No Orange! What the heck, that's one of the best of all colors :-)
Hugh
On Tuesday, April 23, 2013 10:16:00 PM UTC-7, Eric wrote:
Hey there! I'm looking for a 58cm Rambouillet in any color other than
orange. Not picky on paint condition but nothing with dings/dents.
Otherwise let's make a
I went out today hell-bent on proving a theory: namely, that my new wheel
was the cause of shimmy. Unfortunately, I discovered something else again -
perhaps my theory is incorrect.
I set out with my old wheel and new tire. Saddlebag loaded with the usual
suspects: (mini U-lock, tool kit, a
Thought I'd add this interesting article I came across about a frame and
rack builder from the 80's I found it interesting I hope you do as well.
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-R8YNkO-6rgw/UXouKxvs9mI/ACM/FlAI1dlH6a0/s1600/mertz1.jpg
Eh, the orange is nice, but I prefer the blue and green, too.
On Thursday, April 25, 2013 11:05:14 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote:
No Orange! What the heck, that's one of the best of all colors :-)
Hugh
On Tuesday, April 23, 2013 10:16:00 PM UTC-7, Eric wrote:
Hey there! I'm looking for a 58cm
Thank you all for warm welcome.
In Japan, places of various climate, various landscape, various manners and
customs, etc. are packed in relatively small area.
Also, there is a railroad network that covers most of the country.
So you can go ride in various beautiful interesting places pretty
On Thu, 2013-04-25 at 23:25 -0700, john wrote:
I have been very happy with my Sam HIll. But If there were one thing I
would change about it, I'd ditch the 6% upsloping top tube. This is
purely from aesthetical considerations. However, I'm wondering now if
samh doesn't have something right
I'm sorry to hear you are having this experience with your Sam H. I too am a
60cm Sam owner. In fact, I've had two: first an orange single tt canti version,
and now a double tt blue side pull variant. I have never experienced any shimmy
or wobble on either. Actually, my experiencd has always
Great packing job for the train! I love it. If you are able/interested,
could you post a photo guide to how you do this? I have no idea how my
brain would handle a train ride (I might not be able to do much of anything
for days after), but I would love to be able to travel by train as an
Has anyone packed their bike for travel on Amtrak or bus lines? Tips and
recommendations? THe whole process seems daunting (what to do with the box/bag
while I cycle, how to handle fenders and racks, protect the derailleur, etc.
I've no idea if/when I would travel this way (not sure how my
I think I found the perfect ones for you:
http://iowacity.craigslist.org/bik/3746821660.html
white rubber, looks like athletic shoe material
On Friday, April 19, 2013 8:27:37 AM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote:
Question upfront: how barefoot friendly are the pedals you ride? I'd love
input on
Amtrak has their own boxes, and it's easy. Typically all that is required to
prepare the bike is to remove the pedals and turn the handlebar sideways, then
roll it into the box and tape it up. If the station has used boxes on-hand,
they're typically free, but you might have to ask specifically
I've found that bus line requirements are highly variable. Some will allow you
to put a loaded touring bike, unboxed, in the luggage compartment. Others want
it in a box of certain dimensions. And others don't allow it at all. Most of
the time, the driver's discretion trumps the rules.
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Years ago some dude on here had a shimmying Rambouillet. He apparently solved
the problem by installing a thick, heavy thorn-resistant tube in his front
tire. At the time, I thought he was a kook, but you never know.
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I ride three largish Rivendells, a road custom (61.5cm), Legolas (62), and
a Quickbeam (60). None shimmy, not one bit. A fourth early Allrounder (58cm
for 26 inch wheels) is super flexible made from Reynolds 753 tubing. It
doesn't shimmy either. The Quickbeam has a front basket and the
William:
You know, I did have an alignment issue: I was hit by a car.
I got a new fork from Rivendell to replace the original, which was bent.
The new fork is for side pull whereas my original was a canti fork.
I actually never thought of this until now, because with the new fork, the
bike
While you're investigating frame alighnment, it might not hurt to try a new
headset. The standard issue Hillborne headsets are not the greatest. I don't
think you need to hunt down an obsolete needle bearing headset, though.
