[RBW] ISO 26.8 setback seatpost (in silver please)

[Jeffrey Zelevansky]

I am looking for a 2-bolt setback seatpost for my new-to-me Hillborne. It's 
26.8 and I'd strongly prefer silver. I can pay  or I have some items I can 
offer in trade, possibly a few bags or some other parts. Thank you. 

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[RBW] Makeshifter Bag for Sale

[Jeffrey Zelevansky]

I thought this was sold but here it is again.

Beautiful Makeshifter Basket Case 
 waxed 
canvas bag that I'm not able to use. 

Photos please click here 


Asking $140 shipped CONUS. Open to offers...

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[RBW] Re: Makeshifter Bag for Sale

[Jeffrey Zelevansky]

Sold! Thanks!

On Monday, November 4, 2024 at 9:15:20 AM UTC-5 Jeffrey Zelevansky wrote:

> I thought this was sold but here it is again.
>
> Beautiful Makeshifter Basket Case 
> <https://www.makeshiftercanvasworks.com/shop-online/basket-bag> waxed 
> canvas bag that I'm not able to use. 
>
> Photos please click here 
> <https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/rniw5xlg0vsxwlhlyraxx/ANH_YCFbcwDhIoRL6SCS4es?rlkey=fh2e63x5jy9gew019dj48s8lg&dl=0>
>
> Asking $140 shipped CONUS. Open to offers...
>

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[RBW] Re: Scam? [fixed hub convertible form.]

[Jeffrey Zelevansky]

I received this same email regarding a seatpost I was looking for. Seems 
like a scam. I didn't respond but maybe mods can now block this user?

On Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 5:43:21 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote:

> This was sent to me offlist. I don’t recognize “steelcore70” and I expect 
> this is a scam because of the illiterate composition and absence of 
> particulars.
>
> But I need a bit of vicarious excitement so I thought I’d raise the matter 
> on-list and perhaps eve reply to the sender to see what happens. 
>
> No, I’m not going to send money.
>
> At least this brings “steelcore70” to the list’s attention.
>
> Your (plural) thoughts?
>
> Patrick Moore, still waiting to hear about the cash I wired to the 
> Nigerian prince.
>
>
> -- Forwarded message -
> From: steelcore70 
> Date: Sun, Nov 3, 2024 at 3:32 PM
> Subject: fixed hub convertible form.
> To: bert...@gmail.com 
>
>
> Hello Patrick how are you dong ? I have the... fixed hub  convertible 
> form. which im willing to 
>
> part with ...with a fair price in a great condition ... where are you 
> located ? i would love to 
>
> know  if you still in interested im going to send you a picture of your 
> request on your response ... 
> Be safe .
>
>
>
>
> -- 
>
> 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] Converting my Sam H to drops

[Jeffrey Zelevansky]

Beautiful bike @David Hays. I did find one good shot on the Riv website 
that I missed earlier. I'm especially looking for a head on view from the 
front if at all possible. Thanks again!

On Friday, October 25, 2024 at 7:44:44 PM UTC-4 David Hays wrote:

> Here’s my Homer Jeffrey.
> I’ll look later to see if I have any closeups.
>
> David Hays
> Williamsville, New York
>
>
>
>
> [image: Homer-4.11.21.jpg]
>
> On Oct 25, 2024, at 7:38 PM, Jeffrey Zelevansky  
> wrote:
>
> Would anyone out there be willing to share photos of their drop bar 
> Hillborne or similar so that I can see cable routing? I think it'll prbly 
> be self-explanatory once I get going, but it would be a big help to me to 
> have a visual aid before I start. I'm using an older set of Shimano bar 
> ends and a set of Tektro brake levers. I'd also really like to see closeup 
> images of how to wrap the bars around a set of bar ends with the shift 
> cable emerging.
>
> I have done this project before on a different bike but it was some time 
> ago and I seem to recall some trial and error which I'd like to avoid!
>
> Thanks for any help!
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[RBW] Erie Canal Trail on a Rivendell

[Jeffrey Zelevansky]

Hello group,

I'm new here so hope this is ok as a first post. I am wondering if any 
members have done the Erie Canal ride (Buffalo to Albany or vv) on a 
Rivendell and which model they used, any other tips etc. I am in the midst 
of trying to retrofit my current bike, an old Surly CC, for such a journey, 
maybe early next summer, but I'm just not sure if I'm heading in the right 
direction. I'm not sure if I'll be credit card touring or camping...prbly 
the formerand hoping to do 60-80 miles a day. 

