I think Google just ate my reply! Great topic, by the way.
The short version:
1. 1997(?) Magazine article - All-Rounder bike and rider contrasted
against new Cannondale MTB
2. rec.bicycles.tech newsgroup and iBOB email list. Rivendell Reader
subscription.
3. Sheldon Brown and fixed gear bikes.
Seems inevitable, really, either because Lance *is* guilty of doping or
because, by consistently beating others shown to have been doping, he so
tested the objectivity of the testing agencies that they could never be
happy until they convicted him. I doubt we've heard the last of this,
though. . .
I don't remember the back story, but I do recall that the pewter headbadges
(in silver or gold tone) were offered at a $25 optional upcharge.
On Thu, Aug 23, 2012 at 11:41 AM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote:
Anyone know the story? Is that a real pic of a certain Saluki dog on the
frame?
It figures Kostman would do this. His Classic Cyclist articles were laughable
in their smugness, and head-swelling ego attitude. I kept waiting for the
section where he would say the classic cyclist has just the right haircut as
part of looking just right.
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On Aug 23, 2012,
Does this make him an UnRacer now? :)
On Friday, August 24, 2012 1:47:22 AM UTC-4, Jim Cloud wrote:
Just picked this up from internet traffic:
http://news.yahoo.com/lance-armstrong-stripped-tour-france-titles-internet-shock-233032763.html
Jim Cloud
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All things being equal, higher bars usually make a little more set
back of the saddle good anyway. You're basically rotating your body
around the bottom bracket. That is, lower bars, move saddle forward,
higher, move it back. (we're talking mm's of saddle adjustment
here--not inches, within an
On Thu, Aug 23, 2012 at 6:10 PM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote:
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Is there a problem with saddle too far forward/back?
In my experience, too far back with make your lower back hurt and too
far forward will tighten up your shoulders and tire your arms and
hands. If you start
What is also inevitable is a protest and appeal by the UCI. They have
protested the jurisdiction of the USADA since the case was introduced and
the judge in Dallas told the USADA they didn't have a case worthy of judge
to hear. Oh well, it seems the races are cleaner now, except for Bradley
Another huge waste of our tax dollars. The same with the Clemens trial. I I
could really give a damn, we live in a free country, if you want to abuse
your body be my guest.
On Aug 24, 2012 10:40 AM, Marc Irwin irwin7...@gmail.com wrote:
What is also inevitable is a protest and appeal by the UCI.
1 threadless works exactly the same as 1 1/8 threadless, so to convert
from a threaded system you'd have to buy and install a whole new headset
(and stem/spacers), but if you're willing to do that it's not a bad setup
at all. Only other catch is nobody makes 1 threadless stems, so you have
to
Hey Jeremy, thanks for the explanation. I kind of figured out the whole
1 threadless system through some research, it just kind of seemed weird
that there arent really any 1 threadless stems. Another question:
that steerer tube seems a little long(350mm) you can just cut it down a
little
On Fri, Aug 24, 2012 at 8:41 AM, Michael Williams mkernanwilli...@gmail.com
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Another question:that steerer tube seems a little long(350mm) you
can just cut it down a little correct?thanks again -Mike
Yes, cut it to size. I recommend not cutting it to the absolute minimum.
I've had Foss tubes on my Atlanis for about five months now with no
flats. Probably around 600 miles including one long trip during the
summer and lots of commuting and shopping in New Orleans and Vermont.
This morning I got ready to come to work and the rear tire was flat.
The culprit was a
I have a very nice, nearly new chrome, 1 threaded, studed fork. It has
lots of clearance and a very long steer tube that could be cut. I have to
run out now, but let me know if you are interested. $100.
Michael
On Thursday, August 23, 2012 11:13:20 PM UTC-4, Michael Williams wrote:
Hey
Like many here, I was a fan of Riv and used their parts and philosophy for
a long time before I took the plunge (this year) on a Quickbeam, which is
recently built up and awesome! (Pics once I get my grubby hands on a
Titanico X).
Basically, i started riding seriously in high school, around
That's not what the judge said according to all the news articles I saw. What
I saw reported was that the judge determined that USADA had jurisdiction and
that the case belonged in that process. In his opinion the court had no reason
to intervene- Lance brought it to court trying to get the
I would rather discuss the aspects of drying paint than this Lance stuff.
This has nothing to do with my continued frustration in adjusting the
cantis on my Bombadil, I think the pads are too toed in.
On Fri, Aug 24, 2012 at 1:10 PM, Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net wrote:
That's not what the
I find my canti adjustment prowess doping enhanced... a ice cold pilsner on a
this hot afternoon,.. Ahem,
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Now that is a enhancer I can get behind.
On Aug 24, 2012 1:41 PM, Marc Schwartz mschw...@nmsu.edu wrote:
I find my canti adjustment prowess doping enhanced... a ice cold pilsner
on a this hot afternoon,.. Ahem,
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I'm gonna try one of
thesehttp://www.sjscycles.co.uk/tacx-brake-shoe-tuner-model-tl4580-prod10723/,
so I can keep up with the pros.
