As an educator, I'm also a fan of S.M.A.R.T goals, probably more so than my
middle schoolers, though.
In 2023 I managed to ride 200k, 300k, and 400k brevets. For 2024, I'm
planning on adding the 600k, in part because I've always wanted to do the
whole series, in part because I scored an entry
xt Gold Rush Randonee in a couple of years.
>
> Have fun,
> Toshi in Oakland
>
> On Fri, Jan 5, 2024 at 10:34 AM Brady Smith wrote:
>
>> As an educator, I'm also a fan of S.M.A.R.T goals, probably more so than
>> my middle schoolers, though.
>>
>>
Here's my two cents:
I did RAGBRAI last year with my parents, both of whom have done it more
than a dozen times (I grew up in Cedar Rapids).
My dad managed to snag hotels or rooms in family/friend homes reasonably
close to each town, which made a real difference in the heat. I remember
seein
Happy Birthday Bill! As a Utahn, I’m a bit jealous of SFR’s frequent winter
brevets. Ours are still a few months off, so I content myself with Nordic
skiing as the weather makes it available, and Zwift races here and there.
Best of luck on the 200k!
On Thu, Feb 8, 2024 at 6:00 PM Bill Lindsay wro
Lazy randonneuring is smart randonneuring. I have no qualms about going to
the wall in a Zwift race every now and again, but if I'm out for 10-20
hours, I'd better enjoy it. Congrats on your ride!
Brady in SLC
On Monday, February 12, 2024 at 1:48:34 PM UTC-7 chefd...@gmail.com wrote:
> Meanwhi
I don't have much to say about numbers, but I have a BMC Monster Cross and
a Roadini that, with the exception of brevets, I mostly use
interchangeably. On flats and uphill they feel like very similar bikes.
Downhill is where the Roadini really shines. Coming down the canyons here
in Utah, the B
I'll be there on my Roadini.
On Monday, July 3, 2023 at 4:19:57 PM UTC-6 Tirebiter ATX wrote:
> I plan to ride my Homer
>
> On Mon, Jul 3, 2023 at 2:51 PM Michael Moore, Jr.
> wrote:
>
>> Not this year, but I hope to bring my Bleriot in 2024 or 2025. I hear
>> great things. Have fun!
>>
>> --
It'd be hard to go wrong with any Riv except maybe the Hillibikes. One of
my fellow Salt Lake Randonneurs has a Rambouillet that he seems to really
like. I haven't done any randonneuring on my Roadini, but having just
finished RAGBRAI on my Roadini, I wouldn't hesitate to ride it for any
randon
I did the whole thing on my greysilver Roadini, which I brought off this
listserv a year or two ago. I somehow missed the group you encountered, but
I did see a couple with a Homer and a Hillborne, a lovely double-top tube
Hillborne, a silver, flat bar Appaloosa, another woman on a very shiny
H
I saw all of the above plus a custom touring bike from Franklin Frames,
which the internet tells me is a now-defunct framebuilder from Ohio. 26"
wheels, Rene Herse 1x, SRAM AXS shifting. A really cool bike.
On Fri, Sep 1, 2023 at 10:57 AM John Dewey wrote:
> Probably my old boss, Richard hizself
I used to live in Fort Lee, and it was the prospect of commuting across the
GWB down to Chelsea and back each day that got me into cycling.
We moved to Utah mid-pandemic and went back to NYC for the first time last
week. I rented a road bike from Bicycle Habitat and did the classic Bear
Mounta
I'd been looking forward to this ride for a long time.
I turned 40 in the fall, not long after my dad was diagnosed with leukemia.
He knew he was sick when he started the first day of RAGBRAI last summer
and found the first 40 hot and hilly miles of an 80 mile day unbearably,
miserably difficu
all. Great bike.
BMS
On Wed, Apr 24, 2024 at 1:12 PM John Bokman wrote:
> Is this a first gen, or later roadini? Curious: on what tires did you
> ride this event? Any pictures?
