Take a look at the history of recreational skis, 25 years ago every
advanced skier skied on a ski that racing written on it somewhere.
Now nobody takes racing skis off of the race course unless they are carving
trenches on the groomers.
The technology still trickles down to the all mountain
I've had good luck with a rubber mallet, push the saddle as far back as you
can and then give the nose a couple of good whacks.
On Saturday, August 24, 2013 5:08:29 PM UTC-6, Kellie Stapleton wrote:
All good info above. Thanks. Yes, I understand the dogma is knee over
spindle, and I'd like
Thanks for all the info, now to get on a permit.
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The frame has been sold
On Saturday, August 3, 2013 1:17:21 PM UTC-6, Rambouilleting Utahn wrote:
I picked this up off eBay to build up as a commuter/cruiser but then found
something better so I want to pass it along to a list member.
If someone here could please crosspost this to the iBob
Based on what I could find on the interwebs it was an '88.
On Tuesday, August 20, 2013 11:57:19 AM UTC-6, William wrote:
Congrats on the sale. Was that an 1987 or an 1988?
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I'm not a trailist ;-)
On Tuesday, August 20, 2013 3:12:54 PM UTC-6, William wrote:
Cool. You measured the trail, didn't you? ;-)
The 1987 is a nostalgic one because that's the one that came with drop
bars.
On Tuesday, August 20, 2013 1:56:00 PM UTC-7, Rambouilleting Utahn wrote
Went for a mixed terrain ride in Park City, UT today and got sucked into my
first long sections of single track on my Atlantis. I've ridden these
trails before on a front sprung mountain bike so I knew how difficult they
were. The big Atlantis (64cm) rolling 50mm Schwalbe Marathons with drop
I picked this up off eBay to build up as a commuter/cruiser but then found
something better so I want to pass it along to a list member.
If someone here could please crosspost this to the iBob list I would
appreciate it.
The frame has been powder coated and then never built up, no headset or
It will work just fine and he should be happy that 29 is the new normal. I
did it for years on 26x1.25s when circumstances allowed only one bike in my
life.
On Thursday, July 18, 2013 3:09:08 PM UTC-6, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote:
A friend of mine at work decided to try bike commuting and got
I travel with equipment cases quite often and find that checking at the
curb avoids a lot of questions and hassles. The sky caps seem to be more
worried about weight more than slightly oversized dimensions.
I haven't traveled with a boxed bike but have heard stories of bike parts
not being
There was an interesting post on Bike Radar a few weeks ago that addressed
the current road bike models and their narrow focus.
Worth the read
at: http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/article/angryasian-race-bikes-are-dumb-37270/
btw, here in Salt Lake we have at least 3 shops that would sell you a
On Monday, April 15, 2013 8:59:19 PM UTC-6, dougP wrote:
Oh, and NEVER tape the bars until you've ridden a bit to make sure
everything is exactly where you want it.
dougP
And NEVER EVER shellac them until you've ridden them many more miles.
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Very interesting observation and comments. I've often wondered if longer
would be better for me.
To make it more useful could posters include their PBH with their comments.
blissfully ignorant at 6' tall spinning on 175s with a 94cm PBH
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What tires do you have on your Atlantis?
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I had a similar one from VO and loved it, very clean installation.
The problem with the VO product was that there are very few threads in the
spacer and it stripped in a short time.
If this mount addresses that issue I will get one of these in my next Riv
order.
On Wednesday, March 13, 2013
4mm 0.70 pitch, I took one of the spikes to Ace to confirm the size.
Good luck
On Friday, February 8, 2013 11:38:04 PM UTC-7, Michael Williams wrote:
Thank you for the advice Ramb. Utahn, I was having a heck of a time for
something that seemed like it was supposed to be easy.I really
After destroying a couple of the spikes I gave up and bought a tap to cut
threads into the drilled holes. That made the spike installation much
easier. Place a drop of blue Locktite on them before installing.
