[RBW] Bicycle Belle Ding Ding

[LeahFoy]

Hi All,

I read the list all the time but haven't said much as of late - but I mean to! 
I recently got back from Ireland and I even took photos of interesting bikes as 
seen on the streets there - while my husband rolled his eyes in the background 
- because I knew you'd care (my ONLY biking friends are on this list).

I've been out here, riding the wheels off TBBITW (The Best Bike in the World, 
if you don't know) and loving it. School is in full swing and we remain the 
only members of the Bicycle Bus. I've somehow managed to add a VIOLIN to the 
already obnoxious load on TBBITW, and still make it up Death Hill. I put my 
pride aside last month and got my older son a rack and Wald from Rivendell so 
he can at least carry his own laptop and jacket. Even just that much off my 
bike makes a difference.  More on that later. 

I have several photos to share but I read somewhere that it is frowned upon to 
put them directly onto the list email. With LTE and high speed internet, is 
this still the rule? I could be obedient and use a Flickr link, but it won't be 
nearly as fun without words. Someone on here knows the solution. 
Thanks!
Leah

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[RBW] Re: JuJu on that Bike

[LeahFoy]

Andy, I was waiting for you to chime in! Yes, JuJu is overtly appreciative of 
where he is - and seemingly everything else around him. I looked at his Twitter 
and everything is “lit.” His bike is “lit.” His style is “lit.” Love it.

Also love Al Villanueva, hero that he is. And of course he has a big truck, as 
he well should. 

You guys have a pretty good thing going out there in the Steel City. Cheers to 
you and your city, Andy!

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[RBW] JuJu on that Bike

[LeahFoy]

Maybe you all heard about Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu 
Smith-Schuster's bicycle being stolen at practice. He is the youngest player in 
the NFL at 20 years old, and he does not have a driver's license or a car. He 
goes everywhere by bike, and he is quite attached to his Ghost bicycle from 
REI. He rides around with his Steelers helmet acting as his bike helmet, made 
even more wonderful by the chinstrap and GoPro attached to the top.  I know 
this isn't Rivendell, but I'll chance posting the two videos of the story 
anyway because they are so uplifting and energizing. Plus, it's a win for 
biking as life. 

Short version: there was collective outrage and Steeler Nation mobilized to 
search the city for JuJu's stolen bike. I hope the first video works because it 
is only a Facebook link and I cannot find it elsewhere online. Enjoy!

Bike goes missing:

https://www.facebook.com/steelers/videos/10156050692084905/?hc_ref=ARQ91TiSeIXa6rKTs_OCkIe7qvhR0geyMuHaiXtEwm59YqZiNZxMQOuST_f2GImip10=story

#jujuonthatbike: 
http://www.steelers.com/videos/videos/JuJuOnThatBike/27f40fbc-bf51-405f-a872-3811a6c38c72

If you are interested in more of the story, you can google and see the cool 
cleats he got to send a message after his bike was recovered, and you can see 
him as the Pittsburgh Penguins' guest as they play a song addressing his bike 
recovery.

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[RBW] Chocolate Spokes

[LeahFoy]

I came across this in my Facebook feed. It’s a 5 minute video and really 
well-done. 
https://www.outsideonline.com/2249326/chocolate-spokes-film-about-bicycles?utm_source=facebook_medium=social_campaign=facebookpost

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Re: [RBW] Re: Let's hear it for the blue Hubbuhubbuhs

[LeahFoy]

David, how I wish I could have seen it in person on my way through Fargo last 
week! I had my Betty and husband's Clem in tow as well. The blue is definitely 
my favorite Hubbah; I hope you ride many happy miles! And also, GO BISON!

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[RBW] Re: My Purple Glorious was Stolen

[LeahFoy]

I would LOVE to hear the recovery effort story! I felt heartsick when I read 
your bike was stolen. So, so happy for you now that you have it back.

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Re: [RBW] On downsizing (and the 1 bike, and 650b)

[LeahFoy]

Everybody stop talking. I know exactly what needs to be done here. 

1. Keep the Hunq which is your TBBITW (The Best Bike in the World).

2. Buy one of these: http://www.tagabikes.com. You know, under the guise of a 
gift to the new baby, and all.

You're welcome. My work here is done.
Leah

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Re: [RBW] The One in Which LeahFoy Races the Carbon Riders Up Killer Hill

[LeahFoy]

Rights to name the hill Killer Hill are yours! 4.5 mile climb? Yikes! Good on 
you; I can't imagine how strong your legs must be.

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[RBW] Re: The One in Which LeahFoy Races the Carbon Riders Up Killer Hill

[LeahFoy]

My Dear Mr. Reid,

You may find the exact same hat at this link: 
https://www.rei.com/product/879776/rei-co-op-sahara-hat-womens. There are 
offerings as well in both men's and children's. Do post your photo if you 
buckle under the pressure and find yourself in possession of such a hat. You'll 
note that there is, in fact, a drawstring which negates the need for the John's 
Irish Strap. Though, how can JIS ever be unnecessary?

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[RBW] The One in Which LeahFoy Races the Carbon Riders Up Killer Hill

[LeahFoy]

PS I'm gonna do it in a sundress and sandals. 

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[RBW] The One in Which LeahFoy Races the Carbon Riders Up Killer Hill

[LeahFoy]

Joe, if that's true it was completely wasted on me! Like, woah, right over my 
wide-brimmed, hatted head. Worse, does that mean he really wasn't enamored with 
my bike? Because GEEZ, is anyone in Vegas ever going to appreciate my bike?!? 
If I see him tomorrow on Killer Hill I'm going to SMOKE him out there, and then 
we'll see how he feels about TBBITW. Ha!!!

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Re: [RBW] Re: The One in Which LeahFoy Races the Carbon Riders Up Killer Hill

[LeahFoy]

René, Biking Queen has a darn nice ring to it! I should have a patch made! 
Bill, if I can figure out how to print these photos and make them the right 
size I shall do as you say!

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[RBW] Re: HubbuHubbuH ride report

[LeahFoy]

Now head to the website and post it as a review!

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Re: [RBW] Re: The One in Which LeahFoy Races the Carbon Riders Up Killer Hill

[LeahFoy]

I'm glad you guys made it through that wall of text and laughed at the end of 
it. You guys make my bike life rich indeed! Thanks for the comments.

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[RBW] 60cm Cheviot Owner Questions: Which Hitch-mounted Bike Racks Work & Largest Tire Width With Fenders

[LeahFoy]

55 cm Betty. Typo!

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[RBW] 60cm Cheviot Owner Questions: Which Hitch-mounted Bike Racks Work & Largest Tire Width With Fenders

[LeahFoy]

2. I know Jon on this list has a 60cm Cheviot and he said his wheelbase 
measures exactly 48inches. This came up when I was looking for a hitch-mounted 
bike rack for my 56 cm Betty and husband's 52 cm Clem. I ended up with the 
Saris Freedom 4 Bike rack, which will fit a 48 inch wheelbase, if you're 
looking for a recommendation. Fantastic!

Here's the racks Saris makes: https://www.saris.com/catalog/racks#

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[RBW] Re: Hub Area Bags and Hub Area Racks

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If they attach the same way as the old Backabike bags, this is how you do it: 
https://vimeo.com/130490246

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Re: [RBW] Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

[LeahFoy]

I got the nerve to email that officer one last time and ask if the driver 
offered a reason for why he drives that way. Graciously, he replied. 

"Leah,
 He did not.  He was heavily intoxicated when I contacted him so I speculate he 
may have been intoxicated earlier.  But, I can't establish probable cause he 
was impaired earlier or else I would have arrested him."

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Re: [RBW] Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

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Ryan, this is AWFUL. I'm not surprised this happened to you in a school zone - 
parents are distracted and rushed and just generally at their worst in school 
zones. It's a battlefield out there. I think that's why you see so many 
So-and-So-Memorial crossings by schools. Blood will run in the streets 
eventually as long as we have cars swirling around school zones. A compressed 
L1 vertebra is really something; so sorry this happened to you. Your thoughts 
on a GoPro are my thoughts, too - I wish I'd had one! I don't even know how 
they work or how to use one, but sure seems like it would have been useful 
yesterday. 

I found one of the kids who was there on that sidewalk after school. The kid 
was really hesitant to give me any information (as he well should be) said he 
didn't know his mom's cell phone number, has no phone of his own but was 
willing to give up "my mom's house phone." Then he promptly told me he'd be 
really hard to make contact with. Sigh. I am also 99% sure he has special needs 
and am not sure how he will be at recalling and repeating events. I emailed the 
number to the officer and while I was at it, asked if he was ever able to make 
contact with the driver. Here is his emailed response: " Yes I was able to 
track down the driver.  I issued him multiple citations for the violations.  I 
spoke to him at length about your concerns and the safety of the public.  He 
will have a future court date.  Thanks."

I feel happy that the driver has been tracked down and dressed down, but not 
happy that he wasn't arrested and his license revoked, though I kept my 
opinions to myself. I also wonder what his side of the story is, but I dare not 
ask the officer any more questions as I feel I may be dangerously close to 
nagging, ha!

