Rex,
I don't have that issue on my Hilsen, but on another bike (with a SRAM front
derailleur) the FD cable touches the pivot -- same as yours. I slipped a
short length of plastic tubing over the cable so that it would roll over
the derailleur pivot without too much interference. That works
Hello members.
I'm curently in the market for a 59cm Bleriot frame,fork. If anyone has
been thinking about selling theirs please contact me.
Enjoy the summer riding.
Hobie
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Exactly. Not all my rides are like this, but several are. Instead of
logging my rides by miles, I log hours. If I ride 45 minutes out to
a pleasant spot, linger for 30 minutes brewing and sipping coffee, and
ride 45 minutes back, I log 2 hours. On that day, I can't think of a
better way to
Hi Hobie,
I intend to sell my 59 Bleriot Protovelo as a complete bike.
See it at:
https://picasaweb.google.com/jblish/59BleriotProtovelo?authkey=Gv1sRgCIbyyJq1qbTspQE#
Fenders have not been completely installed.
I would like to try to sell the whole thing before I would sell frame / fork
but
John.
Thanks for the reply. Could you tell me more about the Protovelo? Who made it.
Was it Maxway in Taiwan? Is it definetly a 59cm Bleriot size,geometry
etc.? What
would you want for the frame and fork and headset,brakes. It's to bad I have
the
rest of the parts cause that is a nice build.
Hi Jimmy,
Thanks for your response.
I am the third owner of this Protovelo frame. A guy in Ft. Collins and then
a guy in DesMoines and then me.
I had always assumed it was Maxway (I have a Kogswell and a Surly) but I
have never had confirmation of that.
It is definitely a 59.
Headset has no
Two things, maybe three things come to mind on why a front derailer is
really hard to operate.
1. The lever arm from cable bolt to pivot is really short. This helps
determine how much lever travel imparts how much derailer travel. These
lever arms got shorter for brifters. The shorter
Update2: I'm stupid.
Just had a moment of inspiration... Looking at the tiny pictures in the
tech documents on the MicroShift website I suddenly realized that the little
tab next to the cable binder screw wasn't part of the retention mechanism as
I initially thought, and that the cable should
I'm not a fan of the look (yet), but it's not an issue in my size, anyway.
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Reading the instructions? What an interesting idea. I will have to try that
sometime.
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On Jul 10, 2011, at 11:55 PM, Rex Kerr rexk...@gmail.com wrote:
Update2: I'm stupid.
Just had a moment of inspiration...
My touring buds I decided that if our average speed drifts up to a
double digit figure, it's time to stop for coffee.
dougP
On Jul 11, 5:27 am, Pondero cj.spin...@gmail.com wrote:
Exactly. Not all my rides are like this, but several are. Instead of
logging my rides by miles, I log hours.
Kelly:
Great idea; I would love to join, but I'll be touring New England in
October.
BTW last summer (as part of its Performance Improvement Plan) Amtrak
had pledged to provide roll-on/roll-off bicycle service on the Capital
Limited train (between DC and Pittsburgh) by June 2011... I contacted
Content: Rivendell 58 cm, 559-wheeled fixed gear custom commuter, with
Berthoud stainless steel fenders, custom ss rear rack, VO front rack,
old and elegant beyond your puny conception canvas-'n'-leather Lafuma
rear panniers and front bag, SON 20R and Edeluxe, rear fender LED and
rack-mounted
Yeah, I think you go 2.4W on the front to keep room for the 0.6W taillight.
I decided that integrating the rear light into the dynamo system was/is
unnecessary/redundant for me. I can and during dark brevets do run dual
battery powered blinkies on the seatstays, another tiny one on the
Some of us still run freewheels on a subset of our bikes. It's pretty much
a unanimous opinion that today's production freewheels are not as good as
they used to be. I see a lot of message board requests to companies urging
them to step up and fill the void. In a perfect world, I wish the
I have two freewheel-equipped bikes. On both, a 7-speed freewheel would be
perfect. I'd run the same range I have now-- 13-28 (or 29). In my experience,
I very seldom use the 13t cog (it's only for very fast downhills, when I'm
usually coasting anyway), so a 12t would get used even less.
Eric, I think you still run 52/42 on your doubles, right? I run a 48-34, so
my 48/12 is the same gear as your 52/13.
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The freewheel-equipped bike I'll be taking to PBP this year has a Velo Orange
compact double (48/34). With a 13t cog, that generates a high end of just 97
inches, but that's fine with me. I usually top out at 48x14, which is only 91
inches.
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Hey all,
I have a newer style Brand V boxy bar bag that I'd like to trade for a
loafer style bag for a front rack. I suppose it would need to be a little
loafer size to fit on my VO randonneuring rack. The brand V back is pretty
nice, but just doesn't really work for me and hasn't seen a ton of
So perfect for you would be: 13-15-17-19-21-24-28? same as the 7-speed
shimanopore?
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I could even live with tighter spacing for the small cogs and wider spacing at
the low end.
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On Jul 11, 2011, at 4:36 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
So perfect for you would be: 13-15-17-19-21-24-28? same as the 7-speed
shimanopore?
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I use Benelux derailers, they don't like 28s, so a 13-26 5 speed would be
good.
A 14-26 4 speed would be nice for the older bikes, 4 3 speed freewheels
are
very hard to find.
A 5 speed 120oln Shimano style cassette hub would be cool, high flange,
great for stand of scale restorations.
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I use Benelux derailers, they don't like 28s, so a 13-26 5 speed would be
good.
A 14-26 4 speed would be nice for the older bikes, 4 3 speed freewheels
are
very hard to find.
A 5 speed 120oln Shimano style cassette hub would be cool, high flange,
great for 'stand off scale' restorations.
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I'm currently using an IRD 13--28 FW paired with VO 50.3 BCD cranks
with 46/30 rings. I seem to have every gear I need. I'd love to have
something more dependable than the IRD. I'd consider buying a White
Industries FW for $100 to $150.
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Agreed that a nicer version of the Shimanopore would be good. The 7sp
13-28 works well on my Sam Hillborne. But not sure I'd spend a lot of
money for one. If the price got much over $100, would probably just
build a new wheel for the SH with a Deore rear cassette hub. The
later SunTour design
Bicycle lingering is so hard for me. I love the idea of it and
frequently head out with the intention of lingering but then I just
sorta keep going and going. My wife is out of town for a few weeks and
so my intention is to do a couple of bike camping trips while she's
gone. I'm at work now and
Same here... I try lingering, but I just love being on the bike and seeing
new things. My compromise is to slow down a little and ride at a pace I
could do all day.
I also think it's harder on my body to start and stop. My wife calls it the
energizer bunny syndrome.
I do stop to stretch
Steve:
I'd like to buy your 60 Saluki. I have a 59 Bleriot, but I have always
wanted a Saluki and yours looks like a great one.
I especially like the front rack with the light attachment. I like the
green color as well.
Let me know.
Also, just curious as to why are you selling it?
H, I have a NOS Regina six speed 13-23 on a bike I never rideI
think I better save it for the future.
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Agreed that a nicer version of the Shimanopore would be good. The 7sp
13-28 works well on my Sam Hillborne. But not sure I'd spend a
Steve:
Sorry for my posting a few minutes ago. I see your Saluki's been spoken
for.
Dick
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They have walk on bike service along the Katy trail. Problem is they say only
2 bikes at a time. Though I've been on the train with as many as 6 bikes that
I saw it makes impossible to plan with them.
Kelly
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Well, I do my lingering before the ride by drinking large amounts of coffee,
then I ride to a destination
like 'half a tuna sandwich from Robert's Market', or (holly molly) more coffee
at Peet's, then when I get
home I linger some more.
Perfect antidote for racy racer syndrome.
