$1000 Anyone?
On Monday, September 2, 2013 10:14:45 AM UTC-5, Frank Brose wrote:
This is new ,never built, orange canti, single top tube Sam Hilborne.
F/F/HS and bottom bracket. I was going to swap parts and pieces off my
Atlantis and Kogswell and build this up But I've decided to sell this
Not rocket science but this is a nicely done tutorial with great photo's.
Thanks for sharing, this is a project I've had in the back of my mind for
some time...
Tony
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Rebuilds are the next-best thing to a new bike
On Tuesday, September 10, 2013 9:03:24 PM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
A new-new bike, how fantastic. It looks a lot more useful, while being
cleaned up. White tires are hawt! What you gonna do with the old
mud-guards?
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I assume by the specs the MD739 is the GS/Mid cage version ?
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Stunning bike... People must stop you and ask: Rivendell Sumehra? Never
heard of that model... Zurich is so beautiful, please snap some photos of
this bike along the lake. Good luck! BB
On Wednesday, September 11, 2013 8:22:12 AM UTC-4, Ron Mc wrote:
Rebuilds are the next-best thing to
@Ron - Agreed!
@BB - That's funny... I am pretty sure its just a custom Glorius. Yes, I
will have to take some photos this weekend to share, although Summer has
unfortunately officially ended in Zurich.
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On Wed, Sep 11, 2013 at
I've got a baggy of spikes in my tool bag... gotta find the time before the
really cold new england weather rolls in. I'll try the lazy [riv] way
first, but maybe I'll take a short ride to the local hardware store (LHS?)
before too long.
Also, nice pics. The bunny ears post is fun!
On
On 09/11/2013 09:43 AM, Patrick Moore wrote:
Very pretty. What is that saddle?
Looks like a Rivet, or possibly a Selle An Atomica.
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Very pretty. What is that saddle?
(How do you all keep your bikes so *clean*?)
On Tue, Sep 10, 2013 at 2:03 PM, SMP sume...@gmail.com wrote:
Hello bunch,
I had posed some questions a few weeks ago, as I had planned a few
upgrades to my Riv mixte.
1) Should I get a Gotham Cargo Crate or a
What were the niches that the Redwood and Romulus were meant to fill? I
thought they might be larger Rams, but someone posted a link to a 64 cm Ram.
Were they simply earlier iterations of the road bike with generous
clearances?
On Tue, Sep 10, 2013 at 10:08 PM, Norman Bone bone1...@yahoo.com
Less expensive Rams sold as complete bikes. $1400 in 2003 for the whole bike!
Best deal ever. Functionally same as Ram in every way.
On Sep 11, 2013, at 7:13 AM, Patrick Moore wrote:
What were the niches that the Redwood and Romulus were meant to fill? I
thought they might be larger Rams,
@Ron - Agreed!
@BB - That's funny... I am pretty sure its just a custom Glorius. Yes, I
will have to take some photos this weekend to share, although Summer has
unfortunately officially ended in Zurich.
On Wednesday, September 11, 2013 2:53:36 PM UTC+2, Montclair BobbyB wrote:
Stunning
Selle An Atomica is correct. Good eye.
On Wednesday, September 11, 2013 3:45:01 PM UTC+2, Steve Palincsar wrote:
On 09/11/2013 09:43 AM, Patrick Moore wrote:
Very pretty. What is that saddle?
Looks like a Rivet, or possibly a Selle An Atomica.
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Ah Patrick, you've stirred memories. A couple of months back, I was doing
my usual morning jaunt up and down the coast when I hit the fast part.
This is a stretch of main road I use to join two quiet bits. 'Tanyrate I
work up a bit of speed say 25mph - flat chat on my Specialized Shark
The Walter Mitty-ish denouement of our cycling dreams:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0NA4dxkdnQ
My brother owned a clapped out '66 Chevelle back in college, circa 1980 He
delighted in pulling up beside a Porsche at a red light, looking over
challengingly and revving the engine, and see the P
Sumehra,
That is a gorgeous bike! Beautiful and practical; I hope you're thoroughly
enjoying it. Are you getting many comments when you're riding?
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Brian,
I'm barely 52 and my PBH is 75.5. I ride a 47cm AHH and I do think it's
the largest size diamond frame bike that I can comfortably ride. I looked
for a used, small, high quality mixte for a long time without success.
Soma makes a 42 Buena Vista. I saw one with 26's at a LBS here in
Very nice!
