[RBW] Share More Riv Riding Pics

[True Golden]

Thanks Patrick.
I also miss Deacon Jones posts and pictures. He certainly has a significant 
skill in capturing stunning pics riding in the Pikes Peak area.

He still has a website I think under Deacon Patrick. A search should pop it up.

Cool pics and historical perspective Philip!

I've ridden up and down Swiss Avenue many times and always enjoy it.

Also your Platypus looks terrific!

Yeah, the heat and humidity. It does get to me also.

A break this week with slightly cooler temps...thank the Lord.
I measured 1.1 inches of rain yesterday and last night.

Paul in Dallas

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[RBW] Pics from Recent Ride

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Thanks Kushan.

I just screwed a bolt into part of the bracket that came with the flasher.

Paul in Dallas

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[RBW] Thin Bike

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Stumbled across this today...

Perhaps ugly but very innovative!

Paul in Dallas

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=C0DXNUE9AcE

Also pop off pedals.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xMzxxPtLer4

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[RBW] To My Platypus People!

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Philip,
Nicely done!
A real beaut of a bike!

I look forward to seeing it in person at some point.

Hopefully you, the two Jim's, Luis and I can meet up soon and share a 5 Riv 
ride.

That's all the Dallas/Ft Worth Riv owners I'm aware of.

Perhaps there are others.
If so give us a shout out and join in.

Paul in Dallas

PS.

Regarding group of Platypus.

https://www.quora.com/What-do-you-call-a-group-of-platypus?share=1

Quote from above link:


"Well, based on what I found, a group of platypus can either be called a paddle 
or a puddle.

Just don’t call them a piddle or a poddle, because that just sounds silly."

"

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[RBW] FOR SALE: Custom Rivendell Road Bike

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Adding my condolences for your loss.


My 1999 Rivendell Road custom was also that same color.

I was 6'2" back then and Grant had a 60cm built for me.

Paul in Dallas

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

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Philip  ,

I'm old enough to recall when your building there on Lamar was a huge Sears 
Roebuck store and I actually shopped there as a young man.

I need to look up when it closed.

Also I went through the huge warehouse behind it a half dozen or so times on 
work related business.

I occasionally cycle past
 there  on my way from the far north Dallas area to the historic Santa Fe Train 
Trestle Bridge
past that crosses the Trinity and the bike paths along the Trinity River.

Paul in Dallas


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

[True Golden]

Wow Patrick!

That sounds like some interesting times at university!

About 5 years back I got interested in the Mash TV show and finally watched all 
the episodes.

Paul in Dallas

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

[True Golden]

A bit of searching on net reveals the golden stature is this:


Spirit of Communication is the formal name for a statue originally called 
Genius of Telegraphy. The statue has been the symbol of 
AT (and also the former Western 
Electric) since their 
commission was completed in 1916. It is also known informally as the Golden Boy 
statue and formerly as Genius of Electricity.

Paul in Dallas

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[RBW] A Raspberry Racing Platypus and a QuickGrilver Clem Vs.A Roadie on Killer Hill

[True Golden]

Fun to read this story...definitely brings a smile.

If future planned races up the hill occur, possibly bring camera person to 
record the fun for the rest of us.

How many of the Riv Platypuses would the Peterson family need to buy to have a 
puddle?

Paul in Dallas
who occassionally tries to hang with roadies without much success these days.

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[RBW] Bizarre Winter Weather

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Over the years I rode in the Hotter N' Hell Hundred 14 times.

It's probably been around 10 to 12 years since I've done it.

Several years I rode it on my 1999 Riv custom before not knowing any better and 
listenening to lighter is better rhetoric and sold it.

I usually rode the 100K but 4 different times I rode the full 100 miles.

All but two times I camped the night b4 in a tent there at the hosting center.

I always enjoyed the big bike gear show during the event.

Thinking back I must have been a bit crazy to sweat overnight in a tent and 
then get up and ride that far in late August heat.

I still remember the sound of dozens and dozens of tandem riders passing in a 
group.  First time I heard those tandems coming I thought a train was about to 
run over me.

Trying the HHH now I would probably have a heat stroke and cash in my chips.

A 40 to 50 mile ride at a slow pace is about my max these days.

Heck, even back in my early 40's when I first tried it my best was only a 16 
mph average.

I recall a couple church buddies that were very fit back then went up and did a 
flat 5 hours/ 20mph avg. for the 100 and I was in awe of that.

Safe riding in whatever temps...
Paul in Dallas,
who rode 20 miles today on my
Sam Hillbourne in wonderful 60 degree temps.


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[RBW] Bizarre Winter Weather

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Patrick,

My area, not for from the northern portion of Dallas County, got around 4 to 5 
inches of snow one day and then around another inch 2 days later I think it was.

It's a massive state.
The Panhandle and northern parts tend to have more snow and colder temps over 
the typical winters.

The further south you go typically multiple inches of snow is more rare 
although it does happen.

Our previous record was 11 inches 10 years ago in 2011 also in February.
I distinctly remember that storm.

The reports I saw showed even the Houston area received several inches last 
week.

My understanding was it wasn't the amount of snow but the week-long frigid 
temps and loss of power to several million causing so many problems.

Typically when we get snow a day or two later it's all melted with increasing 
temps.

It's a running joke about Texas weather as Phillip alluded to that if you don't 
like it wait a day or two and it will change.

My wife and I rode at 70 degrees yesterday.  I was in short sleeves.

Plus with the rarity of snow and ice many here are terrible drivers on roads 
with either snow or ice.

There seems to me to be many aggressive drivers not allowing for road 
conditions.

Also the greater Dallas-Ft Worth area
is growing phenomenally with ever increasing traffic and demands on the power 
grid and water resources.

Reports indicate the area is nearing 8 million population if it hasn't already 
surpassed it.

Other cities like Austin, San Antonio and Houston are also experiencing such 
growth.

I was very blessed to not loose power but know many did including two of my 
nieces and a good friend.

Paul in Dallas

Who perhaps within a couple years may become Paul in rural Texas.




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[RBW] Bizarre Winter Weather

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Hey guys,
Thanks for the kind sentiments.

Yes, it's been a tough week for Texas as well as many other states.

I consider myself very blessed that our power did not go off or even flicker.

Riding in the snow often occurred to me and if I had studded tires I would have 
tried it.

I was concerned about going down on the bike and I'm older now and decided to 
walk instead.

I layered up on 3 different occasions when I had to alleviate the 'cabin fever'
and walked around my area in the northern part of Dallas County.

I did not take many pics but here's one from my back yard.

My area had around 5 inches of snow which is not a huge amount but it was the 
week of freezing temps that was rough.

The roads were pretty terrible all week and I did not attempt to drive until 
yesterday.

Some may have heard of the terrible pile up at the beginning of this storm 
where black ice on a Ft Worth freeway caused 133 cars and trucks to crash 
together during the morning commute traffic.
They said 6 lost their lives.
What a tragedy!

Also a report I read this morning told of other people dying from the extended 
cold.
I hate that.

It's pretty much thawed out now and I hear lots of reports of frozen pipes now 
leaking.


Plumbers in the area will be really busy.

I sure hope the people in charge get the infrastructure of the power grid 
hardened up for future occurrences of this nature.

I went over to take my 95 YO good friend to the post office and when I pulled 
up he was shoveling snow off his side walk.
What a sight!

 I didn't think he should be doing that at his age but I think one of the 
reasons he has lived so long is he is his determined attitude.

Here's hoping neighbors will pull together and help each other bounce back from 
still another sore trial.

Paul in Dallas
About to hop on my Miele mt bike converted to urban cruiser and get in my first 
ride since the snow.
Streets look great and temps in 50's.
Hooray!


