Author: Rob

Wet Sunday Surf Check

I ended up putting the fenders back on the Rawland last night.  3 days in a row of wet misty mornings, with a week more due to come.  Yesterday saw th MS ride come through town and I was daydreaming of being a fender salesman as hundreds went by with wet grimy stripes up their backs.  Oh to spread the fender gospel, even here in sunny California

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Bikes in the Garage – Rivendell Roadeo

My default gofast bike is my Rivendell Roadeo.  The frame and fork are from Rivendell Bicycle Works. 

Build:
Handle bar: Nitto RM013 Riv Dirt Drop
Levers: Tektro
Shifters: Suntour Barcon NOS
Cables/Housing: Jagwire Titanium Finish
Stem: Nitto Technomic Delux
Tape: Soma Thick and Zesty
Bell: Crane Brass (needs to go back on)
Headset: Stronglight A9
Brakes: Shimano Ultrega BR-B600 (KoolStop Shoes)
Seatpost: Vintage Shimano Dura Ace 
Saddle: Brooks B-17 / Berthoud Touring 
Bottom Bracket: Phil Wood 103
Crankset: Ritchey Logic Compact 
Pedals: Sakae Low Fats (I have wide Feet)
Tires: Jack Brown Green
Rims: Mavic A117
Hubs: Phil Wood Rivy Freewheel
Freewheel: IRD 6sp 13-28
Bags: Acorn Saddle and Handlebar bag

Parts were a mix of deal hunting, stuff I had and some new from Rivendell.  Some of you might even recognise stuff you sold me.  I ride this bike for near everything short of technical single track and loads of stuff greater than 15lbs.  After almost a year of riding I still love this bike.  It has more than served its purpose and there is little I would change. 

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Introduction

I love to ride my bike, paved, dirt whatever with the bike I am on at the moment, sometimes for fun sometimes to get places, it always beats the hell out of riding in a car.  While out there riding I like to take pictures. 

This is where I get to share my rides, bicycle philosopy with the world, what and where I ride.

Thanks for reading and maybe I will see you out there