to protect the stays.
I've had the plasti-dip crack off the cheaper clamps.
On Tue, Jun 16, 2015 at 9:57 AM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com
wrote:
The hardware store P-clamps will rust. Are the higher end ones stainless
steel?
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Gorgeous bike!
On Tue, Jun 16, 2015 at 1:09 PM, Bill webe...@gmail.com wrote:
Wow - that was my size too. I pined for a 59 Bleriot for a number of years
until my first of two 60 Salukis came along. Nice to see it'll stay in the
family of fellow listers.
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That's about the only thing I miss about having a pick'm'up truck, it's
great for hauling bikes around.
On Fri, Jun 12, 2015 at 8:37 AM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote:
only with a p/u truck, but the Softride tailgate pad works great with
fender bikes and mixtes
I have never done RAGBRAI, but when I have done large tours in the past, I
have always gotten up at 4:30-5:00am so I could get a prime camping spot
the next day, as you mention. If the camping spot is the local HS baseball
field, you don't want to end up along the basepaths, or you'll be camping
Those are Shutter Precision hubs, not Intelligent Design hubs.
Rivendell sells them at their site for less than this, in fact, I bought
one from Riv.
On Wed, Jun 3, 2015 at 11:18 AM, Don Funke bozemanchiroprac...@gmail.com
wrote:
Anyone have experience with these hubs? They have some good
The hubs that are for smaller wheels will generate full light with modern
LED lights at very slow speeds, something less than 5mph, in my
experience. In fact, only when I spin my hub by hand, or walk the bike, do
I notice less than full output with my 80 lux light.
People overestimate the speed
Kellie,
I believe you are talking about the SV-8 and not the PV-8, which has full
voltage per the German specs.
On Sat, Jun 6, 2015 at 11:30 AM, Kellie kellie.staple...@gmail.com wrote:
Don't count out the Shimano 3N80. I just put one on my new Saluki, and I
love it. A few more dollars than
There's something to consider, the SP dynohubs are prettier than the
Shimano dynohubs
/dons flame suit
On Wed, Jun 10, 2015 at 12:26 PM, Kelly tkslee...@gmail.com wrote:
I have 3 of them in use over the last three years and have built wheels
for friends ... another 5 in my area .. all over a
I think I would like to try that 26x2.3 on my 90s MTB ;)
On Tue, Jun 9, 2015 at 8:23 AM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
Looks like Jan got his first production prototypes for two new anticipated
tire models. Even fatter road/gravel tires in 559x54 and 584x48.
Idiot.
;)
j/k we all make decisions with our bikes that we later question. Such is life.
On Sun, Jun 7, 2015 at 9:58 PM, Don Compton dpco...@gmail.com wrote:
I foolishly sold my 60cm Ram. A few years later, I bought a Roadeo from
Grant. I rode the hell out of that bike,
There is a large bikes Google group? What is it?
On Jun 5, 2015 8:51 PM, Abcyclehank hankinso...@me.com wrote:
Only intend to sell 2 bikes.
Options:
Orange Jumbo/large Cannondale Tandem great condition under 1000 miles
Upgraded Race Face Cranks 40mm tires. Price $1750 plus shipping.
Black
I don't know what the XL standover is but the Elephant folks did offer to
work with me on a full custom NFE frame since the stock sizes in their
production run will not fit me. I promised not to divulge any specifics so
I won't, but I would recommend calling or emailing them and talking to them
Spar varnish - is this for boat spars, aircraft wing spars, or both?
On Sat, Apr 12, 2014 at 8:07 AM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote:
I come from a bamboo fly rod background, and we used flexible coatings to
turn fibrous materials into tough composites - spar varnish, and maybe as
exotic
Loaded handling question
Pun intended? ;)
On May 28, 2015 11:07 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Last week on a S240, had a great time (except for that one incident)
but the problem was really, really bad shimmy/wobble. So bad I really
couldn't take my hands off even for a bit
I would like to offer an alternative view to the rando bar love fest. I
tried some 48 cm VO rando bars on my tandem and I hated them. The ramps
are much narrower than the drops and that is useless for someone like me
who's large and really needs to have a wide hand position at all times.
On Jun
I'm pretty sure you need to add 19mm, not 38mm, e.g., the radius, not
the entire circumference.
This thread is good information overall though because I want to
convert my Redwood also, and I have recessed R559s lying around.
