I posted this on the Lifestyles list, because it is slightly off topic for
this one. I didn't get much response, so am reposting here:
I bought this rack two years ago and it is my first hitch rack. I
really like the easy on and off for the bikes, which my wife
appreciates even more. I like
Brian: thanks; good data to know; Medium will be my size, then, too though
I'm heavier than you. Already have nice wool jerseys so don't need torso
coverage.
On Tue, Feb 21, 2012 at 12:26 AM, Brian Hanson stone...@gmail.com wrote:
I have a pair of the large per Grant's recommendation that you
Sold, thanks.
On Feb 20, 2012 1:12 PM, Peter M uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote:
Bought these off a lister but getting a green slickersack and I am a
self confessed bag matcher and cant run two styles on one bike, I know
I know, sad stuff. Will sell for what I paid, 18 bucks shipped for the
Well Doug,
Let me tell ya, if you're after ecstatic gliding with nary a ripple you must
try the 2011 Rosco Bubbe.
It presses gently on the behind and delivers a PLUSH ride with a lingering
aftertaste of a well aged Schwinn Newsboy.
It will only get better with age (both the bike's and the
http://blogs.babble.com/family-style/2011/06/18/bicycle-campers-the-ultimate-way-to-travel-light/?pid=265#slideshow
Check out the DIY chuckwagon-style trailer to comfortably sleep one
person, TKS, this may be JUST the right thing for you! ;)
Amit
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Think of towing that against a strong headwind! It reminds me of the
character in the old Gasoline Alley comic strip who pedaled a tricycle
caravan, a kid's type tricycle with the pedals attached to the front wheel.
On Tue, Feb 21, 2012 at 8:51 AM, Amit Singh asd...@gmail.com wrote:
I'm pretty sure that those nuts are unobtanium. They aren't really
necessary for the shifter to work properly, however. I had a set on a bike
for years with a missing nut and never had any issues with slipping. You
just have to be more vigilant about checking the tightness of the bolt
Hi, I'm Steve. B-)
I had a Crosscheck--thought it was a slug. I sold it.
On Sun, Feb 19, 2012 at 12:47 AM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
I've never met anyone who spoke poorly of their Surly!
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Fantastic!
On Feb 21, 2012, at 7:51 AM, Amit Singh wrote:
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Check out the DIY chuckwagon-style trailer to comfortably sleep one
person, TKS, this may be JUST the right thing for
Ah, but downwind - life would be sweet.
Steep descents might present a challenge.
Ascents would be brutal.
Seems to be a flatlander rig.
-JimD
On Feb 21, 2012, at 8:00 AM, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
Think of towing that against a strong headwind! It reminds me of the
character in the old Gasoline
For postage, or will trade for new Roadeo.
Bikes and Riders, James Wagenvord,hc, c 1972, history, mostly.
Fix Your Bicycle, E Jorgensen, J Bergman, pb, 1972, the basics.
The Tour de France Complete Book of Cycling, D Chauner and M Halstead, pb,
1990, history, equipment, fitness, technique,
Blue Loctite can substitute -- worked for me. And, a hardware store hex nut
and a thin-walled socket can also work.
On Tue, Feb 21, 2012 at 9:14 AM, MSmith bee...@gmail.com wrote:
I'm pretty sure that those nuts are unobtanium. They aren't really
necessary for the shifter to work properly,
Here's an early sample.
http://kentsbike.blogspot.com/2012/02/grant-petersen-just-ride.html
-JImd
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Anyone near Portland that is not going to NAHBS or if you also need to
also see the NAHBS preview show you should go check this out, looks
like a great evening with some great bikes!
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Enjoy!
Sorry to bring this up, but I have 996 miles on my Roadeo this year. We are
having a low rain year and its a good time for cyclists to take advantage.
By the end of this year, I will have close to 12,000 miles on my Roadeo.
Its the most enjoyable bike that I have owned.
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Added: Continental Guidebook, pb/spiral bound, 1990, all about rubber and
tires.
On Tue, Feb 21, 2012 at 9:35 AM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
For postage, or will trade for new Roadeo.
Bikes and Riders, James Wagenvord,hc, c 1972,
On Feb 19, 3:36 pm, Allingham II, Thomas J
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SimpleOne build coming along, pics
here.http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/sets/72157629391118347/
But what color bar tape? Newbaum's eggplant with clear shellac, Newbaum's
maroon with clear shellac, or
That is a very cool photo -- thanks for sharing.
