[RBW] Re: "Riding-a-bicycle Zen"

[John Rinker]

If we can see our way to elevating bicycle riding to an art form (probably 
not a stretch for many here), then it is plausible that we can have some 
fun with a way of thinking traditionally applied in Japanese culture to 
many of the arts: that the goal seems to be to lose the distinction between 
one's self and the performance of the art. A famous Japanese saying 
regarding horsemanship goes something like this: 'No rider in the saddle, 
no horse under the saddle.'  Since our bicycles have saddles (and many 
often refer to their bicycles as 'steeds') we can make a simple 
substitution. 

What would it be like to ride when there is neither the rider nor the 
bicycle ridden? Could we then, without fear, leave the spare tube and patch 
kit at home?

Cheers,
John
On Sunday, February 20, 2022 at 8:05:17 AM UTC+9 Tom Palmer wrote:

> Hello all,
> I agree Zen can be in anything we do. For me it is about connecting with 
> myself in the activity, or inactivity. Fixed gear cycling on road and dirt, 
> especially very early or late in the dark is excellent. I also really 
> connect by single speed mountain biking on flowy singletrack. Remote bow 
> hunting is also a great way to get in the zone. I did not comment on the 
> buzzy hub thread, but quiet is good for the zone. I had a very nice Chris 
> King MTB hub that I could not stand and an equally nice white Industries 
> rando wheelset that were equally annoying. I have been doing more fatbike 
> snow rides this winter and no zone in that, at least not yet. Maybe a fixed 
> fat drop bar build is in order.
> Thanks for sharing,
> Tom Palmer
> Twin Lake, MI 
> On Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 2:19:55 AM UTC-5 John Rinker wrote:
>
>> In a talk called "Zen Reconsidered" 
>> , Alan Watts relates a 
>> conversation he had with Horace Blyth about sitting meditation (zazen). 
>> Just a couple of Zen scholars shooting the breeze, I imagine. The gist, as 
>> I understand it, is that those who practice Zen and fixate on sitting 
>> meditation miss the whole point of Zen. The practice of Zen can be found in 
>> anything we do. Or, to be more precise, in any doing. The most intriguing 
>> example Watts (or Blyth) gives is 'riding-a-bicycle Zen'.*
>>
>> I'm curious, does this resonate with others here? What is your experience 
>> of 'riding-a-bicycle Zen'? And, per the 'Buzzy Hubs' thread, does the noise 
>> your hub makes detract from or enhance your 'riding-a-bike Zen' experience? 
>> ;)
>>
>> Cheers,
>> John
>>
>> *The reference comes around 1:35:25 in the talk.
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: How Many Bars on the Appaloosa?

[Andrew Turner]

Yeah I'm a handlebar fiend. The first bar I became obsessed with was the 
Albatross with bar-end shifters. Truly a perfect cockpit. The second 
handlebar obsession was the Nitto B135 in the 45cm flavor... but then I 
discovered my preference for shorter reach, which led me to my third and 
maybe-latest favorite: Ritchey's Butano handlebar. Another perfect one: 
it's ridiculously comfortable with just a single layer of Green Grips 
cotton bar tape. HOWEVER. I'm waiting on a new pair of Albatross bars to 
come in the mail from Riv, so I'm going back to the beginning to see how 
that feels. 

Going from drops to alt-bars is the biggest swap for me because it usually 
means I've completely changed the intention of the build from an 
endurance-focused bike (drops) to a fun, smell the roses, 
better-all-terrain bike (alt-bars). It's on like a 1.5-2 year rotation it 
seems. I romanticize spending all day on the saddle, try it, get 
progressively more bored for the next year and a half, then revert and/or 
graduate to Albatross bars until I get sick of the headwind on a paved ride 
in another year and a half!   
On Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at 8:04:27 AM UTC-6 Johnny Alien wrote:

> Yep!
>
>
> https://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/135532314029/the-joe-appaloosa-saga-its-a-new-bike
>
> On Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at 12:31:54 AM UTC-5 Erik wrote:
>
>> Were the choco moose bars original equipment on the first round of 
>> Appaloosas?  
>>
>> On Monday, January 31, 2022 at 9:10:33 PM UTC-8 J Imler wrote:
>>
>>> [image: 186E1CD7-3716-4BE9-A68B-A3B5D6CD2FD2.jpeg]+1 choco moose
>>>
>>>  
>>>
>>> On Monday, January 31, 2022 at 7:18:11 PM UTC-8 Roberta wrote:
>>>
 Same here for the choco moose bars on this bike. I switched to 
 albatross to lighten the build, but went back to the perfect  bars for 
 this 
 bike—choco moose. 
 On Monday, January 31, 2022 at 12:58:54 PM UTC-5 Bones wrote:

