My two cents: I haven't used the Backabike, but I commuted for many years
with a Sackville large saddlebag and no-name canvas panniers with
drawstring and plastic buckle closure (similar to Carridice Super C). I'm
currently commuting with a set of new Ortlieb High Visibility Roll-tops
If you lived there before 1938, you wouldn't have;^)
On Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at 8:30:43 PM UTC-5, Scott Calhoun wrote:
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> Point taken Jack—if I lived in Seattle, I might feel differently about
> dryers.
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You might want to take a look at a recent FS post here that lists Baggins,
Tubus, etc. He forgot to list them with a price, but his photo link shows
Sackville rear bags I've never seen before. They look big and someone attached
modern plastic sliders on the back.
Or contact me! I have a way
I've done some longer (100k-ish) rides on the Soma Clarence bars, which
have a similar but not identical shape to these. No issues came up for me
at all running thick foam grips and MTB trigger shifters. For mixed terrain
in particular, those are my preferred shape.
KJ
On Monday, January 27,
Paul,
So sorry to learn about your close call. I have had a few close calls on my
bike with cars. I’ve been able to keep riding, though at least one encounter
had me quite shaken. All this to express my understanding with your situation.
It is not hard for me to imagine that at some point I
I don't need convincing -- I already have two Rivendells, albeit older
models with shorter chain stays. I know, too, that of course you can
calculate the stresses, but the raw numbers tell only part of the story.
Certainly, we know that frames such as the Gus Boots are more than strong
enough,
Grey with red fills, headtube and a panel behind the Rivendell decal. Kinda
like a brightened up version of the original Hunqapillar scheme. As seen on
this Kirk frame, which Joe Bell painted.
On Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 11:51:39 AM UTC-8, Roberta wrote:
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>
> What color are you
Just kidding I'm nowhere near desperate but I figured I'd try and see if
anybody wanted to sell a 56 CM saluki frame and fork?
I'm expecting crickets but hey you never know?
Best Regards,
Hugh
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Have you ridden a nice recumbent trike?
Brynnar
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I'm only 61 and I have to admit to having the same feelings you're
having. It's not just the fear of being so injured I end up in the
hospital. The last time I was taken to emergency and admitted, I contracted
a lung infection in the hospital which was partially antibiotic resistant,
and
Good example, Christopher. I resumed motorcycle riding 10 years ago because I'd
always wanted a Harley and promptly sold it. I still like the bikes and ebikes
at 57-years-old, but I don't need the motorcycles anymore.
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I had downtubers there on a mini velo once. Worked great.
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Roberta, I'll spill on the Instagram PM thing. I'm saving the big reveal for
when the frame is here and I can blast y'all with pics
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Lovely Eric! Congrats on the build.
Paul GermainMidlothian, Va.
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Wow, those Hillibikes are really growing on me. That's a beautiful orange on
the Susie. I
Riv sold it as a 58, but it has much more of a dropped top tube than lugged
Rivs. It’s a solid size Large. It may measure 57cm from the center of the BB to
the top of the top tube.
BL in EC
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This is a tough and personal question. I think it boils down to the amount of
risk you are willing to accept. All activities (even sitting in your house)
come with some risk. At some point the risk or perceived risk of an activity is
outweighed by the enjoyment of an activity. For me,
What's the lifta-tube length on that beauty!
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I almost never post here, but that is the best location for shifter bosses
of all time.
Cheers
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>From an engineering perspective, I worry about excessive flex with super
long chain stays. I don't believe super short stays deliver significantly
better acceleration, but I wonder if super long stays might rob energy from
the drive train, "flubbing out" your pedal strokes. Also, some of the
Bill, any idea what 57cm means on this frame?
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Rocky - dog deep into those pockets! This is the bike for your wife and she
deserves it (I’ve never met her but I have a gut feeling )
Joe - yes, I am not sure you shouldn’t have had BF Blue on your custom! This
paint is to die for - and I would never ever have dreamt it up but it’s
Congratulations on getting exactly the right size frame for you. It will be a
joy to ride. Look forward to photos of the build.
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I'm turning 67 in a week, and haven't ridden in a couple of months. The
last time out, a woman blew a stop sign at an intersection -- presumably
while texting, base on her body language -- and if I'd been 100 feet closer
to the intersection, I would have been creamed. I shook for a couple of
I know this is the place where everyone is inclined to say keep riding no
matter what, but I can't support that. It's not the safest activity in the
world - at least not with the lousy infrastructure this country provides for
cyclists - and you don't have to do it. If you've been off the bike
I don't have any more details. It's close to me if anyone needs a proxy, I
can probably sort out the time.
https://fayar.craigslist.org/bik/d/fayetteville-dirt-road-daytripper/7065145511.html
Paul in NW Arkansas
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For the Engineer - the bike frame is a simple truss - one can calculate the
defection.
But don’t waste you time over thinking a Rivendell - just ride one and you’ll
be sold.
> On Jan 30, 2020, at 5:21 PM, S wrote:
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> From an engineering perspective, I worry about excessive flex with super
That model was built with the fork from a Simple One and it has horizontal Riv
dropouts so it would be easy to set up as a single speed. (I have one of them).