[Image]

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[RBW] Larger alternate to rat trap pass tires

[True Golden]

Perhaps not quite as fat as you are looking for but this guy discusses a few 
26x2.3 folding tires.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tQBYjMwE7Mg


I used an earlier version of that Michelin Pilot over a few years and over 2500 
miles or so and was pleased with how  they rode and and held up.
They're not too heavy at around 650g I think he said.


Also he mentions a Maxxis DTH folding tire in a 26x2.3.


I've ridden that DTH tire in a 26x2.15 and have also like it quite a bit.

The ones I tried were not quite a Rat Trap Pass but not all that far behind in 
my view and for my purposes proving to be more flat resistant for my urban 
riding.

Good riding

Paul in Dallas

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[RBW] Just Because I Gotta Share Riv Pics

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Dave that's a 45T anodized chain ring I bought from Porkchop bmx for around 25 
bucks.

Its been working very well so for for around 300 miles or so.

Collin  I'm a fellow old guy with a few years ahead of your Dad.

I'll give a shout out if I see a vintage 520 ride by. It could happen. I pedal 
all over this area.

I could email that pic to city streets dept.

Paul in Dallas




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[RBW] Riv Bike Pics with Christmas Themed Background

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Phillip,

I really enjoy cycling down Swiss Avenue.

For the unfamiliar it's a neighborhood just east of downtown Dallas known for 
it's beautiful and classic homes from the early 1900's.

Those classic old Victorian style homes are really remarkable.

I'm glad owners have invested in making them look so nice.

I wonder if there are craftsman today that could build with that level of 
detail incorporating artistic style with functionality.
I would think there still are some out there.
They still do it with bicycles after all.

We  plan on a least one more
 'looking at Christmas lights'
 excursions and will make a point  to go by Swiss and look for your old
Santa. If I spot it I'll try for a picture and post.

One Mother's Day I took my wife on a tour of homes along Swiss Ave which was 
for some sort of fund raiser.

It's impressive the details the turn of the century architects designed into 
those homes.

I learned before air conditioning was common they designed a number of tricks 
to maximize cooling effects for hot Texas summers.

Safe pedaling to all,

Paul in Dallas

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[RBW] Riv Bike Pics with Christmas Themed Background

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I wonder why this did not link to thread of same title from 10 days or so back.

Paul in Dallas

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[RBW] Inspiring Riv Riders: Pamela Murray

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Terrific!
Way to go Pam and welcome to the group.

I like the carrying of unusual loads on a bike.

I've used the little two wheel hand trucks / hand carts to tow heavier or 
larger loads on my bikes a few times.

Also I've carried things probably too heavy for rear rack and baskets all 
strapped like crazy with bungee cords.

Towing a Christmas tree extra cool!

Paul in Dallas
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[RBW] Deacon Patrick's email address

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I miss Deacon Patrick's participation on this list.

Paul in Dallas

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[RBW] Quick Small Load Carrying

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masmojo,

I sometimes ride over to that Aldi when I get bored with stores in my area.

Paul in Dallas
Urban explorer.

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[RBW] 3,000 miles in 2020

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Echoing congrats on accomplishing the 3000 mile goal as well as heartfelt 
sympathies on the loss of your Dad.

So difficult!

I still recall the phone call in  2004 from my wife during my attempted 
crossing of the USA on a bicycle tour that my Dad had passed at age 75.

Paul in Dallas
Mercy, I'm only 5 years from that age!
But also have 2400 miles cycling for the year
and my Dad never exercised.

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[RBW] Just Pics from Your Good Ride Thread

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The last 3 pics are terrific.

Thanks for sharing  guys!

Anyone on list on the cusp of inventing a instant teleporter of bikes and rider 
so I could ride with you?

Paul in Dallas

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[RBW] The “Is It Normal Or Is It Broken” New Bike Game!

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I expect most of us if not all on this list can relate to this challenge of 
getting a bike perfectly
'in tune', 'in synch, 'riding flawlessly ' or whatever terms you want to 
describe it.

When you have several bikes it compounds the challenge.

Decades ago I paid mechanics to build up and maintain my bikes.

I recall taking over my 1999 Riv Road custom frame over to a local home bike 
mechanic with all the parts to build it up. I think I paid him around  $150 to 
do it.

Finally I bought 6 or 7 bike repair manuals and a dozen or so recommended bike 
tools and took to figuring it out for myself.

There was quite the learning curve and at times I felt really dense but 
eventually I got competent for my purposes at most of it after much trail and 
error.

That was before youtube

Nowadays if I get stumped I usually find a video that helps me solve the issue.

I don't consider myself an ace bike mechanic but simply adequate for my 
purposes.

I recommend RJ the Bike Guy videos. He's great!

Also this guy John is fantastic:

https://johns-recycled-bicycle.blogspot.com/?m=1

His documentation of the process is simply wonderful,  best I've found.
Quite the artist of bike restoration , I think.


As already mentioned buying a bike stand might be just the ticket for you Leah 
to further your bike maintenance/ repair skills.

Some bike shops or community colleges might offer basic bike repair skills 
classes.

Just from observation on this list I think you are well on your way and have 
more skills than you realize that you can build on.

Simply observation and patience can go a long way along with youtube, possibly 
a repair manual or two and the help of this online community.

Even as I write this I think of several fiddly things I need to do on at least 
two bikes.

I see bikes as rideable works of art always in a state of flux and change and 
needing ongoing maintenance regularly.

Fortunately I love the entire process, from finding the right bike for me,
 sourcing parts, disassembly, rebuilding to my preferences, maintaining and 
most of all riding them.

Occasionally I get to work on bikes with a friend or two and we get the work 
done as well as have great fellowship.

Possibly in your area there is a bike savvy lady that you could meet up with 
and work on bikes together.

Long-winded Paul in Dallas


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[RBW] Riv Bike Pics with Christmas Themed Background

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I might as well start up this thread and see if there is some interest.

Pics of your Riv or fave bike in front of or inside  house, business or place 
all decorated for Christmas?

Perhaps that will spread some joy and Christmas spirit.

I will try to get one of my Sam this week.
I've already seen a few super cool Christmas displays around the area.

Gotta charge up my night riding light and get in some evening riding to get a 
Christmas pic like that.

I hope Leah and Matthew will also post their stellar Christmas pics over on 
this thread.

Safe pedaling to all and to all a good night.

Paul in Dallas

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[RBW] Leah’s Rivendell Raspberry Platypus

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Thats a great pic in front of the house decorated for Christmas!

Glad your enjoying the new bike!
Its fun to read of other's enthusiasm for their bikes.
I think its contagious.

Leah, how about starting a thread leading off with that pic...something like 
this...

Pics of your Riv or fave bike in front of house, business or place all 
decorated for Christmas?

Perhaps that will spread some joy and Christmas spirit.

Paul in Dallas

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[RBW] Leah’s Rivendell Raspberry Platypus

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Marvelous,  simply marvelous !!!

Happy for you and look forward to future reports.


Congrats on the 3000 mile goal...way to go Leah!



Paul in Dallas

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[RBW] Just Pics from Your Good Ride Thread

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Just b4 heading out on yesterday's ride I mounted that two-legged kickstand 
from Pure Cycles on my Miele 26'er old mtb.

I kinda like it's functionality though not necessarily the look. Works well.

Paul in Dallas

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[RBW] New list member intro

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Hi Harth.

I remember you from the ibob.

Welcome over to the rbw-owners-bunch list.

I still read some of the ibob topics occassionally but have gravitated more to 
the riv list which is more in sync these days with my interests.


