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[RBW] Re: What saddles are women using on their Riv mixtes?

2022-02-02 Thread Lesli Larson

I used a wider Brooks saddle that was "pre-softened" and came with a 
slightly textured or weatherized top. I'm not sure if they still make this 
model. The only one I see with a similar profile comes with 
springs: 
https://www.flickr.com/photos/archivalclothing/2495391987/in/album-72157605078010434/

I tend to like the wider top of the Brooks for more upright city riding. 

I also like the Pearl from Rivet 
cycles: https://rivetcycleworks.com/product/the-pearl/

Best,

Lesli 

On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 1:04:36 PM UTC-8 Linda G wrote:

> I am curious about this because I have tried different saddles on my 
> non-Riv (but similar) lugged steel Velo Orange mixte. What I am looking for 
> may not exist but someone may know of or be using a saddle I haven't run 
> across. I've tried a Brooks B17s, Terry Cite-x and an old Avocet women's 
> touring saddle. The honey brown B17s looks the best but is just not that 
> comfortable. The slippery finish and flared side skirts seem to be part of 
> the problem. I don't really want to punch holes in the skirts and try to 
> tie it together like some people do. The Cite-x is about the size of the 
> Brooks and quite comfortable but looks like an overstuffed sofa. I don't 
> mind the modern look of the Terry touring saddles I have on my other 2 
> bikes, including a Roadini, but I just don't like the look of the Cite-x. 
> The touring saddles are a little too narrow for the mixte. I'm not 
> interested in the Brookes with springs. If the Brooks Cambium came in a 
> short version I would try that. Normal length saddles feel unsafe for me 
> since I catch clothing like baggy shorts on the nose or it just makes 
> getting on and off the bike more difficult. Any experiences or thoughts?
> Linda
>

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[RBW] Spotted on Craigslist: Rivendell Sam Hillborne

2021-04-20 Thread Lesli Larson

No affiliation with owner but I spotted this beauty on Craigslist this 
morning: 

https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/bik/d/lynnwood-rivendell-sam-hillborne-650b/7305470008.html


Alas, I never see these in my pint sized dimensions. 

LL

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Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Frank Jones Sr. (51.5cm) (PBH 77.5-80.2)

2020-03-07 Thread Lesli Larson

Joe,

Thank you! I found them. Odd. I had never heard of this model (this is what 
happens when you jump away from the list for awhile). That toptube is lng 
(on paper I would be a more likely candidate for the 48cm but breaking out my 
tape measure to confirm). Best, Lesli larson

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Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Frank Jones Sr. (51.5cm) (PBH 77.5-80.2)

2020-03-06 Thread Lesli Larson

If I missed it, what are the seat and top tube measurements? I am closer to a 
48cm or 50cm but it might be in range. Is is for 700c tires?

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[RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

2020-02-22 Thread Lesli Larson



On Friday, February 1, 2019 at 11:29:13 AM UTC-8, Adam Leibow wrote:
>
> hi all, i want to create a thread where you just post a picture of your 
> rivendell(s) whenever you feel like it. hope this is OK w/ the mods. i love 
> lookin at pics of em all day. i will start with my sam hillborne.
>
>
> [image: IMG_3920.jpeg]
>

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[RBW] Re: New ROADEO

2020-01-13 Thread Lesli Larson

Rich,

Thank you for the notes and prompts. It's always a bit of an easter egg 
hunt to find the right and still available Riv frames (via dealers and 
email inquiries). I'm thinking the 47cm or 50cm Roadini might be the ticket 
(raising an internal subdebate about whether I would prefer 650b or 700c on 
this bike).

Side note: I saw a really nice Atlantis build at the Rivelo shop in PDX. 56 
cm with 650b wheels. It would be a great bike for the right person. 

I appreciate the notes on the Hilsen as well.

Best,

LL

On Monday, January 13, 2020 at 12:13:49 PM UTC-8, RichS wrote:
>
> Lesli:
>
> A couple of non-Roadeo pint size alternatives for you:
>
> - The Roadini comes in 47 and 50cm sizes. Check with Riv's dealers to see 
> if they have your size. Possibly Riv has one hidden away in storage. There 
> has been speculation about whether or not Roadinis will stay in production. 
> I put this question to Spencer at Riv a couple of months back and he said a 
> shipment is expected March/April.
>
> - A Homer Hilsen comes in a 47.5cm size. Right in your wheelhouse. I have 
> a new MIT Homer and a Sam Hillborne and I will say the Homer rides lighter 
> and feels more roadish (to be sure not Roadeo like) than the Sam. For 
> comparison, I might call the Sam a heavy duty rando bike since the tubing 
> is a bit more stout than Homer's.
>
> - Smallest published size for the Roadeo is 51cm
>
> Best of luck with your search!
> Rich in ATL
>
> On Monday, January 13, 2020 at 12:27:22 PM UTC-5, Lesli Larson wrote:
>>
>> I'm loving the new ROADEO. I've been on the hunt for a go fast, but still 
>> steel roadbike that would serve as an alternate for my heavy duty rando 
>> bike. The Roadeo, especially one built by Nobilette, might just be the 
>> ticket. One issue: I have a PB height of 75 so I'm right at the margin of 
>> not fitting the smallest frame size (I'm 5'2 and typically ride Rivs in the 
>> 50cm range). I'm tempted to try anyway since I'm used to riding bikes with 
>> zero standover clearance (it's like mounting and riding a large horse). 
>> Does anyone remember whether there was ever smaller sizes for this model? 
>> Part of me wonders if I should opt for the custom option so I could get 
>> something a little more petite (with same specs). 
>>
>> Also, if anyone knows of a used ROADEO or RIV road in a pint size (48-50) 
>> on the market, let me know!
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> Lesli Larson
>> Eugene, Oregon
>>
>> On Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 4:04:03 PM UTC-8, Jock Dewey wrote:
>>>
>>> Hey, Y'all:
>>>
>>> Pic of new Nobilette ROADEO on the site, with RH crankset and RH tires. 
>>> So there ya go!
>>>
>>> All good, right?
>>>
>>> Jock Dewey / Athens, GA
>>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: New ROADEO

2020-01-13 Thread Lesli Larson

I'm loving the new ROADEO. I've been on the hunt for a go fast, but still 
steel roadbike that would serve as an alternate for my heavy duty rando 
bike. The Roadeo, especially one built by Nobilette, might just be the 
ticket. One issue: I have a PB height of 75 so I'm right at the margin of 
not fitting the smallest frame size (I'm 5'2 and typically ride Rivs in the 
50cm range). I'm tempted to try anyway since I'm used to riding bikes with 
zero standover clearance (it's like mounting and riding a large horse). 
Does anyone remember whether there was ever smaller sizes for this model? 
Part of me wonders if I should opt for the custom option so I could get 
something a little more petite (with same specs). 

Also, if anyone knows of a used ROADEO or RIV road in a pint size (48-50) 
on the market, let me know!

Best,

Lesli Larson
Eugene, Oregon

On Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 4:04:03 PM UTC-8, Jock Dewey wrote:
>
> Hey, Y'all:
>
> Pic of new Nobilette ROADEO on the site, with RH crankset and RH tires. So 
> there ya go!
>
> All good, right?
>
> Jock Dewey / Athens, GA
>

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Re: [RBW] Crowd sourcing ideas for vintage parts for a new randonneuring rig (semi sort of WTB)

2017-07-23 Thread Lesli Larson

Beautiful! I've always loved SunTour. Thanks for the info and gear chart!

On Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at 5:27:38 PM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote:
>
> IMO, SunTour are the best RD and Shimano the best FD, they can still be 
> found with realistic prices, sometimes even NOS.  .  
> So I'll show my favorite drivetrains, which everyone else has seen.  
> '74 Raleigh International
>
>   
>
> Cyclone GT RD, 12-30t SunTour Winner 7; Shimano 600EX FD, Sun XCD crank 
> arms with TA rings, 46/32/26T half-steps plus granny.  The RD chain wrap 
> and FD cage clear everything except the 26T/12t combination, which isn't 
> needed.  
>
> *Here's the gear chart 
> *
>
>
> More recent 3x5 on a '57 Raleigh Lenton GP
>
>   
>
> RD is SunTour VGT, IRD 13-28t 5sp freewheel; Sun XCD arms with TA 
> 47/42/26T half-steps plus granny.  *Here's that gear chart 
> *.
>  
>  Every gear combination works with complete coverage and clearance, and is 
> useful.  
>
> The FD is 1st Cyclone, which I used because I could attach the Simplex 
> chain guard by replacing the band clamp bolt with a computer board 
> standoff, along with the stock Simplex hardware.  
>
> Both bikes have Phil freewheel hubs, the International 126mm OLD, and the 
> Lenton is special with custom Phil hubs at 115mm OLD with 8mm axles.  
>
> You can get 5/6/7 cassette hubs and Shimano cassettes for them from *Grand 
> Bois * and 
> Compass
>
> A modern long-cage RD I can strongly recommend is Microshift R10.  
>
>
>
>

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Re: [RBW] Crowd sourcing ideas for vintage parts for a new randonneuring rig (semi sort of WTB)

2017-07-23 Thread Lesli Larson

Patrick-

As always - thanks for your wisdom. I'm definitely looking for functional 
vintage over spendy pretty bits. 

The bike will be for serious rando so durability is an issue. I just don't 
like how most new/tech parts look so I'm always erring on side of shopping 
from the past where I can secure something that will look nice and still 
perform a job. 

I'm very intersted in Shimanon derailleurs that you mention. I'm just not 
sure which vintage to target.

I'm current running friction on my bike with a TA crank and XTR rear. Not 
sure about the front derailleur. 

This bike has a compact double with a wide cluster in the back - requiring 
medium/long cage rd.

I use the Tektro levers with the quick release button. I'd like to buy 
vintage aero levers if i can find one with the equivalent reach.

I'm also looking for a lightweight handlebar that works for smaller hands. 
I use an on one midge bars which I like because of the short reach and wide 
top part. Most of the Nitto offerings are just too large/wide.  I need 
something with a shallow drop.

Not sure if anyone is making lightweight classic looking parts (ala Nitto) 
for smaller/shorter cyclists (and women).


On Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at 3:46:39 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
> Leslie: It all depends what you mean by "vintage." Some "vintage" bits are 
> exorbitantly expensive -- Dura Ace 7410 brake lever hoods. Others are still 
> very reasonable -- Shimano 600 levers. 9 speed LX derailleurs IME shift 
> wonderfully; are those old enough to be "vintage"?
>
> 10 speed? 9? 8? 7? Fixed?
>
> And what sort of stuff. Racer? Mountain bike? Just ride?
>
> You can find on this list, on other lists, and on eBay, enough decent 
> non-current drivetrain, wheel, and other bits to build up a very nicely 
> working bike for far, far less than you'd pay for current, mid-level 
> Shimano bits. In fact, if there is a good bike shop near you, you may well 
> find bins and piles of abandoned 8 and 9 speed bits that work perfectly 
> well and that you can buy for pennies on the dollar. I know that I can do 
> this at 2 bike shops within 8 miles of where I live.
>
> My favorites, discounting my "style" affectation for 8-speed era Dura Ace: 
> old 8 speed XT derailleurs, cranks, and hubs and, even older, pre-XT 
> "Deore" 7 speed stuff, which may well have been the same stuff as the 8 
> speed XT, just with different name and slightly different appearance.
>
> FWIW, I'm a man (I deprecate using "male" and "female" instead of "man" 
> and "woman", and I hate using "gender" instead of the proper word, "sex" -- 
> nouns have gender, people have sexes, though only 1 each), but I have 
> small, elegant, but bigger than Trumps hands, and I really like the old 
> Shimano aero levers -- easy to reach, and powerful in the pull. I've not 
> used any Campy levers except the old Record non-aeros, and the Shimano 600 
> and forward aeros are far easier to use, IME.
>
> The beginning of a list:
>
> Hubs: 8 speed XT or 7 speed Deore or 8 or 9 speed LX
> Derailleurs: ditto
> Brakes: Mafac centerpulls are fine, as long as you don't use Mafac levers. 
> Shimano aero levers, it doesn't matter what vintage. Do use Koolstop salmon 
> pads, though.
> Bar end shifters: the Silvers are wonderful, but fragile IME -- I've 
> broken 3. I like the old SunTour Power Ratchets. I shift 10 using mine, but 
> perhaps 8 may be easier.
> Cranks: 3 of my 4 bikes have the old Pro 5 Vis; the 4th, for dirt roads, 
> has an old Ritchey Logic. Either of these, or the same 8 speed XT or 7 
> speed Deore. If you can deal with 52/38 rings (I did; I just started my 
> cassette with a Miche 16 t outer cog), the Dura Ace 7410 crank is the most 
> beautiful crank ever made, over and out, amen. It takes a 103 mm bb 
> spindle, though.
>
> I build my own cassettes from cogs scavenged from bike shops; where I need 
> a special outer, I buy Miche. My 10 speed "road bike for dirt" has a 
> cobbled 14-15-16-17-18-19-20-22-24-28 driven by a 42/28, with Power 
> Ratchets pulling a 7410 rear derailleur. A modern, Nashbar "Microshift" rd 
> would work better, but would't look as nice.
>
>
> On Wed, Jul 19, 2017 at 3:47 PM, Lesli Larson <lesli@gmail.com 
> > wrote:
>
>> It's been awhile since I sourced parts for a new bike. I haven't done 
>> this since I ordered my custom Riv ages ago.
>>
>> Use: randonneuring
>>
>> Question: what's the current wisdom regarding classic long cage 
>> derailleurs, front derailleurs, rear hubs (freewheel or cassette), 
>> seatposts and shifts?
>>
>> Have things gotten crazy expensive or is vintage still a viabl

[RBW] Crowd sourcing ideas for vintage parts for a new randonneuring rig (semi sort of WTB)

2017-07-19 Thread Lesli Larson

It's been awhile since I sourced parts for a new bike. I haven't done this 
since I ordered my custom Riv ages ago.

Use: randonneuring

Question: what's the current wisdom regarding classic long cage 
derailleurs, front derailleurs, rear hubs (freewheel or cassette), 
seatposts and shifts?

Have things gotten crazy expensive or is vintage still a viable alternative 
to new stuff.

I'm sorry I missed out on the Riv Phil hub (what I have on my older road 
bike). 

I already have Mafac racers, a TA crank, and a set of Campy brake levers in 
hand.

I'm a female with smallish hands and shortish stature. I'm going to set the 
bike up as a compact double with either bar-ends or downtube shifters.

Wondering whether folks recommend in the way of classic, duable, stylish, 
lightweight parts? New or old.


Let me know if you have anything for sale that might match my shopping list!

Regards,

Lesli Larson
Eugene, OR

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Re: [RBW] WTB: 160 or 165 cranks for Rivendell Rambouillet (trade for your Sugino 170s?)

2016-08-19 Thread Lesli Larson

Yes let me know. Thanks!

On Friday, August 19, 2016, rob markwardt <robmar...@hotmail.com> wrote:

> Hi,
>   I have a set of 165 TA cranks (modern/pro-vis) that I'm not using.
> They've been mounted to rings a couple times but I don't think they have
> any real road miles.  If you are interested I can dig them out and take
> some pics.
>
>
> Rob Markwardt
> Seattle, WA
>
>
> On Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 5:49:05 PM UTC-7, Lesli Larson wrote:
>>
>> I'm looking to swap out the stock 170 Sugino XD2 Cranks on my Rivendell
>> Rambouillet.  I prefer riding 160 or 165 arms.
>>
>> I searched via eBay for my beloved TA cyclotourist cranks but have not
>> had much success of late.
>>
>> To economize and get this bike out the door, I'm wondering if anyone has
>> Sugino 165 arms for the XD2 crank that they would like to trade for a pair
>> of 170 cranks?
>>
>> OR-
>>
>> Do you have a TA cyclotourist crank in 160 or 165 that you would like to
>> sell. Are there recommended compact surrogates with similar finish and
>> low-Q factor?
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Lesli Larson
>> Eugene, OR
>>
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[RBW] WTB: 160 or 165 cranks for Rivendell Rambouillet (trade for your Sugino 170s?)

2016-08-18 Thread Lesli Larson

I'm looking to swap out the stock 170 Sugino XD2 Cranks on my Rivendell 
Rambouillet.  I prefer riding 160 or 165 arms. 

I searched via eBay for my beloved TA cyclotourist cranks but have not had 
much success of late.

To economize and get this bike out the door, I'm wondering if anyone has 
Sugino 165 arms for the XD2 crank that they would like to trade for a pair 
of 170 cranks?

OR-

Do you have a TA cyclotourist crank in 160 or 165 that you would like to 
sell. Are there recommended compact surrogates with similar finish and 
low-Q factor?

Regards,

Lesli Larson
Eugene, OR

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[RBW] WTB: Rivendell Atlantis (or equivalent) in size 47 cm (frame or full bike)

2014-10-27 Thread Lesli Larson

Looking for a frame or full bike to build up as a go fast town commuter 
w/26 or 650b wheels.  

Email me if you have one for sale or could recommend leads. 

Thanks,

Lesli Larson
Eugene, Oregon


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[RBW] Re: Need help replicating Riv custom on a budget - for a shortish female friend

2014-10-26 Thread Lesli Larson

Thanks.  These are great options and confirmed my suspicions that I should 
be watching the used market as well.  I always want to buy new but ended up 
believing a better value and better product can be sourced from the past, 
so to speak.

I would love to find a 47cm or 50 cm Riv frame - especially an Atlantis - 
that could be build up by my local shop, Blue Heron Bicycles.

Curious to know how folks feel about the San Marcos versus the used Riv 
option.  I'm taken aback a bit about the long top tube on even the smaller 
frames.

Regards,

LL

On Saturday, October 25, 2014 11:19:04 PM UTC-4, Lesli Larson wrote:

 I'm helping a friend source a new (or possibly) used bike to replicate my 
 own Riv custom which has a 50cm seat tube and a 50 cm top tube.  My bike, 
 originally a rando rig, is now set up with porteur bars, inverse levers, 
 wider brooks saddle, honjos and 38c grand bois tires.  It's such a fun bike 
 to ride.  In my friends words, the bike changed her life, or at least, 
 attitude about bike fit and comfort.  My friend and I are both 5'3 and ride 
 bikes in the 48cm to 50 cm range.

 I've been shopping around for a stock 650b frame for her that could be 
 built up into an upright, go fast, weekender bike.  We're in the Surly/Soma 
 budget when it comes to the frame.  Sadly, most of these bikes seems to be 
 made for 700c wheels or have extra long top tubes (even for bikes that are 
 47cm).  

 Send me your frame suggestions.  Right now, our target is the Soma San 
 Marcos which I believe takes 650b in smaller sizes.   We're working with a 
 terrific shop in Brooklyn.  I just wanted to solicit the group for any 
 extra knowledge of stock frames that we might also want to evaluate. 

 Regards,

 Lesli Larson
 Eugene, Oregon


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[RBW] Need help replicating Riv custom on a budget - for a shortish female friend

2014-10-25 Thread Lesli Larson

I'm helping a friend source a new (or possibly) used bike to replicate my 
own Riv custom which has a 50cm seat tube and a 50 cm top tube.  My bike, 
originally a rando rig, is now set up with porteur bars, inverse levers, 
wider brooks saddle, honjos and 38c grand bois tires.  It's such a fun bike 
to ride.  In my friends words, the bike changed her life, or at least, 
attitude about bike fit and comfort.  My friend and I are both 5'3 and ride 
bikes in the 48cm to 50 cm range.

I've been shopping around for a stock 650b frame for her that could be 
built up into an upright, go fast, weekender bike.  We're in the Surly/Soma 
budget when it comes to the frame.  Sadly, most of these bikes seems to be 
made for 700c wheels or have extra long top tubes (even for bikes that are 
47cm).  

Send me your frame suggestions.  Right now, our target is the Soma San 
Marcos which I believe takes 650b in smaller sizes.   We're working with a 
terrific shop in Brooklyn.  I just wanted to solicit the group for any 
extra knowledge of stock frames that we might also want to evaluate. 

Regards,

Lesli Larson
Eugene, Oregon

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[RBW] WTB: Midge bars

2014-07-09 Thread Lesli Larson

I'm trying to track down a pair of On One Midge bars with a 25.4 clamp - 
preferably in silver finish (though I will toil to scrub off black 
anodization).  Looks like distributor is moving to a wider clamp sizes and 
no longer has these in stock.  

Lesli Larson
Eugene, OR

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[RBW] Re: TA Cranks - 160mm

2014-06-18 Thread Lesli Larson

Hey guys!  Thanks for all the leads!  Too bad the back-in-production cranks 
are so costly these days.  Germany looks like a decent option.. as does the 
ebay auction.

Best,

Lesli Larson

On Monday, June 16, 2014 8:24:56 AM UTC-10, Lesli Larson wrote:

 Hey there. I'm starting to collect parts for a new rando bike project (a 
 very slo-mo, down the line project).  I've always used TA Cyclotourist 
 cranks on my bike.  Are there any recommended sources for these cranks? In 
 US or abroad?  I'm looking for a 160mm pair.   

 Best,

 Lesli Larson


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[RBW] TA Cranks - 160mm

2014-06-16 Thread Lesli Larson

Hey there. I'm starting to collect parts for a new rando bike project (a 
very slo-mo, down the line project).  I've always used TA Cyclotourist 
cranks on my bike.  Are there any recommended sources for these cranks? In 
US or abroad?  I'm looking for a 160mm pair.   

