Re: [RBW] Re: Rampart Reservoir S24O

[Deacon Patrick]

Sounds great, Bob. There won't be hunters come spring, though I suspect 
construction will be ongoing for various flood mitigation, especially come 
snowmelt. I love that view of Pikes Peak, but being on her skirts is 
quieter. Grin.

With abandon,
Patrick

On Saturday, October 26, 2013 7:54:50 PM UTC-6, Robert Barr wrote:
>
> Patrick, looks like a good ride, hopefully we can ride up into Waldo next 
> spring. Bob 
>
>
> On Fri, Oct 25, 2013 at 11:01 AM, Deacon Patrick 
> 
> > wrote:
>
>> Yes indeed, Erl. Up until it wasn't, it was a great time! Even after the 
>> construction began, the ride out was stunning -- late light streaming 
>> through lingering aspen and rolling alpine meadows.
>>
>> I think that picture was taken soon after riding through a 100 yard 
>> flooded set ion of the trail. It was covered with a sheet of ice and I 
>> figured I'd simply crash through. I did, but it was a near thing. Ice was 
>> thicker than it looked (or I'm lighter than I look!). Grin.
>>
>> With abandon,
>> Patrick
>>
>>
>> On Friday, October 25, 2013 7:21:59 AM UTC-6, WETH wrote:
>>>
>>> Patrick,
>>> Beautiful Photos.  The smile on your face says it all! Thanks for 
>>> sharing.
>>> Erl
>>>
>>> On Thursday, October 24, 2013 11:19:39 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote:

 It was supposed to be a S48O, but between hunters and loud construction 
 work on the dam from pre-dawn to post-dusk my brain was not getting the 
 escape it needed. So I’m recovering from my recover ride. But that’s the 
 joy of pushing the envelope to try and heal the brain — sometimes it 
 pushes 
 back.

 It was a grand trip, with lots of day riding, including through snow on 
 the north slopes, a few groves of aspen still in full color, and riding 
 through a small finger of the Waldo Burn area. The sun is lower now, as my 
 burnt nose can attest to despite wearing my brimmed hat. Apparently I need 
 a sombrero. Grin. Temps are now getting down to the edge of my equipment 
 and safety comfort level, so this will likely be the last camping trip 
 till 
 Spring. It was a fantastic one while it lasted.

 http://www.flickr.com/photos/**32311885@N07/sets/**72157636920660764/

 With abandon,
 Patrick

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[RBW] FS: A Homer Hilsen

[Sean Cleary]

2 year old A Homer Hilsen from original owner, ridden sparingly. Handbuilt 
wheels and bike assembly by Jim Thill and Hiawatha Cycle. Looking for best 
offer above $3000. Bike will arrive thoroughly clean and professionally packed.

A Homer Hisen frame 61cm purchased from Rivendell
Frame Saver prior to assembly
FSA Headset
Nitto Crystal seatpost
Nitto Noodle 46cm handlebar
Nitto Tallus 90mm stem
Suguino XD2 Triple Crankset 175mm
Shimano 9sp triple bar end shifters
Shimano Deore rear derailleur
Shimano Sora triple front derailleur
Paul Thumbies
TRP RRL Retro Silver Brake Levers
Shimano XT front & rear hubs on Velocity Dyad wheels
Choice of one tire set:
Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 700 x 40 or Jack Brown Green 700 x 33
Brooks B17 Special - Honey

Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/66219337@N06/10504457703/in/photostream/

Contact me offline for further detail

Sean
Minneapolis, MN

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Re: [RBW] FS: Suntour, Simplex, Phil, Shimano, Paul, DOS ENO

[Jim Bronson]

185 OLD?  is that a typo?


On Sat, Oct 26, 2013 at 7:35 PM, Joe Bernard  wrote:

> The purge continues. I'm kind of amazed I have all this stuff! All prices
> are shipped CONUS, pics on request via email or text 'cause I'm not too
> slick at posting them online.
>
> Brake levers:
> Suntour XC Expert, NOS, rebadged Dia-Compe SS-5 I think, $60
> V-O City Levers, "3-speed" style, minor abrasion on the tip of one. $15
>
> Shifters:
> Shimano RapidFire Plus 8 x 3 pods, recent "flatbar" model, bought and
> mounted this year, never ridden, $60
> Simplex stem-mount, big and heavy from the bike boom era, $20
>
> Derailers front:
> Shimano MTB-ish triple, used, nice, standard steel road diameter (I can't
> think of that number at the moment), no label but my guess is early '90s DX
> $20
> Campagnolo Xenon double, used, oversize clamp (again, with the numbers)
> $20t
> Mavic double, very nice, from the final early-'90s group, braze-on
> attached to standard-size clamp $75
>
> Pedals:
> Phil CHP with clips n straps, rare, cool, impetuous Ebay purchase for a
> rider who doesn't use clips n straps $120
>
> Hub:
> Paul singlespeed, silver, 36-hole, 185 OLD, new $60
> White Industries DOS ENO 16/18 blue freewheel, appears to have had minimal
> use before I bought it, never mounted by me, $75
>
> That's it for now, but there's probably more in there somewhere.
>
> Joe Bernard 415-786-4623 text
> Vallejo, CA.
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Re: [RBW] Re: Rampart Reservoir S24O

[Robert Barr]

Patrick, looks like a good ride, hopefully we can ride up into Waldo next
spring. Bob


On Fri, Oct 25, 2013 at 11:01 AM, Deacon Patrick  wrote:

> Yes indeed, Erl. Up until it wasn't, it was a great time! Even after the
> construction began, the ride out was stunning -- late light streaming
> through lingering aspen and rolling alpine meadows.
>
> I think that picture was taken soon after riding through a 100 yard
> flooded set ion of the trail. It was covered with a sheet of ice and I
> figured I'd simply crash through. I did, but it was a near thing. Ice was
> thicker than it looked (or I'm lighter than I look!). Grin.
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
>
>
> On Friday, October 25, 2013 7:21:59 AM UTC-6, WETH wrote:
>>
>> Patrick,
>> Beautiful Photos.  The smile on your face says it all! Thanks for sharing.
>> Erl
>>
>> On Thursday, October 24, 2013 11:19:39 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>>>
>>> It was supposed to be a S48O, but between hunters and loud construction
>>> work on the dam from pre-dawn to post-dusk my brain was not getting the
>>> escape it needed. So I’m recovering from my recover ride. But that’s the
>>> joy of pushing the envelope to try and heal the brain — sometimes it pushes
>>> back.
>>>
>>> It was a grand trip, with lots of day riding, including through snow on
>>> the north slopes, a few groves of aspen still in full color, and riding
>>> through a small finger of the Waldo Burn area. The sun is lower now, as my
>>> burnt nose can attest to despite wearing my brimmed hat. Apparently I need
>>> a sombrero. Grin. Temps are now getting down to the edge of my equipment
>>> and safety comfort level, so this will likely be the last camping trip till
>>> Spring. It was a fantastic one while it lasted.
>>>
>>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/**32311885@N07/sets/**72157636920660764/
>>>
>>> With abandon,
>>> Patrick
>>>
>>> *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org*
>>> *www.OurHolyConception.org*
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[RBW] Re: Blah Blah Blah Clothing Blah Blah

[Zack]

insurance boy prob already placed an order...
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[RBW] FS: Suntour, Simplex, Phil, Shimano, Paul, DOS ENO

[Joe Bernard]

The purge continues. I'm kind of amazed I have all this stuff! All prices 
are shipped CONUS, pics on request via email or text 'cause I'm not too 
slick at posting them online. 
 
