I just read Dave's comments on the Smart Sam's. So if your riding a 58 cm
or larger Atlantis then you need to go with the 45's as I read it the 26
Atlantis's can take the 2.1/55 mm tire of course with out no fenders.
Still need recommendations on a All rounder slicker tread though.
Best,
This is my second attempt to post this - first attempt did not show up -
might have used an incorrect Google ID.
In any event, there is a beautiful red original mixte with good equipment
on the Bay. These don't show up that often. Have no association with
seller.
Charlie
Apologies if this
So I live in Arkansas as opposed to MN :), and I'm looking for a good
winter shirt/sweater. Basically I want somthing I can wear riding,
fishing, and hiking in 40-60 degree weather that could also be worn for
general use. Too often now I end up with just a cotton sweatshirt or
something and
Welcome, Charlie. Sounds like you just joined the list? If so, your initial
post's are moderated, which explains it not showing up. Good looking
Wilbury. Links fly all the time. Here you
go:
I never pass up a Latin lesson from Virgil.
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On Oct 10, 2013, at 9:59 PM, Tom Virgil tevir...@gmail.com wrote:
If you are using Romulus as second declension, accusative, that would be
Romulos.
Man, I am still suffering from being taught by the Jesuits.
On Thursday,
Either Woolie is great, depending on how warm blooded you are and if you're
sitting around or moving. The key is to have layering options so you can
easily adjust as needed. The sweater will be warmer though neither will
stop the wind. You may want a nylon shell for that if you need it.
With
Does the rollyneck one tend to run tight on the neck? I think that would
bug me, but not sure I like the patches on the military looking
one..choices choices... :)
On Friday, October 11, 2013 7:27:43 AM UTC-5, NWAJack wrote:
So I live in Arkansas as opposed to MN :), and I'm looking
After the success of last year's *Classic Bicycles* Calendar – our stocks
sold out within a single day! – we teamed up with Rizzoli again to bring
you a *2014 Calendar of Classic Bicycles*. Once again, it features
beautiful studio photographs of an eclectic selection of wonderful
machines. The
I have my eye on it... for sale just down the road from me. I've
wanted a Riv mixte for quite a while, hoping it doesn't go too high.
On 10/11/13, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:
Welcome, Charlie. Sounds like you just joined the list? If so, your initial
post's are moderated, which
Oh, that is nice...
On Friday, October 11, 2013 6:40:40 AM UTC-4, Charlie wrote:
This is my second attempt to post this - first attempt did not show up -
might have used an incorrect Google ID.
In any event, there is a beautiful red original mixte with good equipment
on the Bay. These
*Experimenting with Centerpulls, you say?*... Careful, some regard
centerpulls as a gateway brake... leading to heavier stuff, like drum and
eventually hydraulic brakes... Don't go there, friend... I'm living it,
and have been trying to get clean for years... it's a dark place.
Just say
Haha. In all seriousness though I always found centerpulls the most
aesthetically pleasing, being a CV guy for a while but also found no real
difference in stopping. They did give a bit more clearance to run Hetres on
my AHH, however.
On Oct 11, 2013 10:29 AM, Montclair BobbyB
I can't speak to the roll polly one, but love my Sargent sweaters. Elbow
patches make them last a lot longer for me.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Friday, October 11, 2013 7:31:29 AM UTC-6, NWAJack wrote:
Does the rollyneck one tend to run tight on the neck? I think that would
bug me, but not
Since retiring I found that my Trek 620 commuter wasn't seeing much use,
and after I bought a Saluki on this list I pretty much stopped riding it
all together. I tried selling it but no one made me a decent offer and I
liked the ride too much to just give it away. When someone offered a good
My favorite cool weather sweater (or equivalent) is a fine thread +
tightly woven Pendleton button up. It blocks the wind better than either
the sweaters or shirts from Riv. I own/wear a WollyWarm vest sometimes. I
also have an Ausie Wool zip-neck that I love and wear frequently. If I were
On Wednesday, October 9, 2013 10:33:50 AM UTC-7, ayjaydee wrote:
What are your thoughts on this sudden discovery of the pleasures of
off-pavement riding by the gravel specific bike manufacturers. It seems to
me that they feel they have invented a whole new form of bicycle activity.
Well,
But even Greg's Gitane and the Colnago are both lugged steel, i presume?
On Fri, Oct 11, 2013 at 8:53 AM, Jan Heine hein...@earthlink.net wrote:
After the success of last year's *Classic Bicycles* Calendar – our stocks
sold out within a single day! – we teamed up with Rizzoli again to bring
Bill, my first reaction to the diacompe rack was also - it's so tiny it's cute.
Ended up using it as a basket support on my sister-in-laws bike.
I have been refurbishing old 10 speeds for the last few years and have found
center pulls as good or better than side pulls.
Ryan S
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I used the Ritchey Speedmax Beta on my lugged Stumpjumper. Rolls well on
pavement and off road.
http://ritcheylogic.com/mountain/tires/speedmax-beta-mountain-tire.html
I had the 40mm version of the Smart Sams on my Hillborne. Pretty slow on
pavement but does well off-road.
