Rivendell sightings

[dstein]

I love living in the Bay Area and seeing so many Rivendells out there!

Spotted this weekend:

A Betty Foy outside the Ferry Building yesterday morning

An Atlantis on BART getting on at downtown Oakland yesterday afternoon

3 Rivendell's this morning around 8:30-9AM descending Tunnel Rd as I was just starting my climb up it (I think these were all Riv's, at least one was and the other two were Riv'd out if nothing else)

A Sam Hillborne at the Top of Tunnel Rd that I chatted with for a brief second onto Skyline

I also saw a pretty decked out Surly with racks descending Tunnel Rd near the top as well and pretty sure I saw a Hillborne locked up near Rockridge Bart of Friday.

Hope to see some Clems out there soon!

[Bruce Smitham]

That's really cool. I don't see many around here in San Diego. If I do see a Riv occasionally but they kind of keep quiet and to themselves. Primarily I see a lot of road/tri riders up and down the coast racing each other, running stop signs and lights to keep their Strava times down. All the stores on the coast cater to them. I also frequently see bike touring folk heading south and ending their journeys so that's kind of neat. I chat with them whenever I can.

Bruce "who sometimes feels like the only Riv rider in San DIego" Smitham

[Daniel D.]

Wow, I get the heebie jeebies locking up my $125 beater at BART, hey it's a nice beater.

On Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 11:10:56 AM UTC-8, dstein wrote:

[KC]

Aw, I was hoping to see my orange Cheviot included in the sightings. Had a great ride Saturday from the Richmond Bay area to Berkeley for lunch, then around the Bay Trail. Such a beautiful day. We don't get to have rides like that without generally starting off with a car trip, so really enjoy it.

Driving south now and sad to be leaving, but thx to a list member i have a set of rock n roads to test out now so have to think about where to go on them.

[Will]

This is easy to fix. Get pitlocks for the wheels, a piitstopper for the bars and seat, a micro U-lock (Abus)  for the frame. Total cost, less than $200. Security = 100%. Nobody will get your bike.

[Daniel D.]

That sounds pretty good and what I'm willing to do/carry but I'd say that's 65% security :p.  If a thief wants your bike they're getting your bike.

[Tom Virgil]

Hello Bruce and valued member of the Smitham family.

I believe I see you from time to time on Carmel Valley Road between I5 and the coast.  I am usually returning from science park up in Torrey Pines (in a car) where I now work after something of a career change.  That's another topic.   I have seen your father once on Carmel Creek Road (hat under helmet is pretty unique, but wise if he is dealing with a dermatologist.  I understand that).   Out on the 56 bikeway I am riding a powder blue Sam with cream trim and magenta handlebar tape, or my merlot (thought you might like that) Boulder All Road.  Hugh has road tested the All Road  and seemed to come away with a good opinion.

I recently returned to gmail and saw some old email about an ebike for Bruce Sr.   My sincere apology for not being responsive.  If you or your father would like to try one, let me know, I  have one.  It's not for sale, so no guile here, but there are ways of watching the sales at TREK and getting a substantial discount.  I use mine for riding to work and riding in street clothes without sweating out the bike garb.

I am over in Santa Fe Summit, but way down on the last street before Gonzales Canyon.  Great access to the canyon but a lung buster to come up Sword and the rest of the world.  Come on down or i will come up and let's ride.

Best regards,

Tom

[Will]

Don't think so. The mini-Abus is a serious deterrent. The U piece does not rotate like the other brands. One has to cut both sides of the U bar to free the bike. And the pits make removing wheels or adjusting the seat almost impossible. If you put a pit-stopper in the stem bolt, they can't remove/adjust the bars. Even if one defeats the Abus... re-sale incentive is quite poor: can't fix a flat, can't adjust the cockpit. There's no reason for a thief to want a bike they cannot sell.

[Bruce Smitham]

Hi Tom, that was probably me. I would love to ride anytime. I try to get out everyday time permitting. Give me a call/text on my cellphone and lets do it. My number is (310) 968-6910 and I live on the east side of Carmel Creek Park.

Cheers, Bruce

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[Surlyprof]

Friday, I was looking for parking near the Museum of Craft and Design in the Dogpatch neighborhood of San Francisco and this Quickbeam was nice enough to be holding a spot for me.  https://goo.gl/photos/58JugpTC24W3LJdm6  Very nice bike.

John

On Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 11:10:56 AM UTC-8, dstein wrote: