[RBW] Price REDUCED! FS: A. Homer Hilsen, DTT 67cm

2013-09-03 Thread LouisvillePatrick
Hi there
 
**This is relist of my original for sale string, which can be found here:   
http://alturl.com/92k3b.
 
This wonderful frame and fork includes a Phil Wood bottom bracket and Tange 
Levin headset.  
Pictures can be found here:
 
www.flickr.com/bassandbike
 
$ 1400.00  USD.  We can split shipping to the lower 48.  
 
I'm hoping for a Riv Bunch sale, as I've sold many things here over the 
years.  As much as I'd hate it, Ebay may have to become an option this 
week.   
 

Please contact me with questions!  

Thanks so much!

Patrick
Louisville, Kentucky

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[RBW] FS: A. Homer Hilsen 67cm DTT

2013-08-27 Thread LouisvillePatrick
Bump for 1500.00!

Killer deal!

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[RBW] REDUCED: FS: A. Homer Hilsen 67cm DTT

2013-08-25 Thread LouisvillePatrick
Bump!  Great price for a beautiful Frame and fork!

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[RBW] REDUCED: FS: A. Homer Hilsen 67cm DTT

2013-08-22 Thread LouisvillePatrick
After being out of town for basically the last 45 days, I've decided to 
reduce the price to 1550.00.  

Includes: 
 Phil BB with removal/adjustment tools (awesome)
 Tange Levin Headset (also awesome)

Cheers, and please contact me with questions!

Patrick
Louisville, Ky.
 






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[RBW] Re: FS: A. Homer Hilsen 67cm DTT

2013-07-02 Thread LouisvillePatrick
The Hilsen is still available!
Thanks-

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[RBW] Travel woes!

2013-06-30 Thread LouisvillePatrick
My flight got out of Louisville an hour late, making my connection at Ohare 
almost impossible.  Concourse change and everything. 

I ran for it and just made it! 

Just realized I left my fresh Bicycle Quarterly in the seat back pocket on the 
plane from Louisville!  Ah!!!

Thinking about missing my flight and going back to get it.. 

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[RBW] Re: FS: A. Homer Hilsen 67cm DTT

2013-06-26 Thread LouisvillePatrick
Another bump for a wonderful frame...Still available!

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[RBW] Re: FS: Sugino Triple, S83 post, Tallux 11cm stem, 46cm Noodles, Marks Rack, lil loafer, etc.

2013-06-25 Thread LouisvillePatrick
26!  I pulled it right off my AHH.

Thanks-

On Tuesday, June 25, 2013 3:45:19 PM UTC-4, Marty wrote:

 Is the stem a 26, or 25.4? 


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[RBW] Re: FS: A. Homer Hilsen 67cm DTT

2013-06-24 Thread LouisvillePatrick
Monday morning bump!


And.I've been thinking about why there hasn't been so much as a peep 
from any of my clydesdale brothers on this awesome 67cm DTT frame and fork!

It could be the pricepoint..but it's probably the Phil bottom 
bracket I'm including in the deal.  Those who know Phil, know their bottom 
brackets need special tools for mounting/removal/adjustment.  Well, I'm 
throwing 2 Phil mounting tools into the deal as well!

:)

Make me a reasonable offer if my price is too high.  I would love for 
someone on the list to grab it, because I know whoever gets it would quite 
possibly be getting the last bike they ever had to buy.  It is that 
versatile, strong, comfie, fast (it certainly won't be the one holding you 
back!) and awesome.

Some other notes on the Frame and fork:

-Waterford built
-Has Rivendell dropouts...I've seen some frames (like my early Waterford 
Bomba) that had Waterford Dropouts.
-Two sets of cage bosses

Thanks for looking.

Patrick
Louisville,Kentucky



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Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Sugino Triple, S83 post, Tallux 11cm stem, 46cm Noodles, Marks Rack, lil loafer, etc.

2013-06-24 Thread LouisvillePatrick
Marks rack sold!

50mm fatty Duremes (may keep these for the Fargo) and the 11cm Tallux stem 
still available!

Thank you everyone!

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[RBW] FS: Sugino Triple, S83 post, Tallux 11cm stem, 46cm Noodles, Marks Rack, lil loafer, etc.

2013-06-23 Thread LouisvillePatrick
Just a quick update:

King cages: Sold!
Noodles: Sold!
Sugino Crankset:  Sold!
S-83 Post: Sold!

All other items still available!

Thanks!

Patrick

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Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Sugino Triple, S83 post, Tallux 11cm stem, 46cm Noodles, Marks Rack, lil loafer, etc.

2013-06-23 Thread LouisvillePatrick
Sackville has been sold!

Still available:

Awesome set if fatty Duremes
Tallux stem
Marks rack

Thanks for looking!

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[RBW] Re: FS: A. Homer Hilsen 67cm DTT

2013-06-22 Thread LouisvillePatrick
Bump, for a wonderful frame, fork, bb (killer bb!) and headset.

My PBH, by the way, is approx. 96cm and it fits me perfectly with an 11cm 
Tallus stem.

Better pictures of the frame and fork can now be found here, as I've 
finally stripped down the bike to the f/f:

www.flickr.com/bassandbike


Thanks so much for checking it out.

Patrick Johnson
Louisville, Kentucky








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[RBW] FS: Sugino Triple, S83 post, Tallux 11cm stem, 46cm Noodles, Marks Rack, lil loafer, etc.

2013-06-22 Thread LouisvillePatrick
Hi there,

Some of these parts I've just pulled off the AHH f/f I'm trying to sell in 
another postsome are random things I've had laying around.  

All prices include shipping to Continental US.  Paypal preferred!  


