Putting myself in Leah's place to answer your question, if I had her
plethora of Platys I would choose a new/different bike for drop bars
because it would be more interesting. Popping drops on one of my Platys
with wide tires and a dynohub ain't gonna do the roadie thing for me.
Joe Bernard
I have been using the Funn Mamba pedals and have thought they are good
-https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B074WMBWD9?psc=1=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
They are my first clipless pedals, so I can't compare them to anything. But
I'm a fan of the big platform and I've had no problem with clipping in or
I only ride drop bars, and I don't wrap the flats--I just put ESI extra
chunky grips on the drops. So, for longer rides, I bought Men's Body
Geometry Grail Short Finger Gloves from Specialized. I wanted something
without Velcro because I didn't want to trash the cuffs on my cold weather
I sent you a PM. Is bag still available? Do you have additional photos.
The photo in the post does not enlarge.
John Hawrylak
Woodstown NJ
On Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 7:34:59 PM UTC-4 jde...@gmail.com wrote:
> Has some patina but in perfect functional condition. [image:
> IMG_3344.jpeg]\
If you find Cycology gloves too loud, you may not like
these: https://handupgloves.com/collections/all-gloves. Still, check out
the Summer of Shreddy-Nine.
Tom in Alexandria, VA
On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 9:34:45 PM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote:
> I will check out those several suggestions.
--What if I flip the question on its head and say could I do club riding
with my Cheviot, and what would I gain from getting a road bike?
I've not ridden a Platypus, but I would assume that it would be similar to
a Cheviot.
If I stripped down my Cheviot, then I am confident that I would be
I will check out those several suggestions. Thanks!
Pics will prove it if I buy a gaggle of gloves.
BL in EC
On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 3:02:24 PM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote:
> There's lots of good looking cycling clothing in 2024, in my opinion. I
> find no trouble finding jerseys,
You want solid colors? Like these, which come in several colorways:
HTZPLOO Bike Gloves Cycling Gloves Biking Gloves Bicycle Gloves for Men
Women with Anti-Slip Shock-Absorbing Pad,Light Weight Half Finger Gloves
for Cycling Workout Training Outdoor https://a.co/d/bwFol5v
Here’s some with
Bars are sold. Thanks everyone.
On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 4:09:18 PM UTC-7 Ethan K wrote:
> Stem is pending. Bars still available.
>
> On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 2:05:38 PM UTC-7 Ethan K wrote:
>
>> These were on my original Homer build, but didn't quite fit (bars too
>> wide, stem too
Hi
Riv had been on my radar for a while but was a bit out of my price range
for a while. Before I bought a Riv, I built up my Velo Orange Polyvalent
just before covid and really got back in to riding bikes every day for
commuting, groceries and camping adventures. I bought a Clem during the
Roeckl cycling gloves come in quite a selection of colours and patterns. I
also find them extremely comfortable.
https://www.roeckl.de/#Multi:B2C/catalog/10
Nick Payne
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I wear these unpadded "sun gloves" from Glacier Outdoor Bill. The palm side
is synthetic leather(like clarino), the back lycra, with a full lycra cuff.
They've added more colors this year. Boring they are not ! Made for
fishing, handling slippery things, they grip just fine dry or wet.
I have some parts that I've accumulated the past couple of years that I
need to sell to clear some space in my work are.
1. Velocity-built Dyad front wheel 36 spokes. Shimano 105 hub. Spins
true with very few miles. I replaced it with a dynamo wheel. Silver rim and
black hub. $140
Hiya Patrick,
As someone who lives and rides in the wet and crowded Mid-Atlantic, I'm
always interested to see what someone in the high desert gets excited
about. IGH, tubeless, it goes on. Happy that you're sharing. It's why I'm
here.
Best
Nick "tubes and sometimes fenders" in FC VA
On
There's lots of good looking cycling clothing in 2024, in my opinion. I
find no trouble finding jerseys, bibs, shoes, socks and caps that are
interesting to look at and that I enjoy wearing.
Full finger gloves are cute and interesting for the most part. My secret
weapon is gardening gloves
I've been using the Crank Brothers double shot pedals for a while and
really like them. The platform is nice for me, and the clip-in side is as
good as any other brand I've tried.
Crank Brothers are kind of like the forgotten brother of clip in pedals. I
only tried them because my friend used
And sorry for the upside-down shell; trigger is rightside-up.
On Wed, Apr 24, 2024 at 3:25 PM Patrick Moore wrote:
> On Wed, Apr 24, 2024 at 3:11 PM Ian A wrote:
>
>> 1) Thank you for the correct use of "could not care less", instead of the
>> incorrect "could care less".
>
>
> I confess that
A Professional Law Corporation
Oh wee!!
I am a Proud original owner of the trek 510.
