Thanks for the info, Peter. Wouldn't it be funny if we both replaced the
same Homer frame with a new Sam? :)
Joe Bernard
Vallejo, CA.
On Wednesday, March 21, 2012 12:06:10 PM UTC-7, Peter M wrote:
Ok, just got off the phone with Mark over at Riv HQ who I had a awesome
talk with about bike
I have at least 10K on a set of shimano deores (6K continental tour +2.5
years commuting), re-laced them twice but didn't even clean them off, and
they still spin silky smooth.
On Wednesday, March 21, 2012 8:47:00 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
11K on a set of Phils and they feel like new.
PS I'm not proud of that level of neglect of my hubs--- but life gets in
the way and usually something else is up with my bike/wheels (new england
road salt eats rims for breakfast).I'm tempted to go clean those hubs
up right now just b/c they are damn good hubs.
On Thursday, March 22,
Yeah it's much better to read about everyone trying to describe about how
they can tell the differences between ruffy tuffy and roly poly.
On Wednesday, March 21, 2012, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Don't *you* start! It was already kicked off the iBob list by the
moderatorsintheir
I agree about the bars. The Alba's place the hands back much further,
thus compressing your position. You need a longer stem and/or top
tube. Take the same bike and put a bar on with less sweep, and you
may sense that it is too big.
On Mar 22, 4:59 am, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote:
Hey group,
I've got a set of Rich built 650b wheels, Velocity 32H rims, that I
would like to trade for a 26 set of similar quality. These are on my
Bleriot and were bought from a list member about 1.5 years ago. Not a
lot of miles on them since then. I used to ride with 26 rims on my
Bleriot
I only recently read the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and just the other
week was re-reading book 1 when I noticed Fatty Lumpkin, Tom
Bombadil's little horse/pony. Anyone know why Riv calls their tire
the Rumpkin and not the Lumpkin?
Anyone out there riding the exceedingly appropriate setup of a
I glide along on Jack Browns, but have also enjoyed the LOTR references in
RBW offerings. My beautiful orange QuickBeam has my friends now reminding
me to Think Ent.
- Andrew, Berkeley
On Thu, Mar 22, 2012 at 7:40 AM, colin p. cummings colinthehip...@gmail.com
wrote:
I only recently read the
Clean the brakes out.. maybe give the brake pads a light sanding to
renew the surface that may be chewed up from winter grit.
on a related note, I've started using Chain L lube, and it's as
terrific as claimed - long lasting, low maintenance. Use this stuff
if you are putting on a new chain.
Found a trader, thanks.
On Mar 22, 8:37 am, colin p. cummings colinthehip...@gmail.com
wrote:
Hey group,
I've got a set of Rich built 650b wheels, Velocity 32H rims, that I
would like to trade for a 26 set of similar quality. These are on my
Bleriot and were bought from a list member about
I still think the Hunqapillar would have been well-named if it'd been
called Mumakil
-L
On Thursday, March 22, 2012 10:44:07 AM UTC-4, BSWP wrote:
I glide along on Jack Browns, but have also enjoyed the LOTR references in
RBW offerings. My beautiful orange QuickBeam has my friends now
I'd be very interested in knowing more about your set-up for running
26 rims and big apples on your bleriot frame.
-liesl
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I ran with this setup for a while, using Dia Compe centerpulls. The
brakes were pretty much bottomed out to match the rims, but they
work. I have 50mm Big Apples, so on a 556 wheel the diameter is about
656 (556+50+50). Running a 32mm tire on a 584 rim (650b) has a
diameter of about 648
Our household set of Fatty Rumpkins are currently on my wife's Yves Gomez.
She likes to call the bike Fatty Bumpkin
On Thursday, March 22, 2012 7:40:33 AM UTC-7, colin p. cummings wrote:
I only recently read the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and just the other
week was re-reading book 1 when I
Huh. My 1999 King-built Bontrager Hubs have been adjusted once, early in
their life. Am I 23 services behind, or do the older hubs not need this? I
did look up the King service guidelines a while ago, and they recommend
either their own oil ($9 for 1.2 ounces), or synthetic motor oil ($7/quart
Service it 27 times today, and then you can blow it off for another two
years.
