Re: [RBW] More, or less lights/reflectivity better?

[John Phillips]

Dill Pickle Gear also makes great reflective velcro ankle bands.

I read a study (forgot where) that concluded that reflective ankle bands 
made bicyclists more visible & identifiable to approaching drivers from a 
longer distance, so someone has tried to determine what makes cyclists more 
visible at night.

John
  

On Thursday, May 5, 2016 at 1:27:44 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
> The unique thing about the ones from Rivendell is that they velcro to 
> themselves making a flat reflective bar that sticks out from your ankle. 
>  Our San Francisco Randonneurs conspicuity zealots swear by them.  Our main 
> zealot, Jack Holmgren, made this presentation:
>
>
> http://www.docfoc.com/conspicuity-for-cyclist-survival-jack-holmgren-member-san-francisco-randonneurs
>
> There is probably nothing in that presentation that you don't already 
> know, Steve, but the rest of the group might like it.  It's a powerpoint 
> with 38 slides.  
>
> Bill Lindsay
> El Cerrito, CA
>
> On Thursday, May 5, 2016 at 12:59:36 PM UTC-7, Steve Palincsar wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>> On 05/05/2016 02:43 PM, Curtis McKenzie wrote: 
>> > Plus one on the ankle reflector.  Riv is currently out of stock. 
>>
>> You should be able to find reflective ankle bands in any running store. 
>>
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: good blug post on rim and disk brakes

[John Phillips]

It almost sounds to me like Grant is arguing with himself inside his own 
noggin over adding disc brakes to his line up. Or was this started by 
customers?  

As I was reading, I thought to myself, "Ok, my Hunqapillar is a touring 
bike rated to carrying a load up to 360lbs, we (Riv & I) live in the East 
bay hills & near the Sierras, Grant advocates fenders for riding in all 
weather, so...why not build a touring bike with disc brakes?"

Are customers or would-be customers pestering Grant over his choice of 
brakes?

John (Happy w/ my Cant's) Phillips

On Friday, May 13, 2016 at 7:19:47 AM UTC-7, Will wrote:
>
> Might be nice to push back to GP and encourage more of these posts. 
>

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[RBW] Re: Interesting flower I saw on ride today.

[John Phillips]

This morning, I stepped outside my office here in San Francisco to make a 
call from the park across the street, saw these flowers, and said to 
myself, "Hey, I know what tree that is!"

You learn all sorts of things here! :)

John

On Monday, May 9, 2016 at 7:57:28 AM UTC-7, Lungimsam wrote:
>
> I also noticed treefuls of purple trumpet looking flowers that I never 
> notice in this area before. Gorgeous outside today in Maryland on the Grist 
> Mill Trail.
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[RBW] Re: How to keep your bike from getting stolen.

[John Phillips]

I found a column in an online bike rag yesterday, can't remember where, in 
which the columnist said Pitlock wheel skewers will eventually strip and 
need replacement.

This guy said his lasted three years before needing to be replaced.

Has anyone here had any experiences with Pitlock skewers wearing out? Does 
anyone replace theirs on a regular basis?

Or has anyone had trouble getting the seatpost pitlock tight enough to keep 
your seatpost from slipping?

Thanks in advance,

John

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[RBW] Re: How to keep your bike from getting stolen.

[John Phillips]

One needs to regrease the threads each time one unlocks & relocks the wheel?

John

On Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 1:16:52 PM UTC-7, Lungimsam wrote:
>
> They say you must grease the threads upon each use.
> They say you should tighten by hand, then 1-1.5 turns after that with tool.
> But I usually can't even get it 1 turn. 
>

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[RBW] Re: Spikes, Pedals, Shins

[John Phillips]

I thought this was what was referred to as "beausage."  ;)

Looking at the Riv staff bikes, it looks like they are just as divided on 
this issue as the forum is.

Has anyone been happy with pedal straps like Hold Fast foot retention 
straps? I see they now come in Bacon. Seems appropriate. :) 

John

On Monday, May 23, 2016 at 1:29:02 PM UTC-7, Ryan Ray wrote:
>
> Hey there,
>
> I have clipless pedals and shoes and most of the things in the shoes ruse 
> article don't really ring true for me. Clipless pedals are great and the 
> longer the ride, the better they are for me. However whenever I put 
> clipless pedals on a bike that is the bike I never ride, so I use VP-001 
> and VP vice pedals and have for years.
> Unfortunately my shins are absolutely scarred by near constant scrapes. 
> Walking my bike. Walking by my bike. Moving near my bike. My wife even drew 
> blood trying to get her bike near mine.
>
> I've started by removing (attempting to, some were stuck) the super sharp 
> headless threaded spikes from the Vice pedals but does anyone else have any 
> other suggestions?
>
> - Ryan
>

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[RBW] Re: Remember Islabikes?

[John Phillips]

I know carbon would not have held up to what we did as kids. 

We were monsters!

Our parents would have been foolish to spend extra cash on a bike with 
carbon parts.

John

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Re: [RBW] Where to buy RBW Summer Gloves now that they are gone?

[John Phillips]

Ken,   Do those Veeka gloves fit true to size, or do you recommend buying 
up or down a size or two?

Thanks,

John

On Sunday, June 5, 2016 at 9:28:05 PM UTC-7, Ken Mattina wrote:
>
> http://veeka.cc/usa/product-category/gloves/
>
> On Sun, Jun 5, 2016 at 9:54 AM, 'Tim' via RBW Owners Bunch <
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>
>> Planet Bike has similar gloves. I would never had gotten them but my 
>> brother in law gave them as a gift. Nice gloves!
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Re: [RBW] Where to buy RBW Summer Gloves now that they are gone?

[John Phillips]

Ken, So you can trust the sizing guidelines on the Veeka website?

John

On Monday, June 6, 2016 at 11:07:08 AM UTC-7, Ken Mattina wrote:
>
> My hands are regular and the medium gloves fit me fine.
>
> On Mon, Jun 6, 2016 at 9:19 AM, John Phillips  > wrote:
>
>> Ken,   Do those Veeka gloves fit true to size, or do you recommend buying 
>> up or down a size or two?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> John
>>
>> On Sunday, June 5, 2016 at 9:28:05 PM UTC-7, Ken Mattina wrote:
>>>
>>> http://veeka.cc/usa/product-category/gloves/
>>>
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>>>
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[RBW] Re: Wald Basket??

[John Phillips]

No philosophical problem with zip-ties here, but my zip-ties fail if I wrap 
them round in the figure-8 wrap. One 1-2 months old & they just pop off. 
This doesn't happen if I just wrap it once, zip it & trim it.

But I've become disenchanted with the whole front-basket-floppy-thing. Now 
my Mark's Rack just holds my fender & Edelux.

John

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[RBW] Re: Plastic fenders - never again

[John Phillips]

I spent hours with a hair dryer trying to straighten a front SKS fender for 
my Hunqapillar, then gave up and decided my Hunqapillar will remain 
fenderless and knobby.

When it cam time for my AHH, I surrendered to a higher 
power/talent/wisdom/workshop and paid Rivendell to do it. Best money I ever 
spent.

Rivendell should teach classes on how to install these things the right way.

They add some hardware that doesn't come in the box, like a cool bolt & 
fancy-spacer-thingy to connect it to my Mark's rack.

Very cool.

John

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[RBW] Re: Plastic fenders - never again

[John Phillips]

They were P50 longboard style fenders, not P65's, and the front fender was 
twisted. Now there's no room for fenders with the knobbies on there.

John

On Friday, June 10, 2016 at 3:49:14 PM UTC-7, Will wrote:
>
> I don't understand why you had Hunq-fender problems. I have an Atlantis. 
> It runs 559sx46s. P65s went on without a hitch. Plenty of room... Hunqs 
> should be same-same...
>
> On Friday, June 10, 2016 at 11:16:54 AM UTC-5, John Phillips wrote:
>>
>> I spent hours with a hair dryer trying to straighten a front SKS fender 
>> for my Hunqapillar, then gave up and decided my Hunqapillar will remain 
>> fenderless and knobby.
>>
>> When it cam time for my AHH, I surrendered to a higher 
>> power/talent/wisdom/workshop and paid Rivendell to do it. Best money I ever 
>> spent.
>>
>> Rivendell should teach classes on how to install these things the right 
>> way.
>>
>> They add some hardware that doesn't come in the box, like a cool bolt & 
>> fancy-spacer-thingy to connect it to my Mark's rack.
>>
>> Very cool.
>>
>> John
>>
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[RBW] Re: Tallux Stem Measurements - 10cm? 11cm?