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Re: [RBW] Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

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Thanks, All. Yes, I really don't know what you have to do to get arrested 
around here. Hit and run, nearly mowing down school kids *on the sidewalk with 
your CAR*, having an extensive record of prior incidents, 4 eyewitness accounts 
that put your car at the scene...

I called my Mom (mistake) who had a fit and demanded I stop my foolhardy ways 
of biking to get places. "But MOM, I was standing on the sidewalk! Not even on 
my bike!" IF YOU WERE IN A CAR YOU'D HAVE A BETTER CHANCE, she said. I cannot 
win. 

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Re: [RBW] Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

[LeahFoy]

Thanks, Patrick! I have thought of the exact same tactic - becoming a car. I 
just can't do it. I'm too afraid the cars will kill my kids. There is but one 
way in and out of the canyon, and there is no bike lane and no shoulder of the 
road, and everyone is traveling to work and school at that time. The cars move 
at 50ish mph. We would have to somehow leave the sidewalk and budge in front of 
cars moving at high rates of speed. And even if they didn't kill us they would 
HATE us. We need one of those flyovers like we had in California - an elevated 
sidewalk that bridges over the intersection! I think I'd get arrested for 
impersonating an official at the intersection, but I'm half-tempted, ha 
Should I get a sign and see what happens? *smirk*

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Re: [RBW] Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

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The Bicycle Bus has been undergoing some infrastructure changes as of late, but 
what happened today really takes the cake. 

There is a major intersection before our school, and the City decided to put up 
traffic lights and do away with the old 4 way stop. It is multiple lanes of 
traffic, and one of the busiest places in the canyon. The City has done away 
with OUR crosswalk, posting a "NO CROSSING" sign and has instead placed 
crosswalks on the remaining three sides. We must cross all three to get to 
school now, which is a great time-waster and has added considerable time onto 
our commute. My two sons and I had successfully navigated two of the 
crosswalks, and we were standing on the sidewalk with our bikes, waiting for 
the 3rd and final WALK light. There were two other children waiting with us. I 
was chatting with someone, when suddenly there was an SUV, coming from behind 
me, heading for me and my 11 year old boy. The SUV drove up onto the sidewalk, 
missing me and my son by less than 12 inches and CONTINUED TO DRIVE ON THE 
SIDEWALK, taking out two orange cones, which became lodged under his chassis. 
He showed no reaction -never even swerved -  and continued to drive up the 
hill. Two cars behind was a woman with her 3 kids. She had witnessed the whole 
thing, and yelled that she was calling 911 and that she had his license plate. 
She followed him up the hill. He pulled into the guard-gated ritzy community 
and she lost sight of him. She was parked near the end of our commute, waiting 
for police, so I sent my boys home (just a couple blocks away) and stayed to 
talk to her. Turns out, the driver had been driving on the sidewalk at the 
shopping center a mile away and managed to hit her car. He left the scene and 
would not stop even though she tried to wave him down. He drove erratically up 
the hill with her following him, and then she watched him nearly hit us on the 
sidewalk, which made her decide to dial 911. A policeman met us, and told us 
this is the 5th (FIFTH!!!) erratic driving report they have on this man. The 
officer left to confront the guy at his home address, and said we may hear from 
him. An hour later, my iPhone rang with a blocked number calling, and it was 
the officer, who now wanted a written statement and to interview my two sons. 
We gladly complied and asked what happened when he arrived at the residence. 
The man refused to answer the door, and the two traffic cones were no longer 
under the SUV. The vehicle had numerous dents and scrapes. The officer said all 
the other calls ended the same - the man wouldn't answer the door when police 
arrived. The officer said he is not the type to let this go, and that he will 
confront the man again tomorrow. He said if he can establish that the man was 
the driver, he will be arrested for damaging the other woman's car, fleeing the 
scene of an accident, and endangerment of a child - a felony. He has left me 
his email address and instructed me to find the kids that were with us and get 
them in contact with him, which I will gladly do tomorrow.

I can barely believe this happened. I always think I'm safe on the sidewalk. I 
never even saw that SUV until it nearly took out my left leg. I didn't even 
have time to feel afraid. I didn't see how close it got to my son, but he says 
it was closer to hitting him than me. I do know that I prayed for protection, 
as is my custom, on the morning bike commute, and I am grateful that my prayer 
was answered and that the Bicycle Bus lives to ride another day! Thank you, 
Jesus!

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Re: [RBW] Re: The Hubbuhubbuhs are here!

[LeahFoy]

Somebody swing through my neighborhood on your new HubbahHubbah! I feel like 
jumping on the back and sharing in the fun!!! 

The colors look gorgeous and I can barely wait to see all the photos of you and 
your cute spouses/best friends/teenage kiddos on your new 
once-in-a-lifetime-Rivs. I've never ever been so eager to see how a Rivendell 
will come out, when it's all built and accessorized. So. Fun.

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[RBW] Re: DON'T OPEN GOOGLE DOC

[LeahFoy]

Checked out the Junk folder and indeed there was a Google Doc email from you, 
Joe. Creepy! What did you have to do to fix this?

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[RBW] FS or Trade: Tan Medium Saddlesack

[LeahFoy]

Sold! To a great guy Rivster WHO ACTUALLY LIVES IN VEGAS! I had believed I was 
the only one. Wonderful.

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[RBW] FS or Trade: Tan Medium Saddlesack

[LeahFoy]

Nobody likes tan? Of course you do! $150, shipped.

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[RBW] Re: The Siren Call of Sapphire Shopsacks

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Twin, will you send us a photo?

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[RBW] Re: The Siren Call of Sapphire Shopsacks

[LeahFoy]

Carla and Bill, I think the SapphireSacks look much different in real life than 
they do on the Riv website. I am going to either sell or trade my tan medium 
Saddlesack because I've never liked the color. I LOVE the gray Saddlesacks, but 
now I'm rethinking the blue. I didn't like the looks of the blue Saddlesack on 
the website, but the Shopsack is actually a better color and maybe I need the 
blue Saddlesack after all. If it's not too much trouble, will you show us your 
Sapphire Saddlesacks on your bikes?

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Re: [RBW] Re: The Siren Call of Sapphire Shopsacks

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Roberta, I live in Henderson, too, and I know that place! I was planning to 
take it to the shop across the street from there, but maybe I should try that 
place out instead!

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Re: [RBW] Re: The Siren Call of Sapphire Shopsacks

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Well, I'm glad you told me before it was too late. I'll take it to a luggage 
and shoe repair place and see if the nice Italian shop owner will indulge me in 
stitching the patch on!

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[RBW] Recommended bike podcast

[LeahFoy]

He has also authored a brand new book titled How Cycling Can Save the World. 
I'm in the middle of it and there's a lot of good to be said about moving your 
bones.

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[RBW] WTB: Sackville Medium Saddlebag or Barsack

[LeahFoy]

Hi Sean! I've got a medium tan I'd be willing to part with. It has a few 
stitches that came loose, otherwise good condition, had for 3 years, used it 
for just over 2. I can have those stitches reinforced and send it if you're 
interested. Send me an email if you want photos.
Leah

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Re: [RBW] BUMP - FS: Betty Foy 58 cm frame/fork/BB/brakes/seatpost - $750 + shipping OBO

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Let me see if my neighbor wants to have matching Foys... stay tuned...

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Re: [RBW] Re: The Siren Call of Sapphire Shopsacks

[LeahFoy]

***hearts coming out of eyes*

Even more beautiful than shown on the website!

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[RBW] Re: Sam and I

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I spy the new Sapphire bag. What a beaut! Very happy for you.

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[RBW] Re: The Siren Call of Sapphire Shopsacks

[LeahFoy]

Jon sees right through us, or me at least! Guilty. 

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[RBW] Re: The Siren Call of Sapphire Shopsacks

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Oh, Chris, we DO think alike. And we've got ourselves in trouble now. All these 
bags in all these colors... So, I also use the Grabsack as a purse. It's a 
great, lightweight bag for summer, but has muted enough looks that it actually 
is great for any season. It holds my whole iPad, and like most Riv bags, has 
more room than you think. I do wish the bag held its shape at the bottom, but 
yours is the tan and those are made from tougher material which may hold its 
shape. This bag would really shine if I was the type to carry more in my bag, 
but I'm a minimalist. If you tend to schlep around more stuff, you'll love the 
Grabsack!

Also, I came across these on Amazon, and just may adorn one of my Sackvilles 
with them: 
https://www.amazon.com/Nostalgic-Assorted-Hipster-Embroidered-Applique/dp/B01L0IBVBC/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8=1493065448=8-17=bicycle+iron+on+patch

Valerie, I agree! Medium is more my size. The large looks too big. I could also 
see this bag being great for the beach (shaking out the sand would be easy), or 
for tossing extra clothing in when traveling, or as airplane carryon, or a 
library bag...the possibilities are endless. I bought my sister the gray 
Shopsack for Christmas one year, but I don't think the previous colors were 
pretty enough to be carried as handbags. I changed my mind when I saw the 
Sapphire though. That bag looked downright pretty.

