Re: [RBW] Re: New Jewelry for my Platypus

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It is a great story and a great testament to Paul.  If it fades, so what? 
 We all fade.  Ride and enjoy!  It is snowing hard though.  Puts me in a 
mood.  Tim

On Friday, January 12, 2024 at 3:10:28 PM UTC-6 iamkeith wrote:

>
> What a great story!  
>
> In case it didn't come up, you should still try to keep your bike out of 
> direct sunlight when you're not riding it.  I've have a fair number of Paul 
> components at this point (first ones were those same moto-lite V brakes 
> from 1995 or thereabouts), and most of them HAVE faded.  Black is kind of 
> brown now.  I doubt it will be like your others, but you might as well 
> preserve them the best you can.  Also, if anodizing is anything like paint, 
> red tones will naturally oxidize quicker than other colors.
>
> If I remember correctly, there are at least two methods of anodizing.  The 
> one Paul uses is much less toxic and more environmentally sound, but 
> doesn't impart as hard or glossy or deep of a change to the aluminum.  I'm 
> sure I over-simplified that though.
> On Friday, January 12, 2024 at 11:17:21 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
> wrote:
>
>> George, never.
>>
>> The photo I showed was from Paul. It was just to show me the color before 
>> they shipped my order to me. Paul  had to break everything into tiny pieces 
>> for anodizing and then they put it back together in gorgeous packaging and 
>> shipped it to me.
>> [image: image0.jpeg][image: image1.jpeg]
>>
>> On Jan 12, 2024, at 12:30 PM, George Schick  wrote:
>>
>> Hopefully you took the bike and the brake parts to that good bike shop 
>> over there this time where they know what they're doing, not the one that 
>> you tried once and they lost some of your parts.
>>
>>
>>
>> On Friday, January 12, 2024 at 11:07:50 AM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Marc - my thoughts, too! I know if will fade a little bit over time, but 
>>> should not be so severe.
>>>
>>> Minh, no, these are a new and full set that Paul sent to the anodizer 
>>> for me! I did pay extra for that, but it was a nominal fee, I thought. They 
>>> don’t usually do the entire brake, usually levers and barrel adjustors, I 
>>> think, but we got wild and decided to do the whole kit. We just have to be 
>>> careful setting them up, but then it should be fine and shouldn’t mark up 
>>> the posts.
>>>
>>> On Jan 12, 2024, at 11:58 AM, Minh  wrote:
>>>
>>> pretty cool, so they did not have fully made parts but were able to 
>>> sell you a box of partial parts to mix and match your own?  i"m guessing 
>>> this is a little too labor intensive to make a regular thing but very nice 
>>> of them to still be able to do this. 
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Friday, January 12, 2024 at 11:55:49 AM UTC-5 Marc Irwin wrote:
>>>
 If Paul did the anodizing, this time it will be right!

 Marc

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

> I have never had Paul anything. I’ve had whatever brakes and levers 
> came with my bikes and didn’t think any more about it. I did get my VO 
> brake levers anodized, but that batch of rose pink ano faded freakishly 
> fast and everything was silver 4 months later. 
>
> But I’m giving it another chance. Everyone talks about Paul, and Paul 
> sometimes offers their parts in pretty, anodized colors, but currently, 
> they do not. I emailed the company, asking if they happened to have any 
> of 
> their pink levers laying around that they would be willing to sell me. I 
> got an email back from Paul, like THE Paul, who directed me to an 
> employee 
> I won’t name here. He and I got in contact and he was so fun, right from 
> the start. We chatted and he looked at my bikes (I sent him my pics via 
> email) and we made a plan. 
>
> We colored it all. 
>
> The bolts, the brake body, the levers, the barrel adjustors ALL of it. 
>
> The parts came in 3 boxes, plus one extra little envelope. The 
> envelope had a small personalized gift from my new friend at Paul, just 
> because, with a handwritten note in the prettiest handwriting I’ve ever 
> seen. Swoon! I opened the first box and it was wrapped like origami 
> inside. 
> I uncovered the first gorgeous pieces and the breath left my body. So 
> beautiful. Quality even a novice can’t miss. Just what I wanted. Rich, 
> rose 
> color. 
>
> I would need to be with bike people to get the full joy out of this 
> experience. My bike shop knows about Paul Components. A blizzard is on 
> its 
> way to Michigan and I knew my shop would not be busy. I put the pieces 
> back 
> in the box, loaded the boxes and my bike in the van and drove to the 
> shop. 
> I came in and there were 4 mechanics and zero customers. “Guys!” I said, 
> “I 
> have a fun project for us to do, and I can’t do it without you! Who wants 
> to see what is 

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Rack

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The Hollywood bike carrier accomodates wider tires, longer wheelbases and 
fenders.  Fairly low price. well made.  I have been pleased with it for the 
2 years I have been using it.

On Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 7:01:51 PM UTC-5 SallyG wrote:

> Hi Brian,
>
> Great info, especially re: the fenders! I have fenders on my Clem and just 
> ordered some for my husband's incoming Platypus.
>
> Thanks much!
>
> On Sat, Nov 4, 2023 at 4:50 PM Brian Turner  wrote:
>
>> I share Ted’s praise of the Küat NV2.0. Mine has been one of the best 
>> bike investments I’ve made. It fits my 50” wheelbase medium Gus no problem, 
>> although it pushes it to its absolute maxium. When they say 50” is the max. 
>> wheelbase, they mean it.
>>
>> 1Up makes a very fine rack, but if your bike has fenders, or if you think 
>> you’ll want to carry a friend’s bike who has fenders, you may want to 
>> consider the Küat over the 1Up. Reason being, the Küat swing arm will still 
>> securely hold the front wheel as long as you get it as close to the front 
>> edge of the fender as possible. Unlike the 1Up, there’s no rear swing arm 
>> on the Küat to clamp down on (and potentially deform) your rear fender. My 
>> Küat has carried multiple fendered bikes thousands of miles on long road 
>> trips with no issues whatsoever.
>>
>> On Nov 4, 2023, at 7:29 PM, Sally Bidleman <3mu...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> 
>> Thanks, Ted! I just checked our local bike shop and, while they don't 
>> have 1UP, they can bring a Kuat NV2 down the grade from their warehouse in 
>> a couple days for us to try. Very excited to expand our biking radius, 
>> albeit (partially) by auto! Now, if I can only locate a Jakob Ingebrigtsen 
>> running cap for my son's birthday, I'll be 2 for 2 today, ha.
>>
>> Appreciate this group!!
>>
>> On Sat, Nov 4, 2023 at 2:53 PM Ted W  wrote:
>>
>>> Highly recommend the Kuat NV2 or 1UP as previously recommended. I have 
>>> the NV2 and it’s the best rack I’ve ever owned. Can easily carry any bike I 
>>> have. The only one that pushes the limits a bit is my Gus, I wouldn’t want 
>>> to try anything longer. The only reason I didn’t get the 1UP was due to 
>>> availability at the time.
>>>
>>> On Sat, Nov 4, 2023 at 5:00 PM <3mu...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
 Thanks Johnny! Subaru XTrek 2 inch hitch.

 Sent from my iPhone

 On Nov 4, 2023, at 1:44 PM, Johnny Alien  wrote:

 For like a car? If so 1UP will be my whole hearted recommendation. 
 Best product I ever bought and works great for long wheelbases.



 On Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 3:35:15 PM UTC-4 SallyG wrote:

> Hi all!
> Any bike rack you'd recommend for Clem Smith L 45 cm and future Platy 
> 50 cm for husband? Kuat or? Model? Thanks for any help!
> Sally
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[RBW] Re: Kucharik wool shorts with real chamois or Andiamos under street shorts

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I love Andiamos and recommend you give them a try to learn for yourself.

On Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 6:36:39 AM UTC-5 Garth wrote:

> I've had multiple pairs of the briefs for 20 some years and I best sum it 
> up like this, if you are not prone to chafing issues you won't get any from 
> the Andiamo's. If you are prone to them, they likely won't make any 
> difference. I've always bought from and dealt with Andiamo directly. I had 
> some fit/sizing issued once for which they remedied beyond my wildest 
> expectations. I see they still offer complimentary shipping over $45, or $5 
> flat rate below. 
>
>
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Re: [RBW] Using Your Rivendell Vs. Being Precious: A Spectrum

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The trails I've been riding lately are very dusty.  I've purposely not 
wiped that dust off my Atlantis MIT because it reminds me of the 
pleasurable miles I've covered recently.  Beausage is a real thing!  Just 
keep the drivetrain clean.  I think we all express our love in different 
ways and at some point I'll give my bike a good cleaning and admire it all 
over again.Tim.

On Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 6:26:53 AM UTC-5 Caroline Golum wrote:

> Thank you Leah <3 it’s a real hassle dealing with this during the high 
> season but better late than never. And while it is a common problem I still 
> feel like a major scrub!
>
> And apologies for neglecting to include my bike details and setup in the 
> reply - I ride a 50cm Betty Foy that I ordered from Riv way back in October 
> 2009! This is part of my anxiety about the whole stem issue - the bike is 
> irreplaceable, so the prospect of messing up my bike after so many 
> hard-ridden years is upsetting, to say the least. 
>
> Anyway, some backstory: I started riding in NYC when I turned 20, figuring 
> if I was still living in my car-dominated hometown I would’ve acquired a 
> car by that time. In HS I hung around a punk bike coop and learned basic 
> repairs and rode an old three-speed Free Spirit mixte before I left home. My 
> first NYC bike was a Bianchi Milano 
>  
> with an internal 8spd hub, which I loved, but it wasn’t quite “enough bike” 
> for me. I was working at a bike shop at the time, and wanted more options 
> so I could get really specific with the build. I ended up selling the 
> Milano for half the cost of my Riv frame and road a beater until I finished 
> making the payments (I’m especially proud of the nail polish touch up job I 
> did on the paint). After some shopping around looking at Soma, Mercian, 
> etc. but went with Riv because of their legendary quality. 
>
> I built up the bike at a shop at which I was working, and it’s been an 
> extension of my body ever since. Picking and choosing the parts, poring 
> over build options, etc. taught me a lot about bikes and bike maintenance, 
> which is something I was already interested in. It didn’t occur to me that 
> these bikes were such cult objects at the time - I just wanted something 
> well-made, good-looking, and functioning. I like to say it was the first 
> time in my life that I got *exactly* what I wanted, and despite years of 
> wear the ol’ gal still turns heads everywhere I go. 
>
> It’s also had an inadvertently positive effect on my romantic life - I got 
> the bike around the same time one of my guy friends got a VO, and our 
> shared affinity for fussy bike stuff became a feature of our friendship. 
> Now he’s my boyfriend, and we still bike everywhere together <3 When I told 
> him about this stem problem over the weekend, he very quickly pointed out 
> that it’s better to use your bike constantly and have to fix it than have 
> it sitting in a garage indefinitely. 
>
> Well if you’ve read this far no doubt you ought to see the bike itself, so 
> here’s a photo I took recently during an outing in Prospect Park: 
> https://imgur.com/a/RoSql4k
>
>
> On Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 10:55:29 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
> wrote:
>
>> Hi Caroline,
>>
>> I don’t believe I’ve had the pleasure of “meeting” you on this site, but 
>> I am glad to have had the chance via this thread today. Welcome, RivSister. 
>>
>> I’m so sorry about your seized stem. Really and truly. I imagine you feel 
>> a little sick at heart about the whole thing. But you also wisely 
>> acknowledge the enrichment the bike has brought to your life. You have 
>> identified the problem and you are getting the bike serviced now, and this 
>> will not happen to you again. (You’ll be heavy-handed with the grease after 
>> this.) It will be ok! Also, you have done some of us a service because I 
>> bet there will be some who will read this post and then check their stems 
>> and seat posts.
>>
>> I really enjoyed reading your post and picturing your life with this 
>> bike. Would you delight us with a little more of the story? What is the 
>> bike you have? How did you choose this bike? Do you have a photo of it? I 
>> love to see well-used bikes. They have so much character!
>>
>> Again, I’m SO sorry about your stem, but if Grant knew (I’m assuming it’s 
>> one of his bikes) he would be tickled. You did exactly what he hopes - you 
>> have used the bike for 15 years and have not made an ornament of it. Bravo, 
>> and well done.
>> Leah
>>
>> On Jun 13, 2023, at 8:41 PM, Caroline Golum  wrote:
>>
>> I was searching this group for a specific query when I stumbled upon 
>> this thread so excuse the revival here but it was very heartening. 
>>
>>
>> Last week I brought my bike in for a stem swap (shoulder problem, need 
>> something shorter) and found out over the weekend that the old stem is 
>> frozen (among other issues). Given 

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis Old vs New?

