Ah, the endless debate...
My favorite bike (at this particular moment) is my SimpleOne
If I had 10 minutes to abandon my home and take only one bike and a
toothbrush, I would likely grab my Bombadil (and my favorite whiskey... and
forget the toothbrush)...
If I had to ride cross country, I
They're really nice, but honestly... they're priced like car tires... and
how long with they really last? Between a pair of Super Motos, or a
(durable) set of Bosco Bullmoose bars, I know where I'D rather spend my
money.
Bobby (gimme cheap tires) Birmingham
On Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Beauty!!! Congrats/
On Saturday, January 19, 2013 2:49:58 AM UTC-5, James Warren wrote:
This was a fun assembly, and I'm very lucky I happened to look at the Riv
site right when this prototype Hunqapillar went for sale. I'm riding it
daily, and I love it, especially with nicely indexing
Tom: Good on ya for sticking with the Jubilees... NICE TOUCH!!! I believe
the original crank had a 42/52 combo. I would think you'd simply need to
mount the front derailleur slightly lower on the seat tube (and position it
to accommodate the wider distance/range created by the 46/32 combo).
Photos???
On Wednesday, January 16, 2013 1:03:47 PM UTC-5, Michael Williams wrote:
Hey Group, Up for sale is a used 61cm AHH F/F/HS/BB. Its Toyo built,
if that means anything. Repainted Butterscotch. Its 'creamier' in life
than in the photos. definitely used, never abused. It has
I want to finish a few bike projects and get them OUT of the man cave. (I
have several beautiful bikes that MUST be owned by others)
I want to get my lady friend hooked on riding (starting with a
transformation of her early 90s Trek MTB into a Riv-like everyday rider)
I want to ride more often
I don't know how I got talked into this so easily... Maybe it was the lure
of adventure, maybe it was the short notice, maybe I was just plain
crazy... Whatever...yesterday I joined a good riding buddy (he on his new
carbon cross bike) and I, on my trusty SimpleOne for the first running of
the
Wishing you a speedy recovery, Jim (and safe riding)...
On Monday, January 7, 2013 2:50:12 PM UTC-5, Jim wrote:
I'm just looking forward (and i mean really looking forward) to getting
back on my Homer for the first time since I lost the battle with a parked
car door and fractured my hip
Congrats Liesl... you are most deserving.
Peace,
BB
On Thursday, January 3, 2013 8:18:29 PM UTC-5, Liesl wrote:
Getting the phone call this morning from Dave was the closest I’ll come to
experiencing getting a nobel prize. I was sitting out on my in-laws’
patio here in Orange County
Nice... I spent a year (many years ago) working for Peugeot Motors of
America (who purchased Citroen in the 70s). There was a photo in the
office of a Citroen driving down a street in Paris with the rear right
wheel completely missing... Amazing hydraulic suspensions on those cars. I
also
I DID get out to enjoy a New Years Day ride. I rode solo, and didn't have
views quite like San Francisco or Mt Ranier, but I did take advantage of
the local trails up and down the beautiful Delaware River. Here are a few
shots:
Happy New Year. Boy am I jealous... Jim T, you are a TROOPER!!
The weather here in Central NJ today, while not quite awful, is certainly
below par... Temps above freezing, so no firm snow-ride on the trails
(which is what usually makes NJ tolerable in the winter)... And yet there's
enough
Philip; why not the Kwests? I'm running those on my S1 and I really like
them.
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Having barely survived from SPS (Stuck Post Syndrome) on my steel Niner MTB
with a LONG aluminum Thomson seatpost, I make sure I keep the seat tube
clean and lots of grease.
Others may recommend different preventive measures, but whatever you do
DON'T leave it dry.
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On Thursday, December
And I've got a 60cm S1 and am smitten with it... THIS is a DEAL, somebody
jump on this!!!
On Thursday, December 20, 2012 1:57:41 PM UTC-5, Philip Williamson wrote:
Good price on a great bike.