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[RBW] Re: The Siren Call of Sapphire Shopsacks

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BAG LADY!  And that's how my bike is beginning to look!

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[RBW] The Siren Call of Sapphire Shopsacks

[LeahFoy]

No good can come of late-night noodling around www.rivbike.com. My husband is 
fast asleep, and I, an incorrigible bag-lover, was admiring the reno Rivendell 
did for their Saddlesack product page. I studied the new blue Saddlesacks, 
wondering why everyone loves them. I don't like them - the blue looks wrong to 
me. The gray looks RIGHT. I don't have gray, I have tan, but gray didn't exist 
when I ordered tan. Even so, I stand by what I said: GRAY Saddlesacks.

Then, I came to the blue (really, let's say sapphire!) Shopsacks and hearts 
started coming out of my eyes. Oh, what a pretty and useful bag that would 
make, I mused. I never understood Shopsacks before. I have a Captain Hook net 
that does it all. But this one was so lovely that I started reading old threads 
about the usefulness of Shopsacks. Bolstered by the praise of the cult 
following of Shopsackers and fueled by the fear that everyone else would take 
all the sapphire Shopsacks, and that Rivendell will someday not make them, I 
greedily plunked one in my cart. And then I ordered it.

Now, I ask you: how am I going to pull this off? I have tan Backabikes, a tan 
medium Saddlesack, a gray Multisack, a gray Grabsack, and a sapphire Shopsack. 
Also, I ask you: will a medium sapphire Shopsack fit inside a large Wald and if 
I attach clips, will they reach to clasp onto the Wald?  Lastly, do any of you 
( especially women) use the Shopsacks as handbags? It's 11:44 pm and these are 
the burning questions. 

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Re: [RBW] Re: The One in Which LeahFoy is Chased by Vicious Dog on TBBITW and Lives Another Day

[LeahFoy]

René, YES, I need a GoPro in my life!

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Re: [RBW] Re: The One in Which LeahFoy is Chased by Vicious Dog on TBBITW and Lives Another Day

[LeahFoy]

Thanks, you guys. I forgot my pepper spray that day, not that I'd have had it 
together enough to aim anyway. I should have also thought of the bike as a 
shield defense, but I didn't. That would have worked but for the dog in the 
Wald. 

Scary, Panog! Missing part of its snout? Good heavens. What did the dog do 
then? Learned a valuable lesson, no doubt.

Yes, DING DING DING: TBBITW = The Best Bike in the World!

I'm off in the wilds of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Let's hope I 
don't have any new encounters with badly behaved animals. A Schnauzer is one 
thing, but a mountain lion or black bear? Not even I could spin that into a 
funny yarn.

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[RBW] The One in Which LeahFoy is Chased by Vicious Dog on TBBITW and Lives Another Day

[LeahFoy]

TBBITW and I have put on the miles today. I had loaded up my little American 
Eskimo Dogg in his Wald basket (he drives a large Wald; he only drives 
American) on TBBITW to take him to the vet for boarding. The plan was for him 
to drive his Wald to the vet, drop him off and continue on to school on TBBITW 
to retrieve my sons. I had gone no further than a few houses before I noticed a 
neighbor and her off-leash miniature Schnauzer in their yard. "Milo" began to 
have conniptions, barking and growling and straining, but his mistress had him 
by his collar, so we exchanged hellos and I pedaled on. Not five seconds later 
I heard the sound of canine nails scraping pavement at a rapid pace behind me. 
There was Milo, full of fury and in hot pursuit of me, the Wald-driving Dogg 
and TBBITW. Was it Wald envy? Backabike bag envy? Doggs-in-high-places envy? We 
will never know because Milo's not saying. 

At that moment I had to make a choice. Do I stop so his owner can grab him and 
hope I won't have to pry my leg loose from his jaw? Do I trust my Dogg, who is 
now standing up in his Wald not to jump out and retaliate? I looked down at my 
bare legs. I was wearing my favorite yellow and white striped shorts ("My 
little lemon drop! My sunflower!" exclaimed my husband this morning.) and 
open-toe sandals. No. I'd like to keep my flesh, and my shorts look better 
without bloodstains. I decided he could neither be THAT persistent, nor that 
fast. I'd take off at a quick pace and he'd give up and go home in less than a 
block.

I rounded the corner with Milo's mistress screaming behind me, 
"MIIILLOO!!!" but my course was set and my tires were eating up the 
road before me. I chanced a glance back and unbelievably, Milo was keeping 
pace! In fact, he was but a few feet behind me! He was lunging for my left 
Backabike bag! I sent up a silent prayer that I'd have it in me to go faster 
for longer. I was now on the open road leaving the neighborhood, a quarter mile 
into the chase. Milo was breathing harder but showed no signs of giving up. I 
pedaled harder and managed to put 30 feet between us. It was at this point I 
realized that the enraged and persistent Milo was at risk of becoming roadkill. 
I wanted to veer onto a sidewalk to get him off the road, but was moving too 
fast to do it safely - remember, my Dogg is still driving the Wald - not a 
stable arrangement. I approached an intersection, and noticed a woman in a 
large white SUV yielding to me at her stop sign. She could clearly see me, but 
she would not likely see Milo 30 feet behind me until he was under her tires. I 
had to communicate with her but how? I met her eyes, then turned my head and 
upper body backwards, as if watching something behind me. It worked. She 
noticed my pursuer and pulled up to me, slowing.

I slowed as she asked through her lowered window, "Is that your dog?" 

"No!" I yelled, "He's trying to bite me!" Not eloquent, but I was WINDED. Milo 
saw his chance and seized it with all four canines. He closed the distance and 
was nearly upon me. I hit the pedals harder and begged my Dogg to sit down in 
his Wald.

She sped off ahead of me, and I thought great, she's left me to deal with him 
alone. We were now nearing the one mile mark of the chase and the roundabout 
was looming. I would have to stop and yield to cars here. Milo would surely get 
his chance at a Leg of Leah. Not even the Wald-driving Dogg and the TBBITW 
would save me now. 

Suddenly, a ways ahead of me, the white SUV swerved right and stopped. I passed 
her and as I looked back, I saw her jump out and intercept Milo!!! He had a 
collar and I knew he'd be returned home. I nearly laughed with relief as I 
approached the roundabout and safely swirled downhill toward the vet's. 

The doorbell rang this evening and there stood Milo's mistress. She had somehow 
tracked down my address for the sake of profuse apologizing and requests to 
make this right. I apologized, too. I knew his mistress couldn't catch us and 
that Milo could have been lost to her forevermore. All's well and there wasn't 
an ounce of anger between us and Milo is now going to be leashed 100% of the 
time.

If you ever have a similar encounter, may you have a Wald-driving Dogg and a 
TBBITW to usher you through it.

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[RBW] (maybe) WTB Brooks B68 - Question regarding brooks saddle for Joe Appaloosa

[LeahFoy]

I have the B68 on my Bets and I LOVE it. My husband has the B67 on his Clem and 
I like it far less. His seems softer, somehow, and maybe saggy? The springs 
aren't fun to work around if you plan to use a Saddlesack. I like the harder 
B68; it's like sitting on a wooden church pew. They're offered for sale 
occasionally, and you may find one if you nose around a bit. Or you could check 
out Rivet since it seems highly recommended.

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[RBW] Re: FS: Betty Foy 58 cm frame/fork/BB/brakes/seatpost - $750 + shipping OBO

[LeahFoy]

This is TBBITW, everybody! Somebody needs this bike!

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Re: [RBW] Re: Opinions on saddlebags? Swift vs. Carradice vs. Sackville

[LeahFoy]

There are a lot of opinions on here already, so what's one more? 

I have the medium Sackville Saddlesack in tan, though I wish it was gray. (The 
gray came out just after I ordered my tan, and I have long lamented it. Gray is 
my color. Trade ya, anyone?) I also have the tan Backabikes, and the gray 
multipack - all wonderful. 

I looked at all the links posted for the other bagmakers, and I don't see any 
competition to the Sackvilles in either aesthetics or function. Everything was 
thought of, and then made beautiful. There are features to the bag that I 
haven't even discovered, so well thought up were the Sackvilles. I should NOT 
be dropping more cash on more bags, but I am *this close* after Grant's 
terrifying hint at the scarcity of the Sackvilles in future times. I should not 
be admitting this to a  group of shameless enablers like you! Next thing, 
you'll be sending replies about how I need the large, and then suddenly I'll be 
on the Riv site, swiping my credit card.

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[RBW] Re: New bike--Joe Appaloosa

[LeahFoy]

It's lovely! I really, truly love the magenta tale, it makes your Appaloosa one 
of a kind. Now, let's see more photos with your new Sackvilles. I always think 
the best part of the bike is the bags.

