[RBW] Re: My First Riv! A Romulus.

[Amit Singh]

Congratulations !!! 

Wishing you tailwinds, and many, many years of happy riding!

On Monday, August 23, 2021 at 10:34:54 AM UTC-7 mrb wrote:

> From the collection of the legendary Larry Black!
>
> [image: IMG_7660.JPG.jpeg]

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[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Bullmoose, Fillet Brazed

[Amit Singh]

beautifully shot 

On Sunday, July 18, 2021 at 7:26:03 AM UTC-7 Daniel Jackson wrote:

> $170 shipped. 
> New condition. Such a beauty.
> Photo attached.
>
> Thanks!
> Daniel
>

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[RBW] Re: Just Because Pics

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Beautiful !!! 

On Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 10:05:54 AM UTC-8, truegolden wrote:
>
>
> [image: Image]
>
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[RBW] Re: Act of Thoughtfulness

[Amit Singh]

Paul,

Thank you for sharing with us. This is what I most miss about the Riv group!

On Monday, February 24, 2020 at 2:17:57 PM UTC-8, truegolden wrote:
>
>
> About once I month I cycle about 10 miles each way up north of me to help 
> an elderly friend.
>
> On a particularly busy stretch of road
> with a 40mph speed limit 
> (but most do at least 50)
> the few cyclists that pass that way get upon the sidewalk for about a 
> quarter of a mile to avoid risking life and limb.
>
> One fairly large upheaval in the sidewalk is frustrating and it helps to 
> cross it slowly to avoid a jolt or possibly damage to the front wheel.
>
> It must have been a fellow cyclist that kindly came up with this solution 
> shown in the pic.
>
> That person's thoughtfulness impressed me and I wanted to share it.
>
> I crossed that way today and snapped the  pic.
>
> A couple months back I left a note saying thanks.
>
> I hope the mini ramp builder saw the note.
>
> Paul in Dallas
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte

[Amit Singh]

Just a quick update for everyone.

I mounted an Ursus Jumbo Double Leg Kickstand on the Mixte and so far it 
works extremely well.

I've also ordered the Hamax Caress Rear Child Bike Seat (for rack), which 
arrives tomorrow, and am looking forward to it. The only bummer is that he 
isn't as close to me as I would like... it's so nice when we are right up 
in the cockpit viewing the world together.

+++

The reason I went with the Hamax Caress Rear Child Bike Seat is because:

1) It is more traditional looking -- I think traffic respects people with 
child seats and want to provide the most well-known example to drivers.

2) In the event of a fall, it provides more coverage - protecting precious 
cargo. The Yepp Minis look as though the passenger is more vulnerable.

3) It was amongst the most highly rated; and one reputable website with 
experienced real-world riders placed it above the Yepp.

+++

Are there other logistics I should be aware of? Do I need to get a pool 
noodle and secure it to the bike seat to ensure cars give me 3 feet?

Also, thank you all for the generous offers to send me stuff and also for 
the wonderful guidance.

As the little one matures, I am looking forward to going on more adventures 
together. So far, he loves riding with me on the bicycle. I think it's his 
favorite thing to do :)

Amit


On Monday, October 7, 2019 at 7:56:39 PM UTC-7, Coal Bee Rye Anne wrote:
>
> I haven’t transitioned to a rear child seat yet and still have some use 
> left in our Yepp mini front.  I also don’t own a huge Rosco mixte (somewhat 
> regrettably... I chose a 65cm Clem H instead for a few reasons but kind of 
> wish I had both, though they sold so quickly I’d have missed out anyway.) 
>
> But having recently pulled out the Clem H for fall riding I just tried to 
> mount a pletscher twin leg only to find two issues: 
>
> It does not clear a 29x2.2 (continental mountain king) and the thickness 
> of the kickstand plate did it allow the base of the double kickstand to sit 
> flush. 
>
> So the pletscher went back on the bike it started with and the stock 
> single leg went back on the Clem and all is well. 
>
> Assuming you have similar clearances on the Rosco it’ll likely depend in 
> tire size which stand you’ll need.  I know the incoming Gus Boots-Willsen 
> compensates for tire clearance with an offset bolt hole in the kickstand 
> plate but I’ve just learned the limitations of the pletscher twin legger 
> and will keep it on bikes with sub 2” rubber. 
>
> Best, 
> Brian Cole 
> Lawrenceville NJ

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[RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte

[Amit Singh]

About to put a rear kid’s bike seat on mine. 

Do you suggest frame mounted or rack mounted?

Also, what kind of kickstand is the most weight bearing and most stable to load 
/ unload?

There will be precious cargo aboard and I want to avoid any mishaps.

Thanks in advance for your guidance!

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[RBW] Re: Ride Report, Brothers in CA

[Amit Singh]

Fantastic ride report. I'm sure you've inspired lots of people to visit 
California and take your same route ... and hopefully encouraging others to 
post pictures and ride reports of their own local treasures to share with 
all.

Well done, and thank you for posting.

Amit

On Sunday, February 17, 2019 at 7:40:02 PM UTC-8, lambbo wrote:
>
> For years now I've been ogling the photos shared here of rides in the SF 
> area, and thinking about how I could make my way out there with a Rivendell 
> to do some climbing and have ocean views and not freeze to death...an 
> escape from Brooklyn was necessary.  
> In early December I asked the group for suggestions on a 3 day loop from 
> SF heading north... I was finally planning a trip out to see my brother and 
> have a little adventure.  
> There were lots of options, and we took a bit from a number of routes the 
> list shared; we started by taking the ferry to Vallejo and continuing up to 
> St.Helena, then heading up and over to Tomales, and finally back to SF 
> along rt. 1.
>
> A week before the ride I went around to some local bike shops and 
> eventually, at 718 Cycles, found a bike box to pack my Roadini into for the 
> flight. I've never done this, but I'm an artist and have packed a lot of 
> artwork, so I approached it like that...foam and zip-ties all around.  I 
> also watched a Rinko video by Jan Heine, which was really useful.   I have 
> the MKS Rinko pedal system on my Roadini, which made packing and setting 
> back up that much easier (being able to pop the pedals off without a wrench 
> is also great for saving space in the hallway to our apartment).  Alaskan 
> Air took it as a checked bag for no extra fee! When I arrived, I pulled the 
> bike out of the box, put the bars, wheels, and seat back on, popped on my 
> pedals, and was off in under 10 minutes! 
>
> My brother is in better shape than I am, and rides a delightfully light 
> weight Cad12 aluminum road machine, so I knew we would need to plan the 
> trip with days short enough that I could handle the climbing, and that he 
> could stay comfortable his plastic saddle. I only have a small saddlesac 
> for my Roadini, and my bro has a small RoadRunner bag, so we decided not to 
> camp.  Short credit card tour; there are definitely folks who have ridden 
> this exact route, about 150 miles, in one day. But we wanted to have fun 
> and hang out, which we did!
>
> 1 
> We started with 48 easy, relatively flat, miles on day one, keeping a 
> comfortable 16 mph average and just enjoying the beautiful warmth and new 
> surroundings as we cruised up the not-so pretty Nappy-Vallejo Highway for 
> some less comfortable but still beautiful miles (lots of traffic, none of 
> it cyclists) before getting onto the Silverado Trail, which really was 
> incredible.  Less traffic and many little side roads to explore, most 
> leading to spectacular vineyards.  We stayed on this route until 
> 'Zinfendel', essentially the outskirts of St Helena, where we had our 
> little B  After chatting with the groundskeeper for a while, who gave us 
> a bottle of the owner's wine, we ditched our bikes and went into town, and 
> had one of the best pasta dishes I've ever had anywhere in the world 
> (Spaghetti with a parmesan-broth sauce over meatballs) and some stellar 
> wine.  I understand now why people go to Napa. 
>
> 2 
> The next day it was raining, but we were prepared with rain-kit.  I should 
> point out that I'm a wool-sweater, cotton t-shirt kind of rider, I don't 
> usually go for 'kit', but my brother is into it and, partly in excitement 
> about this trip, got me a Rapha winter jacket, and I got myself a Rapha 
> rain jacket (both on 60% off), and combined with my Rapha bib shorts which 
> I always wear on long rides, I was really comfortable through many showers 
> and even what felt like some hail, and everything fit easily into my jersey 
> pocket for the next weather change.  I still prefer a sweater for 
> breathability, but wouldn't it be nice if it fit in your back pocket, and 
> had it's own back pockets? ...thus I've been convinced of some 'kit'. 
> Especially the rain jacket - it's made for biking in the rain, and, thus, 
> is well suited for biking in the rain.  Anyways, we set out of St. Helena 
> to tackle our first real climb, and one of the biggest climbs I've done in 
> a long long time, over Spring Mountain road.  According to my altimeter, we 
> climbed about 2000 ft in 5 miles.  I know for you Californians that 
> probably just sounds like a normal 'hill', but here NYC we have the 
> Williamsburg Bridge and Bear Mountain, and that's about it, so my average 
> long ride doesn't have more than 3500ft climbing total.  I really enjoyed 
> the long climb in the rain, with huge evergreens coming up from below the 
> side of the road, so we could only see them from the center up, and 
> vineyards along the the 

[RBW] Which 26.8 Seat Post Has Most Setback?

[Amit Singh]

I’d like to run the Nitto S-84 (27.2) in the huge mixte to allow for more room 
between the seat and bars but it doesn’t fit. 

Which 26.8 seatpost has the most setback?

Thanks,

Amit

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[RBW] Re: Things I wish Rivendell still sold..

[Amit Singh]

- Books! I miss the book selection that was at Bike Book and Hatchet. I'd 
love to somehow see this brought back. The Riv Monthly Book Club? Once a 
month, a book from Riv is delivered to us along with a written thing on who 
selected the book and why they like it, and why we should read it. Would be 
fantastic. I'd gladly sign up now for this.
- Pakistani Goat Skin Padded Riding Gloves - (whoa they have them back now. 
yay!)
- El Duke's Degreaser (seems perpetually sold out)
- Grey Grid line of bags. Specifically, the Large Grey Grid Bag (if anyone 
has one they'd like to sell, please message me off list!)
- Wooly Warm Socks
- The super excellent merino wool shirts that would fit tall and have thumb 
holes. Best second layer riding shirt ever. I let a shivering person on a 
brevet borrow mine and they enjoyed it so much that they refused to return 
it :(
- Chambray shirts
- Seersucker shirts
- 70's African Funk Instructional or Fun Videos (compliments of Jay Ritchey)

On Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at 5:56:32 AM UTC-8, phil k wrote:
>
> Thanks Bill,
>
> The reason I was looking for a smaller version of Huge Rosco MTN Mixte 
> were precisely 4 (more aesthetic) reasons:
>
> 1.) Uses Hunq fork instead of Joe fork for larger tires
> 2.) The Hunq fork is can fit the Nitto 32f mini front rack which i already 
> have
> 3.) The seat stay cluster is much nicer on the HRMM
> 4.) I like the color better of the HRMM
>
> Till then, I'm probably going to keep my eyes peeled for the 
> yellowish-green CLEM L. Or wait to see what Riv puts out next.
>
> Phil Kim
> Arlington, VA
>
> On Monday, November 26, 2018 at 2:53:58 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>>
>> phil k indicated he wished Rivendell would sell him a MMMNAARMBST.
>>
>> For those who aren't familiar with the acronym, MMMNAARMBST stands for 
>> Medium Mountain Mixte (Not Actually A Real Mixte) Brand Step Through.
>>
>> phil, if you are sincerely wanting to purchase something like that, I did 
>> offer up my MMMNAARMBST earlier this year.  Search FS: Medium Mountain 
>> Mixte--You choose my adventure again!"
>>
>>
>> If you want to talk me out of that bike, I'll stick to the price I was 
>> offering when I listed it.  PM me if you want to discuss it.  I think 
>> you'll find photos in the thread.
>>
>> Bill Lindsay
>> El Cerrito, CA
>>
>>
>>
>> On Monday, November 26, 2018 at 10:01:47 AM UTC-8, phil k wrote:
>>>
>>> I never had a chance to buy it, but I wish Riv made the Rosco Mtn Miixte 
>>> in a size 55cm. I really love the big ones that came out.
>>>
>>

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[RBW] FS: Huge Roscoe Step-through FFHS

[Amit Singh]

Hey Marty. I’ll take it!