Three months ago I bought a very lightly used, almost new Sam Hillbourne and 
have been enjoying it.

What Schwalbe's are you liking on the Allrounder?

Are you still doing the wool jersey biz?

Paul in Dallas


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[RBW] Bike of the Month: Sam Hillborne

[True Golden]

Speaking of Sam Hillbourne's
how does one determine the manufacture date?

I'm guessing through the serial number.

I think my pumpkin orange with side pull brakes is a 2018 model but how do I 
verify that?

Paul in Dallas

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[RBW] Riv Pics with Special Effects

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Paul, that reminds me of a bike I saw about a month ago that had wheels that 
were built way off center.

I'm not sure what they were trying to accomplish with that.

I think it was propably an
attention getter oddball look type of thing.

Paul in Dallas

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[RBW] new Google Groups question

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I can click on a riv list email subject line and be directed to Google groups 
to read...no problem.

Using same android phone ibob list insists I sign in b4 viewing.

Frustrating!!!

Paul in Dallas

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[RBW] Leah’s Raspberry Platypus: It’s here and it’s lovely!

[True Golden]

What a great looking frame!!!

So many terrific details.

I've had my Sam only 2.5 months now but still enjoy looking at the details of 
it while taking a break mid-ride.

Grant is among the best with the small details.

Such a cool headbadge!

Congratulations!

I hope you enjoy many wonderful miles on it.

Look forward to built up pics like many on this list and we all share in your 
joy.

Paul in Dallas




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[RBW] Sam, almost fully dressed

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Very nice Joel!

Have you been able to get out on some rides on it?

If so, what are your thoughts?

Paul in Dallas
Was planing on riding my orange Sam this morning but rain storms started up and 
I'm waiting for it to clear out.

Paul in Dallas

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[RBW] Talk Me Out of Building My Own Wheels

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Garth, did you mean Jim Langley for the YouTube wheel building video and 
perhaps auto correct screwed ut up?

I could not find a Jim Land wheel building video but found this Jim Langley one.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XUqul03hbZ8


...
Garth wrote,
" Jim Land on youtube has the best video of building/truing wheels I've seen, 
his way is presentation is very easy going and more intuitive than all the 
books that I once read, and hated."
..

Thanks for this thread and all who contributed.
I'm another who has been on the fence about giving it a try. Perhaps this will 
get me motivated as well.

Paul in Dallas

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[RBW] 2020 miles in 2020

[True Golden]

Adding my condolences on your father's passing.

Also, congratulations on meeting and exceeding your 2020 mileage goal!

Thats super!

I'm right around that same mileage for the year.

I try for 200 miles each month, sometimes exceeding and sometimes doing more. I 
think I have 3 months this year I got in 300 and a couple only around 100. I 
don't sweat it too much. It usually averages out.

Riding does make a big difference for me in dealing with the challenges,  
stresses, disappointments, and trials of life as I'm sure it does for nearly 
everyone on this list.

Without it I would have gone completely bonkers by now.

Yesterday I got in a nice 22 miles with my wife.

Keep up the encouraging messages Leah. You have a gift for it.

Safe riding all,

Paul in Dallas


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[RBW] Orange Sam in the House

[True Golden]

Oh, now that you point it out I see that Kai.

Thanks.

I didn't know Riv even offered threadless steerers.

Or perhaps he had a custom fork made.

It's a beaut either way.

Paul in Dallas

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[RBW] Orange Sam in the House

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Thanks everyone.

The orange on my Sam looks to me to be more of a pumpkin orange.

The orange grips are
OneUp Components Lock-On Grips.

I'm liking the feel and comfort.
I've temporarily removed them to try to stain them a bit to subdue the bright 
orange.

I'm pretty sure the guy I bought mine from said it was a 2018 Sam.
He had ridden it very few miles.

I love the look of braided housing and gave used it on a several bikes.
I looked for a dark blue braided housing but couldn't locate any.

I got this blue housing from velo orange.

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[RBW] Back In The Riv Saddle With A '98 Custom Starck-Riv

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That's a terrific looking vintage Riv Custom!

Good job on the pics with that white background.

Paul in Dallas
who had a blue 1999 Riv Custom built new for me and wishes he had it back.

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[RBW] Grand Bois Cypres 700 x 30 substitutes?

[True Golden]

I was attempting to add to this related thread but copying the subject title 
did not work.

https://groups.google.com/forum/m/#!searchin/rbw-owners-bunch/Bianca/rbw-owners-bunch/k-qhpCX3jew

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[RBW] Grand Bois Cypres 700 x 30 substitutes?

[True Golden]

Hopefully a month ago for the last post
is not too long to resurrect this thread.

On impulse I bought a pair of the Challenge Strada Bianca in the 700x36 size to 
try on my Sam Hillbourne.

It took me about 20 minutes per tire to mount them on Dyad 24mm wide rims.

After inflating I'm getting 36mm wide initially.

I used velcro strips to hold in place as I worked my way around.

It wasn't terrible but it was tedious.
I went round and round several times b4 inflating to check for possible 
pinching of the tube.

I'm tempted to take a light easy to mount folding tire in my bag just in case I 
get a flat.

>From what some have said they will get a bit easier to mount over time.

It will be interesting to see how they ride.

After reading this thread I'm wondering why I didn't just order some Rene Herse.

Paul in Dallas



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

[True Golden]

It seems perpetual for me.
I've already changed out most of my new to me Sam Hillbourne I've had a month 
or so to mostly get it like I like it.
I just changed tires today.
New Dia Compe Ene Ciclo thumb shifters are on the way to be installed next.
If I get bored for a project I tend to look on CL , find a bargain bike with 
decent tubing, take it apart,  build it back Riv like and on it goes.
I may need a AA like help group.I guess there are much worse hobbies/pastimes 
to pursue.
The plus is I get to ride'em and it mostly keeps me out of trouble.
I have a friend at one point that seemed to be changing out handlebars every 
other week. 

Paul in Dallas

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[RBW] Grand Bois Cypres 700 x 30 substitutes?

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Not sure why this did not link to original thread.
Paul in Dallas 

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[RBW] Grand Bois Cypres 700 x 30 substitutes?

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Hopefully a month ago for the last postis not too long to resurrect this thread.
On impulse I bought a pair of the Challenge Strada Bianca in the 700x36 size to 
try on my Sam Hillbourne.
It took me about 20 minutes per tire to mount them on Dyad 24mm wide rims.
After inflating I'm getting 36mm wide initially.
I used velcro strips to hold in place as I worked my way around.
It wasn't terrible but it was tedious.I went round and round several times b4 
inflating to check for possible pinching of the tube.
I'm tempted to take a light easy to mount folding tire in my bag just in case I 
get a flat.
>From what some have said they will get a bit easier to mount over time.
It will be interesting to see how they ride.
After reading this thread I'm wondering why I didn't just order some Rene Herse.
Paul in Dallas 

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[RBW] Progress on the Custom

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It looks terrific!!!
Love that lug lining and matching pump.
Look forward to pics of finished build.
Paul in Dallas 

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[RBW] Orange Sam in the House

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Thanks Andy.
I think my Sam is from a 2018 batch.
How does one verify?
Mine has the caliper brakes.
I am sure enjoying it and about to make a few more cockpit changes.
Paul in Dallas 

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[RBW] First ride, Atlantis

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Joel,  it's a great looking machine!
It looks like one of you're tweaks was moving the ends of the bar up from the 
downward tilt.
What bar tape will you use?
I'm still tweaking my Sam.
I expect those tires absorb up the bumps very well.
Did you go with Standard,  Endurance  or Extralight?
I too really like that rear bag.
Are you going to add a build list to the thread?

Congrats and enjoy!

