Re: [RBW] Re: Current Status

2014-03-02 Thread Hugh Smitham
Marc, That storm packed a punch! At least you gave them a chuckle, laughter is good medicine. Look forward to some Spring ride reports. ~Hugh Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Sun, Mar 2,

Re: [RBW] Re: Current Status

2014-03-03 Thread Hugh Smitham
Andy, Crappy roads again another reason fat tires are optimal. I don't know how you folks weather (pun intended) the extremes as you do. Perhaps, it's the fact that Spring and Fall are so glorious which sustains. I'd really enjoy a tour like this video, http://vimeo.com/75444916 Looks to be

Re: [RBW] Re: Current Status

2014-03-03 Thread Hugh Smitham
, 2014 at 4:56 PM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.comwrote: Andy, Crappy roads again another reason fat tires are optimal. I don't know how you folks weather (pun intended) the extremes as you do. Perhaps, it's the fact that Spring and Fall are so glorious which sustains. I'd really enjoy

Re: [RBW] Re: Current Status

2014-03-03 Thread Hugh Smitham
. ~Hugh Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Mon, Mar 3, 2014 at 6:18 PM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Chris Cocochen, That's what I've always figured. On the matter of toughness

Re: [RBW] Re: Boyz On The Hoods Fauxvet 1.0 Ride

2014-03-04 Thread Hugh Smitham
Irving, I figured that's where you were coming from. I think it's okay to share personal thoughts on a blog it just depends if your okay with that being a focus within the context of your blog. Some of my favorite blogs share off bicycling topics. In the end go with what feels right. ~Hugh Life

Re: [RBW] Looking for some advice, contacts in Portland

2014-03-05 Thread Hugh Smitham
Cocochen comes through big! Awesome. -Hugh On Mar 5, 2014 9:25 PM, Chris Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote: My Family is from Burma. I can put him up. We can make Shan-style Tofu. cc On Wed, Mar 5, 2014 at 7:37 PM, Kip Otteson kip.otte...@gmail.com wrote: Hello from Thailand. I'm currently

Re: [RBW] Re: Custom Atlantis?

2014-03-10 Thread Hugh Smitham
Peter, I'd figure for the price of a custom, the Bombadil would be a starting point. Since I've never had a custom built I'm speculating but it seems they would help design one with your specific desires in mind or they might discuss why an idea may or may not be feasible. Just my 2 cents. ~Hugh

Re: [RBW] Re: Dalles Mountain 3/9

2014-03-10 Thread Hugh Smitham
Ah I meant Maryhill Duh. ~Hugh Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Mon, Mar 10, 2014 at 5:44 PM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Andy, Looks like a great ride. The Mayhill hengy

Re: [RBW] Re: The mind set of the car centric society

2014-03-11 Thread Hugh Smitham
And bubble anonymity causes poor civility. -Hugh On Mar 11, 2014 9:30 PM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: It's all about the dollar. ~Hugh On Tuesday, March 11, 2014 6:05:04 PM UTC-7, Curtis wrote: Hi all, The following may make interesting reading.

Re: [RBW] Re: The mind set of the car centric society

2014-03-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
though possibly off topic for this forum. On the contrary..bikes, pedestrians, cars roadways on point. ~Hugh Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 6:52 AM, Matthew J

Re: [RBW] New Albion on SF CL?

2014-03-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
Err and the link http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/4365568477.html ~Hugh Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 4:50 PM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Didn't

Re: [RBW] New Albion on SF CL?

2014-03-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
Maybe too big or too small. But yes tax season or spousal pressure seems like the usual suspects. ~Hugh Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 4:59 PM, Joe Bernard

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant's Overseas Trip - What do you want?

2014-03-13 Thread Hugh Smitham
Mr Fong, I should have been more specific, XD2 or XD600 square taper cranks anodized. ~Hugh Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 9:46 PM, Brewster Fong bfd...@gmail.com

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Saluki --- SS coupled -- custom color!

