Re: [RBW] Re: 2025 Philadelphia Bike Expo -- anyone planning on going?

2025-01-31 Thread Dan Dunmire
Any suggestions for bike friendly hotels in the area? Where y'all staying? On Friday, January 31, 2025 at 10:25:55 AM UTC-5 River Bailey wrote: > Wow, looks like several folks planning on attending. My wife and I both > plan to attend and will be bringing or bikes. Is this the best place to >

Re: [RBW] Re: NYC 5 Boro Ride May 4, 2025

2024-12-16 Thread Dan Dunmire
We consider the 5 Boro a bucket list activity- Its an unbelievable way to see the city. Every year we say no, not this year. But then someone we know wants to do it so we ride it again! On Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 12:14:55 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > My sister was delighted

[RBW] Re: FS: Rare 71cm Waterford Rivendell A. Homer Hilsen Complete Bike

2024-12-16 Thread Dan Dunmire
Any idea on the PBH recommendation? Can you measure the stand over height? Thanks Dan LI NY On Friday, December 13, 2024 at 1:53:43 PM UTC-5 Joe K. wrote: > It really is a dream machine and would have fit Mr. Walton well! > Attaching some more pics! > [image: IMG_0560.jpeg][image: IMG_0561.jpe

Re: [RBW] Re: NYC 5 Boro Ride May 4, 2025

2024-12-19 Thread Dan Dunmire
a way to get onto the course EARLY. >>>> Certainly, if you get a ticket for early entry that would be great. But >>>> otherwise, just show up early and jump onto the course before the traffic >>>> builds. There is nothing worse than getting stuck in a bike

Re: [RBW] Re: NYC 5 Boro Ride May 4, 2025

2025-01-05 Thread Dan Dunmire
in their charity (which I wouldn't want to be in >>>>>> either, >>>>>> because I agree with Saint Sheldon Brown: >>>>>> https://www.sheldonbrown.com/thons.html) >>>>>> >>>>>> Also a good idea is to con

Re: [RBW] Re: MKS Lambda pedal extensions project

2025-04-06 Thread Dan Dunmire
I like the look of aluminum. Maybe use square tubing? save some weight and expense. https://www.metals4uonline.com/aluminum-square-tube-6063-1halfx1halfx062wall/?attribute_pa_length-size=24-2ft-length -Dan D On Sun, Apr 6, 2025 at 5:02 AM Garth wrote: > > That's awesome Kim :-) I love the hand

Re: [RBW] Spring has sprung!

2025-04-05 Thread Dan Dunmire
Beautiful bike in a beautiful setting. I have a photo of the Platypus and new Homer at the beach yesterday that I can't post. Maybe because I'm a newish member? Dan LI NY On Friday, April 4, 2025 at 2:18:32 PM UTC-4 Jason Fuller wrote: > Here is a very Vancouver photo of my after-work loop on

[RBW] Re: Quiz Time!

2025-04-10 Thread Dan Dunmire
ack"! > - The yellow/gold one is a little trickier, but it's got to be HUP kid's > because Hurrah and HUP start with the same two letters. > > Do I get my 2 points Steve in AVL > > P.S. Congrats on the new bike. > On Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 9

Re: [RBW] Re: SFR 400k ride report

2025-04-16 Thread Dan Dunmire
Toshi- Thank you for the ride reports and best luck with the 600K! ++ your endurance drink recipe. I have had good results with a similar concoction of maltodextrin with apple juice and water. MD adds fast carbs but isn't sweet. Dan on LI NY On Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:52:10 PM UTC-4 John

Re: [RBW] Re: Quiz Time!

2025-04-12 Thread Dan Dunmire
P.) > > Steve in AVL > > On Friday, April 11, 2025 at 8:07:05 PM UTC-4 Dan Dunmire wrote: > >> So both quotes are taken from sea shanties: Paddy Lay Back and Goodbye >> Fare Ye Well (We're homeward bound!). We're sailors and big shanty fans- >> can'

Re: [RBW] Re: Quiz Time!

2025-04-12 Thread Dan Dunmire
And yes. That erector set built my childhood On Sat, Apr 12, 2025, 5:19 PM Dan Dunmire wrote: > And the basket is an office "in box" basket. > > On Sat, Apr 12, 2025, 5:14 PM Dan Dunmire wrote: > >> Thank you for noticing the details. I made her fenders- steam bent

Re: [RBW] Re: Quiz Time!

2025-04-12 Thread Dan Dunmire
And the basket is an office "in box" basket. On Sat, Apr 12, 2025, 5:14 PM Dan Dunmire wrote: > Thank you for noticing the details. I made her fenders- steam bent oak > with a walnut veneer accent. And a lot of twisted, splintered oak, failed > attempts, feed the fireplace

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Meetup, NY! May 17th in Kingston, NY

2025-05-04 Thread Dan Dunmire
We are in! Looking forward to meeting, greeting, eating, and riding with you all. Dan and Claudia On Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:58:45 AM UTC-4 Minh wrote: > Maeve, make sure you book soon, when I checked a few days ago only a few > bikes reservations were remaining and the price at the tim

Re: [RBW] Re: 2025 Philadelphia Bike Expo -- anyone planning on going?

2025-03-09 Thread Dan Dunmire
Anyone considering the vendor Bender party at velojawn? On Fri, Mar 7, 2025, 9:04 AM Tim Burke wrote: > Looking forward to it. See you soon > > On Mar 7, 2025, at 8:02 AM, Robert Blunt wrote: > >  > Hello Roberta and other brave souls. I will be there at 10. If the wind is > bad, and I suspect

[RBW] Re: My New Homer

2025-05-09 Thread Dan Dunmire
" ...the true (correct 😝) Homer blue color" Ouch! It is established fact the dark gold color is faster, lighter in weight, and makes one appear 10 years younger! Why did it take so long to get the color right?!? 😜 Dan, LI NY On Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 7:38:10 PM UTC-4 Roberta wrote: > Takashi,