Cool. Great visuals, and interesting stuff.
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I'll chime in to say I agree with everyone statement about the large
sackville.
I would lash one a long leather to have it stay on the rack.
I would shy away from the zip ties because they have a tendency of cutting
into the leather after a while.
I usually have the large sackville on the platr
I found the spoke reflectors at a nine show. They are slotted plastic tubes
wrapped in 3M reflective tape that snap onto the spokes. Very highly visible at
night.
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On May 12, 2013, at 10:04 PM, Michael wrote:
>> Very kewl.
>> You cats are too much.
>> Wish I co
>
> Beautiful! I like it
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I am interested in your take on how your rides develop over your centuries
(or greater) rides on your Rivs vs. your modern geo/materials road bikes.
Do you find yourself comfortable longer on the Riv's?
Safer handling for when your are tired after great distances?
Maybe no diffs? Maybe you feel
>
> Very kewl.
> You cats are too much.
> Wish I could go 200 miles.
> Thanks for sharing those great photos.
> I like your spoke reflectors. Reflective tape?
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Thanks, Michael! I'd sure have taken you up on that if I lived close, but I'm
not even in the same time zone! I'll be in touch with wallbike.com tomorrow and
see what they say about the B17 after I send them a pic of my current setup.
Wonder if this cherry Brooks will be so gorgeous that I aban
Dig this:
> A couple Rivfolks communicated to me *as if they did not cotton* to short
> stems on a bike, which is surprising since they are usually into whatever
> makes you comfy. I was really surprised to even read a derisive comment
> from one of them about the aesthetics of short stems. I w
Dig this:
Two of the Rivfolks communicated to me *as if they did not cotton* to short
stems on a bike, which is surprising since they are usually into whatever
makes you comfy. I was really surprised to even read a derisive comment
from one of them about the aesthetics of a short stem. I was s
Better ask the dealer on that one. Maybe even get it in writing if you are
worried at all. I wouldn't think that would be considered towing though.
-Aaron in Vancouver
On Sunday, May 12, 2013, Pierre wrote:
> Thanks everybody. I've checked out the Thule Criterium at REI, looks very
> well design
>
> More important than the aesthetics issue is the comfort issue. You won't
> know until you try.
> Call around local shoppes to see if they have an old B17 lying around you
> could take out on a trial run. If you like the red, you could buy one thru
> them.
>
>
I don't know where you are lo
The trails of Devil Mountain are often, indeed, ruddy.
- Andrew, Berkeley
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On May 12, 2013, at 8:11 PM, velomann wrote:
> Great short video of a bike collector. Pretty sure that's a copy of Just Ride
> he's thumbing through there too.
> http://vimeo.com/65542790
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Yes, it's a Nitto R26. Quite a bit different than the Big Back Rack that I
got from Rivendell a few years ago. It's a couple of inches shorter and
the platform is much narrower. The Big Deal is the second set of bars to
allow mounting panniers below the platform. That works well. Since I
d
Great short video of a bike collector. Pretty sure that's a copy of Just Ride
he's thumbing through there too.
http://vimeo.com/65542790
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It's not a Foy, but the Hilsen certainly rocks the red saddle, if I do say
so myself.
So-so profile: http://www.flickr.com/photos/47116230@N00/7230483948/
Hilsen in repose: http://www.flickr.com/photos/15966859@N07/7398233282/
Cheers,
-Allan
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Brian - thanks for the offer. Just looking for a good place to get serviced,
etc. and prefer to use a Riv friendly. My LBS in the burbs )swarthmore area is
only into the typical road bikes.
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On my Rambouillet, I found that fastex buckles work really well to secure the
large saddle sack. Half the fastex is triple zipped tied to each Brooks saddle
hoop. The other side is attached to the bag with short leather straps. The bag
sits flat on a Nitto mini rack with a light nylon strap wr
Thanks everybody. I've checked out the Thule Criterium at REI, looks very
well designed.
I consider that hitch mounted bicycle racks are a better solution, by far
(easy loading/unloading, accommodate virtually any bike, most will even
tilt to access trunk, safe...).
The only downside I found (
Patrick:
I used large zip ties, which won't cinch to as tight a radius as the
smaller ones will. Here's a recent picture from a s24o done yesterday:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/8732869528/in/photostream/
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Looks incredible, guys! I've been wanting to get up into that area myself.
Thanks for posting the photos!
Bryan
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Ha Jeremy,
I noticed the rack too as I thought he had a Nitto big back rack on our
last ride. The rack looked great and was finished off with usual Nitto
fashion, great welds beautiful shiny finish. I'll let Doug fill in the
other metrics.
`Hugh
On Sunday, May 12, 2013 6:16:02 PM UTC-7, Jerem
Thanks for posting Patrick!looks like the Hunq is getting used
perfectly. -Mike
On Sun, May 12, 2013 at 1:21 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote:
> Today I got to go out and complete the ride that snow stopped me from
> completing last week.
>
> Leaving my house, I climb up Mountain Avenue, a mounta
Lugged Nitto is the perfect match for brooks saddles IMO.
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/so 39.htm
On May 12, 2013 8:51 PM, "hsmitham" wrote:
>
> +1 on what Deacon stated, as good as the Red saddle would look you might
> rue the experience in the up right position and end up posting a
> transa
David,
It was warmer today about a 100F at my house, cooler yesterday and cooler
yet up at elevation. And as Doug quoted while on Mendenhall "there's always
another hill of consequence" and it was one long day
of consequential climbing.
~Hugh
On Sunday, May 12, 2013 3:26:32 PM UTC-7, cyclot..
Thank you; you are too kind. I had a great whole weekend with this crew!
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Hey Doug-- is that the new Nitto rear rack that you have on your atlantis?
If so, how do you like it?
On Sunday, May 12, 2013 12:30:03 PM UTC-7, dougP wrote:
>
> Hugh on his Hilsen & I on my Atlantis, off for a fun filled Saturday
> adventure. With an average grade of minus 3% and a 2,000' ele
For those that are interested in watching 10 seconds of people riding their
bikes really fast up a mountain.
Doing an overnighter "somewhere" over Diablo. Planning on heading out from
walnut creek bart around 6ish on Friday
and riding the most of the mountain to get to our "campsite".
Camping
Patrick,
Amazing photos and riding. Was out that way once. On our honeymoon in
1989. Not once was it that clear. Rode the train up Pike's Peak and
remember thinking it would be fun to ride out there some day. Am totally
jealous, but the photos do jog some good memories.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, M
How thick are your dropouts? Is it possible that you're bottoming out the
bolt and serrated washer on the end of the axle that protrudes into the
dropout before you're fully clamping the dropout?
I use the same hubs on my Quickbeam with no problems, I have found that
they don't need huge torqu
Love it! Hope your Mother's day was great all around
On Sun, May 12, 2013 at 6:59 PM, LeahFoy wrote:
> I'm late to the party, but here's one from yesterday. Pictured are my two
> best little guys, my best furball, and their dad/my husband is behind the
> lens.
>
>
> On Thursday, March 28, 2013
What are you looking for? I live just outside of Philly. I can help with a
build if need be.
On Sunday, May 12, 2013 8:49:08 PM UTC-4, justin...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Trophy Bikes in Northern Liberties
> Bicycle Revolutions in Queen Village
> Via Bicycle off South Street
> My basement!!!
>
> -J, P
+1 on what Deacon stated, as good as the Red saddle would look you might
rue the experience in the up right position and end up posting a
transaction selling a red B-17 on this list.Then again you may just want to
go for it and perhaps it'll work for you especially if they make the red
B-17 in
Trophy Bikes in Northern Liberties
Bicycle Revolutions in Queen Village
Via Bicycle off South Street
My basement!!!
-J, PHL
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I use this one :
http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/components/seatposts/vo-grand-cru-seat-post-long-setback.html
You will still need to ride with an Allen key, but adjustment is so much easier!
Sage cycling,
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Nitto: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/sp2.htm
Paul: http://www.paulcomp.com/seatpost.html
But the best IMO is Thomson setback in silver:
http://bikethomson.com/seatposts/elite-seatpost-series/
The problem is you need a decent amount of post showing in order to clear
the bend they have. Lookin
I've never heard of such a thing! All this time I've been wrenching on my
current saddle with an Allen key, adjusting it a millimeter this way or that.
