[RBW] Re: Portland Riv-ish Ride

[Andy Smitty Schmidt]

Was good to see a couple familiar faces (folks previously met through the 
list here) on today's "Grant Petersen Style Ride". I imagined a bigger turn 
out of Rivs, but 3 Hilsens and an All Rounder in one room is a good time. 
As Allan mentioned... the ride leader had a propensity for wacky twists and 
turns along the route. It was all fun and good though... even after having 
to unclog our drivetrains of grass after a stretch along a grassy/overgrown 
levee, and lifting bikes over a fence at one point. 

As a kid, my buddies and I spent a lot of our free time at a variety of 
undeveloped areas that were sprinkled around our neighborhood. We knew 
where there were holes in the fences, which trails were good to ride up and 
which made for the fastest descents. We built forts and jumps on land that 
must have belonged to someone but we never thought about who that someone 
was. Many of those stomping grounds from my childhood have been paved over 
and built upon. Even though I never really stopped riding my bike I haven't 
really done that same kind of off-the-asphalt urban exploring in a long 
time. My "around town" riding is usually transportation oriented and my 
recreational rides are usually directed beyond the hidden spaces of my 
neighborhood. 

The seemingly silly loops and detours of todays ride brought me to nearby 
but out of the way places that are practically under my nose and reminded 
me that adventure can be just around the corner... if I choose to find it.  

Happy Pedaling.

--Andy


On Monday, June 11, 2012 3:12:29 PM UTC-7, Allan in Portland wrote:
>
> Perusing the Pedalpalooza Calendar, looks like the Petersen-Style-Ride is 
> this Sunday.
>
> http://www.shift2bikes.org/cal/viewpp2012.php#17-2994
> "*Equal parts Petersen-style Ride and Petersen Style-ride. Bring your 
> lugged-steel, tweed, leather, and shellac... a rolling bike show with 
> plenty of interesting discussion. Good natured curmudgeons gladly suffered. 
> Grouchy know-it-alls dropped. 5 years running and still no lycra.*"
>
> Not mentioned in the ad copy, there's typically an off-road bit or two. 
> Nothing serious, but enough to make a useful low-pass filter in case any 
> hipsters show up with tires skinnier than their jeans. For whatever reason, 
> last year really had 'em out, causing the ride to detour along a stretch of 
> active rail bed. A few years before that, it was the I-5 bridge across the 
> Columbia. Half the fun is coming out to see whatever route the crazy ride 
> leader has in store.
>
> Regards,
> -Allan
>

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[RBW] Re: Koolaid drunk.

[islaysteve]

I printed this portion out and read it to my wife, she thought it was 
hilarious.  I'm partly there, along the deFredification spectrum:  Added 
bell to Riv, Pari-Motos, but no mirror.  Wear lycra, but got rid of the 
clicky shoes/pedals.  Don't know where this will end  ; ).  Had a great 
Father's Day ride with my daughter yesterday--she and her bike are about as 
un-Fred as you can get.Cheers, Steve
 

On Friday, June 15, 2012 4:49:51 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:

> FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 2012 
>
> BSNYC Friday Fun Quiz! 
> Yesterday, I dressed head to bunions in special bikey clothes, and 
> then I rode around in circles for about an hour. 
>
> I mention this only to underscore a fundamental truth, which is this: 
> Once a Fred, Always a Fred.  Sure, I could have just jumped on a bike 
> while wearing regular clothing, but instead I opted to don a special 
> proprietary wardrobe just to enjoy an hour of leisurely forward 
> motion.  For some reason, once you take it into your head that proper 
> leisure cycling has to involve stretchy shorts and clicky shoes, it's 
> nearly impossible to free yourself from this notion.  In fact, the 
> only person in history who's successfully done so is Grant Petersen, 
> and he even wrote an excellent book that will tell you how to do it 
> too, though in undertaking his de-Fredification treatment you do run 
> the risk of becoming something even stranger.  It's sort of like 
> kicking drugs only to become a born-again Christian. 
>
> Patrick Moore, who half-way Fredded up today in jersey and SPD shoes 
> but forwent the gloves, helmet, pants and glasses. 
>
> -- 
> "Push back against the age as hard as it pushes against you." 
>
> Flannery O'Connor 
>
> - 
> Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA 
> For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW 
> http://resumespecialties.com/index.html 
> - 
>

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[RBW] Re: Portland Riv-ish Ride

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

Andy: most Saturday mornings over the past 6+ years I lead a ride from my shop, 
Hiawatha Cyclery in Minneapolis, that is much like this. The route is 
determined on the fly and there are often offroad stretches and various 
obstacles to surmount on the way to/from breakfast. At the beginning of each 
ride, I usually have only a vague idea, if any, where we're gonna go. We have a 
few regulars who are confirmed "roadies", and they sometimes defect when the 
deviations-from-boring become too much. Amazingly to me, rides that have the 
same (usually dull) route every week seem to be wildly popular, while an 
unpredictable but fun ride puts people off (because I can't give them a 
straight answer about distance, speed, or other meaningless stats). Anyway, it 
sounds like your ride leader and I are on the same page! It's so easy to get 
into the rut of commuting everyday and having only a tiny number of 
recreational loops to ride. But the permutations of adventure in any major city 
(or elsewhere) are endless.

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[RBW] Re: A very cool, riv-ish bike computer/bell

[islaysteve]

I have to admit, I'd consider one of these.  Looks much better than the 
current crop, and I kind of miss my computer (but don't want to mount one 
of the Riv).  This looks like it's purely conceptual though.  

On Sunday, June 17, 2012 5:44:51 PM UTC-4, ekoral wrote:

> i thought if anyone would appreciate this new concept computer, it would 
> be you guys. It looks like it has a speedometer, trip and overall odometer, 
> as well as a BELL!  
>
> i love this thing and i can't wait until it's a reality (if ever). 
> check it out guys!
>
> eli
>
> http://redfish.ee/?p=477
>

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Re: [RBW] Summer plans?

[Mike]

On Sunday, June 17, 2012 6:11:15 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Interestingly enough, my summer plans are to head up to beautiful sunny 
> Portland (Minneapolis West) with the fam.
>

David, would be great to meet up again for a ramble through Forest Park or 
something. Or who knows, maybe something a little more ambitious such as a 
ramble out to the Gorge. Once your plans are more definite shoot me an 
email.

--mike 

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[RBW] Re: Wtb: rear rack

[Jay in Tel Aviv]

Axiom has a few very nice models which would meet your requirements.
I use one on my Sam when I want a rack. It's one of the Journeys. I've
toured with it with no issues.

Jay

On Jun 18, 7:16 am, Ryan Ray  wrote:
> The old aluminum rack that came with my 1989 touring bike really
> failed me at the all night bike scavenger hunt here in Seattle this
> weekend. I'm looking for one with good pannier supports where the bags
> won't slam into your fender stays if go over some big bumps. I don't
> care about cosmetic condition and HOPE to get one for around 50 bucks.
>
> - Ryan

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[RBW] Wtb: rear rack

[Scot Brooks]

Ryan,
I've got a brand new, but not incredibly attractive, rear rack you could have 
for free. I'm in Seattle as well. 

