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Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2025-04-05 Thread Keith Paugh

Wow!Looks fun!k.On Mar 17, 2025, at 9:53 AM, Jason Fuller wrote:We had some cooler temps and rain in the city on Saturday, which we found turned into snow once up the valley. Me on a Bombadil, Zach on a SusieOn Monday, 17 March 2025 at 09:41:54 UTC-7 Oliver Moss wrote:Short shakedown ride after switching the Saluki to upright bars. I think it works.On Friday, March 14, 2025 at 12:04:40 PM UTC-4 Jay wrote:Back to back early morning rides (starting in the dark); cold temps (-5C) but almost no traffic (kids off for March break), no wind, and sunny for the last half of my ride.The teepee is from an indigenous learning / experience school.On Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 8:51:52 PM UTC-4 Josh C wrote:It's a new-to-me, all-rounder 650B conversion, friction, ultegra bits bike. Not sure what I'll do with it yet, but I felt like giving it a go when it came up for sale sorta local to me. Beautiful last few days here in Indy; 70's in March? I mean, come on. Swapped the bars, stem, a few other bits, and gave it a go around town today. On Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 12:26:19 AM UTC-4 [email protected] wrote:@Ben,I thank you for letting me where you were on the East Bay. I grew up in the South Bay in Mountain View and Sunnyvale areas. Kim Hetzel. On Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 7:35:17 PM UTC-7 [email protected] wrote:Oh sorry Kim. It’s wildcat in the east bay. I’ll to through wildcat into Tilden and then drop in behind Cal. If you go left where the sign is that takes you into Orinda and towards Riv. Ben “little brother” ROn Tue, Mar 11, 2025 at 7:33 PM Kim H. wrote:Hi Ben,What trails did you ride on ?Up in the Palo Alto hills of the Bay Area ?It looks very inviting.Kim Hetzel. On Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 7:23:40 PM UTC-7 [email protected] wrote:Don't kill me for this one, but the Bay Area weather has been crazy good between all the rain storms and Nora Virus going around... Snuck out on Thursday and it was a perfect 60 degree day. On Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 5:54:06 PM UTC-7 Cormac O'Keeffe wrote:Hey,It's very much pushing the definition of 'winter'but here's my Sam getting some winter sunshine by the canal St Martin. On days like these you feel that this is why bikes were made - to enjoy days like these!On Monday, March 3, 2025 at 5:09:16 PM UTC+1 RichS wrote:Ted, as a long time Sam owner, I too think your Sam is a "looker", like John says. The black accents (rear der. chain rings, saddle) are nice touches.Best,Rich in ATLOn Sun, Mar 2, 2025 at 9:27 PM Ted Durant wrote:On Mar 2, 2025, at 6:42 PM, John Bokman wrote:Looking good Ted! Do you have big mileage on GLS by now? Sure is a looker.Thanks John! GLS has a bit over 1900km under the wheels (since end of July). Longest ride is 200km. Hopefully that mileage will increase more quickly as we get out of winter (theoretically).Ted DurantMilwaukee, WI USA

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Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2025-04-04 Thread Oliver Moss

Hey Jay, they are Albatross bars. The grips are ESI. 

Cheers

On Monday, March 17, 2025 at 8:03:26 PM UTC-4 Jay wrote:

> Oliver - what bars are those?  I like the look with them, and the blue 
> grips and orange frame are a nice combo, I think.
>
> On Monday, March 17, 2025 at 8:01:32 PM UTC-4 Jay wrote:
>
>> That first photo is sublime.  Two question Jason: what bars are you 
>> running?  How were the rim brakes in the snow?  One day I may go with a 
>> fatter-tire Riv but riding in the winter has me thinking twice (disc brakes 
>> work well in the foul conditions).
>>
>> On Monday, March 17, 2025 at 7:02:24 PM UTC-4 Keith P. wrote:
>>
>>> Wow!
>>> Looks fun!
>>> k.
>>>
>>> On Mar 17, 2025, at 9:53 AM, Jason Fuller  wrote:
>>>
>>> We had some cooler temps and rain in the city on Saturday, which we 
>>> found turned into snow once up the valley. Me on a Bombadil, Zach on a Susie
>>>
>>> 
>>>
>>>
>>> 
>>>
>>>
>>> On Monday, 17 March 2025 at 09:41:54 UTC-7 Oliver Moss wrote:
>>>
 Short shakedown ride after switching the Saluki to upright bars. I 
 think it works.

 [image: 113457.jpg]

 On Friday, March 14, 2025 at 12:04:40 PM UTC-4 Jay wrote:

> Back to back early morning rides (starting in the dark); cold temps 
> (-5C) but almost no traffic (kids off for March break), no wind, and 
> sunny 
> for the last half of my ride.
>
> The teepee is from an indigenous learning / experience school.
>
> [image: IMG_7070.jpg]
>
> [image: IMG_7071.jpg]
>
> On Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 8:51:52 PM UTC-4 Josh C wrote:
>
>> [image: IMG_1942 Large.jpeg]
>>
>> It's a new-to-me, all-rounder 650B conversion, friction, ultegra bits 
>> bike. Not sure what I'll do with it yet, but I felt like giving it a go 
>> when it came up for sale sorta local to me. Beautiful last few days here 
>> in 
>> Indy; 70's in March? I mean, come on. Swapped the bars, stem, a few 
>> other 
>> bits, and gave it a go around town today. 
>> On Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 12:26:19 AM UTC-4 [email protected] 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> @Ben,
>>>
>>> I thank you for letting me where you were on the East Bay. I grew up 
>>> in the South Bay in Mountain View and Sunnyvale areas. 
>>>
>>> Kim Hetzel. 
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 7:35:17 PM UTC-7 [email protected] 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Oh sorry Kim. It’s wildcat in the east bay. I’ll to through wildcat 
>>> into Tilden and then drop in behind Cal. 
>>> If you go left where the sign is that takes you into Orinda and 
>>> towards Riv. 
>>>
>>> Ben “little brother” R
>>>
>>>
>>> On Tue, Mar 11, 2025 at 7:33 PM Kim H.  wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi Ben,
>>>
>>> What trails did you ride on ?
>>> Up in the Palo Alto hills of the Bay Area ?
>>> It looks very inviting.
>>>
>>> Kim Hetzel. 
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 7:23:40 PM UTC-7 [email protected] 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Don't kill me for this one, but the Bay Area weather has been crazy 
>>> good between all the rain storms and Nora Virus going around...  Snuck 
>>> out 
>>> on Thursday and it was a perfect 60 degree day. 
>>>  [image: IMG_6010.jpg]
>>> [image: IMG_6041.jpg]
>>> [image: IMG_6090.jpg]
>>> On Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 5:54:06 PM UTC-7 Cormac O'Keeffe wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> Hey,
>>> It's very much pushing the definition of 'winter'but here's my Sam 
>>> getting some winter sunshine by the canal St Martin. On days like these 
>>> you  feel that this is why bikes were made - to enjoy days like 
>>> these![image: 
>>> 1001462269.jpg]
>>> On Monday, March 3, 2025 at 5:09:16 PM UTC+1 RichS wrote:
>>>
>>> Ted, as a long time Sam owner, I too think your Sam is a "looker", 
>>> like John says. The black accents (rear der. chain rings, saddle) are 
>>> nice 
>>> touches.
>>>
>>> Best,
>>> Rich in ATL
>>>
>>> On Sun, Mar 2, 2025 at 9:27 PM Ted Durant  wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> On Mar 2, 2025, at 6:42 PM, John Bokman  wrote:
>>>
>>> Looking good Ted! Do you have big mileage on GLS by now? Sure is a 
>>> looker.
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks John!  GLS has a bit over 1900km under the wheels (since end 
>>> of July). Longest ride is 200km. Hopefully that mileage will increase 
>>> more 
>>> quickly as we get out of winter (theoretically).
>>>
>>> Ted Durant
>>> Milwaukee, WI USA
>>>
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Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2025-03-18 Thread Jason Fuller

Cheers, Jay!  The bars on my Bombadil are Crumbworks KT by Nitto and I love 
them. On Zach's Susie are Ortho bars.  As for the brakes, I find V-brakes 
to be totally fine in snow for power on this type of ride, if well below 
zero then ice on the rims might be a problem but it rarely gets cold enough 
here. My only complaint is that I run through the pad pretty fast once it's 
mucky and snowy. I wore through more than the barrel adjuster's worth on 
this ride alone!  

My personal rule of thumb is for 2.2" or smaller tires, V-brakes are 
probably fine, but if what I'm riding warrants bigger than that it probably 
also warrants disc brakes. This is highly dependent on one's local terrain, 
priorities, and riding style of course! 

On Monday, 17 March 2025 at 17:01:32 UTC-7 Jay wrote:

> That first photo is sublime.  Two question Jason: what bars are you 
> running?  How were the rim brakes in the snow?  One day I may go with a 
> fatter-tire Riv but riding in the winter has me thinking twice (disc brakes 
> work well in the foul conditions).
>
> On Monday, March 17, 2025 at 7:02:24 PM UTC-4 Keith P. wrote:
>
>> Wow!
>> Looks fun!
>> k.
>>
>> On Mar 17, 2025, at 9:53 AM, Jason Fuller  wrote:
>>
>> We had some cooler temps and rain in the city on Saturday, which we 
>> found turned into snow once up the valley. Me on a Bombadil, Zach on a Susie
>>
>> 
>>
>>
>> 
>>
>>
>> On Monday, 17 March 2025 at 09:41:54 UTC-7 Oliver Moss wrote:
>>
>>> Short shakedown ride after switching the Saluki to upright bars. I think 
>>> it works.
>>>
>>> [image: 113457.jpg]
>>>
>>> On Friday, March 14, 2025 at 12:04:40 PM UTC-4 Jay wrote:
>>>
 Back to back early morning rides (starting in the dark); cold temps 
 (-5C) but almost no traffic (kids off for March break), no wind, and sunny 
 for the last half of my ride.

 The teepee is from an indigenous learning / experience school.

 [image: IMG_7070.jpg]

 [image: IMG_7071.jpg]

 On Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 8:51:52 PM UTC-4 Josh C wrote:

> [image: IMG_1942 Large.jpeg]
>
> It's a new-to-me, all-rounder 650B conversion, friction, ultegra bits 
> bike. Not sure what I'll do with it yet, but I felt like giving it a go 
> when it came up for sale sorta local to me. Beautiful last few days here 
> in 
> Indy; 70's in March? I mean, come on. Swapped the bars, stem, a few other 
> bits, and gave it a go around town today. 
> On Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 12:26:19 AM UTC-4 [email protected] 
> wrote:
>
>> @Ben,
>>
>> I thank you for letting me where you were on the East Bay. I grew up 
>> in the South Bay in Mountain View and Sunnyvale areas. 
>>
>> Kim Hetzel. 
>>
>> On Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 7:35:17 PM UTC-7 [email protected] 
>> wrote:
>>
>> Oh sorry Kim. It’s wildcat in the east bay. I’ll to through wildcat 
>> into Tilden and then drop in behind Cal. 
>> If you go left where the sign is that takes you into Orinda and 
>> towards Riv. 
>>
>> Ben “little brother” R
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Mar 11, 2025 at 7:33 PM Kim H.  wrote:
>>
>> Hi Ben,
>>
>> What trails did you ride on ?
>> Up in the Palo Alto hills of the Bay Area ?
>> It looks very inviting.
>>
>> Kim Hetzel. 
>>
>> On Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 7:23:40 PM UTC-7 [email protected] 
>> wrote:
>>
>> Don't kill me for this one, but the Bay Area weather has been crazy 
>> good between all the rain storms and Nora Virus going around...  Snuck 
>> out 
>> on Thursday and it was a perfect 60 degree day. 
>>  [image: IMG_6010.jpg]
>> [image: IMG_6041.jpg]
>> [image: IMG_6090.jpg]
>> On Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 5:54:06 PM UTC-7 Cormac O'Keeffe wrote:
>>
>>
>> Hey,
>> It's very much pushing the definition of 'winter'but here's my Sam 
>> getting some winter sunshine by the canal St Martin. On days like these 
>> you  feel that this is why bikes were made - to enjoy days like 
>> these![image: 
>> 1001462269.jpg]
>> On Monday, March 3, 2025 at 5:09:16 PM UTC+1 RichS wrote:
>>
>> Ted, as a long time Sam owner, I too think your Sam is a "looker", 
>> like John says. The black accents (rear der. chain rings, saddle) are 
>> nice 
>> touches.
>>
>> Best,
>> Rich in ATL
>>
>> On Sun, Mar 2, 2025 at 9:27 PM Ted Durant  wrote:
>>
>>
>> On Mar 2, 2025, at 6:42 PM, John Bokman  wrote:
>>
>> Looking good Ted! Do you have big mileage on GLS by now? Sure is a 
>> looker.
>>
>>
>> Thanks John!  GLS has a bit over 1900km under the wheels (since end 
>> of July). Longest ride is 200km. Hopefully that mileage will increase 
>> more 
>> quickly as we get out of winter (theoretically).
>>
>> Ted Durant
>> Milwaukee, WI USA
>>
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Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2025-03-17 Thread Jay

That first photo is sublime.  Two question Jason: what bars are you 
running?  How were the rim brakes in the snow?  One day I may go with a 
fatter-tire Riv but riding in the winter has me thinking twice (disc brakes 
work well in the foul conditions).

