Chris,
I saw these on Flickr already thanks for sharing again. All I have to say
is damn, damn you PDX'ers. And why don't we have transporters yet! For god
sake it's the 21st century already.
~Hugh
On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 10:23:39 PM UTC-7, Christopher Chen wrote:
Some rough stuff,
I need a kitchen utility knife -- not for food, for heavy and dull-making
stuff like cutting open boxes, peeling the foil off liquor bottles, and
such; the old Victorinox has too small a blade, so I'll be interested to
see what the new stock looks like.
A couple of years ago, as I was stopped on
Patrick, as much as I love my Seki City knives, there is also a place for
quality-design, China-production knives. Mine in the kitchen is made by
Cold Steel, and in the shop, it's a Spyderco Byrd. Search these on ebay.
Twenty-dollar, throwaway knives, that I can't seem to wear out, so they
Well, my Bridgestone is a 26 wheeled bike and they're fine on there. As I
recall, SKS used to market the P-50s as both 700c and 26 compatible. (I
know from experience that they work well on 650b wheels, too) I think the
P-55s are a fine choice for your situation as well, especially with the
Some great riding and company!
With abandon,
Patrick
On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 11:23:39 PM UTC-6, Christopher Chen wrote:
Some rough stuff, and camping off the beaten path. Light rail to the Zoo
for some morning descents. Pictures prove it happened:
Hello all,
I'm looking for a 60cm Rambouillet frame set. Please contact me off list.
Thanks,
- Frank
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I have gone through 2 pairs of the SKS, which both broke from fatigue
(assuming) and switched to Planet Bikes polycarbonate fenders. They are now
6 or 7 years old, with no cracks and they have been abused. Happy with
plexiglass fenders.
Clay
On Tuesday, August 6, 2013 1:55:38 PM UTC-7, SMP
I enjoyed the movie very much. Thanks.
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Kelly,
Looks like a great ride thus far. Stay safe.
On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 7:00:19 PM UTC-4, Kelly wrote:
Though we regularly end up off route to explore we are having a great time.
Som notes if you wish to do this.
There are no markings along the way so get the IMO file and the PDF.
Yeah, I've run noodles for years and, since an unfortunate episode with a
herniated disc in my neck last summer, find myself wanting to shorten the
reach beyond what is possible to accomplish by using a shorter stem. I put
a set of short/shallow bars from Soma (HWY 1) on my latest bike and
Hadn't thought of the carbon fiber thong, hmm... I'm too young for
diapers. Seriously, I wear Champion athletic undies and Musa Shorts almost
all the time, especially on long rides.
Marc
On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 9:13:17 PM UTC-4, Peter M wrote:
I use my carbon fiber thong, laterally
I was just there; Frankfort to the Grand Traverse Lighthouse.
If the flaggers on the road construction north of Glen Arbor tell you that
you cannot ride through with the cars, go anyway and let them call the
sheriff. And tell them that if they let the oncoming traffic through
before you are
Pants down to $40 and shorts $25.
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Would raising them significantly make them work? Don't suppose this hasn't
occurred to you, but it does allow me to mention that after replacing the
Midge bar on the Fargo with a much narrower but much deeper drop 44 cm B
135, I found that placing the bar about 1 above the saddle -- 2 higher
than
Rick Risemberg of Bicycle Fixations said a couple of years ago that he had
well over 10K miles on his pair of PB fenders (road fixed gear, LA streets)
with absolutely no problems. Comparing the old -- and quite narrow -- SKS's
I just put on the Ram with the new PB 45 mm fenders on the errand Riv,
We set off to camp on a piece of land that seems to have fallen off the
radar. It's in the grid but not doesn't appear to be on the grid. It's a
chunk of 2nd and old growth forest surrounded by suburbia. We could see the
lights of houses in the distance through the trees. We heard a car alarm
Patrick,
Yes, that essentially describes my set up and why my drops feel so good.
When I sit up hands on top of the bar I sit fairly upright so I get the
best of both. When riding a carbon race bike I could only stand being in
the drops for a really brief period.
What Steven described would
Gee thanks Andy for bringing me back to reality! Yeah that doesn't sound
that nice, a short ride out of town to a forest. And by the look of those
smiles it looks like you fellows suffered tremendously.
