date:20231115


*SADDLEBAG SOLD.*
On Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 8:41:45 PM UTC-5 Bryan Dalik wrote:

> Apparently it's an Adam Saddlebag by Rivendell from the Cartwright series. 
> Price still applies, it's got some life left!
>
> On Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 8:35:29 PM UTC-5 jbu...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> re: the Brooks ATB, 
>>
>> how squeaky is it? I've had a couple, love them EXCEPT for the 
>> creaky-creaky-creak. 
>>
>> I have to wonder, are mine in too used of a condition? Is it just me? 
>> Would a better one (as yours) be silent? 
>>
>> Thanks 
>> Joe 
>>
>> On 11/15/23, Bryan Dalik  wrote: 
>> > Hi All, 
>> > 
>> > Selling the following: 
>> > 
>> > Brooks All Terrain Sprung saddle - In good shape, a couple of nicks in 
>> the 
>> > leather but I conditioned it with Brooks proofide and it's super comfy, 
>> > just not for me. *90$ shipped* 
>> > 
>> > Carradice saddle bag - It's in rough shape, but still perfectly 
>> useable. 
>> > This one would need some new straps (can use Voile) for attaching to 
>> bike. 
>> > Has a piece of coroplast in there for structure. *30$ shipped* 
>> > 
>> > Nitto technomic 50mm stem - Really good shape, this would be great on 
>> your 
>> > drop bar bike for a very comfortable ride. 26.0 clamp. *35$ shipped* 
>> > 
>> > *LINK TO PHOTOS* 
>> > 
>> > 
>> https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12hLk-ryIn8ifE0XpKAwDkyLBu4tzCF8X?usp=drive_link
>>  
>> > 
>> > Thanks! 
>> > Bryan 
>> > 
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Re: [RBW] FS: Brooks All Terrain saddle, Technomic 50cm stem, Carradice saddlebag

Apparently it's an Adam Saddlebag by Rivendell from the Cartwright series. 
Price still applies, it's got some life left!

On Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 8:35:29 PM UTC-5 jbu...@gmail.com wrote:

> re: the Brooks ATB,
>
> how squeaky is it? I've had a couple, love them EXCEPT for the
> creaky-creaky-creak.
>
> I have to wonder, are mine in too used of a condition? Is it just me?
> Would a better one (as yours) be silent?
>
> Thanks
> Joe
>
> On 11/15/23, Bryan Dalik  wrote:
> > Hi All,
> >
> > Selling the following:
> >
> > Brooks All Terrain Sprung saddle - In good shape, a couple of nicks in 
> the
> > leather but I conditioned it with Brooks proofide and it's super comfy,
> > just not for me. *90$ shipped*
> >
> > Carradice saddle bag - It's in rough shape, but still perfectly useable.
> > This one would need some new straps (can use Voile) for attaching to 
> bike.
> > Has a piece of coroplast in there for structure. *30$ shipped*
> >
> > Nitto technomic 50mm stem - Really good shape, this would be great on 
> your
> > drop bar bike for a very comfortable ride. 26.0 clamp. *35$ shipped*
> >
> > *LINK TO PHOTOS*
> >
> > 
> https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12hLk-ryIn8ifE0XpKAwDkyLBu4tzCF8X?usp=drive_link
> >
> > Thanks!
> > Bryan
> >
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Re: [RBW] FS: Brooks All Terrain saddle, Technomic 50cm stem, Carradice saddlebag

It had some squeak to it but I changed the seatpost and it seemed fine? I'm
not entirely sure, I switched it out for a B17 just because I love them so
much and found one cheap. I'd work on price with you if you wanted it.

On Wed, Nov 15, 2023 at 8:35 PM Joe Bunik  wrote:

> re: the Brooks ATB,
>
> how squeaky is it? I've had a couple, love them EXCEPT for the
> creaky-creaky-creak.
>
> I have to wonder, are mine in too used of a condition? Is it just me?
> Would a better one (as yours) be silent?
>
> Thanks
> Joe
>
> On 11/15/23, Bryan Dalik  wrote:
> > Hi All,
> >
> > Selling the following:
> >
> > Brooks All Terrain Sprung saddle - In good shape, a couple of nicks in
> the
> > leather but I conditioned it with Brooks proofide and it's super comfy,
> > just not for me. *90$ shipped*
> >
> > Carradice saddle bag - It's in rough shape, but still perfectly useable.
> > This one would need some new straps (can use Voile) for attaching to
> bike.
> > Has a piece of coroplast in there for structure. *30$ shipped*
> >
> > Nitto technomic 50mm stem - Really good shape, this would be great on
> your
> > drop bar bike for a very comfortable ride. 26.0 clamp. *35$ shipped*
> >
> > *LINK TO PHOTOS*
> >
> >
> https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12hLk-ryIn8ifE0XpKAwDkyLBu4tzCF8X?usp=drive_link
> >
> > Thanks!
> > Bryan
> >
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Re: [RBW] FS: Brooks All Terrain saddle, Technomic 50cm stem, Carradice saddlebag

2023-11-15 Thread Joe Bunik

re: the Brooks ATB,

how squeaky is it? I've had a couple, love them EXCEPT for the
creaky-creaky-creak.

I have to wonder, are mine in too used of a condition? Is it just me?
Would a better one (as yours) be silent?

Thanks
Joe

On 11/15/23, Bryan Dalik  wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> Selling the following:
>
> Brooks All Terrain Sprung saddle - In good shape, a couple of nicks in the
> leather but I conditioned it with Brooks proofide and it's super comfy,
> just not for me. *90$ shipped*
>
> Carradice saddle bag - It's in rough shape, but still perfectly useable.
> This one would need some new straps (can use Voile) for attaching to bike.
> Has a piece of coroplast in there for structure. *30$ shipped*
>
> Nitto technomic 50mm stem - Really good shape, this would be great on your
> drop bar bike for a very comfortable ride. 26.0 clamp. *35$ shipped*
>
> *LINK TO PHOTOS*
>
> https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12hLk-ryIn8ifE0XpKAwDkyLBu4tzCF8X?usp=drive_link
>
> Thanks!
> Bryan
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Re: [RBW] FS: Brooks All Terrain saddle, Technomic 50cm stem, Carradice saddlebag

That saddlebag looks like an Adam from the old Rivendell Cartwright series.
Good bags.

On Wed, Nov 15, 2023 at 5:46 PM Bryan Dalik  wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> Selling the following:
>
> Brooks All Terrain Sprung saddle - In good shape, a couple of nicks in the
> leather but I conditioned it with Brooks proofide and it's super comfy,
> just not for me. *90$ shipped*
>
> Carradice saddle bag - It's in rough shape, but still perfectly useable.
> This one would need some new straps (can use Voile) for attaching to bike.
> Has a piece of coroplast in there for structure. *30$ shipped*
>
> Nitto technomic 50mm stem - Really good shape, this would be great on your
> drop bar bike for a very comfortable ride. 26.0 clamp. *35$ shipped*
>
> *LINK TO PHOTOS*
>
>
> https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12hLk-ryIn8ifE0XpKAwDkyLBu4tzCF8X?usp=drive_link
>
> Thanks!
> Bryan
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Re: [RBW] Re: Compliments

2023-11-15 Thread Kim H.

Not yet. 

Kim Hetzel.

On Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 3:04:31 PM UTC-8 ttoshi wrote:

> I am close to Riv HQ in Oakland, but I'm surprised by the comments that we 
> get.  A random walker on the bike path says, "Nice Betty Foy" to my wife.  
> I mean, how many walkers out there know what a Betty Foy is?  This last 
> weekend, my wife and I were on a tandem, and a cyclist passes us by and 
> says, "Nice riv tandem, don't see many of those."  
>
> I think there is a wide appreciation of Riv bikes beyond the Riv riders 
> themselves.
>
> Toshi in Oakland
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[RBW] FS: Brooks All Terrain saddle, Technomic 50cm stem, Carradice saddlebag

Hi All,

Selling the following:

Brooks All Terrain Sprung saddle - In good shape, a couple of nicks in the 
leather but I conditioned it with Brooks proofide and it's super comfy, 
just not for me. *90$ shipped*

Carradice saddle bag - It's in rough shape, but still perfectly useable. 
This one would need some new straps (can use Voile) for attaching to bike. 
Has a piece of coroplast in there for structure. *30$ shipped*

Nitto technomic 50mm stem - Really good shape, this would be great on your 
drop bar bike for a very comfortable ride. 26.0 clamp. *35$ shipped*

*LINK TO PHOTOS*

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12hLk-ryIn8ifE0XpKAwDkyLBu4tzCF8X?usp=drive_link

Thanks!
Bryan

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[RBW] Re: FS: Ultegra triple group

2023-11-15 Thread dylan green

Lowering the price to $125 shipped

On Monday, November 13, 2023 at 2:06:40 PM UTC-8 dylan green wrote:

> Selling a partial ultegra group. 
>
> Triple cranks - 175 in length
> Long cage RD - one wheel needs to be replaced
> Clamp on FD
> Including the shifters, though the rear needs some work. 
>
> $150 after fees includes shipping
>
> A few other things for sale in the album, just not riv adjacent - but feel 
> free
> to reach out off the board if something catches your eye. 
>
> https://photos.app.goo.gl/EBjbevFYp9rmpHHu8
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[RBW] FS: Brooks All Terrain saddle, Carradice bag, Nitto Technomic 50mm

Hi All,

Selling the following:

Brooks All Terrain Sprung saddle - In good shape, a couple of nicks in the 
leather but I conditioned it with Brooks proofide and it's super comfy, 
just not for me. *90$ shipped*

Carradice saddle bag - It's in rough shape, but still perfectly useable. 
This one would need some new straps (can use Voile) for attaching to bike. 
Has a piece of coroplast in there for structure. *40$ shipped*

Nitto technomic 50mm stem - Really good shape, this would be great on your 
drop bar bike for a very comfortable ride. 26.0 clamp. *35$ shipped*

*LINK TO PHOTOS *
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q39qNaXQmkTToiXT37uQoPGat2tPYmZw/view?usp=sharing

Thanks!
Bryan

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[RBW] WTB: Boscomoose / Bullmooose bars (fillet) and Paul Thumbies (22.2 Shimano)

2023-11-15 Thread J J

Hi all,

If you have the fillet variety of a Boscomoose or a Bullmooose bar that 
you're ready to let go of, please reach out privately. I'm interested in 
both. I'm not after the non-fillet varieties.

Also looking for a pair of Thumbies, polished or anodized silver. Asking 
here in case someone wants to sell a set before I take the plunge with a 
new set from Paul. 

Thanks very much!

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Re: [RBW] Re: Compliments

2023-11-15 Thread Toshi Takeuchi

I am close to Riv HQ in Oakland, but I'm surprised by the comments that we
get.  A random walker on the bike path says, "Nice Betty Foy" to my wife.
I mean, how many walkers out there know what a Betty Foy is?  This last
weekend, my wife and I were on a tandem, and a cyclist passes us by and
says, "Nice riv tandem, don't see many of those."

I think there is a wide appreciation of Riv bikes beyond the Riv riders
themselves.

Toshi in Oakland

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[RBW] Re: Compliments

2023-11-15 Thread Ryan

For sure.not many in Winnipeg 

On Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 2:01:31 PM UTC-6 aeroperf wrote:

> So one thing I’ve noticed - I mean REALLY noticed - about our Rivendell 
> bikes is that they get compliments.
>
> I ride the Silver Comet near Atlanta.  
> https://groups.google.com/g/bicycletouring/c/cFpcvUWqzkA
> For 15 years I rode a Diamondback Approach, a decent hybrid bike (as they 
> called those back in the ’90s).  I never heard a word from fellow riders.
> Then in 2015 I got a Sam Hillborne.  Bog standard, as the Brits say - Sage 
> Blue, cork grips.  I added some fenders and started seriously hitting the 
> trail for exercise.
>
> Suddenly folks are pulling up next to me (or going past), and saying “Nice 
> bike!”  Now I’m 74 and banging along at about 11 mph, so it’s not tough to 
> pull up next to me.  But this happens 2 - 3 times a year.  It surprises me.
>
> A couple of nice ladies went on about the friction shifters and “a hard 
> leather seat.  He’s hard core!”, before riding off on their carbon 
> Cannondales.  A nice gentleman commented at length on the cork grips. 
>  Maybe he was a fly fisherman?
>
> It happened again yesterday when I stopped for water.  Two guys also 
> stopped and were very complimentary about the Sam.  One asked to ride it 
> (sure!) and came back grinning (“If I didn’t already have too many bikes…”)
> It surprised my wife, too.  I built her up a Platypus last winter, and on 
> her second ride she got a “Nice bike!” from someone.  She came home with 
> smiles.
>
> Does this happen to you when you ride your Rivendell?  Tell us about the 
> compliments you get.

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[RBW] Re: Kid's First Pedal Bike (Riv parent edition)

2023-11-15 Thread John Johnson

Hi Nick,

The Woom is a great bike. But there are other good kid bikes too. As for 
what will work for your kid, it probably depends on his/her size and how 
comfortable they are on the balance bike already.

I've got a 3.5 year old kid. For reference, he is smack-dab right in the 
average sized, 50th percentile of the CDC weight/height for age and always 
has been. He was riding at 3 years and 2 weeks old (he'd gotten a Woom 2 
for his 3rd birthday). The Woom 2 has been a great beginner bike, but it's 
true that he's already gone up on saddle height in the last few months, and 
I can see him outgrowing it by his 4th birthday. Of course, we bought the 
bike used and they have good resale, so I don't mind selling/upgrading, 
etc. 

We were on vacation a couple weeks ago and rented a Trek Precaliber 16. He 
had no problems at all riding it at his age (again, normal 1-meter tall 3.5 
year old). It took him a few minutes to figure out the coaster brake 
because he is used to hand brakes, but in about 2 minutes he'd figured it 
out. So, I think a 16 in is a reasonable investment if your kid is already 
3 and a half and is on the normal to tall side.

Hope that helps.

cheers,

John

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wrote:

> Since RBW regrettably doesn't make kids hillibikes, I'm going to have to 
> go a bit outside of my comfort zone to pick out a first pedal bike for my 
> son. He's ~3.5yo, and more than ready to move up from his 12" balance bike.
>
> Any tips from other parents who have recently gone through the switch from 
> balance to pedals? I'm leaning toward something like a Woom 3 (16"), since 
> they seem to be very well regarded, and I'm afraid he would outgrow a 14" 
> bike too soon at this point to justify the expense. (am I wrong?) Probably 
> also worth noting that a lot of his riding is currently on trails, so I'm 
> definitely looking for something that will work well off-pavement, too. 
> Anyhow, I'll take any advice the group is willing to throw at me - thanks 
> in advance for your help!
>
> Nick
>

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Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Fall / Autumn Riding Photos 2023

2023-11-15 Thread R Shannon

Hello JasonR,

Apologies if I confused your Sam with an Atlantis. Not a bad thing I
guess:-) Must have looked at your post on my phone. Anyway, from one Sam
owner to another yours does look really sharp! Enjoy the fall riding.

Best,
Rich in ATL

On Wed, Nov 15, 2023 at 3:29 PM Jason R.  wrote:

> Eric - Nice of you to say. In addition to the little shiny sardine, I've
> probably taken in some influence of yours somewhere along the way given all
> your thoughtful contributions and videos. Cheers.
>
> And Rich - I'm unsure if there's another Atlantis'd Jason in the thread
> here that I missed (apologies if that's the case) or if my light-blue Sam
> came off looking sub-green from the surrounding leaves. But thanks so much
> if your comment was meant for my Riv!
>
> Beautiful photos and bicycles all around on this thread.
> On Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 4:08:08 PM UTC-6 eric...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Jason R: Nice shots & Hillborne!
>>
>> On Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 5:03:59 PM UTC-5 Eric Marth wrote:
>>
>>> Stephen: Two things, 1) Hi Dan! 2) Nice Stan Rays  3) Oops that's
>>> three, nice pics!
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 7:44:33 AM UTC-5 Stephen wrote:
>>>
 Joined a fun ride up the OCA trail north of NYC this past weekend.
 Super nice late fall day, thanks for the intel Justin.

