Just the other day I was discussing bags with R., envisioning the
perfect bag for urban use. It would be easy to attach, hold just
enough, be stylish and practical off the bike, be mostly waterproof...
I was trying to convince her to make the first, but she wasn't sure.
Well, the next day she wa
I would definitely get one. Let us know how it goes!
William Henderson wrote:
> Just the other day I was discussing bags with R., envisioning the
> perfect bag for urban use. It would be easy to attach, hold just
> enough, be stylish and practical off the bike, be mostly waterproof...
>
> I was
I really don't carry that much stuff on my bike. But assembling a
collection of matched Baggins bags fills a whole in my heart. And if I
can't find that bag, I'm turnin' to alcohol.
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On Aug 3, 1:35 am, William Henderson
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> Just the other day I was discussing bags with R., envisioning the
> perfect bag for urban use. It would be easy to attach, hold just
> enough, be stylish and practical off the bike, be mostly waterproof...
>
> I was trying to convince h
Show of hands: include my two. Just make it big enough -- *just* big enough,
with no slack -- for a 14" laptop, and I'll buy two.
On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 1:35 AM, William Henderson <
william.c.hender...@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Just the other day I was discussing bags with R., envisioning the
> perfe
On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 9:54 AM, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> Show of hands: include my two. Just make it big enough -- *just* big enough,
> with no slack -- for a 14" laptop, and I'll buy two.
>
Maybe Lesli "Archival Clothing" Larson can help you with the origins
of this bag?
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I need one last thing for my grocery bike (sadly, not a Riv, it's a
heavily modified Schwinn Prologue, ugly enough to be ignored by the
miscreants) -- a set of wider 700c tires, something along the lines of
a Jack Brown or a Speedblend, that will fit properly on a set of Sun
CR-18 wheels. 28c wil
On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 9:59 AM, pruckelshaus wrote:
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> I need one last thing for my grocery bike (sadly, not a Riv, it's a
> heavily modified Schwinn Prologue, ugly enough to be ignored by the
> miscreants) -- a set of wider 700c tires, something along the lines of
> a Jack Brown or a Speedblend,
You can do both, you know...
:-)
On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 5:28 AM, Bridgestone wrote:
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> I really don't carry that much stuff on my bike. But assembling a
> collection of matched Baggins bags fills a whole in my heart. And if I
> can't find that bag, I'm turnin' to alcohol.
>
>
> >
>
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Cheer
Since I picked up my Bleriot...all project bikes have ceased. Time to
clear out the parts bin.
Pictures here:
http://tinyurl.com/lg56lg
-Deore 7 speed thumb shifters friction or sis. One of the original
clamp screws was replaced...I will try to get an original. Nice
condition. $40
-Deore 6 spee
On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 10:24 AM, jinxed wrote:
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> Since I picked up my Bleriot...all project bikes have ceased. Time to
> clear out the parts bin.
>
> Pictures here:
> http://tinyurl.com/lg56lg
>
> -Deore 7 speed thumb shifters friction or sis. One of the original
> clamp screws was replaced...I
On Mon, 2009-08-03 at 07:10 -0700, David Estes wrote:
> You can do both, you know...
Yes, but can you fill the whole hole that way?
>
> :-)
>
> On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 5:28 AM, Bridgestone wrote:
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> I really don't carry that much stuff on my bike. But
> assembling a
>
So I see said the blind man!
Very cool, I never knew. Good heads up, thanks Seth!
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We were having supply problems with Baggins, and found another
supplier. The new bags were different enough (different fabric,
buckles, style) to warrant a new (Sackville) name.
G
On Aug 1, 5:55 pm, Bridgestone wrote:
> I've got a Baggins Big Loafer on the back of my bike, and was waiting
> to p
Ahh but Is it better for them to be shiny from having been cleaned and
polished, or to have never been gotten dirty in the first place?
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Sometimes you just can't win no matter what you decide to say.
Yesterday, August 2, turned out to be what was probably the most
beautiful day we've had so far this year during a generally crappy,
rainy Summer. However, it was book-ended by a 9:00 AM appointment to
have our pictures taken for a ch
anyone know anything about the watercolor that appears in the rotation
on Riv's homepage? see:
http://asset1.rivbike.com/assets/payloads/144/original_katiecropbest.jpg?1248567522
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On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 12:08 PM, Aaron Thomas wrote:
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> anyone know anything about the watercolor that appears in the rotation
> on Riv's homepage? see:
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> http://asset1.rivbike.com/assets/payloads/144/original_katiecropbest.jpg?1248567522
I was curious about that one, too.
