I use a leather steering wheel cover. They come in different sizes and
colors, lace on, and are cheap.
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My XD2 26/36/46 with a Deore XT RD-M591 derailleur, HG-400 9 speed 11-34
cassette and KMC 9 speed chain has worked fine on my Sam for 5 years.
I ran it for a while in 10-speed mode by changing only the cassette and
thumb shifter. That worked well too.
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The only people who have ever asked the price were fellow bicyclists. They
usually preface the question with “Nice bike!”
I note that most ride carbon frames, and don’t bat an eye because their
bikes typically cost more.
And I only think they asked because they recognize that it is a modern
lu
Some of it is a matter of manufacturing plant closures due to covid:
https://www.bicycleretailer.com/international/2021/06/10/shimano-forced-shut-malaysia-component-factory-latest-blow-supply-chain
Some of it is due to unprecedented demand - a new bicycle boom:
https://www.bbc.com/future/bespoke/m
Sorry, I see that it is the Great Allegheny Passage. I should have read
more closely.
Thanks for your post!
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Was this route that they call The Great Allegheny Passage?
https://www.aarp.org/travel/vacation-ideas/outdoors/info-2021/rail-trails-for-biking.html
I’ve wanted to do that for a few years now. I’ve thought about using my
Sam, but the trail seemed more suited for my Soma Saga tourer. How did the
I use Velocity Atlas wheels on my Sam, and they’ve been good with any tire
size I’ve tried up through 50mm. I’m 200 lbs plus, so I use 36 spokes.
They are possibly a bit of overkill for my typical 42mm tires, but they’ve
been trouble free.
My touring bike has Velocity Dyads and they run fine wi
And under the “if I knew then what I know now” department…
It is really tough to buy a boutique bike without having ridden it. If
you’re going to pay >$3000 for a fully tricked-out Rivendell, or ~$1500 for
a frame+fork, you want to get it right. So…
Do you have a bike you ride or have ridden t
I’m 5’ 9” (used to be 5’ 10”) and measured my PBH at 83. I measured it
again to be sure I was doing it right, then again a couple of weeks later.
Every bicycle I had from 1975 on was 700c. There was no way I was going to
go 650b. I ordered a Sam in 2015, and Will set me up with a 55 Cm frame
Just so we know what we're talking about, here is the exploded view.
https://si.shimano.com/pdfs/ev/EV-RD-M580-2367.pdf
There is a spring that runs the body (2), and a spring that tensions the
cage (9).
As a Mechanical Engineer, if I had two of these, I'd take one apart just on
general principle.
This thread is becoming a very interesting discussion for me.
For 40 years I designed and tested airplanes. I specialized in
aerodynamics/performance, hence: aeroperf. When a boss would ask what was
my greatest challenge, I would have to say “Weight!”.
So Phillip points out that “those Kenda
I can’t imagine someone who wanted a certain Rivendell bike turning it down
because another model weighed a pound less.
I’m just interested in what design choices have what results. Like the
step-throughs. How does a Platypus (mixte) compare to a Susie (swooping
top tube) compare to a Clem
I would be interested to find out what ANY of the Riv frame sets weigh. My
only data point is for a 2014 55 Sam, built up with fenders, bell, and rear
rack - 30.5 pounds.
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I run Velocity Atlas rims (on my Sam) and Velocity Dyad rims (on my
tourer). I do mostly pavement riding.
I’ve run Continental Speed Ride tires for 5 years. I haven’t had a flat
with them, ever (though that's probably just luck). I run them at 50 psi.
They only come in one size - 622 x 42. Th
Dang, that is a big collection of spare parts.
Your problem with this thread is going to be the fact that everybody has an
opinion. People “like” different things, and will be proponents of them.
So what you need to do first is figure out what YOU like. and that is
going to be hard.
You like d
Would this be worth a dedicated “How to sell a Riv” thread?
I’ve seen a lot of people selling, a lot of people looking to buy. This is
the first thread I’ve seen with discussion about How To.
List in a lot of places, list on other groups, be patient, consider
consignment at an LBS.
To which I
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On Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 5:14:16 PM UTC-5 Collin A wrote:
> I hammered in some nickels in the place of the plastic dust cover on some
> MKS pedals for my now fiance's bike.