[John Phillips]

Hi Cecily,

Have you spoken with Rivendell? If I were in your shoes, I would call 
them up and describe what you want to do. Will at Riv helped me pick the 
right Tallux stem extension when moving from albatross bars to drop bars. I 
think they have helped a lot of people with the same question.

John

On Sunday, June 12, 2016 at 2:51:06 AM UTC-7, Cecily Walker wrote:
>
> I'm considering replacing the Soma Sutro quill stem on my Betty Foy with a 
> Nitto Tallux stem from Riv to raise my handlebars a bit. But I'm curious 
> about the different measurements for the Tallux stem. Riv sells the 10cm 
> stem in the Cheviot/Sam build kit, but I notice that 11, 12, and 13cm 
> models are available. What do these different measurements mean? 
>
> Thanks, folks.
>

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[RBW] Re: Warning to those who keep cameras in handlebar bags!

[John Phillips]

Watertight bike bags were meant for holding cans of beer floating in slushy 
ice, not cameras. And only two beers?!?!

John

On Wednesday, October 8, 2014 12:15:32 PM UTC-7, Mark Reimer wrote:
>
> Yesterday I put my camera, a Nikon Df, into my new Swift Industries Ozette 
> bag on the Atlantis. I was heading to a bonfire out in the country, so I 
> threw a couple cans of beer in there too, and stuffed a few bandana's and 
> spare gloves in to pad the camera and keep everything where it should be. 
>
> Or so I thought. 
>
> When I arrived at camp, I opened up my bag and discovered the Ozette had 
> become a swimming pool of beer. Somehow one of the tall cans and split open 
> and emptied. My camera was doused in a swill of PBR. Ironically, it was 
> sitting on top of an unused dry bag I keep with me in the event of rain...
>
> The body is currently buried in a bag of uncooked rice, soon to be 
> replaced with a bag of silica gel packets I get today. We shall see if it 
> will live to shoot another day.
>
> My recommendation? Always put electronics in a waterproof container of 
> some kind. On the plus side, it seems the Swift bag is extremely water 
> tight... 
>
>
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[RBW] Re: What's the safety rule for metal fender size/clearance?

[John Phillips]

What is the fattest slick these wipers will fit?

Thanks,

John

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[RBW] Using Stainless vs Carbon Steel Bolts for Racks?

[John Phillips]

Hi,

Is there a significant difference in the strength of stainless vs 
carbon steel M5 allen bolts when it comes to mounting the lower rack 
supports to the frame?

If one was worried about heavier loads and/or bumpy roads, would one want 
to choose one over the other when it comes to the loads our racks are made 
for, such as the recommended limits for Nitto front & back racks? 


Thanks much,

John Phillips

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[RBW] Re: Using Stainless vs Carbon Steel Bolts for Racks?

[John Phillips]

Thanks everyone!

I was curious, because my Pass & Stow front rack came with carbon steel 
bolts for mounting the supports to the eyes on the bottom of the fork.

But then again, I've seen photos of ridiculously heavy loads on Pass & Stow 
racks, including people.

John Phillips


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[RBW] Re: MonsterCross Hilsen!

[John Phillips]

Very cool!

Will you be racing on those Grip King Pedals too?

John

On Thursday, October 30, 2014 8:05:33 AM UTC-7, Avery Wilson wrote:
>
> For anyone who loves seeing fat knobbies on a roadish bike, here you go! 
>
>  https://flic.kr/p/pSvngY
>
> 61cm black and cream A. Homer Hilsen set up fenderless with Surly Knard 
> 700x41 knobbies in preparation for a 100k gravel race in southern Indiana 
> on Thanksgiving weekend.
>
> I know it's not all about looks, but to me, it just looks perfect. I've 
> always loved monster cross style bikes I suppose. 
>
> Also for anyone who wants to know, these are the folding bead 120tpi 
> knards, and they measure an actual 41mm on 24mm wide velocity Dyad rims. 
>
> -Avery 
>
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[RBW] Hub Area Rack, new versus old?

[John Phillips]

Hi,
  Has there been any more talk of Riv selling hoops for the older (last 
July's) version of the HAR? 

I notice the hub area racks have been re-designed and are quite a bit 
different from the ones that came out last summer.

Shortly after I purchased mine, Riv said they were going to come out with a 
version with the hoop, and hoops for the first HAR's, but I haven't heard 
anything more about it.

I'd appreciate it if anyone has heard anything they can share.

Thanks,

John

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[RBW] Re: Speed Wobble on Big Rivs?

[John Phillips]

Brian, 

Is that a Swift Industries Paloma bag on your handlebars?

On Sunday, November 23, 2014 9:39:13 PM UTC-8, Lovie Cashew wrote:
>
> Currently in the market for a lugged steel roadbike for commuting. I only 
> use a rear rack with a basket containing 15lbs or so of stuff. Current (and 
> past) bikes get that front end lateral shimmy/wobble at 16-18mph or faster 
> when loaded with 200lb me and my gear on it when I ride with no hands off 
> my drop bars. Super annoying, and problem only goes away when I put hands 
> back on ths bars or clamp the top tube with my legs. And yes I have tried 
> tightening my headset and stem down (amongst many other tactics). According 
> to RBW, Im sized in the low 60's of their double top tube bikes. 
>
> MY QUESTION IS: Any similar or larger Riv Riders get the front of the bike 
> shaking when loaded rear only? Not looking to change how I ride, just want 
> to know if buying a double top tube bike will cure this problem. 
>
> Many Many Thanx !!! 
>
> A-

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[RBW] Re: Hub Area Rack, new versus old?

[John Phillips]

  I just received an email from Meisha at Riv that there is no option of 
purchasing a hoop for the "early" version of the HAR. :(

So it looks like I'll be weight weenie, like you guys. :)

Bummer, if I had wanted to be a weight weenie, I wouldn't have bought a 
Hunqapillar! ;)

Thanks!!!

John

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[RBW] Re: Hub Area Rack, new versus old?

[John Phillips]

Mark at Riv confirmed that there will be no hoop for the older HAR's, but 
he didn't think it would be necessary.

How much weight are you people loading into your HAR's? 

Someone told me theirs had started to work it's way loose while holding 
only a down sleeping bag.

Maybe lots of Locktite on the bolt threads is a good idea? 

John

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[RBW] Re: Cross Interrupter Levers on Albas?

[John Phillips]

I could be wrong, but I think I see two interrupter levers in the photo, 
one is mostly hidden under the fingers of the right hand.

+1 on the Swift bags, very well made, functional & cool.

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[RBW] Re: I saw this article and thought of the PB Bikes debate

[John Phillips]

Ooops, did I sign into the Mordor Bicycle Owners Group by mistake?

   Are some people seriously choosing an adult toy forum to preach against 
materialism?

Seriously??

Oh, duh!  I get it, you were being ironic!!!  Silly me!

Happy Holidays everyone,

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[RBW] Re: This is what Bikes do..

[John Phillips]

I love that zip-tied wooden dowel light mount!!!

Genius!

John

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[RBW] Re: Black and cream Sam on the Blug

[John Phillips]

That is a beauty, and a really beautiful fender install, but isn't running 
Rock 'n' Roads w/o much fender clearance just tempting fate?

Maybe the owner will just be cruising the sands of Saudia Arabia, but that 
little fender clearance gives me the heeby jeebies!

Perhaps it's just me...I knew someone who broke his neck in his 40's going 
head first over his handlebars, so I'm really paranoid when it comes to 
things getting stuck in the front fork.
 

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[RBW] Fixing sharp edges on B67 rivets

[John Phillips]

   My wife complains she can feel the sharp edges of the rivets on her 
Brooks B67.

Has anyone had success smoothing the surface of the rivets on a Brooks 
saddle?

Would a Dremel work?

Thanks in advance,

John

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[RBW] Re: Fixing sharp edges on B67 rivets

[John Phillips]

Ball peen hammer? 

These don't look like the hammered rivets on the B67 select.  These are the 
regular steel rivets on a standard B67.

I transfered my wife's saddle to my bike to see if I could feel what she 
felt, and she was right, I could feel the sharp edges of the rivets through 
my blue jeans.

John

On Sunday, January 18, 2015 at 5:03:36 PM UTC-8, John Phillips wrote:
>
>My wife complains she can feel the sharp edges of the rivets on her 
> Brooks B67.
>
> Has anyone had success smoothing the surface of the rivets on a Brooks 
> saddle?
>
> Would a Dremel work?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> John
>

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[RBW] Re: Fixing sharp edges on B67 rivets

[John Phillips]

Ok, I'm glad I asked you guys before I started in.

