Re: [RBW] Re: RAGBRAI?

[Marc Irwin]

Amtrak has been working hard the past ten years to make affordable bike 
transport available and on all it's trains.

Marc

On Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 8:22:07 AM UTC-5 brok...@gmail.com wrote:

> It’s unfortunate that this country never has, and never will embrace 
> multi-modal transportation. Just think of all the biking possibilities that 
> could be available to so many more of us, and not just those who live in 
> major metropolitan areas. 
>
> On Jan 27, 2024, at 8:00 AM, Leah Peterson  wrote:
>
> 
>
> Yes, you remember rightly, George. This was why I had to get a 50 cm Platy 
> (still waiting for parts to be built) - so that I could put it on Amtrak; 
> the 55 is just too long. And even then the 50 will be a tight fit, and you 
> can only have so many bikes on the train, and there’s some other dumb rules 
> that may or may not be enforced when we get there. It’s not a bulletproof 
> plan. Marc does it with a Brompton.
>
> On Jan 26, 2024, at 11:54 AM, George Schick  wrote:
>
> I hate to throw a wet blanket on this idea, but wasn't there some 
> discussion on this forum a while back about taking bikes on Amtrak, which 
> trains allow them and which ones don't, where and how they store the bikes, 
> etc?  Not sure if that was ever resolved for this route. Has anyone done 
> this before on this Amtrak Wolverine route?
>
> On Friday, January 26, 2024 at 10:42:00 AM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
> wrote:
>
>> Marc! You want to do this with me, I’m sure!
>> The Lone Wolf and The Platypus Rider Ride Across Two States. I can see it 
>> now.
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Jan 26, 2024, at 11:29 AM, Marc Irwin  wrote:
>>
>> Leah, 
>>
>>  The ride from Millenium Park sounds like the route I've taken 
>> several times to and from Chicago, using Indiana Dunes as one of the 
>> overnights.  It would be a good ride, you could take Amtrak to Chicago and 
>> return on Amtrak from New Buffalo.
>>
>> Marc
>>
>> On Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 9:23:10 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding 
>> Ding! wrote:
>>
>>> Leif, I could do this It’s Father’s day weekend, so that is the only 
>>> possible snag. I’m going to try and make this ride! Thank you!!!
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Jan 25, 2024, at 8:27 PM, Leif Eckstrom  wrote:
>>>
>>> Hey Leah, and midwestern riders, 
>>>
>>>
>>> There’s a well-planned and well-executed ride from Chicago’s Millenium 
>>> Park to New Buffalo, MI, spread out over 2 days, totalling about 100 miles 
>>> all told. June 14-15 (Friday and Saturday).  Hundreds of friendly 
>>> riders—most camp the first night at Indiana Dunes state park, but hotels 
>>> are another option. Easy pace. Easy route. Food and sag support. 
>>> There are a number of Ragbrai riders who attend this ride from chicago. 
>>> Perhaps they could give you a taste of ragbrai without all the logistical 
>>> headaches. 
>>> I had a lot of fun last year on this ride and made plenty of new 
>>> friends. Registration opens Sunday, February 11. There are busses and 
>>> moving trucks to take you, your luggage, and your bike back to chicago 
>>> should you like. 
>>>
>>> More details here. https://www.bikereg.com/63763
>>>
>>> Best, 
>>> Leif in Chicago
>>>
>>> On Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 3:52:06 PM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Welp, I was so much more excited about this in theory. After reading 
>>>> about the various experiences of damaged luggage, sweltering temps and 
>>>> difficult logistics, I think I’ll find a different ride to do. 
>>>>
>>>> Thanks to everyone who offered their experiences! It was a great thread 
>>>> to read in the dead of a Michigan winter.
>>>> Leah
>>>>
>>>> On Jan 21, 2024, at 12:03 PM, Matt Beecher  wrote:
>>>>
>>>> If I were to do it again, I would pay for one of the services where 
>>>> they haul your stuff and set up your tent.  Getting a hotel will likely be 
>>>> nearly impossible, given the number of people attending.  
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I did RAGBRAI a few years ago and tried bringing my own tent and 
>>>> setting it up at night.  The kids they use to haul luggage from site to 
>>>> site quickly destroyed my bag.  Basically, they pile them in the truck and 
>>>> if I had to guess, they saw my handles and yanked on it to pull it free, 
>>>> but tore the brand ne

Re: [RBW] Re: RAGBRAI?

[Marc Irwin]

All The trains running between Michigan and Chicago take bike 
reservations.  I've used them all many times.

Marc

On Friday, January 26, 2024 at 11:54:12 AM UTC-5 George Schick wrote:

> I hate to throw a wet blanket on this idea, but wasn't there some 
> discussion on this forum a while back about taking bikes on Amtrak, which 
> trains allow them and which ones don't, where and how they store the bikes, 
> etc?  Not sure if that was ever resolved for this route. Has anyone done 
> this before on this Amtrak Wolverine route?
>
> On Friday, January 26, 2024 at 10:42:00 AM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
> wrote:
>
>> Marc! You want to do this with me, I’m sure!
>> The Lone Wolf and The Platypus Rider Ride Across Two States. I can see it 
>> now.
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Jan 26, 2024, at 11:29 AM, Marc Irwin  wrote:
>>
>> Leah, 
>>
>>  The ride from Millenium Park sounds like the route I've taken 
>> several times to and from Chicago, using Indiana Dunes as one of the 
>> overnights.  It would be a good ride, you could take Amtrak to Chicago and 
>> return on Amtrak from New Buffalo.
>>
>> Marc
>>
>> On Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 9:23:10 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding 
>> Ding! wrote:
>>
>>> Leif, I could do this It’s Father’s day weekend, so that is the only 
>>> possible snag. I’m going to try and make this ride! Thank you!!!
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Jan 25, 2024, at 8:27 PM, Leif Eckstrom  wrote:
>>>
>>> Hey Leah, and midwestern riders, 
>>>
>>>
>>> There’s a well-planned and well-executed ride from Chicago’s Millenium 
>>> Park to New Buffalo, MI, spread out over 2 days, totalling about 100 miles 
>>> all told. June 14-15 (Friday and Saturday).  Hundreds of friendly 
>>> riders—most camp the first night at Indiana Dunes state park, but hotels 
>>> are another option. Easy pace. Easy route. Food and sag support. 
>>> There are a number of Ragbrai riders who attend this ride from chicago. 
>>> Perhaps they could give you a taste of ragbrai without all the logistical 
>>> headaches. 
>>> I had a lot of fun last year on this ride and made plenty of new 
>>> friends. Registration opens Sunday, February 11. There are busses and 
>>> moving trucks to take you, your luggage, and your bike back to chicago 
>>> should you like. 
>>>
>>> More details here. https://www.bikereg.com/63763
>>>
>>> Best, 
>>> Leif in Chicago
>>>
>>> On Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 3:52:06 PM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Welp, I was so much more excited about this in theory. After reading 
>>>> about the various experiences of damaged luggage, sweltering temps and 
>>>> difficult logistics, I think I’ll find a different ride to do. 
>>>>
>>>> Thanks to everyone who offered their experiences! It was a great thread 
>>>> to read in the dead of a Michigan winter.
>>>> Leah
>>>>
>>>> On Jan 21, 2024, at 12:03 PM, Matt Beecher  wrote:
>>>>
>>>> If I were to do it again, I would pay for one of the services where 
>>>> they haul your stuff and set up your tent.  Getting a hotel will likely be 
>>>> nearly impossible, given the number of people attending.  
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I did RAGBRAI a few years ago and tried bringing my own tent and 
>>>> setting it up at night.  The kids they use to haul luggage from site to 
>>>> site quickly destroyed my bag.  Basically, they pile them in the truck and 
>>>> if I had to guess, they saw my handles and yanked on it to pull it free, 
>>>> but tore the brand new heavy canvas bag instead.  I tried holding it 
>>>> together with a cable lock and tape, but had to give up on that after a 
>>>> few 
>>>> days.  A lot of items I didn't need were tossed, then the rest went into 
>>>> my 
>>>> panniers and I had to haul it myself.  Overall, I was a bit disappointed 
>>>> with the luggage service side of the trip.  
>>>>
>>>> However, the ride itself was great, especially eating dinner with 
>>>> strangers every evening.  
>>>>
>>>> One thing I was happy that I brought was my ultralight cot.  It got me 
>>>> off of the ground, which kept me dry on rainy evenings and cooler on hot 
>>>> days.  
>>>>
>>>> The next trick is to find a way to charge yo

Re: [RBW] Re: RAGBRAI?

[Marc Irwin]

Leah, 
 The ride from Millenium Park sounds like the route I've taken several 
times to and from Chicago, using Indiana Dunes as one of the overnights.  
It would be a good ride, you could take Amtrak to Chicago and return on 
Amtrak from New Buffalo.

Marc

On Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 9:23:10 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:

> Leif, I could do this It’s Father’s day weekend, so that is the only 
> possible snag. I’m going to try and make this ride! Thank you!!!
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jan 25, 2024, at 8:27 PM, Leif Eckstrom  wrote:
>
> Hey Leah, and midwestern riders, 
>
>
> There’s a well-planned and well-executed ride from Chicago’s Millenium 
> Park to New Buffalo, MI, spread out over 2 days, totalling about 100 miles 
> all told. June 14-15 (Friday and Saturday).  Hundreds of friendly 
> riders—most camp the first night at Indiana Dunes state park, but hotels 
> are another option. Easy pace. Easy route. Food and sag support. 
> There are a number of Ragbrai riders who attend this ride from chicago. 
> Perhaps they could give you a taste of ragbrai without all the logistical 
> headaches. 
> I had a lot of fun last year on this ride and made plenty of new friends. 
> Registration opens Sunday, February 11. There are busses and moving trucks 
> to take you, your luggage, and your bike back to chicago should you like. 
>
> More details here. https://www.bikereg.com/63763
>
> Best, 
> Leif in Chicago
>
> On Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 3:52:06 PM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
> wrote:
>
>> Welp, I was so much more excited about this in theory. After reading 
>> about the various experiences of damaged luggage, sweltering temps and 
>> difficult logistics, I think I’ll find a different ride to do. 
>>
>> Thanks to everyone who offered their experiences! It was a great thread 
>> to read in the dead of a Michigan winter.
>> Leah
>>
>> On Jan 21, 2024, at 12:03 PM, Matt Beecher  wrote:
>>
>> If I were to do it again, I would pay for one of the services where they 
>> haul your stuff and set up your tent.  Getting a hotel will likely be 
>> nearly impossible, given the number of people attending.  
>>
>>
>> I did RAGBRAI a few years ago and tried bringing my own tent and setting 
>> it up at night.  The kids they use to haul luggage from site to site 
>> quickly destroyed my bag.  Basically, they pile them in the truck and if I 
>> had to guess, they saw my handles and yanked on it to pull it free, but 
>> tore the brand new heavy canvas bag instead.  I tried holding it together 
>> with a cable lock and tape, but had to give up on that after a few days.  A 
>> lot of items I didn't need were tossed, then the rest went into my panniers 
>> and I had to haul it myself.  Overall, I was a bit disappointed with the 
>> luggage service side of the trip.  
>>
>> However, the ride itself was great, especially eating dinner with 
>> strangers every evening.  
>>
>> One thing I was happy that I brought was my ultralight cot.  It got me 
>> off of the ground, which kept me dry on rainy evenings and cooler on hot 
>> days.  
>>
>> The next trick is to find a way to charge your phone.  I'd make sure you 
>> have a power bank available.  
>>
>> Good luck,
>> Matt
>>
>> On Monday, January 15, 2024 at 5:33:07 PM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Who knows about Bike Film Festival? 
>>>
>>> I paid for the pass to watch this year’s videos and it was money 
>>> well-spent. I got to the RAGBRAI documentary last night. Wow. I had heard 
>>> of it but really knew nothing about it and now I would just love to figure 
>>> out how to ride it this year. It just looks like such an experience. And 
>>> I’ve had very few experiences, because I’m late to the bike adventure scene 
>>> AND I’ve been raising kids! But now they are teenagers and might not even 
>>> know that I’m gone so maybe I should ride this epic ride!
>>>
>>> There are a ton of logistics I don’t understand. I think you need a 
>>> “charter” to haul your stuff, yes? And to bring you back across the state 
>>> after you finish? And if you use these “charters” do they trash your bike 
>>> in their racks or will they have something that can handle a a mixte with 
>>> fenders? Is there are charter that is more friendly to Riv bikes than the 
>>> others?
>>>
>>> Also, no camping. I’m really hoping to end up in a hotel or some sort of 
>>> dwelling. I don’t have any tents, don’t know how to pitch tents and so on. 
>>> This may be the thing I can’t plan my way out of, because there are so many 
>>> riders moving through tiny host towns.
>>>
>>> I’ll look up more info tonight after I get my chores done! But it really 
>>> is so exciting to imagine riding my bike across a whole state… Also, it’s 
>>> Real Winter here in Michigan, so maybe that’s why this hits different.
>>>
>>> Leah
>>>
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[RBW] Re: New Jewelry for my Platypus

[Marc Irwin]

If Paul did the anodizing, this time it will be right!

Marc

On Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 8:28:30 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:

> I have never had Paul anything. I’ve had whatever brakes and levers came 
> with my bikes and didn’t think any more about it. I did get my VO brake 
> levers anodized, but that batch of rose pink ano faded freakishly fast and 
> everything was silver 4 months later. 
>
> But I’m giving it another chance. Everyone talks about Paul, and Paul 
> sometimes offers their parts in pretty, anodized colors, but currently, 
> they do not. I emailed the company, asking if they happened to have any of 
> their pink levers laying around that they would be willing to sell me. I 
> got an email back from Paul, like THE Paul, who directed me to an employee 
> I won’t name here. He and I got in contact and he was so fun, right from 
> the start. We chatted and he looked at my bikes (I sent him my pics via 
> email) and we made a plan. 
>
> We colored it all. 
>
> The bolts, the brake body, the levers, the barrel adjustors ALL of it. 
>
> The parts came in 3 boxes, plus one extra little envelope. The envelope 
> had a small personalized gift from my new friend at Paul, just because, 
> with a handwritten note in the prettiest handwriting I’ve ever seen. Swoon! 
> I opened the first box and it was wrapped like origami inside. I uncovered 
> the first gorgeous pieces and the breath left my body. So beautiful. 
> Quality even a novice can’t miss. Just what I wanted. Rich, rose color. 
>
> I would need to be with bike people to get the full joy out of this 
> experience. My bike shop knows about Paul Components. A blizzard is on its 
> way to Michigan and I knew my shop would not be busy. I put the pieces back 
> in the box, loaded the boxes and my bike in the van and drove to the shop. 
> I came in and there were 4 mechanics and zero customers. “Guys!” I said, “I 
> have a fun project for us to do, and I can’t do it without you! Who wants 
> to see what is in these boxes?” 
>
> So there we were on company time, hovering over these immaculate little 
> parcels, oohing and aahhing. There was extra swag in there, stuff I had 
> never seen. 
>
> “What’s this?” I asked, holding up a flat, wooden thing with Paul emblems. 
>
> “It’s a carpenter’s pencil,” said the mechanic. I gave it to him.
>
> I left the bike with them and I should have it in the next couple/few 
> days, depending on how long the blizzard rages for. Not that I’ll get to 
> ride and try those beautiful Paul parts out; we are getting up to a foot of 
> snow! For now they are only a visual treat. I can’t even imagine how 
> enamored I will be when I get to actually USE the brakes. 
>
> And what nice people. I was not expecting them to be so personable! I have 
> heard they are a small operation, but they *are* famous in their own 
> right - celebrity machinists, really - yet so kind to a layperson like me.
>
> Here’s the photo I got before the parts shipped. “Whatcha think?” he 
> asked. 
>
> Oh, he knew. He knew he knocked it straight outta the park.
>
> Leah
>
>  
>

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[RBW] Re: "Grant hates toe clips."

[Marc Irwin]

I used clipess for years and thought they were the greatest thing ever 
until one broke.  I immediately switched back to the old platforms  with 
toeclips "temporarily."  All I noticed when I changed back was that the 
shoes were more comfortable. I don't think the clipless did anything for 
me.  I'm sure they make a difference for racers and people who live on 
their power meter stats and count grams for a hobby, but I've switched to 
spiky platforms on four of my bikes and two have MKS Urban Platforms with 
strapless toeclips.  They work great (I never tightened the straps anyway) 
and I can actually wear comfortable shoes, that I can walk in also!

