Do you think I need to mess with a tent? I've slept @ Doheny
campground w/ no bug problems, but this is a little inland. I don't
worry about varmints or reptiles, just don't want to get tore up by
mosquitoes. Maybe just bring some some bug spray and hope for the
best???
On 8/2/13, dougP wrote:
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Hey Cecily,
I recognize you! I hope you don't mind if I share this video with the
other people on the list:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYEMb2zwv-A&feature=player_embedded
I love that video! Congratulations on your new bike!
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The numbers imply a likely ring and cog combination and the standard AW ratios.
Yes, I think more and more that the S3X + fw is the right choice.
Patrick Moore
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On Aug 19, 2013, at 9:12 PM, Nick Worthington wrote:
> For what it's worth, I don't notice any drag on my AW - But I might not
Thanks Doug. Here is the box (not necessarily shipping service) I'm
considering. http://www.shipbikes.com/ebike.html I think this company is
an off shoot from Waterford. I'm not worried about assembly as my son has
a stand and all the tools I will need. Jet Blue quoted me $50, which is a
l
I cast my vote for the Bay Area. I like the Riv anniversary connection,
and I can make it an opportunity to visit my sister out east of Walnut
Creek. Not to mention, some nice wineries and brew pubs!
I hope this comes together, and would be willing to come out early to help,
if needed.
On
Michael,
Still not answering your question entirely--sorry!--but I used shipbikes
last year for the Cascade 1200. They saved me a considerable amount over
going straight to FedEx myself--I do not recall how much, but considerable.
I made one or two changes along the way and customer service w
Perhaps of interest to some on this list ...
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324823804579012611353639956.html#mod=todays_us_front_section
I, for one, have been slowly inching towards this philosophy myself.
Eric N
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Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy
Thanks for all the info, now to get on a permit.
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The frame has been sold
On Saturday, August 3, 2013 1:17:21 PM UTC-6, Rambouilleting Utahn wrote:
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> I picked this up off eBay to build up as a commuter/cruiser but then found
> something better so I want to pass it along to a list member.
>
> If someone here could please crosspost this to the
I had posted these before and then taken them off but would like to try
again, for sale is a 650b white indutries wheelset, less than 60miles
ridden, handbuilt by Anthony at Longleaf bikes, the rear hun is an H3 that
has been modified to 135mm spacing, if you'd prefer 130mm spacing you can
purc
I would like to see the twin cities, but I too find the 20 year anniversary
connection persuasive. Another vote for the SF bay area.
Michael Allen
On Wednesday, July 31, 2013 7:40:24 AM UTC-7, Liesl wrote:
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> Do you think we could do it? Plan it out far enough ahead of time (like a
> year), f
Wheelset is spoken for locally, now its the Frame plus assorted parts, I
plan to photograph everything and then do a new post, will delete this one
then.
On Monday, August 19, 2013 4:45:50 PM UTC-4, Trevor saxton wrote:
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> Seatpost is gone. Bump again if you take everything minus the wheels it
I'm not bringing a tent mild temps and no rain cowboy camping for
me. And the skeeters don't really care for me anyway.
~mike
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Tom,
No worries about my dinner it was no big deal setting things up. Either
Sonny's or P.P. work for me. Esteban glad you can make it, looking forward
to meeting you. Same goes for you Tom. Mike that's cause mosquitoes like
me! No Cowboy camping for me. I'll bring a lock. Tom I'll stash my stu
I like riding my Hunqapillar a lot. I also like fussing with it. I'm
thinking of taking my 44 Noodles off and putting them back on my 650B rando
bike and going with some mountain bars on the Hunq. I like the Bullmoose
bar that Riv sells. But it's not cheap. I also really like the looks of
Those are some UN-Racers, that's for sure.