Guess I will have to reconsider my choice of brakes :(
Like Tim I was
What Lungimsam said. It would also make an excellent rando bike,
which is 50% of my usage, the other 50% being recreational rides.
About the comment about the USA side...some USA riders install their
dyno lights on the right side even though they have the option to
install on the left. I guess
They are wider in name only. The 48cm Noodles are effectively way wider
than 50cm Rando bars unless you ride in the drops 100% of the time.
On Tue, May 19, 2015 at 9:20 AM, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.com
wrote:
I have 48cm Noodles on my Fuji Tourer (which are wonderful)... But
I don't think your height is that exceptional within the Rivendell
ownership community. For example I am 6'7 and I know of others who are
similar or even taller.
The staff at Riv is very, very good at what they do. Give them a call. If
they recommend a specific frame, you can be assured it
Lovely pics. I need to do something with my redwood. It's been in the
stand for about the last two months.
On May 12, 2015 6:53 PM, David Banzer daban...@gmail.com wrote:
Swapped out some parts on my Redwood...
Added:
Selle-Anatomica Saddle
Nitto B132 Handlebars
Newbaum's Burnt Orange Tape
I saw them. Effin pretty! I'd buy them myself if I had the jack.
On Wed, May 13, 2015 at 11:20 PM, Kendallspower kendallfa...@gmail.com wrote:
They are in the thread. U can't see them?
On Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 9:09:59 PM UTC-7, Steve Cole wrote:
Do you have photos?
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If I had one parting thought about the LoupLoups, I have reduced the
pressure somewhat and it seems to help the flat resistance, and
reduces blowoffs, which seem to be a feature of my Soma Weymouth rims
I have on my Custom. I'm running in the
The SON Deluxe actually has much less vibration than did the older
SON28 hubs and the Shimano hubs.
I have the SON Deluxe Widebody and I barely notice the vibration as
compared to the others I have used. I recommend just getting used to
it, sorry.
On Thu, May 7, 2015 at 4:42 PM, Lungimsam
, either, but that
was a while ago. Perhaps it has improved? I'll give it another try.
Thanks for the replies and suggestions.
- David G in San Diego
On Mon, May 4, 2015 at 10:32 AM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote:
And it's all in your email?
You can check your Google account to see
I recommend Flickr/Yahoo as opposed to Picasa/Google because Flickr
gives you a free terabyte of storage.
On Tue, May 5, 2015 at 11:00 AM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks; I think I understand now what the discussion is about. I'll
investigate Picassa or the other one, or see if
.
Thanks for the replies and suggestions.
- David G in San Diego
On Mon, May 4, 2015 at 10:32 AM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com
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And it's all in your email?
You can check your Google account to see how much things like Drive and
Photos (not email attachments) are using
http
And it's all in your email?
You can check your Google account to see how much things like Drive and
Photos (not email attachments) are using
http://account.google.com
On Mon, May 4, 2015 at 10:56 AM, David Yu Greenblatt
david.yu.greenbl...@gmail.com wrote:
I use Gmail and subscribe to
oops it's http://accounts.google.com
On Mon, May 4, 2015 at 12:32 PM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote:
And it's all in your email?
You can check your Google account to see how much things like Drive and
Photos (not email attachments) are using
http://account.google.com
On Mon
this guy has come up many times in this group. I've had my run-ins with
him as well.
On Thu, Apr 30, 2015 at 1:55 PM, Philip Williamson
philip.william...@gmail.com wrote:
If you had wanted me to be a better customer, you should have been a
better vendor.
Just my riff on an Anne Lamott
So on the Dream bars, the top part near the stem does not bend back
slightly, but the drops are about the same as the Noodles?
On Sat, Apr 25, 2015 at 3:28 PM, olofst...@gmail.com wrote:
I´d just send a warning to believe that you like the Noodle bar if you
like the Dream bar. They may look
That was supposed to read Hetres or Babyshoe Pass need 50mm fenders
minimum IMO
The LoupLoups work fine with P45s, I am running that setup myself.
On Wed, Apr 29, 2015 at 3:16 PM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote:
Hetres or LoupLoup pass need 50mm fenders minimum, IMO.
On Apr 29, 2015
I had a co-worker of a family member giving me a ride to the start of the
Houston-Austin MS150 a few years back and when he saw people pumping up
tires with a floor pump he asked why people would do that at all given the
existence of CO2 cartridges.
*facepalm*
I didn't really give him any
Hetres or LoupLoup pass need 50mm fenders minimum, IMO.
On Apr 29, 2015 3:05 PM, Lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote:
I use Hetres at 50psi on my 52 Blue Sam with P45 fenders, raised as far
from the tire as the frame allows with mounting from the fender tab on the
front fender, and mounting
Fix It Again, Tony
On Wed, Apr 29, 2015 at 11:59 AM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote:
It's a Fiat 500C Abarth now, which is a decent 'best of both worlds'
alternative for me. But we're off topic... ;)
On Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 7:14:13 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
I think this is why Jan was initially reluctant to offer the Barlow Pass
tires as maybe he knew the feel would not be as good as some of his other
offerings.
On Tue, Apr 28, 2015 at 10:05 PM, Darin G. dbg...@mac.com wrote:
I picked up a pair of Barlow Pass, regular weight tires last weekend and
Yeah, this just happened to me unfortunately last weekend, my cheap shoes
were worn out and I attempted to use them for a 600K brevet and I injured
my Achilles. I had to abandon the ride around mile 215 because of the pain.
Kind of thinking of something stiffer (in a normal, non-clip-in) now
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On Tue, Apr 28, 2015 at 4:05 PM, Mike Shaljian
do they only come in blue and red?
On Tue, Apr 28, 2015 at 9:29 AM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote:
OK, we'll make this the parallel pedal thread. I've been drooling over
Raceface Atlas pedals since I first saw them. They are as long as Grip
Kings, and as wide and thin as Thin Gripsters.
1 Podium and Podium 2 only come in silver, and they look like
killer pedals...
http://www.sicklines.com/2013/12/26/point-one-racing-2014-podium-2-pedal/
On Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 1:31:57 PM UTC-5, Jim Bronson wrote:
do they only come in blue and red?
On Tue, Apr 28, 2015 at 9:29 AM, Ron
The 105 5500 that came on my Redwood is the best-shifting front triple
derailer setup I have ever had. I haven't noticed excessive trimming
required. Of course, a triple almost always requires more trimming than a
double.
I went to a wide-low double on my Custom and that is pretty much
How does the drivetrain work on that? Freehub in the middle, connected by
shafts to non-freewheeling splined hubs?
On Sat, Apr 25, 2015 at 6:09 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:
On 04/25/2015 06:53 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote:
Does Tricycles = triple chain rings? Otherwise I'm
Nice time, I would say your plan worked. A 300K finish in the lower 14s is
a relative rarity for me, even when I manage a moving average over 16mph.
I spend too much time at the controls.
On Sun, Apr 26, 2015 at 5:36 PM, Iron Rider 1000...@gmail.com wrote:
For those who may be interested:
Deore M592 on Custom
105 5500 long cage on Redwood
On Tue, Apr 21, 2015 at 10:34 PM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote:
I'll start.
I use a SUNXCD rear derailer with 8-speed cassette and 8-speed chain with
Silver Shifters.
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But it seems the good die young,
Now I just looked around and he's gone.
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This was a good man.
Thank you for inquiring.
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On Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 10:00:17 PM UTC-7, Jim Bronson wrote:
What happened to him
In case you wanted to run something like oh a 40T in the back or any
Shimano 10 speed MTB deralier, or any permutation thereof, Microshift now
makes a dyna-sys compatible bar end:
http://www.microshift.com.tw/BS-M10_Shifters.html
Microshift also makes a 40T compatible derailer with 47T capacity,
So you couldn't bring your Rivnendell, if the cutoff is '87. Rivendell was
not founded until 1994.
On Thu, Apr 16, 2015 at 1:43 PM, Jim M. mather...@gmail.com wrote:
On Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 2:19:40 AM UTC-7, islaysteve wrote:
is the pre-87 requirement partly to eliminate the safely
in San Diego and they are a lot of fun. Go for it.
Tom
On Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 7:01:54 PM UTC-7, Jim Bronson wrote:
Any Rivendellians in on this?
http://www.oregonlive.com/multimedia/index.ssf/2015/04/
portland_tweed_ride_2015_for_m.html#incart_gallery
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Gorgeous! Wish I had the scratch to buy it for my wife. She thinks the
steering on her Soma GR is a little fast, but I'm sure she'd be happier
with one of these.
On Tue, Apr 14, 2015 at 11:14 PM, Phobos moon...@gmail.com wrote:
Spectacular rare Sam needs forever home. I have too many bikes,
I shipped a 65cm frame from Austin to Tucson for like $35 with
BikeFlights. I did have to cut down my box a little bit to get that rate
but the frame fit fine.
https://www.bikeflights.com/
On Wed, Apr 15, 2015 at 2:20 PM, mkr512
matthewrhodes2...@u.northwestern.edu wrote:
Hi Mike,
Very,
40 mph descent on a Quickbeam? I assume this is set up as a single speed
and not a fixie, yes?
