Re: [RBW] Re: how wide of wheels and tires will a specialized seqoia handle

['William Watson' via RBW Owners Bunch]

I have a 81 Sequoia built in 3Rensho's shop. Mine clears 33 Soma Supple 
Vitesse on 700c wheels with no fenders. I might try 35s at some point, but 
these are nice for now and I have other bikes with bigger tires. 

I thought I had heard the later years had more clearance, but I just read 
somewhere that perhaps the Merz version had steeper angles and less 
clearance so as not to compete with the Expedition. 

Will in MN

On Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 1:33:03 PM UTC-5 brok...@gmail.com wrote:

> Roman at Riv has a 59cm Sequoia converted to 650b. Here’s a feature from 
> the Riv blog:
>
> [image: romansequoiabrighter-5.jpg]
>
> Roman's 59cm Sequoia - 87cm PBH 
> 
> rivbike.com 
> 
> 
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Re: [RBW] Stainless bottle/ cage recommendation

['William Watson' via RBW Owners Bunch]

Patrick: i just have the Bivo in the pop-spout type. They are a little 
funky with the air straw thing, but I like them. I am careful not to leave 
water in them over a period of days because the lid/straw is finicky to 
clean. 

On Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 6:02:29 PM UTC-6 rus...@gmail.com wrote:

> [image: IMG_0364.jpeg]K
>
> My choices: King cages and Polar water bottles, both made in Colorado. 
>
> Russell Duncan
> Western Massachusetts 
>
>
>
> On Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 11:14:33 AM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote:
>
>> Actually, those Arundels look very possible since the design would 
>> readily expand to accept slightly oversized bottles like the REI Microlite. 
>> Must look into those.
>>
>> On Tue, Feb 27, 2024 at 6:27 AM Caroline Golum  
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Gonna throw my hat in the ring for the Arundel stainless steel cage, 
>>> which I've had for 10+ years without a hitch. And it's slightly adjustable 
>>> as the steel has some give to it. I've put whole bottles of wine in there, 
>>> iced coffee cups, my regular Yeti, etc. 
>>> https://www.biketiresdirect.com/product/arundel-stainless-steel-bottle-cage?adl=1_source=1=CjwKCAiArfauBhApEiwAeoB7qJY2LE6AjEPFs4ISofj1-YeVOCe5M2K-Uf8yY8I5FzTODM30xouNXhoCtb8QAvD_BwE
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 5:53:34 AM UTC-5 iamkeith wrote:
>>>

 Salsa Nickless Cage is my favorite.  Kind of a copy of the Nitto R, 
 with fatter tubing and a lot cheaper.
 On Monday, February 26, 2024 at 4:28:52 PM UTC-7 wats...@umn.edu wrote:

> I've settled on Nitto R cages and Bivo water bottles. I like this 
> combo; no rattle yet. 
>
> I have both the insulated and uninsulated bivos that I swap depending 
> on weather. It's nice to not have ice cold water on cold days in 
> Minneapolis. 
>
> On Monday, February 26, 2024 at 6:24:22 AM UTC-6 brok...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> King Iris, Delta INOX, VO Touriste… all the same basic design but at 
>> varying price points. Personally, I have the INOX cages on all my bikes. 
>> They don’t have the shiny finish of the King, or VO versions. Most 
>> people 
>> ask me if they are titanium, but they are just stainless.
>>
>> I use the Kleen Kanteen classic stainless bottles with them, and it 
>> looks classy and doesn’t rattle.
>> [image: image0.jpeg]
>>
>> On Feb 26, 2024, at 12:23 AM, Adam Moss  wrote:
>>
>> +1 for king cages and I’ve recently discovered Bivo water bottles. 
>> They’re excellent and silent. 
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sunday, February 25, 2024 at 8:33:57 PM UTC-8 John Dewey wrote:
>>
>>> + 1 Iris. Simple, indestructible, elegant shape,
>>>
>>> Jock
>>>
>>> On Sun, Feb 25, 2024 at 8:07 PM John Rinker  
>>> wrote:
>>>
 I've enjoyed the Iris King cages 
 .
  
