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

[Dan Dunmire]

Any suggestions for bike friendly hotels in the area? Where y'all staying? 

On Friday, January 31, 2025 at 10:25:55 AM UTC-5 River Bailey wrote:

> Wow, looks like several folks planning on attending. My wife and I both 
> plan to attend and will be bringing or bikes. Is this the best place to 
> stay tuned for organized rides? Sounds like there are also rides posted on 
> the event website.
>
> On Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 6:29:37 PM UTC-5 claudia Jacobs wrote:
>
>> We are definitely up for a Riv ride and any other rides!  He weren't 
>> planning on being there this year but we are going to make it.!
>>
>> On Thu, Jan 30, 2025, 4:01 PM Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! <
>> jonasa...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> I am so excited to do some rides with you all! I arrive Friday afternoon 
>>> and depart Monday. It would be awesome to do a Riv Ride of some sort. Seems 
>>> like quite a few of us will be in attendance!
>>>
>>> On Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 1:33:38 PM UTC-5 timothym...@gmail.com 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 I wound up signing up for the PA Randonneurs International Women's Day 
 107K Populaire  that is also on 
 Saturday March 8th (Which is being organized by notable Philadelphian and 
 Hunqapillar owner, Ello) so I promise that no one will get dropped on the 
 night ride this time around other than me. 

 The populaire is open to all RUSA members and it starts near and ends 
 at Bike Expo for anyone interested in joining from out of town.

 On Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 12:40:50 PM UTC-5 Tom Goodmann wrote:

> Hi Drew,
>
> I'm also in Atlanta; I just priced Amtrak and see that a seat in coach 
> isn't too expensive--I didn't include a bike--but the cost of small cabin 
> is high; nearly $500 each way. I really enjoyed going to PBE last year 
> but 
> would want my own bike this time instead of an Indego.  The Rivendell 
> guys 
> are bringing their own, I believe, rather than display bikes to sell (too 
> bad!)
>
> Around here, being recently arrived and living near Grant Park, I 
> usually ride part of the Silver Comet, and also out by the monastery and 
> around Stone Mountain. A couple of days ago I rode Dirty Sheets with a 
> friend; still muddy after last week's snow and all. 
>
> Tom
>
> On Thu, Jan 30, 2025 at 12:30 PM Drew Fitchette  
> wrote:
>
>> Thinking about taking Amtrak up from Atlanta so I can bring my Appa, 
>> but worst case I'll fly up and use an Indego bike. Unless another list 
>> member has a loaner I can borrow for the weekend. 
>>
>> Looking forward to meeting any/all of you going though!
>>
>> On Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 6:01:59 PM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Tim's ride to Keystone after the Hot Dog ride was a blast and 
>>> certainly a highlight of the weekend. A great route on quiet roads with 
>>> Steven C., Cameron, Tim and Dan S. Even tho Dan S. and I got dropped 
>>> for a 
>>> bit and lost in the woods! 
>>>
>>> On Monday, January 27, 2025 at 1:07:00 PM UTC-5 claudia Jacobs wrote:
>>>
 How can we NOT go now!

 On Friday, January 24, 2025 at 12:32:50 AM UTC-5 Pam Bikes wrote:

> Amtrak is having a sale on some of the routes.  I think NYC-PHL 
> was on the list.  You can take a bike but need a reservation.  Ck 
> details.  
> Look for the bike sticker on the train to tell you which ones have 
> the 
> racks.  The bike reservation is an extra cost.  
>
> On Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 1:45:52 PM UTC-5 Minh wrote:
>
>> for those in NYC considering this for a day trip, I just checked 
>> Amtrak tickets today, and you can do a roundtrip for less than $30.  
>> I did 
>> not investigate bring your bike options.
>>
>> On Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 11:34:44 AM UTC-5 
>> timothym...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> @rmrose - single track can DEFINITELY be at night if you'd like 
>>> . Belmont at night is so special, we have fires under one of the 
>>> bridges in 
>>> the winter.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 9:14:39 PM UTC-5 
>>> rmro...@gmail.com wrote:
>>>
 This (ride) sounds so good. Might the singletrack be at night?

 Sent from my iPhone

 On Jan 18, 2025, at 8:20 PM, Tim Burke  
 wrote:

 Hey all,


 Welcome to town all be it a bit early. I’ll be doing unofficial 
 rides Friday night, Saturday afternoon, and for Sunday morning I 
 am one of 
 the organizers of Coffee Outside Philly and that’s our weekly 
>>>

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

[Dan Dunmire]

We consider the 5 Boro a bucket list activity- Its an unbelievable way to 
see the city. Every year we say no, not this year. But then someone we know 
wants to do it so we ride it again!

On Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 12:14:55 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:

> My sister was delighted and insisted we do this on her Clems. I guess I’ll 
> see you there!
>
> On Dec 15, 2024, at 11:18 AM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! <
> jonasa...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hmmm. My sister lives in NYC and has a pair of Clem Ls we could ride…
>
>
> I really really want my own Riv but I can’t imagine how I’d get one 
> there…will think on this!
> L
>
> On Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 11:14:25 AM UTC-5 velomann wrote:
>
>> I won't make it for 2025 - traveling to NYC from the west coast is not 
>> gonna be an annual thing. But am already plotting my 2026 return. One thing 
>> I will be sure too do - that I found out about after the fact this year - 
>> is to attend the Blessing of the Bikes that happens at the Cathedral of St 
>> John the Divine on the upper West Side the day before the ride.
>>
>> Mike M
>>
>> On Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 8:34:58 AM UTC-8 Dick Pahle wrote:
>>
>>> I just registered for this. Curious if anyone else here will be riding?
>>>
>>> Dick
>>>
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[RBW] Re: FS: Rare 71cm Waterford Rivendell A. Homer Hilsen Complete Bike

[Dan Dunmire]

Any idea on the PBH recommendation? Can you measure the stand over height?
Thanks
Dan 
LI NY

On Friday, December 13, 2024 at 1:53:43 PM UTC-5 Joe K. wrote:

> It really is a dream machine and would have fit Mr. Walton well! 
>  Attaching some more pics!
> [image: IMG_0560.jpeg][image: IMG_0561.jpeg][image: IMG_0562.jpeg][image: 
> IMG_0563.jpeg][image: IMG_0564.jpeg][image: IMG_0565.jpeg][image: 
> IMG_0566.jpeg]
>
> On Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 5:29:16 PM UTC-8 rus...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Bill Walton, RIP, would have loved such a bike. The double top tube was 
>> perfect on such a tall frame. Gave it an aesthetic appeal.
>>
>> Russell Duncan
>> Western Massachusetts 
>>
>> On Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 7:57:18 PM UTC-5 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn 
>> NY wrote:
>>
>>> Dream machine! Waterford made, I think? Clearances? Unfortunately, I’m 
>>> as short of cash as I am long of leg, and can’t afford a lovely bike right 
>>> now, but I (and most everyone else) want to know more! And see more, if you 
>>> wouldn’t mind some close ups. It’s a rare bird…
>>> And apologies for asking, but what else you got hanging in the garage? 
>>> Any more biggies? So many medium sized Rivendells show up on here, show 
>>> them bigs!
>>> Thanks for sharing
>>> -Kai
>>>
>>> On Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:09:26 PM UTC-5 Joe K. wrote:
>>>
 Bike was purchased direct and built by Riv in 2013.  All components 
 from Riv: Albatross bars, Dura ace bar end shifters, Nitto stem and 
 seatpost, silver cranks, Brooks saddle, and Shimano derailleurs.  Bike has 
 been stored in garage and is in pristine condition.  Not ridden much over 
 the last 7 or so years.  This size is no longer produced by Rivendell and 
 would require a custom order. Asking $3,000, please message me if 
 interested.  Bike is located in Orange County, CA.  Thanks!


 [image: IMG_4132.jpeg][image: IMG_4133.jpeg][image: IMG_4134.jpeg][image: 
 IMG_4142.jpeg]

>>>

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

[Dan Dunmire]

And if driving- park on Staten Island to avoid late afternoon ferry lines.

On Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 9:08:13 PM UTC-5 beng...@gmail.com wrote:

> I would highly recommend volunteering as a course marshal to anyone who is 
> interested. You are allowed to ride the course for free after your 
> volunteer position is finished, you can bring a larger bag with you, 
> breakfast and lunch are provided, and they have a priority ferry boat back 
> to Manhattan for all the volunteers.
>
> An extra tip is to volunteer early on in the course, or at the start area, 
> so you are able to ride the entirety of the course
>
> Ben
> On Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 8:26:20 AM UTC-5 Dick Pahle wrote:
>
>> I paid a little extra for a Wave 1 start too. Ok, I'll ask an obviously 
>> stupid question. I'll be staying with my daughter who lives in Queens. 
>> What's the best way to get from Queens to the start? Just Ride, I presume 
>> (to borrow title of Grant's book). 
>>
>> The Bike Snob's posts are great, by the way. Always enjoy em. The one 
>> Michael referenced is what motivated me to register for the 2025 ride. 
>> Thanks too for good suggestion about lunch. 
>>
>> Dick
>>
>> On Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 12:15:00 PM UTC-5 Michael Morrissey 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I paid the extra fee and started in wave 1 in 2024, and I'm doing it 
>>> again in 2025. Wave 1 was great last year, except for the many misguided 
>>> riders who think it's a race. I don't mind people passing me, but many 
>>> people passed me very close and on the right. I cursed out a few people 
>>> because of it, especially for getting close to my wife. However, after we 
>>> hit Central Park the crowd thinned out, the would-be Strava heroes were 
>>> gone, and we were able to enjoy the rest of the tour. For every rider who 
>>> passed me in the first few miles, I must have passed 5 on the BQE who were 
>>> a puddle of struggle right before the Verrazano.
>>>
>>> If you really want to jump the start, read BikeSnobNYC's post about it 
>>> and follow his lead (
>>> https://bikesnobnyc.com/2024/05/06/five-boroughs-32000-riders-and-all-the-bananas-you-can-eat/).
>>>  
>>> Otherwise, the waves before wave 1 (which I had no idea existed) are 
>>> reserved for charity riders, and you should maybe consider leaving them to 
>>> it if you are not in their charity (which I wouldn't want to be in either, 
>>> because I agree with Saint Sheldon Brown: 
>>> https://www.sheldonbrown.com/thons.html)
>>>
>>> Also a good idea is to consider picking out a place for lunch in the 
>>> Williamsburg/DUMBO area. Most of the rest-stops give you unripe bananas, 
>>> but the Brooklyn area is ripe with great restaurants right along the course.
>>>
>>> M
>>>
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:19:47 AM UTC-5 Steven Seelig wrote:
>>>
>>>> My advice is to figure out a way to get onto the course EARLY. 
>>>>  Certainly, if you get a ticket for early entry that would be great.  But 
>>>> otherwise, just show up early and jump onto the course before the traffic 
>>>> builds.  There is nothing worse than getting stuck in a bike traffic jam 
>>>> trying to get over the 59th Street bridge.  This does not mean you have to 
>>>> ride faster in that most riders behind you are not riding fast.
>>>>
>>>> Others with stealth ideas on being early should chime in here.
>>>>
>>>> Steve Seelig
>>>>
>>>> On Monday, December 16, 2024 at 1:38:31 PM UTC-5 Dan Dunmire wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> We consider the 5 Boro a bucket list activity- Its an unbelievable way 
>>>>> to see the city. Every year we say no, not this year. But then someone we 
>>>>> know wants to do it so we ride it again!
>>>>>
>>>>> On Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 12:14:55 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding 
>>>>> Ding! wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> My sister was delighted and insisted we do this on her Clems. I guess 
>>>>>> I’ll see you there!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Dec 15, 2024, at 11:18 AM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! <
>>>>>> jonasa...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hmmm. My sister lives in NYC and has a pair of Clem Ls we could ride…
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I really really want my ow

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

[Dan Dunmire]

#x27;s a race. I don't mind people passing me, but many 
>>>>>> people passed me very close and on the right. I cursed out a few people 
>>>>>> because of it, especially for getting close to my wife. However, after 
>>>>>> we 
>>>>>> hit Central Park the crowd thinned out, the would-be Strava heroes were 
>>>>>> gone, and we were able to enjoy the rest of the tour. For every rider 
>>>>>> who 
>>>>>> passed me in the first few miles, I must have passed 5 on the BQE who 
>>>>>> were 
>>>>>> a puddle of struggle right before the Verrazano.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> If you really want to jump the start, read BikeSnobNYC's post about 
>>>>>> it and follow his lead (
>>>>>> https://bikesnobnyc.com/2024/05/06/five-boroughs-32000-riders-and-all-the-bananas-you-can-eat/).
>>>>>>  
>>>>>> Otherwise, the waves before wave 1 (which I had no idea existed) are 
>>>>>> reserved for charity riders, and you should maybe consider leaving them 
>>>>>> to 
>>>>>> it if you are not in their charity (which I wouldn't want to be in 
>>>>>> either, 
>>>>>> because I agree with Saint Sheldon Brown: 
>>>>>> https://www.sheldonbrown.com/thons.html)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Also a good idea is to consider picking out a place for lunch in the 
>>>>>> Williamsburg/DUMBO area. Most of the rest-stops give you unripe bananas, 
>>>>>> but the Brooklyn area is ripe with great restaurants right along the 
>>>>>> course.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> M
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:19:47 AM UTC-5 Steven Seelig 
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> My advice is to figure out a way to get onto the course EARLY. 
>>>>>>>  Certainly, if you get a ticket for early entry that would be great.  
>>>>>>> But 
>>>>>>> otherwise, just show up early and jump onto the course before the 
>>>>>>> traffic 
>>>>>>> builds.  There is nothing worse than getting stuck in a bike traffic 
>>>>>>> jam 
>>>>>>> trying to get over the 59th Street bridge.  This does not mean you have 
>>>>>>> to 
>>>>>>> ride faster in that most riders behind you are not riding fast.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Others with stealth ideas on being early should chime in here.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Steve Seelig
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Monday, December 16, 2024 at 1:38:31 PM UTC-5 Dan Dunmire wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> We consider the 5 Boro a bucket list activity- Its an unbelievable 
>>>>>>>> way to see the city. Every year we say no, not this year. But then 
>>>>>>>> someone 
>>>>>>>> we know wants to do it so we ride it again!
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 12:14:55 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle 
>>>>>>>> Ding Ding! wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> My sister was delighted and insisted we do this on her Clems. I 
>>>>>>>>> guess I’ll see you there!
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> On Dec 15, 2024, at 11:18 AM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! <
>>>>>>>>> jonasa...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Hmmm. My sister lives in NYC and has a pair of Clem Ls we could 
>>>>>>>>> ride…
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> I really really want my own Riv but I can’t imagine how I’d get 
>>>>>>>>> one there…will think on this!
>>>>>>>>> L
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> On Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 11:14:25 AM UTC-5 velomann wrote:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> I won't make it for 2025 - traveling to NYC from the west coast 
>>>>>>>>>> is not gonna be an annual thing. But am already plotting my 2026 
>>>>>>>>>> return. 
>>>>>>>>>> One thing I will be sure too do - that I found out about after the 
>>>>>>>>>> fact 
>>>>>>>>>> this year - is to attend the Blessing of the Bikes that happens at 
>>>>>>>>>> the 
>>>>>>>>>> Cathedral of St John the Divine on the upper West Side the day 
>>>>>>>>>> before the 
>>>>>>>>>> ride.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Mike M
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> On Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 8:34:58 AM UTC-8 Dick Pahle 
>>>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> I just registered for this. Curious if anyone else here will be 
>>>>>>>>>>> riding?
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Dick
>>>>>>>>>>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: MKS Lambda pedal extensions project

[Dan Dunmire]

I like the look of aluminum. Maybe use square tubing? save some weight and
expense.
https://www.metals4uonline.com/aluminum-square-tube-6063-1halfx1halfx062wall/?attribute_pa_length-size=24-2ft-length
-Dan D

On Sun, Apr 6, 2025 at 5:02 AM Garth  wrote:

>
> That's awesome Kim :-)  I love the hand drawing, Thank you !
> On Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:49:58 PM UTC-4 krhe...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> @Dan and Garth
>>
>> Here for now is a drawing with measurements, and a material list.
>>
>> *The drill sites are 2.13" c to c
>> *The drill sites from end to center is .037".
>> *I used a drill press
>>
>> I will take some pictures at a later time.
>>
>> Kim Hetzel applying my artistic skills.
>>
>>
>> On Sat, Apr 5, 2025, 10:09 AM Garth  wrote:
>>
>>> I'd like the measurements also ! Specifically, maybe a photo would do
>>> well with a tape measure of the front to back total length, and the total
>>> width, with the tape masure up against the arms t
>>>
>>> On Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 12:46:08 PM UTC-4 Nick Dabagia wrote:
>>>
 Kim,
 The measurements and bolts would be super useful.

 I have the same setup, down to the color.

