Re: [RBW] Autumn Quickbeam Ride!

[Jim Bronson]

Great shots.  Love the aspens.

Also, impressed with the photo quality of the iPhone 6.  I see you got
one quickly!

-jim

On Sun, Sep 28, 2014 at 2:33 PM, Deacon Patrick  wrote:
> I headed out this morning at 7, wheels crunching through the thick frost. I
> had no idea how far I would go, but had in the back of my mind that I’d ride
> the Rampart Reservoir loop if I kept feeling good. Mile after mile, I kept
> feeling great.
>
> I’m surprised how little of the core abdominal muscles I use standing to
> climb. Lower back, yes. Abdominal, far less. That’s a good thing, 9 days out
> from surgery! Grin.
>
> Aspen colors are stellar. What a wondrous gift to get to ride these roads
> and trails out my front door!
>
> Oh, I nearly hit a deer while climbing (go figure). She was grazing on the
> side of the road. I watched her as I approached. Single speeds are quiet. I
> remember that now, not then. She startled into the road as I was nearly next
> to her, only just quick enough to evade my front wheel. Then she went really
> fast. Anyone know the best way to get deer hair out from my teeth? Sardonic
> grin.
>
> Photos tell you I either had a brilliant ride, or hired someone to have one
> for me. Grin.
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/sets/72157648130349591/
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
>
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> www.OurHolyConception.org
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Re: [RBW] Seagull Century on Sam 2014...with Betty sighting!!!

[cyclotourist]

Great write up, thanks for taking the time to put it into words!

Cheers,
David

"it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal




On Sun, Sep 28, 2014 at 10:21 PM, lungimsam  wrote:

> This year I rode the Snow Hill Course - Salisbury University, MD to Snow
> HIll, MD loop. About 102 miles.
> They also offer a 100 mile course called the Assateague course that runs
> from the school to Assateague Island to the beach and the Atlantic Ocean
> and back. I did it last year, and this year tried the Snow Hill course,
> since I hadn;t done it before.
>
> *Weather:*
> Gorgeous. Blue skies, 50's-80's. Crisp air. Not too hot or sunny.
> Headwindy during miles 20-75 or so. They were mild, not frustrating, but
> they did slow one down. Sporadic after that. I wore two thin wool shirts,
> Descente cycling shorts, Nike shoes, Summer gloves, ankle socks, Wal-Mart
> 10$ cheapy glasses frames with clear display plastic lenses and a stick on
> rearview mirror on them.
>
> *The people:*
> 1. Saw a woman on a blue Betty, must have been during the first 15 minutes
> of the ride or so. I was trying to keep up with my riding buddy as he was
> making his way through the starting crowds, so I only made time for a "Nice
> Betty!" as I rode by. It was a very pretty blue Betty Foy. They look much
> better in person than in pictures.
> 2. Two people complimented my "old bike". I told them it was made in 2013.
> 3. Saw a young lady on a Schwinn World Sport Mixte with drop bars.
> Dia-Compe centerpulls, Suntour derailers, and an old Sugino triple
> crankset. She said it was her 30$ garage sale find, and that she came to do
> the metric century also offered at the event today, but decided to do the
> full century instead. Her longest ride ever before the event was 30 miles,
> she said. I saw her again at the 75 mile rest stop and she was cheerful and
> looked like she could easily finish the whole century. I hope she made it.
> What a brave and cheerful young lady.
> 4. Saw a burgundy steel Holdsworth lugged Reynolds bike ridden by a very
> cheerful middle aged woman who was gleefully gushing about steel being
> perfect for 50-100 mile touring rides like this century. Her confidence and
> optimism about riding was contagious and refreshing. I asked her if her
> Reynolds bike planed, and she said no. But she did feel that steel smooths
> out the ride and absorbs the bumps.
>
> *The bikes:*
> The Betty was the only Rivendell I saw. I also saw lotsa alu and carbon
> bikes.  I saw the Holdsworth and a few Rivved out Treks, several tandems, a
> unicyclist on a huge unicycle, and a child (~11 years old?) on a drop bar
> bike. I saw no French looking Rando type bikes that I recall.
>
> *The ride:*
> My riding buddy and I got off to a strong start, making our way through
> the crowds and blasting off down the flat country roads of the Eastern
> Shore, MD. And I mean flat. I think the Seagull Century is an excellent
> first century for anyone because there are no hard efforts unless you get
> slammed by headwinds, which can happen I hear. But last year and this year
> were not bad. 2013 had almost no headwinds at all on that ride. The air was
> still for the first 20 miles this year. Made for "Yeee-haw!" riding down
> the pine laden, marshy, flat, smooth, shady roads. I was on my Riv build
> 2013 Blue Sam, and he was on his Trek with flat bar road bike. This was the
> 3rd century on my Sam.
>
> Crisp, beautiful morning in the 50's. Big crowds until after the first 20
> mile rest stop, when suddenly everyone seemed to vanish. I had heard the
> Snow Hill loop was less popular than the Assateaque route offered. And I
> guess the three routes branched out after the first rest stop. It is nice
> to not have to worry about pacelines zooming by you and crowded roadways.
> So the sparsely populated route made for peaceful riding down quiet roads
> with minimal traffic and it was fun to see the same riders along the route
> as we leaped frogged each other along the way at times and encouraged one
> another.
>
> The headwinds started at mile 20 and lasted pretty steady until mile 75.
> Nothing frustrating or hard, but enough to knock a couple mph off your bike
> computer. Still very pleasant riding, though. I noticed the roads seemed to
> switch from very smooth and fast surfaces to this kind of very rough,
> pebbly tar that was a slower surface.
>
> We kept going at a pace that was a little higher than a "forever pace".
>
> I started to get sugar crashy around mile 50 for a few miles for some
> reason. I briefly stopped for 1/2 a peanut butter granola bar, Gatorade,
> and most importantly prayer, and then rode on. My energy came right back
> and I rode strong for the rest of the ride.
>
> We rode through tree lined roadways, and open farm fields where you could
> survey the landscape as you cruised along. Dry fields of golden crops of
> (soy bean?) looked like fields of yellow flowers at first glance. One dried
> corn field I saw had green vines 

[RBW] Seagull Century on Sam 2014...with Betty sighting!!!

[lungimsam]

This year I rode the Snow Hill Course - Salisbury University, MD to Snow 
HIll, MD loop. About 102 miles.
They also offer a 100 mile course called the Assateague course that runs 
from the school to Assateague Island to the beach and the Atlantic Ocean 
and back. I did it last year, and this year tried the Snow Hill course, 
since I hadn;t done it before.

*Weather:*
Gorgeous. Blue skies, 50's-80's. Crisp air. Not too hot or sunny. Headwindy 
during miles 20-75 or so. They were mild, not frustrating, but they did 
slow one down. Sporadic after that. I wore two thin wool shirts, Descente 
cycling shorts, Nike shoes, Summer gloves, ankle socks, Wal-Mart 10$ 
cheapy glasses frames with clear display plastic lenses and a stick on 
rearview mirror on them.

*The people:*
1. Saw a woman on a blue Betty, must have been during the first 15 minutes 
of the ride or so. I was trying to keep up with my riding buddy as he was 
making his way through the starting crowds, so I only made time for a "Nice 
Betty!" as I rode by. It was a very pretty blue Betty Foy. They look much 
better in person than in pictures.
2. Two people complimented my "old bike". I told them it was made in 2013.
3. Saw a young lady on a Schwinn World Sport Mixte with drop bars. 
Dia-Compe centerpulls, Suntour derailers, and an old Sugino triple 
crankset. She said it was her 30$ garage sale find, and that she came to do 
the metric century also offered at the event today, but decided to do the 
full century instead. Her longest ride ever before the event was 30 miles, 
she said. I saw her again at the 75 mile rest stop and she was cheerful and 
looked like she could easily finish the whole century. I hope she made it. 
What a brave and cheerful young lady.
4. Saw a burgundy steel Holdsworth lugged Reynolds bike ridden by a very 
cheerful middle aged woman who was gleefully gushing about steel being 
perfect for 50-100 mile touring rides like this century. Her confidence and 
optimism about riding was contagious and refreshing. I asked her if her 
Reynolds bike planed, and she said no. But she did feel that steel smooths 
out the ride and absorbs the bumps.

