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

2014-01-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
Well your just freakish. ~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 9:13 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > I wear wool shirts (t-shirt, jersey, polo) pretty mu

Re: [RBW] SoCal February S240 poll.

2014-01-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
If a hatchet there will be then you better haul it out West. ~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 9:13 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > Better re-thin

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

2014-01-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
Oh was Freakish a bad thing? It wasn't meant that way. Like in he had freakish stamina. ~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 9:20 PM, cyclotourist

Re: [RBW] SoCal February S240 poll.

2014-01-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
I thought that was a petrol derivative. ~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 9:21 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > Don't leave home without one. &g

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

2014-01-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
oy the ride." - Seth Vidal > > > > > > On Sun, Jan 26, 2014 at 9:22 PM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > >> Oh was Freakish a bad thing? It wasn't meant that way. Like in he had >> freakish stamina. >> >> ~Hugh >> >> "Life is like rid

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

2014-01-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
No worries. On Jan 26, 2014 9:43 PM, "cyclotourist" wrote: > Pretty booked up :( Feb & March are crazy busy! Too bad as it looks like a > good one! > > Cheers, > David > > "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal > > >

Re: [RBW] SoCal February S240 poll.

2014-01-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
The phrase was IIRC an American express commercial. Plastic is the derivative. On Jan 26, 2014 9:40 PM, "cyclotourist" wrote: > The hatchet or the towel? > > Cheers, > David > > "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal > > >

Re: [RBW] SoCal February S240 poll.

2014-01-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
Sure thing Mr Robinsontouritsa. On Jan 26, 2014 10:50 PM, "cyclotourist" wrote: > Just one word: Plastics! > > Cheers, > David > > "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal > > > > > > On Sun, Jan 26, 2014 at 9:45 PM, Hug

Re: [RBW] Re: The Windsor Rides!

2014-01-27 Thread Hugh Smitham
Anyone seen Tom?? ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Mon, Jan 27, 2014 at 8:36 AM, Allingham II, Thomas J < thomas.alling...@skadden.com> wrote: > Not THAT in

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

2014-01-27 Thread Hugh Smitham
ow turn out as Friday is hard for working folks) want to do Casitas Pass? Or you could do the ride your suggesting. we'll see how things shake out. Let me know if your available for the 28th. If I get zero bites I have a solo overnight ride planned in my neighborhood. ~Hugh "Life is l

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

2014-01-27 Thread Hugh Smitham
Jeff, I do hope you flip that over to 80/20 or better. This would be a great one to get to know you and it'll be mellow as you'd like and the bonus of Ojai isn't too bad either. Are you just regrouping in the old family haunts before moving to the West side of Los Angeles? ~Hugh

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

2014-01-28 Thread Hugh Smitham
Why exaggeration? I mean it as a gentleman's ride which could be like the ride" Team Dream" did on SCDR ;-) Really, how about "leisurely" or we'll coin it the P&C ramble "pedal and chat" ramble...I like the sound of that even better. ~Hugh "Li

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

2014-01-28 Thread Hugh Smitham
Truly. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Tue, Jan 28, 2014 at 10:07 AM, sameness wrote: > Are you just regrouping in the old family haunts before moving to the West &

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

2014-01-29 Thread Hugh Smitham
Rob, Thanks for the info I was hoping to hear from you. I hope you can make it as it's in your back yard but understand your business and family obligations may supersede involvement. I was going to and will reach out to chat about the various locations of interest. ~Hugh "Life is l

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv horse-trading on a Riv-centric site

2014-01-29 Thread Hugh Smitham
freely about their money and don't actively look to save when they can. I can say with certainty that I've spent more at Riv than all the used parts I've picked up on this list. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv horse-trading on a Riv-centric site

2014-01-29 Thread Hugh Smitham
;s what I love about this forum. Sorry but I do think this spot light on pursuing a deal on this list-serve is absurd and I wish I never saw it. For my sake and the lists sake I'll attempt to have a smile on my face. ~Hugh"straining to smile about this thread" Smitham "Life

