That was my experience as well when I did the Pacific Coast tour in 2000. I live in San Diego so I basically flew up to BC and rode home. The book was a great help on that ride.Robert TilleySan Diego, CASent from my iPhoneOn Oct 25, 2023, at 11:58 AM, Steven Sweedler wrote:I ride from Seattle to
How much wiggle room is there on the brakes for smaller wheels? Would a smaller diameter wheelset allow the bike to load on the train? Or bring a 16” front wheel with you and use it for the train rack and then swap out when at the destination. A 16” wheel should fit in any Riv approved saddlebag.R
I went in on the Blue version Kickstarter and have been using that lock on my E-cargo bike in conjunction with an Abus Bordo lock. No problems in the few years I have been using it.I do like the lock. It has a wide opening and is long enough that I am usually able to attach it to what I want to loc
The first bike I bought for myself was a mid 80’s Schwinn Sierra and I rode that to commute to work and school. Once I added a road bike (Nishiki Prestige) to that I started reading cycling magazines and learned that the flat pedals I had been using since I started riding weren’t the way to go. So
I just remembered I also used Power Grips which was a nice combination of foot retention and normal shoes. The one downside to power grips was that they needed to be adjusted for shoes that were materially different in size from the shoes used to set up the straps. Chuck Taylor’s vs hiking boots fo
I love the B17 and the non-leather saddle that equals it in comfort for me is the WTB Pure V saddle. They now make the Pure but that one felt slightly different to me. I stashed a few of the Pure V’s away since they are harder to find. This is the one I like:WTB Pure V Race SE Saddle - BLACKamazon.
The White Rim Road in Moab is a great ride. We did it over three days. It’s only 100 miles but very scenic. You will need to bring your own water in and will need campground reservations.I’ve always wanted to do the San Juan Mountain hut to hut ride but haven’t been able to fit that in yet.Robert T
I have an 86 cm PBH and bought a small Hubbuhubbuh. My wife is only about 5’ 2” so the S was the best choice to fit both of us. The bike fits me fine. Riv also recommended the S for me.Robert TilleySan Diego, CASent from my iPhoneOn Nov 30, 2022, at 6:09 PM, Dave S wrote:Anyone have sizing input
I used some 3M tape meant for wrapping car hoods and fenders for protection. I cut it into pieces that fit around the tubes of my bike. I primarily wrapped the main triangle of one bike to keep frame bags from killing the paint. This tape applies fairly easily and seems to last without fading. I b
The White Rim Road near Moab UT is a nice 3 day ride. Need to reserve sites in advance and bring water but it worth it. Some do it in a day but 3 days is how we did it.Robert TilleySan Diego, CASent from my iPhoneOn Dec 19, 2022, at 11:28 AM, James M wrote:I'm laid up for 6 more weeks with a brok
I just measured my Prospector with Rohloff and measured a Q of 185 mm. I could likely shave a few mm off with with a different crank.Robert TilleySan Diego, CASent from my iPhoneOn Dec 20, 2022, at 1:33 PM, Bob wrote:Patrick,I do not, sorry to say. Would like to have those data myself. Anyone her
My last ride for the year was an e-cargo bike ride to the grocery store. On the way home I had a shift cable failure so I had to ride home in the lowest gear spinning like mad. So, my New Year’s resolution has now become learning how to replace shift cables on a Nuvinci/Enviolo hub.Robert TilleySan
I picked up a Mod Zero as well. Same size and color. Mine will be a complete build from Mike due to time constraints on my end. I’ll be up there for business soon but I’ll be flying up so I won’t be able to pick up my bike in person. I could justify a drive but parking in SF is bad and I’m not sure
I have a Silky Katanaboy that lives in my camper van. It’s ridiculous how quickly that cuts through medium sized logs. I also picked up a Silky Zubat for around the house. I may need to add a Pocket Boy for the bike now…Robert TilleySan Diego, CASent from my iPhoneOn Jul 12, 2023, at 12:49 PM, Mack
I have problems with extremities in the cold and have never found a glove system that works all the time for me. We get temps down into the 20’s so we don’t have the extreme colds other people go through but it’s cold for us. For feet I have found that Sealskinz waterproof socks help keep my feet
I also feel that if I did not think about my saddle or anything that touches it during a ride then I have a successful saddle fit. I ride with no padded shorts so I can tell when a saddle doesn’t feel right.On my saddles that fit best I can feel pressure on my sit bones but nowhere else. My underst
