Most of my bikes have 180mm cranks now. The Quickbeam came
withgasp!...175s! Couldn't really tell the difference. A wider Q
I can feel, crank length...not so much.
Some BMX bikes (used to at least) come with 185mm cranks...they seemed
to have a greater range of crank lengths than other
William,
We put a child stoker kit on the back of our tandem...and found that
little kids can virtually fall asleep and yet not fall off the bike.
Angus
On Aug 21, 11:29 am, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks for the kind words. My two kids (9 and 7 years old) have
gotten really
Those bars look great! And while you may have issues with the tape job
I think the bars are not the kind of bars that demand a perfectly
symmetrical or perfectly regular grip appearance. In fact, the bars
seem to want worn-out tape with loose threads or some well-broken-in-
and-faded leather!
Just went to order two more of these, and found to my shock that they
were no more.
I understand the rationale of going to the Aardvark (don't have to
order 300 at a time), and in fact the Aardvark was my favorite cover
before Riv ever started carrying it. But last year I tried the MUSA,
and was
On Aug 21, 4:01 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
and the listing for THE ONE is now gone. Best of luck to the
lucky individual that bought it.
Yup, as of 5:00pm Friday it was sold. I agonized over it alll day
Saturday and was somewhat relieved to find out it was no longer
available.
The width is perfect. I didn't give cutting them one thought after the
test run. I can easily see them becoming a favorite bar for me.
On Aug 22, 7:14 am, Thomas Lynn Skean thomaslynnsk...@comcast.net
wrote:
Those bars look great! And while you may have issues with the tape job
I think the
I am a bit lost on this as well. While they look great I always
thought the two part seatposts of the past were a bad design
decision. Past nostalgia what would be the benefit of this post?
On Aug 21, 11:24 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
Can't see what the fuss is over the SP
Gernot, you might want to check-out the saddle covers made by Randi Jo
Fabrications, they really nice with some great featrues.
https://www.randijofab.com/products/saddle-covers
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To post
...what would be the benefit of this post?
Historically, from a practical POV, the clamp went with the saddle and
the post went with the frame.
Lots of frames were manufactured without standardized seat tube IDs.
The plain post would be very inexpensive to manufacture in a plethora
of sized.
Yes, but it's not nearly as nice as the other, more modern Nitto
seatposts or, for that matter, my Dura Aces and old Simplex (think
it's Simplex) -- whence my question.
On Sat, Aug 21, 2010 at 9:24 PM, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
Can't see what the fuss is over the SP 60,though --
I am old enough to remember when the LaPrad type of post was called a
micro-adjust post because it didn't have the coarse serrations of
the old, separate-type clamp. *And* you bet you don't get as much
setback with that old kind of post. I think it's a quirky, nostalgia,
be different type of
Past nostalgia what would be the benefit of this post?
Aesthetics and nostalgia are two different things. Assuming the seat
clamp is well made (if not, Brompton makes a very nice one now), it is
quite a stretch to say it is a bad design. The design got a bad rap
mainly because the seat clamps
Yes, but it's not nearly as nice as the other, more modern Nitto
seatposts or, for that matter, my Dura Aces and old Simplex (think
it's Simplex) -- whence my question.
Really not sure how you can say this without actually having one at
hand. As I say in my prior post, I have a horde of old
I'm a male and would prefer the Betty over the Yves in the looks
department, decals and all! I love the hearts.
Scott
On Aug 22, 5:42 am, Angus angusle...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
William,
We put a child stoker kit on the back of our tandem...and found that
little kids can virtually fall
*And* you bet you don't get as much setback with that old kind of post.
Not a problem if you are using it on a custom bike.
(but which I recognize as style, not function or even necessarily
aesthetics).
Now we are getting into the splitting hairs category. I hope to use
mine on a custom
I was just considering buying a Selle Anatomica instead of a B17 and
had few questions. I weigh just shy of the 180 lb limit for the
standard saddle. Since I have been reading about the stretching that
the leather does, would you recommend that I go with the clydesdale
version? Also, has anyone
Yeah, I stopped using the aardvark after losing it somwhere in Oregon
on a bike tour. Not real pleased. In the end a thick plastic bag is
the best cover, free, and easily replaceable. I made an indestructable
saddle cover out of a scrap of boat sail material with grommits
punched in and a piece
Yes, well, one tends to stop using something after one loses it... :)
Thanks for the sail cloth tip. Sounds a bit hard to sew, though or do
you just cut and add grommets?
