I haven't used any of the ones you linked to. I tried a pair of these Tubro
(correct spelling!) platforms as a cheaper alternative, they grip fine:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tubro-downhill-platform-CNC-Pedal-set-removable-pins-sealed-breaing-/261041670722
My first platforms were MG1s, they're
I just put a large Acorn Rando bag and VO Decaleur on my 61cm Hilsen. I put
the second strut on the Mark's rack and so, far it seems to be working
fine. I noticed that it can rattle a bit and that has me wondering if I
have don e the install correctly? Thoughts?
On Monday, September 29, 2014
My bad. I had them confused with the cheapo LU313, which I have.
They look kind of similar. Sort of.
KJ
On Tuesday, September 30, 2014 1:25:19 AM UTC-4, Philip Williamson wrote:
I have a pair of MG-1s, with skateboard grip tape. They're plenty grippy,
and mine don't weigh a ton. Teh
Best. Review. Ever.
Cheers,
David
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On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 5:45 AM, Paul Brodek p...@skyweb.net wrote:
I haven't used any of the ones you linked to. I tried a pair of these
Tubro (correct spelling!) platforms as a cheaper alternative,
I even slide a pair of o-rings over my slick valve stems to save them from
shock and even act a bit as dust covers
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/Raleigh/700c/07b78979-3a71-4c72-b2c3-4eb4e87f8201.jpg
On Tuesday, September 30, 2014 9:28:07 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote:
Brian,
Brian, I think most decaleur designs, with steel rods sliding through steel
tubes, have a tendency to rattle with road shock and vibration.
You may try sliding o-rings up the rods to dampen the contact point at the
top end of the tubes (like when you put your finger on a ringing bell).
If
As this is a loop, a better way to visualize it is to look at 14,000 ft
gain over half the distance. Then the course looks like a series of 3%
ramps up and then down. In reality, there are extended 10%+ sections and
flats, of course. BTW, I was driving SAG in the event, and did see another
I'm not sure I get what you are saying, Metin. It still takes 200 miles to
climb 3 miles, not 100 miles. So even though it is a loop and you end at
the same elevation you began, that has no bearing on climbing. And of
course that doesn't take into account descents. Or am I missing something?
I always ride with a mirror and keep an eye on the cars coming up behind me. In
my experience, country roads in the foothills are no worse to ride on than
anywhere else.
--Eric Norris
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On Sep 27, 2014, at 8:36 AM, 'hangtownmatt'
Most of the route on Saturday was un-flat, mostly either gently uphill or
downhill. The steepest, longest climbs come in the middle of the ride--there
are stretches heading to the top of Cobb Mountain that exceed 15% and stay at
10% for a long way. And yes, 14,000 feet of climbing means 14,000
We broke the MCBR weekend into 4 parts. Friday night we rode to a Saint Paul
establishment for dinner and drinks. I think there were around 15 of us at the
start. There were at least two Rivs in attendance: Marc's gorgeous Hunq and
Tim's first-year Riv Road. Lillian was riding a San Marcos.
Sounds like a wonderful weekend, describing a potential future for so many
communities to begin planning and building as MSP has already done, and
continues to do. Miami has less infrastructure, and not nearly such a
well-developed bicycling culture, but we're getting there via efforts such
as
what kind of rim is that, Ron?
On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 9:36 AM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote:
I even slide a pair of o-rings over my slick valve stems to save them from
shock and even act a bit as dust covers
Synergy - the asymmetric rim on a Phil 126mm freewheel hub works great for
me - lets me fit in a 7-speed freewheel and still have a nice spread on the
spokes.
On Tuesday, September 30, 2014 12:05:27 PM UTC-5, Jim Bronson wrote:
what kind of rim is that, Ron?
On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 9:36
I also use the off-center Synergy rear wheel. On a 130 mm Phil FW hub, it
results in only 1 mm of dish. I didn't even need a dish gauge when I built
it.
