Re: [RBW] Planning first longish bike tour in Oregon. Suggestions?

2015-02-27 Thread Robert Kirkpatrick
Yeah Jan's backdoor is something I've wanted to do as well. However the Seattle 
to Puyallup bits leave a lot to be desired. Some nice views of Mt. Rainier. May 
isn't an amazing time, though this year there isn't likely to be any snow. Of 
course the coast could be plenty wet as well. Could go either way.

Anyway all the routes have a lot of good stuff in it. I would maybe suggest 
ferry to Vashon Island and on the edge of the sound to Olympia and then cut 
over to intersect the route. I have a great Vashon to Oly route on my computer 
at home if you'd want that.

-Robert

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 On Feb 27, 2015, at 9:15 AM, rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote:
 
 
  Planning first longish bike tour in Oregon. Suggestions? 
 
 Mark Reimer marknrei...@gmail.com: Feb 27 10:34AM -0600 
 
 Cool, thanks guys!
  
 I've been toying with another idea, which was recommended to me by a local
 Seattle friend. There is no ocean or ferries, which is really too bad, but
 it does have some spectacular climbs and gravel roads.
  
 http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5639292
  
 I'm hoping to finalize my dates and rough route tonight. Thanks for the
 input!
  
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Re: [RBW] Digest for rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com - 25 updates in 9 topics

2015-02-27 Thread Robert Kirkpatrick
The ferry from Tokeland to Wesport hasn't run in years, so he couldn't really 
get further down the coast from there. That being said 109 from Hoquim to 
Tokeland is not at all what I'd call much nicer than the 105. The 109 is 
quite hilly, has no shoulder and just as much if not more traffic. 

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 On Feb 27, 2015, at 12:54 PM, rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote:
 
 
 Planning first longish bike tour in Oregon. Suggestions?   
 
  
 Chris Chen cc...@nougat.org: Feb 27 10:22AM -0800 
 
 From Raymond to Aberdeen I took the route out to Tokeland and along the
 coast, back along Gray's Harbor. Far nicer!
  
  
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 hangtownmatt hangtownm...@yahoo.com: Feb 27 09:58AM -0800 
 
 If it isn't the frame than I suppose it must be the Sugino crank. 
 Something's flexing.
  
 Matt
  
 On Friday, February 27, 2015 at 4:46:38 AM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote:
 Mark Reimer marknrei...@gmail.com: Feb 27 11:59AM -0600 
 
 What kind of crank is it? Some cranks with small BCD and large, stamped
 rings can flex a lot.
  
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 Solvent tank for drivetrain cleaning   
 hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com: Feb 27 09:37AM -0800 
 
 Jim,
  
 I just use a plastic wash tub and simple green, works like a charm and 
 stores away easy. 
  
 ~Hugh
  
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 If you want to monitor progress on my DIY springless rear derailer project, a 
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 princeofsherwood miguel.rodrigues.em...@gmail.com: Feb 27 04:47AM -0800 
 
 On Monday, January 12, 2015 at 10:00:27 PM UTC+1, Steve Palincsar wrote:
  
  What Jan did was fix up a Nivex. By design the Nivex has constant chain 
  tension. 
  
  Hello,
 great subject on tinkering.
 I am curious to understand how the nivex achieves to maintain constant 
 chain tension.
  
 I have ridden on bike equipped with the cyclo and the smooth action of the 
 lever is impressive since there is no spring on your way!
  
 I have a NOS suntour S1 that I purchased in order to try something new but 
 have't had the time to start this project and winter is soon over;)
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Re: [RBW] Planning first longish bike tour in Oregon. Suggestions?

2015-02-25 Thread Robert Kirkpatrick
Yeah I wouldn’t go that way in WA at all.  Here’s a link to a Google Map with 
my preferred route:

https://goo.gl/maps/zVT8U https://goo.gl/maps/zVT8U

This has some great riding along Hood Canal, through the woods and small little 
towns and is pretty much more direct. I’ve done that in two-three days, staying 
in Shelton (slightly off the route) or camping at Potlatch State park. I’d 
personally do it over three days staying at Potlatch, then Lake Sylvia and 
finally Long Beach.

Good luck, lots of great riding on your route.

-Robert

 On Feb 25, 2015, at 8:18 PM, Shawn Granton urbanadventurelea...@gmail.com 
 wrote:
 
 Mark, that route looks like it could be a good one. I have no experience with 
 the routing you chose from around Olympia to the coast, but I'm guessing it 
 will be lightly trafficked, maybe forest/gravel roads, maybe not even 
 passable in some spots (if you're relying on Google Maps in bicycle mode to 
 give you directions.) Robert Kirkpatrick/Rootless in Place may have a little 
 experience here. My only tip right now: rather than ride south from Seattle 
 through suburbia (which, if you stick to the Interurban trail, will be flat), 
 ferry from SW Seattle (Fauntleroy) over to Vashon Island then ferry over to 
 Tacoma. While not as flat, will be a lot more scenic and different, and 
 you'll get two ferry rides in!
 -Shawn
 
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 On Wed, Feb 25, 2015 at 2:46 PM, Mark Reimer marknrei...@gmail.com 
 mailto:marknrei...@gmail.com wrote:
 I've also been toying with the idea of flying to Seattle instead and riding 
 to Portland over that time frame. I put together a quick route, 525km over 
 four days and one evening. Seems a bit much, but I'm sure there are ways to 
 trim that down. Screen Shot 2015-02-25 at 3.23.37 PM.png
 
 On Wed, Feb 25, 2015 at 3:19 PM, Mark Reimer marknrei...@gmail.com 
 mailto:marknrei...@gmail.com wrote:
 Thanks so much! That is very helpful. 
 
 I should have mentioned, I've been to Portland before. Just once. I was on a 
 motorcycle tour and stopped at a friends house. I stayed for the day and he 
 took me around. It's a lovely place, definitely need to visit for longer some 
 time!
 
 Your route seems pretty good. Distances are varied and never too long. I 
 don't mind riding the 101 - it is a beautiful road and I can deal with 
 pavement when the ocean is right beside me :)
 
 On Wed, Feb 25, 2015 at 2:57 PM, Shawn Granton 
 urbanadventurelea...@gmail.com mailto:urbanadventurelea...@gmail.com 
 wrote:
 Hey Mark-
 
 Welcome to Oregon! But I noticed that your plans don't seem to give any time 
 for, y'know, exploring Portland itself. I can tell you from experience that 
 Portland is slightly different than Winnipeg. ;-)
 
 Anyways, I think that a North Coast Loop would be good option to get ocean 
 and climbs. Though you'll have to use US 101 on the coast itself for a good 
 part which would go against your wish for avoiding the busy. But the scenery 
 makes up for it! This would be a mostly paved route. There are gravel options 
 over the Coast Range, but they can/will be steep and a GPS unit is needed as 
 most of those roads are un/poorly marked timber company roads.
 
 It could look something like this:
 Sat May 16: Get into PDX, take MAX light rail to Hillsboro, ride 20ish miles 
 to Stub Stewart State Park.
 Sun May 17: Ride Banks/Vernonia Trail, OR 47 and OR 202 to Astoria (80 
 miles.) No camping in Astoria but hotels/motels, closest camping would be at 
 Ft. Stevens, another 10 miles away.
 Mon May 18: Ride 101 and some alternates to Nehalem Bay State Park (40 miles)
 Tues May 19: Ride 101 and some alternates to Cape Lookout State park (40 
 miles)
 Wed May 20: Back to Hillsboro MAX via Nestucca River Road (a smidge of 
 gravel) (80 miles)
 It's a bit ambitious, esp. with the coast range climbs, but you can 
 shorten/ease it by taking a bus on one of the portions, either the Point bus 
 that goes out to Astoria, or the Tillamook Wave bus back from Lookout-ish to 
 Portland.
 
 As for bridge/ferry, there is the Westport Ferry west of Astoria that crosses 
 the Columbia. Then you'd have to get back to Astoria via the Astoria/Megler 
 Bridge. At 4.1 miles (6.6 km) long, it's not everyone's cup o' tea. And it 
 would also increase the overall length of this tour by a significant margin, 
 maybe another 40 miles or so.
 
 Hope this helps!
 
 yours,
 Shawn
 
 On Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at 8:46:59 AM UTC-8, Mark Reimer wrote:
 Hi friends,
 
 So I've

Re: [RBW] Planning first longish bike tour in Oregon. Suggestions?

