Really fun video. How great that you have helped out this young man Kan kyi
to make a dream possible. And what Doug said any reason at all.
~Hugh
On Thursday, April 24, 2014 8:51:05 PM UTC-7, Kip Otteson wrote:
Hey, guys. Thanks again for helping out the student Kan kyi that I wrote
about
Dear Anne,
I'll be fascinated to learn what you discover. I can't precisely describe
why I chose to spend as much as I did on my Hunqapillar rather than get a
Surly or other somewhat similar bike. When I talked with Rivendell, they
even told me they aren't a bad way to go. One factor was
That's crazy, I just bought an identical frame down to the size and color
from Ted Durant. I think the other posters are correct about what 700 x
35 meant back then..I was around here at the time, and it was common
knowledge that big 700c tires were routinely much narrower than their
listed
Shimano made a Dura-Ace 9-speed triple mech with those big pulleys. I put
one on my Romulus and, well, it looked *huge*. I never got used to it.
Joe Bernard
Vallejo, CA.
On Friday, April 25, 2014 4:09:10 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote:
I love the BLUG post on cheap derailers. Especially when
obviously not anne'#
Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote:
somewhere below 20 gears, you lose the gyro effect of the wheels,
which
affects your ability to keep your balance on a bicycle.
On Friday, April 25, 2014 10:27:22 PM UTC-5, Anne Paulson wrote:
I'm a big fan of low, low gears. I
Nice! I'm not sure why, but lately I have the idea stuck in my head that I
need to make a 26 utility bike. XL frame like that as well. Something
about the big frame + small wheels + fat tires just appeals to me.
Eric Daume
Dublin, OH
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On Fri, Apr 25, 2014 at 10:28 PM,
I love all the details you o put into this build. Obviously a very well
thought out and thoroughly executed project! Might even serve as the nudge to
tighten up my XO3 build that has stalled in a ridable but not complete stage...
Tony
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perversity rears its ugly head in the form of the Bullwinkle Show.
Patrick, your evaluation is right-on. How Grant builds a frame that puts
you on the right mass distribution for low-speed control.
On Saturday, April 26, 2014 4:28:38 AM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote:
obviously not anne'#
Pictures?
On Fri, Apr 25, 2014 at 6:36 PM, eric wallacker ewallac...@gmail.comwrote:
Went to BBH on Main Street on rode the prototype. According to the
employee, it is an updated Hunqapillar. Was a nice riding bike.
On Friday, April 11, 2014 9:42:56 AM UTC-7, eric wallacker wrote:
My
Mike, sigh, you're saying what I suspected but didn't want to hear: it's
just harder to push those big wheels up a hill. I'm already thinking about
trying 2.3 tires, though it does seem silly to buy a bike that takes 3
wheels and then not use them. In any case, I'm going to replace the heavy
Great video, looks like a really fun day on the bike!
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Anne,
Standing while climbing took me 18 months to master. No doubt I've a steep
learning curve to climb with my vertigo as part of that. I read and reread
and read again Grant's description of how to do it in Just Ride.
Eventually I got there, just doing it for as long as I could, especially
Try leaving things as they are and give it three months of riding. It
takes a while to get used to new equipment, especially when it is quite
different to what a person might be more accustomed to. I bet you end up
really enjoying that bike with those big tires and wheels.
IanA/Canada.
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Anne,
You have a wonderful new bike and one of its unique features is the ability
to accommodate really big tires. I'd think you would want to make sure
lower gearing isn't the answer before abandoning that big big rubber.
When I stop on a hill because It feels like I just can't pedal any more
I really think you are feeling the effect of wide, heavy tires/rims and the
fact it is going to take more juice to get those up a hill. I bet you bomb
down the hill quicker on the surly because of the same reason. So, you need
more juice to get the bike up the hill and how do you get that?
Good point Ted. There is the simplest way I knw to directly compare gear
inches or ratios, and no GPS required. (Sheldon, of
course): http://sheldonbrown.com/gears/
With abandon,
Patrick
On Saturday, April 26, 2014 9:07:09 AM UTC-6, ted wrote:
Anne,
You have a wonderful new bike and one of
I've noticed a lot of posts lately about the love of really low gears and
really cheap detailers. Count me out. I have a lightly used XT derailer
sitting on the shelf which I will never use. $45 shipping.
Michael
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True indeed, As Always Sheldon Has The Answer. But often people calculate
gears without accurately accounting for the true circumference of the wheel
(I didn't see 29x3.0 in the pull down menu). Also the remaining variable
driving speed, and therefore effort, is pedaling cadence. The
Poetic and inspiring words to live by.
Yes, it's a long hard road. So what? It's the road you have and you can have
whatever attitude you choose along the way. You can enjoy the view, the
flowers, the stunning scents of new spring loam waking from under the melting
snow, or you can allow
I didn't take a pic, if that is what you mean...
