Really striking displays. My buddy has the road race version of that
Mercian. His moustache conversion with black leather.
On Saturday, November 16, 2013 7:19:00 PM UTC-6, BSWP wrote:
Very colourful! And beautiful bikes, though one marque in particular seems
absent... I always like those
David, yes, it did turn into a Hunqapillar party! We got stumped, rooted
around, and rocked the day away.
To piggyback on Mike's confirmation that I ride barefoot as much as
possible, we passed a young family on the way out and the girl, about 7,
announced to her parents after I'd passed, He's
Very nice custom and color - not too many of us in NJ as far as I can tell.
On Sunday, November 17, 2013 1:51:04 AM UTC-5, Iron Rider wrote:
Nice Rivendell seen in NJ -
http://www.flickr.com/photos/58781331@N07/10669854136/in/photostream/
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Johnny, I'm going to throw in a plug for the Thomson seatpost. I am nuts
about mine - Elite and Masterpiece. Part of the solution to reach if the
top tube is a bit too long for you.
On Saturday, November 16, 2013 9:00:48 PM UTC-6, Johnny Alien wrote:
I have the following items for sale:
It's no surprise to most people that I have fallen on my head. Having
done it with a regular Bell helmet, I lived without any fracture but a
serious concussion and was told I was lucky not to have broken my neck.
I've looked at the Hovding closely, I think it would definitely provide
better
Here in Michigan, I rely on a good base layer (AKA long johns) under my
regular clothes. I generally use a light fleece jacket and convertible
mittens with a microfiber neck gaiter to pull up over mouth and nose when I
need to. That usually keeps me from over heating. Only in extreme cold,
I still like the MSP suggestion. Having it in the Bay Area makes sense
because it's home base, but having it on either coast will make it
impractical for people on the other. It's more likely to gain national
participation if it is more centrally located.
Marc
On Sunday, November 17, 2013
It costs $500.00 and works one time only. Eeeek.
On Thursday, November 14, 2013 11:44:05 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote:
Well now...
http://jalopnik.com/swedes-develop-invisible-bike-helmet-1460189477
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So did Personal Locator Beacons (PLB) when they first came out. Now a high
quality, very small one is $270. Rated at five years, that's a small price
to pay for the security that should something go very wrong I will have
help within a few hours. I carry with me on all my rides. The price of
The price will come down. The invisible helmet..It seems to be a purely
about helmet hair issues. I would rather wear a helmet than a cervical
collar. I envision not turning my head to check on traffic as often with it
on, infected hair follicles where I shave, and a hot sticky neck. How do
Helmet hair isn't the only thing it solves. One of the reasons I do not
wear a helmet is because the weight on my head and the motion it has
combine to really mess with my vertigo. I suspect it is part of why people
don't like wearing them, except they don't know it because the price for
them
Lets find a time and place even hotter than Walnut Creek in the middle of
July. Show some fortitude guys and gals.
Michael
On Sunday, November 17, 2013 10:34:01 AM UTC-5, Marc Irwin wrote:
I still like the MSP suggestion. Having it in the Bay Area makes sense
because it's home base, but
Hello all-
It is time to part with my Long Haul Trucker. It's a utility blue model
from 2008, 56cm frame, and 700C wheels. Features such extras as Jandd
Extreme front rack, Velo Orange hammered fenders, dynamo hub powered
lighting, and Nitto Grand Roundoneur (sic) bars, which of course are
Phoenix in late July.
I'd be very tempted if the jamboree were to be in Colorado. Can the Deacon
host it?
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Can the Deacon host it?
I wish I could.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Sunday, November 17, 2013 12:00:26 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote:
Phoenix in late July.
I'd be very tempted if the jamboree were to be in Colorado. Can the Deacon
host it?
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On Nov 17, 2013 2:11 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:
Can the Deacon host it?
I wish I could.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Sunday, November 17, 2013 12:00:26 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote:
Phoenix in late July.
Dave, this is exactly the setup that I was going to suggest, as it is something
I'd like to try on my Bleriot. I have 8spd Shimano brifters and would like to
try them with one of the bars that you mention. Seems like they would work; at
least it's worth a try before investing in new shifters
Bump with price drop $80
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On 11/17/2013 02:17 AM, Philip Williamson wrote:
Hey!
No name calling.
Yes, as used here -- the legacy of BSNYC and Richard Sachs --
re-enactment is nothing more than name calling, a way to mock and
insult. Such crap.
Today's Washington Post Outlook section has a story about Gettysburg
God.