Could you send me your payment details?

Thank you,

Amit

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[RBW] WTB : Sackville SaddleSack Large : Grey Grid

[Amit Singh]

Hello Riv Fam -

I'm wondering if a friend amongst us has a Sackville SadleSack Large : Grey 
Grid laying around that I could use.

Please message me off list if you have one that I can purchase from you.

Many thanks!

Amit

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[RBW] Re: WTT :: 68cm Quickbeam for Huge Rosco Mixte

[Amit Singh]

Clem Low = Thumbs Up ! :)

I like the wheely long wheelbase ... oh gawd. I'm becoming a corny dad 
already.

On Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 9:00:44 PM UTC-7, Kainalu V. wrote:
>
> The huge Rosco is an amazing bike, as is a 68 Quickbeam, best of luck 
> finding a trade. Curious how you feel about the big Clem low, not that I've 
> got one to trade, but what makes you want the Rosco step through 
> specifically? I've got a 65 Clem high and the Rosco, I take my kids on 
> both. The Rosco can do anything, there's no argument that it's the greatest 
> bike ever made for us upper outliers. It's good looking and better riding. 
> But, for kid hauling specifically, the Clem's even longer wheelbase is 
> phenomenal. So my advice (not that you're asking) is get that Rosco!, but 
> should that not work out, the Clem's there waiting. 
> Parenting rules! Enjoy.
> -Kai 
> BKNY 

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[RBW] Re: WTT :: 68cm Quickbeam for Huge Rosco Mixte

[Amit Singh]

Here's the Quickbeam in its current iteration:

https://flic.kr/p/KNdj7G

It's a lovely bicycle. I really, really enjoy riding it, and I hope the 
next rider will too.

On Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 7:08:31 PM UTC-7, Amit Singh wrote:
>
> Friends,
>
> After spending some time with Manny this weekend and being encouraged by 
> his enthusiasm, I am looking to trade my 68cm Quickbeam for a Huge Rosco 
> Mixte.
>
> We are currently 7 months pregnant - and with a kiddo on the way - I would 
> like to have an easier time including the little one on some bicycle 
> adventures.
>
> A few photos of the Quickbeam follow at this link:
>
> https://flic.kr/s/aHsjzSVDH4
>
> Many thanks!
>
> Amit
>

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[RBW] WTT :: 68cm Quickbeam for Huge Rosco Mixte

[Amit Singh]

Friends,

After spending some time with Manny this weekend and being encouraged by 
his enthusiasm, I am looking to trade my 68cm Quickbeam for a Huge Rosco 
Mixte.

We are currently 7 months pregnant - and with a kiddo on the way - I would 
like to have an easier time including the little one on some bicycle 
adventures.

A few photos of the Quickbeam follow at this link:

https://flic.kr/s/aHsjzSVDH4

Many thanks!

Amit

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Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Protovelo

[Amit Singh]

Is this Esteban's old protovelo? The raw steel on the original clear coat 
paint job was unbelievably cool.

On Monday, 13 February 2017 11:41:19 UTC-8, Justin Schoop wrote:
>
> Priorities.
>
>
> Sold.
>

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[RBW] Re: NAHBS Rivendell Owner's Bunch/iBOB Social Ride--Sat 2/27 5:30pm

[Amit Singh]

See y'all there!

Amit

On Thursday, 11 February 2016 09:18:11 UTC-8, Jeremy Till wrote:
>
> Hey Folks-
>
> Just bought my tickets for NAHBS, definitely getting excited about this 
> event!  As a resident of Sacramento, I thought I'd organize a meetup for my 
> friends on the Rivendell Owner's Bunch and Internet-BOB group, and share 
> some of the fun stuff about living and riding in Sac.  Towards that end, 
> how does this sound?
>
> Rivendell Owner's Bunch/iBOB Social Ride
> A short ride at a social pace, at most 1 hour long
> Meet: 5-5:30pm at Capitol Garage Restaurant & Bar 
> , corner of 15th & K St, just next to the 
> Convention Center. 
> End: New Helvetia Brewing Company , 18th & 
> Broadway (south end of Midtown, north end of Upper Land Park, easy biking 
> distance back to Midtown, Downtown, Amtrak, etc.)
>
> I'll try to get to Capitol Garage around 5, so people who need respite 
> from the show floor can join me there for a pre-ride pint, and we'll get 
> rolling around 5:30.  We'll take an easy ride along the river, around to 
> New Helvetia, my local watering hole, where they brew many fine ales and 
> lagers.  Social pace, no drop, everyone welcome, etc. etc. 
>
> I know there's numerous other social events planned for that evening and 
> the whole weekend, so my intention is to make a relatively casual event so 
> people can come and go as they please.  Say hi at the meetup, come for all 
> or none of the ride, meet us at New Helvetia, whatever.  If there's still a 
> good group sticking around at New Helvetia, we can retire to my place which 
> is very close to there, and my wife has offered to grill us up some grub. 
>
> If this sounds like fun, please RSVP so I have a rough idea of count. If 
> we're a significant crowd, I'll warn the businesses of incoming bike nerds. 
>  If you need to borrow a bike, PM me with your size and I'll see what I can 
> do.  
>
> See you soon,
>
> Jeremy
>

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[RBW] Re: Happy Valentine's Day

[Amit Singh]

Man. Can't believe this post hasn't gotten any love! 

On Sunday, 14 February 2016 10:11:05 UTC-8, Amit Singh wrote:
>
> https://flic.kr/p/goZ28E

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[RBW] Happy Valentine's Day

[Amit Singh]

https://flic.kr/p/goZ28E

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[RBW] New Bike Day!

[Amit Singh]

Hi Everyone!

Here's a cheerful story. Please give a warm welcome to my dear friend Dan Woods!

Dan first moved to California and sold his car 3 years back - so he's been a 
full time bicycle commuter and loves to ride in general. He currently rides an 
aluminum frame "Motobecane" that's too big for him, a hand-me-down that was 
originally purchased on BikesDirect.com. He loves his bicycle dearly, despite 
problems with everything ranging from brakes, crankset, headset, handlebars, 
brakes and shifters, etc. We did a complete overhaul and replaced everything on 
his bike 6 months ago.

A few days ago I saw the message re: Bleriot for Sale posted by Eric Norris. I 
contacted Eric on behalf of Dan and asked him if the bicycle was still 
available, worked out pricing and pitched the idea to Dan, who was all for it.

Dan and I drove to Eric's house yesterday to check out the Bleriot. It was the 
first time Dan had ridden a quality bicycle. He pushed off, rode a while and 
returned with a smile on his face like he wasn't sure what just happened - was 
he supposed to feel this good on a bicycle? Was this too good to be true? 
Should he even be smiling or take this moment for reflection and be serious? It 
was awkward. And joyous to behold.

While Dan was riding this bicycle it looked like the bike and him were made for 
each other - it was BANG ON PERFECT. Wow. We made a few quick adjustments to 
the saddle and handlebar height, took a tour of Eric's incredible bicycle 
collection (phew, maybe the nicest bicycles I've ever seen in one place!), 
settled on payment and drove back. I was going to drop Dan off to his apartment 
but he asked if we could go back to my house so he could ride home. I obliged, 
gladly.

After a few fender adjustments, reinflating the rear tire and a quick seat post 
adjustment he was on his way.

Dan's text messages to me over the last 12 hours are:

"Amazing#!!!:%/6/=%/" "So fast. So smooth" "Serious style"

I asked him if he was going to sleep with his bicycle and he told me "That's 
None of Your Business!"

Dan rode his bicycle to work this morning, and instead of locking it outside 
his building like he normally does the Bleriot is in his cubical with him. He 
sent me a picture.

He says this bicycle is a blessing and that he loves it.

Anyway, I just wanted to take a few moments to introduce Dan to the Rivendell 
Owners Bunch, congratulate him on his new ride and wish him a lifetime of safe, 
happy and amazing adventures riding his new bicycle!

Pictures to prove it happened:

https://flic.kr/p/Dt3Kgo

https://flic.kr/p/Dp9r9P

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[RBW] Re: Bleriot SOLD

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https://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/24591281576/

On Monday, 25 January 2016 19:34:42 UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote:
>
> Thanks to Amit S for putting me together with a buyer here in Sacramento 
> who will obviously appreciate and enjoy the bicycle.
>
> --Eric Norris
> campyo...@me.com 
> www.campyonly.com
> campyonlyguy.blogspot.com 
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[RBW] Re: Bleriot SOLD

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Pictures prove it happened:

https://flic.kr/p/Dt3Kgo

On Monday, 25 January 2016 19:34:42 UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote:
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> Thanks to Amit S for putting me together with a buyer here in Sacramento 
> who will obviously appreciate and enjoy the bicycle.
>
> --Eric Norris
> campyo...@me.com 
> www.campyonly.com
> campyonlyguy.blogspot.com 
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Re: [RBW] I Bailed Off Flicker

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Deacon,

Come back to Flickr. The community needs you and the pictures of your bicycles. 
Maybe just delete the pictures of your feet? :)

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[RBW] Re: (f)Atlantis winter rides

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Surly meets Rivendell. Sweet!

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[RBW] Re: [BOB] Re: Tried and liked in 2015, and a request

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Patrick, I'm sorry if this offends. I'm going to hijack this post and take it 
to the veg side. This is a salad that's robust enough to leave you feeling 
deeply fulfilled.

Words that come to mind are crunchy, creamy, fresh, tart, nutty, herbaceous, 
earthy, umami ... it's got everything covered!

Fattoush (sans bread plus feta, shout out to EBDJ)

Use fresh vegetables and herbs. Chop all to bite-size:

Red Bell Pepper 
Green Bell Pepper
English Cucumber
Ripe Tomatoes
Red Onion
Avocado
Parsley, chopped fine
Mint, chopped fine

For the dressing. Put this in a jar and shake it like a polaroid picture:
Garlic, chopped fine
Sumac
Zaatar (amazing lebanese spice, pick up fresh from your local middle-eastern 
market)
Red Chilli (for a little spicezing)
Sea Salt
Fresh Cracked Black Pepper
Red Wine Vinegar
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Tahini
Add toasted sesame seeds if there's not enough in the zaatar.

Mix well. Eat immediately or let sit for 30 min - 1 hour for even better 
results. Mix again before serving.

Feta Cheese, cut into cubes. Use this as a topping.

This is one of the best meals. We eat this at least twice a week for dinner, 
and make enough leftovers for lunch the next day.

We had this for dinner last night and I just ate a plate now. It never 
disappoints.

p.s. If you can't source high-quality Sumac or Zaatar email me and I'll find a 
way to hook you up.

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[RBW] What's Your Experience with the Soma SUPPLE VITESSE SL 700C CLINCHER TIRE?

[Amit Singh]

Haven't found any reviews online about these tires. Curious to to hear feedback 
from actual user experience.