On Tuesday, September 10, 2013 1:03:39 PM UTC-7, SMP wrote:
Hello bunch,
I had posed some questions a few weeks ago, as I had planned a few
upgrades to my Riv mixte.
1) Should I get a Gotham Cargo Crate or a Mark's Rack + Wald
Redwoods came in two sizes--both very tall. Tall frames for tall riders
was the niche. They were the tallest bikes Rivendell made at the time.
On Wed, Sep 11, 2013 at 10:13 AM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
What were the niches that the Redwood and Romulus were meant to fill? I
I must've been drinking the same sort of Kool-Aid as Grant , before I even
discovered Rivendell. I discovered Rivendell oddly through a google search
of bike camping; then Riv'd out my tig'd steel steed which was stolen...
and eventually met Homer.
The biggest influence for me to start biking
Hey, I just wanted to put a plug in for Sean Kelly's autobiography. I
realize there are plenty of people on the list that aren't into racing or
racers but for those that are, and I know there are some of you out there,
this book is a real winner. There is simply no one like Kelly in today's
Thank you! I don't get many comments, actually. Most bikes around here
are vintage, so it kind of fits in. Doesn't stand out. I think removing
the Honjo fenders also toned it down a bit.
On Wednesday, September 11, 2013 5:13:15 PM UTC+2, DianeB wrote:
Sumehra,
That is a gorgeous bike!
One other thing. I'm still reading the book but will be curious to see if
he references Rule #11.
Rule #
http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/#http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/#11
// Family does not come first. The bike does.
Sean Kelly http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/, being
I have hardly ridden it since moving due to the fender issues I was having,
and when I do ride, it is only on paved roads / dry conditions. I know I
am breaking all of the cardinal rules of Riv ownership. No wonder it stays
so clean :).
On Wednesday, September 11, 2013 3:43:45 PM UTC+2,
I love the ride of latex tubes - I was just reading on the Cyclocross.com
website that I drink the koolaid, too.
On Wednesday, September 11, 2013 11:45:43 AM UTC-5, William wrote:
Remember, drinking the koolaid doesn't mean you agree with some
opinion-maker. Drinking the koolaid means you
Remember, drinking the koolaid doesn't mean you agree with some
opinion-maker. Drinking the koolaid means you agree with some
opinion-maker WITHOUT THINKING FOR YOURSELF. If you have your own opinions
and just happen to agree with Grant on some of them, you didn't drink the
koolaid.
On
It's a Jim Jones/Jonestown reference.
On Wed, Sep 11, 2013 at 10:45 AM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
Remember, drinking the koolaid doesn't mean you agree with some
opinion-maker. Drinking the koolaid means you agree with some
opinion-maker WITHOUT THINKING FOR YOURSELF. If you have
Yes, a bit excessive, I know... Sometimes I wonder if I should simplify.
On Wednesday, September 11, 2013 1:46:23 AM UTC+2, Chris Lampe 2 wrote:
That is a beautiful bike but holy cross-chaining! I've never seen a
cassette that big.
On Tuesday, September 10, 2013 3:03:39 PM UTC-5, SMP
Are there any list members who are using or have in the past used low
normal derailers. For the uninitiated, these are derailers with a spring
that pulls the cage toward the largest cassette gear rather than the
smallest. It appears that Shimano has discontinued all of their low normal
On Tuesday, September 10, 2013 5:51:41 PM UTC-4, Larry H wrote:
Are there any list members who are using or have in the past used low
normal derailers. For the uninitiated, these are derailers with a spring
that pulls the cage toward the largest cassette gear rather than the
smallest. It
I know where the term originated. The phrase is now used metaphorically,
not literally. I pointed out that metaphorical meaning and I think you
know that meaning. What exactly is your point?
On Wednesday, September 11, 2013 10:35:44 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote:
It's a Jim Jones/Jonestown
That is a beautiful bike but holy cross-chaining! I've never seen a
cassette that big.
On Tuesday, September 10, 2013 3:03:39 PM UTC-5, SMP wrote:
Hello bunch,
I had posed some questions a few weeks ago, as I had planned a few
upgrades to my Riv mixte.
1) Should I get a Gotham Cargo
http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/romulus/
On Wednesday, September 11, 2013 10:13:28 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
What were the niches that the Redwood and Romulus were meant to fill? I
thought they might be larger Rams, but someone posted a link to a 64 cm Ram.
