[RBW] Re: Pics of Jones SG 2.5 on Appaloosa

[Ty Smith]

Looks great! Really want one of those for my Xtracycle! 

Only thing I think you need to finish it off is a bit of bar-tape, twine 
and shellac! ;)

Ty

On Monday, November 27, 2017 at 5:39:59 PM UTC-8, Ash [who works to bike] 
wrote:
>
> Like every other alt bar in I've ever seen/heard of, Jones Loop too was in 
> my shortlist.  I finally ordered one after catching up on the handlebar 
> thread started by Joe.  This is the 7th handlebar in 8 months.  Oh well, 
> think how much I'm saving because I'm not into modding cars ;)
>
> I needed it above the seat level, so first got SOMA Hi Rider stem.   
> Turned out it was way too higher than I would need.   VO Threadless Stem 
> Adaptor worked out perfect.  Given (a) Appa's top tube is quite long and 
> (b) Jones bar does not sweep as far back as Alba or Chco NORM, I needed a 
> short stem.  Dimension Threadless stem 31.8/70Mm/125 Degree fit the bill.
>
> Here are a few pictures for the curious ones.
>
>
>  
>
>

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[RBW] Re: barsack & lights?

[Ty Smith]

I'll second Benz's point. You'd be surprised how visible a fork mounted 
light is to cars. I know it doesn't seem like it would be. I had the same 
thought myself with my Brompton. I have my Edelux on the fork right above 
the fender and I usually have a Carradice bag right on top. Though it 
lights up the road fine, I was worried cars weren't seeing it coming from 
the opposite direction. I tested it by riding toward a large office 
building with mirrored windows. I could definitely see the light right up 
until I got right to it. And my riding position puts my eye level pretty 
close to where a car driver would. The only time someone oncoming wouldn't 
see it would be a very large semi-truck or bus, and even they would see it 
until they got very close.

However, I also agree with Bill. Don't count on your headlight. Ankle 
reflectors are good. I have reflective stickers all over my helmet and I 
wear a ProViz vest. 

 Side 
note: Highly recommend this. At night, it can be seen for a LOOONG way when 
a headlight hits it. I also have a light on my helmet. Partially to look at 
signs or down at a map, but mainly to look directly at a car that's about 
to cut me off.

Ty

On Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 7:08:23 AM UTC-8, Maggie Zhou wrote:
>
> Fellow Sackville BarSack runners--
>
> What do y'all do about running front lights with the barsack?
>
> I love this bag. I have no immediate desire to run a different front bag, 
> but with the shortness of the days where I live right now, I need to be 
> running a front light during my evening commute. I've been mounting mine to 
> the fork, but I think that's a little low for visibility to cars. What do 
> y'all do? I looked at putting it on my headtube below the bag, but I'm a 
> short person who rides small frames, and there isn't a light's worth of 
> visibility under the barsack there. 
>
> Maggie
>

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[RBW] Re: Pics of Jones SG 2.5 on Appaloosa

[Ty Smith]

Looking forward to the result!

On Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 5:53:57 PM UTC-8, Ash [who works to 
bike] wrote:
>
> Ty, bar-tape is inevitable.  Our daytime temp is still in 60s.  As soon as 
> it dips, bar tap will appear automatically 
>
> On Wednesday, 29 November 2017 13:10:41 UTC-5, Ty Smith wrote:
>>
>> Looks great! Really want one of those for my Xtracycle! 
>>
>> Only thing I think you need to finish it off is a bit of bar-tape, twine 
>> and shellac! ;)
>>
>> Ty
>>
>> On Monday, November 27, 2017 at 5:39:59 PM UTC-8, Ash [who works to bike] 
>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Like every other alt bar in I've ever seen/heard of, Jones Loop too was 
>>> in my shortlist.  I finally ordered one after catching up on the handlebar 
>>> thread started by Joe.  This is the 7th handlebar in 8 months.  Oh well, 
>>> think how much I'm saving because I'm not into modding cars ;)
>>>
>>> I needed it above the seat level, so first got SOMA Hi Rider stem.   
>>> Turned out it was way too higher than I would need.   VO Threadless Stem 
>>> Adaptor worked out perfect.  Given (a) Appa's top tube is quite long and 
>>> (b) Jones bar does not sweep as far back as Alba or Chco NORM, I needed a 
>>> short stem.  Dimension Threadless stem 31.8/70Mm/125 Degree fit the bill.
>>>
>>> Here are a few pictures for the curious ones.
>>>
>>>
>>>  
>>>
>>>

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[RBW] Re: Random OT impressions sought: BF Haul-a-Day

[Ty Smith]

Oddly enough, I've been thinking about a Haul-A-Day to replace my 
Xtracycle, only because of worsening back issues and nerve pain. The high 
step-over and weight of my stokemonkey equipped Xtracycle at is not as easy 
to deal with as it used to be. 

