[RBW] FS: Refurbished Phil wheel

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

I posted this yesterday from an alternate online persona, but I guess it got 
hung up in the spam filter.

Anyway, my buddy Weasel recently rode from Minneapolis to New Orleans. Along 
the way, he had some problems with his Phil Wood cassette hub. Long story 
short, Phil said to send it in for repair (no charge, of course). It came back 
yesterday, and not only did Phil replace the culprit parts, it looks like they 
went above and beyond and replaced almost everything, including the hub shell, 
drive ring, pawls, several bearings, and possibly the freehub. In other words, 
it almost like a new hub.

Along the way, however, Weasel decided he's going to replace the hub with the 
disc-compatible version for a forthcoming Surly disc-LHT. The wheel with the 
thoroughly refurbished Phil hub is now for sale, including:

Phil cassette touring hub, 36h, 135 mm, silver
Salsa Gordo 26" rim (black with machined sudewalls)
Wheelsmith 14g spokes.

Asking $350, which includes shipping in conus or $325 locally.

Jim
612-727-2565

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[RBW] Re: 650b and the MTB crowd.

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

In the oddball little Rivendell niche, a shop could conceivably stock most 
of the parts of interest, most of the time. In the broader world of bikes, 
however, it's impossible. There's just too much, and since few shops can 
isolate themselves in a niche and survive, we have to be ready for anybody 
who walks through the door, from the guy who rides dumpstered X-mart BSOs 
to the bleeding edge roadie to the retrogrouch looking for a wide selection 
of toe clips and straps to the antiquarian who wants us to find chainrings 
for his old Stronglight crank. Here, when we're busy, "we can order it for 
you" means "it'll be here tomorrow". Still, I get a chuckle when customers 
tell me, "that's ok, I'll try some other shops" when I'm 99% certain that 
no local shop would intentionally stock such a low-demand item. Good luck, 
I say! Anyway, "we can order it for you" is not the kiss of death. They'll 
likely get it faster that you would from Harris or whatever, and if it's a 
good shop they'll keep you from making a mistake.

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[RBW] Re: Best sellers-worst sellers

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

I have a really nice older series (m953) XTR low-normal derailleur. At the Twin 
Cities bike swap last weekend, probably 100 bike geek types fondled it and 
wrinkled up their noses because it was "reverse action". I like low-normal 
derailleurs, but most bike geek types are too jaded to even consider the 
concept. As Grant said, many of us are in a "bubble". That bubble, for the most 
part, is invisible in the broader bike business. And, frankly, the broader bike 
business is invisible to many of us!

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[RBW] Re: Cork Grips - Shellac or No?

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

I suggest riding them raw for awhile, until they start to look grubby. Then 
it's time to shellac (I prefer amber color). The grubbiness plus shellac 
gives a nice beausage effect. Works for cloth tape, too.

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[RBW] Re: Should have been riding a Betty Foy

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

He could have parted that thing out and made at least a thousand bucks on 
eBay. People will pay ridiculous dough for that French crap!

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[RBW] Should have been riding a Betty Foy

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

Pretty sure it's a 650B bike.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Need help deciding... Soma San Marcos or Revamp an 84 Trek 610...

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

IMO my Surly Cross-Check is the functional and ride-quality equivalent of the 
Atlantis I owned for several years. The LHT is often compared to the Atlantis, 
but the LHT is actually quite a bit stiffer/sturdier feeling to me. The 
Cross-check is closer to the budget Atlantis. Then I suppose the Pacer is the 
nearest Rambouillet equivalent.

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Re: [RBW] Recommend more affordable makers of Rivish-type bags please.

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

Here's an old controversy: Duluth Pack and Frost River both made Baggins Bags 
for Riv years ago. In fact, both of the linked handlebar bags started life as 
the Riv/Baggins Candy Bar bag, if I recall correctly. Of course, nowadays it 
would be the beef jerky bag, or something similarly low in carbs. The 
controversy was when Frost River continued to use the Baggins designs after Riv 
was no longer a customer and GP asked him to stop using the Baggins patterns 
under FR's brand (FR used/uses a bike the strongly resembles the Atlantis is 
advertising materials...) Duluth Pack was sold to new owners, who reincarnated 
the formerly canceled Baggins designs. FR went out of business, but was later 
reopened by new owners, who kept the Baggins bags in the lineup. 

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Re: [RBW] Riv Bombadil... Ultimate Hurricane Bike??

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

Best wishes that all you Right Coasters come through this relatively 
unscathed. One thing I like about Minnesota is that we never have 
apocalyptic weather ;)

On Monday, October 29, 2012 1:39:41 PM UTC-5, Pudge wrote:
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>  Two universal happy places for me – one sitting at my house at the 
> beach, looking out over the bay, and the other in the saddle of any of my 
> bikes.  The storm is threatening one, but at least the other will be 
> available while necessary house and dock repairs are being made.
>
>  
>
> *From:* rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com  [mailto:
> rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com ] *On Behalf Of *Montclair 
> BobbyB
> *Sent:* Monday, October 29, 2012 2:27 PM
> *To:* rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com 
> *Subject:* [RBW] Riv Bombadil... Ultimate Hurricane Bike??
>
>  
>
> With Hurricane Sandy bearing down on us here in NJ, I'm already 
> considering how I may need to move about in the aftermath, particularly if 
> roads are closed with downed trees... My trusty Bombadil will remain at the 
> ready.
>  
>  
>  
> Good luck to all whose lives and property sit in the crosshairs of this 
> scary storm.
>  
>  
>  
> Peace,
> BB
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[RBW] Re: Changin' my name from lungimsam to...

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

Shirley you can't be serious! I am serious, and stop calling me Shirley.

I'm a fan of using at least partial real-life names and locations. Besides 
it being easier to relate to real names/locations, being stalked is nice 
for the ego.



On Tuesday, October 30, 2012 7:51:59 AM UTC-5, Matthew J wrote:
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>
> Hey Michael. Welcome!  I changed to my real monniker a few years back.  
>  
> I'm thinking the majority of us are old enough to remember all the dire 
> threats of stalkers and identity theft should we put our name out on the 
> WWW.  2 years into being me and so far so good.
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Re: [RBW] Riv Bombadil... Ultimate Hurricane Bike??

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

Brian formerly of MN makes some salient points about the apocalyptic weather 
hereabouts. I rode an Atlantis as my main/only bike for several years in 
Minnesota, so it stands to reason that a suitably equipped Bombadil should be 
fit for occasional duty in hurricane conditions.

In case my "Yoopanese" heritage isn't obvious, I grew up in Upper Michigan, 
which is justifiably noteworthy for long hard winters and rugged desolation, 
and where the "gales of November" were immortalized in a well known song. I 
have funny memories of my Grandfather sitting by the wood stove in his easy 
chair watching the daily horrors on the evening news. If some tropical place 
endured a hurricane or California got shook up by an earthquake, he'd say "we 
got it pretty goddamned good here", seemingly oblivious to the hardship of the 
10 feet of snow falling outside the window, the preceding summer of hard labor 
in laying in enough firewood to survive the winter, or the often impassable 60 
miles of 2-lane highway between his house and the nearest grocery store 
(grocery trips usually required a week of planning...)

