So cool! Or cold...
No pictures of the weather van?
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Being back in California, the only way I can tell that it's winter is that the
list gets testy.
Yes, friends, please title your threads sensibly. I know I've come back to
posts I've written and thought, what? The title made sense to me at the
time... It takes 2 seconds to reread your post
Manny, what a great time! Thanks again so much for planning it out! As
great as Manny's photos are, the scenery was even more beautiful. We
were just riding along with roads completely to ourselves saying how lucky
we were. It was a good mix of some trails and roads, which is my
Epic!. Manny looks cold. I notice that the reporter seems to have a head cold.
On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 1:39 AM, Michael Williams
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Manny, what a great time! Thanks again so much for planning it out! As
great as Manny's photos are, the scenery was even more
On Wed, 2013-02-20 at 20:15 -0800, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote:
Cable routing for new components on old frames may be an issue.
I remember back when 7 speed Hyperglide first came in and people were
upgrading their 6-speed tandems they had a lot of trouble with the way
the cables were
can somebody tell me what this thread's about? Sorry, couldn't resist. I
can tell you from being on several antique collecting boards (the the
subject, not necessarily the posters), searching the archives for historic
data is so much easier if identifying information about the topic, item,
Jim might be able to more acurately chime in on this, but after about a
dozen years in the shops, I think its the other way around. Shops make
money on partsand labor. At least for me, standard markup on a complete
bike was in the 30-35% range. The markup on parts was 100% and labor was
just
I can certainly envision several reasons why your LBS told you that.
It could be that the shop employee was inexperienced and doesn't know much
about older bikes.
Or it could be that the shop doesn't want the liability associated with
installing parts that are, technically speaking,
Cold setting a steel frame is very simple and easy. A frame builder taught
me how to do it in just minutes, and to perfection :)
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Life is One Helluva Grand Dream ! That's all I gotta say ;)
lol lol lol
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Jim, based on my experience, you are right on the money. When I got out to
Colorado and wanted someone to just look over my 1971 Schwinn SS, no one in
boulder would even touch it, and only one shop in Denver would. That
particular shop (CycleAnalyst) had an experienced mechanic that did a
Yesterday my friend Ed and I rode Dixie Mtn, a local ride here in Portland
that takes in miles of dirt climbs. We did what I consider to be the
classic route which goes out to Scappoose and takes in Otto Miller Rd.
Dixie Mtn can also be ridden from Washington County. No rain. No
mechanicals.
Why didn't you push the reporter out of the way for more (hooded) face
time?
On Wednesday, February 20, 2013 9:52:01 PM UTC-8, Manuel Acosta wrote:
cut
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2013/02/19/winter-storm-bringing-rain-snow-to-northern-california/
They cut my speaking part ..
Wonderful read, I couldn't put it down. The writing was head and shoulders
above anything in the popular cycling press, as I read I kept thinking of
it as literary bicycle magazine, there was actual thought and reflection in
the articles and the photography. It reminded me of Peltenon and
Lovely read. Great pictures!
On Wednesday, February 20, 2013 3:41:36 PM UTC-8, Hiawatha Cyclery wrote:
Bunyan Velo is a new online publication by a local guy that is focused on
bicycle travel and adventure. I wrote an article and provided a bunch of
photos for the first issue, which was
Yeah, well I'm a recovering smart ass, and it's one day at a time...
Perhaps we could contract jinxed to design us a cloisonne pin: Association
of Recovering Smart-asses
On Thursday, February 21, 2013 12:25:40 AM UTC-8, Philip Williamson wrote:
Being back in California, the only way I can
You could get a nice acronym, without too much tweaking.
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Yeah, well I'm a
Great story, epic ride.
And ANY chance to visit The Junction Bar and Grill on two wheels is worth
whatever one has to endure to get there.
- Andrew, Berkeley
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I'm not easily impressed by writing or photos, but the photos in this
collection are among the best I've seen in a bike publication and many
are National Geographic quality. Haven't read it, just skimmed the
pictures, so can't comment on the quality of writing but will peruse
it later when I have
Does anyone use Google Chrome to view this forum? When I use Chrome I seem
to lose certain functionality (like the ability to view user profiles or
obtain email addresses). This functionality works for IE (and I believe
Safari). Perhaps I have my Chrome settings improperly configured?
