I have a buddy with two bikes... a Bike Friday and a Brompton. Oh, he may
possess an old Trek road bike. But if he's ridden it since he got the first of
his two folders it's news to me.
OP: your way forward is clear: Keep all your current bikes. And get a Brompton.
H-type if you're tall. And a
Great setup!
Can you post some photos of the compete bike? I'm thinking of having my
Hunqapillar repainted and am considering silver... Would like to get a
sense for the complete look of the bike in silver.
René
On Saturday, May 5, 2012, Marty wrote:
I had mounted this Platrack on another
Here you go Rene - the full set:
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I've had a number of Silver bikes over the years - still have three. They
look good with silver/black components, and you can jazz things up with
bar-tape, cable housing, bags etc. I'm working on a drop-bar variant for
the
I would start by having the drop outs checked. It would seem like if one
were slightly bent then the QR wouldn't be sitting flush. After that, try
a new QR.
Good luck
On Sunday, May 6, 2012 1:00:45 AM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
I have horizontal drop outs, and my rear wheel
The one with the half-panels struts on the sides. Highly adaptable to
many frames. Great rack, but I have one too many, and the project it was
slated for went in another direction. Like new. $90 shipped if you are in
the lower 48, elsewhere we can talk.
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Also check to see if the lock-nuts are knurled or smooth. Knurled might
help. Given your apparent horsepower, you might have to swap out the right
crank arm for a 150, and go with a 180+ on the left side. ; )
On Sunday, May 6, 2012 12:00:45 AM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
I have
It's both a nice and slightly embarassing quandry to have: 9 bikes,
one butt.
I recently sold off my singlespeed (Redling MonoCog) after determining
that, much as I've anjoyed it, my knees can no longer handle
singlespeed mountain biking. That leaves the All-Rounder, the LongLow
and the Surly Big
Beautiful bike Charlie. Enjoy it. Outside of wanting a bigger tire are
you otherwise happy with the Ribimos? The shape looks great. I've been
surprised that more people don't use them, but then, I think it's hard
to beat Jack Browns for a large round supple tire or Marathon Supremes
for a larger
On May 5, 10:33 pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
I would argue for a brompton over a bike friday. Bike friday's are
good for if you want a quasi-portable/foldable bike which rides more
or less like any other bike. However for real portability and a tidy,
quick fold - the brompton is
SOLD
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If I were you I'd sell that bad boy and get a new Atlantis.
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On Saturday, May 5, 2012 10:00:45 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
I have horizontal drop outs, and my rear wheel consistently slips forward
on the drive side. I'm sure it's because of the massive wattage I'm putting
Hey Mike,
Anything new to report on the frame bag? I'm considering the Revelate bag
myself for my rando bike (a Ram!). I was worried a bit about my legs rubbing
the bag. Can you measure how far it sticks out from the center of the top tube?
I love the idea of the frame bag because I could
Thanks to all of you who responded. I enjoyed reading all the posts. Beth, my
wife would agree and disagree with your reply. She would be adamant in both
cases, though: I do have too many bikes, and that proves the second point,
having more than one butt, the other being at the top end of my
Bike Friday is a good vote - I'd take a Tikit (14 commuter's Friday) if
you must do multi-mode fun daily. BF's fold for the trip, but Tikits are
meant to be folded daily.
In the interest of full disclosure, Have an Atlantis and a Pocket Llama
from BF. I was jonesing for my bike while working in
Yea, I think that's exactly what I may end up doing. You may be
correct in suggesting that most high-end bikes go for 50% of retail,
however, it's really a matter of how much a person wants a particular
high-end bike and let's face it, if the right person comes along for
this particular bike, why
From the photo I saw on Amazon, the current XT QRs are internal cam,
so that eliminates one possible cause.
You might also look to see if the hub axle is a bit too long,
preventing the QR from clamping down fully on the dropout plate --
tho' if you are distorting the bearings this isn't your
Patrick makes some good suggestions. It sounds like something is preventing the
drive side from closing enough to grip the dropout. As Patrick suggested, make
sure the axle isn't extending beyond the dropout, which would make it
impossible to clamp all the way. This can be fixed by loosening
See if the wheel is properly dished. I had a wheel that would always slip
in the right dropout, because I was cocking it in the dropouts to center it
between the chainstays. After I centered it with a spoke wrench, it stopped
doing that.