This is one that stuck with me. Packing a raft on a Brompton in the UK.Expedition by Bike and Boatyoutu.beRobert TilleySan Diego, CASent from my iPhoneOn Mar 25, 2024, at 1:03 PM, Patrick Moore wrote:I'm not in the market, sorry, but I find that little inflatable very interesting. Is the boat des
Sorry to see the custom up for sale! My circa 2000 custom is a wall hanger right now since my needs then don’t match my current needs.I picked up a motorcycle, my first, three years ago and I’m still trying to find time to practice. Lots of work plus caring for my wife’s mother takes up all of my t
My favorite camera to carry on the bike is the Sony RX100. It takes great photos and is pretty compact. I have also found it to be very reliable and has handled lots of travel without failing.These days I am liking to mount my Insta360 X3/X4 on my bike. It’s a 360 camera so you can shoot now and th
I’ve had somewhere around 50 cancers surgically removed. One melanoma and the rest basal cells. I’m of Irish ancestry but grew up and still live in SoCal. My skin type doesn’t belong here for sure. I basically stopped wearing a helmet and wear wide brimmed hats when I ride. I also wear sun shirts t
I have a couple pairs of those Sahara pants as well and I love them. These look like they got rid of the roll up legs with snaps and replaced them with zip off legs? I can’t find the roll up leg version on their site.Robert TilleySan Diego, CASent from my iPhoneOn May 27, 2024, at 7:03 AM, Patrick
I’d likely agree that having Riv build up the bike is the best option. But… my first bike build was my custom Riv back in 2001 I think. I had lots of time between putting down a deposit and actually receiving the frame to figure out the parts spec. Back then Riv had their catalogs that did a good j
I recently picked up clogs and the Cairn EVO sandals. The clogs that fit me were one size up from the sandals. A friend of mine just picked up both as well and he was the same. Clogs a size up from the sandals.Robert TilleySan Diego, CASent from my iPhoneOn May 30, 2024, at 7:34 AM, Brian Forsee w
No cicadas here but I did get to ride through another swarm of bees the other day. I’ve been caught in a few of those beehive moves now. You can hear the swarm coming from quite a distance.Robert TilleySan Diego, CASent from my iPhoneOn Jun 5, 2024, at 1:05 PM, George Schick wrote:Anyone been bik
1Up also has the Wheel Stop which is supposed to make carrying fendered bikes better. I think it helps clamp the front wheel more securely so you can go easy on the rear bar which would be clamping on the fender itself?I added one with my order but haven’t installed it yet. I’ve been working from
I have that tail light hooked up to an IQ-X headlight on our Hubbuhubbuh and it works great. The Micro puts out a decent amount of light for its size.Robert TilleySan Diego, CASent from my iPhoneOn Mar 16, 2023, at 7:55 PM, Matthew Williams wrote:Hi everyone,I have a SON dynamo front hub, with an
When I ordered my custom Riv I requested mounts for a front rack. Grant stated it was tough to place the braze-ons since each rack has unique attachment points. We settled on a location that works with the Nitto mini rack. So maybe Grant feels p-clamps are able to work around various rack mounting
That’s strange. I received my All Rounder in June 2001 and it was a Starck build. He built it with 130 spacing in the rear rather than the 135 I specified so I had to take it back to him to fix it. He was local here and worked in the same building as Joe Bell. I still think about Joe Bell’s shop wi
Or Kendall Mint Cakes.Robert Tilley San Diego, CASent from my iPhoneOn Apr 4, 2023, at 9:54 PM, iamkeith wrote:Should have asked it to discus ye olde high-carb snack cakes.On Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 4:36:01 PM UTC-6 Ryan wrote:Wow! Scary! Fortuantely, I don't think ChatGPT has quite nailed Gran
+1 on whatbars.com. Great site to compare bars. I use a 90 mm stem with Persuader bars on my Prospector.Robert TilleySan Diego, CASent from my iPhoneOn May 16, 2023, at 11:31 AM, Jacob Byard wrote:If you go to whatbars.com you can pick both the Jones and Persuaders and see how that compare. That
Bags x Bird make the Piccolo which sounds Ike it could work. You have your choice of fabrics, colors, etc. Side pockets but they lay flat. The bags are made to order so maybe those can be deleted? I have their Goldback bag and the quality is very high. The costs reflect that…PICCOLO 9.5Wbagsxbird.
