Thanks Tom,
I think that was the cherry red from the Waterford list. I was expecting
it to be darker, but I like the way it turned out.
I'm sure the Riv folks would be happy to look up my order for the color if
you are interested in getting one too!
--Patrick, I use Kojaks in the winter to
I have a Cowchipper on my Roadeo and like it a lot. I went nuts and used a
Woodchipper on my road bikes for a while. They are really funky with a
super wide flare. I've done double centuries with the Woodchipper and
never felt like I was miserable in the headwinds because of the bars. Only
Alcatraz is great, but you might have difficulty making a reservation.
Muir woods now has limited parking that also requires a reservation. I
highly recommend renting a bicycle in the city and riding along the
Embarcadero through fisherman's wharf and to the golden gate bridge,
followed by a trip
I'm planning on San Francisco 300k and then Santa Cruz 400k, 600k. As far
as the time goes, yeah, the other rides I did I sat around and enjoyed a
bunch of food, but even then, I think my average speed on my ride was
faster this time even with much less time for breaks. Hope to catch you on
some
It was a great day on the bike. I also felt strong, and it was the first
time in my life that it felt like I had a tailwind all day. (It's usually
the opposite!). I decided to ride my Roadeo because I didn't need lights
for this ride and could enjoy riding unencumbered. For the 200k, I usually
I weighed my Roadeo out of curiosity and it is 22 lbs as shown in this
picture, but without the wrap under the saddle. I suppose if you used a
double crank and got a lighter seat, it might be close to 20 lbs, but that
was not my goal for this bike. I like using the Roadeo for long rides with
Bill, I'm sure you'd return the money if you knew that it came from someone
who lost everything:
http://articles.latimes.com/2011/sep/22/world/la-fg-japan-returned-money-20110923
This reminds me of the scores of unlocked bikes I saw in Tokyo--even the
locked bikes I remember were not locked to
Toshi AKA Inigo Montoya.
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I set up my Ram 650b/front rack/fenders and used it as a long distance
Randonneur bike, and it worked great for that function. I set up the
Roadeo with no racks or fenders as a go fast club rider and supported
rides. The ride is very similar, but I did notice that the Roadeo seems
slightly more
, I want mtb style brake levers.
>
> Eric
>
> On Tue, Jan 23, 2018 at 11:28 PM, Toshi Takeuchi <tto...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I'm basically a drop bar guy, but I love my wife's Betty Foy, so I
>> thought it would be great to have a bike that I can just ride
I'm basically a drop bar guy, but I love my wife's Betty Foy, so I thought
it would be great to have a bike that I can just ride on with no fuss and I
have it pitlocked so I can take it to the grocery and not have to worry
about it getting stuff stolen too easily.
The bike doesn't really turn too
I setup my Ram bike with a Mark's rack up front--yes with P-clamps, but it
did the job just fine. I rode 2 600k brevets on it and it held up fine,
and I had to carry a good amount up front and in my saddlebag.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/42771204@N00/8176967200/in/dateposted-public/
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I have an AHH and have ridden an LHT. There is no doubt that you would
notice the difference. I've owned a more lively Surly Pacer and even that
doesn't compare to the AHH. Rivs are very responsive to weight shifts, and
just feel more comfortable. You might also consider the Sam Hillborne for
I know that parents with young kids have very little spare time and I am
happy to get a 30 minute to 1 hour spin after my kids go to sleep a couple
times a week. I've used a cycleops mag trainer as well as wind trainer
(noisier but more resistance). I bought the cheapest rear wheel I could
from
Congrats Bill,
The SR next year will be easy in comparison.
Toshi
On Sun, Oct 29, 2017 at 5:35 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote:
> Epic long ride report for an epic long ride. Grab a beer
>
>
> As many of you know I did a lot of riding over the last three months. A
> big part
I haven't gotten around to selling the Santana tandem yet. I was supposed
to get rid of the Santana before I got the Hubbah, but I didn't and I'm not
sleeping in the garage yet, but don't tell my wife that!
Toshi
On Fri, Oct 13, 2017 at 12:35 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
Good eye Dave, it's 69 cm.
Toshi
On Thu, Sep 14, 2017 at 5:16 AM, David Johnston <jdi...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Oh well too small for me after all :p
>
> I'm curious about your Saddle height though for the bike. It looks
> perfect in the pics so 68.5cm?
>
> -Dave J
>
&
Ha! It is somewhere around 52.5 C-T. My 54 Hilsen is tight in terms of my
body parts and this custom has more room :).
