Hi Bill -
I have spec'ed a set of wheels with A23 rims. I will be stopping these
wheels with a pair of calipers - known to some of us as sidepulls. But I am
intrigued by your comment about the slight V shape of the rim being ideal
for centerpulls and caliper brakes and sub-optimal for
OOPS! I may have posted from the admin side. The public link is here:
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It said my current account didn't have access to your blog...not sure
Thanks Jeff!
On Monday, November 4, 2013 7:20:45 PM UTC-5, sameness wrote:
Public link:
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Warragul, VIC Australia
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Hi Eric, it looks like you traded in your Hillborne for a...Hillborne. Just
curious why, as I seem to follow whatever you do, just a few years later.
Meanwhile, I've been interested in putting an Open Bar or Soma Clarence on my
Fargo. Hope you end up liking it. Will look for you riding around
Can you compare the Surly bars to albatross bars?
Kevin
Chicago, IL
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Following up on my earlier post about the Ibex Wool Aire jackets where I
noted some first year buyers had problems with the zipper.
The Ibex website now reports the zipper is reworked for this year's model.
Pretty sure I will get one. Not for riding - I am with those who prefer
layers over
Thanks Paul
Yeah, I just carry the trangia (filled with enough fuel) in whatever bag
I'm using at that moment. Trangia, matches and a baggie of coffee grounds
is all I need to carry that isn't carried on the Klean Kanteen itself.
As for the cone, I find the key is the rivet. Other cones and
Corwin
Yes, the geometry of the brake determines the path the brake pad takes to
the rim. Cantilever pads dive as they go inward. The sidewalls of the
A23, tilt slightly in the wrong direction for cantilevers. The brakepads
strike kind of a glancing blow. It's not a major problem, but it
The pictures of the HAR in the catalogue look fantastic! Any clues as to
when they'll be available, and at what cost? Also, it looks like if one has
a Nitto mini rack, he or she could bolt the HAR right through the arms and
into the fork braze ons!
John
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I have that combo (A23 rim/PariMoto tire) on my Stag and they're fine.
Mounted up snug but not unreasonably so, run true, ride nice. No drama or
worries. Steve
On Sun, Nov 3, 2013 at 7:26 AM, Michael Hechmer mhech...@gmail.com wrote:
The Hetere / Velocity thread seems to have veered toward a
I have a feeling the catalog went to press before Nitto/Riv decided to
re-design it. I think in testing they found that the rack could torque the
braze-ons off.
That said, the hub area rack has entered (in my mind anyway) such legendary
products as The Next Osborne Computer, Playstation 2, and
If you already own the Synergy and don't plan on rebuilding on another rim,
what is the best strategy for working around the mounting limitations. I
have seen the bit about careful mounting, but that's not a great option if
you are on a brevet and the clock is ticking.
I also saw someone say to
Jim
My best workaround for getting good tire mounting on the Synergy 650B rim
without building up the rim tape is to use wire bead tires.
I have 4 sets of 650B Synergy wheels in my stable. 3 of those bikes are
now shod with wire bead tires (Fatty Rumpkin/Force Field Fatty Rumpkin/Col
de la
Yeah, I've had the HAR on along with my Nitto Mini and Platrack all in one
metallic tangle. Mine is one of a few prototypes that got distributed
before the testing was final. I haven't made or acquired a bag for my HAR,
so it is sitting dormant in my rack box at the moment.
Full
For only $40 more you can get a big front rack, and carry 12 (stubby glass
bottle) packs of delicious lager to your friends. Or soda, or whatever.
Or if you're Manny, watermelon/cantalopes.
Just sayin'.
On Tue, Nov 5, 2013 at 10:56 AM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
Yeah, I've had
Christopher Chen
Don't worry. I own a Big Front Rack as well. I like cargo choices.
I'm about to order this one as well, because I LOVE racks!
http://www.benscycle.net/bmz_cache/0/093e95927bb5601f987c2c166403840c.image.708x900.jpg
On Tuesday, November 5, 2013 11:09:39 AM UTC-8,
COME TO PAPA
On Tue, