That was awesome Brian! Thanks so much! I could not have done that without
your and Bruce's help. At least, not in one afternoon. ;) Mine came out a
bit wonky, but not bad at all for the first time. The hands-on workshop
idea worked out fabulously. I suspect there will be more. It's a great way
Wow. Beautiful bicycle!
On Sunday, 27 January 2013 18:03:58 UTC-5, hsmitham wrote:
Well after an excruciatingly long process, selling bikes, wheel sets and
making the decision which Rivendell bicycle to go with, color, parts… I
finally rode my new steed…oh yeah I did my usual over
Have some pics of this steed to show us??
On Sat, Jan 26, 2013 at 8:04 PM, capnjack capn_j...@bellsouth.net wrote:
After riding for years, I, just last summer bought a SOMA Fabrications
Extra Smoothie. I am 65 and don't race, but I had a super light
Specialized Roubaix Pro and it was just
something I discovered pedaling into the teeth of a beating south wind this
weekend - a tall rando bag acts as a faring, and reduces drag. Seriously,
it directs the wind flow and reduces the parachute effect of your torso
and thighs. It was also a great place to stuff my layers as the day
Not feelin the B68 love? I too prefer the B17, but I have always
especially liked the B67 and B68 for around-town, and yet wondered whether
they'd be too wide for longer, harder riding.
Beautiful bike... I'm wondering why the derailleur cables both route down
the right side? At first glance
Congrats -- enjoy it. Nice build.
On Sun, Jan 27, 2013 at 4:03 PM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote:
Well after an excruciatingly long process, selling bikes, wheel sets and
making the decision which Rivendell bicycle to go with, color, parts… I
finally rode my new steed…oh yeah I did my
On Mon, 2013-01-28 at 06:53 -0800, Ron Mc wrote:
something I discovered pedaling into the teeth of a beating south wind
this weekend - a tall rando bag acts as a faring, and reduces drag.
Seriously, it directs the wind flow and reduces the parachute effect
of your torso and thighs. It was
I used JB Greens for about six months and they are good tires, but for my
money I'd choose a Kojak (330 grams with kevlar belt and beads, $60) at a
close to true 35. Or, I'd go to the other extreme and look closely at one
of the Grand Bois tires. For errands and commuting the Kojaks roll very
well
Thanks -- wish I'd seen it earlier. The 100s are sold out and the 110s will
be too long. Damn!
On Sun, Jan 27, 2013 at 4:02 PM, David Banzer daban...@gmail.com wrote:
I second the appeal to Riv to remake those stems, but with a much longer
quill. I do think that, if you are going to raise a
Very nice! Love those tires.
On Sunday, January 27, 2013 6:03:58 PM UTC-5, hsmitham wrote:
Well after an excruciatingly long process, selling bikes, wheel sets and
making the decision which Rivendell bicycle to go with, color, parts… I
finally rode my new steed…oh yeah I did my usual over
Hey! Next time invite me! Also, sell me your silver down tube shifters!
It was such a lame day weather wise, I did make it out to the bike works sale
though. A guy on a very pretty Atlantis was there and it seemed like Boke Works
made out ok in the sale.
- Ryan
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That drawing was from Will @ Riv who pack the Hilsen. It was a nice touch,
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On Sunday, January 27, 2013 8:25:25 PM UTC-8, Chris wrote:
Nice. That's such a cool ride. Looks like you put a ton of thought into
the build. Was that writing on the top of the box
Thanks Rene, those are the Hetres and I drove them through dirt, mud and
water and the dirt just falls off and the ride is so comfortable and fast!
I paced a young fellow riding 23c slicks and was fine. My nephew thinks I
freaked the guy out, I was just putting the tires and bike through the
After seeing this post I wish I lived up in Seattle. Nice wraps.
On Sunday, January 27, 2013 8:15:14 PM UTC-8, stonehog wrote:
This afternoon, four mad-rad RBW list members got together for a bar
taping fest in a Seattle garage (yes, it was raining). Amazingly, all
members arrived on their
Hi John,
My Greens measure a full 35 mm on my wideish Weinman rims that came on the
Miyata 615gt. Love them.
Tom Palmer
Twin Lake MI
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Oh man, that's a great looking AHH with the Herse crank. Love it.
On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 2:10 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.comwrote:
Greens are Great! Get 'em!
