Hey there -
Just finished an update to the Current Classics Gallery tonight, and it just
so happened that the final entry was Neil's really well photographed
Rivendell Romulus -
http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2009/cc660-neildoshi0509.html
Been a tricky and difficult month for updates and mileage
The Saluki and the Bleriot are 650B bikes. There may also be a difference in
geometry of those bikes. I think Grant Peterson rides a 56 Atlantis but 58 or
59 in other RBW bikes. In short, while the seat tube may measure the same,
other aspects of the bike vary from model to model. Jim D.
That's excellent, David! I see about 5 models that would serve my
needs nicely.
On May 31, 11:55 pm, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
I was thinking of y'all today:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/3584501906/
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Yes: get a Honka Hoota! Revolutionary modern technology leaves old
fashion bells behind. Riv content: I replaced my Riv bell with a HH.
Other Riv content: both my Rivs have color matching Honka Hootas. In
fact, all my five bikes have color coordinated Honka Hootas.
On 5/31/09, David Estes
I've been riding an atlantis with schwalbe marathons - in their 40mm
size. They've been nice and cushy if I let enough air out but have
felt 'sluggish' at times and when I pump them up to max pressure they
were a bit harsh. I decided to pickup a pair of the pasela panaracer
TG - folding bead in
I try... :-)
On Mon, Jun 1, 2009 at 4:12 AM, cj.spinner cj.spin...@gmail.com wrote:
That's excellent, David! I see about 5 models that would serve my
needs nicely.
On May 31, 11:55 pm, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
I was thinking of y'all today:
I would say almost certainly more supple sidewalls.
Marathons are designed for the long distance tourer who needs maximum
flat resistance and overall durability. Schwalbe does a good job
making the tire pleasant, but the puncture resistance stuff
incorprated in the tire tends to be more rigid
On Mon, Jun 1, 2009 at 10:54 AM, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
I would say almost certainly more supple sidewalls.
Marathons are designed for the long distance tourer who needs maximum
flat resistance and overall durability. Schwalbe does a good job
making the tire pleasant, but
On Mon, Jun 1, 2009 at 8:26 AM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
I've been riding an atlantis with schwalbe marathons - in their 40mm
size. They've been nice and cushy if I let enough air out but have
felt 'sluggish' at times and when I pump them up to max pressure they
were a bit harsh.
Quoting JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com:
I would say almost certainly more supple sidewalls.
Marathons are designed for the long distance tourer who needs maximum
flat resistance and overall durability. Schwalbe does a good job
making the tire pleasant, but the puncture resistance stuff
The Pasela TG (original RBW issue on my Ram) is a favorite tire for the zippy
but comfortable ride. It does not have high mileage tread, but at the price
point, I don't mind replacing it when needed. The smaller size makes it a
little faster, but that detracts from comfort, so the casing
The 700c Big Apple (Curiously Schwable calls it a 29 tire) is a
comfortable tire to ride. Rolls suprisingly well, given its size.
Really raises the height of bike though - wow! - was I surprised with
the difference my first ride after putting the Big Apples on a bike.
My understanding from
When I was looking to add a bike bell on my moustache-bar P-15
Paramount, I went looking on eBay for something a bit different. I
ended up with a vintage bicycle bell, chrome with red paint that
nicely complements the head lugs and pinstriping on the Paramount.
Here's a photo link:
On Mon, Jun 1, 2009 at 9:56 AM, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
The 700c Big Apple (Curiously Schwable calls it a 29 tire) is a
comfortable tire to ride. Rolls suprisingly well, given its size.
Really raises the height of bike though - wow! - was I surprised with
the difference my
The 700cX 60 mm Big Apple measures 29 toe to crown, so it is indeed a 29
inch tire. Mine actually measures 29 1/2 inches. And, I have it installed on
my Monocog 29er, another claim to the name.
I never thought to measure. Will have to do that tonight. I just
assumed it was more Schwalbe
On Mon, Jun 1, 2009 at 10:32 AM, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
But beware! It is too fat for most 700c frames. Schwalbe also makes a 50
mm width.