Best,

Lesli Larson

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[RBW] Re: Riv-esque Bike shops in Portland?

2014-03-13 Thread Lesli Larson

How about Clever Cycles or City Bikes?  Velo Cult too.
 

Lesli Larson
Eugene, OR

On Wednesday, March 12, 2014 4:21:55 PM UTC-7, Skip Richmond wrote:

 Where are the box dog bikes of multnomah county?
 the american cyclerys of the river city?
 the hand-made leather-bound bridge-city bag n racks?

 i ain't talkin this portland design works chump-swag
 i'm talking the real deal, hand-hammered, nickel-plated good stuff.

 tired of relying on mail order from riv, let me know where i can pick up 
 an xd-2 and some brass ferrules.

 see you in the extra-wide bike lanes,
 skip


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[RBW] Retrofitting Riv custom for rails to trails riding

2014-02-19 Thread Lesli Larson

A few weeks ago I wrote in seeking info on ideas for a classic, riv style
MTB bikes for trail riding. I still have my eye on a Bomdadil but now I'm
eyeballing my Riv custom rando bike as a possible makeshift trail rig. I
use a different bike now for brevets so the Riv is currently set up as more
of a commuter with porteur bars, inverse levers, Pauls centerpulls, and
basic 650x1 tires.

If I remove the fenders I'm wondering what more I would need to do to
retrofit the bike for rails to trails riding - typically rough pavement and
some hard packed dirt?

I'll be on a three day tour and might require a few more hand positions. I
anticipate riding on roads for a fair portion of the ride.

I already have pretty low, 1x1 gearing from rando riding. Shifting is via
downtube shifters and a vintage, long cage Campy derailleur.

Wondering what I might want to do about tires (go wider?) and the bars (go
back to drops or midge bars)?

Front wheel has a generator hub but that seems like a good thing for trail
riding.

As much as I love to buy new bicycles, I'm trying to shop from myself
more for project bikes or seasonal adventuring.

The question here is whether I'm forcing the Riv into a bike it is not
instead of sourcing a low budget MTB via craigslist for this kind of
specific use case.

Here's what the bike looks like in its rando state:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/61672163@N00/3588549190/in/photolist-6t7fDL-awbwTw-6178Wa-3ohQqg-zAM2h-6XcaCG-6cP5CM-6rgUtY-53fvrM-51J8Pp-35XvEa-4Pn81k-4Rh75s-4SW9xS-9WosMi-5pRHuP-4Y5aoJ-6gq2Gi-4Pn9tk-4Y5aqw

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[RBW] Re: FS: New in box Aerohead Velocity Rim

2014-02-19 Thread Lesli Larson

Just a note to let folks know that this rim is still available.

Aerohead rims are 20mm wide 700c. 
http://www.velocityusa.com/product/rims/aerohead-622

On Friday, October 18, 2013 1:52:04 PM UTC-7, Lesli Larson wrote:

 Selling brand new, in the box, Velocity Aerohead Rim.  Silver rim with 32h 
 drilling. The Aerohead is a lightweight racing rim ideal for tires from 
 20mm wide up to 28mm wide.  Local delivery preferred. 

 $45.00 plus shipping


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[RBW] Re: Retrofitting Riv custom for rails to trails riding

2014-02-19 Thread Lesli Larson

I'm really tempted to peel off the fenders and just try the widest possible
tire as a way to explore a new and different side of the Riv design (it's
made for a terrific city bike this year). How do Albatross bars work for
multi day rides?? I have a spare pair of those as well but I'm thinking
Midge would make for a better choice. And how durable are those Lierra
tires? I've not had great luck with the Grand Bois.

Btw.. Here's the trail we're investigating for our ride:

http://www.ocestatetrail.com/ocestatetrailori.html

On Wednesday, February 19, 2014 1:54:54 PM UTC-8, Lesli Larson wrote:

If I remove the fenders I'm wondering what more I would need to do to
retrofit the bike for rails to trails riding - typically rough pavement and
some hard packed dirt?

I'll be on a three day tour and might require a few more hand positions.
I anticipate riding on roads for a fair portion of the ride.

I already have pretty low, 1x1 gearing from rando riding. Shifting is via
downtube shifters and a vintage, long cage Campy derailleur.

Wondering what I might want to do about tires (go wider?) and the bars (go
back to drops or midge bars)?

Front wheel has a generator hub but that seems like a good thing for trail
riding.

As much as I love to buy new bicycles, I'm trying to shop from myself
more for project bikes or seasonal adventuring.

The question here is whether I'm forcing the Riv into a bike it is not
instead of sourcing a low budget MTB via craigslist for this kind of
specific use case.

Here's what the bike looks like in its rando state:

[RBW] Re: Project - Trail Bike

2014-02-03 Thread Lesli Larson

Thanks so much for the trail bike suggestions to date.  I'd love to invest 
in the Atlantis or Bombadil and that may be the down the line plan.  On 
that front, in the smaller size range, is there really much of a difference 
between those two models for trail use?  I'm well equipped in the areas of 
rando/go fast so I'm looking for something stout and beautiful.

I don't have room in my life for too many bikes so I'd like to look for 
something interesting from the past as a trial bike.  Love the idea of 
maybe a vintage Trek.  I do prefer a rigid front fork and of course 
something lugged and steel.  In the end, I'd rather have something vintage 
than a new, non Riv bike by Surly.

Good point about the long top tube.  I think those Trek Singletreks look 
terrific.  

Love this list for make/models to cruise via craigslist. I'm hoping that 48 
cm vintage frames are not too scarce.

LL

On Sunday, February 2, 2014 5:34:32 PM UTC-8, Lesli Larson wrote:

 Starting project to build up a new fire trail / off-road bike . I am 
 trying to decide between a new frame and maybe something vintage . I am a 
 shortish woman and I ride a 48 cm to 50 cm frame. Would love to buy a 
 bombadil or Atlantis but what do folks recommend in the the used/vintage 
 category. What would your bike build look like?  

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[RBW] Project - Trail Bike

2014-02-02 Thread Lesli Larson

Starting project to build up a new fire trail / off-road bike . I am trying
to decide between a new frame and maybe something vintage . I am a shortish
woman and I ride a 48 cm to 50 cm frame. Would love to buy a bombadil or
Atlantis but what do folks recommend in the the used/vintage category. What
would your bike build look like?

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[RBW] Re: FS: New in box Aerohead Velocity Rim

2013-10-20 Thread Lesli Larson



On Friday, October 18, 2013 1:52:04 PM UTC-7, Lesli Larson wrote:

 Selling brand new, in the box, Velocity Aerohead Rim.  Silver rim with 32h 
 drilling. The Aerohead is a lightweight racing rim ideal for tires from 
 20mm wide up to 28mm wide.  Local delivery preferred. 

 $45.00 plus shipping


Rim size is 700c 

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[RBW] FS: New in box Aerohead Velocity Rim

2013-10-18 Thread Lesli Larson

Selling brand new, in the box, Velocity Aerohead Rim.  Silver rim with 32h 
drilling. The Aerohead is a lightweight racing rim ideal for tires from 
20mm wide up to 28mm wide.  Local delivery preferred. 

$45.00 plus shipping

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[RBW] FS: Selle An Atomica

2013-07-05 Thread Lesli Larson

FS: New Selle An Atomica Titanico in black leather.  Ridden once to test 
fit.  

$100 plus shipping


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[RBW] Bike Boxes for Travel

2013-01-07 Thread Lesli Larson

I'm in the market for a new or used hard shelled bike case for 
international travel.  I have a smallish, honjo fendered bike that is a 
little tricky to box up.  Rack and rear fenders need to stay on.  I've had 
some luck with a Trico box... but I'm also looking at the Thule and/or 
maybe one of the soft sided cases.

Let me know if you have any recommendations and/or are looking to sell a 
neglected box stowed away in your basement, etc.

Best,

Lesli Larson
Eugene, OR

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Re: [RBW] Bike Boxes for Travel

2013-01-07 Thread Lesli Larson

Looks promising.  Air shipping rates are quite high through that company 
but the box itself looks super sturdy/well designed.

LL

On Monday, January 7, 2013 2:16:45 PM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote:

 This one looks like it would accommodate a bike with fenders:

 http://www.aircaddy.com/instructions-details.shtml

 –Eric N
 Sent from my iPhone 5

 On Jan 7, 2013, at 2:12 PM, Lesli Larson lesli@gmail.comjavascript: 
 wrote:

 I'm in the market for a new or used hard shelled bike case for 
 international travel.  I have a smallish, honjo fendered bike that is a 
 little tricky to box up.  Rack and rear fenders need to stay on.  I've had 
 some luck with a Trico box... but I'm also looking at the Thule and/or 
 maybe one of the soft sided cases.

 Let me know if you have any recommendations and/or are looking to sell a 
 neglected box stowed away in your basement, etc.

 Best,

 Lesli Larson
 Eugene, OR

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[RBW] Re: Bike Boxes for Travel

2013-01-07 Thread Lesli Larson

Doug.  Thanks for your comments.  Any idea which airlines offer bikes as 
roll ons?

That would be ideal!

LL

On Monday, January 7, 2013 3:47:19 PM UTC-8, dougP wrote:

 For any air travel, the weight of the case becomes an issue.  In general, 
 airlines charge a premium over 50 lbs, in addition to the charge for 
 shipping a bike.  A hard shell case is in the 30 lb range.  There are 
 several cardboard ones in the 20 lb or less range.  When I shipped my 
 Atlantis to Europe, I wound up stripping off the racks and carrying some 
 parts (pedals, cassette, ??) in luggage to get under the 50 lbs limit with 
 my hardshell case.  

 If you are considering a specific airline, check their regulations.  Some 
 of the European carriers will accept a bike as roll on with no boxing 
 req'd.  Other airlines require boxing.  There is no standard.  The cost 
 even with the same airline can vary considerably, i.e., free on one leg  
 US$300 on the return.  

 dougP

 On Monday, January 7, 2013 2:12:44 PM UTC-8, Lesli Larson wrote:

 I'm in the market for a new or used hard shelled bike case for 
 international travel.  I have a smallish, honjo fendered bike that is a 
 little tricky to box up.  Rack and rear fenders need to stay on.  I've had 
 some luck with a Trico box... but I'm also looking at the Thule and/or 
 maybe one of the soft sided cases.

 Let me know if you have any recommendations and/or are looking to sell a 
 neglected box stowed away in your basement, etc.

 Best,

 Lesli Larson
 Eugene, OR



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[RBW] London bike shops?

2013-01-06 Thread Lesli Larson

I just registered for London-Endinburgh-London for August.  I'm starting to 
do some advanced intel on bike shops in London that might be able to help 
me with bike assembling, shipping, etc. 

