Kelly,
Perfectly said!
René
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On Feb 5, 2011, at 10:25 PM, Kelly Sleeper tkslee...@gmail.com wrote:
Well the change is almost complete to the point it feels normal, and
surprising. I honestly didn't think many of the things I was changing would
stay with me. I've ridden
Kelly, your story is amazingly similar to my own. I sold my race bike
about 4 years ago. I remember the speed, fitness, and paceline views,
but I enjoy the ride so much more now.
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Nice story Kelly!
Mine is similar, changes spread over a decade.
I'm almost ready to make the jump to a dyno-hub.
Thanks!
Angus
On Feb 6, 12:25 am, Kelly Sleeper tkslee...@gmail.com wrote:
Well the change is almost complete to the point it feels normal, and
surprising. I honestly didn't
*Wider Tires* - Ok on my tour bike I could understand 700x35's and enjoyed
them. I would never have considered 700x35's for daily riding however
untill I got my AHH. The JB lights have been fantastic and given me a great
fast ride. (especially when I put some air in them) Then when I got my
Thanks, Kelly... For someone who was on the fence (between the AHH,
Atlantis and Bomdadil), I know I made the right choice with the
Bombadil AND now I want an AHH !!
Peace,
BB
On Feb 6, 1:25 am, Kelly Sleeper tkslee...@gmail.com wrote:
Well the change is almost complete to the point it
Kelly,
I have enjoyed communicating with you on the various aspects of the
tall-rider-riv-enthusiast-still-enjoying-riding thing.
I'm 54, 6'6, 258, and am actively doing the paleo thing-which is
actually pretty eanjoyable.
I too, am emphasizing smiles-per-mile. Going against the Grant ethos
I
Just saw the pix.
1. Glad I got my vest when I did, even though it has holes in it now.
I think the super-wide shoulder thing doesn't work, especially for
smaller people.
2. Pullover looks nice but I still would prefer the older-style button-
placket, which apparently isn't coming back (I
Nice post Kelly. I feel like I've had a similar experience. That said,
I was out yesterday for my second century ride of the year which I did
in platform pedals, MUSA knickers and a fair amount of luggage/rackage
on the bike. This really works well for me on my own solo rides and
when I want to go
What is the blue bike in the pics with the seat-stay pump-peg?
RGZ
On Sun, Feb 6, 2011 at 11:53 AM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
Nice post Kelly. I feel like I've had a similar experience. That said,
I was out yesterday for my second century ride of the year which I did
in platform pedals,
I still have my niterider lights around here someplace.. lost
batteries.. lost lights.. damn forgot to charge the battery and can't
ride tonight. Or to hell with it I'lll take the car to the store.
Angus wrote:
Nice story Kelly!
Mine is similar, changes spread over a decade.
I'm almost
robert zeidler wrote:
Kelly,
I have enjoyed communicating with you on the various aspects of the
tall-rider-riv-enthusiast-still-enjoying-riding thing.
I recently received and put together a 62cm Hunqa, w/ Albatross bars
and a sprung Brooks saddle.
I put the curves of the Albatross bars
Do you mean this one:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/41335973@N00/5317236823/in/set-72157625635919557/
That was built by my friend Joshua who is building my rando bike. It's
nice. There's some more pictures of it here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cycles-j-bryant/page3/
I'm actually getting
Good to see them make a return. I've been trying to get the vest and
long sleeve sweater off the list here and now have one of each(yeah).
My only gripe is the fact the the old last version was knit off
center! The pockets were not centered and the cardigan was a mess
with the buttons centered
I think I remember seeing somewhere that the seersucker shirts will be
returning.. though I guess not yet :)
Anyone have any L sized ones they'd like to sell?
I've been living in mine, and would love to have a couple more.
Best,
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Be like Yehuda!
Yours,
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On Feb 5, 9:40 pm, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote:
Think I just missed out on these last time. Right before finding out
about Rivendell, etc. Am already planning to buy two, the cardigan
and the Columbia.
And I'm with Miesha - keep
I'm curious -- to those who have owned the previous incarnations of
these tweedy sweaters, is there something special about them beyond
the fact that they're made from rustic British wool (of which I am a
great fan)? As in, are they knit at a very tight gauge to be slightly
more windproof for
-1 on the cardigan, but love everything else. The sleeveless could be
tapered back a bit, though.
On Sat, Feb 5, 2011 at 5:57 PM, dean899 monte.di...@gmail.com wrote:
Good to see them make a return. I've been trying to get the vest and
long sleeve sweater off the list here and now have one of
If I may suggest-Try a pair of Sidi Dominators and get them in the
wider version. It's not the pedal, it's the shoe that causing the
hot-spots.
On Sun, Feb 6, 2011 at 12:53 PM, Kelly Sleeper tkslee...@gmail.com wrote:
robert zeidler wrote:
Kelly,
I have enjoyed communicating with you on
Kelly,
I'm where you are. But I'm still riding my aluminum/carbon bike until
I save enough for my rivbike.
