That's impressive to train for rando. Good luck with the training. Glad you're
getting back on your bike and training for something fun.
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Great news. Hope you enjoy many happy miles on your Riv.
Sincerely, Don
On Tuesday, January 28, 2014 7:26:23 PM UTC-8, Cecily Walker wrote:
Thanks to the miracles of modern science and physiotherapy, I'm back
riding my bike a lot sooner than expected! I'll still need a knee
I have found that riding un clipped helps me avoid knee pain issues. I
used to clip in (well, wear lycra, ride skinny tires, you know the
drill) but gave up to better manage hot weather muscle cramps in my
feet. The knee relief was an unexpected bennie for me. And of course,
led down that
Great news Cecily. Good physical therapist are worth every penny they make
and more. So glad to hear that your recovery is ahead of schedule. Now
just make sure to enjoy every ride. You've earned it.
Michael
On Tuesday, January 28, 2014 10:26:23 PM UTC-5, Cecily Walker wrote:
Thanks to
Natchez/Jackson is 100 miles from Nashville/Franklin
On Tuesday, January 28, 2014 2:56:28 PM UTC-6, Leslie wrote:
That's not my neck of the state; but, this looks interesting in the area:
http://www.nps.gov/natr/planyourvisit/bicyclinghome.htm
-L
On Tuesday, January 28, 2014 2:41:35 PM
oops, sorry - they have expanded the parkway to Nashville - I checked the
maps - that would be an amazing ride. The original parkway goes from
Jackson TN to Jackson MS - I went to college in Nashville, of course that
was a long time ago. But it looks like they have a segment of parkway from
This consistent conquering of obstacles is pure inspiration.
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On 01/29/2014 06:50 AM, Bruce Herbitter wrote:
I have found that riding un clipped helps me avoid knee pain issues.
As does float in clipless pedals. However, neither is going to be of
much use with advanced osteoarthritis. For many, synthetic synovial
fluid is a miracle cure. Having
Fantastic!
With abandon,
Patrick
On Tuesday, January 28, 2014 10:10:29 PM UTC-7, Cecily Walker wrote:
Just short boring commutes for now, but soon I'm going to start working on
longer rides so I can do the Pacific Populaire in April:
http://www.randonneurs.bc.ca/pacpop/what_is.html
On
ha! $400 will be money well spent if it means you can drive the bike to the
bottom of the hill, use it to run errands or take a ride everyday, it will
be pennies per use in no time. i'm stuck in the middle of winter and have
not been on the bike in a few weeks, cranky for sure!
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Me too!
On 1/29/2014 7:29 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote:
with advanced osteoarthritis. For many, synthetic synovial fluid is a
miracle cure. Having taken my first injection yesterday, I'm hoping
I'm among that number.
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Doug - My daughter and her family live in Nashville, and while they don't bike (except for very short outings), I've looked into some resources there and nearby. Here's a couple of suggestions. The Harpeth bike club is in Franklin county - harpethbikeclub.com. Most bike clubs have cue sheets or
Motobecane (today at least) is a bargain brand sold through BikesDirect...
(I'm sure the name is the only thing in common with the old French-built
Motobecanes of the 70s/80s). And while I haven't yet heard anything really
BAD about them, I suspect you do get what you pay for. Considering a
BRAVO, Bill... BRAVO Ride it with deep pride. BB
On Tuesday, January 28, 2014 1:38:10 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote:
Thanks Tom. If I can impress you, that's pretty good. I'm going to take
some bag-matching shots of it as well
On Tuesday, January 28, 2014 7:59:48 AM UTC-8, Pudge
You're spot on, Ian. We've worked out multiple options for day trip spots
so there are options if I'm not doing well when a construction Monday comes.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Tuesday, January 28, 2014 11:27:12 PM UTC-7, IanA wrote:
In that case it sounds like a truly excellent endeavor -
Here are some more and newer and older for that matter of this gorgeous
bike. The photos with the ablastash and light brown tape are as it is
now. If you prefer the mustache cockpit let me know and I'll switch them
out.
Kelly
On Tuesday, January 28, 2014 11:23:51 PM UTC-6, Kelly wrote:
Over the past few years I have purchased I think 4 bikes from Bikesdirect.