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I am down to 2 bikes: a 2010 Hillborne and an Atlantis MIT.  Both are set 
up for upright riding with albatross bars.  I love them both.  Hillborne 
has the "toe clap overlip" (clever huh?) that the MIT doesn't.  Both have 
their merits with the hill borne seeming to be a zippier ride.  MIT is a 
tad more comfortable with 650b 47 tires as opposed to 700c 35 tires on the 
Sammy.  If I had to choose one bike it would be the Atlantis.  Just more 
comfortable and versatile.  Rivendell bikes really have improved my life.

On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 10:25:24 PM UTC-5 Stephen wrote:

> I've never ridden an atlantis, older or newer, But I do ride a '21 joe 
> appaloosa(60) (the joe is very similar to MIT atlantis) and a 
> rambouillet(62/63), so I feel I can comment a little on long vs. short 
> chainstays. 
>
> In addition to taking the joe out on road and gravel, i treat it as my 
> mountain bike. I've ridden a fair bit of twisty singletrack in NC and have 
> never really felt inhibited by the long chainstays. Anytime theres a turn I 
> can't make, I honestly wouldn't be able to do it on a shorter bike either. 
>
> Also, I recently did a little test ride with a new packing setup and I 
> felt it really demonstrated the magic of the long stays... rear rack and 
> panniers. Just honestly blown away by how roomy the bike is and how out of 
> the way the luggage is with the long rear end, and how little it affected 
> the good handling of the bike. I'm typically a front basket guy, but these 
> bikes do ride really nicely with the weight in the back. On other bikes 
> I've had issue with my heels hitting the bags.
>
> Now the Ram with the more traditional geometry is also a fantastic riding 
> bike. I'm not sure how the geometry compares to older atlantis', but the 
> rear end is considerably shorter than the joe and MIT atlantis'. I 
> currently run 700x38 panaracers on it and use it for paved and dirt roads. 
> Obviously not as stable as the Joe on gravel, but its really a road bike 
> and it kicks butt on pavement. I'd say I like the shorter rear end for pure 
> road riding. If it were sturdier I could imagine putting bags on it for a 
> tour, but it wouldn't be as spacious as the setup on the Joe.
>
> As others have stated, the older and newer atlantis' are really quite 
> different bikes, and in choosing between options you just need to analyze 
> what features you want. The newer models can fit bigger tires, are roomier, 
> more stable, but come at the cost of being humungo bikes. For me 
> personally, I like the extra tire clearance and I like having at least one 
> long chainstay bike. These days its a bit of a key rivendell feature. I 
> feel lucky to have both options in the stable.
>
> Also if its possible, the best thing to help in deciding is getting to try 
> each style out to see what suits you. Maybe there is someone living close 
> enough to you with a long chainstay bike you can try, or an older atlantis. 
> worth checking the riv map John created or asking the group.
>
> [image: joe.jpg]
> [image: ram.jpg]
> On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 9:42:21 PM UTC-4 homer...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> [image: image.jpg]My Toyo does not have “fork mounts” for a rack. Would 
>> that be a factor for consideration in your decision?… I will say that I 
>> LOVE this bike, but the combination of Paul “Moto-lites” & no fork mounts 
>> makes finding support for a front bag kind of tough.
>> Just a thought
>> HH
>> On Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 8:37:18 PM UTC-8 Ed Fausto wrote:
>>
>>> Hi,
>>> I share the thoughts of Tom.
>>> I also have both a 51 Toyo Atlantis and a 50 MIT Atlantis.
>>> Although, I have used by Toyo Atlantis during my 2016 TransAm and it 
>>> performed well with a fully loaded gears.
>>> My only cons on my Toyo is the toe clip overlap which is annoying for me 
>>> specially when grinding up slowly uphills.
>>> I am by default a slow rider so toe clip often happens more frequently 
>>> than other riders.
>>>
>>> When I got my MIT, I feel the difference is it is more stable than my 
>>> Toyo.
>>> And of course, no more toe clip overlap :-)
>>> I have not yet ridden my MIT on long tours.
>>>
>>> As mentioned by others, since my MIT Atlantis is very much longer than 
>>> my Toyo, it could be a challenge finding boxes after a long tour.
>>> Regards,
>>> Ed Fausto
>>> Manila, Philippines
>>>
>>> PS Even with the toe clip overlap on my Toyo Atlantis, I will still keep 
>>> it due to sentimental reasons after my 2016 TransAm
>>>
>>> On Sunday, March 5, 2023 at 10:57:12 AM UTC+8 Tom Horton wrote:
>>>
 Re my toyo atlantis and my mit  expect there s a bit of 
 sentimentality/long familiarity involved with the toyo

 Before i built the mit atlantis up for trail riding i had a drop bar on 
 it and did a few five or six day tours  not heavily loaded (carrying maybe 
 25-30 pounds if stuff)  it rode great   Never felt i wouldn t have gone 
 further on it

 But there s something 

[RBW] Re: Knee Replacement

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I had TKA a couple of years back and was back on a bike in about a month. 
 Started very slow, low miles on flat ground.  I was up to 15 miles fairly 
quickly.  I know that the miles on the bike before surgery really was of 
help post surgery.  Everyone is different so consult with your surgeon and 
physical therapist.  I'm very happy I had the knee replaced.  Tim

On Saturday, November 19, 2022 at 8:04:28 AM UTC-6 rsb...@msn.com wrote:

> Anyone here had a knee replaced? How long till you could ride again?
> My right knee is killing me. I've put it off as long as I could. It's 
> almost time.
> Richard
>

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[RBW] Re: The World's Ride

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thanks for that.  tlp

On Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 8:34:49 PM UTC-4 John Rinker wrote:

> Some lovely photos by Steve McCurry of very utilitarian bicycles around 
> the world. Of course, these really make our 'fancy' bikes look even that 
> more fancy...in a good way!
>
> Steve McCurry 'The World's Ride' 
> 
> [image: india-11443.jpeg]
> Cheers, John
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Re: [RBW] Bike rack

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I agree.  Hollywood racks are quite good and reasonably priced.  Tim 
Petersen

On Friday, July 29, 2022 at 9:11:07 AM UTC-5 Colville wrote:

> Hollywood Racks make excellent racks that fit all types of bicycles, 
> vintage to modern to everything in between.
>
> https://hollywoodracks.com/
>
> On Friday, July 29, 2022 at 9:42:30 AM UTC-4 row.n.2...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Siris is good if you have fenders.
>> Only weighs 25lb
>>
>> On Fri, Jul 29, 2022, 7:38 AM Jon Dukeman  wrote:
>>
>>> Depending on your vehicle
>>> Siris. Freedom 2 . 
>>> It's a hitch rack.
>>>
>>> On Fri, Jul 29, 2022, 7:30 AM katherine Evanskbe  
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Looking for recommendations to haul my Cheviot? 

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Re: [RBW] Which Dyno Hub?

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I have Velogical dynamo on my Sam Hillborne.  Love its elegance and the 
fact that I didn't have to change my front wheel and hub when I wanted to 
add dynamo lighting.  One other con to consider is the potential for 
slipping when riding in wet conditions.  The  Velogical has provided 
adequate light even when wet however.  Tim Petersen

On Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 10:19:02 AM UTC-5 campyo...@me.com wrote:

> Jason:
>
> You’ll hear many opinions—good luck sifting through the advice you will 
> get!
>
> I have both SON and Shutter Precision hubs and have not had any issues 
> with either. My SONs have ranged from the old-style type with flanges 
> pressed onto a center piece to the modern (and very pretty) type. I have 
> several variations of the SP hubs on various bikes.
>
> If money is no object, definitely go with SON, if only because they’re so 
> darn pretty. SP will perform just as well—I have not experienced the 
> “roughness” that one other respondent reported.
>
> Based on what I’ve read about SON and their weather sealing, the biggest 
> advantage that I know of is that they are pressure compensated; SP hubs are 
> not. That means that if you go from a warm, dry environment directly into a 
> cold and dry one, the SON hubs won’t draw in moisture as the air inside the 
> hub cools. SP hubs might, but for this to be a problem, you would have to 
> roll right out into a cold downpour. That’s an edge case for me and 
> something that has never been a problem.
>
> Finally … Have you considered the Velogical dynamo? I have one on an Alex 
> Singer, and it’s great. Pros: Cheaper than a dyno hub and wheel, very low 
> draw, ZERO drag in the “off” position, great German engineering, works with 
> any wheel. Cons: Sits outside on the frame, where it might be subject to 
> damage (not a problem for me in several years of use), makes a quiet 
> whirring noise when running, requires a small clamp to attach to the frame.
>
> --Eric Norris
> campyo...@me.com
> Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy
> YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy 
>
> On Jul 25, 2022, at 11:59 PM, Jason Glenn  wrote:
>
> Hi, all,
>
> I've never had a bike with a dyno hub but rode one a few months back -- 
> thanks, Max! -- and have decided to build up a wheel -- my first wheel 
> build, too -- with one for an Atlantis.  I know the Son 28 is the go to, 
> and I could be convinced to use one, but I'm working on a limited budget 
> and am wondering what people think about the alternatives out there.  My 
> main use for the Atlantis, at least at the moment, will be commuting, 
> running erands, etc., but I'm trying to bike as my principle form of 
> transportation (in Los Angeles) and will be riding in the evenings and 
> early mornings with some regularity.  Down the road, I would like to do 
> some touring on it.
>
> Anyway, I'm interested in any and all suggestions/perspectives.  
>
> Thanks, in advance,
> jason
>
> P.s. While I'm at it, happy to hear about favorite rims and spokes for the 
> build...
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[RBW] Re: Beausage

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Grant's preferred pronunciation rhymes with usage.  I prefer the French 
pronunciation. The value in the idea of beausage is of course, embracing 
wear on the bike by riding the bike.  Tim Petersen

On Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 4:55:37 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote:

> I think it was Grant who made up this word, way back in the 1990s -- can 
> anyone confirm (or correct)?
>
> At any rate, it has made the big time, listed in a real, online urban 
> dictionary (if it's online, it must be real): 
> https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Beausage
>
> I was perusing Craig Montgomery's touring Flickr album (wonderful, and I 
> generally get bored after a few photos) where he used the term, so I 
> Googled it and found the Urban Dictionary link. Yes, I'd heard about it 
> long before this.
>
> I know that Grant says that the word is pronounced "BEW-sij," but he's 
> wrong. It is pronounced bow-SAHHJ, in the French manner, which is much more 
> impressive.
>
> Patrick "not much beausage on my bikes, but plenty on my person" Moore
>
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[RBW] Re: Pigeonholed in Bicycle Philosophy

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Yer fine.  Just ride.  It does sound like you're learning the impact a bike 
and it's rider can make on their community.

On Saturday, March 5, 2022 at 10:48:32 AM UTC-6 lkbr...@gmail.com wrote:

> Dear RBW Owners Bunch, 
>
> This is my first post here, so hello! I have been struggling with my own 
> perception of my interests in bicycles lately, and I thought you might be 
> able to help me parse out my thoughts and ease my feelings. 
>
> In the past year, my seemingly unattainable fascination with bicycles 
> quickly solidified into a more practical part of my life than I could have 
> imagined. It began as I vowed to stop driving and speculated some updates 
> to my first bike, which was an old mountain bike I received from a friend 
> five years ago. I gave up on the updates when someone at the local bike 
> co-op said the changes wouldn't be worthwhile, and I internalized it. A few 
> months later, I took the plunge and bought my first big kid bike: a 
> new-to-me Velo Orange Polyvalent. During the summer, I embarked on a 
> thirty-day-long tour across Montana, where I met brilliant people, saw a 
> new part of the world, and shook down my new bike. Soon afterward, I 
> departed for a research project to measure the impacts of wildfires on 
> trout and stream invertebrates, and I discovered the joys of bike fishing 
> in my spare time. In the fall, I began to work as an advocate for 
> alternative transportation at my university, but I was disappointed in the 
> fact that I was the only student advocate who rode a bicycle. Then, I gave 
> my old bike, complete with alternative handlebars and a basket, to my best 
> friend, and it is so joyful to hear stories of their adventures. Most 
> recently, I read Grant's book *Just Ride*, which clarified my 
> understanding of his ideas, and I began to volunteer as a mechanic at my 
> local bike co-op. I have been struggling to fulfill my desire to tinker 
> with my own bikes, so it is awesome to put my time toward my community and 
> help others fall in love with bicycles in the process. 
>
> All this to say, I stumbled across Rivendell during my search for 
> alternative handlebars, and I was quickly drawn into the standards of 
> optimism, utility, and beauty that you, or we (please interject if I 
> missense the collective attitude), embrace in bicycles and the world. 
> However, there are a couple of issues I have been struggling with lately.   
>
> My first concern has to do with my own consumer habits, which I often 
> excuse as curiosity. My journey into more “serious" cycling has involved a 
> number of significant purchases. I don’t see an end in sight because there 
> are so many neat things to try. Albatross and Towel Rack bars have been 
> calling my name lately (I can’t decide which one to try because their 
> suggested stem lengths are inversely proportionate). Don’t get me started 
> on all of the bags and tires, bits and bobs. Will it ever end?
>
> The other issue is less immediate, at least in a physical sense. I’m 
> relatively young. I just turned 20. If I lean into the unracer's mindset 
> now, will I miss out on something? Did I skip my formative bicycle 
> experiences and arrive at the ultimate form decades too early? Will I watch 
> my athleticism and socially demanded competitive spirit slip away?
>
> Anyway, enough about me. What do you think?
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Brother “the Instagram algorithm made me fall in love with bikes” Bunny
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[RBW] continuing to ride desire

