[RBW] Re: NYC Riv Ride?

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

I'm also in NJ. I might be up for joining you, depending on the location 
(and the weather!).

Bob E
Cranford, NJ

On Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 2:09:52 PM UTC-5 tio ryan wrote:

> long time pedaler, first time owner -- would love to meet for a ride! 
>
> a ride out to the beach with a stop at any of the aforementioned spots is 
> always fun. I personally like hitting up spumoni gardens on the way back. 
>
> grand army plaza @ prospect park is a good meet up spot for a ride like 
> that
>
> On Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 1:26:15 PM UTC-5 Caroline Golum wrote:
>
>> Seeing the LA Riv Ride post got me thinking! Anyone in the NYC area 
>> interested in a weekend ride this month? It's chilly, but we can handle it!
>
>

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Re: [RBW] Getting my groove back on with the Platypus - dealing with near misses

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Some great advice here -- especially to stay far enough to the left to 
discourage unsafe passing, and to take the lane when approaching an 
intersection. When I do need to take the lane, I also try to keep up with 
the vehicle speeds as best I can.

When approaching an intersection, I make sure to never, ever ride alongside 
a vehicle (that might turn into me with no warning). I always stay behind 
that car and still make sure I'm visible to the car behind.

Begin crossing an intersection right after the cross traffic stops and just 
before your light turns green. Giving yourself a head start before all the 
chaos of turning traffic increases your visibility and also helps avoid the 
left crosses and right hooks. This works like a Leading Pedestrian Interval 
traffic signal -- but just be sure to watch out for red light runners on 
the street perpendicular to you (that practice unfortunately seems to have 
been normalized).

Also, ride assertively and be communicative with arm gestures. 

I'm also in New Jersey, but in a fairly dense area where there are so many 
side streets and cut-throughs that I can avoid busy and dangerous roads. 
(I'm also thankful that my gym is a only mile away.)

Bob E
Cranford, New Jersey
On Saturday, December 31, 2022 at 4:52:57 AM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:

> I was just having this conversation last night (with an Platypus rider 
> btw), I mentioned that I've cut a couple rides short recently cuz drivers 
> are so stressed, distracted and often drunk during the holidays. Hopefully 
> your area will calm down soon after New Year's. 
>
> Joe Bernard 
>
> On Friday, December 30, 2022 at 4:58:41 AM UTC-8 Jay LePree wrote:
>
>> Hi all:
>>
>> All good advice.  I am lacking in the "take the lane" approach.  Had I 
>> done that, the "right hook" in front of me would not have happened.  I am, 
>> admittedly timid, and have trouble with this approach, though I know it is 
>> legal.  in NJ, a cyclist should remain to the right as safety allows, and 
>> certainly at parking lot and road intersections, it makes good sense to 
>> take the lane.  I am always afraid of the errant driver that will ride up 
>> my back.  (I do use a mirror, so it will allow me to see them...and see 
>> them riding up my back :) ). 
>>
>> In this case, traffic was fairly slow, so taking the lane would make 
>> perfect sense. 
>>
>> One riding skill I use regularly when approaching a light at an 
>> intersection is that I remain to the right but take the spot of the car in 
>> front of me;  I don't ride up to the front car.  It saves me the trouble of 
>> having cars that I passed then need to pass me again. Additionally, it 
>> prevents the "right hook". 
>>
>> I do use lights and reflectors.  I wear reflective ankle straps for the 
>> motion (the ones you recommended Patrick..silver and about 2 inches wide), 
>> and placed reflective stips on my crank arms for added motion.  I use two 
>> bright tail lights and have reflective tape on my rear rack. I have a 
>> Schmidt Edelux II headlight and affixe the another ankle band to my basket 
>> so I have a 5 inch x 2 inch band of reflection on the front.
>>
>> Thanks again,
>>
>> Happy New Year
>> The Platypus rides again to the gym.
>>
>> Jay LePree
>>
>>
>> On Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 3:42:22 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote:
>>
>>> Jay: I'm sorry to hear about your near misses. I've had my share and 
>>> they leave a "sour taste in your mouth" -- a kind of lingering depressed or 
>>> dark feeling that is -- in my case at least -- even stronger than the 
>>> inevitable lingering residual fear. 
>>>
>>> Were these occasions at night? I try to err on the egregious, excessive 
>>> side of night-time illumination and use copious reflective gear, front and 
>>> rear, as well as top-quality front and rear lights, always duplicate 
>>> systems; thus 2 rear red lights and a second battery headlight in addition 
>>> to the dyno light that I turn on at least at busy intersections. IME, cars 
>>> treat you with more respect at night if so illuminated than during the day.
>>>
>>> Funny, though: during 56 years and more of riding in traffic -- I 
>>> started shorlty after my 11th birthday in Indian urban traffic after my 
>>> father bought me my first "adult" bike, a 28" wheel, rod-braked roadster -- 
>>> I learned that riding somewhat "aggressively" incurred fewer near misses 
>>> than riding timidly. 
>>>
>>> Examples: in the bike lane adjacent to busy auto lanes, ride mid-lane 
>>> and not too the right; riding close to the curb sees more drivers 
>>> committing that cardinal sin of skimming the right edge of their traffic 
>>> lane. Ride mid-lane or even flirt with the left edge of the bike lane and 
>>> more cars swing left when they pass.
>>>
>>> Stopping at stop signs or traffic lights: pull out to middle of right 
>>> lane -- even if there is a bike lane -- before stopping or, on greens, when 
>>> going straight; this noticeably reduces near right hooks from cars behind

Re: [RBW] The Official Introduction of RoadeoRosa

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Spectacular!

Excellent choice of components, and the ~20 lbs. for the complete build is 
impressive. And you can't go wrong with pink and black!

Bob E
Cranford, NJ
On Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 2:50:49 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote:

> Nobilette just put my garage photo out on his Instagram.  So now it's 
> really out there.  I was going to let the Riv folks do the more public 
> reveal, but whatev...
>
> BL in EC
>
> On Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 8:02:14 AM UTC-8 Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
>> I tried to politely ignore the tubing inquiry.  I didn't ask.  If I did 
>> ask I'm sure they would tell me.  As far as I'm concerned it's the same as 
>> the previously published numbers.  I dwell on a lot of things.  Tubing 
>> diameters, butt thicknesses, butt lengths and transition zones are not 
>> among those things I dwell upon.  
>>
>> Bill Lindsay
>> El Cerrito, CA
>>
>> On Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 5:44:25 AM UTC-8 Robert Blunt wrote:
>>
>>> Bill,
>>> This bike is gorgeous. I am not sure if you responded to the 
>>> inquiry about what tubeset was used but I would be interested to know. This 
>>> thing is simply stunning and I am all about the pink bike . I had a pink 
>>> Bates with diadrant forks at one time which was super cool. Picture 
>>> attached (file might be too big.
>>> Best,
>>> Robert Blunt
>>> Pennington, NJ
>>>
>>> On Mon, Feb 19, 2024 at 11:27 PM Bill Lindsay  wrote:
>>>
 Here she is.  RoadeoRosa is complete


 https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/53540567348/in/album-72177720313109003/

 Frame set: Nobilette built Rivendell Roadeo.  Cantilever posts.  
 Legolas fork crown.  Cane Creek 40 headset

 Wheelset:  HED Ardennes RA Black.  Stampede Pass Extralight tires.  TPU 
 tubes.  12-27 Dura Ace 10sp cassette.  Tune skewers

 Drivetrain:  Rene Herse Crankset 46/30.  White Industries Ti 108mm 
 bottom bracket.  Look Keo Carbon Ceramic Pedals.  Dura Ace 7900 F Der, R 
 Der, Down tube shifters.  KMC chain

 Components:  Rene Herse cantilevers. Jagwire Elite cables and housing.  
 Soba Noodle bars.  Nobilette stem.  Campagnolo Athena EPS brake levers 
 (electronics removed).  Dura Ace 7900 seat post.  Fizik Arione 00 saddle

 Accessories:  Rene Herse Fenders.  Arundel carbon H2O cages.  Rene 
 Herse pump.  Spurcycle Bell.  Rene Herse UD-2 front rack

 total weight 20.2lbs.  9.16kg

 Bill Lindsay
 El Cerrito, CA

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Re: [RBW] Cameras On Bikes

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Another Olympus OM-D E-M5 mk II user here. The 17mm f/1.8 lens keeps things 
nice and light when the camera is hanging from my neck or on my shoulder, 
ready for action photos during group rides.

Bob E.
Cranford, NJ
[image: PXL_20240515_211958462 copy 2.jpg]




On Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 3:39:44 PM UTC-4 christian poppell wrote:

> Fun topic! For film cameras I've used a Minolta GT and a Nikon FE with a 
> 50mm 1.8. The Minolta gets thrown in the handlebar bag and the Nikon has a 
> Tunitas Motion camera strap (
> https://www.tunitascreative.com/product-page/motion-camera-strap). We 
> also recently used a disposable for a trip out to Lost Dutchman which was a 
> fun way to snap some film shots while riding (much less stressful taking 
> photos while riding too). 
>
> Its been tempting to make the switch back to digital, especially when film 
> and developing are so expensive. I believe the justification to continue 
> shooting film are in the limitations and the fact that I don't have to sit 
> in front of a computer to get the images, managing folders, and organizing 
> everything. Even when I had Lightroom it was a chore. 
>
>
>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Long ride on a Sam Hillborne

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

The Majestic ---> Hillborne. Love it!

Bob E
Cranford, NJ

On Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 1:47:01 PM UTC-5 Tom Horton wrote:

