Price is a bit dear. Or perhaps more than a bit.
On Feb 4, 12:03 am, ageorgestew...@gmail.com
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No connection or editorializing here, just the link:
http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/2833303768.html
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Thanks all. I remember reading something from shimano about the rapid
rise's functionality, how instead of fighting the spring tension to
shift the rapid rise's reverse action allowed for a more natural
movement to the larger or smaller cogs. I'm sure someone somewhere
would dispute this, but it
On Sat, 2012-02-04 at 23:31 -0800, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote:
Schwalbe rates these as 4 stars for puncture resistance vs 5 for the
Supremes and I think 6 for the Marathon Pluses.
Would these good commuter tires in this context?
So much depends on the specifics of your commute. I commuted for
Nice build. Very nice build.
Looks like the brake levers are in reverse orientation (right to front,
left to rear)... not that there's anything wrong with that.
-Aaron Y.
Rochester, NY
On Sat, Feb 4, 2012 at 6:15 PM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote:
Oh man, look at all that shiny XTR
I've owned and Atlantis in the past and have one of the early Sams.
They are very similar riding bikes. I'd actually vote for the
Hillborne. The Atlantis is fantastic, no doubt about it. The
Hillborne just has a small difference that's hard to describe. But I
like it better. Could be the
I have reverse rise on two of my three bikes and don't have any
problems switching. (He says while whistling and fingers crossed
behind back.) Doesn't reall take any time to mentally switch between
the bikes. I don't find it to be limiting.
Then again, the two bikes that have reverse rise
With the trike I have to shove people out of the way. Actually, I only wheel
the trike in when a store is quiet: otherwise I leave it outside. The other
night I was wheeling it thru the aisles of the nearby Alberson's and the
manager showed a great interest I it -- where from, how much, etc. I
Not fighting the spring -- I wonder if that accounts for the smooth and precise
shifting?
Patrick Moore
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On Feb 5, 2012, at 6:12 AM, Rick richardholc...@yahoo.com wrote:
Thanks all. I remember reading something from shimano about the rapid
rise's functionality, how instead of fighting
Agree with Steve here. Where I commute and ride in Minnesota
generally seems more debris filled than Steve's area. Have ridden in
Washington DC a couple of times. Generally the trails and roads
seemed cleaner out there. Well, except maybe one section of the WOD
trail. Could have been a
On Sun, 2012-02-05 at 05:52 -0800, EricP wrote:
I have reverse rise on two of my three bikes and don't have any
problems switching. (He says while whistling and fingers crossed
behind back.)
For me it depends on the shifters. If the shifters work totally
differently, no conflict at all;
Aaron,
Here you go:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rasterdogs/sets/72157604146015375/
-JimD
On Feb 4, 2012, at 7:49 PM, Aaron Thomas wrote:
JimD,
You have any photos of your custom?
Aaron
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+1 on this.
Rivendell is a business I support because they are a great business.
-JimD
On Jan 31, 2012, at 4:36 PM, Smitty-A-Go-Go wrote:
I'd rather have the occasional $5-10 than have them discontinue the rebates
all together. There are places I shop because they're cheap but my attraction
One of the most beautiful bikes I've seen on RWB Owners Bunch. Job
well done!
On Feb 4, 11:54 am, reynoldslugs be...@perrylaw.net wrote:
Michael Lawrence helped me get this frame in about '99. After email
correspondence, we spoke on the phone; he was very pleasant to deal
with. These were
Wouldn't trade my Atlantis for any other bike.
Cheers!
lyle
On 4 February 2012 19:17, murphyjrfk murphyj...@gmail.com wrote:
i know it tends to be a different comparison, given the price and all.
but let's assume the price is the same. i can't decide. at all. and
price is an issue but
Brand-new 107mm, English threading. Installed it and found that my crankset
didn't have enough clearance, so I immediately removed it. Never ridden.
Yours for $40 shipped.
--Eric N
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If anyone has a set of the rapid rise derailers now being discussed on
the thread and wants to dispose of them, please let me know. Assuming
a reasonable price, I'll be glad to buy them. Thanks.
GeorgeS
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I would like to see the setup, but $2000 is a bit much for a beat-up
Atlantis with no gears and no rear brake.
Does an Atlantis really fit 60mm Big Apples? Between Kevin's bike on
Chasing Mailboxes, and this tale of a fixie with 60mm BAs, I have a
lot of sudden Atlantis envy.
