Great shots and looks like a fun group, brought back memories of my years
in Eugene ( the '70s) and all of the rides we all did great fun and great
memories. Also get really homesick for Oregon every time I see shots like
yours, it's a wonderful place...
On Tuesday, August 13, 2013 12:13:22 AM
Now THAT was a bike camping trip! I think Portland jumped a few places
ahead in polling for the national jamboree!
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Great shots and looks like a fun group, brought back memories of my years
in Eugene ( the '70s) and all of the rides we all did
On 08/13/2013 01:13 AM, Christopher Chen wrote:
Hello!
Last weekend, 10 folks left Portland for the Columbia River Gorge and
Panther Creek Falls in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The
distance was 60 miles from start to finish each way, roughly:
Portland to Troutdale via Marine Drive,
I realized afterwards that the cable was not loose. The positioning was fine
but the derailluer would come out too far allowing the chain to jump off the
large ring. It was 100% the h screw not being set correctly. It was way off and
I don't see a way that shipping could have changed that. It
Hmmm, there are several conflicting and confusing issues here
In your initial posting, you said you rode the bike for two days without
any shifting issues. Then, you later say you had chain suck in the
first 2-5 miles of riding the bike.
Also, I'm sceptical that the high limit screw, which
Yes, love the drops. I've had them on my Atlantis since day one and have
never considered changing. I really enjoyed reading your description, Hugh.
I know the feeling you describe. Well done. Bill
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Great pictures Manny. Looks like you all had a great time.
Of course must point out the Northern Cali definition of Fall is
considerably different from what we in the Northern Midwest think of it ;)
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Yes I was exaggerating the miles. The first day I didn't do too many miles but
the second day I did a few. I would say that the realistic mileage was closer
to 20-30 before major chain suck. On the second day I would guess I did little
shifting on the front. My point remains that its a ton of
If Keven recommended it, it will be right. I have a 47 so imagine how
small mine is. It's the smallest size they made in the past and don't make
it anymore. I have 26 in wheels. Small, indeed. Yours are probably 700?
My daughter has a 50 w/650 wheels.
On Thursday, August 8, 2013
On Monday, August 12, 2013 8:11:02 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote:
-- the secret to climbing is ... ?
The secret to climbing as documented by Manny:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157635046484442/
As for summer being over? Manny, you live in the Bay Area, it'll likely get
hot
sold.
On Monday, August 12, 2013 9:24:00 PM UTC-4, johnb wrote:
Sale pending
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More coming :-)
On Tuesday, August 13, 2013 10:04:14 AM UTC-4, johnb wrote:
sold.
On Monday, August 12, 2013 9:24:00 PM UTC-4, johnb wrote:
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This is all excellent feedback, thanks for taking the time to pass it
along. Christopher, your setup is almost exactly what I'm considering
(right down to the Swift panniers) so it's especially nice to see your
photos. The basket is super handy and I'll probably keep it no matter what,
but by
Wow, what a great trip. I often lament that the Gifford Pinchot is so far
away from home, but from Portland it looks quite doable... It's moving up
on the list, that's for sure. Schlepping a waffle iron into the hills is
definitely taking one for the team, and only you can decide if it was
Epic trip, great photography. Makes me want to get out there! I enjoyed
the photo title's as well!
Tony
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Looks amazing! That campground is so beautiful. How long is the bike trail
on Historic Columbia Highway?
Franklyn
On Tuesday, August 13, 2013 7:42:41 AM UTC-7, Tony DeFilippo wrote:
Epic trip, great photography. Makes me want to get out there! I enjoyed
the photo title's as well!
Tony
Good eye. Hadn't checked ebay this week. He's asking a bit much, but I'll
see what I can snipe it for.
On Monday, August 12, 2013 9:38:40 AM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote:
The one I posted is orange and just frame and fork so you can do your own
build.
~Hugh
On Monday, August 12, 2013 9:37:04
Bump because this would be great if it happened
On Monday, August 5, 2013 12:48:02 PM UTC-7, Marc Irwin wrote:
I'd be glad to help, but I am in lower Michigan down by Chicago, I would
be better able to help with that area. Jim Thill is in MSP and definitely
knows the countryside.
Marc
anything is a good excuse to go for a ride! Nice pictures Curtis.
~mike
Carlsbad Ca.
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Everything you wanted to know here:
http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/HCRH/pages/trail.aspx
On Tue, Aug 13, 2013 at 8:09 AM, franklyn sini...@msn.com wrote:
Looks amazing! That campground is so beautiful. How long is the bike trail
on Historic Columbia Highway?
Franklyn
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Curtis,
Looks like a nice ride and good eats. Like that DTT cover photo.
~Hugh
On Monday, August 12, 2013 9:58:21 PM UTC-7, Curtis wrote:
Took a ride across San Diego to get some excellent shrimp tacos at Mitch's
Seafood along San Diego Bay. This is the second ride with the Albas. So
I'm offering to assist with Manny's bay area bid.
Michael Allen
On Wednesday, July 31, 2013 7:40:24 AM UTC-7, Liesl wrote:
Do you think we could do it? Plan it out far enough ahead of time (like a
year), figure out a place that people from far way and not the whole summer
to ride can get
Aw, I bet the 47cm frame is adorable!
Mine will be 650B, though the bike shop originally thought they'd be
putting 700C wheels on it. I briefly considered it. My Dutch bike was a
50cm frame with huge wheels on it. I got used to sitting up high and being
very visible in traffic.
On Tuesday,
A couple of months ago, my buddy Jesus Beltran of Zumpango Films and I went
on a S240 to Half Moon Bay.
You can read about it here.
http://flic.kr/s/aHsjGmF74X
Again, Chin did a great job capturing the general feel for the whole ride.
Not all great adventures are memorable for the things you
So we now, if I have gone through the messages correctly, have three bids:
Jim Thill volunteers to host a gathering in late September in northern
Wisconsin.
Michael Williams volunteers to host a gathering in Minneapolis, no
time specified
Manny Acosta volunteers to host in at China Camp, which
That's a really nice job he did. Of course I like the subtle yet obvious
showcase of the mansie
On Tuesday, August 13, 2013 9:33:35 AM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote:
A couple of months ago, my buddy Jesus Beltran of Zumpango Films and I
went on a S240 to Half Moon Bay.
You can read about it
Hello. Anyone up for trading their B67 or B72 (any color) for either my
very lightly used brown B17 Narrow or a black VO model 6? Willing to make
up for any difference in cash, if need be. Thanks.
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Hi, Hugh
Sounds good. Let me know if you ever have a Sunday off from work and want
to ride.
Bryan
On Monday, August 12, 2013 6:07:34 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote:
Hey Bryan,
Thanks I am enjoying the Hilsen. We need to get a ride in soon. I figure
you've been busy of late.
Best,
Hugh
I have a 64 cm orange I might consider selling...
Jim (Madison WI)
On Tuesday, August 13, 2013 9:46:16 AM UTC-5, Jeremy wrote:
Good eye. Hadn't checked ebay this week. He's asking a bit much, but I'll
see what I can snipe it for.
On Monday, August 12, 2013 9:38:40 AM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote:
Waffles. Bacon. Awesome.
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 National Forest. The distance
was 60 miles from start to finish each
Wow, I remember reading the blog posts by Lovely Bicycle about her first
custom frame project. In fact, before knowing this fact, I took a look at
the photo that you posted and thought to myself,* my that looks a lot like
the Royal H mixte that Lovely Bike has*! Small world, indeed.
Anyway,
These recovery attempts are a long-shot, but I have to try. My SimpleOne
was stolen a couple weeks ago. Police report filed within 24 hours. No
luck yet. Thanks for your time.
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/bik/3999794563.html
Agreed
I've been flirting with the idea of taking off the Nitto Dream bars
...whatever the model# is from my Road and completely switching out to M
bars which I use on my other 3 bikes
But...the drop bars...especially with those dreamy TRP road levers are the
ticket for the longer rides
David,
I have a ridden brown and black 67 in excellent condition. I am the
original owner, bought from Riv way back. Tell me about your 17, if you
think this might work.
Regards,
Chris
Redding, Ca.
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Bryan.
I have Sunday mornings off I can feasibly start at 8 am do a 20 or 25 miler
with
some lunch and then split for work. If we met say around Griffith park we
could ride some of the LA river trail then loop up to the observatory and
down garbage truck back to our cars? I'm also open to
This is the link I meant to post:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/9494800981/in/set-72157635046484442/lightbox/
On Tuesday, August 13, 2013 7:04:00 AM UTC-7, Mike wrote:
On Monday, August 12, 2013 8:11:02 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote:
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The secret
David,
Really sorry to hear this happened to you. I can't imagine what I'd do if I
lost my Hilsen. Though a long shot I hope you recover the bike.