Bobby, I use Chrome. I have found that for those who have public profiles,
I cannot link to their profile from the RBW owners bunch page, but if I
opened the thread they posted to, and drag the mouse to their photo, a
pop-up box with a link to their profile appears. If this doesn't work for
It all seems to work for me on a MacBook Pro vintage 2011.
On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 10:00 AM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote:
Bobby, I use Chrome. I have found that for those who have public profiles,
I cannot link to their profile from the RBW owners bunch page, but if I
opened the thread
Patrick: I can only speculate about the tire photo: perhaps the author and
editor think the image of a 26x4.8 Big Fat Larry tire on a 100mm wide Clown
Shoe rim is impressive. I tend to agree. Whenever I work on a Moonlander,
everything else, even a Pugsley, seems inadequate.
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Patrick:
With David on board Manny working on it, the event will be well photo'd,
for sure. Ventura has grown out along Hwy 126 but thankfully change comes
slowly in Ventura County. Still miles of agriculture and 2 lane country
roads.
This is looking like a major event. Can't wait to
I had some shops tell me I had to do it and some tell me I didn't. Then I
just tried it after all the hubub and my frame was slightly wider than 126.
I didn't really have to pull it apart much at all so I just went with it.
The must-cold-set folks lose a little credibility with all the steel
Thanks -- look forward very much to the photos, which I'll share with
my brother Peter (not on this list) who spent even more time in the
area. I look back on my time there with some nostalgia.
On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 10:38 AM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote:
Patrick:
With David on board Manny
Oh THANKS, William I just sent off ANOTHER $6 to Jinxed... brilliant!
*
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Bobby (*better read it twice) *Birmingham
On Thursday, February 21, 2013 11:30:22 AM UTC-5, William wrote:
Yeah, well I'm a recovering smart ass, and it's one day at a time...
Perhaps we could contract jinxed to
That whole build is just plain beautiful to me! Interesting to see that
it's actually up for sale, I wish I had the funds.
Any reason to go center-pulls? More clearance/power/modulation?
Chris
Berkeley, CA
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For sale: Nitto Mini front rack (aka Campee 32F) was briefly used and in
great condition. Fits on Rivendell and Rawland rSogn bikes with hourglass
braze-ons (see photo), but comes with p-clamps for any road fork. See Riv's
page for more info: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/r2.htm
$100,
Garth,
you can't set up a teaser like that and not offer some knowledge to the
rest of us, who have just been stretching and sliding wheelsets in for all
these years...and some photos too!
Happy Snowy Day in Loveland, CO...
On Thursday, February 21, 2013 6:59:05 AM UTC-7, Garth wrote:
There was a blug or email note about this several months ago. I'll never
find it but the gist was that he (Grant) turned the project over to someone
on his staff to refine or rework the design and when that is finished
he'll make prototype/production decisions. Of course, you may be asking
Jake, this is maller than you're looking for, but maybe it'll work. Or
maybe it'll catch someone else's eye here:
This is a 21 (CTT) All Arounder that I saw on The Paceline classifieds:
http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=122073
Daniel
Yorba Linda, CA
On Monday, February 18,
Update: Some things were sold...Here's what's left: (1) unopened
package CCP-22 Park Tool Crank Puller ($10)...(1) set of
Tektro R559 Brakes, new in pkg. ($55)...(1) Sugino XT Triple
crank set, great shape, no pedals ($110)Shimano Brake levers
to fit nitto noodle bars,
Thanks, Rob. I'll try to make this one.
Daniel
YL
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I'm guessing those are the Dia Compe. Is that right?
Daniel
Yorba Linda, CA
On Wednesday, February 20, 2013 7:57:44 AM UTC-8, Ron Mc wrote:
I like it
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/f-hillborne-blue.htm
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Guess i was really lucky that my little 12 lb dog does just fine in my
backpack. He's about 3 yrs old, put him in the bag for the first time
about a year ago, was worried that he'd cry and put up a fight but he never
struggled. It's not like he loves being in there but it's better than
I remember a post some time ago on the forum where it was commented that
none of the staff bikes had dyno-powered lighting systems. I was just
checking up on the Rivendell site and it looks like they have two models in
stock!
http://www.rivbike.com/German-Tail-light-p/ltd-20.htm
Having visited the site, I appreciate the multi-sport, multi-activity scope
of the store; I bet it is a great place to drop in.