*The bikes:*
The Betty was the only Rivendell I saw. I also saw lotsa alu and carbon 
bikes.  I saw the Holdsworth and a few Rivved out Treks, several tandems, a 
unicyclist on a huge unicycle, and a child (~11 years old?) on a drop bar 
bike. I saw no French looking Rando type bikes that I recall.

*The ride:*
My riding buddy and I got off to a strong start, making our way through the 
crowds and blasting off down the flat country roads of the Eastern Shore, 
MD. And I mean flat. I think the Seagull Century is an excellent first 
century for anyone because there are no hard efforts unless you get slammed 
by headwinds, which can happen I hear. But last year and this year were not 
bad. 2013 had almost no headwinds at all on that ride. The air was still 
for the first 20 miles this year. Made for "Yeee-haw!" riding down the pine 
laden, marshy, flat, smooth, shady roads. I was on my Riv build 2013 Blue 
Sam, and he was on his Trek with flat bar road bike. This was the 3rd 
century on my Sam.

Crisp, beautiful morning in the 50's. Big crowds until after the first 20 
mile rest stop, when suddenly everyone seemed to vanish. I had heard the 
Snow Hill loop was less popular than the Assateaque route offered. And I 
guess the three routes branched out after the first rest stop. It is nice 
to not have to worry about pacelines zooming by you and crowded roadways. 
So the sparsely populated route made for peaceful riding down quiet roads 
with minimal traffic and it was fun to see the same riders along the route 
as we leaped frogged each other along the way at times and encouraged one 
another.

The headwinds started at mile 20 and lasted pretty steady until mile 75. 
Nothing frustrating or hard, but enough to knock a couple mph off your bike 
computer. Still very pleasant riding, though. I noticed the roads seemed to 
switch from very smooth and fast surfaces to this kind of very rough, 
pebbly tar that was a slower surface.

We kept going at a pace that was a little higher than a "forever pace".

I started to get sugar crashy around mile 50 for a few miles for some 
reason. I briefly stopped for 1/2 a peanut butter granola bar, Gatorade, 
and most importantly prayer, and then rode on. My energy came right back 
and I rode strong for the rest of the ride.

We rode through tree lined roadways, and open farm fields where you could 
survey the landscape as you cruised along. Dry fields of golden crops of 
(soy bean?) looked like fields of yellow flowers at first glance. One dried 
corn field I saw had green vines with large purple flowers growing up the 
stalks. Deeply setback homes made for long, dark,  gravel driveways that 
were fun too look down through heavily wooded areas. Many farms had large 
chicken coop compounds that were interesting to see and smell, but also 
made me reflect on the ethics 

[RBW] Sunset over Napa County yesterday, as seen from the penultimate rest stop on the Knoxville Double Century. | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

[hsmitham]

Looks heavenly.

~Hugh

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Re: [RBW] Re: Autumn Quickbeam Ride!

[Deacon Patrick]

@ David: Yeah. I'm rather spoiled.
@ Jon: Yeah. See above. Grin.

With abandon,
Patrick

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Re: [RBW] Re: Platform/Spiked pedals question (gripsters, grip kings, etc.)

[Deacon Patrick]

> Presumably not whilst pedaling barefoot? :-)
>
> Barefoot is no pins. But because I ride both bikes on trails, and I've 
decided to wear shoes on trails due to too many flappers from root and rock 
encounters and the fact that it's a pain to have to figure out which side 
of the pedal has pins (or not), it's pins all round and shoes all the time. 
Sigh. Sardonic grin.

With abandon,
Patrick

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Re: [RBW] Re: Frankenstein Bike

[Ron Mc]

more like Eva Green

On Sunday, September 28, 2014 9:16:01 PM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Mary Ann pretty, or Ginger pretty?
>
> Cheers,
> David
>
> "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal
>
>
>
>
> On Sun, Sep 28, 2014 at 6:42 PM, Ron Mc > 
> wrote:
>
>> it's beyond pretty, that bike is drop-dead gorgeous.  Again, he really 
>> wasn't down on the bike, he was second-guessing its pedigree. 
>>
>>
>> On Sunday, September 28, 2014 7:57:57 PM UTC-5, grrlyrida wrote:
>>>
>>> I think it's pretty.
>>>
>>> On Friday, September 26, 2014 8:42:06 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote:

 I'm off on Friday's while the rest of humanity in Los Angeles is madly 
 rushing to get home in petrol-chemical bubbles. I decided to do a ramble 
 over Pasadena way mail some letters go to Vroman's book store and have a 
 bite to eat. While resting a spell a fellow walks up to me and say's 
 that's 
 a great Frankenstein bike but with nice parts. I didn't know entirely how 
 to respond? I could have gone through the litany of what makes this bike 
 special and the Rivendell ethos. Instead I just said thank you.  
 Interesting perceptions out there regarding bicycles.



 

 ~Hugh

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[RBW] Re: Berthoud bag/Marks rack mounting question

[Mike Schiller]

I've taken mine on some really technical rocky trails and never had the 
socket head screws come loose. Mine came with star lock washers and I crank 
them down tight.

There is a possibility that neither the 91 or 121 will fit perfect,  The 
best plan is to get the bag and sit it on the rack and measure the distance 
from behind the stem clamp bolt to the bag rear face. Subtract 5 mm for the 
part that bolts to the bag and you have the size.  Pick the one that fits 
this distance best. Since it rotates on an arc you can move it  a bit to 
get the right fit.

~mike 
Carlsbad Ca.


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Re: [RBW] Re: Original Mustache Bar Brake Lever Positioning.

[cyclotourist]

That's pretty similar to what I have. My ends are maybe 1cm inboard from
the plane the edges of the bars create.

Cheers,
David

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On Sun, Sep 28, 2014 at 2:40 PM, Joe Bernard  wrote:

> I like the ends of the levers to line up with the outside edge of the
> bars.
>
> Joe Bernard
> Vallejo, CA.
>
>
> On Sunday, September 28, 2014 11:10:21 AM UTC-7, David Banzer wrote:
>
>> It's been awhile since I've tried mustaches, but I wanted to try them out
>> again.
>> I'm using old Dia Compe non-aero brake levers and am trying to get a
>> comfortable position for them.
>> Any tips for setting up brake levers on the original mustache bar?
>> Thanks,
>> David
>> Chicago
>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Two for the big boys

[Kieran J]

Nice one Jim hehe ;-)

Enjoy it. Nice Schmidt hub on the front too, sweet !

KJ


On Sunday, September 28, 2014 9:18:48 PM UTC-4, Jim Bronson wrote:
>
> I figured it was someone from here :p
>
> Wished i would have done the buy it now but oh well.  Only cost me 16 over 
> but not the end of the world.
>
> Fire sale of other stuff coming soon!
> On Sep 28, 2014 7:25 AM, "Kieran J" > 
> wrote:
>
>> I tried for the Redwood in the final minutes but no dice.
>>
>> KJ
>>
>> On Sunday, September 21, 2014 11:08:36 PM UTC-4, Peter M wrote:
>>>
>>> Great prices too, IMO
>>>
>>> http://www.ebay.com/itm/67cm-Rivendell-Redwood-/
>>> 291247953084?pt=US_Bicycles_Frames&hash=item43cfbb14bc
>>>
>>> http://www.ebay.com/itm/68cm-Rivendell-Ramboulliet-/
>>> 291248387059?pt=US_Bicycles_Frames&hash=item43cfc1b3f3
>>>
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[RBW] Re: Platform/Spiked pedals question (gripsters, grip kings, etc.)