Gernot
On Aug 22, 10:17 pm, scott clankbonesh...@gmail.com wrote:
Yeah, I stopped using the aardvark after losing it
IMHO, the Sella Anatomica saddles have too much flex. I think the flex is
higher on the saddles with cutouts.
I much prefer a standard B17.
--Eric
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On Aug 22, 2010, at 8:05 AM, MikeC mecinib...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
I was just considering buying a Selle Anatomica instead of
Jim:
I'll let you know when we'll be in SLT. Hope to see you up there.
--Eric
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On Aug 21, 2010, at 11:18 PM, James Pavlichek jimbit...@gmail.com wrote:
Well guys, have fun with that. As it happens, I'll be taking off work that
weekend, but I'll already be up in SLT at my
No sewing. Just cut it and hammer the grommets. You don't even need
the grommets. Just poke some holes and put a piece of cord through
them. I added a toggle to cinch it up. I really want to get a tiny
little dock cleat and attach it to my seat post collar and tie it down
that way. Super cute.
Aesthetics and nostalgia are two different things. Assuming the seat
clamp is well made (if not, Brompton makes a very nice one now), it is
quite a stretch to say it is a bad design. The design got a bad rap
mainly because the seat clamps - which were spec'd and sold by the
saddle
I did some soul searching about this one. The Atlantis was my first
really nice bike. It's the bike that reintroduced me to the joy of
riding. It's also the bike that I've used as a platform to learn about
bike fit and component selections for comfortable riding/touring -
knowledge that I've iused
Picked up some lightly used Grand Bois Cerf tires here on board and my
celery tape arrived Friday from Riv. I will post some photos when I
am through. My first test run on the Cerfs was great. They are a
full 28 and I still have room so I might have been able to hit a 30mm
tire. These are
I wonder if a Rivendell production fixed gear super-light mountain
bike would sell, or if the appeal of that frame was its uniqueness?
It seems like most of the people here who wanted it were relieved when
they couldn't have it.
Philip
97128
On Aug 22, 5:19 am, RonaTD teddur...@sbcglobal.net
With a seat post, I stick it on there and never adjust it again. So
why not look cool? And I doubt NItto would make a bad product, and it
reminds me of bikes I had when i was a kid, and I think it looks like
a post that was made to do a specific job without trying to look
streamlined or modern or
You could do brown (yellow + amber shellac):
http://tinyurl.com/yd542lz
Dark red wouldn’t look bad (red + clear shellac)
http://tinyurl.com/26257lr
This is blue with clear:
http://tinyurl.com/295v6e3
Avoid dark green with amber shellac, it looks awful (it least in my
hands). If you use green,
Johnny,
The seat post was not really a bad design at all, but you must understand how
things are manufactured to see why. When this type of post was made, the type
of machinery needed to make it was not that sophisticated. Hence the design
seams less than ideal from our stand point, because CNC
On Sun, 2010-08-22 at 08:05 -0700, MikeC wrote:
I was just considering buying a Selle Anatomica instead of a B17 and
had few questions. I weigh just shy of the 180 lb limit for the
standard saddle. Since I have been reading about the stretching that
the leather does, would you recommend that I
On Sun, 2010-08-22 at 07:57 -0700, JoelMatthews wrote:
Campy consistently made better product (save, of course, the
lovely to look at but horrid Campy Rally rear der).
Never mind the Rally, if you're looking for examples of Campagnolo
Horrible, be sure to include its predecessor, the Gran
I've been mildly bummed that I haven't taken my epic 10 year journey
around the earth on a solid steel three speed from the fifties.
When these moments of misery wash over me I think back on all the
great little rides I do manage to squeak in. Five hours here, eight
hours there plus the normal
A good weekend, indeed.
Thanks for sharing.
Yours,
Thomas Lynn Skean
P. S.
Bikes are great!
On Aug 22, 4:00 pm, Way Rebb grayc...@mac.com wrote:
I've been mildly bummed that I haven't taken my epic 10 year journey
around the earth on a solid steel three speed from the fifties.
When these
On Aug 22, 11:29 am, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
OK...past aesthetics what is the benefit.
It has always been a bit of a drag to work your keester off to come up
with a full integrated look on your bike only to have the seat post
mechanicals loudly make their presence known.
Three questions, Ray.
How do you like the leather HB tape?
Does having a HB bag that hi up affect the bike handling?