I'll start with a file or files, and see if that won't fix the sharp bits 
on the rivets before trying a grinding stone with the Dremel.

I sure wish Brooks fixed these sharp rivets before the saddles left the 
factory, but at least I don't have to smooth every rivet.

Thanks!

John

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[RBW] Re: Fixing sharp edges on B67 rivets

[John Phillips]

Philip, did you use a hammer on copper rivets, or on steel rivets or both?

Thanks,

John

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[RBW] Re: Surprising Failure Today

[John Phillips]

I'm glad nothing else was damaged and you weren't roaring downhill in 
traffic!

My wife has experience casting non-ferrous metals, and she wasn't surprised 
by the apparent variation in density in the photos.

Kind scary...

John




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[RBW] Re: One drawback to flippin' your bike for roadside repair.

[John Phillips]

You're not scratching your saddle, you're creating beausage, the patina of 
love and use!

Or you can strip and spread your shirt down on the ground to spare your 
loved one any discomfort.

Bonus points for each 10 degree drop in wind chill below 32F/0C, extra 
bonus points if you use your pants!

Demerits if you drag your bike across the ground seat side down, or if you 
change the tire in the mud, or a mess of cow patties.

I'd say, "Ready, set go!", but that would be racing.

John  



On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 2:49:03 PM UTC-8, lungimsam wrote:
>
> Scratches your leather saddle to turn the bike upside down.
>
> In light of the Blog post about this, I figured I would ask you leather 
> users how you prevent the scratching from happening. Any convenient ideas?
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: One drawback to flippin' your bike for roadside repair.

[John Phillips]

Please people, if this method won't work for your bike, or if you can't 
remember to remove electronics from your handle bars, or if you can't find 
a good place to flip your bike, just don't flip the bike!

No one says you have to do it! 

Nuff said!

It's a good video, and I believe Grant thinks people are smart enough not 
to flip when it's not a good idea!

John

On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 2:49:03 PM UTC-8, lungimsam wrote:
>
> Scratches your leather saddle to turn the bike upside down.
>
> In light of the Blog post about this, I figured I would ask you leather 
> users how you prevent the scratching from happening. Any convenient ideas?
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Towards a new category: high performance upright

[John Phillips]

The name needs some snappy alliteration and/or assonance like "gravel 
grinder" if it's going to stick.

My vote goes for Keith's idea: "Couch Rocket" or maybe "Retro Couch Rocket."

John

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[RBW] Bar Ends vs Paul Thumbies? Anyone tried both?

[John Phillips]

I'm thinking of trying Ergon grips to address some nerve issues in my hands 
& wrists.

Has anyone tried both Silver Shifter bar ends and shifters on Paul 
Thumbies? Any preference of one over the other? 

I like my bar ends, cork grips and alba's, so I'm wondering if I'll like 
the Ergon's but not like the Thumbies?

Any opinions, feedback & suggestions would be helpful.

Thanks, 

John

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[RBW] Re: Bar Ends vs Paul Thumbies? Anyone tried both?

[John Phillips]

Thank you everyone for your info & opinions. You've all been a big help. It 
looks like reversed Thumbies under the brake levers might be the way to go 
with the Ergons.

And thanks for pointing out the GC-1's, I had forgotten about those, and 
they look near perfect for the Alba's.

It's also good to know I'm not the only one who keeps bumping their bar end 
shifters. I felt like a complete klutz.

I think I'll ride my current set up a week or two more before I make up my 
mind, but I think it's a matter of my aesthetics arguing with my hands.

My aesthetics are so darn argumentative!

Thanks again,

John

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[RBW] Re: Coldest successful s24o yet..!

[John Phillips]

Looks like fun!

I'm envious. We've been breaking high temperature records here in the SF 
Bay Area for the last 14 months.

John

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[RBW] Re: Coldest successful s24o yet..!

[John Phillips]

Mark, 

   Next time try a sheet of bubble foil insulation cut to fit under a 
winter-rated insulation pad.

And closed cell foam pads are safer than inflatables like Thermarest pads, 
especially when a leak in the pad could be a disaster.

Or in an emergency, sleep on top of your panniers.

If wind is always likely, stick with the tent rather than a bivy.

And I apologize if I sound like your mom. :)

John

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[RBW] Re: Bar Ends vs Paul Thumbies? Anyone tried both?

[John Phillips]

My Ergon GC-1 Biokork grips just arrived and they feel good in my hand even 
before they are mounted on my albas.

Thanks again everyone for your advice & input.

John

  

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[RBW] Re: Micro Winter Project: Plasti-Dipped shifters

[John Phillips]

Very cool!  Thanks for the photos.

I was thinking of trying this when I mount my my bar ends on Thumbies.

Has anyone ever tried painting the clear Plasti Dip over Newbaum's to 
finish their handlebars?

John  

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[RBW] Re: The Manny Strap?

[John Phillips]

$9.95 (plus S&H) on Amazon in "Please Don't Run Over Me!" Yellow!   ;)

[image: Plastic Shopping Baskets w/ Handles - Quantity 1 - Color: Yellow - 
Eco Friendly Reusable Retail Store / Grocery Basket - Better Than Paper or 
Plastic Bags]

John

On Thursday, October 1, 2015 at 6:48:20 AM UTC-7, Garth wrote:
>
> That image brings to mind  .  . .. .  those plastic and wire grocery hand 
> baskets would make great rack top baskets !  
>
>
>
> On Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 1:09:41 PM UTC-4, Ely Ruth Rodriguez 
> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> 
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at 1:18:42 PM UTC-7, David Banzer wrote:
>>>
>>> Picked up a cheapy Soma front rack from the LBS today and it came with a 
>>> strap, dubbed "The Manny Strap" with instructions on how to use it.
>>> Thought I'd pass this along to those who haven't seen it.
>>> David
>>> Chicago
>>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Tire Review: WTB Nano 40

[John Phillips]

Thanks for posting your review. 

I had read the Black Mountain Cycles review last year 
http://www.blackmtncycles.com/2014/05/theres-new-tire-in-town.html but the 
thorn resistance is good news!

John


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>
> I've had these on my Salsa for most of the summer up to now, and they have 
> been riding great. They're a touch slower on the road than my favorite 
> all-rounder tire, the Clement X'Plor MSO . But a lot more grab in the dirt, 
> including singletrack. What really impressed me yesterday and inspired this 
> posting was riding through a lot of goathead thorns. Almost all of the 
> thorns were embedded in the raised tread portions and didn't puncture the 
> tube. I was able to pull them all out. The few that were in the regular 
> surface I was able to break off without releasing the pressure. Rode home 
> without catastrophe!!! Still have to face the consequences this afternoon, 
> but not having to change a tube mid-ride makes all the difference!
>
> Plug for local to me retailer: 
> http://www.jensonusa.com/WTB-Nano-Race-700C-Tire  
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[RBW] Re: New fat 700 tires! 700x42 ultra light

[John Phillips]

Has there been any mention yet about when these will be available for 
purchase?

John

On Friday, October 9, 2015 at 7:26:25 AM UTC-7, Mark Reimer wrote:
>
> https://instagram.com/p/8mMR3jotbY/
>
> Check out these new tires that just dropped from Soma! This is what I've 
> been waiting for on my Atlantis, something like the 650x42 Compass tire but 
> in 700. They've also got a 38mm version
>
>
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[RBW] Re: Tire Review: WTB Nano 40

[John Phillips]

Good to hear. It's not that I distrusted Mike's review, but it's good 
knowing they rode the same for you.

As the Barlow Pass and Clement MSO's are my favorites on my Hunq, I think 
it's time to stop procrastinating & buy a pair.

John

On Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 9:49:59 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> I've had these on my Salsa for most of the summer up to now, and they have 
> been riding great. They're a touch slower on the road than my favorite 
> all-rounder tire, the Clement X'Plor MSO . But a lot more grab in the dirt, 
> including singletrack. What really impressed me yesterday and inspired this 
> posting was riding through a lot of goathead thorns. Almost all of the 
> thorns were embedded in the raised tread portions and didn't puncture the 
> tube. I was able to pull them all out. The few that were in the regular 
> surface I was able to break off without releasing the pressure. Rode home 
> without catastrophe!!! Still have to face the consequences this afternoon, 
> but not having to change a tube mid-ride makes all the difference!
>
> Plug for local to me retailer: 
> http://www.jensonusa.com/WTB-Nano-Race-700C-Tire  
>

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[RBW] Spotted: Rivendell on Geary Blvd this AM

[John Phillips]

Rode past a beautiful red Rivendell with moustache bars on Geary Blvd this 
morning, near Van Ness in SF, about 8:30am.