Were they simply earlier
I like the RD-M751-GS in low normal very much and stockpiled them.
On Tuesday, September 10, 2013 2:51:41 PM UTC-7, Larry H wrote:
Are there any list members who are using or have in the past used low
normal derailers. For the uninitiated, these are derailers with a spring
that pulls
Hi Brian --
I'm somewhere around 5'2 or 5'3 and consider myself to have relatively
short legs and a relatively longer torso, but my PBH is probably about
72cm. I agree with others that your friend's PBH should be re-checked.
Because of my height and PBH, I haven't found standover to be a very
For a human that really does have a 67cm PBH, I think I would look closely
at the smaller Surly offerings. The LHT and the Cross-check would be the
first two I'd consider.
On Monday, September 9, 2013 7:48:01 PM UTC-7, stonehog wrote:
I need some advice for those of you on the short side
A friend wrote a profile of me and my Betty Foy for a local
newspaper:
http://www.vancourier.com/sports/cycling-the-dream-of-custom-wheels-come-true-1.620588
A lot of the factual details around price are wrong, but I've asked her to
correct a few of those.
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Are you at the central branch of the VPL? Such a cool building!!!
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A friend wrote a profile of me and my Betty Foy for a local
newspaper:
Got it! Thanks.
On Wed, Sep 11, 2013 at 12:33 PM, Leslie leslie.bri...@gmail.com wrote:
http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/romulus/
On Wednesday, September 11, 2013 10:13:28 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
What were the niches that the Redwood and Romulus were meant to fill? I
thought they
William -- please don't be so touchy! I was pointing out to all readers in
case some might not know the origin (note the reference earlier to the Tom
Wolfe term).
On Wed, Sep 11, 2013 at 11:49 AM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
I know where the term originated. The phrase is now used
sweet bike!
enjoy the ride.
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I've used the low-normal LX that came with my Sam HIll, pulled by Silver
BES.. It was perhaps the most precise rd I've ever used -- when I swapped
with an 8-sp era XT I had to learn how to use a coarser mech all over
again. But I didn't like the reverse pull and traded it for said XT.
I'll be
I have XTR low-normals (also known as rapid rise) on two bikes, and given a
choice I wouldn't use anything else. I do have two other bikes with
normal shifting (not enough low-normals to go around right now), but it's
not an issue to go back and forth - they all have different kinds of
Not touchy in the slightest. I use exclamation points when I get touchy.
When I'm merely interrogative I use question marks.
Thanks for explaining that your post was not a reply to me but a public
service to those who didn't know the idiom.
On Wednesday, September 11, 2013 11:44:34 AM
I am indeed!
On Wednesday, September 11, 2013 12:26:25 PM UTC-7, jbu...@gmail.com wrote:
Cecily
Are you at the central branch of the VPL? Such a cool building!!!
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Walnut Creek, CA
On 9/11/13, Cecily Walker cecily...@gmail.com javascript: wrote:
A friend wrote a profile
Not a rebuild of one of my previous builds, but, I have a 'new-to-me'
frame
Awhile back, I'd started contemplating another bike build, had been
thinking that I'd like a Legolas, but was kinda wanting to push a bit
towards more gravel-grinder as opposed to a true race-CX bike I'd
Speaking of fun idioms and their sources, I just learned where the word
SCOFFLAW came from. Does anyone else know (without looking it up)? Go
ahead and look it up. It's an amusing story, to me at least.
On Wednesday, September 11, 2013 11:55:37 AM UTC-7, William wrote:
Not touchy in the
I'm so happy for you, Cecily!
I hope they can fix some of the factual errors-- but I think it's tough for
non-bikers to see the actual price without cringing. (For me, not too long
ago ~$1,200 seemed like a lot for a complete bike. But that Crosscheck was
a gateway to bicycles, and I'm
great build-- I like the big-tired adventure bikes.
On Wednesday, September 11, 2013 3:02:18 PM UTC-4, Leslie wrote:
Not a rebuild of one of my previous builds, but, I have a 'new-to-me'
frame
Awhile back, I'd started contemplating another bike build, had been
thinking that I'd like
Nonetheless, it's a nice article and I'm glad you're happy with your bike.
Saddle adjustment still working for you?
