On my next trip down we need to do a day ramble like this. Love the pic of
the battle ship and cemetery.
~Hugh
On Sunday, October 13, 2013 6:41:46 PM UTC-7, Curtis wrote:
Public transportation to downtown San Diego then along the water front.
Hit Pt. Loma and a national monument before
BTW, I just compared an Icebreaker 200 with a MUSA - the only difference is
the color of the thread in the seams.
On Tuesday, October 15, 2013 1:03:58 AM UTC-5, Earl Grey wrote:
I love my Icebreaker woolens, but also have a Patagonia wool t-shirt that
I dislike because it is too SOFT! It
ps - I have become Kookaburra wool wash junkie since I bought my first
bottle from Riv. The lanolin improves your wool. But it also improves all
your laundry. I wash towels and sheets in soap, but all my daughter's
clothes, my cotton tees - it all comes out better with the Kookaburra.
On
A very pleasant group I've ridden with every Tuesday, April through
September has now gone dormant for the dark seasons. Several of us have
decided to keep up the riding under the cover of darkness. It's become a
celebration of generator hubs and LED headlights. We gather at Tazza d'oro
coffee
Still searching for an 8cm Periscopa stem...
(and a few other things like bosco bars)
if you have a spare dirt drop sitting around, lemme know, thanks!
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Unfortunately (or fortunately), not I. Should have bought it at the $2000
BIN price when first listed. Somewhat surprised it went for such a premium
over the BIN price.
On Tuesday, October 15, 2013 11:29:03 PM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
Okay, who's the lucky winner?
The right two people both wanted it. Lucky seller!
On 10/16/13, Steve yngp...@yahoo.com wrote:
Unfortunately (or fortunately), not I. Should have bought it at the $2000
BIN price when first listed. Somewhat surprised it went for such a premium
over the BIN price.
On Tuesday, October 15,
Cool! I would also be interested in participating in this - please post info or
hit me up off-list.
Dan G, also in Pittsburgh
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Hi Andy,
Great write up on the tuesday ride through Pittsburgh. Nice pics too! I
ride these trails/roads/paths a few times a month, and was vicariously
riding along with you. Did you go up 18th street to get to Mt Washington?
I've seen the notices for the tuesday evening rides, but have not
How much clearance do you have around those big tires? I've been thinking
about setting my Rambly up with fatter tires and no fenders-tempted by the
new, suppler Pasela descendent Soma is offering. (it's a 38mm tire) Got a
pic of your bike?
Thanks, Steve
On Monday, October 14, 2013 7:12:07
sorry direct reply does not work for me
i will take the top rack if i can
i know a young fellow who might want the wheel with generator
should i mention it to him or are you sticking to local sale on wheels?
thanks
bo
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On the Ram, you might be pushing it with the 38mm C-Line, depending on what
the final actual dimensions are.
There is a nice comfortable amount of clearance between the 33.3mm JBs and
the brakes, but I'm not sure I'd want to puff out any further.
KJ
On Wednesday, October 16, 2013 10:31:32
Andy: That's awesome to hear... Keep those night rides going!!! I'd love
to be in Pittsburgh some Tuesday for one of these rides...maybe work that
in to my next drive to Cincinnati. And I can't think of a better guide
than you (with your historical knowledge).
When we did the GAP ride
Here is a shot of some homemade wooden fenders on my Kogswell P. They
aren't on the bike anymore, but lasted year round for about 4-5 years
before I took them off.
http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2005/cc010-scotthenry0605.html
Scott
Cheers,
Scott Henry
Dayton, OH
FTM-PTB
On Sat, Oct 12, 2013
It's the eBay-shark-feeding-frenzy phenom... when an item sells for more
than the BIN... Not that this wasn't worth the selling price... it's just
that someone hedged their bets that it would sell for less, yet ended up
paying more. Regardless there's someone now with a big smile on their face
If I wanted this bike at $2k but missed much chance, I'd gladly pay another
$200-300 over for a second chance. Sometimes there's a discount, sometimes a
premium, for the things we want. Since the bike is no longer made (except
special order), I'd pay the premium in this case and not feel (too)
So my the wiring runs I've done on my bikes have all been via zip ties.
Then on here someone mentioned helicopter tape which sounded like a great
way to do it. Especially if I could run a wire along the underside of a
fender.