> Every yr around my birthday i ride my age  78 coming up
> Someday i will lose
> Or get an ebike
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Mar 7, 2023, at 1:39 PM, lconley  wrote:
>
> What stem are you using? I like that a lot better than the open face 
> welded steel stems that Riv carries.
>
>
> Laing
>
> On Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 12:59:30 PM UTC-5 jak...@me.com wrote:
>
> Great ride Paul.  If I may inquire, what handlebars are you using?  They 
> appear to have more flare than my Albatross.  If I make a switch to 
> thumbies, your set up appears ideal - love the Ergons.
>
> I live in "The Town of Murals".  They make for wonderful photo backdrops, 
> and only 3 miles away!  But I like your thinking.  The photo is far better 
> to have been earned.
>
> On Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 8:14:35 AM UTC-5 ascpgh wrote:
>
> Very cool ride Paul. So often destinations make together a chain of miles 
> you never thought you'd compile or set out on purpose to ride. Deb of Rivet 
> Cycleworks is clearly a mural art fan and often shows them as points along 
> her rides documented on her IG feed. 
>
> That fifth picture appears to be by Dan Kitchener, the UK rattle can 
> artist/muralist. He did his first US mural 
>  a couple 
> miles from me on the side of a bar that had recently renovated and had an 
> big blank side facing the side street intersection. 
>
> Andy Cheatham
> Pittsburgh
>
> On Sunday, March 5, 2023 at 8:19:35 PM UTC-5 Paul in Dallas wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
> At least it was a long ride for me.
>
> This was last Monday, February 27.
>
>
> I had planned on 40 miles for this ride.
>
> It was one of those days that weather, the bike, energy levels, motivation 
> and I guess the stars alignments all synched up.
>
> My missus called a few hours into it and wanted to meet on the trail and 
> ride some too.
>
> I already had 30 miles when I meet her and we did 21 together so I had 51 
> on arrival back home
> which would have been a good day for me as 40 or so is usually one of my 
> long rides.
>
> But I decided to go for more on my own so I had a snack and hopped back on 
> the Sam.
>
> When I hit 60 miles and didn't feel like stopping.
>
> Why not try for 70 I thought?
>
> At 70 I thought I'll do 3 more to commemorate an upcoming advancing 
> further into geezer hood birthday.
>
> So it was a long but satisfying unplanned 73 mile ride.
>
> On the route I took I rode south from the northern portion of Dallas 
> county to downtown Dallas, through downtown to Deep Ellum ( that's a funky 
> and artsy area east of downtown).
> That area has lots of wall murals.
>
> Then I picked up the Santa Fe trail that leads to White Rock Lake.
>
> I rode the While Rock Lake trails for a while, met up with my Missus and 
> repeated some more of the White Rock trails.
>
> After taking off again from home I rode some of the northern trails and 
> then began to zig zag through familiar neighborhoods to rack up extra miles.
>
> My  Sam was very comfortable on the entire ride.
>
> It sports 700 x 43 Gravel King SS+ tires that help a lot on the bumpy 
> streets of the area.
>
> I was tired at the end and also the next day but the next day my missus 
> wanted to ride to the library in 85 degree temps so we got in 10 more 
> miles. 
> I think that 10 miles in the heat helped the soreness.
>
> Some might think upright bars would not work for that sort of distance but 
> they worked fine for me.
>
> At any rate at my age I felt it was a bit of an epic ride.
>
> The attached photos were taken at stops along the way.
>
> Paul in Dallas 
>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Let’s say I made my Clem into a “gravel bike”

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

48s are absolutely fine on Pacenti Brevets.

https://www.renehersecycles.com/gravel-myths-3-wide-tires-need-wide-rims/

https://www.renehersecycles.com/myth-18-wide-tires-need-wide-rims/

Bob E
Cranford, NJ
On Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 2:59:59 PM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote:

> The internal width is 19mm. A 48 might benefit from a slightly wider 
> internal width but it should be just fine with the 19. I am not an expert 
> in such things though.
>
> On Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 1:10:03 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:
>
>> Can anyone here confirm that she can run 48s tubed on those Pacenti 
>> Brevet rims? I checked their site and got nowhere, it shows a graph with 42 
>> yes, 50 no. What about 48??
>>
>> On Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 8:57:50 AM UTC-7 Johnny Alien wrote:
>>
>>> OH! I see. I don't know enough about tubeless to understand the fine 
>>> details of size vs psi, etc. I have those rims on my ProtoGallop with 42's 
>>> but I have tubes because it suits my brain better.
>>>
>>> On Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 8:39:59 AM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 They are, and in the myriad responses I’ve gotten (many private and 
 some on Instagram) it has been explained to me that if I want to run 48s I 
 have two options: 1. Run tubeless but never more than 30 psi. Or, use 
 tubes. Or thirdly, but new wheels.

 Did I misunderstand? 
 L

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 On Jun 11, 2023, at 6:22 AM, Johnny Alien  wrote:

 I was under the understanding that the current Pacenti Brevet rims are 
 tubeless ready.



 https://pacenticycledesign.com/collections/aluminium-rims-gravel-cross/products/brevet-rim-650b-1

 On Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 12:38:32 AM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
 wrote:

> What Gil says resonates with me. I love how you love a Clem! All those 
> attributes truly do make the Clem a gem.  I have favored those Platys as 
> of 
> late, but I am going back to Clem-loving again soon. We are traveling 
> right 
> now, but when I get back I’m heading to the bike shop to see about 
> putting 
> 48s on my Clem if the Pacenti Brevet rims will take them. Sounds like if 
> they aren’t tubeless, it’s ok. We’ll see.
>
> On Jun 9, 2023, at 3:15 PM, Gill  wrote:
>
> The fact that the OP’s query has already been thoroughly dealt with 
> won’t dissuade me from chiming in on a subject near and dear (besides, if 
> posters were not able to beat dead horses this forum would have dissolved 
> years ago). I own a Clem and ride off road, gravel/trail riding is the 
> fourth most favorite thing I do in life. I highly encourage others to do 
> it 
> on a Clem. Opinion, highly subjective, yes, but I do have a kind of data 
> point. Usually I’m solo but last summer I joined a group ride (my 
> daughter 
> said I needed to make new friends). This served as a good barometer of 
> how 
> Clem compared with other “gravel” bikes. My inaugural ride was 19 miles 
> moving at a good clip, mostly off-road at the end of which another rider 
> smiled and said “You just ride that thing don’t you“. I translated that 
> to, 
> “turns out that’s a nice bicycle and my unspoken questioning of its 
> appropriateness for this ride was unfounded, my apologies“. Worth noting, 
> unlike Kai’s tough looking Clem mine is a Riv blue step thru and gets no 
> respect. The qualities that make the Clem a good gravel bike are those 
> that 
> make it a good bike period: bulletproof frame, long wheel base, stable 
> handling, gearing that gets you over/through anything you have any 
> business 
> being on, fits most any tire and uber comfortable. I might add that part 
> of 
> that comfort comes from the bosco bars – Clems suspension system –a swept 
> back pliant trail chatter sponge that doesn’t compromise control. So 
> resist 
> the temptation to immediately switch em out for off-road. Happy trails.
>
>
> Gil
> Gloucester
> On Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 1:30:01 PM UTC-4 RichS wrote:
>
>> Kai,
>>
>> My compliments on your Clem! Your portfolio of images really displays 
>> the Clems versatility, and I might add, your creativity. An ideal bike 
>> for 
>> NY/Brooklyn terrain.
>> The adjustable bottom bracket is pretty cool too:-)
>>
>> Best,
>> Rich in ATL
>>
>> On Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 9:16:23 PM UTC-4 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY 
>> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> Many photos of many states of Clem H, all gravel ready- 
>>> https://photos.app.goo.gl/uxqm63W2nB5scvmg7
>>> -Kai
>>> On Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 4:06:54 PM UTC-4 Mackenzy Albright wrote:
>>>
 [image: PXL_20230606_164339003.jpg]

 This thread needs less opinions and more inpirational photos of 
 Gravel Clems. Just my opinion. 

Re: [RBW] Re: 55 cm Platypus on Amtrak

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Leah,

With the front wheel removed and the bike hanging from the rear wheel, 
there'll be plenty of room.  (Also, bags need to be removed from the bike, 
though.) Here's a photo of my Rawland rSogn heading to D2R2 in Vermont. The 
bike has an end-to-end length of 67" with both wheels on. On the return 
trip, I was told that I didn't need to take the front wheel off, and that 
also fit. So, your 55 Platy with a 74" length will fit just fine hanging by 
the rear wheel with the front wheel off. No crew member will measure your 
bike.

Bob E
Cranford, NJ

[image: unnamed.jpg]
On Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:47:12 AM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:

> Ok. I’m going home after work to practice and then lay in bed all night 
> agonizing over it.
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jun 12, 2024, at 9:26 AM, Brian Forsee  wrote:
>
> You can also use your knee under the saddle and push raise the bike up 
> with one leg while having both hands on the bars. One hand on saddle one on 
> bars works well also.
>
>
> Brian
>
> On Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 8:47:05 PM UTC-5 Lucky wrote:
>
>> Whoa whoa whoa! The saddle is not IN my pants ma’am!
>> My waistband functions like a handle kinda. Best if wearing jeans.
>> Otherwise just use my abdomen to help push the bike up. 
>> I knew this would read poorly LOL! 
>>
>> On Jun 11, 2024, at 18:40, Leah Peterson  wrote:
>>
>> I was with you until the saddle was in my pants! What?!?
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Jun 11, 2024, at 9:24 PM, lucky...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>> 
>> This is how I do it, Leah. Grab the brake levers, stand kind of behind 
>> it, pull the front wheel up and then release the rear brake lever just 
>> enough that the back end can roll forward until the bike is getting 
>> vertical. Stop that action when you’re about to catch the fender on the 
>> ground. Squat down and catch the waistband of your pants under the seat and 
>> stand up using your abdomen/pant waistband to lift the whole bike up. 
>>
>> On Jun 11, 2024, at 18:20, Leah Peterson  wrote:
>>
>> Ok, ok, I gotcha…and pinching the fenders would make me ill. This is 
>> such a good idea. So one Irish strap or a Voile strap should do the trick? 
>> But how, pray tell, does one even get their bike to stand vertical?! I lift 
>> it overhead every day to hang it on the top of my D’vinci rack, but I’ve 
>> never done vertical. Will the train guy help?
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Jun 11, 2024, at 9:06 PM, Collin A  wrote:
>>
>> Here it is! It gives just enough clearance to fully lift the rear wheel 
>> and fender off the ground.
>> 
>>
>>
>> Collin, back in Berkeley
>>
>> On Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 4:26:40 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Oh yes, please send that photo! 🙏
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Jun 11, 2024, at 7:22 PM, Collin A  wrote:
>>>
>>> I take my 51 Joe Appaloosa on the west coast Amtrak a couple times a 
>>> week. I’m not sure about the wheelbase differences with a 55 Platy, but no 
>>> one on Amtrak is there with a tape measure checking lengths before you hop 
>>> on.
>>>
>>>
>>> The bike is objectively “too long” to fit perfectly on the bike racks. The 
>>> “hack” to actually get the bike mounted off the ground and not off kilter 
>>> is to tie an Irish strap to the upper railing and use that to joist the 
>>> bike up a couple inches. This also saves the fenders from getting pinched. 
>>>
>>> I’ll get a photo when I hop off the train today.
>>> Collin “2 hour working commuter” in Dixon at this moment
>>>
>>> On Monday, June 10, 2024 at 11:31:26 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Hi! Quick question. I was looking at Amtrak and I know my 55 Platy is 
 too long - it’s like 74” and the max for Amtrak is 70”. However, if you 
 are 
 rolling the bike on board, are they really very strict? I ask because it 
 would be great to ride the train home from New Buffalo back to Kzoo after 
 the wrap-up of my tour on Saturday. I have never ridden Amtrak, so I don’t 
 know what the setup is inside the train cars. 

 If anyone has successfully wheeled a longwheelbaser onto Amtrak, let me 
 know. 

 Yes, yes, I know this is what my little purple pocket Platy is for, but 
 that bike would not be my choice for a 106 mile road ride. I want my 700c 
 wheels with the 42mm tires!

 Leah

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[RBW] Re: He Ain't Heavy, He's My Clem Smith L('il Missy)

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Mark,

That Raleigh Bronze-Green-like color is gorgeous! I love all the retro 
touches on the build; your Clem just oozes conviviality!  : )

Bob E
Cranford, NJ

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[RBW] Re: Cherry Blossoms Season!

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Takashi, your photos are stunningly beautiful!

Here in NJ, all parks are closed due to COVID-19, so I took some photos of 
the cherry tree in my yard instead:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B-8Iwz6F3us/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

In normal years, I head over to Branch Brook Park in Newark for the annual 
Bloomfest, where one would see scenes like this (these pics are from last 
year's event):
https://www.instagram.com/p/BwQY7sAl7_Q/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Bob E
Cranford, NJ

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[RBW] Re: Clem PreSale

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Joe,

If you're really considering picking up a 45 Clem L, you should know that 
my wife just snagged a 45 yesterday (the bronze green color, her first 
Riv), so there's one less in the inventory.