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[RBW] Re: Summer plans?

[Ryan Ray]

I have my first bike camping trip planned with my 3y old coming up as
long as I can replace his stolen trailer. It's a very short ride with
a ferry out to the peninsula. That's on the 30th. If that goes well
ill take him to a camping spot on the eastside that the Swift
Industries people mentioned. Also I'll be doing a weekend east of the
cascades possibly solo in August.

- Ryan



On Jun 18, 6:45 am, Mike  wrote:
> On Sunday, June 17, 2012 6:11:15 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> > Interestingly enough, my summer plans are to head up to beautiful sunny
> > Portland (Minneapolis West) with the fam.
>
> David, would be great to meet up again for a ramble through Forest Park or
> something. Or who knows, maybe something a little more ambitious such as a
> ramble out to the Gorge. Once your plans are more definite shoot me an
> email.
>
> --mike

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Re: [RBW] Summer plans?

[Kenneth Stagg]

On Fri, Jun 15, 2012 at 8:44 AM, Mike  wrote:
> It's a beautiful sunny morning here in PDX. Sadly today is my Monday and
> I'll be working through the weekend. Still, it's one of those days when you
> can feel summer on the way. Looking through Manny's and other list members'
> photos has me thinking about Rivish summer adventures. What are your plans?

Ride :)  Actually with a little luck I'm going to get to do SABRAW
this year.  It would be a good year for it since its layover day is
here in Waupun so I'd get two nights at home!  Otherwise I'm just
hoping to get to where I can do my loop around the Horicon marsh in
the mornings before work rather than having to wait for the weekends.
It's a gorgeous ride (and great for bird watching) but at 45 miles it
takes just a teeny bit too long to be fed and showered by 8:30.

-Ken

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[RBW] Re: Any NE Ohio Rivs?

[Bruce Oppenheim]

I'm here up in Chardon OH - I rode with Tom at the RR East this past spring in 
Cumberland MD. I'd be up for another trip - local roads in NE Ohio are great 
east towards PA. I'd travel to MI too and pick up another buddy on the way who 
lives in Bowling Green, Oh. 
Bruce

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Re: [RBW] 56cm AHH FFHS Still For Sale

[Trevor saxton]

Still for sale?  If so I am interested...I do live in Canada though, but am 
will willing to pay xtra for additional shipping costs.

 

On Wednesday, June 13, 2012 4:56:25 PM UTC-4, Peter M wrote:
>
> A few offers but nothing concrete yet, my wonderful wife is really on me 
> to sell this though so willing to take 1k shipped with Dia-Compe Brakes and 
> Kool Stop pads.  Thanks everyone. 
>
> On Tue, Jun 12, 2012 at 6:03 PM, Peter M  wrote:
>
>> Ok, one last shot before it goes to fleabay, which I hate to do really
>> but I have to pay over 2k for my daughter's summer camp so will be
>> looking to sell this and a myriad of new stuff I have laying around
>> too. My 56cm 650b AHH Frame, Fork, Headset and Brakes is up for sale,
>> color is School Bus Yellow but it looks more to me like Creamsicle
>> Orange. Frame obviously has room for Hetres and 52mm VO Zeppelins
>> Serial number for those that keept track of those things is SA 226. It
>> has all the rack fittings of the new Hilsens on the midfork and mid
>> seat stay, one eyelet on the front fork, two on the back dropout. Has
>> a kickstandplate, and cast in ridges on bottom bracket.  A really top
>> shelf example of a bike that is used but not abused or ridden hard. No
>> damage, usual paint loss on eyelets, small scuff on seattube decal,
>> overall in excellent shape, just begging to be ridden way more than I
>> have been.   Will include dia compe centerpulls and kookstop pads if
>> buyer wants them.  Bike really is beautiful and I have already gotten
>> compliments on the few rides I have squeezed in. Looking for $1050
>> shipped to lower 48, paypal only. Link to Flikr page, I can take more
>> pics if buyer wants.  http://www.flickr.com/photos/67889635@N06/
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[RBW] My New AHH

[blueride2]

https://picasaweb.google.com/107113808916139260792/RivendellAHH?authuser=0&feat=directlink

Check it out. Beautiful paint and lug work. Waterford does a nice job. I'm 
in the process of collecting parts for the build. Thank god for eBay! I'm 
new to the group and have enjoyed reading all of your posts. I'll check in 
again when I complete the bike. Happy trails to all of you Rivendell riders.

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[RBW] stuff for sale!

[blueride2]

I'll buy the Mark's rack and the silver shifters. Do you take paypal? Send me 
your email address and I'll make payment.
Thanks,

Richard 

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[RBW] Re: A very cool, riv-ish bike computer/bell

[trek610]

Thumbs up - I think that looks great and I would be in  provided it is 
not 1 million dollars that is.

On Sunday, June 17, 2012 4:44:51 PM UTC-5, ekoral wrote:
>
> i thought if anyone would appreciate this new concept computer, it would 
> be you guys. It looks like it has a speedometer, trip and overall odometer, 
> as well as a BELL! 
>
> i love this thing and i can't wait until it's a reality (if ever). 
> check it out guys!
>
> eli
>
> http://redfish.ee/?p=477
>

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[RBW] Re: Mary Bar/Technomic stem incompatible?

[Earl Grey]

Not sure there is enough space for this, but can you try a 26mm
Technomic, and after you have gotten the bars in place, slide in a
shim?

Good luck,

Gernot


On Jun 18, 4:11 am, Joe Broach  wrote:
> It seems to be accepted practice to spread closed face stems a little
> to insert the bars. There is/was actually a special "stem pry" tool
> made for the purpose. Jan Heine has a neat trick to accomplish the
> same with bolt+nut+coin:
>
> http://janheine.wordpress.com/2012/01/17/inserting-a-handlebar-into-a...
>
> Those Mary bars seem like a steal. I picked up an aluminum and a cr-mo
> set to try. Be warned, the cr-mo finish is bead blasted and feels like
> sharkskin--not exactly the "chrome finsih" advertised. Not that i'm
> complaining for $20. Report back on how you like the Marys!
>
> Best,
> joe broach
> portland, or

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[RBW] Re: Portland Riv-ish Ride

[Allan in Portland]

They have to be an "unracer", or they won't get it.

Six miles through over-grown industrial park to drink a luke-cool High 
Life??? Heck yeah, but if you have to ask, never mind. :-)

-Allan

On Monday, June 18, 2012 4:57:49 AM UTC-7, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery 
wrote:
>
> Andy: most Saturday mornings over the past 6+ years I lead a ride from my 
> shop, Hiawatha Cyclery in Minneapolis, that is much like this. The route is 
> determined on the fly and there are often offroad stretches and various 
> obstacles to surmount on the way to/from breakfast. At the beginning of 
> each ride, I usually have only a vague idea, if any, where we're gonna go. 
> We have a few regulars who are confirmed "roadies", and they sometimes 
> defect when the deviations-from-boring become too much. Amazingly to me, 
> rides that have the same (usually dull) route every week seem to be wildly 
> popular, while an unpredictable but fun ride puts people off (because I 
> can't give them a straight answer about distance, speed, or other 
> meaningless stats). Anyway, it sounds like your ride leader and I are on 
> the same page! It's so easy to get into the rut of commuting everyday and 
> having only a tiny number of recreational loops to ride. But the 
> permutations of adventure in any major city (or elsewhere) are endless.