 [image: IMG_6202.jpg]

 [image: IMG_6206.jpg]

 [image: 2023_113727.JPG]
 On Monday, November 13, 2023 at 3:39:28 PM UTC-5 RichS wrote:

> Jason, you have good looking Atlantis!
>
> Best,
> Rich in ATL
>
> On Mon, Nov 13, 2023 at 2:16 PM, Jason R.  wrote:
>
>> A few photos from a weekend ride on the Salt Creek Trail west of
>> Chicago. Peak leaf season has passed here, but a good number of sparsely
>> populated trees with leaves of varying colors keep it going.
>>
>> [image: R0004237.jpg]
>> [image: R0004242.jpg]
>> [image: R0004247.jpg]
>> On Monday, November 13, 2023 at 9:49:22 AM UTC-6 RichS wrote:
>>
>>> Hello Patrick,
>>>
>>> Thanks for the introduction and background regarding the Gilbert
>>> House. I had not heard of it but you always have a good story to tell 
>>> and
>>> this is certainly one.
>>> Here is a link to the Gilbert House:
>>>
>>> https://www.atlantaga.gov/government/departments/city-planning/office-of-design/urban-design-commission/jeremiah-s-gilbert-house
>>>
>>> Regarding the cycling environment here: I'm seeing more cyclists,
>>> many group ride opportunities, some infrastructure improvements like 
>>> lanes
>>> (still not enough). The ongoing construction of the Beltline; the Path
>>> Foundation continues its efforts to expand the trail system with the 
>>> goal
>>> of connecting to the Silver Comet. Unfortunately, the volume of traffic 
>>> has
>>> exploded and with that speeds to match; likely the same in many large
>>> cities. However, if you know when and where to ride there are plenty of
>>> options for year round riding. Oh, and hills. Lots of those to get your
>>> heart rate up.
>>>
>>> I should add, if you don't mind driving an hour or two in any
>>> direction from the city there are pleasant low traffic rolling country
>>> roads like this to ride.
>>> [image: IMG_0628.jpg]
>>> [image: IMG_0689.jpg]
>>>
>>> Best,
>>> Rich in ATL
>>>
>>> On Sun, Nov 12, 2023 at 5:53 PM Patrick Moore 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Rich: It has been decades since I was last in Atlanta, and I've
 never cycled there, but I recall that, at least 20 years ago when I 
 last
 visited my sister and bro-in-law (they took to coming out here 
 instead), it
 did not look to be a very cycling-friendly city. I also recall the area
 from even earlier visits to my grandmother who lived in Decatur, and 
 these
 even more distant memories also are of a poor cycling environment in 
 the
 Decatur/Emory area. Have things changed?

 Aside: do you know the Gilbert house? I see it's now a city-owned
 landmark. It belonged to family-by-second-marriage: a paternal 
 great-uncle
 and widower married one of the Gilbert sisters and I recall visiting 
 the
 Faulknerian remnants of the (I think) 2d-gen Gilbert siblings about 
 1964,
 all living there together, all well over 100 years old (exaggeration),
 including Aunt Gus who boasted that she hadn't been outside of the 
 house
 for 13 years (not exaggeration) and Hattie who had been bedridden for
 years. They had a cook (I recall playing with her son) who from a 
 detached
 kitchen with covered walkway to the house made wonderful 18-course 
 meals 4
 or 5 times a day; between courses they ate biscuits with butter and

[RBW] Re: Sizing Down? Pocket ‘Pus.

2023-11-15 Thread George Schick

I have done this exact same thing on the local commuter line (METRA) when I 
get tired of riding the limestone paths and want to go to the next county 
West of here to ride on paved rural roads for a change.  And that pic is 
exactly how I secure it, no need to remove anything - just bungee it to the 
side railing.  BUT, there are time of day restrictions because they don't 
want bikes taking up space when the morning or evening commuter rushes 
begin.  Mostly, it's all good.

On Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 2:13:39 PM UTC-6 Bob Ehrenbeck wrote:

> Hi Roberta!
>
> Yes, that photo was taken from inside an Amtrak train. The front wheel 
> comes off first, then it's just a matter of placing the rear rim onto the 
> hook. It's not a big deal to remove the cable (for non-caliper brakes), and 
> it's not like you're doing it multiple times a day. But if your bike isn't 
> overly long and can fit without removing the wheel, I don't think the train 
> crew really cares.
>
> There are just a few trains on Amtrak's Northeast Corridor that will 
> accept bikes at all, but there are a bunch of commuter lines that also run 
> on the corridor that will take bikes (SEPTA, NJ Transit, MARC, Metro North, 
> MBTA, etc.). Here's a photo of my bike on a typical NJT train, with seating 
> flipped up in the vestibule:
>
> [image: NJT Bike copy.jpg]
>
> Bob
>
> On Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 2:16:47 PM UTC-5 Roberta wrote:
>
>> I get'cha (i have to let the air out and open the brakes on my Homer to 
>> take off front wheel--very annoying), but my guess is Bob's picture is on 
>> an Amtrak train.  Sometimes, you just don't have a choice and I'd like to 
>> know how to do it.  
>>
>> Bob's description of NJTransit sounds a lot like our newer Philadelphia 
>> commuter trains-- no dedicated bike area, one can improvise.
>>
>> I even took my bikes to a Philadelphia bus depot to get experience 
>> putting them on the bus rack before I actually needed to do it.  The 
>> drivers were quite nice about that.
>>
>> Roberta
>>
>> On Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 1:47:53 PM UTC-5 George Schick wrote:
>>
>>> Plus, IMHO, having to remove the front wheel on bikes most of the time 
>>> would be a PITA.  First, there's the "lawyer tabs" that require unscrewing 
>>> the QR a bit.  Then, on some bikes equipped with caliper brakes wider tires 
>>> can't get past the brake pads even when the brake release tab is moved, 
>>> requiring some air to be bled out first.  Finally, there may be fender 
>>> contact issues with the front wheel removed if the bike is allowed to sway 
>>> back and forth with out the wheel intact.  I wouldn't want to do it very 
>>> frequently.
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 11:43:23 AM UTC-6 Roberta wrote:
>>>
 Hi, Bob :) , 

 How do you hang it from the back wheel?  You take the front wheel off 
 first, then  lift up the back wheel?  I guess the bike is lighter without 
 the front wheel.  I'm not sure I'd have the strength.

 When I hang mine from the front wheel, I "pop" the front wheel  up, 
 like a wheelie, roll the bike close to the hook and then just need to lift 
 it up a foot or so to the hook.

 Roberta

 On Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 3:35:18 PM UTC-5 Bob Ehrenbeck wrote:

> As Allan noted, how you travel with a bike depends on the type of 
> storage the train cars have on your particular Amtrak line. 
>
> The below photo shows the situation for the Vermonter line that runs 
> between DC and Vermont. (It appears to be the same style as the Empire 
> Service trains that Allan rides.) The instructions state that when 
> hanging 
> the bike from the rear wheel, the front wheel (and all bags) need to be 
> removed. When I took the Vermonter to ride in D2R2, I did just that. On 
> the 
> return trip, however, the conductor said that I could leave the wheel on 
> the bike if it fit, and it did fit. The bike I had with me (a Rawland 
> rSogn), has an end-to-end length of 67" with both wheels on, and since my 
> 52 Clem H was an end-to-end length of 73", I'm pretty sure a Platypus 
> would 
> fit in that vertical space with the front wheel removed.
>
> [image: Vermonter Bike Storage copy 2.jpg]
>
>
> It appears that Amtrak's Blue Water and Wolverine trains have the same 
> bike carry-on service as the Vermonter, so this should work just fine!
> https://www.amtrak.com/onboard/bring-your-bicycle-onboard.html
>
> Another possible option would be to drive to South Bend, Indiana and 
> get on the South Shore Line to reach Chicago:
> https://mysouthshoreline.com
>
> But it seems that as there is a construction project going on, they 
> have temporarily suspended  bringing bikes on board:
> https://mysouthshoreline.com/plan-your-trip/bikes-on-trains/
>
> I regularly take my bikes on NJT trains here in New Jersey, and

[RBW] Kid's First Pedal Bike (Riv parent edition)

Since RBW regrettably doesn't make kids hillibikes, I'm going to have to go 
a bit outside of my comfort zone to pick out a first pedal bike for my son. 
He's ~3.5yo, and more than ready to move up from his 12" balance bike.

Any tips from other parents who have recently gone through the switch from 
balance to pedals? I'm leaning toward something like a Woom 3 (16"), since 
they seem to be very well regarded, and I'm afraid he would outgrow a 14" 
bike too soon at this point to justify the expense. (am I wrong?) Probably 
also worth noting that a lot of his riding is currently on trails, so I'm 
definitely looking for something that will work well off-pavement, too. 
Anyhow, I'll take any advice the group is willing to throw at me - thanks 
in advance for your help!

Nick

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Re: [RBW] Favorite Floor Pump Head?

2023-11-15 Thread RICHARD BORNEMAN

Bought a Tanaka head from Soma a while back. Liked it so much I bought another.
I used the brass Silca heads for years
These Tanaka heads work great.
Richard
Sent from my iPhone

On Nov 15, 2023, at 2:31 PM, aeroperf wrote:

Patrick

The ‘Hiro’ chuck I have is a steel Presta chuck that screws onto a
Schrader-thread pump head. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QMRQGEO/
Your Tanaka chuck looks like the same thing but looks like it can be installed
directly into a pump hose using a clamp?
I got tired of screwing a Presta adapter on every time I wanted to fill a
bicycle tire, so I got a small electric pump and installed this once. In the
rare case I want to pump up a Schrader, I can unscrew it.

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[RBW] Re: Favorite Floor Pump Head?

2023-11-15 Thread Bill Lindsay

The key feature or benefit to the Lezyne for me is that if I end up with a 
stubby valve stem and a deepish rim, a slip-on head may not have enough 
material to grab on.  The screw-on Lezyne needs less stick-out than any 
other head.  

BL in EC

On Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 12:15:24 PM UTC-8 fiddl...@gmail.com 
wrote:

> Haha, totally get that! I have to say, the durability & simplicity of the 
> Lezyne screw on head has been fantastic - I'm just getting lazy in my old 
> (mid-30s) age
>
> Really appreciate all of the recommendations so far - the Silca that fits 
> on a Schrader is very intriguing
>
> On Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 2:56:48 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
>> LOL, when I saw your subject line I was going to respond that my favorite 
>> is the Lezyne screw on head.  Never mind me!  
>>
>> Bill Lindsay
>> El Cerrito, CA
>>
>> On Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 8:21:38 AM UTC-8 fiddl...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I've had a Lezyne High Volume floor pump for about 10 years, and I'm 
>>> kinda tired of screwing/unscrewing the head every time I inflate a tire 
>>> (not to mention the times when the valve core comes out, too...) Does 
>>> anyone have a reco for an inexpensive easy to use replacement head that I 
>>> could install on my existing pump? Seems like the Riv pumps use a Topeak 
>>> head, and I know Lezyne makes several different options, but I'm curious to 
>>> hear the group's preferences & experiences.
>>>
>>> (I know I could also just buy the Plumpatire, but there's nothing wrong 
>>> with my current also-wood-handled pump, so that feels a bit wasteful)
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>> Nick
>>>
>>

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Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Fall / Autumn Riding Photos 2023

2023-11-15 Thread Jason R.

Eric - Nice of you to say. In addition to the little shiny sardine, I've 
probably taken in some influence of yours somewhere along the way given all 
your thoughtful contributions and videos. Cheers.

And Rich - I'm unsure if there's another Atlantis'd Jason in the thread 
here that I missed (apologies if that's the case) or if my light-blue Sam 
came off looking sub-green from the surrounding leaves. But thanks so much 
if your comment was meant for my Riv!

Beautiful photos and bicycles all around on this thread.
On Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 4:08:08 PM UTC-6 eric...@gmail.com wrote:

> Jason R: Nice shots & Hillborne!
>
> On Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 5:03:59 PM UTC-5 Eric Marth wrote:
>
>> Stephen: Two things, 1) Hi Dan! 2) Nice Stan Rays  3) Oops that's 
>> three, nice pics! 
>>
>> On Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 7:44:33 AM UTC-5 Stephen wrote:
>>
>>> Joined a fun ride up the OCA trail north of NYC this past weekend. Super 
>>> nice late fall day, thanks for the intel Justin.
>>>
>>> [image: IMG_6202.jpg]
>>>
>>> [image: IMG_6206.jpg]
>>>
>>> [image: 2023_113727.JPG]
>>> On Monday, November 13, 2023 at 3:39:28 PM UTC-5 RichS wrote:
>>>
 Jason, you have good looking Atlantis!

 Best,
 Rich in ATL

 On Mon, Nov 13, 2023 at 2:16 PM, Jason R.  wrote:

> A few photos from a weekend ride on the Salt Creek Trail west of 
> Chicago. Peak leaf season has passed here, but a good number of sparsely 
> populated trees with leaves of varying colors keep it going.
>
> [image: R0004237.jpg]
> [image: R0004242.jpg]
> [image: R0004247.jpg]
> On Monday, November 13, 2023 at 9:49:22 AM UTC-6 RichS wrote:
>
>> Hello Patrick,
>>
>> Thanks for the introduction and background regarding the Gilbert 
>> House. I had not heard of it but you always have a good story to tell 
>> and 
>> this is certainly one.
>> Here is a link to the Gilbert House:
>>
>> https://www.atlantaga.gov/government/departments/city-planning/office-of-design/urban-design-commission/jeremiah-s-gilbert-house
>>
>> Regarding the cycling environment here: I'm seeing more cyclists, 
>> many group ride opportunities, some infrastructure improvements like 
>> lanes 
>> (still not enough). The ongoing construction of the Beltline; the Path 
>> Foundation continues its efforts to expand the trail system with the 
>> goal 
>> of connecting to the Silver Comet. Unfortunately, the volume of traffic 
>> has 
>> exploded and with that speeds to match; likely the same in many large 
>> cities. However, if you know when and where to ride there are plenty of 
>> options for year round riding. Oh, and hills. Lots of those to get your 
>> heart rate up.
>>
>> I should add, if you don't mind driving an hour or two in any 
>> direction from the city there are pleasant low traffic rolling country 
>> roads like this to ride.
>> [image: IMG_0628.jpg]
>> [image: IMG_0689.jpg]
>>
>> Best,
>> Rich in ATL
>>
>> On Sun, Nov 12, 2023 at 5:53 PM Patrick Moore  
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Rich: It has been decades since I was last in Atlanta, and I've 
>>> never cycled there, but I recall that, at least 20 years ago when I 
>>> last 
>>> visited my sister and bro-in-law (they took to coming out here 
>>> instead), it 
>>> did not look to be a very cycling-friendly city. I also recall the area 
>>> from even earlier visits to my grandmother who lived in Decatur, and 
>>> these 
>>> even more distant memories also are of a poor cycling environment in 
>>> the 
>>> Decatur/Emory area. Have things changed?
>>>
>>> Aside: do you know the Gilbert house? I see it's now a city-owned 
>>> landmark. It belonged to family-by-second-marriage: a paternal 
>>> great-uncle 
>>> and widower married one of the Gilbert sisters and I recall visiting 
>>> the 
>>> Faulknerian remnants of the (I think) 2d-gen Gilbert siblings about 
>>> 1964, 
>>> all living there together, all well over 100 years old (exaggeration), 
>>> including Aunt Gus who boasted that she hadn't been outside of the 
>>> house 
>>> for 13 years (not exaggeration) and Hattie who had been bedridden for 
>>> years. They had a cook (I recall playing with her son) who from a 
>>> detached 
>>> kitchen with covered walkway to the house made wonderful 18-course 
>>> meals 4 
>>> or 5 times a day; between courses they ate biscuits with butter and 
>>> honey, 
>>> like sopapillas in NM. All as distant culturally from my WDC-suburban 
>>> upbringing as my mother's family in Sorosogon, Sorsogon. Bike content: 
>>> cook's son had a bike which even back circa 1964 interested me rather 
>>> greatly and which I mentally compared to my entry-level fff24"-wheel JC 
>>> Higgins.
>>>
>>> Eric: Where is that

[RBW] Re: Favorite Floor Pump Head?

