Most things, I'd been already leaning towards or doing. But for a few, I just
needed a nudge. Probably albas, platform pedals, and big saddlebags are the
changes with the biggest payback for me.
But the main take-away, upon reflection (because you know, all this talk on
this and the i-bob
beautiful roads - great country.
On Thursday, November 21, 2013 8:14:12 AM UTC-6, Mike wrote:
That sure looks like a great ride. Thanks for posting the pictures.
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My wife just purchased one of these ponchos. They're designed in Portland
and made in Vietnam if I'm not mistaken. We purchased one direct from the
designer and she says her and her husband cycle in them all the time. She
said she would have had them made locally but the price would have been
Very nice. Don't recall seeing this before. Thanks
On Thursday, November 21, 2013 11:57:27 AM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote:
I've actually posted this photo a lot...
https://plus.google.com/photos/110759113894226395434/albums/5948811384486030177
Hopefully link works. Set to public.
Cream SKS Long boards are on the way from Rivendell. But the rest of it is
mostly complete. Yes, I realize the saddle looks terrible, but it still
works ;)
New Components
After completing the 650b conversion of my Trek 620 I find myself wanting a
smaller bag for it. Currently it has a Carradice Barley Bag on the SQR
system. Left over from my commuting days. I doubt I will ever need a bag
that large for the kind of day rides I do on this bike and am looking
This is still a go, if anyone's interested. Skies look dry, even if roads
might be a touch damp. My friend Mark on his red Bike Friday will be in
front of the Ferry Building by 10, will hang around for a bit, then get
going. Probably going to skip the unpaved part of Bolinas Ridge, due to
Hello,
I have a 52cm Bosco Bar, never riden, just mounted on a stem. There's a
tiny scratch from mounting which is why I did not return it to Rivendell..
otherwise, it's in great shape! These bars are pretty pricey new, $93, so
I would like to trade for something of comperable value if
Still no catalogue in Staten Island, NY. I requested one as soon as Riv
sent out the announcement for the 5000 freebies. Should I drop them a note?
Joe
On Sunday, November 3, 2013 2:19:39 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote:
I had a pleasant surprise last week when I found the new Riv catalogue
#7 Yes I have.
Jim (Madison)
On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 9:13:18 AM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote:
1. Think it through, first. Test it first, before committing, if you can.
If there are instructions, read the instructions. This applies in great
heaping spades to cable housing. (And how do
I would assume the price reflects quality material and quality USA labor at USA
wages.
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I've never been a racer so a lot of what Grant is trying to get away from never
applied.
But a few things REALLY changed daily biking for me:
Ponchos: so so much cooler! No wrestler trying to make weight by running stairs
in plastic bag feeling anymore for those rainy commutes.
Bike size. I
hi is the bag still availabe?
wendy
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Deal
they'd fit pretty easy in a large sackville
-Evan
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Hi Ryan
Nice talking with you.
Here is the bike I had built for me this summer.
The best bike I have ever owned!
http://www.fitzcyclez.com/word.html
It's the orange one.
Tom Dusky
248-544-4443
248-915-0222 cell
tdu...@gmail.com
On Nov 18, 2013, at 8:38 PM, Abcyclehank wrote:
Tom,
I may
Excellent - time to flatter by imitation.
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You should post a picture of that old Raleigh...then maybe I'll post a
picture of my soewhat rivved PX-10
On Thursday, November 21, 2013 10:59:33 AM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote:
Baggy pants, lightweight merino wool tops and undies (forget cotton)
Brooks saddle and way that works as a system with
That sure looks like a great ride. Thanks for posting the pictures.
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As others have said:
A bike repair stand. I bought a Cinelli almost thirty years ago and it was
the best $75.00 I ever spent.
Separate tool box. I have one of those mechanic ones with multiple sections
and wheels. This is just for bike tools and parts.
Tool trolley. It is just a light weight
Sounds and looks like a very nice jacket.
Someone will have to post back and tell us if it works well.
