date:20171029

Ian

I think the Hillborne is the ideal Rivendell rando frame.

I'm having a hard time thinking of anything that anybody would want or 
expect out of a randonneuse that the Hillborne does not deliver.  Some 
people like to do brevets on ultra light carbon road bikes, and perhaps 
those people would gripe that a light Hillborne build is like 23 lbs 
instead of 17, but that's definitely not me.  For a long distance road 
bike, 622x38s are ideal.  Wider than that on 622 rims is cool for bumpabout 
riding, or dirt, but not paved brevets.  Narrower doesn't get you anything, 
either, so a bike with clearance for 622x38s plus fenders is perfect, for 
me. 

You want something reliable, comfortable, stable, and efficient.  The 
Hillborne is all those things.  You want attachment points for necessary 
rack and fenders.  Having something that is well made and beautiful to look 
at is a bonus.  If we were to take up a collection and rounded up $3500, 
and you all insisted that I buy a custom Rivendell identical to my 
Hillborne but a pound and a half lighter, I'd happily do it, but $3500 to 
save the weight of half a bottle of water is a dear price.  That pound and 
a half would save me, what, a minute or two per 100 miles?  

Bill Lindsay 
El Cerrito, CA

On Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 6:17:02 PM UTC-7, Ian A wrote:
>
> Congratulations on surpassing your distance goal. I am curious to know 
> what it is about the Hillborne that makes it suitable for the SR series? Is 
> it mostly a matter of it fitting most comfortably? I've heard so many good 
> things about the Hillborne, but never really as a randonneur. 
>
> IanA (who also likes being 155lb, but is carrying an extra 20lb right 
> now). 
>

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[RBW] A question about frame bags

2017-10-29 Thread drew

I've gone thru a few, never really utilizing them very well. My most successful 
usage has been putting a water bladder inside and being able to drink from the 
straw, which is surprisingly revelatory while riding. This is mostly done for 
camping so that I can put alcohol in one of the bottles. 

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[RBW] SFR Marin Mountains 200k 10/28/2017 ride report

2017-10-29 Thread Antone Könst

Sounds incredible, and inspiring!  You gotta follow up with a music video link 
soon tho 

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[RBW] Re: 10x200 challenge complete

2017-10-29 Thread Jeremy Tavan

 This has been an extremely inspiring journey, and I've really enjoyed 
experiencing it through your writings. Thanks for all your efforts!

On Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 1:58:09 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
> I had a six week sabbatical from late August to early October.  I decided 
> I would 'ride a lot', and I decided to give structure to that goal by 
> challenging myself to ride 200 miles on each of 10 bicycles over the 93 
> days of August, September and October.  On Friday the 27th, day 89, I 
> finished up my 200 miles on my Rosco Bubbe Road, which was bike number 
> ten.  I will probably be riding my new/old Univega Gran Premio for the 
> remaining days of October, so the final tally for the ten looks like
>
> 1.  1973 Windsor Carrera Sport: 208.8 miles
> 2.  1985 Schwinn Tempo (650B): 201.5 miles
> 3.  Rivendell Samueal Hillborne: 214.1 miles
> 4.  Niner RLT9 (650B): 609.3 miles
> 5.  Black Mountain Road (home):  206.8 miles
> 6.  Black Mountain Road (mom's house): 205.1 miles
> 7.  Rosco Bubbe Mixte Step Through: 245.5 miles
> 8.  Gunnar Two-speed singlespeed: 204.1 miles
> 9.  Niner Air 9 Carbon: 215.2 miles
> 10.  Rosco Bubbe Road: 212.1 miles
>
> Include a few bonus miles for my HubbuHubbuH tandem and my Univega Gran 
> Premio, I've got a running total of 2545.4 miles.  
>
> Even though things fell into place nicely, some things turned out a little 
> different from how I expected.  I thought that with work I would end up 
> doing roughly 500 miles in August, 1000 miles in September, and maybe 700 
> miles in October.  Even though I only had two or three sabbatical days in 
> August, that turned out to be my biggest month in mileage, with 1007 
> miles.  September, which I had completely off from work, will turn out to 
> be the month that I rode the fewest miles, at 772 miles.  October is at 756 
> miles, with three days left to go. I only had two days where I rode over 
> 100 miles, and only 11 over 50 miles. So, it's not like I was living on the 
> bike. I could easily envision this kind of pace during retirement, provided 
> I'm healthy (lob willing). 
>
> When I posted a 'complete' post on Instagram, a coworker thanked me for 
> earning him $10. He bet on my success and it paid off, which is cool. 
>
> As you obviously will notice, I only went WAY over 200 miles on one bike, 
> my Niner RLT9, aka the Niner Seven Fiver. I did a bunch of pre-rides for a 
> very challenging 200k brevet, and then completed the actual brevet 
> yesterday, so the mileage really added up. I had the rest of the 10x200 
> challenge under control, so I considered my extra Niner mileage almost 
> independently. 
>
> Setting a few achievable and measurable goals, months in the future, was a 
> really enjoyable experience for me. The El Cerrito High School Mountain 
> Bike Team has a pre-season Goals form that all the kids fill out for the 
> upcoming season, so I went ahead and filled it out for myself, too. Having 
> a plan and sticking to it can be a way to motivate oneself when inertia 
> sets in. What I found was that having a set of goals that were on-schedule 
> and on-target seemed to completely prevent the inertia ahead of time. I 
> honestly never said "crap, I have to ride THIS stupid bike again?", or 
> "gah, I really don't want to ride today". That intertia avoidance was 
> definitely assisted by the fact that I drink a lot less alcohol now. I even 
> took a month holiday from beer in September. I don't think I was a heavy 
> boozer before, nor am I completely dry now, but there's no question I feel 
> better in the mornings when I consume less. 
>
> I was 180lbs on August 1, best-case. I set a much longer than 3 month goal 
> to lose 20lbs.  I've lost 12lbs so far and I've moved the target to 155.  I 
> expect that this continuing goal will help me keep my diet and other habits 
> healthy, so I don't lose things that I've gained. I'm considering putting 
> running back into the activities I do, partially because it takes a lot 
> less time to get the work in, and partially out of envy that all my racers 
> on the El Cerrito High Mountain Bike team are running on the cross country 
> team for their off-season work.  
>
> Thanks to the group for your kindness in letting me blather on about 
> myself. It would have been very easy to be less generous. Some of you get 
> these posts over email, and I'm sure some of you said to yourself "HIM, 
> again!?" Hopefully it wasn't too tiresome. 
>
> Bill Lindsay
> El Cerrito, CA
>

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Re: [RBW] 10x200 challenge complete

2017-10-29 Thread Patrick Moore

That pretty much answers my question, which was, really, which of the 10
bikes was nicest to ride when you were putting in all those miles?