On Monday, March 17, 2025 at 7:02:24 PM UTC-4 Keith P. wrote:

> Wow!
> Looks fun!
> k.
>
> On Mar 17, 2025, at 9:53 AM, Jason Fuller  wrote:
>
> We had some cooler temps and rain in the city on Saturday, which we found 
> turned into snow once up the valley. Me on a Bombadil, Zach on a Susie
>
> 
>
>
> 
>
>
> On Monday, 17 March 2025 at 09:41:54 UTC-7 Oliver Moss wrote:
>
>> Short shakedown ride after switching the Saluki to upright bars. I think 
>> it works.
>>
>> [image: 113457.jpg]
>>
>> On Friday, March 14, 2025 at 12:04:40 PM UTC-4 Jay wrote:
>>
>>> Back to back early morning rides (starting in the dark); cold temps 
>>> (-5C) but almost no traffic (kids off for March break), no wind, and sunny 
>>> for the last half of my ride.
>>>
>>> The teepee is from an indigenous learning / experience school.
>>>
>>> [image: IMG_7070.jpg]
>>>
>>> [image: IMG_7071.jpg]
>>>
>>> On Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 8:51:52 PM UTC-4 Josh C wrote:
>>>
 [image: IMG_1942 Large.jpeg]

 It's a new-to-me, all-rounder 650B conversion, friction, ultegra bits 
 bike. Not sure what I'll do with it yet, but I felt like giving it a go 
 when it came up for sale sorta local to me. Beautiful last few days here 
 in 
 Indy; 70's in March? I mean, come on. Swapped the bars, stem, a few other 
 bits, and gave it a go around town today. 
 On Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 12:26:19 AM UTC-4 [email protected] 
 wrote:

> @Ben,
>
> I thank you for letting me where you were on the East Bay. I grew up 
> in the South Bay in Mountain View and Sunnyvale areas. 
>
> Kim Hetzel. 
>
> On Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 7:35:17 PM UTC-7 [email protected] 
> wrote:
>
> Oh sorry Kim. It’s wildcat in the east bay. I’ll to through wildcat 
> into Tilden and then drop in behind Cal. 
> If you go left where the sign is that takes you into Orinda and 
> towards Riv. 
>
> Ben “little brother” R
>
>
> On Tue, Mar 11, 2025 at 7:33 PM Kim H.  wrote:
>
> Hi Ben,
>
> What trails did you ride on ?
> Up in the Palo Alto hills of the Bay Area ?
> It looks very inviting.
>
> Kim Hetzel. 
>
> On Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 7:23:40 PM UTC-7 [email protected] 
> wrote:
>
> Don't kill me for this one, but the Bay Area weather has been crazy 
> good between all the rain storms and Nora Virus going around...  Snuck 
> out 
> on Thursday and it was a perfect 60 degree day. 
>  [image: IMG_6010.jpg]
> [image: IMG_6041.jpg]
> [image: IMG_6090.jpg]
> On Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 5:54:06 PM UTC-7 Cormac O'Keeffe wrote:
>
>
> Hey,
> It's very much pushing the definition of 'winter'but here's my Sam 
> getting some winter sunshine by the canal St Martin. On days like these 
> you  feel that this is why bikes were made - to enjoy days like 
> these![image: 
> 1001462269.jpg]
> On Monday, March 3, 2025 at 5:09:16 PM UTC+1 RichS wrote:
>
> Ted, as a long time Sam owner, I too think your Sam is a "looker", 
> like John says. The black accents (rear der. chain rings, saddle) are 
> nice 
> touches.
>
> Best,
> Rich in ATL
>
> On Sun, Mar 2, 2025 at 9:27 PM Ted Durant  wrote:
>
>
> On Mar 2, 2025, at 6:42 PM, John Bokman  wrote:
>
> Looking good Ted! Do you have big mileage on GLS by now? Sure is a 
> looker.
>
>
> Thanks John!  GLS has a bit over 1900km under the wheels (since end of 
> July). Longest ride is 200km. Hopefully that mileage will increase more 
> quickly as we get out of winter (theoretically).
>
> Ted Durant
> Milwaukee, WI USA
>
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Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2025-03-17 Thread Jay

Oliver - what bars are those?  I like the look with them, and the blue 
grips and orange frame are a nice combo, I think.

On Monday, March 17, 2025 at 8:01:32 PM UTC-4 Jay wrote:

> That first photo is sublime.  Two question Jason: what bars are you 
> running?  How were the rim brakes in the snow?  One day I may go with a 
> fatter-tire Riv but riding in the winter has me thinking twice (disc brakes 
> work well in the foul conditions).
>
> On Monday, March 17, 2025 at 7:02:24 PM UTC-4 Keith P. wrote:
>
>> Wow!
>> Looks fun!
>> k.
>>
>> On Mar 17, 2025, at 9:53 AM, Jason Fuller  wrote:
>>
>> We had some cooler temps and rain in the city on Saturday, which we 
>> found turned into snow once up the valley. Me on a Bombadil, Zach on a Susie
>>
>> 
>>
>>
>> 
>>
>>
>> On Monday, 17 March 2025 at 09:41:54 UTC-7 Oliver Moss wrote:
>>
>>> Short shakedown ride after switching the Saluki to upright bars. I think 
>>> it works.
>>>
>>> [image: 113457.jpg]
>>>
>>> On Friday, March 14, 2025 at 12:04:40 PM UTC-4 Jay wrote:
>>>
 Back to back early morning rides (starting in the dark); cold temps 
 (-5C) but almost no traffic (kids off for March break), no wind, and sunny 
 for the last half of my ride.

 The teepee is from an indigenous learning / experience school.

 [image: IMG_7070.jpg]

 [image: IMG_7071.jpg]

 On Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 8:51:52 PM UTC-4 Josh C wrote:

> [image: IMG_1942 Large.jpeg]
>
> It's a new-to-me, all-rounder 650B conversion, friction, ultegra bits 
> bike. Not sure what I'll do with it yet, but I felt like giving it a go 
> when it came up for sale sorta local to me. Beautiful last few days here 
> in 
> Indy; 70's in March? I mean, come on. Swapped the bars, stem, a few other 
> bits, and gave it a go around town today. 
> On Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 12:26:19 AM UTC-4 [email protected] 
> wrote:
>
>> @Ben,
>>
>> I thank you for letting me where you were on the East Bay. I grew up 
>> in the South Bay in Mountain View and Sunnyvale areas. 
>>
>> Kim Hetzel. 
>>
>> On Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 7:35:17 PM UTC-7 [email protected] 
>> wrote:
>>
>> Oh sorry Kim. It’s wildcat in the east bay. I’ll to through wildcat 
>> into Tilden and then drop in behind Cal. 
>> If you go left where the sign is that takes you into Orinda and 
>> towards Riv. 
>>
>> Ben “little brother” R
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Mar 11, 2025 at 7:33 PM Kim H.  wrote:
>>
>> Hi Ben,
>>
>> What trails did you ride on ?
>> Up in the Palo Alto hills of the Bay Area ?
>> It looks very inviting.
>>
>> Kim Hetzel. 
>>
>> On Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 7:23:40 PM UTC-7 [email protected] 
>> wrote:
>>
>> Don't kill me for this one, but the Bay Area weather has been crazy 
>> good between all the rain storms and Nora Virus going around...  Snuck 
>> out 
>> on Thursday and it was a perfect 60 degree day. 
>>  [image: IMG_6010.jpg]
>> [image: IMG_6041.jpg]
>> [image: IMG_6090.jpg]
>> On Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 5:54:06 PM UTC-7 Cormac O'Keeffe wrote:
>>
>>
>> Hey,
>> It's very much pushing the definition of 'winter'but here's my Sam 
>> getting some winter sunshine by the canal St Martin. On days like these 
>> you  feel that this is why bikes were made - to enjoy days like 
>> these![image: 
>> 1001462269.jpg]
>> On Monday, March 3, 2025 at 5:09:16 PM UTC+1 RichS wrote:
>>
>> Ted, as a long time Sam owner, I too think your Sam is a "looker", 
>> like John says. The black accents (rear der. chain rings, saddle) are 
>> nice 
>> touches.
>>
>> Best,
>> Rich in ATL
>>
>> On Sun, Mar 2, 2025 at 9:27 PM Ted Durant  wrote:
>>
>>
>> On Mar 2, 2025, at 6:42 PM, John Bokman  wrote:
>>
>> Looking good Ted! Do you have big mileage on GLS by now? Sure is a 
>> looker.
>>
>>
>> Thanks John!  GLS has a bit over 1900km under the wheels (since end 
>> of July). Longest ride is 200km. Hopefully that mileage will increase 
>> more 
>> quickly as we get out of winter (theoretically).
>>
>> Ted Durant
>> Milwaukee, WI USA
>>
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>>  
>>

Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2025-03-11 Thread Kim H.

@Ben,

I thank you for letting me where you were on the East Bay. I grew up in the
South Bay in Mountain View and Sunnyvale areas.

Kim Hetzel.

On Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 7:35:17 PM UTC-7 [email protected] wrote:

Oh sorry Kim. It’s wildcat in the east bay. I’ll to through wildcat into
Tilden and then drop in behind Cal.
If you go left where the sign is that takes you into Orinda and towards
Riv.

Ben “little brother” R

On Tue, Mar 11, 2025 at 7:33 PM Kim H. wrote:

Hi Ben,

What trails did you ride on ?
Up in the Palo Alto hills of the Bay Area ?
It looks very inviting.

Kim Hetzel.

On Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 7:23:40 PM UTC-7 [email protected] wrote:

Don't kill me for this one, but the Bay Area weather has been crazy good
between all the rain storms and Nora Virus going around... Snuck out on
Thursday and it was a perfect 60 degree day.
[image: IMG_6010.jpg]
[image: IMG_6041.jpg]
[image: IMG_6090.jpg]
On Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 5:54:06 PM UTC-7 Cormac O'Keeffe wrote:

Hey,
It's very much pushing the definition of 'winter'but here's my Sam getting
some winter sunshine by the canal St Martin. On days like these you feel
that this is why bikes were made - to enjoy days like these![image:
1001462269.jpg]
On Monday, March 3, 2025 at 5:09:16 PM UTC+1 RichS wrote:

Ted, as a long time Sam owner, I too think your Sam is a "looker", like
John says. The black accents (rear der. chain rings, saddle) are nice
touches.

Best,
Rich in ATL

On Sun, Mar 2, 2025 at 9:27 PM Ted Durant wrote:

On Mar 2, 2025, at 6:42 PM, John Bokman wrote:

Looking good Ted! Do you have big mileage on GLS by now? Sure is a looker.

Thanks John! GLS has a bit over 1900km under the wheels (since end of
July). Longest ride is 200km. Hopefully that mileage will increase more
quickly as we get out of winter (theoretically).

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Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2025-03-11 Thread Gordon Stam

The Romulus on the Jordan River Parkway in Salt Lake City, March 11th. It
doesn't feel like winter.

In this picture I think the bike looks like an eager terrier with it's ears
perked up, thinking "C'mon, let's go!".

