[RBW] Re: WTB ~60cm 'go-fast'

[LF]

I am selling a 61cm Joe/Joe Rivendell Road, without the wheels. 
Best,
Larry

On Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 12:15:11 AM UTC-5, AKo wrote:
>
> I'm looking for a drop bar road-ish bike better suited for long fast rides 
> than my (totally wonderful) Cheviot.  Complete would be nice, frame sounds 
> good too. 
>
>  I'm 6'1" 90 PBH. 
>
> San Marcos, Roadini, Hilsen, even Sam, sound good.
>
> P.S.
> Anyone have experience with a large sized Soma Grand Randonneur?
>
>

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[RBW] Re: If you were going to design a poor man's faux Riv "just ride" bicycle ....

[LF]

I'm also rockin a CL Jamis Coda ... 

On Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at 11:19:29 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
> Let's say that you've decided your stable has a niche for  "just ride" 
> bicycle, one that *encourages* slow meandering rides, with sit up and beg 
> position, street shoe pedals, and comfortable tires. But you can't afford a 
> Clem, and yet want something less ponderous and ungainly than, say, a 
> Raleigh Sports. Since this is a "spur of the moment, get on and ride for 10 
> to 30 minutes" kind of bike, you won't need fenders; but you might want a 
> rack or bag for light loads -- say taking a ride to the nearby Open Space 
> park to do some work on your laptop.
>
> What would you build up? For example, would you choose an old chromo road 
> frame and 650B it, or would you choose a nice old rigid mtb (not pre-NORBA; 
> I don't like the old ones) and shoe it with Rat Trap Passes?
>
> Bar? Saddle? Pedals? 
>
> Describe the saddle and build kit and gearing -- me, I'd be inclined to 
> make it fixed or, at least, ss -- keep it simple = just get on and ride, in 
> my opinion. Platforms or clips 'n' straps?
>
> First criterion: easy no-thought, no-prep riding; second, stability; 
> third, comfort and efficiency -- no g-d iron tires; fourth, cheap.
>
> The Dahon is somewhat of this quality, but it's a bit too twitchy to be 
> ideal for this purpose. Perhaps I should look into replacing the 35 mm 
> Kojaks with 55 mm Big Apples ...
>
>
>
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> **
> *The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a 
> circumference on the contours of which all conditions, distinctions, and 
> individualities revolve. *Chuang Tzu
>
> *Stat crux dum volvitur orbis.* *(The cross stands motionless while the 
> world revolves.) *Carthusian motto
>
> *It is *we *who change; *He* remains the same.* Eckhart
>
> *Kinei hos eromenon.* (*It moves [all things] as the beloved.) *Aristotle
>
>
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[RBW] Re: Thinking of a Riv

[LF]

Tim,
So, you're contemplating a new bike.  My $0.02 is to get a bike for the 
kind of riding you do now, If you can get one that lends it self to what 
you imagine your future riding will be like, so much the better. The 
liveliness and sportiness of a ride comes mostly from the engine, then 
probably next from the tires.The comfort of a bike comes from the tires 
again, also the touch points -- saddle and handlebars. Both the VO Rando 
and the Specialized AWOL comp could be set up to accommodate a variety of 
preferences. 

I suggest setting up the AWOL in a way best suited for your riding style. 
After you figure what's best for you, you'll know which Riv suits you 
best.  If you are looking for Rivish, a good place to start is with wide 
tires, fenders if it gets wet, a leather Brooks saddle, and Rivish 
handlebars. 

I have a Rivendell Road. Road it for many years with B17 saddle, noodle 
bars, friction bar end shifters, Avocet Road 28mm tires. Much to my 
surprise (from the vantage point of 10 years ago) I now ride a $125 craigs 
list Japanese steel bike with 38mm Compass Barlow Pass Tires (cost more 
than the bike), fenders, Brooks B17 Imperial, and upright (VO Montmartre) 
handlebars. I'm influenced by Jan Hein's tire research.The riding position 
with drop handlebars is no longer comfortable enough for me -- although 
Nitto noodle bars are the most comfortable drop bars ever. I like the folks 
at Rivendell, appreciate their contributions to bike culture, and am 
feinding for a Sam Hilborne (especially orange) with Albatross bars.

I suggest making your current ride work as best it can for you. Read, post 
questions, experiment. Then buy your next bike. If you ride a lot, diet, 
and loose 40 pounds, you may want the Roedeo. If you are anything like most 
of us, I bet you will choose the HH. In any case, get a good lock. I'm 
curious about the new titanium ones  .
Best,
Larry







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On Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at 10:38:33 PM UTC-4, Tim Butterfield wrote:
>
> I've been thinking of getting a Rivendell bicycle for a long time.  I 
> first joined this group to lurk back in 2010 and have been a member and 
> sometimes lurker since then.  But, I had not made the commitment and 
> purchased a Riv.  The closest I came was getting a Velo-Orange Rando.  That 
> was sort of rivish.  
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/timbutterfield/sets/72157624827193423
>
> Being in the suburbs of Chicago near O'Hare airport limited my comfort 
> using it the way it should have been.  That bike was sold before I left 
> Chicago to live full-time in an RV.  Once we decided to settle in 
> Anacortes, WA (still in the RV), I purchased a Specialized AWOL Comp, 
> definitely not rivish.  
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/timbutterfield/sets/72157644371355428 
> 
>
> It's a nice bike, but I now want something more rivish, this time, the 
> real thing.  I'm thinking of getting either the Roadeo or the A Homer 
> Hilsen.  I like the idea of the 
> livhttp://tinyurl.com/create.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techtimes.com%2Farticles%2F158697%2F20160518%2Fdoctors-urged-to-consider-other-depression-treatments-amid-declining-efficacy-of-antidepressant-medications.htmeliness
>  
> and sportiness of the Roadeo, but like the bit of extra versatility of the 
> AHH also.  With my weight at 200+ (PBH 33" or 83.8cm, age 51), I'm leaning 
> towards the AHH instead of the Roadeo.  I can start more roadish with the 
> AHH and, as I build my abilities further, expand the bike to fit new and/or 
> different tasks without having to change frames.
>
> So, I'm fairly settled on getting my first Riv, one of the two mentioned. 
>  My pondering now is mostly on how to appoint it.  My Rando was more modern 
> with the 105 setup.  The AWOL was definitely modern with discs and SRAM 
> setup.  But, I'm not tied to that.  Though I haven't used it much, I like 
> the looks of a quill stem, drop bars, and downtube shifters.  It looks 
> clean and simple.  I'm just not sure what it's like to live with.  I expect 
> that, like many things, it is a matter of adapting to it.  But, using DT 
> shifters or bar ends does set a direction as neither would work with an 
> 11-speed I could have instead.  I'm trying to consider the pros and cons of 
> each.
>
> With my AWOL, I leave it locked to the cabana just outside my RV.  Some 
> RVs have sufficient inside storage for a bike.  Mine doesn't.
>
> My questions to the group are these:  As I am not yet doing longer 
> distances, are there still benefits to the more traditional setups?  If I 
> pick either one, what might I later miss the other may have 

[RBW] imitation as flattery

[LF]

*http://tinyurl.com/jnwrverSome Huffy kingpin has a eye on Rivendell, for 
sure.  I hope the Huffy Cruiser works better than my $20 Rolex.Best,Larry*

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[RBW] Re: DIY (cheap) Canvas Saddlebag

[LF]

waterproof it (google is your friend) and Bob is your uncle.  Nice job.

On Monday, April 27, 2015 at 10:14:06 AM UTC-4, islaysteve wrote:

 Much as I would like to buy a nice medium size bag for my Bleriot, I just 
 will not be using it enough to justify the expense.  Therefore I decided to 
 buy an inexpensive ($12) bag that I could try to adapt.  I think I've been 
 successful, although it hasn't been road tested.  The galley with more 
 detail in the captions is here: 
 https://picasaweb.google.com/109191668701158452616/SaddlebagForBleriot?authuser=0authkey=Gv1sRgCI7V2b-cwf7F4wEfeat=directlink.
  
  The bag measures to over 7 liters and will hold my tools, tube, Abus lock, 
 and some clothes or food.  Cheers, 
 Steve

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[RBW] Re: OT: best Mac for sophisticated Word Processing, for the $?

[LF]

i5 Mac Mini's are quite affordable on the used market, can use up to 16gb 
of RAM. If you like, you can build one to your specifications --  a 
Hackintosh like the CustoMac Mini is the ticket ...  
http://www.tonymacx86.com/building-customac-buyers-guide-november-2014.html

On Wednesday, December 10, 2014 5:05:25 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote:

 My 17 MacBook Pro is getting on for 5 years old. It's a trooper but I am 
 wondering about eventual replacement once this one reaches the point where 
 it can't work well with the latest Word or Mac OS and ditto Illustrator.

 I am pretty sure that, soon, I'll no longer need a portable computer for 
 work, so a laptop won't be necessary. The principal considerations will be:

 1. Can handle the latest Mac version of Word. (I would like to bury Word 
 and piss on its grave, but my work requires Word and only Word. Open Office 
 don't cut it.)

 2. Can accept if it doesn't come stock with 4 GB of Ram.

 3. Costs as little as possible.
 V
 I had a very satisfactory Mac Mini (Thanks, Ryan) but gave it away to a 
 friend; it also was 2010. Is the Mini a good candidate?

 4. Available used if possible.

 I think my optimum desideratum would be a used -- what, late model Mini? 
 (Something stationary) with an iPad or clone to replace laptop and Fire.

 Whatch'all think?



