Re: [RBW] Re: the sunflower ride...

[Eunice Chang]

Richard- Yes, it is. It's an apparently vintage vegan one.

Thanks for the nice comments :)

-E.


On Wed, Jul 12, 2017 at 10:34 AM, RichS <rshannon6...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Charming video and nice camera work! Thank you for sharing.
>
> In the opening sequence is that a Riv Xtra small saddle bag on the back of
> your bike?
>
> Regards,
> Richard
>
>
> On Monday, July 10, 2017 at 4:08:49 PM UTC-4, Eunice Chang wrote:
>>
>> Heya.
>>
>> Been a while since I checked in this list...popped in to share a video of
>> my recent ride on Neuse River Trail to the sunflower field in Raleigh, NC.
>> They're grown out of wastewater and used for biodiesel. Thumper (my AHH)
>> makes an appearance, and Serenity (QB) is there as well, though you can't
>> see it- the ride is filmed from QB. :) If you like nature documentaries,
>> you'll enjoy this.
>>
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rztruswZnrc
>>
>> (No sound, but just as well as Thumper made some very loud gear shifting
>> sounds).
>>
>> -E.
>>
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Re: [RBW] the sunflower ride...

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Believe it or not it was all done with an iPhone.

-E.

On Mon, Jul 10, 2017 at 8:56 PM WETH  wrote:

> Thanks for sharing. You had a beautiful day for the ride.  The blue sky
> contrasting with the sunflowers was perfect.
> Any details on the camera that created the video?
> Thanks again,
> Erl
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[RBW] the sunflower ride...

[Eunice Chang]

Heya.

Been a while since I checked in this list...popped in to share a video of
my recent ride on Neuse River Trail to the sunflower field in Raleigh, NC.
They're grown out of wastewater and used for biodiesel. Thumper (my AHH)
makes an appearance, and Serenity (QB) is there as well, though you can't
see it- the ride is filmed from QB. :) If you like nature documentaries,
you'll enjoy this.

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

(No sound, but just as well as Thumper made some very loud gear shifting
sounds).

-E.

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Re: [RBW] Ride in The Dalles

[Eunice Chang]

Beautiful photos and writeup!

-E.

On Thursday, March 31, 2016, Brian Hanson  wrote:

> http://stonehog.com/2016/03/30/gorgeous-rides/
>
> Some folks from the infamous Seattle Portland Riv Rumble did a ride last
> weekend in Lyle, WA near The Dalles.  Great times ensued.  Pics...
>
> Special thanks to Dr. Squirrel who did two rides in two days with two
> groups.  Quite a ride guide, that one!
>
> Brian Hanson
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Re: [RBW] Naked Appaloosa

[Eunice Chang]

Will you be naming "Naked Appaloosa" Lady Godiva? (Sorry, it had to be
said.)

But yes, I was impressed with RBW's attention to details. I got a complete
but still had to put it together and appreciated how I didn't have to
remember a million little things (this is the second time I've put together
a complete bike).

-E.


On Wed, Mar 30, 2016 at 2:33 PM, Patrick Kelly  wrote:

> When I saw the subject "naked appaloosa" I really was expecting some
> photos. :)
>
> It'll be interesting to see a "non-standard" appaloosa. Most important
> option: what handle bar will you be putting on?
>
> On Wed, Mar 30, 2016 at 8:17 AM, scott  wrote:
> > My wife's 51 cm Joe frame and fork just arrived. I called Riv a couple of
> > weeks ago to buy a complete bike when Will asked, "Do you want a
> complete or
> > a frame and fork?" All I needed were 650B wheels (working on finishing
> them
> > right now) so I figured why not. It will be a crazy mess of parts that I
> > have collected at various swap meets and flea markets. All good stuff.
> Frame
> > came with a bottom bracket and seatpost, much like my Hillborne did. I am
> > impressed that every bolt (waterbottle, fork mounts) has been taken out
> and
> > greased before shipping. Hope to have the bike riding tomorrow by the
> time
> > mi vieja gets home from work. I am a teacher on spring break (whoo!) so
> > working on bikes is a great way to spend my vacation (and riding of
> course).
> >Scott
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Re: [RBW] Re: Another Appaloosa Rider

[Eunice Chang]

Everyone else:

Thanks for the congrats and good wishes! I guess it's not a coincidence
that the bike arrived at the same day my therapist told me that I had more
or less completed my grief journey. Seriously good timing, RBW.

Jeremy-

The grips are Ergon grips (GP1, I think). I love the look of shellaced
corks but NC is notoriously humid and sweaty palms are always a hazard,
plus I never quite figured out how to make cork grips not move/slip out.
Ergon grips are the only ones that are grippy, easy to clean, and fairly
easy to install. They're even a bit cushy.

Fenders and racks are definitely on the list. Or at least a small saddlebag
with the tools and spare tubes. I'm also thinking that maybe a sturdier
rack would be good for carrying 6-packs...

Evan-
I think it's a cross between sam hillborne blue (closer to sky blue) and
atlantis aqua green-blue. It's not the same blue as Betty Foy, I think, but
somewhere in the same family. Those frames aligned together would probably
make for an interesting paint chip sheet.

-E.



On Wed, Mar 30, 2016 at 1:23 PM, stonehog <stone...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Congrats, Eunice!  Love the pics!!
>
> Brian Hanson
> Seattle, WA
>
> On Monday, March 28, 2016 at 10:02:35 PM UTC-7, Eunice Chang wrote:
>
>> This one's named Athansor. A good, reliable, sturdy horse for new
>> beginnings and adventures :)
>>
>> Preliminary photos so far: (still thinking about how to build it up -
>> suggestions welcome!)
>>
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/ejchang/albums/72157664228668683
>>
>> -E.
>>
>>
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[RBW] Another Appaloosa Rider

[Eunice Chang]

This one's named Athansor. A good, reliable, sturdy horse for new
beginnings and adventures :)

Preliminary photos so far: (still thinking about how to build it up -
suggestions welcome!)

https://www.flickr.com/photos/ejchang/albums/72157664228668683

-E.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Saddle Advice Needed, Especially From the Riv Chica Warriors

[Eunice Chang]

Hi Ryan,

My custom mixte was made by Ezra Caldwell of Fastboy Cycles - he sadly
passed away almost 2 years ago.

Here's my photoset of my mixte over the various years:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ejchang/albums/72157623999231944

Here's Ezra's (more professional) photos of the mixte:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/fastboy/albums/72157623834232427


-E.

On Fri, Mar 18, 2016 at 6:03 PM, Ryan Fleming <ryanmalloryflem...@gmail.com>
wrote:

> oh and one other question, Eunice,  since I'm getting one from Rivwhat
> is your custom mixte and pictures please if you care to share:)
>
> On Friday, March 18, 2016 at 3:30:03 PM UTC-5, Eunice Chang wrote:
>>
>> Hi Cecily,
>>
>> Yay on riding your bike again! I know that feeling well!
>>
>> I haven't ridden much in the winter (and late fall), so when I went back
>> to riding, I was definitely a bit saddle sore. But my recovery was like 1-2
>> days, provided I kept on riding everyday. Like you, most of my riding is
>> short- anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes to my destination.
>>
>> However, I don't know if this would be helpful or not, but I have
>> generally found Brooks women's saddles to be more uncomfortable than men's
>> saddles. I can barely tolerate Brooks women's B17 but am very comfortable
>> in a men's B17 (my favorite saddle). I can tolerate women's B67 but I have
>> to remember to keep the nose up or I slide off it. Brooks Flyer in men's
>> size is another okay-ish saddle for me- not as comfortable as men's B17,
>> but definitely far more preferable than women's. I suspect it may be a YMMV
>> thing, and there's probably a lot other factors going on (for example, the
>> women's saddles were probably not broken in, but the men's were).
>>
>> And if it helps here's the saddle/tire/bike combo:
>> men's B17 // nomad resist 700 x 45 // AHH
>> women's B67 // hetres 650b // custom mixte
>> men's Flyer // panaracer pasela 700 x 32 // Quickbeam
>>
>> All on Albatross bars and relatively similar saddle height.
>>
>> Also, my pain tolerance is crazily high, so you might not want to listen
>> to me. I was riding uncomfortably on that women's B17 with the worst
>> handlebar position ever (lots of stress on wrists) for about 17 miles in
>> 97% humidity. On the other hand, I did get to ride on the tandem again as a
>> stoker in the cool summer night, under the stars, so it was worth every
>> mile and ouchie, but...
>>
>> -E.
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Mar 18, 2016 at 10:17 AM, Liesl <li...@smm.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Hey Cecily! Good to hear from you! I too haven't posted in a long while
>>> and barely kept up with my list reading. But when I see a call out to Riv
>>> Chicas, I gotta do my part!
>>>
>>> I echoe all the comments about tilt of saddle, height of saddle, and bar
>>> position. All quite subtle. I might add that all of my B17s feel different.
>>> I have one that's consistently the most comfy. If you have a LBS that will
>>> let you try a few saddles, especially the cambium carved or a flyer, you
>>> might find out a lot. Best of luck and keep us posted.
>>>
>>> Yours in solidarity,
>>> RCW
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Re: [RBW] Re: Saddle Advice Needed, Especially From the Riv Chica Warriors

[Eunice Chang]

Hi Cecily,

Yay on riding your bike again! I know that feeling well!

I haven't ridden much in the winter (and late fall), so when I went back to
riding, I was definitely a bit saddle sore. But my recovery was like 1-2
days, provided I kept on riding everyday. Like you, most of my riding is
short- anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes to my destination.

However, I don't know if this would be helpful or not, but I have generally
found Brooks women's saddles to be more uncomfortable than men's saddles. I
can barely tolerate Brooks women's B17 but am very comfortable in a men's
B17 (my favorite saddle). I can tolerate women's B67 but I have to remember
to keep the nose up or I slide off it. Brooks Flyer in men's size is
another okay-ish saddle for me- not as comfortable as men's B17, but
definitely far more preferable than women's. I suspect it may be a YMMV
thing, and there's probably a lot other factors going on (for example, the
women's saddles were probably not broken in, but the men's were).

And if it helps here's the saddle/tire/bike combo:
men's B17 // nomad resist 700 x 45 // AHH
women's B67 // hetres 650b // custom mixte
men's Flyer // panaracer pasela 700 x 32 // Quickbeam

All on Albatross bars and relatively similar saddle height.

Also, my pain tolerance is crazily high, so you might not want to listen to
me. I was riding uncomfortably on that women's B17 with the worst handlebar
position ever (lots of stress on wrists) for about 17 miles in 97%
humidity. On the other hand, I did get to ride on the tandem again as a
stoker in the cool summer night, under the stars, so it was worth every
mile and ouchie, but...

-E.


On Fri, Mar 18, 2016 at 10:17 AM, Liesl  wrote:

> Hey Cecily! Good to hear from you! I too haven't posted in a long while
> and barely kept up with my list reading. But when I see a call out to Riv
> Chicas, I gotta do my part!
>
> I echoe all the comments about tilt of saddle, height of saddle, and bar
> position. All quite subtle. I might add that all of my B17s feel different.
> I have one that's consistently the most comfy. If you have a LBS that will
> let you try a few saddles, especially the cambium carved or a flyer, you
> might find out a lot. Best of luck and keep us posted.
>
> Yours in solidarity,
> RCW
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Re: [RBW] Re: OT slightly: DCBR: DC Bike Ride May 22, 2016

[Eunice Chang]

I might actually brave the train ride from NC for this one now that Amtrak
allows bikes on trains. Sign me up (tentatively) for a Riv contingent (if
there's one).

-E.

On Thu, Feb 4, 2016 at 2:13 PM, Ryan Thompson 
wrote:

> I plan on riding with my wife and kids.  Though I think I'll haul the kids
> on my Xtracycle and my wife will ride her Betty Foy.
>
> Ryan
>
> On Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at 1:04:57 PM UTC-5, WETH wrote:
>
>> http://dcbikeride.com/?utm_source=WABA_medium=email_campaign=WABA
>>
>> http://www.waba.org/blog/2016/02/announcing-dc-bike-ride-lets-celebrate-life-on-two-wheels/
>>
>> This organized ride seems similar to the former BikeDC event organized by
>> WABA.
>> This ride is a 17 mile car free experience around the mall, through
>> Georgetown, and out toward the Pentagon.
>> It would be fun to get a group together if others are interested.
>> -Erl
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[RBW] Oops, I did it again: 2016 bike calendar

[Eunice Chang]

Hi all,

Thought this might be of interest to the list:

I made another calendar featuring mostly Riv bikes (AHH and quickbeam) for
2016. Proceeds go to Bike Durham, a local bike advocacy group. Here's the
link if you want to see the calendar and order one.

https://squareup.com/market/justshiny/bike-calendar-1

Just for folks on this list (because you are good enablers and I thought
I'd return the favor), there is a discount ($5 off calendar plus free
shipping). The code is:
ENJOYTHERIDE


Thanks!
Eunice

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Re: [RBW] Re: The Mysterious Homer

[Eunice Chang]

I sort-of inherited a 61 cm Homer that I named Thumper Buttercup.

My only problem with it was that it rode so well and beautifully that it
practically sang, and got me to buy another Rivendell, a QB. So that's my
warning about Rivs, it's a slippery slope and then it's like trying to pick
your favorite child when you go to your bike stable. First world problems,
I know.

But seriously, it's a great all-rounder - I've used it for short distance,
long distance, errands with heavy loads, being a lousy ride leader (I kind
of left my followers behind). It's my most comfortable bike in the stable.
And it grows on you- and I suspect like most of us who have AHH, it becomes
a part of us.

And it's very, very photogenic. Here's proof:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ejchang/albums/72157644207754985

E.



