On Mon, 2010-09-13 at 21:38 -0700, Tony wrote:
Come to the Black Hills and enjoy the
Mickelson. (lots of new single track mountain biking in the hills
too!)
But don't leave it too long.
We were there during the Great Financial Meltdown in 08, which was just
about now (had to miss the club
On Sep 13, 5:21 pm, Adam Kimball adamfkimb...@gmail.com wrote:
** My Dura-Ace brake levers are incredibly squishy**
Thanks,
Adam
You really need to pursue this, either the levers don't have the
correct pull, or there is drag in the cabling. Or a combo of both.
If the cable is the
I have used SIS, barcons and down tube shifters and each has its
advantages. SIS is fast and keeps your hands right on the brakes; but
are a pain when they are out of whack, are expensive and have the
shortest life expectancy of any system. I don't care for the
ergonomics of pushing with my
Moot point, right? I mean, I thought the Roadeo didn't have the proper
bosses for downtube shifters.
Jon: Base Roadeo does not have DT bosses. After originally saying
the DT boss option would not be offered, Riv had a change of heart and
will accommodate DT boss requests.
On Sep 13, 11:03
They let you shift front and rear with the same hand, either in quick
succession or even simultaneously if you want
to, and they can run across the length of the cassette much faster
than SIS.
There is a learning curve, but if you get it down pat, works
wonderfully. This is exactly why I
P.S. The Tektro/Silvers are on the flexy side due to their length, but
should still give reasonable performance if set up right.
I have been thinking about getting a Hilsen 650B frame but am worried
about the Silver caliper flex. I definitely want to use Hetres on my
650B. With fenders seems
Unintended consequences:
About a year ago, at the urging of three of the best cyclists in my
club, I got a mirror that replaces one of my bar plugs on my drop
bars.
This was for all of the obvious reasons. What wasn’t obvious is that
now I look down at the mirror every few seconds and my neck
Adam-
I'll throw in my 2 cents.
Ideally, every bit of force you apply to the lever should be
transmitted to the brake pad.
Any part of your system that flexes is actually indicating a place
where your efforts are being used to bend metal, and are not making it
to the pads. (Cable or pivot
On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 11:20 PM, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote:
Adam - As others said, I'd check that you have the correct housing. And,
what the
heck, the cables are correct, right? Sometimes I've seen mis-marked
packages, or cables with undersized/oddly shaped ends that won't
I've been using the GoLite Utopia 2+ (less than 3 lbs). Please note
it's more of a tarp than tent because it's single layer, not double
layer AND there is no floor (additional option).
-Robert
On Sep 13, 4:33 pm, nathan spindel nath...@gmail.com wrote:
What's your favorite two-person tent for
I listed this wheelset a few weeks back and have now lowered the
price. Phil Wood 7 speed freewheel set. Both wheels are 32 hole laced
to Velocity Dyad rims silver,130mm rear spacing. Purchased new from
Bikeman of Maine back in the spring. Very low miles. $350.00 shipped
domestic to lower 48.
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On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 4:21 PM, Adam Kimball adamfkimb...@gmail.com wrote:
* I've brought the yokes up pretty high - I can get them higher, but
not much. So, I'm not certain this is the problem.
This is the piece that strikes me from this whole thread. Having a
somewhat higher yoke will give
The Retros go for $18.50 and the Modernistes for $15, plus shipping.
My prices: Retros $15 shipped or 2 for $25 shipped. Modernistes: $12
shipped each or two for $20 shipped or 3 for $30 shipped.
As new. Photos here:
http://www.velo-orange.com/waboandca.html
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I have the Riv Silver's on my Riv Custom and they work great for the
~230 lbs weight of plus rider.
I also have a bike with the Paul Racer braze-on's.
For me, the Pauls are a bit better than the Silver's but not
dramatically so. I've never really understood the
'Silver's are flexy'
One more for the Seedhouse SL2. Mostly because of its small pack size
on the bike. That mattered a lot to me. I got it on sale at REI.
The Tarp Tent stuff is pretty rad.
Esteban
San Diego, Calif.
On Sep 14, 7:10 am, Rob H. robhua...@gmail.com wrote:
I've been using the GoLite Utopia 2+
MichaelH: good post, as Joel said. Good rundown of the pluses and
minuses of each system.
I'd been using bar end shifters (friction) on my main bike for years
and when I built up my Rambouillet I decided to go back to DT shifters
(friction still) with a compact double (42/26... very compact!).
On Tue, Sep 14, 2010 at 08:18, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote:
One more for the Seedhouse SL2. Mostly because of its small pack size
on the bike. That mattered a lot to me. I got it on sale at REI.
The Tarp Tent stuff is pretty rad.