Let me know if you have any specific, cherished recommendations.

Best,

Lesli Larson
Eugene, OR

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[RBW] Re: PBP 2011 Ride Photos - a set on Flickr

2011-09-13 Thread Lesli

Spotted a few of your bikes at PBP.  Loved the baby blue Riv custom.
I rode in the 90 hour group on my lugged steel Vanilla.  I was amazed
by how many folks were riding fenderless racing bikes with non-
functional luggage systems.  It was great to spot the Rivs along the
way.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/archivalclothing/sets/72157627603510936/

On Sep 11, 5:44 pm, jeffrey kane jsk_onl...@mac.com wrote:
 Great set of pics, thanks so much .. dork question, but if you
 wouldn't mind: What saddle are you slogging all those miles on?

 On Sep 11, 3:56 pm, Taylor tpkr...@gmail.com wrote:







  Pace is a big consideration as well, these pictures show the controls
  much more crowded then I saw them on my 90 hour start, riding a 75
  hour pace. Espcially Villanes, there were maybe seven to ten riders in
  the cafeteria when I was on my return trip. This year most of the 84
  hour hour riders were dumped on by the rain storm, where I saw no rain
  at all.

  I rode it on my Riv, and it was a GREAT time. I can hardly wait four
  more years for next time!

  My pictures are online 
  at:http://www.flickr.com/photos/rudetay/sets/72157627496776025/

  On Aug 31, 5:14 pm, Bill Pustow bpus...@aol.com wrote:

   Yes, the controls look a lot sparser than my (orange Hilsen) 90 hour 
   start. That might be the way to go next time. Any thoughts, Eric or 
   others?
   Bill, Louisville, Ky
   Sent from my iPhone

   On Aug 31, 2011, at 1:51 PM, Jeff newbe...@mail.utexas.edu wrote:

Eric, great pics!  I did the 90 hour start on my almost a year old
baby blue Rivendell custom with Berthoud bags.  I saw several Atlantis
at the bike check and encountered a Hilsen, saw many Boulder Bicycles,
but didn't see any other customs.  I did see a couple of French gents
on Alex Singers (an older fellow on a black one and another guy on a
blue one.)  I struggled to communicate with each of them.  The older
guy managed to come out with a joking,You-- and your Rivendell!

The controls look sparsely populated compared to my experience.  The
rain that hit us between St. Nic and Carhaix caused me to give up on
my sleeping plans.  I actually didn't get any sleep until Quedellac on
the way back in (about mile 530!)

I look forward to seeing your video.

Jeff

On Aug 30, 9:21 am, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote:
My photos from Paris-Brest-Paris, which I completed on a lugged steel, 
friction-shifting, leather-saddled road bike:

   http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176895@N03/sets/72157627550599380/

Watch for my complete video of the adventure, coming soon!

--Eric
campyonly...@me.comwww.campyonly.comwww.wheelsnorth.org

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[RBW] Re: WTB: Brooks B 17 (Saddle lament)

2011-06-01 Thread Lesli

Hey.  Thanks to all who offered up a saddle.  Quite a few of you seem
to be harboring boxed B-17s for the apocalypse.  I now have one coming
my way.

Dan--I still do have the toupe.  I would sell for $75 shipped.  Used
once.  Chro-mo rails.  143 width.  Black.

LL

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 Hey Lesli- assuming you still have the Toupe and are still interested
 in trading, what width and (ugh) 'colorway' is it?
 -Dan

 On May 27, 3:36 pm, Lesli lesli.lar...@gmail.com wrote:







  Anyone have a B-17  they'd like to sell or trade for a new Specialized
  Toupe?  Experimenting with saddles for randonneuring.  I'm a Selle An
  Atomica fan but I want to experiment with some different shapes in the
  next month.  On longer rides, in 600k range, I'm finding it difficult
  to stay comfortable in this saddle (the usual soft tissue
  complaints).  I've experimented with up/down, fore aft positions,
  etc.  I'm a long distance cyclist and I'm beginning to think that my
  saddle issues will never quite be resolved giving the abnormality of
  my rides.

  I made a silly purchase of a Specialized Toupe with chromo rails
  thinking that synthetic padding might the answer.  After one try, it's
  up for trade/sale to interested parties.  What was I thinking?!  I
  missed that hard back platform of a traditional leather saddle.

  Any comments on comfort level of the new Berthoud saddles?

  LL

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[RBW] Re: FS: Acorn medium saddle bag (used once)

2011-05-27 Thread Lesli

The bag has sold.

Thanks,

LL

On May 22, 11:25 am, Lynne Fitz fitzb...@comcast.net wrote:
 you know, I bought one of those Carradice Bagman supports, and it is
 all good now.

 On May 22, 8:38 am, Lesli lesli.lar...@gmail.com wrote:







  Up for sale is anAcornMedium Saddlebag-Tan canvas w/ Honey Brown
  Leather

  I purchased this new fromAcornand mounted once to my saddle.
  Unfortunately, the saddlebag is too large for my tiny, 50cm frame (bag
  taps on fender).

  Selling for 75.00 plus 8.00 for shipping

   Here's the description from theAcornsite.

 http://www.acornbags.com/medbag.html

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[RBW] WTB: Brooks B 17 (Saddle lament)

2011-05-27 Thread Lesli

Anyone have a B-17  they'd like to sell or trade for a new Specialized
Toupe?  Experimenting with saddles for randonneuring.  I'm a Selle An
Atomica fan but I want to experiment with some different shapes in the
next month.  On longer rides, in 600k range, I'm finding it difficult
to stay comfortable in this saddle (the usual soft tissue
complaints).  I've experimented with up/down, fore aft positions,
etc.  I'm a long distance cyclist and I'm beginning to think that my
saddle issues will never quite be resolved giving the abnormality of
my rides.

I made a silly purchase of a Specialized Toupe with chromo rails
thinking that synthetic padding might the answer.  After one try, it's
up for trade/sale to interested parties.  What was I thinking?!  I
missed that hard back platform of a traditional leather saddle.

Any comments on comfort level of the new Berthoud saddles?

LL

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[RBW] FS: Acorn medium saddle bag (used once)

2011-05-22 Thread Lesli

Up for sale is an Acorn Medium Saddlebag-Tan canvas w/ Honey Brown
Leather

I purchased this new from Acorn and mounted once to my saddle.
Unfortunately, the saddlebag is too large for my tiny, 50cm frame (bag
taps on fender).


Selling for 75.00 plus 8.00 for shipping

 Here's the description from the Acorn site.

http://www.acornbags.com/medbag.html

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[RBW] Re: A Little More Vanilla

2011-05-15 Thread Lesli

Here's mine.  Recent Fall '10 delivery.  Stealth decals.   Someone on
our 600k last week asked me if it was a Raleigh.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/archivalclothing/sets/72157625041700254/with/5633266187/

Based on my Riv custom but modified for 700c tires, front rack portage
and built w/lighter weight tubing.

Lesli Larson
Eugene, OR

On May 14, 5:40 pm, dpco dpco...@gmail.com wrote:
 That's truly, a beautiful bicycle. On another note, were are you
 finding TA Zephyr cranks? I have three sets, on my Roadeo, my
 Tournesol, and on my Steve Rex.
 Don

 On May 14, 5:32 pm, reynoldslugs be...@perrylaw.net wrote:

  Fat Tire Flyer; very nice climber, fabulous on steep twisty descents
  on awful pavement. Love the Paul M-Racers and the Jack Browns

 http://www.flickr.com/photos/41563482@N06/sets/72157626721226882/

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[RBW] Re: A Little More Vanilla

2011-05-15 Thread Lesli

Patrick--

Here's another set from the Vanilla Workshop flickr stream.  Better
snaps of the chainslap guard (a custom jobber by Sacha).

http://www.flickr.com/photos/42587323@N08/sets/72157625660029858/

Front rack and decaleur were custom designed by Sacha to work with my
Acorn boxy rando bag.   Rack attaches mid-point on front fork and at
the fork crown.  It does a great job of stabilizing front loads and
keeping my cue sheet legible on bumpy roads!

Best,

LL
On May 15, 8:35 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
 Another nice one; dare I say these are as nice looking as Rivs? At any
 rate, I like the understated lugs. (Not badmouthing Rivs by any means;
 I've owned 3 customs and a Sam Hill and wish I could afford a Roadeo.
 After my trike.)

 Where did you get that chain slap protector? It's much nicer than the
 blue rubber one on my Herse -- must get one like it. Source, please?

 And what front rack is that? And how does it attach? -- Apparently not
 to the centerpull attachment bolts. Custom for the bike?

 No more questions for now!

 Thanks.



 On Sun, May 15, 2011 at 9:19 PM, Lesli lesli.lar...@gmail.com wrote:
  Here's mine.  Recent Fall '10 delivery.  Stealth decals.   Someone on
  our 600k last week asked me if it was a Raleigh.

 http://www.flickr.com/photos/archivalclothing/sets/72157625041700254/...

  Based on my Riv custom but modified for 700c tires, front rack portage
  and built w/lighter weight tubing.

  Lesli Larson
  Eugene, OR

  On May 14, 5:40 pm, dpco dpco...@gmail.com wrote:
  That's truly, a beautiful bicycle. On another note, were are you
  finding TA Zephyr cranks? I have three sets, on my Roadeo, my
  Tournesol, and on my Steve Rex.
  Don

  On May 14, 5:32 pm, reynoldslugs be...@perrylaw.net wrote:

   Fat Tire Flyer; very nice climber, fabulous on steep twisty descents
   on awful pavement. Love the Paul M-Racers and the Jack Browns

  http://www.flickr.com/photos/41563482@N06/sets/72157626721226882/

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[RBW] Re: Rivendell chicas

2011-04-05 Thread Lesli

The Pencil, my Riv custom.  Designed as a rando bike, it's going to be
retrofit with Belleville bars and inverse levers for more of a
Frenchie city bike look this year.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/archivalclothing/sets/72157594300251903/with/4572614843/

Lesli Larson
Eugene, OR

On Apr 5, 9:17 am, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
 Very pretty, tho' I see it suffers from the same gap-itis between rack and
 top of tire as mine did; 650B? The pink Saluki also looks nice.

 Odd that listwomen have such nice bikes but post so little. (Or maybe some
 men post too much -- save that for later.)



 On Tue, Apr 5, 2011 at 9:35 AM, Zaelia caddic...@gmail.com wrote:
  I'm also a lurker. I haven't posted simply because I've not much to
  say, but this thread is bringing me out of the shadows (if only
  briefly)...