Moving on: one huge problem afflicting the Northern army was McClellan, who
had delusions of grandeur combined with a fear of fighting. Anecdote:
Lincoln and friend Ozias Hatch were on a bluff overlooking the Army of the
Potomac. Lincoln leaned over and whispered, Hatch: What is that!?
Grip Kings are sold.
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On 11/17/2013 05:41 PM, Patrick Moore wrote:
Moving on: one huge problem afflicting the Northern army was
McClellan, who had delusions of grandeur combined with a fear of
fighting. Anecdote:
Lincoln and friend Ozias Hatch were on a bluff overlooking the Army of
the Potomac. Lincoln leaned
http://www.velominati.com/tradition/lemaster-of-the-v-locus/
In America at least, it’s easy to pick out riders who took a page out of
his book on positioning, riding long and stretched out positions and
mashing gears heels-down at 60rpm while gently rocking their shoulders. It
brings a tear of
Seatpost and speedplays are gone as well. Saddle and saddle pak are still
available. This is a super comfortable light saddle. I have seen them on
quite a few light Rivendell builds. :)
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Going back over this, the voting started some time ago so who has been
keeping tally? And what is the result? Dates mentioned have been July
12-13 July 19-20-21, and the Bay Area and Twin Cities seeming to have
traction as far as hosts lodging options, with Jim Thill suggesting a
camping
Don,
Glad to hear your recovering from your back issues...I can relate at 52 I
have osteoarthritis in my 5th 6th vertebrae and have had a herniated disc
in same area and it seems a long slow recovery. I have been strengthening
my back and abdominal muscles which seems to help. This past
It's when you think ahead and get a good plan together. :-)
On Nov 17, 2013 8:48 PM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote:
Don,
Glad to hear your recovering from your back issues...I can relate at 52 I
have osteoarthritis in my 5th 6th vertebrae and have had a herniated disc
in same area
If we go by the votes, China Camp won.
On Sun, Nov 17, 2013 at 5:32 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote:
Going back over this, the voting started some time ago so who has been
keeping tally? And what is the result? Dates mentioned have been July
12-13 July 19-20-21, and the Bay Area and Twin
Ha! Oh yeah forethought gotta work on that. Like with making posts:-)
~Hugh
On Sunday, November 17, 2013 5:51:12 PM UTC-8, Peter M wrote:
It's when you think ahead and get a good plan together. :-)
On Nov 17, 2013 8:48 PM, hsmitham hughs...@gmail.com javascript:
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Don,
Glad to
I'd love to see LeMond bombing down Diablo on a Betty Foy.
Elbows on the fork crown, chin resting on the lugged stem.
Screaming.
Jeff Hagedorn
Warragul, VIC Australia
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Planning is what you think you're going to do 'till you can't, at which
point you throw all the pieces up in the air as a distraction and make it
up from there. Grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Sunday, November 17, 2013 6:48:51 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote:
Don,
Glad to hear your recovering from
I was getting ready for today's ride and trying to decide between getting
kitted up in bibs, jersey, clipless pedals or my standard rambling
kit--Sambas, Chrome knickers, wool undershirt and t-shirt. I just couldn't
get excited about the bibs and all that. Over the past year I've pretty
much
On Sun, Nov 17, 2013 at 6:48 PM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote:
What is this planing? Never heard of it? Patrick please explain or anyone
who knows of this phenomenon.
Read back issues of Bicycle Quarterly. Or perhaps someone who has
experienced it can explain -- Ryan W, Steve?
I've been lurking for some time, so I thought I'd introduce myself as I enter
the home stretch of a long wait for my Sam. My name is Tom, I cover tech for a
living, and I live near Rivendell's now two stores (!). I have been in to chat
with Grant, Will, Jared, Vince and others on several
I vote drops. I have had Alba's and don't care for them. I like Noodles.
On Sunday, November 17, 2013 9:26:21 PM UTC-5, Tom Mainelli wrote:
I've been lurking for some time, so I thought I'd introduce myself as I
enter the home stretch of a long wait for my Sam. My name is Tom, I cover
tech
I always used drops on everything until I got my Sam with albas. If I had
just one bike it would have Albas on it.
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Albas, without a doubt. Worst case scenario is you decide you want to
experiment with other bars. But the albas are amazing bars.
Also, don't be afraid to get a tire that will give you the option of dirt
and trail. You may well be surprised how much you enjoy impromptu
exploration that Rivs
We are in the midst of a Sit Up Beg Epidemic. by which I assume the
writer is referring to upright bars. He waxes about the apparent relaxed
position of Greg Lemond, et al, in the 80s. Well, a lot of people on
upright bars look pretty relaxed. Isn't there a photo somewhere of the
There were 2 weekends in play. What was the preference?