[dougP]

My experience with the Grip Kings was they provide good grip even when wet, 
and I could easily move my foot around.  The downside is my personal 
clumsiness.  It seemed my right calf was always scraped up from the pedal 
whacking me as I lifted the bike over an obstacle, carried it up stairs, 
etc.  I now use some cheap campus pedals with a rubber surface.  They are 
similar to the MKS flat pedals that Rivendell sells, but with the rubber 
grip.  I rode them in Thailand thru rain & slippery mud, wearing walking 
sandals, with no serious slippage problems.  Probably not for everyone, 
though.

dougP

On Sunday, September 28, 2014 10:47:06 AM UTC-7, lungimsam wrote:
>
> Thinking about a platform pedal.
>
> I like sliding my feet around on the pedals without having to lift them up 
> off the pedal to reposition.
>
> I don't like shoes getting "locked" into a position because the pedal 
> surface mates with grooves in the shoe sole, forcing you to lift the foot 
> off the pedal to adjust your foot position into your pedaling sweet spot.
>
> Does this mating happen with the gripsters and grip kings? Are the spikes 
> removable if desired? Or is it easy to shift the foot around without having 
> to lift off pedal to adjust?
>

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[RBW] Re: Autumn Quickbeam Ride!

[Jon in the foothills of Central Colorado]

Patrick,
Beautiful pics.I'm happy you are back in the saddle again. Did you ride 
from your house? Thanks for sharing!
On Sunday, September 28, 2014 1:33:34 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote:

> I headed out this morning at 7, wheels crunching through the thick frost. 
> I had no idea how far I would go, but had in the back of my mind that I’d 
> ride the Rampart Reservoir loop if I kept feeling good. Mile after mile, I 
> kept feeling great.
>
> I’m surprised how little of the core abdominal muscles I use standing to 
> climb. Lower back, yes. Abdominal, far less. That’s a good thing, 9 days 
> out from surgery! Grin.
>
> Aspen colors are stellar. What a wondrous gift to get to ride these roads 
> and trails out my front door!
>
> Oh, I nearly hit a deer while climbing (go figure). She was grazing on the 
> side of the road. I watched her as I approached. Single speeds are quiet. I 
> remember that now, not then. She startled into the road as I was nearly 
> next to her, only just quick enough to evade my front wheel. Then she went 
> really fast. Anyone know the best way to get deer hair out from my teeth? 
> Sardonic grin.
>
> Photos tell you I either had a brilliant ride, or hired someone to have 
> one for me. Grin.
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/sets/72157648130349591/
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
>
> *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org *
> *www.OurHolyConception.org *
>  
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Frankenstein Bike

[dougP]

One of the neat things about bikes is that once you get a good frame that 
you like (fits & rides well), it can be re-purposed with different parts as 
your needs or wants change.  I remember your Hilsen with fenders, drop 
bars, rear rack (?).  A few bits here & there, and voila!  different bike.  
Grant once said something to the effect that a frame is a place to hang the 
parts you select.  I've taken that to mean the end result is up to you.  
The frame is a blank canvas.  Of course, a Rivendell frame is really, 
really nice canvas.  

dougP

On Sunday, September 28, 2014 4:08:56 PM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote:
>
> thanks Hugh - we went to San Antonio Siclovia today.  It was a hit, and I 
> got a lot of nice comments.  I put about 25 miles on it every week.  
> Bought it new in '76 in college and it's on its 3rd rebuild.  Only 
> original components are brake calipers and headset.  
>
> On Sunday, September 28, 2014 10:54:53 AM UTC-5, hsmitham wrote:
>>
>> Man that Raleigh is awesome! 
>>
>> ~Hugh
>>
>> “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep 
>> moving.” ― Albert Einstein
>>
>> http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sun, Sep 28, 2014 at 5:20 AM, Ron Mc  wrote:
>>
>>> Of course I wasn't there, but it sounds like he meant it as a 
>>> compliment.  Gotta admit, the color is gorgeous, but it's  also 
>>> Frankencolor.  
>>> I was on my Raleigh, which really is a Frankenbike, stopping to help a 
>>> guy on a mountain bike with a flat and no pump.  I don't know what he 
>>> thought my bike was, he at first commented that my pump had the wrong kind 
>>> of valves., and of course we both had presta valves.  
>>> Case of market recognition, IMO.  In most cities, you can't go to the 
>>> local bike shop and buy a Hilsen, or even see anything like it.  
>>>
>>>
>>> 
>>>
>>>
>>> On Friday, September 26, 2014 10:42:06 PM UTC-5, hsmitham wrote:
>>>
 I'm off on Friday's while the rest of humanity in Los Angeles is madly 
 rushing to get home in petrol-chemical bubbles. I decided to do a ramble 
 over Pasadena way mail some letters go to Vroman's book store and have a 
 bite to eat. While resting a spell a fellow walks up to me and say's 
 that's 
 a great Frankenstein bike but with nice parts. I didn't know entirely how 
 to respond? I could have gone through the litany of what makes this bike 
 special and the Rivendell ethos. Instead I just said thank you.  
 Interesting perceptions out there regarding bicycles.



 

 ~Hugh

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Re: [RBW] Re: Platform/Spiked pedals question (gripsters, grip kings, etc.)

[cyclotourist]

Presumably not whilst pedaling barefoot? :-)

Cheers,
David

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> I ride VP's Vice, very similar to their Gripsters. The great thing is I
> can play around with how many pins are in based on how much foot movement I
> want. I've decided I prefer them all in, and just life my feet briefly to
> shift positions around. Not a big deal.
>
> With abandon,
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Re: [RBW] Re: Frankenstein Bike

[cyclotourist]

Mary Ann pretty, or Ginger pretty?

Cheers,
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On Sun, Sep 28, 2014 at 6:42 PM, Ron Mc  wrote:

> it's beyond pretty, that bike is drop-dead gorgeous.  Again, he really
> wasn't down on the bike, he was second-guessing its pedigree.
>
>
> On Sunday, September 28, 2014 7:57:57 PM UTC-5, grrlyrida wrote:
>>
>> I think it's pretty.
>>
>> On Friday, September 26, 2014 8:42:06 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote:
>>>
>>> I'm off on Friday's while the rest of humanity in Los Angeles is madly
>>> rushing to get home in petrol-chemical bubbles. I decided to do a ramble
>>> over Pasadena way mail some letters go to Vroman's book store and have a
>>> bite to eat. While resting a spell a fellow walks up to me and say's that's
>>> a great Frankenstein bike but with nice parts. I didn't know entirely how
>>> to respond? I could have gone through the litany of what makes this bike
>>> special and the Rivendell ethos. Instead I just said thank you.
>>> Interesting perceptions out there regarding bicycles.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 
>>>
>>> ~Hugh
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Re: [RBW] Re: Autumn Quickbeam Ride!

[cyclotourist]

My Quickbeam ride's background wasn't quite so pastoral:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/15198239980/

But a good time nonetheless!

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> Glad you are healing up so well and on the bike again so soon! Congrats!
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[RBW] Sunset over Napa County yesterday, as seen from the penultimate rest stop on the Knoxville Double Century. | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

[Eric Norris]

Out riding Monsieur Blurt yesterday (pretty much all day) and caught this photo 
of the sunset over Napa County:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/15383832521/

Enjoy!

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[RBW] Re: Autumn Quickbeam Ride!

[lungimsam]

Glad you are healing up so well and on the bike again so soon! Congrats! 

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[RBW] Re: Frankenstein Bike

[Ron Mc]

it's beyond pretty, that bike is drop-dead gorgeous.  Again, he really 
wasn't down on the bike, he was second-guessing its pedigree. 

On Sunday, September 28, 2014 7:57:57 PM UTC-5, grrlyrida wrote:
>
> I think it's pretty.
>
> On Friday, September 26, 2014 8:42:06 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote:
>>
>> I'm off on Friday's while the rest of humanity in Los Angeles is madly 
>> rushing to get home in petrol-chemical bubbles. I decided to do a ramble 
>> over Pasadena way mail some letters go to Vroman's book store and have a 
>> bite to eat. While resting a spell a fellow walks up to me and say's that's 
>> a great Frankenstein bike but with nice parts. I didn't know entirely how 
>> to respond? I could have gone through the litany of what makes this bike 
>> special and the Rivendell ethos. Instead I just said thank you. 
>>  Interesting perceptions out there regarding bicycles.
>>
>>
>>
>> 
>>
>> ~Hugh
>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Two for the big boys

[Jim Bronson]

I figured it was someone from here :p

Wished i would have done the buy it now but oh well.  Only cost me 16 over
but not the end of the world.