On Tuesday, August 20, 2013 7:16:02 AM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote:
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> http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324823804579012611353639956.html#mod=todays_us_front_section
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>
> I, for one, have
I ride a Hunqaplliar with bullmoose bars. They are a perfect fit. No
adapters needed! I especially love riding off road. These bars are solid
and give me a great feeling of control. I think you will be very satisfied
with them. ~ Bill
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When I saw your post title I immeidately thought of those "Messing with
Sasquatch" jerky commercials... I have nothing constructive to add to the
thread but the thought of "Messing with the Hunq" as a spoof commercial
made me laugh!
Tony
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I have a Bullmoose cockpit and a Noodle cockpit at the ready for my
Bombadil. The Noodle cockpit gets used a LOT more often, but that's just
me.
On Tuesday, August 20, 2013 10:01:12 AM UTC-7, Christian wrote:
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> I like riding my Hunqapillar a lot. I also like fussing with it. I'm
> thinki
Howdy, I would like to join you guys. I don't currently own a Riv but I am
a FOM (Friend of Manny, with pics to prove it: http://flic.kr/p/dzJi7d
http://flic.kr/p/dZu6Ym).
I just moved to San Diego from San Francisco and would like to make new
bike riding and beer drinking buddies.
I should be ab
Congrats on the sale. Was that an 1987 or an 1988?
On Tuesday, August 20, 2013 7:34:53 AM UTC-7, Rambouilleting Utahn wrote:
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> The frame has been sold
>
> On Saturday, August 3, 2013 1:17:21 PM UTC-6, Rambouilleting Utahn wrote:
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>> I picked this up off eBay to build up as a commuter/cruiser
Beer first. Food second. Wait...is beer food?
On Monday, August 19, 2013, cyclotourist wrote:
> Sonny's Pizza and Pasta is one of my all-time faves... they know how
> to cook with garlic!
>
> Carbonara is great as well, but a touch on the fancy side for a bunch
> of sweaty bike campers.
>
> I
Me too. Slow biking helped by old age. Actually I like to go fast, but my body
doesn't always cooperate. Sometimes I think I'm riding fast until I look down
at the bike computer.
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My vote would be for the Bay Area. I would be up to organizing a casual
QB/S1/SS ride on a weekday before the Jamboree.
AD
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Yeah, the Noodle cockpit is pretty nice. Perhaps I'll just get another
pair of 46 Noodles and interrupters--which I'd really like for trail use.
Who knows!? Do you not use your Bullmoose set up b/c the noodles are
simply more comfortable?
Thanks
On Tuesday, August 20, 2013 1:45:03 PM UTC-4
I'm like Dave at Riv. I'm just a drop bar guy.
On Tuesday, August 20, 2013 11:09:29 AM UTC-7, Christian wrote:
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> Yeah, the Noodle cockpit is pretty nice. Perhaps I'll just get another
> pair of 46 Noodles and interrupters--which I'd really like for trail use.
> Who knows!? Do you not use
I have an AHH 61cm with Albas that would love to ride with you all, too.
Michael
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I will reserve the 14th and 15th. Should be fun.
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Wow...with the Riv anniversary, the volunteers to arrive early, and the
day before ride organizing, this could be a full blown festival!
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It's preposterously easy for me to vote Bay Area, since I'm local. I have
done a lot of business trips in Chanhassen and I will corroborate that the
MSP area is lovely in the Fall, so I vote for BOTH!
On Tuesday, August 20, 2013 8:18:15 AM UTC-7, allenmichael wrote:
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> I would like to see the
I made a doodle poll here:
http://doodle.com/skm8u4ges4gtxqt5
While I created this poll, it does not mean anything beyond that...!
Edwin
Nashville, TN
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Bay Area - July 19-20, 2014. Works for me if I can swing it.
On Tue, Aug 20, 2013 at 8:46 AM, William wrote:
> It's preposterously easy for me to vote Bay Area, since I'm local. I have
> done a lot of business trips in Chanhassen and I will corroborate that the
> MSP area is lovely in the Fall
I was about to put this in Christian's 'Messing with the hunq' thread but
decided it was just enough off topic...
