My obscure choice is the Russell Moccasin all-leather, minimalist 'Thula
Thula'. I waited 4 months for these fine leather goods and they are
incredible. As in my testimony for how great they are does not sound
credible. Waterproof, thin-soled and responsive, amazing quality leather,
handmade
I just put the stabilizer on my chicken:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/15794369176/
The plastic bit is a bit clunky but it's on the other side of the downtube
from me, and I think the metal band looks classy. Wheel flop be gone!
On Thu, Nov 13, 2014 at 9:36 AM, 'Clayton' via RBW
Gorgeous! Looks like a bunch of folks were getting in some pre-work fishing.
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Thanks allot Mike, now I'm drooling over expensive leather shoes to! :)
Tony
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AnAtomica saddles from the get go are the most invisible saddle ever
designed. My problem with them is they never stopped stretching for me. I
had to tighten mine after every ride. So a finite life. Still, the most
invisible saddle ever.
I can compare my Quickbeam with 40mm Clements to my Hunqapillar with 2.1
rear/2.25 front Smart Sams on a wide variety of surfaces and situations.
Perhaps these experiences will help you make a choice, though I have no
experience with the Oregon Outback roads specifically.
Dry hard pack to semi
Was just perusing the holiday flyer pdf, and came across the 'stick
pack'.
Neat-O! Diggin' it.Hm
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unfortunately, can't resolve the copy on the blug photo links
On Tuesday, November 18, 2014 9:11:14 AM UTC-6, Leslie wrote:
Was just perusing the holiday flyer pdf, and came across the 'stick
pack'.
Neat-O! Diggin' it.Hm
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On Tuesday, November 18, 2014 9:11:14 AM UTC-6, Leslie wrote:
Was just perusing the holiday flyer pdf, and came across the 'stick
pack'.
Neat-O! Diggin' it.
Sales pending on Duremes, black Selle An-Atomica, Little Big Bens, and Jack
Browns.
Always open to offers on the rest of this stuff, especially if you combine
items.
And more to come - racks, handlebars, stems, brakes, levers, pedals, cranksets,
BBs, headsets, grips, shifters, derailleurs -
Another happy Brooks-to-SA convert here. They're not perfect though, mine
needs attention regarding the tension and will squeak if it's too loose.
Also, the sides of the nose of the saddle splays out under pressure and
wears out my pants faster. I'm not sure if lacing the underside of the
The Thunder Burt looks like a very nice off road tire -- Schwalbe claims
575 grams for the 2.25 29er size. I may have to try that one when my
Furious Freds wear out -- the bigger knobs and greater width would be
welcome in sand and for washboard. $92 each! But a close to perfect tire is
worth the
Personally, I think the SA's are junk, but to each his own. One thing
for sure, they cannot handle a big sweaty guy like me. I ended up
riding on the rails after 30 miles or so.
On Tue, Nov 18, 2014 at 10:28 AM, Kevin M kpmulc...@gmail.com wrote:
Another happy Brooks-to-SA convert here.
For some of us, custom cobbled shoes and boots are the answer to painful
feet and ill-fitting shoes. The prices quoted by Russell Mocccasin are
quite reasonable for handmade MUSA footwear. I really appreciate the link,
and will start the process of ordering a couple pairs from them. I have
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/Raleigh/F%20Moser/aP5190007.jpg
yes, it sagged this much in the first 8 miles. So if you don't have an 6mm
Allen or a handy bike shop, you're SOL. While the rate of the stretch
decreases, it never decreased enough for me, either. Still
Blue B-17 pending payment.
From: Allingham II, Thomas J (WIL)
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Sales pending on Duremes, black Selle An-Atomica, Little Big Bens, and Jack
Browns.
Always open to
I agree, Andrew, Russell's prices are very fair and they make an unrivaled
product. You will love whatever you get from them. Only thing to be careful
with is to wear the thickest sock you'll use when doing the foot
measurements/tracings.
Mike
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MKS Lambda (I can't remember what the Riv-name for these are) with some
pedal spikes poking out just a touch, paired with either classic Van's
skate shoes or Blundstone chisel toes, every time all the time!
On Tuesday, November 18, 2014 11:31:35 AM UTC-6, Mike S wrote:
I agree, Andrew,
I'm planning to be there and will try it in min of 3, but probably 4 days.
I'd have to fly into Portland, take the train to Klamath I guess, and then
find some way from the end of the route back to the airport. Lots of
logistical challenges for sure, but the ride looks awesome!
On Monday,
Well, based on my assumption that a Schwalbe Almotion 622-50 will actually
be 48mm on a 23mm rim and that this can fit on my Sam, I think I'll go with
this plan. Also, I re-read about my 60mm Berthoud fenders on Peter White's
page and saw that he's found that 50 mm tires should fit no problem
Enjoy your warmish weather over the winter. And please, take it easy on us
Northern folk. Don't post too many photos of beaches and short sleeves.. at
least not until the spring...
