Just to give you an alternate view, Rivendell have never responded to any
of my emailed questions and even when there was a slight hiccup in frame
number 1, I had to phone them and they were to return my call which they
never did. The issue was resolved but a little communication goes a long
Meisha and John were always quick to get back to me when I emailed.
Keven was much better to get on the phone. All 3 were nothing but great
to deal with for me.
I've never tried to contact any of the others so can't weigh in on that.
I got the error on the domain name just now that you
Thanks Philip!
On Sun, Feb 2, 2014 at 1:35 AM, Philip Williamson
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Dang, that's a cool bike! Looks great.
Philip
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Find this whole conversation interesting. While I consider any tire 38mm
too skinny to ride, a number of friends are now at the point where anything
under 50mm is too skinny. Guess I could say that tastes change and people
adapt.
And that line of thinking is starting to make more sense to me.
I rode 30 country miles yesterday on 32s at 55/60 psi and thought they
were great. when I look at 28s these day I wonder who in the world can
be comfy on something like that. I used to ride 23s and 25s all the
time. You know, beofre I started to just ride.
I think your Rivs are too big for
It's very easy to walk into a bike shop and get fitted for a bike - they
have a machine for that, and the guy in the shop is an expert and he has
opinions. He's also plugged into the system and he sells it. Her purchase
is the normal outcome of looking for a bike that fits. The good news is
A few years ago I bought a Hunq to upgrade my LHT. It's definitely not
abear. It is incredibly agile compared to theTrucker. After riding it for
a year,I wanted a lighter, faster version, so I bought a Sam. Now it's tough
to decide which to ride on any given day. After a couple years with
It's weird that there seems to be such a variety of experiences with
communication with RBW staff. Spencer, Dave, Keven and Meisha have all been
fantastic. While I haven't gotten a response from Jared, I want to be very
clear that I'm not upset or anything. I imagine their work days are busy
I got a little creative this year with my winter gear,
trading synthetic (lycra, fleece and Gore Tex) for some traditional wool
and cotton Army gear, and boy am I glad I did. We've had some fabulous
winter conditions for snowshoeing and mountain biking here in NJ and I got
to put my new gear
I like #13 and #17.
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The Sam is a good bike that can be set up a ton of ways. Mine is set up
with noodles and has v brakes, bar end shifters, 650 wheels with pari moto
tires. I really rides fine for a road bike, descends well, all day comfort.
I have thought recently about switching the bike over to albatross
Mike,
Maybe you've ruled this out already, but why not an Atlantis? In my mind,
it seems to split the difference between the Sam H. and the Hunqa P.
Aaron Middle Man Young
The Dalles, OR
On Sun, Feb 2, 2014 at 8:13 AM, RJM crccpadu...@gmail.com wrote:
The Sam is a good bike that can be
I would go Sam or Atlantis. My Saluki I would not hesitate to load up fully for
camping or touring. I just don't think you need to go all in to be able to go
camping sometimes. Best thing is to find some locals to test ride with.
-J
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I'm very happy someone found the means to buy a new bike that satisfies them.
My hope is that they enjoy it!
Live, let live and just ride.
-Justin
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My bombadil is the stoutest bike ever offered and it's still pretty nimble,
I MO.
On Feb 2, 2014 11:45 AM, Aaron Young 1ce...@gmail.com wrote:
Mike,
Maybe you've ruled this out already, but why not an Atlantis? In my mind,
it seems to split the difference between the Sam H. and the Hunqa P.
Mike,
I can only report my experience to give you data.
I spent half of last summer (I'm a teacher) just riding around on my
Hunqapillar. It was never too beefy. The riding around meant paved or dirt with
no hesitation in transitioning from one to the other. There were many overnight
I know plenty of people astride NASA carbon and 23s who enjoy riding
possibly more than I do.
They wear dress loafers to the beach. I wear flip flops in the rain. We
still enjoy a beer together.
Any Bike No Bike, Spice of Life, Ape Shall Not Kill Ape, etc.
