Hey Mark, great looking bike. How do you like the Campee/Wald combo? Is it
the usual zip tie attachment dealie? Any rigidity issues with a heavy load?
KJ
On Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 11:10:50 AM UTC-5, Mark Reimer wrote:
I should add, the Nitto Campee rack has a threaded eyelette in just
When your bike is caked with slush and ice, and you are working outside,
sometimes the only thing to do is get a large bucket of hot water and douse
the bike. It's instantly clean and clear to receive lubrication. Shake off
the water and hit it with some Chain-L.
Maybe not the most
Congrats, Will! New Bike Days are the best.
Definitely try something from the Alba/Albastache family if you have not
already done so. They are just so comfy. Plus, you may find their shape and
your subsequent riding position to be the most suitable option for a frame
that fits on the large
Hey Amit - since (I believe) you are a big guy, you might find the Jitensha
bar a little narrow. I had a similar MAP bar and found I preferred a bit
more width.
Just a thought.
KJ
On Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 1:55:26 AM UTC-5, Amit Singh wrote:
For the Quickbeam!
Let me know if you've
Hey, come on. Not cool !!
:-)
KJ
On Friday, February 13, 2015 at 4:49:28 PM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
Ah, yes... winter riding. It can be taxing:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/16323835740/
On Fri, Feb 13, 2015 at 1:01 PM, Michael Hechmer mhec...@gmail.com
Looking forward to hearing more about the lanky shorts! The current MUSA
shorts (and knickers too, presumably) are nice and light but way too baggy
on me.
KJ
On Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 8:15:13 PM UTC-5, Dave @ Riv wrote:
I assume you mean from the MUSA line. Our Woolpower tops are
I opened the thread, and saw Seth Vidal's post as the #2.
RIP Seth - your spirit lives on, mate ..
KJ
On Monday, January 4, 2010 at 4:54:01 PM UTC-5, sjauch wrote:
I currently have a 2005 Specialized Allez Comp. It was my first road
bike and it is about a size too big and only recently got
I ride a Cross Check as my commuter beater bike with a porteur rack/big
Wald basket combo on the front, usually carrying a big shoulder bag with my
work schtuff.
I can definitely feel the difference in steering characteristics. Unloaded,
the steering is quick and precise. The bike handles
Here's one from a grocery stop on tonight's evening commute home. Note the
disengaged rear brake - all froze up with dry slush and crud :-\
KJ
Toronto, Canada
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-oYsYWjCD3I0/VNQPeztkSnI/AQ8/OP-wW4uGaRg/s1600/IMG_2834.JPG
On Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Yo Manny, what about mounting a light on the seat stay eyelet? You would
have to run a wire along the frame, which is a hassle. Seems like the only
way, aside from drilling and running it internally.
KJ
On Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 12:30:49 AM UTC-5, Manuel Acosta wrote:
Need a
What type of riding are you planning on doing with the new frame? That
would likely refine your search and help others to know what to offer you.
Have you considered whether a cheaper Soma or Surly - or an older steel
frame - would suit your needs?
KJ
On Monday, February 2, 2015 at 7:20:54 PM
I dunno - my Cross Check is on it's 3rd winter here in Toronto and rust has
developed on most of the parts and on some of the threaded braze-ons. I
treat the frame internally with T9 each year but you can't coat the entire
bike in rust inhibitor.
I do agree that diligent washing and care
Evidently, Chipotle is surprisingly versatile for many cycling analogies!
KJ
On Friday, January 30, 2015 at 3:50:53 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote:
Chipotle to the restaurant world is Jeremy's category to the cycling world
The category is Fast Casual
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On Friday, January 30, 2015 at 4:07:22 PM UTC-5, Kieran J wrote:
Evidently, Chipotle is surprisingly versatile for many cycling analogies!
KJ
On Friday, January 30, 2015 at 3:50:53 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote:
Chipotle
Promenderandonneurs (or Prandos, if you wish)
KJ
On Friday, January 30, 2015 at 12:54:12 PM UTC-5, John Phillips wrote:
The name needs some snappy alliteration and/or assonance like gravel
grinder if it's going to stick.