Sugino XD2 Triple:  24-36-46, light chainring wear, some light shoe skuff, 
but in great condition:  $90.00

Nitto Tallux 11cm Stem:  Great shape, little bit of scuffing from where I 
mounted my bell:  $55.00

Nitto Noodle 48cm Handlebars:  Normal scratching from mounting to stem, 
brakes, great condition.   $65.00

NItto S83 Seatpost 27.2:  Normal scratching from mounting, bag straps, good 
condition:  $60.00 

NItto Marks Rack:  Excellent condition, includes both sets of struts, 
uncut.  $100.00

Schwalbe Duremes Evolution line, 50mm:  Under 1000 miles ridden on these. 
 Fantastic shape.  $100.00 for the pair.

Sackville Little Loafer:  This bag has seen 2 rides and no rain.  9.5/10 
condition:   $95.00

2 King Cages:  Iris style, my favorite.  Great shape.20.00 for the pair.

Pictures of all of these items can be seen at:  www.flickr.com/bassandbike

Thanks for looking, and please contact with questions!

Patrick Johnson
Louisville, Kentucky


 




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Re: [RBW] FS: Sugino Triple, S83 post, Tallux 11cm stem, 46cm Noodles, Marks Rack, lil loafer, etc.

2013-06-22 Thread LouisvillePatrick
They do indeed!  
 
The King Cages and Noodles are spoken for!
 
 
 

On Saturday, June 22, 2013 11:26:26 PM UTC-4, Curtis wrote:

 These guys work fast.  I like your 67 cm ahh.  I got one from this group a 
 few weeks ago.  

 On Saturday, June 22, 2013, LouisvillePatrick wrote:

 Hi there,

 Some of these parts I've just pulled off the AHH f/f I'm trying to sell 
 in another postsome are random things I've had laying around.  

 All prices include shipping to Continental US.  Paypal preferred!  


 Sugino XD2 Triple:  24-36-46, light chainring wear, some light shoe 
 skuff, but in great condition:  $90.00

 Nitto Tallux 11cm Stem:  Great shape, little bit of scuffing from where I 
 mounted my bell:  $55.00

 Nitto Noodle 48cm Handlebars:  Normal scratching from mounting to stem, 
 brakes, great condition.   $65.00

 NItto S83 Seatpost 27.2:  Normal scratching from mounting, bag straps, 
 good condition:  $60.00 

 NItto Marks Rack:  Excellent condition, includes both sets of struts, 
 uncut.  $100.00

 Schwalbe Duremes Evolution line, 50mm:  Under 1000 miles ridden on these. 
  Fantastic shape.  $100.00 for the pair.

 Sackville Little Loafer:  This bag has seen 2 rides and no rain.  9.5/10 
 condition:   $95.00

 2 King Cages:  Iris style, my favorite.  Great shape.20.00 for the 
 pair.

 Pictures of all of these items can be seen at:  
 www.flickr.com/bassandbike

 Thanks for looking, and please contact with questions!

 Patrick Johnson
 Louisville, Kentucky


  




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[RBW] FS: A. Homer Hilsen 67cm DTT

2013-06-20 Thread LouisvillePatrick
Friends, 

The time has come that I must part ways with my Hilsen.  I've decided to start 
playing music professionally again, and need to free up some cash for a bass 
amplifier.  For now, my Fargo will handle all cycling business. An able steed, 
indeed.  

Pictures of the bike are here:
www.flickr.com/bassandbike

I'd considered selling the bike complete, and I'm still willing to, but I'm 
more likely to sell off the frame/fork/bb/headset first.  It is in wonderful 
shape with only minor, normal usage skuffs and very little chainstay rub.  No 
dents or major scratches.  

2010 67cm A. Homer Hilsen frame and fork with Tange Levin Headset and Phil Wood 
BB:  $1700.00 or best offer.   PayPal preferred.  We can split shipping.  

Questions are welcome and thanks for reading! 

Patrick Johnson
Louisville, Kentucky


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[RBW] Campus pedal inquiry

2013-04-16 Thread LouisvillePatrick
Hi there!
 
I'm interested in a better, more versatile pedal solution than the Time 
Atacs I'm currently using on the Hilsen.  Generally, they work 
great.when I want to clip in, which is probably half the time.  Rather 
than
switch out pedals, I ride the Fargo, which always runs platforms (Crank 
Bros 50/50s).
 
Does anyone have a campus pedal preference?  You know the old one side 
clip in, one side platform style.  
 
Thanks-  
 
Patrick
Louisville, Kentucky

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[RBW] Re: Campus pedal inquiry

2013-04-16 Thread LouisvillePatrick


 Thanks for the replies!  I will check out all of those options.
 I weare size 52 Sidis, and size 16 regular shoes, so platform pedals need 
 to be substantial...but the options listed may do the trick.
  

Patrick 

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[RBW] FS: Sackville Medium Green, Silver Brakes

2013-04-14 Thread LouisvillePatrick
Hi there again!  It's been a while.  That's what a new baby will do for 
you.  He's two now, so I'm slowly coming out of the cave.

and I am changing some things around.  

Sackville Saddlesack Medium.  Green.  Probably 4 years old.  In great shape 
and treated with respect.  Looks great...works great. I love it, but would 
get more use out of a Lil Loafer, since I'm running a Marks on the front of 
my Hilsen now.120.00 OBO.   I would also consider trading for a Lil 
Loafer

Silver Long Reach brakes.  With salmon pads.  These brakes have less than 
1000 miles on them.   60.00 OBO.

Photos of both here:  http://alturl.com/g6amh

We can split shipping, and Paypal works best.

Please contact me with questions!  Thanks!

Patrick
Louisville, Kentucky


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[RBW] FS: Sackville Saddlesack Medium Green, Silver Sidepulls

2013-04-13 Thread LouisvillePatrick
Hi!

Long time no rap!

I've got a couple things sitting around that need a good home.  Both are in 
great shape and fully functional.

The Sackville is probably four years old and has been used, but never 
abused.  I've loved this bag, but I've reconfigured things a bit lately and 
really want a Little Loafer for the front of my Hilsen.   120.00 OBO. 

The Silvers are 9/10, save for some brake pad wear.  Currently loaded are 
salmon brake pads, which I dropped in the moment I got them.  These brakes 
probably have 1000 miles on them.  I changed out to Paul Racers...gotta 
cover at least part of my cost there.  :(60.00 OBO

You can check this stuff out here:  http://alturl.com/oxux3

We can split shipping to the Continental US, whatever it comes to.  We can 
work that out.  
Paypal is preferred.

Please contact with questions!

Patrick
Louisville, Kentucky


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[RBW] Re: FS/FT: Nigel Smythe Li'l Loafer

2013-04-13 Thread LouisvillePatrick
Dave,
What are the chances you're still interested in making this trade?  I have 
a Sackville Medium, and would love to work out a trade for a Lil Loafer.
Let me know.
 
Patrick
Louisville, Kentucky

On Wednesday, October 17, 2012 5:57:22 PM UTC-4, Dave wrote:

 Hey now,

 I have a pristine condition lil loafer in tweed that I'd love to trade for 
 a sackville saddlebag in medium.  Will add cash and saddlebag need not be 
 in pristine condition.  Be in touch.  

 Thanks,
 Dave


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[RBW] Re: FS: Touring Wheelset...Phil/Velocity 7sp, Dirt Drop Stem

2011-10-26 Thread LouisvillePatrick
The items have been spoken for!  
 
Thanks so much.

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[RBW] FS: Touring Wheelset...Phil/Velocity 7sp, Dirt Drop Stem

2011-10-25 Thread LouisvillePatrick
This is the wheelset seen on the 64cm Bomba Frameset I sold last week here 
on the list.  
 
I had this wheelset built to last. And last it has, with absolutely no 
problems.  
 
Front:
-Rich Lesnik built (HOW), Phil Touring Hub, 36 holes. Velocity Synergy 
Rim.  DT spokes.  Slight ding on the rim (from shipping, and not on the 
braking surface) absolutely no adverse effect on anything.  Fantastic.
 
Rear:
-7sp Phil freehub.  40 holes.  Velocity Dyad rim. Also DT spokes.  Very 
little dish and extremely strong.  Very good shape.  12-28 Freewheel has 
500 miles on it.  No problem.
 
 
Both wheels are true and show the wear of used, but well cared for wheels.  
These have treated me very, very well, and will do the same for the next 
owner. 
 
$350.00 + shipping OBO.  Can include skewers.  
 
photos here:
http://flic.kr/p/az6A5i
http://flic.kr/p/az6A3r
http://flic.kr/p/az9eu3
 
Also for sale:
 
-Nitto Dirt Drop Stem.  10cm.  Also from the Bombadil sold last week.  
 
$45.00 shipped.
 
Thanks so much for looking.
 
Patrick
Louisville, Ky.
 
 
 
 
 

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[RBW] Re: FS: 2009 Bombadil Frame and Fork, 64cm, old school parallel top tubes

2011-10-21 Thread LouisvillePatrick
First, there is a buyer for the frame!  I'm very happy about this, as It is 
going to a good home.
 
Second, if I'm understanding your question and explanation, Benzzoy, the 
saddle height is perfect.  The bike fits almost perfectly (a tad bit tight 
in the standover dept...I should have gotten a 60cm) in it's current 
configuration (those are 38mm tires in the pics). It's the standover that is 
the question, and only when running fatties. 
 
Patrick
 
 
 

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[RBW] FS: 2009 Bombadil Frame and Fork, 64cm, old school parallel top tubes

2011-10-20 Thread LouisvillePatrick
This is killing me.
 
I've come to grips that this bike is too big for me. Anything more than 42mm 
tires and my standover clearance is *severely* limited.  Severely meaning 
non-existent. I have a DTT Hilsen as well, and it fits me to a T, so the 
Bomba has to go, in favor of something (smaller bomba or hunqa maybe) I can 
take take on some of the more dicey trails around here. 
 
This Bomba needs a taller owner.  

 

I had the frame and fork powdercoated chocolate brown earlier this year (it 
had clearcoat on it originally) and decaled it myself.  The seat tube 
decal is slightly misaligned...can be replaced. Still looks great.

 
The frame and fork are 100% functional and solid as a rock.  Normal 
chainsuck marks, and a few random dings as should be expected.  It has 
always been fendered, and well cared for.   Links below point to pictures 
taken on tour last August.
 
$1500.00 + shipping takes it.  Includes the headset and sweet cream 
longboard fenders which match it really well.
 
Thanks for looking.  Please contact with questions!
 
Patrick
Louisvile, Kentucky
 

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[RBW] Re: FS: 2009 Bombadil Frame and Fork, 64cm, old school parallel top tubes

2011-10-20 Thread LouisvillePatrick

Excellent!   Ha!

On Oct 20, 5:25 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
 Rather than 'old school' I prefer to call my parallelotube Bomba the
 'ultralight' model.  :)

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[RBW] Re: Informal Tall Riders Group

2011-01-11 Thread LouisvillePatrick
I'm 6'4, 280 lb.  96cm PBH

64cm Bomba (maybe should have gotten a 60. When I put on the Small
Block 8's, there isn't much room for bailout over the top tube.
Absolutely brilliant for fully loaded touring, though.)
67cm Hilsen (should be delivered tomorrow!)

I've found that the double top tube is the secret to my success and
frame longevity.  I've grown to love the look.  The stiffness and
support improvement is indisputable.

I've toured, fully loaded, self-supported, on the Bomba every summer
since I got it.  I've put close to 90 pounds on it with absolutely no
problem.  Happy to discuss my touring experience with anyone!

Patrick

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[RBW] Re: Informal Tall Riders Group

2011-01-11 Thread LouisvillePatrick
Hey Bobby,
Don't have the time at the moment to upload a picture.  Will later
tonight.  But here's how it worked out:
Tires:
-Marathons. 50lb pressure. Take no chances.  46mm.

Racks:
-Old Man Mountain Extreme front Lowrider, skewer mounted.
-Old Man Mountain Sherpa rear rack, skewer mounted.

