I've used A Homer Hilson with Pari Motos or 650b converted Rambouillet
with Hetres. Both bikes have spd pedals with the black outer cage and
I used MTB shoes with recessed cleats. I use a 700c Roadeo for double
centuries and I ride with either Grand Bois Cerf? 30mm or Schwalbe
Kojaks.
If I can
That bike is ROMANTIC! If it was mine I'd never get anything done. If just let
it sweep me around in dreamy style...
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That looks like a custom Apaloosa style. Man, that is a stunner! When I
ditch the man's diamond style frame and go for a step-through that's what I
want. I'd love to know what the colour is; it looks like a brick
red.Absolutely gorgeous!
On Tuesday, February 11, 2014 7:18:07 PM UTC-6, Curtis
OT - where in Canada are you?
Not so much randonneuring but in Manitoba , but there's an ultra
endurance race going on this Saturday...130km...app 80 miles .
See
I swoon over the lugged stem.
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Yes. But the day they don't do fine... Is a bad one. Is a very expensive
one too.
Been there.
Will
On Tuesday, February 11, 2014 4:51:12 PM UTC-6, Peter M wrote:
I love metal fenders, personally. I know they are less safe but they
did fine for over 100 years on millions of bikes.
On
Proper!
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Some thoughts and pictures here http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/
~Hugh
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But a frame just got sketched out last night:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/12473139794/
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Jan has addressed this issue many times over the years. He has certainly
put the miles on metal-fendered bikes, on dirt as well as on pavement.
Me, I'd use metal on my road bikes if my fenders stayed on year 'round, but
here in 5-a-year westside ABQ, I install only for the monsoon and thus
like
My deep sympathy goes out to anyone who has had their metal front fender
crumple up, lock up their front wheel and cause harm to body and bike. I
had a front hub lock up on me when I was young, throwing me over the bars
with zero warning, and it was a huge bummer. Thank goodness I was going
Pic is from Peter White’s site.
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Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Any metal fenders have QR like longboards?
My deep
Is this a hypothetical build or is it a design for a real bike? Are you a
frame builder or will you commission someone to build it?
I use BikeCad a lot for trying out bicycle ideas and it's a lot of fun and
VERY easy to use.
On Wednesday, February 12, 2014 12:12:58 PM UTC-6,
It's a real design for a future bike. I'm working with a friend who is. My
job is to sit by the drafting table and drink his beer.
:)
On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 11:22 AM, Chris Lampe 2 clampe9...@yahoo.comwrote:
Is this a hypothetical build or is it a design for a real bike? Are you a
frame
On Wednesday, February 12, 2014 10:55:51 AM UTC-8, Pudge wrote:
As for #2, you mean like this?
Yes, that's what I mean. Even though I thought it up in my own head, I
expected other folks to had thought of it as well. At least I *think* I
thought it up in my own head. Maybe I
I think the pic illustrates your point, which is that the mid-fork fender mount
solution could look fine, even normal, if the stay-bending is done with care.
Peter White don’t build haphazard-looking bicycles.
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Lovely photos, Hugh. I really envy you California Rivsters.
On Wednesday, February 12, 2014 10:02:24 AM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote:
Some thoughts and pictures here http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/
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*gasp* That bike is so lovely it took my breath away.
On Tuesday, February 11, 2014 5:18:07 PM UTC-8, Curtis wrote:
The head tube on the BLUG bicycle is amazing. Wow!
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Yes, it at least looks deliberate. Just like the front facing dropouts
look deliberate. All disky bikes should have the dropouts facing in a
direction so that braking forces pull the wheel IN, not OUT.
The thing that weirds me out about that bike is I can't see the stay on the
other side.
trueand again with the double-stayed Mark's Rack setup. That has
become Rivs standard install configuration for the Marks Rack.
On Tuesday, February 11, 2014 9:20:51 PM UTC-8, BSWP wrote:
And again with the flat rear rack - no tombstone hump. A beautiful clean
look.
- Andrew,
About August I'll be envying you B.C. Riv folk.
And the offer is open and for real, can save on $.
Peace,
~Hugh
Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep
moving. -- Albert Einstein
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On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 11:49 AM, Cecily
C'mon up! August is glorious here.
On Wednesday, February 12, 2014 12:20:29 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote:
About August I'll be envying you B.C. Riv folk.
And the offer is open and for real, can save on $.
Peace,
~Hugh
“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep
Nice! I love custom stuff so I hope you post a lot of progress pics!
On Wednesday, February 12, 2014 12:12:58 PM UTC-6, Christopher Chen wrote:
But a frame just got sketched out last night:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/12473139794/
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Cecily,
Planning on a Summer trip June 27th through July 16th and was planning on
these destinations, Siskiyou Wilderness, PDX and Bay Area for the Riv
rally. I wasn't planning on going that far North on this vacation but then
things change.
-Hugh
On Feb 12, 2014 12:42 PM, Cecily Walker
Has anyone ever attached a Wald basket to a Silver hupe to make a quick
release type rear, basket?
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You are damned fortunate to have all of that 4 miles away! I love my nearby
bosque (the green, or at least greenish, belt lining the Rio Grande on both
sides) but it's not like the LANF!
I think I may have ridden those trails 10+ years ago, when I visited my
brother in LA.
On Wed, Feb 12, 2014
I haven't. Sounds like a neat idea.
But I would imagine that the repeated mounting and dismounting of the hupe
would really gouge up the paint on the frame.
Mine gouged the paint upon first installation and I don't use it.
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It looks like the stay would slide out of the clamp if a stick got jammed
into the fender.
Maybe use a piece of round rubber to insert over the end of the stay, and
then gently tighten the screw on the clamp so it is tight enough to hold
for normal use, but loose enough to pop out upon
Brian,
I like the idea. Why not use a back rack? Or if you want something smaller
than there's the Carridice bagman which is a bit stronger with the stay's
attached at the seat stay's. my 2 cents.
~Hugh
On Wednesday, February 12, 2014 1:12:48 PM UTC-8, Brian Campbell wrote:
Has anyone ever
what Riv rando riders use for shoes/pedals/tires
Speedplay Frogs. Shoes - any of Pearl Izumi, Sidi Dominators, Keen sandals.
Whatever I like at the time. Need a stiff sole, but want a somewhat
sneaker-like fit.
Tires - I have used Nifty Swifties, Michelin Axial Raid, Michelin Megamium,
I would not recommend the Silver Hupe to my worst enemy. It will destroy the
paint on your seatstays.
That said, if you care nothing about the paint on your bicycle, use and enjoy
the Silver Hupe.
--Eric N
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What angles? Tires?
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73.5 degree seattube, 18 chainstays, 2 degree top tube slope, designed for
650b x 55 with fenders, canti brakes.
Designed as a porteur style, front rack designed to be broadsheet sized and
designed to carry 50kg.
cc
On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 3:30 PM, Evan Baird vanster...@gmail.com wrote:
Mr. Moore,
I am lucky. My paradigm regarding Los Angeles hasn't always included that
short phrase. I was born here but spent a significant portion of my life
North of San Francisco. I used to say I'd never live in L.A. add some
expletives and that's about where I stood on the notion of living in
Are you getting a custom fork too?
On Wednesday, February 12, 2014 3:33:53 PM UTC-8, Christopher Chen wrote:
73.5 degree seattube, 18 chainstays, 2 degree top tube slope, designed
for 650b x 55 with fenders, canti brakes.
Designed as a porteur style, front rack designed to be broadsheet
https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/7M05uiaC9P8/ddZL3qwQmxUJ
Coconutbill this photo is breathtaking.
Some day I would like to come out from Texas and do this ride.
Paul in Dallas
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Your question is one I often ask myself too. Love the look of metal
fenders, but...
The thing is recently I wonder about the danger difference, since while
plastic fenders with QRs might not have the wheel jam at the fender stay,
if something gets in there big enough to lock the wheel
http://www.bbinstitute.com/dl/dx_demo_chapter_10.pdf
On Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 11:49 AM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote:
That would depend on the BB and what your priorities are. Campy bottom
brackets from the classic era are rebuildable and can last pretty much
forever if they're taken
John Philip, I really like your cockpit set up and may go a similar route
on my vintage Schwinn Cimarron.
I could see the black knobbie gizmo's would offer a nice position
variation for longer rides.
What's the proper term for them?
For longer rides varying my hand
May have missed it, but what are you asking for your AHH? Willing to ship?
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Well yes, it's a custom low trail fork to handle correctly with such
weight. Internal routing.
On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 3:58 PM, Evan Baird vanster...@gmail.com wrote:
Are you getting a custom fork too?
On Wednesday, February 12, 2014 3:33:53 PM UTC-8, Christopher Chen wrote:
73.5 degree
Plug: http://www.bantambicycles.com/
On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 4:15 PM, Christopher Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote:
Well yes, it's a custom low trail fork to handle correctly with such
weight. Internal routing.