Jeff Hagedorn
San Diego, CA USA
A lot of people are trying to apply reverse snobbery to this discussion
where it doesn't exist. Whether it's fly fishing or bicycling, there is a
marketing machine turning 10,000 Chinese widgets at a time, and they have
to sell them by scientifically pandering to egos.
Everyone is happy she
I totally agree and have no criticism for the woman who bought the bike. I have
a very specific criticism of bike sellers (large or small) who misinform people
about triples, who insist that low front gears have to be compromised just
because front indexing is seen as indispensable. The 100/74
Yes!
On Feb 2, 2014, at 9:59 AM, Ron Mc wrote:
A lot of people are trying to apply reverse snobbery to this discussion where
it doesn't exist. Whether it's fly fishing or bicycling, there is a
marketing machine turning 10,000 Chinese widgets at a time, and they have to
sell them by
I don't have any army surplus clothing (I do have a US Army woolen blanket,
though), but I am also a recent convert to wool for cycling. After my
(supposedly) breathable jacket's zipper broke, I did the same thing: I
switched from those same synthetic materials to the layered wool approach.
A
Hi Mike,
I'm another Hunqapillar commuter (48cm.. so much smaller than yours would
be, and with 26 wheels). The Hunqapillar is no slug when riding unloaded
or lightly loaded (6 miles each way for the commute).
In fact, it feels much faster and more comfortable than my Surly Crosscheck.
I'm
Nice bike. If it were a 56 I would buy it even though I have absolutely no
need for another bike. Wait for a bit and then list again. Some tall fellow
out there may not realize yet that he needs this bike. Spring is on the
way. Jim D Massachusetts.
On Sunday, February
A lot of people are trying to apply reverse snobbery to this discussion
where it doesn't exist.
Guilty! Sorry for the confused message and misread of the thread.
Please chalk it up to a case of one too many similar conversations in real
life where a friend asks the crowded table for
I'm getting a This Domain Name Has Expired
Buddy of mine says he's seeing it fine. Anybody else get through? Is there
an assault on the Rivendell Galactic Headquarters by carbon fiber frame
makers?
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On Wednesday, January 29, 2014 7:37:39 PM UTC-8, Bruce Smitham wrote:
Bike items for sale-
Prefer local pick up in San Diego but will consider
shipping. Make me an offer if you like. Email: bsmit...@jlohr.com or
call/text 310-968-6910 to discuss
Nitto Albastche bars- mounted once in
Jeff, I actually wasn't calling you out. I picked your post to reply to
because I liked its humor. As parallel discussions go, today on the bamboo
fly rod board, the topic is You're a collector, but I'm a Fisherman, which
is that brand of reverse snobbery - the comparison was actually how I
Title says most. . .
Lightly ridden. (300 miles)
Professionally built.
Straight True.
Exc. condition.
ConUS shipping included.
All payment methods fine.
Thanks!
Elton Pope-Lance
Natick, MA
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Ask your buddy to hit CTRL + F5 and see if he's still getting through.
If yes, the domain's been renewed, and it's all about sitting on your hands
until propagation hits your neck of the woods.
If no, he's just looking at a cached version, and the wait will be a bit
longer.
Jeff Hagedorn
Mike, I have a Hunq and a Bleriot. While the Bleriot feels lighter the
Hunq is a pure joy to ride and no way is it close to being a bear. I was
amazed at how agile it was and how comfortable it is to ride. I have only
ridden it unloaded. In the past I test rode an Atlantis but the Atlantis
This buddy is seeing the entire RBW site just fine. Must be a Berkeley
thing, we have a direct line to the Internet.
- Andrew, Berkeley
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Today's coffeeneuring ride to Sacramento:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/sets/72157640432375213/
Eric N
www.CampyOnly.com
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best of Insurance or Free Credit Report, browse our section on Cell Phones
or learn about Life Insurance. Rivbike.com is the site for Cash Advance.
