[RBW] Re: Introduction

[3wheelin]

Patrick,
Welcome to the forum. I think that you have found an absolutely
outstounding place to come and learn about cycling. i know that I had
when I stumbled upon the site. I too suffer from neuro problems. I
have MS and neuropathy in my hands and feet. Riding my bike has saved
my life in many ways, but the emotional freedom that comes with it is
perhaps the most priceless. Many sufferers of vertigo and nastagmus
can, for some strange reason, still function rather well on a bicycle.
Diet and excercise are the best for neuro problems...and what better
form of excercise than seeing the world from two wheels? Rivendell and
GP gives people like us an outlet with the cushy ride, sitting up high
and easy gearing. It's amazing what you have accomplished already..you
have a great outlook. You should be proudPeter G


On Feb 25, 10:30 am, Deacon Patrick  wrote:
> Hello! I've posted on a few threads, but thought I should officially
> introduce myself.
>
> I bought my Hunqapillar early last Spring, and have been delighted ever
> since. Due to brain injury, I have constant neurological vertigo. I was
> amazed to discover that my bludgeoned brain (seewww.MindYourHeadCoop.org)
> and related proprioception via going barefoot had reached a point I could
> actually ride a bike. After testing out several and getting a feel for what
> worked and what was more challenging, I settled on Rivendell for it's
> hearty stiffness and go anywhere I'd be willing to ride capacity. I ride
> either barefoot or in leather soled moccasins on wood platform pedals Grant
> had laying around.
>
> Last Spring and Summer, I was able to ride a number of S20Os as well as 9
> days on the Great Divide Mountain Bike Trail, going from central Colorado
> to the New Mexico border before a loud motorcycle overloaded my brain on
> one of the few short paved sections.
>
> Having the Hunqa has opened up personal transportation for me (besides
> walking and running), and I love riding it just to ride, or to trail heads
> and running from there, as well as camping (since I can't carry weight
> above my waist, it opens up going bikepacking my with daughters -- a real
> delight!).
>
> I have a few pictures up here:http://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick

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[RBW] Re: FS: Misc. Parts

[3wheelin]

Update: Some things were sold...Here's what's left: (1) unopened
package CCP-22 Park Tool Crank Puller ($10)...(1) set of
Tektro R559 Brakes, new in pkg. ($55)...(1) Sugino XT Triple
crank set, great shape, no pedals ($110)Shimano Brake levers
to fit nitto noodle bars, black, great shape ($35)(1) Hutchinson
Intensive tubeless folded tire, in box & never opened,700x25
($25)...contact me off list if onterested...ThanksPeter

On Feb 19, 2:42 pm, 3wheelin  wrote:
> I have some old and new parts for sale here, spring cleaning, I guess;
> contact me off list if your interestedPrices do not include
> shipping, which will be whatever USPS charges(1) Park Tool ccp-22
> Crank Puller ($10)...(1) set Tektro R559 Brakes, never opened & still
> in pkg.($55).(1) sugino XT tripke crank,,,beautiful shape
> ($110)(1) nitto noodle bars, 46, i think, never opened
> ($65)...Brake levers tiagra for the noodles, great shape ($35).
> (1) Brooks b-17, honey, 50 miles on it, brooks creme applied when
> bought ($70).Brooks honey flyer new in box, ($70).(1)
> Hutchinson intensive tubeless fold tire, 700 x 25,new in box
> ($35)...(1) Campagnolo super record Pat.83 rear derailer great
> shape and (1) Rossi pantographed seat post with Italy's colors in the
> pantograph..(not sure on pricing, let's talk)everything here
> is either new or barely used.Thanks

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[RBW] FS: Misc. Parts

[3wheelin]

I have some old and new parts for sale here, spring cleaning, I guess;
contact me off list if your interestedPrices do not include
shipping, which will be whatever USPS charges(1) Park Tool ccp-22
Crank Puller ($10)...(1) set Tektro R559 Brakes, never opened & still
in pkg.($55).(1) sugino XT tripke crank,,,beautiful shape
($110)(1) nitto noodle bars, 46, i think, never opened
($65)...Brake levers tiagra for the noodles, great shape ($35).
(1) Brooks b-17, honey, 50 miles on it, brooks creme applied when
bought ($70).Brooks honey flyer new in box, ($70).(1)
Hutchinson intensive tubeless fold tire, 700 x 25,new in box
($35)...(1) Campagnolo super record Pat.83 rear derailer great
shape and (1) Rossi pantographed seat post with Italy's colors in the
pantograph..(not sure on pricing, let's talk)everything here
is either new or barely used.Thanks

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[RBW] Re: Speaking of merit badges...Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen

[3wheelin]

I'd be interested in getting one alsoLet me know...Thanks...Peter

On Feb 14, 6:15 am, David Strong  wrote:
> Just stumbled upon the ACW pins and I fell in love. What are the chances
> these could be re-upped. Pins or, even better, patches. I would really be
> happy to get one of these. Is anybody here the original producer of these
> goodies?? Let me know. Cheers, David S
>
>
>
> On Friday, May 15, 2009 7:08:31 PM UTC-4, jinxed wrote:
>
> > Are you a member?
>
> > So here is the story...turning the "way-back" machine to about 1996,
> > some friends and I were sitting over coffee after a ride and started
> > to recount how many times we had done this. As it turned out, it was
> > apparent that not only had the vast majority of our rides (bike,
> > motorcycle, skateboard, snowboard...) started or ended over coffee,
> > but many of our good friends and riding partners were met at the cafes
> > we were frequenting. We had a pretty good network that spanned darn
> > near coast to coast. An "Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen" I
> > blurted out while simultaneously sketching out a logo on the
> > napkin
>
> > Fast forward to about 6 months ago, I was digging through some piles
> > of artwork looking for something, and stumbled on my original sketch.
> > All of the patches and hats we had originally done up were long
> > retired, lost, or given away...so I got in touch with some of the
> > original ACW's and told them I was going to mint some lapel
> > pins...everyone chipped in to beat the minimums.
>
> > Our whole thing was very tongue in cheek, but we wanted it to have an
> > "old money-secret society-unleash the hounds" type of feel to it.
> > Anyway after finding the iBob's / ROB's and meeting so many awesome
> > people and reading about the network that exists between the riders, I
> > thought it would be cool to expand the ACW.
>
> > It's all for fun and conversation, and really just a bit of decoration
> > for the bags, hats etc...but wanted to offer them up. I have @ 20-30
> > or so left of the lapel pins, but we can do more if interest is there.
> > We were also contemplating doing up some patches too?
>
> > $6/pc shipped to you. Trades for your "club" pins is good too. For
> > that matter no interesting trade would be turned down. Drop me line
> > hbc...@yahoo.com  or just paypal me there with your info!
>
> > Stay thirsty my friendsfor coffee. ;)
>
> >http://tinyurl.com/rx66y8

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[RBW] WTB: Dirt drop stem and other pieces

[3wheelin]

Finishing up piecing together a nine speed hilsen. I'm looking for a
few things: nitto dirt drop stem, mks pedals,..Marks front rack and a
medium basket also.I have a brand new in the box brooks flyer  i'd
trade and of course cash.Thanks.Peter

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[RBW] WTB 58 - 60cm Ram

[3wheelin]

I am wanting a used rodeo, but learned that they never come up for
sale, so thought I might try and see if anyone has a Rambouillet they
would part with. I have a pbh of 87.5 so thought either a 58cm or a
60cm...frame/fork or complete build...fingers crossed...thanks

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[RBW] FS: Nitto Top Rack

[3wheelin]

Tried once to see if anyone wants to buy a Nitto Top Rack (i believe
its a R-14)lightly usedI just have two of them (wife found one
for me as a gift)...asking $75.00...Hope thats a fair
price..Thanks...Peter