Bags:
-Sackville Medium zip tied to top of rear rack and B-17
-Jandd Mini Mountain pannier bags hanging on rear rack
-Ortleib full size rollers on the front lowrider.
-tent poles strapped to back of the sackville and remaining space of
rear rack.

Misc:
-Three full Sig bottles in the cages and Camelback strapped over the
Sackville on the rear rack.  Three bottles were NO WHERE NEAR enough
for a day's ride in the Mountains of Washington.  We had no idea where
we'd find water, so we brought it with us.

I'll post a pic soon.  It worked like a dream.  So stable.  Plenty
fast and nimble for what we were doing.  60-70 miles per day.  Massive
climbs.  The frame didn't make a peep.

More info than you probably wanted, but I can't say enough about the
Bomba for touring.

Patrick

On Jan 11, 12:53 pm, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.com
wrote:
 Patrick:

 Do you have pics of your loaded Bomba?  I'd be curious to hear how you
 distributed weight.

 Thx,

 Bobby Not Quite Tall Enough at 6'1 Birmingham

 On Jan 11, 8:41 am, LouisvillePatrick flightofthebomba...@gmail.com
 wrote:



  I'm 6'4, 280 lb.  96cm PBH

  64cm Bomba (maybe should have gotten a 60. When I put on the Small
  Block 8's, there isn't much room for bailout over the top tube.
  Absolutely brilliant for fully loaded touring, though.)
  67cm Hilsen (should be delivered tomorrow!)

  I've found that the double top tube is the secret to my success and
  frame longevity.  I've grown to love the look.  The stiffness and
  support improvement is indisputable.

  I've toured, fully loaded, self-supported, on the Bomba every summer
  since I got it.  I've put close to 90 pounds on it with absolutely no
  problem.  Happy to discuss my touring experience with anyone!

  Patrick- Hide quoted text -

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[RBW] Re: AHH Gets A New Old Crank Set, Old Rear Derailleur - Feels Fantastic !

2011-01-07 Thread LouisvillePatrick
I would be put out on the street if I were to even discuss a Simpleone
at this point. Especially being that there is a Casseroll frame and
fork hanging in my garage.

By the way, I got the UPS email that my Hilsen is officially en
route.

This part of the wait I consider just about unbearable!  I can put the
8-10 weeks construction time out of my head, but once I get the
shipment email, I'm counting the minutes!

Patrick

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[RBW] Re: AHH Gets A New Old Crank Set, Old Rear Derailleur - Feels Fantastic !

2011-01-05 Thread LouisvillePatrick
What size is your Hilsen?  Apologies if you've already answered this
question 100 times.  I have a 67 AAH on the way and was trying to
compare...

Thanks!

Patrick
Louisville, Ky

On Dec 30 2010, 4:33 pm, AmiSingh asd...@gmail.com wrote:
 My bicycle came alive today, and we were synchronized.  It was a great
 feeling.  Euphoria hit and and drivers kept staring. Maybe it's was
 because of the big fellow in the red rain-coat riding atop the
 turmeric-colored double-top-tubed bicycle.  I felt like it was because
 they were celebrating with me in sharing the huge smile upon my
 face. :)

 I gotta say, today was a good day.

 Here's a photo for your viewing pleasure:

 http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/5307702174/in/photostream/

 TA Carmina 185 cranks, Sugino chainrings 52 / 38, Shimano Ultegra 6700
 rear derailleur.  And waxed chain with a 80 / 20 Mix of Paraffin to
 Bees Wax for clean silent riding.

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[RBW] Re: AHH Gets A New Old Crank Set, Old Rear Derailleur - Feels Fantastic !

2011-01-05 Thread LouisvillePatrick
Sweet ride!  I will look you up if I'm in Detroit.  I have family
there.   Likewise to you if you find yourself in Louisville.

I'm 6'4 and my PBH is around 96cm. I've got nowhere near your reach.
I bet my reach is in the 90cm range.

Just found out it will ship today or tomorrow and couldn't be more
excited.  I always build my bikes myself and it's one of my absolute
most favorite things to do.  The build will be a combination of new
and old parts, Brooks, Mavic, 105, Ultegra, DuraAce, Silver, Nitto,
King (cages, not headset/hub/bottombracket), etc.  I'll run Jack
Browns and Marathon Supremes (35 and 40mm) on it most likely.  I was
thinking about giving the Grand Bois Cypres tire a whirl too.
Oh, and I gotta put some Honjo's on it too.  And a generator
huband an Acorn bar bag.and a front rack and some sweet
lights.andandand.

Very excited!

I was very particular about the size of this frame, as the 64cm
Bombadil I own and tour on is a *just a tiny tiny* bit big when
running super fatty 29er tires.  So I used my experience from that
frame to try to hopefully dial in the size perfectly.  Of course,
Keven is the man when it comes to offering great guidance.

I will post photos of both rides when the Hilsen is complete!

Cheers!

Patrick
Louisville, Ky




On Jan 5, 1:40 pm, AmiSingh asd...@gmail.com wrote:
 It's a 69!

 How tall are you Pat?  What's your PBH?  How about length, arm-to-arm?

 I'm 6'7 on a good day, and my PBH hovers at 98-99-100, depending on
 how hard I pull up.  Across my back, fingertip to fingertip is 102cm.

 Either way, you should trust the guys at Riv.  They know what they're
 doing!

 Congrats on your new Hilsen.  How are you building it up?  Are the
 guys in Walnut Creek building it for you?  Be sure to send some
 photos!  You're welcome in Detroit anytime you'd like to take an urban
 ride, and Ann Arbor is just a short drive away.  As Ken Freeman can
 attest, there's some fantastic riding up there!

 On Jan 5, 10:54 am, LouisvillePatrick flightofthebomba...@gmail.com
 wrote:



  What size is your Hilsen?  Apologies if you've already answered this
  question 100 times.  I have a 67 AAH on the way and was trying to
  compare...

  Thanks!

