Sorry, not a direct comparison, but the MUSAs are pretty light and sturdy.
A little Spandex in them would be great, but they are good shorts!
These look like a real good option, that have some Spandex:
http://zoic.com/blackmarketshort
Cheers
On Tue, Sep 29, 2009 at 11:04 AM, Cycletex
The fork crown is different, but the lugs look the same to me.
DE
On Tue, Sep 29, 2009 at 5:23 PM, Jason Hartman rjasonhart...@gmail.comwrote:
I never really gave these frames a close look before.
The colors are fine, but why the different lugs?
If you are going to go through all the trouble
Happy Birthday!
On Tue, Sep 29, 2009 at 10:29 AM, Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net wrote:
On Sep 29, 2009, at 11:03 AM, John McMurry wrote:
On Sep 29, 10:57 am, Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net wrote:
On Sep 29, 2009, at 9:19 AM, John McMurry wrote:
On Sep 29, 9:46 am, Bruce
. Saddleback (Santiago) is good but a
ride in itself.
dougP
On Sep 17, 9:01 pm, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Some folks would like to keep the conversation on the list, similar to
the
NorCal/Bay Area people are. Others aren't on the RBW list, so prefer
flickr. So, why not both
I'm guessing the QB has lighter tubing that an Atlantis. I know mine feels
springy compared to my All Rounder, but less so than my Road.
DE
On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 8:42 AM, Shaun Meehan meehan.sh...@gmail.comwrote:
Interesting. Most who responded essentially said don't do it and no one
They look great, thanks for posting!
On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 4:14 PM, Stuart Fletcher
stuart.fletc...@gmail.comwrote:
I made some pictures when I visited the exhibit on Friday and just now
got them uploaded and titled on Flickr. Here is the set:
http://tinyurl.com/y8thetu
Enjoy! The
Check. I just measured my esposa's 56cm and it was 56cm +/- at the top of
the collar. I think you're looking at a 60cm :-)
On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 6:30 PM, Frank frank.r.ful...@gmail.com wrote:
Seth,
I just measured my wife's 56cm Wilbury / Glorius, and using your
methodology, came up
They look nice, along with the rest of the bike!
On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 6:35 AM, d2mini d2creat...@gmail.com wrote:
After going from moustache bars to albatross bars last week, i felt
the a-bars were a bit too high (or too low if flipped). When high, i
missed the front hand/brake position
Getting into the conversation kind of late, but yea, what he said. Set up
the Atlantis w/ light wheels and maybe drop some weight elsewhere (saddle,
cranks, shifters, whatever) and see how you keep up w/ the buds. Still
doesn't do it for you, then you have a bunch of lightweight parts that you
ditto
On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 12:31 PM, cm chrispmur...@hotmail.com wrote:
Keep the Bleriot-- it is going to be a challenge to replace it if you
regret selling it down the road (which is sounds like you will). I
dont see an advantage to getting the Atlantis over the Bomba. Bleriot
and Bomba
An extra-thick layer of grease in the headset is a good idea too, especially
right on the top of the upper bearings.
On Thu, Sep 24, 2009 at 7:24 AM, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
If the seat and steerer tubes are well greased and sealed, the chance
of water infilitration should be
M for medium :-)
On Sun, Sep 20, 2009 at 8:44 AM, soqer...@gmail.com soqer...@gmail.comwrote:
what size?
On Sep 19, 11:35 am, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Anybody have some they want to sell at a used price? Preferably the
blackish color, but olive is fine.
--
Cheers
Anybody have some they want to sell at a used price? Preferably the
blackish color, but olive is fine.
--
Cheers,
David
Redlands, CA
Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something
wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym. ~Bill Nye,
scientist guy
. And wide enough to give me some decent float
over sandy spots as well.
I'm in love!
On Sat, Sep 12, 2009 at 10:58 PM, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.comwrote:
I bought a set of Grand Bois Cypres maybe a couple months ago, and recently
got around to mounting and riding them. Really like them so far
I actually kinda' forgot about even sending them in... hm, maybe that is
their devious Swiss plan!
On Sat, Sep 19, 2009 at 9:40 PM, Harry H hhu...@gmail.com wrote:
Has anyone received a reply from Sigg about returned bottles?
