The web interface is great for thread catch up and those without memory.
Ask me how I know. Grin.
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Patrick, who deleted all the thread below out of pure orneriness. Grin.
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If possible,I would like to know how to reply to a post without including
the previous or original post.I know it must be annoying to other readers.
It is to me.
Thanks ,
Jon
On Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 7:30:01 AM UTC-6, Garth wrote:
It's the format of google groups itself that lends
On the desk version, you can just select and delete any/all the quoted text
when replying. Unfortunately I have not figured out how to do this when on
a mobile device. It doesnt show the quoted text.
I totally agree that if answering a question, especially in a long thread,
it's nice to
Also, some people's signatures and confidentiality statements take longer
to scroll past than quoted text.
I only use the web browser function for this group so I have no idea what
the mobile version looks like.
On Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 7:55:02 AM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote:
For
Not specifically. Generally I don't worry too much about what's on the
outside, so was talking more about how to clean the fabric side. For out
rubber side, you just want to take care you don't dig through the layer
with overzealous scrubbing using a stiff brush. I have a post-boat ritual
Mark,
I sure enjoy seeing posts like this. I grew up in Ohio and moved away
before all the rails to trails were constructed.
Thoroughly enjoyed your historic account of the trip and pictures
Not many rails to trails in Colorado that I know of..they're still in use
mostly for coal trains and
How's the bar compare to the Noodle?
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For a while now thread responders have been diligently trimming their
replies so that the entire thread doesn't hang like a continually evermore
indented tail at the end of the latest reply. I've come across messages on,
for example, CR, where you have the equivalent of a book to scroll through
I found a Minoura Handlebar mount which will mount any camera to the
handlebars conveniently, there is also an adapter which will attach a cell
phone to it. http://simplecycle-marc.blogspot.com/2015/01/gadgetime.html
Can be a convenient thing without the added expense of a GO-Pro or
something
Thanks for that trilogy, Marc -- not only for the ride report and photos,
but for the post-ride logistics, as well. That looked like a great trip!
It would be nice if there was more than one train a day that linked DC with
Pittsburgh so that you could arrive at a decent hour, and if you also
Phil Wood bolt on hubs allows me to drop the rear wheel without adjusting the
fenders.
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It's the format of google groups itself that lends itself to such confusion
. In many ways it's quite antiquated , it still looks like a mailing list
in the year 2015 . Oh wait google calls it simplicity ! ;-) HaH
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I have a similar situation with my Kogswell G, which also has the render and
track end issue. I just loosen the struts when taking the wheel out, which
isn't too annoying when you have hex-bolt actuated hubs like Pauls or Phils or
Profiles. The SKS idea is a good 'un though!
Sad that I missed
The bottle cap mirrors essentially pinch onto the body of the helmet, held in
place by a gritty rubberized coating. Since they're made from spikes they're
easy to bend and customize. I love em.
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A sponge/rag and a little mild dish soap in a bowl of water would work for
the outside if it' not enough hanging it in the shower and showering it.
There's no waterproofing, it's just a layer of plastic on top of the
fabric, although there is a waxy quality on the surface that can get
may be that the angle of your cut doesnt match up with the angle of the wedge
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If you are from Pittsburgh, you will really like this last installment in
the story
http://simplecycle-marc.blogspot.com/2015/04/gapco-summarized-and-fear-unrealized.html
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Marc
On Friday, April 17, 2015 at 6:20:26 PM UTC-4, Rusty Click wrote:
Hi Marc,
Thanks for that great write up on the
So I've been limiting my Rom's tire size all these years? Doh. Blast those
silly VO fenders.
Joe, do you mean 700x50 fenders? Their site indicates they sell 45's and
50's, no 49's. I am running the 45's on my Rom and it seems that's all that
the chainstays will take but maybe I'm wrong.
What
I've done Longboards and Honjos.
Rear wheel fender is usually not hard.
But mounting the front fender can be pretty involved require solution seeking.
Your LBS might have the hardware you may need to make it happen.
I don't know what all the issues you are having are, but list them here and I
I decided I’d try fenders on the Quickbeam as it will soon have Barlow Pass
tires on it (and thus not knobbies to muttle the works). SKS. Turns out I
eventually am smarter than the stay attachment mechanism. Took me an hour to
get the first one and 5 minutes to get the other seven. Grin.
I
somehow we got separated from the original post. im going to see if i can
merge these. i am hoping it's just an angle of cut thing. i did swap in
a shorter bolt that seems to fit fine.
ive had the hunqapillar for about a year and it has only ever had this one
technomic stem in it that
Colorado has more rails to roads, as in Phantom Cañon, Gold Camp Road,
Boreas Pass and who knows how many others. They're not bad, but you do get
cars.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/sets/72157647796695585/
With abandon,
Patrick
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Thanks! It's all put away for the moment as I have a wee think about how
much I'm willing to put into having fenders.
