Re: [RBW] Re: Smart Guys: Bicycle Helmets Reduce Injuries

[Eric Norris]

There is risk in pretty much everything we do in life. As you point out, unless 
compelled to do otherwise by laws, we all assess and respond to those risks in 
different ways. I didn’t see the article as saying that bicycling is risky (a 
high rate of accidents), just that wearing a helmet can reduce the incidence of 
injuries if your head hits the ground.

And yes, people injure their heads by slipping in the shower. And yes, if we 
all wore a helmet in the shower we could probably avoid some injuries. That 
ignores that fact that wearing a helmet would interfere with a common part of 
showering: the washing of one’s hair. Wearing a bicycle helmet doesn’t 
interfere with anything I’m doing on a bike.

P.S. Sorry for dipping my toe into this debate. Flame on!

--Eric Norris
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> On Nov 22, 2015, at 7:13 PM, Kelly  wrote:
> 
> I'm not anti helmet and if I know I'm going down I would choose to have a 
> helmet on.   The article as many suggests that cycling is dangerous and 59% 
> better chance of surviving a terrible crash. 
> Well .. trouble is the chance of me having that terrible crash is pretty 
> insignificant.   Regardless of that I was enjoying the article right up until 
> it states we needed laws to force helmet use.   
> That is the point I will stand up yet again and state that giving bureaucrats 
> power over me in even more aspects of my life is unacceptable.   They fail to 
> break down the instances of sport riders to casual riders, computers etc. 
>  
> 
> Any my opinion only the article doesn't really tell me anything to make me 
> thing the helmet is anymore useful on a bicycle that it is in the shower or 
> walking down steps. 
> 
> Kelly
> 
> 
> On Sunday, November 22, 2015 at 9:02:05 PM UTC-6, Eric Norris wrote:
> Not that this is going to change a single mind on the subject, but it is 
> perhaps of interest to some:
> 
> https://www.facs.org/media/press-releases/2015/haider 
> <https://www.facs.org/media/press-releases/2015/haider> 
> 
> And yes, I realize that the helmet and non-helmet camps have firmly 
> established their entrenched positions, which have been expressed many times 
> on this forum.
> 
> --Eric Norris
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[RBW] Smart Guys: Bicycle Helmets Reduce Injuries

[Eric Norris]

Not that this is going to change a single mind on the subject, but it is 
perhaps of interest to some:

https://www.facs.org/media/press-releases/2015/haider 
<https://www.facs.org/media/press-releases/2015/haider> 

And yes, I realize that the helmet and non-helmet camps have firmly established 
their entrenched positions, which have been expressed many times on this forum.

--Eric Norris
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[RBW] Retro Electronics

[Eric Norris]

I know some of the folks on this list like “retro” stuff, so here’s something I 
spotted on my ride today:

https://flic.kr/p/ALzm8c <https://flic.kr/p/ALzm8c> 

I used to own one of these back in the early 80s—in fact, I think it was my 
first cyclocomputer. It was simple, and it only allowed you to input a handful 
of wheel sizes (not the exact diameter of your wheels), but it was a sturdy 
little unit. Still, I’m surprised to see one actually in use—certainly a 
testament to the robust design from CatEye’s engineers.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Brooks Green and Blue

[Eric Norris]

Sorry! I didn’t go through the ordering process.

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> On Nov 20, 2015, at 8:26 AM, David Banzer  wrote:
> 
> I was all set to order a blue B17, then discovered their shipping policy:
> We only ship to the following locations: UK, France, Germany, Spain and the 
> Republic of Ireland. For all other territories, please contact your local 
> dealer  <http://brompton.co.uk/dealers/find/>or distributor 
> <http://brompton.co.uk/dealers/find/>.
> 
> A great deal if you live in those countries.
> David
> Chicago, IL USA (not UK, France, Germany, Spain, or Ireland)
> 
> On Friday, November 20, 2015 at 9:55:40 AM UTC-6, Eric Norris wrote:
> Anyone looking for a green or blue Brooks should check out the “moving house 
> sale” over at Brompton:
> 
> https://bromptonjunction.com/product-category/moving-house-sale/ 
> <https://bromptonjunction.com/product-category/moving-house-sale/> 
> 
> You can get a green Swallow or a blue B17 for $76.
> 
> --Eric Norris
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[RBW] Brooks Green and Blue

[Eric Norris]

Anyone looking for a green or blue Brooks should check out the “moving house 
sale” over at Brompton:

https://bromptonjunction.com/product-category/moving-house-sale/ 
<https://bromptonjunction.com/product-category/moving-house-sale/> 

You can get a green Swallow or a blue B17 for $76.

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Re: [RBW] Neo Light

[Eric Norris]

I’ve never gotten them muddy, but I know they work in the wet. The lights work 
better the closer they are to the rim, so I keep mine about 2-3mm away. I 
suppose if you started building up mud on the rim, the lights might work to 
scrape it off? 

Note that you need to be going a few mph for the lights to start working (a 
little faster than with a typical dynamo hub), so if you’re doing slow-speed 
offroad riding in the mud these probably aren’t the best lights for you in the 
first place.

P.S. My Magnic setup includes a pair of headlights (one on each side of the 
from wheel), a Magnic taillight, and a helmet-mounted light (I like the 
Exposure Lights ‘Joystick’ model). I’ve done a lot of night riding like this, 
including a 400K that finished well into the night.

--Eric Norris
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> On Nov 9, 2015, at 11:23 AM, Philip Kim  wrote:
> 
> pun was not intended...
> 
> 
> On Monday, November 9, 2015 at 2:22:16 PM UTC-5, Philip Kim wrote:
>  Eric,
> 
> Thanks for shedding light via your personal experience.
> 
> How do the magnetic lights do in rain/mud. It seems like it has to be close 
> to the rim in order to generate the magnetic force to turn the generator 
> inside the light, but is there any safety risks to being so close to the rim?
> 
> 
> 
> On Monday, November 9, 2015 at 1:51:25 PM UTC-5, Eric Norris wrote:
> The lights have a rotating ring of small, very strong magnets in them, which 
> think are somehow turning in response to the wheel going by them, but I’m not 
> sure.
> 
> As I said, in the real world, on real bikes, I can’t feel any kind of drag 
> from these lights. My guess is that they’re much more efficient than a 
> standard hub or bottle generator, which has much larger physical parts that 
> are rotated by the motion of the bike and, in the case of a bottle generator, 
> friction between the tire and the generator. The drag must be measurable, but 
> it’s not perceptible to me.
> 
> Hold up the front wheel on a Magnic-equipped light and spin it … it just 
> spins, like the lights weren’t there. Even a very efficient hub generator, 
> with the lights off, doesn’t spin as easily.
> 
> --Eric Norris
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>> On Nov 9, 2015, at 10:30 AM, Curtis McKenzie > wrote:
>> 
>> So true, not friction.  
>> 
>> However, work must be done to induce a current.  What object is doing the 
>> work?
>> 
>> http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/electric/farlaw.html 
>> <http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/electric/farlaw.html>
>> 
>> Curtis "where friction is is not work" McKenzie
>> 
>> On Mon, Nov 9, 2015 at 10:19 AM, Eric Norris > wrote:
>> This looks like it works on the same principle as the Magnic Lights, which 
>> I’ve been using for several years. Magnic just came out with Ver. 2 of their 
>> product, which added new circuitry for a steadier and brighter light.
>> 
>> No friction!? Absolutely true. There is no contact between the Magnic light 
>> and the bike, other than the mount. The system generates energy from the 
>> motion of the (alloy or steel) rims passing by the light.
>> 
>> I have one of the new headlights, but I haven’t had time to use it. The 
>> first gen lights aren’t nearly as bright as, say, an Edelux, but for me 
>> they’re certainly bright enough to ride with. They’re also always on, adding 
>> the benefit of daytime running lights.
>> 
>> Despite the protests of skeptics, I would say that the lights have no effect 
>> on the bike’s speed. If there is, I can’t feel it. Yes, you don’t get 
>> something (light) for nothing, but the Magnic Lights come very, very close.
>> 
>> P.S. The inventor of the Magnic Light is currently fighting several patent 
>> battles with other companies using the “eddy technology.” This might be one 
>> of them.
>> 
>> P.P.S. Magnic Lights are available in the USA from Clever Cycles in Portland 
>> OR.
>> 
>> --Eric Norris
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>>> On Nov 9, 2015, at 10:02 AM, Curtis McKenzie > wrote:
>>> 
>>> Neo Light
>>> 
>>> No friction?  Interesting. Grin.
>>> 
>>> Curtis "cannot get something for nothing" Mckenize
>>> 
>>> On Mon, Nov 9, 2015 at 9:29 AM, dstein > wrote:
>>> I got a little liquored up and backed a few too many 

Re: [RBW] Neo Light

[Eric Norris]

The lights have a rotating ring of small, very strong magnets in them, which 
think are somehow turning in response to the wheel going by them, but I’m not 
sure.

As I said, in the real world, on real bikes, I can’t feel any kind of drag from 
these lights. My guess is that they’re much more efficient than a standard hub 
or bottle generator, which has much larger physical parts that are rotated by 
the motion of the bike and, in the case of a bottle generator, friction between 
the tire and the generator. The drag must be measurable, but it’s not 
perceptible to me.

Hold up the front wheel on a Magnic-equipped light and spin it … it just spins, 
like the lights weren’t there. Even a very efficient hub generator, with the 
lights off, doesn’t spin as easily.

--Eric Norris
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> On Nov 9, 2015, at 10:30 AM, Curtis McKenzie  wrote:
> 
> So true, not friction.  
> 
> However, work must be done to induce a current.  What object is doing the 
> work?
> 
> http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/electric/farlaw.html 
> <http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/electric/farlaw.html>
> 
> Curtis "where friction is is not work" McKenzie
> 
> On Mon, Nov 9, 2015 at 10:19 AM, Eric Norris  <mailto:campyonly...@me.com>> wrote:
> This looks like it works on the same principle as the Magnic Lights, which 
> I’ve been using for several years. Magnic just came out with Ver. 2 of their 
> product, which added new circuitry for a steadier and brighter light.
> 
> No friction!? Absolutely true. There is no contact between the Magnic light 
> and the bike, other than the mount. The system generates energy from the 
> motion of the (alloy or steel) rims passing by the light.
> 
> I have one of the new headlights, but I haven’t had time to use it. The first 
> gen lights aren’t nearly as bright as, say, an Edelux, but for me they’re 
> certainly bright enough to ride with. They’re also always on, adding the 
> benefit of daytime running lights.
> 
> Despite the protests of skeptics, I would say that the lights have no effect 
> on the bike’s speed. If there is, I can’t feel it. Yes, you don’t get 
> something (light) for nothing, but the Magnic Lights come very, very close.
> 
> P.S. The inventor of the Magnic Light is currently fighting several patent 
> battles with other companies using the “eddy technology.” This might be one 
> of them.
> 
> P.P.S. Magnic Lights are available in the USA from Clever Cycles in Portland 
> OR.
> 
> --Eric Norris
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> www.campyonly.com <http://www.campyonly.com/>
> campyonlyguy.blogspot.com <http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com/>
>> On Nov 9, 2015, at 10:02 AM, Curtis McKenzie > <mailto:cmcy...@gmail.com>> wrote:
>> 
>> Neo Light
>> 
>> No friction?  Interesting. Grin.
>> 
>> Curtis "cannot get something for nothing" Mckenize
>> 
>> On Mon, Nov 9, 2015 at 9:29 AM, dstein > <mailto:davecst...@gmail.com>> wrote:
>> I got a little liquored up and backed a few too many kickstarter projects 
>> the other night: 
>> https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1651132789/neo-worlds-most-powerful-friction-free-bikelight
>>  
>> <https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1651132789/neo-worlds-most-powerful-friction-free-bikelight>
>> 
>> This looks cool but looks like it is just meant for city riding? Not a lot 
>> of info on the site about brightnewss. Either way, I don't want to spend the 
>> time and money on a dedicated dyno set so we'll see how this turns out. Will 
>> write up on it when I have it
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
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Re: [RBW] Neo Light

[Eric Norris]

This looks like it works on the same principle as the Magnic Lights, which I’ve 
been using for several years. Magnic just came out with Ver. 2 of their 
product, which added new circuitry for a steadier and brighter light.

No friction!? Absolutely true. There is no contact between the Magnic light and 
the bike, other than the mount. The system generates energy from the motion of 
the (alloy or steel) rims passing by the light.

I have one of the new headlights, but I haven’t had time to use it. The first 
gen lights aren’t nearly as bright as, say, an Edelux, but for me they’re 
certainly bright enough to ride with. They’re also always on, adding the 
benefit of daytime running lights.

Despite the protests of skeptics, I would say that the lights have no effect on 
the bike’s speed. If there is, I can’t feel it. Yes, you don’t get something 
(light) for nothing, but the Magnic Lights come very, very close.

P.S. The inventor of the Magnic Light is currently fighting several patent 
battles with other companies using the “eddy technology.” This might be one of 
them.

P.P.S. Magnic Lights are available in the USA from Clever Cycles in Portland OR.

--Eric Norris
campyonly...@me.com
www.campyonly.com
campyonlyguy.blogspot.com

> On Nov 9, 2015, at 10:02 AM, Curtis McKenzie  wrote:
> 
> Neo Light
> 
> No friction?  Interesting. Grin.
> 
> Curtis "cannot get something for nothing" Mckenize
> 
> On Mon, Nov 9, 2015 at 9:29 AM, dstein  <mailto:davecst...@gmail.com>> wrote:
> I got a little liquored up and backed a few too many kickstarter projects the 
> other night: 
> https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1651132789/neo-worlds-most-powerful-friction-free-bikelight
>  
> <https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1651132789/neo-worlds-most-powerful-friction-free-bikelight>
> 
> This looks cool but looks like it is just meant for city riding? Not a lot of 
> info on the site about brightnewss. Either way, I don't want to spend the 
> time and money on a dedicated dyno set so we'll see how this turns out. Will 
> write up on it when I have it
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [RBW] Need a Carradice leather strap.

