I am 0/4. The last two sets came off in small pieces. This time I used less
Gorilla Glue!
On Fri, Mar 29, 2013 at 7:46 PM, Matthew J matthewj...@gmail.com wrote:
VERY CAREFUL! I've succeeded once out of maybe four tries.
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David,
I agree with Manny, for commuting Marathons are workhorses. I hate to write
this for fear my hubris will bring down the wrath of the tire Gods, but I
think it has been 5 years since I had a flat, and that flat was a rim tube
pinch as a result of a hurried rim tape job. It reads like you
My experience is the same as Dans - been through it with two different
bikes. Bob
On Thu, Apr 11, 2013 at 2:39 PM, Dan Abelson d...@abelsons.net wrote:
I would look at the silver shifters first. In my experience unless you set
the cable tension pretty high they tend to cause skipping.
Dan
René,
Your experiment is remarkable. As a scientist I admire your desire to
experiment and learn, It also prompts me to write my first ever response to
the Group. I have lurked in the background vicariously enjoying passionate
debates about front bags vs rear bags, clips vs open petals, light
Patrick,
My experience is that hot weather clothing is even more personal than cold
weather gear. I have ridden in rayon Aloha shirts, but in Indiana, when it
gets really hot and humid I have to have my puckerwear shirts (Patagonia's
seersucker). It is important to note that your high humidity
Patrick, no rain in central Indiana, but it was a delightful 78 degrees,
with 69% humidity on my morning commute. It was a seersucker (not that it
helped much) morning. Bob
On Fri, Jul 13, 2012 at 11:20 AM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Interesting: I did not know that wood fiber
I am surprised to read about the clicking. I conservatively have 3000 miles
on one pair of GKs, and somewhere under 1000 miles on a second pair. Never
a click and they spin effortlessly. Most comfortable and functional pedals
I have used.
On Wed, Jul 18, 2012 at 7:01 PM, Rex Kerr
Scot - very nice, congratulations on the column. I look forward to seeing
your column evolve.
On Mon, Jul 23, 2012 at 11:12 PM, Forrest ftme...@me.com wrote:
Nice column and photo, Scot!
On Monday, July 23, 2012 2:51:52 PM UTC-5, Scot Brooks wrote:
So I've managed to infiltrate the world
Rob,
I have Alba bars on my MB-3 and they are perfect for me. I was tempted by
the appearance of the bullmoose and Bosco bars, but just for a moment. If
I were setting the bike up now I would probably get the Boscos, but I think
we are talking degrees of design perfection. If no overhead of the
No way am I going to enter the helmet wars. I do want to say that one of
the reasons that I follow this group is that its most
regular contributors are collegial. Civil discourse is rare these days and
it is good to read your collective thoughtful opinions. Today's Yehuda Moon
is remarkably
The Eggers review was timely. I am still suffering a stitch in my side from
encountering an apparition in turquoise blue coming at me on a bike lane in
a normally quiet residential neighborhood yesterday. I had just come off
the tow path and was on my way home when I saw it coming at me. It had
early to make sure I can go down the path at the speed I want
to travel. The ride home is always therapeutic.
On Fri, Aug 3, 2012 at 5:09 PM, Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net wrote:
On Aug 1, 2012, at 9:06 PM, Robert Barr wrote:
Thomas, we must have been following the same morning star
I showed the page to one of the staff members of the weekend Japanese
School that is housed at my daughter's school and her quick assessment was
similar to blakcloud's wife. She said the site read like a personal blog
illustrated with seasonal images. There is a linked essay on the page but
I
Indianapolis is in the midst of another bike boom, and a large part of this
boom appears to be Riv/Surly influenced. I can count at least 10 Riv's
that I see during my normal commute and I am sure there are more.