Sorry to extend this non-Rivendell thread! ;) As mitigation, I do have a 
giant Wald basket and small safety triangle (purchased from Rivendell) 
which I will transfer to the Haul-A-Day (if I get one, that is.)  

(yorkie not included.)




On Thursday, December 14, 2017 at 7:05:56 PM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> Anybody out there in Bobland own one? I'm thinking of building one up as 
> an e-assist shopping bike..interested in hearing impressions of the regular 
> version. 
>
> Joe Bernard
> Novato CA. 
>

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[RBW] Re: Grocery Run - No Trailer Test

[Ty Smith]

Good job! Your load rivals what I can carry on my Xtracycle on a normal 
grocery run, Very Impressive!

For an extreme approach, below shows my Xtracycle four years ago when I 
tried to really push it weight-wise: Two 28 lb boxes of kitty litter, 8 
gallons of distilled water, two big bags of chips and four quarts of coffee 
creamer.

Very wobbly-wobbly! Never hauled quite this much again. 


 
 


 

 


 


 
 




Fast forward below to last week for my preferred load ;) . 


*Rivendell reference:* Note the "HUGE" Wald basket and small safety 
triangle, both purchased just last month. Should have gotten the basket *years 
*ago.



 

 

 






On Sunday, December 10, 2017 at 8:35:06 PM UTC-8, J Imler wrote:
>
> Click here 
> 
>  
> if you are inclined. 
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Rene Herse "went to go-fast 700c rando machines many years ago for a good reason"?

[Ty Smith]

I'm 210 lbs and just about every bike I get on seems to "plane" for me, and 
I think its because my weight makes nearly every bike flex for me in the 
right way. 

Ty

On Monday, December 18, 2017 at 3:13:06 PM UTC-8, M G wrote:
>
> Eno eccentric for the boulder (i tried for a little while to use the magic 
> combination, and it was too much of a hassle. The hub was a 'regular' Eno, 
> and one can just replace the axle which is a great feature
>
> tires - 
> i have found that i like 28 to 30 on the boulder (and on my most excellent 
> Tom Ritchey) / that 32 - 33 = sluggish (and measurably slower). 
> I'm 180 lbs.  
> Likewise i like 'em a little smaller than the internet says re 650b as 
> well; 38s vs 42s feel much faster.
> Ron
>
>
> On Monday, December 18, 2017 at 1:03:46 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote:
>>
>> *My personal experience is that HOW the bike fits you, do you feel IN it 
>> or ON it, what is your fitness level, etc, is the biggest factor in comfort 
>> and speed and 'planing'*
>>
>> I have suspected this for quite a while, based on what bikes feel to me 
>> fastest and "easiest to maintain speed on". Some of these have been rather 
>> tanklike; that 1958 Herse I've talked about was rejected by its 2 previous 
>> owners for having too stout tubing (I think I remember them saying this), 
>> but, heavy as it was, and even in fact with rather mediocre tires, it just 
>> felt faster than lighter, thinner tubed bikes (1973 Motobecane Grand 
>> Record, eg) that I've ridden extensively. "Felt faster" in the sense that I 
>> was encouraged when riding it to ride 1 rear cog tooth smaller.
>>
>> Compass ~28 mm tires for light gravel and firmer dirt -- wonderful! (Elk 
>> Pass.) And of course, a good (= optimum fit and "feel") road bike set up 
>> fixed with the best tires you can find: priceless!
>>
>> Curious: Does the Boulder have horizontals, or do you use an ENO or other 
>> such workaround?
>>
>> On Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 9:39 AM, M G  wrote:
>>
>>> I have a Boulder 700c rando w light tubing, and a Kog P/R; and the guys 
>>> i ride with have Rawland 650b bikes // i've spent YEARS trying to decide if 
>>> there is a difference, switching off bikes on the same route(s) etc.  And i 
>>> will say that I greatly appreciate Jan's POV, and see all that he has done 
>>> for equipment (and of COURSE all the great work Grant P & Riv has done) // 
>>> that in the end it's incredibly subjective [remember when all BQ articles 
>>> essentially ended with, 'but still my 1962 Alex Singer did it better'].   
>>>
>>> My personal experience is that HOW the bike fits you, do you feel IN it 
>>> or ON it, what is your fitness level, etc, is the biggest factor in comfort 
>>> and speed and 'planing' [when I've spent a winter doing squats, I can get 
>>> onto the P/R and it will 'plane' uphill for me; if i'm not in optimum 
>>> shape, that's the only time i get the 'non-planing deadleg' ie riding 
>>> uphill, or sprinting.  The Boulder is a GREAT bike; the Rawland 650bs are 
>>> great; my Kog is an excellent all rounder; I ride the boulder on gnarly 
>>> dirt all the time and it hasn't snapped in 1/2 yet (it's on 32 mm tires, 
>>> compass tires, but i really prefer 27mm Challenge tires which are in effect 
>>> 30mm).  And the bike i like the most [in theory], is my 1980 Tom Ritchey.  
>>> But in practice, the one i'm ON is the one i like the most.
>>>
>>> Heresy, but i have the Boulder set up as a fixed gear because i use it 
>>> now in a flat city [Boston] instead of in my hilly hometown, and with the 
>>> challenge tires 30mm tires, it's quantifiably a rocket.  A comfortable 
>>> rocket. 
>>>
>>> On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 2:17:41 PM UTC-5, Ray Varella wrote:

 I have a couple different 50 mile rides I do, they are both on mostly 
 paved surfaces, both have at least 8-10 miles of climbing and descending. 
 I’ve done both these rides for close to 25 years. 
 When I got my first 650B bike (in the early 2000s), I started riding 
 that bike more than most. 
 It fits 38-42mm tires, has fenders,lighting, bag, racks etc... 
 My zippy road bike has been shod with700 28-35C tires, it is lean and 
 carries nothing but a small under seat bag. 

 While the road bike feels “faster”. 
 The time it takes to complete either of these loops on either bike is 
 never more than the time it takes to make a quick bathroom break. 
 Neither is ever faster than the other. 

 Ray 
 Vallejo CA
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[RBW] Re: MSL: Sackville items on sale

[Ty Smith]

I clicked that link and saw zero products for sale other than a truckers 
hat and a MSL gift card. Are you sure this is the right link?

TY

On Thursday, November 9, 2017 at 8:00:42 PM UTC-8, Leslie wrote:
>
> I was by Mountain Sports Ltd (MSL) in Bristol VA today, grabbing a 
> replacement/spare tube for my son's bike, and while in there, chatted w/ 
> the owners for awhile.   They don't have any Rivendell frames left anymore, 
> but they have quite a stock of a variety of Sackville bags on hand, that 
> they've put on sale.  I think they're all olive, I didn't notice any khakis 
> or browns, they've had them for awhile now (stocked up on them not long 
> after Grant's book tour).   
>
> Anywho, they asked that I mention them here, in case anyone was looking 
> for something that RBW might be out-of-stock on
>
> http://mtnsportsltd.com/ 
>
>
>
> -L
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Next big ride and a 1xRoadbike

[Ty Smith]

Beautiful bike! Particularly love your harlequin bar-tape job!

 My wife/I just did traditional bar-tape with twine and shellac on my Salsa 
Casseroll the Rivendell way. We did try to match the leather trim on my 
Gilles Berthoud handlebar bag. However,  we really admire your bar-tape 
with the alternating diamond colors at the bottom.  My wife wants to do 
mine again and also use an alternating scheme to do either the same thing 
you did or similar. It's way beyond my skill, but  she's an excellent 
gift-wrapper and makes homemade ribbon bows so I think that translates well 
to wrapping bar tape.

 If not too much trouble, could you post some more pictures of your 
handlebars from some different angles?

Below is what she did for my bars. Not bad for a first attempt!


