Bill,
Congratulations on your great day. Your descriptive prose had me climbing and
descending with you. Also thanks for your reasoned thoughts on Leo.
Erl
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The twine is really nice! I used electric tape the color of Newbaums instead of
twine and it’s lasting into year 3. It is now much faded from this photo of
initial build.
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Dear Patrick,
I think it is pants from a pair of pants which is a shortened form of
“pantaloons.” Pantaloon was a singular leg cover hence a pair of pantaloons or
“pants.” I think the term eye glasses must have evolved similarly.
All the best,
Erl “Who explained Fortnight (the time span not
Patrick,
I think they started as singular leg coverings tied together at the waist,
similar to chaps. I found this article fascinating and connects, though
loosely, to riding (steel) horses and Grants Blahg post.
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/first-pants-worn-horse-riders-3000-years-ago.
This is wonderful!
Thank you for sharing this.
On Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 10:59:54 AM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding
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> A Boy, A Bike, and A Benefactor: A True and Heartwarming Rivendell Tale
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> If you are living here and now, you probably notice a scarcity of kindness
> and
Jason,
I switched from albatross to flipped albastache bars, so I get a bit of
rise. The position of the brake levers keep my hands forward like on a
flat bar, but I can hold the bars on the swept back portion when I want to
be more upright. Photos: https://flic.kr/p/MX3cbk,
I too went with Woody’s wooden fenders on my Hunq over 650b x 2.3 tires. They
fit well and look great. I also split them for the install.
Photo: https://flic.kr/p/Lop7XK
All the best,
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Stephen,
So glad you are riding the heck out of that great bike. You have it looking
great!
For others, I bought Stephen’s 650b 56cm Hunq this summer after he sized up to
a 58cm. I thought it only right when it was time to release the 60cm Cheviot
to give him the chance to buy it. In
I also use and recommend cyclemeter; it works well with my iPhone(s) over the
years. It’s free, though you can pay for more advanced features if you want
them.
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Mark,
Another significant difference will be the chainstay length. The new Atlantis
has longer by 7cm. I used to own an Atlantis, older style 56cm with 26”
wheels. I currently own a newer style 56cm Hunq with 650b wheels. The longer
stays make for a more stable feeling ride. Others will be
APPROVE!
Good luck to your son with the college applications. Both schools should be
honored to admit him!
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This is a great tool. However, today when I went to compare two bars I
couldn’t find Nitto albastache nor albatross bars. I know they were there
Wednesday because I was showing a friend. I tried refreshing my browser.
Thoughts?
Thanks,
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Justin,
My experiences have been equally impressive, whether speaking and emailing
with Grant about frames or talking with Roman about a kickstand that won't
rub against a 650b x 2.3 tire on my Hunq. It is remarkable and
appreciated. Now I need to complete the purchasing of some items sitting
Measured mine right in front of bottom bracket.
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The 56 with 650b x 2.4 Continental x-kings is 82.5 cm.
This is Stephen’s former Hunq of which I am now the proud owner!
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Chris,
Congratulations on the new Hunq. Having owned an LHT and several Rivs, the
Hunq is my absolute favorite. I look forward to seeing photos when you
have them completed.
All the best,
Erl
On Monday, September 17, 2018 at 1:08:26 AM UTC-4, Chris in NZ wrote:
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> Hello everybody
>
> I’ve
Patrick,
you capture the light perfectly in this set of photographs! What a beautiful
place. Your posts often, and this one in particular, remind me of one of my
favorite Wendell Berry poems:
i
Make a place to sit down.
Sit down. Be quiet.
You must depend upon
affection, reading,
Oh, a rare black Saddlesack! Those don’t come up for sale often.
What size is the XO-3?
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Patrick,
That is a great review. Your photos inspire.
It appears Riv is out of stock, so I will await their restock to try a pair
based on your review.
All the best,
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(Apologies to those on email, but I seem to keep deleting my posts after
posting them. Not sure what bus going on.)
Leah,
That’s an almost perfect wish list; I’d buy one!
Roberta,
My younger son rides that red Rosco and it looks even better in person!
https://flic.kr/p/29q4vKV
All the best,
Erl
Looking to trade my Choco norm bars for Nitto Noodle (46cm) bars. Choco bars
show signs of use, scratches, some tape residue. See
video:https://www.flickr.com/gp/86975051@N08/YuMAJ9
More photos on request.