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[RBW] Re: Wtb: rear rack

[Ryan Ray]

Hey Scot that would be great as I also need to replace my stolen Burly
trailer for a bike camping trip next weekend. If I replace your rack
with a steel one later in the year I'll give yours away to someone
else.

- Ryan



On Jun 18, 7:09 am, Scot Brooks  wrote:
> Ryan,
> I've got a brand new, but not incredibly attractive, rear rack you could have 
> for free. I'm in Seattle as well.

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[RBW] Re: Wtb: rear rack

[Scot Brooks]

Sounds like a plan, Ryan. I can't direct message from mobile, but if you send 
me a message we can figure it out. I'm in Belltown.

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[RBW] Re: My New AHH

[RJM]

Nice looking frame. Should make one dandy bicycle.
 
 
 
Yes, I said dandy.

On Monday, June 18, 2012 5:57:28 AM UTC-5, blueride2 wrote:

>
> https://picasaweb.google.com/107113808916139260792/RivendellAHH?authuser=0&feat=directlink
>  
>
> Check it out. Beautiful paint and lug work. Waterford does a nice job. I'm 
> in the process of collecting parts for the build. Thank god for eBay! I'm 
> new to the group and have enjoyed reading all of your posts. I'll check in 
> again when I complete the bike. Happy trails to all of you Rivendell riders.
>

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[RBW] Re: Summer plans?

[SteveD]

Beefing up my Atlantis to replace ten-year old parts:

   - Paul Neo Retro/Touring Canti breaks (purchased last night)
   - Honjo Hammered fenders
   - Rear rack change from Tubus Cargo to VO Constructeur
   - Phil bottom bracket
   - VSynergy/Phil Touring hum rear wheel combo

To some, this might be excess or frilly. But I've always wanted a bicycle 
that I could call my "dream" bike. At 56, life has become too short. :)

Also, when summer starts in Seattle (as Brian H. pointed out earlier), I'm 
going to do a few day tours in the area with the goal of making it up to 
Snoqualmie Falls:

   - .5 Lake Washington Loop
   - Full Lake Washington Loop
   - Seattle to Everett Interurban
   - Seattle to Snoqualmie Falls (maybe follow the Seattle Century route)


 

On Friday, June 15, 2012 6:44:01 AM UTC-7, Mike wrote:
>
> It's a beautiful sunny morning here in PDX. Sadly today is my Monday and 
> I'll be working through the weekend. Still, it's one of those days when you 
> can feel summer on the way. Looking through Manny's and other list members' 
> photos has me thinking about Rivish summer adventures. What are your plans? 
> s24o's? Mixed road explorations on new roads? Bike modifications? 
>
> For myself I've got the Cascade 1200k next week which isn't very Rivish 
> but after that I plan on doing the majority of the rest of my summer riding 
> on platform pedals and in regular clothing. I'm definitely planning on 
> doing some s24o's in the Mt Hood NF. I'll probably do Larch Mtn a couple of 
> times. While it's a long ride from my house to the summit and back (80 
> miles) there's nothing to keep one from just going at a reasonable pace, 
> making a day of it and enjoying the ride. 
>
> As for bike mods? I'm all fired up about kickstands. I may put them on all 
> my bikes. I put a double legger on the Hilsen yesterday and love it. Most 
> likely that kickstand will go on my LHT and I'll get a single legger for 
> the Hilsen. Hell, when I was on a 600k brevet last year I saw one of the 
> faster rides had one on his bike. I was standing around looking for a place 
> to put my bike when he rolled up to the control, put the kickstand up, got 
> his card signed and went on his way. There was something so incongruent 
> about the kickstand and his bike and yet it all made perfect sense. 
>
> I'll probably give Albatross bars a try on the Hilsen. I'm just really 
> intrigued by that set-up.
>
> With my growing appreciation for rambling through summer in regular 
> clothes I'm sure wishing RBW was selling their MUSA seersucker shirts. 
> Those sure were a great deal. They had some nice features. I did just order 
> a seersucker shirt with a fairly nice print through LL Bean. They have them 
> on sale so be aware.
>
> Okay, that enough out of me on the glorious caffeine fueled morning.
>
> --mike 
>

On Friday, June 15, 2012 6:44:01 AM UTC-7, Mike wrote:
>
> It's a beautiful sunny morning here in PDX. Sadly today is my Monday and 
> I'll be working through the weekend. Still, it's one of those days when you 
> can feel summer on the way. Looking through Manny's and other list members' 
> photos has me thinking about Rivish summer adventures. What are your plans? 
> s24o's? Mixed road explorations on new roads? Bike modifications? 
>
> For myself I've got the Cascade 1200k next week which isn't very Rivish 
> but after that I plan on doing the majority of the rest of my summer riding 
> on platform pedals and in regular clothing. I'm definitely planning on 
> doing some s24o's in the Mt Hood NF. I'll probably do Larch Mtn a couple of 
> times. While it's a long ride from my house to the summit and back (80 
> miles) there's nothing to keep one from just going at a reasonable pace, 
> making a day of it and enjoying the ride. 
>
> As for bike mods? I'm all fired up about kickstands. I may put them on all 
> my bikes. I put a double legger on the Hilsen yesterday and love it. Most 
> likely that kickstand will go on my LHT and I'll get a single legger for 
> the Hilsen. Hell, when I was on a 600k brevet last year I saw one of the 
> faster rides had one on his bike. I was standing around looking for a place 
> to put my bike when he rolled up to the control, put the kickstand up, got 
> his card signed and went on his way. There was something so incongruent 
> about the kickstand and his bike and yet it all made perfect sense. 
>
> I'll probably give Albatross bars a try on the Hilsen. I'm just really 
> intrigued by that set-up.
>
> With my growing appreciation for rambling through summer in regular 
> clothes I'm sure wishing RBW was selling their MUSA seersucker shirts. 
> Those sure were a great deal. They had some nice features. I did just order 
> a seersucker shirt with a fairly nice print through LL Bean. They have them 
> on sale so be aware.
>
> Okay, that enough out of me on the glorious caffeine fueled morning.
>
> --mike 
>

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Re: [RBW] 56cm AHH FFHS Still For Sale

[Donald Lee]

Aww darn, I just got off the phone with Rivendell to verify my size (56 was 
it) and was about to contact you to arrange payment!

Hopefully another late run Saluki (I like the kickstand plate) or AHH come 
up.