I have the exact same green 60cm Quickbeam, and I've been riding it since
2004. I'm 6'2.
Philip
*I want to try to put one inside an old French headlight housing...*
*
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Alex, I did something similar with a BM Lumotec Lyt on an older (70s)
Gazelle Sport Luxe... It did require a bit of Dremel-tooling and electrical
tape, but I was very pleased with the result, and was able to retrofit a
No disrespect to Cornell, but that WAS pretty funny... Kinda like the late
Sam Kinison describing Teddy Kennedy as the Shemp of the Kennedys...
On Sunday, December 16, 2012 11:30:46 AM UTC-5, William wrote:
I had seen that ad before. It is very cute.
The highlight Riv-content of that
Yes, the hammered fenders ARE beautiful.. For your Stumpy, I think fluted
would also look worthy.
DO post pics... that's a beautiful bike.
BB
On Tuesday, December 11, 2012 3:20:25 PM UTC-5, William wrote:
I'm in the market for some metal fenders. If you could get a particular
model of
You know, I'm furnishing my new place, and realized it's time to replace a
few of my older posters... So I picked up the David Lance Goines print and
the Hunqa-poster... Now with this new poster I've got enough artwork on the
walls to rename the room from the Ansel Adams Conservatory to
Oh mama... that IS a looker... and personally I think someone is going to
steal that at $2500...
On Tuesday, December 11, 2012 10:21:12 AM UTC-5, iamkeith wrote:
I happened accross some additional pictures of this bike recently,
when the current owner bought it and posted about it here:
I have become a big fan of Rigida rims, especially the Sputnik (which is
what I have on my Bomba)... but they're difficult to get in the US.
I tend to treat my wheels kinda like I do shoes; as consumables... I'm
tough on both, and so I've never been able to rationalize in my own head
the
That all-blue Sam IS a looker alright (AND a deal)...
On Wednesday, December 5, 2012 8:35:26 AM UTC-5, SeanMac wrote:
I have noticed several Salukis for sale recently on ebay. I know that
this bike was produced before the Bleriot, but I have had a somewhat
difficult time finding
Having ridden the Brick, it sure FEELS like it's solid through !! I'll ask
my friend Scott... He may know.
BB
On Tuesday, December 4, 2012 7:07:02 PM UTC-5, Will wrote:
Nice photos Bobby. Looks like perfect Napa weather. Love the brick! I
wonder what the main tube wall thickness was on
WIll:
I use a Samsung ST76 Pocket camera that is about 2x3x.5 inches in size,
super light and takes photos that are pretty hard to screw up (I often take
quick shots from the saddle which turn out pretty decent)... My link to
Flickr proves it happened (sorry Manny, borrowing your line,
Riv Rally Michigan, 2015?... Way to go Amit.. The Hunqa looks awesome!!
On Friday, November 30, 2012 8:16:10 AM UTC-5, Leslie wrote:
Sweet!
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Thanks for sharing, Michael. I had the privilege of attending the National
Bicycle Summit 2 years ago (as a NJ delegate), and honestly the highlight
of that week (aside from meeting Gary Fisher and Senator Earl Blumenauer)
was arriving and departing Washington by bicycle, especially the ride
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Someone needs to jump on this one... A 56cm S1 on sale at Riv...
This is a deal...
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There are also 2-speed options (that don't require cold-setting or
chain-tensioners):
- Sturmey Archer makes the 2-speed S2 Duomatic Kickshift hub with 120mm
spacing... and provides direct drive in 1st gear and a +38% 2nd gear - This
costs about $75 and comes in coaster or non-coaster, and
Speaking of a good deal, there's a 170mm Metropolis (Patterson) 2-speed
crankset on eBay for a good price that someone's gonna snatch up.
http://tinyurl.com/d2dgtu6
I have been riding mine for 2 months now (on my S1), and I love it!! I'd
recommend this for anyone looking to convert their SS
Revised Code of Washington State 46.61.758
Hand Signals.
All hand signals required of persons operating
bicycles shall be given in the following manner:
(1) Left turn.
Left hand and arm extended horizontally beyond the side of the bicycle;
(2) Right turn.