On Thursday, March 22, 2012 9:30:49 AM UTC-7, Philip Williamson wrote:
Huh. My 1999 King-built Bontrager Hubs have been adjusted once, early in
their life. Am I 23 services behind, or do the older hubs not need
VW Eurovan Camper if you can find one.
D.G.
On Thursday, January 13, 2011 4:02:42 PM UTC-7, z-man wrote:
Here's why I ask? I'm thinking about some new (4) wheels, and would
like to be able to keep the bike inside at times in the event of rain,
theft-prevention etc. Thinking of maybe
Well the front fender is attached in three spots but totally off center.
Unless I hide it with my bag all I can do is be annoyed by the off
centeredness.
The rear doesn't have a nice fender line at all and it seems like I get
rubs all the time. Some times I just wiggle the rear fender and it
That's an excellent plan. Good thing I've got a quart of synthetic oil!
Philip
On Thursday, March 22, 2012 9:39:45 AM UTC-7, William wrote:
Service it 27 times today, and then you can blow it off for another two
years.
On Thursday, March 22, 2012 9:30:49 AM UTC-7, Philip Williamson
Tom,
Campagnolo, the name that illicits a response form all cyclists. The
company dipped in mystique and tradition.
My Campy response is blech! In the 70s I bought a Record groupo to go on my
new frame for racing. the bits were oh so pretty and prestigous and
expensive. But then I found out
Ryan: Hiroshi at Jitensha studios has, or had, minutely detailed
instructions for mounting Honjos that helped me install my last pair
with minimal fuss and with decent results -- and I tend to be an
impatient klutz.
http://www.jitensha.com/eng/honjinstl.html
That said, I've installed metal
I am s bummed that I sold my Bleriot knowing now that I could have done
this!
On Thursday, March 22, 2012 9:01:31 AM UTC-7, colin p. cummings wrote:
I ran with this setup for a while, using Dia Compe centerpulls. The
brakes were pretty much bottomed out to match the rims, but they
Figure I should send out an update. The Candybar bag and Saddle have sold but
the Adam and Arkel bags are still available. I'm updating my original notes on
these items with some info I forgot:
1) Rivendell Baggins Adam saddlebag - $125 shipped CONUS
Classic Baggins bag, in good shape but
Sean,
I would suggest WI or if you can deal with Black hub, DT 350. Those Campy
hubs are nice and their street price is usually more than WI hub new. They
are very easy to adjust and service.
Ron
On Wednesday, March 21, 2012 5:54:38 AM UTC-7, Sean Whelan wrote:
Looking for silver, 32
Thanks to everyone for all of the feedback and suggestions. I am happy to
report that a list member dug through the parts bin and found two suitable rear
hubs and I completed a purchase of both. (I do have lockrings and cassettes in
my stockpile).
I love this group. The most civil cycling
On Thu, 2012-03-22 at 11:04 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
Ryan: Hiroshi at Jitensha studios has, or had, minutely detailed
instructions for mounting Honjos that helped me install my last pair
with minimal fuss and with decent results -- and I tend to be an
impatient klutz.
On Thu, 2012-03-22 at 10:01 -0700, Mojo wrote:
Campy will always have that glorious history, and still has prestige
for some reason. And Campy certainly has some impressive prices! oh
and the 11 cogs! I will say their brifters are nice and the Athena 11
speed brifter will shift a 9 speed
On Thu, 2012-03-22 at 09:54 -0700, Ryan Ray wrote:
Well the front fender is attached in three spots but totally off
center. Unless I hide it with my bag all I can do is be annoyed by the
off centeredness.
Ovalize the hole at the fork crown so it's centered.
The rear doesn't have a nice
On Thu, 2012-03-22 at 09:01 -0700, colin p. cummings wrote:
I ran with this setup for a while, using Dia Compe centerpulls. The
brakes were pretty much bottomed out to match the rims, but they
work.
What does bottomed out mean here? Do you mean you have the pads at
the bottom of the slots,
Not true! I am a far bigger klutz than Steve!
On Thu, Mar 22, 2012 at 2:37 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:
[...] I'm at least as much of a klutz at Patrick.
Patrick RTFI? We don't need no FI Moore, who relies on inspiration
to get things mostly right
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I have a new 59cm San Marcos that I am thinking of selling. I removed it
from the box to rust proof it but have not done anything with it, it's just
sitting there and will most likely not have any time this year build it up.
