Re: [RBW] Cheese

2014-06-13 Thread Hugh Flynn
them to be enforced eventually. http://www.forbes.com/sites/gregorymcneal/2014/06/10/fda-backs-down-in-fight-over-aged-cheese/ Hugh "cheese manufacturers are not the same as cheese makers" Flynn Newburyport, MA On Jun 13, 2014, at 9:48 AM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Cheese is a great

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

2014-06-13 Thread Hugh Smitham
I'm hitching a ride from PDX on the 11th and I presume we'd make camp @ CC on the 11th? My ride may have other plans or choose to wing it .Maybe make a reservation if it's not to late. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert

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

2014-06-13 Thread Hugh Smitham
K... On Jun 13, 2014 7:07 PM, "cyclotourist" wrote: > 11th is all full... > > Cheers, > David > > "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal > > > > > > On Fri, Jun 13, 2014 at 7:01 PM, Hugh Smitham > wrote: > >&

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

2014-06-15 Thread Hugh Smitham
Put me down for two or three. These will be collectors. ~Hugh On Jun 15, 2014 7:46 PM, "Philip Williamson" wrote: > Call For Interest - More SF Bay Area Edition swag. > Who is interested in an ENTMOOT patch? I don't have a price yet, but price > depends on quantity. >

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

2014-06-17 Thread Hugh Smitham
It is done. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Tue, Jun 17, 2014 at 12:18 AM, Philip Williamson < philip.william...@gmail.com> wrote: > Patches are a GO! There will be 50

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis s24p shakedown ride

2014-06-18 Thread Hugh Smitham
a greater load and distributes that load between the rails ( a weak point IMO) and the seat stay's. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Wed, Jun 18, 2014 at 12:08 PM, Mark Reimer

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis s24p shakedown ride

2014-06-18 Thread Hugh Smitham
Yea...I may need to look for an old one someone is selling or have a new lower manufactured. But first I need to just use what I have and see how it works. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com

Re: [RBW] Reynolds 531 hubub?

2014-06-19 Thread Hugh Flynn
test would not identify the frames for which the mixture of metal and tube configuration produced the magic. Hugh "sometimes I think it's best to just ride" Flynn Newburyport, MA On Jun 19, 2014, at 10:23 AM, Michael wrote: > So 531 denotes the mixture of metals in it? >

Re: [RBW] Reynolds 531 hubub?

2014-06-19 Thread Hugh Flynn
notes the mixture of metals in it? It came in different configurations of butting and wall thicknesses? So people may be raving about the wall thickness, not so much about the 531-ness itself? To your point however, alloy is a more accurate descriptor. HUgh -- You received this message beca

Re: [RBW] Is it the tube, or the design?

2014-06-20 Thread Hugh Flynn
ing a different bike with them would probably not generate the same result. It's a complete package I think. Hugh "Happy Herron" Flynn Newburyport, MA On Jun 20, 2014, at 11:24 AM, Joe Bernard wrote: > My initial comments about my Heron Road generated a good bit of discussion &g

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

2014-06-22 Thread Hugh Smitham
I think it means that all the camp spots you can drive in have been reserved. I believe you can still park and ride your bike in to the hiker/biker sites and camp...no reservations needed. Someone please confirm my understanding for China Camp and Sam P. Taylor. ~Hugh On Jun 22, 2014 8:53 PM

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

2014-06-22 Thread Hugh Smitham
I think a few posts above a local said folks could park in his neighborhood then ride the 6 miles to C.C. On Jun 22, 2014 8:57 PM, "Hugh Smitham" wrote: > I think it means that all the camp spots you can drive in have been > reserved. I believe you can still park and ride you

Re: [RBW] Riv Owner Qualifications

2014-06-24 Thread Hugh Flynn
#x27;s not an official response of course, but it's one that aims towards the sort of inclusion that I've always felt Grant and Co. like to foster. Hugh "all together now" Flynn Newburyport, MA On Jun 24, 2014, at 10:08 AM, Addison Wilhite wrote: > Eventually, to be fully as

Re: [RBW] Any recommendations on a "Atlantis wannabe"?