  Here is a picture of my AHH...
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/jcaddick/5587292295/

  At one year old, this bike has been pure joy for me to ride. Before
  AHH I was primarily a commuter/utility cyclist - riding my mid-90s
  Rocky Mountain Fusion mountain bike. Since AHH, I've joined a casual
  bicycle club (riding most Sundays anywhere from 60-90 km), ridden the
  100 km route in two populaires, ridden 122 km in the Whistler
  GranFondo, and commuted to work and around town. I ♥ my AHH!

  My favourite comment this weekend from a man walking on the street was
  That's the first Rivendell I've seen in this town, to which I
  replied there are a few. There are quite a few, actually, but the
  sight of one is still rare enough for those who know a Rivendell to
  get excited.

  Jodi
  Vancouver, BC

  On Apr 2, 7:36 pm, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote:
   On the Cinderella Classic today, my Roadeo didn't feel all alone among
   all those carbon fiber thingies. I saw three Rambouillets and a
   beautiful sage green custom (really sage green, not the Bianchi color
   of the Atlantis). The Cinderella is for women only-- glad to see other
   Rivendell chicas.

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   My hovercraft is full of eels

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[RBW] Re: new sweaters/vests

2011-02-05 Thread Lesli

Great to see these back in circulation.  Hoping the arm holes on the
vest are trimmed.  Original pattern was perfect.

For the record--I never use the rear pocket on my tweed vest.

Hoping Riv considers running a few in XS for women/children and slim,
rangy gents.  I wear one of the XXS vests that I think was made up for
a small child.  Love it.  I'd take a vest and a cardigan.  Not wild
about the commando patches.  They only hit right on size medium gents
and the original fit model.  I ordered a size small cardigan a few
years back and it fit me like a grandpa's XXL.

LL

On Feb 5, 2:45 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
  Made in England, same guys making them,

 That is good to know.  From the RR piece on them a few years back they
 came across as the kind of wonderfully eccentric crafts people that
 you can still meet every now and then in rural UK.  I was afraid they
 had retired or gone out of business or something.

 On Feb 5, 10:26 am, grant grant...@gmail.com wrote:

  There are some bluish strands of wool, so I'd say at least some of the
  wool is from Swaledales that are kin to the one show below. Made in
  England, same guys making them, and I'll get the skinny on the rest of
  the wool. It is far from merino. Some kind of wirey, wolf-proof
  sheep, I'm sure.

  G

  On Feb 5, 5:06 am, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:

   Not sure, but you see these Swaledale sheep everywhere in the UK:

  http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikip...

   The earlier version of the sweater was made by a small outfit in
   England.

   On Feb 4, 11:32 pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:

   http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/324

For the rivhq gang - does anyone know the type of sheep the wool comes
from?  Inquiring minds (like my knitting significant other) want to
know.

I'm curious where they're being made.

Love the ben franklin sweater. Will probably buy 2 of them just for me.

-sv

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[RBW] Re: SF Weekend?

2010-12-13 Thread Lesli

Thanks for all the restaurant and coffee recommendations. We had a
great show. Fun to meet flickr and riv list contacts in person. Spent
a lot of time stalking locked Riv
bikes at the show though I never got to see Bradley's Ebisu.

On Dec 8, 5:46 pm, Lesli lesli.lar...@gmail.com wrote:
 Here's the popup show info.  I'm sure some Riv folks who also lik.
 heritage clothing (US made shirts, denim, knitwear, bags) might enjoy
 dropping by the show.

 http://thecommonsf.com/showmanship

 Regards,

 LL
 On Dec 8, 10:01 am, Dave Minyard salukiri...@gmail.com wrote:



  When is the pop up happening?
  On Dec 7, 2010 10:37 AM, Lesli lesli.lar...@gmail.com wrote: Hey. I'll 
  be in town for a holiday pop up show in the mission
   district. Come by if you're in the area:

 http://www.archivalclothing.com/2010/10/archival-field-trip-nycbrookl...

   I'm looking for recommendations for food and shopping in SF.
   Unfortunately, I'm not going to be able to make it out to Riv
   headquarters this time. Maybe in the Spring.

   Regards,

   Lesli Larson

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[RBW] Re: SF Weekend?

2010-12-08 Thread Lesli

I need to ditch SHOWMANSHIP and just eat my way through this list.
Amazing.  Thanks again.  I figured on a high concentration of Riv
folks in Bay Area.  You need to publish a Riv-ish city guide.

LL

On Dec 8, 2:54 am, A D deguzman.al...@gmail.com wrote:
 We like to grab Maple Glazed Bacon Donuts from Dynamo's whenever we're
 in town.  Welcome and enjoy your trip to the Bay Area.

 On Dec 7, 10:37 am, Lesli lesli.lar...@gmail.com wrote:

  Hey.  I'll be in town for a holiday pop up show in the mission
  district.  Come by if you're in the area:

 http://www.archivalclothing.com/2010/10/archival-field-trip-nycbrookl...

  I'm looking for recommendations for food and shopping in SF.
  Unfortunately, I'm not going to be able to make it out to Riv
  headquarters this time.  Maybe in the Spring.

  Regards,

  Lesli Larson

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[RBW] Re: SF Weekend?

2010-12-08 Thread Lesli

Here's the popup show info. I'm sure some Riv folks who also like
heritage clothing (US made shirts, denim, knitwear, bags) might enjoy
dropping by the show.

http://thecommonsf.com/showmanship

Regards,

LL
On Dec 8, 10:01 am, Dave Minyard salukiri...@gmail.com wrote:
When is the pop up happening?
On Dec 7, 2010 10:37 AM, Lesli lesli.lar...@gmail.com wrote: Hey. I'll
be in town for a holiday pop up show in the mission
district. Come by if you're in the area:

http://www.archivalclothing.com/2010/10/archival-field-trip-nycbrookl...

I'm looking for recommendations for food and shopping in SF.
Unfortunately, I'm not going to be able to make it out to Riv
headquarters this time. Maybe in the Spring.

Regards,

Lesli Larson

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[RBW] SF Weekend?

2010-12-07 Thread Lesli

Hey.  I'll be in town for a holiday pop up show in the mission
district.  Come by if you're in the area:

http://www.archivalclothing.com/2010/10/archival-field-trip-nycbrooklyn-pt-1.html

I'm looking for recommendations for food and shopping in SF.
Unfortunately, I'm not going to be able to make it out to Riv
headquarters this time.  Maybe in the Spring.

Regards,

Lesli Larson

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[RBW] Re: SF Weekend?

2010-12-07 Thread Lesli

Errant clip and cut.

Here's link to SHOWMANSHIP event in SF.

http://thecommonsf.com/showmanship

On Dec 7, 10:37 am, Lesli lesli.lar...@gmail.com wrote:
 Hey.  I'll be in town for a holiday pop up show in the mission
 district.  Come by if you're in the area:

 http://www.archivalclothing.com/2010/10/archival-field-trip-nycbrookl...

 I'm looking for recommendations for food and shopping in SF.
 Unfortunately, I'm not going to be able to make it out to Riv
 headquarters this time.  Maybe in the Spring.

 Regards,

 Lesli Larson

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[RBW] Re: SF Weekend?

2010-12-07 Thread Lesli

Thanks for all the food tips.  We're going to be landlocked at the
show so our main solace will be quick escapes for decent eats.

Bummed I want have time to visit Riv.  I love testing out bikes and
sifting through the bag seconds box (if it still exists).

Box Dogs is the first stop on our itinerary.  Gabe has started to
carry our rucksacks in the shop.

Regards,

LL

On Dec 7, 4:52 pm, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
 El Farolito Taqueria!

 http://www.elfarolitoinc.com/

 Golden Era and Naan and Curry. What's a trip to SF without a swing
 through the TL.

 http://www.naancurry.com/

 Oh, and consider going to Ananda Fuara. It's kinda weird but good.

 http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/map/863439/san_francisco_c...

 --mike who now resides in PDX the land of over-hyped food and no
 decent burritos : (

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[RBW] Re: OT: NYC hotels

2010-09-15 Thread Lesli

Thanks so much.  I'm scrambling for options.

For my part, my friend highly recommends this NY BnB but it is booked
up during my travel dates:

I forgot to include the link to the NYC BB.

http://www.bedandcoffee.com/

I'll be emailing for Riv-ish to do lists next month!

LL

On Sep 15, 4:24 am, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
 I go to NYC several times per year.  I always stay at the Cosmopolitan
 Hotel:

 http://www.cosmohotel.com/

 It is in downtown Manhattan literally above a subway stop.  Most of
 the other subways that go through Manhattan and into Brooklyn are
 minutes away.

 There are restaurants and stores (including a pretty cool bike store
 that sponsors a lot of local bike shows and swaps) are up and down the
 street.  Brooklyn Bridge is a 5 minute walk away.

 On Sep 14, 7:51 pm, Lesli lesli.lar...@gmail.com wrote:

  Hey Riv folks.  I always trust the taste + opinions of this group.
  Looking for a hotel recommendation for NYC/Brooklyn area in October.
  Any Riv-ish suggestions?

  Regards,

  Lesli Larson
  Eugene, OR

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[RBW] OT: NYC hotels

2010-09-14 Thread Lesli

Hey Riv folks.  I always trust the taste + opinions of this group.
Looking for a hotel recommendation for NYC/Brooklyn area in October.
Any Riv-ish suggestions?

Regards,

Lesli Larson
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[RBW] Re: Selle Anatomica

2010-05-18 Thread Lesli

Any word on the status of Selle An-Atomica as a company? I love their
saddles. I hope the family continues on w/the business.

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On Mon, May 17, 2010 at 9:06 AM, hobie moho1...@yahoo.com wrote:
FS:Selle Anatomica Titanico LD Watershed leather Laminated Brown no
slot.Almost new.$75.00 shipped

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[RBW] WTB: Michelin 650b tires

2010-05-17 Thread Lesli

Looking to buy some new old stock 650b Michelin Megamium or Axial Raid
tires.  I'm looking for a 650b x 28c tire for randonneuring.  I've had
great luck with the Michelins but my supply is dwindling and I'd like
to swap out tires before my June 1000k.

Here's my 650b riv on my most recent brevet, the SIR 400k

http://www.flickr.com/photos/archivalclothing/4614189660/

Let me know if you have any you'd like to sell.

Thanks,

Lesli Larson
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[RBW] Re: WTB: Michelin 650b tires

2010-05-17 Thread Lesli

Per the flickr link... The Pencil was painted to match the color (50's
industrial pale blue) of a vintage pencil I found on the floor at
work.   Hence the nickname.  It's actually more Sheltand pony than
pencil.

On May 17, 2:27 pm, Gino Zahnd ginoza...@gmail.com wrote:
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/archivalclothing/380229630/in/set-721575...



 On Mon, May 17, 2010 at 1:50 PM, Aaron Thomas aaron.a.tho...@gmail.com 
 wrote:
  Why is your bike called pencil?

