I don't want to start an argument, but this article only deals with
mountain bikes, he never mentions road bikes other than to refer to people
falling over at traffic lights because they couldn't get out of their
pedals. That's a red herring. Yes it can be true for hard core road
pedals, but
A low-trail Saluki (across a wider size range that currently
available) made with Roadeo tubing might fill a small gap in their
line. The Randonneur market being hot right now, IMHO. Seems there
always a few hurt feelings in the comment sections of blogs like Off
the Beaten Path and Lovely
I can't imagine something coming along to replace the Hilsen, especially
with the San Marcos and Roadeo also available. The Hilsen is a great bike
that is extremely versatile. I get the feeling that Gran is extremely happy
with the Hilsen and plans on keeping it around for many years, much like
2 things not mentioned yet.
Aluminum fenders can be easily adjusted for a perfect line with your tire
by slightly pulling open (decreasing overall radius) or
pinching (increasing overall radius) the fender. Stainless fenders are too
rigid to bend.
I have a set of Honjos on one bike and a set of
Bravo. I tried clipless when it was new - did not like it. Few years back
tried again to see how advances in technology might change my feelings.
Still don't like it. Cannot begin to count how many total strangers have
wondered when I am going to get with clipless.
And heck, my bikes
I have not had time to read the article yet, but notice the first chapter
is titled pro-flat does not mean anti-clipless. Given a rather high
percentage of more expensive and even less expensive bikes use clipless, I
am not certain posting a countering opinion is necessary.
Clipless is
On Thu, 2012-12-13 at 06:26 -0800, Matthew J wrote:
And heck, my bikes have Campy Super Record, MKS Kierin and White
Industry platform pedals respectively. One would think even the most
casual cyclists would be aware that I have put a lot of thought (and
$) into my pedal choices.
Do you
Well, I've managed to break another silver shifter. Just the left one this
time. My bike falls sometimes, lets just say. I was wondering if anyone
out there had similar issues and happened to have just a left shifter, I
don't need the bar end pod, which is just fine. If nobody does, maybe
Not to knock SPDs, everyone has their preferences. But I like my Grip
Kings. They're pretty darn comfortable compared to when I used SPDs.I feel
that I have better control over how my feet settle in on flats. The SPDs
seemed to be causing my feet to go numb, and my knees were getting beat up
Maybe pick up a nice twin legged kickstand while you are at it?
On Dec 13, 2012 10:54 AM, james meine...@gmail.com wrote:
Well, I've managed to break another silver shifter. Just the left one
this time. My bike falls sometimes, lets just say. I was wondering if
anyone out there had similar
Obviously every cyclist has his/her own experience and can decide what
equipment he/she prefers. That said, a lot of new and experienced cyclists
(including me) who use platforms receive a steady stream of advice to go
clipless. I tried cli
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I tried clipless and didn't see any advantages that made it worthwhile to
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I read about this guy in an article in I think Dirt Rag or maybe Bicycle
Time this past spring. The article was a column by a mountain bike racer
who could not adapt to clipless, he was encouraged to try flat pedals by
his strength coach who I think was this same guy.
Anyway, it opened up a
My impression is that the next bike in the pipeline is the HS/Bosco/Mystery
Bike if GP can convince himself anyone will buy it. The Rivendell Road Bike
has been covered numerous times since 1994; I don't see it being updated
again anytime soon.
Joe Bernard
Vallejo, CA.
On Thursday, December
Zappos also has them on sale but not as good of a discount.
On Wednesday, December 12, 2012 11:21:05 PM UTC-6, Jim Thill - Hiawatha
Cyclery wrote:
This is an impressive document about platform pedals. It echoes much of
what GP has said about this subject for years.
I like the suggestion for a twin legger, but I doubt it will help - I use a
trailer I rigged up to collect compost in 5 gallon buckets. sometimes I
have like 8 full buckets back there and it gets heavy and pulls the bike
down when i turn my back. I thought grant called it beausage... i call
I think the re-jiggering of road models over the last 10 years or so has a
lot to do with component (esp. brake) availability as a whole. In the
dark ages of 94-2000 or so, there were simply no long-reach brakes
available for road bikes, so Grant had to integrate his ideas into the
Road which
Do you think for a moment _casual_ cyclists have any idea about high end
road pedals of any kind? I'll bet most _casual_ cyclists don't give any
thought to their pedals at all, whatever came with the bike is fine,
etc.