I’d still be in therapy if that happened to me.Robert TilleySan Diego, CASent from my iPhoneOn Jun 15, 2023, at 3:16 PM, 'Mojo' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote:In the winter of 2011, I bought a Mark-Nobilette-built Legolas. It was serious overlap with my 2001 custom Riv Road and 2005 Quickbeam. I just
I own one. I have a Tern e-Cargo bike that allows me to ride more. I don’t have free time for recreational riding currently so errands are the only way I get to ride. I do as many errands as I can on “normal” bikes but the Tern lets me get more miles in since it allows me to ride when I would other
1Up also sells a “wheel stop” accessory for fendered bikes. It basically lets you secure the front wheel more securely which should allow less pressure to be needed where the rear rack support rests on the fender. You can always add a Voile strap to further secure the rear wheel to the rack but it
I use Kookaburra soap in my front loading washer and have never had an issue. I just use the regular cycle typically and put wool items in wash bags. I use 2 oz but I think the bottle states I should use 1 oz. Per the article that may not be a good idea. 1 oz seems like a small amount but I’ll give
I started applying tape on a frame today and it’s kind of a pain. I want to do
the front triangle since I’ll be using a frame bag on this bike. My frame has
lots of bottle mounts and cable guides so getting the tape around those was
pretty tedious. It’s likely one job I’d pay someone else to do.
I have an Abus wheel lock on the front wheel of my e-bike. I use it all the
time for quick trips into a store. Anything over a couple minutes and I’ll
break out the other locks and lock the bike up properly. I’d never used a wheel
lock before but do find them very useful.
https://roberttilley.s
He has a really nice High Sierra when you look at his other auctions. The first
bike I bought for myself was a Sierra in the same “colorway”. Pretty high
asking price but...
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/d/danville-19-schwinn-high-sierra/7303507852.html
Robert Tilley
San Diego, CA
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I have an older model SON that I got in 2000 or so and it only spins a few
revolutions before stopping. I have 3 or so new SON’s and none of those have
that friction. None of mine have been loud at all and I think the notchiness is
part of the design. Magnets are in there and I don’t think those
As someone who has had around 20 cancers surgically removed and dozens of
others frozen off I’m with your wife. If you don’t take precautions now you
will pay later. My Irish ancestry is telling me I don’t belong in SoCal.
Robert Tilley
San Diego, CA
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> On May 14, 2021, at 9
I just picked up the cutting wheels below and they did cut through a broken tap
so they appear to do a good job so far. And it didn’t shatter like many of the
cutting wheels I have used in the past.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B4UDH3/ref=ppx_yo_mob_b_track_package_o0_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Nice! What size tires are those? I was measuring my circa 2000 AR and I think
the fattest tire I could fit in the fork would be about 1.7” wide. Pretty
narrow based on what I ride now. I was hoping for around 2” tires. Maybe a 650B
conversion at some point down the road?
Robert “fatties don’t f
I’ve seen ads for those and thought about trying one. Nice to hear they work
well. I am another with lots of skin issues due to sun so I need as much
protection as I can get.