  On May 17, 11:00 am, Lesli lesli.lar...@gmail.com wrote:
  Looking to buy some new old stock 650b Michelin Megamium or Axial Raid
  tires.  I'm looking for a 650b x 28c tire for randonneuring.  I've had
  great luck with the Michelins but my supply is dwindling and I'd like
  to swap out tires before my June 1000k.

  Here's my 650b riv on my most recent brevet, the SIR 400k

 http://www.flickr.com/photos/archivalclothing/4614189660/

  Let me know if you have any you'd like to sell.

  Thanks,

  Lesli Larson
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[RBW] Re: 650B dead or alive?

2010-05-12 Thread Lesli


I own two custom 650b bikes.  As a smaller rider, I chose this tire
format for the range of performance tires in the 28-38c range.  650c
tires were too skinny and I didn't like the kludgy feel of mtb road
tires.

It's a minority opinion, but I DO wish there were a few more options
in the narrow, performance range of 650b tires.  Aside from the
Grand Bois Cypres, there are no options out there for 650b x 28 (or
narrower) tires.  I'm wishing I had invested in a few more pairs of
Michelin Megamiums or Axial Raids before they disappeared off the
market.  If anyone has a spare pair, let me know.

Regards,

Lesli Larson
Eugene, OR

On May 11, 10:33 pm, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
thill@gmail.com wrote:
 The discussion about the new Pacenti 650B tires momentarily ventured
 into commentary on the future of 650B. I thought this was worth a
 discussion of its own.

 Two or three years ago we had 650B bikes at Hiawatha Cyclery from at
 least three manufacturers: Rivendell, Kogswell, and Rawland. Now
 Rivendell does 650B only on smaller sizes of certain models, Kogswell
 seems to be on an indefinite hiatus, and Rawland's new models have
 been displayed at various venues with 622 and 559 wheels (with disc
 brakes, 650B will still be an option).

 To the extent that 650B has gone mainstream, it is by and large in the
 27.5 wheel size for mountain bikes. It seems like new disc-specific
 rim and fat-knobby tire options are proliferating, but the 650B rim
 and tire options for road bikes have not expanded much, if at all,
 since I first read about 650B in the Rivendell Reader. There are some
 small importers/manufacturers like Jan Heine with the Gran Bois and
 now Pacenti with his Pari-Moto, but they have yet to get their tires
 into the QBP catalog or on any Treks. I was pleasantly surprised to
 see another of my mainstream distributors pick up some 650B stuff, but
 again, it was mostly of the MTB variety.

 I'm not sure Rivendell and a few custom framebuilders can sell enough
 650B bikes to support much expansion, or even maintain current levels
 of the 650B rim/tire selection and availability. Unless the 650B size
 gets picked up by Trek or some other major player, I think its future
 will be at best as a niche item with limited selection and spotty
 availability. I'd encourage 650B bike owners and aficionados to
 stockpile an extra set of rims and a couple sets of favorite tires,
 just in case.

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[RBW] Re: 3 Capes 300k

2010-04-14 Thread Lesli


Lynne and I rode together on Saturday on matchy-match Rivendells.
More evidence of participation:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/archivalclothing/sets/72157623833253900/

On Apr 13, 9:23 pm, Ron MH visio...@gmail.com wrote:
 Lynne,
 That sounds like a very impressive bit of riding in a gorgeous part of
 the state. I would love to ride some brevets. My work schedule,
 however, makes Saturday rides impossible without taking time off. To
 the best of my knowledge ALL the OR Randonneur events are on
 Saturdays.

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[RBW] Re: Brevet News

2010-03-21 Thread Lesli

More evidence of Mike's participation:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/archivalclothing/4451168869/in/set-72157623665546390/

And my Riv in rare direct sunlight mid-day (Mike is long gone on his
way back to Forest Grove):

http://www.flickr.com/photos/archivalclothing/4451171847/in/set-72157623665546390/


Eric--  Looking forward, what sort of lodging accommodations do you
recommend for PBP?  I'm starting to make mental notes about trip
logistics.

LL

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 I got one 90-minute nap on the 600K.  Part of what made that ride so hard was 
 that I was on my fixed-gear Quickbeam, riding a course than included several 
 miles of 10-12% grade (from Ukiah to Boonville).  By the end of the ride, I 
 was so sick of pedaling ...

 This time around, I'm coasting and bringing gears ... lots of them.  I'm 
 looking forward to a much more fun PBP 2011, at which I'm also hoping the 
 weather won't be so atrocious.

 --Eric
 campyonly...@me.comwww.campyonly.comwww.wheelsnorth.org

 On Mar 21, 2010, at 6:27 PM, Mike wrote:

  I find the 400 to be harder because you ride straight through. At
  least with a 600k you can get some sleep. During my first one I slept
  for 5hrs but last year I only got 1.5hrs sleep. I have no idea how
  people ride straight through on 600s.

  Next year? PBP?

  On Mar 21, 6:04 pm, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote:
  Yes, I'm planning on riding a full series.  Looking forward to the 400 ... 
  not so much to the 600, which was a major sufferfest for me in 2007.  I 
  thought it would be good to remind myself what I'm in for next year.

  --Eric
  campyonly...@me.comwww.campyonly.comwww.wheelsnorth.org

  On Mar 21, 2010, at 5:52 PM, Mike wrote:

  Very nice! There was only one other Rivendell on our brevet yesterday,
  Lesli's custom, but lots of Riv accessories.

  You doing a full series?

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[RBW] Re: Brevet News

2010-03-21 Thread Lesli

Oh.  This guy made use of a Riv Shopville Shopsack as brevet bag:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/archivalclothing/4451944782/

Nice!

LL
On Mar 21, 6:41 pm, Lesli lesli.lar...@gmail.com wrote:
 More evidence of Mike's participation:

 http://www.flickr.com/photos/archivalclothing/4451168869/in/set-72157...

 And my Riv in rare direct sunlight mid-day (Mike is long gone on his
 way back to Forest Grove):

 http://www.flickr.com/photos/archivalclothing/4451171847/in/set-72157...

 Eric--  Looking forward, what sort of lodging accommodations do you
 recommend for PBP?  I'm starting to make mental notes about trip
 logistics.

 LL

 On Mar 21, 6:34 pm, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote:

  I got one 90-minute nap on the 600K.  Part of what made that ride so hard 
  was that I was on my fixed-gear Quickbeam, riding a course than included 
  several miles of 10-12% grade (from Ukiah to Boonville).  By the end of the 
  ride, I was so sick of pedaling ...

  This time around, I'm coasting and bringing gears ... lots of them.  I'm 
  looking forward to a much more fun PBP 2011, at which I'm also hoping the 
  weather won't be so atrocious.

  --Eric
  campyonly...@me.comwww.campyonly.comwww.wheelsnorth.org

  On Mar 21, 2010, at 6:27 PM, Mike wrote:

   I find the 400 to be harder because you ride straight through. At
   least with a 600k you can get some sleep. During my first one I slept
   for 5hrs but last year I only got 1.5hrs sleep. I have no idea how
   people ride straight through on 600s.

   Next year? PBP?

   On Mar 21, 6:04 pm, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote:
   Yes, I'm planning on riding a full series.  Looking forward to the 400 
   ... not so much to the 600, which was a major sufferfest for me in 2007. 
    I thought it would be good to remind myself what I'm in for next year.

   --Eric
   campyonly...@me.comwww.campyonly.comwww.wheelsnorth.org

   On Mar 21, 2010, at 5:52 PM, Mike wrote:

   Very nice! There was only one other Rivendell on our brevet yesterday,
   Lesli's custom, but lots of Riv accessories.

   You doing a full series?

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[RBW] Re: Archival Musette

2010-03-10 Thread Lesli

An update to let folks our waxed cotton cycling musettes are back in
stock again:
http://www.archivalclothing.com/2010/03/archival-musette-update.html

Heading up to Seattle for the SIR 200k.  Hope to see some Riv folks
out on the ride.

Regards,

LL

On Feb 5, 7:46 am, Lesli lesli.lar...@gmail.com wrote:
 Just a note to let you know we finally have a small batch run of our
 new, waxed cotton flapmusette:

 http://www.flickr.com/photos/archivalclothing/sets/72157623230042825/

 We'll be doing a much larger run of the basicmusettelater in the
 month.  Web shop coming soon.  Until then,
 email me if you're interested.  Tote and a canoe style rucksack in the
 works.

 Cheers,

 Lesli

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  On Dec 29, 2:55 pm, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote:

   I'm pleased to be an early recipient of an ArchivalClothingmusettecarry 
   bag.
  http://www.flickr.com/photos/9535...@n07/4225735143/

  i'm fortunate to have snagged one ofArchival'sfirst musettes, too,
  and i love it.  have used it for commuting to the shop this week.
  love the way it fits.  kudos to Lesli and Tom on their
  initial efforts.  as i understand it, the next set of bags will have a
  flap.  i might want one of those too, but not because this one isn't
  sufficient for my needs.  ;-)
  -kim

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[RBW] Re: Archival Musette

2010-02-05 Thread Lesli

Just a note to let you know we finally have a small batch run of our
new, waxed cotton flap musette:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/archivalclothing/sets/72157623230042825/

We'll be doing a much larger run of the basic musette later in the
month.  Web shop coming soon.  Until then,
email me if you're interested.  Tote and a canoe style rucksack in the
works.

Cheers,

Lesli



On Dec 30 2009, 7:34 am, kps kshe...@gmail.com wrote:
 On Dec 29, 2:55 pm, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote:

  I'm pleased to be an early recipient of an Archival Clothing musette 
  carry bag.
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/9535...@n07/4225735143/

 i'm fortunate to have snagged one of Archival's first musettes, too,
 and i love it.  have used it for commuting to the shop this week.
 love the way it fits.  kudos to Lesli and Tom on their
 initial efforts.  as i understand it, the next set of bags will have a
 flap.  i might want one of those too, but not because this one isn't
 sufficient for my needs.  ;-)
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[RBW] Re: Archival Musette

2009-12-30 Thread Lesli

Thanks for the early user notes and feedback on the AC musette bags.
Our run of tan bags has sold out but we have a few yellow bags
remaining.  Both are made out of waxed cotton.

We'll have a new run of bags at the end of January with the addition
of our flap musette which will have an adjustable strap, internal
pocketing, and yes, a flap.  We're hoping to do a canoe-type rucksack
(compact enough to carry on your back while cycling).  No rando-
handlebar bags in the works.

We're trying to design a bag--especially model one--that fits a
maximum range of folks (men and women).  Do send me your user notes on
strap length and bag size.

You can email me here:

lesli.lar...@gmail.com


On Dec 30, 6:05 am, Rene Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote:
 Thanks!

 On 12/30/09, Harry hhu...@gmail.com wrote:



  Rene here is a link to Lesi's flickr page where I first saw the bag:

 http://www.flickr.com/photos/archivalclothing/sets/72157622849480445/

  Harry

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  How do you order them? I couldn't find a link on their website...

