Spotted in Washington, D.C. My wife wrote it up at her Chasing
Mailboxes blog:
http://chasingmailboxes.wordpress.com/2010/07/20/devons-rivendell-quickbeam-with-the-double-top-tube/
Ed Felker
Washington, D.C.
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I didn't glue mine onand glad I didn't cause I've already changed
the stem.
The bar end shifter stops them from moving backwards, the brake lever
stops them from moving forward and the groove/shifter cable housing
stop almost all of the rotation.
Angus
On Jul 20, 10:14 am, Ginz
Devon's bike has other interesting features besides the double top tube. The
hubs for instance, and the bar bag.
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Are those the standard Marathons?
Yeah, no SmartGuard or anything like that. I've been using them on my
commuter for the past year and a half. They say 700x40 but are really
more like 37. I also have a set of 700x47 that Rivendell sells and
those are good too. In fact, I'll probably use those
this is my first time sharing online photos so im a novice. hey just a
quick link to a few photos of my new bombadil, build will be finished
today, more photos later, and and overloaded AHH. The bombadil is a
very typical riv build.
thanks jamison
http://tinyurl.com/284uzvl
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Took my first ride with a set of Grip Kings yesterday, thirty miles
after which I never felt better. I may never go back to clips and
straps. I learned that I like being able to put my foot exactly where
I want it and I seem to want it father forward than with toe clips.
No more pedal cages
i should add the bombadil is imron color persimmon, flat not metallic,
it appears orange in the photos but is more of a smoked salmon pinky
color.
On Jul 21, 9:55 am, jamison brosseau jamison.bross...@gmail.com
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this is my first time sharing online photos so im a novice. hey just a
quick
lf you are passing through Ventura saturday morning then? we have our
downtown farmers market until 12. I might be able to ride a bit, but
saturday is when the inlaws visit to see the baby.
if you are having mechanical issues my garage and tools can be open to
assist as well.
while in Carp
hey Ginz,
im glad you like the pedals.
jamison
On Jul 21, 9:56 am, Ginz theg...@gmail.com wrote:
Took my first ride with a set of Grip Kings yesterday, thirty miles
after which I never felt better. I may never go back to clips and
straps. I learned that I like being able to put my foot
On Wed, Jul 21, 2010 at 8:56 AM, Ginz theg...@gmail.com wrote:
Took my first ride with a set of Grip Kings yesterday, thirty miles
after which I never felt better. I may never go back to clips and
straps. I learned that I like being able to put my foot exactly where
I want it and I seem to
raising hand
GKs on the Saluki. Most comfortable of any pedal I've used so far. Other
clipless/cleatless pedals in use and enjoyed are MKS Touring Sylvans, MKS
Touring Lites, and V-O Light Touring.
On Jul 21, 9:56 am, Ginz theg...@gmail.com wrote:
Took my
Glad you enjoy the pedals. Like you I found myself wishing the GKs
were a little more grippy. I have some pedal studs for them that I
need to install, I've just been lazy. Also I tried a pair of MKS RMX
(sneaker pedals) and found I like them even more. I'll probably go
back and forth a bit. I'll
Nice bikes, the persimmon looks clear on my monitor. Nice heart shaped
lug cut out too. Where are you going to ride that big Bomba in NYC...
you must have big potholes huh?
~Mike~
On Jul 21, 6:57 am, jamison brosseau jamison.bross...@gmail.com
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i should add the bombadil is imron color
Hey Manny,
When will you be leaving Doheny in Dana Point? I might be able to catch up with
you since I'm literally about 1/2 a mile up the hill from there.
Joe
Date: Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:30:45 -0700
Subject: [RBW] Re: Mini Bike Tour Santa Barbara to San Diego
From:
the roads are pretty rough here, after years of riding skinny tired
track bikes, i made the switch to these fatter tired rivs and couldn't
be happier. there are also plenty of off road rides in queens staten
island, the bronx and new jersey as well as upstate. these puffy
tired bikes have lead
I wish my 48cm Hunq'a would come with the hard-shaped cutouts! That
is very nice.
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I'm internet famous! Or, my bike is, anyway. Next time someone's
taking pictures I'll get out of the way of the real subject. (Am I
jealous that my bike is better looking than me? Not at all.)
Other fun facts:
- Shimano 8-speed hub on the back
- Sturmey generator/drum brake (lights are off right
On Jul 17, 10:55 am, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
I am not sure how people know the grade of a hill either, other than
just by eyeballing it.
Some nice compasses have built-in clinometers (ex: Suunto MC-2). I
don't typically cycle with mine but when I get curious it tags along!
-Mike
I love Timonthy Lake. Great photos!
On Jul 21, 6:48 am, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
Are those the standard Marathons?
Yeah, no SmartGuard or anything like that. I've been using them on my
commuter for the past year and a half. They say 700x40 but are really
more like 37. I also have a
Sold!
