This is a bit late, but I dug up and posted the photos I took at Grant's
book signing in Seattle last month:
http://stonehog.wordpress.com/2012/06/06/grant-was-here/. We had a great
time hosting Grant in Seattle, and I got to catch up with a lot of folks
that had been on our local Riv Rides
I took a longer commute on Tuesday that wound around Fremont, Magnolia and
along the waterfront in Seattle. It was nearly devoid of commuters as we
have been enjoying a rain week. I figured I was adding beausage to the
new mule. BTW - didn't notice any trail issues with the impressive front
load
I would be up for rides both before and after the reading. A ride to
Fred's in Sausalito beforehand sounds great. Perhaps we could ride
around the Presidio afterward.
Corwin
On Jun 5, 11:14 pm, Rob H. robhua...@gmail.com wrote:
manny-
i would be available for a ride in the morning. how about
Nice...!!! ;-)
René
On Wednesday, June 6, 2012, Brian Hanson wrote:
I took a longer commute on Tuesday that wound around Fremont, Magnolia and
along the waterfront in Seattle. It was nearly devoid of commuters as we
have been enjoying a rain week. I figured I was adding beausage to the
Loved the photos, Manny. i think your Dad needs hi own Sam. ;-) Good to
see such a smile on his face. For that matter, your Mom looked pretty
happy, too.
congrats on besting your last year's time in the Populaire. -k
On Tuesday, June 5, 2012 2:36:00 PM UTC-5, Manuel Acosta wrote:
My
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Here are photos of the Diacomp knobs from the rider's perspective. The
knob holds most
Rivs EXCEL with a balanced load. Put stuff front and rear (weightier items
probably better in back) and you'll be fine. The best setup in my
experience, is a Hobo style bar bag that keeps weight close to the steering
axis combined with a saddle bag in back. Here's a pic of such a setup on
Looks awesome Brian! How are you enjoying the saddlesack small? I've got the XS
and the large, and I'm trying to justify buying one.
Side note, I saw my first Seattle Riv commuter today on a Saluki I think, way
down Chinatown.
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I like the Small. It is actually bigger than my Acorn Large bag.
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On Jun 7, 2012, at 7:42 AM, Scot Brooks scothinck...@gmail.com wrote:
Looks awesome Brian! How are you enjoying the saddlesack small? I've got the
XS and the large, and I'm trying to justify buying one.
Side
Man, look at all that bar space.
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Those knobs do look the businesses but they are hard to find in the USA,
as far as I can see. Like alot of rando and trekking stuff I see they are
bountiful across the pond though.
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Man, look at all that bar space.
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Which front rack are you using?
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Holy Moly, Brian, what a handsome Hunq! Simply beautiful! Woody's
fenders? -admiringly, liesl
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Greetings Riv Chicas who read more than post! If you're like me, you have
been in situations where you didn't have quite the right tool and/or didn't
have quite the 'nough strength. I myself have uttered choice words whilst
attempting to remove/install pedals. 1) A normal open-ended wrench
Not just for Riv Chicas but for anyone who's struggled with pedals. I
got one from Riv way back when it's seen plenty of use. For
whatever reason, I'm the only one in our tour group that has one so
that makes me popular, at least at pedal time. The short ones such as
Park et al make take way
I am challenged by short legs. I have a 52cm Atlantis with 26 wheels with
a medium saddlesack and SKS fenders. Because the bike frame is small and
the saddle sack is medium, the bag rubs back and forth throughout the ride
against the fender. When I put a rear rack on, it silences the bag but
sorry I have a small saddle sack and it still rubs.
On Thursday, June 7, 2012 1:26:55 PM UTC-4, johnb wrote:
I am challenged by short legs. I have a 52cm Atlantis with 26 wheels with
a medium saddlesack and SKS fenders. Because the bike frame is small and
the saddle sack is medium, the bag
Barack and f15 rack out of the question? My short friend uses that combo
well. Not sure if you prefer front or rear loaded but let's not get into a
trail argument here again, Haha.
On Jun 7, 2012 1:26 PM, johnb jbust...@gmail.com wrote:
I am challenged by short legs. I have a 52cm Atlantis
What about incorporating the Nitto Saddlebag Grip to move it back a bit? Might
get some more breathing room with your SS Medium.
