[RBW] Saluki on a brevet

[Bruce Herbitter]

Rode a Riv Saluki on Saturday. Despite being too windy out at times, it was
a great day to ride. Mix of flats and hills and my bike and Hillborne that
showed up, but due a phone call from the maternity ward, did not ride were
the only 650B reps out there. I've had Grand Bois Oursons on the bike since
I bought them for a 3 day solo tour in '09. Despite Jan moving to what he
feels is a smoother tire, I've been very happy with these and when they
finally wear out, I have a back up set to put on. The bike was always
comfy, regardless of road surface and stable enough to ride no hands (no
stunt riding. Sitting all the way upright to stretch my back at intervals)
with a STUFFED front rack bag too.

Some take-aways for me from the ride:

The Xpack lithium cell recharger will power up your Garmin and your cell
phone and your whatever and still have plenty to spare before it needs
recharging. They are on sale (Reg price is $44.99) at Office Depot for
about $15. Comes with an assortment of plug ends to suit Apple, Blackberry,
etc. You can order others as needed. The size of a pocket calculator.

Keen Kelonas are outstanding riding shoes on Grip King pedals. I tried them
because I love the keen sandals in the summer.  Mine are roomy enough for
thicker wool socks and with a big toe box there is room for air to
circulate, so sweat evaporates away. They are light, but the leather
provides defense against cold wind. Of course, people like Kieen because
they are comfy to wear as well.

A $6 highway worker DOT vest is a great low cost option for your visibility
needs. Very bright, and less $ than a cycling webstore. Check your local
industrial supply place. I also picked up a pair of over my glasses UV
treated tinted safety glasses. They provide excellent eye protection from
debris and stay put on your head just fine. Very light and again, about $6.
Lastly, I bought 2' of DOT spec reflective tape and put pieces of it here
and there.

Couple of pictures here:
https://picasaweb.google.com/103372863272345033417/PrattvilleBrevet

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[RBW] Re: My favorite photo-capture of the year

[Pondero]

Photos (and the experience that comes with them) like that are
earned.  You put in the effort and were rewarded handsomely.

And we appreciate it.

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[RBW] Re: My favorite photo-capture of the year

[David Spranger]

Beautiful.

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[RBW] Re: Another busted head tube

[Bill]

This is the reason that a weekly cleaning/wipe-down does more than
just make a bike look pretty.  Check it like it belongs to a shifty
looking seller and you're considering buying it.  BTW, I love the old
Italian steel too.

Bill

On Nov 6, 2:28 pm, Aaron Thomas  wrote:
> To piggy-back on the recent busted head tube thread, I hereby submit one of
> my own for the group's enjoyment. This time, it's a 1980s era Ciocc: photos
> here
> .
>
> A few days ago, I noticed a faint rattling sound, like something had come
> loose. I inspected the bike and everything seemed locked down tight enough,
> so I continued to ride it. Then yesterday, on a long ride, I noticed that
> the steering seemed really off, almost like the front tire had a slow leak
> and was beginning to squirm and bounce around. Except the tire was clearly
> fully inflated.
>
> At some point, the loose, bouncy front end became so pronounced that it was
> abundantly clear that something was seriously wrong. I pulled over to the
> shoulder and immediately saw that the head tube had cracked. Fortunately,
> it happened while on a long climb and not on the descent that awaited on
> the other side of the summit!
>
> It was a really fun bike while it lasted. I just might have to set my eBay
> widget to start scouting for another ;)
>
> Aaron

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[RBW] Re: Another busted head tube

[pruckelshaus]

That's completely repairable by a competent framebuilder.

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[RBW] Re: My favorite photo-capture of the year

[Smitty-A-Go-Go]

Love the glassy water with the reflected fall colors. The bike's pretty 
nice too.

I set my new AHH up with a small Sacksville Saddlesack hanging off the 
seat. I'm thinking to add a small front rack+bag to give a little more 
carrying capacity and to spread the load out a bit, so I don't want to just 
get a bigger saddle bag. I anticipate the occasional S24O once the weather 
warms a bit but until then I want to keep Mr. Hilsen set up for fair 
weather day touring, so I'm not ready for a big racks or panniers. Your set 
up looks about right. Is that a Mark's Rack + Trunksack on the front?  If 
not, what is it?

Cheers.

--Smitty

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[RBW] Joe Bell has some frame for sale......

[Mark Rosenberg]

Ok, saw Joe today at the local swap meet, told him I would post a few pics of 
stuff he has. Contact him, just doing Joe a favor, info on my for sale page.  
He has more stuff, frames collecting dust that he does not market, give him a 
call!

