No kidding. Mark might have another grey bike, too. The 'cross bike is a Top
Three bike for me. Perfect.
You know what looks great? The burrito wrap. I believe I will heist that for my
bikes. I've never used one, but I do have a set of tools and such for each
bike, including a pump, a blinky,
Don't be embarrassed. It happened to me frequently with an Ultegra headset I
had on my Atlantis. I had to snug it up every couple months.
More recently, I experienced a similar thing on a different bike, and checked
the usual suspects: brakes, headset, cracks in the frame/fork, etc. Nothing.
That and they (Hetres) fit PERFECTLY under SKS p50 fenders on Riv 650b
bikes.
On Feb 13, 7:52 pm, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote:
The only downside to 650b is the lack of choices for wheels and tires and
But if the Hetres prove to be puncture resistant enough I might just stay
with them.
I'd be interested to hear how the Marathon Green Guards ward off goatheads.
I know that a combination of extra thick thorn proof tubes, a belted
tire, and a thick Mr Tuffy strip can make a tire well-nigh immune, but at
the cost of any riding pleasure. I wonder if the MGGs roll decently yet
remain
Ah HA! Thought so! I remember how, on Riv #1, I installed the lower race
bearing surface (steel running surface for the bottom bearings in the
aluminum cup) somehow upside down. I could not get the danged headset
adjusted properly: either it bound or it was loose -- and damned
frustrating.
I had
This has probably been talked to death, but these can fit on a Sam with no
fenders, right? Might be the holy grail summer tire for me.
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René, this is double Bumming me out because of the
south-bay-giving-anne-a-ride factor! What time does your flight arrive?
Argues for a short ride perhaps departing in the afternoon...does this
help? I feel a bit bad trying to semi-organize something based on my
schedule from far away...but
That's some of the most beautiful country anywhere in the U.S, spilling
over into Iowa and Wisconsin. Will watch for updates.
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No 13, but I have a 14t 1/8 dura ace. Just drop me an email.
Hope you're next project is going well.
-Ely
On Tuesday, February 12, 2013 7:29:42 PM UTC-8, Patrick Moore wrote:
Width, color, condition no matter (as long as it is useable). Would prefer
to trade but can pay. For problematical
First of all, I know I bullshit a lot, but when it comes to hotdogs, its
all business.
Second, Nathans picture doesn't come close to capturing the full fury of
the mountain, it was an awesome recovery, Manny should be called the bike
Ninja. The grass and plants impaled in his right brake lever
Dang, this is the ride i want to do with you manny, but we'll be in
pinnacles camping out.
have fun.
if possible, will there be another date in march?
On Monday, February 11, 2013 8:41:15 PM UTC-8, Manuel Acosta wrote:
Down pour cancels. Meeting at Fremont Bart around 930ish.
Parking on
This is the greatest thread I've seen on this board. Just sayin.
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Hi Guys -
If you're alright with a newbie coming along, I'd love to join this
adventure and promise to adhere to the TBD RCW Credo.
I'll keep an eye on this thread but would be happy with any of the
suggestions laid out below.
Exciting!
Nate
On Monday, February 11, 2013 11:17:29 AM
Bobby, this is a great ride.Unfortunately I plan to be in Florida on
those dates. I've been through there twice; camping in Worthington State
Forest where my wife and I spotted a bear meandering along the ridge line
up behind our campsite when we did a 3-day last summer. It definitely is
Putting the top of the beam 30 feet in front is viable if you're riding
slowly and using an older halogen headlight. But the newer lights, in
particular the latest Luxos headlights from Busch Müller are far
brighter, and have very wide beams. So you can aim them higher and still
have plenty
Just stumbled upon the ACW pins and I fell in love. What are the chances
these could be re-upped. Pins or, even better, patches. I would really be
happy to get one of these. Is anybody here the original producer of these
goodies?? Let me know. Cheers, David S
On Friday, May 15, 2009 7:08:31 PM
Great to hear that you ran down the issue! That is what _success_ sounds
like in bike mechanictry...
- J
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I would actually recommend against stashing a cellphone into the burrito
wrap - you'd be amazed how much vibration does come up through the frame
for anyone who tends to vector off onto trails and non-paved routes. I've
come home with all the screws rattled out of my reading glasses several
And... yeah.
Mark's bikes are a pretty much the holy trinity in my book...
- J
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On Thu, Feb 14, 2013 at 9:17 AM, Cyclofiend Jim cyclofi...@earthlink.netwrote:
Mark's bikes are a pretty much the holy trinity in my book...