Robert Tilley
San Diego, CA
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> On Jun 6, 2021, at 10:41 AM, David Person wrote:
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> My preferred
I ordered one today. Kinda nice to see there was actually a size larger than
the one I needed. Usually I grab the biggest available.
Robert Tilley
San Diego, CA
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> On Jun 6, 2021, at 1:25 PM, David Person wrote:
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> They’re close by to you, Robert. In Carlsbad. I’m in
I went with the Seahawk since the brim was similar in width to other hats I’ve
had. I think I may order the Firebird V2 as well for the greater sun protection.
Robert Tilley
San Diego, CA
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> On Jun 6, 2021, at 7:12 PM, David Person wrote:
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You received t
I live in San Diego and recently had something shipped to me from Carlsbad, a
suburb of San Diego. The USPS sent it to Denver first for some reason. So a 25
mile delivery turned into a much longer journey.
Robert Tilley
San Diego, CA
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> On Jun 28, 2021, at 7:04 AM, David Per
My package was from them as well so maybe it’s the Carlsbad Post Office
screwing things up?
Robert Tilley
San Diego, CA
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> On Jun 28, 2021, at 12:04 PM, David Person wrote:
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> Robert, the San Diego package I mentioned was actually another Shelta hat
> from Carlsbad. Why
I’m only 5’ 11” with an 86 cm PBH. I have one Brompton with a standard seat
post and one with the telescoping seat post. The standard post is about perfect
for me at full extension. I use maybe an extra inch on the telescoping post.
You’d need the telescoping post and likely the H bars as well.
If you are into folding bikes or recumbents then Bikes at Vienna is nearby. The
owner is a member of the BOB list.
https://www.bikesatvienna.com/about-us
Robert Tilley
San Diego, CA
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> On Aug 7, 2021, at 8:46 AM, luckytur...@gmail.com wrote:
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> Hey all,
> I will be in DC
I always assumed that a bike falling off of a rack on the highway would survive
& just be scraped up. Looks like my assumption was wrong. Maybe due to the
curved “top tube” on that frame?
I just sold my Thule rack with the rubber straps that secure the frame. Mine
had three straps for each bike
If it’s the one I’m thinking of they just used a wood dowel attached to the
Brooks bag loops using toe straps. Low tech but supposed to be functional.
https://www.pathlesspedaled.com/2011/07/21/video-backpacks-on-bromptons/
Robert Tilley
San Diego, CA
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> On Aug 15, 2021, at
I used the Arkel grocery pannier quite a bit and I really liked it. It meets
most of your criteria but has a zip top and not a buckle top. The new version
looks to have a draw cord top which would make sliding a paper bag full of
groceries in more difficult maybe? Their hardware is adjustable so
BikeSnob owns two Rivs and rides around NYC. If I ever get back out there I’d
likely bring my Brompton.
Robert Tilley
San Diego, CA
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> On Jan 21, 2022, at 7:25 PM, Minh wrote:
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> Hi all, my name is Minh and i'm on the lookout for other Brooklyn Riv'sters,
> maybe we can
I run their T-Rack on the front and Mini Pannier Rack on the rear of my
bikepacking bike. Very functional racks since they have the anything cage
mounts as well as braze-on’s for mounting lights.
Daniel from Tumbleweed worked for Riv at one time and that had some influence
on the bikes he offer
The hardware is pretty good and can be moved around to be able to fit most
mounts. Here’s my T-Rack mounted to the front barrel braze-ons on my fork. Note
that the fork here is 135 mm spaced so wider than most.
https://roberttilley.smugmug.com/Bicycles/Tumbleweed-Prospector/i-pFbrBgK/A
Here’s a
I’ve been wearing an Arc’Teryx A2B Commuter jacket this winter and I’m really
liking it. It has Gore Windstopper on the front panels and open weave wool
panels on the back to vent heat.
No pit zips but I find that opening the zipper allows plenty of air in to
release excess heat. Not made any
We do get cold in the mornings here. Sometimes into the 20’s. On those days I
typically ride in sandals. On my feet I put on thick wool socks and then
Sealskinz socks over those. The Sealskinz are waterproof so they work for rain
as well.
My feet do sweat with this setup but they are warm. The
Do you have a bungee net? I’d think the wheel would sit on a padded rack
vertically with a bungee net over it. Seems like tension would be equal on both
sides so it wouldn’t topple one way or the other. Probably need a decent sized
net though…
A backpack that has daisy chains on it would make i
I used to do a commute that was primarily off-road. Some days I would ride in
on the roads just to stay cleaner (no trail dirt). For these commutes I used an
Arkel Bug pannier. It can be used as a backpack as well since in has shoulder
straps that can be covered when used as a pannier. I used it
On my commutes I also carried a large thermos full of coffee since our office
coffee was pretty bad. It added weight but coffee is worth the extra effort.
I basically work from home now so I have to find excuses to get out and do
errands throughout the week to ride.
Robert Tilley
San Diego, CA
I prefer quiet hubs which is why I typically stick to Shimano. You can hear
them if you try but it’s not overwhelming. It seems like there is no mechanical
benefit from the extra noise so there is no need for me to switch.
My Rohloff’s are louder than I like but I put up with it since I like the
I definitely don’t have that many miles on them I’m still less than 1,000
miles on both of mine. I need to get out more…
Robert Tilley
San Diego, CA
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> On Feb 9, 2022, at 10:45 PM, Mr. Ray wrote:
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> "My Rohloff’s are louder than I like but I put up with it since I like t
I use a Garmin watch (Fenix 5+ currently) to record all of my rides. The data
all goes up to Garmin’s cloud and I have it automatically sent to Strava as
well. I don’t look at the data much but I can easily see it on the Garmin app
on my phone. It includes ride data along with heart rate, calori
My Garmin watch gives me data for the last year via the Garmin Connect app on
my phone and they have totals for the last 7 days, 4 weeks and year. All older
data I need to access from the cloud if I want to see it.
Robert Tilley
San Diego, CA
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> On Mar 3, 2022, at 2:51 PM,
I have a custom All Rounder from 2000 and it’s a great bike. I still remember
the way it felt descending at speed for the first time. It is great on the road
as well as non-technical dirt. I had mine built for canti brakes and I’m still
happy with that choice.
The fork will clear a tire in the
Gotta say that Trans Europe Express is my favorite as well. I have tickets to
see their 3D show here in July. The last one was cancelled due to COVID so
hopefully this goes on as planned.
I need to track down the original Tour de France and check it out. I only have
the 2003 version.
Robert Ti
I have used Carradice bags for years along with many of the older Riv
offerings. I think the Bags by Bird Goldback and Fabio’s Chest bags took those
bags and improved them quite a bit. If I had to choose one it would be the
Fabio’s Chest. Lots of mounting options, long flap, useful collar for se
I owned a Thule Aero Helium for a while. It did the job but I didn’t really
care for it. I have a lot of weird bikes so the fact that the rack holds the
bikes by the seat and top tubes didn’t work well for some bikes. I tried the
top tube adapter they make but that wasn’t that great of a solutio
I commuted off-road on a Pugsley in those conditions here in dry SoCal for
years and really did little maintenance other than lube the chain regularly. I
think I changed cogs, chain and the large chainring at about 4,000 miles but
that was about it. This was a 2x10 drivetrain.
I don’t think our
That rug really ties the room together.
I have a decent amount of Scottish ancestry plus it gets hot here so I think I
could swing a kilt. My wife got used to my knickers so a kilt is the next
logical step.
Robert Tilley
San Diego, CA
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> On Jun 24, 2022, at 9:10 AM, Patric
I agree with previous posters on the Rudy Project Rydon and Oakley Flak frames.
I own both and both are great on the bike. For on the bike I think I prefer the
Rydon’s since they seem to have a bit more coverage.