I also have a set of red modolo levers for sale, 25 shipped, you can also see 
pics of these at

http://www.howtostretch.com/bikegalleryforsale.html


Joe thanks you.  A true bob at heart.  Responsible for more bob smiles when 
folks see his paint jobs on our Rivendells.

Mark
Howtostretch.com

Sent from my iPad

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[RBW] Re: New custom Saluki substitute

[Phil Bickford]

Nice looking bike Steven -

If the fender clearance becomes more of an issue you might try a
different manufacturer.  Some of the Honjo or Berthod models have an
rounder cross section thereby giving those Hetres a little more room
to breathe.

Enjoy the ride !!

Phil B



On Nov 4, 10:26 am, Steven Frederick  wrote:
> Heh, there's room to raise the fender but I haven't gotten around to
> it.  It doesn't rub unless the tire picks up some mud but, yeah--the
> front of the fender in particular is closer to the tire than it needs
> to be...
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Fri, Nov 4, 2011 at 10:48 AM, chadk  wrote:
> > Not much fender clearance on the front wheel.  Yikes!
>
> > Maybe you could file a bit off the bottom of the fork crown?
>
> > Other than that, looks like a nice bike.  Congrats!
>
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[RBW] wtb: 56cm Atlantis

[Eric]

Looking for a 56cm Atlantis with mid-level fork eyelets. Keep me
posted, thanks!

- Eric / Chicago, IL

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[RBW] Riv-riding motorcyclists?

[Andrew Johnson]

I was over at RBW today, getting some brake parts and Newbaum's, and had a
chance to talk to a fellow Quickbeam owner, who happens also to be a fellow
motorcyclist. He rides a late 70's Ducati, and I ride a BMW 1150 GS. I
noted how easy it is to slip back and forth between cultures, one
motorized, the other powered by ham 'n eggs, but both joined by strong
commonalities: balance, traction, dodging cagers and potholes and deer...

Any other motorcyclists on this list? What's your bici/moto seat-time
ratio? Mine has been about 1:20 over the past decade, but is quickly
becoming 1:2 with a new commute.

- Andrew, Berkeley

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[RBW] FS: Ibex Berg Loden Wool Jacket, XL

[David Yu Greenblatt]

For Sale:
Ibex Berg Jacket
Size: XL (Men's)
Color: Dark red wool, black synthetic trim
Price: $130 shipped
Made in the USA

Made of Loden wool, this is the heaviest and warmest Ibex wool jacket.
Zippered hand pockets, one zippered external left chest pocket, one
zippered internal right chest pocket. Sturdy YKK zippers.
Adjustable hem toggles. Adjustable velcro cuff tabs.
Relaxed fit. Long enough to cover (my) groin and butt.
Ibex only made 500 Berg jackets, and the retail price was $235 back in
2000. The Berg is similar to the current Ibex
Europa
which
retails for $295.
This jacket is lightly used and in excellent condition. Selling because the
arms are slightly too long for me. I am 6 feet tall and wear a dress shirt
with 34/35 arms.
Blurry cell phone photo: http://tinyurl.com/8762myz

Thanks,

David G, Madison WI

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[RBW] Re: FS: Still more Paul, Nitto, VO, & Rivendell Parts for sale. Swift rando bag too.

[mkrbec]

Most items have sold.  Here is what is left:

One Schwalbe Marathon Supreme folding tire.  26.0 x 2.0 - New in box.
$50 shipped.

Ortlieb Ultimate 5 Handlebar Bag, black.  New in box.  $75 shipped.

Velo-Orange 1" Threaded Decauler Kit, NEW!  $20 shipped.

Tektro Ultra-Ergo drilled silver alloy brake levers - lightly used. -
$90 shipped.

SJS/Thorn 1 1/8" accessory stem, black.  NEW! - $20 shipped.

Bicycle Air Horn - great shape - $12 shipped.

Thanks for looking!