> [image: IMG_20200411_154351.jpg]
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On Friday, February 12, 2021 at 3:50:16 PM UTC-5 aeroperf wrote:
> Is it just me, or does anyone else think that with a store that sells
> bicycles, you should be able to get to the bicycles with one click from
> whatever the d
Is it just me, or does anyone else think that with a store that sells
bicycles, you should be able to get to the bicycles with one click from
whatever the default page is?
Now: rivbike.com, scroll, scroll, scroll to the bottom, Product Catalog,
Bicycles & Frames...
Agree with Staff Bikes comm
My 2015 Sam is the only bike I have ever had toe overlap with. It’s always
interesting when my downgoing toe hits the upgoing front tire on a low
speed turn. 55 Sam, size 10 shoe, 622x42 tires.
I thought that, like pedal strike, it was just something you trained
yourself not to do.
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Patrick—
It is both.
Example: a lot of bike components are made in China, but they are having
blackout problems due to a coal spat with Australia.
https://oilprice.com/Energy/Coal/Chinese-Cities-Go-Dark-Amid-Energy-Spat-With-Australia.html
Example: there is the global shipping container shortage
; added that thing to it.
>
>
> On Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 7:41:56 AM UTC-8 aeroperf wrote:
>
>> annie—
>>
>> Speaking from experience, a lot of those European bikes are tanks. Here
>> is my wife’s KTM (Austrian) with an ovalized downtube for stiffness. I
I’ve tried SRAM 11-32, Shimano HG300 11-32, HG400 11-34 & 12-36, all
9-speed, and HG500 11-34 10-speed on my Sam, all run by Microshift flat bar
9-speed shifters. The 10-speed was run in friction mode, and was a bit of
a stretch (literally) but do-able. I've had no difficulty finding 9-speed
This one works for me, is inexpensive, sturdy, folds up for storage.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZF2QV9C/
On Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 9:31:50 AM UTC-5 Joel S wrote:
> If you have a workbench you could use something like this for under $100.
>
> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product
Awesome photos of a gorgeous country.
The Shimanami Kaido is on my bike ride bucket list, as is the San’in Route
Romantique. Someday.
On Thursday, December 31, 2020 at 12:58:40 PM UTC-5 RichS wrote:
> Takashi,
>
> Your Hunqapillar has always looked just right in the spectacular landscape
> you
My goals are the same as 2020. I managed to get my 1275 miles this year
(actually made 1300 before taking the Sam down for maintenance), but we
didn’t get to bike the Canal du Midi. Something to look forward to in 2021.
I do need to thin the herd by two bikes, a Homer and a Team Fuji road bike
Max cog size is listed as 28.
https://si.shimano.com/pdfs/si/SI-T-6B-000-00-ENG.pdf
On Friday, December 11, 2020 at 9:57:40 AM UTC-5 Brian Campbell wrote:
> Hi.
>
> I am helping a friend with a Kestrel 200 sc that is currently set up with
> 7-speed down tube shifters. It is a 7 speed Hyperglid
This one works for me.
https://www.rei.com/product/827301/columbia-bora-bora-booney-ii-hat
On Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 4:05:15 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote:
> We've discussed hiking or walking shoes, walking as supplementary exercise
> to cycling, and now --- hats. BTW, more walking, with a
Hmmm. First time I’ve had Google Groups tell me “Your message is too big”,
and then randomize the photos. Well, I tried to put them in-line, but at
least they’re named so you can identify them.
On Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 5:45:04 PM UTC-5 aeroperf wrote:
> Paul, I would like t
as).
>
> I generally keep the tires inflated and clean the chain, cogs, and
> chainwheels when they get too dirty and that is about it. Everything else
> gets cleaned and lubed when I switch parts around.
>
> Laing
> Delray Beach FL
>
>
>
> On Saturday, November 14
It’s that time.
I got my Sam in 2015, and as of yesterday I have put 5000 miles on it.
I’ve also made my yearly 1275 mile goal, so it is time to take it down for
real maintenance.
I’m starting this thread for advice/discussion about what “real
maintenance” means.
Every year I thoroughly was
Bill Lindsay is straight to the point. “What do you mean by…”
Also, bikes are like stereo systems. $$ for a good one, $$$ for a slightly
better one, for a VERY slightly better one. Price goes up
exponentially for parts where you may never feel the difference.
As one who became a bicycl
I really like the Blackspire Sub4 that someone here recommended last year.