I had a particular interest in this protovelo due to my height (6'5.5) and as
I previously posted was kinda hoping that it was one-size tall-guy off roady
touring bike which has been lightly alluded to and discussed. Exactly the kind
of bike I
I don't want to add just another voice in the peanut gallery, but I have
had similar experiences recently. I bought my first real mountain bike
earlier this year, a pretty standard aluminum hardtail 29er from Raleigh.
By pretty standard, it's geometry is the kind of mass-market stuff that
+1 ;)
-JimD
On Apr 25, 2014, at 12:34 PM, Chris Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote:
I want to repeat something that's kind of bugged me a few times:
If you want to know about Rivendell Bicycles you can call or email them. They
will tell you to the best of their availability. They run a
I love reading about the history of the derailleur. Check out Disraeli Gears
website (Google it, not sure of the URL), but it's hosted by someone who
obviously has lots if passion and knowledge about derailleurs.
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I've been a fan of Tiagra and Alivio parts for years. It's decent looking,
works great, and comparatively cheap (not as cheap as Altus). A lot of bike
people have a psychological barrier to using entry level parts, buying into
the hype about climbing the hierarchy to the fancier stuff. When I
If you watch a movie like Ride the Divide or follow Cass Gilbert's blog While
Out Riding, you will see the types of minimalist bike-packing set-ups that are
being popularly marketed now. Personally I like a combination of a Revelate
Sweet Roll, Revelate frame bag, and a large Sackville saddle
Jeremy wrote:
... And I think this is further reinforced by the type of riding featured
in MTB magazines and videos: high speed, big jumps, riding up and down
ledgy technical features. ...
To which I would like to add (despite veering off topic a bit), this is why
I don't think of, or refer
I've been wondering lately if there is such a thing as too big a tire. A
point when the height or circumference is just too big, and some negative
things start happening. 29+ bikes haven't been around too long given the
history of bicycles.
If I recall a BQ article correctly, years of innovation
Speaking of rear stay length, I'm slowly coming to terms with the idea of
430mm stays being better for me when climbing. I'm finding the typical
Rivish length of 450mm leads to a lot of slipping when climbing, while
430mm maintains traction up the hill. That's on similar 40mm-ish tires,
same 72^
I will echo what has been said. The cassettes and chains don't matter as long
as they're all 10-sp. SRAM and Shimano road and mountain are the same spacing.
I prefer SRAM or KMC chains and Shimano cassettes. Your 9sp Deore derailleur
should be fine.
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David, that may be a good size for roads. paved or smooth dirt, but rocky,
sandy and rutted roads are much faster and smoother on wider tires than
that. Just one ride on those 650B Thunder Burts convinced me otherwise. The
29+ tires are really fast and smooth once you are rolling and especially
Yes road=/=dirt, but maybe the same principle, just scaled up?
Perhaps a 27.5+ would be better than a 29+ just due to how huge a tire
you're getting into???
Cheers,
David
it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal
On Sat, Apr 26, 2014 at 9:56 AM, Mike Schiller
Can anyone compare the 62cm Prototype to a 60cm Cheviot from their test rides
of each bike.
Is this the maximum size the prototype is expected to come in or has anyone
heard about a larger size also.
I think just 1 longer chain stay frame is in order as my n+1.
I had preordered the latter but
Medium Blue MUSA knickers.
Medium Blue/Gray Bamboo shorts
Large Brown MUSA shorts with green gusset
XL Red MUSA arm warmers
Pics available
$75 for all.
Will entertain breaking up the set
You pay actual shipping or meet me near RBW world HQ or downtown SF for
surreptitious handoff
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I converted my Heron road (I think it's a 1999, maybe a 2000) to 650b x 38
(Evan posted a shot, above - - thanks Evan!). Like it was made for 'emt
is about right, and man oh man is this bike fun to ride.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/41563482@N06/sets/72157642068014924/
talley ho, time to
Yes! I put a $250 Precision Billet ProShift CNC era rear derailer on a
$200 Schwinn mtb frame..both found on Ebay. The frame is totes faster fer
sure!
On Saturday, April 26, 2014 9:13:18 AM UTC-7, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
wrote:
I've been a fan of Tiagra and Alivio parts for years. It's
I'm guessing the rotational weight difference is what you are feeling.
Compare the weight of your Atlantis tires and rims, to that of the
Surly's. It's likely more, but I don't know your Atlantis wheels.
700g for a 700c Rabbit hole rim
1205-1229g for the Knard 29 x 3 27 tpi
I got pretty close by mixing one of Testor's light blues and grey. I just
kept adding a brush full of grey, mixing and trying until it passed the 5
foot inspection to my eye. But I also like to cut out a cute design with
reflective tape for the bad ones.
