*For Sale: 54cm Soma San Marco *(included: Tange headset, downtube cable
stops, triangle frame bag)
Sizing - fits just like my 56cm Sam Hillborne (and 58cm Simpleone) and has
a stand over height under 32 inched with 700x28mm tires. You can probably
squeeze in 32mm tires with fenders or 40mm
Good to hear! Just think of how much extra energy you're using to power
that Sam up the hill. You're probably considerably stronger if you're
normally putting out this kind of effort.
FWIW, I've had my Sam for about 4 years and it's always been my favorite
bike. Other bikes have come and gone,
I have had a green QuickBeam for about 9 years and when I got it the front
break squealed but it could be minimized. Trial and error with other brakes
and pads just made things worse over the years until finally this spring I had
had enough. My mechanic and steel bike affectionado said it was
Wow! That's quite a long squealing journey! I am glad you figured it out.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Friday, June 27, 2014 6:35:16 AM UTC-6, LAP57 wrote:
I have had a green QuickBeam for about 9 years and when I got it the front
break squealed but it could be minimized. Trial and error with
we've certainly had this discussion before. It's tough to get the word out
when the main spokesmen are 20-30-somethings who need to push cookie-cutter
bikes. Comfort is a four-letter word in cookie cutter bikes.
There are a few bastions of sanity
around
I think a good rule of thumb when checking out shops is to see if you can
find out what kind of bikes the shop mechanics ride. My LBS has a fairly
broad range of stuff on the floor and has been in business for 40 years.
They are also a Gunnar dealer in part because of me using them when I
I totally agree. As our research has shown, tire pressure is much less
important than most of us used to think. This is especially true with
supple tires. When we tested a Vittoria CX, it no longer held its line in
corners because the sidewalls collapsed before the rolling resistance goes
up
I think certain Rivs are easily hop-on-and-go bikes. If a Rivendell such as the
Hillborne or Cheviot comes with indexed bar-end shifters and flat, normal-shoe
pedals, what is there on that bike that requires terminology or mechanical
experience that is any more prohibitive than typical
are we able to order through Etsy now if we are not able to attend?
Marc
On Saturday, June 21, 2014 5:48:35 PM UTC-4, Philip Williamson wrote:
I saw the sample patch this morning; it looks good. I'm revising the
artwork today for more graceful stems and cranks. I'm very excited about it.
I think certain Rivs are easily hop-on-and-go bikes. If a Rivendell such
as the Hillborne or Cheviot comes with indexed bar-end shifters and flat,
normal-shoe pedals, what is there on that bike that requires terminology or
mechanical experience that is any more prohibitive than typical
I don't see that Rivendells require any more mechanical interest or
involvement than any other bike. The versatility of design allows one to
set-up the bike in a variety of ways. The Atlantis is an excellent case in
point. The old brochures show them in several guises - tourer, commuter,
What's the (non-theoretical) TT on this frame? The TT listed on the
Rivendell geometry charts is theoretical.
On Fri, Jun 27, 2014 at 1:23 AM, Tony Lockhart alockhart...@gmail.com
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*For Sale: 54cm Soma San Marco *(included: Tange headset, downtube cable
stops, triangle frame bag)
If you have any issues with the set up:
http://sheldonbrown.com/chainline.html
https://www.bbinstitute.com/dl/dx_demo_chapter_10.pdf
On Thu, Jun 26, 2014 at 2:24 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:
On 06/26/2014 10:16 AM, Patrick Moore wrote:
Jay -- chainline is no more important
I spent ~3 years on a Salsa Vaya, and it was *extremely *capable on
dirt/gravel and pavement. There is something about a steel frame/fork that
just plain works on dirt and gravel roads. I have a 29er that's built
around an aluminum frame and carbon fork, but I will probably switch to a
steel fork
I purchased through etsy.
Wish I could be there!
On Friday, June 27, 2014 10:23:29 AM UTC-4, Marc Irwin wrote:
are we able to order through Etsy now if we are not able to attend?
