Recently I ride the Haleiwa Metric Century on my Quickbeam with Albas and then
did a couple of 75-80 mile rides on my Hunqapillar with Albas. All three rides
included some climbing (actually not all that much on the HMC) and parts
heading into stiff tradewinds. It was all good and I was glad to
Carradice has outstanding customer service. They've always been
way-above-and-beyond helpful whenever I've contacted them about minor stuff
with old bags (issues that had nothing to do with quality). They really
do stand behind their goods.
As for quick-release capability, I like the
The place that looks tight is not so much the width, but the rear length.
It looks like the tire might hit the too long rear bolt that honjo vo
use on al fenders. Bertoud fenders definitely offer more front to back
clearance. These fenders came to me used and I don't know if the stays
have
I wonder about road noise from the Compass 26 tire. M Schwalbe Marathon
Racers are quite noisy, especially considering that they don't come with a
lot of tread and most of that has been worn off of my tires. Tires on a
tandem wear out fast and I'm extra cautious because I suspect my stoker is
I've done 75 miles on forest roads with lots of climbs. Plenty of hand
position variety, so long as your gears are positioned to not block them
(bar end shifters, or putting thumb shifters up high, near the middle,
etc). I ride glove free and have no problems.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Friday,
I have an orange Rambouillet, complete with beausage from a nincompoop
who bumped it over hobby-horsing his plastic Merckx (oxymoron?) at the
start of a ride, scarfing the length of the right seat stay. I looked into
a repaint and yes, the color is a complex application and will buy you a a
I did a lot of 40-60 milers last summer. I find them comfortable for any
distance and can't possibly imagine them getting less comfortable for longer
distances (assuming of course, you like riding them to begin with). I have
many, many years on these bars now--ever since since 2006, when I
Opted to move shifters from the DT to the handle bar on my next bike*.
Riv offers Paul Thumbies set up to work with Shimano bar end or with Riv
Silver Shifters. Among my vintage hoard are more Simplex Retrofriction and
Campy DT shifters than any human should be allowed. Believe Campy and
I did my Northern Tier cross country on a Bruce Gordon with Albas.
Depending on terrain and weather I was putting in 75 miles per day. One
110 miler in North Dakota / Western Minnesota. Bars were angled slightly
down with non-padded but cotton infused Keirin style track bar grips.
On
I would be interested in the left only shifter. I've never tried
retrofriction so would be especially interested in that. I have only tried
the silver levers, and regular Shimano barcons in 7-8 spd. I plan to
install a right Barcon and in the left bar end a mirror. I was going to go
with a
Dave - Sorry, I promised the spare to someone who reached me off line
apparently a few seconds before your post.
At least for the start I am going with the Watson Ti Revelation
bar: http://www.watsoncycles.com/Handlebars.aspx?ProductId=20 essentially a
longer titanium version of the Jitensha
Rivendell Nitto Bullmoose bars. 150mm. Raw fillet finish, no longer
available.
These were never used collected dust in my basement.
I need $100 for these, your choice of shipping PayPal fees (if
applicable) are additional.
Weight: 30.6 ounces (867.5 grams)
Reach: 150mm
Top of quill to
I had a few questions in regards to shipping. It is NOT included.
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Would be interesting if Rivendell had lugged versions and hammered versions
of their bars.
Just a lug collar at the ends of the drops and staches. Maybe at the clamp
sleeve, too. Maybe the sleeve could be a lug itself.
Hammered finish would be cool on Albas and Boscos, etc.
Bullmeeses coul
San Antonio is making good progress on their greenways trails with a goal
of eventually tying them all together. They have 68 miles completed
(disjointed) and another 85 miles planned that link them all.
The paths all follow the creeks( and SA River), which provides shade over
much of the
An exchange of ownership, from one Sean to another. Bag is sold.
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A few more pics:
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-K-rPbsajD8Q/UcXMhgJtsVI/ABE/HQ4wE37Mg7c/s1600/DSCF0095.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-XQbu7-CKt48/UcXMMrHZeBI/AA8/owUyItIl-7w/s1600/DSCF0093.JPG
Thanks everyone for your feedback. Greatly appreciated. I went ahead and
ordered a pair of CompassesI had a set of Avocet's 26 1.75 tires back
in the day and loved them. I expect these should be even nicer. Again,
Thanks.
On Wednesday, June 19, 2013 3:26:05 PM UTC-7, clayton wrote:
I
I've heard a lot of really good things about SA. I haven't been there for a
long time, but I remember it fondly!
Cheers,
David
On Sat, Jun 22, 2013 at 9:09 AM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote:
San Antonio is making good progress on their greenways trails with a goal
of eventually tying
Cute!
On Friday, June 21, 2013 12:54:45 PM UTC-7, bwphoto wrote:
I ran across this from the London Cyclist a great example of promoting the
unracer or just riding. Admittedly it does take place during a race but
the end tells it all. Here's the link:
Ride for ice cream.
dougP
On Saturday, June 22, 2013 9:51:26 AM UTC-7, clayton wrote:
Cute!
On Friday, June 21, 2013 12:54:45 PM UTC-7, bwphoto wrote:
I ran across this from the London Cyclist a great example of promoting
the unracer or just riding. Admittedly it does take place during
I understand the Saluki and Homer have similar 'issues' with Hetres and fenders.
I'm switching to Dia Comp 750 center pulls from the silver side pulls as it
looks like that will give me a little more clearance.
I've picked up the brakes but haven't got a chance to put them on.
Still conflicted
In light of all the Rambouillets coming up for sale recently, I'd like to
try and find one in 62cm. Any color, frameset or complete.
In addition to an outright purchase, I'd also be open to trading my blue
60cm for your 62cm.
If you have (or know of) one, drop me a line and let's talk.
downtown is great to ride, easy to get around in traffic, and easy to get
to and from the trails. Also downtown has city bike rentals - you register
online, pick up a bike any of two dozen kiosks and return it to any kiosk
http://sanantonio.bcycle.com/
On Saturday, June 22, 2013 11:42:00 AM
All this commerce in Rambouillets! I'd be interested to learn particular
reasons why people are selling and why they are buying -- ie, why you want
to get rid of, or acquire, a Ram rather than something else.
I am beginning to think that the Ram, like the Atlantis and the Quickbeam,
is a
I have done the Grizzly Peak Century four times. It's pretty hilly and I
get by fine on my Sam with Albatross bars. I often get remarks of how
comfortable I look. I notice most people ride the hoods of their drop bars
which doesn't look that much different from my position #2 at the front
part
Now owning both a Ram a Saluki I would answer yes, the Saluki is a 650B
Ram, or perhaps Romulus. Mine has cantis, which is perfect for me. I
would bet the two tube sets are identical. Both of mine are 62's but the
Saluki has a slightly longer TT, which eliminates the slight TCO I have
with
Don't mean to change the topic. I don't ride Albs but can certainly
appreciate why people like them and can actually especially see them on
longer rides where a more upright position is appreciated. But I have
always wondered about standing up with them. I often stand up on short
ramps
Yes, I stand with the Albas. No worries. None. And that's from a guy with
constant vertigo (it took me a year to be able to, but now my brain better
understands the bike, we get along even better than before).
With abandon,
Patrick
On Saturday, June 22, 2013 2:39:18 PM UTC-6, Michael Hechmer
Bump, for a wonderful frame, fork, bb (killer bb!) and headset.
My PBH, by the way, is approx. 96cm and it fits me perfectly with an 11cm
Tallus stem.
Better pictures of the frame and fork can now be found here, as I've
finally stripped down the bike to the f/f:
www.flickr.com/bassandbike
Hi. I'm wanting to try out some Kojaks in 26 inch size. Does anyone out there
have a used pair I could purchase? It's for a mt bike to urban commuter
conversion. I'm open to almost any width.
Thanks. ph. Reply to author or email me at philrhu at the big G in the cloud.
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I stand up all the time with Albas. As long as the stem is out a bit more than
drops, I find them almost easier to stand with. Extra room and leverage.