 Very secure and quite elegant looking.
 [image: Screen Shot 2024-02-25 at 8.06.35 PM.png]
 Cheers, John


 On Sunday, February 25, 2024 at 7:52:55 PM UTC-8 campyo...@me.com 
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> These have worked well for me. Adjustable fit to keep the bottle 
> firmly in place.
>
> [image: cfff0946e78b4f4406f14619c8cbfea9.jpeg]
>
> Mojave Water Bottle Cage 
> 
> velo-orange.com 
> 
> 
>  
>
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> On Feb 25, 2024, at 7:03 PM, Bernard Duhon <
> ber...@bernardduhon.com> wrote:
>
> Mates, 
>  
> I would like to migrate to a stainless water bottle.  Most folks 
> with em I noticed a rattle I could not tolerate.
>  
> Recommendation for a rattle free stainless bottle & cage ( of any 
> composition)  
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Re: [RBW] Stainless bottle/ cage recommendation

['William Watson' via RBW Owners Bunch]

I've settled on Nitto R cages and Bivo water bottles. I like this combo; no 
rattle yet. 

I have both the insulated and uninsulated bivos that I swap depending on 
weather. It's nice to not have ice cold water on cold days in Minneapolis. 

On Monday, February 26, 2024 at 6:24:22 AM UTC-6 brok...@gmail.com wrote:

> King Iris, Delta INOX, VO Touriste… all the same basic design but at 
> varying price points. Personally, I have the INOX cages on all my bikes. 
> They don’t have the shiny finish of the King, or VO versions. Most people 
> ask me if they are titanium, but they are just stainless.
>
> I use the Kleen Kanteen classic stainless bottles with them, and it looks 
> classy and doesn’t rattle.
> [image: image0.jpeg]
>
> On Feb 26, 2024, at 12:23 AM, Adam Moss  wrote:
>
> +1 for king cages and I’ve recently discovered Bivo water bottles. 
> They’re excellent and silent. 
>
>
>
> On Sunday, February 25, 2024 at 8:33:57 PM UTC-8 John Dewey wrote:
>
>> + 1 Iris. Simple, indestructible, elegant shape,
>>
>> Jock
>>
>> On Sun, Feb 25, 2024 at 8:07 PM John Rinker  wrote:
>>
>>> I've enjoyed the Iris King cages 
>>> .
>>>  
>>> Very secure and quite elegant looking.
>>> [image: Screen Shot 2024-02-25 at 8.06.35 PM.png]
>>> Cheers, John
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sunday, February 25, 2024 at 7:52:55 PM UTC-8 campyo...@me.com wrote:
>>>
 These have worked well for me. Adjustable fit to keep the bottle firmly 
 in place.

 [image: cfff0946e78b4f4406f14619c8cbfea9.jpeg]

 Mojave Water Bottle Cage 
 
 velo-orange.com 
 
 
  

 --Eric Norris
 campyo...@me.com
 Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy
 YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy 

 On Feb 25, 2024, at 7:03 PM, Bernard Duhon  
 wrote:

 Mates, 
  
 I would like to migrate to a stainless water bottle.  Most folks with 
 em I noticed a rattle I could not tolerate.
  
 Recommendation for a rattle free stainless bottle & cage ( of any 
 composition)  
  

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[RBW] PSA 1997 Rivendell Road Custom 58cm

['William Watson' via RBW Owners Bunch]

Just a heads up, bikejerks on IG in Minneapolis has a cool Rivendell Road 
Custom for sale for $2600. Jeff Frane is the seller, has worked in the 
industry and seems to do a nice job with his builds and shipping.  From his 
add...

For Sale: $2600 obo
1997 Rivendell Custom Road
ST 58cm ctc
TT 58.5cm ctc
Standover 820mm
Ready to rip, this thing is a stone classic.
Waterford made of Reynolds 753 with 531 Fork Blades
Richard Sachs designed lugs. It currently sits on 650b wheels. Schmidt 
Dynamo front hub, rear XT hub, Velo Orange rims. Rene Herse 650x42 (looks 
like 38mm Loup Loups) tires. Velo Orange Grand Cru Cranks 170mm. XTR 9 
speed rear derailleur, XT front, wide range Sram cassette. Dia Compe 
brakes, Tektro Levers, Tange headset, Nitto bars and stem, Campy aero post, 
Brooks B17 saddle.
Pedals not included. Located in Minneapolis and shipping worldwide

My size, but redundant for me. 

