Huh. THis got me thinking. We've been wanting to switch to wooden
bowls/plates because we refuse to buy from China (where all the
unbreakables come from) and stoneware gets broken a lot by kids. But
they're so bloomin' expensive. For the price of a few bowls we can get the
axe (my old axe is li
Jan's words ring true. Some in a town where I once lived were perplexed
when I was quoted in the local paper saying the new bike lane on a busy
lateral street near the local university was a "kill zone". It carefully
collected the physically most delicate commuters then fed then into open
dan
I don't carry an axe, but I do have a Bushcraft knife that I can take
along.
On Wednesday, May 15, 2013 4:57:53 AM UTC-4, ChrisB wrote:
>
> Hi All
>
> Looking through Manny's photos (many thanks Manny for sharing and great
> stuff) I saw that there is a photo of the new hand hatchet in the
I've been pondering the concept of a full-sized axe, not some mini hatchet, but
a large axe, the bigger the better. I'm sure I could rig an elegant top-tube
mount. For what purpose? I don't know, but when I'm carrying an axe around, I'm
sure its purpose will become evident.
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I changed all my wife's road bikes over from drop bars to flat handlebars
with barends. She'd been riding bikes with drop handlebars for more than a
quarter of a century, but was never happy with the braking on descents, as
her hands were too small to be able to brake from the drops and she foun
Hi all,
I've got a Phil Wood single speed wheel in great shape that I've absolutely no
use for, so it's time to find it a new home. Great as an upgrade for your Sim
Here are the details:
Fixed-Free hub, spaced to 120mm
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Thanks all for the responses, photos and the link to the axe book, Bob.
Endorsement by the Riv Chica Warrior's no less - whatcha waiting for!!
In summary my thoughts are: it's a lovely thing, it may not always have a
use, I'll enjoy when it does (and when it doesn't), Gransfors (and Riv) are
I scouted some of that route, including Windigo Pass, in 2010 and led a trip
there for Adventure Cycling in 2011. Based on my knowledge I concur with
avoiding Windigo. It is not maintained and is best done with fat tires. What
many people take for sand is actually pumice dirt that will stick
I'll second what John has to say about Amtrak.
Note that the Coast Starlight and all other amtrak long-distance trains (as
far as I can remember) still requires you to box your bicycles for
transport. The Cascades service trains (numbering in the 500s) have
built-in bike racks in the baggage ca
This BBC video called "Ride of My Life-the story of the bicycle" on
youtube is about one person traveling around to buy components to build his
perfect bicycle. I found it very interesting, though his perfect bicycle
would be different from mine. Lots of good interviews, quotes, and
historic
Sold:
9 spd brifters,
Campy NR derailleur ,
Cinelli bar & stem,
decaleur,
Deore XT,
Suntour Cyclone FD
I have an offer but not a payment on the 8 spd BEs and the NR shifters.
Apparently I also left a pair of mint Superbe pedals off the list.
Will now consider any reasonable offer on other items.
I got my forks back from Ed Litton yesterday. He's a frame builder in
Richmond California, who did a repair on my canti boss and moved my rack
mounts up higher so the Nitto Mini rack would attach. This is for a 1998
Joe Stark LongLow. After Ed finished the brazing work, we realized the
touchup
Hi all,
Am contemplating a short 3-ish day tour with help from Amtrak as the first leg.
>From Oakland, I can get to Red Bluff, WIllits, or Auburn with ease.
Red Bluff is compelling because it's the furthest away and because
I've never really ridden up there. But it's also 250 or so miles back
to
I am so excited about our trip and will be sure to reply to this thread as
the trip approaches to let you all know about the route we've chosen and
also to maybe meet some of you Portland riv riders. What a generous bunch
this is.
Thanks all,
Adam
On Wednesday, May 15, 2013 7:32:50 PM UTC-7, J
I decided to forego the official Almanzo ride this weekend in favor of
doing this. This sounds like a lot more fun and really I can't afford to
take the time to do both. I hope the weather cooperates!
Shaun Meehan
On Sat, May 11, 2013 at 7:05 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery <
thill@gmail.co
Rather than call ahead for every grocery store and water stop, I suggest
just carrying emergency food, plus water purification tablets. You probably
won't need the tablets, but they are light enough that it shouldn't be a
problem.
But do call for lodging, if you are not traveling self-contained.