> I did the same thing to my Appaloosas: boscomoose, bullmoose, 
> chocomoose, choco, albatross, billie. All of them worked great on this 
> bike. At the end of the day I always come back to the chocomoose though. 
> There is something magical about those bars, at least for me. Great hand 
> positions. I love how they are inverted. And yes, they are tougher and 
> stiffer than other bars 'n stems. They work great with bar end shifters 
> or 
> thumbies. One thing I discovered is that although I think the silver 
> shifters are the best, the clamp is not so great for inboard thumbies. 
> The 
> microshift shifters with paul levers have a nice low profile and don't 
> interrupt your hand positions. With respect to the Newbaums, yes I have 
> used a shameful amount for bar swaps over the years. At some point I just 
> started slipping oury grips on the end and leaving the forward grip areas 
> permanently taped. Bike looks great!
>
> Bones
>
> On Monday, January 31, 2022 at 2:57:14 AM UTC-5 Nick Payne wrote:
>
>> I just used my standard Nitto drop bar on my Appaloosa, with a 
>> shorter stem than on my other bikes because it has a longer top tube. 
>> Brake 
>> levers in their normal location, wrapped the bars, haven't changed 
>> anything 
>> since:
>> [image: PXL_20201213_024100183.jpg]
>>
>> Nick
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: my first Rivendell -- a 61cm Romulus

[Andrew Turner]

Hey, it's my saddlebag! Hope it's workin' out for ya:) 

On Monday, February 14, 2022 at 9:37:56 AM UTC-6 samwe...@gmail.com wrote:

> Hi all (similar posting at iBOB),
>
> I am reporting on my first Rivendell ever: a 61cm Romulus.
>
> The fit is "nearly great". It's the right ST size, for sure (this is 61cm 
> center to the top of the seat cluster lug, so more like 59cm ctc), and the 
> Noodles are great, though I feel an urge to tweak the stem (maybe a cm or 
> two higher, and after that maybe a cm shorter), but that's hampered by the 
> lovely twine job John did on the bar wrap. Furthermore, I'm riding without 
> any pain, even after ~30 miles yesterday. So maybe this is the right fit 
> for this bike? But on the other hand, I avoided spending any time in the 
> drops... something to chew on.
>
> The 77mm BB drop (and the 175mm crank length) did lead me to have a kinda 
> nasty crank strike (and, judging by marks I saw before, this happened to 
> John as well). I usually ride 170mm cranks, but that's just been a default 
> and not something I've systematically tested before. I feel like the 5mm 
> difference wouldn't have prevented my strike yesterday, so it's probably 
> just got to go on the list of "things I should be more mindful of".
>
> The BB and the rear wheel feel like butter: super low resistance, very 
> easy to spin. The 26-36-48 chainring range feels ~huge~ and I can't imagine 
> using the granny since I'm very unlikely to put a load on it, so I might go 
> through other options.
>
> The "Schmidt original dynamo" (I'm guessing this is some time before they 
> tagged SON on it? it's more of a "barrel" shape than the current "orb"-y 
> ones) has been delivering great light, and I haven't felt any noticeable 
> vibration or other bad side effects. It does feel a bit like overkill to 
> have the dynamo on this bike, though, so when I get it home I ~may~ swap 
> this wheel for a 28 spoke "roadie wheel" acquired long ago that I've been 
> using on my errand bike. However, that's black, and while I'm not too 
> precious about looks, mismatched hub colors ~may~ be where I draw the 
> line... Anyway, it's a functional and welcome luxury in my current context 
> (spending a couple months with a relative, bought a bike on the BOB list to 
> keep in her garage, and will likely take it home with me).
>
> I don't love the look or the action (or the interplay with the fenders) of 
> the sidepulls, so if anyone wants to swap for a canti-Rom, I could be 
> interested... But, long story short, they do the job. The brake levers are 
> great and comfortable, and the barcons are a delight.
>
> The light is a Herrmans H-Black M4 light; it's nice, quite bright, and has 
> a great beam shape, though the body is plastic and I'll be curious to see 
> how it "ages". I also have a B Secuzed tail light mounted to the fender 
> now. The saddlebag is a Dill Pickle; it's fantastic.
>
> That's the news -- happy to be an official member here now, and happy that 
> Riv makes such excellent, timeless bikes!
>
> -Sam McDermott
> Chicago, IL (temporarily in SJC)
>

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[RBW] ISO M950 XTR Front derailleur

[Hugh Smitham]

HI All,

Does anyone have a xtr m950-952 front derailleur 31.8mm clamp,  bottom pull 
they can part with.