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Enjoy yourselves down there. But please, don't make us Northern folk feel
too bad with photos of beaches and short sleeves. At least not until we get
used to the change. It's going to be a long winter...
Why is your sand that light color?
On Tuesday, November 18, 2014 10:51:34 AM UTC-8, Mark Reimer wrote:
Enjoy yourselves down there. But please, don't make us Northern folk feel
too bad with photos of beaches and short sleeves. At least not until we get
used to the change. It's going to be a
I think that's the fallout.
On Tuesday, November 18, 2014 1:00:41 PM UTC-6, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
Why is your sand that light color?
On Tuesday, November 18, 2014 10:51:34 AM UTC-8, Mark Reimer wrote:
Enjoy yourselves down there. But please, don't make us Northern folk feel
too bad
And a strange dust lands on your hands
On Tuesday, November 18, 2014 11:11:27 AM UTC-8, Ron Mc wrote:
I think that's the fallout.
On Tuesday, November 18, 2014 1:00:41 PM UTC-6, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
Why is your sand that light color?
On Tuesday, November 18, 2014 10:51:34 AM
Evolve Cruzers
Big fan as well. So comfortable. I had a lot of trouble figuring out
their sizing. Once I did was glad I stuck with them.
On Monday, November 17, 2014 10:45:35 PM UTC-6, stonehog wrote:
Stiff sole: FiveTen Spitfire (heavy) or Ascent (light). Favorite for
OK Ron, how can I resist such a bait! Personally, I don't like it when
people dis my personal experience, so I try not to do it with others. I
wonder if quality control hasn't had its ups and downs and I have been
lucky to hit two ups in my purchases. OTH, I have just had the fourth oven
What's really concerning is it vaporizes when you breathe it in. Who knows
*what* that does to us? No one says anything about it, so it must be pretty
bad! Increased nasal discharge is only the beginning of the horrible
effects, I'll warrant. Sardonic grin.
With abandon,
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Mike - that is quite an endorsement for some expensive kicks! A critical
reader of your blog might ask, did you pay 'full pop' for those boots, or
did Russell give you some sort of deal? Just trying to better understand
the context of your review. Perhaps I missed this disclosure in your post.
I think it's just a question of some things may work for one and not work
for another. There are probably subtle differences in individuals, riding
style and preferred seat tilt, etc. that affect the stretch rate. I'm
delighted they work for you and whomever. There is never a reason to argue
Hi Neil,
That is not my blog, but a review by the guy who (I think) inspired the
design. I linked to that because I found it more informative than Russel's
website when researching a minimalist boot. The only disclosure I would
make is that I tend to be a gear snob and go with the best
Neil,
Does Levi Dodd (who posted the review) = Mike S. (who linked to the review)?
With abandon,
Patrick
On Tuesday, November 18, 2014 12:36:25 PM UTC-7, Neil wrote:
Mike - that is quite an endorsement for some expensive kicks! A critical
reader of your blog might ask, did you pay 'full
The SA's are the saddle that my bee-hind has had the least fuss with. Most
others rub it the wrong way (!) and cause problems. I'm 155lbs, so towards
the end of the weight range for the regular version, which I believe is
rated to 165lbs. The X clydesdale version is much more rigid, more like a
OK thanks, did not realize it was not your blog. Great looking boots, and I
agree that in this world, we generally get what we pay for.
Cheers,
Neil
(also a geologist)
(avid biker, hack runner, all around loafer)
On Tue, Nov 18, 2014 at 11:54 AM, Mike S mikeshalj...@gmail.com wrote:
Hi
I'm 195 lbs. and have been riding SA's on three of my bikes for several
years. I ride the Clydesdale version and found that they needed to be
adjusted for the first several hundred miles. I see from looking at their
website that the present models have a longer adjustment bolt and that they
I've been riding about 90% of the time in Birkenstock heel-less shoes
(clogs?). Almost like riding bare-foot!
On Monday, November 17, 2014 6:17:16 AM UTC-8, Surlyprof wrote:
I've been using sneakers by Puma or Clarks when riding my Hillborne with
either a set of MKS Grip Kings or VP Thin
Tucker Goodrich is the guy who originally turned Russell onto a minimalist
shoe. His blog is: http://yelling-stop.blogspot.com
With abandon,
Patrick
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FWIW - I have tried both the SA and the Rivet saddles and the SA, for me is
soft and sags a ton. Adjusting it did little to improve it and I absolutely
hated it. The leather on the Rivet is more substantial and does not sag the way
the SA does. If anything, one might be tempted to de-tension
I began wearing Chrome sneakers about four years ago, and have not
regretted it. They are perfect for my narrow feet and are more durable than
Cons.