On Thursday, February 7, 2013 10:57:38 PM UTC-7, Michael Williams wrote:
Hey Group,
I'm transferring my rear rack from a Rambouillet to an Atlantis and I had
cut the stays too short.
If you have a set you would want to sell please let me know.
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I used similar cable covering when building up my Atlantis, while buying
bulk brake and shifter housing at my LBS I just asked for some which they
had in bulk.
On Monday, January 14, 2013 11:33:41 AM UTC-7, stevew wrote:
I've seen the idea of using cable lining before. How does one go about
I bought this from Rudy in November and I'm slowly building it up as a
commuter/dirt road cruiser.
On Sunday, January 13, 2013 7:48:24 AM UTC-7, Keith Beato wrote:
Hi Rudy
Is the frame still for sale? What year is it?
Keith from Alameda
On Monday, October 8, 2012 1:42:39 PM UTC-7, rudi
No but it will cut into the paint.
On Monday, January 14, 2013 11:39:42 AM UTC-7, Skenry wrote:
Are we really thinking that a piece of wire is going to cut into a 1/8th
inch thick piece of steel and it wont cut right thru a plastic cable liner?
Scott
On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 1:33 PM,
If your brake offer falls through I have a pair of the original calipers
that came with my Ram just gathering dust. I would be glad to give them to
you.
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650b AHHish for my wife. I got the last bike...
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I have a 1987 22 Bridgestone MB1 frame that I picked up on eBay a while
ago that I need to part with I bought it to build up as a around town bike
but now that I have an Atlantis coming my way I won't be needing it.
The frame was freshly painted and never built up before I received it.
I had
As a recent convert back to platforms I suffered with the same issue. After
about a month of picking my pedal up with my toe I realized that if I came
to a stop a little further forward than I wanted to be and then rolled the
bike back with my foot on the lead off pedal it would be in the right
It's all cool brudah, he gave you a sign of respect.
On Saturday, September 1, 2012 3:52:00 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote:
I was cruising (casually, coolly, smoothly, urbanely) home in the hooks on
the gofast (elegant in khaki shorts and Hawaiian shirt) when I was passed
by a young 30- or
I can't tell from the pictures, canti or side pulls?
Also, you list it as a touring bike. Is the fork crown and brake bridge
tapped for fenders?
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On Monday, June 25, 2012 6:52:43 PM UTC-6, René wrote:
What do people feel, is it better to mount it as a poster or to frame it
under glass? H
René
Once you reach 30 years of age, posters/prints go in frames.
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Not me but there are quite a few Rivs around SLC. I see a couple on Rams
riding through my neighborhood quite often (on the bike lane to the UofU),
the last time I rode the Cycle SL Century there were about a half dozen
others, and there is a Brian (?) in PC who rides a Ram and posts here
Thanks for all the comments, my main interest was the improved braking
from the hoods and it sounds like that is their biggest benefit.
The aesthetic improvement will be appreciated, at least unlike a
beautiful lugged seatpost these I can see while riding ;-)
They will go on this weekend!
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i find that
it's usually the lower level amateur racers that are the most aggro/
obnoxious. there seems to be a real mutual respect for others at the
higher levels.
I don't think biking is any different than any other sport in
Any ride reports?
I am about to do some cockpit work and before I re-wrap the bars I was
thinking of upgrading my levers.
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In the spirit of the old threads tracking Rivendell Readers, my copy
of Just Ride was just dropped off on my doorstep.
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Jim (Cyclefiend and keeper of this list) has the a very good page on
the Ram on his website
http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/rambouillet/index.html
If I remember correctly the AHH compared to the Ram has slightly
stouter tubing, wider clearance for tires and fenders (built around
the Silver brake)
for iPhone.
On Saturday, April 7, 2012 2:58:57 PM UTC-5, Rambouilleting Utahn wrote:
I'm a big fan of Cyclemeter, use it for riding and walking. It logs
your route (via GPS) and gives you distance, elevation gain, average
speed and fastest speed and if you ride the same route often
I'm a big fan of Cyclemeter, use it for riding and walking. It logs
your route (via GPS) and gives you distance, elevation gain, average
speed and fastest speed and if you ride the same route often it
compares your latest ride to you average time for that particular
ride.