Please dm if you do? Thanks

Hugh

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Re: [RBW] Re: Bike route Pt Reyes area?

[luckyturnip]

Appreciate all the recs y’all. 

> On Feb 19, 2022, at 14:06, Collin A  wrote:
> 
> If you want to view the coast, a ride from Laguna Trailhead on the West side 
> of the peninsula to Coast campground is nice and flat, with some gorgeous 
> views and a great spot for a picnic while fully avoiding cars:
> 
> A bit more of a drive though...
> 
> Collin in Sactown
> 
>> On Saturday, February 19, 2022 at 12:40:23 PM UTC-7 Lucky wrote:
>> Short notice but I am looking to take the family riding in the Point Reyes 
>> area tomorrow. Anyone have a nice trail to recommend? The kids sketch out on 
>> anything too technical but dirt/gravel/having to walk occasionally is fine. 
>> Trying to avoid the road as much as possible. Thanks! 
> 
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Re: [RBW] Has anyone tried out their Uncle Ron's Orthopedic Bars?

[Hugh Smitham]

He, he that was me, the clamp size made me pause on snapping up a set. I 
regret not buying them, they were in my cart. I could have just purchased a 
26.0 stem from Simworks and be on the other side of this have vs have not :)

Hugh
LA.

On Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 9:24:23 AM UTC-8 Dee Dee wrote:

> Someone asked the same thing on one of his instagram posts. His response:
> [image: Screen Shot 2022-02-10 at 11.17.24 AM.png]
> Maybe he has some 26mm clamp stems in production to accompany the next 
> batch of bars?
>
> -Danny
>
> On Thu, Feb 10, 2022 at 10:53 AM Den John  wrote:
>
>> Does anyone know why they went for a 26mm clamp rather than 25.4mm? It 
>> seems like there's much more choice
>> in 25.4mm stems (either ahead or quill). 25.4mm would go nicely with a 
>> Nitto V-4 or V-5, then there's much less worry about slipping.
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Johnny
>> On Thursday, 10 February 2022 at 01:22:13 UTC+1 eric...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> @frahm30: I'm working on three builds plus a repair plus a drivetrain 
>>> upgrade! Five bikes in varying stages of... disaster. Sorry to tempt you 
>>> with my Ortho Fresh Bars (Still In Box for maximum health benefits). 
>>>
>>> John, Ben's Cycle has the 26.0 clamp diameter, 190mm quill Technomic 
>>> deluxe in size up to 120mm. If you can abide that lost centimeter check 
>>> 'em here 
>>> 
>>> . 
>>>
>>> On Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 2:05:09 PM UTC-5 John Phillips wrote:
>>>
 I've been trying to find a 130mm Technomic deluxe with a 190mm quill, 
 but it looks like I'll have to use a 120mm Nitto Pearl until I do. I don't 
 need them too high, so fingers crossed.

 John

 On Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 10:10:23 AM UTC-8 Bones wrote:

> Sadly mine are in the shed too, and have not yet seen any use. I 
> attached them to my Clem H on a 12cm Tallux but I haven't finished 
> putting 
> it together. A 26.0 faceplater quill would probably be ideal but I don't 
> know where to find one of those. I've got an extra dirt drop but I 
> assumed 
> that would bring them too close to me. One of those threadless stem 
> adapters would probably work great but I'm not too keen on the 
> aesthetics. 
> I'm not a huge dude and I don't anticipate I'll have any issues with the 
> Tallux. I'll be sure to report back once I get it rolling though.
>
> Bones
> On Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 8:18:25 PM UTC-5 fra...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> Still in the shed? Oh man. Sure you don’t want to just pass them 
>> along? Because I’m in! Haha
>>
>> On Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 4:16:57 PM UTC-8 John Phillips wrote:
>>
>>> "Orthopedic back Bars...for performance applications" 
>>>
>>> That gave me a chuckle.
>>>
>>> John
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 2:14:35 PM UTC-8 eric...@gmail.com 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 John – I haven't tried the bars but have a set in the shed. I seem 
 to recall somewhere Ron recommended adding some friction compound to 
 the 
 stem. Oh, I found it. 

 [image: Screen Shot 2022-02-08 at 5.14.07 PM.png]

 On Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 4:29:32 PM UTC-5 Sam Perez wrote:

> I found that a single bolt dirt drip stem holds okay, I mounted it 
> on a 4 bolt stem it felt more secure, yet to be field tested. 
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Feb 8, 2022, at 12:32 PM, 'John Phillips' via RBW Owners Bunch <
> rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com> wrote:
>
> 
>
> And did you need any friction paste or Loctite in the bar clamp?
>
> John
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[RBW] Re: FS: Sackville Happisack w/roo pouch (Grid Grey) AND Acorn Medium beige Handlebar Bag

['John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch]

what color is the Happisack, grey grid or tan.  The pictures are very small.