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I suffer from the same issue. I love rear bags for extra stuff but the bag
always rubs a hole in the rear. I'm usually partial to rear racks, but
never find myself using the rear rack to it's full potential. I have a
Nitto m12 rack that I'm going experiment with by throwing on the rear.
There are two events coming up for Grant's new book, Just Ride.
The first happens this coming Sunday afternoon, June 10th, @ 1PM at
Crissy Field.
Details at this link:
http://www.parksconservancy.org/events/retail/meet-the-author-grant.html
The second occurs next Wednesday night, June 13th, at
Detailed article on the spread of 650B:
http://www.bikerumor.com/2012/06/06/whats-driving-the-650b-explosion-interviews-tech-breakdown-more/
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Yep, got the short legs and little frame, too. My go-to is a Carradice
Barley. I switch it back and forth between a 50cm Saluki and a 51cm
ProtoBleriot. The Saluki has a Nitto Mark's Rack that is really adjustable
so it can snuggle up against the seat post under the seat AND ride low
above
Funny that Riv/Grant, who it's fair to say started the whole dang thing,
isn't mentioned at all (at least in my cursory review)
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Yeah, I scanned for that too, not a mention of Grant or Jan. I guess the
focus was on the hammerhead scene though so touring bikes werent relevant
to the discussion.
On Thu, Jun 7, 2012 at 3:18 PM, Liesl li...@smm.org wrote:
Funny that Riv/Grant, who it's fair to say started the whole dang
Looks like the probably of two ride it is.
Morning ride to Fred's for french toast.
Afternoon ride after the book signing.
As much as I would love to do both. I feel like some quality time with the
lady friend is much needed. So might be out for the morning ride. More
likely be able to do
Seeing the three wheel sizes next to each other, particularly with tires
mounted, shows that 650B is way closer to 26 than 29. I would guess that
the vast majority of riders would not notice the difference if you were to
swap their wheels from 26 to 650B and back and not tell them. It all
Actually – best quote in there from Mike Ferrentino (Santa Cruz) is about GP:
“…Another thing to consider – IF this takes off, does anyone realize how much
crow the industry is going to have to eat listening to grant petersen saying “I
told you so?””
Bonus point for spelling his name right
On Thu, Jun 7, 2012 at 3:32 PM, John Speare j...@phred.org wrote:
Actually – best quote in there from Mike Ferrentino (Santa Cruz) is about
GP:
“…Another thing to consider – IF this takes off, does anyone realize how
much crow the industry is going to have to eat listening to grant petersen
Absolutely fascinating set of comments on that web page! I was very
interested by the reticence of Specialized -- I thought their response that
dealers wouldn't want to stock three wheel sizes was reasonable and
pragmatic, if a bit conservative ... but those folks are very smart.
Did I
I'd like to join in, meet you all and go for a ride. I'll probably
bring a couple friends along. Pretty much any time/day is good for us.
Overnight's work also.
Paul
On Jun 6, 1:18 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
Manny
My folks are coming into town, so I'm out. That said, I think you
I'm looking for a front bag support rack, would prefer a Mark's rack.
Anyone selling?
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Hey now,
Looks like a fun group here. I live in the bay area and am taking my first
trip out to Rivendell this weekend to take a look at some of these beauties
in person. I currently ride a Bianchi Volpe, and even with a stem extender
can't get the more upright comfort I'm looking for.
Anyone own the Aussie knee warmers that Riv sells? I like the fuller
coverage, but am interested in any feedback you have.
Thanks,
Greg
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Still no takers for this 64cm custom frame and while not a distress sale I do
not have a need for it and it needs to be enjoyed by someone else. If anyone
has interest please let me know your thoughts . All offers are welcome and will
be considered.
Thanks,
Art
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I'm having the same problem with my medium on my 54 cross check.
Pretty annoying. Nobody likes spending MORE money just to make the
thing they just spent money on work.
On Jun 7, 12:26 pm, johnb jbust...@gmail.com wrote:
I am challenged by short legs. I have a 52cm Atlantis with 26 wheels with
On Jun 7, 2012, at 9:47 AM, Liesl wrote:
Greetings Riv Chicas who read more than post! If you're like me,
you have been in situations where you didn't have quite the right
tool and/or didn't have quite the 'nough strength. I myself have
uttered choice words whilst attempting to
On Jun 7, 12:51 pm, pb pbridge...@aol.com wrote:
Absolutely fascinating set of comments on that web page! I was very
interested by the reticence of Specialized -- I thought their response that
dealers wouldn't want to stock three wheel sizes was reasonable and
pragmatic, if a bit conservative
unfortunately, the thing I was hoping for... a new 650Bx 40 to 45mm knobby
tire isn't in anyone's comments. The closest thing is the Kenda Karma at
50mm. Hopefully they will run small.
