Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal Overnighter AKA S240 December 13 & 14th

2013-12-05 Thread Hugh Smitham
as they want an official fire ring these days. So if there is one a fire there will be. Personally I like to do a stealth camp with no fire pits. Where I grew up we made our fires and knew how not to burn the place down. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep mov

Re: [RBW] Re: The Search Continues

2013-12-05 Thread Hugh Smitham
Yep. Less tread though. I hope the tour version has tread. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- A <http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/9810.Albert_Einstein>lbert Eistein On Thu, Dec 5, 2013 at 6:10 PM, Dan McNamara wrote: &

Re: [RBW] Re: The Search Continues

2013-12-05 Thread Hugh Smitham
t how goods and services make it to our door with less personal interaction, there by leading to these underpaid hard working anonymous folk. I wish we could go back to when the brick & mortar stores were the norm, but I'm realistic that that can't happen always forward ever faster...

Re: [RBW] Re: The Search Continues

2013-12-05 Thread Hugh Smitham
atural evolution in commerce and we have to adapt to the changing environment or be left behind. I know it's sad but the almighty dollar or what ever is the catalyst. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- A <http://www.goodreads

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal Overnighter AKA S240 December 13 & 14th

2013-12-05 Thread Hugh Smitham
Thanks for confirming what I was pretty sure of just not 100%. Ahhh to live in a tinder box. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- A <http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/9810.Albert_Einstein>lbert Eistein On Thu, Dec 5, 2013 a

Re: [RBW] Re: Crazy-priced Riv water bottles on ebay

2013-12-06 Thread Hugh Smitham
se equalities suffer it's just how humans operate which is what Scott is commenting on. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- A <http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/9810.Albert_Einstein>lbert Eistein On Fri, Dec 6, 2013 at 9:02

Re: [RBW] Re: Good compromise between a Marathon and a Hetre? Is it the Soma Xpress 650b?

2013-12-06 Thread Hugh Smitham
Thanks Lynne, Good to know...my Hetres went where they shouldn't have. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- A <http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/9810.Albert_Einstein>lbert Eistein On Fri, Dec 6, 2013 at 1:08

Re: [RBW] Re: Good compromise between a Marathon and a Hetre? Is it the Soma Xpress 650b?

2013-12-06 Thread Hugh Smitham
Thanks Lynne, Good to know...my Hetres went where they shouldn't have. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- A <http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/9810.Albert_Einstein>lbert Eistein On Fri, Dec 6, 2013 at 1:08

Re: [RBW] Re: Crazy-priced Riv water bottles on ebay

2013-12-06 Thread Hugh Smitham
to the CC & Hillborne which are both made in Taiwan not the Atlantis though if the Atlantis was made in Taiwan it'd still be an awesome bike. And what Bill said. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- A <http://www.goodread

Re: [RBW] Re: Good compromise between a Marathon and a Hetre? Is it the Soma Xpress 650b?

2013-12-06 Thread Hugh Smitham
Sometimes luck happens in both directions, the Hetres are really intended for a very narrow use which as I said previously I pushed that boundary so I won't be going to them again. And David if your reading this I'll get with you about them. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycl

Re: [RBW] Re: Crazy-priced Riv water bottles on ebay

2013-12-06 Thread Hugh Smitham
Yeah don't think that last one will be forth coming. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- A <http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/9810.Albert_Einstein>lbert Eistein On Fri, Dec 6, 2013 at 7:08 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote:

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2013-12-06 Thread Hugh Smitham
Watched and enjoyed it...I think it commendable to look for a means to keep elderly folks like my self riding while not falling over and doing harm to ones self. IIRC bikes aren't stable merely by the gyroscopic effect or trail but by mass distribution. Thanks for sharing Curtis. ~Hugh &qu

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal Overnighter AKA S240 December 13 & 14th

2013-12-09 Thread Hugh Smitham
e. I hear cold ain't easy when your bones get old:-) ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- A <http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/9810.Albert_Einstein> lbert Einstein On Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 4:51 PM, Andy Smitty Schmidt <54ca.