2014-03-19 Thread Hugh Smitham
It's on my list. ~Hugh Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Wed, Mar 19, 2014 at 10:36 AM, Eric ericwolfo...@gmail.com wrote: Wow! That looks amazing! I just might have to do that!! On

Re: [RBW] Re: Leaping onto an Atlantis

2014-03-20 Thread Hugh Smitham
If your used to Carbon then yeah Steel can feel like an anchor...after riding on steel a while it's just a mind set and that anchor still seems to get from point A to point B with some rose smelling along the way :-) ~Hugh Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep

Re: [RBW] Re: Leaping onto an Atlantis

2014-03-20 Thread Hugh Smitham
Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: But he is used to steel -- an Atlantis. He is You are We are They are etc. On Thu, Mar 20, 2014 at 8:15 PM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.comwrote: If your used to Carbon then yeah Steel can feel like an anchor...after riding on steel a while it's just

Re: [RBW] Re: Leaping onto an Atlantis

2014-03-20 Thread Hugh Smitham
myself. On Thu, Mar 20, 2014 at 9:38 PM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.comwrote: Yes I know that Mr. Moore from querqe it was a tongue in cheek comment. Not the smell the roses part though. ~Hugh Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. -- Albert Einstein

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day - Lavendar Saluki!

2014-03-25 Thread Hugh Smitham
It was indeed a great time all that I hoped for and then some. I'll be posting my thought in more detail soon. Look forward to your future ride images and reports. ~Hugh Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. -- Albert Einstein

Re: [RBW] Re: Bloggdy, blog, blog, blog. 180° Southland Overnight

2014-03-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
Doug, Thank you sir. When your chasing that ride, I'll go to great lengths. As far as conspiracies, well perhaps I could take some blame or at least admit I would have needed to take a Thursday off to get a site. But that wasn't feasible as Evan wouldn't have been free and there's no reason to

Re: [RBW] Re: Bloggdy, blog, blog, blog. 180° Southland Overnight

2014-03-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
And you'd be buying a bit more time...recent report claims that Wyoming is the next best place to retire. May I suggest the Yukon. ~Hugh Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Wed, Mar 26, 2014

Re: [RBW] Re: Bloggdy, blog, blog, blog. 180° Southland Overnight

2014-03-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
Deacon, *There are strange things done in the midnight sun* *By the men who moil for gold;* *The Arctic trails have their secret tales* *That would make your blood run cold;* *The Northern Lights have seen queer sights,* *But the queerest they ever did see* *Was that night on

Re: [RBW] Re: Bloggdy, blog, blog, blog. 180° Southland Overnight

2014-03-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
Most welcome. ~Hugh Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Wed, Mar 26, 2014 at 3:14 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Thanks, Hugh. On Wednesday, March 26, 2014 4:06:06 PM

Re: [RBW] Re: Bloggdy, blog, blog, blog. 180° Southland Overnight

2014-03-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
PM, Hugh Smitham wrote: Deacon, *There are strange things done in the midnight sun* *By the men who moil for gold;* *The Arctic trails have their secret tales* *That would make your blood run cold;* *The Northern Lights have seen queer sights,* *But the queerest they ever

Re: [RBW] Re: Not all Hilsens are created equal...BG RnR clearance fail

2014-03-27 Thread Hugh Smitham
That Soma 650b gravel tire is on my radar for sure. If it actually happens it'll be on Homer in short order. ~Hugh Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Mar 27, 2014 at 9:21 AM, Mike

Re: [RBW] Re: Remember the Turtles?