[Eric Norris]

What color and length do you need? I have a white strap that came with my zip 
roll that I don't need.

--Eric N
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> On Nov 4, 2015, at 4:49 PM, hsmitham  wrote:
> 
> I suppose I could email Carradice but thought someone on this group might 
> have a spare lying around. If you have one I need one for my Camper. Please 
> contact me off list and we can work out the details. And yeah in a pinch I'll 
> use something else.
> 
> Tail Winds,
> 
> ~Hugh
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Re: [RBW] Re: Richard Sachs

[Eric Norris]

AFAIK, Richard has stopped taking "new" orders for frames. He has a multi-year 
backlog that he's working through, and he will do repairs on existing RS 
frames, but other than that you won't be able to get a new frame.

All in all, a very enviable place for him to be.

--Eric N
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> On Nov 4, 2015, at 1:56 PM, Christopher Murray  
> wrote:
> 
> Seems like an amazing artist and interesting person. I've tried to order a 
> frame from Sachs over the last 10-15 years and he never seems to be taking 
> new orders. Maybe my timing is bad? It makes him seem less like someone who 
> actually makes bikes than this mythical idealized version of someone who 
> makes bikes. I always think of the old Bridgestone ad about the metal 
> filings. I think that is how he and Grant met. 
> 
> Again, seems like a good guy but I'd like him even more if I had one of his 
> bikes!
> 
> Cheers!
> Chris
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Re: [RBW] Portland Nov 4 to the 14th

[Eric Norris]

I’ll let you know bout Friday night. Beer drinking sounds fun, but my daughter 
usually picks out a place for us to eat that she can’t afford to go to on her 
own.

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> On Nov 4, 2015, at 10:02 AM, Shawn Granton  
> wrote:
> 
> Hey Morgan and Eric-
> 
> Glad you are coming to town! Hope ya brought your raingear!
> 
> A bunch of us are doing a mixed terrain/pavement ride on Saturday November 14 
> just east of Portland. Full deets here:
> https://urbanadventureleague.wordpress.com/2015/11/02/chehalem-ridge-ramble-ii-sat-14-nov/
> We'd love to have you guys along. Let me know if you do want to come.
> 
> We could probably scare up some evening beer drinking on Friday the 13th 
> (Velo Cult?) and some other stuff during the week that Morgan is here.
> 
> yours,
> Shawn
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Re: [RBW] Portland Nov 4 to the 14th

[Eric Norris]

Ill be visiting with a bike Nov 13 and 14. I'm planing a ride to Crown Point, 
probably on the 13th. Let me know if you're interested in coming along. It's 
about 65 miles round trip. 

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> On Nov 2, 2015, at 12:03 PM, MTR  wrote:
> 
> Hey Owners Bunch, I'll be up in Portland living off my Sam Hillborne from 
> Wednesday November 4 to Saturday November 14th. 
> 
> I've never been there before and I wondering in any folks on the list would 
> want to go for a day ride or an overnight bikecamping trip, get a beer or 
> some coffee, host me for a night or two, or whatever.
> 
> I have some friends I'm going to visit, but few definite plans at the moment 
> and there is nothing better than getting out with someone with local 
> knowledge.
> 
> A little about me, I'm 30, easy going, self sufficient, and like mixed 
> terrain rides on the slightly mellower side of things. 
> 
> Got a free day, or morning or afternoon and want to go ride bikes, get at me. 
> 
> Morgan
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Re: [RBW] Re: Richard Sachs

[Eric Norris]

I got mine in 2002. I tracked the progress on this web page, which includes 
photos that Richard took as the frame progressed:

http://www.campyonly.com/mypages/campysachs.html 
<http://www.campyonly.com/mypages/campysachs.html> 

As Gary said, the frame is a work of art. Almost more like a huge piece of 
jewelry than a bicycle, really. I don’t ride it nearly enough. 

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> On Nov 3, 2015, at 9:18 AM, Gary  wrote:
> 
> I was lucky to get on Richard's list back in 2001 when his wait time was only 
> about 9 months and the frame price was much lower than today. I met him at 
> his shop in CT, where he spent a couple of hours showing me around his 
> museum-like workshop, taking measurements, and talking about how he liked to 
> work. He was just a fascinating guy. During the build, he would send me hand 
> drawn postcards of the progress every month or so. The frame came right 
> around nine months after our visit, and it was - and still is - an incredible 
> piece of craftsmanship and an absolutely amazing ride. 
> 
> On Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at 10:38:17 AM UTC-5, Surlyprof wrote:
> Beautiful images.
> https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fuOu0XKkJ6Y 
> <https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fuOu0XKkJ6Y>
> A friend loaned me a copy of the film about Sachs, "Imperfection is 
> Perfection."  If you haven't seen it, it was fun to watch.  Impressive guy.  
> Only found this trailer on youtube.
> 
> John
> 
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Re: [RBW] Re: Bleriot with Middle Ear Problem?

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Kevin:

It’s probably not the cause of your issues, but I’ve found that large tires (I 
run 42mm Grand Bois on my Bleriot) suffer from reduced side-to-side stability, 
particularly at lower pressures. Larger tires with supple casings and low 
pressures allow the rim to move from side to side with respect to the contact 
patch, which makes the bike feel less stable.

More than once, I’ve looked down at my rear tire to see if the “squirmy” 
feeling was being caused by a slow leak, only to confirm that the tire was OK. 
In fact, I spent the better part of Day One of PBP thinking that the 28mm 
“supple” rear tire was going flat (it wasn’t).

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> On Oct 29, 2015, at 9:35 AM, Kevin Lindsey  wrote:
> 
> Not a silly question at all, but, no, the tire pressure is fine.  I had 
> pumped it up to 60psi - my normal pressure - just that morning before heading 
> out.
> It had occurred to me, too, that the frame might be cracked, but a quick 
> glance around didn't reveal anything unusual.  However, I'm planning to stay 
> off of it until I can localize the problem; not only do I not want to risk 
> making the issue worse, but the Bleriot's instability - slight though it was 
> - on a steep downhill portion of my ride home was a bit hairy.
> Kevin
> 
> On Thursday, October 29, 2015 at 12:53:23 AM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote:
> This is probably a silly question, but does the front tire have enough air? 
> What you're describing sounds like a tire flopping back and forth on the rim. 
> Low tire pressure - especially on a big-ish tire - can still look rideable 
> until it's almost completely flat.
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Re: [RBW] Advice on internal gear hubs

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Patrick:

I’m not sure if you can buy them separately, but Brompton designed and S-A 
builds a 3-speed hub to go with their folding bikes. It’s called the BWR 
(Brompton Wide Range) and offers a combination of pretty broad range of gears 
and a simpler, more robust set of internals that they also claim is more 
efficient. On the BWR, the middle gear is direct drive; low is underdrive and 
high is overdrive. 

Here’s a fairly technical and detailed discussion of the internals of the BWR:

https://chestercycling.wordpress.com/2013/05/22/inside-the-brompton-wide-range-bwr-hub/
 

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> On Oct 28, 2015, at 3:30 PM, Patrick Moore  wrote:
> 
> Well, it looks as if the return by the shop of the 36-hole S3X hub I didn't 
> order (I ordered a 32) is a forlorn hope, as Vaughn just checked all the 
> suppliers and they have only 36s -- very odd for a hub of this sort, no?
> 
> If i don't have it built into a 28 hole rim, and return it, I may order a 
> more standard IG hub and I'd like y'all's advice on that.
> 
> 1. Which internal gear hub, beside the S3X, has the lowest drag in non-direct 
> gears? I should think that a 3 speed would have less, all else equal, than a 
> 7 or 8?
> 
> 2. Does said low drag hub come in 32 hole with aluminum shell?
> 
> 3. Of the newer 8 speed hubs, which is best in terms of:
> > Drag
> > small gaps, expecially in the middle (I'd like to run gaps of no more than 
> > 10 gear inches in the 60 to 80 inch range; 60-70-80 would be doable, tho' 
> > my beau ideal is 60-65-70-75-80).
> 
> 'Nother question: a SA kickback would be very nice, except that it is over- 
> instead of underdrive, so that with the 46 or 48 rings on my Rivendells, I'd 
> have to run a 22 t sprocket (the largest SA permits) which in turn means that 
> I'd need to splice in a section of chain to eke out the axle movement in the 
> dropouts.
> 
> So (this is the question): Is there any kickback hub that:
> > is underdrive or that has less gear up than 137%;
> > that takes 3/32, readily available sprockts?
> 
> I suppose I could just have a second chain, and swap that out when I swap the 
> rear wheel, but it would be nice to have a wheel that just slots in without 
> further effort required.
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Re: [RBW] Rivet Saddles

[Eric Norris]

Here’s a review of a rivet saddle that I wrote a few years ago:

http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com/2012/07/campy-only-road-test-rivet-saddles.html
 
<http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com/2012/07/campy-only-road-test-rivet-saddles.html>
 

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> On Oct 24, 2015, at 1:20 PM, Daniel Jackson  
> wrote:
> 
> Anybody have any experience with them? Thoughts? 
> 
> Thanks,
> D.
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Re: [RBW] Flat pedal shoes

[Eric Norris]

To all:

Thanks for all of the suggestions. After looking around, I’m going to try these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/311466279259?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
 

They look like they’ll meet my needs, and the price on eBay is 70% below MSRP.

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> On Oct 20, 2015, at 11:53 AM, Surlyprof  wrote:
> 
> +1 on the Red Wing Chukkas.  Picked up a factory irregular pair really cheap. 
>  Unfortunately, they are black, designed for the USPS so they'd probably look 
> a bit dorky with shorts other than a mailman's uniform.  Been using them for 
> work (not at the USPS).  They are perfect with my thin gripster pedals.  Took 
> a week or two of regular use to break in but are now incredibly comfortable 
> for all around use.  Very supportive.  When I need some tan shoes, I'm 
> probably going to pony up the $250+ for a new pair... and I got married in 
> $40 shoes!
> 
> I also wear Scarpa Mystic Lites for regular cycling.  Pretty sturdy sole but 
> the outsole may be a little too hiking boot-ish for pedals.  I may look at 
> the Scarpa Crux next time if the outsole is less deep.  They both go on sale 
> whenever they alter the color a little which saves a few bucks.  They also 
> fit a slightly wider foot comfortably.
> 
> John
> 
> On Monday, October 19, 2015 at 11:09:09 AM UTC-7, A. L Young wrote:
> In Portland it's almost illegal to ride in anything other than Redwing 
> Chukkas. ;) They are my go to shoe/boot for my on-bike adventures. Great for 
> off-bike and casual wear, too. Being leather, they are non-vegan if that 
> matters, but I'm pretty sure they are gluten-free.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Aaron "Not actually in Portland" Young
> The Dalles, OR 
> 
> 
> 
> On Monday, October 19, 2015, Avery Wilson > 
> wrote:
> I've got 5-10 freeriders. I use them almost exclusively for single-track 
> style mountain biking with VP vice pedals. They're stiff and stick to the 
> pedals really really well. I didn't like them as much for long road rides 
> because they were actually *too* stiff for me and started hurting my feet.
> 
> Recap -  great for aggressive, technical mountain biking, not so much for 
> rambling country rides. I just use casual shoes like Chaco sandles or Keen 
> low tops for that.
> 
> Good luck.
> 
> Avery
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[RBW] Riv-ish Video

[Eric Norris]

Well, maybe not *that* Riv-ish, but I *was* riding my 3-speed Quickbeam while I 
recorded the 2015 edition of the Foxy Fall Century, organized by the Davis Bike 
Club.

I ran into at least two fellow Riv riders on a Rambouillet and a HH, and got 
the chance to chat with them at the first rest stop.

Here’s a link to the video:

https://youtu.be/xyuq3J7rGEA <https://youtu.be/xyuq3J7rGEA> 

Feel free to share!

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Re: [RBW] Re: Flat pedal shoes

[Eric Norris]

You mentioned narrow heels—yes, that’s partly what I’m looking for. As you 
note, most “running” or “normal” shoes have a sole that’s wide at the heel and 
can hit the bike.

The Sidi shoe you included in your email is in the right ballpark, but not with 
all the color (I prefer black cycling shoes) and not necessarily with the 
ratcheting and velcro closures.

With all due respect to the Deacon and others, I *do* prefer a stiffer sole. I 
don’t think I have “weak feet,” but they do appreciate having a stiffer sole 
between them and the pedal.

FWIW, I’m trying out a pair of these, but without the cleat installed:

http://www.chromeindustries.com/us/en/truk-pro-black/ 
<http://www.chromeindustries.com/us/en/truk-pro-black/> 

They’re pretty close to what I’m looking for—understated looks, black, 
stiff(er) sole (see their description).

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> On Oct 18, 2015, at 8:52 AM, Bill Lindsay  wrote:
> 
> 
> 
>  
> <https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSM3InvHbXtVHIbGLTZBsb5r5saB3OV0mWV3q_32vI0vA7mmeHhyA>Eric
>  
> 
> Cycling shoes have a lot of different looks.  What aspect of "look like 
> cycling shoes" are you (or your friend) looking for?  Velcro closures?  Bold 
> graphics?  When we google "cycling shoes images" and come up with something 
> like this:
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>  
> <https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSM3InvHbXtVHIbGLTZBsb5r5saB3OV0mWV3q_32vI0vA7mmeHhyA>
> 
> Or, when you say "look like cycling shoes" do you just mean "don't look like 
> Birkenstocks or Oxfords"? 
> 
> The thing I don't like about running shoes on flat pedals is that the heel is 
> too wide.  So for me, when I'm at the shoe outlet in the mall, I look for a 
> narrow heel area, among other things.  The Adidas Samba and a couple other 
> Puma models work great for this, for me, but in my eye, they do not look like 
> cycling shoes.  
> 
> Bill Lindsay
> El Cerrito, CA
> 
>  
>  
> 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)? 
> 
> Asking for a friend. 
> 
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[RBW] Flat pedal shoes

[Eric Norris]

What's a good choice for functional cycling shoes for flat pedals that look 
like cycling shoes (not like oxfords or Birkenstocks)?