Something with cartridge bearings would be nice. Ask your lbs to face
Thanks for posting that, Hugh. Nice read. Now I'm gonna google for more
pics.
On Friday, April 26, 2013 3:36:16 AM UTC-4, hsmitham wrote:
Thought I'd add this interesting article I came across about a frame and
rack builder from the 80's I found it interesting I hope you do as well.
Welcome Takashi!
Nice bike. Nice photos.
On Thursday, April 25, 2013 7:17:38 AM UTC-7, Takashi wrote:
Hi all,
I have been following this group for a while, and I am posting for the
first time to introduce myself.
I bought Hunqapillar in last April, and I'm enjoying it very much.
I
I should mention that both front and rear racks have the removable lowrider
supports, and I've also got all the relevant mounting hardware.
Thanks again,
Sam
On Thursday, April 25, 2013 3:49:27 PM UTC-4, samwe...@gmail.com wrote:
Hi everybody,
I'm selling a set of Nitto Campee front and
I have a lightly used Nitto Mark's rack I need to sell. I have all of the
various legs and adapters that came with it. You'll need to provide the
allen bolts or p-clamps to mount it. Used very lightly, 9/10.
$100 will see it shipped anywhere in the lower 48. Please contact me
off-list if
Jeff,
I will try to find the camera this weekend and post pictures. My wife and
I have toured over 2000 miles with this setup. I haven't found any
problems, other than there needs to be a slight mismatch between the rack
and the decaleur bar pins spacing. This helps to keep the bag in
A left-over from our latest book: A lovely 1980 Herse Randonneuse, with
studio photos posted here
http://janheine.wordpress.com/2013/04/26/1980-rene-herse-randonneuse/
Enjoy!
Jan Heine
Editor
Bicycle Quarterly
http://www.bikequarterly.com
Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/
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I want to visit Japan! I want to ride everywhere! Especially Hokaido (sp?).
Thanks for sharing photos. Truly inspiring.
-John
On Friday, April 26, 2013 8:16:58 AM UTC-7, clayton wrote:
Welcome Takashi!
Nice bike. Nice photos.
On Thursday, April 25, 2013 7:17:38 AM UTC-7, Takashi wrote:
Welcome, Takashi! A lovely bike you have there! Thanks for posting the
photos.
Cheers!
lyle
On 26 April 2013 11:42, john johnco...@comcast.net wrote:
I want to visit Japan! I want to ride everywhere! Especially Hokaido
(sp?). Thanks for sharing photos. Truly inspiring.
-John
On Friday,
Hola Riv Chicas!
I've been wearing these shoes during the warm months for close to a year
and thought I'd give 'em a shout out. Clarks Faraway. Since we're having
the first 60-degree day since November (!), I pulled these nice little
shoes out and remembered how great they are for bicycling.
Welcome to the group, Takashi. Nice Hunq. And thanks for the extra work
to post in English when it's not your first language.
-liesl
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I enjoyed looking at these photos. So much eye wash, or as my coworkers
used to say, bike porn. The HBs and levers don't look as comfortable as
modern noodles and more contemporary levers. I was also surprised by how
very short the straddle cables are. I have posted Racers on my tandem,
I repeat my suspicion of the head set. If it doesn't need adjustment and
you want a new one, I highly recommend the Cane Creek.
On Friday, April 26, 2013 10:47:44 AM UTC-4, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
wrote:
While you're investigating frame alighnment, it might not hurt to try a
new
$180 for the combo or $130 $50 individually. I've got a KlickFix adapter
frame for it I'll throw in with the bag or combo if you want
it. http://goo.gl/O5kvb
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Thanks for the suggestion Michael. I'll be looking into the headset early
next week.
On Friday, April 26, 2013 9:32:20 AM UTC-7, Michael Hechmer wrote:
I repeat my suspicion of the head set. If it doesn't need adjustment and
you want a new one, I highly recommend the Cane Creek.
On
Hey gang,
Thanks all for the comments and kind words. I was out on an S24O (more on that
latter!) so just getting back to the list. Anyway to answer some questions
that came up:
Great job, Robert! The Quickbeam is an oddly addictive bicycle. What
gear(s) are you running?
Bryan
Thanks
Bill, actually wasn't badmouthing your setup. Lone Peak makes great bags -
I have a pair of their panniers, and they made my first trunk bag. The
Alta has a bar clamp - if you're using it, you have the bag well secured at
top. My point was about using the Carradice tall rando bag on the VO
Hi Shoji,
I found it on the Classic Rendezvous lightweight vintage bicycles
group. I think he posted one of his original bikes there recently.
Best,
Hugh
Hugh
Sunland, Ca
On Fri, Apr 26, 2013 at 7:56 AM, Shoji Takahashi
shoji.takaha...@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks for posting that, Hugh. Nice
Sold.
On Friday, April 26, 2013 11:38:10 AM UTC-5, john muhl wrote:
$180 for the combo or $130 $50 individually. I've got a KlickFix adapter
frame for it I'll throw in with the bag or combo if you want it.
http://goo.gl/O5kvb
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Jan,
Thanks for sharing a part of history and evolution of artisanal frame
building. I really enjoyed the points you made about the differences
between Rene Desbois. I have to concur with Michael that the brake
levers/ hood placement look uncomfortable.
Best,
Hugh
Sunland, CA
On Friday,
My friend Ed and I decided to stretch out of our S24O comfort zone, and
planned to ride the Natchez Trace, end to end. We were camping, but had
another friend willing to drive a support van for us, which ultimately
turned our ride from an ordeal, into a positive learning experience.
We had
I'd be interested to hear more about what you learned, and why was it
almost an ordeal.
René
On Fri, Apr 26, 2013 at 2:12 PM, Rusty Click click...@gmail.com wrote:
My friend Ed and I decided to stretch out of our S24O comfort zone, and
planned to ride the Natchez Trace, end to end. We were
Congratulations - what a great tide - thanks for the photos
On Friday, April 26, 2013 4:12:01 PM UTC-5, Rusty Click wrote:
My friend Ed and I decided to stretch out of our S24O comfort zone, and
planned to ride the Natchez Trace, end to end. We were camping, but had
another friend willing
Grand adventure! Fantastic! Multiday touring is a whole different beastie
than S24Os, that's for sure. We're doing a family destination
camping/running/biking trip next week, which is another way to go too.
Between locations I'll do an equivilant of a sag wagon day, then get picked
up after
Maybe placement but I much prefer the feel of these old Super Record levers
(close to Mafac proportions) to the modern. The bars on this bike are what
Riv used to sell as Nitto Dream Bars. I think but am not certain these are
close to what Riv now calls Mark's bars.
Absolutely!
We've done Inn to Inn type rides before, DC-PGH, out and back to Cumberland MD,
etc., but this was my first primarily camping trip. We learned quit a bit, and
are thankful for it.
Next up, the Katy Trail!
Rusty
click...@gmail.com
On Apr 26, 2013, at 5:51 PM, Deacon Patrick
Hi John. Sounds like you have a lot of things you can try this weekend to try
to solve your issue. In addition to considering getting your alignment checked,
I would also suggest the headset too. The headset that Riv sent with my frame
went indexed steering on me in short order. I wasn't
ive dont the Natchez, C O towpath, and the Katy in that order. all great
trips but prefer the car-free dirt roads best
mike goldman
warwick,r.i.
How to Sleep Like a Rock
Obey this one natural trick to fall asleep and stay asleep all
Nice article! Thanks for posting it.
On Fri, Apr 26, 2013 at 10:51 AM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.comwrote:
Hi Shoji,
I found it on the Classic Rendezvous lightweight vintage bicycles
group. I think he posted one of his original bikes there recently.
Best,
Hugh
Hugh
Sunland, Ca
Miche and Velo Orange both offer 1 threaded needle bearing headsets, if it
comes to that.
On Friday, April 26, 2013 7:47:44 AM UTC-7, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
wrote:
While you're investigating frame alighnment, it might not hurt to try a
new headset. The standard issue Hillborne
The handlebars on the 1980 René Herse are Cinelli 64s. As Matthew pointed
out, Rivendell used to sell these as the Dream Bars. For comfort, the
older Philippe Professionels are much more comfortable. The Nitto Noodles
are loosely based on those, and the Grand Bois Maes Parallel bars are a
Came with my Bleriot when I bought it last year. Clean.