Toshi
On Wed, Sep 13, 2017 at 7:43 PM Dave Johnston wrote:
> Toshi,
> I'm curious what size the frame is. When you go to sell it I think it will
> fit me!
Hi all,
The screw in the back is a recessed rack mount. My chainstays are 49 cm
long from the center of the bb to the center of the rear dropout. I have a
24-38-48 crank with 11-34 cassette.
See you,
Toshi
On Tue, Sep 12, 2017 at 2:13 PM, lum gim fong wrote:
>
I agree, I personally like the lug lining!
Toshi
On Mon, Sep 11, 2017 at 8:43 PM, bo richardson wrote:
> your brakes on that bike sure look great. what kind are they?
> did you get some supplemental pin striping?
>
> nice bike!
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I definitely had fun with the Rasta Paul skewers, but the other key
features are credited to Mark Abele who worked with Mark Nobilette to not
only implement the ideas but make it a work of art.
Check out the front fender which Mark kept in place under the rack to
maintain a beautiful curve.
The
Hi Max--beautiful color! Hopefully the twins can ride together at a Riv
gathering!
Toshi
On Mon, Sep 11, 2017 at 4:00 PM reynoldslugs wrote:
> Toshi -
>
> That bike is stunning. The green looks pretty close to my emerald green
> 2003 custom:
>
>
Hi Jim,
If your friend uses a zero setback seatpost, he might gain an extra cm or
so. I needed to do that when I needed to decrease seat height for my kid.
Of course the seat may be pushed forward a little more, which could cause a
different issue.
Toshi
On Mon, Sep 11, 2017 at 2:05 PM Jim S.
On Sun, Sep 3, 2017 at 6:22 PM Dave Johnston wrote:
> Any more build pictures?
>
> Eagerly awaiting the full build!,
> Dave
>
Picking up the built up custom tomorrow. Gonna take it for a spin
home--will try to post some pics soon.
Toshi
> On Friday, August 18, 2017 at
Hi Lee,
Yes Patrick is right, the stability is a feeling of being in control of the
bike with the absence of any jittery feeling or twitchiness. I had a
similar epiphany when I converted my Ram from 700c to 650b and went from 32
mm 700c tires to 42 mm 650b tires. The wide supple tires gave a
I don't have an instagram account either, but you can look at the riv
instagram pictures through a link in the Blug. Here is the link to my
picture: https://www.instagram.com/p/BX6vQ-gl7WQ/
Toshi
On Fri, Aug 18, 2017 at 10:38 AM, 'Dave Small' via RBW Owners Bunch <
Hi all, I've gotten several questions about the custom up on Instagram, so
I thought I would tell you about the bike.
I plan to use the 650b bike for randonneuring. It has the dropout that
allows a wireless connection to a Schmidt dynamo. I'm planning to ride
with 42mm Hetre/BSP tires. The 42s
I don't know Patrick. What you seem to be saying is that you don't equate
vibrations with speed, and that's great, but I am not sure you understand
what I am trying to convey:
If you ride your bike for hundreds of miles with a setup, you get used to
the hum of the road the vibrations that come
As a youngster, I rode my bike in the courtyard of my apartment building
complex over and over in circles. I had the bright idea that I did that
circle so many times that I could ride it with my eyes closed. I tried it
and ended up with six stitches in my forehead after gashing it on top of a
at 90. I think this idea originated
> in a guess by Jan Heine back when he was first promoting the speed benefits
> of wider, but very supple, tires.
>
> On Thu, Aug 3, 2017 at 6:06 PM, Toshi Takeuchi <tto...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> [...] Because you don't feel the road vib
The frame I had is a 54 cm (C-T) frame. It felt so stable on the 42s and
the level of vibration goes down tremendously. Because you don't feel the
road vibrations as much you think you are going slowly, but you are really
going much faster than you might think.
Toshi
On Wed, Aug 2, 2017 at
Hi Bill, I used a Tektro R559 for the conversion. I have some pictures
showing my blue ram with Synergy rims and Grand Bois Hetre tires (42 mm
650b).
https://www.flickr.com/photos/42771204@N00/sets/72157631926815235/with/8154499211/
Best,
Toshi
On Tue, Aug 1, 2017 at 2:45 PM, Bill in Roswell
Hi Bill,
Congrats on your Ram. It's a great bike! You can convert to 650b and that
almost eliminates the TCO, but not entirely. I could run 42 mm with
fenders on the 650b Ram. With that said, though, I did end up selling my
Ram to a group member and getting a custom which should be finished
Awesome Mike! Glad to see the bike in good hands and being appreciated.
