[RBW] Re: Your bike ride better with upright bars than drops?

[Beth H]

I flirted with drops again and again, partly because I worked in the 
industry and the cool kids were all commuting on drops and partly because I 
dabbled briefly in road time trialing and rando riding. I tried every sort 
of drop bar over a period of aboout fifteen years: Randonneur (which 
splayed my wrists outward at a weird angle), standard road (not bad), 
Moustache (the absolute worst for my hands and wrists, which never adjusted 
to any place to grip the bar) and finally the Noodles (the most successful 
drop bar experience for me and the one I stuck with the longest, about ten 
years) Two years ago, I realized that my one dedicated drop bar bike was 
not getting ridden anymore. If I converted it then I'd have three upright 
bikes, one more than I really needed since I'd stopped racing, and so I 
sold the drop bar bike to an earnest young Reedie who was thrilled with it. 
I'm down to two bikes, with two different kinds of upright nars, and while 
I'm no longer a wannabe mega-miler all my rides are much happier and more 
comfortable.

Cockpit for my Bridgestone, aka my "pickup truck" (bigger front basket, 
Carradice Camper LF). I have no idea who made this handlebar -- I found it 
in a $5 box at North Portland Bikeworks -- but it's about the 
widest-stanced upright bar I've ever fitted on one of my bikes and boy, is 
it comfortable when I'm carrying those big grocery loads. I measured iot 
and it came to something like 65cm straight across from end to end.



North Road bars courtesy of QBP about ten years ago when I still worked at 
a shop. Very similar to the old Albatross and in this smaller width with a 
little bit of angle, perfect for my wrists. 



At this point, I've squeezed everything I can from the experience of riding 
with drops, learned all I need to know, and won't go back.
Beth Hamon
Portland, OR
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[RBW] Re: If you were going to design a poor man's faux Riv "just ride" bicycle ....

[Beth H]

http://bikelovejones1.blogspot.com/2015/11/fixation-short-history-of-bicycle.html

A short history of my most preferred bike setup. 
The bikes, in order of photos shown in the post:

1. 1985-6 Peugeot Orient Xpress. It was too big for me at 21 inches c-t, but I 
loved it. Nearly ten years after selling it to finance a smaller frame, I STILL 
miss it.

2. 1999 Rivendell All-Rounder. This fits me, and rides like a dream. And I ride 
it very, very slowly. Because these days I'm no longer a fast rider. But that's 
okay.

3. Diamondback Apex, department-store era (late 90s? early 00s?).

4. 1989 Bridgestone MB-4. I got this in trade for a Thomson seatpost. Yeah, a 
whole bike.

Now that I ride mostly slow and short, I feel little need to keep more than two 
bikes at home. Especially when i've dialed in the concept so completely.
Beth H in PDX

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Re: [RBW] Re: 10-30 minute rides

[Beth H]

That's GENIUS. -- Beth H in PDX

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On Aug 8, 2016, at 11:31 AM, Bill Lindsay <tapebu...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Speaking of short rides.  We have an annual campout with some old friends 
> that visit every August from Wisconsin.  Every year we'd go for a weekend of 
> car-camping at Samuel P Taylor park.  One year, Samuel P Taylor park had some 
> problem with their plumbing and there was going to be no running water.  We 
> like the running water and so we re-located our campout to a backyard in 
> Berkeley.  That 'campout' went so well that now we do it every year at the 
> same Berkeley backyard.  
> 
> This year, my son (15) and I decided that not only would we be camping out in 
> the backyard, but we would tandem cycletour to that Berkeley back yard.  We 
> loaded up our Ibis Touche with our tent, sleeping bags, stove, change of 
> clothes, and toiletries and rode from the El Cerrito Hills down to North 
> Berkeley.  Down the hill was probably about a 20 minute ride, and back up the 
> hill the next day might have been close to an hour.  It was a short and 
> altogether pointless ride, but it was fun, and I imagine it will be a fond 
> memory of an outing spent with my young son.  A willing and athletic 15 year 
> old can provide some significant thrust up a hill.  I'm glad I took the small 
> amount of time to take that short ride.  
> 
> Bill Lindsay
> El Cerrito, CA
> 
> On Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 3:55:25 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote:
> Grant mentioned this to me a few weeks ago and I thought I'd pass it along: 
> "A 10 to 30 minute ride is always a good idea." I really appreciated this 
> because - although I'm not trying to bust out metric centuries anymore - I 
> still have a tendency to think short rides don't count as a "real ride." Of 
> course that's silly, but apparently I needed to be reminded. Today I had 
> exactly 30 minutes available before work started, so I grabbed my Bobbin mini 
> velo (Choco-Moose bars) and hit the road. It was fabulous.
> He also said, "You should never do a ride you wouldn't want to do every day. 
> Well maybe 4 times a year, 5 tops." I love that.
> 
> Joe "just (a short) ride" Bernard
> Vallejo, CA.
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[RBW] Re: 10-30 minute rides

[Beth H]

Since my health began going up and down, I've come to really appreciate 
those short rides, especially on the days they're all I can manage.
Any day I can ride a bicycle becomes a better day.
Here's to many more better days for everyone --Cheers!
Beth in pdx

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[RBW] FS: 26" wheel set: Deore LX/Mavic/Ritchey

[Beth H]

Mavic rims, Deore LX hubs (rear hub 135mm, comes w/7-sp cassette and spacer 
but you could swap in an 8 if you wanted), 
Ritchey tires showing age but still good tread. 
Wheels in good used condition. Priced to move - $60 for the set.
*Need to be rid of these by Weds Jun 1. *
Email periwinklekog-at-yahoo-dot-com if you want them. Pickup In NE 
Portland (OR), OR if I must, I can ship in usa for additional $35.
Photos here: www.flickr.com/photos/bethness/26669447013/

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[RBW] UNracer Ride, Portland, June 29

[Beth H]

Dear Riv lovers and iBOBs:

Pedalpalooza returns to Portland June 8-July 3!

As part of the Pedalpalooza calendar of bike events, the UNracer ride (formerly 
known as the Riv ride, the Grant P. ride and by other names) will take place 
Wednesday, June 29. 
Meet at 6:30 pm at Peninsula Park (Ainsworth Street side), celebrate and admire 
each other's lugged, steel steeds, and then enjoy a mellow ride to somewhere 
for food and drink (TBD, but probably one of Portland's delicious brewpubs). 
Wear comfy, ordinary clothes and shoes and bring some money to buy refreshments 
afterwards.
No fee, no prizes (feel free to buy an UNracer patch on your own if you like), 
just fun on bikes.

For more information, check out the Pedalpalooza calendar: 

http://www.shift2bikes.org/cal/viewpp2016.php

Cheers -- Beth Hamon

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[RBW] Re: FS: Baggins boxy with Nitto boxy rack.

[Beth H]

Bag and rack are SOLD. Thank you!
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[RBW] FS: Baggins boxy with Nitto boxy rack.

[Beth H]

I can't ride drops anymore, and this won't work on my uprights of choice 
(sigh), so it needs a loving home.
See pix at https://www.flickr.com/photos/bethness/
I'd like $135 including shipping in conus. Paypal preferred.
Happy riding!
Beth H in Portland

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[RBW] Assorted bits FS: pedals, shifters

[Beth H]

Selling a buncha stuff. Individual items do not include shipping. But buy
three or more together and I'll ship for free.

Gnarly atb flat pedals (probably VP). $25
VP-001 "Riv" platform pedals. $50
Shimano thumbies # 1. Friction, M700. $50
Shimano thumbies # 2. Same model, rust and some scrapes but work smooth. $35
Suntour thumbies. $40
Deore LX rear derailleur M550. Long cage. $30

Photos can be found here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bethness/

Email me off-list if interested. I like Paypal.
Happy riding!
Beth in Portland

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[RBW] VP platform pedals FS

[Beth H]

I tried these for about five months and while I liked the light weight and 
the overall looks, I did not care for the way they felt under my feet. So 
I'm selling them.
Good condition, a little bit of knicking at the ends. But no dents and all 
the pins are there. Fine pedals for the flat-foot set.
Asking $50 including shipping in usa. I like Paypal.
Please email directly to purchase.

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[RBW] Copper bottles??

[Beth H]

Rivelo (Riv dealer in Portland) is carrying a water bottle made of copper.
It looks gorgeous. Does anyone know anything about the rewards or risks of 
drinking water from a copper bottle?
It looks an awful lot like the one pictured here: 
http://www.amazon.com/Travellers-Copper-Bottle-Ayurvedic-Benefits/dp/B00XTQM7FI/ref=pd_bxgy_79_img_2?ie=UTF8=1HV10VSKRVP66797WN2H
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[RBW] Re: Copper bottles??

[Beth H]

And here's what it looks like over at Rivelo: 
http://www.rivelopdx.com/shop/copper-water-bottle
Very pretty!
Beth

On Friday, November 13, 2015 at 12:23:41 PM UTC-8, Beth H wrote:
>
> Rivelo (Riv dealer in Portland) is carrying a water bottle made of copper.
> It looks gorgeous. Does anyone know anything about the rewards or risks of 
> drinking water from a copper bottle?
> It looks an awful lot like the one pictured here: 
> http://www.amazon.com/Travellers-Copper-Bottle-Ayurvedic-Benefits/dp/B00XTQM7FI/ref=pd_bxgy_79_img_2?ie=UTF8=1HV10VSKRVP66797WN2H
> Beth in pdx
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[RBW] Re: Rivendell models and year they were introduced?

[Beth H]

Riv all-rounder 1996 through 1999-2000 (succeeded by Atlantis around that 
time)


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[RBW] Re: 1985 trek 870 rivified and rebuilt

[Beth H]

Beautifully done! Congrats and enjoy riding! 
Beth in PDX

On Friday, October 30, 2015 at 6:21:47 PM UTC-7, drew wrote:
>
>
> i posted about a 30$ trek 870 frame/fork i found earlier this year HERE 
> .
>  
>  
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[RBW] basket bags

[Beth H]

For those who can't spring for a basket bag from RBW,
A non-waterproof alternative exists at Wald, US makers of fine bicycle
basketry.

http://www.waldsports.com/index.cfm/store/bags-and-liners/1372-navy-blue-bag/

http://www.waldsports.com/index.cfm/store/bags-and-liners/1392-navy-blue-bag/

The downer is that they're not waterproof so probably better for Phoenix
than for Seattle. Still they fit baskets nicely.
Cheers and happy riding!
Beth in pdx
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[RBW] Re: Flat pedal shoes

[Beth H]

I remain a huge fan of shoes from Chrome, particularly the Kursk and the 
Dresden (the latter is no longer made but you can find it sometimes online 
at closeout)
The sole is stiff enough to provide support and the insole is among the 
best [factory-made] I've ever worn. I have several pairs of the Kursk and 
love them.
If you have very wide feet, they may not fit; but for my skinny yardstick 
feet they're just about perfect.
Beth Hamon

On Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 6:49:56 PM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote:
>
> What's a good choice for functional cycling shoes for flat pedals that 
> look like cycling shoes (not like oxfords or Birkenstocks)? 
>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Compass Knickers

[Beth H]

I am making my own fall-winter knicks from an old pair of corduroy slacks. I 
will share pix when they're done.
I got the slacks out of a "free" box on the curb and I'm quite handy with a 
needle so my cost for alterations is basically just my time.
I appreciate companies offering their designs, but the prices are beyond me.
Consider reworking a garment another form of Made In The USA.
Beth in PDX

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Re: [RBW] Re: Compass Knickers

[Beth H]

Since I sew by hand, I won't be doing anything terrifically fancy.
These are dress slack I got too big for; so some of the leftover will be
used to expand the waistline up a size (see photo for how I recently did
this with a pair of Swrve pants:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/bethness/21799276151/)

I will likely just hem them, gather in an inch or two on each leg and add a
1" wide strip with buttons and buttonholes (and yes, I know how to make
buttonholes by hand as well -- thanks Mom!).

Once I cut down the legs I'll have plenty of material left to make them
into plus-two-and-a-halfs or so.

Beth

On Wed, Oct 14, 2015 at 11:37 AM, Daniel D. <dddon...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Nice, besides length what alterations are you planning?
>
>
> On Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at 10:06:52 AM UTC-7, Beth H wrote:
>>
>> I am making my own fall-winter knicks from an old pair of corduroy
>> slacks. I will share pix when they're done.
>> I got the slacks out of a "free" box on the curb and I'm quite handy with
>> a needle so my cost for alterations is basically just my time.
>> I appreciate companies offering their designs, but the prices are beyond
>> me.
>> Consider reworking a garment another form of Made In The USA.
>> Beth in PDX
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[RBW] Re: The Impossible School Commute

[Beth H]

Leah is totally The Cool Mom. 

When I was a kid, I wanted to ride to and from school to avoid the bullies 
in the back of the school bus. My mother invited me to select a safe route, 
draw a map (school was three miles from home) and then, early one Sunday 
morning she would follow behind me in the family car to make sure I was 
okay. It all worked out beautifully. Sadly, my mother never learned to ride 
a bike; but she supported my love for bicycles completely.

I hope you get some takers on dinner and conversation; what a great way to 
build community!

Happy riding --Beth Hamon in Portland, OR
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Re: [RBW] Re: How to get out Brooks sit bone divets sop the rear frame down;t dig into my rear end.

[Beth H]

Any leather shop will have a leather punch in plier form that is affordable 
(under $20) and works well.
I use it to punch holes in leather and rubber fender flaps, too.
Beth in PDX

On Saturday, September 5, 2015 at 11:00:35 AM UTC-7, N. Llama wrote:
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> Speaking of lacing Brooks saddles, does anyone have a basic DIY for it? Do 
> I need a Leather Punch or Awl or can I do it at home with other tools?
>
>
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[RBW] Rivelo bridge party Sun Aug 9 in PDX

[Beth H]

Portland-area Riv-lovers:
Rivelo is hosting a party this Sunday, Aug, 9 in honor of The Peoples'
Preview of the new Tillicum Crossing bike-ped-transit bridge.
Party starts around 12:30, bridge preview 1:30 to 4:30.
I hear there may be food and music.
Who's going?
Beth in PDX

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[RBW] Re: Nervous about my first Riv: Ordered a Cheviot today!

[Beth H]

What everyone else here has said. Fenders are key. I'd also keep a soft rag 
by the back door so you can wipe it down at the end of a very wet weather 
ride. And for anyone still on the fence about the Chev, here's a photo I 
took of one at Rivelo, the new Riv-esque shop in SE Portland.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/bethness/17913151748/in/album-72157653044355950/

Super-yummy bike. And comfy, and smooth.
Enjoy your Chev --Beth in PDX


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[RBW] Re: RIVELO-PDX RIV deler and servicing bikes

[Beth H]

I've visted Rivelo a few times -- it's clear across town from where I live 
but a very pleasant ride there and back. Photos for anyone who hasn't seen 
it, I took a few pix before the official grand opening. 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/bethness/sets/72157653044355950

If you live in or near Portland, stop in and say hi. 
If you're planning a visit, stop in and say hi.
It's all good.

Beth in PDX

On Friday, July 10, 2015 at 10:52:56 PM UTC-7, GRANT @ RIV wrote:

 Also, for those of you in the area who haven't been by RIVELO, you should 
 know that John is disarmingly casual but knows our bikes through and 
 through. Everybody here misses him.


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[RBW] Re: Wee Rides are Awesome Rides!

[Beth H]

It's true. No ride is too small. 

I used to avoid too-short rides. The cyclometer on my fork would stare at 
me, gently mocking me if my rides lasted less than five miles.
Then, I decided it was time to tear down my All-Rounder for a long-overdue 
overhaul. To serve me in the meantime, I rebuilt my Bridgestone MB-4 as a 
city bike, with upright bars, racks and fenders. And no cyclometer. I 
decided to try NOT thinking about distance.

That was over a week ago. And after the first couple of rides, I stopped 
caring about distance. And two things happened:

1. I spent more time riding (albeit at a slightly slower pace).
2. I enjoyed my rides more.

I'll be tossing up a bunch of Huret cyclometers on eBay soon. But first, 
another ride before it gets too hot out there.
Happy riding!
Beth in pdx

On Saturday, July 4, 2015 at 9:48:41 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote:

 No ride too small! 


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[RBW] Re: Altus rear derailer = upgrade from DeerHead

[Beth H]

I have loved the Altus derailleur forever. An older version is on my 
city-fied MB-4, and I'm saving the other one for the rebuild of my 
All-Rounder. They were never flashy but they've always worked.
Beth in ODX

On Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at 11:58:24 AM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote:

 My 1980s Schwinn Paramountain had a 13-30 six speed freewheel.  It's a 
 really nice Shimano 600 freewheel, but the 13 and the 15 were toast.  It 
 was like the original owner only used the 13 and the 15.  You know the 
 type.  So, I set the limit screw on my Shimano Deer Head rear derailer to 
 make my bike a 3x4.  

 Then David Banzer was selling some nice freewheels, and I picked up a 
 13-34 Suntour Winner Pro 5sp freewheel from him.  

 Put on the freewheel and the Deerhead wouldn't take the 34.  Not even 
 close.  So, I put on an Altus from Riv.  Not only did the Altus take the 34 
 like a champ, but it shifts WAY better than the Deerhead ever did.  The 
 Deerhead derailer is definitely old, but it's not loose, floppy, bent.  I 
 attribute the difference to the unambiguous design flaw that the Deerhead 
 does not have a slant parallelogram, but the Altus does.  The Deerhead has 
 a drop parallelogram.  

 Anyway, besides the fact that the Altus is humorously heavy, and besides 
 the fact that the pulley bushings come bone dry (I lubed them), it is a 
 really great and really cheap rear derailer.  Anybody running friction 
 shifting should give it a chance.  I have no comment on running it indexed. 
  There is something to be said about letting Shimano take a design to 
 absolute full maturity and then let it trickle down to the very cheapest 
 model.  The Altus is that.  

 Bill Lindsay
 El Cerrito, CA

 P.S.  Let me know if you are nostalgic and want my deerhead rear der.  I'm 
 keeping the deerhead front, for a couple reasons.  


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[RBW] Re: Random thoughts on comfort, speed, and wool in hot weather

[Beth H]

I have two t-shirts sold by Chrome a few years ago, made of a Bamboo blend 
that acts as a cooling agent on hot days and acts as a nice warming first 
layer on colder days. I wish I could've bought more of these as they are 
about the nicest T-shirt ever, even classy enough for work; but Chrome 
stopped offering them after just one year. 

Meanwhile, I am officially selling off the rest of my lycra padded 
everything. I haven't worn most of it in a few years and it's just sitting 
around. These days it's cargo shorts, shorty wool ankle socks and either a 
cotton t-shirt or a longsleeved cotton button-down shirt, and sneakers on 
flat pedals.
I don't go fast -- or terribly far -- anymore, so why dress like I do? 

My only concessions to cycling garb are Andiamos (for longer rides), a 
brimmed cycling cap under my helmet and padded gloves to protect my hands. 
Everything else I can find at Goodwill. It's all good.

Beth Hamon

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[RBW] Re: Curious: saddle bags versus panniers?

