For New England ski-goggle weather I have a roomy, lightweight pair of
boots, with no steel shank just basic leather upper and a vibram sole.
It's all about a pair or two of heavy wool socks, and my feet aren't cold
down below 0F. It's my hands that will get cold if I'm not careful about
Awesome pics Jim, no words needed!
Dave Nawrocki
Fort Collins, CO
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From: Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Sent: Monday, October 1, 2012 1:45:40 PM
Subject: [RBW] Fall northwoods excursion
No Rivs on the
Showing your pics to my wife has been the catalyst to deciding where we
want to ride next fall. Just beautiful!
David
Charlotte, NC
On Monday, October 1, 2012 3:45:40 PM UTC-4, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
wrote:
No Rivs on the ride, as it happened, but I think the conditions were more
Yes - the question of whether society should or should not require helmet use
involves some importantly different policy considerations than any given
individual's decision whether to use one. For myself (as one who probably
avoided more serious injury in a bad (self-induced) crash because of
awesome trip, photos, and great roads.
I'd have to get in just a little fishing on that trip, though.
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On Tuesday, October 2, 2012 7:31:48 AM UTC-5, David Spranger wrote:
Showing your
32 cm? Mine, which prompted this thread, is 43 cm (to the rack, not the
fender, which is ever further)!!
On Sep 30, 2012, at 7:03 PM, john johnco...@comcast.net wrote:
@ Steve, Joe, and Jim: thanks for the great photos. These really help. I've
got an interesting situation (I think). I have been
It would be great to be continually breaking the law whenever I rode my
bicycle. As it is, I only get to break the law here and there when riding
my bike.
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I agree with the article, but sometimes I feel it would be great to be
continually breaking the law whenever I rode my bicycle- as it is, I only
get to break the law here and there while riding.
On Sunday, September 30, 2012 7:33:18 PM UTC-4, Peter M wrote:
For the record I always wear a helmet. I also go back to check to see if I
locked the front door, pick the seat near the conductor on the subway, wait
on the sidewalk for the light to change, etc. As a freedom loving liberal
though I dont feel at all that my neurosis should be applied to society
Huh? Been riding seriously for more than 30 years, and this is a first.
–Eric N
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On Oct 2, 2012, at 9:41 AM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote:
I just hate when people say cyclists need to wear helmets so they can be
observed and identified
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On Sunday, September 30, 2012 7:59:51 PM UTC-4, meehan...@gmail.com wrote:
It was one of the reasons given here in NYC for mandating a helmet law, so
that people could more easily identify cyclists.
On Tue, Oct 2, 2012 at 1:00 PM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote:
Huh? Been riding seriously for more than 30 years, and this is a first.
–Eric N
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On Mon, Oct 1, 2012 at 7:28 AM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:
On Mon, 2012-10-01 at 07:53 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
One doesn't spend much time worrying about head protection while
walking.
Falls while walking seldom involve a head injury.
I think Steve makes a good point
The only time I got hit by a car was walking across the street, legally.
Girl made a left and rolled me over the hood hard onto the ground. I didnt
get up and blame myself for not wearing a helmet and/or other safety gear
or for having the audacity to walk across the street, which clearly is just
According to the Pituitary
Societyhttp://www.springerlink.com/content/6213461j004054m1/,
the causes of traumatic brain injury are:
39% Firearms
34% Vehicle Accidents
10% Falls
17% Other
According to the national Brain Injury Association http://www.biausa.org/,
the leading causes of brain
A reasonably frequent poster on this board is a mechanic at Blue Heron
Bikes in Berkeley. It's a brand new shop.
On Monday, October 1, 2012 4:04:15 PM UTC-7, Jared Volpe wrote:
Looking for recommendations for some East Bay Riv Friendly Bike Shops.