Will in Minneapolis

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[RBW] Re: Best mitten design for very cold weather

['William Watson' via RBW Owners Bunch]

I'm still experimenting, but I knit a few pairs of large mittens a few 
years ago, and then shrunk them down alternating between hot and cold water 
to shrink/felt them for more warmth. They worked well with all my bikes. In 
a pinch when it got well below 0 here in Minneapolis, I layered the thicker 
mittens over the thinner mittens over unused dog poop bags and was quite 
warm lol. 
Will

On Friday, September 29, 2023 at 9:48:27 PM UTC-5 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY 
wrote:

> I believe the Craft brand lobster/trigger mitts to be rubbish. They don’t 
> let your fingers touch, wasting valuable insulation in between what could 
> otherwise be a cozy skin to skin situation. I love my relatively 
> inexpensive Toko brand cross-country ski gloves, they allow my fingers to 
> cuddle in comfort and perform their bike duties in single digit temps.
> I’ve got three pairs of xxl, which will hopefully buy me a decade or so of 
> winter bliss…
> -Kai
>
> On Friday, September 29, 2023 at 2:49:14 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote:
>
>> Thanks, all. First, should have specified: No bar mitts or Pogies as I 
>> need something that attaches to the hands and can be used on several bikes 
>> with drop bars.
>>
>> From extensive experimenting I'm now convinced that for the teens mittens 
>> are best, especially as its easiest to get wool undergloves into them than 
>> into 2-finger, 3-finger, or 5-finger gloves. (Peeve: the PIs I bought in 
>> 2022 or 2021 have a loose flannelly lining that grabs the material of the 
>> wool under gloves you are trying to insert, causing much cussing and 
>> gnashing of teeth. The earlier ones, from a year or so earlier had a less 
>> grabby lining and I wish I'd kept them, but I thought at the time they were 
>> too big.)
>>
>> The question then is, what mittens let you brake safely and shift 
>> precisely?
>>
>> The Garbage Choppers look very promising, and you say that you have no 
>> problems with dt shifters or mtb trigger shifters. That's encouraging. The 
>> Outdoor Research nylon cover + boiled wool mitten was exquisitely warm but 
>> made it hard to brake, let alone shift -- the mitts were stiff and 
>> slippery. But the GCs are made from leather, so presumably much more 
>> flexible and more grippy. I have to shift bar end shifters in friction and 
>> a Sturmey Archer trigger mounted upside-down on the bottom far end of the 
>> right drop bar hook.
>>
>> Garth: The Kincos look like good value but I'm more skeptical about the 
>> warmth of 5-finger gloves compared to mittens. Do you find something like 
>> this warm into the teens? Without nitrile undergloves? (I ain't gonna add 
>> hassle to my already hasselous winter dressing with tight-fitting rubber 
>> gloves!) The prices are certainly good.
>>
>> I take it this would be the item to get? 
>> https://www.amazon.com/Kinco-Lined-Grain-Pigskin-Glove/dp/B01AT2XXX4?th=1
>>
>> Will: thanks for the Craft link. The price is good, but I think I'll look 
>> first for mittens that are less cumbersome than the OR set I had. But link 
>> noted for future reference.
>>
>> Patrick Moore, who will probably have a late-ish model pair of PI 
>> lobsters for sale before too long.
>>
>> On Thu, Sep 28, 2023 at 2:15 PM Patrick Moore  wrote:
>>
>>> The fall style thread raises a question about keeping your hands warm in 
>>> very cold temperatures (for me, very cold means in the teens F). My fingers 
>>> are very sensitive to the cold. I've bought 2 or 3 pairs of PI Lobster 
>>> gloves but I've been disappointed in the fit and the warmth. 
>>>
>>> I've used Outdoor Research heavy nylon mitten sheaths with thick boiled 
>>> wool mittens underneath, and those were very warm indeed, but very awkward 
>>> to ride in, even on a fixed gear where you have to handle only the brake 
>>> levers.
>>>
>>> Varusteleka currently has a number of mil surplus mittens with separate 
>>> thumb, separate thumb and trigger finger, and separate thumb and first 2 
>>> fingers. The whole point of mittens is to bundle the fingers together in 
>>> one compartment for mutual warmth, so each added finger compartment 
>>> sacrifices warmth.
>>>
>>> Does anyone have thoughts on a glove or a mitten or a system that gives 
>>> the best mix of warmth and dexterity? And perhaps some particular gloves or 
>>> mittens that fit the bill?
>>>
>>> Right now, I've got hugely oversized 5-finger gloves under which I can 
>>> wear wool knit gloves, under which in turn I can wear silk liners, but this 
>>> sort of layer system is cumbersome to put on and take off.
>>>
>>> Thanks.
>>>
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>>>
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>>>
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>>> services.
>>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Style on the bike

['William Watson' via RBW Owners Bunch]

I've never had a breast pocket on a sweater to try, but thanks for the tip. 
I probably have my rando bag, frost river seat bag, or a pannier on 99% of 
my rides, but I see the appeal now. The new skill I'm learning on this 
sweater is adding in a quarter zipper, seems in my zone of proximal 
development so far. 

On Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 2:24:50 PM UTC-5 brok...@gmail.com 
wrote:

> That's probably cigarettes in the pockets of that jersey! Cool guy style.
>
> On Wed, Sep 27, 2023 at 3:12 PM Patrick Moore  wrote:
>
>> Rivendell's Wooly Warm sweater (and the vest too, I think) had 2 or 3 
>> rear pockets with buttons; very convenient. I wish I'd kept my WW sweater; 
>> besides pockets it had a high, button-up neck which I do like.
>>
>> Speaking of bike style and sweaters, feat your plural eyes on this 
>> ensemble ("ensemble:" both the group and their outfits). With pants legs 
>> that baggy you don't need any pockets for storage.
>>
>> [image: image.png]
>>
>> And front pockets:
>>
>> [image: image.png]
>>
>> On Wed, Sep 27, 2023 at 12:12 PM Peter Adler  wrote:
>>
>>> ... I find that bike-y sweaters typically don’t have pockets, as they’re 
>>> more like apres-ski wear. The sweaters that do often have a single zippers 
>>> pocket on the back.
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[RBW] Re: Last Minute Japan Tips!

['William Watson' via RBW Owners Bunch]

I know this isn't helpful in a pinch, but I love the program Cycle Around 
Japan on NHK. Every episode is a cyclist on a 3/4 day bike trip around 
different areas of Japan stopping to visit different natural scenery and 
locals. Very soothing and interesting. Only problem is now I'll need to 
take about two years to visit all the amazing different places via bike. 

Have a great trip,
Will in MPLS

On Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 12:16:04 PM UTC-5 John Rinker wrote:

> Yes, Frakern, I forgot about that one! This is a beaufitul ride! Here are 
> my tracks and some photos from this farewell tour of Japan: GaiaGPS 
> tracks and photos 
> 
>
> Cheers, John
>
> On Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 8:27:55 AM UTC-7 Frakern wrote:
>
>> If you have your bicycle with you, I would suggest going on the Shimanami 
>> Kaido (https://shimanami-cycle.or.jp/go-shimanami/). You can also rent 
>> bicycles from there if you're not taking your bike. 
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 10:25:34 AM UTC+9 John Rinker wrote:
>>
>>> Hey Minh,
>>>
>>> Well, lucky you! Japan is a real treat in so many ways, and it is a very 
>>> lovely country in which to cycle. Where will you be going and how long will 
>>> you be in Japan? Will you have your bicycle with you?
>>>
>>> If you can get to Kyoto then I'd suggest a late-night cycle tour through 
>>> the Gion district. In addition, an early morning cycle tour of the 'Five 
>>> Mountains'- the five main Buddhist temples of Kyoto- was something I very 
>>> much enjoyed doing.
>>>
>>> If you get to Kyushu, and find yourself in Kagoshima, there's a really 
>>> great ride around Sakurajima- a very active volcano a short ferry away.
>>>
>>> There's a million things around Tokyo (not helpful, I know), but you'll 
>>> be there at a very beautiful time of year weatherwise. Hakone is a cool 
>>> day-trip where you can hike, enjoy a beautiful outdoor sculpture museum and 
>>> indoor Picasso exhibit, and dine at the Gora Brewery- a Nobu restaurant.
>>>
>>> As you may have read in Will K's musings on Tokyo, it is a wonderful 
>>> city in which to ride a bicycle.
>>>
>>> Enjoy! John
>>>
>>> On Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 2:23:35 PM UTC-7 Minh wrote:
>>>
 Reading Grant's recent blog post about visiting Nitto reminded me that 
 i'm heading to Japan next week!   

 Any last minute tips anyone would like to suggest, i already have a 
 visit to Blue Lug--need to pick up a few things that would be too 
 expensive 
 with shipping!  