Indeed, the Tarptents are very nice. I use a Contrail
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Yeah, every time I travel to South America, I am reminded of the
double-top-tube designs by RBW (AHH, etc.). Many look like the one in
the original post (including push-rod brakes); many like this:
http://bit.ly/9FvsPl (Flickr).
On Sep 13, 2:35 pm, jlvota jlv...@ilstu.edu wrote:
That guy's
Mark at RBW just sent me these pictures of my new frame, just in from
JB's paint shop. It's shipping to Austin today. The frame is set up
for Paul Racers and a VO rando rack. The color is Baffin Blue. I
asked for the same geometry as my Heron randonneur (72 seat angle, 73
head tube angle, 80mm
On Tue, Sep 14, 2010 at 11:41 AM, Jeff newbe...@mail.utexas.edu wrote:
Enjoy:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/19365...@n02/
Beautiful frame and a lovely color, i don't know how you can wait
almost a year to build up that bike.
Also: how cool is that Legolas decal on the workbench?
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On Tue, Sep 14, 2010 at 09:00, Ray Shine r.sh...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
Stuart -- Do you carry a trekking pole on the bike to set this tent up? Or
do you use another method?
Hi Ray, good question. I was tripped up by that at first (I can't
carry a trekking pole on my bike!) but it turns out
I've been looking at Tarp Tents for my next tent for a long while,
though haven't gotten around to picking one up. Cool to hear you've
had good results with yours in this area Stewart. The Double Rainbow
sleeps two and weighs 2 1/2 lbs. That could be my choice for S24Os (or
longer) with my
Ah yes, the B68... I was skeptical at first, but I love this seat. I
commuted this morning on an old chrome Mongoose with a B68... it felt
GREAT... In fact it's my favorite short-distance saddle. On longer
rides it's a bit wide for my liking.
I had a gorgeous brown Flyer Special which I could
On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 9:54 PM, Horace max...@sdf.lonestar.org wrote:
http://www.xo-1.org/2010_03_01_archive.html
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ny-s_0BbP2k/TCrhFcazt_I/B_o/GJETLa8A48E/s1600/DSC04537.JPG
On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 9:03 PM, Jon Grant jgr...@papagrant.com wrote:
Moot point,
Jeff,
That looks great! Good luck holding out on that build.
My custom is at Joe Bell's shop right now so it shouldn't be too much
longer for me.
Have fun,
- Frank
On Sep 14, 12:41 pm, Jeff newbe...@mail.utexas.edu wrote:
Mark at RBW just sent me these pictures of my new frame, just in from
I also highly recommend the Black Diamond Megamid in the tarp
category. It is HUGE and LIGHT. I have the option floor too. It is big
enough that I bring my bike and trailer in the tent with me and it is
totally comfortable-- it is that big. You can string it over a branch
if you can find a
Wait a mintute though ,we're talking about Silver Caliper brakes yes?
If so, what's all the talk about canti geometry and yokes?
The problem is not the brakes, it's either some drag in the line or
the levers themselves. Calipers are calipers, if you squeeze them in
your hand they should spring
Nice. So these are Nobilette built framesets?
Doug
On Tue, Sep 14, 2010 at 11:00 AM, frank_a fk...@aol.com wrote:
Jeff,
That looks great! Good luck holding out on that build.
My custom is at Joe Bell's shop right now so it shouldn't be too much
longer for me.
Have fun,
- Frank
On
ABSOLUTELY!!!
The Spokesman at 231 Cathcart, phone 831-429-6062; Great downtown
location, and even better service. I cannot say enough good things
about these people. I was in a jam, and they helped out... with top-
knotch help! Wade Hall, Casey Devonshire, Luigi Puzzifero, Tim
Tourkakis,
Chris had those bosses added as an extra work item when he ordered the frame.
Yeah if I decide to go that way I will need to have them added as
well. I really think I am leaning that way. I was unsure about
brifters but still wanted a fairly light build. This seems like a
good solution.
That's right. As I said about a year ago on the topic, I used to
think I wanted a Herse. In the process of getting my girlfriend a
Bleriot and reading through my run of the RR, I fell in love with
Rivendell. Once I discovered that Nobilette was building the customs,
it seemed I could have a
Silver or DurAce BE plus standard brake levers - Shimano, Cane Creek
etc will be lighter than any brifter on the market - but not enough to
influence a decision.
Michael
On Sep 14, 2:20 pm, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote:
Chris had those bosses added as an extra work item when he
On Tue, 2010-09-14 at 11:47 -0700, MichaelH wrote:
Silver or DurAce BE plus standard brake levers - Shimano, Cane Creek
etc will be lighter than any brifter on the market - but not enough to
influence a decision.
No, if you use bar end or downtube shifters plus regular brake levers,
it's
I love that barffin blue...