Marc

On Sunday, December 24, 2023 at 8:44:43 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote:

> First entry in new Blahg. And no, he doesn't; he reports someone's 
> out-of-context judgment.
>
> But I'm curious how many on this RBW list like and use retention and how 
> many don't; and of the former, how many use toe clips and how many use 
> clipless systems -- and what kind.
>
> I'll start: I rode fast for years and thousands of miles in Keds with 
> thick, soft soles and then rubber-soled lace ups of other sorts on 
> un-clipped rat-trap pedals (and even rubber block pedals) until in about 
> 1990 I got my first relatively expensive road bike (1989 Falcon, tout 531C 
> with Sante group) and decided largely because of bike mag content that I'd 
> better get with the retention program. I started with Bata Bikers and clips 
> and straps, graduated to clips and straps and slotted cleats, then pretty 
> quickly switched to the burgeoning varieties of clipless -- Sampson 
> Stratics, Grafton "Erector Set" road and mtb pedals, Speedplay X1s and 
> Frogs, Looks of various sorts, and finally SPDs, road and mtb (by "road" I 
> mean the ones that came out for about 1 season long long ago with the mtb 
> mechanism). 
>
> A couple of years ago I tried platforms with spikes and no-retention shoes 
> but after about a month of annoyance always shifting my foot to find the 
> right position I gave up and went back to SPDs. I've got SPDs on all my 
> bikes though I've got a very nice set of XC Pros + clips and straps + 
> almost-as-new wood-soled Duegis with cleats that I'd like to try -- I found 
> slotted cleats with semi-tight straps easier with a fixed drivetrain than 
> Look Keos -- except that SPDs are so perfect.
>
> So, I've round that having gotten used to retention I find it very hard to 
> give it up. I daresay that this habituation is stronger since so much of my 
> riding is on fixed drivetrains, but I'd still want at least clips and 
> loose-ish straps with rubber soles for any freewheel drivetrain.
>
> But again, SPDs just feel so perfect that I will probably just stay with 
> them.
>
> Best wishes to all for the Christmas season.
>
> Patrick Moore, finishing up a late resume on Xmas eve in ABQ, NM.
>
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[RBW] Re: Ceramic coating the paint

[Marc Irwin]

I've used KBS Coating Diamond Finish with some success.  It has worked well 
over the paint on my Sam,  but not so well on the raw steel of my Hunq.  
Here's the experience with the Hunq 
:https://simplecycle-marc.blogspot.com/2021/09/mammoth-cosmetics.html

Marc

On Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 11:45:19 PM UTC-4 John S wrote:

> In the recent 'Who's getting a Platypus tomorrow?' thread, one list member 
> mentioned "ceramic coating the paint before building [the bike] up."
>
> I'm very interested to hear more about ceramic coating from the group's 
> collective experience and wisdom. My one major frustration with my 
> Rivendells has been the fragility of the paint (my AHH is acquiring 
> "beausage" at an alarming rate compared with my other bikes); I'd love if 
> there were a way to reduce chipping and maintain the beauty of the original 
> paint for longer.
>
> Many thanks in advance for sharing your insights and experiences.
>
> John
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Who’s getting a Platypus tomorrow?

[Marc Irwin]

Thanks to you I don't need to.

Marc[image: 20231004_121716.jpg][image: 20231004_133008.jpg]


On Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 9:40:42 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:

> The preorder email was sent out today! Did you read it? Lots of completes 
> for sale but only 24 frames.
>
> Set to arrive end of November. Sad you’ll have to wait so long. 
>
> Who is getting one?
>
> What color?
>
> What plans for the bike?
>
> I just had a gorgeous 27 miles on my mermaid Platy today. Sublimely 
> comfortable. Plenty fast. 
>
> Leah
>

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[RBW] Re: New Platypus Lug

[Marc Irwin]

Cost was probably involved.  The fillet brazing on the original Platypus 
would be very time consuming and more difficult in a factory setting than 
connecting a few tubes with lug.

Marc

On Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 5:50:25 PM UTC-4 allan@gmail.com wrote:

> [image: 0F3B224F-E805-48D6-9A22-8F51C4323F9C.jpeg]Perhaps they dusted off 
> the Betty Foy/Yves Gomez lug…
>
> On Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 3:23:46 PM UTC-4 CoalTrain wrote:
>
>> Looks like the new run of Platy's are getting a lugged top/seat tube, 
>> where as the previous models were welded. Very nice.
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Best mitten design for very cold weather

[Marc Irwin]

I've used hunter's mittens for years.  They have a lot of practical 
advantages : http://simplecycle-marc.blogspot.com/2013/02/toasty-hands.html

Marc

On Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 4:15:59 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote:

> The fall style thread raises a question about keeping your hands warm in 
> very cold temperatures (for me, very cold means in the teens F). My fingers 
> are very sensitive to the cold. I've bought 2 or 3 pairs of PI Lobster 
> gloves but I've been disappointed in the fit and the warmth. 
>
> I've used Outdoor Research heavy nylon mitten sheaths with thick boiled 
> wool mittens underneath, and those were very warm indeed, but very awkward 
> to ride in, even on a fixed gear where you have to handle only the brake 
> levers.
>
> Varusteleka currently has a number of mil surplus mittens with separate 
> thumb, separate thumb and trigger finger, and separate thumb and first 2 
> fingers. The whole point of mittens is to bundle the fingers together in 
> one compartment for mutual warmth, so each added finger compartment 
> sacrifices warmth.
>
> Does anyone have thoughts on a glove or a mitten or a system that gives 
> the best mix of warmth and dexterity? And perhaps some particular gloves or 
> mittens that fit the bill?
>
> Right now, I've got hugely oversized 5-finger gloves under which I can 
> wear wool knit gloves, under which in turn I can wear silk liners, but this 
> sort of layer system is cumbersome to put on and take off.
>
> Thanks.
>
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Re: [RBW] Upcoming Riv Ride: Chicago

[Marc Irwin]

We don't plan to go as far as McCormick Place.  We're open to suggestions 
for lunch, I picked Navy Pier as a convenient turnaround point for a 35 
mile ride from Mack's.

Marc


On Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at 8:37:55 AM UTC-4 captaincon...@gmail.com 
wrote:

> I'm sort of in.  There are sections of the Lakefront trail that are 
> great.  I'd recommend avoiding North Avenue to McCormick Place on a 
> Saturday in August.  Also, Navy Pier has little redeeming cultural value 
> and the LFT is a disaster around there despite tens of millions of dollars 
> spent.
>
> On Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 9:56:38 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
> wrote:
>
>> I’m open to options other than Navy Pier, but would request some place we 
>> can sit down and enjoy food and drinks, in keeping with the tradition of 
>> our Riv Rides. If we could sit out on a patio and keep the bikes near, 
>> well, that would be the dream.
>>
>> On Aug 1, 2023, at 7:18 PM, Mike Sherman  wrote:
>>
>> 
>>
>> Seconding that navy pier will be touristy and packed, but there are a lot 
>> of good options near the trail in Lincoln park and uptown (and 
>> andersonville, and...)
>>
>> I'd be happy to convoy up from Hyde Park, and back down if anyone wants 
>> to end at the promontory point fire pits and do something picnic style.
>>
>> -Mike 
>> On Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 3:32:13 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote:
>>
>>> Please take and post photos. I took a very quick trip out to Evanston 
>>> not quite 2 months ago for my daughter's graduate at Northwestern, and we 
>>> took a pleasant hike around the lakeside path outskirting the campus. 
>>> Rather lovely area.
>>>
>>> No bike, tho' at first I'd thought of borrowing a Brompton and taking 
>>> Amtrak out from Albuquerque.
>>>
>>> On Tue, Aug 1, 2023 at 8:04 AM Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! <
>>> jonasa...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
 Hi All,

 The celebrated Lakefront Trail in Chicago is calling. I’ve never done 
 it but on August 26th, I’ll get the chance..and you’re invited!

 Mack’s Bike and Goods, the Evanston Rivendell dealer, will be expecting 
 us. We will meet there at a time TBD on the morning of the 26th, visit the 
 shop and then catch the trail from there. We will have lunch at the Navy 
 Pier (restaurant also TBD, locals feel free to weigh in) and ride for 
 maybe 
 a total of 30-40 miles. 

 Bring your favorite Rivendell, some mad money to spend at Mack’s if you 
 like, your sparkly personality and join us for our first Chicago Riv Ride. 

 Please let us know if you plan to attend!

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[RBW] Re: Upcoming Riv Ride: Chicago

[Marc Irwin]

We're open to suggestions for lunch, I picked Navy Pier as a convenient 
turnaround for a 35 mile ride from Mack's.  

Marc


On Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 2:40:02 PM UTC-4 Sean B. wrote:

> Leah!
>
> I'm in! Navy Pier can be a bit of a tourist trap, and might be hard to 
> lock up a big number of bikes. Along the trail are a few cafe stands, and 
> there's also a handful around Buckingham Fountain (with restrooms). 
>
> On Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 1:30:23 PM UTC-5 Doug H. wrote:
>
>> Sounds like it will be a good ride and I wish I could attend one of these 
>> Rivendell rides. Maybe some day...
>> doug
>>
>> On Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 10:04:35 AM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi All,
>>>
>>> The celebrated Lakefront Trail in Chicago is calling. I’ve never done it 
>>> but on August 26th, I’ll get the chance..and you’re invited!
>>>
>>> Mack’s Bike and Goods, the Evanston Rivendell dealer, will be expecting 
>>> us. We will meet there at a time TBD on the morning of the 26th, visit the 
>>> shop and then catch the trail from there. We will have lunch at the Navy 
>>> Pier (restaurant also TBD, locals feel free to weigh in) and ride for maybe 
>>> a total of 30-40 miles. 
>>>
>>> Bring your favorite Rivendell, some mad money to spend at Mack’s if you 
>>> like, your sparkly personality and join us for our first Chicago Riv Ride. 
>>>
>>> Please let us know if you plan to attend!
>>>
>>> Leah Peterson and Marc Irwin
>>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Let’s say I made my Clem into a “gravel bike”

[Marc Irwin]

If you want a larger footprint on that bike for gravel, I'd recommend 
Schwalbe Big Ben tires and add Flat Attack sealant to the tubes.  Don't 
over think it.

Marc

On Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 4:15:22 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:

> I love pavement. But I’ve been on two gravel rides in the last month and I 
> rode a Platy either time and it wasn’t my favorite for that bike. But, I 
> have my old 2019 52 cm Clem L, and it doesn’t have a dedicated purpose 
> right now and shouldn’t that be the bike for rough and tough stuff like 
> gravel? Also, my Platys are prisses. 
>
> BUT. I’m not good at gravel. I have no idea what the kids are doing these 
> days. I have questions, and you have answers.
>
> 1. Can I keep my VO wavy fenders on a gravel bike? Here’s what I have, and 
> they say up to 50 mm tire will fit:[image: IMG_5029.jpeg]
> 2. Slick or knobby? I can’t even get a straight answer on this. Which is 
> better? If it matters about the rider, this will be for a rider with a 
> healthy fear of crashing.
>
> 3. How wide? I have 42s on my bikes now and I don’t feel like they are 
> wide enough. 
>
> 4. Tubeless or no? These wheels are tubeless-compatible but I put a tube 
> in them because I wasn’t riding enough to keep the sealant circulating. But 
> that can be changed right quick.
>
> Here is my Clem in its current configuration, and yes, I know the 
> Backabikes gotta go. 
>
> [image: IMG_1812.jpeg]
> Thanks for your help!
> Leah 
>

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Re: [RBW] Please Join us: Riv Ride, Yankee Springs in Hastings, Michigan

[Marc Irwin]

That is always something to consider there.  We will only be riding 6 miles 
on paved secondary roads, the rest will be gravel.  The main traffic 
concerns in the area are around Gun Lake and Chief Noonday road which we 
will be avoiding.   I did a solo trip last year on that weekend and had no 
problems at all.

Marc

On Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 9:15:52 AM UTC-4 George Schick wrote:

> Y'all may want to keep in mind that's Memorial Day weekend.  Not sure how 
> crowded the roads around Hastings and the Yankee Springs Recreation Area 
> get during the year's first big holiday, but things might get a little 
> dicey.
>
> On Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 8:06:54 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:
>
>> Hi Friends,
>>
>> The storms forecast for the weekend are going to force us to reschedule 
>> the ride. We needed to give ample time for those who are joining us from 
>> out of the area to prepare.
>>
>> Instead of Saturday 13th, the ride will now be Saturday, May 27th, 10:30 
>> am. 
>>
>> We are excited to see you then.
>> Leah and Marc
>>
>>
>>
>> On May 5, 2023, at 12:04 PM, Leah Peterson  wrote:
>>
>> 
>>
>> Reminder: Next Saturday is our first Unofficial Riv Ride of the season! 
>> If you plan to come, I’d love to know who we’re expecting ahead of time. 
>> You can say so in the comments. 
>>
>> I can’t wait to see you and your beautiful bikes.
>> ———
>>
>> Hi Riv Friends,
>>
>> Spring is here and it is time to announce our first Michigan Riv Ride of 
>> the season. 
>>
>> Bring your favorite Rivendell to downtown Hastings, Michigan (parking lot 
>> behind Waldorff’s) on May 13th at 10:30 am for a ride with other Riv 
>> owners. We have a 35-40 mile route planned through beautiful Yankee 
>> Springs, and will end where we began, in downtown Hastings. Join us at the 
>> lovely Waldorff Brewpub where we will convene after, for food and drinks. 
>> https://www.walldorffbrewpub.com/story
>>
>> The road is gravel, so consider that when choosing what tires you’re 
>> running. If we get rained out, the ride will be rescheduled for May 27th, 
>> same time. This ride is not affiliated with Rivendell Bicycle Works; it is 
>> a meeting of like-minded riders who will probably ride Rivs. Ride at your 
>> own risk.
>>
>> We are so excited to see you there! 
>> Leah Peterson and Marc Irwin
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Apr 22, 2023, at 10:15 AM, Richard Rose  wrote:
>>
>> I was thinking Yankee Springs? I am thinking of driving over on Friday 
>> to ride the trail & camp @ Yankee? Short drive to Hastings Saturday morning.
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Apr 22, 2023, at 9:58 AM, Marc Irwin  wrote:
>>
>> There is a nice single track course near the Deep Lake rustic 
>> campground.  It's one of my favorite destinations for a weekend out of the 
>> house.
>>
>> Marc
>>
>> On Friday, April 21, 2023 at 3:28:12 PM UTC-4 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> Not only does this ride sound like a blast, but it also affords the 
>>> opportunity to ride some nearby singletrack. Might have to make a weekend 
>>> out of this one.
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Apr 21, 2023, at 2:40 PM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! <
>>> jonasa...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi Riv Friends,
>>>
>>>
>>> Spring is here and it is time to announce our first Michigan Riv Ride. 
>>>
>>> Bring your favorite Rivendell to downtown Hastings, Michigan (parking 
>>> lot to be determined) on May 13th at 10:30 am for a ride with other Riv 
>>> owners. We have a 35-40 mile route planned through beautiful Yankee 
>>> Springs, and will end where we began, in downtown Hastings. Join us at the 
>>> lovely Waldorff Brewpub where we will convene after for food and drinks. 
>>> https://www.walldorffbrewpub.com/story
>>>
>>> The road is gravel, so consider that when choosing what tires you’re 
>>> running. If we get rained out, the ride will be rescheduled for May 27th, 
>>> same time. This ride is not affiliated with Rivendell Bicycle Works; it is 
>>> a meeting of like-minded riders who will probably ride Rivs. Ride at your 
>>> own risk.
>>>
>>> We are so excited to see you there! 
>>> Leah Peterson and Marc Irwin
>>>
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[RBW] Re: Lighter than your Platypus

[Marc Irwin]

[image: Heavier Hunq.JPG]
Misguided weight weenies, all of you.  You want a better workout?  Get a 
heavier bike.

Marc

On Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 6:58:18 AM UTC-4 Roberta wrote:

> Mine feels light when riding it. 
>
> Roberta
> Philadelphia 
>
> On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 8:05:57 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote:
>
>> 2016 Matthews "road bike for dirt" at 31.99 lb with full generous kit in 
>> frame bag, which also contains the capacitor and switching box for the 
>> K-Lite. 
>>
>> Dynamo lighting f and r, fenders of 2X thicker than your Honjos, with 2X 
>> thicker struts, rear rack, cages, and pedals. Not bad at all considering 
>> that the bag with its contents probably weighs close to 4 lb. 
>> -- 
>>
>> ---
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>> Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum
>>
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[RBW] Re: What do I replace coroplast with in Sackville

[Marc Irwin]

If you can't find an abandoned yard sign lying around, the big box hardware 
stores sell new pieces at pretty cheap prices.

Marc

On Monday, April 17, 2023 at 11:06:34 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:

> Mine is all bendy and collapsey in my medium SaddleSack. What are you 
> folks putting in there to replace it? 
>
> Joe Bernard 
>

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Re: [RBW] Please Join us: Riv Ride, Yankee Springs in Hastings, Michigan

[Marc Irwin]

There is a nice single track course near the Deep Lake rustic campground.  
It's one of my favorite destinations for a weekend out of the house.

Marc

On Friday, April 21, 2023 at 3:28:12 PM UTC-4 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:

> Not only does this ride sound like a blast, but it also affords the 
> opportunity to ride some nearby singletrack. Might have to make a weekend 
> out of this one.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Apr 21, 2023, at 2:40 PM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!  
> wrote:
>
> Hi Riv Friends,
>
>
> Spring is here and it is time to announce our first Michigan Riv Ride. 
>
> Bring your favorite Rivendell to downtown Hastings, Michigan (parking lot 
> to be determined) on May 13th at 10:30 am for a ride with other Riv owners. 
> We have a 35-40 mile route planned through beautiful Yankee Springs, and 
> will end where we began, in downtown Hastings. Join us at the lovely 
> Waldorff Brewpub where we will convene after for food and drinks. 
> https://www.walldorffbrewpub.com/story
>
> The road is gravel, so consider that when choosing what tires you’re 
> running. If we get rained out, the ride will be rescheduled for May 27th, 
> same time. This ride is not affiliated with Rivendell Bicycle Works; it is 
> a meeting of like-minded riders who will probably ride Rivs. Ride at your 
> own risk.
>
> We are so excited to see you there! 
> Leah Peterson and Marc Irwin
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Re: [RBW] Getting my groove back on with the Platypus - dealing with near misses

[Marc Irwin]

You definitely don't want to be intimidated from taking the lane.  It 
prevents a lot of terrible decisions that motorists make.  I ride around in 
city traffic daily and the most dangerous thing I see EVERY DAY is drivers 
yielding when they shouldn't.  They will suddenly stop  a line of traffic 
and wave me to ride through  even when I am stopped with both feet on the 
ground.  It's ridiculous, in the absence of bike infrastructure we should 
all follow the rules of the road and not be overly courteous.  Incidents 
where people are rude and negligent are really quite rare in my daily 
experience.

