Ah, Marty... you speaka my language...
Here's a similar build that I finished last year, clearly one of my
favorites of all time. I hope you like it.
http://tinyurl.com/7yuh9u2
Peace,
BB
On Nov 18, 6:34 pm, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote:
1) Returning my 83 Stumpjumper to a multi-speed
I wasn't sure whether we were on it or not. Dave (to his credit) may
have put us on there. At one point last year we looked into it, just
to plant a flag with our name on it just in case, and it turned out a
squatter had it, and not long after that, someslimy company wanted to
sell us --- some
We're not all from the USA! I can't enter in my phone number... format
should be: country code-area code-number
Great idea though.
Damian
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I obtained an old neglected Brooks. Before I start riding it, I know I
need to care for it. Should I use an Obenauf Oil (not stocked by Riv)
before I apply the Obenauf goop (from Riv)?
My worry is that goop, while it will help may also bar moisture from
being absorbed as it should.
Maybe several
one is a 56cm pink Miyata with great paint. the other is a 57cm Fuji Royal with
fair paint. i need to determine which fits/rides better before i turn one into
a neighborhood cruiser (650b wheels, north style bars). if neither pan out
watch for a 'for sale' posting.
mike goldman
warwick,r.i.
Jim Mather said:
Not as cheap as Viva, but the QR feature is pretty handy:
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/r13.htm
And I say, this thing is da bomb. I have used it on tour, and like
everything Nitto, it's great.
BUT I think it only works with Brooks saddles.
Which is unfortunate.
Others
It looked like they nailed the brake
reach--pads at the bottom of the slots.
Slightly OT: why is this a good thing? I've heard this claim a few
times. I can't think of reason why bottom of the slot would be better
(or worse) than anywhere else in the slot.
Thanks for educating me,
-Mark
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I definitely missed this...anyway to recoup the deal?
On Nov 17, 4:46 pm, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote:
Pay attention to the $10-off deal in the lower right corner. I almost missed
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Do the simple Shimano CT91-style cantilevers work better with the pads in
tight to the arms, or with the pads as far away from the arms as possible?
It seems in the latter case, the arms are sticking further out, for a
higher profile - but perhaps at expense of more squeal, since the pads are
So, I was just about to plunk down a couple of hundred dollars on a
Berthoud front bag at Rene Herse. Mike kindly returned my phone call and
immediately asked about the bike I was going to put it on. A Rivendell, I
replied (A. Homer Hilsen). He said, do you know that the bag's weight will
I have used the Viva Saddlebag loops also. They aren't the
greatest,but they work. I pu them on my folder which I use when
travelling by train.
http://simplecycle-marc.blogspot.com/2011/03/another-foldertrip-on-amtrak.html?m=0
Marc
On Nov 18, 11:02 pm, rob markwardt robmar...@hotmail.com
Coupon? What coupon? I didn't see any coupon?
On Nov 18, 7:05 pm, Dave Rivbike d...@rivbike.com wrote:
Sorry for the delay
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on 11/18/11 6:50 PM, Shifty at 1upand1d...@gmail.com wrote:
So, I was just about to plunk down a couple of hundred dollars on a Berthoud
front bag at Rene Herse. Mike kindly returned my phone call and immediately
asked about the bike I was going to put it on. A Rivendell, I replied (A.
Homer
Selling my 1999 Riv Long Low 59 cm frameset. Built by Joe Starck and
painted by Joe Bell. Comes with Chris King headset.
Overall geometry similar to a Rambouillet (those came in 58 cm and 60 cm).
Standover with Jack Brown tires is right at 33 inches.
In very good shape overall. A few minor
The great debate rages on. I've only test-ridden low-trail bikes (like the
Boulder) with front loads, and couldn't really fell much difference. On my
AHH, I have an Acorn Rando that has had up to 10 lbs, as well as the
current setup with a platrack and large basket. I can happily carry plenty
I have a 57cm Hilsen with a Mark's rack and I have used a Berthoud 22 bag on
the Texas Rando Stampede 1200k and on PBP and the bike handled fine.
I purchased the bag from Rene Herse. Mike Kone adds a stiffener to the bag
that really helps it hold it's shape. You will have to sew on a strap
on 11/18/11 1:26 PM, Mark Fredrickson at mark.m.fredrick...@gmail.com wrote:
It looked like they nailed the brake
reach--pads at the bottom of the slots.
Slightly OT: why is this a good thing? I've heard this claim a few
times. I can't think of reason why bottom of the slot would be better
on 11/18/11 11:51 AM, Daniel at datadatadan...@gmail.com wrote:
I obtained an old neglected Brooks. Before I start riding it, I know I
need to care for it. Should I use an Obenauf Oil (not stocked by Riv)
before I apply the Obenauf goop (from Riv)?
My worry is that goop, while it will help
Can't wait to see that; please post pics when complete.
BB
On Nov 19, 11:55 am, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote:
I also have a Stumpjumper project. It's and '87Comp which has was the last
year for lugs and 1st year with the modern geometry ( 71, 73). Didn't have
a fork and needs
Deal with the bike I don't ride - squish nose go fast mtb
Dig into the resto on the old English bike I have been ignoring
Deal with the two frames I've stashed in the attic at work (garage sale
finds)
other than that, the regular, sloth-paced, deferred maintenence on my
actively ridden bikes.
Not terribly Rivendellish, but I'm going to convert a wheelset to
tubeless. May try ghetto or go w/ regular Stans. Should be interesting!