Hey Manny - you're gonna need a whole lot more squid!
dougP
On Sunday, November 17, 2013 5:54:36 PM UTC-8, Anne Paulson wrote:
If we go by the votes, China Camp won.
On Sun, Nov 17, 2013 at 5:32 PM, dougP doug...@cox.net
I just switched from noodles to albatross for my Hilsen after years of nothing
but drop bars. Like you, I was inspired to try something new by some of the
photos I've seen of staff bikes. Why not experiment a little? I tried a
couple of different configurations and thought the albatross bars
Bars are almost as personal as saddles, but I like Drops. My favorites:
Road, lowish: bar none, none, none (NPI): Grand Bois Maes parallel --
narrow! 37 at hoods widening to ~40 at ends of hooks. I like them!
The Noodles are almost as nice, if I use a stem 1 cm longer. This puts the
Noodles a
I guess you can go back anytime you think back is more fun. In the meantime,
it MIGHT be time to outfit that Hilsen with albatross bars. Just sayin'.
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Oh, but there is something uniquely fine about the setup the writer
describes. I, for one, find it perfect, but each to his own. I cannot,
repeat cannot, find a sit up and beg position comfortable or efficient --
it screams dragging to me and the saddles hurt my ass.
As a youth I rode hundreds if
This was a really fun little get together! I arrived a little early
with my friend Rob and our Quickbeams and dropped my Rivy hatchet
off. Then met up with Mike for a spin up the creek trail to Santiago
Oaks Regional Park and
meandered around there a bit. That took a couple hours or so, just in
I've been riding a Hillborne since 2009, and I vote drops. Specifically the
Nitto Noodle. According to the catalogue, as a 6' male, I ought to be
riding a manly 46 or 48 cm bar, but I guess I'm more of a non-manly man,
and really love the 44cm Noodle. I guess you could get a different
Are the Koolstop ThinLine threaded pads used for both 'V brakes and
Canti's? I have a set of Paul's Touring Canti's that need 4 new pads. Any
help to confirm this is appreciated before I pull the trigger.
Thanks,
~Hugh
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I had proposed multiple rallies but was clearly shot down. Yet there can be
only one National Jamboree so the logical spot in my opinion is Rivendell
world headquarters and the surrounding area. It appeared to be leading in the
poll system as well although again in my opinion it was setup in
These are the kind you need for Paul's
http://www.jensonusa.com/Kool-Stop-Thinline-Shoes Pull that trigger!
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Are the Koolstop ThinLine threaded pads used for both 'V brakes and
Canti's? I have a set of Paul's Touring Canti's that need 4 new
What Ryan said, lets nail the weekend and location once and for all! It
might be too much to ask the RBW folk to host as it seems they have their
hands full with the BBH store front. We do need locals to take the lead ,
perhaps create another Group dedicated to the organization planning of
the
98% of the time on the road, but for how long and at what intensity do you
ride on any given outing? I like A-bars a lot, but find drops give more
positions that I appreciate on rides over an hour. At higher speeds your
are quite the wind brake as well. At 10MPH that doesn't matter as much, but
if
Had the pleasure to stop by the new shop downtown. I've stopped there a
handful of times prior a couple of weeks ago but now the new location it's
starting to take shape onto it's own. Still lots of quirky things that you
don't really expect in a bike shop, wood burnt signs and twine
Patrick,
As a former golfer, All Pac-8 first string in 1973, I can relate planning
to golf stiffness. The flexibility of the shaft adds some energy to the
golf swing. As the swing speed increases, it becomes more difficult to time
the kick of the shaft. I can see a comparison in bicycle frames.
I am also Tom and I own a Sam. My Sam has inverted Albas. See
here.http://www.flickr.com/photos/20853610@N05/10012872764/
It is my personal preference. They work well for me using Sam as an All
Rounder country bike. Sam gets ridden on the road at a good clip, on dirt
trails without
Nicely done!
~Hugh
On Sunday, November 17, 2013 7:18:17 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
This was a really fun little get together! I arrived a little early
with my friend Rob and our Quickbeams and dropped my Rivy hatchet
off. Then met up with Mike for a spin up the creek trail to
Missed you! And Evan! And Jim! And Bryan!
Was a nice little excuse for a get together and ride.
On 11/17/13, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote:
Nicely done!
~Hugh
On Sunday, November 17, 2013 7:18:17 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
This was a really fun little get together! I
I really enjoy the Albas on my AHH. Switched from noodles after about 500
miles. Have over a thousand on the Albas and enjoy them more and more. You
may experiment with not much cost. I fine tinkering with the fit part of
the enjoyment. I also trust in Kevin.
