I really wanted to go to this, as I love the CicLAvia events. But it just
wasn't in the cards for this one.
Next time!
Cheers,
David
On Mon, Jun 24, 2013 at 8:23 PM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote:
Another great day in Los Angeles.
I actually liked this one a bit more not quite so frenetic less stops and
the Architecture was great. We had Indian food from a food truck which was
delicious. Your ride looked pretty nice though not a bad trade off :-)
~Hugh
On Monday, June 24, 2013 11:17:02 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com
The Wilshire route looked really interesting. A series of unfortunate
events kept me away, but I did have a pretty good time close to home!
Cheers,
David
On Mon, Jun 24, 2013 at 11:27 PM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote:
I actually liked this one a bit more not quite so frenetic less
The LBS who built mine insisted on 113 (Shimano) as specified by Sugino for
the XD600 triple I used. Chain line and Q work fine for me. I'm pretty sure
110 would be fine too.
Jay
On Tuesday, June 25, 2013 7:46:07 AM UTC+3, AaronY wrote:
So 107 would work as well? I have a gen 1 deep
Nice looking bike. How do you decide what length stem to use with each bar?
Michael
On Sunday, June 23, 2013 11:20:10 PM UTC-4, Michael wrote:
To compare for fun.
I'm getting good at swapping cockpits. Hopefully this will be the last
configuration.
Keep scrolling and you will see how
I like them all, though I admit I like the moustache bars best, because
that's what I would want.
On Sunday, June 23, 2013 10:20:10 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote:
To compare for fun.
I'm getting good at swapping cockpits. Hopefully this will be the last
configuration.
Keep scrolling and
My Bombadil had a 107 with a Sugino triple - it cleared the stays. With Shimano
BBs I believe the difference between a 107 and a 110 is on the non-drive side.
Not sure if that holds true for Tange as well.
When I rebuilt the bike I swapped in a new Shimano Mtn triple front derailleur
and had
New Abastaches on my Atlantis. I haven't been able to ride yet due to rain,
but they feel good with the leaning on the refrigerator with your knee and
sitting in the saddle technique. The bar wrap is Brooks leather tape over
grab-on foam grips that extend up to the levers. The tape was
@Michael:
Thanks for asking. I feel like a freak because I see all these Rivbike
owners with long stem extensions and here I am on 6 and 7cm stems.
Something wrong with me? Ha ha.
*The short story:* Pain and comfortable reach dictated stem length.
*The long story:*
Even though I
thanks tim, mark is truly commited to his craft and best of all the end
result is one heck of a fine riding bike.
happily, the nobilette is now spoken for and the next owner is already
scheming on an appropriate build!
tag/update: SOLD !!
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Michael, the bike is beautiful. It's a shame that it's not comfortable for
you. It looks like you're doing everything you can, and putting a lot of
money into trying to work it out. I think you possibly nailed it when you
said the TT was too long though. Just looking at those pics, it appears
David is right -- the tt seems to be too long if you want to have your bar
below saddle. Grant designed the Sam for high bars; I had to raise the bar
considerably above saddle height in order to get a comfortable reach, and
that made the handling feel off. Even on my Fargo the bar is only 1 above
It is a distance from you.
~Hugh
On Monday, June 24, 2013 11:31:52 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
The Wilshire route looked really interesting. A series of unfortunate
events kept me away, but I did have a pretty good time close to home!
Cheers,
David
On Mon, Jun 24, 2013 at
@David,
The Giant TT is 53cm c-c.
My 52 Sam is 55.8cm with a c-c 6 degree slope.
55 Bleriot is 55.5 c-c. with a 2 degree slope, I think.
One day I'll try the Bleriot and the Sam set up just like the Giant with
drops and see if that works.
I wanna do that now with the Bleriot but need to
@ Patrick:
I have tried what you mention with raising the bars with drops and
staches on the Bleriot and Sam and those angles give me low back pain for
days.
I have found that I have to be at or below saddle height to be comfortable
with drop bars. Though if it is a too long reach like the
I use the XD2 with a 110 and a 107. With the XD2, the 107 gives symmetric
arms from the stays. With the 110, the *3mm are all of the non drive side*.
