Re: [RBW] Re: Out my back door.

2014-02-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
Tom, Thank you Sir. Ha! I've read about the founding Women of Tujunga/Sunlandbut lack a comprehensive understanding of the native people's of this area. I will remedy that. I am more familiar with the La Jolla indian tribes of long ago and the Cahuilla Indian people's of the Palm Springs region,

Re: [RBW] Re: Out my back door.

2014-02-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
om/ >> >> >> >> >> On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 5:36 PM, Christopher Chen wrote: >> >>> You can visit so long as you sign a contract not to purchase real >>> property north of Yuba City. >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at

Re: [RBW] Out my back door.

2014-02-13 Thread Hugh Smitham
Both are nice...where do you reside now? And who are you? ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Feb 13, 2014 at 3:22 AM, grrlyrida wrote: > No wonder that looked familiar. I use t

Re: [RBW] Re: Out my back door.

2014-02-13 Thread Hugh Smitham
ding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep >>> moving." -- Albert Einstein >>> >>> http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 5:36 PM, Christopher Chen wrote: >>> &g

Re: [RBW] Re: Out my back door.

2014-02-13 Thread Hugh Smitham
Cecily, Keeping it fresh. Humor is mandatory for sanity. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Feb 13, 2014 at 12:20 PM, Cecily Walker wrote: > Y'all are adorable. > > > On Thursd

Re: [RBW] Re: WTT Brooks Honey B17 Special for same in black.

2014-02-14 Thread Hugh Smitham
Michael, I understood what you intended to mean. And yes the printed word doesn't have the nuances of the spoken language. Peace. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Fri, Feb 14, 2014

Re: [RBW] Re: Short ride post snowstorm

2014-02-14 Thread Hugh Smitham
Erl, I'll be cursing the heat at the end of July and wish I lived else where. We make the most of what we have and where we live. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Fri, Feb 14, 2014

Re: [RBW] Re: New bicycle brand from Merry Sales = New Albion

2014-02-15 Thread Hugh Smitham
Steve Soma has you pick/ purchase the fork separately here, http://store. somafab.com/forks.html cost for frame & fork $ 458.99. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Sat, Feb 15, 201

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal February S240 poll.

2014-02-15 Thread Hugh Smitham
Mon, Feb 10, 2014 at 9:25 PM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Tony, > > All you need to do is shift that business stuff one week later or tag on > some Winter mental health days and come along. > > ~Hugh > > "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance,

Re: [RBW] SoCal February S240 poll.

2014-02-15 Thread Hugh Smitham
M, Curtis McKenzie wrote: > > Hugh, > > I only see a 10:53 arrival in Ventura out of Irvine. So maybe 10:53 it > is. > > Curtis > > On Saturday, February 15, 2014, Hugh Smitham > wrote: > >> Riders, >> >> Rob Perks sent me this ride route so pas

Re: [RBW] Re: New bicycle brand from Merry Sales = New Albion

2014-02-16 Thread Hugh Smitham
Thanks for that Justin...fun to read the process. If I wasn't already maxed on bike projects I'd build one of these bikes up just for the head badge. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ O

Re: [RBW] Re: WTT Brooks B17 Honey special [[[Update]]]]

2014-02-16 Thread Hugh Smitham
Price drop...as I'd like to move the process forward. $95. shipped. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Sat, Feb 15, 2014 at 10:43 AM, hsmitham wrote: > Okay, got to thinking the odd

Re: [RBW] Re: New bicycle brand from Merry Sales = New Albion

2014-02-16 Thread Hugh Smitham
ill probably going to be more than they want to spend (usually less > than $300), but a real nice alternative to low-end 'eks and 'izeds. > http://newalbioncycles.com/homebrew-road-bike/ > > > Cheers, > David > > "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride.&qu

Re: [RBW] Re: New bicycle brand from Merry Sales = New Albion

2014-02-16 Thread Hugh Smitham
Awesome! I think it looks like a good bike. When you get it post some pictures and congrats. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Sat, Feb 15, 2014 at 2:48 PM, eflayer wrote: > I orde

Re: [RBW] Re: WTT Brooks Honey B17 Special for same in black.

2014-02-16 Thread Hugh Smitham
Saddle has been spoken for. Thanks for looking. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Fri, Feb 14, 2014 at 10:34 PM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Michael, > > I understoo

Re: [RBW] SoCal February S240 poll.

2014-02-16 Thread Hugh Smitham
tes/1006995 >>>> >>>> Here is the first train arriving into Ventura, >>>> >>>> http://tickets.amtrak.com/itd/amtrak >>>> >>>> 9:35 am & 10:53 am >>>> >>>> Here are the returns, >>>>

Re: [RBW] WTB: Rivendell Atlantis

2014-02-18 Thread Hugh Smitham
Mike, Just a note. The CL ad states he doesn't want to part out. The build is excellent and the price IMO quite reasonable considering what it would cost to build it up. If money is tight then maybe offer to make two payments. Many times people are willing to work with you in instances. The fact h

Re: [RBW] WTB: Rivendell Atlantis

2014-02-18 Thread Hugh Smitham
And looking at the Flickr images the paint appears to be in excellent shape. Now nuff said. -Hugh On Feb 18, 2014 1:54 PM, "Mike C518" wrote: > Thanks for the link! That's exactly what I am looking for! I've sent an > email, waiting to hear back and keeping my fingered crossed on this one. > > I

Re: [RBW] SoCal February S240 poll.

2014-02-18 Thread Hugh Smitham
I was thinking of >>> riding to Sycamore Canyon at Pt Mugu SP and camp at the hiker biker site. >>> Sunday I would ride the dirt rd up the canyon and thru TO to Moorpark and >>> the Amtrak station. >>> >>> ~mike >>> >>> on Saturday, Febr

Re: [RBW] SoCal February S240 poll.

2014-02-18 Thread Hugh Smitham
n arrival in Ventura of 9:35 > am. Will be making this a two night trip. You should as well:) > > Curtis "who needs a bike overnight" Mckenzie > > > On Tuesday, February 18, 2014, Hugh Smitham wrote: > >> Update: >> >> Rob has recruited about

Re: [RBW] Re: Way too good to keep to myself.

2014-02-18 Thread Hugh Smitham
Yep, or one of the lesser valleys in DVNP perhaps Panamint or Eureka. -Hugh On Feb 18, 2014 9:55 PM, "Tom Virgil" wrote: > The ever clueless Tom asks "What is 'DV'"? Death Valley? > > Thanks, > > Tom > > On Tuesday, February 18, 2014 9:31:18 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote: >> >> My guess is DV. Looks

Re: [RBW] SoCal February S240 poll.

2014-02-23 Thread Hugh Smitham
Curtis, What Mike said is correct we will be stopping in Ojai for food ect. Yes there is rain in the forecast but I'm preparing for rain and will ride and camp. If it does rain I think it would be wise to skip the Sulfur Mountain section as it'll be muddy. So we'd ride up the bike trail to Ojai t

Re: [RBW] SoCal February S240 poll.

2014-02-23 Thread Hugh Smitham
> Hugh sounds like a great plan. Are you spending two nights? > > > On Sunday, February 23, 2014, Hugh Smitham wrote: > >> Curtis, >> >> What Mike said is correct we will be stopping in Ojai for food ect. >> >> Yes there is rain in the forecast but I'

Re: [RBW] Re: Change my chain or ride it til it skips?

2014-02-23 Thread Hugh Smitham
Yes. It's that simple. -Hugh On Feb 23, 2014 10:35 PM, "Michael" wrote: > So is it as easy to do myself as just buying a new 9-speed chain, > matching the link count and then snapping together the master link? > > Any tips? > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic

Re: [RBW] Re: Necessity is a Mother.

2014-02-25 Thread Hugh Smitham
Thanks Erl. I'm just smiling and enjoying the ride. These are all lessons for me...and every new experience keeps me young at heart. ~Hugh ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Tue, Feb

Re: [RBW] Re: Necessity is a Mother.

2014-02-25 Thread Hugh Smitham
Thanks Doug, forecast is now calling for heavy rain on Friday. At this point crossing my fingers and hoping for the best. I may resort to a short ride into the canyon and pitch a tent. I was thinking about you and plumbing pipe just the other day and your expertise. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a

Re: [RBW] Re: Necessity is a Mother.

2014-02-25 Thread Hugh Smitham
Hey Mike, Thanks. Yeah the night ride was eerie good. Riding though Flintridge//La Cananda was weird with out street lights. Today's commute was 26 miles with a constant head wind less time to relax and more push which was okay too. Just different. I plan on speaking to Metrolink about moving t

Re: [RBW] Re: Necessity is a Mother.

2014-02-25 Thread Hugh Smitham
Hey Tony, Thanks and yeah we'll see about that. It's been fun. Tomorrow will be day three. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Tue, Feb 25, 2014 at 6:22 PM, Tony DeFilippo wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis w/ some fatties!

2014-02-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
Chris, I too have been lusting after fat tire Atlantis...I don't see that many. Here's one I like a lot. http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/4815790104/in/pool-rivendellatlantis/ and another http://www.flickr.com/photos/fireman483/8541167230/in/pool-rivendellatlantis But I am curious Chr

Re: [RBW] Re: Necessity is a Mother.

2014-02-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
Doug, Yes high ground, yes high ground. I'm a survivor so yes I'll choose some high ground. I told the wife I may pedal Friday 5 miles up Big T bring a book, sandwich, pitch my tent (on high ground) and sleep. And in the morning promptly bring my soaking carcass home. We'll see how important thi

Re: [RBW] Re: Necessity is a Mother.

2014-02-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
Ah ha Jeff your now in Los Angeles. Yeah you have the exact opposite ride from me. We need to ride together soon. Perhaps you'd like to do a S240 in Joshua Tree? ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspo

Re: [RBW] Re: Necessity is a Mother.

2014-02-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
Hey Manny, Yes I will keep a tally good idea. I'm also looking to stitch together a bike commute that has light rail involved to help mitigate the crazy miles. We'll see how that goes. What's your commute these days? ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep mo

Re: [RBW] Re: Necessity is a Mother.

2014-02-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
Of course there are but no curbs, Instead you get pushed into a yucca plant ouch! But the scenery is to die for ;-) -Hugh On Feb 26, 2014 9:52 PM, "sameness" wrote: > And yet I still got hit by a car. > > Saw it happening, so slowed. Quick right turn in front of me. Bumper hit > my front tire ju

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis w/ some fatties!

2014-02-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
Chris, Interesting, the 26" Atlantis I'm building up as a off road beasty for rough stuff bike camping...I'm still debating what knobby tires I'll run? I currently have some Big Ben's for it but not sure they're the road tires I'll want. Lots of folks swear by the Schwalbe supreme's. Anyway, one

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis w/ some fatties!

2014-02-27 Thread Hugh Smitham
Chris, Yeah it's a pain I have to live with. I'll survive. List member Mike Shiller posted a WTB release note about the Nano heck it may have been on this same topic? It gets all jumbled together :-) But the Nano looks interesting and a tire of serious contention, it's relativity light weight, h

Re: [RBW] SoCal February S240 poll.

2014-02-27 Thread Hugh Smitham
Hey Guy's, Well I think it's about time to call this adventure off officially. Mother nature has conspired to throw a wrench into our plans...as I type this the sun is shinning and it's just gorgeous but we all know that can change on a dime! I checked the NOAA site and a Hazardous Weather outloo

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis w/ some fatties!