  Like a Terrier.jpg







On Tue, Mar 11, 2025, 8:32 PM Kim H.  wrote:

> Hi Ben,
>
> What trails did you ride on ?
> Up in the Palo Alto hills of the Bay Area ?
> It looks very inviting.
>
> Kim Hetzel.
>
> On Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 7:23:40 PM UTC-7 [email protected] wrote:
>
>> Don't kill me for this one, but the Bay Area weather has been crazy good
>> between all the rain storms and Nora Virus going around...  Snuck out on
>> Thursday and it was a perfect 60 degree day.
>>  [image: IMG_6010.jpg]
>> [image: IMG_6041.jpg]
>> [image: IMG_6090.jpg]
>> On Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 5:54:06 PM UTC-7 Cormac O'Keeffe wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> Hey,
>>> It's very much pushing the definition of 'winter'but here's my Sam
>>> getting some winter sunshine by the canal St Martin. On days like these
>>> you  feel that this is why bikes were made - to enjoy days like 
>>> these![image:
>>> 1001462269.jpg]
>>> On Monday, March 3, 2025 at 5:09:16 PM UTC+1 RichS wrote:
>>>
 Ted, as a long time Sam owner, I too think your Sam is a "looker", like
 John says. The black accents (rear der. chain rings, saddle) are nice
 touches.

 Best,
 Rich in ATL

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>
> On Mar 2, 2025, at 6:42 PM, John Bokman  wrote:
>
> Looking good Ted! Do you have big mileage on GLS by now? Sure is a
> looker.
>
>
> Thanks John!  GLS has a bit over 1900km under the wheels (since end of
> July). Longest ride is 200km. Hopefully that mileage will increase more
> quickly as we get out of winter (theoretically).
>
> Ted Durant
> Milwaukee, WI USA
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Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2025-03-11 Thread Ben R

Oh sorry Kim. It’s wildcat in the east bay. I’ll to through wildcat into
Tilden and then drop in behind Cal.
If you go left where the sign is that takes you into Orinda and towards
Riv.

Ben “little brother” R


On Tue, Mar 11, 2025 at 7:33 PM Kim H.  wrote:

> Hi Ben,
>
> What trails did you ride on ?
> Up in the Palo Alto hills of the Bay Area ?
> It looks very inviting.
>
> Kim Hetzel.
>
> On Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 7:23:40 PM UTC-7 [email protected] wrote:
>
>> Don't kill me for this one, but the Bay Area weather has been crazy good
>> between all the rain storms and Nora Virus going around...  Snuck out on
>> Thursday and it was a perfect 60 degree day.
>>  [image: IMG_6010.jpg]
>> [image: IMG_6041.jpg]
>> [image: IMG_6090.jpg]
>> On Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 5:54:06 PM UTC-7 Cormac O'Keeffe wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> Hey,
>>> It's very much pushing the definition of 'winter'but here's my Sam
>>> getting some winter sunshine by the canal St Martin. On days like these
>>> you  feel that this is why bikes were made - to enjoy days like 
>>> these![image:
>>> 1001462269.jpg]
>>> On Monday, March 3, 2025 at 5:09:16 PM UTC+1 RichS wrote:
>>>
 Ted, as a long time Sam owner, I too think your Sam is a "looker", like
 John says. The black accents (rear der. chain rings, saddle) are nice
 touches.

 Best,
 Rich in ATL

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>
> On Mar 2, 2025, at 6:42 PM, John Bokman  wrote:
>
> Looking good Ted! Do you have big mileage on GLS by now? Sure is a
> looker.
>
>
> Thanks John!  GLS has a bit over 1900km under the wheels (since end of
> July). Longest ride is 200km. Hopefully that mileage will increase more
> quickly as we get out of winter (theoretically).
>
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> Milwaukee, WI USA
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Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2025-03-11 Thread Kim H.

Hi Ben,

What trails did you ride on ?
Up in the Palo Alto hills of the Bay Area ?
It looks very inviting.

Kim Hetzel. 

On Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 7:23:40 PM UTC-7 [email protected] wrote:

> Don't kill me for this one, but the Bay Area weather has been crazy good 
> between all the rain storms and Nora Virus going around...  Snuck out on 
> Thursday and it was a perfect 60 degree day. 
>  [image: IMG_6010.jpg]
> [image: IMG_6041.jpg]
> [image: IMG_6090.jpg]
> On Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 5:54:06 PM UTC-7 Cormac O'Keeffe wrote:
>
>>
>> Hey,
>> It's very much pushing the definition of 'winter'but here's my Sam 
>> getting some winter sunshine by the canal St Martin. On days like these 
>> you  feel that this is why bikes were made - to enjoy days like 
>> these![image: 
>> 1001462269.jpg]
>> On Monday, March 3, 2025 at 5:09:16 PM UTC+1 RichS wrote:
>>
>>> Ted, as a long time Sam owner, I too think your Sam is a "looker", like 
>>> John says. The black accents (rear der. chain rings, saddle) are nice 
>>> touches.
>>>
>>> Best,
>>> Rich in ATL
>>>
>>> On Sun, Mar 2, 2025 at 9:27 PM Ted Durant  wrote:
>>>

 On Mar 2, 2025, at 6:42 PM, John Bokman  wrote:

 Looking good Ted! Do you have big mileage on GLS by now? Sure is a 
 looker.


 Thanks John!  GLS has a bit over 1900km under the wheels (since end of 
 July). Longest ride is 200km. Hopefully that mileage will increase more 
 quickly as we get out of winter (theoretically).

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Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2025-03-08 Thread R Shannon

Ted, my reaction is brr! Great pic. When I was younger I experienced Lake 
Effect coming from Lake Ontario. 

Best,
Rich in ATL

> On Mar 7, 2025, at 1:55 PM, Ted Durant  wrote:
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> On Monday, March 3, 2025 at 10:09:16 AM UTC-6 RichS wrote:
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> says. The black accents (rear der. chain rings, saddle) are nice touches.
> Thanks for that!
> 
> How's this for looking a bit more like winter?
> 
>  
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Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2025-03-08 Thread Ryan

Flahutie!

https://www.velominati.com/racing/flahute-the-hardest-of-the-hardmen/

On Friday, March 7, 2025 at 5:28:59 PM UTC-6 John Dewey wrote:

> OMG, you look great Ted but also frozen at the same time. 
>
> We lived near Beloit out in the country for many winters before moving to 
> a little cycling nirvana known as Athens, GA. Which BTW, was named No. 1 
> cycling destination in the USofA by
> Lonely Planet. 
>
> Many WI frostbitten digits, which I don’t miss…but so much great backroad 
> riding those other 3 seasons. 
>
> Jock
>
> On Fri, Mar 7, 2025 at 10:55 AM Ted Durant  wrote:
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>> On Monday, March 3, 2025 at 10:09:16 AM UTC-6 RichS wrote:
>>
>> Ted, as a long time Sam owner, I too think your Sam is a "looker", like 
>> John says. The black accents (rear der. chain rings, saddle) are nice 
>> touches.
>>
>> Thanks for that!
>>
>> How's this for looking a bit more like winter?
>>
>> [image: IMG_2679.jpeg] 
>>
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Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2025-03-03 Thread R Shannon

Ted, as a long time Sam owner, I too think your Sam is a "looker", like
John says. The black accents (rear der. chain rings, saddle) are nice
touches.

Best,
Rich in ATL

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> On Mar 2, 2025, at 6:42 PM, John Bokman  wrote:
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> Looking good Ted! Do you have big mileage on GLS by now? Sure is a looker.
>
>
> Thanks John!  GLS has a bit over 1900km under the wheels (since end of
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Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2025-03-02 Thread Ted Durant


> On Mar 2, 2025, at 6:42 PM, John Bokman  wrote:
> 
> Looking good Ted! Do you have big mileage on GLS by now? Sure is a looker.

Thanks John!  GLS has a bit over 1900km under the wheels (since end of July). 
Longest ride is 200km. Hopefully that mileage will increase more quickly as we 
get out of winter (theoretically).

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Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2025-02-24 Thread R Shannon

Spectacular photo Jason. Love the light. Your Bombadil is right at home.

Best,
Rich in ATL 

> On Feb 24, 2025, at 12:00 AM, Jason Fuller  wrote:
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> I know this doesn't look very 'winter', our two weeks of snow and freezing 
> temps have given way to mild temps and a lot of rain. Today the rain held off 
> until mid afternoon, and I took the opportunity to get deep into the woods 
> where the Bombadil belongs while the sun shone.  70.5 km total, temp was 
> about 9C. 
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Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2025-02-02 Thread Jay Lonner

When I get home after a muddy ride I do… nothing. I figure the worst of it will wash off in the next downpour. GP has talked about taking inspiration from steel bikes that see decades of hard use in Africa and Asia, so I reckon my Gus can handle a little dirt. I’ll lube the chain before I take it out again, but that’s pretty much it.I’ll stipulate, though, that back home in the PNW we don’t use road salt. When I lived in Madison, WI for a time in the early oughts I trashed the brakes and drivetrain on an XO-1 during my first winter there. I then bought en El Cheepo bike of dubious French provenance from Goodwill and set it up as my winter commuter as a singlespeed with Nokian studded tires. If faced with those conditions again the Gus would stay in the garage. I may be cavalier about trail grime but I’m not a monster.Jay LonnerBellingham, WASent from my Atari 400On Feb 1, 2025, at 6:14 PM, Jason M wrote:@Jay Lonner - your bike is a mess lol, and those rims, yikes 🤣 . When you get home after a ride like that do you clean the drivetrain, the whole bike? Just curious, as I would like to become more okay with letting my bike get like that.I baby my Riv; I know, it's a bike, it's meant to be ridden and get dirty. I do ride in any conditions, but in the winter I mainly use my Salsa Fargo with fenders, disk brakes. Happy to get the Riv dirty in the summer, on trails and such, but avoid wet and/or salty winter roads.On Sat, Feb 1, 2025 at 9:09 PM Jason M wrote:Nice photos, Jason and Jay!I was out on my Fargo today, won't bother uploading another photo of it (non-Riv lol). What caught me off guard was my, now, failed, trick to keep my hands warm with nitrile gloves (as the first layer, under thin gloves, with lobster mits on top). On my last few rides this worked well down to -12C. Today was very sunny, but apparently -9 and colder with a slight northerly wind. After an hour my hands were very sweaty, and then because really cold. I had to pull over and ditch the nitrile gloves. Within a few minutes my hands were warm again. Maybe it wasn't cold enough for them?On Sat, Feb 1, 2025 at 8:54 PM Jay Lonner wrote:The Gus continues to delight. Jay LonnerBellingham, WASent from my Atari 400On Feb 1, 2025, at 5:50 PM, Jason Fuller wrote:It snowed overnight at lower elevations (but not in the city) so I headed out for a ~42km ride into the valley where I knew I'd encounter snow - and there was the perfect amount! It packed into the fenders pretty good, but the wheels kept spinning (noisily). I was glad to have the fenders though because it was slushy in the transition area.

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Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2025-02-02 Thread Brian Turner

Jay - yes, Andy made that custom bag for me after also making a prototype. The 
2nd version got the design nailed down. He probably still has the templates for 
it, because we anticipated other Riv owners might want these bags for their 
long wheelbase bikes. Clems and Susies would make great candidates.