[Beth H]

I mostly just use a transverse saddlebag. I have three bikes and four 
saddlebags so swapping around is easy.
Saddlebags keep everything simple and require me to think about how much I 
really need to take on my bike.
Most of the time a Nelson LF lives on my city bike. 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/bethness/18161287805

I like the look and usefulness of baskets but in my climate I'd need to put 
things in a waterproof bag first and then put the bag in the basket. So I 
may as well just hang a bag on my bike. 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/bethness/16243895447/

Happy riding!

Beth H in PDX

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[RBW] Re: Rubena Flash tires from RBW

[Beth H]

I started using Flash tires about three years ago and have been happy with 
them. 
Average 40 to 60 miles a week commuting on these and have had one flat in 
the last year.
They roll fine and are considerably more affordable than the Schwalbe 
Marathons.
I'm using 26 x 1.5's but may go to a 1.75 next time around.
Beth Hamon

On Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 5:22:47 AM UTC-7, Forrest wrote:

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[RBW] Rivelo is opening!

[Beth H]

I came, I saw, I enjoyed:
http://bikelovejones1.blogspot.com/2015/05/theres-new-kid-in-town-rivelo.html
Slow opening for now, official opening June 20.
Fun, cute, lovely. Go and see.
Beth
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[RBW] Re: Wrenching Apron

[Beth H]

I managed to snag a heavy canvas apron made by Carradice some years back, 
when I still worked full-time at a shop (we were a Carradice dealer and I 
got it on heavy discount). I used it daily for the last four years of my 
time there and today it hangs in my home workspace.
Beth H.

On Monday, May 4, 2015 at 4:20:03 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote:

 ...What do you all use?



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[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for rear derailers?

[Beth H]

Since I run full friction on my Riv (and actually, on all my bikes), I run 
whatever's handy. Lately, the aaLl-Rounder has been running a 2007-8ish Deore 
long cage rear with an old Suntour 5-speed FW. Shimano beehive thumbies are 
super-smooth, best thumb shifters I've ever used.
Beth H. in PDX

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[RBW] Re: Bike shop mechanics answer this:

[Beth H]

The shop where I bought my Disc Trucker doesn't cut steerers at all until 
fitted and sold, and then they really encourage leaving an extra inch and a 
half to two inches extra, just to be sure before making it shorter.

Exactly. This makes a lot of sense to me, especially for buyers who know 
they won't be leaning over terribly far.
Beth

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[RBW] FS: Carradice, Blackburn

[Beth H]

I am selling vintage Carradice panniers and equally vintage Jim Blackburn
rear rack.
Had hoped to sell locally but so far no bites. If you want to pay shipping
I'd be up for that:
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bop/4941276632.html
Cheers and happy riding --Beth
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[RBW] Re: thoughts on wheels.....

[Beth H]

Soory. My post, my bad. Shoulda been clearer.

What I would add is that, since entry-level and older freewheel hubs have 
more exposed axle on the drive side, the wheel is more prone to flexing in 
the dropouts under stresses -- and a big rider who pedals out of the saddle 
a lot is certainly strong enough to put that kind of stress on a rear hub. 
Cassettes have a freehub built up around the axle, offering it a bit more 
support under load. That said, I agree with everyone here who says that 
handbuilt wheels can be considered an investment -- though those on a very 
tight budget would still see them as an unattainable luxury. It's a tough, 
one to be sure. 

Beth in pdx

On Monday, March 16, 2015 at 7:43:25 AM UTC-7, Matthew J wrote:

 Good post except I wish the blogger were more clear on what he means by 
 freewheel hubs making less robust wheel.  

 Most likely the reference is that most multi-speed freewheel hubs on the 
 market today are lower budget.  There are many a wheel built with freewheel 
 hubs from the day by the likes of Phil Wood and MaxiCar with many years and 
 tens of thousands of miles on them.

 And for those looking to do single speed touring, I know for a fact Rich 
 Lesnik will recommend White Industries Eno freewheel hubs.  


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[RBW] seeking bike info: Austin, TX

[Beth H]

Hey Bikey Peeps!
I will be in Austin for four days in late June to attend a conference. I've 
never been to Austin before but I'm told it's a cool city. I've lined up a 
homestay situation about a mile from the conference venue and maybe two and 
a half miles from the official hotel (where late-night stuff will happen).
I'd like to see if it's possible to borrow or rent a city bike and kid 
trailer to tow my guitar back and forth during my visit.
Does anyone know of possibilities. I will be staying in the Northwest Hills 
neighborhood (zip code 78731). 
Please respond if you have helpful suggestions, and thanks!

Beth Hamon
Portland, OR

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[RBW] Re: Solvent tank for drivetrain cleaning

[Beth H]

I went digging to find out the status of El Duke degreaser. Since Rivendell 
sells it, I contacted them. Here's what Spencer told me: 

Hi Beth-
The El Duke guy quit making the stuff for a year or so a couple years ago.  
Then he moved to WC and we convinced him to start making it again.  
I think Riv is the one and only place to get it since he does not have the 
time to distribute it all by himself (the El Duke project is a side job).

So there you have it. It's now a smaller side project, and available ONLY 
through RBW in 12 oz. bottles.

Still worth it, if you ask me.

Beth H. 



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[RBW] Re: Solvent tank for drivetrain cleaning

[Beth H]

Jim -- I use El Duke degreaser (available in 12 oz. bottles at Rivendell: 
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/gooduke.htm) in one of those pink tubs 
that hospitals used to send patients home with. It's big enough to hold a 
crankset and everything else. I have on hand an assortment of brushes 
ranging from Park tool skinny brush to big fat solvent tank style (fr 
Harbor Freight) to a few old toothbrushes, enough to reach all the nooks 
and crannies in drive-train parts. Since El Duke is plant-based, I don't 
worry about toxins and don't even bother wearing gloves half the time. I 
drop the parts in, let them soak for about twenty minutes, and then scrub 
away. Carthartic and cleansing. 
When I'm done, I remove the parts rinse with hot water, and hang them up to 
dry. I let the liquid in the tub settle, and then I carefully pour off the 
top into a jar; it's usually good for at least one more use (two if it's 
not too gunky and I pour carefully). 
Since discovering El Duke, I no longer use synthetic solvents.

Beth Hamon, Portland OR 
http://www.beth-hamon-music.com

On Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 10:35:22 AM UTC-8, Jim Bronson wrote:

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[RBW] The heartbreak of zip-tied fenders

[Beth H]

My last zip-tie fender fix has lasted five years (avg 2,500 mi/yr). It just 
gave way two days ago, taking the chewed-up nasty end of the fender with it. 
Today I'm shortening the fender, moving everything down, drilling new holes and 
re-zipping it. I lose maybe an inch of fender protection, and the fix will last 
several years. Who needs Honjos?
Beth in PDX

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Re: [RBW] Re: The heartbreak of zip-tied fenders

[Beth H]

I don't generally keep a stash of spare fender hardware on hand at home, since 
i only have two bikes to maintain. But I always have zip-ties on hand. -- BH

Sent from my iPad

On Dec 23, 2014, at 2:31 PM, Geoffrey ring...@gmail.com wrote:

 Just curious, why not just use some fender hardware? 
 
 On Tuesday, December 23, 2014 11:34:55 AM UTC-6, Beth H wrote:
 My last zip-tie fender fix has lasted five years (avg 2,500 mi/yr). It just 
 gave way two days ago, taking the chewed-up nasty end of the fender with it. 
 Today I'm shortening the fender, moving everything down, drilling new holes 
 and re-zipping it. I lose maybe an inch of fender protection, and the fix 
 will last several years. Who needs Honjos? 
 Beth in PDX
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Re: [RBW] Re: The heartbreak of zip-tied fenders

[Beth H]

Here's a couple of photos of the finished fender fix:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/bethness/15470669573/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/bethness/15904252889/

Beth in pdx

On Tue, Dec 23, 2014 at 4:45 PM, BSWP ashtab...@gmail.com wrote:

 The LongLow, bless its heart, is tight for fender clearance, even wearing
 JackBrown 33.33s. The zip-ties give optimal clearance, I don't think I had
 room for a fork crown fender daruma. The other tied points were the rear
 plastic tabs that the fender rods slip into, I zipped 'em to the rack tabs,
 and I'm also holding the rear fender's front clip (for the chainstay
 bridge) to the fender with a ziptie.

 Pictures prove zip-ties can work, in a pinch. Or anytime at all...

 https://www.flickr.com/photos/71141757@N02/15471603133

 - Andrew just in time for dry weather, Berkeley

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[RBW] Re: What's your winter project?

[Beth H]

If I can really get it together -- AND the winter here stays balmy enough 
for my tools not to hurt when I pick them up in an uninsulated workspace! 
-- then the most ambitious thing I've got planned is to tear down and fully 
overhaul my '99 All-Rounder, which hasn't had bearings re-done since 
something like 2007. To be fair, wheels and BB are sealed bearings, so it 
would just be a matter of installing fresh bearings in the hubs and 
checking my basic Shimano BB to see if it needs replacing (which it 
probably does, as I average 2,500-2,700 miles a year on this thing). The 
Ultegra headset that came with this frame (used) still rolls nicely and 
feels good, but I'll probably open it up anyway to clean it and put in some 
fresh grease.
It's nice to have a basically trouble-free and reliable bicycle to ride 
every day, ya know?
Beth in PDX


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[RBW] Re: Daring to wrench on my Riv's?

[Beth H]

Wiping down your bike with a rag and looking closely at the parts will tell 
you a lot about how your bike is built and works.
Begin with the headset, since it's already all there and it's unlikely you 
will need to replace everything right away (probabl just needs cleaning, 
fresh grease and reassembly). 
Glenn's manual, mentioned earlier in the comments, will get you pretty far 
with basic things that run on loose ball bearings.
For sealed stuff, consult on of the later editions of the Bicycling 
magazine repair guides. 
If your city has a non-profit or DIY communal workspace, inquire about 
classes or one-on-one help. DIY spaces are usually cheap, friendly and fun 
places to hang out with others who love bicycles.
Enjoy the process!
Beth Hamon
Portland, OR

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[RBW] Re: Winter means looking for problems that might not exist and solving them. Hence, Stem Shifters!

[Beth H]

It may not really be a problem for taller guys, but for someone like me, 
stem shifters are a godsend. Short waist, long limbs and reach issues meant 
i had to come up with a wacky solution to make a drop-barr'd bike fit 
comfortably. Here's what I came up with: 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/bethness/sets/72157631882809483/

The photo set shows the story of the bike from craigslist purchase through 
rebuild to present configuration.

I LOVE my stem shifters (Suntour Power Ratchet). I especially love that 
most folks haven't re-discovered them yet, so I can still find them for 
five bucks in the used parts bin at my local bike recycler. Good stuff.

Beth in PDX

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[RBW] Re: Shoe Recommendations for VP Thin Gripsters (or Grip Kings)

[Beth H]

I began wearing Chrome sneakers about four years ago, and have not 
regretted it. They are perfect for my narrow feet and are more durable than 
Cons.
Yes, they're also more expensive; but you can find discontinued colors and 
styles online and discount prices. 

Beth Hamon, PDX

My feet sometimes ache after a long ride in squishy shoes.  Has anyone 
 found a stiffer soled shoe that they like with sneaker pedals?



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[RBW] Re: best tires for fendered rambouillet

[Beth H]

Paselas. Great tire, reasonably priced. You won't be sad if you go with 
them. --Beth in PDX


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Re: [RBW] Cyclocross and a little contest

[Beth H]

I, for one, am grateful for my local cyclocross scene and its close cousin, 
short-track mountain biking.
As a child, I rode my department store fake BMX bike through unifinished 
construction sites, making up my own obstacle courses and trying to clean every 
feature I could find. (At the tender age of ten, I didn't know what trials 
riding was but probably would have enjoyed it.)
As a forty-something adult who rode every day for transportation but was 
definitely out of shape by modern cycling standards, I entered my fitst 
short-track race on a dare from friends. Since then I raced four full seasons 
of 'cross and four-plus of short-track. After a 2+ year hiatus caused in great 
part by a career change, I came back to race (euphenistically speaking, 
anyway) an unsanctioned demo event. Two weeks of riding my old mountain bike 
in preparation, practicing dismounts (I still suck at mounts) and bunny 
hopping; at nearly 52 I am still dreadfully out of shape and don't care. I'm 
having a blast. 

I owe a great deal of this to my local scene for being as friendly and 
non-judgmental as any bunch of folks could possibly be. I come in last, 
red-faced and out-of-breath, and get cheered as loadly as the woman who crossed 
the line first. Definitely an un-racer in most of my bicycling life, but there 
will always be a place in my heart for my local 'cross scene.

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[RBW] Re: HIgh hopes on ebay

[Beth H]

While everyone piles on pb*bikes for his business model, let me point out:

1. We won't keep people from being rich, any more than they will help keep 
me from being, ahem, under budget.
2. Capitalism may suck, but it is too firmly entrenched now to destroy it 
without completely destroying the world which so heavily depends upon it. 
(Who was it that said, Don't throw stones in glass houses...?)
3. Anyone selling a PLASTIC WATER BOTTLE for a hundred bucks deserves to be 
mocked at least a little. 
4. Anyone buying it -- even if they can easily afford to -- earns my pity.

Cheers and happy riding

Beth in Portland, OR

On Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:31:10 AM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:

 Act fast, and you can own a $450 Nitto stem to match your $100 Rivendell 
 water bottle! 
 http://www.ebay.com/itm/281339963578



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Re: [RBW] Surly after Riv

[Beth H]

Andy and others who bemoan the selling out of the Rivendell ideal -- have 
you ever owned a bike shop and been responsible for the care and feeding of 
your workers? Just curious. I used to co-own a shop, and had to make 
payroll twice a month. In the end high ideals won't put food on your 
employees' tables or clothes on their backs. Say what you like about Surly 
and the companies that wish they were more like Surly, but their bikes are 
far more affordable and they sell, logo font and quasi-sexist vibe be 
damned. And when fly out the door and customers are happy, your workers 
won't starve. Making payroll because your shop is selling and servicing 
decent bikes and making people happy is a lot better than the alternative.

For awhile, I bemoaned how other companies had begun to copy Rivendell's 
ideas -- steel bikes with comfortable, non-racing geometry, wool tops, et 
al. Getting bicyclists with less disposable income on board by making 
cheaper copies of the cool stuff simply encourages them to ape the rich, 
right?
Sure. Fine. Whatever. In the end, all the copying/flattery has gotten a 
crap ton more people outside and on bicycles -- enough more that I don't 
really care anymore how they got there. 

Riv started something really beautiful, and it comes as no surprise that 
other companies have taken up the mantle and are spreading good, sensible 
ideas. So what if my wool jersey says Surly (or Pearl Izumi or 
Novara) on it? Better yet, so what if I scored my last lot of wool tops 
from Goodwill? and they fit a little loose or lumpy? It's all good. Hey, 
I'm outside riding my bike in nearly all kinds of weather. I'm happy. 

I doubt I will ever be in a position to ever buy another Rivendell bicycle. 
That's cool. I know what makes a bike sensible and comfortable and I can 
replicate an awful lot of both the geometry and aesthetic on almost any 
cheaper steel bike available to me. 
So in the end, honestly, I think Rivendell has won.

Cheers and happy riding --
Beth Hamon, getting ready to go ride in the rain. Again.
Portland, OR
http://www.beth-hamon-music.com

On Thursday, October 23, 2014 6:12:55 AM UTC-7, ascpgh wrote:


 I commute on an LHT that most sufficiently met my set of needs and wants 
 when I bought it from a shop that hasn't transacted its soul for a 
 corporate brand floor plan. Had I given up and picked one of the big 
 brands' scant offerings in that vein, I'd be a corporate handmaiden of 
 marketing beyond downtube foolery on my benign ride to and from work. They 
 cannot grasp the idea of selling a bike, not a rolling billboard of 
 graphics and shapes. Each part need not be marked, logo-laiden or utmost. 


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[RBW] Splats question

[Beth H]

I boug a pair of Splats when they first came out almost three years ago. I wear 
shoes without a raised heel -- usually Chrome Kursks because they-so 
comfortable.
I have noticed that, even though I'm careful to remove the splats at my 
destination, I still am wearing out the strap that goes underneath my foot.
Has anyone else experienced this?  Is there a good fix that will keep me from 
having to buy another pair right away? I don't own an industrial sewing machine 
so lower-ech solutions are sought. I LOVE these and want to keep them going 
before buying replacements.
Beth in pdx, where the rain has returned for the season

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[RBW] Re: Platform/Spiked pedals question (gripsters, grip kings, etc.)

[Beth H]

Depending on the pedal you choose and the shoe you wear when riding, there 
will be anywhere from no to a little locking.

I find the best combination for me to give me a non-slip surface and avoid 
locking is to wear a converse-style shoe (I'm a huge fan of the Chrome 
Kursk) and use a wide, flat BMX pedal. One that takes screw-in pins offers 
more grip than one without. VP and Wellgo offer good models.
Beth

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[RBW] Re: Rain Gear?

[Beth H]

What kind of rain gear depends greatly on where you live and how much you 
ride.

I'm a daily rider in Portland, OR and I ride all winter long.

I have been somewhat disappointed by Showers Pass, especially since they 
moved their manufacturing from Vietnam to China a few years ago. Quality 
control became inconsistent and the warranty policies became more 
unbending. I understand that a lot of their entry-level-priced items have 
undergone a redesign for 2013 but have not yet seen the new versions.

I am hanging onto my Burley Rock Point jacket for dear life. It's a better 
design than the SP touring jacket (which was basically a copy of the 
Burley) and the fabric and waterproofing have held upfor far longer. 
My friend's SP Touring jacket had issues six months in; by eight months in 
the waterproof zipper had frayed to failure and the seams were quite leaky. 
When he called SP to resolve the issues they said the jacket had to be 
washed every 4 to 6 weeks with a special soultion from NikWax -- something 
the hang tag hadn't made clear. They were willing to take the jacket in for 
inspection but could guarantee that they'd actually offer replacement, 
leaving my friend without a rain jacket in the meantime. In the end, my 
friend bought a J  G Breathable rain jacket online -- heavy-duty, 
comfortable and water-proof enough for daily riding in PDX. Also a bargain 
at $100 plus s+h. (J  G admits they purposely underprice this product to 
remain competitive, and they only sell it direct online.) He's had it for 
two years and it's still going strong.

For rainpants: On light-rain days where I'm jus dashing short spurts around 
town, I like Rainlegs. Easy on-off and very stowable, and plenty 
warterproof in light rain. For heavy rain, the water will drip down around 
the backside of the legs and get your pants wet. In that case, I switch to 
either my old Burley rain pants OR to my heavier-duty J  G Cyclewear 
Breathable rain pant. The former is okay for short commutes but so old that 
it eventually fails in a downpour. When I know it's going to rain 
bucketfuls I use the latter -- a little hot but plenty durable.

For foot coverage I'm fond of the RBW Splats for most city riding. They fit 
over most street shoes and are stowable; though the heavy waxed cotton 
takes more time to dry out between uses. SP shoe covers do seem to work 
pretty well, but you MUST take them off at your destination; if you walk 
around in them they will wear out much more quickly.

I don't use a helmet cover, preferring to wear a thin cycling cap under my 
helmet (cotton in summer, thin wool in fall/winter).