>
> John
> Portland, OR
>
> On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 10:01:38 AM UTC-7 Brady Smith wrote
t;
> Best wishes to your father.
> 466 days to L-E-L!
>
> Bill Lindsay
> El Cerrito, CA
> #6551
> On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 10:01:38 AM UTC-7 Brady Smith wrote:
>
>> I'd been looking forward to this ride for a long time.
>>
>> I turned 40 in the
5:29 PM RichS wrote:
> Brady, I admire your fortitude. That's a ride to remember. Thank you for
> sharing your story and the photos.
>
> Best,
> Rich in ATL
>
> On Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 11:17:58 PM UTC-4 Brady Smith wrote:
>
>> A few weeks ago I wrote about my f
A 400k is an awesome ride at any pace. Congratulations!
On Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 12:30:19 PM UTC-6 Bill Lindsay wrote:
> Great work Toshi!
>
> Bill Lindsay
> El Cerrito, CA
>
> On Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 11:37:58 PM UTC-7 ttoshi wrote:
>
>> I finished the San Francisco Randonneurs 300k al
I definitely get what Ted is saying about putting yourself in a prison with
objective goals.
My big goal this year was to do my first SR series. I did a 200-300-400k
last year. All I needed was to add a 600. Easy, right?
I wound up calling it quits on the 400k last weekend with about 100 miles
to
I have the 2020 Roadini in 54cm. I would describe the ride quality as
"fabulous." By comparison, I also have a Black Mountain Cycles Monster
Cross that I set up for randonneuring. In most situations, I would say the
bikes are quite similar, even allowing for the fact that the BMC is shod in
44
I bought a BMC La Cabra out of the first run and set it up with Ritchey
Beacon bars. My first season riding in the mountains around Salt Lake City
I did not see anyone else on drop bar bikes. The second year, I noticed a
few people riding gravel bikes on mellow singletrack. So far this year the
A few months ago I was behind a guy on a brevet who was riding a brand new
Giant road bike--Di2, road tubeless, the works. He hit a staple and I got a
rather large spray of sealant in the face. He also spent the next 45
minutes trying and failing to seal the hole, then getting a tube in, then
h
A Homer Hilsen is my favorite by far. I’ve wanted one since I first heard of
it, long before I realized that it was also the perfect bike for the kind of
riding I do.
Atlantis is a distant second, followed by Sam Hillborne and Joe Appaloosa.
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I know there are a few old threads on this but I thought I’d ask if anyone had
recent experiences of replacing the tension bolt on a B17 saddle. Mine has
snapped after about 3000 miles, or roughly a year. I haven’t heard back from
Brooks customer service yet and the only replacement I could find
I'm just outside NYC. It looks like the only authorized repair shops are in
Seattle and Philadelphia, and the one in Philly (Transport Cycles) is all
out of the part. This may take a while... Thanks for your attention!
On Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 12:36:32 PM UTC-4, Ted Lewis wrote:
>
> Whereab
The story of my life lately:
1. Click on some pedal strokes but not all—insufficiently greased pedal.
2. Click on hard efforts only—dirty chain. Clean and lube and it goes away.
3. Creaking sound started when pedaling uphill on bailout gear with 40 pounds
of child and gear but progresses to un
I’ve been Herse-curious for a while, but have always decided against them due
to concerns about durability, especially since I don’t have tubeless-compatible
rims. But I also recently read that Jan Heine actually runs his tubed, and I’ve
encountered other people doing the same. Since there are l
Thanks everyone—almost everyone I’ve ever seen on Reddit talking about Herse
tires claims to use them tubeless, but it figures I would find the tubed
holdouts here. I’d say I’m convinced, and also just realized that my SKS P50
fenders will clear a 45mm tires, so Snoqualmie Pass it is!
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I’ve heard rumors from the local randonneuring club (New Jersey) that there may
be a populaire or two this summer, but everything else in my area is canceled.