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal Overnighter AKA S240 December 13 & 14th

2013-12-09 Thread Hugh Smitham
Too true. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- A <http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/9810.Albert_Einstein> lbert Einstein On Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 7:31 PM, dougP wrote: > "What I like about your community is it'

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal Overnighter AKA S240 December 13 & 14th

2013-12-10 Thread Hugh Smitham
r no shoes. Cocodyne- repairing fractured Coconuts with twine and shellac since 1961 we don't need no stinking ball peen hammer & fancy wancy nail polish. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- A <http://www.goodreads.com/author/

Re: [RBW] Re: Good compromise between a Marathon and a Hetre? Is it the Soma Xpress 650b?

2013-12-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
Mike your tempting the tire gods. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- A <http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/9810.Albert_Einstein> lbert Einstein On Thu, Dec 12, 2013 at 10:09 AM, Mike Schiller wrote: > of course many of

Re: [RBW] Re: New Sneakers for Homer.

2013-12-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
I'm looking forward to mounting em and putting some miles on them. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- A <http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/9810.Albert_Einstein> lbert Einstein On Thu, Dec 12, 2013 at 11:15 AM, Evan

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal Overnighter AKA S240 December 13 & 14th

2013-12-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
The Coconut takes a licking but keeps on riding. The Coconut.<http://www.flickr.com/photos/pedalpusher61/11343625426/> ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- A <http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/9810.Albert_Einstein> lbert E

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis 53 or 54.5

2013-12-17 Thread Hugh Smitham
working out the messaging :-) I can assure you this Atlantis is in remarkable condition and worth the time to check it out. Enjoy the process. -Hugh On Dec 17, 2013 1:18 PM, "dougP" wrote: > Richard: > > Likely you can easily fit more than one frame size. Rivendell has >

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: SlickerSack & Platrack

2013-12-18 Thread Hugh Smitham
ld be rather than the belt loops to just have a draw cord to loosen or tighten as needed. Though the loops and a belt work and look okay too. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- A <http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/9810.Albert_Ein

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal Overnighter AKA S240 December 13 & 14th

2013-12-19 Thread Hugh Smitham
le of days in nature. Both Friday and Saturday in Ojai look to be a high of 66F with a low of 40F and dry so not too bad, I'm going to REI today to pick up a USGS map of the area and a larger stuff sack for the sleeping bag.You need anything? ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To ke

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal Overnighter AKA S240 December 13 & 14th

2013-12-19 Thread Hugh Smitham
Mike, Hope you feel better soon! Evan and I are going for it...I'll deal with the mud at least it won't be raining. Anyway making a few changes to the ride... ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- A <http://www.goodrea

Re: [RBW] SoCal Overnighter AKA S240 December 13 & 14th

2013-12-20 Thread Hugh Smitham
Thanks Curtis. Wish you could make it. Merry Christmas. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- A <http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/9810.Albert_Einstein> lbert Einstein On Fri, Dec 20, 2013 at 4:53 AM, Curtis McKenzie wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal Overnighter AKA S240 December 13 & 14th

2013-12-22 Thread Hugh Smitham
Ah yep we were...in a dead zone but right where we wanted to be. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- A <http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/9810.Albert_Einstein> lbert Einstein On Fri, Dec 20, 2013 at 7:37 PM, dougP wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter Solstice Hike a Bike S240

2013-12-22 Thread Hugh Smitham
Lol's Doug...yeah I recall that commercial. Yep I'm an olden. The Brown rice went with the Indian curry dish...figure since the British Empire spent so much time in the sub-continent they'd blend together sufficiently as it was they complimented each other quite well. ~Hugh "

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter Solstice Hike a Bike S240

2013-12-22 Thread Hugh Smitham
Cocochen just following yer lead :-) ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- A <http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/9810.Albert_Einstein> lbert Einstein On Sun, Dec 22, 2013 at 3:44 PM, Christopher Chen wrote: > Supper cla