Thank you,

Jeff

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[RBW] Re: Erie Canal Trail on a Rivendell

[Jeffrey Zelevansky]

Thanks so much for these replies! I drive the thruway all summer and have 
taken an interest in the canal over the years. I have ridden little parts 
here and there but really want to do the whole thing already. This book 
 is 
a very interesting account of what it took to build the canal, politically 
and from an engineering standpoint. Anyway, I hesitate to derail the bike 
talk with canal talk, but maybe that's ok. 

I know I *could* ride it on almost any bike, but


On Monday, September 30, 2024 at 1:10:43 PM UTC-4 chefd...@gmail.com wrote:

> My son and I just spent a delightful two weeks riding the Erie Canal 
> trail, and I would recommend it heartily. The route is well laid-out, 
> mixing cinder paths with light gravel and occasional paved sections.  I 
> rode my Riv All-Rounder (26" x 1.75), while he rode a Handsome Devil (700c 
> x 35mm).  We flew into Buffalo, built up our bikes in the airport, and rode 
> east to Albany, with an initial detour across the Peace Bridge to check out 
> Niagara Falls from the Canadian side. We alternated camping with visits to 
> friends along the route (Rochester, Geneva, Syracuse), so we carried a 
> tent, sleeping bags and pads, plus camp stove, pots, and dishware. Aside 
> from one frustrating day where my son had 6 flat rear tires, it was an 
> absolute home run, with perfect weather and very little traffic. We only 
> occasionally ran into other bike tourists, although there were plenty of 
> folks out for exercise when you came close to a larger town. There are 
> several designated FREE "hiker/biker/boater" campsites located at various 
> locks along the route, and they were clean and safe, with occasional 
> opportunities for showers/laundry and electrical outlets for phone 
> charging. The route is mostly flat, and we definitely embraced an "Art of 
> Taking it Slow" philosophy, with an exploration of canal history and daily 
> detours to farmer's markets. Our average daily ride was about 50 miles. We 
> ended up extending our tour into southern Vermont and Berkshire County 
> (MA), where we finally had to shift into lower gears. 
>
> I have a well-worn copy  "Cycling the Erie Canal" that I would be happy to 
> share...it's filled with helpful tips. 
> [image: Riv Niagara.jpg]
> [image: Erie 1.jpg][image: Erie 2.jpg][image: Erie 3.jpg][image: Erie 
> 4.jpg][image: Erie 5.jpg][image: Erie 6.jpg][image: Erie 7.jpg][image: 
> Erie 8.jpg]
> Thanks for the cap, Eric! 
>
> On Monday, September 30, 2024 at 9:24:58 AM UTC-7 Will Boericke wrote:
>
>> For CC touring, honestly most bikes will do the job.  Hang some bags on 
>> it (need a total of 12ish liters of capacity in my experience) and go.  No 
>> retrofit necessary.  If camping, you'll definitely need more capacity 
>> (though light tents and sleeping bags go a long way - maybe only an extra 
>> handlebar roll if you're clever).
>>
>> But don't let me discourage you from buying a bike for this purpose :).  
>> I have a Schwinn Passage that gets used 1-2x a year just for this.
>>
>> As for the canal, I grew up on it, but have not ridden the trail.  I do 
>> know that you'll be seeing a lot of down-on-their-luck CNY towns along the 
>> way, including my hometown Jordan. 
>>
>> Will
>>
>>
>>
>> On Monday, September 30, 2024 at 12:01:20 PM UTC-4 jeff.ze...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Hello group,
>>>
>>> I'm new here so hope this is ok as a first post. I am wondering if any 
>>> members have done the Erie Canal ride (Buffalo to Albany or vv) on a 
>>> Rivendell and which model they used, any other tips etc. I am in the midst 
>>> of trying to retrofit my current bike, an old Surly CC, for such a journey, 
>>> maybe early next summer, but I'm just not sure if I'm heading in the right 
>>> direction. I'm not sure if I'll be credit card touring or camping...prbly 
>>> the formerand hoping to do 60-80 miles a day. 
>>>
>>> Thank you,
>>>
>>> Jeff
>>>
>>

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Re: [RBW] Re: SH and trail a bike

[Jeffrey Zelevansky]

Thanks everyone! Looking forward to trying this out!

