Design weight 50kg, Coconut weighs about 55kg.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/vinograd/14423894349/
On Wed, Jul 9, 2014 at 9:31 PM, Mike Williams mkernanwilli...@gmail.com
wrote:
Congrats Chris! Looks sweet man!
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On Jul 9, 2014, at 9:31 PM, Chris Chen cc...@nougat.org
where'd you find the French paper boy to haul?
On Thursday, July 10, 2014 2:34:11 AM UTC-5, Christopher Chen wrote:
Design weight 50kg, Coconut weighs about 55kg.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/vinograd/14423894349/
On Wed, Jul 9, 2014 at 9:31 PM, Mike Williams mkernan...@gmail.com
Really nice looking set-up. That first ride is always sweet. BTW, were
those humps in the earth the things you referred to as hills?
Michael
Westford, VT
On Wednesday, July 9, 2014 9:31:53 PM UTC-4, Bob Cook wrote:
Mounted the Mark's Rack with upside-down EDelux yesterday. Took advantage
Fantastic! Your's is a beautiful build of Homer's grace and handsome
elegance. I agree with Michael though, I somehow missed the not flat Iowa
pictures. Grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
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Got mine. They're lovely. That was speedy, thanks!
proof it happened:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ejchang/14619038475/
-E.
On Thu, Jul 10, 2014 at 1:19 AM, Philip Williamson
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Please tell me people are receiving their patches and shirts...
Should have
I have BBs on my Bletiot and they fit easy, And Id bet clearance is better on
your SH, so I think they should
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On Jul 10, 2014, at 12:58 AM, Aaron Young 1ce...@gmail.com wrote:
Anyone know if 650b Big Bens will fit a first gen (green) Sam H without
fenders?
Thanks,
Be careful, Bill, what you loan out to Manny. It might end up on one of
his this looks right photos.
Chris Johnson
Sanger, Texas
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Got mine yesterday! All the way to Indianapolis, IN! Thanks! I'll be riding
Homer on Saturday and wearing my shirt proudly :)
Avery
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Very nice. A custom-ordered day to match the bike.
Andy Cheatham
Pittsburgh
On Wednesday, July 9, 2014 9:31:53 PM UTC-4, Bob Cook wrote:
Mounted the Mark's Rack with upside-down EDelux yesterday. Took advantage
this morning of beautiful weather for twenty-some miles of rolling Iowa for
The perhaps unobtainable ideal would be the lightest possible Rivendell
road bike, but I'd accept a bit of weight for the signature feel and
handling which is the principal goal. My objection, such as it is, to the
Ram is not so much the weight (IIRC, built but not accessorized it weighs
26 lb
Mine's still on the burro wending it's way up the pass. Grin. Likely today,
which will be great for descanting protocol!
With abandon,
Patrick
On Thursday, July 10, 2014 6:42:16 AM UTC-6, Avery Wilson wrote:
Got mine yesterday! All the way to Indianapolis, IN! Thanks! I'll be
riding Homer
I love the 44 cm B 135s on my Fargo, except for the flats position, which
the bar's upsweep makes awkward. But the ramps are wonderful. I run the
even nicer Maes Parallel on two Riv road bikes. I have Noodles on the Ram.
I swapped my too-wide 46 cm Noodles for 42s and installed a stem 1 cm
longer
Beautiful bike and beautiful sceneries!
Sky-blue frame and purple bartapes go really well together.
I have used Noodles and Nitto Randos on my Bike Friday. I prefer Noodles.
Bike Friday and Riv bikes are both designed to be able to put handlebars
high, so I find upward sweep of Rando bars to be
Got mine in MA. Will join you all in spirit.
Of course, Eunice out did miPhone-ography with that yummy-looking donut
thing. Here's my sage shirt+patch (which is super nice, BTW)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/stakx/14593568546/
happy riding!
Shoji
On Thursday, July 10, 2014 7:56:24 AM UTC-4,
On Thursday, July 10, 2014 6:53:51 AM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote:
Fantastic! Your's is a beautiful build of Homer's grace and handsome
elegance. I agree with Michael though, I somehow missed the not flat Iowa
pictures. Grin.
Ha! Yes, Michael and Patrick, Iowa's hills are neither the
On Thursday, July 10, 2014 8:28:26 AM UTC-5, Takashi wrote:
I have used Noodles and Nitto Randos on my Bike Friday. I prefer Noodles.
Bike Friday and Riv bikes are both designed to be able to put handlebars
high, so I find upward sweep of Rando bars to be unnecessary.
