Whoa, they've been and are still are as different as the US is to the UK or
East Germany was to West. Yes there is shared history but for over six decades,
they've been operating as two separate nations with two separate cultures and
writing systems. And bringing it back to bikes, two different
on my new Grip Kings with no impact at all on my normal commuting time
or comfort.
Nice.
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Wish the part about no reader until early next year was a late April
Fools! Oh well, we did get the marvelous Just Ride this year.
On Jul 28, 10:09 pm, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
Grant should have saved this for an April's Fools post. From the Blug:
I have been spending a little time in
http://m.startribune.com/local/?id=164269026c=y
This guy works just a few blocks from my shop. I'll be curious to see if any
details emerge, but it SOUNDS like a case of chain suck causing a rear triangle
to break off (or vice versa). I'm guessing he wasn't on a Bombadil or LHT!
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Birkenstock Arizona sandals are my go-to footwear 90% of the time in
summer. Light, leathered-n-corkified, grippy and I suppose fashionable
(also use GK's exclusively).
I pity the lycra warrior crazyfools trucking around the coffee shop in
clickity clackety SPD elf shoes!
On Jul 31, 6:16 am, Jay
If you're tall enough, this just might be of interest:
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/wsf-0018.htm
- Andrew, Berkeley
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God, how I hate snobbery on either side of the divide. If you want to
ride in flip flops or Bikenstocks, by all means do so. I like riding,
sometimes, in floppy Hawaiian shirts. But don't call those who use
retention systems fools -- that just shows resentment and meanness.
There is a purpose for
Really nice tribute. Thanks for sharing.
On Monday, July 30, 2012 9:05:26 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__2w6mXTNMk
... if only for the Yorkshire accents.
Amazing cyclist. I know Riv has set its face against the racing
paradigm, but, let's face it, racing
You are welcome: I enjoyed it so much I watched it about four times in
a row last night.
Just for the record: I didn't post it to praise racing (tho' there is
nothing wrong with racing as such) but because of the genius, in the
true sense of the word, of Burton's talent and, second, for the (in
Ouch! Damn!
On Tue, Jul 31, 2012 at 8:30 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
thill@gmail.com wrote:
http://m.startribune.com/local/?id=164269026c=y
This guy works just a few blocks from my shop. I'll be curious to see if any
details emerge, but it SOUNDS like a case of chain suck causing a
Well good for him anyway! Jim, I'm sure that you can fix him up with a
suitable replacement.
On Tuesday, July 31, 2012 10:30:55 AM UTC-4, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
wrote:
http://m.startribune.com/local/?id=164269026c=y
This guy works just a few blocks from my shop. I'll be curious to
I dunno, call me a quitter but I would have packed it in rather than going
crazy looking for any bike you can find to finish a voluntary ride. Then
again I think STRAVA is pretty silly too, but to each his own. He
should keep a spare set of rollerblades to finish next time, haha.
On Tue, Jul 31,
As part of this vintage racing aesthetic, I love the graceful lines of the
steel racing bikes of the time in comparison with contemporary racing Sputniks.
Marc
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behalf of
Well, he only had a little way left to go...but I know how shaken up I would
have been upon looking down and seeing only half a bike underneath me!
Better Living With Plastics!
Marc
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Great video - thanks for sharing.
She totally had a bell on her racing bike!
- Ryan
On Monday, July 30, 2012 9:05:26 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__2w6mXTNMk
... if only for the Yorkshire accents.
Amazing cyclist. I know Riv has set its face against
In my view there isn't anything wrong with praising and enjoying bicycle racing.
The women's road race in the Olympics was fantastic.
The problem with the racing paradigm is that it really becomes a problem when
it is the
only model for riding bikes. I know folks who are totally into 'all
I agree wholeheartedly.
On Tue, Jul 31, 2012 at 10:58 AM, jimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote:
In my view there isn't anything wrong with praising and enjoying bicycle
racing.