Quickbeams are the most common, but there is a beautiful Sam-orange
Atlantis less
I agree with Ron - form follows function. I haven't regularly ridden
another pedal since I put on GKs over 3 years ago. Most interesting to me
is that I like them with my 11.5 EEE feet, and my wife likes them with her
much smaller and narrower feet. Bob
On Wed, Sep 12, 2012 at 2:57 PM, Matt Beebe
Zack,
I chased a bottom bracket click for months on my MB3 commuter. I took it to
the LBS and they pulled the bottom bracket, pronounced the bearings good,
snugged it up, and I went off without a click. Three weeks later my click
was back. I went back to the shop and we repeated the process. The
Both good choices, but the Italian walnut isn't what it once was. Maybe
some blue Japanese oak (*Quercus glauca *)? Bob
On Sun, Sep 23, 2012 at 9:09 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.comwrote:
Fine Italian walnut vs. California coastal oak. Please discuss.
On Sun, Sep 23, 2012 at 4:36 PM,
Beautiful bike and an Interesting thread. The drivetrain is interesting to
me. I have a new Hunqapillar in the garage that will soon be my daily
commuter. I spent a lot of time trying to think through the drivetrain and
ended up with wide and low 40/26 chain rings and a 12-36 cassette. After
much
Jim, I am curious about the age of the woman who commented on your bike. I
had a strikingly different comment last week at my local coffee shop (I
detect some similar tendencies with this group). For the second time in
about two weeks I was complimented on my new style commuting bike. My new
style
The deluge of cards looks wonderful. I just posted a thank you on the
Rivendell Facebook site to let the Riv community know that the cards are
much appreciated. To make certain that the note is received by all, I want
to send a note to the Group as well. Nick is enjoying all the cards and
notes,
Dan, I have a just built Hunqa 58 (the last of the gray and bean) that is
still on the stand in my sun room. I have ridden it twice, once during the
build process and last night after I finished mounting a Silver Shifter on
the downtube (with much help from Mark - I pulled the back off the Silver
I have cork on all three bikes with Alba bars. I can't say enough good
things about them, and if it matters, I get compliments on their appearance
at least once a week. Bob (Indianapolis)
On Sun, Dec 23, 2012 at 8:55 PM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
For folks using Albatross bars, and I guess
My daughters are in bed after a long Christmas day. Now I can reply. I have
Riv cork on three bikes, a Hunqapillar, and two Bridgestone MB3s. The Hunqa
has standard cork as does my wife's MB3. My MB3 has BES, and twined notched
cork. Like you I shellac the cork, I have learned to not lightly
Happy New Year Jim, I am enjoying your travel narrative and pictures. Thank
you for sharing. Bob (Indianapolis)
On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 8:35 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
thill@gmail.com wrote:
After about 9 years of being a Riv fan/rider/dealer, I made my first visit
to Riv today. I
Agreed, hard to think of a better person to win!
On Jan 3, 2013 1:38 PM, Brian Hanson stone...@gmail.com wrote:
Awesome! Congrats, Liesl!
Brian
Seattle, WA
On Thu, Jan 3, 2013 at 10:25 AM, Matthew J matthewj...@gmail.com wrote:
Yeah. I was not in the contest but certainly cannot think
To the Group - this string is a perfect example of why I always try to read
the RBW Owners Bunch. Thanks to all. Bob (Indiana)
On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 1:51 PM, Cicloski lite...@comcast.net wrote:
On Tuesday, January 15, 2013 9:18:52 AM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote:
On Tue, 2013-01-15 at
I like Ibex products, and the make, function, and price of these knickers
looks good, but I dislike the old style cycling pads and it looks like
these knickers have one built in. I can't tell from the pictures at Ibex if
it is easy to snip out. If you have a pair in hand would you please let me
Thanks for the first hand report. I have modified several pair of shorts
with a seam ripper, but these Ibex knickers look much harder to modify. I
will pass.
On Sat, Jan 19, 2013 at 1:33 AM, Mike Schiller mikeybi...@rocketmail.comwrote:
I have not done it on mine but I know of a few people
And minus the leather flap, but with a very functional canvas flap, we have
the Riv offering: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/bavbt.htm. My favorite
up-front Riv bag.
On Sat, Jan 26, 2013 at 12:40 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.comwrote:
Keith,
I bought a Wire Guard for the same reason you list. There was the potential
for some cable rub on the small Saddlesack that I use on my Hunq. A top
rack seemed overkill, and the Hupe didn't look like it would fit a small
Saddlesack. I have only used the wire guard for 3 days, but I think
Rene,
I struggled with the fenders on my Hunqapillar. My thoughtful wife bought
me some hammered VOs as a gift because I had mentioned that I thought they
would look great on the Hunq. And they would have - but with 47-622
Marathons there wasn't a mm to spare. My normal commute takes me down a
I always enjoy Smitty's posts. Some of my favorites have been about riding
with children. Riding with children is to me a wonder. After exploring our
options - Dummy and others..., my wife and I went with a Joe Bike, a
Portland assembled boxbike. It was great fun that passed too quickly. But
the
to their fender page. I
http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/accessories/fenders.html?p=1
In the past my metal fenders have all been from VO and I've been happy
with them.
Aaron Young
Vancouver, WA
On Sunday, March 17, 2013, Robert Barr wrote:
Rene,
I struggled with the fenders on my
very nice!
On Thu, Mar 21, 2013 at 1:05 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
Congratulations, Jim. That is a splendid poster for Hiawatha Cyclery.
On Thursday, March 21, 2013 10:02:34 AM UTC-7, Jim Thill - Hiawatha
Cyclery wrote:
Jeez, I love this one.
My observation as well. My commute is maybe a mile shorter than yours, it
doesn't matter if I am on my MB3 or the Hunqapillar. Bob (Indianapolis)
On Wed, Jul 3, 2013 at 10:34 AM, Christopher Wiggins tsots...@gmail.comwrote:
I've noted over the last couple of years, that my commute is
B17 works very well for me. I have a B17 and Albas on an MB3 and a
Hunqapillar. Bob (Indianapolis)
On Wed, Jul 3, 2013 at 3:21 PM, Larry H shcityengin...@gmail.com wrote:
I've thought about it. The B68 has been discontinued by Brooks so its
hard to find a new one.
On Wednesday, July 3,
David - looks like a good trip. I like the tandem - been thinking about one
or two of those as my daughters get older. Bob (Indianapolis)
On Wed, Jul 3, 2013 at 7:49 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
First such trip in 12 years... not too shabby!
Three bikes, although one has
I think I am converted for good, but I also think bars are a very body
specific/riding style specific choice Our friends at Riv patiently (very
patiently!) worked with me through many iterations of Noodlles and M-bars.
How wide, how high... I even had to try the Bull Moose. Once I had ridden
A
On Fri, Jul 5, 2013 at 9:27 PM, Benz, Sunnyvale, CA benzouy...@gmail.comwrote:
Have you considered Ortlieb panniers, especially the classic kind? Those
can get absolutely filthy, but a strong blast of water from a hose with
maybe a light swipe of a brush will return them to almost pristine
We can do that - I also would like to visit your shop.
On Fri, Jul 5, 2013 at 10:23 AM, Christopher Wiggins tsots...@gmail.comwrote:
I would love to see that Hunqa!
On Wednesday, July 3, 2013 4:09:48 PM UTC-4, Robert Barr wrote:
My observation as well. My commute is maybe a mile shorter
at 9:55 PM, Robert Barr rcba...@gmail.com wrote:
A
On Fri, Jul 5, 2013 at 9:27 PM, Benz, Sunnyvale, CA
benzouy...@gmail.comwrote:
Have you considered Ortlieb panniers, especially the classic kind?
Those can get absolutely filthy, but a strong blast of water from a hose
with maybe a light
Like so many discussions I have followed with this group, it is informative
and helpful to read what solutions others have found. Baskets work best for
me. The large front basket holds my book bag easily and allows me to put a
raincoat or fleece on top for easy access.I also have reusable bags
I hadn't thought of that, could be good for overnights with the family! Bob
On Sat, Jul 6, 2013 at 11:48 AM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Nah, the shopping cart I haul behind my bike takes up the overflow.