I then went to purchase the tape and found it incredibly
depending what color Ram you have. my orange has a higher rear brake bridge so
pasela 37's fit fine with 47-57 brake but in front i need a Tektro 559 extra
long reach to clear the tire
Do THIS before eating carbs #40;every time#41;
1
36 ft of helicopter tape...that's a lot of tape.
Useful for protecting other parts of the bike as well...chain stay
protector, head tube protector, use it on the top tube to protect against
the exposed brake cable.
Probably can sell some here as well...
On Wednesday, October 16, 2013
I'm just the opposite when mtb's came on the scene in the mid 80's, I
switched to 90% mountain bikes for almost 2 decades. But I still prefer
drop bars. In fact I've been scheming to convert my steel 29er to mountain
drops. Now with hydro discs for drop bars on the market ( TRP) it may be
http://www.curtisrschmitt.com/HorseCyclesUrbanTourLoaded.jpg *
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look better with my bike's cream-colored powder coat finish than the Olive,
so I'm selling the Olive handlebar bag since I use that the least. I am
holding onto
I also used racer's tape to attach my wire from my headlight to the
taillight. I like the idea of using it to protect the head tube from
cable rub and chainstay nicks too.
Toshi in Oakland
On Wed, Oct 16, 2013 at 9:09 AM, Steve yngp...@yahoo.com wrote:
36 ft of helicopter tape...that's a lot
The racers tape I bought online was a disappointment. It would not stick to
the frame. I'm not sure if I bought the wrong stuff, a bad batch, or I need
to clean and prep the frame tubes better prior to application. If anyone
has any advice, I'd love to hear it. Dynamo wires bug me!
Chris
On
I use electrical tape. It is available in colors other than black. I have
a roll of yellow somewhere; need to find it :-) I run the wires down the
inside edge of the fork blade.
On Wednesday, October 16, 2013 8:53:15 AM UTC-7, Kelly wrote:
So my the wiring runs I've done on my bikes have
Here's a nice, clean wiring job by somervillebikes:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7516215@N03/9401478506/
He used shrink tubing (pre-shrunk before attaching) and glued pieces to the
fork as guides for the wire. His photostream shows how he guided the wire
under the fender using aluminum tube
That Wilbury was a steal at $2000. Still a terrific deal at $2300.
Similarly, there is a 71cm Hilsen on ebay right now that would cost well
over $5000 to duplicate. BIN for just under $3k. It's a screaming deal,
but I doubt we'll see somebody snap it up on BIN.
On Wednesday, October 16,
The weather on Mt. Laguna looks to be perfect. 59 and 45 with clear skies.
On Tuesday, October 15, 2013, Deacon Patrick wrote:
Hugh, On the diet I'm on (Perfect Health Diet, www.perfecthealthdiet.com),
I eat 1-1.5 cups of safe starches a day (white rice, yams, sweet
potatoes, white potatoes),
Dynamo wheel and wheelset have been claimed. Top rack, Duremes and Silver
brakes remain.
On Monday, October 14, 2013 10:11:20 AM UTC-7, gordo wrote:
Another round of cleaning and minimizing. All prices include shipping in
the continental U.S.
1) Nitto R-14 top rack. Used but in very
I have spent the past couple of seasons searching for an alternative to drop
bars. I started with the classics (Albas and Moustache) but found these to be
too wide or too convoluted. After lots of experimenting, I finally settled on
classic Porteur bars, set up Moustache-style.
Nice bike for the tall folks.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-A-Homer-Hilsen-71cm-randonneur-build-/221299081509?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item3386740125
Ride Safe,
Curtis
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Jose,
Thank you for the heads up. I am sure you were over whelmed with
interested parties.
Ride Safe,
Curtis
On Tue, Oct 15, 2013 at 3:11 PM, jose jose.cor...@gmail.com wrote:
Sorry about the mess. A bit chaotic with the large response. I'm giving
priority in dealing with people who are
seems to me i remember that. hope i made the 5000
On Tuesday, October 15, 2013 1:07:06 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote:
IIRC if you were on the Riv email list then there was a sign up for
something like the first 5000 then afterwards they would be available for
purchase. I may be wrong about the
With my bad back ( 61 yrs young ), I have been raising my bars and tilting
the my saddle more nose up on my Roadeo. The combination of both moves
seems to make the bike feel really good ( handling wise ), while taking a
lot of stress off my lower back and my hands. Thank God for quill stems.
I'm gonna sell my beloved but redundant 1992 Bridgestone XO-3 but I want it go
to a good home. Right now it is set up with an origin 8 quill stem, soma
m'stache bars with sram mtb levers and v-brakes, origin 8 gum/cork grips and VO
thumb shifters. I CAN make it original again down to the
Wow, that's a nice build. No shortcuts. If I didn't have my Roadeo( a 59cm
), I would jump on that bike. I had a 60 cm Ram and it was slightly a
better fit for me. But, for many reasons, I really like my Roadeo. In
general, Rivs have a certain handling characteristic that fits me. I am a
Hmm maybe i'm asking for trouble but i used duct tape (actual silver tape
used to tape ducts together, rated for heat and water-proofness), and so
far it's been ok, using it inside my fenders as well. will see how it held
up in a few weeks when i do the yearly checkup.
On Wednesday, October
Pictures and price are customary.
On Oct 16, 2013 2:25 PM, Conway Bennett captainconwaybenn...@gmail.com
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I'm gonna sell my beloved but redundant 1992 Bridgestone XO-3 but I want
it go to a good home. Right now it is set up with an origin 8 quill stem,
soma m'stache bars with sram mtb
I 've also been thinking about this off and on. I've used black electrical
tape down the underside of the down tube (works great), and clear packing
tape along the underside of the fender leading to the dynamo tailight
located there (works terribly poorly, of course; need something better but
Perhaps RBW would put a blurb in the blug?
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Amtrak ticket booked. commitments miraclulous fizzled away on Friday.
Eagerly looking forward
-Evan
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I use aluminum foil HVAC tape for routing cable under the fenders. Easily
found at hardware stores. I don't have pictures, but here's manufacturer's
info.http://www.3m.com/product/information/Aluminum-Foil-Tape.html
Nick
On Wednesday, October 16, 2013 8:53:15 AM UTC-7, Kelly wrote:
So
Don, if you have a moment, I would love to learn more about the differences
in handling characteristics that you perceive between your Ram and your
Rodeo.
PS: The Ram that Saturday Cycles has available sounds like an awesome
bike. Unfortunately, it is more $ than I am willing to spend right now
I started my 35 mile commute from El Cerrito to South Hayward in the dark
this morning and thought of you all. In fact, I got down my mini stove and
thought about packing it for a coffee break mid ride. I didn't follow
through and do it, but perhaps next time. I try to do that ride once a
Please add me to the want to know list. Others' have responded to this
question before, to the tune of, The Roadeo handles quicker but I won't
mind hearing it all again.
I love my Ram, but I've noticed that it is more leisurely in handling than
my customs -- ideal, for me, since it makes the Ram
That is a sweet build. I have to tell you, though, that I ride that frame,
and it would be looong way down to those shifters. I wonder if the
seller is having standover issues as well, I have barely enough room over
the top tube, but run about double that amount of seat post ( I do have
I particularly like the super integrated result when your frame builder
uses Paul-specific posts, so there is one fewer layer of tolerance between
bushing sleeves. That may very well be the direction I go, eventually
On Monday, October 14, 2013 2:10:40 PM UTC-7, Matthew J wrote:
No
Nice ride report.
The local bike club has a weekly dinner ride on Wednesday usually which is
pretty much year round barring heavy rain, snow, etc.in which everybody runs
lights, blinkies, etc.and there's a few of us that do our own thing with
evening after work/after dark rides with options
Steve: The bike was always spec'd to carry 37s max. Here's a picture with
Pasela 37s. (Those are now replaced by a tan skinwall set in the same size,
and tan bar tape.)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9535930@N07/4892602448/in/set-72157612148124190
On Wed, Oct 16, 2013 at 9:31 AM, stevef
The Righteous Five Thousand.
On 10/15/13, ayjaydee utaw...@gmail.com wrote:
seems to me i remember that. hope i made the 5000
On Tuesday, October 15, 2013 1:07:06 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote:
IIRC if you were on the Riv email list then there was a sign up for
something like the first 5000 then
Hope they come out with wireless, hub powered lights one day.
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I was fortunate to find someone to swap me for a red (!) pair of Rollers,
so all is well.
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I actually think the double top tube looks OK on that big frame.
Eric but not for me Daume
Dublin, OH
On Tue, Oct 15, 2013 at 11:36 PM, Curtis cmcy...@gmail.com wrote:
Nice bike for the tall folks.
Andy - very nice. Looks like a beautiful night.