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I ride my Atlantis MIT from March going forward until the ice and snow 
fall.  I have lost the enthusiasm for studded tire riding in the cold.  I 
like to ride trails primarily.  Weather here in LaCrosse, WI has turned 
nasty and I am missing riding.  I've got the time to venture somewhere warm 
where there is abundant trail riding and am asking the group for 
suggestions.  Thanks in advance.  I may not go anywhere, given COVID, but I 
can always dream.  Tim Petersen.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Great Blue Herons

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I bike almost exclusively along the wetlands of the Mississippi near 
Lacrosse wisconsin.  I see lots of big birds,  My first impression with the 
quick glance of Patrick's photo was sandhill cranes.  these cranes are very 
inspiring to see and I am saddened to learn they are hunted in texas. 
 typical.  tim petersen

On Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 11:53:59 AM UTC-6 Patrick Moore wrote:

> The birds I saw look like this one, certainly they were tall enough to 
> match the description in Wikipedia for the heron. Again, sorry for the bad 
> photo.
>
> On Mon, Nov 22, 2021 at 3:51 PM Andy Williams  wrote:
>
>> Oops.  My apologies.  Let's try this...
>> ..[image: Screen Shot 2021-11-22 at 2.50.06 PM.png]
>>
>> On Sunday, November 21, 2021 at 11:57:20 AM UTC-8 Patrick Moore wrote:
>>
>>> Andy: I'd like to see your photo but the account seems private.
>>>
>>> On Sun, Nov 21, 2021 at 11:22 AM Andy Williams  
>>> wrote:
>>>
 This is a Great Blue Heron.   
 https://www.instagram.com/p/CIBsq9bgWXH7BolozaUc3pKD8yzye_9XVzBmM00/

 See them all the time up here in Seattle

 On Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 5:57:01 PM UTC-8 Patrick Moore wrote:

> I know as much about birds as about cameras, so you may be right. I 
> googled herons albuquerque bosque and great blue herons came up and 
> looked 
> like those in the photo, but what do I know.
>
> I just googled both and they both look the same to me.
>
> Rio Grande bosque, Albuquerque, NM.
>
> On Sat, Nov 20, 2021 at 4:52 PM twowheeledtexan  
> wrote:
>
>> Those aren’t herons, look like sandhill cranes. If you’re referencing 
>> acequias and the Rio Grande you’re possibly in Texas? If so Texas has a 
>> hunting season for them and they’re referred to as “pork chops in the 
>> sky”. 
>>  
>> On Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 5:27:56 PM UTC-6 Patrick Moore 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Taken *in* someone's backyard. I was "by" but the herons were "in."
>>>
>>> On Sat, Nov 20, 2021 at 4:26 PM Patrick Moore  
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Taken by someone's backyard during a very pleasant fall meander 
 along our acequia trails. The third heron was camera shy and refused 
 to 
 cooperate.

 We've got bird sanctuaries and wetlands (yes, desert but this is 
 near the Rio Grande) in my area, and I often startle herons from the 
 ditches as I ride by. They gather in flocks in fields, but I saw only 
 3 
 together this afternoon, though they've been in the air along with the 
 geese.

 No Riv photo because I rode the Monocog.

 I thought that this was worth posting despite the obligatory poor 
 quality, which my fault and not that of the iPhone camera (tho' it's 
 just a 
 6S).

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[RBW] Re: And the winner of best handlebar is....

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I find the albatross bar to be very comfortable, partly because of the 
greater rise than say, the billie.  I notice there is a 4 degree difference 
in sweep between those 2 bars.  Is that a substantial difference?  and if 
so, how?  I've not tried the billie so I'm curious if anyone has directly 
compared the 2 bars.

On Monday, October 4, 2021 at 7:47:03 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:

> That's the good stuff, Johnny! My tender wrists love Ergons, and my 
> expensive phone loves not being shaken to death by cheap phone mounts 
> anymore. 
>
>
>
> On Monday, October 4, 2021 at 5:36:22 PM UTC-7 Johnny Alien wrote:
>
>> In addition, LOVE ergon grips and quad lock phone mounts!
>>
>> On Monday, October 4, 2021 at 8:35:37 PM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote:
>>
>>> @Eric the Velo Orange skewers are really nice.  Will the Shimano style 
>>> clamp a little better? Probablybut these do a really nice job, look 
>>> great and are light.
>>>
>>> @Michael if I am going with drops I am for sure going with the Noodle. 
>>> That is actually what I had on the Saluki before the Albastache. 
>>>
>>> @Joe Billie's are a very close second and what I currently have on my 
>>> Gallop prototype.  A marked improvement over the Albatross in my opinion. I 
>>> haven't tried the choco bars yet and I do want to do that.
>>>
>>> On Monday, October 4, 2021 at 8:08:24 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:
>>>
 Billie Bars for the win! 

 #teambillie

 On Monday, October 4, 2021 at 4:49:18 PM UTC-7 mrb wrote:

> The 'stache is nice but NOODLE IS BEST!
>
> #teamnoodle
>
> On Monday, October 4, 2021 at 7:34:33 PM UTC-4 Berkeleyan wrote:
>
>> Agree. I have Albastache bars on my new Riv-ish Custom, and they're 
>> really good. I had Moustache bars and then Noodles on my actual Riv 
>> custom 
>> over the past 22 years, and think these are the right bars for at least 
>> the 
>> next decade. 
>>
>> - Andrew, Berkeley
>>
>> https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-kTnjBCS/0/L/i-kTnjBCS-L.jpg
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Re: [RBW] Leah’s Rivendell Raspberry Platypus

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It's been said already a hundred times I know; but what a beautiful bike. 
 Just outstanding.  For your sake, please steel yourself to that inevitable 
first ding or scratch.  It will happen.  So ride lots and enjoy this 
beautiful and well designed bike.  Beausage baby!

On Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 2:23:08 AM UTC-6 Joe Bernard wrote:

> I have a new thing to notice now that I think I've recovered from all the 
> custom color touches and can pay attention to the bike as a new Riv model: 
> I really like the 700c wheels on the 55cm Platypus. I don't wish it 
> enough to feel disappointment in my 54.3cm 650b custom low-stepper  - it's 
> a spectacular bicycle I'll always love - but I kinda wish I had gone with 
> the big wheels. They're huge and look really graceful on Leah's bike, Grant 
> really nailed this one 
>
> Joe Bernard 
>
> On Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 12:20:58 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding 
> Ding! wrote:
>
>> I’m stepping away from the hand-wringing this thread has become and 
>> instead am posting a photo of my two Rivendells. I picked up the pair at 
>> the LBS yesterday and I felt the happiness brim over the edge of my heart 
>> when I saw them. It’s the first time they’ve been together, as they’ve both 
>> been in the shop opposite of each other until today. I brought the Platypus 
>> with me for one final adjustment (they had my left shifter pointing 
>> vertically at the ground and I had to let go of the bar and wrench the 
>> shifter into compliance; now it’s a proper thumbie as Riv intended) so I 
>> got to see the pair of them on my rack. 
>>
>> Of course it’s much too windy to ride them today (biking in wind is a 
>> punishment, if you ask me), but I can look at them, and that’s not nothing.
>>
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
>>
>> On Dec 2, 2020, at 12:08 PM, masmojo  wrote:
>>
>> I think the polishing on the rims is AFTER the anodizing, to clean up 
>> the braking surface, overall that doesn't sound unreasonable for the extra 
>> charge, it's the base rim charge which seems sorta steep, but I guess they 
>> can get it. Rim brake rims are getting harder to come by especially in 
>> 650B, tubeless 650B rim brake rims are even harder to find, especially in 
>> wider widths.  All in a Good Rim brake rim is gonna be 100 bucks a piece 
>> these days; by contrast I've gotten Carbon Fiber Disc Brake rims for that 
>> or very close to it. As time goes by these Retro builds are getting harder 
>> and more expensive to pull off. I've got a box with 20 threadless stems in 
>> it, but only 2 or 3 quill stems.
>>
>>
>> Yes Leah, I prefer a rear rack too, but as hard as it is to pop my wheel 
>> over an obstacle it's a lot easier on the cargo.  With a rear rack every 
>> time you hit the smallest bump the contents on the back go flying I've lost 
>> so many things that way.even with the bag zipped closed things will find 
>> their way out of the smallest opening.  I rode a rear rack for 20 years on 
>> the back of my XO-1; when I sold it to the new owner he expressed his 
>> desire to take it off and though he finally did, he confessed it was just 
>> about perfect on that bike. But a Portuer rack on the front IS rather 
>> *nice* and possibly a bit more versatile.  Great for basket mounting and 
>> a nice wide platform for carrying stuff.  The main draw back is getting 
>> over the aforementioned obstacles and front wheel flop, but Hey nothing is 
>> perfect!  I have the Rawland Demi-porter on my Rawland. (nice huh?) and a 
>> SOMA on my VO Polyvalent and they are both great. now, many people they 
>> basically use the rear rack as sort of a Seat bag support; OK 
>> understandable, especially if you put heavy stuff in there, but, you could 
>> easily go with a different style of rack entirely, especially if you are 
>> just putting light stuff in there. I think it's the Nitto R-10(?) that has 
>> adjustable side struts that I've seen people run to different (higher) 
>> mounts on the frame back, which is a good compromise. 
>>
>> I've been riding anodized components for almost 40 years and true they *can 
>> fade & do fade*, but it's mostly a problem for bikes left outdoors in 
>> the sun & rain.  Wouldn't last long locked to a pole in NYC, but then your 
>> bike wouldn't be there long enough to worry about it.  If you are worried 
>> about it, I would suggest compensating, by going with a darker color. I 
>> have a bunch of HOT Pink Nipples (get your mind out of the gutter! (*for 
>> spokes*)) and I am sure with time they will fade to a nice rosey pink 
>> color! On a bike that's always stored indoors in a fairly temperature 
>> controlled environment it shouldn't be an issue really. 
>>  
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[RBW] Re: 2020 miles in 2020

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Great initial post with encouraging and positive responses.  Some things 
are still right with this world.  
I had total knee replacement surgery this year, June 8.  Bicycling put me 
in the best position possible prior to surgery and has been the best 
exercise possible post surgery.  It's amazing how quickly muscles atrophy 
with surgery and inactivity at age 64.  
I'm blessed to live near some very nice, scenic, flat trails (hill climbing 
is difficult in the early stages of recovery) along the Mississippi River 
near LaCrosse, Wisconsin.  20 to 50 mile days, mostly flat is great 
exercise and an opportunity for meditative thoughts.  I'm pleased to be 
approaching 3000 miles this year myself.  
I ride an MIT Atlantis.  Albatross bars.  650bx47 wheels.  Easily the most 
comfortable bike I've ridden. 
I want to say that I really appreciate this particular bicycle community. 
 I gain a lot from reading this blog.  Thank you.