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv horse-trading on a Riv-centric site

2014-01-29 Thread Hugh Smitham
And Bill if Joe had bought a round of pitchers of good stout let me drink one before popping this topic I'd of had a huge grin...there now I found my grin. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusin

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv horse-trading on a Riv-centric site

2014-01-29 Thread Hugh Smitham
Where's the beef? The beef got pounded! Tip the pint take a long draw. Grin. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Wed, Jan 29, 2014 at 5:56 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv horse-trading on a Riv-centric site

2014-01-29 Thread Hugh Smitham
:-) ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Wed, Jan 29, 2014 at 6:02 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > I'd probably want to be less popular now than when this topic seemed

Re: [RBW] Nitto Campee Front rack installation?

2014-02-05 Thread Hugh Smitham
ampee rack now? ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Wed, Feb 5, 2014 at 5:52 PM, Christopher Chen wrote: > no mid-fork brazeons? > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/

Re: [RBW] Nitto Campee Front rack installation?

2014-02-05 Thread Hugh Smitham
is where I was planning on picking up the campee rack, http://www.alexscycle.com/campee-1/camping-carrier/nitto-front-camping-carrier-for-randonneur.html?currency=USD Thanks for the help. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving."

Re: [RBW] Nitto Campee Front rack installation?

2014-02-06 Thread Hugh Smitham
Tom, Is it possible to get some close up's of the Atlantis rack mounting, especially at the top mounting point? ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Feb 6, 2014 at

Re: [RBW] Nitto Campee Front rack installation?

2014-02-06 Thread Hugh Smitham
ely on the Atlantis? You mentioned to Minh that you had fenders but the clearance was tight. What was the combo? Thanks for dealing with all these questions but you've tread where I'm going :-) ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving."

Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto Campee Front rack installation?

2014-02-06 Thread Hugh Smitham
Minh, The one with detachable low rider attachments :-) On Feb 6, 2014 1:29 PM, "Minh" wrote: > > For some reason i still can't figure out which rack Hugh is wanting to >> use! the one with the detachable low racks, or the BFR (rack #1 or rack #2 >> in Tom

Re: [RBW] Re: First SoCal S240 in the new year ride report.

2014-02-07 Thread Hugh Smitham
on and nice downhill sections. It has only whetted my appetite to explore. This is the time of year IMO as the temps are low and bugs nonexistent. Soon I'm thinking of Pacifico Mountain. You have any experience with that area? ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance,

Re: [RBW] Re: First SoCal S240 in the new year ride report.

2014-02-07 Thread Hugh Smitham
Doug, Thanks and they will keep coming. On the matter of the Atlantis and the next S240 sadly no. I'm shooting for March! I thought about the RSR I think the Hilsen is more appropriate for that ride. Really looking forward to our next ride keep me posted. ~Hugh "Life is like riding

Re: [RBW] Re: First SoCal S240 in the new year ride report.

2014-02-07 Thread Hugh Smitham
I that would be better for a small group. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Fri, Feb 7, 2014 at 12:44 PM, Mike Schiller wrote: > I've ridden to the summit of Mt Pacific

Re: [RBW] First SoCal S240 in the new year ride report.

2014-02-07 Thread Hugh Smitham
When it's happens it'll be the right time. -Hugh On Feb 7, 2014 7:22 PM, "Curtis McKenzie" wrote: > Hugh, > > Enjoyed your ride report. Hope to tag along some time. > > On Friday, February 7, 2014, Hugh Smitham wrote: > >> Mike, >> >>

Re: [RBW] Re: First SoCal S240 in the new year ride report.

2014-02-07 Thread Hugh Smitham
Patrick, Thank you. Are you talking about Camp 16 as a fixer? ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Fri, Feb 7, 2014 at 6:24 AM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Fantastic! Tha

Re: [RBW] First SoCal S240 in the new year ride report.