One a S3X fixie, two cross bikes for my teens and one townie as a
just-have-around spare. No problems at all, and while the frames are just
average, there isn't anything bad about them. The parts spec are great for
the
When my very-long-legged teenage son needed a bike, I got him a 64cm
Motobecane CX...
(http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/fantom_cross_cx2.htm);
Yes, it's an inexpensive bike, but, it's been serving him well. He's now
taken it to college and is running all over campus w/ it...
Branching off comments in another thread - and no doubt generating much
unpopularity, but I'm a liberal who chats regularly with conservatives on
politics sites, so I'm ok with it - this topic has been an edgy one for me
for quite some time. There's much buying/selling that goes on here for Riv
I agree completely. Bravo for the soapbox talk. I try and give the
benefit of the doubt to the WTB posts like that, assuming that the people
fishing for a deal really sincerely cannot afford to pay full price. You
are absolutely right, though, that if everybody did it, it would represent
a
Thanks Bobby. I rode it in service yesterday. I had a couple amusing
shake-down ride experiences:
1. I forgot how easily chrome seatposts slide. My 75.5cm SH was 73cm by
the time I got home. Tighten it up, Nancy!
2. I was getting noise shifting into the 32 cog, and this 1973 suntour
All sorts of good from bilenky's flickr stream:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/26208450@N02/12208374003/
anyone's here?
laters
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+1. So many of the products Rivendell offers are not available anywhere
else. They produce what they want that doesn't exist. That is incredible,
and what they make happens to be incredibly practical and beautiful and
brilliant and hearty and well crafted -- a very rare combination. I want to
Nice to meet you Chris and Irving!
Here's a time lapse of the morning.
https://vimeo.com/85318907
Scott - get out there! I grew up in NE Ohio and if I were still there, I
would ride over to Cuyahoga Valley and make coffee in the Valley in the
snow to learn how much alcohol I need to boil 12oz
Cecily, I've had the same injections and they work rather well. I still
need a knee replacement though, because the cartilage on my femur is worn
out. I was told by my knee specialist that they are sooo close to being
able to grow new cartilage, that I should try to hold out. I have a worn
out
Right – the desire for a deal is satisfied by getting the free shipping, for
me. I can’t remember the last sub-$150 Riv order I placed. OTOH, I have quite
an inventory of chains and cassettes waiting for the right project. ;-)
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I am not sure if I will be able to make it or not, but would put in a
strong vote for Casitas. I made it into the part itself a couple of weeks
ago. There are plenty of back roads, out and backs to get supplies, an
ghost town (water district claimed neighborhood, most houses are flattened)
INVENTORY! Now you are speaking my language. My free-shipping-filler item
now has moved to CX70 front derailers. Anytime I need a few more dollars
in my cart, I'll add one of those. I've got two lifetimes worth of
brakelevers, shiftlevers and rear derailers. ;-)
On Wednesday, January 29,
I agree completely, and might even take it a couple of steps further:
Don't forget that many of those products that are available elsewhere were
actually designed BY Rivendell, with a significant outlay of their time
and/or other resources. It's not as if they even sell *anything* at
I think of a bias toward buying from Riv as an investment in the continuing
existence of an organization that makes my biking a lot more enjoyable.
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Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 2:43 PM
Riv sells the Grip King for $56 and VO sells it for $54, and every bike
shop in the country can get them and sell them for about the same. When
Amazon has them for $40 (which they do), you have to give VO a pass.
On Wednesday, January 29, 2014 11:43:20 AM UTC-8, iamkeith wrote:
I agree
Rob,
Thanks for the info I was hoping to hear from you. I hope you can make it
as it's in your back yard but understand your business and family
obligations may supersede involvement.
I was going to and will reach out to chat about the various locations of
interest.
~Hugh
Life is like riding a
Ladies and gents-
I'm looking for a new freewheel. 7 speed, for use on a Phil hub on my Riv
Road Standard.
For touring, I want lower cogs than the 13-28 I have on there now. The
Microshift rear derailer (bought from Riv!) will handle a 36t max cog and
pick up the chain for my 50/40/30 Campy
One more
DNP Epoch 11/ 13/ 15/ 18/ 21/ 24/ 32
$33
+ Shiny nickel plating
- Not cheap! 2.5 Shimanos at this price
The gearing seems weird on this one. I don't think I need the 11t high cog.