2014-06-25 Thread Hugh Flynn
but I suspect it might be somewhat less sherman tank like than an LHT. Hugh "Not sure" Flynn Newburyport, MA On Jun 25, 2014, at 11:54 AM, 'Rick' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: > I second the Long Haul Trucker recommendation, and would add the Cross Check > as another poss

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

2014-06-27 Thread Hugh Smitham
Hey Jim, Mr. Andy Smitty Schmidt will be attending. ~Hugh On Jun 25, 2014 8:52 PM, "Jim M." wrote: > Here are the good Shire folk who have RSVP'ed so far, with the volunteers > listed first. I have not listed all of the RBW staff who are attending, but > rest assured

Re: [RBW] Overheard at a bike shop

2014-06-30 Thread Hugh Flynn
ipped onto the latest offering from Calfree. I certainly wouldn't try to stop that from happening if that's what the customer wants or deserves. Hugh "Options and choices are good for consumers, right?" Flynn Newburyport, MA On Jun 30, 2014, at 3:31 PM, Patrick Moore

Re: [RBW] Overheard at a bike shop

2014-06-30 Thread hugh flynn
In this case, "rad" was intended to imply 'whatever happens to be new and exciting to the kids today.' In my experience that tends to be whatever race-inspired, low spoke, 47-speed, electronic thing happens to be on the cover of the most recent issue of Bicycling! Hugh "

Re: [RBW] My Sam Hillborne is literally BOMBPROOF

2014-07-22 Thread Hugh Flynn
as gone on more than long enough already. Hugh Flynn Newburyport, MA On Jul 22, 2014, at 8:18 AM, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote: > 4 rocket attacks so far while I've been riding. Sirens go off, 90 seconds > where I am to find cover. Much less time farther south. Then lie on your >

Re: [RBW] Cover of Bicycle Times Magazine

2014-07-24 Thread Hugh Flynn
ready access to, bicycle information that I require to maintain my sanity. Hugh "don't say such things, you'll give me the vapors" Flynn Newburyport, MA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day n+0 for now

2014-07-24 Thread Hugh Smitham
few days a week. We'll see how it goes. ~Hugh On Jul 24, 2014 9:30 PM, "'hangtownmatt' via RBW Owners Bunch" < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > > > On Thursday, July 24, 2014 10:19:34 AM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: >> >> I'm covered on

Re: [RBW] Re: FT: 57 AHH for 58 AHH

2014-07-29 Thread Hugh Smitham
bastashe bars and new bar tape. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Tue, Jul 29, 2014 at 10:06 AM, Dave wrote: > Happy to snap some photos and post, don't have any on me now. Asid

Re: [RBW] Re: Compass 650B Tires - Standard Casing vs Extralight

2014-08-02 Thread Flynn, Hugh
#x27;t say anything about longevity, but I was WILDLY impressed with the fact that they held up without visible nicks or cuts through that abuse. Not sure if this helps, but that's my 2 cents about ELs. Hugh Flynn Newburyport, MA On Aug 2, 2014, at 9:41 PM, Anton Tutter wrote: > I r

Re: [RBW] Re: Get them while they're hot

2014-08-05 Thread Hugh Smitham
think it's awesome even on a 56 cm which some think is absurd. Still wouldn't trade the other way though. ~Hugh"content with his custom green AHH". On Aug 5, 2014 3:01 PM, "Aaron Schmidt" wrote: > I was happy to read Grant's post, tho for selfish reasons!

Re: [RBW] Re: Tubus racks for Summer tour with a few thoughts & pictures.

2013-04-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
Hi Shoji, I found it on the Classic Rendezvous lightweight vintage bicycles group. I think he posted one of his original bikes there recently. Best, Hugh Hugh Sunland, Ca On Fri, Apr 26, 2013 at 7:56 AM, Shoji Takahashi wrote: > Thanks for posting that, Hugh. Nice read. Now I'm gonn

Re: [RBW] Re: How do you deal with scratches on your frame?

2013-05-22 Thread Hugh Smitham
Hey Doug, I was wondering how you were going to handle that scratch? I figured as you've had your bike over 10 years you got over the idea of scratches a while ago. ~Hugh Hugh Sunland, Ca On Wed, May 22, 2013 at 6:49 PM, dougP wrote: > Every couple of years I get a fresh bottle of mod

Re: [RBW] Re: How do you deal with scratches on your frame?

2013-05-22 Thread Hugh Smitham
Ha, Ha! That's great Andy . Hey as a side note I like Google plusa it let's you zoom in. Best, Hugh Sunland, Ca On Wed, May 22, 2013 at 6:54 PM, Andy Smitty Schmidt <54ca...@gmail.com> wrote: > I'm not likely to invest any time into touch-up efforts, but I'm p

Re: [RBW] Re: How do you deal with scratches on your frame?

2013-05-22 Thread Hugh Smitham
Beausage :-) Best, Hugh Sunland, Ca On Wed, May 22, 2013 at 7:54 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > Perfect match, good job on that. > > I touch up w/ clear when I come across them. Also have some close-ish > matched nail polish I use. I don't mind scratches from use, but I put on

Re: [RBW] Re: How do you deal with scratches on your frame?

