They make both versions, but not a combo:
http://www.ghmeiser.com/bicycle.htm
I wonder if you can turn one into the other by replacing the gasket
etc? I have the presta one.
Gernot
On Jun 15, 2:17 am, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
I think I've got one of those, or at least it looks
Je je je!!! You won't be able to go back... But you'll get better at the
installation of the metal fenders... ;-)
René (who only uses metal fenders)
On Thursday, June 14, 2012, Manuel Acosta wrote:
I can attest to the installation of honjo fenders. It's similar to
wrestling a wool sweater on
On Thu, 2012-06-14 at 22:49 -0700, Manuel Acosta wrote:
I can attest to the installation of honjo fenders. It's similar to
wrestling a wool sweater on an alligator.
That sounds so violent. The reality is far different... although I will
admit, the first time it brought recollections of
Yes, they make both, I have a Presta. I got it because the gauge on my old
Performance pump was going bad, and I wanted some accuracy, having been
educated about lower tire pressure by everyone here. The gauge works, but
it's a bit finicky to get seated on the valve, and often all you do is
Nice job. Often times I have found patience and thinking get better
results than swearing! I think you will like how much better metal fenders
stay in alignment than plastic ones. Hopefully you wont have any need to
become more experienced at installation. I've had good luck with the
Thanks for the pictures, as always Manny. Marc's video *is* cool. Fun
night.
John
On Jun 14, 10:34 pm, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com
wrote:
Pictures proved that riding is fun in the city. When you have a guide(John)
that knows where Joe DiMaggio's old house
Looks good. I prefer the Berthoud mounting hardware to Honjo. Easier to
fix dents in aluminum though.
On Friday, June 15, 2012 12:15:06 AM UTC-5, William wrote:
I have been a very enthusiastic advocate of the quality for the price of
plastic fenders. I dismiss the claims that all metal
Nice photos and videos. Looks like folks were having a good time. As
always, great photos and thanks for posting.
--mike
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It's a beautiful sunny morning here in PDX. Sadly today is my Monday and
I'll be working through the weekend. Still, it's one of those days when you
can feel summer on the way. Looking through Manny's and other list members'
photos has me thinking about Rivish summer adventures. What are your
Ok, Update here Sold Items are
Both Mark's Rack's and Lil Loafer. Rest is still up for sale. Thanks
everyone.
Peter
On Fri, Jun 15, 2012 at 12:57 AM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
I will pay immediately for the incomplete used Marks rack. Let me know
Bill
On Thursday, June 14, 2012
I put Honjos on my Saluki about 5 years ago and so far no problems. I'm no
great mechanic but I managed to get them on by going V E R Y S L O W. The
dreaded stick jamming the wheel has not happened yet. Aside from the
handsome look the best thing is a nice solid and logical place to put a
Meiser makes a good dial with pressure release specifically for pressures
under 30psi. It is claimed to be tested for accuracy to within .25% of the
scale I use a high and low pressure Meiser gauges in the shop to keep pump
dial gauges honest. Part number for low pressure gauge is PU3009. They
I might have an extra set. I put an albatross on my big dummy but have
been thinking about trying something different. I think they are a 55
chromo but would have to measure.
On Thursday, June 14, 2012 11:00:04 AM UTC-7, The Cripler wrote:
Hello! I am looking to purchase another set of
Right after posting the following review of SOMA's B-Line tires, I pulled a
michelin wire out of my Rawland's rear tire (one of the aforementioned SOMAs).
http://www.gravelbike.com/?p=1052
I like my tires soft, but not that soft. :)
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On Friday, June 15, 2012 12:28:10 AM UTC-4, William wrote:
I did the tubeless part of the conversion tonight.
Cool! What kind of sealant and how much did you end up using?
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I took the slow and patient route and would advise the same to others.
It's one of those things that I can imagine one could do with far less
wasted motion with repetition. I envision experts like JPWeigle doing an
install in the middle of a conversation about the 1975 RedSox, while the
In response to the comments in another thread from folks who won't be able
to make it to the Grant P Style Ride on Sunday, Mike (aka Leaf Slayer) and
I got in touch off list and are planning our own Rivish Ride for Monday.
Our general plan is to meet up in North Portland and head out to Dixie
I used Stans. One full scoop seems to have done it. Holding air nicely
the next day
On Friday, June 15, 2012 8:55:45 AM UTC-7, Patrick in VT wrote:
On Friday, June 15, 2012 12:28:10 AM UTC-4, William wrote:
I did the tubeless part of the conversion tonight.
