I had slip issues with my Merrell shoes and thr GKs. Then I got the
Keen Coronado Cruiser shoes and the grip is excellent while still
allowing me to reposition my feet without too much hassle. Five Ten
Activator shoes grip amazingly well, but still gave me hotspots on a
35 mile ride, the longest
Obviously, those with low riders love them. Anyone using the Nitto front racks?
René
On 4/26/10, Darin G. dbg...@mac.com wrote:
The NeoAir inflated is 72 X 20.
Agreed that the down sleeping bag is worthless when wet which is why a
waterproof stuff-sack is mandatory. I've backpacked, sea
This past weekend I was able to participate in the JBK Haleiwa Metric
Century Ride on my Quickbeam. The ride is a stunner covering much of the
north and windward shores of Oahu running from Haleiwa to Ka'a'awa and back.
(http://www.hbl.org/?q=node/221)
I don't own a car and I wasn't able to talk
I've used low-riders and the Rivendell Nitto big front rack.
On an old Trek 520 (before Rivendell acquisition) I used both older
Blackburn low-riders and the Nitto. I prefer the Nitto.
I have also used the Nitto on my custom Rivendell All-Rounder for
touring and now on my Atlantis. I really
My newest wallpaper...
Great looking bike and great sounding adventure.
From: Robert F. Harrison rfharri...@gmail.com
Here's the one picture I have of my QB on the way out:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mgps-bob/4559543495/sizes/l/in/photostream/
Sweet, if only it were my size. That's a nice price too.
On Apr 28, 1:38 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Third time's the charm...
1988 Trek 330 with Reynolds 531 tubing. 61cm frame. Built up with Nitto
Noodles Tech Dlx, Brooks Champion special. Flip flop rear hub. Box o'
Great ride, and very enjoyable (and lucid) report of it. Thanks! (A century
in Hawaii -- THAT makes me envious!)
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Hi,
Recently, someone posted a link to a picture of a beautiful orange
Saluki(I think) with a Berthoud handle bar bag and a Tubus Nova front
rack. I've been trying to find that link again with no success. Does
anyone have the link?
Thanks.
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I think so :-)
Lots of interest in it here and on CL, but everyone wants the original
geared bits. I'm selling it for my brother in law, and what did I tell him
when he converted it??? KEEP ALL THE ORIGINAL PARTS IN CASE YOU WANT TO
RE-SELL IT IN THE FUTURE. But oh no, this was the perfect
Apologies if this has been discovered already. After misplacing my
Testors, model car paint (so so match) a trip to the nearby Walgreens
turned up this.
http://www.sallyhansen.com/product.cfm?product=75shade=1596
It's a dead ringer for the green paint on my Ram.
Clyde Canter.
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That was the original idea...seems I would have to eat in restaurants,
stay in really pricey places. Did not want to spend $400 for three
days. (I am going slowly; 20-30-40 miles a day for a couple of
reasons.) So...if you have secrets taht make the coast less expensive,
I am listening! / Thanks.
On Apr 28, 2010, at 1:57 AM, Robert F. Harrison wrote:
This past weekend I was able to participate in the JBK Haleiwa
Metric Century Ride on my Quickbeam.
Great ride and story! Impressive doing it all with one gear! I would
love to ride on Oahu one day. We were working on a project on
If they combined the Grip King length and Touring pedal width, you'd
have a fine pedal. Pie in the sky though.
For large feet though, there is no substitute for the Wellgo MG-1.
Plenty of support, superb grip.
Not favored by tourists because of the looks. but what are pedals
for your
56cm Rivendell 650b Saluki for sale w.Tange Levin headset.Butterscotch
color.Centerpull or sidepull compatable.Excellent condition.No dings
or dents.Although some paint chips.$1,150.00 shipped.
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Hi all,
I know this very unlikely, but I have to do it ;) If anyone out there
has a 61cm Hilsen (frame or bike) that they've been considering
selling - please drop me an email. Riv has the frames in stock, but
I'm one of those people who prefers having a bike which has already
had a couple of
i think this is the one you are looking for, it's a friend's bike.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22253...@n00/3905485108/
totally stunning in person.
