And Doug is still in Europe.
On Sep 24, 2013 9:48 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Nice set in Irvine: http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bik/4082770016.html
If you only knew someone in Irvine...
On 9/24/13, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote:
Hi Rivsters,
ISO 26 touring
Hugh,
I'll look in the parts bin for shifters. Did not know Doug left the country.
Mitch Browne
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Hi Matt,
What a great set of pictures! My family and I spent 2 weeks in the Newport
area a couple of years back, and loved the cycling and kayaking.
I've always wanted to do a bike tour in the area, and now you've got that
itch going again!
Rusty Click
Pittsburgh, PA
On Tuesday, September 24,
I've mounted some of each (clinchers and tubulars), but have found that
pre-stretching them between hands and bare feet- kind of walking around the
tire and stretching it a little here and there and everywhere - makes a
huge difference in getting these on the rim.
On Wednesday, September 25,
and btw, Velomine's price right now is $40/tire for the clinchers.
On Wednesday, September 25, 2013 8:00:29 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote:
I've mounted some of each (clinchers and tubulars), but have found that
pre-stretching them between hands and bare feet- kind of walking around the
tire and
I wish I had a spare $80! But sales come around again ...
Of which speaking: can anyone compare the Grand Bois tires -- Cerf,
the Extra Legeres -- to the PRs in rolling feel, puncture resistance
(or liability), and tread life?
On Wed, Sep 25, 2013 at 7:03 AM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote:
I can't keep up with his schedule!!! :-) Still a nice wheelset, might
be worth the drive down. Or they could meet you at the Metrolink in
Tustin.
On 9/24/13, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote:
And Doug is still in Europe.
On Sep 24, 2013 9:48 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com
26 touring wheels? What are you brewing up, Hugh?
Bryan
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Paul-
Here are a couple of links to the photos of wool cycling shorts from the
'70s. They are from slides I'm slowly scanning so the quality is somewhat
iffy in some cases.
The first one shows a pair inside out on the back of my bike, you can
clearly see the real chamois which would be
really great photos and a fine ride.
On Wednesday, September 25, 2013 7:46:25 AM UTC-5, Rusty Click wrote:
Hi Matt,
What a great set of pictures! My family and I spent 2 weeks in the
Newport area a couple of years back, and loved the cycling and kayaking.
I've always wanted to do a bike
I've found the GB Cerf to be an amazingly low rolling resistance tire.
It's almost like there wasn't any resistance at all. The PRs have more
rolling resistance, and are a PITA to install (really, a three day
process to get tires on?). But, they are much more durable. My first
set of GBs basically
Correction: My tires were the GB Cypres, not Cerf.
On 9/25/13, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
I've found the GB Cerf to be an amazingly low rolling resistance tire.
It's almost like there wasn't any resistance at all. The PRs have more
rolling resistance, and are a PITA to install
Wow, the PR is a tough tire compared to the Cerf? I had huge flat
problems until I installed Stan's.
Do others have the same experience with the Cerfs?
On the other side of the equation: if the Cerf rolls so much better
than the PR, it must be a very nice rolling tire indeed!
Thanks.
On Wed,
Noted.
FWIW: my PRs came to me having been mounted and ridden 20 miles by the
previous owner. I was very pleased to see how easily they mounted on
my Open Pro rims. After using them for a few miles I found I can
easily remove and replace them without using tire levers or even
getting sore thumbs.
Awesome pics, Bill-- Keep scanning
On Wednesday, September 25, 2013 12:50:24 PM UTC-4, bwphoto wrote:
Paul-
Here are a couple of links to the photos of wool cycling shorts from the
'70s. They are from slides I'm slowly scanning so the quality is somewhat
iffy in some cases.
The
Those are cycling shorts in the sense of padded in crotch shorts.
Paul intends -- am I right? -- to make shorts in the pattern of street
shorts but adapted for riding -- no gd padding, no stretch, no tight.
FWIW, I have several pairs of wool cycling shorts in the first sense
of the term and I
Bryan,
I'm picking up a 56 cm Atlantis from Seattle and plan on doing some updates
to the drive and toying with the idea of Albastashes. I'd like it set up
for touring and rough stuff with it's capacity for fat tires. Then the AHH
can be dedicated to more light weight duty.