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I'm lying on the floor of a hotel in my sleeping bag trying to sleep at
1am, AFTER three hours of driving. But I can't. To nervous/excited/scared
about the ride for tomorrow. I don't usually get so anxious about a bike
ride but this was the Epiphany Ride. The Clif Bar Epiphany Ride. When my
Yes, those stats seem on the mark to me. It would be interesting to unpack
the Falls category, however. My guess is that very very few would involve
healthy alert people falling down while walking or running or engaging in
common daily activities. In my limited and anecdotal experience as a
I honestly wouldn't have considered wearing a helmet before I had kids.
Now I have to do it at least for example. I let my daughter ride up and
down the hill without her helmet, but I still cringe when I see her coming
down the hill at a clip. I've also seen her at 35 mph on hills, but that
On Oct 2, 2012, at 12:03 PM, David Yu Greenblatt
david.yu.greenbl...@gmail.com wrote:
On Mon, Oct 1, 2012 at 7:28 AM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:
On Mon, 2012-10-01 at 07:53 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
One doesn't spend much time worrying about head protection while
On Tue, Oct 2, 2012 at 11:46 AM, Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net wrote:
Perhaps it would seem that way but the facts are otherwise. The Minnesota
Department of Health report a few years ago found that pedestrian brain
injuries far exceeded bike related brain injuries. So did brain
On Tue, Oct 2, 2012 at 3:10 PM, Rex Kerr rexk...@gmail.com wrote:
On Tue, Oct 2, 2012 at 11:46 AM, Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net wrote:
Perhaps it would seem that way but the facts are otherwise. The Minnesota
Department of Health report a few years ago found that pedestrian brain
Jitensha Studio on Bancroft in Berkeley has lots of nice bits and bikes though
I doubt they'd happily perform routine bike shop work on other than their own
bikes. I could be wrong.
Phil B
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On Tue, 2012-10-02 at 13:46 -0500, Tim McNamara wrote:
Bicycling is safe. The general perception of bicycling now is that it
is a brain injury waiting to happen. I am old enough to well remember
when that public perception changed: when plastic bike helmets hit
the market ca. 1975.
The newish shop the spoke on telegraph does great work. They took over the
bent spoke and have improved the service even more than the name.
Cooperatively owned and operated, very nice guys.
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Hey, I grew up in Monticello, NY. My mom taught at the high school, we
moved out when I was around 8-9. Lived in beautiful Jeffersonville, next to
the cemetary. Good fishing country. My dad used to go hunting up there
with my grandfather until he passed away. I imagine that would be good
riding up
Exactly Tim.Those findings in Minnesota jive with the stats I posted
above.Biggest players in traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs as they're
called, seem to be motor vehicles and firearms.Seems there is no
shortage of stuff we can make laws about if we want to reduce the incidence
of
On Tue, 2012-10-02 at 15:57 -0400, Peter Morgano wrote:
Hey, I grew up in Monticello, NY. My mom taught at the high school, we
moved out when I was around 8-9. Lived in beautiful Jeffersonville,
next to the cemetary. Good fishing country. My dad used to go hunting
up there with my grandfather
When I moved out of monticello we lived near High Point NJ for about 15
years, where the riding was about as you describe it. Pretty punishing back
then on a 10 speed but I was young and didnt mind it, especially since my
dad could keep up with me mile for mile and I had something to prove. I
dont
Before I pull the trigger on a set?
I just can't get myself to pay for Panaracer Anythings after the bad run I
have had with them. So looks like I'm goin' Schwalbe, unless I get a run of
bewares from y'all.
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Sounds like a real epic ride! And your stream-of-consciuosness ride report
is almost Joycean. Good show!
jim m
wc ca
On Tuesday, October 2, 2012 10:42:54 AM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote:
I'm lying on the floor of a hotel in my sleeping bag trying to sleep at
1am, AFTER three hours of
Is there a route map anywhere? Looks like a fantastic ride.
On Tuesday, October 2, 2012 10:42:54 AM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote:
I'm lying on the floor of a hotel in my sleeping bag trying to sleep at
1am, AFTER three hours of driving. But I can't. To nervous/excited/scared
about the ride
Here's my take, happily referencing Grant's writing:
http://veloflaneur.wordpress.com/2012/10/02/a-million-little-nannies
Esteban
San Diego, Calif.