Gorgeous!

John

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Re: [RBW] Coffee outside.

[John Phillips]

Ooooh Lynne! A Svea!  Be still my beating heart!

Now that's doin' coffee outside!

John

On Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 10:43:40 AM UTC-7, Lynne Fitz wrote:
>
> Finally got myself doing a Coffee Outside: 
> http://lynnerides.blogspot.com/2015/10/coffeeneuring-2015-coffee-outside.html

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[RBW] Small Sackville Saddlesack, will it fit, or will it sag?

[John Phillips]

Hi,

   I'm looking for something bigger than the XS Sackville saddlebag to use 
when I'm not using a rear rack.

   I'm one of those who doesn't have much space to spare between the saddle 
of my 54cm Hunq, and the rear tire, especially when I'm riding fatter 
tires. When I checked again this morning, I only have about 8 inches of 
clearance with Clement MSO's.

   Does the Small Sackville saddlebag keep it's shape? Does the stiffener 
eventually bend and give the bag a different, deeper shape? Does the Small 
Sackville do best with lighter loads, or a supportive strap like the Medium 
Sackville?

Any views, experiences, gripes, rants, exclamations of glee, opinions or 
advice would be most appreciated.

Thanks,

John 

   

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[RBW] Re: Small Sackville Saddlesack, will it fit, or will it sag?

[John Phillips]

Thanks Patrick, Your photos are a big help.

Your Small Sackville certainly seems to be holding up & keeping its shape 
very nicely.

John



On Friday, October 16, 2015 at 11:51:32 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> John, mine holds shape well, and I tend to stuff it full with fairly dense 
> things like ventile and wool. Here's a shot of mine after a number of years 
> of use:
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/18386266819/in/dateposted-public/
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
>
> On Friday, October 16, 2015 at 12:23:25 PM UTC-6, John Phillips wrote:
>>
>>I'm looking for something bigger than the XS Sackville saddlebag to 
>> use when I'm not using a rear rack.
>>
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[RBW] Re: Bikepacking Pikes Peak

[John Phillips]

Hi Patrick,

   Beautiful country, Patrick, really incredible country.

I hope your brain is on the road to recovery, oops, I mean bike path to 
recovery!

John 

On Friday, October 16, 2015 at 2:48:52 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> All bikepacking trips are adventure. Toss in brain injury and they're all 
> on the edge adventure. This trip was made to avoid the construction noise 
> of the town puddle, just a few hundred yards from our home) from blowing up 
> my brain. Life is a gamble, and I both won and lost this round. I likely 
> would have done better staying here, as construction was less invasive and 
> much shorter than anticipated.
>
> Two minutes into the ride, riding out of Green Mountain Falls, I was run 
> off the road by a Century Link truck. I'd taken the lane because it's a 
> narrow two lane road. The oncoming car also had to stop and pull off the 
> road. That triggered my adrenaline and I dealt with the recovery from that 
> the whole trip. Because of the construction I persevered on, hoping to 
> recover quickly. I'm home after 4 days, and still recovering. Skull 
> shifting and splitting like tectonic plates, inability to produce body 
> heat, randomly firing muscles, foggy and lethargy. That's the losing part.
>
> The wondrous part is the gift of experiencing God's stunning, spectacular 
> creation. I also managed a wee day ride on the third day. The video is from 
> that (so no bags).
>
> Weather could not have been better. highs in the 50's, lows of 20˚F -- 
> fantastic for 10,000 feet in mid-October!
>
> Saw deer, elk prints, a peregrine falcon, and got in all seven of my 
> Coffeeaneering outings (if one extended outing with seven coffee's counts?)
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/albums/72157659948033825
> (video at the end of the album)
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
>
> *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org *
> *www.OurHolyConception.org *
>
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[RBW] Re: Small Sackville Saddlesack, will it fit, or will it sag?

[John Phillips]

Hi Erl,

  Thanks, your photo is a big help. I think I need to go back and remeasure 
& recalculate if the Small will truly fit w/o a rack.
   
John


On Friday, October 16, 2015 at 3:44:44 PM UTC-7, WETH wrote:
>
> John, 
> I have a small and large saddlesack and love them both.  I bought the 
> small used and the insert has bent.  Carrying a heavy ulock probably 
> contributed to its bending.  I can and should replace the insert.  Today I 
> fit a change of clothes (dress pants and shirt.), roll of tools, tire pump, 
> cable lock.  See photo for bag holding today's load. 
> I do like the look and ease of use of the saddlesacks. 
> All the best, 
> Erl 
>
>
>  On Friday, October 16, 2015 at 2:23:25 PM UTC-4, John Phillips wrote: 
> > Hi, 
> > 
> >I'm looking for something bigger than the XS Sackville saddlebag to 
> use when I'm not using a rear rack.
> > 
> >I'm one of those who doesn't have much space to spare between the 
> saddle of my 54cm Hunq, and the rear tire, especially when I'm riding 
> fatter tires. When I checked again this morning, I only have about 8 inches 
> of clearance with Clement MSO's. 
> > 
> >Does the Small Sackville saddlebag keep it's shape? Does the 
> stiffener eventually bend and give the bag a different, deeper shape? Does 
> the Small Sackville do best with lighter loads, or a supportive strap like 
> the Medium Sackville? 
> > 
> > Any views, experiences, gripes, rants, exclamations of glee, opinions or 
> advice would be most appreciated. 
> > 
> > Thanks, 
> > 
> > John 
> > 
> >   

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[RBW] Re: New fat 700 tires! 700x42 ultra light

[John Phillips]

Has anyone tried these yet? My pair of Soma Vitesse extra wear tread just 
arrived at my office.

John 

On Friday, October 9, 2015 at 7:26:25 AM UTC-7, Mark Reimer wrote:
>
> https://instagram.com/p/8mMR3jotbY/
>
> Check out these new tires that just dropped from Soma! This is what I've 
> been waiting for on my Atlantis, something like the 650x42 Compass tire but 
> in 700. They've also got a 38mm version
>
>
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Re: [RBW] Re: New fat 700 tires! 700x42 ultra light

[John Phillips]

Thanks Mitch, 

I have the Compass Barlow Pass EL tires on my Hunq at home, and was 
curious how these would differ. 

John 

On Monday, November 2, 2015 at 10:31:38 AM UTC-8, Mitch Browne wrote:
>
> I have tried both Compass EL and Soma EX 700c tires in recent weeks 
> and find the Compass feels much more plush. I believe the difference 
> between casings between the two have been discussed in recent threads. 
> I do find the Soma sidewalls to be a little more stiff. 
>
> I have a set of Soma SL tires (insanity thrives) coming in a day or 
> two for fair SL to EL comparison. 
>
> If Compass made 700c x 42 I'd go for those without a doubt. Each rider 
> knows their limits in terms of wear, use, budget so EL's won't work 
> for everyone. I am at my limit ;) 
>
> Compass tires have no minimum air pressure or direction on sidewall. 
> Soma says minimum of 40 psi. In my opinion they can go a few pounds 
> lower but due to stiffer tread (by design for wear) they start to feel 
> squirrely at 35 in the rear. 
>
> Mitch Browne 
> San Luis Obispo, CA 
>
> On Mon, Nov 2, 2015 at 10:19 AM, John Phillips  > wrote: 
> > Has anyone tried these yet? My pair of Soma Vitesse extra wear tread 
> just 
> > arrived at my office. 
> > 
> > John 
> > 
> > On Friday, October 9, 2015 at 7:26:25 AM UTC-7, Mark Reimer wrote: 
> >> 
> >> https://instagram.com/p/8mMR3jotbY/ 
> >> 
> >> Check out these new tires that just dropped from Soma! This is what 
> I've 
> >> been waiting for on my Atlantis, something like the 650x42 Compass tire 
> but 
> >> in 700. They've also got a 38mm version 
> >> 
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[RBW] Re: Updated Atlantis build, initial Compass tire review

[John Phillips]

I have mine mounted on Velocity Atlas rims. No problems at all.