On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 12:59 PM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote:
Synergy - the asymmetric rim on a Phil 126mm freewheel hub works great
Dunno about the green ones, but I get my black (and sometimes red) O-rings
at the local hardware...
On Tuesday, September 30, 2014 2:11:56 PM UTC-4, Tim Gavin wrote:
I also use the off-center Synergy rear wheel. On a 130 mm Phil FW hub, it
results in only 1 mm of dish. I didn't even need a
McMaster Carr - I have a couple of orders/year from them - I have a hobby
business repairing antique fly reels. I always try to think about throwing
in small tools and sundries with my order. I use the weathering o-rings
for a few applications on bike and kayak rigging.
On Tuesday,
So do they measure the footage of climbing going only one way on the loop
(direction the ride will take), or does it include all uphills from both
directions? I know this may be a dumb question, but I get confused by terms
like climbing, gain, and elevation.
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Today I went to check out a new run of MUP they are doing on my wife's
route to work. We ride together, and it is fun.
Anyway, I went down to the new bridge and MUP sections they are soon to
complete (hopefully). One section was still all gravel, and since I didn't
go down it before, I was
Most of my gravel riding is on gravel roads. They've been graded and
packed by cars, so they have a pretty flat and hard bed. Still, my bikes
handle best when I pay attention and scout the hardest, smoothest line. I
can go about the same speed on good gravel as I can on the road. Fresh,
The Riv folks get it. Customer service is everything.
Don
On Tuesday, September 23, 2014 4:01:49 AM UTC-7, EricP wrote:
A couple of weeks ago, put in two orders. Both arrived extremely well
packed. Now, Jenny is always great about making the best use of space, but
this time outdid
Unfortunately, I have a year or two before I wear out my Grand Bois Cerf's.
I tried the old 700x30 Grand Bois tires and didn't like them. However, I
really like these new Compass tires (700x32). They really instill
confidence in cornering and the ride is sublime.
On Thursday, September 25,
Reposting with updated list.
album at
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Soma Condorina Bar: $35
http://www.somafab.com/archives/product/condorina-bar
barely used... mounted and used for one test ride and decided to go back to
a simple riser bar.
I was pretty psyched when I bought a used Saddlesack bag from a fellow
poster here last weekend. My partner was not. She thinks I spend too much
of my very little money on bike stuff--for the record, she's right--and
besides that, we live in Oakland. So perhaps understandably she responded
to
Thanks again for posting the Ebay Sam frame offer and for everyone's
thoughtful help. Yesterday afternoon I went to the seller's house. He
showed me his stable, complete with the frame for sale and his three built
up Sams. They were all 56cm double TT versions and a little tall for me, so
I
Keith,
Don't know if your still in the market for a 64cm Atlantis. I just listed
mine for sale within the rivendell Groups. You may contact me directly at
480-Six Five Two-31 Nine Nine. I'm located in northern San Diego. I may be
in Fresno on Monday or Tuesday. Let me know asap. Thanks, Gregg
Sam Hilborne. I recently purchased a sam Hillborne that may have been stolen .
Please contact me if you have lost one. It is the single top tube version.
Bill. 1-510-604-2304
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Hi, what does everyone wear when commuting in the rain? I'm looking for
something that I can wear with normal clothing. Something light that I
can layer under and not sweat profusely, ha ha.
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Hello all, thank you for the emails and interest!
The Bridgestone and Rawland are tentatively spoken for, the Waterford is
not.
No one wants a lean and mean roadie in the stable? Reducing price to $1100
for bay area pick-up, or $1200 shipped CONUS. Thanks!
-Chris
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(Hmm... I tried posting this a couple of days ago but it didn't go through
for some reason. Let's try it one more time.)
The weekend before last I picked up a used medium saddlesack from another
poster on this list (thanks again, Dave, for a very pleasant transaction).