Brian Hanson
On Jun 22, 2013, at 1:39 PM, Michael Hechmer mhech...@gmail.com wrote:
Don't mean to change the topic. I don't ride Albs but
In just 20 1/2 miles (plus half an hour at the mid-point standing in the
sun and wind talking to someone about his neat '70s Vitus Vangal French
import and hearing about his early '80s Sumitomo titanium):
1 28 oz bottle.
50 oz from a 100 oz Platypus bladder (fits nicely into the saddlebag).
At
Eric, I assumed shipping was not included. Still very interested.
Michael allen
415 283 7579
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Really, some sort of a program where people rent bikes for short trips in a
dense urban area!
[clutches pearls]
Don't tell Dorothy Rabinowitz!
Cheers,
David
On Sat, Jun 22, 2013 at 12:06 PM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote:
downtown is great to ride, easy to get around in traffic, and easy
I see you're in VT. I'm in CT. New England being what it is, you, like me,
probably have some rather steep hills. I stand on my bikes (all have a-bars)
for the steep stuff and the a-bars are great. I usually grip at the brake lever
or just beyond for standing. Lots of leverage and feels very
Hey, this was a great ride! My first Brevet, and my longest single-day ride
yet, 75 miles in all. So may Rivs in the ride, plus lots of RBW influence,
from bags, racks, clothing, bits 'n pieces. Most fun was meeting other
riders and chatting while riding. I knew it would be a good day when I
It was a good ride, a lot better than the very wet and windy Spring
Populaire in 2012. I took my recently converted to 650b Rambouillet running
Hetres. I only took a few shots but you can see them here :
Hi there,
Some of these parts I've just pulled off the AHH f/f I'm trying to sell in
another postsome are random things I've had laying around.
All prices include shipping to Continental US. Paypal preferred!
Sugino XD2 Triple: 24-36-46, light chainring wear, some light shoe skuff,
Patrick: I'll take the Iris cages if they are still available.
Thanks, Patrick Moore
On Sat, Jun 22, 2013 at 8:38 PM, LouisvillePatrick bassandb...@yahoo.comwrote:
Hi there,
Some of these parts I've just pulled off the AHH f/f I'm trying to sell in
another postsome are random things
Hi Patrick, I'll scarf up the Noodles and Iris cages if still
available. Can paypal straightaway, unless I fall asleep before you
reply, in which case I can pay tomorrow. :^}
Cheers,
Paul Brodek
Hillsdale, NJ
Quoting LouisvillePatrick :
All prices include shipping to Continental
I'll take the cages
Jason
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These guys work fast. I like your 67 cm ahh. I got one from this group a
few weeks ago.
On Saturday, June 22, 2013, LouisvillePatrick wrote:
Hi there,
Some of these parts I've just pulled off the AHH f/f I'm trying to sell in
another postsome are random things I've had laying around.
They do indeed!
The King Cages and Noodles are spoken for!
On Saturday, June 22, 2013 11:26:26 PM UTC-4, Curtis wrote:
These guys work fast. I like your 67 cm ahh. I got one from this group a
few weeks ago.
On Saturday, June 22, 2013, LouisvillePatrick wrote:
Hi there,
Thanks Curtis! That AHH F/F is for sale in another posting. :(
It is my favorite frame of all time. I absolutely loved italas I have to
make some changes.
I'm wondering if my pricing is to high...no one has made a peep...the DTT may
not be helping.
Patrick
I like the dtt. Your price seems ok. Maybe not many tall folks looking.
I smile every time I see the ahh.
On Saturday, June 22, 2013, Patrick Johnson wrote:
Thanks Curtis! That AHH F/F is for sale in another posting. :(
It is my favorite frame of all time. I absolutely loved italas
Patrick,
I can't speak for the sellers, but for me the Rambouillet is possibly the
best all around bike I have owned. Some have commented that it's
overbuilt, but at 6'2 230, it might as well be a skinny tubed rando bike
that so many rave about. I also own a lugged Dave Kirk Terraplane built
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