
>has a 61cm Hilsen (frame or bike) that they've been considering
>selling - please drop me an email.  Riv has the frames in stock, but
>I'm one of those people who prefers having a bike which has already
>had a couple of scratches put into it - otherwise I will constantly
>baby it and I'm sick of doing that.  Plus, the cost savings will be
>nice to have..
>
>Back to the normally scheduled programming..
>
>-Adam
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[RBW] Re: link to orange saluki(?) + tubus nova front rack ?

[Me]

Pretty sure that helmet was just there for PR purposes only.

BTW: the bike is a prototype I've heard, and it's called the "A. Homer
Hellhound Hilsen".

-Scott

On Apr 28, 2:04 pm, Bruce  wrote:
> I don't know. There's a helmet on the ground next to the bike. Have you seen 
> any pictures of GP wearing a helmet?
>
> 
> From: Me 
> To: RBW Owners Bunch 
> Sent: Wed, April 28, 2010 3:24:37 PM
> Subject: [RBW] Re: link to orange saluki(?) + tubus nova front rack ?
>
> This is obviously it:
>
> http://image.lowridermagazine.com/f/10427082+w750+st0/lrmp_0806_02_z+...
>
> Grant's personal ride, and I really like it too.  Understated, subtle,
> ever-ready for errands & cyclo-camping on Diablo.
>
> -Scott
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[RBW] Re: link to orange saluki(?) + tubus nova front rack ?

[happyriding]

On Apr 28, 2:24 pm, Me  wrote:
> This is obviously it:
>
> http://image.lowridermagazine.com/f/10427082+w750+st0/lrmp_0806_02_z+...
>
> Grant's personal ride, and I really like it too.  Understated, subtle,
> ever-ready for errands & cyclo-camping on Diablo.
>

lol.

Sorry, but the mystery link is driving me crazy.  I went back and read
every thread for the past couple of days, and I tried going through my
browser's history one web page at a time, but I can't find the link to
that picture.  I do think it is the same bike benjamin linked to.   It
doesn't matter.   It's just frustrating.

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[RBW] Re: MKS Grip Kings vs MKS Touring Pedals

[jose]

Yeah I went with the blunted spikes.  I used 8 per pedal, so one bag
(32 studs) was enough for 2 bikes.  Truly "Grip Kings" after that.

I have the sneaker pedals on another bike. They are comfortable too,
but I havent used them enough to say how the handle wet weather. My
guess would be they are ok.

On Apr 27, 6:59 pm, Mike  wrote:
> Yeah, the Grip Kings really don't grip well in the rain. My foot
> slipped off them once when commuting to work in the rain. I remember
> thinking "They should call these pedals Slip Kings".  I'll add blunted
> spikes to one side up on the front of the pedal and see how that goes,
> it should eliminate slippage.
>
> --mike
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Re: [RBW] Re: link to orange saluki(?) + tubus nova front rack ?

[Bruce]

I don't know. There's a helmet on the ground next to the bike. Have you seen 
any pictures of GP wearing a helmet?





From: Me 
To: RBW Owners Bunch 
Sent: Wed, April 28, 2010 3:24:37 PM
Subject: [RBW] Re: link to orange saluki(?) + tubus nova front rack ?

This is obviously it:

http://image.lowridermagazine.com/f/10427082+w750+st0/lrmp_0806_02_z+orange_bicycle+side_view.jpg

Grant's personal ride, and I really like it too.  Understated, subtle,
ever-ready for errands & cyclo-camping on Diablo.

-Scott



  

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[RBW] Re: Speed Up My Sam

[Me]

What I like to do for training [which is really just errands and just
riding] to be able to chase down and satisfy those urges for
overtaking pretty much anyone within sight:

1.  Ride my Surly "Big Dummy" a lot, and with groceries and 78lb
daughter onboard, and do it as fast and as hard as I possibly can.
2.  Ride my Surly "Pugsley" up and down Mt. Tabor a lot, as fast and
hard as I can possibly go... and do group rides on it too [these days
I can average 18mph on the Pug for a 2.5-3hr ride, which isn't that
fair off my average on my more Road-Centric bike, my Bob Brown custom,
which I can hold onto a 22mph average for 4 hours w/bags on-bike].

Most days I'll do 40-50 miles on either the Pug or Big Dummy, weekends
are for the Bob Brown.  The dividends of the Pug & Dummy seem to pay
off nicely.

And then:

when I do ride my Bob Brown, speed and holding onto that speed really
seems much easier.

I do feel pretty tired at the end of each day though, but I like that.