As an Oakland resident
My Handsome Devil came with some cheapo nylon Welgos with pins. I liked
them a lot. Upgraded to the MKS Grip Kings, and I like those, too, but they
have just a little bit less grip, so I keep thinking that I'll throw some
add-on pins into my basket on my next Riv order. Two orders have passed
Grip Kings don't slide too much except sometimes when wet. I like a
platform pedal made by Velo Orange - the VO Touring pedal @ $90. No
slipping whatsoever in any condition. Very comfortable pedal. Tim Petersen
On Sunday, September 28, 2014 12:47:06 PM UTC-5, lungimsam wrote:
Thinking
How much do you, or you and the bike weigh? It's good to know for
comparison of how tires wear, since they don't last as long with higher
loads. Myself and a empty bike with no bags/gears weigh about 110 kg/240
pounds as an example.
Johan Larsson, Sweden
On Friday, September 26, 2014 4:03:51
I often ride up river road thru old ellicott then up the oella hill back to
Catonsville . Would live to see your Bleriot. I'm riding that loop tomm, tues
around 10 am.
A big thank you to all who posted about the Rambo. I hope to add one to my
collection some day.
Rod
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I would like to replace my shimano gray cables with some Jagwire braided
and see that they road pros come in gold. Has anyone paired those with the
first gen Sam Hillborne with the metallic green and gold (more bronze to my
eye) seat panel and lettering? It will either look great of clash. Any
Although I've not seen the combination you are describing, some Jagwire
dealers will have a sample ring of most of the Jagwire cable colors,
including the Pro Gold Medal braided cable.
Good luck.
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Those Vice pedals sure looks nice. I've never seen a pedal that sits so
tight to the crankarm. And those pins are easy to grind down also if you
want less grip, like it seems some people in this thread wants.
Johan Larsson,
Sweden
On Monday, September 29, 2014 2:35:10 AM UTC+2,
Nice work! How did you attach the bracket to the saddle rails? I'm having
trouble imagining just two 5mm allen screws w/ lock washers
doing the trick.
Best,
joe broach
portland, or
On Mon, Sep 29, 2014 at 11:32 AM, jar351 jar...@gmail.com wrote:
(Hmm... I tried posting this a couple of days
I live at the bottom of a long, steep dirt road. Going downhill on a dirt
or gravel road is different than pavement. I set my pedals horizontal and
lift my buns off the saddle. Keep the knees loose. I put my hands very
loosely around the brake levers, mostly on the side to keep the wheel in
He probably drilled through the saddle rail and threaded that hole..OK
probably not. :-P
On Tuesday, September 30, 2014 1:51:15 PM UTC-7, joe b. wrote:
Nice work! How did you attach the bracket to the saddle rails? I'm having
trouble imagining just two 5mm allen screws w/ lock washers
Here is how I understand it: Any ride I do is figured as if it is a
straight point A to point B ride. In essence that's what all rides are
because the bike covers terrain in a linear fashion. Some of them end where
they start, some are out and back, but the ride itself is whatever terrain
you
That's pretty sweet!
On Sat, Sep 27, 2014 at 4:12 PM, jar351 jar...@gmail.com wrote:
I was pretty psyched when I bought a used Saddlesack bag from a fellow
poster here last weekend. My partner was not. She thinks I spend too much
of my very little money on bike stuff--for the record, she's
If you're going to calculate it that way, Patrick, then the average
over the 200 miles is 0% grade, because the route is a loop.
But if you want to calculate climbing only, then you have to assume
that half of the ride is climbing and the other half descending, so
the climbing portion averages 3%
Very well done.
~Hugh
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Well I'm from the Pacific NW, so I basically have a Ph.D. in rain. Here's
my take, after many years of commuting by bike.
I'm not a big fan of so-called waterproof/breathable jackets. They just
don't live up to the hype. They don't breathe particularly well in humid
environments, because
What was it that people liked about the Ice Cream Truck? What made it fun?
On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 9:27 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
thill@gmail.com wrote:
We broke the MCBR weekend into 4 parts. Friday night we rode to a Saint Paul
establishment for dinner and drinks. I think there
Seconded to underdressing when wearing any rain gear.