 I was hoping to make it to Circles in Nagoya, but didn't work out with 
 our schedule.  Happy to take any and all suggestions!

>>>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Front basket rack recommendations

['William Watson' via RBW Owners Bunch]

I bought a Manivelle rack for my wife's bike, she likes it a lot! Most are 
in silver or black, but we bought this cool pink/retro style one. I bought 
it through my LBS though. 


https://cyclesmanivelle.com/en/shop/racks-baskets/manivelle-basket-editon-60s/

On Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 4:14:21 PM UTC-5 brok...@gmail.com wrote:

> FWIW, a friend of mine recently picked up a Pelago Rasket, and while 
> Pelago makes very nice, affordable racks, my friend said he was shocked at 
> how incredibly heavy the Rasket was.
>
> On Sep 21, 2023, at 5:08 PM, Alex K  wrote:
>
> Oh boy. That is a brilliant use of the Tumbleweed rack If only The 
> Sam fork had those mounts on the fork I really really dig that. As far 
> as the Tunitas 137 Basket Tote in the Wald 139 basket, I tried a Tunitas 
> 139 Basket Bag in the 139 basket and it was way too snug, no wiggle room 
> and I really had to jam it in there to get it to feel right. The 137 Basket 
> Tote just fits better. Similar issues with the Sackville ShopSack Large vs. 
> Medium. The large WILL fit, but the medium fits like a glove. Will keep an 
> eye out for the pelago
>
> Alex
>
>
> On Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 10:28:53 AM UTC-7 DavidP wrote:
>
>> Hi Alex,
>>
>> Just double checking - but you mention a Wald 139 basket (the larger one) 
>> and the Tunitas 137 tote (the one designed for the Wald 137 basket).
>>
>> If you are looking for the larger basket, then the Pelago Rasket may be 
>> worth a look. It's another combo basket and front rack and the basket is 
>> slightly larger than the Wald 139.
>>
>> -Dave
>>
>> On Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 1:12:26 PM UTC-4 rmro...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I thought it odd that the basket was a bit larger than a Wald 137. Seems 
>>> so many nice basket bags are perfectly sized for the 137. I have been very 
>>> happy mounting my 137 via zip ties to a Tumbleweed “T” rack. The best thing 
>>> about the Tumbleweed racks is the 3 bolt mounts built in to the support 
>>> legs. Makes these racks very versatile.
>>> [image: image0.jpeg]
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Sep 21, 2023, at 12:54 PM, greenteadrinkers  
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> In the latest PLP video, Russ brings to light a nice basket solution 
>>> from a company called Manivelle. The Le Porteur version is a little less 
>>> than 2 lbs, which is kind of amazing for a basket and rack combination. The 
>>> standard version seems to work well with a basket bag. Looks like you might 
>>> spend under $100 for the Manivelle.
>>>
>>>
>>> https://cyclesmanivelle.com/en/-shop/racks-baskets/
>>>
>>> On Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 12:19:47 PM UTC-4 ack...@gmail.com 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Just found a screamin deal on a fully built 51 Sam. Now it's time to 
 get it kitted out. I love my Pass And Stow for the heavy duty- stuff and 
 aesthetically, it's unmatched IMO. Perhaps a bit of overkill as a simple 
 basket rack. Would love an RBW51 Nitto rack, but not sure I can justify 
 the 
 $288 plus tax. Looking for something simple and elegant and cost-efficient 
 for mounting a Wald 139 Hardware-less Basket and a Tunitas 137 Tote. 
 If anybody has a well used RBW51 that they would be willing to part 
 with, I'd love to hear from you.
 Also looking for other options and would love to see what y'all are 
 using for your Wald 139 Baskets.
 Thanks!
 Alex
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Re: [RBW] Re: Style on the bike

['William Watson' via RBW Owners Bunch]

This fall/winter I am planning to knit my first bike sweater. It will be a 
green quarter zip with a yellow stripe on the body and arms to match my 
Goodrich. If the fit turns out right, I will make a few more to match other 
bikes. I don't use back pockets, so the zipper will be challenge on this 
project. 

As for pants, I roll my jeans up high. This morning I forgot to unroll my 
jeans; another teacher complimented the one rolled look because they knew I 
biked to work!

