Re: [RBW] Re: A shirt. FOR PIRATES!

Hey, I hope the Riv crew read this, our own Jim Warren has a striped beanie circa 2009 IIRC. I sure wish they'd resurrect those. I'd snap one up! Cause I want to be a Pirate. -Hugh Arrrh Smitham Los Angeles, CA On Nov 18, 2014 8:50 PM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Well, Rivendell

Re: [RBW] Re: A shirt. FOR PIRATES!

I dig mine! -Hugh On Nov 18, 2014 9:38 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: It's very Tarik Saleh Bike Clubbish. Perhaps that's why I like it. Bill wearing his purply striped woolie right now Lindsay El Cerrito CA On Tuesday, November 18, 2014 9:03:37 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa?

Exactly. I know the Sam can carry a load but does Riv consider it a loaded tourer? The LHT is. And if the Appaloosa is intended as a loaded tour bike then yeah I'd choose it over the LHT, even if it's a budget Sam I'd choose it over the Trucker. You just know that Riv will come up with a great

[RBW] To Live Ride in LA (Riv Sighting)

While making my way to work in bumper to bumper traffic on Glendale Boulevard wishing I was on my Riv rather than in my Miata (if your gonna drive it's a fun ride) roadster...I spied an Orange Sam with canvas saddle bags. I slowed and we had a brief exchange while I frustrated other motorists. So

Re: [RBW] Re: Yet _even more_ travel coffee questions!

Hi Chris, I like it! Why choose? Just use both. I think a Helix collapsible cone purchase from OAC is imminent. Thanks, ~Hugh Los Angeles, CA On Nov 27, 2014 7:26 PM, Pondero cj.spin...@gmail.com wrote: Hugh, I have the larger Porlex grinder and it works very well for me. I alternate

[RBW] Post Thanksgiving Cranksgiving Dirt Paradise Ride.

Three plus hours and twenty miles of pristine dirt single track around Carmel Valley in San Diego ' s North County was enjoyed by we five members of (SCAR) SoCal All Rounders. David Greenblatt, Mike Shiller, Tom Virgil, Curtis Mckenzie and I socalpedalpusher. We all met at David's home and

Re: [RBW] Re: Post Thanksgiving Cranksgiving Dirt Paradise Ride.

Hey Jon, Yeah cyclotourist has a point Mike's Flickr image's have a series of a bike camping adventure he did the weekend before down into the Anza Borrego. This ride recap was about a coastal day ride around Del Mar. The Anza stuff is great though and has been calling to me for a while now! So

Re: [RBW] Re: Post Thanksgiving Cranksgiving Dirt Paradise Ride.

Chris, It was great fun with great camaraderie. Re: The Albatross Bars, It took me long enough to finally adopt em! Now I can't imagine riding without them. Homer still has the Albastasche?? Cheers, ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert

Re: [RBW] Re: Post Thanksgiving Cranksgiving Dirt Paradise Ride.

Brian, Yes indeed...though that NW still has it's siren call, this summer a greater Puget Sound tour. Ole Willy is right at home in the dirt...handled it all with aplomb. Cheer, ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein

Re: [RBW] Re: Cheviot Sighting in Vancouver, BC

Well since I wrote that last post, looks like BC is in the cards! I hope at least a day in Vancouver. Cheers, ~Hugh On Dec 2, 2014 6:00 PM, Cecily Walker cecily.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Sure thing. Hopefully I'll be back riding by then. On Wednesday, November 26, 2014 6:32:00 PM UTC-8,

Re: [RBW] Re: Post Thanksgiving Cranksgiving Dirt Paradise Ride.

Chris, Alba ' s in Homers very near future. ~Hugh Los Angeles, CA On Dec 2, 2014 5:09 AM, Pondero cj.spin...@gmail.com wrote: Hugh, currently, all my Rivs are albatross controlled. (and stay tuned for the Atlantis reveal) Chris Johnson Sanger, Texas -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Re: Thankful for rain

Hard to argue with that! ~Hugh Los Angeles, CA On Dec 3, 2014 4:31 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Noise and clogging from rocks, duff, and sticks. Plus, I don't mind getting wet or dirty. With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, December 3, 2014 5:27:27 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore

Re: [RBW] Re: Post Thanksgiving Cranksgiving Dirt Paradise Ride.