On Thu, Nov 12, 2015 at 8:08 PM, ted  wrote:

>
> I have a 56 Homer I bought through this list. As others have said the AHH
> is a really lovely bike. Whether or not its what you are looking for may
> depend on what you mean when you say "springy" or "responsive flexible
> tubing". If you are wanting the flex of a standard tube diameter thin wall
> frame that some associate with "planing", then the Homer may not be for
> you.
>
> The AHH tubing is somewhat lighter than the Hillborne or Atlantis. I think
> mine weighs about 7lbs (frame, fork, headset and binder bolt), which I
> believe is about 1.5 lbs more than a Rodeo. Like other Riv's the tubes are
> "oversized". I think my bike is quite lively and very responsive, but I
> don't think the folks who wax on about planing and thin walled standard
> sized tubes would favor the AHH.
>
> I used to ride a late 70's Nobilette built frame with then standard sized
> 531 tubes (still have it just don't ride it much). When jumping or climbing
> hard I believe I felt the frame flexing. I didn't really feel one way or
> the other about that. I really liked that bike.
> My next frame was an ~1980 Gios that had a shorter wheelbase and short
> beefy stays. I was struck by how direct and immediate the connection
> between the pedals and the contact patch of the rear tire was, and I really
> liked that. The handling was also very precise and very responsive, which
> was kinda great (particularly riding crits and such). I immediately much
> preferred the Gios for the riding I was doing at the time, though it was
> kinda unforgiving and perhaps not so great (still have that bike too).
> When I got my Homer the first real ride I took had me thinking of Will
> Smith in 4th of July yelling "I have got to get me one of these". It was
> (and still is) comfy. It's handling was (and still is) responsive and
> precise without seeming the least bit twitchy, and the sense of immediate
> and direct connection between pushing on the pedals and the bike jumping
> foreword was (and still is) every bit as strong and solid as the Gios.
> Since I changed tires from 32s to 42s the handling seems a bit more stable
> or slightly less quick but I still like it a lot. The next tires I buy for
> it will probably be 38s.
>
> I frequently ride with a group in which my AHH is the only non MCFRB.
> Sometimes one of the guys will say its amazing what I can do on that bike.
> I tell them the bike is not a handicap, though my fat belly is. I also ride
> it wherever I want. Paved roads, fire roads, wide trails, single track. The
> MCFRB guys I ride with seem unwilling to venture off the pavement on those
> bikes. Once when I said I had ridden a route they were saying you couldn't
> do on a road bike the response was "yea but that bike goes anywhere".
>
>
>
> On Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 2:51:40 AM UTC-8, Daniel Jackson wrote:
>>
>> Many other Rivs get a lot of press here, but I really haven't heard much
>> on the Homer. Curious about the ride of this bike - it's liveliness as
>> compared to an Atlantis or Hillborne. Is its tubing relatively lighter? Is
>> it a softer feel? Is it more beautiful?
>>
>> Considering one as my all round dirt road bike and looking for something
>> springy with centerpulls and clearance for 38s with fenders.
>>
>
> On Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 4:09:43 PM UTC-8, Daniel Jackson wrote:
>>
>> Thank you all for your considered ideas on this bike - its great to hear
>> more about it.
>>
>> I'm considering it among the Riv lineup as a potential dirt road
>> randonneuring/pass hunting bike. I live and ride at the top of VT in the
>> Northeast Kingdom - if you look at a map, there aren't really any major
>> roads. Its a very rural area, I'm sure there aren't any other Riv bikes,
>> and every ride I do is 95% dirt road. I want something that works well with
>> a front load (15 lbs. or so) and has responsive, flexible tubing. I'm long
>> and lean at 6' 3", 175 lbs.
>>
>> I'm attracted to the Homer because it seems like it might be the bike in
>> Riv's lineup that has the lightest tubing for a bike with good tire
>> clearances ( at least 38 is mandatory for the roads 

Re: [RBW] Darning wool socks

[Eunice Chang]

Here you go:

http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEsummer08/FEATsum08TT.html - it tells you all the
equipment you need, such as a darning egg (or mushroom) and tapestry needle.

I don't know how thick the yarn is, but you can probably use sock yarn if
you go to a yarn shop. They're wool reinforced with a bit of nylon so they
can stand up to wear and tear. You probably can weave in yarn as many times
as you want. Avoid short-lived fibers such as merino or angora or cashmere-
they'll just result in more holes.

The other option is to get thin (but flexible) felt squares and to sew it
to the heel. The felt will mold to the heel and might last longer than the
sock yarn, though it may also stretch the existing area it is connected to.

Mostly, though, I just stuff the sock with batting and knot it and give it
to my dog.

-E.

On Tue, Oct 13, 2015 at 6:47 PM, Aaron Young <1ce...@gmail.com> wrote:

> The heels of my wool socks I bought from Riv are getting pretty thin. I
> thought I would try to reinforce them by darning.  Has anyone tried that?
> Success or failure?  Which type of wool did you use?
>
> Please, help me get out of this heel hole. :)
>
> Thanks,
>
> Aaron
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Re: [RBW] Re: My recent Coffee Outside Escapades.

[Eunice Chang]

That looks like a great ride though it seems like a completely different
world from mine (no mountains here). Really lovely landscapes.

Mine was coffee without walls (thanks to a fellow coffeeneur!). Beautiful
weather for riding, too.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/ejchang/albums/72157659460783992 (most recent
coffeeneuring photos on top)

-E.



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> Hi Jon,
>
> Thanks for the kind words. It was a hellacious climb with loaded bikes &
> heat. At this point I'm accustomed to the high temps. Had it been 20
> degrees cooler probably would have made our goal.
>
> The Selle Anatomica X saddle is on my 1984 Trek 660 race bike. Though I've
> only ridden on it for a total of 70-80 miles it seems comfortable. I will
> say the nose is a bit wider than my B-17 special and a bit abrupt in it's
> finish. Because of this I get some chafing or rub. Yet on my last ride it
> seemed to disappear? More miles I think are required. My Atlantis equipped
> with said B-17 is all day comfort. Maybe those English lads know what their
> doing or it was a relaxed bovine?
>
> Tail Winds,
>
> ~Hugh
> On Oct 11, 2015 12:56 PM, "Jon Dukeman in the foothills of Colorado" <
> row.n.2nowh...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> Hugh,
>>>
>> Great ride report and pics. Really enjoyed it! That was a hell-of- a
>> climb in that heat! So cool when you meet nice people along the way!
>> How did the new saddle work??
>> Jon
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Re: [RBW] Re: Autumn Aspen Ride

[Eunice Chang]

Thank you for the photos and videos! It's not quite fall yet here (though
the temps suggest otherwise) so it's nice to have some immediate
gratification :)

-E.

On Tue, Oct 6, 2015 at 11:36 AM, Montclair BobbyB  wrote:

> Beautiful... I have friends riding the Monarch Crest Trail this week... so
> jealous. Ah, to ride among the aspens when they're golden is a religious
> experience.  Thanks for sharing that, Patrick.
>
>
> On Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at 6:01:13 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>>
>> I find it illustrative in that video to see how smooth the line of my
>> head is vs. the bouncing like of the Hunqapillar. Here's to knees and
>> elbows as 18" of shock absorption! Grin.
>>
>> With abandon,
>> Patrick
>>
>> On Monday, September 28, 2015 at 7:55:11 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>>>
>>> The aspen are still spectacular AND my brain was doing well enough to
>>> head out with the whole family. My wife hiked in with the two littles to
>>> play in a creek and the two older lassies rode with me over hill and
>>> through dale and creeks and aspen.
>>>
>>> Wow, is it fantastic being out with family, the breeze sending cascading
>>> gold all round with the dusty autumn loam scents filling the air. Sun
>>> played hide and seek and as my eldest pointed out it just had to come out
>>> when we were in LCG up the steep! Grin.
>>>
>>> Not much direct Rivendell content, but I rode my Hunqapillar and it
>>> makes this possible. Photos show thar’s gold in them thar hills!
>>>
>>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/albums/72157656909930253
>>>
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>>> Patrick
>>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Compass Knickers

[Eunice Chang]

I thought the whole purpose of knickers is so that you can show off your
shapely calves ^H^H^H^H^H^H^H awesome sock collection.

-E. (whose favorite is discontinued ibex wool knickers + stripey socks)

On Sun, Oct 4, 2015 at 8:02 PM, Patrick Moore  wrote:

> I've done almost that with Goodwill woolen dress pants, except that I had
> a pro sew them up for me. Cut some 8" below knee (I like plenty of space
> when I cinch them just under the knee; don't like them hanging loose); hem;
> attach velcro straps; and use excess to line front for additional wind
> protection. Velcro is very easy and secure and adjustable, and holds your
> socks up better.
>
> They are quite elegant, though since I've lost weight they are a wee bit
> loose in the waist. But one advantage of hi rize pants is that you can
> cinch them tight (sometimes a wide web belt with cam buckle works better
> than narrower and standard buckle) without great discomfort.
>
> For even greater elegance you can taper the bottom, or put in a gusset
> that folds inward nicely, a la the Bicycle Fixation knickers. But mine work
> just fine.
>
> I have to restrain myself from wearing argyle golf socks and a yellow
> sweater vest, but that would be simply too twee.
>
> On Sun, Oct 4, 2015 at 2:10 PM, Lungimsam  wrote:
>
>> I like roominess and sizing up, too.
>>
>> Couldn't one buy some wool suit pants at Goodwill, cut them short and sew
>> elastic in the hemline?
>>
>> Get whatever size you need for roominess.
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Re: [RBW] Coffee outside.

[Eunice Chang]

https://www.flickr.com/photos/ejchang/albums/72157659460783992

Made it! Thank goodness for fenders. And sorry all the panicking on east
coast made Joaquin go further east. I'm sure he would have liked to visit
California. (Maybe someone needs to sing California Dreamin' with
rainsticks?)

-E.

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> I'll do an anti-rain dance for you tonight...and hopefully the rain will
> fall on poor old parched Southern California. Hope you get it in tomorrow.
>
> Tail Winds,
>
> ~Hugh
> On Oct 3, 2015 8:49 PM, "Eunice Chang" <sleepyn...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I see you already did one! Yay! I'm seriously challenged as I'm dealing
>> with water torture, I mean rain, I mean Hurricane Joaquin (it's actually
>> been raining nonstop for two straight weeks. Everybody, including the
>> bikes, have cabin (shed? stable?) fever.
>>
>> Hopefully tomorrow is more promising...
>>
>> -E.
>>
>> On Sat, Oct 3, 2015 at 3:16 PM, Hugh Smitham <hughsmit...@gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Well then I guess it's official! Better get my coffee making game on.
>>>
>>> ~Hugh
>>>
>>> “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep
>>> moving.” ― Albert Einstein
>>>
>>> http://velocipeedemusings.com/
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sat, Oct 3, 2015 at 9:12 AM, Shawn Granton <
>>> urbanadventurelea...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> On Friday, October 2, 2015 at 7:46:22 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Do I have to commit to it now?
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I already signed you up! ;-)
>>>>
>>>> -Shawn
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Re: [RBW] Coffee outside.

[Eunice Chang]

I see you already did one! Yay! I'm seriously challenged as I'm dealing
with water torture, I mean rain, I mean Hurricane Joaquin (it's actually
been raining nonstop for two straight weeks. Everybody, including the
bikes, have cabin (shed? stable?) fever.

Hopefully tomorrow is more promising...

-E.

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> Well then I guess it's official! Better get my coffee making game on.
>
> ~Hugh
>
> “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep
> moving.” ― Albert Einstein
>
> http://velocipeedemusings.com/
>
>
>
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>
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>>>
>>> Do I have to commit to it now?
>>>
>>
>> I already signed you up! ;-)
>>
>> -Shawn
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Re: [RBW] Coffee outside.

[Eunice Chang]

Never boring!

So you're in for the coffeeneuring challenge, huh?

-E.

On Fri, Oct 2, 2015 at 10:36 PM, hsmitham  wrote:

> Just a boring blog post about coffee. What ever!
>
> http://velocipeedemusings.com/
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Re: [RBW] Re: Show me your Garage/Workshop/Cave/Storage Spaces

[Eunice Chang]

You might want to take a look at my late SO's bike shed/stable in this set
here:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/skvidal/albums/72157629538063710


-E.

On Fri, Sep 25, 2015 at 3:13 PM, Deacon Patrick  wrote:

> It's snug and it breaks down for multi use (it's my sanctuary away from
> the world, insulated against sound as much as possible, like the ground
> would be, hence I call it my Hobbit Hole).
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/17347200216/in/photolist-sqUWfU
> I couldn't find a photo with it in full bike mechanic stand mode, but the
> stand fits in nicely with enough room to work.
>
> No! Wait! I just found this one with the Piccolo in the stand:
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/16780805146/in/photolist-sqUWfU-ryS1JE
>
> Here are a few more shots of it not in bike mode:
> http://www.mindyourheadcoop.org/blog/?p=1890
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
>
> On Friday, September 25, 2015 at 11:11:49 AM UTC-6, drew wrote:
>>
>>
>> for the first time in my life, i am moving to a place with a garage.
>> 1.5ish car size, stand alone, all wood. i have been gifted the use of it by
>> my spouse, who just asks that we keep camping stuff and luggage up in the
>> rafters.  im very excited, but also in need of some ideas and inspiration
>> for how to make the space great. I figured that there must be some
>> crossover of people who appreciate rivendells and people who appreciate a
>> nicely designed and set up workshop.
>>
>> it'll house 4-5 bikes and i want to set up part of the space for working
>> on them. but also have an area for sitting with music, maybe a mini fridge,
>> and a general making/tinkering area minus any large power tools.
>>
>> i'd like to see pictures of your space first and foremost, but im also
>> interested in...
>>
>> -small space problem solving storage things
>> -bike storage techniques and specific brand recommendations
>> -general style points or clever add ons
>> -workbenches
>> -links to sites highlighting this sort of thing
>> -other stuff im forgetting.
>>
>> in the past, all of the things that would fall into this category have
>> been housed in bedrooms, closets, porches and cardboard boxes, so im flying
>> blind.
>>
>>
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Re: [RBW] This should be On Topic

[Eunice Chang]

I'd probably pay more for these boots than I would for artisan firewood.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBb9O-aW4zI

-E.