On Nov 2, 12:31 pm, mkrbec  wrote:
> Hello everyone,
>
> It seems everyone is cleaning out the old parts closet these days, and
> I am no exception.  At the risk of entering a saturated market, I
> nonetheless have to get rid of quite of bit of stuff before moving at
> the end of the year.  So come one, come all, take a look at what we've
> got here and get yourself a deal!
>
> A lot of this stuff is NEW or like new condition.
> No sales tax and prices include shipping to the lower 48.
> Photos can be found here:http://tinyurl.com/4xst3eh
> Payment thru Paypal only, thanks for looking!
> - - -
>
> Paul Cross Levers, silver.  Like new, only used for brief experimental
> period.  $60 shipped.
>
> Paul Cantilever brake set.  One Neo-Retro and one Touring.  Both
> silver, both lightly used.  $100 for the set, shipped.
>
> Nitto 48cm Noodle Bars.  Like new, with some shellac specs, $55
> shipped.
>
> One Schwalbe Marathon Supreme folding tire.  26.0 x 2.0 - New in box.
> $50 shipped.
>
> Ortlieb Ultimate 5 Handlebar Bag, black.  New in box.  $75 shipped.
>
> Swift Industries, Ozette Rando Bag, Large, NEW! - Never used. $160
> shipped.
>
> Nitto Mini-Front Rack - lightly used. - $80 shipped.
>
> Nitto Technomic Deluxe, 10cm.  Lightly used, $40, shipped.
>
> Nitto UI-G5X Threadless Stem, 10cm.  Used with shellac specs, $40
> shipped.
>
> Velo-Orange 1" Threaded Decauler Kit, NEW!  $20 shipped.
>
> VO Baguette Saddle or Handlebar Bag, lightly used. - $20 shipped.
>
> Bicycle Air Horn - great shape - $12 shipped.
>
> Kool Stop Brake Pads - NEW! - $5 shipped (per pair).
>
> Tektro Ultra-Ergo drilled silver alloy brake levers - lightly used. -
> $90 shipped.
>
> SJS/Thorn 1 1/8" accessory stem, black.  NEW! - $20 shipped.
>
> Much of this is also going up on my local Craigslist, so if you really
> want something, don't hesitate for too long.  First come, first
> serve.  For sale until it's gone.
>
> Photos for everything can be found 
> here:https://picasaweb.google.com/mkrbec/ForSale?authuser=0&feat=directlink
>
> THANKS FOR LOOKING!

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[RBW] FS 1984 Stumpjumper Sport

[brian feltovich]

Apologies for double-posting. Jim's filter caught this and it disappeared 
into the ether, but he said it was fine to repost. 

Specialized *Stumpjumper* Sport from 1984, I believe. My understanding is 
that the first Stumpy was in '83 and then they came out with the Sport 
model. Great all-around frame for city riding, gravel cruising, or sliding 
around downhill fireroad runs as originally intended. 

Biplane fork crown and super slack frame angles. 22" top tube ctc, 21.5 
seat tube ctc. Currently set up as a super cruiser with Bullmoose bars, but 
I've also used it with drop bars and a rack for gravel touring. Silver 
paint is original and in good condition. A few small nicks visible. 
Purchased the bike from Jim at Hiawatha Cyclery a few years back. Photos 
here: *http://tinyurl.com/3bfzb23*


Parts: 
Brooks Flyer Special sprung saddle - excellent condition
Paul Retro Canti brakes
Riv Bullmoose bar - naked look 
Cork grips - ends chipped up
Paul Thumbies - 9 sp. shifters
Sugino triple - not sure of model - rings in good shape
Tektro brake levers 
Jagwire cables
LX rear der
Deore LX hubs / unstickered rims
Kalloy seatpost 
11-32 cassette - good condition

This is a great all-around bike, but the garage is getting full and I'm 
getting The Look from my wife. 

Asking $750 plus actual shipping. I'll pay to have it professionally boxed 
here by my LBS. Make me an offer! 

Brian 
Park City, UT
feltovich at gmail dot com

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[RBW] FS vintage Dura Ace, Cinelli, Suntour etc.

[J L]

I posted this Sunday afternoon but I didn't seem to show up.  Apologies if
the message was just lost in the gears and this becomes a double post.

Here is a list of a few things I have for sale.

All Prices include Shipping to lower 48 USA.  I will ship other places, it
just costs more.

Pics can be found at   http://tinyurl.com/7xpjupm
*
**Dura Ace 1985 7400 6speed sis group - first run of 7400
*
DA 32h wheels laced to Campagnolo SWT deep section rims.  13-23 uniglide
cassette. -$140

DA Brakes F and R with correct non aero levers (no hoods) - $50

DA Rear D - $40

DA 172.5 crankset 53/42 with BB $ - 75

DA 6speed index (or friction) shifters all complete parts - $25

Cinelli 90mm stem -$50

Terry Fly Saddle  - $40

Suntour Cyclone FD  -$30

Vintage Eclipse Handlebar bag $30

Berthoud Leather Mud flap -$10

Velo-Orange Threadless stem and adapted 100mm  -$10

Vintage Steel Pedals from an old Raleigh -$5

Sunrace Thumb Shifters -$5


thanks
JL

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[RBW] Re: Another busted head tube

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

When an old frame cracks, it seldom makes sense to repair it, in my opinion. 
With paint, you'd have at least $300-400 into the repair. There are lots of 
fish in the sea!

