Battling a nasty cough I'm glad that my students can always make me
feel better (albeit spiritually not physically). One of
many( hopefully) after-school bike rides.
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Regular glasses or prescription sunglasses. Not a fan of contacts. On
yesterday's foggy ride, had to stop every 5 to 10 miles to wipe off my
glasses to see.
In extreme weather conditions (usually heavy snow or rain) have been known
to just take the glasses off and squint while riding.
Thought about it. However, the one time I straddled a 62cm QB could barely
reach the handlebars it was so stretched out. Still like to give one a
try, though. Probably should have grabbed a SimpleOne, but couldn't
justify it and now they are gone.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Saturday,
My regular old black B17 took no time at all to break in, comfortable from
the start. It has started sagging lately (they can take only so much of my
fat butt) so I have tightened it up a little, but I fear in time I will
have to lace it up or do something else to stop the sagging.
The B17
Just noticed that the frame has a subtle Thanks Sheldon sticker of some
kind on the down tube near the bottom bracket. Obviously a SB reference,
but I'm wondering if anyone has a clue what that is? Just curious.
Marty
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On Mar 25, 2012, at 12:43 AM, Manuel Acosta wrote:
Battling a nasty cough I'm glad that my students can always make me
feel better (albeit spiritually not physically). One of
many(
Prescription Rec Specs with transition lenses and straps. They'll fog when
I'm stopped at traffic lights, but once I'm moving, that goes away. Decent
eye protection, and with the straps, they should stay on if I crash. I
normally wear bifocals but opted to save a little money and just get the
Over the years I have ridden on a lot of B-17's and Professionals and
a few Swallows. I think most people will agree that breaking in a Pro
or a Swallow takes a lot longer than a B-17 because the former seem to
be constructed with thicker leather. On the other hand, I've had
B-17's that were
I attended the grand opening of Velo Cult here in Portland last night.
I have a feeling this is going to be my new favorite bike shop. Heavy
emphasis on Riv-ish and classic bike lore, with nary a carbon racing
bike in sight. In fact, when you walk in the door you have to look
around a bit to find
I had a Champion Flyer that broke in on a 50 mile ride. My black B17
took 500 miles and I have another B17 (Honey color) that still feels a
little stiff after more than 500 miles (I lost count). I am currently
riding a VO springer (similar to a Champion Flyer) on my geared
bicycle and its stiff as
Dude, no way. Have the San Diego listmembers found their new jobs up in
Portland yet?
Our visit to Velo Cult San Diego on a Riv Ride almost exactly 2 years ago was
great fun!
Enjoy, Portland!
Velo Cult, enjoy Portland!
On Mar 25, 2012, at 9:50 AM, cyclotourist wrote:
San Diego/SoCal's
That is incredibly cool. What JimD said!
Rob in Seattle
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Any update on the book tour schedule? I'm hoping Grant will be coming to
Seattle!
Rob in Seattle
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After only a week of riding my SimpleOne, I find it is becoming my favorite
bike. I cannot pin down what quality it has that gives me such a joy to
ride. I own a Rambouillet and a Surly LHT and it would be easy to make the
argument that either one of those is way more practical for my purposes
After only a week of riding my SimpleOne, I find it is fast becoming my
favorite bike. I cannot pin down what quality it has that gives me such a
joy to ride. I own a Rambouillet and a Surly LHT and it would be easy to
make the argument that either one of those is way more practical for my
I'd have loved to bring my opinion and say how bad my brooks felt under my butt
for miles and miles but some bastard saved me from the pain of this useless
hype and stole it downtown SF while i was at the movie theater for Tintin with
the kid...
I wish long long miles of butt pain to the one
Just completed a 200k on a Specialized Avatar. 6'6, 230. Supreme comfort.
I'm pretty sore but not where I sit.
Plus I drove home with the bike on the roof rack, in a pretty good rain. No
worries about it getting ruined.
Just sayin'
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I'm certainly not moving to Portland, although I had such thoughts in 1996
for a few months.
High living here in San Diego, and even better riding - although most of
you know that. The shop was doing fine here, but Sky had a grander vision
that lower rents and a pre-constiuted scene
I'm going to check them out for sure. The Grand Opening was on my agenda
yesterday, but I blew it off to spend the day with an old (non-bikey)
friend in Portland.
Philip
On Sunday, March 25, 2012 9:15:47 AM UTC-7, velomann wrote:
I attended the grand opening of Velo Cult here in Portland
Even though only got to the store once while out in San Diego, it was
memorable. Appears the new one will be even better. SDs loss is the NWs
gain.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Sunday, March 25, 2012 5:30:40 PM UTC-5, Esteban wrote:
I'm certainly not moving to Portland, although I had such
See Blug. Starts in NYC weekend of April 28-29, one week after Riv.
Ride East II.
On Mar 25, 2:35 pm, Rob robha...@gmail.com wrote:
Any update on the book tour schedule? I'm hoping Grant will be coming to
Seattle!
Rob in Seattle
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Micro-brews on tap? never had that down here, although Station Tavern next
door is the best. I miss them even though I just moved to San Diego
permanently. I had been there many times. I'm sure they will do well
there, I believe there is a larger population of the cyclist they best
serve.
Actually, we have nearly triple the population of Portland, and a huge
number of riders here in San Diego. Lots of commuters, but its more spread
out and less cultural than in Portland or along Valencia St. in SF or
certain neighborhoods in Brooklyn. We have a lower percentage of
commuters,
Maybe the Just Ride publisher will help set up some
after-Grant's-book-talk rides... BSNYC put up a video of the ride in
Washington DC:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3Jvv3uEahM
Quite a good turnout, and fun to watch.
- Andrew, Berkeley
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I live in Los Angeles County, and one thing I always notice when I go down to San Diego to ride is the greater number of San Diego riders who are still riding that awesome bike they got in 1990 or 1995 or something like that. I'm talking something like that expensiveLitespeed of the late 90's
On Sun, Mar 25, 2012 at 7:28 PM, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote:
Actually, we have nearly triple the population of Portland, and a huge
number of riders here in San Diego. Lots of commuters, but its more spread
out and less cultural than in Portland or along Valencia St. in SF or
certain
the city's lack of support for
independent, local businesses
I dunno - the other local, independent bike shops here seem do to quite
well. I think Sky is talking about becoming something bigger, and he
thought Portland would facilitate it. He's probably right. I hope so, as
they are just
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