Hilarious! The idea of S24O sounds so appealing until I realize that it
includes sleeping in the woods voluntarily. Jim, you may joke about wild
beasts and serial killers but the last time i "slept in the woods" I'm fairly
confident it was littered with them and I simply couldn't sleep.
Thi
I'll second Ed Litton. He's not your guy for a inexpensive job, but his
work is excellent. He paints Bruce Gordon's bikes, I saw hanging in his
shop all sorts of fancy old and new frames.
Greg
On Thursday, October 18, 2012 3:29:30 PM UTC-7, Michael_S wrote:
>
> Spectrum, who's often touted th
I spied my first look at a beautiful Sam Hillborne while visiting Bikeworks
NYC this afternoon. Bikeworks NYC (http://bikecult.com/works/) had a new
Sam with double top tube, albatross bars, bar end shifters and cork grips
on display. It was only the 3rd Rivendell I have seen up close, the fir
Pedals and jacket are sold. SRAM shifters are still available. At roughly
the price of bar end shifters and nice brake levers, it's a good buy and
could easily pass as new. –Sean
On Tuesday, October 16, 2012 7:33:28 PM UTC-5, Shifty wrote:
>
> SRAM 2x10 Apex Doubletap shifters. Just took thes
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One of the greatest things about being a teacher is convincing students to
surpass their own limitations.
Last Thursday marked the first after school bike ride for the Venturing
Crew.
We had three venturers that braved the hot weather to ride up to Alum Rock.
Sweaty helmets and thirsty throats
Hope you didn't forget the spam for breakfast! Have fun
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have fun out there.
On Friday, October 19, 2012 6:43:48 PM UTC-7, Statrixbob wrote:
>
> I'm on my first camping trip with my Hunq. Had about a 25 mile ride into
> the wind to get to Bellows AFB campgrounds. It was a great ride, bike
> handled beautifully even with all the gear...tent, pad, bag,
I'm on my first camping trip with my Hunq. Had about a 25 mile ride into
the wind to get to Bellows AFB campgrounds. It was a great ride, bike
handled beautifully even with all the gear...tent, pad, bag, change of
clothes, so on and so forth.
http://flickr.com/photos/mgps-bob/8104171170/
Quick st
Interesting question.
I've been doing my own wrenching for many years and chain length (on
derailer bikes) is one of those things that's always been eluded me. My
experience is that there seems to be some "wiggle room". I tend to error on
making the chain as short as possible so that everythin
Patrick:
Sheldon has a chain length procedure involving running the chain over
the big & big combo but not thru the RD, plus a link or 2. Check it
out as it's been a while since I looked.
OTH, if it works, why mess with it? Sure, the RD is going to angled
out pretty good in the big & big but it
Jeffrey they sold sorry
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Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 6:50 PM
Subject: [RBW] Re: FS: Lots of stuff,lots. Bleriot frameset, All Riv related.
Hobie, I'll take the (9) tubes. can paypal immediately ..
Hobie, I'll take the (9) tubes. can paypal immediately ... just let me know
On Friday, October 19, 2012 6:36:15 PM UTC-4, hobie wrote:
>
> This is a big list. All prices include shipping and paypal fees.
>
> 1- Bleriot 55cm frameset, Tange headset. 650b Was ridden very little.
> $500.00
>
>
This is a big list. All prices include shipping and paypal fees.
1- Bleriot 55cm frameset, Tange headset. 650b Was ridden very little.