Asking for a friend. 

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Re: [RBW] Atlantis completes the Pacific Coast

[Eric Norris]

When good birds go bad. It’s not pretty.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/33786397@N03/22010703960/in/album-72157659899658955/
 

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> On Oct 15, 2015, at 5:28 PM, cyclotourist  wrote:
> 
> Trust but verify!
> 
> :-)
> 
> 
> On Thu, Oct 15, 2015 at 12:58 PM, dougP  wrote:
>> You've got a point there; that's the route to O'Neill!
>> 
>> This should work better:
>> 
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/33786397@N03/albums/72157659899658955
>> 
>> The cool & drizzle were a welcome relief from the heat down here.  The two
>> women in shorts & tank tops are sisters from Cornwall, UK, and were enjoying
>> the "English summer" weather.
>> 
>> doug
>> 
>> 
>> On Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 12:33:46 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com
>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Eagerly waiting to celebrate with you you, but need the actual pictures
>>> link to verify it. I don't want to commit to anything prematurely.
>>> 
>>> On Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 12:10:04 PM UTC-7, dougP wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Starting in 1988, I've been accumulating segments of the Pacific Coast,
>>>> sometimes little bits and other times large chunks.  It's such a beautiful
>>>> riding area that some segments have been done multiple times.  However,
>>>> owing to logistical issues, Brooking, OR, to Arcata, CA has eluded me.
>>>> Recently the opportunity came up to get there & do the missing bit (a
>>>> whopping 110 miles).  Besides, it was 100 in SoCal & my friends biking down
>>>> from Canada / WA / OR kept sending pictures wearing rain gear.  While
>>>> transporting north, it came to me that I've now ridden my Atlantis the
>>>> entire length of the Pacific Coast.  Pictures prove it happened:
>>>> 
>>>> http://ridewithgps.com/routes/8120460
>>>> 
>>>> dougP
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Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 57cm Bleriot, Fully Ready for Randonneuring

[Eric Norris]

Not a bit of shimmy from the Singer, and I've had it up around 40mph a few 
times. Rides like it was on rails.  

However, I haven't had a shimmy problem with the Bleriot, either. 

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> On Oct 11, 2015, at 2:48 PM, john.hawry...@verizon.net wrote:
> 
> The last time I checked the Bleriot info on Cyclofiend, it was 8-5-8 tubing 
> but Oversized (5 = 0.5mm). OS 8-5-8 is more rigid (less beam deflection) than 
> Std 10-7-10.  Your Herse is Std tubing, so even if it was 9-6-9, it is less 
> rigid than the Bleriot, and should "plane" better.
>  
> I was interested if the difference is noticeable, which it seems to be per 
> your experience.  The tubing diameter difference seems to be the factor.
>  
> Does the Herse have a shimmy tendency??
>  
> John Hawrylak
> Woodstown NJ
>  
>  
> On 10/11/15, Eric Norris wrote:
>  
> Not as well  I'd bet that the tubing on the Bleriot is stouter, which would 
> affect the liveliness of the frame. 
> 
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>> On Oct 11, 2015, at 8:40 AM, John Hawrylak  wrote:
>> 
>> Eric
>> 
>> Does the Bleriot "plan" as good as the Singer, or not as good???  
>> 
>> John Hawrylak
>> Woodstown NJ
>> 
>>> On Friday, October 9, 2015 at 5:11:58 PM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote:
>>> No takers on my trade-for-a-Brompton idea, so perhaps somebody out there is 
>>> interested in acquiring a very nicely appointed 57cm Bleriot, ready for 
>>> randonneuring?
>>> 
>>> A few highlights:
>>> 
>>> - 57cm Bleriot with nearly perfect paint (comes with a container of the 
>>> matching nail polish for touch-ups … yours or the bike’s)
>>> - Fendered with SKS Longboards
>>> - Velo Orange “constructeur” rear rack
>>> - Sackville boxy front bag with matching Nitto rack
>>> - Shimano 9-speed
>>> - Shimano dyno hub with Edelux I headlight
>>> - Sinewave Revolution USB charger
>>> - Velo Orange compact crankset (copy of a Stronglight)
>>> - Spare front wheel with a standard hub
>>> - Grand Bois Hetre tires
>>> 
>>> This was going to be my PBP bike this year, until an Alex Singer dropped in 
>>> my lap. The Singer has become my go-to bike for randonneuring, so the 
>>> Bleriot isn’t getting nearly enough use.
>>> 
>>> Photos and more info on request. PM me for more, or to swap phone numbers 
>>> if you’d like to talk about the bike.
>>> 
>>> I’d like to get $1800 for the bike, including shipping in the CONUS. Pick 
>>> it up here in Carmichael, CA, and I’ll knock $100 off the price.
>>> 
>>> --Eric Norris
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Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 57cm Bleriot, Fully Ready for Randonneuring

[Eric Norris]

Not as well  I'd bet that the tubing on the Bleriot is stouter, which would 
affect the liveliness of the frame. 

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> On Oct 11, 2015, at 8:40 AM, John Hawrylak  wrote:
> 
> Eric
> 
> Does the Bleriot "plan" as good as the Singer, or not as good???  
> 
> John Hawrylak
> Woodstown NJ
> 
>> On Friday, October 9, 2015 at 5:11:58 PM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote:
>> No takers on my trade-for-a-Brompton idea, so perhaps somebody out there is 
>> interested in acquiring a very nicely appointed 57cm Bleriot, ready for 
>> randonneuring?
>> 
>> A few highlights:
>> 
>> - 57cm Bleriot with nearly perfect paint (comes with a container of the 
>> matching nail polish for touch-ups … yours or the bike’s)
>> - Fendered with SKS Longboards
>> - Velo Orange “constructeur” rear rack
>> - Sackville boxy front bag with matching Nitto rack
>> - Shimano 9-speed
>> - Shimano dyno hub with Edelux I headlight
>> - Sinewave Revolution USB charger
>> - Velo Orange compact crankset (copy of a Stronglight)
>> - Spare front wheel with a standard hub
>> - Grand Bois Hetre tires
>> 
>> This was going to be my PBP bike this year, until an Alex Singer dropped in 
>> my lap. The Singer has become my go-to bike for randonneuring, so the 
>> Bleriot isn’t getting nearly enough use.
>> 
>> Photos and more info on request. PM me for more, or to swap phone numbers if 
>> you’d like to talk about the bike.
>> 
>> I’d like to get $1800 for the bike, including shipping in the CONUS. Pick it 
>> up here in Carmichael, CA, and I’ll knock $100 off the price.
>> 
>> --Eric Norris
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Re: [RBW] 57cm Bleriot, Fully Ready for Randonneuring

[Eric Norris]

I think the Singer is the faster bike. Might be the wheels/tires, but there is 
something faster about it.

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> On Oct 10, 2015, at 9:54 PM, Lungimsam  wrote:
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> Do you easily get higher average speeds out of one bike over the other?
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Re: [RBW] 57cm Bleriot, Fully Ready for Randonneuring

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Steve:

Sorry, but the heaviest load the Bleriot has carried is … me. Other than the 
boxy bag on the front and the occasional pair of arm warmers on the back, I 
haven’t carried anything on it.

Randonneuring isn’t about carrying a lot of weight (at least for me … I’m heavy 
enough), so I haven’t had the need to load the bike down.

P.S. I enjoy multi-day rides, but “roughing it” for me is staying in a cheap 
motel. Just can’t wrap my head around sleeping on the ground after riding all 
day.

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> On Oct 10, 2015, at 12:27 PM, islaysteve  wrote:
> 
> Eric, I hope you don't mind another non-sale related post from another 
> Bleriot owner.  I take it that your Bleriot has not seen a P-B-P, but I'm 
> sure your Singer is a spectacular bike. Would you care to comment on the 
> Bleriot's load carrying (moderate loads, not full touring) and front vs rear 
> loading?  My bike is a 51cm, I'm also thinking of getting a Constructeur rack 
> for the rear.  Thanks for any insights! 
> 
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Re: [RBW] FS: 57cm Bleriot, Fully Ready for Randonneuring

[Eric Norris]

Well, they’re different. Here are a few thoughts, based on riding a lot on both 
bikes.

The Singer is built around 700C wheels, and although I appreciate all the love 
that Grant and many on this list have shown for 650B, for me 700 is the better 
wheel size. I’m running 700x28 tires on the Singer (GB Cerfs), and it rolls 
faster and feels lighter in the wheels than the Bleriot (with GB Hetres). 

The handling of the Singer is superb. It’s easy to ride, handles like a dream, 
and has that hard-to-describe sensation of “planing.” I just love riding the 
bike, and it was comfortable enough to sit on for most of 80 hours on PBP this 
year. 

On top of that, it’s just a stunning example of craftsmanship and design. My 
Singer has many of the trademark features of the marque: the “bilaminate” head 
tube, Singer’s own lugs and bottom bracket, and lots of handmade parts, 
including a beautiful handmade steel stem (I have a Nitto fillet-brazed steel 
stem, and it pales in comparison). I’ve been to the shop in Levallois twice, 
and knowing that Ernest Csuka, one of the most famous French constructeurs made 
it in that place, by hand, is very special. It’s rare (I’ve never seen another 
in the wild outside of France), and it’s highly collectible (if you’re into 
that sort of thing, which I am). 

The Bleriot is also a very nice bike. The workmanship is nice, for a bike in 
its price range (maybe a little nicer than most), it handles well, and it looks 
nice. You can also buy 2 or 3 of them for the price of a Singer. It doesn’t 
have the same pedigree, but it will give you a comfortable, well-handling bike 
that’s also quite capable of being sat on for long brevets and getting you 
through a 600- or 1200-Km event. And with the money you save compared to a 
Singer, you can afford to fly to France and back.

Does that help?

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> On Oct 9, 2015, at 5:04 PM, Lungimsam  wrote:
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> Could you tell us the performance differences you experienced between the two 
> bikes?
> Interested to know how the Singer rides compared to the Bleriot.
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Re: [RBW] Fix broken connector on Luxos U?

[Eric Norris]

Anne:

I would take it to one of those places that fix small electronics (they’re 
popping up everywhere). Or, you could learn how to microsolder. Here’s a woman 
who did that and created a new career for herself:

https://ifixit.org/blog/6911/micro-soldering-mom/ 
<https://ifixit.org/blog/6911/micro-soldering-mom/> 

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> On Oct 7, 2015, at 9:05 PM, Anne Paulson  wrote:
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> My bike got home from New Mexico just fine, except that the shop that
> packed up my bike didn't detach my Luxos U from the handlebars, and
> one of the little connectors, the tabs that connect the light to the
> dynamo wire, got broken off. Is there a way to fix this? I don't want
> to have to replace the whole expensive light just because a teeny
> piece of metal is broken. Is it possible to take the light apart and
> solder on a new connector?
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Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell Riders use for reflective vests?

[Eric Norris]

I really like this vest for maximum visibility at night:

http://www.provizsports.com/en_us/catalog/product/view/id/964/s/reflect360-gilet-reflective-gilet/category/35/
 
<http://www.provizsports.com/en_us/catalog/product/view/id/964/s/reflect360-gilet-reflective-gilet/category/35/>
 

Here’s a video I made of myself wearing their reflective jacket (same material, 
but with sleeves):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5lOsjl_6BY

The vest is not breathable on the front, which makes it best (from) when the 
temps are in the 60s or lower. OTOH, being not very breathable, it also keeps 
water and could out pretty well.

I also like the reflective vest that they’ve supplied for PBP riders the last 
two times. Not the best vest in the world, but it’s very bright and has lots of 
reflective material. It also says “Paris Brest Paris” on it, and for me it 
brings back lots of great memories of the ride. There were lots and lots of 
riders in them:

https://flic.kr/p/z3NTx7 <https://flic.kr/p/z3NTx7> 

You can buy a similar vest from RUSA through their online store if you’re a 
member.

If I’m not riding in the dark, my choices get wider. I have a Pearl Izumi vest 
I like a lot, and one by Adidas that I bought in France in 2007 which, despite 
being quite thin, works well and has held up pretty well.

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> Looks like Nathan no longer makes my favorite type of vest they had.
> 
> Was wondering what everyone is using.
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[RBW] WTT: Bleriot for Brompton

[Eric Norris]

Just tossing this out there: I have a very nicely appointed Bleriot (57cm), but 
I'd like to have a Brompton. Anybody want to talk about a trade? 

PM me for details, photos, etc.

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Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders use for cycling in the rain in the cold?

[Eric Norris]

Likely that many of them wore wool, which gets wet but keeps you warm. Or 
perhaps plastic- or rubber-coated fabrics.

On a side note, there was an expedition a few years ago that climbed Mt. 
Everest wearing clothing in the style of the 1920s. Wool, silk, canvas, 
etc.—very Riv-ish. They found that the early clothing worked surprisingly well:

http://www.trailspace.com/articles/2007/05/16/burberry-and-silk-climbing-everest-in-vintage-style.html
 

 

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> On Sep 30, 2015, at 2:33 PM, Lungimsam  wrote:
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> Wow. Some of the prices on waterproof/breathable jackets online are 
> unbelieveably high.
> 
> What did cyclists do back in the pre-1970 years, when their probably weren't 
> lots of "breathable" artificial fiber materials those days? Were they paying 
> an arm and a leg for rainwear back then?
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Re: [RBW] The Manny Strap?

