[RBW] Re: Randonneuring on Rivendells

[SSL]

That's the current plan!

On Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 11:00:44 AM UTC-7, lambbo wrote:
>
> SSL, that's great to hear about - your evolving set-up is 
> interesting...having something on the front seems so handy (I've committed 
> to the rear but maybe next year).  That's also smart to think of powering 
> your GPS, I know lots of people stress about battery life of such an 
> essential.  Thanks for the pics!SF rando seems really hardcore (so 
> hilly!) and I always imagine that many of the people on here, in that area, 
> ride with them.   Are you hoping to do PBP on the Hillborne?
>
>
>
> On Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 12:00:52 PM UTC-4, SSL wrote:
>>
>> This year I rode my first full series (200, 300, 400, 600) + the Fleche 
>> and Dart team events with the SF Randonneurs on my Sam Hillborne. For each 
>> I ran Compass Snoqualmie Pass EL tires (44s). I had fenders on up until May 
>> - they just barely fit with the 44s! I've got a dyno which powers my front 
>> light + my phone + my wahoo GPS. For the longer distances, being able to 
>> power electronics is great. I use battery lights on the back, mostly 
>> because I haven't gotten around to wiring up a dyno rear light.
>>
>> In terms of bags, my current setup is a 10" x 10" x 8" boxy rando bag on 
>> the front from Ruthworks and a xsmall saddle sack. In the past I've used a 
>> shop sack in a wald basket with two Randi Jo bartender bags attached to the 
>> basket. That setup worked fine, but I wanted something that was easier to 
>> get into while riding. On the last 200k I rode, I tried a more minimal 
>> setup of a small Jandd frame bag + a small Sackville trunk sack, which 
>> worked well for the shorter distance. 
>>
>> The main thing I've changed is switching from mustache bars to drops. I 
>> love the mustache bars, but I was having trouble with finger numbness from 
>> pinching my ulnar nerve. Switching to drops seems to have fixed that.  
>>
>> Current setup: 
>> https://www.instagram.com/p/Bg_00Eeh8Ff/?taken-by=seanlerner
>> Basket-rando setup (minus the shopsack): 
>> https://www.instagram.com/p/Bc2Vw1HAljW/?taken-by=seanlerner
>> More minimal 200k setup: 
>> https://www.instagram.com/p/BjyDJyXBhKV/?taken-by=seanlerner
>>
>> On Monday, June 18, 2018 at 6:28:32 PM UTC-7, lambbo wrote:
>>>
>>> How many people here are active randonneurs and ride their Rivendells? 
>>>  What is your set-up? Are your priorities fenders or tire size? Do you run 
>>> battery or dynamo?  What size bag do you carry if you have one? Does 
>>> anything change from 200K to 600 or 1200K on your rig?  Pictures 
>>> appreciated (because...it's an addiction). 
>>>
>>> My Roadini is most comfortable on Jack Browns but I missed a 300K 
>>> because I didn't want to ride 12 hours in heavy rain without them. Now I 
>>> have 28s and fenders, which is fine but not the same cushion on the longer 
>>> rides (I'll survive). I have dynamo on my Cheviot and love it for 
>>> commuting, but am hesitant to invest just for 4 rides a year when batteries 
>>> work fine. Small Saddle-Sack.  I love my setup, I'm really just curious 
>>> what other people are doing with their Rivendells on Brevets. 
>>>
>>>
>>>

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[RBW] Re: Randonneuring on Rivendells

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This year I rode my first full series (200, 300, 400, 600) + the Fleche and 
Dart team events with the SF Randonneurs on my Sam Hillborne. For each I 
ran Compass Snoqualmie Pass EL tires (44s). I had fenders on up until May - 
they just barely fit with the 44s! I've got a dyno which powers my front 
light + my phone + my wahoo GPS. For the longer distances, being able to 
power electronics is great. I use battery lights on the back, mostly 
because I haven't gotten around to wiring up a dyno rear light.

In terms of bags, my current setup is a 10" x 10" x 8" boxy rando bag on 
the front from Ruthworks and a xsmall saddle sack. In the past I've used a 
shop sack in a wald basket with two Randi Jo bartender bags attached to the 
basket. That setup worked fine, but I wanted something that was easier to 
get into while riding. On the last 200k I rode, I tried a more minimal 
setup of a small Jandd frame bag + a small Sackville trunk sack, which 
worked well for the shorter distance. 

The main thing I've changed is switching from mustache bars to drops. I 
love the mustache bars, but I was having trouble with finger numbness from 
pinching my ulnar nerve. Switching to drops seems to have fixed that.  

