[RBW] Re: non-destructive complete removal of tag in MUSA moleskin shirt - anyone know how?

[Garth]

It seems the software changed a word or 2 above.  "Remove just the part that 
shows" is what it should say.  Yikes mobiles! 

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[RBW] Re: non-destructive complete removal of tag in MUSA moleskin shirt - anyone know how?

[Garth]

Thomas, on seam tags are removed the same way I described regardless of the 
location, side, top or bottom.  You do not need to dismantle the garment to 
remove the hidden part, just debate is showing. Hence hold the tag taught and 
cut close to the seam as possible. I do this all the time! No rips runs nor 
errors...perfect!

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Re: [RBW] Re: Waterford Paint

[Addison Wilhite]

I've found Gunnar paint to be very good.  They got a bad rap early on with
some poor paint and that reputation has lived on in the internet ether far
beyond the reality of the quality of paint since the late oughts.   Not
quite the same as Waterford but close.

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On Wed, Sep 16, 2015 at 9:32 PM, cyclotourist 
wrote:

> I have a Gunnar (Waterford brand) with a lot chips. But it's my MTB that I
> crash into trees and rocks and stuff, so not a direct comparison. I think
> it's a touch softer than my Japanese painted Rivs, but not hugely so (Not
> going to compare it to a JB Imron paint job).
>
> The seat tube is out of spec though. Always have had problems with
> slipping posts.
>
> On Wed, Sep 16, 2015 at 9:16 PM, Don Compton  wrote:
>
>> I have a Roadeo built and painted by Waterford and the paint is flawless.
>> However, I am very careful with my bike.
>>
>> On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 4:38:34 PM UTC-7, Richard L wrote:
>>
>>> I've read on several other forums that Waterford paint jobs leave
>>> something to be desired.  Complaints vary, with the most common being that
>>> the paint does not hold up well, and chips and scratches very easily.
>>> Although beausage is the sign of a bike that is ridden, I wonder if the
>>> members with Waterford-painted Rivendells have had similar experiences.
>>> Thanks.
>>>
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[RBW] Re: Bizarrely on topic: AL absorption through skin

[Garth]

 In regards to aluminum , it should be noted that all Al that is used in 
everything is not the same .  Some is anodized , which is a chemical 
process that makes it's surface relatively inert . I say relatively only 
because acids and highly caustic chemicals can compromise it. Skin contact 
, cooking and such normal intended use does not at all.  So all Al pots and 
pans are not to be lumped together. Some are anodized , some are not . 
Price is a good indicator , and of course the surface of the "raw" non 
anodized ones can rub off in your hands with rubbing and in cooking in can 
impart a yucky taste sometimes while anodized does not .  Some bike parts 
are like this too. Seatposts are almost always anodized for example. Hubs , 
especially older ones may not. 

  The Canfield Al pedals do appear to be anodized , for one brand example. 
You can tell by the look of the surface of the colored ones. 

   Regardless , We are all perfectly alright , right Here Right Now, 
whatever we choose .  True faith is truly blind , blind to circumstance , 
to all fears, to all conditions, to anything contrary to Infinite Well 
Being .  Even the seemingly small mustard seed has complete faith in it's 
brilliance :) 


On Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 7:32:04 AM UTC-4, Michael Hechmer wrote:
>
> Deacon, pardon me for jumping in so late in the conversation.  I haven't 
> read all of the previous 26 replies so some of this may repetitive.  Al is 
> a known neuro disrupter, as you know.  It does seem unlikely that the 
> pedals are the cause of your problem, since the metal is unheated.  But you 
> could switch to steel pedals.  More likely sources of contamination are 
> cooking utensils and medications.  Heated Al pots, pans (many "coated" pans 
> have an Al base) are more easily ingested.  Many medicines, especially 
> vaccines have Al in their formulation.
>
> I'm sorry to read about your distress.  BTW, we have, unfortunately, 
> restructured our trip to the west cost from a leisurely drive to a flight, 
> so I wont be able to visit you.
>
> Michael
>
> On Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 1:53:47 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>>
>> Anyone know about if the skin (specifically soles of the feet) can absorb 
>> aluminum via riding barefoot?
>>
>> Here’s what prompts the bizarre question: I’ve lost much of my summer to 
>> many “hard” brain days, including increased brain fog and new symptoms of 
>> mini-charlie-horses in the muscles near my bones as well as significant 
>> muscle twitching. At the recommendation of an herbalist who though I may 
>> have metal toxicity from my surgery last year, I began taking volcano dirt 
>> and have since begun doing better than I have since early spring. I’ve 
>> shifted to always wearing shoes when riding so I don’t risk messing things 
>> up, but there is a whole lot of corollary and very difficult to determine 
>> causal with all this (as is always the case). Hence, my question. Not 
>> meaning to delve into if/to what extent this is all whacky. Please respond 
>> off list if you feel inclined. Grin. I’m just wondering what the collective 
>> knowledge of this august body knows about the intersection of biology and 
>> metallurgy. Grin.
>>
>> With abandon,
>> Patrick
>>
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>> *www.OurHolyConception.org *
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Novels???

[Michael Hechmer]

All the Light We Can Not See.  Not a short novel, but the very best novel I 
have read in a long, long time.

On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 10:03:22 AM UTC-4, mike gasparino wrote:
>
> Hi folks, 
> Anyone have any good short novels they'd like to recommend? Thanks! 
> Michael 

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[RBW] Re: Bizarrely on topic: AL absorption through skin

[Michael Hechmer]

Deacon, pardon me for jumping in so late in the conversation.  I haven't 
read all of the previous 26 replies so some of this may repetitive.  Al is 
a known neuro disrupter, as you know.  It does seem unlikely that the 
pedals are the cause of your problem, since the metal is unheated.  But you 
could switch to steel pedals.  More likely sources of contamination are 
cooking utensils and medications.  Heated Al pots, pans (many "coated" pans 
have an Al base) are more easily ingested.  Many medicines, especially 
vaccines have Al in their formulation.

I'm sorry to read about your distress.  BTW, we have, unfortunately, 
restructured our trip to the west cost from a leisurely drive to a flight, 
so I wont be able to visit you.