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Negative, here on the right coast.
Elton Pope-Lance
Natick, MA
On Feb 2, 2014, at 2:18 PM, BSWP ashtab...@gmail.com wrote:
This buddy is seeing the entire RBW site just fine. Must be a Berkeley thing,
we have a direct line to the Internet.
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LOL! For the Un Spender?
On 2/2/2014 1:23 PM, sameness wrote:
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So strange, since I can get in and check my account, see any little thing
in the product offerings... it's all good. Think I'll have some more coffee
now.
- Andrew It must be a conspiracy, Berkeley
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When I first discovered Rivendell, their whole domain (and provider) was on a
Realtime Black Hole list (of open relays that spammers use), and most ISPs
wouldn't even serve the site. I think I could see it at work, but not at home.
Philip
biketinker.com
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Still getting domain renewal screen here in Maryland.
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It's still not up in Austin.
On Sunday, February 2, 2014 12:33:15 PM UTC-6, Mark Guglielmana wrote:
I'm getting a This Domain Name Has Expired
Buddy of mine says he's seeing it fine. Anybody else get through? Is there
an assault on the Rivendell Galactic Headquarters by carbon fiber frame
FAT BIIE!!!
Patrick Moore, who prefers ~25 mm for his go fast and 60 mm for his dirt
bike in ABQ, NM (and who counsels Eric to consider selling his Rivendells
very very carefully.
On Sun, Feb 2, 2014 at 6:49 AM, Eric Platt epericmpl...@gmail.com wrote:
Find this whole
Not workin' in central Maryland either.
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Not working in NY
On Feb 2, 2014 3:17 PM, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote:
Not workin' in central Maryland either.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/5076634.stm
Forensic textiles experts found Hillary's mountaineering clothing to
perform excellently, to be more comfortable than modern synthetics, and to
be considerably lighter.
Closer to home my brother, on one of his regular Goodwill sweeps, found an
ex-US Army
Sorry; Mallory, not Hillary. Mallory circa 1924.
On Sun, Feb 2, 2014 at 1:24 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/5076634.stm
Forensic textiles experts found Hillary's mountaineering clothing to
perform excellently, to be more comfortable than modern
Not up in Hawaii.
Better go check and see if I've got to renew my own domains. :-)
Bob
On Sun, Feb 2, 2014 at 10:22 AM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.comwrote:
Not working in NY
On Feb 2, 2014 3:17 PM, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote:
Not workin' in central Maryland either.
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Interesting. Is this the impression others have of the two bikes?
The consensus seems to be that the Hunq is exceptionally light feeling and
agile for a bike that takes 60 mm tires.
On Sun, Feb 2, 2014 at 12:09 PM, Jim jfxdinn...@gmail.com wrote:
In the past I test rode an Atlantis but the
Speedy!
Thanks all.
Elton Pope-Lance
Natick, MA
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Saw a message on the Riv's Tumblr that there are troubles with the site and
they are working
on it.
-Jim
On Feb 2, 2014, at 12:17 PM, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote:
Not workin' in central Maryland either.
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On 02/02/2014 01:00 PM, James Warren wrote:
If he told the her that a road triple (50x40x30 in the front) often
has some trouble working well with brifters and she'd be better off
with a compact double with its 34F x 28R low, then so far, not such
bad advice. But that doesn't complete the
Are they still for sale?
Would you take $50 shipped?
Jim
On Saturday, February 1, 2014 6:09:51 PM UTC-6, Ad Noyce wrote:
Hi all,
I pulled these Tektro levers and IRD canti-brakes off my Sam's noodle bar
and wanted to see that they go to a good home, see photo attached.I've
since gone
Not working in St. Paul, MN. Same screen as above. Hopefully it isn't a
squatter.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Sun, Feb 2, 2014 at 2:53 PM, jimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote:
Saw a message on the Riv's Tumblr that there are troubles with the site
and they are working
on it.