Fire sale of other stuff coming soon!
On Sep 28, 2014 7:25 AM, "Kieran J"  wrote:

> I tried for the Redwood in the final minutes but no dice.
>
> KJ
>
> On Sunday, September 21, 2014 11:08:36 PM UTC-4, Peter M wrote:
>>
>> Great prices too, IMO
>>
>> http://www.ebay.com/itm/67cm-Rivendell-Redwood-/
>> 291247953084?pt=US_Bicycles_Frames&hash=item43cfbb14bc
>>
>> http://www.ebay.com/itm/68cm-Rivendell-Ramboulliet-/
>> 291248387059?pt=US_Bicycles_Frames&hash=item43cfc1b3f3
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[RBW] Re: Frankenstein Bike

[grrlyrida]

I think it's pretty.

On Friday, September 26, 2014 8:42:06 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote:
>
> I'm off on Friday's while the rest of humanity in Los Angeles is madly 
> rushing to get home in petrol-chemical bubbles. I decided to do a ramble 
> over Pasadena way mail some letters go to Vroman's book store and have a 
> bite to eat. While resting a spell a fellow walks up to me and say's that's 
> a great Frankenstein bike but with nice parts. I didn't know entirely how 
> to respond? I could have gone through the litany of what makes this bike 
> special and the Rivendell ethos. Instead I just said thank you. 
>  Interesting perceptions out there regarding bicycles.
>
>
>
> 
>
> ~Hugh
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Re: [RBW] Re: Berthoud bag/Marks rack mounting question

[Steve Palincsar]

On 09/28/2014 08:06 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote:
Jan claims the Berthoud auto loosens.  I've never had a problem with 
my Berthoud Decaleurs loosening on the road (or off)


I was at Bike Virginia shortly after buying the Berthoud decaleur that's 
now on my MAP.  Then it was on my Saluki.  Four days into the event, 
both screws holding the middle portion loosened, and I lost one of 
them.  Cycled Ed replaced one of the allen bolts with a Phillips screw.  
That was in 2005 or 2006.


Everything was fine until yesterday.  20 miles of washboard gravel and I 
thought it a good idea to check the screws, and lo and behold, the 
Phillips screw had backed out half way.  It would have fallen out for 
sure by the end of the ride had I not tightened it.  I'm going to 
refasten both screws with Locktite tomorrow.



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[RBW] Re: Platform/Spiked pedals question (gripsters, grip kings, etc.)

[Deacon Patrick]

I ride VP's Vice, very similar to their Gripsters. The great thing is I can 
play around with how many pins are in based on how much foot movement I 
want. I've decided I prefer them all in, and just life my feet briefly to 
shift positions around. Not a big deal.

With abandon,
Patrick

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[RBW] Re: Autumn Quickbeam Ride!

[Deacon Patrick]

Thanks, all!

The weather was brilliant for my ride, Kieran. Of course, there's no such 
thing as bad weather, only bad clothing. Grin. In the last picture, the 
clouds on the horizon unleashed a fantastic autumn rain for 3-4 hours not 
long after I got home.

With abandon,
Patrick

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[RBW] Re: Platform/Spiked pedals question (gripsters, grip kings, etc.)

[justinaugust]

I have the VO Sabot and love the amount of grip on them. I could take out 
the pins on one side if I needed to and may do that to put grip tape on. 
Rob at Ocean Air Cycles really likes the VP Vice 
(http://oceanaircycles.com/2013/04/22/vp-vice-and-001-pedal-comparison/) 
and if I were buying new pedals I'd grab a pair of those.

-J

On Sunday, September 28, 2014 5:18:28 PM UTC-7, Philip Williamson wrote:
>
> I have VP-001 gripsters with pins on one side, and skateboard grip tape on 
> the other. The tape comes off after several months, but gives a good 
> attachment with plenty of easy movement. The grip side is less comfortable, 
> but maybe better for pulling away from stop lights on a wet day with a tall 
> gear.
>
> Philip
> www biketinker.com
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[RBW] Re: Autumn Quickbeam Ride!

[Dennis Hogan]

Truly "God's Country". Glad to see you are on the mend.
Dennis in PDX

On Sunday, September 28, 2014 12:33:34 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> I headed out this morning at 7, wheels crunching through the thick frost. 
> I had no idea how far I would go, but had in the back of my mind that I’d 
> ride the Rampart Reservoir loop if I kept feeling good. Mile after mile, I 
> kept feeling great.
>
> I’m surprised how little of the core abdominal muscles I use standing to 
> climb. Lower back, yes. Abdominal, far less. That’s a good thing, 9 days 
> out from surgery! Grin.
>
> Aspen colors are stellar. What a wondrous gift to get to ride these roads 
> and trails out my front door!
>
> Oh, I nearly hit a deer while climbing (go figure). She was grazing on the 
> side of the road. I watched her as I approached. Single speeds are quiet. I 
> remember that now, not then. She startled into the road as I was nearly 
> next to her, only just quick enough to evade my front wheel. Then she went 
> really fast. Anyone know the best way to get deer hair out from my teeth? 
> Sardonic grin.
>
> Photos tell you I either had a brilliant ride, or hired someone to have 
> one for me. Grin.
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/sets/72157648130349591/
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
>
> *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org *
> *www.OurHolyConception.org *
>  
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[RBW] Re: 44 noodle vs. 42 Highway One

['Tony McG' via RBW Owners Bunch]

I have a 46 Noodle on my San Marcos, 46 Highway One on my Santana, 46 Soba 
on my Atlantis, and 46 Salsa Cowbell on my LHT.  I like them all, and I 
don't know if I would be able to pick a favorite.  They all have 
Tektro/Cane Creek/Retro Shift brake levers which is were I ride most of the 
time.  I keep my bars level with the saddle, so I am comfortable in the 
drops on all of these bicycles.

On Thursday, September 25, 2014 8:53:23 PM UTC-5, Don Compton wrote:
>
> I was enjoying the Soma Highway One bar, but while experimenting with my 
> new Compass tires on my Roadeo and then my Hampsten SBTi, I have come to 
> the realization that the 44 Noodle is best for me. It just offers me more 
> positions on the bar. GP was right all along. My Soba 44cm is going back on 
> my Roadeo until I change my mind again.
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[RBW] Platform/Spiked pedals question (gripsters, grip kings, etc.)

[Philip Williamson]

I have VP-001 gripsters with pins on one side, and skateboard grip tape on the 
other. The tape comes off after several months, but gives a good attachment 
with plenty of easy movement. The grip side is less comfortable, but maybe 
better for pulling away from stop lights on a wet day with a tall gear.

Philip
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[RBW] Re: Berthoud bag/Marks rack mounting question

[Bill Lindsay]

Jan claims the Berthoud auto loosens.  I've never had a problem with my 
Berthoud Decaleurs loosening on the road (or off)

On Sunday, September 28, 2014 4:20:42 PM UTC-7, Tim wrote:
>
> Thanks everyone! I'm thinking that the large Berthoud with the H-121 
> decaleur is going to be the way I go. It sounds like, based on your 
> responses, it's a pretty safe bet that it will work. I guess I caaould 
> always swap out for the H-91. There's only one question left: I've been 
> told the Berthoud decaleurs (as opposed to the Grand Bois) tend to come 
> loose. Is this your experience? It's cooling off here in the Northeast so 
> it's time to start carrying extra duds here soon so I should pull the 
> trigger here pretty quick. Thanks!

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Re: [RBW] Re: Autumn Quickbeam Ride!

[Mike Williams]

Looks perfect!