Yes, they're also more expensive; but you can find discontinued colors and
styles online and discount prices.
Beth Hamon, PDX
My feet sometimes
I guess this is a fairly subjective assessment. While it's not a strong
feeling by any means, I have the opposite aesthetic preference, in that -
to me - the Rivet looks a bit clunky and platform shoe-ish. The SA looks
sleeker to me.
KJ
On Tuesday, November 18, 2014 3:47:19 PM UTC-5, jbartoe
I may be in the south, but today I could not, I say could not get my rear
brake to work on my Yuba as I was biking my kids to school. I got home and
fiddled around with it and aha! the brake cable had accumulated a bit of
water and had frozen. That is not supposed to happen down here.
Cold
I've got a brand new one in my garage I can measure for you, but I'm pretty
certain it's a 58. Interested?
On Monday, November 17, 2014 6:16:58 PM UTC-8, AaronY wrote:
Make that 55cm.
On Mon, Nov 17, 2014 at 6:09 PM, Aaron Young 1ce...@gmail.com
javascript: wrote:
I'm still looking for
Which nullifies road vibration into the lower back more, sprung Brooks
saddles, or SA saddles?
Road vibration into my lower back bothers me, so I use sprung Brooks
saddles which seem to smooth it all out.
Like riding a limo.
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Unfortunately, I've had the excessive sag experience with an SA. And I
really wanted to like it, but the saddle just cannot seem to stop sagging
no matter how often I adjust it. This is after hundreds of miles with only
my fly-weight butt bouncing on it. I'll soon break down and try one of the
I tried a Brooks B-67 Imperial (the slotted version) on my Rohloff Bombadil,
and it’s really very nice. I don’t think the slot is a gimmick – for my nether
regions, anyway, it’s helpful.
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On Friday, November 14, 2014 10:36:26 AM UTC-8, Christopher Chen wrote:
I wouldn't say I'm uncompetitive (I'm no monk, well not anymore)
I kind of want to say I'm less organized but I guess that's wrong too.
But the idea of an organized event whose only purpose is competition makes me
I'm with Chris...would I watch a Cyclocross race? You betcha. I'd love to go to
France and shake a cow bell too.
-Hugh
Los Angeles, CA
On Friday, November 14, 2014 10:36:26 AM UTC-8, Christopher Chen wrote:
I wouldn't say I'm uncompetitive (I'm no monk, well not anymore)
I kind of
Looks like a properly shod Atlantis can handle it.
David, don't you dare post a link to photos from last weekend. We'll get
kicked off the list :-).
dougP
On Tuesday, November 18, 2014 10:51:34 AM UTC-8, Mark Reimer wrote:
Enjoy yourselves down there. But please, don't make us Northern
Actually Sunday night some areas only about 40-50 miles north of Austin, TX
here got a light dusting of snow. It hasn't been warm lately down here
either. The weekend looks warmer, but with high probabilities of rain :(
On Tue, Nov 18, 2014 at 12:51 PM, Mark Reimer marknrei...@gmail.com wrote:
I didn't find anything in your posts offensive in the least.
Let me know when I've won my year's subscription.
Patrick serious about the first, anyway Moore, who personally abhors
involvement in the complication of organized sports but who is slowly
recovering from years of making every ride a
25 out now with a windchill of 10,i got your light dusting right here! Jk
On Nov 18, 2014 6:29 PM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote:
Actually Sunday night some areas only about 40-50 miles north of Austin,
TX here got a light dusting of snow. It hasn't been warm lately down here
And a strange dust lands on your hands
I think I detect an epic MOZ-drop there. Let's see if I can get the next
line:
and on your face, on your fay-hay-hace...
Bill share some grease tea with me Lindsay
El Cerrito, CA
On Tuesday, November 18, 2014 11:15:10 AM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com
Cancellin' shows in a neighborhood near you!
On Tuesday, November 18, 2014 4:46:21 PM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote:
And a strange dust lands on your hands
I think I detect an epic MOZ-drop there. Let's see if I can get the next
line:
and on your face, on your fay-hay-hace...
Bill share
agree Beth, I paid $35 for my blue Chrome Kursk with red soles - since I
only wear them biking, I'm totally happy with the color - and the narrow
fit.
On Tuesday, November 18, 2014 2:49:39 PM UTC-6, Beth H wrote:
I began wearing Chrome sneakers about four years ago, and have not
regretted
+1000 on this. I had a SA, and it immediately sagged. I detailed my
experience with SA customer service here:
http://bikingtoplay.blogspot.com/2014/08/buyer-beware-selle-anatomica-review.html
I can't ethically sell this POS saddle, so I went ahead and drilled and
laced it with an old shoe lace.