Marc
On Thursday, April 24, 2014
My 3 road bikes use Ultegra 6603 sti shifters, 34 tooth 10 speed cassettes,
and 9 speed long cage Shimano mt derailleurs...like a charm.
On Friday, April 25, 2014 8:41:09 AM UTC-7, Jim Bronson wrote:
I'm building up a new frame, and trying to keep it a secret, at least,
until I thin the herd.
Here is the fender solution I worked out with Cody at Woody's Fenders by adding
stays to his chop chort fenders and using a pair. They have plenty of clearance
for knobby tire debris to fly out the sides. I've had the front fender on for a
number of rides and it performs fantastically (aka no
Unfortunately, lower gearing can't be the answer. I'm already below the
Rohloff minimum. I can't go lower.
On Sat, Apr 26, 2014 at 8:07 AM, ted ted.ke...@comcast.net wrote:
Anne,
You have a wonderful new bike and one of its unique features is the
ability to accommodate really big tires. I'd
Just to clarify: this new bike is a ton of fun, and I'm liking it. I love
the Rohloff hub, I love the way the 3 tires stick to everything and roll
over anything, I love the way I can go downhill with confidence on trails I
wouldn't dream of descending on my Atlantis. It's just that I need to work
Is it a fit issue maybe? Lower bars? Bar ends? Shorter stem?
-J
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Why not go tubeless? I expect that your rims and tires are designed for
this and, if they don't have to be built up with lots of tape, you should
save the weight of the tubes mines the weight of the sealant and the
heavier rim strip.
On Sat, Apr 26, 2014 at 8:00 AM, Anne Paulson
I to was thinking that the greater mass of the Knard wheels might be the
reason. While this comparison is only on pavement, I do know that the
Fargo's wheels, with SnoCat rims and 60 mm Big Apple tires -- which roll
very well on flat pavement, incidentally -- certainly require more effort
to push
Anne,
I've never had a problem with the Large SaddleSack or the TourSacks, used
independently or together with LCG. My problem is with my feet sacking into
the pedal unless I turn it to the 9 o'clock position (toward the front).
Considering the stuff I've gone through I fail to grasp the need
Anne,
Here are two pics of LCG with the Large SaddleSack (this one and the one to
the right of
it):
https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/9981012633/in/set-72157635975329866
If you look through the other photos from that trip, you'll see the
configuration for SaddleSack only travel (I
Deacon Jim, I asked because I have a large Saddlesack (great product) on
one of my bikes, which I ride off-road, and I have noticed that my hip hits
the Saddlesack when I'm hike-a-biking. It's not nearly as bad as rear
panniers, which are definitely in the way when pushing, but I notice it.
On
Huh. Perhaps the difference is frame size? Looking at my LCG photos, I'm in
front of the SaddleSack. Perhaps that's possible because my frame is 62cm
and thus has a longer top tube? But I'd think proportionately you'd have a
similar fit for a bike that fits you? I prefer to get tucked up inside
Well that's simple enough. Though it may still be worthwhile to check out
how the gearing of your bikes compare, also the relative weights. If either
of those comparisons explain what you are experiencing, then you will have
a better idea of what you are dealing with. If not, well it sounds
It shaped up to be first class weather here in north Texas, so I loaded up
the Hilsen with overnight gear. The great weather generated a lot of
interest, the State Park was more crowded than usual, and my favorite
campsites were taken. So when I arrived at one of the leftover sites, I
Anne,
Don't despair! This is EXACTLY the experience I had on my Krampus, but now
it's sorted and he'd climb a telephone pole if I had the legs. I think it's
the front end-- it's really slack-- and the way there is mucho weight on
the back wheel. While the All-Mountain geometry IS great for
I know nothing about how well those wood fenders perform, but I've always
admired their looks.
Chris Johnson
Sanger, Texas
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Fantastic, Chris! Indian Paintbrush this early is amazing to me. They are
typical for August here. What a fun adventure.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Saturday, April 26, 2014 7:50:54 PM UTC-6, Pondero wrote:
It shaped up to be first class weather here in north Texas, so I loaded up
the Hilsen
Chris, your photos are fabulous and inspirational. Thanks for sharing.
Erl
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This looks right seems a pretty good decision point. That hammock set-up
looks interesting. Thanks for taking the time to get good photos; going
solo must make that a challenge in itself.
dougP
On Saturday, April 26, 2014 6:50:54 PM UTC-7, Pondero wrote:
It shaped up to be first class
This is an interesting thread. When going up Really Steep Uphills (the
kind that call for a 20 or lower gear) the terrain must play into all this
discussion of weight transfer, bike geometry, etc, no? Conversely, if one
went down the same hill, now the point of front tire contact has moved
They offer recurve fenders, which curve around the diameter of the tire
rather than being flat. Those would offer the best coverage (but are
pricy). I like the flat because of their ability to clear rocks and debris
that comes up with the tires, especially the knobbies. My goal with them is
to
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