Hi Brad,
Great ride and thanks for mapping it. I sometimes ride to Topanga
Canyon, but usually not west of there. I'll give it a try.
It would be great to see you on one of the SoCal Riv Rides. Or before
then, if any of you LA folks want to get together for a weekend mixed
terrain ride, let's
On Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 7:41 PM, RoadieRyan rya...@hotmail.com wrote:
So let me get this straight, while much of the lower 48 are getting
pounded by wind rain and or snow, you are cycling in a tropical
paradise doing an S240 with swim trunks as part of your kit? And
riding a gorgeous
I have both and, at this point, like the Challenge tires better - but I
have yet to try them both on the same bike.
Bill
Louisville
In a message dated 1/25/2010 10:37:44 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
teg...@gmail.com writes:
Brilliant bike, really nice build, congratulations! I almost got
Hunqapillar is off-the-wall and creative, you have to admit.If he
were inspired by a woolly mammoth, it could have been a creature-name
Tolkien would have created. Anyway who cares what it's called, if
it's filling a niche between the atlantis and bombadil, you know it's
going to be good.
For what it's worth I like it. Kind of a lot. Besides Oliphant doesn't
have the same ring to it.
On Jan 26, 12:22 am, Grant Petersen gr...@rivbike.com wrote:
brustow says:
Nice try..but it's a dumb ass name
Is Grant directly
poking at those who deride steel as too slow, heavy and old
On Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 11:47 PM, Ken Mattina ken.matt...@gmail.com wrote:
Is it spring yet?
No, not yet! We haven't squeezed Hunquapillar dry yet!
On Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 10:35 PM, charlie charles_v...@hotmail.comwrote:
What about calling it the Camper, or SO24 or whatever abbreviation
Thanks to everyone who has contributed so far ... and please let
others know about it. Likewise, there are more Riv dealers to be
added, so please ask them if they are interested.
While I guess this question is ultimately up to our fearless
leader ... Should a link to this map appear on the RBW
hi folks,
looking for an Atlantis to replace a 55cm Bridgestone XO-1; figured
this is a good place to ask about used frames, and wouldn't mind
building my first Rivendell up myself, while awaiting Hunqapillar
news.
cheers,
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Anyway who cares what it's called, if
it's filling a niche between the atlantis and bombadil, you know it's
going to be good.
This is what escapes me about the new model. I mean, is there a niche gap
between the Atlantis and the Bombadil? Can't either
Lower price point.
Someone should break this down--this might be the lowest dollar per model
name-syllable Riv ever!
Steve
This is what escapes me about the new model. I mean, is there a niche gap
between the Atlantis and the Bombadil? Can't either bike be used effectively
for the
I'm fine with the name. The only company with names as good as the
Rivendell is Surly.
The headbagde is easily the best headbadge ever. You just can't go
wrong with a wooly mammoth.
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I think it is a great name-- distinct and unforgettable. And it is
just name..it probably wont have too much affect on how the bike
rides.
Cheers!
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Thanks for the compliments!
...and yes - I think I have found my tire - but I won't know for sure
until the Spring.
On Jan 26, 6:10 am, bpus...@aol.com wrote:
I have both and, at this point, like the Challenge tires better - but I
have yet to try them both on the same bike.
Bill
Louisville
I have a Suntor Crane GS and a Suntor Cyclone. Will either of these
work with a modern 9-speed cassette? I'm sure they will handle the
tooth differential but it's the lateral throw that I'm concerned
about.
George S
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Yeah - shellaced tan cork indeed. The shellac was made with the
amber flakes that VO sells - I find that to be a much better quality
than the pre-mixed stuff.
I didn't like the look of the tape much until the 6 or 7th coat, and
then I understood what other folks have been saying - it's gorgeous.
I agree, I love the more abstract names, because they can take on a
life of their own; no/few preconceived notions. I probably can't
afford a Hunqapillar, but I'll be first in line for the t-shirt. The
only one I don't care for is the upcoming SimpleOne because, well,
it's too simple. Still and
On Jan 26, 10:52 am, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
You just can't go wrong with a wooly mammoth.
Agreed. In fact, you can't go wrong with a wooly mammoth is
precisely the logic behind why some scientists are so eager to bring
back this magnificent beast.
I hope they are successful because
What's in a name, anyway? If the bike rocks you can call it 'Sausage'
as far as I'm concerned. Or 'Bacon'. Hunqapillar stands out because it
doesn't try to sound like some obscure World Championship or
antipasto, and that's enough for me.
And I would totally ride a 'Bacon'.