On Sep 14, 2010, at 9:41 AM, Jeff wrote:
Mark at RBW just sent me these pictures of my new frame, just in from
JB's paint shop. It's shipping to Austin today. The frame is set up
for Paul Racers and a VO rando rack. The color is Baffin Blue. I
asked for the
Silver or DurAce BE plus standard brake levers - Shimano, Cane Creek
etc will be lighter than any brifter on the market - but not enough to
influence a decision.
Michael
I wanted something that wasn't brifters but was light. Which it
sounds like this is.
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No, if you use bar end or downtube shifters plus regular brake levers,
it's probably going to be because you prefer them, not because you are
counting grams (although they do weigh less) or dollars (although they
are cheaper).
From my understanding bar ends plus levers weighed more than
If an RBW thread eventually includes a link to weight weenies dot com,
I'm going to expire.
On Sep 14, 12:07 pm, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote:
No, if you use bar end or downtube shifters plus regular brake levers,
it's probably going to be because you prefer them, not because
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I'm deeply offended by tarptents. They claim that the golden gate
bridge main cables are a catenary curve in shape. Hogwash! They were
catenaries before the roadbed was attached. The roadbed pulled them
into parabolas. What's the matter with those
Jeff,
Nice color and frame. How long is the wait from beginning till now?
Thanks,
Ron
On Sep 14, 9:41 am, Jeff newbe...@mail.utexas.edu wrote:
Mark at RBW just sent me these pictures of my new frame, just in from
JB's paint shop. It's shipping to Austin today. The frame is set up
for Paul
Yeah, I was curious about that. I have owned a TarpTent Rainbow for several
years. I use it for backpacking. I use trekking poles to turn it into a
free-stander. Great tent. Henry makes a lot of good stuff. If I get another
tent, I'm going for the double rainbow.
Ray
It took a little over a year for the frame to be built (which was
fine-- I needed that time to pay it off!) Then there was the wait on
the paint which was longer than I expected, but you don't rush
perfection. All told, about 15 months from when I placed the order.
That's not a very long wait
That's a beauty. I'd have a tough time waiting another year to build
it up.
Of course, for such a frame,components should be carefully
considered:) How are you going to build it up?
Not bad turnaround time, considering that only Mark Nobilette
building for Rivendell, and he has his RH gig ,
Hi all,
I am selling my Brand V Handlebar bag - it is the soft one that Riv
sold several months ago, not the new BoxyBar Bag.
It has seen rain on a few long rides, but is in good condition. I
tried to take a picture of some discoloration that is by one of the
brake hood straps, but it didn't
Hi Folks,
Up on the block:
- Nitto M12 Rack. No more cantis, no more rack! 50 + shipping.
- Stronglight 49d crankset. Used, etc. 40 + Shipping.
- Selle-Anatomica Clydesdale saddle w/ cutout. 50 + shipping.
-Justin
ps: shipping is from 19143. Available for Philly pickup.
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I'd love to buy the SE saddle! I was just looking around on the list
for one now...
I'm happy to Paypal you immediately. My zip is 90026.
Let me know!
Thanks,
Dave
On Sep 14, 5:06 pm, Justin August justinaug...@gmail.com wrote:
Hi Folks,
Up on the block:
- Nitto M12 Rack. No more cantis,
Saddle sold!
On Sep 14, 8:17 pm, Dave in Los Angeles freshd...@gmail.com wrote:
I'd love to buy the SE saddle! I was just looking around on the list
for one now...
I'm happy to Paypal you immediately. My zip is 90026.
Let me know!
Thanks,
Dave
On Sep 14, 5:06 pm, Justin August
Hey Riv folks. I always trust the taste + opinions of this group.
Looking for a hotel recommendation for NYC/Brooklyn area in October.
Any Riv-ish suggestions?
Regards,
Lesli Larson
Eugene, OR
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I'm a fan of Ace hotels in general. http://www.acehotel.com/newyork
If you want something in Manhattan a little further downtown, I just
stayed at the Bowery and it was great! http://www.theboweryhotel.com/
Both are reasonable for NY, and have a great atmosphere.
D
On Sep 14, 5:51 pm, Lesli
Hi
do you have a photo of the Stronglight crankset?
Thanks
EJG
On Sep 14, 8:06 pm, Justin August justinaug...@gmail.com wrote:
Hi Folks,
Up on the block:
- Nitto M12 Rack. No more cantis, no more rack! 50 + shipping.
- Stronglight 49d crankset. Used, etc. 40 + Shipping.
- Selle-Anatomica
I received my Sam about a week ago. This site and my friend Bruce
(fullylugged) convinced me that this was the bike I should buy.
My first impression of the Sam is “Wow”! The color and graphics are
great. It really is a beautiful bike. I was worried about the fit on
the bike because of the big
On Sep 14, 12:07 pm, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote:
No, if you use bar end or downtube shifters plus regular brake levers,
it's probably going to be because you prefer them, not because you are
counting grams (although they do weigh less) or dollars (although they
are
Absolutely amazing. Congrats
On Sep 14, 11:08 am, Doug Van Cleve dvancl...@gmail.com wrote:
Nice. So these are Nobilette built framesets?