Out of curiosity, does the group know of any other celebrities/public
figures who are Riv owners?
On Feb 20, 3:40 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Yep, here it is:http://www.flickr.com/photos/24103159@N08/3360339647/
On 2/20/12,
I have to say that pop up one is kind of cool. That green may even
match my bicycle.
On Feb 21, 9:30 am, jimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote:
Ah, but downwind - life would be sweet.
Steep descents might present a challenge.
Ascents would be brutal.
Seems to be a flatlander rig.
-JimD
On Feb
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Sorry, wasn't trying to impose my aesthetic or ergonomic choices on you, just
commenting.
But you asked about bar tape, not bar height. My preference is to match the bar
tape to the saddle or a trim color, not to the main frame color. And if there
are too many colors in the mix things start
I've got a single leg Pletscher on my AHH, it's really not adequate when I
load up my trunksack. Next Riv order will include a two-legger.
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But Tom the new one is bigger, and different tubes, and and I'll think of some
more excuses soon.
Kelly
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Funny you mention 'Tis as off topic.
That's the book on tape (actually podcast) that I got when I broke my
arm avoiding a left hook a few years ago.
So, sort of bike related. At least for me.
Jay
On Feb 21, 6:50 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
The Book of the Bicycle has been
It seems someone is listening, as I saw this on the surly blog today--Surly
is upgrading the axle system in their hubs:
http://surlybikes.com/blog/post/were_going_to_sex_you_up_hub_style
The relevant part: The brand new guts feature NON-adjustable 6901 bearings
on a shouldered cro-moly axle.
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Thanks very much for this; it was I who inquired about a QR fixed rear hub.
It's great that the new axle will fit into my existing hub. This will be my
next bike project/upgrade. Even the M6s, if not quite as good as a QR, will
at least allow me to use the Park T-bone wrench and not have to carry
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Touchdown Tommy,
I'd go with Toshi Orange Cloth, clear shellac. If needed, I'll mail you
some Toshi orange cloth.
Post more photos, now that your setup is converging. That should soothe
some of the handwringers.
Speaking of handwringing, I have a tendency to handwring over wooden
I have mixed feelings about the Pletscher 2-legger. It's definitely more
stable than a 1-legger but both my wife and I tend to put too much
confidence in it, and both of our bikes (Hilsen and Betty) have fallen over
several times while on the stand. I understand the falling over when it's
Headwind, schmeadwind. It's a gusty crosswind that will send you to the
pavement.
I wouldn't cross any of the bridges that cross the Columbia River with that
contraption.
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Well now... Been hacking into the underbrush of items which seem to have
collected during the last (mumble-mumble) years of my life. The cabinet
which these have lived in is being repurposed, so I need some space. Which
means, I've finally have decided that someone else needs to be the
Glad to know that there are Riv owners out there in NYC.
I'm in the Financial District. My wife and I just got our Sam Hillborne
and Betty Foy at the end of last summer. The only other Rivendell owner I
know is a buddy of mine at UWS. He was the one who introduced me to
Rivendell and
With the bike built up especially the rack, the tentacular stays
blend right in don't call attention to themselves. It'll take
serious bike nerds to even notice.
dougP
On Feb 19, 2:49 am, Tom Harrop twhar...@gmail.com wrote:
Hi RBW,
I've finally put the finishing touches together, so
I use a single leg on my 58 cm Atlantis have to be careful when I
have bags on the rear. With front low riders and a stuffed handlebar
bag it's OK. But 58 isn't overly tall either.
I tried a clickstand a while back, it really works well but is a bit
of a nuisance to use. A couple of my
My Bombadil is the nicest looking fork rake in my stable.
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second place in my stable goes to a non-Rivendell
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The Hilsen is pretty
William, that bombadil's color is badass.
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Now *that* is bicycle camping with *style*!
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Yeah, you don't need that thang!
On Feb 21, 10:38 am, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Blue Loctite can substitute -- worked for me. And, a hardware store hex nut
and a thin-walled socket can also work.
On Tue, Feb 21, 2012 at 9:14 AM, MSmith bee...@gmail.com wrote:
I'm pretty
That looks like a solution in search of a problem! I think I'll still go
tent when bike touring. But I'd totally rock a car-trailer house!