Will in Minneapolis

On Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 1:30:26 PM UTC-5 Davey Two Shoes wrote:

> I usually wear a snap button down "fly fishing" shirt from Howler Bros. 
> Long sleave whatever the temps. Popping the collar and leaving the sleaves 
> down in the sun really does help. For bottoms I usually wear some sort of 
> levis cut in to Bob Weir style shorts or "bobby's". Winter I tuck my pant 
> leg into my sock if theres slack.
>
> On Monday, September 18, 2023 at 10:29:29 AM UTC-4 Coal Bee Rye Anne wrote:
>
>> I had a longer, rambling, draft response on this topic that is better 
>> left unread and may revisit to actually re-organize my thoughts at some 
>> point and maybe add to the discussion but had to at least come back to add 
>> one note:  With all the mention of WIDE legs and '90's attire returning... 
>> as another 90's (Gen. 'something or another' and class of '99!) member, I 
>> can't help but imagine someone attempting a tuck/peg & fold or ankle 
>> strapping on some of those ultra wide JNCO jeans for a ride.  Thanks for 
>> the much needed laughs!  The kind with deep pockets could even carry a 
>> pump, tube(s), toolkit, snacks, Hydroflasks, etc!  Who needs racks or bags 
>> or jersey pockets?!
>>
>> Brian
>> Lawrence NJ
>>
>> On Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 3:52:21 PM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote:
>>
>>> Leah
>>>
>>> If you are claiming credit for turning me into a fop, then I'd dispute 
>>> that claim
>>> If you are claiming credit for helping make the RBW Group a more 
>>> welcoming space for people like me to let their fop flag fly, then I'd 
>>> definitely agree.
>>>
>>> :)
>>>
>>> BL in EC
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 10:45:48 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding 
>>> Ding! wrote:
>>>
 See? Already my Bike Fashion Thread is changing the world. I’ll try to 
 remain humble over here.
 Leah

 On Sep 17, 2023, at 1:14 PM, Bill Lindsay  wrote:

 I've got three Ostroy resort shirts now... and two more in my "Cart". 
 They are addictive.


 Bill Lindsay
 El Cerrito, CA

 On Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 10:21:05 AM UTC-7 bei...@gmail.com 
 wrote:

> Leah, this thread is an awesome idea and I want a men’s version of 
> your LL Bean jumper. That thing is awesome!
>
> Luke’s photos make me think that Rivendell should start selling 
> turquoise jewelry under their “Silver” brand to accompany all 
> Atlantises…men definitely need more accessories! 
>
> My brother used to work at a local bike shop and got me hooked on 
> wearing these “Resort Shirts” from Ostroy, which are great on warmer days 
> and also really fun party shirts:
>
> https://ostroy.com/collections/resort-shirts
>
> That, paired with some Jcrew Dock Shorts and a pair of Bedrock sandals 
> is my go-to bike fit for May-September. 
> [image: IMG_1330.jpeg]
>
>
> Whenever I wear pants on the bike, the drive side pant leg is always 
> folded over to take in slack and tucked into my sock. 
>
> - Christian in Colorado, 
> who just learned how to respond to this group on a cell phone…
> On Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 5:24:38 AM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding 
> Ding! wrote:
>
>> Steve - I love your style, both bike and outfit! How is that Platy 
>> treating you? 
>>
>> Sally - great use of the poodle sock, and you know I fully support a 
>> matching Platypus! Though I do so love a Clem, too…
>>
>> I’m going to put on a fall outfit today, but I haven’t decided if it 
>> will be my freshly-hemmed wide leg trousers yet. I shudder when I think 
>> of 
>> trying to keep them out of the chainrings of my mermaid Platy. After 
>> years 
>> of skinny jeans they just seem SO WIDE. I did get more leg straps 
>> (pink!) 
>> so we’ll see. I’ll post a photo later, if I can get one of these 
>> teenagers 
>> to help me.
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Sep 15, 2023, at 6:27 PM, Jason Fuller  wrote:
>>
>> The late 90s were also my era. I was obsessed with mountain biking 
>> then as well, although I was less concerned about chain grease on my 
>> pants 
>> at the time. This old photo shows me riding pretty baggy jeans without a 
>> tucked cuff, but I recall I used to always wear longer socks and tuck my 
>> drive side pant leg in.  I also wore capri length baggy jeans in order 
>> to 
>> 

[RBW] Re: Nice Rivendell, Goodrich and Sevens for Sale

['William Watson' via RBW Owners Bunch]

I can’t help with the story of the Goodrich, but I can say I have a 
randonneur that he made and it’s lovely, definitely my favorite ride. I 
agree the triple and braze-ons for a rear rack but no low rider fronts or 
3rd water bottle boss seem to mean sport touring. I bet it’s awesome.

Curt’s no longer building frames, but I bet if you emailed him with the 
serial number he could let you know the dimensions and the build 
intentions. Also, to decipher if it’s under his brand or riv, mine has CG 
in the serial number. So that might be a good, simple clue. 

Not sure if I can help more, but it’s  cool bike and there’s not many out 
there.

Will Watson
Minneapolis

On Monday, January 23, 2023 at 5:42:22 PM UTC-6 LBleriot wrote:

> I own a root beer Ram, but it has S couplers and was repainted by 
> Bilenky by its prior owner.  
>
> On Monday, January 23, 2023 at 6:16:16 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:
>
>> Yes, I was trying to guess at what kind of custom Curt Goodrich had 
>> built. You're probably right that it's a sport tourer; I've always liked 
>> his 'own brand' work and would love to score one someday. 
>>
>> On Monday, January 23, 2023 at 2:56:45 PM UTC-8 Bill Lindsay wrote:
>>
>>> Joe
>>>
>>> I'm not super clear on what you are asking me to guess about regarding 
>>> the Goodrich.  I don't know anything about Goodrich models, or if there is 
>>> such a thing as a Goodrich model.  If they are all custom, then my guess is 
>>> that the bike pictured with Goodrich decals is in fact a frame made by Curt 
>>> Goodrich.  The lugs look "early Rivish", and I know Curt Goodrich made a 
>>> lot of the early custom Rivendells.  Maybe it's an early Riv custom, Curt 
>>> made it, and then the buyer wanted Curt to repaint it, with Goodrich 
>>> decals.  
>>>
>>> It doesn't look like a cyclocross race bike to me, like a Legolas, for 
>>> example.  It looks more like a sport-touring rig, like maybe it's trying to 
>>> be a lighter version of an early 2000s 700c Atlantis.  
>>>
>>> BL in EC
>>> On Monday, January 23, 2023 at 12:57:56 PM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote:
>>>
 What's your guess on the Goodrich, Bill? Cyclocrosser? 

 On Monday, January 23, 2023 at 12:49:11 PM UTC-8 Bill Lindsay wrote:

> There is definitely some detective work to be done on these bikes, 
> since the seller doesn't seem to know anything about them.
>
> The Rambouillet looks off, but in a way I think I can guess at 
> explaining.  Ram's were by definition 700c bikes with medium reach brakes 
> and fit 700x32 tires or thereabouts.  This one has very chubby tires and 
> long reach brakes with pads at the very ends of the slots.  That makes me 
> suspect that is a 650B converted Ram.  Rams came in even cm sizes, and 
> that 
> head tube height makes me guess it is maybe a 62cm.  It's maybe a 60cm,  
> Almost definitely not a 58.  
>
> Assuming the orange Rivendell Custom is around the same size, those 
> are probably 26" wheels.  That's my guess
>
> The dark grey cantilever Hilsen is sort of off-menu, because it has 
> cantilevers.  The wheels also look smallish.  My guess is that was 
> actually 
> the largest Canti-'Luki (Saluki), which would have been a 62cm.  Then, 
> when 
> the owner wanted a repaint, the Saluki decals weren't around, but Hilsen 
> ones were.  The Saluki became the 650B Hilsen around 2010.  
>
> Those are lovely lovely bikes.  
>
> Bill Lindsay
> El Cerrito, CA
>
> On Monday, January 23, 2023 at 9:42:52 AM UTC-8 mmille...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> Hey all. A local STL fellow just posted some bikes 
>> 
>>  
>> for sale locally. I just talked with him and am going to go look at 
>> them. 
>> There are a couple frames I'm not familiar with. Since this is where all 
>> the experts are, is there anything I should be looking for? I assume the 
>> grey AHH and the brown Ram are custom paint jobs. Is the orange one 
>> likely 
>> custom or an early Riv? And thoughts on the Goodrich? They all look to 
>> be 
>> fairly similar builds, and I'm wondering if nothing differentiates when 
>> I 
>> ride them, if I should consider anything else before buying (assuming 
>> the 
>> boss OKs it. Ha). I do see the brakes are different on the AHH models. 
>> Thanks, everyone.
>
>

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