On Jan 26, 8:08 am,
on 1/26/10 8:35 AM, Bill Connell at bconn...@gmail.com wrote:
I agree, I love the more abstract names, because they can take on a
life of their own; no/few preconceived notions. I probably can't
afford a Hunqapillar, but I'll be first in line for the t-shirt. The
only one I don't care for is
on 1/26/10 6:26 AM, Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles at
renaissancebicyc...@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks to everyone who has contributed so far ... and please let
others know about it. Likewise, there are more Riv dealers to be
added, so please ask them if they are interested.
While I guess this
On Jan 26, 11:38 am, soapscum smula...@gmail.com wrote:
And I would totally ride a 'Bacon'.
how about the France is Bacon for a low-trail rivendell bicycle
model?
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Yea, it's cheaper, easier to clean, more shock absorbing, and, in my
opinion, looks better. What's not to like?
Next time, I'll have to try the VO stuff.
Bill
Louisville
In a message dated 1/26/2010 11:34:53 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
adam.defaye...@gmail.com writes:
I didn't like
Hunqapillar is good. Its a touring bike. It has a mammoth
headbadge.
Esteban
San Diego, Calif.
On Jan 26, 8:49 am, Patrick in VT psh...@drm.com wrote:
On Jan 26, 11:38 am, soapscum smula...@gmail.com wrote:
And I would totally ride a 'Bacon'.
how about the France is Bacon for a low-trail
On Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 6:48 PM, manueljohnacosta
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Pictures document my failure here.
Pictures document your glorious adventure here: There, I fixed it for you.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157623272622062/
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might as well throw in my dos centavos...
we will all get to either like or tolerate the name, to me it is all
about the bike, colors, lugs, and design.
I'm worried that the colors will be perfect and I'll buy another bike
that is in between bikes I already have and then have to explain to my
I just converted the headlight on my QB to a skewer mount that puts it really
low. Does anybody else on this list use headlights mounted that low? Any tips
about adjusting them? I know that the lower mount is supposed to help the
light cast shadows so it's easier to see debris, holes, etc.,
I've had the Sensible Asyemmetrical Brake and Shifting Rig (page 56)
on my Bleriot for a couple of years now, and it's fan-freaking-tastic
(if you can get over the minor issues Grant points out). If you want
to ride drops, but stay mostly on the tops (like I do as a result of a
degenerative
On Jan 26, 11:28 am, GeorgeS chobur...@gmail.com wrote:
I have a Suntor Crane GS and a Suntor Cyclone. Will either of these
work with a modern 9-speed cassette? I'm sure they will handle the
tooth differential but it's the lateral throw that I'm concerned
about.
They'll both work OK if you
I put two Exposure MaxxD headlights on Gino mounts (the ones referenced in
EcoVelo post below) on my Bombadil when it was in commuting mode -- it was (i)
as bright as car headlights, (ii) low enough to throw helpful shadows off road
hazards and potholes, but high enough to avoid road hazard
I have mine mounted just above the axle like so:
http://www.tariksaleh.com/bike/lumo/lumo.html
For about 5 years now. It works great. I have it bolted on so the
light stays put, but I can reach down while riding and adjust it. We
don't get a huge amount of rain here, and this is not on one of my
Rivendell riders, with their ample baggage, are able to carry a wide
variety of things beyond a tiny multi-tool, patch kit, levers and
tube. I am curious what others in the Bunch find indispensable,
useful, fun, etc. It would probably be useful to describe the bag,
type of riding, etc. I'll start
I'm pretty sure you can get a headstart on your idea in a fairly recent Reader
-- I think Grant summarized what each Walnut Creek Rivendellian had in his
bag(s). As I recall, it was a pretty eclectic array, and nobody was as
seemingly well-prepared as you are!
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On Tue, 2010-01-26 at 13:11 -0800, Brad Gantt wrote:
Rivendell riders, with their ample baggage, are able to carry a wide
variety of things beyond a tiny multi-tool, patch kit, levers and
tube. I am curious what others in the Bunch find indispensable,
useful, fun, etc.
I bring my wallet, sun
After a club ride on which another member had to drop off the back, make a mad
dash into the woods, and returned without his gloves, I have carried a ziploc
with toilet paper folded inside.
Another handy item is a rubber glove (like a painter's or one you use when
doing a hair dye job) which
They will not work. They can only pull 7 max. Plus the lack of
barrel adjusters and cable anchor point requirements.