  Patrick
  Louisville, Ky

  On Dec 30 2010, 4:33 pm, AmiSingh asd...@gmail.com wrote:

   My bicycle came alive today, and we were synchronized.  It was a great
   feeling.  Euphoria hit and and drivers kept staring. Maybe it's was
   because of the big fellow in the red rain-coat riding atop the
   turmeric-colored double-top-tubed bicycle.  I felt like it was because
   they were celebrating with me in sharing the huge smile upon my
   face. :)

   I gotta say, today was a good day.

   Here's a photo for your viewing pleasure:

  http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/5307702174/in/photostream/

   TA Carmina 185 cranks, Sugino chainrings 52 / 38, Shimano Ultegra 6700
   rear derailleur.  And waxed chain with a 80 / 20 Mix of Paraffin to
   Bees Wax for clean silent riding.- Hide quoted text -

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[RBW] Re: AHH Gets A New Old Crank Set, Old Rear Derailleur - Feels Fantastic !

2011-01-05 Thread LouisvillePatrick
Hey Mike!  I've always wanted a Hilsen. Always.  Can't wait.  67cm
double top tuber.

That week riding Seattle to Portland  was the most beautiful and
inspiring week I've ever had on a bike.

I'm coming back there.  No question.  I gotta.  I'll ride Seattle to
Portland again, this time I'll make it to Paradise and Windy ridge en
route!

Patrick

On Jan 5, 4:12 pm, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
 Hey Patrick, looking forward to pictures of your Hilsen build. I met
 you briefly at Multnoma Falls while you were touring with friends.
 Your Bombadil looked great. I remember you mentioned something about
 getting a Hilsen. I'm sure you're gonna love it.

 --Mike

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[RBW] Re: 3 days in Gifford Pinchot National Forest.

2010-09-16 Thread LouisvillePatrick
Mike!  Great work.  I felt the exact same way about the route from
Carson to Portland.  You've characterized it perfectly.   Funny that
you saw another Bomba!

I don't have to tell you that my Bomba (64cm) was absolutely rock
solid on every road/path type we encountered, even with my size and
weight.  I ran Marathon 46's with the majority of the weight on the
fork hanging form an Old Man Mountain Extreme Lowrider.  I was 270lbs,
and my load, with close to 200 ounces of water (3 full water bottles
and a big camelbak)  was between 60 and 80 pounds I'd guess.  No
wobble, no backtalk, no funny business, even when I'd mash it for the
city limit signs or accelerate on climbs.  Descending was a beautiful
thing.

If I had to do it again, the only think I would have changed were my
shoes and pedals.  I clipped in for for that trip.  I missed the ease
and comfort of street shoes on platform pedals.

I will be returning to that area again.  The most spectacular riding
of my life.

Patrick
Louisville, Ky.





On Sep 16, 9:53 am, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
 I'm not sure why the front end was so wobbly. I don't think I had too
 much weight on it. I had the front loaded a little different each day
 in order to deal with the wobble and nothing seemed to help. The first
 day I had just my tent and poles, the second my tent and Vans, the
 third my tent and Tevas. I was thinking maybe there wasn't enough
 weight up front. With no weight on the rear and only the front loaded
 the bike was fine. As for the rear, I loaded it up the way I have for
 each time in the past so I'm not sure what was up. Fortunately the
 bike was stable at high speed (45mph).

 I brought two pair of shoes because I wanted to do a bit of comparison
 as to what worked best. The Tevas were fine but the Vans were better.

 I can't wait to return back to GPNF next year for more bike camping.
 Pedaling out there from Portland is a combination of monotony (Marine
 Dr bike path) followed by a really sweet stretch on the Old Columbia
 Hwy, followed by complete hell riding on the Hwy should to where a
 bike path resumes and takes you to Bridge of the Gods which is neat
 followed by more hell as you ride the shoulder of Hwy 14 to Carson.
 Still, I'll do it just to get out there. For this trip we parked in
 Stevenson which was really nice.

 There are tons and tons of back roads to be explored out there and
 ever changing terrain. I'd like to do a tour out there next year and
 stay on gravel roads as much as possible. I imagine by next year I'll
 have a heavier duty bike for out there that can handle a little bigger
 load. I kept thinking that a 26 wheeled  bike with Schwalbe Marathon
 26x2.0s (or 1.75s) would be nice which makes me think LHT (60cm, 26
 wheel size) but we'll see. At times I felt like I was asking a bit
 much of the Hilsen. There were a few times when the Silver brakes were
 a bit out of their element and would have felt more comfortable with
 some cantis or V-brakes.

 I'm really glad that I gave this kind of cycling a try (bike camping,
 s24Os), it is by far my favorite, even more so than randonneuring or a
 day of singletrack.

 --mike

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[RBW] Re: Seattle to Portland Tour

2010-06-07 Thread LouisvillePatrick
Great!  I'm exploring this idea!

Thank you so much.

On Jun 6, 4:30 pm, Rob Harrison robha...@gmail.com wrote:
 Like Ryan, I haven't done this tour by bicycle, but I have done it by  
 motorcycle many times. (So it's probably a LOT more climbing than I  
 recall!) I'd agree about the STP route. It's fine, but there are more  
 scenic, less traveled alternatives. Here's one rough idea, going via  
 FS25 on the east side of Mt. St. Helens, starting at Elliot Bay  
 Bicycles in Seattle and ending up at Clever Cycles in Portland:

 http://maps.google.com/maps?f=dsource=s_dsaddr=2116+Western+Avenue,...
  

 Plenty of places to camp along this route. I'm sure the folks in  
 Portland will have better info for once you get closer to Portland. Be  
 sure and look me up once you get to Seattle if you need anything.

 Rob in Seattle

 On Jun 6, 2010, at 12:20 PM, rcnute wrote:



  I haven't done such a tour, so I don't have a route for you--but I
  have done STP a few times and suggest that you pick a different, more
  scenic route.

