Howdy,
I have had both and found the quality of Sackville to be much better-
materials and construction. The quality of the Carradice was good just not
as good. Usability I thought was about the same- they are both bags that
attach to you saddle and carry things. I agree that you would
RUSA requires adequate reflective wear on rando rides, and it's better to
be seen and not hit than the reverse. No propeller beanies yet though. Sam
Allen belts look cool, but vests are more visible. The cheapie DOT spec
ones work fine on a budget.
Here's one under $10 and there are many
The cover of the current issue of American Randonneur has some typical
reflective gear shown on some cyclists.
On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 6:02 AM, Bruce Herbitter
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RUSA requires adequate reflective wear on rando rides..
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Getting flats, even several flats, does not mean it's a bad tire. It might be
bad streets, or bad luck, for example.That a person gets five flats is not a
sufficient report on the quality of the tire, unless we have more information.
Are these five flats from running over beer bottles?
Swift Short Stacks:
http://gspiess.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/swift-and-x-bike-015.jpg
On Tuesday, October 9, 2012 1:50:05 PM UTC-4, Don wrote:
OK, having picked your brains quite successfully on the subject of
lighting I now turn to the subject of panniers, front and rear. I have a
very
I started using Schwalbe tyres in 2009. No idea about mileage but I commute
every day on crappy roads with junk in the bike lines, including broken
glass (used to ride past 4 dodgy pubs each way). I've used Marathon Pluses
and Supremes on two different bikes and recently Große Äpfel on my
+1, or a variation, the Swift Mini Short Stacks, which are not really Mini, but
perfectly sized for short tours and commuting. Here, on the Mystery Bike:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/8023681452/ They also have a very
clever strap setup that enables the rider to dramatically
I don't disagree but without and actual change in what one eats (if trying
to lose fat) this doesn't work. I haven't stopped doing any of those
things heck we don't even have television...A holistic approach is
definitely important but the basic fact is about what and how much of it we
throwing these up again, I like Carsick Designs panniers. They are lined
and waterproof, easy on/off in/out and I think they look sharp.
http://carsickdesigns.com/PRODUCTS/Pages/PANNIERS.html
On Tuesday, October 9, 2012 12:50:05 PM UTC-5, Don wrote:
OK, having picked your brains quite
It is a beauty. I would make it a rider. Better braking and shifting with
more modern components. Cranks look like they're either Victory or
Triomphe. I bet they have a 130mm bcd which means the gearing may be kind
of high for mere mortals especially in hilly terrain. I don't think it's
All good points but the issues I at least find in my life are bigger than
just wanting to change or doing things differently. Me and my wife get up
at 7 and dont get back home from work until 6:30, then we eat dinner with
our daughter, do homework and bed time. By then it is 8:30-9pm and everyone
I kind of like that yellow saddle too. What year was your AR made?
On Thursday, October 4, 2012 6:42:29 PM UTC-5, James Warren wrote:
Beautiful photo! It almost looks like a rare species sighting.
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the problem for alot of us is we are in a society that demands we work 50
hours a week and keep up a working family unit AND look great all the time
and just something has to give
+1
On 10 October 2012 10:04, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote:
All good points but the issues I at
Kent Petersen suggests these:
http://www.gloglov.com
I've been using them for ~ 3 years now and have yet to be run over.
These were born as a kickstarter project, pricey but interesting:
http://revolights.com
-JimD
On Oct 9, 2012, at 9:37 PM, charlie wrote:
Reflective sidewalls on my Marathon
Good point, Peter. When you have demoralizing and therefore fatiguing
industrialized work that has been broken down into inevitably
dissatisfying unintelligible fragments -- true even of much white collar
work -- combined with an agressive search for efficiency-for-profit that
requires overwork
$200: Dromarti Shoes, Size 45 Euro (11 - 11.5 US) - retail for $250, plus
very expensive international shipping to USA
http://www.dromarti.com/index.php?main_page=product_infocPath=10_29_14products_id=16
About the size: I will typically fit ok into a size 11, but usually prefer
an 11.5. If
If you really need it, there's a Nitto quill to get even taller
http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/bebike/item/ntc280/?s-id=borderless_browsehist_02_en
Before you try buying direct from rakuten, I recommend you read my post on
buying from Japan.
I had no trouble fitting my Arkels on a Big Back Rack with the trusses. It's
tight, but absolutely doable (the mounting clips are movable, which makes it
work).
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hi,
I'm interested in the saddlebag quick release clamp. please email me:
eko...@gmail.com.
thanks!
