Re: [RBW] New (to me) Bombadil build

2013-11-28 Thread Jimmy Hutch
Pudge, Do you have any interest in adoption? I would like to add my name to the get your ass adopted by Pudge waiting list Happy Thanksgivukkah! -Jimmy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and

Re: [RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

2013-11-26 Thread Jimmy Hutch
I'd buy a singlespeed Riv sight unseen as long as it has the following items in order of importance (1-6 are mandatory): 1. No toe overlap in small sizes (I ride 54cm AHH) 2. Pretty. Lugs. Wet paint. Traditional triangle without too much sloop. Gorgeous forks. 3. Fun. Great

Re: [RBW] Re: Any Rivsters here commute more than 10 miles one-way? Cold weather tips?

2013-11-15 Thread Jimmy Hutch
Yes. My commute ranges from 5-25 miles each way in LI/NYC. There has been much good advice shared above, here are my thoughts on the topic: Lights, back-up lights and reflectors. You must be seen. Time in the saddle matters a lot and be prepared to be exposed for twice the amount of your

[RBW] Re: Winter cycling pants

2013-10-04 Thread Jimmy Hutch
Hey, Clay, Sorry to hear about your bum knee and good luck with the REI stuff. I realize my reply is a tad late to the game but I must plug the Levi's commuter jeans. They a on the hipster skinny side but look like jeans because they are jeans, they stretch so they are comfortable like good

[RBW] Re: Talk about the rules

2013-09-05 Thread Jimmy Hutch
90/92 rules are complete horseshit. I personally love #12 ( http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/#12 ) and #5 ( http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/#5 ), respectively. I recognize the conflict because if I was a bit harder, I would be able to get by with a single steed, rendering #12 moot. A

Re: [RBW] Rivs and Yakima Racks

2013-09-05 Thread Jimmy Hutch
Agreed. I jam my Hilsen (no lawyer lip) with SKS Longboards onto my Yakima Steelhead. A Boa sounds like a great solution - just make sure it is not loose. It really takes a lot to screw it up. The bigger risk to bikes on roof racks is backing into the garage with the bikes on the top -

Re: [RBW] WTB: A. Homer Hilsen 55cm, 700c wheel size. FF only

2013-08-31 Thread Jimmy Hutch
Choices. They are wonderful but come with the cost of having to decide. Lucky for you that all the choices sound like winners. Regarding the 55cm/700c Hilsen, I agree that they are available, Keven at Riv offered it as an anternative to the 54cm/650b, which i choose instead. I suspect the

[RBW] Re: Help needed from the collective mind.

2013-08-30 Thread Jimmy Hutch
Ape hangers would look badass on an Atlantis and they might allow you to hang on with your finger tips. I don't know how they would affect the elbow but they are cheap and may be worth a try. However, if you are 5'8ish, you should give up, grow a long beard, get a recumbent, and donate the

Re: [RBW] Practical differences - SON vs Shimano Dyno hub?

2013-08-18 Thread Jimmy Hutch
I have three bikes with SON hubs, a Brompton with 11k+ miles, a Bike Friday and a Rivendell AHH each with a couple thousand miles. I ride with my lights on day and night so cannot tell if there is material drag or not. My SON hubs have performed flawlessly. I also have a Shimano Alfine

[RBW] Re: first century tomorrow - any last minute tips?

2013-08-16 Thread Jimmy Hutch
Eat more than you think is necessary. Drink more than you think is necessary. Smile. -Jimmy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [RBW] Re: Gilles Berthoud stainless steel vs SKS Chromoplastic fenders

2013-08-06 Thread Jimmy Hutch
I love fancy bike stuff. I also do lots of dumb shit (going down stairs, jamming my bike onto my roof rack, wheelies, etc.) The SKS chromoplastic (or whatever) mudguards on my AHH always seem to bounce back. I'm quite certain aluminum or steel mudguards would be completely destroyed by now.

Re: [RBW] Brooks Cambium C-17 First Look

2013-06-18 Thread Jimmy Hutch
WTB: Brooks Cambium C17 -Jimmy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send

Re: [RBW] Re: HELP...last minute Rivendell paint decision!