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 destroy consciousness. If one started by asking, what is man? what are his 
 needs? how can he best express himself? one would discover that merely 
 having the power to avoid work and live one’s life from birth to death in 
 electric light and to the tune of tinned music is not a reason for doing 
 so.”*
 *  
   -- George Orwell, Pleasure Spots*

 *Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not money, 
 I am become as a sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. And though I have 
 the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and 
 though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not 
 money, I am nothing. And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and 
 though I give my body to be burned, and have not money, it profiteth me 
 nothing. Money suffereth long, and it is kind; money envieth not; money 
 vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, doth not behave unseemly, seeketh 
 not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; rejoiceth not in 
 iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; beareth all things, hopeth all 
 things, endureth all things. . . . And now abideth faith, hope, money, 
 these three; but the greatest of these is money. *
 *  
  -- George Orwell, Keep The Apidistra Flying*
  

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[RBW] Re: OT: best Mac for sophisticated Word Processing, for the $?

[LF]

Hi Patrick,
I just traded up a mid 2010 mac mini core 2 duo for a mid 2011 core i5, 
both via CL (craigslist). I upgraded the RAM to 16gb  added an SSD (solid 
state drive), so it now has 2 internal hard drives. Then set up both drives 
as a fusion drive -- that the mini sees as one hard drive. A few tools, 
some patience, the directions on iFix it, and Bob's your uncle.  Nice 27 
inch screen.  Runs all modern OS and programs very well. Much faster than 
the 2010. Doubt you could find more bang for yur mac-buck. An i5 with 8gb 
of ram should be just fine. (get a 8gb stick rather than 2 X 4gb, so you 
can get it to 16gb later if you want).

The 2011 and 2012 mini comes in i5 or (server model) i7. Both are user 
upgradable re Ram and Hard Drive. Neither has an optical drive, but those 
are readily available for not much money. The 2014 mini is not so easily 
upgradable, as the Ram is soldered on to the logic board.

As usual, back channel  if you want.

best,
Larry

On Wednesday, December 10, 2014 5:05:25 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote:

 My 17 MacBook Pro is getting on for 5 years old. It's a trooper but I am 
 wondering about eventual replacement once this one reaches the point where 
 it can't work well with the latest Word or Mac OS and ditto Illustrator.

 I am pretty sure that, soon, I'll no longer need a portable computer for 
 work, so a laptop won't be necessary. The principal considerations will be:

 1. Can handle the latest Mac version of Word. (I would like to bury Word 
 and piss on its grave, but my work requires Word and only Word. Open Office 
 don't cut it.)

 2. Can accept if it doesn't come stock with 4 GB of Ram.

 3. Costs as little as possible.

 I had a very satisfactory Mac Mini (Thanks, Ryan) but gave it away to a 
 friend; it also was 2010. Is the Mini a good candidate?

 4. Available used if possible.

 I think my optimum desideratum would be a used -- what, late model Mini? 
 (Something stationary) with an iPad or clone to replace laptop and Fire.

 Whatch'all think?



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 By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching.
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 Patrick Moore
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 *
 *[I]n exploring the physical universe man has made no attempt to explore 
 himself. Much of what goes by the name of pleasure is simply an effort to 
 destroy consciousness. If one started by asking, what is man? what are his 
 needs? how can he best express himself? one would discover that merely 
 having the power to avoid work and live one’s life from birth to death in 
 electric light and to the tune of tinned music is not a reason for doing 
 so.”*
 *  
   -- George Orwell, Pleasure Spots*

 *Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not money, 
 I am become as a sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. And though I have 
 the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and 
 though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not 
 money, I am nothing. And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and 
 though I give my body to be burned, and have not money, it profiteth me 
 nothing. Money suffereth long, and it is kind; money envieth not; money 
 vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, doth not behave unseemly, seeketh 
 not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; rejoiceth not in 
 iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; beareth all things, hopeth all 
 things, endureth all things. . . . And now abideth faith, hope, money, 
 these three; but the greatest of these is money. *
 *  
  -- George Orwell, Keep The Apidistra Flying*
  

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[RBW] Re: OT: best Mac for sophisticated Word Processing, for the $?

[LF]

part 2.
In the Mac tablet world, the best value tablet today is the iPad mini 
retina (ipad mini v2). Used for $200 to $250.
L

On Wednesday, December 10, 2014 5:05:25 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote:

 My 17 MacBook Pro is getting on for 5 years old. It's a trooper but I am 
 wondering about eventual replacement once this one reaches the point where 
 it can't work well with the latest Word or Mac OS and ditto Illustrator.

 I am pretty sure that, soon, I'll no longer need a portable computer for 
 work, so a laptop won't be necessary. The principal considerations will be:

 1. Can handle the latest Mac version of Word. (I would like to bury Word 
 and piss on its grave, but my work requires Word and only Word. Open Office 
 don't cut it.)

 2. Can accept if it doesn't come stock with 4 GB of Ram.

 3. Costs as little as possible.

 I had a very satisfactory Mac Mini (Thanks, Ryan) but gave it away to a 
 friend; it also was 2010. Is the Mini a good candidate?

 4. Available used if possible.

 I think my optimum desideratum would be a used -- what, late model Mini? 
 (Something stationary) with an iPad or clone to replace laptop and Fire.

 Whatch'all think?



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 By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching.
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 *
 *[I]n exploring the physical universe man has made no attempt to explore 
 himself. Much of what goes by the name of pleasure is simply an effort to 
 destroy consciousness. If one started by asking, what is man? what are his 
 needs? how can he best express himself? one would discover that merely 
 having the power to avoid work and live one’s life from birth to death in 
 electric light and to the tune of tinned music is not a reason for doing 
 so.”*
 *  
   -- George Orwell, Pleasure Spots*

 *Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not money, 
 I am become as a sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. And though I have 
 the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and 
 though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not 
 money, I am nothing. And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and 
 though I give my body to be burned, and have not money, it profiteth me 
 nothing. Money suffereth long, and it is kind; money envieth not; money 
 vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, doth not behave unseemly, seeketh 
 not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; rejoiceth not in 
 iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; beareth all things, hopeth all 
 things, endureth all things. . . . And now abideth faith, hope, money, 
 these three; but the greatest of these is money. *
 *  
  -- George Orwell, Keep The Apidistra Flying*
  

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

[LF]

I really like Zinn's repair manuals ...
here's a link to the Road Bike one *http://tinyurl.com/mnskwkl*.
A bike work stand is very helpful, but hanging a bike from the ceiling with 
two ropes works well, and is quite economical.
Zinn provides good advice on tools too. Although some tools are bicycle 
specific, many are not. Harbor Freight has very affordable tools, and many 
of their hand tools work quite well.
My $0.02, get a copy of Zinn's book, some rope, and whatever tools you 
need. Have a go at it. Worst case scenario ... the bike shop will bail you 
out, and maybe you'll acquire some beautiful beausage.
best,
Larry 



On Friday, December 5, 2014 12:25:42 AM UTC-5, lungimsam wrote:

 I can do some stuff on my bikes. Setting up cockpits and saddle/seatpost, 
 brake lever/caliper/housing/cable installation and adjustment, pedals, 
 shifter lever installation and adjustment, fender/rack installations, 
 cassette/chain swapping, etc. The more basic stuff.

 But I haven't dared to do anything with bb's, cranksets, wheel 
 building/truing, headset adjustment, derailer installation. Just don't 
 wanna mess anything up.
 But I want to learn to do this stuff so I don't have to depend on the LBS 
 for things.

 What's a good way to go about doing these more difficult things without 
 damaging anything? Books and websites are helpful, but I still don't have 
 the confidence to mess with the aforementioned stuff.

 Buy a beater and wrench away on it? But a lot of old road bike beaters 
 don't match the type of components and frame of the RBW bikes and wheels, 
 so I don't know how helpful that would be to break down and rebuild a 
 Peugeot (for instance) to help me learn how to do maintenance on my 
 Rivbikes.

 Any ideas? How'd you learn?


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

[LF]

On Sunday, August 31, 2014 10:33:04 PM UTC-4, lungimsam wrote:

 I have a B17 Flyer with a Carradice saddle bag strapped to the 
 saddle loops.
 I am wondering what works well with this set up. Thanks.


I like the ubiquitous plastic grocery bag. Hoard a few before they are 
outlawed everywhere.
Larry

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[RBW] Re: Chain Saw Bar Oil

[LF]

Chainsaw lube looks to me a lot like Phil's Tenacious. I like to mix 
chainsaw lube with a thinner, like coleman's camp stove fuel (white gas) 
... the theory being that it flows into the chain, where the pins are, the 
thinner evaporates, leaving the lube.  
Works for me.

Best,
Larry

On Wednesday, June 11, 2014 6:44:07 PM UTC-4, doc wrote:

 I know this was mentioned in a previous thread, but this last weekend 
 while cleaning the bike I opted to skip the rather pricey liquid teflon 
 spray I've been using the last 7 years.  Instead, I grabbed the gallon of 
 Ace chainsaw bar oil off the next shelf, putting a large dab on a rag, and 
 wiping down the chain to leave just a sheen.  I'm impressed.  The drive 
 train is definitely quieter and I sense the shifts are smoother.  I'm eager 
 to see how it works out over time.


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[RBW] Re: Continental Divide 4 day Bikepack

[LF]

Patrick,
 Nice adventure. Thanks much for sharing.
Best,
Larry

On Thursday, July 31, 2014 3:37:08 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote:

 Wow. Wow. Wow!

 The plan was six days, but I needed to come out two days early because 
 vertigo and scree (rocks that slip under your feet) do not play well 
 together.

 Wow. Things really seem to be getting dialed in in terms of gear and bike. 
 The Albastache (vs Albatross) bars and 2.25” wide Smart Sams (vs 50mm 
 Duremes) made climbing and descending the technical parts (which was most 
 of it) far easier. I’ve honed down my gear such that everything weighs 
 roughly 35 pounds, including water, hatchet, and firebox.

 For me, with brain injury and sensitivity to noise and scents, I try and 
 avoid ATV’s and their ilk. I failed to do this heading in (it’s a popular 
 ATV road to the trail head). Fortunately it was still early enough that it 
 was lightish traffic and I made unmotorized single track fairly quickly. 
 The climb up to the tundra was wonderful and the time on the tundra was 
 stunning.

 Rain, fog, sleet, hail, with accidental storms of sunshine was the 
 weather. When you have stunning, epic views, these weather system make for 
 amazing beauty. Wow.