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[RBW] Re: And I thought the Clem had a long top tube

[Amit Singh]

Ha! :)

On Saturday, 5 December 2015 08:12:04 UTC-8, Wayne Naha wrote:
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>
> For the really long torso rider.
>
>
>
> 
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[RBW] Re: FS: Sackville, Nitto, Tubus, Schwalbe, Dura Ace, Paul, Velo Orange, Etc.

[Amit Singh]

Hi All,

Quick update on items still available.

First the idea - I’m selling some stuff to help fund a cool idea my wife 
and I are doing - paying off layaway items at local stores to help bring 
holiday cheer to families -- anonymously. We talk with store managers and 
look at the store's open layaway log for items that we can quickly identify 
as most likely presents for children (kid’s clothes, books, a bicycle, 
toys, diapers, baby food, etc.), select an open layaway between $50 - $500 
that look like gifts or necessary items and complete the purchase. Then we 
watch the manager call those families to tell them their items have been 
paid for and they can pick the items up anytime they’d like. It helps 
remind us what the spirit of the season is - selflessly giving to make 
other people's lives better. It gives people hope, and in crazy times like 
this it’s a great way to demonstrate there are still people who care to do 
good in this world.

Now, to the parts that might be of interest to list members. All prices 
include standard shipping within the continental U.S. Paypal preferred. 
Please let me know if you have any questions via private message.

1) Set of Sackville tan canvas mudflaps - brand new -- $34 shipped

2) Soul Roll bar tape cork - brand new - $12 shipped

3) VO Grand Cru leather bar tape honey brown - brand new - $75 shipped

4) Brooks leather bar tape - black - brand new - $75 shipped

5) Miesha’s Portugese tree cork grips (pair) - grooved and punched for bar 
end shifters - $28 shipped.

6) Nitto lugged quill stem - 12cm - lightly used - $175 shipped

7) Nitto S65 Crystal Fellow seat post - lightly used - $70 shipped

8) Nitto platrack - brand new - $170 shipped 

9) Pletcher double legged kickstand w/feet - silver - used - $30 shipped

10) Nitto Bosco Bullmoose bars - 58cm - lightly used - $130 shipped

11) 48 cm Nitto Noodle bars - used with tape residue; - $50 shipped

12) Sakae Custom Road Champion bar with Dia-Compe brake levers - used - $35

13) Nitto R14 top rack - lightly used - $125 shipped

14) Tubus Cargo rear rack - 700c - used - $105 shipped

15) Nitto Big front rack - used - 700c - $170 shipped

16) Schwalbe Green Guard Marathon tires (2) - 650Bx42 - brand new - $84 
shipped

17) Shimano Dura Ace front derailleur silver - 7800 series - new in box - 
31.8 (band) - $110 shipped

18) Paul Melvin Chain Tensioner - silver - very lightly used - $70 shipped

19) IRD Power Ratchet Friction Thumb Shifters - new in box - $98 shipped

20) Cane Creek SCR-5C brake lever - tan hoods - new in box - $38 shipped

21) Yokozuna cartridge 55mm shoes (2 packs, enough for 1 bicycle) - $30 
shipped

Thanks y'all, and happy holidays!

Amit

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[RBW] FS: Sackville, Nitto, Tubus, Schwalbe, Dura Ace, Paul, Velo Orange, Etc.

[Amit Singh]

Hi All,


I’m selling some stuff to help fund a cool idea my wife and I are doing - 
paying off layaway items at local stores to help bring holiday cheer to 
families -- anonymously. We talk with store managers and look at the 
store's open layaway log for items that we can quickly identify as most 
likely presents for children (kid’s clothes, books, a bicycle, toys, 
diapers, baby food, etc.), select an open layaway between $50 - $500 that 
look like gifts or necessary items and complete the purchase. Then we watch 
the manager call those families to tell them their items have been paid for 
and they can pick the items up anytime they’d like. It helps remind us what 
the spirit of the season is - selflessly giving to make other people's 
lives better. It gives people hope, and in crazy times like this it’s a 
great way to demonstrate there are still people who care to do good in this 
world.


Now, to the parts that might be of interest to list members. All prices 
include standard shipping within the continental U.S. Paypal preferred. 
Please let me know if you have any questions via private message.


1) Set of Sackville tan canvas mudflaps - brand new -- $34 shipped


2) Soul Roll bar tape cork - brand new - $12 shipped


3) VO Grand Cru leather bar tape honey brown - brand new - $75 shipped


4) Brooks leather bar tape - black - brand new - $75 shipped


5) Miesha’s Portugese tree cork grips (pair) - grooved and punched for bar 
end shifters - $28 shipped.


5) Nitto lugged quill stem - 12cm - lightly used - $175 shipped


6) Nitto tallux stem - 13cm - lightly used - 25.4mm - $60 shipped


7) Nitto S65 Crystal Fellow seat post - lightly used - $70 shipped


8) Nitto platrack - brand new - $170 shipped 


9) Pletcher double legged kickstand w/feet - silver - used - $30 shipped


10) Nitto Bosco Bullmoose bars - 58cm - lightly used - $130 shipped


11) 48 cm Nitto Noodle bars - used with tape residue; - $50 shipped


12) Sakae Custom Road Champion bar with Dia-Compe brake levers - used - $35


13) Nitto R14 top rack - lightly used - $125 shipped


14) Tubus Cargo rear rack - 700c - used - $105 shipped


15) Nitto Big front rack - used - 700c - $170 shipped


16) Schwalbe Green Guard Marathon tires (2) - 650Bx42 - brand new - $84 
shipped


17) Shimano Dura Ace front derailleur silver - 7800 series - new in box - 
31.8 (band) - $110 shipped


18) Paul Melvin Chain Tensioner - silver - very lightly used - $70 shipped


19) IRD Power Ratchet Friction Thumb Shifters - new in box - $98 shipped


20) Cane Creek SCR-5C brake lever - tan hoods - new in box - $38 shipped


21) Shimano SPD Pedals silver - PD A530 - new in box - $40 shipped


22) Yokozuna cartridge 55mm shoes (2 packs, enough for 1 bicycle) - $30 
shipped


Thanks y'all, and happy holidays!


Amit

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Re: [RBW] Re: New fat 700 tires! 700x42 ultra light

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The last time Soma offered it's 700x38mm C-Line, Compass was not far behind to 
offer it's own 700x38mm.

I hope the same thing will happen this time. ... and if not, it's worth asking 
again. 

Jan, could you please make a Compass 700x42mm tire for us to purchase? :)

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Re: [RBW] Rat Trap Pass tires with metal fenders

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Where do I get a freewheel like that Bill?

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[RBW] WTB XXL Butternut Color Shorts

[Amit Singh]

Does anyone have a pair laying around that never get used?

Private message me.

Thank you!

Amit

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[RBW] ride of remembrance

[Amit Singh]

Seth was kind and so giving of himself. He inspired so many of us to enjoy the 
ride. 

Thank you for Eunice for continuing to share ride reports and being part of 
this group. With each of your posts and photos I continue to remember him.

Thumper Buttercup looked in good form for the ride! :)

Amit

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[RBW] Re: Attn Sac area folks: Meet Your Makers ride this Saturday June 6

[Amit Singh]

I'll be there on either the QB or Atlantis. Or maybe the Homer or Bomba. 
Decisions ... :)

3 Amit

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[RBW] Re: I love my Quickbeam.

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Quickbeam :

http://flic.kr/p/st4GQc

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[RBW] I love my Quickbeam.

[Amit Singh]

That is all.

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[RBW] So your friend calls and says he wants to buy a bike

[Amit Singh]

He has a budget of $3,000 and wants to buy a tri-bike and wants your 
advice on what to get.

What do you tell him?

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[RBW] Mark's Legolas on the Blug - Repainted

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It looks like flat / matte paint.

I think it's kinda dope. But I still prefer the look of wet paint.

What are your thoughts?

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[RBW] Re: Cambium vs. Flyer question

[Amit Singh]

Maybe TMI, maybe a laugh for some, but definitely worth considering: Has 
anyone experienced the Cambium saddle pulling their butt hair? It's 
terribly uncomfortable for me to ride ... I tried two different saddles, 
two different times, two miles each time and it was too unbearable.

On Sunday, 29 March 2015 20:32:58 UTC-7, lungimsam wrote:

 If you have used both, does the Cambiums flex reduce road shock as nicely 
 as the sprung Flyer does? I hate road shock, It hurts my back. Interested 
 in Cambium though because of its waterproof-ness.

 I asked Brooks if they were going to have a sprung Cambium, and they said 
 no because the flex properties on the Cambium do the job well.
 Wondered if you all think so.
 Thanks for any info.
 I like that it is not affected by rain like the leather.


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[RBW] Re: Cambium vs. Flyer question

[Amit Singh]

Maybe TMI, maybe a joke, but definitely worth considering. Has anyone 
experienced the Cambium saddle pulling their butt hair? It's terribly 
uncomfortable for me to ride ... I tried two different saddles, two 
different times, two miles each time and it was too unbearable.

On Sunday, 29 March 2015 20:32:58 UTC-7, lungimsam wrote:

 If you have used both, does the Cambiums flex reduce road shock as nicely 
 as the sprung Flyer does? I hate road shock, It hurts my back. Interested 
 in Cambium though because of its waterproof-ness.

 I asked Brooks if they were going to have a sprung Cambium, and they said 
 no because the flex properties on the Cambium do the job well.
 Wondered if you all think so.
 Thanks for any info.
 I like that it is not affected by rain like the leather.


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[RBW] Re: Clydesdale's -- Which Riv Model are you riding?

[Amit Singh]

I'm currently at 230lbs, 6'6.

I ride a Quickbeam, A. Homer Hilsen, Atlantis and Bombadil.

BombaLove doesn't come alive until either on dirt with some knobbies or 
until loaded down with 60lbs of gear. It's such a great bike.

Atlantis is like A. Homer - has that magical Riv ride, feels like I can 
ride all day and takes fatties. It's currently set up as a ride around town 
errand bike. I love it.

A. Homer is my fast bike, set up with 38mm tires and fenders, I've been 
pushing 18-21mph riding next to a racer friend turned randonneur with it. 
Comfortable and fast and smooth, especially on descents. When I first rode 
it I thought it had 90% the speed of my DeRosa, just way more predictable 
and smooth. Amazing bicycle. My first experience with Riv was with the AHH.

Quickbeam. What a sweet ride. I love this thing and sometimes wish for more 
gears so I could ride faster. But I am so happy with its simplicity that 
well, it's the perfect ride.

I've ridden all of these bicycles at 270/275. I ride the largest frames and 
have no problem with any of them.

Sometimes when I ride a lot and get strong and channel my inner columbian 
to ride up hills with gusto I can feel A Homer plane. It is a good 
feeling and so I push harder. I also took the Atlantis camping, loaded it 
up with around 80 pounds of stuff. It felt a little noodly ... which 
surprised me at first, but after a few minutes riding I did not mind the 
feeling and kept riding.

These bicycles are overbuilt and made with love for the longest of 
journeys. Your selections are great. Based on your requirements and your 
flexibility issues I think a Cheviot would be perfect for you.

The best thing you can do, however, is pick up the phone and call Riv. The 
entire team is wonderful to work with and they will bend over backwards to 
make sure that you are happy.

Good luck and let us know which bike you decide to go with. Remember, 
pictures prove it happened. So make sure to take some photos and share them!