My vote goes for Keith's idea: Couch Rocket or maybe Retro Couch
Promenaderrandonneurs (or, 'Prandos' if you wish).
KJ
On Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at 2:57:42 PM UTC-5, Jeremy Till wrote:
Some musings and hopefully the first of a few posts on the subject:
http://handlebarchronicles.blogspot.com/2015/01/high-performance-upright-towards-new.html
If anything, this exercise has shown I need to take more pictures when I'm
riding. Slim pic-in's! (sorry, had to).
Here are my 14 From '14
https://www.flickr.com/photos/70712473@N05/sets/72157650467394746/
KJ
On Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 6:22:22 PM UTC-5, Pudge wrote:
On an even
I'm also on board with this perspective.
Personally, I think I was hung up on drop bars, thinking that they were the
apparent default road bars because it had been determined they were
versatile, comfortable and just the best for serious cycling. I assumed
that I just needed to dial things in
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On Sat, Jan 24, 2015 at 2:43 PM, Kieran J kjo...@gmail.com javascript:
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Hey Peter, the Shimano Deore ones are plenty good. Maybe look for some
used/older model ones? There may even be a lower-end Shimano set that would
be as good or close.
People seem to like
Hey Peter, the Shimano Deore ones are plenty good. Maybe look for some
used/older model ones? There may even be a lower-end Shimano set that would
be as good or close.
People seem to like the Avid SD7 too.
I find V-brakes a little bit trickier to centre on the braking surface but
their power
I bought a pair of the 38c (622-40) ones and weirdly they measure 37.2mm
wide on Mavic A319 rims. They've been sitting inflated for a few days.
KJ
On Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 6:32:29 PM UTC-5, IanA wrote:
It's the middle of winter here, snow on the ground, cold etc., so I
thought I'd
Manny's Flickr stream has literally dozens of photos depicting this very
scene. Maybe someone capable can do some kind of vectorizing wizardry for
the t-shirt artwork?
KJ
On Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 8:23:32 PM UTC-5, Christopher Chen wrote:
That's pretty great. Too bad we don't have any
Nice!! If only these could all be combined into one image, it would ice it.
KJ
On Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 7:50:43 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote:
I know exactly what you mean.
traffic sign style
folding tire and the
Adventure tire? See:
http://www.outsideoutfitters.com/p-24675-clement-xplor-clincher-tires.aspx?variantID=74424gclid=CjwKEAiAlvilBRC5ueCzkpXb4kgSJADxop1B_-hrXETBIefTSLRXuKZnbnVDzMWPXO3fQPjaR-PwohoC0brw_wcB
On Tue, Jan 20, 2015 at 5:32 PM, Kieran J kjo...@gmail.com
Sounds like you need some manner of CX tire. I've had good luck with the
Clement MSO 700x40 tires but they would likely not fit on the Redwood. I
believe there is a similar version in 700x35 (USH-something or rather).
KJ
On Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 5:34:51 PM UTC-5, Jim Bronson wrote:
I
Looks magical as always, Manny. Enjoy every minute of it, ya lucky bum! :-)
KJ
On Monday, January 19, 2015 at 6:57:59 PM UTC-5, Manuel Acosta wrote:
Time.
Always the big factor.
With the very limited amount of time in my life. A much needed time on the
bike was important for the
Has anyone else tried the Albastache with shim or some other foolery in
order to run 22.2 brake levers like on an Albatross? Just wondering.
I like the shape of the 'Stache but prefer the mtn-style lever arrangement.
KJ
On Monday, January 19, 2015 at 3:51:26 PM UTC-5, DS wrote:
I put on
I support the conversion from drops to uprights. Personally, I find the
Alba-type riding posture and handling is the most enjoyable for the type of
relaxed riding I tend to do.
You will likely need new cables and housing but that's hard to tell without
seeing the bike in its current form.
