Pass Stow Rack meets every criteria save price - even price is fine if you
consider quality, utility and durability.
On Friday, February 22, 2013 12:07:36 PM UTC-6, Edwin W wrote:
I am working on a Sam Hillborne build. I got a used 60cm single top tube
sidepull brake edition (thanks Jim M!).
Sorry, try it now:
https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/NORTHOFALAMEDAANDEASTOFCORRALESACEQUIAROADS022413?authkey=Gv1sRgCO_J2LeRoK74Cw
On Mon, Feb 25, 2013 at 12:19 AM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote:
Patrick your page cannot be found. Love to pics of your adventure. At
least you had
Good photos -- thanks for posting them.
On Sun, Feb 24, 2013 at 9:40 PM, Michael Williams mkernanwilli...@gmail.com
wrote:
Wow!looks like you guys had a great time. Manny, super pics as
usual. -Mike
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Nice pics, Patrick--makes me miss being in Chinle, AZ where I developed an
affinity for deep sand and goatheads :) I've got to move back to the 'Rez
someday. . .
Cheers!
lyle
On 25 February 2013 09:29, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Sorry, try it now:
Thanks -- they would have been better with a real camera. Yes, this is
Men's Country (capital initials) where your eyes tear with the wind and
your tires bog in the sand and goatheads attack in legions and the weak
perish. Or something.
Patrick Moore, who finds that he needs a gear between the
Speaking of a sub 65 more-than-58 gear: is the overall width of a 9 speed
Shimano cassette (backside of inner/big cog to outside of outer/small cog)
the same width *overall* as an 8 speed cassette? If so, I can add a 18
between the 17 and 19 without losing one on the high or low end.
On Mon, Feb
I have really enjoyed the links and references on this thread. Throwing
out a usage consideration, though. It's entirely possible to live two
weeks out of a 25-lb. pack. So, messengers notwithstanding, what is a
real-world capacity requirement for a front rack? For me, a min-sized
front
Great minds apparently think alike, you two! 40 sounds a lot more fun!
On Sun, Feb 24, 2013 at 11:05 PM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote:
Hey Mike you must have replying while I was. That's exactly what I was
thinking and yes the bulk of ruins are in that stretch.
Hugh
Sunland, CA
Thanks, Steve. Actually, I want to know if the inner and outer rear
derailleur travel limits will remain the same for the 9 speed as for an 8
speed. If so, that means I can convert my Big Apple wheelset to a 9 while
leaving the Kojak wheel an 8, and yet not have to fiddle with the rd limit
screws.
Actually the best riding are the dirt roads that cross Sawmill Mtn near the
top of the Ridge Route or Fish Creek canyon that crosses over to Warm
Springs. I've done many loops and rides in those areas over the years, many
on my rigid Bridgestone MB2 and later on my Hillborne and Ram.
~mike
Since my wife carries a lot more than 4.4lbs in the Wald zip-tied to her
Mark's, I'd like to add two extra struts from the back eyelets on the rack
to the mid-fork braze-ons. I don't have the extra two struts that the
Mark's came with, so I was going to order two 16.5cm bent Nitto struts from
Hi Gernot,
There was an earlier discussion on alternative installs for Mark's Rack
(including your question on struts to dropout eyelets):
https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/5waTg7bA4co/discussion
I'd just try it out either way. Attaching both struts to the outside eyelet
(like
Shoji,
thanks for the link to the previous discussion. I did search the group
before posting (honest!) but poor keyword choice, I guess. Interesting that
the inside mount option didn't come up, though.
The problem with trying it both ways is that that requires straight struts
for the outside
Has anyone here installed these on a riv?
http://store.somafab.com/taaltrfe.html
I'm thinking of a set for the hilsen over some jack brown tires. I'm kinda
curious how much of a pain they are to install.
Thanks,
-sv
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And they come in a moderate 559 size -- great! and the price is not bad.
I'll be curious to learn of anyone's experience about the quality and fit.
On Mon, Feb 25, 2013 at 9:05 AM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
Has anyone here installed these on a riv?