Ryan
On Jul 20, 9:32 pm, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote:
Used but it's still in very good condition. Includes rain cover. It
looks like these are $120 new. How does $85 plus shipping sound?
Ryan
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I have no affiliation with the seller, but it looks like a good bike
for those who may be interested:
http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/1855526368.html
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I'm getting packed up for the drive out to Iowa and thought I'd ask,
who's riding Ragbrai? This will be my first time riding Ragbrai, and
I'm very excited. I'll be riding my orange Quickbeam, and this seems
the best year to do it. The main two gearing combinations I'll be
using are 40 x 15 and
Thought I'd put a footnote on this topic.
I bought a pair of Patagonia Rock Guide shorts. nicely made of course
but a little tight in the hips for the size. They work fine w/out a
padded liner but too tight with. The length is on the short side for
me for bike shorts( I'm 71in.tall ).
I then spent
Very nice! I'll be on the lookout for these two bikes.
On Jul 21, 9:55 am, jamison brosseau jamison.bross...@gmail.com
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this is my first time sharing online photos so im a novice. hey just a
quick link to a few photos of my new bombadil, build will be finished
today, more photos later,
Here's a low-tech gizmo to measure the grade of the hill you're climbing:
http://www.velimpex.com/inclinometer.htm
Debbie and I have these on our Roadeos.
Doug
Boulder, CO
On 7/21/10 1:23 PM, Michael Dakin wrote:
On Jul 17, 10:55 am, Williamtapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
I am not sure how
So the Bleriot from Andreas came today. Thankfully my super was around
to bring the package in. Very nice surprise coming up the stairs after
putting a load of laundry in. I also got a package of odds n ends from
Riv that I had been wanting. It's nice to ride a bike without racks
and fenders on
I have my Atlantis packed up with front and rear panniers, heading out
the door in the morning on the ride to Sioux City. I think I'd be
hard to miss on a loaded down banana yellow Atlantis... This will be
my 25th year of doing it in one form or another, 15th previous times
traveling
On Wed, 2010-07-21 at 16:34 -0400, J. Douglas Way wrote:
Here's a low-tech gizmo to measure the grade of the hill you're climbing:
http://www.velimpex.com/inclinometer.htm
Debbie and I have these on our Roadeos.
Another way you can do this is to plot the piece of road you're
interested in
Excellent! Congrats on your first day in Second Grade. I suppose you
can always call in sick!
Esteban
San Diego, Calif.
On Jul 21, 2:06 pm, Justin August justinaug...@gmail.com wrote:
So the Bleriot from Andreas came today. Thankfully my super was around
to bring the package in. Very nice
This one is especially rare since Rivendell only made 60 and 62cm
frames
On Jul 21, 2:05 pm, jlvota jlv...@ilstu.edu wrote:
I have no affiliation with the seller, but it looks like a good bike
for those who may be interested:
http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/1855526368.html
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Welcome to the Bleriot club. Awesome bike. I've enjoyed it immensely
and its never let me down whether I was on the streets of Chicago to
the gravel roads of rural Minnesota.
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For Sale:
($150) Dromarti, Size 11 US, Sportivo:
http://www.dromarti.com/index.php?main_page=product_infocPath=10_29_13products_id=15zenid=1b12e3f323e8afe13c14d6dbce4ef223
($50) Shimano A530 Pedals:
The Minoura Besso holder is good for mounting lights with no rack or
fender. http://www.velo-orange.com/mibeliho.html
I put one on my wife's 3 speed because her basket blocked any
handlebar-mounted light.
Philip
Quickbeam in McMinnville
On Jul 21, 10:05 am, qwzybug de...@doormouse.org wrote:
HiBobs
Once again in an awkward binge/purge phase- and so I need to clear out
the extra stuff (some nicer, some user) to pay off the debt. Shipping
not included, paypal via the personal tab welcomed. Let me know if I
am off in my prices. Some pics available now (on req), willing to
provide more
My bad!... Greetings, RBW bunch!
apologia =- jb
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I'm with Mike. Have both the GKs and RMX pedals. Personal preference
is for the latter. Especially with Keens. They seem to stick to the
bottom just a touch better. Not that the GKs are bad or anything.
Just a personal preference.
Like Bill, just used a small screwdriver to remove the dust
I used the GK for a while and then tried the Sneaker pedals upon
Keven's recommendation. Liked them even better and discovered they
are grippier, wider and allow me to mut my foot anywhere. Also, I
prefer the extra width (10.5 wide shoes) and don't need the extra
lenght. Finally, the Sneaker
I have been riding for 30 years, and can't remember being quite as
anxious on a bicycle as I was today. Of course there are those
moments when we are struggling up hill and a semi passes way too
close; or dark is setting in and and we can hear a dog chasing behind;
but I am talking about more
I agree 100%. I like the sneaker pedals even more than the Grip
Kings. Although the GK are nice as well.