John Hawrylak
Woodstown NJ

On Friday, February 18, 2022 at 12:28:14 AM UTC-5 ack...@gmail.com wrote:

> Both lightly used.  Acorn Bag has a little piece of fabric which was sewn 
> on professionally for extra cinching to the stem, which I found really 
> keeps it snug when riding rougher terrain.
> In SF Bay Area, local pickup would be nice 
> $180 shipped CONUS for Happisack 
> $75 shipped CONUS for Acorn
> a c k s f 7 8 gmail
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[RBW] Re: "Riding-a-bicycle Zen"

[Tom Palmer]

Hello all,
I agree Zen can be in anything we do. For me it is about connecting with 
myself in the activity, or inactivity. Fixed gear cycling on road and dirt, 
especially very early or late in the dark is excellent. I also really 
connect by single speed mountain biking on flowy singletrack. Remote bow 
hunting is also a great way to get in the zone. I did not comment on the 
buzzy hub thread, but quiet is good for the zone. I had a very nice Chris 
King MTB hub that I could not stand and an equally nice white Industries 
rando wheelset that were equally annoying. I have been doing more fatbike 
snow rides this winter and no zone in that, at least not yet. Maybe a fixed 
fat drop bar build is in order.
Thanks for sharing,
Tom Palmer
Twin Lake, MI 
On Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 2:19:55 AM UTC-5 John Rinker wrote:

> In a talk called "Zen Reconsidered" 
> , Alan Watts relates a 
> conversation he had with Horace Blyth about sitting meditation (zazen). 
> Just a couple of Zen scholars shooting the breeze, I imagine. The gist, as 
> I understand it, is that those who practice Zen and fixate on sitting 
> meditation miss the whole point of Zen. The practice of Zen can be found in 
> anything we do. Or, to be more precise, in any doing. The most intriguing 
> example Watts (or Blyth) gives is 'riding-a-bicycle Zen'.*
>
> I'm curious, does this resonate with others here? What is your experience 
> of 'riding-a-bicycle Zen'? And, per the 'Buzzy Hubs' thread, does the noise 
> your hub makes detract from or enhance your 'riding-a-bike Zen' experience? 
> ;)
>
> Cheers,
> John
>
> *The reference comes around 1:35:25 in the talk.
>

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[RBW] Re: Bike route Pt Reyes area?

[Collin A]

If you want to view the coast, a ride from Laguna Trailhead on the West 
side of the peninsula to Coast campground is nice and flat, with some 
gorgeous views and a great spot for a picnic while fully avoiding cars:

A bit more of a drive though...

Collin in Sactown

On Saturday, February 19, 2022 at 12:40:23 PM UTC-7 Lucky wrote:

> Short notice but I am looking to take the family riding in the Point Reyes 
> area tomorrow. Anyone have a nice trail to recommend? The kids sketch out 
> on anything too technical but dirt/gravel/having to walk occasionally is 
> fine. Trying to avoid the road as much as possible. Thanks!
>

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Re: [RBW] Bike route Pt Reyes area?

[eddietheflay]

Or maybe this one: Bolinas Ridge Trail. I am not an off roader but ride 
past the entrance on my road bike all the time. Not sure degree of 
difficulty...and it is really close to the northern end of the one that 
goes through SP Taylor:

https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/hike-the-bolinas-ridge-trail.htm

On Saturday, February 19, 2022 at 1:56:49 PM UTC-8 eddietheflay wrote:

> agree with Curtis. this is an old posting from the net but basically 
> accurate. the paved part is great and the dirt part is usually in fine 
> condition:
>
>
> https://www.7x7.com/have-fun-in-the-woods-on-the-cross-marin-trail-1787061925.html
>
> On Saturday, February 19, 2022 at 12:12:24 PM UTC-8 Curtis wrote:
>
>> Hopping on the Cross Marin Bicycle trail at Samuel P Taylor State Park is 
>> fun.  You can ride a few miles along the stream and read about some of the 
>> history of the area.
>>
>> Enjoy,
>>
>> Curtis
>>
>> On Sat, Feb 19, 2022, 11:40 AM  wrote:
>>
>>> Short notice but I am looking to take the family riding in the Point 
>>> Reyes area tomorrow. Anyone have a nice trail to recommend? The kids sketch 
>>> out on anything too technical but dirt/gravel/having to walk occasionally 
>>> is fine. Trying to avoid the road as much as possible. Thanks!
>>>
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Re: [RBW] Bike route Pt Reyes area?

