[RBW] Re: Rivendell sightings

[Bruce Smitham]

That's really cool. I don't see many around here in San Diego. If I do see 
a Riv occasionally but they kind of keep quiet and to themselves. Primarily 
I see a lot of road/tri riders up and down the coast racing each other, 
running stop signs and lights to keep their Strava times down. All the 
stores on the coast cater to them. I also frequently see bike touring folk 
heading south and ending their journeys so that's kind of neat. I chat with 
them whenever I can.

Bruce "who sometimes feels like the only Riv rider in San DIego" Smitham

On Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 11:10:56 AM UTC-8, dstein wrote:
>
> I love living in the Bay Area and seeing so many Rivendells out there!
>
> Spotted this weekend:
> A Betty Foy outside the Ferry Building yesterday morning
> An Atlantis on BART getting on at downtown Oakland yesterday afternoon
> 3 Rivendell's this morning around 8:30-9AM descending Tunnel Rd as I was 
> just starting my climb up it (I think these were all Riv's, at least one 
> was and the other two were Riv'd out if nothing else)
> A Sam Hillborne at the Top of Tunnel Rd that I chatted with for a brief 
> second onto Skyline
>
> I also saw a pretty decked out Surly with racks descending Tunnel Rd near 
> the top as well and pretty sure I saw a Hillborne locked up near Rockridge 
> Bart of Friday.
>
> Hope to see some Clems out there soon!
>
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Rivendell sightings

[Daniel D.]

wow, nice confidence

On Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 11:10:56 AM UTC-8, dstein wrote:
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> Hillborne locked up near Rockridge Bart of Friday.
>
>
>
>
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[RBW] Re: Rivendell sightings

[Daniel D.]

Wow, I get the heebie jeebies locking up my $125 beater at BART, hey it's a 
nice beater.
On Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 11:10:56 AM UTC-8, dstein wrote:
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>  pretty sure I saw a Hillborne locked up near Rockridge Bart of Friday.
>
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Rivendell sightings

[KC]

Aw, I was hoping to see my orange Cheviot included in the sightings. Had a 
great ride Saturday from the Richmond Bay area to Berkeley for lunch, then 
around the Bay Trail. Such a beautiful day. We don't get to have rides like 
that without generally starting off with a car trip, so really enjoy it. 

Driving south now and sad to be leaving, but thx to a list member i have a set 
of rock n roads to test out now so have to think about where to go on them. 

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[RBW] Re: Rivendell sightings

[Will]

This is easy to fix. Get pitlocks for the wheels, a piitstopper for the 
bars and seat, a micro U-lock (Abus)  for the frame. Total cost, less than 
$200. Security = 100%. Nobody will get your bike.

On Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 2:13:57 PM UTC-6, Daniel D. wrote:
>
> Wow, I get the heebie jeebies locking up my $125 beater at BART, hey it's 
> a nice beater.
> On Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 11:10:56 AM UTC-8, dstein wrote:
>>
>>  pretty sure I saw a Hillborne locked up near Rockridge Bart of Friday.
>>
>>
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Rivendell sightings

[Daniel D.]

That sounds pretty good and what I'm willing to do/carry but I'd say that's 
65% security :p.  If a thief wants your bike they're getting your bike.
On Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 4:30:51 PM UTC-8, Will wrote:
>
> This is easy to fix. Get pitlocks for the wheels, a piitstopper for the 
> bars and seat, a micro U-lock (Abus)  for the frame. Total cost, less than 
> $200. Security = 100%. Nobody will get your bike.
>
> On Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 2:13:57 PM UTC-6, Daniel D. wrote:
>>
>> Wow, I get the heebie jeebies locking up my $125 beater at BART, hey it's 
>> a nice beater.
>> On Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 11:10:56 AM UTC-8, dstein wrote:
>>>
>>>  pretty sure I saw a Hillborne locked up near Rockridge Bart of Friday.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>

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[RBW] Re: Rivendell sightings

[Tom Virgil]

Hello Bruce and valued member of the Smitham family.

I believe I see you from time to time on Carmel Valley Road between I5 and 
the coast.  I am usually returning from science park up in Torrey Pines (in 
a car) where I now work after something of a career change.  That's another 
topic.   I have seen your father once on Carmel Creek Road (hat under 
helmet is pretty unique, but wise if he is dealing with a dermatologist.  I 
understand that).   Out on the 56 bikeway I am riding a powder blue Sam 
with cream trim and magenta handlebar tape, or my merlot (thought you might 
like that) Boulder All Road.  Hugh has road tested the All Road  and seemed 
to come away with a good opinion.