Soon, we'll be a two-Clem household (Clem H + Clem L)!

Bob E
Cranford, NJ

On Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 3:13:37 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> I'm trying to think of a reason why I need a 45cm copy of Leah's gorgeous 
> blue Clem(entine) even though I just spent a comical amount of money on a 
> custom and sold my grilver Clem(entine) frame. I'll think of something! 🤪 
>   
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[RBW] Re: Rene Herse Tires with tubes

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

I've had 650B x 42 Babyshoe Pass Extralights (with tubes) on my Rawland for 
almost three years now (I mounted them just before D2R2 in 2017 to replace 
worn Hetres). That bikes sees mostly pavement (from smooth-as-glass to 
pothole-ridden and debris-strewn), but I take it off-road whenever I can on 
gravel roads, canal towpaths, and rocky singletrack. I haven't had a flat 
yet.

Bob E
Cranford, NJ

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Re: [RBW] Re: Pseudo-Rivendell Thread?

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Jim,

The original Raleigh-branded Weinmann calipers had (just) enough reach -- 
at the very bottom of the slot in the brake arm, the brake shoes just made 
it to the 700C rim's braking surface. It's roughly a 65-mm distance from 
the brake fixing screw to where the shoes connect to the arm.

Bob

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[RBW] Re: BikeSnobNYC, 2022 Five Boro NYC Bike tour promo video on Platypus. Reviews of prior tours requested.

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Hi Roberta,

It's a load of fun (I've done it twice, many years ago). The ride through 
Manhattan is amazing, but since it's right after the mass start, it's super 
packed and you need to be on guard against collisions from 
inexperienced/distracted riders. But after the pack spreads out, it becomes 
really enjoyable -- and one gets to ride on roads that would be either 
illegal or suicidal otherwise!

Also recommend leaving your car at or near the Staten Island ferry terminal.

Bob E
Cranford, NJ

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[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Hunqapillar on Monumental Loop

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Excellent pics from what looks like a fantastic adventure -- so remote!

Bob E
Cranford, NJ

On Friday, April 1, 2022 at 9:32:41 AM UTC-4 WETH wrote:

> I spent a few days with a friend exploring Las Cruces, NM and the northern 
> half of the Monument Loop 2.0 (
> https://bikepacking.com/routes/monumental-loop/).  I rode my Hunqapillar 
> and found it equal to the task.  The Monumental Loop contains paved roads, 
> paved bike paths, gravel paths, dirt roads of varying quality, single 
> track, and sections of hike-a-bike trails.  I find the desert therapeutic, 
> especially in early spring!  The camping spots we found were beautiful and 
> remote. We divided the northern half of the loop into three 45ish mile 
> days, which was the perfect pace at which to enjoy the scenery, to eat 
> meals in a few of towns we passed through, and to insure remote camping 
> spots.  
>
> Photo of the Hunqapillar here: 
> https://erlhouston.smugmug.com/Family/2022/Monumental-Loop--March/i-JwThrQ3/A
>
> More highlight photos of the trip here on Instagram:
>
> https://www.instagram.com/p/CbuahSlu6FA/?utm_medium=copy_link
>
> https://www.instagram.com/p/CbxCEBbuTbw/?utm_medium=copy_link
>
> All the photos from the trip here on SmugMug:
>
> https://erlhouston.smugmug.com/Family/2022/Monumental-Loop--March
>
> Hoping everyone can enjoy their favorite type of riding in 2022!
>
> Erl
>
> Kensington, MD
>
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[RBW] Re: Cherry Blossoms, Apricot Blossoms, Peach Blossoms

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Beautiful photos, Takashi -- I love the cherry trees in the mountains! 
Japan is definitely on our list of places to visit!

Bob E
Cranford, New Jersey

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[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Izu Oshima- Gojira's Keep

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Beautiful - looks like a wonderful trip!

Gotta make it to Japan one of these days.

Bob E
Cranford, NJ

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Re: [RBW] Riv Enthusiast at Midnight Oil show

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Seeing Midnight Oil live is always a treat -- I've seen them three or four 
times -- but being able to bike to the show is an extra treat!

Bob E
Cranford, NJ

On Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 1:14:13 AM UTC-4 Jimmy Warren wrote:

>
> I plead guilty on all counts! Great to meet you outside the concert, Ben! 
> Sweet Rammy!
>
> On Jun 8, 2022, at 11:02 AM, Joe Bunik  wrote:
>
> Wow, Mike!!!
>
> Notwithstanding the legend of the RPV Oil/RBW superfan, I was **also** in 
> SLO over the Mem Day weekend (regrets, it was but a quick lunch stop), and 
> lookie what I spotted - who dis?!?
>
> (bad bike-pile photo / am sure everyone here is capable of the quick 
> forensic reading to recognize "ONE OF US")
>
> 
>
>
> On Wed, Jun 8, 2022 at 10:38 AM Mike Godwin  wrote:
>
>> Cool
>> I was at the local Ace Hardware here in San Luis Obispo, and got comments 
>> on my BMC Monstercross from Rivvy folks. So, yes I have a Riv too. Jarrod 
>> and Ariel (howdy!) We chatted in the parking lot for a while, apparently 
>> standing too close to a parking spot that a giant SUV with Texas plates was 
>> trying to park in. Couldn't they have just moved 50 ft along and found one 
>> of the many empty parking spots?  I digress, but it was nice running into 
>> some new folks in town. And two blocks later, ran into Mitch B on his 
>> Atlantis (Hi Mitch). Good Riv day in windy-as-heck San Luis Obispo.
>>
>> Mike supposed to be at work in warm and windy SLO CA
>>
>> On Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 10:07:12 AM UTC-7 bunny...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> Hey Everybody!
>>> Last night I rode my Rambouillet to see Midnight Oil play in Los 
>>> Angeles. While looking for a safe place to lock up, a man in line 
>>> approached me because he was also a big RIv fan. We chatted, took pictures, 
>>> but I can't remember his name. I think he said he lives in Palos Verdes.
>>>
>>> Anyway, Palos Verdes Midnight OIl superfan Riv dude. If you're here. say 
>>> hi! I've been meaning to try to make an L.A. area Riv enthusiast ride 
>>> happen. Maybe this is a good sign!
>>>
>>> Cheers!
>>> Ben
>>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Clem H curious

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

> Hey Bob and Jeremy, those are some very nice looking Clem’s!
>

Thanks! And to answer Max's question, I'm running a White Industries 
36-tooth chainring and an 11-42 MicroShift Advent 9-speed cassette. (Also, 
an Advent 9-speed derailleur and thumbie in friction mode.)

Bob E
Cranford NJ

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Re: [RBW] Re: Jobst Brandt photo archive on instagram

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Thanks for putting in the work to load these photos, Eric! These are 
spectacular -- so very RSF-ish!

Bob E
Cranford, NJ

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[RBW] Re: Ride report: Shenandoah foothills

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Thanks for the superb narrative, gear talk, and beautiful photos, Eric! So 
inspiring!

Now if we only had some right-to-roam laws like in some of the northern 
European countries...

Bob E
Cranford, NJ

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[RBW] Re: Video: Appaloosa build updates

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Nice work, Eric -- that's a nice build. Loved the video!

Totally envious of your workspace, too!

Bob E
Cranford, NJ

On Monday, September 5, 2022 at 11:40:01 AM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com wrote:

> Hey, thanks Stephen, I appreciate the kind feedback!
>
> Definitely check out the Suntour shifters.  
>
> I actually don't like the Oury grips that much and I'm planning to go back 
> to the felted wool grips wrapped with Newbaum's. And I'm going to wrap the 
> area ahead of the levers, too. Pretty much the same grip and wrapping as I 
> had on the Billie bars. 
>
> On Monday, September 5, 2022 at 10:08:45 AM UTC-4 Stephen wrote:
>
>> Hey Eric,
>>
>> Enjoyed the video, as well as your others! I appreciated the top down 
>> comparison of the billies to the ortho's, didn't realize the ortho's came 
>> back so far. In fact, seeing them from that angle they look so similar to 
>> the Tosco bar shape. Also the suntour power thumb shifters look great, I 
>> love how minimal their clamp on the bar is. Might have to look for some of 
>> those myself.. 
>>
>> How are you liking the switch from cotton bar wrap to the oury's? are you 
>> going to wrap the front of the ortho bars?
>>
>> Bike looks great, keep up the good work.
>>
>> -stephen
>>
>> On Sunday, September 4, 2022 at 4:54:25 PM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> Hey everyone — I just finished a new video about my Appaloosa. Handlebar 
>>> swap, new shifters, new front and rear derailers (including a Nexave rapid 
>>> rise mech). Also installed a Nitto front rack, Son dynamo hub and Schmidt 
>>> Edeluxe II. 
>>>
>>> https://youtu.be/muQgJiZtzwY
>>>
>>> Special appearance by orthopedic specialist Dr. Ronnie Romance. 
>>>
>>> Enjoy!
>>>
>>> [image: Appaloosa 20220904.jpg]
>>>
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Re: [RBW] Your cyclist vs. motorist war/horror stories

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Pam,

Your summary of the things you do on the road, regarding placement and 
communication, is excellent! I try to do all those things. I like that 
humanizing look-back!

Regarding communication/signaling: if I'm in the lane and I need to be 
there to avoid a close pass when there's an oncoming car in the opposite 
lane, I'll stick my left arm out and at an angle, to emphasize the "hold on 
just a sec" to the driver behind me. When it's all clear, I'll then give 
them a "come on through" wave when I move over, followed by a "thank you" 
wave. All this just emphasizes that we aren't in the lane to be jerks, we 
just want to be safe.

I don't have too many bad encounters with motorists -- while I live in a 
dense area, there are many less busy adjacent streets, paths, and 
cut-throughs to use to get around without needing to go on busy roads. (And 
thankfully there are no "stroads" in my area.) My bad encounters usually 
happen when I'm too far to the side of the road and I get a close pass. 
When I catch up to (some of) them, I tell them it's a dangerous move and 
explain that New Jersey has a new four-foot passing law. The drivers I 
speak to are receptive to the message -- they're just oblivious that being 
passed closely is a totally different experience when one doesn't have two 
tons of steel surrounding them.