Question for William, or anyone else who has multiple cockpit's set up for
a single bike I'd be interested in your thoughts for doing that.
Specifcally if you have any tricks for
I put one up at Doodle:
http://doodle.com/skm8u4ges4gtxqt5
You can pick from:
SF Bay Area July
MSP Late Sept or Early Oct
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Ok so the local buyer for the wheels backed out, not wanting to part out
the bikes so am going to try for complete bikes.
Here they are, I'd prefer to sell the Roadeo, but do need the money so will
part with the Pelican if I need to.
So, I have decided that I cannot part with my late wife's
There's always Will's option (on the Mountain Tour):
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/staff8.htm
Best,
Eric
Indpls
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I voted for all three. I'm motivated to go, whichever one wins. I hope
that doesn't spoil the poll.
On Tuesday, August 20, 2013 12:00:44 PM UTC-7, Edwin W wrote:
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> I put one up at Doodle:
>
> http://doodle.com/skm8u4ges4gtxqt5
>
> You can pick from:
>
> SF Bay Area July
>
> MSP Late Sept or
For shifters I run Shimano barcons on the Noodles, with the housing
completely outside of the handlebar tape. There are SOMA Thumbie bases on
the bullmoose, and the barcons screw right into those bases. Zero cabling
on the shift side. You do have to use a screwdriver to remove the
shifters,
I just got this bag off of the board and have been using it and like it
alot however I have discovered it is slightly bigger than I need. I would
like to trade it off for a Keven's bag. I don't care about color and it can
be the vegan version if someone has one. I can post some photos later bu
Based on what I could find on the interwebs it was an '88.
On Tuesday, August 20, 2013 11:57:19 AM UTC-6, William wrote:
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> Congrats on the sale. Was that an 1987 or an 1988?
>
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Cool. You measured the trail, didn't you? ;-)
The 1987 is a nostalgic one because that's the one that came with drop
bars.
On Tuesday, August 20, 2013 1:56:00 PM UTC-7, Rambouilleting Utahn wrote:
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> Based on what I could find on the interwebs it was an '88.
>
> On Tuesday, August 20, 2013
I am excited about this. I voted for SF, mostly for the dates. As a teacher,
I have more travel flexibility in the summer. Minnesota and California are
both great venues.
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> I went from drops to Moustaches to Alba's on my Sam.
>
I had Tiagra road brake levers and bar end shifters on the original drops.
*Drops to Moustaches -* Just loosen and remove bar end shifter levers and
road brake levers and remount them on the Moustache after installing stache
onto t
>
> I like an eyeglass mirror that sticks to the inside of your glasses.
> Tricky to get the angle set right at first, but works great once you get it.
>
Works best on flattish frames and not wrap arounds. But does work on one of
my wrap arounds. Frees up cockpit space, and no arms in the way.
Y
I'll take the saddle if you still have it Mike. Just let me know how you
want me to pay. I wanted to reply off list but that option doesn't seem to
be here now. It was always here before.
On Tuesday, August 20, 2013 7:12:12 AM UTC-4, mike goldman wrote:
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> i put on some Proofhide but never use
Hi David,
Any friend of Manny's is our friend. You will make 11 if my count is
correct. 8 with Esteban, two grandfathered in with David Estes, and you.
The camp limit is for 8 but I'm good with 11. Does anyone else have any
thoughts on this? Doug?
~Hugh
On Tue, Aug 20, 2013 at 10:49 AM, David
I'm not a trailist ;-)
On Tuesday, August 20, 2013 3:12:54 PM UTC-6, William wrote:
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> Cool. You measured the trail, didn't you? ;-)
>
> The 1987 is a nostalgic one because that's the one that came with drop
> bars.