Toshi
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r bamboo as persuaders, though I as the sole American got
> by with frowns and finger waggings.
>
> On Sun, Apr 9, 2017 at 12:51 PM, Toshi Takeuchi <tto...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I qualify as a fountain pen geek and agree that the Lamy Safari is a fine
>> pen. My favorite
I qualify as a fountain pen geek and agree that the Lamy Safari is a fine
pen. My favorite is the Lamy 2000. It writes as well as any pen can write,
and it's discreet because the nib is hooded so it doesn't attract
attention.
Japanese make wonderful fountain pens too. Pilot pens are my favorites.
Thanks to everyone for the interest in the frame, but it is now sold.
Best regards,
Toshi
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OK folks, I bought this frame a few years ago for $900, but am willing to
sell it to a good home for $400. I went over the frame and found a very
slight ding in the downtube. You can see it in the high res picture right
near the decal where the "a" of Rambouillet is.
I probably bought the bike
What in the world are those crazy curvy bars above the Riv bars? Are they
some wierd time trial things?
Toshi
On Wed, Feb 8, 2017 at 8:47 AM, Richard Rios
wrote:
> Looks like Blue Lug has Riv's new bars or something very close to them on
> sale. I am thinking about
I use a 9 cm stem on my 650b Homer and went with a 9 cm threadless on my
Roadeo. The top tube is significantly shorter on the Roadeo than Homer,
but this allows me to ride most comfortably in the drops (whereas most
comfortable position on Homer is probably bar tops/hoods, so it works out
great
Actually, I wasn't in the market for a Bosco--rather Grant wanted me to try
the long chainstays to see if I would like it in a road bike, and my answer
is they are great! I feel like the bike has a great sense of stability but
retains the maneuverability/responsiveness I expect from a road bike.
I was at RBW HQ the other day and rode the Blue Rosco-Road Frameset. My
PBH is too small for the bike, but Grant wanted me to try a bike with
longer chainstays and wow, was that bike awesome!
It was super stable with the long chainstays, but really responsive to
weight shifts and steering. It's
Outrageously awesome!
Trying hard to be seen (and not run over!) in Oakland!
Toshi
On Tue, Nov 22, 2016 at 5:45 PM Will wrote:
> I saw a Hilsen painted that same orange last year. The rider had stickered
> 3M reflective polka dots all over it (including fenders). It
Yes, definitely a great bike. What distinguishes it from my Homer is the
quicker handling and the shorter top tube allows you to ride more
comfortably in the drops. It's perfect for my club rides and supported
century rides etc. For my self-supported/rando rides I prefer my Homer or
Ram with
It is my understanding that the smaller Roadeos have the lighter tubing,
but the larger ones have slightly thicker tubing...
Toshi
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I don't think so. Grant talked about the production of a lower cost road
bike, the Roadini?
Toshi
On Thu, Nov 17, 2016 at 8:08 PM, Don Compton wrote:
> I really enjoy Rivendells. I am a roadie , club rider, once in awhile a
> dirt road. Is Rivendell getting away from
600k on my Homer 38mm Parimoto tires (no flats, despite everyone going down
around me!)
2x600k on my 650b Ram (42 mm Hetres 1 piece of glass-2 flats--missed a
pesky glass shard after first flat, but found it the second go)
Hopefully PBP 2019 on a custom 650b Riv! Going with connectorless SON
The milk-jug vibe speaks really well on Rando rides. The more expensive
the bike you ride the better. It says I am putting this piece of recycled
trash on my fine bike to keep the spray off my fellow riders. Your comfort
is more important than my fine looks. It looks especially great with some
Hi Ryan,
If you are running 32 mm, you should be able to get 38 mm up to 42 mm with
the conversion, so it would be really nice.
The chainstays limited my width for my non-Riv conversions, but my Ram
conversion had no problem going to 42 mm.
Good luck!
Toshi
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Don't get me wrong, the Pacer is a great bike. Just like the Long Haul
Trucker is a great bike. A lot of people used to say that if you can't
afford an Atlantis, then get a Trucker. Sure, they can do similar things,
but the LHT is not an Atlantis and it is not a Riv.
I am lucky enough to have
The Pacer is a nice bike and that is what I rode before my Rivendells.
However, it doesn't ride like a Riv and I got rid of it. I would go with a
San Marcos way before going with a Pacer. However, the Roadeo is much
nicer than both :).