Back in 1978 they didn't have that fancy Picard headbadge not the speckle paint
job, what's going on here??
Where can I get one?
Yours sincerely,
Bernard F. Duhon
From:
1) Thank you for the correct use of "could not care less", instead of the
incorrect "could care less".
2) We are still awaiting closure, from the original thread about this exact
hub, whether it is the genuine article.
3) Wil this hub be rebuilt and reconditioned and if so, who will do rebuild?
It looks like you had some fun with your resto-mod Captain Picard Special -
love it!
You are inspiring my N+1 daydreams. I've done a few old bike restorations
over the years - all with rattle can resprays. Would you mind adding some
fuel to my fantasies and share the details of your paint
John,
I use SPD pedals on my "pure" road bike, my most road-ish mixed surface
bikes get combo pedals, and everything else gets flat pedals.
For combo SPD/flat pedals, I have the VP-R62 on one bike, which seems no
longer available. But I have a few pairs of the very similar Venzo dual
function
The Atlantis looks great, but I love that Trek.
-Dave
On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 4:24:18 PM UTC-4 exliontamer wrote:
> Put the Bullmoose on the Atlantis & I'm loving them. They really fit my
> short torso/long arms on the Atlantis. I have the stem maxed out in the
> photo for posterity's
Nice work Brady!
I have no doubt that you will finish LEL without issues. I look forward to
hearing about your additional rides.
Toshi in Oakland, CA
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Following on to this; has anyone here used the MKS ezy pedal system to
easily swap between flats and clipless?
On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 1:41:02 PM UTC-6 John Bokman wrote:
> Rivsters:
>
> I've ridden many many years on Speedplay Frogs with great enjoyment.
> I've also ridden for years
My favorite is the MKS Sylvan Road with the XL Deep MKS toe clips (I wear a
size 14 shoe) and ALE straps with the reinforced leather sleeve. I like the
Sylvan Road (vs the Touring) because there's no teeth to catch shoe tread
and it's wide-ish compared to some other ones. The Touring does work
Whatever Roadini you're riding is FAST! I want one! However, I suspect
there may be something to do with the motorCongrats.
On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 12:17:13 PM UTC-7 Brady Smith wrote:
> Hi John,
>
> I think this is a 2020 Roadini, so the answer is probably first gen. I
> bought
Hello everyone,
Just making sure no one has a 58 AHH Mustard frameset they may be willing to
part with?
Really enjoying the photos and learning from the groups content thus far.
Tremendous experience here.
Take care,
Drew
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Well, I'm currently working on a major rehab and overhaul of a '95 Schwinn
Ridge Searcher for a lady that she somehow got for free. It's in a pretty
decrepit condition, but hey, I have plenty of time to engage in such
volunteer activities and when it's done she'll be riding a bike the likes
Rivsters:
I've ridden many many years on Speedplay Frogs with great enjoyment.
I've also ridden for years on flat pedals (MKS Sylvan Touring are my
favorite) with great enjoyment.
I'm now curious about trying something I thought I'd never try: A
clipless-flat combo pedal. Because there are
Yes, George, exactly. I was excited that such a nice frame was available but with the size being iffy, the whole bar/brake lever/cables/housing and the tires needing a swap I just didn’t feel confident this was the answer.On Apr 24, 2024, at 3:32 PM, George Schick wrote:Heh. After all of this
I know that this list could not care less about hub gears, but I'm chuffed,
as they say. I got a used but still vg (per the seller with high rating;
must disassemble and see for myself; has 50 or 60 years of dried lubricant
inside) Holy Grail of hub gears, a 1950 ASC, missing proprietary shifter,
Heh. After all of this back and forth discussion about drop bars and the
various hand positions, it turns out to be set up much the same way as the
bikes she already has with an upright riding position and regular bars.
'Course, this bike "could" be reconverted to a standard road bike without
Thanks, Bill.
I'm aware of my relative youth. Two years ago, I spent the first 20 miles
of our 300k listening to everyone else talk about how they got into
randonneuring because their kids were grown and they just didn't need to be
around that much anymore.
It explained why it seemed like a good
Hi John,
I think this is a 2020 Roadini, so the answer is probably first gen. I
bought the frame off this list. In theory it clears a 38mm tire; the
biggest I've tried is 35mm. I had 32mm Continental Grand Prix 4 Seasons on
it for this ride, which seems to be the sweet spot for most riding I do
Is this a first gen, or later roadini? Curious: on what tires did you ride
this event? Any pictures?
John
Portland, OR
On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 10:01:38 AM UTC-7 Brady Smith wrote:
> I'd been looking forward to this ride for a long time.
>
> I turned 40 in the fall, not long after my
Wow Brady; that sounds like a pretty snappy 200k to me hope your dad
continues to do well...and you get to thank your good samaritan in person.