Well,
I am still up, and Mark got in early to WHQ, so Rivendell is putting a
couple of previously cut straight struts into my order (thanks!) along with
the bent ones I ordered before I started rethinking all this. I won't get
them for a month or so (Thailand), but will report back on
Not sure how the 25lb pack thing is relevant. The OP said he wanted to
carry a case of beer on his front rack.
On Monday, February 25, 2013 10:02:55 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote:
I have really enjoyed the links and references on this thread. Throwing
out a usage consideration, though. It's
Though I haven't installed a pair on a Riv, I have installed two pairs, one
on a Raleigh One-Way and the other on my repainted 80's Specialized
Sequoia. Pictures are here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/franklyn/sets/72157632662017902/
Hi all,
A friend of mine is looking for a 52cm Sam complete bike. Please let me
know if you have one that you are consider selling. My friend is based in
San Luis Obispo, CA so prefer seller anywhere between the Bay Area and LA
for F2F transaction.
Thanks.
James Chang
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On Mon, Feb 25, 2013 at 11:34 AM, franklyn sini...@msn.com wrote:
Though I haven't installed a pair on a Riv, I have installed two pairs,
one on a Raleigh One-Way and the other on my repainted 80's Specialized
Sequoia. Pictures are here:
Just to add that his PBH is around 79 ~ 80cm. Thanks again for looking.
On Mon, Feb 25, 2013 at 4:46 PM, James Chang lohech...@gmail.com wrote:
Hi all,
A friend of mine is looking for a 52cm Sam complete bike. Please let me
know if you have one that you are consider selling. My friend is
I'm not the same Patrick, but try this link:
https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/CORRALESBOSQUEJUSTEASTOFCORRALESROAD061512
With abandon,
Patrick
On Sunday, February 24, 2013 6:09:37 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote:
Hello! This is my first post here. I've owned my Hunqapillar for nearly a
year and love it!
I ride fat Duremes on my Hunq and did a stretch of 6-8 snow on a steepish
fire road I regularly ride. Walked it up, rode it down. Any tips for
keeping the brakes from freezing up so they just glide
wow is that pretty - @ 5'6 it is just to big for me. 650B would be great
On Sunday, February 24, 2013 5:49:52 PM UTC-6, JL wrote:
Update:
After a few requests I have decided to offer the bike complete as well.
Standard-ish riv build:
54cm toyo built ram
42 noodles/tech deluxe/ultegra
Great, thanks. They are shorter, but not as short as many plastic fenders,
and I always install mudflaps.
How does the quality -- gauge of the metal, design and quality of the
fittings -- compare with Honjos or Berthouds? (VO's, at least the pair I
bought 3 years or so ago, is not as good, but
The link to yesterday's ride is now public. This other link is to a similar
ride I did back in June of last year. Odd, despite the summer and dryer
weather, there was less sand than there was yesterday.
Is Deacon a name or a title?
On Mon, Feb 25, 2013 at 6:36 AM, Deacon Patrick
There are so many options when you roll up onto Mt. Tam. We ascended
Railroad Grade from Mill Valley, then picked up Hoo Koo Ee Koo Fire Road,
which brings you around to the east face of the Mountain. I will say that
it's the east face which provides the steepest pitches. HKEK terminates at
I'm up for this. I recall that LA Times article a while back. Look
forward to Hugh's report. Mike, sounds like you may already have it
wired.
dougP
On Sunday, February 24, 2013 9:12:48 PM UTC-8, Mike Schiller wrote:
I know the Old Ridge Route very well as I lived near there
since
Peter P.
He mentions in the original post 20-30lbs (not sure how a case of beer
equates 20-30lbs but he did mention it).
I think this is a great thread to illustrate all the options for a front
rack, but i question the motivation of cheap and strong and good looking.
I read a mixed set of
Looks like fun! i stopped by the shop friday afternoon to pick up some bar
tape (first time in 10+ years i've stopped by the shop) and while i was
able to find the shop, it felt quite different--mainly all the staff and
all the bikes. Really surprised by all the demo bikes in the shop, if i
The Pass and Stow rack is very nice, but I question the wizdom of carrying
such big loads on a high trail bike like the Sam Hill. Even on my low trail
Herse, putting 25 lb on the Pass and Stow made handling awkward.