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[RBW] Re: 105 hub adjustment

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

The loose cone is likely the one inside the freehub. Loosen the non-drive 
side cone, then snug down the drive side cone, then adjust the non-drive 
cone to suit your tastes.


On Tuesday, October 30, 2012 12:05:42 PM UTC-5, Michael Hechmer wrote:
>
> This is the original rear hub from my Ram, purchased in the fall of '04, 
> so not new.  Last week I noticed a fair amount of play in the hub, so 
> adjusted it (I have found Shimano hubs somewhat harder to adj than my old 
> campys a number of which are 25 + years old and still rolling).  After a 
> single ride of about 35 miles I check the hub and found it loose again.  I 
> haven't pulled it completely apart to inspect, but this is a new experience 
> for me.  Any thoughts?
>
> Michael
> Westford, Vt 
>

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Re: [RBW] Riv Bombadil... Ultimate Hurricane Bike??

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

I went to college in Sault Ste Marie, and Thompson was about 30 miles from 
where I grew up.

On Tuesday, October 30, 2012 4:25:29 PM UTC-5, Leslie wrote:
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> 20-some years ago, I got to go w/ Dad on a trip to the Oshkosh airshow, 
> spent all week there (selling airplane brake discs, for a friend of my 
> dad's).  One day, having worked most of the week, my dad's friend told us 
> to take a day off... so, we jumped in the car and drove from Oshkosh to 
> Sault Ste Marie and back. Spent the night in a place called Thompson, in a 
> cabin on the shore of Michigan...  it was late July, and was below 40 that 
> evening.   Remember a lot of forest, not a lot else... pretty country, but 
> kinda lonely...
>
>
>
>
>   
>
> On Tuesday, October 30, 2012 12:46:30 PM UTC-4, Jim Thill - Hiawatha 
> Cyclery wrote:
>>
>> Brian formerly of MN makes some salient points about the apocalyptic 
>> weather hereabouts. I rode an Atlantis as my main/only bike for several 
>> years in Minnesota, so it stands to reason that a suitably equipped 
>> Bombadil should be fit for occasional duty in hurricane conditions.
>>
>> In case my "Yoopanese" heritage isn't obvious, I grew up in Upper 
>> Michigan, which is justifiably noteworthy for long hard winters and rugged 
>> desolation, and where the "gales of November" were immortalized in a well 
>> known song. I have funny memories of my Grandfather sitting by the wood 
>> stove in his easy chair watching the daily horrors on the evening news. If 
>> some tropical place endured a hurricane or California got shook up by an 
>> earthquake, he'd say "we got it pretty goddamned good here", seemingly 
>> oblivious to the hardship of the 10 feet of snow falling outside the 
>> window, the preceding summer of hard labor in laying in enough firewood to 
>> survive the winter, or the often impassable 60 miles of 2-lane highway 
>> between his house and the nearest grocery store (grocery trips usually 
>> required a week of planning...)
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: How many Rivendell bicycles have you owned?

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

I've "owned" maybe 30-40 or so, just long enough to sell them at my shop. 
MY personal tally is 2 Rivs: 58 Atlantis and 57 Canti-Rom, though both have 
since moved on to new homes. All my bikes since then have had significant 
Riv influence/similarity.

On Tuesday, October 30, 2012 2:55:17 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote:
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> I'll start: 1

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[RBW] Old school MTB rubber

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

Somewhat OT: I vaguely recall seeing somebody recently promoting some 
vintage MTB tire reproductions. These were gumwall knobbies that looked 
like they were from the 80s. I can't recall the name or where I saw this, 
but I need some. Anybody know anything? Thanks!
Jim

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[RBW] Re: "Bastardizing" a bike and its fit - idea of. A discussion.

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

A setback seatpost is hardly "extreme", but among roadie (faux racer) 
purists like this defunct LBS owner, any change to the stock part spec had 
better have a purported speed/efficiency benefit, or what's the point? I 
recently posted a pic of a 2TT Hillborne on facebook. One of my racer-boy 
buddies asked "two top tubes? what's the point of that?" He can't conceive 
of a bike design that deliberately makes the bike heavier, so he secretly 
wondered if there was some secret he was missing.

On Thursday, November 1, 2012 12:08:13 AM UTC-5, Michael wrote:
>
> I was in an LBS (now defunct), and the owner pointed out how a traded in 
> road bike/fit had been "bastardized" by the previous owner by using a bent 
> shafted seatpost for more setback.
> The owner was pointing out how the bike was too small a size for the 
> customer, and the bike owner had to resort to this.
>  
> I have been wondering. *Is there really such a thing as "bastardising" a 
> bike/fit* to get yourself where you are comfy on a bike?
>  
> I don't design bikes, so the only two of things I could imagine you could 
> do on a bike that might be considered to have "bastardising", negative 
> effects might be:
>  
> 1. "Geometric Bastardization" - Altering the intended geometry of a bike? 
> Would it throw off the benefits of what the rest of that frame's geometry 
> was intended for, resulting in a worse ride quality? Like using high flat 
> bars on a modern time trial bike, or something to that effect.
>  
> 2. "Aesthetic Bastardization" - might be if you put, say, a 
> one-piece, full carbon drop bar/stem assembly on a cruiser bike?
>  
> Other than that, I cannot see how improving comfort would be bastardizing 
> anything. Of course, getting the right frame size from the beginning would 
> eliminate the need to go to extremes for people.
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[RBW] How's the big basket/small rack combo work out?

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

With several zip ties, I say yes.

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[RBW] Re: OT Why are some unwilling to trade with people out of the US?

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

I've shipped a lot outside the US. Interestingly, Canada has been the most 
troublesome. I hear Canadian customs has a big backlog, and in my experience 
month-long waits for customs clearance are not uncommon. The biggest hassle is 
not the USPS paperwork, but the buyer being (rightfully) skeptical that his/her 
shipment is indeed forthcoming, and me having to urge them to be patient for 
another week (or two or three).

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[RBW] Re: OT Why are some unwilling to trade with people out of the US?

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

The other issue, of course, is cost. For bulkier items that don't fit in a USPS 
Priority Mail envelope or small box, the shipping charge can be easily $30-60. 
I've had numerous international buyers cancel orders based on shipping quotes. 
I can sort of predict it, so it seems like wasted effort to go through the 
motions of the calculation.

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Re: [RBW] Re: non-drop/non-albatross/non-mustache bar'd hilsens

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

I like the Soma Clarence bar. Open bar is good, too. Silver is not an option in 
either case. Civia also has a variety of swept-back flat bars.

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[RBW] Re: Who rode their bicycle to vote in the US today?

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

Re: Grant's story. Interesting that a person who apparently enjoys Riv's 
approach to bicycles would be so hung up on Grant's fairly mainstream political 
stance. Is he boycotting half the country? More than likely the mutual interest 
in bikes made the dude feel chummy with GP, and that initial chumminess made 
the "betrayal" on political philosophy even more profound.

