The reason that I've kept reply to group as the default is to try to
keep the discussions within the group. Which strikes me as a terribly
redundant thing to say, as I type it... But, I figure that if someone
feels the need to contact a poster directly, the onus is upon them to do
so.
For
Precisely why we Paleo's eat grass fed and wild game and organically grown
leafy greens or from our own gardens when possible.many locals in my
area raise livestock this way. We just purchased 90 pounds for $4.00 lb. of
every cut imaginable but not much ground. Last I checked,
Australian
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I for one appreciate the choice to reply to the group by default, Jim.
Thank you.
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On Thursday, March 14, 2013 1:15:45 AM UTC-6, Cyclofiend Jim wrote:
The reason that I've kept reply to group as the default is to try to
keep the discussions within the group. Which
Not really Patrick, but I can see how it may appear ! ahahahah
The basic premise is : Am I a product of conditions' or are
conditions are product of I ?
For each to define for themselves
On Wednesday, March 13, 2013 5:17:13 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
This is getting
Again this is all anecdotal evidence, as was pointed out earlier. My
grandfather drank and smoked every day of his life. He used to have two
Martinis for breakfast, calling them his eye openers. As an Italian he
ate alot of carbs along with alot of meat and cheese. He lived until he was
87 but was
What science isn't based on anecdotal evidence? I did x, observed y,
measured z...
The Perfect Health Diet is based on research on several hundred scientific
studies.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Thursday, March 14, 2013 7:06:37 AM UTC-6, Peter M wrote:
Again this is all anecdotal evidence, as
My natural diet is a mix of quality meat, fruit, veggies, nuts, and eggs,
which is a simple version of what some call paleo. Do these basic ingredients
seem like a fad or an extreme diet? Does a diet consisting of these basic
ingredients even seem worthy of a trademarked name like The Paleo
Even Grant, in his book makes a disclaimer that he is not a Dr. and you
should ask yours before changing drastically changing your diet. Maybe
extreme was too harsh of a word. I just ate Froot Loops with Almond Milk
and I feel great!
On Thu, Mar 14, 2013 at 10:00 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
At the very least, it seems obvious that there are different types of people.
Some eat a bread/pasta-based diet and stay skinny and live a long healthy life.
I'm not one of those.
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I had a similar one from VO and loved it, very clean installation.
The problem with the VO product was that there are very few threads in the
spacer and it stripped in a short time.
If this mount addresses that issue I will get one of these in my next Riv
order.
On Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Same here. I didn't strip mine, but one must be careful. This one from
Riv probably is deeper.
On 3/14/2013 7:19 AM, Rambouilleting Utahn wrote:
I had a similar one from VO and loved it, very clean installation.
The problem with the VO product was that there are very few threads in
the
Froot Loops? Now there's a diet I can live with!
–Eric N
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On Mar 14, 2013, at 7:08 AM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote:
Even Grant, in his book makes a disclaimer that he is not a Dr. and you
should ask yours before changing drastically changing your diet.
Hi Michael,
I have the Crane striker bell on handlebar mount. It has a pleasant sound,
is appropriately loud, and seems durable. I've used it for two seasons in
the Boston area, leaving the bike in the weather at times, and it's non
worse for the wear. There's a nice patina on it.
I have the
Unless and until you repeat it yourself, it's all anecdote. You are reading
the study, which is anecdote. A very specific type of anecdote, but
anecdote nonetheless.
I have many foibles, but confusing science with religion is not one of
them. Science is one tool for helping us understanding
Hi everyone,
My apologies if this has been covered before (a forum search didn't turn up
an answer) but could anyone tell me if I should use a 110 or 113 (or
something else) length bottom bracket for the Rambouillet-Sugino XD2 triple
combination? Thanks
Jeff
Denver, CO
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I have a headset spacer mount for a bell. It's pretty straightforward. Not
much to say about it really. If you have spacers under your top nut this
just replaces 10mm of them. Mine is actually from Velo Orange as they offer
the mount in 1 or 1 1/8.
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It's a very nice bell. I have one mounted on a headset mount bracket,
but not the one pictured there.
On Wed, Mar 13, 2013 at 10:27 PM, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote:
Was thinking of getting this.
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/bellhed.htm
My only concern is I think it doesn't rotate
I'm using a 115 assymetrical Phil for the Pro 5 Vis double on my 2/3 -
way built Ram and a 113 on the very wide-stayed Fargo; with the flared
XD2 arms I'd guess the narrower one for the Ram.
On Thu, Mar 14, 2013 at 8:19 AM, Swza finger4m...@gmail.com wrote:
Hi everyone,
My apologies if this has
I prefer my spirits neat! (Except when mixed.) And I applaud your good
humor!
