Thanks for posting, I enjoyed that.
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Interesting... A Sam was the direction I was going in when first
considering buying a Riv. Test rides at RivHQ put me on a Homer 'cause I
was between Sam sizes. Wonder if the new sizing would have caused a
different outcome.
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On Tuesday, December 11, 2012 7:48:18 PM UTC-8, rex wrote:
To quote from a Grant podcast as best as I can recollect.Ask yourself,
would I ride these super long rides if I could not talk about them or brag
in any way about them to anyone? Finally, Jan has adapted to super long
rides or he must be an alienhowever I like his most recent bicycle
This is a good strategy imho.I've often thought it would be cool if
they alternated between 54,58,62 and 52,56,60, etc. from year to year (or
two years) for the models with sparser size options.
On Tuesday, December 11, 2012 10:48:18 PM UTC-5, rex wrote:
hi all
on the
Due to various job/life situations, I haven't ridden near as much as I
would have liked in the past year. If it weren't for the Just Ride
philosophy GP established starting in the latter days of Bridgestone, I
probably woudn't have ridden at all. I would have believed that if I didn't
have
That's exactly the point, isn't it? Makes great sense.
On Sun, Dec 9, 2012 at 1:51 PM, Chris Burgess cscottburg...@gmail.comwrote:
A bike that can go fast but does not look like it needs to (if that's
makes any sense)
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Hmm, my GMail must have burped, this only showed up today. Looks like Gore
no longer makes the gloves I have. Look closest to the Universal model,
but these are padded in the palm and more knit material on the back. Not
totally windproof, but good to a touch below 30. Then will use the MUSA
Yes! Hit the nail on the head. That's all I need to see on this topic.
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On Dec 10, 2012, at 2:19 PM, soapscum smula...@gmail.com wrote:
His criticism of the book is based on a lack of attention to details of those
things the book is specifically NOT about. Brilliant. It's
Hey All,
Just for the sake of clarity, I am the OP and the only other post on this
particular subject/thread from me was the very first one in which I shared
the review of JR that 'george the cyclist' had written. So, not only did I
not make mention of anything relating to cannabis, the
I enjoy reading Grant's copy - old Bridgestone cats are a hoot. Style is
part of it, and opinions are the rest. After all that, keeping alive the
timelessness of good bicycles is important.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/Raleigh/araleigh003-1.jpg
In
With all the discussion over why the long miles it might be worth it to
some to listen to their 2 part show on the 2011 running of
Paris-Brest-Paris. Another great show.
On Wednesday, December 12, 2012 2:59:56 AM UTC-5, Tom Harrop wrote:
Thanks for posting, I enjoyed that.
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That's good news ... I think lol. 60cm is too short of TT for me ...
64cm is a bit too tall for standover height ... so hopefully the 62cm will
have a 62-63cm TT . Then I could buy one :)
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Dremels are fun. I can screw something up sooo much faster with one!
They're like computers that way
Steve Frederick, E.L. MI.
On Sun, Dec 9, 2012 at 1:26 AM, John Blish jbl...@gmail.com wrote:
You will probably find other uses as I am sure you realized. It makes
cutting housing when
On Wednesday, December 12, 2012 12:08:26 AM UTC-8, charlie wrote:
To quote from a Grant podcast as best as I can recollect.Ask
yourself, would I ride these super long rides if I could not talk about
them or brag in any way about them to anyone?
I remember Grant had a blog post about
I vote for Honjos with Berthoud hardware and DIY rubber flaps.
+1. Not a fan of hammered at all, but I do like the smooth Honjos. Honjo
hardware though is a pain, and IMO distracts from the clean lines of the
bike. If Berthoud hardware works on your set up, a great choice.
Mike Kone -
If the strategy is the same as the mixte - which did change size this year -
the c-t seat tube gets shorter but the tt (virtual or otherwise) stays the
same.
I went through this with my SO's Betty earlier this year. The 48 was just too
small and she was bottoming out the seat post on the 52
So the 51 and 55 will be 650b? I like the idea of a mid-sized bike in 650b,
defintely would expand the range of riders that way. Dont get me wrong the
AHH is beautiful, having owned a couple but at almost half the price
getting someone on a mid-sized 650b frame would be sweet.
