[RBW] Re: FFS: bicycle sentences journal

[Paul Richardson]

the book is on its way to michigan.

thanks all
paul

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[RBW] FFS: bicycle sentences journal

[Paul Richardson]

i've got a copy of the older edition, which is spiral bound and has spaces 
to log details about your ride.  no writing in mine.  send me $5 paypal f+f 
and it's all yours.

paul
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[RBW] FFS: one year's worth of Bicycle Quarterly

[Paul Richardson]

i have up for grabs the three most recent issues of BQ--nos. 83, 84, and 
85.  yours for $9, paypal f+f or cash.  

thanks
paul
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[RBW] Re: FS: Wooly Warm Sweater

[Paul Richardson]

and SOLD!  thanks everyone.  stay warm!!!

paul in tkpk

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[RBW] Re: New Bike Day X2

[Paul Richardson]

tim you've done the right thing.  i wanna see that roady homer with 
downtube shifters!!

paul
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[RBW] Re: mounting a light to Nitto 32F

[Paul Richardson]

thanks to both of you for responding.  the chainring definitely wins the 
aesthetics contest but i may ultimately end up with that tanaka mount that 
realizes what i was trying to jerryrig with my zipties.  for me nothing 
beats having the light mounted in the center.

paul
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Re: [RBW] 10/23 BLAGH regarding the Roaduno

[Paul Richardson]

thanks erics for the responses.  having never used one, i didn't consider 
that switching cogs on a DOS would affect the brakepads, but that does make 
a lotta sense.

hoping to see lots of different builds on the UNO.

paul
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[RBW] Re: 10/23 BLAGH regarding the Roaduno

[Paul Richardson]

hi bill

perhaps a dumb question BUT i wonder if you'd mind shedding light on how 
this dropout vs. quickbeam (/s.o./f.j.sr.) dropout changes the setup 
options.  i'm not clear on the effect of the horizontal dropout as opposed 
to the slanted one.  

i too find many reasons to be very excited about the pending roaduno DROP.  

thanks!
paul
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[RBW] WTB: john's irish strap

[Paul Richardson]

hi there

i'm in search of two, actually--i'd like a short watermelon and the 
original color scheme before rainbow.  the muted hues.  please holler if 
you've got an extra!

thanks!
paul
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Re: [RBW] Re: Tire advice for my Toyo homer/max tire size

[Paul Richardson]

i've gotta join the chorus--that bicycle is really, really nice, and a 
markedly different build than i've seen on a homer.  thanks for posting.

paul
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Re: [RBW] Babies on bikes

[Paul Richardson]

I had a very positive experience with the Thule Yepp Mini front-mounted 
seat for ~9 months to nearly two-years-old.  It pairs well with sweptback 
bars like Choco and Albatross, though I also used it with Wavie bars.  We 
definitely started before age one, no problem.  I ride big bikes, so 
there's plenty of space, but my wife also rides with it on her Choco'd 51cm 
Homer Hilsen and does just fine.  I've probably got a picture somewhere...

I had a very negative experience with the Hamax Caress (rear mounted) and 
do not recommend it.

With older kids, I think the Burley trailer is a great option.  I don't 
feel like it changes the ride feel *too* dramatically, and it's pretty 
simple to move from bike to bike (if there's more than one in your 
stable).  I wrecked once; the trailer flipped on its side, but my daughter 
was completely fine and just wanted to keep going.

I did find that both of my kids were super overstimulated by their first 
couple of rides on the Thule and starting with short, slow circles around 
the neighborhood was right for their temperaments.

Biking with kids is the best.  Start 'em young.

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[RBW] Re: Have you tried MKS Seahorse pedals

[Paul Richardson]

Thanks for all the feedback.

I'm not 100% sold on the huge pedal thing that seems to be quite prevalent, 
and the Seahorse seemed like a nice way to split the difference.  But 
Brendan your negative experience is especially helpful.  Slippy is no 
bueno, no no no.  

I've seen the Tacos, and had the pleasure of playing with a pair of 
Bubblys, which seem to spin simply by being looked at...man what did they 
grease those bearings with, wowee zowee.  The pricepoint ($100 Bubblys vs. 
$32 Seahorse, at bluelug) is also a consideration.

Still deciding if I'll toss a pair in the cart, but I'll offer my firsthand 
experience if I do.

thanks
paul
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[RBW] Have you tried MKS Seahorse pedals

[Paul Richardson]

Hi

If anyone has ridden the MKS Seahorse 
 pedals and has strong 
opinions about them, I'd love to hear--especially if you hated them, for 
some reason.  Sylvan Touring is my favorite pedal I've yet tried, but I've 
also been very happy with Allways and Gammas.  

thanks for any feedback
paul
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[RBW] Re: FS: Shimano DXR MX70 V brakes (3), Bicycle Quarterlies

[Paul Richardson]

All finished!  Thanks everyone for helping me lighten up.

paul
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[RBW] Re: FS: Shimano DXR MX70 V brakes (3), Bicycle Quarterlies

[Paul Richardson]

Down to just one brake at this point.

paul
takoma park, md.

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[RBW] Re: FS: Shimano DXR MX70 V brakes (3), Bicycle Quarterlies

[Paul Richardson]

The BQs have been claimed.

I will accept just about any reasonable offer (I'll consider just about 
anything that isn't a single digit number) on the V brakes.  I don't need 
them and I'd love for them to be put to use!  

paul
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[RBW] Re: WTB - Bosco-Moose handlebar (fillet braze) or Choco-Moose

[Paul Richardson]

i'll join the queue!

i'm looking for a 580mm boscomoose, not real picky on condition.  if you 
can ship it cheaper than bluelug, please send me a note!

thanks
paul
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[RBW] Re: boscomoose - pictures, experiences, comparisons?

[Paul Richardson]

thanks to all for taking the time to respond.

keith--tosco certainly looks nice but i'm really looking for 
moosebars--maybe choco, but probably bosco.  i'm surprised to see yours 
sloping down as much as they do.  the angle looks like the cheviot picture 
on the riv site, and (to my eye) a lot steeper downward than the photos on 
bluelug.  but gee gah maybe it's all an optical illusion, or a result of 
headtube angle?!

jay--sitting "more upright than i wanted" is...exactly what i want!

eric--bluelug 

 
is a treasure trove of photos--totally forgot to look there first.

time to start saving my allowance!

paul
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[RBW] boscomoose - pictures, experiences, comparisons?

[Paul Richardson]

howdy folks

i've been doing the best digging i can and cannot seem to wrangle very many 
pictures of rivs with boscomoose bars.  have you tried them?  did you like 
them?  i ride big bikes, so i'm not too concerned about knee strike on the 
bar-ends, which i gather can be a drawback for some.  their fixedness 
obviously makes for a riskier purchase than separate stem+bars, so i'd love 
to hear your experience before i take the plunge!

thanks in advance
paul
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[RBW] Re: Artsy Pics of Your Riv's

[Paul Richardson]

close, kai--67cm!  she wears 175mm suginos.

paul
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[RBW] crossword puzzle

[Paul Richardson]

It's not every day I encounter the word SALUKI in my day-to-day, but found 
it yesterday in the New York Times crossword as an answer to the 17-across 
clue, "Tall, slender hound."  I'm a big fan of Will Shortz's puzzle 
editing, but in this case he really missed an opportunity for a 
Rivendell-specific clue..."Close cousin of A. Homer Hilsen," perhaps?  

paul
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Re: [RBW] FS: 113mm Phil Wood Bottom Bracket

[Paul Richardson]

Sold!  That was quick!

thanks
paul
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On Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 9:14:53 PM UTC-4 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:

> Nope, I see that is a 118.:(
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jun 15, 2022, at 9:05 PM, Richard Rose  wrote:
>
> Hmm, wonder if that is the correct size for my Clem?
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jun 15, 2022, at 8:13 PM, Paul Richardson  wrote:
>
> Any interest in this?  Nice 'n clean, super smooth.
>
> $80 shipped CONUS?  Or please make an offer if that's too high.
>
> thanks
> paul
> takoma park, md.
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Re: [RBW] Re: Hillibikes are so close!

[Paul Richardson]

frahm30,
can you say more about the extension hitch / trailer situation?  what is 
that, and why do you need it?  i hope to trailer up someday too.
thanks
paul
takoma park, md.

On Monday, May 23, 2022 at 4:25:37 PM UTC-4 fra...@gmail.com wrote:

> Wow, thank you for all the detail Erik! Some beautiful bikes there but 
> that’s Susie and your new Gus definitely look best to me. I can understand 
> choosing the Gus at that weight with a load but I am happy to hear it 
> wasn’t too bad still. I’m 170-180 lbs depending on how much time I can get 
> out. My full camp gear isn’t more than 30 lbs on a heavier trip.  We have a 
> 3 year old and I’m trying not to end up with a full on dad body! Haha. I am 
> so excited for this bike! The new dropouts had me ordering a new extension 
> hitch for my trailer. My daughter will be super bummed if it isn’t ready to 
> roll right when I get it together! 
>
> Sounds like a beautiful place to get to ride regularly! Enjoy the Gus and 
> keep some ride pictures coming, beautiful bike!
>
> On Monday, May 23, 2022 at 12:00:14 PM UTC-7 hinton...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Looks and sounds awesome Erik - thanks for letting me live vicariously 
>> while I wait!
>>
>> On Monday, May 23, 2022 at 8:17:57 AM UTC-7 Erik wrote:
>>
>>> Don't mind at all.  I'm 210-215 most of the time.  I drop under 200 when 
>>> I'm more active and can go higher when I'm buried at work and stressed out, 
>>>  but the 210 - 215 range is more consistent.  The Susie didn't feel squishy 
>>> or overly flexy in normal riding.  I was just aware of the give once I 
>>> loaded it up and got it out onto more burly trails.  Some context for my 
>>> comment: I bought these bikes to flesh out the void left by selling off my 
>>> last mountain bike. I wanted something I could ride on the same trails I 
>>> rode for years on bikes with suspension, mostly technical, very rocky 
>>> singletrack.  I didn't really notice flex on the Susie outside of those 
>>> specific conditions and it was likely just as much about my perception as 
>>> it was about any actual flex.  It rode beautifully, I just wanted a little 
>>> more room for gear and my own fluctuations in weight.   My office is a few 
>>> hundred yards from the trailhead for Skyline Wilderness Park here in Napa. 
>>>  The first mile or so of trails that I ride on a regular basis are really 
>>> rocky and in bad shape as are some of my favorite trails deeper in the 
>>> park.  Those sections of trail tend to define my off-rode bike preferences. 
>>>  
>>>
>>> For context, this is the progression of bikes leading to the Gus: Seven 
>>> Sola (titanium) > Salsa Horsethief (full sus) >  Susie > Gus. I liked 
>>> oversize, stiff frames on my mountain bikes as the years went on.  The 
>>> Susie was going to feel flexible by comparison on the same trails. I had 
>>> originally planned on purchasing a Gus, but got impatient and found a Susie 
>>> for trade from another member of this group last summer.  I took the Gus 
>>> out on that first section of trail yesterday and had a blast.  As a steel 
>>> bike it's more flexible than my titanium and aluminum mountain bikes, but a 
>>> little stiffer than the Susie.  Not a huge deal, just a little point of 
>>> preference!  The last shot in the attached photos is the Susie.  Same build 
>>> as the Gus, except the stem.  
>>>
>>>
>>> On Monday, May 23, 2022 at 6:04:58 AM UTC-7 fra...@gmail.com wrote:
>>>
 Great looking build! Love all the Paul parts. Do you mind if I ask what 
 your weight is that the Susie didn’t feel quite stout enough?


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[RBW] Re: Choco Dirt Drop question

[Paul Richardson]

i had chocos on a 10cm dirtdrop on my wolbis at one point.  felt great.  

paul
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Re: [RBW] frame timeline?

[Paul Richardson]

YES that's the one.  Thanks a lot!

paul
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[RBW] frame timeline?

[Paul Richardson]

I thought I saw a timeline posted recently of when to expect new frames, 
either in a blahg or email update.  Scrawled in sharpie on a beat-up piece 
of cardboard.  Anybody recall seeing that and know where to find it?

thanks!

paul
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Re: [RBW] More...Autumn in Japan

[Paul Richardson]

feeling thankful for the opportunity to lay eyes on these photos!  looks 
like a heckuva place to ride a bicycle.  thanks for this post.