Thanks,
Tim
On Wed, Jan 29, 2014 at 1:56 PM, Tim Gavin
tim.ga...@littlevillagemag.comwrote:
Ladies
We've come to the point where Velo Orange is an enemy of Rivendell? That it
is derivative and knockoff? This is simply stupid. I wonder what Grant has
to say about this?
Patrick Sheesh! Moore, who has been supporting Rivendell since 1994 but
who effing won't indulge in thoughtless cheerleading.
Heard and understood. V-O has brought out some nice stuff (generally
Frenchy style) that was either not widely available or always pricey. I
have some of their fender stuff and may end up with their threadless
decaleur.
They also seem to carry a lot of stuff that only RBW carried, amoung bike
Gearing is at least as personal as saddles, but I'd choose the cog combo
that had closer jumps in the cruising range with a bailout. That 17t-21t
jump, at that point in the cogset, looks horrible to me.
Years ago, when I commuted on a gearie, I used either a (crossover)
46/36/26 and a 13-21 7
Well, I did say I'd get some flack... I believe that much of what the do
is in fact Riv knock-off. I did NOT say enemy though.
On Wednesday, January 29, 2014 1:01:40 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote:
We've come to the point where Velo Orange is an enemy of Rivendell? That
it is derivative
Sorry, the big cog was a 34, not a 32. SunTour VGT rd.
On Wed, Jan 29, 2014 at 1:20 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Gearing is at least as personal as saddles, but I'd choose the cog combo
that had closer jumps in the cruising range with a bailout. That 17t-21t
jump, at that
Keith: I was angry at the post but I am not angry at you. Peace to you and
your family.
Patrick who really, REALLY should be working on a LI profile and not
engaging in controversies Moore
On Wed, Jan 29, 2014 at 1:10 PM, iamkeith keithhar...@gmail.com wrote:
Well, I did say I'd get some
Grant has already said good luck and best wishes to VO publicly. The two
companies seem to be aimed at slightly different market niches with,
inevitably, some overlap.
I've looked at the VO site a few times but have never bought anything. There
are a couple of small items I would be
$14 for a freewheel sounds scary cheap to me. Maybe I'm a snob, but I
would not expect much performance or life out of a $15 freewheel. The
others three are 'cheap' in my book. Good freewheels were $30 to $40 in the
late 1980s. That's like...umI don't know...a lot more than $40 in
2014.
That is good news indeed.
Safe pedaling,
Paul in Dallas
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I have one of these sitting in the closet I would be willing to part with.
The big square attatchments for the bags can be removed easily while
leaving the main rack on the bike when you aren't using the panniers. Same
great nitto quality as all the other riv racks.
Let me know if your
I believe V-O carried those first :p
On Wednesday, January 29, 2014 12:09:02 PM UTC-8, Doug Van Cleve wrote:
Opinel knives?
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Ya, when I saw VO starting to sell knives and hatchets too...i said
really? come on.
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I've had good luck with IRD freewheels, but it seems to me that they are
somewhat cheaper than $56 apiece.
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Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy
On Jan 29, 2014, at 11:56 AM, Tim Gavin tim.ga...@littlevillagemag.com
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Ladies and gents-
I'm
Jason, cool idea! I wonder if there is a way to do audio snapshots, to go
along.
What a great coffee brewing location!
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Wow...my size and everything. What a deal.
Ah for the love of fifteen hundred dollars.
Think I'll go in the bathroom and cry now...
On Jan 28, 2014 11:23 PM, Kelly tkslee...@gmail.com wrote:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tksleeper/sets/72157633031703828/
Including extra set of wheels, bag..
Please let's back off the V-O comments. Grant has addressed this more than
a few times. There's no there there in that discussion.
It's hard to fault someone who has a decent piece of gear that they will no
longer use, or something they tried out (handlebars, of late, come to mind
here)
Why don't we vote, giving the ultimate decision to the site moderator, as
to whether we want to stop buying/selling/trading on this site.
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I vote that votes to take away people's privileges are inherently bad.