2014-02-27 Thread Hugh Smitham
Doug, What about the 700c wheel efficiency Vs. the 26"wheel once they're rolling? It's been my understanding one of the reasons many tour bikes are using 26" size wheels is they are easier to get a heavy mass rolling? Seems like that would be true. So as I see it there's always a compromise in cho

Re: [RBW] Re: Reflection on S24O/Mo

2014-02-27 Thread Hugh Smitham
Deacon, That's me wild abandon! Peace Brother. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Feb 27, 2014 at 3:12 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Beautiful responses, Hugh and all! Enjoy wha

Re: [RBW] SoCal February S240 poll.

2014-02-28 Thread Hugh Smitham
Tom, You made me smile this morn. Thanks friend. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Fri, Feb 28, 2014 at 9:25 AM, Tom Virgil wrote: > > In view of the Noachian event occurring in S

Re: [RBW] SoCal February S240 poll.

2014-03-01 Thread Hugh Smitham
Doug, Yep it's wet, Mike, So true. And more green paint too! ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Fri, Feb 28, 2014 at 6:58 PM, Mike Schiller wrote: > Ojai has had 3.3 inches of rai

Re: [RBW] Re: Current Status

2014-03-01 Thread Hugh Smitham
LOL's. Yeah but your winter pictures look more dramatic. Stay warm. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Sat, Mar 1, 2014 at 11:20 AM, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > Thanks a LOT Hugh... W

Re: [RBW] Re: Current Status

2014-03-02 Thread Hugh Smitham
Marc, That storm packed a punch! At least you gave them a chuckle, laughter is good medicine. Look forward to some Spring ride reports. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Sun, Mar 2,

Re: [RBW] Re: Current Status

2014-03-03 Thread Hugh Smitham
Andy, Crappy roads again another reason fat tires are optimal. I don't know how you folks weather (pun intended) the extremes as you do. Perhaps, it's the fact that Spring and Fall are so glorious which sustains. I'd really enjoy a tour like this video, http://vimeo.com/75444916 Looks to be sup

Re: [RBW] Re: Current Status

2014-03-03 Thread Hugh Smitham
tougher than you. > > cc > > > On Mon, Mar 3, 2014 at 4:56 PM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > >> Andy, >> >> Crappy roads again another reason fat tires are optimal. I don't know how >> you folks weather (pun intended) the extremes as you do. Perhaps, it'

Re: [RBW] Re: Current Status

2014-03-03 Thread Hugh Smitham
is a given. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Mon, Mar 3, 2014 at 6:18 PM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Chris Cocochen, > > That's what I've always figured.

Re: [RBW] Re: Boyz On The Hoods Fauxvet 1.0 Ride

2014-03-04 Thread Hugh Smitham
Irving, I figured that's where you were coming from. I think it's okay to share personal thoughts on a blog it just depends if your okay with that being a focus within the context of your blog. Some of my favorite blogs share off bicycling topics. In the end go with what feels right. ~Hugh "Life

Re: [RBW] Looking for some advice, contacts in Portland

2014-03-05 Thread Hugh Smitham
Cocochen comes through big! Awesome. -Hugh On Mar 5, 2014 9:25 PM, "Chris Chen" wrote: > My Family is from Burma. I can put him up. > > We can make Shan-style "Tofu". > > cc > > > On Wed, Mar 5, 2014 at 7:37 PM, Kip Otteson wrote: > >> Hello from Thailand. I'm currently helping a student look

Re: [RBW] Re: Custom Atlantis?

2014-03-10 Thread Hugh Smitham
Peter, I'd figure for the price of a custom, the Bombadil would be a starting point. Since I've never had a custom built I'm speculating but it seems they would help design one with your specific desires in mind or they might discuss why an idea may or may not be feasible. Just my 2 cents. ~Hugh

Re: [RBW] Re: Dalles Mountain 3/9

2014-03-10 Thread Hugh Smitham
Ah I meant Maryhill Duh. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Mon, Mar 10, 2014 at 5:44 PM, hsmitham wrote: > Andy, > > Looks like a great ride. The Mayhill hengy thing is cool. > > ~

Re: [RBW] Re: The mind set of the car centric society

2014-03-11 Thread Hugh Smitham
And bubble anonymity causes poor civility. -Hugh On Mar 11, 2014 9:30 PM, "hsmitham" wrote: > It's all about the dollar. > > ~Hugh > > On Tuesday, March 11, 2014 6:05:04 PM UTC-7, Curtis wrote: >> >> Hi all, >> >> The following may make interesting reading. >> >> >> http://www.collectorsweekly.c

Re: [RBW] Re: The mind set of the car centric society

2014-03-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
> though possibly off topic for this forum. On the contrary..bikes, pedestrians, cars & roadways on point. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 6:52 AM, Matthew J

Re: [RBW] New Albion on SF CL?

2014-03-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
Err and the link http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/4365568477.html ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 4:50 PM, hsmitham wrote: > Didn't these just come out?

Re: [RBW] New Albion on SF CL?

2014-03-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
Maybe too big or too small. But yes tax season or spousal pressure seems like the usual suspects. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 4:59 PM, Joe Bernard wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant's Overseas Trip - What do you want?

2014-03-13 Thread Hugh Smitham
Mr Fong, I should have been more specific, XD2 or XD600 square taper cranks anodized. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 9:46 PM, Brewster Fong wrote: > > > On

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Saluki --- S&S coupled -- custom color!

2014-03-19 Thread Hugh Smitham
It's on my list. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Wed, Mar 19, 2014 at 10:36 AM, Eric wrote: > Wow! That looks amazing! I just might have to do that!! > > > On Wednesday, March 19

Re: [RBW] Re: Leaping onto an Atlantis

2014-03-20 Thread Hugh Smitham
If your used to Carbon then yeah Steel can feel like an anchor...after riding on steel a while it's just a mind set and that anchor still seems to get from point A to point B with some rose smelling along the way :-) ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving

Re: [RBW] Re: Leaping onto an Atlantis

2014-03-20 Thread Hugh Smitham
M, Patrick Moore wrote: > But he is used to steel -- an Atlantis. > > He is > You are > We are > They are > > etc. > > > On Thu, Mar 20, 2014 at 8:15 PM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > >> If your used to Carbon then yeah Steel can feel like an anchor...after >

Re: [RBW] Re: Leaping onto an Atlantis

2014-03-20 Thread Hugh Smitham
mes too serious myself. > > > On Thu, Mar 20, 2014 at 9:38 PM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > >> Yes I know that Mr. Moore from querqe it was a tongue in cheek comment. >> Not the smell the roses part though. >> >> ~Hugh >> >> "Life is like riding a b

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day - Lavendar Saluki!

2014-03-25 Thread Hugh Smitham
It was indeed a great time all that I hoped for and then some. I'll be posting my thought in more detail soon. Look forward to your future ride images and reports. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogs

Re: [RBW] Re: Bloggdy, blog, blog, blog. 180° Southland Overnight

2014-03-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
Doug, Thank you sir. When your chasing that ride, I'll go to great lengths. As far as conspiracies, well perhaps I could take some blame or at least admit I would have needed to take a Thursday off to get a site. But that wasn't feasible as Evan wouldn't have been free and there's no reason to bel

Re: [RBW] Re: Bloggdy, blog, blog, blog. 180° Southland Overnight

2014-03-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
And you'd be buying a bit more time...recent report claims that Wyoming is the next best place to retire. May I suggest the Yukon. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Wed, Mar 26, 2014

Re: [RBW] Re: Bloggdy, blog, blog, blog. 180° Southland Overnight

2014-03-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
Deacon, *There are strange things done in the midnight sun* *By the men who moil for gold;* *The Arctic trails have their secret tales* *That would make your blood run cold;* *The Northern Lights have seen queer sights,* *But the queerest they ever did see* *Was that night on the

Re: [RBW] Re: Bloggdy, blog, blog, blog. 180° Southland Overnight

2014-03-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
Most welcome. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Wed, Mar 26, 2014 at 3:14 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Thanks, Hugh. > > > On Wednesday, March 26, 2014 4:06:06 PM UTC-6, hsmitham wr

Re: [RBW] Re: Bloggdy, blog, blog, blog. 180° Southland Overnight

2014-03-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
I figured to whet an appetite...but of course read on. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Wed, Mar 26, 2014 at 3:24 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On 03/26/2014 0

Re: [RBW] Re: Not all Hilsens are created equal...BG RnR clearance fail

2014-03-27 Thread Hugh Smitham
That Soma 650b gravel tire is on my radar for sure. If it actually happens it'll be on Homer in short order. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Mar 27, 2014 at 9:21 AM, Mike Schi

Re: [RBW] Re: Remember the Turtles?

2014-04-01 Thread Hugh Smitham
That's awesome! And in character no less. Tom, thanks...we had a pond with turtles but the raccoon's kept making our pond a dinner stop so we took them to a larger pond at Descanso Gardens with a bunch of turtle friends. Last I saw was a little head with a red chin popping up from the surface of t

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and Sam Hillborne / AHH Sizing Advice

2014-04-01 Thread Hugh Smitham
Where are my manners, Avery welcome to the group. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Tue, Apr 1, 2014 at 10:06 AM, hsmitham wrote: > Avery, > > What both of these fine gentlemen sai

Re: [RBW] Re: So Cal s480+

2014-04-14 Thread Hugh Smitham
Thanks for saying so. Have a great time. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Mon, Apr 14, 2014 at 11:47 AM, Curtis McKenzie wrote: > Doug, thank you for the tip. We will take your ad

Re: [RBW] Arkel GT18's Panniers pair

2014-04-17 Thread Hugh Smitham
Update: Price drop the pair $230 shipped. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Wed, Apr 16, 2014 at 9:33 AM, hsmitham wrote: > Hi Folks, > > I apologize for the re post I had these up

Re: [RBW] Re: Drum Brakes and Dynomos

2014-04-17 Thread Hugh Smitham
or 26 x 5"!! ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at 6:35 PM, wrote: > There's always 650b x 2.8!!! > http://www.nsmb.com/2015-rocky-mountain-sherpa/ > > > -J

Re: [RBW] Cheviot's poppy picture

2014-04-21 Thread Hugh Smitham
Nicely done. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Mon, Apr 21, 2014 at 12:42 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > Here's some poppy action from Saturday's ride: > > > https://www.flickr.com/photos

Re: [RBW] Caterpillar Crawl Ride.

2014-04-23 Thread Hugh Smitham
Erl, Thanks. I do love it and when I have more time I'll do a loop up Big "T" and down Angeles Crest Hwy. I done it in the past but on a speedier bike. Truth be told I do need to mix it up so everyday not quite realistic for me. And Erl, you have some amazing rides out on the other coast just fant

Re: [RBW] What do you do on your Birthaday?

2014-04-24 Thread Hugh Smitham
If I could I'd edit that damn heading with the correct spelling "Birthday" damn it. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 11:34 AM, hsmitham wrote: > This is what I

Re: [RBW] What do you do on your Birthaday?

2014-04-24 Thread Hugh Smitham
; Fantastic report. Excellent pictures. > > Birthday rides always have a special quality > > > On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 11:46 AM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > >> If I could I'd edit that damn heading with the correct spelling >> "Birthday" damn it. >> >

Re: [RBW] What do you do on your Birthaday?

2014-04-24 Thread Hugh Smitham
e riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep >> moving.” ― Albert Einstein >> >> http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ >> >> >> >> >> On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 11:48 AM, Chris Chen wrote: >> >>> Fantastic report. Excellent pictures.

Re: [RBW] Re: What do you do on your Birthaday?

2014-04-24 Thread Hugh Smitham
Hey Deacon, Thanks Brother, be careful with those palms as well you know ;-) I read the blog not all of it mind you but a good amount sorry you have had to go though such an ordeal. I've booked marked the other material to read when I get some more time...then I'll respond. But in short you fall i

Re: [RBW] Re: GAP Trail from Confluence to Rockwood, PA

2014-04-24 Thread Hugh Smitham
Irl, That's a great lesson...one I'll be working on tomorrow with my wife as we ride on the Beach. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 5:11 PM, WETH wrote: > Dea

Re: [RBW] Re: What do you do on your Birthaday?

2014-04-24 Thread Hugh Smitham
Doug, Thanks! You have a way with brief words packed with wisdom. The Atlantis had a small set back the front derailleur was problematic but I should have it worked out this weekend. Because I used a Phil Wood BB the spindle can be either biased non or drive side making adjustment tricky. The solu

Re: [RBW] Re: What do you do on your Birthaday?

2014-04-24 Thread Hugh Smitham
Thanks Darling. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 5:24 PM, Cecily Walker wrote: > Happy birthday, pal! > > > On Thursday, April 24, 2014 11:34:17 AM UTC-7, hsmit

Re: [RBW] Re: What do you do on your Birthaday?

2014-04-24 Thread Hugh Smitham
I remember that image that was last year? One of my favorite images. So your BD is in May. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 5:22 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > He

Re: [RBW] Re: Going main stream or is that main street.

2014-04-24 Thread Hugh Smitham
Mike, Agreed. I thought the same...give em time. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Wed, Apr 23, 2014 at 2:33 PM, Mike Schiller wrote: > Unfortunately, looking over their gear that i

Re: [RBW] What do you do on your Birthaday?

2014-04-24 Thread Hugh Smitham
Curtis, Indeed you will. We have much strategzing to do. Thank you my dreams are simple these days. To spend time with Family and Friends like you on and off bikes. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blog

Re: [RBW] Re: What do you do on your Birthaday?

2014-04-24 Thread Hugh Smitham
Hey Bryan, Thanks, yes lots more saddle time. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 8:38 PM, Bryan wrote: > Hey, Hugh > > Happy Birthday! Best wishes for a great y

Re: [RBW] Re: What do you do on your Birthaday?

2014-04-25 Thread Hugh Smitham
Andy, I'm glad you enjoyed the post. I really love the blogs I read from the other coast as I've never (hope to in the future) ridden a bike in any of those locations like your Pittsburgh. When I think about how to celebrate the day of my birth I don't think, I want this materiel thing or that or

Re: [RBW] Re: Smoking might be good for you

2014-04-25 Thread Hugh Smitham
http://www.amazon.com/Road-Valor-Cyclist-Inspired-Nation/dp/030759064X I have it if you'd like to read it. I can mail it to you. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Apr 24, 2014

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Rip-off?

2014-05-01 Thread Hugh Smitham
Chris, Great story. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, May 1, 2014 at 5:09 PM, 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Funny. When I

Re: [RBW] Re: Annoying unwanted commentary/advice while riding a Rivendell.

2016-04-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
Hey is this John Oliver masquerading as Jim Warren?? Or perhaps the "Dude" Priceless. "This aggression will not stand, man". ROTFL On Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at 3:05:35 PM UTC-7, James Warren wrote: > > For me, Julian's story is notable for one huge reason: > > that the guy said to him, "you're

[RBW] Re: Conversations with Grandma

2016-05-01 Thread Hugh Smitham
Yes. Be in the now. Thus time and space expand and you have eternity. ~h On Friday, April 29, 2016 at 3:21:44 PM UTC-7, Garth wrote: > > Yep . . . . I was thinking about Grandma . . . sitting on the porch . > . .and me out for a ride. No matter where I go . . . .still as ever she > is e