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Re: [RBW] Re: New custom Saluki substitute

[Steven Frederick]

Thanks!

There really is room to move the front fender up closer to the fork
crown--I just haven't gotten around to it.  This winter I'll either
fix it or I'm thinking about putting Berthouds or something similar on
there...

...if you look at this pic (scroll down and over to fender/tire) you
can see that there is both space between the fork crown to raise the
fender more, and space between the front lip of the fender and the
tire.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/40738390@N08/6116803250/sizes/o/in/photostream/

BIG!

Steve

On Fri, Nov 4, 2011 at 3:11 PM, Phil Bickford  wrote:
> Nice looking bike Steven -
>
> If the fender clearance becomes more of an issue you might try a
> different manufacturer.  Some of the Honjo or Berthod models have an
> rounder cross section thereby giving those Hetres a little more room
> to breathe.
>
> Enjoy the ride !!
>
> Phil B
>
>
>
> On Nov 4, 10:26 am, Steven Frederick  wrote:
>> Heh, there's room to raise the fender but I haven't gotten around to
>> it.  It doesn't rub unless the tire picks up some mud but, yeah--the
>> front of the fender in particular is closer to the tire than it needs
>> to be...
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Nov 4, 2011 at 10:48 AM, chadk  wrote:
>> > Not much fender clearance on the front wheel.  Yikes!
>>
>> > Maybe you could file a bit off the bottom of the fork crown?
>>
>> > Other than that, looks like a nice bike.  Congrats!
>>
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[RBW] Re: Another busted head tube

[William]

That was a really good race story, mojo.  

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[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Marks Rack and Trunksack Small

[Zack]

sold, thanks!

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[RBW] Shellac Question

[Minh]

This may be a little OT given that it's related to wood + shellac, but
the wood are bike grips.  I'm in the process of refinishing some dia-
compe wood grips.  This is the first time i have used shellac, and
definately the first time with wood.  I'm using a can of premixed
amber zinnser from the hardware store.

I sanded down the grips and restained last week and then over the
weekend applied a few coats.  Overall i'm pretty happy with it but
this being my first time i know i made a few mistakes.  The biggest
being i think i applied it on too thick, so it's not completly smooth,
there are runs etc.  Is there an easy way to smooth these out?  Could
i go over them with denat-alcohol and smooth it out?  Fine grit
sandpaper?

Functionally i think they are fine and i could live with them, but if
there is a trick to polish them out i'd like to give it a try.

Here's a link to the work in progress, http://flic.kr/s/aHsjwLUQVY

i also did my first kickstand too, looks good, but not sure if i could
use a shellac'd bar full time on the handlebars, maybe for the
secondary areas...

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Re: [RBW] Shellac Question

[Lyle Bogart]

Yup, looks a little thick :)

Shellac sands up pretty easily, just make sure the shellac is completely
dry first. I'd use ~120 grit paper until the wood feels smooth and even.
Then apply a few light coats of shellac. My personal preference would then
be to "finish" the grip by buffing with  steel wool. That'll give them
a satin look and, again my preference, a nicer feel.

Hope this helps,

lyle


On 7 November 2011 14:04, Minh  wrote:

> This may be a little OT given that it's related to wood + shellac, but
> the wood are bike grips.  I'm in the process of refinishing some dia-
> compe wood grips.  This is the first time i have used shellac, and
> definately the first time with wood.  I'm using a can of premixed
> amber zinnser from the hardware store.
>
> I sanded down the grips and restained last week and then over the
> weekend applied a few coats.  Overall i'm pretty happy with it but
> this being my first time i know i made a few mistakes.  The biggest
> being i think i applied it on too thick, so it's not completly smooth,
> there are runs etc.  Is there an easy way to smooth these out?  Could
> i go over them with denat-alcohol and smooth it out?  Fine grit
> sandpaper?
>
> Functionally i think they are fine and i could live with them, but if
> there is a trick to polish them out i'd like to give it a try.
>
> Here's a link to the work in progress, http://flic.kr/s/aHsjwLUQVY
>
> i also did my first kickstand too, looks good, but not sure if i could
> use a shellac'd bar full time on the handlebars, maybe for the
> secondary areas...
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Re: [RBW] Riv-riding motorcyclists?