Harry
On Sep 12, 9:47 pm, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com
Some folks would like to keep the conversation on the list, similar to the
NorCal/Bay Area people are. Others aren't on the RBW list, so prefer
flickr. So, why not both!
http://www.flickr.com/groups/socal_rivendell_bicycle_appreciation_society/discuss/72157622191283801/
Narrowing down on the
I had a boil develop pretty much under/right next to my sit bone where it
contacted the saddle and had the seam of underwear (boxer-brief kind)
rubbing on the same spot. TMI? Wearing regular boxer underwear with only a
center seam gets rid of part of the problem, but now I seem pre-disposed to
a
.
--- On *Wed, 9/16/09, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com* wrote:
From: David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: Saddles
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
I don't like having to wear bike diapers, but admit that I haven't had this
problem since switching over to the REI
Up and running! Ya'll must have crashed their server... never underestimate
the power of Rivendell!
On Wed, Sep 16, 2009 at 5:47 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:
On Wed, 2009-09-16 at 16:35 -0700, David Estes wrote:
Love that name, but the link gives a 404.
It just worked fine
You wouldn't have happened to leave it in a saddle bag, would you?
On Tue, Sep 15, 2009 at 10:49 AM, tdusky tdu...@comcast.net wrote:
Opinel knives are the best!
I bought 2 while in france 26 fears ago. I lost one after 10 years,
and have been carrying the other one for the past 16.
Great
That's very high on my list of things to do w/ our Co-Motion Double
Espresso. Perfect tandem except only takes 32mm tires... would love to have
some Hetres on it!
On Mon, Sep 14, 2009 at 8:46 PM, Aaron Thomas aaron.a.tho...@gmail.comwrote:
Along the lines of the original post, I'd like to
Isn't that custom paint amazing! I hope that's becoming a good seller for
RBW as it seems like a great bike.
Anyone have any comments as to how it compares to a Bleriot?
DE
On Sun, Sep 13, 2009 at 7:32 AM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
Alan at EcoVelo recently got his hands on a Sam
be in the archives.
Phil Roberts
Chandler, AZ
On Sun, Sep 13, 2009 at 7:50 AM, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.comwrote:
Isn't that custom paint amazing! I hope that's becoming a good seller for
RBW as it seems like a great bike.
Anyone have any comments as to how it compares to a Bleriot?
DE
A, I get it
On Sun, Sep 13, 2009 at 4:14 PM, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote:
The pertinent portion of the OP is enhanced for you Dave...
--- On *Sun, 9/13/09, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com* wrote:
From: David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com
How could y'all leave
Consider a 3, 7 or 8 speed internal geared hub for it. They're the perfect
bike for such an adaption.
The price is a bit high, but if it's what you want and you can't find it
elsewhere...
On Sun, Sep 13, 2009 at 7:12 PM, ed k yagen...@gmail.com wrote:
Well I've been eyeballing the 68 frame -
my Expedition and pedal to my secret hideout. Other than
that, I would have no trouble choosing the Sam to go almost anywhere. And my
decision may just be based on familiarity and time-in-saddle.
Phil
AZ
On Sun, Sep 13, 2009 at 3:23 PM, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.comwrote:
Looks like
On Sun, Sep 13, 2009 at 7:50 PM, Chris Halasz chal...@gmail.com wrote:
Very nice 61cm Rivendell Bleriot, as pictured:
http://picasaweb.google.com/chalasz/Test#
Bars, stem, seatpost are Nitto
Drivetrain is Shimano Deore (yes, that's a Biopace 48 tooth outer)
Brake levers are Shimano
I see that in my future...
On Sun, Sep 13, 2009 at 8:07 PM, Chris Halasz chal...@gmail.com wrote:
... as I will miss mine.
Chris
Currently supporting three college tuitions
Tucson, AZ
On Sun, Sep 13, 2009 at 9:52 PM, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.comwrote:
On Sun, Sep 13, 2009 at 7
Hey, the seller has 531 feedback ratings... I think it's a sign that you
need to buy it!
On Sun, Sep 13, 2009 at 7:25 PM, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Consider a 3, 7 or 8 speed internal geared hub for it. They're the perfect
bike for such an adaption.