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On Wednesday, October 10, 2012 9:46:46 AM UTC-4, charlie wrote:
I don't disagree but without and actual change in what one eats (if trying
to lose fat) this doesn't work.
On Wednesday, October 10, 2012 9:46:46 AM UTC-4, charlie wrote:
I don't disagree but without and actual change in what
I'll take take the arm warmers and am interested in the leg warmers (merino
wool?) - should be great for my daughter this winter.
paypal works for me
now how do I find you?
On Tuesday, October 9, 2012 10:44:29 AM UTC-5, hobie wrote:
Thought I would use this stuff alot more then I have,
Pictures here:
https://plus.google.com/photos/101616295581563373309/albums/5797034155482768097#photos/101616295581563373309/albums/5797034155482768097
On Wednesday, October 10, 2012 10:38:33 AM UTC-4, Adam DeFayette wrote:
$200: Dromarti Shoes, Size 45 Euro (11 - 11.5 US) - retail for $250,
Love these very reflective mudflaps: http://www.rainydaybiking.com/
On Bleriot: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynnefitz/6126432644/
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On Tue, Oct 9, 2012 at 9:48 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
thill@gmail.com wrote:
There are oodles of bmx style pedals now, which seem to have supplanted the
bear trap style. The only bear traps I've seen lately have been cheapies.
I have an older mtb with the original Suntour
While the frame is beautiful I just could not see using 35 year old
components just to keep it original. I have owned many
racing frames from that time period and even the high end campy stuff is
not as reliable as the entry level stuff you can find in
any LBS today. This is just IMO, I
I also have some magnesium, sealed cartridge bearing platform pedals, and
while they are really nice they have an annoying tendency to draw blood at
the slightest provocation in the summertime. When I couldn't source
suitably short replacement pegs, I bought a pair of cheapie bmx plastic
Ah, well to each thier own. I had never had an issue with 105 when I
started for reals riding in the late 80s so I usually just upgraded to
that whenever I got a bike with Campy stuff. Thank you for reminding me
that I am also no racer and did not and do not ride for performance but
more just to
Ah, well to each thier own. I had never had an issue with 105 when I
started for reals riding in the late 80s so I usually just
upgraded to that whenever I got a bike with Campy stuff. Thank you for
reminding me that I am also no racer and did not and do not
ride for performance but more
Peter, Just chiming in to say that I'm with ya on the 105. My experience
is similar to yours, and I moved my 105 STI 8-speed parts over to the
Bleriot when I built it up. It does depend on why your bought/how you want
to use your vintage frame. I can see the issues. At least putting modern
My experience is similar to yours, and I moved my 105 STI 8-speed parts
over to the Bleriot when I built it up.
To be clear, Campy SR on the Kellogg is friction only. That stuff came
much later. Except for the couple of rides I have never used it.
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I fiddled with them and was never able to get them to fit.
I wonder if our racks or panniers are somehow different?
The front hook/clamp fits fine in the triangle but on the rear the cross
piece is smack in the middle of the triangle. Even when I had the Arkel
hooks loose and could
If photos will help let me know and I'll take some of the back of the
pannier that fits, the rack and them together.
Kelly
On Wednesday, October 10, 2012 2:35:11 PM UTC-5, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote:
I fiddled with them and was never able to get them to fit.
I wonder if our racks or
With the rack off and the pannier empty, I got it to work. Tight fit that
involved some monkeying to get it on but it's a solid attachment. Thanks
for the counter experience.
I took a few pics in case anyone's wondering what the issue was...
Wow! 280 mm Technomic! You would think Riv would sell them since they are
the #1 proponent for high bars.
I am fine with the 225mm stem I have. I was just kidding around.
But it is good to know they make a 280 in case I do need one one day.
That is very tall. I guess they don't sell it in
And if you need a tall stem for your threadless-steerer bike, Joel from
Clockwork has you covered:
http://flic.kr/s/aHsjusmhcP
- David G in SF
On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 1:17 PM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote:
Wow! 280 mm Technomic! You would think Riv would sell them since they are
the
I haven't seen any studies on these, but they meet DOT requirements for
motorcycle helmets. I just bought my daughter one and I'll end up with one
too.
http://www.nutcasehelmets.com/
Cheers!
lyle
On 10 October 2012 16:53, Big Paulie pauldgr...@yahoo.com wrote:
Since one of the criticisms
Only their Moto helmet (1080 grams) appears to be DOT certified.
http://www.nutcasehelmets.com/safety/certifications
- David G in SF
On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 2:18 PM, Lyle Bogart lylebog...@gmail.com wrote:
I haven't seen any studies on these, but they meet DOT requirements for
motorcycle
I have one of those skull caps from my shortlived return to motorcycling
a few years ago. It's heavy, and I imagine would cook a madly pedaling
cyclist in short order. Beyond that, I don't see where it would be any more
protective than a regular cycling helmet. They both cover the same area,
Yup, I was just about to correct myself on that :)
Thanks for catching that, David!