My JG jacket has done wonders, is made in Oregon, but it's about two (or
three?) years old so I'm looking to replace it. I rarely wear rain pants,
but often quick-dry fabrics and wool (which stays comfy even when it gets
damp) are super handy.
Brilliant, Anne! Thanks for the explanation that got the bean in the right
hole in my head. Grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
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+1 for ventile. If Rivendell's offering isn't your thing, I highly
recommend Hilltrek in Scotland. Brilliant stuff that works and is hearty
and withstands deluges, wind, etc. Get their Cotton Analogy for the most
waterproof/breathable option in existence (I've tried nearly all the
concepts out
APPROVE!!
On Saturday, September 27, 2014 4:12:41 PM UTC-7, jar351 wrote:
I was pretty psyched when I bought a used Saddlesack bag from a fellow
poster here last weekend. My partner was not. She thinks I spend too much
of my very little money on bike stuff--for the record, she's right--and
I have the highest tech, lightest weight Gortex 3 technical shell and it
works great, just not on a bike. I was wearing it between buildings in a
monsoon at a client's plant last week.
On a bike you want a bike-specific poncho - you need that tent factor to
have moving air and keep you cool.
On 09/30/2014 06:34 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote:
+1 for ventile. If Rivendell's offering isn't your thing, I highly
recommend Hilltrek in Scotland. Brilliant stuff that works and is
hearty and withstands deluges, wind, etc. Get their Cotton Analogy for
the most waterproof/breathable option in
Wool flannel shirts, wool undewear and socks.Twill dries fairly quickly
compared to other cotton, so it's OK for pants. I don't like any kind of
'shell' jackets because i find them suffocating no matter how many vents
you add, so I'd rather just be wet and wearing wool. Shells are OK
My daughter just got a job here:
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My first question for her: Do they have a family member discount?
If you're in Portland, stop by and ask for Sarah. She'll be there on weekends
to start.
--Eric Norris
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The ginormous 5 tires! The ICT just rolled over everything, like a
monster truck, powered by grins.
The sparkly blue paint job ain't bad, either. But the sparkly black on one
Moonlander is the best Surly paint I've seen so far.
On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 5:21 PM, Anne Paulson
While I enjoyed the ice cream truck I actually preferred the good old Pugsley.
My freakishly large legs would occasionally hit the wide seat stays on the ice
cream truck. I also prefer the marginally narrower bottom bracket on the
Pugsley. Either way fat bikes are a blast. I imagine at some
That's one thing I like about my 3 tires: I don't have to jump curbs
and small logs. I just ride at them, and go over.
On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 4:21 PM, Tim Gavin
tim.ga...@littlevillagemag.com wrote:
The ginormous 5 tires! The ICT just rolled over everything, like a monster
truck, powered by
On the other side of the continent I agree. The real problem isn't staying
dry, it's not overheating. In commuting it's always best to start out
feeling chilly. In warm, rainy weather I finally decided a simple wool
jersey was best. When it got cooler having a light wool jacket strapped to
1970s Eisentraut A series touring frame and fork C-C measurements 69 cm ST,
62TT. Bought from iBob list a few years back but never built up. Wife
says I must get it out of interior closet $500+shipping.
Late 90s Paul Taylor custom frame, aftermarket fork, 69 ST, 66 TT, just
re-powdercoated,
What I wear varies with the temperature. If it's warm enough for shorts and a
T-shirt and sandals, I use a rain cape. Sail be damned, it's cool enough. If
it's shorts jacket weather, a rain jacket (Burley) with pit zips. If it's
colder than that, I add rain pants. There are son lovely
You might email Rivendell with the Serial number. They have a bike registry
of Riv bikes.
-Dave
On Tuesday, September 30, 2014 1:36:58 PM UTC-4, bill wrote:
Sam Hilborne. I recently purchased a sam Hillborne that may have been
stolen . Please contact me if you have lost one. It is the
Hi Gregg
I'm interested. Are you the original owner? What year is it? My cell is (510)
703-1 zero seven four
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On Sep 27, 2014, at 2:53 PM, Gregg V. rfhgr...@gmail.com wrote:
Keith,
Don't know if your still in the market for a 64cm Atlantis. I just listed
mine for
Well done! I'd like to know more about how you fastened the flat stock to
the saddle.