There is actually some better contraption out there?
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On Sun, 2013-05-12 at 16:51 -0700, René Sterental wrote:
> Tilting a B17 is the key to riding it comfortably. Irrespective of how
> it looks. A dual bolt post that can let you tweak the inclination by a
> quarter turn of one bolt is a must.
Agree 100%. 2-bolt posts are great, and setting the co
Tilting a B17 is the key to riding it comfortably. Irrespective of how it
looks. A dual bolt post that can let you tweak the inclination by a quarter
turn of one bolt is a must.
René
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I already had the leather straps. Any strap will do.
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> Any reason to use leather rather than Irish straps?
> With abandon,
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Pierre,
What Michael and Aaron said. Are you just determined to have a roof rack
system? I have a friend who is in no way stupid but he has decimated two
bicycles running the whole system loaded into parking garages. Of course
both were covered by insurance but do you really want to go tho
Do the black one's show any type of special wear over time?
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200 miles! That's impressive, Eric!
With abandon,
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My latest Quickbeam adventure: 200 miles (7,500 feet of climbing) on the QB in
its latest incarnation, running a 3-speed IGH:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/sets/72157633479207826/show/
You can see my QB leaning against the wall at the top of Monticello Dam in this
photo:
http://w
Any reason to use leather rather than Irish straps?
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Ahhh ha! Looking though the threads, I got it. Hip position. When you get your
B17, play around with the tilt of your pelvic girdle (by flattening or
excentuating the curve of your lower back). This will help you find what riding
position is most comfortable for each saddle.
WIth abandon,
Patri
Several tangential thoughts in response to what's been said above...
I have brain injury and constant neurological vertigo (among other "fun"). I
hadn't ridden a bicycle (except for occasional trying to see how it and my
vertigo got along) since the end of 2002. Late last winter, I tried a bike
They forgot to mention we're in a bit of a heat-wave right now, with today
the blisteringly hottest (105F currently in my back yard). Don't know if it
was like that at their elevation, but a consideration nonetheless!
Looks like one long consequential climb to me!
Cheers,
David
On Sun, May 1
Great stuff. You live in a spectacular region. Thanks for sharing the
adventure and photos.
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Mike,
It's in the works, enough time to plan logistics, time, lodging
and different rides especially those in moist forested places. And yes you
two will be in the loop.
~Hugh
On Sunday, May 12, 2013 3:04:30 PM UTC-7, Mike wrote:
>
> Hugh, if you're in Portland next year definitely get in touc
Beautiful country Patrick. Looks like you're really getting out there and
exploring on your Hunq. I'm not complain about the riding I have access to
here in Portland but I'd be lying if I didn't say I wasn't jealous of what
you have available to you in your backyard. As always, thanks for postin
Mr. Patrick,
Awesome photo's really enjoyed them. Looks to be a wonderful ride and one I
could see my self doing. Keep em coming.
~Hugh
On Sunday, May 12, 2013 1:21:07 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> Today I got to go out and complete the ride that snow stopped me from
> completing last we
Hugh, if you're in Portland next year definitely get in touch with me or
Andy from this list. There's a lot of great riding just outside the city.
And if you're willing to drive a little ways outside the city, to say
Estacada, you have easy access to the quiet forest roads of the Mt Hood
Nation
And the Hilsen and Atlantis performed magnificently
~Hugh.
On Sunday, May 12, 2013 2:44:03 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote:
>
> Yeah Mike I was comparing the contrast between our two different worlds
> our's arid your's temperate both interesting to ride. The ride was
> exhilarating and great to be o
Yeah Mike I was comparing the contrast between our two different worlds
our's arid your's temperate both interesting to ride. The ride was
exhilarating and great to be on the saddle for a whole day and Doug's a
good ride partner.
I was mentioning to Doug that I'm going to make a road trip up t
Great question! I have. It doesn't.
With abandon,
Patrick
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> Looks like a fun time! Thanks for sharing.
>
>
Was wondering if you have ever spent extended lengths of time at sea level
and how the vertigo responds to that.
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Congratulations! You're way ahead of me on finding the elvin magic. I took over
a year to dial in my prefered saddle and handlebar places. Enjoy the ride!
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Today I got to go out and complete the ride that snow stopped me from
completing last week.
Leaving my house, I climb up Mountain Avenue, a mountain residential road which
mostly climbs to Mt. Ester trailhead. Mt. Ester trail is a 40 minute push the
bike over rocks and roots and grades I prefer
When I purchased and had Keven and Mark build up my AHH a few months ago, I
went with the "default" 100mm Tallux Stem. I had nothing to compare it
too since I've always road "race" bikes previously. After 2 months of
adjusting the stem height, saddle tilt, etc. I wasn't able to find a real
Doug & Hugh, looks like a great ride. The terrain there is so different
than what we have here in OR. Both the bikes look perfect.
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I know the feeling. My Hilsen and Cross Check are in the same boat.
Your Rambouillet looks great.
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Grand adventure is what it's all about! Great looking ride.
With abandon,
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Today's ride confirmed that the large SS is the way to go. I removed my small
SS and just used the panniers, which have the same capacity as the large. But
the panniers are a lot more brain energy to access and close up, let alone
remember which side what is on. Thank you for all the input guys
Hugh on his Hilsen & I on my Atlantis, off for a fun filled Saturday
adventure. With an average grade of minus 3% and a 2,000' elev loss, this
48 mile ride should have been a day at the beachNOT! Pictures prove we
really did it:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pedalpusher61/8732609472/in/pho
+1 for the leather straps under the bag to fix to the rack instead if zip ties.
I use Carradice leather straps which are thinner and more flexible than the
Acorn straps.
No sway whatsoever, even descending rough rocky trails as proven on the last
RBW S24O.
Additionally, if you have the sma
I have been to trophy bikes several times while visiting Philly. They
carry a good selection of practical bikes from Bromptions to Waterfords and
the staff is knowledgeable.
http://www.trophybikes.com/
-Jimmy
On Saturday, May 11, 2013 2:25:07 PM UTC-4, Dan Scott wrote:
>
>
> Any suggestions f
Agreed. The looks are very important. Makes the bike so personal, I think. My
honey saddle is 9 months old, and I would say it hasn't darkened so much, but
it is richer looking with age. I have treated it with Proofhide a few times and
it really brings out a richness in the color.
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>
> Thanks for the info and pics, y'all.
>
> It looks like it makes for unique, interesting, and beautiful wear
> patterns for each saddle and rider.
> Kinda like a sunburst painted guitar. It looks like it makes for a
> sunburst type coloration on a saddle. Very cool. Dark in some areas,
> l
Nice setup, David. I love the new tape job, too! I have recently moved the
shifters to the stem on my Miyata, and like the change up. I'm using the
"stacked" method that Rene pointed out.
Brian Hanson
Seattle, Wa
On May 12, 2013, at 10:48 AM, David Spranger wrote:
> Changed up the Rambouil
@Peter:
apparently it does. Dig this:
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/s6.htm
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Changed up the Rambouillet a little today. Added the IRD Stem Shifter mount
as I am getting too old to reach down to the downtube to shift, changed the
rear derailler, put the fenders back on, a few other minor things. Here is
a picture set of it's current incarnation:
http://www.flickr.com/pho
This one is about ten years old. I rarely put any poofhide on it so it's a
little lighter than some others.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/77502424@N00/7708647220/in/photostream
On Sunday, May 12, 2013 7:42:28 AM UTC-7, Peter M wrote:
>
> What I always wondered is, does the "natural' darken down
It is a lovely bike, and the red B17 will look great on it it, I hope it
fits you as well.
You will probably have to be content with appreciate comments over the
internet, as other than that anything more than the occasional "How old is
that bike?" comment are few and far between IRL.
Thread hija
*Sorry Betty*, *but we may need to rename this one "Leah Foy". * It looks
great on you and your family, Leah.