Cheeers!
lyle
On 10 October 2012 17:31, David Yu Greenblatt david.yu.greenbl...@gmail.com
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Only their Moto helmet (1080 grams) appears to be DOT certified.
To each his own includes my opinion about how vintage lightweights should
be approached. It's a personal preference on my part, not an edict. The
topic as concerns this frame is muddy anyway: Period in this case
includes some pretty modern-operation Shimano and Suntour bits. Just
sayin.
Joe
I took some photos of my Bleriot that may help:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikelevin/sets/72157625864282126/with/8074624168/
Do these help at all? The Bleriot is my favorite bike!
On Oct 9, 12:44 am, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote:
Just wondering if anyone knows, offhand. The bottom of
On Tuesday, October 9, 2012 12:16:45 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote:
Those of you who have used both, which is better? I am inclined toward
the Carradice (24 liters versus SM at 23+ when stuffed) since SJS
has it for GBL 55.
Anyone?
I vote for the third party candidate, the Sackville
I have both- the Saddlesack M in conjunction with an R14 or Mark's rack
is better for carrying books and what not, and the straps are easier to
use, as Scot pointed out. It's just a well thought-out design.With
the Large size version, you can fit a medium or large flat-rate if it fits
Proud new owner (2 weeks) of the new Sam Hilborne (blue). 60cm double top
tube, I am in love. I've dinged the secondary top tube already though-
anybody have any hints on touch up paint?
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I have been using a Sackville medium to commute to work for over a year,
after having used Longflaps, and Baggins bags, and definitely recommend the
Sackville.I like it so much I also have a large that comes out for big
stuff- it will fit those if it fits it ships boxes from USPS.
I love
I'll take the Shimano Deore M530 crankset. Would you like Paypal or ???
Kerry Kunsman
San Diego, CA
On October 9, 2012 at 3:27 PM Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com
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I'd like to add a couple things to my FS listing - as usual, make offers
offlist.
Rodriguez Trillium
All of our steer tubes are butted, of course.
On Monday, October 8, 2012 9:44:47 PM UTC-7, lungimsam wrote:
Just wondering if anyone knows, offhand. The bottom of my Technomic is
nowhere near the bottom of the tube but just wanted to know for future
reference to avoid the potential problem
At 11:05 AM 10/9/2012, Matthew J wrote:
Too small for me as well, but very nice.
BG did in fact work with Eisentraut. Not sure when he went off on his own.
According to http://velospace.org/node/25288 :
The Limited was conceived as a lower-cost, more complete alternative
to the Eisentraut
RBW should be able to get you some from DD Cycles.
Joe Bernard
Vallejo, CA.
On Tuesday, October 9, 2012 7:51:37 PM UTC-7, Tim Tetrault wrote:
Proud new owner (2 weeks) of the new Sam Hilborne (blue). 60cm double top
tube, I am in love. I've dinged the secondary top tube already though-
or you could just use clear nail polish, that is what i do on my sam. wear
the dings with pride!
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Ya know, that's something about the under-tube I hadn't thought
about...it's a whole 'nother tube to scratch!
Joe Bernard
Vallejo, CA.
On Wednesday, October 10, 2012 3:46:19 PM UTC-7, Zack wrote:
or you could just use clear nail polish, that is what i do on my sam.
wear the dings with
Andy,
Try it this way. May save some on and off headaches.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tksleeper/8075416632/in/photostream
Kelly
On Wednesday, October 10, 2012 3:12:34 PM UTC-5, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote:
With the rack off and the pannier empty, I got it to work. Tight fit that
How I failed to think to move the thingy forward of the triangle is beyond
me. Now that I see the pic, it seems the obvious and most simple solution.
Thanks!
I briefly (months ago when I got the panniers) contemplated cutting the
triangle off. Glad I didn't do it.
I assume stability is fine
yeah ... clear polish is great. I prefer it to touch up paint because it
always looks really touched up .. and I mean that in a *doesn't look so
good* kinda way !
the clear I don't really even notice , but it still protects the steel and
you get the virgin birth mark ! None other like it
Doesn't effect stability at all. I've ridden this on some really rough roads
no problem.