It's unlikely that's the problem, but it was for me.
Usually, i've had now problem with good quality shimano skewers and
horizontal dropouts. Make sure that your quick release is working
smoothly--i dribble some lube around the pivot periodically. Aside from
trying an older steel one, you might also trying roughing the paint on the
dropouts to
I hate bouncy fenders out front, and they never stay centered. When I added
a pair to my QB, I added a short fender strut to the front edge. Nice and
solid now. I'm adding a Paul Flatbed soon, and there just might be room for
everything as is. Pics will prove that. FYI - those are Schwalbe
THANKS for brainstorming this with me. It's frustrating to the point where
I'm considering a new bike, so would much rather get it fixed!!!
Here's what I found/did:
- Dropouts appear to be same width ( ~7.2mm) and straight eyeball
guesstimate. This could be re-visited
- Surface of
You can store it in my garage :)
Dubai rides must start really early or really late. There is one place I
wouldn't bother with fenders at all.
- Ryan
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As I watch the thread unfold, and see the suggestions of new bikes to buy,
it reminds me of what happened when I went to sell my vintage camera
lenses... I bought a digital body I could use with them!
Atlantis - keep it. If you had one bike and two wheelsets, this would be
it. Buy two big
Nice. What's the hardware?
If the strut and rack won't play together, you could always mount the
fender directly to the rack...
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Looks great. That's one of the reasons I abandoned plastic fenders.
On Sunday, May 6, 2012 12:28:43 PM UTC-4, Marty wrote:
I hate bouncy fenders out front, and they never stay centered. When I
added a pair to my QB, I added a short fender strut to the front edge. Nice
and solid now. I'm
Hardware was left over from a a set of VO Zeppelin's I believe, or at least
the strut was. It's aluminum in any case. The fitting might be a Honjo -
the type where the strut passes through a hole, rather that the type where
it fits into a slot.
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That QB recommendation is a great one. Use it as my beater. As it is, the
frame is already showing its age, and the paint chips and scratches are too
numerous to count. Good idea! My only concern would be locking, but I have
locks aplenty. I don't need but one lock at the work place(s) since
I agree Mike.the Ribmos are fine but the ideal tire for my weight
is between 35-38mm (actual) with the Marathon Supreme being the
current favorite. The Ribmo seems durable and relatively flat proof
but not particularly speedy. Honestly though I have no data to support
that and don't even use a
Some no-gooder swiped my honey brooks b17 special, soma seat post but
also my Baggins bag saturdAy may 5th at the ferry building farmers
market! So I beg you, dear readers, keep your eyes and ears sharp, it
has a noticeable repair job on the left side Near the main flap! Ride
safe and lock it
Take the risk, use it, lock it, do your best. The no reservations utility you
get out of it will add up to a positive thing that will make the risk worth it.
On May 6, 2012, at 10:45 AM, Ray Shine wrote:
That QB recommendation is a great one. Use it as my beater. As it is, the
frame is
Argh, I always hate to hear this, and having been to the Ferry Building
Farmers Market on a Saturday and knowing how busy it is, it just sucks even
more that this happened in such a crowded place.
I think about this everytime i leave the bike with bags attached, thinking
who would risk
You have plenty of fender/tire clearance so this would not be an issue for
you, but this eliminates the 'safety' quick release feature of the SKS
front fenders, correct?
This is a great idea for those who do not have a nitto mini front to secure
the fender.
On Sunday, May 6, 2012 1:35:00 PM
If you have one of the green qb's, i think that's one of the least
flashiest bikes around--particulary if you don't have it too kitted out.
with alba bars and a basket it will look like a beater!
On Sunday, May 6, 2012 1:45:14 PM UTC-4, Ray wrote:
That QB recommendation is a great one. Use
Last I heard Grant is visiting The Rose City on May 12, with a 2pm chat at
Powell's (where else?) followed by a bicycle ride. Who's in?Beth in pdx
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Maybe a short term trade with someone on the list? You take their Roadeo to
Dubai, they ride your Hunq until you get back. Tradebacks dependent upon
condition.