-Jim
On Feb
No, it doesn't appear to be a squatter. That's a pretty standard page that
hosting companies put up when a domain has expired or hasn't yet been
activated. I've seen the exact same picture (though the links are different
but in the same places) when I've yet to activate sites I own. I wouldn't
Bruce and Patrick. Probably won't sell right now. Winter blahs are in
full force. Was also being snarky. Or reverse snob. Wider is always better
to some. And a Moonlander definitely has a different ride feel than a bike
with 42mm Grand Bois tires, at least from my test rides of both.
As
Thanks Robert. Hopefully this gets taken care of PDQ. Hopefully someone
has alerted the folks at Rivendell to this issue.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Sun, Feb 2, 2014 at 3:40 PM, Robert F. Harrison rfharri...@gmail.comwrote:
No, it doesn't appear to be a squatter. That's a pretty standard
Definitely #7. I know a German who fits #9 (and has the scars to prove
it).
Thanks, Curtis.
dougP
On Sunday, February 2, 2014 7:54:09 AM UTC-8, Curtis wrote:
I like #13 and #17.
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Hello Mike.
I have both a Sam Hillborne and a Hunqapillar. My Sam is a 56 single top
tube, my Hunqapillar is a 58 diagatube. The Sam is a little lighter, and
feels a little sportier, and I have it set up with drop bars and relatively
skinny tires (32 mm) for mainly road riding. I used to
An update on the blog:
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Does that observation come under the rubric snarky?
Patrick Moore, chortling in ABQ, NM.
On Sun, Feb 2, 2014 at 2:48 PM, Eric Platt epericmpl...@gmail.com wrote:
And a Moonlander definitely has a different ride feel than a bike with
42mm Grand Bois tires, at least from my test rides of
Patrick - I think the Hunq is very light feeling and agile. I was amazed
when I first pulled mine out the box, my analogy will seem odd - but it
looked like a strung bow. A friend that regularly rides a Quickbeam was
amazed by the feel and ride of the bike. I am a commuter, and I agonized
over
Hey Everybody!
Check the blug for updates and a coupon... http://rivbike.tumblr.com/
This embarrassing hiccup should start it's resolution first thing Monday
when our domain overlords return to their offices.
In the mean time we've got this temporary site up with above coupon to
entice you to
You've made a sale. Only problem, buyer has no cash. But next bike, if next
bike there be, has the Hunq on the top of the very short list.
On Sun, Feb 2, 2014 at 3:49 PM, Robert Barr rcba...@gmail.com wrote:
Patrick - I think the Hunq is very light feeling and agile. I was amazed
when I first
I'm all about wool and cotton as my winter system! Started off at -5˚F,
with a wool t-shirt and thin wool long sleeve under my Ventile jacket.
Topped out at 20˚F over the course of 8 hours of biking, snowshoeing, and
running.
Head: wool balaclava and/or possum hat, ventile hood
Hands: Fox
I've had good success with British army surplus wool boxer briefs in
cold weather. Layered as needed depending on wind and cold levels
On 2/2/2014 5:05 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote:
I'm all about wool and cotton as my winter system! Started off at
-5˚F, with a wool t-shirt and thin wool long
On Wednesday, January 29, 2014 7:37:39 PM UTC-8, Bruce Smitham wrote:
Bike items for sale-
Prefer local pick up in San Diego but will consider
shipping. Make me an offer if you like. Email: bsmit...@jlohr.com or
call/text 310-968-6910 to discuss
Nitto Albastche bars- mounted once in
Starting project to build up a new fire trail / off-road bike . I am trying
to decide between a new frame and maybe something vintage . I am a shortish
woman and I ride a 48 cm to 50 cm frame. Would love to buy a bombadil or
Atlantis but what do folks recommend in the the used/vintage category.
You won't find it used but I'd love to build up a Surly ECR; sizes to fit
you too. Otherwise a Hunqapilar.
