I'll second Ryan's take on Seattle. Seriously, if the bar is really " A
sprinkle is fine. But I find a steady rain just isn't worth it to me: poor
visibility, slick roads, poor brake performance, etc." Then, yes, there
will be a lot of weekends when you won't feel like riding. Rain in the
I love how smug and condescending this is. Makes me want to run out and buy
a roll...
On Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 5:07:09 PM UTC-8, jeffrey kane wrote:
>
> Your chain stay protector is doing it's job if it protects the paint on
> your stay -- and if it does that (and often) then it's
Thanks, Takashi, that's my bike. The twine was an experiment that has
turned out better than I expected. I was sure I'd have to change it by now,
but 3 1/2 years on it's still holding up and still looks pretty good!
On Sunday, February 7, 2016 at 4:25:11 AM UTC-8, Takashi wrote:
>
> Not my
I have an 84cm PBH and ride a 54cm Hunq and a 56cm Atlantis. They both fit
me perfectly, and I suspect the 58cm Atlantis would feel too big, more for
TT length than standover. But, hey, a dirt drop or other short stem and
maybe you're in business. I tour on the Hunq. It's all Nitto. I've used
I meant to say, also, that it had never fallen over while on the kickstand.
On Saturday, August 15, 2015 at 8:49:35 PM UTC-7, shawn m. wrote:
I used a Pletscher double-legger on my Hunqapillar. This bike is my daily
rider, commuter, go everywhere bike; touring, camping, all
I used a Pletscher double-legger on my Hunqapillar. This bike is my daily
rider, commuter, go everywhere bike; touring, camping, all of it. It was
mounted directly to the kickstand plate with the shorty bolt I got from
Rivendell. After a friend's partner was left permanently disabled by a
I sure wish they'd posted that warning about the double-leggers not using
the kickstand plate BEFORE my double-legger ruined the kickstand plate on
my hunqapillar! Grr. Now, I don't have a kickstand at all...
On Friday, August 14, 2015 at 2:44:00 PM UTC-7, drew wrote:
so, i havent been
I'll play! We also have a bikey family, and we've been car-free since 2011
so all the bikes get used, even if there aren't really so many of them,
considering some collections I've seen. So:
54 Hunqapillar with boscos, racked and fendered and dyno'ed. My
go-anywhere, do-anything, all-weather
I have both bikes. My Hunqapillar is a 54 with 700C wheels, the Atlantis is
a 56 with 26 wheels. The Hunq is set up with racks, fenders, dyno/lights,
and boscos. The Atlantis is minimal by comparison; drop bars, downtube
shifters, no racks, no fenders, no dyno, but a pretty nice set of 90s era
Thank you, Eunice, for that fine bit of reading to accompany my morning cup,
even if it made some come out of my nose!
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I also really like the inverted method in terms of the quality. It makes a
GREAT half-cup of coffee. That's my only beef about the method, really. It
treads a fine line between too fussy and just fussy enough, which is
important first thing in the morning. Typically, I just double it: two
These are really cool, but having never actually SEEN a goathead (let alone
a flat), I feel like I'd be tempting fate to sport one now...
On Monday, March 30, 2015 at 4:12:27 PM UTC-7, Liesl wrote:
Thanks Philip Bike Tinker for fabulous patches for our saddle bags! We
don't live in goathead
Very inspiring! I've been hankering for a bike camping trip for a while,
and while I can't blame the weather (the warmest winter on record,
locally), finding the time is always the big challenge. I can appreciate
the feelings you had that night; if I camp at the same place too often, I
feel
I use clear packing tape. Virtually invisible, lasts for years, cleans up
with a little rubbing alcohol when you take it off. The current application
on my Hunqapillar is 2 1/2 years old and still looks fine. I was doing
spring maintenance last night, and considered (for the millionth time)
For most of the riding I do, I ride with whatever clothes are on my back at
the time. That said, over time I've naturally gravitated toward clothes
that are comfortable on and off the bike. On long rides and bike trips, I
do wear some cycling specific clothes, but no spandex. I dress as much
That's a lot of invective from someone wearing a flourescent polyester
sack!
On Friday, March 6, 2015 at 10:48:33 AM UTC-8, Surlyprof wrote:
You all have probably seen this one floating around but in case you
haven't...
+1 on Robert's route. I would note, however, that the stretch of Highway
101 north of Raymond to the Highway 107 junction is (or was when I rode it
in 2012) logging truck hell. I've also taken Highway 6 over the Coast Range
between Raymond and Chehalis and wouldn't hesitate to go that way
Sadly, I am entirely too familiar with the issue of back pain. In 2013, I
ruptured my L5-S1 disc badly enough to require surgery to prevent permanent
disability. The MRI I had prior to surgery identified non-trivial problems
all along my spine; annular tears in two discs, bulged disks in two
Just wanted to bump this and say that I'll cover shipping, so $165 shipped
CONUS. Also, I've found the Big Front Rack that I was looking for, so a
straight up sale of this rack is all I'm after. Thanks!
On Tuesday, December 30, 2014 5:11:12 PM UTC-8, shawn m. wrote:
I have Nitto Big Back Rack
These are excellent resolutions. I call my resolutions 'goals' because for
some reason the semantic difference makes me stick to them better. Like
you, gratitude figures prominently year after year. Being grateful for the
positive elements of my life keeps me focused on how fortunate I am for
Well, since the topic is my FAVORITE riding weather... 65F, sunny, humidity
less than 60%, which during the spring and summer in Seattle is reasonably
common. More generally, I enjoy riding most when the temps are between 55
and 85 with low humidity and at least partly sunny. Since my bike is
Hi Peter, I'm interested in the brakes if they're still available. Tried to
PM but not sure it went through... Thanks!
On Wednesday, December 17, 2014 12:49:14 PM UTC-8, Peter M wrote:
Brushed silver, sorry.
On Dec 17, 2014 3:03 PM, Goshen Peter uscpet...@gmail.com javascript:
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Ok,
I have Nitto Big Back Rack in excellent condition with brand new mounting
hardware that I'd like sell. It's the previous edition with the taller
tombstone. Looking for $165 + shipping, OR (ideally!) a straight-up trade
for a Nitto Big Front Rack 34F. Located in Seattle. Thanks!
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My Hunqapillar has barend shifters, and I really like them, except when I knock
them against the doorframe getting the bike in and out of the garage. When I
built up my Atlantis this fall, I went with downtube shifters mostly because of
cost-containment. I like the clean lines, and I like how
I recently acquired an Atlantis frameset from another member of this group,
and yesterday I was finally able to get my newly built up Atlantis out on a
proper shakedown ride.
https://flic.kr/p/ptQbo5
With all the talk lately of huge frame sizes (to me a 64cm is gigantic!),
my 56cm Atlantis
I ride a 54cm Hunqapillar and I've run both Albatross and Boscos on it, and
it's shod with (45? 50?) Schwalbe Marathon Supremes which are durable,
flat-free in 2500 miles (it's only real benefit, really). I'm 5'9 with a
PBH of 84. I use it as a all-weather, go-almost-anywhere, day/night,
Successfully sourced some drivetrain components! Thanks for the help, gang.
On Monday, August 25, 2014 10:53:02 AM UTC-7, shawn m. wrote:
Building up a 56cm Atlantis frameset (thanks, Eric!), I've now discovered
that neither of the rear derailers I own are going to work. So, I'm looking
Building up a 56cm Atlantis frameset (thanks, Eric!), I've now discovered
that neither of the rear derailers I own are going to work. So, I'm looking
for a long cage RD and a suitable FD (for a 44/36/26 triple), and some
Silver downtube shifters. A 113mm bottom bracket is on the wishlist, as
The M-14 has been sold. Thanks, everybody.
On Monday, August 25, 2014 10:53:02 AM UTC-7, shawn m. wrote:
Building up a 56cm Atlantis frameset (thanks, Eric!), I've now discovered
that neither of the rear derailers I own are going to work. So, I'm looking
for a long cage RD and a suitable FD
Even the regular EVT dishing tool is pretty spendy, and also a joy to use
(have used, don't own either!). While this is certainly an expensive tool,
it's not really forehead-slapping, beyond the pale stuff. Professional
tools are just plain pricey to begin with!
