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On 11/13/2013 11:54 PM, Jim Bronson wrote:
I had short reach brakes before with 700x32mm tires and they barely
fit under the brake bridge. Don't know what that converts to in 650b
subtract the difference in radius (622 - 584 /2) of the smaller rim and
add half the additional width (42-32 /
OK, so 19+5=24. I majored in liberal arts. What is the significance of
the answer? A 650bx42 tire is 24mm smaller than a 700Cx32 tire? (assuming
sizes printed on the sidewall are more or less correct).
On Thu, Nov 14, 2013 at 7:31 AM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:
On 11/13/2013
On 11/14/2013 10:21 AM, Jim Bronson wrote:
OK, so 19+5=24. I majored in liberal arts. What is the significance
of the answer? A 650bx42 tire is 24mm smaller than a 700Cx32 tire?
(assuming sizes printed on the sidewall are more or less correct).
19mm is the additional clearance you get
OK, so I should be able to run Hetres with fenders then.
On Nov 14, 2013 9:40 AM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:
On 11/14/2013 10:21 AM, Jim Bronson wrote:
OK, so 19+5=24. I majored in liberal arts. What is the significance of
the answer? A 650bx42 tire is 24mm smaller than a
Has anyone seen this?
http://v-ccnewengland.blogspot.com/2011/03/sks-longboard-fenders-improved.html
The author explicitly expresses his distaste of these fenders and of the
Rivendell aesthetic, and preaches sanctimoniously about French
re-enactors and anachronistic affectations yet it was a
This seems applicable. http://xkcd.com/386/
With abandon,
Patrick
On Thursday, November 14, 2013 9:31:49 AM UTC-7, Anton Tutter wrote:
Has anyone seen this?
http://v-ccnewengland.blogspot.com/2011/03/sks-longboard-fenders-improved.html
The author explicitly expresses his distaste of these
I like the bar and stem shifter combination on his prewar Evans
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uyGpYXb0Jro/TTtxtIAWUtI/AMs/QYm6dCLwbtU/s1600/IMG_7300.jpg
I don't know if you've ever visited the CABE - none of those guys actually
ride bikes - they just memorialize them
On Thursday, November
Jim
Yes, you should be able to do that. Steve got the rim part right, but the
tire part has a small mistake. You don't half the tire width for this
calculation.
Your existing 700x32 wheel, which barely clears the brake bridge is
(622/2)+32 = 343mm in radius and barely clears the brake
On Thursday, November 14, 2013 11:47:18 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote:
I like the bar and stem shifter combination on his prewar Evans
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uyGpYXb0Jro/TTtxtIAWUtI/AMs/QYm6dCLwbtU/s1600/IMG_7300.jpg
It's also sporting a Riv bottle.
I don't know if you've ever
Yeah, we'll have to differ on that. The paint is in rough shape, but I'm
also looking at the repaint as an opportunity to move to more elegant/less
garish colourway. Midnight blue, blood red or even pea green maybe. We'll
see.
Some days, I like the orange; others, it makes me think 2003.
KJ
Orange is very elegant! I would paint my forest green custom orange in a
heartbeat! But I'm not really looking to repaint right now.
On Thu, Nov 14, 2013 at 11:23 AM, Kieran J kjo...@gmail.com wrote:
Yeah, we'll have to differ on that. The paint is in rough shape, but I'm
also looking at
The wildcard I didn't mention was the 700x32 tires barely cleared the old
brakes, Tektro RX40 short reach. I installed the Tektro R559 and the 650B
wheels the other night and rode it yesterday with Nifty Swifty 650Bx32.8.
There may actually be better clearance under the R559 just given that they
Do what feels right to you regarding crank arm length. I am one of those
people who would never change crankarm length. I think running shorter
cranks to solve pedal strike issues makes as much sense as squeezing your
feet into smaller shoes to solve toe clip overlap.
Many other people who
On Thursday, November 14, 2013 12:23:57 PM UTC-5, Kieran J wrote:
Yeah, we'll have to differ on that. The paint is in rough shape, but I'm
also looking at the repaint as an opportunity to move to more elegant/less
garish colourway. Midnight blue, blood red or even pea green maybe. We'll
About the comment at the end:
As it stands, this traditional, but fairly new (2008) machine now
has classic mudguards appropriate to its era. Bluemel's, right for a
veteran cycle, would be all wrong here: an anachronistic
affectation, and a misuse of a scarce, irreplaceable part.
I would like to trade my MUSA shorts, size XL, for your MUSA shorts, size L.