2013-05-23 Thread Hugh Smitham
Joe, I feel that way with cars! So I buy pre owned. Hugh Sunland, Ca On Thu, May 23, 2013 at 7:09 AM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > I've found that, if you don't wash your bike regularly, the dirt often > covers them up. > > On Thu, May 23, 2013 at 7:57 AM, Rick wrote: >&g

Re: [RBW] Re: How do you deal with scratches on your frame?

2013-05-23 Thread Hugh Smitham
imes can be a little "Felix" but I'm mellowing out and just using the bicycle. Best, Hugh Sunland, Ca On Thu, May 23, 2013 at 8:39 AM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Joe, > > I feel that way with cars! So I buy pre owned. > > > Hugh > Sunland, Ca > > > On

Re: [RBW] Re: How do you deal with scratches on your frame?

2013-05-23 Thread Hugh Smitham
Always nice to have an artist in the Family. Best, Hugh Sunland, Ca On Thu, May 23, 2013 at 9:05 AM, Ron Mc wrote: > > <https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-zME3g-4Zjyk/UZvkWg9abXI/ApE/qxZR74ySwnE/s1600/aP5040006.JPG> > > my daughter loves to paint... > > >

Re: [RBW] Re: How do you deal with scratches on your frame?

2013-05-23 Thread Hugh Smitham
Rex my AAH has a custom color too but no touch up paint for me :-( Hugh Sunland, Ca On Thu, May 23, 2013 at 11:46 AM, Rex Kerr wrote: > Riv doesn't do touchup paint? > > My AHH frame came with a small bottle of matching touch-up paint. Then > again, I ordered a custom col

Re: [RBW] Re: How do you deal with scratches on your frame?

2013-05-23 Thread Hugh Smitham
Hey Mike sorry to hear you went down. At least you're okay and the bike just needs to be touched up. Best, Hugh Sunland, Ca On Wed, May 22, 2013 at 9:36 PM, Mike Schiller wrote: > took a pretty good dump today on a steep dirt drop off... besides a few > nasty dirt abrasions I

Re: [RBW] Re: How do you deal with scratches on your frame?

2013-05-23 Thread Hugh Smitham
Minh, Good point and here in LA it's nice and cool compared to the day. I'm gonna do it soon. Best, Hugh Sunland, Ca On Thu, May 23, 2013 at 2:05 PM, Minh wrote: > it depends on the route you take, but i find riding at nite can be safer, > less people, more open road, bike l

Re: [RBW] Re: We're all in trouble

2013-05-24 Thread Hugh Smitham
That's news to me Doug. You told me you've been living outta the Atlantis :-) Best, On May 24, 2013 3:10 PM, "dougP" wrote: > I've been asked if I was homeless. Hard to tell an Atlantis is much of a > bike if it's buried under enough gear. > > dougP > > On Thursday, May 23, 2013 11:24:18 PM UTC

Re: [RBW] Riv Bikes Tackle The Mountains

2013-05-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
ve never ridden my bike up there, so many reasons to visit. Best, Hugh (Overly literal) Sunland, Ca On Sun, May 26, 2013 at 9:07 PM, Mike wrote: > On Sunday, May 26, 2013 3:43:50 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: >> >> Mike, >> >> I like the Buddhist's notion of the mid

Re: [RBW] Riv Bikes Tackle The Mountains

2013-05-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
Yep he is. Best, Hugh Sunland, Ca On Sun, May 26, 2013 at 10:36 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > Mike talks a good talk, but don't let him fool you, he's a pretty good guy. > :-) > > Cheers, > David > > > > On Sun, May 26, 2013 at 9:37 PM, Mike wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Re: Tires for AHH?

2013-05-28 Thread Hugh Smitham
Hey, don't leave me out! I'll ride SD :-) I like to get lost on a bike. ~Hugh Hugh Sunland, Ca On Tue, May 28, 2013 at 7:24 PM, dougP wrote: > Curtis: > > Congrats on the new bike. These guys will overwhelm you with great tire > suggestions (which can lead to lively disc

Re: [RBW] Re: Bug protection face mask?

2013-06-03 Thread Hugh Smitham
Garth, I disagree the bug net I wore was fine to breath through while in exertion. Best, Hugh Sunland, Ca On Mon, Jun 3, 2013 at 5:50 PM, Garth wrote: > Buy some cheap mesh at a camping store or some place and cut into a square > and make a "bandanna" out of it and wear

Re: [RBW] Re: So.Cal Vs Nor.Cal Rumble ?