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[RBW] Seattle to Portland Tour

2010-06-06 Thread LouisvillePatrick
Friends,

Is asking for tour route advice off topic?  If so, I respectfully
retract

I do a week long tour every summer.  Past years have included:
-Minneapolis to Duluth (first tour ever. Simple, yet informative on
what touring is and can be)
-Oakland-SF-Marin-Sonoma-Napa loop. (credit card, lots of climbing and
suffering and WALKING, but still fun somehow)
-Madison, Wi to LaCrosse loop. (partly solo and all self-supported,
some of the most beautiful riding I've experienced)

This year, I'm strapping down the Bomba with my Old Man Mountain racks
(excellent construction, materials, functionality, great folks!) and
all my gear and touring Seattle to Portland over 3-4 days, the balance
of time being spent exploring Portland.  I can't wait!  For once,
maybe I'll have adequate fitness as well!

My question is about the route.  We haven't decided details yet.  Can
anyone point to me to good resources for planning a bike tour route
from Seattle to Portland?  Should we go toward the ocean?  Toward the
mountains?  What would a climb of Mt. St. Helens be like?

I don't want to reinvent the wheel here...I could just base it on the
STP route, but I'm looking to get creative, get off the beaten path,
great campsites, light traffic, downhill the whole way, tailwinds the
whole time, you know the deal.

Thanks!

Patrick

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[RBW] Re: 67cm AHH double top tube inquiry

2010-06-04 Thread LouisvillePatrick
Whoops!  Yes.  96!

On Jun 3, 11:33 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
 (I'm an 86cm PBH)

 I imagine when you say '86' you maybe mean '96'?

 On Jun 3, 7:42 pm, LouisvillePatrick flightofthebomba...@gmail.com
 wrote:



  So I own a Salsa Casseroll, and I'm finding it positively flimsy under
  my 265 pounds, especially under out of the saddle efforts.  It's
  otherwise a very comfie ride, but I know my weight will take it's toll
  at some point in some form or fashion.

  At the moment, a 67cm Hilsen is the number one candidate to replace
  the Salsa as my clubby ride, brevet bike.   I'm told it will have
  double top tubes at that size (I'm an 86cm PBH), though many 67's I've
  seen online have only one.

  I love my 64cm Bomba and it's double top tubes, but I've had a
  *little* trouble getting my head around my speedy bike having double
  top tubes.  I'll get over it, because the second tube does WONDERS for
  clydesdale type riders.

  Does anyone have a double top tube Hilsen in a 67cm?  Would you care
  to type a few words about it?  Maybe post a picture or two?

  Cheers!

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[RBW] Re: 67cm AHH double top tube inquiry

2010-06-04 Thread LouisvillePatrick
Good call.  I'm sure the wheelset plays into this.  32 hole Dura Ace
hubset with CXP33s with a beautiful set of Jack Brown Greens not
pumped up too hard.  Absolutely.  When I look down at the front wheel
when out of the sadde (just for a second!), I can see the tire
compressing, etc.  The spokes sometimes creak.  I should have gone
with 36 holes, but here we are.

I'm mostly talking about bottom bracket sway and resulting front
derailler rub.  Though not a huge deal, it can get annoying, and metal
rubbing metal, unintended, is never really a good thing. I'm no
stranger to bottom bracket failures...a Soma Doublecross failed at the
bottom bracket once when I was much heavier (thank goodness for
steel...I unknowingly rode all the way home on a cracked and deforming
bottom bracket, noticing only occasional strange sounds and some chain
rub on the derailler).

The stouter tubeset and second top tube of the Bomba eliminate all of
that funny business.

I'm thinking the Hilsen might be the perfect balance.

On Jun 4, 7:40 am, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:
 On Thu, 2010-06-03 at 19:42 -0700, LouisvillePatrick wrote:
  So I own a Salsa Casseroll, and I'm finding it positively flimsy under
  my 265 pounds, especially under out of the saddle efforts.

 Are you sure it's not the wheels that seem flimsy?

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[RBW] Re: 67cm AHH double top tube inquiry

2010-06-04 Thread LouisvillePatrick
Well said!  I hope that Bernie Mikkelsen has been returned to it's
rightful owner!


 I'm definitely not in your frame size range, but the double top tube
 approach is pretty valid - particularly for taller frames which are flexing.

 The tall Hilsens were the first to get the twin top tube treatment from Riv
 - the Bomba design came together after that. About the same time, GP was
 writing about truss structures in the Readers, and how they distributed
 forces and created appropriately rigid structures. I think that was the
 genesis of that twin top tube approach when appropriate.

 There are others who have reached the same conclusion - Bernie Mikkelsen as
 an example:

 http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimg/403130063/

 Obviously, you have to get your mind around it, but as evidence in favor,
 I'd point out that if your Salsa is flexing and you are in love with your
 Bomba, it sounds like you're already there.

 The actual weight of a top tube and the two half-lugs is pretty danged
 minimal.  If you plunked 'em on a balance scale with a water bottle on the
 other side

 The resultant ride is going to be what a smaller sized rider gets with a
 single top tube frame - riv comfort and superb handling. Just what you want
 for your next brevet.

 - Jim

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[RBW] 67cm AHH double top tube inquiry

2010-06-03 Thread LouisvillePatrick
So I own a Salsa Casseroll, and I'm finding it positively flimsy under
my 265 pounds, especially under out of the saddle efforts.  It's
otherwise a very comfie ride, but I know my weight will take it's toll
at some point in some form or fashion.

At the moment, a 67cm Hilsen is the number one candidate to replace
the Salsa as my clubby ride, brevet bike.   I'm told it will have
double top tubes at that size (I'm an 86cm PBH), though many 67's I've
seen online have only one.

I love my 64cm Bomba and it's double top tubes, but I've had a
*little* trouble getting my head around my speedy bike having double
top tubes.  I'll get over it, because the second tube does WONDERS for
clydesdale type riders.