But there are 4 shown. Is this a koan?
jim m
wc ca
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On Thu, Feb 14, 2013 at 8:58 AM, Liesl li...@smm.org wrote:
René, this is double Bumming me out because of the
south-bay-giving-anne-a-ride factor!
I'm going to figure out some way of getting there, though, because I
am a warrior. If the ride starts mid-afternoon, I can cross over the
Bay by
Morning Scot,
I'm not sure with all the different models of Rivendell frames.
You can find all the tires specs and clearances necessary on our older blog
post -
http://brucegordoncycles.blogspot.com/2012/04/rock-n-road-tire-is-offically-
for-sale.html
Any questions about the tires please give me a
And the burrito wrap seems to come loose and get dropped- maybe just for me?
Much higher risk to get lost. I keep just the essentials and tie it up with
hemp twine and then use the strap through the twine. It takes a few extra
minutes to open but is much more secure, gives me some twine if I
I so wish there was a 650b version of this tire
-L
On Thursday, February 14, 2013 12:28:58 PM UTC-5, bgcycles wrote:
Morning Scot,
I'm not sure with all the different models of Rivendell frames.
You can find all the tires specs and clearances necessary on our older
blog
post -
On Thursday, February 14, 2013 9:18:48 AM UTC-8, Jim M. wrote:
But there are 4 shown. Is this a koan?
jim m
wc ca
Nominated for line of the month, maybe the year.
I'm amused that Mark's bikes are so admired, and yet so um...
conventional? traditional? un-rivvish? in their
+1
I'm so into this tire, I'm considering buying another 700c bike just to run
them.
On Thursday, February 14, 2013 9:38:47 AM UTC-8, Leslie wrote:
I so wish there was a 650b version of this tire
-L
On Thursday, February 14, 2013 12:28:58 PM UTC-5, bgcycles wrote:
Morning
Ely -- how much? It's still a bit low but if the price is right I can put
up with it (57).
One of my projects is to convert that very nice little front rack bag you
made for me into a small rear trunk bag (I've given up on front racks for
now). I think an internal stiffener (cut from an old
Well, the reviews seem so positive that I'll just have to treat myself to a set
next payday. Worst case scenario, I put 'em on the Soma Double Cross instead.
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This could be a good thread ideaWhat's your favorite stayph bike?
I like Mark's bikes, especially the custom, but I have to say my favorite
is Brian's Hunqapillar and second would be Jenny's Hilsen. I just really
like that small frame, double top tube combined with the color of the
frame.
Heretical tangent perhaps, but I wonder how these will fair in the 650b game:
http://www.somafab.blogspot.com/2013/02/skinwall-tires.html
=- Joe Bunik
Walnut Creek, CA
On 2/14/13, Leslie leslie.bri...@gmail.com wrote:
I so wish there was a 650b version of this tire
-L
On Thursday,
How are these WTBs on road, though? They look like they would act
knobbish...
FWIW these remind me of the Kenda K-rad tire, a great choice for 26 inch
tires... especially if you're riding mostly dirt.
BB
On Wednesday, February 13, 2013 7:14:46 PM UTC-5, justin...@gmail.com wrote:
Yup!
They are not WTB tires (WTB stands for want to buy) They are Bruce Gordon
Rock 'n Road tires made in Japan by Panaracer.
They are great on the road - almost silent, not like bigger knobby tires
Regards,
Bruce Gordon
www.bgcycles.com
http://brucegordoncycles.blogspot.com/
_
From:
Bravo, Peter... That's an awesome comparison.
The Mythbusters could use your ingenuity!!!
BB
On Thursday, February 14, 2013 11:44:53 AM UTC-5, Peter White wrote:
Putting the top of the beam 30 feet in front is viable if you're riding
slowly and using an older halogen headlight. But the
Boy we make our world so confusing!!! Thankfully I can always consult
Sheldon Brown to keep all the various ETRTOs straight in my head.
For simplicity sake it can be useful to think of it in mountain bike terms,
where the world is largely divided up between 26 inch and 29 inch wheels,
with
I went by Riv HQ on my birthday (the 8th) to buy some stuff with my B-Day
discount. I got to see the Hub Area Rack on the floor demo Hillborne, and
got to talking with Mark about it. Luckily enough, I ended up leaving with
one of the prototypes to play with. I can't say anything about the
Those Luxos pictures are almost unbelievable to me, it's just so incredibly
wide and bright that it's hard to believe the headlight is that good. it's
really impressive what they've done with it, will be interesting if they expand
the technology down the line (price) or across the line to
hey, i think i see a bike attached to all racks in front :)
so the platrack is attached to the hub area rack?