 Lots of LCG (lowest common gear). If the trail went up, it didn’t mess 
 around it went UP. Grant is right, bikers are biathletes. Grin. More time 
 to admire the stunning alpine flowers going off like slow motion fireworks.

 Got to descend an old narrow gage rail bed, the line used to transport 
 coal and supplies for gold mines. The ties were still down for much of it, 
 though half filled in and round down, which made for a bouncy, fun ride!

 All in all a fantastic trip that pushed my boundaries, and the boundaries 
 pushed back. Always good to know where those puppies are so I can push them 
 more wisely next time. Grin. Getting to ride on the alpine tundra is an 
 amazing blessing.

 Pictures: 
 https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/sets/72157645664039089/

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[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders use for winter riding knee/leg warmth/protection?

[LF]

In New England winters I like to ride with layers, typically:
1. Rainlegs - outermost layer - http://www.rainlegs.com/en/home
2. trousers (nylon, denim, wool, or wool blend) with pant leg straps at the 
ankles .
3. Baselayer- Patagonia Capilene 3 Midweight Boot-Top Bottoms .(currently 
on sale) http://tinyurl.com/mzr7kyj
http://www.rockcreek.com/patagonia.rc;jsessionid=DFA96DE266BB7A92F59F8ECBEB9A0E74.worker3
On Thursday, July 3, 2014 4:20:56 PM UTC-4, lungimsam wrote:

 What is a good way to protect the knees and thighs from the wind in winter?
  
 Here's my deal, and why I need something to protect my knees and thighs 
 during winter riding.
  
 Last winter, while riding 30-60 degrees F, about 30 miles into rides, my 
 upper thighs started to get tight and feel funky. Not hurting, but just 
 tight and complaining. At about 45 miles, my knees would start acting up in 
 front o' the kneecaps.
  
 All things on the bike being equal to spring, summer, and fall, when this 
 hasn't happened, I am guessing it is from my knee caps and upper thighs 
 taking the brunt of the blustery blast of wintery winds as I ride.
  
 MUSA long pants, wool cycling shorts, and wool long underwear is what I 
 would wear on these rides.
  
 Is this typical to happen in cold weather riding?
  
  


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[RBW] Re: Riv Owner Qualifications

[LF]

Um ... pass the kool-aid, please. 
L

On Sunday, June 22, 2014 12:02:29 AM UTC-4, Mathew Greiner wrote:

 I've been wondering lately, what percentage of my bike needs to originate 
 at Rivendell to qualify as a real RBW Owner? Obviously, a frame will do the 
 trick, but that's something I don't have have, and probably won't anytime 
 real soon. Meanwhile, just about every other part of my bike was bought 
 from Rivendell. Tires, saddle, bar, grips, bar end Silvers, brakes, 
 fenders, double legger kickstand, multiple straps, a Saddlesack, and many 
 of my favorite wardrobe items. Bar tape and one or two accessories weren't 
 ordered from Riv, but are the brands sold there. There's twine wrapped in 
 more than a few places. I've read, recommended, and loaned both the latest 
 RBW catalog and *Just Ride.* A hatchet and some camping bits are likely 
 to be ordered soon. 
  Is there a component percentage or a ratio of parts by mass that 
 determine how Rivvy a bike is? Now, I'm sure I can call myself an iBOB, but 
 as Google Groups go, the tone here is more comfortable. No one will quibble 
 if I lurk or occasionally suggest that if Riv describes a hunk-O-cheese as 
 a good thing to put in a Sackville pannier, then cheese should be On Topic, 
 but am I a Riv Owner? Not exactly, but I'd like to think that if I mailed a 
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[RBW] Re: Travel to SFO / RBW: Food Tips?

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Ritual Coffee  http://www.ritualroasters.com/
Tacolicious  http://tinyurl.com/kwox7gf
Both are on Valencia Street, San Francisco.
Best,
Larry

On Wednesday, June 18, 2014 3:35:39 PM UTC-4, Frank wrote:

 Taking the boys to San Francisco (staying in Union Square) for 5 days. 
 Will BART to RBW / RBBH most certainly, but am looking for local coffee and 
 food recommendations in SFO and Berkley as well. We love Portland, live in 
 Seattle, and the kids are adventurous and open to everything. Any tips 
 would be greatly appreciated; I've come to trust the taste profiles on this 
 list a lot more than those on Yelp, et. al. 

 Thanks in advance!

 Frank


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[RBW] Re: Heart's broken, Hunq headbadge fell off.

[LF]

e m b r a c eB e a u s a g e 
L

On Tuesday, April 29, 2014 8:14:17 PM UTC-4, Marc Irwin wrote:

 Riding down the MTP this afternoon there was an ominous clanketyclank 
 clank. I found my Hunqapillar headbadge lying beneath my feet.  What is the 
 glue-du-jour for sticking it back on?  I will make whatever sacrifice is 
 necessary and spare no expense. I love my Hunqapillar.  

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[RBW] Re: Fold Away Bike Workshop

[LF]

beautiful.
thanks,
L

On Monday, April 28, 2014 2:51:01 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote:

 A few folks asked about what my “fold away” bike workshop looks like. 
 Well, it now has the $5 bike work lift installed, so I’m all set to work on 
 drivetrains now (good thing since my new one arrives today via UPS!) Grin.

 Here is the bike life. Everything else fits in a tool box and goes on a 
 shelf. Works great and cleans up easily. 
 https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/14072951803/

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[RBW] Re: Contemplating 1 x 9 drivetrain

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Patrick my friend,
Not exactly to the point, but I think 7-speed rear clusters are at the 
pinacle of bike gear technology. They are more forgiving when shifting, 
last longer, have wider chains. Simple and practical! A nice wide range 2X7 
 Roll on!
Best,
Larry

On Tuesday, April 8, 2014 9:45:03 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote:

 I am contemplating whether to go 1 x 9 or 2 x 9 with my drive train. here 
 is the gear ration range comparison:

 In gain ratios:

 Current range (excluding my big ring, which I rarely use and will be 
 dropping):
 1.5 - 6

 1 x 9 (28 x 12-36)
 1.6 - 4.7

 2 x 9 (24/36 x 12-36)
 1.3 - 6

 I don’t really need lower than 1.5, and I am unsure how the drop to 4.7 
 from 6 translates to speed loss. On flat or gradual descents, I suspect I 
 would miss those upper gears. Can anyone provide their wisdom here?

 I am asking the question because I want to go as simple as is practical. 
 I’d love to go with the 36t on a 1x set up, but it would add significantly 
 to the number of hills i’m walking, especially when bikepacking. Perhaps 
 going with a 30 or 32t 1x set up is the way to go? I will no doubt get 
 stronger and the loss may not be a big deal with that. But then it’s better 
 to lose gears on the upper range and coast more, and enjoy the ride on the 
 climbs without killing myself.

 All wisdom deeply appreciated.

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 Patrick

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Re: [RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

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Patrick,
I like the ikea double-wall stainless (steel is real) espresso cups. I 
think they are made in Turkey.  Don't know if Ikea still sells them. They 
are 2 for ten bucks on ebay ... 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/321361753868?lpid=82.
Best
Larry

On Thursday, March 27, 2014 8:25:48 AM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote:

 Thank you, Matthew, for that fantastic review of the Lido 2. It is on our 
 wish list.

 The Aeropress and Hario Slim grinder arrived yesterday. Holy smokes! The 
 Aeropress makes a wonderful strong shot of almost espresso. The Slim 
 grinder without the catch bin and with a couple of rubber bands fits 
 directly into the Aeropress and does a fine grind very well in a very 
 compact package. The whole family down to our 1 year old loves their coffee 
 strong (all decaf).

 Can anyone recommend a good travel espresso cup? Wide enough to receive 
 the Aeropress on top?  I prefer made in the USA and it needs to be hearty 
 stuff. I've searched and not found much satisfactory.

 With abandon,
 Patrick


 On Monday, March 24, 2014 9:06:43 AM UTC-6, Matthew J wrote:

 Sure.  Been thinking about filing a report but with my second grader 
 attention span every time I come here I get distracted.

 First, this is definitely not a travel grinder.  Rather it is a handsome, 
 heavy duty professional grade grinder that just happens to eschew the power 
 grid in favor of a little elbow grease.  

 Lido arrived assembled and ready to use.  Quality is very high.  The 
 brushed stainless steel and glass components look very good.  The look fits 
 right in with my modern kitchen.  If you have a more traditional kitchen 
 you may want to keep it in a cabinet when not in use.  

 The grinder burs are steel and easily the size of what you find in most 
 heavy duty home electric burr grinders.  The first few times I used it 
 spinning the handle was a little difficult.  This is consistent with the 
 manual which says the steel burs require a break in period before optimal 
 grinding ease.  Three weeks in grinding is much more smooth.  I expect it 
 will get even easier as I continue to use.  A big plus with the larger size 
 than Hario and similar grinders is you have to twist it less.

 Lido has infinite settings from very fine to coarse.  Changing setting is 
 easy.  There are two stainless steel rings.  A large one that adjusts the 
 burs and a smaller lock ring.  First grind I set it at the OE recommended 
 setting for pour over.  This turned out to be somewhat too coarse for the 
 beans I use anyway.  I made some micro adjustments the next few grinds 
 until I had it just right.  Saturday I bought some different beans (new 
 Brasil harvest is showing up at local stores) that required some 
 adjustments.  Making the micro adjustments is easy.

 One thing I might want to change is the glass grind catch jar.  With 
 winter's low humidity hanging around there is a lot of static.  The ground 
 coffee clings to the side of the jar something fierce.  The glass is thick. 
  Still, I fear I will manage to break it.  It would be nice to have a 
 stainless jar, although the look would be a little less clean.

 I fully expect the Lido will outlive me.  It is meant for the coffee nut. 
  If you are one of us, highly recommended.

 On Sunday, March 23, 2014 7:46:41 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote:

 Matthew,

 Would you mind sharing a report of your experience with the Lido 2 so 
 far? My wife is thinking it makes sense as our home grinder, in large part 
 because the reports I've read say it is much smoother and easier to 
 operate, and less fiddly than the Hario et al. (though at 3 pounds and 12 
 tall x 3 wide I won't be taking it on the bike -- I'm thinking the Hario 
 mini with rubber bands so it fits directly into an Aeropress for that).

 With abandon,
 Patrick

 On Thursday, March 6, 2014 7:51:38 AM UTC-7, Matthew J wrote:

 A good electric grinder will easily cost several hundred dollars. 
  Commercial grinders go neat $1k if not over.

 I much prefer a manual as personally I would rather not use electricity 
 if there is a feasible alternative.  The problem with many of the less 
 expensive manual grinders is they either cannot adjust or if they do it is 
 more rube goldberg than what you get with a good electric.  Adjusting the 
 level of grind is important if you brew coffee in different ways as well 
 as 
 experiment with the type of beans and roast.

 The Lido in concept will have the same precise grind control one gets 
 from the high end grinders without using electricity.  I just wish the 
 darn 
 things would come in stock so I can try one out.

 On Wednesday, March 5, 2014 9:42:48 PM UTC-6, David Banzer wrote:

 For folks that like lighter roast coffees, a blade grinder just simply 
 doesn't provide anywhere near a consistent grind. Will a blade grinder 
 work 
 to make a cup of coffee? Absolutely. Some folks, myself included, will 
 tell 
 you that's better cup of coffee can be made with a consistent 

[RBW] Re: Coffee questions

[LF]

Patrick ... You are ready for the iBob's of the coffee world -- coffeegeek: 
http://coffeegeek.com/
Best,
Larry


  

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[RBW] Re: Grant on tires

[LF]

Best Tire depends on what type of riding you do, how much total weight 
you are pedaling, how much you mind flats, and personal preference. A 160# 
randonnair on a light weight bike might prefer a different tire than a 200# 
commuter/ occasional off roader on a country bike. It's also a challenge 
to separate out best from a functional point of view, and the identity 
issues intractable from our buying choices.
Best,
Larry

On Friday, March 14, 2014 5:59:31 AM UTC-7, stevef wrote:

 Interesting encapsulation of Grant's preference for beefier tires.  (vs 
 the supple casing, light racy tires Jan espouses)  From the RBW website 
 description of a Conti tire:

 ...It has a good, stiff sidewall for reduced flex and fatigue, and for 
 more support should you ever have to ride it dead flat. Wire bead. Combo 
 tread. Mounts easily and as straight as an arrow, with no massaging out the 
 bumps...

 Steve


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[RBW] Re: Grant's Overseas Trip - What do you want?

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I prefer being surprised.
Best,
Larry

On Tuesday, March 11, 2014 1:53:30 PM UTC-7, Larry H wrote:

 So what cool bike parts does everyone want Grant to bring back from 
 Japan/Taiwan/wherever else he was going?


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[RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

[LF]

Deacon, my friend, you are also ready for coffee geek: 
http://coffeegeek.com/.
My $.02 -- if you want the best grind for your buck, it's difficult to 
better than a Haro slim mini hand grinder http://tinyurl.com/qasubor (good 
combo with aeropress)  for bikepacking AND a Baratza Encore for home 
http://tinyurl.com/mhyzbup. 
Read Coffeegeek for more information. Maybe we could start a barefoot 
coffee forum?
Best,
Larry

On Tuesday, March 4, 2014 9:54:25 AM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote:

 What coffee grinder do you recommend? Two uses:

 — Home
 — Bikepacking
 (This one was mentioned by someone as fitting inside the Aeropress: 
 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0044ZA066/ref=s9_simh_gw_p79_d0_i3?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DERpf_rd_s=center-2pf_rd_r=12CYT1TWETYTZZ7PMY48pf_rd_t=101pf_rd_p=1688200382pf_rd_i=507846)

 It’s interesting. I’m discovering fresh swiss water decaf coffee well 
 brewed (which I learned how to do through this group — thank you!) helps my 
 brain in a way similar to the way dark chocolate does (we make our own to 
 get it dark enough without stuff that messes me up). So I’m planning on 
 making coffee on trips now, and there is a vast difference between fresh 
 found and even day old ground, which I can now taste because I am brewing 
 it well. And I don’t even have the Aeropress yet. Grin.

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 Patrick

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[RBW] Re: Favorite Bike Build-up 'Secret'

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 Favorite two tricks ...

1) from Heavy Metal Bikes, San Francisco ... favorite treatment for cable 
ends is to heat them with a small butane torch (or cigarette lighter) and 
melt on a mardi gras bead ... prevents fraying, looks great!
2) from Jobst Brandt, wreckBike ... cut pieces of reflective tape so they 
fit between the spokes, then place 5 or 6 in a row ... then do the same 
with the rim of the other wheel ... safety, randoneer style.

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[RBW] Re: Winter cycling pants

[LF]

Clay,
It would be helpful to understand why  in what way your knees are bum. 
 My sore knee pain, etc went away after a year or so of wearing barefoot 
running shoes, daily stretches, and general kindness to my lower 
extremities. YMMV

Here in New England, after years of often successful trial and error, I've 
settled on layering on cold days. (I agree with those who think cycling 
knees need covering below 65 degrees.
On the bottom, I like some combination of: patagonia capilene midweight 
long underwear (it comes in 4 weights, is stink resistant, is very durable, 
cleans and dries quickly  easily. I switched from wool -- fussier to 
clean, less durable.), nylon hiking pants or denim pants,  rainlegs for 
windbreaker (http://tinyurl.com/nhu3ovo).
L.


On Friday, October 4, 2013 11:55:35 AM UTC-4, Clayton wrote:

 I have bum knees and the cold is locking them up. I am looking for 
 recommendations for winter bicycling pants that are warm, water resistant, 
 wind proof and have a full set of pockets. I'd like them to look like 
 pants, not tights. Cheap would be nice. Right now, I have taken to wearing 
 ACE knee wraps around my jeans. Not very comfy, but they do leave 
 interesting wrinkles on my skin. I have been looking at softshell pants at 
 Columbia and REI, but the price kinda makes me choke. I am hoping someone 
 here has come up with an economical solution? Thanks in advance for your 
 collective wisdom.
 Clay


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[RBW] Re: Help needed from the collective mind.

[LF]

It may be heresy ... and I'm just sayin ... not speaking from experience 
... but ... whadja think of a (recum) bent?
L

On Thursday, August 29, 2013 2:36:24 PM UTC-4, Clayton wrote:

 I just got back from my Nerve doctor, a Physiatrist, pain specialist...I 
 have had four total carpal tunnel surgeries. Three on my hands and one 
 ulnar nerve relocation in my left elbow. The results from my latest nerve 
 conduction study show that I have rather bad nerve damage in my left elbow 
 that is permanent. Riding antagonizes the pain and numbness. I ride a 
 Rivendell Atlantis and it has been pretty much my only bike for the past 20 
 years or so. I run a White Brothers suspension seatpost, B-17 saddle, 2.2 
 wide tires at 40 psi, 100mm dirtdrop stem at max extension and woodchipper 
 bars. I wear gel gloves and use brooks handlebar tape. I see two options. 
 Sell my Atlantis (oh God NO!) and buy a 29er with a front suspension fork 
 or full suspension (I have a bad back and have had multiple back surgeries) 
 or run my air pressure at 20psi with ridiculously fat handlebar padding.  I 
 have very little weight on my hands as the *bottoms of the drops are 
 level or higher than my saddle*. I have tried flat bars, bike fits, 
 noodles, alt bars etc. The wood chippers are the most comfy so far. Does 
 anyone have any experience with numb hands and cyclist palsy? I am counting 
 on the collective mind...P.S. I have been a race team mechanic, a racers 
 coach and managed bike shops, so I am somewhat knowledgable on bike fit and 
 options. Also I can't ride stooped over due to my back problems, ie; road 
 bike position. Rest isn't an option, because I refuse to own a car (PTSD 
 issues) and the bike is my only transportation. Help? Thanks in advance. 



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[RBW] Re: Cork grips glue suggestions?

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On Thursday, August 8, 2013 12:34:11 AM UTC-4, Michael wrote:

 Hi Y'all,
  
 Getting ready to put cork grips on my Albas and was wondering what 
 everyone uses and how long you have to wait after applying to ride on them. 
 Thanks for the info.


Michael,
I found great success with a HOT GLUE GUN.  The trick is to squirt some hot 
glue into the grip, then put it straight on to the handlebar.  If you twist 
the grip, the bond will be too weak. Once the glue dries, you will not be 
able to twist the grip.   This way, if you ever want to remove the cork 
grips, or even use them on a different bike, you can. 
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[RBW] Re: Exceptional Rainwear

[LF]

Patrick,
I had great results with a Burley Rainrider, 
http://www.dirtragmag.com/reviews/burley-rain-rider-jacket  waterproof 
with a good ventilation system. They were pretty popular. The waterproofing 
stopped working as well as it use to, so I hung it up, in favor of a 
Patagonia Torrent shell. I would much prefer the Rainrider, if only the 
waterproofing worked.  I'm going to try treating it with NeverWet 
superhydrophobic  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7is6r6zXFDc and hope for 
the best. I'm optomistic.

Best,
Larry

On Monday, July 15, 2013 5:14:29 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote:

 The post finally arrived from Scotland with my new Hilltrek Cotton Analogy 
 rainwear (single layer Ventile with a fur analogy liner that actively 
 pushes liquid and vapor (not just vapor) out from the jacket. Was the wait 
 (felt nearly as long as waiting for my Hunqapillar) worth it?

 In short, wow. Just did 3 days bikepacking on Pikes Peak with rain about 
 half the time, and some of that was solid deluge. I stayed dry, no matter 
 what I was doing (we stopped short of snorkeling the marshes though). No 
 wet from inside sweat while climbing steep hills, no wet from the rain. 
 Amazing, incredible stuff. Yes, this is a a lot of praise for three days of 
 rain, but I know how well ventile wears so longevity should not be an 
 issue, and the fur liner is the possible wear point. They've only been 
 around for 15 years, so none knows how long they will last. Grin.