Riv Bike & Hatchet...or some variation--- may happen sometime somewhere
soon. Yes, with Gransfors. There's a new stubby, Mixed feelings, mostly
good.
On Wednesday, May 15, 2013 1:57:53 AM UTC-7, ChrisB wrote:
>
> Hi All
>
> Looking through Manny's photos (many thanks Manny for sharing and grea
Does Amtrak have checked baggage in Red Bluff, Willits or Auburn? I know
that there are many places I can go by train, but not take my bike.
On Thu, May 16, 2013 at 8:34 AM, Ian Connelly wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Am contemplating a short 3-ish day tour with help from Amtrak as the first
> leg.
>
> F
Ian:
You have some great riding in store. I've ridden many times in that aream and
it's fantastic.
You should really consider a route that takes you to Paskenta, Elk Creek,
Stonyford, and Leesville. The roads in that area are pretty good--a little
gravel here and there--but the scenery is amaz
Let's say one was in Leesville. Is it possible to head west through the
Mendocino National Forest? What is that like? When I look at a Google map
my eyes gravitate immediately to the green areas.
On Thu, May 16, 2013 at 8:56 AM, Eric Norris wrote:
> Ian:
>
> You have some great riding in store.
Eric
How do recommend ocnnecting over to the Knoxville Rd / Berryessa area?
Also, have you ever ventured much into the Mendocino NF? Both areas I
am curious to check out. Ian- I am jealous! ;-)
=- Joe Bunik
Walnut Creek, CA
On 5/16/13, Eric Norris wrote:
> Ian:
>
> You have some great riding in s
Anne: similar curiosity! - and, in one word: Sasquatch.
=- Joe
On 5/16/13, Anne Paulson wrote:
> Let's say one was in Leesville. Is it possible to head west through the
> Mendocino National Forest? What is that like? When I look at a Google map
> my eyes gravitate immediately to the green areas.
I've had my Hilsen now almost 5yrs. It's been a great bike and quite
versatile. I've used it for sporty quick rides, randonneuring, touring,
camping and just rambling around. I've ridden it with and without racks,
fenders, kickstand and with a double and triple crank, SPDs and flat
pedals.Given
Hi Mike. It was a fun trip. You know, I first started thinking about
camping by bike when i came across this 2006 article in the San Francisco
Chronicle:
http://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Bike-camping-isn-t-as-hard-as-it-looks-Bay-Area-2515742.php
Funny enough, there is a reference to Rivend
Too versatile? Hmmm...never thought of it that way. I'm a fickle guy, and
prone to change stuff up on a whim. I need a bike with adaptability...good
for cycling, and good for the marriage.
My latest whim is pulling me toward albas on the Hilsen for the same
reasons (and photos) you described
Haven't seen this yet, but have heard of it. If it's the same story I know
of, it's based on the book *It's All About the Bike* (Not to be confused
with Lance A's similarly titled book). I agree that he didn't end up with
exactly the same bikeI would have chosen, but I found it a really
fascina
I've never enjoyed riding so much as with Albatross bars. So comfortable and
so fun! They just feel right. - Mike
Sent from my iPhone
On May 16, 2013, at 9:20 AM, Mike wrote:
> I've had my Hilsen now almost 5yrs. It's been a great bike and quite
> versatile. I've used it for sporty quick
My son went on his first S24O when he was eight months old. Go on the
overnights, and take the toddler! Little boys love to go camping, and it's
amazing how much a stick can entertain a little boy.
On Thu, May 16, 2013 at 9:38 AM, Lee wrote:
> Hi Mike. It was a fun trip. You know, I first start
Elk Lake Resort, 31 miles outside Bend on the Cascade Lakes Highway and just a
couple miles past the looong climb up to Mount Bachelor, has cabins and rooms.
Rustic place on a beautiful lake that does not allow motorboats. Doing Cascade
Lakes highway in one day by bike means less time to stop an
I love my A-bars. I had a Trek 7.6 FX (basically a flat-bar road bike) prior to
my Riv, and those bars just never did it for me. I kept thinking, "Why is it
that my Walmart Schwinn was more comfortable?" I stuck with those bars for a
while anyway because I thought I would get used to them. When
That would definitely be living the dream, Anne! For the trip in that
Flickr set I posted, my wife and son came out to the campgrounds by car. I
would love to be able to bike with him to camping spots. What did you carry
your son in? How long was the ride? Any other tips?
Thanks,
Lee
On Thurs
>From a sales standpoint, versatility sounds too much like "compromise".
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I think more people think versatility means they have to do work that they
don't want to do.
On Thursday, May 16, 2013 11:11:26 AM UTC-7, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
wrote:
>
> From a sales standpoint, versatility sounds too much like "compromise".
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Very clever. And nice Bosco Bar, too.
-jb
On Thu, May 16, 2013 at 1:10 PM, Liesl wrote:
> in a pinch, a Hobo works to carry an 11" computer when mounted on a rear
> rack. Easy on / easy off but not easy getting into the main compartment!
> Little pockets great for power block and cords, etc
Beautiful, Liesl. The personalized touches are wonderful.
I didn't think I was in the market for an ax, knife, or cup, but that may
be changing... just in time for Father's Day!
On Thursday, May 16, 2013 2:04:45 PM UTC-4, Liesl wrote:
>
> Of course, you cannot imagine how excited I am about G
On Thursday, May 16, 2013 9:59:16 AM UTC-7, Pondero wrote:
>
> Too versatile? Hmmm...never thought of it that way. I'm a fickle guy,
> and prone to change stuff up on a whim. I need a bike
> with adaptability...good for cycling, and good for the marriage.
Agreed.
>
> My latest whim is pul
well, Jim, now aren't you the wet blanket. I feel the ability to
transition a bike for different uses is more valuable. That and the fact
that they look so darn nice.
~mike
Carlsbad Ca.
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Hi all.
I'm going back to a Brooks Pro - at least for the time being - from a B-17
and want to attatch my saddlebag. However, the Pro doesn't have bag loops.
I've thought of trying a Nitto Grip, since I'll have to procure some sort
of attachment points. Although the grip looks splendid for tou
On Thu, 2013-05-16 at 13:36 -0700, john wrote:
> Hi all.
>
>
> I'm going back to a Brooks Pro - at least for the time being - from a
> B-17 and want to attatch my saddlebag. However, the Pro doesn't have
> bag loops.
>
>
> I've thought of trying a Nitto Grip, since I'll have to procure some
>
Very nice looking bike Takashi.
From: Deacon Patrick
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To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: Introduction
Welcome, Takashi. Great to see you here. Our Hunqas are the same age. Wonderful
do everything bikes! I love your wood fenders and y
Howdy!
Sorry I can't reply offlist with the mobile site. I am interested in the wheel.
Do you have any more information- rim, spokes, builder, use, etc? How much are
you asking? I am trying to put together a Quickbeam (still sitting in the box!)
and am down to just needing wheels. Anything you
On May 16, 2013, at 3:36 PM, john wrote:
>
> Do any of you with Grips share these fears? Have you come up with a quickie
> locking mechanism of some sort?
Get an Allen bolt skewer or a locking skewer to replace the QR.
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Steve,
I've often wondered how good those are. Do they function just like a Brooks
with built-in loops? Any drawbacks?
Thanks,
Jim W.
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>From: Steve Palincsar
>
>I have some bolt-on bag loops on mine, got them from VO a couple of
>years ago.
>
>
>
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I owned one for a while. My one issue with it on a shortish frame with no
bag support was that it drops the bag down about an inch from where
bag-loops would hold it. In that specific scenario, that inch was valuable
space to lose.
On Thursday, May 16, 2013 1:36:32 PM UTC-7, john wrote:
> Hi a
On Thu, 2013-05-16 at 14:00 -0700, James Warren wrote:
> Steve,
> I've often wondered how good those are. Do they function just like a Brooks
> with built-in loops? Any drawbacks?
The only drawback with mine is they don't fit the diameter of the rails
perfectly, and they can on occasion slide aro
Hello All,
I have a nice vintage Dura Ace wheelset for sale. The wheels are 700c
handbuilt with wheelsmith spokes (36h front and rear) and Super Champion
rims. The rear and front O.L.D is 126mm and 100mm respectively. Rear wheel
comes equipped with a Dura Ace 6 spd cassette, I will also throw i
Sorry, y'all. Premature submission is a serious problem that many men suffer
from...
What I meant to say was...
This wheel will fit right in on your SimpleOne build.