I recently returned to gmail and saw some old email about an ebike for 
Bruce Sr.   My sincere apology for not being responsive.  If you or your 
father would like to try one, let me know, I  have one.  It's not for sale, 
so no guile here, but there are ways of watching the sales at TREK and 
getting a substantial discount.  I use mine for riding to work and riding 
in street clothes without sweating out the bike garb.

I am over in Santa Fe Summit, but way down on the last street before 
Gonzales Canyon.  Great access to the canyon but a lung buster to come up 
Sword and the rest of the world.  Come on down or i will come up and let's 
ride.

Best regards,

Tom




On Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 11:25:14 AM UTC-8, Bruce Smitham wrote:
>
> That's really cool. I don't see many around here in San Diego. If I do see 
> a Riv occasionally but they kind of keep quiet and to themselves. Primarily 
> I see a lot of road/tri riders up and down the coast racing each other, 
> running stop signs and lights to keep their Strava times down. All the 
> stores on the coast cater to them. I also frequently see bike touring folk 
> heading south and ending their journeys so that's kind of neat. I chat with 
> them whenever I can.
>
> Bruce "who sometimes feels like the only Riv rider in San DIego" Smitham
>
> On Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 11:10:56 AM UTC-8, dstein wrote:
>>
>> I love living in the Bay Area and seeing so many Rivendells out there!
>>
>> Spotted this weekend:
>> A Betty Foy outside the Ferry Building yesterday morning
>> An Atlantis on BART getting on at downtown Oakland yesterday afternoon
>> 3 Rivendell's this morning around 8:30-9AM descending Tunnel Rd as I was 
>> just starting my climb up it (I think these were all Riv's, at least one 
>> was and the other two were Riv'd out if nothing else)
>> A Sam Hillborne at the Top of Tunnel Rd that I chatted with for a brief 
>> second onto Skyline
>>
>> I also saw a pretty decked out Surly with racks descending Tunnel Rd near 
>> the top as well and pretty sure I saw a Hillborne locked up near Rockridge 
>> Bart of Friday.
>>
>> Hope to see some Clems out there soon!
>>
>>
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Rivendell sightings

[Will]

Don't think so. The mini-Abus is a serious deterrent. The U piece does not 
rotate like the other brands. One has to cut both sides of the U bar to 
free the bike. And the pits make removing wheels or adjusting the seat 
almost impossible. If you put a pit-stopper in the stem bolt, they can't 
remove/adjust the bars. Even if one defeats the Abus... re-sale incentive 
is quite poor: can't fix a flat, can't adjust the cockpit. There's no 
reason for a thief to want a bike they cannot sell. 

On Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 7:44:37 PM UTC-6, Daniel D. wrote:
>
> That sounds pretty good and what I'm willing to do/carry but I'd say 
> that's 65% security :p.  If a thief wants your bike they're getting your 
> bike.
> On Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 4:30:51 PM UTC-8, Will wrote:
>>
>> This is easy to fix. Get pitlocks for the wheels, a piitstopper for the 
>> bars and seat, a micro U-lock (Abus)  for the frame. Total cost, less than 
>> $200. Security = 100%. Nobody will get your bike.
>>
>> On Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 2:13:57 PM UTC-6, Daniel D. wrote:
>>>
>>> Wow, I get the heebie jeebies locking up my $125 beater at BART, hey 
>>> it's a nice beater.
>>> On Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 11:10:56 AM UTC-8, dstein wrote:

  pretty sure I saw a Hillborne locked up near Rockridge Bart of Friday.





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[RBW] Re: Rivendell sightings

[Surlyprof]

Friday, I was looking for parking near the Museum of Craft and Design in 
the Dogpatch neighborhood of San Francisco and this Quickbeam was nice 
enough to be holding a spot for me. 
 https://goo.gl/photos/58JugpTC24W3LJdm6  Very nice bike.

