[RBW] Any recommendations on a Atlantis wannabe?

['Clayton' via RBW Owners Bunch]

I own an Atlantis and it has been my favorite bike, ever. I bought the 
frame new in '99 or so and it has been my main transportation since then. I 
love the fit and am trying to find an inexpensive frame, such as an old 
chromoly Mt. Bike frame, that has close to the same geometry for my 
girlfriend. I am hoping the tribe has some suggestions?

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[RBW] Re: Cover of Bicycle Times Magazine

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Jones bars. He is in Oregon and makes some very cool bikes. I run the bars 
on my Ibis HD. (Wood chippers on my Atlantis) The bars are very nice, 
although a little heavy but give lots or room for your hands to roam and a 
huge area to put lights, GPS, bells etc. 
Clay

On Wednesday, July 23, 2014 7:52:36 AM UTC-7, Chris in Redding, Ca. wrote:

 Hey All,

 Anyone know anything about the build specs of the Mr. Gray's Hunq? I'm 
 curious in general, but specifically about the bars.
 Thanks,
 Chris
 Redding, Ca. 


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[RBW] Re: Crane bell metals and quick reviews. Forget frame metals discussion. Lets talk bells!

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Spurcycle makes the best bell I have found. It is really nice, however it 
does not have quite the classic look as a brass bell. It is stunning in 
it's perfection and tooling. I have one on my Atlantis and have ordered 
another for my mountain bike. Expensive for a bell, but worth it. 
Clay

On Saturday, July 26, 2014 9:34:32 PM UTC-7, lungimsam wrote:

 So I was in my LBS today, swapping some tubes for my wife's 700c, Shraeder 
 Raleigh.

 I poked around and saw they had Crane Hammer Strike Suzu bells in stock : 
 copper, brass, aluminum.

 I have been wanting a silver one to match my silver components on my 
 Rivbikes. Here is what I discovered.

 *The brass goes :* blnnng(sssiaaarrrnnnggg) 
 (rolling overtones in parenths) Crystal clear sonorous sound. Complex 
 overtones. Low note, trolley sounding bell. I love the sound. The brass is 
 beautiful and a rich looking color.

 *The Copper goes:* Dng.  Not much in the way of overtones. 
 Fundamental tone. Crystal clear and also nice. Higher tone if I remember 
 than the brass. But the color is dull and not as pretty as pictured on 
 websites.

 *The aluminium goes :* Plunk. Dull, muffled tone, like someone stuffed it 
 with felt or something. I even looked inside to see if anything was 
 dampening the sound. All three in stock were devoid of packaging material 
 and were plunky toned. No packing in the dome. The silver color is dull and 
 flat.

 So I guess I like the brass best. It sounds best to my ears, and is cool 
 when it ages and gets all patina-ed up.

 I have one from RBW already and hope to get another in the next order.
 What would really be great is a *real* 1 headset spacer hammer bell.

 *Which of the crane suzu hammer striker bell metals do you like best?*



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[RBW] Re: Continental Divide 4 day Bikepack

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 Thanks Patrick. Great photos. Adventure!


Clayton 

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[RBW] Re: The Rivendell Bike Weight Thread

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https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8hHXOS8apfs/U-EpEAW5TbI/ADA/67rjfKUlDpA/s1600/IMG_1930.JPG

36.6 Lbs for my Atlantis with fenders, Nitto mini front rack, Tubus front 
and rear racks, Brooks special, USE suspension seatpost, rear mount 
kickstand and two (one medium and one small) home made frame bags, and 
Profile aero bars without the extensions. As shown? Grocery store trip (IT 
is my car)...probably 85-90 lbs. Thankfully no hills.

Clayton

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[RBW] Re: The Rivendell Bike Weight Thread

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When I had my frame powder coated, I called Riv up for frame decals, but 
the only ones they could provide are the fragile decals that need a clear 
coat, which I didn't want to do. I found an online company that makes 
custom frame decals that you can design yourself. I have forgotten the name 
of the company though. Sorry. I just ordered Riv's Ressurecto stickers and 
might use those on the down tube for Urban anti theft camo. Maybe.

On Tuesday, August 5, 2014 12:04:33 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote:

 Clayton, that is EPIC.  Those fierce pannier flair bits are particularly 
 cool.  Tell us about your frame decals?

 On Tuesday, August 5, 2014 11:59:37 AM UTC-7, Clayton wrote:


 https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8hHXOS8apfs/U-EpEAW5TbI/ADA/67rjfKUlDpA/s1600/IMG_1930.JPG

 36.6 Lbs for my Atlantis with fenders, Nitto mini front rack, Tubus front 
 and rear racks, Brooks special, USE suspension seatpost, rear mount 
 kickstand and two (one medium and one small) home made frame bags, and 
 Profile aero bars without the extensions. As shown? Grocery store trip (IT 
 is my car)...probably 85-90 lbs. Thankfully no hills.

 Clayton



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[RBW] Re: Do you ride your drop bars above, at, or below saddle height on your Rivbikes?

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l have had 3 back surgeries and 3 carpal tunnel / elbow surgeries so I have 
to run my bars (Salsa Woodchippers) HIGH. I use a Nitto Dirt Drop stem 
(10cm) at max extension (It took a little modification of the stem to allow 
the tight bends of the Woodchipper to fit through). So far my Atlantis is 
the only bike I can ride without severe numbness and pain in my hands. The 
bottom of the drops is about an inch lower than the seat.
On my Ibis HD, I am running Jones bars with a real high stem and it isn't 
working. I think I will end up putting drop bars on it too.

Clayton

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[RBW] Rivendell has let me down.

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I ordered a set of Resurrectio stickers. They sent me the not tough ones 
that go under the clear coat rather than the ones I ordered which were the 
tough ones that go over the clear coat. As I was applying the seat tube 
sticker it shattered. I contacted Riv, and they said since I had already 
applied it they couldn't send me new ones. The problem I have is that you 
can't tell what the stickers are as they have paper on both sides of the 
stickers. It was their fault that they sent me the wrong ones and they 
won't fix it. Crappy customer service. I am not happy. $18.00 dollars for 
stickers to start with is a little ridiculous. I will make my own head 
badge and leave all references to Rivendell off my powder coated Atlantis. 
Can you see me pout?   I'm gonna take my ball and go home. 

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[RBW] Re: Rivendell has let me down.

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*Brian from Riv has sent me new stickers free of charge. Thank you 
Rivendell. You stick by your customers and make things right. *
*I need to say, I love my Atlantis. Honestly, it is the best all around 
bike I have ever owned. If you are on the fence about buying a Rivendell, 
just buy one. You won't regret it. I never have. I will no longer bitch or 
whine. Go on about your day.*

On Monday, August 11, 2014 5:13:57 PM UTC-7, Clayton wrote:

 I ordered a set of Resurrectio stickers. They sent me the not tough ones 
 that go under the clear coat rather than the ones I ordered which were the 
 tough ones that go over the clear coat. As I was applying the seat tube 
 sticker it shattered. I contacted Riv, and they said since I had already 
 applied it they couldn't send me new ones. The problem I have is that you 
 can't tell what the stickers are as they have paper on both sides of the 
 stickers. It was their fault that they sent me the wrong ones and they 
 won't fix it. Crappy customer service. I am not happy. $18.00 dollars for 
 stickers to start with is a little ridiculous. I will make my own head 
 badge and leave all references to Rivendell off my powder coated Atlantis. 
 Can you see me pout?   I'm gonna take my ball and go home. 


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[RBW] Re: NITTO Mark's Rack and Berthoud adjustable rack and VO Randonner rack.

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I had a Marks rack. I found it to be heavy (lots of fasteners) and very 
flexy.
Clay


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[RBW] Re: Any other front racks for sidepulls besides VO Rando/Mark's/Berthoud?

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*I use a Nitto M12. Light and strong...*

On Thursday, October 23, 2014 8:37:43 PM UTC-7, lungimsam wrote:

 Those attaching to fork braze-ons or p-clamps, but not long legged 
 racks...don't wanna attach to dropouts or down in the fork blade curves.

 Was wondering if its just these three for sidepulls and short legs at this 
 point on the market.


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[RBW] Re: Nitto big front rack q / hello

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Hunquapiller is nice! I bought a New Nitto Front Rack and just got done 
installing it. P-clamps are a pain but they are the best solution overall. 
Only one bolt on each side. Less flex than having long arms. Lighter, 
stiffer, cleaner look etc. When I had my Atlantis repainted I had some 
barrel braze ons attached to the fork in the standard mid fork position. It 
bugs me that I have a braze on 1.25 inches from the fork slot that I can't 
use. I am extremely anal and fastidious on my bike set up and if I was you, 
I'd go with the P-clamps
Clayton Bailey

On Saturday, November 8, 2014 5:15:14 PM UTC-8, drew beckmeyer wrote:

 Hey,
 I'm new here, but this group has already been a great resource. I've been 
 building up my new hunqapillar, and have come to front rack attachment. 
 I've seen posts where the big front rack has been attached without 
 p-clamps. For some reason, those methods didn't really work for me. I ended 
 up attaching the rack without the clamps but somewhat differently than I've 
 seen before. Lower fork eyelets attached to rack via struts attached to the 
 inside of the fork.
 So here are my questions:

 Is it a problem to attach the struts to the inside of the fork (about 1cm 
 of clearance on each side between bolt and spoke)?