On Sun, Jan 27, 2013 at 9:08 PM, Brian Hanson stone...@gmail.com wrote:
I love 'em. They offer a nice advantage in that
Amazon has a couple of brands in different lengths.
Jim
On Sunday, January 27, 2013 3:55:03 PM UTC-10, Fully Lugged wrote:
Wonder if anyone on the lists has a suggestion. A local rider needs a new
fork for his steel non-shock absorber frame MTB. It's actually used as a
heavy duty road
Jack Brown Green tires are lightweight and supple, but very susceptible to
flats in my experience. Forget it when the roads are wet, flat city.
On Sunday, January 27, 2013 7:11:56 PM UTC-5, john wrote:
Any out there with opinions on the Browns? Either green or blue? I
currently ride
On Monday, January 28, 2013 6:53:02 AM UTC-8, Ron Mc wrote:
something I discovered pedaling into the teeth of a beating south wind
this weekend - a tall rando bag acts as a faring, and reduces drag.
Seriously, it directs the wind flow and reduces the parachute effect of
your torso and
I've been running Jack Browns for two years. I love them...I recently
put some Gran Bois 700x29 on my Ram going from the Ram to the AHH with
the JB's I find the JB's to be more comfortable (note they are wider
and run a bit less pressure- DUH) I had Pasela's on my Quickbeam and
The derailleur cables down one side are because it was only designed around
a rear derailleur only setup. The 2nd one on this bike is because there is
a rear brake hanger connected to the mount for the cable stop adjuster.
This shot shows it
well.
everyone should have a chifferobe on their bike.
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Q6mnvf5jCuQ/UP_57ZBzwwI/AbM/yxh3ehF8fcw/s1600/aP1180003.jpg
Even my cat likes it
On Monday, January 28, 2013 9:58:27 AM UTC-6, Cyclofiend Jim wrote:
On Monday, January 28, 2013 6:53:02 AM UTC-8, Ron Mc
That's cute. Segue-ing violently: How have any of y'all carried ~ 8 lb
animals on your bikes? I'd like to find a way to carry my trained
attack/guard Chihuahua (who pees in fright when I come to take him to the
car) on my bikes.
On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 9:31 AM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote:
BTW: My question is serious. I don't have and don't want a front platform
rack, but my Fargo has front low riders and a rear Logo. I suppose I could
just stuff him into the Sackville on the Riv -- he likes to burrow -- but
I'd hate to get pee stains on it.
On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 9:40 AM, PATRICK
Hey Patrick, I ride with my Chihuahua Dirk in one of these:
http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/products/mutt-mover-dog-backpack
He loves it and gets really excited when I bring it out to pedal him to
doggy daycare.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/41335973@N00/8123497062/
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On Monday, January 28,
I hope they do have both FD and RD braze ons for the frame. If I wanted
simple ... I'd but a single speed ! You can play all you want with
leaving off these braze ons and calling it a wonderspeed ... but really ...
many want to use a FD on such a bike !
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That's great -- must look it up. Tell me: does it work only with upright
bars, or will it work at a 45* back angle, as on the hoods of drop bars.
Nicco thanks you.
On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 9:47 AM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
Hey Patrick, I ride with my Chihuahua Dirk in one of these:
Both Sackvilles sold and paid for. Everything else still up for grabs.
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Patrick, if he likes the ride, I think he would sit just fine in a tall
rando bag.
Nantucket bike basket makes a big wicker pet carrier with a wire basket
cage.
On Monday, January 28, 2013 10:58:40 AM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote:
That's great -- must look it up. Tell me: does it work only
Thanks, Ron. I don't have the sort of front rack that will support a rando
bag and, also, I'd like something that I could use with different bikes. A
backpack seems to be a good idea for this.
On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 10:03 AM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote:
Patrick, if he likes the ride, I
agree, that's really cool - just throwing out what I knew
On Monday, January 28, 2013 11:09:48 AM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote:
Thanks, Ron. I don't have the sort of front rack that will support a rando
bag and, also, I'd like something that I could use with different bikes. A
backpack seems
On Monday, January 28, 2013 8:58:40 AM UTC-8, Patrick Moore wrote:
That's great -- must look it up. Tell me: does it work only with upright
bars, or will it work at a 45* back angle, as on the hoods of drop bars.