2014-04-01 Thread Hugh Smitham
That's awesome! And in character no less. Tom, thanks...we had a pond with turtles but the raccoon's kept making our pond a dinner stop so we took them to a larger pond at Descanso Gardens with a bunch of turtle friends. Last I saw was a little head with a red chin popping up from the surface of

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and Sam Hillborne / AHH Sizing Advice

2014-04-01 Thread Hugh Smitham
Where are my manners, Avery welcome to the group. ~Hugh Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Tue, Apr 1, 2014 at 10:06 AM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Avery, What both of these

Re: [RBW] Re: So Cal s480+

2014-04-14 Thread Hugh Smitham
Thanks for saying so. Have a great time. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Mon, Apr 14, 2014 at 11:47 AM, Curtis McKenzie cmcy...@gmail.com wrote: Doug, thank you for the tip. We

Re: [RBW] Arkel GT18's Panniers pair

2014-04-17 Thread Hugh Smitham
Update: Price drop the pair $230 shipped. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Wed, Apr 16, 2014 at 9:33 AM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Folks, I apologize for the re

Re: [RBW] Re: Drum Brakes and Dynomos

2014-04-17 Thread Hugh Smitham
or 26 x 5!! ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at 6:35 PM, justinaug...@gmail.com wrote: There's always 650b x 2.8!!!

Re: [RBW] Cheviot's poppy picture

2014-04-21 Thread Hugh Smitham
Nicely done. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Mon, Apr 21, 2014 at 12:42 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.comwrote: Here's some poppy action from Saturday's ride:

Re: [RBW] Caterpillar Crawl Ride.

2014-04-23 Thread Hugh Smitham
Erl, Thanks. I do love it and when I have more time I'll do a loop up Big T and down Angeles Crest Hwy. I done it in the past but on a speedier bike. Truth be told I do need to mix it up so everyday not quite realistic for me. And Erl, you have some amazing rides out on the other coast just

Re: [RBW] What do you do on your Birthaday?

2014-04-24 Thread Hugh Smitham
If I could I'd edit that damn heading with the correct spelling Birthday damn it. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 11:34 AM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com

Re: [RBW] What do you do on your Birthaday?

2014-04-24 Thread Hugh Smitham
: Fantastic report. Excellent pictures. Birthday rides always have a special quality On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 11:46 AM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.comwrote: If I could I'd edit that damn heading with the correct spelling Birthday damn it. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your

Re: [RBW] What do you do on your Birthaday?

2014-04-24 Thread Hugh Smitham
Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 11:48 AM, Chris Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote: Fantastic report. Excellent pictures. Birthday rides always have a special quality On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 11:46 AM, Hugh Smitham hughs...@gmail.comwrote: If I could

Re: [RBW] Re: What do you do on your Birthaday?

2014-04-24 Thread Hugh Smitham
Hey Deacon, Thanks Brother, be careful with those palms as well you know ;-) I read the blog not all of it mind you but a good amount sorry you have had to go though such an ordeal. I've booked marked the other material to read when I get some more time...then I'll respond. But in short you fall

Re: [RBW] Re: GAP Trail from Confluence to Rockwood, PA

2014-04-24 Thread Hugh Smitham
Irl, That's a great lesson...one I'll be working on tomorrow with my wife as we ride on the Beach. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 5:11 PM, WETH

Re: [RBW] Re: What do you do on your Birthaday?

2014-04-24 Thread Hugh Smitham
Doug, Thanks! You have a way with brief words packed with wisdom. The Atlantis had a small set back the front derailleur was problematic but I should have it worked out this weekend. Because I used a Phil Wood BB the spindle can be either biased non or drive side making adjustment tricky. The

Re: [RBW] Re: What do you do on your Birthaday?

2014-04-24 Thread Hugh Smitham
Thanks Darling. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 5:24 PM, Cecily Walker cecily.wal...@gmail.comwrote: Happy birthday, pal! On Thursday, April 24, 2014

Re: [RBW] Re: What do you do on your Birthaday?

2014-04-24 Thread Hugh Smitham
I remember that image that was last year? One of my favorite images. So your BD is in May. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 5:22 PM, Deacon Patrick

Re: [RBW] Re: Going main stream or is that main street.

2014-04-24 Thread Hugh Smitham
Mike, Agreed. I thought the same...give em time. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Wed, Apr 23, 2014 at 2:33 PM, Mike Schiller mikeybi...@rocketmail.comwrote: Unfortunately,

Re: [RBW] What do you do on your Birthaday?