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An update: I bought a pair of Snoqualmie Pass tires with the standard casing
last week and set them up right away. They went on to my TB14 rims fairly
easily and are an absolute joy to ride. Plenty fast on the road, but they
really have me seeking out what limited gravel roads and trails we have
If you decide low trail is what you want, you might consider the Soma Grand
Randonneur. Designed by the Boulder Bicycle people, but way, way cheaper
than their All-Road. If I had funds for a third bike, it would probably be
the one I'd choose.
On Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 10:06:09 PM UTC-4, A
I was out riding with the kid today when my rear derailleur abruptly dropped
all the way to the bottom cog. I stopped, undid the corresponding bar end
shifter (a Gran Compe EnE from Velo Orange), wiped some gunk off and put it
back together. It worked for a little while but soon gave out again a
Beeswax—great idea!
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I wouldn’t be surprised. As far as I can tell the original Riv silver shifter
and the Gran Compes are identical—probably made in the same factory—and they
seem to have failed in the exact same way.
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I was cleaning one of my bikes today when I noticed some faint stress marks
around some of the spoke holes on these Dyad rims—only visible under the right
kind of light. Do I have a problem? If so, how serious are we talking? This
wheel is only a year or so old, and it’s only been trued once, an
Love the bike, and good to see a fellow Iowan on this list. I live in NJ now
and while we have some great cycling I do miss the miles and miles of quiet
country roads.
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I was sort of surprised upon buying my BMC monster cross that Mike Varley specs
Tektro Oryxs, but honestly I’ve had good experiences with them. On my dad
bike/commuter (a heavily customized Jamis Aurora), I have the Oryxs with Kool
Stop dual compound pads and I’ve had no problem stopping down st
I have a set of SnoPs mounted to H Plus Son TB 14 rims under the VO 52s on
my BMC Monstercross. I ride a mix of road and dirt and find clearances to
be acceptable.
On Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 2:54:51 PM UTC-4 Adam wrote:
> Thanks
>
> And thanks to the list, I have some on the way.
>
> I'll post
That's awesome. I just bought a BMC La Cabra and have felt a tad bit
conspicuous riding it on trails in the greater Salt Lake area. Glad to know
there's someone else out there doing the rigid MTB thing. I'll be up in
Park City during the day for the next couple weeks and can't wait to
explore.
My wife has already agreed to buy me a frame in Mermaid for our 10th
wedding anniversary. Cannot wait.
On Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 12:01:21 PM UTC-7 BobW wrote:
> That's great to hear! Where did you see this announcement? I did not
> notice anything on the Riv website???
>
> On Saturday
Is there any reason why one couldn’t just use medium reach brakes with
skinnier tires on this new model? I’m starting to wonder if the new VO
Randonneur might not be a better option, or if I should just keep an eye
out for an older Roadini/Rambouillet. I already have a BMC monster cross I
use w
This is a helpful thread. I was ready to jump on the next Roadini shipment,
but this would be replacing a Jamis Aurora I no longer need, and that's
already an old school touring bike with heavy-ish tubing and stable, boring
ride quality. I have a bike's worth of parts parts that need a rim-brake
For quick trips around town I usually just wear hiking books--with wool
socks, I'm plenty warm down into the teens.
For longer rides, there's really nothing better than neoprene shoe covers.
I went out for almost four hours today in 35 degree weather, wearing
regular cycling socks, my Pearl Iz
Great bike! I also share Paul's enthusiasm for the view. Until June I lived
right on the other side of the bridge from where that shot was taken and
rode my bike into the city for work. Utah has natural canyons as opposed to
man-made ones, but I do miss those long, rolling hills along the Hudson
Hi Ahmed,
Any chance you'd consider parting it out or just selling the rolling
chassis?
Brady in SLC
On Friday, February 4, 2022 at 8:27:27 AM UTC-7 Ahmed Elgasseir wrote:
> Thanks for the advice Bill. I’ll think on that.
>
> Best
> A
>
> On Fri, Feb 4, 2022 at 7:16 AM Bill Lindsay wrote:
I regularly ride my Riv-styled BMC monster cross with a Rapha brevet jersey
and Rivendell MUSA pants. I like the look, the jersey is great, and
sometimes the pants are a welcome break from the usual lycra, especially in
moderate temperatures.