Michael

On Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 1:53:47 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> Anyone know about if the skin (specifically soles of the feet) can absorb 
> aluminum via riding barefoot?
>
> Here’s what prompts the bizarre question: I’ve lost much of my summer to 
> many “hard” brain days, including increased brain fog and new symptoms of 
> mini-charlie-horses in the muscles near my bones as well as significant 
> muscle twitching. At the recommendation of an herbalist who though I may 
> have metal toxicity from my surgery last year, I began taking volcano dirt 
> and have since begun doing better than I have since early spring. I’ve 
> shifted to always wearing shoes when riding so I don’t risk messing things 
> up, but there is a whole lot of corollary and very difficult to determine 
> causal with all this (as is always the case). Hence, my question. Not 
> meaning to delve into if/to what extent this is all whacky. Please respond 
> off list if you feel inclined. Grin. I’m just wondering what the collective 
> knowledge of this august body knows about the intersection of biology and 
> metallurgy. Grin.
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
>
> *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org *
> *www.OurHolyConception.org *
>
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Recent Blug post; no date given, but perhaps it's today's, 0915.

[Garth]

   Customer: "Waiter, there's a fly in my soup !"

Waiter, seeing an empty bowl :  "Where is the soup ?"

Customer : "In my tummy "  

Waiter : "Well , that's one lucky fly !" 

Ahahahaahahahaah !!!  



On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 6:29:24 PM UTC-4, Liesl wrote:
>
> Touché Bill! Grant keep your chin up! 
>
> Xxoo Liesl who worked in the restaurant industry for 10 years where people 
> have been known to consume an entire meal and then complain about "cold 
> hard Alfredo", wanting their entree comped

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[RBW] Re: Waterford Paint

[Garth]

  
Waterford has painted so many frames there is no way to sum them all up 
into generalizations .  I myself do not hold them up as some kind or 
perfect, beyond reproach company , from personal experience .  

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[RBW] Re: Recent Blug post; no date given, but perhaps it's today's, 0915.

[Garth]

   When you realize no one really knows what they're doing, it's easy to 
forgive them . ;-) 

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[RBW] Re: Tour Guide from RBW Headquarters to the Picnic on Sunday?

[dstein]

Hey Matt - The marin headlands ride I'm leading leaves from near the Ferry 
Building by the Embarcadero BART which you'll need to pass at some point, 
so if you're interested in parking in Walnut Creek (or Oakland even, 
Rockridge BART is a decent place to park and only a few blocks from my 
house), you can always park and then BART over to SF and join us. 

If not then I can recommend some routes from Walnut Creek (or lafayette or 
orinda). There will be a bit of climbing involved to get over the hill into 
Oakland, at which point you can continue pedaling to an Oakland BART 
station to take into SF and get off at Embarcadero and then hover along the 
the Embarcadero all the way to Chrissy Field. Or alternatively you can even 
ride to the ferry in Jack London Square, Oakland, which you can then take 
to the Ferry Building or Fisherman's Wharf in SF (which puts you a bit 
closer to Chrissy field). Or just bart from Walnut Creek all the way to 
Embarcadero. Lots of options, depending on what kind or riding you're 
looking for to get there. I ride these routes all the time so happy to help 
plot it out if need be.

On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 6:14:19 PM UTC-7, hangtownmatt wrote:
>
> Oh, and I forgot.  I'm aware of the other ride from the Marin Headlands, 
> but that is too far of a drive.  I will be coming from the Sacramento area. 
>
> Matt
>
> On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 5:59:01 PM UTC-7, hangtownmatt wrote:
>>
>> I'm just throwing this out there to see if anybody would be interested in 
>> leading some of out-of-towner's to and from the picnic on Sunday.  Someone 
>> familiar with BART and the bike routes in SF.  I only suggest RBW 
>> Headquarters as a starting point because I'm thinking this might be a 
>> decent place to leave our cars.  But really, anywhere outside of SF with 
>> safe/free parking might work.  Is anybody interested in leading?  Are there 
>> others who would attend in something like this was organized?
>>
>> Matt
>>
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[RBW] Re: Waterford Paint

[Ryan Fleming]

I have a 1997 Waterford-built all-rounder and I think the paint job is 
holding up really quite well. Obviously, it's not a Joe Bell paint job. 
Now, to be fair,my AR isn't in daily hard use ... because I don't have 
totally secure inside storage at work.The paint job does have a few minor 
nicks and scrapes  . At home, the bike is stored inside and it hasn't been 
locked outside very often, so it doesn't lead a very hard life. All cleaned 
up, it doesn't look like an almost 20-year old bike; it's ageing much more 
gracefully than its owner, I'm afraid.

Ryan Fleming in Winnipeg

On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 6:38:34 PM UTC-5, Richard L wrote:
>
> I've read on several other forums that Waterford paint jobs leave 
> something to be desired.  Complaints vary, with the most common being that 
> the paint does not hold up well, and chips and scratches very easily.  
> Although beausage is the sign of a bike that is ridden, I wonder if the 
> members with Waterford-painted Rivendells have had similar experiences.  
> Thanks.
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Recent Blug post; no date given, but perhaps it's today's, 0915.

[Toshi Takeuchi]

I don't think there is anything shameful about the post.  I see it as Grant
philosophizing about the nature of our society.  I think it is more
directed at society in general with the shifter returner as a symptom of
the disease...

Toshi


On Wed, Sep 16, 2015 at 12:36 PM, Bill Lindsay  wrote:

> Philip
>
> You didn't read it wrong.  There is no wrong, or right.  Different people
> focus their attention on different aspects of the story.  Some of us focus
> in on the rude note and think "what a jerk!"  Some of us focus in on the
> fact that Grant aired it out in public and think "what a cowardly and
> shameful thing to do!"
>
> Personally, I focus in on the emotional part of it.  A lot of us that work
> retail or customer support are good at it because we care.  We're
> emotionally invested in our customers being happy.  Sometimes those of us
> in that line of work will be treated by our customer in a way that says:
>
> "you are bad. give me something for free. do it now. after you do it, you
> are still bad, and I will still badmouth you and your company"
>
> When that happens (and it has happened multiple times to all of us in that
> line of work), it is a bummer.  To me, Grant's post was venting a bummer
> situation that bummed him out.  To me, it's a double bummer that his doing
> that is regarded by several of his devoted customers as a cowardly or
> shameful act.  Customer support is draining.  If you are doing customer
> support in a field that you also LOVE, it can be doubly draining.  I feel
> for him.  Working in the retail part of the bike business is the only thing
> (besides fatherhood) that I've ever been absolutely great at.  It doesn't
> pay, and sometimes it grinds you up.  I'm glad Grant has the BLUG to vent
> on things like this, and I hope he gets more "keep your chin up" responses
> than he does "that was shameful and cowardly".
>
> Bill Lindsay
> El Cerrito, CA
>
> On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 11:15:58 AM UTC-7, Philip Williamson
> wrote:
>>
>> Did I read it wrong? It sounded to me like Rivendell DID replace the
>> shifter.
>> I'm more uncomfortable with us piling on, than with the original Blug
>> post about it.
>>
>> Philip
>> www.biketinker.com
>>
>>
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[RBW] FS: Nitto Campee, Nitto Big Back Rack Large 33, Nitto Big Rear Rack (long boy, long stay) Sackville Toursacks Olive Sackville Sackville TrunkSack OliveSaddlesack Olive

[Kendallspower]

All shipped to da 48.