H Tan leather and BRG. Classic combo! Just like those old pretty Jags
and Astons ;-)
KJ
On Monday, January 19, 2015 at 2:32:07 PM UTC-5, SeanMac wrote:
Kieran - my Trek is dark green -- a nice, distinguished British racing
green.
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I have a set of the Grand Bois high flange hubs and they are very sweet and
lovely. I suppose the Novatec would be similar. They certainly look nearly
the same.
It is worth mentioning that they do have an audible and distinctive
ratcheting sound when coasting or backpedaling (although not
Best thread of 2015 !
On Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 3:44:49 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote:
You'd best break out the graphic debugger, Bill, because your sarcasm
subroutine is producing garbage results.
You are absolutely correct. I typed To bad, Bobby, when obviously I
should have
Cerrito, CA
On Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 12:16:59 PM UTC-8, Kieran J wrote:
Hi Alls,
After having a too-small 66cm Ram in 700c for a bit, I recently acquired
a 68cm frameset from listmember Geoff Wendt (thanks Geoff!). I proceeded to
build it up in a 650b Alba-barred all-rounder. Something
I've heard positive things about the Nature Boy and I've seen a couple of
them around town. The blue colourway is quite sharp.
KJ
On Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 1:57:15 PM UTC-5, Mark Reimer wrote:
All City nature boy is another option. It has fender mounts, more
clearance, horizontal
Hi Alls,
After having a too-small 66cm Ram in 700c for a bit, I recently acquired a
68cm frameset from listmember Geoff Wendt (thanks Geoff!). I proceeded to
build it up in a 650b Alba-barred all-rounder. Something like a pimp pearl
orange Cadillac. If that doesn't get your juices flowing, I
-5, Kieran J wrote:
Hi Alls,
After having a too-small 66cm Ram in 700c for a bit, I recently acquired a
68cm frameset from listmember Geoff Wendt (thanks Geoff!). I proceeded to
build it up in a 650b Alba-barred all-rounder. Something like a pimp pearl
orange Cadillac. If that doesn't get
750's because Tektro
long-reaches weren't long enough, or did you just prefer the centerpulls?
I've 750's on a 650b conversion and found when setup properly with good
quality brake pads, they stop just fine.
David
Chicago
On Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 3:28:05 PM UTC-6, Kieran J wrote
To my knowledge, a vintage MTB from the late '80s would differ from the LHT
in terms of having a higher bottom bracket and most likely fairly slack
seat and head tubes. Depending on the frame's geometry, it may ride well on
the road and it may not. There have been differing reports in both
If you're gonna do that, might as well do a full 650b conversion! :-)
I can't wait to get my 650bx42 Ram out on the road ... next year, that is.
KJ
On Monday, December 29, 2014 11:36:42 AM UTC-5, bo richardson wrote:
if i were going to have torch work and paint done on my
ram, i would add
If the filed Tektro brakes don't work, check out the IRD B76 long reach side
pulls. They were just the ticket for my GF's 1983 Trek 620 conversion.
KJ
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On Monday, December 22, 2014 3:02:58 AM UTC-5, Christopher Chen wrote:
Nerds.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/16077851225/
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I hate threads like this. They get me scheming about projects I shouldn't
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Hey Jim, I'm in the process of converting my new 68cm Rambouillet to 650b.
It fits Hetres or Stampede Pass + fenders no problem. The Redwood should be
the same I would think.
KJ
On Monday, December 15, 2014 5:46:39 PM UTC-5, Jim Bronson wrote:
Ha, since you dug this old thread back up, I
Somebody rescue this bike! It needs some lovin'
KJ
On Tuesday, December 16, 2014 3:40:16 PM UTC-5, Jim Bronson wrote:
Glad that it's legit, but this is possibly the worst CL ad I have ever
seen. Seller isn't rocking anything except a terrible camera and a
middling grasp of English.
On
Appears to be this bike (?)
Not sure who it belongs to.
Yellow AHH
+1. Great style, though I wish there was more photos of the food he's
eating!