Noodle's backsweep
Walking a hill is never a defeat. Believing it is a defeat is a defeat.
Grin. And from the few roads I've ridden in Iowa you are right, where there
are hills they do not bother to make the road longer. Grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Thursday, July 10, 2014 8:08:47 AM UTC-6, Bob Cook wrote:
The VO Rando bars are a completely different type of bar than the Noodle.
I bought a pair of the VO and hated them because I thought they were way
too narrow on top for me. For them to work for me they would need to be 46
or 48cm wide where the levers mount and maybe 52 or 54 at the drops. But
Actually I don't see why they don't do eyelets a plenty on Roadeos for maximum
options on a fast bike.
I don't think it defeats the purpose for light commuters, Randonneurs, or
roadies.
What I don't get it the placement of the chain stay eyelet for rear fender. How
do you fender that? Seems
I'd recommend Beta Brand bike to work knickers, which have become my most worn
pants very quickly. Looser than Swrve, tighter than Riv, and made in San
Francisco.
-alex
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I'm looking for a VO Pass Hunter Front Rack with Integrated Decaleur. Anyone
have one that they're willing to sell? *
Roy H. Drinkwater
Lititz, PA
* - not at retail, please...
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I think the number of eyelets and braze ons are limited on the Roadeos
because it is (1) purpose built as go fast and (2) weight!
I'm guessing that the weight issue was an important target for Grant/Riv:
sub-20# steel bike.
A full complement of frame braze ons can add a lot of weight
There was one for sale on the 650b Google group as of yesterday.
On Jul 10, 2014 10:19 AM, Roy Drinkwater roydr...@gmail.com wrote:
I'm looking for a VO Pass Hunter Front Rack with Integrated Decaleur.
Anyone have one that they're willing to sell? *
Roy H. Drinkwater
Lititz, PA
* - not at
My little brother will be visiting with his Steamroller scorcher, so this
sounds like a good level of abuse to subject him to.
On Wednesday, July 9, 2014 8:56:41 AM UTC-7, Jeremy Till wrote:
The website has officially singled me out as a ride leader for Sunday.
Seeing as my only real Riv is
On Thursday, July 10, 2014 9:52:36 AM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote:
Walking a hill is never a defeat. Believing it is a defeat is a defeat.
Grin. And from the few roads I've ridden in Iowa you are right, where there
are hills they do not bother to make the road longer. Grin.
You are
On Thursday, July 10, 2014 10:02:09 AM UTC-5, Jim Bronson wrote:
The VO Rando bars are a completely different type of bar than the Noodle.
I bought a pair of the VO and hated them because I thought they were way
too narrow on top for me. For them to work for me they would need to be 46
Check out Bicycle Fixation: http://www.bicyclefixation.com/shop.html
Very classy musa knickers (the British listers are snickering about our
Yank use of their term for underwear).
jim m
wc ca
On Wednesday, July 9, 2014 6:41:10 PM UTC-7, mike goldman wrote:
or WTB
i need a decent quality
Thanks for the kind words. I've been having a blast riding the bike the
last couple of days. It's very much reminding me of the explosion of
excitement I had in the early 90s when I discovered what a nice mountain
bike should ride like. That bike was an MB-2...still miss that biplane
fork
Alex:
Those Beta Brand have nice features at a good price.
How thick are they? I like wearing knickers as they prevent uncomfortable
knee sunburn. The problem I've had with the SF made shorts and tops is
they do not account for the humid heat we get here in the Midwest.
Aero-Tech are
The Beer and Burrito was saved for the end of the ride...
:)
Addison Wilhite, M.A.
Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology
http://www.washoecountyschools.org/aact/
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Educator: Professional Portfolio http://addisonwilhite.blogspot.com/
Mike,
I wear the Prana Knickers. Their designed for rock climbing but are hands down
the best ones i've ever worn. Water repellent, stretch fabric, great draw cord,
plenty of pockets and they dry fast. The bonus is they look great.
~Hugh
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He's Portland's Coconut now.
But regarding the bike, it rides like a dream. The fork geometry is
entirely different than the Hilsen, of course, and it's a bit slower, but
hauling firewood, and carrying a truing stand last night to a friend's
house, the handling was smooth and confident. Goes into
I always liked the aesthetic of those high-end bridgestones and your
reimagining is gorgeous! Nice job! I love the paint and the headbadge. A
fine-riding bike is a fine-riding bike, no matter how old it is.