Marc

On Friday, December 30, 2022 at 7:58:41 AM UTC-5 Jay LePree wrote:

> Hi all:
>
> All good advice.  I am lacking in the "take the lane" approach.  Had I 
> done that, the "right hook" in front of me would not have happened.  I am, 
> admittedly timid, and have trouble with this approach, though I know it is 
> legal.  in NJ, a cyclist should remain to the right as safety allows, and 
> certainly at parking lot and road intersections, it makes good sense to 
> take the lane.  I am always afraid of the errant driver that will ride up 
> my back.  (I do use a mirror, so it will allow me to see them...and see 
> them riding up my back :) ). 
>
> In this case, traffic was fairly slow, so taking the lane would make 
> perfect sense. 
>
> One riding skill I use regularly when approaching a light at an 
> intersection is that I remain to the right but take the spot of the car in 
> front of me;  I don't ride up to the front car.  It saves me the trouble of 
> having cars that I passed then need to pass me again. Additionally, it 
> prevents the "right hook". 
>
> I do use lights and reflectors.  I wear reflective ankle straps for the 
> motion (the ones you recommended Patrick..silver and about 2 inches wide), 
> and placed reflective stips on my crank arms for added motion.  I use two 
> bright tail lights and have reflective tape on my rear rack. I have a 
> Schmidt Edelux II headlight and affixe the another ankle band to my basket 
> so I have a 5 inch x 2 inch band of reflection on the front.
>
> Thanks again,
>
> Happy New Year
> The Platypus rides again to the gym.
>
> Jay LePree
>
>
> On Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 3:42:22 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote:
>
>> Jay: I'm sorry to hear about your near misses. I've had my share and they 
>> leave a "sour taste in your mouth" -- a kind of lingering depressed or dark 
>> feeling that is -- in my case at least -- even stronger than the inevitable 
>> lingering residual fear. 
>>
>> Were these occasions at night? I try to err on the egregious, excessive 
>> side of night-time illumination and use copious reflective gear, front and 
>> rear, as well as top-quality front and rear lights, always duplicate 
>> systems; thus 2 rear red lights and a second battery headlight in addition 
>> to the dyno light that I turn on at least at busy intersections. IME, cars 
>> treat you with more respect at night if so illuminated than during the day.
>>
>> Funny, though: during 56 years and more of riding in traffic -- I started 
>> shorlty after my 11th birthday in Indian urban traffic after my father 
>> bought me my first "adult" bike, a 28" wheel, rod-braked roadster -- I 
>> learned that riding somewhat "aggressively" incurred fewer near misses than 
>> riding timidly. 
>>
>> Examples: in the bike lane adjacent to busy auto lanes, ride mid-lane and 
>> not too the right; riding close to the curb sees more drivers committing 
>> that cardinal sin of skimming the right edge of their traffic lane. Ride 
>> mid-lane or even flirt with the left edge of the bike lane and more cars 
>> swing left when they pass.
>>
>> Stopping at stop signs or traffic lights: pull out to middle of right 
>> lane -- even if there is a bike lane -- before stopping or, on greens, when 
>> going straight; this noticeably reduces near right hooks from cars behind 
>> me. 
>>
>> When going straight through an intersection, for oncoming cars going 
>> straight through the intersection or slowing to turn left: even more 
>> aggressively, pull out to the middle of your lane or even move to the left 
>> of your lane, look the driver in the eye -- even "glare" at the driver 
>> (that's purely physiological, not psychological) -- and stand as if to 
>> speed up. It sounds foolish, but after starting to do this I've had fewer 
>> near left hooks.
>>
>> I emphasize again that I learned to do all of that *out of growing 
>> caution* and after multiple near misses.
>>
>> And of course, ride with complete 360* attention to what is around you; 
>> rather as you learn to be more cautious (or at least, I do) when riding a 
>> fixed gear around corners than when riding a freewheel; a sort of permanent 
>> caution.
>>
>> I have to say that the potentially most serious near miss, for me, was my 
>> own fault: Riding in the bike lane along a 4-lane, I failed to be 
>> sufficiently cautious when making a left turn across 

[RBW] Re: Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

[Marc Irwin]

This thread has been informative and interesting.  I don't know how 
definitive my experience is but here is what I thought when I made the 
decision 12  years ago: 
http://simplecycle-marc.blogspot.com/2010/12/elves-of-rivendell-are-delivering-for.html
On Sunday, December 18, 2022 at 5:00:47 PM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote:

> Great write-up, pics and story Willet! 
>
> This thread is really paying off :) 
>
> On Sunday, December 18, 2022 at 4:37:12 PM UTC-5 J J wrote:
>
>> Yes, the saga continues! I think it’s plausible that the prototype was 
>> indeed a prototype for both bikes — let’s call it a super heavy duty frame 
>> prototype — even if that was not the intention from the get go. And then 
>> there would have been a split, so to speak, with one going in this 
>> direction and one going in that, each with its own characteristics and 
>> nuances that we could list. In a rough and very imperfect analogy, it could 
>> be akin to a split for identical twins that start out from one, but whose 
>> real-world “gene expression” results in each twin developing their own 
>> personality, having a different appearance in some respects, and different 
>> strengths, weaknesses, and interests. 
>>
>> I know this is a stretch! But without a definitive story straight from 
>> the horse’s mouth, all this sleuthing and piecing together stories and 
>> evidence is the best we’ve got. It’s a fantastic thread. 
>> On Sunday, December 18, 2022 at 3:53:56 PM UTC-5 WilletM wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> Well, that's an interesting little twist!  It was my assumption after 
>>> posting the "origin story" of my Protovelo that I probably had many of the 
>>> details wrong and that there would be a long list of 
>>> clarifications/modifications to the information that I had pieced together 
>>> about it.  In particular, I assumed that there had been additional owners 
>>> of the frame that were unknown to me, and that perhaps Daniel M. had never 
>>> really "owned" the frame but had just borrowed it from Grant for the one 
>>> journey, etc.  But I had never seen anything regarding the 
>>> "proto-Hunqapillar" making the Great Divide trip.  I'm sure there are 
>>> others on the forum with more information about this than me, but my 
>>> initial thought is that perhaps my frame was very "interim" and included 
>>> both Bombadil and Hunqapillar elements/geometry???  On the other hand, the 
>>> fact that Daniel referred to it pretty precisely as a "new unpainted 
>>> Bombadil" in the Reddit thread seems to slot it in timeline-wise as an 
>>> early Bombadil rather than a later Hunqapillar.  As always, I will defer to 
>>> the experts and look forward to possibly fleshing out more details as we go 
>>> along.
>>>
>>> Thanks, though, for pointing out the discrepancy.
>>>
>>> Willet M.
>>>
>>> On Sunday, December 18, 2022 at 12:42:39 PM UTC-7 J J wrote:
>>>
 Willet, this is a fascinating backstory indeed. Thanks for sharing. 

 One piece of it is curious, and it both clarifies and clouds things: 
 the Hunqapillar copy also states that the the “proto-Hunqapillar” was 
 ridden by Daniel on the Great Divide.

 From Riv:

 And it's a trail bike.
 The tubes are stout, but reasonable in weight, and the strong lugged 
 joints should last or decades. There’s clearance for 58mm tires. If you 
 need fatter than that, get a Pugsley. 
 *Trivia: Former employee Daniel rode a proto-Hunqapillar the entire 
 2700-miles of the Great Divide trail. No problem. The current ones are 
 vast 
 improvements over that*.

 So this strongly suggests that the proto Bombadil and the proto 
 Hunqapillar were the same proto frames. Right?



 On Sunday, December 18, 2022 at 1:51:19 PM UTC-5 WilletM wrote:

>
> Just by lucky coincidence, I had recently been considering starting a 
> definitive "Bombadil origins" thread, which would hopefully document all 
> the current (and maybe former) Bombadil's owned by forum members, with 
> pics 
> and stories about ownership history and builds and any other details that 
> would help to flesh out our collective interest/obsession with this 
> particular Rivendell model.  But Eric saved me the trouble by starting a 
> thoughtful and interesting thread that covers most/all of the same 
> information that I had hoped to aggregate in my proposed thread.
>
> My own personal Bombadil obsession started, as so many others 
> apparently have, with provocative pics that I saw online depicting 
> Protovelo/Bombadil's naked as a jaybird, with brass flowing in copious 
> amounts out of the fancy lugs.  Back in the mid-90's, I had ordered a 
> custom Bilenky coupled touring bike with Nervex lugs and had it finished 
> naked, which, in combination with the lugs and couplers and other 
> braze-on's, made for an abundantly visually interesting frameset to 
> admire.  And then along 

[RBW] Re: The do-it-all Rivendell of choice

[Marc Irwin]

Hunq for me.  Here in Michigan we have every kind of road, temperature and 
precipitation, if I had to have only one bike, the Hunq can handle it. 

Marc



On Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 4:35:25 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote:

> The threads on Platypus versus [name] and using versus "saving" your 
> Rivendell raises an interesting if (fortunately!) academic question: if you 
> could have only 1 Rivendell as your only bicycle, and that Rivendell had to 
> serve all purposes -- fast pavement, commuting, errand loads, at least 
> light dirt and gravel: what model would you choose and how would you build 
> and equip it?
>
> I'm fortunate to have a bike for each of my purposes, except a 
> theft-be-damned but fun to ride grocery beater, which I hope to add to the 
> collection*, but if I had to choose just 1 and that a Riv, it would be my 
> gofast with a second set of wheels shod with 42 mm Naches Passes (which fit 
> with room to spare under the front normal reach single pivot) but not bolt 
> anything else to the Riv. Lights: I have an excellent B Ixon IQ Premium 
> which puts out at least as much brightness and has a nicer beam pattern 
> than my Edeluxe I, and Cateye clamps are cheap and easy to find. There are 
> all sorts of bright, strap-on blinkies for the rear. I'd rig up a QR for my 
> Saddlesack Medium and attach it with the Nitto standoff only as needed, and 
> augment it with a courier bag in 1 of 3 sizes. I'd get some clip-on, easy 
> on/off fenders, shorties if need be -- hell, this is New Mexico. 
>
> Wheels: Actually, I might do as I did decades ago when I tried to make a 
> mountain bike do triple duty with 3 wheelsets: gofast with 23 mm tires and 
> 12-19 (7-sp) cassette, commuting with 35 mm tires with 13-21, and off road 
> with knobbies and 14-28. The Phil fixed/fixed with Elk Pass would keep the 
> 17/19 Dingle and the 28 mm Elk Passes, but I'd have another Elk Pass rear 
> for the TC fixed hub with 17 t cog for 76" direct and 66" underdrive; and 
> then I'd have a third wheeset for Naches Passes with the fixed TF hub with 
> a 19 t cog and the Naches Passes for 70" and 52"; good pavement-to-moderate 
> dirt ratios.
>
> Of course, I'd have to overcome the scruple of keeping this bike pristine 
>  Funny, I usually take a brief detour for a mile or  mile-and-a-half 
> along a very busy 6-lane when I ride North from my house because the direct 
> route is dusty, sandy crusher fine. Would have to strenuously overcome that 
> vice.
>
> * Actually, one reason for this 5th beater bike would be just the fun of 
> building up a bike that rides nice and meets my gearing and handling 
> preferences at the lowest possible price.
>
> -- 
>
> ---
> Patrick Moore
> Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum
>
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[RBW] Re: When the Rivs are sold out and you need a bike for daily commuting...

[Marc Irwin]

Back a few years, I mistimed my chance at a Wilbury and ended up with a Soma 
Buena Vista 
.  It was 
a great city bike for years before it was stolen.  So, I bought another, 
built it a little racier and love it even more.
.[image: Buena Vista.jpg]

On Sunday, November 13, 2022 at 9:16:29 AM UTC-5 ezre...@gmail.com wrote:

> That looks like it could be a good around-town bicycle. What did you 
> change on it? Will it take a front and/or rear rack?
> I've been car-free since 2020, most of that time was in Denver. Now I'm in 
> Florida, but if you need any winter commuting advice, I've learned a thing 
> or two. Good luck on your car-free journey!
> Ezri
>
> On Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 3:24:56 PM UTC-5 Stephanie A. wrote:
>
>> You might head to your LBS and pick up this guy:[image: 
>> 273C3962-CA9C-470C-AB22-C051D47EDA7B.jpeg]
>>
>> I bought a Bianchi Torino Dama, in the late spring to commute around a 
>> college town (Princeton) and prepare to go car-free in my next stop 
>> (Boston). It's taken a couple of months to turn this into something that 
>> better suits my needs--mostly because of stock issues and uncertainty about 
>> what I actually needed. Grab some coffee, tea, and a snack, because it's 
>> been a journey.
>>
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Re: [RBW] Using Your Rivendell Vs. Being Precious: A Spectrum

[Marc Irwin]

I've often wondered how frustrating it is for Grant.  So many of his bikes 
end up as garage ornaments.   I've tried to explain to interested people 
that the fancy lugs and paint get our attention, but the geometry, ride and 
handling are what keep us on the bikes.   My '87 Trek has nice lugs and 
looks cool,  but it hands in the garage while the Rivs get the play.   I've 
used my Hunq for everything six is why I'm on my 4th set of fenders and 3rd 
paint job. The Sam gets better treatment but several recreational rides a 
week.   I don't mind locking either at a store, restaurant or bar with a 
really, really good lock,  but do have a Soma Buena Vista I use for daily 
commuting and a cheap aluminum mtb to use here in Michigan during the 
winter.   Despite the practical choices I've given myself,  the Rivs get 
the play time. 

On Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 7:57:50 PM UTC-5 Mackenzy Albright wrote:

> When I was living in Alberta, I had an art studio near a bottle depot. We 
> had a lot of houseless folks in the area for that reason. We were pretty 
> good pals with some of the regulars and we had some very interesting 
> conversations about bike thief's. The main points i remember that i use as 
> general rules: 
>
> 1. bikes and parts that can be bartered - 26" wheels are hot. old mountain 
> bikes. anything with QR. Any seat is in danger. 
> 2. Convenience - anything that can be swiped or taken off easy. (QR) 
> Leaving a bike "for a moment" etc. Leaving a bike in a dark corner street 
> late at night. Leaving it alone draws attention. Riding your carbon roadie 
> and leaving it outside the shop to grab an espresso - its gone. Parking 
> your bike in the same spot every single day makes it easy for more 
> organized thief's. 
> 3. Making it inconvenient means locking well lit high foot traffic zones, 
> near spaces where other cyclists lock up (we kinda watch out for suspect 
> behavior) coffee shops. bike shops. bars can be OK as there are often 
> smokers outside etc. other social sort of spaces. 
> 4. if somebody really wants it, they'll find a way. 
>
>
> On Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 4:34:49 PM UTC-8 Jim Bronson wrote:
>
>> I ride my Rivendells for almost everything, but I'm not going to lock 
>> them up outside a grocery store or a bar.  Or an outdoor music 
>> festival, like Austin City Limits with 75,000 people.  I have my beater for 
>> those things.
>>
>> The Rivs get 99% of all the riding I do.  They get rode hard and put away 
>> wet.  Grant needent fret.
>>
>> Jim
>> Austin suburbs, TX
>>
>> On Sat, Nov 5, 2022 at 5:15 PM Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! <
>> jonasa...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Did you read Grant’s Blahg? He covers a lot of ground, but most notable 
>>> to me was the Please Don’t Be Precious About Your Rivendell section. In 
>>> sum, Grant is saying it saddens him to think of people riding beater bikes 
>>> instead of their Rivendells to do daily, monotonous tasks - because those 
>>> tasks make up a lot of real life. If one “saves” their Rivendell, it will 
>>> not realize its potential, sit mostly unused and then pass to one’s heirs 
>>> who will sell it in “near mint” condition on EBay, and how sad. What was 
>>> the bike for?
>>>
>>> I have found myself both guilty and innocent on the matter. My #1 
>>> favorite bike is my raspberry Platypus. I ride it all the time, because I 
>>> bought it to ride it, but I also dread any harm coming to it, and I do 
>>> guard it from that. I got a second Platypus that I dedicated to shopping 
>>> and traveling with and promised not to be precious about it. But now and 
>>> then I still am tempted to backslide. When traveling to the Philly Bike 
>>> Expo I dithered about which bike to bring. I didn’t want my raspberry Platy 
>>> damaged while locked up at racks and I feared it being stolen. Roberta 
>>> said, “I don’t think you have a choice, Leah. That’s the bike people will 
>>> expect you to bring.” And she was right, and I did. 
>>>
>>> Then, there is Pam. Pam is at the other far end of the spectrum. Her 
>>> bike is a model of beausage. Innumerable paint chips and little spots of 
>>> rust cover her tiny Betty frame. Her Backabike bags are full of holes and 
>>> the elastic closures are worn out. She locks it up and never worries about 
>>> it. She did not obsessively stare out the restaurant window to see if it 
>>> was still locked to the rack while we were at dinner (like yours truly). 
>>> But she loves her bike, has real affection for it. She looked at me, eyes 
>>> shining, and said exactly that. Ana, PurpleRiv, is another good example to 
>>> us. She adores her bike, but has not spared it from hard work. Her bike has 
>>> hauled obscene loads and taken her everywhere. I remember there was that 
>>> one fateful camping trip for she 1. Posed it for a photo, only to have it 
>>> topple and slide down the face of a boulder next to it. I believe she said 
>>> she sat there and wept for 2 hours over her Joe Bell paint. And who among 

Re: [RBW] Re: Kickstand plates, what's up with that?

[Marc Irwin]

I did break the kickstand plate on my Hunq the first year I had it.  I'm 
not sure what exactly caused it, but I was using a Pletscher two legged 
kickstand on several overnight and week long tours.  The bike was heavily 
loaded and I had never trimmed the length of the kickstand legs.  I suspect 
the extra leverage and weight was enough to tear the plate from the 
brazing.  Riv offered to replace the plate if I shipped the bike back, but 
I had them send me a new plate so I could have it done locally.  I decided 
against it because it was not a structural defect and just went without.