Does anyone have a double top tube Hilsen in a 67cm?  Would you care
to type a few words about it?  Maybe post a picture or two?

Cheers!

Patrick

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[RBW] Re: Nitto Highrider front rack vs. Big Front Rack vs. Low Riders

2010-04-27 Thread LouisvillePatrick
Hey Rene (Forgive the mis-spelling...again),

For my 64cm Bomba, WITH 46mm Marathons, I had to go with the Old Man
Mountain Ultimate Low Rider.  Can't beat it.  I used it riding across
Wisconsin last summer fully loaded and it was a champ.  It's the only
front system I could find short of the NItto big front rack that would
clear my fattest touring tire.  Every other front rack either wouldn't
meet the eyelets correctly (and there are like 5678 eyelets on Bomba
forks) or the deck rubbed the tire.

And the OMM guys are great to work with!  Shoot me a note offline if
you want more info...

Cheers!

Patrick
Louisville, Kentucky



On Apr 27, 12:57 am, Rene Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote:
 Does anybody have any experience comparing these three?

 René

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[RBW] CXP33s with Jack Browns or similar

2010-02-05 Thread LouisvillePatrick
Good Morning!

I'm wondering if anyone has had problems running Jack Browns or simlar
sized tires (30+mm) on 19mm wide rims, like my CXP33s.  I've ridden
50s on my Dyads for years with no problems at all.  I see on the Mavic
site that the rim is recommended for 23-28mm tires. And when I talk to
friends (who may or may not be more in the racing tradition) they
always advise, you don't want to run anything more than a 28 on that
Mavic rim.

But I want me something a little more plump.

Thoughts and real experiences?

Patrick

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[RBW] Re: Spring has sprung.

2010-01-22 Thread LouisvillePatrick
The Saluki is excellent!  Love the racks and basket.  The whole rig
looks great.

Question...there is another bike in the photostream... I can't tell
what kind of frame ... and are those CXP33 rims?

Thanks for posting.

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[RBW] Re: Bike for 350# person?

2010-01-15 Thread LouisvillePatrick
I was 340 pounds when I rode my Bombadil, with 36f/40r hole wheels and
45mm touring Schwalbe Marathons, across the beautiful state of
Wisconsin, with 90 pounds of gear (front low-riders and a rear rack)
on a week long self-supported tour. I am not kidding when I tell you
the bike did not make a peep.  Not even a little whimper. Rolled like
a magic carpet.  Those who know Wisconsin, know it is quite hilly and
fairly challenging.  It was spectacular in every way.

I searched far and wide for the right frameset for me and have not
regretted my decision for one second.  A lot goes into making a bike
strong enough for a large rider...frameset, wheelset, tires, bottom
bracket choice, etc.

I know I made the right decision because I'm 275lbs now.  :)

Cheers!



On Jan 15, 2:03 pm, ercarlso@spamex.com wrote:
 There's a post on another cycling list, asking for bicycle
 recommendations for a 350lb person.  I wanted to reply with a
 recommendation for Rivendell, but I checked rivbike.com and couldn't
 find documentation about the max weight recommendations.  I checked
 Atlantis and Bombadil.  Am I looking in the wrong place, or is this
 information not available on the web site?

 Thanks,
 Erin
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[RBW] Re: Tires for 45 Honjos

2010-01-08 Thread LouisvillePatrick
Who cares about the tires!  That bike is TOTALLY awesome. Looks super
fast, strong and useful.

 super strong and useful.On Jan 8, 9:29 am, PATRICK MOORE
bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
 I run 22 mm Turbos under my 559 45 mm Honjos and no one has laughed at me
 yet.

 http://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/DropBox#5390776559262641394

 Fender width would be a weird reason to choose tire width; I'd choose my
 tires for tire reasons and let the fenders be what they are.





 On Thu, Jan 7, 2010 at 10:50 PM, Brian Hanson stone...@gmail.com wrote:
  What with all the tire talk lately, I started thinking about what I will
  replace my current Jack Brown Blues with  when the glass shards I keep
  digging out finally reach their mark.  I don't really want to replace my
  45mm Honjos, so I'm wondering if I should go the Marathon Supreme 35 route,
  or something smaller/lighter?  I do 95% commuting, but will likely try some
  longer on/off road mountain treks this summer in the Cascades.

  Brian
  Seattle, WA

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[RBW] Re: AHH as a road bike

2009-12-03 Thread LouisvillePatrick
I have been tempted lately by the Kojak.   What size do you run?
Don't they make a 32 or 35?
Can you compare them to Jack Browns?


 My Rx for road only is to get a nice treadless tire like the Schwalbe
 Kojak.  It is relatively light, quality rubber, holds up very well on
 decent roads and is fast enough for most riders.

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[RBW] Re: AHH as a road bike

2009-12-03 Thread LouisvillePatrick
Joel,

If you don't mind and when you have a chance, could you post the
*actual* width of the 35mm Kojak?  I'm able to run a 32 with fenders,
so I'm thinking the 35 will fit without.  I would be grateful.

Patrick

On Dec 3, 2:07 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
 I have 35s.  Not sure if there is a 32.


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[RBW] Price Adjusted: For Sale: Phil/Dyad Wheelset

2009-11-30 Thread LouisvillePatrick
I think I may have missed my pricepoint.  :)

At 450.00 plus shipping, this would appear to be a great deal.

Any takers?

Cheers and Happy Holidays.

Patrick
Louisville, Ky.

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[RBW] Re: Price Adjusted: For Sale: Phil/Dyad Wheelset

2009-11-30 Thread LouisvillePatrick
Great!  Contact me at bassandbike AT yahoo DOT com.

Patrick

On Nov 30, 3:26 pm, Z xodus48...@yahoo.com wrote:
 Patrick,

 I am interested in your wheelset.

 Stephen

 
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 To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
 Sent: Mon, November 30, 2009 2:04:12 PM
 Subject: [RBW] Price Adjusted: For Sale: Phil/Dyad Wheelset

 I think I may have missed my pricepoint.  :)

 At 450.00 plus shipping, this would appear to be a great deal.