Paul in Dallas 

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[RBW] Delight us with your 2020 Clems!

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What is it called when a woman climbs in or out  the pictured hole in the 
ground on the decal?
I was reading that Berkley changed the name to remain gender neutral.
I could see a Clem in the family over the next year, such versatile machines
I'm sure currently enjoying my new to me Orange Sam, called SamWise Orangey and 
no Riv should dwell alone...Right?
If you don't know who Samwise Gamgee is...well, if your a Rivendell fan please 
look it up. It's essential knowledge.
Paul in Dallas 

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[RBW] 26" road/gravel tire shortage

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I have also been quite pleased with these Maxxis DTH tires.
https://www.modernbike.com/product-2126217584

I think they are about a toss up with the Tioga Powerblocks in terms of weight, 
rolling resistance, and flat resistance.
Both are folding and come in at the 550g give or take weight range.
They also make a fatter DTH in a 26x2.3 that's about 200g heavier. 
Paul in Dallas 
PS: DTH stands for 'Drop the Hammer'
My dropping the hammer days are long gone.

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[RBW] 26" road/gravel tire shortage

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Also  I'm looking forward to trying a pair of Continental Contact Speed Bike 
tires in 26x2.0 with the 'basketball' tread like Riv Bike was selling in a 
700c, possibly other sizes.
I have 2 pair of them in a 700x42 and like them.
If you can find them they might be a worthy alternative.
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[RBW] 26" road/gravel tire shortage

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Hey Patrick and all.
Been out riding.10 miles out..several hours visiting a 95 YO friend.
Then the 10 mile return trip!
Very tolerable early but dang, about 1:30 this afternoon it was blazing. Mercy! 
Glad to be in the AC now.
Its egg frying on the sidewalk time!
I have Sun Rhyno-Lite rims that I measured outside width at 27mm on this 
particular bike, a made over Trek 950.
The Powerblocks in a 26x2.10 are measuring 52mm width.

I think they are a very decent smooth rolling,  not too heavy, not many flats 
tire.
Paul in Dallas 

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[RBW] Orange Sam in the House

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Thanks Mark.
I've had quite a few vintage mt bikes set up 'Riv' style particularly in the 
cockpit with 'upright' bars,quality fatter tires and practical gearing making 
for comfortable and fun bikes to ride on a modest budget.
Also, I've had several nice vintage touring bikes come through the bike stable 
also set up similarly.(Have two now.)
For my personal riding I give a slight edge to the touring bikes over the made 
over mt bikes as I tend to be a tad faster on them for some reason, perhaps the 
lighter tubing on their frames.The old tourers do have have more limits on tire 
sizes.
The 'faster' aspect is very relative as I've grown old and much slower
(Actually was never very fast)
Quantifying these things is not my strong suit.
Mind you,  my previous and only other Riv was a custom road I bought from Grant 
all the way back in 1999 and owned about 4 or 5 years so it's been 16 or 17 
years since last owning a Riv.
(Regretted selling it but that was during my phase of trying for lighter and 
faster bikes.)
Now with my new to me Riv...
I can tell a difference.
Only 28 miles on it since picking it up Tuesday morning but it just feels so 
comfortable, stableand seems to want to just go.Perhaps responsive to my input 
is one way to put it.
Its definitely putting a wide grin on my face!
Another plus is when stopping for a break I get to admire the overall beauty of 
it and the many cool small details.
To sum up, I'm loving it more each ride. It does have a quality I've really not 
quantified very well putting it at a few notches above my other bikes.
I'll continue to mull it over as I continue riding it with a big smile.
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[RBW] Orange Sam in the House

[True Golden]

Thanks everyone. 
Roberta  I like those grips pretty well.
I wish they had more cushion.

I like these a bit better:
Asti Natural Cork Foam Bicycle Grips
I just ordered these to try in orange.
Paul in Dallas
OneUp Components Lock-On Grips.







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[RBW] Just to be Clear ... (On Rivendell and Crazy Conspiracy Theories)

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>From the X-Files, "The truth is out there."
Paul in Dallas 

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[RBW] Just to be Clear ... (On Rivendell and Crazy Conspiracy Theories)

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And Aslan is on the move.
Paul in Dallas 

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[RBW] Things I Regret: Beausage on Vacation

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I bought a Rivendell Road back in 1999.
I wish I still had it.
Around a year later I lamented to Grant it had slipped while leaning on the 
corner of my house and slipped down said corner leaving an inch or so scrape on 
the top tube.
He responded something to the effect,'He considered putting a scratch on each 
frame b4 shipping so people wouldn't obsess about a scrape on a new bike, that 
they are meant to be ridden and beausage happens.'
That is not a quote but you get the gist of it.
That said,  it still bummed me for a while.
About 12 years ago I had a friend and co-worker that had a Riv inspired Heron 
in pristine shape he kept in his house.
His cat knocked over something on a shelf that fell on his Heron scraping it.
He wasted no time getting a local bike builder to restore it like new.
In the grand scheme it was minor as a genetic heart issue ended his life around 
age 60.
My advice , polish up what you can , dont sweat the small stuff and enjoy each 
ride.
Those pipe wraps are a great idea.
Also if overnighting at a motel,  camp ground etc, I would have multiple locks 
on the bikes or carry them inside which you probably do.
God's protection to you and your family for safe travels and safe riding.
Paul in Dallas





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[RBW] Just Pics from Your Good Ride Thread

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The handlebar on my friends Homer is a Nitto Billie Bar.
Paul in Dallas 

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[RBW] Ride Photos

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Really like  your B & W pics Eric!
Nice work.Thanks for sharing.
Paul in Dallas

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[RBW] End-of-Spring Rides

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Wonderful pics Patrick!!!

I always look forward to your latest pics.
Paul in Dallas 

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[RBW] Gus is a sit-up guy and his neck flows like a swan now

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I really enjoy your pics Deacon Patrick.
Hopefully I will get to the Colorado mountains mid summer to visit family. 
Paul in Dallas 

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[RBW] Just Pics from Your Good Ride Thread

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I was able to zoom in and Michael's Miyata tire label shows 700x44.
Paul in Dallas

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[RBW] Lightening up my Joe Appaloosa--a full makeover. AHH--a partial makeover. Thanks to Analog Cycles.

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What a great looking Appaloosa!Congrats Roberta.
The etching on the crank arm looks very cool.
If I could order a Riv the Appaloosa appeals to me most at this time.
Enjoy.
Paul in Dallas 
P.S.
I have a new in box, much lesser,  much cheaper dyno hubbed wheel setting in my 
closet for a  couple years now that I have never mounted on a bike.
Perhaps time to get it rolling on one of my 5 bikes.

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[RBW] Next Level Clementine

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In answer to your question:" Paul in Dallas - the boys really thought dyno was 
awesome. And they like the look of my bike. My husband even noticed - rare! 
Your friends are all getting Rivs and you don’t have one? Or you just don’t 
have a Roadini? "
I'm the odd man out, one has a Homer, one an orange Roadini plus at least one 
other Riv(I forget which model)Maybe a Sam?)and the other just ordered a 
Roadini in Silver after riding the Orange one and loving it.
I would love to get an Appaloosa at some point.
However all 5 of my bikes are currently set up 'Riv like'.
I did have a Riv Custom back in 1999.
Paul in Dallas 

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[RBW] Next Level Clementine

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Very, very nice indeed!!!
I hope it gives you many many miles of riding enjoyment.
Its very  cool you finally found a bike shop that can competently work on your 
bike. Cheers to them.
Congrats on getting your bike dialed in to your preferences.
Are your boys excited for you?
Paul in Dallas 
PS Another friend locally has a Riv on the way, a Roadini.
That will make 3. I'll be the odd guy out on our group rides.