Best,
~Hugh
On Tuesday, August 13, 2013 1:30:39 PM UTC-7, David wrote:
These recovery attempts are a long-shot, but I have to try. My SimpleOne
Pammie,
I too remember seeing this bike on the blog. I am so sorry you have to go
through this. I hope either you recover the bike in good condition or can
have another one built.
Best,
~Hugh
On Tuesday, August 6, 2013 4:03:58 PM UTC-7, Pammie wrote:
Hi all,
I love reading this forum
Wow! Looks like fun riding out there.
How do you ride in those laceless shoes, Manny?
Don't your shoes flip and flop while you pedal?
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Don't give up hope.
On another forum, a lady had her Rando bike stolen. Three years later, she
updated the thread. Her husband saw it on Clist or ebay or something and
got it back for her.
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/634735-Machak-was-stolen
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I am sorry to learn about your bike.
While a long shot, you might try entering your bike info here:
http://www.stolenbicycleregistry.com/index.php
Best wishes on recovering your bike,
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Christopher,
You must be an amazing friend. You hauled a waffle iron to the campsite.
And back. I really enjoyed your photos as well. That looked like a
really fun trip.
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Hi David. Sorry to hear about the theft. You may want to try posting an
alert in this group, in case the bike makes its way down to the SF Bay Area:
https://groups.google.com/group/stolen-bicycles-bay-area/
Lee
On Tue, Aug 13, 2013 at 1:30 PM, David davidboydle...@gmail.com wrote:
These
You're right, Mike, using the LCG is one of the secrets to climbing. The
other, as Hugh mentioned is standing and using body weight, letting the
bike move beneith you. What I do is stand till I can't, LCG (lowest common
gear) till I can't, then use climbing rope. Haven't gotten to the climbing
I just mailed this info and the photo to my sister, who lives in
Sacramento. She knows a Riv when she sees one. Good
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Grand trip and group and photos. I love the falls. We were in awe of the
falls we saw when in the Pacific Northwest.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Monday, August 12, 2013 11:13:22 PM UTC-6, Christopher Chen wrote:
Hello!
Last weekend, 10 folks left Portland for the Columbia River Gorge and
Chris,
Great report awesome images, looking at all you Puddle town folks pics
keeps the dream alive...I want the Riv-Jamboree up there! Thanks for
sharing.
~Hugh
On Monday, August 12, 2013 10:13:22 PM UTC-7, Christopher Chen wrote:
Hello!
Last weekend, 10 folks left Portland for the
Can you share the framesize? Looks like a 58 to me. Do you know the SN#?
On Tuesday, August 13, 2013 1:30:39 PM UTC-7, David wrote:
These recovery attempts are a long-shot, but I have to try. My SimpleOne
was stolen a couple weeks ago. Police report filed within 24 hours. No
luck yet.
Shawn:
IME weight up high on the front is the cause of a lot of unhappiness. I
always have an Acorn Boxy rando bag on a small Nitto rack, and tend to be
pretty casual about loading it. Being rack mounted as opposed to handlebar
mounted is helpful but heavier loads belong in panniers. My
I have a 172.5 Sugino XD2 Triple crankset (46X36x24) that I would be
interested in trading for a 170mm. Mine was bought new in May from Rivendell
and has under 500 miles on it. I would also be interested in buying someone's
170 XD2 triple crankset if I don't get any trade offers.
Many
The first back to earth film awakened a desire I didn't even know I had.
It's what ultimately led me to Rivendell.
This one is just icing on the already delicious cake. Thanks for sharing it.
On Tuesday, August 13, 2013 9:33:35 AM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote:
A couple of months ago, my buddy
I'm game, as long as you don't mind shipping yours first so that I can swap
immediately and not lose any saddle time on my Fargo.
I promise to mail mine right away after I install yours.
Note for the record that mine has ~2K miles on it, but it is in vg
condition -- no major scuffs or scratches.