On Friday, August 22, 2014
I get the 'how much does it weigh? question a lot from guys riding
Cervelos for some reason. My answer is always the same: lift with your
knees... My 54cm Hunqapillar is racked and fendered and basketed with a
large saddlesack, so it's in the same ballpark as the others here have
mentioned,
Another datapoint. I lock my Hunqapillar up everywhere I go in Seattle. I
try to lock in up in high visibility areas, but I don't stress if it's out
of my line of sight. I'm (probably excessively) careful about what exactly
I'm locking up to, particularly where the Cora Rack is concerned. I use
I think I must be some kind of neo-luddite when it comes to reading, or
maybe is just my eyes, but I struggle to read anything longer than a brief
ride report online. I've tried to read on Kindles, Nooks, and their ilk,
but I always find the experience frustrating for some reason; it doesn't
My favorite recent overheard at a bike shop story: I was in the local
gigantic bike retailer, where there's a special (large) room for all the
carbon bikes. The few times I've been in, that's where all the action is.
So, there's this couple there getting the sales job from the young racer
The German Mirror... Man, I really want to like that thing. I can't get it
positioned so that I can see behind me without leaning my body out of the
way. The bolt that fixes the mirror position rattled out and was lost after
a week of riding. The damn thing knocks into everything. I do like
This is my favorite thread of the year! Everyone's photos are a real
inspiration to me; I always want to take more pictures when I'm out on the
bike, but I'm terrible at actually getting it done. My goal this year is to
get better at that (taking better photos would be nice, too!). As far as
I'll be spending two weeks in Portland this December to attend UBI to
realize my dream of becoming a professional bicycle mechanic. Super excited
about it. The rest of the winter is up for grabs...
On Monday, October 28, 2013 10:55:33 AM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote:
My winter project list
,
but by itself with a load makes me unhappy.
Thanks,
Shawn M.
Seattle, WA (Fremont)
On Monday, August 12, 2013 6:04:14 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote:
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
if it was
really worth it, but dang... waffles on bike trip is the stuff of legend!
Shawn M.
Seattle, WA (Fremont)
On Monday, August 12, 2013 10:13:22 PM UTC-7, Christopher Chen wrote:
Hello!
Last weekend, 10 folks left Portland for the Columbia River Gorge and
Panther Creek Falls in the Gifford Pinchot
and unloaded.
Anyone run a setup like this?
Thanks,
Shawn M.
Seattle, WA (Fremont)
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Stick it out, Tom. This group is a wealth of knowledge, freely shared by a
wide range of riders and riding styles. And it's the nicest group of ladies
and gentlemen I've ever encountered anywhere on the internet. I understand
your frustration, but trust me; it's worth it. Good luck.
On
Terrific write-up, Anne. I really enjoyed reading your perspective on this
adventure. I've really got to do some riding in that part of the world
sometime.
Cheers,
Shawn M.
Seattle, WA (Fremont)
On Wednesday, August 7, 2013 6:26:32 PM UTC-7, Anne Paulson wrote:
Every time I read about one
Fantastic! What a ride and great photos, too. Many congratulations on
reaching your goal. Now, what's this training thing I hear tell of?
That's where the whole randonneuring thing breaks down for me... :)
Seriously, though, well done.
Cheers,
Shawn M.
Seattle, WA (Fremont)
On Sunday
I went through kinda the same thing when my Hunqapillar frame arrived, but
the sheer beauty of the thing made me forget all about it. Happy new bike
day! Post pics when you've got her all built up! Good luck and congrats!
Shawn M.
Seattle, WA
On Thursday, August 8, 2013 8:29:43 PM UTC-7
, for all of the same reasons. Very comfortable, and they look great on
any Riv.
Cheers,
Shawn M.
Seattle, WA (Fremont)
On Thursday, August 8, 2013 7:58:56 PM UTC-7, Ozonation wrote:
I'm trying decide on *Albatross - or other -* bar for my Hunqapillar
I currently have Sam Hillborne with moustache
alone twice.