  René

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[RBW] Re: If Filson and Berthoud had a baby....

2009-12-18 Thread Lesli

Nice!  Here's a link to a Filson Refab post on AC by another cyclist
who retrofit a small shoulder bag as a front handlebar bag:

http://www.archivalclothing.com/2008/12/refab-filson-small-field-bag.html

I do wish Filson would make some bike luggage.

LL

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  I use a Filson small field bag as a handlebar bag:

 http://www.filson.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2092393cp=2065674

 I take the shoulder strap off and stash it in the bag and use velcro
 strips from the hardware store to lash the bag to my noodle bars.  I
 loop the velcro through the brass rings that the shoulder strap
 usually clips to.  It has a nice leather handle on top for carrying
 into the store, or I can put the shoulder strap back on and use it as
 a field bag.  The only downside is that it's on the smaller side.

 Isaac

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[RBW] Re: Tweed Madness!

2009-10-15 Thread Lesli


Here are some photos of our Eugene Tweed ride from the Spring:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/archivalclothing/sets/72157617362573730/

On Oct 15, 11:14 am, Horace max...@sdf.lonestar.org wrote:
 On Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 10:10 AM, Rick rp.hous...@gmail.com wrote:

  One of the things that seems to be taking off around the country
  lately is a Tweed Ride (presumably as a reaction to the carbon-fiber
  riding, lycra-clad types that tend to ride too fast while displaying
  appalling manners.)

 Careful -- some of us are lycra-clad types who tend to ride too fast.
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[RBW] Re: Quickbeam in Denver

2009-09-07 Thread Lesli


Here's a few links of the bike I spied in Denver a few weeks ago:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/archivalclothing/3885839657/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/archivalclothing/3885839181/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/archivalclothing/3886632346/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/archivalclothing/3886626786/in/photostream/


On Aug 24, 6:23 pm, J. Burkhalter burk...@yahoo.com wrote:
 Hey Leslie,

 That might have been mine.  I've seen one other QB (orange, I think)
 in passing since I moved here last month.  I had been looking forward
 to RMBS for a while, but a crazy busy weekend keep me away.  Look
 forward to seeing your pics!

 -JayDenver, CO

 On Aug 24, 1:46 pm, Lesli lesli.lar...@gmail.com wrote:



  Saw a snappy looking silver Quickbeam in downtownDenveryesterday in
  full Riv regalia.  In town to visit friends and attend the Rocky
  Mountain Bicycle Show.   Saw some nice looking bikes at the show
  including frames by Mark Nobilette and Bilenky.

  Will post flickr link next week.

  Lesli Larson
  Eugene, OR
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[RBW] Re: Converting Riv road for cyclocross

2009-09-03 Thread Lesli


Thanks for all the notes!  I'm inspired the by the idea that maybe
brakes (Weinmann calipers) don't matter that much at this point in the
game (as a super slow speed beginning just learning how to get on and
off the bike at a canter).  Since I'm mainly trying this out for fun,
I'm not really worried about ground speed.  I brought my old trek 420
to class lass night but was pretty spooked by the gravel track on my
25c contis!  So, I'm opting to try some cheap-y nashbar cross tires on
the Trek before I fully commit to converting the Riv over to cross
duties (especially since it seems easier to locate 700c over 650b
cross tires).The Riv does have nice Pauls centerpulls but I'll
have to do a lot of renovations (remove honjos, convert from downtube
to bar-ends, remove rack, etc) to get it up to speed for this
project.

LL

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 On Wed, Sep 2, 2009 at 6:33 PM, Leslilesli.lar...@gmail.com wrote:

  I'm thinking about converting my Riv road (w/centerpulls) for Fall
  amateur-hour cyclocross (going to my first clinic tonight).  I was
  planning to use my old vintage fenderless Trek 420 but I'm not sure if
  the weinmann calipers will hold up in muddy conditions (I THINK I
  could retrofit the bike with slightly wider cross tires).

  Any suggestions for 650b type cross tires or other possible points of
  conversion.  Wondering if it would be better to set up bike as a
  single speed or maybe switch over to single chainring in front, seven
  speed block in back with a more burly derailleur).

  What do other folks who run mountainbike-ish road bikes use in the way
  of tires and drivetrain set-ups??

 I raced my first season returning to cyclocross on my Redwood, so i'd
 guess that your Road should work pretty well too. My only caveats
 would be whether you can get any kind of knobby tire in there (i don't
 know the Road's clearance), and your chances of success will be much
 greater if it's not super muddy. On my Redwood i could get a 35c
 'cross tire in with no problem. No fenders, of course. There are
 people who race with centerpulls on old frames around here and they do
 fine, but i think in general our 'cross season isn't nearly as muddy
 as around Oregon.

 I highly recommend a single chainring setup if you're racing with
 gears. I switched to singlespeed last year, but before that i used a
 1x8, and it was plenty of gear range. I really only used about 3 of
 the gears in any given race. Like Jim noted, expect accelerated wear
 on parts, particularly rims and brake pads and drivetrain, depending
 on conditions.

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[RBW] Converting Riv road for cyclocross

2009-09-02 Thread Lesli


I'm thinking about converting my Riv road (w/centerpulls) for Fall
amateur-hour cyclocross (going to my first clinic tonight).  I was
planning to use my old vintage fenderless Trek 420 but I'm not sure if
the weinmann calipers will hold up in muddy conditions (I THINK I
could retrofit the bike with slightly wider cross tires).

Any suggestions for 650b type cross tires or other possible points of
conversion.  Wondering if it would be better to set up bike as a
single speed or maybe switch over to single chainring in front, seven
speed block in back with a more burly derailleur).

What do other folks who run mountainbike-ish road bikes use in the way
of tires and drivetrain set-ups??

Let me know what you think.

Lesli Larson
Eugene, OR

(now, I'm wishing I hadn't sold off my xo-1.  It would have been
perfect for this type of use)
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[RBW] Quickbeam in Denver

2009-08-24 Thread Lesli


Saw a snappy looking silver Quickbeam in downtown Denver yesterday in
full Riv regalia.  In town to visit friends and attend the Rocky
Mountain Bicycle Show.   Saw some nice looking bikes at the show
including frames by Mark Nobilette and Bilenky.

Will post flickr link next week.

Lesli Larson
Eugene, OR
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[RBW] FS: NIB Sachs 8 speed freewheel

2009-08-18 Thread Lesli


Sachs 8 speed  freewheel.  Teeth 12-14-16-18-20-22-25-28.  Model LY
99.  Made in France, no longer manufactured.  Well made and durable
with crimped teeth for easier shifting.   Brand new, never used,
NOS.

50.00 includes shipping

Lesli Larson
Eugene, OR

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[RBW] WTT: Brooks Imperial for Brooks B-17 or B-17s

2009-07-20 Thread Lesli


I have a two week old Brooks Imperial I'm looking to trade for a
regular B-17 or B-17s in same condition.  Mine is black.  In perfect
condition.  Ridden about a 100 miles.  I'm just finding that the cut-
out is not working for me.

Email me if you're interested.

LL
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[RBW] Re: Wheels North Blog

2009-07-06 Thread Lesli


I'm confused.  Are you guys following the original route of the book
and riding single speed/fixed gears? It would be cool to try to ride
the ride with simplified drivetrains, unsupported, in non-cycling
clothing.  That would be my version of the ride.  You can even start
out with a small amount of money and take on odd jobs as you go to
fund your way.

But cool that the ride is being organized as a fundraiser.  Good luck.

LL

On Jul 4, 8:09 pm, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote:
 A quick wrap-up of Day One:

 http://wheelsnorth.blogspot.com

 More than $55,000 raised so far to help fight Histiocytosis!  Give  
 online atwww.wheelsnorth.org

 --Eric
 campyonly...@me.comwww.campyonly.comwww.wheelsnorth.org
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[RBW] Re: Glove Recommendations?

2009-05-26 Thread Lesli


Good thread.  I've been having problems with sore palms during
distance rides. I've been using the Spenco gel gloves but I find that
they cause my hands to get hot/sweaty during longer rides (causing
some abrasion on skin of palms).  I've also used the Fizik gel padding
under bar tape but sometimes the extra-thickness can make for an
awkward grip.

I'm curious about the blue gel gloves recommended above.

LL

On May 26, 10:34 am, Jeremy Till jeremy.t...@gmail.com wrote:
 I don't use gloves personally, but Matt Chester, a framebuilder who
 specializes in building bikes for flared drop bars (like the On-One
 Midge or Origin 8 Gary), which are similar to the bars you describe
 (at least when it comes to pressure on the hands).  His recommendation
 is something like the Specialized Ridge, which focuses on padding your
 ulnar nerve, which receives the most pressure on this type of bar:

 http://mattchester.blogspot.com/2007/11/monday-tip-cheap-drop-bar-pad...

 Hope this helps!  Good luck with your ride!

 On May 25, 10:17 am, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote:

  I'm looking for gloves that offer a lot of padding in the palm.  This  
  July, I'll be riding 1,000 miles to Seattle on a bike with handlebars  
  reminiscent of Nitto's Moustache bars.  That means I'll be holding the  
  bars in much the same way, with most of my weight on my palms.

  If anybody has recommendations for gloves that have a thickly padded  
  palm, it would be much appreciated.  With the number of riders on this  
  list using Moustache, Albatross, and similar bars, I'm sure somebody  
  has the answer!

  Thanks in advance.

  --Ericwww.wheelsnorth.orgwww.campyonly.com
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[RBW] Re: looking for a good bike shop in Eugene

2009-05-19 Thread Lesli


Agreed about Blue Heron.  It's less flashy than some of the other
shops but they really know vintage parts and bike. Go see mechanic,
Louis Orsini.  He works on my Rivendell custom and our other, vintage
road bikes.  Sue, the owner, has ridden a number of brevets with me.
This is the bob shop in Eugene. It's also the place to buy Brooks
saddles.

LL

On May 18, 2:34 pm, r.gersb...@gmail.com r.gersb...@gmail.com
wrote:
 Blue Heron on campus would be my first stop.

 r~

 On May 16, 10:46 pm, richard sulkes dr1d...@yahoo.com wrote:



  Having recently moved to Eugene, Oregon, I'm looking for recommendations 
  for a good LBS to help me care for my Bleriot and Ram. I've visited at 
  least half a dozen bike shops and have been very impressed with everyone's 
  friendliness, but I'm asking for any suggestions from local RIV owners.
  Thanks...

  Richard
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[RBW] Re: 400k on Hilsen

2009-05-11 Thread Lesli


I was on the Riv custom at the back of the pack.  No hallucinations if
you ride at a nice, humane (14 mph) pace.  Always tough to see Mike's
photos of open businesses (like the taco place in Independence) which
were closed by the time of my (much later) arrival.  Only three women
on the ride (including myself).  Not sure why no one wants to join us
for these nutty adventures...