Patrick God decreed that heavy loads go on the rear Moore who recently
carried 54
For some reason, I've been daydreaming about the Ridge Route area myself
lately! It's hard for me to motivate to take a bike ride that involves a
car, though, especially since I share one car with my wife and kids. I
can't complain, with the Santa Monica Mountains and Topanga State Park so
FYI, I have some friends working out a legal dirt route that is very close
to this:
http://yonderjournal.com/studies/brovet/
A bit more than the average riv ride, but drop me a line if you are
interested in the ride
Rob
oceanaircycles.com
Ventura, Ca
On Sunday, February 24, 2013 6:48:03 PM
Post pictures. I bought a pair of long straight ones on Saturday before
the S24O because I'm going to do the four strut setup on a Betty.
On Monday, February 25, 2013 8:17:29 AM UTC-8, Earl Grey wrote:
Well,
I am still up, and Mark got in early to WHQ, so Rivendell is putting a
couple
33 miles around Bainbridge Island on Sunday, and Chilly Hilly lived up to
its name, with 42 degrees and a southwest wind that was b.
As Manny says, pictures prove it
happenedhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/awilliams53/sets/72157632847045107/.
Included is the required Rivendell content.
Hey Deacon,
I got nothin' for you regarding riding/braking in the snow. This is might
be a good topic for it's own thread with an appropriate title to lure the
attention of those who ride in the snow.
--Smitty
On Monday, February 25, 2013 4:29:16 AM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote:
Hello! This
As described below, this is a great bike that needs to find a new home.
Update to the previous post with pictures here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rperks1/sets/72157632857361800/
I am asking $1200 for the frame fork and Stronglight A9 headset with a
replacement set of bearings. I will
Minh,
I personally don't really like front loads, perhaps because I've never
tried it on a bike optimized for it.
I've tried baskets. rando bags. even the platrack/slickersack combo, but I
particularly dislike the way the front wheel flops over as soon as you put
a load on it.
The only
Oh boy. My size and the right price.
Well, the frame is the right price at least. But if I bought it the
resulting divorce would be very costly!
-Pete in CT
On Monday, February 25, 2013 1:34:37 PM UTC-5, rperks wrote:
As described below, this is a great bike that needs to find a new home.
The Pass and Stow rack is very nice, but I question the wizdom of
carrying such big loads on a high trail bike like the Sam Hill. Even
on my low trail Herse, putting 25 lb on the Pass and Stow made handling
awkward.
Good point. My Pass Stow experience is on a bike designed for it.
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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
I think in 2011 their idea was to start with the ca. $1000 Sam Hillborne
frame/fork, use less expensive cromoly tubing, modify the geometry so you
could span most PBHs with three sizes and then not paint the bike at all to
get to $700. The buyer would spray paint the frame for a few dollars to
Great suggestion, Andy. Done. Sorry to go off topic.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Monday, February 25, 2013 11:29:05 AM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote:
Hey Deacon,
I got nothin' for you regarding riding/braking in the snow. This is might
be a good topic for it's own thread with an
I loved riding the off pavement sections of the Great Divide Mountain Bike
trail that I rode last year. Secluded, quiet, great riding that was
enjoyable and not technical. Single track trails are fine, but not like the
more technical Colorado Trail and most hiking trails around here.
Can
Hello! I've posted on a few threads, but thought I should officially
introduce myself.
I bought my Hunqapillar early last Spring, and have been delighted ever
since. Due to brain injury, I have constant neurological vertigo. I was
amazed to discover that my bludgeoned brain (see
Deacon is a title. I'm a Catholic deacon.
Looks like a great ride! Reminds me of when we stayed near Abiquiu, NM.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Monday, February 25, 2013 9:49:41 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote:
The link to yesterday's ride is now public. This other link is to a
similar ride I did
Living in the mountains of Colorado, snow is a riding reality at least 6
months out of the year. While I generally avoid the major roads when it's
snowy for not trusting drivers, I do ride in our wee town, which includes a
short fire road to the town water tower and a few trail heads.
The main
Selling some items to help fund my recent Hunqapillar project.
Pacenti Pari-Moto tires, 650B black. New, from the original order, never been
mounted.