The Hillborne seems to have become a long-term, Rivendell staple, like the
Atlantis. I'd probably have kept mine if it could have accepted 50 mm tires
...

On Sun, Oct 29, 2017 at 6:45 PM, Bill Lindsay  wrote:

> Thanks to all for the kind words.
>
> Patrick Moore inquired:
>
> "Out of the 10 bikes, which would be the easiest to ride day in and day
> out? Perhaps, with ~3X the miles on the RLT9 than on the others, this might
> be the favorite?"
> ...  200 miles on the Hillborne definitely went the fastest, and I was sad
> that they were over so fast.
>

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[RBW] Re: What is a Rivvish bike?

2017-10-29 Thread Philip Williamson

I’ll approach it again for the ideas, since you recommend it. That style of 
academic writing makes me instantly angry, so it might not work. :^)

Philip
www.biketinker.com
Santa Rosa, CA

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[RBW] Beartown Mountain Overnight, Cheviot, Rain, Question

The 12-36 with a long cage rear derailer is a good start. Right now you're 
running the small ring and rear cassette from a race bike, which is a total 
waste on that lovely frame. See how you're doing with the expanded 1x8-or-9, 
then you can always change the cranks and add the front derailer back later if 
you need 2 or 3 rings up front. 

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[RBW] Looking for Stewartville

2017-10-29 Thread J Imler

I'm planning a S24O next weekend. I wanted to preview the route as it's 
likely to be getting dark by the time we arrive. Daylight savings begins 
what this coming Saturday. I didn't reach the final destination but I rode 
or hike-a-biked for 6 hours. I enjoyed the scenery and the challenge.



Cool bike station along the path.




Various tools.




Lime Ridge Open Space




More Lime Ridge.




Ygnacio Valley Rd.




Cockpit.




Clayton, CA. I heard this rock built a lot of SF.




Trail entry.




Trailhead.




Fire Road.




Looking South to Mt. Diablo







Pitstop.




Private property surrounds the public park.




Big hills.




Hwy 4 to the North.




Gated entry. I thought I was getting close. NOT.







Delta in view.




Selfie in German mirror. It's a great mirror.




Not sure. Resting maybe.




Big dead tree.




Sweet ridge.




Another pic.




Close up.




Sandstone area.




Nortonville cemetery below.

[RBW] Beartown Mountain Overnight, Cheviot, Rain, Question

2017-10-29 Thread Antone Könst

Kai, I have no idea whats on there - in fact I have two different crank arms, 
one the original from my old Nishiki, the other something 718 put on there that 
cost me $15 after I had stripped it with crummy pedals.  I don't think you want 
to trade anything for these parts :) but thank you for the offer!!! 

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[RBW] Beartown Mountain Overnight, Cheviot, Rain, Question

2017-10-29 Thread Timothy Hurley

Gravel and Grind in Fredrick MD did their "turkey vulture" gearing to my bike 
(canti Sam) and I love it. I already had a triple up front, so they added an 
extender to my rear derailed, some extra chain links, and a cassette with a 40 
tooth grant gear. I can get up crazy steep hills without struggling at all. 
Plus I thought it was funny to spend money make to make my bike slower. 

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[RBW] Beartown Mountain Overnight, Cheviot, Rain, Question

2017-10-29 Thread Kainalu V.

Looks like a fun trip! What cranks do you have on there? I've got some 
tripledoubles around I could possibly trade you for. 
-Kai 
BK NY 

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[RBW] Re: An Autumn Ride, With a Serendipitous Visit to an Outdoor Art Show

2017-10-29 Thread 'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch

Thanks, Bill. Yes, let me know. It will inspire me to get the Clementine 
back on two wheels. The makers of the cow pie art were sequestered in 
another field, but I went back today (unfortunately, to look for my keys) 
and they were busy making pies. A beautiful all black herd, wish I had my 
camera today.

On Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 5:07:15 PM UTC-7, William R. wrote:
>
> Great shots Mark. It truly is lovely around here this time of year. Not 
> today though, what wash-out! Thanks for posting. I need to get up there 
> again. It’s like where I am, but better! I guess my favorite shot is that 
> cow pie! 
>
> Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] Anyone selling a mountain mixte?

2017-10-29 Thread Kainalu V.

Like Bill said, but I'll go ahead and say what mine's worth to me- $3000 a 
pound, but you gotta buy the whole steer.
-Kai
BK NY 

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Re: [RBW] Found Stolen Riv in LA - Help me find the owner!

2017-10-29 Thread Philip Meyer

Thanks folks for your suggestions and kind words. Will continue to spread 
the word and report back!

On Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 11:26:16 AM UTC-7, Justin, Oakland wrote:
>
> Post on your local Craigslist and let local shops know. 
>
> -J
>

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[RBW] Beartown Mountain Overnight, Cheviot, Rain, Question

2017-10-29 Thread Antone Könst

718 Cycles  in Brooklyn just led a great 
overnight 'Micro-tour' to Beartown Mountain Park, MA, which I did on my 
Cheviot.  It was an s240 if you don't count the 3 hours each way on the 
train and the 40 minute ride to Grand Central.  Total was about 40 miles 
each way, so it was more fun than work but I'm not complaining about that. 

The ride was wonderful, really really fun, with the leaves changing, and 
accidentally adventurous because I brought a friend who I thought had more 
riding experience (he'd never changed gears and is developing some serious 
scar tissue on his chin after attempting a downtube shift while going down 
a hill pretty fast).The way up was blue skies and we got some surprise 
trail riding in for a number of miles, which made my Barlow Pass tires 
worth the $.  On the way home we had pouring rain from 5:30 am straight 
through, which was actually more fun than on the way up - and it was also 
pretty much down-hill for ~40 miles.  The rain made me appreciate my 
Carradice bags, which I hung on a Jandd front (they are rear panniers), and 
made me appreciate a little less my Sackville Shop sack which became a very 
useful bucket for my kit to float in, despite folding the zipper down.  I 
know, it's a California bag, but it was a bucket in NY, CT, and MA this 
morning :).  I still love it. 
My Chev was incredible, it was super stable down hills fast (my Paul Racers 
were not so useful at the bottom of these hills, in the rain), and my 
fendered tail light and Dlux front light were increidbly useful with the 
dynamo hub.  