KJ
On Monday, December 15, 2014 11:00:24 PM UTC-5, Pondero wrote:
I like the highly variable, and interesting highlights style of
documentation...without all the details of trying to be a comprehensive
journal
Although he is in Portland, you might also consider Bob of Bantam
Bicycles: http://www.bantambicycles.com/
The design you have in mind seems right up his alley.
KJ
On Wednesday, December 10, 2014 5:25:20 PM UTC-5, BSWP wrote:
Well, my preferred route to a new custom touring frame fell
I've been using Macs at home since the early aughts, but I use a Windows
one at work every day. One thing that I will begrudgingly admit is that the
MS Office interface on Windows 7 is far superior to its Mac equivalent. In
fact, I've never had much luck running Office (and Word in particular)
I would like to take a 2nd-in-line position for one of these, after Hugh.
Black ok too!
KJ
On Monday, December 8, 2014 12:34:21 AM UTC-5, hsmitham wrote:
Hi Riv Riders,
Looking for a tan Acorn handle bar bag. If anyone has one that isn't
working out for you I'd like to give one a try.
Is this what you're thinking?
https://www.flickr.com/photos/claytonesseff/4781556994/
KJ
On Wednesday, December 10, 2014 5:25:20 PM UTC-5, BSWP wrote:
Well, my preferred route to a new custom touring frame fell through. Can
any in SF Bay Area suggest great builders who do lugged steel
Amazing idea!
Grant, what's the biggest size Clems'll come in? Apologies if this has
already been answered elsewhere.
KJ
On Thursday, November 27, 2014 1:04:19 PM UTC-5, Grant Petersen wrote:
.and the plan also is to offer a limited number without decals but with a
multiple alphabet so
I wouldn't mind seeing a more deliberate/integrated front rack/LG Wald
basket combo. A lot of people seem fine with using zip ties to attach the
Wald to a Nitto or porteur front rack, but it always seemed like a
workaround for a real solution that didn't exist. Wald is MUSA, no? Maybe
work
There's a 52 Bomba on there now too.
KJ
On Wednesday, November 26, 2014 1:44:38 PM UTC-5, justin...@gmail.com wrote:
1 Betty and 2 SimpleOnes. They promised more, including ProtoJoes on
Tumblr and Instagram.
The 58cm SimpleOne I have for sale is a deal!!
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I've experienced shimmy/steering wobble riding my 66cm Ram at speed
downhill, no-hands. I like a lot of setback, so I'm positioned in a
rear-weighted fashion, and I'm likely carrying a small load on the bars and
a small-ish load under the saddle.
KJ
On Monday, November 24, 2014 12:39:13 AM
Good quality used 700c road wheelsets are easy to find. I found a set of
silver Mavic Reflex/Ultegra 6500 clinchers on eBay for $80 plus shipping
for my GF's Sequoia. They were in excellent shape, no different than new
for my purposes. Best purchase ever!
With some patience and care, you can
The SA's are the saddle that my bee-hind has had the least fuss with. Most
others rub it the wrong way (!) and cause problems. I'm 155lbs, so towards
the end of the weight range for the regular version, which I believe is
rated to 165lbs. The X clydesdale version is much more rigid, more like a
I guess this is a fairly subjective assessment. While it's not a strong
feeling by any means, I have the opposite aesthetic preference, in that -
to me - the Rivet looks a bit clunky and platform shoe-ish. The SA looks
sleeker to me.
KJ
On Tuesday, November 18, 2014 3:47:19 PM UTC-5, jbartoe
I remember reading recently about an astute bike shop that recovered
someone's Hillborne when thieves tried to sell it to them.
So they do come back, don't lose hope!
KJ
On Monday, November 10, 2014 12:27:30 PM UTC-5, Monica Way wrote:
All,
My number came up in the I object; this can't
Sold. Thanks everyone!
On Saturday, November 8, 2014 1:03:40 PM UTC-5, Kieran J wrote:
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Sale pending.