All racks are quite minty and bags are in excellent condition.

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[RBW] Re: (Not OT) carrying a camera on a bike

[Ellis Dee]

I really enjoy film cameras too!  The film camera that I travel with is an 
old Rollei 35 from the late 60s.  I had a guy make a custom leather case 
for it and that has worked out great.  I have carried on a bike and a 
motorcycle.  A compact camera is a good way to go.  The lens on the Rollei 
35 collapses and goes into the body, so the camera is extremely compact.

Really, if you're traveling with a camera on a bike, go for something 
compact and lightweight.  Lugging around a bulky SLR and a spare lens is a 
bit silly.  No offense meant, I just can't see why you'd want to bring 
glass lenses weighing a kilo or more.

I tried traveling once with a Hasselblad 500 CM.  My gawd that thing was a 
beast.  So heavy!  The Rollei 35 is my go-to film camera for bike trips.

Cheers!

On Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 5:44:24 PM UTC+1, Jason Leach wrote:
>
> Hello all, 
>
> How do people safely carry a camera by bike? 
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Bizarrely on topic: AL absorption through skin

[Deacon Patrick]

Thank you all! I'm not ready to search for new pedals just yet. I have 
these and I have shoes and I know that combo works. We're in to cooler days 
now, so it's less an issue to wear shoes (plus everything has got to seed 
and dried up, and that adds barefoot fun!).

Michael, yes the most likely culprit is the surgery and accompanying shots 
they gave me having metal in them (how stupid is that?). They did a CT scan 
with contrasting dye rather than an ultrasound to see if my appendix needed 
to come out. Why, I now have no idea as it adds time to the process and 
junk into me and costs more (they wouldn't do that, would they?). But the 
timing is suspect. Surgery one year ago, recovered amazingly and had one of 
the best winters I've ever had in terms of brain energy, warms up and I 
start riding barefoot again. Bang, weird muscle issues start up.

RJM: Volcano dirt. http://www.myinsidehealth.com also, diatomaceous earth 
is a similar idea. It chelates with metals and removes them from the body. 
The usual "you may feel worse before you feel better" caviates apply. In my 
case, I've gotten better faster than I thought, including the ability to 
write again, which has been gone since last Fall. Muscle twitching is 
almost non-existant now.

With abandon,
Patrick

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[RBW] Re: Bizarrely on topic: AL absorption through skin

[Ryan Fleming]

Weren't those those CHIPs Phil Wood pedals? Patrick, didn't you have those 
at some time, or weren't you interested them at some time?

On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 10:59:54 AM UTC-5, M D Smith wrote:
>
> Patrick-
>
> Have you considered wooden pedals? 
>
> I can't find the exact thing I'm thinking of, but someone made at one 
> point a kit that consisted of pedal spindles that one screwed into pieces 
> of wood to make any sized platforms.  I'm pretty sure I read it in an old 
> Rivendell Reader at some point.  Does anyone else remember those?
>
> If you google "wooden bicycle pedals" and hit "images" you will get lots 
> of ideas for pedals that wouldn't cause an issue with aluminum/skin contact.
>
> Cheers- Mike, usually shod in Bkln, NY
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Recent Blug post; no date given, but perhaps it's today's, 0915.

[RJM]

I'm okay with the "public shaming" but don't agree that it is public 
shaming since nobody was named. Honestly, who in their right mind would 
send a shifter in like that with a note demanding replacement?  This is 
clearly a failure due to weather conditions/environmental conditions and 
lack of care. If I leave my bike out in the weather and the 
frame/chain/bearings all rust, I don't send it back demanding replacement 
because "it failed." That's just silly. 

If you want your stuff to work for your entire lifetime, you must take care 
of it, and that means not getting stuff sweaty/wet and then left to 
rust/corrode. 

On Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 11:04:54 PM UTC-5, Christopher Murray 
wrote:
>
> In regards to the Silver shifter. Many, many things (especially high 
> quality things) come with a "lifetime guaranty". No company actually thinks 
> their product is going to last the lifetime of the purchaser, instead it is 
> for the lifetime of the product purchased. Most companies leave it up to 
> the customer to decide if the product failed before it should have failed 
> and if so are free to return it for repair or replacement. One person may 
> be satisfied after a year and another not satisfied if there is a problem 
> after 10. Vague warranties leave a lot up to the customer/ purchaser. 
> Rivendell's own non-warranty warranty is purposefully vague. This is how 
> things work and most good companies would be happy to make a customer 
> happy. The public shaming received from Grant is both cowardly and 
> shameful. If you don't want to replace it then tell the customer and if you 
> do want to replace it then do it graciously. I have handled hundreds (maybe 
> thousands) or returns for both good and bad reasons and have never seen a 
> company act like Rivendell/ Grant has acted. 
>
> I am NOT the returner of said shifter. 
>
> Sorry for the typos/ grammar, I'm writing this on my phone. 
>
> Cheers! 
> Chris

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Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Riding Charactertics

[Deacon Patrick]

I got mine from Montana. Quickbeams must be migrating south seeking the 
entwives.

With abandon,
Patrick

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> I bought my first QB from someone in Minneapolis as well!!!
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[RBW] Re: Bizarrely on topic: AL absorption through skin

[Deacon Patrick]

Yes, the Bullseye Roger Durham wood platform pedals were mine to their end 
and they gave me their all. You can just see one here (especially if you 
click the enlarge view button):
https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/9242340546/in/album-72157634546062347/

With abandon,
Patrick

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> Weren't those those CHIPs Phil Wood pedals? Patrick, didn't you have those 
> at some time, or weren't you interested them at some time?
>>
>>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Riding Charactertics

[cyclotour...@gmail.com]

I bought my first QB from someone in Minneapolis as well!!!

On Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 10:49:01 AM UTC-7, Eunice Chang wrote:
>
> in Durham. I got my QB from a seller on this list who's in Minneapolis, 
> too, so it wouldn't be the first time a QB has made that trip. :)
>
> -E.
>
> On Wed, Sep 16, 2015 at 7:00 PM, Comotion001  > wrote:
>
>> Thanks Eunice for the QB info link.  I'm in the Charlotte area, where are 
>> you in NC?
>>
>> On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 12:26:44 PM UTC-4, Eunice Chang wrote:
>>>
>>> If you're curious can find history of QB here:
>>>
>>> http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/quickbeam/index.html 
>>>
>>> -E. (fellow QB owner in NC)
>>>
>>> On Wed, Sep 16, 2015 at 12:11 PM, Kieran J  wrote:
>>>
 From the listing pictures, that QB appears to be in really nice shape. 
 I don't see anything obviously weird or concerning about it.
 Go for it!

 KJ


 On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 10:02:28 AM UTC-4, Comotion001 
 wrote:

> WOW, thanks for all the great feedback. It definitely sounds like a 
> must have bike. The bike is on Minneapolis Craigslist. The owner says he 
> purchased it from a collector in Colorado but doesn't know what year it 
> is. 
> I live in NC so I'm not able to see the bike other than the pics. He is 
> asking $1200. Is there a way to determine year based on a serial number? 
> Also, does $1200 sound like a fair price? I don't know what QBs typically 
> bring. Based on the feedback I would love to purchase it but want to 
> proceed with caution. Anybody on list live in Minneapolis or recommend a 
> good LBS I can have the owner take it to for inspection and packaging / 
> shipping ?  Thanks again for all the great feedback.  I hope it works 
> out.  
> Bill
>
> On Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 2:32:34 PM UTC-4, Comotion001 wrote:
>>
>> I'm considering purchasing a used Quickbeam and found one my size.  I 
>> like the fact that I can put wider tires on it than what I'm currently 
>> riding.  I'm curious about the riding characteristics and would like to 
>> hear feedback from other QB owners. Thanks Bill
>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Riding Charactertics

[Eunice Chang]

in Durham. I got my QB from a seller on this list who's in Minneapolis,
too, so it wouldn't be the first time a QB has made that trip. :)

-E.

On Wed, Sep 16, 2015 at 7:00 PM, Comotion001 
wrote:

> Thanks Eunice for the QB info link.  I'm in the Charlotte area, where are
> you in NC?
>
> On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 12:26:44 PM UTC-4, Eunice Chang wrote:
>>
>> If you're curious can find history of QB here:
>>
>> http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/quickbeam/index.html
>>
>> -E. (fellow QB owner in NC)
>>
>> On Wed, Sep 16, 2015 at 12:11 PM, Kieran J  wrote:
>>
>>> From the listing pictures, that QB appears to be in really nice shape. I
>>> don't see anything obviously weird or concerning about it.
>>> Go for it!
>>>
>>> KJ
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 10:02:28 AM UTC-4, Comotion001 wrote:
>>>
 WOW, thanks for all the great feedback. It definitely sounds like a
 must have bike. The bike is on Minneapolis Craigslist. The owner says he
 purchased it from a collector in Colorado but doesn't know what year it is.
 I live in NC so I'm not able to see the bike other than the pics. He is
 asking $1200. Is there a way to determine year based on a serial number?
 Also, does $1200 sound like a fair price? I don't know what QBs typically
 bring. Based on the feedback I would love to purchase it but want to
 proceed with caution. Anybody on list live in Minneapolis or recommend a
 good LBS I can have the owner take it to for inspection and packaging /
 shipping ?  Thanks again for all the great feedback.  I hope it works out.
 Bill

 On Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 2:32:34 PM UTC-4, Comotion001 wrote:
>
> I'm considering purchasing a used Quickbeam and found one my size.  I
> like the fact that I can put wider tires on it than what I'm currently
> riding.  I'm curious about the riding characteristics and would like to
> hear feedback from other QB owners. Thanks Bill
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[RBW] Re: Novels???

[Ryan Fleming]

+1 for Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. Superb writing. His other 
 book, Lila, I didn't like as much. Quite a tragic character, Pirsig

On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 1:08:04 PM UTC-5, Surlyprof wrote:
>
> One of my all-time favoites is "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" 
> by Robert Pirsig (read 4 times).  Also recently really enjoyed "Super, Sad, 
> True Love Story" by Gary Shteyngart.  A funny and horrifying vision of the 
> future.  Seems extreme but, given the political and technological trends 
> going on... not as far fetched as you would hope.  His writing was 
> outstanding.  As much as I want to like Dave Eggers, "SSTLS" was way better 
> than "The Circle" (IMO).
>
> John
>
>
> On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 7:03:22 AM UTC-7, mike gasparino wrote:
>>
>> Hi folks, 
>> Anyone have any good short novels they'd like to recommend? Thanks! 
>> Michael 
>
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[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Campee, Nitto Big Back Rack Large 33, Nitto Big Rear Rack (long boy, long stay) Sackville Toursacks Olive Sackville Sackville TrunkSack OliveSaddlesack Olive

[Bill Lindsay]

Nitto Campee is not a model, it is a category.  From the pictures it looks 
like the $200 rack you are offering is a front rack for 700c wheels with 
detachable lowriders, which would be a Nitto Campee 27F.  They make the 
same front rack for 650B and 26", but yours looks like the 700c model to 
me.  Your prospective buyer will want to know that for sure.  

Bill Lindsay
El Cerrito, CA

On Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 9:38:02 AM UTC-7, Kendallspower wrote:
>
> All shipped to da 48.
>
> All racks are quite minty and bags are in excellent condition.
>
> Nitto Campee  200
> Big Back Rack 33R 180
> Big Back Rack 180
> TourSack 140
> TrunkSack   100
> SaddleSack   50 
>
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[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Campee, Nitto Big Back Rack Large 33, Nitto Big Rear Rack (long boy, long stay) Sackville Toursacks Olive Sackville Sackville TrunkSack OliveSaddlesack Olive

[Kendallspower]

Yes, that is correct 700c 27F. Thanks Bill!

TourSack SOLD

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> All shipped to da 48.
>
> All racks are quite minty and bags are in excellent condition.
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> Nitto Campee  200
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> Big Back Rack 180
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> TrunkSack   100
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>
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Re: [RBW] Re: September 20 Marin Headlands/Pre Rivendell picnic ride

[Manuel Acosta]

If the wifey isnt doing better i might join solo. I have a route in mind 
that is fairly short and fun.