On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 7:36 AM, Leslie leslie.bri...@gmail.com wrote:
On Tuesday, February 19, 2013 9:58:56 PM UTC-5, Tom Goodmann wrote:
The bikes are not on the
Not the San Marcos? Looks pretty fine for not too much moolah.
And what's the quote about being too poor to buy cheap stuff? As in too
poor not to buy nice gear that will last. I went with that logic and
sprang for a Hillborne. I was wishing I was in the Bombadil income bracket
but the
I gave up and packaged it to return to Timbuk2. [Note that they are
less liberal in their return policies than are most vendors -- 30 days
unused, essentially.]
I'm just going to wrap Nico up in a spare piece of Filson cloth and
toe strap him to the rear rack.
On Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 2:29 PM,
Thanks Michael -
This is a pretty consistent issue and always moving target, so to speak.
It's part of the noise in the system and falls to each person to reduce.
Those folks who have been here since the beginning know that the
February/March period of the year sometimes provides the highest
I don't know, I can't say I really agree with you. I feel the forum is
rather pleasant, most of the posts are on topic enough even though thread
drift does happen and the subject headings have never really seemed an
issue. I just don't see an issue with the amount of moderation happens
here.
Just to clarify, my comments were more in celebration of everyone's
efforts, rather than admonishment.
- J
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The recent thread about the upcoming Ventura SoCal Riv Riders ride finally
sparked something in my brain, and I realized that it might make some sense
for a general calendar of RBW-Oriented rides which take place. I'm not
sure if we tried this before, but with the newer Google Calendar, it has
Remember RB1s were spaced 128mm when they came with a 126mm 7 speed rear
end or a 130mm 8 speed rear end.
Remember also that the first Shimano 130mm rear hubs had a cone shaped left
lock nut that would allow you to pull the rear wheel in, which would pull
your frame out to 130 for you.
On
On Thursday, February 21, 2013 8:59:05 AM UTC-5, Garth wrote:
Cold setting a steel frame is very simple and easy. A frame builder
taught me how to do it in just minutes, and to perfection :)
I've had hi-ten and 531 frames cold set, how about 753 or 853 ?
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Hey Jim just to be clear I'm not slamming bike stores. And regarding where
they make their dough yes just like automotive outfits its the parts and
labor where they make their money. I've never run a bike store and can only
imagine the number of idiotic questions plus resistance to spending
I don't have any photos .. lol !!! The frames I did it on were 531 ST,
Columbus SLX and an 83 Stumpjumper. The builder showed me how to do it,
without tools. He showed me outside his rural shop, in the grass of all
places !!! I asked him where his tools were , he siad he didn't need any
Oh, man. I'd LOVE to do this ride. I called Ojai home once upon a time, and
rode my 10-speed to Matilija Junior High everyday. It would be awesome to
revisit that area again, especially by bike. It's a long way from Seattle,
but... hmm...
On Wednesday, February 20, 2013 9:12:01 AM UTC-8,
Looks good jim I like it. This will make things easier to make things easier to
organize the weekend.
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Looks good Jim. Thanks!
Dan
On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 12:00 PM, Cyclofiend Jim
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The recent thread about the upcoming Ventura SoCal Riv Riders ride finally
sparked something in my brain, and I realized that it might make some sense
for a general calendar of
I chatted with Keven about it awhile ago. The idea is that it'll be a
full-blown touring bike (from what I recall). He seemed to think end of the
year was a likely time frame, but I'm sure these things are subject to change.
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How will it work as far as... do people specifically have to check the
calendar to see what rides are coming up? If I post (or email one of the
mods to post) a PDX Riv ride for the first Saturday in April, do PDX area
Riv-sters who are on the list have to take the additional step of going to
What kind of budget Rivendell are you keen to buy?
On Wednesday, February 20, 2013 8:58:02 AM UTC-8, murphyjrfk wrote:
Does any one know if the budget riv is still being considered planned
anything? I hope so. And sooner rather than later.
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The date Mike and I are looking at is March 2nd. Contact one of us off-list
to be kept in the loop.
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On Thursday, February 21, 2013 8:07:14 AM UTC-8, Mike wrote:
Yesterday my friend Ed and I rode Dixie Mtn, a local ride here in Portland
that takes in miles of dirt climbs. We did
You came close to my house, Mike.