I would seriously consider Deacon Patrick's advice. I love the B17 (and
own more than I care to admit), but it's not as comfortable as the B68 or
B67 (sprung version) in my opinion. A
Well...I got a lot of "Go red!" votes and decided to cruise on over to
wallbike.com to snatch the saddle and lo and behold - sold out! I shot them an
email to see when they get more. They have a very generous 6 month return
policy, and I purchased my other Brooks from them, so will wait until I
The SS large looks huge. I bet with one of those and a small TrunkSack I
could fit everything for an S24O. Here's a picture of my Hilsen from a
couple of years ago when I did an S24O using only the medium SS and a TS.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/41335973@N00/4945981066/in/set-72157613195465589
What I always wondered is, does the "natural' darken down to where the
honey starts off?
On Sun, May 12, 2013 at 10:41 AM, Cyclofiend Jim
wrote:
> I like the honey colored ones, but they definitely darken down with use.
>
> Here's a quick set with some images -
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyc
I like the honey colored ones, but they definitely darken down with use.
Here's a quick set with some images -
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/sets/72157633477879224/
The second to last in the set is an old B-15. That's the only (I think)
original brown colored Brooks I've got. It wa
On Thursday, May 9, 2013 8:58:28 PM UTC-4, hsmitham wrote:
>
> Hey Norman get out of my head! :-)
>
> The greatest Hobo Band ever. RIP Richard, Rick & Levon. My sound track
> through life.
>
> Hugh
>
> On Thursday, May 9, 2013 1:38:33 PM UTC-7, Norman R wrote:
>>
>> My idea of classy hobo.
>>
Yes,as Steve pointed out, Rivendells use oversized tubing. My Homer is perhaps
stiffer than my 155 lb body needs. I read with great interest Jan's writings on
frame flex and planing with standard diameter tubing.
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Hi Pierre,
I have Rivendells with Longboards and Yakima Boa solved my problem:
http://www.yakima.com/shop/bike/roof/boa/
FWIW - they work with either Thule or Yakima crossbars. Simple as it is.
Cheers,
Alex
St. Paul
On Sat, May 11, 2013 at 12:19 AM, Pierre wrote:
> All,
>
> I have an outstandi
Going the Full Monty, some rationalizations of multi-sport use and general
utility need necessary :
http://www.etrailer.com/tv-Review-Yakima-Rack-and-Roll-Trailer-Y08107.aspx
Cuts rooftop drag of fixed rack systems all the times you are not carrying
bikes or gear, and more aero under way when l
Thanks all! This is very helpful.
Mike, I will. I already know from touring how much weight I can take how high
up. I could clearly over weight the large SS easily. I'll have to learn
temperance. Grin. When camping I have some clothing, my tent, stove (Kelly
Kettle), sleeping bag, and pad that
Anne, I'll use the short Irish straps threaded through the leather slots on the
bottom to attache it to the rack, not to strap it on by going over the whole
bag. Like the leather straps posted earlier with pics.
With abandon,
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One of the many great things about Rivendells is they are made to try many and
various set-ups so you can find the one you like. I took over a year to get my
saddle/handlebar position worked out. There are so many variables, I would
change one (tilt of the seat or handlebars or slid the seat all
Mine darkened nicely. I treat it annually with a dallop of beeswax and coconut
oil. It's just over a year old now.
Here it is recently:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/8699690942/in/photostream
Here it is a few months into its life:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/8460437107/
Your pictures show a very comfortable looking seating position. I would
ride with slightly higher bars, but that's just personal taste. A red
saddle, either Brooks or Selle Anatomica (a great choice for instantly
comfortable sans break in) would look nice.
On Sun, May 12, 2013 at 1:51 AM, LeahFoy
I ride upright with a- bars and I love the b-68 and b-68s saddles. The size and
shape would be my first priority over color. Even if it was the same saddle and
color was the only difference, I might still have a slight preference for the
honey (all my b-68 saddles are honey).
That said, you ca
I have an SS Large on my main rig, but I have never lashed it down, it just
rides freely on top of the rack. I use a Nitto QR with it, so it's really
easy to take off if I want to. The only reason you need the rack there
is for a little extra support for the bag.The bag doesn't sway at
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