My shop is in a blue-collar area of South Minneapolis, which is a pretty 
diverse place. I've learned a lot about people, but the most useful thing I've 
learned is that a common interest in bikes does not mean two cyclists have 
ANYTHING else in common.

Oh yeah. I walked to my poll twice (registration issues), but only voted once.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Who rode their bicycle to vote in the US today?

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I love talking politics, but to bring the discussion more on-topic: Which 
party is friendlier to the lugged steel lobby? Discuss!

On Wednesday, November 7, 2012 3:25:21 PM UTC-6, Peter M wrote:
>
> First off that map is misleading since it has the democrat highlighted in 
> red. Second, yes the Democrats lost the south forever after the civil 
> rights acts in the 60s, I would think to the millions of people that have 
> had thier lives improved for the better because of the Civil Rights act 
> would not be sad about that. And dont try to tell me about the south, I 
> lived in South Carolina for 9 years, 5 of those in  rural area, they hate 
> the democrats for really just one big reason, sad but true. 
>
> On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 3:56 PM, Ron Mc  >wrote:
>
>> Peter, Grant, here is the polarization of our country from 1960 to 2000
>>
>> EC map - 1960 presidential election 
>>
>> 
>>
>> EC map 2000 election
>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Who rode their bicycle to vote in the US today?

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

I voted for the President, but I'm planning to reach across the aisle and 
personally invite Mitt Romney to the 2013 Midwest Riv/Country Bike Rally. The 
rest of you should come, too.

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[RBW] Midwest Riv and Country Bike Rally 2013

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

Mark it: May 31 - June 3, somewhere TBD in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and/or 
Michigan (suggestions?). There will be camping and high adventure on the 
backroads. Don't commit now, but keep it on the radar.

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[RBW] Re: Friend of Rivendell Maynard Hershon in LA Times

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

I contemplated a Tucson trip for this winter, but Maynard's negative 
impressions swayed me in another direction. Now that I've heard a more positive 
perspective, Tucson is back on my mind. Also, I have no fear of death, which 
helps.

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[RBW] FS: Tektro CR720 cantilever brakes

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

I have a surprisingly large number of these, new but no retail packaging. 
$15 each shipped (so $30 for a bikesworth). They're black. Come to think of 
it, the first brakes I ever bought from Riv (in 2004 for my Atlantis) were 
black Shimano cantilevers, so black is not altogether non-rivish.

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[RBW] Re: FS: Tektro CR720 cantilever brakes

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

They look stubby to me. No particular need to spread the word. I have maybe 
3-4 bikesworth.

On Thursday, November 8, 2012 3:12:15 PM UTC-6, William wrote:
>
> That's a very good price.  Should we spread the word?  Are they the 
> long-pad version or the stubby pad version?
>
> On Thursday, November 8, 2012 12:59:47 PM UTC-8, Jim Thill - Hiawatha 
> Cyclery wrote:
>>
>> I have a surprisingly large number of these, new but no retail packaging. 
>> $15 each shipped (so $30 for a bikesworth). They're black. Come to think of 
>> it, the first brakes I ever bought from Riv (in 2004 for my Atlantis) were 
>> black Shimano cantilevers, so black is not altogether non-rivish.
>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Midwest Riv and Country Bike Rally 2013

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

I like the Almanzo idea. That route is beautiful, and has some convenient 
amenities.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Midwest Riv and Country Bike Rally 2013

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

Also, no Riv required. A "country bike", however you define it, of any brand 
will suffice. I assume there'll be various Surly LHTs and such. 

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Re: [RBW] Re: Midwest Riv and Country Bike Rally 2013

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

Of course, like I did earlier this year, I allotted 4 days for the rally, 
when the "official" ride will be a 2-day Sat/Sun event. The more I think 
about the Almanzo idea (mostly in Fillmore County, MN), the more I like it. 
I'm envisioning that some of us will do the 4-day version, starting on 
Friday in LaCrosse (Amtrak) and spend the day riding through Houston county 
on our way to Spring Valley. Spring Valley has a hotel, restaurants, 
supermarket, etc. The natural camping choice for Saturday night is 
Forestville Mystery Cave State Park.

This ride will go a long way toward dispelling the notion that the midwest, 
Minnesota in particular, is flat.



On Monday, November 12, 2012 8:08:34 AM UTC-6, meehan...@gmail.com wrote:
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> Thanks for putting the date out there in advance like this Jim. I'm going 
> to plan on attending. I'll be riding either my LHT or my Ogre. I love the 
> idea of riding the Almazo course (or some variation thereof) as a two-day 
> route. That's a beautiful ride! 
>  
> Shaun Meehan
>
> On Fri, Nov 9, 2012 at 9:06 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery <
> thil...@gmail.com > wrote:
>
>> Also, no Riv required. A "country bike", however you define it, of any 
>> brand will suffice. I assume there'll be various Surly LHTs and such.
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[RBW] Re: Midwest Riv and Country Bike Rally 2013

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There will definitely be an inn/motel option for the non-campers. But the rally 
route won't be all paved trails. Lots of rustic gravel roads, maybe a 
treacherous water crossing or two for adventure's sake. That said, there are 
many miles of excellent paved bike trails in that area, and that's a nice time 
of year to be there. Maybe the rally will be two-pronged: the adventurous 
backroad route and the more relaxing route on paved trails. Good idea.

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[RBW] Re: strange happenings

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

I have hypotheses about this:

1. Rain washes debris into the traffic lane, which makes it available for 
tires to run over.
2. The water acts as a lubricant to facilitate penetration. It may also 
serve as an adhesive to stick the debris to the tire tread.
3. Any debris that is embedded in the rubber may be repeatedly pressurized 
as the weight on the tire squeezes water into the hole, forcing the debris 
to penetrate deeper.


On Tuesday, November 13, 2012 12:24:29 AM UTC-6, Reid wrote:
>
> Why do tires always get flats with the first good rain of the season? Is 
> it just to remind us that Nature is always lurking out there? Some kind of 
> strange magnetic resonance between rubber, rain, and sharp things??
>  
> Reid
>  
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[RBW] FS: Salsa Vaya Ti 55cm frame/fork $1450 shipped

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

Admittedly this is not exactly Riv-ish, but I figured I'd offer this to my 
friends here before taking it to the broader marketplace. Anyway, the 
heading says it all: Salsa Vaya titanium 55cm frame with the stock Salsa 
black CrMo fork. Condition is nearly new, very low mileage (guessing 200 
miles or less). Made in the USA by Lynskey. The Vaya Ti was recently 
discontinued, but the frame MSRP was $2000 when it was new - I'd like $1450 
shipped in CONUS, or reasonable offer.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Midwest Riv and Country Bike Rally 2013

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

Good idea Dan. I'll see you at the rally.