Ultimately, I think it's ideal to have rain wear that is SO good that you 
mostly *enjoy* riding in the rain. Even by February.

Beth in PDX

On Thursday, September 13, 2012 11:55:57 AM UTC-7, tragicallyaverage wrote:

 As the rainy season approaches, I've been motivated to keep myself dry. My 
 former method of riding in the rain was to ride a fendered bike, and then 
 simply get soaked on my commutes. 
 I'd like to attempt to stay as dry and comfy as the fall season 
 approaches. Any suggestions or products that have worked well for anyone?


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[RBW] Re: Pedals

[Beth H]

I still ride with clips and straps on my daily commuter, but the straps are 
set fairly wide open to facilitate ease of use and to accommodate my 
toe-clip covers:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bethness/3626514094/in/set-72157630921829368

Underneath is this kind of older Shimano BMX platform:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bethness/3898876240/sizes/l/in/set-72157594450837124/

If anyone finds these pedals, grab 'em! They are by far one of the most 
comfortable pedals for pedaling free, but have the added benefit of being 
able to take a toeclip (with some modification, suggest you use chrome 
metal clips for bendability).

My Surly Big Dummy now uses some Redline BMX platforms with pins. Also 
pretty comfortable, and the pins do help with gription in our rainy winters.

Shoe of choice: Chrome Kursk (non-PSD version). Several cuts above the 
Converse sneaker on which it's loosely based, this is one stylish, classy 
sneaker that rides beautifully. I rode for years in Vans until I tried a 
pair of these. Perfect for medium-to-skinny feet; stiffer sole than most 
sneakers but not uncomfortable for walking all day; removable insole is one 
of the thickets and most supportive ever. I like these so much that I 
followed my mother's longstanding rule of buying several pairs in multiple 
colors (if it's a good shoe and it fits you well, buy it in every color 
before they stop making it.)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bethness/6648962053/in/set-72157628750604647/

At $75 a pair they're not cheap; but they can be found on sale at the 
Chrome web site (check their backdoor for closeouts and overruns) and 
also on eBay. I have four pairs and didn't pay full price for any of them.
The monochrome [all-black] version is classiest of all -- nice enough, when 
new at least, to wear in some professional settings. (I teach in mine.)

Beth in PDX

On Tuesday, July 24, 2012 12:38:54 PM UTC-7, Ryan Ray wrote:

 Started with platforms
 Went to clips, then to clip-less
 Finally: platforms


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[RBW] Ride Report: Memory Lane, sort of

[Beth H]

My first -- and last -- really long bike ride of summer 2012:

http://bikelovejones1.blogspot.com/2012/09/ride-report-40-mile-loop.html

RBW content: pictures of my one-and-only Riv in various settings (not 
unlike Amelie's gnome).

Cheers --Beth in pdx

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[RBW] Re: Rivs by city

[Beth H]

I am aware of at least a dozen other Rivendells in Portland, including:

--All-Rounder
--Rambouillet
--Redwood
--Romulus (a few of these, actually)
--Bleriot
--Riv custom (a very early one, still being ridden daily by its owner)
--Atlantis (again, several; and this may be the most popular model here)

On top of this, I've lost count of the number of bikes whose owners have 
Riv'd them out.
The ones I've seen now number in the hundreds.
Evidence of the amazing influence of one company's approach to cycling.

Beth in pppdx

On Thursday, September 6, 2012 8:56:30 AM UTC-7, Jim Thill - Hiawatha 
Cyclery wrote:

 I see various threads on here about Rivendell's representation in various 
 parts of the country. 


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[RBW] Re: In praise of gloves

[Beth H]

Eric -- OWW! Having known my share of road rash over the years I get it. 

The last time Sweetie and I traveled to the Bay Area we stopped in at Riv 
HQ to kidnap Grant for a lunch break (he doesn't always take them). Before 
we left I bought something like nine pairs of the small-sized summer gloves 
on closeout (we wear the same size glove). As someone who works with her 
hands (fixing bikes and playing guitar) I would be lost without my padded 
gloves.

Hope you heal quickly and that the road rash isn't too awful. --Beth in PDX

On Saturday, August 4, 2012 6:45:54 PM UTC-7, EricP wrote:

 [snip] Hands still hurting 10 hours later, but the Rivendell summer gloves 
 did their job.  Prevented serious road rash.  So I should be able to attend 
 the music festival later next week and play guitar for hours and hours 
 backing up fiddles and banjos.


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[RBW] Re: Rivendell MTB sold on EBay

[Beth H]

Pretty sure that at least one of the current Riv models can utilize 26 
wheels. If not, then Riv ought to do something about that.
Bike with 26 wheels are STILL da bomb, IMHO. They ride beautifully and 
offer comfort without sacrificing much in the way of speed or smoothness.
Beth in PDX

On Sunday, July 8, 2012 9:44:40 PM UTC-7, iamkeith wrote:

 The whole disapointment in not getting it now has me wishing there was 
 still a comparable 26 Riv bike available.  

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[RBW] Re: Review of Just Ride.

[Beth H]

I read it and liked most of it. I think Grant goes to some places I 
wouldn't, especially in the areas of food and helmets.
But I found it mostly informative and entertaining.

Reading it, I was reminded of how blessed I am to live in a city where 
living car-free and relying on a bicycle for primary transportation is 
actually possible -- and how far behind Portland so many cities remain in 
developing human-scale infrstraucture.

I've tried nearly everything -- from Randonneuring to racing -- and these 
days I find I am mostly content to ride my bike for transportation and 
pleasure at slower speeds. Much of what's in the book applies to folks who 
want to Just Ride. In the landscape of too many books and magazines 
exhorting us to pour ourselves into lycra, strap on the heart-rate monitors 
and emulate elite racers at every opportunity (so that bike shops can sell 
more carbon-fiber racing bikes and recoup their investments on all that R  
D -- sorry, that's my bike industry cynicism at work), *Just Ride* is a 
breath of fresh air.

Beth in PDX

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[RBW] Re: The New Riv

[Beth H]

On Tuesday, July 3, 2012 10:00:45 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote:

 Beater Rivendell?  I thought all Rivendells are suppose to be ridden to 
 the ground?


Well, yeah. Which is why some aspects of this development make me scratch 
my head.

Cheap? $1,400 ain't cheap if you're an hourly-wage worker. It isn't even 
affordable. Perhaps find a different word. 
Value-packed, maybe.

My shop does this with Surly Big Dummy frames. We build them up with a 
smart combination of new and used parts to keep the total price under 
$2,000. This is how you make bicycle transportation more affordable and 
more accessible. 

While I applaud RBW's stance on avoiding stuff made in China, I predict 
that this will become harder and harder to do -- and in a relatively short 
time. And when that happens, further developments at RBW will be 
interesting to watch.

Off to ride my BGR (Beautiful Green Riv) -- further into the ground.

Cheers --Beth

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Re: [RBW] frame swap? (My LongLow custom for your Atlantis)

[Beth H]

Ron -- almost daily (except when I have to haul my guitar and amp -- that I 
do on the Big Dummy).

On Friday, June 22, 2012 9:44:37 PM UTC-7, RonLau wrote:

 Beth, still riding that green machine?




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[RBW] Re: frame swap? (My LongLow custom for your Atlantis)

[Beth H]

Thanks. Not on the Serotta forum but maybe I'll check it out.

On Saturday, June 23, 2012 9:45:25 AM UTC-7, rcnute wrote:

 Hi, Beth: Jon on the Serotta forum is selling a 53 Atlantis; looks like a 
 beaut!

 Ryan

 On Friday, June 22, 2012 7:38:47 AM UTC-7, Beth H wrote:

 I have tried to ride and enjoy my '99 LongLow. Each time I come home less 
 happy than before. The truth is that I am totally burned out on 700c 
 wheels, and on the feel of this frame (which, due to multiple factors 
 including the aging process, no longer fits or rides the way it used to).

 It's a 55cm square, custom-built by Joe Starck.
 I wonder if there's anyone out there willing to trade an Atlantis frame 
 in a 52 to 54cm (for 26 wheels). My frame has beausage -- paint wear and a 
 few chipsall over -- so I don't care about paint issues.

 If not, then I'll punt; but I thought I'd toss this out to the list first.

 Beth in pdx

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[RBW] Re: frame swap? (My LongLow custom for your Atlantis)

[Beth H]

So here's the blog post that describes everything:


http://bikelovejones1.blogspot.com/2012/06/want-to-trade-my-55cm-riv-longlow-for.html

From this post you can link to a set of photos of the bike in various 
stages of setup. Current setup has drops and stem shifters.

I would really prefer to swap this bike for an Atlantis in my correct size.
If that's not possible then I will consider selling it as a whole bike. 
Share this with your friends as I do not belong to every cool bike forum in 
the universe.

Cheers --Beth

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Re: [RBW] frame swap? (My LongLow custom for your Atlantis)

[Beth H]

On Friday, June 22, 2012 9:39:56 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote:

 Beth: I thought you loved the LongLow. What changed?
 And, second, what about 700c wheels now disappoints you?


Two things that have developed over the last five years:

1. I find that bikes spec'd around 700c wheels in my appropriate 
height-size are now uncomfortably long for my shortening reach -- and I was 
already pretty darned short-wasted to begin with. Aging has slowly 
decreased my reach further, to the point where drops are uncomfortable and 
uprights on a short-top tube model are not working (combination of 
handlebar, stem length and frame geometry make for a bike that does not 
handle optimally).

2. My LongLow was made in 1999, befre any of us knew just how alrge a tire 
we'd eventually like to run. This frame can handle 32mm tires with fenders 
only BARELY, and then only with the right tire and fender combo.