[Scott Postlewait]

The commonalities are really wonderful.
Had a 1977 RD400 (fun, crazy moto!) that, along with my old Motobecane Grand 
touring, was my main transport for years.  Then rescued and rebuilt a 1975 
CB750.  After kids, sold the motos but kept cycling.
However, 2 summers ago bought a used scooter - SYM HD200.  I miss the motos, 
but this scooter makes me laugh almost every time I ride it, it's such a 
different experience I call it my George Jetson transporter.  

Scooter has become my go-to commute on days when time is at a premium.

Scott, Seattle


On Nov 5, 2011, at 6:45 PM, Andrew Johnson wrote:

> I was over at RBW today, getting some brake parts and Newbaum's, and had a 
> chance to talk to a fellow Quickbeam owner, who happens also to be a fellow 
> motorcyclist. He rides a late 70's Ducati, and I ride a BMW 1150 GS. I noted 
> how easy it is to slip back and forth between cultures, one motorized, the 
> other powered by ham 'n eggs, but both joined by strong commonalities: 
> balance, traction, dodging cagers and potholes and deer...
> 
> Any other motorcyclists on this list? What's your bici/moto seat-time ratio? 
> Mine has been about 1:20 over the past decade, but is quickly becoming 1:2 
> with a new commute.
> 
> - Andrew, Berkeley
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Re: [RBW] Riv-riding motorcyclists?

[William]

I know what a pothole is
I know what a deer is
but I don't know what a cager is
I've never driven a motorcycle, so that's maybe why?

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[RBW] Re: Shellac Question

[Allan in Portland]

I've had similar problems with Zisser's and wood. Alcohol will always 
re-soften shellac. Supposedly that's one of the advantages, you can always 
fix it. The problem I run into is keeping the pigmentation consistent while 
I'm "fixing" it. On the flip side, it means you can always completely start 
over, and sometimes that is easiest. Another two bits of advice is to cut 
the Zissers from the can by 25-50% with alcohol. It makes it a lot easier 
to build up multiple coats a little at a time. Since this isn't finish 
carpentry, I reckon you have a lot of room for error. :-)

Best of luck,
-Allan

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Re: [RBW] Riv-riding motorcyclists?

[newenglandbike]

car = cage

:)

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Re: [RBW] Riv-riding motorcyclists?

[newenglandbike]

I used to ride motorcycles.   Most of my buddies and I rode BMWs,  hondas, 
or Triumph bikes.I had a suzuki (dirt bike) and a triumph street 
bike.  I used to love old airheads and k-bikes too. In August 2005 
two of my mates were killed, within 4 weeks of each other, riding bikes.
My one buddy had been riding since he could walk, and was about as safe and 
smart a rider as one could know.He was clipped at about 30mph by a 87 
year old woman in a sedan making a left hand turn in front of him, and died 
in the hospital.  My other buddy was killed by excessive speed late on 
a Thursday night on his way home after hanging out with a bunch of us.
   The funerals were each attended by a deep lot of motorcycling friends, 
non-riding friends, and family.   I still rode for about 2 years afterward, 
but never was as into it.   I have always ridden bicycles, mainly bmx, and 
became motor free a couple of years ago.


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Re: [RBW] Riv-riding motorcyclists?

[William]

I should have checked urbandictionary.com like normal people:

2. cage*124* 
up
, *22* down 

If you are motorcyclist, a car.
It was snowing today so I left the Gixxer in the garage and drove my cage 
to work.
buy cage mugs & 
shirts
by eric  Jan 11, 
2005 share this  add 
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Re: [RBW] Riv-riding motorcyclists?

[William]

1. cager*520* 
up
, *67* down 

a popular word among motorcyclists and bicyclists for four wheeled motor 
vehicle drivers. The term is often used in a derogative sense, because the 
car body effectively forms a cage, isolating the said driver from having to 
interact with other road users. 

The term was coined by motorcyclists.
Some ignorant cager nearly hit me while I was biking. Idiot obviously wants 
a U-lock to the face.
buy cager mugs & 
shirts
motorcyclist  
cyclist  u-lock 
justice  
crackberry  
moron
 
by Falkon  Nov 6, 
2006 share this  add 
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Re: [RBW] Riv-riding motorcyclists?