Otherwise We'll see you at the picnic 

On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 7:58:50 AM UTC-7, dstein wrote:
>
> Absolutely. All bike are welcome.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Sep 14, 2015, at 7:35 PM, John Grady  
> wrote:
>
> I would like to come.  I have a Sam Hillborne, my wife rides a Handsome 
> Cycles She Devil.  Are non-Rivendells welcome?
>
>
> On Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 9:08:49 PM UTC-7, dstein wrote:
>
>> Quick heads up to anyone who is not watching the Bay Area Rivendell 
>> Riders Group, there is a 9/20 Marin headlands ride starting at 9:30 from 
>> the ferry building (in front of Gott's) and ending around 1-ish at Crissy 
>> Field for the Rivendell Bicycle Picnic from 1-4 featured on the Blug. First 
>> version of the route here: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/10349080. 
>> Totally open to suggestions for anyone joining that knows the area better 
>> than I do. PM if interested in meeting up.
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Re: [RBW] Re: Novels???

[Patrick Moore]

C. S. Lewis's "space trilogy" is worth reading, serially or separately. The
last, *That Hideous Strength,* has elements of deep black humor in addition
to its other literary merits.

(Eg, N. I. C. E. -- National Institute for Controlled Experiments;
administration helped by the new-tech Pragmatometer.)

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[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Campee, Nitto Big Back Rack Large 33, Nitto Big Rear Rack (long boy, long stay) Sackville Toursacks Olive Sackville Sackville TrunkSack OliveSaddlesack Olive

[Wayne Naha]

Kendall,
I would like the SaddleSac if it has not already been taken.  Thanks!

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> All shipped to da 48.
>
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> TourSack 140
> TrunkSack   100
> SaddleSack   50 
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Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Riding Charactertics

[cyclotour...@gmail.com]

Welcome to the tribe (almost)! 

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>
> Hope to have another migrating soon. I have a bike shop lined up that is 
> going to inspect it and then pack / ship if it is as the seller 
> represented. Found the Omnium Bike Shop in Saint Paul, they are very 
> accommodating. 

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[RBW] Bike hacks.

['Clayton' via RBW Owners Bunch]

For those who don't follow the Rivendell Facebook page, I posted three bike 
hacks for the tinkerers among you, on Facebook's Rivendell page. Two are 
regarding kickstands and one is for a quick release Wald basket. I hope 
these can help fix problems you might have.

Clayton (Bendite)

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[RBW] Re: Tour Guide from RBW Headquarters to the Picnic on Sunday?

[Peter Adler]

The ferry from Jack London Square is likely to be a mess; the Eat Real food 
festival  runs from Friday through Sunday, and Jack 
London will be mobbed. That festival will also soak up all the parking in 
the area.

I think the OP's big point is not "where are the BART stations?", but 
rather "can anyone lead us from our originating BART station in the East 
Bay all the way to Crissy Field?". In my case, I'll be BARTing/biking from 
the East Bay, but I'm not going to go out to Walnut Creek to do it; that's 
20 miles in the opposite direction, and I tend to cut times short anyway. 
I'll be using my normal technique for getting to the SF waterfront:

   1. Bike from West Berkeley to West Oakland BART on 7th Street (West 
   Oakland BART is the closest EB station to SF, it has a large parking lot, 
   and it's five flat miles from my house)
   2. Board the train; disembark at Embarcadero BART
   3. Follow the Embarcadero (the waterfront road) north and west past 
   Fisherman's Wharf, Aquatic Park, through Fort Mason, along Marina Green 
   west into the Presidio
   4. Go all the way out to the tippy-tail west end of Crissy Field (at the 
   foot of the GG Bridge) near the ampitheatre and the café

The rule of thumb when riding in the City is: Stay as close as you can to 
the water. The route is commonly known as the Waterfront Route; I believe 
it's posted that way, too.

There are a number of walk/bike maps for Bay Area cities published by Rufus 
Graphics; the SF one is called San Francisco Bike Map & Walking Guide. It's 
recommended by the San Francisco Bike Coalition , 
who have a PDF available here:

San Francisco Bike Map 


http://www.sfbike.org/resources/maps-routes/

SFBC provides a link to Google Maps, but suggests you compare your Google 
route to the published map. They also have a link to 511's Bike Mapper, 
which is in a pretty squirrely beta; it refused to generate a route map for 
this trip, no matter how I modified the search terms.

The SF, Oakland and Berkeley maps are commonly available at bike stores in 
the Bay Area; a Sacramento bike shop might also have them.

As for a guide: I plan to arrive at West Oakland BART somewhere around 
11:30AM. The Giants are playing at AT on Sunday afternoon, so the BART 
stations from Embarcadero to Civic Center are likely to be packed; it's 
possible I may be on the platform at West Oakland for awile until I can get 
on a train.

If someone who needs a scout wants to meet me at West Oakland BART (near 
the ticket machines) or at Embarcadero 30-45 minutes later (in front of the 
Ferry Building), I'll be on a dark green Raleigh w/chrome lugs, racks front 
and rear, grey Ortlieb rolltops. Click the name to send an email, and I'll 
send you my cell number.

Peter "Pathfinder" Adler 
who has a pathological terror of Not Knowing Where He Is, even when he's in
Berkeley, CA/USA

On Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 9:11:21 AM UTC-7, dstein wrote:
>
> Hey Matt - The marin headlands ride I'm leading leaves from near the Ferry 
> Building by the Embarcadero BART which you'll need to pass at some point, 
> so if you're interested in parking in Walnut Creek (or Oakland even, 
> Rockridge BART is a decent place to park and only a few blocks from my 
> house), you can always park and then BART over to SF and join us. 
>
 

> On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 5:59:01 PM UTC-7, hangtownmatt wrote:
>>
>> I'm just throwing this out there to see if anybody would be interested in 
>>> leading some of out-of-towner's to and from the picnic on Sunday.  Someone 
>>> familiar with BART and the bike routes in SF.  I only suggest RBW 
>>> Headquarters as a starting point because I'm thinking this might be a 
>>> decent place to leave our cars.  But really, anywhere outside of SF with 
>>> safe/free parking might work.  Is anybody interested in leading?  Are there 
>>> others who would attend in something like this was organized?
>>>
>>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Riding Charactertics

[Comotion001]

Hope to have another migrating soon. I have a bike shop lined up that is going 
to inspect it and then pack / ship if it is as the seller represented. Found 
the Omnium Bike Shop in Saint Paul, they are very accommodating. 