2014-02-07 Thread Hugh Smitham
Chris, yes I will sir. Erl, Thanks for the compliment and glad you enjoyed it. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Fri, Feb 7, 2014 at 3:09 AM, WETH wrote: > An inspir

Re: [RBW] Re: Touring Shoes/Pedals

2014-08-12 Thread Flynn, Hugh
great. Clipless are just more hassle that I wasn't to deal with (YYMV of course). Hugh Flynn Newburyport, MA On Aug 12, 2014, at 11:27 AM, Tim Gavin wrote: > I use both of Shimano's clip/platform pedals, the A530 and the M324. Like > you, I wear clip-in shoes when on a long

Re: [RBW] Craigslist sighting: FS 56 Atlantis in St. Paul MN

2014-09-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
Looking forward to some glamour from you Dr.S. I'm sure you'll tweak it just so and make it unique. ~Hugh On Sep 12, 2014 2:22 PM, "Aaron Young" <1ce...@gmail.com> wrote: > Thanks, Hugh. > > Good news; I've been in contact with the seller and it looks li

Re: [RBW] Re: An Orange County S24O

2014-09-23 Thread Hugh Smitham
Yeah could it have been at the Cantina?? ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Tue, Sep 23, 2014 at 11:11 AM, cyclotour...@gmail.com < cyclotour...@gmail.com> wrote: > You

Re: [RBW] Frankenstein Bike

2014-09-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
He meant no offense, just doesn't have bikey sophistication. ~Hugh On Sep 26, 2014 9:25 PM, "cyclotourist" wrote: > I suppose he could have been trying to make conversation, but it sounds > like a put down... > > Cheers, > David > > "it isn't

Re: [RBW] Re: Frankenstein Bike

2014-09-28 Thread Hugh Smitham
Man that Raleigh is awesome! ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Sun, Sep 28, 2014 at 5:20 AM, Ron Mc wrote: > Of course I wasn't there, but it sounds like he meant it as a co

Re: [RBW] Re: Frankenstein Bike

2014-09-28 Thread Hugh Smitham
;ll own it. I have a Green Hilsen Frankenbike. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Sun, Sep 28, 2014 at 6:51 AM, Bob E wrote: > He meant well. He's probably gotten used to seeing

Re: [RBW] Re: Frankenstein Bike

2014-09-28 Thread Hugh Smitham
Hey Tom, Thanks for the compliment. I used to ride for exercise exclusively. These days my favorite rides are those with multiple purpose, camping/touring, errands and visiting friends. I've been remiss, I need to get back down San Diego way. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep

Re: [RBW] Should it stay or should it go?

2014-10-03 Thread Hugh Smitham
ase and I'll look forward to seeing the Hung pictures in due time. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Fri, Oct 3, 2014 at 10:48 AM, Mike K. wrote: > Thanks, everyone. I think y

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Atlantis 56cm

2014-10-23 Thread Hugh Smitham
Chris, I hope you pick this one up. Hugh Los Angeles, CA On Oct 23, 2014 7:47 PM, "Pondero" wrote: > Hugh, I sent Ryan a personal note expressing interest, but I don't meet > his preferred local criteria. If there are any local "facilitators out > there, l

Re: [RBW] My Albastache bars for your Albatross bars.

2014-11-01 Thread Hugh Smitham
Update: I'll also sell em for $70 shipping included. That saves you tax and the cost of shipping. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Sat, Nov 1, 2014 at 3:15 PM, hsmitham

Re: [RBW] Small Bikey Parts Purge.

2014-11-02 Thread Hugh Smitham
Dirt Drop is spoken for. -Hugh On Nov 1, 2014 3:42 PM, "hsmitham" wrote: > Small purge. > > Tektro TRP gum hood levers, perfect mechanical condition gummy hoods not > so. Maybe you can live with them for $70 shipping included. > > Nitto 8 cm Dirt Drop, well

Re: [RBW] Small Bikey Parts Purge.