 Is it an issue that the points of connection to the fork are the dropout 
 eyelets and the lower mid-fork mounts? Would it be more stable with the 
 second attachment to the higher mounts? Am I stressing anything too much? 
 Etc etc etc.

 Pics should be attached. Thanks in advance



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[RBW] Re: Wheel Stabilizer or no?

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Cecily, I read your post and designed a simple contraption for my Atlantis. 
I recently bought a Nitto big front rack from Riv and it  flops! It was 
easy to make. I had a frame bag that I made, so I used that to anchor and 
store the elastic backed strap when not in use. Mine is anchored on one 
end, but you could make it with hooks on each end. The first one I made was 
just a cord with hooks. I found it tangled in my bike bag, so I sewed a 
strap to stretched out, weak elastic. It shrinks it in half when not 
attached, less tangles. Watch the video attached all the way until it stops 
for a demo. It's cheap, fast, light and unbreakable. Perfect for touring 
and daily use. We must banish wheel flop!

Clayton (Bend)

On Friday, October 31, 2014 5:25:43 PM UTC-7, Cecily Walker wrote:

 Since putting a Mark's Rack and a basket on the front of my Betty Foy, my 
 front handlebars flop most prodigiously (and annoyingly) when there's 
 anything in the basket. I'm writing to get you folks' opinions on wheel 
 stabilizers, or any other solutions you can think of to fight the flop. 

 Cheers,
 Cecily 


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[RBW] Re: Favorite weather to ride in.

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 Last winter it was around -20 F for a couple of weeks or so. I have no 
 car, just my bikes, so I spent serious coin on proper clothing; New 
 google/prescription eyewear to keep my eyes from tearing, wool, down, soft 
 shell pants, Bern winter helmet, Wolvhammer boots and so forth. I grow a 
 beard each winter which helps. I would much rather ride when it is 0 
 degrees than 99... 

  My favorite time to ride would be spring. Bright green leaves, gentle 
not cold breeze, birds chirping and blue skies. 
Clayton (Bend Or)

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Re: [RBW] Re: Compass 26 × 1.75 Feedback requested

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Ok, I found it... Expensive though... They make a fatbike tire too in the 
same pattern...


On Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 11:02:24 AM UTC-8, Tim Gavin wrote:

 I'm also a huge fan of the ITS micro knobby on a 26 country bike for 
 gravel, dirt, pavement, etc.  The reverse tread in the center lets them 
 roll very fast.  I like mine around 25-30 psi for gravel, and 30-35 psi for 
 pavement.

 It looks like you can still get the MK3 in 26 x 2.25 
 http://shop.veetireco.com/Vee-Tire-Co-MK3-26x2-25-BMX-Tire-p/bx-mk3-14.htm 
 but 
 no longer in 26 x 2.1.  For that size, it looks like the Speedster is their 
 option--which seems like a very similar tire, but a hair less tread.

 This bums me out, because the chainstay U-brake on my KOM won't clear a 
 2.25 tire.  I guess I'll use a 2.1 Speedster on the rear when I wear out 
 the MK2.  No risk of that any time soon, though.  I have about 1000 miles 
 on my MK2s, with no flats and I can't see any wear.

 Clayton, if you have a line on 26 x 2.1 MKs, please order at least 1 pair 
 for me as well!  Shoot, make that 2 or 3 pair; they're a great tire for 
 MTB-to-townie conversions because they're fast, light, and still 
 sure-footed on most surfaces.

 -Tim

 On Thu, Jan 22, 2015 at 12:21 PM, 'Clayton' via RBW Owners Bunch 
 rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript: wrote:

 Whenever a tire thread comes up, I have to chime in on the Intense cycles 
 micro knobby. My favorite tire *ever* for the touring I do. It is very 
 light, wide (2.10 or so), and rolls like silk. Pump 'em up and they go 
 zoomy. Make 'em soft and they are very comfy off road. I like 'em more than 
 the Compass. I should probably sell my pair of compass tires.. I never run 
 them...Matter of fact, writing this just made me think I should order more 
 micro knobbies, before they go away... Fear purchase...lol.

 The Clayton in Bend Oregon



 On Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 6:40:21 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote:

 Hi Bunch, 

 Has anyone had experience with the above tires? If yes how do they 
 compare to the Big Ben's? The compass weigh in at 440g which are light and 
 I presume would roll fast. I wonder how they'd handle mixed terrain? How 
 they hold up over time? In advance thanks for your thoughts. 

 Cheers, 

 ~Hugh

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Re: [RBW] Re: Compass 26 × 1.75 Feedback requested

['Clayton' via RBW Owners Bunch]

Dammit. I can't find them anywhere...sniffBww! I might have to try 
the 2.25's... Or just say screw it and get some Maxxis crossmarks. .. 
Seriously sad... How come it always goes like that? You finally find 
something that works real well, and they discontinue it? Like the original 
paperwall Fisher Fat Track and Specialized Hard pack tires... Great tires 
with vulnerable sidewalls, but they rode so nice...

On Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 11:02:24 AM UTC-8, Tim Gavin wrote:

 I'm also a huge fan of the ITS micro knobby on a 26 country bike for 
 gravel, dirt, pavement, etc.  The reverse tread in the center lets them 
 roll very fast.  I like mine around 25-30 psi for gravel, and 30-35 psi for 
 pavement.

 It looks like you can still get the MK3 in 26 x 2.25 
 http://shop.veetireco.com/Vee-Tire-Co-MK3-26x2-25-BMX-Tire-p/bx-mk3-14.htm 
 but 
 no longer in 26 x 2.1.  For that size, it looks like the Speedster is their 
 option--which seems like a very similar tire, but a hair less tread.

 This bums me out, because the chainstay U-brake on my KOM won't clear a 
 2.25 tire.  I guess I'll use a 2.1 Speedster on the rear when I wear out 
 the MK2.  No risk of that any time soon, though.  I have about 1000 miles 
 on my MK2s, with no flats and I can't see any wear.

 Clayton, if you have a line on 26 x 2.1 MKs, please order at least 1 pair 
 for me as well!  Shoot, make that 2 or 3 pair; they're a great tire for 
 MTB-to-townie conversions because they're fast, light, and still 
 sure-footed on most surfaces.

 -Tim

 On Thu, Jan 22, 2015 at 12:21 PM, 'Clayton' via RBW Owners Bunch 
 rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript: wrote:

 Whenever a tire thread comes up, I have to chime in on the Intense cycles 
 micro knobby. My favorite tire *ever* for the touring I do. It is very 
 light, wide (2.10 or so), and rolls like silk. Pump 'em up and they go 
 zoomy. Make 'em soft and they are very comfy off road. I like 'em more than 
 the Compass. I should probably sell my pair of compass tires.. I never run 
 them...Matter of fact, writing this just made me think I should order more 
 micro knobbies, before they go away... Fear purchase...lol.

 The Clayton in Bend Oregon



 On Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 6:40:21 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote:

 Hi Bunch, 

 Has anyone had experience with the above tires? If yes how do they 
 compare to the Big Ben's? The compass weigh in at 440g which are light and 
 I presume would roll fast. I wonder how they'd handle mixed terrain? How 
 they hold up over time? In advance thanks for your thoughts. 

 Cheers, 

 ~Hugh

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[RBW] Re: Compass 26 × 1.75 Feedback requested

['Clayton' via RBW Owners Bunch]

Whenever a tire thread comes up, I have to chime in on the Intense cycles 
micro knobby. My favorite tire *ever* for the touring I do. It is very 
light, wide (2.10 or so), and rolls like silk. Pump 'em up and they go 
zoomy. Make 'em soft and they are very comfy off road. I like 'em more than 
the Compass. I should probably sell my pair of compass tires.. I never run 
them...Matter of fact, writing this just made me think I should order more 
micro knobbies, before they go away... Fear purchase...lol.

The Clayton in Bend Oregon



On Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 6:40:21 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote:

 Hi Bunch, 

 Has anyone had experience with the above tires? If yes how do they compare 
 to the Big Ben's? The compass weigh in at 440g which are light and I 
 presume would roll fast. I wonder how they'd handle mixed terrain? How they 
 hold up over time? In advance thanks for your thoughts. 

 Cheers, 

 ~Hugh

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[RBW] Re: Atlantis or Hunq - what's the real difference?

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I met an ex-employee of Rivendell, and we talked a bit. I bought my 
Atlantis in '98 or so. He said, You have one of the good ones. The newer 
Atlantis is made from heavier, cheaper tube sets. I love my Atlantis. 
Would I love a new one as much? Probably. Would I buy a new Atlantis? 
Maybe. 

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[RBW] Re: Riv handlebars and back pain-your experience?

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https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-PExA0xksNmU/VOS2vl0VSjI/ADQ/BgtlPdyjRGg/s1600/IMG_2116.JPG
 I have always run a suspension seat past since my first back surgery. The 
small hits take a toll. A suspension seatpost saves energy too, as you 
don't have to unweight the seat constantly to absorb shock. I have bought 
and used many different types, and my current fave is the USE suspension 
seatpost. My air pressure stays at 30-35 psi in my tires, unless I am 
carrying a heavy load. 

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[RBW] Re: Bar Ends vs Paul Thumbies? Anyone tried both?

