[RBW] Entmoot bike decision

[BSWP]

Life always presents options, what makes it interesting is how we choose. 

For me, it's a decision over which bike to ride to the Entmooot, between 
the very logical and nicely-appointed LongLow Custom, and the much more 
spartan QuickBeam (orange!), which is where my gut is pointing. I think 
with the front rack, and a borrowed rear rack & basket, the QB will do 
nicely. 

Then, the next decision is whether to ride from the Ferry Building, over 
the bridge, or look up at the bridge from the ferry, and ride from 
Larkspur. Hmm...

- Andrew "See you there"

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[RBW] Re: You are your own Enemy.

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Congratulations, Manny. Nuptials on Shell Ridge?

- Andrew, Berkeley

On Monday, July 7, 2014 10:32:33 AM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote:
>
> Two pretty good rides this last weekend.
>
> One with the future wifey to get her brooks saddle tattooed at RivBBH.
> Weather was good until the afternoon. 
> 89 to 92 degrees of stupid hot. Future wifey wasn't having it so we took 
> Bart one stop over to shorten the distance but Jamba Juice emergencies made 
> me to runner to get the car. Still pretty good ride. Her saddle tattoo 
> turned out well.
>
> Solo Ride that wasn't suppose to be a solo ride.
> Pre-Ride to the Rivendell Jamboree had to be done. Funny how sometimes 
> having people will keep you from doing stupid things. 30 minutes into the 
> ride I ended up with wet feet for the rest of the ride. Finally rode 
> Bolinas Ridge which was eh but ended up at a secret watering hole so it 
> pretty much worth it. Found out that the route that was suppose to go 
> through was actually a private road, had to back track and after some 
> walk/hiking finally found the route to the 680 trail. Then I flatted. Which 
> took 45 minutes to try to fix. At this point darkness was seeming in and 
> had to take the bus back from the city. Not until I had lunch/dinner at Sol 
> Food. 
>
> Long day in the saddle was totally worth it. Route is pretty much dialed 
> in will post this soon.
>
> Pictures Proved that saddle tattoos are forever:
> https://flic.kr/s/aHsjZtm2Gm
>
> Manny "Food emergencies are important to stop for" Acosta
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[RBW] Re: Jamboree and Entmoot shirts and patches

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Will you have any shirts or patches, not ordered through etsy, to sell at 
the Entmoot?

- Andrew "always late," Berkeley

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[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Jr?

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Nature abhors a vacuum, it's said. Could it be that the "empty" spot on the 
frame models page will soon be filled?

- Andrew

On Wednesday, July 2, 2014 3:17:22 PM UTC-7, dougP wrote:
>
> A reasonable inference would be where a headbadge appears a bike will 
> follow.  This could be interesting.  Thanks, Bill.
>
> dougP
>

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[RBW] Re: 68 Quickbeam near Seattle

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And sporting 175 Ritchey Logic cranks, with Velocity Dyad rims. A fantastic 
deal.

On Monday, June 9, 2014 12:31:36 PM UTC-7, rcnute wrote:
>
> Not mine, looks like a great deal.
>
> http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/bik/4512152666.html
>
> Ryan
>

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[RBW] Re: Garage sale grabs?

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It would be so cool to see a shaky-hands production video of the attic, lit 
only from an LED headlamp, with hushed voice-over as an anonymous narrator 
walks furtively past the various frames and concept bikes, calling out 
model names, sizes, colours...

- Andrew "I've only heard rumours," Berkeley

On Saturday, June 7, 2014 1:02:44 PM UTC-7, sameness wrote:
>
> That attic haunts me in my dreams.
>
> "A Legolas in pewter? 59.7 by 58.6, you say? Looks like the only one we've 
> got is a second since it accidentally came with clearance for 50s. Does 
> $250 sound right? I'll grab us some coffee while you decide."
>
> I awake, fists clenching the sweat-drenched sheets.
>
> Jeff Hagedorn
> Los Angeles, CA USA
>

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Re: [RBW] RBW 20th Anniversary Gathering and Entmoot -- SF Bay edition

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The Entmoot is set for July 12th, yes? Any updates or other news? I'll be 
in town and look forward to meeting and riding that day.

- Andrew, Berkeley

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[RBW] Re: Seeking Bagman expedition non-QR for Carradice Nelson Longflap

[BSWP]

Shipping cost and time to deliver - I leave on a long ride next weekend, 
and wanted the rack here to test and install. I checked a half-dozen U.S. 
sites, and Calhoun was the first that had it in stock (the non-QR model).

Besides, I own two Rivendells... this is not an activity I pursue on the 
cheap.

- Andrew, Berkeley

On Saturday, May 10, 2014 8:57:42 PM UTC-7, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote:
>
> Just out of curiosity, why Calhoun and not SJS at something like half the 
> price?
>
> On Sunday, May 11, 2014 4:36:52 AM UTC+3, BSWP wrote:
>>
>> Yes, that's where I fond one - Calhoun. It came today, mounts fine, and 
>> is exactly what I should have had on the LongLow lo these past fifteen 
>> years. The bag is held steady, back away from my legs, and it brings the 
>> lower lip of the opening up, so contents are less likely to spill out. 
>>
>> Between the Nelson on the back and the Shopsack up front, I'm set for the 
>> week-long ride coming up in nine days.
>>
>> - Andrew, Berkeley
>>
>> On Thursday, May 8, 2014 12:20:33 PM UTC-7, LBleriot wrote:
>>>
>>> Calhoun Cycles has them in stock.
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Seeking Bagman expedition non-QR for Carradice Nelson Longflap

[BSWP]

Yes, that's where I fond one - Calhoun. It came today, mounts fine, and is 
exactly what I should have had on the LongLow lo these past fifteen years. 
The bag is held steady, back away from my legs, and it brings the lower lip 
of the opening up, so contents are less likely to spill out. 

Between the Nelson on the back and the Shopsack up front, I'm set for the 
week-long ride coming up in nine days.

- Andrew, Berkeley

On Thursday, May 8, 2014 12:20:33 PM UTC-7, LBleriot wrote:
>
> Calhoun Cycles has them in stock.

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[RBW] Seeking Bagman expedition non-QR for Carradice Nelson Longflap

[BSWP]

I've decided to take my Carradice on the upcoming ride, in tandem with the 
front shopsack, and I would really like to get the Nelson back from the 
seatpost a bit. I saw that Peter White has stopped carrying them, and 
Wallingford in NO is out of stock.

Does anyone have a Bagman Expedition to sell? Ideally, the 
non-quick-release version.

Thanks,

- Andrew, Berkeley

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[RBW] Re: Velcro straps for platform pedals

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Thanks, guys. I'll report back with whatever I end up testing.

- Andrew, Berkeley

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[RBW] Velcro straps for platform pedals

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I've a pair of the delightful Thin Gripsters on both my Riv's, and am very 
happy with them. But for longer rides, like over 100km, I find myself 
wondering if a retention system would be helpful. There are under $20 
velcro strap setups on Amazon, but not clear if they are MUSA. Anyone have 
good experience with velcro straps on the thin platform pedals, can 
recommend a specific brand or model?

- Andrew "prepping for the next big ride", Berkeley

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[RBW] Re: "Enjoy"

[BSWP]

It's also okay to enjoy the occasional typo (" treads of the bolts"), which 
can fuel fanciful flights of imagination, wondering if a "wrong" word might 
actually have a "right" meaning, and even if none can be found, it just 
thinking about it can impart a subtle deeper appreciation for the writing 
at hand, and the very art of writing.

- Andrew, "glad to be back in this time zone," Berkeley

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Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam water bottle braze-on disappearance act

[BSWP]

True, some of the pictures of my orange QuickBeam look red, too. I guess 
the decals rubbed off, though. Even my 66cm 'Beam shows its decals down to 
that area of the downtube.