[Eric Norris]

Touched?

https://youtu.be/KW-HxJ20Xho?t=7s

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> On Sep 29, 2015, at 5:00 PM, cyclotourist  wrote:
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> First the Gino mount, now the Manny strap. We truly are touched by greatness 
> here!
> 
> On Tue, Sep 29, 2015 at 4:25 PM, Eric Norris  <mailto:campyonly...@me.com>> wrote:
> … and a strapping lad, from what I hear.
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>> The man is a legend.  
>> 
>> dougP
>> 
>> On Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at 1:18:42 PM UTC-7, David Banzer wrote:
>> Picked up a cheapy Soma front rack from the LBS today and it came with a 
>> strap, dubbed "The Manny Strap" with instructions on how to use it.
>> Thought I'd pass this along to those who haven't seen it.
>> David
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Re: [RBW] The Manny Strap?

[Eric Norris]

… and a strapping lad, from what I hear.

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> On Sep 29, 2015, at 4:11 PM, dougP  wrote:
> 
> The man is a legend.  
> 
> dougP
> 
> On Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at 1:18:42 PM UTC-7, David Banzer wrote:
> Picked up a cheapy Soma front rack from the LBS today and it came with a 
> strap, dubbed "The Manny Strap" with instructions on how to use it.
> Thought I'd pass this along to those who haven't seen it.
> David
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Re: [RBW] Tires Wanted

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Tired have been found. Thanks to all. 

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> On Sep 25, 2015, at 9:21 AM, Eric Norris  wrote:
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> Does anybody have a set of Grand Bois or Compass tires in 700x32 or 7000x35 
> that you'd like to sell? Used is OK, if they're not on their last legs.
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[RBW] Tires Wanted

[Eric Norris]

Does anybody have a set of Grand Bois or Compass tires in 700x32 or 7000x35 
that you'd like to sell? Used is OK, if they're not on their last legs.

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

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Yes, but that wide, flat platform would seem to reduce the pressure points that 
the Deacon is experiencing from standard pedals.

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> On Sep 21, 2015, at 8:45 AM, Steve Palincsar  wrote:
> 
> Aren't those platforms on the CHP pedals aluminum?
> 
> On 09/21/2015 11:32 AM, Eric Norris wrote:
>> How about a set of the now-discontinued Phil Wood “CHP” pedals? Still 
>> available in the aftermarket:
>> 
>> http://www.ebay.com/itm/PHIL-WOOD-CHP-Platform-pedals-Christophe-Med-Toe-Clips/191550439974?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D32483%26meid%3D8ec01677bbf244899339c96bfa18ff59%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D221878629968
>>  
>> <http://www.ebay.com/itm/PHIL-WOOD-CHP-Platform-pedals-Christophe-Med-Toe-Clips/191550439974?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=1&asc=32483&meid=8ec01677bbf244899339c96bfa18ff59&pid=100011&rk=1&rkt=4&sd=221878629968>
>>  
>> 
>> I recall a guy here in NorCal back in the ‘80s who used these on 
>> long-distance rides (centuries, etc.). Phil Wood has excellent customer 
>> service, and will probably rebuild them for you for a fee.
>> 
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Re: [RBW] Re: Bizarrely on topic: AL absorption through skin

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How about a set of the now-discontinued Phil Wood “CHP” pedals? Still available 
in the aftermarket:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PHIL-WOOD-CHP-Platform-pedals-Christophe-Med-Toe-Clips/191550439974?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D32483%26meid%3D8ec01677bbf244899339c96bfa18ff59%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D221878629968
 
<http://www.ebay.com/itm/PHIL-WOOD-CHP-Platform-pedals-Christophe-Med-Toe-Clips/191550439974?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=1&asc=32483&meid=8ec01677bbf244899339c96bfa18ff59&pid=100011&rk=1&rkt=4&sd=221878629968>
 

I recall a guy here in NorCal back in the ‘80s who used these on long-distance 
rides (centuries, etc.). Phil Wood has excellent customer service, and will 
probably rebuild them for you for a fee.

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> On Sep 21, 2015, at 7:46 AM, Deacon Patrick  wrote:
> 
> Thank you, Ellis and everyone suggesting different material pedals. The Motos 
> are ones I've had my eye on for a while. Their platform, I suspect, is too 
> small for me. I have cheep plastic pedals the same size and they are too 
> small underfoot.
> 
> The Ergon look good, but are horrible under a bare foot. The challenge is 
> there are no actual barefoot pedals intended for long distance 
> riding/comfort. The niche of a niche of a niche of a niche is just too small. 
> Grin.
> 
> With abandon,
> Patrick
> 
> On Monday, September 21, 2015 at 8:08:36 AM UTC-6, Ellis Dee wrote:
> So, getting back to the original subject of riding aluminum pedals barefoot 
> and avoiding metal-to-skin contact, what did you think about the plastic 
> pedals?  It seems like an obvious answer, just changing the material to 
> something else.  Plastic, wood, rubber, etc.
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Re: [RBW] Re: Bizarrely on topic: AL absorption through skin

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"Grey area" regarding smoking? Huh? If not for the fact that I'm reading this 
on a smart phone, I would think I've returned to the 1950s. 

The harmful effects of tobacco use of any kind  are well-documented … unless 
you don't believe in science, modern medicine, etc.. Even if you don't inhale 
pipe smoke, you're risking oral cancer. 

Deacon, it's hard to grin after part of your mouth has been removed to keep the 
cancer from spreading. 

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> On Sep 18, 2015, at 10:13 AM, Deacon Patrick  wrote:
> 
> Daniel, I hope someday I get the opportunity to ride with Steve. I think that 
> would be a blast. When it comes to certain topics, including me and pipes and 
> helmets, he sees a whole lot of stupid (and may be right) where I see a whole 
> lot of grey area and personal choice. So he now pokes and prods now and 
> again, and I hope that helps him feel better. Grin.
> 
> With abandon,
> Patrick 
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>> On Friday, September 18, 2015 at 10:43:37 AM UTC-6, Daniel D. wrote:
>> The study you linked to researched cigarettes...
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Re: [RBW] Re: Bizarrely on topic: AL absorption through skin

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I’d be more concerned about pathogens and other nasty stuff that you might pick 
up in bare feet while you’re walking around. 

There are benefits to walking barefoot, but also dangers:

“… walking without shoes has many hidden dangers: stepping on sharp metal or 
glass; picking up a stray virus like plantar fasciitis, a parasite like 
hookworm, or a bacteria like pseudomonas; not to mention risking breaking or 
severing a toe."

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> On Sep 15, 2015, at 11:03 AM, Anton Tutter  wrote:
> 
> Good question-- this is a concern with antiperspirants since many contain 
> aluminum. A research paper on this effect (on mice) determined that about 
> 0.01% of applied Al from antiperspirant is absorbed by the skin. Per 
> application, that amounted to about 4 mcg, or about 2.5% of the amount of 
> aluminum normally absorbed daily by the gut from food.
> .
> So are you absorbing Al from riding your pedals barefoot? Probably a tiny 
> amount, and probably way less than the levels measured in the research study 
> since you are probably rubbing off a tiny fraction of what was applied to the 
> mice. I'm guessing you're rubbing less than picogram amounts of AL off your 
> pedals with each ride.
> 
> Anton
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> 
> On Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 1:53:47 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote:
> Anyone know about if the skin (specifically soles of the feet) can absorb 
> aluminum via riding barefoot?
> 
> Here’s what prompts the bizarre question: I’ve lost much of my summer to many 
> “hard” brain days, including increased brain fog and new symptoms of 
> mini-charlie-horses in the muscles near my bones as well as significant 
> muscle twitching. At the recommendation of an herbalist who though I may have 
> metal toxicity from my surgery last year, I began taking volcano dirt and 
> have since begun doing better than I have since early spring. I’ve shifted to 
> always wearing shoes when riding so I don’t risk messing things up, but there 
> is a whole lot of corollary and very difficult to determine causal with all 
> this (as is always the case). Hence, my question. Not meaning to delve into 
> if/to what extent this is all whacky. Please respond off list if you feel 
> inclined. Grin. I’m just wondering what the collective knowledge of this 
> august body knows about the intersection of biology and metallurgy. Grin.
> 
> With abandon,
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Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for helmet/head rain covers?

[Eric Norris]

Wool socks work for me in the rain. They keep my feet warm when they get wet.

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> On Sep 15, 2015, at 9:39 AM, Toshi Takeuchi  wrote:
> 
> Hey, while we're at it, you should keep a couple of plastic newspaper sleeves 
> in your bag for rain socks.
> 
> Toshi
> 
> 
> On Tue, Sep 15, 2015 at 6:42 AM, MKahrl  <mailto:mkah...@gmail.com>> wrote:
> A clear shower cap.  I keep a few in my bag for use on either the saddle 
> and/or helmet with extras for friends..  
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Re: [RBW] How was your PBP?

[Eric Norris]

Finished in 79:58, but on my Alex Singer, not a Riv :-(. The Singer received a 
lot of looks and comments, both from the French and from the Japanese (Singer 
has a huge following in Japan).

The weather was, indeed, better than 2007 (it could hardly be worse), but I was 
unlucky enough to get rained on several times,including the last day, when I 
left on the last 140Km 5:30 a.m. in a drizzle that turned into a rain later in 
the day. 

I took a ton of video, which I will be piecing together into a ride report soon.

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> On Aug 26, 2015, at 7:32 AM, Eric Peterson  wrote:
> 
> Completed in 88+ hours on my Roadeo, went out in last wave of 90 hour group. 
> Bike was superb over this distance.
> Great weather as compared to 2007 when I had a similar finish. 
> No one noticed my bike but some went gaga over my friend's green Ramboulliet, 
> so she said.
> Great weather made for scenic ride, lots of locals out supporting riders, 
> many riders sleeping by side of road.
> Divided ride into three segments with stops at Loudeac out and back, about 
> 13,000 ft of climbing on each segment. Hills were not steep but they were 
> relentless! 34x27
> Felt fine at end, sleep deprivation on day three was biggest issue for me.
> Eric Peterson 
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Re: [RBW] Classic Raleigh 3-Speed Sport FS in Sacramento

[Eric Norris]

P.S. I was having a brain freeze … I meant “Superbe,” not “Prestige.”

Here’s a photo of mine: https://flic.kr/p/i88qEA <https://flic.kr/p/i88qEA> 

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> On Aug 9, 2015, at 10:27 AM, Montclair BobbyB  
> wrote:
> 
> The Raleigh Superbe was another beautiful rider.  Tough to compare the 
> Nottingham 3-speeds (Raleigh, Rudge, Robin Hood, Humber, Dunelt, BSA, 
> Triumph, etc.) to anything else... They had their own unique, swift feel. And 
> EVERY time I ride one I'm STILL smiling. 
> 
> The Raleigh 10-speeds from the 70s/80s weren't too shabby, either.  I 
> currently own a 1980 Competition, mid-70s Super Course and a mid-80s 
> Olympian; They all ride beautifully.  
> 
> Peace,
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Re: [RBW] Classic Raleigh 3-Speed Sport FS in Sacramento

[Eric Norris]

No. My Prestige does, and I think the feature was limited to their higher-end 
bikes.

It is a cool feature. When I bought the Prestige (for $5 at a yard sale!) it 
was missing the keys. I called an old-school locksmith who came out and created 
one with a blank and a hand file. Very interesting to watch.

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> On Aug 9, 2015, at 9:31 AM, cyclotourist  wrote:
> 
> Does it have the awesome locking fork? That's the best feature ever
> put on a bike!
> 
> On Sun, Aug 9, 2015 at 9:16 AM, Eric Norris  wrote:
>> I only rode the Sport enough to confirm that everything works, but I’ve
>> ridden my Raleigh Prestige enough to know that (for me) it has a very nice
>> ride. And, as Shawn notes, it’s a Raleigh, make in Nottingham by real
>> English workers.
>> 
>> http://film.britishcouncil.org/how-a-bicycle-is-made
>> 
>> --Eric Norris
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>> 
>> On Aug 9, 2015, at 8:51 AM, Shawn Granton 
>> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On Saturday, August 8, 2015 at 5:00:26 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote:
>>> 
>>> Having owned 3 or 4 of these, I have to say that, for me, the Schwinn
>>> Collegiate with 1X5 stem-shifted-Alvit transmission was far nicer to ride;
>>> so was the tourist-bar'd 5 speed Sprite, (not to mention the higher-zoot,
>>> "racing" model half-stepped 10 speed Sprite); and I daresay there are many
>>> hub geared and derailleur geared city bikes at sub $500 prices today that,
>>> with aluminum frames and rims and parts will leave the Sports in the dust.
>> 
>> 
>> But none of them will have the character or soul or the long storied
>> cultural history of a Raleigh Sports.
>> 
>> Your favorite Raleigh Sports partisan,
>> Shawn
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Re: [RBW] Classic Raleigh 3-Speed Sport FS in Sacramento

[Eric Norris]

I only rode the Sport enough to confirm that everything works, but I’ve ridden 
my Raleigh Prestige enough to know that (for me) it has a very nice ride. And, 
as Shawn notes, it’s a Raleigh, make in Nottingham by real English workers.

http://film.britishcouncil.org/how-a-bicycle-is-made 
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> On Aug 9, 2015, at 8:51 AM, Shawn Granton  
> wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> On Saturday, August 8, 2015 at 5:00:26 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote:
> Having owned 3 or 4 of these, I have to say that, for me, the Schwinn 
> Collegiate with 1X5 stem-shifted-Alvit transmission was far nicer to ride; so 
> was the tourist-bar'd 5 speed Sprite, (not to mention the higher-zoot, 
> "racing" model half-stepped 10 speed Sprite); and I daresay there are many 
> hub geared and derailleur geared city bikes at sub $500 prices today that, 
> with aluminum frames and rims and parts will leave the Sports in the dust.
> 
> 
> But none of them will have the character or soul or the long storied cultural 
> history of a Raleigh Sports.
> 
> Your favorite Raleigh Sports partisan,
> Shawn 
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[RBW] Classic Raleigh 3-Speed Sport FS in Sacramento

[Eric Norris]

Thought this bike would be of interest to some on this group. I happened across 
this at an estate sale—a 1970s Raleigh Sport that has spent the past 30+ years 
in storage. Excellent, near-mint condition, with original everything that 
appears pretty much as it did when the bike was new.

https://www.flickr.com/gp/campyonlyguy/34w76B 
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I already have a Raleigh that I use (a little) as a town bike, so this one is 
up for sale.