2015-02-25 Thread Robert Kirkpatrick
Whoops, double checking that map, it looks like it got a bit messed up. THIS is 
my preferred route from Seattle to the Coast:

https://goo.gl/maps/YAhj0 https://goo.gl/maps/YAhj0

-RjK

 On Feb 25, 2015, at 9:14 PM, Robert Kirkpatrick spiralc...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 Yeah I wouldn’t go that way in WA at all.  Here’s a link to a Google Map with 
 my preferred route:
 
 https://goo.gl/maps/zVT8U https://goo.gl/maps/zVT8U
 
 This has some great riding along Hood Canal, through the woods and small 
 little towns and is pretty much more direct. I’ve done that in two-three 
 days, staying in Shelton (slightly off the route) or camping at Potlatch 
 State park. I’d personally do it over three days staying at Potlatch, then 
 Lake Sylvia and finally Long Beach.
 
 Good luck, lots of great riding on your route.
 
 -Robert
 
 On Feb 25, 2015, at 8:18 PM, Shawn Granton urbanadventurelea...@gmail.com 
 mailto:urbanadventurelea...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 Mark, that route looks like it could be a good one. I have no experience 
 with the routing you chose from around Olympia to the coast, but I'm 
 guessing it will be lightly trafficked, maybe forest/gravel roads, maybe not 
 even passable in some spots (if you're relying on Google Maps in bicycle 
 mode to give you directions.) Robert Kirkpatrick/Rootless in Place may have 
 a little experience here. My only tip right now: rather than ride south from 
 Seattle through suburbia (which, if you stick to the Interurban trail, will 
 be flat), ferry from SW Seattle (Fauntleroy) over to Vashon Island then 
 ferry over to Tacoma. While not as flat, will be a lot more scenic and 
 different, and you'll get two ferry rides in!
 -Shawn
 
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 http://urbanadventureleague.wordpress.com/ 
 http://urbanadventureleague.wordpress.com/
 http://societyofthreespeeds.wordpress.com/ 
 http://societyofthreespeeds.wordpress.com/
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/urbanadventureleaguepdx/ 
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/urbanadventureleaguepdx/ 
 http://bikesspottedpdx.tumblr.com/ http://bikesspottedpdx.tumblr.com/
 Un-electronic mail goes here: P O Box 14185, Portland OR 97293-0185
 
 
 
 On Wed, Feb 25, 2015 at 2:46 PM, Mark Reimer marknrei...@gmail.com 
 mailto:marknrei...@gmail.com wrote:
 I've also been toying with the idea of flying to Seattle instead and riding 
 to Portland over that time frame. I put together a quick route, 525km over 
 four days and one evening. Seems a bit much, but I'm sure there are ways to 
 trim that down. Screen Shot 2015-02-25 at 3.23.37 PM.png
 
 On Wed, Feb 25, 2015 at 3:19 PM, Mark Reimer marknrei...@gmail.com 
 mailto:marknrei...@gmail.com wrote:
 Thanks so much! That is very helpful. 
 
 I should have mentioned, I've been to Portland before. Just once. I was on a 
 motorcycle tour and stopped at a friends house. I stayed for the day and he 
 took me around. It's a lovely place, definitely need to visit for longer 
 some time!
 
 Your route seems pretty good. Distances are varied and never too long. I 
 don't mind riding the 101 - it is a beautiful road and I can deal with 
 pavement when the ocean is right beside me :)
 
 On Wed, Feb 25, 2015 at 2:57 PM, Shawn Granton 
 urbanadventurelea...@gmail.com mailto:urbanadventurelea...@gmail.com 
 wrote:
 Hey Mark-
 
 Welcome to Oregon! But I noticed that your plans don't seem to give any time 
 for, y'know, exploring Portland itself. I can tell you from experience that 
 Portland is slightly different than Winnipeg. ;-)
 
 Anyways, I think that a North Coast Loop would be good option to get ocean 
 and climbs. Though you'll have to use US 101 on the coast itself for a good 
 part which would go against your wish for avoiding the busy. But the scenery 
 makes up for it! This would be a mostly paved route. There are gravel 
 options over the Coast Range, but they can/will be steep and a GPS unit is 
 needed as most of those roads are un/poorly marked timber company roads.
 