3. The older I get, the happier I find I am on bigger tires. Older-school 
mountain bike geometry is giving me a new lease on bicycling with a better 
upright position (stem/bar/frame geometry combo) and plenty of room for big 
tires and full fenders.  Plus, I LIKE the feel of the ride on 26 (559) 
wheels and I love the feeling that I can ride anywhere on them.

So, as my bicycling life evolves and my atorage options aren't increasing, 
it makes sense for me to transition to bikes I will actually ride, and will 
enjoy riding as I age. I am ready to look at a frame swap if someone out 
there has an Atlantis they'd like to trade for my LongLow frame. 

Thanks to everyone who has emailed back and forth with me trying to 
convince me to keep the LongLow. I live in a tiny place with very limited 
storage space, so it doesn't make sense to keep and store bikes I ride less 
and less over time. Periodic culling and adjusting of the bike herd isn't a 
bad thing. Cheers and happy riding --Beth

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[RBW] Re: Bridgestone poster value

[Beth H]

I bought the Horse posted back when RBW was selling off the extras for a 
silly-low price. 
I didn't own a BStone at the time but thought the poster was beautiful.
Sweetie pair someone to frame it all nice for me as a gift.
It hangs in the dining room and covers a large patched hole in the wall 
where a mirror used to hang.
It is extremely valuable in its ability to cover that patched section of 
wall.

Beth in pdx

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[RBW] Re: Portland Riv-ish Ride

[Beth H]

I'm busy too. But that's no reason not to schedule another ride later in 
the summer. We could do a baby Riv Rally in July or August for everyone who 
will miss Sunday's ride. Mike -- Wanna co-host? Email me off list.

Beth in pdx

On Tuesday, June 12, 2012 8:02:24 PM UTC-7, Mike wrote:

 I'll be working this Sunday so won't be able to make it. Yet another 
 Portland Rivish even that I'll miss. One of these days everything will 
 align... 

 --mike

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[RBW] Re: Portland Riv-ish Ride

[Beth H]

A shorter O option might be either:

a. Take MAX to end of the line in Hillsboro and ride out to Stub Stewart; OR

b. Ride out to Oxbow and back (breakfast at M  M in Gresham the next 
morning would be a nice option).

Dates might be tough on this since everyone is busy. 
And I'm with Lynne on this -- just require that people arrive clothed and 
shod and call it good.

Beth

On Wednesday, June 13, 2012 8:48:28 AM UTC-7, Allan in Portland wrote:

 Sounds nice. May I suggest an option-S24O to some point in the Gorge? For 
 those unable to O, they could get an early start the next morning and 
 meet-up with the O-ers for a rambling return leg. Though, now that I've 
 typed it, that seems to be pushing the distance for a group ride.

 In any case, keep me in the loop!

 -Allan

 On Wednesday, June 13, 2012 8:26:51 AM UTC-7, Beth H wrote:

 I'm busy too. But that's no reason not to schedule another ride later in 
 the summer. We could do a baby Riv Rally in July or August for everyone who 
 will miss Sunday's ride. Mike -- Wanna co-host? Email me off list.

 Beth in pdx

 On Tuesday, June 12, 2012 8:02:24 PM UTC-7, Mike wrote:

 I'll be working this Sunday so won't be able to make it. Yet another 
 Portland Rivish even that I'll miss. One of these days everything will 
 align... 

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[RBW] Re: OT(ish): Is there such thing as a modern mixte touring bike?

[Beth H]

The KHS Urban Xpress/Mixte will give you most of what you're looking for in 
a built-up complete bike, except the lowrider rack eyelets and the drop 
bars (but you can swap those in yourself later), including a Cr-MO frame, 
room for 37's (with fenders!) and sensble gearing -- for only a little more 
than the Soma Buena Vista frameset.

Cheers --Beth in pdx

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[RBW] Re: Schwalbe and flats: Is it just me?

[Beth H]

On Wednesday, May 16, 2012 9:31:05 PM UTC-7, Philip Williamson wrote:

 Do you always have a culprit for your flat? 


Good point. I ride through some sketchy streets with potholes, broken glass 
and all sorts of flotsam.
My Surly Big Dummy uses Schwalbe Marathons (26 x 1.75) and I've yet to flat 
on those in three years.
My All-Rounder WAS using Pasela TG's until today; I got a fast leak just as 
I getting ready to leave the shop. First a replaced the tube. Half a block 
away, another flat. Returned to the shop, replaced both the tube and worn 
rear tire; now I'm trying out the Rubena city tire (26 x 1.75) that's 
similar to the Marathon. So far it feels okay; I think if I don't run it 
super-hard it might feel a little better on the road. I also don't think 
I'll get many flats with this tire, it's fairly beefy (though not as heavy 
as the Schwalbe).

I'll report back after the first 200 miles or so.

Beth in pdx

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[RBW] Re: OT: Giro Reverb Helmets

[Beth H]

Actually, I bought one early in April and have been wearing it since
on daily commutes.
A thin cotton cycling cap fits nicely underneath (I prefer that to the
demi-brim the helmet comes with).
It's a much lower-profile helmet than most BMX-y bucket shaped
helmets, a much better-looking too.
In short, I like it a lot. Wore it today on an 80-degree day and had
no problems staying cool.
Worth the money.
Beth in PDX

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[RBW] Re: Rationalizing a Reduction; Encourage Me

[Beth H]

It's both a nice and slightly embarassing quandry to have: 9 bikes,
one butt.

I recently sold off my singlespeed (Redling MonoCog) after determining
that, much as I've anjoyed it, my knees can no longer handle
singlespeed mountain biking. That leaves the All-Rounder, the LongLow
and the Surly Big Dummy as my remaining bikes that are ready to ride.

Between the three of them, my bikes don't so it all, but as a rider,
neither do I anymore.
I think the hardest part was admitting to myself that I had changed
enough as a rider to justify selling off the dross.

Beth in PDX

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[RBW] Re: Knee trouble

[Beth H]

On Apr 9, 11:29 am, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
 I'm curious to hear from oldsters (ie, older than young-uns like
 myself at a just-turned-57) who ride fixed or ss: how's y'all's knees?

I've had recurring knee twinges for years, since a high school track
injury ended my running days and sent me onto the bike.
I've noticed it a lot more in the last few years -- basically since I
began racing singlespeed -- that my knees, espcially my right knee,
will twinge more often. I noticed it last year when I experimented
with working out/training to race. While I did lose weight working
out in a gym, and my muscles got stronger, my joints did not. By the
end of short-track season I was ready for the several weeks away from
the singlespeed bike before cyclocross. By mid-November, the
combination of singlespeed racing, thick mud and dropping temperatures
forced me to skip the last four local races of the season because my
knees couldn't handle it.

A cut in hours at work meant the end of the gym membership this winter/
spring. When I pulled out the singlespeed bike to just ride around the
neighborhood, I slapped on a bigger cog in the rear and it still
didn't help. I've ridden the SS bike three times since New Year's, and
I will most likely sell it this spring.

I can't afford knee replacement surgery, so instead I'm listening to
my body and taking preventative steps to insure I'll have these knees
for as long as I can. If that means hanging up racing (and
specifically singlespeed racing/riding), so be it. I had a good run
and I'm ready to Get Mellow.

Beth in PDX, where it's only hilly part of the time.

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[RBW] Re: A new tent for bicycle camping?

[Beth H]

On my last bike campout, I used a very small child's tent --
originally from Walmart but I got mine for four dollars at a yard
sale.
Four poles, built-in vinyl floor and tiny permanent ranfly up top.
The whole thing screams cheap; I had to seam-seal everything myself.
But you know what? When rolled up and stuffed in its sack it takes up
remarkably little space; and at no-longer-exactly-5' 7 I fit inside
fully stretched out diagonally, with my stuff on either side of me in
the corners. It's the perfect little tent for solo bike-camping.
Beth in PDX

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[RBW] Re: Contemplating herd thinning to all-26

[Beth H]

Fellas -- thanks for the feedback. I should've included a few more
tidbits:

a. Space is much more of a consideration than money, though money may
become a consideration in the next year as my career situation
evolves.

b. I generally live car-free, though I will sometimes ride as a
passenger in my partner's automobile and actually help spell her on
long drives (i.e., outta state, which happenes once or twice a year).
In the city I don't drive a car. Ever.

c. In the last dozen years, I've gone from being a transportational
cyclist to being a tourist, a randonneuse and a racer, and now I feel
myself heading back into utilitarian cycling again and loving it. The
thought of training holds little appeal; The idea of signing up for
a ride to beat the clock holds even less; and paying to ride or race
my bike makes less and less sense as I evolve as a cyclist. The things
I continue to relish are my commutes, my cargo-hauling errands, and my
leisurely weekend jaunts, all done by bicycle.

d. How many bikes I own -- and all the seemingly-requisite gear that
goes with them -- feels far less important to me now. (No matter how
many bikes I own, I still have only one butt.)

As space and money are increasingly important considerations, it
becomes clearer to me that a serious winnowing-down is probably in
order. And because I rely on bikes for transportation, it makes such
excellent sense for me to have a smaller stable which all utilize the
same wheel size. Fewer bikes, fewer spare parts, more space.

So yeah, I will probably think about selling the two bikes I ride the
least, sometime in the next year or less. Thanks again for the
feedback. --Beth

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[RBW] Re: doesn't anyone short ride a riv?

[Beth H]

I'm 5' 7, 32 inseam, long-limbed and relatively short-waisted. Over
the last few years I've found that my 700c-wheeled Longlow has been
sitting unused more and more, while my bikes with smaller frames, more
standover room and 26 wheels get ridden All. The. Time. Is it about
size? Or just comfort? Even my singlespeed mountain bike, which I've
raced on for the last few years, has 26 wheels. And it's small, but
not unneccessarily so.