Patrick Moore, geeking out to the max in rainy ABQ, NM
On Sat, Jul 6,
No, I think my experience is similar to Jay's, a few minutes here or there.
But I also don't ride for speed. Bob (Indianapolis)
On Sun, Jul 7, 2013 at 10:51 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.comwrote:
Exactly, I could ride a funny bike with huge TT bars if I just wanted to
go fast. I
I am with Deacon Patrick. The Hunqapillar is a marvel, and a do-it-all
bicycle for me.Bob (Indianapolis)
On Sun, Jul 7, 2013 at 9:26 PM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote:
Doing it with my 58cm 650b Hilsen, tour bike, daily ride et al. Though I
have plans...
~Hugh
On Friday, July 5,
Looks like a beautiful hackberry, always sad to see the ancestors fall.Bob
(Indianapolis)
On Sun, Jul 7, 2013 at 4:16 PM, Liesl li...@smm.org wrote:
Here's my 50 cm Saluki with 55 Boscos, a 13cm Tallux stem, shimano MTB
silver levers, and ergon grips. Will add brown Newbaum tape and and
, Allingham II, Thomas J
thomas.alling...@skadden.com wrote:
Large basket on a Mini Rack? Do you find it stable when fully loaded?
On Jul 5, 2013, at 10:25 PM, Robert Barr rcba...@gmail.com wrote:
Please excuse the miss send. I have a large basket on a mini-front rack
on the Hunqa
beautiful - I love the orange
On Mon, Jul 8, 2013 at 12:35 PM, jimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote:
I have more than 1 bike but my Riv custom is the one that gets ridden the
most.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rasterdogs/sets/72157604146015375/
If I ever put fenders on it I'll not keep the
Deacon, I thought about you on the 4th and hoped you had gone into the high
country. I know too many people that need to escape that noise. I am glad
you found relief - albeit a bit late! Bob (Indianapolis)
On Mon, Jul 8, 2013 at 8:58 PM, Christopher Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote:
I'll second
This thread is timely. As I rode home last Wednesday I met up and rode for
a bit with a near neighbor that rides a beautiful Sam-orange Atlantis. As
we rode we talked about the Riv's that we see in our small area of
Indianapolis. As of the last spotting we have seen 4 Quickbeams, 2 Atlantis
(i?),
Deacon, there is a spreadsheet calculator built that uses the data from
Jan's extension and discussion of Frank Berto's earlier work. You can
access it at
http://www.biketinker.com/2010/bike-resources/optimal-tire-pressure-for-bicycles/.
Read the post and then click on tire pressure calculator in
A little reader tells me that the original poster was Phillip aka Bike
Tinker. Thank you Phillip. Bob
On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 2:34 PM, Robert Barr rcba...@gmail.com wrote:
Deacon, there is a spreadsheet calculator built that uses the data from
Jan's extension and discussion of Frank Berto's
Very sad news
On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 3:24 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.comwrote:
Sounds like a Drunk Driver to me. What a loss, RIP to a cool cat.
On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 3:20 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:
Wow. ... the car ... slowed quickly and swerved before
wrote:
Thanks, Bob and Philip! My main gage is to have enough pressure to not
get snake bit on rocks or roots, but not a whole lot more than that.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Tuesday, July 9, 2013 12:34:22 PM UTC-6, Robert Barr wrote:
Deacon, there is a spreadsheet calculator built that uses
The postcards that this group and others in the Riv world sent to my late
friend Nick Cassell, were initially a source of great encouragement for
him, and when he died, for his his family and friends. His son arranged
all the post cards on two panels that were prominently displayed at his
Beautiful - thank you for posting. Bob
On Thu, Jul 11, 2013 at 3:59 PM, erik jensen bicyclen...@gmail.com wrote:
Glad you all enjoy the photos -- I'm already looking for other lines out
there... Amazing country indeed.