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I have run both on drop bars. I ran the thumbies up top, close to the stem. 
Thumbies work well and they are protected from falls. At the time I also 
ran interrupter levers. I didn't bang my knee on the shifters and it worked 
well.  I prefer the bar end shifters just a smidge. They are quicker to 
access. To shift the thumbies, you need to have your hands on the bar tops. 


On Thursday, February 12, 2015 at 10:41:02 AM UTC-8, N. Llama wrote:

 Speaking of bar ends vs Thumbies, what are people's thoughts on the two 
 for drop bars? I'm reluctantly switching from downtube shifters on my 
 touring bike (not stable enough fully loaded and going fast on the highway) 
 and have had the idea of running thumbies instead of bar ends since I have 
 been in the bar end camp before and was bothered by the accidental shifts, 
 but I'm not sure how ergonomic or well thumbies would work. I've seen a few 
 pictures of people running thumbies on drop bars but there are others out 
 there saying that it's a no go.


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[RBW] My Winter Projects

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This winter, I made a camera bag that is secured shut by magnets and clips 
onto my Ortlieb handlebar bag frame. I also made a top tube Tenkara rod 
bag, tent pole rack bag (not shown). The two frame bags I made last winter. 
The new quick release basket I made works flawlessly, better than the first 
one. It goes on and off in seconds, there is nothing attached to the rack, 
and is very secure. I only mount it when I need it. 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/fireman483/sets/72157650867713900/


Clayton (Bend)

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[RBW] Re: My Winter Projects

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Here is the link to the Shultzi bags. I am still using them on a almost on 
a weekly basis for really heavy loads, groceries, which sometimes hit 80 
lbs. I mounted the newest Arkel top rail mounting system recently, and use 
the Orlieb lower hook. The best of both systems.

Have fun!

Clayton (Bend)

https://veloapocalypse.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/dumpsterlovepanniers.pdf

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Re: [RBW] Re: Mounting bolt coming loose on twin-leg kickstand

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*A rear mount kickstand looks like it would work on your rear triangle 
using the front ustay(?)*

*clay*



On Monday, March 23, 2015 at 11:48:59 AM UTC-7, Tom Harrop wrote:

 Thanks Steve, that certainly looks like it's doing the job! That's what I 
 meant, although I don't think that particular one would work with my 
 Bombadil: https://flic.kr/p/boK38V. Do you put a toe strap on the brake 
 or something to stop the front wheel rolling? 

 Part of the problem is that in my part of the world (south of France) 
 there are rarely bike racks that I can lean my bike against to lock. Best 
 case is the small hoops that are intended to hold the rear tyre. My tyres 
 don't fit in those, so I have to park next to them rather than in them, 
 which means I think I will have to persist with some sort of kickstand... 
 hmm


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[RBW] Re: My Winter Projects

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Vid disappeared.



On Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 11:17:27 AM UTC-7, Clayton wrote:

 This winter, I made a camera bag that is secured shut by magnets and clips 
 onto my Ortlieb handlebar bag frame. I also made a top tube Tenkara rod 
 bag, tent pole rack bag (not shown). The two frame bags I made last winter. 
 The new quick release basket I made works flawlessly, better than the first 
 one. It goes on and off in seconds, there is nothing attached to the rack, 
 and is very secure. I only mount it when I need it. 

 https://www.flickr.com/photos/fireman483/sets/72157650867713900/


 Clayton (Bend)


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[RBW] Re: My Winter Projects

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 Video of quick basket in action


 https://www.flickr.com/photos/fireman483/16572286297/


 Clayton (Bend)


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[RBW] Re: My Winter Projects

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https://www.flickr.com/photos/fireman483/16592294430/

Ok, I think this is itBeetle basket operation...

Clayton




On Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 11:17:27 AM UTC-7, Clayton wrote:

 This winter, I made a camera bag that is secured shut by magnets and clips 
 onto my Ortlieb handlebar bag frame. I also made a top tube Tenkara rod 
 bag, tent pole rack bag (not shown). The two frame bags I made last winter. 
 The new quick release basket I made works flawlessly, better than the first 
 one. It goes on and off in seconds, there is nothing attached to the rack, 
 and is very secure. I only mount it when I need it. 

 https://www.flickr.com/photos/fireman483/sets/72157650867713900/


 Clayton (Bend)


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[RBW] Re: My Winter Projects

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Bobby, 
I found the bags in a Army Surplus store here in Oregon. They no longer 
carry them unfortunately.

On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 8:17:17 AM UTC-7, Soren Hansen wrote:

 BobbyB, thank you for the kind words,
 I bought my BW mountain troops rucksack in used condition from a Store 
 in Finland (Varusteleka.com), a miltary surplus store.
 That makes me the happy second owner, next after Heinz,Jürgen, Udo and 
 Karl, who at some point probably carried these rucksacks on their backs, (I 
 personally prefer to carry them on the bike..), no doubt these bags can 
 take a beating !  Once again thanks to Clayton for his very informative 
 instruction to convert these !
 I believe that Clayton back in the day found some in new condition from 
 Cabelas ? 
 the front shifter on the downtube... ;
 I spend most of my time in the middle ring (36t) of my triple crank with 
 an 8 speed 11-32t on the back.
 it gives a little more space for my handlebar bag (an old Swedish Gasmask 
 bag dated 1942)
 I had an almost empty bottle of Whisky (Balvenie 21 year old Portwood with 
 the most beautiful wooden cork I thought would look nice on the barend)..it 
 does !
 The only thing is, I still can not afford a Rivendell.
 Best regards


 On Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 2:38:59 PM UTC+1, Montclair BobbyB wrote:

 Soren:  Nice build, cool panniers, nice mod... Where did you find the 
 bags to make the panniers?

 I saw the Camargue up close at the Philly Bike Expo... just a 
 solid-looking workhorse-of-a-bike... very impressed.
 Curious why you left the front shifter on the down-tube?

 Great job, BB




 On Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 12:01:19 PM UTC-4, Soren Hansen wrote:

  and here is a picture of a couple of my bags mounted on my current 
 touring bike; Velo Orange Camargue 62 cm.
 best regards
 Soren in Denmark

 On Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 3:06:26 AM UTC+1, Deacon Patrick wrote:

 Thanks!

 With abandon,
 Patrick

 On Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at 7:47:53 PM UTC-6, Clayton wrote:

 Here is the link to the Shultzi bags. I am still using them on a 
 almost on a weekly basis for really heavy loads, groceries, which 
 sometimes 
 hit 80 lbs. I mounted the newest Arkel top rail mounting system recently, 
 and use the Orlieb lower hook. The best of both systems.

 Have fun!

 Clayton (Bend)


 https://veloapocalypse.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/dumpsterlovepanniers.pdf



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[RBW] Re: Paul Brakes -- Wow!

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I have to jump in here.. I have always been taught and discovered on my 
own, that the straddle cable should be as close to perpendicular, or at 90 
degrees, to the center of the brake pad lever *when it hits the rim*. You 
can do this experiment on your own. Get a stick. Tie a string to it. Lay 
the stick on the ground and lift the string. Lift perpendicularly and then 
from different acute angles, inline with the stick. If you lift from acute 
angles, the stick slides, which is energy wasted. If you set up your brakes 
with a too short straddle cable, you lose feel and the leverage forces 
change as you apply the brakes. Starts out soft and weak, and increases as 
you apply the brakes because the angle gets closer to 90 degrees. Over 90 
degrees, and you get weak brakes. The brake arm is just a lever. It works 
best, like all levers if you lift from the end at 90 degrees. The brake arm 
pivot placement is basic too. Long arm on the straddle cable side, shorter 
arm on the rim side. It does not matter at all when it comes to straddle 
cable length. The only lever the straddle cable acts on is the long side. 
The distance between the pivot and rim, and pivot and straddle cable angle 
is fixed and you can't change it. After 20 years plus of running 
cantilevers and being a mechanic for YETI cycles back in the heyday, a shop 
manager and mechanic, I finally gave up.  I run V-brakes now, which are 
much more powerful, especially with long Cool Stop salmon pads. Braking is 
at near disc power. I can easily do a nose wheelie, using brake power 
alone. The feel is so good, I can anti-lock brake the front. Apply, feel it 
start to slide, let loose and rebrake. The only thing I don't like and it 
is very minor, is the hood shape on the Cane Creek Road V-brake levers. 
 There is far more clearance with panniers and I don't poke my calf 
anymore. Everyone here loves their cantilevers. They are prettier and match 
the aesthetic of Rivendell. I get that, but for me the superiority of 
V-brakes has become beautiful in itself. 

On Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 7:33:03 PM UTC-8, ted wrote:

 Deacon,

 The thing is, that definitely does not increase the leverage. 

 The the vertical component of the tension in the straddle cable is equal 
 to the tension in the brake cable (well half on each side).
 Lengthening the straddle cable reduces the tension in it as well as 
 changing the angle at which it meets the brake arm. The vertical component 
 of the tension stays the same, and the horizontal component is decreased.
 The net result is less torque around the brake post for a given force on 
 the brake lever.
 For a wide profile brake like the 720, where the end of the arm is barely 
 above the pivot, the decrease in leverage is relatively small. But it is a 
 decrease, not an increase. To get an increase in leverage by lengthening 
 the straddle cable the end of the brake arm would have to be below the 
 pivot.

 Again I'm not claiming that the longer straddle cable didn't work better 
 for you, just that the cause of the better can't have been increased 
 leverage.


 On Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 6:56:40 PM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote:

 Kellie, I went with touring in the back because I got them used and 
 that's the set up that was available. It's a set up common to folks who 
 want the most power for the front brake, and clearance for panniers in the 
 rear.