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[RBW] Re: S24o I & M Canal for 60ish Miles w/pics

[Paul Richardson]

this is a great post.  i love love love those maps.  thanks for the 
write-up!  sounds like a real adventure.

paul
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Re: [RBW] Re: New-to-me Sam! Advice/recommendations?

[Paul Richardson]

whoa, no, i totally lied.  i'm sorry.  i pulled up my old invoice and it 
looks like back in the day they sold a kit that included the shifters and 
the pods, which is what i used.

[image: Screen Shot 2021-11-05 at 7.01.23 PM.png]

sorry to mislead you; shoulda kept my mouth shut!  guess my memory isn't as 
good as i thought!  and man where did i put those shimano pods...?!

paul
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[RBW] Re: New-to-me Sam! Advice/recommendations?

[Paul Richardson]

does that tab incompatibility issue apply to silver1 shifters, or just the 
newer silver2s?  i did exactly the swap ben mentioned in his original post 
without grinding.

paul
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Re: [RBW] New-to-me Sam! Advice/recommendations?

[Paul Richardson]

that's a great looking bike.  congrats!

i swapped out dura-ace barends for silver1 (downtube) shifters on my homer 
without issue.  totally straightforward.  if you do so and are looking to 
rehome the shimanos, i'll take 'em off your hands!

in my experience, you can't go wrong with the 38mm rene herse tires, 
especially if you're looking to zippy it up and complement the atlantis.  
they'd almost certainly feel livelier than the schwalbes.

paul
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Re: [RBW] Re: Nutmeg Nor'Easter 2021

[Paul Richardson]

>
> always a great weekend at the nor'easter.  lotta nice bikes and the nice 
> folks who ride 'em.  there were several routes this year; the big boy went 
> a little something like this:


 

paul
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Re: [RBW] Share More Riv Riding Pics

[Paul Richardson]

chris: yes i was referring to your photo!   thanks for indulging my 
curiosity--it enhances my vicarious experience if i know where the photo 
was taken.

never been to oklahoma city but i'll be sure to wave if i spot you on your 
hunq someday!

paul
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Re: [RBW] Share More Riv Riding Pics

[Paul Richardson]

i wish this board requested / required one's location at signoff.  it's a 
great looking bike, great looking lake--where in the world is it?
thanks
paul
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[RBW] Re: FS: three sets of 700c tires

[Paul Richardson]

all sold!
thanks everyone.

paul
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[RBW] Re: FS: three sets of 700c tires

[Paul Richardson]

the gravelkings and somas are spoken for.  

i'm open to any reasonable offer on the schwalbes.  (shipping will cost me 
$15.50, so consider that the base price, plus whatever the tires are worth 
to you).

thanks again for helping me clean out my garage!
paul
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[RBW] Re: New Wheels for Clem; need advice

[Paul Richardson]

my wife's homer hilsen has 32-spoke 650b wheels built on velocity A23 rims, 
with 38mm standard casing rene herse tires.  the bike is entirely too small 
for me, but i ride it anyway, and boy does it feel zippy and light and 
spritely and fast and fun.  i'm certainly no expert, but i believe if 
you're considering a new wheelset, the three primary variables* to consider 
are your weight, the type of roads you ride, and the amount of gear you 
schlep.  then get wheels that are built, not *over*built, and..just 
ride.

paul
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*discounting the other important variables: cost and aesthetics

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Re: [RBW] Cycles Grand Bois Centerpulls vs Tektro R559

[Paul Richardson]

i can't speak to the direct comparison, but i've been riding 559s on my 
homer hilsen for a decade without a complaint.  i find them perfectly able, 
even in the rain or on questionable / mountain bikey terrain (the kind of 
rides where people ask my least favorite question: "how are you making out 
on *that thing*?")

you might look into the paul racer as a centerpull option?  i've only used 
the racer m, but it's a mighty fine brake, in my opinion.

good luck
paul
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Re: [RBW] Rack recommendation

[Paul Richardson]

i use a roof-mounted Thule and a Rockymounts (not sure the models--they're 
similar--both of the wheels stay on the bikes) on a Subaru Outback.  I am 
not 100% confident in either of them, though I do prefer the Rockymounts.  
The Thule arm over the front wheel tends to slip, and I end up nervously 
eyeing the bikes thru the sunroof while I'm ripping down the expressway.  
We just returned from a drive to Maine and back, and I am now very 
seriously considering installing a hitch and getting a trunk rack--the type 
where the bikes are secured by the wheels, not the frame.  Seems to me the 
bikes would be equally, if not more, secure, and subjected to far less wind 
whippage as well.  (I read on this board that headset grease can blowout at 
highway speeds, which seems like it wouldn't happen on the trunk).

I'd welcome any input from folks with experience using hitch racks.

paul
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[RBW] Re: Pics from Recent Ride

[Paul Richardson]

i too dig the orange and blue on your bike, and also in the picture of 
homer and sam together.  nice color palette for some nice looking bikes!

paul
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[RBW] ohio all-rounder update?

[Paul Richardson]

anybody on the board trek out and scoop up this deal-of-a-lifetime?  the 
listing is still alive on craigs...



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[RBW] Re: Bombadil on its Archetypal Route (loads of photos)

[Paul Richardson]

i'll just say again that i'm grateful for these posts and pictures--they're 
consistently great and maddeningly fomo-inducing.  and i must add i'm glad 
the bar end / handlebar thing was only a temporary experiment!

paul
takoma park, md.
On Monday, June 7, 2021 at 12:10:39 PM UTC-4 Hugh Smitham wrote:

> Jason,
>
> Great write up. I really appreciate both the tone and tenor of the 
> retelling and the ride. 
>
> It makes me want to travel North once again to experience your fantastic 
> route.
>
> Hugh
>
> On Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 8:50:58 PM UTC-8 Jason Fuller wrote:
>
>> I had a particular route in mind when I bought this frameset from Joe, 
>> and today I rode it (well, one version of it). It's just outside of town 
>> here in Vancouver BC, and its quite special. We have an immense wealth of 
>> trails on our north shore, though most are technical mountain bike or 
>> hiking trails. I love those trails, but this route features the only 
>> extended stretch of gravel that is fully closed to motorized traffic as 
>> well as the only paved parkway that extends into the wilderness in this 
>> region. 
>>
>> I can ride it from my doorstep; it's about 11km to get to this paved 
>> parkway - popular in summer, but pretty quiet nowadays. 
>>
>> [image: IMG_2849rs.JPG]
>>
>> This path carves through the rainforest for about 5km, leaving cell 
>> service behind, until a pretty hard-to-miss singletrack turnoff takes you 
>> down a steep embankment to this grand clearing, known as The Spot among 
>> friends here. Despite its established looks, it's both well hidden and hard 
>> to access, and therefore goes unknown to many who ride this region. 
>>
>> [image: IMG_2851rs.JPG]
>>
>> From here, my route follows a steep downhill stretch of singletrack to a 
>> marsh, where a gravel access road begins and will take me a further 7km 
>> into the valley and away from the city. 
>>
>> [image: PXL_20201128_222541680.jpg]
>>
>> This access road, called Spur 4, used to be charming double-track with 
>> grass up the middle but it was graded this year with fresh gravel. 
>> Unfortunate. Bears and cougars inhabit this area and humans are few and far 
>> between - combine this with the lack of cell service and the fact you're 
>> now over 10km into the woods, it can be pretty humbling to ride alone. 
>>
>> [image: IMG_2861.JPG]
>>
>> A connector trail brings you back to the main parkway, where most people 
>> are. It was a little wet today, but that's fine by me. I can't imagine life 
>> without full-coverage fenders! 
>>
>> [image: IMG_2863rs.JPG]
>>
>> Above is the view of the lake, which is as far as you can go. It was only 
>> about 2:30 but already the sun was falling behind the tall peaks to the 
>> west; I'm far enough north that it's getting dark shortly after 4pm now. 
>>
>> [image: PXL_20201128_230524452.jpg]
>>
>> The first leg of the return route is called the Hatchery Trail, and it's 
>> the highlight of the whole route for me. It's a non-technical trail that 
>> winds through the moss-rich forest, including placards with information on 
>> local wildlife. It's beautifully maintained and quite wonderous, 
>> considering the nearest vehicle parking is 10km away!   
>>
>> [image: IMG_2871rs.JPG]
>>
>> This puts you back on the paved parkway, which I followed for the full 
>> 10km back out of the forest. At the parking lot, I followed a steep 
>> downhill connector trail to the trail network to the east. 
>>
>> [image: IMG_2877rs.JPG]
>>
>> As I dropped in elevation I entered a pre-sunset fog. Combined with the 
>> beginnings of a sunset, it really made for a cool effect with the moss and 
>> lichen covered trees. 
>>
>> [image: PXL_20201129_000243149.jpg]
>>
>> The full route from my door falls a bit short of 60km, which is a nice 
>> length for me - big enough to be rather epic, but can be done in about 4 
>> hours and leaves me with a bit of gas in the tank so I'm not a wreck for 
>> the rest of the evening! 
>>
>> Thanks for following along with my ride report / coming to my TED Talk! 
>>
>>

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Re: [RBW] Beginners SLR camera?

[Paul Richardson]

i'll cast a vote for a canon ae-1.  easy to come by, very beginner 
friendly, and, with some basic understanding of the exposure triangle, not 
too difficult to get nice looking photos that were obviously not taken on 
an iphone.  i say forget the flash and try higher iso film if she wants to 
shoot in low light.  

paul
takoma park, md.
On Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 2:56:21 PM UTC-4 Matthew Williams wrote:

> Hi Patrick,
>
> I started out with my parents' Olympus OM-1 with a 50mm lens: manual, with 
> a built-in light meter. I later upgraded to a Nikon FE2, with an 28-80mm 
> zoom with a macro. The FE2 is also a manual, with an aperture-priority 
> automatic feature.
>
> Both of those cameras are excellent cameras for a beginner. I would 
> absolutely recommend starting with a fully manual camera to learn the 
> basics of exposure and lighting. A 50mm is a good starter lens; the 28-80 
> zoom & macro has more options for closeups and learning the basics of 
> composition.
>
> For a beginner, I'd recommend:
>
> Manual, with built-in meter:
> Pentax K1000
> Olympus OM-1
> Nikon FM2 
>
> After that, I'd graduate to:
> Manual, with built-in meter and aperture-priority automatic:
> Nikon FE2
>
> Manual, with built-in meter and shutter-priority automatic:
> Canon AE1
>
> The Pentax and Olympus are good cameras that won't break the bank; the FM2 
> is more expensive, but it will last a lifetime. I still use my FE2.
>
> A 50mm lens with a set of red and yellow filters would be a good setup for 
> a beginner. Once she's comfortable with the 50mm, you can get a 
> multi-purpose lens.
>
>
>
>
> On May 20, 2021, at 11:11 AM, Patrick Moore  wrote:
>
> > My daughter has come to like film photography during her first
> > attempts using a high quality borrowed manual SLR.
> > 
> > I'd like to get her an SLR, preferably manual, preferably with a
> > flash, of decent quality but not too expensive; and I have no idea
> > what "expensive" means here.
> > 
> > She would also be happy with a point and shoot, but I think that if
> > affordable that a minimally decent manual with flash would be more
> > satisfying.
> > 
> > I know many of you are photographers; what would you recommend, and
> > why? Manual or automatic?
> > 
> > I might be in the market for a decent used camera for her 20th birthday.
> > 
> > My posted photographs are really bad, I know that, and this despite
> > some care. She might be able to help me learn how to take better ones.
> > 
> > -- 
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> > Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum
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[RBW] Re: My Betty Foy after 10 years

[Paul Richardson]

i don't have much new to add here other than to echo others' comments that 
this bike, and this post, are premium content that i'm very grateful for.  
thank you for posting it!  i wish charlotte weren't so far away or i'd be 
down next month for that meet-up, you betcha.

paul
takoma park, md.

On Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 8:16:04 AM UTC-4 brendonoid wrote:

> That is the best looking Riv I have ever seen.
>
> On Tuesday, 18 May 2021 at 02:55:16 UTC+8 JAS wrote:
>
>>
>> Pam, you are an inspiration!  Thank you for sharing your trusty Betty Foy 
>> and all of her beauty marks. She is definitely a work of art.  I'm 
>> impressed with your mileage, daily riding, hauling ability and dedication 
>> to helping others learn skills and confidence so they, too, can enjoy 
>> cycling.   Cheers to you!
>> RivSisters,
>> --Joyce
>> On Monday, May 17, 2021 at 9:48:50 AM UTC-7 Pam Bikes wrote:
>>
>>> I wanted the picture of the sticker with Grant's quote small and 
>>> centered so you could read it but couldn't figure out how to do that and 
>>> make the pictures smaller so you wouldn't need to scroll so much but who 
>>> has time for that.  I just want to ride my bike.
>>>
>>> On Monday, May 17, 2021 at 10:00:40 AM UTC-4 johnny@gmail.com wrote:
>>>
 Beautiful bike and I disagree about your wordpress skills. Fun stuff.

 On Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 9:05:03 AM UTC-7 benjami...@gmail.com wrote:

> Great write up!
>
> On Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 9:11:15 PM UTC-4 Pam Bikes wrote:
>
>> I wanted to share pictures of a Riv after 10 years with lots of 
>> beausage.  
>> I'm terrible at Wordpress and not sure how to format it so it's 
>> cobbled together but I did put all the pictures there and some fun 
>> facts.  
>> I love my bike.  It's the one thing I use everyday and enjoy riding it 
>> still.
>>
>> http://cltspokespeople.org/my-betty-foy-after-10-years/
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: First 40+ miles...

[Paul Richardson]

loved the write-up!  congrats on the awesome bikes!

paul
takoma park, md.

On Sunday, May 2, 2021 at 7:07:20 PM UTC-4 ezre...@gmail.com wrote:

> Hi Rob,
> Wow that Road is simply gorgeous! You're very lucky to have connected so 
> well with both bikes. You have quite a conundrum now though, choosing which 
> one to ride!
>
> Christine in Denver
>
> On Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 2:27:45 PM UTC-6 Robert Dowtin wrote:
>
>> I suppose this is a ride(s) report. A few weeks ago I was escorted across 
>> state lines to procure my first Rivendell road frame, my partner in this 
>> heist (a great deal) got himself a super rad hubbuhubbuh tandem. Upon 
>> arriving in Nashville we discovered that a first gen Quickbeam frame, that 
>> for some reason or another I believed had been previously sold and not 
>> available, was very much available. The owner being the rad guy that he is, 
>> let me ride his identical orange QB around the block to see if I 
>> immediately fell in love with what he described as his #1 favorite 
>> bike...of course I did. I bought it and the set of OG QB wheels along with 
>> the Road frame w/ Phil Wood wheels that we had traveled all that way to 
>> get.  Elated, we rushed back home with our take and by Tuesday at lunchtime 
>> I had the Quickbeam fully built and before a storm rolled in I got around 
>> the block twice with a massive smile across my face. Just can not believe 
>> how great the potential is for fun on this bike...man. 
>>
>> So, as I waited to get my hands on the last few remaining parts for the 
>> Road bike, I struck up conversations with a number of wonderful people on 
>> and off this list to include Will over at Rivendell about the history of 
>> this bike (the road, not the quickbeam, keep up, we'll be switching back 
>> and forth a lot...I'm sure) which it turns out was not a road standard but 
>> a road custom made by Joe Starck and painted by Joe Bell. This was all 
>> covered in Patrick's thread about the wonderfulness of his custom frame.
>>
>>
>> So. The Quickbeam. After that storm, I rode that bike every single day 
>> between 5 and 30 miles a day all over NW Arkansas, running errands, just 
>> riding, holy shit with a massive grin and emotions bordering on euphoria. 
>> Never have I felt this good on any bike. I love this thing. I love it. 
>> Goddamnit this was and is an outstanding frame. OK so that's settled I 
>> don't ever care about riding anything else again ever.
>>
>>
>> Last few parts came in for the Road. As I finished putting it together my 
>> excitement naturally grew, but I must say I was kinda nervous that the Road 
>> was going to steal something away from my new found love for the QB. Lets 
>> be honest my QB looks like someone kicked it down a few flights of stairs, 
>> and while it is cool it never was amongst Rivendell's prettiest line of 
>> frames. 
>>
>> The Road, however... the lugs and the paint and the head badge and font 
>> makes this absolutely the prettiest bike I have ever touched, much less 
>> ridden, much much less owned. There may be objectively more attractive 
>> bikes out there, somewhere, maybe. 
>>
>>
>> Almost identical situation occurred as the week before only this time 
>> torrential rain instead of snow came with this storm. I waited it out 
>> having only done the ride around the block a few times with my kid on the 
>> brand new bike because I was short on time routine... This couple of 'round 
>> the blocks' was just enough to let me know that there was the potential for 
>> magic.
>>
>> Storm lasted for approx. 36hrs…
>>
>> Two days later I'm off on my first shake down ride, my favorite 20mi out 
>> and back to a local spring. Best tasting water around. Fill up and head 
>> back. Well, there was a 17mph headwind nearly the entire way there. And I 
>> just couldn't get my pedal stroke comfortably where I wanted it, nor can I 
>> even fully tell you what I mean by that. I did regularly think that it was 
>> bizarre that I felt so fast and so uncomfortable, even in the wind. And it 
>> was, as I later learned, strangely fast no matter how uncomfortable. 
>>
>> The pictures of evergreen and mini waterfall are the aforementioned 
>> spring area. So then I simply turned around and rode an uncomfortable 10+ 
>> miles back home on a phenomenal bike with a great tailwind. I knew the 
>> uncomfortableness was do to my form, I just couldn’t figure out why it was 
>> so bad and I couldn’t seem to fix it…also my ass my have never hurt this 
>> bad from a c17 ever. 
>>
>> I got home and all of the gps data from my phone said that it was the 
>> fastest I had ever done that out and back route. Not sure I believe this at 
>> all. I am blown away, I don’t feel like I was pushing myself hard, mostly 
>> due to just feeling awkward and uncomfortable. Other than how you would 
>> expect to feel in any normal headwind, although, I averaged over 1mph 
>> faster than normal. So I got out the tape and started measuring every. 
>> 

[RBW] Re: Help choosing brake levers for drop bars

[Paul Richardson]

Thanks everyone for the input.  I was able to track down a gently used pair 
of the TRP levers for a pretty good price!
paul
takoma park, md.
On Sunday, April 25, 2021 at 10:27:34 AM UTC-4 RichS wrote:

> Hi Paul,
>
> Not as fancy as the TRP levers, but the Shimano Tiagra levers Riv sells 
> have worked exceptionally well for me on Noodles. Bear in mind my hand size 
> is small so these levers compared with others I've used have been the most 
> comfortable.
>
> Good luck in your search.
>
> Best,
> Rich in ATL
>
> On Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 2:17:31 PM UTC-4 Paul Richardson wrote:
>
>> After entirely too long without, I'm building up a road bike with drop 
>> bars.  I'd value any input regarding a solid choice for brake levers to go 
>> on my Noodles.  Right now I've gotten as far as the TRP RRL that Riv sells, 
>> or possibly the Gran Compe 202, and would be especially curious to hear 
>> from anyone who has tried either or both of those.
>>
>> Any input is welcome and appreciated!
>>
>> thanks
>> paul
>> takoma park, md.
>>
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[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto 33R Big Back Rack - Large

[Paul Richardson]

and SOLD!
thanks once again to this community for keeping seller's fees out of eBay's 
coffers!  power to the people!

paul
takoma park, md.

On Friday, April 23, 2021 at 9:47:05 PM UTC-4 Paul Richardson wrote:

> On Friday, April 23, 2021 at 9:46:37 PM UTC-4 Paul Richardson wrote:
>
>> It's this one here:
>>
>> <
>> https://www.rivbike.com/collections/racks/products/nitto-big-back-rack-large-33r-20021
>> >
>>
>> Including two short struts.  You'll need some M5 bolts to mount it.
>>
>> $230 from Riv, so how about $180 shipped CONUS?  
>>
>> Paypal f+f (or cash or check).
>>
>> thanks!
>> paul
>> takoma park, md.
>>
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[RBW] Help choosing brake levers for drop bars

[Paul Richardson]

After entirely too long without, I'm building up a road bike with drop 
bars.  I'd value any input regarding a solid choice for brake levers to go 
on my Noodles.  Right now I've gotten as far as the TRP RRL that Riv sells, 
or possibly the Gran Compe 202, and would be especially curious to hear 
from anyone who has tried either or both of those.

Any input is welcome and appreciated!

thanks
paul
takoma park, md.

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[RBW] Re: wtb: 10 speed compatible wheelset 700c

[Paul Richardson]

thanks for sharing that helpful article.

paul
takoma park, md.

On Friday, April 16, 2021 at 5:51:20 PM UTC-4 David Person wrote:

> I'm going to put a link to a very good article on cassette standards (or 
> lack thereof)
>
>
> https://www.slowtwitch.com/Tech/Cassette_How-To_-_Part_2_3257.html#:~:text=This%20means%20that%20if%20you,take%20up%20the%20extra%20slack
> .
>
> I ran across this article when I was preparing to order a rear hub for a 
> wheel build and the only thing I could find were 11 speed compatible hubs.  
> Prior to finding this article I assumed that all Shimano 11 speed cassettes 
> bodies were the same.  Turns out their 11 speed mtb hubs (XT, Deore) have 
> the standard 9 speed cassette body and their 11 road hubs (Dura-ace,  
> Ultegra, 105) use a different cassette both that requires a spacer if you 
> intend to mount a 9 speed cassette.  
>
> Thought you might find the info in the article useful in your search for a 
> 10 speed wheel.
>
> On Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 5:54:07 PM UTC-7 Justin wrote:
>
>> Howdy Bunch
>>
>> Kinda cross posting, I'm looking for a wheelset for a friend in Grants 
>> Pass who is getting back on the bike and dusting off his single speed Surly 
>> Cross Check. He's no longer in PDX and the single speed just isn't going to 
>> cut it, we gotta take care of our knees at our age. I've got him sold on 
>> trying the Microshift Advent X groupset and the last piece to the puzzle is 
>> wheels. His rear wheel was trashed long ago and I don't think they could 
>> have handled a tire bigger than 38 anyway, and we hope to max out the tire 
>> clearance for the Cross Check at around 48. front 100mm / rear 135mm
>>
>> So if you have anything that fits or know a good place to look for new 
>> give me a holler. I'm looking at used just to try to keep it affordable for 
>> him. If you are local great, if not that's ok as well. I do realize it's 
>> still Covid times and folks aren't letting things go as easily as before, 
>> but it's worth a shot.
>>
>> thanks and peace
>> J
>>
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[RBW] Re: FS: Silver 48/34 double crank with guard, brand new

[Paul Richardson]

and SOLD!
thanks all.  off to arkansas.

paul

On Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 11:50:43 AM UTC-4 Paul Richardson wrote:

> sold pending payment...
>
> On Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 1:59:14 PM UTC-4 Paul Richardson wrote:
>
>> It's this one here, with 178mm arms:
>>
>> <
>> https://www.rivbike.com/collections/cranks-bbs/products/silver-crank-wide-low-double-38x24-with-guard
>> >
>>
>> I was going to put it on my Suzie but went with a triple instead.  Brand 
>> new in the plastic, with crankbolts.
>>
>> $220 and out of stock at Riv--how about $200 shipped CONUS?
>>
>> cash / check / paypal f+f
>>
>> thanks!
>> paul
>> takoma park, md.
>>
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[RBW] Re: FS: Silver 48/34 double crank with guard, brand new

[Paul Richardson]

sold pending payment...

On Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 1:59:14 PM UTC-4 Paul Richardson wrote:

> It's this one here, with 178mm arms:
>
> <
> https://www.rivbike.com/collections/cranks-bbs/products/silver-crank-wide-low-double-38x24-with-guard
> >
>
> I was going to put it on my Suzie but went with a triple instead.  Brand 
> new in the plastic, with crankbolts.
>
> $220 and out of stock at Riv--how about $200 shipped CONUS?
>
> cash / check / paypal f+f
>
> thanks!
> paul
> takoma park, md.
>

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[RBW] FS: Silver 48/34 double crank with guard, brand new

[Paul Richardson]

It's this one here, with 178mm arms:



I was going to put it on my Suzie but went with a triple instead.  Brand 
new in the plastic, with crankbolts.

$220 and out of stock at Riv--how about $200 shipped CONUS?

cash / check / paypal f+f

thanks!
paul
takoma park, md.

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[RBW] Re: Front Derailleurs / Derailers / Whatever

[Paul Richardson]

i can't locate it right now, but somewhere in a blahg grant wrote in 
reference to the ugliness of a front derailler, (probably the same XT 
you're referring to), 

"forgive it and move on."  

i have a shim'd XT front on my suzie and try to remember this advice 
whenever i idly find myself wishing it was vintage XTR.

paul
takoma park, md.
On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 9:04:07 AM UTC-4 philipr...@gmail.com wrote:

> My boss said that about me once.
>
>
>
> On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 2:37:24 AM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:
>
>> I'll just tell you the unfortunate truth now: I had that horrendous XT on 
>> something (it may be on the Bombadil I sold Jason Fuller) and it's magic. I 
>> remember sending a pic of it to Grant after he had said something about 
>> ugly/perfect Shimano parts and said, "It's almost alarming something this 
>> ugly can work so well."
>>
>> On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 12:10:27 AM UTC-7 Erik wrote:
>>
>>> I'll give this a shot tomorrow with the 105 and see what happens!  The 
>>> gap between the cage on the derailer and the pantguard is about an inch, 
>>> maybe slightly more.  I'm shifting with DuraAce bar ends, so it's friction. 
>>>   I also have an ugly, ugly XT front derailer that would need some shims 
>>> for the seat tube.  The cage is slightly shorter but it's so ugly and bulky 
>>> that I'm not certain I could stomach having it on this bike.  I'll post up 
>>> some photos once its all set up.  Now, I just need to remember how to set 
>>> up cantilever brakes... 
>>
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[RBW] Re: New look for rivbike.com and new News blog

[Paul Richardson]

how about adding a browser tab icon ("favicon" i suppose they're called)?  
i might be wrong, but i think i remember one on the previous iteration of 
the site.

paul
takoma park, md.

On Monday, March 22, 2021 at 5:23:32 PM UTC-4 Edwin W wrote:

> Since I last posted the situation seems to be much better:
> Now you can hover on the "bikes" menu up top and you immediately get a 
> drop down of the bikes! They are, after all, the pride and joy of this BIKE 
> company!
>
> Good job,
>
> Edwin
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[RBW] Re: First ride on Bleriot this year

[Paul Richardson]

very nice.  is it just me or does the back wheel look way huge compared to 
the front?  they're both 650b, right?

paul
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On Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 8:43:30 AM UTC-4 Bill Schairer wrote:

> Pretty bike.
>
> Bill S
> San Diego
>
> On Monday, March 22, 2021 at 3:01:18 PM UTC-7 Joel S wrote:
>
>> Such a wonderful bike. 
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Can you herd cattle on a Sam Hillbourne? Winged horse and a Dinosaur all on one ride.

[Paul Richardson]

great pictures paul.  i really browsing enjoyed them.  thanks for posting.

paul
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On Monday, March 22, 2021 at 2:04:00 PM UTC-4 velomann wrote:

> Patrick (and others)
>
> Regarding Malibu State Park and the old movie sets (MASH series was filmed 
> there as well), it's recently been the source of a much darker story.
> https://www.outsideonline.com/2401781/malibu-creek-state-park-shootings
>
> Mike M
>
> On Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 5:21:12 PM UTC-7 Paul in Dallas wrote:
>
>> Can you herd cattle on a Sam Hillbourne? Answer: Possibly, but not 
>> recommended.
>>
>> These longhorns are huge!
>> [image: Image] 
>>
>> Paul in Dallas
>> [image: Image] 
>>
>> I thought this one might hook me.
>>
>> This guy saved me.
>>
>> [image: Image] 
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Let's see your shop and workbench

[Paul Richardson]

pete:  i dig your PATC sticker!

paul
takoma park, md.
On Monday, March 15, 2021 at 11:19:15 AM UTC-4 Pete B wrote:

> Here's my work space, in a corner of the basement. The newest addition is 
> a 1977 Snap-On tool chest that I rescued from the curb on trash day and 
> restored.
>
> The blue thing behind the vice is a homebrew truing stand that came with a 
> used dishing tool I bought on Ebay. It's held in place with a bench vise. I 
> drilled and tapped it for screws that are used for fine adjustment. Acorn 
> nuts protect the rim from gouging. It works pretty well for the couple 
> times a year I use it.
>
> The machinist vise is another Ebay find I picked up in 2013 for about $40. 
> It's a Prentiss Bulldog with 3" jaws, probably close to 100 years old now. 
> I have it and the Park work stand mounted to an old cutting board. I had 
> this held to my old bench with bolts and wingnuts, instead of bar clamps. 
> This arrangement allows me to swivel the vise to the front of the bench, or 
> temporarily remove it.
>
> Riv content:  Silver2 shifters and Nitto HiRiser on the Trek 950.
>
> Pete
> Arlington, VA
>
> [image: IMG_8282.jpg]
> [image: image0(1).jpeg]
> [image: IMG_5820.jpg]
> On Monday, March 15, 2021 at 9:50:48 AM UTC-4 lconley wrote:
>
>> Get that vise installed! Most important tool in the shop - how else can 
>> you hacksaw rack struts? ;-)
>>
>> Laing
>>
>> On Friday, March 12, 2021 at 7:33:01 PM UTC-5 Kieran J wrote
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> [image: IMG_8782.JPG]
>>>
>>> KJ
>>>
>>>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Birthday Bike Build and Campout

[Paul Richardson]

Awesome post, thank you.  This board needs more write-ups like this!  Great 
photos too.  Love seeing Gus and Suzie out together.  Your bikes look 
great.  Big time inspo.

paul
takoma park, md.
On Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 2:37:53 PM UTC-5 Tim Baldwin wrote:

> Thanks all for reading. Justin, I recommend getting out weather be damned. 
> It's good for the soul. I'm already planning my next one.
>
> On Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 9:25:11 AM UTC-6 Ray Evans wrote:
>
>> I am sitting in 70 degree sunshine reading your post, thinking, "No. No 
>> way. Hanging out in the latrine just to warm up before a bike ride? No, 
>> that's not happening." And yet...and yet, I'll bet that coffee tasted 
>> damned good. So happy birthday, Tim, and thanks for sharing this tale with 
>> us.
>>
>> On Tue, Mar 2, 2021 at 6:11 AM Pat Smith  wrote:
>>
>>> Nice writeup, thanks for sharing. Makes me miss the winters when I lived 
>>> in Lake Geneva, WI.
>>>
>>> Pat in DC where it's just cold and wet and no fun snow.
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 8:54:02 AM UTC-5 Justin Kennedy (Brooklyn, 
>>> NY) wrote:
>>>
 Great post Tim, thanks for sharing the build info and camp story & 
 pics. Makes me wanna head out for an overnighter this weekend!

 On Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 8:37:40 AM UTC-5 Tim Baldwin wrote:

> Thanks Leah! Hope you had a happy birthday and were able to get out 
> for a ride. The mist was great; a perfect backdrop for some early morning 
> black metal on my bluetooth speaker to go along with some black coffee.
> Mark, it really wasn't that cold. The temperature never dropped much 
> below 40F. The snow was leftovers from a blizzard that came on the same 
> day 
> as my Susie. No need to give up a bike. Just have to find a different way 
> to justify a new bike.
>
> On Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 7:25:57 AM UTC-6 mark etze wrote:
>
>> Too bad your Birthday is in February, that looks pretty cold.
>>
>> I owe on my taxes this year, I hope that doesn't mean I have to give 
>> up a bike.
>>
>> On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 10:31:10 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding 
>> Ding! wrote:
>>
>>> This story was a lot of fun to read. I can’t believe you were out 
>>> there in the snow in your Crocs with plastic bags around your feet. 
>>> Also, 
>>> your friends are a blend of crazy and awesome. I’ve never bike camped 
>>> (I’ve 
>>> never been the camping sort) but I almost want to after reading about 
>>> how 
>>> magical it was to drink coffee in the morning mist.
>>>
>>> Happy birthday! (Mine was the 26th - cheers!)
>>> Leah 
>>>
>>> On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 4:22:46 PM UTC-8 Tim Baldwin wrote:
>>>
 On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 6:21:35 PM UTC-6 Tim Baldwin wrote:

> On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 6:20:13 PM UTC-6 Tim Baldwin wrote:
>
>> On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 6:19:26 PM UTC-6 Tim Baldwin wrote:
>>
>>> On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 6:18:45 PM UTC-6 Tim Baldwin wrote:
>>>
 And now for some pictures...

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[RBW] Re: Build Ideas for New Sam H

[Paul Richardson]

zac--
where did you get that spike patch?!  p.s. nice bike!

paul
takoma park, md.

On Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 4:30:39 PM UTC-5 ericyue...@gmail.com 
wrote:

> What brakes have folks gone with on their Sams?  This will be the first 
> time I've built up a bike to spec, so it's new for me to have a choice.   I 
> prefer cantis aesthetically, but probably can't afford Pauls so was looking 
> at the Dia Comps.
>
> On Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 2:25:25 PM UTC-8 Erik wrote:
>
>> These all look so good!  I think I'm starting to visualize the build.  
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Bizarre Winter Weather

[Paul Richardson]

nice sentiment george.  sure hope folks are okay.
good thing rivs are built for anything, even weather they've perhaps never 
encountered in a 'normal' texas winter.
here's hoping paul in dallas comes at us with a snowy ride report!

paul
takoma park, md.

On Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 5:35:10 PM UTC-5 George Schick wrote:

> It's been a tough Winter in many parts of the country this year, but my 
> sentiments are for the Texans in particular.  I know there are several from 
> that state who post here regularly and I am sorry that you all are having 
> to undergo such extreme temperatures.  Those of us in the Midwest are used 
> to it and our infrastructure is more or less prepared for it, but I realize 
> that yours is not and it's unfortunate that this Polar Vortex is dipping so 
> far South this year.
>
>

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[RBW] Re: New look for rivbike.com and new News blog

[Paul Richardson]

i for one made frequent use of the 'email me when this item is back in 
stock' option and would very much appreciate if that returned.

paul
takoma park, md.

On Friday, February 12, 2021 at 11:50:44 AM UTC-5 Dorothy C wrote:

> I like being able to see my whole purchase history in my account, via the 
> page number scroller. I think the old site used to cut off at about 1 
> year’s worth of transactions
>
> On Friday, February 12, 2021 at 8:16:22 AM UTC-8 Tim Baldwin wrote:
>
>> I like the new look. Great to see Leah's excellently appointed Platypus 
>> build up on the new news section. It would be nice if you could click on an 
>> image to expand it. I like being able to check out all the little details 
>> on people's bikes.
>>
>> On Friday, February 12, 2021 at 10:00:43 AM UTC-6 Mark Roland wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Looking good.  Regarding the sub categories, which indeed can be 
>>> helpful, if you open the "3-bar" menu, you get the drop down major 
>>> categories--Parts, Gear, Garage Sale, etc. By clicking the "+" sign next to 
>>> a main category, you get subcategories--eg, under Parts, you get Bottom 
>>> Brackets, Brakes, Cassettes, Etc. If you click on brakes, you get the whole 
>>> shebang, blended together--calipers, levers, pads, cables--all intermingled 
>>> with willy and nilly.  BUT, if you click directly on the word "Parts" 
>>> instead of the "+", you get taken to the Catalog, which breaks down brakes 
>>> into: Brake types, brake hardware, etc. (The catalog also appears to the 
>>> right of the drop down main, but is cut off, at least on my laptop.) Would 
>>> there be a way for that click on Parts to bring you to exclusively that 
>>> "catalog style" menu JUST for parts? 
>>>
>>> Two sections that could use a further "+" or submenu IMO would be brakes 
>>> and handlebars. 
>>>
>>> It's not an easy task to develop a logical taxonomy for web site 
>>> navigation. Multiple pathways and redundancies are good, but can sometimes 
>>> be confusing when different pathways use different nomenclature, or when 
>>> it's not clear where exactly you are.  The ultimate is to have a visitor 
>>> who finds what they are seeking in two or three easy no-brainer clicks.
>>>
>>> I imagine some further refinement and tweaking could be a benefit. 
>>> Meanwhile, totally useable as is.
>>> On Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 11:56:21 PM UTC-5 Dave wrote:
>>>
 Hi Everyone, 

 Just a heads-up that we launched a new theme today for the rivbike.com 
 webstore. We enlarged the photos all around, spruced up the homepage, 
 improved the search, and updated a number of things for a smoother 
 experience on desktop and mobile. We hope you like it!