Thanks Geoffrey...s24o bound with another write up in the near future. Cheers, ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Wed, Dec 3, 2014 at 7:46 AM, Geoffrey ring...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Question on Big Ben handling

I concur with Shoji, that's been my experience thus far. A great rolling tire nonetheless. Cheers, ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Fri, Jan 30, 2015 at 7:16 AM, Shoji Takahashi

Re: [RBW] Re: Front end shimmy.

Doug, Your right it's a relatively inexpensive experiment and one I'll most likely do. You know the shimmy did happen when I had a rear and front load, so maybe I can't blame it all on a front load? I was carrying about 20# in the rear so perhaps it's just the fact that I have about 25# total

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

MIke, Erl, Rod, Aaron and Chris, thanks so far for the feedback. I'm leaning towards the Compass as I'll be doing a long tour this Summer. I originally figured the WTB All Terrains would be fine for mixed terrain riding and they are but I'm rethinking the whole weight penalty thing these

Re: [RBW] ISO an R 14 Top Rack.

Jim, Pics would be great! It would come with all the hardware? Have the stays been cut? Cheers, ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Wed, Jan 21, 2015 at 11:52 AM, Jim Bronson

Re: [RBW] Compass 26 × 1.75 Feedback requested

I feel ya Bill. Thinking of unloading some rafter hanging rubber. Maybe post the 26x2.0 Big Ben's and the 650b x 41 Fatty Rumkins to name a couple. ~Hugh On Jan 21, 2015 2:41 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I'm trying to decide what's worse, having the dollars stack up at $130 a

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

Mike, I agree with you on the merits of a tire like the Pasela. So your still in the if column? Was my description not enticing enough? I suppose I could have added more flourishing descriptions. By the way there will be logging roads up the West side of the Island. ~Hugh On Jan 21, 2015 3:25

Re: [RBW] ISO an R 14 Top Rack.

Hey Chris, I'll let you know. I'm waiting on another lister with a R14 rack to get back to me with some details. If it turns out I pass I'll get back to you. Thanks for the offer. Cheers, ~Hugh On Jan 21, 2015 7:52 PM, Christopher Murray chrispmurra...@gmail.com wrote: Howdy, I have a new,

Re: [RBW] Re: 14 for '14

David, Just love the simplicity of all the back country roads. The POV from the riders perspective say's it all so well! NOw I really need to back away from this screen and ride! Thanks. ~Hugh ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein

Re: [RBW] Re: 14 for '14

Bob, Great set. I really like your use of depth of field for dramatic effect. I don't use it enough my self. Inspired terrain you have out there on the right coast. Cheers, ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein

Re: [RBW] Re: 14 for '14

Jim, Some really great times in there, the Mount Tam pics have me drooling to get up there. Maybe a quick three day trip soon. Cheers, ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Wed, Jan 28,

Re: [RBW] Re: 14 for '14

Eunice, Lovely just lovely. What an eye you have. As I rolled through your 14 I was struck with how many I'd missed through the course of your posts. One of my New Year resolutions is to be more liberal with my Favs! Cheers, ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must

Re: [RBW] Re: 14 for '14

Hi Bob, Well I make the best of what I have here in Los Angeles which is pretty darn nice. I think Los Angeles gets a bad reputation with all the car business and pathetic mass transit though I read somewhere that Los Angeles has the potential to be one of the greatest bicycle cities. If we can

Re: [RBW] Re: Question on Big Ben handling

handlebars some which was also recommended. On Fri, Jan 30, 2015 at 7:33 AM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: I concur with Shoji, that's been my experience thus far. A great rolling tire nonetheless. Cheers, ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep

Re: [RBW] Re: Redlands Strada Rossa 2015

As I was passed by some cyclocrosser's one said I was on the wrong ride!! I said the course or the bike? The last one of em said nice bike! He balanced their groups ying yang quotient. ~Hugh On Mar 24, 2015 4:37 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Anne: Marathon Supremes? No worries. I had

Re: [RBW] Re: Redlands Strada Rossa 2015

I thought so. ~Hugh On Mar 24, 2015 5:58 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Course or bike? That's funny! On Tue, Mar 24, 2015 at 4:51 PM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: As I was passed by some cyclocrosser's one said I was on the wrong ride!! I said the course

Re: [RBW] Re: Redlands Strada Rossa 2015

Ahem. Jim, Perhaps you'd care to share said article with the group? Pretty please:-) On Mar 24, 2015 9:39 PM, James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.net wrote: Here's a shot of Jacquie's Cunningham: https://www.flickr.com/photos/46035786@N07/16300892724/ She was great to talk to. Fun person.

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

Well that should sell a bunch of stretchy light weight bikey stuff! I had to stop half way through the video to catch my breath ;) Fun to watch. On Feb 26, 2015 2:55 PM, Mark Reimer marknrei...@gmail.com wrote: Oh I wouldn't be so sure about that...

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

I pictured the children smacking their foreheads in embarrassment for their parents. Now that image makes me laugh. ~Hugh On Feb 25, 2015 5:01 PM, Mark Reimer marknrei...@gmail.com wrote: Haha I laughed out loud when picturing that On Feb 25, 2015, at 6:58 PM, Doug Williams

Re: [RBW] Re: Redlands Strada Rossa 2015

Thanks! Enjoyed it so much. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Tue, Mar 24, 2015 at 12:25 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Here's a GREAT video taken on the ride:

Re: [RBW] Re: Redlands Strada Rossa 2015

Anne, Yes you'd have enjoyed the ride. I rode my A.H.H. with Hetres. No flats! They handled awesome. Your tires would be fine. I only had a few spots where I lost some traction climbing but no big deal. Try making it next year love to have you. ~Hugh On Mar 24, 2015 12:57 PM, Anne Paulson

Re: [RBW] Re: The joy of a bicycle.

Exactly! ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Sat, Jan 24, 2015 at 4:47 AM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: ... it doesn't matter the distance... just the freedom And part

Re: [RBW] Re: Redlands Strada Rossa 2015

Bob, That's a great question. As opposed to last year the 50k seemed to have more dirt. I can't really say what percentage though. My guess is cyclotourist David might have the answer. Also I tagged on some extra miles to get the Crafting hills dirt above the college. It was well worth the steep

Re: [RBW] Re: An even fatter (F)atlantis!

Hi Mike, Yes thanks! Atlantis much more stable. And yes meeting Curtis for the O'Neill S240. Wish you could make it, as we'll be going over possible routes from PDX our Summer hub while eating burritos sipping cervezas. Possibilities: South down Oregon coast to Klamath Amtrak back to PDX.

Re: [RBW] Re: Perfect number of bikes = N?

Mike, Apparently Jeff Jones is claiming his 29ers will fit 650b's. I need to revisit his site to see if it was 27+ which would be my preference. May just have a custom built by a frame builder in Portland or just go with a Pug Op's or Mukluk 3. Yeah I'll be going fatter in the future. ~Hugh On

Re: [RBW] Re: Birthday Bike overnight.

Hi All, Thank you all for the Birthday well wishes! It was an extraordinary Birthday! Thankfully I have an understanding wife who understands that besides being with her my next favorite thing is being in the saddle and camping! Being rained on only made it all the more adventurous. This camping

Re: [RBW] Re: Birthday Bike overnight.

Thanks Deacon. Feel spoiled. But nothing like the raw scenic beauty of your haunts. ~Hugh On Apr 27, 2015 7:18 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Fantastic trip! Those are some great looking roads and trails you got to ride. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Re: Birthday Bike overnight.

Hi Drew, Here's some Strava links showing our route. From Irvine Station: Check out my 13.7 mi Ride on Strava: http://app.strava.com/activities/291958001 From near O'Neill. We road a few miles to a good breakfast place Latte Da Bagelery on Plano Trabuco Rd. Then back tracked to jump on the

Re: [RBW] Re: Birthday Bike overnight.

There were no weigh in! For now Curtis is the World Heavy Weight Champ. This is a fantastic dirt ride! ~Hugh On May 1, 2015 9:25 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Hugh: Did Curtis take you by The Path bike shop for an official weigh in? Loads of fun finding out our bike weights, and not

Re: [RBW] Re: Birthday Bike overnight.