 Ted, lengthening the saddle cable make the angle of the brake cable to 
 the brake arm closer to 90˚, and that definitely increased leverage. Here's 
 what it looked like:

 https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/14450777149/in/set-72157645649878184

 With abandon,
 Patrick



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[RBW] Re: Nitto Light Mount - need Macgyver

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Thinking off the top of my head: Two small P clamps. One 1/4 X 3/4 
aluminum flat bar, long enough to fit between the struts at the desired 
light location. Cut the ends of the strap to match the angle of the rack 
struts. Drill three holes, one on each end and one in the middle for 
mounting the light. Mount the bar between the struts using the P clamps. 
Mount the light on the middle hole with a tubular stand off. Or: Use two 
flat bars with grooves filed in the them to entrap the rack struts. Use an 
allen on each end to pull the two together. Or just have one welded 
on..:) 

Clayton (Bend)

On Thursday, May 14, 2015 at 10:55:59 AM UTC-7, Edwin W wrote:

 I have a bike/rack that I would like to use the Nitto Light mount, but it 
 does not have removable struts. That is, the struts are welded to the 
 platform at the top and the dropout connector at the bottom.

 How would you all attach it to the strut?

 Edwin


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Re: [RBW] Re: Two Fish Strap on Bottle Cage?

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I would suggest you buy some rubber electrical self vulcanizing splicing 
tape. It does not use adhesive.  It is available in almost all hardware 
stores. Wrap a couple of wraps around the seat tube, then install the 
strap. Ultimate no slip grip. It leaves no residue and is very easy to 
remove. I make my own frame bags and have used this stuff to line my straps 
(with contact cement) so the bags do not slide around, and slowly wear the 
paint. With this fix, your Two Fish will not twist or settle. I used to use 
a liquid rubber to smear into the surface of the webbing on my pump strap 
design. You could try that too. Of course frame and strap should be clean 
when installing. 


Clayton (Bend

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Re: [RBW] Re: Two Fish Strap on Bottle Cage?

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 One other thing Patrick: The thick 3M tape becomes very gooey over time, 
 and will get all over your frame and imbed the strap with goo. It makes a 
 mess. Buy the cheaper thinner rubber tape. It stays 'tape' and doesn't goo 
 out.


Clayton 

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[RBW] Re: RBW Osaka Roadie clip bell loud enough?

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I suggest the Spurcycle bell. Best bell ever. It is worth the high price. 
 I have two, and need one more.  I got the anodized black ones. Very small 
and very loud with a perfect Ding. Love them (no connection). 
The bell dome is steel, and made by a company that makes all kinds of 
bells. I believe this bell dome is their first bicycle dome and they did a 
great job. 

Clayton (Bend)

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On Sunday, May 17, 2015 at 10:21:29 PM UTC-7, Lungimsam wrote:

 It's very small so I was wondering before buying. Thanks for any info on 
 this. Please state if yours is brass or aluminum. Thanks.

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[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for wheel security?

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I use Pitlocks on my wheels and seat bolt. I love them. Many times I just 
lock my front wheel to a rack. No scratching the paint, easier etc. 

Clay (Bend)

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[RBW] Re: Good camera for on the bike

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I bought a Sony DSC-WX350 for use while riding. So far it has been great. I 
sewed a camera case that latches with magnets and clips onto the inside of 
my Ortleib handlebar bag. It is very tiny and light. 

Clayton Bend OR

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Re: [RBW] Re: cutting down a stem?

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Is it because you are still using the long stem bolt? Maybe bottomed out 
the wedge on the end of the threads of the stem bolt, where it transitions 
to non threaded. Maybe?

Clayton Bend




On Friday, April 17, 2015 at 7:41:05 PM UTC-7, mike goldman wrote:

 im not sure which stem in question you cut down but look to the wedge as a 
 possibly culprit 

 those wedges came in a couple diameters for the same bolt size. 
  
 Want to place your ad here? 
 Advertise on United Online 
 http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/5531c435f2b8144357e20st01duc 


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[RBW] Re: Elevenmile Cañon Loop

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Thanks for the cool photos!
Clayton Bend

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[RBW] Re: Fender Frustration

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 Patrick, when I first started following Rivendell, they recommended using 
 zip ties. Drill holes on each side of the fork crown, each side of the 
 transverse seatstay brace and bottom bracket brace in your fenders. Use zip 
 ties everywhere. McMaster.com has mil spec zip ties that are stronger and 
 safer than MalWart. I tried this for awhile, but it upset my esthetics, so 
 I live with permanently mounted fenders. I bought Planet Bikes quick 
 release fenders for my go faster bike, and they work well. They only 
 require a couple of zip ties. 


Clayton Bend
 

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[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for helmet mounted rear view mirrors?

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I used the bottle cap mirrors. I forget who makes them, but they use a 
glass mirror, not plastic. I found the little sharp points on the cap wear 
holes in things if allowed to bounce around in a bag. I carefully tore it 
apart and super glued the wire to the back of the mirror and tossed the 
cap. I wrapped the edge with silicone tape to cover the edge. I use the 
German ulra lite mirror on my bike, and just clamped it on the bar end 
shifter body. It clears the shifter in all gears. I quit using the glasses 
mirror after it somehow chipped a chunk out of my eyeglass lens. 

The Bend Oregon Clayton

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[RBW] Re: A Life Update

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 Cecily, I hope all goes great!  Work hard at rehab! Please keeps us 
 informed on your progress. My orthopedist keeps telling me I need a new 
 knee too. I have been putting it off. I had a ex-marine friend get both his 
 knees done at once. He really regretted that decision, but he now rides 
 motorcycles and bikes off road. 


Claytonious Q 

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[RBW] Re: How are albatross and albastache bars for long distance riding?

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I tried the 'Stache. I found the brake levers, which have to be mounted 
almost in plane with the bars, did not mesh with my weird wrists. I am one 
of those weirdo's who's ulna is longer than normal. Carpal tunnel surgeries 
didn't help. I run drop bars very high, with the plane of the seat about 
half way between the drops and the tops. Why run drops, if you can't get 
down in the hooks and stay there, comfortably? I see so many folks refusing 
to raise their bars due to fashion, the experts, and outside influences 
in general. Your back, neck, wrists and smiles will all benefit. 


Clayton

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[RBW] Re: bb cable guide channel question

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My cables have been sawing away  at my bottom bracket on my Atlantis since 
1998.  It is my 'car' and I ride it constantly.  There is a shallow groove 
worn into the shell, but not very deep.  It should be good for another 
couple of decades. The frustration of the cable popping out of the little 
metal guides still remains.  Maybe I will get a plastic guide someday, 
maybe. 

Claytonious Q

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[RBW] Re: Threaded Headset Recommendation

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 I've been using a Velo Orange sealed one inch threaded headset for over a 
 decade and it has had zero issues. If it fails, I'll buy another. Warning: 
 The Chris King headset I bought, won't work with headset spacers between 
 the tension nut and 'cap' nut. I found it wouldn't work with my Atlantis 
 and it's extended steerer tube.


Claytonious  Q
  

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[RBW] Re: Threaded Headset Recommendation

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Thanks Ginz, I'll look into it...
Claytonious Q\


On Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 9:25:39 AM UTC-7, Ginz wrote:

 Clayton,

 It sounds like you have a Grip Nut headset which does not allow for 
 spacers.

 A Grip Nut - to - 2 Nut conversion kit from Chris King should allow you 
 to use spacers between the locknuts.




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[RBW] Re: loaded handling question

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 I was troubled by severe shimmy on my old Atlantis. I had a Nitto small 
 front rack with a Tubus low rider. No matter how I changed the weight, it 
 persisted.  I bought a Nitto big front rack from Riv and the shimmy 
 disappeared. For years I resisted the voices that said to load the front. 
 Once I did, no prob. I have a theory that the Tubus front rack and others 
 of the ilk, are too flexible laterally (not the rears, they are 
 triangulated). Between the fork and rack oscillation dance, wibblewobbles 
 raise their heads and make one nervous. The load yaws on the flexible rack, 
 twisting the fork a bit, which hits the right oscillation frequency 
 and. 


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[RBW] Re: BQ to publish study of pedal retention usefulness in Summer issue

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 After riding clipless and toe clips since 1987, I wanted my spin to be 
 more efficient, so I spent 3-1/2 years perfecting my spin, by pedaling a 
 stationary bike, one legged on slippery flat pedals. The only time I have 
 found clipless to be an advantage is when you need the extra horse power by 
 pulling up, which I find I rarely need anymore. I went to flats due to bad 
 knees, and am glad I did. For road racing and cross country mountain bike 
 racing, clipless is still the way to go. I run clipless on my plastic road 
 bike, but flats on my mountain bike and Atlantis. There are so many 
 advantages to flat pedals. It took awhile for me to unknot my clipless 
 pedal is superior mindset and open it to flats.


