Hetre on top.
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The one on top ( your thumbnail points to) looks like my Hetre sidewalls, with
the threads showing through the rubber more. So I'll guess that one is the
Hetre.
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I'm can't say for sure, Dave. My folder has a front-hub motor and some sort
of sensor at the bottom bracket. I turn the power on, then start pedaling.
After half a stroke the power kicks in and starts boosting my pedaling.
When I stop pedaling the boost continues for a brief moment, then shuts
very cute and pretty close - of course those Riv-looking double-top-tube
frames were c. 1910.
On Sunday, January 12, 2014 8:32:36 PM UTC-6, Curtis wrote:
May not be historically accurate.
http://vimeo.com/73581450
Is a neat one minute video.
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Twelve and one from my
yearhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/42027576@N00/sets/72157639726998365/
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burritos?http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/eats/burrito-vending-machine-arrives-los-angeles-article-1.1575453
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Good try, stick with beer:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/81464596@N00/239943
Cheers,
David
it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal
On Mon, Jan 13, 2014 at 6:17 AM, Coconutbill evan.spa...@gmail.com wrote:
found one thanks.
On Sunday, January 12, 2014 3:56:27 PM UTC-8, eflayer wrote:
still trying to dial in Alba bars. Thought I had it, but not quite.
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Count me in. Looks like the train can put me at Union station at about 9
am. That might be a late arrival for the adventure as then I would need to
hop on the Metro Link. Maybe the San Diego folks could car pool.
On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 9:44 PM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote:
Not exactly a conversion, but I put a RideKick trailer (
http://www.ridekick.com/) on my wife's Betty Foy. Without some sort of
power assist, her heart arrhythmia would have forced her to give up biking
long ago. With the Ridekick, she can (and does) commute to work when
wishes. After seeing it
To throw in my 2 cents, I will be in the Bay Area in early August for the
California Central Coast 1200k Randonee and would be interested in a Riv
rally if one was held while I was in the area.
At any rate, I plan on a pilgrimage to Rivendell World HQ while I am there.
Jim
On Nov 18, 2013 4:10
Curtis, there is a Metrolink out of Oceanside that gets to Union Station at
640am... 10 min late for the right train north. I want to go and will
carpool if I get over this Sinus infection I have in time.
Hugh, it's an easy bike ride to the summit of Gleason from the road. As
far as
Then that must be your blue riv in the pictures sans fenders or saddle
cover, correct? Nice pictures and chapeau to you.
I had to work my way up last year to the MS150 last year (50 + miles from
Stonewall to Gimli and back)...but I'm hoping to do better with long
distances next year. Not at
Jim T: I'm in for the September gathering; not too far away from Ioway.
My on my Riv Road 650b and my gf on her new Soma San Marcos.
West coasters: I'd love to make the SF Riv Jamboree, but I'm already
committed to ride RAGBRAI July 20-26, so that date won't work for me. If
the date changes,
The Brevets here are on the relaxed side... not a race, and the pack
spreads out quite wide - longest time on the 117k is around seven and a
half hours, and shortest under five.
The quote that sticks with me, from a passing rider pressing his
single-speed (with beautiful wooden flat fenders)
That would be super. We can get a picture of both our 650B Roads together!
On 1/13/2014 10:17 AM, Tim Gavin wrote:
Jim T: I'm in for the September gathering; not too far away from
Ioway. My on my Riv Road 650b
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found out some further info on Messenger Flats
http://www.pcta.org/2013/messenger-flat-fire-2-12221/
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Hi Mike,
I am all about car pooling and/or traveling together. I hope you get well
soon.
On Mon, Jan 13, 2014 at 8:56 AM, Mike Schiller mikeybi...@rocketmail.comwrote:
found out some further info on Messenger Flats
http://www.pcta.org/2013/messenger-flat-fire-2-12221/
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Great Michael!