Details:
Phil fixed-free (i.e. flip-flop) high-flange hub, 120mm spacing, 6mm hex head
bolts
DT stainless straight-gauge spokes
Also, a 16T fixed cog and Phil lockring are included.
Photos here: http://flickr.com/#/photos/37784914@N02/8717839769/
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Ha! No easy, blanket answer for that. If you land wrong and hard, you'll
mess up just about any wheel.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/2643604057/
Start slow and low. Get competent rolling up on one wheel and then the
other. Because that develops a good sense of how to land.
And
Carradice sells bag loops for saddles without them. There's less expensive
options than the Nitto also from Carradice: Bagman and SQR rack. Both have
a quick release and you take your bag with you. I've been using the SQR
with my saddlebag and love it.
On Thursday, May 16, 2013 1:36:32 PM UTC-
Thanks Patrick. There's no question, that's the route I would take from
Seattle going North. You are away from the I5 corridor and the scenery of
the Olympic range is supposed to be spectacular--and you don't have to go
near any big towns. And touring near water and getting to take ferry rid
On Thu, 2013-05-16 at 15:22 -0700, Kellie Stapleton wrote:
> Carradice sells bag loops for saddles without them.
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/carradice-cyclo-bag-loops-chrome-per-pair-prod16431/
10 GBP
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> How long is the warranty on new Synergy rims, I wonder. I don't want to
> damage them so new.
>
I have an offcenter rim in the back. From what I have read, the o-centers
are the ones mostly with the cracking issue.
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That video is strangely mesmerizing, Jim.
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What exactly do you mean by Bunny Hoppin'? Are you thinkin' of tryin' to
actually hop over something, clearin' it with both wheels? What is it that
you are tryin' to hop over? I've cleared railroad tracks (yes, both
tracks) on 280-gram sew-up rims (Fiamme yellow-label) and 25c sew-ups, when
>
> Just high/far enough to clear the unseen pot hole or glass, etc. that I
> may not have time to go around.
>
Also, up onto curbs, but never off of 'em.
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Jobst Brandt, in later years, had a bag carrier fabricated that looked like a
stoker stem from a tandem, clamped around the seat post and projecting back and
up over the rear wheel. At the far end was a T that provided a perch for the
mounting straps of the Carradice. It seemed to hold the bag
Haha, I wasn't trying to be a wet blanket, just stating the fact that in
the bike biz, unsophisticated customers tend to shy away from "versatile"
because it sounds like there'd be some kind of performance compromise. This
misguided (but profitable) notion is what has led the bigger bike compani
Great Shaun! It seems that we're gonna have a nice turnout.
On Thursday, May 16, 2013 10:40:01 AM UTC-5, meehan...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> I decided to forego the official Almanzo ride this weekend in favor of
> doing this. This sounds like a lot more fun and really I can't afford to
> take the tim
Thanks Liesl,
I'm impressed, and inspired.
Cheers,
Alex
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Jim I figure your comment is aimed at the perception a potential buyer
would conger in their mind when a sales person states " this bike is so
versatile" they reckon your asking them to make a compromise in value and
function which is the furthest from reality when designing a Rivish
bicycle. W
I have been using this hatchet for about ten years. It doesn't have the fancy
handle, unfortunately. When I first purchased it, all of my backpacking
companions cautioned me not to carry it because of its "bulk" and extra few
ounces of weight. I take it anyway, and almost invariably it gets borr
You mean, like this?
http://www.wallbike.com/racks/berthoud-rack-gb604704-rear-rack-bags
Joe
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Shirt: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/8743628443/in/photostream
American Apparel Size L (so fits like a medium). Basically brand
new/washed condition
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*Too versatile*... never!
Cheers,
David
On Thu, May 16, 2013 at 4:52 PM, hsmitham wrote:
> Jim I figure your comment is aimed at the perception a potential buyer
> would conger in their mind when a sales person states " this bike is so
> versatile" they reckon your asking them to make a compr
The truing bit depends on how well they were put together . The quality of
the aluminum, who knows lol. Just ride 'em as you like I say ... if
the go untrue, true them, if they crack,break get some better rims , have
them built be dedicated professional wheelbuilder :)
Worrying about
The truing bit depends on how well they were put together . The quality of
the aluminum, who knows lol. Just ride 'em as you like I say ... if
the go untrue, true them, if they crack,break get some better rims , have
them built be dedicated professional wheelbuilder :)
Worrying about
Mike:
You've really configured that Hilsen in a lot of ways. That's pretty much
the definition of versatility, assuming they all worked out & did what you
wanted them to do. Grant one time said words similar to "a bike frame
is just a place to hang your parts..." or at least that notion.