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Has anyone mentioned Tiagra stoves yet? Heating a (disgusting) can of hash this
summer at 5000' for me and my 12 year old son was too cool for words.
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A week's worth of groceries for my family of four in panniers and saddlebag -
handling improved if anything. Case of beer in a handlebar basket - handling
definately did not improve.
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Rivendell reminded me how beautiful lugged frames can be.
That a nice bike doesn't have to have dropped bars.
That you don't have to wear bike specific clothes.
Toe clips and straps are not needed.
Kick stands can be very useful.
What hasn't and will never work for me, carrying anything behind
What about it makes it worth such a high price?
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I get around 31 miles, but yeah we can drop down below Gleason it might be
better to look for a protected area anyway. Do you remember how much
climbing there is on SCD road? I suspect we can make better time then going
down Mendenhall as the conditions will be better.
Also I forgot to mention
Jim, looks great! Fantastic color on that frame BTW. How is what I
presume to be a relatively low BB height working out? I've played
around with doing just that on my Riv Road, but am not sure I can
quite fit Hetres in there.
On 11/21/13, Edwin W dweenda...@hotmail.com wrote:
Looks like a (Maxi)
Baggy pants, lightweight merino wool tops and undies (forget cotton)
Brooks saddle and way that works as a system with baggy pants
The whole semi-upright riding system with fit, platform pedals and, in my
case, moustache cockpit with Technomic stem and barcons (my old Zeus
shifters are so cool
Made the trek out to Walnut Creek this afternoon. Wheelbuilder Rich Lesnik
gave me such a great deal tuning up a couple of wheels, I felt compelled to
visit Bike, Book Hatchet to drive up sales.
Having seen many photos, I was expecting a nice venue. But this place is
really spectacular. It
I've actually posted this photo a lot...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/Raleigh/aP4140012.jpg
On Thursday, November 21, 2013 11:14:50 AM UTC-6, Ryan wrote:
You should post a picture of that old Raleigh...then maybe I'll post a
picture of my soewhat rivved PX-10
On
Looks like a (Maxi) Mini Velo!
On Thursday, November 21, 2013 2:33:39 PM UTC-6, Jim Bronson wrote:
https://plus.google.com/photos/110759113894226395434/albums/5948811384486030177
Hopefully link works. Set to public.
Cream SKS Long boards are on the way from Rivendell. But the rest of it
double kickstand with a loaded bike
On Thursday, November 21, 2013 1:23:19 AM UTC-6, Anne Paulson wrote:
If you go on a long enough bike tour, you end up in a lot of places
where there aren't any trees. The first time I rode across the US, I
didn't have a kickstand on my bike, and my riding
Andy - Telling reply to the OP, and I too am glad you're ok. Tom
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It looks like a great jacket but it really needs a hood for double duty.
Just a snap on hood would work just fine.
On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 10:22:14 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote:
I think the new English Jacket looks pretty swank. Who is getting one
from the pre-sale?
I'm
Breathable, like a cotton shirt yet waterproof. Hearty. Those are the
qualities that describe my ventile jacket, and this sounds very similar
from Riv's description. If you don't like getting wet from your own sweat
or from the rain, this is the jacket for you.
With abandon,
Patrick
On
Trangia stoves? They are great wee stoves. Though we have two burners, I
prefer my Kelly Kettle (no fuel to carry), when I take a stove at all
because it's an easy way to grill steak.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Thursday, November 21, 2013 11:10:04 AM UTC-7, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote:
Has anyone
Bring it up to Portland. I'll take it.
On Thu, Nov 21, 2013 at 11:35 AM, Coconutbill evan.spa...@gmail.com wrote:
Hello,
I have a 52cm Bosco Bar, never riden, just mounted on a stem. There's a
tiny scratch from mounting which is why I did not return it to Rivendell..
otherwise, it's in
I like it. But that is some serious coin for a jacket.
For a different look,
you could pay
morehttp://www.brooksengland.com/catalogue-and-shop/clothing/john+Boultbee+Clothing/ELDER+STREET+Cycling+Jacket/
you could pay
Bicycle hipster gear. I'd rather wear cheaper clothing to commute in and
then change when I get there.
