Over the years (but not in the last ten years) we've gotten back half a
dozen Brookses that didn't fit Nittos, and it was never the Nitto, they
were always off by low single-digit millimeters, and always fell into place
with a little forcing at the beginning. Although I speak their language
Anyone out there try these? Schwalbe claims: Trekking Cruiser. Quiet on
pavement, yet off-road its diamond textured side lugs still afford plenty
of grip.
http://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_tires/road_tires/land_cruiser
They have Kevlar Guard and a 26 x 2.0 weighs 910 g. Seems like a good all
Some excellent points. Regarding the cable splitters...
In contrast the male end holds the cable with two set screws, but the entry
hole in the brake connect is much smaller than the exit hole and, to my eye,
just barely distinguishable from the derailler connect.
I have davinci cable
No doubt derailler cable needs to be more flexible, but I'm betting we have
reached a point in material science where we can make a strong flexible
cable.
Michael
On Saturday, October 12, 2013 4:13:04 AM UTC-4, Perry wrote:
Some excellent points. Regarding the cable splitters...
In
making cable housings too short leading to excessively tight bends is the
most common demise of cables.
My buddy had a short derailleur cable that shifted on him from frame flex
under a climbing load (exactly where you don't need it)
Lengthening the cable housing solved the problem.
On
True, perhaps. But now standards have already been established. Changing at
this point = Giant Pita.
• Perry
On Oct 12, 2013, at 7:23 AM, Michael Hechmer mhech...@gmail.com wrote:
No doubt derailler cable needs to be more flexible, but I'm betting we have
reached a point in material
I agree the bike looks awkward - replace the stem with a dirt drop and it
would look better. I suspect the owner was real tall.
Grant has said he would build this frame for $3000 since he still has
lugs. Add in the components and replacement cost is $5500+. To those who
expressed concerned
Yeah, I can easily see why that bike is 2K. It has paul centerpull brakes
and wheels with phil wood cassette hubs. That stuff aint cheap.
My bet is that the bike sells for more than the 2k BIN price.
On Saturday, October 12, 2013 8:01:25 AM UTC-5, Charlie wrote:
I agree the bike looks
Should be interesting what it sells for. However, it is almost a 20 year
old bike with a mix of nice (Paul, Phil) and ok (Shimano) components , and
being a mixtie, and a large size to boot, probably limits its appeal to
fans of Rivendell only. Who know, the market may go crazy and bid it up.
I see the 650B SP hub and Velocity rim on Rivendell's web site and the
description has me puzzled. The 650B wheel will most likely supply
enough power for headlight and taillight, but not for charging USB items.
Now I'm not an electrical genius but I realize these dyno hubs won't do all
three at
Why not use Marathons?:
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/t001.htm
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So is it safe to let the seatpost clamp guide the rails into place?
If I remember correctly, all my Brookses were 1m off or so, and I just let
the clamps guide the rails in as I tightened.
I once saw an instruction seat for a Terry saddle that was real persnickety
in warning the consumer
Yes, a very old antique bike, bound to have lots of issues. Probably
rusted out internally. Jagged exposed metal can give you tetanus,
which is awful. I'm sure it will need a re-paint as well, never mind
the original lead-based paint that will cause developmental delays in
children.. Very unsafe
LOL! I'll be happy to come over and remove it from your premises for only
$50, you know, to keep you safe, and all that
On Saturday, October 12, 2013 11:09:28 AM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
Yes, a very old antique bike, bound to have lots of issues. Probably
rusted out internally.
This is not the Mixte you're looking for.
*waves hand*
*looks at bank account*
*reminds self he's a teacher in Philly*
*Cries*
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I did a portion of the Montana section last year on my Sam of the Hill
Borne through Adventure cycling. They sent an email announcing the book
tour and I signed up for Berkeley. Adventure cycling is a non-profit
organization. You can tell because the email asked if I wanted to volunteer
to
My experience tells me that you will be able to charge devices just fine.
Things I've found
IPhone - with screen on and running a route on mapmyride app will maintain a
charge but not add to.
With phone just plugged in doing nothing it charges up
quickly even while
In the middle of my own assembly project, I found your observations quite
valid. The Trek looks great. Safe travels and enjoy the riding in California.
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What types are there?
Do they cause drag? Or have they overcome that with newer technology?
I want something that has zero drag if such a thing exists, and more than
800 lumens. Am I dreaming?
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On Oct 12, 2013 12:56 PM, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote:
What types are there?
Do they cause drag? Or have they overcome that with newer technology?
I want something that has zero drag if such a thing exists, and more than
800 lumens. Am I dreaming?
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On Friday, October 11, 2013 3:30:42 AM UTC-4, Charlie R wrote:
These don't come up often - looks real good with some nice equipment.
Way big for me and not associated in any way other than a huge mixte
fan
Charlie
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500 lumens?
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I keep reminding myself that there is nothing I could do on this bike that
I can't do on my 62 cm Betty. Well, I could take that ugly rear rack off,
put the widest dirt-friendly tires on that would fit, find the right
bars/stem and have the most overly elegant mountain mixte in existence.
I'm partial to the HS420s, but you know me...
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Michael,
Everything you every wanted to know about bicycle lights.
http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/lightingsystems.htm
Matt
On Saturday, October 12, 2013 11:56:00 AM UTC-5, Michael wrote:
What types are there?
Do they cause drag? Or have they overcome that with newer
For what it's worth, I'm working on an early '70s all-Campy bike, and all
the cables are the same thickness. (brake size) Different cable heads
though. Don't know if it would matter, but I went ahead and sprung for NOS
derailleur cables, Just in case. On the other hand, I have English and
Good thought only this bike, and the bike where the derailler cable failed
were both DT shifters, hence no cable housing at all. The tightest bend is
clearly around the DT shifter itself. All other bends are much less than
that.