I have Cychosis but
, Rambouilleting Utahn glam...@gmail.com
wrote:
I'm a big fan of Cyclemeter, use it for riding and walking. It logs
your route (via GPS) and gives you distance, elevation gain, average
speed and fastest speed and if you ride the same route often it
compares your latest ride to you average time
I've been looking at one of the large saddlesacks for commuting,
around town and possible credit card tours. It looks like the perfect
bag (possibly too large?).
May I ask why you've decided to sell yours?
On Mar 4, 10:40 pm, Scot Brooks scothinck...@gmail.com wrote:
No damage and only
He was probably talking about Burpees.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_Dq_NCzj8M
On Jan 28, 8:08 am, Jay in Tel Aviv jayin...@gmail.com wrote:
I remember Grant writing about some kind of full body jumping jacks.
Tried them for a while and wouldn't mind trying again.
Anyone remember the
At 6'-1 and 230 pounds my reply is usually look at me, I'm obviously
not a weight weenie. I then try not to stare at their extra baggage
when I then say that I've never been a fast climber
I love my triple and my next freewheel will have an extra couple of
teeth.
On Jan 1, 7:33 am, Bob
On Aug 13, 3:12 pm, IPATOM tomdu...@hotmail.com wrote:
Calories in/calories out - it really is that simple.
Please read Taubes before making that statement which modern nutrition
research is proving wrong.
Glen, who loosely follows Taubes mostly follows Sisson (thanks Grant!)
and easily
I have a new tan Boxy Bag that after purchasing just doesn't work
right for my bike and want to find it a new home. The bag has been
mounted but never made it out of my garage. The bag will work best on
smaller frames, it just doesn't look right ,and the reach to get to it
from the saddle on my
Sold!
On Aug 5, 8:05 am, Rambouilleting Utahn glam...@gmail.com wrote:
I have a new tan Boxy Bag that after purchasing just doesn't work
right for my bike and want to find it a new home. The bag has been
mounted but never made it out of my garage. The bag will work best on
smaller frames
After complaining about her stock handle bars (specifically the reach
to the brakes from the hooks) I recently replaced my wife's bars with
a pair of Noodles. She liked them on her first 20 miler but after a 50
mile ride on Saturday she wants them gone. Any recommendations from
the smaller handed
Borrow a framing square and place it against a wall before pulling it
upwards. As long as the wall to floor joint is square and you get the
square past your junk you can now easily measure your true PBH with a
tape measure. Just measure the distance between the top of the square
and the floor.
After removing my computer I've been using the Cyclemeter app for just
this purpose. I can log my miles ridden but don't have to look at my
speed or the taunting pace arrow.
http://www.abvio.com/cyclemeter/
On Apr 22, 4:53 am, islaysteve alkire...@verizon.net wrote:
I wonder if iPhones and
On Mar 16, 5:11 pm, Kris kkjellqu...@gmail.com wrote:
Everyone else is chiming in.so.
Anyone been on the ski slopes recently? Talk about creating a market
out of nothing! I don't know ANYONE who has ever taken a serious
knock while skiing, but suddenly 30%+ of the market is
I'm only 6' but I think my 94cm PBH qualifies me as 'tall'
64cm Rambouillet
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On Mar 11, 10:33 am, D. Goff dbg...@mac.com wrote:
The people I ride with tend to grind these rides out at 16-18 mph so I
need to be able to keep up with them. Not planning on fendering this
bike as I live in Utah, this will be a summer bike, and the only
reason to ride in the rain here
With a corresponding mixte named Bonnie Abbzug?
On Feb 17, 5:52 pm, reynoldslugs be...@perrylaw.net wrote:
Hunqapiller name thread all hashed out, not going there. But I'd put
an order down on it if it were named the George Hayduke.
Thanks, Ed, even if you're not a Rivendell-ish author.