[RBW] Re: My (f)Atlantis in the new Bunyan Velo

2016-05-04 Thread Hugh Smitham
Mark, Taking my time though this issue and reveling in each page. Thanks for sharing. ~Hugh On Monday, May 2, 2016 at 1:58:45 PM UTC-7, Mark Reimer wrote: > > Hello friends, > > Just wanted to share that I've got an article in the new Bunyan Velo > magazine, sort of an 'introduction to winter

[RBW] Re: Riv-ish Ride Down the CA Coast

2016-05-04 Thread Hugh Smitham
Eric, Outstanding! I hear there is a dirt route down the coast, which I'd love to find and ride. I love the route you took some of the best of California. Thanks for the post. ~Hugh On Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 8:21:48 AM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote: > > I finally pulled the trigger this past wee

[RBW] Los Angeles MTB Urban Ramble.

2016-05-07 Thread Hugh Smitham
Not really any Riv content and I apologize for that. Thought some might like to read a ride report. Here Tail Winds, ~Hugh Los Angeles, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gro

Re: [RBW] Re: I'm in on the Fat-Lantis club

2016-05-10 Thread Hugh Smitham
Drew, Very nice build, I know just how sweet the Atlantis rides it defies the notion that stout tubing rides dead. On the contrary it rides with nimble spirit and loaded handles like sure footed with comfort. I don't know whether I would say it's Riv's best offer because Riv offers so many great

[RBW] Re: Gifford Pinchot NF

2016-05-11 Thread Hugh Smitham
Hey Mike, If possible could you illustrate the route you'd take from GPNF through Rainier? Gravel roads preferred. ~Hugh On Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 8:08:29 PM UTC-7, Leaf Slayer wrote: > > I've done a fair amount of riding and bike camping in the GPNF and use the > FS map. It's fine. I'm not

Re: [RBW] Re: Gifford Pinchot NF

2016-05-11 Thread Hugh Smitham
emind me. There are a lot of options. One thing > for anyone heading up to Rainer from Packwood or close by, be sure to take > Skate Creek Rd. It's not gravel but it's a winner. > > --mike > > > On Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 12:16:25 AM UTC-7, Hugh Smitham wrote: &g

[RBW] Re: Jan's Appaloosa

2016-05-11 Thread Hugh Smitham
Brian, Saw your Flickr feed. So sweet. You always have such great builds. I'm sure she'll love every pedal stroke. Cheers, ~Hugh On Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 11:00:18 PM UTC-7, stonehog wrote: > > Pics of the build for my wife's new Appaloosa. Tape in honor of the late > Prince. > > https:/

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!!

2016-05-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
Corwin, I'm sure there is. David will let you know what you need to do. Look forward to seeing you at the end if June. ~Hugh On May 12, 2016 10:36 AM, "Corwin" wrote: > Hi - > > Any chance there's still room? > > If so, I'd like to come. > > Thanks, > > > Corwin > > On Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!!

2016-05-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
I like the way you're thinking Mark. On May 12, 2016 6:48 PM, "'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch" < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > That's very funny, same thing happens to me every time I see this post. > Beacon is just a few miles north of the academy, on the other side of the >

Re: [RBW] RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!!

2016-05-13 Thread Hugh Smitham
> >> June 24th & 25th... make it happen! >> >> On Thu, May 12, 2016 at 7:43 PM, Hugh Smitham >> wrote: >> >>> I like the way you're thinking Mark. >>> On May 12, 2016 6:48 PM, "'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch" &

[RBW] Re: Seeking advice: How to clean bartape off my Albatross bars

2016-05-17 Thread Hugh Smitham
Goo Gone. I'm impatient so I put some elbow grease in the process. ~Hugh On Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 7:52:13 AM UTC-7, Rob H. wrote: > > I've had this beat up set of Alba bars for a while, don't quite remember > if they're the CrMo or Aluminum bars. At any rate, I've got tape on it from > lever

[RBW] This Really happened!

2016-05-17 Thread Hugh Smitham
A sort of longish post about a recent SoCal bike adventure. You can read about it here . Cheers, ~Hugh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

<    1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10   >