The price is a bit high
I sent mine back about the same time and have heard nothing. In the
meantime I bought a KK 40oz container to replace the 1L returned. Downside
is that it's made in China. I don't know what I'll do with the replacement
SIGGs when the arrive (still presuming they will). I'm sure I drink/eat
more
On Sat, Sep 12, 2009 at 6:52 PM, Bill Connell bconn...@gmail.com wrote:
On Sat, Sep 12, 2009 at 7:47 PM, Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net
wrote:
Bill C. invited me and three of his friends on a Labor Day bike ride
from St. Paul to Prescott WI and back, stopping for lunch in
Prescott.
I bought a set of Grand Bois Cypres maybe a couple months ago, and recently
got around to mounting and riding them. Really like them so far, although
I'm nervous about the reliability. I was thinking about riding them on
last weeks SoCal ride, but decided to stay w/ the Paselas until I had some
The quick relase ones are fine for light loads but heavier loads (that would
mean a six pack of adult beverage) bounce around too much over bumps. Never
any accidents, but it freaks me out. Zip-tied would be better.
DE
On Fri, Sep 11, 2009 at 4:04 PM, LF fie...@gmail.com wrote:
On Sep 11,
Report back to us with the sordid details!
On Thu, Sep 10, 2009 at 8:58 AM, Aaron Thomas aaron.a.tho...@gmail.comwrote:
Cool! This So-Cal Riv'er may actually be up in the Bay Area this
weekend. If so, you can count me in.
On Sep 10, 7:56 am, Jim M. mather...@gmail.com wrote:
I'll be
was epic.
dougP
On Sep 8, 5:21 pm, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Dramatic foreshadowing: We're talking an O.C. ride in O.C.tober.
On Tue, Sep 8, 2009 at 10:51 AM, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote:
Brian - we try to do something every month. Some rides are worth
On Wed, Sep 9, 2009 at 3:34 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:
On Wed, 2009-09-09 at 14:49 -0700, daddy longlegs wrote:
Yeah! A Tandem! Strangely, my wife and I were talking about that
yesterday.
On Sep 9, 10:10 am, Rocky B luggedsteel.fatti...@gmail.com wrote:
+1 for a Riv
Which is... ?? :-)
On Wed, Sep 9, 2009 at 11:34 AM, Harry H hhu...@gmail.com wrote:
Another place you can check for trail access is East Bay Regional Park
district website. They maintain some of the trails in the area and
keep PDF's of the maps of the parks on their site. The link to the
On Wed, Sep 9, 2009 at 3:52 PM, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote:
on 9/9/09 3:36 PM, Lisa -S.H. at harmo...@fairpoint.net wrote:
Ryan Watson wrote:
A while back on one of these lists someone asked about how to get
more chicks into cycling?
The best response was stop calling
:31 PM, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Uhmmm, Lesli, now is the time to chime in...
On Tue, Sep 8, 2009 at 2:06 PM, Dave Craig dcr...@prescott.edu wrote:
I wonder what we'd find if this question were answered by women. None
have responded thusfar to this thread. ARE there any
a fantastic ride. I hope you'll do another one soon!
Brian
On Sep 6, 11:29 pm, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Fantastic ride, from about 10:30 - 4:00??? Tire of choice (chosen by
choosy
cyclists!) was a 35mm Pasela. We rode across Santa Monica and up
Sepulveda
Uhmmm, Lesli, now is the time to chime in...
On Tue, Sep 8, 2009 at 2:06 PM, Dave Craig dcr...@prescott.edu wrote:
I wonder what we'd find if this question were answered by women. None
have responded thusfar to this thread. ARE there any female members of
this group??
cut
As I
I could do it if I had to, and have an All-Rounder for just that reason.
It's basically a Hilsen with cantis and fancy paint. I have two wheelsets
for it, a 36h Phil with knobbies to turn it into a mtn. bike, and 32h
Dura-Ace (spaced to 135mm) with 35mm Paselas for everything else. I could
get a
I do it for all the flatlanders (Jimmie, Joe, and Butch).