- Andrew

On Thursday, April 3, 2014 5:07:43 PM UTC-7, jandrews_nyc wrote:
>
> Thats the original Orange QB..
> Just a bad photo…
>

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[RBW] Re: Quickbeam water bottle braze-on disappearance act

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When were QuickBeams made in that colour?

- Andrew, Berkeley

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[RBW] Re: Quickbeam/Simple One as Singletrack MTB?

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Some pictures of BG 43mm Rock 'n Roads on my 66cm QuickBeam. They just... 
barely... fit... and while they didn't rub, I was worried they would be too 
tight if any mud or rim wobble happened.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/71141757@N02/7531752382/

While I still have Jack Blues on there now, and they've been fine on 
hard-packed dirt, there's a pair of 38mm Soma C-Lines from OceanAir ready 
to go on, which I look forward to testing on some softer surfaces.

- Andrew, Berkeley

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[RBW] Re: rear rack mounting question

[BSWP]

This. Or, just bend a dogleg strut to get around the brake. The strut is 
not carrying a heavy load, its purpose is to stabilize the top of the rack. 
You could get all fancy and do the other side to match, if that's your 
thing, or just leave the left side looking different.

- Andrew, Berkeley

On Monday, March 10, 2014 10:33:41 AM UTC-7, Jim M. wrote:
>
> Would a bent strut and rack nut help? 
>
> http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/rh1-20025.htm
> http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/rh1-20184.htm
>
> jim m
> wc ca
>

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[RBW] Re: FS: 68cm Quickbeam --Just a reminder

[BSWP]

If there were someone interested in my 66cm QuickBeam, I might be 
persuadable to buy Kelly's 68cm...

- Andrew, Berkeley

On Sunday, March 2, 2014 10:47:22 AM UTC-8, Kelly wrote:
>
> Just a reminder this bike is still for sale.. :)  1500.00 will all items 
> shown in picture including water bottle and pump... if it's in the photo 
> and on the bicycle it will be shipped.. :)  Don't want to give away the 
> background :)
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/tksleeper/sets/72157640446277544/
>
> includes box and shipping in the lower 48
>
> Have a great weekend
>
> Kelly
>

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[RBW] Rivendell represents in SFGate

[BSWP]

SFGate has a feature on bicycle style, a big photo spread. Congrats to 
Eileen and her A.H.H. for a splashy appearance. Lots of fun and smart 
bicycles and bicyclists featured in the photo shoot. Look out for the 
barnacled Motebecane.

http://www.sfgate.com/style/article/Cyclists-show-off-their-San-Francisco-bike-style-5275536.php#photo-5937851

- Andrew, Berkeley

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[RBW] Re: New Rear Racks

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Has there been a Blug comment on these, and what's new/different about 
them? The text alongside the item s/147 doesn't seem to indicate anything 
new.

- Andrew, Berkeley

On Friday, February 28, 2014 9:32:29 AM UTC-8, Brian Campbell wrote:
>
> are in stock...
>  
> http://www.rivbike.com/category-s/147.htm
>

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[RBW] Re: What does "IRD" and "IGH" mean?

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Sure, I'll go there:

IPA
APA
ESB
IBU

- Andrew "always thirsty," Berkeley

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Re: [RBW] New Compass tires?

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I think I'll give the 700x32 "stampede" model a try, to see how it compares 
to my lightweight 33.33 Jack Browns. 
Those JBs just roll and roll, I so often find myself accelerating while 
coasting on slight downhills, as other riders start pedaling. 

- Andrew, Berkeley

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[RBW] Re: Big Boy Pants

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Their site would be so much more usefulif they showed real people modeling 
their clothing. 

Like that company in Walnut Creek, that (almost) always has images of the 
clothes being worn.

Makes quite a difference, especially for mail order.

- Andrew "tall folks have fitment issues, too", Berkeley

On Monday, February 17, 2014 11:52:56 AM UTC-8, Leslie wrote:
>
> Surly is talking about pants for larger folks today.
>
> http://surlybikes.com/blog 
>
> I know I need to lose weight, but, it'd be nice to have clothes that fit, 
> too...
>
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: New bicycle brand from Merry Sales = New Albion

[BSWP]

Gosh, the mixte frame looks quite similar to some of RBW's previous mixte 
frames... I'm not a historian of frame design, but the curves on the middle 
stays look 'bout identical to the stays on the Glorius.

- Andrew, Berkeley

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[RBW] Re: BLUG bike

[BSWP]

And again with the flat rear rack - no tombstone hump. A beautiful clean 
look.

- Andrew, Berkeley

On Tuesday, February 11, 2014 7:52:18 PM UTC-8, Michael wrote:
>
> And just think...that is probably one of the best made and nicest bike 
>> frames made in the world right now, not to mention the build. Wow!
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Shellacked Twine Removal

[BSWP]

Quick and careful work with a sharp razor blade will do the trick. Mind 
that you don't slice into the aluminium.

On Friday, February 7, 2014 6:11:09 AM UTC-8, Conway Bennett wrote:
>
> This is a follow up to yesterday's albatross related post.  Since I am 
> taking my noodles off my CC to add the albas I'm gonna move the 
> interrupters that are installed there over to my Samuel Hillborne where I 
> also have noodles installed and mated to 10 cm dirt drops.  Sooo I need to 
> remove the Mark wrapped and shellacked twine.  I'm sure I could figure it 
> out but would rather not take any pokey things to my riv and just go off of 
> collective wisdom.  Also,  if anyone has two arm lengths if hemp twine 
> lying around please consider sending it to me in exchange for some 
> interesting surprise trade.  I'm trying to have less "stuff" and just 
> getting your scrap twine would help.  Thanks in advance!

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[RBW] Re: Bosco interrupted?

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Thanks, those are wildly helpful images, and especially showing the 
shortened Boscos. I've never run the inverse levers, but can imagine the 
adjustment is different - all up at the brakes, though the interrupters 
must have given some adjustment, too, with their barrels, no?

- Andrew

On Wednesday, February 5, 2014 2:25:42 AM UTC-8, John Philip wrote:
>
> I tried it for a while on my Atlantis.  
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/cnyriv/7609435504/   It worked fine although 
> the  inverse lever/canti combo I used was difficult to adjust and was very 
> mushy.  I've since changed to Albastache on this bike.  I never much liked 
> the stem shifters in this setup. The interrupters worked fine.
>
>

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[RBW] Bosco interrupted?

[BSWP]

Just wondering and pondering on the wonderful ponderosa of possibilities, 
and so I'll ask - has anyone put reverse-action brake levers on Bosco bars, 
and also run the cables along the bars, under tape, to a pair of 
interruptors at the stem? Seems like that setup could provide a dreamy 
surface for hand positions with brakes at both ends, and nothing inbetween 
to catch your hands as they move forth and back.

- Andrew, Berkeley

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Re: [RBW] Wherz the rivbike.com site?

[BSWP]

So strange, since I can get in and check my account, see any little thing 
in the product offerings... it's all good. Think I'll have some more coffee 
now.

- Andrew "It must be a conspiracy", Berkeley

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[RBW] Re: Wherz the rivbike.com site?

[BSWP]

This buddy is seeing the entire RBW site just fine. Must be a Berkeley 
thing, we have a direct line to the Internet.

- Andrew, Berkeley

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Re: [RBW] Re: SAN FRANCISCO Sunrise Coffee Club, Tuesday 1/28 7am @ Wave Organ

[BSWP]

Emerson big donuts there... yowza.

Thanks for the time-lapse sequence. Next time, in Berkeley!

- Andrew, Berkeley

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[RBW] Re: FS: 68 CM Quickbeam. 1500.00

[BSWP]

Wow, that's the deal of the CENTURY here folks... someone please by this 
immediately, lest I succumb to a terrible curiosity of whether the 68cm 
fits me better than the 66cm.

- Andrew, Berkeley

On Tuesday, January 28, 2014 9:23:51 PM UTC-8, Kelly wrote:
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/tksleeper/sets/72157633031703828/
>
> Including extra set of wheels, bag.. Dyno and lights.  
>
> Will have it boxed.. But you will pay freight .. Ups or fedx. Pickup is 
> good too.
>
> Great shape, good riding bike.   
>
> Contact me offline.. Phone even better since I'm not in front fx computer 
> much anymore.  I was retired from Hp and now starting a couple of new 
> businesses... Hate my boss.. Doesn't let me ride as much :)
>
> This is one hell of a deal if I do say so myself.
>
> Kelly
> 314-799-4743
> tksl...@gmail.com 
>
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[RBW] Re: Cheviot!?

[BSWP]

What Grant calls "rough around the edges... in a way that adds to its 
humility" (paraphrasing) is what my Italian family members call "malfatti." 
Taken literally, it means roughly-hewn, but in practice it's a loving term 
bestowed on something made by hand (wine, furniture, even tonight's dinner) 
that has, maybe, some rough edges but is in an overall sense delicious and 
attractive.

If the Cheviot has those qualities, then all the better. I think it's a 
beautiful bike.

- Andrew, Berkeley

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[RBW] Re: Finally chased down and purchased the bike (frame) I wanted when I was 16

[BSWP]

Nice rack! Love the curves...

- Andrew, Berkeley

On Friday, January 24, 2014 9:01:59 AM UTC-8, Marty wrote:
>
> If you haven't already, check out what JP Weigle has done to a update a 
> few classic Raleighs over the years. Here's his "Intercourse" as just one 
> example. 
>
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/49353569@N00/4515809003/in/set-72157623905646916
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[RBW] Re: Another RBBH Visit

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How does the ceiling bell rope loom/harness work? Does it sing out a 
special tune at 1800 hours?

- Andrew, Berkeley

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[RBW] Re: Anyone on the list try the Brooks Cambium (C17)?

[BSWP]

Thanks for the very thorough review. I'm tempted by the Cambium, primarily 
by the ability to get the seat further back than on a B-17.

- Andrew, Berkeley

On Wednesday, January 8, 2014 11:53:57 AM UTC-8, dailyrandonneur wrote:
>
> I had a C17 loaner out on my SimpleOne last month and wrote about it. It 
> feels pretty similar to a B17 to me. 
>
>
> http://thedailyrandonneur.wordpress.com/2013/12/29/brooks-cambium-c17-saddle-a-real-brooks/
>
> Ed 
> Washington, DC
>
> On Wednesday, January 8, 2014 1:39:10 PM UTC-5, Michael Williams wrote:
>>
>> Hey group,  just wanted to know if anyone on the list has tried out the 
>> Brooks Cambium/ C17? and how it might compare to a standard B17 in comfort. 
>>   I know that its a little narrower(~10mm),  but just wanted to get an idea 
>> of how the material feels when youre on it!thanks   -Mike
>>
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[RBW] Re: Fun on today's wet Brevet

[BSWP]

The Brevets here are on the relaxed side... not a race, and the pack 
spreads out quite wide - longest time on the 117k is around seven and a 
half hours, and shortest under five.

The quote that sticks with me, from a passing rider pressing his 
single-speed (with beautiful wooden flat fenders) up the Nicasio hill: "*It's 
fixed, but I'm broken.*"

- Andrew, Berkeley

On Monday, January 13, 2014 7:58:54 AM UTC-8, Ryan wrote:
>
> Then that must be your blue riv in the pictures sans fenders or saddle 
> cover, correct? Nice pictures and chapeau to you.
>  
> I had to work my way up last year to the MS150 last year (50 + miles from 
> Stonewall to Gimli and back)...but I'm hoping to do better with long 
> distances next year. Not at all sure I'm randonneuring material, though. 
> Although I do very much admire the stamina and comittment of all you 
> randonneurs.In my younger, fitter days 100 miles was quite enough
>  
> Ryan in Winnipeg
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[RBW] Re: Fun on today's wet Brevet

[BSWP]

Oh yes, there were at least four Rawlands, there, and thanks for the 
reminder of the Rams. It sure was a fun time, I really enjoy the relaxed 
pace and friendly banter. One thing the weather taught me - just put the 
durn fenders on the bike, and carry my saddle bonnet.

Pictures, as they say, prove it was very wet: 
http://diesel.smugmug.com/Bici/January-Brevet-2014

- Andrew, Berkeley

On Sunday, January 12, 2014 2:49:00 AM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
> I did it on my Rawland.  I rode a stretch with Tom H and his Hilsen.  I 
> saw two Rambouillets.  It was a terrific ride
>
> On Saturday, January 11, 2014 8:52:39 PM UTC-8, BSWP wrote:
>>
>> I rode with the SF Randonneurs today, the 117k brevet from Golden Gate 
>> Bridge to Point Reyes Station, and back. Same route as I did with them last 
>> June, but so much cooler this time, which - no surprise? - made the hills 
>> seem quite a bit easier. RBW was well represented, with two Sam Hillbornes, 
>> my LongLow, and a beautiful Saluki with centerpulls. Maybe one or two more 
>> Rivs, but a quite swarm of steel-framed bikes on the ride. Was it raining, 
>> or just drenching fog? In any case, my wool layers top to bottom kept me 
>> warm, if a bit sweaty wet, and the rain was not such a problem.
>>
>> - Andrew, Berkeley
>>
>

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[RBW] Fun on today's wet Brevet

[BSWP]

I rode with the SF Randonneurs today, the 117k brevet from Golden Gate 
Bridge to Point Reyes Station, and back. Same route as I did with them last 
June, but so much cooler this time, which - no surprise? - made the hills 
seem quite a bit easier. RBW was well represented, with two Sam Hillbornes, 
my LongLow, and a beautiful Saluki with centerpulls. Maybe one or two more 
Rivs, but a quite swarm of steel-framed bikes on the ride. Was it raining, 
or just drenching fog? In any case, my wool layers top to bottom kept me 
warm, if a bit sweaty wet, and the rain was not such a problem.

- Andrew, Berkeley

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[RBW] Mixte frame design question

[BSWP]

There's a picture of a 60cm Betty Foy on Riv's blug, and it's the first I 
remember seeing where the top/diaga-tube looks to meet its rear 
counterparts in a clean straight line. On others, and I guess smaller sized 
frames, the top tube meets the rear tubes with a slight kink. Again, I must 
not have paid attention to other images, or to the frames in person. But 
why the difference? Is it to keep the step-through height of the top tube 
identical across frame sizes? It's no doubt identical in rigidity and 
stoutness, but quite different in appearance, one size to another. I like 
the look of a single line from top of head tube to rear axle.

- Andrew, Berkeley

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[RBW] Re: Albatross V-brake levers

[BSWP]

I'm using the Tektro RX-6 so-called "mini" V-brakes on my LongLow now, with 
Tiagra levers. These brakes don't need as much pull, as longer-armed Vees, 
and seem to be very effective at no-drama stopping. Just a data point for 
you, some non-V levers can work with some V brakes.

- Andrew, Berkeley

On Friday, January 3, 2014 5:54:42 AM UTC-8, carne...@bellsouth.net wrote:
>
> I recently ordered Albatross bars for my early green Sam.  After trying 
> several options, staying with V-brakes. RBW does not currently offer 
> V-brake compatible levers for non-drop bars. Would appreciate 
> recommendations for best choice and where to buy. LBS is not a good option, 
> as closest is 55 miles away.
> David
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[RBW] Re: Tire Width and Performance

[BSWP]

Thanks, Jan, always a treat to read your blog posts, for the insights and 
clear writing. I'm sharing this with several "skinny" friends who often 
comment on the girth (ahem) of my tires (33.33mm JackBrowns, both colours, 
on different bikes). 