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On Jan 20, 11:45 am, reynoldslugs be...@perrylaw.net wrote:
I moved office space a couple years ago, and found the storage area
included two NOS frames I'd forgotten about- an old Olmo anniversary
edition, and an Orange Rambouillet.
Forgetting that you have a Rambouillet could put you into
Please all of you Californians, leave a little precipitation in that
system to give we Utahns some kind pow. I spent too much time dodging
rocks and twigs today and the ice reminded me of my teenage years in
PA. The only redeeming quality of today's turns was the excuse to get
out and work on
On Oct 21, 7:50 pm, kent broken.cy...@gmail.com wrote:
Any recommendations as to something simple, durable, classic: a more
Rivvish solution?
Smiths, they still make glass lenses in some of their lines (don't
scratch as easily) and have a gazillion styles. Their nose and ear
pieces have a
Has anyone on here used the MKS Ezy pedals? They have a quick release
similar to a pneumatic hose connection and allow you to remove the
pedal quickly for packing. The make them in clipless and platform
styles and I can envision having a set of each for around town and out
for a long ride
I had a custom hardtail painted by Joe Bell years ago and the builder
handed me a paint sample book from the company that Joe buys his
paints from. Find out from Rivendell what line of paint Joe is using
and a local body shop or body shop supply house should have a sample
book for you to page
On Oct 8, 2:02 pm, newenglandbike matthiasbe...@gmail.com wrote:
If you know the person's address, maybe try calling him (if you can
get the phone # from information).
Give him one final opportunity to make it right and then blast him.
If he follows this list he knows that you are talking
I have those brakes with JBs on my Ram. I love them but I worry about
tire to fender clearance with my VO fenders. The clearance is so
tight that I have to deflate the rear tire to get the wheel on and off
with the fenders on. Without the fenders it rides like a dream and
looks much better
I just came across a picture of Salt Lake's Mayor with his mustache
bar equipped Riv.
Ralph has been really good to the riders in this town.
http://www.cityweekly.net/utah/blog-1824-becker-on-draft.html
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If you have decided on the trailer there is one for $125 in Northern
Utah
http://saltlakecity.craigslist.org/bik/1319050454.html
On Aug 11, 11:44 pm, JL subfas...@gmail.com wrote:
Thank you all for the excellent tips!
On Aug 11, 1:46 pm, Ray Shine r.sh...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
You're
Damn, you're a week late a 66cm went for a very good price on eBay
last week. Good luck with your search.
On May 29, 7:46 pm, JimV jimvanors...@gmail.com wrote:
I'm looking for a 64 or 66cm Atlantis. Would consider bare frame,
fully built or somewhere in between. If you have one or hear of
I have seen it happen to mountain bikes attached via the fork dropouts
on Utah's White Rim Trail. The bouncing around of the truck causes
the skewer to loosen and the bike falls over.
On May 20, 11:13 pm, Gino Zahnd ginoza...@gmail.com wrote:
On Wed, May 20, 2009 at 8:17 PM, boulderreccycle
Interesting article in today's Times regarding the International
Cycling Federation's rules changes regarding time trial bikes.
Cycling Braces for More Turmoil in Equipment Crackdown
www.nytimes.com/2009/05/06/sports/othersports/06cycling.html
Obligatory Riv content: better trickle down
The big mouths will work too and I think that they look much 'cleaner'
on the Ram. Another option is the Tektro brake levers that have the
cable release in the lever. If you search the list archives there are
many threads on using Jack Browns on the Ram.
enjoy your new plusher ride!
On Apr
Congratulations on your new find. I found my Ram at Saturday Cycles 2
years ago and couldn't be happier with the bike and the service that
they provided.
On Apr 15, 6:48 pm, eflayer2 eflay...@comcast.net wrote:
I owned one of these when first available. I sold it due to other
competing bikes
Darren/Clayton,
Any chance the you could snap a picture of looking down upon the
thumbies and interrupters and post it?
I am thinking of moving my shifters to avoid the funky lines that a
front bag forces the shifter cables to make and I just can't go back
to downtube mounted ones.
thanks
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