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[RBW] Just Pics from Your Good Ride Thread

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Welcome Brady Smith!
Your Black Mountain looks ready for all sorts of great riding.I like that 
yellow color.
Paul in Dallas 

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[RBW] Just Pics from Your Good Ride Thread

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John Johnson, 
That stream in the forested area looks enchanting.
It looks to be a wonderful place for contemplating and refreshing ones soul.
Paul in Dallas

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[RBW] Just Pics from Your Good Ride Thread

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Patrick,
Thank you.
I am definitely an amateur.
Three decades back I took a photography class and learned the basics.
I bought a good Nikon film camera and several lenses and practiced quite a bit, 
even buying a dozen or so photography books to try to improve.
While my children were growing up I took many pics of them.
When I got into cycling the two hobbies meshed and more often than not I had a 
camera with me on my rides.
These days with a decent smart phone or compact digital camera it's of course 
easy to snap away.
It's also easy to get sloppy and not concentrate on the various aspects of a 
decent pic and rush which I most often do.
Along with the improved cameras on phones the editing software has improved 
which makes it pretty convenient to crop,  adjust, the light, exposure, 
contrast, color saturation, tone and quite a bit more to one's preferences.
Also I make good use of the delete button.
I love playing with various special effects features also.
Photos turn out better of course if I  think through the composition, the 
lighting, etc b4 snapping it,  having something decent to work with on the 
editing.
Over the years I've had 3 friends that were quite good, one a professional that 
inspired me to work at it.
I admire the Riv folks and other folks that take film cameras along and then 
share their results.
Paul in DallasAmateur who knows what makes for a decent photo but often rushing 
the processand perhaps liking a couple photos I take out of a hundred.



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[RBW] Just Pics from Your Good Ride Thread

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Wow!Craig Montgomery,  your really putting your Rivendell through it's places.
That type of riding and camping is something I'd like to do again. 
I forget,  is it an Allrounder?
What panniers?
Paul in Dallas

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[RBW] Just Pics from Your Good Ride Thread

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Jim,
That archway is a sculpture piece made to pay a bit of homage to a former piece 
of playground equipment from 40 or so years ago that was shaped like a rocket.
Kids growing up in the area loved climbing on that Rocket Ship.
I think that when the decision to tear it down was made an agreement was 
reached to put in that arch sculpture as a memorial to honor that beloved 
rocket ship.
The park is in the other side of the sculpture and across the bridge.
A Rec Ctr is on the other side nearer the arch.
The kids used to refer to the park as the rocket ship park.
A bit of minor area trivia.
Paul in Dallas 




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[RBW] Just Pics from Your Good Ride Thread

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Yes, Wow!Some terrific pics being posted.
Andy Cheatum's and Jim M.'s really stand out for me.

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[RBW] Just Pics from Your Good Ride Thread

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Yes, Wow!Some terrific pics being posted.
Andy Cheatum's and Jim H.'s rwally stand out for me.

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[RBW] Just Pics from Your Good Ride Thread

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Like others have expressed I also contemplate while riding my bike.
Some of my best thinking is probably done while riding.
The subject of the end of life is also something I think about.
I often pray for protection on my rides as the risk is there my life could be 
ended while riding.
It's a subject that can get folks in an uproar real quick as the r word gets 
involved and strong feelings generally come to surface.
Then the thread can get shut down.
We are all fellow human beings on our journey through this life which will have 
an end.
It's something we all have to wrestle with and figure out how to come to grips 
with it during our lifeas in forming our philosophy of faith or not faith or 
whatever we decide to believe or not believe or try to ignore the topic all 
together.
I don't think it's an easy process to sort out.Life's not easy and it's ending 
is not easy either particularly for those we deeply care about.
I don't mind talking about it offline should anyone care to as I am very much 
at peace with discussing the subject. I have found the answers I sought after.
I'm probably one of the older folks 'official old geezer status 'that 
participate in the group thus perhaps closer to what's next than you younger 
folks.
For me everyday is a gift and I try not to take it for granted. 
Cycling adds to my enjoyment on many days.
I expect there are groups online that discuss this subject of life's ending and 
finding purpose in depth and of course I agree this is not the group for it.
Paul in DallasTrying to remember the wonder of it all each day.

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[RBW] Fabricated floor-to-ceiling repair stand

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Impressive:
Nice work.

I can picture doing something similar in my garage.

Paul in Dallas

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[RBW] Thank you and "Enjoy the Ride!"

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Deacon Patrick,

I will also miss your posts. 
You have been an inspiration.

God's best to you and your family.

Here's hoping you check in every so often.
Either way safe pedaling.

Paul in Dallas

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[RBW] 26x1.75-2" tire recommendations

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I bought a pair or the Tioga Power Blocks on sale 
and have only done around 4 rides on them and am very pleased.

I also have Compass Rat Traps and Maxxis DTH tires on other 26" bikes.

I give the edge to the Rat Traps but cannot justify price on all my 26" bikes 
but
after riding the Power Blocks a bit don't think I am giving up all that much 
for the economies
realized.
They are folding tires, feel pretty supple and roll nicely.

The Maxxis DTH have also proven to be a very nice folding, smooth rolling, 
fairly supple tire
and I give 3rd position to them from my experiences
over various 26" tires I have tried. I guesstimate I have 1200 miles or more on 
them
and they are wearing great, and only one flat I recall. The DTH have proven to 
be very durable to this point.
I sure hope the Power Blocks prove durable as well.
 If so I will be ordering another pair.
>From recall both these and the DTH come in at about 550 g's
and are in the $35 per tire price range.


The Rat Traps have maybe 500 to 600 miles on them and are superior, I think,
 so supple and seemingly fast rolling from my experience. 
They are somewhat lighter than the Power Blocks and DTH tires
but also seem more sensitive to air pressure with my 215 lb heft over the other 
two brands.
I have had 3 or 4 flats on them.  I would love to try them tubeless.

Safe pedaling,

Paul C in Dallas



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[RBW] Where to buy bar-end shifters, advice on interesting derailleurs

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Ditto on the Shimani CX70 front derailers.
I have two of them now and found them to install with no problem and work well
with low 40T big rings dropping down to a 28t small ring.

That's Jenson rather than Jensen.

http://www.jensonusa.com/Shimano-CX70-CX-2X10-Front-Derailleur

Does rivbike still offer?

Worth a look.

Paul in Dallas

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[RBW] 26" vs. 700c for touring/load hauling

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I love to read discussions like this and learn from the variety of feedback.

After having and trying bikes with 26" ,650b and  700c wheels
my take it is not so much about the wheel size as like others have pointed out 
but the quality of the tires.

That said, I also think it is even more about the 'engine'.

These days with my 'engine' getting up there in age
and at the speeds I ride I can't tell a huge amount of difference
on ride times whether I am riding my 26", 650b or 700c bikes in my mostly urban 
area rides.

Riding  high quality and wide enough tires 39 to 60m wide on all of them has 
really added to my enjoyment in riding any of my bikes
due to the comfort of the wider tires and I don't get as 'beat up' from riding 
rough roads allowing me to ride longer. 

For my self contained loaded heavy (60 to 70 lbs of gear) bike tours I rode 
700c wheel bikes but that was in the US.
If I get to do further touring I would not hesitate to ride 26" wheels and 
would probably prefer it
if riding in countries were 26" replacements were what was available. 

Another essential aspect I have not seen mentioned (pardon if I may have missed 
it)
over any of the wheel sizes you chose is to select a wheel that is very well 
built, especially if carrying a load.
Subpar built wheels are going to go out of true with a load. That has been my 
experience.
If you are going to tour I would never scrimp on the quality of the wheel set 
whatever size is chosen.