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Re: [RBW] Bike hacks.

[Patrick Moore]

For those of us who are not Facebook afficionados, could you post these in
an email?

Thanks.

Patrick Moore, who has an unoccupied kickstand plate on his new Dahon Hon
Solo.

On Thu, Sep 17, 2015 at 1:08 PM, 'Clayton' via RBW Owners Bunch <
rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote:

> For those who don't follow the Rivendell Facebook page, I posted three
> bike hacks for the tinkerers among you, on Facebook's Rivendell page. Two
> are regarding kickstands and one is for a quick release Wald basket. I hope
> these can help fix problems you might have.
>
> Clayton (Bendite)
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RE: [RBW] Bike hacks.

[Allingham II, Thomas J]

I just went to what I thought was the Riv Facebook page, Clayton, and found 
nothing there from you.  How long ago did you post the hacks?

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For those of us who are not Facebook afficionados, could you post these in an 
email?

Thanks.

Patrick Moore, who has an unoccupied kickstand plate on his new Dahon Hon Solo.

On Thu, Sep 17, 2015 at 1:08 PM, 'Clayton' via RBW Owners Bunch 
> 
wrote:
For those who don't follow the Rivendell Facebook page, I posted three bike 
hacks for the tinkerers among you, on Facebook's Rivendell page. Two are 
regarding kickstands and one is for a quick release Wald basket. I hope these 
can help fix problems you might have.

Clayton (Bendite)
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Re: [RBW] Re: Novels???

[Ryan Fleming]

Or (because I'm Canadian) Margaret Atwood's trilogy...*Oryx and Crake* 
(you'll never look at chicken fingers the same way), *After the Flood* and *Mad 
Addam. *

Quite a chilling  vision of the future because it's entirely plausible.

Also , as Steve P. noted, try the Patrick O Brien novels - exquisite 
writing, great characters, and beautiful sailing ships. And a good 
accompaniment is *A Sea of Words . * This is a very detailed glossary of 
all the nautical terminology, plus footnotes regarding late 18-19th century 
history, culture,...etc.

 Riv content...my pet name for my Rivendell road is The Nutmeg of 
Consolation ...something to do with the Harvest Gold frame and brown saddle 
and all.

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>
> C. S. Lewis's "space trilogy" is worth reading, serially or separately. 
> The last, *That Hideous Strength,* has elements of deep black humor in 
> addition to its other literary merits.
>
> (Eg, N. I. C. E. -- National Institute for Controlled Experiments; 
> administration helped by the new-tech Pragmatometer.)
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[RBW] Re: (Not OT) carrying a camera on a bike

[Philip Williamson]

If I get back into film, it would be with a Rollei 35. 

Philip
www.biketinker.com

On Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 7:33:40 AM UTC-7, Ellis Dee wrote:
>
> I really enjoy film cameras too!  The film camera that I travel with is an 
> old Rollei 35 from the late 60s.  I had a guy make a custom leather case 
> for it and that has worked out great.  I have carried on a bike and a 
> motorcycle.  A compact camera is a good way to go.  The lens on the Rollei 
> 35 collapses and goes into the body, so the camera is extremely compact.
>
> Really, if you're traveling with a camera on a bike, go for something 
> compact and lightweight.  Lugging around a bulky SLR and a spare lens is a 
> bit silly.  No offense meant, I just can't see why you'd want to bring 
> glass lenses weighing a kilo or more.
>
> I tried traveling once with a Hasselblad 500 CM.  My gawd that thing was a 
> beast.  So heavy!  The Rollei 35 is my go-to film camera for bike trips.
>
> Cheers!
>
> On Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 5:44:24 PM UTC+1, Jason Leach wrote:
>>
>> Hello all, 
>>
>> How do people safely carry a camera by bike? 
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Recent Blug post; no date given, but perhaps it's today's, 0915.

[Joe Bernard]

It is not reasonable to ship an obviously well used and worn out part with the 
note "it failed; replace it". Especially for such an inexpensive piece of 
engineering. I would gladly never do business with such a person again..there 
are more important things in life than money. 

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[RBW] Re: Recent Blug post; no date given, but perhaps it's today's, 0915.

[Christopher Murray]

Hello,

I will agree that it isn't really public but it certainly isn't private either. 
I can also accept that Grant didn't do it to shame anyone and that it would 
only be considered cowardly if it was done instead of telling the customer he 
didn't want to replace it and that it is an unreasonable request. The issues I 
have with the whole thing are that the customer will obviously know it is them. 
If it was me I would no longer be a customer of Rivendell. If Grant knows this 
(and I assume he does) it doesn't make it seem like they value their customers 
if they are willing to throw one away. I also have a major problem with the 
assumptions made by both Grant and people on this list. Is the customer really 
rich and over-privileged? A douchebag? If Grant is talking about society 
instead of an individual (which was probably his intent) then I don't think it 
is fair to attack the other side on a personal level. Is it personal or 
societal? It isn't fair for it to be both. I am all for giving people the 
benefit of the doubt and assuming the best but that has to apply to both 
parties. If the customer is a bad person and greedy and flush with cash then 
Grant is cowardly and acted shamefully. If the customer believed it should be 
replaced and had good intentions then Grant is making a philosophical/ societal 
comment. 

Cheers!
Chris

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[RBW] WTB - 58cm or 60cm Hunqapillar complete

[Jason Braaten]

Looking to buy a 58cm Hunqapillar, however would consider a 60cm as well.  
Ideally, Bosco Bullmoose bars, however I could swap out.  I'm located in NJ and 
will to pay shipping cost.  Please reach out if you are considering selling.  
Thanks

Jason
Brick, NJ

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[RBW] WTB 56cm or 58 cm Sam frameset

[Surlyprof]

Charlie,

Did you get that beautiful, maroon Appaloosa that was just in the Web specials? 
 I ran up to Riv to check it out but was too late.  Can we expect a full report 
anytime soon?

Congrats!
John

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Re: [RBW] Re: Bizarrely on topic: AL absorption through skin

[Steve Palincsar]

On 09/17/2015 11:50 AM, Ellis Dee wrote:

Hi Deacon,

You should be aware that many antacids--both prescription and over the 
counter--contain aluminum hydroxide, as per:

https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a601013.html

So, if you take a teaspoon of Maalox you've just ingested more 
aluminum than you would get by riding on aluminum bicycle pedals.