On Friday, 24 August 2012 19:41:41 UTC+2, Mayfly wrote:
I find my canti adjustment prowess doping enhanced... a ice cold pilsner
on a this hot afternoon,..
Ouch. Let me know before you critique the writings of that Bike Tinker guy.
Philip
www.biketinker.com
On Friday, August 24, 2012 3:44:06 AM UTC-7, z-man wrote:
It figures Kostman would do this. His Classic Cyclist articles were
laughable in their smugness, and head-swelling ego attitude. I
So, not proof against goatheads -- thanks for guinea-pigging these things.
Ryan Watson: weren't you going to test them here in ABQ, NM,
Goatheadland, USA? Your results?
Patrick Moore in ABQ, NM, where the gross speading of the vine
promises a hugely fraught automne (I dug up literally a bushel
Marc, the link is in the first post. The bag photos aren't up yet, but soon
- I should be able to take them tonight. Regarding the brakes, I'm really
only interested in the 982s, because I have plenty of other cantis lying
around - I just thought I'd put some feelers out for the ones that are
O
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Not much to explain. You just need a 1 threadless headset. The VO Grand Cru is
a great one for the money. There aren't many 1 threadless stems around unless
you have a builder make you one or you get the nitto ones. Either way that is
quite a bit of $. I know there are ~$30 black Kelly ones on
In early 2006, I was looking for a handlebar replacement for my old beach
cruiser. Wasn't even looking for another bike. My internet search led me
to Rivendell (their old website, the one which had reviews from folks who
bought Riv bikes, like the Wilbury (remember that one?); the one that
How tall are you? PBH?
On Friday, August 10, 2012 11:46:47 AM UTC-6, Blindrobert wrote:
I have decided to sell my Rivendell Bombadil. This is the original model
with parallel top tubes in the 60cm size. It is fully built with premium
components:
- Shimano 9 speed barcons
-
This is 60cm Butterscotch Saluki with cantilevers. It is a complete bike,
ready to ride.
The frame was built in Japan at the Toyo factory. The bike is in great
condition, no dents just some paint scratches. I have added a number of new
parts to the bike. If the 48cm noodle are too wide
I'll see if I can dig into the archives, but there was a Reader
article which spoke about coursing hounds in general, and the Saluki
in particular. I believe that the headbadge was from a specific dog,
though I cannot recall whose right now.
This made me realize once again that I never
My PBH is 92cm
On Aug 24, 2012, at 11:45 AM, Steve Stewart wrote:
How tall are you? PBH?
On Friday, August 10, 2012 11:46:47 AM UTC-6, Blindrobert wrote:
I have decided to sell my Rivendell Bombadil. This is the original model
with parallel top tubes in the 60cm size. It is fully
Ummm, no Tour titles have been lost yet. The Tour de France would have to
vacate those titles and if you think they are going to allow the US
tell them who what they can and cannot do ... think again !
The whole thing is quite illogical ... and it's far from over. Here's a
great
Peter, what kind of canti's do you have ?
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With a PBH of 92 you could definitely ride a 60cm Bombadil. It is
probably ideal for people with pbh of 89-94 but don't quote me on that...
there's info on the Rivendell website outlining the ideal PBH range for
each size.
and here it is (cut and paste)
48cm (for 650B wheels) For PBH
Paul touring, and I can't get Power at the rear brake.
On Aug 24, 2012 4:52 PM, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote:
Peter, what kind of canti's do you have ?
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hahahaha
I love you guys!
-Andy
On Aug 24, 2:44 pm, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote:
Paul touring, and I can't get Power at the rear brake.
On Aug 24, 2012 4:52 PM, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote:
Peter, what kind of canti's do you have ?
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Someone the other day said that he's interested in fixed gears but
thought that climbing would be too hard. Just came back from a 21 mile
rolling terrain ramble including a 1 mile rather steep hill; this on
the 75 gofast. I swear up and down (heh heh) that climbing that hill,
even the last 1/4
Yes. Gear for gear, a fixed-gear bicycle climbs better than a standard, geared
bike (or a single-speed). I speak from experience, including cresting the
Continental Divide at 11,000 feet.
As Patrick notes, the downhill side of the hill is generally the harder part of
the ride.
--Eric N
On
When Eric speaks about riding fixed, I press my lips together. That
alone (!) shows the massive difference between his ability and mine.
Patrick mmphw, mmblmmbl, wmmphm Moore, who just climbed an epic
several hundred feet, standing, in Rio Rancho, NM, USA
On Fri, Aug 24, 2012 at 4:10 PM, Eric
OK, I'll start another war - forget cantis, Pauls or otherwise! Get
yourself some v-brakes or mini-vs if you're using road levers like Campy
ergos. Work way better than cantis with more stopping power and NO brake
chatter or shudder. Good Luck!