2013-06-06 Thread Hugh Smitham
Let's shoot for a SoCal, NorCal adventure in July and the S240 @ El Morro on any of the open weekends. Just my two cents worth. ~Hugh Hugh Sunland, Ca On Thu, Jun 6, 2013 at 4:40 PM, dougP wrote: > We'd picked July with the 12th, 19th & 26th open. I need to contact the

Re: [RBW] Re: Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen store NOW OPEN.

2013-06-07 Thread Hugh Smitham
Seth, If he made a patch with the Tardis I'd buy it! And yes a bit. Hugh Sunland, Ca On Fri, Jun 7, 2013 at 7:17 AM, Seth Vidal wrote: > Is it just me or does the button look a bit like the Tardis? > > -sv > > > > On Fri, Jun 7, 2013 at 9:55 AM, Kevin Mulcahy

Re: [RBW] Re: So.Cal Vs Nor.Cal Rumble ?

2013-06-07 Thread Hugh Smitham
de the 24 miles toward Florence Lake? Let me know what you think? If this firms up I'll look for a USGS map of the area. Best, Hugh Sunland, Ca On Fri, Jun 7, 2013 at 8:52 AM, Manuel Acosta wrote: > General Rule of thumb for most trips is that the designation can always be > changed bu

Re: [RBW] Re: Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen store NOW OPEN.

2013-06-07 Thread Hugh Smitham
Stephen, I just bought the small patch. Thanks. Best, Hugh Sunland, Ca On Fri, Jun 7, 2013 at 9:44 AM, Stephen S wrote: > Something like this? > > http://www.etsy.com/listing/153368661/doctor-who-circle-sew-on-patch?ref=v1_other_1 > > or are you talking about the Tardis

Re: [RBW] Re: Guys and Their Carbon Toys

2013-06-07 Thread Hugh Smitham
ecretly wears the stuff you're welcome to em :-) Best, Hugh Sunland, Ca On Fri, Jun 7, 2013 at 8:52 PM, dougP wrote: > Some of my best riding buds ride CF. Some of them chuckle at my lugged > steel bike. The coffee shop doesn't care what we ride, and we talk about > trave

Re: [RBW] Re: So.Cal Vs Nor.Cal Rumble ?

2013-06-07 Thread Hugh Smitham
I agree with Anne my thoughts exactly. I'll drive to the Sierra's perhaps some carpooling can happen? Mike, you obviously know this area and I don't know the area at all so I'll need to map it a bit in the near future. Sort of preoccupied and full in on next week's to

Re: [RBW] Re: Guys and Their Carbon Toys

2013-06-08 Thread Hugh Smitham
Ron Mc, Correct. Hugh Sunland, Ca On Fri, Jun 7, 2013 at 1:43 PM, Ron Mc wrote: > However, it's not the technological revolution these billboards want us to > believe. It's probably the right edge for a serious racer, but there are > people buying them who don't

Re: [RBW] Re: So.Cal Vs Nor.Cal Rumble ?

2013-06-08 Thread Hugh Smitham
Too bad they didn't show the NorCalers on Steel bikes and SoCalers driving low riders doing battle :-) Hugh Sunland, Ca On Sat, Jun 8, 2013 at 7:09 AM, Esteban wrote: > Let the wild rumpus start! > > http://vimeo.com/19843769 > > > On Friday, June 7, 2013 11:48:51

Re: [RBW] Re: So.Cal Vs Nor.Cal Rumble ?

2013-06-11 Thread Hugh Smitham
I was hoping for the Sierra's and of course will go with the consensuses as SLO is a good second. Considering coming up Friday. I have requested Sunday the 29th off so we'll see how that shapes up. ~Hugh Hugh Sunland, Ca On Tue, Jun 11, 2013 at 9:53 PM, Mike Schiller wrote: > So

Re: [RBW] Re: Bristle to remove the bristle.

2013-06-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
The Rabbi in me won't :-) Hugh Sunland, Ca On Wed, Jun 12, 2013 at 10:20 AM, Bryan wrote: > Don't do it! > > Bryan > > > On Tuesday, June 11, 2013 7:37:31 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: >> >> Makes me almost want to shave. >> >> http://www.riv

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv'ed LHT

2013-06-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
7;d had the 26 er which I passed on to him. Also I believe the smaller wheel is easier to get spinning which I would deem appropriate with a load. And yeah I'm planning on snapping some pic's bought a 8 gig SD card. Hugh Sunland, Ca On Wed, Jun 12, 2013 at 6:55 PM, Mike wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv'ed LHT