Yes, until cotton gets wet, it's plenty warm. It's once it gets wet that
it's dangerous and actually sucks heat out of you. No shell means there is
plenty of breathability, so your own moisture escapes better.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Sunday, January 12, 2014 8:49:37 PM UTC-7,
I'll seemingly need to skip a class that meets 4-6, but WTH.
coco-south
the guy who'll play hooky for an S24O
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A big surprise for my wife. After the wows subsided the first thing she
said was, Can I still keep the Sequoia? Apparently it's a good thing I
didn't sell it!
I'd put her together but right now I am pulling apart our hot air heating
system and preparing to install radiant floor heat, which
They look pretty similar in your photo. How do they feel in your fingers?
On Sunday, January 12, 2014 5:51:57 PM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote:
Pop quiz: There are two tires here. Which is the Grand Bois Hetre, and
which is the Col de la Vie?
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I ordered my new Krampus next week. Night blue pearl.
And I want to take it camping. So I need carrying capacity. So I'm
thinking about sewing a frame bag.
f you have done that, what fabric did you use and where did you buy
it? I'm looking at 1050 denier coated ballistics nylon or 330 or 500
Mike,
Thanks for that information...because of the lack of water it would be
difficult to properly douse a fire before going to sleep. On our stay at
Upper Santa Ynez I didn't think to douse the fire before sleep.Mike could
you make the inquiry into water at MCS. If there was water there it would
Coco,
Are you going to grab the train up your way?
~Hugh
Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep
moving. -- Albert Einstein
http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/
On Mon, Jan 13, 2014 at 9:20 AM, Coconutbill evan.spa...@gmail.com wrote:
I'll seemingly need to
I don't really care much about frame bags (I need my water bottles) but I
will be very interested to learn how the Krampus handles rough terrain and
how it rides, generally speaking.
I've used 29erwheels shod with tires from 55 mm to 65 mm and, while I've
enjoyed them all, I'm still debating the
Every bag maker I know (OK, both bag makers I know) are big into
prototyping. So, if I wanted to sew my own bag, I would plan on my first
shot being a prototype that will certainly be thrown away. With that in
mind I would guess on the material, with my focus on it being cheap and
easy to
Anne,
Have you been looking at the threads on bikepacking.net ?
They have a forum for DIY / Make your own bags.
http://www.bikepacking.net/forum/index.php/board,10.0.html
Stephen
On Monday, January 13, 2014 10:12:09 AM UTC-8, Anne Paulson wrote:
I ordered my new Krampus next week. Night
Only 13 is really tough but makes sense, and some adventures have been
documented by others. So here's some of what happened last year:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/33786397@N03/sets/72157639730141166/
This is a really fun thread it's fascinating all the different places
people have been.
my buddy used to have a vintage pier-and-beam house in the TX hill country,
and the best thing about it was the floor heater vents on a cold winter
morning.
On Monday, January 13, 2014 11:36:32 AM UTC-6, Michael Hechmer wrote:
A big surprise for my wife. After the wows subsided the first
You guys will have a great time, I know. Sorry to miss this one.
dougP
On Monday, January 13, 2014 10:22:49 AM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote:
Coco,
Are you going to grab the train up your way?
~Hugh
Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep
moving. -- Albert
Jim,
Thanks for taking the bull by the horns and volunteering to organize an
event in the MSP area I've never been to this part of America and would
love to join in and especially meet other Riv folk . Since I'm a West
Coaster and don't want to burn too many vacation days I'd most likely fly
in.
Remember Doug there will be the Hike a Bike on the edge of the Los Padres
in February and this time hot springs are on the menu with an epic 30+mile
downhill section down to Ventura.
~Hugh
Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep
moving. -- Albert Einstein
Thanks for that link, Stephen. It's terrific, lots of good info.
I surfed through the links. It's clear that even without having sewn a
frame bag, or even touched a frame bag, I know more than many of the
posters, because I know how to sew.
Here is my pro tip for people who want to sew packs and
Hi Anne,
Congrats on the Krampus!
Have you considered the Revelate Designs frame bag (co-branded with Surly)?
Revelate Designs may make one for the Krampus (Retail ~$160, in case you'd
rather ride than
sew):
I did look at the Revelate Designs, but they do not seem to have a
Krampus-specific frame bag. They do have bags designed for Trolls,
Ogres and Pugsleys though.