Sent from my iPhone

> On Sep 28, 2014, at 4:43 PM, Kieran J  wrote:
> 
> Amazing looking ride! Super landscape and what appears to be ideal weather.
> Great photos to boot :-)
> 
> KJ
> 
> 
>> On Sunday, September 28, 2014 3:33:34 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>> I headed out this morning at 7, wheels crunching through the thick frost. I 
>> had no idea how far I would go, but had in the back of my mind that I’d ride 
>> the Rampart Reservoir loop if I kept feeling good. Mile after mile, I kept 
>> feeling great.
>> 
>> I’m surprised how little of the core abdominal muscles I use standing to 
>> climb. Lower back, yes. Abdominal, far less. That’s a good thing, 9 days out 
>> from surgery! Grin.
>> 
>> Aspen colors are stellar. What a wondrous gift to get to ride these roads 
>> and trails out my front door!
>> 
>> Oh, I nearly hit a deer while climbing (go figure). She was grazing on the 
>> side of the road. I watched her as I approached. Single speeds are quiet. I 
>> remember that now, not then. She startled into the road as I was nearly next 
>> to her, only just quick enough to evade my front wheel. Then she went really 
>> fast. Anyone know the best way to get deer hair out from my teeth? Sardonic 
>> grin.
>> 
>> Photos tell you I either had a brilliant ride, or hired someone to have one 
>> for me. Grin.
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/sets/72157648130349591/
>> 
>> With abandon,
>> Patrick
>> 
>> www.MindYourHeadCoop.org
>> www.OurHolyConception.org
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[RBW] Re: Berthoud bag/Marks rack mounting question

[Burton]

I know you said no Jerry-rigging, but I came up with a super easy solution for 
this that I think is better than a decaleur. I may have stolen the idea from a 
Weigle photo but I can't remember for sure. Anyway, I bought some 3/4 aluminum 
bar stock and made a bridge across the rack. Pictur a straight bar with two 
little feet that are bolted to the eyelets on the rack sides. Then I fashioned 
a strut that goes inside the Berthoud bag. Picture a flat bottomed U that goes 
up the sides and tucks under the Velcro flaps that hold the card board 
stiffener in place. Then I drilled through the strut, the bag bottom, and the 
bridge, added two bolts with brass knurled nuts and presto! Rock solid rando 
bag, no handlebar real estate consumed or finicky decaleur to mess with. It's 
worked great for a few years , including on some very long, very bumpy rides. 

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[RBW] Re: Autumn Quickbeam Ride!

[Kieran J]

Amazing looking ride! Super landscape and what appears to be ideal weather.
Great photos to boot :-)

KJ


On Sunday, September 28, 2014 3:33:34 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> I headed out this morning at 7, wheels crunching through the thick frost. 
> I had no idea how far I would go, but had in the back of my mind that I’d 
> ride the Rampart Reservoir loop if I kept feeling good. Mile after mile, I 
> kept feeling great.
>
> I’m surprised how little of the core abdominal muscles I use standing to 
> climb. Lower back, yes. Abdominal, far less. That’s a good thing, 9 days 
> out from surgery! Grin.
>
> Aspen colors are stellar. What a wondrous gift to get to ride these roads 
> and trails out my front door!
>
> Oh, I nearly hit a deer while climbing (go figure). She was grazing on the 
> side of the road. I watched her as I approached. Single speeds are quiet. I 
> remember that now, not then. She startled into the road as I was nearly 
> next to her, only just quick enough to evade my front wheel. Then she went 
> really fast. Anyone know the best way to get deer hair out from my teeth? 
> Sardonic grin.
>
> Photos tell you I either had a brilliant ride, or hired someone to have 
> one for me. Grin.
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/sets/72157648130349591/
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
>
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[RBW] Re: Platform/Spiked pedals question (gripsters, grip kings, etc.)

['Tim' via RBW Owners Bunch]

I have Grip Kings on my AHH and Thin Gripsters on my Roadeo. I prefer the 
Gripsters because I really feel locked in on them. I absolutely have to lift my 
foot off the pedal to reposition. My feet move around on the Grip Kings which, 
in wet weather, is, to me, a problem. I've been thinking of swapping out to the 
Gripsters on all my bikes.

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[RBW] Re: Original Mustache Bar Brake Lever Positioning.

[Matt Beebe]

It's down to personal preference but I find the OG moustaches work best 
when the tips of the hoods (where the cable exits) are no more than 12.5cm 
apart.Any more than that and I start to lose the 'on the hoods' 
position because the wrist angle gets weird.   



On Sunday, September 28, 2014 2:10:21 PM UTC-4, David Banzer wrote:
>
> It's been awhile since I've tried mustaches, but I wanted to try them out 
> again. 
> I'm using old Dia Compe non-aero brake levers and am trying to get a 
> comfortable position for them.
> Any tips for setting up brake levers on the original mustache bar?
> Thanks,
> David
> Chicago
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[RBW] Re: Berthoud bag/Marks rack mounting question

['Tim' via RBW Owners Bunch]

Thanks everyone! I'm thinking that the large Berthoud with the H-121 decaleur 
is going to be the way I go. It sounds like, based on your responses, it's a 
pretty safe bet that it will work. I guess I caaould always swap out for the 
H-91. There's only one question left: I've been told the Berthoud decaleurs (as 
opposed to the Grand Bois) tend to come loose. Is this your experience? It's 
cooling off here in the Northeast so it's time to start carrying extra duds 
here soon so I should pull the trigger here pretty quick. Thanks!

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[RBW] Re: Platform/Spiked pedals question (gripsters, grip kings, etc.)

[Bryan]

I also don't like that locked-in feel. I haven't tried the Grip Kings, but 
I've found the RMX Sneaker Pedals to have the ideal balance between grip 
and slide. They're cheap, too. In super wet conditions, though, I prefer 
something with spikes. 

Bryan 

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Re: [RBW] Re: Frankenstein Bike

[Ron Mc]

and yes, when you mix it up, it's Frankengruppe.  

On Sunday, September 28, 2014 4:50:40 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> Yes, I believe the fellow meant Frankenbike, a topic we discussed at 
> internet-bob recently: A bicycle with an assemblage of parts joined 
> together based on "I picked that derailer because I like it, and those 
> cranks sure are pretty." He was complimenting what appeared to be a 
> well-thought-out build as opposed to mounting one generic "gruppo".
>
> Joe Bernard
> Vallejo, CA.
>
> On Sunday, September 28, 2014 9:21:05 AM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote:
>
>> Hey Tom,
>>
>> Thanks for the compliment. I used to ride for exercise exclusively. These 
>> days my favorite rides are those with multiple purpose, camping/touring, 
>> errands and visiting friends. I've been remiss, I need to get back down San 
>> Diego way.
>>
>> ~Hugh
>>
>> “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep 
>> moving.” ― Albert Einstein
>>
>> http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sat, Sep 27, 2014 at 10:03 PM, Tom Virgil  wrote:
>>
>>> Dear friend Hugh,
>>>
>>> Thank you for giving me the opportunity to use the term "gobsmacked".  I 
>>> am.
>>>
>>> More importantly, I happen to think that your ride is one cool unit and 
>>> highly optimized for you.
>>>
>>> I like your concept of riding over to a nearby city on your Homer for 
>>> some errand, eating, and having a rest cure before heading back.   I do 
>>> this between Del Mar Heights and the Swami's or 101 diner restaurants in 
>>> Encinitas.  It accounts for a lot of miles on the Sam and these are some of 
>>> my favorite rides.
>>>
>>> Best regards,
>>>
>>> Tom
>>>
>>>
>>> On Friday, September 26, 2014 8:42:06 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote:
>>>
 I'm off on Friday's while the rest of humanity in Los Angeles is madly 
 rushing to get home in petrol-chemical bubbles. I decided to do a ramble 
 over Pasadena way mail some letters go to Vroman's book store and have a 
 bite to eat. While resting a spell a fellow walks up to me and say's 
 that's 
 a great Frankenstein bike but with nice parts. I didn't know entirely how 
 to respond? I could have gone through the litany of what makes this bike 
 special and the Rivendell ethos. Instead I just said thank you.  
 Interesting perceptions out there regarding bicycles.