Thanks David! Isn't a ride on your day wonderful. On Apr 29, 2015 5:08 PM, David Crowell d...@davidcrowell.com wrote: Happy Birthday! Sunday was my birthday. I rode around town a bit. On Monday, April 27, 2015 at 3:50:45 PM UTC-4, hsmitham wrote: Just some pictures of a good time on a

Re: [RBW] Birthday Bike overnight.

Thanks Chris! On Apr 29, 2015 5:08 PM, Chris Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote: Happy birthday! On Apr 27, 2015 12:50 PM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Just some pictures of a good time on a bike with a good friend. Here http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ ~Hugh Los Angeles, CA

Re: [RBW] Re: Birthday Bike overnight.

Thanks Cecily! How's your riding these days? ~Hugh On Tue, May 5, 2015, 6:14 PM Cecily Walker cecily.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Great photos. Happy belated birthday! On Monday, April 27, 2015 at 12:50:45 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: Just some pictures of a good time on a bike with a good

Re: [RBW] Re: Thunder Burt Wisdom...

Liesl, I just received by TB's and promptly mounted them on my '03 Atlantis running 26 wheels and took it for a spin today. My initial reaction is damn wow! I road mixed terrain, mostly sandy loose trail with some fist sized rocks. Right off the bat I was amazed how fast they rolled over asphalt

Re: [RBW] Re: Birthday Bike overnight.

Cecily, What a bummer! I know how frustrating this must be. It drives me Looney when I'm forced off my bike for even a few days. I daydream of those days when my body always cooperated no matter what I threw at it. Today is an entirely different case I'm afraid. I can only imagine how painful

Re: [RBW] Re: Thunder Burt Wisdom...

Funny on the 26er I have a ton of room! I sort of wished they made em larger for 26 but then they'd be heavier! ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Fri, May 8, 2015 at 8:40 AM, Mark

Re: [RBW] Re: Thunder Burt Wisdom...

MIke, If I knew what I know now I'd have built a wheel set with wider rims for the Atlantis! ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Fri, May 8, 2015 at 9:33 AM, Mike Schiller

Re: [RBW] Re: Grand Bois Hetres mounting issues.

Evan, I think you'll appreciate em. By the by, I inflated to 70 psi then deflated to 45~50 psi problem solved! Thanks everyone for the advice. ~Hugh ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/

Re: [RBW] Grand Bois Hetres mounting issues.

Eric, I'll give it a try. I generally run them between 35 40 psi with no issues. ~Hugh On Apr 14, 2015 4:02 PM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Hugh: Have you tried increasing the PSI and seeing if the noise goes away? I usually run my 650x42 Grand Bois at 50 PSI or more—you may

Re: [RBW] Grand Bois Hetres mounting issues.

Justin, No offense, I'm really good about seating the wheel in the dropouts. Seems that the Synergy rims are a deep well per Jan's Compass article and can be hard to seat. I suspect Eric ' s inflation recommendation will resolve the issue. Or I can add an extra layer of rim tape to make the well

Re: [RBW] ISO NITTO lugged seatpost.

Aaron, Exactly! On Thu, Jun 4, 2015, 9:00 PM Aaron Young 1ce...@gmail.com wrote: Wow. For that price I might overlook the VO one myself. :) thanks for the link. -Aaron Young On Thursday, June 4, 2015, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote: hi Hugh, the lugged seatpost is S84 - the Japan

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO NITTO lugged seatpost.

Hey Ryan, Thanks for looking. Now that sounds like fun a Michigan tour. Humm wheels cogs churning. It would be great to ride with you again. Cheers, ~Hugh On Jun 4, 2015 7:33 PM, Abcyclehank hankinso...@me.com wrote: Hugh, I will check my surplus parts this weekend once school is done

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO NITTO lugged seatpost.

Mike, Crystal Fellows. ~Hugh On Jun 4, 2015 6:47 PM, Mike Schiller mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: what seatpost are you using now Hugh? The lugged Nitto has a lot of setback. ~mike On Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 5:22:55 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: Think I may need more setback on the 'ol

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO NITTO lugged seatpost.

Ron, Thanks, I'll check it out. ~Hugh On Jun 4, 2015 8:16 PM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote: hi Hugh, the lugged seatpost is S84 - the Japan price at current exchange is about $85 plus $15 for 4-day express mail.

Re: [RBW] ISO NITTO lugged seatpost.