Re: [RBW] Winter Solstice Hike a Bike S240

2013-12-22 Thread Hugh Smitham
Curtis both you and Mike were missed, and I'm working up a ride report...discovered good information for future rides. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- A <http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/9810.Albert_Einstein> lbe

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter Solstice Hike a Bike S240

2013-12-23 Thread Hugh Smitham
Thanks Smitty. More to come. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- A <http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/9810.Albert_Einstein> lbert Einstein On Mon, Dec 23, 2013 at 3:56 PM, Andy Smitty Schmidt <54ca...@gmail.com&

Re: [RBW] Winter Solstice Hike a Bike S240

2013-12-24 Thread Hugh Smitham
's is realizable) or what ever you fancy. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Keep the rubber side down. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Sun, Dec

Re: [RBW] Winter Solstice Hike a Bike S240

2013-12-24 Thread Hugh Smitham
point for back country rambling but on longer days and an early start would be great from another location. I'm thinking of doing a flash S240 on Gleason soon! ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Alber

Re: [RBW] Re: New Nitto Rear rack

2013-12-24 Thread Hugh Smitham
eeping the center of gravity low. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Tue, Dec 24, 2013 at 7:37 PM, Michael wrote: > I don't know how you rack-laden chaps do it. >

Re: [RBW] Re: From the ground up - first installment

2013-12-24 Thread Hugh Smitham
t casing version. I'll believe the width when it's mounted and calipered :-) I heard this from "Riv" a couple a weeks ago. ~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: Winter Solstice Hike a Bike S240

2013-12-25 Thread Hugh Smitham
ng is unloading panniers and flipping the bike over<http://www.flickr.com/photos/coconutbill/9397904918/in/set-72157634848441291> ! ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/

Re: [RBW] Re: Bleriot First Ride

2013-12-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
Ahem, This is my experience with the GB *Hetre*<http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-love-affair-is-over-grand-bois.html>tire. YMMV. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blog

Re: [RBW] Re: Bleriot First Ride

2013-12-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
compromise with any tire just depends on what you're willing to give up to gain. No such thing as a slash proof tire as far as I know. Looking for a more slash resistant tire with moderate weight not super light weight and decent speed. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your ba

Re: [RBW] Re: Bleriot First Ride

2013-12-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
love my FF Rumpkins. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Dec 26, 2013 at 9:03 PM, Peter Morgano wrote: > I was looking at the force field rumpkins for some rocky trai

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter Solstice Hike a Bike S240

2013-12-28 Thread Hugh Smitham
So you took delivery of a new pair? On Dec 28, 2013 9:18 AM, "Coconutbill" wrote: > Rumpkins are nice. >> >> >> -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the > Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this topic, visit > https://groups.google.co

Re: [RBW] Re: SolCal Ride for Saturday January 4, 2014

2013-12-28 Thread Hugh Smitham
I'm in. For both. Yeah we don't want beers off the table. On Dec 28, 2013 10:28 AM, "David Yu Greenblatt" < david.yu.greenbl...@gmail.com> wrote: > Count me in. But please don't joke about skipping the beers. > > - David G > > > > On Sat, Dec 2

Re: [RBW] Re: SolCal Ride for Saturday January 4, 2014

2013-12-28 Thread Hugh Smitham
than that...it would be a cool adventure and I wish I could do it. Maybe in the not too distant future. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Sat, Dec 28, 2013 at 10:35 PM, Coconutbill

Re: [RBW] Re: Larger 650B Homer's

2013-12-30 Thread Hugh Smitham
cond saluki question. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Sun, Dec 29, 2013 at 10:59 PM, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > Hugh, > > The geometry sheet is definitely usefull i

Re: [RBW] Re: Larger 650B Homer's

2013-12-30 Thread Hugh Smitham
o the buyer of their non standard sizes. I never really realized that my Hilsen was the largest 650b they listed/produced. I also know that you know all this it's just me being didactic for my own sake. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you