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Re: [RBW] Car Bike Rack

[LeahFoy]

Who knew it was possible to carry a recipe meant, much less on a Civic! I 
applaud you, Joe Bernard.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Car Bike Rack

[LeahFoy]

Friends, let's veer away from anything negative about men. I happen to be a big 
fan of men. If I told you about The Greatest Man (not counting Jesus), my late 
father-in-law, you would weep at the stories of his kindness.  And then there's 
the two young men I happen to be raising, oh, their lucky future wives! There 
are so many good things in the world because there are good men in it. Nope, 
you'll get no man-bashing from me.

I feel perhaps I should lighten up this thread. A video clip of me trying to 
mount those bikes on the rack ought to do it. There's me, trying to get 
purchase on a sturdy part of the frame. Me, on tippy toes, trying to be taller 
so I can lift the Clem higher onto the rack. Me, hoisting the unwieldy Clem 
onto the wheel trays, and missing. There's the grating of metal on metal as I 
try to figure out what is hung up on what. There's the scritching (if that's 
not a word, it should be) of brake levers against my new van's tailgate window. 
There's the handlebars, swinging around to bop me in the head during my futzing 
with the bike's position. And finally, there's the part where the little 
Islabike topples off the rack as I make adjustments and lands wheels up - how 
is that even possible, I ask you - in the driveway. It was a mess, but as I 
said earlier (lol, right Joe Bernard?), my clothes were cute. The black grease 
stripe across my forehead that I discovered later - not as cute. 

I'm SURE I could recreate this, hahahaha!

Happy Monday, my friends!

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[RBW] Re: Car Bike Rack

[LeahFoy]

My Saris Freedom 4 Bike Rack arrived and I had some spare time today. There I 
was: socket wrenches, Allen keys, nuts, bolts, and steel bars. It was kind of a 
mess but my outfit was cute, so there's that. I got a new (to me) Honda 
Odyssey, and had the towing package installed for such a time as this. I've 
spent enough money by now that I am really hoping for success with this new 
rack.

This install would have gone more smoothly with help, but I needed to know 
exactly how this thing works - backwards, forwards and upside downwards - 
because when I drive across the country this summer with the kids, who's gonna 
help me THEN? Not my husband, because he is smart enough to catch a flight and 
let me do the hauling, that's what. But I am the carrier-outer of shoddy plans, 
so I'll make the drive and feel smug and superior for having tackled it.

Anyway, I should (and very well may) write a new thread detailing this rack, 
but for now let me say geez, that was hard work. Assembly - fine. The manual 
isn't great but the website gives great how-to videos, and using them together 
got me the desired result. Getting the bikes mounted? Good heavens what an 
ordeal. This thing is going to work, and that's the good news, but I'm not 
looking forward to using it. I'm 5' 6" and hoisting that 52 Clem H was really 
something. The rack is a decent height off the ground and the wheels trays 
weren't yet set correctly, and wow. Hard. Up next was the Bets, and with 
baskets and pedals it was a tight fit. I got her settled, and the frame clamps 
seem like they won't hurt the bikes' paint, and everything seemed secure. I got 
the boys' smaller bikes on more quickly and the whole rack tilts down for trunk 
access, even with the bikes loaded!

That's the mini update for now. I know some of your were also rack-hunting, so 
just wanted to pop in here and let you know the Saris is probably pretty good, 
since most of you are men and therefore bigger of frame and height than me. You 
will have less trouble, I think.

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Re: [RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

[LeahFoy]

I'm in the minority here in that I'm a bike minimalist. I've got TBBITW (The 
Best Bike in the World), a 2012 55cm Betty Foy. My husband has a 52 Clem H, in 
case I need a back-up bike. I've admired the other mixtes Rivendell has to 
offer - oh, how I love them! - but  I don't NEED them. I use my bike to get 
around the neighborhood and haul the boys' things to school, the park, etc. and 
this bike just works. In my 30s I have decided greed is a very unattractive 
quality that I saw in myself. I figured greed was something worth guarding my 
heart against, and I decided the antidote is contentment + gratitude.  So, I'm 
savoring my rides on my pretty blue bike with the red lug hearts, though I 
reserve the right to change it up every now and again with a new bag. I think 
it's a pretty good compromise! 

I almost didn't write this because I worried some of the N+1 crowd may take 
offense (please don't! I'm talking only about me, not you!) but then I saw The 
Wheelhouse posted something excellent on their new blog and I thought it 
captured my sentiments pretty well. And pictured is a Rivendell Sam Hillborne - 
swoon! 

So, if anyone is on the fence wondering if they need another, here's proof you 
can be happy as a gopher in new dirt with just one bike. Grin.

https://www.thewheelhouse.bike/blogs/the-wheelhouse-blog

Leah, who means well and hopes you will see it that way too, Las Vegas, NV

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Re: [RBW] Re: Grant coached Bike Snob on today's blog post

[LeahFoy]

Well, I'd read hemorrhoid cream ads if you wrote them. Since discovering 
Rivendell online I have soaked up all your words on websites, Readers, books, 
wherever they were. I cannot wait for the next book, and chances are there's a 
whole lot of other folks who feel exactly as I do. Self-promote away!!!

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[RBW] Car Bike Rack

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Hi, All,

Over the weekend I replaced my old Honda Odyssey with a newer model, 
necessitating a new hitch. The new van has light leather interior which would 
show tire marks if I stowed kid bikes back there. I decided now would be ideal 
to get a rack meant for 4 bikes (our old Hollywood rack held 2). I have my 
fendered Betty Foy, my husband's Clem, and two kid bikes. 

Jon (of Colorado on the list) gave me some options and I ended up choosing a 
Saris rack that seems ideal for fendered bikes. I'm passing this info along in 
case any of you are in the market. REI is having a 20% off sale, plus dividends 
are now available. The rack should have cost $520, but I got out the door for 
$388. Happy shopping!

https://www.saris.com/product/freedom-4

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Re: [RBW] Re: Clem L (low bar) for longer rides?

[LeahFoy]

Well, regardless of what conclusion Roberta comes to, are we not now all pining 
for a Clem? After reading that link Mark posted, I have an unhealthy desire to 
put my name on a Clem L. This, when I already have TBBITW (The Best Bike in the 
World)!!! My mother-in-law got a Clementine and someday I suppose it will live 
with me, but I hope that is ages away.

Roberta, let me live vicariously through you - get a Bosco'd Clem!!!

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[RBW] Re: Bags

[LeahFoy]

I have a medium and wish I'd gone large! You never know when your reckless, 
bagless friend will need you to carry his stuff! 

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[RBW] New (to my wife) Betty Foy

[LeahFoy]

It's the best bike in the world for sure! Ask me how I know ;)

I've never seen red pedals before - that's new! And red matching cables. Do you 
think the saddle may be too narrow for her? I love my wide B68 on my Bets.

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[RBW] Re: Sackville Multisack

[LeahFoy]

Great points, Joe and John! John, that lithe bag is THE perfect pannier for a 
Brompton. Too cute. 

I meant to stay with the tan color I already have, but I liked the gray best 
and ordered it. I chose the Multisack over the bar tube because it looks more 
like a clutch/handbag than the bar tube does. There is nothing better than 
buying a new Rivendell bike, but second to that is buying new bags for a 
Rivendell bike. I cannot wait.

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[RBW] Sackville Multisack

[LeahFoy]

 I rarely have pockets, except in winter when I'm wearing coats. Mom and Dad 
sent me money for my birthday this year, so maybe I'll order a Sackville 
Multisack to attach to my Bosco bars to hold my iPhone and pepper spray. I've 
got bags for everything else, but just not items I'd like to get at quickly. I 
haven't read much anywhere on the multisack and wonder if it's worth the cost. 
Also, wonder when the promised blue color will arrive? 

Thanks!
Leah

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Re: [RBW] Re: New tires, perhaps?

[LeahFoy]

This is all very fascinating. Interesting that Steve has also had the Velocity 
wheels go bad on him. I honestly had no idea Velocity has a history of problems 
with the rims or I might have contacted them. I noticed today the front wheel 
is still the Velocity I had prior; no cracks, but I'll be watching.

Maybe I'm harder on stuff than you guys are. I remember you all being confused 
that I had bent a Wald basket, but it is indeed good and bent. And then there's 
the shifter I also seem to have worn out. Oh, and maybe I had it coming with 
the broken wheel. I get a kick out of crashing over bumps without rising out of 
the saddle. There's something amusing about it. You should try it. But maybe 
not on Velocity rims.

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[RBW] Re: New tires, perhaps?

[LeahFoy]

This bike is pribably 10 minutes from me! How tempting.

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Re: [RBW] New tires, perhaps?

[LeahFoy]

Hey guys, remember how we were talking about a dream custom Clementine (don't 
make me call it a Clem!) with more lugs? Did you see the photos of the blue 
custom mixte on Grant's Blahg today? It looks like someone almost made one! 
There's swoopy stays in back, and even though there's no swooptie-tube, that 
sloping tube looks lower than the standover my Bets has! 