The women's road race in the Olympics was fantastic.
The problem with the racing paradigm is that it really becomes a
Mini-front rack is sold. I am willing to take offers on the
slickersack/platrack setup, my lovely wife hates to see bike stuff sitting
out in the bedroom,, haha. Thanks all.
Peter
On Mon, Jul 30, 2012 at 6:02 PM, Peter M uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote:
Ok, again dont wanna start some front load
I have a set of Neo-Retro front touring rear. The front have the special
Pual mounting bolts that acceot a front rack. They look new. Come w/ pads
and I think I may ahave a set of Tektro hangers around as well. Contact me
if you need pics a price.
On Monday, July 30, 2012 5:36:20 PM UTC-4,
Me and my daughter loved watching the women's road race in the Olympics,
she asked I I rode that fast and I had a good laugh, haha.
On Tue, Jul 31, 2012 at 1:05 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
I agree wholeheartedly.
On Tue, Jul 31, 2012 at 10:58 AM, jimD rasterd...@comcast.net
Yeah, more and more I find myself being dropped on the bike path like
a dirty brick by young, fit women. Oh well, I'll get used to it.
On Tue, Jul 31, 2012 at 11:10 AM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote:
Me and my daughter loved watching the women's road race in the Olympics, she
My 56 Bomba has the curvy stays; and the 52 does, too... yeah, they're
standard on the new 'revised' Bombadil that has the diagonal, and the extra
clearance for fatter tires...
On Monday, July 30, 2012 11:13:26 AM UTC-4, Thomas Lynn Skean wrote:
Are those the asymmetrical mid-stays of
Two used but still very useable Turbos, original edition. $30 +
shipping OBO. Photos at:
https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/ForSale
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Thanks Brian,
Yes please contact me off list regarding your brakes.
I am still having trouble figuring out how to contact folks off list. I
have done it before, but I dont seem to be able to pull up email addresses
anymore.
On Monday, July 30, 2012 2:36:20 PM UTC-7, The Cripler wrote:
The 559 X 60mm Schwalbe Fat Franks on my Surly Big Dummy are getting close
to retirement. I've never had a negative issue with their width but I'm
open to going a little skinnier... or not.
I love the Marathon Supremes on my Hilsen. I saw a tandem with 559 X 50mm
Supremes
Just don't propagate the falsehood that it can't be fixed! :)
On Tuesday, July 31, 2012 7:30:55 AM UTC-7, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
wrote:
http://m.startribune.com/local/?id=164269026c=y
This guy works just a few blocks from my shop. I'll be curious to see if
any details emerge, but it
Just wanted to let the group know that I'm enjoying two products:
- Evolv Cruiser Shoe - Super grippy on touring and king grip pedals, even
when wet. Fantastically comfortable to walk around in all day, multiple
days. Light weight and breathable. True to size. I got them on sale via
Zappos
Not sure what email client you use to recieve these messages but I use
gmail and I can see your and everyone elses email address when they post. I
just copy and paste that into the to line when I want to send a pm.
Again, not sure if that will work in your case or not though.
On Tue, Jul 31, 2012
i use the pedal power to keep my iPhone afloat. i use it for gps and it has
enabled a convenient way to navigate dirt roads and avoid the hour sits in
cafes in favor of hour sits on mountain tops. very helpful for backroad
touring. would recommend.
e
On Mon, Jul 30, 2012 at 5:59 AM, Allingham
Don't worry William. I'm actually of the opinion that (most of the time)
steel bikes can't be fixed either, at least not in an economical, sensible
way.
On Tuesday, July 31, 2012 1:44:26 PM UTC-5, William wrote:
Just don't propagate the falsehood that it can't be fixed! :)
On Tuesday,
Hi, Peter. I e-mailed you earlier about the SlickerSack. Which I would like
to have for $100, if that's still available.
But if you're still accepting offers for the set-up... I can go $170 for
the SlickerSack and the Platrack both.