- Andrew, Berkeley

On Thursday, January 2, 2014 6:21:53 AM UTC-8, Jan Heine wrote:
>
> Even though most RBW folks may not care all that much about going fast, 
> it's still nice to know that a wider tire doesn't roll any slower. We 
> summarized the data in our blog here:
>
> http://janheine.wordpress.com/2014/01/01/tires-how-wide-is-too-wide/
>
> If anything, it may help persuade those we meet on our rides, who look at 
> our bikes and are intrigued by the idea of a more comfortable bike with 
> wider tires, but are afraid they won't be able to keep up with their 
> friends if they add 5 or 10 mm to their tire width.
>
> Happy New Year!
>
> Jan Heine
> Editor
> Bicycle Quarterly
> www.bikequarterly.com
>
> Follow our blog at www.janheine.wordpress.com
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Re: [RBW] Re: New bike siting: Cheviut/Cheviot/Chevrolet?

[BSWP]

I think the new Mixte will be a winner, for riders and for RBW. The longer 
chainstays fit in with the unracer mindset, and the color is fantastic - no 
one does Orange like Rivendell. RBW gets to retain the lugs they've already 
invested in, which can't hurt. If I ever get money ahead, I'm buying one 
for my wife, who no matter her protestations about not needing a new bike, 
nonetheless gets more tired each year throwing her leg over the Brooks on 
her Bridgestone XO-5.

- Andrew, Berkeley

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[RBW] Re: Bikes, friends, family and coffee.

[BSWP]

That's a great set of images, Manny. Maybe I'll get a chance to ride with 
you in 2014, a SFR brevet, if not a S24O.

- Andrew, Berkeley

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[RBW] Brief Diablo ride report

[BSWP]

I rode up Mt. Diablo for the first time last week, a short loop with friend 
Mark on his Bike Friday. From Walnut Creek BART we rode south through a 
sleepy downtown, just awakening to its post-xmas shopping crush, past 
conservatively trimmed driveways, and on an old railway now converted to 
recreational pathway. Somewhere between Alamo and Danville we turned east, 
toward the high peak, and began our slow ascent. It's still a revelation 
for me to ride the bike on roads I usually take the motorcycle on... the 
difference in sounds and sights is delightful. The weather was perfect for 
riding, if even a touch too warm on the windless south face. A few stops to 
cool off in the shade, and then a final walk to the summit parking lot, 
proving that all bicycles have three speeds - sitting, standing, and 
walking. The descent was thrilling - endless drops and twisting turns down 
the mountain and out along North Gate road, the new vee-brakes giving 
neither pulse nor squeal, only steady braking. Somehow, we managed to 
emerge through the vast sprawl of suburban homes at the buzzing expressway 
of Ygnacio Valley road, a route most decidedly UNfriendly to bicycles, and 
then snuck in a quick visit to RBBH. 

A first attempt at video/still/banjo montage proves it happened: 
http://youtu.be/HsNNy1WF09k

- Andrew, Berkeley

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[RBW] Re: New bike siting: Cheviut/Cheviot/Chevrolet?

[BSWP]

Who knows... it might have cantilever posts, and be set up with some nice 
mini-Vees.

- Andrew, Berkeley

On Saturday, December 28, 2013 1:14:15 PM UTC-8, sameness wrote:
>
> http://instagram.com/p/iehqMgLxAY/
>>
>
> OK, so no cantis. 
>
> Keep 'em coming, Riv. Keep 'em coming.
>
> Jeff "Two Hours From Cheviot... Victoria" Hagedorn
> Warragul, VIC Australia
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[RBW] Re: New bike siting: Cheviut/Cheviot/Chevrolet?

[BSWP]

It may have been sighted... but where will it be sited? Hopefully soon at 
RBWHQ.

- Andrew, Berkeley

On Thursday, December 26, 2013 4:53:13 PM UTC-8, justin...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> http://instagram.com/p/iZ6x_JLxEK/
>
> The glory of social media has uncovered it. What is it?
>
> -J
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[RBW] Re: Off-road excursion, not intentional

[BSWP]

Yes, the most basic rule for bicycling and motorcycling is the same - look 
to where you want to go. The flip side of that is that, when you look at 
(fixate on) the pothole or ditch or oncoming vehicle, you WILL ride into 
it. When I'm riding twisty roads, on either machine, one trick I use when 
coming up to a hairpin, especially one I can't see through due to trees or 
side of the mountain, is to say to myself "expect a truck" and then keep my 
gaze looking past the apex of the turn. On the few occasions when a car or 
truck appears there, I'm not so freaked out by it, and can continue my turn 
smoothly.

- Andrew, Berkeley

On Sunday, December 22, 2013 8:11:14 AM UTC-8, Michael Hechmer wrote:
>
> I find the best strategy is not going into the ditch.  I do three things 
> that consistently help.  One, I don't ride close to the edge, not so much 
> because I fear the edge but because I want to have room to move over when a 
> careless driver in a truck or big honking SUV passes too close.  Second, 
> whenever I am around road obstacles like broken pavement, glass, or old 
> mufflers I look where I want the bike to go, not at what I want to avoid. 
>  After a while this becomes instinctual.  The third thing is the hardest to 
> do consistently - pay attention all the time.  Captaining a tandem has 
> helped with this because the captain or pilot needs to tell the stoker what 
> they are going to do or hit before it happens.  And, even though I am 
> resilient I fear one crash will end my wife's trust and desire to ride with 
> me.  
>
> Keep the rubber side down and the smile side up.
>
> BTW we under under very heavy ice here in N. VT.  Nothing is moving.
>
> Michael
>
>

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[RBW] Brilliant Berkeley Bombadil

[BSWP]

Berkeleyside is our local online news feed,, and last night's wire summary 
led with a brilliant photo by David Abercrombie... the Diaga-tube gives it 
away even before you figure out the Brooks saddle, Nitto rack, or downtube 
badge...

http://www.berkeleyside.com/2013/12/10/the-berkeley-wire-12-10-13/

- Andrew, Berkeley

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[RBW] WTB: Albastache or Moustache

[BSWP]

Jared, I have a new pair of mustache bars, in Berkeley... Name your price.

- Andrew

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[RBW] Re: Which RBW Velosophies have worked for you? Which haven't?

[BSWP]

I was trying to remember how I stumbled upon RBW... and it was the 
moustache bars! For some crazy reason, I put 'em on an old REI XR steel 
"cross" bike in the mid 90's and I was hooked. It must have been from that 
order (phone? mail?) that I got a catalogue, and started buying Pine Tar 
soap and cloth bar tape. Things would have stayed there, except I came into 
a bit of scratch from an insurance settlement after being doored in west 
Berkeley, and called up Grant to get a custom frame to replace the damaged 
Centurion I had been riding. The LongLow came in 1998, the Catalogues and 
Readers kept coming (I have 'em all), and I've been a loyal customer and 
big fan ever since. The 66cm QuickBeam has been a delight, and gets as much 
use as the LongLow.

What has worked for me, most of all, is the velosophy of "*Just Ride*." 
It's nothing to do with particular kit or style, it's "just" getting out 
and riding, unencumbered by worries over how I look, or what I'm riding, or 
what cool thing I do or don't have. A big part of "just riding" for me is 
non-indexed shifting... Grant once described friction shifting as, I think 
it was, noisy, but "honest" noise, that directed you to trim and get the 
lever in synch with the cogs. That's been great advice, and it's stuck with 
me.

As to gear, it's all been said above. I like M'bars for short rides, and 
Noodles for long and multi-day rides. Leather saddles. Conspicuity. Thin 
platform pedals. Nitto race cages. And 32 or 33mm tires on road bikes.

- Andrew, Berkeley

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[RBW] Re: Holy Moly. 30 minute Drone Delivery from Amazon. Need a bike part "real soon"?