Left hand and arm extended
While it is said the noblest vengeance is to forgive, I hope Max got at
least one good poke at the slimeball who stole his bike. :)
This story made my day!!
On Tuesday, November 13, 2012 7:47:22 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote:
Ah..it's Max's. His replies are bouncing so he asked me to forward:
Nice build, Joss.
I am working on a project with my brother to build him up a bike that (in
his terms) resembles the size and feel of my Bombadil... but also (ideally)
has hydraulic disc brakes. The good news is that Surly now offers the LHT
in a disc version, the Disc Trucker. While I can't
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On Fri, Nov 9, 2012 at 8:02 AM, Montclair BobbyB
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wrote:
Nice build, Joss.
I am working on a project with my brother to build him up a bike that (in
his terms) resembles the size and feel of my Bombadil... but also (ideally)
has
it.
Peace,
Bobby
On Tuesday, November 6, 2012 3:55:07 PM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote:
On Tue, 2012-11-06 at 06:55 -0800, Montclair BobbyB wrote:
Riv Rally East is a weekend ride. The first one was in May 2011 with
a handful of riders converging on Wellsboro, PA for 2 days of scenic
Yes, back in the 70s they were planning to build the (ill-fated) Tocks Dam
and create a massive reservoir/recreational area. It thankfully never
happened, and in the mean time the Dept of the Interior had bought up all
the cabins/houses within the reservoir's planned 'footprint', forcing
essentials, grab an adventurous friend or two and head out on a Friday
after work... Oh, and make sure to be back before it's time to do your
Saturday chores...
BB
On Monday, November 5, 2012 4:39:45 PM UTC-5, Reid wrote:
On Monday, October 29, 2012 9:07:39 AM UTC-7, Montclair BobbyB wrote
For real... If you've got, em, ride em. The gas situation is worse than I
recall the 1974 gas crisis being... I counted 50 cars in line at each of
2 gas stations this morning. I'm getting barraged with emails and phone
calls from friends and family asking are there any gas stations with
Jonathan:
Beautiful bike... I'd expect nothing less than wooden tubulars! You still
sewing up your own tires? You've probably been doing that for, what... 40
years now??? (BTW come join us for Riv Rally East 2013 in May... stay
tuned).
Peace,
BB
On Monday, October 29, 2012 9:52:53 AM
Mike:
FRICTION THUMBIES!!! (Pure joy)
Those mid-80s Suntour XC thumbies (on Garth's bike) and the Shimano Deore
polished aluminum shifters from the same era are simply THE BEST...
Nothing made today (even the Paul Thumbies) comes close to those early MTB
ratchet shifters... they will last
Funny, I forgot my so-called riding clothes on a recent after-work MTB
ride... I did have my after-ride-change-into clothes.. jeans and cotton
tee. I wore those on the ride, and I was super comfy...
On Monday, October 29, 2012 11:34:42 AM UTC-4, Matthew J wrote:
You mean by full kit
I have a Lumotec IQ, and LOVE it... I also have a Schmidt Edelux and like
the Lumotec every bit as much as the (more expensive) Schmidt. The newer
generation LED dyno lights are game changers for
On Sunday, October 28, 2012 8:37:17 PM UTC-4, Peter M wrote:
Ok, my Dyno knowlege is only of
With Hurricane Sandy bearing down on us here in NJ, I'm already considering
how I may need to move about in the aftermath, particularly if roads are
closed with downed trees... My trusty Bombadil will remain at the ready.
Good luck to all whose lives and property sit in the crosshairs of this
I could definitely picture Jorma riding an Atlantis...
On Wednesday, October 24, 2012 11:01:07 PM UTC-4, Tim McNamara wrote:
On Oct 24, 2012, at 12:22 PM, lungimsam wrote:
@BigPaulie:
That's funny! My favorite Jefferson Airplane song is Won't You
Try/Saturday
Afternoon.
Two thumbs up for the 72, and I also own (and like) the SRAM iLight...
excellent value in both.