On Wed, Dec 12,
The first metal fenders I ever used were Berthouds from the local bike
shop. They actually went on easy enough and worked well. I put them on my
Hilsen yet it is now sporting SKS. While the coverage isn't as good, the
SKS allow for a larger tired. My radnonneuring bike sports VO fenders and
wonder if double top tubes will be a part of the new sizing strat?
On Tuesday, December 11, 2012 7:48:18 PM UTC-8, rex wrote:
hi all
on the description of the sam hillborne it says:
For the next batch in 2013 sizing is changing: 51cm, 55cm, 58cm, and 62cm
will replace the above sizes. The
On Wednesday, December 12, 2012 3:08:26 AM UTC-5, charlie wrote:
To quote from a Grant podcast as best as I can recollect.Ask
yourself, would I ride these super long rides if I could not talk about
them or brag in any way about them to anyone?
The answer would be a resounding yes for
Yes, the hammered fenders ARE beautiful.. For your Stumpy, I think fluted
would also look worthy.
DO post pics... that's a beautiful bike.
BB
On Tuesday, December 11, 2012 3:20:25 PM UTC-5, William wrote:
I'm in the market for some metal fenders. If you could get a particular
model of
On Wed, 2012-12-12 at 06:09 -0800, Mike wrote:
I remember Grant had a blog post about that earlier this year. I sent
him an email saying that while I frequently engaged in rides of 80+
miles a lot of this has to do with the fact that I don't drive. I live
in Portland, OR and if I want to check
I wish I had both the conditioning and the time to ride 50 miles at a clip.
I can usually escape for 20 milers, though and it is refreshing to clear
your head and just focus on the ride instead of all the other crap in your
daily life so I can see doing more at a time one day.
On Wed, Dec 12,
I'd Boeshield the inside of steel rims.
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At a certain fitness level (in terms of both overall training for
distance) rides in the 80-100 mile range are simply ordinary rides,
Exactly. And I would add, I don't do any specific training for
randonneuring. I don't do intervals. I don't have set training schedules
where all my
+1
And for myself, no matter what Grant writes, if I agree or disagree, I
thoroughly enjoy how he writes.
-JimD
On Dec 11, 2012, at 3:59 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
I tried to stay away from this thread, but this post makes me speak.
I haven't read the book, but I've read
Oh this is great. I have a PBH of 88.9. Is this frame too small for me?
On Monday, December 10, 2012 12:24:01 PM UTC-8, Mojo wrote:
On Dec 11, 9:53 pm, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote:
Base on Jan's post, it sounds like riding a light, fast tire on a Rando
would be better than puncture protected heavier tires due to fasterness of
tire and making the ride easier?
I wouldn't mind having to change a flat on a Rando as
Real looker for sure. The specs say mountain bike, to me rather
than all'rounder, or at least B-stone XO-inspired. I'd love to add
it to my fleet and it would fit me but there are currently other
demands on my limited discretionary funds.
Steve, EL, MI.
On Mon, Dec 10, 2012 at 5:21 PM, Michael
It has a long toptube in relation to the seattube - MTB low-standover style
- so you need to judge based on the toptube. At my 80ish PBH the frame is
technically within range, but certainly not with that stem and dropbars. As
currently set up, it may fit you.
Joe Bernard
On Wednesday,
Sorry, I mean fenders.
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Hey All,
Grant his the courage to speak his mind. I like this, but it almost ensures
that any one person will not like everything Grant says. That includes
myself.
The one recurring thing I hear inside my head while reading something from
Grant is that he loves bikes as much as I do. That does
I haven't made anything from scratch, but I made a banana bag that I
really like out of a Swiss Army gasmask bag. Cut two holes for the straps
and sewed around the edges to stop fraying, sewed the bottom corners
together to narrow the bag for thigh clearance, and cut off the straps and
I'll echo everything Mike has written here. I'll add something simple:
ADVENTURE.
Brevets are always an adventure. There's always a tad of doubt and
suffering. Exploring is poking around the hills and stopping to make tea.
Adventure holds some risk, and its rewards are deeply internal -
On Dec 12, 9:37 am, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote:
Sorry, I mean fenders.
Thanks for that clarification.