Re: [RBW] Re: Larger 650B Homer's

2013-12-30 Thread Hugh Smitham
1.) Toe overlap and 2.) Aesthetic. I understand the first and the second doesn't really make sense as can be seen by Steve's previous Saluki. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blog

Re: [RBW] Re: Cable End Soldering

2013-12-31 Thread hugh flynn
I'm still using bee's wax. Simple. Clean. Nice. Hugh Flynn Newburyport, MA On Mon, Dec 30, 2013 at 11:17 PM, Benz, Sunnyvale, CA wrote: > It is possible to solder stainless if you use the right flux. Look for > stainless-specific flux; they usually contain zinc chloride and >

[RBW] End of 2013 Sunrise Coffee & Tea club.

2013-12-31 Thread Hugh Smitham
Whew! Almost missed getting one of these in before the year was finished. Read about it *here* <http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/>. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/

Re: [RBW] Re: End of 2013 Sunrise Coffee & Tea club.

2013-12-31 Thread Hugh Smitham
Well good weather is inevitable but in your case I hope for a small heat wave so you can do that trail sooner than later. I hear Chicago goes off in the good weather months as an amazing bike city. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving."

Re: [RBW] Re: End of 2013 Sunrise Coffee & Tea club.

2013-12-31 Thread Hugh Smitham
. > > ~mike > > On Tuesday, December 31, 2013 10:18:01 AM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote: >> >> Whew! Almost missed getting one of these in before the year was finished. >> Read about it *here* <http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/>. >> >> ~Hugh >> >> &qu

Re: [RBW] Re: New Nitto Rear rack

2014-01-01 Thread Hugh Smitham
ke how the low rider mounts keep the load low for added stability plus that they're removable. It doesn't seem they're that popular among "Riv folk so less feed back. I just dig the way they look with and without low rider attachments. Thanks for the reply and Happy New Year. ~

Re: [RBW] Re: SolCal Ride for Saturday January 4, 2014

2014-01-02 Thread Hugh Smitham
Looking forward to the ride. On Jan 2, 2014 9:57 PM, "Curtis McKenzie" wrote: > > Hi, > > To firm up the details. > > Meeting Time: Saturday January 4 at 9:00 am > Meeting Place: The USS Recruit at Liberty Station San Diego ( > http://www.ntclibertystation.com/directions.php#North) > Route: Al

Re: [RBW] Re: 1 bike? Could you do it?

2014-01-03 Thread Hugh Smitham
Ah it seems you left out as a possible 650b the Rambler? Have you eliminated it from your possible choices? After reading http://baiku-velomann.blogspot.com/2013/12/rambler-ride-report-and-review.html this review my next bike? ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you

Re: [RBW] Re: 1 bike? Could you do it?

2014-01-03 Thread Hugh Smitham
You are correct Steve. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Fri, Jan 3, 2014 at 8:28 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On 01/03/2014 11:20 AM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > &g

Re: [RBW] Re: SolCal Ride for Saturday January 4, 2014

2014-01-04 Thread Hugh Smitham
Tom, You will be missed my friend and there will other rides coming up. Evan and Mike will be missed as well. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Fri, Jan 3, 2014 at 8:

Re: [RBW] Re: New Nitto Rear rack

2014-01-06 Thread Hugh Smitham
Tom, Thanks for the confirmation on the campee racks. The Atlantis has had a small set back...I didn't like the color so it's being repainted.More to come shortly. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- A

Re: [RBW] Re: New Nitto Rear rack

2014-01-06 Thread Hugh Smitham
It's on my list of racks Mike. So what's your record?? You ready for the first S240 of 2014? ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Mon, Jan 6, 2014 at 4:37 PM,

Re: [RBW] Re: Hetres are done.The search continues.

2014-01-07 Thread Hugh Smitham
Michael, That's a good idea. Though Cyclotourist asked for the tire to boot it I imagine and city ride it? I was still considering what to do with the tire and I really like your idea. We'll see. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep mov

Re: [RBW] Re: Hetres are done.The search continues.