2013-06-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
Doug, Thanks for the kind words. I of course agree with holding off on cutting too soon. His mechanic was in a hurry to cut it and he resisted. Hugh Sunland, Ca On Wed, Jun 12, 2013 at 7:07 PM, dougP wrote: > Looks good. I agree he should leave the steerer alone until he&#x

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv'ed LHT

2013-06-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
Funny he's putting a VO stem on today. and he's already running the Big Apples. 700 x 50 is impressive I imagine without fenders? Hugh Sunland, Ca On Wed, Jun 12, 2013 at 7:45 PM, Mike wrote: > Don't fear the stacked steerer tube. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/41

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv'ed LHT

2013-06-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
BTW, I hadn't noticed the wheel size in the photo. Put a chubby tire on & 26 looks just fine. Exactly! Hugh Sunland, Ca On Wed, Jun 12, 2013 at 8:16 PM, dougP wrote: > Before I got my Atlantis, I was talking to Riv about a custom for > touring. One of my specs was 26&

Re: [RBW] Re: So.Cal Vs Nor.Cal Rumble ?

2013-06-14 Thread Hugh Smitham
Mike, Have you made a reservation for Morro Strand Camp? -Hugh On Jun 14, 2013 3:09 PM, "Mike Schiller" wrote: > Just checked out the reviews on Taco Temple... looks like we have a > Friday night dinner spot. I'ts .6 miles from Morro Strand Campground. > > ~mike &

Re: [RBW] Re: So.Cal Vs Nor.Cal Rumble ?

2013-06-20 Thread Hugh Smitham
Doug, Haven't yet seen my pictures on a good screen and will have some editing to do but I'll have em up soon. I think you'll enjoy them. I learned a lot and for sure have the cyclotourist bug. -Hugh On Jun 20, 2013 9:04 PM, "dougP" wrote: > So far that looks

Re: [RBW] Big Sur Tour

2013-06-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
Thanks Perry! The ride was great. Everyday my job was to pedal nothing else to be concerned about. Pure joy. ~Hugh Hugh Sunland, Ca On Mon, Jun 24, 2013 at 3:04 AM, bobish wrote: > Well done! Love the photos, especially. And the beard. Mustn't forget. > Kudos to the beard! :

Re: [RBW] Re: Big Sur Tour

2013-06-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
Thanks Andy. It was groovy. Next a tour from Portland to SF? ~Hugh Hugh Sunland, Ca On Sun, Jun 23, 2013 at 8:55 PM, Andy Smitty Schmidt <54ca...@gmail.com>wrote: > Looks like you and the sib had a groovy trip. Thanks for the write up. > > --Smitty > > -- > You recei

Re: [RBW] Re: Big Sur Tour

2013-06-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
Hey David, yeah that was my job for a week :-) ~Hugh Hugh Sunland, Ca On Sun, Jun 23, 2013 at 8:31 AM, cyclotourist wrote: > Hugh, that is quite the trip! Glad you were able to work around the > road-blocks (some literal!) that came your way! > > Cheers, > David > > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Big Sur Tour

2013-06-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
t by way of the Great Hwy oh darn there's that "the" again! You know what I mean. ~Hugh Hugh Sunland, Ca On Sun, Jun 23, 2013 at 8:32 AM, Anne Paulson wrote: > Sounds like a great trip! Touring the Pacific Coast in the warmer > months is always a bike party. > > An

Re: [RBW] Big Sur Tour

2013-06-30 Thread Hugh Smitham
Yes to all of your sentiment. I loved my job for a week of pedaling :-) Hugh Sunland, Ca On Sun, Jun 30, 2013 at 6:25 PM, dougP wrote: > The joy of bike touring is the simplicity of bike-eat-sleep, with your > whole world right there in a few bags. > > dougP > > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Big Sur Tour

2013-06-30 Thread Hugh Smitham
ally enjoyed the diversity of machines they choose to ride. Hugh Sunland, Ca On Sun, Jun 30, 2013 at 6:20 PM, dougP wrote: > Hugh: > > You really are the man with the camera. Great photos. I can guess which > bikes belong to the Belgian couple. Trekking bars & a full complement o

Re: [RBW] Re: Morning coffee ride on the freshly painted All Rounder!

2013-07-08 Thread Hugh Smitham
Hey Brad, I'm not one for too many rules but can see the enjoyment when one finds said MOJO within those guidelines. I personally just like it when I find a totem that speaks to me while on the road.. Now I'll be thinking of the rules as I pedal and see what I see. Best, Hugh Sunlan

Re: [RBW] Re: Terrible News

2013-07-11 Thread Hugh Smitham
I'm in. It's a great idea. Hugh Sunland, Ca On Wed, Jul 10, 2013 at 9:57 PM, Eric Norris wrote: > I'm in. > > Eric N > www.CampyOnly.com > CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com > Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy > > On Jul 10, 2013, at 9:49 PM, Evan wrote: > > I lik

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell sighting what are the odds?