On Fri, Sep 18, 2015 at 12:54 PM, Patrick Moore  wrote:

> Hand made boots and shoes using traditional materials and techniques.
>
> http://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-34274471
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Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Riding Charactertics

[Eunice Chang]

in Durham. I got my QB from a seller on this list who's in Minneapolis,
too, so it wouldn't be the first time a QB has made that trip. :)

-E.

On Wed, Sep 16, 2015 at 7:00 PM, Comotion001 <wam-mur...@carolina.rr.com>
wrote:

> Thanks Eunice for the QB info link.  I'm in the Charlotte area, where are
> you in NC?
>
> On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 12:26:44 PM UTC-4, Eunice Chang wrote:
>>
>> If you're curious can find history of QB here:
>>
>> http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/quickbeam/index.html
>>
>> -E. (fellow QB owner in NC)
>>
>> On Wed, Sep 16, 2015 at 12:11 PM, Kieran J <kjo...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> From the listing pictures, that QB appears to be in really nice shape. I
>>> don't see anything obviously weird or concerning about it.
>>> Go for it!
>>>
>>> KJ
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 10:02:28 AM UTC-4, Comotion001 wrote:
>>>
>>>> WOW, thanks for all the great feedback. It definitely sounds like a
>>>> must have bike. The bike is on Minneapolis Craigslist. The owner says he
>>>> purchased it from a collector in Colorado but doesn't know what year it is.
>>>> I live in NC so I'm not able to see the bike other than the pics. He is
>>>> asking $1200. Is there a way to determine year based on a serial number?
>>>> Also, does $1200 sound like a fair price? I don't know what QBs typically
>>>> bring. Based on the feedback I would love to purchase it but want to
>>>> proceed with caution. Anybody on list live in Minneapolis or recommend a
>>>> good LBS I can have the owner take it to for inspection and packaging /
>>>> shipping ?  Thanks again for all the great feedback.  I hope it works out.
>>>> Bill
>>>>
>>>> On Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 2:32:34 PM UTC-4, Comotion001 wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> I'm considering purchasing a used Quickbeam and found one my size.  I
>>>>> like the fact that I can put wider tires on it than what I'm currently
>>>>> riding.  I'm curious about the riding characteristics and would like to
>>>>> hear feedback from other QB owners. Thanks Bill
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Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Riding Charactertics

[Eunice Chang]

If you're curious can find history of QB here:

http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/quickbeam/index.html

-E. (fellow QB owner in NC)

On Wed, Sep 16, 2015 at 12:11 PM, Kieran J  wrote:

> From the listing pictures, that QB appears to be in really nice shape. I
> don't see anything obviously weird or concerning about it.
> Go for it!
>
> KJ
>
>
> On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 10:02:28 AM UTC-4, Comotion001 wrote:
>
>> WOW, thanks for all the great feedback. It definitely sounds like a must
>> have bike. The bike is on Minneapolis Craigslist. The owner says he
>> purchased it from a collector in Colorado but doesn't know what year it is.
>> I live in NC so I'm not able to see the bike other than the pics. He is
>> asking $1200. Is there a way to determine year based on a serial number?
>> Also, does $1200 sound like a fair price? I don't know what QBs typically
>> bring. Based on the feedback I would love to purchase it but want to
>> proceed with caution. Anybody on list live in Minneapolis or recommend a
>> good LBS I can have the owner take it to for inspection and packaging /
>> shipping ?  Thanks again for all the great feedback.  I hope it works out.
>> Bill
>>
>> On Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 2:32:34 PM UTC-4, Comotion001 wrote:
>>>
>>> I'm considering purchasing a used Quickbeam and found one my size.  I
>>> like the fact that I can put wider tires on it than what I'm currently
>>> riding.  I'm curious about the riding characteristics and would like to
>>> hear feedback from other QB owners. Thanks Bill
>>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Riding Charactertics

[Eunice Chang]

I have 2 riv's- AHH and QB. I love them both, but I purposefully built QB
to be a bit different from AHH (less racks, thinner tires, lighter). QB is
my bike of choice for longer commutes/rides that don't require me to carry
anything. What everyone says is true- there's something about QB that is
pure magic. I don't know how to describe it - it's more of a feeling and a
state of being. it might just have been the right time, but QB was the bike
that really, really helped me be more confident about biking, especially in
traffic. It's incredibly stable, handles well, and manages to distinguish
itself from other bikes, while at the same time seamlessly becoming an
indispensable part of you.

I think the only time I'll ever sell a QB is if I really can't ride it
anymore. That will be a very sad day.

-E.


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> I'm at a keyboard and can respond more fully now. Mine is my country bike,
> with my Hunqapillar as my trail and bikepacking bike. There is a
> contemplative flow to the single speed, and I suspect more specifically to
> the Quickbeam due to Grant's gifts of design, that makes every ride on it a
> dream of soaring delight. I live in the Colorado mountains and would never
> have considered a single speed for this area, but with the gearing I have,
> I happy take on any road ride and many trails too. Naturally, I ride trails
> differently with the QB than the Hunqapillar and both are a blast, but the
> QB is underbiking at it's glorious best on trails. If something is too
> steep for my to ride up, I always have LCG (lowest common gear) with me and
> hoof it to the top. Grin.
>
> I will voice my minority opinion that my QB is not the last bike I would
> sell. That would be my Hunqapillar as I bikepack too much. There are,
> however, many other things I would sell before letting go my beloved QB.
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
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Re: [RBW] Homer goes to France to ride Paris Brest Paris - a ride report

[Eunice Chang]

He's right. The art of photography is more all about what to look for than
it is about equipment.

All the more kudos, though, for being able to take such lovely photos  (and
remember the stories!) on such a long and grueling ride.

-E.

On Tue, Sep 1, 2015 at 5:37 PM, Iron Rider <1000...@gmail.com> wrote:

> I take pictures with a Panasonic lumix point and shoot camera while
> riding. After 5 years of practice I kind know where and how to point the
> camera to get a shot. The rest is figuring out which shots to share. Take
> lots of pictures but only share the good ones.
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Re: [RBW] Re: Wool blanket recommendations?

[Eunice Chang]

MacAusland's lap blankets are a fave of mine. I have two, one from the mill
itself, another from a sheep farm near Charlottesville, VA (Juniper Moon
farm). I even use them in the hot humid summers here.

Juniper Moon farm blankets are in limited supply, but MacAusland has a
direct site (http://www.macauslandswoollenmills.com/products.html).

If you aren't worried about money and want a MUSA option, you could get a
Swan's Island blanket. Not cheap, but their blankets are woven by local
weavers and the wool is all from sheep on Swan's Island off Maine.

https://swansislandcompany.com/product-category/blankets-throws/

-E. (whose knitterly side is showing up)

On Fri, Aug 7, 2015 at 8:47 AM, Matthew J matthewj...@gmail.com wrote:

 Goat Mohair http://www.thermohair.com/Queen-Size-Blanket_p_15.html from
 Canada.  Very plush and warm. Somewhat more dear than Pendleton which is
 also a good choice.


 On Friday, August 7, 2015 at 12:26:26 AM UTC-5, mike gasparino wrote:

 Hey guys,
 Been looking a buy a new wool blanket and been doing a little research
 but I figured I would see if yall had any opinions in the matter. So far
 I'm leaning towards the more popular Pendleton and woolrich options. Any
 other brands out there I should check out?
 Thanks!
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Re: [RBW] Re: tandem captain advice?

[Eunice Chang]

I get to practice my powers of extrasensory perception, though. Humans are
fairly predictable beings. :)

-E.

On Tue, Jul 21, 2015 at 5:40 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com
wrote:

 Yeah, verbal commands, maybe not so helpful...

 On Tue, Jul 21, 2015 at 12:13 PM, Eunice Chang sleepyn...@gmail.com
 wrote:
  Thank you all for your advice. It was really helpful, especially the bit
  about how the captain can hold the bike during mount/dismount.
 
  The ride is only 11 miles and with like 100 other folks so it's not
  particularly fast. You could say I would be there just to enjoy the
  ride...but it does give me a good incentive to seek other tandem
 captains in
  the future.
 
  Interesting fact: I'm deaf, so I don't rely on voice commands or hand
  signals when on a tandem - mostly I focus on the rhythm and on the
 streets
  when it comes to stops, bumps, and turns. Most of the time I actually do
 all
  the talking (maps, etc) especially if the captain is talking to someone
 else
  in the group and not paying attention to the road. :)
 
  -E.
 
 
 
  On Tue, Jul 21, 2015 at 1:44 PM, Lynne Fitz fitzb...@comcast.net
 wrote:
 
  Also, the stoker's job on starts is to get the bicycle moving while the
  captain is clipping in.
 
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Re: [RBW] Re: tandem captain advice?

[Eunice Chang]

Thank you all for your advice. It was really helpful, especially the bit
about how the captain can hold the bike during mount/dismount.

The ride is only 11 miles and with like 100 other folks so it's not
particularly fast. You could say I would be there just to enjoy the
ride...but it does give me a good incentive to seek other tandem captains
in the future.

Interesting fact: I'm deaf, so I don't rely on voice commands or hand
signals when on a tandem - mostly I focus on the rhythm and on the streets
when it comes to stops, bumps, and turns. Most of the time I actually do
all the talking (maps, etc) especially if the captain is talking to someone
else in the group and not paying attention to the road. :)

-E.



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 Also, the stoker's job on starts is to get the bicycle moving while the
 captain is clipping in.

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[RBW] tandem captain advice?

[Eunice Chang]

This might be somewhat OT, but I thought I would ask the few of you who are
tandem captains what advice you would give to a new captain. It has been a
while...

A charity ride is coming up this Saturday, and it's at night, and since I'm
night-blind, a friend of mine has offered to captain the tandem. I fixed
one up, and we rode around a few times.
Here's what I know:

On starting:
-captain gets on first, feet on ground
-stoker gets on, puts feet on pedal
-captain starts

On stopping:
-captain puts feet down first?
-stoker puts feet down, and gets off
-captain gets off

On turning:
both lean, right?

Part of the problem is that my friend is shorter than I am by 2-4 inches,
which may influence her handling. We have no problem riding around, just
not so great on starting and stopping.

Thanks in advance for any advice!
-E.

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Re: [RBW] Re: ride of remembrance

[Eunice Chang]

Erl,

He'd be secretly thrilled that his world domination plan seems to be
working. :) Good luck with your Romulus.

Amit, Chris,

Thanks!
Thumper does like to shine. He's also been very gallant about having
another Riv in the bike stable.

Manny,

They already say I'm crazy. I just don't have an appropriately-named
mountain to justify my insanity. ;-) I suppose this means I have to go on
one of your rides if I'm ever in your neck of woods.

-E.

On Tue, Jul 14, 2015 at 10:04 AM, Manuel Acosta 
manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote:

 Thats how those rumors start and reputations are made.

 Soon folks will start calling them Eunice Rides where they will say you
 don't just get dropped you get abandoned. Saying you'll break cameras on
 rides all the time. Saying that the lady Eunce is crazy!

 These rides actually sound like a lot of fun!

 Keep the ride reports coming. Truly inspiring!

 On Friday, July 10, 2015 at 7:15:20 PM UTC-7, Eunice Chang wrote:

 I've been meaning to write this since last year.

 Most of you know Seth Vidal, who frequented RBW list and who was killed
 in a hit and run two years ago. One of the things he liked was the ride
 reports. He'd share them with me and we'd plan rides.

 I joined the list a few months after he died, mostly just to update the
 group, but I've also read some of your ride reports, and they were very,
 very helpful on getting me back on the bike and rediscovering a new, but
 different, kind of joy that only bicycles can provide. I thought I'd
 contribute as well. It's also my small way of saying thanks for your
 support, intentional or not.

 I've organized rides of remembrance on the day he died, and I rode his
 Hilsen in both cases. This year, a friend of mine borrowed my QB for the
 memorial ride so two Rivs were well represented. :)

 The ride was roughly 2 miles- it was just a slow roll through the
 neighborhood to the area where Seth was killed, to where the ghost bike
 was,  have a moment of silence, and then through a very short trail along
 Ellerbee Creek and back to the starting point. We went to a pub later. The
 most amazing thing was that when we all lined up in front of the ghost
 bike, traffic actually slowed down (it almost never does- it's a 35 mph but
 since it leads to highways on both ends, most folks go 45-50).

 I led the ride, but I am a terrible ride leader. Last year, I rode really
 fast ahead of the pack and it became a joke (after years of riding the
 tandem and having Seth tell me to pedal harder, it's kind of hard to break
 the habit). This year a friend took me for an impromptu 14 mile ride the
 day before and another friend made sure I had a few beers in before the
 ride. I apparently still went too fast, and someone kind of had to chase me
 down to make sure I waited for the group. And honestly, I tried to slow
 down. It's not my fault Rivs are extremely efficient machines.

 And I would have taken photos, except I managed to destroy my camera with
 the water from the bouquet of sunflowers (Seth's favorite) that I left at
 the ghost bike. So I've collected others' into this album:

 https://www.flickr.com/photos/ejchang/sets/72157655728650855

 Keep riding and writing. You never know who you might reach.

 -Eunice still enjoying the ride Chang






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Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 5 (FIVE!) bikes or framesets available

[Eunice Chang]

Bill,

You had to post these a few days before my birthday? And in my size too?

Argghhh.

-E.

On Sat, Jul 11, 2015 at 1:31 AM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:

 I'm roughly 5'11.  My saddle height is 75.5cm.  PBH something like 86.5 -
 87cm.


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 Hey Bill, If you don't mind my asking, what's your height and PBH?

 Thanks,
 D.

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Re: [RBW] Re: ride of remembrance

[Eunice Chang]

David,

Ah, but you did. He was pretty real online, wasn't he? :)

-E.

On Sat, Jul 11, 2015 at 12:11 AM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com
wrote:

 Thank you Eunice. I'm glad to read about and see the good people you have
 there.

 I have amazed by the random people that I've met online that knew
 Seth. Simple things like selling something on Craigslist, or posting
 on a mountain bike forum. A person will ask me Did you know Seth?
 I'll sheepishly reply that I only knew him online and not in real
 life.

 On Fri, Jul 10, 2015 at 7:26 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote:
  Eunice:
 
  Thanks for taking the time to assembly those photos  post.  It's
 wonderful
  that a ride of remembrance continues.  It's said that so long as a
 person is
  remembered, that person is still with us.
 
  dougP
 
 
  On Friday, July 10, 2015 at 7:15:20 PM UTC-7, Eunice Chang wrote:
 
  I've been meaning to write this since last year.
 
  Most of you know Seth Vidal, who frequented RBW list and who was killed
 in
  a hit and run two years ago. One of the things he liked was the ride
  reports. He'd share them with me and we'd plan rides.
 
  I joined the list a few months after he died, mostly just to update the
  group, but I've also read some of your ride reports, and they were very,
  very helpful on getting me back on the bike and rediscovering a new, but
  different, kind of joy that only bicycles can provide. I thought I'd
  contribute as well. It's also my small way of saying thanks for your
  support, intentional or not.
 
  I've organized rides of remembrance on the day he died, and I rode his
  Hilsen in both cases. This year, a friend of mine borrowed my QB for the
  memorial ride so two Rivs were well represented. :)
 
  The ride was roughly 2 miles- it was just a slow roll through the
  neighborhood to the area where Seth was killed, to where the ghost bike
 was,
  have a moment of silence, and then through a very short trail along
 Ellerbee
  Creek and back to the starting point. We went to a pub later. The most
  amazing thing was that when we all lined up in front of the ghost bike,
  traffic actually slowed down (it almost never does- it's a 35 mph but
 since
  it leads to highways on both ends, most folks go 45-50).
 
  I led the ride, but I am a terrible ride leader. Last year, I rode
 really
  fast ahead of the pack and it became a joke (after years of riding the
  tandem and having Seth tell me to pedal harder, it's kind of hard to
 break
  the habit). This year a friend took me for an impromptu 14 mile ride
 the day
  before and another friend made sure I had a few beers in before the
 ride. I
  apparently still went too fast, and someone kind of had to chase me
 down to
  make sure I waited for the group. And honestly, I tried to slow down.
 It's
  not my fault Rivs are extremely efficient machines.
 
  And I would have taken photos, except I managed to destroy my camera
 with
  the water from the bouquet of sunflowers (Seth's favorite) that I left
 at
  the ghost bike. So I've collected others' into this album:
 
  https://www.flickr.com/photos/ejchang/sets/72157655728650855
 
  Keep riding and writing. You never know who you might reach.
 
  -Eunice still enjoying the ride Chang
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Re: [RBW] Re: ride of remembrance

[Eunice Chang]

Patrick,

You may have a point - here's a Yehuda Moon comic illustrating that.

http://yehudamoon.com/comics/2010-05-19.gif

-E.

On Sat, Jul 11, 2015 at 10:14 AM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:

 Perhaps you have to ride ahead to ride with Seth. Grin.

 With abandon,
 Patrick

 On Friday, July 10, 2015 at 8:15:20 PM UTC-6, Eunice Chang wrote:

 And honestly, I tried to slow down. It's not my fault Rivs are extremely
 efficient machines.

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Re: [RBW] ride of remembrance

[Eunice Chang]

Steve,

Durham, NC.

-E.

On Sat, Jul 11, 2015 at 11:53 AM, Steven Sweedler sweed...@gmail.com
wrote:

 Eunice, thanks for sharing, also knew Seth from  the Bob list, what city
 did this happen in. Steve
 Plymouth, New Hampshire


 On Friday, July 10, 2015, Eunice Chang sleepyn...@gmail.com wrote:

 I've been meaning to write this since last year.

 Most of you know Seth Vidal, who frequented RBW list and who was killed
 in a hit and run two years ago. One of the things he liked was the ride
 reports. He'd share them with me and we'd plan rides.

 I joined the list a few months after he died, mostly just to update the
 group, but I've also read some of your ride reports, and they were very,
 very helpful on getting me back on the bike and rediscovering a new, but
 different, kind of joy that only bicycles can provide. I thought I'd
 contribute as well. It's also my small way of saying thanks for your
 support, intentional or not.

 I've organized rides of remembrance on the day he died, and I rode his
 Hilsen in both cases. This year, a friend of mine borrowed my QB for the
 memorial ride so two Rivs were well represented. :)

 The ride was roughly 2 miles- it was just a slow roll through the
 neighborhood to the area where Seth was killed, to where the ghost bike
 was,  have a moment of silence, and then through a very short trail along
 Ellerbee Creek and back to the starting point. We went to a pub later. The
 most amazing thing was that when we all lined up in front of the ghost
 bike, traffic actually slowed down (it almost never does- it's a 35 mph but
 since it leads to highways on both ends, most folks go 45-50).

 I led the ride, but I am a terrible ride leader. Last year, I rode really
 fast ahead of the pack and it became a joke (after years of riding the
 tandem and having Seth tell me to pedal harder, it's kind of hard to break
 the habit). This year a friend took me for an impromptu 14 mile ride the
 day before and another friend made sure I had a few beers in before the
 ride. I apparently still went too fast, and someone kind of had to chase me
 down to make sure I waited for the group. And honestly, I tried to slow
 down. It's not my fault Rivs are extremely efficient machines.

 And I would have taken photos, except I managed to destroy my camera with
 the water from the bouquet of sunflowers (Seth's favorite) that I left at
 the ghost bike. So I've collected others' into this album:

 https://www.flickr.com/photos/ejchang/sets/72157655728650855

 Keep riding and writing. You never know who you might reach.

 -Eunice still enjoying the ride Chang






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Re: [RBW] Re: ride of remembrance

[Eunice Chang]

Patrick,

Yes, that's it!

-E.

On Sat, Jul 11, 2015 at 3:22 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:

 I think this is the comic you mean, Eunice? The link didn't work for me:


 https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-K2imiXsz7Vw/VaFs20ZEMCI/Ai0/iMsylkeIa4E/s1600/Screen%2BShot%2B2015-07-11%2Bat%2B1.20.49%2BPM.png


 On Saturday, July 11, 2015 at 10:31:23 AM UTC-6, Eunice Chang wrote:

 Patrick,

 You may have a point - here's a Yehuda Moon comic illustrating that.

 http://yehudamoon.com/comics/2010-05-19.gif

 -E.

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Re: [RBW] Re: ride of remembrance

[Eunice Chang]

Leslie,

I'm glad I'm here too. Thanks.

-E.

On Sat, Jul 11, 2015 at 2:04 PM, Leslie leslie.bri...@gmail.com wrote:

 On Saturday, July 11, 2015 at 9:02:45 AM UTC-4, Eunice Chang wrote:

 David,

 Ah, but you did. He was pretty real online, wasn't he? :)



 Yes, yes he was.   He and I had many common points of reference (EH,
 MSL), so we had struck up a friendship;   I'd hoped he'd have been able to
 make it to MSL when Grant's book tour swung through Bristol, so we could
 have met IRL, but, yes, he was just as real having even not having been at
 the same physical location at the same time.

 I still miss him on here.

 I'm glad you're on here now.


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[RBW] ride of remembrance

[Eunice Chang]

I've been meaning to write this since last year.

Most of you know Seth Vidal, who frequented RBW list and who was killed in
a hit and run two years ago. One of the things he liked was the ride
reports. He'd share them with me and we'd plan rides.

I joined the list a few months after he died, mostly just to update the
group, but I've also read some of your ride reports, and they were very,
very helpful on getting me back on the bike and rediscovering a new, but
different, kind of joy that only bicycles can provide. I thought I'd
contribute as well. It's also my small way of saying thanks for your
support, intentional or not.

I've organized rides of remembrance on the day he died, and I rode his
Hilsen in both cases. This year, a friend of mine borrowed my QB for the
memorial ride so two Rivs were well represented. :)

The ride was roughly 2 miles- it was just a slow roll through the
neighborhood to the area where Seth was killed, to where the ghost bike
was,  have a moment of silence, and then through a very short trail along
Ellerbee Creek and back to the starting point. We went to a pub later. The
most amazing thing was that when we all lined up in front of the ghost
bike, traffic actually slowed down (it almost never does- it's a 35 mph but
since it leads to highways on both ends, most folks go 45-50).

I led the ride, but I am a terrible ride leader. Last year, I rode really
fast ahead of the pack and it became a joke (after years of riding the
tandem and having Seth tell me to pedal harder, it's kind of hard to break
the habit). This year a friend took me for an impromptu 14 mile ride the
day before and another friend made sure I had a few beers in before the
ride. I apparently still went too fast, and someone kind of had to chase me
down to make sure I waited for the group. And honestly, I tried to slow
down. It's not my fault Rivs are extremely efficient machines.

And I would have taken photos, except I managed to destroy my camera with
the water from the bouquet of sunflowers (Seth's favorite) that I left at
the ghost bike. So I've collected others' into this album:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/ejchang/sets/72157655728650855

Keep riding and writing. You never know who you might reach.

-Eunice still enjoying the ride Chang

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[RBW] on spreading the joy of Rivs...

[Eunice Chang]

I seem to recall a post on this list that said the best way to sell (or
advertise) Riv was to let someone ride your Riv.

Well, I was riding with a friend who hadn't biked in a year, and she was
getting faint on her Jamis commuter so we stopped and then got some coffee.
On the way back, she comments about how pretty my QB is, and since she's
slightly taller than me, I figure she can ride my bike without having me
readjust the saddle size.

I nearly didn't get my QB back. :) She was surprised by how stable the QB
was (it was a bit lighter and had skinnier tires than hers) and rode it
again and again and just one more time around the parking lot? please?

Seriously, though, it was fun watching someone discover the joys of a Riv
bike for the first time. It's like a lightbulbs/fireworks/amazeballs
moment.

So would it be risky if I told her she could ride the QB while I rode AHH
next time we go biking? (I would point her to the Riv site first,
naturally...)

-E.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Saluki - Dog Trailers?

[Eunice Chang]

This thread reminded me of this ride Maggie is doing with her dog Oscar:

http://totalwomenscycling.com/lifestyle/gallery-65-year-old-maggies-5000-mile-challenge-dog-oscar-underway-46838/1

I'm not sure, but I *think* the dog gets to run/walk on some of the
uphills. :)

-E.



On Thu, Jun 4, 2015 at 5:21 PM, KenP krpeyto...@gmail.com wrote:

 Um, does anyone carry a saluki with a Saluki?  :)

 On Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 10:12:43 AM UTC-4, rasterdogs wrote:

 I'm exploring the use of a dog trailer so I can take our new pup to work
 with me.

 I'll use my Saluki if I do this.

 I'm interested of others have experience towing trailers with their
 Riv's. I'm thinking a Doggyride trailer looks like a good choice.

 Thanks,
 JimD

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Re: [RBW] 160 pound bike lock for A. Homer Hilsen

[Eunice Chang]

What about prey instinct? What would happen if I unleashed squirrels and
bunnies?

-E. (who does not need a Homer, having one of her own, but is curious about
Tibetan mastiffs and if they also come with their own vacuum cleaner)

On Thu, May 21, 2015 at 9:35 PM, David Hallerman sunwarr...@verizon.net
wrote:

  Beautiful dog.

 Two of my lifetime three favorite things -- dogs and bicycles.


 On 5/21/15 8:04 PM, 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] Re: Quality budget steel bike offereings?

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Before I drank the Riv kool aid, I used to ride a Breezer Uptown 8. The
only thing that made it better was adding an albatross bar. :)

They are really good commuter bikes for the price and come with a lot of
features. And they're a great low maintenance bike. The frames are made out
of aluminum, though.

-E.

On Mon, May 11, 2015 at 8:58 PM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote:

 for my daughter's first bike, bought her the Cafe Express 8 from there.
 The Nexus hub was an introduction to anticipating shifting for her on our
 hills.  It will remain a good utility bike for her - good enough for her to
 take to college and not worry too much over.


 On Monday, May 11, 2015 at 3:55:39 PM UTC-5, Evan Baird wrote:

 Here's some cheapo sacrilege for you.


 http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/cross-bikes/fantom_cxx-100.htm

 http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/fantom_cxx.htm

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Re: [RBW] Re: Mashley Tandem.

[Eunice Chang]

Very sweet tandem. May you have lots of wonderful rides together!

You can send Ashley my email if she's not convinced about the benefits of
being a stoker. :) Namely, stoker-cam is a lot of fun.

-E.

On Mon, May 11, 2015 at 5:21 PM, Michael Hechmer mhech...@gmail.com wrote:

 Congratulations.  Tandems are fabulous fun.  Connect with the list serve.
 tan...@hobbes.usc.edu.

 The only drawback I have found with our tandem is Pat's reluctance to ride
 the single anymore.

 Michael


 On Monday, May 11, 2015 at 2:44:13 PM UTC-4, Manuel Acosta wrote:

 Scored a sweet deal on a Santana Tandem that our size.

 Ended up testing the tandem with Amit. So you know it bomb proof if a 7
 ft monster and I can mash through the streets of Sacramento.

 Some Bosco bars and brooks saddles and the bike positioning and handling
 is perfect.

 The intention was to give the tandem for her birthday...

 When she first saw it she sighed and said (with good fun), We have to
 ride together now? Ah man...

 This is the lady I get to marry.


 Pictures proved that wherever you are going in your relationship, a
 tandem will get you there faster:
 https://flic.kr/s/aHskbaRJqV

 Manny  The Stoker Makes No Mistakes Acosta

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Re: [RBW] I love my Quickbeam.

[Eunice Chang]

I completely agree re: QB. They are magic. And inspire stories, which I
really should write down one day.