 Much obliged to you!
 Nick


 On Sat, Apr 5, 2025 at 11:19 Kim H.  wrote:

> @Nick,
>
> You are more than welcome.
> If and when you decide to get around to it let me know. I would be
> more than happy to provide you with the measurements and the specific size
> screws you need.
>
> Kim Hetzel.
>
>
>
> On Sat, Apr 5, 2025, 7:58 AM Nick Dabagia  wrote:
>
>> Wow Kim!
>>
>> Great initiative and thanks for the inspiration to do the same. Will
>> post if I ever get around to it.
>>
>> Nick
>> The Triangle, NC
>>
>> On Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:50:16 PM UTC-4 krhe...@gmail.com
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Recently, I needed a bicycle project to do, since I am finished
>>> tinkering with my Clem. My inspiration came from a short video on Vimeo
>>> under Rivendell Bicycle Works called "Pedal extenders" from two years 
>>> ago.
>>>
>>>
>>> https://vimeo.com/709656292?autoplay=1&muted=1&stream_id=Y2xpcHN8MjkwOTI1MnxpZDpkZXNjfFtd
>>>
>>> I noticed in the video that there was small blocks of wood, one
>>> light, maple ? and the other dark, walnut ? I do not know for certain. I
>>> thought since I live the PNW I will try aluminum.
>>>
>>> I purchased the correct length and amount of screws (8) and an solid
>>> square aluminum bar. I did my measuring with a pair of calipers, marked 
>>> my
>>> holes to be drilled and the cut-off points.
>>>
>>> Afterwards, upon assembly, I encountered two of the metal bars with
>>> holes aligned well, while the others did not. Therefore, they needed to 
>>> be
>>> drilled out more.
>>>
>>> All in time, I managed to get them all assembled and back together.
>>> I am happy with outcome. I just have to do a road test.
>>>
>>> I forgot to mention that I cleaned out and  re-greased the ball
>>> barrings in both pedals before I started my project.
>>>
>>> Kim Hetzel.
>>>
>>> [image: 20250404_164054.jpg]
>>> [image: 20250404_172731.jpg]
>>>
>>>
>>>
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Re: [RBW] Spring has sprung!

[Dan Dunmire]

Beautiful bike in a beautiful setting. I have a photo of the Platypus and 
new Homer at the beach yesterday that I can't post. Maybe because I'm a 
newish member?  
Dan
LI NY

On Friday, April 4, 2025 at 2:18:32 PM UTC-4 Jason Fuller wrote:

> Here is a very Vancouver photo of my after-work loop on the Bombadil 
> yesterday
>
> [image: PXL_20250404_011431572.jpg]
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[RBW] Re: Quiz Time!

[Dan Dunmire]

Nice job! 1 point for creativity!  
Dan "Loving the ride"
LI NY

On Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 10:30:41 AM UTC-4 Steve wrote:

> The 'what models?' quiz is easy:
> -- The green bike is obviously a Laid Back Cycles recumbent trike. You 
> gave it away with "lay back"!
> - The yellow/gold one is a little trickier, but it's got to be HUP kid's 
> because Hurrah and HUP start with the same two letters.
>
> Do I get my 2 points   Steve in AVL
>
> P.S. Congrats on the new bike. 
> On Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 9:09:31 AM UTC-4 Dan Dunmire wrote:
>
>> We are now a 2 Rivendae family!
>> [image: IMG_20250408_125254_901~3.jpg]
>> Add a bit of custom decalcomania- a quiz ensues:
>> For 1 point each: Based on the top tube quotes: What models are our bikes?
>> For 3 points each (if you internet search) or 10 points each (no internet 
>> search- honor system): What the heck are the meanings of these quotes?
>>
>> Dan and Claudia
>> LI NY
>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: SFR 400k ride report

[Dan Dunmire]

Toshi- Thank you for the ride reports and best luck with the 600K! 
++ your endurance drink recipe. I have had good results with a similar 
concoction of maltodextrin with apple juice and water. MD adds fast carbs 
but isn't sweet.

Dan on LI NY

On Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:52:10 PM UTC-4 John S wrote:

> "Is that like in Alaska or somewhere else where they have to squeeze them 
> together into a really tight window?"
>
> The fortnightly schedule makes sense in places where it can still be very 
> cold and snowy/icy in February and starts to get very hot in June (e.g., 
> Central Plains/Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, etc.).  For example, my local region 
> (KC area) usually runs events at two week intervals, starting with the 
> first 200k in late March, 200k/300k in early April, a Flèche in mid April, 
> 300k/400k in late April, and 400k/600k in mid May. Gravel and populaire 
> distance rides are mixed in. There may be a special offering (e.g., 1000k) 
> in late May, and in recent years there has been a UAF brevet in late May or 
> early June before a hiatus during the hotter months.
>
> JS
>
> On Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 8:16:18 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
>> "Assuming the 2, 3, 4, and 600 are usually each two or three weeks 
>> apart..."
>>
>> That seems kind of tightly scheduled.  Is that like in Alaska or 
>> somewhere else where they have to squeeze them together into a really tight 
>> window?  I usually think of a series spaced out 4 weeks per event. 
>>  Regardless, I can't give any experience about how I execute a 400 or a 600 
>> because I've never done those distances.  I've done about 40 200s and maybe 
>> 10 300s and this season I intend to do a 200 every month.  What I do to 
>> stay ready is ride pretty much every day, and ride as far and as hard as I 
>> feel like riding.  If I feel like riding easy and riding 10 miles, I do 
>> that.  If I feel like riding a harder hillier 25 miles, I do that.  The 
>> preparedness for the 200 next month came from doing the 200 last month.  If 
>> I had never done a 200, maybe I'd recommend doing at least one 100k ride a 
>> week or two in advance to make sure that feels OK.  Beyond the 200 the 
>> "training" for the next one is the previous one.  I think Toshi's 
>> "training" this season is pretty similar to what I'm doing.  His riding 
>> between brevets is mostly commutes and he rides 5 or 6 days a week, and 
>> he's having a good season.  
>>
>> Bill Lindsay
>> El Cerrito, CA
>>
>> On Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 5:54:01 PM UTC-7 Cal Patterson wrote:
>>
>>> Strong work!  I have a question Toshi, and anyone else too I suppose,
>>>  Do you have a method or rule or goal for how much to ride, (and how 
>>> hard, and how far) between the different brevets while you're doing a 
>>> series?  Assuming the 2, 3, 4, and 600 are usually each two or three weeks 
>>> apart, what do you aim to do in between them, to get adequate rest but stay 
>>> "with it"?
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>> Calvin
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 11:31:02 AM UTC-7 ttoshi wrote:
>>>
 On Tue, Apr 15, 2025 at 6:54 AM PDXJohnny  wrote:

> Toshi, thanks for sharing your experience. I'm glad you are enjoying 
> riding your bike :) Will you show us a picture of you and your bike at 
> one 
> of the events? 
>
>
 Sure, not the greatest pictures, but here's one on the Sonoma coast 
 with Pascal on the 300k, and another from behind riding at night on the 
 400k.

 Toshi
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Re: [RBW] Re: Quiz Time!

[Dan Dunmire]

Thank you for noticing the details. I made her fenders- steam bent oak with
a walnut veneer accent. And a lot of twisted, splintered oak, failed
attempts, feed the fireplace that winter!

On Fri, Apr 11, 2025, 10:17 PM Steve  wrote:

> I like that Platypus. Woodies - with a wood shim for the fender line.
> Wald Racer basket on the rear end.
> And those arched trusses for the rack, those have got to be from an
> Erector Set.
> Nicely done!   I'm always delighted by what a chameleon the Platypus is.
> It's a good bike to have some fun with (looking at you too L. P.)
>
> Steve in AVL
>
> On Friday, April 11, 2025 at 8:07:05 PM UTC-4 Dan Dunmire wrote:
>
>> So both quotes are taken from sea shanties: Paddy Lay Back and Goodbye
>> Fare Ye Well (We're homeward bound!). We're sailors and big shanty fans-
>> can't resist a sing along! Steve I'll give you 10 points for the Platy, 2
>> for getting the models, 1 for creativity. 13 Points going out with the next
>> carrier pigeon.
>>
>> I need to take new pictures of the bikes but here's a recent one
>> [image: IMG_20250404_170606_980.jpg]
>> Dan LI NY
>>
>> On Fri, Apr 11, 2025 at 4:50 PM Steve  wrote:
>>
>>> Dan, I'm curious to see a pic of the new Platypus - all of it this time.
>>>   I'm always interested in how other riders are setting theirs up.
>>> Thanks, Steve
>>>
>>> BTW, what the heck ARE the meanings of the quotes?
>>> On Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 10:10:03 PM UTC-4 Steve wrote:
>>>
>>>> "Steve: Will you please share the titles and perhaps the text of these
>>>> songs?"
>>>>
>>>> Patrick, I have no idea.  I was just taking a guess - playing for Dan's
>>>>  "no internet search" 10 pointers.
>>>>
>>>> Steve
>>>>
>>>> On Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7:51:59 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Sorry, that doesn’t make sense; I typed that it then googled then
>>>>> typed the rest.
>>>>>
>>>>> On Thu, Apr 10, 2025 at 5:46 PM Patrick Moore 
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Steve: Will you please share the titles and perhaps the text of these
>>>>>> songs?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> When I googled “Hurrah me boys! We’re homeward bound!” I got a
>>>>>> reference to an old sea chanty.
>>>>>> https://lyricstranslate.com/en/sea-shanties-homeward-bound-lyrics.html
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Patrick “afficionado of Patrick O’Brien’s Aubrey/Maturin series” Moore
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Thu, Apr 10, 2025 at 5:32 PM Steve  wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thanks Dan.
>>>>>>> Okay, I'll take a more serious stab at it - on the internet honor
>>>>>>> system..
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> - The meaning of the phrase on the Homer is borrowed from a Civil
>>>>>>> war era song popularized in the North as the war drew to an end.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> - The Platypus phrase is a corruption of a British sailing chanty.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>>
>>>>> Patrick Moore
>>>>> Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum
>>>>>
>>>>> ---
>>>>>
>>>>> Executive resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, letters, and other
>>>>> writing services
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ---
>>>>>
>>>>> *When thou didst not, savage, k**now thine own meaning,*
>>>>>
>>>>> *But wouldst gabble like a** thing most brutish,*
>>>>>
>>>>> *I endowed thy purposes w**ith words that made them known.*
>>>>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Quiz Time!

[Dan Dunmire]

And yes. That erector set built my childhood

On Sat, Apr 12, 2025, 5:19 PM Dan Dunmire  wrote:

> And the basket is an office "in box" basket.
>
> On Sat, Apr 12, 2025, 5:14 PM Dan Dunmire  wrote:
>
>> Thank you for noticing the details. I made her fenders- steam bent oak
>> with a walnut veneer accent. And a lot of twisted, splintered oak, failed
>> attempts, feed the fireplace that winter!
>>
>> On Fri, Apr 11, 2025, 10:17 PM Steve  wrote:
>>
>>> I like that Platypus. Woodies - with a wood shim for the fender line.
>>> Wald Racer basket on the rear end.
>>> And those arched trusses for the rack, those have got to be from an
>>> Erector Set.
>>> Nicely done!   I'm always delighted by what a chameleon the Platypus is.
>>> It's a good bike to have some fun with (looking at you too L. P.)
>>>
>>> Steve in AVL
>>>
>>> On Friday, April 11, 2025 at 8:07:05 PM UTC-4 Dan Dunmire wrote:
>>>
>>>> So both quotes are taken from sea shanties: Paddy Lay Back and Goodbye
>>>> Fare Ye Well (We're homeward bound!). We're sailors and big shanty fans-
>>>> can't resist a sing along! Steve I'll give you 10 points for the Platy, 2
>>>> for getting the models, 1 for creativity. 13 Points going out with the next
>>>> carrier pigeon.
>>>>
>>>> I need to take new pictures of the bikes but here's a recent one
>>>> [image: IMG_20250404_170606_980.jpg]
>>>> Dan LI NY
>>>>
>>>> On Fri, Apr 11, 2025 at 4:50 PM Steve  wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Dan, I'm curious to see a pic of the new Platypus - all of it this
>>>>> time.   I'm always interested in how other riders are setting theirs up.
>>>>> Thanks, Steve
>>>>>
>>>>> BTW, what the heck ARE the meanings of the quotes?
>>>>> On Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 10:10:03 PM UTC-4 Steve wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> "Steve: Will you please share the titles and perhaps the text of
>>>>>> these songs?"
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Patrick, I have no idea.  I was just taking a guess - playing for
>>>>>> Dan's  "no internet search" 10 pointers.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Steve
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7:51:59 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Sorry, that doesn’t make sense; I typed that it then googled then
>>>>>>> typed the rest.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Thu, Apr 10, 2025 at 5:46 PM Patrick Moore 
>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Steve: Will you please share the titles and perhaps the text of
>>>>>>>> these songs?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> When I googled “Hurrah me boys! We’re homeward bound!” I got a
>>>>>>>> reference to an old sea chanty.
>>>>>>>> https://lyricstranslate.com/en/sea-shanties-homeward-bound-lyrics.html
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Patrick “afficionado of Patrick O’Brien’s Aubrey/Maturin series”
>>>>>>>> Moore
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On Thu, Apr 10, 2025 at 5:32 PM Steve  wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Thanks Dan.
>>>>>>>>> Okay, I'll take a more serious stab at it - on the internet honor
>>>>>>>>> system..
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> - The meaning of the phrase on the Homer is borrowed from a Civil
>>>>>>>>> war era song popularized in the North as the war drew to an end.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> - The Platypus phrase is a corruption of a British sailing chanty.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Patrick Moore
>>>>>>> Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ---
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Executive resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, letters, and other
>>>>>>&g

Re: [RBW] Re: Quiz Time!

[Dan Dunmire]

And the basket is an office "in box" basket.

On Sat, Apr 12, 2025, 5:14 PM Dan Dunmire  wrote:

> Thank you for noticing the details. I made her fenders- steam bent oak
> with a walnut veneer accent. And a lot of twisted, splintered oak, failed
> attempts, feed the fireplace that winter!
>
> On Fri, Apr 11, 2025, 10:17 PM Steve  wrote:
>
>> I like that Platypus. Woodies - with a wood shim for the fender line.
>> Wald Racer basket on the rear end.
>> And those arched trusses for the rack, those have got to be from an
>> Erector Set.
>> Nicely done!   I'm always delighted by what a chameleon the Platypus is.
>> It's a good bike to have some fun with (looking at you too L. P.)
>>
>> Steve in AVL
>>
>> On Friday, April 11, 2025 at 8:07:05 PM UTC-4 Dan Dunmire wrote:
>>
>>> So both quotes are taken from sea shanties: Paddy Lay Back and Goodbye
>>> Fare Ye Well (We're homeward bound!). We're sailors and big shanty fans-
>>> can't resist a sing along! Steve I'll give you 10 points for the Platy, 2
>>> for getting the models, 1 for creativity. 13 Points going out with the next
>>> carrier pigeon.
>>>
>>> I need to take new pictures of the bikes but here's a recent one
>>> [image: IMG_20250404_170606_980.jpg]
>>> Dan LI NY
>>>
>>> On Fri, Apr 11, 2025 at 4:50 PM Steve  wrote:
>>>
>>>> Dan, I'm curious to see a pic of the new Platypus - all of it this
>>>> time.   I'm always interested in how other riders are setting theirs up.
>>>> Thanks, Steve
>>>>
>>>> BTW, what the heck ARE the meanings of the quotes?
>>>> On Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 10:10:03 PM UTC-4 Steve wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> "Steve: Will you please share the titles and perhaps the text of these
>>>>> songs?"
>>>>>
>>>>> Patrick, I have no idea.  I was just taking a guess - playing for
>>>>> Dan's  "no internet search" 10 pointers.
>>>>>
>>>>> Steve
>>>>>
>>>>> On Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7:51:59 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Sorry, that doesn’t make sense; I typed that it then googled then
>>>>>> typed the rest.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Thu, Apr 10, 2025 at 5:46 PM Patrick Moore 
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Steve: Will you please share the titles and perhaps the text of
>>>>>>> these songs?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> When I googled “Hurrah me boys! We’re homeward bound!” I got a
>>>>>>> reference to an old sea chanty.
>>>>>>> https://lyricstranslate.com/en/sea-shanties-homeward-bound-lyrics.html
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Patrick “afficionado of Patrick O’Brien’s Aubrey/Maturin series”
>>>>>>> Moore
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Thu, Apr 10, 2025 at 5:32 PM Steve  wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Thanks Dan.
>>>>>>>> Okay, I'll take a more serious stab at it - on the internet honor
>>>>>>>> system..
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> - The meaning of the phrase on the Homer is borrowed from a Civil
>>>>>>>> war era song popularized in the North as the war drew to an end.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> - The Platypus phrase is a corruption of a British sailing chanty.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Patrick Moore
>>>>>> Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ---
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Executive resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, letters, and other
>>>>>> writing services
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ---
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *When thou didst not, savage, k**now thine own meaning,*
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *But wouldst gabble like a** thing most brutish,*
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *I en

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

[Dan Dunmire]

We are in! Looking forward to meeting, greeting, eating, and riding with 
you all.
Dan and Claudia

On Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:58:45 AM UTC-4 Minh wrote:

> Maeve, make sure you book soon, when I checked a few days ago only a few 
> bikes reservations were remaining and the price at the time was  $46 each 
> way (26+20 for the bike)
>
> I can't commit that far ahead so I think i'll take Metro North to 
> Poughkeepsie and then ride the 2 ish hours to Kingston and try to catch the 
> group at mid ride or at lunch.   Someone did inform me that there is a UTA 
> bus (that has a bike rack) at the Poughkeepsie station that goes to 
> downtown Kingston, but there is only a bus at 9 or 11AM, and first train 
> into Poughkeepsie is 9AM so iffy if you could catch it.  
>
> On Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 8:47:41 PM UTC-4 maeve@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Thinking about coming to this as well! I'm only seeing an Amtrak train 
>> arriving in Rhinecliff at 9 though .So may be on that one
>>
>> On Monday, April 21, 2025 at 2:25:29 PM UTC-4 bryan...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Minh,
>>>
>>> As of right now, we are trying to be wheels down at about 11am. But if 
>>> you are planning to come, perhaps you can text me your ETA on the day of. 
>>> If it's only going to be 5-10 minutes or so, it should be fine. We're using 
>>> the first hour of the event as a bit of a meet and greet and an opportunity 
>>> to grab some coffee and snacks.
>>>
>>> Hope that helps!
>>>
>>> Bryan
>>>
>>> On Mon, Apr 21, 2025 at 10:49 AM Minh  wrote:
>>>
 Hey Brian,
 sounds neat, do you have a rough schedule mapped out yet?  I'm checking 
 the train schedule from NYC and Amtrak to Rhinecliff gets in at 10AM with 
 1 
 hr ride to Kingston, and Metro North to Poughkeepsie gets in at 9AM with a 
 2 hr ride to Kingston, so both would be a little tight for an 11AM start 
 (at least for me!)  I would try to catch up mid-ride or at lunch and 
 finish 
 the ride?  



 On Sunday, April 20, 2025 at 6:31:34 PM UTC-4 bryan...@gmail.com wrote:

> Hey folks!
>
> Along with some friends and Utility Bicycle Works located in Kingston, 
> NY, we are throwing a little celebration of all things Rivendell and we 
> invite any and all of you to please join us! Here are some details but 
> expect a very casual ride with a lunch stop.
>
> - Meet at 10am at Utility Bicycle Works in Kingston, NY
> - Tentative roll out time is 11am from Utility
> - There will likely be coffee and snacks at Golden Hour Grocery, which 
> is set to open up next door very soon
> - We are making a lunch stop about midway through the ride at Ollie's 
> Pizza in High Falls, NY (the pizza is great and there is a very big 
> courtyard that can hold a good bunch of people)
> - The ride will be mostly on the O&W Rail Trail starting from 
> Kingston, which is almost entirely gravel
>
> We're hoping to see as many Rivendell bikes as possible, but all steel 
> bikes are welcome. Please feel free to reach out to me (Bryan, 
> bryan...@yahoo.com) for any questions or additional details. Come on 
> out! We hope you do.
>
> Bryan
>
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Re: [RBW] Re: 2025 Philadelphia Bike Expo -- anyone planning on going?

[Dan Dunmire]

Anyone considering the vendor Bender party at velojawn?

On Fri, Mar 7, 2025, 9:04 AM Tim Burke  wrote:

> Looking forward to it. See you soon
>
> On Mar 7, 2025, at 8:02 AM, Robert Blunt  wrote:
>
> 
> Hello Roberta and other brave souls. I will be there at 10. If the wind is
> bad, and I suspect it will be, we can a ride up to Lambertville and back.
> We can grab a coffee in Lambertville to warm up and then head back to WC.
> If it seems like the wind is not too bad, then we can go further. Will see
> whoever is there. Looking forward to meeting some of you in person.
>
> Rob Blunt
> Pennington, NJ
>
> On Fri, Mar 7, 2025 at 7:42 AM Roberta  wrote:
>
>> Jim (and Bob and others)
>>
>> Count me in also later on the DNR rides as I live in Philadelphia.  And
>> Bob is a great person to ride with.  There are quite a few of us that live
>> within a 40 mile radius.
>>
>> I don’t mind mild wind so much. I just mind those really bad wind gust
>> which we might get later today. Since it’s on a riding/weather cusp for me,
>> and bike ride rides and socializing are always positive for me I will be
>> there with another RBW board person who doesn’t post that much, even if we
>> have to call the ride short, I’ll be there.  I’ll be on my platypus and the
>> other person has a new Charlie Gallup which I cannot wait to see.
>>
>> Roberta
>>
>> On Friday, March 7, 2025 at 6:46:51 AM UTC-5 sjwi...@willisbros.net
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I’m new here and am not sure what sort of first impression this makes,
>>> but it is way too cold and windy for me (I’d like to say that it’s too
>>> windy to safely drive my VW camper out to Washington’s crossing from the
>>> Jersey shore, which is sort of true!) but it’s really that I am total wimp
>>> when it comes to riding in the cold :-) hope you braver souls have a great
>>> ride and maybe I’ll bump into a few of you at the Riv booth this weekend.
>>> PS I work in Princeton a few days a week, if there’s ever any interest
>>> in riding the D&R out that way once it warms up, I’m in!
>>> Jim
>>>
>>> On Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 9:01:19 AM UTC-5 timothym...@gmail.com
>>> wrote:
>>>
 If there is anyone from or currently in Philadelphia as of Friday
 morning who would like a lift to this ride I'd be happy to offer. I have
 room on my car for one more bicycle (no fenders due to the style of roof
 rack).
 Send me a message and will go from there.