 I got the Cansip breeches and Liathach smock. 
 http://www.hilltrek.co.uk/acatalog/Liathach-Cotton-Analogy-Extreme-Smock-.html.
  
 The Liathach (as you can see from photos below), fonts amazing well, allows 
 complete freedom of movement, unzips at the sides for complete range of 
 motion on the bike while still having greater coverage font and rear. The 
 fur analogy never felt wet on the inside. The only moisture I felt was 
 the moments it took my sweat to move from my skin to my wool long sleeve 
 shirt, maybe five minutes paused at the top of a hill, no more sweat, and 
 that's with it raining significantly the whole time. Said wool shirt, dry 
 within minutes at the car. Never felt the need to take it off due to 
 cold/wet wool feeling.

 Amazing stuff. Well worth considering carrying. I would highly recommend 
 the cotton analogy over double ventile -- the active pushing of moisture 
 out of the garment is stunning and effective.

 All previous rainwear I've had would be lucky to be half this good. 
 Amazing. I'm looking forward to abusing them even more on the Colorado 
 Trail Pictures are in the camping album, if you missed seeing that. Here's 
 the link again:
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/sets/72157634656798828/

 With abandon,
 Patrick

 *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org*
 *www.OurHolyConception.org*
  


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[RBW] Re: Homemade basket quick release video is up.

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genius ... pure genius
Thanks,
L

On Wednesday, April 3, 2013 7:54:44 PM UTC-4, clayton wrote:

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[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Supreme sidewall blowout, repairable?

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I've run tires with boots on many bikes, some (speedblends) for quite a 
while. I like to use a piece of flexible plastic, cut from a plastic milk 
bottle, for a boot. I've used superglue on the tear in the sidewall, but it 
dries hard. Something more flexible would be better.  I got a small gash in 
a Pasela (non TG) last week, improvised a boot from the relatively brittle 
plastic top of a DD coffee cup, and rode home. I plan on a better repair. 
Of course, I'll use the milk bottle boot. But ... I'm thinking  barge 
cement, left to dry for long enough, is a worthwhile experiment. 

On Tuesday, March 12, 2013 2:54:42 PM UTC-4, Kai Vierstra wrote:

 So, I've got a newish Schwalbe Supreme in the back that blew out 
 yesterday.  It's got a very clean looking fissure on the sidewall about a 
 half inch long perpendicular to the tire bead.  It was so clean I was 
 wondering if it might be some sort of delamination/error but considering 
 the grossness I ride through everyday I can't make that assumption.  
 Anybody experience this without the possibility of it being from an 
 abrasion?  
 What I'm wondering is if I'm nuts for wanting to try and fix it by 
 laminating something to the inside of the tire.  And if I'm not crazy, what 
 my best adhesive choice would be.  I'm not really bothered by oddities in 
 my ride, a slight bumping that might occur wouldn't bother me that much if 
 I can get the mileage out of the tire that I know it's capable of 
 delivering.  Is it possible?  Will your collective wisdom demand I just get 
 a new tire?  Should I stick to supremes if that's the case?  I got this 
 tire in December because I needed it and I also needed the bump up to $300 
 to get my new custom rafflebike.  My last Supreme had a lot of miles on it 
 and I would often brag that flats were a thing of the past.  Now I'm 
 shaken.  What to do?   Also, I'm relatively poor with hopes of some big 
 purchases in the future for the good of my bike and the world, that's why 
 repair was my first thought.  
 Thanks!
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[RBW] Re: Budget Riv? Still on the horizon?

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On Wednesday, February 20, 2013 11:58:02 AM UTC-5, murphyjrfk wrote:

 Does any one know if the budget riv is still being considered planned 
 anything? I hope so. And sooner rather than later.


With wages  steadily declining, and corporate profits  steadily increasing, 
something has got to give.  We're all hoping for lower cost Rivs  iPhones, 
for champagne on a beer budget.  Man, I'm broke. I got no bread, let me eat 
cake.  Maybe O'bama will ask Grant to fix the economic crisis.

Best,
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[RBW] Re: Retrofitting a 2002 Road Custom - Tektro brakes and fat tires

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On Saturday, October 27, 2012 7:06:21 PM UTC-4, reynoldslugs wrote:

 I should have listened to Grant - when I ordered my Road Standard in 2002 
 (2003?),snip so today, we pulled off the Campagnolo s/p's and replaced 
 them with Tektro 538's, and squeezed in a pair of Schwalbe Kojaks.  GP did 
 a great job specing the bike, 'cuz the Tektros fit fine, and the Kojaks 
 (which measure out at 32 mm) ...


FWIW, I have Pasela 32s with fenders on my older Road Custom.  Jack Brown 
33s fit, but not with fenders. 

Best,
Larry

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[RBW] FS: Sam H., 60cm, Orange canti version

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Got pics?  What is included?  Back channel is fine.
Best, Larry

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[RBW] Now: undies/ was: Long distance clothing choices

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On Wednesday, July 4, 2012 12:21:32 AM UTC-4, Scot Brooks wrote:

 snip The farthest I've gotten is running socks, boat shoes (my all time 
 favorite riding footwear), Exofficio undies, and that's it.  snip


The seams on undies can make them uncomfortable on long rides. I'm 
wondering what styles of Exofficio 
http://www.exofficio.com/products/mens/underwear/bottoms and other brands 
Bobs have like for long distance cycling.

Thanks,
Larry  

 

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[RBW] Gary Taubes in NYT: reviews new pro low carb study

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http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/01/opinion/sunday/what-really-makes-us-fat.html?_r=1src=rechp

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[RBW] Gary Taubes NYT, reviews new pro lo carb study

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http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/01/opinion/sunday/what-really-makes-us-fat.html?_r=1src=rechp

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Re: [RBW] Review of Just Ride.

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On Thursday, June 28, 2012 11:07:23 AM UTC-4, James Warren wrote:

  Grant writes a book to promote something to counteract a prevailing 
 mentality. 


I really enjoyed Just Ride, and all ready gave 5 copies as gifts. 
Probably, there is at least one thing to disagree with for everyone (except 
for Grant). I really enjoyed talking with the author at Harris Cycles book 
signing, liked the way he took the time to make personal contact with each 
and every autograph seeker, and voiced my most vehement objection to his 
words of wisdom. He advises moving the hips to steer the bike; here in New 
England, I learned that it is improper for we men to move our hips in 
public. Just goes to show ...

Best,
Larry

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[RBW] touch up paint: riv custom road, light metallic blue?

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I'm looking for touch up paint for a Joe Bell paint light metallic blue Riv 
Road. IIRC this color was once described as something like if we had a 
classic color, this would be it.   Any suggestions? Thanks, Larry

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[RBW] Re: Grant JUST RIDE at Harris Cyclery June 1

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On Tuesday, May 15, 2012 5:20:52 PM UTC-4, Elton Pope-Lance wrote:

 We're not wanting to miss the party, so we've got Grant Petersen on the 
 docket for a book signing here at Harris in Friday, June 1, from 5-6pm.  

 GREAT. See you then.
Best,
Larry

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[RBW] Re: Cleaning Rims?

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On Saturday, May 12, 2012 6:11:14 PM UTC-4, Zack wrote:

 Any protips for cleaning rims? snip
 what do you guys do to clean up your rims? 

 Kool Stop Continental Brake Pads is what I use. Although any decent brake 
pad will do.
JB, a pro if there ever was one, once advised a nice ride in the rain, and 
some down hill intermittent brake use. The wet road grit does a good job of 
cleaning the rims. Sounds good to me. Quick, get your poncho and head for 
the hills, before the sky clears!

Best,
Larry bike commuting in rainy New England Fieman

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[RBW] Re: Rationalizing a Reduction; Encourage Me

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snip I am seeking encouragement, as well 

 as practical comments on the following reduction ... snip


I think you will be happy with whatever you keep. I know I would be happy 
to ride any of them. 

I'm chiming in to give advice on getting rid of the bikes you want to sell. 
This is a great time of the year to be selling. However, selling takes a 
big effort. If you don't have another job, then trying to get top dollar is 
probably okay.  If you value your time, and would like to have some for 
work, family, riding, friends, here one approach 

View completed eBay sales for what you are selling (or something you feel 
is close) and aim to sell it for 20% less. CL is very time consuming -- 
ans. emails, showing, negotiating a price. It probably can work for such 
nice bikes. If you are selling them at 20% off, you will get motivated 
buyers and less aggravation.  
If you sell them online, such as thru a Google bike group, consider having 
them packed and shipped from an LBS and charge for it what it cost you. 
Unless you are an accomplished packer/shipper, it's probably not worth the 
trouble, and can lead to problems.  Same thing for ebay -- let em go for 
20% less then the going rate, but hope for the best. 

I'll bet you a nickle that you will enjoy biking and life more with fewer 
bikes. A 20% hit is a small price to pay.

Best,
Larry

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[RBW] Re: Specialized Sequoia

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On Wednesday, April 11, 2012 9:37:52 AM UTC-4, Brian Campbell wrote:

 I have an opportunnity to buy a 60cm Specialized Sequoia ($650) in almost 
 new condition. My interweb research has let me know that these bikes have a 
 dedicated following. I was wondering if anyone here has one and could 
 possibly tell me their thoughts about the bike and also, if the price is in 
 the ball park?


I'm a faddist, prone to being fickled with bikes. 

One winter night, after my first ride on a Specialized Sequoia (mid 80s?), 
I turned to the owner and said, Dan, this is the nicest bike I ever rode. 
A few years later, he gave it to me. It rode it for 5-6 years as a fendered 
fixie, pretty much daily, preferring it to my other bikes. My friend Phil 
bought one new back in the day, and continues to favor it, dreams of taking 
it on a trans-continental tour. Those Sequoias have a following, and I read 
that the guy who designed them is manufacturing them again. (Someone on the 
list undoubtedly knows the details.)  