Mine are navy blue with contrasting black crotch and pocket-innards. Red
bar-tack stitching. Excellent condition, no problems. Current design, just
like this (only Blue/Black):
I already decided that I don't like the current TA 180s on my Riv. I was
going to try to live with them (see Kneesavers thread) but I think I would
prefer to reclaim some ground clearance now that I've seen how low it is.
I do like the 175s on my Paul Taylor so my thinking is maybe it's another
Just Blog
On Thu, Nov 14, 2013 at 11:18 AM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:
About the comment at the end:
As it stands, this traditional, but fairly new (2008) machine now has
classic mudguards appropriate to its era. Bluemel's, right for a veteran
cycle, would be all wrong here:
If you still have the 700 x 32 wheels/tires on hand, just measure the
radius. An owner of the Hetre 42mm told me that he measured the radius of
his wheel at from the middle of the tire at the skewer to the edge is about
33.5 cm. My true 33mm x 700 wheels/tires on the same measurement basis
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cycleexif/~3/Z2v2behJswg/bridgestone-xo-2
Cycle Exif is a worthy follow if your not familiar... A very riv-ish refurb of
a nice XO-2 by the original owner. Nicely photographed too!
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Dead-on. I had the unfortunate chance to make my commute more than 10 miles
when I got home Tuesday night and realized at the steps I left my keys in
the lock I leave on the rack at work, so I had to do a second round trip.
My hands go into mitts below freezing. More shared air inside the
So far that are up to three of us going. Here is the planned ride (switched
from the Pikes Peak region so Denver area folks needn't drive three hours
one way):
The Ride: Colorado Trail, Segment 3. (24 miles RT) with possible options
in the Buffalo Creek Rec. Area. -- open to ideas.
The plan
Missing Link in Berkeley is having their 40th Anniversary Party. It's open
to the public, with the intent that it's for friends of the Link. It's $5
at the door, but it's free for ex-employee/members like myself (1993-2001).
It's from 7 to 10PM tonight. If I see you there then I'll see you
Cool store! Congrats!
On Thu, Nov 14, 2013 at 3:42 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
Missing Link in Berkeley is having their 40th Anniversary Party. It's
open to the public, with the intent that it's for friends of the Link.
It's $5 at the door, but it's free for
Fun question I have wondered what you Riv-peeps do:
Do you allow leaf music to go on and on, or do you stop and remove them?
My front longboard/leafscoop gets leaved up regularly and I leave them as
long as there are no sticks. I hate to stop when riding, but sometimes the
music gets to be too
Here is a link to the trails around the CT segment 3:
http://frmbp.org/maps.html
Quite a few options, and if we want free parking, it looks like we could
just park in Buffalo Creek and go from there.
With abandon,
Patrick
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My brain requires silence. Any leave is a bad leaf. Any music is bad music.
To my brain, anyway. Sardonic grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Thursday, November 14, 2013 4:58:38 PM UTC-7, Michael wrote:
Fun question I have wondered what you Riv-peeps do:
Do you allow leaf music to go on and on,
Patrick
Which rollers do you have, front or back? I'm trying the decide between the
two.
On Friday, November 8, 2013 5:53:12 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote:
I traded a jaded pair of Ortlieb Packer Pluses with fellow lister Joe
Broach for a pristine pair of Ortlieb Rollers, 'cuz I don't need
Wow! That brings back memories...
My mother raced for the Missing Link in 1976. Being only ten years old at that
time, I had no idea that the store was only three years old.
I can still picture Mom in her wool Missing Link jersey and leather hairnet
helmet.
Go Mom!!!
cheers,
Andrew
I stop and pull out any leaf. My brain doesn't like anything rubbing that
shouldn't be rubbing.
On Thursday, November 14, 2013 4:09:50 PM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote:
My brain requires silence. Any leave is a bad leaf. Any music is bad
music. To my brain, anyway. Sardonic grin.
With
Leaves? I would love to ride where it's so quiet I can hear a leaf, haha.
On Nov 14, 2013 7:41 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
I stop and pull out any leaf. My brain doesn't like anything rubbing that
shouldn't be rubbing.
On Thursday, November 14, 2013 4:09:50 PM UTC-8, Deacon
I let it roll while hitting the brakes and pretending to stop in the hope
that the leaf will want to survive and leave me alone. after a short
period of time I stop and remove/destroy/burn/rip/tear/hurt the offending
leaf in an effort to set an example for other leafs that would think
I just kick it into reverse, that usually flushes 'em out.