These frames are
On Feb 5, 2012, at 10:36 AM, Philip Williamson wrote:
These frames are handbuilt in California, are they?
Philip
No. And what about the 2nd half of the same sentence that the poster wrote:
...and the frame/fork alone run about 2500 new. That's only about $500
overstated. Or is the
Agreed on the wheel stabilizer thing. I put one on a bike I built for my son
because of the aggressive front wheel flop, but I'm probably going to take it
off and hunt for another solution. It's not attractive.
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Thanks, Jim. That's a beauty! I love the orange.
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I was talking about the Platrack and Slickersack. I have Noodles on my QB, not
the Bullmoose. Just in case that's what you were asking about, here's a couple
of pics:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/4411496983/in/set-72157623567913352/
I finally got the freetime to get my 650B narrow Foss tubes installed.
It's on the Hilsen with Hetres. I did a 25 miler in the Berkeley hills
today and the Hetres ran as plump, cushy, smooth and rocket fast as usual.
I noted no difference in stiffness than when I've run the same tires with
Thanks. Those kits contain pulls but afaik not the all important keepers that
hold the zipper together at the bottom.
Patrick Moore
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On Jan 30, 2012, at 8:52 PM, LF fie...@gmail.com wrote:
Zipper repair kit to the rescue http://tinyurl.com/87tnr77. These kits
commonly live
Hi folks,
Just finished a couple of projects including a Trek 650b conversion that I
am pretty excited about and I've decided it time to sell some things that
aren't being used.
Ostrich Handlebar bag. Newer version with clear map case on top and
shoulder strap. Nice condition. Drilled
Hey folks,
thanks for the interest.
At this time it looks like the Phil Wod hub hub, Campy bar ends and VO
bottle cages are sold
Jason
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I'm 99% sure I've seen this bike locked outside of a bar in Chicago
Ukrainian Village and boy, it's seen better days!
On Feb 5, 12:53 pm, James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.net wrote:
On Feb 5, 2012, at 10:36 AM, Philip Williamson wrote:
These frames are handbuilt in California, are they?
I'm still looking for my very own 56cm Atlantis. Wink, wink, nudge
nudge!
I've got a minty 58cm orange Rambo to trade (or cash!)
I'm going to be in SF in Sept so either I find one used by then or I
have to plunk down for a new one!
All the best!
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Eric:
The mid-range sizes are really popular. If you are able to fit either
side of 56, there have been a couple posted here recently; a 54.5
complete a red 58 ff. But if 56 is perfect, that's the way to go.
It's not like you'll be replacing it any time soon.
When I got my Atlantis in '03,
A SS Atlantis? And the bike's been all over the place on tours?
Sounds kinda weird.
The guy states no dents but it sounds like it's been pretty casually
maintained. I sure wouldn't jump on this one sight unseen. I've got
Mavic A 719 rims while stout, even they can get beaten up. Figure
In Sept I'm going to do a solo bike tour from Portland to SF and
possibly to Santa Barbara, if there's enough time. A stop by Riv is
in order as the last time I was out there I didn't have enough time.
But if one doesn't materialize by then I think it'd be awesome to go
all out and scoop up a
My next project is a fatter tired road bike. 58 ram is in the running. Are you
trying to part with a frameset or a whole bike?
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Uh folks there's a football game on?
On Sunday, February 5, 2012, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
My next project is a fatter tired road bike. 58 ram is in the running.
Are you trying to part with a frameset or a whole bike?
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Hmmm, I think I'll go re-lube my drivetrain.
On 2/5/12, robert zeidler zeidler.rob...@gmail.com wrote:
Uh folks there's a football game on?
On Sunday, February 5, 2012, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
My next project is a fatter tired road bike. 58 ram is in the running.
Are you trying to
My best friend is repainting and rebuilding his 70s era Mercian Vincitore.
In his quest to renew this great bike, he has decided to part with the old
bits. He was about to list a bunch of stuff on ebay, so I asked him to let
me first see if the group has any interest. He hasn't taken any
Here in the Norther Calif. Bay Area we are having a very unusual winter.
Very little rain.
My theory is that this is happening because I got Splats in preparation for the
wet season.
Here a couple of photos of the problem.
Spring time in winter:
I'm used to 'old school' cone cup bearings.
How long do the sealed bearing on these modern Ultegra hubs go before they need
replacing or servicing.
Mine have about 15k miles on them.
-JimD
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Gearing up for some maintenance on my custom Riv.