On Mon, Apr 13, 2015 at 7:46 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:
Woke up at 2am (sometimes happens since the brain injury) and felt great,
so took off at 3 am, taking advantage of the empty
Any Rivendellians in on this?
http://www.oregonlive.com/multimedia/index.ssf/2015/04/portland_tweed_ride_2015_for_m.html#incart_gallery
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I like the tiny Canons for bike usage. They used to call them the elph
series but I don't know what they are called now.
On Apr 12, 2015 6:26 PM, 'Tim' via RBW Owners Bunch
rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote:
I never used to take photos when riding, but last year I started. I've
used my
Full glass of haterade for sure.
On Apr 12, 2015 5:34 PM, 'Tim' via RBW Owners Bunch
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Wow! The comments section is truly filled with ignorance.
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Maybe that means the pre-sale is over and they are not taking any more
orders.
On Fri, Apr 10, 2015 at 4:05 PM, Edwin W dweenda...@hotmail.com wrote:
Where is Clem?
Why is this bike hard to find?
Does Rivendell REALLY want to pre-sell it?
Because if you go to the website, you will not see
Is Miche not making 9 speed anymore?
On Wed, Apr 8, 2015 at 10:14 AM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote:
I did the math and figured out I should be able to use the Miche 10-sp cog
with a spacer that is 2.7 to 2.8mm, equivalent to a Campy 9-speed spacer.
On Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at
I like brifters, I just don't like how expensive they are and how prone to
failure they are.
On Wed, Apr 8, 2015 at 6:26 AM, islaysteve alkire...@verizon.net wrote:
Very nice! It's good to see another Riv owner who like brake/shifters.
Steve
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Sometimes I don't ride at all between long rides. We were talking about
that last weekend in fact, some of the other riders around me were saying
that oh yeah, I only ride on Saturdays lol.
I usually ride 2-3 times a week between long rides, 100 miles at most
usually.
On Wed, Apr 8, 2015 at
It would be nice if someone would make some dynasys compatible bar-ends as
most of the newer higher end Shimano MTB derailers are dyna-sys.
The M592 that Rivendell carries is a good go-to derailer for now, but I
wonder how long they are going to keep making them.
I have used an M4000 Alivio on
I rode a very windy 200K on Saturday and I spent quite a lot of time in my
drops, granted, with my noodles just ever so slightly below the saddle, my
drop position is not very low. It's more like what people with average
road bikes use.
Oh you meant that other type of drop ;)
Well, I got
Wow, that's about a hair's width of clearance between the tire and the
brake caliper. Tight doesn't begin to describe it!
On Mon, Apr 6, 2015 at 11:18 AM, Paul G pauldowg...@gmail.com wrote:
Yes, they used a 30mm in the rear, but only a 28mm in front. I wonder if
fork clearance prevented the
On Wed, Apr 1, 2015 at 5:53 PM, ScottM meadiaprodu...@gmail.com wrote:
We shouldn't judge others ... but if you absolutely can't help yourself,
at least make sure you have all of the information pertinent to the
particular situation at hand.
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Is that a Microshift R10? What's your biggest cog on the cassette?
I like the way those look but it says on the specs that it only goes to 28.
On Thu, Apr 2, 2015 at 9:53 AM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote:
I'm on my own custom compact double using the same setup, 42/25T. I have
a
I don't use the Sugino wide low double, but I do use a Ultegra 6603 that
has been converted to a 44/28 wide low double, use it with an 11-34 in the
back, perfect for almost all conditions. I do a lot of randonneuring rides
and I use pretty much all the gears that I have on most of them, yet
Ehh... This one I'm not sure he'll be putting his money where his mouth is
;)
On Apr 1, 2015 10:24 AM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Say what you will about Jan/BQ, he really puts his money where is mouth is
and works to bring products to market that he believes in.
What's
I rode a 400k that I also organized, with two fellow randonneurs. There
was quite a lot of hill climbing early and once we got in a flatter part of
the route, the wind kicked up to a ferocious gale. Later after dark the
wind died down some but even so we did not make it to the penultimate
We also know crabon fiber bikes are lighter than steel ones. So what does
it prove, exactly?