Brake levers:
Suntour XC Expert, NOS, rebadged Dia-Compe SS-5 I think, $60
V-O City Levers, "3-speed" style, minor abrasion on the tip of one. $15
 
Shifters:
Shimano RapidFire Plus 8 x 3 pods, recent "flatbar" model, bought and 
mounted this year, never ridden, $60
Simplex stem-mount, big and heavy from the bike boom era, $20
 
Derailers front:
Shimano MTB-ish triple, used, nice, standard steel road diameter (I can't 
think of that number at the moment), no label but my guess is early '90s DX 
$20
Campagnolo Xenon double, used, oversize clamp (again, with the numbers) $20t
Mavic double, very nice, from the final early-'90s group, braze-on attached 
to standard-size clamp $75
 
Pedals:
Phil CHP with clips n straps, rare, cool, impetuous Ebay purchase for a 
rider who doesn't use clips n straps $120
 
Hub:
Paul singlespeed, silver, 36-hole, 185 OLD, new $60
White Industries DOS ENO 16/18 blue freewheel, appears to have had minimal 
use before I bought it, never mounted by me, $75
 
That's it for now, but there's probably more in there somewhere.
 
Joe Bernard 415-786-4623 text
Vallejo, CA. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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[RBW] Re: FS: Sugino XD2 triple

[Joe Bernard]

Cranks are sold.

On Thursday, October 24, 2013 3:06:58 AM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote:

> Oops. 170. Thanks!
>
> On Wednesday, October 23, 2013 10:41:10 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
>> Joe-my-man,
>>
>> Tell your buyer what crankarm length they are buying from you.  
>>
>> kind regards
>>
>> Bill
>>
>> On Wednesday, October 23, 2013 10:29:20 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote:
>>>
>>> Used-but-nice. 24-36-46. $85 shipped. I may have a BB around here 
>>> somewhere for another 20 bucks. Please email or text for pics.
>>>  
>>> Joe Bernard 415-786-4623
>>> Vallejo, CA.
>>>
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[RBW] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell.

[Nick Worthington]

OK.  Me on my Romulus.  One year ago riding a metric century, and this year 
attempting a full century.  Kinda funny - My Riv is my road bike.  My 
country/all-round bike isn't a Riv, but it's built like one :.)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/14724719@N08/10477018355/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/14724719@N08/10477005755/in/photostream/

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Re: [RBW] Re: Brake Pad Recommendations?

[Deacon Patrick]

Mine are inserts rather than posts, or I'd love them, Patrick. Enjoy your 
winter project, Peter!

With abandon,
Patrick

On Friday, October 25, 2013 8:43:09 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
> I've got a pair or two of non-thread-post salmons that I can't use; 
> postage gets me to look for them, discover if they are 2 or 4, and send 
> them to you. You figger costs -- 2 pr can't be a lot more than 1.
>
> Contact me offlist. Send stamps. I will pack, stick on stamps, and forget.
>
> Or will trade for Bombadil.
>
>
> On Fri, Oct 25, 2013 at 8:31 PM, Mike On A Bike 
> 
> > wrote:
>
>> I have to buy some more Kool Stop inserts for my Avid v-brakes (because 
>> their stock pads make me wanna strangle kittens) and I found they're 
>> available on Amazon Prime. They can be sort of a pain for me to get from my 
>> LBS so this is good news. 
>>
>> On Thursday, October 24, 2013 11:13:45 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>>>
>>> Indeed, Bill. Blowing through brakes is a good problem to have, 
>>> especially if you're not on a steep hill at the time. Grin.
>>>
>>> With abandon,
>>> Patrick
>>>
>>> On Thursday, October 24, 2013 9:03:18 PM UTC-6, Bill Gibson wrote:

 Well done Deacon Patrick. I am always proud of wearing out brake pads, 
 rims, tires, chains, etc. Sad, though, when a frame cracks. 


