I don't roast my own beans, I don't brew my own beer, and I don't fabricate my
own bicycles.
I've been good friends with professional coffee roasters, I've used a La Pavoni
lever machine for 25 years, and I've been a barista for years at a time. I
roasted free Jamaican Blue Mountain in a cast i
You-all probably know this already? But the New York Times reports that
frozen coffee beans grind more uniformly, producing better flavor:
https://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/17/science/coffee-freeze-beans-grind.html?action=click&contentCollection=Personal%20Tech&module=RelatedCoverage®ion=EndOfArtic
Thanks Jon. Was hoping it would work out regarding fit. Good luck w the sale
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Link to craigslist post here:
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/6246195735.html
It's in great condition, but its just a little bit too big for me so longer
rides are quite uncomfortable for me (probably fine for anyone over 5'-2"
:P)
Anyway, here's the info:
This Saluki is serial #48 an
Michelle,
I own a Hunqapillar, an Atlantis, and an Appaloosa. My Hunqapillar is by far
my favorite bike. The Hunqapillar has a longer top tube so it works better
with flat or swept-back bars. The Appaloosa has a little shorter top tube, but
it's also a bike that works well with flat or swep
I hadn't read that about the fork, but interesting if true. The one thing that
seemed slightly out of place to me on my joe was the slender-looking fork on
such a stout frame.
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Keep the Jones, sell the Surly; keep the Bombadil, sell the Fargo. Buy a
Roadini or a Roadeo, or something similar. Use the Jones for all rough tracks,
snow, mud, and so on. Use the Bombadil for mixed surface rides, groomed gravel,
light trails, and easy recreational rides. Buy a more Road
Patrick-a gentleman that I know in the Catskills roasts his beans on his gas
grill w a rotisserie. There are several videos on his website, Fosterbilt
coffee. He also rides some great bikes.
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Keep the Jones, sell the Surly; keep the Bombadil, sell the Fargo. Buy a
Roadini or a Roadeo, or something similar. Use the Jones for all rough tracks,
snow, mud, and so on. Use the Bombadil for mixed surface rides, groomed gravel,
light trails, and easy recreational rides. Buy a more Road-boast
Very nice photos, and congratulations on the trip. I've tried to interest
my (16 in June) daughter in a tandem, and she just rolls her eyes in
horror. Perhaps when she's -- well, not 17, but 20?
46 with a 20 year old? I was 46 when my 16 year old was *born!*
On Monday, July 31, 2017 at 10:33:44 P
To be clear on the chain stay length difference between the two effecting
trail riding, of the 50 miles or so of single track I ride regularly, I'd
say there are about ten spots of technical rocks and/or roots that a longer
chain stay would make (I imagine) challenging. Say 30 feet of trail per
Having owned a Fargo set up with drops and more or less roadlike gearing,
and a Ram, and a Sam, I would say:
Sell the Fargo.
Keep the Bombadil! (I've not owned one, but I know the Riv feel.)
Sell the Troll.
Keep the Jones (I'm saying this only because of the 100% favorable reports;
I've not rid
I love the variety and spread of my Quickbeam and Hunqapillar. Ignoring the
difference of single speed v. derailure, the road geo of the Quickbeam
makes for a spirited ride on all the roads and trails around here that is a
very different feel from the Hunqapillar. Though speed isn't spectacularl
"Lastly, If like me, you have more idealistic views of your riding than
actual, id recommend rectifying the two before purchasing"
as quoted by Drew above, is advice I needed a long time ago. Many bikes were
bought and sold before my Appaloosa. I wish it were more trail oriented
personally
Jon need to check my PBH. Just noticed the geometry chart, got so wrapped up in
the bike that I forgot to compare! I'm currently riding a 60cm Bombadil and it
fits.
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Good evening, my name is Dave and I have a problem, which it appears that
many others here do as well! I am reviewing my stable and find that I have
ended up building four of essentially the same bike.first, a Gen 1
Fargo, fits great, with dirt drops, and spare wheel set with knobbies, the
Very nice story!
I love the photo with the banana on the basket :-)
On Wed, Aug 2, 2017 at 4:38 AM, Tim O. (Portland, OR) <
timothycharles...@gmail.com> wrote:
> This looks awesome! Thanks for sharing
>
> On Monday, July 31, 2017 at 10:33:44 PM UTC-7, Ken Yokanovich wrote:
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>> In hindsight, it
I have a hunqapillar and I really like it but I do really enjoy the larger
size and long chainstays of my cheviot. So maybe if I were to do it all
over again I would just get the Appaloosa in a larger size and be done wit
it.
On Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 10:56:36 AM UTC-7, Michele wrote:
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>
The Appaloosa was definately described as being in between the Hunqapillar
and the Hillborne and the Appaloosa brochure states it's almost a clone of
the Atlantis, with a few geometry differences. I do remember reading that
the 2017 Appaloosas have a heavier fork than the 2016 models. I think
Would like to try a Chocomoose on my resurrecturio'd '83 Trek 830. Have
the following items that I'd consider trading, all are very good or better
condition and/or as noted:
- Nitto Dirt Drop Stem (26mm clamp diameter)
- Chromo Albatross bars
- Nitto Rando drop bars
- Brooks B68 in honey. Exce
Hi Bill, I used a Tektro R559 for the conversion. I have some pictures
showing my blue ram with Synergy rims and Grand Bois Hetre tires (42 mm
650b).
https://www.flickr.com/photos/42771204@N00/sets/72157631926815235/with/8154499211/
Best,
Toshi
On Tue, Aug 1, 2017 at 2:45 PM, Bill in Roswell G
If I rode in Keens the TCO would prob go away! But cleated cycling shoes
tend to have traditional toe box. No worries, the TCO is worse on my other
bikes!
Cheers,
Bill in Roswell, GA
On Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 12:35:46 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
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> Size 44 shoes.
>
> On Tue, Aug 1, 2017
Thanks, Patrick. The TCO isn't bad and only realized in parking lot turns.
I hear what you say about fenders allowing the tip of the show to slide
instead of catching tire. I have an old Bridgestone setup like that and
your comment jogged my memory!
Cheers,
Bill in Roswell, GA
On Tuesday, Augu
Indeed. Today I was whipping around some downhill S curve complexes at a
good clip. The Ram feels more stable than my racing bike and stays on the
track my body tells it to instead of being a nervous nelly. Nice!
Cheers,
Bill in Roswell, GA
On Monday, July 31, 2017 at 7:58:32 PM UTC-4, blakclou
Toshi, did you use Tektro 556 brakes on your Ram 650B conversion? That you
could run 42mm tires is enlightening!
Look forward to seeing pics of your new ride!
Cheers,
Bill in Roswell GA
On Monday, July 31, 2017 at 7:57:53 PM UTC-4, ttoshi wrote:
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> Hi Bill,
>
> Congrats on your Ram. It's a g
Well sure Patrick, I get what you mean. It also depends on the pedals
and *their* width too. Back when I rode all straight arms and racing pedals
of any kind I needed a narrow shoe not so much for the cranks but the
pedals were so narrow. On the Stumpie with wider flat cage Suntour pedals
w
I'd ask if you are the type who likes to have one or multiple bikes. If one go
Appa. If you like to have bikes that are more specalized get the Hunqa. I'm
sure both are great and can be used as allrounders as most Rivs can. But if ya
buy kinda smack dab in the middle like with an appa, if you e
A tangential but related question to that about saddle height: Do you
others who use cycling specific shoes favor different shoes for different
pedals and cranks? I find that even a slight difference in sole thickness
can make a saddle feel awkward; add to this the "flare" of the crank arms
and Q,
I have one of these---2, actually---set up similarly to yours, so I'm not
in the market but wanted to tell anyone considering it that it's a great
model. The ride is smooth and really comfortable, just all-around
terrific. In my opinion the only drawback is that max tire width with
fenders is
The springs aren't very springy, set it the same.
-Kai
BK NY
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I believe that the Appaloosa started as a middle ground between hunq and
hillborne, but by the time it was made it had been made burlier and lies
between a hunq and an Atlantis. At least that's my recollection of the
chronology.
I have a hunq, which will soon be traded for an Atlantis. It is a
I have PBH of 83. My B17 is set at 71.25. I have the pedals that came
with the bike and wear sneakers, marketed as "walking shoes."
Roberta
On Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 7:20:50 PM UTC-4, Christopher Cote wrote:
> I'm curious how many here find that Grant's "rule" about saddle height
> b
This looks awesome! Thanks for sharing
On Monday, July 31, 2017 at 10:33:44 PM UTC-7, Ken Yokanovich wrote:
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> In hindsight, it may not have been the best conceived plan but I am a firm
> believer that a bit of naïvety makes for a good bicycle adventure. An open
> mind, willingness to go-with-t
Which-ever one fit me best. As for intended use, it's a bike, it rides
just like a bike, and it IS a Bike ! Whoa Yes ! They both go
anywhere you go, I mean, the bike doesn't ride itself does it ?
Does the bike say " I don't really want to go on that trail today< I
might get di
Handlebar bag is sold.
Thanks!
Saddles are what's left from this batch.
Also the hat and tee/musette combo
Apologies for the missed auto-correct on rear (turned into rerouted)
Anne
Lansing, MI
On Sunday, July 30, 2017 at 10:14:13 PM UTC-4, Anne wrote:
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> The XTR rerouted der and Bicycle Quarte
As Deacon Patrick says, the Hunqapillar is billed/built as a full-on mountain
bike, while Riv places Appaloosa as a touring bike halfway between Hunq and
Hillborne. I've owned an Appaloosa (sold for financial/life-went-crazy reasons,
no problem with bike) and it's a spectacular road-and-trail bi
more road/dirt roads - appaloosa
more rougher single track, heavier loading - hunqapillar
even if I were 51% pavement and 49% dirt, i would choose the appaloosa. it
can fit a pretty big tire.
On Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 1:56:36 PM UTC-4, Michele wrote:
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> Trying to decide between the Hunqapi
If you love your Rambo but wish it was low trail this is the bike for you.
Not Rivendell but lugged and very classy build.
https://bozeman.craigslist.org/bik/6244049868.html
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What type of riding do you do? In general, because of the cost and wait
time deltas you mention, the Appaloosa would be my default, with the sole
exception of if you are going to do a LOT of single track and/or
bikepacking on single track, where the beefier frame and slightly shorter
chain stay
Trying to decide between the Hunqapillar and the Appaloosa, and I'd love
some insights from current owners. Obviously, the Hunq is more expensive
and has a longer wait time, but functionally, where does each frame shine?
What would make you choose one over the other?
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Brand new, frame and fork only. Never installed. 2nd gen tiburon blue (darker
blue) with the mid fork rack attachment mounts
Asking 800
Bike is stamped Rivendell on the bottom
Thanks
Al
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Thank you for sharing. I am definitely happy for you guys. We have two
young kids too, so hopefully someday...
Ride Safely,
Beaverton Bob
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Awesome! Great account and photos. Kudos!
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I'll double what Drew said, the Hunq charts up 'till the current ones
were not accurate about everything, do ring a dingy Riv.
I would ask too if they had the calculation for reach and stack too,
because there is more to reach than just the TT length.
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Size 44 shoes.
On Tue, Aug 1, 2017 at 10:35 AM, Patrick Moore wrote:
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> Regarding fenders and TCO: YMMV, and I am not recommending this, but FWIW:
> I found that narrow aluminum fenders on a short f-c urban fixed gear
> actually caused my feet to slip off the front wheel more easily than
> with
Bill: Contratulations, and please post the statutory photos.
I used Ultegra/Open Pro/29 mm Parigi Roubaixs on my Ram and it was indeed a
fun ride.
Regarding fenders and TCO: YMMV, and I am not recommending this, but FWIW:
I found that narrow aluminum fenders on a short f-c urban fixed gear
actual
I would call or email and ask. That geo chart is not 100% accurate with the
hunqapillar.
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Dave, I still have the bicycle. The link to the geometry charts for this
frame show a stand over height of about 34.5 inches. I think I put the link
in the posting above these messages, but I'm on my phone and I can't check
right now. The stand over is measured from the middle of the top tube which
Does anyone who owns an early generation 54cm Hunqapillar mind measuring
the effective top-tube length? The current Hunq's are listed as 584mm ETT
but I have a geometry diagram of a 54 with a 599 ETT.
I find that I'm very sensitive to top tube length and prefer a longer ETT
over a shorter on
Fantastic! Beautiful to see and also to know others don't see the hills and
obstacles. Me on a recent ride: "That was the last hill." Wife and
daughters a wee bit later, pointing up: "Uh, what do you call THAT?" Grin.
"aggressive mileage plans were adjusted" Ha! They have a way of doing that
th
Great story, Ken. I've got a sage-HHH doing commute duty with my SO. We're
getting used to it... :)
Looking forward to having my kids stoke. Maybe another year before my son
is tall enough.
tailwinds, shoji
On Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 1:33:44 AM UTC-4, Ken Yokanovich wrote:
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> In hindsigh
I always wait two days.
Unless there's no other coffee in the house.
Then I don't.
On Monday, July 31, 2017 at 4:46:09 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote:
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> For those of you who do roast your own coffee, how long do you let the
> beans rest, if at all? If I'm understanding correctly, the CO2 re
Inspirational.
On Tue, Aug 1, 2017 at 12:33 AM, Ken Yokanovich <
reflector.collec...@gmail.com> wrote:
> In hindsight, it may not have been the best conceived plan but I am a firm
> believer that a bit of naïvety makes for a good bicycle adventure. An open
> mind, willingness to go-with-the-flow,
Fantastic. Bikes, tandems, kids, great riding. Love it. How to top it next
year? Plan to roast your own coffee beans along the way! Seriously, thanks
for sharing this. I can't buy any more bicycles in the near future, and I
have a 26" Santana Vision which I have to believe is 80% of a Hubbah, bu
I'm out for the 6th, but look forward to a ride report. (Maybe also start a
new thread for this weekend ride plan.) I will also try to get a RivBOB
ride for late summer out of Beacon.
On Monday, July 31, 2017 at 11:51:52 PM UTC-4, jandrews_nyc wrote:
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> Hi all
> I missed this whole thread and
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