*My question for you, after the trip* is *how do I add a granny gear?*  
Right now I'm 1x8 with 34 in front and 11-26 in back, and the steeper hills 
killed me, especially because I was carrying my friend's gear too.  Do I 
get a new 12-36 cassette and a Deore XT, or do I get a wide/low crankset 
and put my front derailleur back on?   I honestly have no idea, I'm new to 
thinking about the drivetrain creatively.  The randonneuring guys with us 
seemed very happy with their 3 chainrings, and the people on their 1x9 or 
10 set ups also seemed happy, the Rolhoff people didn't recommend it.  So 
I'm at a loss, please advise!





 

 










 


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[RBW] SFR Marin Mountains 200k 10/28/2017 ride report

2017-10-29 Thread nash5510

Great review. Thanks for sharing.  You've really inspired me to get my wife and 
I out on in Marin next weekend on our black mountain cycles cross bikes.  Its 
been too long since I've ridden in Marin.  Really is a great place.  We'll be 
doing a much more modest ride though.

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[RBW] Anyone selling a mountain mixte?

Everything is for sale... what are you offering?  

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[RBW] 10x200 challenge complete

I love that you focused on the experience and fun and the numbers were just the 
excuse! Bill’s Excellent Adventure! Grin. Beautifully done, congratulations!

With abandon,
Patrick

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[RBW] Re: PSA: 2 Rivendells in Boston area

2017-10-29 Thread Christopher Murray

The address is for Harris. That Cheviot is sweet!

chris

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Re: [RBW] 10x200 challenge complete

2017-10-29 Thread Ian A

Congratulations on surpassing your distance goal. I am curious to know what it 
is about the Hillborne that makes it suitable for the SR series? Is it mostly a 
matter of it fitting most comfortably? I've heard so many good things about the 
Hillborne, but never really as a randonneur. 

IanA (who also likes being 155lb, but is carrying an extra 20lb right now). 

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[RBW] Re: Anyone selling a mountain mixte?

2017-10-29 Thread Jeremy Tavan

Heh. I picked up the last one to show up for sale here, and it's currently 
waiting on powder coat before build. It sounds like they were a hit, so I 
wouldn't be too surprised if Riv made more of them, but it might be a 
while. Best of luck in your search.

On Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 6:12:26 PM UTC-7, Belopsky wrote:
>
> jus wondering...

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[RBW] Anyone selling a mountain mixte?

jus wondering...

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[RBW] A question about frame bags

2017-10-29 Thread Jay Connolly

I’ve used them plenty, exclusively for bike packing. We rode most of the GDMBR 
in 2015. My wife’s XS frame was too small for a practical frame bag, but my XL 
frame had lots of room. On that ride, there’s plenty of hike-a-bike—or there 
was for a couple of middle-aged, middle-class, middle-fit riders. The narrower 
the load, the easier the pushing. Because of clearance issues on the XS frame, 
my wife could not run a big seat pack, either. She ran panniers. Pushing a bike 
up 15% grades with loaded panniers is awkward and was more difficult for her 
than for me with my narrow-profile load. Single-track riders also appreciate 
the narrow profile, for obvious reasons. Of course, you can bike pack with any 
configuration that works. My explanation is informed by a set of assumptions 
that show I bought the hype. In practical terms, though, we found there was 
some merit to the hype.

Jay

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[RBW] Re: Graceful as Shrek encountering tourists

2017-10-29 Thread Jay Connolly

“An overnamed knoll.” Love it.

Jay

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Re: [RBW] 10x200 challenge complete

2017-10-29 Thread Jay Connolly

Well done, Bill. Impressive and inspiring, to say nothing of the insights into 
bikes, bike culture, and rivishness along the way.

Jay

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Re: [RBW] 10x200 challenge complete

Thanks to all for the kind words.

Patrick Moore inquired:

"Out of the 10 bikes, which would be the easiest to ride day in and day 
out? Perhaps, with ~3X the miles on the RLT9 than on the others, this might 
be the favorite?"

I'm not completely sure what you are getting at with "easiest to ride", but 
I think I might.  If I'm understanding you right, then I'd say the Samuel 
Hillborne is that bike. It's perfect. The 200 miles on the Hillborned 
definitely went the fastest, and I was sad that they were over so fast. The 
Niner Seven Fiver is really dialed, and I'm proud of it as a build, but I 
wish it were steel. The fit and handling are spectacular, and I love the 
Lauf Grit fork. For mixed terrain riding, and serious drop bar mountain 
biking, it's the right tool for the job. Maybe I'll have Steve Rex make me 
a steel frame to move the Niner's build over. All of my long road rides 
this winter and spring are going to be on the Hillborne, though. I'm 
considering taking a run at an SR Series on the Hillborne.  I possibly will 
follow that with a mixed terrain SR Series on the Niner Seven Fiver. If I 
hadn't pulled the trigger on the Lauf Grit fork, I definitely would have 
put all the extra miles on the Hillborne. 

Bill Lindsay
El Cerrito, CA


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[RBW] WTB: 52cm Clem, complete or frameset

Tully, I sent a message about my Clem L. Considering my internet skills, 
there's no telling if it got there. 

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[RBW] Re: Graceful as Shrek encountering tourists

2017-10-29 Thread Wayne Naha

Good stuff, Patrick.  Fun read.

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[RBW] SFR Marin Mountains 200k 10/28/2017 ride report



Epic long ride report for an epic long ride. Grab a beer


As many of you know I did a lot of riding over the last three months. A big 
part of the motivation was to prepare for what might be the most difficult 
200k brevet route in America. The Marin Mountains 200k covers ~128 miles, 
with ~40 miles off-road, and with ~13,000 feet of climbing. Despite the 
unique challenges presented by the course, the same timing rules apply as 
if it was a flat-paved brevet. Riders who want to 'complete' the brevet 
have to make it through the timed controls on time, including the finish 
control which closes at 13 hours, 30 minutes. I'm pleased to report that I 
successfully completed the Marin Mountains 200k yesterday, with a precious 
little 26 minutes to spare. I've done a few 300k brevets before which were 
very challenging and ran a little bit longer than my ride yesterday, but I 
think it's probably safe to say that this was the hardest single day ride 
I've ever done.  