[PATRICK MOORE]

I'm an outsider looking in for this thread, but I've long been interested
in getting a motorized two wheeler. Not that I need another project with
the trike and Fargo (unless it sells) and the Herse all having plans, then
the body of the Acadiane, but I like to ask this question of motorcyclists:

For someone who would use it mostly for urban and suburban riding,
including 60 mph, six lane boulevards but (I think) not urban freeways,
what sort of modestly priced bike would y'all advise a beginner to start
with? I've been in scooters (nothing that couldn't easily reach and
maintain 50 mph) and I have no interest in Harleys or clones or rice
rockets -- was intrigued by the Ural sidecar combo I've seen here in town.
Friends in high school (very early '70s) rode old British bikes; someone
just told me today that old BMWs are fun and live forever; and a Jawa
sounds neat. Or should I just save for something like the pristine original
model Mini Cooper whose owner stopped to admire the Acadiane?

Helmets, yes? (I don't wear a bicycle helmet -- Dave Moulton has a
reasonable and informative post today -- but I think motorcycle helmets are
much more effective?)

On Mon, Nov 7, 2011 at 2:43 PM, William  wrote:

> 1. cager*520* 
> up
> , *67* down 
> 
> a popular word among motorcyclists and bicyclists for four wheeled motor
> vehicle drivers. The term is often used in a derogative sense, because the
> car body effectively forms a cage, isolating the said driver from having to
> interact with other road users.
>
> The term was coined by motorcyclists.
> Some ignorant cager nearly hit me while I was biking. Idiot obviously
> wants a U-lock to the face.
> buy cager mugs & 
> shirts
> motorcyclist 
>  cyclist  u-lock
> justice 
> crackberry 
> moron 
> by Falkon  Nov
> 6, 2006 share this 
>  add a 
> video
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Re: [RBW] Riv-riding motorcyclists?

[Peter Pesce]

My ratio is infinity:1 these days. I used to ride motorcycles a lot, but 
haven't been on one in a few years. I did a number of summer tours with a 
buddy - one lap of Lake Superior, another to Nova Scotia and PEI, down to 
Deals Gap NC, but just kind of moved on. I still have a late 60's Ducati 
and a '72 Yamaha XS-2 (the "Oil-Tight Triumph" as it was called in its day) 
in the back of the garage waiting for me to get around to restoring them 
some day... If I add up what I spent on bicycles in the last couple of 
years I could easily have gotten one of them back on the road!

-Pete (pedal, previously petrol)

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[RBW] Re: Riv-riding motorcyclists?

[Corwin]

It's been awhile since my last ride - but I rode a BMW K75S. Started
in grad school - '87. Eventually rode the bike to Colorado when we
moved east, and back to California when we moved west. Having watched
numerous "cagers" do incredibly unwise things directly in front of me
(often imperiling my life), I feel safer on a bicycle.

Corwin

On Nov 5, 6:45 pm, Andrew Johnson  wrote:
> I was over at RBW today, getting some brake parts and Newbaum's, and had a
> chance to talk to a fellow Quickbeam owner, who happens also to be a fellow
> motorcyclist. He rides a late 70's Ducati, and I ride a BMW 1150 GS. I
> noted how easy it is to slip back and forth between cultures, one
> motorized, the other powered by ham 'n eggs, but both joined by strong
> commonalities: balance, traction, dodging cagers and potholes and deer...
>
> Any other motorcyclists on this list? What's your bici/moto seat-time
> ratio? Mine has been about 1:20 over the past decade, but is quickly
> becoming 1:2 with a new commute.
>
> - Andrew, Berkeley

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[RBW] Re: Riv-riding motorcyclists?

[Liesl]

I rode motorbikes for about 20 years, mostly cross-country tours with
a lot of miles and a lot of fun.  Also did the Reg Pridmore Motorcycle
Racing School course.  My main ride was a 1973 BMW R75/5 Long
Wheelbase with a toaster tank like this only with a little S faring:

http://bmwdean.com/r75-5.html

She's still in the garage and in lovely shape. SInce I've retired from
the sport, I should bring myself to selling her.

I retired from motorcycling in about 2000 for the following reasons:
1) danger – I realized my good skills were not improving with age, had
friends killed or maimed, and I realized that I was mortal; 2) my body
– I began having neck and knee trouble and at 5'2" and 115 pounds
(during the height of my riding career; I'm plumper now) it was a
wrestle moving a loaded bike around under 5 mph; 3) happiness – I fell
in love, no longer was interested in spending 100's of miles alone,
and got two big dogs who can't go motorcycle camping with me; and 4)
the environment – I can't justify having a pastime that's about
burning fossil fuel, and 5) health – bicycling is so good for me!

 I've also found that bicycling fulfills my 2-wheel jones both in
adventuring and in lovely gear.  That's a big part of my love for
things Riv.  Still have the dogs/camping problem though.