[BSWP]

I'm with Tom's dog... I don't like it, either. I see this as further 
assault on the intrinsic elements that comprise the fabric that holds us 
all together. If I need a bike part, I check to see if RBW has it, or my 
LBS, and order/buy accordingly. I usually don't mind waiting, and most 
packages can get here withing a couple days. If I really need it right now, 
or if I just want to browse what's new, I walk/ride over to Hank 'n Frank, 
or Missing Link, and buy over the counter.

- Andrew, Berkeley

On Sunday, December 1, 2013 6:22:10 PM UTC-8, Tom Virgil wrote:
>
> My dog is not going to like the 
> octocopter.
>

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[RBW] Re: Rivendale "Hunqapillar" Re-finish powder coat completed

[BSWP]

That's a good "stealth" colour for a bike... I bet less likely to draw 
attention from thieves or other miscreants.

It's not as beautiful as the standard Riv paint schemes, but I get that 
that wasn't the objective. Let form follow function.

- Andrew, Berkeley

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[RBW] Re: Light camping stove options

[BSWP]

I will never, ever, use a canister stove. They are loathsome detestable 
abominations. My backpacking and car camping has been almost exclusively 
with old and new Optimus kerosene stoves, but I placed an order for the 
solostove after seeing the link here. It looks like it can fill a niche for 
bike camping without liquid/gas fuel, and the small alcohol burner option 
fits in nicely.

- Andrew, Berkeley

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Re: [RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

[BSWP]

Jimmy Hutch nails it. I think a simple standard for phat tires is the BG 
Rock-N-Road, at 43mm. I tried them on my QuickBeam, and they were just too 
tight for comfort between the chainstays. Open those up just a smidge, and 
it's there.

And an accent colour on the head tube, too, please.

Oh, and put the front cable boss for the rear brake in the very center of 
the top tube, to make a cleaner line for those who run their rear brakes 
from the left handlebar.

- Andrew, Berkeley

On Tuesday, November 26, 2013 7:12:15 PM UTC-8, Jimmy Hutch wrote:
>
> I'd buy a singlespeed Riv sight unseen as long as it has the following 
> items in order of importance (1-6 are mandatory):
>
>1. No toe overlap in small sizes (I ride 54cm AHH)
>2. Pretty.  Lugs.  Wet paint. Traditional triangle without too much 
>sloop.  Gorgeous forks.
>3. Fun.  Great handling on paved roads and unpaved surfaces.
>4. It must handle fatish tires = Hetres, cross country mountain bike 
>tires, etc.
>5. With mudguards.  You can't reasonable ride a bike in the northwest, 
>northeast, or southeast with proper mudguards.
>6. Water bottle holders = 0 is unacceptable.
>7. Storage.  Racks both front and back.
>8. It can easily be run as a fixie.  If it can have a derailleur 
>hanger too, bring it.  It needs a broadish audience.
>9. I'd be even more interested if I knew it would be limited to a 
>single run!
>
> Peace.
> -Jimmy
>
>   
>

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[RBW] Re: Why no more Quickbeam/ SimpleOne?

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Sounds like the deal is on - anyone who has cried and moaned about wanting 
a QB/SO can now put their name down for a SimpleBeam/QuickOne, and they'll 
get a unique frame, better/different than the old ones. I'm really happy 
with my 66cm QB - strong, light, rackable, cantilevered - and glad to hear 
that RBW is open to bringing it back, in slightly updated guise. Short of 
some NOS falling out of the attic, this is the way for new frames to find 
new homes.

- Andrew, Berkeley

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[RBW] Re: Why no more Quickbeam/ SimpleOne?

[BSWP]

I am loving my 66cm orange QuickBeam. I have a DOS ENO freewheel on one 
side, and a fixed cog on the other. With JackBrowns and Nitto BullMoose 
bars, it brings smiles to all who see it, and to me especially when I ride 
it. But I also understand RBW's economics on this, it was an expensive 
frame, much the same price as a road frame with rear attachment point for a 
derailleur. Maybe there's a future frame coming that will have an 
attachment for shifting as well as semi-horizontal rear forks to allow for 
wheelbase adjustment.

- Andrew, Berkeley

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[RBW] Re: S24O to Pt. Reyes Friday the 23rd

[BSWP]

This is still a go, if anyone's interested. Skies look dry, even if roads 
might be a touch damp. My friend Mark on his red Bike Friday will be in 
front of the Ferry Building by 10, will hang around for a bit, then get 
going. Probably going to skip the unpaved part of Bolinas Ridge, due to 
recent rains. The final two miles up to Sky Camp are dirt, so lots of 
chance for mudding there... ;-))

- Andrew, Berkeley

On Tuesday, November 12, 2013 9:18:04 PM UTC-8, BSWP wrote:
>
> If'n any others want to join, I have a campsite reserved at Sky Camp in 
> Point Reyes, going to ride there from Embarcadero BART on Friday the 23rd. 
> The site is roomy, or others could reserve their own. Might be cold, could 
> well be wet, but if it's clear it has great views of the seashore and the 
> ocean. My friend rides a Bike Friday, our planed route out is the very 
> basic SFR ride to Pt. Reyes Station via Sir Francis Drake and Olema, coming 
> back on Saturday I expect we'll haul up over Pantoll. But the way things 
> go, I could see the route extending onto some dirt, maybe up on Bolinas 
> Ridge, for example.
>
> - Andrew, Berkeley
>

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Re: [RBW] spoke tension question

[BSWP]

Thanks, fellow riders. I was comparing to my single-speed QuickBeam... ;-)

And here is a nice note from Sheldon Brown:

"Don't worry about the left-side tension on rear wheels. If the freewheel 
side is correctly tensioned, 
and the wheel is correctly dished, the left side will be quite a bit 
looser. You should still check the left 
side for uniformity of tension."

http://sheldonbrown.com/wheelbuild.html

- Andrew "everything is fine now", Berkeley

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[RBW] spoke tension question

[BSWP]

I just noticed that the spokes on the (six-speed) freewheel side of the 
rear wheel are all tighter than the spokes on the left... yet the wheel 
seems centered between the dropouts, and spins true. Does this seem right? 
Shouldn't spokes on both sides settle into some sense of balance? My 
tension-testing technique is crude - just pinching adjacent spokes where 
they cross, which tells me slacker on left side than on right.

- Andrew "always something to fuss over", Berkeley

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[RBW] Re: Brooks opens shoppe in London.

[BSWP]

Very colourful! And beautiful bikes, though one marque in particular seems 
absent... I always like those narrow shotgun retail shops.

- Andrew, Berkeley

On Saturday, November 16, 2013 4:36:32 PM UTC-8, Michael wrote:
>
>  
> Some fat tired bikes there, too:
> http://blog.brooksengland.com/wps/b1866-london/
>

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[RBW] Re: S24O to Pt. Reyes Friday the 23rd

[BSWP]

It's as much as 50 miles from Embarcadero to Sky Camp. The climbing is 3600 
feet if we take SFD, or 5600 feet if we cut through Mill Valley to Pantoll 
to Bolinas Ridge. I'm no racer, and so was thinking leaving Embarcadero by 
10:00, sharp. That gives time for a couple/few stops along the way, and not 
riding much, if at all, at night.

- Andrew, Berkeley

On Friday, November 15, 2013 10:59:03 AM UTC-8, Greg J wrote:
>
> Andrew, what time do you expect you'll leave from Embarcadero?
>  
> Greg
>
> On Friday, November 15, 2013 7:22:41 AM UTC-8, BSWP wrote:
>
>> Ah, those slippery details. Yes, Friday night the 22nd. I have site #6 
>> reserved, it holds six people nominally, two already there.
>>
>> Now thinking of a "high" route along Bolinas Ridge going north,between 
>> Pantoll and Olema, then a return via Lucas Valley. But if some Riv folks 
>> just wanted to meet at Sky Camp, I'm glad to share the site.
>>
>> - Andrew, Berkeley
>>
>> On Thursday, November 14, 2013 10:27:20 PM UTC-8, Manuel Acosta wrote: 
>>>
>>> Did ya mean saturday nov 23rd or Friday nov 22nd?
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: S24O to Pt. Reyes Friday the 23rd

[BSWP]

Ah, those slippery details. Yes, Friday night the 22nd. I have site #6 
reserved, it holds six people nominally, two already there.

Now thinking of a "high" route along Bolinas Ridge going north,between 
Pantoll and Olema, then a return via Lucas Valley. But if some Riv folks 
just wanted to meet at Sky Camp, I'm glad to share the site.

- Andrew, Berkeley

On Thursday, November 14, 2013 10:27:20 PM UTC-8, Manuel Acosta wrote:
>
> Did ya mean saturday nov 23rd or Friday nov 22nd?

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[RBW] S24O to Pt. Reyes Friday the 23rd

[BSWP]

If'n any others want to join, I have a campsite reserved at Sky Camp in 
Point Reyes, going to ride there from Embarcadero BART on Friday the 23rd. 
The site is roomy, or others could reserve their own. Might be cold, could 
well be wet, but if it's clear it has great views of the seashore and the 
ocean. My friend rides a Bike Friday, our planed route out is the very 
basic SFR ride to Pt. Reyes Station via Sir Francis Drake and Olema, coming 
back on Saturday I expect we'll haul up over Pantoll. But the way things 
go, I could see the route extending onto some dirt, maybe up on Bolinas 
Ridge, for example.

- Andrew, Berkeley

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Re: [RBW] Data point for mini-V-brakes and Nitto mini front rack

[BSWP]

If I had gone with 6mm shorter arms, the brake cable would likely have hung 
up on/over/under the rack bolt. Here's a picture of the cable coming over 
my rack, you can see how close it is. These are the 90mm RX6 arms.

http://diesel.smugmug.com/Bici/Rivendell-LongLow/i-d6xJ7sF

But I agree, if clearance from rack or other obstruction is not a concern, 
there are shorter (more minier) V-brakes than the RX6. And shorter arms 
means better performance with "normal" pull levers.

- Andrew, Berkeley

On Sunday, November 10, 2013 10:06:23 PM UTC-8, Jim Bronson wrote:
>
> The Tektro RX6 is not the mini(est)-V model.  The Tektro 926AL is their 
> mini-V model and has 84mm reach.  I just got some 926's for $13 per axle 
> for the tandem.  Nice shiny silver. Haven't installed yet though.
>
> If rack clearance is a worry, maybe the extra 6mm will do someone some 
> good.
>
> -Jim
>
>

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[RBW] Data point for mini-V-brakes and Nitto mini front rack

[BSWP]

I'm trying V-brakes on my old LongLow custom, to see what the fuss is all 
about and whether they can stop me better than the cantilevers I've been 
using. I found a set of Tektro RX6 brakes on eBay, they have reach of 90mm. 
Some folks might call these mini-V's, but they're certainly not as long as 
the "standard" V-brakes. The constraints on my LongLow are the current 
brake levers (Tiagras on Noodles), the interrupters, and the Nitto 
mini-rack up front. 

I was very pleased to note that the brake cable *just* clears the mounting 
bolt on the Nitto rack. If I had used shorter V-brakes, the cable would 
have hit the bolt. I was also very pleased that the existing levers pull 
enough cable for efficient stopping without bottoming on the handlebars. I 
can quick-release the brakes with a simple tug, not a problem, but I also 
have some adjustability with the barrels on the interrupters.

They look good, very streamlined along the fork legs. And they brake quite 
nicely, so far. Sunday I'll give 'me a test on Claremont descent.

- Andrew, Berkeley

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[RBW] David Lance Goines art show in Berkeley

[BSWP]

Goines, the celebrated artist who created the recent Rivendell poster, will 
have a showing of his work in Berkeley this weekend, along with works of 
several other local artists. A chance to meet the artists, and see their 
work. At the Hillside Club, on Cedar, both Saturday and Sunday.

https://sites.google.com/a/hillsideclub.org/hillsideclub/other-club-events

- Andrew, Berkeley

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[RBW] Re: Possible One Pot Meal for S24O

[BSWP]

A perfect complement to a S24O is a food dehydrator. You can prepare soups, 
pasta, even meat dishes... at home, perfectly seasoned, then dry them 
overnight and seal in a ziplock baggie. At camp all you do is rehydrate and 
heat, and you have fool-proof good-tasting food. I am doing this more and 
more on backpacking trips, where I feed 10-15 people at meal time, and it's 
become a real boon. Saves time and weight, and preserves good taste.

- Andrew, Berkeley

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[RBW] Re: Catalogue

[BSWP]

I asked for one with an order (new sage mocky, most excellent shirt!) and 
there it was, so I have something to pore over for a few weeks. Love the 
ligatures, but not sure what the bold font on first three characters in 
each sentence is all about.

- Andrew, Berkeley

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Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell BBH visit

[BSWP]

Looks like an inviting micro-store, I'll get over soon. Is there a 
preference to buy things through the storefront, rather than through the 
RBWHQ warehouse... ?

Anyone tried the barber next door yet? I may soon be needing a new shop for 
my short haircuts, and would go out of my way to get a good cut with 
interesting conversation.

- Andrew, Berkeley

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[RBW] Re: About to start experimenting with centerpulls

[BSWP]

FYI, Paul Centerpulls on sale at RBW, in the web special area. $295 for F&R 
pair.

http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/prm.htm

- Andrew, Berkeley

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[RBW] Re: Wooden Fenders for Atlantis - photos / suggestions

[BSWP]

My father made me some flat redwood fenders, three-ply laminate from thin 
strips he cut on a bandsaw. I'll be installing them for this coming rainy 
season. One thing I intend to do, just a crazy idea, is scrape/carve a 
shallow groove on the inside face, just in from the edge of the fenders, on 
the idea that the groove will help collect water spray and guide the water 
to the ends of the fender. Who knows... this might not work at all. I'll 
report back in the spring.

http://diesel.smugmug.com/Bici/Redwood-Fenders

- Andrew, Berkeley

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[RBW] Re: Hatchet shifter

[BSWP]

Joe Bernard FTW. Thank you, also, for not typing "unwieldly"...

- Andrew, Berkeley

On Wednesday, September 18, 2013 11:48:52 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> I find the hatchet shifter to be unwieldy (there's your "wielding a 
> hatchet" reference for the win, people). I use a book. 
>
> On Tuesday, September 17, 2013 8:53:35 PM UTC-7, BSWP wrote:
>
>> Has anyone set up a DOS ENO or a dingle cog to shift with a Granfors 
>> hatchet, slung down low (naturally, for best weight distribution), but 
>> constrained to land in one of two position, thus accomplishing an 
>> on-the-fly shift between rear cogs? Just wondering... I bet it could be 
>> done. I mean, if you're going to carry a hatchet in the first place, for 
>> post-ride woodsmanship and carpentry, it might as well be useful while 
>> riding, right?
>>
>> - Andrew, Berkeley
>>
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[RBW] Hatchet shifter

[BSWP]

Has anyone set up a DOS ENO or a dingle cog to shift with a Granfors 
hatchet, slung down low (naturally, for best weight distribution), but 
constrained to land in one of two position, thus accomplishing an 
on-the-fly shift between rear cogs? Just wondering... I bet it could be 
done. I mean, if you're going to carry a hatchet in the first place, for 
post-ride woodsmanship and carpentry, it might as well be useful while 
riding, right?

- Andrew, Berkeley

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[RBW] Re: 70 mile ride today

[BSWP]

I worked up to 70-mile days this spring, and found it pretty fun once my 
ass got used to the extended saddle time. A key thing was feeling, for the 
last 25 or so miles, that I could still go another five miles... and after 
those five miles, well, I could again answer affirmatively. So it went , 
through to the end. As nice as RBW models are to ride for five minutes, 
they're equally comfortable after five hours.

