I am a fan of the green special brooks! Those levers are extra nice, too.
Brian
Seattle, WA
On Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 9:24 PM, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote:
Finished!
This morning I finished detailing the Hunqapillar.
http://tinyurl.com/dyoaomp
Changes made after riding it for
Great report... Some of the place names are familiar (I grew up in OC) but
most of my exploring in the Angeles was farther east. The flora + geology
largely looks the same though, so it brings back memories.
--Smitty
On Saturday, March 30, 2013 12:04:16 AM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote:
Decided to
Absolutely!
On Saturday, March 30, 2013, Brian Hanson wrote:
I am a fan of the green special brooks! Those levers are extra nice, too.
Brian
Seattle, WA
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Nice and clean. Looks like a great set up.
--Smitty
On Friday, March 29, 2013 12:52:06 PM UTC-7, clayton wrote:
Hi folks,
A while back I asked the groups opinion of the public bikes basket and
it's quick release. The opinions I got back were negative and got me
thinking on how to adapt a
Beautiful bike, René!
With abandon,
Patrick
On Sunday, March 31, 2013 2:18:08 AM UTC-6, René wrote:
Absolutely!
On Saturday, March 30, 2013, Brian Hanson wrote:
I am a fan of the green special brooks! Those levers are extra nice, too.
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Huh, I didn't think you could do that to a Ram. I just got one, and happen
to have a nice 650b wheelset, Silver brakes, *and *some Longboards on hand.
Hmm...
Joe Bernard
Vallejo, CA.
On Saturday, November 3, 2012 11:13:31 PM UTC-7, ttoshi wrote:
Hi all,
Greg, thanks for your offer on
Nice look, Patrick. Here I am at the end of an MS150 (hence the non-wool
gaudy jersey) on Louise, the Rambouillet.
https://plus.google.com/photos/103372863272345033417/albums/5294880402369314785/5506532088463879666?banner=pwaauthkey=CKedzcDU3qfepgE
On Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 5:20 PM, PATRICK
Joe,
I like mine this way:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/8351735340/in/pool-650b
http://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/8500300195/in/pool-650b
The trick is, the Hetres, at 650bx42, are almost as tall as a 700cx27, so
you preserve the BB height..
I tested it out w/ my
I guess the problem is, I'm the one taking pictures usually, and my kids
(my usual riding partners) aren't
Usually, I'm hopping off and taking pics of the scenery, w/ the bike in it,
so, I'm not
I have one, of me on my Ram, but, you can't even tell it's a Ram...
No question: my two small wheel road customs. Everything else (Fargo, Ram,
Ken Rogers, Herse) is a beater relative to these, in my mental scheme of
values.
On Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 8:59 PM, Christopher Murray
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All the recent pics and FS adds made me wonder what
Great pic!
On Saturday, March 30, 2013 8:02:05 PM UTC-7, Kelly wrote:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tksleeper/8604196596/in/photostream
Dawn last night on her Atlantis
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Slick, indeed... but I would be slightly concerned about lateral stability,
particularly when carrying a load that is heavily weighted to one side...
do the connectors front and rear have enough strength to keep the basket
from 'rolling' left or right without putting undue strain on those
NICE shot!! That's the ACK-SHUN right there.
On Saturday, March 30, 2013 7:04:41 PM UTC-6, oli c wrote:
fun
Here's the go fast bike. Yours devoted at the bar.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/olipop/7253696150/in/photostream/
Oli in SF
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It'll be a fun one! There's a big push to get the LA River Aroyo Seco
routes completed. Those will be pretty amazing when it happens!
On Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 10:18 PM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote:
Wouldn't miss it. You'll be able to ride to the Ocean. Figure I'll park
and ride the
Since my brain prevents me from attending Mass, I headed to the Highland
Cathedral on my Hunqapillar. I left in the early pre dawn, getting amazing
views of Ute Pass under iridescent purple sky with the near full moon over
Pikes Peak. Then came the alpine glow on the peak, which I caught the
Here I am at the top of Ute Pass during the 2012 Ride the Rockies.
The bike is my favorite 1999-era, Curt-built, road-standard, custom.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/79695460@N00/7439691084/in/photostream/
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Here is a picture of me on my favorite bike a 1999, Curt-built, road
standard custom. Me and long time (since 1980) riding buddy, Rick Brode,
are at the top of Ute Pass during the 2012 Ride the Rockies. This was just
before the 15 miles of dirt road. The bike handled it all fine even on 28mm
Sounds like fun, Tom! Frank must be a great guy. We've ridden in quite a
few local cycling events, and thus far my wife's Betty seems to be the only
Rivendell in Fort Wayne. What bar and saddle are you starting with?