Very good point. I have mine on a full custom touring frame with a
lot of space most similar sized off the shelf bikes do not have.
Has anyone tried the Schwalbe Marathon Racers? Those always seems
like a good faster more supple alternative but I've never ridden them.
On Jun 1, 9:48 am, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
On Mon, Jun 1, 2009 at 10:32 AM, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
But beware! It is
So I completed the Oregon 600k-XTR. It was by far the hardest ride
I've ever done. There was 21,000ft of climbing and it was extremely
hot. I mean hot. It was also my slowest brevet ever in that I finished
with about an hour to spare. I'm totally fine with that as finishing
was all I wanted to
I've been considering replacing my stock Shimano cables (not the
housings) with Aztec or Jagwire cables. I can feel a detented,
bumpiness when squeezing my brakes and when shifting, and I
attribute this to the normal twist in the cables. I'm hoping to find
a way to achieve super smooth braking
My touring bike has Paul levers and disc brakes, so not exactly apples
to oranges here. But I am somewhat soured on the Aztec cable I
installed last year and am thinking about going back to old line
stuff.
The cables shift super smooth no doubt. But the segments of the
cables are such that I
I have a 58 Rambouilet and a 57 Bleriot. They are both exceptionally
comfortable bikes. My pbh is 85. Grant encouraged me to go with the
59 Bleriot, but the 57 was just to comfortable to pass up. From the
piecemeal information you gave, my guess is that a 57 Saluki should
fit you fine and
Right you are. I failed to read the original post closely enough.
Probably more hype than anything, but as I recall, Aztec and Nokon
claim you need to use their housing to get best results.
On Jun 1, 2:40 pm, Bill Connell bconn...@gmail.com wrote:
That would only apply to the housing though.
On Mon, Jun 1, 2009 at 5:35 PM, John Ferguson rfj1...@yahoo.com wrote:
Send me your parts and I will polish them, as I'm out of parts to
polish. :-) I'm kind of wondering what an aluminum suitcase would look
like after judicious application of Simichrome.
I think a polished aluminium
The Saluki comes/came in even sizes, so there is no 57cm Saluki.
-Gino
On Mon, Jun 1, 2009 at 1:20 PM, Christopher Paul zdree...@gmail.com wrote:
From the piecemeal information you gave, my guess is that a 57 Saluki should
fit you fine and probably a hair better than your Atlantis.
On Jun 1, 1:59 pm, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
So I completed the Oregon 600k-XTR.
Congrats, Mike! Sounds like a bear of a ride - way to grind out
mentally and physically!
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Dave
A little more info from you might be helpful here.
Has the bumpiness you describe always been there? Or has it developed
over time?
When was the last time the cables and housings were replaced? Is this
a high mileage bike?
Did you or someone else recently replace the cables, housings or
On Jun 1, 1:56 pm, jonat...@jonfipro.com wrote:
Has anyone tried the Schwalbe Marathon Racers? Those always seems like a
good faster more supple alternative but I've never ridden them.
yes, in the 35mm. I like them well enough, but to me, they ride harsh
compared to the nominally same sized
That's a really nifty bell mount. Did you make it?
Horace.
On Sat, May 30, 2009 at 10:31 PM, John Ferguson rfj1...@yahoo.com wrote:
I hurt my knee somehow on a transatlantic flight...so I spent a few
evenings on bicycle maintenance and my third-favorite activity,
polishing. The results are
I believe it's a Velo Orange.
_http://www.velo-orange.com/bellsdingding.html_
(http://www.velo-orange.com/bellsdingding.html)
Bill
In a message dated 6/1/2009 8:05:12 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
max...@sdf.lonestar.org writes:
That's a really nifty bell mount. Did you make it?
Congrats. Great photos. I'd love to do that ride...in maybe 3 or 4
days!
On Jun 1, 2:46 pm, Patrick in VT psh...@drm.com wrote:
On Jun 1, 1:59 pm, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
So I completed the Oregon 600k-XTR.
Congrats, Mike! Sounds like a bear of a ride - way to grind out
mentally
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