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Yes. The Platrack must have struts, but if you run those struts to the
dropout, then you can't put a pannier on the hub area rack. The Hub Area
Rack has a tab to attach an optional strut. I made my own custom strut to
reinforce the Platrack, using the tab on the HARack
On Thursday,
They're stripped to their essence, meticulously dialed, and kept clean. The
Platonic ideal of bicycle.
Philip
www.biketinker.com
On Thursday, February 14, 2013 9:38:54 AM UTC-8, pb wrote:
On Thursday, February 14, 2013 9:18:48 AM UTC-8, Jim M. wrote:
But there are 4 shown. Is this a koan?
there are those among us who love the Rivendell bikes but prefer more
modern accouterments and style.
Also thanks for the new word. Didn't know what a koan was until today.
~mike
Carlsbad Ca.
On Thursday, February 14, 2013 9:38:54 AM UTC-8, pb wrote:
On Thursday, February 14, 2013 9:18:48
David,
Hey there!! Yea...I am the ground zero on the ACW. I might have a pin or
two stashed away, but I'll have to look.
I have already consulted an embroidery company on doing patches after a
lengthy and fun chat with Harry Hugel at Rivendell. Jeeze, that was a year
ago I think!! Man
That may be one of the coolest Riv things I've seen. Any insight on
when the HAR will be available?
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Couple of more struts you can saw off the fork blades below the canti
bosses!
dougP
On Thursday, February 14, 2013 1:11:42 PM UTC-8, William wrote:
I went by Riv HQ on my birthday (the 8th) to buy some stuff with my B-Day
discount. I got to see the Hub Area Rack on the floor demo
Mark told me the same thing that Grant posted on the Blug. The racks are
physically present at Riv HQ. They just want to wait for Nitto to finish
some testing and give a final thumbs up. That was a week ago now, so if
you called them, they might tell you something more accurate. I expect
An etsy storefront is pretty easy to set up and allows folks to buy from
you 24/7 and manages your inventory for you. That's where I sell the
products of my secret hobby: the worlds best tape wallets:
tapebubba.etsy.com
On Thursday, February 14, 2013 4:16:59 PM UTC-8, jinxed wrote:
David,
I had considered this for my art prints, but then dealing with tax, and yet
another fee scared me off. Maybe I should revisit?
On Thursday, February 14, 2013 5:56:51 PM UTC-7, William wrote:
An etsy storefront is pretty easy to set up and allows folks to buy from
you 24/7 and manages your
Anne, *clearly* you are a Warrior! This is getting to be pretty dang fun!
Okay, for those of you who are following this (apparently rockin') thread:
mid-afternoon seems to be a winner for our South Bay contingency. So how
about congregating in the vicinity of/by 2:00PM sat afternoon (as in
Ha! I just sent money half way through the first paragraph! Did not realize
this was from so long ago. If you have a pin, that would be great!
On Thursday, February 14, 2013 8:03:14 PM UTC-5, jinxed wrote:
I had considered this for my art prints, but then dealing with tax, and
yet another
Jim, that self canceling phenomenon can really be the fly in the ointment
when it comes to diagnosis. Well said. And kudos to you for lubing the
threads before retightening, I recently learned that this can help the
fastener bite its match with greater ease, leaving things even tighter.
I want a Bontrager Privateer pretty bad. Those frames were really cool, and
Bontrager seems to be kind of retro in his stylings before Trek perhaps
drove a dumptruck full of cash up to his house. Or is the story different?
Anyone know how Trek came to acquire the name?
On Wednesday, February
No worries. I need to take care of David first...but I think I could pull
one off my bag if need be.
I need to figure a way to edit the original post to take out the payment
info. :)
On Thursday, February 14, 2013 6:18:31 PM UTC-7, Brian Campbell wrote:
Ha! I just sent money half way through
Great and thanks! I only sent $6 so let me know if you need more. Inflation
and all...:)
On Thursday, February 14, 2013 8:24:19 PM UTC-5, jinxed wrote:
No worries. I need to take care of David first...but I think I could pull
one off my bag if need be.
I need to figure a way to edit
Have to admit, the day I discovered that my ACW pin had disappeared off of my
saddlebag, I was sorely heartbroken.
I'm game for picking up a few more pins; and am all ears on any advice for on
how to keep them from falling off as you ride... I never expected such
Of course, stitching a
+1 for Burrito wraps... I use that exclusively on my open-wheeled bike.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/6909297624/in/set-72157604046492434
It doesn't bounce around too much, but enough. Never came loose.