I put prescription lenses in my Rydon’s but have non prescription Prizm Trail
Tor
I agree with others on the IQ-X. That is the best light I’ve used for road use.
I like the looks of it but some don’t like the blue light on the button on the
back. Mine is hidden from view by a front bag. The silver version looks like
metal but I think it is plastic.
I also have a Sinewave Be
I think my only low trail bikes are my Bromptons. Loading the front on that is
the best option since the luggage carrier block is there and I have a bunch on
Brompton bags to fit it. Plus, placing anything on the rear rack that is much
wider than the rack itself will interfere with my feet when
We’re getting it in SoCal as well but nothing like that. We were up near 100
but with high humidity for us. I can take the heat but am definitely not used
to humid. We have rain now but at least it’s cooler.
Robert Tilley
San Diego, CA
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> On Sep 10, 2022, at 7:51 AM, Collin
I bought Full Tilt a while back and have yet to read it. I’ll need to fix that I think.Robert TilleySan Diego, CASent from my iPhoneOn Sep 14, 2022, at 1:38 PM, Patrick Moore wrote:I finally started reading Dervla Murphy's 1965 or so classic Full Tilt: Ireland to India With A Bicycle about her 19
I also carry an Inreach when off the grid. It also allows others to see where I’m at when they want to check on me.Robert TilleySan Diego, CASent from my iPhoneOn Sep 16, 2022, at 1:47 PM, Piaw Na wrote:It's OK to be concerned with safety in the backcountry. I carry a Garmin Inreach Mini for thos
B-17’s work really well for me but I do use non-leather saddles on most bikes these days. The WTB Pure V is my favorite and I have a few stashed for future use. The Fabric Scoop Flat and Specialized Romin also work for me.Robert TilleySan Diego, CASent from my iPhoneOn Sep 22, 2022, at 11:39 AM, ze
I have never used any of Paul’s brakes surprisingly. It’s surprising because I have no problem spending money on things that are better/more advanced than what I need. For me, I think (maybe wrongly) that I can get 90% of the braking that Paul’s would provide at a fraction of the cost by using othe
I gotta admit that it was an impressive shot!Sunrise/sunset are definitely dangerous times to be on the road. I used to ride with a very experienced cyclist here and he used to organize Bike Friday rides since he owned a few. He always wanted to do the Pacific Coast tour and finally got a chance on
I have used JB Weld on a number of metal to non-metal interfaces and it worked really well. I can’t recall any failing. This is the standard JB Weld that has black & white materials that you mix together to get a gray material.Robert TilleySan Diego, CASent from my iPhoneOn Oct 13, 2022, at 7:52 PM
I tried a direct email on this but am not sure if it went through. A PM through
the web interface has me stumped so...I’ll take this if available.
Robert Tilley
San Diego, CA
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> On Dec 6, 2020, at 9:39 PM, YQ wrote:
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> For sale is a Restuvus saddle bag attachment. I used
Mine may be considered crush hats but they work for me. I do have a Filson
waxed cotton brim hat but it’s too stiff for me so I rarely use it. I have also
used Tilley hats quite a bit and do like them a lot but there are other cheaper
hats that work as well for half the money.
I love OR hats. T
Nice! I have a cable actuated BB7 on mine connected to a thumb shifter lever.
It works pretty well but the thumb shifter I used isn’t the best. I think the
ratchets they put in it are coarse enough that is doesn’t always hold as tight
as we want. A hydro with a real brake lever would work better
OR sells something similar to that and I picked one up. No weed screen to
pilfer though. I figured the shorter brim would be better for on bike use. For
me sun protection is more important than a helmet although I could likely put a
helmet on over the hat.
https://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Researc
The Tilley hats I have had wear well but don’t last me any longer than cheaper
hats. They do, or at least used to, come with a cheap replacement price if you
wear yours out. I never took advantage of that.