-E

On Mon, May 4, 2015 at 6:26 PM, Allingham II, Thomas J 
thomas.alling...@skadden.com wrote:

  I’m not sure – I bought the frame on special from Riv.  They called it
 red, which isn’t really accurate.  Or if it’s accurate, it would have to be
 a VERY deep red.  I’d describe it as maroon.  It’s a good color for a QB –
 very understated, and I like the cream headtube as a contrast.



 Of course I’m not offended – have at it!  I think there’s an old Riv mixte
 in roughly that color somewhere on Flickr, if I remember rightly.



 And thanks for the kind words!



 *From:* rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:
 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Ryan Fleming
 *Sent:* Monday, May 04, 2015 6:23 PM
 *To:* rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
 *Subject:* Re: [RBW] I love my Quickbeam.



 Pudge...I know I've complimented you on that burgundy colour, or maroon ,
 or whatever it is called. What is that colour , exactly? I just love it!



 If you are not offended that is one of the colours I'm contemplating for
 my Rivendell mixte which I'm going to order as soon as I do the requisite
 measurements.



 Thanks...your bikes are gorgeous and your builds are very artful as well.



 Ryan in Winnipeg
 On Monday, May 4, 2015 at 4:54:47 PM UTC-5, Pudge wrote:

 +1 -- first QB commute of the year this morning for me!

 Lurking around my office:
 https://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/17184609138/in/photostream/
 and https://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/17184876150/in/photostream/


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 That is all.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Tough Eggs

[Eunice Chang]

This thread may have gotten me inspired to get eggs and bacon from the
local butchery. I just carried 'em in a plastic bag in a messenger bag.
Despite the bag slipping and hitting my legs and the bumpy, pothole-y path,
they made it all intact.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/ejchang/17360424851/

-E.


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 I bagged three birds! Our store called us and offered these turkeys at a
 price we could not refuse. 60 pounds is at the limit for a comfortable rear
 load on the Hunqaillar. Gets a wee bit awkward treading a line through the
 washboard. Sardonic grin. One bird in each pannier (20libs fits, but
 just!), and the third in the ShopSack on top.

 With abandon,
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Re: [RBW] Re: aghast by Rivendells aeropressing technique.

[Eunice Chang]

Given the enthusiasm about the Aeropress, I thought some of you would like
this amusing essay from Lapham's Quarterly about the excessive use of that
newfangled, abominable, heathenish liquor called coffee.

http://laphamsquarterly.org/intoxication/nauseous-puddle-water

-E.
(happily using her new Aeropress)

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 For something completely different. I haven't tried this yet - just
 released. But for hot days or when you don't happen to have the
 CoffeeOutside kit, this might do.
 It's got Portland including cameo of Mount Tabor and The Hawk,, bikes,
 a hatchet, goats (no goatheads) and coffee.


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Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for head coverings for riding in the sun?

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I agree with the cycling/baseball cap endorsements. Also, wanted to give a
shout out to button down shirts or anything with collars- because if you
raise the collars, they can protect back of your neck. Or you can use a wet
bandanna- it will cool your neck/head.

-E.

On Mon, Mar 23, 2015 at 2:13 PM, John jphillip...@icloud.com wrote:

 Thanks Chris, much appreciated.

 Love your photos. They make me want to take a trip out to see the in-laws,
 though they're a bit south of you, down near Corpus Christi.

 Happy Trails!

 John


 On Sunday, March 22, 2015 at 2:33:44 PM UTC-7, Pondero wrote:

 John,

 My straw hat is made by Resistol.

 Chris Johnson
 Sanger, Texas


 On Sunday, March 22, 2015 at 12:00:15 PM UTC-5, John wrote:

 Chris,

 What make is your Stetson?

 thanks,

 John

 On Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 6:12:44 AM UTC-7, Pondero wrote:

 Bringing my shade with me...

 http://instagram.com/p/sauukJnPxU/

 Chris Johnson
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Re: [RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.

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Like everyone else, I am sorry to hear this, especially since I live in the
same state. *sigh*

Hope your and your bike's recovery is as painless as possible.

-E.

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Re: [RBW] Spousal Conversion stories: they love biking after riding a Riv

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Well. You could always ask her to ride a Riv frame that's just a wee bit
too small for you, Like, say, an Atlantis. Let her enjoy it and discover
that not all bikes ride like that- that it is possible to have a bike with
this much personality, style, and smooth handling.

And then, to her horror, sell it to someone else. Without asking her. (If
you have to have a good reason, say it's to buy another Riv.) That may be a
good time to fan the Riv-lust or start a Riv-wish-list or, gasp, join the
RBW-owners-mailing-list. Assuming she is still speaking to you, of course.

Disclaimer: This may or may not have been inspired by actual personal
events.

-E.


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 650b + Hetres.
 The beauty of a Betty Foy. Nothing beats those heart lugs.

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Re: [RBW] Re: 14 for '14

[Eunice Chang]

Loved looking at everyone's photos. It's always good to see different views.

I only really started riding in March (thank you, 30DaysofBiking) and never
really stopped. I suppose I never really stopped in general.

Here's mine:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ejchang/sets/72157650123347390/

-E.


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 Great photos. I always look for yours……...


 On Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 6:26:23 PM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote:

 Wow. I love doing this. Thank you for reminding me to do this. Not having
 memory, I forget, and photos are my memory. I remembered all kinds of
 wonderful things. Here are fourteen of them:
 https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/sets/72157648184747494/

 With abandon,
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Re: [RBW] Re: A bike for Mom

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Tony,

You are a very good son to your mom! And not just because the bike happens
to be a very similar color to my mixte. :)

-Eunice (also in NC)



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 Thanks Erl!  I'm happy with it, and happy it's out of the garage!! Time to
 get on to some other lingering projects like resuscitating the Saluki.  I
 just spent a couple hours getting my wife's road bike tuned up and ready
 for a warmer day and putting the Saluki's dyno headlight and front wheel on
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Re: [RBW] calendars

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Thanks!

-E.

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 Lovely photos, Eunice.

 Chris Johnson
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[RBW] calendars

[Eunice Chang]

Hi all,

Thought Riv folks might be interested:

I've made a calendar full of my bike photos (including a hilsen) and am
offering it for sale. I don't make a profit - I'm donating the calendar
sales to a local bike advocacy organization, Bike Durham.

If you're interested, take a look here:

https://squareup.com/market/justshiny/bike-calendar

(there are other things for sale too, like prints- but sales of these go to
a local animal shelter).

Thanks,
Eunice

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Re: [RBW] Re: Sacks for Cats?

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Assuming you're serious...

try positive reinforcement (aka sheer, utter, shameless bribery with one
thing your dog loves the most. sometimes it happens to be the stinkiest
tennis balls, hot dogs, or smelliest cat food (uhmm, I'm running on a theme
here)).

It could also be that your dog is just claustrophobic...

-E.



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 Dammit! Why can't I get my Chihuahua Nico, who like all of his breed loves
 to burrow -- wraps himself up in the bedding until he can't be found -- why
 can't I get him to accept a small portable kennel or pet carry bag?

 I tried a small plastic kennel, but gave up. A year before I'd ordered a
 Timbuktu pet carrying backpack with the little nose hole and everything.
 Laid it on his basket, left it for a week for familiarity (and
 inconvenience, hoping he'd sleep in it rather than on the tile floor),
 inserted scrumptious treats; all to no avail. I finally tried brute force
 but damn, it was like trying to stuff an earthworm into a straw -- except
 that the earthworm was spazzing from a high-voltage electrocution.
 Fortunately I was able to brush all the hair off (the pack was black) and
 get a full refund. Silly little shit!

 I'd love to have a way to carry Nico on a bike. A couple of years ago I
 came across a young man on a commodity mtb carrying his little Chihuahua
 (1/2 N's size; N is pure but ~9-10 lb; this one must have been 4-5) in a
 cheap backpack -- nozzle sticking out from under the lid. He said he rode
 all over ABQ with her. Stupid dog!

 Nico is mellow for a C -- which is why I bought him; didn't like the breed
 before, savage little rats. But he has anxiety issues.

 Perhaps I should drug him first  Any suggestions for canine behavioral
 modification?


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 the internet runs out of cat photos...

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Re: [RBW] Re: Sacks for Cats?

[Eunice Chang]

Hmm.

Has Nico tried a thundershirt? They are supposed to help with anxiety.

Have you considered putting into one of those pet carrier backpacks and
riding with that? This might sound kind of silly, but if Nico is strapped
to your back and you start biking and he realizes that this is a One True
Good Thing (tm) he might actually find the basket to be more comfortable :)
It's how I convince shy dogs to get out of their kennels- because being
lifted outside is much more inconvenient for them and they realize that I'm
not ever going to take them elsewhere and that outdoors are indeed most
excellent One True Good Thing (tm).

example here:
http://www.ksat.com/content/pns/ksat/news/2014/07/15/local-brothers-invent-dog-backpack.html

-E.

On Wed, Dec 3, 2014 at 7:40 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote:

 I can't even get Nico into a basket! Or, I can forcibly pick him up and
 shove him into one, but he'll immediately jump out.

 My dream is to construct a nice rigid portable kennel/pannier that fits
 onto the side or even the top of a rear rack. But Nico ain't cooperating.

 I offered my daughter $50 if she could accomplish what I can't, but no
 luck so far.

 On Wed, Dec 3, 2014 at 2:47 PM, tarik saleh tariksa...@gmail.com wrote:

 Two posts from  a number of years ago, most of the health/behavior
 problem solved at least for now, but wink still likes baskets and bags and
 will ride around the block with me. His complete freakouts when dogs are
 near and barking prevents me from taking him further afield.

 http://tsaleh.blogspot.com/2008/08/some-thoughts-on-my-cat.html
 http://tsaleh.blogspot.com/2006/04/wink256-is-my-co-pilot.html

 On Wed, Dec 3, 2014 at 2:09 PM, Eunice Chang sleepyn...@gmail.com
 wrote:

 Assuming you're serious...

 try positive reinforcement (aka sheer, utter, shameless bribery with one
 thing your dog loves the most. sometimes it happens to be the stinkiest
 tennis balls, hot dogs, or smelliest cat food (uhmm, I'm running on a theme
 here)).

 It could also be that your dog is just claustrophobic...

 -E.



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 wrote:

 Dammit! Why can't I get my Chihuahua Nico, who like all of his breed
 loves to burrow -- wraps himself up in the bedding until he can't be found
 -- why can't I get him to accept a small portable kennel or pet carry bag?

 I tried a small plastic kennel, but gave up. A year before I'd ordered
 a Timbuktu pet carrying backpack with the little nose hole and everything.
 Laid it on his basket, left it for a week for familiarity (and
 inconvenience, hoping he'd sleep in it rather than on the tile floor),
 inserted scrumptious treats; all to no avail. I finally tried brute force
 but damn, it was like trying to stuff an earthworm into a straw -- except
 that the earthworm was spazzing from a high-voltage electrocution.
 Fortunately I was able to brush all the hair off (the pack was black) and
 get a full refund. Silly little shit!

 I'd love to have a way to carry Nico on a bike. A couple of years ago I
 came across a young man on a commodity mtb carrying his little Chihuahua
 (1/2 N's size; N is pure but ~9-10 lb; this one must have been 4-5) in a
 cheap backpack -- nozzle sticking out from under the lid. He said he rode
 all over ABQ with her. Stupid dog!

 Nico is mellow for a C -- which is why I bought him; didn't like the
 breed before, savage little rats. But he has anxiety issues.

 Perhaps I should drug him first  Any suggestions for canine
 behavioral modification?


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Re: [RBW] Re: Be thankful for everything.

[Eunice Chang]

Thank you, Manny. Wise words.

-E.



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[RBW] coffeeneuring

[Eunice Chang]

For those of you who like coffee and bikes, here's my write up for this
year's coffeeneuring challenge:

https://sleepyneko.exposure.co/2014-coffeeneuring-challenge

(Related Riv content: It features Thumper the AHH)

Enjoy,
-E.

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Re: [RBW] coffeeneuring

[Eunice Chang]

Glad you all liked the post.

The mixte is a custom made by Ezra Caldwell of Fastboy Cycles, who passed
away earlier this year.

-E.

On Sun, Nov 23, 2014 at 6:31 PM, Joan Oppel oppel...@verizon.net wrote:

 Wonderful write up and terrific pictures! While I don't participate in the
 coffeeneuring challenge, I'm a dedicated Errandonnee participant every year
 (and a dedicated reader of the Chasing Mailboxes blog).  it's so cool that
 you got to meet Mary!

 The death of 3 cyclists is a terrible tragedy, and in such a short time
 frame.  It makes me very very sad to hear it.

 I learned something new - Australian Flat White (I googled it).  Now I
 feel more with it but have never seen it offered in a coffee shop.
 The mixte is a beautiful bike - who is the builder?
 Thank you for the post.
 Joan


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 For those of you who like coffee and bikes, here's my write up for this
 year's coffeeneuring challenge:

 https://sleepyneko.exposure.co/2014-coffeeneuring-challenge

 (Related Riv content: It features Thumper the AHH)

 Enjoy,
 -E.

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Re: [RBW] Re: To the southern folk out there

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Some believe the North/South designations are designated by Mason-Dixon
line. As in there's no good sweet tea or grits above the mason-dixon line.

Maryland is just right below the mason-dixon line, and therefore southern.

In reality, it doesn't matter as all of 50 states (even Hawaii) were below
freezing Monday night!
http://wattsupwiththat.com/2014/11/18/all-50-states-have-below-freezing-temperatures/

-E.

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 Is Maryland a northern or southern state? I think they were with the Union
 during the civil war.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Mini-Grant-Sandwiches

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Have yet to read the book, but am a big sardine fan. Local place near me
has a t shirt that says sardines are not for sisses  (I kid you not) and
serves them on a salad with slices of gruyere and roasted red pepper on top
of bibb lettuce. Me, I will eat them with whatever pickles I have on hand
(last night was fennel. mmm.)

-E.

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rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote:

 I love canned sardines and I love red bell peppers but I don't think I'll
 be mixing the two anytime soon.  :)

 I used to eat the sardines in mustard sauce (delicious!!!) and then I
 discovered some in pure Extra Virgin Olive Oil.  Yummy!!  I also really
 enjoy smoked oysters and kipper snacks.  All good stuff.

 From Grant's blog, he must have a cast iron stomach.  Some of the food
 combinations he eats make me slightly ill just reading about them.  LOL






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 OK, so I read all the food part of Eat Bacon Don't Jog, and one thing
 Grant recommended super highly is canned little fish.  The smaller ones are
 fattier and don't bio-accumulate mercury as much by living a long time or
 by eating other fish.  At some other point he talked about bell peppers
 being on the good list.  So, for lunch today I had Portuguese smoked
 sardines as the inside of the sandwich, sort of wrapped in grilled bell
 peppers.  Half a sardine per bite.  It was really good.  I've never been a
 canned fish guy, so this was a little outside my comfort zone, but I lived.




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Re: [RBW] Re: Wheel Stabilizer or no?

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I have this problem on both of my bikes. I turn the front wheel in the
opposite direction of kickstand (both have single ones) and tell them in my
best dog mom voice: STAY. It sort of works. Mostly because they know that
if they don't, they don't get to go out of the prison ^H^H^H bike shed for
a ride.

Otherwise, if there's a wall or anything to lean on, I'll use it.

-E.

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 Oh, sure! I'll just grab my neighbor's kid and strap her to the front of
 the Betty Foy! :-D



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 Perhaps more elaborate than you were initially thinking, this is an
 inspired solution from Shoji. Just be sure the kid has a wall beside them!
 https://www.flickr.com/photos/stakx/15357513879/in/pool-hunqapillar

 With abandon,
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Re: [RBW] Charlottesville peeps

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I don't know about biking in Charlottesville, but I've been there a few
times, and it's a very nice, picturesque little town. Absolutely beautiful
in the fall. Also highly recommend visiting Monticello and surrounding
areas (though biking up to Montalto might be a challenge...).

-E.

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 Greetings Charlottesville denizens past and present,

 I have a short-term contract job in Charlottesville, VA. At least through
 the end of the year and possibly (hopefully?) into March. Unlikely I'll be
 bringing my Hilsen, but I am wondering what the cycling scene is like. Are
 there many bike commuters? Is it worth bringing a bike for late fall and
 winter? I'm borrowing my brother's truck (from Indiana) while I'm there and
 could likely grab one of his bikes as well. I'll be working at GE, which is
 north of town by about 10 miles.

 On an O/T long-shot: anyone in Charlottesville in need of a house-sitter
 or short-term roommate? Or know someone who does? :)

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Re: [RBW] Re: Well, Damn

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Well, damn indeed. I'm glad you're okay, Chris.

Based on previous experience, definitely take the insurance route. Riv may
be able to give you an estimate for repairs.

Wishing you a speedy recovery,
-E.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Betty Foy models in Title Nine

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Tarik,

I believe the PhD models moved to Betabrand.

That said, I do like Title Nine clothing, and find it comfortable. My only
problem is that they often have a tendency to have the floral curliques or
paisley or other girly designs added on much of their otherwise-sensible
clothing. I know, first world problems.

-E. (who doesn't ride a Betty, either, but a Hilsen)


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 I have been enjoying the bike infusion into Title 9 catalogs for years, I
 did notice that cool mixtie, but did not notice it was a betty. Pretty
 cool. See my  thoughts on the great Title 9-Athlete fat bike battle of
 ought-12:
 http://tsaleh.blogspot.com/2012/10/ubikequitous-10-fat-bike-yoga-pants.html

 Later

 Tarik


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 It makes sense that Title Nine would use Betties in their ads. A Betty
 rider would be a likely Title Nine customer.

 -- Anne, not a Betty rider, but I do wear Title Nine clothing while
 riding my Atlantis.


 On Aug 10, 2014, at 10:21 PM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote:

 That one looks as if they went to RBW, borrowed it and rode it around
 back to take pics. It is a pure 2013 rivbuild...




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 Title Nine, a women's clothing store, features Betty Foy in their
 catalog. A few years back they only had spandex and jerseys as cycling
 clothes. They've come a long way now featuring clothing that looks
 quotidian. In fact their catalog had eight bike models! This is a first. If
 you or your significant is interested in clothing that's stylish,
 comfortable and moves well on a bike--Title Nine is the best. I might have
 to buy those cycling pants, though.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Crane bell metals and quick reviews. Forget frame metals discussion. Lets talk bells!

[Eunice Chang]

First of all, thanks for the bell noise descriptions. That was very
enlightening!

Second- has anyone ever tried these bells? Pricey, but interesting
design/material...

http://sogrenibikes.com/index.php?main_page=product_infocPath=1products_id=2

-E.


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Re: [RBW] Re: Jamboree and Entmoot shirts and patches

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Got mine. They're lovely. That was speedy, thanks!

proof it happened:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/ejchang/14619038475/

-E.


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 Please tell me people are receiving their patches and shirts...
 Should have been yesterday for CA folk. I had a sudden pang of what if no
 one gets their stuff??!

 Philip
 www.biketinker.com

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 All Virtual Attendees' patches and shirts are now sitting in the Post
 Office bin, waiting for 10am Monday to begin winging their ways across the
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 Philip
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[RBW] RBW frame repair?

[Eunice Chang]

So...a question I've been meaning to ask for a while...

Who do I contact at RBW to inquire about possibly
fixing/rewelding/recycling a very bent frame? Email only as I don't really
do phone calls.

Thanks,
Eunice

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Re: [RBW] RBW frame repair?

[Eunice Chang]

Bruce, Bo, Jim,
Thanks! Will contact Keven.

Philip,

That's a thought. Perhaps something like this?
http://primalfixed.cc/post/87576922344/the-randonneur-chair

-E.




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 Oohhh... Whuff. All the best with that project. Maybe take it apart and
 build a bench?

 Philip
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Re: [RBW] Re: Pics of your Riv with a wild animal...

[Eunice Chang]

Does this count? He can be wild, especially when there are other dogs
involved...

https://www.flickr.com/photos/ejchang/14459869784/

A few days ago, Thumper (AHH) met a rabbit in my driveway. They engaged in
some sort of intra? inter? species standoff. The Riv won, of course. No
photos, alas...

-E.

On Tuesday, June 17, 2014, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote:

 nice looking kitty :)


 On Tue, Jun 17, 2014 at 2:27 PM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote:

 um, best I could do


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 I was enveloped by a swarm of perturbed canyon sheep on Sunday:
 https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/14413176656/

 Really was pretty cool. Something that I would never have experienced
 unless I was out ramblin' about on two wheels!

 Cheers,
 David

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 On Tue, Jun 17, 2014 at 8:23 AM, Jim Bronson jim.b...@gmail.com wrote:

  I saw a bobcat while riding my Rivendell last week in the country
 about 8 miles east of my house, but it quickly scurried into the shadows
 before I could get my phone out to take a picture.  I was probably too far
 away anyway to get any sort of detail with a smartphone camera.
 Nevertheless, it was pretty neat to see.

 I saw a similar but smaller bobcat about a year ago on the same road
 about 1.5-2 miles away from the spot I saw one at last week.  If it's the
 same cat, he or she is doing well, good to see.  There is a pond in the
 general area so I'm sure it's a fairly rich feeding area for the cat and
 any other non-domestic cats in the area.


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 I was riding my Hunq on Sunday when I (and my Hunq) encountered a
 Japanese serow.
 Then I recalled the wild animal thread and thougt I'd reactivate it
 after one-year gap.
 https://www.flickr.com/photos/77318553@N08/14434595845/

 Takashi


 2013年6月3日月曜日 3時17分00秒 UTC+9 Michael:

 Would love to see if anyone snapped a pic showing their Rivendell
 with a wild animal in the frame.
 I thought it would make for an interesting thread.

 I got a deer today. Not so wild, but wild. iPhone did okay. But wish
 I had my camera. Gotta start taking it on rides.
 The deer stood there as I passed him, and stayed as I fumbled around
 getting the phone outta my bag. Started leaving as I got the pics taken. 
 A
 baby deer walked by after.

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Re: [RBW] It's like getting a personalized letter from Santa and the Easter Bunny, all rolled into one

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Awesome!

-E.


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 postcard from the folks at Rivendell, congratulating me on finding
 handlebars that worked for me. I may have giggled all the way up the
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Re: [RBW] Summer Starts.

[Eunice Chang]

I don't know about everyone else here, but your gain is my gain too. It
means more Manny photos and me going on a repeat cycle of oh, this is
awesome! you could do it. no I couldn't. that's INSANE. yes you could. look
at how awesome it is.

The only way to shut up that voice in my head is to go for a ride, of
course.

-E.


On Fri, Jun 13, 2014 at 11:25 AM, Addison Wilhite addisonwilh...@gmail.com
wrote:

 Yeah, we went to a balanced calendar this year so instead of 10 weeks
 off in summer it's more like 7.  The up side...a week off in October, 3
 weeks in winter, and a 2 week spring break!  I call that a win for me and
 the students.


 Addison Wilhite, M.A.

 Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology
 http://www.washoecountyschools.org/aact/

 *“Blazing the Trail to College and Career Success”*

 Educator: Professional Portfolio http://addisonwilhite.blogspot.com/

 Blogger: Reno Rambler http://reno-rambler.blogspot.com/

 Bicycle Advocate: Regional Transportation Commission, Bicycle Pedestrian
 Advisory Committee
 http://www.rtcwashoe.com/public-transportation-22-124.html



 On Fri, Jun 13, 2014 at 7:15 AM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com
 wrote:

 Last day for the little people was yesterday, and today is a non-student
 day (I should get going!). But I'm working SS and have to go back for the
 next school year on July 28th. So Summer is almost over

 Cheers,
 David

 it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal





 On Fri, Jun 13, 2014 at 6:34 AM, John Dilsaver johndilsa...@hotmail.com
 wrote:

 Addison, mid-June sure seems like a late end to the school year!

 I retired from teaching a year-ago-May.  Retirement is a much better
 break than summer.  While teaching, my summers (and I'm imagining most who
 have commented) were the time for teaching summer school, taking summer
 classes, attending workshops or helping run workshops.  And always in the
 back of one's mind was the ongoing analysis of how the previous year had
 gone, and what might be tweaked up a bit to change or improve the next time
 around, while trying to decompress from the school year.

 My current activities (besides constant grass mowing) include,
 gardening, cycling, hand tool woodworking, blacksmithing,  helping my Mom
 after recent heart surgery (she's doing fine).

 Riv content: I had a nice 80 miles or so on the Riv yesterday, with some
 rain here in s.w. MO.  Fenders were nice.  Too warm for a rain shell, so
 you just enjoy the rain.  I wear a visor (cut up ball cap) under the
 helmet. It provides shade when sunny and keeps rain out of my eyes.  I
 notice I hardly drink any water when it's cool and raining.  Also, I'm
 usually nibbling on food out of the handlebar bag, but zip it closed during
 rain.  Yesterday's food; swiss cheese and pecans.  I'm trying to eat less
 carbs - including when riding - and I notice that on long rides I have much
 less tendency to bonk.

 Enjoying the endless summer . . .
 John Dilsaver
 Sparta, MO
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 Teachers of the World Unite!  Today is my school's graduation ceremony
 with Monday being a teacher work day.  As Mr. Cooper would say, School's
 Out For Summer!

 This is the first year I don't have a summer tour planned and I'm a
 little lost.  Maybe I need to make a trip from Reno for the Riv Celebration.

 Here's to the teachers and their much deserved summer breaks!


 Addison Wilhite, M.A.
 Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology
 http://www.washoecountyschools.org/aact/
 *“Blazing the Trail to College and Career Success”*
 Educator: Professional Portfolio http://addisonwilhite.blogspot.com/
 Blogger: Reno Rambler http://reno-rambler.blogspot.com/
 Bicycle Advocate: Regional Transportation Commission, Bicycle
 Pedestrian Advisory Committee
 http://www.rtcwashoe.com/public-transportation-22-124.html



 On Thu, Jun 12, 2014 at 9:28 PM, James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.net
 wrote:

 It was also really good to see Joe briefly in the morning and pedal a
 mile or two.

 Sent from my iPhone

 On Jun 12, 2014, at 9:15 PM, James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.net
 wrote:


 Thank you Manny. You showed me Shell Ridge, which I can't believe I've
 never ridden. It was really fun rambling around on our bikes and then
 riding with Sean and Tom.

 Perfect sub-day overnighter! Thanks for the nice photos.

 -James W.


 On Jun 12, 2014, at 8:31 PM, Manuel Acosta wrote:

 Thing about being a teacher, you get summers off.
 This usually means for the first couple of weeks trying to figure out
 what to do with yourself.
 People have real jobs that have to work on the weekdays. Luckily other
 teachers have summers off.

 Doing my commute home I get a text from the one and only James Warren,
 who was also on summer break.
 Less then 12 hours later we have plans on going on a quick overnight.

 Samuel P Taylor was in the cards 

Re: [RBW] BTWD San Diego 2014

[Eunice Chang]

That is my favorite part of any ride. Beautiful photo.

-E.


On Tue, Jun 3, 2014 at 12:07 AM, Tom Virgil tevir...@gmail.com wrote:

 Our BTWD was delayed by two weeks due to the fires in San Diego.  All is
 well now (for most of us, but my heart goes out to those who lost).  The
 morning pit stops had some cool stuff and I salute the provisioners and
 volunteers.

 But, sometimes, I wish it was called Bike From Work Day.  That always
 seems to be where the sweet spot happens.


 https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-My9CtBQRqbI/U41IqobeH0I/AFc/8mme3dCNb5g/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-06-02+at+8.57.57+PM.png

 ~Tom

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Re: [RBW] Re: OT - RIP Ezra Caldwell. Bike builder, photographer, cook, dance instructor, blogger, husband, and all around cool dude.