I'm done with fixies for a while, and now like riding a RED mid 1980s 
Pinarello Trevisio with Jack Brown greens. Great on trails and on the 
road.  During fender weather, I like the Rivendell Custom Road or the 
Univega triple butted comfort bike, set up with a huge front rack.  

If you have your heart set on a 1980s steel Sequoia, I guess it's worth 
$650, and certainly is cheaper than a brand new equivalent bike. It might 
benefit from some TLC: perhaps new cables all around (cable technology has 
improved in the last 30 years), new rubber, repacking and/or replacing the 
bearings all around, saddle, pedals.) Me, I'm more of a bargain hunter. I'd 
find something great for half that much, or less, on CL. Plus, yard sale 
season is blossoming here in New England. The $5 yard sale pink Univega (60 
cm) sport touriing bike I got last year rides much like the Sequoia. I 
stopped riding it after a crash, but will getting it going again soon. Just 
found a nice Campagnolo front wheel to replace the tacoed one.

Best,
Larry


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

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On Saturday, March 31, 2012 6:50:24 PM UTC-4, charlie wrote:

 I just purchased a snip two person tent and
 It lists the weight at about 4 lbs. 14 oz. snip should return it and 
 look at something else.


Charlie,
I havn't used BigAgnes tents. Taking a page out of Kent's Tour Divide Race 
book, I really like tarptents -- the products  the 
business.http://www.tarptent.com/index.html. One of their 2-person 
tarptents ,the squal 2, weighs 2 lbs. 2oz, and cost $250. I've inspired 
some biking friends to get tarptents, and, so far, they've been unanimous 
in their high praise for tarptent products. 
Best,
Larry

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[RBW] Re: Pricing Advice on Romulus

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On Monday, March 19, 2012 1:23:05 PM UTC-4, Kwabbott wrote:

 I have an early Romulus (RM029) ... I am trying to 
 get an idea of the value before I list it, snip


Kevin,
search completed eBay sales to estimate comps. If you want to sell it 
quickly, ask 20% less. If you want top $$$,, put it in as good condition as 
you can, and try to sell it here or on CL.  Happy 1st day o'spring. gdday 2 
sella bike.
Larry 

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[RBW] Re: Jack Browns vs. Pasela vs. ??

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On Tuesday, March 13, 2012 5:20:35 PM UTC-4, JL wrote:

 Hello All, 

 I am interested in some reviews... snip

  
If you believe Jan Heine's bicycle tire studies, rider experience is a poor 
measure of rolling resistance and tire efficiency. I'm a believer. 
Nonetheless, there's plenty to be said for what it feels like to ride a 
bike, for the rider's perception.  Unless you are racing, the experience is 
probably more important than the actual tire efficiency. I like the feel of 
Paselas (non TG) and of Jack Browns (green).  

My mind likes to wander on good rides, and so at various times I feel like 
I'm riding with bike eFriends -- Sheldon, Kent, Grant, Jan, Tyler, Andrew, 
Jobst, Patrick, Fast Eddy, Smokin' Phil, Fred, Disco Stu, and you -- and I 
am usually just in a dream world, not with them in reality. 

When I ride Paselas, I smile with Jan, knowing I'm getting the most for my 
money, a good ride that's hard to beat. When I ride JBs, I wink over at 
Grant, enjoying a great ride, and thanking my friend for all his hard work 
and good advice. But then again, sometimes I just like slogging along with 
Kent on a heavy kevlar tire, getting there in just about the same amount of 
time, and with not one flat all winter long. The stock pile of Avocet Roads 
is sadly gone.

Best,
Larry 
 




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[RBW] Re: Zipper fix or replacement advice?

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Zipper repair kit to the rescue *http://tinyurl.com/87tnr77.  These kits 
commonly live  wilderness hikers' back packs, and for good reason.

Best Larry
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[RBW] Re: Anyone Regret Selling a Bike?

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On Saturday, December 31, 2011 12:47:24 AM UTC-5, Mattt  trepidatiously 
pondered:

 snip will I in a few years change my cycling routine and have a need 
 for the Quickbeam?


I say:
Life is unpredictable, filled with surprises, some of them quite pleasant.
I've regretted getting rid of things, including bicycles, but more and more 
delight in less and less.
You could find a good answer to your question by pondering it while 
cleaning out your most cluttered closet.

Best,
Larry

 

  


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[RBW] Re: How Much Difference Would Different Wheels/Tires Make

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On Friday, August 5, 2011 5:57:02 PM UTC-4, Solomander wrote:

 I have an AHH snip I wouldn't mind it if the bike was a bit quicker- 
 especially on hills. snip  What do you think?


It's all about the engine. Usually, jettisoning some weight from the 
mid-section of the engine will help the most. Given what your current set up 
is, tire RR and wheel weight are very minor factors. 
Best,
Larry

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[RBW] Re: Was gonna buy a Riv but didnt...

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I have a Custom Rivendell Road and got a Panasonic at a yard sale (pics to 
follow) instead of another Rivendell because the 61cm pink Panasonic was 
extremely cheap, fit me, makes a good commuter bike, and  I like to tinker. 
 Of course, I'll rivendellize the Panasonic.  If I were going to purchase 
a new bike, I'd probably buy a Rivendell, from Harris.  I appreciate what I 
have learned from Rivendell, and like the folks there. 

Best,
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[RBW] Re: Removing crud, grime dirt from gum brake hoods?

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On Friday, June 24, 2011 4:59:44 PM UTC-4, S.Cutshall wrote:

 Title speaks the truth. 
 Gum rubber is fresh (vs. dried, cracking or rotting) so... any ideas? 

 Thanks Much! 

 -Scott,

 
I've done okay cleaning old intact grimy shimano white brake hoods by 
removing them from the brakes, soaking in hot water with dishwasher 
detergent, followed by scrubbing with a brush.  Once the brake hoods are 
dried/ cracked, I've salvaged them by wrapping them with electrical tape, 
and eventually ordered replacements. 
Here in New England, I prefer Sam Adams to IPA.

Best,
Larry

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[RBW] Re: On cork and shellac...

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On Monday, June 20, 2011 1:34:54 PM UTC-4, Jack wrote:

 If I put on some cork grips and shellac them Thursday night, will they be 
 dry enough to ride early Saturday morning? 

 
YES.

Shellac dries quickly to the touch, but takes longer to fully cure.  I like 
several coats. You can apply two coats Thurs night if you go by the accepted 
rules, many more if you take my casual approach. It probably takes a week 
for shellac to completely cure, but I've ridden the next day (in the New 
England summer) with no problem. 

 I use a hot glue gun to attach cork grips to handlebars.  I heat the 
handlebars with a heat gun (hair dryer will do), squirt hot glue into a 
grip, and slide it on. DO NOT TWIST the cork grip, it will reduce the bond. 
Then do the other grip. Let it cool. I figure I can remove the grips intact 
with a heat gun if I ever want to.

Best,
Larry

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[RBW] Re: Freewheels and Rivendell - Where We Started

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I stuck with freewheels, until Sheldon convinced me otherwise, while 
discussing which rear hub to use for a Raleigh Twenty build (7 gears)  ... 
Something he pronounced  definitively about less stress and strain on the 
bearings with a cassette.  I took it on faith. Personally, I never noticed a 
difference. I also never knowingly rode a freewheel bike with more than 7 
gears. I like to think that with 7 or less gears, it's all the same; with 8 
or more gears cassettes are helpful.
Best,
Larry drive trains with 7 rear gears are the height of bicycle technology 
Fieman

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[RBW] inspirational wheelchairs: RBW charity

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RBW is now supporting two charities: The Fistula Foundation  Whirlwind 
Wheelchair. I work in a rehabilitation hospital, and have observed the 
relatively poor technology and repairability of our wheelchairs. I find 
Whirlwind Wheelchairs inspirational, from  social and a technological 
perspectives. Have a look: 

*youtube: http://tinyurl.com/5tszydg*

*Whirlwind web site: http://tinyurl.com/5v6w83p*

Best,
Larry

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[RBW] Riv Custom Road report: upgrade to 7-speed friction shifting

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It took three years, or so, to set up the classic blue Rivendell Road
Custom.
http://tinyurl.com/28hn6fs
Mostly, preference for a fixed-gear mid-80s Sequoia, a perfectly messy
garage, and it being sorta okay as it was, slowed me down.

I purchased it from a too disgruntled iBob.  He had three Rivs for
sale; couldn't get them to fit his long torso comfortably.  Oddly,
this bike came with a too short for normal-torso-me Salsa stem.  Also
had ti eggbeater pedals, pretty narrow handlebars, campag brifters
with 9-speed Centaur drivetrain, wireless computer w/cadence; no
wheels, no saddle.

I didn't take to brifters, asked about them on iBob, was assured by
Sheldon that pretty much only people who hadn't tried brifters
preferred friction shifting.  I gave them a fair trial, before I
upgraded to 7-speed friction shifting. Each to their own.

I cleaned the garage last summer and fixed a few bikes, finishing the
Riv Nov. 28, 2010:  36 spoke wheels (mavic hubs, MA2 and Torelli
Master rims) with Pasela 28s, VO fenders, B-17, technomic stem,
Noodles w/ tape  twine, 7-speed friction shifting w/ Suntour barCons,
grip kings, Nitto front rack  Wald basket, bell.  Ditched the cycle
computer.

I went for a brisk New England seashore November ride.  The frame fits
just fine.  The bike is comfy.  The drive train shifts smoothly 
accurately.  It's much quicker and easier to shift chain rings with
friction shifting, replacing the wild multiple flapping brifter
motions with a short, direct, efficient barCon movement. My hands rest
more comfortably on the hoods; brifters always felt awkward, too big.
The Paselas provide good shock absorption.  It’s a Riv Road, riding
better than a Dream.

Best,
Larry

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[RBW] Re: Riv Custom Road report: upgrade to 7-speed friction shifting

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On Nov 28, 1:59 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
 And now it's officially perfect!