-Scott


On Apr 28, 1:14 pm, tarik saleh  wrote:
> Gino,
>
> Great advice. Probably implied in your first comment, but intervals
> are critical to increasing speed and ability to deal with rapid
> changes in pace in group rides/races.  Even on organized century
> rides/brevets etc, if you are getting dropped from a paceline it is
> probably because you coukld not cope wityh a change in pace.
>
> Good luck and have fun. Intervals can suck, but they can also make
> short boring rides much more palatable (like to the grocery store and
> back...)
>
> Tarik
>
>
>
> On Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 2:04 PM, Gino Zahnd  wrote:
> > If I were to give advice, which I don't claim to be qualified to give,
> > I'd say do the following if you're looking to be faster:
>
> > 1) train to ride fast. Shorter rides at higher intensity. Ride a lot. Hard.
> > 2) light wheels and tires
> > 3) ditch the big touring rack, and use it for camping/touring
> > 4) use a lighter wide-range compact double
> > 5) if you live where it doesn't rain in the summer (like we do in
> > California), ditch the fenders for the summer.
> > 6) save a quarter pound(er) on a Ti B17
>
> > But really, ride. And sportier wheels. And no huge touring rack.
>
> > Go!
>
> > On Mon, Apr 26, 2010 at 9:10 AM, Darin G.  wrote:
> >> Alright, this will probably sound un-Rivish,...please don't pick my
> >> bones over.  I'm new to this type of bicycle.
>
> >> I need my commuter/tourer Sam to go faster, if possible.  I have a
> >> slate of century rides and a 200 km brevet lined up for the summer and
> >> I'm being dropped by my riding companions who are significantly less
> >> fit and heavier than I am, but are riding zippy road bikes (including
> >> my old Roubaix).  I'm about 1.5 to 3 mph slower over the same course
> >> than I was on "road bike."  I've never been a racer but I really don't
> >> want my centuries to take 7 hours and I don't think I can make up the
> >> difference with pure horsepower.  I'm planning on a second bike to
> >> take on this duty, but that will be at least a year away.
>
> >> So, where would this group look to speed up my Sam?  Wheels?  Tires?
> >> I'm riding 36 spoke wheels with Jack Brown Blues.  And if it just
> >> can't be done, tell me so and I'll practice smelling the flowers until
> >> I can come up with the appropriate tool for the described job.
>
> >> D.G.
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[RBW] Re: 61cm A. Homer Hilsen wanted

[Me]

This is pretty close in all ways and satisfies your needs for
"Used" [which I can totally dig, I like used more than new too-but for
different reasons... I like wear & tear because it's got character].

http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch/browse_thread/thread/5d14340a87f41b94?hl=en#

On Apr 28, 9:29 am, Adam Kimball  wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I know this very unlikely, but I have to do it ;)  If anyone out there
> has a 61cm Hilsen (frame or bike) that they've been considering
> selling - please drop me an email.  Riv has the frames in stock, but
> I'm one of those people who prefers having a bike which has already
> had a couple of scratches put into it - otherwise I will constantly
> baby it and I'm sick of doing that.  Plus, the cost savings will be
> nice to have..
>
> Back to the normally scheduled programming..
>
> -Adam
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[RBW] Re: link to orange saluki(?) + tubus nova front rack ?

[Me]

This is obviously it:

http://image.lowridermagazine.com/f/10427082+w750+st0/lrmp_0806_02_z+orange_bicycle+side_view.jpg

Grant's personal ride, and I really like it too.  Understated, subtle,
ever-ready for errands & cyclo-camping on Diablo.

-Scott

On Apr 28, 10:10 am, happyriding  wrote:
> That may be it.  I don't see the same picture I was referring to
> though.  The picture I saw was shot by someone facing the front of the
> bike with the camera low to the ground and looking up.
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Re: [RBW] Speed Up My Sam

[tarik saleh]

Gino,

Great advice. Probably implied in your first comment, but intervals
are critical to increasing speed and ability to deal with rapid
changes in pace in group rides/races.  Even on organized century
rides/brevets etc, if you are getting dropped from a paceline it is
probably because you coukld not cope wityh a change in pace.

Good luck and have fun. Intervals can suck, but they can also make
short boring rides much more palatable (like to the grocery store and
back...)

Tarik


On Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 2:04 PM, Gino Zahnd  wrote:
> If I were to give advice, which I don't claim to be qualified to give,
> I'd say do the following if you're looking to be faster:
>
> 1) train to ride fast. Shorter rides at higher intensity. Ride a lot. Hard.
> 2) light wheels and tires
> 3) ditch the big touring rack, and use it for camping/touring
> 4) use a lighter wide-range compact double
> 5) if you live where it doesn't rain in the summer (like we do in
> California), ditch the fenders for the summer.
> 6) save a quarter pound(er) on a Ti B17
>
> But really, ride. And sportier wheels. And no huge touring rack.
>
> Go!
>
>
> On Mon, Apr 26, 2010 at 9:10 AM, Darin G.  wrote:
>> Alright, this will probably sound un-Rivish,...please don't pick my
>> bones over.  I'm new to this type of bicycle.
>>
>> I need my commuter/tourer Sam to go faster, if possible.  I have a
>> slate of century rides and a 200 km brevet lined up for the summer and
>> I'm being dropped by my riding companions who are significantly less
>> fit and heavier than I am, but are riding zippy road bikes (including
>> my old Roubaix).  I'm about 1.5 to 3 mph slower over the same course
>> than I was on "road bike."  I've never been a racer but I really don't
>> want my centuries to take 7 hours and I don't think I can make up the
>> difference with pure horsepower.  I'm planning on a second bike to
>> take on this duty, but that will be at least a year away.
>>
>> So, where would this group look to speed up my Sam?  Wheels?  Tires?
>> I'm riding 36 spoke wheels with Jack Brown Blues.  And if it just
>> can't be done, tell me so and I'll practice smelling the flowers until
>> I can come up with the appropriate tool for the described job.
>>
>> D.G.
>>
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Re: [RBW] Speed Up My Sam

[Gino Zahnd]

If I were to give advice, which I don't claim to be qualified to give,
I'd say do the following if you're looking to be faster:

1) train to ride fast. Shorter rides at higher intensity. Ride a lot. Hard.
2) light wheels and tires
3) ditch the big touring rack, and use it for camping/touring
4) use a lighter wide-range compact double
5) if you live where it doesn't rain in the summer (like we do in
California), ditch the fenders for the summer.
6) save a quarter pound(er) on a Ti B17

But really, ride. And sportier wheels. And no huge touring rack.