Tim 

On Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 5:53:15 AM UTC-5 ascpgh wrote:

> Leah, Your example is awesome. It's hard to keep a healthy perspective on 
> things in a world overflowing with ways and media intent on overflowing us 
> with absoluteness, epic-ness and utmost-ness. No one seems to be able to 
> recognize achievement less than winning the TdF, summiting Everest or 
> graduating with a bachelors and masters in three years. The absence of 
> humility and empathy in pursuit of recognition for some parameter of their 
> life makes most of that stuff unreadable. Your pursuit and achievement is a 
> humbling and awesome thing! 
>
> Life's barriers and challenges are real and have scale to each person and 
> surpassing them is an epic accomplishment of which we don't have enough 
> examples that are recognized. Probably because so many folks sit on the 
> couch scrolling through FB, IG posts and texts rather than actually doing 
> anything. I applaud your taking the multiple leaps necessary and doing 
> something you chose!
>
> Andy Cheatham
> Pittsburgh
> On Sunday, October 11, 2020 at 4:01:39 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
> wrote:
>
>> At the beginning of 2020 (back when we were so naive and hopeful) I set 
>> an ambitious goal for myself: 2,020 miles in 2020. This may seem small to 
>> some of you, but I live out in suburbia, surrounded by punishing 
>> hills/mountains, and there are few places to go out here. Most trips 
>> require a car. The one bike commute that gave me 4 miles/day was to the 
>> boys’ school, but by March, that was gone - replaced by virtual school. 
>>
>> Having everyone at home all the time was a blessing and a challenge. I 
>> started going out in the evenings, looking for places to go by bike to 
>> clear my mind and wear out my body. I rode down the mountain and began 
>> exploring the development there. They had thoughtfully put in bike lanes 
>> and a blacktop bike path, and I discovered that I could make a 10.1 mile 
>> loop, start to finish. The thing was, I only had my stock Clementine - the 
>> 2019, super-long model, set up to be a school commuter. Beautiful and 
>> capable, but heavy. I ordered a new wheelset and dyno lighting from Analog, 
>> and that really changed the game for me. Lightened up (in weight and 
>> lumens!), I could venture further from home, regardless of elevation or 
>> sunlight. I began to rack up miles. 
>>
>> I pedaled through a global pandemic. I pedaled through triple digit heat. 
>> I pedaled through the entire Hamilton soundtrack, memorizing it. I pedaled 
>> through wildfire smoke and record-breaking temps. I pedaled through rain. 
>> And wind. When a pulmonary embolism robbed me of my young, handsome, 
>> healthy dad in July, I pedaled (sometimes sobbing) through that, too. I 
>> pedaled in Minnesota humidity with my basket full of stuffed animals, my 
>> tiny niece shadowing me on her little bike. I pedaled through springtime, 
>> when entire trees exploded in blooms, and I will pedal through fall when 
>> the leaves are a riot of color. On October 9th, I hit my mileage goal. 
>>
>> 2,020 miles in 2020. 
>>
>> I’m going to keep pedaling, but I may finish out the year on a raspberry 
>> Platypus, depending on when the wheelset gets here. Until then, I’ll keep 
>> using this Clem, stout and dressed as a commuter, as an exercise bike. 
>> Don’t let anyone tell you you can’t - you can, and you’ll have muscles, to 
>> boot.
>>
>> Leah
>>
>>
>>

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

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At age 64 I find that bicycling is too much fun to stop so I am careful, 
defensive, establish eye contact with drivers, wave at drivers, thank 
drivers for being safe, wear a helmet, ride with a bright headlight, avoid 
riding on roads without a wide shoulder and ride trails as much as I can.  
So far, so good.  But I understand your sense of trepidation and hope you 
can find an outlet for exercise that you enjoy.

On Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 6:34:28 PM UTC-6, PG wrote:
>
> I'm turning 67 in a week, and haven't ridden in a couple of months. The 
> last time out, a woman blew a stop sign at an intersection -- presumably 
> while texting, base on her body language -- and if I'd been 100 feet closer 
> to the intersection, I would have been creamed. I shook for a couple of 
> days afterwards, and haven't been motivated to go out since. As with most 
> of us, this isn't an isolated incident.
>
> My instinct is to quit riding. A couple things are behind that. Because of 
> my age, my reflexes, depth perception, and general eyesight are in decline. 
>
> I only ride on the road, as mountain and trail riding don't appeal to me. 
> I guess I could start spinning at home to keep my fitness level up. 
>
> I know the odds are that I will be fine, but even a minor accident would 
> take months to recover from. A major accident could result in permanent 
> damage.
>
> Am I overreacting? It's been several months and I've had no urge to ride 
> again.
>
>
> Paul
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[RBW] Re: Just Test Ride

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I'm always amazed by the wide range of PBHs riding particular frame sizes. 
 For example, I ride a 56 MIT Atlantis with a PBH of 82.5 and a total 
height of 181.4 cm with Albatross bars and 650B wheels.  The bike fits me 
very well.  How does the same frame fit me and you at the same time?

On Friday, January 24, 2020 at 4:06:30 PM UTC-6, Mike Packard wrote:
>
> Howdy
>
> SO back in 2015-ish, I discovered Rivendell and became fascinated with the 
> pictures and writings and everything, but never actually met one in person. 
> I really wanted one, but was reluctant to order some expensive bike 
> sight-unseen. In 2016 I made it to A1 Cyclery (now Psychic Derailleur) in 
> Indy. It was the first time I got to actually ride different models in 
> person and nerd out on all the little details I'd been reading about for a 
> year. I was quite enamored of Chris' Homer. When I rode that bike--only 
> inside the shop as it was nasty outside--I got a big stupid smile on my 
> face and thought OH I GET IT NOW. I bought a 52 Clem H. 
>
> ANYWAY, if you're like me and have read all about Rivbikes and want to get 
> one but haven't had the chance to ride one and are near Austin TX, send me 
> a DM and you can try one or more of mine. 
>
> OR if enough people are interested maybe we could have some kind of RBW 
> meetup derby.
>
> I somewhat-unintentionally now have 4 Rivs in various configurations, all 
> of which more-or-less fit my 87 PBH.
>
> - 61 Waterford Homer with albatross bars
> - 59 Clem L with bosco bars
> - 57 Roadini with noodle bars
> - 56 MIT Atlantis with bullmoose bars
>
> Mike 
> Austin TX
>

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[RBW] Re: Ride report: Latvia, Estonia, Finland

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amusing ride report.  any photos to post?

On Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 10:07:17 PM UTC-6, Michael Morrissey wrote:
>
> Hi Riv-listers,
>
> This summer I took the best bicycle ride I have ever been on in my life. 
> In the last few years, I’ve made an effort to go on better vacations. Two 
> summers ago I bought a BMW GS and rode from NYC to Yellowstone and back. 
> The BMW GS has the best reputation as a travel bike, so I wanted to try 
> one. It was great, but I decided I wanted to do things a little differently 
> on the next trip. Instead of an expensive dream bike with all the farkles, 
> I decided to just get a whatever bike. One of my best friends moved to 
> Finland, and has invited me there for years, so I finally took him up on 
> it. He told me I should do a longer trip and check out some of the 
> neighboring countries, so I decided to fly into Riga, Latvia and travel to 
> Helsinki. The second I booked the trip, I started thinking “hmmm… this 
> should be a bike trip.” I thought about bringing my Rivendell, but I didn’t 
> want to risk having it stolen. It’s only 200 or so miles from Riga to 
> Helsinki, so I figured I could do it on any old bike. I emailed a bunch of 
> shops in Riga and one responded. I told them I wanted to buy a bike for 100 
> to 400 euros, and they said sure no problem, they’d hook me up for 100 
> euros with one of their old rental fleet. 
>
> I packed my bags. I brought 2 ortlieb bags, my favorite hoodie, a Brooks 
> Cambium saddle, Adidas sneakers, 1 pair of shorts, 1 pair of pants, my Giro 
> helmet, and my camera. Here’s what I didn’t bring: a sleeping bag, a tent, 
> bicycle-specific clothing, any food, a water bottle, tools, a camp stove. I 
> wanted to travel as light as possible and maybe even blend in.
>
> I got to Riga and was so excited that I could barely sleep. Also my airbnb 
> wasn’t really someone’s home, it was more of a college dorm. College kids 
> were in it, coming home at all hours. I went to the bicycle shop as soon as 
> I could. I paid 100 euros and bought the bike!
>
> They sold me an older Gazelle bicycle. It wasn’t a Rivendell - it was 
> aluminum - but it would do! It had Shimano Alivio components, 700x35 or 38 
> tires, V brakes, no fenders. It rode just fine. It even had a back rack for 
> my Ortlieb bags! I had them change the seat to my Brooks, added a 
> Rivendell-spec safety triangle, and I took off. I rode all around Riga. I 
> went to the Vespa shop, the art museum, up the Radisson building for the 
> best view of the city. It was great. I spent another day there seeing 
> everything. Then, I took off.
>
> I was so excited to ride on that first day that I woke up at 5 in the 
> morning. When I travel, my official philosophy is 
> “freestyling/freewheeling” which is a joke of mine - that I didn’t even 
> decide on what to call the not-planning-ahead. It’s not all improvisation - 
> I do browse the website Atlas Obscura. The streets seemed dead in the 
> morning. Traffic was so much lighter than what I’m used to commuting to 
> work in New York City. I went to the Bicycle Museum in Saulkrasti. It was 
> my goal to get there before it closed for the day, but I crushed the riding 
> and got there before it opened. You Rivendell fans would love it. It was 
> just the garage in the backyard of someone’s house. They collected bicycles 
> from Latvia only. They had all sorts of cool bicycles and interesting 
> parts. There was a full-suspension wooden bike made by an engineer in the 
> 1930s that looked like a 1990s mountain bike. It was great. Even their 
> collection of head-badges was amazing. I looked at everything and left to 
> keep riding. I ended up just riding and riding that day. My navigation was 
> just hotels that I had started on Google Maps. I hadn’t realized camping is 
> actually really popular there. I marked a campground called “Kemping 
> Klintas” and aimed there. I got there around 4 PM, really tired. My legs 
> were mushy and I had done around 50 miles from Riga. I felt so tired that I 
> thought someone else was going to have to lift me off of my bicycle. The 
> last 3 miles were on dirt washboard roads to the campground. 
>
> When I arrived at the campground, they told me they just had tent camping, 
> and all their cabins were full. I told them I didn’t have a tent - was 
> there any place I could stay? It was just me and my bike. They made me a 
> deal that I could stay in their sauna! They had a sauna shaped like a boat 
> that overlooked the Baltic sea. They gave me a blanket and a camping 
> mattress, and charged me 15 euros. I didn’t bring any food, but they had a 
> restaurant. I was worried I wasn’t going to find much vegetarian food and 
> I’d be subsisting on cashews and apricots, but I got a huge plate of 
> roasted veggies and quinoa that looked more like a “vegetarian option” at a 
> wedding. It was great.
>
> The next morning, I woke up chilly. Ironically, the sauna was cold. It was 
> overcast, and 

[RBW] Re: briar tires

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I tried Gravel Kings for my MIT Atlantis. Didn't like how they handled 
loose gravel.  I am pleased with a tire made WTB.com.  Check out their 
website.  
Tim Petersen

On Sunday, November 10, 2019 at 2:42:25 PM UTC-6, Tom Horton wrote:
>
> some advice please. I'm outfitting an MIT atlantis 62 for riding forest 
> roads and trails  where I live on the eastern shore of maryland. not real 
> rough riding, though sandy in patches, BUT we have an eastern native 
> species, greenbriar (smilax), which is not goathead level in its ability to 
> flat tires, but still a tough customer.
>
> I'd prefer to go the tough tire route vs slime or other sealant in the 
> tubes. the schwalbe marathon plus is one way, but mighty heavy and not 
> quite as wide as I'd prefer. schwalbe makes a smart sam with something 
> called double defense, nylon/kevlar belt, that looks pretty good and I 
> think their 2.25 inch would fit the atlantis without fenders.
>
> anyone have experience with those tires, or others? and I often ride 
> pavement to get to the trails.
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Quickie Velogical Review

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I put a velogical on my Sam Hillborne for reason of preserving the wheel 
set and the occasional need for night time lights.  Glad I did that but my 
experience is some dimming of lights on inclines and some slippage in wet 
conditions.  No noticeable drag.  Overall the Velogical is an elegant 
example of German engineering.  I opted to void the warranty on the above 
mentioned lights but no concerns.  Tim

On Monday, June 22, 2015 at 10:34:41 AM UTC-5, Matthew J wrote:
>
> Finally have my new commuter up and running.  Took it on some shake down 
> rides over the weekend and rode to work this a.m.
>
> Frame and front rack are custom.  Some on the RBW group may be interested 
> in the Velogical dynamo I am using to power the head lights and tail lights.
>
> The new frame has a dynamo braze on but you can buy the Velogical with 
> bolt on mounts.  As this builder picture 
>  shows, the 
> Velogical tucks neatly under the Honjo H-35 fenders.  There is a simple 
> wire lever that either locks the dynamo on to the wheel or off. 
>
> Lights are Lumotec EYC and Secula - you can see the latter in the linked 
> picture.  Velogical instantly powered both.  Even at low speed the lighting 
> is as bright as I could ever need in the city.  Engaged it makes a little 
> noise - not enough to annoy me - coasting the TT White Industry freewheel 
> is louder  I imagine there has to be drag, but nothing I notice.  It has 
> been pretty wet here in Chicago the last few days (weeks really).  I 
> deliberately rode through puddles.  Velogical did not seem to slip any.  I 
> hope to take the bike on some short tours away from city lights soon. 
>  Frankly the lighting appears bright enough that I do not expect any 
> problems.
>
> I have a SON hub on my tour bike and had one on my previous commuter. 
>  They are definitely great power generators.  Velogical is somewhat less 
> expensive, lighter, and allows use of whatever front hub you want.  Time 
> will tell whether these little dynamos are durable.  At this point it 
> definitely appears to be a viable alternative to generator hubs for some 
> uses.
>

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[RBW] Re: short note of gratitude

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Paul, I agree!  I just bought my second bike from Rivendell:  an MIT 
Atlantis and a Rich-built wheel set to boot.  First rate customer service 
on the phone and my packages arrived impeccably packaged.  As an aside; the 
Atlantis with a 650b wheel delivers quite impressive handling.  I'm very 
happy.  Tim

On Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at 8:26:10 AM UTC-5, Paul Richardson wrote:
>
> i'm well aware that i'm preaching to the converted, but i just ordered my 
> new wheelset from walnut creek and had, top to bottom, one of the most 
> pleasurable customer experiences of my life.  the details don't even 
> matter, it was nothing out of the ordinary or particularly profound, just 
> pleasant folks doing a good job.  i told my wife about it last night but 
> woke up this morning still feeling grateful and figured i'd let some of it 
> out here.  looking forward to many more years rollin' 'round on some built 
> by riches.  
>
> have a good day everybody.
>
> paul
> takoma park, md.
>

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[RBW] Re: Grant could have designed the Madone

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Thanks for posting that article.  tim

On Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 3:21:52 AM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
> Up very late or else very early, stumbled across this from a 2013 post by 
> Gary Boulanger:
>
> *I once came across two letters from the presidents of Specialized and 
> Trek, dated late 1994, letting Petersen know how much they admired his work 
> at Bridgestone, and that he was welcome to work for their companies; all he 
> had to do was name his salary and pick a title. He chose to launch 
> Rivendell, and begin his long, happy journey upstream.*
>
>
> https://www.bikemag.com/pavedmag/5-reasons-why-hes-grant-petersen-and-youre-not/
>
> I'm glad he started Rivendell.
>
> -- 
>
>
>
>
> **
>
>
>
>
>
> *Still 'round the corner there may waitA new road or a secret gate,And 
> though we pass them by today,Tomorrow we may come this wayAnd take the 
> hidden paths that runTowards the Moon or to the Sun.*
> --- J.R.R. Tolkien
> ---
> Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews
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>
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[RBW] Re: Coffee grinders -- I **know** that this is NOT off topic!