Like Gorgena Terry in the recent BQ article, I like my almost
unlimited tire choices in 26. I appreciate the clearance for fenders
(all my 26 frames are more mountain-y than road-y. And I've never had
toe overlap issues on these bikes.
None of the frames is too small, just noticable smaller than my
Longlow. I'm especially fond of the '99 All-Rounder that gets ridden
nearly every day as my dependable commuter. Possibly the best bike
ever. And while it may look too small, it sure doesn't feel that
way.

Beth in PDX, contemplating some herd-thinning in the future.

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[RBW] Re: MUSA Knickers - Sartorial Slippery Slope

[Beth H]

If you can wear the knicks at work and your employer doesn't mind,
you've won.
Relax and work in comfort.
Beth trying to decide if a sixth ear piercing will raise eyebrows at
my synagogue gig Hamon

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[RBW] Re: Need help deciding... Soma San Marcos or Revamp an 84 Trek 610...

[Beth H]

Refurb. You've got the clearance, cold-setting is not traumatic if you
do it carefully (and don't overstep your bounds -- i.e., don't spread
a 6-speed frame to a 10), and the Trek is a solid frame. My vote is
for bringing back the Trek. --Beth in PDX

On Feb 7, 6:05 am, trek610 tspin...@gmail.com wrote:
 Hi all,

 I am at a cross roads and need some help deciding on how best to spend my
 money...

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[RBW] Re: Extreme Exercize

[Beth H]

Heavens, no!
Go ahead and race.
If you're concerned about extreme efforts, do what I often do and
finish DFL.
When I do this I see the beautiful absurdity of it all and end my
evenings laughing out loud.
Works every time.
Beth

On Jan 25, 9:01 pm, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com
wrote:
 Awww.. So does that me I can't start racing cyclocross now? I was
 looking forward on hellish training rides, that make me want to throw
 up...

 On Jan 25, 5:29 pm, Michael Hechmer mhech...@gmail.com wrote:







  A while back the Riv Reader published an article challenging the benefits
  of ultra endurance events.  With that in mind, I offer this research report:

 http://fitness.mercola.com/sites/fitness/archive/2012/01/25/cardio-ma...

  I have to admit, I have long since gotten over any urge to do anything that
  smacks of training, so perhaps this appeals to my preconceived desires.

  blessings,
  michael

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[RBW] Re: Sayonara Jay Day

[Beth H]

When Sweetie and I visited Riv HQ during a Bay Area swing a couple of
summers ago, we kidnapped Grant for a lovely power lunch around
the corner that lasted nearly two hours.
When we returned Grant to his environment obviously more relaxed, he
settled down on his giant feldenkreis ball-cum-office chair, and got
back to work with a smile. As Sweetie and I looked around the showroom
for a quick peek and some possible shopping, Jay came up to me, smiled
gently and whispered, thank you SO much for getting him out of here
for a couple of hours!
Is there a problem? I asked, sotto voce.
No, no, no problem, Jay assured me, it's just that Grant eats lunch
at his desk a lot. He takes really short breaks. Works a lot. He
paused, snuck a glance at Grant and whispered to me, Now and then he
forgets to eat altogether. It's really busy around here in the summer,
you know.
That's the kind of fella Jay appeared to be in our brief encounter.
Caring and sweet in a quiet sort of way.
I wish him all the best in sunny, funny Arizona.
Beth H in PDX

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[RBW] Re: Rivendell: Our First Real Sale

[Beth H]

I was greatly surprised to learn that the railroad (aka cobb) shirt is
going away. I have both a seersucker shirt and a railroad shirt and
depending on the tmperature they are my go-to shirts for lots of
occasions. If you haven't got a railroad shirt, do it now! It softens
up beautifully after the first washing, to become The Best Old Comfy
Shirt Ever.

Beth

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[RBW] Re: Anyone Regret Selling a Bike?

[Beth H]

 The main I posted this is wondering if anyone in the group regretted
 selling a bike.

Yes. I had a Peugeot Orient Express mountain bike frame that I had
built up into a really tough commuter about ten years ago:

http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2005/cc039-bethhamon1005.html

It was a beautiful old atb frame, with thick, almost medieval lugs and
a fork crown so big and beefy it made me weep. It was almost too big
for me (21 c-t) but somehow I made it work, and I rode it everywhere,
even taking it on some weekend tours.
When I needed to thin the herd (due to space considerations -- another
bike was coming to the bike ranch), I reluctantly sold the frameset to
the shop where I work. It sold to someone else immediately -- I didn't
know to whom since it sold on my day off -- and I didn't see it again
for a long time. Then, last year, while my bike was hanging vertically
on a hook at the end of the MAX [light-rail] car, I looked across the
aisle and saw my Peugeot hanging on the other hook! It had been
rebuilt with some modifications, including a shorter stem, skinnier
tires and narrower handlebars, but was being ridden by a [taller]
woman who looked like it made her perfectly happy. She got off two
stops before me, hopped on and rode away with ease. And while I was
sad at having to sell the frame, I was glad it was being ridden.

I've since replaced the Peugeot with a Riv All-Rounder frame, which is
smaller, fits me much better, and has an eerily similar build-up:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bethness/4983518560/

(If it ain't broke, don't fix it, right?)

Beth

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[RBW] Re: Can I rant just a minute?

[Beth H]

Anne Paulson for President

--Beth in PDX

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[RBW] Re: I like the look of these

[Beth H]

This is the first product I've seen that has potential for our rainy
Pac NW Climate.
Though temps here can drop as low as in Vermont during the winter,
they don't stay there.
Most gloves meant for winter use are too clammy for Portland use. OR
makes an overmitt that can be used alone or with a heavier glove
underneath, but the long wrist coverage makes it hard to use with a
rain jacket for just everyday riding.
This is the closest I've seen to something that might work. I think
the thumb coverage still needs a little work; my thumbs get cold when
left un/underprotected. But that's a minor quibble.
Wish I'd seen these before I placed my Riv order last week.
Beth in PDX, where it's gusting hard, 55F and raining sideways outside

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[RBW] Re: Winter Cycling Wear!

[Beth H]

For commutes to/from work, I usually just wear my work clothes (jeans/
shirt/sweatshirt or sweater, regular shoes). If it's dry I'll top it
off with a heavy wool sweater, scarf and wool cap under my helmet.

For light rain I'll choose a lighter weight shirt and sweater and
layer it under a Burley rain jacket and Rainlegs.
For heavier rain I'll sawp in full Burley rain pants and shoe covers
(this year I've been useing RBW Splats and they work well).

If it's really cold I'll add a woo ear band to the cap, or swap in a
heavier wool cap with ear flap. If it's really, really cold I'll add
thin wool tights under my pants, though I always have to take them off
at work because it's too warm.

Gloves are most often ragg wool variety, even in the rain. I usually
carry extra socks and gloves with me so I have a dry pair for the ride
home.

Beth

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[RBW] Re: FS: Wool-blend vest, XL

[Beth H]

SOLD, thanks much

On Nov 2, 8:43 am, b hamon periwinkle...@yahoo.com wrote:
 Vintage Bontrager wool-blend vest,

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[RBW] Re: A year has passed well close enough

[Beth H]

--BMX pedals (even on my singlespeed racing bike). Current model
choices include Redline low-rise, Shimano (older style, no longer
made) and Crank Bros 5050XX (2010 model).
--Chrome Kursk [non-spd] shoes: yes, they're a little overpriced for
where they're made and if I had to pay full pop for them I wouldn't.
But at cost-plus-ten they're not a bad shoe at all. Very comfortable
after a short break-in period, and excellent for my skinny yardstick
feet.
--Wool sweaters with zip-fronts
--RBW Splats. A near-perfect solution to wet shoes, though water still
gets in the tops a little in heavy rains.
--Rainlegs: perfect for short rides in light rain. Use with splats.
--26 wheels; I hardly ever ride my original Rivvy (700c) anymore. All
my other bikes -- the All-Rounder, the Big Dummy and the Monocog
(racing bike) all have mountain bike wheels and they just work, all
the time. No noticable difference in rolling resistance (and frankly
all that hooh-hah about rolling resistance has begun to bore me). I'm
giving it another year and if this sentiment doesn't chance I may put
up the original Rivvy for sale. We'll see.
Beth

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[RBW] Re: New vs original grid grey fabric and leather trimmings...

[Beth H]

On Sep 20, 8:02 am, grant grant...@gmail.com wrote:
 The bagmatching blues are inevitable when you're dealing with small
 production runs of fabric, leather, finishes...and those are at the
 heart of all of our bags. [snip]

Many years ago I purchased a Lowsaddle LF that had been made in a
limited run of dark forest green. The ad copy at the time indicated
that this was a one-time thing, a stopgap measure because the black
was temporarily out of stock; and that when these bags were gone they
were gone.
A good warning against overzealous bagmatching if ever there was one.
I wanted a saddlebag, and needed a Lowsaddle for my bike size, so I
bit the bullet. Today that bag has faded amazingly, beautifully; has
weathered daily travel in all climates and taken small repairs with
dental floss (use the waxed stuff, it's easier to sew with); it
carries my lunch, a couple of books and a sweater easily. True to
Riv's word, there has been and remains nothing else out there to match
this dye lot with. And nearly 14 years later, it remains no. big.
deal. Good bags is good bags.

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[RBW] Bike registration (Was: Riv,Miyata, and Pelican stolen in SF)

[Beth H]

I think the effectiveness of bicycle registration depends greatly on
where you live and the level of enforcement and follow-up your local
police are committed to. In Portland, I tend to lock up my bike with
both a U-lock and cables and advise everyone else to do the same,
because the police are simply too understaffed to deal with it very
well. The nicer the bike, the heavier the lock. No lock is as
expensive as a new bicycle. (Especially a Rivvy or similarly nice
bike.)