>
>
> On Tuesday, August 20, 2013 1:56:00 PM UTC-7, Rambouilleting Utahn wro
Looking at eBay and there is a custom Riv. Seller gives the serial number as
RE2003L and says it was built around 2000. Can anyone tell from the serial
number who built it?
Here is the link:
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?sbk=1&nav=SEARCH&itemId=360721636008
Cheers!
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At 11 a second site seems a good idea, if we can get one. In the past,
we've gotten 2 sites (adjacent) and usually had 12-15 campers.
Locks: I always carry a lock for such situations. As David points out, we
can lash several together. Few thieves can lift 3-4 Rivendells at once.
Tent:
I'd think we'd make nice with the Rangers if we had two sites. I'm not sure
about San Mateo but some State Campgrounds are picky about that.
Of course we can just wing it if there are empty sites and pay for an extra
is it's an issue.
boy this is turning into a shindig!
~mike
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Michael:
They've thought this out, and quote the magic 129" dimension that keeps it
within non-oversize category. We've learned it's helpful to paint the
dimensions onto a box using big stencil letters. It looks official and
eliminates errors on the part of the measuring tape readers.
Thos
looks like all the San Mateo sites are booked for Friday right now... we
will have to chance it and hope they don't notice.
~mike
On Tuesday, August 20, 2013 4:46:31 PM UTC-7, Mike Schiller wrote:
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> I'd think we'd make nice with the Rangers if we had two sites. I'm not
> sure about San Mateo
I don't mind at all! I shared it myself a while back, but I'm sure the guys
who made the film don't mind a little extra promotion. :)
On Tuesday, August 20, 2013 12:28:48 AM UTC-7, samh wrote:
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> Hey Cecily,
>
> I recognize you! I hope you don't mind if I share this video with the
> other peo
Very weird. I placed an order for 4 little Spyderco knives from someone
named in the PP transaction "Rory Fletcher". All well, $40 for 4 knives.
Today, refund of the $40, order canceled, no explanation.
Previous order also canceled.
On Thu, Aug 15, 2013 at 4:29 AM, Ron Mc wrote:
> Patrick, as
Is there a hiker/biker site that is unexploited?
David - great to hear from you. Email me protorio at gmail to see if we can
hook up on the way north. I depart earlier, but who knows!
And when is the trip to Sonny's (love it)/Pizza Port (also love it)
scheduled for?
On Tuesday, August 20, 201
no such thing at San Mateo Esteban. There are precious few H/B sites in So
Cal...Doheny and San Elijo I think are the only two.
There are available sites at the Bluff campground, but they are too close
to the freeway and not very nice. A few miles away from San Mateo too.
Hopefully the Ranger
Just me, my two peeps are not available. So just nine total, correct?
San Clemente State Beach has a pretty much unlimited HB site: It's the
median between the two main one way roads. Not pretty, but gets the
job done.
I've decided to go tentless. That's just how I roll.
On 8/20/13, Mike Schille
Just announced, sign up here:
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/7971483923
I'm going. That makes 10!
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believe.
~mike
On Tuesday, August 20, 2013 5:50:11 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
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> Just me, my two peeps are not available. So just nine total, correct?
>
> San Clemente State Beach has a pretty much unlimited
Then were good. David Greenblatt will make it 9 I think we'll be fine with
9 :-)
~Hugh
On Tue, Aug 20, 2013 at 5:50 PM, cyclotourist wrote:
> Just me, my two peeps are not available. So just nine total, correct?
>
> San Clemente State Beach has a pretty much unlimited HB site: It's the
> medi
Eric - I actually tried that mount on my MB3 - worked fairly well, but I
bumped it into everything! Next time I would look down there would be
nothing but sky, and no way to adjust while riding. Bob
On Tue, Aug 20, 2013 at 3:31 PM, EGNolan wrote:
> There's always Will's option (on the Mountain
Voting? I just make all my decisions via coin toss.