Also happy trails on that London to Edinburgh ride!
On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 1:56:23 PM UTC-5 Mack Penner wrote:
> Super write-up, Brady! I
Disagree, I much prefer 38mm over 32mm for rural road riding. I ran Grand
Bois 700x30 (really 32 on the calipers) before converting to 650Bx38. Then
again I live in the land of low quality chip seal with basically tar over
huge rocks, so there is that.
Jim
Austin, TX MSA
On Tue, Apr 23, 2024
A Romulus sounds fantastic if it fits you and you like the way it rides.
I came across someone riding a Romulus on Bike Tour of Colorado a while
back when I rode the event. That was a 450ish mile event over 7 days with
umpteen tens of thousands of feet of climbing and many passes over 10,000
Super write-up, Brady! I rode a 200 last month in a bigger group than I'd
ridden with in the past (2 instead of 1, ha!) and likewise found myself
pushing when I thought it was un-wise but hanging on nevertheless, building
confidence along the way.
Best of luck with the buildup to LEL!
Mack in
"I turned 40 in the fall"
Just a baby in the Rando-community. You've got a good 35 year career ahead
of you. ;-).
7:36 is BLAZING, even with a speedy-group. Tremendous work.
Best wishes to your father.
466 days to L-E-L!
Bill Lindsay
El Cerrito, CA
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On Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Inspirational and well written. Thanks for the write up. You’ve come a long way since Fort Lee! Keep us posted. D in Central VAOn Apr 24, 2024, at 1:01 PM, Brady Smith wrote:I'd been looking forward to this ride for a long time. I turned 40 in the fall, not long after my dad was diagnosed with
I'd been looking forward to this ride for a long time.
I turned 40 in the fall, not long after my dad was diagnosed with leukemia.
He knew he was sick when he started the first day of RAGBRAI last summer
and found the first 40 hot and hilly miles of an 80 mile day unbearably,
miserably
Hey Robert,
As someone with similar dimensions I'd suggest the 700c. The added height
will make it much easier to get you bars up where you'd probably like them.
I had a 53cm Atlantis from the last batch with 650b's and I had to max out
the stem height being just under 6ft tall. I eventually
Those African daisies (Dimorphotheca ecklonis) are a spectacular backdrop
for your pink Roadeo!
Sue in El Cerrito
On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 6:42:32 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote:
> I don't know what flower that is. It was on the porch of East Bay Coffee
> in Pinole, Ca. The color was
Not taken today—I shot this in 2018 while flying home for a work trip to
Southern California. Grant’s Mountain here looks more like Mt Doom than Mt
Diablo.

>From the (perhaps) upcoming folio, 鬼山36景 (36 Views of Mt Diablo).
--Eric Norris
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As if you need it, I’ll give a plus one for a Ram or Romulus. I have had my
orange Ram for over 15 yrs and it has been on many club rides, centuries,
short rides, gentle gravel rides, and nowhere rides. It is probably the
best designed “everything but real dirt” roadish bike Grant’s ever
Thanks for sharing, enjoyed seeing the Romulus!
On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 6:42:32 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote:
> I don't know what flower that is. It was on the porch of East Bay Coffee
> in Pinole, Ca. The color was incredible.
>
> BL in EC
>
> On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 5:08:19
I don't know what flower that is. It was on the porch of East Bay Coffee
in Pinole, Ca. The color was incredible.
BL in EC
On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 5:08:19 AM UTC-7 Ryan wrote:
> Oh...a 3-speed Romulus!
>
> That RoadeoRosa just looks right...Doug is absolutely right. I'm waiting
>
This is a report of this
(https://groups.google.com/g/rbw-owners-bunch/c/ecnmO2IgLLw). New price
same bike. I am vague on the size since there was a spirited discussion in
the original posting.
Measurement from center of BB to top of TT is 20". Center of BB to top of
Seat Tube is 20.25".
Oh...a 3-speed Romulus!
That RoadeoRosa just looks right...Doug is absolutely right. I'm waiting to
read about Bill's next brevet on that Roadeo; I suspect that bike rides
like a dream.
I hate to betray my ignorance, but what are those flowers? Pansies? Great
shots.
On Wednesday, April 24,
Agreed Joe. Bill is a good man. And, what a fleet of bikes! I love the look
of drop bars on a road bike. To my older eyes they just look appropriate. I
say that as I'm converting my recently acquired Roadini to an Albatross
bar.
Doug
On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 7:10:34 AM UTC-4 Ryan
Not only Leah likes those folders, Bill. Sweet!
On Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 10:52:12 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:
> Well that's just adorable. I mean this absolutely sincerely, you're a good
> man Bill Lindsay.
>
> On Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 6:13:33 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
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