BB
On Wednesday, October 24, 2012 8:51:00 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
I've not used the newer Sanyo or Supernova hubs, but I have owned
several DH3 N72 models which I understand were improved
Two thumbs up for the 72, and I also own (and like) the SRAM iLight...
excellent value in both.
BB
On Wednesday, October 24, 2012 8:51:00 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
I've not used the newer Sanyo or Supernova hubs, but I have owned
several DH3 N72 models which I understand were improved
I own 2 sets of the new Nitto/Riv Bullmoose, and with the extra sweep and
width I think the new ones are the bee's knees.
BUT.. I do also have a few sets of the older type, and while (as Jeremy
said) they do vary in shape, width, sweep and rise, I think alot depends on
the bike as to how well
This conversation compels me to recite my favorite SPAM haiku:
http://www.kbeamer.com/spam_haiku.html
On Saturday, October 20, 2012 9:32:39 PM UTC-4, JimD wrote:
I've learned to enjoy Spam through riding my bike.
No kidding.
The Oregon Bike Ride (definitely not to be confused with
is why you would downshift like that ... In my experience, the
only time you'll need to downshift an S3X is because you're going slow
and/or approaching an incline. Shifting to a lower gear at speed on the
flats wouldn't make any sense.
--Eric
On Oct 17, 2012, at 9:27 PM, Montclair BobbyB
' down a hill
in top gear, then dropping (accidentally) into low gear, right?
Philip
www.biketinker.com
On Monday, October 15, 2012 4:50:45 PM UTC-7, Montclair BobbyB wrote:
Philip:
I'm curious... When you're flying along at a pretty good clip (in 3rd
gear, fixie mode) and you're wheel
Hey, I'm always striving for the George Clooney look, and apologize to no
one (uh, except George)... The Riv look? It's what other bikes should
aspire to ... Can we please see pics??? Congrats!
On Sunday, October 14, 2012 10:23:18 PM UTC-4, Marcus80 wrote:
Jeez, I really sweat the details
(of which I remain a huge devotee), and he
is still inventing new innovations for the cycling world... certainly a man
to watch.
Peace,
BB
On Monday, October 15, 2012 7:50:45 PM UTC-4, Montclair BobbyB wrote:
Philip:
I'm curious... When you're flying along at a pretty good clip (in 3rd
gear
Yes, I'm seriously considering it... although I wonder whether it would
trash the internals... (but in the name of science, I feel it's my
obligation to try...) BB
On Monday, October 15, 2012 9:02:08 AM UTC-4, David Spranger wrote:
Nice! I got two speeds out of my SimpleOne by using a SRAM
:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHeVme8Bmgc
Looking forward to updates on the Metropolis!
On Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 9:29 AM, Montclair BobbyB
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Yes, I'm seriously considering it... although I wonder whether it
would
trash the internals
actually used the low gear range.
Thanks for reminding me, I think I may set that up this time around again.
I may be in the market for an inexpensive double crankset, then...
Philip
www.biketinker.com
On Monday, October 15, 2012 11:25:49 AM UTC-7, Montclair BobbyB wrote:
I haven't tried
So I'm totally loving my SimpleOne... except that I live at the top of a
big hill, and it's too heavy a gear to pedal up the hill.
Then I saw one of those FSA Metropolis 2-speed cranks on eBay, and decided
to try it out. Well, I gotta tell you, this thing just plain WORKS, and it
WORKS WELL!
They've GOT to be kidding with this one... I must not understand the
engineering behind this one... By comparison, a car airbag at least has a
chance to sense contact (ie a crash) on the exterior crumple-zone of the
car before deploying the interior airbag. But where is the sensing
mechanism
Same here in Jersey... I had one guy look at my (double TT) Bombadil and
ask Hey, ain't that one of those Chinese Flying Pidgeons??... I first
shot him a 'you-gotta-be-kidding-me' look... but then just found it easier
to reply, Why yes... yes it is...