Toshi
On Tue, Nov 8, 2016 at 7:53 AM, Patrick Moore
I don't usually fret about BB height on my 650b conversions, but use 170 mm
cranks. However, adding 1-3 cm of crank length would have me concerned
enough to not recommend it. I've scraped road twice in thousands of miles
with SPD pedals (sorta bounced the pedal off the road--not any danger of
I also use them on my commuter. Definitely not Compass/Grand Bois ride
quality, but my only flat was a pinch flat that was not the tire's fault.
I use the tire mainly to avoid flats and avoid delays in my commute. I
have gotten 2 flats on my Hetres caused by metal wires and glass shard that
may
Ode to my resilient tire that faces thorns and glass galore, with nary a
scratch to show.
--T
On Mon, Aug 29, 2016 at 7:15 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote:
> re·sil·ience
> rəˈzilyəns/
> *noun*
> noun: *resilience*; plural noun: *resiliences*
>
>1. *1*.
>the ability of a
I regularly do hilly rides and never felt like my 24 chainring with 34 cog
in the back is too low. This feeling is especially true after a bunch of
riding and when I am really tired. A slow spinning ride certainly beats
walking up the hill for me. Whatever long or tired may be for each person
I have a Roadeo with bar end shifters and Sugino Alpina2 crank and have no
problems whatsoever with the 10-spd drivetrain (Ultegra 10-spd RD), but my
other bikes have XD2/9-speed drivetrains and all bar end shifters. I love
my bar end shifters! I never suspected that friction would be so easy.
els having 38mm tires, not a skinnier one on the 700c.
>
> René
>
>
> On Wednesday, August 24, 2016, Toshi Takeuchi <tto...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I've used the Tektro R559 for multiple 700c to 650b conversions, so they
>> do work. The amount of brake reach that
I've used the Tektro R559 for multiple 700c to 650b conversions, so they do
work. The amount of brake reach that is required for the conversion will
depend upon the placement of the brake bolt in relation to the wheel, which
is not fixed from bike to bike, so looking at the wheels themselves will
You need to amp up your Roadeo motivation. There is no 52 cm Roadeo. You
need to dream the right dream to make it a reality! :)
Oakland dreamer,
Toshi
On Mon, Aug 22, 2016 at 3:49 PM, Joe Bernard wrote:
> Of course Bill is right: I'm perfectly happy with my blue
Thought I saw a Rosco in Berkeley ridden by a guy with a daughter in front
of him in a little seat. Seemed to be enjoying his ride.
Toshi
On Sun, Aug 14, 2016 at 5:04 PM, CoalTrain wrote:
> I'm on the fence about buying in on the next round. I know it's subjective
> but
I am very fortunate to have gotten a discount orange Cheviot frame that I
had built up recently. It replaced my Surly Pacer (my wife will definitely
not tolerate any more bikes!, but am very fortunate that she tolerated a
replacement bike!). The bike is setup with an Albastache bar, thin
https://www.flickr.com/photos/42771204@N00/8176967200/in/album-72157631926815235/
Here's my Ram with Tektros, 650b Synergies and thin V-brake type pads.
When I switched to A23 rims, I needed extra reach and converted the rear
brake to DiaCompe Centerpulls, but the front works fine with the
My house is full of Acorn bags of all sorts. I think the new colors are
nice. They have a new randonneur smaller bag, but I don't like how it
opens from the front and lifts to the back. The drawback is that the wind
will blow it open rather than blow it closed. If you don't access the bag
The captain definitely needs to be able to stand solidly with both feet on
the ground. The stoker need not be able to straddle. If their legs are
too short for the little ones, then you can get crank shorteners that will
allow you to get an extra inch or two higher in terms of legs being able to
I run 9 and 10-speed cassettes with bar end shifters. With the silver
shifters it is friction, so I don't see why 10-speed wouldn't work (I use
silver shifters with 9-spd). For my 10-speed there are microshift 10-speed
shifters--I prefer friction mode and reversed the shifters. The 10-speed
Hopefully you could see the grate in the distance and I would start
gesturing at the obstacle on your right and constantly yell grate and start
leaning left to move away from the obstacle. All roadies would understand
what is happening and give you space. Lean to the left without moving to
the
At one point Acorn had an M (which this definitely is not) an M/L and an
L. This does not look to me to be the L, but an M/L.
Toshi
On Fri, May 13, 2016 at 2:23 PM, Joe Bernard wrote:
> I'm getting responses that this is not a medium, so maybe it's large?