 The other big reveal is that the Blug, our newsy blog that has been on 
 Tumblr ever since 2010, has now moved within rivbike.com to 
 https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news.   With that move, you now have one 
 site for all the latest product updates, news and Grant's blog. Just head 
 to the homepage.

 Enjoy and let us know what you think. 

 Dave Schonenberg



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Re: [RBW] Fun with Lights!

[Paul Richardson]

so cool and inspiring; thanks for sharing this.
paul
takoma park, md.

On Monday, February 8, 2021 at 12:52:42 PM UTC-5 Mike Godwin wrote:

> Looks really good Phil. Nice work. The bell got a polishing too.
> Mike SLO CA
>
> On Monday, February 8, 2021 at 8:21:19 AM UTC-8 philipr...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> Nice, yes since this is the Trek-About-Townie my night riding is well 
>> lit. Now to find something offbeat for the rear.
>>
>> On Monday, February 8, 2021 at 10:13:08 AM UTC-6 campyo...@me.com wrote:
>>
>>> Looks like a great mod! 
>>>
>>> I did something similar with the original vintage headlight on my Alex 
>>> Singer. Because the front rack on the bike was purpose-built to support the 
>>> light, I decided to leave it on and add a modern Schmidt headlight on the 
>>> other side. Inside the vintage light is a new LED lamp that, as you note 
>>> with yours, is more for visibility than for seeing the road. Both are 
>>> powered by a modern Velogical dynamo running on the rear wheel.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --Eric Norris
>>> campyo...@me.com
>>> Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy
>>> YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy  
>>>
>>> On Feb 8, 2021, at 6:24 AM, Philip Barrett  wrote:
>>>
>>> I had been looking for a while for something cool & retro for lighting 
>>> to add to the Trek about-townie. I have a Light+Motion set that really work 
>>> great but certainly don't have the "look."
>>>
>>> A trip to the parts bin at my local bike advocacy store & a suitable 
>>> donation to the cause netted me a very dirty but largely undamaged chrome 
>>> headlight that had been part of a generator set. Yesterday, after judicious 
>>> applications of Simulchrome, I fired up the soldering iron and rebuilt the 
>>> light, adding a push switch and LED bulb powered by rechargeable AAAs. 
>>> Plenty bright enough to be seen & works well with the build methinks?
>>>
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>>
>>>
>>>
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[RBW] Re: Frame schedule 2021

[Paul Richardson]

did anyone see when the Roadunos are expected?
thanks
paul
takoma park, md.

On Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 9:23:59 AM UTC-5 bjmi...@gmail.com wrote:

> This schedule makes me very glad I went ahead and got my Atlantis last 
> August/Sept. I still REALLY want a Homer at some point, but that's going to 
> be years off. And even then...now that I have a bike with V-brakes, I don't 
> know that I want one with side-pull again. And really...I do think that 
> anything I want to do on a Homer/Sam I can do on my Atlantis.
>
> I'm still excited for frame releases even if I'm not buying. It's just fun 
> when ANYTHING goes up on the Riv website. :) 
>
> On Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 6:11:29 AM UTC-6 Mark Roland wrote:
>
>> Somebody without a name but with a dog face wrote: *What is the Charlie 
>> model?* 
>>
>> May I suggest you try putting the word Charlie in ye olde search box at 
>> the top of the page.  Good stuff. (Has that old meme actually come true 
>> after all these years? Alas, no. I did a search box search and it's Chris.)
>>
>> On Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 10:24:43 PM UTC-5 cbirk...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> What is the Charlie model?
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 5:52:14 AM UTC-5 Hugh Smitham wrote:
>>>
 Thanks Brother! Have since picked up a lightly used 2018 Atlantis.

 Hugh

 On Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 7:41:39 PM UTC-8 Sky Coulter wrote:

> Hugh - i don’t onow how reliable it is, but will had a pic in one of 
> the updates last year w the frame schedule. 
>
> Sky in new west 
>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Any Susie owners out there?

[Paul Richardson]

re: Andrew's comment that the steering is "light to the point of being 
twitchy"

I'm curious if others have that experience.  I ride hands free all the time 
(again, XL frame + 10cm DirtDrop + choco bars) and find the bike to be 
supremely stable and not at all twitchy.  Basically, my question is, is 
twitchiness inherent in frame design, or is it affected by the build?

paul
takoma park, md.
On Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 11:03:38 AM UTC-5 Mark Roland wrote:

> Just an FYI, the VO Klunkers measure 700 from outside end to outside end. 
> Has some flare and return, not sure how much but nothing like a Bosco.
> [image: IMG_20201023_080135686(1).jpg][image: 
> IMG_20201023_080153725(2).jpg]
>
> On Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 9:37:42 AM UTC-5 Tim Baldwin wrote:
>
>> Yes more pictures please Andrew. I'd especially like another shot of the 
>> handlebars. Those are exactly what I've been dreaming about lately. I'm 
>> trying the Persuader bars on my Atlantis. After going that wide, the swept 
>> Riv bars seem so narrow. I'd love a wide version of the Albatross or 
>> Billie. The Susie seems like the perfect bike for those bars as my Atlantis 
>> feels cramped with swept backs.
>>
>> On Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 3:42:30 AM UTC-6 duh...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> Killer build Andrew
>>>
>>> We'd love to see some updated pictures if you've got any
>>>
>>> Jared
>>>
>>> On Monday, February 1, 2021 at 10:21:39 PM UTC-8 Andrew Stevens wrote:
>>>
 Sam, the MBs were 90s mtbs, more similar to an Atlantis than a Susie. 
 The Susie has a much more upright position, and a radically longer top 
 tube 
 (70cm on the XL, with a 59cm seat tube.) The design of early mountain 
 bikes, and most race designed bikes regardless of generation, is to spread 
 your center of gravity more evenly between the hbars and seat in order to 
 reduce drag. None of these principles apply to the Susie, which is 
 designed 
 to have most of the weight on the saddle, further back and over the rear 
 stays, for the purpose of comfort. 

 On Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 4:19:10 PM UTC-6 Clark Fitzgerald 
 wrote:

> Sam- The Susie is completely different from a stock MB2. Susie has 
> higher bars for a more upright position centered over your feet, wider 
> tires, and a longer wheelbase. I found the Susie much more comfortable 
> and 
> confidence inspiring on rough terrain. I sold my 1992 MB2 and bought an 
> Atlantis- no regrets.
> On Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 7:16:36 AM UTC-8 Sam Perez wrote:
>
>> How does the susie compare to an mb2 I have an mb1 and assume it is 
>> the same geometry. Had to use a short stem for drips and just picked up 
>> some albatross bars to experiment.
>>
>> On Thu, Jan 28, 2021, 1:24 PM Jared Wilson  wrote:
>>
>>> Got mine set up a couple weeks back with Tumbleweed Persuader bars. 
>>>
>>> Bike is looonnnggg, but still feels nimble enough on single track, 
>>> not to mention smooth! I find she likes to self steer towards rougher 
>>> terrain just to see what happens ;)
>>>
>>> I came from a Bridgestone MB2 and I'm very happy with how the Susie 
>>> handles in comparison, I'm left wanting nothing more than to put down 
>>> more 
>>> miles.
>>>
>>> Jared in Santa Cruz
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 10:55:10 AM UTC-8 
>>> benjami...@gmail.com wrote:
>>>
 Hi all, my first post here!

 I am close to pulling the trigger on a Susie, but am not finding 
 many descriptions of how it rides, handles, etc.  What should I 
 expect?  
 How is the acceleration?  I am looking for something for 50% single 
 track 
 and 50% gravel roads, and an occasional short bikepacking trip.  I 
 ride a 
 rigid MTB currently so the lack of front suspension won't be a shock 
 (get 
 it?), but still am looking to smooth out some of the bumps.  How is it 
 to 
 ride with swept back bars on technical single track? 

 Thanks a lot for the thoughts!!

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[RBW] Re: Widest tire fit on Homer Hilsen?

[Paul Richardson]

I successfully ran 43mm GravelKing SK+, but only very briefly.  Personally 
I like the bike best with 38mm Rene Herse or good ol' 33mm Jack Browns.  
Mine's a 2011 Waterford.

paul
takoma park, md.

On Monday, February 1, 2021 at 5:02:58 PM UTC-5 Sean Cleary wrote:

> Hey gang, what 700C tires above 40mm have you had success with on previous 
> generation (2013) A. Homer Hilsen? Confusing what exactly fits per 
> Rivbike. Have really enjoyed GravelKing Slick Plus 35mm on smooth gravel 
> and pavement but that's the max width in that non-knobby tread pattern. 
> Want to "*go to 11*"; thinking 42-45mm. Thanks!

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[RBW] Re: Any Susie owners out there?

[Paul Richardson]

would love to see a pic of your build, jared!

paul
takoma park, md.

On Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 4:24:33 PM UTC-5 duh...@gmail.com wrote:

> Got mine set up a couple weeks back with Tumbleweed Persuader bars. 
>
> Bike is looonnnggg, but still feels nimble enough on single track, not to 
> mention smooth! I find she likes to self steer towards rougher terrain just 
> to see what happens ;)
>
> I came from a Bridgestone MB2 and I'm very happy with how the Susie 
> handles in comparison, I'm left wanting nothing more than to put down more 
> miles.
>
> Jared in Santa Cruz
>
> On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 10:55:10 AM UTC-8 benjami...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> Hi all, my first post here!
>>
>> I am close to pulling the trigger on a Susie, but am not finding many 
>> descriptions of how it rides, handles, etc.  What should I expect?  How is 
>> the acceleration?  I am looking for something for 50% single track and 50% 
>> gravel roads, and an occasional short bikepacking trip.  I ride a rigid MTB 
>> currently so the lack of front suspension won't be a shock (get it?), but 
>> still am looking to smooth out some of the bumps.  How is it to ride with 
>> swept back bars on technical single track? 
>>
>> Thanks a lot for the thoughts!!
>>
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[RBW] Re: Completing the Rivendell catalog archive

[Paul Richardson]

not the host of the archive, but a happy and frequent user of it.

On Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 11:01:14 PM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote:

> I've considered it and think it would be valuable to those interested. 
> Some great articles and gear not to mention heartbreaking prices of yore. 
>
> Do you host the readers archive? 
>
> On Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 2:45:26 PM UTC-5 Paul Richardson wrote:
>
>> would you ever consider digitizing them and adding to the readers archive 
>> <http://notfine.com/rivreader/>?  i know it'd be a ton of work...
>>
>> paul
>> takoma park, md.
>>
>> On Saturday, January 2, 2021 at 7:00:51 PM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks, Pete. I've got that one! Crazy and fun
>>>
>>> On Friday, January 1, 2021 at 3:27:26 PM UTC-5 Pete B wrote:
>>>
>>>> Eric, keep an eye out for the "Hiawathan Holidays" catalogs. I have the 
>>>> second one, 22 pages on newsprint. It's notable because the descriptions 
>>>> for each item in the catalog are written in verse. Pics below.
>>>>
>>>> Pete
>>>> Arlington, VA
>>>>
>>>> On Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at 9:13:21 AM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com 
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> As some of you may have noticed from my previous posts this year, I'm 
>>>>> attempting to catalog a full run of Rivendell catalogs. For now I am 
>>>>> focussed only on catalogs and not attending to flyers and bike 
>>>>> announcements. Here are pictures of what I've amassed so far. 
>>>>>
>>>>> [image: IMG_3061.jpg]
>>>>>
>>>>> [image: IMG_3062.JPG]
>>>>>
>>>>> I'm unsure what's missing and hopeful that some stray members can help 
>>>>> fill in the gaps. At this point I'm trying to get some kind of record of 
>>>>> what I'm missing. I would be interested to purchase missing catalogs as 
>>>>> well. 
>>>>>
>>>>> This is tricky as the catalogs were dated, then dated and numbered, 
>>>>> then dated, and then numbered. From what I can tell I am missing the 
>>>>> first 
>>>>> catalog and perhaps another somewhere down the line. 
>>>>>
>>>>> Things get fuzzy late in the run. Catalog 19 is undated but has a the 
>>>>> tweed Nigel Smythe borders of the previous two catalogs, suggesting 
>>>>> somewhere around 2007. I had assumed that the undated 20th catalog (black 
>>>>> and white cover) is the most recent. But then there's the 2018 bicycles 
>>>>> and 
>>>>> frames catalog which is unnumbered, suggesting this is the 21st.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks again for input and wisdom. 
>>>>>
>>>>

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[RBW] Re: Completing the Rivendell catalog archive

[Paul Richardson]

would you ever consider digitizing them and adding to the readers archive 
?  i know it'd be a ton of work...

paul
takoma park, md.

On Saturday, January 2, 2021 at 7:00:51 PM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote:

> Thanks, Pete. I've got that one! Crazy and fun
>
> On Friday, January 1, 2021 at 3:27:26 PM UTC-5 Pete B wrote:
>
>> Eric, keep an eye out for the "Hiawathan Holidays" catalogs. I have the 
>> second one, 22 pages on newsprint. It's notable because the descriptions 
>> for each item in the catalog are written in verse. Pics below.
>>
>> Pete
>> Arlington, VA
>>
>> On Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at 9:13:21 AM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> As some of you may have noticed from my previous posts this year, I'm 
>>> attempting to catalog a full run of Rivendell catalogs. For now I am 
>>> focussed only on catalogs and not attending to flyers and bike 
>>> announcements. Here are pictures of what I've amassed so far. 
>>>
>>> [image: IMG_3061.jpg]
>>>
>>> [image: IMG_3062.JPG]
>>>
>>> I'm unsure what's missing and hopeful that some stray members can help 
>>> fill in the gaps. At this point I'm trying to get some kind of record of 
>>> what I'm missing. I would be interested to purchase missing catalogs as 
>>> well. 
>>>
>>> This is tricky as the catalogs were dated, then dated and numbered, then 
>>> dated, and then numbered. From what I can tell I am missing the first 
>>> catalog and perhaps another somewhere down the line. 
>>>
>>> Things get fuzzy late in the run. Catalog 19 is undated but has a the 
>>> tweed Nigel Smythe borders of the previous two catalogs, suggesting 
>>> somewhere around 2007. I had assumed that the undated 20th catalog (black 
>>> and white cover) is the most recent. But then there's the 2018 bicycles and 
>>> frames catalog which is unnumbered, suggesting this is the 21st.
>>>
>>> Thanks again for input and wisdom. 
>>>
>>

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Re: [RBW] Re: ROADUNO - a new singlespeed!

[Paul Richardson]

Bill, 

I love the idea.  I remember Grant writing in an email or blahg or 
somewhere, in terms of the business, "We're smaller than you think."  We'd 
really prove that in a lovely way if we realized a larger run of a new 
singlespeed. 

Any tall guys who're serious:  let's talk.

paul
takoma park, md.

On Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at 12:41:40 AM UTC-5 Sky Coulter wrote:

> My guess would be closer to 1800-2000.
>
> Sky in new west
>
> On Dec 15, 2020, at 7:32 PM, Paul Choi  wrote:
>
> What would this sell for, $1,400 complete?
>
>
>
> On Friday, December 11, 2020 at 3:03:18 PM UTC-8 Nathan F wrote:
>
>> From today's BLAHG:
>>
>> "1. *RoadUno,* a onespeed derailerless country-kind of bike (not modeled 
>> after a track bike). For pavement, town, commutes. It's not a trail bike. 
>> You can ride it on dirt and gravel roads, but it's kind of rude to ride it 
>> on hilly and rough trails. More on it way below."
>>
>> Sounds great. I'm praying for purple (no grey or RBW Blue, please--sorry 
>> but they use 'em too much) and v-brakes. Based on the name I think the 
>> latter is unlikely : (
>>
>> - Nathan in PDX
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Re: [RBW] Re: ROADUNO - a new singlespeed!

[Paul Richardson]

okay, so three of us pulling for the much-larger-than-61cm frameset...is 
that enough of a critical mass to convince the powers that be?  

barring that, who's holding a 68cm quickbeam and wants to free up room in 
the stable?

paul
takoma park, md.

On Monday, December 14, 2020 at 4:40:14 PM UTC-5 Scott Calhoun wrote:

> My Quickbeam is spaced to 130mm and I use the Surly cassette spacer and 
> cog kit to get a perfect chainline. I like the 130 spacing as I can use any 
> of my road wheels. Also, I run 43mm Gravel Kings on my QB no problem. I 
> consider the geometry on my QB near perfect as an all around road bike, and 
> it is nearly identical to the current (2019 forward) Roadeo geo (72.5 HTA, 
> 72 STA in size 63cm Roadeo, same as on the 64cm 2006 QB). It'll be 
> interesting to see how the RoadUno is designed. 
>
> On Monday, December 14, 2020 at 10:29:47 AM UTC-7 Pete B wrote:
>
>> This bike sounds a lot like the Rosco Roads, which used SimpleOne forks, 
>> but tire clearance with fenders is apparently better . My Rosco Road has 
>> 130mm rear spacing and I do 700x35 to be on the safe side, but could 
>> probably do 700x38. The RU is supposed to do 700x45 with fenders. I 
>> wouldn't have guessed that'd be easy to do with 120mm frame spacing, but 
>> the Quickbeam probably gets pretty close to that, right? I assume the frame 
>> is spaced at 120, and not just the hub.
>>
>> 120mm frame spacing is desirable because it allows a larger chainring 
>> (>40t) to be installed with good chainline on a 120mm hub which aren't 
>> really specialty items. I've done several conversions of 120mm wheels on 
>> 126mm and 130mm frames using axle spacers to make up the difference. A 120 
>> fixed or free rear hub dictates chainring choice. You basically have to run 
>> what will not hit the chainstay while giving good chainline. Often that 
>> means something smaller than 42t. A 42x15 is a nice combination for just 
>> riding around, but if you want a bigger gear, you're out of luck. Better to 
>> go with a bigger front ring like a 44 or a 46 and then you can swap out 
>> freewheels and cogs to get the combo you want. If you don't care about 
>> riding fixed, 130mm hub spacing is easy, because you can just use a regular 
>> road cassette hub and adjust the chainline on the rear wheel using spacer 
>> kits like the kind Surly makes. Then you can put a bigger chainring on the 
>> outside of the spider or use a longer BB to get the ring clear of the 
>> chainstay.
>>
>> On Monday, December 14, 2020 at 10:42:21 AM UTC-5 Christopher Cote wrote:
>>
>>> I expect these are sized like the more recent Rivendells such as the Sam 
>>> Hillborne, etc. The 54cm would be the right size for me, and I would have 
>>> ridden a 56 or 58cm Quickbeam, for example.
>>>
>>> Chris
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sunday, December 13, 2020 at 8:58:54 PM UTC-5 Berkeleyan wrote:
>>>
 Okay, after reading the obscure details on the R1, I stand corrected. 
 Despite the shocking shortcoming of its very limited PBH range, it has one 
 great advantage over the QB of yore, and THAT is support for wider tires. 
 I 
 tried running Bruce Gordon Rock 'n Roads (38mm) on my Orange QB, and they 
 just only barely fit. Currently I roll on 38mm Ocean Air Soma C-Lines, 
 which fit just fine without fenders. But if the R1 will go well into the 
 mid-40's, yes, that is an improvement.

 - Andrew, Berkeley

>>>

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[RBW] Re: In love with my new, smallish 52 Clem H. Holland Jones memories?

[Paul Richardson]

no mem'ries to offer, but just wanted to say i enjoyed your post and am 
very impressed that that saddlebag can hang without a rear rack!

paul
takoma park, md.
On Friday, December 11, 2020 at 1:25:24 AM UTC-5 ack...@gmail.com wrote:

> Hey all.  Just got my 52 Clem H from RBW after a long, circuitous 
> acquisition process.   I went from having a Long Haul Trucker and a 1972 
> Schwinn Paramount to having two Clems and an Atlantis in a matter of 6 
> months (HOW DOES THIS HAPPEN???).  First I bought a 52 Clem H from Silva 
> Cycles in San Jose, with the intention/stipulation that that would build it 
> out for me, but it took WAY too long for them to build out, so I was able 
> to, after some haggling,  buy the frame from them.  While I was waiting for 
> it to get built out, I had panicked and thought it might be too small (I'm 
> 5'10" with a PBH of 85.5) or take too long (I was right) and 
> ordered/pre-ordered the 52 Clem L from Psychic Derailleur in IN, and almost 
> had them ship it to me, before I realized that it was still in Walnut 
> Creek, and so was able to pick it up direct from RBW.  Of course, while I 
> was waiting for RBW to build out my H, I saw a 56cm 650b Atlantis for sale 
> here on this GG and decided to test-ride it to see what it felt like.  BIG 
> MISTAKE.  It was and is dreamy.  But it was also priced to sell and was 
> okay with $2350 for a basically brand new (200 miles) Atlantis.  So, I gues 
> that;s how I ended up with 3.  Anyhoo...While I am loving my L as a 
> daily driver, city cruiser, Short Haul Trucker with a Wald 157 mounted on a 
> Pass and Stow rack, this zippy little Clem H has got me buzzin, and 
> reminiscing about the guy who sold me my first This Bike Seems Small But 
> Damn It Feels Right And Man She Flies bike.Holland Jones of VeloCity 
> fame/infamy.   I still remember getting on one of "his" frames, which I 
> later found out were actuallly Mikkelsen frames, and being astonished at 
> the liveliness of what I was riding.  I was hooked and he had a customer 
> for life.  He chased innumerable potential customers out of his shop for 
> not knowing what they wanted when they walked in the door.  He was a bit of 
> a pedant, or maybe just came across that way.  He drank light-roast 
> Peruvian coffee when the trend was Peet's and a roast profile that was more 
> suited to the mines of Chile.  He was kind of an asshole, but I enjoyed 
> every minute of it.  Wondering if anybody else has memories of him too.
>
> That's all i got.
>
> Alex
> [image: IMG_0599.jpg]
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Re: [RBW] Bombadil on its Archetypal Route (loads of photos)

[Paul Richardson]

thanks for posting this.  really enjoyed reading it and these photos look 
like fern gully.  wish i had easy access to that kinda wildness!

paul
takoma park, md.

On Monday, November 30, 2020 at 10:41:49 AM UTC-5 greenteadrinkers wrote:

> Wow! Amazing loop! thanks for sharing! You mention bears and cougars, do 
> you ever carry bear spray? 
> Scott
>
> On Sunday, November 29, 2020 at 5:02:46 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote:
>
>> Very pretty photos. One of my favorite kinds of riding is dirt or gravel 
>> roads or trails that are not technical, just like those you show. I live 
>> close to a lot of them, but ours are sandy; tossup whether I'd prefer sand 
>> or mud. 
>>
>> This moves me to resolve to explore more of our trails north of where I 
>> live, and spend half a day doing that, sometime soon!
>>
>> On Sat, Nov 28, 2020 at 9:51 PM Jason Fuller  wrote:
>>
>>> I had a particular route in mind when I bought this frameset from Joe, 
>>> and today I rode it (well, one version of it). It's just outside of town 
>>> here in Vancouver BC, and its quite special. We have an immense wealth of 
>>> trails on our north shore, though most are technical mountain bike or 
>>> hiking trails. I love those trails, but this route features the only 
>>> extended stretch of gravel that is fully closed to motorized traffic as 
>>> well as the only paved parkway that extends into the wilderness in this 
>>> region. 
>>>
>>> I can ride it from my doorstep; it's about 11km to get to this paved 
>>> parkway - popular in summer, but pretty quiet nowadays. 
>>>
>>> [image: IMG_2849rs.JPG]
>>>
>>> This path carves through the rainforest for about 5km, leaving cell 
>>> service behind, until a pretty hard-to-miss singletrack turnoff takes you 
>>> down a steep embankment to this grand clearing, known as The Spot among 
>>> friends here. Despite its established looks, it's both well hidden and hard 
>>> to access, and therefore goes unknown to many who ride this region. 
>>>
>>> [image: IMG_2851rs.JPG]
>>>
>>> From here, my route follows a steep downhill stretch of singletrack to a 
>>> marsh, where a gravel access road begins and will take me a further 7km 
>>> into the valley and away from the city. 
>>>
>>> [image: PXL_20201128_222541680.jpg]
>>>
>>> This access road, called Spur 4, used to be charming double-track with 
>>> grass up the middle but it was graded this year with fresh gravel. 
>>> Unfortunate. Bears and cougars inhabit this area and humans are few and far 
>>> between - combine this with the lack of cell service and the fact you're 
>>> now over 10km into the woods, it can be pretty humbling to ride alone. 
>>>
>>> [image: IMG_2861.JPG]
>>>
>>> A connector trail brings you back to the main parkway, where most people 
>>> are. It was a little wet today, but that's fine by me. I can't imagine life 
>>> without full-coverage fenders! 
>>>
>>> [image: IMG_2863rs.JPG]
>>>
>>> Above is the view of the lake, which is as far as you can go. It was 
>>> only about 2:30 but already the sun was falling behind the tall peaks to 
>>> the west; I'm far enough north that it's getting dark shortly after 4pm 
>>> now. 
>>>
>>> [image: PXL_20201128_230524452.jpg]
>>>
>>> The first leg of the return route is called the Hatchery Trail, and it's 
>>> the highlight of the whole route for me. It's a non-technical trail that 
>>> winds through the moss-rich forest, including placards with information on 
>>> local wildlife. It's beautifully maintained and quite wonderous, 
>>> considering the nearest vehicle parking is 10km away!   
>>>
>>> [image: IMG_2871rs.JPG]
>>>
>>> This puts you back on the paved parkway, which I followed for the full 
>>> 10km back out of the forest. At the parking lot, I followed a steep 
>>> downhill connector trail to the trail network to the east. 
>>>
>>> [image: IMG_2877rs.JPG]
>>>
>>> As I dropped in elevation I entered a pre-sunset fog. Combined with the 
>>> beginnings of a sunset, it really made for a cool effect with the moss and 
>>> lichen covered trees. 
>>>
>>> [image: PXL_20201129_000243149.jpg]
>>>
>>> The full route from my door falls a bit short of 60km, which is a nice 
>>> length for me - big enough to be rather epic, but can be done in about 4 
>>> hours and leaves me with a bit of gas in the tank so I'm not a wreck for 
>>> the rest of the evening! 
>>>
>>> Thanks for following along with my ride report / coming to my TED Talk! 
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[RBW] Re: Chambray shirt deal alert

[Paul Richardson]

if this is a medium, it's the largest medium of all time.  i measure 22" 
pit-to-pit and 31" from the collar to the bottom of the shirt (measured on 
the back).  we'll see what a wash and dry does but man i shoulda gone with 
the small.  sleeves are 21" pit-to-cuff.  fabric seems real nice.

paul
takoma park, md.
On Friday, November 20, 2020 at 7:55:31 PM UTC-5 The Snag wrote:

> I just got my large today and I'm not convinced that it's going to shrink 
> down enough for me. If someone had a medium that doesn't fit I might be 
> interested. And if you're looking for a large.
>
> On Friday, November 20, 2020 at 10:14:17 AM UTC-8 diekaiser wrote:
>
>> So I just got my medium yesterday. It fits like a large so hopefully it 
>> shrinks down. I normally wear in between a small and medium so it's always 
>> a dice roll for me.
>> On Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 8:27:19 PM UTC-8 Paul Clifton wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks Dave and Benz. I found it. Tricky!
>>> New shirts are on the way.
>>>
>>> On Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 1:58:36 PM UTC-6 Benz Ouyang, 
>>> Sunnyvale, CA wrote:
>>>
 Be aware that at least on my browser, the itty bitty ruler icon that 
 David talked about goes away once you start clicking on the other sizes. 
 If 
 that happens, just reload the page and don't touch the size icons. I'm 
 using Safari (not exactly a rare browser at 13% or so market share) so I 
 think it's just shoddy configuration on their part.

 To loop back to my question, I measured a few shirts and they're all 
 around 20" wide, buttoned, and that's equivalent to about 40" 
 circumference/chest. I don't think I'm a particularly small fella 
 (5'10"/160), so that's why I asked for a confirmation from those who 
 actually have these shirts, especially as they are "Final Sale".

 On Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 9:39:20 AM UTC-8 Hetchins52 wrote:

> Paul — There’s an itty, bitty graphic image of a ruler that links to 
> the sizing chart for each shirt. The chambray “Small” is about ¾” larger 
> than the other small shirts. Perhaps because it shrinks in laundering and 
> the others are pre-shrunk fabric?
> I ordered a Small Railroad short sleeve. Ships from Texas.
>
> David Lipsky in Berkeley, CA
>
>
> On Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 8:51:23 AM UTC-8 Paul Clifton wrote:
>
>> Hey Benz,
>> Can you link to where you found those measurements? I'm almost always 
>> between sizes, but I can find them on their site or on Google.
>>
>> Thanks for the tip Dan. These look like great shirts, just in time 
>> for new shirt season!
>>
>> Paul in AR
>>
>> On Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 9:43:52 AM UTC-6 Benz Ouyang, 
>> Sunnyvale, CA wrote:
>>
>>> Hey Dan, is the sizing correct? Their small has a chest size of 
>>> 42.25", which is 21" pit-to-pit and definitely a little large for a 
>>> small. 
>>> Is that the "Riv fit" you're talking about?
>>>
>>> On Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 7:48:26 AM UTC-8 danmc wrote:
>>>
 Edgevale has their chambray shirt from last year on close out for 
 $34. I have been really happy with this shirt. The fabric is not 
 pre-shrunk 
 but a good wash and dry gets it to a perfect Riv fit - not fitted with 
 room 
 to move. At $89 they were a good deal. At $34 it is a crazy good deal. 

 https://edgevaleusa.com/collections/sale/products/elwell-chambray

 Sewn in the US from Japanese fabric. 

 Enjoy!

 Dan

 San Rafael CA

>>>

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[RBW] Re: Chambray shirt deal alert

[Paul Richardson]

thanks to dan's hot tip, i've got a medium on the way that's supposed to 
show up today.  i'd be happy to take some more comprehensive pre-wash 
measurements lest ye fellow chambray wearers not be misfitted.

paul
takoma park, md.

On Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 12:17:42 AM UTC-5 Benz Ouyang, Sunnyvale, 
CA wrote:

> I’m not sure if the size refers to the pre-shrink or post-shrunk 
> measurements, because if you looking around at the other items, even the 
> ones not expected to shrink (like the polyesters), the sizes are all the 
> same. So it’s likely the latter than the former.
>
> I’m really just asking if the sizing is correct, because 42.25” is quite 
> large for a size small. Maybe they’re intended to be loose, but the 
> description also isn’t terribly helpful . I like when sites list the 
> model’s height and weight, and the size of the clothing the model is 
> wearing, to give a more practical and useful reference.
>
> On Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 7:16:44 PM UTC-8 velomann wrote:
>
>> "...is the sizing correct? Their small has a chest size of 42.25", which 
>> is 21" pit-to-pit and definitely a little large for a small. Is that the 
>> "Riv fit" you're talking about?"
>>
>> The site says the fabric is NOT pre-shrunk. Buy the size you normally 
>> wear, wash it, and it should fit like normal after first wash and dry.
>>
>> Mike "Fan of Levis 501 shrink-to-fit" Mann
>>
>> On Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 7:43:52 AM UTC-8 Benz Ouyang, 
>> Sunnyvale, CA wrote:
>>
>>> Hey Dan, is the sizing correct? Their small has a chest size of 42.25", 
>>> which is 21" pit-to-pit and definitely a little large for a small. Is that 
>>> the "Riv fit" you're talking about?
>>>
>>> On Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 7:48:26 AM UTC-8 danmc wrote:
>>>
 Edgevale has their chambray shirt from last year on close out for $34. 
 I have been really happy with this shirt. The fabric is not pre-shrunk but 
 a good wash and dry gets it to a perfect Riv fit - not fitted with room to 
 move. At $89 they were a good deal. At $34 it is a crazy good deal. 

 https://edgevaleusa.com/collections/sale/products/elwell-chambray

 Sewn in the US from Japanese fabric. 

 Enjoy!

 Dan

 San Rafael CA

>>>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Wolbis Slugstone Build

[Paul Richardson]

well said mark, and i agree 100%.  whacky is a huge compliment in this 
context!  i scratch my head at modern mountainbike stuff the same way i do 
at carbonfiberduraacespandexdiscomfort.

i preordered my wolbis and was completely surprised when i saw the 
instrument decals on the top tube and chainstays.  and the more i'm on it 
it just feels like it embraces its individuality--the name, the insanely 
long wheelbase, the decals.  it's elegant and goofy and awesome all at the 
same time, and your purple/white parts really accentuate that.  i went more 
'classic' with my build.

paul
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[RBW] Re: Wolbis Slugstone Build

[Paul Richardson]

looking great.  love the wild direction you went with the build--really 
suits (what i consider to be) a totally whacky frame.  good synergy!!

paul
takoma park, md.


On Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 6:10:33 PM UTC-5 Mark Roland wrote:

> Sorry, did not fully answer Andrew's  questions. I have Cliffhangers on my 
> Hubbuhubbuh, which is also new to me, so could not give you a comprehensive 
> comparison. They are fine, a rounded profile with a flat silver finish and 
> no eyelets. The Rhynos have eyelets and a more traditional boxy profile, 
> and are made by the company that puts out the venerable CR-18 rims, always 
> a  solid choice. I imagine they are both good reliable rims. My aesthetics 
> favor the Rhynos (yes, even in white) but if I had to wait on one and 
> wanted the wheels I would probably get the other and not worry about it.
>
>
> On Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 2:22:37 PM UTC-5, Andrew Stevens wrote:
>
>> Nice! I'm waiting on mine, and have been stumped looking for rims. How do 
>> you feel about the Rhyno XLs? Those are the 36 hole right? I don't believe 
>> they came in a 32. Would you recommend them over waiting for Velocity 
>> Cliffhangers to come back in stock?
>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Albatross and Choco riders

[Paul Richardson]

i ride a homer hilsen with albatross bars and a wolbis with chocos and find 
the "second" hand position is much more useful on the chocos.  just my 2¢.  
probably can't go wrong with either.

paul
takoma park, md.
On Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 3:39:40 PM UTC-5 Joel S wrote:

> Thanks Erik, I think I have to give them a try. Riv will get some in one 
> day. 
>
> On Thu, Nov 5, 2020 at 3:24 PM Erik Wright  wrote:
>
>> I love Albatross bars, but I like the Choco's a bit better too. Something 
>> about them, like Ben said, feels a little more natural in a way that the 
>> bars seem to sort of disappear beneath me. I first noticed that feeling 
>> when I test rode an Atlantis at Riv HQ in August 2018 that had Choco bars, 
>> and now I have Choco bars on my Hillborne. I think it's all in the setup. I 
>> think the forward-of-brake-levers hand position feels a bit more usable on 
>> the Choco bars as well.
>>
>> I've attached a photo of my 56cm Sam H with Choco bars and a 13cm stem.
>>
>> Erik, Philly
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[RBW] Re: 58cm Quickbeam build

[Paul Richardson]

that's a real beauty.
awesome build, great pics, and really enjoyed the write-up.
thanks for posting!!
paul, actively searching for a qb 10cm bigger than this one,
takoma park, md.
On Monday, October 19, 2020 at 2:31:05 PM UTC-4 Andrew Stevens wrote:

> Just finished this old Panasonic QB
>
> 58cm Boscos
> Phil high flange front and rear to 36h Dyads and a Phil bb
> Paul Neo-Retros and levers with salmon Kool-Stop pads (naturally) 
> 48mm Supple Vitesse in the 50mm dimpled stays
> White Industry dingle-cog
> Nitto rack with Tall Acorn VO bag 
> and an old 2-nut CK headset that I'm going to replace with a gold IRD or 
> an old Shimano 105 (I like contrast)
>
> ATMO this bike doesnt get the same cultish praise as other Rivs, but is 
> contextually the pinnacle of GPs unique design/fabrication, in league with 
> the XOs and his early 650b bikes. Track bike spacing but with dimpled 
> chainstays, proprietary dropouts to accommodate brake placement when 
> changing gears mid-ride: he was solving problems no one knew we had. 
> Granted, they were problems he created, but the reverse engineering is what 
> makes some of his bikes so unique. 
>
> Regardless, I've wanted one of these since I was a 21 year old fixie kid 
> in 2007, and truly for the first time ever, a bike lives up to all of the 
> expectations I placed on it. It's found it's forever home.
>
> Andrew in Austin
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Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

[Paul Richardson]

heartened to see this is happening but sorry i won't be able to join!  ride 
on!

paul
takoma park, md.

