Obviously, it is frustrating to not have your bike. Doubly so if it's
sitting somewhere waiting to be painted.
But, if I understand the scenario so far, Rivendell is repairing the frame
for free and is having it repainted. They've also offered a replacement
bike. Is that a loaner until it's
Bowmore is nice. I've only drunk a few bottles of Laphroaig, but each one
tasted different. I've had a couple bottles of the Trader Joe's Finlaggan,
and it makes me giddy. Tasty, mysterious, and $20.
Philip
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On Sunday, August 11, 2013 7:55:54 AM UTC-7, MikeC wrote:
I too
I should have it by Wednesday, August 21. It feels like a long time to
wait, but most of that delay is on my end, not theirs ($$$).
On Sunday, August 11, 2013 8:59:24 PM UTC-7, DianeB wrote:
As well there should be! Congratulations on getting your beautiful bike,
Cecily. When do you think
just watch out for rides in the West Hill and stairways;-)
Dennis in PDX
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Nice set up, Max!
I stirred the Tektro caliper and lever idea for a while to open up the
clearances on my Rambouillet for more tire and fender room. In the meantime
I had collected some Continental Gatorskin 700x32 (actually 29mm on
Velocity Synergy rims) tires on clearance from the local REI
I can't spam to this but I have two experiences that are similar.
My first non-Mountain Bike(Giant OCR2) carried me around San Francisco until I
was struck by a car. I had the chain rings dig into my Achilles and was carried
away by an ambance - the bike was fine. As I was recovering my family
Michael, I'm just now reading through the threads of this post. Given your
comparison of crank lengths, pedals, and shoes in the referenced post, have
you tried moving the clipless pedals to the Bleriot and using those shoes
to ride in? Reason I ask that is because I've been shifting around
Now the rear close-up showing the simple attachment of my Tubus Fly. Threaded
hole on TOP of the brake bridge is my new favorite feature.
http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/justinaugust/9492290265/
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Wow looks great. Were the moto-lites required for clearance?
How's the clearance at the chainstay? Do you have full range to slide the rear
wheel in and out for gear changes?
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Sweet setup! Two questions;
-Can you compare stopping power/feel between the moto-lights and more
traditional canti's?
-What do you think of the Nomads? They look like a very good value and
pretty light weight.
Enjoy your upgraded ride!
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I slept on that one, and now it's gone.
Updating this to: looking for a 60cm or 62cm stock QB or frameset. Had a
really nice upgraded one offered to me, but I have my own upgrade path in
mind.
Orange trumps green.
On Thursday, August 8, 2013 11:21:58 PM UTC-7, Philip Williamson wrote:
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Eric
The kayak trailer was parked in the rack located just before the 54th st.
intersection and light at Hiawatha, across from the dog park. with the
amount of Pedestrians and those 4 wheel pedal contraptions they rent at the
falls, in the Minnehaha park/trail area I can't imagine pulling that
If anyone is interested in riding up from North County on Friday, let me
know. I can't spend the night so it has to be early enough for me to get
home before dark.
Thanks.
Frank
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Good to know... I think I'll do the same during my upcoming trip to the US
(buy Schmidt lighting wire + fancy quick disconnects). Sad that I have to
go to America to buy German parts, because I am still not sure about how to
ask for these things in European bike shops.
On Wednesday, August 7,
Hi Steve,
I believe the P50s are meant for 700c bikes, but I sure would love to see
them make a 50mm wide fender for 26 wheels. I went ahead and ordered the
P55.
http://www.sks-germany.com/?l=ena=productr=mudguardsi=6409800121CHROMOPLASTICS
I think I will be needing a massive mudflap after
Hi Steve,
I believe the P50s are meant for 700c bikes, but I sure would love to see
them make a 50mm wide fender for 26 wheels. I went ahead and ordered the
P55.
http://www.sks-germany.com/?l=ena=productr=mudguardsi=6409800121CHROMOPLASTICS
I think I will be needing a massive mudflap after
Hi Steve,
I believe the P50s are meant for 700c bikes, but I sure would love to see
them make a 50mm wide fender for 26 wheels. I went ahead and ordered the
P55.
http://www.sks-germany.com/?l=ena=productr=mudguardsi=6409800121CHROMOPLASTICS
I think I will be needing a massive mudflap after
Putting this out to the group in advance. I plan to prepare my Bombadil
for sale shortly, which is a double top-tube 60cm in dark green and cream.
I need to sell a few bikes in my stable, and I'm forced to make a tough
choice. I also hope there may be a nice home for it among this group.