Go!


On Mon, Apr 26, 2010 at 9:10 AM, Darin G.  wrote:
> Alright, this will probably sound un-Rivish,...please don't pick my
> bones over.  I'm new to this type of bicycle.
>
> I need my commuter/tourer Sam to go faster, if possible.  I have a
> slate of century rides and a 200 km brevet lined up for the summer and
> I'm being dropped by my riding companions who are significantly less
> fit and heavier than I am, but are riding zippy road bikes (including
> my old Roubaix).  I'm about 1.5 to 3 mph slower over the same course
> than I was on "road bike."  I've never been a racer but I really don't
> want my centuries to take 7 hours and I don't think I can make up the
> difference with pure horsepower.  I'm planning on a second bike to
> take on this duty, but that will be at least a year away.
>
> So, where would this group look to speed up my Sam?  Wheels?  Tires?
> I'm riding 36 spoke wheels with Jack Brown Blues.  And if it just
> can't be done, tell me so and I'll practice smelling the flowers until
> I can come up with the appropriate tool for the described job.
>
> D.G.
>
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[RBW] Re: Hobbies that compliment your Rivendell lifestyle

[Philip Williamson]

I was reading these great posts, and thinking "darn, I don't have any
hobbies!"

Except oh yeah - I paint, and I take analog photos sometimes, and I
screenprint tee-shirts in my garage sometimes. I sculpt. And I make
omelets every morning with eggs from our chickens or our friends'
chickens. I have two gallons of mead brewing - one just honey, pollen
and water, the other with black tea, ginger and whatever.
I tinker with my bikes, and build up bikes for my friends. This forum
might be considered a hobby - socializing with like-minded bike
people.

I'm with Scott - these things are what we do when we do them. Not a
hobby or a lifestyle. More like a life. I try not to feel guilt about
what I'm NOT doing, but take pleasure in what I AM doing, if that
makes sense. Oh yeah - I'm studying kung fu with my wife and kid. And
making a video game with the kid.

This perspective, I think, is very Rivendellian. Bikes aren't a
compartmentalized commodity or identity in the Rivendell world (as I
understand it), but part of the fabric of a cycler's life. Likewise,
beer brewing or music is something humans do as part of a full life.
Is there anything more fundamental to human society than those two
things?

Frankly, some of ya'll's jobs are more interesting than any hobby. I
make websites for independent toy stores for a living, which is a
pretty funny niche.

 Philip
McMinnville, Ore.

On Apr 27, 10:51 pm, Me  wrote:
> These days my hobby's are my life, my life are my hobby's.  I've
> worked really hard at seeing no difference between what needs done,
> and what I want to do.  There is only now-as opposed to 'after I am
> done with that, I'll enjoy this'.  Work is Play, Play is Work.
>
> Started out a jazz musician.  Playing music, particularly jazz, as
> craft and artform, is very much like a lot of things that require vast
> patience and aged wisdom [nothing good happens fast-it's all work and
> listening/watching... and perhaps someday, things come together and
> you fly behind/at/on top/above your given instrument].
>
> Besides my 1st 'high-end' or 'good' bike [relatively speaking], a
> Bridgestone "Kabuki" Super-Light in the mid-70's it was all music for
> me, all the time.
>
> Music, made by human's vs. people programming machines, dovetails
> nicely with bicycling.
>
> I see, as I age, nothing but connections of Truth between bicycling,
> honest music, family, cooking the food I make from scratch,
> homeschooling our daughter, being forthright and ethically sound.
> Nothing amazing happens quick, it's slowly dazzling.
>
> Getting your life back, that's slow work too.
>
> It's all good work/play though.
>
> -Scott
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[RBW] Re: link to orange saluki(?) + tubus nova front rack ?

[happyriding]

That may be it.  I don't see the same picture I was referring to
though.  The picture I saw was shot by someone facing the front of the
bike with the camera low to the ground and looking up.

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[RBW] Hilborne in Outside Magazine

[Aaron Thomas]

Named one of the best utility bikes for 2010:

http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/201005/best-utility-bikes-rivendell-samuel-hillborne.html

Hampsten's Tournesol Audax is also mentioned:

http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/201005/best-utility-bikes-hampsten-tournesol-audax.html

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Re: [RBW] Riv-friendly parts FS (Phil Wood, XTR, WTB, etc)

[Shaun Meehan]

I meant to send that to David off-list. Sorry about that.

Shaun Meehan

On Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 11:57 AM, Shaun Meehan  wrote:
> David,
>
> I'll take the Tioga Surefoot 8 pedals if they haven't already been
> spoken for. I can pay via Paypal. Let me know if they're still
> available.
>
> Thanks,
> Shaun Meehan
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Re: [RBW] Riv-friendly parts FS (Phil Wood, XTR, WTB, etc)

[Shaun Meehan]

David,

I'll take the Tioga Surefoot 8 pedals if they haven't already been
spoken for. I can pay via Paypal. Let me know if they're still
available.