I think the Big
I love my Schwalbe Duremes (700 x 50 mm) and how smooth they are on
paved/packed road yet handle all the single track I've tossed their way
well. If I were doing a trip that involved a lot of mud or sand, I'd likely
want a fat bike. But no flats in the 18 months I've used them. They're
Nice date, that.
Started at Rincon Park, at the base of the Bay Bridge. Realized that it
being dark, it would be kind of hard to find anyone that actually showed up
unless they already knew my cell phone or email address. Two folks joined
at the Ferry Terminal, as we rode along the waterfront
Howdy folks. Speaking as a Rivendell Bicycle Works mechanic, I can offer a
couple of tidbits about brake stuff that may help out here:
It's one thing to compare brakes to brakes -- Silver sidepulls to Paul
Racers, for an easy example -- but it's another thing to compare brake
*set-ups* from
Tut, nothing really exists until it's been successfully marketed,
accessorized and niche'd. B-)
Steve
On Wed, Oct 9, 2013 at 1:33 PM, ayjaydee utaw...@gmail.com wrote:
What are your thoughts on this sudden discovery of the pleasures of
off-pavement riding by the gravel specific bike
Brian nailed it.
On Friday, October 11, 2013 10:43:28 AM UTC-7, brian tester wrote:
Howdy folks. Speaking as a Rivendell Bicycle Works mechanic, I can offer a
couple of tidbits about brake stuff that may help out here:
It's one thing to compare brakes to brakes -- Silver sidepulls to Paul
Spoken like a true professional. Someone should write up a Rivendell's Way
To Canti/V/Centerpull/Single Pivot/Dual Pivot Happiness. The IRDs on the
Sam that Riv set up were the best brakes I've used, bar none, and I've used
most of them.
Speak more to us about housing: quality, lubrication (what
Mike,
I'm going to go with the Big Ben's for AR riding and Smart Sam's or Furious
Fred's for single track. Thanks for the input.
-Hugh
On Oct 11, 2013 9:26 AM, Mike Schiller mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote:
I used the Ritchey Speedmax Beta on my lugged Stumpjumper. Rolls well on
pavement and
Hugh: a word of warning about the Furious Freds. They are wonderful tires,
with sealant, and are probably the best all rounder-type riding tires, at
least for my taste -- wide, soft, light, fast, more dirt than pavement. But
they are veruy thin and for rocks and roots I'd suggest something beefier
Patrick,
Don't know but I thought I saw Duremes tandem's on Schwalbe's web site?
Don't know if those work for you. And great feedback on your tires.
Are you going to grab those Supreme's on the list. At least that's what I
thought they were. I'm mobile at the moment so my accuracy is
GAH! WANT!!
##makes grabby hands##
what was the BuyItNow price?
On Friday, October 11, 2013 7:10:05 AM UTC-7, Montclair BobbyB wrote:
Oh, that is nice...
On Friday, October 11, 2013 6:40:40 AM UTC-4, Charlie wrote:
This is my second attempt to post this - first attempt did not show
I swear I think it was 2k, I was putting out feelers at home but I have an
offer in on a house and was told a firm no... Ah well, Someone is gonna get
a sweet ride.
On Oct 11, 2013 3:18 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
GAH! WANT!!
##makes grabby hands##
what was the BuyItNow
Hi Hugh,
I've been riding Big Bens on my Hunqapillar (48cm takes 26 wheels) for the
past several months, and probably ridden ~1,000 miles. I got them from Riv,
mounted to Aeroheat rims, and they measure just over 52mm now. You can find
picks on the Flickr group.
I mainly ride them on the
I've had this trouble w/ a couple of Brooks saddles. If you remove the seat
post and hold it in your lap or on a table, it is a bit easier to slowly
tighten the bolt and gently force the rails to fit the seat post. I
tighten the seat post bolt first in the middle, and then at both ends of
the
Sounds like a great time. I will clear the date.
On Wednesday, October 9, 2013, Jeremy Till wrote:
This sounds amazing! Just might have to take some time off for this
On Wednesday, October 9, 2013 6:14:19 PM UTC-7,
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I've got a Nitto Tallux 70mm if you're still looking. In great condition off my
Atlantis. I'm going to Dirtdrop. Was thinking of $60. Give me a call if
interested 310-968-6910
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These don't come up often - looks real good with some nice equipment.
Way big for me and not associated in any way other than a huge mixte
fan
Charlie
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You probably have a post that takes 30 mm rails for Njs saddles
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Hugh,
No problem! The more information we get the better.
Congrats on the 56cm Atlantis. Of the production bikes out there, that
would be my first choice and if I had a chance to ride one and like it a
lot I might even choose it over the custom frameset I plan to have built.
The 820
I have a pair of the mustache bars for sale on this list (see the sale
tags) for 40 but willing to part with for 30. I've had both bars and each
have their advantages - the mustache is definitely the more aggressive bar
of the two, but less aggressive than being in the drops on a drop bar.
I would also like to know.