 It could look something like this:
 Sat May 16: Get into PDX, take MAX light rail to Hillsboro, ride 20ish miles 
 to Stub Stewart State Park.
 Sun May 17: Ride Banks/Vernonia Trail, OR 47 and OR 202 to Astoria (80 
 miles.) No camping in Astoria but hotels/motels, closest camping would be at 
 Ft. Stevens, another 10 miles away.
 Mon May 18: Ride 101 and some alternates to Nehalem Bay State Park (40 miles)
 Tues May 19: Ride 101 and some alternates to Cape Lookout State park (40 
 miles)
 Wed May 20: Back to Hillsboro MAX via Nestucca River Road (a smidge of 
 gravel) (80 miles)
 It's a bit ambitious, esp. with the coast range climbs, but you can 
 shorten/ease it by taking a bus on one of the portions, either the Point bus 
 that goes out to Astoria, or the Tillamook Wave bus back from Lookout-ish to 
 Portland.
 
 As for bridge/ferry, there is the Westport Ferry west of Astoria that 
 crosses the Columbia. Then you'd have to get back to Astoria via the 
 Astoria/Megler Bridge

[RBW] October Overnighter

2014-10-20 Thread Robert Kirkpatrick
In between the rainy weather we had some nice weather this past weekend. I took 
advantage of this break for an overnighter at a remarkably close by campground 
on Bainbridge Island. Check out my report of this autumn camping excursion here:

http://www.spiralcage.com/rootless/?p=4208

or just head straight for the pics:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/35237104136@N01/sets/72157648886861795

cheers,
Robert

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[RBW] Re: week long tour ideas in Northern California or Oregon

2014-08-01 Thread Robert Kirkpatrick
Hey an Ashland question for all of you who have done tours in this area and 
stopped there. Is there a good place to stay for the touring cyclist? Was 
reservations needed? If one showed up on a Monday or Tuesday (which it's 
looking like I will) is it easier? How about tickets to the plays? I haven't 
been to Ashland since the late 80s and it was always busy then, can't imagine 
it's any easier.

Thanks,
Robert

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[RBW] Re: Atlantis sails again

2014-07-10 Thread Robert Kirkpatrick
Hey gang,

Thanks all for the well wishes and the kind words.  The first week of the tour 
has been top drawer - I do love Washington State, why I live here after all. 
Anyway am about to hit the mountains and will be more off the grid for those 
watching the blog and photos but will update as I'm able.

Also I just wanted to wish everyone going to the Entmoot the best of times.  
Raise a glass to Rivendell and it's fine employees for me.  Wish I could be 
there but one can't do everything. I know that at least I'll be riding!

Take care,
Robert 


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[RBW] Atlantis sails again

2014-07-05 Thread Robert Kirkpatrick
Hey gang,

So I'm taking the Atlantis out on another long tour. Just did my first night 
camping and am sending this as I prepare to head out.  You can read about this 
your on the blog which has links to the Photoset (not much there yet) as well:

http://www.spiralcage.com/rootless/?p=3428

Cheers,
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[RBW] Re: FS: Complete Cockpit, Old Brooks c

2014-05-28 Thread Robert Kirkpatrick
All items have sold - thanks to all who inquired and bought!

cheers,
Robert

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[RBW] Re: Mid-May Tour

2013-06-05 Thread Robert Kirkpatrick
Hey thanks all for the kind words and checking out these posts/pics.  Sorry for 
the lack of individual responses but I'm actually back on tour, posting this 
from the road. I'm trying something different for this tour, using Track My 
Tour. So if interested in following along check out this post with the links 
and info and such:
http://www.spiralcage.com/rootless/?p=3264

Otherwise I'll post my usual tour write up and pics post-tour and let ya'll 
know when I do.