~Hugh
On Wed, Sep
Hugh,
I have a set of unused 9 speed Shimano LX trigger shifters you can have if you
want them. Maybe not the most Riv-ish but they might work until you could find
or buy some bar ends. They are still in the packaging and have never been
mounted. And of course are indexed.
Cheers!
cm
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I agree with Patrick I'd love to see some good fitting shorts that are well
vented, loose fitting and can if need be accommodate some sort of liner
that helps keep things together if you know what I mean. I don't mind
riding in just street shorts and cotton briefs for short errands around 10
Thanks for the report and photos. I rode in that area for about a week
20-25 years ago and it was/is a perfect bike riding location. Perhaps
Montclair Bobby B. or someone else more local could think about putting
together a Riv.RideEast?
Norman
On Tuesday, September 24, 2013 10:02:17 AM
Exactly. I sort of see these hubs as creating a solution to a problem that
doesn't exist, and in the process, ensuring there will be a problem down
the road.
I honestly don't get why one wouldn't just build a clincher wheelset with
NOS or used freewheel hubs and freewheels. Keeps your old
Matt,
Thanks for sharing those wonderful photos! You captured the essence of
what I consider to be the perfect bicycling experience. How long was your
trip, and how many miles did you cover?
Anton Tutter
Somerville, MA
On Tuesday, September 24, 2013 10:02:17 AM UTC-4, Matt Beebe wrote:
Hi
Yes, Michael, I switched from a bar end to a Thumbie on my Noodle handlebar'd
commuter. It works perfectly. Consider exactly where you will mount them and
measure accordingly. Mine is on the wedge-taper section nearest the stem.
Right/rear shifter only. Also, I used a 90 degree brake noodle
+1 on Ultegra bar ends on Paul's Thumbies. I was coming off a MTB to my
Ram and the oem DT shifters were uncomfortably distant for me to shift
properly. I set up an indexed 3x9 with thumbies which I am very happy
with. I did get a 48cm noodle to mitigate crowding of all that hardware on
top
My ladyfriend isn't quite happy with her porteur rack cargo system (too
much weight in front makes the bike feel unwieldy to her), so I'm
researching alternatives. I like the looks of the small Saddlesack in tan;
I think it'll go pretty well with the bike. It's advertised as fitting a
13
Quote: a short beard wards off those people, especially if it's grey
white :-). Rear view mirror, wool socks w/sandals
Ahem...Apparently I was drinking the KoolAid before I even knew there was a
guy named Peterson. : )
It's not so much we've been sold on something as being reassured
I have been getting some weird, annoying and persistent pains lately.
Nothing debilitating but enough to make me uncomfortable. I plan to play
with my fit geometry over the next few weeks and wanted to seek out the
knowledge and experience of the group. I realize that Fit is perhaps one of
I know that some of you out there run aluminum fenders and others don't,
out of concern for the lifespan of such fenders, so I just wanted to put
this out as a data point. After about two years of faithful service, my
powdercoated Civia fenders have kicked the bucket.
About a month ago I
It's not so much we've been sold on something as being reassured you're
maybe OK after all. Yes that's it isn't it.
~Hugh
Hugh
Sunland, Ca
On Tue, Sep 24, 2013 at 5:02 AM, Michael Flournoy
m...@sewlesstraveled.comwrote:
Quote: a short beard wards off those people, especially if it's grey
I think the Atlantis and your AHH will make for a nice stable of Rivs.
Tom
On Wednesday, September 25, 2013 10:51:26 AM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote:
Bryan,
I'm picking up a 56 cm Atlantis from Seattle and plan on doing some
updates to the drive and toying with the idea of Albastashes. I'd like
Hey there -
Finally decided that since this has not been on a bike for a couple years,
it should go somewhere it will get used and appreciated.
I bought one of the early series Hobo Bags - Baggins Brand. This was in
heavy waxed canvas in the tan color, and has both the stick rather than
It's hard to generalize from a few rides. When I started using PR's, I got
a flat on my very first ride (300K), then 4 flats on a 600K. I judged that
all but one of the flats would have happened with most tires. I then
continued to ride the tires for hundreds of miles without a flat, including
Haven't used it with a laptop, but do have the Saddlesack Small. Your
concerns about it hitting a frame or seatpost are valid. In my case, it
bounces against the rear rack. If I were to do this, would want the
computer in a protective sleeve of some sort to cushion any impact.