Brian
Lexington KY 

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Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2025-02-02 Thread Jay Lonner

Brian I’m always interested in learning more about the pedigree of these bikes and the ways in which those of us who ride them influence one another. I’m intrigued by the custom bag you’ve snuck in behind the seatpost — as I recall it was Andy at Lord’s Luggage who made it for you. For the moment I’m digging the minimalist aesthetic of my Gus, but down the road I might be tempted to copy you.Jay LonnerBellingham, WASent from my Atari 400On Feb 1, 2025, at 6:51 PM, Brian Turner  wrote:Jay, you have the very Gus that inspired my own Gus build:On Feb 1, 2025, at 9:14 PM, Jason M  wrote:@Jay Lonner - your bike is a mess lol, and those rims, yikes 🤣  .  When you get home after a ride like that do you clean the drivetrain, the whole bike?  Just curious, as I would like to become more okay with letting my bike get like that.I baby my Riv; I know, it's a bike, it's meant to be ridden and get dirty.  I do ride in any conditions, but in the winter I mainly use my Salsa Fargo with fenders, disk brakes.  Happy to get the Riv dirty in the summer, on trails and such, but avoid wet and/or salty winter roads.On Sat, Feb 1, 2025 at 9:09 PM Jason M  wrote:Nice photos, Jason and Jay!I was out on my Fargo today, won't bother uploading another photo of it (non-Riv lol).  What caught me off guard was my, now, failed, trick to keep my hands warm with nitrile gloves (as the first layer, under thin gloves, with lobster mits on top).  On my last few rides this worked well down to -12C.  Today was very sunny, but apparently -9 and colder with a slight northerly wind.  After an hour my hands were very sweaty, and then because really cold.  I had to pull over and ditch the nitrile gloves.  Within a few minutes my hands were warm again.  Maybe it wasn't cold enough for them?On Sat, Feb 1, 2025 at 8:54 PM Jay Lonner  wrote:The Gus continues to delight. Jay LonnerBellingham, WASent from my Atari 400On Feb 1, 2025, at 5:50 PM, Jason Fuller  wrote:It snowed overnight at lower elevations (but not in the city) so I headed out for a ~42km ride into the valley where I knew I'd encounter snow - and there was the perfect amount!  It packed into the fenders pretty good, but the wheels kept spinning (noisily). I was glad to have the fenders though because it was slushy in the transition area. 



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Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2025-01-29 Thread Greg Simmons

Riding at Mr. Vanderbilt's little country house I see! Really like that 
build with the black wheels, fenders, cages, saddle, and bag. A deluxe bike 
for deluxe real estate! 

On Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 9:55:44 AM UTC-5 [email protected] wrote:

> Takashi - that's a great shot of Mt Ontake.  Kind of brooding - like maybe 
> it's getting ready again to blow off some steam.
>
>  Not so much snow here in North Carolina, in fact it's almost balmy. I 
> could be fooled into thinking it's an early spring (but I know better) 
>
> [image: C81BFDEA-1279-4ACA-B733-57A026CEAA2C_1_201_a.jpeg]
> Steve in AVL
> On Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 9:05:50 AM UTC-5 Takashi wrote:
>
>> Yet another photo of Mt. Ontake.
>>
>> [image: fr3.jpg]
>>
>> Takashi
>>
>>
>> [email protected]:
>>
>> Jason, no. Just ordinary 2.6” Honchos. Truth is studs were not necessary. 
>> Very little snow & quite crunchy. Good grip actually & much of the trail 
>> had little to no snow.
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Jan 26, 2025, at 8:48 PM, Jason Noonievut  wrote:
>>
>> Looks great Richard.  Are those studded tires?
>>
>>
>>
>> Jason
>>
>> On Jan 26, 2025, at 8:16 PM, Richard Rose  wrote:
>>
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Jan 26, 2025, at 5:19 PM, Jay  wrote:
>>
>> I love those colours, the red and the green.
>>
>> On Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 4:50:32 PM UTC-5 [email protected] 
>> wrote:
>>
>> I took the Platypus out for test ride on the initial build. Only ~30 
>> degrees Fahrenheit, but that’s considered pretty cold here in SC (the 
>> state, not the region). I did see a couple of guys braving it out at the 
>> velodrome. I’m still hopeful for some measurable snow to play in with the 
>> Susie. 
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Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2025-01-28 Thread Richard Rose

Jason, no. Just ordinary 2.6” Honchos. Truth is studs were not necessary. Very little snow & quite crunchy. Good grip actually & much of the trail had little to no snow.Sent from my iPhoneOn Jan 26, 2025, at 8:48 PM, Jason Noonievut wrote:Looks great Richard. Are those studded tires?JasonOn Jan 26, 2025, at 8:16 PM, Richard Rose wrote:Sent from my iPhoneOn Jan 26, 2025, at 5:19 PM, Jay wrote:I love those colours, the red and the green.On Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 4:50:32 PM UTC-5 [email protected] wrote:I took the Platypus out for test ride on the initial build. Only ~30 degrees Fahrenheit, but that’s considered pretty cold here in SC (the state, not the region). I did see a couple of guys braving it out at the velodrome. I’m still hopeful for some measurable snow to play in with the Susie.

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Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2025-01-28 Thread Kyle Cotchett

Great looking QB Cal and kudos to you riding single speed/fixie around here
with all the hills! I sold my fixie (Brother R725) a couple of years ago
and miss the simplicity and lightness.

On Tue, Jan 28, 2025 at 7:04 PM Cal Patterson  wrote:

> here is ol' QB leaned up against the gate of the Cedar River Watershed,
> aka the turnaround point on the winter 100k populaire with the Seattle
> Randonneurs.  37/17 fixed was a bit too spinny on the solstice ride, so I
> "shifted" to 42/17 freewheel.  Much better.
>
> My front fender flap needs engineering/enhancement, feet got very wet
> indeed.  Is there a preferred shoe cover for flat pedals?
>
> On Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 5:14:23 PM UTC-8 [email protected] wrote:
>
>> I moved to Victoria, BC last spring and I'm still getting used to the
>> winter weather.
>>
>> Ian
>>
>> [image: PXL_20250126_220439240~2.jpg]
>> On Sunday, 26 January 2025 at 17:48:30 UTC-8 Jay wrote:
>>
>>> Looks great Richard.  Are those studded tires?
>>>
>>> Jason
>>>
>>> On Jan 26, 2025, at 8:16 PM, Richard Rose  wrote:
>>>
>>> 
>>> 
>>>
>>> 
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Jan 26, 2025, at 5:19 PM, Jay  wrote:
>>>
>>> I love those colours, the red and the green.
>>>
>>> On Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 4:50:32 PM UTC-5 [email protected]
>>> wrote:
>>>
 I took the Platypus out for test ride on the initial build. Only ~30
 degrees Fahrenheit, but that’s considered pretty cold here in SC (the
 state, not the region). I did see a couple of guys braving it out at the
 velodrome. I’m still hopeful for some measurable snow to play in with the
 Susie.
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Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2025-01-26 Thread Jason Noonievut

Looks great Richard. Are those studded tires?JasonOn Jan 26, 2025, at 8:16 PM, Richard Rose wrote:Sent from my iPhoneOn Jan 26, 2025, at 5:19 PM, Jay wrote:I love those colours, the red and the green.On Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 4:50:32 PM UTC-5 [email protected] wrote:I took the Platypus out for test ride on the initial build. Only ~30 degrees Fahrenheit, but that’s considered pretty cold here in SC (the state, not the region). I did see a couple of guys braving it out at the velodrome. I’m still hopeful for some measurable snow to play in with the Susie.

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Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2025-01-26 Thread Jay

I love those colours, the red and the green.

On Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 4:50:32 PM UTC-5 [email protected] wrote:

> I took the Platypus out for test ride on the initial build. Only ~30 
> degrees Fahrenheit, but that’s considered pretty cold here in SC (the 
> state, not the region). I did see a couple of guys braving it out at the 
> velodrome. I’m still hopeful for some measurable snow to play in with the 
> Susie. 

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Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2025-01-22 Thread Greg Lamont

Rich and Keith, thanks very much! Keith, the photo was taken just south of 
Bend, OR on some National Forest land. 

On Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 9:21:37 AM UTC-8 Keith P. wrote:

> Greg,
> That is a very swift looking Roadeo. 
> Where is "here"? Looks like the Sierras a bit.
> k.
> On Monday, January 20, 2025 at 8:43:16 AM UTC-8 RichS wrote:
>
>> Greg, that's a wonderful image of your Roadeo. Hope you can keep it out 
>> of hibernation:-)
>>
>> Best,
>> Rich in ATL
>>
>> On Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:59:48 PM UTC-5 Greg Lamont wrote:
>>
>>> It's been unseasonably warm and dry here this winter, allowing me to 
>>> ride the Roadeo well into months I would have expected it to go into 
>>> hibernation. 
>>>
>>> [image: IMG_4356.jpeg]
>>>
>>> On Friday, January 17, 2025 at 5:42:43 PM UTC-8 Josh C wrote:
>>>
 [image: IMG_1838 Large.jpeg][image: IMG_1839 Large.jpeg]

 On Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 9:41:11 PM UTC-5 Jason Fuller wrote:

> Steffen wins for best winter photo to date in my opinion! 
>
> Here, we still haven't had any snow this winter and this morning's 
> frost was even unusual. Very mild so far, but the next six weeks are 
> often 
> the coldest 
>
> [image: PXL_20250115_163439496.jpg]
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Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2025-01-21 Thread Keith P.

Greg,
That is a very swift looking Roadeo. 
Where is "here"? Looks like the Sierras a bit.
k.
On Monday, January 20, 2025 at 8:43:16 AM UTC-8 RichS wrote:

> Greg, that's a wonderful image of your Roadeo. Hope you can keep it out of 
> hibernation:-)
>
> Best,
> Rich in ATL
>
> On Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:59:48 PM UTC-5 Greg Lamont wrote:
>
>> It's been unseasonably warm and dry here this winter, allowing me to ride 
>> the Roadeo well into months I would have expected it to go into 
>> hibernation. 
>>
>> [image: IMG_4356.jpeg]
>>
>> On Friday, January 17, 2025 at 5:42:43 PM UTC-8 Josh C wrote:
>>
>>> [image: IMG_1838 Large.jpeg][image: IMG_1839 Large.jpeg]
>>>
>>> On Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 9:41:11 PM UTC-5 Jason Fuller wrote:
>>>
 Steffen wins for best winter photo to date in my opinion! 

 Here, we still haven't had any snow this winter and this morning's 
 frost was even unusual. Very mild so far, but the next six weeks are often 
 the coldest 

 [image: PXL_20250115_163439496.jpg]

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Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2025-01-20 Thread RichS

Greg, that's a wonderful image of your Roadeo. Hope you can keep it out of 
hibernation:-)

Best,
Rich in ATL

On Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:59:48 PM UTC-5 Greg Lamont wrote:

> It's been unseasonably warm and dry here this winter, allowing me to ride 
> the Roadeo well into months I would have expected it to go into 
> hibernation. 
>
> [image: IMG_4356.jpeg]
>
> On Friday, January 17, 2025 at 5:42:43 PM UTC-8 Josh C wrote:
>
>> [image: IMG_1838 Large.jpeg][image: IMG_1839 Large.jpeg]
>>
>> On Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 9:41:11 PM UTC-5 Jason Fuller wrote:
>>
>>> Steffen wins for best winter photo to date in my opinion! 
>>>
>>> Here, we still haven't had any snow this winter and this morning's frost 
>>> was even unusual. Very mild so far, but the next six weeks are often the 
>>> coldest 
>>>
>>> [image: PXL_20250115_163439496.jpg]
>>>
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Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2025-01-14 Thread Teague Scott

Steffen - really digging that Susie shot! Looks chilly and bleak!

On Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 7:32:21 PM UTC-7 Keith P. wrote:

> That photo rules. 👌
>
> So great.
> k.
>
> On Jan 14, 2025, at 3:33 PM, Steffen  wrote:
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Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2025-01-14 Thread Keith Paugh

That photo rules. 👌So great.k.On Jan 14, 2025, at 3:33 PM, Steffen  wrote:



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Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2025-01-12 Thread Bill Lindsay


Winter in the Bay Area after a bunch of rain and gratefully no fires around 
here.  Here's a view of Mount Diablo, from out in the middle of the Bay on 
the unpaved paths around the salt marshes off shore from Fremont.  It was 
in the high 50s.  

https://flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/54261217656/in/dateposted/
https://flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/54261638860/in/dateposted/

Bill Lindsay
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On Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:32:27 PM UTC-8 Jason Fuller wrote:

> Still no real winter here in Vancouver BC. Today was a mix of sun and 
> cloud with a little bit of light rain, about 5C (around 40F?). Bit over 
> 60km of aimless riding; I rode out to a viewpoint I like to stop at when 
> coming back from the ferry a couple hours from home, then from there 
> realized it wasn't too far to climb up to the back side of one of our local 
> ski hill mountains, where I connected up back to another area where I knew 
> good views would be had before dropping down to the beach for sunset. No 
> complaints. 
>
> [image: PXL_20250111_224249871.jpg]
>
> [image: PXL_20250112_002205140.jpg]
>
> [image: PXL_20250112_00450.jpg]
>
> On Friday, 10 January 2025 at 13:50:06 UTC-8 aeroperf wrote:
>
>> Somebody with knobbies rode the Silver Comet Trail today outside Atlanta 
>> today, and had a sense of humor.
>>
>> [image: IMG_4603 copy.JPG]
>>
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Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2025-01-01 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY


That bag’s the tallest and widest “Bags by Bird” Goldback sack, built for 
the back as much as the front. It’s big and it’s great, bike handles well 
loaded up with a computer and coffee.
-Kai

On Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 4:23:38 PM UTC-5 [email protected] 
wrote:

> Looks familiar! Can you identify that front bag for me? Thanks and happy 
> 2025!
>
> On Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 12:27:28 PM UTC-5 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY 
> wrote:
>
>> [image: IMG_3570.jpeg]
>> Didn’t get a cool train in the background (very nice train Jay👍) but 
>> it’s the Hellgate out back and the RFK/Triboro below. Regular commute ride, 
>> but between the fine weather and an early exit from work, the Triboro was 
>> the NYE pick over the Queensboro/Ed Koch regular roll. Happy New Year!
>> -Kai
>> [image: IMG_3577.jpeg]
>>
>>
>> On Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 9:53:15 AM UTC-5 Jay wrote:
>>
>>> I'm envious of the weather some of you are having right now.  Lovely 
>>> photos BTW.  Keith, I can tell from your photos that you're a good 
>>> photographer.  I am not, but it's one of those hobbies that sits just 
>>> outside my purview.  Maybe one day!
>>>
>>> After a few rides last week feeling under the weather, I was really 
>>> looking forward to the 'good' weather forecast on new year's eve.  I spend 
>>> more time on the weather app than my daughter does on social media!  My 
>>> family asks why I'm always looking at forecasts or talking about the 
>>> weather, "it's because I like to play outside". Temp was around 0-3C, very 
>>> little wind.  Roads were dry.  I was planning a 2hr ride as I wasn't sure 
>>> how I would fair given how I felt last week.  With this lingering cough 
>>> though, I was drinking more water than normal, and when I arrive at the 
>>> planned halfway point, all the shops were closed so I couldn't get more 
>>> water.  I checked my phone for who was open.  A popular destination for 
>>> cyclists, motorcyclists and motorists was open so I rode further on to 
>>> refuel.  I chatted with a cyclist there for a while, it was a great stop. 
>>>  However, that meant a gravel road (which was wet and meant a clean up 
>>> later on), and extra climbing.  In the end I rode for just over 3 hours and 
>>> close to 800m elevation (a good amount for southwest Ontario).  I didn't go 
>>> fast, but I was smiling the whole way!
>>>
>>> The pic with the train in background was as luck has it, when I stopped 
>>> to respond to a text from my daughter (right place, right time).  I then 
>>> stopped before a steep s-bend climb on the additional journey to the cafe 
>>> for water/snack, to capture this abandoned railway bridge.  The shot at the 
>>> building is 20 minutes from home and I stopped to have the last of my 
>>> snacks and to face some headwind, figured I would attempt a nice photo vs. 
>>> quick-pic.[image: BikeDec31-2.jpeg]
>>>
>>> [image: BikeDec31-3.jpg]
>>>
>>> [image: BikeDec31-1.jpeg]
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 10:10:28 PM UTC-5 [email protected] 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 [image: bike1.jpg][image: bike2.jpg]
 End of the year rides in opposite directions, over the hill to the lush 
 vineyards of Sonoma County yesterday, vs. the barren orchards of Yolo 
 County today
 On Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 3:02:25 PM UTC-8 John Rinker wrote:

> My final ride of 2024, and what a doozy! A 2-meter base at the ski 
> hill and fine riding in the valley floor.
> [image: IMG_4360.JPG]
> Cheers and Happy New Year to all! John
> On Monday, December 30, 2024 at 11:13:04 PM UTC-8 Keith P. wrote:
>
>> Jay, that is a great looking bike and great looking stretch of 
>> railroad track.
>>
>> Here are a few self-portraits from before Christmas:
>>
>> [image: Edit-000304150014.jpg] 
>> Among the eucalyptus in the Stanford foothills.
>>
>> [image: Edit-000304150029.jpg]
>> Whole crew out at the Baylands.
>>
>> Olympus XA • Kodak Portra 400
>> k.
>> On Monday, December 30, 2024 at 8:00:33 AM UTC-8 Jay wrote:
>>
>>> I've been battling a dry cough so rides have been shorter than I 
>>> like.  Feeling better and hoping for a long ride tomorrow.  Here is a 
>>> snap 
>>> from a local loop I did a few days ago, before the rain/warmth came and 
>>> melted away all the snow.
>>>
>>> [image: image0-2.jpeg]
>>>
>>> On Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 10:34:18 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote:
>>>
 Well done on the self-curated Festive 500 variant.  I'm trying to 
 do the actual Festive 500, for the discount coupon.  I'm at 332/500 
 with 
 two days left.  Like Jason, I make it extra hard on myself by 
 overlaying my 
 Festive 500 rides with my Wandrer.earth objectives.  I'm trying to win 
 the 
 MASSIVE bonus for the most new miles in Marin County.  So, while I'm 
 on-target for my Festive 500, I'm doing some crazy strenuous

Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2025-01-01 Thread Jeffrey Zelevansky

Looks familiar! Can you identify that front bag for me? Thanks and happy 
2025!

On Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 12:27:28 PM UTC-5 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY 
wrote:

> [image: IMG_3570.jpeg]
> Didn’t get a cool train in the background (very nice train Jay👍) but it’s 
> the Hellgate out back and the RFK/Triboro below. Regular commute ride, but 
> between the fine weather and an early exit from work, the Triboro was the 
> NYE pick over the Queensboro/Ed Koch regular roll. Happy New Year!
> -Kai
> [image: IMG_3577.jpeg]
>
>
> On Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 9:53:15 AM UTC-5 Jay wrote:
>
>> I'm envious of the weather some of you are having right now.  Lovely 
>> photos BTW.  Keith, I can tell from your photos that you're a good 
>> photographer.  I am not, but it's one of those hobbies that sits just 
>> outside my purview.  Maybe one day!
>>
>> After a few rides last week feeling under the weather, I was really 
>> looking forward to the 'good' weather forecast on new year's eve.  I spend 
>> more time on the weather app than my daughter does on social media!  My 
>> family asks why I'm always looking at forecasts or talking about the 
>> weather, "it's because I like to play outside". Temp was around 0-3C, very 
>> little wind.  Roads were dry.  I was planning a 2hr ride as I wasn't sure 
>> how I would fair given how I felt last week.  With this lingering cough 
>> though, I was drinking more water than normal, and when I arrive at the 
>> planned halfway point, all the shops were closed so I couldn't get more 
>> water.  I checked my phone for who was open.  A popular destination for 
>> cyclists, motorcyclists and motorists was open so I rode further on to 
>> refuel.  I chatted with a cyclist there for a while, it was a great stop. 
>>  However, that meant a gravel road (which was wet and meant a clean up 
>> later on), and extra climbing.  In the end I rode for just over 3 hours and 
>> close to 800m elevation (a good amount for southwest Ontario).  I didn't go 
>> fast, but I was smiling the whole way!
>>
>> The pic with the train in background was as luck has it, when I stopped 
>> to respond to a text from my daughter (right place, right time).  I then 
>> stopped before a steep s-bend climb on the additional journey to the cafe 
>> for water/snack, to capture this abandoned railway bridge.  The shot at the 
>> building is 20 minutes from home and I stopped to have the last of my 
>> snacks and to face some headwind, figured I would attempt a nice photo vs. 
>> quick-pic.[image: BikeDec31-2.jpeg]
>>
>> [image: BikeDec31-3.jpg]
>>
>> [image: BikeDec31-1.jpeg]
>>
>> On Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 10:10:28 PM UTC-5 [email protected] 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> [image: bike1.jpg][image: bike2.jpg]
>>> End of the year rides in opposite directions, over the hill to the lush 
>>> vineyards of Sonoma County yesterday, vs. the barren orchards of Yolo 
>>> County today
>>> On Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 3:02:25 PM UTC-8 John Rinker wrote:
>>>
 My final ride of 2024, and what a doozy! A 2-meter base at the ski hill 
 and fine riding in the valley floor.
 [image: IMG_4360.JPG]
 Cheers and Happy New Year to all! John
 On Monday, December 30, 2024 at 11:13:04 PM UTC-8 Keith P. wrote:

> Jay, that is a great looking bike and great looking stretch of 
> railroad track.
>
> Here are a few self-portraits from before Christmas:
>
> [image: Edit-000304150014.jpg] 
> Among the eucalyptus in the Stanford foothills.
>
> [image: Edit-000304150029.jpg]
> Whole crew out at the Baylands.
>
> Olympus XA • Kodak Portra 400
> k.
> On Monday, December 30, 2024 at 8:00:33 AM UTC-8 Jay wrote:
>
>> I've been battling a dry cough so rides have been shorter than I 
>> like.  Feeling better and hoping for a long ride tomorrow.  Here is a 
>> snap 
>> from a local loop I did a few days ago, before the rain/warmth came and 
>> melted away all the snow.
>>
>> [image: image0-2.jpeg]
>>
>> On Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 10:34:18 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote:
>>
>>> Well done on the self-curated Festive 500 variant.  I'm trying to do 
>>> the actual Festive 500, for the discount coupon.  I'm at 332/500 with 
>>> two 
>>> days left.  Like Jason, I make it extra hard on myself by overlaying my 
>>> Festive 500 rides with my Wandrer.earth objectives.  I'm trying to win 
>>> the 
>>> MASSIVE bonus for the most new miles in Marin County.  So, while I'm 
>>> on-target for my Festive 500, I'm doing some crazy strenuous stuff.  
>>> There 
>>> are a lot of residential neighborhoods in Marin County with >20% 
>>> grades. 
>>>  That's a tough way to earn kilometers..
>>>
>>> Bill Lindsay
>>> El Cerrito, CA
>>>
>>> On Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 6:22:49 PM UTC-8 Jason Fuller wrote:
>>>
 I was interested in participating in the Rapha Festive 500 over the 
>

Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2024-12-29 Thread Bill Lindsay

Well done on the self-curated Festive 500 variant.  I'm trying to do the 
actual Festive 500, for the discount coupon.  I'm at 332/500 with two days 
left.  Like Jason, I make it extra hard on myself by overlaying my Festive 
500 rides with my Wandrer.earth objectives.  I'm trying to win the MASSIVE 
bonus for the most new miles in Marin County.  So, while I'm on-target for 
my Festive 500, I'm doing some crazy strenuous stuff.  There are a lot of 
residential neighborhoods in Marin County with >20% grades.  That's a tough 
way to earn kilometers..

Bill Lindsay
El Cerrito, CA

On Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 6:22:49 PM UTC-8 Jason Fuller wrote:

> I was interested in participating in the Rapha Festive 500 over the 
> holiday break but with the way I tend to ride (not too fast, and even less 
> efficient choice of routes) it would have meant too much time away from 
> home while we're all off work - so instead I modified the plan to be: Six 
> rides, each on a different bike as I've got six in my quiver, and to make 
> it a challenge I'd ride each a minimum of 50km. That kind of distance is 
> not unusual for either Riv, but for my ~1970 Raleigh Twenty that's quite an 
> outing. So far I've completed five of the six, and my last one will be on 
> NYE. 58km on the Raleigh Twenty, 63km on the Hillborne, 66km on the 
> Bombadil, 53km on the Brompton, and did a very rainy 55km on the Crust 
> Wombat today.  Here are photos from the two Riv rides. 
>
> [image: PXL_20241227_190238291.jpg]
> [image: PXL_20241226_204300671.jpg]
>
> Also hopefully on topic, here is a short video a friend uploaded from 
> their GoPro footage of a ride a few weeks ago that I thought might be of 
> interest as it has lots of footage of my Bombadil in its natural habitat! 
>
> https://youtu.be/WH66x42GZ2g?si=yOvEUFfod8RJl4JI
>
>
> On Friday, 27 December 2024 at 06:19:57 UTC-8 Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
>> I spent a few rain-free Southern California days in the Inland Empire. 
>>  Here's a shot from my day-after Christmas 100k in front of the Corona 
>> Civic Center:
>>
>> https://flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/54230084753/in/dateposted/
>>
>> Bill Lindsay
>> El Cerrito, CA
>>
>> On Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 7:33:04 AM UTC-8 Dorothy C wrote:
>>
>>> This was yesterday’s ride on my newly built lugged Roadini in 66F / 19C 
>>> Socal weather. No rain yet this season, hence very brown. Photo taken on 
>>> the Simi Valley greenway during a brief spin after work
>>>
>>> On Monday, December 23, 2024 at 9:04:34 PM UTC-8 [email protected] 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Shane,

 Beautiful bike and scenery! I just got the same acorn handlebar bag for 
 my road bike (unfortunately not a Riv) and am finding it to be great as 
 well, a big improvement over the teeny under the seat bag I've been using, 
 and it works fine without a front rack. I am looking for a bell that will 
 work well with the bag. What is the one that you are using in the picture?