The bike is on display and available for purchase at Edible Pedal in Midtown 
Sacramento. Hit them up for a test ride!

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Re: [RBW] Merckxte!

[Eric Norris]

Do I see three different locks? With a bike like that, I guess security is a 
must.

Thanks for sharing.

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> On Aug 5, 2015, at 10:35 AM, Bill Lindsay  wrote:
> 
> Seen in Paris.  Eddy Merckx branded, Molteni colored mixte.  1x5 drivetrain, 
> bottle dynamo, fenders.  The saddle is a little questionable, but otherwise, 
> thumbs up!
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Re: [RBW] Re: Cheviot ~ Is more than 1 bottle holder available?

[Eric Norris]

No! No! No! Having fun and pretending you’re a racer is too dangerous!!

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> On Aug 4, 2015, at 4:00 PM, Bill Lindsay  wrote:
> 
> One on the downtube and one on the handlebars and then you can pretend you 
> are Fausto Coppi

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Re: [RBW] Re: Cheviot ~ Is more than 1 bottle holder available?

[Eric Norris]

If you’re feeling adventurous:

https://barndoorcycling.wordpress.com/2012/09/12/installing-a-bottle-cage-bosses-using-riv-nuts/
 
<https://barndoorcycling.wordpress.com/2012/09/12/installing-a-bottle-cage-bosses-using-riv-nuts/>
 

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> On Aug 4, 2015, at 2:58 PM, Bill Lindsay  wrote:
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> All the Cheviuts I've seen have one set of bolts.  Riv sells the two-fish 
> velcro strap on cage so you can run a second bottle cage.  There is no 
> practical way for you to special order a Cheviut frame with a second set of 
> water bottle braze ons.  You should call them to talk about it.  
> 
> On Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at 1:54:50 PM UTC-7, Eric wrote:
> Just curious about the water schleping capabilities of a Cheviot.
> 
> Can another bottle holder be done? 
> 
> Thanks! 
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Re: [RBW] Re: Question for the group, NOS Suntour ratchet barend shifters in original unopened package, what are they worth?

[Eric Norris]

Search on eBay for completed listings to get an idea of what they're actually 
selling for. Some sellers have unrealistic asking prices, so their items don't 
sell. 

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> On Jul 30, 2015, at 7:12 PM, Joe Bernard  wrote:
> 
> That's a tough one because Ebay asking prices are all over the map, with some 
> NOS listings that seem slightly ridiculous. If it were me, I would offer them 
> comparable to what Riv charges for Silver bar-ends and see if you get any 
> interest. 
> 
>> On Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 2:58:11 PM UTC-7, Joel Stern wrote:
>> Just wondering what these are worth today as a NOS, never opened package?
>> 
>> It is finally the time to get my extra parts listed, sold the Rivendell Road 
>> less a couple of parts, so I will put all together when I list and i want to 
>> avoid eBay and give  RBW or iBob  members first crack.
>> 
>> Thanks for your help on this
>> Joel
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Re: [RBW] Jan and Grant both like Tabatas

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Proof! Jan in Lycra prior to PBP in 2011.

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> On Jul 30, 2015, at 11:54 AM, Eric Norris  wrote:
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> Jan has also been known to (gasp!) ride fast and (oh no!) wear Lycra. 
> 
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>> 
>> 
>>> On Jul 30, 2015, at 2:03 AM, Bill Lindsay  wrote:
>>> 
>>> It's fashionable to put Grant vs Jan. I find they agree on 95 percent of 
>>> things, roughly. Grant promotes Tabatas, and Jan today blogged how Tabatas 
>>> are a really effective way for him to prep for PBP even though he has 
>>> little time to ride.  
>> 
>> They agree on even more than that, IMHO.  Their "big" disagreement seems to 
>> be on how much trail they prefer.  Hardly earth shaking.
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Re: [RBW] Jan and Grant both like Tabatas

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Jan has also been known to (gasp!) ride fast and (oh no!) wear Lycra. 

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> On Jul 30, 2015, at 11:51 AM, Tim McNamara  wrote:
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> 
>> On Jul 30, 2015, at 2:03 AM, Bill Lindsay  wrote:
>> 
>> It's fashionable to put Grant vs Jan. I find they agree on 95 percent of 
>> things, roughly. Grant promotes Tabatas, and Jan today blogged how Tabatas 
>> are a really effective way for him to prep for PBP even though he has little 
>> time to ride.  
> 
> They agree on even more than that, IMHO.  Their "big" disagreement seems to 
> be on how much trail they prefer.  Hardly earth shaking.
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Re: [RBW] Re: Racer loves Rivendell

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Well said. 

“I think he doesn’t like me, so I don’t like him” did a lot to get this world 
where it is today. 

Everybody has problems, and everybody thinks they’re right. Keep that in mind 
when you’re snobbing on someone who’s different from you.

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> On Jul 30, 2015, at 11:47 AM, Garth  wrote:
> 
> 
>Laughing . Oh No !  .  . .  . there's "attitudes" here ?   Implying 
> one "attitude" is somehow better or worse than another ?   How silly am I !   
>  So I ask myself . .  .. when I detect an "attitude" , or a "jerk" , or see 
> "snobs" on the road and in all walks of life  . . . . .  can I even recognize 
> these "negatives" without being that "negative" myself ?  HaH !   I cannot !  
> So who would have the "attitude" , who' would be the "jerk" , but me ?  
> Laughing . . . .Say it ain't so datty-Oh !  
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Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders in Summer

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Well said. Since when does having fun translate into “riding like that”? 

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> On Jul 29, 2015, at 3:56 PM, Daniel D.  wrote:
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> put a jackhole on a BOBish bike they'd still ride like a jackhole..
> 
> On Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 3:14:24 PM UTC-7, Steve Palincsar wrote:
> 
> 
> On 07/29/2015 05:53 PM, Eric Norris wrote: 
> > 
> > There are all kinds of fun, including the kind that involves dressing 
> > up in lycra, swinging your leg over a carbon wonderbike, hitting the 
> > bike path, and believing in your own mind, for just a little while, 
> > that you’re leading the pack up the Alp d'Huez. 
> > 
> > I repeat: Where’s the harm in that? 
> 
> Even a single rider riding like that on the local MUP is a great way to 
> cause accidents, plenty of harm there. 
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Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders in Summer

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Because … it’s … FUN!

Let’s all go back into the past for a second or two … 

Didn’t anybody else here ever make believe they were the world’s fastest 
cyclist when you were a kid? I know *I* did. My friends and I used to put 
number plates on our Sting-Rays and make motorcycle noises while pedaling as 
hard as we could. It felt great. 

Have some of the people on this list forgotten those long ago, happy days?

Now that we’re adults and have the money, we can indulge the child inside us 
and ride a bike that looks just like the one that the guy who won the Tor de 
France used. Sure, it’s not going to be able to carry a load of groceries home. 
Sure, it’s not “practical” in some senses of that word. Sure, it encourages you 
to ride in a “racing posture.” That’s the point! You’re a racer! You’re fast! 
You’re riding a cutting edge, carbon fiber bike! Whee!

And where’s the harm in that? We all know that some bike shops oversell the 
latest carbon racing machines. But that’s where you have to give some credit to 
the guy or gal who’s buying the bike. There are lots of choices in bikes out 
there, and I don’t see anybody twisting arms to get riders on the latest Trek 
or Pinarello. For the same reasons, I don’t look at someone driving a 
two-seater sports car and wonder who snookered them into buying it. Is a Mazda 
Miata “practical”? Depends on how you define that, but probably not. But so 
what? It’s fun! (I should know, my wife has one.)

There are all kinds of fun, including the kind that involves dressing up in 
lycra, swinging your leg over a carbon wonderbike, hitting the bike path, and 
believing in your own mind, for just a little while, that you’re leading the 
pack up the Alp d'Huez. 

I repeat: Where’s the harm in that? 

Remember, the book is “Just Ride,” not “Just Ride the Way I Do.” 

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> On Jul 29, 2015, at 12:46 PM, Daniel D.  wrote:
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> why is it so many people think that they should ride the equivalent bike on 
> the street and/or bike trail when they are not even in a race?

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[RBW] Grant Plaque SOLD

[Eric Norris]

On its way to a new home!

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[RBW] Grant Petersen Art FS

[Eric Norris]

I bought this at the Whole Earth Festival in Davis, CA, last year, and it 
hasn’t found a spot in our new home so off it goes (I hope) to a new owner.

High quality cast plaque with a quote from Grant. Photo here:

https://flic.kr/p/wzp6p4 <https://flic.kr/p/wzp6p4> 

$35 shipped in the CONUS.

PM me with any questions.

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Re: [RBW] Rivendell Tandem (30 of them, actually) in about one year.

[Eric Norris]

A "split" is obviously a smaller version of a regular bike, like with wine 
bottles.

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> On Jul 26, 2015, at 4:55 PM, 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch 
>  wrote:
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> New blug update with a tidbit about 30 tandems coming next Fall.  No photos 
> and no other information.
> 
> Also, the Appaloosa "splits".  What does that mean?  A Riv Coupled frame?
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Re: [RBW] Bleroit TT & DT Diameters

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On my 57cm Blériot:

TT: 1 1/8th" OD

DT: 1 1/4th" OD

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> On Jul 24, 2015, at 3:27 PM, John Hawrylak  wrote:
> 
> Does the Bleroit use Std size TT/DT (1"/1-1/8") or the OS TT/DT 
> (1-1/8"/1-1/4")???   The Riv brochure states it used 8/5/8 tubing, but the 
> tube diameters are not given.  
> 
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Re: [RBW] Re: Question re Decal Removal

[Eric Norris]

Il est une abomination!

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> On Jul 24, 2015, at 4:54 AM, islaysteve  wrote:
> 
> At the risk of incurring the disapproval of Louis fans, I will share a method 
> that might help alleviate the problem.  The decal in the photo below consists 
> of a diamond shape cut from a sheet of decal vinyl, and another sticker which 
> you will no doubt recognize.  I did this as I prefer it to Louis' face on my 
> seat tube.  The beauty is that it is completely removable.  I ordered the 
> sheet vinyl online, could probably come up with the site with some research.  
> You could also make a straight panel from the sheet material, the diamond 
> shape was surprisingly difficult to get right.  Of course if your peeling 
> decal is rough, it may show through the vinyl, so you may or may not want to 
> take steps to smooth the surface.
> 
> https://picasaweb.google.com/109191668701158452616/BleriotDecalAndPump?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCPut4_aWy_6SHQ&feat=directlink
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Re: [RBW] Re: PBP Training Weekend

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Heck, once you’ve made it to Mendocino, Ft Bragg is just a hop and a skip away, 
right?

Yes, the malt shop place is Pick’s in Cloverdale. Classic American food—I had a 
yummy grilled cheese, followed by a huge soft serve ice cream cone.

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> On Jul 21, 2015, at 8:48 AM, 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch 
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> Great photos, nice ride, well done.
> 
> Holy cow, you made it up to Fort Bragg??  Nice.  Do I recognize the ice cream 
> stand as being in Cloverdale?  Classy bike.
> 
> Bonne route, bonne journee,
> 
> ~pb 
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Re: [RBW] Re: PBP Training Weekend

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Old, and soft, and perhaps a little smarter. Gears are good.

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> On Jul 21, 2015, at 10:21 AM, Jim M.  wrote:
> 
> Great pics, beautiful bike. Have a great PBP! But seriously, gears this time? 
> You must be going soft.
> 
> jim m
> wc ca
> 
> On Monday, July 20, 2015 at 10:07:51 PM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote:
> Not on a Riv, but I did choose a classic lugged steel Singer for a weekend of 
> riding in Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, and Marin counties. 300 miles in two days, 
> and photos prove my camera was there:
> 
> https://flic.kr/s/aHskgCrLS8 <https://flic.kr/s/aHskgCrLS8> 
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[RBW] PBP Training Weekend

[Eric Norris]

Not on a Riv, but I did choose a classic lugged steel Singer for a weekend of 
riding in Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, and Marin counties. 300 miles in two days, 
and photos prove my camera was there:

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

[Eric Norris]

I would say that John is a super nice guy.

Love the pine tar soap, but my wife long ago said I could only use it if I 
showered outdoors. *Sigh* 

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> On Jul 17, 2015, at 8:17 AM, 'Shmunn' via RBW Owners Bunch 
>  wrote:
> 
> John is a nice enough guy. I had the oppurtunity to stop by the shop while 
> travel through Portland (once I found it). Picked me up a nice button down 
> MUSA shirt and fine smelling pine tar soap. 
> Great shop.
> Shmunn
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Re: [RBW] Headset question

[Eric Norris]

90% sure you have a worn headset. You can try adjusting it; it may be too 
tight, but smart money says you need to replace it with a new unit.