Thanks,
Shaun Meehan

On Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 11:40 AM, David Sprunger  wrote:
> If anyone is stockpiling parts for a new Hunquapillar or just making
> some spring adjustments to your current ride, I have identified some
> items that are ebay bound unless someone here wants them first.  All
> prices include US shipping.  I’ve priced things below what I think
> they’ll likely fetch on ebay, so these prices are fairly firm.  Check
> or paypal.
>
> Please contact me off the list at sprun...@cord.edu.
>
> Phil Wood wheelset.  $400.  36h. 700c.  135 mm rear OLD.  Takes 8/9
> speed cassette.  No skewers or cassettes. Bontrager Fairlane silver
> rims with asymmetric rear drilling.  Nice cosmetics.   I’m the second
> owner of these wheels, but the original owner reported that he
> purchased them from Rivendell in the pre-Rich days.  They spin smooth
> and true. The freehub is nice and quiet.
>
> XTR M900 hubset.  $135.  Hard-to-find 36h version.  NOS.  135 mm rear
> OLD.  Takes 8/9 speed cassette.  Screened logos are a bit faded.  No
> skewers.  Build some light and sturdy dream wheels.  These are the
> classic silver style hubs that Peter White raves about.  (Side rant:
> where are all the older XTR skewers?  I’ve purchased three NOS sets of
> these hubs over the last ten years and none have come with skewers.)
>
> Phil Wood quick release axle kit.  135mm.  $50.  Here’s the axle and
> spacers you need to convert a bolt-on hub to quick-release use or to
> convert a narrower hub to 135mm OLD.  Everything is in excellent
> condition.  This came off a 10-year-old cassette hub, but supposedly
> it will fit a range of Phil hubs.
>
> White Industries platform pedals. Silver.  $190.  These pedals are new
> but without packaging.  They’ve not been mounted in a crank.  The
> pedals are smooth and exquisitely made, but they’re not as wide as I
> had hoped for my size 13 feet.  I stood on them in the living room and
> decided to stick with my Nuovo Wides instead.  More info at
> http://www.whiteind.com/pedal.html
>
> Tioga Surefoot 8 pedals, silver.  $55.  This is the BMX pedal that
> Rivendell used to sell. The blunt tips are already installed, but I’ll
> include the spikes and the little installation wrench.  Light and
> smooth.  Used about 25 miles.
>
> Brooks B17 Champion Special.  $100.  Rare dark brown color. (not
> honey).  Silver rails.  Ridden about 300 miles, so it’s not really
> broken in yet.  Leather has been treated.  Tension screw never
> touched.  I’ll include used matching leather bar wrap that’s been cut
> into four pieces (I had one piece wrapped up from the tips to the
> brake and one from the stem down to the brake.)
>
> WTB Dirt Drop bar.  $80.  This is the classic drop bar with the
> aggressive flair in the drops.  I bought this for a conversion that
> didn’t happen because I decided that I preferred the more subtle Nitto
> Dirt Drops that I got from Rivendell.  Sleeve shows some scratches but
> the cosmetics are good overall.  Takes a 25.4 stem, such as the
> Rivendell special edition Technomic Deluxe or the Periscopa.
>
> WTB Slickasaurus tires.  26” x 1.5.  Pair.  $35.  This is a nice set
> of 26 inch slicks.  They’ve been mounted but ridden less than 10
> miles.  Blackwalls.   I have the 700c version on my Quickbeam, and
> they’re a quiet and smooth-riding tire.
>
> Panaracer Pasella 700x37 TG tire.  Free for cost of shipping on 7# box
> (or I’ll include them absolutely free with a larger item). Ridden
> about 1000 miles on a front wheel.  Still looks pretty good.  Tan
> wall.
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Re: [RBW] Re: Speed Up My Sam

[CycloFiend]

on 4/27/10 7:55 PM, charlie at charles_v...@hotmail.com wrote:

> owww!this sounds like painful "training" !

Yea. Sorry about that.  My only point was that it's easy to get in a rut or
take a "set" and sometimes takes a concious act to get out.

- J

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[RBW] Riv-friendly parts FS (Phil Wood, XTR, WTB, etc)

[David Sprunger]

If anyone is stockpiling parts for a new Hunquapillar or just making
some spring adjustments to your current ride, I have identified some
items that are ebay bound unless someone here wants them first.  All
prices include US shipping.  I’ve priced things below what I think
they’ll likely fetch on ebay, so these prices are fairly firm.  Check
or paypal.

Please contact me off the list at sprun...@cord.edu.

Phil Wood wheelset.  $400.  36h. 700c.  135 mm rear OLD.  Takes 8/9
speed cassette.  No skewers or cassettes. Bontrager Fairlane silver
rims with asymmetric rear drilling.  Nice cosmetics.   I’m the second
owner of these wheels, but the original owner reported that he
purchased them from Rivendell in the pre-Rich days.  They spin smooth
and true. The freehub is nice and quiet.

XTR M900 hubset.  $135.  Hard-to-find 36h version.  NOS.  135 mm rear
OLD.  Takes 8/9 speed cassette.  Screened logos are a bit faded.  No
skewers.  Build some light and sturdy dream wheels.  These are the
classic silver style hubs that Peter White raves about.  (Side rant:
where are all the older XTR skewers?  I’ve purchased three NOS sets of
these hubs over the last ten years and none have come with skewers.)