On Wednesday, 25 March 2015 13:26:14 UTC-7, DSat wrote:

 To the riders that weigh 200 lbs or more, which Riv model are you riding?  
 I am just shy of 300, so should I consider one model over another?  I 
 assume that the wider the tires the better.


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[RBW] Re: WTB Jitensha Bar

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Before: https://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/16345788129/

After: https://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/16553860631/

Still need to add a rack, basket and a shopville bag.

Oh, and that fenderline ... 

On Friday, 13 February 2015 10:00:08 UTC-8, Amit Singh wrote:

 Aw snap. Now you tell me! :)

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[RBW] Re: WTB Jitensha Bar

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Aw snap. Now you tell me! :)

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[RBW] WTB Jitensha Bar

[Amit Singh]

For the Quickbeam!

Let me know if you've got one available for purchase please, and thanks!

Amit

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[RBW] Re: Anyone doing the EBDJ Wednesday Challenge?

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I've been getting more into it, still at less than 50 grams of carbs a day but 
curbing down by introducing more fat. I crave vegetables so I eat a big ass 
Mediterranean salad 4 or 5 times a week. It's delicious. 

It's been 2 months and I'm down nearly 20 lbs. Ive been doing a  fast 25 minute 
circuit at the gym every other morning, cycling, taking the dog for a walk or 
playing basketball to work on endurance. 

Here are my details from yesterday:

3:45 pm

1 can TJ sardines
.75 avocado w/pink Himalayan salt
1 small chunk triple creme Brie
1 small chunk Gouda 
3 slices salami 
1/2 pickled cucumber (home made, no sugar)

This was way too much food and I felt uncomfortable. 

Then I did a fast 45 mile ride and halfway:

6:30 pm 

2 small nuggets of home made pemmican.

Don't feel hungry at all.

5:00 am

1 small cup of coffee with heavy cream. 

Just got back from the gym. Feeling good.

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[RBW] Anyone doing the EBDJ Wednesday Challenge?

[Amit Singh]

I did it yesterday between 1:30 - 6pm. Ate normal during eating hours, no 
binging in that time span. Felt normal. Had a big mediterranean salad at 
dinner and was so happy.

Today is day 2 and the hunger has me feeling a little ravenous and wobbly. 
I can't wait until 1:30 today and am beginning to fantasize about what I 
will eat when the clock strikes that magical hour. I have confidence in 
knowing this feeling should pass soon so I can get back to work :)

Anyone else doing the Wednesday challenge? How is it going for you?

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[RBW] Re: Poor man's Quickbeam?

[Amit Singh]

Did you see the post from a few days ago? 54cm Quickbeam for sale.

https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rbw-owners-bunch/vtheaeYwTIU

On Wednesday, 7 January 2015 16:33:00 UTC-8, N. Llama wrote:

 I have suddenly become enamored with the idea of a Quickbeam type bike. 
 Steel single speed with drop bars, V or canti brakes, take at least a 28mm 
 tire, and a rear rack, nothing too crazy, but geared low enough to make for 
 my commute and some of the rail trails around here. Fenders eyelets would 
 be a plus Mostly complete I'd like the bike to come under $1600. I usually 
 ride a 54. 

 The only option I've seen so far is the Cross Check SS, Any other 
 suggestions?


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[RBW] Re: (OT) What Kind of Snowshoes Should I Get?

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Thanks everyone for the great feedback! 

Someone awesome on our RBW list contacted me and offered a pair of MSR 
snowshoes which I hope to put to good use.

These will be for a backpacking trip I'm taking in January. A friends are 
putting together a 3 day backpacking trip where we'll be crossing 3 lakes, 
passing through a small mountain range and building 2 igloos. They hope to 
climb to the top of the mountain and then snowboard down.

I'll take a camera and hope to capture some good story-images and write an 
adventure report. ... I'll think of something Riv oriented so I can post it 
to this list. Any ideas?

On Friday, 19 December 2014 19:30:43 UTC-8, Amit Singh wrote:

 A few folks are talking about a snow-camping adventure. They say snowshoes 
 are required, and that fat bikes won't float enough on the powder. So ... 
 what kind of snowshoe should I get? Is there a riv-ish snowshoe? MUSA? I 
 imagine weight and height is a consideration - I'm 6'6, 230lbs and wear 
 size 13 shoes.

 Thanks in advance for your help!

 Amit


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[RBW] (OT) What Kind of Snowshoes Should I Get?

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A few folks are talking about a snow-camping adventure. They say snowshoes 
are required, and that fat bikes won't float enough on the powder. So ... 
what kind of snowshoe should I get? Is there a riv-ish snowshoe? MUSA? I 
imagine weight and height is a consideration - I'm 6'6, 230lbs and wear 
size 13 shoes.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Amit

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[RBW] Re: Bay Area RBW meetup group? ride or camping?

[Amit Singh]

I'm in. Living in Sacramento now, would be great doing a monthly meet up. 
Re: riding here - it's a great trip taking the American River Bike Trail to 
Folsom Lake for an overnight. 

On Thursday, 18 December 2014 15:07:23 UTC-8, Ryan Christbaum wrote:

 I might also jump in on this sort of riding.  I've been meaning to get 
 back out riding on weekends.

  

 Do yourselves a favor and stay off the trails in the lower part of Tilden 
 Park if you get the itch to get dirty (Curran Trail, Meadows Canyon and 
 Wildcat Gorge, specifically.)  Heavy clay soil means you won't get far 
 before you're walking.  The upper part like Seaview is okay, but sticking 
 to pavement might be the best option considering the last few weeks.

  
 -Ryan 


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[RBW] Ride Across America On An Orange Quckbeam

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Friend Paul's Blog:

So I started riding my bike away from Michigan this October with the idea 
that I would head back to Oregon and live near the coast for awhile, but 
I'm not in a rush, so we'll see if I get into any adventures.  Currently 
I'm farm hopping around Austin, Texas, building up my cash base and taking 
a break from the road. I finally found a computer to upload pictures from 
my phone so here goes nothing...

http://rydabike.blogspot.com/

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[RBW] Halo Twin Rail II K Tire

[Amit Singh]

Anyone have experience with these tires in 29x2.2?

Thanks!

Amit

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[RBW] Link To My Entmoot Pictures

[Amit Singh]

https://flic.kr/s/aHsjZ4KWka

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[RBW] Re: Virtual Entmoot Ride Reports

[Amit Singh]

Hello!

Pictures from part of my experience at the Entmoot here:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/sets/72157645286922999/

With all the beautiful scenery, bicycles and people in attendance it felt 
like a sacred magical lugged steel ground. There was a lot of love in one 
place that night.

Some of my favorite memories not captured in pictures were Grant and I 
talking yogurt and him also looking for a buckeye tree in the deep wood to 
make a slingshot, Manny walking around camp in and riding a bike in his red 
onesie and also the glee on people's faces when they realized they were 
secretly pocket-pooh'd in the night, listening to Rich's explaining to me 
what wife is like (she sounds wonderful to have stopped Rich in his tracks 
and I hope to meet her!), getting bear-hugged from Esteban and listening to 
what he learned from his retreat on the east-coast, seeing the giant man 
ABCycleHank and his telling me that he was upset for not making the trip to 
Detroit before I moved to the west coast (October, let's do a 200k brevet 
back in the D!), meeting Jim Edgar with his big smile and open arms, 
listening to how Philip's son has changed from making super-animated and 
expressive stick-figures to a more accomplished 13-year old artist and 
video game pro, seeing Beth ride past the boys on her Betty flying up and 
down the hills, talking with Andy about why more people like us don't exist 
and how lucky we are to be riding bikes together, talking with Aaron about 
raising his 4 children and working at the same time and the sacrifices that 
need to be made to do it the right way, getting bear hugged again from the 
entire So-Cal crew (Hugh, especially), being reunited with my dear friend 
Dustin and hearing about is success and positive trajectory, meeting Jenny 
and explaining to her what the word lacchak means in Punjabi and why her 
bicycle has it, meeting Toshi and listening to what his experiences of 
riding 600k brevets are like, seeing the delightful couple Scott and 
Elizabeth and talking with them about riding bicycles at Folsom lake and 
vegetarian recipes, Manny saving our butts from getting shot by the park 
ranger for riding trails by the supermoon light and finally seeing a huge 
number of Rivendell lovers from across the country in one place. It was a 
magical weekend indeed.

On Saturday, 12 July 2014 16:12:14 UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote:

 In addition, if you've posted your photos to Flickr, add them to the 
 Virtual Entmoot Group:
 https://www.flickr.com/groups/entmoot2014/

 We've got some great photos already popping up in there!

 With abandon,
 Patrick


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[RBW] Re: Amit's Great-Grandfather's bike???

[Amit Singh]

I'd ride that! 

On Wednesday, 10 April 2013 17:58:15 UTC-4, jbu...@gmail.com wrote:

 Could it be?!? 

 http://www.oldbike.eu/museum/1901-2/c1900-double-top-tube-29-eadie-track-racer/
  

 =- Joe Bunik 
 Walnut Creek, CA 


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[RBW] Re: Hey I know this tall fello

[Amit Singh]

Thanks for the shout-out Manny.  Great meeting you too Nick!

Here's a link that works:

http://flic.kr/p/e9PpLw

and another riding the DandylaBomba:

http://flic.kr/p/e9Hqkk

On Monday, 8 April 2013 20:57:05 UTC-4, Nick Worthington wrote:

 I was there!  Really nice to meet, and talk with, Amit!  
  
 Nick 

 On Monday, April 8, 2013 3:24:32 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote:

 Checking out flickr I found this guy during the Sac Tweed Ride... 
 http://flic.kr/p/e9HvEp





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[RBW] Re: 2 Top Tube Observations

[Amit Singh]

You guys are missing a crucial benefit of the undertube -- it's so much 
easier to carry my bicycle than with a single top tube that's higher up.

Doesn't make sense for people who are exclusively roadies or for folks that 
don't carry bikes up and down stairs.  To me, the convenience of an 
undertube makes all the difference in the world.  Every time I heft one of 
BombaLove's brothers; the Atlantis, A. Homer Hilsen or the Quickbeam I 
lament the benefit of the undertube carry.

On Saturday, 2 February 2013 05:52:22 UTC-5, James Warren wrote:


 Something weird happened. I wasn't so big on the 2TT. Now for a month I've 
 been riding my parallel TT, double TT Hunqapillar.

 I was home and walked by the single TT 60 cm Hillborne sitting in my 
 entrance hall. As I walked by, I subconsciously thought, something looks 
 funny on that bike with it's big empty space in the main triangle and only 
 one TT.

 Holy crap. I've crossed over. I like the following comment in the Staff 
 Bikes section on the Rivendell site:

 Another generation-gappy thing: youngsters and old folks embrace the 
 functionality of double sloping top tubes, yet crotchety middle agers still 
 hold out.



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[RBW] Re: 2 Top Tube Observations

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double Top Tube Summertime goodness:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/7721975614/

double Top Tube Sacramento goodness:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/8384155840/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/8383070527/

On Saturday, 2 February 2013 18:04:02 UTC-5, Amit Singh wrote:

 You guys are missing a crucial benefit of the undertube -- it's so much 
 easier to carry my bicycle than with a single top tube that's higher up.

 Doesn't make sense for people who are exclusively roadies or for folks 
 that don't carry bikes up and down stairs.  To me, the convenience of an 
 undertube makes all the difference in the world.  Every time I heft one of 
 BombaLove's brothers; the Atlantis, A. Homer Hilsen or the Quickbeam I 
 lament the benefit of the undertube carry.