2014-11-03 Thread Hugh Smitham
Bump: Swift saddle $80 shipping included. Tektro Levers $65 Shipping included. Make me an offer? Or take both and we can haggle out a price. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Sun

Re: [RBW] My Albastache bars for your Albatross bars.

2014-11-03 Thread Hugh Smitham
Bump: Seems there are no exchanges happening so Bar reduced to $65 Shipping included. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Sat, Nov 1, 2014 at 7:25 PM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Upd

Re: [RBW] Small Bikey Parts Purge.

2014-11-03 Thread Hugh Smitham
Saddle Sold. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Mon, Nov 3, 2014 at 10:23 AM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Bump: > > Swift saddle $80 shipping included. > Tektro Levers

Re: [RBW] Small Bikey Parts Purge.

2014-11-04 Thread Hugh Smitham
Bump, bump: Tektro Levers $50 Shipping included. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Mon, Nov 3, 2014 at 10:47 AM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Saddle Sold. > > ~Hugh > >

Re: [RBW] Small Bikey Parts Purge.

2014-11-05 Thread Hugh Smitham
Levers spoken for. Thanks to all for the purchases. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Tue, Nov 4, 2014 at 10:16 AM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Bump, bump: > > Tektro Levers $50

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Industry Controlled by Grant Peterson

2014-11-06 Thread Hugh Smitham
"MT" -Hugh On Nov 6, 2014 4:39 PM, "'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch" < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > That's actually a better descriptive term but it doesn't quite roll off > the tongue like "ATB" or "MTB"

Re: [RBW] Polling what's the best 650b touring tire?

2014-11-10 Thread Hugh Smitham
Lynne, Did you take the Soma Xpress off road? If yes what kind of surface? -Hugh On Nov 10, 2014 2:51 PM, "Lynne Fitz" wrote: > my first tires were Nifty Swifties, and the tires just before these were > Soma Xpress. I'd say they are about the same in quickness, but th

Re: [RBW] Re: Is the Bleriot/Honjos/ Hetres clearance I have not enough?

2014-11-11 Thread Hugh Smitham
x27;ll try em again just not on our brand of off road. Also realize I'm hijacking this post, my apologies. But this tire gets me going. -Hugh Los Angeles, CA On Nov 11, 2014 7:37 PM, "Eric Norris" wrote: > I’ve been to Seattle and ridden there. The roads don’t *seem* to be &

Re: [RBW] Re: HIgh hopes on ebay

2014-11-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
was meant as a can you believe what he's asking for that!! In the end I of course will abide by Jim's decision. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Wed, Nov 12, 2014 a

Re: [RBW] Re: HIgh hopes on ebay

2014-11-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
David, we will expect higher Riv content from you hence forth ; - And no more capitalism blocking ya here! -Hugh Los Angeles, CA On Nov 12, 2014 3:39 PM, "cyclotour...@gmail.com" wrote: > As the person starting this, I'm 100% okay with it being deleted by a > benevolent di

Re: [RBW] Re: Polling what's the best 650b touring tire?

2014-11-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
Cazadero' in 650b, maybe put Homer back in service as a lightweight off road S240 rig? -Hugh Los Angeles, CA On Nov 12, 2014 7:30 AM, "Bill Lindsay" wrote: > Hugh > > It's a $320 experiment, but it would be a really cool experiment. You > could buy a set of Soma Gr

Re: [RBW] Re: A shirt. FOR PIRATES!

2014-11-18 Thread Hugh Smitham
Hey, I hope the Riv crew read this, our own Jim Warren has a striped beanie circa 2009 IIRC. I sure wish they'd resurrect those. I'd snap one up! Cause I want to be a Pirate. -Hugh "Arrrh" Smitham Los Angeles, CA On Nov 18, 2014 8:50 PM, "Eric Norris" wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: A shirt. FOR PIRATES!

2014-11-18 Thread Hugh Smitham
I dig mine! -Hugh On Nov 18, 2014 9:38 PM, "Bill Lindsay" wrote: > It's very Tarik Saleh Bike Clubbish. Perhaps that's why I like it. > > Bill wearing his purply striped woolie right now Lindsay > El Cerrito CA > > On Tuesday, November 18, 2014 9:03:

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa?