Patrick Moore, whose role model for weight and longevity is GK Chesterton:
Chesterton was a large man, standing 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m) and weighing
around 21 stone (130 kg; 290 lb). ... During World War I a lady in
Seems like a good diet to me. I am having issues cutting the processed
white carbs; they are just so pervasive in society. It's a shame. I am
bound and determined to do it this year though.
On Thursday, March 14, 2013 9:00:57 AM UTC-5, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
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My natural diet
I used a 110mm BB on my Ram/XD2 combo with plenty of room. Probably could
have used a 107 as well.
~mike
Carlsbad Ca.
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No Riv content, except 'wow,' and what's the Q Factor on that thing?
Philippe Starck designed a scooter/bicycle for the Bordeaux bike share.
http://www.aetherapparel.com/journal/2013/03/14/the-pibal-bicycle-by-philipe-starck-and-peugeot/
Philip
www.biketinker.com
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On Thu, Mar 14, 2013 at 11:42 AM, Philip Williamson
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No Riv content, except 'wow,' and what's the Q Factor on that thing?
Philippe Starck designed a scooter/bicycle for the Bordeaux bike share.
I used a 107 on a Hillborne. I'm currently using a 107 with a Bombadil.
On Thursday, March 14, 2013 9:45:44 AM UTC-7, Mike Schiller wrote:
I used a 110mm BB on my Ram/XD2 combo with plenty of room. Probably could
have used a 107 as well.
~mike
Carlsbad Ca.
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I would hate to give a nice kick and bring my foot back into the
cranks...ouch. I had a full size scooter as a kid (see non-razor version)
with 8 inch wheels, it was a blast to go down hills and whatnot but not
nearly as much usefulness as my MTB. Did use it until the tires wore out,
than on my
Hi Seth -- I live just west of Madison. As a rule of thumb, because the
glaciers stopped pretty much right at Madison (just west, to be precise,
pretty much where I live) to the east the terrain is rolling and if you
were in a car you would say flat. To the west, the main roads go through
At most medical schools, only an hour or so the four-year-long curriculum
is devoted to diet and nutrition. So your primary doc may or may not know
much about the subject.
It must be tough to try to do scientific research on the health effects of
diet. I haven't read any of the literature. I can
I'd be in, but for work. I might be able to take that day off.
Ron
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thanks to the folks who responded about sizing of the mixtes, and also to
ask about purchasing the '76 Super Course mixte. the frame and fork has new
home.
On Tuesday, March 12, 2013 12:51:52 PM UTC-5, kps wrote:
I've got a 1976 Super Course Mk II frame/fork (emerald green) that is, i
BTW, the only difference between a 107 and a 110 is the LEFT side has the
extra mm's. !!! Drive side is the same :)
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On Thu, 2013-03-14 at 06:36 -0700, Deacon Patrick wrote:
What science isn't based on anecdotal evidence? I did x, observed y,
measured z...
Compare http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anecdotal_evidence with
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientific_evidence
I see little support for your assertion.
OK. I overstated. Most science done today is anecdotal. It does not meet
the standard of double-blind, peer reviewed data. So I treat it as
anecdotal.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Thursday, March 14, 2013 2:29:45 PM UTC-6, Steve Palincsar wrote:
On Thu, 2013-03-14 at 06:36 -0700, Deacon Patrick
On Thu, 2013-03-14 at 13:45 -0700, Deacon Patrick wrote:
OK. I overstated. Most science done today is anecdotal. It does not
meet the standard of double-blind, peer reviewed data. So I treat it
as anecdotal.
Most is such a big word... and the burden of proof is on you.
With abandon,
Make
That's still not quite correct, Patrick. Science by definition is not
anecdotal: it is based on testable hypotheses and repeatable results resulting
in data which can be analyzed and independently confirmed or disproved. Double
blind studies are appropriate and necessary in some aspects of
It's been a very beautiful week of weather in the East Bay. This morning I
got up early and did the hilly route (~35 mile, ~2500ft of climbing) from
my home in El Cerrito to my office in South Hayward. It was still pretty
dark when I started out, but the sky was light enough at Arlington and
I'm about to put my 20 Surly Big Dummy (2009 model with sloped top tube)
up for sale so that I can buy a big for foothill trail riding. It'll
likely be a Sam, Hunq, or something similar. If you've been wanting to
sell your such ride for a BD maybe we can save time on a trade plus/minus
money
Chesterton LIVED a rich and FULL life YES !! What's not to
love about that ? .so much for longevity Life is to be lived
NOW now now now ! ahahahaahahah
with lots of laughs and good spirits :)
On Thursday, March 14, 2013 11:17:33 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
OK. I'll bow to that.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Thursday, March 14, 2013 3:25:44 PM UTC-6, Tim McNamara wrote:
That's still not quite correct, Patrick. Science by definition is not
anecdotal: it is based on testable hypotheses and repeatable results
resulting in data which can be analyzed
Nice report Bill, particularly the anecdotal comments.