Atlantis. Will be buying one for my Sam H soon, too. -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Thursday, June 4, 2015, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Ryan, Thanks for looking. Now that sounds like fun a Michigan tour. Humm wheels cogs churning. It would be great to ride with you again

Re: [RBW] Thunder Burt Wisdom...

I have a 26 Atlantis and pretty sure the SKS P65 fenders with 2.1 TB's. Tons of room! Here's proof. https://flic.kr/p/swigrU I've since cleaned up the fender line. ~Hugh Anyone tried to fit fenders with these tires? Specifically the 26. Wondering if SKS P65 will fit or if I should get club on

Re: [RBW] Thunder Burt Wisdom...

Yes off road is ok. Not with thunder burt's but I had Big Ben's measuring approximately 53mm and mud was an issue. But the TB's on my rims measure ~47mm so more clearance. If your planning on riding through a lot of mud perhaps ditch the fenders. Though I've seen fender-less rigs brought down by

Re: [RBW] loaded handling question

on the next day 50% lowest marked sale price is even awesomer. But I'm easily amused. On Mon, Jun 8, 2015 at 5:51 PM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: I agree with Mike. I am always disappointed with REI these days. I did notice last time I was at REI they're selling Novara cycling

Re: [RBW] loaded handling question

I agree with Mike. I am always disappointed with REI these days. I did notice last time I was at REI they're selling Novara cycling clothing that's not lycra...following the trend. ~Hugh On Mon, Jun 8, 2015, 5:46 PM Mike Schiller mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: in the old days ( pre-internet)

Re: [RBW] Re: Thunder Burt Wisdom...

Brian, Glad to hear your report em. I wasn't giving up them and hearing your experiences adds to my resolve to run them. And so supple :) Tail Winds, ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/

Re: [RBW] ISO NITTO lugged seatpost.

Ditto! I knew about it once but forgot! So thanks for the reminder. Cheers, ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Fri, Jun 5, 2015 at 7:15 AM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO NITTO lugged seatpost.

Mike, Thanks for asking. Since I decided to bring my Albatross handlebars up back the saddle position feels strange. My rear end feels like it wants to slide back and when I do I run out of saddle. I slammed the saddle all the way back when I originally installed the Albatross with a 12cm

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO NITTO lugged seatpost.

Lol's. Yes they do :) Mr. Help me spend my money. ~Hugh On Jun 5, 2015 7:42 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: How about: Those seatposts just look awesome! On Fri, Jun 5, 2015 at 7:27 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Or, perhaps more precisely, you'd be buying

Re: [RBW] Re: A Life Update

Ken, What are your shoulder symptoms? Cheers, ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Fri, Jun 5, 2015 at 8:27 PM, Kenneth Cote cot...@gmail.com wrote: I've got rotator cuff surgery due

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO NITTO lugged seatpost.

On Fri, Jun 5, 2015 at 8:23 PM, Mike Schiller mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: Hugh, The Nitto S-83 are listed as 26 mm of setback. I had one on my Coho (72 STA) but was always sitting on the rivets so I switched it for a Dia Compe Gran Compe with 30 mm of setback. I've spent many hours

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO NITTO lugged seatpost.

On Sat, Jun 6, 2015 at 4:07 PM, Mike Schiller mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: well sounds like you should try the longer stem 1st and see how that feels. I've looked at Peter Whites comments and most fall inline with what I've learned in my 40 years of riding and bike fitting. I do think

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO NITTO lugged seatpost.

On Sat, Jun 6, 2015 at 4:17 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Ryan: ... I will be happy to host you guys and possibly outfit you with Riv's ... You realize there are a lot of us, especially with an offer like that. Hope we can take you up on that offer sometime. Various articles and ride

Re: [RBW] Re: sf-la coast tour thoughts and preparation

Drew, I've used the devold for a couple years now and only worn my first pair out. They finally just disintegrated. I think they're worth every penny. Mark, Your clothing pack list is spot on. I on the other hand have a tendency to overpack. When I'm riding I really don't need much on as I'm

Re: [RBW] Re: sf-la coast tour thoughts and preparation

Drew, I'm heading to Vancouver Island BC for a two week tour. I pine for the PNW and further North, VI has been on my list. Next year, I'm planning on doing the Oregon Outback like Mark just finished and then some tours in the Sierra's. I'm liking the Six Moons Designs Tent tarps for