A scant handful of pics:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/45524179@N08/sets/72157634926439361/
Thanks for reading!
Shawn M.
Seattle, WA
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Thanks, Lynne. That looks remarkably similar to the route I was
considering. Can you give me an idea of what traffic is like, given that
there seems to be little in the way of shoulder? Thanks!
Eric, I have considered the STP route, but I'm looking for a route with
less highway exposure. I'll
not considering?
Thanks a bunch!
Shawn M.
Seattle, WA (Fremont)
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sometime, too.
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On Wednesday, July 24, 2013 7:54:54 PM UTC-7, Peter wrote:
Thanks for the info. Are you saying that the bike is better suited to
carry weight on the rear rack, rather than front? I notice that Velo Orange
(low trail) shows its Polyvalent
!
Cheers,
Shawn M.
Seattle, WA (Fremont)
On Monday, July 22, 2013 1:57:25 PM UTC-7, Peter wrote:
Shawn,
Thanks for these great looking photos. How's the bike working out for you?
How is it on hills? I love looking at your photos, very tempted to buy one,
but concerned if I'm strong enough
Love it. I'm doing this tomorrow!
Also: love the mojo in the last shot. Did I just date myself by calling it
'mojo'? Back 'round 1990 it was a 'thing' at least among the mtb crowd I
ran with. I recall that when my 1989 Rockhopper was stolen I was
disproportionately concerned with the loss of
I guess I never considered 'unracer' to be equivalent to 'anti-racer'. I've
never been a racer, but I'm a long-time fan of events like the Classics,
BORAF, etc. I find the 'Unracer' label useful as a means of educating those
people I know who can't divorce the notion of 'bicycling' from
One question, Jan. You mentioned that WA State Parks can't turn you away if
you arrived non-motorized. I've heard that before, but it's always
been apocryphal; I've never been able to find an explicit statement of that
as policy. Do you have a link or something? I BELIEVE that it's true, but
I had the exact same revelation about Albatross bars a couple of years ago
when I swapped out my Noodles; attitude transformed as much as riding
posture. I keep the Noodles around thinking I might need them on some big
tour, but I've found the Albas to be totally comfortable touring bars, too.
to be filled:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/8566366471/in/photostream
But probably not helpful, since you want to use the rack and saddle you
have.
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It's that bit on the top of some (most?) racks that sticks up to keep your
stuff from sliding forward. I don't know if it's an accurate technical
term, but I heard it used and it made sense to me so I use it, too. On the
Nitto R14 it actually has a tombstone shape; on the Big Rear Rack, it's
another light on
the fender.
-Jay
On Monday, March 25, 2013 1:26:34 AM UTC-4, shawn m. wrote:
I didn't want to hijack Jim's thread looking for one, but at the risk of
committing heresy I've got a beef with the Large Saddlesack. Don't get me
wrong, I think it's a thing of beauty
I didn't want to hijack Jim's thread looking for one, but at the risk of
committing heresy I've got a beef with the Large Saddlesack. Don't get me
wrong, I think it's a thing of beauty, unequaled in craftsmanship and
utility. The Large Saddlesack ideal, I'm totally on board with. In
practice,
Nice photo of the Pirate Hunqapillar, but I'm probably biased seeing as
it's my bike and all :) It was a good ride, though the police swarmed our
whiskey stop and broke up our afterparty before anyone finished the ride.
It's almost like they knew, somehow...hmm... I suppose after poaching the
Oh, man. I'd LOVE to do this ride. I called Ojai home once upon a time, and
rode my 10-speed to Matilija Junior High everyday. It would be awesome to
revisit that area again, especially by bike. It's a long way from Seattle,
but... hmm...
On Wednesday, February 20, 2013 9:12:01 AM UTC-8,
I run Alba's on my Hunqapillar with a 9cm Nitto stem. I haven't found any
issues with braking and body English, and there are no shortage of hills in
Seattle to test it. I like a little cant to the bars, but not much, as you
can see:
http://flic.kr/p/ddc4fF
I really like this set up for the
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