 

 ~Hugh

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Re: [RBW] Re: Frankenstein Bike

[Ron Mc]

thanks Hugh - we went to San Antonio Siclovia today.  It was a hit, and I 
got a lot of nice comments.  I put about 25 miles on it every week.  
Bought it new in '76 in college and it's on its 3rd rebuild.  Only original 
components are brake calipers and headset.  

On Sunday, September 28, 2014 10:54:53 AM UTC-5, hsmitham wrote:
>
> Man that Raleigh is awesome! 
>
> ~Hugh
>
> “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep 
> moving.” ― Albert Einstein
>
> http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/
>
>
>
> On Sun, Sep 28, 2014 at 5:20 AM, Ron Mc > 
> wrote:
>
>> Of course I wasn't there, but it sounds like he meant it as a 
>> compliment.  Gotta admit, the color is gorgeous, but it's  also 
>> Frankencolor.  
>> I was on my Raleigh, which really is a Frankenbike, stopping to help a 
>> guy on a mountain bike with a flat and no pump.  I don't know what he 
>> thought my bike was, he at first commented that my pump had the wrong kind 
>> of valves., and of course we both had presta valves.  
>> Case of market recognition, IMO.  In most cities, you can't go to the 
>> local bike shop and buy a Hilsen, or even see anything like it.  
>>
>>
>> 
>>
>>
>> On Friday, September 26, 2014 10:42:06 PM UTC-5, hsmitham wrote:
>>
>>> I'm off on Friday's while the rest of humanity in Los Angeles is madly 
>>> rushing to get home in petrol-chemical bubbles. I decided to do a ramble 
>>> over Pasadena way mail some letters go to Vroman's book store and have a 
>>> bite to eat. While resting a spell a fellow walks up to me and say's that's 
>>> a great Frankenstein bike but with nice parts. I didn't know entirely how 
>>> to respond? I could have gone through the litany of what makes this bike 
>>> special and the Rivendell ethos. Instead I just said thank you.  
>>> Interesting perceptions out there regarding bicycles.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 
>>>
>>> ~Hugh
>>>
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Re: [RBW] Platform/Spiked pedals question (gripsters, grip kings, etc.)

[Jim Bronson]

I've never felt like the spikes on the gripsters kept me from moving my
feet around.  They are secure enough to give me confidence to pedal while
standing out of the saddle, without feeling restrictive.  IMO and YMMV.
On Sep 28, 2014 12:47 PM, "lungimsam"  wrote:

> Thinking about a platform pedal.
>
> I like sliding my feet around on the pedals without having to lift them up
> off the pedal to reposition.
>
> I don't like shoes getting "locked" into a position because the pedal
> surface mates with grooves in the shoe sole, forcing you to lift the foot
> off the pedal to adjust your foot position into your pedaling sweet spot.
>
> Does this mating happen with the gripsters and grip kings? Are the spikes
> removable if desired? Or is it easy to shift the foot around without having
> to lift off pedal to adjust?
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[RBW] FS: saddles, drop bars, brake levers, etc.

[Jeremy Till]

(x post from iBob, apologies to those that get it twice).  
Well, the wife and I are buying a house and moving, which has prompted some 
pressure to get rid of the less likely to be used parts of the bike stash 
so we don't have to move it.  So here's the list and it will probably be 
updated.  All prices are negotiable, esp. if you buy multiple things.  
Berkeley, CA (SF Bay Area) pickup preferred, but I can work out a deal on 
shipping, esp., again, if you buy multiple items.  

Saddles:
1. Selle Italia Turbo saddle, special Bernard Hinault "Badger" edition.  
Black, used, good condition $40.
2. Selle SMP Glider saddle, stainless rails, yellow.  Used by me for <1000 
miles, some discoloration from dark cycling shorts.  $100.
3. Terry Fly Ti saddle.  Well used by me but still in very good shape.  $40.

Handlebars, basically all of my various drop bars.  Turns out I like 
upright handlebars better.  
4. Salsa Moto Ace Woodchipper handlebars in super cool pre-QBP Salsa Quill 
stem.  Bars are "46cm" size, which measures ~64cm at the flared ends, 
25.4mm clamp diameter.  Stem is just north of 90 degree rise and 150mm 
extension, 22.2mm quill for 1" threaded forks, and includes a cable stop 
and pulley for cantilever brakes.  One caveat is that I scratched the 
handlebars slightly getting them into the stem.  I've pictured the 
scratches, they aren't deep and given the general beefiness of these bars I 
think it's okay, but just something to be aware of.  $35 for bars + stem.  
5. Ritchey Pro BioMax bars, 44cm, 31.8mm clamp.  Shallow anatomic bars with 
Noodle-like sweep back of the flats.  Takeoffs from a customer's bike, they 
are used with unknown mileage but are in good shape.  $10.  
6. Felt-branded anatomic drop bars with Tektro R200 (first gen Campy copy) 
levers. 44cm, 31.8mm clamp.  Used by me for many miles but in good shape.  
$40.  
7. Nitto B115 classic drop bars, 45cm, 25.4mm clamp, silver.  Used by me 
but in good shape.  $20

Brake Levers:
8. 2 pairs of Shimano Tiagra drop bar levers (BL-R400).  One lightly used 
by me but still 100%, $20.  Other bought used from Rivendell garage sale 
and never used by me, missing return spring in the left lever but otherwise 
perfectly functional, $10.  
9. Tektro FL750 flat bar levers (22.2mm clamp), lightly used by me.  Classy 
looking, minimalist levers, great for your francophile city bike build.  
$20.

Racks etc:
10. Nitto Saddlebag Grip (R50).  Bought used and missing hardware from 
Rivendell garage sale, hardware replaced when Riv started re-stocking, so a 
couple of the nuts don't exactly match.  Includes Rolf wheel skewer.  $45.  

Pictures here: 
https://www.flickr.com/photos/85709120@N07/sets/72157648134020272/

More to come, probably!  

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Re: [RBW] Re: Frankenstein Bike

[Joe Bernard]

Yes, I believe the fellow meant Frankenbike, a topic we discussed at 
internet-bob recently: A bicycle with an assemblage of parts joined 
together based on "I picked that derailer because I like it, and those 
cranks sure are pretty." He was complimenting what appeared to be a 
well-thought-out build as opposed to mounting one generic "gruppo".

Joe Bernard
Vallejo, CA.

On Sunday, September 28, 2014 9:21:05 AM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote:

> Hey Tom,
>
> Thanks for the compliment. I used to ride for exercise exclusively. These 
> days my favorite rides are those with multiple purpose, camping/touring, 
> errands and visiting friends. I've been remiss, I need to get back down San 
> Diego way.
>
> ~Hugh
>
> “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep 
> moving.” ― Albert Einstein
>
> http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/
>
>
>
> On Sat, Sep 27, 2014 at 10:03 PM, Tom Virgil  > wrote:
>
>> Dear friend Hugh,
>>
>> Thank you for giving me the opportunity to use the term "gobsmacked".  I 
>> am.
>>
>> More importantly, I happen to think that your ride is one cool unit and 
>> highly optimized for you.
>>
>> I like your concept of riding over to a nearby city on your Homer for 
>> some errand, eating, and having a rest cure before heading back.   I do 
>> this between Del Mar Heights and the Swami's or 101 diner restaurants in 
>> Encinitas.  It accounts for a lot of miles on the Sam and these are some of 
>> my favorite rides.
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>> Tom
>>
>>
>> On Friday, September 26, 2014 8:42:06 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote:
>>
>>> I'm off on Friday's while the rest of humanity in Los Angeles is madly 
>>> rushing to get home in petrol-chemical bubbles. I decided to do a ramble 
>>> over Pasadena way mail some letters go to Vroman's book store and have a 
>>> bite to eat. While resting a spell a fellow walks up to me and say's that's 
>>> a great Frankenstein bike but with nice parts. I didn't know entirely how 
>>> to respond? I could have gone through the litany of what makes this bike 
>>> special and the Rivendell ethos. Instead I just said thank you.  
>>> Interesting perceptions out there regarding bicycles.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 
>>>
>>> ~Hugh
>>>
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[RBW] Re: Original Mustache Bar Brake Lever Positioning.