The brevet started at 6AM in The Presidio. This is a park and former 
military base at the northern end of San Francisco, right next to the 
Golden Gate Bridge. The group of riders was much smaller than I'm 
accustomed to for a San Francisco Randonneurs event. The trail portions 
require a permit with the park service and that limited the roster to only 
30 riders. Despite that limit, it's my understanding that only a few were 
turned away. The extreme climbing and off-road portions had most SFR 
members choosing to ride the Winters 200, and/or the Del Puerto Canyon 200 
instead. Two of the riders that arrived were not given a brevet card. One 
wanted to sign up that day, but the limit was reached. Another forgot to 
pack a helmet, so he got a DNH. Both riders chose to ride anyway, but knew 
that they wouldn't receive RUSA credit. At that hour it was still pitch 
dark. Thursday and Friday had both been quite hot, with temperatures in San 
Francisco getting well into the 80s, but the fog rolled in Friday night so 
it was closer to 50F at that hour. We knew when the fog receded, things 
would be a lot warmer, so many chose to suffer a chill and pack light, 
instead of dressing warm and having to carry a bunch of clothing all day. I 
decided to split the difference. I went without knee warmers, but wore arm 
warmers and a reflective vest over a wool jersey. I had a bandanna around 
my neck. No extra gloves. That turned out to be just right. I needed to 
wear everything at the start and everything was back on at the end. I did 
make one big packing mistake. One thing I like to do to pass the time and 
the miles on a long day is to film a music video. I carried my smallish 
movie camera with the intent that I would look out for short shots that I 
would edit together to a rock song. I had two songs picked out (Green Day 
"21st Century Breakdown", and The Strokes "Modern Age"). I ended up getting 
a fair bit of footage, but the battery crapped out before the halfway point 
after which I felt like a dope for carrying it.  

We took the traditional SFR oath, solemnly promising not to do stupid 
stuff, and at 6 sharp the intrepid group headed off through the Presidio 
towards Golden Gate Bridge. It's a fast ride across the bridge at that 
hour, with minimal winds and zero tourists. We descended into Sausalito and 
the group quickly split into two equal groups. I hung on with the faster 
group, and looking back, I have to assume that most of the slow half didn't 
finish. I would end up coming in at 13:04, and only a small number of 
riders arrived after me. During my day at the back of the fast half, only 
two riders passed me from behind. It's my guess that all the riders in 
front of me finished and maybe 10 of the 15 behind me at the start got 
DNFs. 

After just a few flat miles through Sausalito and Northern Marin, we turned 
onto Highway 1 and headed up Mount Tamalpais.  This is another stretch that 
is infinitely more pleasant in the wee hours of the morning with far fewer 
cars. The route turned onto Panoramic Highway and at ~1000ft, we started 
our first off-road stretch on Gravity Car Road. This trail is wide and 
gravelly, steep in parts but still totally doable on a wide tired road 
bike. One rider in that I ended up riding with a fair bit was on a White 
53cm Roadeo with a red headtube.  She was running Paul Racer M brakes and 
~35mm tires and she did great. I was on Bruce Gordon Rock and Roads 
(584x43). The top of Gravity Car Road becomes Old Railroad Grade, and the 
sky is getting light. Here's a view to the west from Railroad Grade:




At around mile 20 we spit out to the road, the highest paved road in Marin 
County.  At this point it's natural to feel pretty good.  Nearly 20% of the 
climbing is done, and one of the five dirt sections is complete, but the 
real tough sledding is coming.  The next

[RBW] 10x200 challenge complete

2017-10-29 Thread William R.

Bill: it’s been great reading following along on your adventure and all of the 
great bikes. Really inspiring. And congrats on the weight loss. I don’t have so 
many bikes, but I would like to do miles like that and shed some pounds. Thanks 
for the encouragement!

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] Re: Items for Sale

Rear spacing is 135. It's in the first post. 

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[RBW] 10x200 challenge complete

2017-10-29 Thread Irreguleur

It was a pleasure checking in for updates. I find the overarching posts to be 
quite satisfying. The ride reports and build journals keep this place human and 
humble. Thank you!

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[RBW] An Autumn Ride, With a Serendipitous Visit to an Outdoor Art Show

2017-10-29 Thread William R.

Great shots Mark. It truly is lovely around here this time of year. Not today 
though, what wash-out! Thanks for posting. I need to get up there again. It’s 
like where I am, but better! I guess my favorite shot is that cow pie!

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] Re: Items for Sale

2017-10-29 Thread 'Dave Small' via RBW Owners Bunch

Thanks for your reply, Tom.  In that case, can you tell me specifically 
what wheelset it is and what the rear spacing is?  VO lists only a Grand 
Cru Diagonale wheelset in 650b, but it looks high-polish while your's looks 
satiny.  I'm toying with the idea of a 650b conversion and am interested, 
but need more information.

On Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 11:42:50 AM UTC-4, Tom Norton wrote:
>
> 650b  

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[RBW] Re: PSA: 2 Rivendells in Boston area

2017-10-29 Thread Bob Lovejoy

I am thinking that is Harris Cyclery...


On Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 4:27:09 PM UTC-5, Belopsky wrote:
>
> Are these anyones?
>
>  https://boston.craigslist.org/search/bmw/bid?query=rivendell
>

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[RBW] PSA: 2 Rivendells in Boston area

Both new, one has had test rides, "bicycles by dealer", West Newtown. That's 
Harris Cyclery. 

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[RBW] 10x200 challenge complete

2017-10-29 Thread Kainalu V.

And the step through breezes into 2nd place! Nice. 
Much congratulations on a huge accomplishment.
-Kai
BK NY 

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[RBW] 10x200 challenge complete

2017-10-29 Thread WETH

Congratulations! Well done!  
PS: I don't know you personally like your coworker, but I would have bet more 
than $10 you'd be successful! :)

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[RBW] Re: German Mirror Basket Mount

2017-10-29 Thread A CT Cyclist

Thanks for the pics.  I've seen the mirror mounted on the head tube like 
that. The basket seems like a better way to go since it gets the mirror 
further out.

On Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 11:43:25 AM UTC-4, TampaTech wrote:
>
> Sorry for the delay.  I have been out of town.  I just threw the mirror on 
> my basket to see if I would like it there.  I figured I'd find a more 
> elegant solution if it worked well.  That was a thousand miles ago and it's 
> still there.  One of these days...
>
> Here's a few pictures.
>
> https://photos.app.goo.gl/iLqsYeAwHlkEmGe32
>
> On Monday, October 23, 2017 at 11:06:11 AM UTC-4, A CT Cyclist wrote:
>>
>> Can you post some pictures?
>
>

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[RBW] FS: Nitto Big Back Rack & Brooks Select Flyer

2017-10-29 Thread Ken Yokanovich

I am interested in the saddle if not otherwise spoken for. 

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[RBW] Re: Found Stolen Riv in LA - Help me find the owner!

2017-10-29 Thread drew

Really cool. Good job. I see a guy riding around a similar era riv road in 
Glendale, but his is a considerably darker blue. Where in central LA? I wonder 
if there are local bike shops in that area that may know the owner. 
I suppose the other question is what kind of proof of ownership would be 
adequate. 

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Re: [RBW] 10x200 challenge complete

2017-10-29 Thread Patrick Moore

Kudos. No, your reports were interesting, not annoying.

29 miles per day doesn't sound like much in the abstract, but it's pretty
impressive when you put it together, day after day. I'd be happy if I could
rack up the equivalent of half of that.

Out of the 10 bikes, which would be the easiest to ride day in and day out?
Perhaps, with ~3X the miles on the RLT9 than on the others, this might be
the favorite?

Patrick Moore, who just completed an epic 12.25 mile ride on the Dahon Hon
Solo, in ABQ, NM.





On Sun, Oct 29, 2017 at 2:58 PM, Bill Lindsay  wrote:

> I had a six week sabbatical from late August to early October.  I decided
> I would 'ride a lot', and I decided to give structure to that goal by
> challenging myself to ride 200 miles on each of 10 bicycles over the 93
> days of August, September and October.  On Friday the 27th, day 89, I
> finished up my 200 miles on my Rosco Bubbe Road, which was bike number
> ten.  I will probably be riding my new/old Univega Gran Premio for the
> remaining days of October, so the final tally for the ten looks like
>
> 1.  1973 Windsor Carrera Sport: 208.8 miles
> 2.  1985 Schwinn Tempo (650B): 201.5 miles
> 3.  Rivendell Samueal Hillborne: 214.1 miles
> 4.  Niner RLT9 (650B): 609.3 miles
> 5.  Black Mountain Road
> 
> (home):  206.8 miles
> 6.  Black Mountain Road (mom's house): 205.1 miles
> 7.  Rosco Bubbe Mixte Step Through: 245.5 miles
> 8.  Gunnar Two-speed singlespeed: 204.1 miles
> 9.  Niner Air 9 Carbon: 215.2 miles
> 10.  Rosco Bubbe Road: 212.1 miles
>
> Include a few bonus miles for my HubbuHubbuH tandem and my Univega Gran
> Premio, I've got a running total of 2545.4 miles.
>
> Even though things fell into place nicely, some things turned out a little
> different from how I expected.  I thought that with work I would end up
> doing roughly 500 miles in August, 1000 miles in September, and maybe 700
> miles in October.  Even though I only had two or three sabbatical days in
> August, that turned out to be my biggest month in mileage, with 1007
> miles.  September, which I had completely off from work, will turn out to
> be the month that I rode the fewest miles, at 772 miles.  October is at 756
> miles, with three days left to go. I only had two days where I rode over
> 100 miles, and only 11 over 50 miles. So, it's not like I was living on the
> bike. I could easily envision this kind of pace during retirement, provided
> I'm healthy (lob willing).
>
> When I posted a 'complete' post on Instagram, a coworker thanked me for
> earning him $10. He bet on my success and it paid off, which is cool.
>
> As you obviously will notice, I only went WAY over 200 miles on one bike,
> my Niner RLT9, aka the Niner Seven Fiver. I did a bunch of pre-rides for a
> very challenging 200k brevet, and then completed the actual brevet
> yesterday, so the mileage really added up. I had the rest of the 10x200
> challenge under control, so I considered my extra Niner mileage almost
> independently.
>
> Setting a few achievable and measurable goals, months in the future, was a
> really enjoyable experience for me. The El Cerrito High School Mountain
> Bike Team has a pre-season Goals form that all the kids fill out for the
> upcoming season, so I went ahead and filled it out for myself, too. Having
> a plan and sticking to it can be a way to motivate oneself when inertia
> sets in. What I found was that having a set of goals that were on-schedule
> and on-target seemed to completely prevent the inertia ahead of time. I
> honestly never said "crap, I have to ride THIS stupid bike again?", or
> "gah, I really don't want to ride today". That intertia avoidance was
> definitely assisted by the fact that I drink a lot less alcohol now. I even
> took a month holiday from beer in September. I don't think I was a heavy
> boozer before, nor am I completely dry now, but there's no question I feel
> better in the mornings when I consume less.
>
> I was 180lbs on August 1, best-case. I set a much longer than 3 month goal
> to lose 20lbs.  I've lost 12lbs so far and I've moved the target to 155.  I
> expect that this continuing goal will help me keep my diet and other habits
> healthy, so I don't lose things that I've gained. I'm considering putting
> running back into the activities I do, partially because it takes a lot
> less time to get the work in, and partially out of envy that all my racers
> on the El Cerrito High Mountain Bike team are running on the cross country
> team for their off-season work.
>
> Thanks to the group for your kindness in letting me blather on about
> myself. It would have been very easy to be less generous. Some of you get
> these posts over email, and I'm sure some of you said to yourself "HIM,
> again!?" Hopefully it wasn't too tiresome.
>
> Bill Lindsay
> El Cerrito, CA
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[RBW] PSA: 2 Rivendells in Boston area

Are these anyones?

 https://boston.craigslist.org/search/bmw/bid?query=rivendell

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[RBW] 10x200 challenge complete

2017-10-29 Thread Justin, Oakland

Bill-
You’re a inspiration. 

I recently took up running and am running the Oakland turkey trot on 
Thanksgiving. I ran my first 5k today which felt big. If you ever want to run 
together let me know!

-J

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[RBW] Lost & found anything while riding?

Och! Nae, Ian. Air t’ kinda thins you ‘ultivate nae luke fer. Grin.

Wi’ abandon,
‘Atrick and ees pur type brogue

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[RBW] 10x200 challenge complete

I had a six week sabbatical from late August to early October.  I decided I 
would 'ride a lot', and I decided to give structure to that goal by 
challenging myself to ride 200 miles on each of 10 bicycles over the 93 
days of August, September and October.  On Friday the 27th, day 89, I 
finished up my 200 miles on my Rosco Bubbe Road, which was bike number 
ten.  I will probably be riding my new/old Univega Gran Premio for the 
remaining days of October, so the final tally for the ten looks like

1.  1973 Windsor Carrera Sport: 208.8 miles
2.  1985 Schwinn Tempo (650B): 201.5 miles
3.  Rivendell Samueal Hillborne: 214.1 miles
4.  Niner RLT9 (650B): 609.3 miles
5.  Black Mountain Road (home):  206.8 miles
6.  Black Mountain Road (mom's house): 205.1 miles
7.  Rosco Bubbe Mixte Step Through: 245.5 miles
8.  Gunnar Two-speed singlespeed: 204.1 miles
9.  Niner Air 9 Carbon: 215.2 miles
10.  Rosco Bubbe Road: 212.1 miles

Include a few bonus miles for my HubbuHubbuH tandem and my Univega Gran 
Premio, I've got a running total of 2545.4 miles.  