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[RBW] FS: Top Rack

[3wheelin]

I have mistakenly purchased (2) R-14 top Racks (my wife found me one
as a surprise), and i bought one...both are slightly used...neither
has the P-clamps...just the 4 struts...both were mounted on sam
hillborne's...i'm keeping one and selling the other...contact me off-
line...$90/delivered in the lower 48Thanks

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[RBW] Re: FS - David Lance Goines Riv Poster

[3wheelin]

On Monday, December 3, 2012 2:38:39 PM UTC-8, stevew wrote:
> Hi all,
> SteveI will take the posterPeter
> I am looking to sell my copy of the DLG Riv poster.  It has been out of the 
> box twice since I got it and it comes with the paper explaining the artist's 
> printing process.  Looking to get what I paid when Rivendell did the buy it 
> before you see it promotion - $20, plus actual shipping.
> 
> Please contact off list, and I can let you know what the shipping cost will 
> be.
> 
> Thanks,
> Steve Wimberg

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[RBW] FS: Acorn Saddlebag

[3wheelin]

I have a black Acorn saddlebag for sale.The leather strap does have
some wear where i tried to install it under my brooks saddle , but
otherwise the bag is essentially brand new...I never used it..Took it
off bike right away, cause I was using the Acorn handlebar bag
instead...New, delivered was $150.00..I would like to get $100 and YOU
pay shipping (hope that's fair)..Thanks...Peter

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[RBW] Re: FS: 55cm Roadeo, F/F/HS

[3wheelin]

if you can stretch the frame into a 59, consider it sold

On Sep 12, 7:03 am, sjauch  wrote:
> Still for sale, how about $1250 shipped?
>
>
>
> On Thursday, September 6, 2012 9:43:24 AM UTC-4, sjauch wrote:
> > Hi,
>
> > Selling my Roadeo which is about 2 years old. Some paint chips around the
> > rear dropouts and a small chip in the top tube that's been touched up but
> > still visible.
>
> > I'd like to get $1350 shipped. This is for the Frameset, Cane Creek
> > Classic 100 headset and if you need the 9cm stem & steerer shim.
>
> > There are photos here:
> >http://www.flickr.com/photos/ironsightimages/sets/72157623465484739/
>
> > If you have any questions or would like any more photos please let me know.
>
> > Thanks.
>
> > 

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[RBW] Re: Buzz Bomb Bicycles Eye Candy

[3wheelin]

I've had the privilege of meeting with "coot" on many occasions here
in Reno. His expertise has helped me in some purchases I've made. His
collection is beautiful and his passion for bicycles is endless and
contagious.

On Sep 14, 5:41 am, Addison Wilhite  wrote:
> Got a chance to tour part of their collection of restored bicycles.  Pretty
> sweet stuff in the collection.  Some of the handlebars on those old 1930s
> and 40s bikes sure look nice.  Thought others would like to see the gallery
> of shots...
>
> http://reno-rambler.blogspot.com/2012/09/magical-mystery-tour-trip-th...
>
> Cheers,
>
> --
> Addisonhttp://reno-rambler.blogspot.com

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[RBW] Re: fat tires for the Hillborne

[3wheelin]

I'm running the Riv. Marathon 700 x 47 on mine. I switched from the
jack brown 33's about a week ago...Love them so far...no plans to
switch back any time soon

On Aug 12, 5:54 pm, Randall Rupp  wrote:
> I'm running some 700 x 35 tires on my Hillborne and wondered if anybody had
> experience with larger, cushier tires on their Hillborne.
>
> --
> Randall Rupp
> rcr...@gmail.com

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[RBW] Re: I really like my Rivendell bicycle and riding it makes me happy

[3wheelin]

William,
I couldn't agree more. I Love riding my Sam or Homer along the river
early in the morning. I stop a lot and watch the deer play in the
fields, and enjoy the fact that I am lucky enough to own such fine
bikes. I go a lot slower than i used to when I owned carbon, but now i
always look forward to my rides and enjoy every second in the
saddle.I even have baskets and fenders now...and think they're
cool..funny what a fine bike can do to your mental
attitude...