Cheers,
Robert

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[RBW] Mid-May Tour

2013-06-03 Thread Robert Kirkpatrick
I took my Atlantis out for a Micro-Tour during a run of super nice days here 
in Washington a couple of weeks back. I've been pretty slack on my writeup and 
posting my photos, but I've finally got it all post.  So for those interested 
here is the index to the trip report:
http://www.spiralcage.com/rootless/?p=3208

The above post has links each day's report and pictures as well as a link to 
the complete photoset on Flickr. But for direct access to the proof, here is 
said set on Flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35237104136@N01/sets/72157633504202878/

cheers,
Robert

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[RBW] April Overnighter

2013-04-28 Thread Robert Kirkpatrick
As alluded to in my recent post w/r/t my Quickbeam I took an overnight bicycle 
camping trip during several very nice days here in the PNW.  My writeup of said 
trip can be found here:
http://www.spiralcage.com/rootless/?p=3193

and a bunch of photos can be found here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35237104136@N01/sets/72157633364747944/

cheers,
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[RBW] Re: 58 QB frame on CL (near-ish Seattle)

2013-04-26 Thread Robert Kirkpatrick
Hey gang,

Thanks all for the comments and kind words.  I was out on an S24O (more on that 
latter!) so just getting back to the list.  Anyway to answer some questions 
that came up:
 Great job, Robert! The Quickbeam is an oddly addictive bicycle. What 
 gear(s) are you running? 
  
 Bryan

Thanks Bryan - It's 48/38 chainrings and a 21 freewheel on the rear. I went a 
bit big on gearing as it's hilly in these parts and I figure I'd rather coast 
down hills than walk up them! So far this has worked out - I've tackled some 
reasonable, if not truly epic hills and so far haven't had to walk up.

 WETH erlhous...@gmail.com Apr 24 10:39AM -0700  
 
 Wow, that is a beautiful restoration! I really like the green saddle/bar tape 
 with the orange frame. 
 It appears the powder coating did not obscure the lug details any more than a 
 paint job would have. Is that accurate when looking at the bike in person? I 
 ask because I am considering powder coating a lugged frame.
Hey thanks much, can't be happier with the color scheme.  The powdercoating 
didn't obscure the lugs at all. When I researched this I read a few people 
mention they told the 'coaters to do it lightly and such to preserve it. So I 
brought it up with the fine folks at Forever Powdercoating and they said it 
wasn't an issue. They'd done plenty of bikes and I have to say it looks pretty 
much just how the frame did with the original paint.  So I can endorse the 
powdercoating but no reason not to check with the 'coater about the thickness.

cheers,
Robert

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[RBW] Re: 58 QB frame on CL (near-ish Seattle)

2013-04-24 Thread Robert Kirkpatrick
Hey so I ended up getting this frame. Thought ya'll might want to see what I 
ended up doing with it:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35237104136@N01/sets/72157633309416243/

and I wrote a bit about the process here:
http://www.spiralcage.com/rootless/?p=3184

I was trawling CraigsList daily at the time, but certainly the posts here were 
part of the whole decision making process.  

cheers,
Robert

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[RBW] Frame Paint question

2013-02-25 Thread Robert Kirkpatrick
I'm looking at getting a frame powder coated and I want to get the orange used 
on the Quickbeam. I asked at Riv and they said they didn't have a specific code 
for the color.  So has anyone had a bicycle powder coated in that color and 
what did you specify for it? According to Cyclofiend's Touch up Paint page 
Testors Competition Orange is close so I figure I can always bring in a swatch 
of that. But if anyone has had any luck I'd appreciate the info.

thanks,
Robert

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[RBW] Re: FS: Baggins Bags, B67, etc

2012-03-22 Thread Robert Kirkpatrick
Figure I should send out an update. The Candybar bag and Saddle have sold but 
the Adam and Arkel bags are still available. I'm updating my original notes on 
these items with some info I forgot:

1) Rivendell Baggins Adam saddlebag - $125 shipped CONUS
Classic Baggins bag, in good shape but plenty of beusage. I bought this used 
and fairly quickly determined that it was about the same capacity as my Paladin 
bag which I slightly prefer. So time to pass it along. It didn't come with the 
2 front leather straps and I never replaced them so those won't be included. 
The straps for the seat post and saddle are all present. Acorn sells leather 
straps that look like they'd work. Pictures can be seen here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35237104136@N01/tags/bagginsadam/
 