Trust me, I am and edumacated bike mag rag reader and believe everything 
they say.  I have found a few things Jan has wrote that make me question 
his expertise, but overall he seems on point.  He talked about brake 
judder and how plastic bikes accentuate it. Basic brake work: You toe in 
your brake pads to get rid of judder, no matter what the frame material is. 
He seemed infer that judder in plastic bikes is incurable, but I think he 
was just putting on a sales spin for his bikes. I enjoy his magazine, but 
in the end, I take all bike advice with a grain of pepper. After all, the 
joy we find in riding is the choices WE decide, not what the magazines, 
experts or pros say, not the egomaniac cycle expert with too much 
testosterone, or the bike marketing industry that makes absurd claims. For 
me, riding a bike is liberating. I just want to ride like a kid again, just 
riding my bike and enjoying every pedal stroke. Too much bike expert 
noise, takes the fun out of it. Ego's are a funny thing and I find mine 
very irritating at times. . . . Like right now... lol. 

Claytonious Q

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[RBW] Re: Does anyone have experience with Troy Designs cycling shorts?

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 Patrick, I use a set (inner padded short and outer short) of Troy Lee's 
 MTB cross country shorts when riding my mountain bike, and like them quite 
 a bit. Living without a car, all my pants/shorts have become stretchy. I 
 have some Columbia and Eddie Bauer stretchy shorts I wear daily. In colder 
 weather I wear stretchy jeans. You will find it very hard to go back after 
 riding stretchyso much more comfortable and dare I say, liberating? 
 (less pedaling resistance) I'd say buy the shorts!



Clayton (Bend) 

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[RBW] Re: FS: Sam Hillborne with Rohloff Hub

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Fight! Don't quit riding. I have had over ten surgeries, three back, three 
knee, four related to carpal tunnel and some others. I need a knee 
replacement very soon, but I am putting it off as long as I can tolerate 
it. The only thing that helps my pain is riding. I live without a car and 
ride lots. Don't quit riding. Just don't. You can do it! I am the biggest 
whiner, (luckily I live alone) complainer and hater of chronic pain, and if 
I can do it, anyone can. I just make sure my bikes are very comfortable. I 
wish you the best, good luck. 

Clayton (Bend)

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[RBW] Re: You might be a Riv owner if you...

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 ...Your bikes sits in the living room and you stare at them like most 
 people watch TV. Best show on.

You wish the paint could suffer less, so you have your frame powder 
coated.
You realize you are in a Harley Davidson type of cult. 
You have bought and tried every kind of handlebar.
You are a Nitto freak! 
You find toe interference with the front wheel on sharp turns, but find 
it charming and would not dare change it because the geometry is perfect 
for comfort.
You have made a difference in the war against global warming, because 
your bike is so capable, you sold your car.
You dream of world tours.
You love the Riv Google forum, because the people are nice. Even the 
armchair-self-promoted-experts have their charm...at times.
You are a cyclist.

Clayton (Bend)

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[RBW] Re: What's in your garage?

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No garage, just a two room bachelor apartment.  I have a large dresser that 
holds nothing but bike parts and two homemade vertical bike racks that hold:

1998 (99?) Rivendell Atlantis
Specialized S-works Crux cyclocross bike (my road bike)
Ibis HD mountain bike

Panniers, bike packing bags, extra tires, touring and commuting gear is in 
every available drawer, closet and corner.  Clayton (Bend)

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XWXXD6YnCXA/VbpGoKXK_AI/AEY/9a1cmke4DpM/s1600/IMG_2208.JPG

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[RBW] Do you wear a large? Cheap Seersuckers in large, from Eddie Bauer.

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I found this and find it might be of use to the Society of the 
Rivendellians:

http://www.eddiebauer.com/product/men-s-classic-fit-short-sleeve-seersucker-shirt/13401624/_/A-ebSku_034824965590__13401624_catalog10002_en__US?showProducts=333backToCat=Men-ClearancepreviousPage=SCATtab=clearancecolor=654

I have been looking for awhile and unfortunately I wear a medium, which 
they are out of.

Clayton (Bend)

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[RBW] Re: Dirt Drop stem with Atlantis?

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 I run a Dirt Drop stem on my Atlantis. I have for many years. I recommend 
 it highly. Points: The obtuse angle is better on your liver, spleen and 
 bladder in a head on accident than the acute angle of a regular road stem 
 (ex paramedic fretting). I have some spinal issues, and the ability to 
 raise the bars high is the best thing I ever did for my lower back and 
 neck. S comfortable. The seat level bisects the middle of the bar 
 hooks, so I can use the drops at least fifty percent of the time, instead 
 of always being on the tops and hoods. I don't look at the road right in 
 front of my wheel as much...lol. Eric, I would recommend you get the 100, 
 not the 80 mm stem. The stem raises your bars up and BACK quite a bit. I 
 like a short top tube and so I tried the 80 and it was way too short. Of 
 course that is all dependent on frame size, height, physical issues and 
 yadda yadda...Best of luck getting comfy. 


https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YrOY-9hjdBc/VbERY2AkJyI/AEE/W2_6nnVK_rc/s1600/IMG_0067.JPG
Clayton (Bend) 

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[RBW] Re: More Sam Love--and do you ride your Riv through winter?

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 I live in Central Oregon and I ride year round on my Atlantis. I hate 
 cars, and I am car-less. We get snow, and it gets pretty cold. Winter 
 before last, it hit twenty below. Crazy weather warming weirdness. Anyhoo, 
 here are my tips: I run fenders with lots of clearance and ensure that the 
 bottom of the fenders are closer to the tire than the top. This ensures 
 snow does not get packed into a narrowing space between the tire and 
 fender. I made long fender flaps from medium weight leather that gets 
 neatsfoot oiled yearly. A Son hub with a Luxo U light, is mounted on the 
 front rack. I took an old fender and pop riveted a short extension onto the 
 existing fender on the front to prevent water from splashing up onto the 
 light and vent hole. I use studded tires and run pressure low enough to 
 ensure the studs make contact with the ice, and to provide a small amount 
 of comfort for the battering of riding over auto-chewed-chunks. 

I treated the inside of the frame with Frame Saver, twice. I keep the 
scratches touched up and wax my bike three or four times throughout the 
year. Waxing helps the crud to fall off and helps preserve the finish. 
I had my Atlantis powder coated to give it a little more armor compared to 
the stock paint. 
Waterproof panniers and a Ortlieb handlebar bag carries stuff. 


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[RBW] Re: (Not OT) carrying a camera on a bike

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https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3Vj2MCulwjs/VdyHp_Jql8I/AE4/qADRe3RvATA/s1600/IMG_2396.JPG
I made a custom padded bag for my small Sony camera that clips onto my 
handlebar bag. I sewed up a pouch that fits perfectly and used a magnetic 
clasp to close it and heat molded some ABS plastic with a heat gun to 
conform to the bag frame for the clip. The pouch sits inside the handlebar 
bag right at the rim. The camera is suspended in cloth rather than bouncing 
around with something else or banging away on a rack or basket. It works 
great. I just wished the camera took better photos. I think my Iphone 6 
takes better pictures, but alas, no telephoto. Sewing in three dimensions 
is hard!

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[RBW] Re: (Not OT) carrying a camera on a bike

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Oops. Just posted a post with a picture and forgot to tell who I am. The 
camera pouch post is from Clayton in Bend.

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[RBW] Re: Coffee outside.

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Cecily, 

My last easy bikepacking trip with my son has made me a whiny, whimpering 
limper.   I have talked to a couple of folks here in town that have had 
knee replacements that have said, "You'll know when it is time".  I will? 
 I have had eleven or twelve surgeries on various injuries and am burned 
out on going through the processUgh. I am now in knee conservation 
mode. I only ride when I have to (without a car, it's still daily).  What 
made you decide it was time? Your attitude is great!  I am excited for you! 
Clayton



On Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 11:27:22 PM UTC-7, Cecily Walker wrote:
>
> I'm getting antsy. I want to ride NOW NOW NOW, but I know I need to let my 
> muscles get stronger.  How are you fairing, Clayton? 
>
> On Monday, October 12, 2015 at 8:28:02 AM UTC-7, Clayton wrote:
>>
>> Thanks for the update Cecily. It sounds like you are recovering quickly. 
>> That gives me hopeWORK HARD! 
>> Clayton
>>
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[RBW] Re: Hand made hack quick release Fenders!

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More photos on the Riv Facebook page and my homepage has a few short vids. 

On Monday, October 26, 2015 at 8:58:56 AM UTC-7, Clayton wrote:
>
>
> After asking the group for fender recommendations, I bought Velo Oranges 
> stainless. I found them to be too heavy, and they did not give me enough 
> tire clearance. I then went and looked at Woody's wood fenders and found 
> them to be too heavy too, and too thick for clearance with my 2.25 tires.  
> 
>
>
> 
> The fenders I used are Planet Bikes quick release model. The stock 
> attachments are terrible, so I made fender clips that snap onto my *racks*, 
> from ABS, using a heat gun, and they snap on with authority. I fine tuned 
> the front ones for a safety release in case I suck up a stick. The fenders 
> snap on and off in about 40 seconds. They are laterally far more rigid than 
> all the permanent mounted fenders I have tried, as the wire stays are 
> shorter and splay out more.  I glued and riveted a thin compound curved 
> stainless strip to the front fender to increase lateral stiffness, which 
> helped a wee bit. I had to remove and reposition the rear stock stays. You 
> can see how short they are. 
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
>
> I am rather surprised and very happy on how well these work. 
> 
>

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[RBW] Hand made hack quick release Fenders!

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After asking the group for fender recommendations, I bought Velo Oranges 
stainless. I found them to be too heavy, and they did not give me enough 
tire clearance. I then went and looked at Woody's wood fenders and found 
them to be too heavy too, and too thick for clearance with my 2.25 tires.  