Re: [RBW] Re: sf-la coast tour thoughts and preparation

The Nemo gogo is interesting, still like a tarp though a bit more versatility. Seems if you have a leak on the air frame it could be a bummer pretty small floor space height. It is a bivy though. And not cheap! Tail Winds, ~Hugh On Jun 9, 2015 4:57 PM, drew drewbeckme...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [RBW] loaded handling question

What! Science day!! I love science day, where do we begin? Oh so why did you recently throw the Nitto lugged seat post on the ARer? And because it's gorgeous is not sciencency enough. ~Hugh On Sun, Jun 7, 2015, 6:37 PM cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: I think it was artificially

Re: [RBW] Re: ID or suggest front rack for Betty Foy?

Takashi, That's a good idea. Looking at Will's Cheviot it is a R14 rack. So rather than having a spring board one would need to buy another set of struts and hardware to connect to the rear slotted interface of the R14 rack platform. Larger platform and double struts very nice. ~Hugh ~Hugh

Re: [RBW] Re: Off topic alert!! Feedback request.

I hope someone out there can chime in...I was at their global center today. Had they had the durable cotton shorts in dark grey with a 33 waist I'd have bought them. Apparently, dark grey is super popular and 33 waist a common size. Even though I was there I didn't get a confident feeling the

Re: [RBW] The Death of the Oregon Outback.

Thanks Brian for a reality check. Yes it will continue in some form. Update: On a reliable source I am told there is a small contingent traveling back down to do a clean up sweep and mend fences. The good outweighing the bad. Tail Winds, ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your

Re: [RBW] Re: Off topic alert!! Feedback request.

So between the two of us we'll have some data to share. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Fri, Jun 26, 2015 at 4:21 AM, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote: I sucked it up

Re: [RBW] The Death of the Oregon Outback.

, three-handled, family gredanza is a Fatty Rumpkin. -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Thursday, June 18, 2015, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Brian for a reality check. Yes it will continue in some form. Update: On a reliable source I am told there is a small contingent

Re: [RBW] Re: Need advice fitting/finding a shorter seat post for a 47cm Betty Foy

I like to buy from Riv too! But I'd like to stave off early baldness a while too :) Glad it all worked out. Tail Winds, ~Hugh ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Tue, Jun 16, 2015 at

Re: [RBW] Wrenching on the Bombadil

Thanks Tom. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Tue, Jun 16, 2015 at 12:50 PM, Allingham II, Thomas J thomas.alling...@skadden.com wrote: Hugh: Thanks! I have in my mind that

Re: [RBW] Re: Car Racks Rivs

John, Do you need an adapter to mount your wife's betty? ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Fri, Jun 12, 2015 at 1:10 PM, John jphillip...@icloud.com wrote: We use a Thule Apex 4

Re: [RBW] Re: loaded handling question

Hey Doug, PM me with your thoughts. ~Hugh On Sun, May 31, 2015, 7:41 PM dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Hugh: In the interest of science, further testing required. David I are contemplating doing some tests with his bike. If we can coordinate it, you might want to join us with your

Re: [RBW] Re: loaded handling question

Doug, Any reputable bike shop will swap your headset for about $25~30. YMMV. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Mon, Jun 1, 2015 at 5:57 AM, Doug Williams salg...@minbaritm.com

Re: [RBW] Re: Off topic alert!! Feedback request.

the Swrve website. Good luck, Tarik On Mon, Jun 29, 2015 at 12:47 PM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: yup that's me trendy ;-/ so far okay but i think they're made for the malnourished. Tail Winds, ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you

Re: [RBW] Re: Off topic alert!! Feedback request.

On Jun 30, 2015 5:22 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Curious: although I love my cycling-specific jerseys, socks, shoes, shades, and caps, I find cutoff khakis -- loose cut, high waist -- more comfortable for rides up to 30 miles (at least) than any cycling specific but not lycra

Re: [RBW] Re: Off topic alert!! Feedback request.

yup that's me trendy ;-/ so far okay but i think they're made for the malnourished. Tail Winds, ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Sat, Jun 27, 2015 at 10:45 AM, Mike Schiller

Re: [RBW] Re: Thunder Burt Wisdom...

