Agreed about the Rawland. I was tempted to keep that frame for myself, but I'm
sporting a thicker-than-usual winter pelt this year, and I'm not sure I should
be riding a frame with flexy undersized tubing, haha.
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Thanks, Ian. My intention is solitude, but that seems harder and harder to
do with each passing year in Colorado. I met a few folks, and tried to stay
upwind of them for their laundry scents! I see elk, coyote, deer, fox,
rabbits, bear, martins, newts, frogs, and every other now and again a
My sweetheart gave me a new bike for valentines day!
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Glad you're both spoke-n for! Grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Friday, February 14, 2014 7:03:13 AM UTC-7, Michael Hechmer wrote:
My sweetheart gave me a new bike for valentines day!
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oh good - was afraid maybe you got her a bike - very cute
On Friday, February 14, 2014 8:03:13 AM UTC-6, Michael Hechmer wrote:
My sweetheart gave me a new bike for valentines day!
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Please forgive my cross-posting this on another group. I have two well-used,
but decent Suntour pedals from the 1990's. For the price, I will ship both or
either at my expense in Priority Mail Flat Rate boxes. Knock off $5.00 if you
want both. I can take PayPal or a check. Please reply
Lose the pelt, keep the frame - reward based motivation?
On Friday, February 14, 2014 3:56:23 AM UTC-7, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
wrote:
Agreed about the Rawland. I was tempted to keep that frame for myself, but
I'm sporting a thicker-than-usual winter pelt this year, and I'm not sure I
That sounds like a pretty good idea, but truth be told, road bikes are more of
a theoretical desire for me these days. I really don't have much desire to ride
tires less than 2 wide.
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And I'm somewhat kidding. I'm not THAT heavy. I mostly like to poke some
good-natured fun at the BQ club, planing, etc. And also I like to pick apart
the oversize tubing label that has been applied to the tubing diameter that
has become standard in recent decades. (If oversize is the current
Yep, that's it. WTB Grip Kings. Cheaply.
Fair winds,
Captain Conway
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And this little fellow fits not-too-bad in that aeropress cylinder:
http://www.amazon.com/Porlex-Mini-Stainless-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B0044ZA066
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I met a gal at a charity ride last year in Mobile AL. She was on her
lovely new Nordavinden. I was on my Riv Road. We admired each others
bikes and swapped in the parking area just to see how each one felt. I
found the Rawlnad to be much stiffer and slower responding compared to
the Road and
That Hunq is a BEAUTIFUL bike.
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Subject: [RBW] Re: Any metal fenders have QR like longboards?
Looks like there
The snow began falling in Maryland on Wednesday evening and by Thursday
mid-day it had accumulated to about 12 inches. Thursday afternoon and
evening brought light rain, sleet and a bit more snow. The temperature
dropped overnight, and this morning we had an icy mess. However, by 1pm
the
Awesome!
With abandon,
Patrick
On Friday, February 14, 2014 2:23:22 PM UTC-7, WETH wrote:
The snow began falling in Maryland on Wednesday evening and by Thursday
mid-day it had accumulated to about 12 inches. Thursday afternoon and
evening brought light rain, sleet and a bit more snow.
Howdy,
I have as the heading states a honey B17 Special that I'd like to swap for
same condition in black. Please contact off group and include pictures if
your interested. I've included images that represent the condition quite
well. I purchased this saddle used and it has some mild scuffs
I approve of the music, though. It sounds like Justin Townes Earle...a
Nashville son.
Livin' Music City,
Edwin
On Wednesday, February 12, 2014 10:46:42 PM UTC-6, Manuel Acosta wrote:
Found on the blug.
Glad rivendell is selling aeropresses at the BBH but traditional aeropress
technique?
Anyone try the PDW metal fenders ?
https://www.ridepdw.com/goods/fenders/full-metal-fenders-city
Includes front and rear safety releases.
They have extra cut outs in the fenders for zip tie install.
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I modified my list, subtracted one, added two bikes/frames. One that I
added is a lugged steel Singular Osprey, which is attractive and similar in
character and basic design to a Rambouillet.
On Friday, February 14, 2014 12:32:26 PM UTC-6, Fullylugged wrote:
I met a gal at a charity ride last
Here's the link:
http://hiawathacyclery.blogspot.com/2014/02/used-bikes-and-frames.html
On Friday, February 14, 2014 5:11:44 PM UTC-6, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
wrote:
I modified my list, subtracted one, added two bikes/frames. One that I
added is a lugged steel Singular Osprey, which is
I keep mine lashed to my R-14 Rack. I short pieces of 1/2 wide nylon
strap that are zip-tied closed. So the zip ties are just attached to the
strap and not to the leather. This gives me security but seems to be
easier on the leather.
I carry a commuting load that is some clothes, lunch,
The bike is my girlfriend's. While I would love to say it's her Valentine's
present, she ordered it almost a year ago... just good timing. ;) The bike
uses Glorious lugs, similar geometry to the Betty, but longer chainstays.
Color is a dark cherry with some flake in it to make it sparkle. She
I have also been using an aeropress for about a year now really like it.