How often do folks 'renew' the framesaver on frames?
-JimD
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… and yet more maintenance questions;
How often do PW BB bracket bearing go between servicing?
Everything on the custom is nearing the 15 k mark - working fine but wonder
what I should be doing.
-JImD
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Ultegra hubs are cup and cone. I overhaul and replace the balls about every
~10K miles, though they haven't really needed it that soon.
Elton Pope-Lance
Natick, MA
On Feb 5, 2012, at 9:44 PM, jimD wrote:
I'm used to 'old school' cone cup bearings.
How long do the sealed bearing on these
On Friday, January 27, 2012 11:11:52 PM UTC-5, PatKendall wrote:
I could have been more clear in my question. My concern was with the
build and ride quality of the San Marcos. The whole Rivendell thing is
relatively new to me, but I am enthused about what I'm reading. The
only negative
I went for an easy 20 mile spin this afternoon. Short sleeves, bare
legs. Unreal weather.
We desperately need some rain!
Bill
Stockton, CA
On Feb 5, 6:42 pm, jimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote:
Here in the Norther Calif. Bay Area we are having a very unusual winter.
Very little rain.
My
Every couple years here in the PNW. From what I recall that's
probably overkill.
Ryan
On Feb 5, 6:46 pm, jimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote:
Gearing up for some maintenance on my custom Riv.
How often do folks 'renew' the framesaver on frames?
-JimD
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Another vote from the PNW...never...probably underkill.
Rob
On Feb 5, 7:53 pm, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote:
Every couple years here in the PNW. From what I recall that's
probably overkill.
Ryan
On Feb 5, 6:46 pm, jimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote:
Gearing up for some maintenance
This weekend was beautiful in Seattle. Clear, upper 50's, fantastic.
Could have used the splats a couple weeks ago though.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/77502424@N00/6703906605
Rob
On Feb 5, 7:48 pm, Bill M. bmenn...@comcast.net wrote:
I went for an easy 20 mile spin this afternoon. Short
Eric:
They built my Atlantis. We spoke on the phone about the parts it's
a pretty standard build. I'm a real DIY guy, and could not have done
it better. Maybe an hour from opening the box to throwing a leg over
it. The last time I looked, their regular build was about perfect.
Figure out a
44 miles in the Kent Valley today on the Bleriot, 55 degrees or so,
sunny, no wind to speak of, and of course the Bleriot rode like a
champ. Except, however, for the fact that the pump I carry
underneath the main horizontal tube kept sliding out even though it is
strapped in with two velcro
please keep then on through the first week of March, as I'm riding the
SFR 300K then.
Very wet December here in San Diego, not much rain since then... It
was about 72 at the house today with clear skies. Unusually warm, but
also kinda normal.
Esteban
San Diego, Calif.
On Feb 5, 8:04 pm, rob
With matching red bullmoose to boot!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/56cm-Rivendell-Bombadil-Frameset-and-Bullmoose-Bar-/250989348223?pt=Mountain_Bikeshash=item3a7021857f#ht_500wt_1413
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Definitely a spectacular day! But wait looking at your flickr stream
there's a sandwich from Caveman! Did they reopen?
Scott getting his hopes up Postlewait
Seattle, WA
On Feb 5, 2012, at 8:23 PM, awilliams53 wrote:
44 miles in the Kent Valley today on the Bleriot, 55 degrees or so,
On Feb 5, 2012, at 8:46 PM, jimD wrote:
Gearing up for some maintenance on my custom Riv.
How often do folks 'renew' the framesaver on frames?
Hmm. I've never re-savered my 1996 All-Rounder. I savered my wife's Heron
Road when I got that for her, not sure how many years ago (I 'spose ca.
Never. I believe frames rust from the outside in. Make sure there's a way for
water to drain out of the bottom bracket, and you shouldn't have problems with
rust.
–Eric N
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On Feb 5, 2012, at 6:46 PM, jimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote:
Gearing up for some maintenance
There's no way to service them, so just wait until they fail. My first set
lasted about three years (15,000 miles?) on my fixed-gear Quickbeam.
–Eric N
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On Feb 5, 2012, at 6:49 PM, jimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote:
… and yet more maintenance questions;
How often do
I just re-savered my '09 AHH (about 7k miles) when I put a new bottom
bracket in. I was surprised how clean the inside was - still clear as a
bell with no sign of water or rust. The drain hole works.
Brian
Seattle WA
On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 9:34 PM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote:
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