~Hugh
On Thu, Aug 15, 2013 at 10:31 AM, Andy Smitty Schmidt 54ca...@gmail.comwrote:
We
I did run the drops higher than my saddle for a while right after I
recovered enough to get back on my drop-barred bikes but it feels
unbalanced to me and puts too much pressure on my hands. Same (hand
pressure) problem, plus lack of varied hand-position and back angle options
keeps me from using
On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 5:25:00 PM UTC-4, Ron Mc wrote:
Patrick, the most useful knife I've ever handled (own 3 permanently
clipped in bags) is the Spyderco Native
I have a small spyderco (don't remember what the model is called) that I've
carried in my jeans watch pocket for I don't
Lightly worn. Decided they aren't for me, I don't ever wear them.
They are these sandals, in men's size 11:
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Chaco-Mens-Z-1-Z1-Unaweep-strap-sport-Sandals-NEW-/00/$(KGrHqEOKoYE3FF-b0FdBN8s4E834!~~_12.JPG
$45 shipped in the US.
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I forgot to add that, with bars set up as described, 5 miles in the hooks
nonstop is no problem, almost indefinitely with the Fargo. I am doing neck
stretching exercises recommended by Mark Rosenberg (?) at howtostretch.com,
but given that I routinely ride 5 miles or so in the hooks non stop --
Anything by Spyderco will serve you well. Though I am partial to the M-16
series from Columbia River Knife and Tool.
www.spyderco.com
www.crkt.com
mine:
http://www.crkt.com/M16-01-EDC-GlassFilledNylonHandle-AutoLAWKS-Razor-Sharp-Edge
I've had a daily carry knife (among other things) for more
Can any knife nut recommend me a folding kitchen knife with about a 5
blade, for camping? I want something stainless with a fairly straight
edge for chopping and cutting food. I'm sure Spyderco makes great
knives, but they do not make a great website. Zillions of knives, and
no easy way to search
My father-in-law gave me a folding hocho several years ago. It is an
excellent food-prep folding knife. SHARP!
They come with scales (see link) or a simple stainless handle.
http://www.agrussell.com/product.asp?pn=AG-137BR
On Thursday, August 15, 2013 1:40:42 PM UTC-5, Anne Paulson wrote:
If the Twin Cities prove to be the consensus choice for the Rally, I can
set it up. Late Sept or Early Oct, with camping and hotel options, urban
and country rides.
On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 7:21:29 PM UTC-5, dougP wrote:
The Twin Cities harbor a number of subversive elements...approach
This morning I rode ~ 16 miles to and from Stevie's (got to shop and wrench
role overruled by rush resume client job, so had to go home) in Bicycle
Fixations original cycling shorts made from recycled plastic. These are
standard street shorts with belt loops and an elastic at the rear to make
Reading this, I see that all the posters are male, except for me. The
alleged anti bike shorts vibe is what keeps me from participating in the
Rivendell ride held annually in PDX. I thought it was about the BIKE, not
the dress code.
On Tuesday, August 13, 2013 8:26:54 PM UTC-7, Michael
Believe me, I don't wear street shorts for riding for fashion reasons; my
innate and immediate inclinations are always to do the opposite of what the
group does, so if I went on a Riv bike ride, I'd be very tempted to wear
bike shorts (wool, of course) just to be different.
But my riding is
Forgot to add: can't do anything about being a man, alas.
On Thu, Aug 15, 2013 at 2:10 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Believe me, I don't wear street shorts for riding for fashion reasons; my
innate and immediate inclinations are always to do the opposite of what the
group
I have not posted here, but I too wear conventional bike shorts with a
chamois. I just ignore the comments about bike shorts posted by men;
they are irrelevant to me, because I have different equipment than men
and need different clothing.
Some men sometimes post that they wear the same
great pics from andy too!
I showed my wife these and she said Why are you walking the bike?
She is a good deal tougher than I.
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I wear regular underwear and whatever pants for anything under 50 miles,
and will think it through a bit more if I'm going for 80+. I did a
3.5 month tour using MUSA shorts (and a pair of pants too) and a mix of
wool boxer briefs and regular cotton boxer briefs. I was averaging 70
On 08/15/2013 04:22 PM, Anne Paulson wrote:
I have not posted here, but I too wear conventional bike shorts with a
chamois. I just ignore the comments about bike shorts posted by men;
they are irrelevant to me, because I have different equipment than men
and need different clothing.