-Donald-
Oakland, CA

On Monday, June 18, 2012 8:51:32 AM UTC-7, Peter M wrote:
>
> Sorry for not giving an update here. Bike has been sold and heading for 
> sunnier pastures in CA. Hopefully she will have many beautiful rides out 
> there!. 
>  
> Peter
>
> On Sun, Jun 17, 2012 at 7:30 PM, Trevor saxton wrote:
>
>> Still for sale?  If so I am interested...I do live in Canada though, but 
>> am will willing to pay xtra for additional shipping costs.
>>
>>  
>>
>> On Wednesday, June 13, 2012 4:56:25 PM UTC-4, Peter M wrote:
>>>
>>> A few offers but nothing concrete yet, my wonderful wife is really on me 
>>> to sell this though so willing to take 1k shipped with Dia-Compe Brakes and 
>>> Kool Stop pads.  Thanks everyone. 
>>>
>>> On Tue, Jun 12, 2012 at 6:03 PM, Peter M wrote:
>>>
 Ok, one last shot before it goes to fleabay, which I hate to do really
 but I have to pay over 2k for my daughter's summer camp so will be
 looking to sell this and a myriad of new stuff I have laying around
 too. My 56cm 650b AHH Frame, Fork, Headset and Brakes is up for sale,
 color is School Bus Yellow but it looks more to me like Creamsicle
 Orange. Frame obviously has room for Hetres and 52mm VO Zeppelins
 Serial number for those that keept track of those things is SA 226. It
 has all the rack fittings of the new Hilsens on the midfork and mid
 seat stay, one eyelet on the front fork, two on the back dropout. Has
 a kickstandplate, and cast in ridges on bottom bracket.  A really top
 shelf example of a bike that is used but not abused or ridden hard. No
 damage, usual paint loss on eyelets, small scuff on seattube decal,
 overall in excellent shape, just begging to be ridden way more than I
 have been.   Will include dia compe centerpulls and kookstop pads if
 buyer wants them.  Bike really is beautiful and I have already gotten
 compliments on the few rides I have squeezed in. Looking for $1050
 shipped to lower 48, paypal only. Link to Flikr page, I can take more
 pics if buyer wants.  
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/**67889635@N06/

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Re: [RBW] Re: Koolaid drunk.

[Bruce Herbitter]

Boosucker shorts (wool boxers), collared golf shirt, Keen sandals (wool
socks), Powergrips, helmet.

And yes, this one too:

>>only to become a born-again Christian. <<
 (I have been referred to by a local spandexer as the "Minister of Wool")

That's why Sunday afternoon relaxer rides are scheduled at 2:00 PM.  The
heathens like that time too for sleeping in late on a weekend.

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[RBW] Re: Wtb: rear rack

[rcnute]

Say, if anyone in Seattle is looking to sell a Nitto Top Rack I'm looking!

Ryan

On Monday, June 18, 2012 10:30:46 AM UTC-7, Scot Brooks wrote:
>
> Sounds like a plan, Ryan. I can't direct message from mobile, but if you 
> send me a message we can figure it out. I'm in Belltown.

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[RBW] WTT front racks. My Nitto Mini Front for your Mark's Rack

[William]

I have an extra Nitto Mini Front rack.  I'm sure I'll get around to using 
it eventually, but my need right now is a front rack for a bike with 
caliper brakes.  So, I'd like to trade my lightly used Nitto Mini Front for 
a Mark's Rack in similar condition.  Local hand-off preferred (East Bay, 
from Fremont to Richmond) so we don't have to pay shipping.  Let me know if 
you have one and want to swap.  

Bill

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[RBW] Re: My New AHH

[Ablejack]

Ooh, Nice! 650b at that size, correct?

On Monday, June 18, 2012 6:57:28 AM UTC-4, blueride2 wrote:
>
>
> https://picasaweb.google.com/107113808916139260792/RivendellAHH?authuser=0&feat=directlink
>
> Check it out. Beautiful paint and lug work. Waterford does a nice job. I'm 
> in the process of collecting parts for the build. Thank god for eBay! I'm 
> new to the group and have enjoyed reading all of your posts. I'll check in 
> again when I complete the bike. Happy trails to all of you Rivendell riders.
>

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[RBW] tires and bars on the Hillbornes

[Thomas Lynn Skean]

Having decided that I do in fact prefer the Schwalbe Delta Cruiser to the Kenda 
Rain V-Cut tires, I put them on both bikes. They feel great. And there's plenty 
of room inside the fenders. And they look... well... interesting. I like it, 
anyway.

http://db.tt/2vi8YLQG
http://db.tt/2n964325
http://db.tt/eYhx7khQ

Green has Bosco with wood grips and stem-mounted shifters. Orange has Albatross 
with cork grips and indexed bar-ends-on-thumbies.

So far, Albatross still edges out Bosco in overall comfort and looks. It's 
close.

The bikes ride virtually identically, of course. Just wonderful.

Yours,
Thomas Lynn Skean

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[RBW] TA / VO 50.4 crank on Atlantis

[Gino Zahnd]

Has anyone put a TA or Velo Orange 50.4 BCD double crank on a 700c 
Atlantis? If so, what's the required bottom bracket width?

Thanks,
Gino

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[RBW] What are your favorite blogs?

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

Facebook and other "social networking" sites have led me away from blogs, 
which I used to read voraciously in ye olde days. I'm making a conscious 
effort to read more blogs. Current favorites are:
http://whileoutriding.com/
http://www.pushingthepedals.com/
http://bikenoir.blogspot.com/

I prefer blogs about touring/bikepacking/adventure more than ones about 
equipment fetishism (of course, that's usually a neat sideline, whether the 
fetish is bikes, camping gear, or cameras). Good/unique writing, photos, 
and perspective are necessary. I can only handle a small number of "artful" 
photos of handlebar twine or Phil hubs or fixed-gear chainline, but I'll 
put up with it if there are enough words and photos from cool rides/tours.

What are you folks reading?

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[RBW] Re: The Poster

[Joe Bernard]

Just ordered mine. The most recent Blug reports that the poster was a 
bigger deal to put together than the artist had planned, so these will 
probably become scarce and expensive in the not-too-distant future. 
 
Joe "Get yours now!" Bernard
Vallejo, CA. 

On Tuesday, June 12, 2012 12:52:38 PM UTC-7, Jim wrote:

> Ordered mine last night.   How can you resist?
>
> Jim in Boulder
>
> On Tuesday, June 12, 2012 8:22:05 AM UTC-6, Zack wrote:
>>
>> I placed my pre-order last night.
>>
>> I have to say, I am really excited, I checked out DLG's website and his 
>> stuff is awesome.  I can't wait to see what he has done for Riv.  
>>
>> Anyone else pre-order?  20 bucks is pretty much free for a quality 
>> poster.  
>>
>> http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/pr6.htm
>>
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[RBW] Re: The Poster

[RJM]

I just bought one too. I frankly forgot about it the last few weeks; 
thankfully this blug post came and reminded me to pony up the twenty bucks 
and get one. 
 
I look forward to seeing what it looks like.
 