On Monday, October 8, 2012 10:41:42 AM
Very cool, Rusty. I am headed to Cinci on biz this coming week, and you
can be sure I will have my SimpleOne with me for at least a ride on the
Loveland (aka Little Miami). Nice trail; they're supposedly going to
extend it to the downtown/river front area.
BB
On Friday, October 5, 2012
Say, here's an idea... Let's start a satirical Google Group and call it
Helmet War Like screaming curses into a paper bag when I'm fed up,
this could be a no-holds barred forum with no rules; just enter at your own
peril, and simply regard the scorch marks on the back of your head (as you
I knew that looked familiar!! (It was a stunner with the weaved bar tape
job, but it looks PERFECT as a camper/adventure bike in green...)
Awesome pictures, no words required... I mean, bacon-wrapped dogs on a
fire? Come on... that's like... *Fogettaboutit*... (as we say in NJ)...
On
Thanks, guys. Speaking of Riv Rally East, starting to plan the 2013 Rally.
The Blue Ridge / Shenandoah region of Virginia is high on the list of
possible locations, so hopefully we will attract a few more DC-area
Rivendellians this coming year.
BB
On Monday, October 1, 2012 10:50:53 AM
Not familiar with Schwalbe's sealant, but I have been using Stan's latex
sealant for years in my tubeless mountain bike tires... The stuff works
great, but it's not always a matter of filling it and walking away.. it can
take some tweaking to get it right. A quart of Stan's sealant runs around
Back when the mystery bike was still a mystery, Grant had thrown out a
clue, which I had wrongly guessed as meaning the inclusion of a
Hammerschmidt 2-speed derailleur-less crankset. Well I wonder now
whether it might not be a bad experiment to try out the FSA Metropolis
Patterson crank on
Nice, Tom!!! Totally tentacular!!
I'm waiting for someone to ask if that's an 'xtracycle / cargo bike'...
On Tuesday, September 25, 2012 3:06:43 PM UTC-4, Pudge wrote:
Finally got the Mystery Bike built up (still no fenders, though --
working on the right fender/tire/brake combo), and took
Great documentary... I didn't realize Tom had built so many bikes at such a
young age. When I'm out visiting my friend near Santa Rosa, and we do our
ride in Annadel State Park, I plan to take his old Ritchey Ascent (fully
rigid) again... It's still an awesome bike some 27 years later.
And I
That was a Model P (Kogswell historians, please keep me honest). I rode a
Kogswell P/R (Porteur/Randonneur designed by Jan Heine) for about a year or
so. Mine was part of the Gen 2 production run, which used slightly
thinner tubing than the Gen 1 P/R. Mine had a very cushy and compliant
Gorgeous build, Amit... I rode my double TT Bomba on the 2012 Riv Rally
East route (from Cumberland MD to Ohiopyle)... it was blissful. Enjoy and
of course please share pics!!!
Peace,
BB
On Thursday, September 13, 2012 10:07:58 AM UTC-4, Amit Singh wrote:
Uh oh... it's the Bubba-meter... Now I'm scared to let him scan MY bikes...
(Note to self: Add Bill to Flickr block list)...
On Thursday, September 13, 2012 9:15:24 PM UTC-4, William wrote:
Sorry man. I love you, so I tell you the truth. It looks bent. :(
At least one person told me
to be on the
Mystery Bike
On Sep 11, 2012, at 11:42 AM, Montclair BobbyB
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My son is a freshman at Univ of MD (College Park)... He's been more
into cars than bikes, but I'm trying to convince him this is a great
opportunity to turn his life around
My son is a freshman at Univ of MD (College Park)... He's been more into
cars than bikes, but I'm trying to convince him this is a great opportunity
to turn his life around... :)
I'd be very interested to see how many students turn out for this event, or
whether it's a mostly an older crowd...