Bob E
Cranford, NJ

On Monday, October 10, 2022 at 10:04:59 AM UTC-4 Joel S wrote:

> I think the current worst I have had is when a car or truck buzzes too 
> close for comfort.  I am not always looking in my rear glasses mounted 
> mirror.  Instinct sometimes move me too far right and that has sometimes 
> been a problem,  I only take the lane when on a small narrow lane or when I 
> need to turn left.  This year I have been buzzed too many times and I 
> always leave plenty of room for cars and trucks, trucks have been the worst 
> offenders this year.  A few years ago I was forced off of the road and 
> luckily it was a dirt shoulder and I did hit it hard and the car just sped 
> off.  
>
> This year the worst is trying to get on a road from a shopping center 
> driveway without lights.  Cars with nowhere to go seen to be oblivious to 
> give a bike the right of way, but some drivers are overly courteous, jut 
> make sure the guy coming the other way is also.  
>
>
>
> On Monday, October 10, 2022 at 8:05:44 AM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote:
>
>> Robert,
>> This is a serious topic but the loogie story made my chuckle. I have to 
>> say that was a good shot by the kid!! Loogie launching must be practiced so 
>> that wasn't his first shot.
>>
>> I've had a few close calls but thankfully no hits as of yet. One thing I 
>> try to avoid is riding directly into a sunset as it blinds me and drivers 
>> as well. A local lady was killed a few years ago (RIP Karen Tinsely) and a 
>> contributing factor was the sun in the driver's eyes. In that case I don't 
>> think there was any bad intention although still inexcusable. If I'm on a 
>> road heading towards a sunset I try to find an alternate route. Be safe 
>> fellow cyclists!
>> Doug
>> Athens, Ga
>>
>> On Sunday, October 9, 2022 at 8:18:24 PM UTC-4 Robert Tilley wrote:
>>
>>> I’ve been riding “seriously” since I was 18 and I’m turning 56 this 
>>> month. It’s surprising how few issues I can come up with when thinking 
>>> back.  99% of the people here do a pretty good job sharing the road with 
>>> cyclists and we have a decent bike infrastructure. People are used to bikes 
>>> on the road. Typically people are too accommodating and want to give me the 
>>> right of way when it isn’t mine. 
>>>
>>> I got hit once. I was descending a decently steep road and there was a 
>>> driveway with a car coming out of a Burger King parking lot. I watched the 
>>> driver look left up the hill, then right, then left again and as soon as I 
>>> neared the driveway he pulled out. So I hit the front fender doing about 30 
>>> mph and flew over the hood. I was surprisingly in ok shape. Nothing broken 
>>> but I had some bruising, some road rash and twisted ankles due to my Time 
>>> pedals not releasing. 
>>>
>>> I was climbing one of the steeper roads here and some kids drove by and 
>>> one hocked a loogie at me. It hit me square in the back and I wasn’t 
>>> wearing a shirt at the time. They are likely still high-fiving each other 
>>> over that one.
>>>
>>> I was commuting to work on what is basically a highway. It is the old 
>>> I15 that runs next to Miramar air base. There is an exit onto a highway 
>>> from that road and I almost got nailed by a driver that tried to sneak over 
>>> at the last minute. I caught him in my rear view mirror after I heard tires 
>>> skidding. My instinct would have been to move to the side but I saw him 
>>> moving that way so I swerved to the traffic side and avoided being hit.
>>>
>>> Another rear view mirror save. I caught a motor home approaching and saw 
>>> in my mirror that his steps were still down and coming right at me. I moved 

Re: [RBW] The joy of winter riding, and how do you keep your toes warm?

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

I usually wear three layers of wool (baselayer, jersey, jacket) to keep my 
core warm but still allow for moisture removal so I don't sweat. (If it's 
well below freezing, then a rain jacket goes on over a baselayer and a 
sweater.) For my feet, I wear either trail shoes (adding a layer of saran 
wrap over my toes above my socks) or insulated Merrell winter boots. A wool 
watch cap covers my ears underneath a helmet, and a pair of softshell 
gloves with glove liners underneath for my hands. 

But lately I've found that my index fingers get super cold after a while, 
no matter what I do. I've been doing the Wim Hof Method ice-cold showers 
this past year, and I've noticed that I can sometimes get Raynaud-like 
symptoms like Andy Cheatham, so I guess that explains that!

Bob E
Cranford, NJ

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Re: [RBW] The joy of winter riding, and how do you keep your toes warm?

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

HI Corwin,

Good to hear you're another practitioner of WHM and have benefitted from 
it! I haven't done the ice baths yet, but I do take ice cold showers daily. 
I've never felt better, but I'm hoping it'll eventually provide some relief 
to the cold fingers I experience during winter riding.

Cheers!

Bob

On Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 1:31:59 AM UTC-5 Corwin wrote:

> Hi Bob -
>
> Given that I live in the San Francisco Bay Area, I don't experience much 
> in the way of cold weather. Your mention of the Wim Hof method piqued my 
> interest though. I have been practicing the Wim Hof method for many years 
> now. I bathe in cold water. I'm a diver, so I wear much a thinner wetsuit 
> than others I dive with - and do not wear a hood. When I told Grant about 
> the Wim Hof method, he looked at me as though I was crazy. Most of the 
> time, I wear no gloves. Occasionally, I will wear a thin pair of silk or 
> polypropylene liners.
>
> Namaste,
>
> Corwin
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[RBW] My 1x8 Clem

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

I know the Joe Appaloosas seem to be all the rage right now — not to 
mention all the hubbub with the Hubbuhubbuh and the Rosco Bubbe — but I 
thought I’d share details and impressions of my recent Clem build.



This bike will be used mainly for local transportation, running errands, 
and various on- and off-road exploration — in other words, your basic 
utility bike. While I’ve purchased quite a few parts, accessories, and 
miscellaneous non-bike stuff from Rivendell over the past few years — plus, 
I eat bacon/don’t jog and just ride :) — this is my first experience with 
an actual Rivendell frame.

I went for a minimalistic and utilitarian drivetrain with this one: a 
single narrow-wide chainring up front and an 8-speed cassette in the rear, 
friction shifted via a handlebar-mounted thumbie. Here are the build specs:

   - Frameset: Clem Smith Jr., 52-cm
   - Headset, BB, and seatpost: Included with frame
   - Crankset: Sugino XD2
   - Chainring: Wolf Tooth Drop-Stop, 110 BCD, 34T
   - Cassette: Shimano, 8-speed, 11-34T
   - Rear derailleur: Shimano XT 780
   - Shifter: Sunrace One-At-a-Time thumbie
   - Chain: SRAM PG870 8-speed
   - Pedals: VP VP-001 Thin Gripsters
   - Front hub: Shutter Precision SV-8 dynamo
   - Rear hub: Shimano XT T780
   - Rims: Grand Bois, 32h
   - Spokes/nipples: Wheelsmith DB14
   - Tires: Schwalbe Big Ben Race Guard, 650B x 48
   - Handlebar: Nitto Bullmoose Bosco, Cromo Dullbrite 54cm
   - Brake levers: Shimano T610
   - Brakes: Avid Single Digit 7 V-brakes
   - Saddle: Brooks B-17
   - Headlight: Busch and Muller Lumotec IQ Premium Cyo
   - Taillight: Busch and Muller Toplight dyno
   - Rack: Pletscher Clem, with pannier rails and pump
   

Some initial thoughts:

   - 
   
   Despite this being Rivendell’s “budget” bike, I’m really impressed with 
   the build quality of the frame. The lugwork at the seat cluster and fork 
   crown is beautiful, and the fork itself has an elegant little bend to it. 
   The paint job is just gorgeous, and the cream-painted lug windows and 
   fork-crown top are a nice touch. I also appreciate that the frame has 
   plenty of clearance to run wide tires, and it’s got lots of mounting points 
   for fenders, racks, lights, etc.
   - 
   
   It’s a big bike. Of course it’s the long top tube and chainstays, and 
   the wingspan and rise of the Bullmoose Bosco handlebar add to the effect 
   (not to mention the chain needing a few more links over what’s in a 
   standard package). But it’s that long wheelbase — along with 48-mm (actual 
   width is 45 mm) tires — that makes for a plush and comfortable ride. It 
   also has a nice, stable feeling to it — it just goes where I want it to go 
   in a well-balanced manner. And that long wheelbase also keeps my heels away 
   from rear panniers.
   

   - 
   
   I’m not entirely sold on the Bullmoose Bosco handlebar. I love the 
   looks, and it provides for a nice upright position and great visibility for 
   the dense and trafficky area I usually ride in, but I find that my wrists 
   are not in an ideal position. It’s not a deal-breaker, but I wish I could 
   rotate the bar downward just a tad.
   - 
   
   I really like the Sunrace shifters. I’ve read that some haven’t been too 
   happy with them, but mine work flawlessly; I haven’t had any ghost shifting 
   or any other problems. Because of interference with the brake lever 
   clamping bolt, I had to rotate the shifter to the top of the bar (and away 
   from Rivendell’s usual method of mounting them), but it’s still easily 
   accessible with my thumb.
   - 
   
   The 1x8 drivetrain works really well, and I love the simplicity of the 
   set-up. The 34-tooth chainring with the 11-34t cassette gives me a range of 
   26-81 gear inches, which is just right for the terrain I deal with and what 
   I use the bike for, and the narrow-wide chainring does what it’s supposed 
   to do — while I haven’t gone over really rough terrain yet, and I’m running 
   only an 8-speed cassette, I have yet to drop a chain.
   
All in all, I’m very happy with this bike, and I’m glad I took the leap of 
faith last year to jump on the pre-order special on the frame. The Clem is 
a great introduction to Rivendell bikes, and I’m now wondering if this 
might be the gateway drug to picking up more!

More photos of the build can be seen here:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/30490050@N04/albums/72157659062048963

Bob E

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[RBW] Re: My 1x8 Clem

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Thanks for the kind words, Matt, Joe, Ron, and Erl!

@ Matt:  Yeah, it's a lng bike -- I can fit my other bikes into the 
back of my Saab without needing to remove the front wheel, but the Clem is 
an exception. And while the Wolf Tooth chainring isn't cheap, it's well 
made (and in the USA), and it 's just what I need (although I haven't tried 
a 1x8 using a normal chainring or a chainkeeper).

@ Joe:  That sounds awesome! I would love to see how that eClem project 
progresses.

@ Ron:  I'm really happy with the Carsick Design panniers, and Brian and 
Monica are great people to deal with.

@ Erl:  This is my first experience with a Shutter Precision hub, but so 
far I really like it. It compares well with the Schmidt SONdelux Wide Body 
hub I have on my Rawland rSogn that powers an Edelux I: Both do the job, 
but while the SONdelux may make for a stronger wheel and has more of a 
high-end feel, the SV-8 is significantly less expensive (while also having 
an attractive look). Also, if you trim the headlight wire to get an exact 
length for your application, it's easier to install the wire to the hub 
with the plastic press-fit connectors of the SP hub, rather than breaking 
out the soldering iron and heat gun...and magnifying glass! So, I'd 
definitely consider another SP hub.

Bob

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[RBW] Re: My 1x8 Clem

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

 

Mark, I love the grey, too; I think it’s the superb paint job really makes 
this color stand-out. I hadn’t mentioned earlier that I love the decals, 
too – particularly the one of Clem wearing his bowler, climbing out of the 
manhole. Thank you for the comment; I’ll definitely spend some more time 
with the Boscos, and I’m looking forward to reading the next installment of 
your Clem(…) reporting.

El Sapo, thanks for the compliment! I agree, maybe it’s the long wheelbase, 
but it just seemed that the Clem was screaming for a rear rack.

Patrick, you should know that the idea of installing a 1x drivetrain came 
from reading your posts on the subject a while back. So, thanks for the 
inspiration (and your note)!

John, thanks very much! I myself learned a lot from this group (like going 
about a 1x system), so I'm glad to hear my post was helpful.
Philip, that’s awesome to hear; thanks for passing that on! (That’s it: the 
Bosco Bullmoose is staying on!) Thanks for the comment, and please post 
pictures of that San Marcos project.
Bob

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[RBW] Re: My 1x8 Clem

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

 

Thanks very much, Keith and Chris!