 David,
thanks and thanks for selecting the Flickr photo as a favorite.
Best,
Larry

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[RBW] Re: Tent suggestions

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 Indeed, the Tarptents are very nice. SNIIP

Wholeheartedly agree.  GREAT TENTS, GREAT COMPANY.  I've been using a
discontinued model (the Squall  IIRC, single person version) of the
tarptent for 3 years. Works well. Light weight, quick to set up, does
a good job of keeping my dry in the wet, good ventilation.

Best,
Larry

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[RBW] Re: B17 vs Team Pro... any direct comparison wisdom?

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On Sep 11, 5:39 pm, Thomas Lynn Skean thomaslynnsk...@comcast.net
wrote:
 Hi!
 snip I decided to simply
 use a B17 to begin with. I like it fine. But I wonder if a Team Pro
 would be even better.

Thomas,
I like the B17s better than the old Team Pro's for longer rides.
YMMV.  See if you can borrow one. BTW, I also like WTB saddles such as
the rocket V.
Best,
Larry

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[RBW] Re: This retro thing has gone too far

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On Jul 25, 9:41 am, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote:
 On the way to work this morning I passed a guy, on a normally busy
 road, riding with a Skid Lid!

 Yikes!  snip

Mike,
For those of us not cool enough to know what you are dissin' here's a
link (I had to look it up):
http://tinyurl.com/365hnza
For one of the all time best scientific articles on (perhaps OT)
helmets,  I like the MIT study: On the Effectiveness of Aluminium
Foil Helmets: An Empirical Study
http://tinyurl.com/89v8h.
Best,
Larry


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[RBW] Re: Please help me wrap my head around this

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On Jul 15, 5:47 pm, d2mini d2creat...@gmail.com wrote:

 I currently have noodle bars on my homer commuter, 42cm width. My
 commute is about 12.5 miles each way and sometimes they can get a bit
 uncomfortable. I spend all my time on the tops.

Hi,
I agree with those who suspect that your uncomfortability is a fit
issue.  Some pics might help.
Are your handlebars at saddle height? What kind of tires on both
bikes?

Best,
Lary

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[RBW] Re: Fendering the 'un-fenderable'

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snip  I cannot fit fenders under the sidepull
 brakes with the 32mm tires I run.snip
 I recall that someone had come up with the idea to cut the
 fender in two to bypass the brake bridge, and then joined the sections
 in some clever way that I can't recall. ..

I created a wrap-around  out of plumbers-tape http://tinyurl.com/
354dp4e so that I was able to cut the fender at the brake bridge, and
join the two halves, without running a fender under the brake.  I used
it for a couple of years before I upgraded to narrower tires and a
standard fender.  During the winter, the brake kept on getting gunked
up and sticky. The normal fender also protects the brake.

So my $0.02 -- just use tires that will fit under a normal fender.

Best,
Larry

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[RBW] Re: homemade bag loops???

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On Apr 30, 8:03 am, jpp paste...@notes.udayton.edu wrote:

snip

 Has anyone ever homemade bag loops for a saddle??  ..

Um, atlernately, there is always the 'boat cleat trick' ... as
featured on youtube:
http://tinyurl.com/2g2wtc3

Best,
Larry

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[RBW] Re: homemade bag loops???

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On Apr 30, 2:24 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
 The best, IMO, tho' it might rattle.

 Where can I find boat cleats? (I live in Albuquerque; not exactly a
 seaport.)

Patrick,
My good friend, Google, has a lead on a few. But, should we go with
the traditional pro-Luddite brass or chrome, aero feather weight
Aluminum, or cheap and light nylon?  Patrick, my frugal e-friend, I'll
bet you a Sam Adams we go for the nylon.

Best,
Larry

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[RBW] Re: Silver Hupe love

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On Apr 5, 5:21 pm, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote:
 I had the same problem with mine.  Definitely suggest wrapping some cloth bar 
 tape around the stays before mounting the Hupe.

 --Eric
 cloth,even shellacked, will not offer full protection from a silver
hupe. I know from experience.  Maybe a few layers of inner tube will
do the trick?  That said, I love my silver hupe.  It allows me to use
the same bike for commuting, shopping,and club rides.  easy on/ easy
off. Make a bike more versatile.  I carried such heavy loads on mine
that it bent.  I'm going to do my best  to bend it back.

Silver hupe on back, Wald Quick Release http://www.waldsports.com/
index.cfm/wald114basket.html on front -- for getting the most  out of
one bike.

Best,
Larry

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[RBW] Re: front bag with bar-end shifters?

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On Mar 31, 12:55 am, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
 Larry, I use a Berthoud HB bag supported by a Mark's rack on my Hilsen
 with BE shifters and it works fine.

Mike,
Thanks much. Very nice bike.

Best,
Larry

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[RBW] front bag with bar-end shifters?

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I'm upgrading a 61cm Riv Custom from 9-speed brifters to 7-speed
friction shifting.  Plan to set it up with Nitto mini front rack,
decaleur, Ostrich handlebar bag.  I notice many bike with similar set-
ups use downtube shifters.

I'm considering bar-end shifters, and wondering ...
will the front bag interfere with cable routing?

P.S.  Anyone in the market for a Campag 9-speed drive-train and
brakes?

Best,
Larry

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[RBW] Re: What would you pay for a used custom?

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SNIP
 What do you think the resale value of a used $3000 custom riv frameset
 is?

I own a  Riv Custom  bicycle (Joe  Joe), purchased without wheels
from an iBob.  It is priceless, and not for sale.  I enjoy riding a
work of art. When I'm done with it, I hope it becomes a family
heirloom.

The original owner, IMO, suffered from princess and the pea
syndrome; he sold a bunch of Rivs that he couldn't get comfortable on,
and then flamed the basic design of Riv bikes.  He simply set it up
wrong for him.  Get a good bike, in the right fit ballpark, and you
can make it as comfortable as is possible -- with seat, stem, and
handlebar adjustments.

Same with my Sheldon-assist Raleigh-Twenty build. It's priceless.

The used market is quite variable.  Best advice:  try to buy low and
sell high.   The resale value varies according to what the whims of
the market at the moment.

An early (1996-7)  50 cm Waterford built Custom Riv complete bike with
26 wheels sold this past Feb. on e-bay for $1000.  IF a 58-61 cm
complete bike with 700c wheels, is offered for sale in May  who
knows what the value will be?  Many e-bay sellers have been very
surprised with the sale price of their items.

Best,
Larry

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[RBW] Re: What's a good way to dispose of cf bike forks?

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On Mar 8, 1:39 pm, jinxed hbcl...@yahoo.com wrote:
 Bottle openers!!

 A while back we would make a set of bottle openers out of warranty/
 crashed/bent fork blades.   snip

Eureka!!!  That's it.

Thanks much.

Best,
Larry

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[RBW] sending my carbon fork to the dump

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OK. I'm convinced by Grant's 3/6 carbon bashing in Rivendell
News.  The carbon fork in my used parts bin is going to the dump,
where it belongs.  Thanks Grant.
Best,
Larry

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[RBW] What's a good way to dispose of cf bike forks? (was ... snip carbon fork to the dump)

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On Mar 7, 3:09 pm, Beth H periwinkle...@yahoo.com wrote:
 DON'T send that carbon fork to the dump!
 Carbon fiber parts don't break down in a way that's healthy.
 It's like watching a Corvette crash; all shards and fibers, something
 to be swept away while wearing a construction safety mask. Seriously.
 Instead, consider shellacking it and turning it into art.
 And send pictures.
 Cheers --Beth
..
I reply:

Beth,

Ah, the best way to dispose of CF?  It's a real problem. My impulse to
send it to the dump has drawbacks. The stuff doesn't break down.

If I recycle it (with or without the CF vs. steel fork fight), it
could conceivably be recycled into another CF bicycle fork, with the
cheaper price of recycled CF bringing the fork to a more attractive
price point. ...  a small group of pioneering carbon fiber recyclers
believes it is not only possible, but probable that reclaimed carbon
fiber can be sold at a significantly lower-than-virgin but still
profitable price and expect market opportunities to expand as their
recycling technologies are further refined and perfected. One such
firm is Adherent Technologies (Albuquerque, N.M.), which says that
demand for chopped and milled carbon fiber is growing as carbon fiber
is used in greater quantities outside the aerospace market, especially
in applications where cost savings associated with fiber reuse are
overcoming initial resistance to “recycled” materials.
http://www.compositesworld.com/articles/carbon-fiber-life-beyond-the-
landfill

If I were a better tinkerer, I could turn it into a wheel truing
stand.  Getting it to work for truing rear wheels would be quite a
hack.

Your suggestion to turn it into art is a good one. Maybe  I could turn
it into a warning piece of art friends don't let friend's ride CF
forks ... with some pics or anecdotes along with it. I doubt my LBS
would be willing to exhibit it, but it would be controversial.

 I've got plenty of undone projects as is. Ah time to
contemplate ...
What is a good quick and effecient way to dispose of a CF bike fork?
All suggestions welcome.

Best,
Larry





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[RBW] a tour inside the brooks saddle factory

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From: Wired magazine:

Have you ever wondered how a bike saddle is made? It just plops out
of a replicator or something, right? If that seat is a handcrafted
Brooks saddle, then the answer is “no.” Gadget Lab reader Graham Glen
was lucky enough to get a tour of the Brooks factory in Smethwick (in
the West Midlands in England), and he snapped some photos of the
goings-on there, which he has very generously allowed us to use here.

The thing that strikes me is the simplicity of the process. Metal
parts are stamped out and heat-treated, flat pieces of leather are
soaked and then formed in molds and the parts are all assembled by
hand. After seeing how much work goes into a single bike seat, these
famously expensive saddles start to look cheap. Follow along for a
tour of the factory ...

http://tinyurl.com/y8foxys


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Larry

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[RBW] Re: Helmets save lives.