BTW I still own and ride my 1993 X0-1 , which, if not completely stock, is
still true
Philip,
Nothing yet. I think the pony express is still racing across the Texas
prairie. Shoji's delivery suggests the route to Boston is not as hot and
hard on the horses.
Chris Johnson
Sanger, Texas
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Here in southwest Missouri mine arrived today.John DilsaverSparta, MO
Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2014 11:45:07 -0700
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To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: Jamboree and Entmoot shirts and patches
Philip,
Nothing yet. I think the pony express is still racing
So bring your daughter! She's been camping all week anyway. I think a
ten-year old would be stoked!
Helprman
On Wed, Jul 9, 2014 at 9:19 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
That is kind of tempting. The issue is my precious 10 year old daughter
has been at Farm Camp all week, with
Welcome back to listlife, Patrick. We need at least three with that name
here.
Still riding ss and flat pedaled on singletrack?
On Thu, Jul 10, 2014 at 12:54 PM, Patrick Shea helpr...@gmail.com wrote:
So bring your daughter! She's been camping all week anyway. I think a
ten-year old would be
I probably wouldn't like the Nitto rando bars either ;)
Personally I think anything that you can get through a randonneuring ride
with is a Rando bar. YMMV. :)
On Thu, Jul 10, 2014 at 11:10 AM, Bob Cook rcook.i...@gmail.com wrote:
On Thursday, July 10, 2014 10:02:09 AM UTC-5, Jim Bronson
The BF Classic knickers are indeed fine looking pants, but I've had a
pair wear through the seat very quickly. Also, I find them cut a little low
in the rise -- I like cycling pants that come up high -- like old man
pants. That way they don't leave a gap at the back when you are in the
hooks.
Thanks, friends!
I went to the post office this morning, worried that the lack of return
addresses was going to hold everything up (Maybe they think they're
bombs!), but the clerk said, No problem. They should just be getting
places today.
Philip
www.biketinker.com
On Thursday, July 10, 2014
Just got mine – spectacular!
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Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Jamboree and Entmoot shirts and patches
Thanks,
I was planning to drive down with all manner of stuff (alternate wheels,
box of tee shirts, new 15 lb tent), but now am planning to ride from Santa
Rosa, and try to poach the done-but-not-open 101 San Antonio Rd - Novato
path.
Is anyone else up for riding to China Camp from the North on
I have had a freewheel-equipped S3X, generator hub, and semi-knobbies on
the QB for the last two days, but I'm going to just ride the fixed C-Line
wheels. Maybe change the cranks to 39/42 or 44, instead of the 44t Eno set.
Philip
www.biketinker.com
On Tuesday, July 8, 2014 9:03:52 PM UTC-7,
I've had a tough time finding kickers too, that fit well and are not too
baggy. The Riv's are too baggy and don't stretch, the Swerves too tight
for my mesomorphic frame. My favorites are the Portland Cyclewear ones (
no longer made) and the Zoic Reign's. Comfortable through the hips and
Hey gang,
Thanks all for the well wishes and the kind words. The first week of the tour
has been top drawer - I do love Washington State, why I live here after all.
Anyway am about to hit the mountains and will be more off the grid for those
watching the blog and photos but will update as I'm
So, will the Coconut Chicken be serving up at the Jambo???
On 7/10/14, Chris Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote:
He's Portland's Coconut now.
But regarding the bike, it rides like a dream. The fork geometry is
entirely different than the Hilsen, of course, and it's a bit slower, but
hauling
For what it's worth, my Gunnar with the HAR installed, still fit on my
car's roof rack this morning, using a QR style mount on the fork tips.
Most lowrider racks prevent you from putting your bike on that type of
roof-rack mount.
On Wednesday, July 9, 2014 9:06:01 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay
Yes, she would be stoked. We need to pack and be at the airport that
evening for our East Coast vacation. Darn life!
On Thursday, July 10, 2014 11:54:11 AM UTC-7, Patrick Shea wrote:
So bring your daughter! She's been camping all week anyway. I think a
ten-year old would be stoked!
Sorry Rock Combo.
Coconut, Chen, General Chen's Chicken, and other Sees Including Zees are
gonna be staying in Portland this weekend.
On Thu, Jul 10, 2014 at 12:58 PM, Joe Bunik jbu...@gmail.com wrote:
So, will the Coconut Chicken be serving up at the Jambo???
On 7/10/14, Chris Chen
I just followed your Flickr page and will be looking for many fine photos
from the Cascades and Sierras during this summer.
On Sat, Jul 5, 2014 at 11:01 AM, Robert Kirkpatrick spiralc...@gmail.com
wrote:
Hey gang,
So I'm taking the Atlantis out on another long tour. Just did my first
night
Where is Manny's ride on Saturday starting? I'll be there.