-JimE
When I find myself reading the instructions, I know that the item is
either long gone, or completely obselete.
The other thing I do is throw away the instructions and/or box right
before I find out that the obsolete item I still have is now a prized
collectible...
Philip
Philip Williamson
In the spirit of lingering, on the ride mentioned by James Warren (35
miles in 5.5 hours)above, we were well along the way (mid-afternoon,
perhaps?) before discovering that the only instrumentation was Noel's
venerable Huret Multito (?) odometer. Nary an electronic device
amongst us, ignoring the
I've fiddled with this question forever keep coming back to
13-15-17-19-21-24-28 as the basis for all my gearing, regardless of
how many cogs. When ordering my Atlantis we got to the gearing
question, I told them the above was fine but since I was getting an
extra gear, gimme something bigger
Got the Protovelo back to where I want it. Honjos and CdlVs: cheap,
trusty, robust enough, supple enough for the commute come September.
I'm hoping to commute with only a front rack and bag, keeping things
generally unburdened. Speaking of burdened, getting ready for a
tour... the long tt on
Beauty!
On Jul 11, 2011, at 9:30 PM, Esteban wrote:
Got the Protovelo back to where I want it. Honjos and CdlVs: cheap,
trusty, robust enough, supple enough for the commute come September.
I'm hoping to commute with only a front rack and bag, keeping things
generally unburdened. Speaking
On Tue, Jul 12, 2011 at 12:30 AM, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote:
Got the Protovelo back to where I want it. Honjos and CdlVs: cheap,
trusty, robust enough, supple enough for the commute come September.
I'm hoping to commute with only a front rack and bag, keeping things
generally
14-18-22-26-30 plus a half-step/granny up front...I'll take a dozen!
On Jul 11, 2:54 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
Some of us still run freewheels on a subset of our bikes. It's pretty much
a unanimous opinion that today's production freewheels are not as good as
they used to be. I
I think that would have me too wide too low. I also just think upside-
down every time I see it. I think what will work down the line
(maybe not for a tour) are some porteur bars on a 9cm stem.
On Jul 11, 9:46 pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
On Tue, Jul 12, 2011 at 12:30 AM, Esteban
Hey Steve, great photos!
Not interested in the bike (too big!) but curious about your front
rack.
I have this difficulty mounting my headlight securly from my Mark's
Rack...the Berthoud rack w/ light mount looks great. I might have to
throw down for one!
Just curious if you know the dimensions,
I think it is another way to distinguish Rivendells from other bikes.
Kind of like lugs - somewhat functional, somewhat fashionable.
For a guy my size, I love the idea of an overbuilt bike.
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Hi RBW folks,
I put down a deposit on a new AHH (63cm) and I'm looking for advice on
how to build it up. I'm relocating to Seattle after years of living
in various places where the biggest hills are highway overpasses. I'm
looking to build a commuter that can also handle weekend trips,
:-) Too bad it didn't come with instructions and I had to find them with
some googlefu on a broken website that only worked when directly linking to
the PDF files.
The search that worked: site:microshift.biz filetype:pdf front derailleur
On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 8:58 AM, Eric Norris
Ding ding ding, we have a winner! :-) #3 was exactly my problem. I was
thinking of the little nub as being analogous to how the old pinch washers
used to have a little flap that went down next to the cable (hard to
describe).
As for #2... I've never understood why the spring were so darn strong
Hey Rivsters-
How are you all shipping bikes (conus)? I just looked up prices on
UPS and FedEX and they were both in the range of 160 bucks. Geeze
where have I been over the years, the last time I shipped a bike it
cost 40.00 buck.
jc
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I'm wondering if Panracer firecross 45c tires will fit in my 2tt
waterford sam hilborne?
Thanks guys
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I've always had better luck taking my bikes directly to the UPS shipping
facility (not the storefront locations) when I ship them. The last time I
shipped a bike it was a little over $40, but much less than $160. The
storefront locations usually want to charge two to three times the amount I
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