2014-11-20 Thread Hugh Smitham
up with a great riding bike. -Hugh Los Angeles, CA On Nov 20, 2014 7:17 PM, "Benz, Sunnyvale, CA" wrote: > On Thursday, November 20, 2014 10:04:10 AM UTC-8, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: > >> >> For the price point that has been discussed, it's going to be extremel

Re: [RBW] On-bike tools: what is your choice or favorite?

2014-05-06 Thread Hugh Flynn
Ack - that's a good point. Are basic chain tools like the CT-5 being reconfigured to work for 9/10/11 speed chains? I haven't progressed past 8 speed (and don't plan to). I wonder if I should start to stockpile chain tools... Hugh "old" Flynn Newburyport, MA O

Re: [RBW] On-bike tools: what is your choice or favorite?

2014-05-06 Thread Hugh Flynn
ffered to her by riders in our group to find one that actually worked. I now make a point to carry a dedicated chain tool like the Park CT-5. The CT-5 is small enough to fit in any kit and works much better than any multi-tool chain tool I've ever tried. Hugh "Chain Brute" Fly

Re: [RBW] 5/3 All lugged steel Populaire including 3 Rivs

2014-05-06 Thread Hugh Flynn
What a gorgeous group of bikes. Lucky you! Re: the strange tricycle like vehicle - I've been seeing those around a bit here in the North East. Interesting smart car/bikes they are No idea who makes them. Hugh Flynn Newburyport, MA On May 5, 2014, at 1:34 AM, Jim Bronson wrote:

[RBW] Cup/Cone Hub Maintenance Frequency

2014-05-06 Thread Hugh Flynn
t been able to figure out a good way to get grease/oil into the thing. Perhaps it's time to consider an oil bath like we used to do with freewheels. Hugh "dry ride" Flynn Newburyport, MA On May 5, 2014, at 12:29 PM, Brewster Fong wrote: > > On Monday, May 5, 2014 9:05:5

Re: [RBW] Cup/Cone Hub Maintenance Frequency

2014-05-07 Thread Hugh Flynn
iness. Hugh Flynn Newburyport, MA On May 7, 2014, at 9:03 AM, Ron Mc wrote: > Hugh, I rolled 20,000 miles on Zeus GS hubs rebuilding them about every 5000 > miles. Just this year I noticed a gritty rear cone. I'm taking the approach > with my used C-Record hubs of rebuilding t

Re: [RBW] Cup/Cone Hub Maintenance Frequency

2014-05-07 Thread Hugh Flynn
ore/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=BIKEMAN&Category_Code=Campagnolo_Cones&CpField=&CpValue=&SortBy=name-asc&show=500 > > On Wednesday, May 7, 2014 8:14:24 AM UTC-5, Hugh Flynn wrote: > Many thanks for the input. > > It looks like I'm past due for

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

2014-05-08 Thread hugh flynn
wrote: > Aeroheat good. Sure you don't wanna go 650B? > > > On Thu, May 8, 2014 at 12:41 PM, Aaron Young <1ce...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hugh, > > I just finished reading through this thread. But how does it end? Did you > decide on a rim? Which one and what do you th

Re: [RBW] Get your Rivendell water bottles!

2014-05-08 Thread Hugh Flynn
y NOS velox plugs, I would surely comply with the request. I do, however, have a hard time believing that a person willing to make such an offer actually exists. Hugh "ebay makes my skin crawl" Flynn Newburyport, MA On May 8, 2014, at 4:32 PM, Jim Bronson wrote: > Got into it with t

Re: [RBW] Get your Rivendell water bottles!

2014-05-08 Thread Hugh Flynn
I have to look away. I just came across a PB Bike listing for $225 Campag 10 speed front hub that states it can be used with 9 and 11 speed as well. Such a train wreck. Must stop looking. Hugh "still dislike ebay" Flynn Newburyport, MA On May 8, 2014, at 5:20 PM, Hugh Flynn wrot

Re: [RBW] Get your Rivendell water bottles!