 On Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 8:34:21 AM UTC-5 Tom Goodmann wrote:

> Sorry you won't be there, Andy (and due to wek, of all things).
> I''ll be there by noon on Saturday. If anyone would like a pass to the 
> show
> (good for both days), please PM me, as I have a few.
>
> Tom Goodmann
> Atlanta, GA
>
> On Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 7:58:46 AM UTC-5 ascpgh wrote:
>
>> I have to monitor events from afar since my work is (and has been)
>> locked in for me this weekend.
>>
>> I highly recommend seeing Peter Weigle's booth to see his bikes and
>> meet him. He and a number of other builders like Brian Chapman and Johnny
>> Coast have been strong pillars of my kind of cycling, raised on
>> Bridgestones and Rivendell.
>>
>> Sometimes walking the aisles saturates your eyes and mind so much you
>> lose perspective only to reorganize and realize you just met and had
>> conversation with the person behind something you bought and use on your
>> bike like I did with Paul Price whose Race brakes changed my 
>> Rambouillet's
>> breadth of riding by allowing 32mm tires and fenders without 
>> interference.
>>
>> My favorite sneak when time constrained me too much to bring a bike
>> is the Residence Inn in Conshohocken. I can park my car for free and it 
>> is
>> just steps away from the SEPTA station to ride into the city center. 
>> It's a
>> clean depart point when heading back west after things wind down on 
>> Sunday.
>>
>> The whole Philly Bike Expo is such a strong reinforcement of what you
>> like about cycling. It reminds me of how what corporate hostages we used 
>> to
>> feel like at Interbike shows where everything was so commerce driven. 
>> Grant
>> and Bridgestone were carefully present but avoidant of that whole "we're
>> farming money from this bike craze" vibe. Too many bad memories of big
>> outfits driving the direction of things and repression of outlier ideas 
>> or
>> practices.
>>
>> Two pictures from the Expos of the past that stick out in my mind
>> were Vietnamese martinis with Wayne Bingham (VAR/MelPinto Imports), Peter
>> Gilbert (Cane Creek) and Deb Banks (Rivet Cycleworks) and one of a a
>> gathering of longtime east coast frame builders in the hotel lobby
>> including Jamie Swan who strongly influenced Brian Chapman.
>>
>> Please enjoy and absorb all of this weekend's activities, even past
>

[RBW] Re: My New Homer

[Dan Dunmire]

" ...the true (correct 😝) Homer blue color" Ouch! It is established fact 
the dark gold color is faster, lighter in weight, and makes one appear 10 
years younger! Why did it take so long to get the color right?!?
😜
Dan, LI NY

On Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 7:38:10 PM UTC-4 Roberta wrote:

> Takashi,
>
> Congratulations on your Homer in the true (correct 😝) Homer blue color. 
> My Homer is my favorite riding bike. Wishing you miles of continuing 
> beautiful views.  Thank you for sharing. 
>
> Roberta
>
> On Monday, May 5, 2025 at 8:38:51 AM UTC-4 Takashi wrote:
>
>> Justin,
>> Thank you! The elevation of the place where I rode around was around 1100 
>> meters, so cherry blossoms were still in bloom, whereas peach blossoms were 
>> yet to bloom.
>>
>> Dwain,
>> When I bought my Moulton in 1999 the stem came with frame/fork without an 
>> additional charge. I believe you have to pay extra money now to get this 
>> stem.
>> As for tires, I doubt if the ride quality changes in better way by going 
>> to skinnier tires. I personally would go fatter if possible.
>>
>> Rich,
>> Thank you, I also like how non-aero levers look, but I mainly chose them 
>> for functional reasons (easiness of bar swaps, easiness of Rinko, etc.)
>>
>> Jay,
>> When I ordered this frame, there were blue and yellow (gold?) ones. It 
>> was a tough decision!
>>
>>
>> Takashi
>>
>> 2025年5月5日月曜日 8:40:38 UTC+9 Jay:
>>
>>> I like how the brake cables shoot straight up, like the mountains in the 
>>> background!
>>>
>>> I have those DT shifters and like them a lot.
>>>
>>> If I one day add a 2nd Riv to the stable, that blue would be one of my 
>>> top choices.  Looks great!
>>>
>>> On Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 3:44:47 PM UTC-4 RichS wrote:
>>>
 Takashi, congratulations on your Homer. I like the classic non-aero 
 brake levers!

 Best,
 Rich in ATL

 On Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 2:18:59 AM UTC-4 dwain...@gmail.com wrote:

> very nice build!
>
> that stem looks nice and steep :)
>
> I have 40mm tires on my Homer, feels great, but I sometimes wonder if 
> it would feel more racey with 35's (I consider 35mm the skinniest I'd go 
> these days).
>
> On Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 9:43:33 AM UTC-7 Takashi wrote:
>
>> I bought A. Homer Hilsen from Blue Lug last fall and rode it a few 
>> times, but I've been very lazy and late working on it, such as 
>> re-adjusting 
>> fender lines, modifying rear fender for easier Rinko, connecting dynamo 
>> wires, etc.
>>
>> It's now (almost) complete, so today I took it out for a ride.
>>
>> [image: homer1.jpg]
>>
>> [image: homer3.jpg]
>>
>> A. Homer Hilsen frame & fork (54.5cm)
>> Rene Herse one-by crankset (36t)
>> Shutter Precision SV-9 dynohub
>> Velocity A23 rims
>> Rene Herse Bon Jon Pass EL tires (700x35)
>> (I first put 38mm tires, but it seemed clearances weren't enough 
>> under fenders, so I swapped them for 35mm)
>> Shimano 11 speed cassette (11-42T)
>> Shimano GRX rear derailleur
>> Dia-Compe Ene 11s shifter
>> Grand Bois centerpull brakes (some small hardwares swapped to Rene 
>> Herse hardware)
>> Grand Bois maes parallel handlebars
>> Moulton "Wishbone" stem (I might buy some other stem and put this 
>> Wishbone back on my Moulton)
>> Honjo/Simworks Smooth51 fenders
>> B&M IQ-X headlight, attached to fender with Velo Lumino mount
>> B&M Secuzed Plus taillight (dynamo-powered)
>>
>>
>> Takashi
>>
>>

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