2014-01-08 Thread Hugh Smitham
. On the point about spokes, I was pricing out components to build a 650b wheel set and it seems that there are no 650b spokes available? Which size spoke do you use for a 650b build? Maybe once I read the answer it'll be a duh moment. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep yo

Re: [RBW] Re: 13 shots for 13...2013 that is...and maybe a few more...

2014-01-09 Thread Hugh Smitham
Deacon, Great images and obviously a wonderful year. Yes these images yours and mine are my memory too. Been busy but will hopefully have mine submitted by this weekend. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Eins

Re: [RBW] Re: Speaking of Off-Pavent Rides... Come to Redlands this Spring!

2014-01-10 Thread Hugh Smitham
Cool I'm the third registrant. Planning on coming out and doing a portion of the ride soon maybe February? ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Fri, Jan 10,

Re: [RBW] Re: Speaking of Off-Pavent Rides... Come to Redlands this Spring!

2014-01-10 Thread Hugh Smitham
Let's set a date soon, cause the calendar is filling up quick. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Fri, Jan 10, 2014 at 10:20 AM, cyclotourist wrote: > Filling up f

Re: [RBW] Re: [650B] Re: Schwalbe 650B/27.5 Thunder Burt Review

2014-01-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
Yep there's always a compromise. But thanks I'll be ordering them in the near future. They sound great. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 6

Re: [RBW] Sackville Medium Saddle Bag: Do They come in Black?

2014-01-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
;t already. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 5:42 AM, Eric Platt wrote: > Seem to remember they were first black. But as Thomas mentioned, there > w

Re: [RBW] Sackville Medium Saddle Bag: Do They come in Black?

2014-01-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
Err sorry...Tom already answered this question. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 6:31 PM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Brian, > > Came ac

Re: [RBW] Re: 13 shots for 13...2013 that is...and maybe a few more...

2014-01-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
We really do have a great community on this list.Yes we do but then there are those that just have to create their own list. Poke, poke, poke...feel me poking Smitty. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Eins

Re: [RBW] Re: 13 shots for 13...2013 that is...and maybe a few more...

2014-01-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
Thanks...I'd been off a bike for longer than I care to be and I was checking with Riv on the timing. I was like our Dachshund waiting for the mail to come through the mail slot, stare, stare, stare. It's here! ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you m

Re: [RBW] Re: Speaking of Off-Pavent Rides... Come to Redlands this Spring!

2014-01-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
could pick you up and we drive out late Friday(large amount of commuter traffic going East) camp at David's ( hey David you did make that offer months ago) and be up for the ride early Saturday morning. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.

Re: [RBW] Re: Crazy Idea: Riv National Jamboree

2014-01-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
Or a new group? ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 8:18 PM, Abcyclehank wrote: > Jim and Jim you are the best thanks to each of you for steppi

Re: [RBW] SoCal S240 a Month Club

2014-01-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
Correction: On the stash the bike part I want to make it clear I was proposing a hike to the summit for the sake of a summit then come back down and find our camp site. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Eins

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal S240 a Month Club

2014-01-13 Thread Hugh Smitham
would help considerably. Fellows I know this would be a really early day for both of you but why not park a car at my house and we'll ride the 8.5 miles to the station. It's all downhill. This way you make Saturday a bit easier. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your ba

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal S240 a Month Club

2014-01-13 Thread Hugh Smitham
Coco, Are you going to grab the train up your way? ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Mon, Jan 13, 2014 at 9:20 AM, Coconutbill wrote: > I'll seemingly need to

Re: [RBW] Re: Crazy Idea: Riv National Jamboree

2014-01-13 Thread Hugh Smitham
oo much I'll understand and try to figure something else out. ~Hugh"who wants to cram in as much Rivyness in 2014 as he can" Smitham "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal S240 a Month Club

2014-01-13 Thread Hugh Smitham
Remember Doug there will be the Hike a Bike on the edge of the Los Padres in February and this time hot springs are on the menu with an epic 30+mile downhill section down to Ventura. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Eins