On Mon, Sep 7, 2009 at 9:16 AM, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote:
David:
Great photos - not sure about the wisdom of the downhill video but you
lived to post it. Pretty cool.
dougP
On Sep 6, 10:29 pm, David Estes cyclotour
On Mon, Sep 7, 2009 at 9:46 AM, james black chocot...@gmail.com wrote:
On Sun, Sep 6, 2009 at 22:29, David Estescyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Fantastic ride, from about 10:30 - 4:00??? Tire of choice (chosen by
choosy
cyclists!) was a 35mm Pasela. We rode across Santa Monica and up
And you rode your mountain bike in the mountains yesterday (but with slicks
just for kicks)!
On Mon, Sep 7, 2009 at 9:48 AM, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote:
Since getting an Atlantis in early 03, that's been my ride for 99% of
my mileage. I bought it for touring and liked the fit,
?
On Sep 6, 10:29 pm, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Fantastic ride, from about 10:30 - 4:00??? Tire of choice (chosen by
choosy
cyclists!) was a 35mm Pasela. We rode across Santa Monica and up
Sepulveda
to Mulholland. Rode that to Private Elite School Corner and then
jumped
You could have an Atlantis as a back up to your Atlantis!
Grant should just start sending me bonus money for all the business I send
his way!
On Mon, Sep 7, 2009 at 10:54 AM, Robert Kirkpatrick spiralc...@gmail.comwrote:
I don't really think its a myth at all, though I guess really you
I just take the Bleriot again?
I guess that kind of goes against the simplicty thing huh?
On Sep 7, 9:56 am, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
And you rode your mountain bike in the mountains yesterday (but with
slicks
just for kicks)!
On Mon, Sep 7, 2009 at 9:48
That was pretty much the topic of self-congratulatory conversation during
yesterday's SoCal ride. :-)
On Mon, Sep 7, 2009 at 3:49 PM, cm chrispmur...@hotmail.com wrote:
In my experience, the one-bike-for-everything bike is more in the head
of the bike owner than the bike itself. The reality
There were no bees involved in yesterday's ride.
On Mon, Sep 7, 2009 at 5:29 PM, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote:
Sort of related.. When I forwarded the So Cal Riv Riders photo set to a
local buddy, and added that I would love to live close enough to attend one,
he responded with this link.
BEAUTIFUL, and in my size favorite Saluki color. Hm :-)
On Mon, Sep 7, 2009 at 7:19 PM, John Ferguson rfj1...@yahoo.com wrote:
Hi all,
Having experienced the joys of Toei (and Weigle) it is with some
regret that I must part with my Saluki. It's a wonderful bike (and the
You should start yelling at them in German to quit drafting you!
On Mon, Sep 7, 2009 at 6:13 PM, Horace max...@sdf.lonestar.org wrote:
On Mon, Sep 7, 2009 at 5:02 PM, Ray r.sh...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
But, then I think to myself, Sir?
They were just being nice. Stop being so
Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com* wrote:
From: David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: Curious: Was it me, or the Quickbeam?
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Date: Monday, September 7, 2009, 7:33 PM
You should start yelling at them in German to quit drafting you!
On Mon, Sep
You mean I'm sharing secret-Bay Area knowledge with Bay Area people!!!
On Sun, Sep 6, 2009 at 1:48 AM, Harry H hhu...@gmail.com wrote:
I'm saving that link. Sweet.
Harry
On Sep 5, 8:59 pm, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
I'm REALLY hoping to make it up there for the event
L, what's her total time running right now?
DE
On Sat, Sep 5, 2009 at 11:36 PM, Lynne Fitz fitzb...@comcast.net wrote:
SWEETPEA. Not Sweatpea! That's funny :-)
7 months and counting...
On Sep 4, 12:22 pm, Ricardo Palabra rick.w...@gmail.com wrote:
Another plug for Luna Cycles, our
Tha'ts L as in Lynne, not Lisa. :)
On Sun, Sep 6, 2009 at 7:14 AM, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
L, what's her total time running right now?
DE
On Sat, Sep 5, 2009 at 11:36 PM, Lynne Fitz fitzb...@comcast.net wrote:
SWEETPEA. Not Sweatpea! That's funny :-)
7 months
On Sat, Sep 5, 2009 at 4:34 PM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
I've got no problem with friction shifting but yesterday I realized
why it would never work for my partner. Since I've been off the bike
for a while now she decided she wanted to try riding my atlantis and I
decided I
Hi Bill, I think you're in for something special when you get your AHH, hope
you love it!
David
On Sun, Sep 6, 2009 at 2:36 PM, William F. House williamfho...@gmail.comwrote:
Hello RBW Owners Group,
Just wanted to say hi and introduce myself. I'm 38, married, have two
beautiful girls
Fantastic ride, from about 10:30 - 4:00??? Tire of choice (chosen by choosy
cyclists!) was a 35mm Pasela. We rode across Santa Monica and up Sepulveda
to Mulholland. Rode that to Private Elite School Corner and then jumped
onto the dirt. Rolling fire roads that were mostly smooth, and only had
Noted!!! :-)
On Sun, Sep 6, 2009 at 9:44 PM, William F. House williamfho...@gmail.comwrote:
Thanks David. Call me Will. And don't call me late for supper. REALLY
looking forward to the Hilsen.
On Sep 6, 10:06 pm, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Hi Bill, I think you're
I'm REALLY hoping to make it up there for the event and and am presuming a
SoCal contingent can carpool up together... hint, hint.
Bay Area people: Is there a better place than this for a small group to
stay: http://www.hiusa.org/hostels/usa_hostels/california/sausalito/60013
On Sat, Sep 5,
That's about when I purchased mine! :)
On Fri, Sep 4, 2009 at 2:21 AM, Angus angusle...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
It was the better part of a decade ago David...I stopped racing cross
in 2003.
Angus
On Sep 3, 10:09 pm, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
I have some Specialized Tri
I returned mine (1L and 1.5L) directly to SIGG. Just email 'em
lin...@mysigg.com and they immediately send you RO and a mailing label. I'm
out cost of shipping ($9 to NJ) but that's all. I'll probably sell the
replacement ones as I just bought a KK 40oz. Studies will soon show that
stainless
New Chris Kostman entry at Rough Riders site:
http://www.xo-1.org/2009/09/rough-riding-with-rivendells-grant.html
Follow the links in it to some great bikes and riding on Mt. Diablo.
Bonus mention of the Bombadil in it as well!
--
Cheers,
David
Redlands, CA
Bicycling is a big part of the
On Thu, Sep 3, 2009 at 6:54 AM, Patrick in VT psh...@drm.com wrote:
On Sep 2, 9:26 pm, bpus...@aol.com wrote:
I've just recently gone over to the new Challenge tires (27 mm) and, my
god, they are wonderful. They're very fast and super comfortable. I like
them much better than the Grand
Friend of mine shifts a Sturmey AW hub w/ a regular friction bar end shifter
and lived to tell the tale.
DE
On Thu, Sep 3, 2009 at 8:58 AM, Pete pedalling.p...@gmail.com wrote:
That J-Tek bar end shifter look really sweet:
I have some Specialized Tri-Cross tires and love 'em. True 35mm as I
remember. Wish I knew about the blow out sale!
DE
On Thu, Sep 3, 2009 at 3:29 PM, Angus angusle...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
Lesli,
I ran several seasons of cyclocross on 700x35 Specialized Tri-Cross
tires that I bought
48cm Sam Hillborne? Possibly outside their price range, but a big problem
people make is getting too cheap a first bike, then having to re-invest with
a better second bike. The top tube might still be too long for them, but if
not, the rise on it could allow them to fit a smaller frame.
DE
On
I built a Breeze up for my Mom. Really just swapped out the rear SA cog for
a 22T one as it's geared REALLY low. Great bike!
On Wed, Sep 2, 2009 at 8:03 AM, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
They are a step up from the World Tourist (made by Giant in Taiwan, I
believe), and
A, my eyes... they hurt
But really, why get rid of the outside position? I would put a rock
guard/bash ring on there. Seems a much better options than straight doing
away with the ring.
DE
On Tue, Sep 1, 2009 at 1:06 PM, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote:
With the popularity of 29ers,
I like this one a lot:
http://www.hebie.de/Fixed-Guard-Kettenschutz-392.hebie3400.0.html
Hebie has some pretty cool stuff!