Thanks,
Erl
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Found! That was fast!!
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Hi Bob,
I had a similar issue with my 56cm Hunq and 650bx2.4 tires. I called Riv and
spoke to Roman. He recommended a kickstand they used on Clems, if I remember
correctly. After searching for a few minutes he found one for me.
A pictures worth a 1,000 words: https://flic.kr/p/2a71pS1
So, I’d
Patrick,
I’ve been following this with interest. I also have no single/fixed speed
background. I was following along with the flip hub concept, but am lost as to
how 2-3 chainrings would work. Chain tool to adjust chain length? Some other
method I’m too obtuse to see that allows you to deal
Patrick,
Thank you!
Curious if there is a temperature or trail condition at which you wouldn’t want
to add/remove chain.
All the best,
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Wow, well done! I’ve been following the progress as you post photos on the RBW
Facebook group. So glad you have it on the road again. It looks beautiful.
Erl
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Hi Tom,
Email sent about the large black Saddlesack.
Thanks,
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Tom,
Sent an email last night to the email address you listed. Hoping you got it.
I’m interested in the black saddlesack.
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Keen Newport leather sandals: https://www.keenfootwear.com/p/M-NEWPORT.html
I live in these from May through September. Socks fit nicely as well.
Best wishes,
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Patrick,
Thanks for sharing another adventure! The photographs are beautiful! They
should be included in a GBW brochure. Hope you have recovered and are planning
your next excursion.
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Patrick,
The photo with the “undulating plateau” description is stunning. As I’ve come
to expect, a wonderful narrative and beautiful photos!
Thanks,
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I can’t speak for all models, but they have this text at the end of the
description for Cheviots:
“NOTE ON CHAIN LENGTH: Because the chainstays of the 55 and 60 Cheviot are
longer than a normal bike, you will need to use two chains, or 120-124ish
links, depending on your drivetrain
Tom,
That’s another quality build and beautiful, too. You have a gift! What is the
name of the frame color, and is it paint or powder coat?
Thanks,
Erl
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Patrick,
I have created an image in my mind of Towing chain securing your bike at
Sprouts, but I would love a photo that also captures the tube covering the
chain.
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I sent you an email.
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I hope this isn’t too off topic.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2019/08/14/he-gave-her-bike-when-she-was-refugee-decades-later-internet-helped-her-find-him/
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Thanks Joe. Email I did, and the Quickbeam is Green. My bank account balance is
safe!
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Do you happen to know if it’s orange?
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Dear Paul,
My PBH is 86.5 and my seat height as pictured is 75.5
https://flic.kr/p/YN2Hgd
I’ve since sold the 60cm Cheviot to a list member far from here. I hope you’ll
find a local one to test ride. It’s a great bike!
Best wishes,
Erl
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Masmojo, I am so sorry to learn of that theft! I built 51cm red Rosco for my
teenage son. If he grows the few more inches he hopes to grow, I will offer
the bike for sale to you first! (Can’t be many of these around) I’m going to
buy my son a second lock based on your sad experience.
Jim,
Since I believe we cannot over express our appreciation for your efforts on
behalf of this group, I sincerely thank you for keeping us within the
guardrails. This Group is a joy and a wonderful place to dwell.
With thanks,
Erl
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Joe, the fenders look great. So glad you could put them to good use.
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I had Schwalbe Big Bens 700x50 on my 60cm Cheviot with fenders, albeit
jury-rigged in the rear. The bike was super comfortable:
https://flic.kr/p/267KUUy
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That was fast turn around for your custom! Congrats!
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Paul,
Silver Cycles in Silver Spring and Kensington. They are closing their
Kensington shop, but I was told they’d be accepting repairs at their warehouse
on Brookeville Road, where the mechanics I liked in Kensington will be working.
I’ll post a phone number when I get home. Their Silver
Hi Jeff,
Sent a PM last evening.
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Dear Bill,
Thanks for clarification. I own two Rosco Bubbe’s; they’re great bikes. Pics
at your convenience is fine.
All the best,
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Bill,
Any pics and info on Rosco Bubbe road? Each batch was a bit different. Was this
a road batch? Horizontal rear drop out?