On Monday, October 21, 2024 at 11:04:56 AM UTC-4 ber...@bernardduhon.com 
wrote:

>
>
>
>
>  
>
>  I have one on my Waterford “Atlantis” build
> It works great and this seems to be a near infinite way that you can 
> adjust the frame mounts.  The only problem might be if you could struts two 
> short but then again you would be able to a new set of
>  
>
>  
>
>  
>
>  
>
>
> --
> *From:* rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com  on 
> behalf of iamkeith 
> *Sent:* Sunday, October 20, 2024 12:23 PM
> *To:* RBW Owners Bunch 
> *Subject:* [RBW] Re: SH and trail a bike 
>  
> I used one of those, but it was mounted to old mountain bikes mostly.  I 
> can't imagine why it wouldn't work on a Sam Hilbourne since it probably has 
> more and better braze-ons.  I'd maybe  measure the vertical height from 
> your lower mounting point to the top of the rear tire/fender, to make sure 
> you have clearance under the top of the rack.  Is there some other specific 
> condition you're worried about?  Should be fun!
>
> On Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 10:53:42 AM UTC-6 Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
> I should be terrific provided you have the hardware to get the Moose Rack 
> nice and level on your Hillborne.   
>
> Bill Lindsay
> El Cerrito, CA
>
> On Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 8:53:44 AM UTC-7 jeff.ze...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
> I just got a new to me Hillborne and was wondering if anyone out there has 
> used the Burley Moose rear rack to use a trail-a-bike setup on a Riv. I’ve 
> been using this setup on my aged Surly CC and can’t imagine it would be an 
> issue on my new ride, but thought I’d ask before I disassemble. 
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[RBW] Converting my Sam H to drops

[Jeffrey Zelevansky]

Would anyone out there be willing to share photos of their drop bar 
Hillborne or similar so that I can see cable routing? I think it'll prbly 
be self-explanatory once I get going, but it would be a big help to me to 
have a visual aid before I start. I'm using an older set of Shimano bar 
ends and a set of Tektro brake levers. I'd also really like to see closeup 
images of how to wrap the bars around a set of bar ends with the shift 
cable emerging.

I have done this project before on a different bike but it was some time 
ago and I seem to recall some trial and error which I'd like to avoid!

Thanks for any help!

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Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

[Jeffrey Zelevansky]

Looks familiar! Can you identify that front bag for me? Thanks and happy 
2025!

On Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 12:27:28 PM UTC-5 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY 
wrote:

> [image: IMG_3570.jpeg]
> Didn’t get a cool train in the background (very nice train Jay👍) but it’s 
> the Hellgate out back and the RFK/Triboro below. Regular commute ride, but 
> between the fine weather and an early exit from work, the Triboro was the 
> NYE pick over the Queensboro/Ed Koch regular roll. Happy New Year!
> -Kai
> [image: IMG_3577.jpeg]
>
>
> On Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 9:53:15 AM UTC-5 Jay wrote:
>
>> I'm envious of the weather some of you are having right now.  Lovely 
>> photos BTW.  Keith, I can tell from your photos that you're a good 
>> photographer.  I am not, but it's one of those hobbies that sits just 
>> outside my purview.  Maybe one day!
>>
>> After a few rides last week feeling under the weather, I was really 
>> looking forward to the 'good' weather forecast on new year's eve.  I spend 
>> more time on the weather app than my daughter does on social media!  My 
>> family asks why I'm always looking at forecasts or talking about the 
>> weather, "it's because I like to play outside". Temp was around 0-3C, very 
>> little wind.  Roads were dry.  I was planning a 2hr ride as I wasn't sure 
>> how I would fair given how I felt last week.  With this lingering cough 
>> though, I was drinking more water than normal, and when I arrive at the 
>> planned halfway point, all the shops were closed so I couldn't get more 
>> water.  I checked my phone for who was open.  A popular destination for 
>> cyclists, motorcyclists and motorists was open so I rode further on to 
>> refuel.  I chatted with a cyclist there for a while, it was a great stop. 
>>  However, that meant a gravel road (which was wet and meant a clean up 
>> later on), and extra climbing.  In the end I rode for just over 3 hours and 
>> close to 800m elevation (a good amount for southwest Ontario).  I didn't go 
>> fast, but I was smiling the whole way!
>>
>> The pic with the train in background was as luck has it, when I stopped 
>> to respond to a text from my daughter (right place, right time).  I then 
>> stopped before a steep s-bend climb on the additional journey to the cafe 
>> for water/snack, to capture this abandoned railway bridge.  The shot at the 
>> building is 20 minutes from home and I stopped to have the last of my 
>> snacks and to face some headwind, figured I would attempt a nice photo vs. 
>> quick-pic.[image: BikeDec31-2.jpeg]
>>
>> [image: BikeDec31-3.jpg]
>>
>> [image: BikeDec31-1.jpeg]
>>
>> On Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 10:10:28 PM UTC-5 chefd...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> [image: bike1.jpg][image: bike2.jpg]
>>> End of the year rides in opposite directions, over the hill to the lush 
>>> vineyards of Sonoma County yesterday, vs. the barren orchards of Yolo 
>>> County today
>>> On Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 3:02:25 PM UTC-8 John Rinker wrote:
>>>
 My final ride of 2024, and what a doozy! A 2-meter base at the ski hill 
 and fine riding in the valley floor.
 [image: IMG_4360.JPG]
 Cheers and Happy New Year to all! John
 On Monday, December 30, 2024 at 11:13:04 PM UTC-8 Keith P. wrote:

> Jay, that is a great looking bike and great looking stretch of 
> railroad track.
>
> Here are a few self-portraits from before Christmas:
>
> [image: Edit-000304150014.jpg] 
> Among the eucalyptus in the Stanford foothills.
>
> [image: Edit-000304150029.jpg]
> Whole crew out at the Baylands.
>
> Olympus XA • Kodak Portra 400
> k.
> On Monday, December 30, 2024 at 8:00:33 AM UTC-8 Jay wrote:
>
>> I've been battling a dry cough so rides have been shorter than I 
>> like.  Feeling better and hoping for a long ride tomorrow.  Here is a 
>> snap 
>> from a local loop I did a few days ago, before the rain/warmth came and 
>> melted away all the snow.
>>
>> [image: image0-2.jpeg]
>>
>> On Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 10:34:18 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote:
>>
>>> Well done on the self-curated Festive 500 variant.  I'm trying to do 
>>> the actual Festive 500, for the discount coupon.  I'm at 332/500 with 
>>> two 
>>> days left.  Like Jason, I make it extra hard on myself by overlaying my 
>>> Festive 500 rides with my Wandrer.earth objectives.  I'm trying to win 
>>> the 
>>> MASSIVE bonus for the most new miles in Marin County.  So, while I'm 
>>> on-target for my Festive 500, I'm doing some crazy strenuous stuff.  
>>> There 
>>> are a lot of residential neighborhoods in Marin County with >20% 
>>> grades. 
>>>  That's a tough way to earn kilometers..
>>>
>>> Bill Lindsay
>>> El Cerrito, CA
>>>
>>> On Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 6:22:49 PM UTC-8 Jason Fuller wrote:
>>>
 I was interested in participating in the Rapha Festive 500 over the 
>

[RBW] Indoor Rides

[Jeffrey Zelevansky]

Does anyone use their Riv on a 'smart' trainer?

In my quest to streamline my existence by seeing if I can get by with a 
single bike (N-1? dunno.), I have installed my Hillborne on a Wahoo KICKR 
wheel-off trainer.  I stipulate that riding outdoors is infinitely 
preferable but also refuse to let the perfect be the enemy of the good. 

Other than protecting Sam from sweat, is there anything else I should be 
concerned about in doing this? Even on the trainer, the Riv is much more 
comfortable than the older Cannondale I have been using (it's a fit issue). 
Thanks for any insights.

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[RBW] Re: FS: Silver Shifters, clamps, VO stems

[Jeffrey Zelevansky]

HERE ARE SOME PHOTOS 
<https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/u15qb4vr6fyed5mctofcy/AA13SD3WvWDOsR589755Gg0?rlkey=ucdmbyws0lispljfs9ub0wcx3&dl=0>
 
(open to offers)

On Friday, January 31, 2025 at 5:37:13 PM UTC-5 Jeffrey Zelevansky wrote:

> Pair of Silver Handlebar Mount for Thumbshifters 
> Pair of Silver Thumbshifters (X,O) $150 for all shipped CONUS
>
> Velo Orange Happy Stem31.8 mm / 110mmblack (LNIB) $40.00shipped CONUS
> Velo Orange Threadless Stem31.8 mm / 120mmblack (VG+)$35.00 shipped CONUS
>
> Can send photos on request. Can't seem to post message with photos. 
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Rider Recipes

[Jeffrey Zelevansky]

This is an awesome thread. 

I do most of the cooking in our house and believe that just by avoiding 
restaurants and takeout (mostly), we are healthier. I have read and been 
persuaded, usually further in a direction I was already heading, by several 
books. I liked *How Not To DIe *by Michael Greger quite a bit. Another that 
made a lot of sense to me was *Wheatbelly, *by William Davis. I'm not sure 
if these books are hype, but I feel they did have some good information 
that I keep in mind. 

Looking forward to this PDF, thanks for the effort!

On Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 3:48:55 PM UTC-5 coco...@gmail.com wrote:

> Thanks Garth! 
>
>
> On Tue, Feb 4, 2025 at 12:46 PM Garth  wrote:
>
>> For an "electrolyte" kind of powder, I drank Gator-aide as a teenager 
>> while riding long distances. Rural stores would have it refrigerated, in 
>> glass bottles. Nothing was better, and frankly, for a manufactured bottled 
>> drink, all others can only dream of equaling. I've not had it years, but 
>> would hesitate if I was out somewhere on the bike with a hankering for good 
>> refreshment. 
>>
>> For powders, I've drank Alcer Emergen-C powers in the packets for 
>> decades. Add water, stir/shake and sip a little at a time. You can dilute 
>> it as much as you like. It's likely still least expensive at a wholesaler 
>> like Sam's Club, if one shops such a place. The Raspberry is my favorite of 
>> the flavors they still make. There's other generic brands(like Equate) with 
>> the same ingredients that I've never tried !  They're sweetened with 
>> fructose and maltodextrin, 30-35 calories per packet so they not for anyone 
>> looking for a calorie boost while riding. They're electrolytes with a 
>> little fructose to make them palatable. I wouldn't put it in a water bottle 
>> myself unless it was dedicated just for that and was cleaned daily. 
>> Otherwise a collapsible/reusable cup of sorts to mix and drink it while 
>> stopped or something like that. 
>>
>>
>>
>> On Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 10:06:15 AM UTC-5 coco...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks for those recipes!! 
>>>
>>> I agree that it can definitely be liberating to cook simply sometimes - 
>>> and sometimes those recipes are the best. Sounds like these are some 
>>> time-honored favorites. 
>>>
>>> Would love the electrolyte powder recipe too if you get a moment! Agreed 
>>> that a lot of the pre-made ones are pretty trash. I currently use one with 
>>> stevia in it (which was the least trash I could find) but it would be nice 
>>> to have one that's not so sweet
>>>
>>> C
>>>
>>> On Mon, Jan 13, 2025 at 8:32 AM MoVelo  wrote:
>>>
>> Thanks Coco. I know some list members might think this to be off topic 
 but to my way of thinking anything that makes cycling more enjoyable is 
 on-topic.

 So I have a couple of recipes that have become our favorites. Both are 
 air-fryer but I suspect could be baked in the oven but might take longer. 
 Our air fryer was a present and my assumption at the time was that it 
 would 
 either be a dust collector occupying valuable counter space or a ‘regift’. 

 Boy was I wrong about that. We love our air fryer and use it almost 
 daily. So these two recipes came from the little recipe book that came 
 with 
 our air fryer. We liked it some much we had it reproduced and gave it as 
 Christmas presents one year.

 *Roasted Garlic & Herb Chicken*

 Prep time: 35 min
 Cook time: 20min

 4 Chicken thighs which we get from Costco bone in with skin. They are 
 super cheap since everyone seems to be either obsessed with wings or 
 wanting boneless/skinless/tasteless parts.
 Sprinkle to taste with Garlic Powder, Salt, Pepper and Herb de 
 Provence. 

 Comments: The original recipe called for olive oil which I eliminated 
 due to the amount of skin included and the spices seem to cling well to 
 the 
 un-oiled meat.


 *Carolina Style Pork Chops*

 Prep time: 5min
 Cook time: 10min

 2 bone-in pork chops
 Coat in mustard. I use dijon but yellow french’s works.
 Sprinkle to taste with smoked paprika, salt, pepper and powdered garlic.
 I make my own smoked pepper powder which I liberally apply, YMMV

 Allow that chops to rest for 5mins.

 Bon appetite 

 The chicken thighs are great cycling ‘snacks’ or lunch, since once 
 cooked they can be kept for quite a while without refrigeration. 

 These recipes seem so simple to me now that I am writing them out, but 
 one of the huge benefits of the diet we are now on is how liberating it is 
 in it’s simplicity yet allowing us to better appreciate the taste of the 
 meat itself.

 I make my own electrolyte powder too but don’t have the specific recipe 
 readily at hand, and can write another post on that at a later date if 
 anyone is interested. I’ve tried 

[RBW] Re: Indoor Rides

[Jeffrey Zelevansky]

I haven't ridden rollers since I was a teenager...a lot of fun and a 
totally different challenge than riding on the Wahoo. Mine are long gone 
but not forgotten.

On Friday, January 31, 2025 at 2:29:56 PM UTC-5 George Schick wrote:

> Speaking of rollers, I have a Technique Pro roller that I purchased from 
> Performance Bike many years ago that I haven't used for quite awhile and 
> would like to get rid of (I'm getting old and am downsizing).  These 
> rollers are folders and they use sealed bearings, but they had rather thin 
> side rails that caused me to stack some flat washers between them in order 
> to tighten the lock nuts properly.  Right now they're adjusted for a wheel 
> base (front hub lock nut to rear lock nut) of about 39 1/2 inches, which 
> should be adequate for most road bikes. The roller diameters themselves are 
> 3 3/4".  I anyone in the Chicago metro area is interested, please contact 
> me off-list.  I will not ship - too heavy - but I will deliver within a 
> reasonable distance of central DuPage County.
> On Friday, January 31, 2025 at 10:50:04 AM UTC-6 Garth wrote:
>
>> I ride on rollers in the winter and use a fan when getting to warm and a 
>> have a towel around my neck or within reach to wipe my face if needed. I 
>> sweat easily and do my best to never drip sweat on the bike. Even in summer 
>> I ride with a hanky handy ! No runs, no drips, no errors ! Ahahahaa ! 
>>
>> Indoors riding is mostly "tolerable" to do so I just ride 10-30 minutes 
>> every other day or so. 
>> Sometimes thoughts of "what the hell are you doing, this sucks !" arise 
>> quite loudly when I begin. "Well yeah !,  the idea that anything sucks, 
>> well that sucks, sucking sucks , and so what ?!"  It's good for a laugh 
>>  :-). 
>>
>> I love summer and sweating outdoors also ! Y E A H ! ! ! 
>> Indoors or outdoors in winter I don't like sweating at all as it's so 
>> darn chilling, regardless of the clothing. 
>>
>> Right now it's raining a 37d, well that sucks even for walking outside !  
>> So, off to laugh my way to an indoor ride ! Teeeheeeheee ;-) 
>>
>> I must say though, riding rollers is a wonderful way to change setups and 
>> fits without having to go for ride outdoors. I mean it's right at-hand, 
>> instant feedback and tools at hand. Every bike shop that should have some 
>> for the mechanics to ride repaired bikes. The ones I have a made by Sport 
>> Crafters of Indiana, the ones with progressive resistance. It really does 
>> have road like resistance and I use the same gears. Pedal harder and it 
>> gets much harder to maintain it. These are so much more uselful than the 
>> Krietler Challenger rollers I had for many years and sold. 
>>
>> On Friday, January 31, 2025 at 11:06:36 AM UTC-5 Brady Smith wrote:
>>
>>> My Roadini resides on a Zwift hub when not being used outside. I give it 
>>> a good wipe down after a Zwift session. I believe Zwift has a traditional 
>>> steel road bike option in game, but since Zwift is the one place where I 
>>> care about being a weight weenie, my avatar rides a Tarmac. 
>>>
>>> Brady in SLC
>>> On Friday, January 31, 2025 at 8:57:33 AM UTC-7 jeff.ze...@gmail.com 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Does anyone use their Riv on a 'smart' trainer?

 In my quest to streamline my existence by seeing if I can get by with a 
 single bike (N-1? dunno.), I have installed my Hillborne on a Wahoo KICKR 
 wheel-off trainer.  I stipulate that riding outdoors is infinitely 
 preferable but also refuse to let the perfect be the enemy of the good. 

 Other than protecting Sam from sweat, is there anything else I should 
 be concerned about in doing this? Even on the trainer, the Riv is much 
 more 
 comfortable than the older Cannondale I have been using (it's a fit 
 issue). 
 Thanks for any insights.

>>>

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[RBW] FS: Silver Shifters, clamps, VO stems

[Jeffrey Zelevansky]

Pair of Silver Handlebar Mount for Thumbshifters 
Pair of Silver Thumbshifters (X,O) $150 for all shipped CONUS

Velo Orange Happy Stem31.8 mm / 110mmblack (LNIB) $40.00shipped CONUS
Velo Orange Threadless Stem31.8 mm / 120mmblack (VG+)$35.00 shipped CONUS

Can send photos on request. Can't seem to post message with photos. 

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[RBW] Re: FS: 2024 Clearance - Parts Galore

[Jeffrey Zelevansky]

Somehow prices were deleted...hopefully fixed now! Open to offers, 
particularly on bundles. Thank you.

On Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 4:22:51 PM UTC-5 Jeffrey Zelevansky wrote:

> Welcome to my attempt to kick off 2025 by getting a jump on a resolution! 
> I wish everyone a happy, healthy, and safe new year!
>
> I hope it's ok to list things this way. Please advise if not and I will 
> figure something else out. All sizes, prices, and photo links are in the 
> linked Google Doc. This is my first attempt to sell things this way so 
> apologies in advance if this is clunky etc.  I will happily bundle items. 
> For instance, the Tosco bar has the Paul's levers and Silver shifters 
> installed. It's taped and lacquered and beautiful. I'd hate to disassemble 
> so would love to sell together. I'm in the Hudson Valley, about 90 minutes 
> north of NYC.
>
> CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS 
> <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kr4Eq5DO47vqPXvTq-efODCdW5Ohnpp9jvSIwItBx2o/edit?usp=sharing>
>
>- Velo Orange Happy Stem
>- Velo Orange Threadless Stem
>- FSA Omega OS 168 Stem
>- Velo Orange Granola Bar
>- Tektro FL750 Brake Levers 
>- Microshift Downtube Shifters
>- Salsa Cowchipper Drop Bars
>- Nitto Tosco Bar
>- Paul's Love Lever Pair
>- Rivendell Silver Handlebar Mount for Thumbshifters (X,O)
>- Rivendell Silver Shifters (X,O)
>- Velo Orange Setback seat post
>- RBC Generic Seatpost
>- Schwalbe Spicer
>- Schwalbe Marathon Plus
>- Continental Ultra Sport III
>- Velo Orange Basket Weave Grips
>- Race Face Chester Pedals
>- Colnago CW24CL rear disc wheel with Vittoria Trainer Tire
>- 2013 Surly Cross Check - basically stock, contact for specs.
>
>