Cool! What kind of sealant
On Friday, June 15, 2012 12:13:00 PM UTC-4, William wrote:
I used Stans. One full scoop seems to have done it. Holding air nicely
the next day
Great - sounds like a no hassle tire/rim combination. did they go up with
a floor pump or did you have to use compressed air? Please post your
mike,
We here in Missouri had a early start to summer. At this point we've
already done the Tour de Hills, Three State Three Mountain Challenge,
Horsey Hundred, Tour de Cure and a loaded bike tour between Kansas City and
St Louis. All that and I'm still the infamous pot bellied cyclist.
OK Patrick, you asked for it. Long story but here goes.
Here's how the process to tubeless went. I was doing a 650B conversion
anyway. My frame was/is 126mm in the back and I had hubs, so I just needed
rims. I wanted to try something other than Synergies to see if I could get
better tire
Great to hear you're planning on the Cascade! I think you were on the fence
about it for a while.
Kickstands are GREAT! I don't like the way the tear up the stays though.
Need to get a bike with a plate installed!
On Fri, Jun 15, 2012 at 6:44 AM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
It's a beautiful
GREAT to hear it went on so easily. I can't get tubeless w/out a
compressor, so applaud your success with a floor pump!
Try the syringe that Stan sells, it's lets you put in the sealant after
you've seated the bead. Not the end all/be all, but keeps things cleaner
IMHO.
On Fri, Jun 15, 2012 at
That's a great list, especially the Cascade 12hundy. For me June and July
end up being really hard months for riding, for some weird reason. Maybe
it's the kids being out of school, and the associated family activities.
It's hard to get a day away to keep my R17 going beyond 17 (months in a
Hiroshi has, or used to have, very detailed instructions on mounting
Honjos on his website. I followed those and, despite my natural
Klutziness, managed to do an acceptable job in an hour or so with
little cussing. Also, Jan Heine had even more detailed instructions in
a back issue of BQ from last
Having done this job 4 times I can say that repetition does make it easier,
with less cursing. Although getting the just right fenderline does take
more finessing than just offering up the fenders and hoping for the best.
Realizing the how much tension in the stays will distort the fender for the
On Friday, June 15, 2012 1:49:48 PM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
GREAT to hear it went on so easily. I can't get tubeless w/out a
compressor, so applaud your success with a floor pump!
Try the syringe that Stan sells, it's lets you put in the sealant after
you've seated the bead. Not
Dress codes got you down? Tired of the Petersen-Style-Ride ride-police
interrogations over whether you have lycra knickers on under your knickers?
Sick of all the sideways looks from weekend roadies for cycling in sandals?
Well, take heart, the one ride a year with absolutely zero, none, nada,
Anyone with personal experience or good ideas for an overnight spot? I
don't mind a ferry (Edmonds or Seattle departure), or even a multi-modal
approach, but I can't come up with anything compelling.
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21 miles in the dirt today (haven't made it up to the Rio Rancho
sandhills) just east of the River and along the back side of Corrales,
which is a very interesting village combining old rural/farming, rural
slum, McMansion, ranchette and just plain weird. Four pavement miles,
17 dirt miles, much
On Jun 15, 10:35 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Great to hear you're planning on the Cascade! I think you were on the fence
about it for a while.
Kickstands are GREAT! I don't like the way the tear up the stays though.
Need to get a bike with a plate installed!
Fortunately I
This should be fun, but yeah, there's a fair amount of climbing to get
to the good stuff. And on the good stuff. Most of the gravel is
climbing. Should we do Dixie Mtn from Scappoose there will be a bit of
a slog out Hwy 30 which isn't so bad once you get past Cornelius Pass
Rd.
Here's some
Sometimes it is questionable whether carbon fiber is appropriate for a
given use.
http://www.carbonfibergear.com/carbon-fiber-toilet-bowl/
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FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 2012
BSNYC Friday Fun Quiz!
Yesterday, I dressed head to bunions in special bikey clothes, and
then I rode around in circles for about an hour.
I mention this only to underscore a fundamental truth, which is this:
Once a Fred, Always a Fred. Sure, I could have just jumped on a
Patrick, the link seems to be broken; google can't find it.