I wish I had a Mark's Rack or an M12 on all my bikes, but I don't... I do
own a few of those cheapie aluminum mini-racks, though... and this idea
(while perhaps not suitable for all bikes as a front loader) does give me a
few ideas for a DIY dork-aleur to share the load with these types of
Yeah, the Peregrine is a cool idea, and very beautiful... a similar Riv
version would be even *beautifuler...*
The world may not be quite ready for hydraulic disc brakes on drop bar
bikes, but that needs to change... Quick stopping ability on a bike is far
too important. Shimano makes a fine
Or hydraulic brakes... I've been riding both cable and hydraulic disc
brakes for years, and I'm here to tell you, hydraulic Shimano's (the older
style) are the bee's knees... I've never had issues with busted brake lines
or poor performance... They're easy to maintain and super dependable, way
Tom, that's cool... I ride the 50mm BAs on my Bomba (with fenders), which
lacks the pure cush of the 60mm tires, but I've got plenty of fender
clearance. Let us know how it works out. Thx, BB
On Thursday, August 30, 2012 6:18:14 AM UTC-4, Tom Harrop wrote:
It works! The tyres measure about
Auto-shifting (IMO) might indicate a shift lever problem (ie lever not
tight enough). Or could it be that there's a certain (micro) amount of
cable movement you can't avoid with friction shifters, and a 10-speed
cassette just amplifies this??? For me a 5-7 speed freewheel/cassette is
Could the world finally be coming to its senses? Is the trend reversing???
IS THERE HOPE FOR THE WORLD? Maybe... this is certainly a positive
sign. Let's just hope Shimano keeps it real, and doesn't throw in some
funky twist, like electronic shifting (exaggeration)...
On Tuesday,
NICE, Bill VERY nice... it just beckons to be ridden... I LOVE the
way the Saturae x28 rims look... just be wary they're single-walled, and
NOT the strongest (compared to today's rims)... Case in point (and granted
I did a totally boneheaded descent down a steep flight of stairs), I
Here's a first photo:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/16461051@N04/7854475750/in/photostream
This thing pedals SO quietly, I'm able to sneak up on deer... I rode it
for a few miles tonight on the crushed stone path along the Delaware River
south of Lambertville/New Hope... I didn't want to stop,
Tom:
I really like the fluted fenders, and either tire could work, but I'm a
softie for the browns. Can't wait to see that ... better yet, can't wait
to RIDE that!!
BB
On Wednesday, August 22, 2012 10:44:44 AM UTC-4, Pudge wrote:
Good news on the Mystery Bike front -- straightened the
I realize I should know better, but I'm sure we all do it... you've got a
half-built bike with marginally-functioning components, and only the bare
minimum to turn the pedals and power it, yet you insist on riding it out
around your neighborhood in the middle of the night, just because you've
NICE!!! I may need a set of those...
And you're right... those DX pedals were (ARE) the bee's knees...
On Tuesday, August 21, 2012 2:07:02 PM UTC-4, William wrote:
I just saw this tweet from Velo Orange for a new platform pedal that looks
pretty swank
Glad to hear you're OK, Liesl... I spend more time off-road, and while
I've had my share of endos and crashes on trails, the mere thought of going
down on pavement scares the bejeezus out of me... Wishing you a speedy
recovery to get back on the bike soon.
Peace,
BB
On Tuesday, August 21,
That's a dream of mine... to one day take a long bike-train vacation around
the USA, by rolling onto an AMTRAK train here in NJ, then rolling off in
another location, pedaling to a destination where I can roll back onto the
train, and literally work my way across the country and back by bike
I'd take at least one...
On Monday, August 20, 2012 12:53:46 PM UTC-4, Marty wrote:
Came across this by accident today, and couldn't help but think it would
be nice to have one. Minimum order mandate from Brooks I suppose...