On Saturday, November 8, 2014 1:03:40 PM UTC-5, Kieran J wrote:
Hi Folks,
I have a Rivendell Rambouillet frameset I'm getting ready to re-home. The
plan is to move up one size to a 68cm.
About this one:
- Orange.
- It’s what Riv called a 66, so it’s
Hi Folks,
I have a Rivendell Rambouillet frameset I'm getting ready to re-home. The
plan is to move up one size to a 68cm.
About this one:
- Orange.
- It’s what Riv called a 66, so it’s:
- 64cm ST, C-C
- 60cm TT
- 92.5cm standover with 33.3 Jack Browns.
- The JBs
Beauty. Love the colour.
KJ
On Wednesday, October 29, 2014 9:52:45 AM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/201205334712
Stunning, absolutely stunning.
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On Tuesday, October 28, 2014 10:53:02 PM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
RCOG?
On Tue, Oct 28, 2014 at 7:52 PM, justin...@gmail.com javascript:
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I emailed him - he said he's not making forks only right now.
The RCOG just did a special batch order from Jeff
Is your friend planning on also using porteur bars or similar, to achieve
the upright riding position? As you probably know, accommodating a long-ish
top tube with swept-back bars is much less of a challenge than it can be
for drop bar configurations.
It would seem that the 650b San Marcos
What's going on in that first picture there? Did the frame bring a ghostie
with it? So spooky.
:-P
Oh, and the frame looks very nice!
KJ
On Sunday, October 26, 2014 9:02:28 PM UTC-4, WETH wrote:
The FedEx driver delivered my new-to-me Rivendell Road frame and fork on
Saturday. There is
Hey Mojo - these look great. I always like seeing MD-Tall sizes! And I like
the tapered leg and slim cuff.
Do you have both versions of the pants? Is one heavier/thicker than the
other?
KJ
On Tuesday, October 21, 2014 12:14:39 PM UTC-4, Mojo wrote:
I give this answer to this question every
Studs on in October! You're really getting the jump on Old Man Winter :-)
I had the same issue last winter on my Cross Check, and I'm thinking
MTB-style clip-on fenders are the route I need to go this upcoming year.
Ugly as sin but possibly the only alternative.
KJ
On Monday, October 20,
No, it does not. I was going to say you could get creative with the extra
hole for the fork crown strut, but I doubt its forward enough.
KJ
On Saturday, October 11, 2014 12:33:47 AM UTC-4, lungimsam wrote:
Just wondering. Thanks for any info.
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I used a long M5 and stack of half-thickness nuts to secure both diving
board and fender.
On Saturday, October 11, 2014 8:09:43 AM UTC-5, Kieran J wrote:
No, it does not. I was going to say you could get creative with the extra
hole for the fork
I have a pair of these from a Scottish wedding I attended years back. The
one part of the rental get-up I could not return to the shop. Good thing,
since they are nice socks and pretty much ideal for cool weather riding
with knickers.
KJ
On Saturday, October 11, 2014 11:13:05 AM UTC-4, John
It's amazing to me how these high-zoot Shinola/House/whatever brands can
have so many pros on paper - built at Waterford with high-end parts
throughout - and yet be so utterly boring as a finished product.
The $5k kick in the pants doesn't help, although maybe that what it costs
to produce, I
You could get TWO Boulder Road Sports for the price of this frameset!
KJ
On Thursday, October 9, 2014 5:17:27 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote:
The checkered-flag thing is kinda odd, but I don't hate it. It seems more
in line with $1500 hipster fixies, though. $5000? I don't think so.
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It could be quite something with some TLC and some new parts, but yeah $900
is pretty steep considering the condition.
The mid-tube lugs are pretty cool.
KJ
On Wednesday, October 8, 2014 12:05:38 AM UTC-4, Philip Williamson wrote:
Did someone out this
I run a BM Lumotec Cyo on a porteur rack, at the front right corner, under
a basket. The positioning is quite off-centre but in front of the wheel so
no shadow or interference with the beam. Works great, no issues that I've
experienced.