 On Saturday, 2 February 2013 05:52:22 UTC-5, James Warren wrote:


 Something weird happened. I wasn't so big on the 2TT. Now for a month 
 I've been riding my parallel TT, double TT Hunqapillar.

 I was home and walked by the single TT 60 cm Hillborne sitting in my 
 entrance hall. As I walked by, I subconsciously thought, something looks 
 funny on that bike with it's big empty space in the main triangle and only 
 one TT.

 Holy crap. I've crossed over. I like the following comment in the Staff 
 Bikes section on the Rivendell site:

 Another generation-gappy thing: youngsters and old folks embrace the 
 functionality of double sloping top tubes, yet crotchety middle agers still 
 hold out.



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[RBW] Re: Virgin ride on my new Hilsen.

[Amit Singh]

Wow.  Beautiful bicycle!

On Sunday, 27 January 2013 18:03:58 UTC-5, hsmitham wrote:

 Well after an excruciatingly long process, selling bikes, wheel sets and 
 making the decision which Rivendell bicycle to go with, color, parts… I 
 finally rode my new steed…oh yeah I did my usual over tightening and broke 
 the seat tube binder bolt. No problem rode down to Santa Barbara’s Velo-pro 
  fellow's there said is that a Masi?…new bolt rolling, here’s some 
 pictures’ for your perusal.

 http://www.flickr.com/photos/pedalpusher61/sets/72157632622677442/

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[RBW] Re: Bay Area bike tour write-up and photos

[Amit Singh]

Jim,

Great meeting you and eating beef together!  :)

We'll need to get together in your part of the world this summer.  Thanks 
for posting photos and writing such a great ride report!

Amit

On Sunday, 6 January 2013 20:44:40 UTC-5, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery 
wrote:

 Part 1


 http://hiawathacyclery.blogspot.com/2013/01/san-francisco-area-bike-adventure.html?m=1


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Re: [RBW] Riv-country visit

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Looking forward to it!

On Tuesday, 18 December 2012 20:01:09 UTC-5, Manuel Acosta wrote:

 Cool. This smells like a mix terrain ride toward diablo. I hear there's 
  Green Ranch somewhere beyond Diablo. 

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[RBW] Re: Late Fall on a Rivendell...with pics...

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Really nice!  Beautiful bicycle, looks like a great day of riding and 
exploring.  Thanks for sharing your photos with us.

On Sunday, 18 November 2012 14:17:02 UTC-5, Michael wrote:

 ...late fall in Columbia, MD...
  
 Fatty Rumpkins and high bars = great riding.


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[RBW] Who rode their bicycle to vote in the US today?

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Got a photo of your Riv at the poll?  Send a link or post the photo!  :)

I'll be riding to go vote this evening after work and will send a photo 
then.

Amit

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[RBW] Re: Who rode their bicycle to vote in the US today?

[Amit Singh]

Cold night in Michigan!  Super duper fast voting, no lines, enjoyable ride. 
 Almost got run over by a turbo kitted car zooming through a pedestrian 
crossing on the way back home. No problem for Bombadil!  :)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/8162527821/

On Tuesday, 6 November 2012 14:03:23 UTC-5, Amit Singh wrote:

 Got a photo of your Riv at the poll?  Send a link or post the photo!  :)

 I'll be riding to go vote this evening after work and will send a photo 
 then.

 Amit


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[RBW] Re: CO Allegheny - Trip Starting Sept 29th heading DC to Pittsburgh

[Amit Singh]

WOO!  So excited !!!  :)

On Wednesday, 26 September 2012 12:07:55 UTC-4, Kelly wrote:

 Amit, and I along with several others are making a trip along the CO and 
 then the Allegheny Starting in DC on the afternoon of the 29th and heading 
 back to our car in Boston Pa. 

 Anyway if you live close to the trail we would love to meet you face to 
 face, have lunch or something.   

 We can be reached... 314-799-4743 or email tksl...@gmail.com javascript:  

 Hope all have a good week 

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[RBW] Beautiful 68cm Rivendell Bombadil

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/7980699538/

Another Bombadil w/ 60mm tires and fenders.

Converted from mountain bike to touring bike duty for my upcoming CO Canal 
/ Allegheny Passage tour.

Excited!

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[RBW] Re: Beautiful 68cm Rivendell Bombadil

[Amit Singh]

Bubba !!!  Why'd you drop this idea in my mind?!  

Here's another photo:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/7983927516/

Can someone else tell me the fork is perfect and not to worry about it? 
 GP, you'd be the supreme authority here, of course.

So ... what are the implications if a fork is not perfect?  This bicycle 
tracks perfect no hands, anything else to worry about?

Amit

On Thursday, 13 September 2012 18:51:39 UTC-4, William wrote:

 I hope that's just a photo illusion but the forks look bent.  The upper 
 fork legs are not parallel with the headtube, in the photo.  Maybe in real 
 life they are.  Careful!

 On Thursday, September 13, 2012 7:07:58 AM UTC-7, Amit Singh wrote:

 http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/7980699538/

 Another Bombadil w/ 60mm tires and fenders.

 Converted from mountain bike to touring bike duty for my upcoming CO 
 Canal / Allegheny Passage tour.

 Excited!



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[RBW] Re: Bent Fork! Ack !!!

[Amit Singh]

So ... now what?!

On Thursday, 13 September 2012 21:15:24 UTC-4, William wrote:

 Sorry man.  I love you, so I tell you the truth.  It looks bent.  :(  

 At least one person told me that he agreed with me.  I'm sure it's fine to 
 use.  

 On Thursday, September 13, 2012 6:07:11 PM UTC-7, Amit Singh wrote:

 Bubba !!!  Why'd you drop this idea in my mind?!  

 Here's another photo:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/7983927516/

 Can someone else tell me the fork is perfect and not to worry about it? 
  GP, you'd be the supreme authority here, of course.

 So ... what are the implications if a fork is not perfect?  This bicycle 
 tracks perfect no hands, anything else to worry about?

 Amit

 On Thursday, 13 September 2012 18:51:39 UTC-4, William wrote:

 I hope that's just a photo illusion but the forks look bent.  The upper 
 fork legs are not parallel with the headtube, in the photo.  Maybe in real 
 life they are.  Careful!

 On Thursday, September 13, 2012 7:07:58 AM UTC-7, Amit Singh wrote:

 http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/7980699538/

 Another Bombadil w/ 60mm tires and fenders.

 Converted from mountain bike to touring bike duty for my upcoming CO 
 Canal / Allegheny Passage tour.

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[RBW] Re: Beautiful 68cm Rivendell Bombadil

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Here's another look before the rebuild:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/7370698592/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/7177411801/

So ... now that I've gotten a motion of bent fork and a second, what does 
this mean?  What are the negative (or positive?) consequences of this? 
 Should I care or just keep riding?

On Thursday, 13 September 2012 21:26:10 UTC-4, Montclair BobbyB wrote:

 Uh oh... it's the Bubba-meter... Now I'm scared to let him scan MY 
 bikes... (Note to self: Add Bill to Flickr block list)...

 On Thursday, September 13, 2012 9:15:24 PM UTC-4, William wrote:

 Sorry man.  I love you, so I tell you the truth.  It looks bent.  :(  

 At least one person told me that he agreed with me.  I'm sure it's fine 
 to use.  

 On Thursday, September 13, 2012 6:07:11 PM UTC-7, Amit Singh wrote:

 Bubba !!!  Why'd you drop this idea in my mind?!  

 Here's another photo:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/7983927516/

 Can someone else tell me the fork is perfect and not to worry about it? 
  GP, you'd be the supreme authority here, of course.

 So ... what are the implications if a fork is not perfect?  This bicycle 
 tracks perfect no hands, anything else to worry about?

 Amit

 On Thursday, 13 September 2012 18:51:39 UTC-4, William wrote:

 I hope that's just a photo illusion but the forks look bent.  The upper 
 fork legs are not parallel with the headtube, in the photo.  Maybe in real 
 life they are.  Careful!

 On Thursday, September 13, 2012 7:07:58 AM UTC-7, Amit Singh wrote:

 http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/7980699538/

 Another Bombadil w/ 60mm tires and fenders.

 Converted from mountain bike to touring bike duty for my upcoming CO 
 Canal / Allegheny Passage tour.

 Excited!



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[RBW] Re: Beautiful 68cm Rivendell Bombadil

[Amit Singh]

Aiight. I'll hit up Doug Fattic in the morning.  In the meanwhile I'll 
continue riding BombaLove through the weekend.

On Thursday, 13 September 2012 21:39:37 UTC-4, Jeremy Till wrote:

 I also hate to say it, but that was the first thing that crossed my mind 
 when I saw the first photo.  I let it go because it's always hard to tell 
 from a single photo, but now that I've seen another, I have to agree...that 
 thing is bent man.  

 The fact that it's bent forward is interesting and concerning.  Forks are 
 usually bent backwards from some type of crash, in which the front wheel is 
 stopped by an obstacle and the weight of the bike bends the fork backwards 
 under it.  Bending forward means that the bending force was solely 
 vertical--like hopping off a curb carrying a lot of weight.  In any case, 
 I'd be wary about loaded touring with that thing.  Chances are that now 
 weakened, it would keep bending or even worse, crack at the crown.  

 Send it back to Riv, or else get the correct fork rake specs and have a 
 framebuilder or well-equipped (i.e. with fork jig) LBS bend it back for 
 you, and then keep an eagle eye on it.  Or just get a new fork.  I

 On Thursday, September 13, 2012 6:07:11 PM UTC-7, Amit Singh wrote:

 Bubba !!!  Why'd you drop this idea in my mind?!  

 Here's another photo:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/7983927516/

 Can someone else tell me the fork is perfect and not to worry about it? 
  GP, you'd be the supreme authority here, of course.

 So ... what are the implications if a fork is not perfect?  This bicycle 
 tracks perfect no hands, anything else to worry about?

 Amit

 On Thursday, 13 September 2012 18:51:39 UTC-4, William wrote:

 I hope that's just a photo illusion but the forks look bent.  The upper 
 fork legs are not parallel with the headtube, in the photo.  Maybe in real 
 life they are.  Careful!

 On Thursday, September 13, 2012 7:07:58 AM UTC-7, Amit Singh wrote:

 http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/7980699538/

 Another Bombadil w/ 60mm tires and fenders.

 Converted from mountain bike to touring bike duty for my upcoming CO 
 Canal / Allegheny Passage tour.

 Excited!



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[RBW] Re: Beautiful 68cm Rivendell Bombadil

[Amit Singh]

You know what?  It tracks perfect, rides straight and true, even no hands. 
I'm going to just ride it.  :)

On Thursday, 13 September 2012 21:52:48 UTC-4, Amit Singh wrote:

 Aiight. I'll hit up Doug Fattic in the morning.  In the meanwhile I'll 
 continue riding BombaLove through the weekend.

 On Thursday, 13 September 2012 21:39:37 UTC-4, Jeremy Till wrote:

 I also hate to say it, but that was the first thing that crossed my mind 
 when I saw the first photo.  I let it go because it's always hard to tell 
 from a single photo, but now that I've seen another, I have to agree...that 
 thing is bent man.  

 The fact that it's bent forward is interesting and concerning.  Forks are 
 usually bent backwards from some type of crash, in which the front wheel is 
 stopped by an obstacle and the weight of the bike bends the fork backwards 
 under it.  Bending forward means that the bending force was solely 
 vertical--like hopping off a curb carrying a lot of weight.  In any case, 
 I'd be wary about loaded touring with that thing.  Chances are that now 
 weakened, it would keep bending or even worse, crack at the crown.  

 Send it back to Riv, or else get the correct fork rake specs and have a 
 framebuilder or well-equipped (i.e. with fork jig) LBS bend it back for 
 you, and then keep an eagle eye on it.  Or just get a new fork.  I

 On Thursday, September 13, 2012 6:07:11 PM UTC-7, Amit Singh wrote:

 Bubba !!!  Why'd you drop this idea in my mind?!  

 Here's another photo:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/7983927516/

 Can someone else tell me the fork is perfect and not to worry about it? 
  GP, you'd be the supreme authority here, of course.

 So ... what are the implications if a fork is not perfect?  This bicycle 
 tracks perfect no hands, anything else to worry about?

 Amit

 On Thursday, 13 September 2012 18:51:39 UTC-4, William wrote:

 I hope that's just a photo illusion but the forks look bent.  The upper 
 fork legs are not parallel with the headtube, in the photo.  Maybe in real 
 life they are.  Careful!

 On Thursday, September 13, 2012 7:07:58 AM UTC-7, Amit Singh wrote:

 http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/7980699538/

 Another Bombadil w/ 60mm tires and fenders.

 Converted from mountain bike to touring bike duty for my upcoming CO 
 Canal / Allegheny Passage tour.

 Excited!



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[RBW] Re: Beautiful 68cm Rivendell Bombadil

[Amit Singh]

A good friend took the time to search through my flickr stream and found 
this:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/6314859575/in/set-72157626396224998

Straight as an --

On Thursday, 13 September 2012 22:10:35 UTC-4, Amit Singh wrote:

 You know what?  It tracks perfect, rides straight and true, even no hands. 
 I'm going to just ride it.  :)

 On Thursday, 13 September 2012 21:52:48 UTC-4, Amit Singh wrote:

 Aiight. I'll hit up Doug Fattic in the morning.  In the meanwhile I'll 
 continue riding BombaLove through the weekend.

 On Thursday, 13 September 2012 21:39:37 UTC-4, Jeremy Till wrote:

 I also hate to say it, but that was the first thing that crossed my mind 
 when I saw the first photo.  I let it go because it's always hard to tell 
 from a single photo, but now that I've seen another, I have to agree...that 
 thing is bent man.  

 The fact that it's bent forward is interesting and concerning.  Forks 
 are usually bent backwards from some type of crash, in which the front 
 wheel is stopped by an obstacle and the weight of the bike bends the fork 
 backwards under it.  Bending forward means that the bending force was 
 solely vertical--like hopping off a curb carrying a lot of weight.  In any 
 case, I'd be wary about loaded touring with that thing.  Chances are that 
 now weakened, it would keep bending or even worse, crack at the crown.  

 Send it back to Riv, or else get the correct fork rake specs and have a 
 framebuilder or well-equipped (i.e. with fork jig) LBS bend it back for 
 you, and then keep an eagle eye on it.  Or just get a new fork.  I

 On Thursday, September 13, 2012 6:07:11 PM UTC-7, Amit Singh wrote:

 Bubba !!!  Why'd you drop this idea in my mind?!  

 Here's another photo:  
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/7983927516/

 Can someone else tell me the fork is perfect and not to worry about it? 
  GP, you'd be the supreme authority here, of course.

 So ... what are the implications if a fork is not perfect?  This 
 bicycle tracks perfect no hands, anything else to worry about?

 Amit

 On Thursday, 13 September 2012 18:51:39 UTC-4, William wrote:

 I hope that's just a photo illusion but the forks look bent.  The 
 upper fork legs are not parallel with the headtube, in the photo.  Maybe 
 in 
 real life they are.  Careful!

 On Thursday, September 13, 2012 7:07:58 AM UTC-7, Amit Singh wrote:

 http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/7980699538/

 Another Bombadil w/ 60mm tires and fenders.

 Converted from mountain bike to touring bike duty for my upcoming CO 
 Canal / Allegheny Passage tour.

 Excited!



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[RBW] Re: Sackville Grid Gray question

[Amit Singh]

And when you find out post the answer here.

On Tuesday, 4 September 2012 21:45:23 UTC-4, Joe K wrote:

 I frankly don't know, though I have a grid gray bag as well.  It's not 
 canvas, so I wouldn't assume you can use a canvas wax...I'd suggest 
 you call and ask someone at Rivendell directly. 

 On Sep 4, 11:43 am, bulldog1935 bulldog...@gmail.com wrote: 
  is it OK to use a canvas wax like an Otter's wax bar on the Sackville 
 Grid 
  gray. 
  I was hoping to stiffen the fabric a bit and, of course, weatherproof 
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[RBW] Done.

[Amit Singh]

Looking forward to seeing pictures, reading stories and a ride report. 

Welcome back Manny!

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[RBW] GP in Men's Journal - Biking's Philosopher Crank

[Amit Singh]

http://www.mensjournal.com/magazine/bikings-philosopher-crank-20120720

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[RBW] Growing Closer With Family + Understanding Exposure

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My little brother has been generally immobile for the past month and a half 
due to dislocating his ankle from his foot ... 

SO, to get him moving on his crutches yesterday, I took him to the park 
with a few cameras and a Peterson book -- Understanding Exposure.  

We spent 4 hours (wow, getting either of us to sit for 4 hours to focus on 
anything is a BIG DEAL!) going through the book and learning.  This was his 
first time playing with a SLR camera so there was the happiness reward for 
learning the ISO / Aperture / Shutter Speed triangle.  He learned to shoot 
in manual and create his own images, so cool.  He's excited about it and 
wants to continue.  I'm happy because this helps our bond grow and we've 
found new stuff we can be passionate about together, cool !  :)

I took the Bombadil, got some cool Erik Jensen (bikenoir.blogspot.com) 
inspired photo captures.  Couldn't feel more perfect on the Bomba.  Did 
some grown-over single track riding in the thick woods.  Light, quick, 
super agile, carved when i wanted it to, well behaved, cut through the 
thick underbrush and over gravel.  Was it the bike, maybe the tires, 
perhaps the bars, maybe it was me (ha, unlikely)?  It was all together 
perfect.

Pics to prove it happened: 
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/sets/72157630923220134/

Also -- I'm an American Sikh.

Amit

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[RBW] Re: Old-school 200k Frankfort to the Grand Traverse Light and back

[Amit Singh]

Michigan 3 !

Lynne, do you have a link to the route / cue sheet ? 

Amit

On Thursday, 2 August 2012 17:48:47 UTC-4, Lynne Fitz wrote:

 Make that a 218km permanent route :-)

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[RBW] Re: Positive review of sneakers and tires

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I was running Jack Brown Blues for a LONG time.  Wore through 2 tires (so 
proud!) and had on the second set on before jumping over to the non-tour 
guard 37mm Pasela.

Here's a photo of the new fatty tires during yesterday's 
ride: http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/7687477028/lightbox/

During brevets I ride Grand Bois Cypres.  

There really is a difference.

I'll be curious if anyone else gets a pair of the Evolv kicks and what they 
think.  I like them a lot more than my Sambas  The shoes are made for 
exploring, so in addition to being grippy and comfortable, they've got good 
toe protection also. I like them a lot.  I own a pair in the black and the 
copper.

Here's a blurry photo of the kicks at the end of yesterday's 
ride: http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/768802/lightbox/

On Wednesday, 1 August 2012 10:34:52 UTC-4, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote:

 What did the Paselas replace?

 On Tuesday, July 31, 2012 11:50:03 AM UTC-7, Amit Singh wrote:

 Just wanted to let the group know that I'm enjoying two products:

 - Evolv Cruiser Shoe - Super grippy on touring and king grip pedals, even 
 when wet.  Fantastically comfortable to walk around in all day, multiple 
 days.  Light weight and breathable.  True to size.  I got them on sale via 
 Zappos under $50.00.

 - 37mm Pasela Tires w/out Tourguard on my A. Homer Hilsen.  It's so nice 
 to be able to fit a tire this fat with lower pressures under fenders and 
 still ride this bicycle.  The bicycle still feels swift and quick but even 
 more comfortable.  Really enjoying these.  Roughly 200 miles and no flats. 
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[RBW] Re: Imminent Mystery Bike Reveal

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I'm looking forward to this too!

On Tuesday, 31 July 2012 16:38:41 UTC-4, Pudge wrote:

  Dave at Riv just called to get my shipping address for the Mystery Bike 
 -- it's going out in the next day or two.  Yippee!  Pics as soon as it 
 arrives, I promise.

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[RBW] Positive review of sneakers and tires

[Amit Singh]

Just wanted to let the group know that I'm enjoying two products:

- Evolv Cruiser Shoe - Super grippy on touring and king grip pedals, even 
when wet.  Fantastically comfortable to walk around in all day, multiple 
days.  Light weight and breathable.  True to size.  I got them on sale via 
Zappos under $50.00.

- 37mm Pasela Tires w/out Tourguard on my A. Homer Hilsen.  It's so nice to 
be able to fit a tire this fat with lower pressures under fenders and still 
ride this bicycle.  The bicycle still feels swift and quick but even more 
comfortable.  Really enjoying these.  Roughly 200 miles and no flats. 
 Looking forward to riding them through a few upcoming longer rides.

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[RBW] Re: Great Divide Tour - photos

[Amit Singh]

Loved the photos, thanks for posting, Tony!

Did you use adventure cycling's maps to navigate your way through?

On Thursday, 26 July 2012 12:12:37 UTC-4, Tony wrote:

 One more Flip video of a snippet from one of the nightly map meetings. 
 ~Tony 
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/51959000@N08/7635357482/ 


 On Jul 22, 12:41 pm, Tony tony.m...@astound.net wrote: 
  I just got back from my first tour. It was the Montana section of the 
  off-road Great Divide route, which extends from Banff, Alberta to the 
  US-Mexican border. I was the only one without at least a front shock, 
 but 
  the Hillborne did just fine. Three years of riding in the open space 
 near 
  my house, reading Grant's writing on underbiking and the very patient 
  suggestions from the staff at Rivendell went a long way towards 
 smoothing 
  the ride.  Here's a link to the slideshow.
 http://www.flickr.com//photos/51959000@N08/sets/72157630696714334/show/ 
  
  Tony 
  
  Where the rivers change direction, 
  across the Great Divide __ Kate Wolf 


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Re: [RBW] Ride Report : Ride Through Detroit

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Thanks for the love, y'all.  Detroit is really a fantastic place to ride. 
 Imagine, 4 lanes of amazing road built for Cadillac and Lincoln boats 
throughout the city now  deserted except for the roll of Kenda, Avenir and 
Schwinn tires rolling through.  So much to look at and experience, fertile 
ground sprouting and sometimes exploding through the  empty party shell 
that's been left behind.

A little somethin' more from the photoset which I didn't have time to 
process during the ride:

A STAR IS BORN THROUGH IMMENSE PRESSURE 
   AND WE HAVE HAD OUR FAIR SHARE.  
THAT BEACON OF LIGHT YOU SEE IN THE DARK 
   IS OUR FAIR CITY RISING FROM THE NIGHT SKY.

If you haven't experienced it before I welcome you.  Detroit is perhaps the 
best city to ride a bicycle.


On Tuesday, 24 July 2012 22:56:45 UTC-4, Peter M wrote:

 Awesome report, pictures are making me hungry!  I have never been west of 
 the Mississippi but Detroit looks pretty chill. Reminds me of Baltimore, a 
 hip place that doesn't want to make a big deal about it, unlike (ahem) 
 other cities. 
 On Jul 24, 2012 10:48 PM, Peter Pesce petepe...@gmail.com wrote:

 Great photos! Thanks.
 I agree. We need less idyllic Cali cycling and more real world grit!  :)

 -Pete in (gritty) CT

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[RBW] Ride Report : Ajit's Ride Through Detroit

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My good friend Ajit was in town, visiting from Boston to attend his 
sister's baby shower.  He promised to spend Sunday with me.  Generally, 
when we get together, it involves adventure.  This time, we explored 
Detroit City by bicycle.

We saw lots of great wall art, had a few cups of rich and delicious Costa 
Rican coffee, some excellent baked goods from Avalon bakery, enjoyed a few 
beers at Mercury Bar (corktown), PJ's Lager House (corktown), The Old Miami 
(midtown) and The Woodbridge Pub (woodbridge).

We also explored Michigan Central Station (midtown), Financial DIstrict 
(downtown) Riverfront, Dequindere Cut and Eastern Market.  

We ended off the day with a dinner of pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans 
and mac  cheese from Slows to Go.

This was one of the best days of summer.  

Also, Ajit enjoyed his cycling experience and as a result, we are now on 
the lookout for a decent frame which has a similar ride, geometry and 
clearances to the 64cm Kogswell P/R Generation II.

Seriously.  So much fun.  Detroit is pretty amazing.  -- Ajit

Pictures prove it 
happened: http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/sets/72157630727710932/

And my favorite photo of the 
bunch: http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/7636711716/

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[RBW] Re: Samuel P Taylor S240 Video - Back to Earth.

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Super enjoyable.  Took me right back to our time exploring the Marin 
Headlands and SF.

Make sure to tell Jesus a big thank you, and make request to keep making 
and posting videos like these that push and cultivate the unracing side of 
bicycling.

Maybe if he can show people what we're up with quick video clips like this, 
they'll get it and understand how much pleasure can come out of a bicycle 
adventure.

On Sunday, 22 July 2012 13:11:10 UTC-4, Manuel Acosta wrote:

 So I mentioned that my buddy Jesus Beltran, we just call him Chin, 
 videotaped the last S240 to Samuel P Taylor Park.
 A couple months prior I helped him with a cycling video. We liked it but 
 felt it didn't really portray the real reason why cyclist like going out on 
 two wheels to ride bikes. Like most of you the mileage of any bike trip 
 doesn't really matter it's the company and the experiences you get from 
 trip. 
 When I got my new bike Chin was super animate about wanting to do another 
 film with the new Sam so I suggested he should come along on the s240. 
 I think he did an amazing job portraying the sheer joy of riding bikes 
 with a couple of friends. 
 Hope you all enjoy it.

 Video proved that it happened:

  http://vimeo.com/zumpangofilms/backtoearth

 My buddy that filmed it is an accomplished film maker. Some of his other 
 work can be found here:

 Jesus Chin Beltran

 jesusbeltran.com http://www.jesusbeltran.com/
 zumpangofilms.com http://www.zumpangofilms.com/
 zumpangofilms.tumblr.com http://www.zumpangofilms.tumblr.com/
 twitter.com/zumpangofilms http://www.twitter.com/zumpangofilms
 facebook.com/zumpangofilms http://www.facebook.com/zumpangofilms
 flickr.com/elzumpango http://www.flickr.com/elzumpango


 -Manny Wait I'm not suppose to look at the camera Acosta


 P.S.

 Heres the older video we did prior to the trip. Not really Rivendell 
 related but I thought you locals would enjoy the scenery most of it was 
 filmed in the Oakland hills.

 http://vimeo.com/38525817




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[RBW] MidWeek S24O

[Amit Singh]

Wednesday night, Doug, Russ and I went out for an S24O.

Both are currently on vacation yet understood that I had work
obligations, so they were kind enough to leave after work Wednesday
and return before work Thursday.

Along the way to camp we stopped by Cycletherapy Bike Shop for a water
bottle, some chain lube and a new set of bmx-style platform pedals.
We also met a few horses and explored some beautiful dirt roads.

Dinner was at Wendy's for a mid-route rest and something hearty to
keep us satiated through the evening and soak up the Belvenie scotch
we'd consume later that night.

It was a great time, we'll definitely do it again.

Combined there-and-back: 75ish miles.

Photos to prove it happened:

http://flic.kr/s/aHsjAMFz4u

http://flic.kr/s/aHsjALWc6E

http://flic.kr/s/aHsjALUZ8A

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[RBW] Re: Help me decide. Which bike to put these White Industries cranks on.

[Amit Singh]

Bubba,

Put the White Industry cranks on the Black Mountain and the Ritchey
cranks on the Homer!


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 For a few reasons, I had the opportunity to treat myself to a set of White
 VBC cranks and BB.  Now I need to decide which bike to put them on.  It's a
 44/30.  Polished silver arms and black rings.

 Candidate #1:  My Black Mountain road bike.  It's currently got a 46/29 and
 I want to gear this bike down to a 44, one way or another.  This bike has a
 lot of black on it already, so I think it would get me the gearing I want
 and would fit right in with the look of the bike.

 http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7100/6900895926_2688ab3b42_z.jpg

 Candidate #2:  My A. Homer Hilsen.  It's also got a goodly amount of silver
 and black going.  It already has a 44/30 on it, which is perfect.  The
 White on this bike would get a little more Silver on it, and I'd move this
 44/30 ring setup over to the Black Mountain.

 http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8152/7188666031_602b9d2d6f_z.jpg

 Which bike should get the new crankset and BB?

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[RBW] Re: FS: Toyo Atlantis 51cm Mixte 52cm

[Amit Singh]

Charlie,

My friend Kathy is interested in the Mixte.  I've cc'd her to this email.

Perhaps you and her can open a conversation to discuss.

Best,

Amit

On Monday, 16 July 2012 11:43:18 UTC-4, Charlie wrote:

 Both Toyo - never built - pictures here - Both for $3500...

 http://www.flickr.com/photos/7338969@N06/7583256432/in/photostream/

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[RBW] Re: Best 700c X FAT fenders?

[Amit Singh]

Patrick, I run 60mm Berthoud Fenders with my Atlantis and there's
still a good amount of room for 28x50 mm Fat Franks.

When the Fat Franks wear down enough (sometime in the next 4 years) or
I get bored (at a whim) I intend to mount 60mm tires and expect no
problems at all.

Photos:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/7483114388/

and

http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/7481239068/

Amit

On Jul 11, 10:48 am, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
 That is excessively cool! Please post photos of the naked chick flaps,
 too (or was that MTBR post someone else's?).









 On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 8:41 PM, Shifty 1upand1d...@gmail.com wrote:
  Patrick,

  In terms of sturdiness, I can vouch for the PBs by way of cutting them in
  half, drilling multiple holes, then riveting together to form 4 inch wide
  fenders! This is certainly not an original technique of mine but rather one
  employed by several of us fat bike owners that desire the use of fenders.
 http://forums.mtbr.com/fat-bikes/fatty-fenders-muk-742418.html Seriously
  though, these things are tough!

  Shifty

  On Tuesday, July 10, 2012 11:07:26 AM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote:

  What are the widest 700c fenders available -- the 60 mm Planet Bike
  ones? And of those available, which are the best in terms of value and
  sturdiness? I don't need very long ones since I generally amputate the
  rear to end just aft of the rack and, in front, prefer to use a long
  flap that will not be damaged by hitting obstacles.

  -- For the Fargo, now that our monsoon is here.

  ('Nother question: for your Fargo owners or former owners: what have
  you found to be the best weight distribution, front vs rear, for loads
  of 30 to 50 lb?)

  Thanks.

  --
  When in Rome, do as they done in Milledgeville.

  Flannery O'Connor

  -
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[RBW] Re: Find yourself again.

[Amit Singh]

You make nice art with your new camera, Manny.  

Thanks for the photos and the adventure :)

On Tuesday, 3 July 2012 10:32:13 UTC-4, Manuel Acosta wrote:

 You would think that pedaling people around on a bike would be fun. But 
 after eight days it starts to feel more like a job. Go figure. 
 Decided to remind myself why I enjoy biking s much, by going on a ride 
 that didn't require three wheels. 
 Great mileage today. Still can't find a direct route through Pleasanton 
 Ridge from Palomares Rd without going through someones backyard. 
 Stopped by Rivendell HQ to pick up a handful of things. 
 Typical Rivendell day, people riding bikes, even the workers. 
 Leave it to the wonderful folks at Rivendell to be the prime example of 
 pedaling for fun. 

 Pictures proved I forgot to put sunscreen.
 http://flic.kr/s/aHsjAof4rw

 -Manny  Two wheels are better then three! Acosta


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[RBW] Re: Any NE Ohio Rivs?

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Hey y'all.  There's a good number of Michigander rivs too.

Like Tom said, send an email directly to me, maybe we can plan a
weekend ramble.

Best,

Amit

On Jun 15, 10:32 pm, Thomas Nezovich t...@cox.net wrote:
 Hey Murph, I'm from NE Ohio:  Parma actually.  I know of one other Riv owner 
 in Berea and one other who recently (finally ) sold his house and moved to 
 Jamestown, NY.  Two Riv Rally East participants from last year are from the 
 east side and one of them Bruce did the 2012 rally too.

 Send me a personal email so we can get acquainted and perhaps ride together.  
 My Riv props include Orange Rambouillet,  Bleriot,  and  650B Atlantis 
 conversion (to run Hetres).

 Tom Nezovich
 On Jun 15, 2012, at 8:08 PM, murphyjrfk wrote:







  I feel like a lost breed amongst all the carbon bikes w stem risers. And I 
  get jealous of all the other rivrallies that are just out of reach. I know 
  Cleveland isn't famous for the land of milk n honey-- but there has to be a 
  few out there. We need an Ohio riv ramble or something...

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[RBW] Re: Any NE Ohio Rivs?

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Lots and lots to see in Detroit.  Wall art is one of the things I love
most about riding in the city.

Let's go for a ride, y'all!  :)

On Jun 16, 8:09 pm, murphyjrfk murphyj...@gmail.com wrote:
 Woohoo they do exist! An Ohio/Michigan riv rally sounds great. Our fine great 
 lakes have to have a few nice places to camp. I have no idea how to reply 
 individually I haven't been able to figure it out since they switched to the 
 new groups thing. My email though is murphyjrfk at gmail.

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[RBW] Re: 4ish years. Same picture, Different story each time.

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Brilliant post.

Thanks for sharing Manny.

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 On Thu, May 24, 2012 at 1:23 PM, Allingham II, Thomas J

 thomas.alling...@skadden.com wrote:
  very similar to a mani-pedi

 I thought that was when he was doing the pedi-cab, thing.

 -sv

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[RBW] Re: Thank you

[Amit Singh]

Many Congratulations Manny!

On May 20, 12:57 am, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com
wrote:
 Nothing beats New Bike Day. Rode the new bike to work. It was funny because
 my student's seem more excited about the bike then I am.  LIke any new
 shiny thing with wheels, all the kids wanted to ride it. I'm not good at
 describing the feel of a new steel bike so I'll quote some of the things
 the kids say.  So smooth,  The pedals are smart,  This bike feels so
 right!  was the general conversation after students took turns riding it
 around the school. So since school got out early I took the long way home.
 Decided to see if there was a way to bike from Ed Levin to Mission Peak.
 There is but not an easy way. The maiden bike voyage turned into a maiden
 hike the bike uphills.  But the new bike got dirty so all was well.