Used casual cyclists as reducio ad absurdam. Most who question my
My younger brother and his friends , who are all downhill oriented mountain
bikers swear by their 5-10's.The bottom has a sticky rubber developed for
climbing shoes that works really well jumping off cliffs and such. They
look pretty klunky but work well if you don't like clipless pedals.
I
I would like batches of Rivs built to accommodate Paul Racer braze ons but
guess that is too small a market to ever be feasible. A Hilsen with
canti-posts would take the new Paul Mini Vs though. That would be swell.
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do work.
On Dec 13, 2012 12:11 PM, james meine...@gmail.com wrote:
I like the suggestion for a twin legger, but I doubt it will help - I use
a
Aside from the bags and other things I make here in the workshop, I tend to
use wooden dowels to prototype ideas for different light and accessory
mounts. You can see a couple of ideas here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rperks1/sets/72157625108813685/
Wood is light, easy to shape with saws and
Hi Jim -
I really liked this paper. Thanks very much for posting it. The only thing
I see specifically limited to mountain bikes is the discussion of
encountering rocks and other technical challenges on the trail. This seems
to have at least some partial application if you are riding a trail
I have absolutely zero inside knowledge of Riv... but this rationale seems
spot on.
Eric Daume
Dublin, OH
On Thu, Dec 13, 2012 at 12:19 PM, Jeremy Till jeremy.t...@gmail.com wrote:
I think the re-jiggering of road models over the last 10 years or so has a
lot to do with component (esp. brake)
I went back to platform a couple of years ago. No toe clips just bmx style
pedals and I love them. I speak for myself in that. Platforms are better for
me and I see no perceptible performance loss.
Several people I know just like being attached. It's nice to have quality
products on both
As someone who learned to ride with clipless pedals from the get go, I
always scoffed at flats and drank all the marketing cool-aid on clipless.
However, I have a Morton's neuroma on my left foot and wide feet, and
always had excrutiating foot pain on long rides or rides with lots of
climbing.
This thread seems to have deviated from the title, but it's interesting
anyway. I've ridden clipped in (mountain bike shoes) and found it
comfortable. The mountain bike shoes had a stiff sole and the pedals were
Shimano m545, which have a cage that offers great foot support. I did over
Rene' I suffered with Morton's neuroma, after gritting through a marathon, I
gave in and had surgery. The surgery was in the doc's office and I was fully
functional in weeks. After living with it for so long, I was really happy to
have the pain gone and return actively usung my feet.
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Just to let everyone know. Both the Shimano ultegra and 105 rear derailleur are
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I have a used, in excellent condition, Nigel Smythe large saddle bag that
I'll swap for a large, grey (not black) Berthoud Front Bag, or Loyal Bag
Design (not black). I'll also entertain offers on this saddle bag to fund
such a purchase but no low balls, please. I'm really not certain I want to
Mike, it is unacceptable that you are selling a 56 Sam Hilborne. I shall
withdraw my objection once you make that a 52 cm one.
Damn all you people selling framesets too large to fit me!!
On Wednesday, December 12, 2012 4:53:08 AM UTC-8, Mike B wrote:
I'll be out of the country from the 15th
Happy Holidays Everyone!
I bought a new Nitto Back Rack--but I got the wrong size. I got the medium
version--need a large. Here's a pic from ecovelo:
http://www.ecovelo.info/2009/12/04/stuff-we-like-rivendellnitto-big-back-rack/
$155 if you're local in the East Bay. I can ship for an extra
I have a LH shifter lever, just emailed you.
Franklyn
On Thursday, December 13, 2012 7:53:55 AM UTC-8, james wrote:
Well, I've managed to break another silver shifter. Just the left one
this time. My bike falls sometimes, lets just say. I was wondering if
anyone out there had similar
Anybody have one they can spare? Thank you.
Frank Quan
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Next on the list will be an Atlantis style touring frame made in Taiwan to
compete with VO's Campeur and the Surly Trucker. I think this frame will be
built with real touring in mind and with more traditional angles like the
Atlantis only $1000 less expensive. I'd buy a frame like
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