If you don't get a rash or break out after riding on your aluminum 
pedals, then you're probably ok.  However, I sympathize with your 
metal toxicity issues.

/
/


 /Toxic and trace elements in tobacco and tobacco smoke./

/M. Chiba 
//and //R. 
Masironi /


/While the harmful health effects of carbon monoxide, nicotine, tar, 
irritants and other noxious gases that are present in tobacco smoke are 
well known, *those due to heavy metals and other toxic mineral elements 
in tobacco smoke are not sufficiently emphasized.* Tobacco smoking 
influences the concentrations of several elements in some organs. This 
review summarizes the known effects of some trace elements and other 
biochemically important elements (Al, As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Pb, Mn, Hg, Ni, 
Po-210, Se, and Zn) which are linked with smoking. Cigarette smoking may 
be a substantial source of intake of these hazardous elements not only 
to the smoker but also, through passive smoking, to nonsmokers. The 
adverse health effects of these toxic elements on the fetus through 
maternal smoking, and on infants through parental smoking, are of 
special concern.//

/
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2393306/

Hell of a lot more likely to get that heavy metal poisoning, if indeed 
that's what it is, from smoking than from riding aluminum pedals 
barefoot, I'd say.



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[RBW] WTB - 58cm or 60cm Hunqapillar complete

[Bill Lindsay]

I don't think there is such a thing as a 60cm Hunqapillar. Best of luck all the 
same

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[RBW] WTB - 58cm or 60cm Hunqapillar complete

[Jason Braaten]

Oops, yes meant 62cm.  Thanks Bill!!

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Re: [RBW] Re: Bizarrely on topic: AL absorption through skin

[Justin August]

If you're worried about cramping you could also try some Unsuphured Blackstrap 
Molasses. Tons of Potassium, smoky sweet salty taste and Mark Sisson approved. 

Good luck in your search. Mystery ailments are not enjoyable. 

-J

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Re: [RBW] Re: Recent Blug post; no date given, but perhaps it's today's, 0915.

[Toshi Takeuchi]

The first thing is that my best friends will call me out on my behavior and
force me to look at myself and my assumptions and actions. I see Grant as
befriending this other fellow by challenging his (and our assumptions) and
forcing him/us to look into a mirror.

Other people do what they want to do and don't want to be called out on
what they do and might get offended by this.

Chis, I'll let you be the advocate of the besieged and let you give him
"the benefit of the doubt". Put the fellow in the best light and justify
the assumption that his shifter deserved to be replaced.

Au revoir,
Toshi in Oakland


On Thu, Sep 17, 2015 at 2:02 PM, Christopher Murray <
chrispmurra...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I will agree that it isn't really public but it certainly isn't private
> either. I can also accept that Grant didn't do it to shame anyone and that
> it would only be considered cowardly if it was done instead of telling the
> customer he didn't want to replace it and that it is an unreasonable
> request. The issues I have with the whole thing are that the customer will
> obviously know it is them. If it was me I would no longer be a customer of
> Rivendell. If Grant knows this (and I assume he does) it doesn't make it
> seem like they value their customers if they are willing to throw one away.
> I also have a major problem with the assumptions made by both Grant and
> people on this list. Is the customer really rich and over-privileged? A
> douchebag? If Grant is talking about society instead of an individual
> (which was probably his intent) then I don't think it is fair to attack the
> other side on a personal level. Is it personal or societal? It isn't fair
> for it to be both. I am all for giving people the benefit of the doubt and
> assuming the best but that has to apply to both parties. If the customer is
> a bad person and greedy and flush with cash then Grant is cowardly and
> acted shamefully. If the customer believed it should be replaced and had
> good intentions then Grant is making a philosophical/ societal comment.
>
> Cheers!
> Chris
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[RBW] Re: Novels???

[Norman R]

A novel I read recently about race in US (and Africa) by an African 
woman--great different POV:  
Americanah
Novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy
The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
The Ibis Trilogy by Amitav Ghosh which I had been waiting for the third one 
to be published and it came from the library the day I was leaving for a 
two week vacation this summer--a perfect event.It takes place mainly in the 
lead up to the Opium Wars between England (and it's proxy India) and China. 
The first one which has an amazing sea journey which focuses on the 
language of the sailors (lascars) which in itself is worth the time spent 
reading it. The plot of characters and the historical fiction and 
descriptions of India and Canton are icing on the cake. The first book is 
called Sea of Poppies. 
(I like to read about different cultures.)
As for me, right now I'm looking at a lot of photo books. Saul Leiter, 
Richard Kalvar, Alex Webb.
So little time...


On Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 7:21:37 AM UTC-4, Michael Hechmer wrote:
>
> All the Light We Can Not See.  Not a short novel, but the very best novel 
> I have read in a long, long time.
>
> On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 10:03:22 AM UTC-4, mike gasparino 
> wrote:
>>
>> Hi folks, 
>> Anyone have any good short novels they'd like to recommend? Thanks! 
>> Michael 
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[RBW] Re: Bizarrely on topic: AL absorption through skin

[Ellis Dee]

Hi Deacon,

You should be aware that many antacids--both prescription and over the 
counter--contain aluminum hydroxide, as per:
https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a601013.html

So, if you take a teaspoon of Maalox you've just ingested more aluminum 
than you would get by riding on aluminum bicycle pedals.

If you don't get a rash or break out after riding on your aluminum pedals, 
then you're probably ok.  However, I sympathize with your metal toxicity 
issues.  I have a nickel allergy and get a rash when I wear a Casio watch 
made of stainless steel.  (Stainless steel can be 10% nickel.)  I get 
around this problem by wearing a titanium watch.

You'd think there would be some slick company out there making titanium 
pedals for cycling, but I haven't found any that make "normal" pedals.  
There seems to be one company making the eggbeater type for special shoes, 
so that won't help you.

Thus, you might just want to go for some cheap plastic ones:
https://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=42731=114

or the Ergon PC2 made of "composite material":
http://www.ergon-bike.com/us/en/product/pc2

If all else fails, here's a clever hack:  Cut up an old bicycle tube and 
slide it over the pedal.  Then you're pedaling on rubber.

Best of luck!

-Ellis

On Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 6:53:47 PM UTC+1, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> Anyone know about if the skin (specifically soles of the feet) can absorb 
> aluminum via riding barefoot?
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[RBW] Re: Novels???