Marc

On Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 8:42:51 AM UTC-5 J J wrote:

> Thanks for kicking the kickstand plates to a new thread, Joe!! I'm sorry I 
> veered off your original topic, Leah!
>
> I looked back at the email exchanges I had with Riv about the severed 
> plate. Below I included the photo I had sent them.
>
> Their responses were interesting: 
>
>1. The kickstand plate on Hunq is *designed for the singles* (my 
>emphasis added)
>2. The doubles have more torque and are heavier so it tends to peel 
>the plate back after a lot of use. 
>3. Yes, you can definitely just use the chainstay sandwich set and 
>it'll be problem solved. Run the long bolt through the plate and it'll be 
>good to go. It's not a load bearing connection so don't worry about it 
>peeling back. 
>4. A competent welder could fix it easily, but I wouldn't even worry 
>about it.
>
> What I wonder about is at what point Rivendell determined that the plate 
> was designed for single kickstands on the Hunq. I suspect they were 
> surprised  to see numerous instances of these peeling plate problems 
> because Riv tends to over-engineer and overbuild things. If it was 
> *originally* designed for singles, I don’t think Riv would have sold me a 
> double and installed it on my Hunq as part of my original purchase order, 
> parts list they recommended, and build they did for me. 
>
> Whether designed for single or double kickstands, I did not take any 
> chances on subsequent bikes in this household: on the Wilbury I used a 
> chainstay sandwich mounting set even though it is a single kickstand. (See 
> second photo.) It's not as elegant as mounting directly to the built-on 
> plate, but it does give some peace of mind.
>
> Leah, as far as your phone mount goes, I think your bars are probably safe 
> if you're tightening it by hand. Even if your forearms are as strong as 
> Popeye's, I suspect that the mount itself would break before you could 
> torque it down enough by hand to impact the Billie bars. The chainstay 
> mashing can happen with sufficient torque that can only come from the 
> leverage you can get with a wrench. I'm not sure even Popeye could mash the 
> steel chain stays by hand :) 
>
>
> [image: Hunq kickstand plate.jpg]
>
> [image: Wilbury kickstand.jpg]
>
> On Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 7:33:20 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
> wrote:
>
>> I read the product description which warns of over tightening and ruining 
>> the frame. And then I thought of my new phone handlebar mount that affixes 
>> to the bar like a vice and wondered if I’m ruining my Billie Bars! I find 
>> myself having to tighten it a smidge now and then, and I wonder if it’s 
>> because it’s mashing the aluminum Billie Bar. Can anyone offer an opinion 
>> here? (I got a new iPhone and it’s huge and heavy, for what it’s worth.)
>> [image: image0.jpeg]
>>
>> On Nov 6, 2022, at 7:10 AM, Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY  
>> wrote:
>>
>> 
>> https://www.rivbike.com/products/pletscher-kickstand-hardware?variant=23336090241
>>
>> Save the plate! Add some weight!
>> -Kai
>>
>> On Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 1:12:04 AM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:
>>
>>> I thought I'd bring this over here instead of continuing to hammer 
>>> Leah's 'Using Your Rivendell' thread. 
>>>
>>> Do we have any reports of plates separating from the stays from a 
>>> single-leg kickstand, or are they all double-leggers? My experience with 
>>> both is this: 
>>>
>>> I used a double-legger on a Clem and could really load that bike up, I'm 
>>> familiar with that rocking sensation of all the weight torquing on the 
>>> stand. On my custom I use a single leg (the stock one that came on Clem 
>>> completes a few years ago) and it's not very strong. It supports the bike 
>>> fine and I can put a small shopping load in the bags, but as soon as I 
>>> start to overdo it I can feel the bike getting wobbly like the stand wants 
>>> to give out on me. My guess in this scenario is the single-legger is 
>>> warning me before the plate gets too stressed, whilst the double will let 
>>> you load all day until the plate gives up. 
>>>
>>> Whaddyathink? 
>>>
>>> Joe Bernard 
>>>
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Re: [RBW] High bars at a club ride

[Marc Irwin]

Eric,
The point is that riders don't use that position.  Even against the wind, 
only one with drop bars actually got into the lower position.  They all 
stayed up on the hoods or the flats the whole ride.

Marc

On Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 7:38:12 AM UTC-4 Eric Daume wrote:

> Is there any doubt drop bars aren’t faster? Less drag goes a long way. A 
> more leaned over position lets you use your big butt muscles better. 
>
> Leah is up front because she’s a strong rider. Maybe she would be up 
> fronter if she had drops. 
>
> Eric
> With no drop bar bikes in the garage. 
>
>
> On Tuesday, July 26, 2022, Marc Irwin  wrote:
>
>> It was a normal Monday night ride with the Kalamazoo Bicycle Club.  A 
>> typical group was riding 15-16 MPH for 25 or so miles.  A good bunch of 
>> people in biking regalia on their over the counter crotch rockets with drop 
>> bars, except for me and Leah Peterson on our Rivendells. with upright 
>> bars.In the lousy cell phone shot I took from the back of the group, 
>> Leah is the second white helmet from from the front left.  Notice her 
>> posture compared to the body position of all the riders on their drop bars.
>> [image: high bars.jpg]
>> It was that way the whole ride. Most club riders assume their drop bars 
>> make them faster, after all, EVERYBODY uses them right?  
>>
>> Marc
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[RBW] High bars at a club ride

[Marc Irwin]

It was a normal Monday night ride with the Kalamazoo Bicycle Club.  A 
typical group was riding 15-16 MPH for 25 or so miles.  A good bunch of 
people in biking regalia on their over the counter crotch rockets with drop 
bars, except for me and Leah Peterson on our Rivendells. with upright 
bars.In the lousy cell phone shot I took from the back of the group, 
Leah is the second white helmet from from the front left.  Notice her 
posture compared to the body position of all the riders on their drop bars.
[image: high bars.jpg]
It was that way the whole ride. Most club riders assume their drop bars 
make them faster, after all, EVERYBODY uses them right?  

Marc

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Re: [RBW] Southwest Michigan Rivendell Ride ✅

[Marc Irwin]

She rides with a special drivetrain.  It's a single speed with 18 options.

Marc

On Monday, July 18, 2022 at 12:16:47 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:

> I mean, MY bike is a single speed, right Marc? 藍
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jul 18, 2022, at 12:14 PM, Marc Irwin  wrote:
>
> I can assure you Leah does not know the difference.
>
>
> Marc
>
> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 1:05:22 PM UTC-4 Wesley wrote:
>
>> I love all of this, and must admit being confused by Ben's custom being 
>> called a single-speed.
>> -W
>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 7:01:30 AM UTC-7 Max S wrote:
>>
>>> [image: Leah saddlesack.jpeg][image: Platypus downtube.jpeg]
>>>
>>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:57 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
>>>
>>>> [image: Rainbows and unicorns.jpeg][image: The bike life.jpeg][image: 
>>>> Rivvy Rally SW MI Jul 2022.jpeg][image: VO Adjustable Double 
>>>> Kickstand.jpeg]
>>>>
>>>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:27 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Great fun, that was! 
>>>>>
>>>>> A few more photodetails and a plug for Josh's bike biz – get in touch 
>>>>> if you want your nice steel bike electrified properly and nicely. 
>>>>>
>>>>> - Max "those last 3 miles were definitely uphill!" in A2 
>>>>>
>>>>> [image: Josh Planetary Gear.jpeg][image: Copenhagenize.jpeg][image: 
>>>>> Get some light in here.jpeg][image: The Rivendell Pirate.jpeg]
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Re: [RBW] Southwest Michigan Rivendell Ride ✅

[Marc Irwin]

Solidarity?!?!  She doesn't shift.  That's it.

Marc


On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 2:32:41 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:

> Ok so if I'm following this correctly you stayed in one gear in 
> singlespeed solidarity with Ben for most of the ride..and he was shifting! 
> I love this story! 
>
> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:37:44 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
> wrote:
>
>> Wesley, I’m laughing out loud. I never looked at the drivetrain until I 
>> read your comment! At the start of the ride Ben was talking about his 
>> single speed. He rides single speed. Loves singlespeed. So, Ben has a 
>> singlespeed. I’m taking his word for it. I don’t look at drivetrains. But 
>> having been humbled here, I sure will in the future. At least before I 
>> wrote about them!
>> Leah
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Jul 17, 2022, at 1:05 PM, Wesley  wrote:
>>
>> I love all of this, and must admit being confused by Ben's custom being 
>> called a single-speed.
>>
>>
>> -W
>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 7:01:30 AM UTC-7 Max S wrote:
>>
>>> [image: Leah saddlesack.jpeg][image: Platypus downtube.jpeg]
>>>
>>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:57 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
>>>
 [image: Rainbows and unicorns.jpeg][image: The bike life.jpeg][image: 
 Rivvy Rally SW MI Jul 2022.jpeg][image: VO Adjustable Double 
 Kickstand.jpeg]

 On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:27 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:

> Great fun, that was! 
>
> A few more photodetails and a plug for Josh's bike biz – get in touch 
> if you want your nice steel bike electrified properly and nicely. 
>
> - Max "those last 3 miles were definitely uphill!" in A2 
>
> [image: Josh Planetary Gear.jpeg][image: Copenhagenize.jpeg][image: 
> Get some light in here.jpeg][image: The Rivendell Pirate.jpeg]
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Re: [RBW] Southwest Michigan Rivendell Ride ✅

[Marc Irwin]

I can assure you Leah does not know the difference.

Marc

On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 1:05:22 PM UTC-4 Wesley wrote:

> I love all of this, and must admit being confused by Ben's custom being 
> called a single-speed.
> -W
> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 7:01:30 AM UTC-7 Max S wrote:
>
>> [image: Leah saddlesack.jpeg][image: Platypus downtube.jpeg]
>>
>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:57 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
>>
>>> [image: Rainbows and unicorns.jpeg][image: The bike life.jpeg][image: 
>>> Rivvy Rally SW MI Jul 2022.jpeg][image: VO Adjustable Double 
>>> Kickstand.jpeg]
>>>
>>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:27 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
>>>
 Great fun, that was! 

 A few more photodetails and a plug for Josh's bike biz – get in touch 
 if you want your nice steel bike electrified properly and nicely. 

 - Max "those last 3 miles were definitely uphill!" in A2 

 [image: Josh Planetary Gear.jpeg][image: Copenhagenize.jpeg][image: 
 Get some light in here.jpeg][image: The Rivendell Pirate.jpeg]



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Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Ride in SW Michigan

[Marc Irwin]

I was just on the Kal-Haven Thursday and it was in great shape.   38's are 
no problem at all, people ride it on 28-32's all the time.

Marc

On Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 10:24:10 AM UTC-4 Tom Palmer wrote:

> Thanks Robert! Nothing like up to the minute intel.
> Tom Palmer
> Twin Lake, MI 
>
> On Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 7:12:06 AM UTC-4 Robert Blunt wrote:
>
>> Hello all,
>> I just road the Kal-Haven trail on a non-Riv bike which has 700c X 38s 
>> and is was just fine. The surface is very nice all the way through to South 
>> Haven.
>> Best,
>> Robert Blunt
>> Pennington, NJ
>>
>> On Wed, Jul 6, 2022 at 2:07 PM Tom Palmer  wrote:
>>
>>> Leah and Marc,
>>> Thanks for organizing this, I am looking forward to it.
>>> What size tires are needed for this trail? My skinnies are 38mm and 
>>> normal dirt road in sandy West Michigan are 48mm.
>>> Make it a great day,
>>> Tom
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 10:03:36 AM UTC-4 Marc Irwin wrote:
>>>
>>>> Don't forget we are in the eastern time zone.
>>>>
>>>> Marc
>>>>
>>>> On Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 9:54:51 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Alright, will have to put it on the calendar!
>>>>>
>>>>> - Max "drive 3-4 hours to bike 2-3 hours - that's a pretty decent 
>>>>> espresso-like ratio" in A2 
>>>>>
>>>>> On Monday, June 20, 2022 at 3:07:59 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> [image: image0.jpeg]
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Rivendell Ride on the KalHaven Trail! 
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Brought to you by: the Lone Wolf and the Platypus Rider, in 
>>>>>> Kalamazoo, Michigan.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Date: July 16. If we get stormed/rained out, we will reschedule for 
>>>>>> July 30.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Time: 10 am 
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Where: KalHaven Trailhead 4143 10th St. N Kalamazoo, MI 49009 
>>>>>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/4143+10th+St.+N+Kalamazoo,+MI+49009?entry=gmail=g>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Distance: 35 mi, total. 
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The KalHaven Trail is a historic rail trail that travels through a 
>>>>>> wooded area all the way to Lake Michigan. We will be riding from 
>>>>>> Kalamazoo 
>>>>>> to the halfway point, which is Bloomingdale. There we will refresh 
>>>>>> ourselves in the town’s quaint little park; you can bring refreshments 
>>>>>> or 
>>>>>> buy them at the little country store across from the park. From there we 
>>>>>> will head back to Kalamazoo and rendezvous at Latitude 42, a local 
>>>>>> brewery 
>>>>>> that has a patio so we can eye the bikes and enjoy a meal. 
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The address for Latitude 42 is: 
>>>>>> 6101 W Main St  
>>>>>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/6101+W+Main+St%C2%A0+Kalamazoo,+MI+49009?entry=gmail=g>
>>>>>> Kalamazoo, MI 49009 
>>>>>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/6101+W+Main+St%C2%A0+Kalamazoo,+MI+49009?entry=gmail=g>
>>>>>>  
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hope to see you there! Message here with questions.
>>>>>> Leah and Marc
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Jun 20, 2022, at 12:28 PM, Mike K.  wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> That would be fun! I'm in the Chicago area, but depending on the 
>>>>>> date and time, I could be in for driving out. 
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> - Mike
>>>>>> On Sunday, June 19, 2022 at 6:55:57 PM UTC-5 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I might be up for that!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Jun 19, 2022, at 7:36 PM, Conway Bennett  
>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I'm interested in a post Labor Day ride.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Saturday, June 18, 2022 at 8:13:28 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding 
>>>>>>> Ding! wrote:
&g

Re: [RBW] Re: Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

[Marc Irwin]

Boy you did have that Betty geared up.

Marc

On Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 4:14:53 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:

> You guys are funny. I mean, I might have been *accused* of being the 
> Godzilla in the Velotaxonomy, but I was at least half Lone Wolf. But Marc, 
> you are the original Lone Wolf. The Lone Wolf that will tolerate the 
> Platypus Rider. 
>
> I won’t make it a habit challenging the the strident spandex hamsters 
> (Marc actually calls them this in person and gets by with it), but last 
> night I was goaded into it on our Women’s Ride. There’s a straightaway that 
> apparently means, “SPRINT” and everyone knows this except the oblivious 
> Platypus Rider. I was chatting with a gal at the back of the group when we 
> noticed them all take off like bats out of hell.  “Go catch her, Leah!”she 
> yelled. Oh, is that what we do? Ok, I’ll try. I caught up to the 2 in the 
> lead but the sprint was over before I could catch them. Next time I’ll be 
> ready!
>
> Here is from the old Godzilla days. No baguette, though: 
> [image: image1.jpeg][image: image2.jpeg]
>
>
> On Jun 29, 2022, at 12:51 PM, Joe Bernard  wrote:
>
> "Beautiful Godzilla" and "strident spandex hamsters"..I'm clearly behind 
> on the latest cycling terminology! 
>
>
>
> On Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 7:31:07 AM UTC-7 Marc Irwin wrote:
>
>> It was just a few months ago Leah and her family moved to Kalamazoo from 
>> Las Vegas, several people suggested she contact me about riding in the 
>> area.  She was a self described "Beautiful Godzilla" (Bike Snob p. 75)  who 
>> had never ridden more than 17 miles and never with anybody else.  I 
>> introduced her to the women in the local club and she reluctantly 
>> participated in a few rides.  She is now a brilliant example of a 
>> "Godzilla" in recovery who has moved on to bigger things leaving the poodle 
>> behind.  Actually, she found out from riding with a regular group that she 
>> is a lot better at this bike thing than she thought.  I don't see her 
>> challenging the strident spandex hamsters on her gorgeous platypus, but...
>>
>> Marc
>>  
>>
>> On Sunday, June 26, 2022 at 11:42:23 PM UTC-4 Roberta wrote:
>>
>>> What a great story.   Very impressive. 
>>> I think you've earned biking R-E-S-P-E-C-T. 
>>> Congratulations.   
>>> On Sunday, June 26, 2022 at 4:42:29 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> My first 100k ride is in the books!
>>>>
>>>> Every year my bike club does a tour around the county. You choose a 
>>>> route and sign up. I was going to do a 50 mile ride; my longest ride so 
>>>> far 
>>>> is 35 miles, so I thought this would be a good starting point. I’ve never 
>>>> been on a tour, and I don’t know how fast the Club expects one to go - is 
>>>> this like a weekly club ride or something different? 
>>>>
>>>> T talked me into a metric century. I’ve said before, I have stars in my 
>>>> eyes for this amazing woman and if she says I can do 62 miles, I’m doing 
>>>> 62 
>>>> miles. My MNR leader was heading up the group, 15-16 mph would be the 
>>>> pace. 
>>>> There would be 2 SAG stops. Here is my Racing Platypus before the ride:
>>>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

[Marc Irwin]

It was just a few months ago Leah and her family moved to Kalamazoo from 
Las Vegas, several people suggested she contact me about riding in the 
area.  She was a self described "Beautiful Godzilla" (Bike Snob p. 75)  who 
had never ridden more than 17 miles and never with anybody else.  I 
introduced her to the women in the local club and she reluctantly 
participated in a few rides.  She is now a brilliant example of a 
"Godzilla" in recovery who has moved on to bigger things leaving the poodle 
behind.  Actually, she found out from riding with a regular group that she 
is a lot better at this bike thing than she thought.  I don't see her 
challenging the strident spandex hamsters on her gorgeous platypus, but...