Paul seatpost also sold.
Still a lot of stuff on there, boys and girls!
From: Allingham II, Thomas J (WIL)
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 12:31 PM
To: 'rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com'
Subject: RE: FS: Saddles, seatposts and tires
Blue B-17 pending payment.
From: Allingham II, Thomas J
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/at7.htm
Rivendell really does know how to market to me. It’s a good thing they make
great stuff, or I’d have a lot of junk! Grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
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Your apology is unnecessary, but appreciated. No offense taken, but what
you said sounded like something that would irk me. Thanks for keeping up
the discourse.
I agree that cyclocross is interesting; it's the coolest form of racing
I've spectated.
Cheers,
Tim Gavin
On Mon, Nov 17, 2014
Perfect for Jimmy Buffet tailgate parties. Parrot head hat grog mug sold
separately.
dougP
On Tuesday, November 18, 2014 5:36:51 PM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote:
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/at7.htm
Rivendell really does know how to market to me. It’s a good thing they
make great
But I don't want to be a pirate..
http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110507203909/seinfeld/images/8/8c/The_Puffy_Shirt.png
.
On Tuesday, November 18, 2014 5:36:51 PM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote:
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/at7.htm
Rivendell really does know how to market to me. It’s a
I for one love riding my rivendell and also love cyclocross! And I'm definitely
not a racer.
Hudson in atx.
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Looks like Wednesday morning it will be about 10 to 15 degrees colder on
the Gulf Coast than it is in Anchorage. Wish y'all could keep it where it
belongs.
On Tuesday, November 18, 2014 12:51:34 PM UTC-6, Mark Reimer wrote:
Enjoy yourselves down there. But please, don't make us Northern folk
there are certainly Riv enthusiast who love cyclocross and race, in spite
of the negative comments made. It's a fun sport and even some Riv employees
race. The atmosphere is like early MTB racing, lots of fun and a great
experience.
Some people who have never tried this sort of thing would
I just put some Big Ben 700 x 50's on my Hillborne, and they fit fine with no
room for a fender. I don't have calipers so I don't know their actual size, but
it is a great riding tire and certainly fits on the Sam. And this is a sidepull
Sam.
-Jim W.
p.s. Man, the Sam is a great bike.
On
Isn't one of the RBW managers an accomplished cross racer? And the Legolas,
a cross bike, was one of the more desired RBW models. So (eek!), quite on
topic.
On Tue, Nov 18, 2014 at 9:04 PM, Mike Schiller mikeybi...@rocketmail.com
wrote:
there are certainly Riv enthusiast who love cyclocross and
Looks like it was an absolutely frigid weekend:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/15622928030/in/set-72157647014127884
On Tue, Nov 18, 2014 at 3:25 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote:
Looks like a properly shod Atlantis can handle it.
David, don't you dare post a link to photos from
Eric,
Just so serene. Thanks for sharing.
-Hugh
Los Angeles, CA
On Monday, November 17, 2014 8:00:39 AM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote:
Took Mr. Riv Road out for a ride on the American River Parkway yesterday, and
shot this video:
http://youtu.be/KjWcabsDn_4
Enjoy!
—Eric N
Well Johnny Depp made being a Pirate look cool and for that matter so did Keith
Richards...you could be a Rocky Mountain Pirate on a Hunqapillar!!
-Hugh
Los Angeles, CA
On Tuesday, November 18, 2014 5:36:51 PM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote:
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/at7.htmRivendell
Well, Rivendell does start with “Arr
—Eric N
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On Nov 18, 2014, at 8:49 PM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote:
Well Johnny Depp made being a Pirate look cool and
Hey,
I hope the Riv crew read this, our own Jim Warren has a striped beanie
circa 2009 IIRC. I sure wish they'd resurrect those. I'd snap one up! Cause
I want to be a Pirate.
-Hugh Arrrh Smitham
Los Angeles, CA
On Nov 18, 2014 8:50 PM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote:
Well, Rivendell
It's very Tarik Saleh Bike Clubbish. Perhaps that's why I like it.
Bill wearing his purply striped woolie right now Lindsay
El Cerrito CA
On Tuesday, November 18, 2014 9:03:37 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote:
Hey,
I hope the Riv crew read this, our own Jim Warren has a striped beanie
circa
I dig mine!
-Hugh
On Nov 18, 2014 9:38 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
It's very Tarik Saleh Bike Clubbish. Perhaps that's why I like it.
Bill wearing his purply striped woolie right now Lindsay
El Cerrito CA
On Tuesday, November 18, 2014 9:03:37 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote:
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