On Tuesday, October 2, 2012 10:02:59 AM UTC-7, Peter M wrote:
It was one of the reasons given here in NYC for mandating a helmet law, so
that
I've used the Marathon Supreme since 2008. I get around 5,000 miles
on a rear on my Atlantis and more on fronts. Usually average about
1-2 flats per tire, and have never actually worn one out as in down-to-
the-cord. Recently I installed a Marathon Plus with Smart Guard on
the rear but only
So, if you're riding a bicycle sans helmet there may be some confusion
as to your identity?
dougP
On Oct 2, 10:02 am, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote:
It was one of the reasons given here in NYC for mandating a helmet law, so
that people could more easily identify cyclists.
On
Awesome discussion guys. Can we now move on to the merits of carbon fibre
forks?
On Tue, Oct 2, 2012 at 4:35 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote:
So, if you're riding a bicycle sans helmet there may be some confusion
as to your identity?
dougP
On Oct 2, 10:02 am, Peter Morgano
...or maybe the /_rake and trail_/ of carbon forks?! Pleeeze?
On 10/2/2012 4:50 PM, cyclotourist wrote:
Awesome discussion guys. Can we now move on to the merits of carbon
fibre forks?
On Tue, Oct 2, 2012 at 4:35 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net
mailto:dougpn...@cox.net wrote:
So, if
I fished. Landed a nice 3 bass.
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I knew that looked familiar!! (It was a stunner with the weaved bar tape
job, but it looks PERFECT as a camper/adventure bike in green...)
Awesome pictures, no words required... I mean, bacon-wrapped dogs on a
fire? Come on... that's like... *Fogettaboutit*... (as we say in NJ)...
On
I'm going to go out on a limb here, Esteban and predict that's not the
first time you used nattering nabobs in your writing. :)
On Tuesday, October 2, 2012 4:27:06 PM UTC-7, Esteban wrote:
Here's my take, happily referencing Grant's writing:
I'm sorry, I never saw this response. email me offline at
colinthehip...@gmail.com
On Friday, August 31, 2012 11:10:38 AM UTC-5, allenmichael wrote:
I might be interested. I have a 58 Simple One - proto in the gorgeous red
with a Phil wheel set. Can you tell me something about your wheels?
Naw, let's talk about chain lube.
JimD
On Oct 2, 2012, at 4:50 PM, cyclotourist wrote:
Awesome discussion guys. Can we now move on to the merits of carbon fibre
forks?
On Tue, Oct 2, 2012 at 4:35 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote:
So, if you're riding a bicycle sans helmet there may be
All this stuff is making my head hurt!
;)
-JimD
On Oct 2, 2012, at 12:23 PM, Seth Vidal wrote:
On Tue, Oct 2, 2012 at 3:10 PM, Rex Kerr rexk...@gmail.com wrote:
On Tue, Oct 2, 2012 at 11:46 AM, Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net wrote:
Perhaps it would seem that way but the
I have a set of the older Marathons in 700x41 mm width (about 950 grams)and
they are heavy feeling but inspire confidence over road debris and when off
road riding. My 'go to' tire these days is the Marathon Supreme in 38mm
actual width I think that is the 700x40 as advertised. This tire for me
Thank you for sharing. Manuel. It is a great story well told, it will only
get better over the years. :-) I am in full fall mode where I grab a few riding
hours between work sunset. A long epic ride sounds, well, epic right now.
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I am just worried that they will feel like they drag, being that they are
heavy.
Do they roll well?
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Thanks, Manny! Nice shots.
It is encouraging to know that a Century+ can be done in regular shoes
with regular pedals.
I bet you were the only real man there who did so!!!
I use regular pedals, too. And may be doing a long ride this fall. So it's
good to know it is do-able that way.