Doug
On Tue, Sep 14, 2010 at 11:00 AM, frank_a fk...@aol.com wrote:
Jeff,
That looks great! Good luck holding out on that build.
My custom is at
on 9/14/10 11:07 AM, Garth at garth...@gmail.com wrote:
Wait a mintute though ,we're talking about Silver Caliper brakes yes?
If so, what's all the talk about canti geometry and yokes?
The problem is not the brakes, it's either some drag in the line or
the levers themselves. Calipers are
Congrats on your new bicycle and a great ride! You said first look - any
photos?
Aaron Young
Rocheser, NY
On Tue, Sep 14, 2010 at 8:43 PM, jmac jmcnair7...@yahoo.com wrote:
I received my Sam about a week ago. This site and my friend Bruce
(fullylugged) convinced me that this was the bike I
ahh, we can do that, for sure...
Really glad that you like the bike. Can't wait to see it/ride it myself!
From: jmac jmcnair7...@yahoo.com
Bruce, you need to plan another destination ride.
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If you weigh a pair of Shimano brake levers (115g)
A single Shimano brake lever weighs more than 115g. Campy record
carbon brakelevers weigh 210g or so. Shimano Tiagras are more likely
in the 270g range. Your point, I think, remains the same: use what
you like.
On Sep 14, 1:10 pm, bfd
Hello fellow Rivendell Riders!
My newest e-Garage Sale is now online. Please help me keep clearing
out the garage! Note there are some free items, too. Really, it ALL
has to go!
Thanks for checking. As always, first come, first served and payment
accepted via Paypal only.
Actually, I got the frame unpainted from Rivendell and had Joe Bell
and his team file off the original brifter cable guide braze-ons and
then braze-on the down tube shifter mounts when they did the paint.
- Chris Kostman
La Jolla, CA
http://www.XO-1/org
On Sep 14, 10:53 am, John Speare
A single Shimano brake lever weighs more than 115g. Campy record
carbon brakelevers weigh 210g or so. Shimano Tiagras are more likely
in the 270g range. Your point, I think, remains the same: use what
you like.
A set of Tektro levers is about 260g. Shimano DT shifters are actually
76g for
http://www.flickr.com/photos/justinaugust/4794264003/
On Sep 14, 9:05 pm, ejg egi...@maine.rr.com wrote:
Hi
do you have a photo of the Stronglight crankset?
Thanks
EJG
On Sep 14, 8:06 pm, Justin August justinaug...@gmail.com wrote:
Hi Folks,
Up on the block:
- Nitto M12 Rack. No
All items pending sales.
On Sep 14, 9:53 pm, Justin August justinaug...@gmail.com wrote:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/justinaugust/4794264003/
On Sep 14, 9:05 pm, ejg egi...@maine.rr.com wrote:
Hi
do you have a photo of the Stronglight crankset?
Thanks
EJG
On Sep 14, 8:06 pm,
Hi, Lesli!
Not a Brooklyn hotel, but a real nice one in Manhattan, and reasonable. The
Milburn Hotel, 76th street, just west of Broadway, and two blocks east of
Riverside Park. Also near Central Park, the Met, a bunch of nice little
restaurants, and a few delis and grocery stores/delis.
The
The Larchmont is inexpensive and very central (in the Village), if you
dont mind that the bathroom is down the hall.
Seth Ely
On Sep 14, 5:51 pm, Lesli lesli.lar...@gmail.com wrote:
Hey Riv folks. I always trust the taste + opinions of this group.
Looking for a hotel recommendation for
Check out the rooms at the Jane Hotel.
These look like a Rivendell room to me:
http://www.thejanenyc.com/#/rooms/1
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I did a review of two person tents for a magazine last year, and tried
out a bunch.
I concur with the person who recommended double wall, free standing.
Relative to that subcategory, MSR and Sierra Designs appeared to have
better design, material and build quality than Big Agnes. There are
any
i'd love to buy the rack if it's available. does it include the
mounting hardware? my email is bren...@gmail.com
cheers,
brencho
On Sep 14, 7:06 pm, Justin August justinaug...@gmail.com wrote:
Hi Folks,
Up on the block:
- Nitto M12 Rack. No more cantis, no more rack! 50 + shipping.
-
Indeed, the Tarptents are very nice. SNIIP
Wholeheartedly agree. GREAT TENTS, GREAT COMPANY. I've been using a
discontinued model (the Squall IIRC, single person version) of the
tarptent for 3 years. Works well. Light weight, quick to set up, does
a good job of keeping my dry in the wet,
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