Phil Wood quick release axle kit.  135mm.  $50.  Here’s the axle and
spacers you need to convert a bolt-on hub to quick-release use or to
convert a narrower hub to 135mm OLD.  Everything is in excellent
condition.  This came off a 10-year-old cassette hub, but supposedly
it will fit a range of Phil hubs.

White Industries platform pedals. Silver.  $190.  These pedals are new
but without packaging.  They’ve not been mounted in a crank.  The
pedals are smooth and exquisitely made, but they’re not as wide as I
had hoped for my size 13 feet.  I stood on them in the living room and
decided to stick with my Nuovo Wides instead.  More info at
http://www.whiteind.com/pedal.html

Tioga Surefoot 8 pedals, silver.  $55.  This is the BMX pedal that
Rivendell used to sell. The blunt tips are already installed, but I’ll
include the spikes and the little installation wrench.  Light and
smooth.  Used about 25 miles.

Brooks B17 Champion Special.  $100.  Rare dark brown color. (not
honey).  Silver rails.  Ridden about 300 miles, so it’s not really
broken in yet.  Leather has been treated.  Tension screw never
touched.  I’ll include used matching leather bar wrap that’s been cut
into four pieces (I had one piece wrapped up from the tips to the
brake and one from the stem down to the brake.)

WTB Dirt Drop bar.  $80.  This is the classic drop bar with the
aggressive flair in the drops.  I bought this for a conversion that
didn’t happen because I decided that I preferred the more subtle Nitto
Dirt Drops that I got from Rivendell.  Sleeve shows some scratches but
the cosmetics are good overall.  Takes a 25.4 stem, such as the
Rivendell special edition Technomic Deluxe or the Periscopa.

WTB Slickasaurus tires.  26” x 1.5.  Pair.  $35.  This is a nice set
of 26 inch slicks.  They’ve been mounted but ridden less than 10
miles.  Blackwalls.   I have the 700c version on my Quickbeam, and
they’re a quiet and smooth-riding tire.

Panaracer Pasella 700x37 TG tire.  Free for cost of shipping on 7# box
(or I’ll include them absolutely free with a larger item). Ridden
about 1000 miles on a front wheel.  Still looks pretty good.  Tan
wall.

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[RBW] Re: link to orange saluki(?) + tubus nova front rack ?

[benjamin obrien]

i think this is the one you are looking for, it's a friend's bike.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/22253...@n00/3905485108/

totally stunning in person.

On Apr 28, 10:13 am, happyriding  wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Recently, someone posted a link to a picture of a beautiful orange
> Saluki(I think) with a Berthoud handle bar bag and a Tubus Nova front
> rack.  I've been trying to find that link again with no success.  Does
> anyone have the link?
>
> Thanks.
>
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[RBW] 61cm A. Homer Hilsen wanted

[Adam Kimball]

Hi all,

I know this very unlikely, but I have to do it ;)  If anyone out there
has a 61cm Hilsen (frame or bike) that they've been considering
selling - please drop me an email.  Riv has the frames in stock, but
I'm one of those people who prefers having a bike which has already
had a couple of scratches put into it - otherwise I will constantly
baby it and I'm sick of doing that.  Plus, the cost savings will be
nice to have..

Back to the normally scheduled programming..

-Adam

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[RBW] FS:Saluki

[hobie]

56cm Rivendell 650b Saluki for sale w.Tange Levin headset.Butterscotch
color.Centerpull or sidepull compatable.Excellent condition.No dings
or dents.Although some paint chips.$1,150.00 shipped.

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[RBW] Re: MKS Grip Kings vs MKS Touring Pedals

[Garth]

If they combined the Grip King length and Touring pedal width,  you'd
have a fine pedal. Pie in the sky though.


For large feet though, there is no substitute for the Wellgo MG-1.
Plenty of support, superb grip.

Not favored by tourists because of the looks. but what are pedals
for  your feet or beauty contests? LOL:)

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Re: [RBW] Haleiwa Metric Century Ride

[Rob Harrison]

On Apr 28, 2010, at 1:57 AM, Robert F. Harrison wrote:

This past weekend I was able to participate in the JBK Haleiwa  
Metric Century Ride on my Quickbeam.


Great ride and story! Impressive doing it all with one gear! I would  
love to ride on Oahu one day. We were working on a project on  
Maunalani Heights in Honolulu year before last, and I fell in love  
with the place.


Rob in Seattle
(the other Robert Harrison, Robert G. ;))

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[RBW] Re: Salinas to Templeton (near Paso Robles)//Coastal question

[CR Masterson]

That was the original idea...seems I would have to eat in restaurants,
stay in really pricey places. Did not want to spend $400 for three
days. (I am going slowly; 20-30-40 miles a day for a couple of
reasons.) So...if you have secrets taht make the coast less expensive,
I am listening! / Thanks. Christine

On Apr 27, 12:42 pm, Anne Paulson  wrote:
> If I were doing that route, I'd go via Big Sur; AFAIK, the hot, dry
> inland route doesn't have much to recommend it, whereas that section
> of the coast is one of the most spectacular bike routes in the world.
>
> On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 11:57 AM, CR Masterson  wrote:
> > Starting around June 7, I be riding inland from Salinas to Templeton,
> > (near Paso Robles).  Two questions: (1) favorite routes/route advice?
> > (2) I won't be camping...any not expensive, but clean and decent motel
> > recommendations?  (ok...that's really three questions) Thanks,
> > Christine
>
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>
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[RBW] Green Ramboo touch up paint

[ccanter]

Apologies if this has been discovered already.  After misplacing my
Testors, model car paint (so so match) a trip to the nearby Walgreens
turned up this.

http://www.sallyhansen.com/product.cfm?product=75&shade=1596

It's a dead ringer for the green paint on my Ram.