~mike
On Thursday, June 7, 2012 11:49:43 AM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote:
Detailed article on the spread of
On Thu, 2012-06-07 at 13:33 -0700, Jan Heine wrote:
Oh, and I couldn't help but laugh when I read that 650B wheels were
used on French cruiser and city bikes. I guess the wonderful
randonneur bikes of the 1950s look like cruiser bikes to modern
mountain bike journalists!
You are assuming
On Jun 7, 2012, at 1:49 PM, Eric Norris wrote:
Detailed article on the spread of 650B:
http://www.bikerumor.com/2012/06/06/whats-driving-the-650b-explosion-interviews-tech-breakdown-more/
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Usually 650B explosions are the result of the bead not being well-seated on the
rim.
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Mine is Back off. And yes, the bike does need to be upright for that one too.
Sent from my iPad
On Jun 7, 2012, at 2:14 PM, Cyclofiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote:
On Jun 7, 2012, at 9:47 AM, Liesl wrote:
Greetings Riv Chicas who read more than post! If you're like me, you have
What size do you ride/need? :-)
On Jun 6, 3:52 pm, lumpy davele...@gmail.com wrote:
Hey now,
Looks like a fun group here. I live in the bay area and am taking my first
trip out to Rivendell this weekend to take a look at some of these beauties
in person. I currently ride a Bianchi Volpe,
I will do $700 for local pick-up STL, MO
On Monday, June 4, 2012 2:03:09 PM UTC-5, DustyMerkin wrote:
Sorry I failed to mention that I live in St. Louis, MO.
On Monday, June 4, 2012 8:17:05 AM UTC-5, DustyMerkin wrote:
I have a new frame in the box with headset and bottom bracket installed.
Hello all,
I might just be the kind of person that finds a happy mid zone in the
700x28c tire as I can't seem to enjoy riding my rambouillet with anything
larger. I do like supple, large volume, tires. I ride big plush 650b
tires or round 559 slicks on other bikes. On the Ram a 32mm or
On Thursday, June 7, 2012 2:43:49 PM UTC-7, Steve Palincsar wrote:
On Thu, 2012-06-07 at 13:33 -0700, Jan Heine wrote:
Oh, and I couldn't help but laugh when I read that 650B wheels were
used on French cruiser and city bikes. I guess the wonderful
randonneur bikes of the 1950s look
On Thu, 2012-06-07 at 16:09 -0700, JL wrote:
Jan Heine's chart about 15% deformation and load distribution claims
that at my weight (175lbs with the bike) I should ride pressures in
the 30s for 32mm tires - that seems very low.
I think you're reading that chart wrong. I'm guessing 60 rear,
Hmmn, I'm baffled by your comments. I'm 6'1, 200, and I have 33's on my
Ram. I drank deeply of the Kool Aid, and tried them at low pressure, hated
it, the bike felt like a slug, and I promptly notched 'em up, five pounds
at a time, until I got to 90, where the bike came back to life for me.
Itty bitty bike and a Carradice Barley. I use the Carradice Bagman.
But I'm crabby at it now, the rack part won't stay in the clamp.
Lynne F
On Jun 7, 11:30 am, Duplomacette jjrhildr...@gmail.com wrote:
I'm having the same problem with my medium on my 54 cross check.
Pretty annoying. Nobody
I had this problem. I removed the platform and filed slots into the ends for
the set screws, then used loctite on the screws.
Patrick Moore
iPhone
On Jun 7, 2012, at 6:03 PM, Lynne Fitz fitzb...@comcast.net wrote:
Itty bitty bike and a Carradice Barley. I use the Carradice Bagman.
But I'm
I'm with Peter.
I weigh 205 lbs, my Rambouillet rides on Kojaks (which measure 32 mm)
pumped up to60 front, 80 to 85 rear. Comfy front, zippy rear, it's
groovy.
Max
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See earlier in this thread ( or maybe even an earlier thread). I had the same
problem, and Loctite didn't solve it. But someone (don't remember who) said you
just need to grind a little slot in the Bagman tubing, and it holds perfectly.