[eddietheflay]

agree with Curtis. this is an old posting from the net but basically 
accurate. the paved part is great and the dirt part is usually in fine 
condition:

https://www.7x7.com/have-fun-in-the-woods-on-the-cross-marin-trail-1787061925.html

On Saturday, February 19, 2022 at 12:12:24 PM UTC-8 Curtis wrote:

> Hopping on the Cross Marin Bicycle trail at Samuel P Taylor State Park is 
> fun.  You can ride a few miles along the stream and read about some of the 
> history of the area.
>
> Enjoy,
>
> Curtis
>
> On Sat, Feb 19, 2022, 11:40 AM  wrote:
>
>> Short notice but I am looking to take the family riding in the Point 
>> Reyes area tomorrow. Anyone have a nice trail to recommend? The kids sketch 
>> out on anything too technical but dirt/gravel/having to walk occasionally 
>> is fine. Trying to avoid the road as much as possible. Thanks!
>>
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Re: [RBW] Bike route Pt Reyes area?

[Curtis McKenzie]

Hopping on the Cross Marin Bicycle trail at Samuel P Taylor State Park is
fun.  You can ride a few miles along the stream and read about some of the
history of the area.

Enjoy,

Curtis

On Sat, Feb 19, 2022, 11:40 AM  wrote:

> Short notice but I am looking to take the family riding in the Point Reyes
> area tomorrow. Anyone have a nice trail to recommend? The kids sketch out
> on anything too technical but dirt/gravel/having to walk occasionally is
> fine. Trying to avoid the road as much as possible. Thanks!
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[RBW] Re: FS: Parts, Racks, Bags, etc.

[ant ritchey]

PMed for the Tektro's

On Sunday, February 13, 2022 at 2:01:04 PM UTC-8 Drw wrote:

> Hi All, 
> selling off a few things. Prices do not include shipping. Happy to do 
> discounts on multiple item purchases.  photos HERE 
> 
> .  
>
> *Tubus Cargo rack*- this is the powdercoated version, not stainless. Good 
> shape, but some light scuffs. It only ever had a saddlebag that rested on 
> it. *50$*
>
> *Microshift FD*- this worked on a triple. comes with 31.8 clamp, but it's 
> a braze on derailleur, so you can swap it for 28.6. * 20$*
>
> *Tektro cr720 cantilever brake set-* one bike's worth. a little dirty, 
> but ill clean them up a bit. 30$ 
>
> *Dia Compe SS6 *short pull levers. some shellac residue- *18$*
>
> *Nitto Tallux stem*- 100mm extension. 25.4 clamp. Excellent condition. 
> *55$*
>
> *MKS Touring pedals*- *12$*
>
> *Rivendell Sackville saddlesack Small*- this is a little different than 
> the one they currently sell. Olive green. great shape- *95$*
>
> *Jandd handlebar bag-* bartender style bag in pink. one scuff on the 
> bottom. *- 25$*
>
> *Gyes Leather saddle*- similar shape to a brooks b69, but unsprung. 
> Quality is closer to that of the VO leather saddles. excellent condition 
> *40$*
>
> *Crane bell-* free with another purchase.
>
> Ive listed the following items before, and i'd like to move them along. 
> Feel free to make me offers on these. 
>
> *Nemo Hornet 1p tent*- this has been my go to tent for the last 2 years 
> whenever im alone. But camping alone has become pretty rare, so this has 
> only seen somewhere between 15-20 nights of use. its super light, 
> freestanding, roomy for 1, easy to setup and solid. It fits in the 
> outershell bag without the poles. includes tent, fly, poles, stakes and 
> original bags, and tyvek footprint info here 
> .
>
> *Six moon designs lunar solo*- info here 
> . This is brand new. 
> I tested it out one night in my backyard. It has been factory seam sealed 
> (+35$). it is the current silpoly version which is arguably better. It uses 
> a trekking pole or a smaller pole you can buy from SMD or other places that 
> do the single wall tent thing. It can squash down to the size of a large 
> nalgene.   **this is being sold as it was purchased and does not include 
> stakes or a pole* *
>
> *-Nitto B904 Bullmoose- *threadless, mounted but never ridden.
>
>
> Thanks for looking,
> Drew, LA
>

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[RBW] Bike route Pt Reyes area?

[luckyturnip]

Short notice but I am looking to take the family riding in the Point Reyes area 
tomorrow. Anyone have a nice trail to recommend? The kids sketch out on 
anything too technical but dirt/gravel/having to walk occasionally is fine. 
Trying to avoid the road as much as possible. Thanks!