Patrick,
Sounds good to me. If you email me your address, I will mail crankset on
Monday and email you tracking info. (Weather forecast through the weekend is
exceptional for August in D.C., amd I want a few rides on the Atlantis before I
remove the crankset.)
Many thanks,
Erl
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Don't give out the SN unless you have the original proof of purchase.
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know the SN.
Unless RBW kept your records.
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Great; thanks for being flexible. (I'm down a bike as one is having a rack
made for it.)
My address: PO Box 15762, Rio Rancho, NM 87174.
Send me your address too.
I hope your weather hopes hold. We've been getting a lot of rain for the
last 5-6 weeks -- a nice change from 3 years of severe
Manny:
Thanks for that. Mostly people post pix of the sunny days, awesome
landscapes, etc. It's neat to see the other side too. You guys really
stuck it out. BTW, that's the most screen time you've gotten, since you
are usually on the other side of the lens.
When you ask yourself the
I'd definitely be interested in doing it, but my schedule is pretty tight
right now. -Shawn
On Monday, August 12, 2013 11:25:59 AM UTC-7, Christopher Chen wrote:
Meine Damen und Herren:
It wasn't really a call for an immediate ride but a suggestion for a
near-term future event. Since the
After seeing this do think the Jamboree should be in Gifford Pinchot.
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 National Forest. The distance
What do you Rivendell riders wear on long rides? Centuries, metric or
English, etc.
I know there is a general anti-padded-shorts vibe that emanates from Walnut
Creek.
But I just cannot go more than 20 miles in regular pants without
sweat-soaked undergarments just squeaking away against my
Michael,
I use padded underwear from REI and I just love the Prana stretch Zion
shorts they are super comfortable not too baggy and dry super quick, plus
they have a nice draw cord to tighten or loosen the waist. I've never done
a century with them but have done 70 miles or so and was fine.
Deacon,
You didn't inhale though? Right. The engine is aspirated...Big Grin.
~Hugh
On Friday, August 9, 2013 6:05:02 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote:
Looks like a great ride, Brian! Well done.
Funny you mention passing some carbon folks. I passed a guy climbing a
section of single track. I
Brian,
Well done! That looked like a great time and equally good charity. I'll
check out the page. Thanks for sharing.
~Hugh
On Thursday, August 8, 2013 11:22:46 PM UTC-7, Benedikt wrote:
I loaded up my Sam and rode it on the Courage Classic again.
Pictures to prove it! -
I just wear Ex Officio boxer briefs which breathe well and shed moisture.
Living in Hawaii I'm pretty much always sweating when I'm on a bike and
have never had any trouble. When I tried cotton box briefs early on I felt
like you describe and would have to bring a change for the halfway point. I
cut a hole in your saddle.
I've been using the brooks imperial saddle and never needed bike shorts
unless the ride is 300k.
Thats just me tho.
On Tuesday, August 13, 2013 8:26:54 PM UTC-7, Michael wrote:
What do you Rivendell riders wear on long rides? Centuries, metric or
English, etc.
Unless I'm mistaken, July 13-14 is a Sunday/Monday date. I think 12/13 is
the weekend. :-) Any chance this could be modified to be July 19/20? I have
to be in Boise Idaho on 12/13 and would seriously consider taking the week
and flying back through the Bay area and taking the extra time for a
Ex-Officios+MUSA shorts/knickers/pants+Brooks B17=GO! For the past couple
of months I've been using Chrome shorts but I haven't been doing too many
long rides. I once did a 200k brevet in MUSA shorts and it was fine.
For padded shorts I've been using Voler products with no problems at all. I
I just did two 50 mile rides (long for me!), couple days apart on the same
route. First one I sported the musa wool boxers and athletic shorts, I ended
up not so comfortable by about mile 30. To much sweat, not quick enough to
dry.
Second time out I switched to some of the LBS baggie
19-20 sounds good to me. I don't mind changing it.
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MUSA shorts/breeches and cotton boxer-brief underwear. Never a problem
so far. For some reason I was wearing some REI padded shorts and the
things chafed my thighs pretty bad (said in best Jimbo Jones voice)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1c884FujRJo.
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Didn't know she was so close... time flies! Better stay close!
On 8/11/13, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
I'm working today. But even if I wasn't I wouldn't be able to make it--our
daughter's due date is a week from today which means my wife could go into
labor at anytime. Exciting stuff. I'll
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