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 7, 2012, at 8:19 PM,
Will they fit Jack Browns?
I've got another month of self-imposed poverty though.
On Tuesday, June 5, 2012 10:46:10 AM UTC-7, Brian wrote:
All,
Am selling this clean Romulus. I have upgraded to Ultegra shifters and
will include the bar end shifters, brakes and an extra long stem with the
Thanks for pointing that out Steve. I re-computed my math and I get
similar numbers too you. I was estimating the weight distribution
different and rounding down my estimate in that space between 30 and 50
psi.
On Thu, Jun 7, 2012 at 4:18 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:
On Thu,
A point of clarification on my original post. I have tried riding 32mm
tires on my ram at the same psi I use on 28mm tires (80/90 f/r) - too
bouncy. I lowered the psi to around 75 front and 80 rear - still too
bouncy. Then I read the chart but was having a difficult time imagining
just how low
Even regular guys can like that wrench. Have both it and the regular Park
tool and the Eldi gets more work when I feel like swapping pedals.
Most of the times, I'll get the right direction on the second tryg.
And here's an interesting find - the small 4 Park adjustable wrench opens
up just wide
Patrick Moore
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See earlier in this thread ( or maybe even an earlier thread). I had the
same problem, and Loctite didn't solve it. But someone (don't remember who)
said you just need to grind a
johnb
If the swaying is the most objectionable problem, look into
stabilizing the bag with some shock cord to an attachment point lower
and to the rear. A D-ring on the bag and a small hook at one of the
drop-out eyelets (they're made for panniers) provide the attachments.
Cord tied to the
I ride a Ram with Jack Brown (greens). Ram and I, with all our gear,
come in around 188, so that puts me in at 48 F and 60 R. I use 50 and
60. No bounce, no squish and I love these tires. I had Ruffy Tuffys
(28 mm for those aren't familiar) and ran them at the chart-recommended
pressures.
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Will they fit Jack Browns?
I've got another month of self-imposed poverty though.
They will fit jackbrowns and JUST BARELY a fender.
if you want more room + fender you need to go down to a proper 32mm
tire
Thanks!
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Will they fit Jack Browns?
I've got another month of self-imposed poverty though.
They will fit jackbrowns and JUST
It an rSogn Haulin' Colin rack. Local builder. Fits the Hunqa perfectly.
Brian Hanson
On Jun 7, 2012, at 9:11 AM, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote:
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Which front rack are you using?
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Thanks! Paul Sykes fenders.
Brian Hanson
On Jun 7, 2012, at 9:29 AM, Liesl li...@smm.org wrote:
Holy Moly, Brian, what a handsome Hunq! Simply beautiful! Woody's fenders?
-admiringly, liesl
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Shorter route. Less dirt more urban. 25ish miles. see the best of the city.
http://goo.gl/maps/UKOK
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I think Grant's a bit too classy to gloat, but the T-shirt idea has
some charm. I have the one that states Still lugged steel;
vindication will come. Just you wait.
Maybe 650B: a 20th century idea, recently re-discovered
dougP (confused enough by 700c 26)
On Jun 7, 12:35 pm, Seth Vidal
Damn... that route sounds awesome... wish I were there. Have a GREAT
RIDE!!!
Bobby
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Shorter route. Less dirt more urban. 25ish miles. see the best of the
city.http://goo.gl/maps/UKOK
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That was a good read, thanks for passing it along.
On Thu, Jun 7, 2012 at 8:35 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote:
I think Grant's a bit too classy to gloat, but the T-shirt idea has
some charm. I have the one that states Still lugged steel;
vindication will come. Just you wait.
Maybe
650b—An uphill climb for a downhill tire would be pretty appropriate
considering what I have been reading on it.
On Jun 7, 2012 11:51 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
That was a good read, thanks for passing it along.
On Thu, Jun 7, 2012 at 8:35 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net
Thanks!
On Thursday, June 7, 2012, Stonehog wrote:
It an rSogn Haulin' Colin rack. Local builder. Fits the Hunqa perfectly.
Brian Hanson
On Jun 7, 2012, at 9:11 AM, René Sterental
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Which front rack are
I try to keep my 32-622 Supremes at 60 psi in front and 80 rear.
With my 170 lbs and ~ 10 lbs of gear the ride gets sluggish when I
start to lose pressure.
More that that feels harsh.
Jay
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Hello all,
I might just be the kind of person that finds
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