DE
On Wed, Sep 2, 2009 at 4:44 AM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
On Wed, Sep 2, 2009 at 12:50 AM, David Estescyclotour...@gmail.com
wrote:
I checked out
On Wed, Sep 2, 2009 at 9:22 PM, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote:
In terms of 650B, most of the grippy tires I've seen seem to be fairly
large
volume mtb tires, so that may be a challenge as it sounds like you'll be
doing a conversion.
Simple is good for gearing. The only problem
On Wed, Sep 2, 2009 at 9:35 PM, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote:
on 9/2/09 9:31 PM, David Estes at cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Given what you said, would Col de la Vie tires work ok? Seems as long as
it
wasn't too muddy they would have enough knob to hang on. I ran them
Hah! Hakkalugi was my favorite name. Any bike promoting a Toe Jam and a
Hand Job has to be a winner! Built out of Moron tubing!
Wasn't it painted some sort of a nasty green as well?
DE
On Tue, Sep 1, 2009 at 6:18 PM, Bill M. bmenn...@comcast.net wrote:
On Aug 31, 7:51 am, Shaun Meehan
You are a good brother, Seth.
On Tue, Sep 1, 2009 at 7:40 PM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
My brother is bikeless at the moment and he is looking to change that
situation. He just sold his mountain and road bikes prior to a big
house move to avoid having to move a bunch of stuff. His
Those are BEAUTIFUL bikes. I can see right away where GP would want you on
a larger bike to get the bars up higher. The mixte looks perfect by
Rivendell or anyone's standards!
Thanks for sharing!
DE
On Tue, Sep 1, 2009 at 7:56 PM, Steve Kesling akesl...@pacific.net wrote:
With all the talk
Love that G. with the drop bars!
My S.O. has a G. w/ Albatross bars:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/333596692/in/set-72157594443171032/
Still wish I could easily convert it to an IGH drivetrain, as it just calls
for it...
DE
On Tue, Sep 1, 2009 at 8:19 PM, Steve Kesling
On Tue, Sep 1, 2009 at 8:42 PM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
On Tue, Sep 1, 2009 at 11:37 PM, David Estescyclotour...@gmail.com
wrote:
Love that G. with the drop bars!
My S.O. has a G. w/ Albatross bars:
On Tue, Sep 1, 2009 at 8:52 PM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
On Tue, Sep 1, 2009 at 11:48 PM, David Estescyclotour...@gmail.com
wrote:
Is there such a thing anymore as a sensible chainguard?
Check out the breezer chainguards. Full coverage, black plastic. Don't
get
Shipping is $9 for a flat rate Priority box. Lots of tread life if you
don't mind the cracks.
They're the much cracked tread that I mentioned here earlier:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/3871895034/
I just put on a set of GB Cypres and am hoping for the best with them. If
they
A reminder good velo-people that the Rivendell Bicycle Appreciation Society
(Southern California Chapter) will be out and about on this upcoming
Sunday. This is pending clear air as things are currently kind of icky in
the basin.
You can read more on the route and other pertinent info here: *
He's taken them!
On Tue, Sep 1, 2009 at 10:01 PM, Joe Bunik jbu...@gmail.com wrote:
I'll take 'em!
More in a sec
=- Joe
Walnut Creek, CA
On 9/1/09, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Shipping is $9 for a flat rate Priority box. Lots of tread life if you
don't mind the cracks
If you're going to be doing more road(eo) riding with folks who don't intend
to go onto the trails, then maybe consider the upcoming Roadeo? It can
still can fit fat tires to go out and play on the trails while being more of
a roadie(o) oriented bike. Heck, put some cross tires on it and it
On Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 10:08 PM, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.netwrote:
Tires are kinda tricky business, as there are a lot of variables to the
equation. I don't mean to obfuscate the topic, merely to say that you
should trust your judgement for your specific conditions and riding style
That was great! I just finished the Taylor story in BQ last night, so the
timing was perfect!