Marc
 

On Sunday, June 26, 2022 at 11:42:23 PM UTC-4 Roberta wrote:

> What a great story.   Very impressive. 
> I think you've earned biking R-E-S-P-E-C-T. 
> Congratulations.   
> On Sunday, June 26, 2022 at 4:42:29 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
> wrote:
>
>> My first 100k ride is in the books!
>>
>> Every year my bike club does a tour around the county. You choose a route 
>> and sign up. I was going to do a 50 mile ride; my longest ride so far is 35 
>> miles, so I thought this would be a good starting point. I’ve never been on 
>> a tour, and I don’t know how fast the Club expects one to go - is this like 
>> a weekly club ride or something different? 
>>
>> T talked me into a metric century. I’ve said before, I have stars in my 
>> eyes for this amazing woman and if she says I can do 62 miles, I’m doing 62 
>> miles. My MNR leader was heading up the group, 15-16 mph would be the pace. 
>> There would be 2 SAG stops. Here is my Racing Platypus before the ride:
>>
>>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Ride in SW Michigan

[Marc Irwin]

Don't forget we are in the eastern time zone.

Marc

On Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 9:54:51 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:

> Alright, will have to put it on the calendar!
>
> - Max "drive 3-4 hours to bike 2-3 hours - that's a pretty decent 
> espresso-like ratio" in A2 
>
> On Monday, June 20, 2022 at 3:07:59 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
> wrote:
>
>> [image: image0.jpeg]
>>
>> Rivendell Ride on the KalHaven Trail! 
>>
>> Brought to you by: the Lone Wolf and the Platypus Rider, in Kalamazoo, 
>> Michigan.
>>
>> Date: July 16. If we get stormed/rained out, we will reschedule for July 
>> 30.
>>
>> Time: 10 am 
>>
>> Where: KalHaven Trailhead 4143 10th St. N Kalamazoo, MI 49009
>>
>> Distance: 35 mi, total. 
>>
>> The KalHaven Trail is a historic rail trail that travels through a wooded 
>> area all the way to Lake Michigan. We will be riding from Kalamazoo to the 
>> halfway point, which is Bloomingdale. There we will refresh ourselves in 
>> the town’s quaint little park; you can bring refreshments or buy them at 
>> the little country store across from the park. From there we will head back 
>> to Kalamazoo and rendezvous at Latitude 42, a local brewery that has a 
>> patio so we can eye the bikes and enjoy a meal. 
>>
>> The address for Latitude 42 is: 
>> 6101 W Main St 
>> Kalamazoo, MI 49009 
>>
>> Hope to see you there! Message here with questions.
>> Leah and Marc
>>
>> On Jun 20, 2022, at 12:28 PM, Mike K.  wrote:
>>
>> That would be fun! I'm in the Chicago area, but depending on the date 
>> and time, I could be in for driving out. 
>>
>>
>> - Mike
>> On Sunday, June 19, 2022 at 6:55:57 PM UTC-5 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> I might be up for that!
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Jun 19, 2022, at 7:36 PM, Conway Bennett  
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> I'm interested in a post Labor Day ride.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Saturday, June 18, 2022 at 8:13:28 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi Friends, Marc Irwin and I live in the Kalamazoo, MI area and are 
>>>> hoping to round up some fellow Rivendell riders in the area and organize a 
>>>> ride on the Kal Haven Trail. Date and time TBD. Will be a fun time with 
>>>> like-minded riders. 
>>>>
>>>> Respond if you are interested!
>>>>
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[RBW] Re: How do you track mileage?

[Marc Irwin]

Why bother?  I ride my bike, enjoy the ride, that's it.

Marc

On Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 4:13:11 PM UTC-5 jmlmu...@gmail.com wrote:

> How is everyone keeping track of mileage on your bikes? I’m curious what 
> methods people are using. 
>
> I’ve occasionally tracked with a GPS watch only to never look back at the 
> data, let alone tally up a cumulative mileage count. I mostly ride without 
> tracking as it makes it less about the stats and more about the ride. But 
> it would be fun to know how much I rode in a year, over the course of 
> owning a bike, etc. I wish I knew how many miles are on the first Brooks 
> saddle that I bought 15 or so years ago. 
>
> I was inspired by Pam’s post about 63,000 miles on a bike and Rapid Rise 
> RD. How did you come up with that number?! How does everyone else who keeps 
> track keep track?
>
> Joe M. 
> Los Angeles
>
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[RBW] Re: A Hunq

[Marc Irwin]

That's my favorite headbadge also.

Marc

On Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 10:46:41 AM UTC-5 lconley wrote:

> My favorite head badge - with the Trilobites. My only disappointment with 
> my Bombadil is that the Hunqapillar has a better head badge.
>
> Laing
>
> On Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 9:30:01 AM UTC-5 Marc Irwin wrote:
>
>> [image: IMG_0774.JPG]
>> That is the lug work and paint from the Waterford production run. 
>>
>> Marc
>>
>> On Monday, December 6, 2021 at 7:03:29 PM UTC-5 Nikko in Oakland wrote:
>>
>>> Just wanted to share the only bike I think will be in my stable for 
>>> ever. It's a 54cm Hunq. I'm pretty sure it's Taiwan made, since it doesn't 
>>> have Waterford etched into the drop out. I've been working on this bike for 
>>> 18 months to get it here, and I'm finally happy with where I've landed. The 
>>> only immediate changes might be... changing the 'tross bars to Billie bars. 
>>> It's also set up for quick swaps in case I want to use Bullmoose bars that 
>>> day. 
>>>
>>> Enjoy. Happy to answer questions. 
>>>
>>> [image: IMG_4909.jpeg]
>>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: A Hunq

[Marc Irwin]

That's my favorite Habari also. 

Marc

On Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 10:46:41 AM UTC-5 lconley wrote:

> My favorite head badge - with the Trilobites. My only disappointment with 
> my Bombadil is that the Hunqapillar has a better head badge.
>
> Laing
>
> On Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 9:30:01 AM UTC-5 Marc Irwin wrote:
>
>> [image: IMG_0774.JPG]
>> That is the lug work and paint from the Waterford production run. 
>>
>> Marc
>>
>> On Monday, December 6, 2021 at 7:03:29 PM UTC-5 Nikko in Oakland wrote:
>>
>>> Just wanted to share the only bike I think will be in my stable for 
>>> ever. It's a 54cm Hunq. I'm pretty sure it's Taiwan made, since it doesn't 
>>> have Waterford etched into the drop out. I've been working on this bike for 
>>> 18 months to get it here, and I'm finally happy with where I've landed. The 
>>> only immediate changes might be... changing the 'tross bars to Billie bars. 
>>> It's also set up for quick swaps in case I want to use Bullmoose bars that 
>>> day. 
>>>
>>> Enjoy. Happy to answer questions. 
>>>
>>> [image: IMG_4909.jpeg]
>>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: A Hunq

[Marc Irwin]

No John,  I ordered from the first Taiwan production, Riv screwed up and 
sold mine to somebody but offered the one Waterford 54 left.   I got one by 
accident.  As far as I know the rest were made in Taiwan.  Not that it 
matters,  it's the same incredible bike except for the pointy lugs and 
paint.   I think all the forkswere made by Toyo of Japan.   

Marc

On Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 9:59:52 AM UTC-5 John G. wrote:

> I thought Hunq frames were Waterford and forks were Taiwan? Doesn't really 
> matter. A Hunq was my first Riv and I really regret selling it, though at 
> the time I needed a good road bike more than I needed the Hunq.
>
> On Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 9:30:01 AM UTC-5 Marc Irwin wrote:
>
>> [image: IMG_0774.JPG]
>> That is the lug work and paint from the Waterford production run. 
>>
>> Marc
>>
>> On Monday, December 6, 2021 at 7:03:29 PM UTC-5 Nikko in Oakland wrote:
>>
>>> Just wanted to share the only bike I think will be in my stable for 
>>> ever. It's a 54cm Hunq. I'm pretty sure it's Taiwan made, since it doesn't 
>>> have Waterford etched into the drop out. I've been working on this bike for 
>>> 18 months to get it here, and I'm finally happy with where I've landed. The 
>>> only immediate changes might be... changing the 'tross bars to Billie bars. 
>>> It's also set up for quick swaps in case I want to use Bullmoose bars that 
>>> day. 
>>>
>>> Enjoy. Happy to answer questions. 
>>>
>>> [image: IMG_4909.jpeg]
>>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: A Hunq

[Marc Irwin]

Not that it really matters, but that is a Taiwan frame, the Waterford built 
have different lugs on the head tube as well as a different paint job.
Waterford only did one initial production run, so, unless that is a custom 
order, it was built in Taiwan.

Marc

On Monday, December 6, 2021 at 7:56:28 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:

> That's a nice bike! Could be Toyo but probably Waterford, to my knowledge 
> this model was never produced in Taiwan (and certainly not priced that 
> way). There may be a 'W" in the serial number. 
>
> Joe Bernard
>
> On Monday, December 6, 2021 at 4:03:29 PM UTC-8 Nikko in Oakland wrote:
>
>> Just wanted to share the only bike I think will be in my stable for ever. 
>> It's a 54cm Hunq. I'm pretty sure it's Taiwan made, since it doesn't have 
>> Waterford etched into the drop out. I've been working on this bike for 18 
>> months to get it here, and I'm finally happy with where I've landed. The 
>> only immediate changes might be... changing the 'tross bars to Billie bars. 
>> It's also set up for quick swaps in case I want to use Bullmoose bars that 
>> day. 
>>
>> Enjoy. Happy to answer questions. 
>>
>> [image: IMG_4909.jpeg]
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: Pick your brains about spoke count?

[Marc Irwin]

I'm 210 on a good day (if I lie).  I had Velocity build wheels for each of 
my Riv's and use 32 spokes on my Hillborne with 35mm tires while my Hunq  
has 36 front and 40 rear with 45mm because it's used for loaded touring.

Marc


On Monday, October 25, 2021 at 8:39:44 AM UTC-4 bjmi...@gmail.com wrote:

> Hey all!
> Hypothetically...does an Atlas wheel set with 32 spokes for a 6'3" 210 
> pound dude make sense if he's on an unloaded Sam and using it as an 
> all-road bike? No singletrack/mountain biking, jumping, etc... Tires would 
> be AT LEAST 40mm, possibly up to 44mm. 
>
> OR...is it 36h or bust if you're a big fellow? 
>
> Thanks,
> Ben in Omaha
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[RBW] Re: Kickstand Recommendations

[Marc Irwin]

I've been really happy with my Pletscher Zoom.  It is a one legged stand so 
it won't interfere with the tire size.

Marc

On Monday, August 30, 2021 at 8:25:22 AM UTC-4 Bones wrote:

> Here is my predicament: I used the Pletscher double kickstand on my old 
> Appaloosa. It (barely) cleared the 50mm Cazaderos I had on there, but it 
> did. On my new Appaloosa, it does not fit at all. So I tried the Flex 
> single. That works for that size tire, but it rubs as soon as I put on a 
> 2.25" tire. I tried a Soma double kickstand from another bike. It fits fine 
> but it bounces around too much, even on pavement (and it is a little 
> bulky). I do not want my kickstand to dictate my choice of tire. Does 
> anyone have a recommendation for a kickstand that works on a newer 
> Appaloosa with 2.25" tires? Preferably a double but I'm fine with a single.
>
> Thanks,
> Bones
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[RBW] Re: question re Brooks leather bar tape

[Marc Irwin]

I felt the same way when I bought Brooks tape.  I even felt silly buying it 
on a markdown.  But it lasts and lasts and still looks and feels great 15 
years later.

Marc


On Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 9:30:11 PM UTC-5 Jim S. wrote:

> So I splurged and bought this fancy, pricey bar tape. I'm embarrassed to 
> admit what I paid for it, but now I've got it. Does anyone have any 
> experience with it? That is, do I install it the same way I install 
> Newbaum's, or is there some special method for this stuff? 
>
> Thanks in advance for any thoughts. 
>

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[RBW] Re: New Bike day- Red Mixte but not a Raspberry Platypus.

[Marc Irwin]

I find the Buena Vista very firm.  The previous version I built had a VO 
front rack and rear with Wald folding baskets.  I could carry $200 in 
groceries and the frame was still very firm.  The front rack did wobble a 
little under heavy load.

Marc

On Friday, March 5, 2021 at 3:16:25 AM UTC-5 Linda G wrote:

> My question was directed to Tom or Marc about the Soma Buena Vista. I do 
> not believe the Platypus would be flexy because it has a different top tube 
> design. Same with the Handsome She-Devil. I'm looking for everything I want 
> in one bike and it is very difficult to find! That's to be expected.
> Linda
>
> On Friday, March 5, 2021 at 12:01:10 AM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote:
>
>> I had a 55cm Cheviot and it was one of the stiffest bikes I've ever 
>> owned, I think the mid-stays in the rear triangle contributed to this..I 
>> would be very surprised if the new Platypus (updated Cheviot) is flexy. 
>>
>> Also I recommend comparing the sizing of your V-O to the 50cm Platy, it's 
>> going to be the shorter Platypus in the line and uses 650B wheels. I'll bet 
>> - with Riv's penchant for long front-centers - that you'll fit it. 
>>
>> Joe Bernard 
>> On Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 5:17:57 PM UTC-8 Linda G wrote:
>>
>>> Does this bike feel flexy with a load in front and back, set fairly high 
>>> on your racks? I ask because I have a Velo Orange mixte, size 54, which has 
>>> a similar design and rack configuration. The flex bothers me. It's kind of 
>>> an unstable feeling side to side. It's also enough to make the rear brake 
>>> rub on a rough road. I'm looking for an alternative and the Platypus is too 
>>> long and big-tired for me. I like the fact that the Soma can run 650 b's.
>>> Linda
>>>
>>> On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 6:18:25 AM UTC-8 Tom Palmer wrote:
>>>
 Hi all,
 This is a cross post for IBob, with correction, now with Riv content.
 I built this Soma Buena Vista up over the winter and finally rode it. 
 Probably the best first ride on a new bike ever, maybe I am finally 
 understanding how to fit my own bikes. undoubtedly, things will change, 
 but 
 its pretty close right now. The build is pretty Bobish- 650b with 38mm 
 Pari 
 motos (red Hetres on the way as change #1) Shimano Deore rear hub Shimano 
 dyno front on velocity Dyad rims. Tektro r559 brakes that stop very well. 
 Riv Nitto Choco norm bars on long generic stem. SKS longboard fenders at 
 least for now. Front basket and rear rack for commuting if that is ever a 
 thing in the future. Drivtrain is 10 speed microshift shifters and Shimano 
 SLX deraillers. and  a vintage Shimano 600 crankset with Willow triplizer 
 46/30 chainrings. Rides great- tweaked the bars a few times after about 5 
 miles into the ride. Hit  a couple steep hills and climbs well in the 
 bends 
 of the Chocos. The interweb info on this for tire fit is way conservative. 
 I had 650bx48 Pari motos on at first and they fit fine, probably fenders 
 too. The handling is typical high trail drop road bike even with the swept 
 back bars. This is a little surprising. I was afraid it would be too light 
 but the longer chainstays may play into it- 450mm. Geometry is pretty road 
 bike too- 73 degree parallel with 45mm rake. This is the biggest frame 
 they 
 still make-58cm. They did have a 62 in the past. The color is tremendous- 
 even better than anything on the web. Russo Red is what they call it and 
 it 
 really pops. Real paint, not powder coat.

 Doing a tour of lakes Huron, Superior, and Michigan in the fall, and 
 this may be the ride.



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[RBW] Re: New Bike day- Red Mixte but not a Raspberry Platypus.

[Marc Irwin]

Red bikes are faster, everybody knows!

Marc


On Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 9:45:30 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:

> Well, if it can’t be a red Platy, this is the next best thing! Riding the 
> Great Lakes? JEALOUS OVER HERE.
>
> Mixtes in shades of red are the new cool kids in town.
> Leah
>
> On Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 5:52:53 AM UTC-8 Marc Irwin wrote:
>
>> No, Tom I didn't name this one.  I had a little too much fun building the 
>> first one.
>>
>> Marc
>>
>> On Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 5:58:35 PM UTC-5 Tom Palmer wrote:
>>
>>> Looks very racy, Marc! 
>>> i also read everything you wrote about Byron during my search. 
>>> Does this one have a name?
>>> Tom
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 10:27:24 AM UTC-5 Marc Irwin wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> Nice looking build, I got one last year and built it very light for 
>>>> brisk city riding and commuting.  I love it.  The red is real, damn red.   
>>>>
>>>> Marc[image: 20200104_150722.jpg]
>>>> On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 9:18:25 AM UTC-5 Tom Palmer wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Hi all,
>>>>> This is a cross post for IBob, with correction, now with Riv content.
>>>>> I built this Soma Buena Vista up over the winter and finally rode it. 
>>>>> Probably the best first ride on a new bike ever, maybe I am finally 
>>>>> understanding how to fit my own bikes. undoubtedly, things will change, 
>>>>> but 
>>>>> its pretty close right now. The build is pretty Bobish- 650b with 38mm 
>>>>> Pari 
>>>>> motos (red Hetres on the way as change #1) Shimano Deore rear hub Shimano 
>>>>> dyno front on velocity Dyad rims. Tektro r559 brakes that stop very well. 
>>>>> Riv Nitto Choco norm bars on long generic stem. SKS longboard fenders at 
>>>>> least for now. Front basket and rear rack for commuting if that is ever a 
>>>>> thing in the future. Drivtrain is 10 speed microshift shifters and 
>>>>> Shimano 
>>>>> SLX deraillers. and  a vintage Shimano 600 crankset with Willow triplizer 
>>>>> 46/30 chainrings. Rides great- tweaked the bars a few times after about 5 
>>>>> miles into the ride. Hit  a couple steep hills and climbs well in the 
>>>>> bends 
>>>>> of the Chocos. The interweb info on this for tire fit is way 
>>>>> conservative. 
>>>>> I had 650bx48 Pari motos on at first and they fit fine, probably fenders 
>>>>> too. The handling is typical high trail drop road bike even with the 
>>>>> swept 
>>>>> back bars. This is a little surprising. I was afraid it would be too 
>>>>> light 
>>>>> but the longer chainstays may play into it- 450mm. Geometry is pretty 
>>>>> road 
>>>>> bike too- 73 degree parallel with 45mm rake. This is the biggest frame 
>>>>> they 
>>>>> still make-58cm. They did have a 62 in the past. The color is tremendous- 
>>>>> even better than anything on the web. Russo Red is what they call it and 
>>>>> it 
>>>>> really pops. Real paint, not powder coat.
>>>>>
>>>>> Doing a tour of lakes Huron, Superior, and Michigan in the fall, and 
>>>>> this may be the ride.
>>>>>
>>>>>

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[RBW] Re: New Bike day- Red Mixte but not a Raspberry Platypus.