Re: [RBW] Re: Betty Arrived today

2014-01-14 Thread Hugh Smitham
ng but it's fun too. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Tue, Jan 14, 2014 at 9:17 AM, Michael Hechmer wrote: > Right, > I didn't choose it. It choo

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW 20th Anniversary Gathering and Entmoot -- SF Bay edition

2014-01-15 Thread Hugh Smitham
If we do it on the 12th it really helps me on Summer planning...noticed a lot of folks are available for multiple dates? Of course I'm not the center of the universe so I will go with the flow. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." --

Re: [RBW] Bike Camping. We are DOING IT WRONG

2014-01-15 Thread Hugh Smitham
Yep I can see it...nice looking set up! What does that Kiva weigh? And pack dimensions? That's especially nice for wet climes. Thanks for sharing. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogs

Re: [RBW] Bike Camping. We are DOING IT WRONG

2014-01-15 Thread Hugh Smitham
Ray, I found something similar as someone mentioned Golite: http://www.golite.com/Shangri-La-5-Tent-P46714.aspx They make a smaller one too. Love the Oregon story. I presume the trip was along the Oregon coast. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep m

Re: [RBW] Re: All turned around bout rims [SOS Help!]

2014-01-16 Thread Hugh Smitham
;m gravitating toward the Sun rims and...hold on incoming from the Bigshill. Mike, I like Velocity rims (Riv digs them) but do they come in black? And the price is a bit more. I was hoping to keep the total cost down. So since I'm leaning toward the Sun Rhyno Lite's has anyone per

Re: [RBW] Re: All turned around bout rims [SOS Help!]

2014-01-16 Thread Hugh Smitham
Mike, Does cheap translate into poor performance? ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Jan 16, 2014 at 7:38 PM, Mike Schiller wrote: > Hugh...most people say w

Re: [RBW] Re: All turned around bout rims [SOS Help!]

2014-01-16 Thread Hugh Smitham
Mike, Your link didn't work? Does Velocity make the Dyad in a 26" rim? ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Jan 16, 2014 at 8:48 PM, Mike Schiller wrote: &

Re: [RBW] Re: All turned around bout rims [SOS Help!]

2014-01-16 Thread Hugh Smitham
How about these? http://www.velocityusa.com/product/rims/nobs-559 ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Jan 16, 2014 at 8:48 PM, Mike Schiller wrote: > can't

Re: [RBW] Re: All turned around bout rims [SOS Help!]

2014-01-16 Thread Hugh Smitham
Right they don't make a Dyad in 26" ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Jan 16, 2014 at 9:18 PM, Christopher Chen wrote: > No Dyad in 26" but t

Re: [RBW] Re: All turned around bout rims [SOS Help!]

2014-01-16 Thread Hugh Smitham
Oh my! I'm going back and forth between a rabble and sanity. No really thanks Andy I'll check it out. But first. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Jan

Re: [RBW] Re: All turned around bout rims [SOS Help!]

2014-01-16 Thread Hugh Smitham
Got it Mike. I'll check them out and talk to the wheel builder. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Jan 16, 2014 at 9:22 PM, Mike Schiller wrote: > hmmm

Re: [RBW] Re: All turned around bout rims [SOS Help!]

2014-01-16 Thread Hugh Smitham
Thanks Mike. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Jan 16, 2014 at 9:37 PM, Mike Schiller wrote: > The noBS is what I suggested before. But I really think it'

Re: [RBW] Re: All turned around bout rims [SOS Help!]

2014-01-16 Thread Hugh Smitham
I know Grant you are a chatty sort. But really thanks for the explanation with some history behind it...history is always fun stuff in my book! Lesson and all. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Eins

Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell riders use for tire pumps on the road?