Cheers,
erik
On Thu, Jul 11, 2013 at 11:58 AM, doc gspi...@aol.com
Me as well Patrick. My eldest daughter will be 11 in August. My daughter's
(my younger daughter will be 8 in August) have been a wonder to me since
they were born. We have progressed to riding the local trails as a family
and with the pleasure they seem to have in riding together, I have no idea
, Robert Barr wrote:
Me as well Patrick. My eldest daughter will be 11 in August. My
daughter's (my younger daughter will be 8 in August) have been a wonder to
me since they were born. We have progressed to riding the local trails as a
family and with the pleasure they seem to have in riding
No
On Mon, Jul 15, 2013 at 1:22 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:
No.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Sunday, July 14, 2013 11:43:20 PM UTC-6, Michael wrote:
On the upstroke, does your knee break the plane of your Alba bar ends?
Like a line drawn from one bar end to another.
In the 90s Americans climbing in Scotland were frustrated with their
mountaineering gear made for cold dry conditions. They were getting
drenched with sweat during exertion and then freezing when they slowed
down, They noticed that the Scottish climbers were using a very different
clothing system
some of this stuff. Hilltrek has a cycling specific jacket, but for
my multi-murpose use, I preferred the smock.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Monday, July 15, 2013 8:15:33 PM UTC-6, Robert Barr wrote:
In the 90s Americans climbing in Scotland were frustrated with their
mountaineering gear made
, 2013 9:04:35 PM UTC-6, Robert Barr wrote:
Patrick - we learn together. When you are comfortable with constant
rain, back and forth, exert and sweat/rest, you are doing well. And when
you can do that in the difficult temperatures of 50 - 60 degrees I think
you have success. Bob
On Mon, Jul 15
? Is seems to me the Scots are unique in the
ingenuity of their solution more than their weather. Of course I'm guilty
of being a likely too proud Scot, I am biased toward Scottish genius. Grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Monday, July 15, 2013 8:15:33 PM UTC-6, Robert Barr wrote:
In the 90s Americans
Army green - and given your fondness for early BSA green, take a look at a
new-old variant now called alpha green
On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 9:00 PM, Eric Platt epericmpl...@gmail.com wrote:
Another vote for army green. There are a lot of black bikes in the Twin
Cities. (Especially Surly).
Eric - I actually tried that mount on my MB3 - worked fairly well, but I
bumped it into everything! Next time I would look down there would be
nothing but sky, and no way to adjust while riding. Bob
On Tue, Aug 20, 2013 at 3:31 PM, EGNolan egno...@gmail.com wrote:
There's always Will's option
David - the QB is beautiful! Are the shop pictures from the co op you told
me about? Bob
On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 8:57 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.comwrote:
It's a really pristine bike. Has been used, but well cared for. I
pretty much buy all my bikes in that condition (no brand new
Eric - what size are the rain pants? Bob (Indianapolis)
On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 3:07 PM, EGNolan egno...@gmail.com wrote:
Alright, I've got a lotta things I need to sell, it's just that time of
year for me, I have pics of some of these things on
!
On 8/22/13, Robert Barr rcba...@gmail.com wrote:
David - the QB is beautiful! Are the shop pictures from the co op you
told
me about? Bob
On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 8:57 PM, cyclotourist
cyclotour...@gmail.comwrote:
It's a really pristine bike. Has been used, but well cared for. I
Patrick, I have read enough of your posts that I should remember if you are
a basket fan or not - but I don't. Since you ask broadly how people carry
their laptops I will tell you that after much experimentation I ended up
with a big basket in front and a small saddlesack in back. I can pack all
As Diane says - don't give up. I have spent days getting my wife and
daughters saddles adjusted - and they are all three adjusted differently.
The nose tilt is critical and I adjust that in very small increments.