I took a nice mid day ride down here on the So Cal coast. It's been socked
in along the coastal zone where I live but very nice once you get a mile
inland. I rode my new custom lugged steel Legolas copy ( made in SF) with
Noodle bars,
Fantastic!
We've been getting up into the 50's so yesterday I rode 30 miles -- about 6
on secluded forest roads with snow and slush. Here is a photo from just off
Painted Rocks Road.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/8556160404/in/photostream
With abandon,
Patrick
On Thursday, March
Under New Stuff there's now a Light Wheels by Rich, along with Tough
Wheels by Rich and, most provocatively Fat Wheels by Rich. Perhaps they
will unveil that new fatter rim they said they were working on?
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Tom, I measured to the top of my saddle from the center of my crank. I get
84cm. I have it in relax and hit some stump bumps mode right now, if I
were going for my most efficient race mode setup I would set it a bit
higher but nothing over 90cm. I think.
And thanks for the kind
From the website: All Rivendell models take a 110mm with the Sugino XD2
triple crank.
On Thu, Mar 14, 2013 at 3:03 PM, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote:
BTW, the only difference between a 107 and a 110 is the LEFT side has the
extra mm's. !!! Drive side is the same :)
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Title pretty much says it all. I'd prefer the aluminum Albas. But I'm all
ears I'd consider other bars with a similar shape.
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Says everyone who's ever tried Moustache Handlebars. :-) (Trivia: Grant
told me he always uses the full phrase Moustache Handlebars because they
look like a handlebar moustache. Now you know).
Joe love to look at 'em, can't ride 'em Bernard
Vallejo, CA.
On Thursday, March 14, 2013 5:11:24 PM
Good for you guys. It's been a (seemingly) long winter here and the
SimpleOne still hasn't been outside. Been riding one of my other bikes
with the studded tires. Was hoping to be able to remove them in a week or
so, but the next week has snow forcast for 3 of the 7 days. Sigh.
Eric Platt
St.
Was wondering if there is no prob with letting your saddlebag slouch on top
of the rear fender. Or is it better to use something else like a Hupe?
Mine only touches fender a little.
Does anyone know if Riv still sells hupe's? I couldn't find it on their
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Yeah, we're way too dry -- a multi-year drought. I'd love some heavy snows.
Oh, and on my ride I at nothing (part of turned out to be a 30 hour fast).
I wore my MUSA knickers and various wool Riv stuff till it warmed up. Being
an idgit, I got burned a wee bit riding back in my t-shirt. I forgot
The hupes had a tendency to scratch the seat stays. If you want one I'd be
willing to sell mine for cheap. It just hangs from my bike rack inside
after I got some scratches on my then new Roadeo.
I think it would depend on how much weight on the fender but for light
loads it shouldn't compress
Another PDX Riv'er here: Ride sounds great. Think I can do it.
What's this ride calendar?
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Pretty cool! I could see this being a nice bike to take to the farmer's
market/outdoor-shopping etc. The bike can be a bit of a nuisance when
trying to walk it through a crowd, and clumsy when trying to reach across
it to another stall etc. This design is a bit like an extreme
Depends on the weight, of course. I figured with the Country Bag, I would
need some support. Mark's Rack was perfect.
http://www.flickr.com/search/?w=93409214@N00q=mark%27s%20rack%20hilsen
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/sets/72157603789184607/with/2216065423/
- Jim
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Hey there -
I messed around a little last night with a way to denote FS / For Sale /
WTB / WTT posts.
I've activated the tag transactions-sell-buy-trade
That is the only tag choice. If you are posting an item for sale, please
use this tag. It will pop up if you are posting to the group
Cyclofiend Jim... our esteemed moderator... created the ride calendar a
month or so ago... post about it and link to calendar
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On Monday, March 11,
I don't think resting a bag on a fender is a good idea. If it compresses
the fender and locks the wheel on a downhill curve at 15mph, well...that
could be bad. I also have a hupe for cheap if anyone wants it. It's fiddly
and frame-scratchy and I'll never use it again.
Joe Bernard
Vallejo,
I too have a Hupe that sits unused.
For me the problem was that if the saddlebag was anything but full... ie if
the hupe was un-weighted... the hupe tended to move around and scratch the
seat stays.
I tried using zip ties to secure it without success. I think if I wanted to
get another
Bagman? I love mine but I don't think it can take as much weight as a marks
rack since it hangs on saddle rails and all.
On Mar 14, 2013 9:41 PM, Andy Smitty Schmidt 54ca...@gmail.com wrote:
I too have a Hupe that sits unused.