- Andrew, Berkeley

On Friday, September 13, 2013 9:24:54 PM UTC-7, Michael wrote:
>
> So, for my first century training over the last 2 months, I have gone from 
> 25 and 40 mile rides, up to a metric century last Saturday, and then I did 
> a 70 miler today.
> Beautiful riding through hilly suburban areas and the Grist Mill Trail and 
> the B&A Trail, which runs from BWI Airport to Annapolis.
>  
> I took the Noodle Sam, and I am hoping to ride it for the century ride. 
> Very comfortable. Great handling. Very smooth and cushy ride. I am really 
> enjoying it. I like the Carradice bag a lot. Great to hold everything I 
> need and clothes that I take off during the ride as I warm up. So 
> convenient.
>  
> I really wanted to take more pics. There was a lot of cool stuff to see, 
> but I don't like breaking my rhythm so much once I get going. Thinking 
> about time, too as the rides have been getting longish.
>  
> Anyway, here are some shots, just for fun. Sorry for the bad pics.
>  
> The Lord willing, I will be able to ride and complete the Seagull Century 
> on Oct. 5th.
>  
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/70237737@N00/9739648204/in/set-72157635510486108/
>  
>

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[RBW] Re: A Librarian and her Betty Foy

[BSWP]

Fun article, and great publicity for bicycling and Libraries ;-) but the 
typos and grammatical errors are distracting. I wrote to the editors, 
asking that they clean up the mistakes.

- Andrew, Berkeley

On Wednesday, September 11, 2013 12:24:22 PM UTC-7, Cecily Walker wrote:
>
> A friend wrote a profile of me and my Betty Foy for a local newspaper: 
> http://www.vancourier.com/sports/cycling-the-dream-of-custom-wheels-come-true-1.620588
>
> A lot of the factual details around price are wrong, but I've asked her to 
> correct a few of those. 
>

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[RBW] Re: Celebrity Riv Sighting

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Okay, treading delicately off-topic... The road from Huntington to Kaiser 
is initially smooth and wide, then becomes extremely narrow and 
mosty-paved. By the top, you're dealing with sand and gravel. From there 
onto Florence or Edison, it's rough in many spots - but could be ridden on 
anything from 23mm racer tires to phat Jack Browns, up to whatever would 
fit. Watch out for potholes, sand, gravel, rocks, and most of all... yahoos 
in bloated frigates hogging the road, especially on the return, where 
you're often left with NO shoulder and a steep cliffy dropoff.

I might could do it on my QuickBeam with the 19 tooth rear, but would 
probably be happier on the LongLow with its six-speed rear cassette. Both 
have Jack Browns.

- Andrew, Berkeley

On Friday, September 6, 2013 10:56:42 AM UTC-7, Mike Schiller wrote:
>
> So Andrew, slightly off topic, but what do you think of the road to 
> Florence lake for cycling?  I've driven it a few times and the section past 
> Huntington Lake seems like the ultimate road for a summer bike camping trip 
> on a country bike. Maybe looping over to Edison and around the back of 
> Huntington. There's even a hot springs along the way (Mono HS).  
>
> ~mike
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Tips for Bikepacking with a backpack?

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Let's assume he has a lightweight internal frame pack, or an ultralight 
frameless pack. Either way, he'll wantt the weight both low down, and also 
close in to his body. The closer to his back, the less leverage the gear 
will have when he swings side-to-side. It will be especially important that 
the pack have compression straps on the sides, so all pack contents can be 
made immobile.

My Kelty Serac (1978 external frame pack) would not be a good choice for 
such a ride.

Have fun.

- Andrew, Berkeley

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[RBW] Re: Celebrity Riv Sighting

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Well, it wasn't like sighting Manny, but I was off backpacking last week, 
out of Florence Lake, and wearing my new blue-pocket MUSA shorts. Trudging 
through the forest on the first day, we were passing a cheerful group of 
kids and their family when a man in the group spoke out about my shorts - 
and he was *also* wearing a pair of MUSA shorts. I didn't get his name, but 
I noticed the very interesting knapsack on his back... and commented on its 
fine lines. He noted that is was Grant's pack - maybe a prototype of 
something new coming out? - yes, actually really Grant's pack, just 
borrowed for the trip. The folks in my Sierra Club group were even 
impressed.

- Andrew, Berkeley

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[RBW] Re: Stolen SimpleOne (Sacramento)

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Such good news! And better still that you found it in town, as opposed to, 
say, Karim's in Berkeley.

- Andrew, Berkeley

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[RBW] Re: Rivs on the New Bay Bridge?

[BSWP]

Well, I saw and spoke to three Riv riders, amidst the madding crowd. There 
were great views, and incredible bicyclist camaraderie. So strange to see 
the "old" span from a new perspective. Someday soon, when the path 
completes to YBI and TI, let's have a Rivendell Ride and picnic on Treasure 
Island.

Yes, pics pics pics... 
http://diesel.smugmug.com/Events/Biking-New-Bay-Bridge

- Andrew, Berkeley

On Tuesday, September 3, 2013 1:04:23 PM UTC-7, BSWP wrote:
>
> Any other Rivendell riders going to the Bay Bridge tonight? The East Bay 
> Bicycle Coalition is meeting at West Oakland BART at 6:00 PM sharp, then 
> heading out and onto the bridge to inspect the steel lugwork and fillet 
> brazing. I'll be there, ringing my Crane bell all the way.
>
> https://www.ebbc.org/baybridge
>
> http://baybridgeinfo.org/bicycle-and-pedestrian-path
>
> - Andrew, Berkeley
>

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[RBW] Rivs on the New Bay Bridge?

[BSWP]

Any other Rivendell riders going to the Bay Bridge tonight? The East Bay 
Bicycle Coalition is meeting at West Oakland BART at 6:00 PM sharp, then 
heading out and onto the bridge to inspect the steel lugwork and fillet 
brazing. I'll be there, ringing my Crane bell all the way.

https://www.ebbc.org/baybridge

http://baybridgeinfo.org/bicycle-and-pedestrian-path

- Andrew, Berkeley

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[RBW] Re: Riv National Jamboree Poll

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Just a comment, Juniper Camp up high on Mt. Diablo is *legal* and can be 
reserved ahead of time, plus it has *dozens* of sites, with picnic tables 
and toilets. Might be worth nabbing if'n there's a Walnut Creek Jamboree 
and folks are looking to camp out. It could be fantastic.

http://www.tarol.com/mt_diablo_campsite_night.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3022/2769325972_33d2c80232.jpg

http://www.hiwhy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/mount-diablo-hdr-sunset.jpg

- Andrew, Berkeley

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[RBW] Re: Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

[BSWP]

Well, that's a nice colour, sure, but it also looks like the PO kept the 
derailleurs and shifters, and stuck you with what's essentially just a 
single-speed bike!

- Andrew, Berkeley

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[RBW] Re: That Betty Foy is some bicycle!

[BSWP]

Hey, my wife is studying to be a Librarian, such a great profession. I give 
thanks to all librarians, any chance I get, for the very important work 
they do, which is all too often under appreciated. (My wife also rides a 
Riv-ish Bridgestone, maybe one day a Betty Foy, if we can get money ahead.)

Thanks, Cecily.

- Andrew, Berkeley

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[RBW] Re: Tall Riders Group! Auction of potential interest to you guys!

[BSWP]

Sometimes, looking at wheels on really tall frames, I wonder why we don't 
see 750c wheelsets... talller wheels would balance the taller frames.

- Andrew, Berkeley

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[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders wear for cycling shorts for long rides?

[BSWP]

I am very comfortable with RBW's Australian wool "trunk" underwear, and 
some thin baggy nylon outer shorts (MUSA, Royal Robbins, etc.). The MUSA 
wool undies are too thin for my taste, while the Norwegian Devold version 
has a funny cut. The AustrALian wool underwear is absolutely perfect, and I 
can do a 115k ride with plenty energy and saddle comfort to spare. No 
diaper pads for me.