Has a headset and BB installed by Riv. $850+shipping
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So 2 weeks ago I got the lust for some 26 fun and hung the AHH out there
on the trade hook fishing for some Atlantis.
As it turns out I get a snappy email off the bat asking if I might have
interest in an All Rounder? U YEP. We quickly hammered out a grocery
list trade and BOOM...off to
On Thu, Mar 22, 2012 at 5:53 PM, jinxed hbcl...@yahoo.com wrote:
So I got her built and took the maiden voyage as my commute to work
yesterday. I received the wheels with a 1.1 slicks that I kept on there for
the shake down, although I plan to run a fatter semi-knobby maybe like a
town and
She's CUTE!
On Thursday, March 22, 2012 2:53:43 PM UTC-7, jinxed wrote:
So 2 weeks ago I got the lust for some 26 fun and hung the AHH out there
on the trade hook fishing for some Atlantis.
As it turns out I get a snappy email off the bat asking if I might have
interest in an All Rounder?
Very nice -- congrats.I myself want a Atlantis (and a Bombadil and a
Roadeo, not to mention other things).
Tires: what 1.1s? Really, for a bike like that, I highly recommend
something Schwalbe, either the 50 mm Blg Apples (60 if things are
really rough) or the ditto (50 mm) Kojaks: the former for
I like!
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I'm gonna get the fenders off one of the wide clearance bikes and get the
knobbies back on. Likely the Rawland.
On Thursday, March 22, 2012 3:48:34 PM UTC-7, Leslie wrote:
I like!
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I ran 26 wheels on my 700 size bike, using Tektro long reach calipers with
the pads at the bottom of the slot. The brakes work, but the handling of
the bike was negatively affected.
On Thu, Mar 22, 2012 at 3:45 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:
On Thu, 2012-03-22 at 09:01 -0700, colin
Congrats! That's my dream bike, too (a Waterford AR), if I can find a 53.
I really like the look of the skinny-tubed, level tt bike with the fat 26
wheels.
Greg
On Thursday, March 22, 2012 2:53:43 PM UTC-7, jinxed wrote:
So 2 weeks ago I got the lust for some 26 fun and hung the AHH out
I had a RockCombo when it was a current model. I wish I had it back. That
was a fun bike.
On Thursday, March 22, 2012 3:25:37 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote:
Very nice -- congrats.I myself want a Atlantis (and a Bombadil and a
Roadeo, not to mention other things).
Tires: what 1.1s? Really,
And I'll bet you couldn't pedal through corners!
In the opposite direction, I once bought a KHS mtb tandem that the
seller had used for touring with 622X28 tires and short reach
calipers. I converted it back to 559 X 35.
On Thu, Mar 22, 2012 at 5:02 PM, Bruce Herbitter
bruce.herbit...@gmail.com
I don't know for sure, but I wouldn't be surprised if the discrepancy
between Lumpkin and Rumpkin was aimed to avoid legal issues that might
inhere in LOTR copyright claims.
Whatever the case may be, I think Rumpkin rings better to the ear.
On Thursday, March 22, 2012 7:40:33 AM UTC-7, colin
Beyond Elliot Bay, I would trust Counterbalance or Free Range for
installing Honjos.
On Thu, Mar 22, 2012 at 2:07 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Not true! I am a far bigger klutz than Steve!
On Thu, Mar 22, 2012 at 2:37 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:
[...] I'm at
What if I have a set of mafac tandem cantis. Would you be interested
in those? :)
-sv
Seth - Those ARE cool, but I have been jonesing for a set of Neo's as long
as I have for this frame! Gotta keep the eye on the prize.
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That's great! Looks perfect set up there with those fat tires M-bars!
On 3/22/12, jinxed hbcl...@yahoo.com wrote:
So 2 weeks ago I got the lust for some 26 fun and hung the AHH out there
on the trade hook fishing for some Atlantis.
As it turns out I get a snappy email off the bat asking if I
Well, modern-ish Campy will generally be made for road bikes with 130 mm
dropout spacing. The Atlantis is 135 mm, so you'll have to squish the frame
a little, modify a hub. Or maybe you already have CK hubs with a Campy
freehub? When you've figured that out, you'll have to reconcile yourself to
I'm selling two wool Rivendell Jerseys on ebay. These are the original
Woolistic Rivendell Jerseys from back in the day, both are medium, they are
in really good shape for how old they are, I never ended up wearing these
much at all. Let me know if you have any questions about them.