To supplement others' comments, the light does flicker
This story reminds me of the time my be-wrapped-in-a-cloth eyeglasses
became un-be-wrapped while riding in my handlebar bag. Rubbed and bumped
against heck knows what else that was in the bag for heck knows how long
during an afternoon of trail riding. $100 and a new set of lenses later!
Stow
Like the title says, looking for a 67cm AHH for upright fat tire service. I
might also be interested in a 64cm Hillborne.
Prefer frameset but completes also fine. Cosmetics not overly important.
If anyone out there is looking to find a new home for theirs, please let me
know! Thanks.
Kieran
Classy ride!
KJ
On Saturday, October 4, 2014 3:49:47 PM UTC-4, David Banzer wrote:
Thought I'd share some new photos of my 65cm Redwood. After dialing in a
few things over the summer, I ended up breaking spokes in the rear wheel I
was using and decided to build up a new wheelset around
Ordered a 2nd pair of Gripsters yesterday from RBW, thanks to this thread.
Thanks thread!
Just in time, sounds like.
KJ
On Thursday, October 2, 2014 1:38:59 AM UTC-4, Dave wrote:
Great thread in terms of making me interested in spending more bike money.
Blessing and a curse that the
What's the story with auctions like these? Typo? Delusion?
Sort of intriguing .. Nah, forget it.
KJ
On Thursday, October 2, 2014 11:09:01 AM UTC-4, Peter M wrote:
Spend that 5k on this beauty!
Wow, what a cheerful bike! I'd always be eating a triple-decker ice cream
cone riding that dandy.
KJ
On Thursday, September 18, 2014 8:42:22 PM UTC-4, Peter M 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
internets say they weigh 1.2 oz more than
thin gripsters for the pair. They're a good option. Plus, mine are red.
Philip
www.biketinker.com
On Monday, September 29, 2014 4:46:16 PM UTC-7, Kieran J wrote:
I was using the Wellgo MG-1 pedals, but I found them quite un-grippy and
they weight a ton
I was using the Wellgo MG-1 pedals, but I found them quite un-grippy and
they weight a ton. The GF took them on her city bike, she says they're fine.
The VP-001/Gripsters are on a totally different plain IMO.
KJ
On Sunday, September 28, 2014 1:47:06 PM UTC-4, lungimsam wrote:
Thinking about a
I tried for the Redwood in the final minutes but no dice.
KJ
On Sunday, September 21, 2014 11:08:36 PM UTC-4, Peter M wrote:
Great prices too, IMO
http://www.ebay.com/itm/67cm-Rivendell-Redwood-/291247953084?pt=US_Bicycles_Frameshash=item43cfbb14bc
He had an interesting Bilenky for grabs too. I eyed that a little but the
lack of details about the frame put me off. I also was looking at that Ram
- a 68 would fit me better than the 66 Ram I currently have.
Oh well!
KJ
On Sunday, September 28, 2014 9:20:18 AM UTC-4, Abcyclehank wrote:
I haven't tried the Grip Kings, but I'll second jinxed in the assessment of
VP-001/Gripsters being very secure - like Velcro almost.
I have the MKS Sylvan Touring pedals on another bike, and those definitely
allow for slipping your foot around - dry or wet.
KJ
On Sunday, September 28, 2014
Amazing looking ride! Super landscape and what appears to be ideal weather.
Great photos to boot :-)
KJ
On Sunday, September 28, 2014 3:33:34 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote:
I headed out this morning at 7, wheels crunching through the thick frost.
I had no idea how far I would go, but had
.
Fire sale of other stuff coming soon!
On Sep 28, 2014 7:25 AM, Kieran J kjo...@gmail.com javascript:
wrote:
I tried for the Redwood in the final minutes but no dice.