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This is why I love this group.
For two years I’ve been thinking about getting a mirror so that I can see
the people with silent bikes overtaking me before they yell “On your left”.
I check, and Leah has started a thread. Motivation. Three days later I’m
trying out a Hafny mirror. Thanks, Leah
Congrats on upping your mileage and reaching your goals early, Leah.
It will be interesting to see how everybody came out with 2020.
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/rbw-owners-bunch/2020$20goals%7Csort:date/rbw-owners-bunch/EL86zshgWxY/18bm7vz_BQAJ
I’m on track for 1271 miles - 100 mi
When I lived in Germany there were essentially two kinds of bars.
The drops were used by the “kids” on fast road bikes, and some guys in my
long range touring group.
The Albatross style was used by almost everybody else, from 12 year old
school kids to grey-haired Bavarian ladies in full wool co
What Ray said - Simple Green. It works in my chain cleaner, is easily
available, and cheap.
Finish Line is another citrus based product, but pricey.
I've stayed away from Purple Power since the manufacturer says:
"Purple Power is not recommended for use when washing cars as it could
possibly d
velomann -
Right. And did I level the bike when I measured it, or just do it in the
garage? With a friend holding it, or leaning on its kickstand?
So many decimal points, so little actual information. One of the reasons I
said it should be a fun thread.
The other is that Sams seem to have va
This should be a fun thread.
My 2015 Sam 55 Cm has a measured SOH of 830mm with 700x42 Conti SpeedRide
tires, unloaded.
That is not the max tire. It came from Riv with Conti TourRide 700x48
tires, and if I had not wanted fenders, I could have probably fit something
even bigger.
It has a Rive
What Benz said. It may be from somewhere else - the pedals, or even the
seat.
However, a failure mode for Hollowtech is the bottom bracket creaking, and
if you’re going to replace it, it is relatively easy.
If you’re going to take the old one off and replace it with another BB51
(or SRAM equi
Justin—
To answer your last question first, no, that spindle won’t fit.
Any way you look at it you would have to replace the entire bottom bracket.
The crank creaking and popping is more than likely due to the bottom
bracket itself.
If you want the cheaper solution, just remove the crankset, and
Regular water rusts steel, too. I wash my bike occasionally, and once I
find the right seat/position, I don’t move it for a few years. So moisture
has time to act.
I’m not worried about a standard steel bolt rusting to the point of locking
in place. It is more of a looks thing. There’s a re
The one marked A2-70 is stainless steel.
https://www.fastenal.com/content/product_specifications/M.SHCS.4762.A2-70.pdf
A regular metric steel socket head cap screw will work, but you risk it
rusting if you leave it in for any length of time.
So you can use the other one, but replace it soon. I’
Interesting subject all around.
Airplane studies, for both the Air Force and the FAA, indicate that 4
cycles per second is the optimum flash rate for getting a pilot’s
attention. I use a Planet Bike Beamer 80 for the front, and Planet Bike
Grateful Red taillight, both on quick flash mode. Th
>From one ME to another, go for it. You do the math to get as close as you
can, but then the testing takes over.
Also figure that the Hyperglide cassettes do help you out a bit, and if you
can pull the chain reasonably close, you may get the shift.
So above your index, you might just be able t
If you do not glue them, or double-sided tape them, the will tend to rotate
on the bar. I have a second set on a different bike that I haven’t firmly
attached yet, and I didn’t realize how much torque you tend to put on a
grip in normal riding.
If you find another way to attach, let us know.
I’ve had them for 5 years on my Sam with albatross bars. For me, they are
not too hard, and just the right size. I really love them, and would hate
to have to pull the bars or brake levers and destroy them.
I’ve asked three different fly fishermen what they put on the cork rod
grips and the
John—
No, I don’t think they substituted a JIS nut for a standard M8 nut in this
particular unit. That was my first thought but my nut is close enough to
the “step” that it looks like the design is for the JIS 12mm.
My thought is more like #1 or #6 in Paul’s entry above, and your comment
yes
Everybody probably already knows this, but a couple of notes on bolts &
nuts.
Bolts are typically steel. If they go into steel they are typically fine
thread, but not always. Sometimes using a taller nut and coarse thread is
cheaper.