Clyde Canter.





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[RBW] Re: Hobbies that compliment your Rivendell lifestyle

[Patrick in VT]

On Apr 27, 10:28 pm, "Bill M."  wrote:
>
> Tangent for mando fans - Lynn Dudenbostel used to post on the Kogswell
> list.  I don't think anyone else there knew who he was.

yeah, i used to get a kick out of that.  and i found it very
interesting that he made his way to kogswell and discovered that brand
of bike geekery.

i imagine that all the talk about theory and intangibles (bike
handling, planing, design, materials, etc.) appealed to him.

musicians and luthiers engage in the same kind of chatter.  afterall,
the end game is just sound, which is entirely subjective.  but some
sound is "better" when it comes to music.  especially for certain
kinds of music.  and especially for certain musicians.

so, just as some aspire to ride a bicycle that "planes" or exhibits
certain characteristics, there are those that want a mandolin that
sounds like a '23 lloyd loar gibson or has certain tonal
characteristics.

so you end with framebuilders such as Alex Singer, Richard Sachs,
Weigle, etc.; and luthiers like Stephen Gilchrist, Mike Kemnitzer,
Dudenbostel, etc. who are said to make some folks' intangible/
theoretical ideals a reality.

of course, you could own a Singer camper, a Sachs cx bike, a Weigle
randonneuse and a Hunqapillar for the price of one of Lynn's
mandolins.

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Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Trek 330 or if no interest, parts as listed below

[cyclotourist]

I think so :-)

Lots of interest in it here and on CL, but everyone wants the original
geared bits.  I'm selling it for my brother in law, and what did I tell him
when he converted it???  KEEP ALL THE ORIGINAL PARTS IN CASE YOU WANT TO
RE-SELL IT IN THE FUTURE.  But oh no, this was the perfect bike, he'll never
need anything else, yadda, yadda, yadda.  Well here it is two years later
after he bought all the new parts and THREW AWAY the original shifty-bits.
Will people ever listen to me?

On Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 6:11 AM, sjauch  wrote:

> Sweet, if only it were my size. That's a nice price too.
>
> On Apr 28, 1:38 am, cyclotourist  wrote:
> > Third time's the charm...
> > 1988 Trek 330 with Reynolds 531 tubing.  61cm frame.  Built up with Nitto
> > Noodles & Tech Dlx, Brooks Champion special.  Flip flop rear hub.  Box o'
> > parts.
> > $275 for local pick up, $300 + actual if shipped.
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/sets/72157623677638509/
> >
> > OR... if still no interest, then I'll part it out as follows:
> >
> > Frame/Fork/Headset - $75 local, $90 + actual if shipped (cranks included
> for
> > $20 more)
> > Nitto Noodles - 46cm heat treated - nearly new $60 shipping included
> (might
> > be sold already)
> > Nitto Technomic Deluxe - 8cm - nearly new - $45 shipping included
> > Brooks B17 Champion Special - honey - well used - $75 shipping included
> > Wheelset $100 + actual if shipped
> > Rear: flip flop hub with 18T & 16T Shimano freewheels.
> > Mavic Open Sport 36 spoke. nearly new
> > Front:  original SR Sakae hub with Weinman rim.
>  Original,
> > but is fine.
> > Crankset & BB:  Sakae SX - 170mm with low 148mm Q factor. 40X38 rings,
> extra
> > new 46 ring.  Real nice. $35 shipping included
> > Tektro R200 brake levers - nearly new - $25 shipping included
> > Redline BMX pedals (very similar to MKS pedals) - nearly new $25 shipping
> > included
> > Dia Compe AX5000 calipers 45-57mm reach.  MUCH nicer than current side
> > pulls.  Real light, good feel.  $20 shipping included.
> > Frame pump, lights, lock, tubes, Jandd bags - all nearly new - make me an
> > offer.
> >
> > --
> > Cheers,
> > David
> > Redlands, CA
> >
> > "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something
> > wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym."  ~Bill Nye,
> > scientist guy
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[RBW] link to orange saluki(?) + tubus nova front rack ?

[happyriding]

Hi,

Recently, someone posted a link to a picture of a beautiful orange
Saluki(I think) with a Berthoud handle bar bag and a Tubus Nova front
rack.  I've been trying to find that link again with no success.  Does
anyone have the link?

Thanks.

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RE: [RBW] Haleiwa Metric Century Ride

[Allingham II, Thomas J]

Great ride, and very enjoyable (and lucid) report of it.  Thanks!  (A century 
in Hawaii -- THAT makes me envious!)