Patrick, it's wonderful when it's good, and deadly when it's bad.  The
older you are, the more you increase your risk, especially if you're a
newcomer.  I don't always wear my helmet on my bicycle. On a
motorcycle, I always *always* wore a full-face helmet, boots, gloves,
long pants, and a leather jacket if under 85 degrees.  And take a
Motorcycle Foundation Safety course.

liesl

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[RBW] Re: Riv-riding motorcyclists?

[Montclair BobbyB]

Motorcycles surround me... My brother owns a '49 Harley Knucklehead
with awesome leather bags and he also owns a custom mid-70s Triumph
(chopped).
Another owns a BSA project bike that actaully may one day be rideable.
One of my best friends has a serious woody for old BMWs and owns at
least 4 of them.
A handful of my neighbors are freshly recovering from their mid-life-
crisis-Harleys...
The influences have definitely been present... but somehow ...the
motorcycle bug has eluded me.. until now, that is.

By Spring I resolve to be riding a classic BMW of some kind... maybe a
1972-1978 Boxer Twin R-series,
or a late 70s Flying Brick... just for sheer enjoyment, not commuting,
not to ride cross-country.  Just to own, to ride, and to love.
I simply haven't found the right one yet... (But it's out there and
make no mistake, it will be mine, oh yes)...



On Nov 7, 5:59 pm, Liesl  wrote:
> I rode motorbikes for about 20 years, mostly cross-country tours with
> a lot of miles and a lot of fun.  Also did the Reg Pridmore Motorcycle
> Racing School course.  My main ride was a 1973 BMW R75/5 Long
> Wheelbase with a toaster tank like this only with a little S faring:
>
> http://bmwdean.com/r75-5.html
>
> She's still in the garage and in lovely shape. SInce I've retired from
> the sport, I should bring myself to selling her.
>
> I retired from motorcycling in about 2000 for the following reasons:
> 1) danger – I realized my good skills were not improving with age, had
> friends killed or maimed, and I realized that I was mortal; 2) my body
> – I began having neck and knee trouble and at 5'2" and 115 pounds
> (during the height of my riding career; I'm plumper now) it was a
> wrestle moving a loaded bike around under 5 mph; 3) happiness – I fell
> in love, no longer was interested in spending 100's of miles alone,
> and got two big dogs who can't go motorcycle camping with me; and 4)
> the environment – I can't justify having a pastime that's about
> burning fossil fuel, and 5) health – bicycling is so good for me!
>
>  I've also found that bicycling fulfills my 2-wheel jones both in
> adventuring and in lovely gear.  That's a big part of my love for
> things Riv.  Still have the dogs/camping problem though.
>
> Patrick, it's wonderful when it's good, and deadly when it's bad.  The
> older you are, the more you increase your risk, especially if you're a
> newcomer.  I don't always wear my helmet on my bicycle. On a
> motorcycle, I always *always* wore a full-face helmet, boots, gloves,
> long pants, and a leather jacket if under 85 degrees.  And take a
> Motorcycle Foundation Safety course.
>
> liesl

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[RBW] Rivendish if not Rivendellian

[PATRICK MOORE]

https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/Herse110711#

"...ian": Belonging to the same category as.

"...ish"": Possessing similar qualities or traits.

(Source: Patrick's ineffably superior understanding of suffixes.)

Nice and Rivendellish at least in these qualities, that it is heavy (damn'
thing must push 30 lb), has high bars (the old Frog rando bars have a nice
upward fillip) and shifts in friction (Simplex retros -- nice!). Not to
mention steel, lugged and low geared (46/42 with box stock second bike boom
standard 14-28 fiver).

But -- and here is the very odd thing that leads to the ensuing question:
it **feels fast.** I want to ride it in the 46/17 (73") instead of the
42/17 (67"), even up hills. What gives? (That's a question.)

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[RBW] Re: Riv-riding motorcyclists?

[RonaTD]

Moto Guzzi V7 Classic. Great all around bike. Easy loafer around town,
as much fun as I'll ever be able to handle out in the country. Not a
super slab mega miler, but I went out to the Twin Cities and back
(almost 800 miles) in a 2-day trip this fall and survived.

I haven't kept track of the seat time ratio. Might be about even, a
bit more on the bicycle. That 2-day trip was a lot of seat time, but
not as much as the 400k rando last June.

Ted Durant
Milwaukee, WI

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[RBW] Re: Riv-riding motorcyclists?