Jeremy,
Here's one on Ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Quickbeam-Frameset-62cm-Orange-w-headset-/330987061099?pt=US_Bicycles_Frameshash=item4d105dbf6b
You lucky so so It's rare to fine one in my size. Hope you get one soon.
~Hugh
On Thursday, August 8, 2013 2:50:35 PM UTC-7, Jeremy
The one I posted is orange and just frame and fork so you can do your own
build.
~Hugh
On Monday, August 12, 2013 9:37:04 AM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote:
Jeremy,
Here's one on Ebay
What a great welcome! Zack enjoy you're new city with many great rides and
friends...look forward to your ride reports and images so I can live in
Portland vicariously.
~Hugh
On Friday, August 9, 2013 9:24:08 PM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote:
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Have had my Hilsen now 7 months I've done a California coastal tour, mini
tour rumble and a multitude of mixed terrain rides and feel I have dialed
in Homer well enough...was riding the other day and just had that feeling
that Homer and I were fully integrated, symbiotic I knew what to expect
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Bolt on nut fitting (NOT Allen nut)
Koolstop brake pads
Excellent condition (small scratches on rear brake)
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I love drops. I have drop bars on all my bikes. I run 'em high on the
Bombadil, and run 'em low on my new lightweight rando bike. I run them in
between on the other bikes, including my Hilsen. Drops are where it's at,
for me. If I ever get around to a Betty Foy build, it also will be with
Meine Damen und Herren:
It wasn't really a call for an immediate ride but a suggestion for a
near-term future event. Since the first job of any ride leader is to just
pick a goddamned date already, I'll work on that.
cc
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My town bikes have upright bars--great for riding a few miles across Davis, but
for anything longer I use drop bars.
I've tried mustache bars on two different bikes with no success--just can't
find a comfortable hand position for long rides.
--Eric Norris
Email: campyonly...@me.com
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Shawn:
I just got back from a two-day 120mi/200km ride with a large saddlesack in
the rear (on the rear top rack) and two swift mini short stack panniers on,
plus a basket on the top of the (recently and no longer) discounted big
front rack. This was on the 57cm Hilsen. The weight was distributed
The final photo on the Betty Foy page shows a Betty with Sackville panniers
up front and no rear rack at all! I think that's Keven's Betty Foy. Call
him and ask him. I'm sure he'd be happy to talk about it with you. I know
he loves his Betty Foy.
On Saturday, August 10, 2013 2:15:42 PM
Hi, Hugh
I love the drops! Both of my Rivs proudly sport 46 Noodles. I've done the
Moustache and Albatross thing (I still have Albatrosses mounted on my old
kid-hauling Stumpjumper), but Noodles rule for all my riding needs -
commuting, off road, pavement, whatever. Noodles are the only
Hi Hugh,
A timely post. On Saturday I changed from Noodles to Albatross bars. Did a
300 plus mile tour with the drops and felt something was missing. So...on
went the Albatross bars. First ride using them was yesterday. Did about 40
miles. So far I really like them here is why:
1. More up
Hugh:
You've really captured a feeling in your description of you ride. Those
times are truly special.
As to the bars, I've always been comfortable with drops but occasionally
muse on trying an upright bar on my Atlantis. I've tried Moustache bars on
another bike couldn't get used to
I have always loved the drops, and almost all my adult bikes have had them.
I guess it's partly because I came to love biking during the '70s bike
boom, and that's how the bikes were set up.
So I got comfortable on those. Then I tried some more-or-less Alba-type
bars (on a nice Schwinn
I had Subtour XC Pro cantis. They worked fine. It was my birthday and I treated
myself! Luckily there is 0 rack interference but I think fenders would be a no
go. The tires are great for the money. They aren't Gran Bois but I think they
are nicer than Paselas for a little less.
-J
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Chris,
I can be as impatient as the next fellow, probably more so, but I'd point
out that Rivendell is not in the business of repairing frames. This task
is out of the normal order of things for them, they are at the mercy of two
subcontractors who each have their own pipeline of work and
Man, that's a bummer
I hope you get it back, or your insurance helps you get a new one.
For what it's worth, I keep my commuters in the garage , locked up, in
addition to locking the garage.
My Rivs I keep in the house (I rent the top part of the duplex). It's a
pretty good neighbourhood,
The used Romulus I recently purchased took. I believe from what the
original owner mentioned, three months to be returned for the same type of
repair. That was a few years ago and of course it had to be shipped to
Canada but when you are dealing with more than one business in order to
Peter, you hit the nail on the head!To Chris: be patient, and I bet
you'll be delighted with your newly repaired and painted frame. Be sure
to post photos when you get your frame back, and remember, the folks at
Rivendell are all great people or they wouldn't be working there. They
Great description, Hugh. What you describe is exactly what I felt when I
test rode a Homer. I had been thinking Atlantis, Sam or possibly a Hunqa.