[Eunice Chang]

The last time I talked to Ezra was in November. We talked about Seth,
bikes, and how to deal with the aftermath. He made me a special pill flask
(brass and steel) for Seth's ashes and I roped a piece of bike grease
stained twine through it. It broke my heart how unbelievably kind he was
knowing what he was facing.

Interesting tidbit: when I decided to go for a custom mixte, my two choices
were either Riv or Ezra. Ezra won out if only because his timeframe was
only slightly bit shorter. I'm glad I made that decision, though my heart
is a little heavier when I ride Pilot (a Fastboy) or Thumper (aka AHH)
these days.

He will always be missed, and be forever an inspiration.

-E.




On Sat, May 31, 2014 at 1:37 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com
wrote:

 Ezra's flickr which was great: https://www.flickr.com/photos/fastboy/ He
 quit flickr a while ago (as a lot of people did).

 His last photos have nothing to do with his illness or death, but are
 pretty damn poignant within that context.

 Cheers,
 David

 it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal





 On Fri, May 30, 2014 at 9:10 PM, Matt Lynch hangtownm...@gmail.com
 wrote:

 Are you aware of this video:

 http://vimeo.com/groups/wereldfietser/videos/66106900

 Matt


 On Friday, May 30, 2014 3:51:37 PM UTC-7, Evan Baird wrote:

 Really heartbreaking. I never met him, but I felt like I knew him from
 reading his writing and following his pictures for so many years.

 On Friday, May 30, 2014 1:32:20 PM UTC-7, Tonester wrote:

 http://www.teachingcancertocry.com/?p=2076

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Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Hammocking!

[Eunice Chang]

Definitely a highlight of civilized living. And very, very jealous as I
can't do that without getting eaten alive by mosquitoes.

-E.


On Tue, May 27, 2014 at 9:04 PM, Eric Platt epericmpl...@gmail.com wrote:

 Nice.  Totally jealous.  Thinking I need to do a variant of that soon.

 Where was that if I may ask?  Can't particularly place the site.

 Eric Platt
 St. Paul, MN


 On Tue, May 27, 2014 at 7:39 PM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote:

 *yawn*  that looks cozy


 On Tuesday, May 27, 2014 4:58:38 PM UTC-5, Liesl wrote:

 Maybe some day I'll even figure out how to properly attach an image to
 my post without it being sideways, washed out color, or too big a file (the
 too big a file is what gets me doing some unsuccessful work-around)

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Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Hammocking!

[Eunice Chang]

Hennessy Hammock, where have you been all my life? Thank you for pointing
me in the right direction!

-E.


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 Eric, it's the south bank of Minnehaha Creek at maybe ... somewhere west
 of Lyndale.

 Yes, the Hennessy hammock!

 We'll have 'skeets soon enough, believe me!

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Re: [RBW] Writing a poem is like riding a bike. Kinda.

[Eunice Chang]

+1. Thanks for sharing!

-E.


On Sat, May 24, 2014 at 2:50 PM, Mike Williams mkernanwilli...@gmail.comwrote:

 Awesome Manny!

 Sent from my iPhone

  On May 24, 2014, at 8:20 AM, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com
 wrote:
 
  Not Rivendell related but too good not to share.
  My favorite comic strip artist.
  Grant Snider.
 
 
 http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lLVOcpHNd00/U1kIex4ctWI/EH4/j4PjZo0xOcw/s1600/writingpoetry-blog.jpg
 
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Re: [RBW] Mirrors and gadgets (was Why Wear a Helmet?)

[Eunice Chang]

Dear Jim,

My deepest condolences. It is never an easy thing to lose a friend.

-Eunice


On Wed, May 21, 2014 at 2:03 AM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote:

 I just started using a helmet mirror because my friend got ran over and
 killed last Saturday on a popular cycling route.  I can understand the
 desire to see the cars behind you at all times.   I don't think you need a
 support group for it.

 http://kxan.com/2014/05/18/friends-remember-avid-cyclist-killed-in-crash/



 On Tue, May 20, 2014 at 10:31 AM, Doug Williams salg...@minbaritm.comwrote:

 I admit that I am addicted to my helmet mirror as well. So much so, that
 just a few days ago, I was pushing my shopping cart through the Costco
 parking lot when I heard a car behind me. My first instinct was to glance
 at my (non-existent) helmet mirror. Maybe I need to wear my helmet while
 walking? Please help me! Is there a support group for mirror addiction?

 I really like my helmet mirror. It is the type that attaches to
 eyeglasses, but I like it much more attached to my helmet visor. I am so
 addicted to my mirror that I am stuck wearing my helmet whenever I am
 riding near cars. Off road, I prefer my Tilley Hat, but on road, I need the
 mirror. I know, I know…how un-Rivendell of me! The mirror used to fall off
 until I lashed it onto the visor (Rivendell handlebar style) using hemp
 twine that I bought from Riv. Of course, all this was a futile attempt to
 assuage my guilt and “Riv my helmet” so I could tell myself that I’m not
 really a geeky Fred. But truth be told, I am a geeky Fred; and no amount of
 Rivendell hempen twine is going to fix that.

 Now I have a handlebar mount for my phone! Is there any hope for me? Can
 I escape this gadget addiction?

 Doug



 *JimD*

 I wear a helmet as insurance. Besides it's where I mount my mirror.



 I'd ride without the helmet before I rode without the mirror but, as it
 is, they are inextricably linked.



 Maybe we can have a 'discussion' about the use of mirrors?



 As to helmets and horses go watch the cross country portion of a 3 day
 trials. Those folks wear helmets some of them still get killed.



 -JimD



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Re: [RBW] Why Wear a Helmet?

[Eunice Chang]

Here's a counter-link:
http://www.vox.com/2014/5/16/5720762/stop-forcing-people-to-wear-bike-helmets

At this point, I think it's more important that we encourage people to
bike, rather than scaring them out of biking. That alone will help
awareness and hopefully change transportation infrastructure. And it's safe
to say in my experience, helmets WILL make a difference in *head* injuries
but won't protect you from dying. To be fair, nothing will actually prevent
us from dying...

-E. (wears a helmet by choice b/c she has a lousy sense of balance)



On Mon, May 19, 2014 at 7:50 AM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote:

 The data is irrelevant.  It doesn't matter how many helmets you're wearing
 if you go head-to-head with an automobile in a collision.  But by yourself
 on a bicycle, 12 mph with just the wrong impact will kill you.  All of us
 are going to flip our bikes at some point.  Wearing a helmet then will make
 all the difference in impact and laceration injuries.


 On Monday, May 19, 2014 6:25:40 AM UTC-5, Edwin W wrote:

 I would love to see the same chart for car wrecks. Walking deaths. Stair
 falls. For biking in the Netherlands.
 I know a guy who was in a bike crash. He lived, with no head injury. He
 was not wearing a helmet. I'm not convinced that is why he lived, with no
 head injury, but it is a correlation.

 Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't,

 Edwin

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Re: [RBW] Shop in Manhattan for sensible bikes

[Eunice Chang]

I've been to Adeline Adeline and yes, they are very nice. They might give
off a frou frou vibe but they do know their stuff and will treat customers
equally- Seth bought his helmet there a few years ago.

The other option, if your niece is into folding bikes (handy in NYC
apartments), NYCE wheels is also a pretty nice shop.
http://www.nycewheels.com/

-E.



On Fri, May 16, 2014 at 6:00 PM, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.comwrote:

 Girly and frou frou is perfect for my niece.


 On Fri, May 16, 2014 at 2:41 PM, Cecily Walker cecily.wal...@gmail.comwrote:

 They're sort of a girly frou frou shop, but if have a friend who bought a
 bike from them and she loved the shop and service. Besides, girly and frou
 frou can be fun once in awhile.

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Re: [RBW] Re: 30daysofbiking

[Eunice Chang]

Everyone,

You're all very welcome. And thanks for your kind words.


Michael,

I do have Dog Songs. I got it a week before our dog passed away (about
three months after Seth passed). It is indeed wonderful.

-E.


On Fri, May 2, 2014 at 10:37 AM, Michael Hechmer mhech...@gmail.com wrote:

 I'm so happy to see you finding a path toward healing.

 Bikes and dogs  good medicine.

 Since you are a Mary Oliver fan let me recommend Dog Songs; it's wonderful.

 Michael


 On Thursday, May 1, 2014 9:10:32 PM UTC-4, Eunice Chang wrote:

 I thought I'd share my experiences on 30 days of biking last month here:

 https://sleepyneko.exposure.co/30-days-of-biking

 Warning: it's kind of long and well, teary. But if you read it all the
 way through you might be rewarded with glimpses of Thumper Buttercup, aka
 Seth's A.H.H., which I tweaked for, er, emergency purposes. :)

 And I meant it when I said thanks for the ride reports. I couldn't
 imagine riding a bike post-death, and when I could two months later, it was
 a relief. But your ride reports created an itch so bad I had to absolutely
 scratch it, fears and grief be darned. My morning coffee rides are really a
 thing of joy.

 Anyway, thank you again and keep writing those ride reports. I'll keep
 pedaling along...

 Eunice

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[RBW] 30daysofbiking

[Eunice Chang]

I thought I'd share my experiences on 30 days of biking last month here:

https://sleepyneko.exposure.co/30-days-of-biking

Warning: it's kind of long and well, teary. But if you read it all the way 
through you might be rewarded with glimpses of Thumper Buttercup, aka 
Seth's A.H.H., which I tweaked for, er, emergency purposes. :)

And I meant it when I said thanks for the ride reports. I couldn't imagine 
riding a bike post-death, and when I could two months later, it was a 
relief. But your ride reports created an itch so bad I had to absolutely 
scratch it, fears and grief be darned. My morning coffee rides are really a 
thing of joy. 

Anyway, thank you again and keep writing those ride reports. I'll keep 
pedaling along...

Eunice

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Re: [RBW] New Old Speedblends

[Eunice Chang]

I have a friend who, every time I mention Ooh, I like this bike! I like
that one! says [color of the bike] is the fastest color.

He'd say you have won the lottery big time.

-E.


On Thu, May 1, 2014 at 2:06 PM, Chris Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote:

 I came across a set of used 700x35 pasela speedblends at a friend's shop
 the other day; after a very short conversation about them they were gifted
 to me and ended up in my basket.

 I've become my special event tires. Birthday parties, big social overnight
 camping trips, ALL OF PEDALPALOOZA, etc.

 They actually match Hilsen Pearl Blue really well. And they're original
 pasela comfy and wide too.

 https://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/14045515324/

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Re: [RBW] What do you do on your Birthaday?

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Hugh, Happy Birthday!

Chris, +1 on Birthday rides always have a special quality

-E.


On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 2:48 PM, Chris Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote:

 Fantastic report. Excellent pictures.

 Birthday rides always have a special quality


 On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 11:46 AM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.comwrote:

 If I could I'd edit that damn heading with the correct spelling
 Birthday damn it.

 ~Hugh

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 moving.” ― Albert Einstein

 http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/




 On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 11:34 AM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote:

  This is what I decided to do. Herehttp://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/


 Have a great day!

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Re: [RBW] What does rollerblading in slow motion have to do with Rivendell and riding?

[Eunice Chang]

I can't watch the video- it isn't captioned, so I don't know the details,
but I get the gist of it.

For what it's worth, I ride my bike first thing in the morning if I can,
and it's usually the only time I get to ride. I just go to the coffee shop,
fill my thermos, and go outside and watch the sun rise or people going in
and out and have a small cup (it's a big thermos). Sometimes I write,
sometimes I just sit there, sometimes I read the poem of the day in
writer's almanac.

Seth was the one who did the coffee ride- he'd ride every morning to bring
us coffee, and he'd try to do it daily with exception of some very frigid
mornings (he's a Southern boy after all). Sometimes it would be his only
ride the whole day. I thought I'd try it out, and I've found a route that
works for me (low key, very little traffic, wide roads, some hills). It's
only 2 miles total, but it is definitely my happy place. When I ride to the
coffeeshop, I ride into the sunrise, and when I'm ready to go back, the sun
is behind me and has warmed me up. Most mornings I feel like singing at top
of my lungs (though I stay quiet out of respect for my neighbors).

And always, I feel like I'm riding with Seth when I ride my bike. I get to
see dogs being walked, say hi to my neighbors, watch flights of birds, try
not to run over inexperienced baby squirrels, and see the trees in bloom
(currently, dogwoods, redbuds, magnolias, though thankfully, bradford pears
are done for now). Soon it will be honeysuckle and jessamine time. I'm
beginning to understand why he liked the morning rides.

And no, there's no reason to ride to the coffeeshop other than that it
feels like a sacred ritual that is both fun and invigorating and well, just
brings me joy. The rare, unadulterated kind of joy that can coexist with
the ever-present grief. And I'll always have Seth to thank for that (he
taught me to ride a bike uhmm, 9 years ago).

Enjoy the ride.

-Eunice




On Fri, Apr 4, 2014 at 11:08 AM, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote:

 The New York Times has an Op-Doc telling the story of a local San Diego
 resident who skates in slow motion along the boardwalk. You may have
 already seen it. I posted about it here, including a link to the 16 minute
 documentary:

 http://veloflaneur.wordpress.com/2014/04/04/moving-forward/

 I'm not sure why, but I wrote it for you all and wanted to share the video
 with this group as soon as I saw it. Why?

 It reminded me of Just Ride - you don't need to give everything up to get
 a little stoke in your life. Just ride around the block during a 15 minute
 break from whatever else you are doing.


 Well, it gets really interesting around 8:45. There, Slomo talks about the
 neuroscience of forward motion. I don't know enough about neuroscience to
 call it out as BS, but its still a great story. Maybe that's one of the
 reasons why bike riding is so fun? Why do I feel my friendships formed
 through sharing bike rides are so strong? Maybe because we are experiencing
 stoke together. Seth Vidal is right. Enjoy.