The double-edged sword of bicycle registration is, of course, that
someday folks may clamor for bicycle rider registration and licensure.
Licensure of riders will probably lead to a requirement for bike rider
insurance; and, well, there goes the neighborhood. It's too slippery a
slope for my taste. So I'd rather lay low, slip under the radar, take
personal responsibility for my bike and go sort of overboard on
protection.

On Sep 6, 4:16 am, islaysteve alkire...@verizon.net wrote:
 JL and everyone, So sorry to hear about the thefts.  I'm curious about what
 folks on this list do/think about bicycle registration in general.  I assume
 that SF has a registration program, not sure whether all areas do that.  Do
 you feel that it helps recover bikes?  Are all of your bikes registered and
 stickered?  Mine is, I live in Montgomery Co. Maryland.  Steve

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[RBW] Re: if you like 2TT and diagonal tubes, you're gonna love this

[Beth H]

Yikes.
Sorry, guys, I just can't go there.
Call me backward, fine, whatever.
I'd sure hate to have to try and straighten it after a crash.
(I'm just sayin'...)

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[RBW] Re: The bike collection (or hoard?)

[Beth H]

Four:

'99 Longlow (original owner, I suspect this will be around until I
can't swing my leg over a top tube anymore. Now the weekend/long ride
unit)
'99 All-Rounder (second owner; this one fell out of the sky from an
abundant universe. My mostly-daily transpo)
2009 Redline Monocog singlespeed two-sixer (aka Stompy; my racing bike
for short-track and 'cross -- when I'm done racing I'll let this one
go)
2009 Surly BD (the farmers' market go-getter, musical instrument
chauffeur and recycling hauler and just about the most bang-for-buck
ever in a cargo bike)

(Spousal bike: Sweetie rides a '94 B'Stone XO-5 that she's quite fond
of. That makes five total.)

No room for more here at the postage-stamp-sized house that is Rancho
Beth, and I suspect that someday this will end up being only two or
three. I'm feeling the beginning of the end of my hardcore bike-lust/
acquisition days and there is definitely a sense of settling into
contentment with what I have bike-wise; it's been coming on for over a
year now and shows no signs of abating. Mostly these days I am just
into Riding. It's a good time.
Happy riding --Beth

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[RBW] Re: Is XT THAT much better than Deore?

[Beth H]

Seriously, it depends on whether you're running index or friction.
If friction, it does. not. matter.
My front derailleur on my All-Rounder is an old Shimano Alivio that I
rescued from the metal recycling bin. A co-worker had tossed it for
being a little rusty. I scraped off the rust, cleaned and lubed it,
and voila! It works fine.

Let's say you're running index. Then it depends on whether you're
racing or commuting/touring.
If the former, you've got to run whatever gives the fastest, crispest
shifting. If you're serious about racing you'll pay for the best
shifting, or your sponsor will. (These days, according to my most
serious racing buddies, that seems to be Sram Red.)
If the latter, the shifting has to be reliable and durable, but not
necessarily lightning-fast. If I had to choose between Deore and XT in
this case, I'd go for the Deore simply because it's cheaper and gives
solid performance. Incidentally, there's a Deore rear derailleur on my
All-Rounder as I type this. And true to me cheap-a$$ fashion, I got it
used.

Run what works. Happy riding!

Beth

On Jun 16, 5:02 pm, Scotty bongos...@verizon.net wrote:
 I am just wondering if I am missing something
 in the value.

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[RBW] Re: Considering new pedals

[Beth H]

FYI: Tonight is my first short-track mountain bike race. I am racing a
singlespeed bike.
Pedal of choice is a Crank Bros. 5050XX (sealed bearings), every hole
loaded with a traction pin.
(That's ten pins per side.)
No shin guards. (They're cumbersome, and any core sample I might take
from my shin is pretty tiny.)
(In a concession to the terrain I DO wear some PI X-Alp Seek mountain
bike shoes, with the cleat holes covered. The stiffer sole seems to
help.)
When I line up with the other women they all stare at my pedals in
fear; someone always tries not to line up right next to me.
I have been scolded on two occasions for not using clipless pedals,
each time the racer insisting that my pedals posed a safety problem
for HER.
(And each time I've told the racer not to worry, as she would
eventually wind up lapping me on the course anyway.)

Just another resounding vote for flat pedals.

Beth

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[RBW] Re: Considering new pedals

[Beth H]

Patrick:

Photos:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bethness/5116189588/in/photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bethness/5054677492/in/photostream

(both from last year's cross season but I race cross and short-track
on the same bike)

Course for short-track is a multi-faceted affair incorporating twisty-
turny singletrack through some trees, some hard, chunky packed dirt
and grass and a motocross race track with berms, banked turns and a
beautiful rhythm section. This course hosts a short-track series all
summer long and also serves as the course for the final stop of the
USGP Cyclocross series. Fantastic thing is it's five miles from home,
so riding there is my warmup.

My racebike is a singlespeed mountain bike that normally runs 32 x 18
or 19, depending on course and my legs that day.
Beth

On Jun 6, 7:26 am, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
 Photos of the race, please, if you have them, and details (including
 course type and gearing).

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[RBW] Re: Considering new pedals

[Beth H]

I tried the MKS Touring pedal and found that the two thin sides caused
little hot-spots of their own, even with thicker-soled BMX sneakers.
After riding my upright city bike for ages with GR-9's and toeclips, I
swapped in some MKS RMX pedals this week (my dainty size 9 ladies
feet don't require Grip Kings), and I like them a lot. The only hard
part is that I find them a little slippery on very rainy days. I may
ultimately swap in some BMX platform pedals -- they're not as pretty
but they do offer more traction.

Beth

On Jun 2, 3:46 am, newenglandbike matthiasbe...@gmail.com wrote:
 I have MKS touring pedals on all my bikes except one...

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[RBW] Re: Portland Riv-ish Ride

[Beth H]

Me neither. Busy.

But if you've never been, consider going. It can be sorta fun. --Beth

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[RBW] Re: Crappy Pasela Sidewalls

[Beth H]

So far I've had no trouble with my Paselas, but I'm running 26 x
1.5's.
Perhaps the 700's are more problematic?
I like the Marathons for heavy-dut stuff -- I'm using some 26 x 1.75's
on my Big Dummy -- but for regular street riding the Paselas seem fine
after three years of almost daily use.

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[RBW] Re: Beausage and Beaunction

[Beth H]

On Apr 7, 4:43 am, scott clankbonesh...@gmail.com wrote:
 My bikes always have, at a minimum, a layer of dust on
 them.  

Uh-oh. Are they being ridden enough?
..::grin::..

Most of my beausage happens when I grow attached to a particular
component or accessory on my bike and I take measures to repair it so
it will last a bit longer:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bethness/4537083634/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bethness/4537083062/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bethness/3395455232/

Other times it happens because I've effected a decidedly homemade/
funky solution to a particular problem (like this improvised bashguard
for my rear generator light):

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bethness/5374286904/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bethness/5593507733/

The rest is simply from the natural wear and tear of daily riding.
On the rare days when I am able to simply sit for a few minutes and
just stare at my bike -- you know those days, right? -- I can see the
wear marks in the paint job and note where the cable housing rubs, or
where my U-lock has nicked the paint too many times. That kind of
beausage is my favorite kind because it tells how much I've ridden.
Since switching from my Longlow to my All-Rounder as my daily city
bike, the wear-and-tear factor has grown on the latter in a way that
makes me smile.

Beth

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[RBW] Re: Beausage and Beaunction

[Beth H]

I'd say shockingly incoherent, even with sleep deprivation. I had to
read it twice to be clear on what was being conveyed. Wow.

..::shakes head::..

At least I know I'm not the only sleeping porrly these days. --Beth

On Apr 6, 12:18 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
 An unusually incoherent post from Grant, 
 here:http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/346

 I know the feeling: sleep deprivation (add a shot or two of cheap
 Bourbon to enlarge the effect)...

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[RBW] FS Carradice pro-route rain cape

[Beth H]

In lightly used condition.
Last year's style, without a hood; slightly heavier fabric than this
year's model.
$60 includes shipping in lower 48; paypal preferred.
Please reply OFF-list.
Thank you

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[RBW] Re: FS Carradice pro-route rain cape

[Beth H]

It's sold. Thanks for your interest.

On Feb 26, 8:30 am, Beth H periwinkle...@yahoo.com wrote:
 In lightly used condition.

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[RBW] Re: Fwd: Riv Shirt - a set on Flickr

[Beth H]

Those shirts were available in the late 90's for a short time. I got
one when I got my LongLow frameset. --beth

On Feb 15, 7:51 pm, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote:
 A friend of mine sent me this cool Rivendell T-shirt:

 http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176895@N03/sets/72157626063332138/

 I don't remember seeing these in the catalog, but it's a very nice shirt with 
 the Riv logo embroidered on the front.

 Thanks, Peter!

 --Eric
 campyonly...@me.comwww.campyonly.comwww.wheelsnorth.org

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[RBW] Re: New (to me anyway) and quite flat platform pedals ...

[Beth H]

That's a lot of money for reduced slippage.
Of course, if you're looking for a dwnhill pedal these may be the
ticket. Otherwise, really, just about anything flat will work fine.
I race on Crank Bros. 5050XX (sealed bearing version, replaceable pins
and plates) without shin guards and have yet to take a significant
core sample of my leg. The pedal is just a big, wide, happy platform
for my foot.
For anything else, any ordinary BMX-type flat pedal will work fine for
all but the biggest feet, and costs far less. I like the MKS platform
pedals that Riv sells, but I'm also a fan of the Redline BMX pedal
with replaceable pins and sealed bearings. Both cost less than $50 a
pair retail, and losse-bearing versions of the Redline pedal cost
around half of that.
Beth

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