On Saturday, October 12, 2013 8:52:12 AM UTC-4, Ron Mc wrote:
I didn't want to confuse the thread on general cable wisdom, but while we
are on the topic of adjusting cables, am I alone in finding the Tektro
brakes very fussy to set up? All my other bikes have Paul's brakes, which
I find very easy. I've set these tekros up twice and each time I have
Hi Michael,
I can't tell you all the answers, but perhaps my experience will help.
I just got my a new dyno lighting system last week: Shimano DH-3D72 Dynamo
hub and B and M Lumotec IQ Cy N plus headlight and Seculite Plus taillight.
So far I really like the system. I don't have any objective
I have the HS420s on my AHH. I like em.
On Saturday, October 12, 2013, Coconutbill wrote:
I'm partial to the HS420s, but you know me...
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The CR720?
Hated them. Tried and tried and tried. Could not get them to work right.
-J
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also read Bicycle Quarterly; they do reviews
On Saturday, October 12, 2013 9:56:00 AM UTC-7, Michael wrote:
What types are there?
Do they cause drag? Or have they overcome that with newer technology?
I want something that has zero drag if such a thing exists, and more than
800 lumens. Am
Just installed a Shimano LX dynamo hub and an updside down Schmidt EDelux
light on my commuter. As for drag, I honestly couldn't feel any difference.
As for the light itself, I haven't used it at night yet, so I cannot
comment. The light is tucked under my porteur rack on the left side so it
My riding is taking me down a different path, hence I have several items
from a VO Rando build for sale.
VO Gran Cru stem, 1 inch, quill stem, chrome plated, 120mm, -17 degrees,
excellent condition- $60, shipped
More details here:
I'm no expert on these but my research is that SV-8 is a 2.4 watt hub. It
works well with the modern lights but since it puts out less power you have
to be at a higher speed to charge things like a GPS or iPhone. The PV-8 is
a 3 watt dyno and is a better match for charging devices. The
What kinda Tektro's?
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Hope you can ride soon! Bob
On Fri, Oct 11, 2013 at 10:45 PM, Manuel Acosta
manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote:
Ditto.
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I've had to ease Brooks saddles into seatposts in the past. Not just
Nitto. I use Terry saddles and try to be a bit more careful with the setup
there. Possibly because the Cro-Mo rails are hollow? They are sturdy as
I've never had a problem with a rail bending and have banged them around
A Schwalbe tire for under $30? Whoddu thunk? With the Marathon Mondial at
pennies shy of $90, seems like worth a try. They look aggressive enough
for off-road so even if they don't work out as an all rounder, you can use
them on Mendenhall any of David's rides :-). One thing about Schwalbe
Having donated the plastic Planet Bike fenders from my Atlantis to my wife's
new orange Surly LHT, I am searching for a new set. In reviewing the many
fender options, I have become intrigued by bamboo and wooden fenders.
If you have wooden fenders on any type of bike do you like them? Why or
Almost a kilo in weight for a 26 tire... sounds like punishment for
not putting your toys away.
On 10/12/13, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote:
A Schwalbe tire for under $30? Whoddu thunk? With the Marathon Mondial at
pennies shy of $90, seems like worth a try. They look aggressive enough
for
Recommendations?
On Oct 12, 2013 7:52 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Almost a kilo in weight for a 26 tire... sounds like punishment for
not putting your toys away.
On 10/12/13, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote:
A Schwalbe tire for under $30? Whoddu thunk? With the Marathon
i do not like wooden fenders. the flat ones do a lousy job as fenders, letting
any real water spray out to the sides. the nice rounded ones are crazy
expensive, arent adjustible in a strees-relieving way, and are way too thick,
eating into the precious mm of clearance. good metal fenders,
Thanks,
If the SP came in a 36 hole version that would be even better.I only see the
32.
meade
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I don't know what use you're looking for so keep that in mind... I
don't like heavy-duty tires, but that's because my kind of riding
doesn't need them. If you need 'em, you need 'em! :-)
That said, just going through Schwalbe's site, here are 26X50mm tires
that are all around 30% lighter in the
David,
Thanks for your recommendations, I'll spend some time looking over all of
them, probably tomorrow.
Best,
~Hugh
On Sat, Oct 12, 2013 at 9:06 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.comwrote:
I don't know what use you're looking for so keep that in mind... I
don't like heavy-duty
Hey gang,
A group of 9 met at my place in The Dalles, Wasco County, Oregon for a
country ramble. The weather was a bit drizzly to begin with, but luckily
only threatened to rain and we had a dry, though overcast ride. Temps were
nice in the mid fifties. The pack of nine endured a 50-mile loop to
I'm moving to a place with minimal space for my raging bike habit, and now
I must clean out the absurd amount of stuff I've amassed over the years,
namely two Atlantises. I'd prefer to sell locally, in the SF Bay Area.
Here's a link with all the stuff:
It's now at $2K with about three days left to go. I'm out of the bidding :-(
That was the original BIN price, whoever put the first bid on is
probably kicking themselves now!
On 10/12/13, Jamie nouveauw...@gmail.com wrote:
I keep reminding myself that there is nothing I could do on this bike
I think if Terry people could see the violence required to bend the rails
in the first place, they might not quibble about a little gentle urging to
make it slide into the post. Often, when the Brits are involved, there is
no plug and play.
On Saturday, October 12, 2013 7:44:20 AM UTC-7,
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