I'm pretty sure I'm going to get a Revelate seat bag, though. But I
was deeply unimpressed with the Revelate advice about using their
Hi Anne,
A Stephen S said, the DIY forum on bikepacking is the way to go. I've seen
multiple postings with very specific details regarding fabric, dimensions,
different bag-frame mounting techniques and the like,
Good luck and keep us posted with your progress on this.
Cheers!
lyle
On Mon,
I use a Revelate Jerry can in that triangle. Kinda small but it uses the
space well.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/37347002@N05/861844/in/set-72157629378588216
~mike
On Monday, January 13, 2014 10:12:09 AM UTC-8, Anne Paulson wrote:
That suggests room for another triangle-shaped bag
The Revelate Jerry can appears to be an excellent design. Have a look
at the Krampus, though:
http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21t=248093
First of all, there is going to be a foot, yes, a full twelve inches,
between my saddle and the top tube. I want to put that real estate to
Revelate has Jerry can specifically for bikes with a brace.
https://www.revelatedesigns.com/index.cfm/store.catalog/Cockpit/Jerrycan
~mike
On Monday, January 13, 2014 12:00:08 PM UTC-8, Anne Paulson wrote:
The Revelate Jerry can appears to be an excellent design. Have a look
at the
Black bags you say?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Carradice-vintage-bicycle-bike-bags-collection-/171216358551?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item27dd4a4c97
On Jan 12, 2014 9:40 PM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote:
Err sorry...Tom already answered this question.
~Hugh
Life is like
my friends at Carsick Designs recently made a frame bag prototype for
their Surly trollhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/stop_lying_to_me/11856082955/
.
I'm sure that they'd be happy to share some information about bag
materials, etc.
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Coconutbill and others with friends making frame bags, I would be
grateful for any information that they wanted to share about materials
and techniques. Especially materials.
On Mon, Jan 13, 2014 at 12:40 PM, Coconutbill evan.spa...@gmail.com wrote:
my friends at Carsick Designs recently made a
Or a Hobo, CandyBar or Banana bag in any color you want...
www.duluthpack.com/outdoor-gear/biking
On Mon, Jan 13, 2014 at 3:32 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.comwrote:
Black bags you say?
Have a 11 cm extension Nitto Technomic stem but need a 9 cm for the next
project. Finish is very nicely polished but has the odd scratch. Got from
another list member but it shows little use. Contact off-list to discuss.
dougP
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As a fellow sewer who has admittedly never made a bag from scratch (though
I do love taking them apart and altering them), might I suggest the Denier
Diamond Ripstop http://www.seattlefabrics.com/nylons.html#Diamond Ripstopfrom
Seattle Fabrics?
Ripstop will give you the strength without the
I am traveling to Portland this weekend (by plane) and will not be bringing
my Rivendell. I would love though to get out for a long ramble of 70 miles
or so on Sunday or Monday. Are there any Portlanders who might be willing
to loan out their 56/58 Riv for a day? I could reciprocate by loaning
Spring Cleaning! I have two bigger items I'd like to move quickly to make
some bills. Everything OBO and local (oakland) pickup preferred.
*Rich-Built Nuvinci 360 on a 36h velocity dyad, w grip shifter :: 300
shipped*
tried it out, liked it, but I have more rear wheels than bikes right
now.
Note that Revelate, and others, use the Denier Diamond Ripstop for the
panels of the frame pack (the big pieces), but they use something a
lot tougher for the gussets (the side pieces that go along the tubes
of the frame). Ripstop is not so abrasion resistant, and those gussets
are rubbing against
To All:
The casing on the top is, in fact, the Hetre. Point of my photo is that there’s
little to discern the tire casings—visually, at least. As one responder noted,
the Hetre has a folding bead, so that looks different; the casings, and the
density of threads in the plies, looks the same.
I
Got the tacit go ahead from my wife to add a roadier bike to the stable. I
know these are rare but thought I would give it a go. Any color is fine,
just no dents please. Thanks all.