As for bikes, I too have been tempted by full-suspe
Hi Ezra,
Any idea on the TT measurements for this model?
Thanks,
Brady
On Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at 6:01:11 PM UTC-7 ezra...@gmail.com wrote:
> Unfortunately the day has come... I'm low on space/money and must sell my
> beloved Roadini. This 2020 model was originally owned and ridden b
B&M lights are excellent. I have the IQ-XS. It's a great commuting light.
On Friday, May 13, 2022 at 11:43:50 AM UTC-6 Doug H. wrote:
> I just received a Hands On Wheels 650b Cliffhanger with a Kasai Dynacoil
> RB hub! I'm always amazed at the quality of Rich's wheels. I bought a front
> only
I concur with all the advice about getting your own work stand. I bought a
basic Park Tool stand a few years ago and went from relying on the shop for
everything to doing everything but wheel builds on my own. Entirely worth
it.
I’m also a stickler for noises. A few weeks ago I started up my l
miles in the coming
year, including a pair of 200ks, the Princeton 300k, and D2R2,
pandemic-depending. I sort of doubt those will happen, but you never know.
Best of luck to everyone on their 2021 aspirations!
-Brady Smith
On Saturday, December 12, 2020 at 1:16:37 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote
I’ll do my 20 mike round trip commute down into single digits, provided ice
isn’t an issue. In that weather, I’m wearing my winter bibs, wool socks,
overshoes, a thermal baselayer, a wool jersey, an outer layer (usually my
Rapha insulated brevet jacket), a hat and mittens. I have a pretty heavy
I put a pair of Snoqualmie Pass tires on my BMC monster cross this spring
and rode the hell out of them all summer, but as it gets colder and my
riding is increasingly restricted to commuting, I find myself using the
bike less and less. Objectively, I've had one puncture in about 1000 miles,
wh
r 19, 2020 at 8:44:41 PM UTC-5 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
> wrote:
>
>> Schwalbe Ice Spiker Pros, because January through April's gonna see more
>> snow than ever!, probably won't melt until July in Northern Jersey, maybe
>> August.
>> -Kai
>>
>> On Satu
I'll second what Bones said. I have the DC980s on a BMC Monster Cross with
Snoqualmie Passes and there is tons of clearance. Shouldn't be a problem at
all.
Brady in NJ
On Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 2:14:35 PM UTC-5 Patch T wrote:
> Luke, that's correct! And thank you!
>
> On Tuesday, Januar
Looks like the family and I are relocating to Salt Lake City. Question for
fellow Utah listers: How big of a problem are goat heads? I was on the
verge of ordering a new dynamo wheel a few months ago but held off in case
going fully tubeless winds up making more sense. In New Jersey, where we
h
t; has an active eradication program. The trail is usually very clear of them
>>> but the shoulders can trap them in the cinders/gravel. Your current tires
>>> will be perfect for most of your riding here.
>>>
>>> Feel free to DM if you have any questions you&
I'm a teacher, so I used to commute in the dark pretty frequently. Now that
we've moved and I have to drive (SLC to Park City is not really bikeable
with any regularity, unfortunately), in the warmer months I'll do after
work rides with the expectation that I'll get home in the dark. I usually
Sounds like a great idea to me. I have a Jamis Aurora that I've rebuilt with a
bunch of Riv-esque parts over the years, and I've always hoped to swap out the
frame for a Sam when the time came. My only reservation is that the Jamis is my
daily commuter, and it manages a nice balance of being non
I heard that ride reports are encouraged, so I figured I share this one.
Enjoy!
https://brankubranku.wordpress.com/2020/09/07/bear-mountain-finally-a-ride-report/
-Brady Smith
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I’d be interested, though my weekends are hit or miss. I’m in Fort Lee but
could drive anywhere.