On Monday, June 18, 2012 7:01:37 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote:

> Just ordered mine. The most recent Blug reports that the poster was a 
> bigger deal to put together than the artist had planned, so these will 
> probably become scarce and expensive in the not-too-distant future. 
>  
> Joe "Get yours now!" Bernard
> Vallejo, CA. 
>
> On Tuesday, June 12, 2012 12:52:38 PM UTC-7, Jim wrote:
>
>> Ordered mine last night.   How can you resist? 
>>
>> Jim in Boulder
>>
>> On Tuesday, June 12, 2012 8:22:05 AM UTC-6, Zack wrote: 
>>>
>>> I placed my pre-order last night. 
>>>
>>> I have to say, I am really excited, I checked out DLG's website and his 
>>> stuff is awesome.  I can't wait to see what he has done for Riv.  
>>>
>>> Anyone else pre-order?  20 bucks is pretty much free for a quality 
>>> poster.  
>>>
>>> http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/pr6.htm
>>>
>>

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Re: [RBW] What are your favorite blogs?

[cyclotourist]

Lovely Bicycle, All Hail The Black Market and BikeSnobNYC plus the weekly
Cluster Nation keeps me well regulated.

On Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 3:06 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery <
thill@gmail.com> wrote:

> Facebook and other "social networking" sites have led me away from blogs,
> which I used to read voraciously in ye olde days. I'm making a conscious
> effort to read more blogs. Current favorites are:
> http://whileoutriding.com/
> http://www.pushingthepedals.com/
> http://bikenoir.blogspot.com/
>
> I prefer blogs about touring/bikepacking/adventure more than ones about
> equipment fetishism (of course, that's usually a neat sideline, whether the
> fetish is bikes, camping gear, or cameras). Good/unique writing, photos,
> and perspective are necessary. I can only handle a small number of "artful"
> photos of handlebar twine or Phil hubs or fixed-gear chainline, but I'll
> put up with it if there are enough words and photos from cool rides/tours.
>
> What are you folks reading?
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[RBW] Re: What are your favorite blogs?

[RJM]

http://kentsbike.blogspot.com/
http://janheine.wordpress.com/
http://www.spiralcage.com/rootless/
 
I check in on these often.

On Monday, June 18, 2012 5:06:52 PM UTC-5, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery 
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> Facebook and other "social networking" sites have led me away from blogs, 
> which I used to read voraciously in ye olde days. I'm making a conscious 
> effort to read more blogs. Current favorites are:
> http://whileoutriding.com/
> http://www.pushingthepedals.com/
> http://bikenoir.blogspot.com/
>
> I prefer blogs about touring/bikepacking/adventure more than ones about 
> equipment fetishism (of course, that's usually a neat sideline, whether the 
> fetish is bikes, camping gear, or cameras). Good/unique writing, photos, 
> and perspective are necessary. I can only handle a small number of "artful" 
> photos of handlebar twine or Phil hubs or fixed-gear chainline, but I'll 
> put up with it if there are enough words and photos from cool rides/tours.
>
> What are you folks reading?
>

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[RBW] Re: Bosco Bars

[Peter Morgano]

I haven't ridden alot with them, anyone experience this first hand? I did
have them on my AHH for about 30 miles before I sold it and I am at 250lbs,
not experience any issues personally.
On Jun 18, 2012 6:32 PM, "Rivendell"  wrote:

> Hi Bosco Bar Buyer-Rider,
>
> We’ve ridden our own Bosco bars cruising on smooth roads and bouncing down
> bumpy trails without incident, but two riders have complained that their
> bar slips in the stem, and that’s what this letter is about.
> We don’t want, and NITTO especially doesn’t want any faint whiff of a
> problem, and so want to call this to your attention, and offer some options
> going forward.
>
> Option 1: Return the bar for replacement (you’ll have to wait a bit).
> .
> Being riders and bike-workers ourselves, of course we know that it’s not a
> simple matter of boxing up the bar. You may have to strip stuff off the
> bar; maybe even cork grips. You may have paid a local guy to rig up your
> bars, and now you’ll have to do that again. There’s a limit to the
> complication, but even minimally, it is not nothing. We recognize that and
> will compensate you a way that seems fair to us.
>
> If you want a new bar and can wait a month or six weeks for it, do this:
>
> 1.  Send us back your bar. We’re not going to send you a box or
> packing material; you’re going to have to do that part yourself. You pay
> the freight, but before you let your blood boil, read further and see how
> we’ll compensate you.
> (Alternatively, send us a digital image of the bars sawed in half. This
> would be a shame, since the bars are still super, but it’s an option, and
> no points off for taking it.)
> 2.  When we get the new Bosco bars in, we’ll replace them. It may be a
> month. It may be six weeks. It may be less than that, but give us up to 6
> weeks before calling, please.
> 3.  If you also bought and glued on cork grips, we’ll replace them.
> Other grips will likely be removable without destroying them.
> 4.  For your trouble and our own penalty, we’ll offer you a $70 credit
> on your account.
>
>
> Option 2: Refund (not much waiting)
>  Want to go this way? Send us the bar. We’ll refund you with a check or
> credit. If you want a check, we’ll make it for $20 more than your purchase
> price. If you want a credit, we’ll make it for $40 more than your purchase
> price.
>
> Option 3: Keeping it.
> Since there is nothing defective about the bar, and it’s simply a matter
> of slight slippage if it’s not tight enough and you come down on the grips
> hard, this is a viable option. And it’s not a dangerous one. The bars are
> strong. If you ride heavy and lean hard and bouncy on the bars AND don’t
> snug them enough, the bar may move. Big deal---you loosen it, re-set the
> angle, and snug ‘er up again.
>
> The thing with bicycles and mechanics is that anybody with a wrench can
> get in the game. Some people are careful, some are the opposite. You learn
> not to break bolts by breaking or stripping a few, and you learn to tighten
> enough by not tightening enough. It’s really the only way. But IN the
> learning there is risk, and we want to eliminate as much of that as
> possible.
>
> You know yourself better than we know you. If you’ve greased the bar bulge
> or stem, we’d say wipe ‘em off. In the old days, and even in some books,
> the word was to grease  the connections. We don’t do that anymore, unless
> there’s a creak, and creaks are rare.
>
> There are about 80 Bosco bars out there now. Statistically, we expect five
> of the 80 customers to think our offer isn’t generous enough. We understand
> that ideally, we’d be able to make this happen for you while you slept or
> at ice cream; but that is impossible—and so we’ve come up with options that
> sound fair to us. If none sound fair to you, please contact us directly and
> let us know what we can do, and we’ll try again.
>
> We’d like to wrap this up soon, so we’re asking you to respond by June 25.
> But why not now? Think it over. All options are winners. If you delay, you
> may forget.
>
>
>
> If you choose to send back a bar for cash or credit send to
>
> BOSCO RUBBE
> Rivendell Bicycle Works
> 2040 N. Main St. #19
> Walnut Creek, Ca 94596
>
> Include your name and if possible invoice number from your bosco order.
> Please also write a note explaining which option you’d like and any other
> pertinent info.
>
> Also include your shipping address. There will be no invoices, just
> sticking labels on the boxes.
>
> Please send responses to j...@rivbike.com.
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[RBW] Re: What are your favorite blogs?