KJ
On Sunday, September 21, 2014 11:08:36 PM UTC-4, Peter M wrote:
Great prices too, IMO
http://www.ebay.com/itm/67cm
I was just messing around converting my Rambouillet to 650b with Hetres
over the weekend, and there is enough clearance without dimples. It's
sorta-close-but-not-really. I imagine the Redwood is the same at the
chainstays (?)
KJ
On Monday, September 22, 2014 1:26:23 PM UTC-4, Jim Bronson
Tom Matchak talks about a couple of Rams on his blog that have been fitted
with his low-trail conversion forks. Some pics there too. As you say, the
HT angle should mean it'll work great.
http://tommatchakcycles.blogspot.ca/search/label/forks
KJ
On Friday, September 19, 2014 6:07:19 PM UTC-4,
If, in all this bag-matching bag-swapping, someone ends up with an extra MD
Shopsack, I'd be interested in taking it off your hands. I recently got a
large Tan one from Riv and I've been using it like crazy! Maybe an Olive
would help me tell them apart at a glance (?)
Kieran
Toronto, Canada
Good topic. I'm still waiting for a QR-equipped Wald basket equivalent to
come to market. Like Jim M, I use a CETMA Halfrack and a LG Wald together,
and the combo is decent and highly useful, but far from perfect and not
designed to go together. The zip tie solution is barely a solution - more
So cool! Good choice on the respray colour, BTW.
KJ
On Monday, September 8, 2014 12:20:01 AM UTC-4, chela wrote:
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-T2tRRCJPFkU/VA0uUTFh2SI/AAk/bdJFK_t7RTQ/s1600/allrounder3.tiff
Any more of this talk, and I'll need to get second breakfast.
KJ
On Monday, August 11, 2014 3:12:08 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote:
I had never seen a flat bar roadeo. There's one on the BLUG now.
I somehow managed to wind up with two left-hand (FD) cable stops, so one of
my bikes has the right-side/RD one mounted in the upside-down orientation.
It does visible bend the cable line slightly, but I haven't had any issues
with shifting or indexing.
KJ
On Thursday, August 14, 2014
Absolutely. It's analogous to so many RBWers use Alba bars for off-roading.
I think a lot of people would pigeonhole the Albas as for town bike or
porteur. To each their own!
KJ
On Thursday, August 14, 2014 9:14:20 AM UTC-4, Matthew J wrote:
A rodeo with bars like this is a town bike.
The flipside to government involvement is reasonableness.
Long ago, I swore off UPS and FedEx when bringing items into Canada from
the US, in favour of USPS/Canada Post. UPS and FedEx each charge wild
surcharges, on top of already wild shipping fees upfront, in the form of
brokerage fees,
The Ahearne/MAP bar was in theory my favourite handlebar, but turned out to
be ever-ever-EVER so too-narrow for my tall self. There's something perfect
about the bends and the sweep.
I flipped it to my partner for her city bike, now it's her favourite! :-)
KJ
On Tuesday, August 12, 2014
This is a nice addition actually, as the original version had limited room
for grips, levers, shifters, a bell, etc.
I'm now on Soma Clarence bars - not nearly as aesthetically pleasing, but
the 660mm width is good for me. I've also got a Sycip Singlesbar on its way
to me to try out as well.
I had the same experience trying out a used Cambium. I rode it for about 20
minutes, which was long enough to determine that it felt like riding on one
of those plastic saddles on a BMX bike. I also felt like the rubber could
have somehow been designed to be more forgiving - that was my
bike (which I use regularly for 60 mile plus rises) than on my Commuter.
Suggesting geometry and saddle position play a role in how the saddle is
experienced.
On Monday, August 11, 2014 3:23:49 PM UTC-5, Kieran J wrote:
I had the same experience trying out a used Cambium. I rode
My 48cm Noodles are 2cm below the saddle on the Rambouillet. Shifters are
Shimano BE.
I rarely use the hooks or the drops.
KJ
On Wednesday, August 6, 2014 2:04:10 AM UTC-4, lungimsam wrote:
Just curious how everyone here rides. There is no right or wrong way, of
course - just whatever is
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