Haha, totally get that! I have to say, the durability & simplicity of the 
Lezyne screw on head has been fantastic - I'm just getting lazy in my old 
(mid-30s) age

Really appreciate all of the recommendations so far - the Silca that fits 
on a Schrader is very intriguing

On Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 2:56:48 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote:

> LOL, when I saw your subject line I was going to respond that my favorite 
> is the Lezyne screw on head.  Never mind me!  
>
> Bill Lindsay
> El Cerrito, CA
>
> On Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 8:21:38 AM UTC-8 fiddl...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> I've had a Lezyne High Volume floor pump for about 10 years, and I'm 
>> kinda tired of screwing/unscrewing the head every time I inflate a tire 
>> (not to mention the times when the valve core comes out, too...) Does 
>> anyone have a reco for an inexpensive easy to use replacement head that I 
>> could install on my existing pump? Seems like the Riv pumps use a Topeak 
>> head, and I know Lezyne makes several different options, but I'm curious to 
>> hear the group's preferences & experiences.
>>
>> (I know I could also just buy the Plumpatire, but there's nothing wrong 
>> with my current also-wood-handled pump, so that feels a bit wasteful)
>>
>> Thanks!
>> Nick
>>
>

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[RBW] Compliments

2023-11-15 Thread aeroperf

So one thing I’ve noticed - I mean REALLY noticed - about our Rivendell
bikes is that they get compliments.

I ride the Silver Comet near Atlanta.
https://groups.google.com/g/bicycletouring/c/cFpcvUWqzkA
For 15 years I rode a Diamondback Approach, a decent hybrid bike (as they
called those back in the ’90s). I never heard a word from fellow riders.
Then in 2015 I got a Sam Hillborne. Bog standard, as the Brits say - Sage
Blue, cork grips. I added some fenders and started seriously hitting the
trail for exercise.

Suddenly folks are pulling up next to me (or going past), and saying “Nice
bike!” Now I’m 74 and banging along at about 11 mph, so it’s not tough to
pull up next to me. But this happens 2 - 3 times a year. It surprises me.

A couple of nice ladies went on about the friction shifters and “a hard
leather seat. He’s hard core!”, before riding off on their carbon
Cannondales. A nice gentleman commented at length on the cork grips.
Maybe he was a fly fisherman?

It happened again yesterday when I stopped for water. Two guys also
stopped and were very complimentary about the Sam. One asked to ride it
(sure!) and came back grinning (“If I didn’t already have too many bikes…”)
It surprised my wife, too. I built her up a Platypus last winter, and on
her second ride she got a “Nice bike!” from someone. She came home with
smiles.

Does this happen to you when you ride your Rivendell? Tell us about the
compliments you get.

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[RBW] Re: Favorite Floor Pump Head?

2023-11-15 Thread Bill Lindsay

LOL, when I saw your subject line I was going to respond that my favorite 
is the Lezyne screw on head.  Never mind me!  

Bill Lindsay
El Cerrito, CA

On Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 8:21:38 AM UTC-8 fiddl...@gmail.com 
wrote:

> I've had a Lezyne High Volume floor pump for about 10 years, and I'm kinda 
> tired of screwing/unscrewing the head every time I inflate a tire (not to 
> mention the times when the valve core comes out, too...) Does anyone have a 
> reco for an inexpensive easy to use replacement head that I could install 
> on my existing pump? Seems like the Riv pumps use a Topeak head, and I know 
> Lezyne makes several different options, but I'm curious to hear the group's 
> preferences & experiences.
>
> (I know I could also just buy the Plumpatire, but there's nothing wrong 
> with my current also-wood-handled pump, so that feels a bit wasteful)
>
> Thanks!
> Nick
>

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Re: [RBW] Favorite Floor Pump Head?

2023-11-15 Thread aeroperf

Patrick

The ‘Hiro’ chuck I have is a steel Presta chuck that screws onto a 
Schrader-thread pump head.  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QMRQGEO/
Your Tanaka chuck looks like the same thing but looks like it can be 
installed directly into a pump hose using a clamp?
I got tired of screwing a Presta adapter on every time I wanted to fill a 
bicycle tire, so I got a small electric pump and installed this once.  In 
the rare case I want to pump up a Schrader, I can unscrew it.

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[RBW] Re: Sizing Down? Pocket ‘Pus.

2023-11-15 Thread Roberta

I get'cha (i have to let the air out and open the brakes on my Homer to 
take off front wheel--very annoying), but my guess is Bob's picture is on 
an Amtrak train.  Sometimes, you just don't have a choice and I'd like to 
know how to do it.  

Bob's description of NJTransit sounds a lot like our newer Philadelphia 
commuter trains-- no dedicated bike area, one can improvise.

I even took my bikes to a Philadelphia bus depot to get experience putting 
them on the bus rack before I actually needed to do it.  The drivers were 
quite nice about that.

Roberta

On Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 1:47:53 PM UTC-5 George Schick wrote:

> Plus, IMHO, having to remove the front wheel on bikes most of the time 
> would be a PITA.  First, there's the "lawyer tabs" that require unscrewing 
> the QR a bit.  Then, on some bikes equipped with caliper brakes wider tires 
> can't get past the brake pads even when the brake release tab is moved, 
> requiring some air to be bled out first.  Finally, there may be fender 
> contact issues with the front wheel removed if the bike is allowed to sway 
> back and forth with out the wheel intact.  I wouldn't want to do it very 
> frequently.
>
>
> On Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 11:43:23 AM UTC-6 Roberta wrote:
>
>> Hi, Bob :) , 
>>
>> How do you hang it from the back wheel?  You take the front wheel off 
>> first, then  lift up the back wheel?  I guess the bike is lighter without 
>> the front wheel.  I'm not sure I'd have the strength.
>>
>> When I hang mine from the front wheel, I "pop" the front wheel  up, like 
>> a wheelie, roll the bike close to the hook and then just need to lift it up 
>> a foot or so to the hook.
>>
>> Roberta
>>
>> On Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 3:35:18 PM UTC-5 Bob Ehrenbeck wrote:
>>
>>> As Allan noted, how you travel with a bike depends on the type of 
>>> storage the train cars have on your particular Amtrak line. 
>>>
>>> The below photo shows the situation for the Vermonter line that runs 
>>> between DC and Vermont. (It appears to be the same style as the Empire 
>>> Service trains that Allan rides.) The instructions state that when hanging 
>>> the bike from the rear wheel, the front wheel (and all bags) need to be 
>>> removed. When I took the Vermonter to ride in D2R2, I did just that. On the 
>>> return trip, however, the conductor said that I could leave the wheel on 
>>> the bike if it fit, and it did fit. The bike I had with me (a Rawland 
>>> rSogn), has an end-to-end length of 67" with both wheels on, and since my 
>>> 52 Clem H was an end-to-end length of 73", I'm pretty sure a Platypus would 
>>> fit in that vertical space with the front wheel removed.
>>>
>>> [image: Vermonter Bike Storage copy 2.jpg]
>>>
>>>
>>> It appears that Amtrak's Blue Water and Wolverine trains have the same 
>>> bike carry-on service as the Vermonter, so this should work just fine!
>>> https://www.amtrak.com/onboard/bring-your-bicycle-onboard.html
>>>
>>> Another possible option would be to drive to South Bend, Indiana and get 
>>> on the South Shore Line to reach Chicago:
>>> https://mysouthshoreline.com
>>>
>>> But it seems that as there is a construction project going on, they have 
>>> temporarily suspended  bringing bikes on board:
>>> https://mysouthshoreline.com/plan-your-trip/bikes-on-trains/
>>>
>>> I regularly take my bikes on NJT trains here in New Jersey, and similar 
>>> to what Roberta mentioned, as in most commuter lines there are open spaces 
>>> at the ends of each car, or sets you can flip out of the way, to store your 
>>> bike; perhaps the South Shore Line has a similar set-up?
>>>
>>> Bob E
>>> Cranford, NJ
>>> On Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 1:56:47 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:
>>>
 I'm ok with it! 