Regards
On Wednesday, September 11, 2013 2:24:22 PM UTC-5, Cecily Walker wrote:
A friend wrote a profile of me and my Betty Foy for a local newspaper:
Hi Garth,
I recently bought a pair of these size Medium. Here's what I measure:
-First, I'm seeking the *true waist* measurement. Lye flat the shorts,
measure across the waistband outside to outside, x 2 . Inches.
31 (15.5 x2)
-Second, the complete rise. From the top of the waist,
Yeah, trying to get them to correct the errors has been like pulling hens'
teeth.
I know the photographer took some photos of the lugs, but for whatever
reason they chose not to run them with the article.
On Wednesday, September 11, 2013 1:57:53 PM UTC-7, Shoji Takahashi wrote:
I'm so
Nice build. I had wanted such a bike myself -- a fast dirt road club bike
and envied my n d neighbor his new carbon fiber cross bike. You've heard it
before, but the Fargo stripped and with those 360 gram tires is perfect for
that use.
On Wed, Sep 11, 2013 at 3:00 PM, Shoji Takahashi
SoCal Rivsters,
Created a poll for date and time for the Santa Monica Palisades dirt ride.
I included Sunday's so as to include Bryan. If we do a choose a Sunday, I
will need to start early like 8 am and be done by 12 noon...food for me but
I'll be brew fasting, of course not you.
Here's the
Can anyone tell me:
1. The actual width and height (please give width of your rim); and
2. How they roll compared to Kojaks?
They're *heavy* at 372 grams!!! (Just kidding, tho' the Kojaks weigh 300
grams at 35 mm.
Man, if my '03 Riv fit 2 tires I'd install F Freds! 315 grams in the
559X2.0.
3/32 or 1/8, but prefer they match. Black or silver, but prefer they match.
New or good condition. Happy to trade 3 or 4 used-but-vg cogs for 2 new
ones. Have said Dingle, 15, 16, 18, 22.
Thanks.
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*Warning!* To anyone who wants everything. Furious Fred is the fastest MTB
tire - Ever! But be aware: It is not an allrounder. Grip is limited and
risk of puncturing is high.
It *is* an allrounder! A perfect one! Grip is fine -- hellofalot better
than Kojaks or Big Apples, and Stan's makes them
Yes Aaron ... it does help !!
Sounds like I may want a Large or XL. I wear pants and shorts with the
waist overly large, and use the belt to take up the extra. Most of my
shorts are in the 34-36 inch waist relaxed range.
Does the belt in these come right out on it's own ? The Riv page
Not sure exactly what you are asking, but I've used them. I have one on
my folding bike. They work, but having just one set up that way makes it
awkward, for me at least.
It really is just all in what you get used to.
Scott
Cheers,
Scott Henry
Dayton, OH
FTM-PTB
On Tue, Sep 10, 2013 at
Matt, I was thinking of going to albatross bars from noodles. Can you
give your experience with the alba's and what you are changing to?
JIM D. MASSACHUSETTS
On Sunday, September 8, 2013 1:29:42 PM UTC-4, Matt Beebe wrote:
Hi All
I have a set of albatrosses with levers and
Thanks, Hugh! Sept. 29th works best for me, but the 22nd might work as well.
Bryan
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I think you would have to unstitch the elastic to remove the plastic
buckle. Honestly, I don't like the belt much because the buckle seems a
bit bulky, but again when I'm actually wearing them I don't notice. I
prefer zippers and buttons on shorts and pants because it makes dressing
and bathroom
Garth, I'm betting Aaron measured the waist without stretching the elastic,
which means many inches are available. My waist is 36 and the large fit
great with quite a bit of room to spare.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Wednesday, September 11, 2013 5:38:11 PM UTC-6, Garth wrote:
Yes Aaron ... it
I am hearing nothing but crickets... Anybody?
On Saturday, September 7, 2013 2:26:37 PM UTC-4, Mike B wrote:
Hey ya
Looking for that Bleriot 57cm Frame and Fork (might consider the whole
package) to use as a second bike.
Let me know if you would like the extra money and freed up
I've used the LX version. Think one of my bikes has one. (Maybe two).
Hard to remember, as each has a different shifter. I like it. But if
things were switched out for a normal derailleur, probably wouldn't
notice.
Wish they had kept them in the lineup, but can understand the folks who
don't
I used one for seven years on my recently decommissioned commuter. It
required direct and applied concentration to overcome decades of riding
experience to run it right, symmetry of levers' movement or not.