Marc
On Saturday, June 21, 2014 5:48:35 PM UTC-4, Philip Williamson wrote:
I saw the sample patch this
Yes Tom... I'm talking about Chuck. You should stop by and chat ( and buy
something). He's on 101 and Vista in O'side now.
~mike
Carlsbad Ca.
On Thursday, June 26, 2014 9:23:04 PM UTC-7, Tom Virgil wrote:
Heya Mike,
Would you be talking Chuck Hoefer at Pacific Coast Cycles? Chuck built my
Etsy does a check (via Google's ubiquitous eyes everywhere?) to confirm you
are attending the Entmoot and only then processing your order. Grin.
Like Shoji, I orders via Etsy and wish I could go and my order went though
just fine.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Friday, June 27, 2014 8:23:29 AM
Unlike you, I did say a word when I stood next to a young man who was at
least 6'3 tall (he was taller than my 6'2 brother) to whom the clerk was
trying to sell a 56 cm frame. I threw a wrench into the spokes of that sale!
With modern compact frames, roughly what heights would ride a 56 -- not
The chameleon that is the Legolas is currently set up in randonneur style.
With 36/50 12-36 gearing it will climb any paved or dirt road around here
even with a less than prime motor. June is a great month to ride the
Colorado high country with the mud season over for most of the pass, and
I am headed out on my first s24o tomorrow with my cousin. I would love to
hear the packing list for various folks, as while I have biked nearly
everyday for most of my life, I am a city slicker.
Tell me about what you bring bike maintenance-wise.
Tell me about what you bring camping-wise.
Tell
Larry, just out of curiosity what brakes were you running before the 720s?
Glad you finally got the squeaks out. I had one develop in the middle of a
ride probably from some road grease or grime and my wife said she could
hear me coming 2 blocks away!
On Fri, Jun 27, 2014 at 7:42 AM, Deacon
Great pictures, Joe! You are right, that gearing is perfect for all but
loaded single track. You out of Denver?
With abandon,
Patrick
On Friday, June 27, 2014 9:59:38 AM UTC-6, Mojo wrote:
The chameleon that is the Legolas is currently set up in randonneur style.
With 36/50 12-36 gearing it
We have the benefit of mountain streams/rivers here for keeping that all
important beer cold.
As far as camping...in the Reno area my friends and I have remarked on the
irony that we pack almost as much for a s24o ride as we would for a full on
multi day tour. The difference might be in food
I'll be able to pick up cold beers and ice a few miles from our
destination, but then what?
Step 1: Open container
Step 2: Consume contents
Step 3: Recycle empty container
Step 4: Grab next full container and repeat at Step 1
Seriously though, for an S24O bring whatever. There will be 2 or
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Things I've wished I had at the campground:
Flip flops
Forehead flashlight
Hot beverage mug with a handle, shatter-resistant
Plastic spork
Rain fly on tent if sleeping under trees when it's not raining on Mount Tam
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On Jun 27, 2014, at 9:06 AM, Edwin W dweenda...@hotmail.com
Forehead flashlight can make your life a whole lot easier getting stuff
setup at dusk/nighttime when you arrive. +1 on that!
On Fri, Jun 27, 2014 at 11:21 AM, James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.net
wrote:
Things I've wished I had at the campground:
Flip flops
Forehead flashlight
Hot
James says:
Rain fly on tent if sleeping under trees when it's not raining on Mount Tam
Why would you say that? ;)
I suggest bug stuff: bug spray or a bug stick.
On Fri, Jun 27, 2014 at 9:25 AM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com
wrote:
Forehead flashlight can make your life a whole
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On your 10th S24O you'll be so dialed that you'll be watching the news at
home on the sofa, and you'll say Screw this, I'm going on an overnighter
and in 20 minutes you'll be on the road.
A man can dream!
Anne - bug spray is a must in TN, that's for sure.
Good start, thanks!
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You always have your finger on the pulse of the hipster culture. :-)
Those are pretty slick shoes. When I finish blowing through these Sambas,
I'll definitely give those Chromes a look. There's a sweet Chrome store in
San Francisco that's near several other shops my family frequents.