 It's kind of hard to describe how guilt ridden I felt having to receive
 such a nice gift. Call it my stubbornness to accept help or my pride of
 having to try and deal with my mistakes on my own. Having gotten to talk to
 a bunch of people on the forum in person they really helped me understand
 that it's okay to accept other people's help. Grant put in better words
 Everybody who helps you will be getting more out of it than they're
 giving, so you can legitimately think of this as a gift the givers are
 giving to themselves. It's interesting to note that despite how amazing
 this gesture is that the  lovely folks at Rivendell HQ didn't make a huge
 deal about it. Which made me feel a lot more comfortable about accepting
 the bike, since it was done a month ago. (alas I don't check my voice
 messages) It was funny because of how awkward I felt during the last few
 months about the bike I didn't really have the courage to ask about the
 progress or if it was even done. I figured when the bike was ready and the
 time was right it would be done.
 This bike is more meaningful to me knowing that so many people were willing
 to contribute in so many ways. It's hard to even express a really thank you
 over a simple forum, so I'll just do it through pictures.

 Because pictures proved how grateful I am.http://flic.kr/s/aHsjzqBUdq

 -Manny Now to get it dirty Acosta

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[RBW] Re: Thank you

[Amit Singh]

Thank you for posting all the wonderful photos.

On May 20, 12:57 am, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com
wrote:
 Nothing beats New Bike Day. Rode the new bike to work. It was funny because
 my student's seem more excited about the bike then I am.  LIke any new
 shiny thing with wheels, all the kids wanted to ride it. I'm not good at
 describing the feel of a new steel bike so I'll quote some of the things
 the kids say.  So smooth,  The pedals are smart,  This bike feels so
 right!  was the general conversation after students took turns riding it
 around the school. So since school got out early I took the long way home.
 Decided to see if there was a way to bike from Ed Levin to Mission Peak.
 There is but not an easy way. The maiden bike voyage turned into a maiden
 hike the bike uphills.  But the new bike got dirty so all was well.

 It's kind of hard to describe how guilt ridden I felt having to receive
 such a nice gift. Call it my stubbornness to accept help or my pride of
 having to try and deal with my mistakes on my own. Having gotten to talk to
 a bunch of people on the forum in person they really helped me understand
 that it's okay to accept other people's help. Grant put in better words
 Everybody who helps you will be getting more out of it than they're
 giving, so you can legitimately think of this as a gift the givers are
 giving to themselves. It's interesting to note that despite how amazing
 this gesture is that the  lovely folks at Rivendell HQ didn't make a huge
 deal about it. Which made me feel a lot more comfortable about accepting
 the bike, since it was done a month ago. (alas I don't check my voice
 messages) It was funny because of how awkward I felt during the last few
 months about the bike I didn't really have the courage to ask about the
 progress or if it was even done. I figured when the bike was ready and the
 time was right it would be done.
 This bike is more meaningful to me knowing that so many people were willing
 to contribute in so many ways. It's hard to even express a really thank you
 over a simple forum, so I'll just do it through pictures.

 Because pictures proved how grateful I am.http://flic.kr/s/aHsjzqBUdq

 -Manny Now to get it dirty Acosta

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[RBW] Baby Brother Ride Photos

[Amit Singh]

Went out on a ride with my baby brother last night after installing
Nitto Noodle drop-bars on his Kogswell.

Had a great time, he said it's more fun riding with me than his friend
who is a girl because I'm a fast rider and he doesn't have to keep
stopping to turn around and wait.  It made me laugh out loud. I told
him Dad's a great rider and fast-ish too, and that he should try going
out with him sometime.

The sunset was the highlight of the ride, magnificent to see.

A few photos from our ride:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/6991212826/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/6991214754/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/6991330338/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/6991336986/in/photostream/

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[RBW] Re: Baby Brother Ride Photos

[Amit Singh]

I think it's interesting what the silhouette of the third photo
reveals in the fork differences between both bicycles.  I'm sure
there's lots to see in differences of the frame geometries but my
ignorant eye can't see very much here.

On May 3, 11:57 am, Amit Singh asd...@gmail.com wrote:
 Went out on a ride with my baby brother last night after installing
 Nitto Noodle drop-bars on his Kogswell.

 Had a great time, he said it's more fun riding with me than his friend
 who is a girl because I'm a fast rider and he doesn't have to keep
 stopping to turn around and wait.  It made me laugh out loud. I told
 him Dad's a great rider and fast-ish too, and that he should try going
 out with him sometime.

 The sunset was the highlight of the ride, magnificent to see.

 A few photos from our ride:

 http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/6991212826/in/photostream/

 http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/6991214754/in/photostream/

 http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/6991330338/in/photostream/

 http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/6991336986/in/photostream/

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[RBW] Re: Rode My First Rando Event Today

[Amit Singh]

Congratulations Smitty! Wonderful photos, thanks for posting your ride
report. Can't wait to read and follow your future adventures!

On Mar 18, 12:38 am, Smitty 54ca...@gmail.com wrote:
 Thanks for all the tips everyone gave in my previous post asking for
 Randonneuring advice. I put much of it to use today and had a successful
 ride. The forecast called for 100% chance of rain showers. We got a few
 minor sprinkles, lots of clouds and a decent amount of sunshine. I came
 prepared for 100k of riding in a downpour. Instead I should have wore
 sunscreen. No bonk or nutrition/cramp issues... I believe largely thanks to
 tips from the list. My goal was to finish in 6 hours (a little over 10mph
 average) and I got my card signed at 5:55. Perhaps I could have pushed
 myself and gotten a slightly better time but that would have eaten into my
 breaks, conversations, and scenery gazing. I don't really feel the need to
 jump right into the longer brevets but it's likely I'll be back for more
 100k rides.

 My control card proved it happened, but it's on it's way to France. These
 pics will have to 
 suffice.https://picasaweb.google.com/113148323994353762329/OregonRandonneursS...

 cheers, Smitty

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[RBW] Re: Book tour?

[Amit Singh]

HE WHO CANNOT BE NAMED !  If his name is as much as mentioned he will
apperate ... for a book reading/signing!

On Mar 8, 7:45 pm, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com
wrote:
 Tentatively planning for May 31 in Minneapolis, dovetailing into the June
 1-3 Midwest RBW Owners Rally.







 On Thursday, March 8, 2012 4:20:02 PM UTC-6, stonehog wrote:

  I just heard there may be a book tour happening for you-know-who...  At
  least in the Pac NW.  Keep your ears open...

  Brian
  Seattle

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[RBW] Re: My ride report ( Really long post)

[Amit Singh]

Great ride report Manny!

On Mar 6, 3:39 pm, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote:
 Riding to NAHBS had a new meaning when I found out that MASHsf was
 hosting a fixed gear time trial race to NAHBS starting at Pitsburg/Bay
 Point Bart. Not wanting to carry a backpack the whole way there I
 decided to join in on the race figuring I can just tag along with the
 group to Sacramento. A meet a group of nice guys who just recently met
 up to race so I decide to offer my services to pull their team to
 NAHBS. Little did I know that 30 minutes into the race I get a flat.
 Thing is about alley cat races no one is there to provide car support.
 I pull off and try to desperately change the flat to stay in the race.
 After getting the flat fixed 15 minutes later I flat again. With no
 spare tubes I had to walk a mile to the nearest bike shop to get some
 tubes. I get to the shop and I find out that the shop isn't open for
 another 30 minutes.  I finally got back on the road after losing an
 hour to catch up with the race. Lost, my only source of directions is
 the cue sheet I hastily printed out, only after riding a couple of
 hours do I realize that the cue sheet is printed backwards. Starting
 at my destination and ending at the Bart station. Not very helpful.
 But I continue to ride on with the only hints of me going the correct
 direction are lost water bottles on the side of the road.  I finally
 catch up the one lone fixed rider that same guy I was suppose to
 support before I got my flat. My only break for that day is that this
 one lone rider used to live in Sacramento so he knew where he was
 going. So I do the right thing and I take the pull to Sacarmento. We
 get there late with only a hour for the show so we scramble to try to
 find someone to open up the sag van to get my stuff, while in the
 process of getting my bag I run into Marc, Mr.OwlBoogie himself with
 his handmade XO-1 hoodie. After a quick camera duel I finally get my
 stuff back and with no time to check out the show I huff it back to
 Davis to stay with my brother. Which turned out to be a good thing and
 bad thing. Good because I got a free place to stay with brother who
 knosw where to get a great hamburger. Bad because I got to deal with
 the college scene debacle, where his roommates decide to go bar
 hopping late into the night and provide a rude and aburpt awaking at 3
 in the morning. I wake up early to get ready for the Mimosa Ride with
 Sheila Moon prior to going to show I'm surprised to see random people
 sleeping in his living room. I silently and quickly take my leave. At
 the ride I got to meet plenty of interesting people, I'm horrible with
 names but it was great riding with so many people from so many
 different places and backgrounds doing one common thing; out on a
 Sunday enjoying the weather and riding our bikes. Got to see a
 handlefull of Rivendells Mr.Harry Hugel Quickbeam was one of them.
 Harry introduced me to a nice lady who happened to be the wife of the
 Convention Organizer, Rich. Who both happen to organize the Tweed
 Rides in Sacramento. Even better got to meet Rich personally at the
 show! The show itself was bike geek heaven tons of shiny parts and
 interesting looking bike. Got to check out the Rickshaw booth who was
 testing out their new bag, got to see Mark Dwight(Owner of Rickshaw
 Bag Works) fresh with off his tour biking down the coast looking fancy
 in his MUSA pants.
 Riding and hanging around NAHBS was a memorable experience in itself
 but by far the best event was the ride back from Amtrak that Sunday. I
 got to meet a great couple Jim and Ginger who rode a Atlantis and
 Homer and we hit it off right away. Our connection with our bikes came
 secondary to just the experience we all shared and the roads we rode.
 It didn't matter how we got there both our of experiences were special
 and amazing. It's great how something as simple as a bike can provide
 experiences that can cultivate amazing stories.

 Pictures Proved it Happen:http://flic.kr/s/aHsjz34X3M

 Manny  Who's hosting the ride to Denver next year? Acosta

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[RBW] Bike Camping - DIY Chuck-Wagon Style Trailer

[Amit Singh]

http://blogs.babble.com/family-style/2011/06/18/bicycle-campers-the-ultimate-way-to-travel-light/?pid=265#slideshow

Check out the DIY chuckwagon-style trailer to comfortably sleep one
person, TKS, this may be JUST the right thing for you!  ;)

Amit

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[RBW] Re: What kind of mustache wax to use?

[Amit Singh]

My mustache has been growing.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/6803256655/

I've been using 
http://www.amazon.com/Hndlebars-Moustache-Wax-Oz-Tin/dp/B00266GS3O/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8qid=1328201378sr=8-6
with success.

Amit

On Jan 26, 10:44 am, jimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote:
 One thing missing in this discussion about mustache wax (MW), has been taste.
 I used to use the stuff but could never find any that appealed to my sense of 
 taste.
 I'm still running a mustache and would like to know which wax is the best 
 tasting.
 I often lick my chops when I'm riding aggressively and pass other riders,
 this happens far less often these days, but nevertheless.
 -JimD

 On Jan 25, 2012, at 2:16 PM, jinxed wrote:







  I will second the Firemans. First off, it's a great product and I will 
  agree with every point made by MobileBill. My facial hair grows straight as 
  an arrow is does NOT want to comply to any efforts otherwise...till I used 
  Firemans. Excuse my french...but the shit holds. Secondly, they are cool 
  people. I placed my order over the phone and it seems to me they are super 
  down home good people. We chatted up all manner of mustachery, tips, 
  tricks, and fun. If and when I grow back the lip rug, I have my tin of 
  Firemans waiting.

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