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Nobody will know this, so I'll just tell you (to prevent speculation!).
The rule in this family is: The children don't spend money on the parents
for b'day, Christmas, etc. They have to make something. Both my daughters
like to draw and paint, and I see them in every stroke of their work, so the
d
On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 12:19 PM, Grant Petersen wrote:
> Nobody will know this, so I'll just tell you (to prevent speculation!).
>
> The rule in this family is: The children don't spend money on the parents
> for b'day, Christmas, etc. They have to make something. Both my daughters
> like to draw
The more used and dirty the better since I want it to match my beat up
Baggins Banana bag. Newish is ok too, though.
Ryan
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What a great idea. And excellent execution. I love how her choice of
colors creates something all its own, rather than simply a photo-
realistic reproduction. In fact, her golden waves of grain and teal
blue hues transport me to southern France, more than to the Marin
county of the "original":
ht
Hey All,
Have owned this bag since March of this year. Love it, but now I have a
Nitto Campee Camper rear rack and have ordered Carradice's largest bag since
it will have something to rest on. Was purchased from PWC for $109 + s/h. Is
in good shape. Leather has softened nicely. My favorite saddleba
I would have just said "No .You Can Do It Yourself" . . . after
the first "My Tire Needs Air" !
There's just no reason why she can't do these simple things for her
bike.
If you can't say no and have a good relationship . .. . . . you know
the answer.
Flat out though . . . . this is
Tentatively sold. Will confirm once I have payment.
On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 12:56 PM, Curtis Schmitt wrote:
> Hey All,
> Have owned this bag since March of this year. Love it, but now I have a
> Nitto Campee Camper rear rack and have ordered Carradice's largest bag since
> it will have something t
This brings to mind a conversation I had with my 6 yearold daughter
last night. I asked her a question while she was watching her
favortie show, at which point she shushed me.
Me: (jokingly) Your not the boss of me!
Her (dead serious) No, Mama is
Me: LOL!
As to your question. Your wife en
And one more for the count!
Bob Lovejoy
Denver, CO
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Beautiful design. If there are more, consider having them printed up
and sold as blank note cards?
Beth
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On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 2:04 PM, beth h wrote:
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> Beautiful design. If there are more, consider having them printed up
> and sold as blank note cards?
>
Agreed. I'd buy a box of those for including in presents, etc.
-sv
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The TROUBLE with Tribbles and online discussions is that (this is an
observation, not a knock)--that when somebody suggests something, herm
doesn't know whether or not something like this is already on the
list, and then if it happens.it looks like a copy. Shimano used to
never even accept ide
That looks very cool. Count me in, especially for a size large enough
to hold a small laptop.
Jim M.
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Since we're talking about bags a lot - does anyone happen to know what
weight tweed is on the bags? I don't have one but I'm curious for
something I've been thinking about making for myself.
Thanks,
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You should know this is not the list for gram-counters! :)
On Aug 3, 11:26 am, Seth Vidal wrote:
> Since we're talking about bags a lot - does anyone happen to know what
> weight tweed is on the bags? I don't have one but I'm curious for
> something I've been thinking about making for myself.
>
On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 2:40 PM, Esteban wrote:
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> You should know this is not the list for gram-counters! :)
>
Actually, I'm looking at tweed fabric online and trying to figure out
which weight fabric to get for durability purposes. :)
The difference between 5.5oz canvas and 22.5oz canvas is,
I can't believe all these snide, sarcastic answers! The woman is
going to accompany you on a bike ride. The correct answer is: "What
color polish?"
GeorgeS
On Aug 2, 1:13 pm, MichaelH wrote:
> I'm not aware of any Click and Clack for cycling, so I turn to you for
> advice.
>
> My wife and I be
On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 3:43 PM, GeorgeS wrote:
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> I can't believe all these snide, sarcastic answers! The woman is
> going to accompany you on a bike ride. The correct answer is: "What
> color polish?"
Weird, my significant other just wants to ride on the tandem when we
go out. And have lots
Not that far off topic. The issue of how we handle and balance bike time and
family time is an issue for many. In all seriousness, how you handle that
balance has the potential to impact family relations and time available to
bike. Our adiction can make an impact on our family. Witness the "wate
Yes - the double entendre of your post was irresistible.