[Deacon Patrick]

Start with what Joe said. Don't tape the bars. Ride. Play with tilt and 
sliding in and out. Once you've settled on what you like. Snug up (just to 
be sure) and tape. Most importantly, have fun and ride with abandon! Grin.

With abandon,
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[RBW] Re: Original Mustache Bar Brake Lever Positioning.

[Joe Bernard]

I like the ends of the levers to line up with the outside edge of the bars. 

Joe Bernard
Vallejo, CA.

On Sunday, September 28, 2014 11:10:21 AM UTC-7, David Banzer wrote:

> It's been awhile since I've tried mustaches, but I wanted to try them out 
> again. 
> I'm using old Dia Compe non-aero brake levers and am trying to get a 
> comfortable position for them.
> Any tips for setting up brake levers on the original mustache bar?
> Thanks,
> David
> Chicago
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[RBW] Autumn Quickbeam Ride!

[Pondero]

Wow...when natural looks supernatural.  That glimpse of mountain autumn is much 
appreciated.

Chris Johnson
Sanger, Texas

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[RBW] Autumn Quickbeam Ride!

[Deacon Patrick]

I headed out this morning at 7, wheels crunching through the thick frost. I had 
no idea how far I would go, but had in the back of my mind that I'd ride the 
Rampart Reservoir loop if I kept feeling good. Mile after mile, I kept feeling 
great.

I'm surprised how little of the core abdominal muscles I use standing to climb. 
Lower back, yes. Abdominal, far less. That's a good thing, 9 days out from 
surgery! Grin.

Aspen colors are stellar. What a wondrous gift to get to ride these roads and 
trails out my front door!

Oh, I nearly hit a deer while climbing (go figure). She was grazing on the side 
of the road. I watched her as I approached. Single speeds are quiet. I remember 
that now, not then. She startled into the road as I was nearly next to her, 
only just quick enough to evade my front wheel. Then she went really fast. 
Anyone know the best way to get deer hair out from my teeth? Sardonic grin.

Photos tell you I either had a brilliant ride, or hired someone to have one for 
me. Grin.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/sets/72157648130349591/

With abandon,
Patrick

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[RBW] Re: Platform/Spiked pedals question (gripsters, grip kings, etc.)

[Kieran J]

I haven't tried the Grip Kings, but I'll second jinxed in the assessment of 
VP-001/Gripsters being very secure - like Velcro almost.
I have the MKS Sylvan Touring pedals on another bike, and those definitely 
allow for slipping your foot around - dry or wet. 

KJ


On Sunday, September 28, 2014 1:47:06 PM UTC-4, lungimsam wrote:
>
> Thinking about a platform pedal.
>
> I like sliding my feet around on the pedals without having to lift them up 
> off the pedal to reposition.
>
> I don't like shoes getting "locked" into a position because the pedal 
> surface mates with grooves in the shoe sole, forcing you to lift the foot 
> off the pedal to adjust your foot position into your pedaling sweet spot.
>
> Does this mating happen with the gripsters and grip kings? Are the spikes 
> removable if desired? Or is it easy to shift the foot around without having 
> to lift off pedal to adjust?
>

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[RBW] Platform/Spiked pedals question (gripsters, grip kings, etc.)

['jinxed' via RBW Owners Bunch]

I have both pedals and my experience is this:

Grip kings allow for relatively easy shoe movement. The little hollow "grips" 
are not very tall and don't bite the shoe. Honestly, the lack of grip is 
alarming if things get even remotely wet. I'll guess this is part of the reason 
some have called them slip kings. Although any pedal without spikes or pins is 
going to get slick when wet. 

The gripsters (VP-001) are MUCH more akin to their namesake. The pins do the 
job intended and don't allow for much accidental movement. Add a nice soft 
grippy shoe and youre lifting the foot to reposition. That said, the pins are 
removable. No experience riding them without. 

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[RBW] Original Mustache Bar Brake Lever Positioning.

[David Banzer]

It's been awhile since I've tried mustaches, but I wanted to try them out 
again. 
I'm using old Dia Compe non-aero brake levers and am trying to get a 
comfortable position for them.
Any tips for setting up brake levers on the original mustache bar?
Thanks,
David
Chicago

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[RBW] Platform/Spiked pedals question (gripsters, grip kings, etc.)

[lungimsam]

Thinking about a platform pedal.

I like sliding my feet around on the pedals without having to lift them up 
off the pedal to reposition.

I don't like shoes getting "locked" into a position because the pedal 
surface mates with grooves in the shoe sole, forcing you to lift the foot 
off the pedal to adjust your foot position into your pedaling sweet spot.

Does this mating happen with the gripsters and grip kings? Are the spikes 
removable if desired? Or is it easy to shift the foot around without having 
to lift off pedal to adjust?

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Re: [RBW] Re: Frankenstein Bike

[Hugh Smitham]

Hey Tom,

Thanks for the compliment. I used to ride for exercise exclusively. These
days my favorite rides are those with multiple purpose, camping/touring,
errands and visiting friends. I've been remiss, I need to get back down San
Diego way.

~Hugh

“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep
moving.” ― Albert Einstein

http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/



On Sat, Sep 27, 2014 at 10:03 PM, Tom Virgil  wrote:

> Dear friend Hugh,
>
> Thank you for giving me the opportunity to use the term "gobsmacked".  I
> am.
>
> More importantly, I happen to think that your ride is one cool unit and
> highly optimized for you.
>
> I like your concept of riding over to a nearby city on your Homer for some
> errand, eating, and having a rest cure before heading back.   I do this
> between Del Mar Heights and the Swami's or 101 diner restaurants in
> Encinitas.  It accounts for a lot of miles on the Sam and these are some of
> my favorite rides.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Tom
>
>
> On Friday, September 26, 2014 8:42:06 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote:
>
>> I'm off on Friday's while the rest of humanity in Los Angeles is madly
>> rushing to get home in petrol-chemical bubbles. I decided to do a ramble
>> over Pasadena way mail some letters go to Vroman's book store and have a
>> bite to eat. While resting a spell a fellow walks up to me and say's that's
>> a great Frankenstein bike but with nice parts. I didn't know entirely how
>> to respond? I could have gone through the litany of what makes this bike
>> special and the Rivendell ethos. Instead I just said thank you.
>> Interesting perceptions out there regarding bicycles.
>>
>>
>>
>> 
>>
>> ~Hugh
>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Frankenstein Bike

[Hugh Smitham]

Bob you stated it perfectly he didn't mean it as offensive. I really like
the way you broke it down (Parts all carefully selected based on utility)
a testament to Grant and company. I think the term "Frankenbike " is now
for me both endearing and a badge of honor. I think I'll own it. I have a
Green Hilsen Frankenbike.

~Hugh

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On Sun, Sep 28, 2014 at 6:51 AM, Bob E  wrote:

> He meant well. He's probably gotten used to seeing all those same looking
> off-the-shelf racing bikes with matched all-black groupsets and no
> personalization. So, to him, Hugh's bike -- a gorgeous machine, by the way
> -- looked like an assemblage of parts. Parts all carefully selected based
> on utility, but not your typical-looking bike by most folks.
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Re: [RBW] Re: Frankenstein Bike

[Hugh Smitham]

Man that Raleigh is awesome!