On Aug 8, 2:19 pm, William  wrote:
> It's a hilly 40-mile commute from my home in El Cerrito to my offic in
> South Hayward.  I deliberately take the long way through the hills
> (Grizzly-Skyline-Redwood Road) to get more exercise, avoid more cars and
> enjoy the scenery.  It was a stunningly beautiful morning.  My A. Homer
> Hilsen rode spectacularly well.  I'm always in a far better mood in the
> office when I've ridden in.  I feel truly blessed to be the owner of such a
> fine bicycle and to have my health and fitness that allows me to enjoy it.
>  I hope some day to work less so I can ride more.  Riding my bicycle makes
> me feel good.

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[RBW] New Sam experience

[3wheelin]

I just took my spanking brand new 56cm double TT green Sam for its
first real driveI own a Homer and have been wanting this bike for
awhile...All i can say is WOW I bought all new parts (of which
i've never had new) at Rivendell last Saturday, along with the frame
and brought it home to have my LBS build up...My first ride was along
the river for about 9 miles on a roughly paved pathway...The bumps and
divets seemed to melt away. I always smile at just how butter smooth
and quiet the shifting is with the dura ace bar end shifters on my
albatross bars.. I was thinking I would never like this Sam as much as
my Homer, but i have to say...i like it better so far - not sure if
that is partly "new bike syndrome" or not. I was also a bit leary
about the double TT, but it has really grown on me and i think it's
down right "cool" now. I even had 2 different sets of people tell me
how nice my bike looked. That never happened on my Homer. I will have
pics soon, but i have my basket on a marks rack on front, along with
my tan handlebar bag and honey brooks saddle (awesome look with the
green)...Anyone out there contemplating a Sam but wondering if it can
compare to a Homer...as far as I'm concernedit absolutely
can...

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[RBW] Re: FS:59cm Homer

[3wheelin]

This bike is sold...Thanks to all who contacted me.

On Jul 18, 8:43 am, 3wheelin  wrote:
> Toyo build 59cm Homer for sale, complete bike (excluding seat and
> rack) usual Rivendell build...$2200...great shape (usual nicks but no
> dents or dings), albatross bars with dura ace bar end shifters..9
> speed triple, pictures can be seen atwww.flickr.com/photos/ssubman

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[RBW] FS:59cm Homer

[3wheelin]

Toyo build 59cm Homer for sale, complete bike (excluding seat and
rack) usual Rivendell build...$2200...great shape (usual nicks but no
dents or dings), albatross bars with dura ace bar end shifters..9
speed triple, pictures can be seen at www.flickr.com/photos/ssubman

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[RBW] FS: 61cm Homer

[3wheelin]

i have a 61cm A. Homer Hilsen frame/fork and headset for
saleasking $1250.00...It is a 2010 frame...beautiful shape, it
does have a couple small nicks from usual riding, but excellent shape
and no dings, dentscontact me at;ssubman2...@yahoo.com.

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[RBW] Re: Today's ramble.

[3wheelin]

Nice story Mikei was wondering what tires you have on the Hilsen,
and how do they work on those trails/pavement?

On Jul 10, 3:28 pm, Mike  wrote:
> The weather here in Portland has been beautiful lately. Downright
> exceptional over the past three days while I was at work. I woke up this
> morning and it was cooler but could tell it would burn off. My wife is out
> of town and we have a puppy so I can't get away for all day rides but I did
> get in a 3hr ramble passing through Forest Park twice. When I first entered
> Forest Park and ended up taking Fire Rd 1 which I had never ridden before.
> It's quite steep in parts and so I just dismounted and just walked a few
> sections which was fine. I was on my Hilsen and one area where it doesn't
> do so great is steep scrabbly climbs. I guess I could have "muscled" up the
> climb but that just didn't seem fun. I exited Forest Park and headed up to
> Skyline on the pavement and took that for a little ways before dropping
> back down into Forest Park via Saltzman and made my way down to Hwy 30 and
> across the St Johns Bridge and back home, stopping for tacos and ice cream
> along the way.
>
> It was just a really great ride. I was on my Hilsen with platform pedals
> and wearing some Musa shorts and an LL Bean seersucker/hiking shirt I
> recently purchased on sale. The shirt worked well except for on descents
> where it tends to flap in the wind a bit too much for my taste. I guess I
> could tuck it in and the problem would be solved.
>
> After spending so much time focused on randonneuring for the past couple of
> months it was really nice to just get out for a ramble. I'll do some
> variation on the ride tomorrow and the next day. When my wife returns I'll
> hopefully get out for an overnight camping trip.
>
> Here's a photo 
> set:http://www.flickr.com/photos/41335973@N00/sets/72157630519177722/
>
> --mike

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[RBW] FS: 61cm Homer

[3wheelin]

I finally found a 59cm A. Homer Hilsen Frame/Fork/ Headset, so I'm
going to be selling my 61cm Frame/ Fork/ Headset..The bike was bought
from Rivendell in 2010 and basically sat for a year in someone's shop
until I bought it last summer. It's a tad too big for me, but i've
been riding it anyway. I will receive my new to me frame next week, so
the 61 Homer will be sold after that. Not sure what to ask, so I will
hope someone on here will make me offers...There are a few tiny chips
from before I got it, but the paint and frame are beautiful and works
like butter.i am trying to enclose a few pics of
it thanks...pics can be seen at www.flickr.com/people/ssubman/

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[RBW] Re: Noodles or Albas

[3wheelin]

i used noodles for about a year on my Hilsen...you are right, they
were nice, but not quite "there'. I changed to Alba's about a month
ago...Things were different. I realized i was going slower, but in a
good way. I was stopping more and enjoying my ride better. I feel
comfortable and very "English", sitting up so high. You can grab the
alba's near the stem and feel forward in the wind...I probably wont go
back to the noodles, but then again...never say never...As far as
traffic, you will be more confident, and the view is terrific...Good
luck on the switch..

On Jun 27, 7:30 am, Jay in Tel Aviv  wrote:
> I am currently using 46 cm Noodle bars at about saddle height on my
> Sam for my 15 mile RT commute. I like the multiple hand positions but
> can't say I'm really comfortable with them, so I'm thinking about
> giving Albas a try.
>
> If anyone out there has made the switch from drops to Albas, I'd love
> to hear from you before.
>
> Beside general impressions, I'm curious how the wider Albas perform in
> dense traffic. Also thoughts about Alum vs Cromo.
>
> I am using an 8 cm stem with the Noodles. I'm hoping the 10 cm stem
> that replaced will be perfect for the Albas. If so, beside the bars I
> would just need brake levers and the Nitto shim from Riv. And grips or
> tape of some kind. Maybe $100-120 for the lot.
>
> Any used Albas out there looking for a home?
>
> Jay

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[RBW] Wanted: Sam Hillborne

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May be a pipe dream, but i am looking for a 56cm Sam Hillborne, either
complete bike or frame/ fork/headsetsingle or double TT is ok

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[RBW] Wanted to sell/trade

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i have a 61cm Homer i would like to trade for a 59cm. complete bike or
frame/forkthe 61cm is a bit too big for mealso looking for a
Sam hillborne in 56cm size (complete bike and/or frame/fork)

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[RBW] looking for a 58cm betty

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i know these are never for sale used, but maybe we'll get luckymy
wife loves my homer and has drooled over a betty for awhile...,.if
anyone has one for salke out there, please let me know...

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[RBW] looking for a bike

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i have a 61cm A. homer hilsen that is a tad too big and would love to
trade for a 59...or anyone looking to sell a 59cmframe/fork and/or
complete bike...thanks

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