The Tilley hats were really well made though. Canadian sewn which is always
good and they
Off the top of my head:
Peñasquitos Preserve is a nice place to ride. The South side of the creek is
basically a fire road while the North side is a bit more challenging. Nothing a
rigid bike with decent tires couldn’t handle. I used to commute through there
on 29 x 2” tires and I could easily
I typically have my bikes with racks set up without fenders. The look doesn’t
bother me at all. I can’t stand a rack that isn’t level though...
I do live in SoCal so fenders aren’t typically necessary.
Robert Tilley
San Diego, CA
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> On Dec 14, 2020, at 10:05 PM, Joe Bernard
I just cut some stays on another rack with a hacksaw. I don’t have a vice so I
held the stay down on my bench and went at it. Not optimal but it worked. I do
need a vice here. Next time I’ll likely use a Dremel.
Robert Tilley
San Diego, CA
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> On Dec 29, 2020, at 4:22 PM, Joe
I went with an option that was definitely not the most cost effective but it is
one I would do again now that I’ve been using it for over a year. I went with a
Tern GSD S00 e-cargo bike.
The bike takes up about the same amount of room as a normal bike but can carry
400 lbs. It also adjusts to f
I have an older version of this stand. It collapses down into a bag so it is
easy to store. It is stable and you can definitely clamp the seat post with it.
If you have the Grant approved fistful of seat post you may need to raise the
saddle a bit to fit the clamp.
https://www.rei.com/product/7
I wear sandals when it’s wet/cold. I use Sealskinz waterproof socks with
however many layer of wool socks I need underneath.
My feet do sweat but they are warm. I have not SPD sandals and standard sandals
depending on the bike I grab. Sandals are good because they have enough
adjustability to a
Richard Thompson is of the best I’ve seen. And a great songwriter. Right now
I’m leaning towards Robert Fripp but it’s hard to argue against Thompson.
As far as bikes go, for me old Riv > Crust while Crust > new Riv. I can’t
really get into a lot of the newer frames Riv has put out but I love t
Lots of CA companies are moving to TX to flee the over regulation and high
taxes here. My nephew is one of the CA transplants now living there. He’s in
Flower Mound just outside of Dallas.
A friend in CO says that lots of Texans are moving into his area outside of
Denver. So Texans are on the m
I agree with that! I did have a Karate Monkey with 29 x 2.1” tires that I
really didn’t like. Not enough float on sand and fairly harsh on the super hard
dried clay we have on a lot of our trails here.
26 x 4” was so much better all around for me. My 27.5 x 3” is very comparable
but loses a bit
I have well over 7,000 miles on a Pugsley with 4” tires and I did think that
the large tires would be much slower than “normal” size tires. I looked over my
commute data at one point and found that my average speed on the fat bike vs
other bikes wasn’t significantly less. This was on lots of har
I use the GP-1 and GP-2 grips on a number of bikes and they work great for me.
I used to experience hand numbness at times but haven’t experienced it while
using the Ergons. I’ve used them on straight bars as well as Jones Loop bars
which have lots of sweep.
Robert Tilley
San Diego, CA
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And we have a winner. That is impressive.
I’m not showing pictures of mine since it is currently hidden under a bunch of
junk due to us doing a bit of remodeling. I need to build up a new frame so
I’ll be setting up the workstand in the house and building it there for now.
Robert Tilley
San Di
That should be all you need. I have read accounts of Gorilla tape absorbing
sealant and losing its adhesive properties so I never tried it. I just set up
some fat bike tires with Muc-Off tubeless tape but haven’t converted to
tubeless yet. I’m letting tubes seat the tape to the rim currently.
I’ve always liked green on Rivs. I almost went with British racing green on
mine but decided to go with their pea sage green. I still like it. I remember
opening the box and being a bit underwhelmed with the color but once it was
built up with silver parts and a honey Brooks the color looked muc
I picked up some 3M tape from EBay to put on the wear areas of my bikepacking
bike. I haven’t used it yet as the bike is just starting to get built but the
tape looks nice. It applies just like some screen protectors for phones. It
goes on wet and then dries in place.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/3
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