On
Entirely depend on the climate in which you are going. I have to go
prepared for 3.75 seasons year round regardless of forecast. We've had
tornados, flooding, hail, snow, sunny and clear even, sometimes on the same
trip. Temps can range from 90 and dry to 20 and wet/frozen. So if you go
I have it pretty good. My S24O strategy is basically:
1. Live life
2. Wait for text from Manny
3. Text from Manny arrives
4. Pack up and head out
My son doesn't even ask me can we do an overnighter?. He asks have you
heard from Manny?
On Friday, June 27, 2014 9:45:12 AM UTC-7, Edwin W
There's some pretty distinctive stuff in there, and plenty of garbage.
Hopefully some people get their bikes back. I'm curious of the maker of
#65. That looks like some kind of custom.
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Well maybe. Natural latex has some good qualities and I wish the people of
Thailand well, but the argument that there is a technical advantage to
producing in Thailand leaves me suspicious. I'll bet labor, environmental
and tax law had more to do with that decision. In any case it takes a
For me, the difference between the kit for an S24O and a longer tour comes
down to bare bones for cooking/coffee (usually an Esbit v. canister setup)
and choices for clothing. Beyond that, my advice for first time bike
campers is: don't get lost, don't get cold, don't get hungry.
I need a Manny in my area. Can you order one through Riv? or is it one of
those products that are always undergoing testing (like the HAR and its
bags)?
On Friday, June 27, 2014 12:53:54 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote:
I have it pretty good. My S24O strategy is basically:
1. Live life
2.
Jim
This is a fun law of sines problem. As we all know the theoretical top
tube length is the one that tells you about fit, since it's the level
distance from the seat tube to the head tube. But since you asked, here's
how you set it up:
We've got a triangle with three sides with lengths a,
There's an RB-T that looks fairly complete.
dougP
On Friday, June 27, 2014 9:40:21 AM UTC-7, Tom Virgil wrote:
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Jim
This is a fun law of sines problem. As we all know the theoretical top
tube length is the one that tells you about fit, since it's the level
distance from the seat tube to the head tube. But since you asked, here's
how you set it up:
We've got a triangle with three sides with lengths a,
I'm pretty satisfied with my modernish steel road bikes--I might be tempted
by a disc-brake equipped version (say a 650b version of the Gunnar
Fastlane) but what I have works fine. I get my modern bike kicks off
road, with suspension-equipped trail bikes. And a fat bike. Gots to have
a fat
I think th last brakes were avid shorty 6's. They may have been the worst. I
started with stock shimano brakes and I think I tried Some Cane Creeks. Lots
of different pads on each.
Larry Powers
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Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2014
I was riding those before the switch to the Compass, Barlow Pass. The
Vittoria's are great tires. If you like them, when they wear out, give the
Barlow Pass a try.
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A soft sided, insulated 6 pack sized cooler with those freezy blocks will
keep the beer cold enough for a few hours. Camping gear, eh, I forgot my
pad one time I'm still here. Bike maintenance? Nothing beyond
whatever's on the bike for normal riding. My MSR pocket rocket is handy
for
Looking foa set of TA cranks or crank arms. I hoping to find some in nice
shape. 170mm arm length. I have stuff to trade or cash if you prefer.
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I had a pair of the Chrome Kursk(?) low top shoes and found that they ran a
bit small. They made my feet sweat like the dickens and also get really
cold in winter weather.
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Yeah, me too, what you said.
On Friday, June 27, 2014 11:52:27 AM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote:
Etsy does a check (via Google's ubiquitous eyes everywhere?) to confirm
you are attending the Entmoot and only then processing your order. Grin.
Like Shoji, I orders via Etsy and wish I could go
Building up my NOS Bleriot I got from Peter White.
LBS having a time getting XD2 in 170mm arms for me, said the 600 is
available with same toothcounts and the 170 crank arms.
Any reason to hold out for an XD2, or just get the XD600? What's the diff?
They look the same.
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XD2 available here: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/cr1.htm
or here:
http://www.treefortbikes.com/product/333222346780/119/Sugino-XD600-26-and-36-and-46-Triple.html?gclid=CK3do4n4mr8CFQmsaQodi4IA0Q
if you want it cheaper.