I'd Boeshield the inside of steel rims.
left me with a nightmare of fixing that first flat
Phil B
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I don't think people need to be stuck in buckets in the sense that you
must have fun every time you get on a bike. (I believe) Grant's point
is not to label people and the reasons they get on bikes. The point
is, if you are not just riding because you believe you need to ride
so far or suffer so
This is going up in one of my spaces, no question.
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/pr12.htm
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Stainless steel resists corrosion well. I and many other riders of late
have a completely uncoated stainless steel bike.
On Wednesday, December 12, 2012 11:37:43 AM UTC-6, Michael wrote:
Sorry, I mean fenders.
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I would think the debris that fenders kick up would wear away that
boeshield pretty fast. I have a Peugeot with steel fenders, about 20 years
old and still look ok. They are rusty as hell inside but my bikes live
indoors so mostly surface rust.
On Wed, Dec 12, 2012 at 12:37 PM, Michael
Thanks, Grant, for your graceful and open reply. As I wish you and your
business well, I'm glad that you read my post, for whatever it may be
worth. I'll shoot you an email off-list.
On Tuesday, December 11, 2012 3:47:00 PM UTC-8, gep7...@gmail.com wrote:
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A 55 Sam in 650b wheel size with a single top tube would be nice. Looks like
the top tube would be around 58cm. I could go for something like that!
~mike
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All the details will be given sometime I'm sure ... lol.
Like ... will they all be made in Taiwan or USA now ?
All sizes take caliper brakes now ?
Does the slope remain a 6 degrees or increased to allow for greater
flexibility in sizing ?
Colors .. geometry ... etc.
but ya' know
That's a great modification, Gernot. I really like the taper.
--Andy
On Wednesday, December 12, 2012 10:17:18 AM UTC-8, Earl Grey wrote:
I haven't made anything from scratch, but I made a banana bag that I
really like out of a Swiss Army gasmask bag. Cut two holes for the straps
and sewed
On Dec 12, 2012, at 11:35, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote:
I'll echo everything Mike has written here. I'll add something simple:
ADVENTURE.
Exactly!
Someone (on a brevet, I think) told me: If you don't wish you were somewhere
else at least once, it's not really an adventure.
More and
I'll be out of the country from the 15th to the 27th of december and might
not be able to answer any questions till I get back. Happy Holidays!
Mike
On Monday, December 10, 2012 11:42:41 AM UTC-5, greenteadrinkers wrote:
Hi,
Not sure if you still have the frame set for sale, if so, I was
Hello Scott
Frame is still available. It is a 650b.
Cheers
Mike
On Monday, December 10, 2012 11:42:41 AM UTC-5, greenteadrinkers wrote:
Hi,
Not sure if you still have the frame set for sale, if so, I was wondering
if its a 650b or 700c model?
Thanks,
Scott
On Friday, November
But what I find offensive (that may be too stronga word) are the notions
that serious riders dress, ride bikes like, and
train like racers.
Agree with this completely. For the most part I ignore stuff about bikes
and riding I don't cotton to. Life is too short.
But this whole notion
I have a Peugeot with steel fenders, about 20 years old and still look ok.
They are rusty as hell inside but my bikes live indoors so mostly surface
rust.
Stainless or chrome plated like the Walds? Chrome I can see wearing
down and rusting. Or it could be the stainless fenders are
I haven't attempted this yet, but I have been thinking about hacking
together a locking metal or plastic box for the bike. Something like the
Keven's bag, but with a lock. I usually leave my bike locked in the secure
parking garage in my building, but even still I don't like the idea of
Try a Pelican case? They come in ALL sizes.
On Wednesday, December 12, 2012 3:15:50 PM UTC-8, Greg J wrote:
I haven't attempted this yet, but I have been thinking about hacking
together a locking metal or plastic box for the bike. Something like the
Keven's bag, but with a lock. I
Chrome plated, yeah where the chrome has flaked off they have rust but are
still sturdy.
On Dec 12, 2012 6:00 PM, Matthew J matthewj...@gmail.com wrote:
I have a Peugeot with steel fenders, about 20 years old and still look
ok. They are rusty as hell inside but my bikes live indoors so mostly
I ride a lot of city park trails, especially with my daughter, or there's a
26-mile-round paved trail that I hit a lot just for a weekly aerobic ride
if no place else comes to mind. We see a lot of the same lycra guys there,
and many of them are smug if not condescending about upright bikes
I used to think it mattered who I passed and who passed me. I don't think
that anymore. I ring my bell hello at all of them.