On Aug 3, 11:42 am, Seth Vidal wrote:
> On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 2:40 PM, Esteban wrote:
>
> > You should know this is not the list for gram-counters! :)
>
> Actually, I'm looking at tweed fabric online and trying to figure out
> which weig
OK, after a flurry of e-mails, here’s what is left. Pics of all items can be
seen on Flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/33769...@n04/sets/72157621793348619/
I’ve had a few nibbles on some of these, but no commitment, so I’m putting them
back up on the block on a first-come, first-serve bas
Here are some photos from last night's S24O in Austin.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gideon/sets/7215762180909/
We rode from East Austin to Emmal Long Park (approx 60 miles round
trip). No Rivendell's but two Grant Petersen Bridgestones.
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GeorgeS
You are a WISE man!
Angus
On Aug 3, 2:43 pm, GeorgeS wrote:
> I can't believe all these snide, sarcastic answers! The woman is
> going to accompany you on a bike ride. The correct answer is: "What
> color polish?"
> GeorgeS
>
> On Aug 2, 1:13 pm, MichaelH wrote:
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> > I'm not aw
Point taken...
On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 7:32 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote:
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> On Mon, 2009-08-03 at 07:10 -0700, David Estes wrote:
> > You can do both, you know...
>
> Yes, but can you fill the whole hole that way?
>
> >
> > :-)
> >
> > On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 5:28 AM, Bridgestone wrote:
> >
> >
It's hard to be a Bag-Matcher and a Weight-Weenie, but not impossible!
BIG ;-)
DE
On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 12:25 PM, Esteban wrote:
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> Yes - the double entendre of your post was irresistible.
>
> On Aug 3, 11:42 am, Seth Vidal wrote:
> > On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 2:40 PM, Esteban wrote:
> >
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But you could if you had skinny enough pants!
On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 11:12 AM, grant wrote:
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> The TROUBLE with Tribbles and online discussions is that (this is an
> observation, not a knock)--that when somebody suggests something, herm
> doesn't know whether or not something like this is alrea
Hah! Love the Grant Petersen tags!!!
On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 2:02 PM, Beardpapa wrote:
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> Here are some photos from last night's S24O in Austin.
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/gideon/sets/7215762180909/
>
> We rode from East Austin to Emmal Long Park (approx 60 miles round
> trip). No Rive
Best ever!
I hope my ninos will want to do as much!
DE
On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 11:06 AM, Seth Vidal wrote:
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> On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 2:04 PM, beth h wrote:
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> > Beautiful design. If there are more, consider having them printed up
> > and sold as blank note cards?
> >
>
> Agreed. I'd buy
And yes, I know there's a missing tilde there, but hey, Spanglish de los
Gabachos is what you get from me
On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 6:57 PM, David Estes wrote:
> Best ever!
>
> I hope my ninos will want to do as much!
>
> DE
>
>
> On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 11:06 AM, Seth Vidal wrote:
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>>
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On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 9:58 PM, David Estes wrote:
> And yes, I know there's a missing tilde there, but hey, Spanglish de los
> Gabachos is what you get from me
>
Spanglish of the cold tomato soup?
:)
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Now I'm getting hungry Where's the ramen???!!!
On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 7:01 PM, Seth Vidal wrote:
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> On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 9:58 PM, David Estes wrote:
> > And yes, I know there's a missing tilde there, but hey, Spanglish de los
> > Gabachos is what you get from me
> >
>
> Spanglish of
I'd like a box of blank notecards. Perfect for thankyou's, etc.
On Aug 3, 10:03 pm, David Estes wrote:
> Now I'm getting hungry Where's the ramen???!!!
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> On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 7:01 PM, Seth Vidal wrote:
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> > On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 9:58 PM, David Estes wrote:
> > > And yes, I know ther
Great stuff, all around.
On Aug 3, 7:45 pm, R Gonet wrote:
> I'd like a box of blank notecards. Perfect for thankyou's, etc.
>
> On Aug 3, 10:03 pm, David Estes wrote:
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> > Now I'm getting hungry Where's the ramen???!!!
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> > On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 7:01 PM, Seth Vidal wrote:
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> > >
Hey BeardPapa,
You've done a great job catching the rag-tag ungloriousness of the S240!
Excellent. Sometimes you just have to pedal through the stuff to get there.
It must have been hot. I like the shots of the bike with the pillow and
sheet and that's about all. That wins some kind of award for pa
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