3) Arkel Laptop briefcase - $75 shipped CONUS
This was the original Arkel laptop briefcase which uses their older (but still 
very effective) mounting hardware. I always used a raincover with this bag and 
thus it is in very good shape. One of the male buckles has a tong broken off 
but it still closes fine and would be an easy and inexpensive item to replace.  
It includes a raincover which is. much more worn looking but still repelling 
moisture just fine. This is the best laptop carrying bag out there, with an 
internal, suspended waterproof sleeve that your laptop slides into (and can be 
removed - I'd often take this with me when doing non-bicycle traveling). Sleeve 
fits typical 15 laptops, I used it with two Apple laptops a 15 Titanium 
Powerbook and an 15 Alumininum MacBook Pro. Pictures can be seen here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35237104136@N01/tags/arkellaptopbriefcase/

Paypal preferred for payment. All prices include shipping. Feel free to make 
offers. I'd also be willing to include any of these items in trade for a set of 
the old Baggins Pa Panniers in any sort of non-ripped condition.
 
Thanks again,
Robert

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[RBW] FS: Baggins Bags, B67, etc

2012-03-21 Thread Robert Kirkpatrick
Hey RBWs,

Doing some spring cleaning and I've got a few things for sale that might be of 
some interest here:

1) Rivendell Baggins Adam saddlebag - $125 shipped CONUS
Classic Baggins bag, in good shape but plenty of beusage.  I bought this used 
and fairly quickly determined that it was about the same capacity as my Paladin 
bag which I slightly prefer. So time to pass it along. It didn't come with the 
2 front leather straps and I never replaced them so those won't be included. 
The straps for the seat post and saddle are all present. Acorn sells leather 
straps that look like they'd work. Pictures can be seen here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35237104136@N01/tags/bagginsadam/

2) Rivendell Baggins Candybar bag - $50 shipped CONUS
Another classic baggins bag, again well used but in good shape. The leather 
Baggins logo has a discolored line on it but I think with some leather polish 
it'd go away (that is to say none of the embossing is worn off).  Original 
leather stapes are present. Pictures can be seen here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35237104136@N01/tags/bagginscandybarbag/

3) Arkel Laptop briefcase - $75 shipped CONUS
This was the original Arkel laptop briefcase which uses their older (but still 
very effective) mounting hardware. I always used a raincover with this bag and 
thus it is in very good shape. It includes a raincover which is. much more worn 
looking but still repelling moisture just fine. This is the best laptop 
carrying bag out there, with an internal, suspended waterproof sleeve that your 
laptop slides into (and can be removed - I'd often take this with me when doing 
non-bicycle traveling). Sleeve fits typical 15 laptops, I used it with two 
Apple laptops a 15 Titanium Powerbook and an 15 Alumininum MacBook Pro. 
Pictures can be seen here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35237104136@N01/tags/arkellaptopbriefcase/

4) A Brooks b.67 - $50 shipped CONUS
Honey brown color. This sprung saddle is nicely broken in but has years if not 
decades of life left in it. I bought this around 2005 I think and the leather 
seems a lot thicker then the most recent Brooks I bought. A great saddle but a 
little wide for my sit bones so I eventually switched to a b.17. I kept it 
proofhided (but not overly so) and used a cover in the rain, so it's in great 
shape.. Pictures can be seen here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35237104136@N01/tags/brooksb67/

All prices include shipping. Feel free to make offers. I'd also be willing to 
include any of these items in trade for a set of the old Baggins Pa Panniers in 
any sort of non-ripped condition.

Thanks for reading,
Robert

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[RBW] Taking my Atlantis on tour again

2011-08-13 Thread Robert Kirkpatrick
Hey all,

I'm just about to set off on another tour on my Atlantis. This time through the 
Cascades in Washington and Oregon.  As always I'll be blogging and posting pics 
which one can follow along with (if interested):

Blog: 
http://www.spiralcage.com/rootless/

Pics:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35237104136@N01/sets/72157627424743212/

Cheers,
Robert

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[RBW] Taking my Atlantis on Tour

2010-08-21 Thread Robert Kirkpatrick
Well once again I'm setting off on tour, this time to the Great White  
North.  For those interested you can follow along on my blog:


http://www.spiralcage.com/rootless/

and I'll be uploading photos when I can into my Tour2010 set on Flickr:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/35237104...@n01/sets/72157624650490173/

cheers,
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Re: [RBW] Bag Repair in Seattle

2010-08-06 Thread Robert Kirkpatrick
Hey thanks for all the replies, Rainy Pass looks just like what I'm  
looking for. I'm going to swing by later this week!


cheers,
Robert

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[RBW] Bag Repair in Seattle

2010-08-03 Thread Robert Kirkpatrick
The zipper on my Hobo bag broke on tour last summer and I'm hoping to  
get it replaced. Anyone have any leads on someone or someplace that'll  
do that sort of job? Ideally in the Seattle area but I'd send it out  
to somebody if I had to.


thanks,
Robert

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[RBW] Re: Wool Leg Warmers

2010-04-08 Thread Robert Kirkpatrick

Thanks to all who replied, I'll definitely look into those suggestions!