As to a sprung
I just put this together and now family issues are forcing me to sell it. I
could wait a bit but would rather not get attached to it as it's a
fantastic bike and I won't want to let it go. I just had this built up
(largely by my local shop) with all new parts. The only parts that are
used
Also I have the downtube stops that i can include in case you wanted to
switch the brakes to bar end, thumbies or brifters.
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I'll keep this in mind next time I'm moving pianos!!! :-)
On 9/25/13, jar351 jar...@gmail.com wrote:
I know that some of you out there run aluminum fenders and others don't,
out of concern for the lifespan of such fenders, so I just wanted to put
this out as a data point. After about two years
Tom,
Don't forget the Betty:-)
Hugh
Sunland, Ca
On Wed, Sep 25, 2013 at 12:35 PM, Tom Virgil tevir...@gmail.com wrote:
I think the Atlantis and your AHH will make for a nice stable of Rivs.
Tom
On Wednesday, September 25, 2013 10:51:26 AM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote:
Bryan,
I'm picking
Hugh
Sunland, Ca
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From: Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com
Date: Wed, Sep 25, 2013 at 11:27 AM
Subject: Re: ISO 26 Tour Wheelset.
To: allenmichael allenmich...@mac.com
This list is great. I will respond to all in do time...just a bit on the
busy side at
If you know of someone who can inspect and tension them properly, REI sells
26 wheels with Deore Hubs and Sun CR-18 rims. I would not even mention
these unless they were tensioned up properly by someone with skill, as of
themselves as they are, very weak tension and not ridable for very long !
If I am carrying the laptop up front, it's on my platrack (in the
slickersack), and it feels OK, but maybe it would feel sluggish just like
her porteur rack set-up.
Only yesterday did I realize that the inner sleeve of my Carsick panniers
can fit a 13' macbook . It feels much better to me
I will also consider breaking it up as follows if people are interested. I
would prefer an all at once thing and the price is cheaper that way.
Sugino Aplina 172.5 - $130
Tiagra FD 31.8 w/ shim - $25
105 GS RD - $50
Ultegra/A23 wheels - $400
Kojak TIres - $70
Shimano Levers - $25
Tektro
Classy. I like the use of the irish strap.
On Wednesday, September 25, 2013 9:24:49 AM UTC-7, jar351 wrote:
I know that some of you out there run aluminum fenders and others don't,
out of concern for the lifespan of such fenders, so I just wanted to put
this out as a data point. After
bummer to see you forced to sell it. it really is a delightful bike. now that
mike is going to have them in baby blue i'm thinking about picking up another
one. :-)
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bummer to see you forced to sell it. it really is a delightful bike. now that
mike is going to have them in baby blue i'm thinking about picking up another
one. :-)
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I hate using sun screen so prefer my shorts to cover my knees when riding.
Wool knickers I've seen all go for the Victorian era sporting gentleman
look. Not my style. If you offer one with board short proportions my
order will follow.
On Monday, September 23, 2013 6:52:57 AM UTC-5, Paul Y
Looks good Paul the cut looks right. Short above the knee and straight cut.
I'm curious about the lengths and whatnot..
The action shot is money.
I would be interested!
Kickstarter?
On Monday, September 23, 2013 4:52:57 AM UTC-7, Paul Y wrote:
Hi all,
I'm looking for some feedback on my pet
I was wondering about the Albastashes on long rides, I see a number of
folks using them on tours so they must be comfortable right? Well I'm going
to give em a try on the Atlantis.
~Hugh
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So I called and Gap Fire road a private road that DOESN't connect to
Prospector Gap.
So instead. Doing the Gold Fish Ride.
9/29 930ish at Walut Creek Bart.
Proposed route.
http://goo.gl/maps/ZEPaS
Jenny Oh did a great write up and took pictures a couple of months ago,
maybe a year.
If you are going to tell me that you ride Betty Foy and it is not your
wife's bike, I am going to be really impressed. I will still be impressed
if it is your wife's bike.
3 Rivs in one household is quite a stable indeed.
Best regards,
Tom
On Wednesday, September 25, 2013 3:59:34 PM UTC-7,
Tom,
I just didn't want you to forget my Wife's Betty :-) Though I can ride it
as it's a 55 cm out of respect I''m giving letting my wife have Betty to
her self. And yes I think the stable is going nicely...but this will be it
for a good while, no more acquisitions unless of course the deal of
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