2014-04-24 Thread Hugh Smitham
Curtis, Indeed you will. We have much strategzing to do. Thank you my dreams are simple these days. To spend time with Family and Friends like you on and off bikes. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein

Re: [RBW] Re: What do you do on your Birthaday?

2014-04-24 Thread Hugh Smitham
Hey Bryan, Thanks, yes lots more saddle time. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 8:38 PM, Bryan bwedg...@gmail.com wrote: Hey, Hugh Happy Birthday! Best

Re: [RBW] Re: What do you do on your Birthaday?

2014-04-25 Thread Hugh Smitham
Andy, I'm glad you enjoyed the post. I really love the blogs I read from the other coast as I've never (hope to in the future) ridden a bike in any of those locations like your Pittsburgh. When I think about how to celebrate the day of my birth I don't think, I want this materiel thing or that

Re: [RBW] Re: Smoking might be good for you

2014-04-25 Thread Hugh Smitham
http://www.amazon.com/Road-Valor-Cyclist-Inspired-Nation/dp/030759064X I have it if you'd like to read it. I can mail it to you. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Apr 24, 2014

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Rip-off?

2014-05-01 Thread Hugh Smitham
Chris, Great story. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, May 1, 2014 at 5:09 PM, 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: Funny. When I

Re: [RBW] All turned around bout rims [SOS Help!]

2014-05-08 Thread Hugh Smitham
in that direction. Hope your wheels worked out well. -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Thursday, January 16, 2014, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: I know Grant you are a chatty sort. But really thanks for the explanation with some history behind it...history is always fun stuff in my book

Re: [RBW] Re: 650b knobby coming soon.

2014-05-21 Thread Hugh Smitham
The Holden will be shod with knobbiest soon. Big cheer! -Hugh On May 21, 2014 1:42 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Interesting, and here I thought there were plenty of 27.5 knobby tires on the market You are 100% correct that there are plenty of 27.5 knobby tires out there.

Re: [RBW] Re: 650b knobby coming soon.

2014-05-21 Thread Hugh Smitham
That's Hilsen. -Hugh On May 21, 2014 2:02 PM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: The Holden will be shod with knobbiest soon. Big cheer! -Hugh On May 21, 2014 1:42 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Interesting, and here I thought there were plenty of 27.5 knobby tires

Re: [RBW] Re: Sub 24 Bike Camp Trip

2014-05-25 Thread Hugh Smitham
Addison, I imagine we are talking optimal here. I have ridden my Hilsen with 41~42 mm Fatty Rumpkin's over some pretty harsh jeep roads ( with 25 lb loads) and though not ideal they served me well with no real undo loss of control. Would a modern MTB with 2.25 mm + tires and ridiculous amounts

Re: [RBW] Re: Sub 24 Bike Camp Trip

2014-05-25 Thread Hugh Smitham
And yeah I love the Atlantis/ AR. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Sun, May 25, 2014 at 3:51 PM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Addison, I imagine we are talking

Re: [RBW] RBW 20th Anniversary Gathering and Entmoot -- SF Bay edition

2014-05-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
Andrew, Yes it's on for the 12th. At this point I only know that there is a PDX contingent planning on coming down. How many I have no idea? I know Manny plans on being around And I plan on being there. It'd be nice to see some of the local's planning/itinerary. I've heard various ideas

Re: [RBW] RBW 20th Anniversary Gathering and Entmoot -- SF Bay edition

2014-05-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
Moore On Mon, May 26, 2014 at 4:22 PM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.comwrote: Andrew, Yes it's on for the 12th. At this point I only know that there is a PDX contingent planning on coming down. How many I have no idea? I know Manny plans on being around And I plan on being

Re: [RBW] RBW 20th Anniversary Gathering and Entmoot -- SF Bay edition

2014-05-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
Way to go Mr. Bike Tinker. That's a bitchen deal. Ball in your lap Mr. Moore. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Mon, May 26, 2014 at 6:29 PM, Philip Williamson

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Albastache

2014-05-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
And that X01 is pretty nice. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Mon, May 26, 2014 at 9:08 PM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Michael, I know you want some used ones but

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO 58cm Atlantis - Got one?