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> On Jul 13, 2015, at 7:45 AM, 'Tim' via RBW Owners Bunch 
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> 
> How do you know when a headset is worn out? My Hilsen has an Ultegra headset. 
> The bike was built up in 2011. There seems to be kind of a dead spot when the 
> wheel is centered up. If you have the wheel centered and move the handlebars 
> to the left and right, it's like you have to overcome inertia to get past 
> that spot. The best way I can describe it is it feels a little like when you 
> swing one of those swinging saloon doors, the way they kind of pause at dead 
> center. It makes me wonder if the headset needs replaced. If so, any 
> suggestions as to a good headsets? Thanks!
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[RBW] Rivelo, Portland

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I was in Portland today, so I stopped by John’s new Rivelo shop. Very nice 
space, and chock-full of Rivendell goodies and other interesting things. I was 
sorely tempted by his vintage bicycle fender ornaments, but left with a few 
other items. Maybe next time …

Photos prove my camera was there:

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Re: [RBW] Seattle-to-Portland this weekend?

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If I were to do STP again, I would do it as a two-day ride and start later in 
the day, after the carnage is more or less done and the pack thins out. In 
2013, it took me until past Centralia to be able to ride without worrying about 
other riders. 

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> On Jul 7, 2015, at 9:40 AM, Chris Chen  wrote:
> 
> Twice is good enough for me. I hate to be a hater but I saw so many crashes 
> and poor behavior on my last ride that I've kind of sworn off giant organized 
> rides. :(
> 
> On Tue, Jul 7, 2015 at 8:46 AM, Andy Williams  > wrote:
> Any other list members riding the STP next weekend?  
> 
> Pictures prove I've done this before:
> 
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/awilliams53/7583563786/ 
> 
> 
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Re: [RBW] Re: Seattle-to-Portland this weekend?

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Have fun, but watch out for the crazy riders in the morning. When I rode STP in 
2013, the first miles were a crash fest.

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> On Jul 7, 2015, at 10:10 PM, rob markwardt  wrote:
> 
> Greetings,  
>   I'll be there on my sliver/orange Rivendell.  My bro's bailed out this 
> summer so I'm soloing and planning on doing it in one day. Plan on leaving 
> early, getting in as many miles as possible before it gets hot, then 
> suffering to the finish. Hope to see a Riv or two on the way. 
> 
> PS. Mounted a new set of Compass "extra lights" on the steed tonight.  I 
> haven't ridden them yet but man they sure look good. I bet it will be like 
> riding tailwinds on marshmallows all the way to P-town! 
> 
> Rob
> 
>> On Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at 8:46:56 AM UTC-7, Andy Williams wrote:
>> Any other list members riding the STP next weekend?  Rivendell
>> 
>> Pictures prove I've done this before:
>> 
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/awilliams53/7583563786/
>> 
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Re: [RBW] Rivet review?

[Eric Norris]

I reviewed the Rivet saddle a few years ago:

http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com/search/label/rivet%20cycles%20saddle%20rivetcycleworks%20cycle%20works

Summary: Took much longer than a B-17 to feel comfortable for me, but once it 
did I loved it. I still have this saddle on my Quickbeam.

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> On Jul 6, 2015, at 4:05 PM, Kellie  wrote:
> 
> I found the Rivet too hard and now ride all Aged B17's.
> 
> On Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 2:39:38 PM UTC-7, stonehog wrote:
> Has anyone been able to ride a new Rivet saddle long enough for a review?  
> I'm thinking about the mahogany Pearl for the new Hunqa build.  I just took 
> it out for the shake-down ride to work today.  It was a smooth ride!  Thumbs 
> up so far.  I am realizing the small saddlebag will have to move to a taller 
> bike with more clearance (59cm AHH) as I got some tire rub.  Luckily I have 
> an XS Keven's bag that will do it up right.  
> 
> http://flic.kr/s/aHsjzosf8m <http://flic.kr/s/aHsjzosf8m>
> Brian 
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Re: [RBW] Re: I was turning left this morning

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I've wondered that myself, so I asked a cycling expert why it was dangerous to 
ride against traffic. He said a primary reason is that cars are less likely to 
see you when they are making turns. A driver entering a road will tend to look 
to his/her left, where cars are coming from. If you're riding against traffic, 
you'll be approaching the driver from the wrong side, and they'll be more 
likely to turn onto the road and hit you.

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> On Jul 6, 2015, at 2:27 AM, Patrick Moore  wrote:
> 
> Walking against traffic has long been considered safer and I think that many 
> cyclists see themselves more like pedestrians than vehicular traffic. It 
> annoys me, too, but I try to explain calmly that cycling against traffic is 
> in fact more dangerous. I suppose I ought to look up statistics for that 
> assertion, but it seems intuitively true.

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Re: [RBW] Re: I was turning left this morning

[Eric Norris]

On the American River parkway, runners are required to use the left shoulder 
whenever possible (running facing the oncoming bikes). That's consistent with 
the traffic rules I was taught while growing up in California. 

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> On Jul 6, 2015, at 5:01 AM, Steve Palincsar  wrote:
> 
>> On 07/06/2015 01:26 AM, Peter Adler wrote:
>> 
>> When I first complaint about this to my 74-year old mother, who'd been out 
>> of the US for several years, she told me that in her 50s youth, pedestrians 
>> were advised to walk on the pavement against the flow of street traffic, so 
>> that they could see dangerous vehicles in advance. She also said that it was 
>> advised in women's self-defense classes. I certainly don't remember such 
>> advice from my own 70s yoot; does anyone know whether this advice has 
>> resurfaced?
> 
> It never went away, you just missed it somehow.  Some recent examples found 
> through googling:
> 
> "If no sidewalks exist on the road, it is recommended to walk facing oncoming 
> traffic on the same side of the road as the oncoming traffic. Also, you 
> should get as far to the side of the road as possible to provide additional 
> space between you and oncoming cars."
> -- http://www.saferoutesinfo.org/program-tools/what-side-road-should-i-walk
> 
> "Runners should run against traffic, so they can see the traffic coming 
> toward then," says Jason Karp, an author of several books on running 
> including "Running a Marathon for Dummies." Everyone I talked to said against 
> traffic is the way to go.
> 
> "Run against traffic," Jean Knaack, executive director for the Road Runners 
> Club of America, told me. "More than anything the reason is safety."
> 
> And an email from Derrell Lyles at the U.S. Department of Transportation 
> makes it official: "Walk on sidewalks, if available; if no sidewalk, walk 
> facing traffic." This is the recommendation of the National Highway Traffic 
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> It's not just a good idea, it's also the law in Virginia (and other states as 
> well):
> "§ 46.2-928. Pedestrians not to use roadway except when necessary; keeping to 
> left.
> "Pedestrians shall not use the roadways for travel, except when necessary to 
> do so because of the absence of sidewalks which are reasonably suitable and 
> passable for their use. If they walk on the hard surface, or the main 
> travelled portion of the roadway, they shall keep to the extreme left side or 
> edge thereof, or where the shoulders of the highway are of sufficient width 
> to permit, they may walk on either shoulder thereof.
> 
> "Code 1950, § 46-247; 1950, p. 850; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-234; 1968, c. 165; 
> 1989, c. 727 ."
> -- http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/46.2-928/
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Re: [RBW] Re: Toyo Frame

[Eric Norris]

Some Alex Singers were made that way. Here's mine:

https://flic.kr/p/rmZtgF 

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> On Jul 4, 2015, at 3:35 AM, Matt B.  wrote:
> 
>> On Friday, July 3, 2015 at 10:07:21 PM UTC-4, Wayne Naha wrote:
>> I thought it was really interesting because it used two types of joining: 
>> the lug and the fillet braze.  I have never seen that before.
> 
> 
> it is sometimes called partial bi-laminate construction
> 
>  
>>> On Friday, July 3, 2015 at 7:21:23 PM UTC-4, Liesl wrote:
>>> Gosh that's beautiful!
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Re: [RBW] Anyone riding PBP on a Riv this year?

[Eric Norris]

 I *was* going to ride my Bleriot this time, until an Alex Singer fell into my 
lap a few months ago.

Rode PBP on my Quickbeam in ’07.

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> On Jul 2, 2015, at 3:40 PM, Lungimsam  wrote:
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> Just wundrin'.
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[RBW] For fans of the Bleriot

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classicretro (@classicretro <https://twitter.com/classicretro>)
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Poster 1910 pic.twitter.com/LA69jVPZCs <http://t.co/LA69jVPZCs>
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Re: [RBW] Son Edelux II connection with SV-8 Dynamo hub

[Eric Norris]

P.S. I checked with Shutter Precision tech support when I was tracking down a 
wiring issue, and they confirmed that the hub generates AC power. That means 
there is not "hot" or "ground" terminal,  and it doesn't matter how you connect 
the wires.

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> On Jun 27, 2015, at 7:50 PM, David  wrote:
> 
> Oh man, I seemed to have botched my hasty attempt at connecting my new Edelux 
> light to my new SV-8 hub... both obtained from RBW a few weeks back.  I'm 
> hoping someone here on the group can advise.  What I did right off the bat 
> was clip off the two plugs that were pre-installed on the ends of the Edelux 
> wire.  I did that because the Edelux end plugs did not appear compatible with 
> the the connector cap and cover that ultimately fits over the connection 
> terminal of the SV-8.  So now I have a single end of wire all frayed that 
> really doesn't want to stay in the SV-8 connection terminal all that well.  
> It the attached image, you see the connector cap and cover fitted onto the 
> terminal, which snaps on and off.
> 
> Anyone here have the same set-up, or any advice otherwise?  Thanks for your 
> time.
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Re: [RBW] Son Edelux II connection with SV-8 Dynamo hub

[Eric Norris]

The wire that goes into the connector needs to be long enough to bend around 
the inner piece, so it makes a "U" shape. Then you slide the outer part on. You 
shouldn't have any trouble with the wires once you've done this.

On one of my bikes, I tinned the wire ends with solder to make them a bit more 
rigid, but that's not really necessary. 

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> 
> Oh man, I seemed to have botched my hasty attempt at connecting my new Edelux 
> light to my new SV-8 hub... both obtained from RBW a few weeks back.  I'm 
> hoping someone here on the group can advise.  What I did right off the bat 
> was clip off the two plugs that were pre-installed on the ends of the Edelux 
> wire.  I did that because the Edelux end plugs did not appear compatible with 
> the the connector cap and cover that ultimately fits over the connection 
> terminal of the SV-8.  So now I have a single end of wire all frayed that 
> really doesn't want to stay in the SV-8 connection terminal all that well.  
> It the attached image, you see the connector cap and cover fitted onto the 
> terminal, which snaps on and off.
> 
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Re: [RBW] Blug on long chainstays

[Eric Norris]

Richard Sachs has for decades built his frames with chainstays longer than the 
norm, and I don’t hear anybody complaining about the way the handle. The longer 
stays on my Sachs make it more comfortable to ride, but they don’t make the 
handling any less lively or precise.

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> On Jun 25, 2015, at 12:26 PM, Patrick Moore  wrote:
> 
> Interesting post. I heard tell that Jobst would tell the builder, "Don't cut 
> anything off of the stays." At any rate, I tend to agree with Grant (don't 
> know enough about frames to say with certainty), but my own experience, such 
> as it is, makes me so tend.
> 
> My 2 Riv Road customs have 44.5 cm stays -- measured to center of horizontals 
> -- actually, I think Chauncey has added another cm or so to the rear: he's 
> waiting for dropouts from England. At any rate, this is the same length as 
> the massively long stays on the Fargo (where I can run 50s actual with PB 60s 
> and an inch of air in between, all 'round). 
> 
> The point, and it's one Grant seems to have missed, is that long stays do not 
> -- repeat, DO NOT -- compromise quick handling. I must clarify. My 2 Rivs 
> turn in noticeably faster than did the Ram (that's one reason I sold the Ram, 
> tho' the Ram was pleasant; just slightly slower that I wanted in a road 
> bike). The customs, while being almost as stable as the Ram in the straight 
> ("almost:" I think the heavier, larger wheels of the Ram affect things), they 
> turn in with exquisite compliance: no hesitation at all, while not at all 
> being "twitchy". Quick but seamless.
> 
> I'm sure that the short and light wheels affect this too, but on these 2 
> bikes Grant managed to capture what, for me at least, is a kind of ideal mix 
> of steadiness and quickness -- and, back to the point: this is done despite 
> what, by modern standards, are hugely long stays. (The Roadeo has 43 cm 
> stays, IIRC.)
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Re: [RBW] A short ride in the westside bosque

[Eric Norris]

Can you box up some of that water and send it to California?

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> On Jun 24, 2015, at 3:27 PM, Patrick Moore  wrote:
> 
> Pretty and fun despite the heat. Our almost-record-breaking spring rains have 
> largely erased our drought ("severe") and caused the local flora to burgeon 
> to a degree we haven't seen for years. Acequia paths are now constricted by 
> weeds, and the laggardly trumpet vine that provides some green relief to my 
> xeriscaped back yard is burgeoning, bringing in bumblebees and hummingbirds.
> 
> 92*F (it has climbed to 100*F as I type), humidity high in the 20s; the 
> trails and access roads are starting to dry up and dissolve into fine sand. 
> Odd morning easterly winds, becoming the usual S, SW, and Westerlies. 
> 
> At 92*F, the Rivendell Woolywarm ss jersey is as comfortable as any plastic 
> jersey or rayon Hawaiian shirt -- and I've worn it for some 12 hours at least 
> over the past 2-3 days, riding and typing. And it don't stink!
> 
> Cottonwood fluff season; River and ditches full. Photos attached.
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Re: [RBW] Re: For the Group

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We all have our own experiences.

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> On Jun 24, 2015, at 8:49 AM, Ron Mc  wrote:
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> I find that unlike this group.  People here have the mileage to know what 
> works for them, and also know that may not be what works best for others.  
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[RBW] For the Group

[Eric Norris]

I love this group and the discussions, and I immediately thought of “RBW” when 
I saw this in an art installation in Vancouver, BC.

https://flic.kr/p/uQUe9u  

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Re: [RBW] The 5 minute bike...the worst of marketing

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Climate change is certainly an interesting topic … and one which I am not at 
all an expert on. The point of the Wikipedia article is that science often 
(usually?) doesn’t arrive at “truth.”