$100 for the pair -includes shipping CONUS ($90 if you're in Seattle and can
pickup)
Lumotec IQ Cyo Plus dyno light. Used, I bought this
Disc or drum brakes are the answer.
I also ride a fixed-gear a lot in winter. Since I'm not in the mountains, I
seldom get enough speed in winter to need much more than back-pressuring on the
pedals of my fixie.
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On Monday, February 25, 2013 9:27:07 AM UTC-8, Minh wrote:
Looks like fun! i stopped by the shop friday afternoon to pick up some bar
Thanks. Since it's actually conditions I don't have to ride in (it's a
short road, 1/2 mile, but steep), I can't justify the switch and I simply
don't need them otherwise.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Monday, February 25, 2013 1:31:29 PM UTC-7, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
wrote:
Disc or drum
I'm looking at getting a frame powder coated and I want to get the orange used
on the Quickbeam. I asked at Riv and they said they didn't have a specific code
for the color. So has anyone had a bicycle powder coated in that color and
what did you specify for it? According to Cyclofiend's Touch
I ride the same bike with a 79 cm PBH. I'm 5'6 too. It probably has a
77 cm standover with Paselas...
I'm not planning on more kids :).
Toshi
On 2/25/13, trek610 tspin...@gmail.com wrote:
wow is that pretty - @ 5'6 it is just to big for me. 650B would be great
On Sunday, February 24, 2013
There's a bikepacking forum with lots of ideas for routes, equipment, etc.,
http://www.bikepacking.net/forum/index.php?www
Look at the ultra racing part of the forum for ideas too. The route of the
Colorado Trail Race, for example, would make a good bikepacking trip.
jim m
wc ca
On Mon, Feb 25,
Patrick:
Welcome to the group, and congratulations on the Hunqapillar opening up the
world for you.
dougP
On Monday, February 25, 2013 10:30:17 AM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote:
Hello! I've posted on a few threads, but thought I should officially
introduce myself.
I bought my Hunqapillar
Good Times, Great Bikes, Amazing Views and Great people. I am guessing this
will not be the Last Group Camp out we have this year.
Here are a few shots of the Trip..
http://www.flickr.com/photos/54527498@N06/sets/72157632859830394/
Cheers!
Dustin G
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again. Enjoy welcome to the group.
keep the rubber side down,
Patrick welcome to the group it's a great bunch. I second what Michael
stated so well, the brain is amazing! I am really happy to hear that a
bicycle has helped you stay mobile and connected to your daughters. I loved
the pics of your frozen ride.
Peace Brother,
Hugh
Sunland, CA
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That's a funny comic :)
On Friday, February 15, 2013 10:29:00 AM UTC-8, Leslie wrote:
On Thursday, February 14, 2013 11:08:47 PM UTC-5, grant wrote:
The classic S24O is a stealthy, technically illegal, but not immoral or
unethical sleepout in the hills, and works easiest when everybody is
Thanks, Jim. Brain picking has begun over there!
With abandon,
Patrick
On Monday, February 25, 2013 2:53:58 PM UTC-7, Jim M. wrote:
There's a bikepacking forum with lots of ideas for routes, equipment,
etc.,
http://www.bikepacking.net/forum/index.php?www
Look at the ultra racing part of
Thanks for the wonderful welcome all! The brain is indeed a wondrous
beastie!
It may seem small, but one of the ways the Hunqa helps is it allows me to
get through our wee town of 700 year round residents and their laundry
scents that make it hard for me to run through town. I get though
Dustin
I'm starting a list:
Things you cannot bring on a campout wrapped in bacon
The list is empty so far. I'm sure I will think of something.
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Send it to Bilenky. Very good work.
On Monday, February 25, 2013, Robert Kirkpatrick wrote:
I'm looking at getting a frame powder coated and I want to get the orange
used on the Quickbeam. I asked at Riv and they said they didn't have a
specific code for the color. So has anyone had a
@ Dave, great pictures! Inspires me to so a SoCal S240. Humm yeah I'm gonna
do it.