In good shape. Scratch on one side of clamp sleeve (not from me).
$50 CONUS.
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Came with the Bleriot I got last year. I never rode on it. I used a Noodle.
50% CONUS
Clean, Looks good. Scratch on one side of sleeve collar (not from me).
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Rene,
We had originally planned 6 riding days, which in hindsight, was overly
ambitious. There was supposed to be a 100 plus mile day, a couple of 70's,
etc. Add in the weather, and we would never have made any of our planned
camping arrangements. I think the pressure of trying to 'make the
Love Clarks. Just never thought of them as cycling shoes. Rivendell has helped
me rethink lots of stuff.
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FYI, my wife just picked up a couple REALLY nice thin 100% merino wool
v-neck t-shirts. $15, made in Canada. She said they don't have men's cut,
at least at our local one.
Cheers,
David
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Ah. Yes, when I've done tours I've never pre-planned where I will camp,
instead just seeing where the day takes me (or us, when I was with others).
That's easier done in the forest where you can camp anywhere you set up a
tent, so long as you have water.
The Katy Trail looks like a great
I got a couple of nice ones for my daughter from sierratradingpost, but
haven't had luck with men's there, either - they have some, but not what
I'm looking for, and not particularly good buys.
On Friday, April 26, 2013 6:36:53 PM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
FYI, my wife just picked
My apologies to a few who sent some recent inquiries, I should have said
that these have been sold. (I wanted to avoid spamming the list too
frequently!) I received payment this morning.
Best,
Sam
On Friday, April 26, 2013 9:12:11 AM UTC-4, samwe...@gmail.com wrote:
I should mention that
Simply amazing!
René
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On Fri, Apr 26, 2013 at 5:51 AM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com
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Great packing job for the train! I love it. If you are able/interested,
could you post a photo guide to how you do this? I have no idea how my
brain would handle
On Fri, 2013-04-26 at 15:29 -0700, Jan Heine wrote:
The handlebars on the 1980 René Herse are Cinelli 64s. As Matthew
pointed out, Rivendell used to sell these as the Dream Bars.
Not so. The Nitto 176 is the Dream Bar. I have 5 of them in service.
The Cinelli 64 is very different: for one
Thank you! Excellent lessons!
I have a dream of one day doing one of these, hopefully with my son. Still
far from ready for it, both mentally and physically. One of my goals this
year is to get started on making that dream a reality, so I'm going on RBWs
S24O tomorrow and feel both anxious and
Rusty: great photos and story. One day i will do a multi day tour,
though it will have to wait until I get money to latch on to a guided
one. Thank God I just signed a resume writing contract for a prime so
who knows, perhaps at summer's end
On 4/26/13, Dale Click click...@gmail.com wrote:
NITTO Moustache bar.
Came with the Bleriot I got last year. I never rode on it. I used a Noodle.
50$ CONUS
Clean, Looks good. Scratch on one side of sleeve collar (not from me). 26.0
clamp sleeve.
I will try to post some pics tomorrow.
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I'm looking for a gift from my brother. Hurricane Sandy flooded his house
and sank his boat - he could use a little pick-me-up. His primary use
will be riding around town, around campsites and some trails riding. I
would consider any complete Riv that would fit him. His PBH is 82.5cm.
I
I just asked my wife about her 52, and I'm sorry but her reply is not fit
for publication. I think she wants to hold on to it.
Le vendredi 26 avril 2013 20:31:19 UTC-7, Jimmy Hutch a écrit :
I'm looking for a gift from my brother. Hurricane Sandy flooded his house
and sank his boat - he
This is the 3rd e-mail I received on the topic. Do you have 3 bars for
sale? Can you figure out what you want to say in draft form and only send
one e-mail please?
On Fri, Apr 26, 2013 at 8:19 PM, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote:
NITTO Moustache bar.
Came with the Bleriot I got last year.
Hi, all--Riv sez out of stock and May? for these. Anyone have one to sell?
Thanks!
Ryan
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