It works great with upright bars, no doubt about that. I've used it when
Great. The new Midge on the Fargo is 2 cm above the saddle.
Before I plunk down, does anyone have recommendations or suggestions for
other makes, or are there any rear panniers for dogs?
On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 10:17 AM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
On Monday, January 28, 2013 8:58:40 AM
Anecdote, illustrating how *not* to carry your pets: When I was married my
wife and I owned a tandem, to which I fixed a milk crate to carry our two
Shi Tzu, fastened down with shortened leashes. One one early ride the
female decided to take a dive over the side and ended up hanging by her
neck
Hey Group, Up for sale is a used 61cm AHH F/F/HS/BB. Its Toyo built, if
that means anything. Repainted Butterscotch. Its 'creamier' in life than
in the photos. definitely used, never abused. It has some paint chips
here an there that i covered with nail polish. Some chainsuck chips
Now the question is, to shellac or not to shellac? Amber shellac muddied
things up considerably, in my off-bike test.
I always use clear shellac. The colors stay more true and I just like the
way it looks.
- Ryan
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On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 10:18 AM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Great. The new Midge on the Fargo is 2 cm above the saddle.
Before I plunk down, does anyone have recommendations or suggestions for
other makes, or are there any rear panniers for dogs?
I've seen open top grocery
Paypal personal preferred or check is fine as well. Please contact
me if you have any questions. Shipping extra at actual cost or some
noted as included. Feel free to combine items and make me an offer.
Some pictures at:
Jack Brown Greens are great tires... I'm on my 2nd set... plenty of dirt
roads and rocky singletrack, two flats in 3-4000 miles. Much nicer and
just as fast as the GB Cypress 32mm IMO. Mine measure 34mm on my 19mm DT
Swiss rims. They're my favorite road tire.
~mike
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If there's a Bay Area harlequin wrap session, count me in!
Philip
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On Sunday, January 27, 2013 9:11:16 PM UTC-8, stonehog wrote:
Love it - traveling wrap demos. I get down there once a year. I'll let
you know, Rene - perhaps you could host one? Of course now the Robs and
Absolutely dynamite
On Sunday, January 27, 2013 8:15:14 PM UTC-8, stonehog wrote:
This afternoon, four mad-rad RBW list members got together for a bar
taping fest in a Seattle garage (yes, it was raining). Amazingly, all
members arrived on their bikes and carrying nothing more than bar
Was wondering do they come in 650b? I looked at Riv's 650b tire page and no
JB's? Looked on web nope none. I'm a newbie on 650b's.
On Sunday, January 27, 2013 9:08:12 PM UTC-8, stonehog wrote:
I love 'em. They offer a nice advantage in that you can get a Blue to
protect your back wheel
Jim great article.
On Monday, January 28, 2013 7:58:27 AM UTC-8, Cyclofiend Jim wrote:
On Monday, January 28, 2013 6:53:02 AM UTC-8, Ron Mc wrote:
something I discovered pedaling into the teeth of a beating south wind
this weekend - a tall rando bag acts as a faring, and reduces drag.
Thanks for the plug, Manny (if I may call you that).
*Update: Since I've gotten no takers, she's getting parted out.* Shipped
prices are as follows:
Frame + Fork + Headset = $240 (Add $60 for the VO rack)
Wheelset (hand-built, DB spokes, low miles) = $240
Crankset + BB (rings included) = $75
Thanks Amit, all the Riv riders photographs and various builds have
inspired me.I always enjoy your photographs of murals with your AHH , next
Los Angeles murals...
On Monday, January 28, 2013 6:50:04 AM UTC-8, Amit Singh wrote:
Wow. Beautiful bicycle!
On Sunday, 27 January 2013 18:03:58
These things exist: http://www.pets2bed.com/site/1405195/product/FLM-02
I found one at a yard sale and haven't used it to cary a dog (mine weighs
45 lbs) but it seems pretty stable and comes on and off the bike easily.
Just a couple straps around the handlebars, and there is this support thing
Hey Ryan--I did! I sent out an e-mail reminder to folks I remembered being
on our Riv rides in case they hadn't seen it on the list.
Oh snap...just looked...I sent it to the two *other* Seattle Ryans but not
to you. :( Sorry about that! Next time for sure.
I'm hangin' on to my Silver shifters
--Lots of Rivs and it was nice to put some faces to the names on the list.