>
> On Friday,
In my experience, ankle bands and vest are the key things that identify an
object as a cyclist and should be used if at all possible. No batteries
required too! Triangle sounds good too, but have not seen so many as a
driver to comment.
Toshi
On Thu, May 5, 2016 at 12:09 PM, Tim Gavin
I have 3 Rivets and love them, but as a disclosure I am a friend of the
owner of Rivet. I use the Pearl.
Good luck!
Toshi in Oakland
On Wed, Apr 6, 2016 at 7:31 PM, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote:
> I'm going to try the Rivet. $137 shipped from SJS
>
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Hi Bruce,
If this is the acorn bag with pockets in the back, then I'd like to
purchase.
Thanks!
Toshi in Oakland
(Pls let me know the price to paypal to Oakland)
On Wed, Mar 30, 2016 at 5:24 PM, Bruce Smitham wrote:
> Update on items *SOLD*:
>
> Acorn handlebar bag in
The Grand Bois Hetre is renowned for its longevity and relatively low flat
rate. I use the regular version and it's cheaper than the EL. I never
heard of anyone regretting the use of these tires, although maybe someone
here will prove me wrong!
Toshi
On Wed, Mar 23, 2016 at 3:17 PM, ian m
The change in tire is very dramatic when going to a supple tire. You know
the road buzz when you ride a mountain bike on pavement? You change that
mountain bike tire to a slick and you go aah!
--Do the same thing from an armored Schwalbe to a GB Hetre and the
perceived result is just as
It's all about the wider tires. They are simply more comfortable. I rode
the Ram 700c/650b and they handle similarly, but the 650b with 42 mm tires
just rides more comfortably and feels much more stable.
My Roadeo 700c is quicker handling in terms of steering input compared to a
Hilsen 650b,
My 650b Ram has plenty of tire clearance for 42s and fenders :).
I paid ~$900 shipped for my frame with headset and BB.
Toshi
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Another sad reminder that this is not just idle conversation--these are
extremely experienced cyclists including a former Randonneurs of USA
president Mike Dayton who is reported to be in a coma:
Four Cyclists Hit in North Carolina While Riding Single File on a Rural Road
*All four bicyclists
I ride my Roadeo with Grand Bois Cypres tires. I have ridden that on
several miles of fire roads, so it handles fine on dirt too. I have also
used Schwalbe Kojaks on the bike and they ride nicely too (although the
Grand Bois is more cushy).
Enjoy your bike!!
Toshi
On Wed, Feb 3, 2016 at 7:07
Good stuff for 650b Ram conversions. I had to go even a couple mm lower
when I switched from Synergies to A23 650b rims. --Didn't have to file my
blue Ram but did switch to Diacompe centerpulls in the rear for the extra
reach.
Toshi
On Sun, Jan 3, 2016 at 9:34 AM, mikel66...@juno.com
I have an AHH (650b) and Ram. The Ram was converted to a 650b with 42 mm
Hetre tires. I highly recommend the conversion and would buy a Ram for
that purpose. I have done 600k brevets on both the Ram and AHH. I think
having a 700c Ram vs 700c AHH would be almost a wash and not worth the
I have a Homer, Ram (650b for brevets) and a Roadeo, so I am leaning to the
lively side of Riv bikes. I weigh 150 and have a 54 cm 650b Homer. I have
ridden it on a 600k brevet with PariMoto tires and it did great. After I
converted my Ram to 650b (with 42 mm Hetres), I converted the Homer to my
I have three Rivet Pearl saddles and love them all. I switched from a
Brooks Swift and am not looking back.
--For full disclosure, I am a friend of Debra Banks (Rivet owner), but
other than a bike club discount, I have not received anything for my
endorsement :).
Toshi in Oakland, CA
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My buddies and I have the philosophy that being as visible as possible is
the right way to ride. When riding with the roadies, my buddy has the
nickname "Caltrans". We use that as a badge of honor. It is way better
than being "Roadkill".
Toshi, lighting and brighting it up in Oakland.
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On Tue, Oct 6, 2015 at 8:08 AM, Montclair BobbyB
wrote:
> I don't know... I guess I'm of the opinion that when it comes to safety,
> form and function conflict too much. I pack along a
I see a crack of light between rubber and metal. Isn't that all you need?
:)
Toshi
On Thu, Sep 24, 2015 at 10:23 AM, Allingham II, Thomas J <
thomas.alling...@skadden.com> wrote:
> Might be the angle – I know that I'm more willing to accept tight
> tolerances than many, and my comment was
Hi Don,
I converted my Ram to 650b. It easily takes 42 mm tires with fenders. The
Roadeo has a lower BB than the Ram, so I would not convert that.