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[RBW] Re: WTB Nitto Water Bottle Cage

[Corwin]

David -

You got a good deal. Jan wants $79 for them (plus shipping) 
.
 
I have paid $80 in the past.

Namaste,


Corwin

On Friday, February 18, 2022 at 7:27:46 AM UTC-8 cycli...@gmail.com wrote:

> Last year I took a friend to visit Topanga Creek Outfitters, a unique bike 
> shop in the L.A. area.  While we were there I thought I would buy something 
> to help support the shop.  I ran across a shelf in the back with some Nitto 
> stuff and grabbed an R bottle cage without looking at the price tag (hidden 
> under a layer of dust).  It wasn't till I went to pay for it that I was hit 
> with sticker shock.  $75 for a water bottle cage? Yikes.  I figured I'd dip 
> into some of that stimulus money the government was giving out and 
> splurge.  Given the amount of dust that had collected on top of the box, I 
> figured those cages had been sitting around while and at that price would 
> be sitting around awhile longer, so I helped them move one.  I have to say 
> that it does look nice on my Hillborne.
>
> David
>
> On Friday, February 18, 2022 at 7:08:27 AM UTC-8 rsb...@msn.com wrote:
>
>> Anybody have a couple Nitto R model cages they aren't using? I need a 
>> couple for a Roadeo I just bought.
>> thanks
>> RIchard
>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: New Craigslist/others thread

[Marty Gierke, Stewartstown PA]

Yeah, maybe too good a deal. It was sold before I could make the call. 
Someone here snag it? I had a 64 QB a while back, but it always felt just a 
little too tall for me. Fun bike though. 

Marty

On Friday, February 18, 2022 at 9:38:45 PM UTC-5 Jay Lonner wrote:

> That QB is a good deal! I’ve been swapping messages with the seller, who 
> runs a bike shop. It’s a consignment sale, which he says is a cash-only 
> deal. Not really feasible for me, being on the opposite coast, but I’d be 
> surprised if he couldn’t find a local buyer.
>
> Jay Lonner
> Bellingham, WA
>
> Sent from my Atari 400
>
> On Feb 18, 2022, at 4:37 PM, Eric Marth  wrote:
>
> 61cm Quickbeam, $1,100 in Cream Ridge, NJ
>
>
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/362753662336585/?ref=search_code=marketplace_search_story_type=post
> On Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at 9:56:57 PM UTC-5 maxcr wrote:
>
>> Someone must be looking for this one, 62 hunq!: 
>>
>> https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/d/berkeley-rivendell-hunqapillar-62/7446589184.html
>> On Monday, February 14, 2022 at 11:07:45 AM UTC-5 Johnny Alien wrote:
>>
>>> I am so shocked that's still available.
>>>
>>> On Monday, February 14, 2022 at 10:40:29 AM UTC-5 Caroline Golum wrote:
>>>
 I do not need another 52cm Riv mixte but I am seriously, seriously 
 tempted to inquire about that Glorius. 

 On Monday, February 14, 2022 at 8:03:56 AM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com 
 wrote:

> Yeah, Mike! I continue to look at these pictures and think about 
> Lyle's Rambouillet quite a lot. 
>
> On Monday, February 14, 2022 at 1:28:31 AM UTC-5 Mike Godwin wrote:
>
>> Wow that is a cool art project! Just lovely.
>>
>> Mike SLO CA
>>
>> On Friday, January 28, 2022 at 5:42:41 AM UTC-8 eric...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> No relation to seller but an exquisite 62cm Rambouillet in San 
>>> Francisco. Lots more pictures on instagram. 
>>>
>>> https://www.instagram.com/p/CZP662ePJRl/
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *FOR SALE $1850“When you can’t find the barn, make the barn 
>>> find!”I’ve been in a lot of barns and not once have I found a Rene 
>>> Herse 
>>> covered in cob webs or a Routens hanging from the rafters. Rather than 
>>> die 
>>> waiting I decided to have a go at making my own 6 years ago.Lots of 
>>> international eBay purchases, de-anodizing, patination, dremeling and 
>>> head 
>>> scratching transformed this 62cm Rivendell Rambouillet into my French 
>>> barn 
>>> find/American Rat Rod fantasy.This was my forever bike, but I find 
>>> myself 
>>> needing to pay bills while I’m in Cal Fire academy. This bike has taken 
>>> me 
>>> across the Sierra and through the vineyards of Chianti. Works as a 
>>> daily 
>>> driver, L’eroica limo and country camper.PLEASE look at all the juicy 
>>> detailed photos and descriptions in the highlights section of my 
>>> profile.*
>>>
>>> [image: Screen Shot 2022-01-28 at 8.31.41 AM.png][image: Screen 
>>> Shot 2022-01-28 at 8.32.20 AM.png][image: Screen Shot 2022-01-28 at 
>>> 8.32.28 AM.png][image: Screen Shot 2022-01-28 at 8.32.45 AM.png]
>>>
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[RBW] WTB Sunxcd 44 and /or 28 tooth chain ring