On the rough stuff bike, I always have one as well, but usually keep it in
a bag
Looks great! That's the exact same hack that I'm planning on my Bombadil.
Did you hear anything more about the bags that are in the works for the HAR?
cheers,
Andrew
On Thursday, February 14, 2013 1:11:42 PM UTC-8, William wrote:
I went by Riv HQ on my birthday (the 8th) to buy some stuff with
...another thing I'm curious about is how the rack accommodates different
fork rakes. Even on Riv's there is a 1.5+ cm difference between some
models.
~mike
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PLEASE HOLD OFF on any further orders...let me look into creating a proper
cart.
I get in touch with the pin people tomorrow and see what timing and pricing
look like now. I will follow up when I have info. I will assume they kept
the dies and if production is the same it was @ 3 week
Andrew
Mark referred to two small panniers that he thought would work now. One
was an Ortlieb model but I forget what it is. The other, I don't even
remember the brand. Some help I am.
My plan is to build my own sleeping bag and thermarest retention units to
mount to the HA Racks.
I love it. Basically meet at rivhq at 2ish for a camp shinding somewhere. Wing
it. Best way to it. Let me know if theres anything I can help or bring. Extra
hammock?
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I'm in for a pin if you get them going again. I second the Etsy suggestion -
it's been easy, and the fees aren't gouge-y.
I am right now working on designing some bicycle Merit Badges for different
bike skills and achievements, so this was a topical thread resurrection for me!
Philip
Bacon wrapped hot dogs? Bacon wrapped hot dogs are awesome.
On Thu, Feb 14, 2013 at 7:28 PM, Manuel Acosta
manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote:
I love it. Basically meet at rivhq at 2ish for a camp shinding somewhere.
Wing it. Best way to it. Let me know if theres anything I can help or bring.
I have a 95 Bontrager Race straight from the Santa Cruz shop. Don't ride it
enough, but every time I do it puts a silly grin on my face. It sports a not
very impressive Rock Shox Mag fork and I've thought more than once about
ordering a custom rigid fork; I've raced short track with it, and
Anne -- If I can stand the cold weather that's supposed to be here by then
(yeah, I'm a wimp), I was planning on taking CalTrain (Menlo Park or Palo
Alto) to BART then to RBWHQ. Although the more I think about it, the more
I'm drawn to a jaunt across the Dumbarton bridge to BART. Hmmm.
ps - What I'D LOVE to have though is one of the Bontrager cross bikes - THAT
would be sweet! Or a Ritchey.
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The classic S24O is a stealthy, technically illegal, but not immoral or
unethical sleepout in the hills, and works easiest when everybody is tiny,
fast, wears black hoodies, and can pedal over rice paper without ripping
it. This ideal is never achieved, but the image of it is good to keep in
Again, the iPad eats a post. Basically I said, blah blah blah, look at this:
http://www.arkansasvalley.net/bontrager/;
I agree with Velomann about never selling my Bontrager, but I've seen
Privateers recently on CL for $250. Bargain.
Philip
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Yep. A Bontrager CX bike would be great. I don't know if Rock Lobster still
makes Nontragers, but you could always ask...
Philip
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My brother's 1992 Bontrager (pre-Trek) is still an awesome bike. Rides equal to
my Bstone MB, which is still my #1 pure dirt choice. I told him he should not
listen to our other friends who are constantly urging: upgrade, new bike, get
it.
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On Feb 14, 2013, at 8:03 PM,
I've got a Bontrager Privateer Comp for sale in Seattle if anyone's interested.
Green/yellow paint and full XT with V-brakes and a lovely Judy up front.
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Grant, thanks for the advice about CalTrain. Technically, you're not
allowed to take loaded touring bikes on CalTrain. That wouldn't
necessarily be a problem, but you're not allowed to take loaded
touring bikes on CalTrain because you'd have to carry them up and down
a steep narrow staircase,
My Hetres fit perfecty under my SKS P45 Longboards.
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Good times! Brian don't know when the dates would be but here's the
proposed route.
http://flic.kr/s/aHsjDmNiB3
Just in reverse. If people don't mind barting to Fremont for the start it's
a great ride. Open to route suggestions Great number of bail out Bart
stops for those looking to cut the
Scott, what size is it? I live in Seattle... but I just had a kid.
On Thu, Feb 14, 2013 at 8:31 PM, Scot Brooks scothinck...@gmail.com wrote:
I've got a Bontrager Privateer Comp for sale in Seattle if anyone's
interested. Green/yellow paint and full XT with V-brakes and a lovely Judy
up
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