If riding without a helmet is his joy, then let him have it. There's only
so much changing of hearts and minds you're going to do on an email list.
I take a risk riding my bike also, for a different
The 10SX is stainless?
There is a German site that has the 80 lux Premium Cyo without Licht24 for
$49, they have €19 shipping, I was thinking of getting several of the
lights, maybe I'll check their chain inventory as well, since I would
already be paying shipping on the lights.
Macro Fail on picture 4...
On Mon, Mar 30, 2015 at 5:13 PM, Chris in Redding, Ca.
campredd...@gmail.com wrote:
Hey All,
Not mine. No relation. And in Riv HQ's backyard.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/4956548516.html
Chris
Redding, Ca.
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On Mar 29, 2015 7:05 PM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote:
36 unless you only ride on very smooth roads, or build rims that will take
very high spoke tension.
I never had any problems running 32h with Velocity DeepV rims, which will
take 135kgf, but every other 32h rim I've had gave me
Oh no. Not again!
I bought a frame from Peter a few months back and it took at least a
month to get it. It did show up eventually, but it took a lot of back
and forth. The other folks who purchased items from him that were
advertised on the list at the same time also suffered long delays in
36 unless you only ride on very smooth roads, or build rims that will take
very high spoke tension.
I never had any problems running 32h with Velocity DeepV rims, which will
take 135kgf, but every other 32h rim I've had gave me issues of some sort
or another.
I can tell you that from recent
Wow. Just wow. I am so very glad that you are still alive. I would guess
that more times than not, an accident like you describe would be fatal to
the cyclist. He left you for dead pretty much.
There's nothing I can say about this motorist that would not violate the
spirit of this email list.
Anyone tried one of these?
http://kmcchain.us/chain/x9ept-eco-proteq/
Claims to withstand 650 hours of salt spray. Which, is about what my
chains have to deal with because I sweat on the chain and front derailer
quite a lot, living in Austin, Texas, in the summertime. Some might say
the
The important thing is that you survived, there's always time for debate
later.
On Fri, Mar 27, 2015 at 4:14 AM, David Spranger daspran...@gmail.com
wrote:
I was not wearing a helmet. I only rarely use helmets. Please, no debate
here. I did receive head injury that resulted in brain swelling
I got HR'd in the CAR and I followed the person to their place of
residence. When I called 911 the police asked if anyone was injured and I
said NO, they then proceeded to tell me that all units in my sector were
deployed on higher priority calls.
No accountability for traffic safety in this
OK, I laughed at that Angry Bee hub comment. So I get you don't want to
buy my used 36H shiny silver Chris King?
;);)
(seriously, I do have one like that I'm not using).
On Fri, Mar 27, 2015 at 10:23 AM, Tim Gavin tim.ga...@littlevillagemag.com
wrote:
I'm looking for a rear hub. Let me
I have seen the Tiagara 4600 new for $24 on eBikestop.
Unfortunately, they are closing their shop so I doubt they can be obtained
any longer.
On Fri, Mar 27, 2015 at 1:48 PM, EGNolan egno...@gmail.com wrote:
If you're willing to go Ultegra/105, I'd say buy a new 8/9/10 Tiagra. 90+%
as good as
the same rate, in my experience.
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campyonly...@me.com
www.CampyOnly.com
Campyonlyguy.blogspot.com
@Campyonlyguy
On Mar 27, 2015, at 7:29 AM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote:
Anyone tried one of these?
http://kmcchain.us/chain/x9ept-eco-proteq/
Claims to withstand 650 hours
on a wooden tabletop
vacuum tube radio on RKO general station in the early '60s.
On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 7:54 PM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com
wrote:
is that a bike part or something else?
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I'm somewhere in the 260-270 range and I ride an older 68cm Custom
that was built for a guy that probably weighed 190 soaking wet, and
I've never had any issues in 10 years of owning it. I think you
should get whatever model that you like the best and fits your
intended purpose.
One thing I will
I meant to go ride my bike..
On Mar 25, 2015 6:35 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
I meant cyclotourist.
I meant David.
I meant Redlands
On Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 4:33:59 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote:
Ron
Doug was replying to cyclofiend, not dissing Grant.
wow. One can get a bike powdercoated for around $150 locally here.
It wouldn't have the cream headtube but it would look way better than
that abomination.
On Wed, Mar 25, 2015 at 7:38 PM, 'frank_a' via RBW Owners Bunch
rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote:
I'm sure this one will be hard to
thats about the worst fender line I've seen.