John

On Monday, November 9, 2015 at 3:44:16 PM UTC-8, john wrote:
>
> Could be wrong, but it looks like you're running Velocity rims on the 
> Atlantis...Can you speak to the mounting of the tires on your rims? Easily 
> mounted, or only with care and patience? I've been told mounting Compass 
> tires can be a challenge on Velocity synergy rims (not sure about the other 
> Velocity's, though).
>
> On Monday, November 9, 2015 at 7:34:32 AM UTC-8, Mark Reimer wrote:
>>
>> With winter around the bend and 11 straight days of rain, I was getting a 
>> bit down. But the weekend suddenly cleared off and temperatures soared, 40 
>> degrees C higher than it was two years ago! Better go ride. The ground was 
>> still very wet so I decided to change up the Atlantis:
>>
>> - Put my Velo Orange 52mm fenders on and picked up some leather off-cuts 
>> from a local shop, cut them into mud flaps to extend coverage.
>> - Mounted some 38mm Compass extra light Barlow Pass tires
>> - Tried mounting the Carradice Camper Longflap up front for a change, 
>> just to keep all my load in the front
>>
>> I went on a 100km ride through some really gnarly terrain, including 
>> crossing a handful of gravel pits, a beach, travelling along hydro lines, 
>> crossing a farmer's field, riverbed trails, gravel roads, mud pits from new 
>> construction developments in progress, and more. Even flew through two big 
>> piles of glass that I didn't see at night. 
>>
>> I rode with four other guys - one on the regular weight Barlow Pass, a 
>> guy with WTB nano's, another on some 26" tire, and a Jones 29+. Everyone 
>> flatted on the ride except the two Barlow Pass riders and the Jones. Wow, I 
>> was surprised!
>>
>> Even more surprising was how much they instantly transformed the feel of 
>> the Atlantis. It feels MUCH quicker than any other tire I've ridden before. 
>> I was able to stick with the group for the full 100km, which has typically 
>> been a challenge for me while riding the Atlantis. They gripped nicely on 
>> most surfaces. Only slick mud and wet leaves posed a problem, which would 
>> be an issue for any slick tire. 
>>
>> Maybe I just got lucky, but I've gotta say I'm a huge fan of these tires. 
>> And the mudflaps were great as well - everyone else looked like they jumped 
>> in the river, and I ended the ride clean and dry. 
>>
>>
>> 
>>
>>
>> 
>>
>>
>> 
>>
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[RBW] Re: Making the Betty Foy bettier!!!

[John Phillips]

+1 on putting Compass tires on the Betty Foy. My wife thinks her 26" tires 
are the bee knees!

John

On Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 2:15:33 PM UTC-8, René wrote:
>
> As I wait for the right new owner of my Hunqapillar, and thanks to having 
> already lost 40+ pounds thanks to EBDJ, I've picked up my riding again and 
> this past weekend did some upgrades on my Betty Foy, which is probably the 
> Rivendell I have the most fun riding, although if pressed hard I'm going to 
> get all weird trying to choose between the Atlantis, Homer and Betty. But, 
> for commuting and riding around town, if I had to truly choose only one, 
> the Betty Foy might be that one.
>
> It might be that this is due to the 650b wheel set, it might be that the 
> 58 frame is really perfect for me, it might be the geometry. The thing is, 
> when I ride this bike, I get a big smile on my face and I just love it.
>
> The upgrades that make it even more perfect are:
> - The Brooks Cambium C17 saddle, which to me is the most comfortable I've 
> tried ever, and is so right out of the box.
> - The Ahearne MAP new handlebar with the longer straight sections so the 
> grips and brakes fit very comfortably. This is an awesome general purpose 
> handlebar and is competing for favorite with the Compass Champs Elisee that 
> I have on the Atlantis. It's a bit wider, which fits the Betty's geometry 
> perfectly.
> - Compass Loup Loup 38mm SL tires. I had such tight tolerances with the 
> Hetres and the Berthoud fenders that I decided to try the new LL tires, 
> which are super supple as all the new generation Compass tires. I now have 
> the clearance and the quality of the ride is as good as it was with the 
> Hetres. The thing is, when I had tried the Lierres, I didn't like how they 
> compared with the Hetres. Now, I have no need to wish I had Hetres on the 
> rendered Betty.
> - Since I'm using it for commute along with the Atlantis, and for rides 
> around town primarily, I added an Edelux II, which I tried for the first 
> time last night on the commute home in the dark. As you all know, it's 
> wonderful and significantly better than the original Edelux. I'm going to 
> have some Edelux I lights for sale soon...
>
> I'm still going to try to find which of the three Rivs I like better, and 
> for what. It doesn't really matter though, until I decide if I need to 
> downsize again...
>
> Photos prove the Betty is bettier!!!
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/orthie251/22553128307/in/album-72157625115263842/
>
> René 
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[RBW] Re: Smart Guys: Bicycle Helmets Reduce Injuries

[John Phillips]

MD's are not just tired of *looking at trauma*, I know someone who treats 
ER MD's for vicarious psychological trauma suffered from treating mangled 
accident victims.

Can you imagine needing to see a shrink, because you are too 
psychologically traumatized from working in the ER to ride your own bike?

John 

On Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 9:13:43 AM UTC-8, Ron Mc wrote:
>
> actually, I don't wonder that at all - I think they'e tired of looking at 
> needlessly severe trauma, just like my MD friends who abhor motorcycles.  
>

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[RBW] Re: Garbage Pail Riv sighted in Berkeley

[John Phillips]

I want a "Garbage Pail Bike" patch to go next to my "Just Ride" patch!

Thank you Andrew, you made my day! I must have missed this the first time 
round.

John "Garbage Pail Hunqapillar", Berkeley ( I love it when people try to 
dis' my hometown! ) 



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> Humor is where you find it.
>
> http://www.peterverdone.com/?p=7511
>
> - Andrew "fresh Jack Browns", Berkeley
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[RBW] Re: Grant is asking us to not run baskets on Nitto Racks

[John Phillips]

  Instead of running just one strap from the rack tombstone to the 
handlebars, I always ran a strap from each front corner of my basket to the 
handlebar / stem junction, and one strap down to the base of the tombstone. 
Did this with both my Mark's and Nitto 32F racks. I also never overloaded 
my rack basket combo by more than 2-3 lbs, mostly because I don't really 
like how the handling changed. Just an empty basket and medium Shopsack 
alone added up to 2 lbs already.

I couldn't see how just one strap to the tombstone was going to save my 
bacon if the rack failed on top of a knobby tire.

  The Riv website still mentions ziptie-ing a basket to the Mark's Rack. 
How comprehensive / serious is this warning not to use baskets? Is it more 
of a caution (nudge nudge wink wink, we don't use baskets do we?)???

John

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[RBW] Re: Reflections On My Riv and A Weight Loss Program

[John Phillips]

Hi Kiley,

Wally's idea of installing a ramp on the steps is a good one, unless 
your steps are too steep and your new bike too heavy to push up as you 
climb your steps.

Even better, could you remodel your porch? Put in something like a wheel 
chair access ramp?

We are 56 & 59, and live on the 3rd floor of our building. We carry our 
Betty Foy, Hunqapillar & A Homer Hilsen through narrow twisting hallways, 
up and down 2 flights of stairs at home, plus stairs at train and metro 
rail stations, and so we have a little experience with your problem with 
carrying bikes up down stairs, and here's what works for us:

1) Those leather strap handles really work. Your bikes center of gravity is 
nice & low and much more comfortable. I ordered ours from Walnut Studiolo:  
Walnut 
Studiolo "Little Lifter"


2) I took the racks off the bikes. Back racks make carrying a bike more 
difficult. Carrying a bike with the weight of a rack in the front is easier 
than carrying a bike with a rack in the back, but no racks at all makes 
carrying easier. I use a lightweight daypack or messenger bag, something 
left over from my commuting days. If your stuff if secure on your back, 
it's much easier to carry your bike.

OR: I use a Pass & Stow porteur rack on the front, and use a lightweight 
porteur bag with a shoulder strap. Some people are making them out of X-PAC 
these days. I skip the basket. This is heavier than a small front rack & 
basket, but more secure, and the weight distribution is still good when it 
comes time to climb up or down the stairs. I carry the bag on my shoulder 
when I need to negotiate stairs.

Best of luck,
John

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[RBW] Re: Grant is asking us to not run baskets on Nitto Racks

[John Phillips]

   I have heard of failures of the fork crown bolt or the diving board 
plate on the Mark's rack, but I would really like to see how much weight, 
how it was loaded, and what kind of riding led to each failure. I'm not 
going to ever go close to tempting fate with my loads, but my curiosity is 
really itching to know what exactly happened in these rack failures.

John

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[RBW] Re: Full brimmed hat recommendations

[John Phillips]

Chris, Who made your straw cowboy hat?