2013-07-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
Hi Tom, Really like the build it looks awesome! Most of my family live in Carmel Valley and I ride their occasionally. Perhaps we can put together a day ride one of these days. Best, Hugh Sunland, Ca On Thu, Jul 11, 2013 at 8:54 PM, Tom Virgil wrote: > Please allow me to introduce mys

Re: [RBW] Re: NITTO-esqe new King cages on Riv now for cheap!

2013-08-01 Thread Hugh Smitham
o have the flexibility of a circ du soleil performer. Perhaps you can hand bend them out a bit then mount them. I used the Velo-Orange retro cages and they held the Kleen Kanteens okay but on any rough terrain they rattled which was annoying. Hugh Sunland, Ca On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 4:06 PM, Steve Palinc

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-08-01 Thread Hugh Smitham
Tom, Thanks for the advice I neglected to mention said sage advice...humm as far as moteling it where's the fun in that? That is unless they allow camp fires in the lobby...I do hope you can make it. Best, Hugh Sunland, Ca On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 8:57 PM, Tom Virgil wrote: > A ride

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-08-01 Thread Hugh Smitham
daylight to cook or ride to town for a meal. I'd like to get a count of those joining for the ride down and meeting at Doug's. Hugh Sunland, Ca On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 7:56 PM, dougP wrote: > Mitch: > > Just get on down here & we'll make it happen. My interpretati

Re: [RBW] Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-08-01 Thread Hugh Smitham
Curtis, Awesome! Glad to have you in on this one. Best, Hugh Sunland, Ca On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 6:02 PM, Curtis McKenzie wrote: > Hugh, count me in. A great way to end the summer. > > > On Wednesday, July 31, 2013, hsmitham wrote: > >> Ok I booked it cause I was afraid

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-08-01 Thread Hugh Smitham
Jim, At the least you can drive down and hang with us or perhaps take a later train to San Clemente which is a 5 mile ride to San Mateo Campground, then we'll ride the single track, swim, eat and carry on about Rivendell bikes. Hugh Sunland, Ca On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 10:31 PM, James W

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-08-01 Thread Hugh Smitham
David, Let me see I have a spare tent you can use. I have a 1 person about 3 lbs & 2 person with a trail weight( Fly, poles & footprint) of 4 lbs works well. Let me decide which I'm bringing and you can use the other. Cool? Hugh Sunland, Ca On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 10:44 PM, cyclo

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-08-02 Thread Hugh Smitham
more SoCal Riv riders together and not let the NorCalers have all the fun. As Evan put it, it's nice to have a mental health day. Best. Hugh Sunland, Ca On Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 9:20 PM, Tom Virgil wrote: > This is starting to shape up to be something too good to miss. In am >

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-08-02 Thread Hugh Smitham
ound Irvine and visit with Doug, so perhaps Curtis we'll meet up. Best, Hugh Sunland, Ca On Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 9:48 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > What time is the estimated meet up time in Tustin/Irvine? I'm working > that day, so later is better. I might have to meet up in SC. &

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-08-02 Thread Hugh Smitham
possible. > > > -Original Message- > From: Hugh Smitham ** > Sent: Aug 2, 2013 10:24 PM > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? > See details below. > > I think we can shoot for 4 pm or s

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-08-03 Thread Hugh Smitham
Thanks Deacon, though the sheer beauty in which you and your family bike-camp is awe inspiring. I can see why you live there. ~Hugh Hugh Sunland, Ca On Sat, Aug 3, 2013 at 5:45 AM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > I am in awe at the response you Westcoasters get on these things. > Beautiful!

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-08-03 Thread Hugh Smitham
Mike, The earlier I would think the better. David, thanks for the extra info on the single track. I'm sold especially when you attached smiles, but I'm an easy sell:-) On Aug 3, 2013 1:09 PM, "Mike Schiller" wrote: > or Irvine at 349pm if that's better. > > ~mike > > > -- > You received this m

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-08-06 Thread Hugh Smitham
rack for Tubus Cosmo rack and select the transaction tab. Of course if you already know all this then disregard. Best, -Hugh On Aug 5, 2013 11:24 PM, "Evan Spacht" wrote: > topic drift alert: > > I'm in the market for a rear pannier rack , if anyone is trying to sel one! &