Gabe
On Jan 26, 8:28 am, GeorgeS chobur...@gmail.com wrote:
I have a Suntor Crane GS and a Suntor Cyclone. Will either of these
work with a modern 9-speed cassette? I'm sure
On Jan 26, 2010, at 14:30, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:
On Tue, 2010-01-26 at 13:11 -0800, Brad Gantt wrote:
Rivendell riders, with their ample baggage, are able to carry a wide
variety of things beyond a tiny multi-tool, patch kit, levers and
tube. I am curious what others in the
I have a homemade bag containing
-pack of gum
-a tire lever
-tube
-extra gloves (to layer under my mittens)
-pocket knife
-three allen wrenches, 4, 5, and 6mm
-an extra wool t-shirt
-reflective ankle thingy
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RR41, available at the link at the bottom of this page:
http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/rivendell-readers/24-072 has the
piece about the contents of Riv staff bags.
My regularly-used bags include Smythe bar tube and a banana bag (khaki
not tweed), and a Sackville medium saddle bag (very big)
I'm presently using a Gilles Berthoud GB786 seat bag (this is the bag
from which Rivendell patterned their Banana bag), which is
alternated between two bikes (my Schwinn Paramount P15 and Rivendell
Road Standard). The tools and spares I'm carrying are suited to both
bikes:
- One spare inner tube
I never leave for a long ride without my banana-bag clone (VO
croissant) with multi-tool, patch kit, tire levers, tube of
appropriate size, 6 adjustable wrench, and small bottle of
ibuprofen. During the winter i usually stuff my rain jacket in their
too; sunblock during the summer. Will often
Jim M.- Thanks for the link to the Reader.
Jim Cloud- You win the most prepared award so far! I went to school in
Tucson and the tire-slashing rocks found on the trails there began my
love affair with the tire boot. I've always carried one since. Most
often, I use it to repair someone else's tire
For me I have a carradice barley bag. which i fit everything and
anything in. From cyclings things to a turkey. Pictures can be found
here
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157623104291380/
On Jan 26, 3:05 pm, Brad Gantt brdg...@gmail.com wrote:
Jim M.- Thanks for the link to the
Thanks for the award! I've actually had a use for any of the tools
I'm carrying (not all on one ride...).
Jim
On Jan 26, 4:05 pm, Brad Gantt brdg...@gmail.com wrote:
Jim M.- Thanks for the link to the Reader.
Jim Cloud- You win the most prepared award so far! I went to school in
Tucson and
On Tue, 2010-01-26 at 15:10 -0700, rswat...@me.com wrote:
On Jan 26, 2010, at 14:30, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:
On Tue, 2010-01-26 at 13:11 -0800, Brad Gantt wrote:
Rivendell riders, with their ample baggage, are able to carry a wide
variety of things beyond a tiny
On Tue, 2010-01-26 at 15:23 -0800, manueljohnacosta wrote:
For me I have a carradice barley bag. which i fit everything and
anything in. From cyclings things to a turkey. Pictures can be found
here
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157623104291380/
I don't see a picture of the
I like the look of Hunqapillar the p and the q; in lowercase they
square off symmetrically around the middle a.
It's longish string of letters living on a down tube. It outta look
good, and I think it does.
I lIke the sound of it too, kind of deep on the first syllable and
skips and pity-pats
Hi,
I am looking for either the old style Berthoud banana bag (the one
that attaches with a toe strap, not the new quick fix version) in
grey
Or
the Nigel Smythe Seat Pouch (in tan canvas).
It's okay if it shows a fair amount of wear, as long as they are still
functional. Might also be willing
On Jan 26, 8:28 am, GeorgeS chobur...@gmail.com wrote:
I have a Suntor Crane GS and a Suntor Cyclone. Will either of these
work with a modern 9-speed cassette?
Isn't that a Shimano Crane?
The lateral throw is questionable, but only experimenting will tell
you for sure. Of course, you can
I would have preferred Mumakil
On Jan 26, 2:34 pm, PJC coffeego...@gmail.com wrote:
I like the look of Hunqapillar the p and the q; in lowercase they
square off symmetrically around the middle a.
It's longish string of letters living on a down tube. It outta look
good, and I think it does.
I find that the Fly, mounted about 6 above the front fender on the 700c
wheel, is just about right, but I've also mounted lights usefully about
halfway up the fork, so I expect there is a range that I, at least, find
good, below bar but above axle. I've tried low lights but didn't like the
shadows
I generally carry a similar basic kit for all my road bikes: two tubes, Quik
Stik, multi tool of some sort but always including 4, 5 and 6 mm allens, and
pump, frame except for Lezyne mini with the gofast. I add more tools
including chain tool and chain link to some kits, particularly the mtb.
Hi all,
I have a pair of MKS Touring Lite pedals that I don't need anymore.
They are in good, used condition. Let me know if you want to see
pictures, and I can send those out.
How does $30 shipped via USPS Priority Mail sound?