[Robert Blunt]

Hello Riv folks,
Probably a long shot but I am on the look out for Sunxcd chainrings. I have
48s, 30s, and 34s, but the 46, 44, and 28 tooth ring supply appears to be
drying up. If anyone has any they are not using and are willing to part
with, let me know.
Best,
Robert
Pennington, NJ

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[RBW] Re: FS: Soma Sparrow 52cm silver handlebars

[eddietheflay]

now $45. reply to eddie dot flayer at att dot net

On Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 10:34:21 AM UTC-8 eddietheflay wrote:

> look better right side up:
>
> https://www.vcjshop.top/ProductDetail.aspx?iid=297217287=57.88
>
> Now $50 shipped.
>
> On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 3:06:41 PM UTC-8 eddietheflay wrote:
>
>> Please respond to eddie dot flayer at att dot net
>>
>> Next to new with a couple of minor scratches where levers were installed.
>>
>> Like this:
>>
>>
>> https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/product/soma-handlebar-sparrow-3317?page=2=977
>>
>> $55 net to me will get them shipped to you.
>>
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Hunqapillar, 62, complete, dynamo—$2600

[larson....@gmail.com]

If I had not just finished building up my first Rivendell, an Appaloosa, I 
would be all over this. The Hunqapillar is a really cool bike, and may just 
have the coolest head badge ever. Good luck with the sale!

On Friday, February 18, 2022 at 6:24:24 PM UTC-6 Applegate wrote:

> [image: IMG_8197.jpeg]
> “A wooly mammoth of a bicycle.”
>
> Hello folks. I’ve overdone the bicycles again, and am cutting one out. 
> It’s a Hunq, and it will be a sad day to see it go. I used this as a 
> heavy-duty town bike, with mega grocery hauls and big Lake Merritt picnic 
> duty, but it is made for much more fun than that, like expedition-grade 
> off-road bike touring.
>
> Google Photos 
>
> It has a Shimano dynamo front hub (!) but I’m planning to keep the lights 
> so as to keep the price down a bit, and since not everybody has the same 
> taste in those anyway.
>
> —Rivendell Silver Crankset, 42x28 w/pretty guard
> —Soma Shikoro 48mm tires
> —2x10 Deore Xt drivetrain
> —Shimano dynamo FH, Velocity RH, on Atlas rims (Rich Lesnik built front)
> —Nitto Tallux stem
> —Nitto Billie bars
> —Paul Cantis, Touring + Neo-Retro (set up opposite front/back config as 
> "typical" just cuz; please do not email me JUST to say these are backwards.)
> —Shimano Dura-Ace bar-end shifters set up as thumbies
> —Dia-compe brake levers
> —Riv fancy cork grips
>
> Add $50 for the Brooks (I can give you brown or black)
> Add $60 for the Nitto seatpost (I'll include a Kalloy S65 copy in its 
> place)
> Add $50 for the MKS/Riv Monarch/Grip King pedals (I'll include standard 
> platform pedals)
>
>
> I'm 6'0" with longer-than-the-statistical-average legs for my height. 
> Saddle height there is about 79cm.
>
>
> I'm in Berkeley, and would like to prioritize local pickup, but shipping 
> via Bikeflights + $95 for Blue Heron (LBS) to professionally pack it is 
> also an option. I don't currently have a bike box in which to pack it up 
> myself.
>
>
> Thanks for your consideration,
> Alex Applegate
> Berkeley, CA
>
>
>
>
>
> Per Riv/Cyclofiend (thanks Jim) 
> http://www.cyclofiend.com/Images/rbw/pdf/original_hunaqbook_pdf.pdf:
>
> The benefit of the expanded frame is higher handlebars easier, and so, 
> more comfort. That’s important and desirable on any bike, and super 
> important on one for touring.
>
> The Hunqapillar frame is an interesting mix of materials and people behind 
> it. It's our design, everything down to the last micro-detail. It’s made in 
> Taiwan by a team of builders trained by Tetsu Ishigaki, of Toyo. The main 
> tubes are super- expensive Japanese Kaisei 8630 heat-treated. The seat- and 
> chainstays are perfectly good Taiwan CrMo. The fork is made in Japan by 
> Tetsu Ishigaki at Toyo.
>
> Rear Spacing is 135mm—normal for touring and mountain bikes, and that 
> gives you access to about a million rear hubs.
>
> The 58 and 62, have extra top tubes, for extra strength. The 48 and 54 
> don’t need them, because their head tubes are shorter, so the frames are 
> already well-triangulated.
>
> All sizes have clearance for 2.2-inch tires, which is big enough for 
> anything except downhill racing.
>