 Any takers?

 Cheers and Happy Holidays.

 Patrick
 Louisville, Ky.

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[RBW] Re: Hillborne query....

2009-11-25 Thread LouisvillePatrick
Happy Thanksgiving!

I have abandoned the dream of a Hillborne.  I really wanted an orange
one.  Oh well.

I'm looking at other options, including, but not limited to the 67cm
AAH.  It, like my 64cm Bomba, would have two top tubes. Not sure I
want both of my main rides to be double top tube, regardless of the
stiffness and benefit the extra tube would provide. Plus 2 more G's
would probably get me put out on the street.

I have to really think about this.  Maybe the double top tube isn't
that big a deal..see, I'm already getting my head around it.

Now this little matter of 2 grand.


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[RBW] Re: Hillborne query....

2009-11-25 Thread LouisvillePatrick
You mean like this double top tube beast?  :)

http://tinyurl.com/ybrqf57

Patrick



On Nov 25, 10:47 am, newenglandbike matthiasbe...@gmail.com wrote:
  I'm looking at other options, including, but not limited to the 67cm
  AAH.  

 Now you're talking.   I am one who really digs the look of two top-
 tubes- it has a look that says a bike means business.   It's one of
 the main reasons I love the Bombadil so much.

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[RBW] Re: Hillborne query....

2009-11-25 Thread LouisvillePatrick
They are indeed Odysseys!  Good eye!  Great pedals.  Big ole'
platforms for my size 16s!!!

On Nov 25, 11:44 am, newenglandbike matthiasbe...@gmail.com wrote:
 NICE!   I like those pedals.  They remind me of the Odyssey Jim
 Cielencki pedals- perfect for a Bombadil.

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[RBW] Re: Hillborne query....

2009-11-25 Thread LouisvillePatrick
Now that's a beauty.  Well done.   Enjoyed your other pix as well.
Care to comment on it's rigidity?  Do you feel the bottom bracket sway
to and fro when out of the saddle?

Nice Bomba!  I need a front rack for mine and a big old Sackville for
the rear.


On Nov 25, 12:30 pm, japhilip japhi...@twcny.rr.com wrote:
 Here's a pic of my 67 Hilsen.  Single top tube.  http://tinyurl.com/yfu9trd

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[RBW] Re: For Sale: Phil/Dyad Wheelset, Paul Touring Cantis

2009-11-25 Thread LouisvillePatrick
The Paul Touring Canti's are sold!!!

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[RBW] Re: Hillborne query....

2009-11-24 Thread LouisvillePatrick
Oh, and as for wheels, am becoming a convert to the Salsa Delgado rim
in 700C.  My LBS (Jim Thill) has built some awfully nice wheels for me
with those hoops.  Yes, the other suggestions are still good, but will
probably stick with Salsa for now.

I will look into the Delgado. The guys at Hiawatha are really nice to
work with.  I rolled in there last fall with my Bomba and a broken
chain and they had me up and running in a jiffy.  Even with steady
traffic coming in the door.  Great shop, great stuff, great folks.  I
lived in Minneapolis for 10 years before moving to Louisville. I
REALLY miss the cycling culture and infrastructure of the Twin Cities,
but Louisville has some really great things happening.like
hills, for one thing!

I'm told that Riv is out of 60cm Hillborne frames.  :(  Besides that,
the sentiment is that the 60cm will be too tight.  I'm exploring other
options.

All of this talk about lighter, snappier wheelsets reminds me that
with the purchase of this new wheelset and frameset, I'll have a spare
touring wheelset. I'd really like it to have a good home.  Is there
any interest among those posting to this thread?  Wanted to ask here
before making larger postings elsewhere, ebay, etc.  Anyone need a
wheelset like this:

Front:  36 hole Dyad , Phil hub, DT spokes
Rear:  48 hole Dyad, Phill 9speed Shimano cassette hub, DT spokes

Any interest, email me at bassandbike AT yahoo.  Pics upon request.

Cheers!

Patrick
Louisville, Ky.



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[RBW] Re: Yea, back on the bike

2009-11-24 Thread LouisvillePatrick
This is inspiring!  Nice work.

Patrick
Louisville, Ky.

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[RBW] Re: Hillborne query....

2009-11-23 Thread LouisvillePatrick

Excellent feedback.  Thank you.  I would have the Hilson hands down,
were the funds available.  I've always wanted an AAH!

I too am concerned I will feel cramped on the 60cm Sam.  But the 64cm
Bomba is definitely a little big for me...in fact, I could have easily
gotten the 60cm Bomba and been comfie and happy...so I'm hopeful that
an email exchange with Keven will give a little clarity.

--Patrick in VT, your point about a snappy, strong wheelset is a great
one.  Do you have thoughts on a build?  If I go with the Hillborne,
I'm thinking XT hubset and some CXP33 rims or the likemaybe Open
Pros, maybe Velocity Synergy.  I just don't know.

--Rene, I'm envious of your visit to Riv.  I was there 2 summers ago
on a tour from Oakland to Napa and back.  Loved it.  Thank you for the
offer of sending a pic.  I may take you up on it.

Patrick

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[RBW] Hillborne query....

2009-11-22 Thread LouisvillePatrick
Wow.  What a great group.  I've enjoyed reading it's posts for some
time now.  It's time I made a contribution of sorts...by posting a
question!

I've decided I need a 60cm Hillborne for spirited club rides.  An
orange one specifically.  My question is this:  at 6'4 275lbs and a
PBH height of 95cm, will it fit??  I own a 64cm Bomba.  I tour with
it, I do club rides with it, I ride singletrack with it.  I love it.
It's a bit big though...so..

Can anyone advise?  Any taller riders around 6'3-6'4 riding the Sam
60cm?  How do you like it?  If you chose against it, what did you get?

I'm grateful for any and all commentary.

Cheers!

Patrick
Lousiville, Kentucky

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