On Monday, November 12, 2012 9:30:46 PM UTC-6, Dan wrote:
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> Sounds a lot more fun than my 10th law school reunion which is the 
> same weekend hmmm. 
>
>
> Dan Abelson 
> St. Paul, MN 
>
>
> On Mon, Nov 12, 2012 at 8:40 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery 
> > wrote: 
> > There will definitely be an inn/motel option for the non-campers. But 
> the rally route won't be all paved trails. Lots of rustic gravel roads, 
> maybe a treacherous water crossing or two for adventure's sake. That said, 
> there are many miles of excellent paved bike trails in that area, and 
> that's a nice time of year to be there. Maybe the rally will be 
> two-pronged: the adventurous backroad route and the more relaxing route on 
> paved trails. Good idea. 
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Re: [RBW] Suspect CL Atlantis posting

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

C'mon now! Wild speculation is fun, but none of us know the whole story 
about the CL seller, what evidence is against him, his motives, his 
employment situation, his probable court/incarceration costs (if any), etc. 
I fear that this is the kind of talk that devolves quickly into a battle of 
inane political ideology, and broad generalizations, insulting stereotypes, 
coded innuendo, etc. Personally, I've gotten my fill of that stuff recently.

Aside from all that, what a GREAT story!


On Wednesday, November 14, 2012 10:11:51 AM UTC-6, Ray Shine wrote:
>
> I doubt that. He's probably selling stolen goods because he is not 
> employed, skilled, or otherwise an income earner. That $10K + will be paid 
> by taxpayers for his Public Defender, probation officer, and the mostly 
> needless paperwork that will follow his slap-on-the-hands sentence. At 
> least the bike has been returned.
>
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> *To:* rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com 
> *Sent:* Wed, November 14, 2012 8:02:48 AM
> *Subject:* Re: [RBW] Suspect CL Atlantis posting
>
> He doesn't need to.  That theft is going to cost the guy at least $10,000, 
> if not $20,000
>
> On Wednesday, November 14, 2012 9:34:15 AM UTC-6, Montclair BobbyB wrote:
>>
>> While it is said the noblest vengeance is to forgive, I hope Max got at 
>> least one good poke at the slimeball who stole his bike. :)
>> This story made my day!!
>>
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[RBW] Options for making a Quickbeam a multi speed

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

Some have done bolt-on derailleur hanger conversions. Problem Solvers makes a 
neat one that's part chain tensioner, part derailleur hanger. But the best way 
to do it is probably to get some sort of IGH. The biggest issue is dropout 
spacing. Most IGHs are 130-135 mm, while the QB is 120 mm. Cold-setting is the 
obvious solution, but you may be reluctant to bend an expensive frame. 
Personally, if it was mine I'd either do a Sturmey Archer 3sp (maybe with 2 
chainrings) or I'd sell the bike to buy one with gears.

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Re: [RBW] Lock question

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

+1 on the Abus Bordo series locks. Easy to use and compact to carry. Also 
tough.

On Tuesday, November 20, 2012 1:19:44 PM UTC-6, Matthew J wrote:
>
> Abus Bordo are very nice.  Get the extra heavy duty one. Bordo has the 
> flexibility of a chain but convenience of a U-lock as it comes in a handy 
> sleeve designed to attach in place of a water bottle.  
>  
> If your wife is still worried, supplment with the new ultra-light Abus 
> u-lock which she can use a-la Sheldon Brown to secure rear wheel to the 
> seat tube.  
>  
> Both made in Germany to high standards.  The keys are especially 
> complicated.
>  
> Be easier to steal a car than to get those two off.
>

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Re: [RBW] Lock question

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

Joe has a great point: what good is a bike that's too precious to ride!

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Re: [RBW] Lock question

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

Sorry to put words in your mouth/keyboard Joe! By "too precious to ride" I also 
include "too precious to lock up", since locking up a bike is part of riding 
it, at least for me. I have some fancy/expensive bikes, but I've never liked 
the feeling of having so much tied up in a bike that it could only be used 
under limited circumstances.

I have a hunch that our fancy Rivs and such are actually somewhat 
theft-resistant. The average theif knows a Trek is a good bike, but who the 
heck is A Homer Hilsen, and why is his name on his bike?! I've been in the bike 
biz about 8 years now, and local people tell me when their bikes have been 
stolen. Most bikes that get stolen are not expensive, but just in the wrong 
place at the wrong time, and most of the time they're not locked at all. 
Locking the bike in ANY fashion is MUCH more important than having a great 
lock. Closing the garage door when the bike is parked inside would prevent the 
vast majority of bike thefts.

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[RBW] Re: Wayne's World -- Ignore!

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

Party on Garth.

On Wednesday, November 21, 2012 12:33:22 PM UTC-6, Garth wrote:
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> Well Patrick  it's comedically okay with me ... my name IS *Garth *after 
> all !  
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[RBW] Re: Holiday Flyer

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

I recall these flyers and other such publications well, as I read, reread, and 
studied them intensely back then. But has it really been 8 years Holy cow!!!

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[RBW] Re: Are Brooks Saddle Worth the Money?

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

There are lots of nice saddles that cost less. I keep hoping that I'll find 
an inexpensive saddle as comfortable as a B67, but no luck yet.

On Thursday, November 22, 2012 10:47:06 PM UTC-6, Christopher Murray wrote:
>
> I had not bought a new Brooks in a few years and was shocked at the 
> prices. I think they are great saddles but starting at $120 for a standard 
> B17 is insane. You could get them for a fraction of that just a few years 
> ago. WIth all the other saddles out there, do you think they are worth this 
> much money? Especially with some great new brands and re-intro of some 
> classics (Regal, Contour, Regal, etc). Has anyone tried any of these 
> re-intros or have a Brooks alternative they like?
>
> Cheers!
> cm
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[RBW] Re: Are Brooks Saddle Worth the Money?

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

When I first opened Hiawatha Cyclery in 2005-06, my wholesale price on a 
standard B17 was $33 and retail prices were $75+. At that time, Brooks was 
being acquired by a new owner. That new owner, from my perspective, picked up 
on the fact that Brooks had become a boutique brand (partly thanks to Riv!) 
that would benefit from a high, exclusive price. The import/distribution 
channel also changed. Prices rose pretty dramatically at first during this 
transition, then stabilized and rose more slowly to the present $70-75 range 
for a B17 (wholesale price for US retailers, who have mostly kept a margins 
constant to sell at $110-120). The higher prices must be working because Brooks 
now has a huge variety of products they didn't have before. IMO, much of it is 
frivolous and way out of my price range, but the high cost of entry certainly 
adds an element of swankiness to the brand. I don't buy the ungodly expensive 
rain slickers and panniers and such, but I still think the saddles are a good 
deal.

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Re: [RBW] Lock question

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

Pitlocks are pretty easy to defeat. A downward whack with a blunt object will 
knock them out of the dropout. Hopefully you didn't file off those "lawyer 
lips".

Of course, all locks are defeatable if you have the right tool and know how.

Personally, I think the best strategy is to use a decent lock (or 2, if I'm 
nervous) and park my bike in a thoughtful way - never leave it in the same 
place too long or at the same place/time everyday, and bring it inside with me 
when possible. Also I don't go to NYC. If I do those things and my bike still 
gets stolen, that's amazingly bad luck. But life goes on, it's just a bike.

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[RBW] Re: Stem sizing question

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

I believe in trial and error, and starting with what you have. If you're set on 
the Alba/Oxford, it won't cost as much to try it with the stem you have. Of 
course you'll need a shim - I'm so glad the 26.0 handlebar "standard" is 
(nearly) dead.

Try with the stem you have and then you'll have a better idea on how much 
change you need out of your new stem. 

Of course, a cheapie Kalloy "dirt drop" style quill stem isn't much more than a 
Nitto handlebar shim. The Kalloy stem only comes in 100 mm, which simplifies 
things.0

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[RBW] Re: FS 55cm A Homer Hilsen $1350

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

I'll plug this: it is a really beautiful frame. Somebody is going to get a 
good deal.

On Monday, November 26, 2012 10:42:17 AM UTC-6, Dan wrote:
>
> I am resending since I sent over the holiday weekend. 
>
> I have decided to sell my 55cm AHH .  Riv made a small run of 55cm AHHs 
> that use 700c wheels.  
>
> Frame, fork, Ultegra headset, and Shimano Bottom Bracket - $1350 + shipping
>
> Above + Nitto 9cm tehnomic deluxe stem, 44cm Nitto Soba bar, Shimano brake 
> levers, and Tektro  long reach brakes -  $1500 + shipping
>
> Here is the geometry
>
> TT length is 55.5cm.
> SO height 80cm
> ST is 55cm (c-t)
> Head Angle 72
> Seat Angle 72
> Fork Rake 52
> CS Length 45
> BB Drop 8.0
>
> Frame and fork are in good shape no dents etc.  Paint is good except on 
> the drive side chainstay where there was a nasty case of chain slap.  I 
> kept it covered up with a leather chainstay protector (the brown in the 
> photos next to the lost paint is goop from the chainstay protector).
>
> Photos here:  -- 
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/abelvitz/sets/72157627919352912/
>
> If you want some of the parts but not all of the above parts with the 
> frame let me know and we can figure something out.  Please contact me off 
> list with any questions.
>
> Thanks 
>
> Dan Abelson
> St. Paul, MN
>

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[RBW] Re: FS: Salsa Vaya Ti 55cm frame/fork $1450 shipped

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

I got two messages about this today, coincidentally just after I sold it! 
Odd.

I sold it for a friend of mine, who moved the fancy parts he had on it to a 
different frame.

On Monday, November 26, 2012 9:54:08 PM UTC-6, Forrest wrote:
>
> Hi, Jim. Was in Mpls a couple weeks ago and was going to stop by but HC 
> was closed at the time. I have a Salsa Vaya Ti 58cm complete bike (stock) 
> and really like the way it rides. Am swapping out the Woodchipper 
> handlebars for Salsa's Cowbell 3 bars (with barcons). How'd you come by 
> this 55cm Vaya Ti frameset, if I may ask?
>
> On Tuesday, November 13, 2012 2:58:32 PM UTC-6, Jim Thill - Hiawatha 
> Cyclery wrote:
>>
>> Admittedly this is not exactly Riv-ish, but I figured I'd offer this to 
>> my friends here before taking it to the broader marketplace. Anyway, the 
>> heading says it all: Salsa Vaya titanium 55cm frame with the stock Salsa 
>> black CrMo fork. Condition is nearly new, very low mileage (guessing 200 
>> miles or less). Made in the USA by Lynskey. The Vaya Ti was recently 
>> discontinued, but the frame MSRP was $2000 when it was new - I'd like $1450 
>> shipped in CONUS, or reasonable offer.
>>
>

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Re: [RBW] 1 Rivendell Reader for a mere $60 + $8 shipping...

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

I think ebay has a free listing promo going on now. It's as good a time as 
any to skewer Riv-fetishism. Maybe they'll even sell a few.


On Thursday, November 29, 2012 10:14:44 AM UTC-6, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> There's a bunch of these stupid listings up now. 
>  
> Joe Bernard
>
> On Wednesday, November 28, 2012 9:53:50 AM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
>> Apparently I have $1500 worth of Readers at home. Add the giant stack of 
>> catalogues, and I'm in the running for the 48 Hunga frame. Buy my stuff!
>>  
>> Joe "Today Only!" Bernard
>> Vallejo, CA.
>>
>> On Wednesday, November 28, 2012 8:28:00 AM UTC-8, Ryan Ray wrote:
>>
>>> The copywriting is hillarious. 
>>>
>>> "culminated in the revolutionary X0-1 high performance commuter bicycle"
>>>
>>> "older Rivendell Reader issues seem like an early "blog" "
>>>
>>>

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[RBW] Rivendell in Detriot

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

As a Michigan native, I think that the proposed trail looks amazing.

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[RBW] Keeping your neck warm

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

A turtleneck dickie is the only thing that makes sense. I bet Rapha sells one.

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[RBW] FS vintage mountain bikes

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

I have accumulated a couple time-capsule mountain bikes that may be of 
interest to somebody on this list. 

1. 1983-84 Specialized Stumpjumper SC, blue, seat-tube 20" c-c, top-tube 
22.5" c-c. Bullmoose stem/bar. Still has the (seemingly) original 
tan-sidewall Specialized Team Control tires in great shape. Bullseye hubs, 
Suntour Mountech derailleurs, Sugino AT crank, heavy-duty Shimano brake 
levers and "Unishift Control" friction thumb shifters, 
behind-the-seat-tube-mounted Zefal HP frame pump, no saddle or pedals. Some 
garage wear and a few minor scrapes and decal imperfection, but otherwise 
in really nice condition. It has been stored in a dry garage for probably 
15-20 years and probably needs a little air and pro-link, but it's 
obviously well cared for and low miles. $600 shipped CONUS.

2. Late 90s Cannondale F700, size Small, seat tube 17" c-t, virtual top 
tube approx 20" c-c. Excellent condition, and all original except I 
switched to modern Deore levers and Tektro v-brakes and some modern Kenda 
semi-knobby tires when I acquired it awhile back for my lady friend, who 
never rode it. Mavic 220 rims (Coda fhub, Shimano rhub), XT rder, LX fder, 
cool Coda 94/58 crank, SRAM twist shifters, headshock fork. $450 shipped 
CONUS.

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[RBW] Re: Velocity quality

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

We've replaced (through Velocity warranty) a large number of cracked 
Synergy rims. I think Grant likes them because they're classic eyeletted 
box style and they are one of the only mainstream options in 650B with a 
brake surface. Velocity told me the more recent production Synergy rims 
have a thicker top-wall, which should help. I've been using Dyads and 
Aeroheads and the like for myself and numerous customers for 8 years with 
no problems whatsoever. We've been getting US-made Velocity rims for the 
last several months. Quality looks as good or better than Australian-made 
equivalents.