If they go into aluminum they are almost always coarse th
You say it’s not square taper. Is it Hollowtech II? In that case, you may
have a road bike BB/crank where a mountain BB/crank might be required.
Rivs tend to come with a 68mm bottom bracket shell (the road standard), but
have a 135mm rear dropout width (an older mountain bike standard). The
Interesting.
I run a set of Velocity Dyads that I built up with Deore hubs. For the
last 3 years I’ve run Continental Speed Ride 42mm tires at 70 psi with zero
problems.
I have lately knocked the pressure back to 55 psi for ride quality, but I
have never given a thought to the rims failing fo
After living in Europe for years and then going over for tours for years, I
got tired of rent-a-bikes. For a while I used Nate in Oakland’s solution
and shipped my Sam. Finally I built up what I consider a perfect credit
card touring bike, and based it over there.
So - a Soma Saga with Shiman
My 2015 Sam came with a 9-speed cassette and a wide low 40/26 crank. The
derailleur was a Shimano Claris FD-2400 B clamp-on.
I replaced it when I went to a 3-speed front crank, but is this what you’re
looking for? I still have it, but it was on the bike for 2 years. So, not
new.
https://bike.
It’s not leather…
I had a “standard” Selle Anatomica saddle on my Sam. It is not what you
want.
But I replaced it with a Serfas RX Cruiser Bicycle Saddle – CR-RXL. This
is what you want.
I have a couple of pins in my back, and I ride a bicycle because riding
lets me lean over a little, as op
Justin—
Up Calaveras to Felter, up Felter to Sierra, Up Sierra to Sierra Gunnwood
Canyon Rd, then Alum Rock Falls Rd, and finally Mt. Hamilton Rd down into
the valley. I took Piedmont Rd back to Milpitas.
I only did this once, 30 years ago - it is a long day with a lot of
verticality - but y
I use a Panasonic Lumix LX-3. See my posts in “Just Pics from Your Good
Ride Thread” for examples.
It has a very good Leica f2.0 lens and auto stabilization, thank goodness,
because it is tough to take a good photo from a moving bike.
It only weighs 9.5 ounces. I post process with the Panasoni
Kyle-
I may have what you need, but I have no idea what to charge/trade. You’d
get the entire L+R unit.
After 4 years riding my Sam I wanted to try a “real” road bike so I got a
1982 Team Fuji, and started modernizing it.
The one thing I haven’t changed yet is the shifters. I still have the
Joe:
We all do that.
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I got a Schwinn when I was six. We lived in a lovely town in northern New
Jersey that was about 4x5 miles big. I rode that bike all over that town.
Thousands of miles.
When I was 14, I rode to a neighboring town which had a bike shop because I
actually needed a new chain.
As I pulled up, the
Had a once-per-pedal-revolution click that went away for a few days every
time I washed the bike.
I swapped chains, pulled off the cranks, checked the bottom bracket and
shell, swapped seats…
It turned out to be a bad pedal. I never did find out what that had to do
with washing the bike.
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Cobb and Paulding counties, GA, re-opened the Silver Comet Trail today.
I’ll avoid talking about the wisdom of re-opening Georgia, but re-opening
the Comet was definitely interesting.
I suddenly understand the comments about trails being crowded.
Leah’s comment about “roving cattle” who “don’t u
My Sam came in Sage, and I like it. I get compliments, so others think it
is a good color as well.
But if I was doing a custom repaint I’d go for 1968 Camaro Rally Green.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1968-chevrolet-camaro-32/
I used to paint my Nash Metropolitans this color.
It wouldn’t go
It’s the first time I’ve started a thread, but I’d be interested to hear
about what you’ve learned that’s new to you.
I live on a 93 mile bike trail that’s now closed. The bike trail, being
rails-to-trails, had no corners (or real hills). So for five years I’ve
been cranking away in relativ
I knew there was a reason I saved a Rebel G and an assortment of lenses.
I think it is a great idea.
If you saved any sheet film, I also have two sizes of Speed Graphics...
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And for ghost shifting…
Check your hub. It should be designed for your rear cluster. An 8-9-10
speed hub is slightly shorter than an 11 speed hub, and an 11-speed hub can
be used with a 10-speed cluster but requires a small ring spacer.
If you have a 10-speed hub and you’re running an 11-speed
What Ted said.