I wear
If Manny Co host in the Bay Area in July, and Jim Thill hosts in the Twin
Cities in Sept or Oct, I'm in for both events. So I guess I cancel my own
vote?
dougP
On Thursday, August 15, 2013 12:52:54 PM UTC-7, Hiawatha Cyclery wrote:
If the Twin Cities prove to be the consensus choice for
On 08/15/2013 05:50 PM, William wrote:
I had the pleasant experience of receiving another work of cardboard
origami art yesterday from Jenny at Riv. This box was a goodie:
containing an upside down edelux, several reflecto triangles, a couple
King Cages and the Rene Herse book.
I read the
Och! You use the LCG when you need the LCG and it's always a good thing
it's standard equipment. Grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Thursday, August 15, 2013 2:26:17 PM UTC-6, Zack wrote:
great pics from andy too!
I showed my wife these and she said Why are you walking the bike?
She is a
My daughter took over my CRKT M-16 Compact made in USA. I tried replacing
it with a China-made version of the same knife, and the Carson flipper
doesn't flip at all. Agree about the easy open Spyderco. I also have a
Benchmade Mel Pardue axis lock, clipped to one of my fishing bags, that is
Anne, I don't own this knife, but the specs are good
http://www.tactical-life.com/tactical-knives/ryback-folding-camp-chef/
folding santoku - about as useful as a kitchen knife can get
On Thursday, August 15, 2013 2:41:42 PM UTC-5, Anne Paulson wrote:
That's the knife I've been looking for!
OK, never mind - that knife was too good - learned a little more, limited
edition of 100 knives at $500/
back to earth, here is a nice A.G. Russell
http://www.agrussell.com/a-g-russell-folding-cooks-knife-ii/p/AG-137BR/
On Thursday, August 15, 2013 5:02:19 PM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote:
Anne, I
I could see coming to the Twin Cities..
On Thu, Aug 15, 2013 at 2:52 PM, Hiawatha Cyclery hiawathacycl...@gmail.com
wrote:
If the Twin Cities prove to be the consensus choice for the Rally, I can
set it up. Late Sept or Early Oct, with camping and hotel options, urban
and country rides.
Is that the Linear congruetial generator. I didn't know that was standard.
Then again maybe it it is.
~Hugh
On Thu, Aug 15, 2013 at 2:54 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:
Och! You use the LCG when you need the LCG and it's always a good thing
it's standard equipment. Grin.
That would keep me amused for a while. Thanks for the share
~Hugh
On Thursday, August 15, 2013 9:24:35 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote:
How do you do it?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/edith_john_stowe/9511510201/in/pool-rivendell
This was too good to not share... Grin.
With abandon,
Close, Hugh. Lowest common gear. That's what my oldest daughter calls it,
and it's stuck. Every bike has it.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Thursday, August 15, 2013 4:26:20 PM UTC-6, hsmitham wrote:
Is that the Linear congruetial generator. I didn't know that was
standard. Then again maybe it
Thanks for helping us acronym challenged.
-Hugh
On Aug 15, 2013 4:12 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:
Close, Hugh. Lowest common gear. That's what my oldest daughter calls it,
and it's stuck. Every bike has it.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Thursday, August 15, 2013 4:26:20 PM
I'm keeping track of the build and posting photos that the builder is
sending along
here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cecily/sets/72157635020456860/
On Thursday, August 8, 2013 8:29:43 PM UTC-7, Cecily Walker wrote:
Well, the Betty Foy frame arrived today, and I'm absolutely thrilled about
Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful!
On Thu, Aug 15, 2013 at 5:00 PM, Cecily Walker cecily.wal...@gmail.comwrote:
I'm keeping track of the build and posting photos that the builder is
sending along here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cecily/sets/72157635020456860/
On Thursday, August 8, 2013
The Red SOMA tires was a really good choice
On Thursday, August 15, 2013 5:00:25 PM UTC-7, Cecily Walker wrote:
I'm keeping track of the build and posting photos that the builder is
sending along here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cecily/sets/72157635020456860/
On Thursday, August 8, 2013
I've scored a used orange canti dtt (Waterford?) Sam. Otherwise the 10%
would've pushed me over the edge. Riv confirmed a 56 should be be great.