[Michael Hechmer]

Jim, those really do look like interesting sites but, I turn 68 this 
year and increasingly feel like life is too short to give much to Facebook 
(zero) or blogs.  Try this post again, around jan 7th.

On a semi related topic, my wife and I ended a brief argument by agreeing 
that we are working too hard and need a vacation. I was thinking Minnesota 
bike trails, but am open to suggestions.  Caveats: we'll be self supported 
on a tandem for inn to inn touring, and the stoker is vertically 
challenged. 

Michael,
Westford, Vt
where my typical 2 hour ride today had 1499 feet of climbing.




On Monday, June 18, 2012 6:06:52 PM UTC-4, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery 
wrote:
>
> Facebook and other "social networking" sites have led me away from blogs, 
> which I used to read voraciously in ye olde days. I'm making a conscious 
> effort to read more blogs. Current favorites are:
> http://whileoutriding.com/
> http://www.pushingthepedals.com/
> http://bikenoir.blogspot.com/
>
> I prefer blogs about touring/bikepacking/adventure more than ones about 
> equipment fetishism (of course, that's usually a neat sideline, whether the 
> fetish is bikes, camping gear, or cameras). Good/unique writing, photos, 
> and perspective are necessary. I can only handle a small number of "artful" 
> photos of handlebar twine or Phil hubs or fixed-gear chainline, but I'll 
> put up with it if there are enough words and photos from cool rides/tours.
>
> What are you folks reading?
>

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[RBW] Re: Portland Riv-ish Ride

[Andy Smitty Schmidt]

I took 3 pictures on the ride. Only 1 is worth not deleting... 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/15966859@N07/7398233282/.

On Monday, June 11, 2012 3:12:29 PM UTC-7, Allan in Portland wrote:
>
> Perusing the Pedalpalooza Calendar, looks like the Petersen-Style-Ride is 
> this Sunday.
>
> http://www.shift2bikes.org/cal/viewpp2012.php#17-2994
> "*Equal parts Petersen-style Ride and Petersen Style-ride. Bring your 
> lugged-steel, tweed, leather, and shellac... a rolling bike show with 
> plenty of interesting discussion. Good natured curmudgeons gladly suffered. 
> Grouchy know-it-alls dropped. 5 years running and still no lycra.*"
>
> Not mentioned in the ad copy, there's typically an off-road bit or two. 
> Nothing serious, but enough to make a useful low-pass filter in case any 
> hipsters show up with tires skinnier than their jeans. For whatever reason, 
> last year really had 'em out, causing the ride to detour along a stretch of 
> active rail bed. A few years before that, it was the I-5 bridge across the 
> Columbia. Half the fun is coming out to see whatever route the crazy ride 
> leader has in store.
>
> Regards,
> -Allan
>

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[RBW] Re: What are your favorite blogs?

[Claude LaVallee]

Thanks for sharing your favorite blogs, Jim.
Beautiful and inspiiring!
Claude

On Jun 18, 6:06 pm, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery 
wrote:
> Facebook and other "social networking" sites have led me away from blogs,
> which I used to read voraciously in ye olde days. I'm making a conscious
> effort to read more blogs. Current favorites 
> are:http://whileoutriding.com/http://www.pushingthepedals.com/http://bikenoir.blogspot.com/
>
> I prefer blogs about touring/bikepacking/adventure more than ones about
> equipment fetishism (of course, that's usually a neat sideline, whether the
> fetish is bikes, camping gear, or cameras). Good/unique writing, photos,
> and perspective are necessary. I can only handle a small number of "artful"
> photos of handlebar twine or Phil hubs or fixed-gear chainline, but I'll
> put up with it if there are enough words and photos from cool rides/tours.
>
> What are you folks reading?

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[RBW] Re: Bosco Bars

[Marc Irwin]

I had a problem with it under certain conditions, like if I got clumsy and 
leaned all my weight on the ends of the bars.  I wasn't too surprised. 
The sweep on those bars creates a lot of leverage.  I have retightened them 
a couple of times.  The last time, I increased the leverage of the Allen 
wrench by using a steel tube over it to give me 2 feet of additional 
leverage.  I was able to ease another 1/2 turn to the bolt beyond what I 
could by hand.  I doubt that I will have any other problem.  Like I said, I 
wasn't surprised those bars create a lot of leverage and simply need to be 
tightened more than others. The comfort is well worth the extra turn of a 
wrench.   If I was worried about it, I would go to the Bullmoose.

Marc

On Monday, June 18, 2012 8:42:51 PM UTC-4, Peter M wrote:
>
> I haven't ridden alot with them, anyone experience this first hand? I did 
> have them on my AHH for about 30 miles before I sold it and I am at 250lbs, 
> not experience any issues personally. 
> On Jun 18, 2012 6:32 PM, "Rivendell"  wrote:
>
>> Hi Bosco Bar Buyer-Rider,
>>
>> We’ve ridden our own Bosco bars cruising on smooth roads and bouncing 
>> down bumpy trails without incident, but two riders have complained that 
>> their bar slips in the stem, and that’s what this letter is about.
>> We don’t want, and NITTO especially doesn’t want any faint whiff of a 
>> problem, and so want to call this to your attention, and offer some options 
>> going forward.
>>
>> Option 1: Return the bar for replacement (you’ll have to wait a bit).
>> .
>> Being riders and bike-workers ourselves, of course we know that it’s not 
>> a simple matter of boxing up the bar. You may have to strip stuff off the 
>> bar; maybe even cork grips. You may have paid a local guy to rig up your 
>> bars, and now you’ll have to do that again. There’s a limit to the 
>> complication, but even minimally, it is not nothing. We recognize that and 
>> will compensate you a way that seems fair to us.
>>
>> If you want a new bar and can wait a month or six weeks for it, do this:
>>
>> 1.  Send us back your bar. We’re not going to send you a box or 
>> packing material; you’re going to have to do that part yourself. You pay 
>> the freight, but before you let your blood boil, read further and see how 
>> we’ll compensate you.
>> (Alternatively, send us a digital image of the bars sawed in half. This 
>> would be a shame, since the bars are still super, but it’s an option, and 
>> no points off for taking it.)
>> 2.  When we get the new Bosco bars in, we’ll replace them. It may be 
>> a month. It may be six weeks. It may be less than that, but give us up to 6 
>> weeks before calling, please.
>> 3.  If you also bought and glued on cork grips, we’ll replace them. 
>> Other grips will likely be removable without destroying them.
>> 4.  For your trouble and our own penalty, we’ll offer you a $70 
>> credit on your account.
>>
>>
>> Option 2: Refund (not much waiting)
>>  Want to go this way? Send us the bar. We’ll refund you with a check or 
>> credit. If you want a check, we’ll make it for $20 more than your purchase 
>> price. If you want a credit, we’ll make it for $40 more than your purchase 
>> price.
>>
>> Option 3: Keeping it.
>> Since there is nothing defective about the bar, and it’s simply a matter 
>> of slight slippage if it’s not tight enough and you come down on the grips 
>> hard, this is a viable option. And it’s not a dangerous one. The bars are 
>> strong. If you ride heavy and lean hard and bouncy on the bars AND don’t 
>> snug them enough, the bar may move. Big deal---you loosen it, re-set the 
>> angle, and snug ‘er up again.
>>
>> The thing with bicycles and mechanics is that anybody with a wrench can 
>> get in the game. Some people are careful, some are the opposite. You learn 
>> not to break bolts by breaking or stripping a few, and you learn to tighten 
>> enough by not tightening enough. It’s really the only way. But IN the 
>> learning there is risk, and we want to eliminate as much of that as 
>> possible.
>>
>> You know yourself better than we know you. If you’ve greased the bar 
>> bulge or stem, we’d say wipe ‘em off. In the old days, and even in some 
>> books, the word was to grease  the connections. We don’t do that anymore, 
>> unless there’s a creak, and creaks are rare.
>>
>> There are about 80 Bosco bars out there now. Statistically, we expect 
>> five of the 80 customers to think our offer isn’t generous enough. We 
>> understand that ideally, we’d be able to make this happen for you while you 
>> slept or at ice cream; but that is impossible—and so we’ve come up with 
>> options that sound fair to us. If none sound fair to you, please contact us 
>> directly and let us know what we can do, and we’ll try again.
>>
>> We’d like to wrap this up soon, so we’re asking you to respond by June 25.
>> But why not now? Think it over. All options are winners. If you delay, 
>> you may forget.
>>
>>
>>
>> If you 