[Marc Irwin]

No, Tom I didn't name this one.  I had a little too much fun building the 
first one.

Marc

On Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 5:58:35 PM UTC-5 Tom Palmer wrote:

> Looks very racy, Marc! 
> i also read everything you wrote about Byron during my search. 
> Does this one have a name?
> Tom
>
> On Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 10:27:24 AM UTC-5 Marc Irwin wrote:
>
>>
>> Nice looking build, I got one last year and built it very light for brisk 
>> city riding and commuting.  I love it.  The red is real, damn red.   
>>
>> Marc[image: 20200104_150722.jpg]
>> On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 9:18:25 AM UTC-5 Tom Palmer wrote:
>>
>>> Hi all,
>>> This is a cross post for IBob, with correction, now with Riv content.
>>> I built this Soma Buena Vista up over the winter and finally rode it. 
>>> Probably the best first ride on a new bike ever, maybe I am finally 
>>> understanding how to fit my own bikes. undoubtedly, things will change, but 
>>> its pretty close right now. The build is pretty Bobish- 650b with 38mm Pari 
>>> motos (red Hetres on the way as change #1) Shimano Deore rear hub Shimano 
>>> dyno front on velocity Dyad rims. Tektro r559 brakes that stop very well. 
>>> Riv Nitto Choco norm bars on long generic stem. SKS longboard fenders at 
>>> least for now. Front basket and rear rack for commuting if that is ever a 
>>> thing in the future. Drivtrain is 10 speed microshift shifters and Shimano 
>>> SLX deraillers. and  a vintage Shimano 600 crankset with Willow triplizer 
>>> 46/30 chainrings. Rides great- tweaked the bars a few times after about 5 
>>> miles into the ride. Hit  a couple steep hills and climbs well in the bends 
>>> of the Chocos. The interweb info on this for tire fit is way conservative. 
>>> I had 650bx48 Pari motos on at first and they fit fine, probably fenders 
>>> too. The handling is typical high trail drop road bike even with the swept 
>>> back bars. This is a little surprising. I was afraid it would be too light 
>>> but the longer chainstays may play into it- 450mm. Geometry is pretty road 
>>> bike too- 73 degree parallel with 45mm rake. This is the biggest frame they 
>>> still make-58cm. They did have a 62 in the past. The color is tremendous- 
>>> even better than anything on the web. Russo Red is what they call it and it 
>>> really pops. Real paint, not powder coat.
>>>
>>> Doing a tour of lakes Huron, Superior, and Michigan in the fall, and 
>>> this may be the ride.
>>>
>>>

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[RBW] Re: The joy of winter riding, and how do you keep your toes warm?

[Marc Irwin]

Commuting in Michigan I have learned to use Grabber Toe warmers.  I place 
them on top of my wool socks on the top of my feet under my Chrome boots.  
They last for hours, so, after a shorter ride, place them in a zip lock 
bag, squeeze the air out and seal them up.  They will still be working the 
next couple of times you need them.  I stay comfy at temps below 0.

Marc

On Monday, February 1, 2021 at 1:27:09 AM UTC-5 Roberta wrote:

> Inspired by the wonderful cold weather rides and pics recently (and 
> others, too, on Instagram), I decided I should not stop riding just because 
> the temperature is below 60*.  Yes, you read that right.  Pre-Riv, when 
> the weather got below 60*, I’d stop riding because it was “too cold.”
>
> Well, I’ve learned a lot here in the last 3 ½ years.  Last year, I rode 
> when it was in the 40’s.  Yesterday and today, I was out in 32* and 27* 
> temperatures, respectively, and it was glorious!  I finally learned how 
> to dress properly for cold weather riding.  There were less crowds on the 
> trail and I was more comfortable than when it’s in the 90’s.
>
> I highly recommend it!
> Also, how do you keep your toes warm?  It was the only cold part of my 
> body.  I was wearing leather sneakers and cotton socks (only because I 
> couldn't find my wool ones).  Winter temps usually don't often go below 30*.
>
> Roberta
>

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[RBW] Re: Studded Tire Experience, help

[Marc Irwin]

Here in Michigan I have been using 50mm  Marathons, but my riding is a 
combination of streets and paved trails.  The trails are usually packed 
rutted and icy and generally fun to ride for a change of pace.  I suppose a 
more aggressive tread would be needed for snowy gravel.

Marc

On Thursday, January 7, 2021 at 9:48:58 AM UTC-5 David Wadstrup wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I recently moved to Maine, and would really like to keep riding trails 
> even in these snowy, icy conditions.  So, I'm hoping for some advice.  I 
> initially thought a fat bike might be in order, but after diving deep into 
> Surly Wednesday research, I've decided that it's just not for me -- I'd 
> much rather ski, or even snowshoe, if there's a significant amount of new, 
> unpacked snow.  What I'm mostly interested in riding is our local, hilly, 
> graveled trails that are fully snow covered and that see a lot of foot 
> traffic even in winter(walkers, skiers, snowshoers, fat bike riders, even 
> some snowmobiles.)  So here are my questions to those of you who have 
> experience with winter trail riding...
>
> 1) I can fit a 2.6 tire on my Susie.  Is this fat enough to ride snowy, 
> icy, chewed up, packed trails?  I'm sure it's possible, but is fun?  I know 
> a fat bike would give better float, and roll over everything more, but 
> would my plus sized 29er tires handle it ok? Would it float enough and roll 
> over enough to make investing in a set of VERY expensive 2.6 studded tires 
> be worth it?  Or will it just be mostly a slog?
>
> 2) Regarding studded tires...I've used 40mm wide Nokian Hakkas for 
> wintertime commuting in the city, but am going to need something wider, 
> something designed for trail riding.  The two best options as far as I can 
> see are the Schwalbe Ice Spiker Pros and the 45North Wrathchilds.  The 
> Schwalbes only come in a 2.25" width, the 45Norths in a 2.6".  Obviously, 
> wider sounds better, but there are some mitigating factors... 
>
> On the one hand, the 45Norths are considerably more expensive than the 
> Schwalbes.  They have less studs, and they seem to be prone to exceptional 
> stud loss and have garnered a number of negative reviews.  There are two 
> versions of them, though.  One, a 60TPi version with "regular" sized studs; 
> two, a 120TPI version with "XL" sized studs.  They are similar in price. 
>  From what I can gather, the 120/XL version seems to be the version that 
> sees the most stud loss and is the one almost all of the online negative 
> reviews reference.  Does anyone have any experience with either of these 
> versions?  Is my assumption that the 60TPI loses less studs correct?  What 
> do you think of this tire generally?  Is it wide enough for packed, snowy 
> trails?
>
> On the other hand, the Schwalbe Ice Spikers are much less expensive.  They 
> have considerably more studs.  Their current version seem to have far few 
> negative reviews.  But they are .35" narrower -- that's 9mm! I would think 
> that this 9mm would make a huge difference in performance in the conditions 
> I'm looking to use them in, but maybe it won't?  Maybe 2.25 and 2.6 tires 
> will be comparable? Maybe the greater stud count and better reviews and 
> lower cost outweighs the extra width of the 45North?  What  do you think?
>
> Thanks for whatever advice you might have.  Oh, and in case it makes a 
> difference --  I'll be running them with tubes and will not need to ride 
> these tires on pavement before getting to the trailhead(it's right outside 
> my door, practically!)
>
> Thanks,
>
> David
>
>
>

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Re: [RBW] Reverse Levers with Linear-Pull Brakes?

[Marc Irwin]

If those are long pull (for standard caliper brakes) they won't work 
without a travel agent added to the V-brake.  I use regular MTB levers with 
interrupter levers on my Hunq and had to add the travel agent when I went 
to V brakes.  The travel agent is a PITA to set up, works fine, looks a 
little clunky but I am really glad I did it.  The linear pull brakes have 
much better stopping power than the canti's I used before.

Marc

On Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 2:51:08 PM UTC-5 Jay Lonner wrote:

> I used to run reverse levers with ‘cross-style interrupters on Boscos on 
> my Hunq. I liked this setup ok - to me the Achilles’ heel was that the 
> non-moosey Boscos were too flexy. The Tektro levers that I had (and still 
> have, somewhere in my parts stash) don’t work with V-brakes though. Paul 
> used to make reverse levers that I think were adjustable, but they’ve been 
> out of production for years - no doubt available at a premium on eBay. 
>
> Jay Lonner
> Bellingham, WA
>
> Sent from my Atari 400
>
> On Dec 2, 2020, at 11:28 AM, Matthew Williams  
> wrote:
>
> 
>
> I've been looking into using reverse levers with linear-pull brakes. I 
> want to mount the levers on the ends of a Bullmoose or Boscomoose bar, and 
> run the cables inside the handlebars.
>
> Is this possible? Can reverse levers be used with linear-pull brakes? If 
> you have this setup, or you've ridden a bike with reverse levers, did you 
> like it?
>
>
> 
>
>
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[RBW] Re: What? No bikes at RBW?

[Marc Irwin]

Bikes are selling out everywhere in the world.  The local shop around the 
corner from me usually keeps about 300 in stock.  They now have about 20 
thanks to a fall shipment.  It's a generally good thing I think.



On Friday, November 13, 2020 at 8:26:54 PM UTC-5 Jim M. wrote:

> Anyone else notice that bikes are mostly out of stock at RBW? I'm not sure 
> if that's a good thing (they're successfully selling everything) or bad 
> thing (they're not keeping up with demand.
>
> jim m
> walnut creek
>

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[RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

[Marc Irwin]

Just taking the chance to show off my Sam, lookin' good with the new 
Happisack.

Mar


c
[image: Happisack.jpg]

Marc

On Friday, February 1, 2019 at 2:29:13 PM UTC-5 Adam Leibow wrote:

> hi all, i want to create a thread where you just post a picture of your 
> rivendell(s) whenever you feel like it. hope this is OK w/ the mods. i love 
> lookin at pics of em all day. i will start with my sam hillborne.
>
>
> [image: IMG_3920.jpeg]
>

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[RBW] Re: Do you leave it alone...or must you monkey?

[Marc Irwin]

It ain't brokeI gotta fix it!

On Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 8:50:51 AM UTC-4 bjmi...@gmail.com wrote:

> As I wait for my first Rivendell (sort of) patiently, I can't help but 
> prowl their website and this group and stare at components and accessories 
> that I think I'd like to try. But...the only bike I've ever monkeyed with 
> is my current one that came with a fantastic Shimano RD...and that's about 
> it as far as solid components go. So I'm always playing with the idea of 
> getting a different crank, different brakes, different this or that. 
>
> My question (finally) is this - of those of you who have done an a la 
> carte build through Rivendell, who just leaves everything they picked out 
> and who is constantly trying different components? 
>
> I didn't spring for any Paul components or a set of Rich's wheels, but 
> everything that's coming on this bike is nicer than I need it to be...so 
> the plan is to never change anything except bar tape. But...there is a lot 
> of buying and selling of components here and elswhere.
>
> So yeah...do you tinker with a Riv build, or do you let it be? 
>
> -Ben
>

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[RBW] Re: Was the Hunqapillar designed for Albatross bars?

[Marc Irwin]

The Bosco Bars came the year following the Hunq.  I bought my Hunq, rode it 
for a year and ABSOLUTELY had to have a lighter version of the same 
geometry, so I ordered a Hillborne.  The first Bosco shipment was coming at 
the same time as my Hillborne frame so I added those to the order.  After 
riding the Hillborne with the Bosco's and the Hunq with wide drop bars for 
a season, I added Bullmoose Bosco's to the Hunq and lived happily ever 
after.  The Bosco's absolutely confound club riders when they see my 
Hillborne at charity rides, it's hilarious.

Marc


On Monday, July 13, 2020 at 10:56:30 AM UTC-4, Ryan M. wrote:
>
> I think the bosco bars came after the Hunq, so I don’t believe the bike 
> was designed for those. 
>
> In the Riv video that Jay Richey made that featured the Hunqapillar he was 
> riding it with albatross bars. I think the bike would also do great with a 
> set of bullmoose bars.

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[RBW] Re: Commuter Tire for Hunq

[Marc Irwin]

I did not enjoy Marathon's or Marathon Supreme's when I used them.  The 
Marathon's were heavy, slow and I had quite a few flats.  I think the Big 
Ben is the perfect tire for my Hunq to do anything I care to do, including 
commuting.


Marc

On Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 10:06:52 PM UTC-4, Dave Grossman wrote:
>
> I want to replace the 28x2 Big Ben's on my Hunq.  I use it primarily for 
> errands and commuting right now.  I was debating getting a set of Marathon 
> Supremes.  As I haven't purchased "commuter" tires in a while, I'm 
> wondering if there is something better out there.
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Favorite Rivendell model names?

[Marc Irwin]

Hunqapillar, but I am definitely biased 
: 
http://simplecycle-marc.blogspot.com/2010/12/elves-of-rivendell-are-delivering-for.html

Marc

On Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 10:17:21 PM UTC-4, Philip Williamson wrote:
>
> Or, “Let’s Fight About Something On Topic!” 
>
> Let’s hear your most and least favorite Rivendell model names. No name 
> calling, even about the names. 
>
> What is your favorite Rivendell model name? Mine is Legolas. It’s real 
> hard to separate out the bike itself from the name for me. For example, I 
> don’t like the Sam Hillborn name, but that might be because it sounded like 
> a downmarket A. Homer Hilsen. On the other hand, I LOVE the name Platypus, 
> and want one of those bikes no matter what it looks like! 
>
> Hunqapillar - how genius is that?! 
> Wolbis Slugstone, though? My least favorite, in a walk. 
>
> I only ask because I found this anonymous poll about Rivendell model 
> names: https://forms.gle/FEf5TeFkr4fZQdxEA 
>
> Philip 
> Santa Rosa, CA 
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Locking Up your Riv

[Marc Irwin]

I use the Abus Bordo (the original 4lb ) for either Riv that I have.  I 
also use the VO anti theft skewers on the wheels, they've saved at least 
one wheel from being stolen.

Marc


On Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 12:04:50 PM UTC-4, Vincent Tamer wrote:
>
> So I notice the Abus Bordo came back in stock on the Riv site. Does anyone 
> have any experience with this lock?
>
> I've been considering it because I wanted a quick lock up lock for my Clem 
> Smith opposed to my ulock and cable.  I also wanted to support Riv. :)
>
>
> What do you all use in the various conditions that you lock your bike up 
> in?
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Shorts similar to Riv MUSA

[Marc Irwin]

Thanks for the tip!

On Sun, May 24, 2020 at 10:05 AM Gustavo Vasquez  wrote:

> I usually use just a basic pair of Patagonia shorts but I second the
> Chrome shorts/knickers. I bought a pair second hand once for CHEAP, it has
> some mild padding.
>
> Swrve is suppose to be a awesome bicycle clothing line. I’ve never used
> them personally.
>
>
> *Gustavo Vasquez*
> *Natural Resource Crew Supervisor *
> Conservation Corps North Bay
> *Phone*: (707) 758-4129
> *Email*: gvasq...@ccnorthbay.org
>
> On May 24, 2020, at 07:00, Marc Irwin  wrote:
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Shorts similar to Riv MUSA

[Marc Irwin]

I use plain old multi purpose athletic shorts now that my MUSA supply is 
dwindling.  I have bought one pair of shorts from Chrome.  
 They are 
really nice and I will probably buy more from them in the future.
  
Marc

On Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 1:25:36 PM UTC-4, Todd Ferguson wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> I've been riding in the MUSA shorts with aussie wool underneath for longer 
> rides and am looking for some replacement shorts. Now that these are 
> discontinued anyone have any suggestions of similar gusseted shorts with no 
> pad? 
>
> Alternately anyone have any large Musas they want to get rid of?
>
> Thanks, 
>
> Todd 
>
>

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[RBW] Re: FS - Garage Sale : Nitto, White Industries, Rivendell, Shimano etc.