[Ellis Dee]

If you like Steampunk novels, I just read a couple that were a lot of fun:

The Invisible Library by Genevive Cogman
Free-Wrench by Joseph Lallo

The Invisible Library is about a woman who travels to alternate universes 
to collect variations of the same book.  Quite an interesting concept!  
Free-wrench is kind of a post-apocalyptic world, and a woman who has 
adventures on airships.  Apparently some nuclear disaster has covered the 
world in poisonous purple fog, and everybody lives on mountain tops where 
the air is clear.  The only way to get anywhere is by blimp.

Both books are available for Kindle.

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> Hi folks, 
> Anyone have any good short novels they'd like to recommend? Thanks! 
> Michael 

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[RBW] C / GAP Trail Users: Bike Roll-On Service on Amtrak's Capitol Limited

[Montclair BobbyB]

T H A T ' S   Y O O G E!!!
Woo HOO!!!

Thx,
BB

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[RBW] Quickbeam Riding Charactertics

[Ted Shwartz]

I have one of the first run green ones. It was my commuting bike for many years 
with lights, fenders, and a big honking saddlebag. 

It's served duty on centuries, 
club rides, fire roads, my errand bike and last winter was outfitted with 
studded snow tires

After this winter she will go to the spa for a rest and resurrection paint job. 
She is far too nice a riding bike

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[RBW] WTB 56cm or 58 cm Sam frameset

[Charlie1221]

I don't know if this interests you, but I have a brand new 55cm blue Sam 
frameset that I bought this spring that I'm looking to sell (I was going to 
list it here and on Craigslist next week). I bought a proto-Appaloosa a few 
weeks ago and don't need both. I know a 55 is not a 56 or a 58, but it seemed 
worth checking. The frame has never been built up-- just taken out of the box 
and boeshielded. Let me know!

Best,
Charlie

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[RBW] Attention tall riders

[robert zeidler]

Hi guys,

Got several tall-boy bikes/frames up on eBay.  If you reference Rivendell, 
Salsa, and Soma you should find them.

Thanks!

Bob

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RE: [RBW] Bike hacks.

[drew]

It's on the Rivendell owners page. Clayton, if you start making those basket 
qr's I'd be first in line to buy a few. Genius

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[RBW] ISO Selle Anatomical X saddle black

[hsmitham]

As the post says looking for the above saddle in black. Figured I'd see if 
anyone has one they're not using before I spring for a new one. 

Tail Winds, 

~Hugh

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[RBW] WTB Nitto Dirt Drop stem

[Bruce Smitham]

WTB Nitto Dirt Drop stem 80mm X 26.0 if you have one you want to sell.

Thx, Bruce in San Diego

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[RBW] WTB Nitto Albastache handlebars

[Bruce Smitham]

WTB Nitto Albastache handlebars in good condition. Contact me off list if 
you're willing to part ways.

Thanks, Bruce in San Diego

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Re: [RBW] Bike hacks.

[Patrick Moore]

Thanks -- I will review and doubtless archive!

On Thu, Sep 17, 2015 at 7:49 PM, 'clayton bailey' via RBW Owners Bunch <
rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote:

> Patrick, and to those who don't follow Facebook, here are the videos and
> photos you have requested. Three bike hacks; two for the kickstand and one
> for a quick release Wald basket (final design). I hope these help the
> frustrated tinkerers out there. I am sharing these 'inventions' with the
> group to use. Have fun. I spend almost all of my time trying to find the
> easiest, fastest way of fixing problems that I have while touring. I am an
> obsessed bike nerd.[image: *:) happy] The rear mounted kickstand, with
> the flotation pad and strap is the most secure stable parking set up I have
> ever used and I have tried many. I am scheming on a way to lock the stand
> down, but that is a project for another day. I hope this helps someone.
> Thanks for the interest.
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> IMG_2971.MOV 
> clayton bailey shared from Dropbox
> View on www.dropbox...
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> Anti Floppage strap! I sewed a flat piece of elastic (that was stretched
> to maximum length), to a narrow nylon strap, with bar tacks every 1/2". One
> end is sewn into the interior of my frame bag, and the other is sewn to a
> leather loop to loop over the brake lever. When the front end is loaded,
> the wheel wants to flop over to the left. As it does so, it pulls the strap
> tight on the rear brake. I adjusted the length so the wheels are inline
> when parked. This works wonderfully, and is super fast. Every time I 'fire'
> the strap to put it away, it makes me feel like a kid with a new sling
> shot. Fun.
>
> Clayton )Bendite(
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> IMG_2962.MOV 
> clayton bailey shared from Dropbox
> View on www.dropbox...
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> This shows a quick release Wald basket on a Nitto Big Rack. I shared the
> old design with the group two years ago or so. This one is better. The
> photos below are the result of many prototype failures. Finally achieved a
> flotation pad for my kickstand (soft dirt, sand) that I won't forget, and
> is durable enough to last.  It is a two inch diameter piece of ABS with a
> heat molded (heat gun and gloves) top 'shoe' that surrounds the Greenfield
> rubber foot. It fit's slightly tight, so that you have to work it on a wee
> bit. The spring keeps it semi-permanently mounted. When touring, I will
> just leave it on. I tested it on some sand unloaded, and it works great.
>
>
>
> On Thursday, September 17, 2015 12:28 PM, Patrick Moore <
> bertin...@gmail.com> wrote:
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>
> For those of us who are not Facebook afficionados, could you post these in
> an email?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Patrick Moore, who has an unoccupied kickstand plate on his new Dahon Hon
> Solo.
>
> On Thu, Sep 17, 2015 at 1:08 PM, 'Clayton' via RBW Owners Bunch <
> rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote:
>
> For those who don't follow the Rivendell Facebook page, I posted three
> bike hacks for the tinkerers among you, on Facebook's Rivendell page. Two
> are regarding kickstands and one is for a quick release Wald basket. I hope
> these can help fix problems you might have.
>
> Clayton (Bendite)
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[RBW] Re: Carless? How many miles per day do you ride?

[Cecily Walker]

Hm. About 3.5 miles round trip? Urban, mostly on separated bike 
infrastructure. 

On Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 10:17:18 AM UTC-7, Lungimsam wrote:
>
> On average would you say? 
> Urban, suburban, or rural?

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[RBW] Re: ISO Selle Anatomical X saddle black

[Don Compton]

I have one in great shape. $70 plus shipping

On Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 5:26:49 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote:
>
> As the post says looking for the above saddle in black. Figured I'd see if 
> anyone has one they're not using before I spring for a new one. 
>
> Tail Winds, 
>
> ~Hugh
>
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