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Hi, Hugh. When my 1972 Sports Tourer started breaking spokes, Rich Lesnik
built new 700C wheels with Synergy rims on my original hubs, which look
like the Phil 'Rivy' hubs. Thus it needed no frame spacing change in the
rear; and the O/C rear wheel improved the strength of the 120mm-spaced
That investment casting story is superb. My riding buddies in the factory
have the link in their emails already.
New bike - It'll be too big for you intrigues me most! Back to the Bison?
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I have a 48 cm xo1 that needs a new fork. Will the fork fit on my bike?
How much are you selling it for ?
Thanks
Dalton
On Monday, October 22, 2012 3:05:23 PM UTC-7, C REINO wrote:
Hi All,
I recently had the headset replaced on my beloved X01 (pumpkin). The
mechanic, for some reason
I have a Brooks B17 in the same green, but unfortunately, after you've
been riding it for a while, the green starts to wear off and show the
black underneath at the wear points where your sit bones go and where
your legs rub each side. Same with a couple of grey Brooks that I have
on other
Function and usability comes way ahead before elegance, but that looks
great too! Nice work.
Johan,
Sweden
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Folks,
Anyone have a nice set of 650B wheels? I'm building up a Saluki. Something
nice. I'd like to do a 9sp cassette.
Andrew
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I use Albatross/Northroads on my Bridgestone RB-T city bike with Shimano
Dura Ace Bar end shifters. I have no problem shifting quickly, and barely
have to move my hand to do so. I can typically move my hand back an inch
and do it with the palm of my hand - up or down. It's no problem.
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A picture from Ride the Rockies 2012 as we were making the top of Ute Pass.
I am on my favorite bike, a 1999, Curt-built, road-standard custom. At the
bottom of the pass we rode 15 miles of dirt road. The Rivendell handled it
fine even with the 28mm tires, though max fitting 32mm tires would
Rene, your builds are always a treat for me to look at and I'm sure many
others here.
Ryan
On Sunday, March 24, 2013 10:36:16 PM UTC-7, René wrote:
Hi all,
After spending all weekend in the delicious task of rebuilding my newly
painted Hunqapillar with its low trail fork, I'm happy to
Thank you. I love building them as well as riding them.
On Sunday, March 31, 2013, rcnute wrote:
Rene, your builds are always a treat for me to look at and I'm sure many
others here.
Ryan
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I have a set of the Riv budget 650b wheels for sale. Don't know if that
qualifies as nice in your book... But the price should be: $120 + shipping.
You can pick them locally. I've no idea how much shipping and packing a set
if wheels would cost.
René
On Saturday, March 30, 2013, Andrew McGinley
What a beautiful ride!
On Sunday, March 31, 2013, Deacon Patrick wrote:
Since my brain prevents me from attending Mass, I headed to the Highland
Cathedral on my Hunqapillar. I left in the early pre dawn, getting amazing
views of Ute Pass under iridescent purple sky with the near full moon
A trip that would have been a boring hassle of a drive in a car becomes an
interesting adventure on a bike.
dougP
On Saturday, March 30, 2013 9:47:49 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote:
David it is! As you know:) The bicycle enables me to see the world outside
of the bubble When I was a kid it was
Absolutely stunning! Thanks for sharing.
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How did you make this photo?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/8606823000/in/photostream/
--Eric Is there a gadget I don't have? Norris
On Mar 31, 2013, at 9:13 AM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:
Since my brain prevents me from attending Mass, I headed to the Highland
Nicest ride photos I've seen. So, you live east of Co Springs?
Patrick it's not *my* Easter yet Moore, who will have to wait until May 5
for his Peeps (while the liturgies get longer and longer and longer ...)
On Sun, Mar 31, 2013 at 10:13 AM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:
Since my
What? Someone without Luke Skywalker's binoculars? You must be the last
one! Grin. I realized I forgot to add the worlds iPhone app to the
description, so it reads like this now:
Since roads always look flat in photos, I used my Theodolite app on my
iPhone to measure this road at 7˚ incline.
Very cool. I will have buy that one!
--Eric
On Mar 31, 2013, at 12:18 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:
What? Someone without Luke Skywalker's binoculars? You must be the last one!