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That would be cool to patchwork all your worn out carradice bags into a
patchwork frame bag.
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Radiant floor heat sounds awesome.
I don't have it. I start having sneezing fits when my bare feet walk over
our chilly porcelain kitchen tile. Floor heat would probably solve that.
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It's not a Richard Serra handlebar unless I can walk around inside of it,
like I did in Bilbao last summer
On Monday, January 13, 2014 1:42:11 PM UTC-8, bicyc...@gmail.com wrote:
Spring Cleaning! I have two bigger items I'd like to move quickly to make
some bills. Everything OBO and local
The only diff I can tell is less rubber, as you can see the threads are
practically emerging from the rubber on the Hetre. But there must be
something else because the Hetres cost so much.
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All that the casing is on gumwall, non-puncture protected Panaracer tires
is just a web of strands, embedded in rubber? Topped off with a black tread?
I have seen coronal views of tires with a puncture proof casing that looks
solid, that wraps around both beads like a blanket, with the tread
Hi Mike. I think one reason the Hetre costs what it does is to pay for the
molding. The Col de la Vie tire has been around for a long time and thus,
that chunk of overhead is probably no longer a factor in its pricing.
Best,
Lee
On Mon, Jan 13, 2014 at 3:26 PM, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com
Yes. The best video I've seen on the process is the one Schwalbe put out:
http://bit.ly/1iKh59F
On Monday, January 13, 2014 3:30:50 PM UTC-8, Michael wrote:
All that the casing is on gumwall, non-puncture protected Panaracer
tires is just a web of strands, embedded in rubber? Topped off
700c
cheers,
e
On Mon, Jan 13, 2014 at 2:58 PM, William Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.comwrote:
It's not a Richard Serra handlebar unless I can walk around inside of it,
like I did in Bilbao last summer
On Monday, January 13, 2014 1:42:11 PM UTC-8, bicyc...@gmail.com wrote:
Spring Cleaning!
And well worth it.
On Monday, January 13, 2014 5:26:21 PM UTC-6, Michael wrote:
The only diff I can tell is less rubber, as you can see the threads are
practically emerging from the rubber on the Hetre. But there must be
something else because the Hetres cost so much.
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In case you’re near Davis, CA, the UC Davis Bargain Barn, which sells surplus
goods for the university, has a pile of sturdy used canvas mailbags for sale
for $1 each. I bought one—the canvas is nice and heavy and has a great layer of
beausage on the outside (“Ewww, it needs to be washed,” said
Hi Anne. Here's a link for a DIY bag. I'm impressed with it and he and his
girlfriend are using them on their So. Africa tour.
http://www.pedalingnowhere.com/gear/diy-longflap-saddlebag-minimalist-bike-touring/#.UtR97xY45IA
Besides Revelate, there's also Porcelin Rocket. He will custom sew. But
That's pretty much all that tires are. There may be various added options like
Schwalbe's blue layer under the tread, a kevlar strip under the tread, etc.,
but the essence of bike tires is naught but fabric and rubber a la John Dunlop.
For that matter, this is the case for airplane, car,
The answer I think is yes. The Hunq is a less expensive version of the
Bomba, but on a 700c or 26 platform making it more versitile and
marketable.
It's not an Atlantis or Bomba, but I love my Hunq for being the unique
piece of steel it is.
Marc
On Sunday, January 12, 2014 5:12:55 PM UTC-5,
Making a tire with less rubber (i.e., a thinner casing) means there is less
room for error and tolerances need to be tighter. This is probably part of
what necessitates the extra cost. Also, I could imagine that making tires
to higher standards means there are fewer tires that meet those
There was never any suggestion from Rivendell that the Atlantis was getting
revised and would keep the name Atlantis. The bike that is now the
Hunqapillar was never going to be named Atlantis. I was one of the
handwringers who misinterpreted Grant's Blug postings to mean the Atlantis
was
dick DeWard and i are planning to come
his son and family live in M/StP
that will probably be one 68 atlantis
and one 53 atlantis
so taken together we shouldnt change the average height of the peloton at all
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Prices do not include shipping.