On Jan 29, 2014 4:25 PM, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote:
Why don't we vote, giving the ultimate decision to the site moderator, as
to whether we want to stop buying/selling/trading on this site.
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On 01/29/2014 04:28 PM, Peter Morgano wrote:
I vote that votes to take away people's privileges are inherently bad.
On Jan 29, 2014 4:25 PM, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com
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Why don't we vote, giving the ultimate decision to the site
moderator, as
Back to Joe's original post...I have two, well actually three but the third
one you already know, stories to tell.
First story: After my big Riv Chica Warrior Caper when I rode down the
bike thief (for newcomers to the list, search the archives), the whole Riv
team sent me a card that
Not everybody can afford the high quality components that Riv insists on
selling, and it's great that there are options for people who want not-dumb
bikes, and can't afford top quality.
iamkeith, I agree wholeheartedly with this, though I take issue with most
everything else you said. As for
Cecily,
So glad to hear your biking future is looking better. Fingers are all crossed
for you..,PeterG
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On 01/29/2014 04:45 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote:
Not everybody can afford the high quality components that Riv insists
on selling, and it's great that there are options for people who want
not-dumb bikes, and can't afford top quality.
iamkeith, I agree wholeheartedly with this, though I take
Awesome...glad to hear it. I bet Betty Boop is happy, too
On Tuesday, January 28, 2014 9:26:23 PM UTC-6, Cecily Walker wrote:
Thanks to the miracles of modern science and physiotherapy, I'm back
riding my bike a lot sooner than expected! I'll still need a knee
replacement eventually, but I
I hope it is apparent that my post was focused on WTB, and only for
products Riv currently sells. As I said, if you already own/used the
product and want to sell it, more power to you *and* the buyer; I've bought
and sold many Rivvy things this way. In case that wasn't clear..
Joe let me be
I'd get the Shimano Mega Range 14-34. Scandalously cheap yes, but it's from
a reliable brand, and will provide a useful set of ratios for touring. If
it's junk then you're only out a few bucks. Online reviews seem to favor
it. I'd avoid the SunRace and IRD, they sound overpriced based on
Liesl:
You might have just that fetching look in a new striped wool top they
have! (I ordered one after getting the RBW email) and will report on it
after trying it on. yes, RBW clothes cost more than some other places,
but they've been good on the whole. Wore the 2d generation seersucker
I'd just use the Shimano 14-34 myself :)
OR
Make your own combination using the Shimano 14-34 and the 13-28. Here's
how ...
http://blog.harriscyclery.com/customizing-shimano-7-speed-freewheels/
You should be able to make a 14 16 18 21 24 28 34 FW using the 14-34
body. With your 50t big
Garth-
Great idea on combining the two; that gearing would be better. I'll have
to see if my bike co-op has one of those nifty pliers.
I'd read that article a long time ago, but by accident--I was looking for
the make your own custom cassette article.
I did that on my gofast bike. I had to,
Betty Foy on a populaire is such a nice thought.
On Tuesday, January 28, 2014 7:26:23 PM UTC-8, Cecily Walker wrote:
Thanks to the miracles of modern science and physiotherapy, I'm back
riding my bike a lot sooner than expected! I'll still need a knee
replacement eventually, but I was
I agree with Patrick, I like a more graduated gearing rather than 10 tooth
jump the mega range offers. I have used IRDs and like them and yes you
will pay more but you might not have as many moments of regret from
failed shifts or dropped chains when using the mega range. I find if you
shop
Jim,
Thank you for being the voice of moderation/reason. Peter M. Yes and a
vigorous yes.
I will continue to use WTB transactions within my sense of reason.
Rivendell's sucess or failure will not be determined by WTB transaction
on this list-serve by posters like me. I usually buy directly
Used bikes and parts are pretty much the only kind I consider buying. And I
believe I have probably sold as much or more here than I've purchased. I
appreciate your concern for RBW, but don't believe we should arbitrarily
limit the second hand market.