On Apr 28, 10:13 am, happyriding happyrid...@yahoo.com wrote:
Hi,
Recently, someone posted a link to a picture of a beautiful orange
Saluki(I
If anyone is stockpiling parts for a new Hunquapillar or just making
some spring adjustments to your current ride, I have identified some
items that are ebay bound unless someone here wants them first. All
prices include US shipping. I’ve priced things below what I think
they’ll likely fetch on
on 4/27/10 7:55 PM, charlie at charles_v...@hotmail.com wrote:
owww!this sounds like painful training !
Yea. Sorry about that. My only point was that it's easy to get in a rut or
take a set and sometimes takes a concious act to get out.
- J
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David,
I'll take the Tioga Surefoot 8 pedals if they haven't already been
spoken for. I can pay via Paypal. Let me know if they're still
available.
Thanks,
Shaun Meehan
On Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 11:40 AM, David Sprunger sprun...@gmail.com wrote:
If anyone is stockpiling parts for a new
I meant to send that to David off-list. Sorry about that.
Shaun Meehan
On Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 11:57 AM, Shaun Meehan meehan.sh...@gmail.com wrote:
David,
I'll take the Tioga Surefoot 8 pedals if they haven't already been
spoken for. I can pay via Paypal. Let me know if they're still
Named one of the best utility bikes for 2010:
http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/201005/best-utility-bikes-rivendell-samuel-hillborne.html
Hampsten's Tournesol Audax is also mentioned:
http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/201005/best-utility-bikes-hampsten-tournesol-audax.html
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That may be it. I don't see the same picture I was referring to
though. The picture I saw was shot by someone facing the front of the
bike with the camera low to the ground and looking up.
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I was reading these great posts, and thinking darn, I don't have any
hobbies!
Except oh yeah - I paint, and I take analog photos sometimes, and I
screenprint tee-shirts in my garage sometimes. I sculpt. And I make
omelets every morning with eggs from our chickens or our friends'
chickens. I have
If I were to give advice, which I don't claim to be qualified to give,
I'd say do the following if you're looking to be faster:
1) train to ride fast. Shorter rides at higher intensity. Ride a lot. Hard.
2) light wheels and tires
3) ditch the big touring rack, and use it for camping/touring
4)
Gino,
Great advice. Probably implied in your first comment, but intervals
are critical to increasing speed and ability to deal with rapid
changes in pace in group rides/races. Even on organized century
rides/brevets etc, if you are getting dropped from a paceline it is
probably because you
This is obviously it:
http://image.lowridermagazine.com/f/10427082+w750+st0/lrmp_0806_02_z+orange_bicycle+side_view.jpg
Grant's personal ride, and I really like it too. Understated, subtle,
ever-ready for errands cyclo-camping on Diablo.
-Scott
On Apr 28, 10:10 am, happyriding
This is pretty close in all ways and satisfies your needs for
Used [which I can totally dig, I like used more than new too-but for
different reasons... I like wear tear because it's got character].
http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch/browse_thread/thread/5d14340a87f41b94?hl=en#
On
What I like to do for training [which is really just errands and just
riding] to be able to chase down and satisfy those urges for
overtaking pretty much anyone within sight:
1. Ride my Surly Big Dummy a lot, and with groceries and 78lb
daughter onboard, and do it as fast and as hard as I
I don't know. There's a helmet on the ground next to the bike. Have you seen
any pictures of GP wearing a helmet?
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Subject: [RBW] Re: link
Yeah I went with the blunted spikes. I used 8 per pedal, so one bag
(32 studs) was enough for 2 bikes. Truly Grip Kings after that.
I have the sneaker pedals on another bike. They are comfortable too,
but I havent used them enough to say how the handle wet weather. My
guess would be they are
On Apr 28, 2:24 pm, Me clotht...@gmail.com wrote:
This is obviously it:
http://image.lowridermagazine.com/f/10427082+w750+st0/lrmp_0806_02_z+...
Grant's personal ride, and I really like it too. Understated, subtle,
ever-ready for errands cyclo-camping on Diablo.
lol.
Sorry, but the
Pretty sure that helmet was just there for PR purposes only.
BTW: the bike is a prototype I've heard, and it's called the A. Homer
Hellhound Hilsen.