On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 3:58 PM, Evan Baird vanster...@gmail.com wrote:
Are you
It's a big planet out there, and once you adapt to living out of panniers,
freedom expands to consume the available funds. A lot can change, and 2 or
3 weeks of vacation time becomes a serious constraint.
dougP
On Wednesday, February 12, 2014 12:50:56 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote:
Cecily,
They are Dia-Compe Knob Grips. aka dummy levers or stoker levers. I got
them from Velo Orange. Cane Creek makes a more lever shaped version.
On Wednesday, February 12, 2014 11:41:04 AM UTC-5, truegolden wrote:
John Philip, I really like your cockpit set up and may go a similar
route on
Hugh, you forgot the toot toot toot lookin' . part. ( CCR ref)
As always your photos are well composed and meaningful. Having spent my
whole adult life not far from there it makes me miss the
fall/winter/spring rides in the San Gabriel's even more. But when I
remember summer I know why
Say's the retired guy :-)
~Hugh
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moving. -- Albert Einstein
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On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 4:59 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote:
It's a big planet out there, and once you adapt to living
Mike,
Thanks for the compliment. Yeah Summer is ah sweltering. My mind is already
working on a slew of Summer location rides between August through early
November. Either high up or coastal. We work with what we have. I'm not
complaining till late August.
I've got a doosy S240 location planned
You can visit so long as you sign a contract not to purchase real property
north of Yuba City.
On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 5:33 PM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote:
Mike,
Thanks for the compliment. Yeah Summer is ah sweltering. My mind is
already working on a slew of Summer location
...and south of Prince Rupert.
On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 5:36 PM, Christopher Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote:
You can visit so long as you sign a contract not to purchase real property
north of Yuba City.
On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 5:33 PM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.comwrote:
Mike,
Thanks
carry 100+ lbs? That is a big load. I'll be watching to see what Bob
does with that.
I'm looking forward to get mine from Bob really soon. It's finished except
for decals and final cleanup.
~mike
Carlsbad Ca.
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Yeah Chris I'll go and buy where ever I feel like buying to include a unit
next door to you and party 24/7. And whether to visit ? PDX hasn't won
that bid just yet. You folks will need to do better Seattle and Vancouver
may get my patronage ;-)
I'll give you PDXers a little slack as you just
OH THE BURN
On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 5:54 PM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote:
Right. You saw the pictures and are chillingly jealous. Don't worry Chris
warm 80's are right around the corner... err sorry five months around the
corner.
~Hugh
Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep
You need to start using sunscreen Cocochen to prevent that burn.
~Hugh
Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep
moving. -- Albert Einstein
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On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 6:03 PM, Christopher Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote:
OH THE BURN
May I also suggest Aloe vera for that singe.
~Hugh
Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep
moving. -- Albert Einstein
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On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 6:21 PM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote:
You need to start using
Hugh, you must be thinking of Romero Saddle to the famous Hot Springs?
I've been trying hard not to brag to the PDX's about this balmy Febuary
weather.
It's really too good to be true...
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Sorry. Nice try. Not the Romero Saddle one closer.. Lots closer but cool
and breezy.
~Hugh
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moving. -- Albert Einstein
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On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 6:33 PM, Coconutbill evan.spa...@gmail.com
Has to be Malibu (ie. Will Rogers, Leo Carillo...?)
nice shots, dude!
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I think BQ has shown some (British?) bikes with mid-fork fender stays. I do
like the look of Pudge's example.
My V-O fender clips never clipped very tightly, and I've definitely knocked
them out with sticks. I just bought new stays, though, expressly to have a
tighter fender mount.
Now I'm
Like a rubber tube that fits over the stay, and then you clamp the tube in
the clip? Sounds promising.
Better idea than a Silly Putty failsafe connection: pull it slowly like
taffy, but a sharp shock will shear it off clean. Knead it back together to
reinstall.
Philip
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Oh my, this is gonna be sweet!!
Sent from my iPhone
On Feb 12, 2014, at 5:44 PM, Mike Schiller mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote:
carry 100+ lbs? That is a big load. I'll be watching to see what Bob does
with that.
I'm looking forward to get mine from Bob really soon. It's finished
can't wait.
trotify?
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Wonderfully composed and an enjoyable read. Got me thinking about my own
fortune in having a riding resource outside my back door (Although Gozales,
McGonnigle, and Black Mountain have nowhere near the extent of Big Tijunga).