It makes no real world difference in riding to me, but if one is a
perfectionist, it would bother them.
I'm surprised Riv is suggesting a 110
It's that extra 2.8cm that's doing it. I think you need a smaller frame if
you want drops.
Cheers,
David
On Tue, Jun 25, 2013 at 10:13 AM, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote:
@ Patrick:
I have tried what you mention with raising the bars with drops and
staches on the Bleriot and Sam and
I have a stem with an adjustable angle. Between quill height and angle, I
can put the bars pretty much anywhere. Yes, it's uglier than a Nitto. But
very versatile. I'm still dialing in the perfect combo on my Rivendell
road. Once I get it figured out, I can buy a fixed stem with that
Not sure which bar is the Soba. Is that the same as Mark's bar on the riv
sight? In any case I have a nearly new 42 cm Marks Bar and another Nitto
bar (Model 356) which has a bend about half way between marks Noodles in
44cm. Would be happy to sell either.
Michael
On Monday, June 24, 2013
I have an extra set of 46 Sobas. I might be able to part with them, but they
are quite wide. Let me know if you want to talk about them
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Is the stem a 26, or 25.4?
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I can't wait to hear how your riding experience goes. I was looking at
them as a more aggressive albatross touring bar .. or combo between the
mustache and albatross .. I still think I was hoping for even more back
sweep.. maybe 4 inches more than a mustache.. think I've seen them
someplace
Hello!
I have a few parts for sale, all in great shape:
46 cm. Nitto Noodle Bars - $50
MKS Touring Pedals with Powergrips: $40
Topeak Master Blaster Frame Pump - Large (54-59cm frame) - $20
Cheers,
Brencho
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26! I pulled it right off my AHH.
Thanks-
On Tuesday, June 25, 2013 3:45:19 PM UTC-4, Marty wrote:
Is the stem a 26, or 25.4?
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FYI @ Michael: the Soba is a 'light' version of the Noodle; same curves,
didn't come in a 48.
I had 48 Noodles on my Ram, swapped it down to the 46 Soba. The 48 Noodles
are now going onto the cantiRom...
@William: I don't need 'em, but I'd almost be tempted to get them to
squirrel
Sobas were a different version of the Noodles. I believe they were lighter
and didn't have the engraved step up that the Noodles have.
On Tuesday, June 25, 2013 11:10:33 AM UTC-7, Michael Hechmer wrote:
Not sure which bar is the Soba. Is that the same as Mark's bar on the riv
sight? In
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Elegant but rugged. I really like that colour...and the green tape is a
really nice touch. Enjoy!
Totally agree with you about their exemplary customer service. The queue
for my 2001 road was a good deal longer, but the result was well worth
the wait.
On Monday, June 24, 2013 7:42:59 AM
Michael, you're in Elliott city MD, aren't you? You should come try my 51
Bleriot sometime, I'm not too far away. It's set up wi drop bars, not noodles
but you could get an idea if the frame is a better size for you. I'm not
looking to sell it, just offering a comparison. (Not riding now
Sounds like I will have to give the 107 a try. The symmetry will be an
added bonus, even though I wouldn't be surprised if one of my legs is 3 mm
shorter than the other anyway. Asymmetrical stays = tentacular.
Asymmetrical legs = also tentacular? Hmmm...
-Aaron Young
The 'Couve, WA
On Tuesday,
Hi Steve,
Thanks for the kind offer. That would be great. Sounds like fun. I just
emailed you.
Michael
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A 51 would be too small I would guess. My PBH puts me into a 52 Sam and a
%% Bleriot but I am on the low end so I went with a 53 Bleriot and it was
just about perfect for me. Michael seems to be in about the same size boat
that I am. I bought a 52 Sam but I also knew that I was going to use
A 51 would be too small I would guess. My PBH puts me into a 52 Sam and a
%% Bleriot but I am on the low end so I went with a 53 Bleriot and it was
just about perfect for me. Michael seems to be in about the same size boat
that I am. I bought a 52 Sam but I also knew that I was going to use
A 51 would be too small I would guess. My PBH puts me into a 52 Sam and a
55 Bleriot but I am on the low end so I went with a 53 Bleriot and it was
just about perfect for me. Michael seems to be in about the same size boat
that I am. I bought a 52 Sam but I also knew that I was going to use
Every once in a while, a garage cleaning means these three are leaned up
together. I thought this would be the group to appreciate the grouping of
Rivs:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671211@N02/9137506765/
While we're at it, what's the nature of this TA chainring that won't take a
regular
Very nice All-rounder!
I have custom (Curt-built) A/R as well (26 wheels, though) and am pleased
as punch with it. How exciting to have a future old friend and traveling
companion!
I was just looking at my records and I ordered it in January of '03 and it
was delivered at the end of July
This is the only bad part about buying bikes online. You don't get a
chance to test ride them first.
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I should add that my experience ordering my off the rack Hunqapillar, Grant
et al went well above and beyond to help me buy my first bike in 20 years.
It's a disconcerting choice to spend that much on a bike when I wasn't sure
(due to vertigo) if I would be able to ride it any farther than the
What kind of saddlebag is that? Looks like the perfect size I need.
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Buying a bike in a shop doesn't help much. The stock handlebar height is
often too low and you can't experiment with bars. Some shops will flip a
stem or adjust spacers but most won't swap stems just for a test ride.
Trying to judge ride quality without a dialed in fit may or may not be
Jeff at AMS is a cool cat. He can do a lot of different stuff too.
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What kind of saddlebag is that? Looks like the perfect size I need.
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Is it 1/8th inch instead of 3/32nd?
On Tuesday, June 25, 2013 4:30:15 PM UTC-7, Esteban wrote:
Every once in a while, a garage cleaning means these three are leaned up
together. I thought this would be the group to appreciate the grouping of
Rivs:
I'm always surprised by the long stem crowd as well. I have long arms and
long torso but I still run 7cm and 8cm stem extension on my several drop
bar bikes with the bar at or slightly above the saddle.
I have found that raising the stem one cm makes much more difference to
providing an
And *most *shops will steer you toward a MCRB with the bars 4 below the
saddle.
Cheers,
David
On Tue, Jun 25, 2013 at 5:39 PM, Dave Johnston jdi...@gmail.com wrote:
Buying a bike in a shop doesn't help much. The stock handlebar height is
often too low and you can't experiment with bars.
Need one for my Bleriot.
Tech Deluxe would work great if you have one to sell/trade.
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Beautiful bikes. That one in the middle looks like your favorite based on
the saddle and bartape usage.
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As Garth would say maybe you should get a threadless adaptor and one of
these here high rise shorties
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TEAMSSX-New-SATORI-stem-40-degree-25-4mm-6cm-160g-Black-/290927932370?pt=US_Stemshash=item43bca7f3d2cheap
enough.
On Tue, Jun 25, 2013 at 10:40 PM, Michael
Nice. Nice. We've already passed garage-cleaning weather here.
On Tuesday, June 25, 2013 9:42:41 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote:
Beautiful bikes. That one in the middle looks like your favorite based on
the saddle and bartape usage.
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maiden voyage today - I had to chase her
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/estes/bike/aP6250002.jpg
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Esteban, your middle one looks just like mine...frame colors, bar tape and
saddle. A nice look, all three really.
On Tuesday, June 25, 2013 7:30:15 PM UTC-4, Esteban wrote:
Every once in a while, a garage cleaning means these three are leaned up
together. I thought this would be the group
Not sure if I'll be on a Rivendell but I'm going. Two and half weeks to
get in shape and figure out where to spend Saturday night!
On Monday, June 24, 2013 7:06:33 AM UTC-7, Andy Williams wrote:
Yep. I'm in.
Andy
http://awilliams53.blogspot.com/
On Sunday, June 23, 2013 8:15:11 PM
The Nitto stem can be modified quite easily simply machine or saw it to
the same angle and shorten the through bolt but..Nitto sells shorter
stems for when you don't want to jack the bars toward heaven. As far as the
2.8 cm difference in top tubes you might want to experiment with using
Spend it in Portland! Come join me for the double century!
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On Jun 25, 2013, at 11:28 PM, rob markwardt robmar...@hotmail.com wrote:
Not sure if I'll be on a Rivendell but I'm going. Two and half weeks to get
in shape
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