With abandon,
Patrick
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By the way, here in Scandinavia there's a special kind of soft soap that is
recommended for pvc rain gear, it sort of restores or improves the waxy
surface. Såpa. Looking at wikipedia there seems to be no apparent direct
equivalent outside Scandinavia, although there's a link to a description
Is it because you are still using the long stem bolt? Maybe bottomed out
the wedge on the end of the threads of the stem bolt, where it transitions
to non threaded. Maybe?
Clayton Bend
On Friday, April 17, 2015 at 7:41:05 PM UTC-7, mike goldman wrote:
im not sure which stem in question
i am hoping it's just an angle of cut thing. i did swap in a shorter bolt
that seems to fit fine.
ive had the hunqapillar for about a year and it has only ever had this one
technomic stem in it that was down/in as far as it would go (short top
tube+long steerer on the 54cm). i assume it
Now this is a very helpful observation, one that I should long ago have
made on my own. Thanks! Because (I think!) I can also use Allen head bolts
on my Surley hollow axle, which will make wheel removal with Berthoud
fender much easier!!
The placement of the chainstay bridge makes removing the
Looking for a 59cm Homer Hilsen.
I need one with three (3) water bottle mounts.
Frame or complete. Let's talk.
Thanks!
- Eric
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On this subject, I have a Canon PowerShot SD 300 with chargers and (if I
can find them) additional storage cards, that anyone can have for the cost
of shipping -- $6 for Priority's smallest box. The iPhone camera far
outstrips my photographic ability and needs; I took the Canon in trade for
a bike
Patrick,
Thanks for the reminder on those. Also Waterton Canyon not far from
Chatfield State Park.
Jon
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In the linked article. Enjoy!
http://plancharlotte.org/story/plaza-midwood-bicycling-rider-pamela-murray
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On 04/18/2015 10:54 AM, Bob E wrote:
Thanks for that trilogy, Marc -- not only for the ride report and
photos, but for the post-ride logistics, as well. That looked like a
great trip!
It would be nice if there was more than one train a day that linked DC
with Pittsburgh so that you could
Deacon, I have been using fenders on all but my travel bike for almost 2
decades. Here's everything I have learned not to like about fenders:
1. They limit my choice of car racks.
2. They get in the way of many bike racks.
3. Plastic fenders can easily get knocked out of line.
4. In the winter
Thanks, Michael. I really appreciate the wonderful response. I am aware of
the benefits fenders offer, as I rode the Hunqapillar with fenders for the
first two years. We'll see what times does. If I'm interested in installing
them, I'll post photos. Thanks again!
With abandon,
Patrick
On
They are lng bolts.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 1:46:54 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote:
Now this is a very helpful observation, one that I should long ago have
made on my own. Thanks! Because (I think!) I can also use Allen head bolts
on my Surley hollow
I have to second this bit about the signature. Anything more than one line
seems excessive to me and really adds to the clutter of threads. I understand
reasons why people include them, but it seems like an inappropriate use of
space and in my mind it detracts from the content.
Jason
SF,CA
Hey Steve, sorry for not responding earlier! Those dang jobs!
-the xs saddle sack in the photo is a first generation and so it doesn't have a
zipper. Pros: very easy to do one-handed from the saddle opening maneuver!
Reflective strip is excellent. Cons: it gapes open a little with any weight or
I don't disagree with your request Patrick, but what I find more time
consuming is looking at posts with titles that give no clear idea of what
the topic is about. I would have preferred: A Modest Proposal for
Formatting Replies.
Michael - back from Oaxaca and into Mud Season.
On Saturday,
See how nice this is?
On Sat, Apr 18, 2015 at 7:51 AM, Jon in the foothills of Central Colorado
row.n.2nowh...@gmail.com wrote:
If possible,I would like to know how to reply to a post without including
the previous or
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Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews.
How nice what is? (someone had to do it). Grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
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Aww, you!
On Sat, Apr 18, 2015 at 1:48 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:
How nice what is? (someone had to do it). Grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
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I regularly check it in Gmail on my iPhone or iPad and it seems to me there
is a function the automatically does this, at least partially. I see the
response in the email body and then the previous ones are hidden below and
marked with a three dot symbol that if I click on, will expand to show me
The mirror I use and enjoy very much is the EVT Safe Zone Mirror. I
couldn't get used to all the other smaller ones, couldn't stand the glasses
mounted versions and hated the crappy images on most.
This one is easy to adjust via its arm of interlinked balls, has a large
area that provides a view
A good point; my subject heading could have been clearer. Will try to make
a practice of making them complete.
Patrick Moore, who just rode to and from the store faster than he should
have in windy ABQ, NM.