On Wed, Mar 25, 2015 at 6:46 PM, Joe Broach joebro...@gmail.com wrote:
Years ago there was a great mini-writeup on a former Riv-employee's
seriously patina-ed Rivendell (custom or Longlow, I think). Actually, I
think Grant mentioned it was
On Mon, Mar 23, 2015 at 4:02 AM, Peter Adler divisi@gmail.com wrote:
The plug that connects the cable from the lights to the contacts on the SV
hubs has what I think is a pretty clumsy connection, with the bare wires
folded over a plastic inner section to contact the tabs on the hub.
2. I think I'd rather use some caulk or something else flexible to
seal the holes than epoxy...
On Mon, Mar 23, 2015 at 11:11 AM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote:
I’ve done a couple of things on my bikes to improve the connection with the
Shimano-style club (which is also used by Shutter
I use Pearl Izumi sun sleeves if the humidity is not too high, they work great.
However, if it's really humid and 90+, they're worse than useless,
better just to go with bare arms/legs and an extra helping of
sunscreen.
Or are you talking about only your head? I don't know, I have tons of
hair
The person in question has been interested in having a bike she could
ride around her uptown-y area in a large southern city. She owns a
couple of high end crabon fibre bikes. I suggested the Clementine as
one of the finest examples of such a bike, and informed her of the
presale.
However, she
for her. Is that an option,
or does she absolutely need a mixte?
On Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 12:59:36 PM UTC-6, Jim Bronson wrote:
The person in question has been interested in having a bike she could
ride around her uptown-y area in a large southern city. She owns a
couple of high end
I've been rando-ing off and on since 2006. I view the getting dropped
and riding alone issue to be one of fitness and not of equipment, just
my $0.02. Seen plenty of fast riders riding heavy steel bikes and
plenty of slow riders using crabon fibre.
I give my Rivendell Custom owning friend a
What a great post. Made my day. I understand the bit about the
spouse not wanting the bike in the house. My wife would never allow
bike storage in the house. When I was single the bikes used to live
I didn't know nearly as much about bikes when I first got my used
custom Rivendell (certainly
Err that was supposed say, when I was single the bikes lived in the
house but now that I am married they are banished to the garage.
On Thu, Mar 19, 2015 at 4:34 PM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote:
What a great post. Made my day. I understand the bit about the
spouse not wanting
May try a 6cm Tallux, or 44 Noodles, or both?
On Thu, Mar 12, 2015 at 10:52 AM, Dave davele...@gmail.com wrote:
Hey folks,
Looking for some advice on my newly installed 46cm Nitto Noodle (swapped out
Albatross bars). PBH of 84, a little over 5'8, riding a 57cm AHH. I
installed the Noodle
Thanks for the feedback, Steve.
It would make running a front bag less messy if the barcon shift
cables were run to the stem...
On Wed, Mar 18, 2015 at 6:10 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:
On 03/18/2015 07:05 PM, David wrote:
I'm curious what the group's opinion or preference is
If a 64cm Clementine is built, what would be the max recommended PBH?
On Wed, Mar 18, 2015 at 8:12 AM, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote:
I had some questions about the Clem for Keven about the 59cm. Clem that he
graciously answered for me and thought I'd pass them along .
1. The head/front
Sorry, but that BS is way over the top. He lost me when he played the
race card.
On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 10:18 PM, Justin August
justin.aug...@icloud.com wrote:
http://four-pins.com/style/shinola-detroits-misguided-white-knight/
This captures my feelings.
-J
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I like your stainless, fillet-brazed Clockwork bike.
On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 12:48 PM, Matthew J matthewj...@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks, My steel bike Jones has not waned a bit ten years now.
On Monday, March 16, 2015 at 12:22:27 PM UTC-5, Jim Bronson wrote:
Wow your photo log is a real treat
Wow your photo log is a real treat with all the great steel bikes and NOS parts.
On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 11:21 AM, Matthew J matthewj...@gmail.com wrote:
Meant to post a link to the modified campy hub. Picture shows the front
hub. The rear hub is the same only with a freewheel on the drive
That's still fast, unless I'm drafting the whole time, then I can keep up.
Wind resistance seems to be an issue for me :)
On Fri, Mar 13, 2015 at 1:55 AM, Joe Bartoe jbar...@hotmail.com wrote:
Maybe I should have mentioned that we'll be riding on the road only, no
mixed terrain?[image: Emoji]
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