Grin. I realized I forgot to add the worlds iPhone app to the description,
so it reads like this
Nice shots! Looked like a chilly, but fun ride.
If you don't mind,
I have a couple newbie-to-Albatross bars questions in case I switch to them
one day:
1. No cut out on your saddle, but I see it is very tilted - nose up. I
take it it works well with the ablatrii bars since one
I'm totally impressed. I'd like to do that on my Quickbeam, instead of the hose
clamps holding the basket on. One could even use that principle on a coroplast
box, with one metal keel for the tongue and hasp mount. Hmm...
Philip
www.biketinker.com
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Much better than driving!
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I am usually the guy with the camera, so there aren't too many photos of
me, but here are a couple taken by Paul on an S24O:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/paulatwork/6276762823/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/paulatwork/6277281162/in/photostream/
On Sunday, March 31, 2013 11:02:33
I'll second a kudos to Frank. I took a first ride yesterday on an Atlantis I
recently purchased from him. It was one of the most pleasant purchases I've
participated in.
More to come, but thanks Frank!
Tim S
Louisville
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And here is one of Paul on HIS Sam, taken by me (plus Dave on a custom
Bilenky):
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gernothuber/8231055345/in/photostream/
And another of Paul on his Sam, and Kevin on my Sam:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gernothuber/8331985171/in/photostream
Gernot
Thailand
On
No'a'tall, Michael. Happy to answer any questions. That's the beauty of
this gangly bunch! Grin.
The ride started out at 25 at my house, likely dropped to 15 at the high
point and was 45 at home when I got back. It's a fun thing to arrive at the
bottom of a long mountain descent far warmer
Clearly we need another flickr group. Anyone want to set it up?
Gernot
On Monday, April 1, 2013 2:47:14 AM UTC+7, Earl Grey wrote:
And here is one of Paul on HIS Sam, taken by me (plus Dave on a custom
Bilenky):
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gernothuber/8231055345/in/photostream/
And
Ben,
I have a new B17 (from Ken Mattina on this list) and am comfortable on it
so far; I will get another, or switch it over to my 56 Sam when it is
built, along with Albatross bars with cable splitters; I have a pair of
used Nitto Noodles here that I hope to change out with the Albatross bars
Really nice photos; thanks for sharing.
On Sunday, March 31, 2013 9:13:37 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote:
Since my brain prevents me from attending Mass, I headed to the Highland
Cathedral on my Hunqapillar. I left in the early pre dawn, getting amazing
views of Ute Pass under iridescent
Really nice photographs! I see what you mean that spring hasn't sprung
yet:) You do really live in a fantastic area. When I was living in San
Diego I'd dream of buying 20 acres in Colorado Springs instead I got a 7000
sqft lot in Los Angeles ;)
Hugh
Polar Opposite in Sunland, CA
On Sunday,
@ Doug, so true, @ Michael, absolutely! I'd love to go with out a car, It's
just not an option in Los Angeles at least I believe that's the case.
Best,
Hugh
Sunland, CA
On Sunday, March 31, 2013 12:40:08 PM UTC-7, Michael wrote:
Thanks for sharing! So much fun to take a ride to a place you
Patrick good look like the moustache. Bruce love that Riv jersey. I wish
they still made em.
Hugh
Sunland, CA
On Sunday, March 31, 2013 4:21:54 AM UTC-7, Fullylugged wrote:
Nice look, Patrick. Here I am at the end of an MS150 (hence the non-wool
gaudy jersey) on Louise, the Rambouillet.
Deacon,
Yes I agree getting lost can be a grand experience or at least having a
general idea of where you want to go and the unknown up ahead can offer up
a new and wondrous experience. At my age those are precious.
Hugh
Sunland, CA
On Saturday, March 30, 2013 2:53:44 AM UTC-7, Deacon
Indeed, Hugh. For me, without short term memory, it's something I've
learned to embrace because being semi-lost kind of my natural state now. It
really is amazing how fun and simple it is to re-figure things out when it
is needed and there is a lot of freedom in not bothering in between. Grin.
/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/78462625@N07/8608205752/So after setting
up and trying but not really enjoying my Hillborne first with Noodles and
then with Moustache Bars (didn't hate it mind you, just kind of ho hum) and
then a brief flirtation with selling...
I decided to swap out my
Trevor, great looking bike and now you have working bike and your custom
can be as you said your go fast.