Paul in Dallas



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[RBW] Let's see the best of your 2015

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It's fun to see pics from other folk's rides, including the scenery, the bikes 
and the people 
and sometimes I get ideas from them.

Thanks for sharing them.

Most of my riding is in the urban and suburb areas of Dallas, TX

As a result most of my photos come from this area with an occasional
ride in a country road setting. 
This area does have a lot of interesting sculptures, various outside art and 
architecture if one knows where to look.

As I have aged I take more time to stop and snap a pic or ten.
As cell phone cameras have gotten better I pretty much rely of it these days. 
I think just about all of these are taken with my S5 Samsung phone.

I linked my favs from 2015 in a story format on photobucket.

Link here:
http://s793.photobucket.com/user/ViewPicsHere/2015%20Favs/story

Safe pedaling in 2016

Paul in Dallas

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[RBW] Sometimes a photo is better than a descriptive subject line.

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Love hearing good news like this.

I hope you continue to improve and have many great rides in the near future.


Paul in Dallas

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[RBW] New Winter Project: Another 650B conversion, thanks in part to you

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Sure Lee.



They came off ebay.

Note, I am no wheel expert.



I am guessing I may have 300 miles or so on them.

For my experiment with 650b they are working well. 



I think he accepted $10 less which covered part of shipping so I don't have 
much invested

into my test but overall they seem decent enough



The rims are  Zac19 36 hole and the hub shells have no labels but look very 
similar to what I have seen labeled Parallax / Alivio / Acera.



The bearings seemed way too tight so I opened them up and added a bit of grease 
and adjusted them where they spin nicely.

They also currently spin true. I am unsure about longevity on wheels at this 
price point.



I measured the outside width at 23mm. I guess the 19m he list is the inside 
width.



I do not see 36 spoke wheels listed currently. You might send the seller a 
message to inquire when he expects more.

Clicking on new listing links directed me to 28 spoke wheels.



Here's his description:

Silver 650B / 27.5 wheels, 130mm rear, 100mm front, 

double walled aluminum alloy rims, 1"wide, 7/ 8/9 Speed, 

( I can provide for free an adapter to convert wheel to 7 speed, just ask), 

36 DT IND silver spokes, Alloy hubs, quick release skewers included, 

Schrader valve drilling, ERTRO 584 x 19mm



http://www.ebay.com/itm/WHEELSET-650B-26-x-1-1-2-27-5-SLVR-130MM-7-8-9-SPD-WEI-ZAC19-36-H-/252184203241?nma=true=k%252BCYE%252BPjmTBrli9puKzslmwV6Uc%253D_cvip=true=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557



Safe pedaling,

Paul in Dallas







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  10:39 AM (1 hour ago) 
 


Paul, 

 

Can you divulge the source of this budget 650b wheelset?

 

I have 2 mid '80s schwinn travellers ('86 in black and '88 in teal/white fade). 
I've converted the '86 to 700 x 37 paselas which fit but make fenders nothing 
but a pipe dream. I'm considering converting the '88 to 650b.

 

thanks!

 

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[RBW] New Winter Project: Another 650B conversion, thanks in part to you

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Tim,

If you posted about those wheels here or on the ibob list I probably learned of 
them from you.

I don't come up with much original but continually learn from the good folks on 
these lists.
There are so many willing to share their knowledge and help others. Thanks to 
you all.

Trying what many of you have found works well has enabled me to get a few cool 
bikes dialed
in that are a pleasure to ride. 

If I occasionally get one to look pretty good in the process it just adds to 
the enjoyment.

I don't recall if I shared this but another bike I miss and probably about the 
loveliest bike I have ever owned
(and I have owned a bunch over the years) since that 1985 Tempo was a brand new 
1999 Joe built Riv Road
assisted by Grant to pick a size. 
That's one I would probably take out a loan to get back and kick myself for 
letting it go.

At the time I was in a 'lighter is better' frame of mind. Live and learn.
Somewhere I still have the tube set design sheet he sent me showing the mix and 
match of tubes and the frame design.
It was a gorgeous blue color with contrasting creme head tube and terrific 
looking lugs.
I have a few pics of it somewhere.

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[RBW] Saturday Acorn Cruncher Ride

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This past Saturday it was cool and very windy in Dallas but I layered up and 
took out my current fav bike , 
an Nishiki Int'l from 1984 that I rebuilt into a bike that works for me for my 
urban adventures. 

It rides very nicely and is comfortable for me with the bars up high for 
upright riding. 
Your preferences may vary. This is mine.

Currently it is sporting some 650b wheels and Compass tires.

Sunday was the 52nd anniversary of that dark day in Dallas when JFK was struck 
down.
Every time I ride a route that takes me past that site there are always people 
checking it out and Saturday was no exception.

I guess it's a site many visitors and area residents want to check out.

Some of the pics are from the 'grassy knoll', some from Dealey Plaza. and some 
from the triple overpass.
Also there is one with the formerly named Texas School Book Depository' now the 
6th Floor Museum in the background.

The one by "original restored Pegasus' is in front of the Omni Hotel as are the 
giant Christmas Balls.

Also there is one with Reunion Station and the Reunion Tower in the background.

This is one of my favorite type rides to leisurely pedal an area and take pics 
of things that strike me as interesting.
Most of the time there is a bike in the foreground.

I refer to my fall rides as 'Acorn Cruncher' rides. This area has countless oak 
trees and the acorns are falling to the ground
in abundance. I 'crunch' lots of them on my rides this time of year.
Some streets have 'acorn powder' covering patches of the street where the autos 
have pulverized the acorns.

I hope these links work. If not I might need to try again or perhaps I can 
figure out to do one link for the album.

Thanks
Paul in Dallas







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[RBW] Saturday Acorn Cruncher Ride

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Link to slide show:

http://s793.photobucket.com/user/ViewPicsHere/slideshow/N%20Intl

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[RBW] Hope You Heal Soon

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https://janheine.wordpress.com/2015/11/21/i-was-lucky-but-still/

I did not see this posted here today but saw it on the ibob list.
Apologies if it was posted and this is a duplicate.

Adding my prayers for healing and strength to bear up during the process for 
Jan as well as his family
during the holidays.

Paul in Dallas



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[RBW] 1985 trek 870 rivified and rebuilt

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Very nicely done Drew.

I really like your Trek rebuild.

I expect you are going to enjoy many great rides on it.

http://vintage-trek.com/images/trek/85All-Terrain.pdf

I took a look at the specs on the vintage Trek site, Tange Prestige...nice.

I am sure enjoying several rigid vintage mtb's I have rebuilt, two of them 
Trek's but 5 years newer than yours (1990)
so the geometry changed by then.

However, last week I picked up a 22" 1985 or 86 Diamondback Apex that has 
pretty relaxed angles as well.
I completely disassembled it yesterday afternoon and hope to start the rebuild 
today as the paint is pretty good
and a repaint/powdercoat is not necessary. It has double butted Infiniity 
tubing.
I wonder what the main differences were between the Prestige and Infinity of 
that era?

Did you happen to weigh the frame?
I have been weighing the various vintage mtb frames b4 rebuilding and so far 
7.5 to 8.5 lbs is the range of the bare frame/fork
weights although I had one tank of a Hardrock that was  9.6 pounds for bare 
frame and fork. Sold that one.
Of course all of mine have been 21,22, or 23" frames.

These are cool bikes to build up on a budget.
I have done the donation/transfer of parts thing quite a few times.