 Chris

 On Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 10:44:37 AM UTC-7 [email protected] 
 wrote:

> Jason, that is a sweet Bombadil!
>
> I also went out for a solstice ride. It was mostly a road ride down to 
> my local lake, Big Bear Lake in California. About 5 years ago they 
> completed a route called "Pedal Path" that goes around the lake for a few 
> miles. It's a nice ride but a little short. Overall it was about 25 
> miles. 
>
> I brought my Rambouillet with me. It's been incredibly warm in So Cal 
> and yesterday was 60f. I still have my 38mm tires on the Ram, so no 
> fenders. The only thing I add for winter road rides is this small front 
> bag 
> made by Acorn. I"ll stuff gloves, gaiter neck, beanie and a sandwich in 
> there. It's the perfect size for short winter rides. 
>
> In the last photo you can see some snow on the mountain, which they've 
> been blowing on the slopes since October. 
>
> [image: Ram 1.jpg]
>
>  [image: Ram 2.jpg]
>
> [image: Ram 3.jpg]
> On Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 8:59:52 AM UTC-8 John Bokman wrote:
>
>> Bomba is looking perfectly up to the task, even if you suffered.
>>
>> John
>>
>> On Dec 21, 2024, at 6:12 PM, Jason Fuller  wrote:
>>
>> Got out for a solstice ride from shortly after sun-up until shortly 
>> before sun-down - not a massive ride, about 55km, but mostly on trails / 
>> paths / stairs so I am pretty cooked now! Here in the PNW it was warm 
>> and 
>> wet; lots of precip but temps were mild at around 8 or 9C. I had to dial 
>> out the barrel adjusters on the brake levers midway, it was that kind of 
>> ride. 
>>
>> 
>>
>> 
>>
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Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2024-12-27 Thread Bill Lindsay

I spent a few rain-free Southern California days in the Inland Empire. 
 Here's a shot from my day-after Christmas 100k in front of the Corona 
Civic Center:

https://flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/54230084753/in/dateposted/

Bill Lindsay
El Cerrito, CA

On Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 7:33:04 AM UTC-8 Dorothy C wrote:

> This was yesterday’s ride on my newly built lugged Roadini in 66F / 19C 
> Socal weather. No rain yet this season, hence very brown. Photo taken on 
> the Simi Valley greenway during a brief spin after work
>
> On Monday, December 23, 2024 at 9:04:34 PM UTC-8 [email protected] wrote:
>
>> Shane,
>>
>> Beautiful bike and scenery! I just got the same acorn handlebar bag for 
>> my road bike (unfortunately not a Riv) and am finding it to be great as 
>> well, a big improvement over the teeny under the seat bag I've been using, 
>> and it works fine without a front rack. I am looking for a bell that will 
>> work well with the bag. What is the one that you are using in the picture?
>>
>> Chris
>>
>> On Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 10:44:37 AM UTC-7 [email protected] 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Jason, that is a sweet Bombadil!
>>>
>>> I also went out for a solstice ride. It was mostly a road ride down to 
>>> my local lake, Big Bear Lake in California. About 5 years ago they 
>>> completed a route called "Pedal Path" that goes around the lake for a few 
>>> miles. It's a nice ride but a little short. Overall it was about 25 miles. 
>>>
>>> I brought my Rambouillet with me. It's been incredibly warm in So Cal 
>>> and yesterday was 60f. I still have my 38mm tires on the Ram, so no 
>>> fenders. The only thing I add for winter road rides is this small front bag 
>>> made by Acorn. I"ll stuff gloves, gaiter neck, beanie and a sandwich in 
>>> there. It's the perfect size for short winter rides. 
>>>
>>> In the last photo you can see some snow on the mountain, which they've 
>>> been blowing on the slopes since October. 
>>>
>>> [image: Ram 1.jpg]
>>>
>>>  [image: Ram 2.jpg]
>>>
>>> [image: Ram 3.jpg]
>>> On Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 8:59:52 AM UTC-8 John Bokman wrote:
>>>
 Bomba is looking perfectly up to the task, even if you suffered.

 John

 On Dec 21, 2024, at 6:12 PM, Jason Fuller  wrote:

 Got out for a solstice ride from shortly after sun-up until shortly 
 before sun-down - not a massive ride, about 55km, but mostly on trails / 
 paths / stairs so I am pretty cooked now! Here in the PNW it was warm and 
 wet; lots of precip but temps were mild at around 8 or 9C. I had to dial 
 out the barrel adjusters on the brake levers midway, it was that kind of 
 ride. 

 

 


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Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2024-12-26 Thread Patrick Moore

Of course, I’m slightly visually dyslexic but on several closer looks I do
see that yes, the locked rear wheel would secure the frame as well. I lock
my own bikes that way, in fact.

On Thu, Dec 26, 2024 at 12:45 PM Dorothy C  wrote:

> Patrick,
>
> Josh is correct, I did the Sheldon Brown style of lock around the rear
> rim, through the rear triangle so it secured the frame as well. The front
> wheel was harder to do wheel and frame together with the bike rack as the
> awkward shape meant I couldn't go through the frame as well and still fit
> the rear of the bike to the bike rack, so in that case I just did the front
> wheel to the rack.
> It was in a low traffic area in a nice neighborhood so I wasn't too
> concerned about the bike, also that bike is my cheapest build so far at
> under $2300, the wheels were a take off of a Cannondale we no longer have,
> so I reckoned those at basically no cost. A lot of the other parts are
> trickle downs from upgrading my other Rivs, like the Tektro R559 brakes,
> Pletscher rack and Dia Compe SS6 levers.
> I misspoke when I said it was a 2020 Roadini, it is the 2022. I also have
> an orange 2020 Roadini, but that one is the 47cm / 650b wheel version, and
> is a slightly darker orange.
>
> On Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 10:24:14 AM UTC-8 Josh C wrote:
>
>> In that locking configuration the back wheel, if locked inside of the
>> rear triangle, does secure the frame.
>>
>> On Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 1:06:22 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote:
>>
>>> Dorothy: Forgive me if I didn’t see your locking system accurately, but
>>> a question: why lock only wheels and not wheels *and frame* to the bike
>>> stand?
>>>
>>> On Thu, Dec 26, 2024 at 6:12 AM Dorothy C  wrote:
>>>
 …  I put U locks through both wheels.

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Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2024-12-26 Thread Dorothy C

Patrick, 

Josh is correct, I did the Sheldon Brown style of lock around the rear rim, 
through the rear triangle so it secured the frame as well. The front wheel 
was harder to do wheel and frame together with the bike rack as the awkward 
shape meant I couldn't go through the frame as well and still fit the rear 
of the bike to the bike rack, so in that case I just did the front wheel to 
the rack. 
It was in a low traffic area in a nice neighborhood so I wasn't too 
concerned about the bike, also that bike is my cheapest build so far at 
under $2300, the wheels were a take off of a Cannondale we no longer have, 
so I reckoned those at basically no cost. A lot of the other parts are 
trickle downs from upgrading my other Rivs, like the Tektro R559 brakes, 
Pletscher rack and Dia Compe SS6 levers.
I misspoke when I said it was a 2020 Roadini, it is the 2022. I also have 
an orange 2020 Roadini, but that one is the 47cm / 650b wheel version, and 
is a slightly darker orange.

On Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 10:24:14 AM UTC-8 Josh C wrote:

> In that locking configuration the back wheel, if locked inside of the rear 
> triangle, does secure the frame. 
>
> On Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 1:06:22 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote:
>
>> Dorothy: Forgive me if I didn’t see your locking system accurately, but a 
>> question: why lock only wheels and not wheels *and frame* to the bike 
>> stand?
>>
>> On Thu, Dec 26, 2024 at 6:12 AM Dorothy C  wrote:
>>
>>> …  I put U locks through both wheels.
>>>
>>

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Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2024-12-26 Thread Josh C

In that locking configuration the back wheel, if locked inside of the rear 
triangle, does secure the frame. 

On Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 1:06:22 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote:

> Dorothy: Forgive me if I didn’t see your locking system accurately, but a 
> question: why lock only wheels and not wheels *and frame* to the bike 
> stand?
>
> On Thu, Dec 26, 2024 at 6:12 AM Dorothy C  wrote:
>
>> …  I put U locks through both wheels.
>>
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Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2024-12-26 Thread Patrick Moore

Dorothy: Forgive me if I didn’t see your locking system accurately, but a
question: why lock only wheels and not wheels *and frame* to the bike stand?

On Thu, Dec 26, 2024 at 6:12 AM Dorothy C  wrote:

> …  I put U locks through both wheels.
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Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2024-12-26 Thread Patrick Moore

Spurcycle! And it looks like the original expensive model with the
adjustable band clamp, not the cheaper, later one with the plastic clamp.
Full approval. I have original Spurcycles on 2 bikes with a spare from the
Monocog-original to go back onto the Monocog-reincarnated.

They are exquisitely designed and manufactured and, more to the point, have
the most piercing, alerting sound despite their small size. And, they are
so small that they fit in places that big bells won’t.

Patrick Moore, in high desert SW Albuquerque, NM, where we have
well-below-freezing morning temps but 30*+ temperature differentials and no
precipitation, so no snow since a fluke fall of 3” or so back in early
November that lasted about 2 hours until the mile-high sun came up. (We did
get 0.01” of rain yesterday afternoon.)

On Mon, Dec 23, 2024 at 10:04 PM Christopher Young 
wrote:

> Shane,
>
> Beautiful bike and scenery! I just got the same acorn handlebar bag for my
> road bike (unfortunately not a Riv) and am finding it to be great as well,
> a big improvement over the teeny under the seat bag I've been using, and it
> works fine without a front rack. I am looking for a bell that will work
> well with the bag. What is the one that you are using in the picture?
>
> Chris
>
> On Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 10:44:37 AM UTC-7 [email protected]
> wrote:
>
>> Jason, that is a sweet Bombadil!
>>
>> I also went out for a solstice ride. It was mostly a road ride down to my
>> local lake, Big Bear Lake in California. About 5 years ago they completed a
>> route called "Pedal Path" that goes around the lake for a few miles. It's a
>> nice ride but a little short. Overall it was about 25 miles.
>>
>> I brought my Rambouillet with me. It's been incredibly warm in So Cal and
>> yesterday was 60f. I still have my 38mm tires on the Ram, so no fenders.
>> The only thing I add for winter road rides is this small front bag made by
>> Acorn. I"ll stuff gloves, gaiter neck, beanie and a sandwich in there. It's
>> the perfect size for short winter rides.
>>
>> In the last photo you can see some snow on the mountain, which they've
>> been blowing on the slopes since October.
>>
>> [image: Ram 1.jpg]
>>
>>  [image: Ram 2.jpg]
>>
>> [image: Ram 3.jpg]
>> On Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 8:59:52 AM UTC-8 John Bokman wrote:
>>
>>> Bomba is looking perfectly up to the task, even if you suffered.
>>>
>>> John
>>>
>>> On Dec 21, 2024, at 6:12 PM, Jason Fuller  wrote:
>>>
>>> Got out for a solstice ride from shortly after sun-up until shortly
>>> before sun-down - not a massive ride, about 55km, but mostly on trails /
>>> paths / stairs so I am pretty cooked now! Here in the PNW it was warm and
>>> wet; lots of precip but temps were mild at around 8 or 9C. I had to dial
>>> out the barrel adjusters on the brake levers midway, it was that kind of
>>> ride.
>>>
>>> 
>>>
>>> 
>>>
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Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2024-12-25 Thread Jim in Mpls

Got it! I kinda thought it was something like that, but I guess I associate 
them with cargo bikes and seeing it on your beautiful stripped down Roadini 
made my brain kind of stutter! It did remind me I need one for my Surly 
Skidloader.
I know what you mean about the kickstand and non-plate chainstays. I have a 
kickstand on my '96 All-Rounder but I'm afraid of crimping the stays, so I 
have the kickstand just barely tightened and i'm constantly nudging it back 
away from the crank arm with my foot. I wrapped the stays with a little 
Newbaums tape to protect them.