Michael
On Friday, June 15, 2012 4:09:50 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
21 miles in the dirt today (haven't made it up to the Rio Rancho
sandhills) just east of the River and along the back side of Corrales,
which is a very
Patrick- Forwent the pants, eh? Just in time for tomorrow's Naked Ride... ;-)
http://pdxpipeline.com/2012/06/11/portland-naked-bike-ride-pictures-info/
cheers,
Andrew
From: PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com
To: rbw-owners-bunch
I too have been cycling down (senile) memory lane. This week I re-glued
the tubulars on my old ('88 custom Marinoni, lugged columbus steel) racing
bike and headed out. Unfortunately It has been a long time since I've
ridden the Speedplay pedals and wasn't too adept at unclipping. As luck
Excellent; and they make them with a right-angled chuck. Just ordered
one from Amazon.
On Fri, Jun 15, 2012 at 5:19 AM, islaysteve alkire...@verizon.net wrote:
Yes, they make both, I have a Presta. I got it because the gauge on my old
Performance pump was going bad, and I wanted some accuracy,
No wonder my Flite felt bumpy ...
On Fri, Jun 15, 2012 at 2:58 PM, ANDREW LETTON let...@flash.net wrote:
Patrick- Forwent the pants, eh? Just in time for tomorrow's Naked Ride...
;-)
http://pdxpipeline.com/2012/06/11/portland-naked-bike-ride-pictures-info/
cheers,
Andrew
Whoops, forgot to set it to public. It's fixed.
https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/CORRALESBOSQUEJUSTEASTOFCORRALESROAD061512
On Fri, Jun 15, 2012 at 2:56 PM, Michael Hechmer mhech...@gmail.com wrote:
Patrick, the link seems to be broken; google can't find it.
Michael
On Friday, June
On Friday, June 15, 2012 9:01:00 AM UTC-7, William wrote:
I took the slow and patient route and would advise the same to others.
It's one of those things that I can imagine one could do with far less
wasted motion with repetition. I envision experts like JPWeigle doing an
install in
Somewhat better than some of the applications it is used for. ;)
On Friday, June 15, 2012 3:47:38 PM UTC-5, Horace wrote:
Sometimes it is questionable whether carbon fiber is appropriate for a
given use.
http://www.carbonfibergear.com/carbon-fiber-toilet-bowl/
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my buddy has done fully loaded tours on 32h 650b Synergy rims and Hetres tires
without problems...just saying
mike goldman
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But, me alone, that's 250lb... Then start to add up the camping gear, and
headin' for non-paved scenarios
Not saying a 32h Synergy wouldn't hold up under me, but, for how long, and
does it hurt to go to 36h? The Synergy is available in 36h easily enough,
anyway... it's the Dyad I'd
I was just going by this:
http://www.niagaracycle.com/product_info.php?products_id=721863
On Jun 14, 10:55 pm, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks Ted, Accu Gage is a trademark of G.H. Meiser. They are the same
thing. I know they make 30 psi gauges, but I thought those are
Schrader
Well I've only ridden 20 miles or so on them. They for sure built up very
well. I expect a wheelset to last me 10 years at least, so ask me in 8 and
I'll let you know. :-)
On Friday, June 15, 2012 3:56:33 PM UTC-7, Leslie wrote:
What do you think of the A23's? I have 700c Dyads on my
I feel like a lost breed amongst all the carbon bikes w stem risers. And I get
jealous of all the other rivrallies that are just out of reach. I know
Cleveland isn't famous for the land of milk n honey-- but there has to be a few
out there. We need an Ohio riv ramble or something...
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I got a couple emails asking about details...
Our tentative route is about 50 miles. No shortage of hills, several miles
of gravel and some shoulder-of-the-highway riding to round out the
experience.
Bring at 2 bottles of water and food.
Meet 9am Monday at Madrona Hill Cafe (SW corner of N
Hey Murph, I'm from NE Ohio: Parma actually. I know of one other Riv owner in
Berea and one other who recently (finally ) sold his house and moved to
Jamestown, NY. Two Riv Rally East participants from last year are from the
east side and one of them Bruce did the 2012 rally too.
Send me a
To add to Jan's comment. Now I don't put fenders on bike if it is not
design for metal fenders (bridge placement, braze on...) I don't like the
voodoo I had to do when I change a flat and when I clean my bike.
For me, a bike design for metal fenders, you should be able to remove them
in 5
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