and Rear racks that I already have
Total cash outlay is under $100. That'll get it 100% useable for
road-evaluation. Then I can think about justifying a nicer paint job (and
a couple more braze-ons)
On Thursday, August 16, 2012 9:17:44 PM UTC-7, Montclair BobbyB wrote:
Yes, Bill... we
Clyde:
I have a newish B68 Honey (in great shape) that I might consider trading,
but would like to see a photo... I can provide a photo of the B68
Thanks,
Bobby
montclairbob...@gmail.com
On Thursday, August 9, 2012 10:39:10 AM UTC-4, ccanter wrote:
Greetings. A while back I wanted to try a
William, you rascal...very tempting... I have a serious weakness for '85
Stumpies... but alas I already have my own (which I transformed into a kind
of Atlantish tribute bike... http://tinyurl.com/8fu6kqx )
BUT TO ANYONE INTERESTED... THIS is an exceptional bike, and will make a
lifetime
BTW, my good friend and local (Sonoma) jeweler/cyclist from Healdsburg,
Scott Kalkman crafted the headbadge, and I'm confident could craft one for
this beauty... http://tinyurl.com/bmssvju
BB
On Thursday, August 16, 2012 11:04:04 AM UTC-4, Montclair BobbyB wrote:
William, you rascal...very
Mike:
That is one sweet bike...one-of-a-kind. Nice touch de-narding the U-brake
for canti-studs... And I love the custom biplane fork... had me convinced
(at first) that this was an '84 Stumpy...
It's gotta be a blast to ride...
Peace,
BB
On Thursday, August 16, 2012 9:43:53 PM UTC-4,
.
You also know that you and Tom are at fault for doing so many yummy
conversions and sharing photos of them. I can't let you guys have all the
fun.
Bill
On Thursday, August 16, 2012 8:28:38 AM UTC-7, Montclair BobbyB wrote:
BTW, my good friend and local (Sonoma) jeweler/cyclist from
HOLY SH**, that's AWESOME, Marty!!!
On Saturday, July 21, 2012 7:29:42 AM UTC-4, Marty wrote:
Don't get me started Bobby!
*http://tinyurl.com/c2xza7g*
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VERY NICE!!
I would love to see one of these framed with some steel tubing, maybe
lugged at the corners... perhaps each tube a different color, maybe with a
few decals from say, a Hilsen... A Bomba... Atlantis or maybe a
Hunqa... h
On Friday, July 20, 2012 11:38:15 AM UTC-4,
As a former P/R owner (and a big fan of your Gen 1 P/R, Steve), I agree...
but in the end, even Kogswell (and its shoestring operation) somehow became
unsustainable, fading into bicycle folklore, hereafter to be known as
Grimm's Fairy Tale (Sorry, I couldn't resist that one... that was
I don't own one, but I use the poor man's version: A Wald basket
zip-tied, with my favorite duffle tossed in... It's awesome.
On Sunday, June 24, 2012 3:35:00 AM UTC-4, Bob wrote:
Recently ordered the Nitto Platrack, which is facing extinction, and would
like one of those roundish bags that
Folks wearing ordinary sneakers should not attempt this... must be
wearing classic sneaks, like Adidas Superstars (featured), Puma
Clydes, Cons (Chuck Taylors) or Jack Purcells... otherwise it's not
only stylish and dangerous, it's just PLAIN dangerous.
(Very funny, thanks for posting this
Damn... that route sounds awesome... wish I were there. Have a GREAT
RIDE!!!
Bobby
On Jun 7, 11:32 pm, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com
wrote:
Shorter route. Less dirt more urban. 25ish miles. see the best of the
city.http://goo.gl/maps/UKOK
Any thoughts?
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Manny:
You realize that Riv Rally East was partially motivated by the group
rides you all frequently enjoy in the Bay Area... You've got so many
riders and so many great places to ride... to me it seems like you've
been doing Riv Rallies on a regular basis for years...
That said, I think you
Gotta go back... further... mid-80s... First gen Shimano m700 Deore
(Deerhead). These are wonderful friction derailleurs that will shift
like butter and last forever. Just look at this one... it's over 25
years old.
http://tinyurl.com/79vo4md
Or (from the same era), one of these Suntour
Great pics, looks like an awesome ride.
Can't wait to see more pics.
BB
On Jun 3, 1:12 pm, Ted Durant teddur...@gmail.com wrote:
The weather gods smiled upon Jim Thill's excellent organization of the Riv
Rally Midwest. Unfortunately, I had to leave at the end of Saturday. I'm sure
they're
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