I called the two shops that have our bikes. The Hotrock isn't yet done as 
they're missing a tool needed to put rivets in the bottle cage holes, and my 
wheel didn't come in! If I can get the Hotrock tomorrow I'll take the Husband 
Clem for our Wednesday ride to school. It's tricky, but with my Back-a-Bike 
bags on his rear rack, I can probably make it work. I mean, it's not likely 
I'll crash my way down the hill, right? I can totally handle that dangerous top 
tube, would you say? I don't *think* I'll get killed. Say a prayer.

Anyway, the weather was nasty over the weekend, but when the sun emerged every 
person who owns a bike was riding. I nearly veered into a curb admiring a rider 
and his setup on my way to Home Depot. My birthday's days away and my husband 
asked for a hint (presents are my love language!) and I said "Rivendollars." He 
asked me to explain and I just said someday I want a really, really nice 
Rivendell. And this will be like money towards that bike someday. He thinks 
he's getting off easy 

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Re: [RBW] New tires, perhaps?

[LeahFoy]

Also, swooptie-tube and swooptie-do = guffawing at the screen

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Re: [RBW] New tires, perhaps?

[LeahFoy]

Mark! Not your new Clementine! How soon before it is road-worthy once more?!

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Re: [RBW] New tires, perhaps?

[LeahFoy]

Patrick, the bike was purchased late 2012, and that wheel and tire were 
whatever Riv built the bike with. The tire was "Continental" because there were 
no Schwalbe tires in stock. 

John, I covet that baby Roscoe! You are correct: I totally deserve a Rich 
wheel, this is what we would tell my husband. But alas, I'm committed to 
whatever the shop puts on there, I guess. I wish I lived closer to Rivendell HQ 
and could have them revitalize TBBITW. 

Ryan: TBBITW = The Best Bike in the World which is my Betty, of course. Another 
BBITW is Best Bike in the World = a new Rivendell mixte!

Deacon Patrick, yes, I should totally emulate you!

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[RBW] Roscoe Mtn Mixte on the road.

[LeahFoy]

You dared to post this without photos?!? You brave soul!

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Re: [RBW] New tires, perhaps?

[LeahFoy]

Well, the shop called and said good news(!) your chain's got life left and we 
trimmed your fender and reattached your mudflap. Bad news(!) the spokes are 
pulling away from the rim (or something) and the rear wheel should be replaced. 
Fine, whatever, just restore her to her former glory, I said. "Oh good, we'll 
get that ordered," he said. And then my heart sunk into the bottom of my chest 
and all my joy drained out of me at the prospect of being bikeless for several 
more days. Maybe I'll just go buy another BBITW to inoculate myself from future 
cruel tragedies. A Cheviot done up in red and cream, I think.

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Re: [RBW] New tires, perhaps?

[LeahFoy]

But Bill, it was so much more thrilling when I was on the brink of disaster. 
Can't we say it was at least a medium risk?

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[RBW] Re: And now, the annual Betty Foy Valentine thread!

[LeahFoy]

Thanks, all! I do so love the romantic look of a mixte. I feel like Riv is 
having a mixte revolution. In all honestly Les, I like the idea of Cheviut 
name/logo better than the Bets, and would have liked a Chev had it existed when 
I was making my Riv purchase. You enjoy that Chev and help encourage other men 
to be brave and go mixte!

Doug, who knows how pets know how to pose, but this one does. He is a natural 
beauty, though. Just ask him. 

I love, love, love mixes. My MIL has a Clementine, and that will be the one 
thing I will want from the estate when she passes away. Her Clementine to keep 
the Bets company and to match my husband's Clem. But I really love my MIL, so I 
hope that's a long time off.

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[RBW] Re: And now, the annual Betty Foy Valentine thread!

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Oh, <3 the Yves!!!

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Re: [RBW] New tires, perhaps?

[LeahFoy]

I don't know whether to feel proud or embarrassed about that tire! On the one 
hand, I wrung out every last drop. On the other hand, geez, I'd rather pay for 
new tires than hospital bills! I was doing my make-up this morning and 
imagining how I might look missing half my teeth. That tire never did fail me. 
I nervously rode it the 2 mile uphill journey home, laden with all the stuff, 
and still, all was well. If you knew what I ninny I am about injury, you'd know 
I would never have made this decision on purpose - it's just that the side view 
of the tire made it look fine under that fender. But since that view was rather 
obscured, I looked at the front one and since it was ok, I figured so was the 
rear. How wrong I was! I'm a registered nurse, formerly working in the 
Emergency Department, and I am risk-adverse to say the least. This morning I 
immediately loaded up TBBITW, TSBBITW ("The Second Best Bike in the World" 
Jonas' Clem) and the 24 inch Specialized Hotrock to take them for tune-ups. 

Bill, I made sure to stress that they evaluate my chain. I'm having my front 
fender trimmed back so it doesn't drag on grass nor bump the curb anymore. I 
told them to address the faulty washers/missing washers in my Silver friction 
shifters, and had them look at the brakes. I don't know what tires they're 
putting on there, but the mechanic seemed to want to replace them with the same 
tires again.

My husband's Clem was making a rubbing noise at a hub and they're going to fix 
that. Also, I asked them how much $ for index shifting? It's just painful to 
listen to him shift, you guys. I don't know why this is so hard. The guy is 
extremely high functioning but he can't shift his bike without major theatrics. 
But he's darling, so whatever. 

Ah, now the Hotrock. (I feel like making a Kids Bikes That Have Stood the Test 
of Time thread so we can all chime in about great kiddo bikes and how we've 
used and abused them. It's not Riv content, but since Riv doesn't offer kid 
bikes I feel like we could bend the rules *wink.*) That bike, can you believe 
this, has lasted from Easter of 1st grade to present day 5th grade. We bought 
it too big, but E grew into it and has put countless miles on it ever since. He 
also needed new tires (I felt sheepish when they noticed this just as we were 
wheeling it in), needed his water bottle bosses fixed (frame defect that made 
them loosen, fall out and can't be put back on without "rivets."), and - horror 
- his rear brake cable was ready to snap. $148 for his bike alone. I hesitated, 
but only for a second, because I think that bike will claim vintage status in 
the family someday. My parents saved my little brother's rad little white steel 
Schwinn and it was my boys' all-time favorite to ride whenever we went back 
home during the summer.

So, all in all, a good day. I didn't smash my face in on a crash down the Hill 
from Hades, and my son's brakes held up, and everyone gets a new and improved 
bike in a few days' time, and the LBS gets some money. Thanks for all your 
advice here! I used it all at the LBS!

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[RBW] And now, the annual Betty Foy Valentine thread!

[LeahFoy]

I *think* I did this last year. If not, it's now an annual thing - we must 
accept it. Here's TBBITW (The Best Bike in the World), adorned with red hearts 
in her lugs, shown portaging a small, furry, white Valentine of sorts. For 
V-Day, she's getting new tires. Also a new chain if Bill has his way. 

Let's hope the photos don't show sideways again.

Happy Valentine's Day! Lugs and hearts and dogs forever! 

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[RBW] Re: Only three more mountain mixtes remain....

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Hmmhow different would it be from a Betty Foy? I mean, I already have the 
best bike in the world (TBBITW) but I sort of have a desire to have ALL the Riv 
mixtes. This would never fly in my household, but a girl can dream. 

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Re: [RBW] Re: Multi Use Path Etiquette

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Ah, the MUP etiquette. It's confounding, isn't it? I've tried ringing bells, 
but what I mean as a pleasant alert ends up seeming like honking to 
pedestrians. I took a leaf out of Grant's book and put jingle bells on the 
kids' bikes. They were clearanced at $1 apiece, and they wrap securely around 
the bars with a strong velcro closure. Thus, people hear us coming as we jingle 
down the path. But for the "zombies" - folks with ear buds or phones, I just 
call out in my cheeriest voice, "Good morning!" and that works splendidly. 
Sometimes I yell compliments - "Love your backpack!" "What a cute dog you 
have!" "Working hard! Looking good!" I know some folks are irritated initially 
because they don't expect us, but it's hard to be snarky with a rider who 
cheerfully calls out a morning greeting to you. "On your left" was dicey, as 
people often move left, and kids don't understand it. So, cheerfulness and 
compliments are the way to go, in my humble opinion!

Leah, who rides TBBITW (The Best Bike in the World) cheerfully through the 
suburbs.

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[RBW] Re: News around today's RBWHQ visit

[LeahFoy]

I can respect our differences, Kieren, especially because you've given up meat. 
That's real conviction - misguided, according to The Book of Leah, but genuine. 
Meat-eaters who get on their pedestal about hunting are a special kind of 
stupid, and there's just no kind way to say that. My experience with hunting 
couldn't be more different than the killing rampage you reference, but I can 
see you get there. I found this article online that I thought was excellent - 
AND IT HAS BIKES! I'll take Kieran's lead and be quiet now. Back to your 
regular programming, folks!

https://www.google.com/amp/amp.dailycaller.com/2012/02/01/how-hunting-helps-wildlife/?client=safari

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[RBW] Re: News around today's RBWHQ visit

[LeahFoy]

Kieran, do you know what happens to deer when there is overpopulation? You know 
not of what you speak.