 On Thu, Oct 24, 2013 at 7:53 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote:

> Thanks again, Ron. Next time I have a parts question, I'll just write 
> you off list. Grin.
>
> With abandon
> Patrick
>
>
> On Thursday, October 24, 2013 8:24:02 PM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote:
>>
>> $9/pair for Kook Stop salmon - hard to beat
>>
>> On Thursday, October 24, 2013 9:19:00 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>>>
>>> I replaced my brake pads this spring after a year of use. Now, I 
>>> nearly had to end a S24O before it started (but swapping sides worked) 
>>> from 
>>> brake metal on rim. I’ve admittedly done a lot more steep single track, 
>>> with full gear, plus riding slow behind my daughters, so no doubt my 
>>> use 
>>> has increased. 
>>>
>>> What’s the most cost effective quality brake pad for cantilevered 
>>> brakes?
>>>  
>>> With abandon,
>>> Patrick
>>>
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[RBW] Re: Seattle Mechanic Recommendation- Overhaul

[Alex Moll]

Every shop mentioned so far is great, and there are several others. Go with 
the one local to you. If it's R+E, you can't go wrong there. One of my 
favorite shops, because they actually manufacture bikes there - top notch 
frame shop in the basement - led by Denis Bushnell. The mechanics upstairs 
are very good, too.

Seattle is blessed to have two such shops - the other one being downtown 
(near Pike Place Market) - Elliott Bay Bicycles, home of Davidson Bicycles. 
Both shops are really incredible.

This is the way it was 100+ years ago for most shops. There aren't many 
full-blown shops like this left - even overseas. Alex Singer in Paris, 
Daniel Salmon somewhere in western France, Woodrup Cycles in Leeds, 
England. Toei/Grand Bois in Tokyo. I'm sure there are others, but my point 
is that these shops are now rare, and I really appreciate the few that are 
left.

Cheers,
Alex



On Friday, October 25, 2013 5:27:23 PM UTC-7, Tim Tetrault wrote:
>
> I stopped into R+E cycles today and was impressed. It's close to my work 
> so drop off and pick up would be optimal. Any opinions on them? 
>
> Free Range is one of my favorite spots, but I never go to Fremont. I did 
> see Grant speak there over a year ago, promoting *Just Ride*. 
>
> Thanks gang-
>
> On Thursday, October 24, 2013 5:32:29 PM UTC-7, Tim Tetrault wrote:
>>
>> Hey Seattle based RBW gang- I don't have the skills or tools to perform 
>> my own overhaul, but could any of you recommend a reputable mech who maybe 
>> knows their way around a Riv and will take pains to do a good job for a 
>> full overhaul?
>>
>> Thanks in advance.
>>
>> Tim
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Re: [RBW] WTB 68cm (Rivendell only)

[Curtis McKenzie]

I second the happiness.  These smaller audience bikes need to be used. I
will jump for joy** if any of you pick one up (Although I may jump 0.01 mm
higher if I get one, human nature I guess).

Ride safe and tall,

Curtis

On Saturday, October 26, 2013, Abcyclehank wrote:

> No Tom you are as entitled to grab the next one as Curtis or I.
>  Personally I am happy whenever someone scores a new large steed.  There
> are not enough large bikes for them to sit or hang unridden, and not be
> enjoyed or utilized more.
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Re: [RBW] Re: WTB 68cm (Rivendell only)

[Abcyclehank]

No Tom you are as entitled to grab the next one as Curtis or I.  Personally I 
am happy whenever someone scores a new large steed.  There are not enough large 
bikes for them to sit or hang unridden, and not be enjoyed or utilized more. 

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Re: [RBW] Re: Advice on choosing a warm coat. Slight topic drift.

[Matthew J]

I use Dachstein wool gloves with silk base layer gloves on the real cold 
commutes here in Chicago.  For some reason the good Dachsteins are almost 
impossible to source from the U.S.  Some European on line sales outlets 
carry them, but hit or miss.  Fortunately I have a relative who skis in 
Switzerland from time to time who picks up a few pair for me.