2014-05-29 Thread Hugh Smitham
Five month wait. On May 29, 2014 9:59 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.rivbike.com/Rivendell-Atlantis-p/f-atlantis.htm On Thu, May 29, 2014 at 11:36 PM, Michael Fleischman michaeljfleisch...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, I've been searching. The one in Monterey is a

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO 58cm Atlantis - Got one?

2014-05-29 Thread Hugh Smitham
keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, May 29, 2014 at 10:15 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: What is five months for a bike that can last a lifetime? On May 30, 2014 1:09 AM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Five month wait

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO 58cm Atlantis - Got one?

2014-05-30 Thread Hugh Smitham
I think it's a testament to the Atlantis, how infrequently they go up for sale. They do but folks tend to hang onto them. On May 30, 2014 10:14 AM, Michael Fleischman michaeljfleisch...@gmail.com wrote: I think this one sold on eBay a few weeks ago. The same bike is listed as a completed

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO 58cm Atlantis - Got one?

2014-05-30 Thread Hugh Smitham
...and they go pretty quick once up for sale. On May 30, 2014 11:32 AM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: I think it's a testament to the Atlantis, how infrequently they go up for sale. They do but folks tend to hang onto them. On May 30, 2014 10:14 AM, Michael Fleischman

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO 58cm Atlantis - Got one?

2014-05-30 Thread Hugh Smitham
, 2014 at 11:32 AM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: I think it's a testament to the Atlantis, how infrequently they go up for sale. They do but folks tend to hang onto them. On May 30, 2014 10:14 AM, Michael Fleischman michaeljfleisch...@gmail.com wrote: I think this one sold

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO 58cm Atlantis - Got one?

2014-05-30 Thread Hugh Smitham
? IIRC they did. On May 30, 2014 11:38 AM, Curtis McKenzie cmc...@gmail.com wrote: Hugh, Could you find me a DTT 68 cm Atlantis please. On Fri, May 30, 2014 at 11:32 AM, Hugh Smitham hughs...@gmail.com wrote: I think it's a testament to the Atlantis, how infrequently they go up for sale

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW 20th Anniversary Gathering and Entmoot -- SF Bay edition

2014-06-02 Thread Hugh Smitham
Jim, Dude thanks so much for doing the reservations...I plan on being down/up for the 12th 13th. I was planning on catching the Coast Starlight Monday morning. I could if the Riv fever has me leave Tuesday morning?? Anyway I'm down for two nights at CC. I will of course reimburse for my portion.

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW 20th Anniversary Gathering and Entmoot -- SF Bay edition

2014-06-02 Thread Hugh Smitham
to Jack London Square. Dan On Jun 2, 2014, at 8:38 PM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Jim, Dude thanks so much for doing the reservations...I plan on being down/up for the 12th 13th. I was planning on catching the Coast Starlight Monday morning. I could if the Riv fever has me

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW 20th Anniversary Gathering and Entmoot -- SF Bay edition

2014-06-03 Thread Hugh Smitham
Doug, I was just about to email a pathlesspedaled. Do you know the length dimension of the Amtrak bike box? I now have the Albastache bars on the Atlantis and I kept the cables somewhat tight to the bars. I can rotate them but removal would be near impossible. I'd like to measure the bike length

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW 20th Anniversary Gathering and Entmoot -- SF Bay edition

2014-06-03 Thread Hugh Smitham
Got it: Amtrak Bike Box Dimensions: 69x 41 X 8.5 ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Tue, Jun 3, 2014 at 3:42 PM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Doug, I was just about

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW 20th Anniversary Gathering and Entmoot -- SF Bay edition