On Friday, August 24, 2012 2:44:07 PM UTC-7,
I would but I am attached to my dia comp levers as silly as it sounds. I
just don't like the look of v brake levers,why can't they do a more
classical design? I don't want to use a travel agent or anything like that
either. I guess I could do the mini motos, I only run hetres with 52 velo
orange
Is my reply gone ?
Anyway ... it sounds like your yoke angle is too high . On a Bombadil,
FWIW .. I wouldn't recommend that style of brake. Wide profiles work best
on a Bombadil, from trying out various brakes types on mine.
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Was wondering how they feel different from regular drops.
Looks like the drops are very wide, and the hoods are slanted compared to a
regular drop bar.
1. What is the reason for all the massive contours?
2. Do you like yours?
3. How do you size them for yourself - from the hooks, c-c, or the
My first and only flat with a foss tube was too close to the stem to repair.
michael
On Friday, August 24, 2012 12:01:59 PM UTC-4, GeorgeS wrote:
I've had Foss tubes on my Atlanis for about five months now with no
flats. Probably around 600 miles including one long trip during the
summer
If anyone here has a nice hi-res full frontal headshot of that first
badge, let me know. It's one of the few I have not added to the poster
collection. Also need the very first cast pewter Rivendell badge. As soon
as the new-bike badge is revealed I'll be updating the poster, and might
I use 42 cm drops normally but use 45 cm rando bars, which (I think)
are measured at the bar ends after they flare out.
I like the flare and find it comfortable and good for climbing. I've
gone extreme with this on other bikes with the Salsa Woodchipper.
Toshi
On 8/24/12, lungimsam
I went down to Elliot Bay today to check out the two bikes, and the
Glorious was, as has been reported, already gone, and the custom was out
for a test ride, so I didn't get to see it...but...there were indications
we may be hearing from one of the regulars on our Seattle Riv Rides
shortly
Aaagggh!!
OK, just kidding. My tandem came with mini-V brakes. They are not a panacea
because they take a lot of cable travel for road levers, so there is very
little tolerance for a rim that gets tweaked. But they do stop well and the
cable routing is simple.
BTW, cable
Marc: thanks; how much and what does it look like? I expect it will be
too small; she is 5'6 to 5'7, but she has very long legs -- can ride
a 58 c-c.
On Tue, Aug 21, 2012 at 6:01 PM, Marc Schwartz mschw...@nmsu.edu wrote:
Patrick,
If she's 5'2-5'6, I know a dude down in Cruces with a Kogswell
I piked up more than half a dozen one day last year. Definitely not
proof against goat heads, thought they may leak down more slowly.
On Aug 24, 12:03 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
So, not proof against goatheads -- thanks for guinea-pigging these things.
Ryan Watson: weren't
It looks like they give you a more natural wrist angle on the hoods. Like
the hands are at a 45 degree angle, instead of straigt up and down like a
normal drop bar.
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Six+ in one ride? No, not what I need, thanks all the same. Most
goathead punctures, IME, are relatively slow leaks anyway.
If I could be convinced that sealants truly sealed nail-size holes,
I'd use them, but IME, sealants just make a mess with any hole bigger
than a very small thorn hole.
Can
Hmmm. No I could have done without that too.
Never tried sealants so I won't speculate about how that would have
worked.
I do suspect that had I ben using schwalbe fatties instead of Quasi-
Motos that day I would have had more fun.
On Aug 24, 5:56 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
I'm with Garth, check your yoke angle. I've got Paul Touring cantis on one
bike and feel they are very strong. In fact, just as strong as the V
brakes on my other bikes.
Otherwise, check the angle of the pads and arms. On long arm cantis, I
personally set up the brakes so when the pad hits,
Hmm, maybe someone could send over a pic of a good setup?
On Aug 24, 2012 9:07 PM, Eric Platt epericmpl...@gmail.com wrote:
I'm with Garth, check your yoke angle. I've got Paul Touring cantis on
one bike and feel they are very strong. In fact, just as strong as the V
brakes on my other
$800 for the QB, and $1200 for the tall one. Not mine, and no interest.
http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/3216427600.html
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/bik/3213616337.html
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Here's a first photo:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/16461051@N04/7854475750/in/photostream
This thing pedals SO quietly, I'm able to sneak up on deer... I rode it
for a few miles tonight on the crushed stone path along the Delaware River
south of Lambertville/New Hope... I didn't want to stop,
This works for me:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/1679476454/in/set-72157602592825848I
can lock up the front wheel if I put some effort into it.
On Fri, Aug 24, 2012 at 6:20 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.comwrote:
Hmm, maybe someone could send over a pic of a good setup?
On
Hi -
This post is probably rather late to be effective in the near term - but
hopefully will eventually help achieve our final objective.
Last spring, my daughter graduated from high school and was admitted to
Barnard College. Barnard is a small liberal arts college affiliated with
Columbia
Seven Sisters, Kudos! Maybe go for a small folder that she could take
inside with her? worked for my wife when she would commute to work, plus it
had the rivish qualities of fenders, a nice brass bell, some pleather grips
and a kickstand. They go from normal folder to micro, depending on the size
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