On Sun, Aug 30, 2009 at 12:11 PM, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote:
Tim mentioned a video. Here it is:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMA8X5pk2kI
--
Cheers,
David
Redlands, CA
Bicycling is a big
Peter Jackson's lawyers are onto 'em now... :-(
On Sun, Aug 30, 2009 at 1:38 PM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
I'm very partial to Rivendell frame names that reference the Lord of
the Rings. I can live with the Roadeo name. I think naming their
mountain bike the Bombadill was about the most
I love Mexican Coca-Cola!
Nice bike, too! :-)
On Sun, Aug 30, 2009 at 8:11 PM, fiddlr40 mather...@gmail.com wrote:
The new bike path across the Benicia Bridge (SF Bay Area) opened
yesterday. I missed the opening day ride so I decided to ride it
today. The ride from my home to the south
Love Bleriots. Wish they were still available via QBP. Seemed like a great
way to get more people on 'em.
On Sat, Aug 29, 2009 at 1:10 PM, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote:
Very good looking bike. Interesting choice of handlebars for this bike.
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*From:*
I don't know if they sell them unpainted, but there sure are a lot of
builders out there showing them off:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/unpainted/
On Sat, Aug 29, 2009 at 9:45 AM, Phil Brown philcyc...@gmail.com wrote:
On Aug 28, 2:46 pm, Bill Connell bconn...@gmail.com wrote:
The best
Clicking through, there are a couple other cool little articles there:
http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/first-ride-rivendell-bombadil-19039
http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/grant-petersen-rivendell-bicycle-works-11523
DE
On Thu, Aug 27, 2009 at 5:29 PM, J. Burkhalter burk...@yahoo.com
Rhode-O-Island
On Fri, Aug 28, 2009 at 10:28 PM, grant grant...@gmail.com wrote:
I think Doug VC got it pretty right---about this being an alternative
to carbon bikes. It is specifically and intentionally from conception
to production a club-rider's bike. I know it's easy to see the steel
Fame!!
On Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 5:24 PM, Cycletex clifwrightpho...@yahoo.comwrote:
Sighted a sweet Quickbeam in this multi-media montage covering the
Social Cycling ATX Thursday night urban ride...
About a third of the way through:
http://photoblog.statesman.com/social-cycling-atx
I like the photo of the t.v. showing some (vintage?) racing. It had a nice
feel to it.
On Sun, Aug 23, 2009 at 7:44 PM, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote:
Yea - that's a nice one. The new ones have been particularly good - I
imagine new visitors will get some great riding ideas from 'em.
or
so, and it's in the showroom here above the door, still. I am a
prolific but bad photographer, who knows the secret to success is
volume. I'll put the trackgirlphoto up tomorrow.
G
On Aug 23, 8:00 pm, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
I like the photo of the t.v. showing some
those bumpy tires?
dougP
On Aug 17, 8:44 pm, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
They could have at least stopped by and said hi!
On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 6:05 PM, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net
wrote:
on 8/16/09 9:52 PM, David Estes at cyclotour...@gmail.com
Doug's the champion Atlantis utilizer, by the way!
Any bike, anywhere!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/3666863547/in/set-72157620523556167/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/3298444195/in/set-72157614275209826/
On Sat, Aug 22, 2009 at 5:48 PM, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net
Yeah, he got a huge plug from that.
On Fri, Aug 21, 2009 at 9:51 AM, cm chrispmur...@hotmail.com wrote:
Christopher McDougall, the author was on the Daily Show the other
night (8.18).
http://www.thedailyshow.com/full-episodes/246932/thu-august-20-2009-betsy-mccaughey
It was sort of
They could have at least stopped by and said hi!
On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 6:05 PM, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.netwrote:
on 8/16/09 9:52 PM, David Estes at cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Anyone have plans for next July???
http://www.xo-1.org/2009/08/rough-riders-rally
You won the three speed Brompton class, that's for sure!
I needed more sunblock as well... again, next time!
REALLY glad you could make it and we could coordinate this over a couple
thousand miles!!!
On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 6:02 AM, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote:
Great ride. And fun to meet
It's pretty much the for sure ride, we just need to work on dates, meeting
point (car and mass-transit convenient), specific route w/ alts, and most
importantly food and beer stops. Folks who have specific knowledge need to
throw their $.02 into the plan!!
On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 7:42 AM,
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