Some highlights from my ride (I rode with my buddy Randy):
[...]
Last year, I went way too fast on the first climb up Sir Francis
Drake. I was in my middle ring and I should have been in my granny.
Well, this year, I
Your Saluki is such a great build. A little too clean, but otherwise
perfect. :) All the bikes looked great.
- Ryan
On Monday, January 28, 2013 10:41:08 AM UTC-8, Rob wrote:
Hey Ryan--I did! I sent out an e-mail reminder to folks I remembered being
on our Riv rides in case they
Thanks. I actually bought a discount Herse a couple of years ago and got a
big rack and custom bag to carry Nico, but he didn't like it and I found
that I didn't like the big front rack and front loading -- even on a Herse.
The Timbuktu looks like a very good solution since (1) I don't need a
The bikes do look great. Thanks for the pics. I'm planning on trying the
harlequin wrap this weekend.
It looks like everyone stopped the diamond pattern when they got to the bends
in the handlebars. Were these aesthetic choices, or is it hard to get the
pattern correct on the bends? Or
On Mon, 2013-01-28 at 10:10 -0800, hsmitham wrote:
Was wondering do they come in 650b? I looked at Riv's 650b tire page
and no JB's? Looked on web nope none. I'm a newbie on 650b's.
In 650B those tires are known as Nifty Swifty and Maxy Fasty.
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Wow those came out nice! Good looking green hue too!
He's making some good looking stuff.
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I remember Jan tested the Rolly/Pollys and Ruffy Tuffys and found them to
not roll that well right? Did he ever test the Browns?
It doesn't matter much to me as the tough ones last forever and feel really
nice but I just wanted to clarify the fast comment.
- Ryan
On Monday, January 28,
On Sunday I sold the small acorn, kept the camper and purchased the
slightly larger (with dowel) acorn in black.
Thanks to everyone who proposed a trade. I'm sorry I didn't get back to
each email.
- Ryan
On Friday, January 25, 2013 8:11:05 PM UTC-8, Ryan Ray wrote:
I have a black camper
It was the Nifty Swifty that Jan measured as the slowest tire under test in
his tire testing. The Nifty Swifty was/is the belted version of the Maxy
Fasty.
On Monday, January 28, 2013 12:11:24 PM UTC-8, Ryan Ray wrote:
I remember Jan tested the Rolly/Pollys and Ruffy Tuffys and found them
I get it too. Its the people. I took your advice, Manny, cause you're
usually hard to keep up with! Great day - wonderful to see you out there,
and wish I had some bionic tape to help you at the start. Another thing to
carry! Lots of Rivs out there, including Benz's randolantis.
No Riv
I like the greens, but the blues feel dead to me. This could be purely
subjective.
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kinda like the difference between a Pasela TG and non-TG. Night and day as
far as the ride feel.
I only got about 700 miles on the GB Cypres before the rear tire casing
split. They are a smooth rolling tire for sure. The JB greens are plusher
and roll very well for me at 190 lbs
~mike
Handlebars, brake levers and stem are sold and paid for. Those lovely Ironweed
panniers are still available.
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One advantage of the front-mount solution to consider is that having your
dog in front of you will allow you to talk to and pet him/her etc and thus
help ease any anxiety. I have trianed my 15 lb terrier to ride happily in a
front wald basket (either rack-supported or with the wald struts -he's
Cyclofiend:
sorry, I should have checked the archives before posting. Thanks to all for
their comments. I will indeed spring for a set of JB Greens!
On Sunday, January 27, 2013 7:48:38 PM UTC-8, Cyclofiend Jim wrote:
I think there have been a number of threads on the Jack Browns, which
Mike, thanks for the response. I have ridden Pasella tour guard and
regular pasellas for the past several years. I noticed an immediate
improvement in fun when I switched to regular' pasellas from the
tour guards. I have ordered the jack brown greens due to this need
for fun rather than a
On Monday, January 28, 2013 11:40:45 AM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote:
That's cute. Segue-ing violently: How have any of y'all carried ~ 8 lb
animals on your bikes? I'd like to find a way to carry my trained
attack/guard Chihuahua (who pees in fright when I come to take him to the
car) on
Disregard my previous email. Found the specs in older email.
I'd like the crankset please.
Thanks!