Interesting to me, the saddle didn't seem to be as important as the
adjustment. Good
Diane, I am sure that was a rough ride! I have ridden Marathons for years
and I don't think I have ever exceeded 50 psi in the rear. My wife is 5'5
and rides a 49 cm MB3 (26 wheels) with Marathons at 40 psi in the rear
and 30 psi in the front. Bob (Indianapolis)
On Sun, Aug 25, 2013 at 9:42
Liesl - that is a beautiful spoon. I have a piece of Dogwood that I can
see the ladle in, now to see if I can realize the vision. Bob
(Indianapolis)
On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 7:23 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:
Beautiful, Liesl! Your skill is inspiring and I suspect may lead to
Manny, thanks for posting this. I was laughing all through the list*. *Some
of the comments remind me that humor doesn't always travel well... Bob
(Indianapolis)
On Thu, Sep 5, 2013 at 9:48 PM, Jimmy Hutch ji...@jimmyhutchinson.comwrote:
90/92 rules are complete horseshit. I personally love
:24:58 PM UTC-6, Robert Barr wrote:
Manny, thanks for posting this. I was laughing all through the list*. *Some
of the comments remind me that humor doesn't always travel well... Bob
(Indianapolis)
On Thu, Sep 5, 2013 at 9:48 PM, Jimmy Hutch ji...@jimmyhutchinson.comwrote:
90/92 rules
put a
grin on that one, but thought I'd see what happens. Grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Thursday, September 5, 2013 8:39:16 PM UTC-6, Robert Barr wrote:
Patrick, well said, as usual. Always glad to know you are out there.
On Thu, Sep 5, 2013 at 10:34 PM, Deacon Patrick lamon
It took George's note from Australia to motivate me to respond. Aside from
the bicycle pump, Wollongong and Indianapolis sound similar, even down to a
bit of rust belt heritage. As I read the earlier responses I kept thinking
that I have never had anything but compliments about my Hungapillar, but
David - you have me looking at bikes. I have been riding 40x16 for close to
a year. I shift every few months to make sure the RD still works, but those
other gears never get used. Bob (I almost bought a Simpleone) Indianapolis
On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 10:30 PM, cyclotourist
Patrick, as usual your pictures are beautiful and make me miss the
mountains. I hope the gray days gave you some comfort (your smile makes me
think they did!). Bob
On Wed, Sep 11, 2013 at 10:02 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:
Indeed! The way we say that here is There's no such
just call it a millennial flood for effect? Sardonic grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Wednesday, September 11, 2013 8:20:37 PM UTC-6, Robert Barr wrote:
Patrick, as usual your pictures are beautiful and make me miss the
mountains. I hope the gray days gave you some comfort (your smile makes
Patrick, my commuting colleagues and I have a variation of your race that
we do fairly often. On stormy days we watch the storms coming in on weather
radar and time our departure for home based on the storm arrival. We almost
always procrastinate just a bit too long and end up with a sprint to
I love my Grip Kings, but can't think of a good way to make them barefoot
friendly. For me they definitely grip, although I have read the many
reports of making them grippier.
On Fri, Sep 20, 2013 at 12:13 AM, Philip Williamson
philip.william...@gmail.com wrote:
Those Moto pedals look
Tim,
I have two MB-3s, a 55cm that I rode as a commuter and now use as local
trail explorer, and I 49cm that my wife rides. I am right at 6', but with a
shorter inseam, so the 55 is a bit too small for me, but I have a lot of
fun with it. The 49 fits my wife perfectly. I have Alba bars and a dirt
The links don't work for me, nor does the link you posted to Patrick. Bob
On Sun, Sep 29, 2013 at 9:23 PM, nathan nath...@gmail.com wrote:
Update: dealing with a technical issue preventing the links from loading.
:( In the meantime, feel free to personally email me to claim a part.
-nathan
Patrick, the pictures are beautiful, thank you for sharing.
On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 8:48 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:
As my wife reminded me upon my return, I've been trying to get out and
immerse myself in Colorado's glorious aspen colors for over five years, but
my brain or
I think I need to go west! Indiana has some beautiful rides, particularly
in the Fall, but between this and Patrick's Fall Aspen report I am ready to
travel. Thanks for the write up.
On Fri, Oct 4, 2013 at 1:41 AM, Manuel Acosta
manueljohnaco...@hotmail.comwrote:
As always Anne lovely
Winter riding attire can be quite a fashion statement. My preferred cool to
cold weather bottoms are shorts with different weights of capilene long
underwear layered underneath. It probably doesn't help my look that I also
tend to wear my oldest and most tattered shorts in this ensemble.