From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com 
[mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Robert F. Harrison
Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 4:57 AM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: [RBW] Haleiwa Metric Century Ride

This past weekend I was able to participate in the JBK Haleiwa Metric Century 
Ride on my Quickbeam. The ride is a stunner covering much of the north and 
windward shores of Oahu running from Haleiwa to Ka'a'awa and back. 
(http://www.hbl.org/?q=node/221)

I don't own a car and I wasn't able to talk anyone into doing the ride with me 
so I had to figure a way of getting the starting line by 7:30am on Sunday. I 
could have taken a bus but since our buses can only hold two bikes that was a 
bit chancy so I figured the best way to get there was to ride (of course).

I took Friday and Monday off of work and planned on spending three nights 
camping at Malaekahana. It's only 18 miles from Haleiwa which seemed pretty 
reasonable. I'd done the Honolulu to Malaekahana ride back in January and wrote 
about it here so I knew I could do that part.

What transpired was just about the most fun I've had on a bike. Here's how the 
riding went:

Fri - Honolulu to Malaekahana (about 60 miles)
Sat - Malaekahana to Haleiwa and back (about 36 miles)
Sun - Malaekahana to Haleiwa, the century ride itself, and back to Malaekahana 
(about 100 miles added up)
Mon - Malaekahana to Honolulu (60)

That added up to about 250 miles over 4 days, the most I've ever ridden all 
bunched up like that. I know it may not seem like much to some folks, but 2 
years ago I just about keeled over riding the 1.5 miles from an LBS to my 
apartment on the first bike I'd ridden in 20 years (and it had gears).

Admittedly the last time I did the Malaekahana run I left the gearing in my 
standard 40x16 configuration and made it...barely. This time I got smarter and 
dropped down to 32x19 while running the hills, especially Kapaa gulch which is, 
um, well not that bad in 32x19 loaded down.

Here's the one picture I have of my QB on the way out:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mgps-bob/4559543495/sizes/l/in/photostream/

The packing seems a bit odd, but it worked out fine.

Up front I've got a SlickerSack filled with soft stuff like a tiny pillow, a 
blanket, an extra shirt, and a few odds and ends. On top of that I've got my 
Hennessy Hammock covered in a yellow rain cover and tied down with netting. In 
back my Acorn is holding tools, lights, and some Clif bars. My large SaddleSack 
has my Trangia cookset and the rest of the junk I brought along. It's really a 
lot lighter than it looks. The QB handled fine out and back. Of course on the 
century ride I had a lot less, though I still had my SlickerSack on to keep the 
things I didn't want stolen with me. I was one of the few doing the century 
with luggage. A woman rode past in tights on her Cervelo and said, somewhat 
disparagingly to my ears, that I looked like Dorothy. I think she really meant 
Miss Gulch. I suspect I rode more miles than she did this weekend so I took it 
well. :-)

Everyone else on the century loved my QB at the rest stops though. One of the 
guys providing mechanical help from a local shop couldn't believe it fit me 
till I straddled it and showed him. I'm not sure he'd ever seen a 66cm. :-) 
Several other folks knew exactly what my bike was, including one fellow who 
mentioned that he'd ridden one of "Grant's Bridgestones" for years. I didn't, 
however, see any other Rivs.

I was pretty beat on Monday when I pulled in at home, but to my real surprise I 
woke refreshed this morning (Tuesday) with no aches or pains; a testament to a 
good fit I'd wager.

Again, I didn't take many pictures, in part because I had to take a video 
camera for another project (an interview of a coworker who stands guard on 
resting green sea turtles at Laniakea Beach). I did take some vids at the start 
and each of the rest stops and once I finish editing the turtle stuff I'll see 
if I can put something together with that footage.

All in all it was a great time and I'll be doing this ride again, and again, 
and (as I live on an island) again. :-) But as I did switch to a different gear 
ratio for the hardest section of the ride I'm beginning to think I might want a 
bike with gears one of these days.





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[RBW] Re: FS: Trek 330 or if no interest, parts as listed below

[sjauch]

Sweet, if only it were my size. That's a nice price too.

On Apr 28, 1:38 am, cyclotourist  wrote:
> Third time's the charm...
> 1988 Trek 330 with Reynolds 531 tubing.  61cm frame.  Built up with Nitto
> Noodles & Tech Dlx, Brooks Champion special.  Flip flop rear hub.  Box o'
> parts.
> $275 for local pick up, $300 + actual if 
> shipped.http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/sets/72157623677638509/
>
> OR... if still no interest, then I'll part it out as follows:
>
> Frame/Fork/Headset - $75 local, $90 + actual if shipped (cranks included for
> $20 more)
> Nitto Noodles - 46cm heat treated - nearly new $60 shipping included (might
> be sold already)
> Nitto Technomic Deluxe - 8cm - nearly new - $45 shipping included
> Brooks B17 Champion Special - honey - well used - $75 shipping included
> Wheelset $100 + actual if shipped
>                 Rear: flip flop hub with 18T & 16T Shimano freewheels.
> Mavic Open Sport 36 spoke. nearly new
>                 Front:  original SR Sakae hub with Weinman rim.  Original,
> but is fine.
> Crankset & BB:  Sakae SX - 170mm with low 148mm Q factor. 40X38 rings, extra
> new 46 ring.  Real nice. $35 shipping included
> Tektro R200 brake levers - nearly new - $25 shipping included
> Redline BMX pedals (very similar to MKS pedals) - nearly new $25 shipping
> included
> Dia Compe AX5000 calipers 45-57mm reach.  MUCH nicer than current side
> pulls.  Real light, good feel.  $20 shipping included.
> Frame pump, lights, lock, tubes, Jandd bags - all nearly new - make me an
> offer.
>
> --
> Cheers,
> David
> Redlands, CA
>
> "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something
> wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym."  ~Bill Nye,
> scientist guy
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Re: [RBW] Haleiwa Metric Century Ride

[Bruce]

My newest wallpaper...