On Thu, Nov 21, 2013 at 9:36 PM, Tom Virgil tevir...@gmail.com wrote:
I like it. But that is some serious coin for a jacket.
For a different look,
you could pay
Get crackin' on that project, running out of time! Hopefully the 170s
will be fine. Are you going to put Hetres on?
On 11/21/13, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote:
I shortened the cranks from 180 to 170 to compensate for the low BB height,
plus the 180s were hurting my knees. I ride 175s
You could miss a reply that way, and clutters up the thread listing to have
two going at one time about the same subject.
Why does this happen?
Maybe it is the forum thread equivalent of a double TT?
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Really? A bike blazer? You could get a nice tweed blazer at Goodwill for
25 bucks.
On Thu, Nov 21, 2013 at 7:57 PM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote:
Bicycle hipster gear. I'd rather wear cheaper clothing to commute in and
then change when I get there.
On Thu, Nov 21, 2013 at
Wait, is this the CV list? The comments confused me. Looks like a well
made jacket you could wear or years, I am a firm believer in paying for
quality. It's why I like my MB2 but love my Rivendell
On Nov 21, 2013 11:53 PM, Ken Mattina ken.matt...@gmail.com wrote:
Really? A bike blazer? You
What will there be more handwringing over?
A. It's too expensive
B. It would have been nice if it had this feature
C. It's not as nice as what I wear (which was cheaper)
D. Only conformists would buy that
E. Unfair! they don't make it in my size!
F. Unfair! they already sold out in my size!
On Thursday, November 21, 2013 8:53:49 PM UTC-8, ken.m...@gmail.com wrote:
Really? A bike blazer? You could get a nice tweed blazer at Goodwill for
25 bucks.
I actually think that might be a good way to go with something like this.
~Tom
On Thu, Nov 21, 2013 at 7:57 PM, Jim Bronson
G. I bought the one at Velo-Orange for $175. The left sleeve is longer
than the right. How can I fix that?
On 11/21/13, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
What will there be more handwringing over?
A. It's too expensive
B. It would have been nice if it had this feature
C. It's not
Count me in ... most likely.
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Well it is in your neighborhood :-)
-Hugh
On Nov 21, 2013 9:52 PM, Coconutbill evan.spa...@gmail.com wrote:
Count me in ... most likely.
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Hi folks,
I'd like to sell a nearly new set of Evo Line Mondials (the folding
version) in 28x1.75 size (700c). Not a model that Riv sells, so here's the
Schwalbe page on them:
http://www.schwalbe.com/en/tour-reader/marathon-mondial.html
1.75 translates to about 44.5mm, although on my 22.5mm
Website says 40mm with fenders max, and it also says 38mm with fenders max.
So which is it?
What's the biggest tires you fit on yours with fenders?
Thanks for the info.
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You're not gonna get a real straight answer since tire sizes aren't true
either. For instance, with 40-622s on my Hilsen, I have about 1.5cm
clearance at the chainstays.
On Thu, Nov 21, 2013 at 11:00 PM, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote:
Website says 40mm with fenders max, and it also says
1. Rear car trunk rack as repair stand (learned from Jim Langley site).
2. Hand clamp as third hand for holding pads against rims while attaching
brake cables.
3. Leave brake cable adjuster barrel half way in/out so you can adjust
either way depending on if the newly attached cable
Put something meaningful on your bike. To make it your own.
Leafs. Twine. Ring. whatever
On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 6:04:07 AM UTC-8, Tony DeFilippo wrote:
Whether it's an application of beeswax, a dab of a specific grease, quirky
cable routing... What is your own favorite tip or trick
Melon
On Nov 21, 2013 11:41 PM, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com
wrote:
Put something meaningful on your bike. To make it your own.
Leafs. Twine. Ring. whatever
On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 6:04:07 AM UTC-8, Tony DeFilippo wrote:
Whether it's an application of beeswax, a dab of
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