Thanks,
Erl
Ps: your size is my size :)
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Paul,
So sorry to learn about your close call. I have had a few close calls on my
bike with cars. I’ve been able to keep riding, though at least one encounter
had me quite shaken. All this to express my understanding with your situation.
It is not hard for me to imagine that at some point I
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Replied off list yesterday.
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A great topic!
My goal this year was to rider farther than last year. I achieved that by
riding more than 3300 miles mostly commuting.
Goals for this year include breaking that record and fitting in a few more
overnights and a multi day tour. I also have a Bantam custom in the pipeline
for
Curtis, thanks for the affirmation on the Bantam; I’m really excited!
Doug, the other nice thing about the app is you can track mileage for multiple
bikes. Useful for when you buy that Clem! :)
All the best,
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Pancake, great work! Those campeurs are good bikes.
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Patrick,
Lovely ride report. I enjoyed especially your description of the landscape. I
can almost picture those cottonwoods, mountains, and blue sky. I’m glad you
got to begin the New Year with such a lovely ride.
All the best,
Erl
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Welcome! I personally love that color Sam. It will no doubt bring you years of
enjoyment!
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On Monday, April 20, 2020 at 2:35:09 PM UTC-4, masmojo wrote:
> Andy, although you are free to do as you wish, typically the Albastash is
> mounted the other way round. With the ends lower than the middle.
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That’s a great looking build and wonderful write up! I’m so pleased to learn
how well it came together for you! Hope to see you around on the local trails
sooner or later!
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The ride was so-so. I have an SA X1 which I love. The R2 was not as
comfortable. It lacked the give and flex of the X1. In addition the rails on
the X1 are longer than the rails on the R2 and X2, so I can get the X1 just
enough farther back to be in the perfect position.
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I have one! A great bike, but every thing is for sale at the right price!
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Addison,
As a fellow educator who has long been intrigued by the prospect of the
international school circuit, I say go for it! It speaks to you or you
wouldn’t have gotten this far. You and your wife are great teachers, or you
wouldn’t have been offered the jobs. Spending a portion of their
Still looks beautiful! Glad you found it a new home! Saw this too late, or I
might’ve been tempted to buy it back!
All the best,
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Patrick,
A few years ago I had my wife’s LHT powder coated in orange-her favorite color.
I opted for NEW TUCKER ORANGE
Item: P-4209B
Here is a link to photos of the bike in different light:
https://erlhouston.smugmug.com/Portfolio/Cyling/Orange-Surly-LHT/n-hvj6DQ
All the best,
Erl
Kensington,
Patrick,
Vegetation looks lush, and young appear to have the path/road to yourself! How
nice on both accounts!
Erl
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I think you described this camera in another thread as being old technology or
something similar. It reminded me of this:
“A photographer went to a socialite party in New York. As he entered the front
door, the host said, ‘I love your pictures – they’re wonderful; you must have a
fantastic
Irv,
I might be interested. Any photos? What’s your price? And to clarify, when you
say brake posts do you mean it is the canti Romulus?
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I bought a 59cm 700c Campeur from Velo Orange in December 2018 and never
got around to building it up. Now, I have too many other projects. I
mounted a pair of wheels into the drop outs with a few resulting paint
scuffs, otherwise the bike is perfect. Included in the price are unmounted
I have three leather saddles for sale; all have been used but are in good
shape. Please see photos for condition. The tensioning bolt on the Selle
has a bit over 50% left while the Brooks both appear to have 100% left. No
tensioning wrench or rain cover included. What you see in photos in
local pickup, Washington, DC area
$120 any 2 shipped or $100 any 2 local pickup
$170 all 3 shipped or $150 all 3 local pickup
Thanks,
Erl
Kensington, MD
On Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 9:08:19 AM UTC-4 WETH wrote:
> I have three leather saddles for sale; all have been used but are in good
>
o my quickbeam so I can permanently put a 3-speed on
> it. At some point, IGs are going to be the last retrogrouch sanctuary.
>
>
> On Sunday, September 12, 2021 at 6:19:18 PM UTC-6 WETH wrote:
>
>> Hi Patrick,
>> I'd add Pinion to your list in addition to Rohloff. I recentl
r 15, 2021 at 4:58:49 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote:
> BTW, very nice!