On Wednesday, January 29, 2014 9:25:03 AM
I've always found that Rivendell has better prices on most things than can
be found elsewhere - Crane bell for $12 - what a deal. I keep an active
Rivendell wish list and place several orders every year. When I find
better prices, or I want something that Rivendell doesn't carry, then I
Ron, I agree with what you wrote: Let's see, what I have sold here. A
matched set of gray Sackville bags which were out of production - the buyer
posted the query - and a couple of 7-speed freewheels. That kind of
trading as others have noted, is a good thing; one in which I have
Having spent thousands at Rivendell and hundreds on used equipment here, I see
no harm in buying/selling used pieces on this site. When funds are slim and I
need something, I come here because the people on this site are knowledgeable
and you usually get exactly what Is promised (not so much on
Tim, I just went through the exercise with a new Phil wheelset and bought
an excellent Suntour Winner on ebay, 12-32. Paid $65 and am delighted
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/Raleigh/700c/aP1170019.jpg
What I found is that IRD Defiant freewheels are not in stock
I ordered a striped wool top too! I hope I look fetching in mine. More
likely, I'll be such a dog that people tell me to FETCH!
:-)
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I like seeing FS posts here, and I'm happy I can sell some things
sometimes. I don't buy very much from Rivendell, but I don't buy very much
of anything. My Rivendell cycling life is pretty satisfactory with what I
have. Almost all my new-purchase Riv items come for
Birthday/Xmas/Anniversary,
Rivendell is a company that has promoted good things, and they are nice
people. But based on my limited understanding, this forum is hosted by
google and moderated by a volunteer. In other words, there's no reason why
this forum should be devoted solely to increasing Riv's sales. You should
Tim, I punched these for you - these look really good. I was expecting
the 17-21 to be a cliff, but even that is not bad. These look very useful,
with two tree-climbers under 30 Gear chart using Gear
Incheshttp://sheldonbrown.com/gloss_g.html#gearinch*For
700 X 28 / 28-622 tire with 170 mm
This is the chart for my half-step triple and current set up. I have one
overlap at 70 inches, but this is an easy, load-hauling array.
Gear chart using Gear Inches
http://sheldonbrown.com/gloss_g.html#gearinch*For
700 X 28 / 28-622 tire with 170 mm cranks**With Custom Sprocket(s)
I intend to ride in a dress just for the sheer cussedness of it. :-D
On Wednesday, January 29, 2014 2:22:20 PM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote:
Betty Foy on a populaire is such a nice thought.
On Tuesday, January 28, 2014 7:26:23 PM UTC-8, Cecily Walker wrote:
Thanks to the miracles of modern
Everybody likes FS posts. 100% of everybody likes FS posts. FS posts are
super fun.
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Oh my god, this is the deal of the young century. I would be tempted to
size up from my slightly too small 64 QB to this slightly too big QB if I
had a stack of paper lying around. Happy riding to the lucky buyer!
On Wednesday, January 29, 2014 4:12:50 PM UTC-5, Jim Bronson wrote:
Wow...my
CRAP! I placed an order yesterday and it shipped out today, and only now
do I realize that Rivendell has in-stock, the new HOT PINK Newbaums!
I should have added that to my order! #headdesk
http://cdn3.volusion.com/ctxtv.wmppt/v/vspfiles/photos/gt1-6T.jpg?1385136510
I guess I'll just add it
As a rivbike enthusiast's forum, I would think that the joy of RBW bikes
and parts would include trading/buying/selling, etc.
I have found some great used stuff here before that I couldn't find easily
anywhere else.
However, I prefer to buy new bike parts. And when I buy new, I prefer
On 01/29/2014 07:04 PM, Cecily Walker wrote:
I intend to ride in a dress just for the sheer cussedness of it. :-D
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Including me. I've stated what I was referring to twice now, so I'm gonna
have to let this thing run if some people still think I was talking about
FS posts. I wasn't.
On Wednesday, January 29, 2014 4:10:21 PM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote:
Everybody likes FS posts. 100% of everybody likes FS
I posted the original WTB request that Grant responded to. I asked if
anyone had a medium saddle bag for sale. If I did not get a response,
(which I did not) I was planning to buy a new one from Riv, which will
happen shortly. If it matters, I have been buying things from Riv since
2006.