My regular Marathons the 950 gram ones are slower feeling than my 500+ gram
Supremes the Green guard tire at about 38 mm is around 850 grams (I
think...look it up) I have found that my Supremes offer a flat proof,
speedy ride for me. My standard Marathons feel heavier and slower
but...and
I am looking for a good puncture protected 650b tire that won't feel slow
and heavy.
I do commuting on glass-ridden streets. Even metal scraps on the streets.
I do recreational road riding with a friend (40-75 miles) in hilly areas.
Lotsa hills where I live. So I am worried the heavy
Excellent, thank you!!!
On Tue, Oct 2, 2012 at 3:51 PM, Manuel Acosta
manueljohnaco...@hotmail.comwrote:
Route sheet proves that it was fun. Sometimes.
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that if we feel the urge to have a helmet discussion, it needs to be a
new one.
A new discussion.
A new way of looking at the subject.
And I'm not in any way sure that can actually occur.
I've been bumping around the interwebs since dial-up days, and have seen
only a few topics
I second the vote for the SALSA COWBELL.
I have been on a rampage for the right bars. I have a set of salsa bell
lap's on my Surly LHT touring bike but decided, when building my Riv, that
I should go with the classic look of the quill stem + polished silver Nitto
Bars.
I started out with the
My Specialized Roubaix has been sold. This leaves only the Protovelo up
for sale. It is a 54cm bike designed by GP and originally sold locally in
Walnut Creek, CA.
I have purchased the frame and have built it up with Velo Orange and
Shimano and some other parts. The new owner can decide on
Thx Doug. Can you post a pic of your bike?
On Monday, October 1, 2012 11:02:38 PM UTC-4, Doug Magney wrote:
My PBH is somewhere between 91.5 and 92. My 62 Hunq has a mid TT height
of 90 cm with 700 x 47 Schwalbe Marathons. I debated whether to go with a
58 or a 62, like you are. Very
How about a Rave of Riv's?
On Monday, October 1, 2012 2:29:44 AM UTC-4, Philip Williamson wrote:
I favor a muster of Rivendell, myself.
Philip
www.biketinker.com
On Friday, September 28, 2012 9:05:52 AM UTC-7, Jeff wrote:
College Park Bikes has posted some pics of the gathering last
I like the NEOS over shoes (boots).
I wore them all winter long in southern New England and now barely wear them in
Nashville. The great bonus for commuting is that you can just take them off and
have normal shoes underneath!
Edwin
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What other information on the Protovelo can I provide for you?
On Monday, October 1, 2012 4:48:03 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote:
Well?
On Monday, October 1, 2012 4:51:33 AM UTC-7, Bruce Baker wrote:
Jack,
What are the frame sizes and what components are on the roubaix??
On 9/29/12,
This bike is sold. Thanks to those who replied.
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Thanks all. Gary, I'd love to see a pic of your 58cm. Many thx again.
On Sunday, September 30, 2012 7:56:51 AM UTC-4, John Johnson wrote:
I need some advice/help on the right size Hunq to order. I'm 6'1 and have
a 91cm PBH. I also plan on running a Albatross bar. According to the Riv
You can't do much better than Stone's on Santa Clara Ave. in Alameda. Been
there since 1943, exclusively steel bikes- Waterford, Gunnar, Bob Jackson, and
Mercian to name a few- extremely knowledgeable and competent mechanic work and
worth a visit just to peruse the vintage stuff up in the
PS: Using, as I said, Mavic CXP33 rims Continental 28mm 4-Season tyres
inflated to c.80psi, the distance from the top of the tyre to the
(horizontal) cable between the two arms is c.26mm, or a hair over 1 inch.
The curved arms are wider than the inside edge of the forks: there would be
no
The best information will come from Rivendell. Give them a call. They
will not pressure you to get a sale.
Matt
On Sunday, September 30, 2012 4:56:51 AM UTC-7, John Johnson wrote:
I need some advice/help on the right size Hunq to order. I'm 6'1 and have
a 91cm PBH. I also plan on
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