-Robert

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[RBW] Wool Leg Warmers

2010-04-07 Thread Robert Kirkpatrick
The weather is getting into post-tights temps and to my dismay I found  
my Riv Wool Leg-warmers were pretty much devastated by the moths.  I  
really like these leg-warmers but I desperately need a new pair and  
Riv doesn't have them in stock.  So who makes something equivalent (or  
does anyone know if Riv is going to get some in say the next couple of  
weeks?)


thanks,
Robert

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[RBW] re: The myth of the all-rounder.

2009-09-07 Thread Robert Kirkpatrick

I don't really think its a myth at all, though I guess really you  
aren't talking about the bicycle.  Using myself as an example I own  
two bicycles, my Atlantis which I ride exclusively and then my old  
Novara Safari (another all-rounder type) which I ride only if my  
Atlantis is in the shop or has a flat when I'm already late for work.   
I do think the backup bicycle is pretty essential for me for those  
circumstance, but looking at my records its only gotten about a  
hundred miles a year. I clearly could just use the Atlantis and take  
the bus or something on those days, but I like the option. If I didn't  
already own the Safari when I got the Atlantis I probably would have  
just gotten a cheap garage sale bicycle for the back up purpose.   
Anyway I guess what I'm saying is that for me I can see owning two  
bicycles but I've never desired more. There have been occasions when  
I've ridden the Safari for a couple of weeks in a row and its poor fit  
leaves me sore and wishing my backup bicycle was as comfortable as my  
Atlantis. If though I got another better fit bicycle I'd sell the  
Safari.

-Robert

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[RBW] Busted Zipper

2009-08-27 Thread Robert Kirkpatrick

So the zipper on my Hobo Bag broke whilst on tour last month. This  
seems like something one could replace (preferably with a metal one)  
but I'm not really sure how to go about it. I don't think I can do it  
myself, I assume one needs a sewing machine. So any suggestions?

-Robert

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[RBW] Taking My Atlantis on Tour

2009-07-04 Thread Robert Kirkpatrick
Hey all,

So once again I'm setting off on tour my my trusty Atlantis. Running  
about the same setup some of you might remember from my 2007 tour, but  
with of course some modifications based on lessons learned and a bit  
extra stuff as its a bit longer tour.  Anyway I'll be blogging when I  
can from the road here:

http://www.spiralcage.com/rootless

and uploading pics from my iPhone here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/35237104...@n01/sets/72157620815589593/

Also of course when I can.  Anyway I'm hitting the road in just a  
couple of minutes, thanks for looking!

-Robert
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[RBW] re: SF Question

2009-06-18 Thread Robert Kirkpatrick

Much appreciation to all who replied, that helps a lot. It sounds like  
the best route to go is to try to be convenient to the BART and just  
rely on that to get to the various places I want to go.  I'll hunt for  
hotels accordingly. I'll also check out Priceline.com - I always  
forget about it.

thanks again,
Robert

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[RBW] SF Question

2009-06-17 Thread Robert Kirkpatrick

A question for the SF area RBWO-ers:  Say you are coming into town via  
the Amtrak (the Emeryville station seems to be the closest to the city  
I believe) with one's bicycle and you wanted to see things such as Riv  
World Headquarters, SFMOMA and other art galleries.  So any  
suggestions on where to stay area wise or actual hotel suggestions  
would be much appreciated.  I'm pretty cool with cycling or walking  
around the city and definitely am cool with the BART and such.  I  
think I'd rather be closer to the gallery zone (which seems to be  
within Misson/Market and 1st/4th) and BART/Bicycle out to other  
activities but I also don't want to fork over my first born.  Anyway  
any and all advice is appreciated.

thanks,
Robert

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