But the test ride Homer fit perfectly and cajoled me forward. The Atlantis,
Sam and Hunqa were all suddenly in 2nd place.
Regarding bars...
I have
Hi Shawn,
I think the information stated by Andy, Doug Christopher is dead
on...I'll add I did a 260 mile tour with about sixty pounds and ran
panniers in the back low-riders up front with a basket. What I found was
that the handling suffered with the basket load (even 5 lbs) especially on
I have to say, I love the basket so much, that if I were to go next time,
I'd just keep it empty--it's so damn handy in case you find something
along the way you'd want to carry for a short distance--firewood, for
example. :)
On Mon, Aug 12, 2013 at 3:39 PM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote:
Summer is almost over trying to jam as much riding as I can before school
starts
Pedicabing with good old friends
Grant shows Sean and I how to ride hills. Another lesson Wisdom beats youth
and skill anyday
Worse Stats for a group ride yet.
- 2 crashes.
- 1 flat tire
- 2 bonked riders.
- 3
Grand photos! Thanks.
I'll bite on several things:
-- the secret to climbing is ... ?
-- what did you do with the carcass of the 4th rider?
With abandon,
Patrick
On Monday, August 12, 2013 4:51:28 PM UTC-6, Manuel Acosta wrote:
Summer is almost over trying to jam as much riding as I can
Christopher,
I get that. It really is handy.
~Hugh
On Monday, August 12, 2013 3:49:07 PM UTC-7, Christopher Chen wrote:
I have to say, I love the basket so much, that if I were to go next time,
I'd just keep it empty--it's so damn handy in case you find something
along the way you'd want
I should add that the main technique I've learned from Grant on climbing
hills, I learned from chapter 4 of Just Ride. Works great for loaded
touring bikes, though with my vertigo, it took me a year to get rather than
the 10 minutes he suggests. I'm a slow coach. Sardonic grin.
With abandon,
These seem to come up occasionally, but never when I'm flush with funds.
I'm hoping to find a 60cm Saluki - butterscotch only / either canti or
extra-long reach caliper version / complete bike or frameset. I'd
appreciate a note if anyone has one for sale or knows of one. Thanks!
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I've got so many Riv T's it's silly, but still the BBH version makes me
smile
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Hugh, do you have an updated count? Some of my locals are interested
but I don't know how much dirt is left to sleep on.
On 8/12/13, Frank Quan jfq...@gmail.com wrote:
If anyone is interested in riding up from North County on Friday, let me
know. I can't spend the night so it has to be early
I am selling a black Pass and Stow Porteur rack and the matched Freight
Baggage bag. I bought both Spring '12 and both are in great shape. Rack has
light mount and is black. Bag is Navy blue/yellow accents/yellow interior.
The rack was made to easily fit a smaller bike (my Atlantis is a 52cm0.
David, Here is my count.
1.Me
2.Doug
3.Evan
4.You
5.Curtis
6.Mike
7.Tom
8.Jim ?
9.Estaban?
10Mitch?
So I have a confirmed 8 counting Jim in as I think he was in but might
drive down later. I haven't heard whether Estaban was a confirmed
participant also I haven't heard back from Mitch as he
Then again...one could just strap wood to a front rack or a six pack
depending on your sense of priorities.
~Hugh
On Monday, August 12, 2013 3:49:07 PM UTC-7, Christopher Chen wrote:
I have to say, I love the basket so much, that if I were to go next time,
I'd just keep it empty--it's so
Hey Bryan,
Thanks I am enjoying the Hilsen. We need to get a ride in soon. I figure
you've been busy of late.
Best,
Hugh
Sunland, Ca
On Mon, Aug 12, 2013 at 11:50 AM, Bryan bwedg...@gmail.com wrote:
Hi, Hugh
I love the drops! Both of my Rivs proudly sport 46 Noodles. I've done the
Sale pending
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Hugh,
Your post made me feel a bit of nostalgia for my 41cm Noodles! I envy your
comfort on the Noodles because for me I could never quite find them relaxed.
If only I had a longer arms, and didn't have as much of a reach (with even
the shortest stem) I'd probably have kept them.
I dig the
Thanks All! Well, the good news is USAA (my insurance) will pay for
replacement cost - I've never made a claim before -- so I'm thrilled about
that. . . It does make the pain a bit less. I still think it's so unique (like
many of the Rivs) that it seems impossible it won't turn up!