On Jul 21, 8:28 pm, Rene Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote:
I used the GK for a while and then tried the Sneaker pedals upon
Keven's recommendation. Liked them even better and discovered
Thankfully, my LBS happens to be the type of shop that carries
Marathon Supreme 700x40. By the time I got there after work, the
little bulge had grown. Not quite alarming, but close. And, yeah, I'm
a worry-wart.
A big thank you to Jim and Mongo (Mark) at Hiawatha Cyclery for
quickly getting me
Someone asked me the euro size of this shoe.
It's euro size 45.
On Jul 21, 7:34 pm, Adam DeFayette adam.defaye...@gmail.com wrote:
For Sale:
($150) Dromarti, Size 11 US,
Sportivo:http://www.dromarti.com/index.php?main_page=product_infocPath=10_29_...
($50) Shimano A530
Glad to hear you are okay. We had a storm earlier this week that gave
us 70mph winds in spots. Was glad I was not out riding in that.
Oh, and I'm impressed. Hardly ever can hit 20mph. Unless there is a
good tail wind or downhill.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Jul 21, 7:31 pm, MichaelH
Also messed up that pedal link:
http://www.rei.com/product/764688?preferredSku=7646880018cm_mmc=cse_froogle-_-datafeed-_-product-_-7646880018mr:trackingCode=208A4FFE-FB85-DE11-B7F3-0019B9C043EBmr:referralID=NA
On Jul 21, 8:49 pm, Adam DeFayette adam.defaye...@gmail.com wrote:
Someone asked me
In the realm of fat tires, I haven't, fortunately, done an exhaustive
survey, but I love my Avovet 38 mm(35 actual) cross tires - very
comfortable on rough and dirt roads and they roll great on black
top. Not sure how available they are any more.
Michael
On Jul 19, 9:49 am, EricP
Been a lot of extreme weather this summer. Sorry to hear you got
caught in some of it.
Thunderstorms are among the more dangerous things in nature. Got
caught in one similar to yours. The disorienting water blinding you,
the wind, the noise, lightning. Lot of bad stuff all at once.
On Jul
I have a set of pedals similar to the Sneaker Pedal and they are fun
for cruising. However, I really do love the length of the Grip
Kings. The aching in my arches ankles is completely gone as the Grip
King prevents me from tipping my toes downward. I just didn't think
I'd like the pedals quite
Just curious of how others treat their
rivendells? Are they really used to their full potential? Or locked
away shameless in the garage because of their face value?
-Manny
My Hillborne certainly isn't a beater. A beater implies I have a
special occasion bike around. Fortunately since the
I only like to own one of something (banjo, lamp,
computer, bike, vacuum etc) but that one is usually pretty good.
-Ray
Me too, but I've gotta confess to owning five banjos!
Isaac
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I'm not riding this year. I rode it last year and saw a bunch of
Rivendells.
Joe in Iowa
On Jul 21, 3:05 pm, Kelly kingtw...@gmail.com wrote:
Who else is riding Ragbrai? I'm hoping to see quite a few Rivendells
on the ride. Any last minute suggestions from veteran Ragbrai riders?
Thanks,
Bad luck to get caught out in a really bad storm. But in a way good
luck, to live through an awe-inspiring display of nature and come out
all right.
Now if you didn’t have fenders, that would be truly frightening…
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Ginz - I'm also a Grip King convert, don't miss the clips at all.
John
On Jul 21, 9:56 am, Ginz theg...@gmail.com wrote:
Took my first ride with a set of Grip Kings yesterday, thirty miles
after which I never felt better. I may never go back to clips and
straps. I learned that I like being
Wow! You are fast!
I was just wondering if it had safely arrived and there it is built
up.
Looking great. Nice built with smart selection of parts.
Wish you many happy miles on a great bike.
Tailwinds,
Andreas
PS: Justin was an absolute pleasure to deal with.
On Jul 21, 5:06 pm, Justin August
http://cgi.ebay.com/RIVENDELL-RAMBOULLIET-58cm-/110562517394?cmd=ViewItempt=Road_Bikeshash=item19be0a2192
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I'm also a fan of the Patagonia Rock Guide shorts. Commute in them
nearly every day.
Love the Pata. Gi2's as well.
OR Rapid Short is stretchy like the Rock's but lighter.
Pata. Thrift Short is kinda like the Boosucker...only made of 65% poly
amd 35% org.cottonPuckered finish.
Favorite knickers
I rode the STP this past weekend on my Saluki. The STP covers a bit
over 200 miles on mostly beautiful back roads, a few sections of
annoyingly high traffic highways, and one Rail-to-Trail path, from
Seattle to Portland. It's one of the largest rides in the US, with a
limit of 10,000
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