Philip
Philip Williamson
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On Sunday, May 6, 2012 7:51:24 AM UTC-7, climbthemtns wrote:
Yea, I think that's
Well - I wouldn't buy a used bike for 75% of retail. The flip side of
your argument is that I would rather spend the extra couple-hundred
dollars and get the full warranty and the excitement of a brand new
bike. At $2800 your competition is going to be people looking at
things like a brand new
I would also add that for components, the 50% is even more true, i've
bought out of the package never installed components at 50% off normal
price so on a bike it's even harder. While the hunqas don't come up that
often the second hand middle level frames (i.e. hunqa, homer's, bombas,
Its 125 miles from home but it is a Saturday and I won't have to be at
work..
On May 6, 11:52 am, b hamon periwinkle...@yahoo.com wrote:
Last I heard Grant is visiting The Rose City on May 12, with a 2pm chat at
Powell's (where else?) followed by a bicycle ride. Who's in?Beth in pdx
The quick release will still do its thing - its only the rear of the fender
that would need to free itself. (I think) I actually had a mini up there,
and the hole the fender just had to have something in it. If I ever put the
mini back on, I'm all set.
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Love the way the pump fits just between the double tubes. Great idea
to get a white pump, mimics the look of the white panel on the seat
tube. How are you liking the longboards? Can't help but notice that
those fenders are still short compared to aluminum Honjos/VOs, esp
forward of the fork crown.
Yes, I mean the Nova, and the bike I am using on has mid fork braze-
ons, but I have used clams before w/o problems on other bikes. Some
argue that clamps are stronger...
In terms of fork stiffening, what Thomas Skean said. :)
Gernot
On May 4, 6:53 am, Darin G. dbg...@mac.com wrote:
Earl,
I was just in Powell's, and I mean about an hour or so, and saw Grant's
name on the board for 5/12. Oddly enough I will be in the Bay area (and
leaving for home) that day.
Missed again.
I got to spend several hours with Allan from Portland while here though.
That was cool. Thx again Allan!
Actually the fenders are by Planet Bike and came off my old Raleigh.
Your suspicions are correct the Longboards are a little longer. I tend
to cannibalize other bicycles to build a new one. I think someone gave
me the pump too...kind of crazy how that all worked out.
On May 6, 1:29 pm, Earl
I am on the lookout for a 66cm QB, or a 64. I have a PBH of 94, which I
think should work for either size, but would prob prefer the 66 (anyone
with personal experience about this, i'd love input).
Anyone know of any languishing unridden in a garage somewhere? If so,
please contact me
My wife's fuji tour bike had this problem. Went from aluminum to steel skews,
knurled. This fixed the problem for us.
Kelly
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I'm a 94 with a 66 and it fits perfectly. Of course I'm not selling it, but
good luck. When I unpacked it I was sure it was too big but about a block
into the first ride I realized my other bikes were too small.
Aloha,
Bob
On May 6, 2012 3:16 PM, Zack zack...@gmail.com wrote:
I am on the
Set of used pedals--Model PD-M737. $25 shipped in the CONUS.
Photos here:
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I'll scrub off the dirt before shipping ... or leave it. Your choice.
--Eric
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Apparently my attachment failed according to notice I received, although it
came through in my copy.
Very Grant can be seen here, too:
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-jb
On Sun, May 6, 2012 at 4:50 PM, John Blish jbl...@gmail.com wrote:
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again, too:
Thank you, Jim, for setting this up, being the host and taking care of
details. I appreciate your efforts and your hospitality. Should be a
great time. I look forward to seeing many Riv fans.
I expect to
I am pretty sure it's the aluminum contact surfaces -- modern skewers
are meant, it seems, for vertical dropouts only. I remember tightening
an allen slow release on one of my fixies until the (steel) skewer
snapped -- couldn't get the aluminum ends to grip tightly enough.
Come to think of it,
Disclaimer: I realize, running knobby, lugged tires under fitted fenders can be
hazardous, as a twig could get picked up and pulled in and jam. Do not do as I
do; I was curious if it was even possible to do this, so I tried...
56cm Bomba, 650b; Pacenti NeoMoto 2.3 tires, and P65 SKS/ESGE
Appreciate the info, thanks Bob!
On Sunday, May 6, 2012 6:16:00 PM UTC-4, Zack wrote:
I am on the lookout for a 66cm QB, or a 64. I have a PBH of 94, which I
think should work for either size, but would prob prefer the 66 (anyone
with personal experience about this, i'd love input).