An interesting footnote is that the low normal derailleur springs pull
the cage and
The hope was that getting away from the hustle and bustle of our wee town (700
year round residents) with a lot of construction going on would help me recover
the quot;brain cushionquot; I'd lost over the past month (for a variety of
reasons).
My wife dropped me off at the base of Craigs Road
Yes, I measured it as it lies on the floor - unstretched.
-Aaron
On Wed, Sep 11, 2013 at 5:18 PM, Aaron Young 1ce...@gmail.com wrote:
I think you would have to unstitch the elastic to remove the plastic
buckle. Honestly, I don't like the belt much because the buckle seems a
bit bulky,
what an adventure and great pics. I guess it's true: weather's no problem
when you have the right clothes (and bike!).
On Wednesday, September 11, 2013 8:58:09 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote:
The hope was that getting away from the hustle and bustle of our wee town
(700 year round
Indeed! The way we say that here is There's no such thing as bad weather,
only bad clothing.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Wednesday, September 11, 2013 7:59:09 PM UTC-6, Shoji Takahashi wrote:
what an adventure and great pics. I guess it's true: weather's no problem
when you have the right
Brakes sold, Derailer pending.
On Tuesday, September 10, 2013 2:57:37 PM UTC-7, chris wrote:
Shimano Deore XT Rear Derailer
Model MD739
8 Speed, but according to some literature it can run 9
Max: 32T
Total Capacity: 33T
Pulleys (sealed, ceramic) run smooth with no tooth wear
Minor
Patrick, as usual your pictures are beautiful and make me miss the
mountains. I hope the gray days gave you some comfort (your smile makes me
think they did!). Bob
On Wed, Sep 11, 2013 at 10:02 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:
Indeed! The way we say that here is There's no such
So Sumehra isn't the only that can build up a new bike. I rigged up
my Riv custom with a front basket and fenders and majority of miles
are all taking the kids to school (commute). No more dirt for a while
it seems :-(
I do have the Vittoria Randonneur Hyper tires, which I'm liking a lot.
Not as
I'll take the numbers in the article with a grain of salt. Knowing that
you work through pain and fatigue to do something that you enjoy more than
just wallowing in those limitations makes you a hero. Man, there are days
I just don't want to ride because of some perceived affliction. I call
Yeah, even after the local 200 year flood in the creek a few yards from
our house a few weeks ago, I still love the rain. I guess I'm just a
mountain bumpkin at heart. Grin. Though I'm baffled how they can call it a
200 year flood. Once you get past the time of keeping records, shouldn't
you
200 year - are you in Manitou? We will talk about that one of these
days! I had planned to be out in October to look at some streams in the
Waldo Canyon fire area and intended to find you. That is postponed for a
bit. Bob
On Wed, Sep 11, 2013 at 10:38 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com
You could try over on the BOG. Bleriot Owners' Group. Pretty defunct now,
but some of them do read posts there.
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/The_BOG/
You could also try the Bleriot cyclofiend page. I think they have a link to
a list of Bleriot owners. along with their bike stats.
What are Stan's, and how do they make tires puncture proof?
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Hello folks-
Yep, I want to get in another Country Bike Ramble in Ye Olde Portland,
Oregon before the rains start. This time I'm planning a more ambitious
route in the ballpark of 30 miles. Even with the added length, we'll only
leave the city once (and it won't be near where you think we
Hey Bob. We live in Green Mountain Falls, about 7 miles uphill from
Manitou. The flood took out 1.34 of the two bridges we can use to access
our home (well, I can ride across both of them, but it's not safe for
cars). The creek went from 4 to 12', spilling over the far bank from our
house and
Fun article, and great publicity for bicycling and Libraries ;-) but the
typos and grammatical errors are distracting. I wrote to the editors,
asking that they clean up the mistakes.
- Andrew, Berkeley
On Wednesday, September 11, 2013 12:24:22 PM UTC-7, Cecily Walker wrote:
A friend wrote a
(Yes, yes, I just posted this five seconds ago and deleted the original
post when I realize that I put the wrong date in the subject line. My
apologies. -Shawn)
Hello folks-
Yep, I want to get in another Country Bike Ramble in Ye Olde Portland,
Oregon before the rains start. This time I'm
Love the photos... Especially the joy on your face! I'm continually amazed at
reporters who find it so hard to get fact and interviews right. In a previous
life I dealt a lot with the press and seldom was I ever quoted correctly.
I know all to well what life is like with an invisible
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