Short Sleeve
Also selling lots of other great wool stuff if you check my other listings,
Ibex and Icebreaker stuff.
On Thu, Mar 22, 2012 at 5:25 PM, Tom Norwood tbnorw...@gmail.com wrote:
I'm selling two wool Rivendell Jerseys on ebay. These are the original
Woolistic Rivendell Jerseys from back in the
On Thursday, March 22, 2012 4:25:37 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote:
Very nice -- congrats.I myself want a Atlantis (and a Bombadil and a
Roadeo, not to mention other things).
Tires: what 1.1s?
The 1.1's that came on the wheels are WTB Slickasaurus. They came on the
wheels which were from
Dang, would have been a great set of wheels for my planned 26650B
Atlantis (56cm) conversion.
On Mar 22, 7:51 am, colin p. cummings colinthehip...@gmail.com
wrote:
Found a trader, thanks.
On Mar 22, 8:37 am, colin p. cummings colinthehip...@gmail.com
wrote:
Hey group,
I've got a
The Fatty Rumpkins were my tire of choice on my 650B Kogswell P/R
LOVED those tires long gone with bike sigh.
On Mar 22, 7:35 pm, Aaron Thomas aaron.a.tho...@gmail.com wrote:
I don't know for sure, but I wouldn't be surprised if the discrepancy
between Lumpkin and Rumpkin was
Instead of the Neos, considered the Motolites?
I'm really liking your bike,reminds me a lot of what I was thinking about on my
Bomba build
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Definitely fatter tires; those 1.1s look so skinny! Maybe not all the
way up to 2+ size (although it does look good) but something with
more meat on it.
dougP
On Mar 22, 2:53 pm, jinxed hbcl...@yahoo.com wrote:
So 2 weeks ago I got the lust for some 26 fun and hung the AHH out there
on the
This is my goto bike for commuting and tours.
Maybe not very creative but an Atlantis in a standard Rivendell build
is unbeatable for versatility. If you're changing the entire
drivetrain, why not just go with the Sugino / Shimano / Tektro / etc.
components? Reasonably priced, bolts on with no
If I was going to upgrade to more modern componentry on an Atlantis, I
would be more apt to go with something like Sram Apex. Plenty of gear
range, modern style brifters, and still lightweight enough.
On Wednesday, March 21, 2012 4:25:06 PM UTC-5, sanjoser wrote:
hello everyone
I've had
Go RockCombo! I ride this bike a lot...though I'd trade for that
yellow one.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/77502424@N00/6029497807/in/set-72157606340462594
On Mar 22, 4:10 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
I had a RockCombo when it was a current model. I wish I had it back. That
was a
Ahthe glorious allrounder...so versatile and wonderful.
Mine in a few configurations
http://reno-rambler.blogspot.com/2012/03/head-badge.html
http://reno-rambler.blogspot.com/search?q=Monster+cross
http://reno-rambler.blogspot.com/search?q=Tour+Nevada
Love this bike!
Enjoy yours...
I could have grabbed this same(exact?!?) Combo when I was in
Pittsburgh for $250 or something, but passed. Damn! It! Why?!?
On 3/22/12, rob markwardt robmar...@hotmail.com wrote:
Go RockCombo! I ride this bike a lot...though I'd trade for that
yellow one.
let me know when you want to sell me that Rock Combo. I'll take it and
resurrect it epicly.
On Thursday, March 22, 2012 8:46:42 PM UTC-7, rob markwardt wrote:
Go RockCombo! I ride this bike a lot...though I'd trade for that
yellow one.
A big fan of the patience method here. I've installed at least 5
pairs of Honjo's, Berthouds, and VO's. My projects usually run into
weeks, months or years but in the long run they seem to work out. I
don't think the install is too difficult but it's not a rush job like
bolting on SKS fenders.
Gack! I would have bought the whole set if you posted this to the list
plus the wool clothing!
On Mar 22, 5:25 pm, Tom Norwood tbnorw...@gmail.com wrote:
I'm selling two wool Rivendell Jerseys on ebay. These are the original
Woolistic Rivendell Jerseys from back in the day, both are medium,
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