Toshi
On Thu, Jul 10, 2014 at 1:14 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
Yes, she would be stoked. We need to pack and be at the airport that
evening for our East Coast vacation. Darn life!
On Thursday, July 10, 2014
Exciting news folks,
Seattle-ite of good taste, Mr. Stonehog (aka Brian Hanson) will be
attending this weekend and I've persuaded him to demo harlequin
wrapping skills to the unwashed masses.
No schedule yet but Friday afternoon @RBW and maybe again Sunday
sometime @China Camp were suggested.
Keep an eye out for northbound SFRandonneurs. They are riding SF to
Cloverdale that day. Cloverdale to SF the next day
On Thursday, July 10, 2014 12:39:44 PM UTC-7, Philip Williamson wrote:
I was planning to drive down with all manner of stuff (alternate wheels,
box of tee shirts, new 15
I'm in Michigan, got my patch today, can't wait to glue it to my
saddlebagf. It's like am virtually there!
Marc
On Thursday, July 10, 2014 1:19:30 AM UTC-4, Philip Williamson wrote:
Please tell me people are receiving their patches and shirts...
Should have been yesterday for CA folk. I had
Looks like she's almost old enough for a nice Riv...Cheviot?...Except she
has a couple of siblings and her dad isn't named Grant Petersen. Nice
pictures and write-up as always. Ryan in Winnipeg
On Saturday, July 5, 2014 3:12:56 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote:
In which we discover (not
Yes indeed! Though I'm going to let them learn on and bash old Treks first.
Grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Thursday, July 10, 2014 3:05:04 PM UTC-6, Ryan wrote:
Looks like she's almost old enough for a nice Riv...Cheviot?...Except she
has a couple of siblings and her dad isn't named Grant
Leaving from SF Ferry Building. Detail can be found here:
https://sites.google.com/site/rbwjamboree2014/rides/mannys-ride
Dan
On Thu, Jul 10, 2014 at 1:19 PM, Toshi Takeuchi tto...@gmail.com wrote:
Where is Manny's ride on Saturday starting? I'll be there.
Toshi
On Thu, Jul 10, 2014
These derailers cost about $30-$35 online. But the color is halfway off.
http://bike.shimano.com/publish/content/global_cycle/en/us/index/products/mountain/Alivio/product.-code-RD-M430-L.-type-.rd_mountain.html
Yupgood point ...Ryan in Winnipeg
On Thursday, July 10, 2014 4:13:38 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote:
Yes indeed! Though I'm going to let them learn on and bash old Treks
first. Grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Thursday, July 10, 2014 3:05:04 PM UTC-6, Ryan wrote:
Looks like she's
youll never even see them when you are riding! Ride on!
On Thu, Jul 10, 2014 at 5:34 PM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote:
These derailers cost about $30-$35 online. But the color is halfway off.
Just a heads up, the free option takes about 2 weeks coast to coast for
orders. Not complaining about free shipping and all but just wanted others
to have a heads up in case they were on a schedule when you order parts and
whatnot.
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Yes. SurePost is sure to be slow.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Thursday, July 10, 2014 4:51:26 PM UTC-6, Peter M wrote:
Just a heads up, the free option takes about 2 weeks coast to coast for
orders. Not complaining about free shipping and all but just wanted others
to have a heads up in case
I knew it would be slow but 2 weeks slow? I think the pony express was
faster, hahaha.
On Thu, Jul 10, 2014 at 6:55 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:
Yes. SurePost is sure to be slow.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Thursday, July 10, 2014 4:51:26 PM UTC-6, Peter M wrote:
Just a
Hey hey; one of my HAR bags came with a pair of Irish straps. Now to round
up something to strap the other side on with…and see how slanted they end
up being on the lower eyelets.
On Thu, Jul 10, 2014 at 3:03 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
For what it's worth, my Gunnar with the
I'm pretty sure they intend you to use one irish strap for each bag. :-)
On Thursday, July 10, 2014 4:26:08 PM UTC-7, john muhl wrote:
Hey hey; one of my HAR bags came with a pair of Irish straps. Now to round
up something to strap the other side on with…and see how slanted they end
up
Deer Shimano?
Is that a play on words? Reflecting back on the great looking deerhead
Deore derailers?
Well played.
On Thursday, July 10, 2014 2:35:19 PM UTC-7, Jim Bronson wrote:
These derailers cost about $30-$35 online. But the color is halfway off.