 On Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 10:52:46 AM UTC-8 George Schick wrote:

> Joe, is it OK if we start calling you Ralph Kramden ; )
>
>
> On Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 12:39:15 PM UTC-6 Joe Bernard wrote:
>
>> Yes, bus racks - my area of expertise - are a whole 'nother kettle of 
>> monkeys or whatever the idiom is. I've transported some longish 29er 
>> mountain bikes which barely fit the rack, and one of these days I'm 
>> going 
>> to collect a roadside garbage can with one! My Rivendell and any 
>> over-52cm 
>> Clem or Platy would not fit our buses. 
>>
>> On Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 10:28:30 AM UTC-8 Roberta wrote:
>>
>>> forgot the "OMG" pics.
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 1:25:30 PM UTC-5 Roberta wrote:
>>>
 I took my 55 Platy to get Amtrak's opinion and they said no to 
 carry on (roll on) service.  All he did was look at the bike.  I know 
 of 
 one 50 Platy owner who went by train on a bike tour,  but I don't 
 remember 
 if she brought her Platy or her other bike on her wedding anniversary 
 trip 
 this summer.  Leah might know.  I wouldn't want to

[RBW] Re: Sizing Down? Pocket ‘Pus.

2023-11-15 Thread George Schick

Plus, IMHO, having to remove the front wheel on bikes most of the time 
would be a PITA.  First, there's the "lawyer tabs" that require unscrewing 
the QR a bit.  Then, on some bikes equipped with caliper brakes wider tires 
can't get past the brake pads even when the brake release tab is moved, 
requiring some air to be bled out first.  Finally, there may be fender 
contact issues with the front wheel removed if the bike is allowed to sway 
back and forth with out the wheel intact.  I wouldn't want to do it very 
frequently.


On Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 11:43:23 AM UTC-6 Roberta wrote:

> Hi, Bob :) , 
>
> How do you hang it from the back wheel?  You take the front wheel off 
> first, then  lift up the back wheel?  I guess the bike is lighter without 
> the front wheel.  I'm not sure I'd have the strength.
>
> When I hang mine from the front wheel, I "pop" the front wheel  up, like a 
> wheelie, roll the bike close to the hook and then just need to lift it up a 
> foot or so to the hook.
>
> Roberta
>
> On Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 3:35:18 PM UTC-5 Bob Ehrenbeck wrote:
>
>> As Allan noted, how you travel with a bike depends on the type of storage 
>> the train cars have on your particular Amtrak line. 
>>
>> The below photo shows the situation for the Vermonter line that runs 
>> between DC and Vermont. (It appears to be the same style as the Empire 
>> Service trains that Allan rides.) The instructions state that when hanging 
>> the bike from the rear wheel, the front wheel (and all bags) need to be 
>> removed. When I took the Vermonter to ride in D2R2, I did just that. On the 
>> return trip, however, the conductor said that I could leave the wheel on 
>> the bike if it fit, and it did fit. The bike I had with me (a Rawland 
>> rSogn), has an end-to-end length of 67" with both wheels on, and since my 
>> 52 Clem H was an end-to-end length of 73", I'm pretty sure a Platypus would 
>> fit in that vertical space with the front wheel removed.
>>
>> [image: Vermonter Bike Storage copy 2.jpg]
>>
>>
>> It appears that Amtrak's Blue Water and Wolverine trains have the same 
>> bike carry-on service as the Vermonter, so this should work just fine!
>> https://www.amtrak.com/onboard/bring-your-bicycle-onboard.html
>>
>> Another possible option would be to drive to South Bend, Indiana and get 
>> on the South Shore Line to reach Chicago:
>> https://mysouthshoreline.com
>>
>> But it seems that as there is a construction project going on, they have 
>> temporarily suspended  bringing bikes on board:
>> https://mysouthshoreline.com/plan-your-trip/bikes-on-trains/
>>
>> I regularly take my bikes on NJT trains here in New Jersey, and similar 
>> to what Roberta mentioned, as in most commuter lines there are open spaces 
>> at the ends of each car, or sets you can flip out of the way, to store your 
>> bike; perhaps the South Shore Line has a similar set-up?
>>
>> Bob E
>> Cranford, NJ
>> On Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 1:56:47 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:
>>
>>> I'm ok with it! 
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 10:52:46 AM UTC-8 George Schick wrote:
>>>
 Joe, is it OK if we start calling you Ralph Kramden ; )


 On Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 12:39:15 PM UTC-6 Joe Bernard wrote:

> Yes, bus racks - my area of expertise - are a whole 'nother kettle of 
> monkeys or whatever the idiom is. I've transported some longish 29er 
> mountain bikes which barely fit the rack, and one of these days I'm going 
> to collect a roadside garbage can with one! My Rivendell and any 
> over-52cm 
> Clem or Platy would not fit our buses. 
>
> On Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 10:28:30 AM UTC-8 Roberta wrote:
>
>> forgot the "OMG" pics.
>>
>> On Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 1:25:30 PM UTC-5 Roberta wrote:
>>
>>> I took my 55 Platy to get Amtrak's opinion and they said no to carry 
>>> on (roll on) service.  All he did was look at the bike.  I know of one 
>>> 50 
>>> Platy owner who went by train on a bike tour,  but I don't remember if 
>>> she 
>>> brought her Platy or her other bike on her wedding anniversary trip 
>>> this 
>>> summer.  Leah might know.  I wouldn't want to take a chance that they 
>>> might 
>>> say "no" when I roll my bike to the door.
>>>
>>> In my city/suburban train (Septa), I can bring any bike on the 
>>> train, but there is no special place to store it, so I sit the end of 
>>> the 
>>> car and try to keep it out of the way.  In S. Jersey's River line, I 
>>> can 
>>> hang it.   I don't know about the rest of NJ Transit (I know one iBob 
>>> member who does alot of NJT with bike, but not sure of storage 
>>> situation.)  
>>> On the Philadelphia bus system, Platy is too long and I'm afraid with 
>>> one 
>>> good bump, it would be road kill (yes, I'd tie it down if forced to 
>>> take it 
>>> on a bus rack).  You can see my

Re: [RBW] Re: Gus ride shaming

2023-11-15 Thread Ryan Frahm

Funny enough, I seem to get more odd looks on my Tanglefoot Hardtack than I 
did on my old Susie. Something about high drop bars and a basket rack 
really seems to confuse people. I did have a few “cruiser bike” comments 
with the Susie though. Doesn’t phase me at all. I get a lot of questions 
about the Hardtack, with the Susie people just thought it was cool looking. 

On Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 9:53:55 AM UTC-8 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:

> You are not wrong! To be fair I’ve ridden most of the “modern” bikes & 
> still own a full squish bike. But the Gus is more fun.:)
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Nov 15, 2023, at 10:49 AM, Nick Shoemaker  wrote:
>
> Wait a secaren't *we* the 'traditional' mountain bikers?! They're 
> the ones who need motorcycle parts to ride on a trail through the woods
>
>
> But yeah, I've rarely ridden my Clem on the local trails without some sort 
> of passerby amazement/amusement.
>
> On Friday, November 10, 2023 at 9:17:49 PM UTC-5 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Not really shamed but while having a really good ride at one of my 
>> favorite trails I passed a couple of riders on their traditional mountain 
>> bikes. They caught up to me in the parking lot when my bike was already 
>> loaded into the car. They asked " was that you that passed us on a cruiser 
>> bike?" And, "what kind of bike was that, a Breezer? I answered it was a 
>> Rivendell. I do not think they had heard of that name. It was all good fun 
>> and I took it as a compliment. I am in love with my new cockpit on this 
>> bike.
>> https://photos.app.goo.gl/VMbmV6jYNpQvtkNKA
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Re: [RBW] Favorite Floor Pump Head?

2023-11-15 Thread Jay Lonner

This is maybe a bit of thread hijack, but for those with air compressors I really like the Efficient Velo inflator: https://www.efficientvelo.com/tools/3-in-1-inflator. In fact when the “tried and liked 2023” thread pops up that was going to be my contribution. We’ve added 3 new bikes* to my household over the past year, and the combination of this inflator and an air compressor has really improved my quality of life — I spend a lot less time pumping, and more time cycling. It’s also encouraged me to experiment more with fine-tuning my tire pressures for different types of riding, which has enhanced my overall comfort no matter what bike I’m on. Highly recommended.Jay LonnerBellingham, WA*For those curious: Tumbleweed Stargazer adventure/gravel bike (mine), Transition Smuggler full suspension trail bike (mine), Specialized Turbo Vado SL e-bike (wifey). I also have a Bantam custom on order to replace my Hunqapillar, and I think my wife’s Cheviot will soon be for sale, so I’m anticipating RBW emeritus status within the next year or so…Sent from my Atari 400On Nov 15, 2023, at 9:51 AM, Patrick Moore  wrote:I should have added: Is this the same as the "Hiro" chuck?On Wed, Nov 15, 2023 at 10:48 AM Patrick Moore  wrote:Just to be clear, this is the pump head I recently bought from Soma, called the "Tanaka" pump head; $24.99. I've gotten mixed reviews about it; can others say how it worked for them?https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/36521-tanaka-pump-head-v-2-3482?category=953#attr=On Wed, Nov 15, 2023 at 9:44 AM Patrick Moore  wrote:I've been using the old Silca brass chucks for years and they work fine -- simple, air-tight, secure -- on Presta valves if the gasket is in good condition and you know how to us it -- chuck cap sufficiently tight but not too tight, chuck pressed on firmly but not obsessively (in which case it's a pain to remove) -- but I recently bought a Tanaka chuck because it was on sale by Soma. Who has experience with the Tanaka and can say how well it works?That said, a "80 out of 100" recommendation for the old Silca chuck if you use Presta valves.On Wed, Nov 15, 2023 at 9:21 AM Nick Shoemaker  wrote:I've had a Lezyne High Volume floor pump for about 10 years, and I'm kinda tired of screwing/unscrewing the head every time I inflate a tire (not to mention the times when the valve core comes out, too...) Does anyone have a reco for an inexpensive easy to use replacement head that I could install on my existing pump? Seems like the Riv pumps use a Topeak head, and I know Lezyne makes several different options, but I'm curious to hear the group's preferences & experiences.(I know I could also just buy the Plumpatire, but there's nothing wrong with my current also-wood-handled pump, so that feels a bit wasteful)Thanks!Nick



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Re: [RBW] Re: Gus ride shaming

2023-11-15 Thread Richard Rose

You are not wrong! To be fair I’ve ridden most of the “modern” bikes & still own a full squish bike. But the Gus is more fun.:)Sent from my iPhoneOn Nov 15, 2023, at 10:49 AM, Nick Shoemaker wrote:Wait a secaren't we the 'traditional' mountain bikers?! They're the ones who need motorcycle parts to ride on a trail through the woodsBut yeah, I've rarely ridden my Clem on the local trails without some sort of passerby amazement/amusement.On Friday, November 10, 2023 at 9:17:49 PM UTC-5 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:Not really shamed but while having a really good ride at one of my favorite trails I passed a couple of riders on their traditional mountain bikes. They caught up to me in the parking lot when my bike was already loaded into the car. They asked " was that you that passed us on a cruiser bike?" And, "what kind of bike was that, a Breezer? I answered it was a Rivendell. I do not think they had heard of that name. It was all good fun and I took it as a compliment. I am in love with my new cockpit on this bike.https://photos.app.goo.gl/VMbmV6jYNpQvtkNKA

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Re: [RBW] Favorite Floor Pump Head?

I should have added: Is this the same as the "Hiro" chuck?

On Wed, Nov 15, 2023 at 10:48 AM Patrick Moore  wrote:

> Just to be clear, this is the pump head I recently bought from Soma,
> called the "Tanaka" pump head; $24.99. I've gotten mixed reviews about it;
> can others say how it worked for them?
>
>
> https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/36521-tanaka-pump-head-v-2-3482?category=953#attr=
>
> On Wed, Nov 15, 2023 at 9:44 AM Patrick Moore  wrote:
>
>> I've been using the old Silca brass chucks for years and they work fine
>> -- simple, air-tight, secure -- on Presta valves if the gasket is in good
>> condition and you know how to us it -- chuck cap sufficiently tight but not
>> too tight, chuck pressed on firmly but not obsessively (in which case it's
>> a pain to remove) -- but I recently bought a Tanaka chuck because it was on
>> sale by Soma. Who has experience with the Tanaka and can say how well it
>> works?
>>
>> That said, a "80 out of 100" recommendation for the old Silca chuck if
>> you use Presta valves.
>>
>> On Wed, Nov 15, 2023 at 9:21 AM Nick Shoemaker 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I've had a Lezyne High Volume floor pump for about 10 years, and I'm
>>> kinda tired of screwing/unscrewing the head every time I inflate a tire
>>> (not to mention the times when the valve core comes out, too...) Does
>>> anyone have a reco for an inexpensive easy to use replacement head that I
>>> could install on my existing pump? Seems like the Riv pumps use a Topeak
>>> head, and I know Lezyne makes several different options, but I'm curious to
>>> hear the group's preferences & experiences.
>>>
>>> (I know I could also just buy the Plumpatire, but there's nothing wrong
>>> with my current also-wood-handled pump, so that feels a bit wasteful)
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>> Nick
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Re: [RBW] Favorite Floor Pump Head?

Just to be clear, this is the pump head I recently bought from Soma, called
the "Tanaka" pump head; $24.99. I've gotten mixed reviews about it; can
others say how it worked for them?

https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/36521-tanaka-pump-head-v-2-3482?category=953#attr=

On Wed, Nov 15, 2023 at 9:44 AM Patrick Moore  wrote:

> I've been using the old Silca brass chucks for years and they work fine --
> simple, air-tight, secure -- on Presta valves if the gasket is in good
> condition and you know how to us it -- chuck cap sufficiently tight but not
> too tight, chuck pressed on firmly but not obsessively (in which case it's
> a pain to remove) -- but I recently bought a Tanaka chuck because it was on
> sale by Soma. Who has experience with the Tanaka and can say how well it
> works?
>
> That said, a "80 out of 100" recommendation for the old Silca chuck if you
> use Presta valves.
>
> On Wed, Nov 15, 2023 at 9:21 AM Nick Shoemaker 
> wrote:
>
>> I've had a Lezyne High Volume floor pump for about 10 years, and I'm
>> kinda tired of screwing/unscrewing the head every time I inflate a tire
>> (not to mention the times when the valve core comes out, too...) Does
>> anyone have a reco for an inexpensive easy to use replacement head that I
>> could install on my existing pump? Seems like the Riv pumps use a Topeak
>> head, and I know Lezyne makes several different options, but I'm curious to
>> hear the group's preferences & experiences.
>>
>> (I know I could also just buy the Plumpatire, but there's nothing wrong
>> with my current also-wood-handled pump, so that feels a bit wasteful)
>>
>> Thanks!
>> Nick
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[RBW] Re: Sizing Down? Pocket ‘Pus.

2023-11-15 Thread Roberta

Hi, Bob :) , 

How do you hang it from the back wheel?  You take the front wheel off 
first, then  lift up the back wheel?  I guess the bike is lighter without 
the front wheel.  I'm not sure I'd have the strength.

When I hang mine from the front wheel, I "pop" the front wheel  up, like a 
wheelie, roll the bike close to the hook and then just need to lift it up a 
foot or so to the hook.