Some listers expressed skepticism that my very generously priced P-R
clinchers would survive the goathead hell that is ABQ, NM. Well, I've given
them a proper trial and the answer is, "not without help". When it gets to
where you are afraid to ride the bike because you fear a flat will make you
lat
Mike:
I've been in Jim's shop, & I think you'd like it. You 2 would disagree on
food choices, however.
dougP
On Thursday, May 16, 2013 1:15:22 PM UTC-7, Mike Schiller wrote:
>
> well, Jim, now aren't you the wet blanket. I feel the ability to
> transition a bike for different uses is more
One a ride this weekend (Me on my AHH w/ 35mm Vittoria Hyper Rando tires)
and a friend riding my Ritchey touring bike(Challenge Roubaix tire), we
both descended a hill and into a large patch of broken glass. The Challenge
tires immediately flatted (front & rear). I was able to continue to a safe
Looks real nice.
On Thursday, May 16, 2013 8:19:38 AM UTC-7, BSWP wrote:
>
> I got my forks back from Ed Litton yesterday. He's a frame builder in
> Richmond California, who did a repair on my canti boss and moved my rack
> mounts up higher so the Nitto Mini rack would attach. This is for a 1998
The general theme of "Just Ride" being riding without complication,
daunting goals, and excessive complication, I have found a niche way to
implement that principle: riding with multiple gears.
I was tired this morning and debated briefly whether to take the car to
Stevie's, but decided to ride si
On Thu, 2013-05-16 at 18:37 -0700, Brian Campbell wrote:
> One a ride this weekend (Me on my AHH w/ 35mm Vittoria Hyper Rando
> tires) and a friend riding my Ritchey touring bike(Challenge Roubaix
> tire), we both descended a hill and into a large patch of broken
> glass. The Challenge tires immedi
Hey Steve: as preparatory initiation to mounting Brand New Parigi Roubaix
on virgin rims, you ought to spend 10 years mounting Thorn Proof Toobs on
narrow rims under thick 'n' stiff sidewall'd tires. Does wonderful things
for your grip strength and the virtues of patience and resignation.
On Thu,
On Thu, 2013-05-16 at 19:52 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> The general theme of "Just Ride" being riding without complication,
> daunting goals, and excessive complication, I have found a niche way
> to implement that principle: riding with multiple gears.
Yes, multiple gears can be downright wonde
Dremels! Vise Grips! Hacksaws! Pliers! Files! Hammers! Cutters! Tin Snips!
Sawzalls!
"Beat, beat, and beat again!" (Joseph Stalin.)
On Thu, May 16, 2013 at 8:03 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote:
> On Thu, 2013-05-16 at 19:52 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> > The general theme of "Just Ride" being riding
On Thu, 2013-05-16 at 20:03 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> Hey Steve: as preparatory initiation to mounting Brand New Parigi
> Roubaix on virgin rims, you ought to spend 10 years mounting Thorn
> Proof Toobs on narrow rims under thick 'n' stiff sidewall'd tires.
> Does wonderful things for your gri
I think that it's the bike industry driving the purpose specific train, not
the consumer. But it's always hard to guess which came 1st, the egg or the
chicken.
I have a number of versatile bikes, but when I explain each to
my wife's question of,why so many?, each has a specific purpose.
~mik
Use the smallest hose clamps under the VO loops.
Also, when you are wont to complain about the VO loops, stop, recollect,
and think about the old Cyclo loops; and then congratulate yourself.
I made a perfectly acceptable bracket for mounting Carradice-type
saddlebags onto a modern-type saddle out
If I had the money ...!!!
On Thu, May 16, 2013 at 9:50 AM, Julian Wong wrote:
> Hello All,
>
> I have a nice vintage Dura Ace wheelset for sale. The wheels are 700c
> handbuilt with wheelsmith spokes (36h front and rear) and Super Champion
> rims. The rear and front O.L.D is 126mm and 100mm resp
Great point, Anne - my early-morning research wasn't as clear-eyed as it
should've been.