For me the problem was that if the saddlebag was anything but
If you install it and don't like the position of the bell, just loosen and
rotate. I bought one but haven't put it on or ridden with it yet. The bell
is slightly smaller than the other bells Riv sells but seems comparable on
quality. I prefer the hammer striker 'cause the spring style
Yes, the shirt is a Pendleton. Eastern Oregon is largely a mystery to me.
Looking forward to getting back over there in April. --Smitty
On Wednesday, March 13, 2013 5:36:10 PM UTC-7, dougP wrote:
Great photos, Smitty Tommy. Most people think of trees when they think
of Oregon, but it seems
I use a SQR Uplift rack sold by Carradice. I have a Barley bag but any bag
can attach to it.
On Thursday, March 14, 2013 5:34:36 PM UTC-7, Michael wrote:
Was wondering if there is no prob with letting your saddlebag slouch on
top of the rear fender. Or is it better to use something else like
There's lighter, faster versions on the market; Footbike and Kickbike.
On Thursday, March 14, 2013 10:42:36 AM UTC-7, Philip Williamson wrote:
No Riv content, except 'wow,' and what's the Q Factor on that thing?
Philippe Starck designed a scooter/bicycle for the Bordeaux bike share.
Well this is a really interesting topic, and for what it’s worth and due
respect towards Peter M’s comment to end this topic and Jim who makes
decisions on whether a topic continues, I think its fine to have off topic
discussions (as long as they stay civil) though I think this talk of diet
I too am always tempted into riding albas. But when I get on some dirt
moustache is barn-on the best bar I have ridden on dirt. Just food for thought
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Call Mark.
On Thu, Mar 14, 2013 at 8:32 PM, Trevor saxton saxton...@gmail.com wrote:
How would one go about acquiring one?
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Call 'em, whisper the magic word, get bike. That's pretty cool.
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Sweet. I know someone who would like a Leololas
On Thursday, March 14, 2013 8:35:38 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote:
Call 'em, whisper the magic word, get bike. That's pretty cool.
On Thursday, March 14, 2013 8:32:44 PM UTC-7, Trevor saxton wrote:
How would one go about acquiring one?
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for the 700 Upright Bar Sam (http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/build-02.htm)? I
Oh I almost asked about them when I was at riv hq this past weekend getting a
Betty Foy fit for my wife. But the trip was about her so I refrained. The
legolas is THE bike from riv I most desire. Is the secret magic word from the
elvish?
Addison
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On Mar 14, 2013, at
This is officially the Rivendell Engine thread. Totally relevant and
appropriate! I will add another source to the debate, although others
(maybe Grant) brought this up before, but since he's local (Seattle), I
feel obligated to mention Stephan Guyenet. He's also an official scientist
doing
I want one, too. Might have to call HQ, and have a chat. Now, what can I
sell . . . .
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On Thu, Mar 14, 2013 at 9:14 PM, Alex Moll
alex_m...@lkstevens.wednet.edu wrote:
I want one, too. Might have to call HQ, and have a chat. Now, what can I
sell . . . .
It's much easier to buy first, then sell.
Plus the Legolas Flickr group needs to grow:
I've been enjoying single layer wool and MUSA pants in Seattle. Beautiful
sunset tonight in and out of showers. 50s all the way!
Brian Hanson
On Mar 14, 2013, at 2:52 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
It's been a very beautiful week of weather in the East Bay. This morning I
got up
The only thing I can think of on top of the $32 you've spotted is labor to
wrap dropbars. No doubt the Riv crew is quick at it, but I imagine any LBS
would charge at least a half-hour's labor for that rather involved task.
On Thursday, March 14, 2013 8:45:03 PM UTC-7, WETH wrote:
I
what is the max tire width on a Legolas? And what is the tubing size on a
59cm version? I know Grant used light tubing, but how light?
~mike
On Thursday, March 14, 2013 8:07:23 PM UTC-7, Peter M wrote:
Dont tell the LOTR estate, its a hush hush deal...
*Legolases now available: $2200,
If anyone here wants a genuine Harris Tweed tweed jacket, circa 1952, in
brown tic weave and in good condition, let me know. It looks nearly
identical to this one:
http://www.oconnellsclothing.com/product.php?productid=17632
Don't worry. It won't cost you $895. How about $15 plus shipping? (My
P.S. Oops. The jacket is size 40 long (but it fits more like a 40 regular).
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Since they're both made in Wisconsin, sounds a little like a Roadeo with a
canti option.
On Mar 14, 2013, at 9:50 PM, Mike Schiller wrote:
what is the max tire width on a Legolas? And what is the tubing size on a
59cm version? I know Grant used light tubing, but how light?
~mike
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