Safe pedaling,

Paul in Dallas

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[RBW] Bikepacking Pikes Peak

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I choose adjectives stellar and splendiferous to describe your bikepacking trip 
Patrick!

Enjoyed seeing the pics and video of your adventure.

I hope the health issues have settled down and you are feeling much better.

Three questions?

What camera do you use?

Did you take a small tripod to do the riding shots and then edit?

Do you take a cell phone in case of emergencies or to check in with the family?
(perhaps there would be coverage issues even with a cell phone)

Safe pedaling,

Paul in Dallas

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[RBW] Re: [Bulk] Re: [BOB] For those of you who don't subscribe to the Compass/BQ mailings ... New Compass Tires Now Available

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So 2.125 x 26.

http://www.metric-conversions.org/length/millimeters-to-inches.htm

Sounds good for my rigid mtb's converted to urban crusisers.

Paul in Dallas.
  - Original Message - 
  From: Jeff Lesperance 
  To: Philip Kim 
  Cc: RBW Owners Bunch ; internet-...@googlegroups.com ; Patrick Moore 
  Sent: Friday, August 28, 2015 10:19 AM
  Subject: [Bulk] Re: [BOB] For those of you who don't subscribe to the 
Compass/BQ mailings ... New Compass Tires Now Available


  The copy on the page where these are for sale 
(https://www.compasscycle.com/shop/26-inch/compass-26-x-2-3-rat-trap-pass/) 
contains the conflicting measurement info:


  Compass 26″ x 2.3″ Rat Trap Pass


  ...


  The Rat Trap Pass (26″ x 54mm)


  I also recall that actual measured width was reported to be closer to 50mm. I 
ordered up a pair to see if they'll fit on my Handsome XOXO, which has handled 
2.1 semi-knobbies with a bit of wiggle room. If they don't fit my 10-year old 
is going to have the fanciest tires in the 'hood


  -Jeff
  Silver Spring, MD


  On Fri, Aug 28, 2015 at 11:14 AM, Philip Kim philipw...@gmail.com wrote:

Is this a typo? Because I thought it was supposed to be 54-55mm, which 
means 2.1ish.

Also, I remember reading these actually measured out to be 50mm on their 
prototype. I wonder if they resolved that, but I don't know anything about the 
tire molding process and how easy/difficult it is to change specs.

On Friday, August 28, 2015 at 10:49:26 AM UTC-4, Ginz wrote:
  I'm a bit surprised at the 2.3 width.  There are a lot of touring bikes 
that can fit a 1.75 or 2.0...but 2.3 is really out there. In the 559 wheel 
size, we're talking mountain bike.









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[RBW] Re: [Bulk] [BOB] Re: 1980s Jamis Dakota: $120 with Bullmoose and nice ST ratchet thumbshifters

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Looks similar to this one except for the bars.

This fellow has a high price tag on his.

http://budgetbicyclectr.com/1983-jamis-dakota-mountain-bicycle-20.html

Love the look of the brazing.

Reminds me of my broken Schwinn Cimarron.

My mid 80's Peugeot MTB had the bottom of chainstay mounted Cunningham brakes
and I switched to these Tektro's on the rear and am pleased with how well they 
work.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TEKTRO-BLACK-CALIPER-BRAKE-FOR-BEACH-CRUISERS-26-FRONT-WHEEL-79-99MM-REACH-/191548783421

I do have to install wheel with 26 x 2.3 tire deflated but I don't find that to 
be any big deal.
These fat tires rarely flat in my riding.

Paul in Dallas
  - Original Message - 
  From: Patrick Moore 
  To: internet-bob ; rbw-owners-bunch 
  Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2015 8:08 PM
  Subject: [Bulk] [BOB] Re: 1980s Jamis Dakota: $120 with Bullmoose and nice ST 
ratchet thumbshifters


  Oh and dump the saddle and rack.


  On Tue, Aug 18, 2015 at 7:07 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote:

I forgot (of course) to add: the deal involves a 3-way cockpit swap, but 
basically, my Dakota, pictured broadside, would receive the nice Bullmoose and 
shifters in the 2nd photo.


So picture the bike broadside with Bullmoose and hi-kwal shifters, not the 
plasticky things.



Dn Patrick: I see this bike, or the Cannondale, as a perfect, 
cheap-but-nice beater to ride such routes as the Rampart Reservoir trail.


On Tue, Aug 18, 2015 at 7:05 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote:

  ... and Cunningham whatchamacallit brakes. Fillet brazed! Braze-ons for 
portage strap! and more modern WTB tires. Biopace crankset, Deershead 
derailleurs, 6 speed fw.


  All in very good condition. Local acquaintance will give it me for $120. 
Bearings all feel good, and it is my size.


  My intent is to use it for real, but not hugely gnarley, singletrack -- 
it, beside a wee bit of nostalgia, it will be a user, for those 2-4 times/year 
that I actually ride singletrack.


  Said acquaintance is also selling an '80s Cannondale something STIX 
with toute XT 8 speed, also vg, but perhaps, if pressured, $160.


  My feelings tend toward the Dakota; my experience of so very many money 
losing bike projects -- trying to turn the proverbial sows ear into a silk 
purse -- makes me think that the '80s vintage might be more realistic.


  The Dakota feels good when I ride it; tho' it has long stays, I don't 
think it is the barge-like, early '80s design, a couple of samples of which 
I've also owned (and disliked).


  Thoughts?


  Tx.


  PS: Stevie, observing, tells me that the Dakota could fetch $350 if all 
stars aligned.






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[RBW] Bike Flights experience so far...pretty good

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I have used them twice the past 4 or 5 weeks and have been very pleased and 
saved money.

Both times they just had me enter all the info online, print a shipping label 
and attach to box,
and then drop off at my nearest FedEx center. 

They scanned the label, gave me a receipt with tracking number and 
it was on the way.

I will be using them again for future bike shipments.
One of the packages was a wheelset.

This gets me to wondering, does it have to be a bike or bike part to ship via 
Bike Flights.

Paul in Dallas

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[RBW] DFW shops

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Those are my 2 favs as well. 



Also if over in Ft Worth there is Trinity Bicycles .



http://trinitybicycles.com/



Paul in Dallas


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[RBW] Dipping my toe into mountain riding at 8800 feet ...

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Fun stuff.

Thanks for sharing.

I enjoyed seeing the pics on the other thread.

I am in the Denver area a few times a year.
It would be fun to try one or more of those rides.

Of course if Patrick of the Moore was lagging behind I would be really lagging
being even more of a flatlander and older than him.

On two different month long self contained tours ( about 65 lbs of gear) with a 
friend who is a much stronger rider 
it was common for him to wait 30 minutes at the top of passes for me to make it.

I think the worse was a 45 minute wait. 

I kept telling him to go on and we could meet at the day's end destination but 
he said 
he didn't mind waiting and wanted to make sure I made it ok.

He is a great riding companion and friend.

We did do some of that terrain, south of Denver ,roads only mind you, on the 
2nd tour 
from Sedalia, Decker, Pine, Bailey, Fairplay, across Boreas Pass to 
Breckenridge,
and then points north through Wyoming on to Yellowstone Nat'l Park.

That was quite a trip.

Lover reading reports and seeing pics of adventures like this, especailly with 
the two Patricks.

Paul in Dallas

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[RBW] DFW shops

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Those are my 2 favs as well. 



Also if over in Ft Worth there is Trinity Bicycles .



http://trinitybicycles.com/



Paul in Dallas









DFW shops 

john muhl johnm...@gmail.com: Aug 07 11:11AM -0700 

Depending on where you are in town Oak Cliff Bicycle Company 
http://ocbicycleco.com/ or Transit Bicycle Company 
http://www.transitbikes.com/. Both have competitive prices and stock good 
stuff and happily do special orders for anything else you need.