On Monday, September 28, 2020 at 12:19:19 PM UTC-4 John Hawrylak wrote:

> I checked the mileage from Atlantic Highlands to Sandy Hook light using 
> Bing maps.  They show 9.3M, which is shorter than I thought.
>
> So here is a summary with mileage rounded up:
>
> Henry Hudson Trail (HHT), North Section, Matewan  to Atlantic Highlands,  
> 12M   HHT brochure, Monmouth Co Parks
> Atlantic Highlands to Sandy Hook Light,  city streets, NJ36 bridge over 
> bay  10M   Bing Maps
> Total 1 way Distance  
>   22M  
> Round Trip Distance, with some extra miles thrown in  
>   50M   Really FLAT terrain, RR bed and sea 
> level streets/roads
>
> If the Basic Group is 12-14 mph, then Total Riding Time is about 4H.  
>  Total Clock time is probably 5 to 6 H depending on how many stops.
>
> The Matewan trail head has these advantages
> 1  Easy access from/to the GSP for folks coming in car.  Exit GSP, turn 
> left, go over the GSP on overpass, make 1st right and 1 block to HHT.  Very 
> minimal local road travel required.  99M from southern NJ on NJTP, NJ440, & 
> GSP,  1H 45M travel time
> 2  Easy access from/to the Matewan RR station for folks from NYC on NJ 
> Transit.  About 1M of city streets and NO major highway travel
>
> The eastern end of the HHT in Atlantic Highlands has a HHT Activity 
> Center, which may have restrooms and water fountains.  Can stop going out 
> and coming back.
>
> Overall starting in Matewan makes a lot of sense: reasonable 50M ride 
> distance and time over FLAT terrain,  *possible* restrooms at 12M out and 
> 35M back,  good  commuter train access.  A 50M ride is reasonable given the 
> distances folks will be travelling to get there.
>
> Can someone local confirm or correct this.I would check out myself, 
> but it's pretty far to travel (99M, and tolls) 
>
> John Hawrylak
> Woodstown NJ, the Garden Spot of the Garden State
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Re: [RBW] It's a Bombadil

[Paul Richardson]

easy on the eyes, for sure.
thanks for posting the pics.
paul
takoma park, md.

On Friday, September 25, 2020 at 2:51:53 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:

> " Slightly shorter version of your custom - sounds perfect. What a score."
>
> It's really nice, Kim, and I'll bet there's traces of the design in your 
> Susie. It's a Hillibike! 
>
> On Fri, Sep 25, 2020, 11:29 AM kim young  wrote:
>
>>
>>   Slightly shorter version of your custom - sounds perfect. What a score.
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Sep 24, 2020 at 4:55 PM Joseph Bernard  wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> On Thu, Sep 24, 2020, 4:52 PM Joseph Bernard  wrote:
>>>
 I rode it, the verdict is in, it's a great bike! I can't give any 
 specifics of ride quality because it just feels like a Riv to me: stable 
 yet turns on a dime, kinds floaty and zingy. Honestly it feels like a 
 slightly shorter version of my custom, which makes sense because the 
 built-for-me frame was spec'd pretty close to the Bombadil's mission. 

 Even the riding position is nailed right off the bat, which I find 
 hilarious. I plopped the bars and stem I had in there and set the saddle 
 height and it's perfect! 

 Here's a couple of sunny pics so you can see the raw metal better. 
 Check out that gusset under the downtube, I don't think any other Riv came 
 with it. 

 Joe Bernard

 On Thu, Sep 24, 2020, 4:21 AM Roberta  wrote:

> Andrew,
>
>
>
>
>
> Zane looked like he’s having a great time. He’s adorable!  What 
> handlebars are on this bike?  
>
>
>
>
>
> Joe,
>
>
>
>
>
> I’m looking forward to to hearing of your ride. 
>
>
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>
> Roberta
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[RBW] Re: FS: Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

[Paul Richardson]

64cm Quickbeam in DC area is back.

No affiliation, but I did meet up with the seller for a test ride and can 
confirm that he's a super nice guy and the bike is in great shape (IMO).  I 
can also confirm that I need a 66 or 68 'beam if anybody's got one they're 
looking to part with...



On Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 5:28:52 PM UTC-4 Kevin D norcal - santa 
rosa wrote:

> And the 64cm Ram in SFO-SouthBay has returned to CL (no affiliation)
>
>
> https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/d/san-leandro-rivendell-rambouillet/7196437518.html
>
>
>
> On Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 4:11:41 PM UTC-7 Matthew Williams wrote:
>
>> This thread is for Rivendells you've found on eBay, CraigsList, and sites 
>> beyond: bikes in which you think someone here might be interested. This 
>> thread isn't for posting ads to your own ad, it's just so people who are 
>> searching or interested have a place to look, like, "Hey, check this out!" 
>> Here are a few, from today's searches:
>>
>> 61cm Roadini
>> https://www.ebay.com/itm/283940882590
>>
>> 58cm Quickbeam
>>
>> https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/d/pinole-rivendell-quickbeam-58/7154380920.html
>>
>> 52cm Clementine
>>
>> https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/bik/d/richardson-rivendell-clementine/7130894748.html
>>
>> 65cm Redwood
>>
>> https://bellingham.craigslist.org/bik/d/bellingham-rivendell-redwood/7153843392.html
>>
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[RBW] Re: Bear Mountain: A Ride Report

[Paul Richardson]

very, very nice!!
thanks a lot for sharing.  dug the write-up and wish there were more 
photos.  it's always better to go than not, ain't it?
paul
takoma park, md.

On Monday, September 7, 2020 at 7:10:24 PM UTC-4 Brady Smith wrote:

> I heard that ride reports are encouraged, so I figured I share this one. 
> Enjoy!
>
>
> https://brankubranku.wordpress.com/2020/09/07/bear-mountain-finally-a-ride-report/
>
> -Brady Smith
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[RBW] Re: FS: Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

[Paul Richardson]

JINX!!!

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[RBW] Re: FS: Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

[Paul Richardson]

I'm putting my money on Soma Cazadero.

paul
takoma park, md.

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[RBW] Re: A. Homer Hilsen (artistically rendered)

[Paul Richardson]

shame on me for not giving credit to the very talented shanti hands 
.

paul

On Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 2:47:46 PM UTC-4 greenteadrinkers wrote:

> Those are super frickin cool illo's, really twsited in the best way, total 
> Gray Panter vibe. Loose but vital.
>
> On Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 10:40:19 AM UTC-4 Ash wrote:
>
>> Very nice!  Talented artist for sure.  The negative BB drop is cool too :)
>>
>> On Thursday, 20 August 2020 at 07:00:09 UTC-7 Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow 
>> Haus Bicycles wrote:
>>
>>> VERY COOL!!!
>>>
>>>
>>>

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Re: [RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

[Paul Richardson]

hiya kai, it's a dreamy ride.  but yeah i agree that's a lotta post 
showing.  i was wary at first (not a lot of selection in the way of 350mm / 
26.8 seatposts, either), but it's all worth it.  can't even imagine what an 
xxl would look like--this thing is HUGE--to the tune of 8" longer, axle to 
axle, than my 67cm homer.  no wiggle for me so far, and i've bombed 'er 
pretty good down some steep (paved) hills.  hope to see ya 2021 and you can 
take a spin!
paul

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Re: [RBW] Re: Color survey! Would love some feedback, getting powder for a Surly Travelers Check

[Paul Richardson]

#3!

On Monday, August 10, 2020 at 5:00:58 PM UTC-4 lambbo wrote:

> sorry but #5, the lilac with the grey

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[RBW] Re: FS: Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

[Paul Richardson]

64cm orange Quickbeam in the DC area.

<
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/bik/d/riverdale-rivendell-quickbeam/7163896380.html
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[RBW] Re: (Large) Sackville Saddlebag without a Rack?

[Paul Richardson]

just measured.  got 15".

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[RBW] Re: Thoughts on Rivendell cork grips

[Paul Richardson]

Had the same pair, sans shellac, on albatross bars on my Homer Hilsen for 9 
years.  I find them supremely comfortable and they've only gotten better 
with age.  

paul
takoma park, md.

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[RBW] Re: Ride Photos

[Paul Richardson]

awesome pics.  looks like film--are they?

paul
takoma park, md.

On Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 9:02:53 PM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote:
>
> Took some black-and-white photos on Friday while riding out to Winters, 
> CA.  Great little town east of Davis that’s well worth a visit if you’re in 
> the area. Steady Eddy’s coffee house is usually mobbed with cyclists on the 
> weekend, but a little less so these days. Bring a mask—they’re required in 
> Yolo County!
>
>
>
> --Eric Norris
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> Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy
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[RBW] Re: End-of-Spring Rides

[Paul Richardson]

swan stem lookin great.
>
> love the photos as always.  thanks for sharing.

paul
takoma park, md.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Favorite Rivendell model names?

[Paul Richardson]

On their own, I don't love "Susie W. Longbolts" or "Wolbis Slugstone," but 
I think the name SUZIE WOLBIS is the bees knees.  I like it best 
misspelled, which I realize ruins the anagram, but phonetically it's the 
same and I hope I do more talking about my bike than writing about it.

Also love Bombadil, A. Homer Hilsen, and completely agree that Honus Wagner 
would have hook lined 'n sinker'd me, recalling the happiest days of 
teenhood, combing thru beat-up copies of Beckett magazine.

Fun thread!!

paul
takoma park, md.

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[RBW] Re: What's the Susie Outside Seat Tube Diameter For a FD ?

[Paul Richardson]

vince told me a while back that the susie is 28.6.  couldn't hurt to call 
just to be certain.

paul
takoma park, md.

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[RBW] Re: Handlebar suggestions for Gus\Susie

[Paul Richardson]

i'll be trying choco bars on a 10cm dirtdrop on my xl susie.

paul
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[RBW] Re: FS: Reunited State of America tee - large - $10

[Paul Richardson]

found a new home for the tee.

thanks all!

paul

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[RBW] Re: FS: Sackville TourSacks (Panniers) - Olive

[Paul Richardson]

sold--my first time on this board.  thanks all!!!

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[RBW] Re: FS: Sackville TourSacks (Panniers) - Olive

[Paul Richardson]

sale pending...

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[RBW] Re: Susie Tire suggestions?

[Paul Richardson]

the first set of tires i'll be trying out on my xl wolbis are the 55cm from 
compass, mounted to cliffhangers.  they'd probably fit fine on several 
other riv models, and aren't fully making use of susie's generous 
clearance, but i've got them already and they're plenty wide compared to 
what i usually ride on my homer.

i'd love to hear from anyone else what you've got planned in the way of 
parts.

can.  not.  wait.  any longer.

paul
takoma park, md.

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[RBW] Re: Tantalizing new canti cheviot

[Paul Richardson]

big al you can do wider than 60mm...just run 'em til the tread wears down, 
then they'll fit.

paul

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