John



On Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 11:10:56 AM UTC-8, dstein wrote:
>
> I love living in the Bay Area and seeing so many Rivendells out there!
>
> Spotted this weekend:
> A Betty Foy outside the Ferry Building yesterday morning
> An Atlantis on BART getting on at downtown Oakland yesterday afternoon
> 3 Rivendell's this morning around 8:30-9AM descending Tunnel Rd as I was 
> just starting my climb up it (I think these were all Riv's, at least one 
> was and the other two were Riv'd out if nothing else)
> A Sam Hillborne at the Top of Tunnel Rd that I chatted with for a brief 
> second onto Skyline
>
> I also saw a pretty decked out Surly with racks descending Tunnel Rd near 
> the top as well and pretty sure I saw a Hillborne locked up near Rockridge 
> Bart of Friday.
>
> Hope to see some Clems out there soon!
>
>
>
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell sightings

[Bruce Smitham]

Hi Tom, that was probably me. I would love to ride anytime. I try to get
out everyday time permitting. Give me a call/text on my cellphone and lets
do it. My number is (310) 968-6910 and I live on the east side of Carmel
Creek Park.

Cheers, Bruce

On Sun, Nov 8, 2015 at 7:30 PM, Tom Virgil  wrote:

> Hello Bruce and valued member of the Smitham family.
>
> I believe I see you from time to time on Carmel Valley Road between I5 and
> the coast.  I am usually returning from science park up in Torrey Pines (in
> a car) where I now work after something of a career change.  That's another
> topic.   I have seen your father once on Carmel Creek Road (hat under
> helmet is pretty unique, but wise if he is dealing with a dermatologist.  I
> understand that).   Out on the 56 bikeway I am riding a powder blue Sam
> with cream trim and magenta handlebar tape, or my merlot (thought you might
> like that) Boulder All Road.  Hugh has road tested the All Road  and seemed
> to come away with a good opinion.
>
> I recently returned to gmail and saw some old email about an ebike for
> Bruce Sr.   My sincere apology for not being responsive.  If you or your
> father would like to try one, let me know, I  have one.  It's not for sale,
> so no guile here, but there are ways of watching the sales at TREK and
> getting a substantial discount.  I use mine for riding to work and riding
> in street clothes without sweating out the bike garb.
>
> I am over in Santa Fe Summit, but way down on the last street before
> Gonzales Canyon.  Great access to the canyon but a lung buster to come up
> Sword and the rest of the world.  Come on down or i will come up and let's
> ride.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Tom
>
>
>
>
> On Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 11:25:14 AM UTC-8, Bruce Smitham wrote:
>>
>> That's really cool. I don't see many around here in San Diego. If I do
>> see a Riv occasionally but they kind of keep quiet and to themselves.
>> Primarily I see a lot of road/tri riders up and down the coast racing each
>> other, running stop signs and lights to keep their Strava times down. All
>> the stores on the coast cater to them. I also frequently see bike touring
>> folk heading south and ending their journeys so that's kind of neat. I chat
>> with them whenever I can.
>>
>> Bruce "who sometimes feels like the only Riv rider in San DIego" Smitham
>>
>> On Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 11:10:56 AM UTC-8, dstein wrote:
>>>
>>> I love living in the Bay Area and seeing so many Rivendells out there!
>>>
>>> Spotted this weekend:
>>> A Betty Foy outside the Ferry Building yesterday morning
>>> An Atlantis on BART getting on at downtown Oakland yesterday afternoon
>>> 3 Rivendell's this morning around 8:30-9AM descending Tunnel Rd as I was
>>> just starting my climb up it (I think these were all Riv's, at least one
>>> was and the other two were Riv'd out if nothing else)
>>> A Sam Hillborne at the Top of Tunnel Rd that I chatted with for a brief
>>> second onto Skyline
>>>
>>> I also saw a pretty decked out Surly with racks descending Tunnel Rd
>>> near the top as well and pretty sure I saw a Hillborne locked up near
>>> Rockridge Bart of Friday.
>>>
>>> Hope to see some Clems out there soon!
>>>
>>>
>>>
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[RBW] Re: Rivendell sightings, South Hero Island, Vermont

[Wally Estrella]

Rod,
 
NICE!  I stopped into Old Spokes Home this past Saturday.  No Island Line 
trail for me this year.  I was out riding the Quickbeam just a bit north 
and east of that on the Missisquoi Valley trail and around Franklin.  I 
hope to get back next year.

CHEERS! 
Wally



On Monday, August 26, 2019 at 10:55:11 AM UTC-4, Rod Holland wrote:
>
> On the first day of a 3-day tour of the Champlain Islands 
> , spotted an A. Homer 
> Hilsen and a Cheviot parked with other bikes at The Accidental Farmer. Had 
> a chat with the Hilsen's owner, a former list member, who said it was 
> Toyo-built.
>
>
> 
>
>
>
> 
>
>
> Nice bikes, nice people, nice place.
>
>
> rod
>
>
>
>

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