 
 




On Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 3:43:23 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
> Ian A asked a general question, but I suspect might have meant something 
> specific.  I'm not sure what specific question he meant.  
>
>
> Today?  Today, I have a Light and Motion rechargeable battery powered 
> thing that a friend of mine won at a 24 hour mountain bike race, and he 
> perma-loaned to me.  I don't know the model and the model probably doesn't 
> matter because it's old.  
>
> In general?  I move around this battery powered thing to whatever bike I'm 
> riding, if the bike I'm riding has no dynamo.  Many of my bikes have a 
> dynamo hub.  I set up this bike and my Rosco Bubbe Road with the same rims, 
> so those two bikes can swap front wheels.  One has a Dura Ace hub, and the 
> other has a Son Deluxe dynamo hub.  So, sometimes I run this bike with a 
> Schmidt dynamo hub and a hanging Edelux lamp.
>
> Rear lighting?  This bike has a Dutch fender taillight.  
>
> Did you mean something else?
>
> Bill Lindsay
> El Cerrito, CA
>
> On Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 3:23:49 PM UTC-7, Ian A wrote:
>>
>> What do you use for lighting, Bill? 
>>
>> IanA
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: Bicycle Belle Ding Ding

[Ty Smith]

New to the forum and just have to say I love this post, particularly the 
section about your dog. I read it out loud to my wife and we both cried.

I have two dogs, one of which is an 11-year-old Yorkshire Terrier named 
Guinness. He had surgery for luxating patella on both knees when he was 
very young. He is still very spry, but my wife and I can tell he is 
starting to get achy.He will just come to a stop in the middle of a walk. 
When that happens, we just pick him up and carry him home. At 12 lbs, that 
is doable. 

 I am dreading the day when he is in too much pain to walk. I love your 
solution particularly since it obviously gave  him some relief. We have a 
mini doggyride trailer that converts to a stroller.We got it years ago when 
he was having his knee surgeries. At least we are ready to go when it 
becomes too much for him to walk at all.

Thanks again for the story and the pictures. I hope your dog continues to 
feel better.

Best,

Ty Smith
San Mateo,CA

Here are Guinness and Penny in the trailer doing a test-run on my Xtracycle:

<https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hAxdOMGL_U0/WgIILEirXcI/DwU/fq7OIebfB4oFXSv4GsCUAsYPFSY6UmmlwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2315.JPG>


Here they are posing in front of it out near the Facebook campus. 


 Guinness is closer to the bike.

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On Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at 10:08:30 AM UTC-7, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:
>
> Hi All,
>
> I read the list all the time but haven't said much as of late - but I mean 
> to! I recently got back from Ireland and I even took photos of interesting 
> bikes as seen on the streets there - while my husband rolled his eyes in 
> the background - because I knew you'd care (my ONLY biking friends are on 
> this list).
>
> I've been out here, riding the wheels off TBBITW (The Best Bike in the 
> World, if you don't know) and loving it. School is in full swing and we 
> remain the only members of the Bicycle Bus. I've somehow managed to add a 
> VIOLIN to the already obnoxious load on TBBITW, and still make it up Death 
> Hill. I put my pride aside last month and got my older son a rack and Wald 
> from Rivendell so he can at least carry his own laptop and jacket. Even 
> just that much off my bike makes a difference.  More on that later. 
>
> I have several photos to share but I read somewhere that it is frowned 
> upon to put them directly onto the list email. With LTE and high speed 
> internet, is this still the rule? I could be obedient and use a Flickr 
> link, but it won't be nearly as fun without words. Someone on here knows 
> the solution. 
> Thanks!
> Leah
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Found Stolen Riv in LA - Help me find the owner!

[Ty Smith]

Dumb question: I know you checked with Waterford, but did you check with 
Rivendell themselves to see who the serial number matches up too? Or maybe 
Rivendell themselves sold it initially to a dealer? I just can't imagine 
Rivendell does not have a record of the FIRST buyer of the bike at least.

Oh, and your kindness warmed my heart. I told my wife about this, she's not 
a bike person at all, and she thinks you are a very excellent person. Major 
karma points to you.