Well standard UPS ground is 1 week coast-to-coast. How much of that time
was UPS time and how much of it was the post-office getting it to you? i
think this varies because sometimes my post-office is quick on the
turn-around and sometimes they take 3-4 days after UPS hands it over.
On
Pony express arrived with my shirt and patch today.
My daughter sent me a text when it arrived saying, It doesn't have a
return address. It looks like anthrax.
Chris Johnson
Sanger, Texas
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Sounds like she's met Philip.
Cheers,
David
it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal
On Thu, Jul 10, 2014 at 4:52 PM, Pondero cj.spin...@gmail.com wrote:
Pony express arrived with my shirt and patch today.
My daughter sent me a text when it arrived saying, It doesn't have a
From the tracking info it's all UPS. Since they are making the bulk of the
money it's no rush on them to get it to the post office.
On Jul 10, 2014 7:50 PM, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote:
Well standard UPS ground is 1 week coast-to-coast. How much of that time
was UPS time and how much of it
My post office is great, they deliver next day when it finally comes in.
On Jul 10, 2014 7:58 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote:
From the tracking info it's all UPS. Since they are making the bulk of the
money it's no rush on them to get it to the post office.
On Jul 10, 2014
Matthew -
I ride in Chicago, but haven't gotten through a whole hot, humid midwest
summer with them yet. Beta Brand does have a good return policy that should
work for you if you get them and realize that they're not what you wanted -
I've been wearing my one pair more than anything else the
I have a medium and my wife picked up a large. I use the medium for normal
commuting and rambling. The large works great for overnights and huge
farmer's market runs. All other things the same, I'd say the size decision
maker should be whether you plan to use it for overnights.
On Wednesday,
For summer wear I like the Castelli knickers. Although synthetic, they are
lightweight, have a decent bib, and a good chamois.
For fall/winter wear, I love the Ibex El Fito 3/4 wool knickers (either with or
without bibs). I live in those from October - March. Did I mention I love
these?
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One more bump: surely someone wants to sell that Slicker Sack to fund their
journey to the Entmoot.
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UPS not-so Surepost and FedEx not-so Smartpost are like the worst of both
services . They both use UPS/FedEx repsectively, but sometimes the routing
gets messed up, which is one major cause of delays. Also, it gets lowest
priority. And since the PO has final delivery, it's always going to add
I've got one. Ping me privately.
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One more bump:
Well I have no knocks against RBW, they are a retail store and need to make
money. I was just saying as a PSA is all.
On Jul 10, 2014 8:53 PM, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote:
UPS not-so Surepost and FedEx not-so Smartpost are like the worst of both
services . They both use UPS/FedEx
I have a pair of twin 6 size 33 if your interested and in the Bay Area you can
have them. I think I wore them once. The knicker thing just wasn't for me. If
they're a little big just get them taken in, I think they were around $100 new.
I would rather see someone use them.
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As a two time Saluki owner I am baffled as to why this beauty has not been
snatched up. At $1400 he's giving it away. The velvet ride of GB Hetres
and SS couplers so you can easily take it anywhere - what's not to love?
And a 58 puts it under the tall part of the bell curve for sizing.
LOL, i assumed from the quiet that there's finally a deal in the works :)
On Thursday, July 10, 2014 9:22:29 PM UTC-4, Bill wrote:
As a two time Saluki owner I am baffled as to why this beauty has not been
snatched up. At $1400 he's giving it away. The velvet ride of GB Hetres
and SS
Awesome. My new 650b Homer is to arrive on Thursday. I'll post a ride
report as well.
On Wednesday, July 9, 2014 9:31:53 PM UTC-4, Bob Cook wrote:
Mounted the Mark's Rack with upside-down EDelux yesterday. Took advantage
this morning of beautiful weather for twenty-some miles of rolling
Might a Riv employee bring a couple of boxes of cloth tape for sale to make the
demo more hands-on? Tending to greens, maybe?
Philip
www.biketinker.com
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I just bought these for $68 on 6/15 but decided to go with the black ones
instead. Washed, but never worn other than around the house for a few
minutes. I'm flexible on price, would rather them go to someone who will
use them rather than sit unused in a drawer. $45? Let me know if interested
Chapeau on your trip. You have come to our fine evergreen state at a time
of fabulous weather, Have a great ramble.
On Saturday, July 5, 2014 9:01:46 AM UTC-7, SpiralCage wrote:
Hey gang,
So I'm taking the Atlantis out on another long tour. Just did my first
night camping and am sending
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