[RBW] Re: A very cool, riv-ish bike computer/bell

[GeorgeS]

Does anyone know if these things are actually for sale?  If so, where?
GeorgeS

On Sunday, June 17, 2012 5:44:51 PM UTC-4, ekoral wrote:
>
> i thought if anyone would appreciate this new concept computer, it would 
> be you guys. It looks like it has a speedometer, trip and overall odometer, 
> as well as a BELL! 
>
> i love this thing and i can't wait until it's a reality (if ever). 
> check it out guys!
>
> eli
>
> http://redfish.ee/?p=477
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Bosco Bars

[Peter Morgano]

I guess next time I offer them up in with use my ratchet set to get more
torque than I usually put into bike stuff.  I doubt it will be an issue
long term.  Hate to waste an awesome set of bars.
On Jun 18, 2012 10:03 PM, "Marc Irwin"  wrote:

> I had a problem with it under certain conditions, like if I got clumsy and
> leaned all my weight on the ends of the bars.  I wasn't too surprised.
> The sweep on those bars creates a lot of leverage.  I have retightened
> them a couple of times.  The last time, I increased the leverage of the
> Allen wrench by using a steel tube over it to give me 2 feet of additional
> leverage.  I was able to ease another 1/2 turn to the bolt beyond what I
> could by hand.  I doubt that I will have any other problem.  Like I said, I
> wasn't surprised those bars create a lot of leverage and simply need to be
> tightened more than others. The comfort is well worth the extra turn of a
> wrench.   If I was worried about it, I would go to the Bullmoose.
>
> Marc
>
> On Monday, June 18, 2012 8:42:51 PM UTC-4, Peter M wrote:
>>
>> I haven't ridden alot with them, anyone experience this first hand? I did
>> have them on my AHH for about 30 miles before I sold it and I am at 250lbs,
>> not experience any issues personally.
>> On Jun 18, 2012 6:32 PM, "Rivendell"  wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Bosco Bar Buyer-Rider,
>>>
>>> We’ve ridden our own Bosco bars cruising on smooth roads and bouncing
>>> down bumpy trails without incident, but two riders have complained that
>>> their bar slips in the stem, and that’s what this letter is about.
>>> We don’t want, and NITTO especially doesn’t want any faint whiff of a
>>> problem, and so want to call this to your attention, and offer some options
>>> going forward.
>>>
>>> Option 1: Return the bar for replacement (you’ll have to wait a bit).
>>> .
>>> Being riders and bike-workers ourselves, of course we know that it’s not
>>> a simple matter of boxing up the bar. You may have to strip stuff off the
>>> bar; maybe even cork grips. You may have paid a local guy to rig up your
>>> bars, and now you’ll have to do that again. There’s a limit to the
>>> complication, but even minimally, it is not nothing. We recognize that and
>>> will compensate you a way that seems fair to us.
>>>
>>> If you want a new bar and can wait a month or six weeks for it, do this:
>>>
>>> 1.  Send us back your bar. We’re not going to send you a box or
>>> packing material; you’re going to have to do that part yourself. You pay
>>> the freight, but before you let your blood boil, read further and see how
>>> we’ll compensate you.
>>> (Alternatively, send us a digital image of the bars sawed in half. This
>>> would be a shame, since the bars are still super, but it’s an option, and
>>> no points off for taking it.)
>>> 2.  When we get the new Bosco bars in, we’ll replace them. It may be
>>> a month. It may be six weeks. It may be less than that, but give us up to 6
>>> weeks before calling, please.
>>> 3.  If you also bought and glued on cork grips, we’ll replace them.
>>> Other grips will likely be removable without destroying them.
>>> 4.  For your trouble and our own penalty, we’ll offer you a $70
>>> credit on your account.
>>>
>>>
>>> Option 2: Refund (not much waiting)
>>>  Want to go this way? Send us the bar. We’ll refund you with a check or
>>> credit. If you want a check, we’ll make it for $20 more than your purchase
>>> price. If you want a credit, we’ll make it for $40 more than your purchase
>>> price.
>>>
>>> Option 3: Keeping it.
>>> Since there is nothing defective about the bar, and it’s simply a matter
>>> of slight slippage if it’s not tight enough and you come down on the grips
>>> hard, this is a viable option. And it’s not a dangerous one. The bars are
>>> strong. If you ride heavy and lean hard and bouncy on the bars AND don’t
>>> snug them enough, the bar may move. Big deal---you loosen it, re-set the
>>> angle, and snug ‘er up again.
>>>
>>> The thing with bicycles and mechanics is that anybody with a wrench can
>>> get in the game. Some people are careful, some are the opposite. You learn
>>> not to break bolts by breaking or stripping a few, and you learn to tighten
>>> enough by not tightening enough. It’s really the only way. But IN the
>>> learning there is risk, and we want to eliminate as much of that as
>>> possible.
>>>
>>> You know yourself better than we know you. If you’ve greased the bar
>>> bulge or stem, we’d say wipe ‘em off. In the old days, and even in some
>>> books, the word was to grease  the connections. We don’t do that anymore,
>>> unless there’s a creak, and creaks are rare.
>>>
>>> There are about 80 Bosco bars out there now. Statistically, we expect
>>> five of the 80 customers to think our offer isn’t generous enough. We
>>> understand that ideally, we’d be able to make this happen for you while you
>>> slept or at ice cream; but that is impossible—and so we’ve come up with
>>> options that sound fair to us. If none sound

[RBW] Re: What are your favorite blogs?

[Michael_S]

Jim..we must think alike ... 'cuz those are 3 of my favorites also.  And 
David, your list is ahhh.. interesting.