If I can't get both at that price, I'd still like the
Dave at Riv just called to get my shipping address for the Mystery Bike -- it's
going out in the next day or two. Yippee! Pics as soon as it arrives, I
promise.
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clicked on a users name and it allowed me to email them. This doesnt seem
to be an option anymore
On Tuesday, July 31, 2012
That's awesome! Can't wait to see it.
On Tuesday, July 31, 2012 4:38:41 PM UTC-4, Pudge wrote:
Dave at Riv just called to get my shipping address for the Mystery Bike
-- it's going out in the next day or two. Yippee! Pics as soon as it
arrives, I promise.
Hey Andy ... I have the 26x2 Supremes on my LHT and the same size Duremes
on my Hunqapllar. Both tires are really good, by which I mean they roll
well and provide an abundance of float-ation. I've had the Supremes for
over two years with only one flat that's still a mystery (flat the day
I've been riding in flip-flops all summer here, due to the extreme heat.
Love them for commuting.
On Tuesday, July 31, 2012 5:16:20 AM UTC-5, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote:
on my new Grip Kings with no impact at all on my normal commuting time
or comfort.
Nice.
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Very cool Patrick, Thanks for sharing.
Tom Palmer, Twin Lake, MI
On Tuesday, July 31, 2012 12:05:26 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__2w6mXTNMk
... if only for the Yorkshire accents.
Amazing cyclist. I know Riv has set its face against the racing
paradigm,
JERSEY $40 (shipped) Nashbar was-new-from-the-'90s 100% wool jersey / Size L
but fits like S / worn a couple of times / small logo on sleeve /
half-zip?
I bought this jersey off of this very list-servbut it is way too snug
on me (normally a M). I'd imagine it must have shrunk somewhere
Let me be the first to say that RIV is far from anti-Beryl Burton. Those
were diff times, a diff deal. Not anti racing or racers---just think it has
too much influence, etc...
On Monday, July 30, 2012 9:05:26 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__2w6mXTNMk
... if
I have two pair: green w/ blue accents, blue w/ black accents. These are
the old, discontinued style, bought two years ago.
Lightly used, they are just too big for me. I have the mediums and they
rock.
No photos at present. I wore them a handful of times and managed not to
drip spaghetti
It was sold
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Subject: [RBW] Re: FS: Priced reduced on Carradice, Tubus, Phil wheelset,
Brooks Swift,Musa, Pacenti
Interested in the Swift... --
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Interested in the Swift...
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Some tall bikes have really steep seat stays making it impossible to mount most
racks nicely. I just replaced my month old Velo Orange steel rack (you can have
it for 55 bucks shipped) with a Tubus Cosmo with room to spare.
I debated over this one or the Nitto but after some photoshopping I
I purchased the BIG nitto rack for my 57 Hilsen, used it once, then swapped
the Hilsen for a 26 Allrounder. I have a smaller nitto rear rack that fits
it better, so I've no need for the big one.
As new with all the struts, P clamps, bolts etc. $170
Brooks Champion B-17 Special Honey luvin. It
Rack is sold pending funds.
Seat is pending.
BTW...I also have a Bailey Works Superpro Large messenger bag in Celery
to sell also. GREAT made in USA bag...I have 2, trying to slim down. $100
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Hi All,
Here is my recent interview with Grant on his new book, *Just Ride*.
http://cycloculture.blogspot.com/2012/07/grant-petersen-on-just-ride.html
And here is my review of the book:
http://cycloculture.blogspot.com/2012/07/just-read.html
Happy Reading!
Forbes Black
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What a great conversation. Thanks for posting that!
mike
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Nice one, Forbes! Good read.
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So I am not sure who watches trailers or whatnot but it isnt every
decade they come out with a movie centered around cycling, even if it
is messenger cycling.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1547234/
I work where they filmed this in NYC and even though CF isnt my thing
some of those bikes were
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