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

[Jeffrey Zelevansky]

I did the ride many years ago on my  1985 Cannondale ST500 and it was a lot 
of fun. I lived in NJ at the time and it was easy for me to get to SI for 
the start. I think I left somewhere towards the back of the first wave. The 
only un-fun part was the congestion in Manhattan meant an awful lot of 
trackstanding, and attempted trackstanding. I have heard that it's paced 
out better nowadays and hopefully your experience will bear that out! 
Riding over the bridges on the roadways was the most fun and memorable part.
On Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 2:11:44 PM UTC-5 d4du...@gmail.com wrote:

> Any bike you can sit on for 4 hours over the course of a day will work. 
> Last year I rode an old Rudge 3 speed. People ride everything from 45 lb 
> Citi bikes to Stingrays to carbon fiber road rockets. The Bleriot sounds 
> close to ideal!
>
> We just find street parking somewhere within biking distance of the St. 
> George ferry. You might be a mile or so away but a nice warm-up. We parked 
> outside a micro-brewery one year. Nice place for a post ride beverage.  2 
> hours to get to the star should be fine. And if you start late you might 
> miss a lot of the early congestion.
>
> Dan
> LI NY
>
> On Friday, January 3, 2025 at 8:59:48 PM UTC-5 beng...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> There is in person packet pickup for the three days before the ride, and 
>> if I recall correctly, there is a spot to pickup your bib day of in lower 
>> Manhattan, close to the ferry terminal.
>>
>> The course start and finish lines are usually in the same places, so most 
>> of the information surrounding the 2024 tour should still apply for 2025. 
>>
>> There are several parking garages on Staten Island that specifically 
>> cater to 5 boro riders, 
>> https://www.bike.nyc/events/td-five-boro-bike-tour/getting-there/staten-island-parking/
>>  Just 
>> keep in mind that the ferry takes approximately 30 minutes to get to lower 
>> Manhattan from Staten Island, and the capacity can be limited.
>>
>> Ben
>> On Friday, January 3, 2025 at 4:04:17 PM UTC-5 Roberta wrote:
>>
>>> I signed up today and found there was a $60 (yes, sixty!) fee to have 
>>> the bib mailed.  As far as I could tell, there wasn't any information on 
>>> in-person pick up whens and wheres, and not being from NYC, I couldn't take 
>>> a chance.  For the 20 mile Philadelphia ride in October, the pick up bib 
>>> option was for the day before the ride only and it was clearly posted.
>>>
>>> Anyways, I'm looking forward to meeting some of you for the first time,  
>>> and meeting up with old friends.  Not sure which bike I'll be taking, but 
>>> one of my mixtes--Betty Foy or Platypus for those quick jump off the saddle 
>>> unexpected stops.  :)
>>>
>>> d4dunmire--do you have a recommendation where in Staten Island to park, 
>>> or do we just wait until they announce the starting and finishing lines and 
>>> hope there is parking nearby?  How early should we expect to park prior to 
>>> the ride start?  I'm thinking two hours.  Does that sound right?  Three 
>>> hours?
>>>
>>> Fred--I cannot imagine a Bleriot would be that heavy.  I have a Homer 
>>> Hilsen (isn't Bleriot the forrunner of that) and it's my lightest bike.
>>>
>>> See you all there!
>>>
>>> Roberta
>>> Philadelphia
>>>
>>> On Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 11:31:32 AM UTC-5 d4du...@gmail.com 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 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 m

[RBW] WTB - Nitto TIG FacePlater - 225mm Quill - 31.8

[Jeffrey Zelevansky]

Looking for an 85mm version of this stem. Thank you.

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[RBW] FS: 2024 Clearance - Parts Galore

[Jeffrey Zelevansky]

Welcome to my attempt to kick off 2025 by getting a jump on a resolution! I 
wish everyone a happy, healthy, and safe new year!