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I second the Zassenhaus recommendation.  It should last longer than you 
which is quite a concept.  Tim

On Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 11:15:30 PM UTC-5, Ray Varella wrote:
>
> I use a vintage hand crank Zassenhaus. 
> I’ve used it daily for close to 15 years and it was probably 30 years old 
> when I bought it. 
>
> For comparison I also have an Olympia burr grinder which is a scaled down 
> commercial quality grinder. 
>
> I can give a dozen reasons to choose a manual grinder. 
>
> If you drink a lot of espresso it might be worth having a nice electric 
> grinder and if you have issues using both hands to stabilize and grind with 
> a manual grinder, you may also benefit from an electric grinder. 
>
> I’ll avoid the whole freezing beans issue. 
> I own a commercial coffee roaster and I’m wyyy into the “only drink 
> freshly roasted coffee” 
>
> Ray

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[RBW] Re: Bikepacking the Smokey Mountains of the Colorado Rockies

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I am consistently amazed by your documented rides Patrick.  You seem to 
have a very understanding wife.  Lucky man that you are.

On Sunday, June 10, 2018 at 6:40:59 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> In which I ride through nearly every ecosystem Colorado has, wonder if I’m 
> in the Smokey Mountains instead, encounter deer, bear, wild ass, pronghorn 
> antelope, heard elk, and if my cloths got dirty I had plenty of washboard 
> to scrub them clean. Grin.
> https://thegrid.ai/withabandon/fixed-gear-bikepacking-the-colorado-rockies
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
>
> www.CredoFamily.org
> www.MindYourHeadCoop.org
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[RBW] Re: Hidden Gift of Riding a Bike

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Saint Patrick.

On Monday, May 28, 2018 at 7:11:50 AM UTC-5, Rusty Click wrote:
>
> Thank you Patrick, for a Memorial Day morning reminder that there is good 
> in the hearts of men! 
>
> On Sunday, May 27, 2018 at 5:27:17 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>>
>> Grant and a few others have mentioned the challenge of helping people who 
>> are homeless, who we as bike riders see and encounter more than others 
>> because we are in the out of the way places. I encounter it now and again, 
>> increasingly in the last two years. Clearly the current answers for 
>> addressing the root causes are not working, but that is not the point of 
>> this. Helping the immediate need is. 
>>
>> On today’s ride I saw a man in a sleeping bag under a tree off to the 
>> side of the trail. No matter the whys and wherefores, a real person in real 
>> need. As he was asleep, I rode on, and kept an eye out for him on my 
>> return. Not carrying food or money, and could only offer him water, and he 
>> was bone dry, so small as it was it was something. I returned later with a 
>> lunch and a coat, but he had moved on. 
>>
>> I have now started carrying gourp to give out, and extra water, etc. No 
>> easy answers, but it is easy to see myself in that position were it not for 
>> the love of family helping me so much with my bludgeoned brain and the 
>> insurance I am blessed to have (brain injury is a hidden factor in many 
>> people who are homeless, often misdiagnosed as mental illness), and is one 
>> of the reasons helping is so very challenging — brain injury defies most 
>> people’s understanding of what help is needed and is different for every 
>> person). 
>>
>> With abandon, 
>> Patrick 
>>
>> www.CredoFamily.org 
>> www.MindYourHeadCoop.org
>
>

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[RBW] Re: S9O

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Great story and pictures.  You are one tough hombre Patrick.  The dry 
conditions are concerning though aren't they.  Tim Petersen, SE Minnesota, 
along the mighty Mississippi.

On Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 8:35:02 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> In which a sub 72 hour outting becomes 9. Och! The best laid plans o mice 
> and men! Of course, the usual vernacular is S24O, meaning sub 24 hour 
> outing. This was intended to be a 48-72 hour outing. Grin.
>
> https://thegrid.ai/withabandon/s9o
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
>
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> www.MindYourHeadCoop.org
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[RBW] Re: Did you stop using Compass tires?

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I had a set of compass on my commuter Sam Hilborne but too many flats so 
went back to the long wearing Vittoria Randonneur tire.  Still have a set 
of compass tires on my road bike.  They handle and roll very well and flats 
haven't been an issue.

On Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 4:55:42 PM UTC-6, lum gim fong wrote:
>
> Why?
> What did you start using?
>

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[RBW] Re: How do you guys do it, buying a bike sight unseen

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Experimental purchases, then discarding some of those purchases is 
relatively more economical and best done with bicycles rather than cars or 
motorcycles.
tim
On Thursday, August 10, 2017 at 10:52:07 PM UTC-5, Bill M. wrote:
>
> All I can say is, you do your diligence, take your best educated shot at a 
> bike that will work, and accept that if it doesn't work out you will either 
> have to live with it or sell it along and take some financial loss.  I 
> think of it as the fee for the education I've gotten by riding the bike - 
> if I didn't like it, I have at least learned why and won't buy that again.
>
> Bill
> Stockton, CA
>
> On Thursday, August 10, 2017 at 2:08:54 PM UTC-7, Daniel D. wrote:
>>
>> I hopped right on the Roadini.  Since it's a pre-order with a wait, a 
>> tinge of worry has creeped in. I've never bought a bike before taking a 
>> spin on it let alone not being able to touch it or a pre-order.  Will I 
>> like it, will parts selection be a pain in the butt, what if it rides like 
>> my drop bar touring bike, look at that shiny titanium thing over 
>> thereblah blah blah
>>
>> Should've grabbed that $1600 minty choco-bar orange Sam...nah I wanted 
>> something roadieish
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: Roast your own coffee?

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brewing correctly is the next thing after roasting...I brew low tech: 
 boiling water over freshly burr-ground coffee, stir to mix well, cover for 
4 minutes with a towel to keep the temp as close to 200 degrees as 
possible, then filter into chem ex or similar vessel.  I don't use paper 
filters but reusable stainless steel or other.  Great coffee if the bean is 
of good quality.  I've used Sweet Marias and have now switched to Burmans 
out of Madison, WI since it's closer to me and they have the same attitudes 
about fair treatment of farmers who produce quality.  Tim.

On Friday, August 4, 2017 at 6:42:47 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> Beans arrived from Sweet Maria's today and roasting began as the UPS truck 
> was turning around (entertaining to watch when we get a new driver! Today 
> was our usual guy though. Shrug. Grin.). We've roasted 3 batches so far (we 
> got three types of beans) in our sauce pan with a flat-edged spoon to stir. 
> Wow! What a difference! And that's without letting the poor beans rest 
> overnight. It will be fun to see how they age over the next few days.
>
> I don't know if it is because we're at altitude or what, but there was 
> zero pause (and quite likely overlap) between 1st and 2nd crack. Some 
> cracks were still the louder, sharper cracks as others were softer and more 
> like popcorn. Any ideas why? This was the third batch (first two I only 
> took part way through 1st crack) and had 2 cups of beans (about 2/3 pound) 
> in a large saucepan with thick bottom.
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
>
> On Sunday, July 30, 2017 at 5:28:13 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>>
>> I’ve toyed with the idea of roasting my own coffee. Then Kellie goes and 
>> mentions Sweet Maria’s and I find this:
>>
>> https://www.sweetmarias.com/product/heavy-gauge-stovetop-popper-with-ss-base
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: Pedaling the upper Mississippi

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You had a grand adventure but just scratched the surface.  I live and ride 
around La Crescent which you passed through.  It's outstanding countryside 
for bicycling.  Tim Petersen.

On Monday, July 10, 2017 at 1:57:05 PM UTC-5, Marc Irwin wrote:
>
> I thought some of you might enjoy this trip I just completed. 
> 
>

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[RBW] Re: You meet the nicest people on a Rivendell, even if ....

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I live along the Mississippi River near LaCrosse, Wisconsin.  This past 
weekend I happened to be riding my orange Sammy when I stopped at the 
trailhead to the Sparta Elroy Bike trail near La Crosse.  I came to a 
sudden stop in front of about 9 guys resting in the shade, one of whom said 
immediately (referring to me) "well he'll fit right in".  Then I started 
looking at their bikes: all wide tired, loaded down for touring, fenders, 
steel, lugs, etc.  There was a nice Sam Hillborne and Atlantis in the lot 
of them.  We had the best conversation talking bikes.  What fun.  I felt a 
real kinship.  I learned the boys were riding from Dubuque, Iowa to (I 
don't know where they were eventually headed) along the Mississippi River 
Trail.  I wish i'd gotten a name or 2.  I encouraged them to post their 
ride on this blog.  Hope they do.  I would say we all have a debt of 
gratitude to Grant Petersen.  
Tim Petersen (no relation)

On Saturday, July 8, 2017 at 8:22:33 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
> ... [even if] you are pushing it through the Saturday afternoon crowd in 
> the narrow aisles of a discount Trader Joe's/Whole Foods clone (Sprout's; 
> formerly Sunflower, until the owner of the latter got nailed for 
> naughtiness of some sort). 
>
> I was pushing the '03 through the crowded aisles of Sprouts Corrales this 
> early afternoon; old ladies looks askance as if I'm dangerous; young 
> matrons sniff and shove past; you are buttonholed everlastingly by the odd 
> old codger.* But I had leaned the bike against the cheese island, for 
> forays to the west end of the bulk aisle and north to the sodium nitrate 
> (sausage and so forth) case, and west and south to the drinks section. 
> ("Drinks" -- wine, beer, spirits -- the fizzy rotgot is far to the east.)
>
> I came back to home base and a young 40-something with potbelly was 
> staring pensively at the Riv. He saw me and asked, "Is that a Raleigh"? I 
> said, "No" and explained about small northern CA builder, had several 
> customs, blah blah blah, and he replied, "I thinks bikes are just so 
> beautiful." At which point I launched into my screed about how sure, the 
> lugs are nice, and man, you should have seen the original $800 (?) paint 
> job before Dave and Chauncey altered the frame and I had it powdercoated; 
> and that the signature Riv feature is the fit, handling, ride.
>
> And that's not all! Down by the dairy case, a youngster, red headed lad 
> all of 11 or 12, piped up and said, "Neat bike!"
>
> Bah! to all you frightened old ladies and hard faced soccer moms!**
>
> * Tho' I've had some very interesting conversations when buttonholed by 
> old has-beens -- stock car racers, spies, fantasists ...
>
> **I generally lock it outside at busy times, but I had forgotten the lock. 
> I do conscientiously defer to the old beldames (despite a tendency 
> adequately described my my brother's retort to an old lady in line at the 
> checkout, way back when and far far away, when she was being rude: "Just 
> because you're old doesn't mean you have to be nasty".)
>
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[RBW] Re: Bike destinations in Japan and Amsterdam

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We spent 5 nights in Amsterdam last Fall.  Total bike consciousness!  We 
loved sitting outside cafes near busy intersections to watch how the 
pedestrians, bikes, scooters and occasional vehicles negotiated the chaos. 
 Somehow it all works.
There are multiple shops to rent bicycles so find one in your neighborhood 
in Amsterdam.  Tours into the countryside might be nice; we didn't get the 
time to do that.  Get your bearings first since this city is very walkable. 
 