BL in EC
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That is gorgeous
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Robert, thank you for your reply. My PBH is 84; maybe that’s why it felt a
little cramped regarding the saddle and pedal relationship. Good luck with
your sale!
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That's a beautiful shade of orange. Awsome detail on the lug paint.
You'll have to remember to look down at it only when not movinG
On Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 9:44:49 AM UTC-5, lconley wrote:
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> My Custom is almost ready
>
> [image: Custom.png]
>
> Laing
> Delray FL
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>
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Oh, Paul, this is so sad. And relatable. If I had a close call like yours, I
might be very tempted to put the bike away. I got banged up hiking 2 weeks ago
and being injured is no joke - and the older you get, the more terrifying it
is. I’m in my 30s, but that’s my theory. Top fears: hitting my
Leah addresses another thing I meant to include and forgot because I'm not in
my 30s anymore and forget stuff: I used to ride all kinds of ridiculous
car-crowded roads I don't anymore; my attitude was I had "a right" to be there
and would not yield. Well that was dumb and I stopped doing it. I
These are great prices. I need none of these things but am so tempted.
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Love to see someone really pushing the limits of a custom frame design. Can’t
wait to see this thing built up.
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Doug,
Yes, that's how I ride, too, and with your (knock on wood) results. I probably
got it from being a motorcyclist before cyclist, you get pretty good at
predicting what that idiot is going to do and then watching them do it. One of
my favorite things to shout at a motorist meeting my low
Paul:
Most of those who've commented are of an age where they may remember the
term "defensive driving". I try to practice "defensive cycling." To me,
that means viewing every situation for the potential to go wrong. Is that
car rolling up at an intersection really going to stop, or will it
>
> Very nice. Also a combination of fillet brazing and lugs.
Laing
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Light is sold. Wheelset still available. Lowering to $325 plus shipping.
David
On Monday, January 27, 2020 at 3:19:34 PM UTC-6, David B wrote:
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> Had these on my Clem that I've been using for kid-haulin' to local parks -
> no serious miles on these. Kids are getting bigger, so switching to a
>
Updates, price drops, or best offer:
Tubus Cargo Rack. Cut the two curvy hook things to better accommodate
saddle bags. $60 plus shipping
Sackville Saddlesack Medium in grey ripstop fabric. $120 plus shipping.
Pass & Stow 5-rail rack, early version before they made it
modular/take-apart-able.
Yes and the numbers are surprisingly close to yours although I'm shorter. But I
specified a very upright position to accommodate my bad right hand, I suspect
the headtube is way up there and tipped back.
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Perhaps one day Rivendell will make a bigger brother (or sister) to the
Backabikes; I'll bite then.
On Thu, Jan 30, 2020 at 11:50 AM Patrick Moore wrote:
> Thanks, Joe; saw both pairs. I like the crisp new look of the Bikeabags
> and what seems to be the much stiffer canvas, so I'll hold off
Thanks, Joe; saw both pairs. I like the crisp new look of the Bikeabags and
what seems to be the much stiffer canvas, so I'll hold off for now.
On Thu, Jan 30, 2020 at 1:13 AM Joe Bernard wrote:
> You might want to take a look at a recent FS post here that lists Baggins,
> Tubus, etc. He
This was all they sent me. Working out the last details on the headtube
mounted shifters (the "Yet So Far" part).
It is a long top tube, long chain stay 650B for my 6' tall, 83 PBH body. I
actually need a custom for correct fit - I am tired of long stems and
setback seatposts - it is somewhere
Joe,
What color are you painting it? All I know is that the lug cutouts will be
red.
Roberta
On Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 1:37:36 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote:
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> Yes and the numbers are surprisingly close to yours although I'm shorter.
> But I specified a very upright position to
There are shifter bosses on both sides of the headtube. It is a drop bar
bike. Downtube shifters are a little to far to reach for me these days, I
don't really like bar end shifters, stem shifters seem a little high and
the shifter cables never look right when they are long enough to allow
Oooh this looks like it will be fun! PLease post pics when you get it and a
run down of your process1
On Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 9:44:49 AM UTC-5, lconley wrote:
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> My Custom is almost ready
>
> [image: Custom.png]
>
> Laing
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> I thought this was going to be a thread about the Metallica black
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Thats awesome Laing!
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On Thu, Jan 30, 2020 at 12:17 PM lconley wrote:
> There are shifter bosses on both sides of the headtube. It is a drop bar
> bike. Downtube shifters are a little to far to reach for me these days, I
> don't really like bar end shifters, stem shifters seem a little high and
> the shifter cables
Why not a full frame pic?
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Ah, you don't have the frame yet. This explains things!
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Supercool! We definitely need pics when it is built. Congrats!
Chris
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Interesting shifter boss location!
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> My Custom is almost ready
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> [image: Custom.png]
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> Laing
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oh my heart stopped, beautiful!
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Ugh . Just the bike I was looking for but unfortunately can’t pull the
trigger right now. Such a beautiful Betty and a perfect build for my wife.
Whoever buys it will be very lucky.
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