On Sunday, September 20, 2020 at 4:05:18 PM UTC-4 Roberta wrote:
> It won't be as big or as exciting as our wonderful Eastern ride at Mohonk
> for Riv's 25th anniversary, but I did notice a large n
For a shorter ride, here's the Half-Dirty
Populaire: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27124941
On Sunday, September 20, 2020 at 7:08:56 PM UTC-4 John Hawrylak wrote:
> Roberta
>
> The Cranbury 200K is fairly flat and some NJ Rando person may have a
> shorter version
>
> John Hawrylak
> Woodstown
If the 17th is the weekend for this ride, I’m all in. Atlantic
Highlands/Henry Hudson Trail works for me.
On Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 6:18:37 AM UTC-4 Justin Kennedy wrote:
> You should be able to park in Atlantic Highlands or at the ferry terminal
> in Highlands.
>
> A good friend owns
Hi all,
I'm planning some improvements to my BMC Monster Cross and a new crankset
is among them. I had it built with a 48x34 setup but after riding it for a
while I've decided 46x30 is probably more my speed.
I'm curious as to the group's thoughts on the merits of the Velo Orange and
Rene He
Thanks for everyone's thoughts. I think the VO makes more sense for me now.
I didn't realize the range of chainrings available with the VO crankset, or
that the Herse cranks are only compatible with Herse chainrings. I'll leave
the latter for when the wife finally lets me build a dream bike.
O
Hi all,
I was hoping to make it today, but alas, family obligations have
intervened.
It sounds like I may meet a few of you this spring when the NJ Randonneurs
(fingers crossed) get going again.
Happy riding!
Brady
On Friday, October 16, 2020 at 10:57:21 PM UTC-4 Roberta wrote:
> Kai, it
The Riv model is hard to explain to non bike nerds. I made a half -hearted
effort at convincing my wife to let me replace my Jamis Aurora frame with a
Sam when they were about to go live and she said something to the effect of
“Why not just wait and make sure we don’t need this $1500 for somethi
I’ll clean my bikes every week in the winter, every other week for the rest
of the year unless I’ve been riding in the rain and picked up a lot of
sludge. I always check wheels for true and tires for wear and debris at the
same time. Otherwise I maintain things as needed. I keep an eye on pad an
Hi all,
I noticed that some more Sam Hillbornes are coming in December in my size,
and I’d love to snag one. My only hesitation is that the frame it would be
replacing—a Jamis Aurora—also pairs nicely with our Thule Ridealong and
about 35 pounds of toddler. Is the Sam stout enough to handle a
I’ve been wearing disposable surgical masks on my rides to and from work.
The wire band at the top conforms to my nose well enough to prevent fogging
and they are easy to pull down on open stretches where there are no other
people. Not the most sustainable option, but they work better for riding
My Roadini resides on a Zwift hub when not being used outside. I give it a
good wipe down after a Zwift session. I believe Zwift has a traditional
steel road bike option in game, but since Zwift is the one place where I
care about being a weight weenie, my avatar rides a Tarmac.
Brady in SLC
O
I had mine set up with a Microshift R539 9-speed FD for a bit. Worked
great, but I eventually swapped to a spare 48-34 crankset I had lying
around, just for additional simplicity.
On Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 2:02:34 PM UTC-7 Brian David Lewis-Jones
wrote:
> Just replying to my own thread
I actually just signed up for this one. My dad had done the Triple Bypass a
few times 10-15 years ago, and my parents and their friends used to do Vail
Pass every summer. He died around five weeks ago after a leukemia relapse,
and we'd talked about spreading some ashes at Vail Pass. As a cyclist
I've used my Roadini on a fair amount of gravel. With 35mm tires it's
pretty comfortable on forest roads. The limiting factor is probably hand
fatigue on long dirt descents. I'm rim brake for most things, but gravel in
the mountains is where hydro discs really make a difference.
On Saturday, Fe
I've settled on five as my ideal stable:
1) E-cargo bike. It's a car replacement. Gets the most miles of any bike.
2) My Roadini as general road bike.
3) BMC Monster Cross as rando/light touring bike
4) La Cabra--in theory it's my gravel/forest road bike but practically it's
my city bike wh
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