My saddle height is 71 cm. According to the brochure, the 52-cm Clem is 
suited for those with saddle heights from 68 to 78 cm, so I'm close to 
being right in the middle of the range. I would also be at the very top of 
the range for the 45-cm Clem (62 to 71 cm), but although sometimes I feel 
the bike is too big, I think I made the right decision with the 52.


Chris, you have some great projects ahead -- perhaps you can let your 
husband borrow one of them? : ) I agree, those Boscos do look really great, 
and I think I'll keep them on for a while and see how it goes.


Bob

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[RBW] Re: My 1x8 Clem

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Thanks, Matt; glad to hear that. I found out about Wolf Tooth through this 
group myself.

Bob 

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[RBW] Re: My (f)Atlantis in the new Bunyan Velo

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Congrats -- I love Bunyan Velo! Nice write-up, and great photos, as usual.

Bob E

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[RBW] Re: My 1x8 Clem

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Thanks, Kevin! Looking forward to seeing your pics.

Regarding the panniers: I originally bought them for the front lowrider 
racks on my Rawland, but they also look great on the rear of the Clem. Yes, 
they are the Smoke Gray color, with tan webbing.

Cheers,

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[RBW] Re: Long/scenic day rides to do from the New York City area

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Good stuff, Bob; thanks for putting this together! I've done the Trenton to 
New Brunswick ride, and I'll have to check out the rest.

Bob E

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[RBW] Re: Long/scenic day rides to do from the New York City area

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Great photos, Mark!

Bob B, I'm glad you mentioned incorporating some of the many train lines in 
the metro NYC area into these rides -- it's a great way to avoid the most 
congested areas and to get to where the riding's good, and it can also 
eliminate the return leg of non-loop rides, thus acting as a distance 
multiplier. It should be noted, though, that Metro-North requires a permit 
to bring your bike onboard their trains (in addition to their time 
restrictions). NJ Transit does not require a permit, but it has the usual 
rush-hour prohibitions. More info here:

http://web.mta.info/mnr/html/getaways/bikerule.htm

http://www.njtransit.com/rg/rg_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=BikeProgramTo

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[RBW] Re: Long/scenic day rides to do from the New York City area

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

 

Bob B,


When I go for rides along the Delaware & Raritan Canal towpath, the more 
convenient option for me is to take NJ Transit’s Raritan Valley line (as I 
can board it in Westfield, which is very close to my house) and get off in 
Bound Brook. From the station, the D&R trail is basically around the 
corner. And once on the trail, I usually head southwest to Princeton rather 
than on the short southeast leg to New Brunswick, so I haven’t done the 
BB-NB leg recently.


But Bound Brook to Trenton is a nice ride alongside the canal and is 
entirely off-road; the surface is not paved, but rather dirt/crushed stone. 
The upper portion is kind of bland in some sections, with just tree after 
tree, but there are some interesting locks and spillways along the way. The 
more scenic section is further south by the Princeton area: the trail runs 
on a sliver of land between the canal on one side and Lake Carnegie on the 
other. Plus, you can stop and get lunch at a great deli in Kingston (just 
up Rt. 27 from the towpath) and have a picnic at the Kingston Locks, or in 
Princeton proper. (You can also access the towpath there easily using NJT’s 
Princeton station — from NYC, take the train to Princeton Junction, and 
then transfer onto the “Dinky” train for the very short ride to the town of 
Princeton.)


Here are some photos of a 50-mile ride I did last year on the D&R Canal 
towpath from Bound Brook to Princeton University and back:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/30490050@N04/albums/72157655738969366


Trenton is a major station with amenities inside and even a bike rack and 
repair stand outside. Instead of (or in addition to) riding back to New 
Brunswick from there, you can ride upstream along the Delaware on a rail 
trail that runs along the D&R feeder canal; it runs another 31 miles from 
Trenton to Frenchtown, passing through some very lovely little river towns. 
(There’s also a towpath that runs along the Delaware Canal on the 
Pennsylvania side of the river, so you can put together some nice loops 
using the bridges spanning the Delaware (including a beautiful 
Roebling-built pedestrian suspension bridge).)


Here are some some photos from a 35-mile ride from Lambertville and 
Frenchtown and back, utilizing both sides of the river:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/30490050@N04/albums/72157635438917731


Finally, just to give you an idea of what the area looks like, here are 
some photos of a loop ride using both sides of the Delaware, starting and 
finishing at Bull’s Island Recreation Area (about 22 miles north of 
Trenton, where the pedestrian bridge over the Delaware is located).

https://www.flickr.com/photos/30490050@N04/albums/72157649195098447


Bob E



 

> Bob E. -- what did you think of the Trenton to New Brunswick trail? That's 
> one I haven't done yet—wasn't sure if it'd be worth doing the train ride to 
> get there.
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[RBW] Re: Long/scenic day rides to do from the New York City area

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Thanks! Yeah, that area isn’t what most people imagine NJ to look like. 


DC to Pittsburgh on the C&O/GAP trails is on my list, so I’d love to see a 
write-up and pics from you when you do it.


Here’s an article (with a photo) on the repair stand at the Trenton 
station. (Hoboken has one, also):

http://www.nj.com/mercer/index.ssf/2015/04/new_bike_tool_station_will_help_trentol_locals_fix.html


I haven’t done the Trenton to Lambertville section yet — not because I 
avoided it, but because so far I wanted to explore the area further north 
without putting the mileage in just to get there, so in those cases I just 
drove my car to Lambertville or Bulls Island and then ride from there. I'd 
much rather take a train than drive, though. But Trenton to Frenchtown and 
back would be a great ride.


Regarding rides further upriver on the Pennsylvania side, you should 
consult the trail status using this link:

http://delawareandlehigh.org/map/


Also, check out the Circuit Trails, which highlights the status of which 
trails are complete, in construction, or planned for the proposed 750-mile 
(!) network of trails in the greater Philadelphia area:

http://www.circuittrails.org/


Bob E

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[RBW] Re: Riv's love child - new build

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Very nice build; it looks great!

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[RBW] Re: Ride report: A Short, Eggcellent Adventure

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Mark,

Sounds like a lovely evening; made possible when you run errands by bike. 
The small talk with the woman on her bike, the hello ring to the father and 
son, the use of your muscles to get up the rise, feeling the chill in the 
air...it just wouldn't be the same experience in a car.

Thanks for this.

Bob E 

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[RBW] Re: Another Clementine build

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

She's a beaut! Very well done, Tom.

Bob E 

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[RBW] Re: hard cases for shipping

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Doug,

Which hard-shell case did you use, if you don't mind me asking?

Bo, 

Thanks for mentioning the AirCaddy -- it looks like a sturdy and 
well-thought-out system, and it doesn't require much disassembly -- but 
given your mention of bad experiences with FedEx, I'm wondering if a hard 
case would give more peace of mind, but man, they're a lot more pricey!

Bob E

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[RBW] Re: hard cases for shipping

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Thanks for the reply, Doug. (And that's also a good idea regarding the 
dimension stenciling.)

Like Matt, I'm also a bit uneasy about putting my bike in a cardboard box. 
Maybe I'm just paranoid, as of course lots of brand new bikes are shipped 
that way (although they probably do a better job packing than me).

I guess it's a toss-up between peace of mind vs. less disassembly. 

Bob E 
(who's still waiting on that Star Trek transporter to be developed.)

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Re: [RBW] Re: hard cases for shipping

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Some very good points, Scott -- especially the one about the more durable 
the case looks, the more it could be abused!

Bob E

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[RBW] Re: Spring in CA

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Wow.

What an incredible journey, and outstanding photos!

Bob E

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[RBW] Re: Clementine Climbs a Mountain

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Great post (and photos), Mark -- of all the Clem(entine) rides I've read 
about in reviews, I think your ascent up Beacon Mountain was the most 
demanding of the lot. It really speaks to the versatility of those bikes 
when they're equally at home commuting, grocery getting, or trail riding.

Can you tell us more about how you fared with those Bosco Bullmoose bars on 
the descent? I would imagine that I would be trying hard not to have my 
hands slip forward with that extreme sweep back.

Bob E

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[RBW] Re: Some things change, some stay the same

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Congrats, Tony -- she's a cutie!

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Re: [RBW] Re: Delight us with your 2020 Clems!

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Well Leah, you should know that it was photos of your Clems from your IG 
that got her interested in them! Along with your superbly equipped green El 
Clem, Mark!

Regarding those grips: She doesn't remember the brand; she bought them at a 
bike shop in Dallas a long time ago when she lived there. They're worn, but 
still feel great.

Bob

On Sunday, August 30, 2020 at 7:03:00 PM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:
>
> Well, Sylvia sounds like someone I’d like to know! Send that new Rivendell 
> convert to our List here; as the famous Mean Girls movie line goes, “She 
> can sit with us.” 😘  
>
> I’m so glad to hear of the pieces that bring her joy on her new bike. I 
> like all those same things. What grips does she have on those bars? I like 
> the look of them - like Ergons but a nicer color...
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Aug 30, 2020, at 3:54 PM, Bob Ehrenbeck > 
> wrote:
>
> 
> Here's a photo of the 45 Clem L I bought for my wife, which just arrived 
> last Friday. It joins the 52 Clem H I bought as a frame in the 2015 
> original Clem presale, so we are now an official two-Clem household!
>
> Once it was out of the box and the wheels and handlebar were put on, I had 
> to put on old pedals and grips and adjust the brakes, but as soon as that 
> was done she took off and went for a quick spin around the neighborhood, in 
> love with the looks, the brilliant bronze-green color, and the ride from 
> that long wheelbase! (She also really appreciates the little details like 
> the hearts in the lugwork and the multi-colored spoke nipples!)
>
> The bike is still a work in progress, though -- I still have to transfer 
> the front rack (with a basket handmade in Ghana that she bought at the New 
> Amsterdam Bicycle Show), rear rack, and Brooks B67S saddle over from her 
> old Gary Fisher, as well as buy some pedals that she can put her half clips 
> on. Also, we're going to change out the Bosco handlebars, as they sometimes 
> get in the way of her knees. I know a longer stem might fix that, but she's 
> not crazy about the Boscos and prefers the Ahearne/Map bars that are on her 
> other bike. But overall, Sylvia is a Rivendell convert, and she is out 
> again on it today!
>
> Bob E
>
> 
>
> Cranford, NJ
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Re: [RBW] Re: Delight us with your 2020 Clems!

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Hey Mark! Yeah, that was a really fun day, and the location couldn't be 
beat! I'd love to do that again.

On Monday, August 31, 2020 at 8:31:14 AM UTC-4, Mark Roland wrote:
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> Hi Bob! Congrats to Sylvia. Hope we can do another East Coast Riv Roundup 
> in the not too distant future.-
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[RBW] Re: Light compatilbity question for PV-8, 6V3W, Dynamo Hub Question

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Hi Roberta,

My Clem has an SV-8 hub up front that powers a B+M Lumotec IQ Premium Cyo 
headlight and a B+M Toplight on the rear rack. (The SV-8 is more ideally 
suited for smaller wheels than for the 650B wheel it's built into, but 
according to Shutter Precision, it still puts out 6V 2.4W for 26"/700C 
wheels.) It works great.