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[RBW] Re: News around today's RBWHQ visit

[LeahFoy]

I hail from North Dakota (which hereafter shall be referred to as God's 
Country) where deer hunting is also alive and well. There is no school on the 
opener to this day. 

Our friendly neighbors to the east in Minnesota are in muzzleloader season. One 
of my best friends just got her for a few days ago after hours in a tree, 
perched on a deer stand out in the cold. It was her first time missing the 
spinal cord, which affords a clean and quick death, but fortunately a liver 
shot is also deadly. She field dressed it herself and sent it to be processed 
at a meat plant as venison to feed her family.

I might also add that hunters are usually very respectful of wildlife and great 
conservationists. I add that because some not from the culture may have a 
different impression when they read this. 

Bill - Merry Christmas indeed! TWO new Rivendells?!? I don't know how you can 
stand the excitement. I nearly tipped over last year when we got my husband's 
Clem.

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[RBW] Re: Rivendell Goat Gloves

[LeahFoy]

Bill - I feel like we may need to hear a story about your BA mom! 
Ray, housecoat and slippers, never! But always boots and broth! I would also 
add your niece is lucky. 
Garth, yes, the distinction must be made. Although, I don't think my sons have 
figured out that I'm not cool and that they should put a respectable distance 
between us. Actually, I think they'd wear this hat if I'd let them - it's 
rabbit fur and they LOVE rabbit fur. That Mad Bomber hat is from my college 
days back at North Dakota State, when I wore it to withstand the subzero temps 
as I trudged to class on the coldest of winter days. So, if I got it in 2000, 
is it vintage yet? After living in the desert for 13 years, I don't know why 
I've hauled it with me on all three moves through the Southwest, but I'm so 
glad I did!

Linda - loving your gloves and looking at them on Amazon today!

Ryan, the bicycle bus is mostly just us. They're dropping like flies out there, 
and especially now that the highs are in the 50s. People have asked me, "What 
are you going to do now that it's too cold to ride?" They don't know about my 
hearty northern roots, so I try not to give them a withering look. Instead, I 
give them grace and spare them the lecture. I just chirp, "There is no bad 
weather, there is only bad clothing!" The first crossing guard we ride by on 
our route told me he loves to see us ride. It reminds him of something his mom 
would have done with him, only he says it would have been frowned upon in the 
50s so she didn't. I don't know why? Also, we may have a convert in the near 
future, as a mother has recognized me and said, "My sons want to ride to school 
with you. They think you guys are so cool. But my older son was hit by a car on 
his bike while in the crosswalk a year ago, and we haven't gotten the courage 
to let him ride again." So, maybe in the future they'll join us. Maybe. The 
thing I still get all the time is this: "I just don't know how you make it up 
that hill on that beach cruiser!"

Ah, well. Back to the search for gloves.
Leah



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[RBW] Re: Choosing between Sam and Joe

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I vote for Joe Appaloosa because I like the name. You're welcome. 

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[RBW] Rivendell Goat Gloves

[LeahFoy]

Does anyone have these: 
https://www.rivbike.com/products/goat-gloves?variant=23335673921

I have a cheap pair of velvet gloves that are worn thin. I need a new pair and 
thought I'd look at Riv first. These won't win me any beauty contests, but if 
they were really wonderful, I'd just as soon give Riv the business. There are 
no reviews and only one photo. Anyone have and love these? 

Thanks!

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[RBW] An un-obstructive front handle bar bag for boscos?

[LeahFoy]

Forgot to add, make sure you watch the video as it shows how the bag attaches. 
It is secured so it won't swing...

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[RBW] An un-obstructive front handle bar bag for boscos?

[LeahFoy]

Annie, this one might be perfect! There are more colors on the website, too! I 
will just post this one because I think it would match your Clementine blue: 
http://www.pocampo.com/collections/bike-bags/products/kinga-handlebar-bag-sky-stripes?variant=22185297604

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Re: [RBW] Re: What would you do?

[LeahFoy]

Well, my husband refuses to lock his Clem up EVER. He only rides to the park 
and to church but as I'm locking everyone else up he will say, "I don't want 
mine locked." I've said it before: that Clem is rather wasted on him.

So, if it's his Rivendell you pass by unlocked, leave it so.

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[RBW] Taking Risks

[LeahFoy]

I got to school and realized I don't have my bike lock. I'm here only for an 
hour or two to volunteer in my son's 2nd grade class. I have no choice but to 
leave The Best Bike in the World unlocked in the rack in front of the school 
office. TBBITW is finally set up exactly the way I've always dreamed - Big 
Nitto Front Rack, Big Nitto Back Rack, baskets and bags galore, and all the 
other accoutrements. It would be a crying shame to lose it now. All I can think 
about is this week's post from The Bike Snob about his stolen bike - which he 
left at HIS son's school!

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Re: [RBW] NEW 60CM CHEVIOT BUILD

[LeahFoy]

I have Chevy Envy! That saddle! The dreamy blue and cream paint! I hope you are 
wowed by the ride and that the Long Wooler is everything you wanted. We'll be 
waiting...

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Re: [RBW] Re: The Cheviot has arrived!

[LeahFoy]

Well, are you in Moscow? If not, more words and pictures are expected!

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Re: [RBW] Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

[LeahFoy]

Thanks, All, you are too kind. It's fun for me to type out my thoughts for the 
like-minded to read. I have zero real-life biking friends, so you all are 
indispensable! 

Yesterday was near disaster for the Bicycle Bus. My oldest bus kid is in 8th 
grade and they don't come any sweeter. She was bringing up the rear as we 
headed down the Hill That Would Make Cipollini Cry. A ways down I heard my son 
call out to me, so I slowed and swiveled my head, trying not to lose control of 
the giant front load in my abused Wald basket. There was L, in the street where 
vehicles whiz by at 55 mph. The curb melted away and provided her a way back up 
onto the sidewalk and we were once again on our way. But close to campus, I 
noticed she was behaving oddly on her bike. When the sidewalk narrowed so that 
we must walk the bikes, I waited up for her to ask what kind of shenanigans had 
happened at the back of the bus. "I lost my brakes!" she cried. 

!!!

That's what I thought. It's like a quote.

Anyway, she continued, "And then this black piece of my shifter - it just FLEW 
OFF - and I called after it, 'Wait, come back!!!' but it was gone. And then my 
shifter wanted to be in 1 and I had to squeeze it tight the entire ride so it 
would stay in gear. And that made it hard to also squeeze the brakes. But then 
I noticed my brakes were no longer working. I was coming up on L [my little 
son] and I didn't want to make him crash, so I veered off into the road just as 
a big truck went by! I knew this bike was going to give me trouble. I looked at 
it this morning and I said, 'You're going to give me trouble today, aren't 
you?'."

Aghast, I said, YOU ARE NEVER RIDING THAT BIKE AGAIN OR I WILL HAVE 5 
CORONARIES.

As I unloaded the Betty Foy, the kids all parked their bikes. L gave one final 
exclamation that got my attention. "My front tire is flat!" she squealed. 

No, I'm not kidding. Folks, you can't make this stuff up. So, I hugged her, 
said a prayer of thanksgiving to Jesus and I texted her mother and told her 
what had happened. I'm hoping and praying I never see that Schwinn again.

Today the Bicycle Bus was attended only by us. But we had so much fun because 
strange weather is moving through our neck of the woods, and it is lovely. Big, 
puffy cotton candy clouds floated over us. The sun left streaks of color in the 
sky. Dark and heavy clouds cruised by swiftly, having not yet decided to pour 
out their raindrops. And in the distance, hovering over our route was a 
RAINBOW. The boys were so excited because this one looked to end right about 
where the school would be. The boys have never given up hope of actually 
reaching a rainbow and discovering there really might be a pot o' gold for them 
there. The crossing guard near our house called out, "Save some gold for me!" 
We wouldn't have, though, because we would have spent it all at the bike store 
getting new bikes for the Bicycle Bus passengers. Rainbows are sneaky, and we 
were eluded yet again, but that didn't detract from the joy of the pursuit nor 
the fun of the ride. 

And on a comical note, there is a goofy kid worth telling about. There is an 
elementary school close to my house, and those kids let out at the time I'm 
heading to get my kids at their school. This goofball kid, who I'd put at about 
3rd grade, has gotten a new scooter. He has to take it down The Hill That Would 
Make Cipollini Cry, which even I would never attempt. There are a pair of blond 
brothers who do it every day on their scooters, and the goofball must be their 
friend. They are now a trio. The brothers are way more street smart, as they've 
been at it awhile. The goofball is a disaster. His scooter is pretty cool, with 
big, fat, black tires, and he knows it. As I came behind him, he began chirping 
about the splendor of his new scooter.  Then, he did exactly what comes 
naturally to little boys with new wheels: "Race ya!" he called. He took up the 
whole path and would unpredictably swerve this way and that. I was stuck behind 
him, riding my brakes and looking on in amusement. He talked the entire way 
down the hill, not that I could make a single word of it out. He was blithely 
happy with himself, whatever he was chattering about, and I waved goodbye as he 
turned right into his neighborhood. I caught him again today. "You again!" he 
chirped. And then something about racing, and we started the whole experience 
over again. 

You can't make this stuff up.
Leah

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[RBW] JumboBackabikeGrabbySackThingy

[LeahFoy]

This is just fantastic

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Re: [RBW] Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

[LeahFoy]

Lol, Patrick Moore! That's high praise, indeed! My rides are not epic, but they 
are colorful! Thanks for the offer of the bike; I only wish I had someone it 
would fit!

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Re: [RBW] Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

[LeahFoy]

*The below is really just storytelling about a neighborhood and its kids and 
their bikes. There won't be anything informative or life-altering. It's really 
just my reflections on bringing back cycling in the suburbs.*

We've been having a lot of new experiences on our bicycle bus. Lots of kids 
come and go, and no one rides every day, save us, but we usually have a a 
couple of kids join us. One day, we picked up a group of 3 girls. N is a 5th 
grader who was a guest of the regular pair of sisters who join us. N's little 
sister was being worked up for a possible cancer diagnosis, and her mother had 
sent her to stay with family friends for a couple of days. She was thrown into 
the bicycle bus without any say in the matter and when I met her that morning, 
she was white with panic. 

"Are you scared?" I asked her. "No," she said, "I'm TERRIFIED." 

Okay then. I tried to puff up her courage a bit, and we set off down the giant 
hill, traveling more slowly than normal. We made it to campus without incident 
and N took a deep breath and began to focus on more important matters. "I like 
your bike," she said, "because it has hearts and apples!" It's the little 
things.

A family of 4 has been joining us as we ride by their house at least twice per 
week. Both parents like to come when they can, and they have a 3rd grader and 
2nd grader. Those kids are riding Diamondback bikes in their proper sizes, 
which are a major improvement from the cheap and too-small sized bikes the rest 
of the kids ride. But the Diamondbacks are still heavy what with their 
suspension forks and all, and they have no way to carry luggage or water. Mom 
rides an Electra and Dad has a Gary Fischer mountain bike.  Mom and Dad take 
the backpacks and use a Camelback water system, which they share. I sent Mom a 
link to racks for her Electra, and she is looking into purchasing one.

The pair of sisters L and G may get new bikes for Christmas. L rides her 
mother's big, fendered cruiser-type bike, which has a rear rack. She's been to 
Walmart, dreaming of which bike she would like. I bite my tongue, but I really 
want to tell her to look for a Specialized on Craigslist. The Hotrock can take 
a rack and has been a great bike for my older son. G is on a Barbie bike that 
is a mere 20 inches and she is a 5th grader. It is painful to watch her wobble 
to school with her knees knocking her chin, and her lunch bag swinging madly 
from her bars. 

The bike racks at school are now full to bursting with bikes and scooters. It's 
a welcome sight, but also gives me a pang of sadness. Almost none of the bikes 
are good for commuting. Most are woefully small for the rider. M is a kid who 
describes his dad as being a "bike racer." M was given a new lime green 
Specialized Hotrock to ride to school. The problem is that M is a 5th grader, 
and he is riding the 20 inch bike. It would fit my 2nd grader. He loves the 
bike; I know he does because he tried and tried to ride it, and lime green 
appears to be his favorite color. But wobbling home while having to carry your 
35 lb backpack and Chromebook and lunch sack and eventually, a musical 
instrument wasn't feasible. So now he walks. He trudges along, laden with stuff 
and his shiny lime Hotrock sits, neglected in the garage.

We live in an affluent area. Most of these kids are shuttled to school with 
zero effort of their own, and zero discomfort. It's a valet line in the car 
loop. A school employee opens your door, and you jump out. That's IT. That's 
the end of your obligation to get to school, kid. Meanwhile, the kids who are 
trying to get there by bike are doing it on the most ill-fitting, ill-equipped 
machines. Their parents would say a quality bike is too expensive; but they 
don't say that when plunking down the money for their child's new iPhone. This 
is not a problem I can fix, so I am learning to let it go...

The new issue I'm seeing on our horizon is that of unhappy pedestrians. We had 
6 kids and 2 moms bookending them on Thursday, and that's a lot of bikes. We 
live in a terribly car-centric area. Everyone commutes by car into the city, 
which means cars are heading down our mountain at around 50 mph. There is no 
shoulder, and no bike lane, and only one road and we all must share it. We 
were, however, blessed with extra wide sidewalks; they are actually called 
"trails" and given their width, I heartily agree. The problem is that 
pedestrians of all types - dog walkers, joggers, moms with strollers - often 
don't understand they aren't the only ones using the trails. They zig zag and 
walk on the left, or just take up the whole thing and walk right in the middle. 
This poses a problem. I really get the feeling that they think of bell-ringing 
as honking. No one has ever responded positively to it, that I can tell. So, 
rather than *ding ding*, before I pass, I call out, "Good morning!" They 
usually get the hint and either move over or hold their line. It's all mostly 
smooth until 

[RBW] The Cheviot has arrived!

[LeahFoy]

All this, and no pictures. Why must you treat us so?
;)
Leah

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[RBW] Re: How was your (Bike) Labor Day?

[LeahFoy]

Mark - Super sweet photos of you and your boy. And you've got that 
Backabike bag STUFFED.

On Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 9:33:45 AM UTC-7, peec...@yahoo.com wrote:
>
> About 20 miles out along the Root River valley in SE Minnesota the rain 
> started and continued for some time at a heavy rate.  Tried to wait it out 
> but finally said to "heck with it" (or something along those lines - haha) 
> and rode home in the rain.  
> Got soaked.  Stayed warm though.  Tim
>
> On Monday, September 5, 2016 at 3:26:47 PM UTC-5, Tony DeFilippo wrote:
>>
>> Anyone accomplish some projects or get a good ride in?
>>
>> I knocked out a couple satisfying but relatively minor projects on Sunday 
>> and got a nice ride in this morning.  The XO-3 got a long-needed headset 
>> replacement - the original cup and ball bearing unit was pitted and loose, 
>> though after removal I'm pretty sure you could clean it up, replace the 
>> bearings, slather with grease and be good for another 10 years.  But I had 
>> a perfectly good VO sealed bearing unit that needed a home and my fork is 
>> now secured and buttery smooth turning.  Then I continued the drivetrain 
>> redux of the Bombadil with 3 new chainrings courtesy of David's Willow 
>> chainring stash, based on his stock availability I settled on a 49-37-25 
>> for an odd but evenly spaced triple... unfortunately the 25 proved to be a 
>> hair to large for the inner postion on my chainstays w/ a 110mm BB spindle 
>> so my old Sugino 24 got pressed back into duty.  After my ride this morning 
>> I realize I need to re-visit my FD setup as I dumped the chain past my 
>> large ring and couldn't get to the small ring but it does look nice and 
>> after comparing the old vs new side by side I'm satisfied I got the full 
>> lifetime out of the original rings.  Finally I kept fiddling with the 
>> Saluki cockpit, going from a ~10cm to 6 or 7cm Nitto stem and continuing to 
>> mess with the brake setup.  I may spend a bit more time with that tonight.
>>
>> Today's ride was a nice loop through Old Town Alexandria including Jones 
>> Point and a back and forth accross the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, it was a 
>> gorgeous morning in the upper 60's and I really enjoyed it.  The Bombadil 
>> with it's tubless SBH's pumped up around 40psi feels alot like my much 
>> svelt'er Bob Jackson frame. Between the tires and the fresh drivetrain the 
>> thing glides along like a freshly greased bearing... I'm still not setting 
>> (or seeking) any land speed records but it's pretty neat that my roughest 
>> and tumbler-est bike which I ride singletrack on can also double as a 
>> quickie/sportif bike with extremely little modification.
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Re: [RBW] Re: My custom is finished!

[LeahFoy]

Eye candy! Can't wait to hear about the miles you'll log together. We'll stay 
tuned to hear about your 30 mile ride! 

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[RBW] Re: FS: CHEVIOT

[LeahFoy]

Jealous! The only bike that makes me a bit covetous is a Cheviot! Congrats. 
Tell us more!

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Re: [RBW] Re: Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

[LeahFoy]

Doug, you know what? The rubber on the Specialized's tires IS dry and 
brittle-feeling! We got the bike Easter of his 1st grade year and he is now a 
5th grader. Yikes. Ok, I'll take it in this weekend. The Islabike is new and 
should be fine. My tires are from 2012. I have wondered how I will know when 
it's time. I don't think they feel as bad as the Specialized, though.

I'll take a closer look at the rack tomorrow, but I think I'm stuck. If I lower 
the bag, the clip on bottom that secures the bag to the rack becomes too low. 
It sits lower than the rack and there is nothing for it to grab onto. The 
little backpack gets one Backabike.The huge backpack will never fit in the 
other Backabike. It has to go in the basket or rear rack, I think. The 
Chromebook will probably go in the other Backabike bag when he gets it next 
week. I guess I need another bag for ME .