Thanks to all for the help. Will post pics when built.
On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 2:13:10 PM UTC-5, Johnny Alien wrote:
10% off that Sam
Well you can always make good use of your time and prepare a meal or snack.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/39037425@N00/1470367083
Meade Anderson
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Ingenious, thanks for the share...time for an apple.
~Hugh
On Thursday, August 15, 2013 6:39:31 PM UTC-7, Meade Anderson wrote:
Well you can always make good use of your time and prepare a meal or snack…
http://www.flickr.com/photos/39037425@N00/1470367083
Meade Anderson
Mr. Cbone97,
As you have a PBH of 87.5 cm and the discount Sam 56 has a stand-over of
84.5 cm which is roughly a 4 cm difference in inches that's 1.5 inches
which is fine IMO. The top tube is 59 cm which as others have mentioned
forget the dirt drop and use a longer stem. The 58 cm gives you
So, like, where was it? (Asks the Washington County resident)
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I don't know why Grant took you up that steep road when he knows there is a
lovely gently sloping single-track that takes you up to the top of that ridge!
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the waterford sams all have a cable stop on the seat stays for the rear
brake, the maxway do not. if you have canti's that's ideal, otherwise i
don't think there's any reason good reason to value the waterfords over
maxway sams.
On Thursday, August 15, 2013 7:54:44 PM UTC-5, cbone97 wrote:
Doing a Bridgestone 650b conversion and need some brakes!
I have a pair new of Tektro 539 (47-57mm) brakes . I am interested in
a trade for a pair of 559 (55-73mm) brakes.
Also have for trade;
SRAM GXP 53/39 172.5 crankset used
Shimano 105 52/39 175mm crankst used, great shape
Several TIME
Man, I'm jealous! Living the PNW, I don't have the luxury of skipping the
fenders. I much prefer v-brakes to cantis but there is no way to do it on
my current ride.
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I used to have a pretty good knife collection Interests changed, I kept
the spyderco native and Victorinox camper,. Got the native at walmart
years ago, $30 for a MUSA knife with an S30V blade what a deal. Only
negative was the FRN handle. I wonder if there are any sebenza fans on here?
On
I just bought one of the web specials. My PBH is 87.5 and I'm 5'10.5,
the fit is basically good, the top tube is plenty long ( with Alba's s),
the stand over is fine. My issues are that I want the seat further back
than I can get it and if I don't use toe clips I get a lot of toe overlap (
On Monday, August 5, 2013 11:40:36 AM UTC-4, Tony DeFilippo wrote:
My own goal in that regard is to do the ~70mile CO Canal trip from my
place to Harpers Ferry, WV... spend the night in a BB and then come back.
Trying to talk my wife into it!
Tony
Last summer I spent a few days in
Would love to have a 62cm Hunqapillar to help you finance your next bike
project. Anyone interested. Let me know.Thanks for your attention.
Mark
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It's been an amazing summer in the Bay Area so far and I recently went on a
weekend trip to Samuel P. Taylor State Park with the significant other.
Of course, bike touring with your buddies is a little different than bike
touring with your partner!
Full details:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/290961052104?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
Thanks for looking and look for a few others as I thin things out quite a
bit!
RGZ
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I'm using kucharik wool cycling shorts with real chamois. But been
wondering if modern synthetic chamois may be better. Beening thinking
about adding some Ibex wool shorts with synthetic chamois to the mix.
James Chang
On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 11:39 AM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks! I am considering a Sweetpea bike (Little Black Dress modified slightly
for touring) after Natalie Ramsland returns from Maternity Leave. I've talked
to Bryan Hollingsworth at Royal H and he is willing to make another suitable
frame as well. I still amazed that this bike was taken --
What a gorgeous bike -- I'll keep a look for it down here in Ventura! I'm
still looking for Manny's from last year. . .
I've had a serious talk with our pawn shops and have rewards offered for high
end bikes (to encourage return of stolen bikes).
On Aug 13, 2013, at 1:30 PM, David
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