Your PV-8, with its rated 6V 3W for the 26"/700C wheels, puts out a little 
more wattage than my SV-8, so it'll be fine.

Bob E
Cranford, NJ

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[RBW] Re: Riv. Camping trip, NYC, seeking route advice

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

How about Taconic State Park - Rudd Pond (just north of Millerton, NY), 
followed by Bash Bish Falls State Park further north? 

(I've been to the former, but not the latter.) You can take the Metro North 
train to Wassaic, and a good portion of the route from Wassaic to Rudd Pond 
to Bash Bish is on the Harlem Valley Rail Trail.

Bob E
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[RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

What kind of rides is everyone interested in? What distances do you have in 
mind? Here are some thoughts right off the top of my head:

The only scenic section of the Henry Hudson Trail is the very short section 
between Atlantic Highlands and Highlands. So, a nice ride could be to start 
from Atlantic Highlands, ride along the Raritan Bay into Highlands, then 
cross the bridge over the Shrewsbury River (a little bit of a climb) and 
hit Sandy Hook, which is really nice. Once there, you can ride along Sandy 
Hook Bay, ride past old officers quarters, gun emplacements, and a 
lighthouse. This is a 25-30 mile round trip. (But starting from the Matawan 
train station to the west would add another 20 miles to the round trip.)

Another option is Patriots Path, which one can pick up not too far from the 
Morristown train station (actually, Morris Plains might be better to avoid 
Morristown traffic). Starting from Speedwell Lake, the eastern part is 
paved, but it turns to dirt singletrack soon enough for the rest of the way 
westward. It's all off road, cross-country stuff -- diverse landscapes, 
mostly flat, but there are some rollers and a few short but steep hills in 
the middle with roots (you can always get off your bike and hike it up). 
The area gets progressively less suburban as you head further west, and by 
the time you reach Mendham, there's even a nice little water crossing. It's 
about a 20 mile round trip from Morristown to Mendham and back.

If you're looking for just a little chill ride for a get-together, another 
place is the Loantaka Brook Reservation (Morristown area), coupled with 
some road stretches in the area with the Traction Line Trail. (Getting off 
the train at Convent Station will put you off literally right alongside the 
Traction Line Trail.) Nice, varied terrain, although the trails tend to get 
crowded on the weekend.

The D&R Canal towpath is nice. The more scenic section is the one that runs 
along the Delaware River (but might be too far for New Yorkers). There's 
also a section between New Brunswick and Trenton with a nice stretch around 
Princeton. An option could be to get off the train at Bound Brook, pick up 
the trail there, and head south to Kingston and Princeton (but that's 
around a 40-mile round trip, mostly through nothing but trees along a 
canal).

The Columbia Trail is another nice one. There's a train stop very close to 
the southern trailhead at High Bridge, but the trains don't go that far 
west on weekends. But from there, it's a 22-mile round trip between there 
and the Long Valley Brew Pub.

Bob E
Cranford, NJ

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Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Starting from Atlantic Highlands (First Ave & Hennessey), it's about 4 
miles to the ocean (after passing through the town of Highlands and then 
crossing the Rt. 36 bridge, which has cycling/ped infrastructure). From the 
bridge, the basic loop to the end of Sandy Hook and back to the bridge is 
around 12 miles (of course, it's more if you decide to ride around and hit 
up all some interesting points up there). So, the trip from AH to SH and 
back to AH will be about 20-25 miles.

Now if one were to start at the Matawan train station, it's around 11 miles 
to reach Atlantic Highlands, so the trip from Matawan to Sandy Hook and 
back will then be roughly 45 miles. (To use Jan Heine's terms, think of 
that portion as the "transport stage" to reach the start of the "official" 
ride at AH!)

Another option for those coming by train would be to continue south along 
the ocean after Sandy Hook and take Rt. 36/Ocean Ave for most of the way to 
pick up the return train at Long Branch (it's 7 miles from the Rt. 36 
bridge to the station). So that trip from Matawan to AH to SH to LB would 
be around 34 miles.

Bob E
Cranford, NJ

On Sunday, September 27, 2020 at 7:31:02 PM UTC-4, John Hawrylak wrote:
>
> A possible Start/End could be the Henry Hudson Trailhead at Broadway/Lloyd 
> Rd/Gerard Ave in Aberdeen/Keyport.  Looks like 32 parking spots at the 
> trail head.  The Matawan train station looks to be < 1M and has city 
> streets to the trail head for the NYC folks.
>
> 12M along trail to Popamora Point (Highlands??) and you avoid Rt 36.  
>  Don't know how far it is to Sandy Hook from there.  Possibly 60 to 70M 
> total if going out to Sandy Hook.  Would need to start about 0900 or 
> earlier??
>
> John Hawrylak
> Woodstown NJ
>>
>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Yes, John, those driving directions are the best way to get there.

Regarding restrooms: According to the Monmouth County Park System's 
website, there a restroom at the HHT Activity Center at Rt. 36 and Avenue 
D, and there's also one at Popamora Point, at the eastern end of the trail 
in Highlands. There are also some restrooms along the way in Sandy Hook at 
the beach complexes:

https://www.nps.gov/gate/planyourvisit/upload/MUP_Wayside-Map_rev5July2017.pdf

But looking just now at Seastreak's schedule, it doesn't show a stop at 
Atlantic Highlands! (Might be a temporary thing because of reduced demand 
due to COVID?) It does stop further east at Highlands, though. Also, the 
earliest Saturday or Sunday arrival at Highlands is 11:45am, and the last 
two boats depart Highlands at 4:30pm and 7:30pm.

So, just to throw out an idea, maybe those taking the train (or who want to 
get a longer ride in) can start at Matawan (NJT North Jersey Coast Line 
train #7229 leaves NYP at 9:07am and arrives at Aberdeen/Matawan at 
10:11am), head east to meet up with those who want to start at Atlantic 
Highlands at, say 11:30am, and then continue east (IMO, the most scenic 
portion of the "mainland" is between Atlantic Highlands and Highlands) to 
pick up those arriving by ferry at Highlands at 11:45am and then cross the 
bridge to hit Sandy Hook. (Similar situation for the return, but the train 
riders have the option of returning to Aberdeen/Matawan or heading south 
for a shorter trip to Long Branch).

Any thoughts on this? 

Bob E
Cranford, NJ

On Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 7:29:17 PM UTC-4 John Hawrylak wrote:

> Bob
>
> 1st Ave and Hennessey appears to be be the Shore Casino with plenty of 
> parking and hopefully restrooms.  It seems like a good Start/Finish point.  
> This would be the 20/25M loop out to Sandy Hook
>
> Driving seems to be GSP to NJ36 near Matawan and then NJ36 to AH and 1st 
> Ave.  There don't appear to be direct roads if you stay on the GSP further 
> east and then come north to AH.   Is this correct or are there better 
> routes?
>
> Only problem would be the NYC folks coming by train to reach the Start.  
>  Would the HHT be the best way for them to come from Matawan or are there 
> better choices if they stay on the train past Matawan and get off at 
> another station??   They could go down to Long Branch for the return trip.
>
> John Hawrylak
> Woodstown NJ
>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

The HHT Activity Center has no parking and it's right along busy and noisy 
Rt. 36; the Shore Casino appears to be a banquet hall (not a casino), so I 
suggest the Atlantic Highlands meet-up location be the parking lot along 
First Ave (left side as you head toward the pier). We can then ride to 
Highlands to meet up with anyone arriving by ferry. (Remember, according to 
Seastreak's website there is no ferry at Atlantic Highlands at this time.)

Most of the path from Matawan to Highlands is a former railroad grade, so 
it's basically flat. Between Atlantic Highlands and Highlands, it runs 
right along the bay, so it avoids Mt. Mitchell. The only climbs are the 
bridge approaches, but they're not bad. 

It should also be noted that the trail is segmented in Atlantic Highlands 
-- once one reaches Avenue D, turn left and head down Avenue D, make a 
right onto Center Ave, and pick up the trail resurfaces at the intersection 
of Center and Hennessey. Also, the trail ends at Popamora Point, so the 
ride continues on Shore Drive through Highlands to reach the bridge.

Regarding food, there are some places in Highlands along the main drag (Bay 
Ave). I might probably just bring my own lunch and avoid going inside.

Bob E
Cranford, NJ

On Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 11:41:21 AM UTC-4 John Hawrylak wrote:

> Bob
>
> I had the same thought for the train riders:  NJ Transit to Matawan, bike 
> the HHT to meet main group at either:
> *  HHT Activity Center at approx 1130   or 
> *  Shore Casino, Ferry Dock in town at 1145 (ferry arrival)
> Train riders could return to NYC via Long Branch or Matewan (if a longer 
> rider is desired).
> The HHT avoids the city streets if a station further east than Matawan is 
> used for the arrival
>
> This also allows for drivers to meet at the HHT Activity or the Ferry 
> Dock  or   park at the western end of the HHT and ride to the eastern end 
> and meet the main group.
>
> Is the path from AH to Bridge to Sandy Hook flat or do you climb Mt 
> Mitchell??  This cold be the ONLY 'climb' for the ride, other than the 
> bridge approach.
>
> Any suggestions for a place to eat???
>
> John Hawrylak
> Woodstown NJ, the garden spot of the Garden State
>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Riv. Camping trip, NYC, seeking route advice

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Wow! That's way better than my suggestion!

Bob E
Cranford, NJ

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Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

John,

Per the aerial map in the below link (scroll down), the area I mentioned 
earlier is free commuter parking for Seastreak (Lot 2). (The smaller Lot 1 
also works, if spaces are available at 11:30.) I think you were looking at 
Lot 3.) I believe what you're suggesting is Lot 4, which would also work. 
But wherever you may want to park, you'll be sure to see Rivs circling 
about.

https://seastreak.com/what-to-know/port-locations-directions-parking/atlantic-highlands-nj/


Bob

On Sunday, October 4, 2020 at 8:11:47 PM UTC-4, John Hawrylak wrote:
>
> Bob
>
> Concerning parking in Atlantic Highlands for those coming by car, you 
> suggested:
>
> "I suggest the Atlantic Highlands meet-up location be the parking lot 
> along First Ave (left side as you head toward the pier)."
>
> I looked at the map and the entire left side of 1st Ave seems to be a 
> large parking, with lots of SUVs/truck with boat trailers attached (to be 
> expected fo r a marine location).
>
> Would a better place be the parking area on the west side of West Ave 
> right after West Ave passes Bay Ave (going north on West towards the ferry 
> terminal)???  The parking spots are lined and border the HHT.   Might be 
> better than mixing it up with boat trailers??
>
> Any thoughts???
>
> John Hawrylak
> Woodstown NJ
>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Regarding directions: Plug this into your GPS: 

2 Simon Lake Drive
Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716

Regarding parking: Lot 1 might fill up sooner, but Lots 1 and 2 are right 
next to each other, so it really doesn't matter; we'll see each other. Even 
if you park on the street somewhere, just come down to the trail.

Regarding the trail surface: I haven't been on the HHT since 2018, but I 
seem to remember that most of the trail is paved, and what isn't is a very 
fine crushed stone surface -- in other words, any bike and any tire will be 
fine on it. 