The Eiteljorg for sunrise coffee sounds like a good start to the day.
Please let me know when you are planning to meet. Bob
On Sun, Oct 6, 2013 at 3:53 PM, EGNolan egno...@gmail.com wrote:
Avery, I usually do them I. Mondays. I'm on the east side ride downtown
to the Eiteljorg to make
Hope you can ride soon! Bob
On Fri, Oct 11, 2013 at 10:45 PM, Manuel Acosta
manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote:
Ditto.
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Michael - I am surprised at your problems with the 720s. My 720s set up
easier than any canti's I have used, and I bought them at the
recommendation of a friend that had just put them on two bikes. I haven't
used Paul's, but compared to the Dia Compe and Shimano's that I have
experience with, the
Patrick - I am delighted to read that you got out - and the aspen looks
beautiful. I was thinking about you this morning as my daughter and I
worked our way around a nice trail. I let the girls direct the route, and
they are quite sure that there is nowhere they can't go on their bikes...
On
Andy - very nice. Looks like a beautiful night.
On Wed, Oct 16, 2013 at 7:53 AM, ascpgh asc@gmail.com wrote:
A very pleasant group I've ridden with every Tuesday, April through
September has now gone dormant for the dark seasons. Several of us have
decided to keep up the riding under the
Patrick, looks like a good ride, hopefully we can ride up into Waldo next
spring. Bob
On Fri, Oct 25, 2013 at 11:01 AM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:
Yes indeed, Erl. Up until it wasn't, it was a great time! Even after the
construction began, the ride out was stunning -- late light
Eric - I love my Digatube Hunqapillar - the bike is a marvel. I don't want
to take anything away from the celebrated Atlantis, but you can do
anything on a Hunqapillar, and I have to think that the Bomba will be the
same. Bob (Indianapolis)
On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 10:20 PM, Eric
The Amish communities in northern Indiana are heavily bicycle oriented, to
the degree that there are some remarkable home-crafted cargo and child
carrying bikes. Bob (Indianapolis)
On Tue, Oct 29, 2013 at 2:06 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:
On 10/29/2013 10:40 AM, Ron Mc wrote:
Patrick, your pictures pull at me - I miss the mountains!
On Fri, Nov 1, 2013 at 9:05 AM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:
Yeah, Hugh, you'd have to lose the beard mousse and spiced eyebrow wax for
a few weeks lest the scents send me down the mountain. Grin.
As far as stinking, I
Patrick - I had a similar problem once, mine was a cable tension problem
that was resolved with a slight turn of the rear derailer barrel adjuster.
I am not sure if that is what you meant when wrote that you did a fine
adjustment with the gear shifter. Bob
On Mon, Nov 11, 2013 at 7:30 AM, Deacon
, November 11, 2013 6:42:28 AM UTC-7, Robert Barr wrote:
Patrick - I had a similar problem once, mine was a cable tension problem
that was resolved with a slight turn of the rear derailer barrel adjuster.
I am not sure if that is what you meant when wrote that you did a fine
adjustment with the gear
As Eric noted the Indianapolis shipment arrived on Saturday. My wife and
daughters are pleased that my first words when arriving home are no longer
hello my loves - did the mail come?. It is a wonderful catalog and well
worth the wait.
On Mon, Nov 11, 2013 at 4:46 PM, cyclotourist
Glad to read all is well.
On Mon, Nov 11, 2013 at 5:35 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:
Thanks, Doug. My large rear cog is 32, the largest I could get at the time
on an 8-speed.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Monday, November 11, 2013 3:32:10 PM UTC-7, dougP wrote:
Worth keeping
And everyday is a wonder!
On Tue, Nov 12, 2013 at 8:22 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:
Yeah, I didn't buy enough organic pipe tobaccie to keep them in business,
so it's organic cigars for me now. You are right, contentment is the
perfect word for a smoke in a remote and quiet
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