 Regards!
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Re: [RBW] Re: Leaping onto an Atlantis

[Eunice Chang]

Emily,

I'm going to quote someone who was wiser than me. If it makes you happy and
enjoy the rides more, the cost is trivial. If it makes you ride more,
that's a bonus. It's more of a quality thing. And if you can afford it, go
for it. If you can't, you might want to look for an used Atlantis or a
cheaper frame (Surly LHT comes to mind).

The first time I rode an Atlantis, I wanted to ride it forever.
Unfortunately it was on temporary loan, and I regret not buying it from the
owner when I had the chance.

Due to personal circumstances, I ended up with a custom mixte that cost
about as much as a fully equipped Atlantis, and it was set up in Riv style,
and it's been worth every penny. Never mind that I ride a mere two miles to
the coffee shop, and not even everyday; every time I ride it I always want
to ride more and look for new routes.

Good luck with your decision.

Eunice




On Thu, Mar 20, 2014 at 10:15 PM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.comwrote:

 If your used to Carbon then yeah Steel can feel like an anchor...after
 riding on steel a while it's just a mind set and that anchor still seems to
 get from point A to point B with some rose smelling along the way :-)

 ~Hugh

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 moving. -- Albert Einstein

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 On Thu, Mar 20, 2014 at 7:12 PM, tdusky tdu...@comcast.net wrote:

 If the the large Atlantis is a boat anchor I would bet the small is as
 well.
 This is just my opinion. As is everyone else making comments here.
 Tires will also make a huge difference on the feel of the bike.
 :)
 Tom


 On Thursday, March 20, 2014 10:33:29 AM UTC-4, Emily Hutchinson wrote:

 Hello,
 I am trying to talk myself into or out of a really pretty new Atlantis
 with all it's parts. It would be the smaller frame because I'm short and
 average weight 130. The price tag is somewhere around 4000 all said and
 done and I feel stuck. My gut is pushing me in both directions because I've
 never ridden an Atlantis. I'm also out of country and can't just go find
 one to try. I love touring and I'd love to do some long international and
 national tours and live in Colorado with hills. Okay thanks.Someone help
 tip me! Is it irresponsible to spend this much money?

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[RBW] The Atlantic article about cycling in the south

[Eunice Chang]

FYI- because it briefly mentions Seth Vidal, formerly on the RBW-owners
list.

-Eunice

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Re: [RBW] Re: Yet more travel coffee questions!

[Eunice Chang]

Uh, I'm not sure if I can weigh in considering I'm not exactly a Riv owner,
but here goes...

Like Manny, I drink my coffee black, but I've had to deal with folks who
insist on cream in their coffee or they won't drink it. That is, cream, not
half and half, not lo-fat milk, not whole milk, but cream. So I stock up on
99 cents Trader Joe's whipping cream, which are in 8oz small cartons and
shelf stable. They're about the size of juice boxes.

-E.



On Thu, Feb 20, 2014 at 8:06 PM, Christopher Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote:

 I'm with Coach on this one. Having made many many cups of coffee over the
 last few months outside... :)

 When I get my pour-over just right the coffee comes out so sweet I'm just
 simply blown away.


 On Thu, Feb 20, 2014 at 5:02 PM, Manuel Acosta 
 manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote:

 I learned how to drink coffee black. Just like my soul...
 Then again I tend to pick roast that are fruity and/or sweet.

 Keven roasts a sweet bean that is amazing without cream or milk. Drink
 that enough and you won't need sugar or milk.




 On Thursday, February 20, 2014 10:24:15 AM UTC-8, Liesl wrote:

 As a member (I think) in good standing of the Association of Caffeinated
 Wheelmen (and, I'm assuming, Wheelwomen), I am wondering if any other
 members have the solution to traveling with milk/half-n-half/cream.  I am a
 coffee enthusiast (at home I grind with a Rancilio Rocky pull daily shots
 from a La Pavoni, so I am in WAY deep) and am still tinkering with the
 travel/camp/bike set-up.  Now that my work has been taking me to the middle
 of North Dakota, I've found it's prudent to carry the whole dang
 kit-and-kaboodle with me even as I stay in hotels.  I have an Aeropress, a
 Porlex mini mill, a Trangia, and various-sized Snow Peak mugs (double and
 single-walled; 350 to 700 sizes).  I now seek the perfect means to carry,
 heat and even froth (!) milk that could nest, or come close to nesting,
 with what I have (the aforementioned list).   If any group would have
 suggestions on this worthy challenge, it's this group!

 caffeinatingly yours,
 RCW in the land where the sky is about to burst with a foot of snow and
 we cheer for our Winter Olympians

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

[Eunice Chang]

I haven't been on a tandem bike for over six months so I'd forgotten all 
about that. 

The bike friday does have something called thudbuster, and I liked that. I 
used a sprung saddle for a while and hated it, but that might have to do 
with the actual saddle/seatpost than anything else (it kept slipping down 
and tipping back and forth). And yes, the bumps can be worse on a tandem- 
which is why I usually paid more attention to the road than the captain 
(our deal was he talked to folks in group rides, and I looked at the map 
and the road). It becomes less obvious on more frequently traveled roads 
b/c I got used to where all the bumps were and muscle memory kicked in. :)

-E.

On Friday, January 31, 2014 5:30:27 AM UTC-5, Michael Hechmer wrote:

 Yes.  I'm surprised Eunice didn't mention this.  Most stokers are more 
 sensitive to a bikes suspension than they are on singles.  The pilot needs 
 to warn  when any bumps are coming up and most stokers like a sprung post 
 or saddle.  That said, don't give up.  Tandems are great fun and most 
 stokers prefer their position because it gives them a lot of freedom to 
 look around  take pictures, as Eunice posts illustrates.

 Michael

 On Thursday, January 30, 2014 9:53:02 PM UTC-5, Larry Powers wrote:

 We ride a Bilenky lugged steel tandem.  We also have an aluminum 
 Cannondale and my wife (stoker) says the steel bike is much more 
 comfortable.  

 Larry Powers 
  
 Get a bicycle.  You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain


  Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2014 10:39:50 -0800
  From: john1...@gmail.com
  To: rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com
  Subject: [RBW] What do Rivendell Riders use for tandems?
  
  And could I put Albas on the back for my stoker wife?
  
  I am going to do the Six Pillars Century ride in Maryland this year, 
 Lord willing.
  
  They have a 37 miler my wife might be interested in.
  
  I told her if we had a tandem she could go on the full century with me 
 and just stop pedalling whenever she gets tired. At least I think you can 
 do that on a tandem.
  
  Anyone here have any ideas about tandems? Is steel still real, or are 
 lighter materials in order for a frame of that size?
  
  Wonder if RBW will ever go tandem, not that I could afford it.
  
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[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for tandems?

[Eunice Chang]

As a stoker, I have to chime in. I've tried like 5-6 different tandems and 
here's what I know:

It does make a difference in how fast you want to go- the lightest frame 
will go very fast. However- you really have to check your brakes because 
when you go downhill on a tandem, you go much, much faster and can easily 
burn out your brakes. Bike Friday tandems are different from regular 
tandems (I find them a bit more rickety; my (sadly, now deceased) captain 
found them more fun to bike). Riv-style tires (ie the wide tires) are a 
pain to put in most tandems (I know, because I once asked if I could put 
hetres in one of them). And, if you're over 6' and your stoker is over 5'6 
a majority of tandems are going to be too small for you. Bike Fridays get 
around the height issues because most of them can be adjusted for varying 
heights, but IMO, they feel very different from the solid frames.

There really is no such thing as no pedaling, unless you have independent 
pedaling systems. Also, you really don't want the stoker to not pedal, 
because otherwise it will be like biking with a er... dead weight in the 
back. And don't even think of not pedaling as a captain unless you want 
your stoker to really, really hate you. (Don't ask me how I know :) It's 
really more about working together more than anything. In the long rides, 
one of us (but not both) would inevitably get tired, and it really helped 
that the other one had a bit more energy than the other- the tired one 
would just lightly go through the movements while the other one would pedal 
harder. That way we sort of took breaks without stopping. You cant do 
this as a captain, but a stoker can pretty much ride without really having 
to lean weight on arms/hands (unless you are planning on racing). 

In short, the captain does all the steering and balancing - looking out for 
traffic, braking, stopping. The stoker provides the engine - pedaling. 
(My least favorite question is does she really pedal? she really isn't 
pedaling, right?). It took me a while to let go of not being able to 
brake- I like to go more slowly and take less risks- but eventually I just 
trusted the captain to do things right. (And he, more or less, trusted me 
to pedal when I should be pedaling.)

I've done 33 miles, 45+ miles, and a metric century (about 66 miles) on a 
tandem. The last one took about 6+ hours and that may be a bit much for a 
stoker. i know it was a bit much for me- mostly because I could not 
*imagine* spending more than 6 hours on a bike. Plus, staring at back of 
one's helmet or bum for 6+ hours can get a little tiresome...one thing that 
helps on such ride is having the stoker read maps/be the backseat rider. 
In the winter, one advantage as a stoker is that one never really has to 
face the wind chills as the captain is a good draft blocker...ha. My 
favorite thing as a stoker was being able to take photos that I otherwise 
would never be able to take on my single bicycle. 

I would suggest trying out a rental or borrowed tandem first, doing a few 
city rides, and if you do get one, try using it for commutes or nights out, 
and then gradually moving to longer weekend rides. And if you end up hating 
it, don't feel bad. You won't be the first couple who hates it- everyone 
has a different cycling style. I know one couple who tried a tandem and it 
took them a while to say that it was not for them and they're still 
together.

Here's a list of tandems I've tried:
vintage Gitane (sold)
Burley Paso Doble- best for long distance
Bike Friday Family Tandem Traveler (sold)
vintage Santana (so old they didn't list it in their catalogue) - best for 
city rides
Bike Friday Tandem Traveler XL - best if you want to fly around and take 
your tandem with you

rentals/test rides:
Burley Duet 
Hase Pino (this is a weird tandem in which the stoker is a recumbent in 
front and the captain steers in the back. This is fun until you go downhill 
and the stoker realizes that trying not to fall off the bike might be more 
of a challenge.)

Stoker cam (as I like to call it) pics at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ejchang/sets/72157624509288453/

Also, I don't know where you are but if you are in Maryland, Mt. Airy 
Bicycles might be worth going to test out a bunch of tandems. They aren't 
the cheapest but iirc, they have a lot of variety- new and used and you can 
try out a bunch of them. Here's the link:
http://www.bike123.com/

Hope that helps,
Eunice


On Thursday, January 30, 2014 5:36:23 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote:

 Wow! I didn't know tandemming was so complex.
 I really don't know anything about them and thought the two could just hop 
 on and ride.
 Definitely sounds like research for this project will be needed.

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[RBW] Re: The why post? You decide.

[Eunice Chang]

Thanks for your words, Hugh. There is no easy way to deal with this, but 
doing what you love always seems to be the right thing to do. 

If Seth was in heaven, I suspect it'd look like this:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ejchang/7091026041/

-Eunice

On Tuesday, January 21, 2014 6:35:13 PM UTC-5, hsmitham wrote:

 Sort of off topic...not so much about specific Rivendell bikes, parts or 
 RBW HQ doings but there were two Hilsen's involved isn't that enough?

 So read a rambling report about a recent ramble 
 herehttp://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/
 .

 ~Hugh

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[RBW] Re: Regarding Seth Vidal

[Eunice Chang]

I thought some of you might be interested in an update about Seth's case. 
Yesterday was the sentencing/verdict. 

http://www.wral.com/man-pleads-guilty-in-durham-bicyclist-s-hit-and-run-death/13282993/
 

http://www.heraldsun.com/news/showcase/x1401031508/Man-sentenced-to-12-to-24-months-in-bikers-death

http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/01/08/3516480/hit-and-run-driver-to-serve-1.html

Eunice


On Saturday, July 20, 2013 9:43:34 PM UTC-4, Eunice Chang wrote:

 Hi-

 You don't know me, but I'm Seth's partner Eunice. I have debated sending 
 this, because I'm not really a Riv owner but thought you all might want to 
 know.

 The bike he rode when he was killed was his Romulus. I don't know where it 
 is, but it's probably being held for evidence.

 The other Riv bike he had, the Hilsen, was displayed prominently at his 
 memorial service.

 I also wanted to thank you for your condolences.

 -Eunice




 On Tuesday, July 9, 2013 1:24:45 PM UTC-4, Jack wrote:

 Friends,

 I am deeply saddened to share the news with you that my friend and 
 longtime Riv owner and active RBW list participant Seth Vidal was killed by 
 a hit and run driver last night here in Durham, NC.  

 The latest info about the tragedy is here:
 http://www.wral.com/bicyclist-killed-in-durham-hit-and-run/12639104/
 http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/story?section=news/localid=9166340

 Kind regards
 Jack

 ---
 Jack Warman
 Durham, NC
  
  


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[RBW] Re: Regarding Seth Vidal

[Eunice Chang]

Hi-

You don't know me, but I'm Seth's partner Eunice. I have debated sending 
this, because I'm not really a Riv owner but thought you all might want to 
know.

The bike he rode when he was killed was his Romulus. I don't know where it 
is, but it's probably being held for evidence.

The other Riv bike he had, the Hilsen, was displayed prominently at his 
memorial service.

I also wanted to thank you for your condolences.

-Eunice




On Tuesday, July 9, 2013 1:24:45 PM UTC-4, Jack wrote:

 Friends,

 I am deeply saddened to share the news with you that my friend and 
 longtime Riv owner and active RBW list participant Seth Vidal was killed by 
 a hit and run driver last night here in Durham, NC.  

 The latest info about the tragedy is here:
 http://www.wral.com/bicyclist-killed-in-durham-hit-and-run/12639104/
 http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/story?section=news/localid=9166340

 Kind regards
 Jack

 ---
 Jack Warman
 Durham, NC
  
  

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