On Wed, Oct 16, 2013 at 7:53 AM, ascpgh asc@gmail.com wrote:
A very pleasant group I've ridden with every Tuesday, April through
September has now gone dormant for the dark seasons. Several of us have
decided to keep up the riding under the
Surely you mean just OK as opposed to on all other bikes where the double TT
looks great. :-)
- Jim 2TT is now my favorite Warren
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On Oct 16, 2013, at 6:30 PM, Eric Daume ericda...@gmail.com wrote:
I actually think the double top tube looks OK on that big frame.
Eric
+one on looking great on all bikes. Benefits. A good hand hold when
picking the bike up rather than grabbing a single tubed version with a
frame pump in the way and a conversation starter.
just my .02.
~Hugh
On Wednesday, October 16, 2013 6:53:25 PM UTC-7, James Warren wrote:
Surely you
Second Hugh's comment, except that I'm too short so they just make me
envious.
On Wed, Oct 16, 2013 at 8:00 PM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote:
+one on looking great on all bikes. Benefits. A good hand hold when
picking the bike up rather than grabbing a single tubed version with a
I have to say that I find double tts on any but the largest frames quite
frankly, silly. An extra tube just for looks? Or to provide a handle?
Each to his own, but I know I am not alone in my sentiment.
On Wed, Oct 16, 2013 at 9:03 PM, Christopher Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote:
Second Hugh's
Now Patrick who isn't alone in those.
-Hugh
On Oct 16, 2013 8:08 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
I have to say that I find double tts on any but the largest frames quite
frankly, silly. An extra tube just for looks? Or to provide a handle?
Each to his own, but I know I am not
Y'know, I didn't have to make that negative remark -- I know may listers
like the dtts. But, to justify my remark, as far as it needs to be
justified, I feel rather sad that Grant seems to have put style (a weird
one, admittedly) over function. Or am I wrong, and does a dtt on a 56 cm
frame serve
I think there are far worse things to be rather sad about, a bit
melodramatic isn't it?
On Oct 16, 2013 11:22 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Y'know, I didn't have to make that negative remark -- I know may listers
like the dtts. But, to justify my remark, as far as it needs to be
Not at all. Of course there are far worse things to be sad about, but if
that were our only guiding principle for emotion we'd be unemotional about
much that we, in fact, invest emotion in -- double top tubes, pro as well
as con, for that matter -- and this list would not exist.
I admired
I don't know if the Double TT is market driven, it seems to be a pretty
divisive issue. Far be it for me to deny anyone their feelings about
anything, especially Rivendell. But if the market is responding to what
they are doing they would be fools to not jump on some of the trends. I
would hate
I have an Alfine setup on my bike and wanted to go to cork grips. I have a
pair of regular non-barends cork grips from Rivendell. I am throwing out a
net to see if anyone has one bar-end style grip they would want to
trade/sell. I know its a long shot but I thought I would give it a go
before I
I'll just add this: IF I could afford a Bombadil or Hunquapillar, AND if
the frame took disk brakes (I ride 44 mm boutique, lightweight, and
expensive rims), I'd buy one in a NY minute, dtt or no. (Though I'd try to
disguise the lower tt as a pump or somthing.)
On Wed, Oct 16, 2013 at 9:56 PM,
I am imagining Patrick hiring a painter to mock up the lower tt as a pump,
hahaha. Good times.
On Oct 17, 2013 12:31 AM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
I'll just add this: IF I could afford a Bombadil or Hunquapillar, AND if
the frame took disk brakes (I ride 44 mm boutique,
I'd venture that we'd sooner see a third top tube (Quadrapillar!) than a
disk Riv.
Jeff Them's The Brakes Hagedorn
Warragul, VIC Australia
On Thursday, October 17, 2013 3:31:26 PM UTC+11, Patrick Moore wrote:
I'll just add this: IF I could afford a Bombadil or Hunquapillar, AND if
the frame
Patrick,
Though I'd try to disguise the lower tt as a pump or somthing, Isn't that
style? Your style. The beauty is that you have a choice. but I have seen a
trend toward style, albeit idiosyncratic, over function -- tweed mudflaps,
dual top tubes on smaller frames, and so forth Sad about
It may be that I'm morphing again, and should have trusted my gut
originally. I really enjoyed the VO Porteur bars on my AHH after not
liking a set of 46cm Noodles, but I've since settled on 42cm Noodles for
that bike. However, I have the Albastaches on my Hunqa, and really like
the
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