2014-06-03 Thread Hugh Smitham
uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: How does that work, is the box considered checked luggage? If not is there an extra charge? Thanks. On Jun 3, 2014 8:13 PM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Got it: Amtrak Bike Box Dimensions: 69x 41 X 8.5 ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW 20th Anniversary Gathering and Entmoot -- SF Bay edition

2014-06-03 Thread Hugh Smitham
No extra charge as far as I can tell. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Tue, Jun 3, 2014 at 7:06 PM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Peter, The box is $15 and yes it's

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW 20th Anniversary Gathering and Entmoot -- SF Bay edition

2014-06-03 Thread Hugh Smitham
, besides the cost of the box. So box plus fee is $25. Shawn On Jun 3, 2014 7:07 PM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: No extra charge as far as I can tell. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW 20th Anniversary Gathering and Entmoot -- SF Bay edition

2014-06-13 Thread Hugh Smitham
I'm hitching a ride from PDX on the 11th and I presume we'd make camp @ CC on the 11th? My ride may have other plans or choose to wing it .Maybe make a reservation if it's not to late. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW 20th Anniversary Gathering and Entmoot -- SF Bay edition

2014-06-14 Thread Hugh Smitham
K... On Jun 13, 2014 7:07 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: 11th is all full... Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Fri, Jun 13, 2014 at 7:01 PM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: I'm hitching a ride from PDX on the 11th and I

Re: [RBW] RBW 20th Anniversary Gathering and Entmoot -- SF Bay edition

2014-06-15 Thread Hugh Smitham
Put me down for two or three. These will be collectors. ~Hugh On Jun 15, 2014 7:46 PM, Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com wrote: Call For Interest - More SF Bay Area Edition swag. Who is interested in an ENTMOOT patch? I don't have a price yet, but price depends on quantity.

Re: [RBW] RBW 20th Anniversary Gathering and Entmoot -- SF Bay edition

2014-06-17 Thread Hugh Smitham
It is done. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Tue, Jun 17, 2014 at 12:18 AM, Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com wrote: Patches are a GO! There will be 50 made, and they

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis s24p shakedown ride

2014-06-18 Thread Hugh Smitham
I just found out that they don't make the expedition with the stay's...according to Ben's cycle what you have was a temporary fix till they refined the stainless steel version which is just a large hoop attached to the saddle rails. IMO what you have is the way to go, as it allows a greater load

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis s24p shakedown ride

2014-06-18 Thread Hugh Smitham
undo stress on the saddle rails. I could strap a pile of firewood to this thing (aka I have) and not worry about it. On Wed, Jun 18, 2014 at 2:28 PM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: I just found out that they don't make the expedition with the stay's...according to Ben's cycle what

Re: [RBW] RBW 20th Anniversary Gathering and Entmoot -- SF Bay edition

2014-06-22 Thread Hugh Smitham
, 2014, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: 11th is all full... Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Fri, Jun 13, 2014 at 7:01 PM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: I'm hitching a ride from PDX on the 11th and I presume we'd make camp

Re: [RBW] RBW 20th Anniversary Gathering and Entmoot -- SF Bay edition

2014-06-22 Thread Hugh Smitham
I think a few posts above a local said folks could park in his neighborhood then ride the 6 miles to C.C. On Jun 22, 2014 8:57 PM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: I think it means that all the camp spots you can drive in have been reserved. I believe you can still park and ride your

Re: [RBW] RBW 20th Anniversary Gathering and Entmoot -- SF Bay edition

2014-06-27 Thread Hugh Smitham
. Anne Paulson Dave Stein Jeremy Till Manny Acosta Jim Edgar Dustin Goodwin Joe Bunik Dan MacNamara Richard Holden Philip Wililamson Tom Virgil Hugh Smitham Tony Almeida Reid (reidplum) Ryan Hankinson Jim Warren Doug P Brian Hanson Curtis McKenzie David (cyclotourist) Aaron

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day n+0 for now

2014-07-24 Thread Hugh Smitham
Matt, Thanks for the encouragement...I work a swing shift and this week i've been working 12 hour days getting off work at 2am. I work with my hands for a living so sometimes just am too tired for the return. Plus the climb home is near 2000'. I've toyed with doing the commute a few days a week.