On Aug
Hugh,
Thank you so much for organizing this. The following is the source of my
ambiguity, quoted from my school district's start-up meeting calendar:
Friday, August 23, we will be meeting at Peninsula High School for our 9-12
District Professional Development Day starting at 8:00AM. Around
Mitch has a prior commitment. I'll pass on inviting my buds as it looks
like we're close to capacity. For anyone planning on joining us on
Saturday AM, such as Jim, there is a free public parking lot adjacent to
Carl's Jr. Park there ride inland on Christianitos to San Mateo.
dougP
On
Then my count David is 7 confirmed for Friday ride camping so invite your
friends unless it like 20.
Best,
Hugh
Sunland, Ca
On Mon, Aug 12, 2013 at 7:00 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote:
Mitch has a prior commitment. I'll pass on inviting my buds as it looks
like we're close to
Comfort is king. Aero only matters in a headwind or hurry.
dougP
On Monday, August 12, 2013 6:27:11 PM UTC-7, Evan Spacht wrote:
Hugh,
Your post made me feel a bit of nostalgia for my 41cm Noodles! I envy your
comfort on the Noodles because for me I could never quite find them relaxed.
Curtis,
I appreciate the offer however the differential between my Hilsen 58 cm and
your 67cm Hilsen probably wouldn't be the most effective trial geometry.
I'd have to plant my magic bean just to mount your bike friendly giant. I
will give it a go just for the humor of it.
Of course it's all
Cool, thanks Justin!!
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Andy.
Thanks for the kind words.
As far as bars go if I had the bikes you speak of I'm sure I'd love up
right bars on a cargo or strictly city bicycle. I remember considering the
Atlantis, Hillborne and Hilsen , the Hilsen obviously won because it
promised to carry a medium load but was willing
Deacon,
-- the secret to climbing is ... ?
In the handbook it say's to stand up and rock back n forth, by the looks of
Manny' pic's the other secret apparently is to get off and push which IIRC
you have mastered both.
Cheers,
~Hugh
On Monday, August 12, 2013 4:10:27 PM UTC-7, Deacon
Albas and M-bars are great, but lack that extra position in the drops
that I find necessary on longer rides (3 hrs). Yes there are multiple
hand positions on those bars, but they're on the same plane, so my
arm, neck and shoulder muscles don't get enough change in the ride to
be most comfortable.
It's just two, so I'll let them know. They're both Riv-Ride alums, so
should be grand-fathered in!
On 8/12/13, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote:
Then my count David is 7 confirmed for Friday ride camping so invite your
friends unless it like 20.
Best,
Hugh
Sunland, Ca
On Mon,
no disagreement here... I have 46 cm Noodles on all of my bikes I ride any
distance on (well one has Soba's...but it's the same design). Even have a
spare set or two sitting in storage for the next bike project. I'm trying
upright bars on my new city bike but it just doesn't feel
The bolt holding the derailer clamp on the downtube might have
loosened as well, causing the derailer to spin on the tube. They spin
down and clockwise. Just something else to check...
On 8/11/13, Zack zack...@gmail.com wrote:
Another thing that could have happened is that when the bike was
Took a ride across San Diego to get some excellent shrimp tacos at Mitch's
Seafood along San Diego Bay. This is the second ride with the Albas. So
far so good for the new bars.
Photos to prove it.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/97010676@N07/sets/72157635045847267/
Peace,
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Hello!
Last weekend, 10 folks left Portland for the Columbia River Gorge and
Panther Creek Falls in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The distance
was 60 miles from start to finish each way, roughly:
Portland to Troutdale via Marine Drive, which runs along the Columbia River
past both the
I just figured out where I want the Riv Jamboree to be: right there,
in Gifford Pinchot.
With WAFFLES and BACON.
I have ridden most of the route described, but without any waffles.
The only bad part (other than that when I rode it, I had no waffles
and bacon) was the damn stairs (pictured) on
So I take it that you like waffles and bacon?
On Mon, Aug 12, 2013 at 10:20 PM, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.comwrote:
I just figured out where I want the Riv Jamboree to be: right there,
in Gifford Pinchot.
With WAFFLES and BACON.
I have ridden most of the route described, but without
Tacos are a great excuse to go for a ride.
--Smitty
On Monday, August 12, 2013 9:58:21 PM UTC-7, Curtis wrote:
Took a ride across San Diego to get some excellent shrimp tacos at Mitch's
Seafood along San Diego Bay. This is the second ride with the Albas. So
far so good for the new
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