Also, https://www.sheldonbrown.com/gain.html
Chain line just means taking the best shot at keeping the chain straight.
For a single speed it's easy - front chainring should line up with the rear
gear.
For multi-speed derailleurs it is a best guess.
There are standards. Road chain
Well, I can give you the “do it for the exercise” version. I’ve been
riding solo for the past 5 years.
I live on a bike trail and can go either east or west. Which way I go
depends on the wind - I ride into the wind going out, so it is behind me
riding home. How hard I pedal depends on how I
Not to beat this to death, but two quick observations—
Jeremy - Two piece cranks, unlike most square taper, can be moved 2.5mm in
either direction on a typical 68mm BB shell on a Riv., just by moving
spacers. The width between pedals (Q factor) doesn't change, but the bias
does.
And - Just
My Velocity hubs have a little 2mm spacer that goes on the freehub before
the cassette is slid on. It is required for “8, 9 and 10 speed cassettes.”
If your hub also requires a spacer and somebody changed the cassette and
left off the spacer, that wouldn’t help your problem.
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Paul-
It’s a hobby, not a necessity. If you’re not having fun, don’t do it.
Find another way to exercise, because at our age (I’m 70), it is exercise
or die.
I would miss the sounds, smells, feel of the pavement, and even the
headwinds if I quit cycling. My opinion is that the best way to ke
And thank you for this thread. My Homer's stem looked exactly like Leah's
photo, and I just ordered the longer one from Soma.
The 51 frame is too small and I may yet get a different one, but at least
now I'll be able to ride without destroying the steerer tube.
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They wear funny outfits and speak with funny accents, but the frame builder
knows his stuff and this is worth 17 minutes of your time.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTtC4Rq_ScM
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And this thread has brought up a whole Sackville sack of questions that I’d
love to see discussed by Riv folks.
This is not really the thread for it, but I’ll throw some out.
Eric’s comments about Rene Herse.
The Rivendell bikes are Riv designs whether MIT, made by Waterford, or made
by Mark No
OK, and I’m glad that Warner Brothers didn’t force/change the name of the
bike shop, too.
I’m thinking that you folks are right about everything coming together.
Even my Sam gets compliments on the bike path by people who don’t know it’s
a Rivendell, and by people who do, and it is part of th
Joe made a good point - my comment was a bit obscure.
Let me ask the question a different way. I believe (correct me if wrong)
that Rivendell isn’t making Legolas decals any more because of reasons
(maybe copyright)?
But you CAN get a custom with the exact same geometry, and paint job? If
yo
Probably not for me, because I don't bend that well anymore.
Also, you can get a wine bottle holder with these:
https://www.templecycles.co.uk/ :-)
I agree the Legolas is one beautiful bike, though.
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I’ve had a Sam since 2015. I got one of the MIT AHH frames in July and
built it up and rode it for 200 miles.
I prefer the Sam. Specifically, it feels stiffer and, for me, corners
quicker. I like that. You may not. It does, indeed, feel “burlier” to
me. The AHH feels “looser”, or rather, “
My wife and I used to ride Schwalbe Marathons. Great tires for puncture
protection, but at 730 grams my wife said it always felt like riding
through mud. Never had a flat, though.
We went to Continental Ride Tour tires and they were an improvement - less
stiff and less heavy at 650 grams. She
IMHO, masmojo and Steve and Iconley and especially Bicycle Belle are all
correct, because the customer base is for Rivs is pretty diverse. People
find their way to Rivendell in different ways, and with different bases of
knowledge.
There’s a bicycle store owner at Floyd Rd. near Atlanta who ha
Joe and Eric—
I’m not discounting tire/wheel size. Since I’ve had the Sam for years, and
am still setting up the Homer, I tried to control for a few things. Both
have the same Serfas 921V seats. Both had the same tires for these
particular rides: 37mm Continental Tour Rides. Today I set bot
Thanks again for the topic.
It’s 60 degrees, sunny, no wind in Atlanta, so it got me to pump up the
tires on both the Sam and Homer and go out and do 9 miles with each. Just
ride.
And it is still a toss-up. I feel more comfortable on the Sam, but I’ve
been riding it for 5 years. The Homer is
Thanks for this topic. It explains a few things.
I rode a Diamondback Approach for 18 years, including when I used to live
in Germany and would throw it on the Bahn.