Regarding the climb: They are approaches to a fairly high bridge, but the 
grade really isn't bad at all.

Regarding the ride from Sandy Hook to Long Branch: It's a nice (and 
shorter) alterntive to going back to Matawan. As Dave pointed out, the ride 
from Sandy Hook to Long Branch starts off alongside a large rock seawall on 
a paved trail, but that's only for a couple of miles -- after that, you're 
on Rt. 36 as you enter downtown Sea Bright. After Sea Bright, there's a 
wide shoulder and you pass nice homes and some beach clubs. At Long Branch 
Rt. 36 turns into a four-lane highway (Ocean Blvd), so I've turned onto 
side streets from there to get to the train station. A ride along Ocean Ave 
(not Blvd) and on the promenade at this time of year (no crowds) would be 
very nice, as it's obviously right along the ocean.

To give you an idea of what some of the route is like, the photos in the 
below link are from a ride where I took the train from Linden to 
Aberdeen/Matawan, rode east along the HHT, turned right after the bridge 
(bypassed Sandy Hook that time), rode down Rt. 36 and hit the beach at 
Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park in Long Branch to go for a swim before 
taking the train home:

https://flic.kr/s/aHskF1WUCh

And this one is of Sandy Hook itself:
https://flic.kr/s/aHskmyzgvz

Bob

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Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Kai described the day perfectly (and succinctly)! My photos of the ride are 
here:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CGiT_n5ltBp/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

And here:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CGiWgu_lgJr/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link


Bob E
Cranford, NJ


On Monday, October 19, 2020 at 8:22:14 AM UTC-4, Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY 
wrote:
>
> The good- 
> The Weather!
> The Sights!
> The Pace!
> The Company!
>
> The bad-
> In all likelihood, You weren't there..
>
> I hope next year sees an end to this pandemic and a new epidemic of fun 
> group rides begin.
>
> Thank you Bobs! (specifically Roberta and Bob (sorry to Bob you Roberta, 
> couldn't resist))
> -Kai
>
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[RBW] Re: Clems have shipped!

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Hey Tim,

I do have some more Clem photos; I hope to put them up on my Flickr soon.

Bob

On Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 11:41:17 PM UTC-4, Tim Wood wrote:
>
> Look at that grey!! Can't wait. I'm sure I'm biased but the 59 Clem's look 
> proportionately just right. Do you have any more Clem photos from your 
> visit?

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[RBW] Re: Clems have shipped!

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Here is a link to my pictures from my visits to BB&H and RBW HQ last 
weekend. 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/30490050@N04/albums/72157658301010553

The Clems and Clementines were lined up too closely together to get good 
photos of them, so I just took a couple of shots of the place and some 
components that interested me, as I'm still collecting parts for my build. 
(For instance, the Silver cranksets look pretty good (although they're only 
available on the complete bikes right now), and the Bosco Bulmoose bars 
intrigued me; I think I'll be going with them.) But there are some 
Clems/Clementines in the photos!

Bob

On Thursday, October 29, 2015 at 10:05:18 PM UTC-4, Bob Ehrenbeck wrote:
>
> Hey Tim,
>
> I do have some more Clem photos; I hope to put them up on my Flickr soon.
>
> Bob
>
> On Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 11:41:17 PM UTC-4, Tim Wood wrote:
>>
>> Look at that grey!! Can't wait. I'm sure I'm biased but the 59 Clem's 
>> look proportionately just right. Do you have any more Clem photos from your 
>> visit?
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Thanks all for posting these photos! It's great to see the different colors 
and the various build concepts -- very inspiring!

Here's a set of pictures of the build progress on my 52 grey Clem frame; 
it's gotten to a state where it now looks like a bike. I still need to 
decide on the rest of the drivetrain -- I have an 8-speed 12-26 cassette in 
the rear (want to go the friction route), thinking that I'd get the Sugino 
40/26 double, but then the 1x setups that I'm seeing intrigue 
me. Decisions, decisions!

 https://www.flickr.com/photos/30490050@N04/albums/72157659062048963

Bob E

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[RBW] Re: A Long Weekend in Marin (Jacquie Phelan's 60th Birthday Party Extravaganza)

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Thanks for the post, David; I've been enjoying both Hugh's and your photos 
-- aside from the Mt. Tam area being one of my favorite places to visit, 
you both captured what really did look like a magical weekend.

Bob E

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[RBW] Re: Christmas Clementine

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

What a beautiful bike -- I love your choice of components and color 
schemes. Well done, sir!

The House of Talents baskets are indeed very nice; my wife has one:
https://flic.kr/p/ftpLxo

Bob E


On Monday, December 28, 2015 at 12:47:17 PM UTC-5, Pudge wrote:
>
> A really great part of Christmas this year for me was building up a 
> Clementine with my son as a gift for his girlfriend.  He's always been 
> interested in bikes, and more so since he rode on the Bobby Birmingham-led 
> Riv Rally East rides a few years back, riding a couple of loaner Rivs.  I 
> gave him my SimpleOne a couple of years ago, and he rides it all over 
> Washington, D.C.  Anyway, he wanted to build a bike for his g/f, and he was 
> very interested in learning how to do it himself, with the result that we 
> got to spend some real quality time together doing something fun over the 
> holiday week.  Pics of the result are below.  It's a 52cm frame, Nitto 
> Bullmoose Bosco handlebars, VO grips, Paul levers and Moto-lite brakes, 
> some kind of thumb shifter for the 1 X 8 drive train, Stronglight 49D crank 
> and Bespoke Chainrings "Solida Cats" chainring, VO Sabot pedals, SOMA 
> Edison taillight and Torpedo battery headlight, Tanaka ivory painted alloy 
> fenders, red Hetres, a slightly used honey B-17, and a House of Talents 
> basket (which I strongly recommend – link here:  
> http://houseoftalents.com/ ).  This is an absolutely wonderful bike – 
> rides like a dream. 
>

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[RBW] Re: Let's see the best of your 2015

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Great photos, Hugh! 

It must've been hard to cull them down to just 15, given your adventures 
this past year, but each passing year allows for one more picture to 
include!

Here's my 15:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/30490050@N04/albums/72157660813289023

Bob E
Garwood, NJ

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[RBW] Re: Sometimes a photo is better than a descriptive subject line.

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Congrats for getting back in the saddle, Cecily!

Your post was very timely for me, as my own knee has been acting up of 
late. I had minor arthroscopic surgery on it years ago, and I'm not 
enthusiastic about another and being off the bike -- even for a short time 
-- but your story reminds me to look past the recovery period and into the 
future.

Bob E

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[RBW] Re: MTB on the Blahg (again)

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

I came up with:

WILSON BOG TUSSLE
WOOL LUNGS IS BEST
WOOL STEIN BULGES
U BIG SWOLLEN TOSS
TOSSING OWL BLUES
GOT WILSONS BLUES
SON GUILTS BOWELS

None of these sound appealing at all. I'll stop now.

Bob E. 
Cranford, NJ

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[RBW] Re: Recomendations For Cycling-Specific Vehicle

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

I have a Subaru Crosstrek. It's just big enough to keep my 650B bike inside 
without needing to remove a wheel, but that's definitely not the case with 
my other bikes, especially the Clem -- the front wheel needs to come off 
for that.

My previous car was a 1996 Saab 900 -- I used to put two bikes in (keeping 
all wheels on).

Bob E
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[RBW] Re: ISO: sweepy silver 31.8 handlebar

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Hey Adam,

Glad to hear you like the JJJ + Clem combo -- I had ordered a JJJ bar 
(black) for my Clem H last week and it's due to arrive tomorrow. Thanks for 
the pic -- I think I'm gonna like it, too! 

Bob E
Cranford, NJ


On Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 4:06:44 PM UTC-4, Adam Leibow wrote:

> yooo i just put the Sycip JJJ mountain bar (made by nitto) on my clem 
> smith L and it's perfect! you get the red heat treated sticker AND the 31.8 
> clamp. 
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Truing wheels question.

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Like the others have said, it's not difficult; once you understand the 
basics of how each turn of the spoke nipple affects radial, lateral, and 
center trueness, as well as how it affects the tension of nearby spokes, it 
just takes patience. Jobst Brandt's book, The Bicycle Wheel, gave me a good 
understanding of the mechanics involved. 

In addition to buying a truing stand, I also have a Park tensiometer -- 
they're both very helpful to a novice wheelbuilder like myself (and 
important to get the tension right). I've built up about a dozen wheels so 
far, and they've all held up very well -- although I taco'ed my very first 
wheel when I got overzealous with stress-relieving when truing! Anyway, I 
encourage you to give it a go --it's very satisfying to ride on wheels you 
built on your own!

Bob E
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[RBW] Re: Truing wheels question.

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Oops -- I read Lum's post too quickly and thought he was asking about 
building wheels from scratch! But my first paragraph still stands!  : )

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[RBW] Re: Whatbars.com

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Thanks, Chip -- that site was really helpful to me when I was recently bar 
shopping!

A great companion site to this is Jim G's Stem Comparison Tool. It's been 
around for ages, but for those who may be unfamiliar with it, here it is:

http://yojimg.net/bike/web_tools/stem.php

In addition to new bars for my Clem, I've been stem shopping too, so 
thanks, Jim G, as well!

Bob E
Cranford, NJ

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[RBW] Re: Taking Clem to a different level

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Love it! I agree, the Clem is very versatile -- I'm currently reconfiguring 
mine from a mild-mannered getting-qround bike to something more MTB-ish.

Bob E
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[RBW] Re: Go Get A Clem, Folks! Clem H Initial Ride Report - 28 Oct 2018

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Hey Tom,

 

I totally agree with your thoughts on the Clem! Mine's going in the 
opposite direction from you, though: I'm in the middle of swapping out 
parts on my grilver 52 Clem H to convert it from a knock-around / utility 
bike into something that will also be more suited to rougher terrain (but 
apparently not overly rooty/rocky trails!). But that's OK -- it just shows 
how versatile this machine is, and it would be a real shame if it was to be 
dropped from the lineup, so get one while you can!


Here's a pic of mine from last month:

*https://www.instagram.com/p/BnzxWkGBoqR/?taken-by=reehren* 


 

Bob E

Cranford, NJ

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[RBW] New Build: Yves Gomez - Drop Bar Mixte

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

She's a beaut!

Bob E
Cranford, NJ

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[RBW] Re: Leo Roadini on Brevet--SFR Del Puerto Canyon 200k ride report

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Congrats on the strong finish! And thanks for that write-up; as usual, it's 
a great read.

Bob E
Cranford, NJ

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[RBW] Re: Pletscher CLEM Rack Dimension Needed

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

John,

Is this the dimension you're interested in? If so, you're right -- it is 11 
cm.

Bob E
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[RBW] Re: New Bar for the Clem

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

That's a great bike that looks perfect for its intended use. And I like 
that handlebar -- it looks kind of like a choco but curvier with a tad less 
sweep.

Bob E

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[RBW] Re: WTB: Map Ahearne Wide, Simworks Getaround, or Nitto Kite Bars

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

I'm glad I saw this post -- I've been looking at picking up a Map/Ahearne 
(or a something similar), so I can't wait to see what this Wavie bar will 
look like. 