$500.00
2- Nitto Soba Bar 46cm 26.0 clamp,same as Noodle bars w/o sleeve,lighter
version. Some shellac residue. $45.00
3- MKS touring pedals 1-pair all silv
I just put a new Sachs P 48 (? Cheap, 8 speed, NIB) on the Fargo and
found that it is fully two links shorter than the 9 sp chain it
replaced. It will cover the Big/Big combo (46/34 -- note that the 34
is in the #7 position) without grumbling but the cage is angled
considerably forward. The next-to
3500 fixed gear rear for a 650CX23 Conti Grand Prix; only 1,500 fixed
rear for a 559X22 Turbo (much more in front, of course) but for me
worth it for the ride. I probably under inflate, but I realized 20
years ago that the Turbos were particularly cushy for narrow tires if
properly inflated. (I di
There are some that come close, at least. I don't know about the
Compass tires -- perhaps they fit your bill -- but the Kojak is light
(at least with Kevlar bead), supple, fast, and my new, warranteed
559X1.35 wire beads claim "Level 4 flat protection" whatever that
means.
Just got back from a ver
Hi- tried to reply once before; hope this doesn't go out to the entire
list- I'd like to get the jacket if it's still available. Send me your
info and I'll do the pay pal thing right away. thanks- Robert McAndrews
On Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 11:18 AM, Shifty <1upand1d...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Ergon p
On Oct 19, 2012, at 12:24 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote:
> Even some of the most racer-ish cyclists will proudly boast that their
> lightweight tires/rims/whatever are "bomb-proof" (I cringe to type that),
> until they get a flat, which sends them in search of yet another lightweight,
Sale pending.
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I guess it carries the same risk as camping in other circumstances. I go
camping a couple of times a year, and we have no shortage of ticks out here
in California either. I use a tent and set it up away from brush.
H.
On Oct 18, 2012 2:43 PM, "lungimsam" wrote:
> I see vids and read about S240's
Well, I guess it is hard to guarantee anything 100% and not sure where you
ride but the streets of downtown brooklyn are pretty trashy and i have
ridden over many a patch of glass and debris with no issue. I think one of
the keys is to keep pressure low so more roll over the crap then crush it
into
Hi Folks,
I have a single Schwalbe Marathon 700x47 tire, and I'm looking for another
(used
is fine) to make a pair.
Like these:
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/t001.htm
Please contact off list.
cheers,
Andrew
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> Hetres get great reviews. And I believe what you say.
>>
>
> But just bare rubber with no puncture protection makes me nervous about
>> glass and debris going right through.
>>
>> I commute on some trashy roads (strewn metal, plastic, glass, I even got
>> a flat from a length of a coat-h
>
> They do get great reviews. And I believe what you say.
>>
>> But just bare rubber with no puncture protection makes me nervous about
>> glass and debris going right through.
>>
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Just get some Hetres, you won't regret it. Unless of course you are in
goathead territory. I use hetres and ride over broken glass, rocks and all
kinds of crap here in nyc, no issues, super comfy.
On Oct 19, 2012 1:48 PM, "lungimsam" wrote:
> PLease sell to me if you have one. Ships to me at 2104
PLease sell to me if you have one. Ships to me at 21042.
I can get one from Rivendell. But I need another.
They are discontinued. No shops can I find that have 'em other than unknown
online 1 start retailers.
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The fact that you are aware of it and have some concern probably makes you
safer than some others who are not.
>From what I read even the most cautious experts are not saying "Don't go
into the woods, weeds, bushes, etc."
What they are saying I think is be sure to look yourself over as carefully
On Fri, 2012-10-19 at 10:27 -0700, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote:
> I haven't tried the Hetres, but one of these days I'll put together a
> 650B bike and try them. I've heard lots of good stuff, but didn't
> realize how durable they're proving to be.
For me, flat resistant, comfortable, long
On Fri, 2012-10-19 at 10:24 -0700, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote:
> I agree, Steve, if we're talking about tire "connoisseurs" (i.e. many
> people reading this group), that some are willing to use a
> no-compromise tire. Among 95% of my usual clientèle, however, a tire
> that is somewhat delic
I don't know how strong they need to be, but my impression is that Grant
prefers tires with stronger sidewalls--presumably because they are safer?