On Tuesday, August 20, 2013 2:34:45 PM UTC-7, WETH wrote:
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> I am excited about this. I voted for SF, mostly for the dates. As a
> teacher, I have more travel flexibility in the summer. Minnesota and
> California are both great venues.
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WOW. I just don't need another bike, but that is tempting.
Don
On Tuesday, August 20, 2013 4:34:52 PM UTC-7, Christopher Murray wrote:
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> Looking at eBay and there is a custom Riv. Seller gives the serial number
> as RE2003L and says it was built around 2000. Can anyone tell from the
> serial n
Go for it Don! It would find no more appropriate home.
Ryan
On Tuesday, August 20, 2013 6:59:42 PM UTC-7, Don Compton wrote:
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> WOW. I just don't need another bike, but that is tempting.
> Don
>
> On Tuesday, August 20, 2013 4:34:52 PM UTC-7, Christopher Murray wrote:
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>> Looking at eBay and
Hey, my wife is studying to be a Librarian, such a great profession. I give
thanks to all librarians, any chance I get, for the very important work
they do, which is all too often under appreciated. (My wife also rides a
Riv-ish Bridgestone, maybe one day a Betty Foy, if we can get money ahead.)
>
> Is that considered a high starting bid price for a ~15 year old frame that
> sold for about 1050$ new (in 1996)?
>
What am I missing?
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It does seem a little on the high side, but if it fits and is what someone
is looking for, it's not an outrageous sum. I recently paid not too much
less than that for a beautiful LongLow frame from the same era once import
fees into Canada and exchange costs were factored in (it did come with a
The Banks-Vernonia Trail has been mentioned on this list before. It's a 20+
mile rail trail about 30 miles west of Portland, OR. Conveniently it goes
through a state park about halfway through.
It seemed to me that an ideal way for my family to see the trail would be
as a one-way overnighter w
I am not interested in fern elves who sleep under leaves or those who can
build a house at the campsite from available materials
What is a nominal weight?
With everything I could want, I am coming in at +22 pounds. I am trying to
pare that away. If I were to take everything, it would include,
Christian, I have a Nitto threadless adapter and think it's a great
option. Doesn't have the most height on it, so still have to use a 17^
stem, but not big deal.
Speaking of stems, Dimension makes a very clean, polished silver one
that I like a lot: http://www.ebay.com/itm/400548673564
On 8/20/
That's patently false, Manny, and everyone knows it. You make all your
decisions with a campfire.
On Tue, Aug 20, 2013 at 7:05 PM, Manuel Acosta wrote:
> Voting? I just make all my decisions via coin toss.
>
>
> On Tuesday, August 20, 2013 2:34:45 PM UTC-7, WETH wrote:
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>> I am excited about
Well done! Great pics too.
Engineering a ride for success sounds like a genius move to me.
On Tue, Aug 20, 2013 at 10:48 PM, Andy Smitty Schmidt <54ca...@gmail.com>wrote:
> The Banks-Vernonia Trail has been mentioned on this list before. It's a
> 20+ mile rail trail about 30 miles west of Portl
Wait, you don't bring a porcelain mug?
What about a camp watermelon? Waffle kit?
Your kit sounds just fine. How does it ride with that weight? Up high? Down
low? Up front? Too slow?
On Tue, Aug 20, 2013 at 11:09 PM, Tom Virgil wrote:
> I am not interested in fern elves who sleep under leaves
I'm looking to spend two weeks doing nothing but riding.
I was looking to fashion a route from
Portland to
Astoria to
Aberdeen to
Port Angeles via the west side of the Olympic National Forest, camping once
or twice then
Port Townsend to
Whidbey Island via ferry, then around the islands for a few
Places in between? Are you suggesting a three-night festival? Mt Diablo, Mt
Tam, Angel Island? Ferries, bridges, cities, mountains and islands?
I guess you weren't. But you could.
Philip
www.biketinker.com
On Monday, August 5, 2013 8:37:31 AM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote:
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> Lost. Who else has a
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