Thanks,

John

On Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at 10:22:14 AM UTC-7, Pondero wrote:
>
> I like my Tilley, and use it frequently.  But, as Craig said, it can be 
> hot in some conditions.  I also use a straw cowboy hat for better 
> ventilation and a wider brim.  The brim on mine is stiff enough for my 
> needs.  I use a stampede strap to help keep it on during zippier descents.
>
> Chris Johnson
> Sanger, Texas
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[RBW] Re: Sackville BagBoy

[John Phillips]

  I didn't see any mention of a corroplast stiffener on the bottom of the 
bag, like in the other saddlebags, does anyone know if these new BagBoys 
have one?

John

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[RBW] Re: Front vs. rear loads for AHH

[John Phillips]

  I think one of the reasons Riv staff really like using a front basket is 
that it balances a bike such that it makes carrying a bike easier when it 
comes to going up & down stairs. Some of the Riv staff navigate flights of 
stairs on their commutes on Bay Area BART trains and maybe in their 
apartment buildings. This is another reason they appreciate using left-hand 
down tube bar end shifters to keep their eyeballs safe.

   I using a front basket for loads made carrying my bike up and down 
stairs much easier compared to using a rear load. For riding, I prefer my 
load in a saddlebag, but my Mark's rack is perfect for mounting my dynamo 
light and I have my front fender bolted to it as well.

John

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[RBW] Re: Sackville BagBoy

[John Phillips]

Hi, Thanks for the campaign sign recycling suggestions, but I was really 
wondering if the Bagboy was designed for and came with a stffener like my 
older Sackville saddle bags. I've never really been able to use a Sackville 
saddlebag without a rear rack supporting the bottom, probably because I 
carry 4 or 5 lb u-locks.

John

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[RBW] Re: Compass Antelope Pass 700 x 55: the fat tire arms race continues

[John Phillips]

I finally got around to putting these on my 2013 Hunqapillar after 
ordering a new Velocity Cliffhanger wheelset from Riv. On Cliffhangers, 
these are a true 55mm wide, and I have lots of clearance on this bike, 
except that I had to remove my Pletscher kickstand to keep it from rubbing 
the rear tire. Not a big problem.

These are my first tubeless compatible rims & tires, but I found a 
little patience & a pair of Crank Brothers Speedier tire levers & inflating 
the inner tube to about 50 psi got the beads seated properly.

   These ride like big fat extralight Compass tires, but I can only 
directly compare them to 55mm Big Bens which I didn't really like too much.

 Just my $0.02 & YMMV,

John

On Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 8:48:35 AM UTC-7, Neil Doran wrote:
>
> Just when you thought Compass was out of fat-tire ideas, behold: 
> https://www.compasscycle.com/shop/components/tires/700c/compass-700c-x-55-antelope-hill-tc/
>
> I seem to recall Jan stating that 700c tire fatness is optimal at about 
> 35mm, and that going wider is...sub-optimal? Maybe he will chime in here.
>
> I can't imagine many non-disc-brake frames fitting these monsters, but I 
> wonder if I could squeeze them into my Sam with sidepull 559s. It will only 
> cost me a small fortune to find out.
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[RBW] Anyone compared Schwable Almotions to Supremes?

[John Phillips]

Been getting too many flats lately, perhaps due to all the construction 
in my neighborhood, so I'm trying to decide which touring tire to try out 
in the 50-55mm range. Has anyone compared the Schwalbe Marathon Almotion to 
the Marathon Supreme?

I'm hoping for a tire to get me home from the store with my wife's mochi 
ice cream intact without having to go as far as Mondials or the Marathon 
pluses.

Thnx,
John

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[RBW] Re: Anyone compared Schwable Almotions to Supremes?

[John Phillips]

Patrick, my flats are caused by broken glass, wires and urban construction 
debris rather than goat heads. 

I've been trying to run my errands on Compass tires, but I really can't 
afford the time it takes to fix a flat when my wife's ice cream is on 
board. So I'm trying to find the "most supple," "flat-resistant" touring 
tire I can find in 50-55mm. Or am I asking for too much from a tire?

John

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[RBW] Re: Anyone compared Schwable Almotions to Supremes?

[John Phillips]

Thanks Patrick, the Big Apples certainly sound like another option to 
consider.

John

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[RBW] Re: Anyone compared Schwable Almotions to Supremes?

[John Phillips]

Thanks Doug, The supremes sound really good.

 Checking the Schwalbe site again, I see for 2019, Schwalbe will be 
offering lighter clincher versions of the Marathon Almotion in 50-622 & 
55-622 sizes once again, along with the heavier tubeless versions in the 
same sizes. 

So maybe I should order Supremes for now and wait to see what people say 
about the new non-tubeless Almotions? More to think about...

John

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[RBW] Re: Anyone compared Schwable Almotions to Supremes?

[John Phillips]

Hi Garth, I'm running my Antelope Pass 55mm tires about 25 psi in the front 
and about 35 psi in the back. My Hunqapillar weighs about 32(?) lbs & I 
weigh about 240 lbs, but usually keep my groceries to 10 lbs or less per 
run.

John

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[RBW] Re: Anyone compared Schwable Almotions to Supremes?

[John Phillips]

Thanks Jon,  I had forgotten about those, I'll add the Soma Shikoros to my 
possibles list.

John

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[RBW] Re: Anyone compared Schwable Almotions to Supremes?

[John Phillips]

   Thanks Chris, I'll add the Maxxis Torch to list of possible choices as 
well, with a note about the cornering.  

   Thank you everyone for all your recommendations. 

I ordered a set of the Marathon Supremes and a set of the new clincher, 
non-tubeless Marathon Almotions from Germany for about $43 a tire with 
shipping. I carry an extra tube & tire on grocery runs, so if I get a 
puncture, I can just pop on a tube & tire and fix the puncture after I get 
the groceries in the fridge. 

Fingers crossed, I won't be fixing flats for awhile!

Thanks,

John

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[RBW] Re: Anyone compared Schwable Almotions to Supremes?

[John Phillips]

Hi Bob,
I meant the V-Guard tires vs the MicroSkin TL-Easy tires. 

Maybe I was wrong, maybe the V-Guard tires are tubeless compatible. 
You're right, the general description of the Almotion says:

"Now all sizes of Marathon Almotion are equipped for tubeless operation. 
The patented Microskin construction tires are also significantly lighter. 
the tire is for tubeless compatible." 

But the V-Guard tires are a new listing on this page, and since the V-Guard 
50-622 tires are listed as 135 grams lighter, and not listed as TL-Easy, I 
assumed they were the updated version of the Almotion clincher Schwalbe 
used to list as simply "Dynamic Casing" and that Schwalbe was in the 
process of updating this web page.

On the Marathon Supreme web page, the text says, "Maximum comfort and speed 
are achieved in its Tubeless Easy version..." And the non-TL Easy" Supremes 
have V-Guard.

On this page TL-Easy compared to V-Guard and other flat protection:
https://www.schwalbetires.com/BENCHMARK-OF-PUNCTURE-PROTECTION

I guess I will have to just see what's what when the tires get here.

John

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[RBW] Re: Anyone compared Schwable Almotions to Supremes?

[John Phillips]

Hi Bob,
Amen! I can never understand why Schwalbe doesn't try for greater 
clarity on their webpages.

I found I could search for answers on the Schwalbe website by using 
Google. For instance, if I searched Google for "What is Schwalbe v-guard?" 
and clicked on the result linked to a Schwalbe webpage. Using the Schwalbe 
website's search function or tables of pages got me nowhere.

I should dig my pair of Mondials out of the closet and ride them until the 
new tires arrive just so I'm not mentally comparing the ride to the current 
55mm Compass tires.

Thanks,
John

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[RBW] Re: Things I wish Rivendell still sold..

[John Phillips]

Old-style, slightly baggier, MUSA knickers & shorts. 

The crotch is way too high in the new MUSA pants and I love the knickers. 

When I wear out what I have, I'll have to stick to the Compass knickers. If 
they bring back the old-style knickers, I'm buying at least a dozen pairs.

John

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[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar

[John Phillips]

54cm Hunq is a great bike. I've run 38mm through 55cm tires on it and I 
think its ride is fantastic no matter how little or how much you load it 
up. Go for it!

John

On Friday, November 16, 2018 at 8:54:48 AM UTC-8, Bruce Baker wrote:
>
> Ok now I know that rim brakes are fine now I need to about fit.  I have a 
> 56cm sam but I consider it a bit large.  Looking at the geometry (older 
> Hunq) the 54 cm look about th e same but it does have the bullmoose bar not 
> drops.  I think it is a good price point of $1500.00 whole bike.  Should I 
> just spring for it and stop over analyzing??
> Bruce
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[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar

[John Phillips]

Joe,   How did you like those Serfas Drifter tires on your new Hunq?

Thnx!