Great looking bike and great sounding adventure.




From: Robert F. Harrison 



Here's the one picture I have of my QB on the way out:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mgps-bob/4559543495/sizes/l/in/photostream/


  

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[RBW] Re: Nitto Highrider front rack vs. Big Front Rack vs. Low Riders

[Ken Yokanovich]

I've used low-riders and the Rivendell Nitto big front rack.

On an old Trek 520 (before Rivendell acquisition) I used both older
Blackburn low-riders and the Nitto.  I prefer the Nitto.

I have also used the Nitto on my custom Rivendell All-Rounder for
touring and now on my Atlantis.  I really like the Nitto rack. The
bags ride a bit higher (I run the bags in the lower position), but
this added some welcome clearance from the ground.  My old panniers
have several tears and scuffs from taking corners too aggressively. I
also like the platform up front. I've ridden with a basket zip-tied on
which is one of the greatest things to tour with.  Toss things in,
easy to reach, etc.



On Apr 26, 11:57 pm, Rene Sterental  wrote:
> Does anybody have any experience comparing these three?
>
> René
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[RBW] Haleiwa Metric Century Ride

[Robert F. Harrison]

This past weekend I was able to participate in the JBK Haleiwa Metric
Century Ride on my Quickbeam. The ride is a stunner covering much of the
north and windward shores of Oahu running from Haleiwa to Ka'a'awa and back.
(http://www.hbl.org/?q=node/221)

I don't own a car and I wasn't able to talk anyone into doing the ride with
me so I had to figure a way of getting the starting line by 7:30am on
Sunday. I could have taken a bus but since our buses can only hold two bikes
that was a bit chancy so I figured the best way to get there was to ride (of
course).

I took Friday and Monday off of work and planned on spending three nights
camping at Malaekahana. It's only 18 miles from Haleiwa which seemed pretty
reasonable. I'd done the Honolulu to Malaekahana ride back in January and
wrote about it here so I knew I could do that part.

What transpired was just about the most fun I've had on a bike. Here's how
the riding went:

Fri - Honolulu to Malaekahana (about 60 miles)
Sat - Malaekahana to Haleiwa and back (about 36 miles)
Sun - Malaekahana to Haleiwa, the century ride itself, and back to
Malaekahana (about 100 miles added up)
Mon - Malaekahana to Honolulu (60)

That added up to about 250 miles over 4 days, the most I've ever ridden all
bunched up like that. I know it may not seem like much to some folks, but 2
years ago I just about keeled over riding the 1.5 miles from an LBS to my
apartment on the first bike I'd ridden in 20 years (and it had gears).

Admittedly the last time I did the Malaekahana run I left the gearing in my
standard 40x16 configuration and made it...barely. This time I got smarter
and dropped down to 32x19 while running the hills, especially Kapaa gulch
which is, um, well not that bad in 32x19 loaded down.

Here's the one picture I have of my QB on the way out:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mgps-bob/4559543495/sizes/l/in/photostream/

The packing seems a bit odd, but it worked out fine.

Up front I've got a SlickerSack filled with soft stuff like a tiny pillow, a
blanket, an extra shirt, and a few odds and ends. On top of that I've got my
Hennessy Hammock covered in a yellow rain cover and tied down with netting.
In back my Acorn is holding tools, lights, and some Clif bars. My large
SaddleSack has my Trangia cookset and the rest of the junk I brought along.
It's really a lot lighter than it looks. The QB handled fine out and back.
Of course on the century ride I had a lot less, though I still had my
SlickerSack on to keep the things I didn't want stolen with me. I was one of
the few doing the century with luggage. A woman rode past in tights on her
Cervelo and said, somewhat disparagingly to my ears, that I looked like
Dorothy. I think she really meant Miss Gulch. I suspect I rode more miles
than she did this weekend so I took it well. :-)

Everyone else on the century loved my QB at the rest stops though. One of
the guys providing mechanical help from a local shop couldn't believe it fit
me till I straddled it and showed him. I'm not sure he'd ever seen a 66cm.
:-) Several other folks knew exactly what my bike was, including one fellow
who mentioned that he'd ridden one of "Grant's Bridgestones" for years. I
didn't, however, see any other Rivs.

I was pretty beat on Monday when I pulled in at home, but to my real
surprise I woke refreshed this morning (Tuesday) with no aches or pains; a
testament to a good fit I'd wager.

Again, I didn't take many pictures, in part because I had to take a video
camera for another project (an interview of a coworker who stands guard on
resting green sea turtles at Laniakea Beach). I did take some vids at the
start and each of the rest stops and once I finish editing the turtle stuff
I'll see if I can put something together with that footage.

All in all it was a great time and I'll be doing this ride again, and again,
and (as I live on an island) again. :-) But as I did switch to a different
gear ratio for the hardest section of the ride I'm beginning to think I
might want a bike with gears one of these days.





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rfharri...@gmail.com
statrix.statrix.com

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