On Thursday, December 6, 2012 1:19:50 AM UTC-6, Tim wrote:
>
> Ok so I've had the Homer for 2 years and am about to get my third rear 
> wheel. Here's my story: Peter White built the bike and wheels. Velocity 
> Synergy with XT hubs and 36 spokes.I hit a pothole pretty good fairly early 
> in the bikes life. LBS said rim couldn't be tried so they built up another 
> Synergy with my hub. Fast forward to now. That wheel has maybe 5-7k miles 
> on it and has stress cracks all over it. They started around the spokes and 
> spread to the sides. So time for another. I'm working in CT now and found a 
> LBS that knows what a Riv is. Owner builds the wheels. Well, he says that 
> Synergy rims (and Velocity in general) are just not that good. I've heard 
> the same thing out of a couple of other people too, and they k ow more 
> about wheels than me. Thing is, I can't imagine why Riv and Peter would so 
> highly recommend them if they're poor quality. But my experiences are 
> making me wonder, what with 2 wheels in around 10k miles. LBS guy is 
> recommending a Mavic, I think one of the CXP styles saying they're much 
> stronger. What should I do???

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[RBW] Re: Petition to NPS to ease bicycle camping

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

Is this a problem? In my experience, NPS campgrounds have either 
"unlimited" capacity hiker-biker sites or they have campground hosts that 
are willing to make accommodations for a weary cyclist. 

On Friday, December 7, 2012 4:50:30 PM UTC-6, iamkeith wrote:
>
> A friend just sent me a link to this petiton on the whitehouse.gov 
> website, and I thought many of you would be interested.  Since its 
> political and everyone is entitled to have their own views, I'll stop 
> short of saying "sign it." 
>
> But it's a nice idea:  If someone arrives at a National Park Service 
> campground under self-propelled power, but the campground is otherwise 
> full, then the campground would have to accommodate them anyway.  If 
> you've ever been stuck in a national park late at night without a 
> place to camp,  miles from the next possible location, and not even 
> knowing if it will have availability, you understand what a nice thing 
> this would be. 
>
> Otherwise, I don't know much about the petition process or the 
> individual/organization who started this one.  Looks like it has met 
> the minimum number required to be officially "posted" "or "searchable" 
> but it still needs  a lot of signatures in the next few days in order 
> to meet the author's goals. 
>
>
> https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/require-national-park-service-allow-camping-all-self-propelled-visitors-even-if-campground-full/f5TJCW7Q
>  
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Has anyone used these? Any good?

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

They can be modified to work for a Klean Kanteen 40ox.


On Friday, December 7, 2012 5:21:51 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
> http://topeak.com/products/Bottle-Cages/ModulaCageXL 
>
>
>
> -- 
>
> - 
> Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA 
> For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW 
> http://resumespecialties.com/index.html 
> - 
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[RBW] Re: Has anyone used these? Any good?

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

That was 40 OZ.

On Friday, December 7, 2012 5:21:51 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
> http://topeak.com/products/Bottle-Cages/ModulaCageXL 
>
>
>
> -- 
>
> - 
> Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA 
> For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW 
> http://resumespecialties.com/index.html 
> - 
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[RBW] Re: Has anyone used these? Any good?

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

Cut off the top part of the cage, just above the cross-brace. The Klean Kanteen 
40oz fits nicely.

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[RBW] Re: Velocity quality

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

This Velocity cracking problem is almost exclusively an issue with the Synergy 
OC model, but Velocity claims to have beefed up the extrusion to fix the 
problem (I believe them, but time will tell). I have observed the same problem 
with various Mavic rims. I have observed the same problem with Sun CR-18 rims. 
I have observed the same problem with DT-Swiss RR series rims. I've observed 
the same problem with Salsa rims. I've NOT observed the problem with 
non-eyeletted v-profile rims like the Dyad, Aerohead, Aeroheat, A23, Deep V, 
HED Belgium, various Stan's NoTubes models, etc. I've also not observed it on 
some heavy-duty box rims like the Rhyno Lite, but those rims would be 
unacceptably heavy for most of us.

In my opinion, the classic eyeletted box-style rim is just a failure-prone 
design. The spoke exerts a strong force perpendicular to the wall of the rim. 
That's why the eyelet is necessary. But even with the eyelets, these rims are 
apparently not up to the abuse to which we subject them, especially for heavier 
riders with a rear-bias to the weight distribution (an effect of 
Rivendell-style slack seat tubes and high bars). High tire pressures and rough 
roads ridden by us all-rounder types are also a culprit.

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[RBW] Another perspective, by George!

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

George isn't the world's clearest writer. Did he like the book, or dislike the 
book? Hard to tell. Clearly he's got an axe to grind, but his criticisms are 
pretty unfocused. The most specific criticism is that some racing stats were 
inaccurate?

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[RBW] Why all the miles?

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

I've done more than a few long, challenging rides up to about 175 miles per day 
and 400 miles in 3 days, including an actual brevet or two. "Enjoyment" is a 
subjective term. There's the enjoyment of taking in the scenery and enjoying 
the ride for its own sake. There's also the enjoyment of pushing through 
personal barriers to accomplish something difficult. Sometimes a person can do 
both at the same time, sometimes not.

Personally, I don't care for brevets. The specified route and the time cutoff 
suck much of the fun out of it for me. I prefer to ramble aimlessly and explore 
without a deadline.

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[RBW] Re: RIP: Alex Moulton

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

A friend of mine, who owns a Riv custom, and who was featured in a Riv Reader 
years ago, bought a Moulton bicycle for an unbelievably cheap price. I think it 
was $10. The storyvwas that it was apparently left at a local racer type shop. 
They didn't know what it was, and just dumped it for peanuts.

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[RBW] Re: Another perspective, by George!

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

I had a lot of concrete ideas about bikes and cycling before I opened a 
neighborhood bike shop 7 years ago. All my customers have their own ideas about 
how bikes should be or how best to ride bikes, and all of them are correct! 
Sometimes, though, they need a little encouragement. For example, it's very 
common for newbie cyclists to experience clipless pedal peer pressure. Many 
seem relieved when I te them there's no need to go cli

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[RBW] Re: Another perspective, by George!

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

Continuing from above... 

when I tell them there's no need to go clipless! I don't use clipless pedals.

This, of course, does not mean I discourage clipless lovers from loving 
clipless. I just defuse the peer pressure for people who clearly aren't ready 
for such an "advancement" in their bike experience.

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[RBW] Flat pedal revolution manifesto

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

This is an impressive document about platform pedals. It echoes much of what GP 
has said about this subject for years.
https://www.bikejames.com/strength/the-flat-pedal-revolution-manifesto-how-to-improve-your-riding-with-flat-pedals/

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[RBW] Re: Any new Riv roadish bike on the horizon?

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

Seems like anything "new" would be pretty similar to the Hilsen, but 
perhaps in a different color and with a different name. The roadish 
Rivendell category is somewhat tightly constrained. I kinda doubt we'll see 
a new Riv with press-in BB or a tapered headtube for zero-stack headset 
anytime soon.