John

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[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar

[John Phillips]

The 54cm Hunq is/was a 700c bike. At least mine is.

John

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[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar

[John Phillips]

The older 54cm Hunq is/was a 700c bike. At least mine is.

John

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[RBW] Re: Seen on My instagram: 700x55 Compass slicks

[John Phillips]

700 x 55 Compass tires?!?! Oh my Lord, heaven on earth!

Maybe 700 x 55mm Compass knobbies are in the works?

John

On Monday, April 9, 2018 at 6:14:34 AM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
> Compass posted a photo of a 700x55 Antelope Pass road tire. The post 
> called it a prototype currently under test. That’s going to be an exciting 
> option for many. Who’s going to put them on their Hunqapillar first?   
>
> Bill Lindsay 
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[RBW] Re: Seen on My instagram: 700x55 Compass slicks

[John Phillips]

I'm really excited about these new tires, but I thought Jan believed 700c 
tires this wide were less than optimal. Has he said anything about changing 
his view, or am I just completely confused and off base here?

John 

On Monday, April 9, 2018 at 6:14:34 AM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote:
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> Compass posted a photo of a 700x55 Antelope Pass road tire. The post 
> called it a prototype currently under test. That’s going to be an exciting 
> option for many. Who’s going to put them on their Hunqapillar first?   
>
> Bill Lindsay 
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[RBW] Re: WTTry: MKS Toe clips and leather straps

[John Phillips]

Did the Hold Fast Straps not work out for you?

John

On Sunday, May 13, 2018 at 7:52:05 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> Anyone have a beat up pair of toe clips (and mounting hardware) and 
> leather straps I could try? I’ve got big feet (12 in summer, 14 in winter 
> with boiled wool socks), but wear minimalist shoes, so not sure what that 
> means for sizing on the toe clips. I presume bigger is better, but part of 
> this test is to get a sizing reference. 
>
> Thought I’d check here before I buy a test pair new and get my first 
> purchase all wrong. Grin. 
>
> With abandon, 
> Patrick 
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[RBW] Re: Compass Antelope Pass 700 x 55: the fat tire arms race continues

[John Phillips]

I ordered a pair for my Hunqapillar in the standard casing. I love the 
Barlows & Snoqs, so I was too curious about these to wait and see what 
people had to say.

John

On Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 8:48:35 AM UTC-7, Neil Doran wrote:
>
> Just when you thought Compass was out of fat-tire ideas, behold: 
> https://www.compasscycle.com/shop/components/tires/700c/compass-700c-x-55-antelope-hill-tc/
>
> I seem to recall Jan stating that 700c tire fatness is optimal at about 
> 35mm, and that going wider is...sub-optimal? Maybe he will chime in here.
>
> I can't imagine many non-disc-brake frames fitting these monsters, but I 
> wonder if I could squeeze them into my Sam with sidepull 559s. It will only 
> cost me a small fortune to find out.
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[RBW] Re: U locks and Pitlocks

[John Phillips]

   I live in Berkeley in the SF bay area where bike theft is common. As 
someone mentioned above, with the right cutting wheel, a portable angle 
grinder can cut the heaviest u-locks with two cuts in less than 2 minutes, 
so where you lock up is important. I like to sleep with my Hunqapillar 
under my pillow to make sure no one tries to run off with it in the middle 
of the night. ;-)

   My go to u-locks for when I can't keep my eyes on my bike are the Abus 
U-Lock GRANIT XPlus 540's. They're about 6 lbs each. Their locking 
mechanisms are supposed to be more resistant to rust and jamming. I also 
have a couple of Kryptonite Mini Fahgettabouditu-locks, they're 4.44 lbs 
each, and if you go with one of these read the care & feeding instructions 
online. Kryptonite recommends lubing the lock once a month with a 
teflon-based chain lube to keep it from rusting & jamming.

If I can keep an eye on my bike, I use the Tigr mini locks w/ or w/o an 
Abus u-lock.

   The tamper resistant allen bolts or Pitlock Pitstoppers are a nice way 
to prevent thieves from stealing racks, seat posts, saddles, and handlebar 
stems and pedals.

   I haven't had the best luck with Pitlocks, because the plates of the 
Pitlocks were smaller in diameter than the plates of my quick releases, and 
weren't able to hold my wheels on as securely as the quick releases. Maybe 
something with my dropouts? I don't know. They work well for others.

I would stay away from any lock that can easily be cut with a pair of bolt 
cutters. Just my 2 cents...

Have a fun trip!

John

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[RBW] Re: Thanks Grant

[John Phillips]

Dear Grant, Thank you for your Blahg post.

Isn't this same fear & hatred of Others what is behind car driver road rage 
against bicyclists?

My wife is a proud Rivendell Betty Foy owner, and a Mexican-American, born 
here in the U.S. to parents born here in the U.S. to grandparents born here 
in the U.S. If you go back two or three generations earlier, her ancestors 
were born Mexican. As they say, "We didn't move, the border did!" 

Trump pardoned Sheriff Appaio for his crimes of arresting and incarcerating 
Mexican-American U.S. citizens without cause. Now Trump is separating 
children from parents as a tool of terror.

I am a proud Rivendell Hunqapillar owner, descended from Jews who moved 
here from Germany to make money in the gold & silver rushes of the 19th 
century. They missed the Holocaust, but were terrorized by the huge KKK 
rallies and marches of the 1910's & 1920's, and have denied their ancestry 
ever since.

This administration has expressed views against civil rights, immigrants, 
non-caucasian citizens, women & mixed-race marriages. As Rivendell owners, 
we feel distinctly in the cross-hairs of the agenda of this administration.

If one doesn't want to speak up for human decency, compassion & human 
rights, one should remember the French revolution and the examples of 
authoritarian regimes of the 20th century: innocent or guilty they may come 
for anyone next.

Again, thank you Grant for your gracious words,

John Phillips



On Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 8:07:07 PM UTC-7, Justin, Oakland wrote:
>
> Glad to see you voice your opinion on the Blahg/Blug/whatever it was. 
>
> -Justin
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[RBW] Re: Way Cool Swift Campout Video

[John Phillips]

Love it!

Wish it was a bit longer though.

John

On Monday, June 25, 2018 at 6:58:03 PM UTC-7, Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow 
Haus Bicycles wrote:
>
> Check out this video our friend made from this weekend's campout:
>
> https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JJ703cyQVeU&feature=youtu.be
>
> It's so cool!!
>
> Alex Wirth
> Yellow Haus Bicycles
> Rochester, NY
>
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[RBW] Re: The "One Bike" for a featherweight?

[John Phillips]

Hey Sean,

 I don't know if a Hunqapillar would float your boat, but I do know my 
54cm 2013 Hunq floats mine. I have fun on 38-42mm tires, usually just keep 
it that way, and stripped down with minimal racks or bags. BUT, it also 
rides sweet with 50mm tires & loaded racks, so a Hunq can be fun doing 
anything.

John

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[RBW] Re: Torque spec for quil stem questions

[John Phillips]

I'm the kind of idiot who can over tighten a quill's stem bolt so much that 
I broke it. I was using a new Park torque wrench which failed to stop at 
the specified limit. I drove my Hunqapillar over to Riv HQ and asked Mark 
to look over my head tube to see if I had caused any damage to my frame. 

I was lucky, Mark said my frame was ok, and he put in a new quill stem 
bolt. And he kindly and patiently reminded this idiot that while you need 
to tighten the bolt holding the bars enough to stop all movement, but you 
want the quill stem to be able to move laterally if you crash, to limit 
damage to your bike and its components. This should be enough to keep the 
stem from slipping down into the head tube. And he reminded me you don't 
need a torque wrench to do this.


John

On Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 7:16:53 AM UTC-8, A. Nostuh wrote:
>
> I'm curious what's considered ideal torque for nitto quil stems. Most 
> anecdotal advice is "just firm it up good and tight" like it's no big deal. 
> But if it's too tight it could bulge and damage the steerer tube. Not tight 
> enough it could slip can result in a really bad crash. So what's ideal in a 
> number. Like newton metre that I can plug into my torque wrench to get the 
> correct feel for. 
>
> Thanks gang
> Al
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[RBW] Re: How avoid sore throats from riding in cold weather?

[John Phillips]

Patrick,

  You might want to have your doc check your health with a blood test. 
I was suffering from several different problems, including catching "colds" 
which led to pneumonia freakishly frequently. A blood test revealed a 
serious vitamin D deficiency which once corrected, corrected several health 
issues.

 Just a thought...maybe there's something going on which affects your 
immune system.