As far as evolution is concerned, you can find a lot of people out there who 
would disagree that there is “little to no science against it.” Check out this:

http://scienceagainstevolution.info/index.shtml 

And this:

http://www.icr.org/home/resources/resources_tracts_scientificcaseagainstevolution/
 

And this:

http://www.changinglives.org.au/evolution.html 

When you look closely enough, there’s “disparity in the science” everywhere, 
which takes one back to … consensus. But not to “truth."

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> On Jun 23, 2015, at 12:03 PM, Deacon Patrick  wrote:
> 
> You are right, Eric. But the theory of evolution is not on the same footing 
> as climate change (to use your examples). There is a scale, with generally 
> accepted theories at one side (which have time, quality and quantity of 
> studies and evidence backing them up) and theories that are largely based on 
> presupposition (opinion) at the other end. Evolution has a lot of science 
> supporting it and little to no science against it. Without a time machine we 
> can not absolutely confirm it, but it is reasonable to presume that we have a 
> fairly good understanding of how species developed over the last millions of 
> years. However, climate change has a LOT of disparity in the science, with a 
> whole lot of "known unknowns" in the research creating a whole lot of 
> presumptions that get mistaken as fact but upon which conclusions get made. 
> Policies based on that "consensus" are very much skewing the tipping point of 
> credible theory quite a bit toward the opinion side of the scale, away from 
> the "accepted theory." 
> 
> With abandon,
> Patrick
> 
> On Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at 12:09:47 PM UTC-6, Eric Norris wrote:
> Very interesting discussion of this topic over at Wikipedia:
> 
> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientific_consensus 
> <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientific_consensus> 
> 
> It includes these statements:
> 
> 'The inherent uncertainty in science, where theories are never proven but can 
> only be disproven (see falsifiability 
> <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falsifiability>), poses a problem for 
> politicians, policymakers, lawyers, and business professionals.'
> 
> 'Seen in this way, the demand that policy rely only on what is proven to be 
> "scientific truth" would be a prescription for policy paralysis ...'
> 
> Not sure what the good Deacon is referring to, but it seems that it is 
> accepted that “absolute truth” is in many cases not possible to determine, 
> and the consensus of science is relied up (for instance, related to evolution 
> climate change, etc.). It also seems that scientists are pretty clear on the 
> difference between “truth” and “consensus."
> 
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>> On Jun 23, 2015, at 10:49 AM, Deacon Patrick mac.com 
>> <http://mac.com/>> wrote:
>> 
>> claiming scientific truth by consensus
> 
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Re: [RBW] Re: The 5 minute bike...the worst of marketing

[Eric Norris]

Very interesting discussion of this topic over at Wikipedia:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientific_consensus 

It includes these statements:

'The inherent uncertainty in science, where theories are never proven but can 
only be disproven (see falsifiability 
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falsifiability>), poses a problem for 
politicians, policymakers, lawyers, and business professionals.'

'Seen in this way, the demand that policy rely only on what is proven to be 
"scientific truth" would be a prescription for policy paralysis ...'

Not sure what the good Deacon is referring to, but it seems that it is accepted 
that “absolute truth” is in many cases not possible to determine, and the 
consensus of science is relied up (for instance, related to evolution climate 
change, etc.). It also seems that scientists are pretty clear on the difference 
between “truth” and “consensus."

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> On Jun 23, 2015, at 10:49 AM, Deacon Patrick  wrote:
> 
> claiming scientific truth by consensus

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Re: [RBW] Re: Dynamo Taillights

[Eric Norris]

That was actually proposed in legislation earlier this year in Sacramento:

http://www.kcet.org/news/agenda/laws/bicycle-reflector-law-ab-28.html 

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> On Jun 22, 2015, at 7:27 PM, Steve Palincsar  wrote:
> 
> On 06/22/2015 08:25 PM, Eric Norris wrote:
>> I believe that the “arms race” for bright taillights has gotten out of hand 
>> … or at a minimum, there are lights that *might* be suited for certain urban 
>> environments and solo riders that are showing up in pacelines where they 
>> don’t belong. As Will mentions, it’s extremely annoying (and sometimes 
>> downright dangerous) to ride behind someone sporting a taillight that’s 
>> brighter than most headlights were just a few years ago.
>> 
>> I ride with a visible, but not blinding, taillight and an abundance of 
>> reflective gear.
>> 
> 
> 
> And now the new thing I've seen in the past couple of weeks, people using 
> high intensity white headlights as tail lights.   What are they thinking?!  
> Confusing, illegal, blinding to following riders - why???
> 
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Re: [RBW] Re: Dynamo Taillights

[Eric Norris]

I believe that the “arms race” for bright taillights has gotten out of hand … 
or at a minimum, there are lights that *might* be suited for certain urban 
environments and solo riders that are showing up in pacelines where they don’t 
belong. As Will mentions, it’s extremely annoying (and sometimes downright 
dangerous) to ride behind someone sporting a taillight that’s brighter than 
most headlights were just a few years ago.

I ride with a visible, but not blinding, taillight and an abundance of 
reflective gear.

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> On Jun 22, 2015, at 4:23 PM, William deRosset  wrote:
> 
> 
> The sociability factor for high-intensity blinking lights when on the road 
> with others is low, regardless of whether target fixation is a problem with 
> bike blinkies.
> 
> I personally dislike blinking LED lights when driving, regardless of what 
> kind of vehicle I'm operating. It is harder to judge distance to them, and 
> the really bright ones are distracting without providing additional useful 
> information compared to a steady light, especially in dark, rural 
> environments with few other visual cues. Maybe they've got a place in urban 
> settings?
> 
> The worst is in group riding environments. Invariably the new person shows up 
> with a seatpost-mounted light set to "seizure". It takes a ride (or an 
> outspoken rider--I mention it at ride starts when I'm giving the pep talk) or 
> two to get that reset to something calmer, like "summer monsoon waves" or 
> even "steady".
> 
> 
> 
> The only thing lots worse (wrt lighting on a group ride, anyway) is the 
> high-lumen MTB helmet-mount lights a select special few bring along in lieu 
> of a decent bicycle-mounted light. Headlamp etiquette in the climbing world 
> is hard-won (and that's a similar high-trust environment). It apparently 
> never dawns on those riders that they're blinding their fellow riders, on 
> whose ability to accurately navigate their steer-balanced machine they 
> depend, whenever they look them in the eye. 
> 
> Best,
> 
> Will
> William M. deRosset
> Fort Collins, CO
> 
> 
> On Monday, June 22, 2015 at 4:44:20 PM UTC-6, doc wrote:
> I believe the study actually relates to strobe lights on emergency vehicles - 
> both causing seizures and "drawing in" impaired drivers.  I'm not aware of 
> anything specific to bike blinkies.  The biggest fear there is getting yelled 
> at by the poor guy riding behind you.
> 
> On Monday, June 22, 2015 at 5:56:33 PM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote:
> I’ve heard those stories going all the way back to 1983, when a product 
> called “Belt Beacon” came on the market. I think this is an urban myth.
> 
> Here’s the Belt Beacon: 
> http://bicycletimesmag.com/way-back-day-machine-visits-belt-beacon/ 
> <http://bicycletimesmag.com/way-back-day-machine-visits-belt-beacon/> 
> 
> Mine gave good service for a few years before I updated to a Xenon 
> strobe-based unit and then a long succession of LED flashers.
> 
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>> On Jun 22, 2015, at 2:33 PM, 'Jack' via RBW Owners Bunch 
>> > wrote:
>> 
>> I've heard the stories about blinkies mesmerizing drunk drivers but I'm not 
>> aware of any studies to back that up.
>> 
>> While I don't have a problem with a blinking rear light, I have dynamo 
>> taillights on a few of my bikes. They are made in Germany or for the German 
>> market and don't blink but I feel safe with them. The B&M Toplight Line Plus 
>> is an excellent light, but for the money the Herrmans H-Track is hard to 
>> beat. It is big and bright and the standlight lasts a long time after the 
>> bike stops moving. (Pudge - I got mine from Intelligent Design Cycles: 
>> http://www.intelligentdesigncycles.com/shop/herrmans-h-track.html 
>> <http://www.intelligentdesigncycles.com/shop/herrmans-h-track.html> )
>> 
>> Most of the dynamo taillights also have a large reflector built in. That 
>> another plus, because makes them highly visible to cars approaching from the 
>> rear.  
>>  
>> On Monday, June 22, 2015 at 4:09:32 PM UTC-4, Reid wrote:
>> Thanks for the feedback everyone.
>> 
>> If blinkies really do mesmerize drunk drivers, then a few million cyclists 
>> out there are sure taking their chances. Most people don't want to question 
>> mass acceptance of anything, so blinkies reign, right or wrong. Interesting.
>> 
>> Reid
>

Re: [RBW] Stolen Rambouillet UPDATE!

[Eric Norris]

That is an excellent idea.

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> On Jun 22, 2015, at 2:59 PM, cyclotourist  wrote:
> 
> KEEP THE FAITH!
> 
> If you have a lock with you, double lock it with that one!
> 
> On Mon, Jun 22, 2015 at 2:54 PM, Mark Wilkins  wrote:
>> Just spotted my blue ram, stolen in December, locked to a rack in downtown 
>> Harrisburg, PA. Waiting for police (1hr so far)
>> 
>> Can't believe it!
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
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Re: [RBW] Re: Dynamo Taillights

[Eric Norris]

I’ve heard those stories going all the way back to 1983, when a product called 
“Belt Beacon” came on the market. I think this is an urban myth.

Here’s the Belt Beacon: 
http://bicycletimesmag.com/way-back-day-machine-visits-belt-beacon/ 

Mine gave good service for a few years before I updated to a Xenon strobe-based 
unit and then a long succession of LED flashers.

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> On Jun 22, 2015, at 2:33 PM, 'Jack' via RBW Owners Bunch 
>  wrote:
> 
> I've heard the stories about blinkies mesmerizing drunk drivers but I'm not 
> aware of any studies to back that up.
> 
> While I don't have a problem with a blinking rear light, I have dynamo 
> taillights on a few of my bikes. They are made in Germany or for the German 
> market and don't blink but I feel safe with them. The B&M Toplight Line Plus 
> is an excellent light, but for the money the Herrmans H-Track is hard to 
> beat. It is big and bright and the standlight lasts a long time after the 
> bike stops moving. (Pudge - I got mine from Intelligent Design Cycles: 
> http://www.intelligentdesigncycles.com/shop/herrmans-h-track.html 
> <http://www.intelligentdesigncycles.com/shop/herrmans-h-track.html> )
> 
> Most of the dynamo taillights also have a large reflector built in. That 
> another plus, because makes them highly visible to cars approaching from the 
> rear.  
>  
> On Monday, June 22, 2015 at 4:09:32 PM UTC-4, Reid wrote:
> Thanks for the feedback everyone.
> 
> If blinkies really do mesmerize drunk drivers, then a few million cyclists 
> out there are sure taking their chances. Most people don't want to question 
> mass acceptance of anything, so blinkies reign, right or wrong. Interesting.
> 
> Reid
> 
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Re: [RBW] BQ to publish study of pedal retention usefulness in Summer issue

[Eric Norris]

I don’t know how much power he’s putting on the upstroke, but because he has a 
geared bike he for sure has to pull up. Only a fixed gear would come around on 
its own.

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> On Jun 12, 2015, at 1:47 PM, Richard  wrote:
> 
> Great video of a impressive athlete, but is he really pulling up on the 
> pedal? Looks like his awesome power comes from the downstroke.
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Re: [RBW] BQ to publish study of pedal retention usefulness in Summer issue

[Eric Norris]

I don’t spend a lot of time worrying about what other riders use. Flat, 
clipped, I don’t really care, and I don’t proselytize others to my point of 
view.

That being said, I’ll just note that you only have to watch a cyclist with one 
leg to know that clipless pedals allow you to pull up on the upstroke:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJHuwkJfp-4 
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJHuwkJfp-4> 

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> On Jun 12, 2015, at 7:49 AM, Mark Parker  wrote:
> 
> I thought the whole debate was that for "unracers" flat pedals are fine.  
> From what I have read of his exploits, it doesn't surprise me that Jan gains 
> some efficiency from being attached to the pedal.  I don't think I do.  I 
> certainly fall into the "unracer" camp and will keep on doing what I have 
> done since I was 5 - just ride.
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[RBW] Crane Bell FS

[Eric Norris]

Does anybody need this? The bell is from my Alex Singer; the mount is new. I 
bought a new Crane bell because I don’t like the “springy” ringer thing. I 
didn’t need the mount, which will fit a threadless steerer, because the stem on 
my Singer is tapped for a bell.

Make me a reasonable offer and I’ll drop it in the mail to you.

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Re: [RBW] Trying Again: Pair of Col de la Vie 650B x 42 Tires FS

[Eric Norris]

In light of this, price has been cut to $24.75.

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> On Jun 6, 2015, at 8:27 PM, Justin August  wrote:
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> Aren't these 38mm, not 42mm?
> 
> -J
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Re: [RBW] Trying Again: Pair of Col de la Vie 650B x 42 Tires FS

[Eric Norris]

You’re probably right ...

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> On Jun 6, 2015, at 8:27 PM, Justin August  wrote:
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> Aren't these 38mm, not 42mm?
> 
> -J
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[RBW] Trying Again: Pair of Col de la Vie 650B x 42 Tires FS

[Eric Norris]

Hardly used them before I switched to Grand Bois tires. $25 shipped in the 
CONUS. That’s $25 for a *pair*—such a deal!

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[RBW] Meet Your Maker

[Eric Norris]

Wonder if any other Sacramento-area list members will be at tomorrow’s “Meet 
Your Maker” ride. I’m 95% committed to being there, on either my Road or 
Quickbeam.

www.MeetYourMakerTour.com <http://www.meetyourmakertour.com/> 

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Re: [RBW] Bike Crank Question

[Eric Norris]

In my experience, it’s often cheaper to buy the entire crankset than to buy the 
spider/arms separately if you’re looking for new stuff. 