Congrats and have fun,
Curtis
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Looks pretty relaxed: http://www.flickr.com/photos/64942209@N00/3213668939
On 11/17/13, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote:
We are in the midst of a Sit Up Beg Epidemic. by which I assume the
writer is referring to upright bars. He waxes about the apparent relaxed
position of Greg Lemond, et
Thanks Manny,
Feel like I'm been there now.
~Hugh
On Sunday, November 17, 2013 8:11:29 PM UTC-8, Manuel Acosta wrote:
Had the pleasure to stop by the new shop downtown. I've stopped there a
handful of times prior a couple of weeks ago but now the new location it's
starting to take shape
Thanks David,
Pulled that trigger.
~Hugh
On Sunday, November 17, 2013 7:48:30 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
These are the kind you need for Paul's
http://www.jensonusa.com/Kool-Stop-Thinline-Shoes Pull that trigger!
On 11/17/13, hsmitham hughs...@gmail.com javascript: wrote:
No photo of the basket'n'hatchet set-up?
dougP
On Sunday, November 17, 2013 8:28:45 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
Missed you! And Evan! And Jim! And Bryan!
Was a nice little excuse for a get together and ride.
On 11/17/13, hsmitham hughs...@gmail.com javascript: wrote:
Nicely
Sign me up, now! This has the makings of an event to base a tour around
(hint-hint) for those who may be off for the summer or looking for a
bike-worthy vacation. Start thinkin' dreamin'.
dougP
On Sunday, November 17, 2013 7:56:50 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote:
What Ryan said, lets nail the
Thought I would extend an invite to this list to participate in the annual PTSD
Ride (Post Thanksgiving and Turkey Day) on the Friday after Thanksgiving. We'll
leave Davis, CA, at about 7 a.m. and follow a tried-and-true 200-kilometer
route to the Embarcadero in San Francisco. Along the way,
Hey Leafslayer! Glad to see youre able to sneak away for a ride, and throw
some albas on the LHT. Youll love 'em! -mike
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On Nov 17, 2013, at 9:21 PM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
I was getting ready for today's ride and trying to decide between getting
kitted up
The one that got away!
On 11/17/13, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote:
No photo of the basket'n'hatchet set-up?
dougP
On Sunday, November 17, 2013 8:28:45 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
Missed you! And Evan! And Jim! And Bryan!
Was a nice little excuse for a get together and ride.
On
Mike,
Timely, I was going to make a similar post...an old riding partner returned
to Los Angeles after living in Massachusetts for three years I always rode
race bike mode with him and wore a sausage suit, this Summer I was cleaning
out my Bike clothing closet and stuffed all my kits into two
Here's the only picture I could snap.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pedalpusher61/10909791366/
~Hugh
On Sunday, November 17, 2013 9:31:34 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote:
Mike,
Timely, I was going to make a similar post...an old riding partner
returned to Los Angeles after living in Massachusetts
I know. How about a loop up through Mendocino County through Anderson
Valley, Philo and then down the coast back to the city.
Best,
~Hugh
On Sun, Nov 17, 2013 at 9:12 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote:
Sign me up, now! This has the makings of an event to base a tour around
(hint-hint)
With a sport coat no less.
~Hugh
On Sunday, November 17, 2013 8:39:23 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
Looks pretty relaxed: http://www.flickr.com/photos/64942209@N00/3213668939
On 11/17/13, dougP doug...@cox.net javascript: wrote:
We are in the midst of a Sit Up Beg Epidemic.
hatchet and bike content:
Tomahawk-throwing champion chases burglar from home with ax - latimes.com
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-tomahawk-thief-ax-20131104,0,1410758.story#axzz2kyOQ9OhF
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Did you find a home for this? I've got a friend who may be in the market.
On Friday, November 8, 2013 2:32:43 PM UTC-8, robert zeidler wrote:
I have a 64cm Sam Hillborne up for auction on ebay, that someone needs to
put to some good use.
My apologies to Jim if I've used the wrong protocol
Anyone have a used one for sale? Wanted to see what all the low trail
hullabaloo was about but somewhat on the cheap. Riv content is will buy the
build components from Rivendell, not that big a fan of VO components, just
my opinion. Thanks either way.
Peter
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Pulls it off!
On 11/17/13, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote:
With a sport coat no less.
~Hugh
On Sunday, November 17, 2013 8:39:23 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
Looks pretty relaxed: http://www.flickr.com/photos/64942209@N00/3213668939
On 11/17/13, dougP doug...@cox.net
The Bleriot frame has been sold - thank you to those who showed an
interest.
On Wednesday, 13 November 2013 17:24:52 UTC-8, Brent wrote:
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