Frankly, as much as I love to bike, we only did that for one day.  Thievery 
is a bit of a problem in Amsterdam and I didn't want the hassle of worrying 
about my rented bike being stolen.  Plus, this amazing city is quite easy 
to negotiate by foot.
On another note.  I just finished a book titled "In the City of Bikes" by 
Pete Jordan.  A book that details the history of bicycling from the late 
1800s, through WWII to the present.  I found the book fascinating.  Mr 
Jordan exactly captured the vibe of biking in Amsterdam.
I hope to return some day to Amsterdam.
Safe travels.
Tim

On Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 11:15:59 AM UTC-5, Surlyprof wrote:
>
> My wife has re-caught the travel bug and we have someone to live in our 
> house and take care of the dogs so we're off to both Japan (Tokyo, Kyoto, 
> Kurosawa) and Amsterdam this summer.  These seemed to both be very bikeable 
> places (obviously Amsterdam) so I wanted to solicit any suggestions and 
> experiences you all may have as to how/where I might rent bikes, biking 
> travel suggestions and fun bike sights to check out (and geek out).  Jan's 
> post about C.S.Hirose looked really great although I am hesitant to bother 
> small shop craftspeople when they are working.  I've thought about taking 
> the Brompton but figured there may be easier ways to rent. 
>
> Looking forward to your suggestions.
>
> John
>

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[RBW] Re: Iron on patches

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Fabric glue should work well on a waxed canvas.

On Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 6:11:39 PM UTC-5, scott wrote:
>
> I have always stitched patches on things. I had a weird morning where I 
> ordered some patches to put on my saddlesack. Anyone ironed on a waxed bag? 
> Does it muss anything up? I should probably still put some stitches anyway, 
> correct? 

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[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborn

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I bought a Sam 6 years ago.  Having such a frame, built to make me more 
upright, able to carry medium sized loads, ride on gravel or pavement, and 
light my way through the night changed my life.  "Changed my life" is not 
an overstatement.  Another frame could have perhaps accomplished the same 
but I don't care.  The Sam is just such a pleasure to ride.  It's a good 
gift to give yourself.  Tim

On Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 6:18:50 PM UTC-6, Carla Waugh wrote:
>
> Hello Sam owners I'm thinking about purchasing a Sam for retirement partly 
> price mostly because it's a Rivendell and lugged. I have one other bike 
> it's a custom 650B and I know the Sam is a 700c. Ideas? Thoughts? Thanks

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

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About 20 miles out along the Root River valley in SE Minnesota the rain 
started and continued for some time at a heavy rate.  Tried to wait it out 
but finally said to "heck with it" (or something along those lines - haha) 
and rode home in the rain.  
Got soaked.  Stayed warm though.  Tim

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

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[RBW] Re: My custom is finished!

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A beautiful and well considered bicycle.  I am at a stage of considering a 
custom build along similar lines and your bike may serve as inspiration. 
 Tim.

On Sunday, September 4, 2016 at 8:12:55 PM UTC-5, René wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> After patiently waiting for a month for the paint to cure/harden, I 
> finally completed the build on Friday night, so I could take the bike on 
> its maiden ride on Saturday morning with my friends. The only thing that 
> was still pending, which I did today, was to tape, twine and shellac the 
> kickstand.
>
> I have to say the on its first ride, the bike beat my expectations. Yes, I 
> had gone over how I wanted it to fit and Steve Rex had taken all his 
> measurements and come up with a custom geometry that I then tweaked to get 
> the low trail amount I wanted, and I had requested all the custom touches, 
> both functional and aesthetic.
>
> I had gotten all the parts after careful consideration, as well as decided 
> to try a B17 Select again based on the reviews from members of this group 
> that stated it was quite superior to the regular ones due to its special 
> leather.
>
> I had even decided to try to go with traditional non-aero brake levers for 
> the personality and looks, and got some original NOS Dia-Compe brakes to 
> try. If I didn't like them, I'd go back to the aero levers but this was my 
> chance to try them. Even got the Dia-Compe cages from RBW that I thought 
> were more elegant than the King cages I have on the other bikes.
>
> I'm sure you want to see photos first, so here is the link to the first 
> photo: https://flic.kr/p/LFW4RL - scroll to the right for more.
>
> The quality of the ride was fantastic. I believe I ended up in a slightly 
> more aggressive position, but even more comfortable than on the Atlantis. I 
> love the brake levers and their braking with the Compass Centerpull brakes. 
> Even though I can tell they are less powerful from the hoods than the aero 
> levers, the braking feel is totally fine and I like the power and 
> modulation of those brakes.
>
> I got the special washers that Jan just released to give the brake pads 
> automatic permanent toe-in, but even so, with new brake pads and new 
> polished rims, the brakes squealed quite a bit at first. While I didn't 
> expect the intensity of the sound, what was even more astounding was the 
> quality of the sound. They sounded like the fog horn on a ship, not at all 
> the high pitch squeal I've gotten from other brakes in the past. The sound 
> progressively diminished during the ride, and towards the end I remembered 
> to throw some water on the pads which everyone says quiets them and that 
> worked. The sound is not completely gone yet, but almost. I'm going on 30 
> mile ride tomorrow in the Coyote Creek Trail and I'm sure that with a few 
> more water splashes they'll be totally quiet and I'll miss sounding like a 
> ship through the fog.
>
> I went with the 40mm wide Compass Rando bars which combined with the 35mm 
> trail was perfect. I have the 42mm wide on the Atlantis (40mm trail) but I 
> think I'll try the 40mm bars on it as well. My hands were much more 
> comfortable, and I don't know yet what the exact difference is, but I'll 
> try to assess it.
>
> I was planning on going with the brown tall Acorn Rando bag, and had 
> gotten the matching Rando and medium saddle bag, but last week I "felt" I 
> had to consider the Berthoud Rando bag as well, as it seemed it would match 
> the bike much better. Theo at Compass has always been so nice to me, that I 
> ordered the bag from them (Jan has also customized them) and it was love at 
> fit sight! (Pun intended). I was really impressed by the Berthoud bag, and 
> needless to say, it seems it was meant for my custom. So I had to decide 
> what to do with the Acorn bags and after a family demo and show, the 
> overall consensus was that I needed to put the brown one on the Atlantis as 
> it was better than the green one. My son and I had a harder time deciding, 
> but for my wife it was a no-brainier and anything that gets her "involved" 
> in my bikes is good!
>
> I've offered the bags to a friend who just got a Soma Randonneur, but if 
> he doesn't want them, I'll post them from sale here. Needless to say, they 
> in like-new condition with imperceptible wear. I've had them for a while, 
> but just put them on the Atlantis a couple of months ago.
>
> So needless to say, I'm incredibly excited and satisfied with the outcome. 
> As I ride it more and continue to lose weight and get fitter, I'm sure 
> there will be minor tweaks here and there, but for the first time, I truly 
> have everything I've wanted in a single bike. What will that mean moving 
> forward for the rest of my stable? We'll see... No matter what, I'm sure 
> I'll always have at least one Rivendell bike next to it. 
>
> René 
>

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[RBW] Re: 10-30 minute rides

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As ANT bicycles said once upon a time: "transport, not sport".  There is 
great value in riding for commutes, errands, and slow rides ridden just for 
the sake of enjoyment.  Exercise is a happy byproduct.  Tim Petersen

On Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 5:55:25 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> Grant mentioned this to me a few weeks ago and I thought I'd pass it 
> along: "A 10 to 30 minute ride is always a good idea." I really appreciated 
> this because - although I'm not trying to bust out metric centuries anymore 
> - I still have a tendency to think short rides don't count as a "real 
> ride." Of course that's silly, but apparently I needed to be reminded. 
> Today I had exactly 30 minutes available before work started, so I grabbed 
> my Bobbin mini velo (Choco-Moose bars) and hit the road. It was fabulous. 
>
> He also said, "You should never do a ride you wouldn't want to do every 
> day. Well maybe 4 times a year, 5 tops." I love that.
>
> Joe "just (a short) ride" Bernard
> Vallejo, CA.
>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Sin urrr gi Rims

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After experiencing problems with another brand on the 650b Synergy rims I 
tried the Hutchinson brand bought through Compass.  The Hutchinson mounted 
easily, roll very well, are very comfortable and I am very pleased.
Tim Petersen

On Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 5:50:20 AM UTC-5, Michael Hechmer wrote:
>
> These are not brand new tires or wheels.  I bought them with a new set of 
> wheels, if memory is good, a few years ago from someone on this list 
> (perhaps the guy who owns a shop in Minneapolis?)  and they arrived with 
> pari moto tires.  All was good.   Last year, I decided to replace the Natty 
> Bumps on Pat's Betty because they really crowded the fenders and so bought 
> two new pari-motos, putting the new ones on the front of each bike.  No 
> problem getting the tires on the rims at all, but when I took the bike out 
> on the road I got a vibration above 25mph.  Investigation and some help 
> from here turned up the nature of the diving issue.  I worked & worked at 
> it and got it fixed.  This Spring I replaced the tube to fix a slow leak 
> problem and was very careful remounting the tire.  I thought I was good 
> enough, but when I went out on the road, got the same front end noise. 
>  I've redone the job but haven't had time to road test them.  I'm feeling 
> pretty frustrated.
>
> Michael
>
> On Friday, April 29, 2016 at 11:02:35 PM UTC-4, Lungimsam wrote:
>>
>> Michael,
>>
>> The first mount on Synergies is the toughest. They seat much easier after 
>> that in my experience. No crying after the first time.
>>
>> But even with Synergies I had no problem pulling off and putting on 
>> tires. It was just the bead seating that was tough.
>> But I found that as long as they were very close, maybe only one area of 
>> bead diving a smidge under the rim edge per side, they would seat the rest 
>> of the way with a slow spin up and down the street. Flat street. About a 
>> one minute ride.
>> So if I just fixed a roadside Synergy flat and it wasnt seated easily, I 
>> would try riding it slowly for one minute and then get off and see if that 
>> smooshed everything in place. If all is good, ride on!
>>
>> But I can say I won't buy Synergies again if I have a choice. I like the 
>> GB rims so much. They seat almost automatically for the Hetres and Loups 
>> and Cypress.
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Talk to me about Dyno power/lighting

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Dyno lighting is the way to go.  I have an Alfine hub on one bike with 
Supernova headlight and rear light which works well.  
I am in the process of setting up a bike with the Velogical Rim Dynamo with 
B IQ-X headlight and rear lights.  Velogical is worth considering because 
the dynamo is very efficient, weighs 70 grams and, because it spins on the 
rim, can be moved away from that rim to improve rolling resistance and will 
not require the expense of a new hub and wheel build.  
The Velogical might be a tad underpowered for the lights I have but so far 
I find that the light emitted from the IQ-X is quite bright.  I worry about 
this new set up actually being too bright for oncoming drivers.  This is 
all a bit preliminary but my hunch is that the Velogical will be a good 
product.  
Again, the Velogical requires no new wheel build, is less expensive, is 
efficient and really quite an elegant, German made product.
Good luck.  At some point, after wiring is completed I hope to post 
pictures.
Tim Petersen

On Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 5:53:01 AM UTC-5, bo richardson wrote:
>
> the peace of mind knowing if you find yourself at the base of chuckanut 
> drive
> at 7 pm unexpectedly, you wont pull lights out of your bag and find them 
> dead.
> or in the other bike bag.
> or swiped.

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[RBW] Re: cycling shoes

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I have a pair and like them.  They are well made and comfortable.  They 
grip the pedal well.  Tim Petersen

On Monday, January 25, 2016 at 1:49:50 PM UTC-6, Bruce Baker wrote:
>
> Has anyone had any experience with these cycling shoes??
>
> http://cycleurdeluxe.com/
> Thanks,
> Bruce
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[RBW] Re: Patches

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I applied the caffeinated wheelmen patch to a canvas bag with fabric glue. 
 This has held tight, was easy to apply, and didn't disrupt the integrity 
of the bag.  

On Sunday, January 17, 2016 at 8:33:01 PM UTC-6, SeanMac wrote:
>
> I need some help understanding bicycle patches.  I've never really been 
> into them before, but with the recent threads regarding the Biketinkerers 
> Union and the Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen (I bought one of each) 
> and my recent backing of the Yehuda Moon Kickstarter (got a Yehuda Moon 
> patch as part of the think you package) I find myself as a bit of a 
> collector.
>
> Please help the newbie!
>
> As I placed my orders, I was thinking that I could attach these patches 
> (and the others that I will certainly purchase in the future) to the 
> side(s) of my green Ostrich handlebar bag.  Has anyone else done something 
> similar with their patches?  If not, what do you do with them?
>
> Thanks for sharing.
>
> Sean
> EA, NY
>

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[RBW] Re: Oh but I love my Ram!