Rivendell doesn’t sell the parts separately, so let’s use Velo Orange as an 
example: On their web site, you can buy an entire Grand Cru triple crankset for 
$200. A set of three chainrings, purchased individually on their site, would 
cost $145.

Others have suggested seeing if anyone on the list has used parts that they’ll 
sell. I’ve had very good luck on the list, including a three-party swap of 
spiders and rings that left everyone with the parts they needed.

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> On Jun 3, 2015, at 6:54 PM, Cecily Walker  wrote:
> 
> This is a really dumb question that probably could've been answered by using 
> a search engine, but I'd rather ask y'all. Is it possible to just buy crank 
> arms, or do I need to buy the whole thing, rings, crank and all? My 
> physiotherapist thinks that switching to shorter crank arms might improve 
> bike fit in the long run, especially after surgery while I work on getting my 
> range of motion back.
> 
> Thanks!
> Cecily
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Re: [RBW] Re: Brilliant Bicycle Company

[Eric Norris]

Always size up. 

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> On May 30, 2015, at 6:14 AM, Matt B.  wrote:
> 
> 
> 
>> On Friday, May 29, 2015 at 9:00:22 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote:
>> I've been getting Brilliant Bicycle stuff in my email (on purpose). The 
>> bikes seem nice enough for the price, but the "we're super more better than 
>> the others" copy, combined with a dearth of specs on the website, are a 
>> little off-putting. But hey, I'd ride one to the corner store.
> 
> 
> I agree with you on the sparse/missing spec info, but I guess these aren't 
> for bike geeks like me.  One thing that did put me off was the "When in 
> doubt, size down for comfort." caption near the sizing selection.Totally 
> backwards to a Riv acolyte.  
> 
> 
>  
>>> On Friday, May 29, 2015 at 5:15:49 PM UTC-7, Kieran J wrote:
>>> As one commenter rightfully put it, "truly unremarkable".
>>> 
>>> KJ
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On Friday, May 29, 2015 at 4:23:24 PM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote:
>>>> Thought this might be of interest to the group—a new company selling 
>>>> simple MUSA bicycles:
>>>> 
>>>> http://techcrunch.com/2015/05/27/ex-vcs-launch-brilliant-bicycle-co-with-1-5-million-in-funding/?ncid=rss&cps=gravity_1462_4834067520792034342#.7chmya:hLTJ
>>>>  
>>>> 
>>>> According to the article, their goal is to sell “reasonably priced bikes 
>>>> to people who care more about simplicity and color than specs and ounces."
>>>> 
>>>> Hmmm … who else does that? They also point at mainstream cycling companies 
>>>> whose ads feature, "pictures of high-end racing bikes ridden by 
>>>> middle-aged, spandex-clad men."
>>>> 
>>>> Oh, by the way, their prices start at $299 with free shipping in the USA. 
>>>> 
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[RBW] Brilliant Bicycle Company

[Eric Norris]

Thought this might be of interest to the group—a new company selling simple 
MUSA bicycles:

http://techcrunch.com/2015/05/27/ex-vcs-launch-brilliant-bicycle-co-with-1-5-million-in-funding/?ncid=rss&cps=gravity_1462_4834067520792034342#.7chmya:hLTJ
 
<http://techcrunch.com/2015/05/27/ex-vcs-launch-brilliant-bicycle-co-with-1-5-million-in-funding/?ncid=rss&cps=gravity_1462_4834067520792034342#.7chmya:hLTJ>
 

According to the article, their goal is to sell “reasonably priced bikes to 
people who care more about simplicity and color than specs and ounces."

Hmmm … who else does that? They also point at mainstream cycling companies 
whose ads feature, "pictures of high-end racing bikes ridden by middle-aged, 
spandex-clad men."

Oh, by the way, their prices start at $299 with free shipping in the USA. 

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Re: [RBW] Visting Portland

[Eric Norris]

Stop by 21st Avenue Bicycles and say “hi” to my daughter, Sarah.

Grab a beer and some great pub food at Rogue.

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> On May 26, 2015, at 9:14 AM, Kurt Manley  wrote:
> 
> My girlfriend and I are taking a road trip up to Portland in a couple weeks 
> and bringing our bikes. We plan on riding around fairly leisurely and 
> enjoying a great town. I've been before but never had the pleasure of having 
> my Riv (or any bike for that matter) with me. 
> 
> Any tips? Good routes, sights, beer stops? We will def stop by Rivelo and 
> Velo Cult. 
> 
> Thanks!
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Re: [RBW] Single Speed Conversion Help

[Eric Norris]

I would follow Patrick's advice for the easiest conversion possible. Bicycles 
on campus have a habit of disappearing, so any money you spend is likely to go 
into the pocket of a bicycle thief. Pick a midrange gear, take off the 
derailleurs, and shorten the chain. 

Have your son check with the campus PD to see if they have an annual auction of 
unclaimed bikes. UC Davis does this once a year, and you'd be amazed how many 
bikes are either 1) stolen and not claimed, or 2) left locked to something and 
abandoned. The university "harvests" these abandoned bikes, which are auctioned 
off. 

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> On May 24, 2015, at 8:06 AM, Patrick Moore  wrote:
> 
> Matt: if your son is strong, a single speed is a good way to go -- nothing, 
> almost, to go wrong. You can use the middle ring of your triple (get some 
> new, shorter ring bolts, or simply leave the other 2 rings in place), strip 
> off derailleurs, add a rear single cog of the right size (or, heck, just use 
> the middle cog of the cassette), and re-dish the wheel (not needed if you 
> leave the cassette in place. Leaving the cassette and outer and inner rings 
> in place has the added advantage of making the bike look like a multispeed 
> that has broken down, making it look even less desirable.
> 
> However, if you get a ss freewheel -- under $30 for a usable one -- choose 
> one that will give roughly a 2.5 ratio with the chainring: say, if the ring 
> is a 36, a 15 t fw: 36/15 = 2.4; 2.4 X 27" = 65" gear, which will be high 
> enough that flatland riding won't lead the pedaler to despair, and low enough 
> that a strong rider can get up most hills. A 48/20 gives the same ratio. 
> 
> Even better -- for me -- would be a 42/17 or 52/21, both giving a slightly 
> higher 67" gear; that was what my erstwhile Motobecane Grand Record had, and 
> it let me grunt 40 lb loads up steep hills at 24 crank rpm.
> 
> BTW, I sympathize with the, "Oh Dad, by the way, I need ..." My daughter 
> (rising 14) has turned this into an art form.
> 
>> On Sat, May 23, 2015 at 11:53 PM, 'hangtownmatt' via RBW Owners Bunch 
>>  wrote:
>> My son ( a 2nd year college student) just informed me, on his actual return 
>> trip today to the University, that he "may" need a bike to get to his summer 
>> job. (Those of you with teenagers, or have who have raised teenagers, can 
>> probably sympathize with me).  Huh? And why didn't you tell me this while 
>> you were at home all week?.  Anyway, he's a really strong rider but has not 
>> shown any "ownership" interest till now.  I don't even  think he can  fix a 
>> flat tire let alone maintain a bike.  So I'm thinking simplicity is best.  
>> In other words, I'd be happy if it didn't get stolen and he occasionally 
>> lubricated the chain. But don't get me wrong, there is nothing more I'd want 
>> than for my son to get bitten by the bicycling lifestyle, so I want him to 
>> enjoy the ride.  But as we all know, the love of bicycling is an evolution, 
>> only appreciated by those who have transcended the ranks, and he will be 
>> skipping a few steps :<(
>> 
>> I have a 1986 10-speed Nishiki with horizontal dropouts that I put some 
>> money into Rivendell'izing before getting my Sam Hillborne.   I'm thinking I 
>> will take off the valuable stuff (Nittto handlebar and stem, leather seat, 
>> decent wheelset, early 80's Backburn rear rack, etc.), and replace them with 
>> UC Berkeley street worthy stuff I have on hand.  But I'm also thinking a 
>> single-speed conversion could be smart simply for its ... simplicity, and 
>> the further removal of valuable transmission parts.  Theft is a real 
>> concern.  However, I'm not knowledgeable in single-speed conversion setups 
>> and do not have a lot of time.  I'd love to research all the ins and outs of 
>> converting my beloved 1986 Nishiki 10-speeed to a single speed but with such 
>> late notice I simply do not have time.  I have between now and next Friday.  
>> And between now and next Friday, I have a couple days of pay-the-bills work 
>> and my youngest daughters High School graduation (which includes the 
>> visitation and entertainment of the in-laws and out-laws) to determine if I 
>> should convert to single speed or just replace the obvious and leave well 
>> enough alone.  So, if those of you that have experience with single speed 
>> conversion would care to share your expertise I'd be grateful.  Keep in mind 
>> this conversion must be done economically.  This is not supposed to be up to 
>> Rivendell standards.  For example, I'm thinking, at least for the summer 
>> anyhow, simply removing the front and rear derailleurs, shifters and 
>> associated cables of course, and continue to use the existing triple crank 
>> set and freewheel/cassette (?).  However, if it can be done cheaply, I'd 
>> much rather replace the crank/rings, as well as the freewheel, with single 
>> speed components because of the confusion 

Re: [RBW] Re: sf-la coast tour thoughts and preparation

[Eric Norris]

Wow. How did I forget the BEER?

http://www.adventurecycling.org/resources/blog/don-t-let-the-can-get-you-down-get-yourself-a-beer-growler-pannier/
 

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> On May 22, 2015, at 7:09 PM, drew  wrote:
> 
> i tried to resist the down puffy jacket for a while, just because it seems 
> like everyone in any outdoor setting has them.  it truly is a great piece of 
> travel gear though. i take mine on any and all trips, bike or un-bike 
> related. 
> 
> sidenote-  rei and campsaver have the patagonia nano puffs on sale this 
> weekend. not down, but warm, ok with getting wet, and extremely compactable
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Re: [RBW] Re: 160 pound bike lock for A. Homer Hilsen

[Eric Norris]

Does your dog like steak?

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> On May 21, 2015, at 5:26 PM, Deacon Patrick  wrote:
> 
> With the welcome mat, there is a wee bit of a mixed message! Grin.
> 
> With abandon,
> Patrick
> 
> On Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 6:04:26 PM UTC-6, Doug Williams wrote:
> All new Rivendell owners worry about bike theft. Here is my solution: the 160 
> pound bike lock. A biological lock, the would be thief must pass simultaneous 
> visual, auditory, and olfactory tests in order to gain access to my new A. 
> Homer Hilsen. Failure to pass a test would result in...well, it won't be 
> pretty.
> 
> Doug
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Re: [RBW] sf-la coast tour thoughts and preparation

[Eric Norris]

Let me say before I start that I’ve never done bicycle camping. Not my thing—I 
would rather sleep in a cheap hotel than on the ground. So I may not understand 
some of the realities of camping over a period of days.

That being said, a few thoughts:

— Seems like you’re bringing a lot of clothes. 5 t-shirts? Why not bring fewer 
and wash them when needed. I would bring one pair of pants and one pair of 
shorts … or maybe one pair of pants with zip-off legs that convert to shorts.

— No towel? Lest we forget: 
http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/24779-a-towel-the-hitchhiker-s-guide-to-the-galaxy-says-is
 
<http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/24779-a-towel-the-hitchhiker-s-guide-to-the-galaxy-says-is>
 

— Check the weather and see if you’ll need a down jacket. Note that summer 
along the coast is when the fog rolls in. Be prepared to keep yourself dry as 
well as warm.

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> On May 21, 2015, at 11:55 AM, drew  wrote:
> 
> so ill be riding from SF-LA in a couple of weeks. this will be my first tour 
> lasting more than a few days, so i wanted to put my plans out there and see 
> if there is anything i should reconsider or any glaring holes im missing, or 
> anything i still need to buy, while there is time.  i've blocked out 8 days. 
> gonna try to camp only. im mostly following "bicycling the pacific coast", 
> but if there are preferable route options, i'd be interested in those too. i 
> know people do this without any preparation, but i have some time, and i like 
> thinking about it. 
> 
> taking my hunqapillar with a carradice camper, acorn tool roll, jandd mini 
> mountain panniers on the front, and a basket that i'm trying to leave open 
> for food and incedentals along the way, maybe with a soft sided cooler. 
> rear rack/camper bag
> tent
> sleeping bag/pad
> alcohol stove (considering bringing my biolite stove for the charging 
> capability, but it's pretty heavy)
> bowl/utensils/matches/cooking stuff
> lock
> towel 
> camera 
> tools/maintenance 
> 2 tubes, levers and patch kit
> multi tool
> crescent wrench 
> pump
> 
> front panniers 
> 5 t-shirts
> overshirt 
> 2 musa or musa-like pants 
> 2 shorts
> underwear/socks
> rain jacket
> packable down jacket
> sandals
> toiletries 
> chargers/ipod nano
> 
>  i put this list together, and it is basically the same as my s24o list, but 
> with more clothes. im especially interested in what things beside clothes, i 
> should be adding for a longer trip. also interested in what people do for 
> security while going through cities with a lot of stuff strapped to their 
> bikes. 
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Re: [RBW] Re: BQ to publish study of pedal retention usefulness in Summer issue

[Eric Norris]

Speaking as a rider who uses clipless pedals and shoes, I certainly appreciate 
this, and I'm sure that riders of flat pedals will extend this courtesy to me. 
Same goes, I would hope, for Lycra vs loose shorts, jersey vs non-jersey, bar 
height, etc., etc.

We all put a lot of thought into where we're going, but that doesn't mean we 
end up in the same place.  

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> On May 16, 2015, at 7:09 AM, Anne Paulson  wrote:
> 
> Don't assume that riders who make different choices
> than you do don't know what they're doing

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