I am a fan of high performance tires for event rides. The Pari-moto tires
are fantastic. I also have Grand Bois Cypres for my 700c bike. For
"everyday"
I haven't tried the Hetres, but one of these days I'll put together a 650B
bike and try them. I've heard lots of good stuff, but didn't realize how
durable they're proving to be.
On Friday, October 19, 2012 12:19:15 PM UTC-5, Jan Heine wrote:
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>
>
> On Friday, October 19, 2012 9:11:23 AM UTC-7,
I agree, Steve, if we're talking about tire "connoisseurs" (i.e. many
people reading this group), that some are willing to use a no-compromise
tire. Among 95% of my usual clientèle, however, a tire that is somewhat
delicate for the sake of efficiency is a deal-breaker. No matter how nicely
a ti
On Friday, October 19, 2012 9:11:23 AM UTC-7, Steve Palincsar wrote:
> If only there were a way to make a tire that was (a) fast and supple but
> also provided (b) decent resistance to punctures from small pieces of
> glass and sharp stone and long tread life. I guess while I'm at it I
> s
On Fri, 2012-10-19 at 09:33 -0700, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote:
> I don't know anybody who wants a puncture-prone tire, or expensive
> tires that are worn to the threads after 2000 miles. Most of us find
> that some middle ground is suitable.
>
Many are willing to accept < 2,000 miles per
As somebody who sells bike stuff to the general public, I can testify that the
notion that every bike or part or accessory choice comes with a set of
compromises is generally not easy to accept for many cyclists (especially those
who just have one bike). I'd personally take the 35 mm Marathons o
On Fri, 2012-10-19 at 09:17 -0700, Toshi Takeuchi wrote:
> Does supple tire automatically mean weak sidewalls?
I'm not even sure what "weak sidewalls" means. I'm using several
different tires that are all assuredly fast and supple, including Grand
Bois Cypres, Grand Bois Hetre and Challenge Pari
I agree, Steve. Fast, supple, puncture resistant. . . that'd be delightful.
On 19 October 2012 12:11, Steve Palincsar wrote:
> On Fri, 2012-10-19 at 08:59 -0700, Jan Heine wrote:
> > When you look at our tire first tests, the three fastest tires
> > measured 24, 25 and 38 mm wide. The slowest ti
Does supple tire automatically mean weak sidewalls?
Toshi
On Fri, Oct 19, 2012 at 9:11 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote:
>
>
> If only there were a way to make a tire that was (a) fast and supple but
> also provided (b) decent resistance to punctures from small pieces of
> glass and sharp stone and l
On Fri, 2012-10-19 at 08:59 -0700, Jan Heine wrote:
> When you look at our tire first tests, the three fastest tires
> measured 24, 25 and 38 mm wide. The slowest tires were 33 mm wide. The
> correlation between width and speed/comfort applies only if you keep
> the casing the same.
>
> A good thi
On Thursday, October 18, 2012 11:48:03 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote:
> who still thinks that skinny supple tires are better than fat stiff
> ones.
>
I think that is easily overlooked. Given a choice between a 25 mm Vittoria
Open CX Corsa and a 35 mm Schwalbe Marathon, I know I'd pick the sk
On Thursday, October 18, 2012 3:23:12 PM UTC-7, Michael_S wrote:
>
> that's an easy fix... dump that crabby fiber fork and get a real steel
> one. Fat tire problem solved
What?! You want me to ADD weight to my bike? :) I suppose its possible, but
are there really alot of people who "dump" th
Not saying Maas is a master of wet paint, but they do do wet paint as
discussed on the their website: Liquid Coating
We use two component polyurethane coatings to meet the 2.8 EPA regulations
for solvent emissions and meeting the high performance properties required
by the business machine comp
I've got a nearly new (under 200 miles) Rivet Pearl saddle that I'm not
coming to grips with, and since I shouldn't fix what's not broken, I'd like
to trade it for a B17 Special in Antique Brown or Honey. I'd take one with
less than 1000 miles if you have one. The Rivet is a nice saddle, just a
b
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