[benzzoy]

I used to ride motorcycles.  My last one was a HD Sportster 1200
Sports with a nice solo seat and quiet Supertrapp exhaust.  Yup, an
anti-HD exhaust that is probably quieter than stock.  It went away
after I got married and especially when the little one came along, but
I still have my nice leather gear and helmets as keepsakes.

Back during those relatively carefree days, my bicycle mileage was
super-high, hitting 5-digits annually.  So even though I ride my
motorcycle somewhat often, it was a fairly puny ratio in favor of the
bicycles.

Maybe when I retire...


On Nov 5, 5:45 pm, Andrew Johnson  wrote:
> I was over at RBW today, getting some brake parts and Newbaum's, and had a
> chance to talk to a fellow Quickbeam owner, who happens also to be a fellow
> motorcyclist. He rides a late 70's Ducati, and I ride a BMW 1150 GS. I
> noted how easy it is to slip back and forth between cultures, one
> motorized, the other powered by ham 'n eggs, but both joined by strong
> commonalities: balance, traction, dodging cagers and potholes and deer...
>
> Any other motorcyclists on this list? What's your bici/moto seat-time
> ratio? Mine has been about 1:20 over the past decade, but is quickly
> becoming 1:2 with a new commute.
>
> - Andrew, Berkeley

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Re: [RBW] FS vintage Dura Ace, Cinelli, Suntour etc.

[Seth Vidal]

On Mon, Nov 7, 2011 at 3:04 AM, J L  wrote:
>
> DA 172.5 crankset 53/42 with BB $ - 75

Are these 144 or 110 BCD?

> Velo-Orange Threadless stem and adapted 100mm  -$10

Is this still available?

Thanks
-sv

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Re: [RBW] Riv-riding motorcyclists?

[andrew hill]

Hi Peter,

I recommend a mid-power, mid weight, upright seated position, torquey bike.  
e.g. i think the importance of upright riding position, fairly neutral 
foot/weight position and handling, are similar in the Rivendell rider and 
motorcycler world.  maybe that's just me.  and I'll stretch by equating a combo 
of torque and flickability to bottom bracket drop.  ;)

anyways, you get the most control of the bike with those details, and the most 
stability.  it's important to have a bike that's forgiving in it's handling and 
acceleration curve while you are learning, that gives you good visibility.

Eg. something like a Triumph, or Honda CB-style could be good to learn.  That 
Yamaha would be a great one to play with in terms of "learning" to do 
around-town handling, if it runs but might not be big enough for safe / 
secure feeling highway use.  

You could get a decent used new-generation 750-1000cc Triumph for 3-6K, 
depending on where you are.  And they don't leak oil anymore.   I've got a 2000 
Triumph Thunderbird with 26K miles on it and very few problems, 900cc / 550lb 
bike / 6 gears ... Plenty big enough for anything.

-a

On Nov 7, 2011, at 2:46 PM, Peter Pesce wrote:

> My ratio is infinity:1 these days. I used to ride motorcycles a lot, but 
> haven't been on one in a few years. I did a number of summer tours with a 
> buddy - one lap of Lake Superior, another to Nova Scotia and PEI, down to 
> Deals Gap NC, but just kind of moved on. I still have a late 60's Ducati and 
> a '72 Yamaha XS-2 (the "Oil-Tight Triumph" as it was called in its day) in 
> the back of the garage waiting for me to get around to restoring them some 
> day... If I add up what I spent on bicycles in the last couple of years I 
> could easily have gotten one of them back on the road!
> 
> -Pete (pedal, previously petrol)
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Re: [RBW] Riv-riding motorcyclists?

[Stonehog]

Yes.  2000 Triumph Speed Triple. I generally ride the moto once a week 
year-round to keep the battery fresh.  The rest is by bike.  I still watch the 
GP series, but am way more into the bicycles these days. 

Mobile Brian Hanson

On Nov 5, 2011, at 6:45 PM, Andrew Johnson  wrote:

> I was over at RBW today, getting some brake parts and Newbaum's, and had a 
> chance to talk to a fellow Quickbeam owner, who happens also to be a fellow 
> motorcyclist. He rides a late 70's Ducati, and I ride a BMW 1150 GS. I noted 
> how easy it is to slip back and forth between cultures, one motorized, the 
> other powered by ham 'n eggs, but both joined by strong commonalities: 
> balance, traction, dodging cagers and potholes and deer...
> 
> Any other motorcyclists on this list? What's your bici/moto seat-time ratio? 
> Mine has been about 1:20 over the past decade, but is quickly becoming 1:2 
> with a new commute.
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