On Wednesday, December 12, 2012 3:43:35 PM UTC-8, Ron Mc wrote:
I ride a lot of city park trails, especially with my daughter, or there's
a 26-mile-round paved
Yep, I'm buying one to put in my classroom, and perhaps one for the bike
room at home. It looks great!
On Wednesday, December 12, 2012 11:22:12 AM UTC-8, William wrote:
This is going up in one of my spaces, no question.
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/pr12.htm
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Thanks Patrick Moore for speaking my mind.
I do not have one cycling friend that agrees on all the nuances that
complicates the category that is bicycle riding.
But we are still friends.
I read Grant's cycling musings and he sounds like one of my guys who has
figured things out in his own way.
The bike is currently set up for a saddle height of 70.6 cm. Yes, I asked
because (darn it!) it looks to be my size.
A PBH of 88.9 cm should have a saddle height of closer to 80 cm, maybe 78
or 79cm. That's an extra 3 of seatpost, which means you'll need to raise
the handlebar a similar amount
I love those traditional posters! Nice that Grant had it done.
Back in college, our University Chorus shared an evening with several
gospel choirs (very innovative move by our director) so the concert
combined European classical and down-home black American. We had
posters with broad horizontal
dis may help:
http://www.rivbike.com/kb_results.asp?ID=41
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You know, I'm furnishing my new place, and realized it's time to replace a
few of my older posters... So I picked up the David Lance Goines print and
the Hunqa-poster... Now with this new poster I've got enough artwork on the
walls to rename the room from the Ansel Adams Conservatory to
and William, in the post you replied to, I used the word I twice in 200
words - you used it 4 times in 80 words - think about it.
On Wednesday, December 12, 2012 6:55:36 PM UTC-6, William wrote:
I used to think it mattered who I passed and who passed me. I don't think
that anymore. I
Grant:
If you publish stuff, someone, somewhere, will be offended. Guaranteed.
Don't be sorry. The other side of balance beam is that you give voice to a
lot of ideas / opinions / thoughts that bubble around in a lot of our heads
but never make it into print. I don't agree with everything
Ah damn, just as well...
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On Dec 12, 2012, at 6:38 PM, Benz, Sunnyvale, CA benzouy...@gmail.com wrote:
The bike is currently set up for a saddle height of 70.6 cm. Yes, I asked
because (darn it!) it looks to be my size.
A PBH of 88.9 cm should have a saddle height of
Of course I use first person singular a lot. I'm smug!
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I had a lot of concrete ideas about bikes and cycling before I opened a
neighborhood bike shop 7 years ago. All my customers have their own ideas about
how bikes should be or how best to ride bikes, and all of them are correct!
Sometimes, though, they need a little encouragement. For example,
Continuing from above...
when I tell them there's no need to go clipless! I don't use clipless pedals.
This, of course, does not mean I discourage clipless lovers from loving
clipless. I just defuse the peer pressure for people who clearly aren't ready
for such an advancement in their bike
Of course the saddle height works perfect for me. But it's not gonna
happen. I need a triple drivetrain for trails *and *the hills around my
house, and the dropbars would be ditched for a Bullmoose I already have.
I'd need to score it as a frameset the way he did, which is the only way I
could
Or do you think the Hilsen has a lock on it for now for the
general-use-mobile?
The reason I ask is because if I had to buy a new bike soon, it would have
to be the Hilsen for my taste/needs (commutin'/rec-rides).
Was wondering if sum-n' new might come out since they seem to stop
production
Seems like anything new would be pretty similar to the Hilsen, but
perhaps in a different color and with a different name. The roadish
Rivendell category is somewhat tightly constrained. I kinda doubt we'll see
a new Riv with press-in BB or a tapered headtube for zero-stack headset
anytime
Here's a more direct link to the manifesto. Kinda curious to try the 5-10 shoes
he recommends, but I seem to do ok with any shoes I've tried. Anybody try the
5-10 shoes?
http://www.bikejames.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/FlatPedalRevolutionManifesto.pdf
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