Toshi
On Tue, Sep 22, 2015 at 6:42 PM, Don Compton wrote:
> Tim,
> Many Riv's built for 700c wheels have fairly low bottom
I use Grand Bois Cypress 700x30 tires on mine--the skinniest tires of any
bike I own. The comments I get on some rides are, "Wow, that dude is
riding on like cyclocross tires or something."
My motto is as the hill gets steeper go to a lower gear, so I have a
"fancy" 10-spd compatible Sugino
He's just a slow 650b Ram adopter :).
Toshi
On Sun, Sep 20, 2015 at 6:06 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote:
> Sorry I missed the detail that this is for your Ram.
>
> Bill
>
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I don't think there is anything shameful about the post. I see it as Grant
philosophizing about the nature of our society. I think it is more
directed at society in general with the shifter returner as a symptom of
the disease...
Toshi
On Wed, Sep 16, 2015 at 12:36 PM, Bill Lindsay
The first thing is that my best friends will call me out on my behavior and
force me to look at myself and my assumptions and actions. I see Grant as
befriending this other fellow by challenging his (and our assumptions) and
forcing him/us to look into a mirror.
Other people do what they want to
Hey, while we're at it, you should keep a couple of plastic newspaper
sleeves in your bag for rain socks.
Toshi
On Tue, Sep 15, 2015 at 6:42 AM, MKahrl wrote:
> A clear shower cap. I keep a few in my bag for use on either the saddle
> and/or helmet with extras for
--So here's additional info. When my Ram wheelset was Synergy + Hetre, I
was fine with Silver sidepulls, normal pads up front and Koolstop Thinlines
in the rear.
I switched to A32 rims and had to switch my front to the Thinlines and on
the rear, I switched to DiaCompe centerpulls. I suppose I
Ha, I carry a spoke tool and chain tool, but haven't used the chain tool in
many years. However, my buddy used the chain tool a couple of weeks ago,
and I've lent out my spoke tool several times. I guess as long as you are
riding with me, you don't have to worry about carrying too much stuff!
I don't know about the Tall Rando bag, but I have the regular one and rode
a 600k with it. I filled it with food and clothes around the 5-7 lb range
and had no handling issues. I did feel like I overloaded the front once
with too much food and had to redistribute some of the heavy things to my
Having an extra bike for friends is a great reason. My brother in law came
to California and rode my 650b Ram, which was two sizes too small. I
cranked up the seat post and stem and he said it is the best bike he ever
rode. He has a Sam on order! I rode my Homer.
A couple pics of the Riv
I got my son this 24 Diamondback bike. They also sell it built up at REI.
I got my daughter a 20 diamondback, but it's a mountain bike. Easy to put
together--install quill stem, brakes, handlebars and pedals--everything
else is pretty ready to go. Both bikes required a couple of half turns
with
Ha! I have a blue Ram with grey fenders and ranger tan bags!
Toshi
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On Thu, Oct 9, 2014 at 10:04 AM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote:
Patrick, either color would work with the blue. If you have other gray
I used a Burley trailer until about 2 1/2 to 3 yrs old. The Burley Solo
tracks extremely well and never had issues with toppling. I rode over 5000
miles with my kids without incident, but YMMV :). I've heard of the
double-trailers tipping over before.
After the Burley phase I went to a
Hi all,
I went to Manny's deadly ride from the Ferry building to San Rafael before
splitting off back to the Larkspur ferry back to SF. It was fantastic to
meet a bunch of folks from the list and ride to Fairfax, and then several
brave souls continued up into the off-road trek. It was my first
Hi Patrick,
We had one spill, but other than a few battle scars and a torn battle shirt
(that comes with a good story), everyone survived fine.
Toshi
On Mon, Jul 14, 2014 at 4:41 AM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:
Fantastic, Toshi! Isn't it amazing discovering dirt? I'd avoided it
Where is Manny's ride on Saturday starting? I'll be there.
Toshi
On Thu, Jul 10, 2014 at 1:14 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
Yes, she would be stoked. We need to pack and be at the airport that
evening for our East Coast vacation. Darn life!
On Thursday, July 10, 2014
As a disclosure, I am a friend of Deb Banks, the owner of Rivet, but I have
three Rivet saddles and am a huge fan of all of them. I have ridden 600ks
with two of them with minimal butt problems. This year's 600k was done
with only two rides over 2 hours in length this year (a 300k and a 400k),
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