Jim in Mpls

On Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at 8:37:35 PM UTC-6 Dorothy C wrote:

> Jim, it’s a Steerstopper - a device to brace the front wheel so the bike 
> can be leaned without a kickstand. Roadinis don’t come with a kickstand 
> plate, and I haven’t found the sandwich plate kind very satisfactory on 
> that bike, they tend to loosen despite my best efforts
>
> On Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at 8:15:17 AM UTC-8 Jim in Mpls wrote:
>
>> That's a beauty, but what is that clamped to the top tube and stem?
>>
>> Jim in Mpls
>>
>>
>> On Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 9:33:04 AM UTC-6 Dorothy C wrote:
>>
>> This was yesterday’s ride on my newly built lugged Roadini in 66F / 19C 
>> Socal weather. No rain yet this season, hence very brown. Photo taken on 
>> the Simi Valley greenway during a brief spin after work
>>
>>
>>
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Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2024-12-25 Thread Dorothy C

Jim, it’s a Steerstopper - a device to brace the front wheel so the bike 
can be leaned without a kickstand. Roadinis don’t come with a kickstand 
plate, and I haven’t found the sandwich plate kind very satisfactory on 
that bike, they tend to loosen despite my best efforts

On Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at 8:15:17 AM UTC-8 Jim in Mpls wrote:

> That's a beauty, but what is that clamped to the top tube and stem?
>
> Jim in Mpls
>
>
> On Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 9:33:04 AM UTC-6 Dorothy C wrote:
>
> This was yesterday’s ride on my newly built lugged Roadini in 66F / 19C 
> Socal weather. No rain yet this season, hence very brown. Photo taken on 
> the Simi Valley greenway during a brief spin after work
>
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Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2024-12-25 Thread Jim in Mpls

That's a beauty, but what is that clamped to the top tube and stem?

Jim in Mpls

On Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 9:33:04 AM UTC-6 Dorothy C wrote:

This was yesterday’s ride on my newly built lugged Roadini in 66F / 19C 
Socal weather. No rain yet this season, hence very brown. Photo taken on 
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Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2024-12-23 Thread Christopher Young

Shane,

Beautiful bike and scenery! I just got the same acorn handlebar bag for my 
road bike (unfortunately not a Riv) and am finding it to be great as well, 
a big improvement over the teeny under the seat bag I've been using, and it 
works fine without a front rack. I am looking for a bell that will work 
well with the bag. What is the one that you are using in the picture?

Chris

On Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 10:44:37 AM UTC-7 [email protected] wrote:

> Jason, that is a sweet Bombadil!
>
> I also went out for a solstice ride. It was mostly a road ride down to my 
> local lake, Big Bear Lake in California. About 5 years ago they completed a 
> route called "Pedal Path" that goes around the lake for a few miles. It's a 
> nice ride but a little short. Overall it was about 25 miles. 
>
> I brought my Rambouillet with me. It's been incredibly warm in So Cal and 
> yesterday was 60f. I still have my 38mm tires on the Ram, so no fenders. 
> The only thing I add for winter road rides is this small front bag made by 
> Acorn. I"ll stuff gloves, gaiter neck, beanie and a sandwich in there. It's 
> the perfect size for short winter rides. 
>
> In the last photo you can see some snow on the mountain, which they've 
> been blowing on the slopes since October. 
>
> [image: Ram 1.jpg]
>
>  [image: Ram 2.jpg]
>
> [image: Ram 3.jpg]
> On Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 8:59:52 AM UTC-8 John Bokman wrote:
>
>> Bomba is looking perfectly up to the task, even if you suffered.
>>
>> John
>>
>> On Dec 21, 2024, at 6:12 PM, Jason Fuller  wrote:
>>
>> Got out for a solstice ride from shortly after sun-up until shortly 
>> before sun-down - not a massive ride, about 55km, but mostly on trails / 
>> paths / stairs so I am pretty cooked now! Here in the PNW it was warm and 
>> wet; lots of precip but temps were mild at around 8 or 9C. I had to dial 
>> out the barrel adjusters on the brake levers midway, it was that kind of 
>> ride. 
>>
>> 
>>
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Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2024-12-22 Thread Richard Rose

Wow, if that’s gravel the gravel I ride is not gravel.:)Sent from my iPhoneOn Dec 16, 2024, at 1:34 PM, Shane Dignum  wrote:Here's some premium gravel chunk in Southern California. I was up at 7,500 ft elevation today, on a remote fire trail. I started off in a beanie and gloves but quickly removed those as the climb began. It was around 45F. Perfect weather for climbing hills on the Hillborne. 



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Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2024-12-22 Thread john Bokman

Bomba is looking perfectly up to the task, even if you suffered.

John

> On Dec 21, 2024, at 6:12 PM, Jason Fuller  wrote:
> 
> Got out for a solstice ride from shortly after sun-up until shortly before 
> sun-down - not a massive ride, about 55km, but mostly on trails / paths / 
> stairs so I am pretty cooked now! Here in the PNW it was warm and wet; lots 
> of precip but temps were mild at around 8 or 9C. I had to dial out the barrel 
> adjusters on the brake levers midway, it was that kind of ride. 
> 
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Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2024-12-17 Thread Eric Karnes


This is super helpful info, as I need to stock up on winter riding gear. 
Thanks! Looking forward to some cold-weather rides along the river...

Eric
On Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 10:30:07 PM UTC-5 [email protected] wrote:

> I love winter riding. My favorite condition is a frozen solid singletrack 
> with light or no snow. What works for me down to the teens is the 
> following. Thermal bib tights with jeans or other riding pant over. Wool 
> socks & 5/10 winter thinsulate boots. If it gets really cold I will ditch 
> the 5/10’s in favor of some old LLBean “duck” boots with separate 
> thinsulate inserts. These are roomy enough for two pair of socks as needed 
> and work almost as good as the 5/10’s for gripping the flats. Up top I 
> start with a long sleeve merino base with a marvelous Kitsbow wool flannel. 
> Top layer is a crazy good e bay score, 7 mesh GoreTex hard shell. It’s 
> almost too good to be true as a windbreaker & breaths really well. Ample 
> vents help if it starts to warm up. I will usually add a merino neck 
> gator(?) and one or two wool caps from Snek Cycling - they are the best! I 
> too have a variety of glove options with lobster claws getting the most 
> use. None of these clothing items are cycling specific - they all work for 
> other cold weather activities.
> Ride on!
> [image: image0.jpeg]
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Dec 15, 2024, at 7:52 PM, Bernard Duhon  
> wrote:
>
>  
>
> It is great to hear you guys talking about winter riding gear.
> The temperature touched 80° today for my Sunday ride
>
> Get Outlook for iOS <https://aka.ms/o0ukef>
> --
> *From:* [email protected]  on 
> behalf of Robert Blunt 
> *Sent:* Sunday, December 15, 2024 3:38:09 PM
> *To:* [email protected] 
> *Subject:* Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025 
>  
>
> Thank you Patrick. 
>
> On Sun, Dec 15, 2024 at 3:46 PM Patrick Moore  wrote:
>
> Our “end of night” temperatures have dropped down to the mid or low 
> twenties recently, though with our high-desert differentials our coldest 
> daytime high recently has been about 42-45F, and of course no precipitation 
> for a few weeks, so bone dry. When I “rode” the dog on his run this morning 
> about 8:40 am it was about 27*F and about 30*F when I left for church about 
> 30 minutes later. A merino dress pullover under a Wabi Woolen first edition 
> (= heavier) ls jersey converted to full zip placket under a very light Rab 
> windbreaker was more than warm enough, with Pear Izumi earflap cap, Tifosi 
> wraparounds with earpieces *outside* the flaps as fashion and common 
> sense (inside, they create wind tunnels) require, Osloh jeans, narrow, clan 
> something or other scarf, and surplus *Bundeswehr *lightly lined leather 
> gloves from Varusteleka. Oh, and Darn Tough merino socks under Specialized 
> “Vans-type” SPD shoes. Leah would be proud.  
>
> Other than that, a winter photo looks much the same as a late fall photo.
>
> I just saw Robert’s query about gloves. FWIW, me, I have a graded series 
> of gloves, from wonderful DeFeet knit wools good from say 45*F (I don’t 
> wear gloves until it’s well below 50*F) down to just above freezing; then 
> the *Bundeswehr* gloves mentioned, under which I can wear silk liners, 
> then Pearl Izumi lobster gloves, then various combinations of the above 
> with silk liners or DeFeets under heavier ones, then some nice brand-name 
> (but forget brand) lined leather mittens with ragg wool under-mittens, 
> under all of which I can wear the silk liners or the DeFeets. In practice, 
> it’s generally the DeFeets, then the military surplus leather ones, then 
> the PIs, the DeFeets under one or the other, then the mittens.
>
> Tho’ I am pretty tolerant of cold, my hands are sensitive to it, and the 
> mix ’n’ match collection above works well for me.
>
> On Sun, Dec 15, 2024 at 12:03 PM Jay  wrote:
>
> Not officially the first day of winter, but when it averages -4C for a 
> ride, and there is snow and a partially frozen lake, I figured it's time 
> for winter photos. 
>
> Despite the cold, I was dressed well and lasted 55km, with only a few 
> descents that felt like -10C or worse.  Best thing was in the first 45 
> minutes I was passed only by a few cars; I love this time of year, where 
> few folks are out-and-about, I don't see any other cyclists, and getting a 
> good ride in feels like a great accomplishment.
>
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Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2024-12-16 Thread Jay

Shane - that's a gorgeous view and photo.  Not sure my body can handle that 
chunk, I'm a champagne gravel kind of guy ;-)

John - I've heard of Copeland forest, but never ridden that far north (from 
home, or on a day trip).  You've planted the seed in my head though, that 
area is really nice and I should make a point of driving up there and 
perhaps riding 2 days, staying at an Air BnB or cabin for a night.  I ski 
in that area and I'm familiar with the landscape; rolling hills, curvy side 
roads, lots of lush forests.  Thanks!