2014-01-18 Thread Hugh Flynn
even along a chain stay, I'll take a full size pump with me. If I can't make an alternate position work for a frame pump, I'll toss a Road Morph in my saddle bag and call it a day. No mini-pumps here. They just aren't worth the hassle. Hugh Flynn Newburyport MA On Jan

Re: [RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

2014-01-19 Thread Hugh Smitham
warm depending on your geographic location and sense of style. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Sun, Jan 19, 2014 at 6:52 AM, Ron Mc wrote: > something else crossing

Re: [RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

2014-01-19 Thread Hugh Smitham
'm gonna wear that to ride a bike and just give up on a fantastic activity. Racing has infected the overall consciousness IMO negatively. It's this stupid competitive chip we carry around that prevents a bulk of society to slow down and enjoy the ride. There my rant is over for now, but I

Re: [RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

2014-01-20 Thread Hugh Smitham
>Many people wear lycra cycling clothing for reasons that have nothing whatsoever to do with racing. People here ought to keep that in mind .Do tell? ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings

Re: [RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

2014-01-20 Thread Hugh Smitham
'm good to go. If the weather gets real cool I have a pair of wool Ibex commuter knickers. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Mon, Jan 20, 2014 at 7:29 PM, Matthew J

Re: [RBW] RBW 20th Anniversary Gathering and Entmoot -- SF Bay edition

2014-01-20 Thread Hugh Smitham
What I said on Flickr loudly! ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Mon, Jan 20, 2014 at 9:38 PM, Philip Williamson < philip.william...@gmail.com> wrote: &g

Re: [RBW] Re: The why post? You decide.

2014-01-22 Thread Hugh Smitham
Deacon, My Brother...I understand and am touched by your deep understanding of the seen and unseen. Peace, ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 3:44

Re: [RBW] The why post? You decide.

2014-01-22 Thread Hugh Smitham
Cocochen, To a point. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 4:00 PM, Christopher Chen wrote: > Wait this is about a righteous ride, isn

Re: [RBW] The why post? You decide.

2014-01-22 Thread Hugh Smitham
Chris, You nailed it! I have noticed you are an insightful and curious individual and enjoy your wit. With regards to impermanence and attachment I practice an Eastern Philosophy and admire the Buddha' wisdom. Looking forward to meeting you this coming Summer. ~Hugh "Life is lik

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

2014-01-22 Thread Hugh Smitham
it's nice to have Sunny days in the 80's but then there's the too much of a good thing issue. I'm about to do a medicine dance to summon the rain Gods. So bundle up and take a short ride in that blustery weather my friend. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep

Re: [RBW] ISO Black Surly racks.

2014-01-23 Thread Hugh Smitham
Hi Michael, What kind of condition and how much would you be asking? Curious why aren't you using it? ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 7:42 P

Re: [RBW] Re: School me on wool...

2014-01-25 Thread Hugh Flynn
Woolite is great - just not for washing wool :-). I've been using Johnson's Baby Shampoo to wash wool for years. It's gentle, smells great, and seems to do the trick. Hugh Flynn Newburyport, MA On Jan 24, 2014, at 11:55 AM, James P wrote: > The only piece I'd add to

Re: [RBW] Re: The why post? You decide.

2014-01-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
for us it will continuously remain a mystery. And yes even the Atheists believe in something even if it seems like nothing. One pedal stroke at a time... ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blog

Re: [RBW] Re: The why post? You decide.

2014-01-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
Patrick, Ah you can say what you like my Brother. My post was an introspective one and your thoughts and beliefs are valid. Please feel free to clarify. After all I believe the "Riv" universe would approve as long as there's no serious proselytizing. You are loved. ~Hugh "L

Re: [RBW] Re: The Windsor Rides!

2014-01-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
Bill, I find it interesting that this was an inexpensive bicycle...cause it looks outstanding. Curious you said IIRC that you planned using it for overnights? ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Eins

Re: [RBW] Re: The why post? You decide.

2014-01-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
How come I've never seen you in my church?? ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Sun, Jan 26, 2014 at 7:44 PM, grrlyrida wrote: > Years ago when I had a subscri

Re: [RBW] SoCal February S240 poll.

2014-01-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
Oh did I leave those out? ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Sun, Jan 26, 2014 at 9:08 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > "Bikes, beers and books are on the agenda and g

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