On Thursday, November 14, 2013 7:50:16 PM UTC-5, Kelly wrote:
I let it roll while hitting the brakes and pretending to stop in the hope
that the leaf will want to survive and leave me alone. after a short
period of time I stop
Tony,
That is a cool site and bike. Thanks for passing along the link.
Erl
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Hmm. He could have ended up in the same place by just replacing the front
(and rear) mudflap with the SKS shorty mudflap. Was going to get more
snarky about the column but will just let him be.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
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Depends on the ride and how I feel. But usually after a couple of minutes,
will stop and pull the offender from the fender stays. On Monday had a
stick kick up and had to quickly stop to prevent any damage.
In general, the noise doesn't bother. Sort of drowns out the voicesG.
Eric Platt
St.
Used to live in Vermont. By far, my favorite riding gear I have ever
purchased is a Marmot dri clime windshirt. I wore it on all but the
coldest days of the winter (i.e. anything above 15 degrees F) and found it
to be an amazing garment. It's like magic.
With a merino long sleeve
Hey Erl, you are very welcome! Are you hanging in there with the cold and
your commute? I'm holding strong so far, actually enjoying the added
challenge a bit. Hoping to get back to some longer rides maybe after
Thanksgiving, it's been a busy fall as always!
Tony
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T or F:
If I trade my 55 Bleriot for a 53 Bleriot, will I lose a little bar
height-ability in relation to saddle height?
I am thinking yes, because while I can keep the stem at maxheight on both
bikes, my 71 cm saddle height will sit me higher above the TT on the
smaller frame a little,
+1 on Marmot dri clime, even for balmy California.
-Jim
On Nov 14, 2013, at 5:34 PM, Zack zack...@gmail.com wrote:
Used to live in Vermont. By far, my favorite riding gear I have ever
purchased is a Marmot dri clime windshirt. I wore it on all but the coldest
days of the winter (i.e.
Bumpin' again!
On Thursday, October 24, 2013 4:19:08 PM UTC-5, Eric wrote:
Okay...bumpin' with price drop. $800 (fees/shipping are additional).
On Thursday, October 24, 2013 12:39:17 AM UTC-5, Eric wrote:
It has been on eBay but it didn't meet my reserve. I'm firm on the price,
which I
I wish I were a little longer of leg. That seems like a deal to me.
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Thanks folks for the responses. I haven't had the time to do anything with
it in the past couple days, but when I just checked the CL listing, it is
gone. (Deleted by author, is what it says.) Wonder if the poster actually
sold a Brooks saddle? We'll probably never know.
-Shawn
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Like all things it depends. Assuming you use the same post and stem you will
lose some height but that is only when both the stem and post are at their max
height. Depending on how high they are on the 55 you may be able to get them
just as high on the 53. If you have both the stem and post at
I purchased a pair (two) Fatty Rumpkin force field tires new. They've
been collecting dust and I haven't even been through the first pair of
original Fatty Rumpkins, plus I'd like to try out the 650b Contis.
That being said, two NEW (never mounted) Fatty Rumpkins for $90 shipped
from Chicago.
Ok, so for further explanation:
55 now has:
Tech deluxe stem up at maxheight.
Saddle height at 71cm (bb-top of saddle).
For the 53 I will use:
Same bars/stem assembly from the 55 at maxheight on the 53.
Same 71cm measurement for saddle height.
So will I have less bar height than the 55, in
Need tech Deluxe with:
6cm extension
190mm rise
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The head tube will be approximately 20mm shorter, same as the seat
tube (unless top tube angle changes). Your saddle height won't change,
but if you're maxing out the stem on the 55, it will be 20mm lower on
the 53.
On 11/14/13, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote:
Ok, so for further
Now to c*ompletely* confuse things..the saddle height will be the same, but
the bars will be slightly lower *and* closer. There's a good chance the
reduced distance will cancel the reduced height, leaving your body in the
same position.
Joe Bernard
Vallejo, CA.
On Thursday, November 14,
Did ya mean saturday nov 23rd or Friday nov 22nd?
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Forgive me for asking a question which has possibly been answered
elsewhere, but what issues are you trying to resolve by going with the
smaller frame?
Only reason I ask is that I've never been on too big a frame, but I've been
on plenty that were too small.
In my personal experience,
Not at all. Thanks for asking.
I need a really short reach to the bars - drops or otherwise.
For instance: I use a 6cm extension Tech Deluxe stem on my Sam with
Noodle drops. Perfect. Love it.
*As for the Bleriot:*
Right now, I have an 8cm Tallux with Albas on my Bleriot. Very short by
Well now...
http://jalopnik.com/swedes-develop-invisible-bike-helmet-1460189477
~Hugh
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