On Sunday, February 2, 2014 5:34:32 PM UTC-8, Lesli Larson wrote:
Starting project to build up a new fire trail / off-road bike . I am
trying to decide between a new frame and maybe
To follow up on Kellie's idea, a used Surly Troll would work. If that is
overkill, then look for a used 1980's Fuji mountain bike. My wife had one
in a small size in the late 1980's. Fit her very well. A lot of older
mountain bikes have longer top tubes. Keep that in mind when looking.
Eric
$14 Miesha’s Cork Grips (barend) - small crack in one grip.
$15 MKS RMX Sneaker Pedals
$20 MKS Touring/XC Pedals
$30 Hold Fast Foot Straps (brown)
$30 Nitto Dirt Drop Stem 10cm 26.0 - sanded down to 22.0mm.
$50 Nitto Dirt Drop Stem 10cm 26.0
$60 Nitto Moustache Bar
$60 Nitto Albastache Bar
Haven't been riding for two weeks because the roads around me are overkill
winter salted, and no rain these days to wash them clean.
More snow tomorrow and at the end of the week. Looks like no riding at
least til next week sometime, if rain comes through to wash it all away.
My Sam and Bleriot
John,
Sent you a direct message about some stuff.
Cheers
Jason
On Feb 2, 2014, at 5:51 PM, john muhl johnm...@gmail.com wrote:
$14 Miesha’s Cork Grips (barend) - small crack in one grip.
$15 MKS RMX Sneaker Pedals
$20 MKS Touring/XC Pedals
$30 Hold Fast Foot Straps (brown)
$30
On the one hand, I don't want to beat it up unnecessarily through the
winter grit, but on the other hand, life's too short not to ride the good
bike.
Couldn't agree more Shoji!
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I second the notion of looking out for those long top-tubes. That's the
primary reason a vintage MTB won't work well for me.
If a Bombadil or Atlantis is what you want and it's financially feasible, I
say just go for it. If you have financial constraints you might consider
Velo-Orange's
I have a nibble... we'll see.. in the mean time here are photos taken this
evening. It is still dirty but pretty non the less
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tksleeper/sets/72157640446277544/
Kelly
On Sunday, February 2, 2014 12:16:46 PM UTC-6, Jim wrote:
Nice bike. If it were a 56 I would buy
Well, I'm disappointed. Since Grant advertised some small bikes (like the
Saluki), I was hoping she'd opt for that. A well-made small bike is supposed to
be a treasure - G says most small bikes are designed wacky. (Pretty sure I
have that right, but if I've misquoted, show no hesitation to set
Hi, all: I was cleaning up and noticed I haven't hardly used the Lil Loafer
and haven't used the Duluth bag at all. Does $80 apiece plus shipping
sound fair? Email for photos. Thanks a lot!
Ryan
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I don't ride in these Minnesota winters. Too many drivers are barely in
control of their cars on dry pavement in July, let alone on ice and snow. Plus
this winter has been remarkably cold even here, -20 lows every week since the
New Year. I'm not going riding in that.
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Thanks for the encouragement, Joan.
Maybe I'll just take the plunge and ride the Bleriot.
Better not to let rideable days go by.
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Hey ryan wondering if this bag was still for sale? Buddy of mine is looking for
one.
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Coffeenerding at its best. Looks good eric. I know fellow randonerd does a
coffee ride here in the city. U should come down for it!
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Need 6 cm extension with 190 mm rise or less and 26.0 clamp
Will trade:
44 Noodle (like new, less than 300 miles)
Moustache bar (oldish)
7 cm Technomic (newish)
Pick any one for a Nitto Tech Deluxe trade.
Any two for a Nitto Pearl.
Or, all three for a Grand Bois (I'll settle for their smaller
I'd look out for a small Bontrager. The collectible ones are the Race and
Race Lites.
http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2005/cc017-carygosset0605.html
The more plebeian ones are the Privateers. The '99 Privateer Comps came
with Chris King hubs... stock.
My Privateer has Midge bars, and I'm still
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