On Feb 21, 8:07 am, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
Yesterday my friend Ed and I rode Dixie Mtn, a local ride here in Portland
that takes in miles of dirt climbs. We did what I consider to be the
classic route which goes out to Scappoose and takes in Otto
Ventura might a bit far for a weekend, but when I see Bay Area events
posted, A small part of me thinks... I'd split gas and driving with
somebody to go do that. But it'd have to be your car... 'cause my car is
a cargo bike.
Smitty in PDX
On Thursday, February 21, 2013 1:50:27 PM UTC-8,
Oh I do love this group! Brian no harm done. I just had to know if I'm an
oddball on the soap front. May as well add it to the collection of oddballness
categories. Women feel free to chime in--especially lurkers!
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I don't use tools. I clamp the frame in the stand, grab the rear triangle with
both hands, and give it a good snort. Then I measure spacing and centered-ness
and correct as needed. Sorry to anybody who was expecting more sophistication!
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Jim Thill knows, this ain't rocket surgery
On Thursday, February 21, 2013 6:34:05 PM UTC-8, Jim Thill - Hiawatha
Cyclery wrote:
I don't use tools. I clamp the frame in the stand, grab the rear triangle
with both hands, and give it a good snort. Then I measure spacing and
centered-ness and
Somebody get Smithy a ride down here. He's sorely needed
On Thursday, February 21, 2013 5:51:30 PM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote:
Ventura might a bit far for a weekend, but when I see Bay Area events
posted, A small part of me thinks... I'd split gas and driving with
somebody to go do
Hmmm... North Bay Entmoot?
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On Thursday, February 21, 2013 5:40:52 PM UTC-8, RayO wrote:
You came close to my house, Mike.
Ray, your house is located on one of my favorite roads, up or down.
Every time I ride Dixie Mtn I always wonder why I don't ride it more often.
I love this shot from a few years ago.
Manny, I think Alastair Humphreys said it best--All good expeditions
should be simple in concept, difficult in their execution and satisfying to
remember.
--mike
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Curse you people and your awesome photography! Very nicely done.
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Schedule it! Just make sure our peerless leader can make it.
On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 7:14 PM, Philip Williamson
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Hmmm... North Bay Entmoot?
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Good stuff. You guys obviously put a lot of work into this. The photos
are great, sort of a Nat Geo for biking. Jim mentions the Rivendell
Atlantis in his piece on bike touring, so there is Rivendell content. Look
forward to enjoying the other articles.
dougP
On Thursday, February 21,
A few years ago I tried to buy a Super C saddlebag and quick release
Bagman for commuting use. Carradice is a traditional British
manufacturer, producing high quality hand made products but perhaps a
bit lacking in modern management techniques. Anyway, for whatever
reason they were out of stock of
For those that don't know on my last summer tour back from Seattle, I
picked up my token todem wood carved Sasquatch from Knot Only A Bear in
Oregon. I called him Robert after his maker.
http://flic.kr/p/cS3Qws
Let me start from the beginning.. So Sean asked if I wanted to go on a
bike/hike
Did decide on a custom, coupled Java frame. Couple of questions for Ed.
1) I saw in your Speedster farewell
poshttp://thedailyrandonneur.wordpress.com/2012/12/02/we-bid-farewell-to-our-tandem-companion-the-co-motion-speedster/t
that you decided to forgo canti brake studs on the Java. So you
Hey Smitty - keep me in the loop. It sounds like a great ride.
Thx Dennis in PDX
On Thursday, February 21, 2013 5:02:24 PM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote:
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On Thursday, February
I had no issue with indexing and Campy above the bb cable guides. Not sure why
that would be an issue anyway.
Mark
YouTube.com/howtostretch
SDCA
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looks like another awesome ride Manny! great pics dude.-Mike
On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 10:16 PM, Manuel Acosta
manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote:
For those that don't know on my last summer tour back from Seattle, I
picked up my token todem wood carved Sasquatch from Knot Only A Bear in
Andy -
Have no idea how this will work. ;^)
I think it's reasonably malleable - for example, you can invite specific
people (guests) via email, and then mention that the event is in the
calendar to open it up. The tinyurl link - http://tinyurl.com/rbw-rides*
*- should be permanent. (the
Oop - sorry - rizzirattin' frizzifrattin' trackmouse!
Anyway, as I was saying - we'll gain efficiencies as we play with this.
And Conventions as well. Off the top of my head (at the end of a longish
day...):
General Location/Type of Ride in Headline (e.g. SF-North Bay Mixed Terrain)
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