Thanks for the info, Bill!

Bob E

On Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at 6:53:34 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
> Yes, the Albatrossy one is also on the demo floor and they call that Billy 
> (Billie?).  The Wavie bar is a wide semi swept mountain bikey bar
>

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[RBW] Re: WTB: Map Ahearne Wide, Simworks Getaround, or Nitto Kite Bars

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Good idea -- I did just that. At any rate, I'll see it in the 
upcoming catalog.

Bob E

On Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at 8:21:43 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote:

> Check if Riv will email you a photo. 
>
> Bill in EC
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[RBW] New Wavie Bar Photos

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

After hearing about the upcoming Wavie handlebars from Bill Lindsay in this 
post , 
I took his suggestion to ask Riv if they would send some photos ahead of 
the catalog arrival. Vince came through, and also mentioned that the bars 
are 66 cm wide with a 25.4 mm diameter at the clamp, and they should arrive 
at Rivendell next month in their Nitto shipment. So (with Vince's 
permission), here they are. They look great!







Bob E

Cranford, New Jersey

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[RBW] Re: WTB: Map Ahearne Wide, Simworks Getaround, or Nitto Kite Bars

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

I just received some photos of the Wavie bars from Vince at Riv. They can 
be seen in this post 
.

Bob E
Cranford, New Jersey

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[RBW] Re: Truss-frame Atlantis!

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Now that's a good looking bike.

Atlantruss!

Bob E 

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Re: [RBW] Re: MTBubbe Update

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Good stuff -- I'm looking forward to seeing more reports and photos as 
your build evolves.

Bob E

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[RBW] Re: Workstand clamping

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

I use the Minoura SCA-100 Seatpost Grabber, purchased from Rivendell:

https://www.rivbike.com/collections/tools/products/minoura-sca-100-seatpost-grabber

I see that they're out of stock right now, though.

Bob E
Cranford, NJ

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[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Quickbeam on Jersey gravel

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

I love the Columbia Trail! And Patrick is spot on -- it is amazing how the 
vibe of a place changes with some different light.

If you want some variation of the ride, instead of an out-and-back, take 
Raritan River Road for a portion of the way -- it runs right alongside the 
South Branch of the Raritan River through the Ken Lockwood Gorge and is 
quite lovely:

Here are some pics from a little excursion I did through the gorge last 
autumn:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/30490050@N04/albums/72157686466615482

Bob E
Cranford, NJ

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[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Quickbeam on Jersey gravel

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Thanks, John! 

I like your Quickbeam, and the whole idea of running a fixed gear -- what 
gearing does it have?


On Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 8:34:20 PM UTC-4, John G. wrote:
>
> Jeff! I’ve had a few hundred wonderful miles because you put this Beam 
> back in the wild! I hope you found one your size! 
>
> Patrick! You nudged me over the edge into QB ownership! 
>
> Bob! Great tip. I will check that out next time I ride that way. Great 
> Raeland, btw.

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[RBW] Re: New Frame Day! Almost a trade of a Black Mountain Road for a LEO

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Nice job -- very practical build and beautiful bike!

Bob E
 

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[RBW] Re: Hidden Gift of Riding a Bike

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Patrick,

Thank you for sharing that, and for the reminder that any one of us could 
be in that same situation if something catastrophic were to happen and we 
didn't have support systems. Plus, I like how you describe the experience 
of being able to help our fellow souls as a gift.

Bob E

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[RBW] My new Sam is complete!

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Beautiful build!

Bob E

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[RBW] Ride Report--La Ruta Loca 200k

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Wow -- nice job! Great read, too, and if that music video ever gets completed, 
I'd love to see it.

Bob E

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[RBW] Re: West Point Inn Invite - June 22 and 23

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

I love the West Point Inn! Although I've hiked Mt. Tam several times, I 
visited the WPI for the first time last June for one of their pancake 
breakfasts, having hiked there via the Old Railroad Grade. A weekend spent 
biking those trails and hanging with some fine folks sounds wonderful; I'd 
love to do this sometime in the future.

Bob E
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[RBW] Re: Un-un-unracing update: My first 622mm 200k, and a Sam Hillborne ride report 9-years later

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Well done!

I love everything about your Sam and how it's set-up, including what looks 
to be a hack decaleur -- could you please describe or post some pics of 
that? 

Bob E
Cranford, NJ

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[RBW] Re: Un-un-unracing update: My first 622mm 200k, and a Sam Hillborne ride report 9-years later

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Ah, got it.

Thanks for the info, Bill.


On Monday, February 12, 2018 at 5:45:55 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
> Bob E asked about details on a 'hack decaleur'.
>
> It's actually a very standard one.  It's a Berthoud.  It's the vertical 
> orientation and it's a long extension, so they'd call that a V-121 model.  
>
> Bill Lindsay
> El Cerrito CA
>
>

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[RBW] Re: First Riv/NYC RO

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Nice build, Jacob!

Take away the basket, and change the Albatross bars to a Bosco Bullmoose, 
and it's pretty much how I built my 52 Clem H.

Bob E.
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[RBW] Re: Riv request for store credits

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

I'm in for a $50 credit, and I'm also looking at buying some items right 
now. I see a lot of things are sold out -- I'm wondering (hopefully) if 
it's because of a recent surge of purchases in response to Grant's message.

Bob E
Cranford, NJ

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[RBW] Re: Riv Atlantis MTB Video

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Beautiful; well done!

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[RBW] Re: My Clem Build

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Nice build; well done!

Bob E
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Re: [RBW] Re: Thinking about cycling for me in the future....

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Well put, Mark!

I tend to follow all of the rules of the road, but only when it works with 
my safety: I'll do whatever I have to do to stay safe, like use a usually 
empty sidewalk for a very brief portion on a busy and fast four-lane road 
with no shoulder, or bolt out into the intersection just before the traffic 
light for me turns green for me (but after the red light-running motorists, 
of course) before it gets messy with turning and impatient motorists. 
Little tweaks.

But otherwise, I ride away from the curb so that I'm seen (also to 
discourage motorists from passing me in an unsafe manner), I signal my 
intentions (just point with my arms), I am always ready to brake hard when 
approaching an intersection (with the assumption that someone in a car will 
pull out in front of me, whether we make eye contact or not), I ride with a 
headlight on at all times, and I ride in an assertive and predictable 
manner. (Now don't label me as one of those rigid anti bike-infra vehicular 
cyclists -- I ride like that when I have to, but I'd much rather ride on a 
bikeway -- a properly designed one, that is.)

Granted, I don't commute to work on my bike, but despite living in one of 
the most densely populated counties in the country (and in the most densely 
populated state), I can't recall the last time a motorist intentionally 
threatened me or gave me abuse for being on a bike. (Careless driving is 
another matter.) Because of the vast network of interconnected streets, I 
try to ride on low-traffic, low-speed routes, tied together with bike 
paths, walkways, and alleys when I can.

Bob E
Cranford, NJ

On Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 9:19:44 AM UTC-5, Mark Roland wrote:
>
> Regarding the legality of sidewalk riding, I used to be in the camp that 
> riding illegally on sidewalks gives bicyclists a bad name. And in fact, 
> lots of people who do ride on busy sidewalks can endanger pedestrians with 
> excess speed. Riding a bicycle doesn't turn jerks into considerate citizens.
>
> Over the years, though, I've changed my viewpoint. The main reason is 
> because, while in most places cyclists are supposedly considered "vehicles" 
> and supposedly have the same "rights and responsibilities" as other road 
> users, the real truth is that all of the laws, all of the infrastructure, 
> all of the traffic controls, were built almost exclusively for motor 
> vehicles (or to keep walkers from impeding motor vehicles), and we must 
> make do as best we can within a system that at best gives lip service to 
> human-powered transit. So I generally obey the rules. But I reserve the 
> right to opt out when they make no sense, or, more to the point, put me in 
> danger if I follow the rule rather than my instinct for survival.
>
> In this day and age, sadly, using a bicycle as a means  of transport for 
> things like shopping, going to school, social visits, errands, essentially 
> puts you in the role of a revolutionary dissident to begin with, so might 
> as well take a few prerogatives!;^)
>
> On Friday, January 31, 2020 at 8:18:16 PM UTC-5, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
> wrote:
>>
>>
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[RBW] Re: Crash Stories

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

I don't have to go back to my childhood for this one, as it happened less 
than four years ago.

I was part of a small group, riding on a rail trail after getting off a 
train in Wassaic, NY and heading toward Millerton to camp overnight for the 
following day's annual Harlem River Rail Ride event. Being the amateur 
documentarian photographer that I am, I was taking photos of fellow riders 
and the surrounding scenery (and spending too much time looking through the 
viewfinder of my camera rather than directly in front of me). At all road 
crossings there was a large post right in the middle of the trail to 
discourage idiot motorists from driving onto it. Well, one was coming up, 
and I just happened to catch sight of it (through my camera's viewfinder) 
only a second before slamming into it. I wasn't going really fast, but it 
was fast enough for me to get thrown right over the bars, do a complete 
flip, and land on my back. I had a scrape on my shoulder and knee, but 
otherwise I was well enough to continue the ride to the campsite and dinner 
by a lake that day and do the main ride the next day -- heck, even the 
camera around my neck survived -- although the pain did come a couple of 
days later. That'll teach me to look where I'm going!

Bob E
Cranford, NJ

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[RBW] Re: Has Anyone Rinko'd Their Riv? - Follow Up on Yesterday's Rivendell Email

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

As others have mentioned, the Vermonter (DC to St. Albans, VT, via NYC) 
does allow bikes on board without the need to box them up -- they've 
modified the luggage nook of a regular coach on that train so that the 
bike's rear wheel is hung from a hook. Getting your bike on board through a 
coach doorway, then rounding a corner to get into the passenger compartment 
(while having panniers looped across my shoulders) is not as easy as simply 
rolling it (or handing it off) to a dedicated baggage car, but it works, 
and the online booking with bike was very straightforward (although they do 
charge an additional $20, I believe).

Here's a photo from when I took the Vermonter from New Jersey to 
Massachusetts for D2R2. I removed the front wheel as per instructions for 
the ride up, but on the return trip, the conductor let me just hang the 
bike intact, as there was enough room for the bike to hang.

https://flic.kr/p/WHg2Z6

Bob E.
Cranford, NJ

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[RBW] Re: RBW 25 -Atlantic side of things

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

I'm not on Facebook, but please count me in!

Bob E
Cranford, NJ

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[RBW] Re: RBW 25 -Atlantic side of things

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Hi Kai,

I'll be driving up the Garden State Parkway from Cranford, NJ on that 
Saturday morning (and returning home that night). Also, I'll have room for 
a second bike on the rear rack of my car next to my Clem. Will that work? 
Will you be able to get across the Hudson? Maybe meet at a train station?

Bob E
Cranford, NJ

On Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at 3:16:46 PM UTC-4, Kainalu V. -Brooklyn 
NY wrote:

> Is there anyone headed up early in the morning on Saturday from the NYC 
> area? Or maybe you're passing by the tristate area at dawnish? I could meet 
> most anywhere. I'd be on my unfoldable Rosco Bubbe, but have gas money and 
> a willingness to ride in uncomfortable contortions just to get to a great 
> ride with greater folks. 
> Thanks!
> -Kai 

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