2014-05-08 Thread Hugh Flynn
Bikes out for being silly will only invite argument. Buy or do not. That is all that matters in this context. Hugh Flynn Newburyport, MA On May 8, 2014, at 5:46 PM, Jim Bronson wrote: > I know it sound strange to say but I actually have better luck with foreign > sellers on eBay. Becau

Re: [RBW] Get your Rivendell water bottles!

2014-05-08 Thread Hugh Flynn
#x27;s a free country on all sides. Shine on $100 water bottle guy, shine on. Hugh "still hate ebay" Flynn Newburyport, MA On May 8, 2014, at 5:53 PM, Jim Bronson wrote: > Haha > > "yeah haters be hatin, I love bikes as much as anyone else. i search the > wo

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

2014-05-08 Thread Hugh Smitham
#x27;ll get the specific's on the rim model later. I'd like to do my own build but life has conspired to limit my time these days. Which bike are your wheels intended for? Look forward to what you build and hope to get a ride in with you this Summer. On May 8, 2014 12:41 PM, "Aar

Re: [RBW] Ring the Peak Birthday Ride

2014-05-08 Thread Hugh Flynn
Seems like the dictionary definition of a man who has it all. Very nice. Thanks for posting pictures. That's one fine bike you have there! Hugh Flynn Newburyport, MA On May 8, 2014, at 5:19 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Headed out at 4am this morning sporting my new birthday light (B+M

Re: [RBW] Heron: Why the incorrect info about tire clearance?

2014-05-10 Thread hugh flynn
tires were labelled differently when these bikes were made - and when the marketing literature was written - will resolve the issue for all involved. Hugh "Happy with my '99 Heron Road" Flynn Newburyport, MA On Friday, May 9, 2014, grant wrote: > I designed the bike for th

[RBW] Heron: Why the incorrect info about tire clearance?

2014-05-10 Thread hugh flynn
...and I believe the accurately sized 33.3 Rolly-Polly was not produced until after Riv stopped selling the Heron. Hugh Flynn Newburyport, MA On Saturday, May 10, 2014, mikel66...@juno.com< mikel66...@juno.com > wrote: > yep, my Heron Road fits a Rolly Polly nicely and nothi

Re: [RBW] Heron: Why the incorrect info about tire clearance?

2014-05-10 Thread hugh flynn
I stand corrected. Thank you! I think my point still stands though. Hugh "numbers" Flynn Newburyport, MA On Saturday, May 10, 2014, mikel66...@juno.com wrote: > hugh, > > jack browns are 33.mm wide >

Re: [RBW] Heron: Why the incorrect info about tire clearance?

2014-05-11 Thread Hugh Flynn
Well, o.k. These aren't great pictures, but they are what I have on hand. I'll add some detailed shots if I can grab a little time to go make them :-) https://www.flickr.com/photos/108619385@N05/sets/72157644631896944/ Hugh Flynn Newburyport, MA On May 10, 2014, at 8:08 P

Re: [RBW] Heron: Why the incorrect info about tire clearance?

2014-05-12 Thread hugh flynn
Soma - Orange Chrome. While the yellow Benotto tape I used before had a decidedly more classic look, I think I prefer the bell-matching orange chrome. Bag-matching is easy - I've stepped up to bell-matching :-) Hugh "Disco Bars" Flynn Newburyport, MA On Monday, May 12, 20

Re: [RBW] Heron: Why the incorrect info about tire clearance?

2014-05-12 Thread Hugh Flynn
tried to wrap. That having been said, once I got the wrap smooth, I think it looks great. I have not noticed that the tape heats up, but I may have better feedback to offer when summer is over. Hugh "Slightly Garish" Flynn Newburyport, MA On May 12, 2014, at 11:17 AM, Jim Brons

Re: [RBW] Re: 650b knobby coming soon.

2014-05-21 Thread Hugh Smitham
The Holden will be shod with knobbiest soon. Big cheer! -Hugh On May 21, 2014 1:42 PM, "Bill Lindsay" wrote: > "Interesting, and here I thought there were plenty of 27.5" knobby tires > on the market " > > You are 100% correct that there are plenty of 2

Re: [RBW] Re: 650b knobby coming soon.

2014-05-21 Thread Hugh Smitham
That's Hilsen. -Hugh On May 21, 2014 2:02 PM, "Hugh Smitham" wrote: > The Holden will be shod with knobbiest soon. Big cheer! > > -Hugh > On May 21, 2014 1:42 PM, "Bill Lindsay" wrote: > >> "Interesting, and here I thought there

Re: [RBW] Re: Sub 24 Bike Camp Trip

2014-05-25 Thread Hugh Smitham
tis with larger tires...I could run 55 mm's IIRC but I opted for 1.95" (47mm) as a nice compromise, riding to the dirt via asphalt. I'm sur I could further rationalize the need for a Hung but at some point one needs to draw a line in the jeep trail. My .02 cents. ~Hugh “Life is like

Re: [RBW] Re: Sub 24 Bike Camp Trip

2014-05-25 Thread Hugh Smitham
And yeah I love the Atlantis/ AR. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Sun, May 25, 2014 at 3:51 PM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Addison, > > I imagine we are talking optimal her

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

2014-05-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
hing similar. Or do the Shell Ridge camp. I assume if there were lot's of us that Shell Ridge wouldn't work. Anyway, what ever we do I'm sure will be a blast. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusi

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

2014-05-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
I suggest you haul something with two wheels out yonder and take some too. Would love to have you join in this party! But of course not all can make it and I'm positive there will be ton's of picture's taken slowing broadband across the left coast. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a b

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

2014-05-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
Way to go Mr. Bike Tinker. That's a bitchen deal. Ball in your lap Mr. Moore. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Mon, May 26, 2014 at 6:29 PM, Philip Williamson < philip

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Albastache

2014-05-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
And that X01 is pretty nice. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Mon, May 26, 2014 at 9:08 PM, hsmitham wrote: > Michael, > > I know you want some used ones but they'

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO 58cm Atlantis - Got one?

2014-05-29 Thread Hugh Smitham
Five month wait. On May 29, 2014 9:59 PM, "Peter Morgano" wrote: > http://www.rivbike.com/Rivendell-Atlantis-p/f-atlantis.htm > > > On Thu, May 29, 2014 at 11:36 PM, Michael Fleischman < > michaeljfleisch...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Yes, I've been searching. >> >> The one in Monterey is a size 53.

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO 58cm Atlantis - Got one?

2014-05-29 Thread Hugh Smitham
Now Peter, I wasn't implying anything other than if perchance he found a sweet Atlantis then he'd be riding one in less than 5 months. I most heartily agree that 5 months is a drop in the bucket for a quality Rivendell bicycle. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO 58cm Atlantis - Got one?

2014-05-30 Thread Hugh Smitham
I think it's a testament to the Atlantis, how infrequently they go up for sale. They do but folks tend to hang onto them. On May 30, 2014 10:14 AM, "Michael Fleischman" < michaeljfleisch...@gmail.com> wrote: > I think this one sold on eBay a few weeks ago. The same bike is listed as > a complete

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO 58cm Atlantis - Got one?

2014-05-30 Thread Hugh Smitham
...and they go pretty quick once up for sale. On May 30, 2014 11:32 AM, "Hugh Smitham" wrote: > I think it's a testament to the Atlantis, how infrequently they go up for > sale. They do but folks tend to hang onto them. > On May 30, 2014 10:14 AM, "Michael Fl

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO 58cm Atlantis - Got one?