Thanks,
Steve
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Currently shopping for a bigger seat bag (see unrelated post), but for
now I am limited to 2 almost twenty year old Jandd underseat wedges,
one on the tandem, one that gets switched back and forth between the
Sam Hillborne and the 1990 Fisher Sphinx (monstercross). So the list
is pretty basic and
Cooltool multitool (no longer available, but a great tool esp. for
touring)
Thanks for reminding me about these. I completely forgotten I had one.
With a larger adjustable wrench if I'm not mistaken. I had banished it
from my seatbag a long time ago when I was a weight-weenie.
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on 1/26/10 1:11 PM, Brad Gantt at brdg...@gmail.com wrote:
Rivendell riders, with their ample baggage, are able to carry a wide
variety of things beyond a tiny multi-tool, patch kit, levers and
tube. I am curious what others in the Bunch find indispensable,
useful, fun, etc. It would probably
Gernot wrote:
I like the Aardvark, too, though one of the rivets on my Brooks Pro
that wasn't quite flush put a tiny hole in the cover in no time. So
hammer your rivet edges down before putting on a cover...
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So that mini ball-peen I¹ve been schlepping in case of a hammer emergency
will
Depending on the bike and the ride -
Saddlebag -
One or two spare tubes. (The Rivendell bikes also have Einstein patch
kits. Although have rarely used them.)
Tool kit. Either modified Park Tool kit with 4-6mm wrenches, tire
levers, spoke wrench, four inch crescent wrench and chain tool.
Non Riv
On Tue, 2010-01-26 at 17:57 -0700, rswat...@me.com wrote:
That's where we differ, I guess.
I'm sure I've fixed well over 1000 flats in the last 25 years or so,
but could probably count on one hand the number of times I've replaced
a tube on the road. I always prefer to patch the hole on
the one thing I don't like is the padding the Aardvark adds. It is fine for
short rides but annoying on longer ones. These days I just use the plastic
bag of the day.
Clayton Scott
SF CA
On Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 4:52 PM, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote:
I like the Aardvark, too, though one
i too live in northern cal and rarely ride in rain. just in case, i
carry a large plastic bag in my seatrails and a brooks saddle cover
(brooks b-17) and use the cover to hold the bag in place when i need
the protection. last year, we got drenched in the wine country century
in santa rosa and my
I've had my pair of home-brewed LED lights on the low-rider bosses on
my Miyata, but thought that that was too low. It over-emphasized the
road contour and made insignificant undulations look like potholes.
The same lights are currently under are currently mounted to the
supports under a Nashbar
From Wikipedia:
Antipasto (plural antipasti), means before the meal and is the
traditional first course of a formal Italian meal. Traditional
antipasto includes cured meats, olives, roasted garlic, pepperoncini,
mushrooms, anchovies, artichoke hearts, various cheeses (such as
provolone or
(For non-iBobs) I found the National Geographic article and will scan
it tomorrow. If anyone wants a copy, feel free to email me. There
are also cool articles about the Volga River and bats.
Ryan
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On Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 5:50 PM, Brad Gantt brdg...@gmail.com wrote:
Cooltool multitool (no longer available, but a great tool esp. for
touring)
Thanks for reminding me about these. I completely forgotten I had one.
With a larger adjustable wrench if I'm not mistaken. I had banished it
from
Baggins Lil Loafer up front
Topeak mini multi with chain tool
sram chain connector
soma tire levers
spare tube in old sock
(Leyzene mini pump is attached to the bottle cage)
one of the towels that is folded into a small disc (half dollar sized)
for post tire change clean up- ain't it always the
Oo! Mumakil! That'd be sweet!
No, I realize it IS Hunqapillar, I'm not trying to sway a name change,
but dang, Mumakil would be a good name for it, even better than
Oliphaunt
Maybe it's a Mumakil named Hunquapillar? ;)
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No, name the cargo bike BILL, after the pony Butterbur got from
Ferny...
:)
On Jan 26, 10:52 pm, Bill Connell bconn...@gmail.com wrote:
Maybe when Rivendell makes a cargo bike it'll be named Grond.
Bill
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Baggage and items depend on which bike I'm riding, and where.
1. City bike: Carradice Nelson LF saddlebag.
Main compartment: Extra wool layer, rain pants and spare gloves;
lunch; spare ankle strap; 2 or 3 spare John's Irish straps (those
things are great!), Full-size U-lock. My rain jacket will
Yes!
On Jan 26, 7:57 pm, Leslie leslie.bri...@gmail.com wrote:
No, name the cargo bike BILL, after the pony Butterbur got from
Ferny...
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I'm really enjoying reading this thread. I have gotten some great
ideas for things to add to my kit. A first aid kit (I always carry one
on MTB rides) John's Irish straps and surgical rubber gloves to name a
few. Also interesting to see so many Lezyne minis represented among
those who don't carry
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