On Sat, Apr 18, 2015 at 2:57 PM, Michael Hechmer mhech...@gmail.com wrote:
I don't
Interesting post, Deacon. I live 6+ miles from the nearest grocery store
and the road between is not smooth, so I am usually reluctant to transport
anything more fragile than corn on the cob, crusty bread, or Zinfendel. In
the winter I worry about things freezing and in the summer, melting.
To play the devil's advocate, we are coming on to the dry season in Colorado
and SS's clean up mightily easy.
Joe in Grand Junction who has some fettered and unfettered bikes and likes em
both ways.
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Can anyone recommend a quick-on and quick-off set of fenders for a 29er?
They need not be full coverage, just better-than-nothing coverage; the key
is quick on/off.
I've adapted 60 mm SKS's, but the rear requires removing the wheel even if
it has been shortened to avoid the need for struts (I
Michael says it very well. If you are on the east coast or NW I would think
fenders would win by a lot.
But damn that first time I put fenders on a bike was SO hard, time
consuming and frustrating. I'm getting better and now it only takes about three
times as long as it should.
Fender
done 2 sets of Honjos and SKS on my daughter's bike. I like the Honjos
better.
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I am, I did, I find much of that mileage really cool at night too. Some of
my riding cohorts and I pushed into the late fall/early winter with our
weekly rides. Our post industrial landscape has a lot to offer the
nocturnal rider.
Andy Cheatham
Pittsburgh
On Saturday, April 18, 2015 at
If I lived in your neck of the woods, Patrick, I would just come over there
and do it with you!
Have you watched the RBW fender installation video? It is helpful.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG_WZVS9SUY
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While we're giving constructive criticism to the OP, I'll pile on.
Patrick, one of my RBW and iBob pet-peeves is one that you do frequently,
but several other people do it as well. It goes like this
A. Poster posts a for sale post (terrific. one of the great uses for
these boards)
B.
Thanks! I'd forgotten to check their videos. It addresses several of my
issues. Like bolt cutters, bending the fork piece, etc. H.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 7:13:46 PM UTC-6, lungimsam wrote:
If I lived in your neck of the woods, Patrick, I would just come over
thanks, yeah. one of the reasons i was trying to shorten it, was to avoid
it bottoming out. im not trying to make it bottom out at all, and would
love to avoid that. the problem im having with this is that it will not get
tight enough UNLESS it is in all the way. ive tried a couple older stems,
That is really weird.
Perhaps give RBW a call and see what they might suggest.
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The link is still active: http://www.jitensha.com/eng/honjinstl.html
On Sat, Apr 18, 2015 at 8:01 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Hiroshi at Jitensha studios had the most complete and well organized
instructions for mounting metal fenders (he sold Honjos) that I've ever
seen.
Sheldon's fender nuts make taking the fender off much, much easier. You don't
have to mess with the brakes.
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Very nice!
On Saturday, April 18, 2015, David Spranger daspran...@gmail.com wrote:
In the linked article. Enjoy!
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Chuck Harris mirrors...the original...when I'm walking I even catch myself
trying to glance in the mirror
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On Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 3:58:25 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote:
Can anyone recommend a quick-on and quick-off set of fenders for a 29er?
They need not be full coverage, just better-than-nothing coverage; the key
is quick on/off.
SKS makes one called X-blade and Planet Bike makes the
Not necessary to bottom out to get adequate snugness.
In fact, *bottoming out is the WRONG and DANGEROUS way to install a stem*.
The wedge won't mate properly with the steerer, because the butted endwall
is sloped, and the wedge can fail if it is in the butt.
You might have to just buy a new
You can do it!
Just takes a little time, is all!
And then sit back, ride, and enjoy that clean bike! Only get hit by water
that falls from the sky. Clean.
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Hiroshi at Jitensha studios had the most complete and well organized
instructions for mounting metal fenders (he sold Honjos) that I've ever
seen. I used them for my first Honjos and had a relatively easy time --
tho' I'd mounted Berthouds once before, by guess and by gosh, and mounted
plastic
Manny visited and brought the sun with him. He handed over his Nitto Campee
rack. There was riding, kids, coffee outside, donuts, food carts and
beverages. And many Rivendells. Three (!) Cheviuts in 3 sizes, a Homer, an
Atlantis, a Hillborne. Lots of other really useful bikes. We visited the
Looks like a lot of fun! My wife and I will be visiting Portland in 5
weeks, will sure to check out the new shop!
Franklyn
On Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 8:05:30 PM UTC-7, velomann wrote:
Manny visited and brought the sun with him. He handed over his Nitto
Campee rack. There was riding,
I beg to differ. I already have to scroll past enough extra words appended to
people's posts.
Just click the subject to read the whole thread on Google Groups. And then
always reply from there. It handles the quotating fine.
Philip
www.biketinker.com
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