The fenders I used are Planet Bikes quick release model. The stock 
attachments are terrible, so I made fender clips that snap onto my *racks*, 
from ABS, using a heat gun, and they snap on with authority. I fine tuned 
the front ones for a safety release in case I suck up a stick. The fenders 
snap on and off in about 40 seconds. They are laterally far more rigid than 
all the permanent mounted fenders I have tried, as the wire stays are 
shorter and splay out more.  I glued and riveted a thin compound curved 
stainless strip to the front fender to increase lateral stiffness, which 
helped a wee bit. I had to remove and reposition the rear stock stays. You 
can see how short they are. 

 

 


I am rather surprised and very happy on how well these work. 


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Re: [RBW] My new project, The DirtDance Spinnaker Bag.

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No wobble at all, when all wrapped up tight.  I was actually shocked how 
tight the load (tent and pad) is secured.  The secret is in the flex wings 
and the two side straps (they attach  to the mid rails of the rack) that 
tighten the load, by pulling down on the wings after you roll down the top. 
 I haven't tried riding with a full bag of groceries in spinnaker mode yet. 
 I have a hunch, it will be very unstablelol.  The spinnaker mode is 
kind of a joke due to the bag being so big, but it actually has some merit 
in holding the bag open while loading, and it should block some of the cold 
from hitting my thighs, when it's in the twenties...

The Tires are from VEE rubber. VEE made Intense's super fast fat Micro 
Knobby, which I loved. Intense dropped them, so I went looking at VEE's 
tires for something similar. The tires are the MK3 model, 2.20".  Love 
them. Fast, light, soft, and enough traction for off road. The handlebars 
are the Sycip singles bar, which are no longer on their site. They are 
super wide, 26", and have a nice bend. So much nicer than drops, especially 
loaded and when on single track. 

Clayton 
Bend

On Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 8:48:07 PM UTC-8, Michael Williams wrote:
>
> Looks super cool and functional,  well done man!   No wobble when its 
> loaded up?   Also what tires/ bars on your Atlantis?? 
>
>
>

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[RBW] My new project, The DirtDance Spinnaker Bag.

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I'm actually exhausted, and feel a little sick to my stomach. Too much 
coffee (my beloved addiction) and a new serious obsession. I developed a 
new kind of bikepacking bag that addresses problems I have had. 
There were several surprises of perfect serendipity that occurred. I love 
it when it happens, and it is happening more and more with my projects. 
Serendipity is THE golden moment of creativity! (A guiding hand, a ghost? 
Or does my subconscious see solutions and combinations before my conscious 
mind sees them?) 
Ok, back to the bag. It weighs the same as a small Wald basket without the 
baskets mounting hardware, but with three times the capacity. It is 
intended to sit on top of my front rack and hold my tent and sleeping pad, 
as well as some odds and ends. It holds various sized loads very tightly, 
with no shimmy, shaking, squeaking, rattling, shifting or ANY load 
movement. It is very aerodynamic, considering. The bag only has one buckle. 
There are no compression straps in or around the bag. The bottom of the bag 
is padded. The base plate has a very simple and integrated low profile 
quick release, that snaps on the rack instantly, with no moving parts and 
leaves no hardware left on the rack when removed (It is very strong and 
stands no chance of jettisoning the load accidentally). There is a built in 
spring tensioner that is part of the base plate, designed out of ABS that 
helps keep the load under tension. There are no moving parts. At camp, it 
expands to HUGE (three times the size of a small Wald basket) and stays 
wide open, sitting tall, while mounted on top of the rack, making a great 
pantry. It then zips shut to keep out the critters, while you take a walk 
to the toilet or take a safety break. If there is a strong tailwind, it can 
become a spinnaker. When cold, it can block the wind that hits my thighs 
and lower torso. When empty and stowed on the bike, it is tiny, about the 
size of a TV dinner box. 
I need to make a new one, that is not my reused, homemade basket bag, but a 
bag designed from the start. Due to serendipity, I found some new things to 
fix and add. I can take some of the weight out of the base plate too. 
I am pretty stoked, all in all. 
I REALLY need a new walking foot sewing machine to clean up my sewing. My 
one hundred dollar, ten year old Singer is not designed for such brutal 
projects. It is very frustrating to use. I am going to buy one, as soon as 
my desire wins over the responsibility to my wallet.


The Bend Clayton

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[RBW] Instructional videos on how to make your own ABS fender clips and saddle bag clips are posted on Facebook Rivendell Owners group page.

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I had several requests to make an instructional video on ABS quick release 
fender clip making. I couldn't figure out how to splice them together into 
one, so there are four posts. They cover my thinking on material selection, 
strap width, heating the plastic and imagination. I needed a quick release 
for the bottom of my Adam bag, so I made one on these videos. Exact same 
technique is used in making fender clips. I hope your imaginations run 
wild. What else is needed that can be made from ABS? Let me know what you 
come up with. So far I have made: A 2" diameter kickstand pad, fender clip 
quick releases, a camera case mount, the bag rack clip shown in these 
videos, and molded internal frame bag skeletons. I have future, project 
thoughts on bikepacking. 
Global warming is a serious emergency. I bang the drum loudly. Bike 
commuting is something to encourage. It should also be easier and these 
projects should help. 

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[RBW] Re: Atlantis or Hunqapillar

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Atlantis. I bought mine in 98' or so. I have never loved a bike as much. Go 
for the Atlantis. Incredibly comfortable and also resilient when loaded. I 
will NEVER sell mine.

Claytonious Q

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[RBW] Re: Coffee outside.

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Thanks for the update Cecily. It sounds like you are recovering quickly. 
That gives me hopeWORK HARD! 
Clayton

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Re: [RBW] FS/FT: woody fenders - was: Fender pondering.....

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>
> Jeff, 

Alas, Walnut is not groovin' with my color scheme. I am going with 
stainless fenders for winter. I am hoping that they are going to be wide 
enough for my 2.2" tires, studded tires and ice chunks.
 I love this group. I think I know a bunch about bicycles, but I learn 
something new, at least weekly... I now know how to adjust metal fenders 
thanks to the tribe. 

Clayton

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[RBW] Fender pondering.....

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Asking for help from the tribeI am starting to think I no longer want 
plastic fenders gracing my Atlantis. For me they last about two years max, 
with my fender sadism. Plasticky is icky, (except for Ortliebs) and all 
that. I am curious to hear peoples reviews of wooden and aluminum fenders. 
How long should I expect them to last (*I ride my Atlantis off road 
occasionally*)?  I can get (wide 26") Velo Orange aluminum and powder coat 
to match my frame, or spend an equal fortune to get the lovely compound 
wooden ones. I am looking for durability first and foremost. I have a 
sneaky suspicion that the wood would have a better fatigue life. *What says 
the Riv Tribe*? 

Thanks in advance

Clayton (Bend)

http://creativeopenings.com/CO_Fenders/woodfenders.htm

http://www.woodysfenders.com/store/index.php?main_page=index=9

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[RBW] Re: Speak to me about front loading and rear loading

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>
>  I found carrying stuff on the top of the rear rack irritating. It made 
> getting into the panniers a pain. After years of trying every kind of 
> setup, I found one I am happy with. I was running the typical setup, small 
> panniers in the front and large in the rear, with bag and tent on top of 
> the rear rack. Lots of shimmy. I eventually bought the large Nitto front 
> rack and large Ortliebs for the front.  On the front, my sleeping  bag goes 
> in one, tent in the other and the top of the rear rack remains clear, for 
> tent poles and Tenkara rod. There is enough room in the front for overflow 
> food etc. On pavement it is more stable. I can access all my panniers 
> without frustration.   I just ordered Albatross bars due to hand issues and 
> hope that they work well with this setup.
>
 
Claytonious Q (Bend) 

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[RBW] Bike hacks.

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For those who don't follow the Rivendell Facebook page, I posted three bike 
hacks for the tinkerers among you, on Facebook's Rivendell page. Two are 
regarding kickstands and one is for a quick release Wald basket. I hope 
these can help fix problems you might have.

Clayton (Bendite)

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[RBW] Re: Carless? How many miles per day do you ride?

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My riding situation is urban-ish. I live carless, and have for many years. 
I hate cars. My wife was killed in a car wreck, then there are the drunk 
drivers, global warming etc.  Since dumping cars, the quality of my life 
went up. The miles I put on my Atlantis vary, as I don't ride, unless I 
need to go somewhere, or I really need some time in the forest. I don't 
rent cars or take public transportation, so I ride everywhere I need to go. 

Clayton )Bend(

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[RBW] Re: On Paleo Topic: Moccasin patterns, instructions, and making tips?

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Beaded toes to glue on too

> http://www.crazycrow.com/imported-native-american-beadwork/moccasin-tops
>

 

> Clayton
>  
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[RBW] Re: On Paleo Topic: Moccasin patterns, instructions, and making tips?

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> Patrick, check these out. They have patterns too, along with leather and 
> supplies. I've made a pair or two, but finally I bought a pair of the thick 
> soled desert mocs years ago, which I am still wearing.  If you make your 
> own moccasins, consider pig leather for the soles. Tough stuff.
>
 
http://www.crazycrow.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY_Code=CCTP_Code=759-000-000

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Re: [RBW] Bike hacks.