Even though things fell into place nicely, some things turned out a little 
different from how I expected.  I thought that with work I would end up 
doing roughly 500 miles in August, 1000 miles in September, and maybe 700 
miles in October.  Even though I only had two or three sabbatical days in 
August, that turned out to be my biggest month in mileage, with 1007 
miles.  September, which I had completely off from work, will turn out to 
be the month that I rode the fewest miles, at 772 miles.  October is at 756 
miles, with three days left to go. I only had two days where I rode over 
100 miles, and only 11 over 50 miles. So, it's not like I was living on the 
bike. I could easily envision this kind of pace during retirement, provided 
I'm healthy (lob willing). 

When I posted a 'complete' post on Instagram, a coworker thanked me for 
earning him $10. He bet on my success and it paid off, which is cool. 

As you obviously will notice, I only went WAY over 200 miles on one bike, 
my Niner RLT9, aka the Niner Seven Fiver. I did a bunch of pre-rides for a 
very challenging 200k brevet, and then completed the actual brevet 
yesterday, so the mileage really added up. I had the rest of the 10x200 
challenge under control, so I considered my extra Niner mileage almost 
independently. 

Setting a few achievable and measurable goals, months in the future, was a 
really enjoyable experience for me. The El Cerrito High School Mountain 
Bike Team has a pre-season Goals form that all the kids fill out for the 
upcoming season, so I went ahead and filled it out for myself, too. Having 
a plan and sticking to it can be a way to motivate oneself when inertia 
sets in. What I found was that having a set of goals that were on-schedule 
and on-target seemed to completely prevent the inertia ahead of time. I 
honestly never said "crap, I have to ride THIS stupid bike again?", or 
"gah, I really don't want to ride today". That intertia avoidance was 
definitely assisted by the fact that I drink a lot less alcohol now. I even 
took a month holiday from beer in September. I don't think I was a heavy 
boozer before, nor am I completely dry now, but there's no question I feel 
better in the mornings when I consume less. 

I was 180lbs on August 1, best-case. I set a much longer than 3 month goal 
to lose 20lbs.  I've lost 12lbs so far and I've moved the target to 155.  I 
expect that this continuing goal will help me keep my diet and other habits 
healthy, so I don't lose things that I've gained. I'm considering putting 
running back into the activities I do, partially because it takes a lot 
less time to get the work in, and partially out of envy that all my racers 
on the El Cerrito High Mountain Bike team are running on the cross country 
team for their off-season work.  

Thanks to the group for your kindness in letting me blather on about 
myself. It would have been very easy to be less generous. Some of you get 
these posts over email, and I'm sure some of you said to yourself "HIM, 
again!?" Hopefully it wasn't too tiresome. 

Bill Lindsay
El Cerrito, CA

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[RBW] FS: Nitto Big Back Rack & Brooks Select Flyer

Justin, what size is the rack?

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[RBW] Lost & found anything while riding?

2017-10-29 Thread Ian A

Were you looking for those things Deacon? I have found the same things while 
riding, but lost them again while driving. 

I drive for a living. 

Time for a change. 

IanA

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[RBW] Re: WTB: Toe Clips with Large toe box

2017-10-29 Thread George Schick

You mean like these? 
 http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product2_10052_10551_1167291_-1
Got a pair of straps that go with 'em, too: 
 http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product2_10052_10551_1167288_-1
You can have 'em both just for the asking, never been used and size Large 
(Men's 10+).  PM me if you're interested.

George

On Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 1:13:02 PM UTC-5, Babs wrote:
>
> Anyone have extra toe clips lying around they'd like to get rid of? I'm 
> looking for some with a large toe box (size Large or Extra Large) since my 
> Medium's are too small. Fancy or not fancy - doesn't matter!
>
> Thanks!
> Babs
> Palo Alto, CA
>

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[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Big Back Rack & Brooks Select Flyer

2017-10-29 Thread Frank Brose

PM sent on the Flyer. I didn't think I needed another saddle. But now I 
think I do.
Frank

On Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 1:40:00 PM UTC-5, Justin Schoop wrote:
>
> Two items I would like to get rid of.
>
> New Nitto Big Back Rack, mounted but never actually used. $175.00 plus 
> shipping
>
> Brooks Flyer Select, used for about 300 miles. $75 plus shipping
>
>
> PayPal only. Thanks.
>

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Maybe you all heard about Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu
Smith-Schuster's bicycle being stolen at practice. He is the youngest player in
the NFL at 20 years old, and he does not have a driver's license or a car. He
goes everywhere by bike, and he is quite attached to his Ghost bicycle from
REI. He rides around with his Steelers helmet acting as his bike helmet, made
even more wonderful by the chinstrap and GoPro attached to the top. I know
this isn't Rivendell, but I'll chance posting the two videos of the story
anyway because they are so uplifting and energizing. Plus, it's a win for
biking as life.

Short version: there was collective outrage and Steeler Nation mobilized to
search the city for JuJu's stolen bike. I hope the first video works because it
is only a Facebook link and I cannot find it elsewhere online. Enjoy!

Bike goes missing:

https://www.facebook.com/steelers/videos/10156050692084905/?hc_ref=ARQ91TiSeIXa6rKTs_OCkIe7qvhR0geyMuHaiXtEwm59YqZiNZxMQOuST_f2GImip10=story

#jujuonthatbike:
http://www.steelers.com/videos/videos/JuJuOnThatBike/27f40fbc-bf51-405f-a872-3811a6c38c72

If you are interested in more of the story, you can google and see the cool
cleats he got to send a message after his bike was recovered, and you can see
him as the Pittsburgh Penguins' guest as they play a song addressing his bike
recovery.

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[RBW] FS: Nitto Big Back Rack & Brooks Select Flyer

2017-10-29 Thread Justin Schoop

Two items I would like to get rid of.

New Nitto Big Back Rack, mounted but never actually used. $175.00 plus 
shipping

Brooks Flyer Select, used for about 300 miles. $75 plus shipping


PayPal only. Thanks.

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Re: [RBW] Found Stolen Riv in LA - Help me find the owner!

2017-10-29 Thread Justin, Oakland

Post on your local Craigslist and let local shops know. 

-J

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Re: [RBW] Found Stolen Riv in LA - Help me find the owner!

2017-10-29 Thread Patrick Moore

Good for you!