Re: [RBW] Re: FT: 57 AHH for 58 AHH

2014-07-29 Thread Hugh Smitham
I have a 58 Hilsen 650b with a custom paint, green don't know if I want to trade though as I like the options with 650b. Shoot me some pictures and I'll consider. Here's a link to mine. When it was new, https://www.flickr.com/photos/pedalpusher61/8419648542/in/set-72157632622749622 More recent,

Re: [RBW] Re: Get them while they're hot

2014-08-05 Thread Hugh Smitham
Humm...AHH over a Hillborne? Can't fault you as I have a Hilsen. Fact is they ride equally well. I went for the Hilsen purely for esthetics. And yet what Rivendell has done with the Hillborne in terms of various builds is fantastic. Initially, I didn't like the Dbl top tube but now I think it's

Re: [RBW] Craigslist sighting: FS 56 Atlantis in St. Paul MN

2014-09-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
Looking forward to some glamour from you Dr.S. I'm sure you'll tweak it just so and make it unique. ~Hugh On Sep 12, 2014 2:22 PM, Aaron Young 1ce...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, Hugh. Good news; I've been in contact with the seller and it looks like this will probably work out. If it does I'll

Re: [RBW] Re: An Orange County S24O

2014-09-23 Thread Hugh Smitham
Yeah could it have been at the Cantina?? ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Tue, Sep 23, 2014 at 11:11 AM, cyclotour...@gmail.com cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: You obviously became

Re: [RBW] Frankenstein Bike

2014-09-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
He meant no offense, just doesn't have bikey sophistication. ~Hugh On Sep 26, 2014 9:25 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: I suppose he could have been trying to make conversation, but it sounds like a put down... Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth

Re: [RBW] Re: Frankenstein Bike

2014-09-28 Thread Hugh Smitham
Man that Raleigh is awesome! ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Sun, Sep 28, 2014 at 5:20 AM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote: Of course I wasn't there, but it sounds like he meant

Re: [RBW] Re: Frankenstein Bike

2014-09-28 Thread Hugh Smitham
Bob you stated it perfectly he didn't mean it as offensive. I really like the way you broke it down (Parts all carefully selected based on utility) a testament to Grant and company. I think the term Frankenbike is now for me both endearing and a badge of honor. I think I'll own it. I have a Green

Re: [RBW] Re: Frankenstein Bike

2014-09-28 Thread Hugh Smitham
Hey Tom, Thanks for the compliment. I used to ride for exercise exclusively. These days my favorite rides are those with multiple purpose, camping/touring, errands and visiting friends. I've been remiss, I need to get back down San Diego way. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your

Re: [RBW] Should it stay or should it go?

2014-10-03 Thread Hugh Smitham
Hey Mike, Glad to hear we helped some. I bought my Rivendell's post house purchase. Yeah being an adult has it's draw backs! Interesting, Austin is making news these day's as the most over-priced Real Estate market in the country?? It's supposedly even higher than the pre 2006 prices. Go

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Atlantis 56cm

2014-10-23 Thread Hugh Smitham
Chris, I hope you pick this one up. Hugh Los Angeles, CA On Oct 23, 2014 7:47 PM, Pondero cj.spin...@gmail.com wrote: Hugh, I sent Ryan a personal note expressing interest, but I don't meet his preferred local criteria. If there are any local facilitators out there, let us know. Chris

Re: [RBW] My Albastache bars for your Albatross bars.

2014-11-01 Thread Hugh Smitham
Update: I'll also sell em for $70 shipping included. That saves you tax and the cost of shipping. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Sat, Nov 1, 2014 at 3:15 PM, hsmitham

Re: [RBW] Small Bikey Parts Purge.