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On Dec 30, 4:36 pm, James Dinneen jfxdinn...@yahoo.com wrote:
 If we do this early and get it out of the way, does that mean that Spring 
 will come early?
 Jim D. Snow-bound in Massachusetts and looking forward to a good fight 
 over helmets

Hi Jim,

No telling, the definitive research is yet to be done. The only local
scientific article on helmets I could find is from MIT, and not
specifically about bicycle helmets.  *On the Effectiveness of
Aluminium Foil Helmets: An Empirical Study* by Ali Rahimi, Ben Recht ,
Jason Taylor,  Noah Vawter  can be found here: http://
people.csail.mit.edu/rahimi/helmet/.

Best,
Larry

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[RBW] Re: Helmets save lives.

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On Dec 28, 10:55 pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
 On Mon, Dec 28, 2009 at 10:46 PM, manueljohnacosta
 please don't start a helmet debate. I do not know the rule on this but let's 
 just skip it.
 please?
 -sv

Seth,

There is no official rule on the start of helmet wars.  Traditionally,
late January to mid-February is prime time.  However, anytime after
the winter solstice holidays, and before Spring is acceptable. This
post may be an early sign of the much anticipated 2010 game.

Best,
Larry

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[RBW] Re: Cold weather commuting clothing?

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On Dec 6, 11:18 pm, kent broken.cy...@gmail.com wrote:
 The standard cold weather equation is snip.  What do you wear on top in the 
 cold and/or wet?

I am a year round commuter, a little north of Boston. For the top I
use:  a light-weight wool sweater or two as a base layer, a marmot
wind shirt as a mid layer, a Burley Rain-Rider (no longer made) as an
outer layer. The Burley has lots of zippers and vents (very long arm
pit vents, breast vents, rear vent).  Some combination of layering and
venting works for me. For the bottom I like Ibex (wool, with a
windshield) knee warmers under nylon pants (the kind that look pretty
much like normal pants).

Foregoing clipless pedals and shoes, in favor of regular leather shoes
and wool socks, makes winter cycling much more enjoyable.

When the temperatures go much below 20 with a brisk wind, my rides are
minimal.  Although, I did show off by comfortably cycling to last
year's Beach Bluff Cycling Club New Year's Eve party, during a very
cold and windy blizzard.

Best,
Larry

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[RBW] Re: It's a race: Rivendell vs AntBike

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snip I have ordered a Bombadil spec'ed
 out almost exclusively from the Riv catalog and my wife has ordered a
 custom Boston Roadster from AntBikeMike snip

 Anyone want to place bets on who has a bike in hand first?

FWIW, AntBikeMike seems a very nice guy and a Rivendell fan.  I ran
into him at a Revolution soccer game a few years ago.  He was wearing
a Rivendell cap.  We talked about the virtues of Rivendell, and he
invited me to an open house at Ant.

It's hardly a fair contest, as a well constructed lugged frame takes
lots longer to build then a lugless one.

Best,
Larry
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[RBW] Re: Riv geometry and clipless

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 clipless for a short ride = ankle tenderness inside of leg, usually one, but
 sometimes both legs.
 same bike, just pedals switched to road pedals and toe clips, same ride = no
 pain.

 I think this pain/tenderness is caused by the restriction of motion that
 these pedals have - I am somehow repeating the same movement over and over
 which leads to an overworked tendon.  My question is: how to a probelm solve
 and find a solution?  I want to ride clipless,

As an experiment, try each set of pedals and shoes on a different bike
(that fits you).  See if you continue with the same problem.  If so,
it's not about the bike.

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[RBW] Re: Other Riv-ish companies of interest to us all

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On Sep 13, 2:56 pm, William F. House williamfho...@gmail.com
wrote:
 Wondering if there are other companies (not necessarily bicycle
 companies) that fellow Rivendellians appreciate. Perhaps companies
 with similar ideals or sensibilities?

Coffee  bicycle go together better than PB  J.  I like Sweet Maria's
coffee sensibilities -- in Oakland, CA http://www.sweetmarias.com/.
They are a home coffee roasting supply company, with lots of well
thought out information about coffee.  They review and sell a variety
of coffee brewing supplies.

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[RBW] Re: Wald Baskets

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On Sep 11, 12:58 pm, jaybmc...@gmail.com jaybmc...@gmail.com
wrote:
 I love the look of the Nitto rack with the zip-tied on Wald basket,
 but is there any inherent advantage to this method over a quick-
 release Wald or a Wald with the legs down to the axle?  The difference
 in cost is significant.

JB,
Then, of course, there's always the Wald quick release' basket
http://www.waldsports.com/index.cfm/wald114basket.html.  It will
mess up your steering tube, and interfere with hand positions on a
bike with dropped handlebars, but I like it.

Best,
Larry
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[RBW] Re: Wald Baskets

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On Sep 11, 8:23 pm, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
 The quick relase ones are fine for light loads but heavier loads (that would
 mean a six pack of adult beverage) bounce around too much over bumps.  Never
 any accidents, but it freaks me out.  Zip-tied would be better.

 DE

I've used the quick release Wald with heavy loads and bungie cords, on
fire trails. Works OK. Sometimes I need to stead it with a hand.
Best,
Larry
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[RBW] Rivendell on Cool Tools

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Rivendell is a purveyor of cool tools for bicyclists. And a bicyle
manufacturer. And a publisher. Rivendell (yes, it is named after that
place) is a bicycle industry anomaly, for the diversity of its
endeavors as well as its embrace of the tried and true over
innovations in marketing and advertising. Think Filson meets Field
Notes, and throw in a couple of spoked wheels on a meticulously
handcrafted lugged steel frame.

I find the traditionalist approach of Rivendell founder and chief
creative force Grant Petersen both enlightening and frustrating 
snip

Link to the article:  http://www.kk.org/cooltools/index.php
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[RBW] offer printed RRs + BQs, for RRs on CD

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RBW bunchees:

I offer Rivendell Readers: 13-18, 20, 22-40 (2 copies of #18, 3 copies
of #20),
AND BIcycle Quarterly: Vol. 2 #2-4, Vol.3 #1-4, Vol.4 #1-4, Vol.5
#1-4, Vol.6 # 1-4, Vol. 7 #1,

as a TRADE for Rivendell Readers on original CD --  the last 3 discs
containing RR 12-35.
 (I have the disc RR 1-11)   ttp://tinyurl.com/op3r8c

Backchannel plz if you are interested.  All in great shape.  A few
with some underlining and margin notes.

Thanks,
Larry

fie...@gmail.com
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[RBW] printed RRs BQs gone

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That was quick.
Thanks,
Larry
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[RBW] Re: WTT Hobo bag and FS mini front rack

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On Aug 16, 6:56 pm, colin p. cummings colinthehip...@gmail.com
wrote:
 trade a hobo bag for a new (or almost new, very unused) set of Jack
 Browns, preferably the beefier ones (green?  blue?).  Also for sale a
 Nitto mini front rack, the one that bolts into the brake bolt spot on
 the fork.  All hardware included.  $70 shipped.

Hi,
I have a set of Jack Browns, green.  They are the ones without the
kevlar belt -- the ones that roll faster.  They have probably c400
miles on them.  Photos available on request.  I decided to run a
narrow tire (Pasela) with fenders, rather than the jack Brow without.

I'd be happy to do the whole trade.  Tires and $70 for hobo bag and
Nitto mini front rack.

Best,
Larry Fieman
Marblehead, MA
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[RBW] Re: 1-1.25 tubes in 1.5 Tires?

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On Jul 7, 12:13 pm, hihi jonat...@jonfipro.com wrote:
 Hi all,

 I just got some new 1.5 inch Marathon Racers for my Atlantis to
 replace the 1.25 inch T-servs.  It seems like the tubes I'm using are
 rated from 1-1.25.  My question is:  Can I get away with these tubes
 in the new 1.5s?  snip

Yes, but they will probably need to be pumped up a bit more
frequently.   If you go on a long tour, consider replacing them with
1.5s or greater.
Best,
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[RBW] Re: Sheldon Brown's Ramboillet up on ebay

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On Feb 13, 5:43 pm, jinxed hbcl...@yahoo.com wrote:
 Just noticed his Ram popped up on ebay. Thought it might be of
 interest here.

 Item number: 150326739775

 That is a beautiful and unusual orange Rambouillet, with an
interesting history.  Grant gave it to Sheldon. The brake bridge was a
little off, slightly high.  Sheldon's elegant fix was to use 27 inch
wheels.  Other work arounds are possible for use with 700c wheels.  I
contemplated making Sheldon an offer for it, but it's a bit small for
me.  A few months later, I purchased a Rivendell Custom in my size on
the iBob list.

Best,
Larry
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[RBW] Re: Shop in SF? Need response ASAP

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On Jan 30, 2:44 pm, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote:
 Anybody have a recommendation or two for a great bike shop in SF near  
 the USF medical center?

 --Eric



On a visit to SF, I discovered HeavyMetal BikeShop http://
www.heavymetalbikeshop.com/

We have a small shop full of classic used bikes, frames and parts for
sale. We also carry new parts and occasionally have a new bike or two
for sale. In addition, we are a full service repair shop: tune ups,
brake or shifting adjustments, wheel building, flat fix, etc.

I needed a new brake cable.  The guys in the shop were very helpful
and friendly.  Let me fix the bike in the shop, and showed me a cool
trick: heating cable end with a butane lighter; melting a mardi gras
bead on as a cable end.  I've since stopped by a few times.  They have
a selection of used bikes for sale, reasonable prices, some with
relaxed geometries.

When West of Walnut Creek, they're a favorite.  I've also had good
experiences at Valencia Cyclery on Valencia of course.  Pretty much
diagonally across the street from RItual Coffee.

Best,
Larry


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[RBW] Re: And yet another question...

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On Jan 20, 6:47 pm, Dustin Sharp dsh...@runbox.com wrote:
 I'm going to guess yellow cloth tape with amber shellac.

 Sure looks like it to me. I agree yellow cloth  amber shellac.
Best,
Larry
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