Roberta

On Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 3:35:18 PM UTC-5 Bob Ehrenbeck wrote:

> As Allan noted, how you travel with a bike depends on the type of storage 
> the train cars have on your particular Amtrak line. 
>
> The below photo shows the situation for the Vermonter line that runs 
> between DC and Vermont. (It appears to be the same style as the Empire 
> Service trains that Allan rides.) The instructions state that when hanging 
> the bike from the rear wheel, the front wheel (and all bags) need to be 
> removed. When I took the Vermonter to ride in D2R2, I did just that. On the 
> return trip, however, the conductor said that I could leave the wheel on 
> the bike if it fit, and it did fit. The bike I had with me (a Rawland 
> rSogn), has an end-to-end length of 67" with both wheels on, and since my 
> 52 Clem H was an end-to-end length of 73", I'm pretty sure a Platypus would 
> fit in that vertical space with the front wheel removed.
>
> [image: Vermonter Bike Storage copy 2.jpg]
>
>
> It appears that Amtrak's Blue Water and Wolverine trains have the same 
> bike carry-on service as the Vermonter, so this should work just fine!
> https://www.amtrak.com/onboard/bring-your-bicycle-onboard.html
>
> Another possible option would be to drive to South Bend, Indiana and get 
> on the South Shore Line to reach Chicago:
> https://mysouthshoreline.com
>
> But it seems that as there is a construction project going on, they have 
> temporarily suspended  bringing bikes on board:
> https://mysouthshoreline.com/plan-your-trip/bikes-on-trains/
>
> I regularly take my bikes on NJT trains here in New Jersey, and similar to 
> what Roberta mentioned, as in most commuter lines there are open spaces at 
> the ends of each car, or sets you can flip out of the way, to store your 
> bike; perhaps the South Shore Line has a similar set-up?
>
> Bob E
> Cranford, NJ
> On Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 1:56:47 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:
>
>> I'm ok with it! 
>>
>> On Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 10:52:46 AM UTC-8 George Schick wrote:
>>
>>> Joe, is it OK if we start calling you Ralph Kramden ; )
>>>
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 12:39:15 PM UTC-6 Joe Bernard wrote:
>>>
 Yes, bus racks - my area of expertise - are a whole 'nother kettle of 
 monkeys or whatever the idiom is. I've transported some longish 29er 
 mountain bikes which barely fit the rack, and one of these days I'm going 
 to collect a roadside garbage can with one! My Rivendell and any over-52cm 
 Clem or Platy would not fit our buses. 

 On Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 10:28:30 AM UTC-8 Roberta wrote:

> forgot the "OMG" pics.
>
> On Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 1:25:30 PM UTC-5 Roberta wrote:
>
>> I took my 55 Platy to get Amtrak's opinion and they said no to carry 
>> on (roll on) service.  All he did was look at the bike.  I know of one 
>> 50 
>> Platy owner who went by train on a bike tour,  but I don't remember if 
>> she 
>> brought her Platy or her other bike on her wedding anniversary trip this 
>> summer.  Leah might know.  I wouldn't want to take a chance that they 
>> might 
>> say "no" when I roll my bike to the door.
>>
>> In my city/suburban train (Septa), I can bring any bike on the train, 
>> but there is no special place to store it, so I sit the end of the car 
>> and 
>> try to keep it out of the way.  In S. Jersey's River line, I can hang 
>> it.   
>> I don't know about the rest of NJ Transit (I know one iBob member who 
>> does 
>> alot of NJT with bike, but not sure of storage situation.)  On the 
>> Philadelphia bus system, Platy is too long and I'm afraid with one good 
>> bump, it would be road kill (yes, I'd tie it down if forced to take it 
>> on a 
>> bus rack).  You can see my 2019 Homer sits OK.  If I wanted to take a 
>> bike 
>> with me on Amtrak, Platy wouldn't be an option. Perhaps in other parts 
>> of 
>> the country, the bus racks are longer?
>>
>> So, how often would one need to take it on a train/bus/Amtrak?  For 
>> me, right now, little on Amtrak, but lots on busses.  I imagine the 
>> adventures I could have taking a bus/train one way and the bike the 
>> other 
>> direction.
>>
>> Roberta  
>>
>> On Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 12:44:52 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:
>>
>>> That's a good question, Brian. I'm a transit bus driver and 
>>> technically we have limits on what will fit on the bus but in reality 
>>>

Re: [RBW] Favorite Floor Pump Head?

2023-11-15 Thread aeroperf

Second recommendation for the Silca 'Hiro' chuck.  Going strong after 8 
years.  $30 at Amazon.


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Re: [RBW] Favorite Floor Pump Head?

I've been using the old Silca brass chucks for years and they work fine --
simple, air-tight, secure -- on Presta valves if the gasket is in good
condition and you know how to us it -- chuck cap sufficiently tight but not
too tight, chuck pressed on firmly but not obsessively (in which case it's
a pain to remove) -- but I recently bought a Tanaka chuck because it was on
sale by Soma. Who has experience with the Tanaka and can say how well it
works?

That said, a "80 out of 100" recommendation for the old Silca chuck if you
use Presta valves.

On Wed, Nov 15, 2023 at 9:21 AM Nick Shoemaker 
wrote:

> I've had a Lezyne High Volume floor pump for about 10 years, and I'm kinda
> tired of screwing/unscrewing the head every time I inflate a tire (not to
> mention the times when the valve core comes out, too...) Does anyone have a
> reco for an inexpensive easy to use replacement head that I could install
> on my existing pump? Seems like the Riv pumps use a Topeak head, and I know
> Lezyne makes several different options, but I'm curious to hear the group's
> preferences & experiences.
>
> (I know I could also just buy the Plumpatire, but there's nothing wrong
> with my current also-wood-handled pump, so that feels a bit wasteful)
>
> Thanks!
> Nick
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[RBW] FS: XL custom powdercoated Crust Noreaster Complete

2023-11-15 Thread Andrew Turner

Hey group, I'm looking to sell my Noreaster complete bike. All parts except 
for some of the drivetrain components have ~100 miles on them so it's all 
still quite new. Photos can be found here: 

https://photos.app.goo.gl/TvA4uH1sioVBoKW46 

General breakdown: 
Crust Noreaster frameset size XL custom powder coated chestnut brown w/ 
patina'd brass accents throughout 

Crust 700c dynamo wheelset (I had the frame resized to 130 rear but it can 
easily be moved back if that's your thing) w/ Ultegra skewers / lightweight 
8 speed cassette 11-30 or 28, I can't remember. 

RH Antelope Hill 55mm extra light tires (tan) 

Nitto S83 post, dirt drop stem, Albatross bars, Campee front rack 

Paul Pewter touring cantis w/ matching levers + gold moon units 

Shimano 600 headset w/ patina'd steel cable hangers / stack spacer 

All-polished Carmina triple crankset 46-36-26, some pretty dramatic heal 
rub on both crank arms from the previous owner. 

Spank Oozy black pedals 

Ultegra / Suntour derailleurs 

Dura Ace 8 speed indexed downtube shifters 

Selle Anatomica R2 saddle 

Lezyne frame pump 

AND a used-once Large Fabs Chest saddle bag (waxed brown + green canvas) 

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This bike rides amazing but I flew a little too close to the sun with the 
build

Asking price is $1900 + shipping 

Cheers! 
Andrew - Brentwood, TN

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[RBW] Favorite Floor Pump Head?

I've had a Lezyne High Volume floor pump for about 10 years, and I'm kinda 
tired of screwing/unscrewing the head every time I inflate a tire (not to 
mention the times when the valve core comes out, too...) Does anyone have a 
reco for an inexpensive easy to use replacement head that I could install 
on my existing pump? Seems like the Riv pumps use a Topeak head, and I know 
Lezyne makes several different options, but I'm curious to hear the group's 
preferences & experiences.

(I know I could also just buy the Plumpatire, but there's nothing wrong 
with my current also-wood-handled pump, so that feels a bit wasteful)

Thanks!
Nick

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[RBW] Re: Gus ride shaming