I hope it's ok to list things this way. Please advise if not and I will 
figure something else out. All sizes, prices, and photo links are in the 
linked Google Doc. This is my first attempt to sell things this way so 
apologies in advance if this is clunky etc.  I will happily bundle items. 
For instance, the Tosco bar has the Paul's levers and Silver shifters 
installed. It's taped and lacquered and beautiful. I'd hate to disassemble 
so would love to sell together. I'm in the Hudson Valley, about 90 minutes 
north of NYC.

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS 


   - Velo Orange Happy Stem
   - Velo Orange Threadless Stem
   - FSA Omega OS 168 Stem
   - Velo Orange Granola Bar
   - Tektro FL750 Brake Levers 
   - Microshift Downtube Shifters
   - Salsa Cowchipper Drop Bars
   - Nitto Tosco Bar
   - Paul's Love Lever Pair
   - Rivendell Silver Handlebar Mount for Thumbshifters (X,O)
   - Rivendell Silver Shifters (X,O)
   - Velo Orange Setback seat post
   - RBC Generic Seatpost
   - Schwalbe Spicer
   - Schwalbe Marathon Plus
   - Continental Ultra Sport III
   - Velo Orange Basket Weave Grips
   - Race Face Chester Pedals
   - Colnago CW24CL rear disc wheel with Vittoria Trainer Tire
   - 2013 Surly Cross Check - basically stock, contact for specs.

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[RBW] Re: FS: 2024 Clearance - Parts Galore

[Jeffrey Zelevansky]

RF pedals are sold...open to offers on everything. Would really like to 
move the above cockpit altogether if possible since it was so painstakingly 
and skillfully assembled. Maybe I need to get over it. 

My beloved Cross Check is ready for new adventures. Has been returned to 
stock setup other than tires, saddle, bar tape, and replaced chain. 

On Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 12:44:59 PM UTC-5 Jeffrey Zelevansky wrote:

> Granola Bar is sold.
>
> I believed Cross Check was sold but was sadly ghosted after driving 40 
> miles (one way) to meet the no-show buyer. Not cool. 
>
> I'll offer the Tosco/Paul's/Silver/Oury/Newbaum's cockpit as a package for 
> $400 shipped CONUS (net to me). It was assembled in Walnut Creek, CA and is 
> so beautiful that I am reluctant to part it out. It came on a new-to-me 
> bike and I just prefer drop bars, so it's available. Photos below.
>
> [image: IMG_2986.JPG][image: IMG_2989.JPG]
>

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[RBW] Re: FS: Tosco Bars

[Jeffrey Zelevansky]

Still available and ready to ship !

On Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 8:07:48 PM UTC-5 Jeffrey Zelevansky wrote:

> Selling Tosco bars 31.8 and 65cm. These were a takeoff from my Riv-built 
> SH. They are wrapped in black Newbaum's and can include Oury grips if 
> wanted. (shifters and brake levers not included)
>
> $60 plus actual shipping
>
> [image: IMG_2989.JPG]
>

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[RBW] Re: FS: Tosco Bars & Silver Thumbshifters & Mounts

[Jeffrey Zelevansky]

Also selling a pair of Silver2 shifters and a pair of the shifter mounts. 
$110 shipped

On Friday, March 7, 2025 at 2:09:25 PM UTC-5 Jeffrey Zelevansky wrote:

> Still available and ready to ship !
>
> On Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 8:07:48 PM UTC-5 Jeffrey Zelevansky wrote:
>
>> Selling Tosco bars 31.8 and 65cm. These were a takeoff from my Riv-built 
>> SH. They are wrapped in black Newbaum's and can include Oury grips if 
>> wanted. (shifters and brake levers not included)
>>
>> $60 plus actual shipping
>>
>> [image: IMG_2989.JPG]
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: FS: Tosco Bars remain Shifter setup is sold.

[Jeffrey Zelevansky]

Shifter setup is sold...bars remain are still available.
On Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 1:27:08 PM UTC-5 Jeffrey Zelevansky wrote:

> Also selling a pair of Silver2 shifters and a pair of the shifter mounts. 
> $110 shipped
>
> On Friday, March 7, 2025 at 2:09:25 PM UTC-5 Jeffrey Zelevansky wrote:
>
>> Still available and ready to ship !
>>
>> On Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 8:07:48 PM UTC-5 Jeffrey Zelevansky 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Selling Tosco bars 31.8 and 65cm. These were a takeoff from my Riv-built 
>>> SH. They are wrapped in black Newbaum's and can include Oury grips if 
>>> wanted. (shifters and brake levers not included)
>>>
>>> $60 plus actual shipping
>>>
>>> [image: IMG_2989.JPG]
>>>
>>

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