The website says the following which isn't very useful as it doesn't claim
one to be more puncture resistant than the other:
*Kevlar®Guard*
We have improved the well known Kevlar belt. The protective layer is
stronger and safer, but, at the same time, now more
Yes, there are Dureme tandem tires, but they have additional bits to the
standard Dureme and I'm not sure I'd like it. So I'm stocking up on another
pair offered on this group, which should keep me good for ___ years.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Friday, October 11, 2013 1:12:38 PM UTC-6, hsmitham
The DZ Nuts that she reviews favorably is my current choice as well. Works
just fine for me. (I used Assos for years but a formula change a couple of
seasons ago caused a rash reaction that put me right off the stuff. And
the saddle for a while...)
On Thu, Oct 10, 2013 at 2:10 AM, doc
I'm just imagining the wealth of owning at least 3 Titanium railed Brooks
saddles.
Did you try 3 of 5? 3 of 20? 3 of 36,000? The mountains of wealth!
Anyway, like others I run a B17 standard on an S-83, both bought from Riv,
no rail width issue.
On Wednesday, October 9, 2013 4:47:44 PM
Hugh, I know Patrick loves his FF's but those are seriously lightweight
tires made for off road racing on hardpack. Minimal tread and super thin
sidewalls + flats and tears. The Big Ben's will cover almost all the
riding you will do off road I think. I would get the Supreme's or the new
My all time favorite sweaters are the lightest weight (200g/m) zip neck
base layers from Woolpower. They are out of Sweden, I believe, but there
are a few places that sell it on the interwebs. Most of mine were
purchased from Granfors Bruks (lately famous in these circles for making
the
I was hoping no one posted it on here to reduce exposure:). I am interested and
will be following price. Pretty rare to see this mixte for sale in 60cm.
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Michael,
Congrats on your new build! I'm quite fond of the older Trek's myself and
converted what I believe to be a 1982 715. I'd considered the Bilenkey
SS, re-paint route as well but I was able to get side pull's that reach
the 650B rims. My 42mm EL Hetre's just barely fit, getting the
Jack:
I still have the Patagonia Expedition Weight Capilene zip-T top I bought in
NWA at the PR with multi-usefulness in mind (an itchy cheap wool option was
only available in olive green).
I have s Smartwool merino medium weight jersey knit crew has been my most
used piece here in
As nice as the bike is, I have to admit that a bike that size with 650b wheels
looks odd to my eye. Just a personal thing.
• Perry
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Yeah, geez. :) I feel lucky owning 3 lugged steel bikes.
On Fri, Oct 11, 2013 at 3:16 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
I'm just imagining the wealth of owning at least 3 Titanium railed Brooks
saddles.
Did you try 3 of 5? 3 of 20? 3 of 36,000? The mountains of wealth!
Ditto here... although I don't know if I could pull it off, was hoping
to not raise to much awareness... :-) My size, local to me... man it's
tempting.
FYI, original BIN was indeed $2K
On 10/11/13, Mattt mattto...@gmail.com wrote:
I was hoping no one posted it on here to reduce exposure:). I
From Diego to Francisco, the saints are going to be well represented!
On 10/9/13, Curtis McKenzie cmcy...@gmail.com wrote:
Sounds like a great time. I will clear the date.
On Wednesday, October 9, 2013, Jeremy Till wrote:
This sounds amazing! Just might have to take some time off for
Forgot to say, a propos of Stan's: I've been skinting on the amount I put
into the 29er tubes; 2 oz instead of the 6 oz or so I hear Stan recommends
for tubeless 29er tires. At any rate, today's ride took me through the
usual meadows of goatheads, with thorns momentarily embedded before they
are
On Friday, October 11, 2013 8:19:58 AM UTC-7, Tim Gavin wrote:
But even Greg's Gitane and the Colnago are both lugged steel, i presume?
Absolutely! Even the Caminargent is lugged, but made from aluminum. Only
the Jo Routens is fillet-brazed...
Jan Heine
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I haven't been able to go for a ride the past few days and just browsing
through all your photos on Flickr is a wonderful vicarious adventure that helps
fill the desire to go and do what I can't right now. Thank you!
With abandon,
Patrick
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I simply don't need the waterproofing, just the size and the wide,
unencumbered mouth.
LMK, offlist, please.
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One more from st Francis.. Sounds too good to miss.
Michael Allen
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Y'all need to set up a carpool!!!
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One more from st Francis.. Sounds too good to miss.
Michael Allen
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I have Specialized Bar Phat gel on my Sam Noodles. But the tape is getting
worn.
How is the Riv cork tape? Wide enough and flexible enough to wrap over bars
with gel pads on them?
Anyone got pics of their bars with the RBW cork black tape on it?
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Michael,
Very insightful regarding all those points especially the funnel shaped
entry point and cable size. I suspect some would say the derailleur cables
needs to be a smaller diameter so the cable flexes a bit more especially at
the rear with all the curves. I'm just guessing here as I am
The Date is in the Calendar. Looking forward to it. Keep a tent spot open
for me as it's a long drive home and I'll be enjoying the post ride
activities.
~Hugh
Wednesday, October 9, 2013 6:14:19 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
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