On Thursday, December 13, 2012 1:00:58 AM UTC-6, Michael wrote:
>
> Or do you think the Hilsen has a lock on it for now for the 
> general-use-mobile?
>  
> The reason I ask is because if I had to buy a new bike soon, it would have 
> to be the Hilsen for my taste/needs (commutin'/rec-rides).
> Was wondering if sum-n' new might come out since they seem to stop 
> production on frames every few years and come out with a new model 
> replacement.
>  
> Just ponderin'.
>  
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[RBW] Flat pedal revolution manifesto

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

Here's a more direct link to the manifesto. Kinda curious to try the 5-10 shoes 
he recommends, but I seem to do ok with any shoes I've tried. Anybody try the 
5-10 shoes?

http://www.bikejames.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/FlatPedalRevolutionManifesto.pdf

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[RBW] Re: Flat pedal revolution manifesto

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

Obviously every cyclist has his/her own experience and can decide what 
equipment he/she prefers. That said, a lot of new and experienced cyclists 
(including me) who use platforms receive a steady stream of advice to go 
clipless. I tried cli

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[RBW] Re: Flat pedal revolution manifesto

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

I tried clipless and didn't see any advantages that made it worthwhile to 
change my shoes.

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[RBW] Re: Any new Riv roadish bike on the horizon?

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

One thing Grant must occasionally think about is that the various models 
overlap a lot. Another all-rounder or touring bike would cannibalize from 
Hilsen, Atlantis, Hillborne, Hunq, and Bomba sales, since those bikes more than 
cover that category. Sure, the new thing could have 26" wheels or different 
tubing, but would that really be different enough to make sales that weren't 
already gonna happen? Maybe, maybe not.

 As long as we're speculating wildly, I'd like to see a true departure from 
what already exists. My "vote" is for an ostentatious lugged fat bike. For the 
uninitiated, a "fat bike" typically takes 26x4.0" tires on 50-100 mm wide rims, 
and the Surly Pugsley is the archetype for the genre. There are getting to be 
lots of tires for these, and even silver "foil hat" rims. It's hard to do them 
without disc brakes though, which may be a hurdle.

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[RBW] Riv-country visit

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I just put my (vaguely Riv-ish) bike and camping/touring stuff on a train, 
with plans to retrieve it in a week at the Amtrak station on Oakland. From 
there, I have about 10 days of no plans but to ride and explore and camp 
and hopefully befriend some like-minded locals. I'll stop by RBWHQ, of 
course, if I manage to work around Riv's holiday schedule.

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Re: [RBW] Riv-country visit

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

Thanks Joe and Jim. Luckily I'm bringing my best mud bike, so hopefully I'll be 
able to ride a little while I'm out there. Looking at Manny's recent group of 
photos has me eager to get to WC! Plus I just got my Mount Diablo trail map in 
the mail today.

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[RBW] Re: Riv-country visit

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

Let's plan it: Mt Diablo ride on NYD. Maybe Grant and some of the other Riv 
folk will join. One of you locals should fill in the details of where and when. 
This is gonna be great.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Riv-country visit

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I would have brought the Pug, but I figured that would be a theft target 
and not well suited to public transit. I brought my disc trucker with 
Rohloff, which looks unremarkable/ugly and has a more or less mud-proof 
drivetrain and braking system..

On Wednesday, December 19, 2012 4:08:11 PM UTC-6, meehan...@gmail.com wrote:
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> Jim,
>  
> Based on the fact that you said you're bringing your best mud bike, I can 
> only conclude that you've elected to bring the Pugsley on the trip to the 
> Bay Area? If so, that's an interesting choice to be certain. Or do you 
> consider one of your other bikes to be better in the mud than the Pug?
>  
> Shaun
>
> On Wed, Dec 19, 2012 at 2:02 PM, Dan McNamara 
> > wrote:
>
>> I would be up for a Diablo ride on New Year's Day. Or any Mt. Tam 
>> adventures. 
>>
>> Hmmm. Need to test the ankle and make sure it is ready. Maybe it won't 
>> rain this weekend.
>>
>> Dan
>>
>> Marin
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Dec 19, 2012 at 10:16 AM, EastBayGuy 
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> I'm in for Mt.D NYD...
>>>
>>> Dustin Goodwin
>>>
>>> WC Ca
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[RBW] Ride thru snowy winters? How's your Riv-paint hold up?

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

Your frame and other parts will get some rust, but rust won't kill it. 

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[RBW] FS Green Quickbeam 60cm

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

I'm about to get some elevator shoes and buy this bike! Just kidding, but 
somebody should buy it now!

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Re: [RBW] Re: Riv-country visit

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

Unacceptable! I'm coming to California for fun in the sun!

On Thursday, December 20, 2012 11:57:13 AM UTC-6, Jim M. wrote:
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> On Thu, Dec 20, 2012 at 9:11 AM, Esteban > 
> wrote: 
> > How early is too early?  8am?  Where to start? 
>
> It was 30 degrees at 8 this morning in Walnut Creek, and 15 higher up 
> on Mt Diablo. I suggest starting at 10 am to give folks some time to 
> gather and for it to warm up a bit, but maybe 9 am would work too. RBW 
> will be closed, so meeting at BART might make the most sense. Pleasant 
> Hill BART is more bike friendly than Walnut Creek BART, and it's 
> adjacent to a MUP that can take us to the foot of the mountain with 
> minimal traffic. 
>
> Snow is forecast for the top of Diablo this weekend. I don't know the 
> forecast for Jan 1st yet, but you might bring tire chains just in 
> case. 
>
> jim m 
> wc ca 
>

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[RBW] Re: Sam Build on Univega Frame?

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

I suggest taking the build list and the frame to your LBS and asking. My 
guess is that some of the new parts won't be 100% compatible with the older 
frame, and your LBS should be able to help you fill in the gaps.

On Thursday, December 20, 2012 2:55:45 PM UTC-6, Chris wrote:
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> Hey guys,
> I have a 57cm 1984 Univega Speciallisimo touring frame and I'd love to put 
> a 700 drop Sam build on that. Is that doable at my LBS?
> I'm obviously new at this sort of thing.
>
> Thanks,
> C
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Re: [RBW] Sam Build on Univega Frame?

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

That brings up another point about brakes. Often these 1980s bikes have 
very narrow spacing between the cantilever brakes, and new cantilevers and 
v-brakes don't work.


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> No -- the build kit has sidepull brakes. Your Speciallisimo takes cantis. 
>
> jim m 
> wc ca 
>
> On Thu, Dec 20, 2012 at 12:55 PM, Chris > 
> wrote: 
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> > I have a 57cm 1984 Univega Speciallisimo touring frame and I'd love to 
> put a 700 drop Sam build on that. Is that doable at my LBS? 
> > I'm obviously new at this sort of thing. 
> > 
> > Thanks, 
> > C 
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Re: [RBW] Re: Riv-country visit

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

Pleasant Hill BART at 0930 1-Jan-2013. Sounds like a plan.

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[RBW] My Bleriot resale value diminished because been hit by a car yet no damage?