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-08-08 Thread Hugh Smitham
the 5:45 pm train home so have lots of time to lolly gag. Really looking forward to riding and camping with you all. Best, Hugh Sunland, Ca On Tue, Aug 6, 2013 at 9:42 PM, Tom Virgil wrote: > Rivendell Hugh, > > I have a lot going on the 23th due to work, but I am committed to getting

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-08-09 Thread Hugh Smitham
Made and confirmed my Amtrak ticket arriving in Irvine 10:53 am. Best, Hugh Sunland, Ca On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 11:30 PM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Hi Tom, > > Glad you're going to join us however you need to make it up. In regards to > the camp site: I think we'll be oka

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-08-09 Thread Hugh Smitham
Thanks Doug, I did make the bicycle reservation. I should have been more specific with my question. I was concerned with the Pacific Surf Liner and bicycle transport boxed or not. Thankfully you have covered it. Thanks, -Hugh On Aug 9, 2013 3:08 PM, "dougP" wrote: > "..

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-08-09 Thread Hugh Smitham
Mike, I like the way you think. Cause I was thinking the same. Yet since I don't know Squat about Irvine I do a search of places and sure Doug can recommend something good. Best, -Hugh On Aug 9, 2013 7:57 PM, "Mike Schiller" wrote: > Looks like I'll need to let my bear

Re: [RBW] Leaving RBW Owners Bunch

2013-08-10 Thread Hugh Smitham
Phillip best ever. ~Hugh Hugh Sunland, Ca On Fri, Aug 9, 2013 at 9:48 PM, Philip Williamson < philip.william...@gmail.com> wrote: > That is, without a doubt, the best intro message subject ever. I may steal > it. > Welcome to the group! > > Philip > www.biketinker.c

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-08-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
://www.reserveamerica.com Then Your friends and Doug's are covered. Best, Hugh Sunland, Ca On Mon, Aug 12, 2013 at 5:10 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > Hugh, do you have an updated count? Some of my locals are interested > but I don't know how much dirt is left to sleep on. > > O

Re: [RBW] Re: Love the Drops.

2013-08-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
Hey Bryan, Thanks I am enjoying the Hilsen. We need to get a ride in soon. I figure you've been busy of late. Best, Hugh Sunland, Ca On Mon, Aug 12, 2013 at 11:50 AM, Bryan wrote: > Hi, Hugh > > I love the drops! Both of my Rivs proudly sport 46 Noodles. I've done

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-08-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
Then my count David is 7 confirmed for Friday ride & camping so invite your friends unless it like 20. Best, Hugh Sunland, Ca On Mon, Aug 12, 2013 at 7:00 PM, dougP wrote: > Mitch has a prior commitment. I'll pass on inviting my buds as it looks > like we're close to c

Re: [RBW] Love the Drops.

2013-08-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
e it's all based on individual need and I'm sure I'll love a bicycle outfitted with an albatross or stash bar. Best, Hugh Sunland, Ca On Mon, Aug 12, 2013 at 12:07 PM, Curtis McKenzie wrote: > Hi Hugh, > > A timely post. On Saturday I changed from Noodles to Albatross bar

Re: [RBW] Re: Love the Drops.

2013-08-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
as willing to get up and go, It was so nimble. With my noodle's I count at the least 5 different hand positions: 1.Hoods, 2. Behind the Hoods on the flat,. 3.On the curve,. 4.Top of the bars close to the stem and 5.The drops ...yeah I won't be changing anytime soon. Best, Hugh Sunla

Re: [RBW] Re: Post Courage Classic Pictures

2013-08-14 Thread Hugh Smitham
addictive so glad to hear your at the least reducing the risk. There is the notion that one should enjoy some simple pleasures in life. Best to you. ~Hugh On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 6:06 AM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Thanks for your concern, Steve. Nicotine addiction is minimal to > nonexistent. In

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

2013-08-14 Thread Hugh Smitham
I think as Manny say's just pick a date and place, everything else will fall into place. Jim that is cool 20 years. Liesl we should start with voting of the three locations. I'm still wishing for that fourth location. Mr Gifford Pinchot has a nice place. ~Hugh On Wed, Aug 14, 2013

[RBW] To Live & Ride in LA (Riv Sighting)

2014-11-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
s. So we quickly exchanged names. Matthew said he and his wife went to Riv Hq where the staff lent them 2 loaded bikes worth $$ and off they road on a test ride. Matthew exclaimed what a great company! I concur. Rivendell Bicycle Works an ever expanding niche that continues to bless. ~Hugh

Re: [RBW] Re: Yet _even more_ travel coffee questions!