On Sat, Oct 28, 2017 at 5:03 PM, Philip Meyer 
wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> I'm not a Riv owner, but I have a Riv owner's bike right now and want to
> reunite it with him or her.
>
> It is an early 2000s, custom road bike, 61.5 seat tube length, light blue
> with "Rivendell" on the downtube and a Riv head badge. 9 speed with a
> mixture of Dura Ace 7700 and Ultegra with an XTR MD-950 rear derailleur.
> Thud buster seatpost and avocet saddle. I contacted RBW about the bike -
> they said that the serial number indicates it was built by Waterford, but
> they didn't have records of who the owner was. There are rack braze ons on
> the seatstay but no rack and no fork braze ons.
>
> I came across this bike on the side of the road in central LA. The person
> who had it was selling it for a price so low that I can't imagine it's
> anything but stolen. After hemming and hawing, I decided to buy it in hopes
> of returning it to its owner.
>
> Photo attached - please message me if you have any idea who the owner
> might be. Thanks!
>
> Philip Meyer
>
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[RBW] An Autumn Ride, With a Serendipitous Visit to an Outdoor Art Show

2017-10-29 Thread 'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch

My weekend started early, on Friday, with a great ride over the carriage 
roads in Minnewaska State Park, outside of New Paltz and part of the 
Shawagunks. No camera, but my friend took a shot, looking out toward the 
Mohonk House. This would have been the perfect ride for Clementine, but I 
have yet to replace the damaged rear rim. This week!

Yesterday I did one of the endless variations of the dirt road riding just 
south of Beacon, again on my Homer wannabe. The foliage was not as 
blazingly colorful as some other years, but it was a perfect day. Lots of 
stone walls, small glacial ponds, and woodsy solitude, along with fantastic 
hard pack dirt roads. I passed a ring of log seats where on my last ride, a 
group of kid campers was gathered. Now the stumps sat quietly in the leaves 
waiting for winter.

Tech notes: After a rear axle break a few weeks back, I put on some wheels 
I swapped for at the local shop and decided to try these Soma Supple 
Vitesse 700x42 I had around, and they work well, though I think I was 
running them with too much air. The Barlow EL are a bit more responsive in 
terms of handling, which could be due to any number of factors. But I think 
I will put them back on, along with a set of stainless fenders.

I happened to pass an outdoor art exhibit that has been held every year for 
many years. I had never been.  It was the last weekend of the show. Here 
are some roughly edited shots of the ride and the show.  * 
https://photos.app.goo.gl/P6dSNNEm4u2hhOHr1 
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[RBW] WTB: Toe Clips with Large toe box

2017-10-29 Thread Babs

Anyone have extra toe clips lying around they'd like to get rid of? I'm 
looking for some with a large toe box (size Large or Extra Large) since my 
Medium's are too small. Fancy or not fancy - doesn't matter!

Thanks!
Babs
Palo Alto, CA

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[RBW] FS Salsa Fargo Titanium large

2017-10-29 Thread Bruce Smitham

For sales is my Salsa Fargo Titanium size large in excellent condition. 
Less than 1,000 miles. No dents, dings, chips or scratches. There is some 
normal rub marks from cables and some light rubbing on the crank arms and 
tips. $2,000 + shipping CONUS via bikeflights. Prefer local pick up in San 
Diego. I'm just not using this bike and it kind of overlaps with my other 
Salsa Ti bikes. Thanks for looking and happy to answer any questions, Bruce 
(310) 968-6910

Here are the original specs and geometry chart from the Salsa archive 
website: http://salsacycles.com/bikes/archive/2013_fargo_ti 
Below is a spec list with upgrades listed below:
Salsa Fargo Ti Frameset- large
CroMoly Fork 1-1 1/8" with mid fork & 3 water bottle mount braze-ons on 
each blade
SRAM S1400 26/38 double crankset with 175mm arms
SRAM Front Derailleur X.7
SRAM Rear Derailleur X.O
SRAM PG-1070 11/36 cassette
DT Swiss 350 hubs 32H
DT Swiss Competition spokes
Stans NoTubes Arch rims
KMC X.10 chain
Cane Creek 40 ZS44 headset
UPGRADES:
New Schwalbe Thunder Burt 2.25mm tubeless tires
Tubeless valves & Orange Sealant
New XT Ice-Tech centerlock rotors- 180mm front & 160mm rear
New XT Hydraulic disc brake rotors and brake levers
New SRAM X9 2 x 10 thumb shifters
New Jones Loop Handlebars 710mm wide
New ESI Extra Chunky long grips
New Brooks Cambium C17 saddle black
New Thomson Elite seatpost black
New VP-001 thin gripster pedals black
New DT Swiss Ratchet skewers
New Kalloy high rise stem 30 degree X 90mm length
New shifter cables
Photos: 
https://www.flickr.com/gp/122325667@N08/Sj0f5t  

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[RBW] Re: WTB: 59cm Rivendell All-Rounder

2017-10-29 Thread Jim M.

Wow, heck of a bike to misplace.

Good luck!
Jim

On Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 6:37:45 PM UTC-7, Matt Beecher wrote:
>
> Hi Jim,
>
> He could not find it when I contacted him a couple months ago.  
>
> Thanks though,
> Matt
>
> On Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 6:11:55 PM UTC-5, Jim M. wrote:
>>
>> This one has been at Mt Airy for quite some time: 
>> http://bike123.com/used_bikes/used_sbikesview.php?ID=3804
>>
>> Here was Larry's response to me in 2011 when I was very tempted:
>> "Because we are willing and able to swap components to accommodate 
>> special needs and even lower levels of investment, pricing is flexible.
>> If the decision is price based, figure we can get it out for as little as 
>> $2700; as it is now, it's a $4200 bike and listed at $3700."
>>
>> He's willing to haggle. I'd give it a try 'cuz those don't come around 
>> much no more. (badly paraphrasing Tom Petty, RIP)
>>
>> good luck,
>> jim m
>> walnut creek
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: Lost & found anything while riding?

2017-10-29 Thread 'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch

Well fancy this. I did a dirt road ride yesterday and lost my car key. I 
rarely drive to a ride, and this was only a few miles, but a very bad 
stretch of road and no other way, so I treated myself. Also took my new to 
me camera for a few fall foliage shots. While packing up my Baggins, I 
thought, hmmm, let me put the key in a super safe place. So I zipped them 
into a very shallow pocket on top of the camera bagAt the first photo 
stop, I mistakenly unzipped the pocket with the key and never zipped it 
backended up riding the bad stretch of road back home, had to break 
into my apartment. A good friend took me on a car ride this a.m. to 
backtrack, but no luck. Heading to Subaru dealer tomorrow morning. The good 
news is I got a few nice shots, and I'll post a link to those in a new 
thread.

On Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 12:14:38 PM UTC-7, Conway Bennett wrote:
>
> I'm all but positive I lost all of my keys on my way to work yesterday. 
>  Has anyone here ever had success finding stuff you've lost while riding? 
>  I already posted in the local CL bicycles section and checked the 
> chainlink forum.