Wow that's serious clearance.That setup looks awesome. Regarding
streetable tires fatter than hetres, I highly recommend the schwalbe
'fatty' tires that Rivendell sells.. great tires.
On Sunday, May 6, 2012 7:55:06 PM UTC-4, Leslie wrote:
Disclaimer: I realize, running knobby, lugged
For keeping the QB as a commuter/beater, would also suggest going to nutted
hubs. Not theftproof, but often enough of a deterrent to the
ne'er-do-wells. Although it would prevent a dynamo hub.
If deciding to IGH, a Sturmey Archer 3 speed would be the easiest to fit on
the bike. (As has
It's a very nice looking bike. Eventually am going to build up one of my
bikes with moustache bars and see how they work.
Besides the Supremes, also look at the Marathon Duremes. Have them on my
Sam Hillborne and they are nice. I personally think they roll a bit nicer
than the Supremes.
Nice ride today on my Romulus at Antelope Island State Park, Utah. My
favorite spring ride. Saw lots of bison and a mule deer, but the pronghorn
in the grainy photo was my favorite and was close enough to snap a photo
with my phone.
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as practical comments on the following reduction ... snip
I think you will be happy with whatever you keep. I know I would be happy
to ride any of them.
I'm chiming in to give advice on getting rid of the bikes you want to sell.
This is a great
Unfortunately I'm working that day. Bummer. I'm hoping to be in the
Bay Area in Aug and will plan on visiting RBWHQ.
--mike
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Steve, I ended up not using the bag on the 300k. I did a test ride the
night before and noticed my legs lightly brushed the sides and wasn't
sure if I could tolerate that over 300k so I went with an old standby--
Carradice Nelson LF. I'll try and measure it tomorrow morning and get
back to you.
Yes, definitely Al. I put on the new end (still Al) and same
problemhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/7150628661/in/photostream/.
Went back and dug out the Mavic all-steel
QRshttp://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/7150710351/in/photostreamI
used to have on there and have replaced them,
I originally picked up a set of the Continentals from Riv, called 42s but
measure out at 37; a good tire, tho' (but the dickens to mount). The other
day, when Jan had the sale, I picked up a Kenda that's a 44, that I haven't
tried yet, but also a pair of Hutchinsons in 42, that look more
Darin, that link didn't work, but you sure have a good looking Rom:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/79571137@N07/7004449128/in/photostream
On Sun, May 6, 2012 at 5:28 PM, Darin G. dbg...@mac.com wrote:
Nice ride today on my Romulus at Antelope Island State Park, Utah. My
favorite spring ride.
Hunter Cycles showed something like this at NAHBS.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/huntercycles/6789257290/in/photostream
Very good idea. But you'd need something on the top tube to hold it.
~mike
On Saturday, April 21, 2012 9:36:06 AM UTC-7, Philip Williamson wrote:
I have an idea in my
I have a 3 speed S3X I'm willing to sell... :^)
A Sachs Automatic, too. Both were a lot of fun on the Quickbeam. I just
rode a Nuvinci the other day that the local shop has on demo. FUN! Put a
smile on my face, but I don't know if they come in 120mm. My SON has an
allen-key nutted axle, and I
I'm in. This should be a great day. The Oregon Randonneurs are doing a
100K populaire that day - leaving from Velocult and ending there.
Grant at 2 at Powells, then ride at 3, ending at...Velocult. Sky from
Velocult is offering inside parking for Rivs and Bridgestones as a
kind of group
Yes..anything I don't have to purchase is awesome..I like the
mustache bars set high that's what makes them work for me.
On May 6, 5:17 pm, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote:
It's a very nice looking bike. Eventually am going to build up one of my
bikes with moustache bars and see how they
To me, that is definitely the way to mount Moustache bars: on a tall Dirt Drop
stem. Get them up and not too far forward.
I've ridden my Hillborne a lot that way and it really works well for me. An
Acorn non-boxy bag works surprisingly well on such a setup and gives you
rider-facing pockets.
And Atlantis!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/79571137@N07/7122276037/in/photostream/
Ryan
On May 6, 7:45 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Darin, that link didn't work, but you sure have a good looking
Rom:http://www.flickr.com/photos/79571137@N07/7004449128/in/photostream
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