Current setup: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bg_00Eeh8Ff/?taken-by=seanlerner
Basket-rando setup (minus the shopsack): 
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bc2Vw1HAljW/?taken-by=seanlerner
More minimal 200k setup: 
https://www.instagram.com/p/BjyDJyXBhKV/?taken-by=seanlerner

On Monday, June 18, 2018 at 6:28:32 PM UTC-7, lambbo wrote:
>
> How many people here are active randonneurs and ride their Rivendells? 
>  What is your set-up? Are your priorities fenders or tire size? Do you run 
> battery or dynamo?  What size bag do you carry if you have one? Does 
> anything change from 200K to 600 or 1200K on your rig?  Pictures 
> appreciated (because...it's an addiction). 
>
> My Roadini is most comfortable on Jack Browns but I missed a 300K because 
> I didn't want to ride 12 hours in heavy rain without them. Now I have 28s 
> and fenders, which is fine but not the same cushion on the longer rides 
> (I'll survive). I have dynamo on my Cheviot and love it for commuting, but 
> am hesitant to invest just for 4 rides a year when batteries work fine. 
> Small Saddle-Sack.  I love my setup, I'm really just curious what other 
> people are doing with their Rivendells on Brevets. 
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Wide drops for loaded Hunqapillar

[SSL]

Sorry Matt, just seeing this now. Honestly - having a wider flat bar & the 
option of drops is incredible, especially on the Hunq. Most of the time 
with drops I ride up on the flats anyways, and now with this bar I've got 
more control and more options for hand positions. My only regret is not 
building it up with interrupters. I've been in a few situations riding 
trails where those would make this bar absolutely perfect. 

-- Sean

On Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 2:06:59 PM UTC-7, Mattt wrote:
>
> SSL,
>
> Can you provide more details on why it is most excellent?
>
> Thanks,
> Matt
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Wide drops for loaded Hunqapillar

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I've got the Crust Leather bar on my Hunq and it is most excellent! 
Definitely recommend it if you can get your hands on one.

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[RBW] Re: Invitation to Samuel P. Taylor Bike Camping (Sat Feb 4 to Sun Feb 5)

[SSL]

I think I crossed paths with y'all last year on your way up to Samuel P 
Taylor. Count me in +1.

On Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 10:21:53 AM UTC-8, Irving wrote:
>
> Posted this to the Bay Area Rivendell Riders group 
> , but 
> thought it might be relevant here as well for you Bay Area folk:
>
> Last year, I reserved a group campsite at S480 at Samuel P. Taylor during 
> Super Sportsbowl Weekend and it was a blast 
> 
> .
>
> It was some awesome, that I ended up reserving the same Madrone Group 
> Campsite at Samuel P. Taylor State Park for *Saturday February 4th, 
> 2017. *The site is pretty huge and there are flush toilets and showers, 
> multiple picnic tables, a fire ring, a few outdoor grills and the 
> campground host sells firewood.  
>
> I'm open for the route this year: we can either do the normal road way 
> through Fairfax to the Cross Marin Trail (if conditions are favorable) to 
> the campsite, or we can do some combination of dirt in the Headlands + Old 
> Rail Road Grade en route to Fairfax. Also like last year, there are no 
> planned activities, but last year some of us hiked up Mount Barnabe and 
> others biked out to Point Reyes Station or Marshall Beach.
>
> Please let me know if you plan on attending or know anyone else who is 
> interested in joining. Estimated costs are $10-$15 per person to chip in 
> for campground reservation and firewood costs. Bring your own food and 
> drink, but sharing and trading are encouraged too!
>
> I know the weather has been pretty crummy so far this year, and I will be 
> monitoring the weather forecasts and updating the group if cancellation is 
> necessary, but I'd really appreciate an RSVP so I can get a semi-accurate 
> headcount.
>
> Questions, comments, concerns?
>

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Re: [RBW] RE: RE: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!! Proposed Ride.

[SSL]

Rode up to West Point Inn from SF yesterday to see if I could make it in 
time on the 25th, and I don't think 8:30 would help too much. No worries 
though! 

On Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 10:59:27 PM UTC-7, Hugh Smitham wrote:
>
> Would 8:30am help?
>
> ~Hugh
>
> “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep 
> moving.” ― Albert Einstein
>
> http://velocipeedemusings.com/
>
>
>
> On Sat, Jun 11, 2016 at 6:03 PM, SSL <seans...@gmail.com > 
> wrote:
>
>> Hi Hugh,
>>
>> No worries! 8am might be hard for me. I don't think Bart from Berkeley to 
>> SF starts running until around 6 on Saturdays. Might try anyways and see if 
>> I can catch up to y'all.
>>
>> -- Sean
>>
>> On Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 11:21:34 AM UTC-7, Hugh Smitham wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi Sean,
>>>
>>> Sorry for the delay in responding.
>>>
>>> Since I haven't gotten really zip for feedback regarding my latest route 
>>> update I'm going to presume that the route is a go. For those that feel the 
>>> full 43 miles would be too much I suggest taking San Geronimo Ridge just 
>>> before mile marker 12 which will cut out the Pine Mountain loop but will 
>>> cut out 9 miles, you still get the Repack descent and we can all meet up at 
>>> the Museum. To take in account the time differential those that head to 
>>> Fairfax early can grab a bite to eat in town while the Pine Mountain crew 
>>> eat out on the trail.
>>>
>>>  In terms of time I think a 8am roll out would work. That gives us 9 
>>> hours to ride visit the museum and get back to the Inn around 5pm.
>>>
>>> How's that sound (crickets) to ya' all. 
>>>
>>> ~Hugh
>>>
>>> “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep 
>>> moving.” ― Albert Einstein
>>>
>>> http://velocipeedemusings.com/
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Fri, Jun 10, 2016 at 9:04 AM, Sean Lerner <seans...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> When are y'all thinking the ride on Saturday will roll out. I'm hoping 
>>>> to ride up from SF in the morning.
>>>>
>>>> -- Sean
>>>>
>>>> On Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 11:16:20 PM UTC-7, Hugh Smitham wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Helps to have a link <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14327220>.
>>>>>
>>>>> ~Hugh
>>>>>
>>>>> “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep 
>>>>> moving.” ― Albert Einstein
>>>>>
>>>>> http://velocipeedemusings.com/
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Thu, Jun 9, 2016 at 11:15 PM, Hugh Smitham <hughs...@gmail.com> 
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Okay how does this look? More Miles still steep but no 40% ascents. 
>>>>>> Real steep down hills off the peak and again down repack. 
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ~Hugh
>>>>>>
>>>>>> “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep 
>>>>>> moving.” ― Albert Einstein
>>>>>>
>>>>>> http://velocipeedemusings.com/
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Thu, Jun 9, 2016 at 9:37 PM, René Sterental <orth...@gmail.com> 
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> 40% maximum grade? You've got to be kidding me!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Thursday, June 9, 2016, Hugh Smitham <hughs...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Hi Folks,
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I think my post to the original got buried. 
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I wanted to throw out this ride as a potential Saturday ride from 
>>>>>>>> the Inn and back with a stop at the Marin Museum of Bicycling. At 
>>>>>>>> first 
>>>>>>>> glance it looks like a formidable ride 32 miles and 6200' elevation 
>>>>>>>> but we 
>>>>>>>> have all day to do this ride. I purpose we bring a lunch with us and 
>>>>>>>> eat 
>>>>>>>> out on the trail. Of course not all are up for a ride like this. I 
>>>>>>>> encourage folks to chime in with a plan "B" and "C"

Re: [RBW] RE: RE: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!! Proposed Ride.

[SSL]

Hi Hugh,

No worries! 8am might be hard for me. I don't think Bart from Berkeley to 
SF starts running until around 6 on Saturdays. Might try anyways and see if 
I can catch up to y'all.

-- Sean

On Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 11:21:34 AM UTC-7, Hugh Smitham wrote:
>
> Hi Sean,
>
> Sorry for the delay in responding.
>
> Since I haven't gotten really zip for feedback regarding my latest route 
> update I'm going to presume that the route is a go. For those that feel the 
> full 43 miles would be too much I suggest taking San Geronimo Ridge just 
> before mile marker 12 which will cut out the Pine Mountain loop but will 
> cut out 9 miles, you still get the Repack descent and we can all meet up at 
> the Museum. To take in account the time differential those that head to 
> Fairfax early can grab a bite to eat in town while the Pine Mountain crew 
> eat out on the trail.
>
>  In terms of time I think a 8am roll out would work. That gives us 9 hours 
> to ride visit the museum and get back to the Inn around 5pm.
>
> How's that sound (crickets) to ya' all. 
>
> ~Hugh
>
> “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep 
> moving.” ― Albert Einstein
>
> http://velocipeedemusings.com/
>
>
>
> On Fri, Jun 10, 2016 at 9:04 AM, Sean Lerner  > wrote:
>
>> When are y'all thinking the ride on Saturday will roll out. I'm hoping to 
>> ride up from SF in the morning.
>>
>> -- Sean
>>
>> On Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 11:16:20 PM UTC-7, Hugh Smitham wrote:
>>>
>>> Helps to have a link .
>>>
>>> ~Hugh
>>>
>>> “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep 
>>> moving.” ― Albert Einstein
>>>
>>> http://velocipeedemusings.com/
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Thu, Jun 9, 2016 at 11:15 PM, Hugh Smitham  
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Okay how does this look? More Miles still steep but no 40% ascents. 
 Real steep down hills off the peak and again down repack. 

 ~Hugh

 “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep 
 moving.” ― Albert Einstein

 http://velocipeedemusings.com/



 On Thu, Jun 9, 2016 at 9:37 PM, René Sterental  
 wrote:

> 40% maximum grade? You've got to be kidding me!
>
> On Thursday, June 9, 2016, Hugh Smitham  wrote:
>
>> Hi Folks,
>>
>> I think my post to the original got buried. 
>>
>> I wanted to throw out this ride as a potential Saturday ride from the 
>> Inn and back with a stop at the Marin Museum of Bicycling. At first 
>> glance 
>> it looks like a formidable ride 32 miles and 6200' elevation but we have 
>> all day to do this ride. I purpose we bring a lunch with us and eat out 
>> on 
>> the trail. Of course not all are up for a ride like this. I encourage 
>> folks 
>> to chime in with a plan "B" and "C" route(s) maybe a bail out on my 
>> route 
>> where we all meet at a specific time at the museum for a tour and a 
>> really 
>> mellow ride staying closer to the Inn.
>>
>> Without further fanfare here's the route 
>> . 
>>
>> Your thoughts?
>>
>> ~Hugh
>>   Los Angeles, CA
>>
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