Hugh
Sunland, CA
On Monday, February 25, 2013 1:06:49 PM UTC-8, Dave wrote:
somehow had the permissions off on my flickr set of photos. All of them
are publicly visible now:
Even though I'm local, I do sometimes have Rivendell ship orders to me.
Like most of you, I'm a fan of the packaging efficiency. It was fun on
the S24O this weekend to hear Jenny's thoughts about it. She thinks hard
about how to get all your stuff SAFELY inserted into the smallest box
@ Rperks, thanks for the Brovet blog I enjoyed it. Not certain I'm into
doing that entire ride especially the I-5 section. Which is why I presume
you have friends looking for a dirt route. I'm interested in that route
though. For now I'm going to do a day ride 40 mile RT on the O.R.R. and
If it helps to sweeten the dealf or any of you out there on the edge of
purchase, I can throw in the 57mm reach shimano dual pivot brakes, with
koolstop inserts, that were on it prior to cleaning up for photos - Rob
On Monday, February 25, 2013 10:48:16 AM UTC-8, Peter Pesce wrote:
Oh boy. My
No kidding, here i am rushing to the geometry charts to double-check the
sizing, Rob, just for reference sake how tall are you? pretty sure this is
too big for me but can still dream!
On Monday, February 25, 2013 1:48:16 PM UTC-5, Peter Pesce wrote:
Oh boy. My size and the right price.
Hey Rob,Jim Warren from Palos Verdes here. I have some interest, but too many bikes at home already. I know you want cash, but you don't by any chance have any interest in a nice MB-2 from 1993, do you? If that were something you had wanted, we'd have a pretty good trade+cash possibility here. (We
Ugh...
On Mon, Feb 25, 2013 at 10:50 AM, redsydude thaus...@q.com wrote:
I think in 2011 their idea was to spray paint the frame for a few
dollars to make it look old and increase its theftproofedness.
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@ Bryan, I've been thinking of the O.R.R since I saw the article Doug
mentioned in the Los Angeles Times.
I've ridden the LA river a few times and I always enjoy it. Good sights.
I understand the idea of getting into a car to go ride a bike seems
unseemly. That said the public transit system
Dustin, those 60 second exposures are amazing. Also, bacon wrapped
sausages, YUM.
On Mon, Feb 25, 2013 at 2:48 PM, EastBayGuy goodwin...@gmail.com wrote:
Good Times, Great Bikes, Amazing Views and Great people. I am guessing this
will not be the Last Group Camp out we have this year.
Here are
We should put a headlamp on Manny next time he wants to scurry up a tree and
take a long exposure shot of that. It would look like a tree getting scribbled
out by a firefly
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I just realized that Hans Rossman, who rides/writes for BQ with Jan Heine
was on that Bro'vet. Of course they missed the good parts by not taking
Pine Canyon rd through Lake Hughes and going over Spunky saddle. ... too
bad. City Slickers I guess.
On Monday, February 25, 2013 9:45:00 AM
Light and tires are SOLD. Thank you!
Pannier is still available.
On Monday, February 25, 2013 12:30:15 PM UTC-8, Scott Post wrote:
Ortlieb City Biker QL3 Single Pannier, grey. Basically new, I used it
about 3 times.
$95 - includes shipping CONUS ($85 if you're in Seattle and can pickup)
Meet Fremont Bart 930ish.
Proposed route. Open to suggestions.
http://goo.gl/maps/rDEcp
Beauty of doing a ride in the East Bay. Do all of it or part of it. The
jumping on Bart is always an option.
Near the end fo the ride in Walnut Creek there are rope swings and Tullio
sandwiches. Jump on
I am 6'3 with a PBH of 90-91cm and ran the saddle between 79-80 cm
depending on pedal shoe combinations. That generally had me right at a
fist full of post and enough stand over that I was never worried - Rob
On Monday, February 25, 2013 5:04:15 PM UTC-8, Minh wrote:
No kidding, here i am
For those that made it. Please tag yourselves in the photos. Having trouble
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I'm with Franklyn regarding the Tanaka fenders. I've got a 26x60mm set on
my Atlantis and it took an hour or two to install, *after* I gathered all
the necessary hardware and tools (spacers, drill, etc). It's not hard work,
but one needs to be patient and knowing the tricks of installing metal
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