2014-11-28 Thread Hugh Smitham
Hi Chris, I like it! Why choose? Just use both. I think a Helix collapsible cone purchase from OAC is imminent. Thanks, ~Hugh Los Angeles, CA On Nov 27, 2014 7:26 PM, "Pondero" wrote: > Hugh, I have the larger Porlex grinder and it works very well for me. I > alter

[RBW] Post Thanksgiving Cranksgiving Dirt Paradise Ride.

2014-11-29 Thread Hugh Smitham
Three plus hours and twenty miles of pristine dirt single track around Carmel Valley in San Diego ' s North County was enjoyed by we five members of (SCAR) SoCal All Rounders. David Greenblatt, Mike Shiller, Tom Virgil, Curtis Mckenzie and I socalpedalpusher. We all met at David's home and promptl

Re: [RBW] Re: Post Thanksgiving Cranksgiving Dirt Paradise Ride.

2014-11-30 Thread Hugh Smitham
le now! So a trip to AB is a definite. And yes Julian( apple Pie) and four wheeling in Anza Borrego/Salton Sea back in the 80s.. is awesome and brings good memories to me also. Cheers, ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Eins

Re: [RBW] Re: Post Thanksgiving Cranksgiving Dirt Paradise Ride.

2014-12-01 Thread Hugh Smitham
Chris, It was great fun with great camaraderie. Re: The Albatross Bars, It took me long enough to finally adopt em! Now I can't imagine riding without them. Homer still has the Albastasche?? Cheers, ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― A

Re: [RBW] Re: Post Thanksgiving Cranksgiving Dirt Paradise Ride.

2014-12-01 Thread Hugh Smitham
Brian, Yes indeed...though that NW still has it's siren call, this summer a greater Puget Sound tour. Ole Willy is right at home in the dirt...handled it all with aplomb. Cheer, ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein

Re: [RBW] Re: Cheviot Sighting in Vancouver, BC

2014-12-02 Thread Hugh Smitham
Well since I wrote that last post, looks like BC is in the cards! I hope at least a day in Vancouver. Cheers, ~Hugh On Dec 2, 2014 6:00 PM, "Cecily Walker" wrote: > Sure thing. Hopefully I'll be back riding by then. > > > > On Wednesday, November 26, 2014 6:

Re: [RBW] Re: Post Thanksgiving Cranksgiving Dirt Paradise Ride.

2014-12-02 Thread Hugh Smitham
Chris, Alba ' s in Homers very near future. ~Hugh Los Angeles, CA On Dec 2, 2014 5:09 AM, "Pondero" wrote: > Hugh, currently, all my Rivs are albatross controlled. > > (and stay tuned for the Atlantis reveal) > > Chris Johnson > Sanger, Texas > > --

Re: [RBW] Re: Thankful for rain

2014-12-03 Thread Hugh Smitham
Hard to argue with that! ~Hugh Los Angeles, CA On Dec 3, 2014 4:31 PM, "Deacon Patrick" wrote: > Noise and clogging from rocks, duff, and sticks. Plus, I don't mind > getting wet or dirty. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > On Wednesday, December 3, 2014 5

Re: [RBW] Re: Post Thanksgiving Cranksgiving Dirt Paradise Ride.

2014-12-05 Thread Hugh Smitham
Thanks Geoffrey...s24o bound with another write up in the near future. Cheers, ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Wed, Dec 3, 2014 at 7:46 AM, Geoffrey wrote: > Really cool write

Re: [RBW] Bar end vs. down tube shifting... What's your experience...

2014-12-29 Thread hugh flynn
only slightly. For the record, my first road bike came with Campy Brifters. I came to both down tube and bar end shifters as an adult in the modern (8 speed and after) age. Hugh Flynn Newburyport, MA On Saturday, December 20, 2014, Johan Larsson wrote: > On Wednesday, December 17,

Re: [RBW] Poor man's Quickbeam?

2015-01-08 Thread Flynn, Hugh
I’ve been riding my CC as a poor-man’s Quick Beam Style fixed gear for about 15 years. I’ve been very very happy with it. I gather that since I bought mine, they have added front and rear rack mount braze-ons. That’s a good thing. Hugh Flynn Newburyport, MA > On Jan 7, 2015, at 7:33 PM

Re: [RBW] Re: Compass 26 × 1.75 Feedback requested

2015-01-21 Thread Hugh Smitham
eight penalty thing these days.Yeah I'm thinking like a weight weenie, and my truth is the lighter the load along with less tire rolling resistance the happier I'll be. Again thanks for the feedback and others please let me know your experiences with this tire. Cheers ~Hugh “Life is like rid

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