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On Friday, September 18, 2015 at 5:38:21 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote:
>
> all great ideas, but I especially like the flop cord idea.   Where did you 
> get that great frame bag?  
> thanks again
>
>>
>>
I made the frame bag too.  I originally was going to use a key chain belt 
retractor for an anti-floppage-device, but the strap is bomb proof and 
lighter. If you make your own, make sure the elastic does not have too much 
strength or it will pull the bars around. The strap could work from a 
saddle bag or a rack trunk too. It just wouldn't  be quite as easy to put 
away.
Clayton )Bendite(

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[RBW] Photos of the Spinnaker bag number two, now called the "Stuinnaker Bag"

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   I bought a new walking foot sewing machine, a Sailrite.   After years of 
trying to make bike bags with a one hundred dollar Singer, I have found a 
bulldozer for a sewing machine.  Love it!  First projects were a tent pole 
and Tenkara bags to get used to the machine, the third the Stuinnaker bag. 
   I took all the serendipity of Spinnaker bag one, and refined the details 
a bit. I beefed up the snap plate by using 1/8" ABS, sized the bag smaller, 
added a small front pocket, downsized the zipper and added two straps, one 
for my sit pad, the other for load adjustment. I added two side strap 
control strips to keep the side compression straps centered. 
   It fits my tent and sleeping pad and works great for groceries. I also 
made a quick release clear windshield to use when it is really cold to help 
keep the wind off my knees and thighs.
   It weighs two ounces less than my small front quick release Wald basket, 
one lb. four oz.. The advantages over the basket are many:
   
   1) Better load control. Loads in the bag are under constant *spring* 
loaded compression, keeping everything tight.
   2) No rattles (base of bag is padded).
   3) Greater volume. 
   4) Instant attachment to the rack with no added hardware left on the 
bike. 

   For all 23 photos, see my wall on FaceBook.   
https://www.facebook.com/clayton.bailey.980
   




   Clayton Bailey
   Bend Oregon

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[RBW] Re: WTB Nitto bullmoose handlebars

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If you want new, Bend Velo in Bend Oregon has a set. I almost bought them. 

Clayton

On Friday, December 11, 2015 at 8:54:35 AM UTC-8, mike gasparino wrote:
>
> Looking for some of the nitto bullmoose bars. Don't care about the 
> condition. Thanks! 
> Michael 

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[RBW] Re: Albastache vs moustache, haters, likers

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I preferred the Albastache, but neither bar worked for me. The brake levers 
cannot be rotated down far enough (the curve interferes), for my stiff 
wrists.  I had to lift my fingers off the bar, rotate my wrist down to get 
my fingers in the right spot and then brake. Splat! I just ran into that 
pedestrian.dammit.

Clay

On Thursday, December 10, 2015 at 6:07:49 AM UTC-8, ccanter wrote:
>
> Do you like the Albastache and not the moustache?
> If so why?
>
> Best,
> Clyde Canter
>
>
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[RBW] Re: do these bars look too high?

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 My 
Atlantis with a Dirt Drop stem, and a Nitto R-13. Not too high for me, but 
I have a bad back and wrists. Super Comfy. Great off road. Very 
aerolol. The bars are so high, I lay my forearms on the bar tops and 
scooch down into a aero position when needed.



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[RBW] Re: Smart Guys: Bicycle Helmets Reduce Injuries

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Here you go Ron Mc.  
  
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Risk_compensation

How hard is it to use google? Sheeesh.

On Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at 9:46:03 AM UTC-8, Clayton wrote:
>
> Ron, 
>
> Really? There is a *subconscious* mental process called 'Risk 
> Compensation'. When I was involved in professional mountain bike racing, I 
> studied all the mental aspects that can affect an athletes performance and 
> this was one of them. I have talked to psychologists about it. I also 
> learned about it in college, studying to become a Paramedic. It is real, 
> not stupid. I accept your apology. Please do some real research. Arrogance 
> and ignorance is unbecoming.
>
> Clayton
>
>
> On Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 10:03:25 AM UTC-8, Ron Mc wrote:
>>
>> just like the projection on this thread.  It's simply about being 
>> sensible v. not.  It's totally stupid to say wearing a helmet makes you 
>> want to go faster or wantonly.  
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: Smart Guys: Bicycle Helmets Reduce Injuries

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Ron, 

Really? There is a *subconscious* mental process called 'Risk 
Compensation'. When I was involved in professional mountain bike racing, I 
studied all the mental aspects that can affect an athletes performance and 
this was one of them. I have talked to psychologists about it. I also 
learned about it in college, studying to become a Paramedic. It is real, 
not stupid. I accept your apology. Please do some real research. Arrogance 
and ignorance is unbecoming.

Clayton


On Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 10:03:25 AM UTC-8, Ron Mc wrote:
>
> just like the projection on this thread.  It's simply about being sensible 
> v. not.  It's totally stupid to say wearing a helmet makes you want to go 
> faster or wantonly.  
>

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[RBW] Re: Smart Guys: Bicycle Helmets Reduce Injuries

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>
> Helmets can give a false sense of security. There is risk compensation, 
> where you ride faster and a touch more reckless because you feel safer 
> wearing a helmet. A Neurologist stated that you can get a fatal head injury 
> from a three foot fall. I wear my helmet most of the time, and have been 
> grateful when my head has hit the ground. I strongly suggest that 
> *occasionally,* folks ride without your helmet, to give back a sense of 
> vulnerability, which will make you ride safer. I have to chip in with this, 
> every time a helmet argument pops up. I couldn't resist. 
>

Clayton Bailey
Retired Paramedic Firefighter. 

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[RBW] Re: Let's see the best of your 2015

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Summer of 15' Central Oregon Cascades with my son. Best trip EVER! 


Clayton Bend OR


>
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[RBW] Re: Sometimes a photo is better than a descriptive subject line.

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I am really happy you are doing so well. Thanks so much for keeping me up 
to date!  

Clayton

On Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 4:54:00 PM UTC-8, Cecily Walker wrote:
>
>
> 
>
>
>
> Yes, it's a selfie. But it's a selfie with Rizzo, my Betty Foy. I haven't 
> been able to ride in over a year, but the weather was so nice today (though 
> a bit chilly), I decided to take a chance to see how the new knee would 
> handle a short ride. I didn't go more than 4km from home, and I rode very 
> slowly, but the point is *I rode my bike*. 
>
> For Clayton and anyone else who's facing knee surgery (or any other kind 
> of surgery that's keeping you off the bike), I can only say DO IT. The 
> recovery won't be easy, but the reward will be so great that they won't be 
> able to pry the smile off your face for weeks. 
>

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Re: [RBW] Wanted: Old, used, torn, too short, Brooks leather handlebar tape...

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> The people on here are great. Thanks to Rene', I have sweet looking 
> aerobars on my Atlantis. I can't thank him enough. All matched up. 
>
>
Clayton 

>
>  
>
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[RBW] Wanted: Old, used, torn, too short, Brooks leather handlebar tape...

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Hi Rivendellians,


I need just enough to wrap the loop of my Aerobar to replace the black. I 
want to match the leather Brooks tape on my bars. Thanks in advance! 


Clayton (Bend)




  


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[RBW] Stuinniker update

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 The 
fourth evolution of the Stuinniker front rack top bag. I'm pretty happy 
with this version. It is smaller, and dedicated to bikepacking, not as a 
basket bag combo like the previous versions. I made a new dinky snap 
plate/beam from carbon fiber, so it snaps on and off the rack like the 
previous versions, but is much more durable 
  and much lighter. This Stuinniker version weighs less (12 oz) than the 
previous one (20 oz). I have more photos on Instagram under 
#DirtDanceDesigns or #StuinnikerBP.It is basically an off road 
Randonneur bag, which can be rolled down tight on a load, to prevent the 
rattles and destruction of the contents from bouncing around like a regular 
randonneur bag. 


Clayton (Bend)




 

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[RBW] Re: Bags

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Hi Michael,

There is another (San Francisco) Clayton. I am the Bend Clayton. I am not 
selling these, as I have physical issues (numb hands) which makes sewing 
frustrating, difficult and slow. (The Stuinniker BP took me five days to 
make). If the demand is there, I might make up some patterns for people to 
make their own. Thanks for the kind words Michael. Hopefully a bag maker 
will take the design and make them for sale

Clayton

On Monday, May 30, 2016 at 1:10:38 PM UTC-7, Michael Williams wrote:
>
> Hey there Clayton.   Im a fellow rbw list member.  Did you used to live in 
> SF?   I might have exchanged some emails with you before.   I saw some of 
> your bags on instagram,  are you selling them?  Specifically the front( 
> stuinniker?) and long top tube bag? They look really nice/ well thought 
> out.  Cheers!   -Mike 
>
> Sent from my iPhone

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[RBW] Re: Handlebar Suggestions for MTB Build?

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>
>
> 
>
> I have the Sycip singles bar and love it. It absorbs more vibration than 
> the Jones bar, has about the same sweep, is 26" wide and allows lots of 
> hand room. I use long Grab-on foam grips for extra hand positions. At only 
> $45.00, it's a good buy. 
>

Clayton (Bend) 

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[RBW] Re: Handlebars for problem backs?

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I support the wide flat bar suggestions.