That in turn led to reading about Sunland-Tijunga history, the
I FEEL THE NEED
THE NEED
FOR STEED
On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 7:14 PM, Coconutbill evan.spa...@gmail.com wrote:
can't wait.
trotify?
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On Wednesday, February 12, 2014 8:49:16 PM UTC-6, Philip Williamson wrote:
...
Now I'm imagining filing a divot into a stay and using some sort of
spring-loaded ball bearing to hold the stay in place... like a ratchet
handle. Like a 5 ounce metal quick release... never mind.
Thanks Evan...nope try again. It's gonna be awesome! But not till the
really hot months.
~Hugh
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moving. -- Albert Einstein
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On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 6:45 PM, Coconutbill
Something shaped like a plastic perfume sampler vial.
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Tom,
Thank you Sir. Ha! I've read about the founding Women of
Tujunga/Sunlandbut lack a comprehensive understanding of the native
people's of this area.
I will remedy that.
I am more familiar with the La Jolla indian tribes of long ago and the
Cahuilla Indian people's of the Palm Springs region,
Found on the blug.
Glad rivendell is selling aeropresses at the BBH but traditional aeropress
technique? Come on!
I bet a test taste on My inverted method of aeropress style.
Next time Im over,like true dojo challenge style, Imma brew them some really
coffee.
Also Imma grab some beans from
you cannot beat my trangia pourover iron monkey style
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Found on the blug.
Glad rivendell is selling aeropresses at the BBH but traditional aeropress
technique? Come on!
I bet a test taste on My inverted
Looking forward to what you have in the making. The process I'm sure will
be gratifying.
~Hugh
On Wednesday, February 12, 2014 10:12:58 AM UTC-8, Christopher Chen wrote:
But a frame just got sketched out last night:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/12473139794/
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nor my kettle-drippage !
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Gruelling rides? Let's say spirited. Romantic. Humbling. Stupid.
I got a good one planned for China camp that involves something dumb.
Diablo? I got one equally as stupid. Carrying your own gear adds to the
complexity and nuttiness. Should be a blast.
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9 years as a barista and gosh darn it I still live percolated coffee the
best.
On Feb 12, 2014 11:50 PM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote:
Looking forward to what you have in the making. The process I'm sure will
be gratifying.
~Hugh
On Wednesday, February 12, 2014 10:12:58 AM UTC-8,
it's on. So Cal vs No Cal vs No No Cal COFFEE SHOWDOWN
On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 8:52 PM, Coconutbill evan.spa...@gmail.com wrote:
nor my kettle-drippage !
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Doh, misposted. Agreed the bikes are nice. One day I will spring for a full
custom. I am still torn as to what it would be. Road, off road etc.
On Feb 12, 2014 11:52 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote:
9 years as a barista and gosh darn it I still live percolated coffee the
best.
Bike Equivalent of a Unimog
On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 8:54 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.comwrote:
Doh, misposted. Agreed the bikes are nice. One day I will spring for a
full custom. I am still torn as to what it would be. Road, off road etc.
On Feb 12, 2014 11:52 PM, Peter Morgano
Ouch! I'd be afraid that is a scald waiting to happen!!
I can just see someone starting to press down and either the liquid shoots
out all over (or even jets up into your face if the seal isn't perfect), or
they tip the thing and slam the press part into the picnic table.
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TYPICAL CYCLISTS
On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 8:57 PM, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote:
Ouch! I'd be afraid that is a scald waiting to happen!!
I can just see someone starting to press down and either the liquid shoots
out all
http://stonehog.com/2014/01/08/shoes-for-cycles/
My take on shoes - though I've only done 200s and one 300k so far. I don't
have the world of experience some on this list possess, like Lynne, Steve,
Mike, Eric, and many others. I like clipless for some situations, for
instance, I came off
I switched to Crank Bros eggbeaters (various flavors) on most of my bikes
several years ago. Super easy in and out, lots of float, and unaffected by dirt
and mud.
My very favorite pair of shoes (I call them my lucky shoes, and they've been
from Sacramento to Seattle and across France and back,
As much as I love Vangroovy, we can't touch PDX for beer. Or donuts.
On Wednesday, February 12, 2014 5:50:21 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote:
Yeah Chris I'll go and buy where ever I feel like buying to include a unit
next door to you and party 24/7. And whether to visit ? PDX hasn't won
that bid
Cecily,
What! Really!Don't you Vangoovy folk head over the *border* for those
good fermented beverages fried holey goodness?
~Hugh
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moving. -- Albert Einstein
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