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Value of these things is a matter of agreement between the buyer and seller, 
and there's no way to know up front if, or how much, the value of your bike 
will be affected by the car crash. Even without the car crash, the "value" of a 
used Bleriot falls in a wide range. My strategy when selling a used bike, 
regardless of its history, is to start at an overly optimistic (high) price and 
then gradually reduce the price over time or when it seems like a price 
reduction will solidify a tentative sale.

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[RBW] 29er tires on an Atlantis

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

I had some Kenda Karma 29x1.9 on my Cross-Check. Good, light, not too expensive.

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[RBW] Re: My Bleriot resale value diminished because been hit by a car yet no damage?

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Put it on eBay and let the market decide. Not now, though. The holidays are a 
lousy time to sell bikes, IME. By the end of January, when spring fever sets 
in, you can get a better price.

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[RBW] Re: Riv-country visit

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I'll be riding and exploring Marin for several days, maybe a whole week, 
starting tomorrow.

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[RBW] Re: World's rarest RB-2 on ebay

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I think his price is a little steep, but then again, it's only money.

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[RBW] Re: After Xmas Ride. 12/26 East Bay Mixed.

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I'll try to be there.

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[RBW] Re: After Xmas Ride. 12/26 East Bay Mixed.

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Noah, when I'm not traveling, I lead a Christmas Day and NYD ride in 
Minneapolis. Of course, the regular attendees tend to own studded tires.

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[RBW] Riding in Marin

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Today I rode Miwok, Bobcat, Marincello, Tennessee Valley, and Old Springs 
Trails in the Marin Headlands. I also detoured to Haypress campground, but 
given the sogginess after the all-day rain, I opted to go over the big hill 
back to the warmth and excellent coffee of the Marin Headlands Hostel. I'm glad 
I did, because the climb up the stair-stepped Old Spring Trail and the Miwok 
hillside descent were incredible.

The bike I'm riding is a Surly Disc Trucker with hydraulic disc brakes and 
Rohloff. It has some non-Rivish attributes, of course, but it's steel and 
traditional geometry and has ample clearance for my 26x2.0 Schwalbe Mondials 
and fenders. Anyway, after coming down the long descent of the Marincello 
trail, which is basically a narrow, fairly smooth gravel road, not single 
track, I took shelter from the downpour under a big tree. A couple minutes 
later a man and a woman on full-suspension MTBs came down the same trail. They 
carried on for several minutes in the parking lot, punctuated by hoots and 
hollers and repetitive use of a new word for me "crazeballs", about how 
"intense" their descent had been. Grant has written about how extreme equipment 
tends to make mundane experiences seem more extreme - like the high adventure 
of driving a Land Rover to pick up the groceries. I thought the Marincello 
descent was fun and beautiful, but never for a second did I feel that I was 
having an extreme experience or pushing the limits of my old-fashioned, 
unsuspended steel bike.

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Re: [RBW] Riding in Marin

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It's nice and the staff are super friendly and helpful. I'd bring my kids here.

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[RBW] Re: Riding in Marin

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I didn't see any lightning this time, but I'll keep that in mind. Luckily I 
have no fear of death, which is kinda fun.

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[RBW] Re: After Xmas Ride. 12/26 East Bay Mixed.

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

I guess I wouldn't bother with studs for recreational riding if I lived in 
Boulder. If, on the other hand, I was riding for transportation, and couldn't 
pick and choose weather conditions, then the studs make more sense.

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[RBW] Re: Riding in Marin

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

I'm posting a bunch of photos in real time to Facebook. If you're interested in 
seeing them and/or tracking my tour, feel free to add me. If you're not 
interested, feel free to not do that! 

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[RBW] Re: Riding in Marin

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

www.facebook.com/jwthill

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[RBW] Re: Riding in Marin

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Not looking down on them at all. I rode trails today for which a FS bike would 
have been more appropriate. If you live in this area and just have one bike, a 
FS bike is a reasonable option for some. I still think that "extreme" equipment 
makes mundane experiences seem more exciting sometimes, but there's nothing 
wrong with that.

Today I saw a dude with a purple Riv custom on top of Mt Tam. The Riv had 
leather tape, acorn bags, and Paul center pulls. I tried to engage the guy in 
conversation, but he hurriedly left without saying much. His buddy was on a 
steel bianchi with berthoud bags.

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[RBW] Re: Riding in Marin

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

Decided to stay in an inn in Bolinas last night for the much needed shower and 
a chance to wash/dry my clothes and other gear. Now I'm camping at Steep Ravine 
with Manny Acosta and his buddies. Manny paid me a nice compliment when he 
said, "I'm glad you didn't turn out to be a creep." Little does he know...

Anyway, Steep Ravine is an amazing place. Why most of the campsites are vacant 
right now is a mystery.

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[RBW] Re: Riding in Marin

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David G said that thing about the creampuffs, not me! 

I actually have been having trouble coming to terms with the damp cold while 
locals buzz past in shorts. 

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[RBW] First RBW visit

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

After about 9 years of being a Riv fan/rider/dealer, I made my first visit to 
Riv today. I walked into the showroom, and there is Grant sitting at a table in 
the middle of the room having an intense discussion with a Frenchish sorta man 
who I presume to be Yves Gomez. Unfortunately Grant wasn't available to 
chitchat, but Mark and Brian invited me in for coffee and to talk shop. What a 
great bunch!

Brian gave me some instruction about where to camp in the Diablo foothills 
nearby. Surely I bungled his directions, but I think I found a pretty good spot 
on the top of a big hill. The view is nice, but the sun just set, and it's 
getting chilly. I guess I'll set up my tent.

Happy new year everybody!

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[RBW] Re: First RBW visit

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

Grant, it's cool. I'll just have to visit again sometime! I'm camped just 
around the corner from RBW now. 

I'm having a great trip. Manny is great, as are some new friends I met through 
him.

Turns out a lady I've known since kindergarten lives here, in Danville. Her 
last name was Thomas back then, so we always sat next to each other in school. 
I'm going to have breakfast with her in the morning. Hopefully she's not too 
shocked at how stinky I've become in the two decades since we've seen each 
other! Then a bit later I meet up with another semi-local character I know 
through the Internet. That means I won't be on the official Diablo ride at 
9:30, but I have some faith that I'll intersect with that group at some point 
during the day's meanderings.

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[RBW] Re: First RBW visit

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PS, Yves emailed me to confirm that it was him talking to Grant today. He seems 
like a good-natured character.

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[RBW] Re: First RBW visit

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

Of Yves?

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[RBW] Re: First RBW visit

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

I have been posting pics to Facebook. Everybody is welcome to add me as a 
facebook friend to see the pics. I will post more to Flickr and to my blog 
after I get home.

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Re: [RBW] New Year's Day ride up Mt Diablo

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

Sorry I didn't make it guys! A breakfast date plus following the wrong route 
plus mud stopping my wheels plus a minor mechanical plus a lack of ambition 
conspired against my making this ride. Hope everybody survived and had some fun.

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