~mike

On Monday, June 18, 2012 3:06:52 PM UTC-7, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery 
wrote:
>
> Facebook and other "social networking" sites have led me away from blogs, 
> which I used to read voraciously in ye olde days. I'm making a conscious 
> effort to read more blogs. Current favorites are:
> http://whileoutriding.com/
> http://www.pushingthepedals.com/
> http://bikenoir.blogspot.com/
>
> I prefer blogs about touring/bikepacking/adventure more than ones about 
> equipment fetishism (of course, that's usually a neat sideline, whether the 
> fetish is bikes, camping gear, or cameras). Good/unique writing, photos, 
> and perspective are necessary. I can only handle a small number of "artful" 
> photos of handlebar twine or Phil hubs or fixed-gear chainline, but I'll 
> put up with it if there are enough words and photos from cool rides/tours.
>
> What are you folks reading?
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: What are your favorite blogs?

[cyclotourist]

Eclectic? :-)

On Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 7:18 PM, Michael_S wrote:

> Jim..we must think alike ... 'cuz those are 3 of my favorites also.  And
> David, your list is ahhh.. interesting.
>
> ~mike
>
>
> On Monday, June 18, 2012 3:06:52 PM UTC-7, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
> wrote:
>>
>> Facebook and other "social networking" sites have led me away from blogs,
>> which I used to read voraciously in ye olde days. I'm making a conscious
>> effort to read more blogs. Current favorites are:
>> http://whileoutriding.com/
>> http://www.pushingthepedals.**com/ 
>> http://bikenoir.blogspot.com/
>>
>> I prefer blogs about touring/bikepacking/adventure more than ones about
>> equipment fetishism (of course, that's usually a neat sideline, whether the
>> fetish is bikes, camping gear, or cameras). Good/unique writing, photos,
>> and perspective are necessary. I can only handle a small number of "artful"
>> photos of handlebar twine or Phil hubs or fixed-gear chainline, but I'll
>> put up with it if there are enough words and photos from cool rides/tours.
>>
>> What are you folks reading?
>>
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[RBW] Re: What are your favorite blogs?

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

Michael H: If you decide to come to MN, feel free to contact me or visit. 
I've ridden pretty extensively in various parts of the state, and have lots 
of route suggestions. I assume you've heard of the Root River trail system 
around Lanesboro? Really nice down there.

On Monday, June 18, 2012 7:43:47 PM UTC-5, Michael Hechmer wrote:
>
> Jim, those really do look like interesting sites but, I turn 68 this 
> year and increasingly feel like life is too short to give much to Facebook 
> (zero) or blogs.  Try this post again, around jan 7th.
>
> On a semi related topic, my wife and I ended a brief argument by agreeing 
> that we are working too hard and need a vacation. I was thinking Minnesota 
> bike trails, but am open to suggestions.  Caveats: we'll be self supported 
> on a tandem for inn to inn touring, and the stoker is vertically 
> challenged. 
>
> Michael,
> Westford, Vt
> where my typical 2 hour ride today had 1499 feet of climbing.
>
>
>
>
> On Monday, June 18, 2012 6:06:52 PM UTC-4, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery 
> wrote:
>>
>> Facebook and other "social networking" sites have led me away from blogs, 
>> which I used to read voraciously in ye olde days. I'm making a conscious 
>> effort to read more blogs. Current favorites are:
>> http://whileoutriding.com/
>> http://www.pushingthepedals.com/
>> http://bikenoir.blogspot.com/
>>
>> I prefer blogs about touring/bikepacking/adventure more than ones about 
>> equipment fetishism (of course, that's usually a neat sideline, whether the 
>> fetish is bikes, camping gear, or cameras). Good/unique writing, photos, 
>> and perspective are necessary. I can only handle a small number of "artful" 
>> photos of handlebar twine or Phil hubs or fixed-gear chainline, but I'll 
>> put up with it if there are enough words and photos from cool rides/tours.
>>
>> What are you folks reading?
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: A very cool, riv-ish bike computer/bell

[Benz]

Can you tell us what the failure mode of your ex-computers were? I
have a bunch of wired and wired computers and other than battery
changes, they had outlasted the inevitable match of technology (to
GPS, etc). I still have at least 2 sets of Cateye wireless Stradas and
2 sets of wired Mity IIs (from the 90's).


On Jun 17, 5:20 pm, Peter Morgano  wrote:
> I think if i get 2 years out of a speedo at a cost of 60 bucks I have
> gotten my money's worth, I wouldnt spend more than that on some fancy
> cadence setup which I know are out there.  It is just one of those things
> that wears out I find, like tires and handlebar wrap. I think that too
> often we think things should last "forever" when they take alot of abuse.
> Not that something should be total crap but there should be a reasonable
> level of wear that I have come to accept out of some things on a bike.

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[RBW] WTT my Noodle 42cm for 44cm (sf bay)

[JL]

Hell all,

I have a very good condition set of Nitto Noodles in 42cm that I don't 
need,   Does anyone in the SF bay have a set of 44cm bars (noodles or 
similar 26.0 clamp flat ramp bars) they want to trade for my smaller set?

Thanks
JL

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[RBW] Re: What are your favorite blogs?

[rob markwardt]

I love (I mean hate) the eyesore of the month on CFNation.  For
eclectic I check in on the Whoa.

http://www.blogger.com/blogin.g?blogspotURL=http://youthewhoa.blogspot.com/



On Jun 18, 7:23 pm, cyclotourist  wrote:
> Eclectic? :-)
>
> On Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 7:18 PM, Michael_S wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > Jim..we must think alike ... 'cuz those are 3 of my favorites also.  And
> > David, your list is ahhh.. interesting.
>
> > ~mike
>
> > On Monday, June 18, 2012 3:06:52 PM UTC-7, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
> > wrote:
>
> >> Facebook and other "social networking" sites have led me away from blogs,
> >> which I used to read voraciously in ye olde days. I'm making a conscious
> >> effort to read more blogs. Current favorites are:
> >>http://whileoutriding.com/
> >>http://www.pushingthepedals.**com/
> >>http://bikenoir.blogspot.com/
>
> >> I prefer blogs about touring/bikepacking/adventure more than ones about
> >> equipment fetishism (of course, that's usually a neat sideline, whether the
> >> fetish is bikes, camping gear, or cameras). Good/unique writing, photos,
> >> and perspective are necessary. I can only handle a small number of "artful"
> >> photos of handlebar twine or Phil hubs or fixed-gear chainline, but I'll
> >> put up with it if there are enough words and photos from cool rides/tours.
>
> >> What are you folks reading?
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[RBW] Re: What are your favorite blogs?

[Mike]

I love All Hail The Black Market. Cycling inquisition is good also.

--mike

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Re: [RBW] Re: What are your favorite blogs?

[cyclotourist]

I get tired of "the wonders of Colombian racers" in CI. But like it when he
throws in heavy metal!

Rob, that site is great. I forgot about it!

On Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 9:58 PM, Mike  wrote:

> I love All Hail The Black Market. Cycling inquisition is good also.
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