How do you get tomatoes home a bike without them getting all banged
up?
Michael
in cool, rainy Westford, VT
On Aug 22, 5:00 pm, Way Rebb grayc...@mac.com wrote:
I've been mildly
This is interesting. I consider the sp-60 to be a very industrial
looking seatpost. Compared to today's seatpost, I actually think it
may be louder than current seatpost just because it is so different.
Well, assuming you set it up right with a saddle like the Brooks B-17
or Berthoud, the
Never mind the Rally, if you're looking for examples of Campagnolo
Horrible, be sure to include its predecessor, the Gran Turismo: a cross
between a cheapie Valentino RD and a boat anchor.
Yeah. They are so uncharacteristically ugly for Campy only the most
hard core collector bothers with
Michael,
The tape is cloth tape, silver, with three or four coats of garnet
shellac applied over a year ago. It is getting a nice patina now.
The HB bag felt different for about the first 10 minutes. Now I don't
even notice. I used the VO bag mounted to the front rack for quite a
while. That
Would like to comment again - when I used a similar style, it was on
bikes with 70 degree seat tube angles. Personally, would feel this
design now would put my knees too far forward to be comfortable. At
least on a modern bike.
Anyway, it's a moot point, as I am way past the weight limit for
And photos...celery tape (waiting for shellac) and Cerf tires. This
Japanese cloth tape is the best I have used.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii31/Johnny_Alien/1991%20Bridgestone%20RB-2/0822001800.jpg
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I agree with Gernot. I miss you, MUSA cover. I would love another
couple of MUSAs. Having been through one Aardvark in a short time, I
do not want to support an inferior product by buying another one.
Ryan
On Aug 22, 7:39 am, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote:
Just went to order two more
Mike,
I think the Randi Jo Fabrications saddle covers look very well
designed. I have a Brooks saddle cover, that came with the last B.17
saddle that I purchased, tucked between the rails of the saddle, but
I don't think it would work as well as the Randi Jo cover. It's good
to see that a small
Hi Mike. I have an SA sans cutout and a B-17 Champion Special. I find
both comfortable for long distance (70+ mile) rides, but they are
different beasts. I haven't had a problem with any differences in
width or length. The main difference I've found between the saddles is
that the SA is a bit
Bruce
Hadn't considered the possibility of a longer replacement bolt.
Suspect that info will come in handy. Thanks, and keep us posted on
how it holds up.
Mike and Steve:
My guess is that some anatomies benefit from Selle Anatomicas
more than others. In my experience the additional
The pictures in the photo stream show a bike with a bag mounted to the
bars, not a decalleur, and I would swear the tape in those pictures
was leather.
michael
On Aug 22, 8:16 pm, Way Rebb grayc...@mac.com wrote:
Michael,
The tape is cloth tape, silver, with three or four coats of garnet
Why heavens to Betty Foy I reckon what you all need to do is ride them
saddles with a genuine cowpoke shirt and nothing less. I got to hand
it to ya on that hardware solution however, its a mighty fine answer
to a common problem that faces us saddle ridin tramps nearly every
day. When ya git too
Anyone (besides this anecdotal notification) find that Brooks saddles
with pebble finishes (B67, B68, B72 -- the wide bodies) are less
likely to stain than their smoother counterparts?
... or is it just this one?
Looking for a 'stainless' Brooks model that won't affect the khakis on
the way to
Yes, I realize this is off-topic, please delete if it is outside the
rules of the group...and I've never made an OT post before, so
hopefully this is forgivable.
I'm looking for an '80s Cannondale SR900, preferably red. It would be
awesome if it had the stock Nuovo Record/Cinelli group on it, but
For two years, I've ridden pebbled brown B68s. They stain, that much
is clear. Whether more or less than smooth Brookses I'll know in a
couple years or so, I imagine. I now ride both kinds. Just as a data
point, I ride in all weather and never with a cover, though I do put a
shower cap on the
Then maybe we're just lucky on the one B.67 we have?
Rats.
Any other weigh-ins? Berthoud saddles? Selle Anatomica Titanicos?
Thanks,
Chris
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I've never had any stains on my clothes from a B66. Never from a
regular B17, either. The only saddle I've had stain is a Champion
Flyer that got wet before I had a chance to treat it.
Esteban
San Diego, Calif.
On Aug 22, 8:48 pm, Chris Halasz chal...@gmail.com wrote:
Then maybe we're just
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