Leah, who feels every pleasure center in her brain light up over bags

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[RBW] Re: Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

[LeahFoy]

Brian, your kids! How SWEET. Love your setup. I didn't have quite that setup, 
but I did pull L on a Trek tag-along for a few years. I was happy when he 
became independent because I could finally take the ugly black hitch off my 
seat post and let the Betty be as beautiful and unfettered as she was meant to 
be. 

Clementine59 - I hope you can make your goal! I wish I could do most of my 
errands by bike, but I am not able (or ready) to give up the van just yet. 
(Side note: I do think more people will do just that, however. The advent of 
driverless cars and Uber and such wonders will make drivers' licenses rather 
unnecessary. So, if you can't get there by bike, those options are wonderful. 
Maybe I'll give up the van yet!) Do you live in a bike-friendly place? How I 
envy you if you do. Everything is here car-centric and spread out for miles, 
and then there are the mountains along the way. I told my husband the next time 
we move, I want to live somewhere bike-friendly. We do have great weather most 
of the year, though, so there's that! 

Have you shown us your Clementine yet? We'd love to see it!

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Re: [RBW] Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

[LeahFoy]

René, ooh, I LOVE the bars. They do let me sit up nice and high, and unless on 
a steep climb, I rarely think about them, which, like saddles, means they're 
great. I got Riv's new long, skinny cork grips! I watched the twining video 100 
times and finally got what Mark was doing there. I just kept thinking, "Leah, 
you can braid hair French, Dutch, upside down, standing on your HEAD; you can 
figure this out!" And so I did. Then I shellacked it. I'm super good at 
shellacking. And to prove it, I did it four times. Then I noticed my husband's 
Clem over there and attacked it with a fresh coat, too. I looked around for 
more stuff to shellac but there was nothing, so reluctantly I put imy brush 
away. (Side note: do you all think it's spelled "shellac" as a noun but 
"shellack" as a verb? It looks right to me.) The bars have 3 quirks: 1. They 
make the bike want to tip over more easily. 2. I have caught myself veering off 
a bit and it was not a quick an easy correction. It scared me a bit. 3. The 
width works totally different muscles on a climb. My triceps and trapezius 
muscles are working. Fine with me.

But I digress.

The Ride Home. Well, you all didn't pray for me because it was AWFUL. It was 
hot. Hot, hot, hot. Sweltering, stifling, oppressive heat, with nary a cloud in 
the sky for help. I arrived early because one of my quirks is a continual fear 
of being late. So, there I stood. In triple digit heat with no shade. Like a 
fool. I finally collected my 3 charges, only to have one say he forgot his 
Hydroflask and would be right back. We stood there forever. He comes back with 
no Hydroflask. Alright, I guess I'm sharing my water. The boys looked a little 
wilted at the start, but the girl, T, was just about done in by the second 
block. I kept promising it would get better as the weather cools and her 
muscles adapt. But she insisted on walking most of that mile-long hill. I had 
to wear my little guy's backpack, and haul my 5th grader's heavy beast of a 
pack in my basket. I shoved some of T's notebooks in my saddlesack to lighten 
her load. She had no kickstand, so I had to hold her bike at water breaks, 
while fighting to keep mine from toppling with its huge front load. Something 
was wrong and she couldn't shift to an easier gear. She had her enormous 
backpack on her back, and it was way too much. The boys' style was severely 
cramped by all the waiting, but they have kind hearts, so wait they did without 
complaint. She walked a lot. Slowly. I waited a lot. The boys found shade a 
ways up ahead and laid on the sidewalk like homeless kids. Not wanting to leave 
her too far behind, I stood in the blazing sun while she plodded along, and 
suddenly strange things started happening to me. As I poured sweat (highly 
uncharacteristic), I noticed my lips had gone completely, uncomfortably dry. I 
got goosebumps - as if I was becoming cold. I started to get an impending sense 
of doom, like I might not make the rest of this darn climb, and I began 
wracking my brain to remember the signs of heat exhaustion/heat stroke. I was 
past the point of feeling like water was helpful. I had very little left in me. 
Near the end, I sent the boys ahead so at least they could get home and get 
cool.

I honestly don't know how, but we all made it. I dropped T off, unloaded my 
bike, got inside, laid on cool tile and ate a lime fruit bar and drank water. I 
could have wrung the sweat out of my shirt. The boys and I jumped in the pool 
and were good as new. T has decided she no longer wants to do the ride. Her 
mother REALLY wants her to do the ride. She wants to practice with her this 
weekend and get her a front basket. I said if that doesn't work, I had a new 
bike suggestion. "Anything that would help!" she said. I think an Islabike in 
her size with the rack, which holds 39 lbs and Ortlieb panniers would work. And 
it's light and she can even have a kickstand. I sent the info and we'll see. 
The mom believes T is being lazy (I don't think so) but she's from South 
Africa, and maybe in that country this is not much to ask of a South African 
child. American kids, on the other hand...well, they were all surely pointing 
and laughing at us from the back seats of their air-conditioned motherships.

René, sorry you missed out on cycling to school. I envy your kids' flat 
commute! Thank you for my new bars. I'll have great triceps, thanks to them!

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[RBW] Thar's gold in them thar hills!

[LeahFoy]

Oh, good grief!!! It's 105 degrees here and not a golden tree in sight!

You shall not covet your neighbor's rides. You shall not covet your neighbor's 
rides.

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[RBW] Re: Hub area bag/rack mounting hacks

[LeahFoy]

 Do you guys mind posting the link to this hardware that you are using? I just 
bought the Backabike bags from Rivelo today, and I'm curious.  I don't even 
know if I want to take the bags on and off yet, it's just too soon to tell what 
needs I will have for the school year.  But it would be nice to know what you 
are using for quick on and off if it's no trouble to send the link. Thanks!

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[RBW] Hub area bag/rack mounting hacks

[LeahFoy]

I'm leaving a comment here so I get these responses. I'm wondering the same. 
I'm considering a pair of Backabike bags for our school commute and I've heard 
the lament about the mounting not being wonderfully easy...

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[RBW] Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

[LeahFoy]

School begins on Monday, and we have before us a number of challenges. The 
school is in its second year, and it has exploded in population. There was 
nearly no parking to begin with, and with the second school in the neighborhood 
also convening in the morning and with the canyon's whole workforce trying to 
get out for their 25 minute commute with but one single road that we all must 
share, biking is a NO-BRAINER. But nearly no one, excepting us, has done it. 
The school is 2 miles from my door (too far to walk), all downhill to school, 
and all uphill on the way home. The hill is so steep that a child really needs 
brakes of good quality for the downhill, and a bike that isn't too heavy (these 
are just kids, remember) and has GEARS for the way uphill. Also ideal would be 
a bottle cage for water since we live in Vegas and a rack. But a rack is 
probably asking too much. 

I mentor the junior high girls from church (I heart teenagers!), and one of my 
little favorites, L,  will attend our school. She and her little sister plan to 
use their electric scooter and bike to join us. She babysits a boy who will 
ride with us on his own bike. Another family I'm acquainted with asked if their 
5th grader could join us. As I was leaving campus after the meet and greet 
today, I heard L yell, "Leah! We have some more coming!" 

"More what?" I asked.
"More girls!" she called.
"Riding bikes?" I asked, incredulous.
"Yes, my mom's getting all their information, I'll tell you later!"

So, there you have it. Leah's Bicycle Bus is born! 

You might imagine I have some anxiety about the logistics. Even more about the 
liability. I have a plan worked out, and I'll tweak it as need arises. 

Now, for the question.

My only-5th grade-son has been reclassified as a middle-schooler. He must carry 
all his books/folders/etc in his backpack. They tell me, "Oh, and here's his 
Chromebook for the year. It goes home with him every night." 

SERIOUSLY? 

My Betty Foy has a Nitto Big Front Rack with the biggest Wald they make. The 
back has a lighter duty rack that was acting as a support for my medium 
Saddlesack. This is not going to carry both sons' bags and lunches now that my 
"middle-schooler" must schlep around everything he owns. Also, what happens if 
one of the neighborhood kids needs me to haul something?  I called Riv and Will 
listened and we both thought I would need the Big Back Rack, so I ordered it. 
Now, I wonder if I should continue to use my medium saddlesack or if I should 
order the large. Or maybe just add Back-a-Bike-bags, which are out of stock for 
now. Will suggested: http://www.carsickdesigns.com/products/large-pannier-set 
but I don't love them very much.

Someone chime in and tell me what's the best way to carry all this weight.

Thanks once again! L

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[RBW] Re: DIY crate for the Clem

[LeahFoy]

Oh, you won't be hearing from him. He likes to read about himself over my 
shoulder, but he would never admit that he's a Rivendell convert. He still 
believes he could go back to his Target bike and it would be no big deal. He 
will ride to the park and in our neighborhood, but there is no epic bike 
adventure in his future plans. He does it for his family, folks. And for the 
little bit of attention he gets when I write goofy stories about him on the 
Internet and everyone says,  "Oh, wow, now that crate really is something!"

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