>
> Do you notice more drag than with a derailleur drivetrain?
>
> On Sun, Sep 12, 2021 at 6:19 PM WETH wrote:
>
>> Hi Patrick,
>> I'd add Pinion to your list in addition to Rohloff. I recently h
Sold!
Thanks for all the interest.
On Friday, August 27, 2021 at 5:04:05 PM UTC-4 Nick Morehouse wrote:
> PM sent
>
> On Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 6:04:43 PM UTC-4 WETH wrote:
>
>> I bought a 59cm 700c Campeur from Velo Orange in December 2018 and never
>> got around
Link for Woody's: https://www.woodysfenders.com/
On Sunday, October 10, 2021 at 2:32:31 PM UTC-4 WETH wrote:
> Johnny,
> I went with Woody Fenders for my Hunq to cover my 650b x 2.4 tires. Photo
> attached.
> All the best,
> Erl
>
> On Sunday, October 3, 2021 at 2:
For sale is a large olive colored Rivendell Saddlesack. It is an older
model with a metal tag showing serial number 101. I purchased the bag used
a few years ago off this list and never used it. It appears to have been
only scarcely used by the previous owner. Please see the photos for
Sold! Thanks for all the interest and Happy New Year!
On Friday, December 31, 2021 at 10:55:13 AM UTC-5 maxcr wrote:
> Hi Erl,
> I’ll take it, PM with details
> Max
>
> On Friday, December 31, 2021 at 3:37:39 PM UTC+1 WETH wrote:
>
>> For sale is a large olive colo
like a fantastic adventure -- so remote!
>>
>> Bob E
>> Cranford, NJ
>>
>> On Friday, April 1, 2022 at 9:32:41 AM UTC-4 WETH wrote:
>>
>>> I spent a few days with a friend exploring Las Cruces, NM and the
>>> northern half of the Monument Loop
I spent a few days with a friend exploring Las Cruces, NM and the northern
half of the Monument Loop 2.0 (
https://bikepacking.com/routes/monumental-loop/). I rode my Hunqapillar
and found it equal to the task. The Monumental Loop contains paved roads,
paved bike paths, gravel paths, dirt
Sold pending payment. Thanks for all the interest!
On Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 10:17:38 AM UTC-4 WETH wrote:
> For Sale: a Nitto Platrack and matching Sackville Platsack combination.
>
> I thank Bill Lindsey for the description below taken from his for sale
> post last year.
For Sale: a Nitto Platrack and matching Sackville Platsack combination.
I thank Bill Lindsey for the description below taken from his for sale post
last year. He is a far better writer than I, and I thank him for his
permission to quote his text:
"The Platrack is a Nitto tubular steel
Sold. Thank you!
On Friday, July 15, 2022 at 12:24:45 PM UTC-4 WETH wrote:
> *Yes, I found a second Nitto Platrack and matching Sackville Platsack
> combination in inventory! *
>
> *This Platsack was modified by the previous owner, who replaced the snaps
> with turnbuckl
https://erlhouston.smugmug.com/Portfolio/Cyling/Surly-LHT/i-LvzN76Q/A
Thanks,
Erl
Kensington, MD
On Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 1:16:07 PM UTC-4 WETH wrote:
> Sold pending payment. Thanks for all the interest!
>
> On Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 10:17:38 AM UTC-4 WETH wrote:
>
>> For
Hi Oli,
I am interested. I sent you a private message, and they sometimes end up in
a spam folder.
Thanks,
Erl
On Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 3:19:56 PM UTC-5 oli.c...@gmail.com wrote:
> Price down to £950 / $1050 Shipped
>
> On Friday, October 28, 2022 at 4:14:58 PM UTC+1 Oli Cowling
Thanks John and Paul. It is a keeper! The tire size is 27.5 x 2.35 and
makes for a great ride.
All the best,
Erl
On Friday, April 28, 2023 at 12:21:07 AM UTC-4 John Rinker wrote:
> Very groovy looking Hunq, Weth! How big are those tires? Bikie's right.
> They mean business!
>
>
I am wearing through my current pair of MUSA rain pants. Anyone have a
pair they are willing to sell? Size medium.
Here is a photo of what I am seeking, in case some folks are unfamiliar
with this great
item: https://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/133429360334/holiday-flyer
With thanks,
Erl Houston
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