~Hugh

“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep
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On Sun, Sep 28, 2014 at 5:20 AM, Ron Mc  wrote:

> Of course I wasn't there, but it sounds like he meant it as a compliment.
> Gotta admit, the color is gorgeous, but it's  also Frankencolor.
> I was on my Raleigh, which really is a Frankenbike, stopping to help a guy
> on a mountain bike with a flat and no pump.  I don't know what he thought
> my bike was, he at first commented that my pump had the wrong kind of
> valves., and of course we both had presta valves.
> Case of market recognition, IMO.  In most cities, you can't go to the
> local bike shop and buy a Hilsen, or even see anything like it.
>
>
> 
>
>
> On Friday, September 26, 2014 10:42:06 PM UTC-5, hsmitham wrote:
>
>> I'm off on Friday's while the rest of humanity in Los Angeles is madly
>> rushing to get home in petrol-chemical bubbles. I decided to do a ramble
>> over Pasadena way mail some letters go to Vroman's book store and have a
>> bite to eat. While resting a spell a fellow walks up to me and say's that's
>> a great Frankenstein bike but with nice parts. I didn't know entirely how
>> to respond? I could have gone through the litany of what makes this bike
>> special and the Rivendell ethos. Instead I just said thank you.
>> Interesting perceptions out there regarding bicycles.
>>
>>
>>
>> 
>>
>> ~Hugh
>>
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[RBW] Re: Berthoud bag/Marks rack mounting question

[Bill Lindsay]

Yes, I overlooked the "out of stock" notice on my phone yesterday.  They 
used to break up the sets and mix them up themselves, but I think no matter 
how they priced them they still ended up with extras of the aheadset style 
center pieces.  I bought at least one of those mixed combos from them in 
the past.  At any right, the OP is going to be well served with an H91 or 
an H121 anyway, which requires no mixing.  

On Saturday, September 27, 2014 10:33:22 PM UTC-7, Mike Schiller wrote:
>
> I wish... I emailed Mike K a few times about this.  He can't get the solid 
> center sections right now for the quill stem.  And his distributor won't 
> break up a set it gets from Berthoud.  
> nice try. but no dice.
>
>
>
> On Saturday, September 27, 2014 12:05:40 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>>
>> there is some mixing and matching from boulder.  boulder sells the quill 
>> stem center pieces separately.  so you can buy the decaleur you need based 
>> only on expension.  if that happens to be a faceplate type model, no 
>> problem. just buy an extra center piece for a quill stem. It costs more 
>> than one complete decaleur, but a lot less than two.  
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Two for the big boys

[Kieran J]

He had an interesting Bilenky for grabs too. I eyed that a little but the 
lack of details about the frame put me off. I also was looking at that Ram 
- a 68 would fit me better than the 66 Ram I currently have. 

Oh well!

KJ
 

On Sunday, September 28, 2014 9:20:18 AM UTC-4, Abcyclehank wrote:
>
> They both went for great prices. I wished I would have pulled the trigger 
> on the Ram was waiting to make a late winning bid and someone took it for 
> the modest BIN. I saw that the Redwood went for over its original buy it 
> now price. Robert's fleet is been seriously reduced in the last 18 months.
>
> Ryan
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[RBW] Re: Frankenstein Bike

[Bob E]

 

He meant well. He's probably gotten used to seeing all those same looking 
off-the-shelf racing bikes with matched all-black groupsets and no 
personalization. So, to him, Hugh's bike -- a gorgeous machine, by the way 
-- looked like an assemblage of parts. Parts all carefully selected based 
on utility, but not your typical-looking bike by most folks.

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[RBW] Re: Two for the big boys

[Abcyclehank]

They both went for great prices. I wished I would have pulled the trigger on 
the Ram was waiting to make a late winning bid and someone took it for the 
modest BIN. I saw that the Redwood went for over its original buy it now price. 
Robert's fleet is been seriously reduced in the last 18 months.

Ryan

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[RBW] Re: Berthoud bag/Marks rack mounting question

[Michael Hechmer]

Other than bringing the map case closer to my eyes I'm not sure how much 
benefit there is in having a bag that comes all the way up to the stem.  I 
have the small Acorn rondo bag and it holds everything I need at hand, and 
I can fill it with as much weight as a road bike really wants right there. 
 I suspect a bigger bag,which would "fit" my 62 & 63 cm frames would just 
encourage me to over pack and over weight..

Michael

On Sunday, September 28, 2014 8:25:40 AM UTC-4, Ron Mc wrote:
>
> I did some hand-in-air measurements and got a perfect fit on my Bertoud 
> decaleur with Nitto M18 and Acorn tall rando.  I measured the height of the 
> bag from the rack, held that spot in space, then the distance to the stem 
> was the size Bertoud decaleur I bought from Compass.  Came out Perfect.  
>
>
> 
>
>
> On Sunday, September 28, 2014 12:33:22 AM UTC-5, Mike Schiller wrote:
>>
>> I wish... I emailed Mike K a few times about this.  He can't get the 
>> solid center sections right now for the quill stem.  And his distributor 
>> won't break up a set it gets from Berthoud.  
>> nice try. but no dice.
>>
>>
>>
>> On Saturday, September 27, 2014 12:05:40 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>>>
>>> there is some mixing and matching from boulder.  boulder sells the quill 
>>> stem center pieces separately.  so you can buy the decaleur you need based 
>>> only on expension.  if that happens to be a faceplate type model, no 
>>> problem. just buy an extra center piece for a quill stem. It costs more 
>>> than one complete decaleur, but a lot less than two.  
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Wide mouth Canti's

[Garth]

As I mentioned above, Eagle 2 pads are easily shortened.  Right where the 
last "notch" in the pad surface is you can snip the end off with a decent 
pair of utility scissors. You''ll notice there is metal frame inside the 
pad. File this just a but, maybe like a mm or 2  and you'll clear the stays 
.   

I too had thought of getting road pad holders and all, but since the Eagle 
2's are so easily modified it kinda made it a mute point to buy them. 

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[RBW] Re: Two for the big boys

[Kieran J]

I tried for the Redwood in the final minutes but no dice.

KJ

On Sunday, September 21, 2014 11:08:36 PM UTC-4, Peter M wrote:
>
> Great prices too, IMO
>
>
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/67cm-Rivendell-Redwood-/291247953084?pt=US_Bicycles_Frames&hash=item43cfbb14bc
>
>
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/68cm-Rivendell-Ramboulliet-/291248387059?pt=US_Bicycles_Frames&hash=item43cfc1b3f3
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[RBW] Re: Berthoud bag/Marks rack mounting question

[Ron Mc]

I did some hand-in-air measurements and got a perfect fit on my Bertoud 
decaleur with Nitto M18 and Acorn tall rando.  I measured the height of the 
bag from the rack, held that spot in space, then the distance to the stem 
was the size Bertoud decaleur I bought from Compass.  Came out Perfect.  




On Sunday, September 28, 2014 12:33:22 AM UTC-5, Mike Schiller wrote:
>
> I wish... I emailed Mike K a few times about this.  He can't get the solid 
> center sections right now for the quill stem.  And his distributor won't 
> break up a set it gets from Berthoud.  
> nice try. but no dice.
>
>
>
> On Saturday, September 27, 2014 12:05:40 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>>
>> there is some mixing and matching from boulder.  boulder sells the quill 
>> stem center pieces separately.  so you can buy the decaleur you need based 
>> only on expension.  if that happens to be a faceplate type model, no 
>> problem. just buy an extra center piece for a quill stem. It costs more 
>> than one complete decaleur, but a lot less than two.  
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Frankenstein Bike

[Ron Mc]

Of course I wasn't there, but it sounds like he meant it as a compliment. 
 Gotta admit, the color is gorgeous, but it's  also Frankencolor.  
I was on my Raleigh, which really is a Frankenbike, stopping to help a guy 
on a mountain bike with a flat and no pump.  I don't know what he thought 
my bike was, he at first commented that my pump had the wrong kind of 
valves., and of course we both had presta valves.  
Case of market recognition, IMO.  In most cities, you can't go to the local 
bike shop and buy a Hilsen, or even see anything like it.  




On Friday, September 26, 2014 10:42:06 PM UTC-5, hsmitham wrote:
>
> I'm off on Friday's while the rest of humanity in Los Angeles is madly 
> rushing to get home in petrol-chemical bubbles. I decided to do a ramble 
> over Pasadena way mail some letters go to Vroman's book store and have a 
> bite to eat. While resting a spell a fellow walks up to me and say's that's 
> a great Frankenstein bike but with nice parts. I didn't know entirely how 
> to respond? I could have gone through the litany of what makes this bike 
> special and the Rivendell ethos. Instead I just said thank you. 
>  Interesting perceptions out there regarding bicycles.
>
>
>
> 
>
> ~Hugh
>

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