Nitto Albatross bars, 22.2, 25.4. Chromoly 56.0 c-c model. Near perfect
shape, except for slight gum residue along the grip area that I didn't try
to remove, and the painted-on NITTO logo on the bar clamp bulge is
scuffed (why would Nitto bother putting their
Hi All,
Price drop on all items
Outlier hoody is now $170 shipped, North Face soft shell is now $60, REI
vest is $25
Thanks!
On Sunday, January 12, 2014 7:34:53 PM UTC-8, Vic wrote:
Hi All
I've decided that jackets are happier when they're being used so I've
implemented a one-in-one-out
I saw this Willbury on Craigslist. Beautiful lugs. I wanted to let the
group know because you don't see many around for sale.
http://westernmass.craigslist.org/bik/4264764890.html
Matt
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Cheers,
David
it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal
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I saw this Willbury on Craigslist. Beautiful lugs. I wanted to let the
group know because you don't see many around for
Have Betty Foys been totally phased out to make room for the new mixte? Or
can I still order one?
Thanks!
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I would call the fine people at Rivbike, they wont yell at you for asking,
I promise.
On Mon, Jan 13, 2014 at 10:13 PM, Eric ericwolfo...@gmail.com wrote:
Have Betty Foys been totally phased out to make room for the new mixte? Or
can I still order one?
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Just loving these and all of the collections.
Heartfelt thanks,
Tom
On Sunday, January 12, 2014 9:58:11 AM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote:
I echo Shawn's sentiment regarding favorite thread of the year and
inspiration you are all that for me. I must confess I haven't yet viewed
all the sets but
The biggest difference between the Grand Bois tires (standard model) and
the lesser Panaracer tires (Pasela, Col de la Vie) is the angle of the
casing layers. Zero degrees would be a radial tire, but that doesn't work
without a steel belt to hold it all together. However, the closer you get
to
I am amazed by New IN Box Old model Rivendells. I have seen a Green Ram
new in box on ebay, if I remember correctly.
I'd be too excited about the bike to never build and ride it!
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Yes, anybody can ship a bike to Hiawatha Cyclery. Upon request, we will unpack
and assemble and then later repackage and ship UPS (labor and ups charges
apply). Ideally we'd receive the bike a week or so in advance so we have time.
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I apparently volunteered in the Jamboree thread to start organizing so I'm
starting this new thread.
Question 1: When? The date in the poll was 7/19, but I've heard requests
for 7/12 and 7/26. Send me your vote please or do a poll.
Question 2: Can you volunteer some time to help move this
Tell her that we said Welcome to the Riv Chica Warrior club!
On Monday, January 13, 2014 9:36:32 AM UTC-8, Michael Hechmer wrote:
A big surprise for my wife. After the wows subsided the first thing she
said was, Can I still keep the Sequoia? Apparently it's a good thing I
didn't sell it!
7/19
Grant's house terminus (also just kidding, but... Would it not be great to
give him a tribute for this movement [assuming it is wanted]).
But, then, let's not be hasty.
Treebeard:
“You must understand, young Hobbit, it takes a long time to say anything in
Old Entish. And we never say
The Atlantis is the longest continuous production bike from Rivendell,
rolled out in 1999.75 (correct me if I'm wrong on the date). Haven't read
the page lately but at one time I believe it was listed as our most
popular bike or best seller. Can't imagine letting that go away.
dougP
On
They're still listed on the site. In fact, all 3 of them are. Call em up,
buy a Betty!
Joe Bernard
Vallejo, CA.
On Monday, January 13, 2014 7:17:22 PM UTC-8, Peter M wrote:
I would call the fine people at Rivbike, they wont yell at you for asking,
I promise.
On Mon, Jan 13, 2014 at
Replacing the forced air heating isn't something I'd think of doing in the
winter...unless the old one is kaput! Also wouldn't some form of heat pump
be a good way to go in your region?
Congrats on the Betty. The wife will probably gravitate to the Betty and
the Sequoia will be back on the
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