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Michael, you have described the joy of riding.  I am constantly amazed, at 
age 59, how much fun bicycling continues to be.  At least daily, the 
departure route I take from my home involves a series of turns down the 
course of a hill.  EVERY time I ride this I am delighted.  Thank you for 
your short posting.  Tim Petersen

On Friday, August 14, 2015 at 6:33:06 PM UTC-5, Michael Hechmer wrote:

 After a long summer of many guest and busyness I got out for a two hour 
 ride this morning.  It was humid and I went sans helmet (lets not have an 
 argument).  I rode for an hour into the wind before swinging around, 
 picking up fresh pavement, a wide shoulder and a delightful tailwind.  I'm 
 somewhere between flying and heaven.  Rolling hills but mostly big ring 
 cruising... not racing, just cruising along at an exhilarating pace.

 There have been a number of topics lately that dealt with ring, cog  
 shifting issues.  Smooth shifting adds a lot to the joy of riding.  I have 
 had  a 40/34 White VBC crank with pinned rings and a Campy CD FD on this 
 bike for 4 or 5 years now and have no memory of ever missing a front end 
 shift.  No struggles, no skating, no jumping.  Just DT shifters I flick 
 with my thumb across a 44/30.  Usually I miss about 1 rear shift every two 
 hours and that's just what happened today.  Nine speed ultegra HG cassette, 
 conex chain, Shimano 6700 CD RD 6700.  Smooth as can be.

 A new set of Grand Bois Cerf 29mm tires.  Fine for my 9 miles of dirt and 
 glorious on that new pavement.

 Now, if only the car and the lawn mower were that good!
 Michael


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[RBW] Re: Sam Bliss, my first Riv

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I know how you feel.  On my 4th year with the Sam Hillborne and I can 
honestly say that riding a Rivendell changed my life.  I ride other bikes 
for different situations but it always come down to the Sam as my favorite 
bike.  Welcome to the club.
Tim Petersen.

On Monday, July 20, 2015 at 2:52:16 PM UTC-5, Alohashirt wrote:

 Just got my new Sam Hillborne, and I am in awe! There just aren't enough 
 superlatives in the English language to describe how agile, comfortable, 
 and commanding it feels to ride this masterpiece. I've been riding for more 
 than 40 years, and have not felt this level of joy since I rode my first 
 new bike-- the three-speed I got for my ninth birthday.

 Since then, there have been several beastly mountain bikes and plenty of 
 pricey Euro bikes to pass through my life. But nothing has made me smile 
 quite like Sam.

 The guys at Mt. Airy/College Park Bikes (Maryland) and the patient folks 
 at Riv really went out of their way to help me get the ride of my life. 
 Apologies if all this gushing is boring-- but I just had to post it for the 
 one group of people most likely to understand!


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Re: [RBW] Re: Tire trouble puzzlement

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This series of posts had prompted me to consider the hop in a pair of 
wheels (650B Velocity Synergy rims with Nifty Swifty tires).  After 
reapplying the tires, adding extra rim tape, teflon lubricating around the 
bead, etc I could not get the hop out of that rotating wheel.  Applied a 
new pair of tires, (Hutchinson) that I had in reserve the hop magically 
disappeared.  Go figure.  Tim Petersen

On Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at 6:29:45 PM UTC-5, Michael Hechmer wrote:

 After many hours of effort I'm not sure I'm closer to solving this 
 problem.  And I'm no longer sure it's 100% a rim problem.

 A careful examination of the new pari-moto front tire on my Trek revealed 
 that the colored line that I was advised to keep constant around the rim 
 was itself not a constant distance from the bead.  At a point about 90 
 degrees from the label, near the inflation label, it dived to near zero. 
  After a couple of tries at centering it and retesting  (I live 3 miles 
 from pavement so this was a bit arduous and time consuming) I identified a 
 tiny ridge running parallel to the bead and also that this ridge was level 
 with the rim on the two wheels that seem to be working OK.  I took a pen 
 and inked a line at the top of that ridge, then I mounted the tire by first 
 exposing the ink line and then pushing it slightly in.The second try of 
 this quieted the tire about 80 - 90 %, which was enough to allow me to 
 perceive the thumping  in the rear tire. I then ran a test on two bikes 
 with all but one of the permutations of wheels of wheels  bikes. (I 
 couldn't put the Saluki rear wheel with  a 135mm Deore onto the Treks 130 
 mm drop outs but I could convert the 130 mm White to 135 and put them on 
 the Saluki).  At the end of this I realized three things.  Both the front 
 and rear tires on the Deore/Synergy rims were basically Ok; both front and 
 rear on the White/Synergy rims were misaligned; the rear tire on the 
 White/Synergy wheel also showed a half inch slice in the side wall, right 
 at the rim.

 I think the next up is replacing the rim tape on the White/Synergy wheels 
 with HB tape, if I fin I have enough and it will fit.  I am also 
 considering replacing the pari-motos on the Saluki (even though they are 
 fine) with Compass 41 mm tires and then replacing the worn rear tire on the 
 Trek  keeping the other as a spare.

 Up till this I have really liked the pari-motos.  Living out in the 
 country I don't encounter a lot of debris, just a lot of rough roads and 
 these tires have been great for me.

 Michael

 On Thursday, June 18, 2015 at 4:59:32 PM UTC-4, Michael Hechmer wrote:

 Thank you.  We are heading out tomorrow for three days of the Saranac 
 Tandem Rally, so this problem will wait at least till Monday.  Thanks for 
 the lead to Jan's blog.  He wrote: *Do not ride a poorly seated tire! *The 
 tire could come off the rim and cause a crash.

 I'm glad my survival instincts kicked in.  When I'm going downhill at 
 35mph I want everything to be perfect, so as soon as this happened I turned 
 around and headed home.

 Michael.

 On Thursday, June 18, 2015 at 4:14:45 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote:

 On 06/18/2015 03:17 PM, Kieran J wrote: 
  I've been having a dickens of a time trying to get Hetres to mount 
  round and true on an A23 tubeless-ready rim (with a tube). My next try 
  was going to be on a Synergy wheel I have, but it sounds like this 
  type of behaviour happens on those as well. 
  
  Is the lumpy supple tire syndrome something that people just deal with 
  and/or have simply accepted that soapy water, 10 minutes of massaging 
  and adjusting, etc. are what's needed to put a tire on? 
  
  


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[RBW] Re: What have I done?

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Grew up in Iowa and did my first RAGBRAI just after college in 1980.  One 
big rolling party.  I got used to cold showers at the end of the day.  It 
was FUN.  TPetersen

On Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 9:14:49 AM UTC-5, Rusty Click wrote:

 Any list members riding RAGBRAI this year?  They (RAGBRAI) have called my 
 bluff, and informed me that  I have gotten in via the lottery.  Now, I'm 
 hoping that my knees can keep me, and my Sam Hillborne, rolling!  So far, 
 I'm guardedly optimistic about this.  NSAIDS, electrolytes, and pie will 
 have to keep me going.  Any advice, or warnings out there from previous 
 riders?

 Rusty Click
 Pittsburgh, PA


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[RBW] Re: How old is your Hillborne? Really

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I have a 4 year old single TT orange Sam H.  People who admire it almost 
always think it's a restored bicycle.  I love my bike.  Single best 
investment I have ever made.
TimPetersen

On Monday, May 25, 2015 at 1:49:44 PM UTC-5, Marc Irwin wrote:

   That is a reoccurring question I hear when out among bike enthusiasts.   
 Nobody cares about the production date or  from which batch it may have 
 come.
 People are always asking me how old it is.  They never ask that about the 
 Hunqapillar, just the Hillborne.  Some are surprised when I tell them it's 
 only 3 years old or so, but many just don't believe me.  Some have even 
 corrected me with, No, that's an English brand.  A friend of mine had one 
 in the '70's.  They will argue, pretending to know some deep secret about 
 the lug work that *They* just don't make 'em like that anymore.  When I 
 try to explain who *They* are, I'm ignored and, being the true 
 enthusiasts, they continue to compliment my find and they way I've built 
 it up with modern components.   It's happened a few times now.   Is it just 
 me, or has this happened to anybody else?


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

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If you know about Pitlock Skewers that should do it.
TimPetersen

On Sunday, May 17, 2015 at 12:09:12 AM UTC-5, Lungimsam wrote:

 Looking for something for me wheels so I only have to lock the frame at 
 stops. 

 I know about Pitlock type skewers.

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[RBW] Re: VO Grand Cru Double

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Consider the Drillium if you use Grip King pedals since the Drillium chain 
rings match the pedals.  TimPetersen

On Monday, May 4, 2015 at 2:14:41 PM UTC-5, George Schick wrote:

 Anyone on this blog have experience with the VO Grand Cru 110 Double 
 crankset?  I'm eying this as the next replacement crank for one of my 
 bikes.  I like the 34x48 chainring gearing and the neo/retro looks of the 
 fluted arms and the polished rings.



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[RBW] Re: VO Sabot pedal reviews needed, please.

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I love the sabots.  No creaking issues.  Very comfortable (the most I ride 
anymore is 70 miles, tops).  Rode 40 miles in the rain once with an old 
pair of Keen sandals and had no issues with slippage.  Highly recommended 
from my point of view.
Tim Petersen

On Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 10:53:15 PM UTC-5, Lungimsam wrote:

 So tell me how yours are, and if you feel uniform support all under your 
 foot or not, and if they feel good on long rides and not allow pressure 
 points to be sore on the bottom of the feet after.

 Thanks for your time and thoughts.

 *Backstory, and details:*
 I am thinking of looking for a platform pedal that will be comfortable in 
 any shoe, no matter the sole construction (thick/thin/stiff/flimsy). On 
 another thread, I asked about good shoes for platform pedals, but seems it 
 could be a long and expensive time of try outs. So I was thinking get some 
 pedals that work great with any shoe and I won't be tied to just a single 
 shoe model that works for me.
 The Sabots seem to be the flattest, widest, longest, and most uniform 
 based (for maximum support). I think they are 100 x 100mm square shaped 
 pedals.
 I want something at least as wide as my MKS touring pedals (which the 
 Sabots are). And something without a lot of space cut out for maximum 
 uniform support underfoot (a feature the Sabots have).
 Thin Gripsters seem to be a close second, for what I am looking for 
 design-wise, as well as the Vice pedals. I am also thinking of trying the 
 MKS Sneaker Pedals, though they are a little narrower and don't have the 
 silver spindle aesthaetic I like. No to grip kings, and anything else that 
 is less wide than the MKS Touring pedal. They just make my feet feel like 
 they are rolling off the sides. So I need that wide support about 90mm+ 
 wide.


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

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My wife liked to bicycle but never owned a bike that fit her.  After my 
positive experience with the Sam Hillborne we decided she would try a Betty 
Foye.  She loves it!  We really enjoy our rides on the Rivendells with one 
another.  Both bikes are nicely built which contributes in no small measure 
to the fun we have.  When we're out on the town on our bikes we're riding 
in style.  

She now suffers from N+1 syndrome which I am happy to encourage since her 
next purchase might facilitate my next purchase.  Hah!

Tim Petersen

On Monday, March 9, 2015 at 1:13:57 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote:

 My wife has yet to meet a bike she gets along well with, let alone one she 
 is passionate about. Hearing a few stories of spousal conversion from folks 
 here, I thought I’d ask for them explicitly, as my wife loves hearing them.

 What’s your story of a spouse who was less than excited about bicycling 
 until they hopped on a Rivendell?

 With abandon,
 Patrick

 *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org http://www.MindYourHeadCoop.org*
 *www.OurHolyConception.org http://www.OurHolyConception.org*
  


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[RBW] Re: Favorite weather to ride in.

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Patrick,
I am curious how you cover exposed facial skin at the sub zero 
temperatures.  I wear either a synthetic balaclava starting at around 20 
degrees F and go to a thicker wool at around 5 degrees F but still get 
uncomfortable leaks that can freeze spots on my face.  I suppose there is 
no stopping leaks of cold air.  Do I just need to be tougher?
Thanks for any advice.
Tim P.

On Wednesday, December 31, 2014 4:58:09 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote:

 Whatever it's doing where I am at that very moment. Grin.

 With abandon,
 Patrick


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[RBW] Re: Platform/Spiked pedals question (gripsters, grip kings, etc.)

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Grip Kings don't slide too much except sometimes when wet.  I like a 
platform pedal made by Velo Orange - the VO Touring pedal @ $90.  No 
slipping whatsoever in any condition.  Very comfortable pedal.  Tim Petersen

On Sunday, September 28, 2014 12:47:06 PM UTC-5, lungimsam wrote:

 Thinking about a platform pedal.

 I like sliding my feet around on the pedals without having to lift them up 
 off the pedal to reposition.

 I don't like shoes getting locked into a position because the pedal 
 surface mates with grooves in the shoe sole, forcing you to lift the foot 
 off the pedal to adjust your foot position into your pedaling sweet spot.

 Does this mating happen with the gripsters and grip kings? Are the spikes 
 removable if desired? Or is it easy to shift the foot around without having 
 to lift off pedal to adjust?