Ty

On Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 8:42:43 AM UTC-7, Philip Meyer wrote:
>
> Hi All,
>
> I'm not a Riv owner, but I have a Riv owner's bike right now and want to 
> reunite it with him or her. 
>
> It is an early 2000s, custom road bike, 61.5 seat tube length, light blue 
> with "Rivendell" on the downtube and a Riv head badge. 9 speed with a 
> mixture of Dura Ace 7700 and Ultegra with an XTR MD-950 rear derailleur. 
> Thud buster seatpost and avocet saddle. I contacted RBW about the bike - 
> they said that the serial number indicates it was built by Waterford, but 
> they didn't have records of who the owner was. There are rack braze ons on 
> the seatstay but no rack and no fork braze ons. 
>
> I came across this bike on the side of the road in central LA. The person 
> who had it was selling it for a price so low that I can't imagine it's 
> anything but stolen. After hemming and hawing, I decided to buy it in hopes 
> of returning it to its owner. 
>
> Photo attached - please message me if you have any idea who the owner 
> might be. Thanks!
>
> Philip Meyer
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Fixed Gear Snow Ride

[Ty Smith]

Beautifully written and photographed. "Poetic," comes to mind. 

Thanks for taking me there with you. I appreciate this especially as  for 
the last six months I'm dealing with some chronic pain issues, so longish 
rides (thought not all rides!) are out for me. I miss being out in nature 
and your prose and pictures put me right in the saddle.

"Grin" indeed.

Ty

On Friday, December 8, 2017 at 4:09:09 PM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> In which the fixie flywheel dramatically increases traction both up and 
> down snowpack and slicksnow and I get out farther than ever under 
> conditions that would have frozen my derailer and that did freeze my front 
> brake.
> https://thegrid.ai/withabandon/rampart-fixed-gear-snow-ride 
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
>
> www.CredoFamily.org
> www.MindYourHeadCoop.org
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[RBW] Re: Riv shipping, a new world record

[Ty Smith]

I remember watching the video introducing the staff at Rivendell and being 
amazed most at the shipping department section! I used to help with 
shipping/receiving for out small family run business when I was in high 
school and can tell you we couldn't even come close to what Jenny and her 
crew are doing. Like others have said, every package I've gotten has been a 
delight to exam and open, so much so that I feel somewhat sad when it is 
all done.

 "Well done!" doesn't even come close!

Ty

On Sunday, January 14, 2018 at 9:12:56 AM UTC-8, Grant @ Rivendell wrote:
>
> Shipped means picked, packed, boxed, labeled, prepared for pickup that day 
> at 4pm (in the case of UPS, which is 90 percent). If USPS, it means boxed 
> and taken to the post office that day. Everybody here knows the best-run, 
> most clocklike department here is shipping. A couple of times a year a guy 
> will apply for an "entry level" position here (wants to design bikes in a 
> year), and suggests, "I'd even start in the shipping department!". The 
> insult isn't intended, but there's no better way to start off (and end!) on 
> the wrong foot. 
> Thanks to all who like our shippers!
> G
>
> On Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 7:51:50 AM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote:
>>
>> I put in an order at 2am this morning and just got a "shipped!" notice at 
>> 730am. That's a turnaround of 5-and-a-1/2 hours and will probably be here 
>> tomorrow, which qualifies as one day shipping! 
>>
>> This raises two questions: What the heck am I doing shopping online at 
>> 2am, and who the heck is shipping at RBW at 7?? 樂
>
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[RBW] Re: Adam's Chev on the BLUG

[Ty Smith]

+1 on the "huge" not being that huge. It's big enough for most things for 
me, but when I happened upon the "Giant" size on the Wald site I was 
somewhat disappointed that I was not aware there was one larger.

Full disclosure: I have mine on my Xtracycle which is a cargo bike. For 
most folks, the Riv "Huge" would be big enough. 

I'd just like to be able to fit BOTH my Yorkies when we go for a ride... ;)





On Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 5:19:04 PM UTC-8, adam leibow wrote:
>
> Sean, 
>
> Sorry for the delay in reply. I have the large wald basket, which I guess 
> rivbike.com calls "huge." I recommend this size. The medium feels small 
> and my girlfriend would tell you it's not big enough (she has it on her 
> Atlantis) for commuting and general use. The Large/Huge (whatever you want 
> to call it) is the sweet spot IMO where you can fit a ton of stuff in it, 
> almost to the point where you probably risk hurting/bending your smaller 
> nitto rack if you overfill it with heavy stuff. This is why I have the 
> marks rack with double struts + irish strap connecting the tombstone on the 
> rack to the bars for added support. Something like a pass and stow would be 
> able to handle a heavier load with more confidence but looks less elegant 
> and adds even more weight to the total ride. 
>
> Additionally, if you ever bike camp, the medium won't be big enough by a 
> longshot IME. My fav setup for a s24o would be the combo of the marks rack 
> with large/huge basket and large sackville (pictured on my cheviot) plus a 
> large saddlebag like a Makeshifter outback or Ultra Swift Fabios chest or 
> w/e it's called. 
>
> The reason I am hesitant to call the large "huge" (as Rivendell does) is 
> there exists an even larger size, "giant," which is truly huge and might be 
> confused as being the "huge" Riv sells, were you to ask for the "huge" at 
> your local bike store. 
>
> Happy Trails
>
> Adam
>
>
>
>
> On Monday, December 25, 2017 at 8:31:47 AM UTC-8, SeanMac wrote:
>>
>>
>> Great looking bike, Adam.
>>
>> I've got a 60 cm in grey that I built up over the summer.  It is used as 
>> a grocery getter and a trail rider.  With winter firmly in place in western 
>> New York, I've got the bike in the basement so that I can make a few 
>> modifications.  I currently have a Mark's rack on the bike and an Ostrich 
>> handlebar bag.  However, I would like to replace the bag with a Wald 
>> basket.  However, I am struggling to decide whether to get the medium or 
>> the huge Wald basket.  
>>
>> What rack / basket combo is on your Cheviot?  Do you have any issues with 
>> the brake / shift cables getting in the way of the basket?
>>
>> Thanks for the information.  I'd love to hear suggestions / 
>> recommendations from the group.
>>
>> Sean
>> EA, NY
>>
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks Cambium C-17 slate, as new

[Ty Smith]

Just an endorsement of the C17. This is a great deal!

I have two of them, but the carved with the cutout.  I have been a 
tradition B17 guy for years but started having some middle-aged male issues 
so tried one out. I found it unbelievably comfortable right out of the box. 
I know Neil is selling the traditional model, but the way the rubber acts 
as a shock absorber should transfer across to the non-carved model as well.

 Aesthetically, I do still prefer the leather B17, but for comfort the C17 
is it for me. Another nice bonus is that you do not need to cover them in 
the rain. One is on my rando bike and the other is on my Brompton.

Ty

On Friday, January 26, 2018 at 1:48:42 PM UTC-8, Neil Doran wrote:
>
> Brooks Cambium C-17, slate, as new condition. Installed once and 
> immediately removed. $80 shipped CONUS.
>
> Wanna trade? I would consider trades for brifters or Soma Cazadero tires.
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Are you using your real name on here?

[Ty Smith]

Mine is actually Engelbert Humperdinck... ;)


On Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at 7:07:16 AM UTC-8, Lum Gim Fong wrote:
>
> Schnitselgrüber Would look good lazee etched on a SON hub

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[RBW] Re: Alone in a Sea of Autos

[Ty Smith]

I consider the layer of dust on my car to be a badge of honor. I probably 
to 2K or less per year. It's only on the weekends if I have a long errand 
to run with time constraints that I use it. Otherwise, its the bike.

I take Caltrain to work from San Mateo to the city. I ride my Brompton to 
and from the train station. On the way home I always smirk as I happily 
breeze by all the cars backed up trying to get on 92 to get to the San 
Mateo Bridge...

Life is good.

Ty
San Francisco Bay Area



On Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 9:38:33 PM UTC-8, J Imler wrote:
>
> I do my best to ride my bike vs drive, mostly because riding is a lot of 
> fun along with personal and enviro benefits. In the last six months I've 
> put 2,000 miles on my car. I'm shooting for a sub 5k year. We'll see. 
> The thing that strikes me more and more is how few people ride in my town 
> and how enclosed everyone appears in their cars. I feel like I'm sticking 
> out like a sore thumb. There's a quote I like, the one that says be the 
> change you wish to see in the world. I feel I'm living that out when I 
> decide to ride vs drive.
> Today there was some enjoyment and connection between myself and the 
> drivers though. Several waved and smiled, like they wanted to be riding 
> too. That made me feel good. 
> I'm sure every place has a different cycling culture but can anyone relate 
> to what I'm talking about?
>

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