On Friday, October 25, 2013 8:42:54 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
> I decided to try something like this last year, tho' not using ragg wool 
> undergloves but regular PI or whatever gloves. Knit liners for 40F, lightly 
> padded gloves for down to 32F, then some heavy oversized leather work 
> gloves, then some thick leather mitts. It seems as if you get more warm per 
> bulk unit with wool. Minus 10F is far colder than I'll ride; only down to 
> mid teens for me.
>
>
> On Fri, Oct 25, 2013 at 7:37 PM, Deacon Patrick 
> > wrote:
>
>> I'm not Ron, but the glove system I settled on years ago is a 
>> medium-thick wool glove with a upsized leather glove over it. When 
>> exerting, this works great to -10˚F or so. I add a cotton/leather over mitt 
>> when it's colder or I'm not active as needed.
>>
>> With abandon,
>> Patrick
>>
>> On Friday, October 25, 2013 7:16:39 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote:
>>>
>>> Ron: how do those fingerless ragg wool gloves do in wind, or while 
>>> riding in temperatures below freezing? One problem I encounter almost 
>>> always is cold thumbs and middle fingers, the digits that always press 
>>> against the surface of fingered gloves -- even those worn too large. The 
>>> only really warm combo I've used (beside down-filled mittens one day 
>>> X-country skiing at -20F) were thick ragg mittens under an oversized nylon 
>>> mitten; but those were very awkward riding gloves since they hindered 
>>> braking and, certainly, shifting.
>>>
>>> I wonder how thick ragg five-fingered gloves, full finger or half, do 
>>> for cold riding.
>>>
>>>
>>> On Fri, Oct 25, 2013 at 6:55 PM, Ron Mc  wrote:
>>>
 exactly - synthetic fleece makes you sweat and loses insulation value 
 when its wet.  
 I trout fish in the winter, and if synthetic fleece gloves get wet, 
 they're useless.  Filson merino wool gloves will keep your hands warm even 
 if they're wet.  


 



 On Friday, October 25, 2013 7:25:52 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote:

> I gave up over 10 years ago on what were then late-model tech in 
> synthetic cold weather insulating gear (I forget the names; the two tops 
> I 
> had were thickish, dense knits that didn't stink after you sweat in them, 
> and didn't pill like some of the other non-stinking plastic knits).
>
> Despite their lack of odor, and though they felt warm enough in when 
> riding, as soon as you stopped and your body began to cool, they began to 
> feel clammy and cold. 
>
> Wool, OTOH, doesn't feel clammy and cold when you stop, and I also 
> find it comfortable in a far wider range of temperatures (as long as 
> these 
> temperatures are below 70F). I'd often come in from a 10-to-15 mile 
> morning 
> commute wearing a ls wool jersey under a vest of some sort, and wear the 
> jersey alone comfortably for a couple of hours at an inside temperature 
> that was some 30* to 40* F warmer than outside. And of course, no stink.
>
> One other quality of wool: it keeps me warmer in wind, despite its 
> porousness, than other knits; I will often wear a ls wool jersey over a 
> ss 
> one in temperatures of about 40F without discomfort despite the breeze 
> generated by riding. In fact, a thick, ragg wool Rivendell wooly warm ls 
> jersey sweater over a ls wool jersey, plus hat and gloves and leg 
> covering, 
> is fine down to freezing if it is not too windy. Dry climate, but our 
> percentages on cold, winter mornings can be over 50%.
>
>
> On Fri, Oct 25, 2013 at 6:08 PM, ascpgh  wrote:
>
>> [Snip] I do commute with an extra insulating garment packed in my bag 
>> through winter, seems a good bit of habit for any S24O. Need something 
>> not 
>> made sticky feeling by that sub-dripping sweating from what seems like 
>> comfortable effort on the bike. I do find that being outdoors in the 
>> evening as the temps drop to be a real education in the dew point 
>> concept. 
>> Water is going to condensate at some thermal meniscus between your body 
>> heat/moisture engine core and the falling temps of your surroundings, 
>> dress 
>> accordingly.  Or as Ted Turner, at the helm of Courageous in the 
>> Americas 
>> Cup said of knots, during your inability to recall the correct one; tie 
>> enough of them. Take enough clothes.
>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: WTB 68cm (Rivendell only)

[Tom Harrop]

Deal! I should probably wait patiently at the back of the queue because I 
already have a 68 cm Bombadil...

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