Hoping you find a solution,

John

On Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 10:45:59 AM UTC-8, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
> I am very sensitive to sore throats, and even a wee bit of overexertion in 
> cold weather inevitably leads to a sore throat that, if not immediately 
> cured, leads to a cold bad enough to keep me from riding.
>
> What do you all do to prevent colds and sore throats in cold weather?
>
> I do keep warm enough; in fact, I am very careful about layering my neck. 
> I also hit incipient sore throats with Yin Chiao, a patent Chinese Medicine 
> pill that does work but that is very expensive (and I've been popping them 
> like M&Ms recently).
>
> Suggestions for prevention and knock-it-out cures?
>
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[RBW] Anyone using the Sinewave Beacon w/ an External Battery???

[John Phillips]

Hi,

   Has anyone been trying out the Sinewave Beacon with an external battery? 
I'm curious to hear how the set up has worked out for you.

Thanx!

John 

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[RBW] Re: Lower price Atlantis!

[John Phillips]

Grant wrote, 

"We've ridden a lot of bikes, lots of variations, and we live surrounded by 
roads and trails no more than 15 minutes by bike away. It's not DP-Rocky 
Mtn style, but as BL and JW and other locals will attest, it's hard to 
beat. More important, we ride them. I admittedly don't have the challenges 
of fitting bikes into elevators or navigating 3-floor walkups, and I'm 
sympathetic to those who do, but that's what Bromptons are for."

   So...the Atlantis is changing from a touring bike to a Mt. Diablo 
trail/fire road model for East Bay, non-multi-modal commuting, ranch home 
owners? To me this is clear as mud, and it seems like a very small 
demographic to be aiming at.


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[RBW] Re: FS: Jay's Green touch up paint

[John Phillips]

Adam,

I'll buy it if it's still available.

John

On Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 5:19:41 PM UTC-8, Adam Leibow wrote:
>
> Hi RBW GG,
>
> I have some Jay's green touch up paint from Waterford. Never used. I think 
> I paid like $50 for this which is wild. Please let me know if you are in 
> need. It might be complicated to ship (because it's paint) but I can always 
> try. Asking $25 and I'll split shipping w/ you. Local sale in SF also 
> available. 
>
> [image: IMG_5237.jpeg]
>
>
> Thx
> Adam
> text me 310 9636959
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[RBW] Re: Thin Gripster alternatives?

[John Phillips]

  I like the OneUp composite and aluminum pedals, Chromag Scarabs & DMR 
Vaults.

John

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[RBW] Re: Thin Gripster alternatives?

[John Phillips]

Also the Pedaling Innovations Catalyst pedals, which I haven't given me any 
mechanical problems. I really like their size and the whole mid foot 
pedaling thing.

John

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[RBW] Re: Thin Gripster alternatives?

[John Phillips]

   I forgot to add that I always check and grease new pedals before they go 
on a bike. I rarely find brand new pedals have enough grease inside.

For good, cheap pedals, I like the OneUp composite pedals for around 
$49.00. 

 John

On Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 11:43:36 AM UTC-8, John Phillips wrote:
>
>   I like the OneUp composite and aluminum pedals, Chromag Scarabs & DMR 
> Vaults.
>
> John
>

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[RBW] Re: FS: Rene Herse Barlow Pass 700x38 Endurance Casing; Tubeless Compatible - ~15 miles on them(!) (Set/2 tires)

[John Phillips]

  What sort of surface did you slip on?

John

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[RBW] Re: Can we talk about long wheelbases?

[John Phillips]

Leah,  do you still have your Betty Foy? I hope so, it sounds like you 
loved it.

John

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[RBW] Re: Can we talk about long wheelbases?

[John Phillips]

   I have been thinking much the same things you all have been saying.

   I know I was surprised when Rivendell changed so much of their line to 
the longer wheel base. This seemed like a huge risk for a financially 
challenged business, when offering only one longer wheel base model would 
have seemed a safer option. I remember Rivendell asking for financial help 
while I was waiting for my Hunqapillar frame to be built. I helped out 
then, and have since, but it wasn't very confidence inspiring while waiting 
8 months for my first Riv to arrive. The longer wheel base frames are cool 
if you keep your bike in the garage, never need to negotiate narrow 
hallways, nor stairs, nor light rail & trains, or use bike racks on cars, 
but would not be practical for me. But I need to do all those things, and a 
bike longer than my 2013 54cm Hunqapillar just would not be practical. And 
I think for a growing number of consumers, the new longer bikes are also 
too long to be practical.

I understand the changes. I've ridden one of the appaloosa prototypes 
back in 2013. It was cool, but the Hunqapillar already had a very stable 
touring geometry, that's why I bought one, and I still love its ride. In 
fact, if I ever lost it to an accident or theft (knock on wood), I would 
seriously consider paying custom bike prices to duplicate it. For me, that 
bike is absolutely bloody perfect.

   Leah, if you find you love your older Riv's more than the new ones, just 
follow your heart.

John

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Re: [RBW] How & when & why did you find Rivendell? What was your first bike or part from them?

[John Phillips]

Eric, looking at the photo of you next to your Quickbeam, I'm flummoxed. In 
which direction did Riv think you should go, larger frame or smaller, or 
sideways to a different model?

On Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at 11:02:40 AM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote:

> Side note: As readers of this list know, Rivendell has very specific ideas 
> about how a bicycle should fit that are somewhat different from more 
> traditional approaches. The staff in Walnut Creek was firmly convinced that 
> the Quickbeam I selected would not fit, I would not like it, and I would 
> inevitably be back to return it. As I recall, they almost asked me to sign 
> a waiver. The bike fit perfectly, and almost 15 years later I’m still 
> riding it. I’m not disputing Rivendell’s bicycle fit philosophy, just 
> pointing out that one size (or method) does not fit all.
>
> --Eric N
>

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[RBW] Re: Can we talk about long wheelbases?

[John Phillips]

Patrick, how do you like to carry 30lbs of groceries on your Quickbeam?

John

On Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 10:35:27 AM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> I just returned from a spirited grocery run on the "wrong" bike 
> (Quickbeam), and it handled it just fine, as presumed. To the point of 
> having multiple bikes and enjoying each for what it is apart from the 
> question of which would you keep if you could only have one, it was a 
> delight to hop on the QB and feel how spritely it is, ride into a 30 mph 
> headwind at 16˚F (what's that make the windchill?), get to the grocery, 
> discover bulk orders of this and that came in, could I take them to free up 
> the fridge space? A few straps and my belt later (I only carry two Irish 
> straps on the QB), and home I came with 30 lbs of groceries, having only 
> anticipated half a pound. Grin. Completely different ride than if I'd taken 
> the Hunqapillar or GBW, and I still got done what ended up needing doing. 
> Grin. The more I switch between the long and short wheelbases, the easier 
> it is and the more I appreciate each for the amazing machine it is.
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
>

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[RBW] Re: Can we talk about long wheelbases?

[John Phillips]

Hi Patrick, 
 I'm sorry, I meant *how* do you like to carry your 30 lbs of groceries 
when you're riding your Quickbeam? Do you distribute the weight? Load it on 
a rack, in panniers, in a backpack, or? Just curious about how you end up 
handling that much weight on your Quickbeam?

John

On Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 2:22:13 PM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> You know, John, it's not something I plan to do, but everytime I've done 
> it, it's gone well. I'd describe it as road credit card touring worthy, but 
> I'd not want to do single track with that type of weight.
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
>
> On Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 3:08:09 PM UTC-7, John Phillips wrote:
>>
>> Patrick, how do you like to carry 30lbs of groceries on your Quickbeam?
>>
>> John
>>
>> On Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 10:35:27 AM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>>>
>>> I just returned from a spirited grocery run on the "wrong" bike 
>>> (Quickbeam), and it handled it just fine, as presumed. To the point of 
>>> having multiple bikes and enjoying each for what it is apart from the 
>>> question of which would you keep if you could only have one, it was a 
>>> delight to hop on the QB and feel how spritely it is, ride into a 30 mph 
>>> headwind at 16˚F (what's that make the windchill?), get to the grocery, 
>>> discover bulk orders of this and that came in, could I take them to free up 
>>> the fridge space? A few straps and my belt later (I only carry two Irish 
>>> straps on the QB), and home I came with 30 lbs of groceries, having only 
>>> anticipated half a pound. Grin. Completely different ride than if I'd taken 
>>> the Hunqapillar or GBW, and I still got done what ended up needing doing. 
>>> Grin. The more I switch between the long and short wheelbases, the easier 
>>> it is and the more I appreciate each for the amazing machine it is.
>>>
>>> With abandon,
>>> Patrick
>>>
>>

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