On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 1:06 PM, Alex Zeibot veloban...@gmail.com wrote:
Crankset and wheelset details please.
Thanks!
On Monday, January 28, 2013, jar351 wrote:
Thanks for the plug, Manny
Hi all. I'm looking for a new helmet for touring. Protective of course
but not too racer like. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Jack
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I was curious about the 650b thing as well.. are the Maxy Fasty's
comparable to the JB's?
On Monday, January 28, 2013 12:10:29 PM UTC-6, hsmitham wrote:
Was wondering do they come in 650b? I looked at Riv's 650b tire page and
no JB's? Looked on web nope none. I'm a newbie on 650b's.
On
This thread has veered way off topic
EPIC threadjacking, no question.
Bill One man's threadjacking is another man's violent segue Lindsay
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Actually, the Maxy Fasty and Nifty Swifty were the original tire to use
this combination of width and tread pattern (same tread as the Rolly
Polly/Ruffy Tuffy, but wider) , dating back to when first rolled out their
650b tire line (2006?). They rode so nice, Riv thought, Hey, we should
make
I ride the Pasela TGs right now because I got a set in 32 brand new with my
used Ram. Despite being slower I loved my Roughy Toughys in 28 and will
probably order JB Blues when these Paselas wear out. I just like the idea
of a longer lasting tire and the dead feel some talk about feels smooth
Up for local sale is
a nice set of Moustache Bars with Dirt Drop Stem (short) and Tektro Levers.
Used a little over a year. Complimentary Lime Green Tape and Cork Plugs.
$100
2 sets of Nitto Noodles 44cm. Just the Bars and complimentary Tape Goo
Moved to 48's so these Gotta Go
$50 Each
Dirk didn't like riding in the trailer but then I tried riding with him in
a messenger bag and he seemed to like that because he was next to me that
seemed to calm him down. I'm very happy with the bag, it's not perfect but
works well enough. I wish there were more pockets for storing things
Yesterday I decided to see how the low trail Atlantis would feel with the
Grand Bois Randonneur drop handlebars that Jan so highly recommends. While
I haven't been able to get comfortable on any of my Riv bikes with Noodles
for a variety of reasons (hand neck/shoulder pain primarily) and had
That's why I prefaced it with the remark about the segue. I suppose I ought
to have started a new thread.
On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 3:21 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
This thread has veered way off topic
EPIC threadjacking, no question.
Bill One man's threadjacking is another man's
Hi folks,
I crashed and damaged my beloved 1985 Trek 600 sized 22.5 (http://
vintage-trek.com/images/trek/85TrekSport.pdf) and am looking for
another one or something similar. I have a watch on eBay but would
also like to put the word out on this list. If any of you know of one
for sale, please
What do you use with puncture protection?
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Looks like max cush on the bartape.
I like how the logo makes it look harlequiney.
Looks great. Thanks for the review.
I have been thinking of going to narrower bars and appreciate
hearing about this bar.
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Are the tops comfortable? Just wondering how the upward tilt makes them
feel.
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Here's a tool (there are others) that will let you search all of Craigslist:
http://www.my-craigs-finder.com/
There are a lot of nice vintage Treks still out there, so I'm sure one
will turn up.
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A 1984 Trek 610 22.5 would also be great. Thanks.
On Tuesday, January 29, 2013 12:39:10 PM UTC+13, Alex wrote:
Hi folks,
I crashed and damaged my beloved 1985 Trek 600 sized 22.5 (http://
vintage-trek.com/images/trek/85TrekSport.pdf) and am looking for
another one or something similar.
Max cush: Lizard Skins DSP 3.2mm. Cover it with Tressostar if you must, but
it's the cat's meow. I've now got it on 3 bikes out of 4 (2.5 on the Rivs;
the 3.2 on the Fargo). They also make a 1.7, apparently, tho' I've not seen
it -- might be just right for road use.
Narrower bars: FWIW again,
Hey Jack,
I'd recommend just about any of the BMX style helmets out there. We have
a Nutcase, a Bell Faction, maybe a Bern, and have been happy with them all
for any kind of
ridinghttp://www.flickr.com/photos/jayburkhalter/6103931105/in/photostream.
Cheap, comfortable, full coverage, colors
I, too, am happy to ride my Schwalbes and Tourguard tires. My bikes
feel quite zippy to me. I think the secret is to never try nice tires
in the first place...no idea what you're missing!