2014-11-02 Thread Hugh Smitham
Dirt Drop is spoken for. -Hugh On Nov 1, 2014 3:42 PM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Small purge. Tektro TRP gum hood levers, perfect mechanical condition gummy hoods not so. Maybe you can live with them for $70 shipping included. Nitto 8 cm Dirt Drop, well used, $30 shipping

Re: [RBW] Small Bikey Parts Purge.

2014-11-03 Thread Hugh Smitham
, Nov 2, 2014 at 8:53 AM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Dirt Drop is spoken for. -Hugh On Nov 1, 2014 3:42 PM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Small purge. Tektro TRP gum hood levers, perfect mechanical condition gummy hoods not so. Maybe you can live with them for $70

Re: [RBW] My Albastache bars for your Albatross bars.

2014-11-03 Thread Hugh Smitham
Bump: Seems there are no exchanges happening so Bar reduced to $65 Shipping included. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Sat, Nov 1, 2014 at 7:25 PM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit

Re: [RBW] Small Bikey Parts Purge.

2014-11-03 Thread Hugh Smitham
Saddle Sold. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Mon, Nov 3, 2014 at 10:23 AM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Bump: Swift saddle $80 shipping included. Tektro Levers $65

Re: [RBW] Small Bikey Parts Purge.

2014-11-04 Thread Hugh Smitham
Bump, bump: Tektro Levers $50 Shipping included. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Mon, Nov 3, 2014 at 10:47 AM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Saddle Sold. ~Hugh

Re: [RBW] Small Bikey Parts Purge.

2014-11-05 Thread Hugh Smitham
Levers spoken for. Thanks to all for the purchases. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Tue, Nov 4, 2014 at 10:16 AM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Bump, bump: Tektro

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Industry Controlled by Grant Peterson

2014-11-06 Thread Hugh Smitham
MT -Hugh On Nov 6, 2014 4:39 PM, 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: That's actually a better descriptive term but it doesn't quite roll off the tongue like ATB or MTB. :) On Thursday, November 6, 2014 5:14:38 PM UTC-6, hsmitham wrote: I prefer

Re: [RBW] Polling what's the best 650b touring tire?

2014-11-10 Thread Hugh Smitham
Lynne, Did you take the Soma Xpress off road? If yes what kind of surface? -Hugh On Nov 10, 2014 2:51 PM, Lynne Fitz fitzb...@comcast.net wrote: my first tires were Nifty Swifties, and the tires just before these were Soma Xpress. I'd say they are about the same in quickness, but the Somas

Re: [RBW] Re: Is the Bleriot/Honjos/ Hetres clearance I have not enough?

2014-11-11 Thread Hugh Smitham
https://flic.kr/p/pgpfKC https://flic.kr/p/hUrN6m The first link is the Hetre's casing don't see anything special and doesn't seem substantial. When mounted They rode great. I do try to avoid debris but I'm not fanatical about it, generally more concerned with other large obstacles . I rode them

Re: [RBW] Re: HIgh hopes on ebay

2014-11-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
I don't have a lot of time at the moment to say what I'd like to say about whether or not to let Mr. PB*bikes make a statement on this thread, so simply I think not. Ebay would be the forum for that. It's his business model that's his right more power to him. Folk who really need that item(s) and

Re: [RBW] Re: HIgh hopes on ebay

2014-11-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
practices speak for themselves, not really interested in reading some diatribe from someone who wants people's hard earned money. On Wed, Nov 12, 2014 at 4:15 PM, Hugh Smitham hughs...@gmail.com wrote: I don't have a lot of time at the moment to say what I'd like to say about whether

Re: [RBW] Re: Polling what's the best 650b touring tire?

2014-11-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
Bill, Thanks for the suggestion, I have $320 ear marked for other parts namely accessories for the wife's Betty, my Atlantis AHH. By all means I encourage you to take on the experiment as I'm sure a lot of folks would appreciate the data. The Irony to this thread is at the time I posed the

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