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  12:26 AM (14 hours ago)  

Now that I'm about to become a Rivendell owner I have the dilemma of where to 
get bike stuff locally.
 Do any of you know of a Rivendell friendly bike shop in the Dallas area? 
 

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[RBW] Dipping my toe into mountain riding at 8800 feet ...

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Fun stuff.

Thanks for sharing.

I enjoyed seeing the pics on the other thread.

I am in the Denver area a few times a year.
It would be fun to try one or more of those rides.

Of course if Patrick of the Moore was lagging behind I would be really lagging
being even more of a flatlander and older than him.

On two different month long self contained tours ( about 65 lbs of gear) with a 
friend who is a much stronger rider 
it was common for him to wait 30 minutes at the top of passes for me to make it.
I think the worse was a 45 minute wait. 

I kept telling him to go on and we could meet at the day's end destination but 
he said 
he didn't mind waiting and wanted to make sure I made it ok.
He is a great riding companion and friend.

We did do some of that terrain, south of Denver ,roads only mind you, on the 
2nd tour  
from Sedalia, Decker, Pine, Bailey, Fairplay, across Boreas Pass to 
Breckenridge,
and then points north through Wyoming on to Yellowstone Nat'l Park.

That was quite a trip.

Lover greports and seeing pics of adventures like this, especailly with the two 
Patricks.



Paul in Dallas

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[RBW] WTB: Any 60 or 61cm Atlantis Frames and Fork Only Up for Sale?

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I have a good friend who looks at the Atlantis bikes  longingly fairly often
and makes do with lesser bikes but the Atlantis is his dream bike for his type 
of riding.

Shoot, it's one of my dream bikes too but out of my price range.

I am asking on his behalf if someone has a frame and fork only they are 
considering selling
in a 60 or 61cm (C-T measurement) A 63cm would be too tall.
(not sure what sizes they came in in this size range) If it has a headset and 
BB that would be fine. Fine if not as well.

He has a bike's worth of great parts and wheels he likes to build up such a 
frame/fork.

So , if you have such a frame you wish to sell please let me know offline 
preferably, and what you are asking for it
so I can pass info on to him to contact you.  truegolden@   att   dot  
net

Thanks,

Paul in Dallas



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[RBW] Stolen Rambouillet UPDATE!

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Resounding applause !!!
Standing ovation !!!

Paul in Dallas

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[RBW] FS: Rivendell Readers and Catalogs

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Hey folks,

Trying to clear out some more stuff and raise some funds for other bike stuff
I came across this stash of Riv Bike literature I have had for some time.

It consists of various Rivendell catalogs and Rivendell Readers as shown in 
these 2 pictures.


http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy213/ViewPicsHere/Parts/20150529_140510_resized_zpsnzdky8yp.jpg


http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy213/ViewPicsHere/Parts/20150529_140554_resized_zpsprkfhdoe.jpg



Price is for $40 + $5 shipping = total of $45 shipped to my PayPal in conti USA.

List from pics:
Rivendell Readers 8 to 27

Catalog #'s 2, 4, 5, 6, 7,8, 9 and 20
plus Spring 2002 and Fall-Winter 2002

Hillbourne brochure
2014 Holiday flyer

Thanks everyone,

Paul in Dallas

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[RBW] Vittoria Voager Hyper Tires on Long Low.

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On two of my bikes I have the Vittoria Voyager Hypers in the 700c x 38 which 
run true to size on the wheels I have them mounted on
and I have been very pleased.

I have had several flats from goathead stickers and a small nail but most tires 
would flat from those.
I think they are one of the better values in tires in this size.
If they had a 26 size I would be interested.

Safe pedaling,

Paul in Dallas

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[RBW] A bike for Mom

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Very, very nicely done Tony.
It's a beautiful bike.

Saw the mention of Groody Bro's powder coaters.
Based on favorable comments here as I recall and on the ibob list I have been 
contemplating sending 
them a vintage rigid MTB frame to coat I plan on building up as a fatter tired 
urban cruiser.

Thanks for sharing your project.

You recall about how much coating and shipping costs were?

Thanks


Paul in Dallas

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[RBW] Albas to noodles

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 Edwin W  wrote:
How do you lengthen cable and housing. That's kind of a joke, because I cut it 
too short, but if you have a little extra cable CAN you throw in a little 
section of housing? Or will it buckle?




I have used these Jagwire Aluminum Housing Connectors a few times with success.


http://bikeline.com/product/jagwire-aluminum-housing-connectors-188236-1.htm

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[RBW] Brisk November Ride

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Deacon Patrick,

I enjoy your posts and pics and continue to be inspired by your minimalist life 
style, hopefully enough to minimalize more myself.

Paul in Dallas (only about 32 degrees here this morning.

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Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com: Nov 11 

We got an inch of snow last night and a brisk 4˚F at 7am, so I bundled up and 
headed out, hopeful of making it to the top of Lovell Gulch or perhaps Rampart 
Reservoir. Alas, the slick snowpack left me pondering my own mortality on the 
hood of a diesel truck just learning how to drive in the snow (either being 
from somewhere else or having forgotten in the last 6 months). So I wimped out 
and turned around.


All clothing systems worked beautifully except for footwear. I have yet to sort 
out what to wear that handles uber cold to wet and sloppy AND is minimalist. 
But I am home now, and can feel my toes again. They are still pink and still 
wiggle, so I wasn’t too stupid. Grin.


Photos show what felt like a quintessential November day in Colorado hills. 
(There’s 12 all told, use the left arrow to see them all.)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/15146894563/in/photostream/


With abandon,
Patrick

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Re: [Bulk] [RBW] Quick Swapping of Wald Basket on Front Rack

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Quick Swapping of Wald Basket on Front Rack

Call Me Jay callmehamt...@mac.com: Sep 07 04:52PM -0700 

“I'm thinking of getting a front rack and Wald basket for my newish Homer 
for commuting use. I already have a Sackville Shop Sack so it seems like a 
no brainer. That said, I'd like to able easily take off the basket for 
weekend rides with a rando bag without having to cut zip ties. Kind of a 
hassle and a bit wasteful. Any suggestions?”



Jay,



I am successfully using the velcro ties to secure my rear basket to my drop bar 
converted vintage Specialized MTB 'grocery getter'

bike with no problems. 




Contributing to my method working could be the quantity as I used a dozen of 
them and some of mine 

are a bit heavier duty than those linked.

I just removed it over the Labor day weekend for riding around Austin, TX  
installed it back again upon returning.




It does take a bit longer with so many but not too big of a hassle and like you 
I did not like wasting all the plastic zip ties/tie wraps.

I can lift the rear of the bike by the basket and there is no movement. I did 
snug them down pretty tightly even breaking one by pulling too tightly.




The ties I used were purchased at Home Depot.



Sometimes I really load that basket down, lots of groceries, and even 
occasionally carrying another complete bike on top of it.



Safe pedaling,

Paul in Dallas


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[RBW] Upright

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That is one 'uprighteous' video!

I enjoyed seeing it. Thanks for sharing.

I have one bike set up very upright with Albatross bars, an old mid 80's 
Peugeot MTB, heavy but fun to ride.
Well, not all that heavy at 29 to 30 lbs. after reading that bike weight thread.

Safe pedaling
Paul in Dallas

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Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com: Aug 15 05:24PM -0600 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3smPA17D8M

Sweet video, but the average uprightness quotient is a quamtum (new metric)
measure above anything on the Rivendell site.

I notice too how many of the riders lunge their torsos forward to get
torque.

Patrick butt back and torso inclined Moore

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