I
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-0fVUs_He3w4/Uumds2_4ROI/ACw/KAjbo73YTK0/s1600/DSC_2269.jpg
It's taken a long time for me to do a proper ride after building up this
fine frameset due to poor air quality in my area. I was finally able to
ride it about 35 miles on flat and rolling
I love it. Congratulations. That's a terrific looking, smart contemporary
road bike.
On Wednesday, January 29, 2014 4:33:35 PM UTC-8, Paul G wrote:
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-0fVUs_He3w4/Uumds2_4ROI/ACw/KAjbo73YTK0/s1600/DSC_2269.jpg
It's taken a long time for me to do a
A very nice and not at all excessively minimalist build. Congratulations I
rejoice in bikes that are not laden with accessories (though 2/4 of mine
are just so laden). The only black mark is that it doesn't have dt
shifters.
Patrick left 43 behind long ago Moore, who doesn't mind that at all, at
One more to show you 11-tooth sprockets are only useful on compact double
cranks
Gear chart using Gear Inches
http://sheldonbrown.com/gloss_g.html#gearinch*For
700 X 38 / 38-622 tire with 170 mm cranks**With Custom Sprocket(s)
Cassette*2850.0 %423025.538.225.0 %2431.947.814.3
Fantastic, Paul!
You mention not wanting to install the computer for aesthetic reasons. I've
intentionally not installed a computer also, and doing so has brought
amazing freedom. I do not feel a pressure to push a bit harder and go 19
mph or focus on the milage ticking by. Instead I enjoy the
Everyone likes FS posts, Including Joe Bernard most of all. That was my
point.
I posted that to defend your Original Post. Nobody anywhere in this thread
has said one negative thing about FS posts, least of all Joe.
On Wednesday, January 29, 2014 4:27:25 PM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote:
That's a great looking compact double setup. Everything you need, nothing
you don't. I like it.
On Wednesday, January 29, 2014 4:38:10 PM UTC-8, Ron Mc wrote:
One more to show you 11-tooth sprockets are only useful on compact double
cranks
Gear chart using Gear
FWIW, if the inner measurement demon fights epic battles with the
minimalist aesthetic demon, you can always use Cyclemeter on your smart
(gag, yurk, spew) phone. One very nice thing is that, while it does record
your average and fastest speed, you can nonetheless tuck it away in your
jersey
Patrick Moore,
My Fuji has friction downtube shifters (I'm quite comfortable with them)
and I did custom-order downtube shifter bosses for the Roadeo to allow the
option if I so deem that necessary in the future. I'm definitely not
married to the Ergos by any means, but I got a great deal on
Brian,
While I basically have nothing to say on this list anymore, I don't find
the type of post you did to be offensive. There are times when looking at
all the bags and other stuff I have the thought comes hmm, maybe someone
will ask for one of these on the Riv list.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
Hell, Paul, don't mind me: enjoy your brifters. I finally got back to
indexed shifting after 18 years, when listmembers very kindly set me up
with very cheap, used (whoops! didn't mean to intersect that other thread!)
Dura Ace 7400 components, that I just had to use indexed.
It looks like a very
Deacon,
I've thought about that too and experienced that very thing on my first
ride. There is freedom indeed!
Paul
On Wednesday, January 29, 2014 4:40:16 PM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote:
Fantastic, Paul!
You mention not wanting to install the computer for aesthetic reasons.
I've
Bill,
let's be ultra clear here...Joe's post took exception to WTB posts.
That's what started this storm of absurdity. IMO there is nothing wrong
with Brian's post. He like others and I look to save a bit before first
buying from Riv. I'am glad others feel so freely about their money and
don't
I vote Brian's post is OK, too. We spend a bit of money on this stuff, and
there are times when I may want to turn some of it back into cash. Hey, I
like Acorn bags, too, and I'm glad we can talk about them here. Ron makes
some really nice stuff, and his service is Top Notch (as is
you're welcome, bro.
On Wednesday, January 29, 2014 6:45:40 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote:
That's a great looking compact double setup. Everything you need, nothing
you don't. I like it.
On Wednesday, January 29, 2014 4:38:10 PM UTC-8, Ron Mc wrote:
One more to show you 11-tooth
Congrats, Paul.
What a great bike!
If you get a chance, post some more pics. We don't see too many Roadeos around
here.
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