- Andrew, Berkeley

On Tuesday, August 13, 2013 8:26:54 PM UTC-7, Michael wrote:
>
> What do you Rivendell riders wear on long rides? Centuries, metric or 
> English, etc.
>  
> I know there is a general anti-padded-shorts vibe that emanates from 
> Walnut Creek.
>  
> But I just cannot go more than 20 miles in regular pants without 
> sweat-soaked undergarments just squeaking away against my flesh like a 
> squeegee. Ouch!!
>  
> I use LBS padded shorts for long rides but looking for something with a 
> thicker pad and maybe bigger in the back for my upright Alba riding 
> posture, since that puts more sitting area on the rear of the rear, so to 
> speak.
>  
> Thanks for any advice.
>

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[RBW] Re: New blug question

[BSWP]

Fun ride, fun roads. I caught a few things, like how quickly the rider got 
up Pinehurst (!), and when the missing beer bottle reappeared, empty, it 
could only mean that it was being carried in a bottle cage on the frame - 
perfect! Also, it had never occurred to me that interrupters, mounted up 
flat like that, would work so well as thumb brakes. I'll consider that next 
time I wrap the Noodles.

- Andrew, Berkeley

On Monday, August 5, 2013 5:29:04 PM UTC-7, EricP wrote:
>
> First off, really like the video.  Does a great job of showing how a 
> person can ride knowing the route like the back of a hand.  Although will 
> admit to being shocked (shocked, I say) that the bike actually has drop 
> bars.  On a Rivendell?  These days?
>  
> But the question - who is performing the music?  Really like the song.
> Eric Platt
> St. Paul, MN
>

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[RBW] Re: Tires for wet roads

[BSWP]

I have no problem commuting in the rain on my nearly-treadless Jack Browns 
(700 x 33 1/3), the only thing I do out of normal is drop their pressure 
down to 45 psi, so they have more contact and more cush.

- Andrew, Berkeley

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[RBW] Re: s240 Mt Tam (Paging Mike Allen)

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This coming Monday night? Are you thinking totally legit or just semi-legit 
camping?

- Andrew, Berkeley

On Wednesday, July 31, 2013 9:41:50 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote:
>
> During the Rumble Mike and I talked about doing an overnighter up Mt.Tam. 
> I'm pretty sure theres campsites up there. I think we picked the date of 
> Aug 5. 
> Hopefully Mike sees this and confirms.
> Hope ya'll can make it.
>
> -Manny
>

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[RBW] Re: Sudden Onset Bike Purchase

[BSWP]

Nice bike, good story! Is it just the camera angle, or does your rear brake 
cable housing swing wide out to the front and side? 
Looks like it could be shortened by at least a few cm, and have less chance 
of hooking onto protruding branches.

- Andrew, Berkeley

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[RBW] Re: Thin Gripsters are cool

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The VP-vise looks like a good pedal, too, though I would discount the 
Q-factor claim. On my VP-001 thin gripsters, I find my shoes regularly ride 
against the cranks - not interfering, just lightly rubbing. Then again, my 
feet are wide enough that I can have my instep against the crankarm, and 
the entire pedal is still covered by the shoe.

- Andrew, Berkeley

On Saturday, July 27, 2013 5:46:40 AM UTC-7, justin...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Rob over at Ocean Air makes a pretty convincing case to upgrade to the VP 
> Vice. 
> http://oceanaircycles.com/2013/04/22/vp-vice-and-001-pedal-comparison/
> - Lower Q
> - Easier pins
> - Less stress on the bearings 
>
> Interesting!
>
> -J
>
>

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[RBW] Re: So. Cal Vs North Cal. Rivendell Rumble. July 27- 28

[BSWP]

This guy Manny Acosta gets around... I saw him tonight flying up Market 
Street in SF. And tomorrow, he's set to rumble!

- Andrew, Berkeley

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[RBW] Re: It's still possible to order a 64 cm Atlantis

[BSWP]

I'm curious, will that be a 2TT frame? And are even larger custom sizes 
available, in Atlantis form? My assumption in the past was that - for a 
custom order - any RBW model could be made up in any size. My own 
inclinations are leaning toward a slightly-stouter frame for long rides 
with moderate loads, keeping the LongLow for Brevet-style rides. An 
Atlantis would be fantastic, in a size that fit my long legs and arms.

- Andrew, Berkeley

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[RBW] Re: Thin Gripsters are cool

[BSWP]

Once in a while, due to bad bump or a wildly missed shift, my feet come off 
the thin gripsters. I think I'll try a set of the FRS straps, just to see...

http://holdfastordie.com/store/foot-retention-system

- Andrew, Berkeley

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[RBW] Re: Blug 7/22/13

[BSWP]

RBW still sells strips of 3M reflective tape, which can be snipped and 
shaped for a variety of surfaces, to increase visibility in the path of 
oncoming headlights. I put some on my Dyad rims, and like that it can be 
seen from front/rear as well as from the sides.

http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/re4.htm

- Andrew

On Tuesday, July 23, 2013 7:55:28 AM UTC-7, Peter Pesce wrote:
>
> I read about this reflectoring idea on Sheldon's site a while back. Don't 
> recall if it was a Sheldon idea or a Jobst Brandt idea, but it sounds like 
> it meets all the ideal criteria for reflectors - as much surface area as 
> you want, motion, etc. As most rims are bit convex in cross section (or a 
> lot, if you have Dyads or aero rims) you'd get good reflection across a 
> range of angles. And if you use the white / silver DOT tape then the 
> stickers would be virtually invisible on silver rims during the day. If not 
> sticking out is your thing.
>
> I've been meaning to do this for a while. Sounds like a quick easy weekend 
> job.
>
> -Pete in CT

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[RBW] Re: Camping near Pt. Reyes

[BSWP]

So many options... Camping by car, motorcycle, bicycle, or on foot? How far 
away would still be considered "near"? And, what's your tolerance for 
not-quite-legal campsites?

Sam P. Taylor is a CA State Park on the road out to Point Reyes from San 
Rafael, very nice for car camping. There are primitive walk-in backcountry 
sites in Point Reyes proper, you will need reservations at high times like 
summer. And you can find dozens of small discreet spots along trails and 
fire roads, like Bolinas Ridge, if you're careful about minimizing your 
visibility. But rangers do patrol and issue citations, and a campfire will 
give away your location.

- Andrew, Berkeley

On Sunday, July 21, 2013 6:34:22 AM UTC-7, Curtis McKenzie wrote:
>
> Any suggestions for camping near Pt. Reyes would be appreciated. Thanks. 

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Re: [RBW] Slightly OT: Motorcycle Riding and Bicycles

[BSWP]

I ride a 2000 BMW GS 1150, and before that rode a 1987 BMW R80. Are they 
Riv-ish motos? Maybe, sort of, but don;t obsess on that. Bicycling and 
motorcycling are entirely different, share much of the same qualities, and 
utterly complement each other. Leaning into turns, looking through the 
turn, knowing which brake to use, on and on... doing both makes you 
appreciate doing each on its own, all the more. Like today, when I rode the 
LongLow from Berkeley out to Walnut Creek to see an old friend, get some 
bits at RBW, and ride back. Claremont and Fish Ranch, in both directions...

- Andrew, Berkeley

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Re: [RBW] Re: Need shoe recommendations for riding.

[BSWP]

The shoes from *Quoc Pham* look pretty good. If only they came in my extra 
large size, I would get a pair.

http://www.quocpham.com/products/fs0905.html

- Andrew, Berkeley

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[RBW] Re: Solo Rides and Pedicab PhotoShoot.

[BSWP]

Gruel is good, and the pictures prove it.

Say, how are you carrying your camera? In front basket, or slung across 
your chest in a case? I have a new camera,, heavier than the old one, and 
need to figure out how I'll carry it. I'm leaning toward a padded case and 
a wrist strap.

- Andrew, Berkeley

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