2014-05-30 Thread Hugh Smitham
Lol. Curtis that's a tall order (pun intended). Believe it I've kept an eye for such a beast. Did we confirm Rivendell produced that size? IIRC they did. On May 30, 2014 11:38 AM, "Curtis McKenzie" wrote: > Hugh, > > Could you find me a DTT 68 cm Atlantis please. &g

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO 58cm Atlantis - Got one?

2014-05-30 Thread Hugh Smitham
7;ve kept an >> eye for such a beast. Did we confirm Rivendell produced that size? IIRC >> they did. >> On May 30, 2014 11:38 AM, "Curtis McKenzie" wrote: >> >>> Hugh, >>> >>> Could you find me a DTT 68 cm Atlantis please. >>>

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

2014-06-02 Thread Hugh Smitham
y portion. Anyone have a space for me potentially Sunday night around Oakland Jack London Square so I can get up early to pack my bike and catch the train? ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.co

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

2014-06-02 Thread Hugh Smitham
Thanks Dan. Full disclosure. I need to be there no later than say 7 am. I hope that's not an inconvenience? The train leaves @ 8:50 am and I know how stuff happens when you try to jam time. I'll need to purchase a box disassemble/pack the Atlantis. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycl

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

2014-06-03 Thread Hugh Smitham
ength with the bars turned and check against the box dimension. Otherwise I'd need to re-wrap the bars! ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Tue, Jun 3, 2014 at 3:36 PM, dougP wrot

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

2014-06-03 Thread Hugh Smitham
Got it: Amtrak Bike Box Dimensions: 69"x 41" X 8.5" ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Tue, Jun 3, 2014 at 3:42 PM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Doug, > > I w

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

2014-06-03 Thread Hugh Smitham
I looked into traveling with my bike from the Bay Area it's all buses out of the city that run you to the Coast Starlight et al. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Tue, Jun 3, 2014 at 6:42

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

2014-06-03 Thread Hugh Smitham
No extra charge as far as I can tell. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Tue, Jun 3, 2014 at 7:06 PM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Peter, > > The box is $15 and yes it's c

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

2014-06-03 Thread Hugh Smitham
Ah good to know. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Tue, Jun 3, 2014 at 7:15 PM, Shawn Granton < urbanadventurelea...@gmail.com> wrote: > There is a $10 fee to check a b

Re: [RBW] Betty clone

2014-06-12 Thread hugh flynn
hat having been said, I'm also just as likely to pay extra for a 531 version if one were available (or at least a 4130 version). Hugh On Thursday, June 12, 2014, Peter Morgano wrote: > Sure, every boat needs an anchor, haha. > On Jun 12, 2014 7:36 AM, "Andrew Marchant-Shapiro"

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar steerer too long?

2014-06-12 Thread hugh flynn
great, but not worth cutting the steerer imho Hugh "reversable" Flynn Newburyport, MA On Thursday, June 12, 2014, cyclotourist wrote: > I mean this only with the utmost kindness and consideration, but that bike > looks too big for you. > > Cheers, > David > > &quo

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillar steerer too long?

2014-06-12 Thread Hugh Flynn
to me. Choices choices choices. Hugh "Spending as much time at the (handle) bars as I can" Flynn Newburyport, MA On Jun 12, 2014, at 10:09 AM, Ginz wrote: > David, > > Thanks for the input and your statement is fair. I think that part of it is > the angle of the phot

Re: [RBW] Tire lending library?

2014-06-12 Thread Hugh Flynn
propose a model in which we each pay a $5 or $10 rental fee to fund the purchase of new tires for the library. Of course some selfless soul would need to become the tire librarian. That could get old fast. Hugh On Jun 12, 2014, at 4:30 PM, Minh wrote: > This sounds like a cool idea, but

Re: [RBW] I would rather ride my Rivendell thank you

2014-06-13 Thread Hugh Flynn
on. Nicely done, and best of luck on your next adventure. Hugh "ride ride ride" Flynn Newburyport, MA On Jun 13, 2014, at 3:49 AM, hsmitham wrote: > Really a great attitude. Sorry about the job loss. I've always felt the > universe has a better idea of what I nee

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