-Scott
On Apr 28, 2:04 pm, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote:
I don't know. There's a helmet on the ground next to the bike. Have you seen
any
But there's something about that AHH blue (the darker one) that makes minor
scratches feel right at home and almost a necessary part of the bike. I get
worried about scratches as much as anyone, but when AHH got some scratches from
getting whipped by the cable lock, I just looked at them and
Maybe this one?
http://tinyurl.com/2ctjvzh
On Apr 28, 6:15 pm, Me clotht...@gmail.com wrote:
Pretty sure that helmet was just there for PR purposes only.
BTW: the bike is a prototype I've heard, and it's called the A. Homer
Hellhound Hilsen.
-Scott
On Apr 28, 2:04 pm, Bruce
Don't train, practice.
http://kentsbike.blogspot.com/2009/07/i-dont-train-i-practice.html
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In general, I really like the Grip Kings a lot. I have big feet --13,
sometimes 14 depending on the shoes, and the Grip Kings feel wonderful
under my feet. I love the support I get from how long they are, and
find it really nice to be able to move my feet around as needed. Like
Bruce, I too feel
Ladies and Gentlemen, this bike has a new home. Thanks for the interest in
it!
I will never-ever, ever-never volunteer to sell a bike for anyone ever again
:-)
On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 10:38 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.comwrote:
Third time's the charm...
1988 Trek 330 with Reynolds
I agree with Kent, who agrees with that guy from Belgium who said: Ride
more.
Bill
In a message dated 4/28/2010 7:34:18 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
mjawn...@gmail.com writes:
Don't train, practice.
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do you mean the famous Belgian, Fabiano Ridemore?
On Apr 28, 5:13 pm, bpus...@aol.com wrote:
I agree with Kent, who agrees with that guy from Belgium who said: Ride
more.
Bill
In a message dated 4/28/2010 7:34:18 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
mjawn...@gmail.com writes:
Don't train,
No, but let me give you a hint : EM, and just to make it easier and cut the
possibilities in half: Mr. EM.
In a message dated 4/28/2010 8:48:58 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
eddie.fla...@att.net writes:
do you mean the famous Belgian, Fabiano Ridemore?
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I haven't seen it mentioned here yet, but there are new strips on Yehuda
Moon...Fizz on her trike.
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hobie sent me some photos when I was thinking of another Saluki--it
looked great!
Ryan
On Apr 28, 4:43 am, hobie moho1...@yahoo.com wrote:
56cm Rivendell 650b Saluki for sale w.Tange Levin headset.Butterscotch
color.Centerpull or sidepull compatable.Excellent condition.No dings
or
No worriesI can dig it and I do agree. One can get stuck in a
rut. When I commute in city traffic its always interval training
trying to make it through the darn traffic lights. I did this on a
single speed for a year averaging 17 miles a day and winding up my rpm
to 120+ quite often and
Dang, that bike was fun! It really shone on a brief patch of gravel/
dirt. I was sorely tempted to buy it right there.
I also rode a Soma Saga. Nice enough but the Sam was the better
handling bike by far.
Ryan
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There are new strips on the Yehuda Moon site...Fizz on her tricycle.
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I'm sure you can come up with good rationale to do just that. I'm
very pleased with mine. bomb proof off road... I'm anxious to get some
racks on it and do some touring..sure it will do great at that too.
~Mike~
On Apr 28, 7:13 pm, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote:
Dang, that bike was fun! It
I agree with their picks, but utility bike?
I nominate these http://www.worksman.com/for that category.
On Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 10:01 AM, Aaron Thomas aaron.a.tho...@gmail.comwrote:
Named one of the best utility bikes for 2010:
Fantastic condition Swobo sleeveless jersies. Size small (although run a
touch big). Black
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4562255846/in/photostream/with
cream
detailshttp://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4561626117/in/photostream/.
Dark periwinkle with cream
Freddy Mertz? http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4513946928/
On Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 5:48 PM, eflayer eddie.fla...@att.net wrote:
do you mean the famous Belgian, Fabiano Ridemore?
On Apr 28, 5:13 pm, bpus...@aol.com wrote:
I agree with Kent, who agrees with that guy from Belgium who
Hi,
Thanks for trying.
On Apr 28, 4:19 pm, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote:
Maybe this one?
http://tinyurl.com/2ctjvzh
That's the same set of pictures that benjamin gave me the link for.
The picture I'm looking for was shot facing the front of the bike and
the camera was low to the ground. The
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