On Jan 28, 2:30 pm, Ryan Ray ryanr...@gmail.com wrote:
I ride the Pasela TGs right now because I got a set
Racer-like, in this instance, is good. More vents = cooler (literally).
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On Jan 28, 2013, at 7:06 PM, Jay B burk...@yahoo.com wrote:
Hey Jack,
I'd recommend just about any of the BMX style helmets out there. We have a
Nutcase, a Bell Faction, maybe a Bern, and have been
Currently, I have a S1 set up simply with one in the front and one in the
back. I'm not sure how many gear inches I have but it handles moderate
hills in San Francisco comfortably and isn't too slow on the flats. I'm
wondering though about whether I could set up the bike with two-in-front
and
Updated photo on the email I just got. Looks great!
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I have a Trek 660 from what I think is 1989. I've been calling it 56 cm,
but looks to measure 22 from mid-crank to top of seat post. True temper
tubing and Soria components. In San Francisco.
Michael Allen
On Monday, January 28, 2013 3:39:10 PM UTC-8, Alex wrote:
Hi folks,
I crashed and
I was just on the verge of buying a Tubus lowrider, but that looks pretty
good! I wonder if there'll be an attachment option for the lowrider
hourglass...
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After a couple years of constant overheating with a Nutcase, I switched to
a Uvex http://www.uvex-sports.de/en/cycling/cycling-products/?pNavi=11helmet.
The Urban model I have appears to be discontinued, but there are a couple
models in their current line up that don't look too racey but are
Simple answer -- yes. For inspiration, consider Eric Norris
(campyonlyguy), who rode across the country and rode the
Paris-Brest-Paris on a QB with only one fixed gear.
I've ridden up Mt Diablo with a 32/22 on QB, and there are no climbs
that big between SF and LA. Go for it!
jim m
wc ca
On
Continental ultra gatorskin. 700cx32mm
I ride my triplet with my 2 kids behind me, so I don't care about
suppleness there.
Toshi
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Thanks all-
I had some luck today by straightening out the brake itself and matching
the timing of when the pads were hitting the rim. I think I will try and
bring the brake closer to the fork crown and might even try the Sheldon nut
if I have no luck there.
For all that the internet is, I am
I am definitively unracer in all my other stylings, but I also sweat
like Patrick Ewing and I love my Giro 'Atmos'. The ventilation is
superb, and it's a great combo of minimally feeling like something is
on your head, while also appearing to be plenty protective. I tried
Nutcase once but felt
+1!
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On Jan 28, 2013, at 7:36 PM, Toshi Takeuchi tto...@gmail.com wrote:
Continental ultra gatorskin. 700cx32mm
I ride my triplet with my 2 kids behind me, so I don't care about
suppleness there.
Toshi
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My Univega beater came to me with Armadillos on. And I must confess
that in five years of city riding I have NEVER had a flat. That's
impressive. Also, the tires rarely even need pumping; they stay hard
for a very long time (don't ask me how).
But I've always had this nagging feeling that the
The murals of LA... let's see 'em. Classy bike. --Smitty
On Sunday, January 27, 2013 3:03:58 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote:
Well after an excruciatingly long process, selling bikes, wheel sets and
making the decision which Rivendell bicycle to go with, color, parts… I
finally rode my new
I'll host it when you come to the SF Bay Area! Let me know I'm advance so I
can try to avoid a business trip if I can...
René
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I believe the QB (and by extension the SO) can handle up to an eight tooth
cog difference. So you could for instance use a 32/40 and 16/19 White
Industries hub to get four gears (I do this on my QB wannabe Surly
Crosscheck, but it's only good up to six teeth--I run 34/40 x 16/19 on that)
Eric
From one Chica Warrior to another!
I *love* it. We Riv Chicas are fierce Warriors to reckon with. I think we
need our own badge or pin or patch or something so we can let everyone know
of our Super Powers! Riding your bike in front of a Mercedes SUV to stop
them and then grabbing the bike
Folding Panaracer pasela tour guards. Perfectly light, cushy, and puncture
resistant, and most importantly: cheap.
My next set will be Jack Browns or Marathon Supremes neither of which really
are really cheap. But I rode some roughy toughies in 28 that I liked so much
I'm going to give the
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