Anton
On Saturday, September 27, 2014 7:12:41 PM UTC-4, jar351 wrote:
I was pretty psyched when I bought a used Saddlesack bag from a fellow
poster here last weekend. My partner was not. She thinks I
Someday I will print up some teeshirts that say The gravel is always
smoother on the other side.
Michael had some great advice when he suggested hanging onto the bars
loosely. Very much a let the bike go where it wants to and make subtle
corrections when the opportunity presents itself.
Nice. I made a couple of similar brackets, cruder than yours, but mine had
the arms angled upward to accommodate the inward slant of my Flite saddles
(and of many other non-Brooks saddles) and therefore had to be cut from
plate and bent accordingly. The Nitto design works not at all well with
Och! The hardest roads to ride are those that have just been maintained.
Tied for first are roads that get enough traffic to get DEEP washboard,
like the kind that swallows what feels like a third of your tire before
spitting you out and back down to the next one. I have yet to figure those
On 09/30/2014 09:45 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote:
how much descending will work your *thought* and hamstrings because
you're in a constant squat over the saddle. Switch which foot is
forward in the 9 and 3 o'clock positions, that helps the legs on long
descents.
Is that an autocorrect failure
Indeed.
On Tuesday, September 30, 2014 7:59:15 PM UTC-6, Steve Palincsar wrote:
On 09/30/2014 09:45 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote:
how much descending will work your *thought* and hamstrings because
you're in a constant squat over the saddle. Switch which foot is forward in
the 9 and 3
I'm no gravel expert -- sand is more my line -- but I recall 10+ miles of
fast downhill on a very heavily washboarded, deeply gravelled, ex-logging
road in the Jemez. The Fargo was shod with 60+ mm 700C Big Apples at no
more than 20 psi, but despite standing, knees bent, on the pedals with
hands
I'm from the San Francisco bay area so I don't know if I have enough
credibility to offer my suggestion. Nevertheless, we do have about a month
or two of cold (almost freezing to high 40°F) rain during the winter months
(or at least expect to have; didn't happen last season). It is also
Very nice! And you have the self satisfaction you made it yourself and it
didn't cost you an arm and leg.
I would like to see how you attached it to your saddle also. Is that a B17
select saddle??
On Saturday, September 27, 2014 5:12:41 PM UTC-6, jar351 wrote:
I was pretty psyched when I
Bump, price drop to $1300 Shipped. Thanks!
On Thu, Sep 18, 2014 at 8:42 PM, Goshen Peter uscpeter11...@gmail.com
wrote:
I love my bombadil, best bike ever but every time I throw my leg over that
top tube my lower back and hips hate me, add the kid on the back and
blergh. Long story short I
Mounting saddle bags continues to be rather vexations if one wishes to
eliminate sway and having the bag rub against the back of one's thighs.
I used to be able to find a bunch of clever DIY options searching the web but
now there's so much clutter from search engines that it's hard to find
Sorry for the late reply...been traveling. I'm 6'4 and my PBH is 95cm and
this frame is a bit small for me. I just picked up a 68cm Riv Rambouillet
which is a much better fit for me. Just had someone look at it with a 85cm
and the top bar just barely hit his PB. He's 6'2 with short legs. He's
Sorry to take this post further off topic, but regarding goatheads, I recently
inadvertantly road my Sam through a nasty patch and picked up at least 20 in
each Force Field Fatty Rumpkin tire and have yet to have a flat. The longest
thorns were maybe 3cm. Needless to say, I am continually
The 50mm Supremes are awesome. I love them! Had Big Ben's on before but the
Supremes are a dream to ride on!!
On Saturday, September 27, 2014 9:51:30 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
That is a gorgeous, gorgeous bike! Just love it!
Any comments on the 50mm Supremes? I like those tires a
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