On Monday, December 16, 2024 at 8:45:41 PM UTC-5 John Rinker wrote:

> Thanks Jay. It's a pretty special spot. That 'fence' is actually a large 
> bench from which all manner of mountain happenings can be observed. 
>
> North Toronto, eh? Lots of great riding up in the Copeland forest. 
> Beautiful area even without the mountains.
>
> Cheers, John
>
> On Monday, December 16, 2024 at 3:19:28 AM UTC-8 Jay wrote:
>
>> Nice photo, John.  Love the combination of the wooden fence, river, 
>> mountain, cloud and of course the Riv.  Everything is well balanced.  One 
>> of my goals this winter is to snap some nice BW photos on winter rides. 
>>  I’m an hour outside Toronto so there will be no mountains in my shots ;-)
>>
>> Jason
>>
>> On Dec 15, 2024, at 11:30 PM, John Rinker  wrote:
>>
>> Inspired by Jay's B&W, here's a shot of coffee by the Slocan from 2 days 
>> ago. 
>>
>>
>> A brisk ride. Light snowfall. Sipping coffee as the otters plunge and 
>> roll in the river. A fine winter ride!
>>
>> 
>>
>> Cheers, John
>>
>> On Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 7:30:07 PM UTC-8 Richard Rose wrote:
>>
>>> I love winter riding. My favorite condition is a frozen solid 
>>> singletrack with light or no snow. What works for me down to the teens is 
>>> the following. Thermal bib tights with jeans or other riding pant over. 
>>> Wool socks & 5/10 winter thinsulate boots. If it gets really cold I will 
>>> ditch the 5/10’s in favor of some old LLBean “duck” boots with separate 
>>> thinsulate inserts. These are roomy enough for two pair of socks as needed 
>>> and work almost as good as the 5/10’s for gripping the flats. Up top I 
>>> start with a long sleeve merino base with a marvelous Kitsbow wool flannel. 
>>> Top layer is a crazy good e bay score, 7 mesh GoreTex hard shell. It’s 
>>> almost too good to be true as a windbreaker & breaths really well. Ample 
>>> vents help if it starts to warm up. I will usually add a merino neck 
>>> gator(?) and one or two wool caps from Snek Cycling - they are the best! I 
>>> too have a variety of glove options with lobster claws getting the most 
>>> use. None of these clothing items are cycling specific - they all work for 
>>> other cold weather activities.
>>> Ride on!
>>> [image: image0.jpeg]
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Dec 15, 2024, at 7:52 PM, Bernard Duhon  
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>  
>>>
>>> It is great to hear you guys talking about winter riding gear.
>>> The temperature touched 80° today for my Sunday ride
>>>
>>> Get Outlook for iOS <https://aka.ms/o0ukef>
>>> --
>>> *From:* [email protected]  on 
>>> behalf of Robert Blunt 
>>> *Sent:* Sunday, December 15, 2024 3:38:09 PM
>>> *To:* [email protected] 
>>> *Subject:* Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025 
>>>  
>>>
>>> Thank you Patrick. 
>>>
>>> On Sun, Dec 15, 2024 at 3:46 PM Patrick Moore  wrote:
>>>
>>> Our “end of night” temperatures have dropped down to the mid or low 
>>> twenties recently, though with our high-desert differentials our coldest 
>>> daytime high recently has been about 42-45F, and of course no precipitation 
>>> for a few weeks, so bone dry. When I “rode” the dog on his run this morning 
>>> about 8:40 am it was about 27*F and about 30*F when I left for church about 
>>> 30 minutes later. A merino dress pullover under a Wabi Woolen first edition 
>>> (= heavier) ls jersey converted to full zip placket under a very light Rab 
>>> windbreaker was more than warm enough, with Pear Izumi earflap cap, Tifosi 
>>> wraparounds with earpieces *outside* the flaps as fashion and common 
>>> sense (inside, they create wind tunnels) require, Osloh jeans, narrow, clan 
>>> something or other scarf, and surplus *Bundeswehr *lightly lined 
>>> leather g

Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2024-12-16 Thread John Rinker

Thanks Jay. It's a pretty special spot. That 'fence' is actually a large 
bench from which all manner of mountain happenings can be observed. 

North Toronto, eh? Lots of great riding up in the Copeland forest. 
Beautiful area even without the mountains.

Cheers, John

On Monday, December 16, 2024 at 3:19:28 AM UTC-8 Jay wrote:

> Nice photo, John.  Love the combination of the wooden fence, river, 
> mountain, cloud and of course the Riv.  Everything is well balanced.  One 
> of my goals this winter is to snap some nice BW photos on winter rides. 
>  I’m an hour outside Toronto so there will be no mountains in my shots ;-)
>
> Jason
>
> On Dec 15, 2024, at 11:30 PM, John Rinker  wrote:
>
> Inspired by Jay's B&W, here's a shot of coffee by the Slocan from 2 days 
> ago. 
>
>
> A brisk ride. Light snowfall. Sipping coffee as the otters plunge and roll 
> in the river. A fine winter ride!
>
> 
>
> Cheers, John
>
> On Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 7:30:07 PM UTC-8 Richard Rose wrote:
>
>> I love winter riding. My favorite condition is a frozen solid singletrack 
>> with light or no snow. What works for me down to the teens is the 
>> following. Thermal bib tights with jeans or other riding pant over. Wool 
>> socks & 5/10 winter thinsulate boots. If it gets really cold I will ditch 
>> the 5/10’s in favor of some old LLBean “duck” boots with separate 
>> thinsulate inserts. These are roomy enough for two pair of socks as needed 
>> and work almost as good as the 5/10’s for gripping the flats. Up top I 
>> start with a long sleeve merino base with a marvelous Kitsbow wool flannel. 
>> Top layer is a crazy good e bay score, 7 mesh GoreTex hard shell. It’s 
>> almost too good to be true as a windbreaker & breaths really well. Ample 
>> vents help if it starts to warm up. I will usually add a merino neck 
>> gator(?) and one or two wool caps from Snek Cycling - they are the best! I 
>> too have a variety of glove options with lobster claws getting the most 
>> use. None of these clothing items are cycling specific - they all work for 
>> other cold weather activities.
>> Ride on!
>> [image: image0.jpeg]
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Dec 15, 2024, at 7:52 PM, Bernard Duhon  
>> wrote:
>>
>>  
>>
>> It is great to hear you guys talking about winter riding gear.
>> The temperature touched 80° today for my Sunday ride
>>
>> Get Outlook for iOS <https://aka.ms/o0ukef>
>> --
>> *From:* [email protected]  on 
>> behalf of Robert Blunt 
>> *Sent:* Sunday, December 15, 2024 3:38:09 PM
>> *To:* [email protected] 
>> *Subject:* Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025 
>>  
>>
>> Thank you Patrick. 
>>
>> On Sun, Dec 15, 2024 at 3:46 PM Patrick Moore  wrote:
>>
>> Our “end of night” temperatures have dropped down to the mid or low 
>> twenties recently, though with our high-desert differentials our coldest 
>> daytime high recently has been about 42-45F, and of course no precipitation 
>> for a few weeks, so bone dry. When I “rode” the dog on his run this morning 
>> about 8:40 am it was about 27*F and about 30*F when I left for church about 
>> 30 minutes later. A merino dress pullover under a Wabi Woolen first edition 
>> (= heavier) ls jersey converted to full zip placket under a very light Rab 
>> windbreaker was more than warm enough, with Pear Izumi earflap cap, Tifosi 
>> wraparounds with earpieces *outside* the flaps as fashion and common 
>> sense (inside, they create wind tunnels) require, Osloh jeans, narrow, clan 
>> something or other scarf, and surplus *Bundeswehr *lightly lined leather 
>> gloves from Varusteleka. Oh, and Darn Tough merino socks under Specialized 
>> “Vans-type” SPD shoes. Leah would be proud.  
>>
>> Other than that, a winter photo looks much the same as a late fall photo.
>>
>> I just saw Robert’s query about gloves. FWIW, me, I have a graded series 
>> of gloves, from wonderful DeFeet knit wools good from say 45*F (I don’t 
>> wear gloves until it’s well below 50*F) down to just above freezing; then 
>> the *Bundeswehr* gloves mentioned, under which I can wear silk liners, 
>> then Pearl Izumi lobster gloves, then various combinations of the above 
>> with silk liners or DeFeets under heavier ones, then some nice brand-name 
>> (but forget brand) lined leather mittens with ragg wool under-mittens, 
>> under all of which I can wear the silk liners or the DeFeets. In practice, 
>> it’s generally the DeFeets, then the military surplus leather ones, then

Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2024-12-16 Thread John Rinker

Agree with John B. That shot is wonderful! Very chunky indeed. Looks like 
good fun.

Cheers, John

On Monday, December 16, 2024 at 12:25:25 PM UTC-8 John Bokman wrote:

> Dig that shot Shane!
>
> John
>
>
> On Monday, December 16, 2024 at 10:35:00 AM UTC-8 [email protected] 
> wrote:
>
>> Here's some premium gravel chunk in Southern California. I was up at 
>> 7,500 ft elevation today, on a remote fire trail. I started off in a beanie 
>> and gloves but quickly removed those as the climb began. It was around 45F. 
>> Perfect weather for climbing hills on the Hillborne. 
>>
>> [image: Hillborne 12:15:2024.jpg]
>>
>>
>>
>>

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Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2024-12-16 Thread John Bokman

Dig that shot Shane!

John


On Monday, December 16, 2024 at 10:35:00 AM UTC-8 [email protected] wrote:

> Here's some premium gravel chunk in Southern California. I was up at 7,500 
> ft elevation today, on a remote fire trail. I started off in a beanie and 
> gloves but quickly removed those as the climb began. It was around 45F. 
> Perfect weather for climbing hills on the Hillborne. 
>
> [image: Hillborne 12:15:2024.jpg]
>
>
>
>

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Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2024-12-16 Thread Jason Noonievut

Nice photo, John.  Love the combination of the wooden fence, river, mountain, cloud and of course the Riv.  Everything is well balanced.  One of my goals this winter is to snap some nice BW photos on winter rides.  I’m an hour outside Toronto so there will be no mountains in my shots ;-)JasonOn Dec 15, 2024, at 11:30 PM, John Rinker  wrote:Inspired by Jay's B&W, here's a shot of coffee by the Slocan from 2 days ago. A brisk ride. Light snowfall. Sipping coffee as the otters plunge and roll in the river. A fine winter ride!Cheers, JohnOn Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 7:30:07 PM UTC-8 Richard Rose wrote:I love winter riding. My favorite condition is a frozen solid singletrack with light or no snow. What works for me down to the teens is the following. Thermal bib tights with jeans or other riding pant over. Wool socks & 5/10 winter thinsulate boots. If it gets really cold I will ditch the 5/10’s in favor of some old LLBean “duck” boots with separate thinsulate inserts. These are roomy enough for two pair of socks as needed and work almost as good as the 5/10’s for gripping the flats. Up top I start with a long sleeve merino base with a marvelous Kitsbow wool flannel. Top layer is a crazy good e bay score, 7 mesh GoreTex hard shell. It’s almost too good to be true as a windbreaker & breaths really well. Ample vents help if it starts to warm up. I will usually add a merino neck gator(?) and one or two wool caps from Snek Cycling - they are the best! I too have a variety of glove options with lobster claws getting the most use. None of these clothing items are cycling specific - they all work for other cold weather activities.Ride on!Sent from my iPhoneOn Dec 15, 2024, at 7:52 PM, Bernard Duhon <[email protected]> wrote:






It is great to hear you guys talking about winter riding gear.
The temperature touched 80° today for my Sunday ride





Get Outlook for iOS

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Robert Blunt <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, December 15, 2024 3:38:09 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025
 


Thank you Patrick. 


On Sun, Dec 15, 2024 at 3:46 PM Patrick Moore <[email protected]> wrote:


Our “end of night” temperatures have dropped down to the mid or low twenties recently, though with our high-desert differentials our coldest daytime high recently has been about 42-45F, and of course no precipitation for a few weeks, so bone
 dry. When I “rode” the dog on his run this morning about 8:40 am it was about 27*F and about 30*F when I left for church about 30 minutes later. A merino dress pullover under a Wabi Woolen first edition (= heavier) ls jersey converted to full zip placket under
 a very light Rab windbreaker was more than warm enough, with Pear Izumi earflap cap, Tifosi wraparounds with earpieces
outside the flaps as fashion and common sense (inside, they create wind tunnels) require, Osloh jeans, narrow, clan something or other scarf, and surplus
Bundeswehr lightly lined leather gloves from Varusteleka. Oh, and Darn Tough merino socks under Specialized “Vans-type” SPD shoes. Leah would be proud. 


Other than that, a winter photo looks much the same as a late fall photo.


I just saw Robert’s query about gloves. FWIW, me, I have a graded series of gloves, from wonderful DeFeet knit wools good from say 45*F (I don’t wear gloves until it’s well below 50*F) down to just above freezing; then the
Bundeswehr gloves mentioned, under which I can wear silk liners, then Pearl Izumi lobster gloves, then various combinations of the above with silk liners or DeFeets under heavier ones, then some nice brand-name (but forget brand) lined leather mittens
 with ragg wool under-mittens, under all of which I can wear the silk liners or the DeFeets. In practice, it’s generally the DeFeets, then the military surplus leather ones, then the PIs, the DeFeets under one or the other, then the mittens.


Tho’ I am pretty tolerant of cold, my hands are sensitive to it, and the mix ’n’ match collection above works well for me.



On Sun, Dec 15, 2024 at 12:03 PM Jay <[email protected]> wrote:


Not officially the first day of winter, but when it averages -4C for a ride, and there is snow and a partially frozen lake, I figured it's time for winter photos.


Despite the cold, I was dressed well and lasted 55km, with only a few descents that felt like -10C or worse.  Best thing was in the first 45 minutes I was passed only by a few cars; I love this time of year, where few folks are out-and-about, I don't see
 any other cyclists, and getting a good ride in feels like a great accomplishment.





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