Mike, Mark his buddy Graham were rolling with the snakeskin's. But yeah they're race tires not originally designed for loaded touring. I'm bummed to hear how they didn't hold up, still gonna ride with em, even though Mark's experience...at least for now. ~Hugh On May 25, 2015 1:25 PM, Mike

Re: [RBW] Re: Thunder Burt Wisdom...

Mark Reimers buddy on the OOB slashed a TB. Still waiting to hear which version he was running. The weight savings was so nominal I chose puncture resistance. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein

Re: [RBW] Re: Thunder Burt Wisdom...

big slashes halfway through the tread and the knobs are showing signs of tearing. These tires roll so nicely but seem to be too soft for loaded gnarly road touring. Full report to come... On May 25, 2015, at 11:05 AM, Hugh Smitham hughs...@gmail.com wrote: Mark Reimers buddy on the OOB

Re: [RBW] Re: questions about buying /selling a bike on this group

Doug, It has me really looking at all online platforms, what I've noticed is that they all have extensive user agreements (written obviously by lawyers) that remove them from having any liability whatsoever. You can't use a site unless you sign the user agreement. In this whole mess I accept that

Re: [RBW] Re: questions about buying /selling a bike on this group

a Chase bank account, which I don't, but might consider if I sold stuff more regularly online. But I think it only works with checking acounts: https://www.chase.com/online/digital/quickpay.html On Wed, Aug 19, 2015 at 4:53 PM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Jim, On Aug 19

Re: [RBW] Re: questions about buying /selling a bike on this group

Hi Jim, On Aug 19, 2015 2:42 PM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote: Until very recently PayPal was *owned* by eBay. FWIW... I was aware of that change. Curious what the credit card company's reason was, I guess PayPal did not tell you that? That's right, I was told only that the

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The root of suffering is craving... ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Fri, Aug 21, 2015 at 12:43 PM, Curtis McKenzie cmcy...@gmail.com wrote: All is milk and honey just to get us to

Re: [RBW] Re: questions about buying /selling a bike on this group

I too found the same in regards to shipping. I now just go to my local USPS where I get an accurate cost. Apparently, UPS FedEx have add on fees that they don't add on when you calculate shipping cost through their online system. I called both carriers and the fee's were out of delivery area??

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Riv Frames on ebay

Well David has plenty of bikes for the boy to grow into! Besides riding other bikes is in of it self learning to appreciate Rivendell's. ~Hugh On Jun 30, 2015 4:00 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: A proper appreciation of the order of things! On Tue, Jun 30, 2015 at 3:54 PM,

Re: [RBW] Re: questions about buying /selling a bike on this group

Sure I'd accept that method of payment. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Sat, Aug 15, 2015 at 9:00 AM, Bill webe...@gmail.com wrote: Another FWIW: A USPS Postal Money Order sent by

Re: [RBW] Re: Coffee outside.

Another update: http://velocipeedemusings.com/2015/10/24/a-rambling-i-shall-go-a-coffeenuring-challenge-ride/ Tail Winds, ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipeedemusings.com/ On Fri, Oct 23, 2015 at 6:45 AM,

Re: [RBW] Re: Cross/knobby 650B tires

David, I think Jeffery nailed it. For my Hilsen the Cazadero's are pretty much it. I think the R's are a mm too large. Waiting on a set of Cazadero's to mount soon. I wish there were more options but as Jeffery said above the 27+ has taken over, were in a pocket universe for cross type tires in

Re: [RBW] Re: Coffeeneuring ride.

Thanks Chris! I'll do my best. Tail Winds, ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipeedemusings.com/ On Tue, Nov 10, 2015 at 7:27 AM, 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Re: Coffeeneuring ride.

Hi Don, You know I think so too. Clearly you have some fantastic terrain and I'm sure coffee stops too. Tail Winds, ~Hugh On Nov 9, 2015 7:28 PM, "Don Compton" wrote: > Hugh, > Looking at your blog, you guys have some great coffee rides. > Don Compton > > > On Monday,

Re: [RBW] Re: Coffeeneuring ride.

Hi Jon, Sorry for the delay in replying.Been in the saddle a bit :) So glad you enjoyed the post. Tail Winds, ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipeedemusings.com/ On Mon, Nov 2, 2015 at 1:38 PM, Jon Dukeman in

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