Hi, Clark!
I was inspired by your Atlantis reflections but between not having approval
yet for the purchase and despite how absolutely BEAUTIFUL that 59 rainbow
top tubed steel steed is, I decided to heed your size warning. I am 6' with
a 89 PBH same as you, and frequently ride slightly more te
" *I've never been diligent about regreasing my hubs. "*
When I was doing a lot of touring, & getting caught in the rain, I
regreased them every spring. The last few years maybe every other year.
After a while, it became "how long can a pair of hubs last, anyway?" Still
waiting for the answe
Mark- sweet bikes! Interesting that you switched the Jones for a Clem L.
Doug- Great to hear, I hope my long term experience with the Atlantis is
like yours :) I can't believe you're still on the original Shimano hubs!
How do you maintain them? I've never been diligent about regreasing my hubs.
I think many people who have spent many years trying different bikes and
trying innumerable setups sort all get to this same place. A specialised
bike will just get ridden less and you tend to get on the 'All rounder' for
more rides more often. The idea of bicycles for very specific types of
ri
Clark:
Well done. It sounds like you had plenty of experience before settling in
with the Atlantis, and will get tremendous satisfaction from riding it for
years to come. When you mention not needing more specialized bikes for
various uses, it reminds me of my own experience. I bought an Atl