On Sat, Nov 19, 2011 at 10:56 AM, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.netwrote:
Deal with the bike I don't ride - squish nose go fast mtb
Dig into the resto
For some time I've thought about researching and writing about caring for
and restoring the leather we use on saddles, etc. I'm no expert, but I have
some experience and some knowledge of chemistry, so... Wikipedia has an
article on leather that seems pretty good, and points out that too much
Yep - just got mine in the mail a few minutes ago. Went straight to the
Oregon Manifest article. Gotta hold off on the rest as this was supposed to
be the weekend I get caught up on grading essays. Argh. Looks like a couple
good rando articles as well.
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Michael Mann
There is a happy connection between frame/fork design, notably the tendency
of the front wheel to turn of its own; weight over the front wheel -- and
this includes body weight, and changes with stem length and bar height; and
the rider's tolerance for or perception of or preference for a bicycle's
Tis the profile:
*Yves Gomez*
*@rivendellbikes* currently... New Orleans
Mother an actress from Albi Father Honduran nature photographer I travel
town to town by bike repair typewriters/clocks appraise antiques historic
propertie
On Fri, 2011-11-18 at 13:26 -0800, Mark Fredrickson wrote:
It looked like they nailed the brake
reach--pads at the bottom of the slots.
Slightly OT: why is this a good thing? I've heard this claim a few
times. I can't think of reason why bottom of the slot would be better
(or worse) than
Shifty:
+1 for getting an inexpensive front bag to see how you react to front
weight.
Consider your answers to a couple of questions:
Why do you want the bag in the front?
How sensitive are you to changes in a bike? Do you really notice any
difference between say 32 35 mm tires or when you add
Not all Rivendell bikes are the same, but they tend to have a narrow
range of trail, depending on how extreme you get with tire sizes.
Weight on the front will change the feel of any bike, some more, some
less.
Some recent experimental results on my bikes. On my Bleriot prototype
(theoretically
On Nov 18, 2011, at 8:50 PM, Shifty wrote:
So, I was just about to plunk down a couple of hundred dollars on a Berthoud
front bag at Rene Herse. Mike kindly returned my phone call and immediately
asked about the bike I was going to put it on. A Rivendell, I replied (A.
Homer Hilsen). He
I have three bags for sale:
- Riv Sackville Saddlesack medium with the detachable pouch. Bought in June
with new Atlantis but with rear rack it gets smushed more than a bit.
$140/obo shipped.
- Acorn Roll Bag in tan. Several years old but in very good shape. $25
shipped
- Custom Swift
Tall guys reprezent!
I'm building a 64cm Sam Hillborne with Schmidt dynohub in front + Paul
flatbed front rack and Nitto touring w/ Ortlieb bike packer plus
panniers. It's going to be my urban commuter-hauler + S24O machine +
Touring bike whenever I get to that. Just hope it works well w/ the 95
My A. Homer Hilsen is a 58cm with 650B wheels. According to the Riv Geo
charts that bike has a 71 degree headtube angle and 49mm of rake. That
calculates out to 63mm of trail and 19mm of flop with my 38mm tires. I
only run it with a handlebar bag. The Marks rack weighs about a pound and
I have noticed differences. I set my Trek 610 with it's modified
high-trail (58 mm trail, 28 mm 700c Gators) fork with a front rack and
tested riding it with about 10# up front. It was controllable and rideable
for 30 milers, but only with two hands firmly on the bars. One handed it
was sketchy
Thanks for your replies. I plan to simulate the bag + weight as mentioned.
We just got a couple of inches of snow here today in Minneapolis. I hope to
test the idea in a few days after a brief. Then, like other hard cores in
the area, will go through the ritual of installing studded tires on
I agree and I forgot to mention that my Homer also lets it's front wheel
flop over when parked but is very stable with the Berthoud bag at any speed -
except zero. I run 700cm wheels and 28mm Conti 4 Season tires.
A funny side note: on PBP on the return, I stopped to pee. I had the bike
and before anyone mentions it: fenders would solve this problem but
here in Kentucky (and it probably applies to the folks in Texas) we normally
don't use fenders because we normally don't need them - except on rare
occasions when it rains really really hard.
On Nov 19, 2011, at 8:01
Saddle sack and acorn sold.
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Beautiful bike, I love that color. It'd be a duplication of my 60cm Ram,
but it'll make someone happy
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I've used the Nitto grip on Terry saddles, WTB saddles and an Avocet
saddle. So, yes, I'll be disagreeing with that part.
It is a great item. Have two, although neither is on a bike at the
moment.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Nov 18, 3:24 pm, Bob Cooper robertcoo...@frontiernet.net wrote:
Jim
Enjoy experimenting. This is a good group to discuss it with, because we
like this stuff. For a serious analysis look to Bicycle Quarterly. But
your experience must be your own. I am very pleased at how my Quickbeam
handles front loads, compared to a 1997 Cannondale F-1000 mountain bike
converted
Huh? The whole point of the Nitto handle is that it mounts to saddles
without bag loops. I used one on a Specialized saddle, and only sold it
here because I switched to Brookses.
Joe Bernard
Fairfield, CA
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I blame myself. I alerted a listmember who was looking for a SaddleSack.
Proud, I am ;-)
Joe Bernard
Fairfield, CA.
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That was awesome.
On Nov 15, 2011, at 5:52 PM, Joe Bartoe wrote:
Check it out:
Mark Ronson The Business Intl - The Bike Song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVELTxKRoHA
Joe Bartoe
Synaptic Cycles Bicycle Rentals, Inc.
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Greetings,
Has anybody on earth bought and sold more bags than me? I think
I've got it figured out what I like...though I'm still waiting for
that next Carradice bag to arrive
I have a new black Berthoud 28 for sale...the big tall one. Never
been used but it's been mounted a couple times
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