[Marc Irwin]

PM Sent on Wheelset #1

Marc

On Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 10:25:08 AM UTC-4, S. Greco wrote:
>
> Sorry for leaving out wheel sizes in the first post. They are:
>
> *700C* Wheelset No1  : Dyno Wheelset & Lighting (Phil Wood rear hub / 
> Nexus front hub) includes Conti Top Touring tires - $220
> *650B *Wheelset No2 : Velocity Dyad / Mavic MR601 hubs (front and rear) / 
> Soma cream 42 tires - $350
>
>
> - Rivendell Silver side pull brake calipers - $40
> - MKS CR9 platform pedals - $30
> - IRD Alpina front derailleur - $20
> - Sachs Huret clamp-on downtube shifters - $40
> - Shimano clamp-on downtube shifters - $20
> - Shimano Deore LX rear derailleur - $20
> *SOLD *Sugino Triple 170 crankset - $90
> - SunRace bar end (single) shifter (NEW/UNUSED)- $20
> - Mirror - $20
> - Citizen saddle brown - $10
> - Wheelset No1 : Dyno Wheelset & Lighting (Phil Wood rear hub / Nexus 
> front hub) includes Conti Top Touring tires - $220
> - Wheelset No2 : Velocity Dyad / Mavic MR601 hubs (front and rear) / Soma 
> cream 42 tires - $350
> *SOLD *White Industries 175 48/32 black crankset - $140
> - Cockpit No.1 : Nitto 110 Technomic / Soma Portola / Trp brake levers - 
> $90
> - Cockpit No.2 : Nitto 90 Technomic / Nitto Noodle 44 / Unknown (maybe dia 
> compe) road levers - $70
> - Nitto Noodle 44 - $40
> *SOLD *Nitto Pearl 7 26.0 - $40
> *SOLD* Nitto 32F Campee mini front rack - $80
>

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[RBW] Re: FS - Garage Sale : Nitto, White Industries, Rivendell, Shimano etc.

[Marc Irwin]

Wheelset No. 1.  What are the rims and tire size?


On Monday, March 23, 2020 at 10:25:26 AM UTC-4, S. Greco wrote:
>
> Selling off a stash of nice, used, but certainly usable parts.
> All prices *include* shipping CONUS. Open to reasonable offers, certainly 
> for anyone interested in multiple items :)
>
> Photos of items available here. 
> 
>
> - Rivendell Silver side pull brake calipers - $40
> - MKS CR9 platform pedals - $30
> - IRD Alpina front derailleur - $20
> - Sachs Huret clamp-on downtube shifters - $40
> - Shimano clamp-on downtube shifters - $20
> - Shimano Deore LX rear derailleur - $20
> - Sugino Triple 170 crankset - $90
> - SunRace bar end (single) shifter (NEW/UNUSED)- $20
> - Mirror - $20
> - Citizen saddle brown - $10
> - Wheelset No1 : Dyno Wheelset & Lighting (Phil Wood rear hub / Nexus 
> front hub) includes Conti Top Touring tires - $220
> - Wheelset No2 : Velocity Dyad / Mavic MR601 hubs (front and rear) / Soma 
> cream 42 tires - $350
> - White Industries 175 48/32 black crankset - $140
> - Cockpit No.1 : Nitto 110 Technomic / Soma Portola / Trp brake levers - 
> $90
> - Cockpit No.2 : Nitto 90 Technomic / Nitto Noodle 44 / Unknown (maybe dia 
> compe) road levers - $70
> - Nitto Noodle 44 - $40
> - Nitto Pearl 7 26.0 - $40
> - Nitto 32F Campee mini front rack - $80
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Real width of Schwalbe Big Ben tires and the effect with fenders.

[Marc Irwin]

I use Big Ben's on my Hunq and I doubt you will have to change or re 
position
 the fenders.  Depending on the fenders, you might have to adjust the stays.

Marc

On Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 8:52:35 PM UTC-4, Roberta wrote:
>
> Last week, I rode Leah's (Bicycle Belle Ding Ding) Clem L, which was a 
> lovely ride--limo like, to quote a member here.  She told me she had 
> changed the Kenda tires for Schwalbe Big Ben tires and it improved the 
> already great ride.
>
> I have a 2016 Joe Appaloosa with the the stock Kenda tires on it.  The 
> width is marked on the tire:  1.75".  I'm thinking of changing my tires to 
> the same Big Bens as Leah has.  
> https://www.rivbike.com/collections/tires/products/schwalbe-big-ben-wire-raceguard-performance-line-hs439-700c-x-50-50-622-28x2-00-10129?variant=12239848210543
>  
> , which are on Riv's site as this:  650B x 48 (50-584, 27.5x2.00) RaceGuard 
> Performance line 10138.
>
> Does anyone know the actual width?  I'm OK with changing tires, but would 
> this mean I'd need to get my fenders re-aligned? The fenders look pretty 
> big to me, so I don't think I'd need wider ones if the tire is wider (I 
> hope it's not).   Luckily, I live in a city with lots of bike shops (let's 
> hope their businesses survive the Covid-19 shutdown) and a mechanic who 
> knows Rivs and can do fenders well.
>
> Thanks,
> Roberta
>

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[RBW] Looking for a 700 x 50 commuting tire

[Marc Irwin]

Shwalbe Big Ben.  I love them for commuting and touring.  

Marc

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[RBW] Re: Thinking about cycling for me in the future....

[Marc Irwin]

I'm 67 and have been commuting, touring and club riding since I was 
20.  I think it has prevented my perception and reflexes from deteriorating 
as I've seen in others my age.  I think the occasional close call is a 
healthy reminder to pay attention and ride safely.   It will happen but I 
remind myself that I engage hundreds, if not thousands of drivers on a 
daily basis and the overwhelming majority are overly cautious.  Everyday I 
have to signal somebody to take the right of way rather than yield to me 
when they shouldn't.  The rude drivers or close calls occur (maybe) once in 
a few weeks.  That being said, it is always best to use any bike lane, MUP 
or infrastructure when it's available.You can have the spinning classes 
if you want, sitting still on a bike is no fun for me.

Marc


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[RBW] Re: Advice Needed: Tires

[Marc Irwin]

Thanks to everybody for the feedback. 

Marc

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[RBW] Re: Advice Needed: Tires

[Marc Irwin]

The Gravel King seemed an option until I heard a number of complaints about 
flats, even on tubeless applications.   
What is your experience with Gravel Kings and flats?  I've been using 
Pasela tires for years but have been thinking of tubeless for the Hillborne 
now.

Marc

On Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 10:00:25 AM UTC-5, Jeffrey Arita wrote:
>
> Steve,
>
> Maybe consider Panaracer tires?  Specifically the GravelKing slicks?
>
> My wife and I ride our fair share of RH/Compass tires.  Excellent quality, 
> extremely comfy, long-wearing and high performance.  We also own a fair 
> number of Panaracer tires - specifically GravelKing slicks (28 and 32 mm).
>
> We've ridden the GK's on our tandem (the frame and fork can only fit 28mm 
> max) and they are very, very nice.  They are very reasonably priced too.  I 
> will be mounting a set of 38mm GK's on my new Black Mountain Cycles Monster 
> Cross [I am currently building it up].  I only wished they made a 44!
>
> Good luck!
>
> Jeff
>
> On Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 6:25:58 AM UTC-8, Steve Cole wrote:
>>
>> I want to replace the tires I currently am running on a bike I use only 
>> about a quarter of the time.  The bike is a 1990s era Bianchi Axis.  It is 
>> currently set up with 700c x 37 Schwalbe Marathons (the original).  I want 
>> to go a size larger which I believe the bike will accommodate.  I also want 
>> a suppler tire.  I ride mostly in the city, on paved country roads and 
>> occasionally on fairly smooth dirt roads.  I've considered Rene Herse 
>> Barlow Pass, Continental Contact Speed or Schwalbe G-One Speed.  I'm 
>> interest in any views you have on these tires or others you would strongly 
>> recommend.  Many thanks.
>>
>> Steve Cole
>> Arlington, VA 
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: Advice Needed: Tires

[Marc Irwin]

I had a similar experience with Marathon's on my Hunqapillar.  They were 
the slowest tires I have ever used, on any thing.  I replaced them with 
larger (50mm) Schwalbe Big Ben and have been rolling happily ever since.  
The Big Ben is incredibly fast on pavement for a wide tire and the extra 
tread comes in to help on the soft ground and muddy st*uff.*


*Marc*
On Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 12:11:11 PM UTC-5, aeroperf wrote:
>
> My wife and I used to ride Schwalbe Marathons.  Great tires for puncture 
> protection, but at 730 grams my wife said it always felt like riding 
> through mud.  Never had a flat, though.
> We went to Continental Ride Tour tires and they were an improvement - less 
> stiff and less heavy at 650 grams.  She loves them.
> I moved on to Continental Speed Ride tires.  They only come in one size - 
> 622x42 at 495 grams.  I have 5000 miles on my set and I love them.
> I will occasionally re-mount the Ride Tours if I want to compare things 
> like tire widths or chain stay lengths.  :-)
> IMHO it is a trade-off between weight and puncture protection, and I’ll 
> take the risk for lighter weight.
>

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[RBW] Re: Advice Needed: Tires

[Marc Irwin]

I'm thinking, after a friend recommended them, of going to Bon Jon Pass 
tires on my Hillborne.   Is the extra light casing worth the cash?  Do you 
give up much durability against the standard casing?  I worry a bit about 
the casing because I'm bigger (205-210 on the best of days) and have seen 
my share of snake bites from small potholes.

Marc

On Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 7:44:02 AM UTC-5, ascpgh wrote:
>
> My experience has been that an improvement in the suppleness of the 
> casing, including a less slab-like tread cap, is like gaining width and 
> accompanying volume. I started riding the Stampede Pass ELs on my 
> Rambouillet four years ago to expand the bike's terrain potential. 32 is 
> pretty much the max width under fender once more optimal brakes (Paul 
> Racers) were installed to clear everything, stop when needed and not losing 
> clearance when the arms closing on the rims for braking like the original 
> Shimano Dual pivots. Better tires were that last step I took, although I 
> considered them a part of the caliper and fender size changes.
>
> Without a width increase, the supple tires provided a whole new level of 
> comfort. Other than the option of a new bike, the supple tires opened the 
> terrain I was comfortable riding and they felt like I could maintain 
> control while having a decent chance of avoiding pinch flats while doing 
> so. Comfort being both physical and intellectual, I was less jarred from 
> rough surface roads and less worried about the smoothness of the ride 
> coming at a cost of more frequent flats. I was riding longer with less need 
> for physical recovery, fewer spare tubes, patches and tires. 
>
> I ride the Stampede Pass ELs on that bike and frequently take trips on the 
> gravel GAP and the rocky muddy C on them carrying 15-20# with me on the 
> bike. I can't speak too much about comparisons in this use because I didn't 
> ride my Rambouillet on the these surfaces much before using those tires and 
> now think nothing of heading out for a two day 150 mile trip and an Amtrak 
> home from Cumberland, MD. 
>
> Andy Cheatham
> Pittsburgh
>
> On Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 9:25:58 AM UTC-5, Steve Cole wrote:
>>
>> I want to replace the tires I currently am running on a bike I use only 
>> about a quarter of the time.  The bike is a 1990s era Bianchi Axis.  It is 
>> currently set up with 700c x 37 Schwalbe Marathons (the original).  I want 
>> to go a size larger which I believe the bike will accommodate.  I also want 
>> a suppler tire.  I ride mostly in the city, on paved country roads and 
>> occasionally on fairly smooth dirt roads.  I've considered Rene Herse 
>> Barlow Pass, Continental Contact Speed or Schwalbe G-One Speed.  I'm 
>> interest in any views you have on these tires or others you would strongly 
>> recommend.  Many thanks.
>>
>> Steve Cole
>> Arlington, VA 
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: 2020 Goals

[Marc Irwin]

Keep using my bikes for transportation around town.I don't track bike 
mileage anymore but that routine has kept my driving in the 2-3K range for 
a year.  Make 3 week long self supported trips and monthly weekend trips to 
the Lake.  I should ride in a charity ride each month and perhaps a few 
more club rides.  Find more effective ways to promote the book I wrote 

 
about cycle touring.  I should enjoy another great year.

Marc


On Monday, December 23, 2019 at 4:47:36 PM UTC-5, DHans wrote:
>
> This is slightly premature but I am wondering if any of you have set 
> bicycle related goals for 2020. Mileage total? New bike? Bicycle Tour? 
> Commuting?
>
> My goal is to ride every day and although I don't log miles, I'd like to 
> ride around 2,000 miles for the year (I may put a cyclometer back on my 
> ride). I also would like to use my bike more often for for errands and 
> coffee runs. What say you?
>
> Doug
>

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[RBW] Re: Silver2 shifters on downtube?

[Marc Irwin]

Just did a test ride with the new shifter.  IT works great.   Is the smoothest 
shifter I've used.  I ordered one for the right side because it's a 1X setup. 
The shifting was very precise without ant drifting or need to tighten the bolt. 
 I can see where one might prefer the longer lever but it's not going to be s 
problem. 

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[RBW] Re: Silver2 shifters on downtube?

[Marc Irwin]

I'll be trying it over the weekend.  It's supposed to be delivered today.  
I'll let you know how it works out.


Marc

On Friday, December 6, 2019 at 8:08:52 PM UTC-5, Wyatt wrote:
>
> Has anyone mounted the Silver2 shifters on a downtube yet? Curious to see 
> how that looks and works.

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[RBW] Re: Bicycle Lights for Commuting

[Marc Irwin]

I really like the BM Eyc for city riding.  It works well with either a 
dynohub or sidewall dynamo.

Marc

On Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at 12:48:18 AM UTC-5, DHans wrote:
>
> With the time change I will be biking home in the dark. I’m curious about 
> your light setup for riding in the dark. Also favorite light brands. 
> Thanks. 
> Doug

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[RBW] Re: Issues with slipping bosco bars?

[Marc Irwin]

It takes a substantial amount of torque to keep those bars stable.  I was 
one of the first to try them years ago and they called a few weeks later to 
see if they were alright.  I had to use a pipe as an extension on my allen 
wrench to get them tight enough.  They have a freaky long reach back 
creating a lot of leverage.  I wouldn't trade them for any reason.

Marc

On Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 3:37:06 PM UTC-4, jeff perry wrote:
>
> Is anyone else experiencing slipping Bosco bars?  No matter how much I 
> tighten the stem, it slips when I apply even a reasonable amount of 
> pressure on the bars.  There’s no grease in there to screw things up 
> either.  So frustrating because I like the bars, but it’s just not safe to 
> ride this way.  I’ve had zero issues on my albatross bars. Anyone else 
> experiencing similar problems?

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[RBW] Re: "yoko" salmon brakepads?

[Marc Irwin]

It might just be me but I like the feel of the Yoko pads better than Kool 
Stop.  Kool Stop is easier to find but the Yoko pads are made with the 
original Matthauser formula which was bought and licensed by Scott.  I've 
always liked Matthauser pads and just stick with them.  I find the Yoko's 
on Amazon if nobody else has them in stock.

Marc

On Friday, September 6, 2019 at 1:36:29 PM UTC-4, Clayton.sf wrote:
>
> have used both brands over the years and have never been able to detect 
> any performance difference between their salmon pads. both work well for 
> me. I am not a brake guy though.
>
> clayton Scott
> hbg, ca
>

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[RBW] Re: Looking for a replacement for the old MUSA short sleeved merino wool jersey

[Marc Irwin]

No Rod, I've had good luck with cold water/ delicate cycle in the machine. I 
just throw them over the shower curtain rod for a few hours.  I'm sure their 
suggestion is better,  but I've only experienced a tiny bit of shrinkage in one 
of them. 

Marc

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[RBW] Re: Looking for a replacement for the old MUSA short sleeved merino wool jersey

[Marc Irwin]

I've been wearing jerseys from Portland Cyclewear 
 for several years 
and love them.   I even created my own logo to put on a couple which is 
kind of a fun thing to do.

Marc

On Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 4:01:27 PM UTC-4, Rod Holland wrote:
>
> Back when Riv was still offering them, I bought a couple of MUSA short 
> sleeved merino wool jerseys, the ones sold in royal blue. They have worked 
> very well for me, very light-weight wool (comparable, I think, to what the 
> SmartWool people call "microweight", but who's weighing?) that are cool in 
> the heat and wick sweat very nicely. They're now fading, literally and 
> figuratively, and it's clear I'm going to have to replace them, for next 
> season if not this one. Anyone care to share a recommendation for a source 
> of comparable jerseys?
>
> Thanks,
>
> rod
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[RBW] Re: MTB Hunqapillar questions

[Marc Irwin]

All I can say is that I love the Bullmoose Boscos on my 54CM Hunq.  They 
provide a huge range of positions and are plenty strong to take an off road 
beating.




On Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 9:14:33 PM UTC-4, maxcr wrote:
>
> I've been slowly working towards setting a new-to-me 58cm Hunqapillar that 
> I picked up off ebay last fall as a mountain bike. 
>
> James at Analog Cycles is building some cliffhanger wheels, setup tubeless 
> with 2.1 Thunderburts for me. I'm also upgrading the brakes to new Paul 
> touring cantis. 
>
> Needless to say, I'm very excited about getting this bike ready for the 
> warm months!
>
> The big question right now is whether to swap the cockpit or not - the 
> bike is set up with Soma Portola handlebars which aren't the most 
> comfortable for me. I feel stretched even though they are set up level with 
> the saddle on a (w)right 0 stem. (I'm 5'11" with a 90.5 pbh, long arms, but 
> short torso)
>
> So I'm asking for the collective wisdom of the RBW group to help me decide 
> whether to go for a Wavie bar (why isn't there more chatter about these 
> here?) or a more upright swept back position like this last-chance 
> Boscomoose 
> 
>  or 
> something similar?   
>
> What will be the best option to hit some single track and fire trails? 
>
> FYI I'm just getting started with mountain biking, so I'll probably start 
> with the easy stuff, but want a machine that can grow with me.
>
> Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
>
>
>
> [image: s-l16001.jpg]
> *This is the ebay photo from when I bought it.
>
>
>

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[RBW] What high security locks are people locking their bikes with?

[Marc Irwin]

I use Abus Bordo or Abus San Francisco U-Lock.

Marc

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[RBW] Re: What're the best cantilever brakes out there?

[Marc Irwin]

I've been really happy with the Velo Orange Gran Cru Zeste. 

  
I've been using them for nearly 5 years and both the stopping power and 
modulation is great.