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[RBW] Lost & found anything while riding?

Lost: Hats. Too many hats.
Found: Sanity. Serenity. Delight. Joy. Abandon. Grin.

With abandon,
Patrick

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[RBW] Re: Found Stolen Riv in LA - Help me find the owner!

2017-10-29 Thread iamkeith

You are a true gem, Philip.  I learned recently that there is a Rivendell 
Owner's page on facebook, too.  It's a closed group, so you won't be 
broadcasting to all of facebook.  Might be worth a try as well.  

On Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 9:42:43 AM UTC-6, Philip Meyer wrote:
>
> Hi All,
>
> I'm not a Riv owner, but I have a Riv owner's bike right now and want to 
> reunite it with him or her. 
>
> It is an early 2000s, custom road bike, 61.5 seat tube length, light blue 
> with "Rivendell" on the downtube and a Riv head badge. 9 speed with a 
> mixture of Dura Ace 7700 and Ultegra with an XTR MD-950 rear derailleur. 
> Thud buster seatpost and avocet saddle. I contacted RBW about the bike - 
> they said that the serial number indicates it was built by Waterford, but 
> they didn't have records of who the owner was. There are rack braze ons on 
> the seatstay but no rack and no fork braze ons. 
>
> I came across this bike on the side of the road in central LA. The person 
> who had it was selling it for a price so low that I can't imagine it's 
> anything but stolen. After hemming and hawing, I decided to buy it in hopes 
> of returning it to its owner. 
>
> Photo attached - please message me if you have any idea who the owner 
> might be. Thanks!
>
> Philip Meyer
>
>
>

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[RBW] Graceful as Shrek encountering tourists

Coffeeneuring #4. In which, coffee. And I’m as graceful as Shrek encountering 
tourists. Sardonic grin.
https://thegrid.ai/withabandon/spring-in-me-step

With abandon,
Patrick

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[RBW] Found Stolen Riv in LA - Help me find the owner!

2017-10-29 Thread WETH

All good ideas. Perhaps Rivendell would feature this on the Blug too to help 
get the word out.  Good luck!

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[RBW] Re: What is a Rivvish bike?

2017-10-29 Thread 'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch

Nope. Pure Ivan. This was written in the 1970s. Now as we face more and 
more the consequences of "non-convivial" tool use (Illich includes whole 
institutions such as health care, transportation, education, under tools) 
his writing is taking on an air of prescience. He may not be the most 
poetic communicator, but I find his writing fairly accessible. A very 
BOBish take on our modern civilization  IMO.

Restricting Rivish bikes to those made in the 80s is weird. 1960s and 70s 
racing and touring/recreational bicycles probably have as much or more in 
common with today's Rivs (by the late eighties lots of bicycles were high 
and tight, and many were aluminum). My 1975 Takara Model 8 

has room for 42mm tires and 45cm chainstays,and comes with fancy lugs and 
an intricate head badge with inset jewel. My 1960s racing bicycle, a 
Louison Bobet  with 531 frame and  Nervex lugs has similar specs, fitting 
tires comfortably up to 35mm.

On Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 9:38:32 PM UTC-7, Philip Williamson wrote:
>
> That was awful. I hope that was a translation by a doctoral candidate 
> eager to impress, and not the author’s own words. 
>
> To de-digress, I think a Rivvish bike has high bars, a leather saddle, and 
> a red basket net. It’s steel, and either made by Rivendell, or from the 
> 80s. Surly and Soma bikes can be rigged “rev-style.” 
> A finely tuned bike in another idiom may well be Tapebubba style, but to 
> arrogate it to Riv style is a stretch. 
>
> Philip 
> www.biketinker.com 
> Santa Rosa, CA

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Re: [RBW] FS: 2017 Brompton M6L w/ upgrades - $1900 shipped

This is the reason I got one. I don't want to sell but well, If I want 
something else this has to go ;)

On Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 12:30:06 PM UTC-4, Lee Legrand wrote:
>
> Always thought having a bicycle and a brompton bicycle was a nice set.  
> One for commuting, errand and traveling, the other for any other type of 
> riding style that one does.
>
> On Sun, Oct 29, 2017 at 12:24 PM, Belopsky  > wrote:
>
>> I have a problem. (Step 1 is admitting it, right?)
>>
>>
>> I want the Clem L (maybe even the Cheviot, though my wife has one of 
>> those and we should diversify), but in order to do so, something else must 
>> go.
>>
>>
>>
>> This is the 6 speed model w/ fenders.
>>
>> Titanium seatpost
>> Titanium handlebars (slightly higher rise)
>> Ergon GP1 BioKork grips
>> SON Dynamo front wheel
>> Busch front light
>> Busch rear light
>> Schwalbe Kojak tires
>> MKS EZ-Y pedals
>> Brooks B17
>> Brompton Front bag
>>
>> I am including the original front wheel, original Brompton tires 
>> (10miles) and a pair of studded tires (new). Stock bars and seatpost will 
>> also be included.
>>
>> Photo shows a TA crankset however the stock crankset will be put on 
>> before shipping. 
>> There was a recall on the bottom bracket which was recently replaced by 
>> my Brompton dealer.
>>
>> Album 
>> 
>>
>> $1900 shipped
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Re: [RBW] FS: 2017 Brompton M6L w/ upgrades - $1900 shipped

2017-10-29 Thread Lee Legrand

Always thought having a bicycle and a brompton bicycle was a nice set.  One
for commuting, errand and traveling, the other for any other type of riding
style that one does.

On Sun, Oct 29, 2017 at 12:24 PM, Belopsky 
wrote:

> I have a problem. (Step 1 is admitting it, right?)
>
>
> I want the Clem L (maybe even the Cheviot, though my wife has one of those
> and we should diversify), but in order to do so, something else must go.
>
>
>
> This is the 6 speed model w/ fenders.
>
> Titanium seatpost
> Titanium handlebars (slightly higher rise)
> Ergon GP1 BioKork grips
> SON Dynamo front wheel
> Busch front light
> Busch rear light
> Schwalbe Kojak tires
> MKS EZ-Y pedals
> Brooks B17
> Brompton Front bag
>
> I am including the original front wheel, original Brompton tires (10miles)
> and a pair of studded tires (new). Stock bars and seatpost will also be
> included.
>
> Photo shows a TA crankset however the stock crankset will be put on before
> shipping.
> There was a recall on the bottom bracket which was recently replaced by my
> Brompton dealer.
>
> Album
> 
>
> $1900 shipped
>
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[RBW] FS: 2017 Brompton M6L w/ upgrades - $1900 shipped