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

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Aardvark (I believe that is the brand name, and I believe that is what 
Rivendell sold) is what I use.  When I transport my bike in the rain I 
cover with the seat with the Aardvark, then cover that with a plastic bag, 
then duct tape over the plastic bag to prevent the Aardvark from blowing 
off.  In heavy rain I'll ride on the Aardvark but generally one doesn't 
have to do that if you stay seated.  Aardvark works well when the bike is 
parked in the rain.

On Monday, September 1, 2014 7:48:35 AM UTC-5, C.J. Filip wrote:

 Grocery bag for rain.  Don't use one for butt sweat.  

 On Monday, September 1, 2014 2:54:20 AM UTC-7, Fullylugged wrote:

 The covers that RBW used to sell.


 On Sun, Aug 31, 2014 at 11:03 PM, LF fie...@gmail.com wrote:



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

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


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

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Re: [RBW] Re: Touring Shoes/Pedals

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I just finished a 250 mile, 4 day ride using an all leather, fancy dancy 
shoe called Cycleur De Luxe.  Made in the UK I believe.  Flat sole with a 
heel that is quite comfortable for walking.  A well made shoe that 
(unfortunate or not) looks like a wing tip.  Using the Velo Orange Touring 
pedal with no straps I experienced no slipping.  I really liked the 
combination of the shoe and pedal.  Bought the shoe through Zappos.  Kind 
of expensive but I'm not disappointed.
Tim Petersen

On Thursday, August 21, 2014 1:09:30 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote:

 All three of those models look like upscale alternatives to the Euxstar 
 (retail about $100). I've used the last for several years and they're OK 
 but the leather is inferior and tends to rub off or flake off if abraded. 
 OTOH, the Euxstars take SPD cleats.

 Of course, if you use clips and straps then these are obviously preferred 
 for their flat soles, though the narrow and streamlined shape of the 
 Euxstars and their smooth if rather bulky bottom makes them better for this 
 than your typical SPD shoe. OTOH again, if you are using clipless, then 
 there is no reason beside looks not to use a modern shoe.



 On Wed, Aug 20, 2014 at 7:33 PM, James P ja...@jimflip.com javascript: 
 wrote:

 I posted this on The Radavist 
 http://theradavist.com/2014/06/2014-leroica-britannia/#1 when John 
 Watson went to L'Eroica Britannia and mentioned he couldn't find vintage 
 shoes on eBay (in a size 47).

 I have spent way too much time on eBay (and elsewhere) looking for NOS 
 Sidi touring shoes, but eventually settled for the Hasus instead. (no 
 cleat, flat sole). They are narrow enough to work great with toe-clips, 
 smart enough to wear off the bike and are really comfy.

 My post - Next time you're looking for new vintage cycling shoes, try 
 this small company from Taiwan - Hasus 
 http://www.hasus.com.tw/products_detail_en.php?id=94  - I picked up a 
 pair and they're great. Alternatively, Vittoria makes a Line 1976 
 http://www.vittoria-shoes.com/eng/products.php?cat=VINTAGE , and 
 although it's hard to find Detto Pietros NOS, Dromarti 
 http://www.dromarti.com/index.php?main_page=product_infocPath=10_28_25products_id=28makes
  
 a pretty impressive, albeit spendy, similar looking shoe.

 Hope that helps in the shoe quest. 


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[RBW] Re: New Sam Hillborne in the house

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I haven't had the courage to ride my sam hillborne on the salted roads in 
SE MN.  Scrolled through your pics...very nice.  Maybe we meet on the 
Spring Valley ride the first week of June.  Tim P.

On Friday, March 22, 2013 10:58:22 AM UTC-5, EricP wrote:

 Yes, I sold my original Hillborne last summer after becoming dissatisfied 
 with it (and myself at the time).  While not getting sellers remorse, was 
 looking at getting a replacement in the 60cm size.  Luckily, Jim Thill, 
 being the guy he is, had one at his shop. Last night picked up the frame, 
 brakes and a few bits needed to complete the build.
  
 Ended up going a completely different direction than last build.  This is 
 a 1x9 with flat bars (Nitto Torsion bars).  A bike to fill the gap between 
 my SimpleOne and full on touring bike (Surly LHT with 26 wheels)
  
 Studded tires and Longboard fenders fit, but it's close.  Probably as big 
 as I'll go on this bike.  After finishing this post will get ready to head 
 out on a maiden voyage.
  
 Quick photo here - 
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/14126468@N05/8579515535/in/photostream
  
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[RBW] Re: Dates to put on the calendar

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Might be a couple of us joining from the LaCrosse area.  We'll keep in 
touch.  How much gravel?

On Monday, February 11, 2013 3:38:24 PM UTC-6, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery 
wrote:

 First: 
 Last year's Midwest Rivendell Rally was a lot of fun, but fewer than half 
 of the dozen participants were actually riding Rivendell brand bicycles. 
 This year, I'm calling it a Midwest Country Bike Rally, and it will be 
 June 1-2 in Spring Valley, MN, which is home of the Almanzo 100 gravel 
 grinder, and IMO in the vicinity of the best country bike riding in 
 Minnesota. All country bikes and their riders are welcome. I'll be doing 
 the commute to and from Spring Valley using Amtrak the day before and the 
 day after, for any Twin Cities folk who want to extend the weekend with me.

 Second:
 I'd like to do a reprise of this trip:
 http://hiawathacyclery.blogspot.com/2012/10/fall-northwoods-trip.html
 Dates and other details are tentative, but I'm looking at Sept 22-28, 
 approximately. Most likely, we'll base the trip from a lakeside cabin in 
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[RBW] Re: Grips on Albatross bars.

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Brooks leather grips.  Feel nice, grip well and age well.  Expensive but 
they last.  Tim Petersen

On Sunday, December 23, 2012 7:55:17 PM UTC-6, Mike wrote:

 For folks using Albatross bars, and I guess Boscos, what grips are you 
 using? I've got Albas on my commuter and they currently sport some WTB 
 grips but I may soon Albatrossamacating another one of my bikes and I'm 
 pondering grips. I don't dislike the WTB grips and I'm not against cork but 
 just curious what folks are using. 

 Thanks,
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[RBW] Re: Advice on a possible Sam purchase for a new Riv buyer

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I bought a single top tube Sam Hillborne 2 years ago.  Albatross bars, 
racks front and back, nice wheels.  I literally ride that bike every day. 
 To work, for errands, groceries and for just riding.  I never grow tired 
of it.  I'm a 56 year old kid.  Just about the best investment I ever made. 
 It handles well.  It is very responsive.  Corners nicely.  Great in 
traffic and on the gravel roads I sometimes take it on.  You won't be 
riding your other bikes nearly as much.

On Wednesday, December 5, 2012 8:51:14 AM UTC-6, Chris wrote:

 Hi everyone,
 Thanks for checking out my post. I currently have three bikes; a Pashley 
 Guv'Nor (beautiful to look at if a bit uncomfortable on longer rides 
 British bike), Velorbis Scrap Deluxe (very comfortable and heavy Danish 
 bike I currently use for my work commutes) and an Electra Verse (my I 
 don't care what happens to this bikebike. I really love the new double 
 tube Sams and I'd love to buy one. Many of you own multiple Rivs and they 
 sound great but do I need one? I don't do any touring. I commute to work on 
 the weekdays and if I'm fortunate to get some time on the weekends (I have 
 an 8 year old boy not really interested in biking) I get out to Griffith 
 Park here in Los Angeles. Where in your opinion would a Sam fit in? Do you 
 recommend selling one or all of the others to buy a Sam?

 Any and all opinions are welcome

 Thanks,
 Chris


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Re: [RBW] Late Fall on a Rivendell...with pics...

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Great weather as well in SE Minnesota.  Rode the Sam Hillborne on some 
gravel roads which were outstanding since most of the gravel is gone and 
the roads are hard packed smooth and dry.  Beautiful vistas of the 
Mississippi River from the ridge.  Stopped at a winery for samples. 
 Perfect.  Tim

On Sunday, November 18, 2012 7:32:46 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote:

 Eric -- thanks for some of the nicest photos I've seen in a while 
 (referring to the earlier ones, too). It's all so ... green! And the dirt 
 and gravel is so smooth and groomed! And -- I've not seen the S1 headbadge 
 before: what a *nice* badge! Simple but in no way crude.

 What tires? And how fat can the S1 go? I really must build up a ss for 
 dirt roads. (Adding another want to the long list ...)



 On Sun, Nov 18, 2012 at 5:51 PM, Eric Platt eperic...@gmail.comjavascript:
  wrote:

 Was a great day for a ride.  25 miles on the SimpleOne.  Temps in the 
 50's and semi-sunny skies.  Normally the Rivendell would be inside by now 
 and the other bikes would have the studded tires on.  Hopefully that can be 
 put off for a little while at least. (Said while whistling and touching 
 wood).
  
 Pic to prove it happened -
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/14126468@N05/8197130717/in/photostream
  
 Eric Platt
 St. Paul, MN 

 On Sun, Nov 18, 2012 at 4:18 PM, Marc Schwartz msch...@nmsu.edujavascript:
  wrote:

 Yas, yas, yas.!can feel the nip in the air, can smell the burning 
 leaf piles and the woodsmoke, can see my Blerito still beneath me, the path 
 blurred by motion... yas, Yas, Yas..!..

 It is in the autumn that I miss the NE. Thank you for the photographs.,

 Cheers
 Marcos en Las Cruces
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 ...late fall in Columbia, MD...

 Fatty Rumpkins and high bars = great riding.

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[RBW] Re: Rivs by city

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A couple of weeks ago my wife Kae and I brought my Sam Hillborne and her 
Betty Foy to the Cities, about a 3 hour drive up the river.  What a great 
trail system and what a great city!  We got lost several times but were 
having so much fun enjoying the weather and the town from our bikes that it 
really didn't matter if we were lost.  We're quite the couple riding 
together with our Rivendells.
Riding along out of Lake Calhoun on the Midtown Greenway a gentleman 
recognized our bikes and shouted out RIVENDELL as we rode by.  Kae and I 
both love our bikes and are always pleased when someone recognizes them for 
the beautiful machines they are.
Tim Petersen

On Thursday, September 6, 2012 10:56:30 AM UTC-5, Jim Thill - Hiawatha 
Cyclery wrote:

 I see various threads on here about Rivendell's representation in various 
 parts of the country. We seem to have a better than average showing of Riv 
 here in the Twin Cities.

 Back in late 2004 or early 2005 when I bought my first Riv, an Atlantis, I 
 thought it was pretty unique. Soon after I started riding it, though, I met 
 lots of Riv riders by pure happenstance. First was a guy who called himself 
 Single Speed Steve on a Quickbeam - we flagged each other down on West 
 River Road. Some short time later on the light-rail, I saw a guy with a 
 really beat up Atlantis that had been, apparently, repaired (by Curt 
 Goodrich I later learned) at least once, which was obvious with the 
 rattlecanned repair areas. I freaked the guy out, I think, when I started 
 talking to him about his bike. We later became friends, but I don't think 
 he has the Atlantis anymore. After awhile, seeing different Rivs in the 
 wild lost its novelty, because it became at least a weekly occurrence. Now 
 I walk to a nearby food co-op, and frequently see a green 2TT Hillborne and 
 a QB parked there at the same time, in addition to some other bikes that 
 clearly have Riv-inspired style. A coffee shop I ride past daily has an 
 orange Sam parked outside (I know the bike personally, and it's original 
 owner sometimes appears on this list). Of course, in my day job, I 
 encounter lots of Rivendells. The Twin Cities, despite having snow and ice 
 on the ground 11.5 months/year, is quite a bicycle haven, and for whatever 
 reason, Riv has a strong showing among the more common bicycle brands.


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[RBW] Re: The Knee Shift

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I am truly amazed at your expertise.  Zen and the art of bar end shifting.

On Wednesday, July 11, 2012 9:47:34 AM UTC-5, Shifty wrote:

 A beautiful early morning ride here in Minneapolis found me wondering if 
 anyone else finds their bliss in a perfectly executed knee shift? That is, 
 when one uses the knee to downshift the bar end shifter while standing out 
 of the saddle, mashing pedals with hands on the hoods, preventing proper 
 reach to the shifters. Today, I struck the perfect one-two punch: perfectly 
 executed front derailleur and rear derailleur shifts with no hand recovery 
 necessary to readjust an over/under nudge. In over 30 years of executing 
 the skill, I don't believe I've ever achieved a double knee shift.

 Yes, it's been a good day indeed.




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[RBW] Re: Riv Swiss Army Knife

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that's the same knife I picked up after I'd graduated from college in
1979 and had an actual job.  paid like 5 dollars.  still got it.  a
great knife.
tim petersen

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 Am I dreaming or wasn't there a Swiss Army Knife in the riv catalog
 for a while?  Anyone remember the model?  It seemed like a nice one.
 The number of different models to sort through is ridiculous!
 Thinking about a gift for my daughter along with a Trangia Stove...two
 camping items she should have forever.

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