Kelly
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+1 for the sackville large.
You ALWAYS need more room.
But if you have to chose between those two get the sackville. I find how
the Carradice sits so the side pockets have the tendency for stuff to fall
out. This could be my absentmindedness of me not strapping the sides.
Rivendell's
So Lyle, which Nutcase helmet did you get your daughter, and perhaps
might get for yourself?
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My daughter, soon to be eleven, picked this one:
http://www.nutcasehelmets.com/collections/street/super_solid/blackish
I must say I was hoping she'd pick something a touch brighter, but dad,
the black will go with anything! Oh well. . .
my son, who is turning 8 soon wants this one:
Thanks for all the replies; the Sackville Medium seems the poll winner by a
large margin. While realizing that, I've used many different Carradices
including several Campers -- damn sure wish I'd kept one -- and know that
it works pretty well and at 2/3 the price ...
We'll see what the financial
We use these and like them better than bicycle helmets: screened vents,
good fit, can change liners (very nice feature), can add warm winter liner
(also nice feature). They're a bit studier than regular bicycle helmets.
The manufacturing quality is the same as high end bike helmets and better
FWIW, the Nitto Dirt Drop stem with the 10 cm extension gets the bar
considerably higher than any Technomic or 7 stem that I know of. I was
told this by Rivendell.
Can't compare it in height to the LD but the LD and copy certainly take
the prize for class.
Personally, if I have to hike my bar
I did that
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On Wednesday, October 10, 2012 3:58:40 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote:
Ya know, that's something about the under-tube I hadn't thought
about...it's a whole 'nother tube to
When I can get the old Suntour pedals in good shape at a decent price, I
snatch them up. I just find them so comfy and versatile. That said, I
recently acquired two pairs of the older Diamondback rectangular bear trap
style pedals. First test ride I bobbled a steep uphill and ripped the heck
I don't doubt Ernest was depressed and it is quite an achievement to lose
200 pounds (me only 90 total) and I don't doubt the mind, body, lifestyle
thing all have to work together.. I do believe however that eating
carbohydrates does drive your blood sugar up causing the yo yo effect
Oh by the way I had 90 lbs. to lose total and so far 30 of it isgone for
over a year and a half. Weight hasn't gone up but progress has stalled for
me due to the compromise that I mentioned earlier.some stressful family
situations haven't made it easier. For now I am happy to maintain where
Again, not to be annoying, this applies to some people and not for others.
Patrick Moore
iPhone
On Oct 10, 2012, at 9:12 PM, charlie cl_v...@hotmail.com wrote:
I don't doubt Ernest was depressed and it is quite an achievement to lose 200
pounds (me only 90 total) and I don't doubt the mind,
Cloth handlebar tape always does the trick for me. Just wrap it a handful
of times then twine it somehow. Mr. Sean Hipkin did that with his dented
top tube. Looks fancy serves a purpose. Kinda.
On Wednesday, October 10, 2012 5:38:50 PM UTC-7, Garth wrote:
yeah ... clear polish is great. I
That new Sam Blue color is beautiful?
It looks great with the cream accents.
I'd just use clear polish on it and know that the dings make it mine.
I think even a slight mismatched paint color would make it look bad. Just
use clear and keep that beautiful blue the way it was intended.
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On Tuesday, October 9, 2012 12:44:47 AM UTC-4, lungimsam wrote:
Just wondering if anyone knows, offhand. The bottom of my Technomic is
nowhere near the bottom of the tube but just wanted to know for
Sean and me are planning on riding Mt.Tam up railroad grade this Sunday.
Planning on starting late 11ish to enjoy some sunday sleep. If you want to
get lost with us PM me I'll feel you in on the lack of details. Pictures
will be taken.
-Manny
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Yes Patrick,
If you are a leaned out super stud with no health problems due to your
diet you may rest on the knowledge that you are invincible ; ) Ride on
brutha its all good.
On Wednesday, October 10, 2012 8:25:16 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote:
Again, not to be annoying, this
Don't be silly. Be reasonable. There are millions of people worldwide who
happily and healthily eat diets largely composed of carbs with few health
problems. Please don't be totalitarian.
Patrick Moore
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On Oct 10, 2012, at 11:21 PM, charlie cl_v...@hotmail.com wrote:
Yes Patrick,
I just have to say that this thing:
*seems Faster* than my race-type 700c bike. (tried and destroyed speed
records twice).
*is Super comfortable* (cushy and very stable ride, transmits minimal
amounts of road vibration, high bars, wider tires, low pressures, wider
saddle, geometry, etc.).
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