Marc

On Sunday, April 14, 2019 at 8:00:01 PM UTC-4, Erik Wright wrote:
>
> I'm thinking about getting canti posts brazed onto my sidepull Sam 
> Hillborne to fit a wider tire / make wide tire installation easier. Canti 
> brakes would be replacing Paul Racers.
>
> If I go this route, what are the best options out there? I figure top of 
> the line is Paul, but what's a more affordable brake? I see a lot of 
> chatter around Shimano CX70, but hear they're discontinued. Is there a 
> comparable option available now, or does it make sense to hunt down a used 
> set of CX70s? If I splurge on Neo Retros, am I gaining anything 
> functionally over other options?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Erik, Philly
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: SE Rivendell 25th Anniversary Celebration May 3/4/5 Greenville SC

[Marc Irwin]

I'm thinking of making this trip, are the roads suited better for Sam or The 
Hunq?

Marc

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[RBW] Re: Bosco bars grip suggestions

[Marc Irwin]

[image: sam.JPG]

I have them on my Sam and Hunq.  I tried some bolt on leather grips but 
have since switched to Riv cork on both.  VO leather wrap on the rest of 
the bar (The "city bike" grip is long enough).  I've also used Dia Compe 
"stoker" knobs as a midpoint grip and interrupter levers on the flats.

Marc

On Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 5:33:23 PM UTC-5, OwenS wrote:
>
> Hi all, I posted this before but I used an emoji so perhaps it didn't get 
> approved? 
>
> After some ideas on suggestions for grips for the bosco bars. Has anyone 
> tried cloth bar tape on the bosco bar? Cheers!

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[RBW] Teach me about sealant in tubes?

[Marc Irwin]

I used Stan's for a season on my touring bike and was happy (no flats).  So, 
when I replaced tires, I replaced the tubes with Flat Attack prefilled tubes.  
The sealant is gauranteed for 5 years.  I haven't had a flat on the road in two 
years, and I ride about 10k per year. I get a puncture now and then, lose a 
little air, remove whatever caused it, add some air and ride on.  The only 
hiccup is when a valve core gets gummed up, it creates a slow leak that's 
frustrating but I  have learned to keep a few spare valve cores around.

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[RBW] Re: RBW 25 -Atlantic side of things

[Marc Irwin]

I might be game for one or the other, depending on the logistics.  I'll 
keep an eye out for this thread.

Marc

On Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 7:12:30 AM UTC-5, Wally Estrella wrote:
>
> Hey Folks:
>
> OK, there seems to be enough interest for a two'fer on the east coast.  A 
> Nor'Easter and a So'Easter.  NE will probably be western-ish NY/eastern MA 
> area.  Alex/Ben -yes?
>
> If someone in the mid-Atlantic/south could grab the cork grips on this to 
> lead a group that would be GREAT! Thanks!
>
> CHEERS!
> Wlly
>
> On Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 9:11:32 AM UTC-5, Wally Estrella wrote:
>>
>> Hey Folks:  
>>
>>  
>>
>> Opening a new post on the RBW 25 'tis a gathering.  I'd love to attend 
>> the west coast 'moot, but it's too far for this prancing pony.  How about a 
>> northeast/east coast 'moot-up?
>>
>>  
>>
>> I posted it on Instagram as well @wickedwoolly.  I think there are some 
>> folks on here and over there, but not all are in both spots, thus this post 
>> to reach out to get all Hobbits notified.
>>
>>  
>>
>> Hit me up offline w/ your name/email/location, subject the email ‘Rivmoot 
>> 25’.  The initial thinking is a spring/summer ‘moot somewhere in 
>> Massland.  May also create a poll to gather a general consensus on 
>> date/location.   Make it a day event? Make it an S24O with some rides? Tear 
>> Isengard down? What to do? What to do?
>>
>>  
>>
>> In other east coast related news.  Punxsutawney Philbo Paggins has 
>> emerged from his hole in the ground...it'll be an early spring with 
>> many more years of riding on leather and RBW.
>>
>>
>> CHEERS!
>>
>> Wally, further east of the Iron Hills, in Maine
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks B17

[Marc Irwin]

No interest?  I'll drop it to $50 shipped CONUS and add a photo.

[image: 0.jpg]


On Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 9:03:41 AM UTC-5, Marc Irwin wrote:
>
> Brooks B17, antique brown.  Well used,  well cared for.  Some Profide and 
> a spanner included.  $60 shipped USPS Priority CONUS.
>

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[RBW] FS: Brooks B17

[Marc Irwin]

Brooks B17, antique brown.  Well used,  well cared for.  Some Profide and a 
spanner included.  $60 shipped USPS Priority CONUS.

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[RBW] Hunqapillar fender options

[Marc Irwin]

I've used VO Zeppilen with 45mm Marathons, SKS Velo with a variety of tires.  
I'm happiest with the SKS P65 and Schwalbe Big Ben 50mm tires.  That makes it a 
very versatile bike.

Marc

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

[Marc Irwin]

I use the Yokozuna salmon on all my bikes.  I've used most of the stuff 
that comes around but the old Matthauser formula still feels best to me.

Marc

On Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at 9:46:28 AM UTC-5, Lum Gim Fong wrote:
>
> My stock R559/539 typr hollow shaft snapped upon tightening.
> The thinline shoes look way stronger. Solid bolt shaft. The R559/539 shaft 
> looks tinny and makes me not want to use them again in favor of a solid 
> bolt type shaft like thinlines have.
>
> What do you use?
>

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[RBW] Re: Did you have a 2018 cycling goal? Did you achieve it?

[Marc Irwin]

I had fun riding to more different places.  Works for me.

Marc

On Monday, November 26, 2018 at 10:34:12 PM UTC-5, Kevin Mulcahy wrote:
>
> Oh, thanks Patrick,  I almost forgot another goal of mine - ride fixed!
>
> On Monday, November 26, 2018 at 9:30:34 PM UTC-6, Kevin Mulcahy wrote:
>>
>> My goal for 2018 was to complete the Marji Gesick 50 mile mtb race. 
>> That's a pretty grueling race in the U.P. of Michigan with a ton of 
>> climbing over uber-technical old school trails. The race had DNF rate of 
>> 70% in 2017!
>>
>> I signed up without having ever done any endurance mountain biking, and 
>> am a pretty horrible climber, so just finishing the race was a big enough 
>> goal for me. I only started mountain biking last summer. So to train, I 
>> participated in the local endurance mtb series, and just put a ton of miles 
>> on my mtb...Eventually I started losing weight and getting faster on my 
>> bike. I ended up finishing the race 37th out of 250, and made it under my 
>> goal of 9 hours. I rode my Trek Stache, a rigid 29+ MMB, setup with Jones 
>> bars. 
>>
>> I've never really done anything "hard" like that before, and it was 
>> pretty awesome process to watch my mph go up while by lbs went down. Next 
>> year, I hope to complete the MG100, stay healthy and injury free, and have 
>> more laid back fun on the bike. I've been riding about 3,000 miles the last 
>> few years and that seems about right for me.
>>
>> Kevin
>> Madison, WI
>>
>

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Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar

[Marc Irwin]

You won't regret that.  I bought one when it was first introduced.  I use it 
for everything.  I loved it so much I had to have the lighter version and 
bought a56 Sam the next year.  I've been at N+0 for years since.  I use Bosco's 
on both and love them. 

Marc

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[RBW] Re: Glue for headbadge?

[Marc Irwin]

I recently used Gorilla Glue gel super glue.  It seems to be just fine.  It 
brushes on and holds place very well.  I've used automotive accessory tape 
in the past but that is thick and leaves a visual gap between the badge and 
the tube.

Marc


On Monday, October 22, 2018 at 3:13:32 PM UTC-4, Daniel D. wrote:
>
> My roadini headbadge is a little loose with a gap on top.  What glue to 
> use?  
>
> It's almost done more test riding and then handlebar wrap
>

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[RBW] Re: Northeast Riv Unmeeting 2018, Interest/Headcount, Columbus Day Weekend

[Marc Irwin]

The town clerk, Jean Chrisman, said it would be fine for you to use it.  I 
gave her your name.

Marc

On Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 11:12:46 AM UTC-4, Alex Wirth- Owner, 
Yellow Haus Bicycles wrote:
>
> Hiya Mark, do you think you could put that cabin in my name?  I think I 
> might have a taker and for simplicity I think that might be easiest...
>
> Thanks!  Sorry we won't see you!!
>
> -Alex
>
> On Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 8:04:09 AM UTC-4, Marc Irwin wrote:
>>
>> Well Crap!!   A family situation has come up and I have to bail on this 
>> trip.  I was really looking forward to it.  I have a cabin (Tilipe) 
>> reserved and paid for, if anybody wants it I'll let the town clerk know so 
>> you can use it.
>>
>> Marc
>>
>> On Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at 1:09:23 PM UTC-4, Alex Wirth- Owner, 
>> Yellow Haus Bicycles wrote:
>>>
>>> You should come Deborah!  
>>>
>>> On Sunday, September 9, 2018 at 11:27:12 AM UTC-4, Deborah Coffin wrote:
>>>>
>>>> This sounds so fun. I’m so tempted to join you.
>>>
>>>

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[RBW] Re: Northeast Riv Unmeeting 2018, Interest/Headcount, Columbus Day Weekend

[Marc Irwin]

I'll give them a call and see how that works for them, I don't see anything 
on the reservation form that should be a problem.

Marc

On Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 11:12:46 AM UTC-4, Alex Wirth- Owner, 
Yellow Haus Bicycles wrote:
>
> Hiya Mark, do you think you could put that cabin in my name?  I think I 
> might have a taker and for simplicity I think that might be easiest...
>
> Thanks!  Sorry we won't see you!!
>
> -Alex
>
> On Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 8:04:09 AM UTC-4, Marc Irwin wrote:
>>
>> Well Crap!!   A family situation has come up and I have to bail on this 
>> trip.  I was really looking forward to it.  I have a cabin (Tilipe) 
>> reserved and paid for, if anybody wants it I'll let the town clerk know so 
>> you can use it.
>>
>> Marc
>>
>> On Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at 1:09:23 PM UTC-4, Alex Wirth- Owner, 
>> Yellow Haus Bicycles wrote:
>>>
>>> You should come Deborah!  
>>>
>>> On Sunday, September 9, 2018 at 11:27:12 AM UTC-4, Deborah Coffin wrote:
>>>>
>>>> This sounds so fun. I’m so tempted to join you.
>>>
>>>

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[RBW] Re: Northeast Riv Unmeeting 2018, Interest/Headcount, Columbus Day Weekend

[Marc Irwin]

Well Crap!!   A family situation has come up and I have to bail on this 
trip.  I was really looking forward to it.  I have a cabin (Tilipe) 
reserved and paid for, if anybody wants it I'll let the town clerk know so 
you can use it.

Marc

On Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at 1:09:23 PM UTC-4, Alex Wirth- Owner, 
Yellow Haus Bicycles wrote:
>
> You should come Deborah!  
>
> On Sunday, September 9, 2018 at 11:27:12 AM UTC-4, Deborah Coffin wrote:
>>
>> This sounds so fun. I’m so tempted to join you.
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Northeast Riv Unmeeting 2018, Interest/Headcount, Columbus Day Weekend

[Marc Irwin]

I just reserved my cabin.  There's room to share if anybody is interested.  
What will be our meeting place and a safe place to park my car for a couple of 
days?

Marc

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[RBW] Re: Northeast Riv Unmeeting 2018, Interest/Headcount, Columbus Day Weekend

[Marc Irwin]

I might be missing something, but how do you find out which are available 
for that weekend?  I don't see any contact information beyond the 
reservation form.
I take it we're looking at Pittsford the 6th, riding down and returning on 
the 8th is that right?

Marc

On Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at 12:46:02 PM UTC-4, Alex Wirth- Owner, 
Yellow Haus Bicycles wrote:
>
> Just reserved my cabin for the 6th & 7thbunch of cabins left but 
> probably shouldn't wait too too long...
>
>
> Excited!
>
> On Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 2:44:54 PM UTC-4, Alex Wirth- Owner, 
> Yellow Haus Bicycles wrote:
>>
>> Hello Northeast Rivs!
>>
>> There's been hints at getting something going for people in the northeast 
>> this year.  This is the "official" invite.  Weigh in if you have interest 
>> and we'll make it happen.
>>
>>
>> The general plan:
>>
>> -Meet in Pittsford, NY
>>
>> -Day 1  Ride ~30 miles (+/- roughly 1,000 ft elevation) of mixed 
>> path/gravel and secondary roads south to this park on Canandaigua Lake:
>>
>> http://townofcanandaigua.org/portfolio_page.asp?id=2
>>
>> (Former YMCA camp, bunch of cabins available right now so I don't think 
>> we would have any issues making reservations)
>>
>> -Day 2 ~30 ish mile loop around one of the other lakes, lunch, maybe take 
>> in a local brew haus...route TBD.  Return to the camp/cabins.
>>
>> -Day 3 ~40 miles (+/- 1,000 elevation) back north along a different 
>> route. Again a mixed bag of secondary roads and gravel/paths.
>>
>> Mix in plenty of rest stops, taking in the scenes, leisure, snacks, 
>> general merriment. 
>>
>>
>> Could be 10/5, 6, 7  or  10/6, 7, 8  depending upon who has Columbus Day 
>> off/group preferences.
>>
>> Here's a very general route using default google maps routes to give you 
>> a flavor of the area...https://goo.gl/maps/3sgU1mjBvM32   Our route 
>> would be a little more discerning.
>>
>> In general I like the cabin idea as it makes the Just Ride ethos very 
>> easy and accessible for everyone.   Same with the mileage, 30-40 mile days 
>> are accessible for most people even without any prep. There could always be 
>> a more camping "epic" fully loaded jambaroo some other time.
>>
>>
>>
>> Sowhat do you think?
>>
>> Alex Wirth
>> Rochester, NY
>>
>> [image: 36063080_1714223618656754_2492650459974598656_n.jpg]
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>

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[RBW] Northeast Riv Unmeeting 2018, Interest/Headcount, Columbus Day Weekend

[Marc Irwin]

I'm in.  I'm not northeastern but it's not a bad drive, I just did the Erie 
canal in June.  Either schedule worksfor me.  Hunq or Sam?

Marc

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[RBW] Bar end shifters on Boscos?

[Marc Irwin]

I use bar ends on my Hunq and stem shifters on my Sam both of which have 
Bosco's.  I like both.  You need a long cable for the barends.

Marc

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[RBW] Re: Please tell me about your experience with caliper braked Hillbornes.

[Marc Irwin]

Mine is my favorite bike.  If I were to go to one bike, that would be the 
one.  The Tektro calipers I'm using are ok, but Paul centerpulls would be 
better I'm sure.

Marc

On Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at 5:36:35 PM UTC-4, Brett Callahan wrote:
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> Friends, 
>
> I'm considering the purchase of a lightly used Sam Hillborne--the caliper 
> brake version. The only thing giving me pause is that it has been a while 
> since I had anything with caliper brakes. The long reach required would 
> seem to limit my options to the Paul Racer Centerpulls and the 
> Tektro/Silver R559 brakes. Anyone want to share their experiences with 
> these brakes, particularly on the Hillborne? 
>
> If money were no object, would replacing R559s with Pauls be a good idea? 
> (The bike would come with R559s on it, but I am who I am and will look to 
> tinker eventually...)
>
> For background, intended use is as a primarily on road bike with a small 
> front rack, 38mm tires, and fenders. I'm six foot two, and weigh 235-245. I 
> live in Portland, so the bike will be ridden in the rain. 
>
> Thanks!
>
> Brett
>

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[RBW] WTB Soma Express 650b x 38 Black skinwall

[Marc Irwin]

I really love these tires for my city bike.  Apparently they stopped making 
them but I could use one if there is one out there.

Marc

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[RBW] Re: Definishing the Hunq

[Marc Irwin]

Never heard of it until now. 

Marc

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[RBW] Definishing the Hunq

[Marc Irwin]

Here's a link to a blogpost about making a raw 
finish:https://simplecycle-marc.blogspot.com/2018/07/definishing-hunq.html

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[RBW] Re: Recent Hunq Trip on the Erie

[Marc Irwin]

What i did the first night in Buffalo was get to the trailhead,  rode a few 
miles down the trail,  found a quiet wooded area and setup.  I setup late and 
left early.  There was no problem.  

Marc

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[RBW] Recent Hunq Trip on the Erie

[Marc Irwin]

Hers a link to my great week traveling the Erie on my Hunq. 
http://simplecycle-marc.blogspot.com/2018/06/a-glorious-week-on-erie-canal-trail.html?m=1

Marc

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[RBW] Hot waxing chains?

[Marc Irwin]

  I do it and i don't think is s hassle. The only real advantage I see is that, 
 by soaking the chain,  you are reasonably assured each bearing gets lube on 
it.  Of course parrifin is cleaner than oil and that's the only advantage to 
waxing. 
  I clean the chain ounce every 4-6 weeks with a Park tool widget, soak the 
chain in a crockpot of plain parrifin for a while and use a parrifin based lube 
in between cleaning.  
   I don't track mileage or fret over it but it'd seems to work ok.  I feel 
good about it and doing it raises me to a higher level of  eccentricity among 
my friends.  I tell them the photos look better when every rivet is waxed. 

Marc

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[RBW] Re: FS: XS SACKVILLE SADDLESACK OLIVE

[Marc Irwin]

sold!

On Friday, April 13, 2018 at 3:59:44 PM UTC-4, Marc Irwin wrote:
>
> Used but you won't know it.  It's in excellent condition.   Comes with a 
> bonusn"Just Ride" patch attached.  (Not sewn, but attached with Shoe Goo).
> $40 shipped CONUS via USPS Priority.  PayPal does not work for me, but 
> Google Wallet is free and works just fine.
>
> Marc
>
>
> <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zcAghuNRlpM/WtEMGkPIVUI/MhQ/5AIdFdISSacBolohCamH9jNVn409YA02gCLcBGAs/s1600/xs%2Bbag.jpg>
>
>

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