Best,
Hugh
Sunland, CA
On Sunday, March 31, 2013 4:38:01 PM UTC-7, Trevor saxton wrote:
/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/78462625@N07/8608205752/So after setting
up and trying but not
I just got a Sam with noodles and am thinking of putting moustaches on it.
Tired of reaching down to drops for bar end shifter levers.
If that doesn't work out - Albatross bars are next on the list to try.
Glad your Sam has worked out great for you. Now get down to some nice
riding!!
@Patrick:
Thanks for the info!
Floor living sounds cool. I like sitting on the floor, and we have low
beds. But I am not really a floor dweller.
I remember wondering how lots of Asian Asians I have seen in the states can
sit for long periods on the floor, when me, the American couldn't
ok, really, this is the last one. I have been very insecure about this,
finally found the one that shows me from my best side:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/41563482@N06/6320530778/in/set-72157627945612093/
Max
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You could also put your bar-ends on some Paul thumbies and keep the
Noodles. Like so:
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/sh8.htm (see second photo for Noodles)
Gernot
On Monday, April 1, 2013 8:04:01 AM UTC+7, Michael wrote:
I just got a Sam with noodles and am thinking of putting moustaches
Sweet! You can even lock it if you want to. :) I don't quite understand the
angled basket to keep the cam tensioned. Wouldn't serious weight in the
basket push the basket all the way down to flat, which would then reduce
tension on the clasp just as you need it most? What am I missing?
Gernot
Trevor, a very good-looking bike, and all the more impressive for its
ability to carry all that weight (and up high, as well). Beautiful +
functional. --Tom
On Sunday, March 31, 2013 9:27:26 PM UTC-4, Earl Grey wrote:
You could also put your bar-ends on some Paul thumbies and keep the
Hi folks,
For a long time now, I've been reading these pages and also saving up for
my first rivendell. I've learned so much over the years from the riv
readers and from conversations with those fine folks that it hardly felt
like a choice! After a worthwhile wait, I picked up my Atlantis on
Based solely on pictures and videos from the internet, I have to say that
A. Homer Hilsen that Mark put together in the Assembling a Bike video.
That's the one that truly captured my imagination.
On Saturday, March 30, 2013 9:59:04 PM UTC-5, Christopher Murray wrote:
All the recent pics
Great to hear that the Hillborne is working out well on the Racers - hope
you get to put a lot of miles on it in the coming months.
On Saturday, March 30, 2013 6:40:38 PM UTC-6, EricP wrote:
Big week for me and the bike, as I finally took the studded tires off on
Wednesday. Did the first
Chris,
I like the way you chose your favorite aspects of different Riv's as is it
really possible to just pick one? I don't think I can as I haven't ridden
them all. But if I were to pick a few from images I've seen here is my list.
1.
Bought from riv
In great shape
On bike now
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tksleeper/8603112019/sizes/o/in/set-72157625432975212/
Zoom in on it or in the set look at 2013 photos The older ones are a
different SON28
Why am I selling
Cracked a rear asymmetrical rim and velocity replaced it with
Great looking bike ... I Remember when my large saddlesack looked that nice :)
Kelly
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Congrats!! Thanks for the great pics.
Beautiful bike.
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I think the heading says it all. I've been getting impatient with Acorn
waiting on them to finish a batch of Ranger tan stuff. So if anyone has one
they don't want anymore? I'm thinking a little worn will add character like
buying faded jeans with out all the effort.
Hugh
Sunland, CA
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Welcome to the fold. Yes the Riv folks are awesome. Your Atlantis looks
ready to go for anything! I especially like the racks set up for touring
but at the moment set to commute and grocery runs. Enjoy that beauty in
good health.
Hugh
Sunland,CA
On Sunday, March 31, 2013 1:52:50 PM UTC-7,
i have a Acorn handle bar bag with the two pockets I would sella black
one and a tan one...thinking of selling the black one...let me know...PeterG
On Sunday, March 31, 2013 9:22:30 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote:
I think the heading says it all. I've been getting impatient with Acorn
waiting
Drove down to Riv. on Saturday from Reno to pick up the wife's Betty
Foy...I took along my Sam Hillborne...The Saturday crew was great as usual
and even helped me with a shifter problem I was having (self imposed) while
we waited for the Betty...This is my third Rivendell for the family and we
Does it plane?
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That is a wonderful bicycle. I have often thought that maybe everyone needs an
Atlantis with Albatross bars. Since I don't have one yet, my wife is the only
one I need to convince.
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