On Fri, Jun 27, 2014 at 2:46 PM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote:
Do they have to be genuine TA? I just picked up a set of Sugino PX with
lots of TA rings from another iBOB. You might look at those as an
alternative...
In any event, I have a bunch of extra rings, so email me if you can only
find arms. I may have what you need.
On Friday, June 27, 2014
No. Sugino or Stronglight would work as well. Thanks!
On Friday, June 27, 2014 5:22:39 PM UTC-4, Andrew Marchant-Shapiro wrote:
Do they have to be genuine TA? I just picked up a set of Sugino PX with
lots of TA rings from another iBOB. You might look at those as an
alternative...
In
They're the same crank , different logos.
Riv calls it the XD2 because they take the arms(crown logo) only and put on
Sugino basic rings(no ramps or pins), and sell it as a crankset.
The XD600 is a stock complete crank(Sugino logo), with ramped and pinned
Sugino rings.
I'm not sure of the
Tony-
I'd argue that you increased its value by grinding off those lawyer tabs.
I use a fork mount rack in my pickup bed, and my Riv goes on easy peasy.
Every time I load up my girlfriend's San Marcos I curse those tabs. One of
these days, they have got to go.
She absolutely loves the bike
Oh yes . . . and for even le$$ :)
https://www.ebikestop.com/sugino_xd600_78_speed_170mm_263646t_74110mm_crankset_bottom_bracket_not_included-CR1030.php
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Hey Jim,
Mr. Andy Smitty Schmidt will be attending.
~Hugh
On Jun 25, 2014 8:52 PM, Jim M. mather...@gmail.com wrote:
Here are the good Shire folk who have RSVP'ed so far, with the volunteers
listed first. I have not listed all of the RBW staff who are attending, but
rest assured it's a good
Hadn't seen this posted, thought I'd share. I am not the organizer.
Belmont Food Carts, SE 43rd Belmont [image: Take Trimet]
http://trimet.org/go/cgi-bin/plantrip.cgi?to=SE+43rd+%26+Belmontby=6:45+p.m.on=06/27/14
6:45pm - 9:45pm, We roll at 7. Bring lights.
*GP designed or influenced bikes
Hi Marc,
All are welcome to order shirts and patches, wear them and sew them, and
fly their Ent/Riv flags proudly, whether they're coming to the event or
not.
My feeling is that we are an internet bike club with a distributed
membership, and we participate in spirit, if we can't participate
How would you compare the Hypers to the Barlow Pass tires? Are the BP's
enough of an improvement to justify replacing a good set of Hypers? I'm
riding the 32mm Hypers (actual width 34mm on Dyad rims) and my next set
will either be the 38mm Hypers or the 38mm Compass tire (is that the Barlow
I'm pulling Philip's (Bike Tinkerer's) idea from a different thread.
I plan on riding my Quickbeam Saturday, July 12 in solidarity with those at
China Beach et al, and, as Philip mentions, it would be great to have as many
Quickbeams out being hasty (by ent standards) to join in, no matter
Thanks Philip!!
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Hi Marc,
All are welcome to order shirts and patches, wear them and sew them, and fly
their Ent/Riv flags proudly, whether they're coming to the event or not.
My
I bought this 6 months ago and never used it, probably never will.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000OZDIGY/ref=ox_ya_os_product_refresh_T1
I did open the box to look at it but that's as far as I got.
It's yours for $60 shipped
It goes for $71 on Amazon.
Jay
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I am in Grand Junction Patrick.
On Friday, June 27, 2014 10:08:13 AM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote:
Great pictures, Joe! You are right, that gearing is perfect for all but
loaded single track. You out of Denver?
With abandon,
Patrick
On Friday, June 27, 2014 9:59:38 AM UTC-6, Mojo wrote:
I also use Strava (why does that feel like a confession?), but more because
I find it interesting to look back at my mileage - the only social thing
I've done on the site is join the OCCUPYSTRAVA
http://www.strava.com/clubs/occupystrava group, which was started as a
reaction to Strava's heat
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