The proverbial straw was getting ready to go to Traders to pick up a
few things. I had an epiphany when I realized I have to get kitted up
to go to the grocery store on my bike. It was then
Okay, I like 7:55 too so will take that one.
The Seattle side is a zoo, so let's meet on the Bainbridge side. I
suggest the bike barn--it's off to the right just after you get off
the ferry. http://www.kitsaptransit.org/BicycleServices.html
I'll be on my Kustard-colored Kogswell with a big
As in, are they knit at a very tight gauge to be slightly more windproof for
cycling?
These are based on classic designs and definitely not designed in the
line of what most people consider cycling clothes. The cardigan at
least would not be all that wind proof. The wool is fairly heavy and
My only like is that the crew-neck, button placket, rear-pocketed pullover
is just so great as a second layer over a thinner, and less itchey, merino
base layer.
IME, layers of relatively thin wool are excellent for riding, wind
notwithstanding, since they (1) keep you warm in a surprisingly wide
I just ordred one of those windbreaker fronts from RIV for those
windy days when a full wind proof jacket is too much. Actually I am
thinking a jacket made out of the same stuff the MuSA pants are made
out of with removable sleeves might be nice. :)
Kelly
PATRICK MOORE wrote:
My only like is
IME, layers of relatively thin wool are excellent for riding, wind
notwithstanding, since they (1) keep you warm in a surprisingly wide range
of temps and (2) breath so that you don't sweat as with an impermeable
windbreaker. If the wind is harsh, just add another thin, knit layer. My own
Yup, of course for the one bike of mine that doesn't have a dyno hub,
it would only be about $600 for the wheel and inexpensive light.
(Disc wheel with SON hub).
Am definitely sticking with platform pedals. Although no longer
expect (or hope) to keep up with other riders. Even today on a
I've gotta think there's more than a little blind faith in action
here. A vest is not a shirt with the arms chopped off, as a post above
noted. Properly designing a piece of clothing requires real skill and
experience. No less than properly designing a bicycle frame. And
nothing says that doing
Me three, Mitch and Dion. Very easy to put on/take off/put on for my
bike/train/bike bay area commute. Something that a second base layer
cannot offer.
My wife says it looks like I'm wearing a costume. The 16th St./
Valencia hipsters think it's tweedy-cool (I think).
Tony
On Feb 5, 5:29 am,
I've gotta think there's more than a little blind faith in action
here.
Somewhat difficult to follow your point.
These sweaters are are not some new Rov bike design. Rather, they are
traditional English sweater designs made with traditional wool
varietals. It is not uncommon to see people in
Sí. I mean oui.
On Feb 5, 3:58 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
The myth of the Grant cult cuts both (perhaps several) ways. For
every one of us that seems to buy one of every oddball thing that Riv
offers (like me with the nutwinks and the latest visor and the
splats), there's at
I think there are all sorts of ways to interpret lifestyle brands.
If bicycling regularly is part of the lfiestyle, then clothes that are
comfy while riding make sense. Clothes that are equally comfy on and
off the bike are even better.
I like my WoolyWarm vest and wear it often. My bike is not
Hey I can't ride I might as well write. Generally speaking I'll try most
anything once. So far I've had some really good experiances with clothing
I've purchased from Rivendell.
*My first purchase was a T-Shirt* .. it's lived a life of hitting the floor
.. getting drinks spilled on it and
Cannondale race bike Pinarello classic steel Kirk Terraplane
(still have it) Rivendell All-Rounder for pretty much the same
reasons.
On Feb 6, 1:25 am, Kelly Sleeper tkslee...@gmail.com wrote:
Well the change is almost complete to the point it feels normal, and
surprising. I honestly
Anyone here doing it?
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I'll be there on lugged steel.
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Anyone here doing it?
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Me too, rocking the 650B.
On Feb 6, 9:02 pm, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote:
I'll be there on lugged steel.
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Anyone here doing it?
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On Sun, Feb 6, 2011 at 10:12 PM, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
I've gotta think there's more than a little blind faith in action
here.
Somewhat difficult to follow your point.
These sweaters are are not some new Rov bike design. Rather, they are
traditional English sweater
That sounds like a pretty good plan to me.
On Feb 6, 1:54 pm, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote:
Okay, I like 7:55 too so will take that one.
The Seattle side is a zoo, so let's meet on the Bainbridge side. I
suggest the bike barn--it's off to the right just after you get off
the ferry.
Hope to see you folks there, and hope it does not rain.
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Anyone here doing it?
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Title says all. I prefer a 90 or 100, but will consider all. Please email off
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Little Rock, Arkansas
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Same sweater maker--but our contact guy is new. The other guy died in
a car accident last summer. The vest pattern is identical as it was
before---he has the patterns. It wasn't a good fit on Miesha, but rest
assured there will be no extended shoulders on the vest. We may open
the armholes some.
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