I have had three lower back surgeries and three carpal tunnel hand 
surgeries among others. I run a bar similar to an AHEARN or Jones Bar, and 
a Nitto dirt drop stem on my Atlantis. I found the Albatross bars were too 
upright. With fat tires and a suspension seatpost, sitting upright isn't so 
bad. I don't have quite as much power, but my back is happyish on the bike, 
and my hand doesn't go numb and fall off the bars. I ran Noodles and 
various drop bars mounted absurdly high, until the carpal tunnel started 
in, then switched to flat pedals and flat bars at the same time. My back 
and bad knee are happier now. Best of luck. 

Clayton (Bend)

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[RBW] Re: Route Suggestions: LA to Joshua Tree

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I lived in southern California. It is pure asphalt and traffic most 
everywhere. The only 'nice' ride I can recommend would be through the 
mountains.  I lived in the San Bernardino mountains for years. From LA, 
head up into the San Gabriel mountains, across to Cajon pass, up through 
Crestline, Lake Gregory, Lake Arrowhead, Running Springs and Big Bear and 
finally down to the high desert and Joshua tree. You'll pass four lakes; 
Silverwood, Lake Gregory, Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear. Lots of steep 
climbing with this route. Pack light and be in great shape.

Clay

On Sunday, February 7, 2016 at 5:30:11 AM UTC-8, Daniel Jackson wrote:
>
> Considering a multiday ride this Spring from LA to Joshua Tree. About 10 
> days of riding to, and then around/through, Joshua Tree NP. 
>
> This is  one potential route 
> plan, and I'm hoping for comments and suggestions. Feel free to steer me 
> completely off this track if it seems I'm just headed for bad riding. 
>
> I live in VT and, though have lived in CA, my only experience with SoCal 
> is life and work on the islands. Never spent much time on the mainland, and 
> have never been into Angeles NF. 
>
> Thanks for your help folks. 
>

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[RBW] Re: FS: "Biketinkers Union" patches

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Well, Philip thanks for the patches. They are well done and one will find a 
home on a new Stuinniker bag soon. I just wanted to say great job and your 
efforts are appreciated. Good colors too. I gave one to my son, who is the 
mechanic for Giant Bicycles on their world enduro team (might make it to 
his tool roll), and two went to friends that have a bike shop in town, 
Livingston cycles at Bend Velo. I feel like I have something 
preciouslol.

Thanks again,

A Fan of Patches
Clayton (Bend)



On Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 4:22:14 PM UTC-8, Philip Williamson wrote:
>
> I'm making my first "Biketinker" patches, with Walter at Falls Creek 
> Outfitters. He's going to tweak that R, and they'll be ready to ship in a 
> couple weeks. If you'd like to get a couple, they're $5 each over on my 
> Etsy shop. 
>
> These first ones are a Sheldon tribute, since he started a lot more people 
> than me down the path of wrenching on bikes, make mistakes, and sometimes 
> create new things. He was a true originator, and even today, if you need 
> esoteric bike information, "Ask And Sheldon Has The Answer." 
>  
>
> https://www.etsy.com/listing/264180515/325-biketinkers-union-patch-pre-order
>
>
> 
>
> Many thanks!
> Philip
> www.biketinker.com 
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Patches

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>
> This patch is available through EtsyOne of my faves...
>

Clayton (Bend) 



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[RBW] Re: FS: "Biketinkers Union" patches

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Bike tinkers union proudly represented by Colin, factory race team mechanic 
for the Giant Enduro Team. The patch is on a world tour on his customized 
tool bag. First stop, south America...
 

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>
> Clayton (Bend)
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[RBW] Re: FS: "Biketinkers Union" patches

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I screwed the schedule up...Correction: First race is in New Zealand

On Monday, February 15, 2016 at 8:58:37 AM UTC-8, Clayton wrote:
>
> Bike tinkers union proudly represented by Colin, factory race team 
> mechanic for the Giant Enduro Team. The patch is on a world tour on his 
> customized tool bag. First stop, New Zealand...
>  
>
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>> Clayton (Bend)
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[RBW] Re: Price drop on El Fito at Ibex

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> Thanks for the info. I ordered a pair. Screaming deal. I am hoping to 
> divest myself of a drawer of old, stretched out, and too large lycra 
> tights, which I never wear.


Clayton (Bend) 

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[RBW] Re: Brooks saddle repair?

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Tim, I bent my rails too. I would suggest you loosen your clamp and slide 
the seat back just a wee bit and maybe add a light coating of grease to the 
rails. It could be the bending of the rails lifted/changed the clamp rail 
interface enough to cause the squeak. Worth a shot. 

Clayton (Bendite)

On Monday, May 16, 2016 at 6:29:22 AM UTC-7, Tim Gavin wrote:
>
>
> I bent the rails on one of my Brooks B17 saddles.  I was fooling around, 
> hopping stuff, and my foot slipped off the pedal so I came down hard on one 
> side of the saddle.  
> My tookus is fine, but the saddle had a 10 to 20 degree slump to the 
> right, as seen from behind.  
>
> I bent the saddle back into alignment by hand, but now it has an annoying 
> "creak" from that side (when I pedal with my right leg).  I haven't closely 
> inspected it, but I wouldn't be surprised if there's the beginnings of a 
> stress crack in the rail where it was bent and then bent back.
>
> Do any list members do saddle repair?  Or know of a shop that does?  It 
> looks like I can order a new rail assembly 
> 
>  
> for about a quarter of the cost of a new B17, but the repair would require 
> someone to drill out the rivets and replace them.
>
> This is a relatively-new B17 (~2000 miles on it) so I'd prefer to keep it 
> going than to pitch it and start fresh.
>
> Thanks for your advice,
>
> Tim Gavin
> Cedar Rapids, IA
>

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[RBW] Re: OT: carrying fishing poles on a bike

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My
 
solution. I actually caught a rainbow with my Tenkara rod while 
bikepacking. Surprised me! Usually I use the fishing pole to just stand 
there and enjoy the environment, as I never caught anything with it 
before...The Tenkara rod bag is the one with the antler button. 

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[RBW] Bag making

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Attention Bike Tinkers Union: I spent the winter making bikepacking gear 
for my Atlantis. You can see my work at #DirtDanceDesigns on Instagram. I 
am currently making an Enduro frame race pack for Josh Carlson on Team 
Giant that uses no straps or fittings for frame attachment. The homemade 
computer mount I made from an old bar end, a brake cable and a block of 
aluminum. I hope these inspire you to make your own stuff. 

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[RBW] Re: silly question re: cyclometers

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I use the Cateye Urban on two of my bikes. Speed, distance, time and the 
amount of carbon I didn't put into the air.  Even though I don't own a car, 
I like knowing I saved the planet the insult by not driving. It's wireless 
and has been reliable over the past four years.  Setting up all computers 
can be a pain. Every daylight savings change, I have to pull out the 
instructions on how to change the time. 

Clayton (Bend)

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[RBW] Re: Quick on/off basket? Quick on/off rack?

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>
>
> Or you could make this homemade cam buckle, basket latch. Mine works 
> great. I have been using this system for years without any issues. 
>
Clayton (Bend) 

>
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[RBW] Re: RBW / BQ inspired steel lugged custom

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>
> I am excited for you!   Great bike, great storybeautiful photos 
> The rear rack is brilliant.  You have me dreaming of a new bike.. 

 

> Congrats on the weight loss. I lost seventy one lbs. (from my heaviest) 
> and have kept it off.  It was too hard on my joints and back.  Climbing 
> hills is something I enjoy now and I have less pain in general.  

 

> Enjoy the climbs on your new low trail bike!  It is stunning.


You have a big heart and are generous and kind. Thanks again for the tape!

Clayton (Bendite) 

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[RBW] Re: Rat Trap Pass: reviews? impressions? poetic waxings?

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>
> I have been using the ultra lights with the tan sidewall. The sidewalls 
> are translucent. Very, very light tires with a delicious ride. Supple. Sort 
> of like riding on just an inner tube as the tire.
>
 

> When I first installed them, the front end washed out on clean dry 
> pavement and I wrecked. I blame the mold release on the tires combined with 
> the pressure at 40 psi.  After the crash,  I took a long ride in the dirt 
> to scrub the mold release off and now run the tires at 30 psi, which seems 
> ideal. I have been a little reluctant to corner real hard (still have the 
> road rash) but I'll head to a parking lot one of these days and see how far 
> I can lean them. I rack the wreck up to operator error.(I knew about 
> mold release on tires).
>
> If I was to purchase again, I'd get the standard, not the ultralights. The 
standards are really light. 

Beware, once you are spoiled by the ride of these tires, it will be hard to 
take them off. 

I haven't had them long enough to report on wear, but due to my wreck, I am 
thinking they might have a harder compound, and should last longer than 
they appear they would. 

Last but not least, they look really cool. 

Clayton (Bend)


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[RBW] Re: Toyo Atlantis Shimmy ???

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I have a Toyo Atlantis and had shimmy with a rear biased load. Once I put a 
little more weight on the front, it went away. I used Tubus low riders with 
a small Nitto mini rack on the front and had horrible shimmy when loaded. 
When I went to a Nitto big front rack, it went away.  Currently I am 
running the Nitto M-12 mini rack, with my Stuinniker bag, and with King 
Kage " Anything" cages on my fork, which works great for my bikepacking 
needs (but lousy for groceries)There is enough load on the front to 
prevent shimmy, and light enough steering to feel like a bicycle and not a 
semi truck. 

Clayton (Bend)

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[RBW] Re: My custom is finished!

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>
> Stunning bike! :)
>

Clayton (Bend)
 

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