I seriously might build myself a Tumbleweed house someday and go wandering.
http://www.tumbleweedhouses.com/houses/walden/
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hi kevin,
i have one. i typically only run 1x7/8/9 set ups on my commuter and
use that shifter. ill send it to you if you want the original, but
yeah, the hardware store set up works too.
let me know.
it's free too. unless you really really want to send the fifty cents
for a stamp.
jake
On Feb
Looking forward to this release.
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Hey everyone, thanks so much for the quick response, kind offers and
smart suggestions. The Seattle Riv contingent (SRC?) came to the
rescue!
It's good to know that I don't really need it though. I'll definitely
putting a drop of blue Loctite on the replacement, as well as the
other one. Man, I
Hold on hope... story of a stolen bike recovery 2 years
laterhttp://bikeportland.org/2012/02/21/two-years-later-police-sting-and-craigslist-help-get-stolen-bike-back-67674...
The thieves sold it at a garage sale then the buyer posted to sell it on
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Timing is great for G-Man to co-headline a BRA w/ Wildcat Rock Machine!
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Right on!
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Timing is great for G-Man to co-headline a BRA w/ Wildcat Rock Machine!
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Sounds like my Quickbeam. Did you notice an I ♥ NY patch on the
saddlebag?
I don't see a ton of Rivendells around the city, but I get excited
when I do. Two weeks ago there was a nice Bleriot locked up near the
Express DMV on 34th st.
Brad
On Feb 21, 4:10 pm, Chris cch...@gmail.com wrote:
I'm gonna wait until RBW has it in stock and order it from them. I'll use
a long piece of twine, unshellaced, for a bookmark.
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I saw a Kogswell with moustache bars locked up in NYC last week. Park
Ave and 33rd, maybe? Made me feel good. I saw a couple of other Rivish
bikes, but the food delivery bikes with electric assist were by far
the most numerous.
Philip
On Feb 21, 7:10 pm, Brad buttermyba...@gmail.com wrote:
Not a riv but saw a delivery guy on a colnago master beat to hell on 23rd
and 5th Ave. Soo tempted to try and buy it off him. If I see him again
might pounce.
On Feb 21, 2012 10:42 PM, Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com
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I saw a Kogswell with moustache bars locked up in NYC last
Neighbor Joe invited me for a ride on his birthday yesterday. We had both
spotted a trail on a map that looked like it might be a good loop over and
around Mt Diablo, so we loaded up our Legolas' (Legoli?) and headed up via
North Gate Rd. At the Junction, we headed towards the summit, but then got
I believe riv sells such a bolt on thier site
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/k5.htm I would wait to order a few things
though since you are going to pay 8 bucks shipping no matter what but beats
using some kludge. Just IMHO.
On Tue, Feb 21, 2012 at 11:28 PM, Edward Felker eddie...@gmail.com
It's a standard size. I forget what it is though. Just take the long bolt
to the hardware store. They'll be able to ID the diameter and thread pitch.
Buy the shortest one they have. Get stainless or plated to minimize
oxidation. Get a washer too if you don't already have one.
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Ha, good bean spillin', Jim! :-)
Yep- I spent a most wonderful b'day out here in Rivendell Country!
with my friend and good neighbor Jim M. I've been wanting to get back
out to Green Ranch for a while, since I'd first heard about and
visited last Autumn.
For some context, I've had good fortune
Despite loving the convenience of the Kindle, I'm with Bill on this
one. I need a paper copy, just because.
The term retro grouch seems sorta funny. Retro brings to mind
somehow backing up or returning. The 20th century was good to me, I
like it there, I just never left. And grouch? Even if
Happy Birthday Joe! Sounds like a great ride/ birthday. I'm glad I'm
not the only one that hears Dueling Banjos whenever I'm in back
country. I want to go here and bring up some chairs and a table to
play chess!
On Feb 21, 9:06 pm, Joe Bunik jbu...@gmail.com wrote:
Ha, good bean spillin', Jim!
Oh yeah, the other anecdote is that, one year ago, I was headed up the
(snowy!!!) mountain on what I was referring to as my
freshly-overhauled Ghetto-Legolas:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joe_bunik/5464362430/
I'll go up there with you any time, Manny. Many more trails to check out.
Moist but
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