Still struggling with some saddle comfort issues.  Love the Brooks and
Selle An-Atomica aesthetic but starting to contemplate something with
a bit more gel padding...  Any ladies on the list ever try the Selle
Italia LDY model??

Lesli

On May 10, 10:56 am, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
 Yesterday I did my first 400k. Jeez, was that tough. The last 25 miles
 were totally psychedelic. My Hilsen performed well, no mechanicals.
 The Jack Browns also continue to perform well (no flats). There was
 also a Rivendell custom, an Atlantis and a Saluki on the ride. Anyway,
 here's a photo set if anyone is interested. That had to be the
 toughest ride I ever did. Unfortunately I think it's going to be
 trumped by the upcoming 600k which includes crazy amounts of climbing--
 around 21,000ft! Yikes!

 http://www.flickr.com/photos/41335...@n00/sets/72157617862731337/

 600k info:http://randobiker.blogspot.com/2000/02/oregon-600-xtr.html
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[RBW] Re: WTB: Bagman Standard Sport

2009-03-31 Thread Lesli


Found one through Beth at City Bikes in Portland.  These things have
become quite scarce!

Thanks for the suggestions.

LL

On Mar 30, 2:33 pm, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
 Have you considered ordering directly from Carradice? I've heard
 they're pretty easy to deal with in spite of being across the big
 water.

 --mike

 On Mar 30, 11:56 am, Lesli lesli.lar...@gmail.com wrote:

  On the hunt for a Carradice bagman standard sport saddlebag
  support.    Most of the usual Carradice vendors seems to be out of
  stock.  Let me know if you have one you'd like to sell (or loan out
  for a few weeks)?

  Thanks,

  Lesli Larson
  Eugene, OR
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[RBW] WTB: Bagman Standard Sport

2009-03-30 Thread Lesli


On the hunt for a Carradice bagman standard sport saddlebag
support.Most of the usual Carradice vendors seems to be out of
stock.  Let me know if you have one you'd like to sell (or loan out
for a few weeks)?

Thanks,

Lesli Larson
Eugene, OR
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[RBW] 26 tubes for 650b tires

2009-02-28 Thread Lesli


Just confirming that one could use 26 (mtb) tubes for 650b tires.  I
just checked out the Riv site and 26 tubes are 4.00, the 650b tubes
are 8.00!  Why pay more if the mtb versions would work fine (and
should prove to be lighter than those Schwalbe versions)?

I'm thinking of buying the skinny (26x1) version for use with my 650b
Michelelin Megamiums and Riv Maxy Fasty tires.  Does that sound
reasonable or should I get the slightly wider, medium sized tube.

Let me know what you think.

Lesli Larson
Eugene, OR
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[RBW] Re: Sackville bags: how necessary, and for what uses?

2009-02-06 Thread Lesli


I prefer the aesthetics of my Nigel Smythe country bag.  The brown
leather against black canvas and engraved nameplate are all a little
dear (a little too Dooney and Bourke) for me.  In general, I prefer my
canvas in khaki or forest green.

I do love my Riv NS country bag.  It's probably the proximate size of
the new
medium Sackville model.  Holds quite a bit and always keeps out the
rain.

Here's a photo:

http://flickr.com/photos/archivalclothing/379511081/

Riv stuff is really so well made that the first saddlebag I bought is
the last one I will probably ever need.

Lesli Larson

On Feb 6, 4:27 pm, Doug Peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote:
 How much can you get in the Lil' Loafer?  I've never seen on in person but 
 they look good in the photos  seem to be out of the way as far as your hands 
 go.  I use my front bag for food, maps,  a handy stash spot for clothes.  As 
 neat as it looks, the Lil Loafer looked a bit small for the price.  But 
 what's your real world experience with it?

 I have a black nylon ugly trunk bag that's roughly the size of the big 
 loafer.  Hate the look but it works  that nylon stuff won't die so I have an 
 excuse to replace it.  For supported tours it goes on the rear rack  the 
 ancient Hobo as a h'bar bag.  Between food, clothes,  odds'n'ends, I've 
 still managed to max that combo out.  The Hobo is actually a bit in the way 
 as a h'bar bag, even with 42 cm.  
 Junk expands to fill the available space.  
 dougP

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 Subject: [RBW] Re: Sackville bags: how necessary, and for what uses?

 I'm torn with them.  On the one hand, yeah, they are too fussy
 loking.  On the other, they really look like the bees knees of bags.
 Whether I get the medium or not is still being debated.

 Right now, though, would rather have an olive tweed big loafer to
 match my lil' loaf.  Going to run the Atlantis with a Nitto top rack,
 and those two bags together should handle most day rides that don't
 involve shopping.

 Eric Platt
 St. Paul, MN

 On Feb 6, 1:56 pm, usuk2007 clive.stand...@umassmed.edu wrote:
  The large Sackville at 23L is the same size as the Carradice Super C
  or Camper
  but the Sackville costs twice as much.

  The bags look well made, but they also look fussy and I don't like the
  boxy shape.
  Rivendell also persists in fastening the saddle strap buckles outside
  the bag. Maybe
  you an do that and not have too much saddle sway on the Sackville bags
  as I
  see there's a pocket for the rack upright. Anyway i like to have the
  saddlebag tight up
  against the saddle and you do that by fastening the buckles inside the
  bag.

  I may be an uber retro grouch here, but I'll stick with Carradice,
  that's what real cyclists used ;-)
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[RBW] Re: Sackville bags: how necessary, and for what uses?

2009-02-06 Thread Lesli


My NS bag is a nice canvas twill.  It was one of the early
prototypes.  Color is more forest green than khaki tan.  It has a
wonderful tight weave which really keeps out the rain.


LL


On Feb 6, 4:55 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
 On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 5:36 PM, Lesli lesli.lar...@gmail.com wrote:

  I prefer the aesthetics of my Nigel Smythe country bag.  The brown
  leather against black canvas and engraved nameplate are all a little
  dear (a little too Dooney and Bourke) for me.  In general, I prefer my
  canvas in khaki or forest green.

  I do love my Riv NS country bag.  It's probably the proximate size of
  the new
  medium Sackville model.  Holds quite a bit and always keeps out the
  rain.

  Here's a photo:

 http://flickr.com/photos/archivalclothing/379511081/

  Riv stuff is really so well made that the first saddlebag I bought is
  the last one I will probably ever need.

 How do y'all keep ya'll's bags so *clean*? Mine all look used after a month!
 (Well, my NS canvas country bag, on the gofast, still looks new after a few
 months, but that's because the gofast doesn't get as much action as the
 errand bikes.)

 FWIW, the Country Bag is, to my mind, the ideal day ride bag: too small for
 commuting, too big for just tools and ride kit, but just right for tools,
 the bulky gloves, neck gaiter and pullover that you take off after 10 miles
 or so, plus lunch, book and camera.

 Lesli: what is yours made from? I thought that the options were canvas
 (approved) and tweed (not approved).
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[RBW] FS: Velocity 650b rims

2008-12-26 Thread Lesli


I'm posting this for sale listing for friend Eric Estlund of Winter
Bicycles.  Please contact him directly.

FS:  Silver Velocity Synergy  650b rims. 36 h, 1 regular and 1 OC.
New, never laced, etc. $100 for the pair, $55 each- buyer pays
shipping (or I can drop them off in the Eugene area). Reply to
i...@winterbicycles.com

Lesli Larson
Eugene, Oregon
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[RBW] Re: Looking for sprung Brooks saddle riders feedback

2008-09-09 Thread Lesli


FWIW, I've become smitten with the unsprung, wider city saddles from
Brooks--specifically the B68 in smooth or pre-aged leather.  I'm
finding that I really like that wider flat platform in the back of the
saddle.  More and more, I'm having problems getting comfortable on my
road Brooks--like the finesse or B-17s.  Wondering if I could do
distance riding on a B68.  My bike already weighs umpteen pounds so I
cannot bring myself to add springs to the equation.

Lesli Larson

On Sep 9, 2:34 pm, Lynne Fitz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 I replaced the Terry Butterfly on my Bleriot with a Brooks Champion
 Flyer S back in May.  It is still not clear who is winning, but that
 is more the fit of the bike, than the saddle - I want it kicked back
 more, but then the reach is too long...  Funny though, I rode my other
 bike that still has a Terry Butterfly, and it just wasn't as
 comfortable.

 The springs squeak; not sure what to do about that.  Sounds kind of
 like a donkey braying :-)

 On Sep 9, 8:48 am, Mojo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

  I have B17s on all my road bikes (except a swift on my old crit bike),
  and Champion Flyers on my upright 3speed and not-upright mountain
  bike, so obviously I am in the Brooks camp. I have found the Champion
  Flyer to work good offroad, absorbing some portion of jolts but not
  being noticably boingy. One thing I don't like is the very hard nose.
  When I climb hard offroad, I am always low on the bars and way forward
  on the saddle to keep the front wheel in contact with the dirt. If I
  hit a significant bump propped on the hard (thin leather over steel)
  nose it can be quite painfull. I recently bought a used Terry
  Butterfly for relatively cheap    
  http://www.terrybicycles.com/saddles/detail.html?item_no=2113900
  and put it on the mtn bike. While it is definitely not as comfortable
  as the Flyer (I think because it lacks Brooks mid-length dip), it
  seems to work fine, and has a soft nose. On dirt, my riding position
  is in a constant state of flux and saddle comfort is much less of a
  factor. The Butterfly is 15.5cm/6.1inches across the back, while a B17/
  Flyer is 17cm/6.7inches.

  On Sep 8, 2:39 pm, J. Burkhalter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

   Hey all,

   In addition to replacing the Noodles with Albatross bars on my
   Atlantis, I want to also throw a sprung Brooks saddle on there.  I
   tried a B.67 on a long mixed terrain ride recently, and was amazed by
   the comfort over some rough roads and single track.  Not ideal, but
   way easier on my body than the B.17 over the same route.  I'm looking
   for something to take the edge off on long rides over rough terrain
   (forest service roads, single track, loaded and unloaded), without
   being too bouncy.  In addition to touring, I use the Atlantis for
   commuting, ale and grocery runs, and general gettin' 'round.

   I've come across a few good reviews of various Brooks online.  The
   most comprehensive being Lee Watkins treatise over 
   athttp://dutchbikeseattle.com/weblog/?p=65.  He got me thinking a lot
   about the B.135 --http://www.wallbike.com/b135.html

   So, I'd love to hear about your experiences.  Part of me thinks the B.
   135 is overkill, but the other part of me still remembers the beatdown
   I received on the dirt roads of Baja last winter.

   Thanks,
   -Jay
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