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[RBW] Re: "Riding-a-bicycle Zen"

[Surlyprof]

I just re-read Eugen Herrigel's "Zen and the Art of Archery" 
 
the other day (one of my favorites).  That, and Thich Nhat Hanh's 
meditations on dishwashing 
, are two of 
the best things I've read on understanding Zen in the context of a common 
activity.  Now I'm going to be pondering this on my next ride.  Thanks for 
raising the topic.


John

On Friday, February 11, 2022 at 11:19:55 PM UTC-8 John Rinker wrote:

> In a talk called "Zen Reconsidered" 
> , Alan Watts relates a 
> conversation he had with Horace Blyth about sitting meditation (zazen). 
> Just a couple of Zen scholars shooting the breeze, I imagine. The gist, as 
> I understand it, is that those who practice Zen and fixate on sitting 
> meditation miss the whole point of Zen. The practice of Zen can be found in 
> anything we do. Or, to be more precise, in any doing. The most intriguing 
> example Watts (or Blyth) gives is 'riding-a-bicycle Zen'.*
>
> I'm curious, does this resonate with others here? What is your experience 
> of 'riding-a-bicycle Zen'? And, per the 'Buzzy Hubs' thread, does the noise 
> your hub makes detract from or enhance your 'riding-a-bike Zen' experience? 
> ;)
>
> Cheers,
> John
>
> *The reference comes around 1:35:25 in the talk.
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[RBW] Re: WTB Choco-moose

[James M]

Thanks, everyone.  Very appreciative of the info and offers!

James

On Saturday, February 19, 2022 at 8:19:26 AM UTC-5 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY 
wrote:

> Lean times allover could free up my choco-mooses. They're great on my 
> Clem, but it's currently wearing moosey-mooses. What say $180, pickupable 
> in North Brooklyn or the UWS, or anywhere in between (midway of the GW?)
> -Kai
>
> On Friday, February 18, 2022 at 2:45:45 PM UTC-5 mcgr...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Even though I'm going to give my Ron's Ortho bars another shot on my Hunq 
>> with a longer stem, I really want to try out the Choco-moose bars.  Anybody 
>> have a set they want to let go of?  Preferably in the NY/NJ area so we 
>> don't have to deal with shipping, which I assume will be a bear...
>>
>> James
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: FS: Sackville Happisack w/roo pouch (Grid Grey) AND Acorn Medium beige Handlebar Bag

[Alex K]

Acorn is sold, Happisack still available.
Make me a legit offer and I'll likely accept 
a c k s f 7 8 gmail

On Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 9:28:14 PM UTC-8 Alex K wrote:

> Both lightly used.  Acorn Bag has a little piece of fabric which was sewn 
> on professionally for extra cinching to the stem, which I found really 
> keeps it snug when riding rougher terrain.
> In SF Bay Area, local pickup would be nice 
> $180 shipped CONUS for Happisack 
> $75 shipped CONUS for Acorn
> a c k s f 7 8 gmail
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[RBW] Re: WTB Choco-moose

[Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY]

Lean times allover could free up my choco-mooses. They're great on my Clem, 
but it's currently wearing moosey-mooses. What say $180, pickupable in 
North Brooklyn or the UWS, or anywhere in between (midway of the GW?)
-Kai

On Friday, February 18, 2022 at 2:45:45 PM UTC-5 mcgr...@gmail.com wrote:

> Even though I'm going to give my Ron's Ortho bars another shot on my Hunq 
> with a longer stem, I really want to try out the Choco-moose bars.  Anybody 
> have a set they want to let go of?  Preferably in the NY/NJ area so we 
> don't have to deal with shipping, which I assume will be a bear...
>
> James
>

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[RBW] Re: WTB Choco-moose

[Roberta]

I LOVED them on my Joe Appaloosa.

If I needed to buy these new, I’d get them from Riv to support them during 
these lean times. 
 

On Friday, February 18, 2022 at 2:45:45 PM UTC-5 mcgr...@gmail.com wrote:

> Even though I'm going to give my Ron's Ortho bars another shot on my Hunq 
> with a longer stem, I really want to try out the Choco-moose bars.  Anybody 
> have a set they want to let go of?  Preferably in the NY/NJ area so we 
> don't have to deal with shipping, which I assume will be a bear...
>
> James
>

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