2013-06-10 Thread Jimmy Hutch
A. Period. -Jimmy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: PHL Riv friendly LBS

2013-05-12 Thread Jimmy Hutch
I have been to trophy bikes several times while visiting Philly. They carry a good selection of practical bikes from Bromptions to Waterfords and the staff is knowledgeable. http://www.trophybikes.com/ -Jimmy On Saturday, May 11, 2013 2:25:07 PM UTC-4, Dan Scott wrote: Any suggestions for

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy and Red Brooks

2013-05-11 Thread Jimmy Hutch
Rock the red! The fact that you asked makes the answer self evident. -Jimmy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: Interesting discussion: Riv bikes v. BQ bikes

2013-05-08 Thread Jimmy Hutch
Personally, I really like the idea of d) all of the above. I love my Homer Hilsen and look forward to the day when i find the right constructeur to build a custom fully integrated bike just for me. Peace. -Jimmy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

Re: [RBW] Riding without a computer

2013-05-02 Thread Jimmy Hutch
When I got my AHH last year I decided to order it as recommended by the chef, Keven was the chef in my case. As such it was my first bike without computer and with flat pedals, a basket, friction shifting and cloth tape. The lack of a computer may have reduced my fitness because I am much less

[RBW] WTB - 52cm Sam Hillborne

2013-04-26 Thread Jimmy Hutch
I'm looking for a gift from my brother. Hurricane Sandy flooded his house and sank his boat - he could use a little pick-me-up. His primary use will be riding around town, around campsites and some trails riding. I would consider any complete Riv that would fit him. His PBH is 82.5cm. I

[RBW] Re: OT: your opinion of the Bridgestone RB-T?

2013-04-12 Thread Jimmy Hutch
Finding and buying and fixing old bikes is a hobby, it as a very different one than riding bikes. Riding a bike can be transportation, exercise, a hobby or any combination but it is very different than finding, buying and fixing bikes. If your girlfriend wants something cool to ride, I'd

[RBW] Re: Riv Bombadil... Ultimate Hurricane Bike??

2012-10-29 Thread Jimmy Hutch
Ha. I have my Surly Big Dummy all prepared and ready to go. I told my wife, I'll take the kids on the Dummy; you take my Rivendell (A. Homer Hilsen). Hopefully it doesn't come to that. Peace. -Jimmy On Monday, October 29, 2012 2:26:57 PM UTC-4, Montclair BobbyB wrote: With Hurricane

[RBW] S240's and Lyme disease question.

2012-10-20 Thread Jimmy Hutch
Hilarious!  The idea of S24O sounds so appealing until I realize that it includes sleeping in the woods voluntarily.  Jim, you may joke about wild beasts and serial killers but the last time i slept in the woods I'm fairly confident it was littered with them and I simply couldn't sleep.   This

[RBW] Beautiful Sam at Bikeworks NYC

2012-10-20 Thread Jimmy Hutch
I spied my first look at a beautiful Sam Hillborne while visiting Bikeworks NYC this afternoon. Bikeworks NYC (http://bikecult.com/works/) had a new Sam with double top tube, albatross bars, bar end shifters and cork grips on display. It was only the 3rd Rivendell I have seen up close, the

[RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos

2012-10-14 Thread Jimmy Hutch
I swear i couldnt find the shifters, my process was 1) bar ends...nope; 2) downtubes...nope; 3) stem...nope; single speed...nope; 4) thumbies...nope; 5) STI...Yep, I've been living in this Riv well for so long I simply wasn't expecting them. The bike looks awesome-enjoy! -Jimmy -- You

[RBW] Re: lights

2012-10-09 Thread Jimmy Hutch
Battery versus generator - I hate to worry about charging or replacing batteries, so i choose to use dynohub generators. If money is no object, SON Dynohubs look and perform the best, period. However, on one of my bikes that only gets occasional use, I have a Shimano Alfine dynohub and it

[RBW] Front rack for A. Homer Hilsen

2012-10-08 Thread Jimmy Hutch
I've got a Mark's rack on my AHH, it fits great and has a tab int he front for mounting a headlight. I have a Supernova E3 mounted on mine. Good luck. -Jimmy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the

[RBW] Re: Any commuters here?

2012-09-25 Thread Jimmy Hutch
I took ownership of an AHH in June and have average five 25 mile legs / week; sometimes round-trip by bike, sometimes round-trip by train, sometimes one way each. My Riv replaced a Merlin Agilis and it didn't impact my commute time at all BUT it is much more a pleasant ride on the Riv. Long

[RBW] Taking the plunge with A. Homer Hilsen

2012-07-02 Thread Jimmy Hutch
Hey, all, I've been reading RBW Owners Bunch for a couple of weeks and this is my first post. I took the plunge and ordered a Rivendell, it arrived a couple of weeks ago. A 54cm AHH with 650B wheels. A bicycle has been part of my commute for the past 10 years or so. I have several