I grind whole beans right before adding them into the aeropress.
Some mornings smelling the aroma of fresh ground beans is almost as good as the
coffee, but not quite.
For me the wonderful aroma does add to the enjoyment.
Thanks for the plug, Ryan! They're actually mine.
In addition to those, I also have an original drop bar 1987 Bridgestone MB-1
listed, too.
I have enough components to build any of these several times over, so if you
have something you'd rather have on the canti-Rom or Atlantis or Quickbeam,
Forget the aeropress technique.. :) I want to know how BIG those tires are
on that Sam at the left edge of the beginning frame of the video. They look
positively huge!
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I'm thinking of getting a Rivendell bike but would like to see one (or
several) first. I enjoyed reading Just Ride and I like what I see online
but would like to see a few examples in the steel before I lay down any
cold hard cash. I'm probably looking at the Roadeo model, as I don't see
the aeropress makes any coffee taste good. got one for my birthday last
year and haven't used anything since. the only problem is, in my
experience, it uses much more coffee than I would normally use for pour
over. but taste is everything, makes cheap coffee taste like expensive
coffee so in
Forgot to mention those used coffee grounds are great for composting and flower
beds.
I also reuse my filter for the aeropress about 3 or 4 times before throwing in
compost pile.
If I go beyond that I have had the filter fail and dump grounds into cup then
I have to get my tea strainer to
Here's my '83 Ross Force 1 with albatross bars instead on original bullmoose
bars.
It's a great ride for the country or in town
https://www.dropbox.com/s/20hz33fses3in93/IMG_1240.JPG
https://www.dropbox.com/s/nfun8st4zy8bnvs/IMG_1303.JPG
Charlie Fowler
Hamilton Ohio
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She's a lucky girl. Promise us you will post more photos soon!
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On Feb 13, 2014, at 2:32 PM, BlueRambouillet jpl1...@gmail.com wrote:
The bike is my girlfriend's. While I would love to say it's her Valentine's
present, she ordered it almost a year ago... just good
Man, yall will be stepping out in style this spring!
On Feb 14, 2014 6:40 PM, Leah Peterson jonasandle...@gmail.com wrote:
She's a lucky girl. Promise us you will post more photos soon!
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On Feb 13, 2014, at 2:32 PM, BlueRambouillet jpl1...@gmail.com wrote:
The bike is my
Deekun P,
I have always lashed my Saddlesack large. I've always done it with
zipties, but I am noticing that I've severely pulled the double-slots out
of shape. The Saddlesack Large is not currently on any bike.
I run the Saddlesack Medium on the Windsor. The rack didn't line up quite
Another list member suggested using bungee balls--they're plastic spheres
with a bungee loop that comes out through one end. They work great; I put a
length of zip-tie at the other end and feed it through the slots at the
bottom of the saddlesack. This way I can attach and remove the sack in less
I've been using the short Irish straps and they've been working great! Easy
on and off as needed. And as you all have seen, I've really loaded gear in
and on the large
SaddleSack.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/9360326375/in/set-72157634780609741
With abandon,
Patrick
On Saturday,
Oh! Too bad!
I have one but in worse condition than yours.
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I told my wife I would get her a Foy or Cheviut if she wanted one but she
doesn't want one. Have been trying to convince her for some time now, but
she doesn't want to spend the bucks for it. She is happy commuting with her
400$ Raleigh. I have been trying to tell her that all her bad
A bit tangential, but can anyone point me (with URL) to an online source
for multi-packs of 12 long (or longer, up to 18) bungee ball cords that
also sells 1.5 nylon webbing and cam buckles?
Last Dec I got a good deal on the latter from Sierra, but it seems that
they don't have the bungee balls.
Amazon has a big selection. Search bungee balls.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Friday, February 14, 2014 5:41:32 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote:
A bit tangential, but can anyone point me (with URL) to an online source
for multi-packs of 12 long (or longer, up to 18) bungee ball cords that
also
They are *much* prettier looking in the flesh than they are in online pics
*.*
Let us know what you decide and what you may see there in Texas.
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All I could find on Amazon were 12 ones. And, I'd like to combine shipping
with the web/buckles.
On Fri, Feb 14, 2014 at 5:45 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:
Amazon has a big selection. Search bungee balls.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Friday, February 14, 2014 5:41:32 PM UTC-7,
Hey Will! Having ordered my Hunqapillar sight unseen, let alone ridden, I
well understand the apprehension. Have ridden my Hunqapillar for the past
two years and am delighted I did and looking back would not have changed a
thing about what I ordered. They really are that good. Yes, I talked
Erl, I have the greatest respect for you folks who trudge into the elements
and do so with a happy resolve. Thanks for sharing your experience. Best,
~Hugh
On Friday, February 14, 2014 1:23:22 PM UTC-8, WETH wrote:
The snow began falling in Maryland on Wednesday evening and by Thursday
I used zip ties at first to attach to rack, then switched to irish straps
because they are permanent and re-usable and allow me to take the bag off
the bike easily if i want.
Large saddle sack is where it's at.