The Capitol Corridor route (Emeryville to Auburn) seems the most
unrestricted in walk-on provisions for taking bikes aboard:
http://www.amtrak.com/bring-your-bicycle-onboard
So, Auburn looks like my best opt
Yes. Rivendells are too versatile. Way too versatile. Way, way too
versatile. I can push mine up a hill. I can coast mine down a hill. I can
peddle dry, wet or white. Would you could you ride at night? In the
mountains, on the plains, canyons, valleys, mesas too. Why, I could even
ride mine to
Bike parts for sale
Pix here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bonehaus/sets/72157629348609808/
Prices plus actual shipping. Paypal or check is fine.
Ritchey CompLite stem - New
22.2 100mm ext
$45
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Suntour Sprint shifters - New
LD-4850
$50
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Deore 7sp thumbshifters - Very Good
SL-MT62
$35
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Don't want a wider rim. Same size 650b.
What's a good upgrade?
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On Thursday, May 16, 2013 7:53:06 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> Yes. Rivendells are too versatile. Way too versatile. Way, way too
> versatile. I can push mine up a hill. I can coast mine down a hill. I can
> peddle dry, wet or white. Would you could you ride at night? In the
> mountains,
Thanks everyone, especially all the ride reports from those that have
braved the new tunnel. I've decided to bite the bullet, ride into San Jose
and throw the bike on a bus. :) This is more of family get together I'm
heading to anyway but this summer I'll probably take a trip through the new
I had my son in a trailer until he was about 4. When he was 2, I took him
on a weeklong trip along the Oregon Coast. Way fun.
On Thu, May 16, 2013 at 10:41 AM, Lee wrote:
> That would definitely be living the dream, Anne! For the trip in that
> Flickr set I posted, my wife and son came out to
Yes Mike, your Homer is way too versatile. Quite a shame, actually, given
all the marketing hoopla surrounding Rivendells.
I think it's about my size, so you better send it my way poste-haste before
you do something foolish with/to it!!!
:-)
Cheers,
David
On Thu, May 16, 2013 at 9:00 PM, Mike
Also, too pretty and too comfortable. What's the deal!!?
On Thursday, May 16, 2013 9:20:14 AM UTC-7, Mike wrote:
> I've had my Hilsen now almost 5yrs. It's been a great bike and quite
> versatile. I've used it for sporty quick rides, randonneuring, touring,
> camping and just rambling around. I
VO just announced a new bag loop
http://velo-orange.blogspot.com/2013/05/bag-loops.html not in stock yet.
I've used their old ones, which did move around some, but they did the job.
Nick W.
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Mike - they're ahhsome. I've now had mine in about 7 configurations, and
each one worked way better than most bikes I've ridden. I've gone through
7, 8, and 9-speed with friction and indexing, Noodle 46, 42, B115, B135
Randos, and Porteurs. I haven't had Albatross bars on it yet, but give me
some
Sort of, but simpler.
On May 16, 2013, at 7:15 PM, Joe Bartoe wrote:
> You mean, like this?
>
> http://www.wallbike.com/racks/berthoud-rack-gb604704-rear-rack-bags
>
>
> > Subject: Re: [RBW] Nitto Saddlebag Grip - now question about VO loop add-ons
> > From: tim...@bitstream.net
> > Date: Thu
>
> Hi John. I bought a Nitto Grip with a Saddlesack M, and have used it on
> Brooks B15, B17 and B68, always with a rack under the bag - Nitto R14 on
> Schwinn Sports Tourer, Pletscher on Specialized Sirrus, and Nitto Campee
> on Rivendell Hillborne. Plays well enough with all of those. The G
I wouldn't skip Orcas either - Mountain Lake in Moran State Park is
beautiful, and an easy ride from the campground if that's where you're
staying (pay for rentals at Cascade Lake). You can rent a boat there, and
paddle around for a few hours. There's a fun rope swing on the shore, and a
small
Putting my toe in the water here and wondering if anyone out there has a
57cm Bleriot they would like to sell me. Just the frame I think...
Cheers
Mike
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I would not say all RBW models are versatile, but the AHH certainly is. I
do love my AHH, but in a few (recurring) occasions, I found it too
versatile. It always follows the same pattern:
Me: I *need* a new bike to do ''.
Wife: I would think your AHH could handle it, right?
Me:
Wife: Then no. N
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