It had straight bars, 3x7 speed grip shifts, and brakes big enough for
622x42 tires. But eventually things were falling apart.
I
Do 500 miles by June.
Then bicycle the Canal du Midi from Toulouse to Sete.
Finish with at least 700 miles for the rest of the year.
I'm retired so it is all pleasure riding.
I got my 1250 miles this year, but the hills get steeper every year.
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To answer your question, my Sam came with a Sugino double 40-26, and what I
ended up with was 46-36-26 on a 110 BB with 11-34 cassette.
But regarding front cranks, you can always build your own.
You can still buy an XD2 compact crank, if you liked that, both the double
and the triple. Nashbar,
We've used one of these for 15 years with no complaints.
It has worked on a VW Golf, Ford Escape, and Subaru Crosstrek.
5 minutes to put on, 3 minutes to take off (if you want to store it in the
car while you ride).
https://www.amazon.com/Saris-Bones-Bike-Trunk-Black/dp/B00AW6XL8K/
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Also, speaking of chainlines, and Joe’s and Peter’s comments…
I have to clarify I’m talking about the Rivs that have a 135mm rear spacing
(not, for instance, dedicated road bikes like Roadinis or Roadeos).
The Riv catalog for cranks specifies chainlines and bottom brackets. So
from their “Cr
The Claris FD-R2400 that came with the double Suguino XD2 on my Sam did not
have enough throw when I took off the bashguard and added a third ring.
My rings were 46-36-26. It was not an adjustment thing. The 2400 was not
physically able to move far enough.
The FD-R2000 lists the same 43.5 chai
When I lived in NJ, I used to ride from Easton down to Trenton on the
Delaware Canal.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennsylvania_Canal_(Delaware_Division)
The fall colors were typically outstanding. I've never tried to find a
rail route to Easton, but there is bus service there from NYC, and ra
Alternatively, consider a rain cape.
http://orbike.com/whats-up-with-rain-capes/
Easy to carry in the sack when it doesn't rain, reasonably comfortable
when it does rain.
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I've taken the Crescent from Atlanta to NOLA and back, and they told me
they allowed bikes.
Caveat: I asked only one Amtrak person. So double-check before you show up
at the station with a bike.
This was 2018, when the Crescent still had a dining car. Sigh.
You're right. It would be a wonderfu
When I was young my dad and I built model airplanes together, which set up
my career.
Now I'm building a robotic kitten. https://www.petoi.com/
Hours of fun building and programming with a Raspberry Pi computer, and it
is relatively cheap.
You can do it in any weather, and if you get the kids i
For those Riv owners in the Atlanta area (and I’ve seen comments from more
than just a couple), we are going to get the Silver Comet Trail connected
to the Atlanta Beltline.
https://www.ajc.com/news/local-govt--politics/cox-gives-million-connect-silver-comet-atlanta/pKMbgS1tDhORwX182Mt3II/
The
Thanks, and this is the discussion I was looking for.
What I ended up with is the FD-3030 road derailleur when an outer chainring
of 46 teeth and up is installed, and an FD-M611 when an outer chainring of
44 teeth or less is installed. This was more because the geometry of my 51
Homer got the
I’ve just put a Shimano Hollowtech II drive train on my A. Homer Hilsen
frame.
I’ve seen a few Hollowtech II installations on this forum, and, boy, would
I like some comments and advice.
When I retired I went out and bought a Sam Hillborne.
I live on Silver Comet trail and I like the feel of ste
Yes, the 559s are Shimano compatible.
Kool-Stop Salmon pads (Part no. KS-DURASA) fit and work just fine in 559s.
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I have a Sam with the old cork grips, and I love them.
I ordered a Homer frame in July and was told the cork was unavailable. Now
I'm just ready for grips and here they are.
Thanks, Julian, for the post.
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Thanks for your info, and that from Kingdom Bikes.
My Sam rides Continental Speed Ride tires. As a guy who spent 40 years
doing airplanes, I am a believer in periodic inspections, including tire
rotation.
At about 1500 miles I started noticing fine threads from near the rim.
I just nip them off
I have one collecting dust.
On Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at 9:09:13 PM UTC-4, jandrews wrote:
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> Looking for the sugino 40-ish tooth bashguard that riv used to sell with
> their quickbeam cranks. Does anyone have one collecting dust?
> Thank you
> JS
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