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my buddy mounted the skinnies on his Mercian. They were the closest things
that came to fitting his tight clearances with 23mm front and 25mm rear.
He made mount mods and they gave him fits. He couldn't finish a ride
without them rubbing somewhere. He finally gave up. They are beautiful,
Hugh,
Thanks, but I do realize my little storm pales in comparison to Patrick's CO
winters and the winter they are experiencing north of me, as well as south with
all the ice.
As a young man I truly loved all four distinct seasons. Now, as a less young
man I wonder how much I would really
http://newalbioncycles.com/
Makes me wonder if, or the degree to which, Grant Peterson may be
associated with these bikes. Not sure how they are differentiated from
Soma, but some nice stuff coming.
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She did all this just so people will stop commenting on my bike. hehehehe
Prepare to be ignored. On this bike, she will most certainly be the center
of attention, even among people who are bike clueless.
I don't think the timing of the photo was accidental. The elves in Walnut
Creek can be
Michael:
You have got to get her onto a Rivendell, somehow. I had the same
discussion with my wife. Her ancient aluminum Trek was just fine, nothing
wrong with it, why would she want something different, etc, etc. An
Atlantis came onto the market she only agreed to check it out to appease
Hm...her brother lives in the SF areaI was thinking about
slamming my Bleriot seatpost and letting her ride it. But the SO height is
too high for her. Maybe a quick trip around the block.
Or find a local Riv-lady with comparable PBH who could let her test ride
their bike.
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What part of MD?
That Victorian house in the one pic looks like a house I see in the
Woodlawn/Security area sometimes.
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I commute on my Sam Hillborne, with a Brompton for backup and occassional
multimodal trips (eg throwing it my boss' trunk for out of town meetings). The
Sam is racked and has a QR for the bag. On the Brompton I use a bagman.
Wondering how the same setup would work with a large saddle sack.
Jay
Michael,
The greater Kensington area of Montgomery County. The Victorian in the photo
is the old circle manor.
http://ww2.gazette.net/stories/07212010/bethnew224558_32555.php
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Will:
While it seems like a gamble to buy a bike, especially a Really Nice Bike,
without seeing one, I too can vouch that with Rivendell it works. In '02,
I decided to by an Atlantis. When UPS delivered my bike in early '03, I had
never even seen any Rivendell live in person. They built the
Anything in particular you are after for seeing in the flesh?
Maybe we could answer some questions that would be helpful to you until
you can meet up with someone.
Here is a set of some very close up and graphic pics of my RBW bike when it
was new, just so you can see RBW paint/lug
Weather, like biking, is not a contest Erl! And no matter the weather, it
is down right nasty with the wrong clothing! No matter the weather, the
right clothing makes all the difference. Grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Friday, February 14, 2014 8:39:05 PM UTC-7, WETH wrote:
Hugh,
Thanks,
If you two are that different in height, your bike may be too much reach
for her to be comfortable, even with the seat lowered. A local Riv rider
with a bike that's a better fit is ideal as that person is a
dis-interested third party (hardy-har-har) who can vouch for the joys of
the ride.
Sorry, my post came out sounding the wrong way.
By writing worse condition as yours, I didn't mean anything was wrong
with yours. Just that mine isn't in an equally good condition as yours.
Yours looks great.
Doh! Emails and threads! Printed words sound different than spoken ones.
Looks like a lot of influence from Walnut Creek. I also would think that
Keith Bontrager might have something to say about their naming conventions:
http://newalbioncycles.com/privateer1/
Cheers,
David
it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal
On Fri, Feb 14, 2014 at 7:40 PM,
No, but I used to use the Pro-route spats. They look a little more vented
than the Duxback. Those go with the cape with the hood and might be a good
combination elsewhere, but in my area the Pro-route line handles even the
worst rainy weather. I actually bought the Carradice cape from RBW
Michael,
I understood what you intended to mean. And yes the printed word doesn't
have the nuances of the spoken language. Peace.
~Hugh
Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep
moving. -- Albert Einstein
http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/
On Fri, Feb 14, 2014
Erl,
I'll be cursing the heat at the end of July and wish I lived else where. We
make the most of what we have and where we live.
~Hugh
Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep
moving. -- Albert Einstein
http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/
On Fri, Feb 14, 2014
On first look I immediately liked the head badge. Makes me want to drink a
stout.
~Hugh going to the fridge for one Smitam
On Friday, February 14, 2014 7:40:06 PM UTC-8, eflayer wrote:
http://newalbioncycles.com/
Makes me wonder if, or the degree to which, Grant Peterson may be
Already had a stout and misspelled my name. Doh.
On Friday, February 14, 2014 10:41:57 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote:
On first look I immediately liked the head badge. Makes me want to drink a
stout.
~Hugh going to the fridge for one Smitam
On Friday, February 14, 2014 7:40:06 PM UTC-8,
After 45 Maryland winters, I've had enough.
I was recently texting my brother in law, who lives in SF, and it went
something like this:
Me: Jeff, you gotta help me convince Eva [my wife] that we should to move to
California near you guys. I've had it with Maryland winters!.
Jeff: Are you
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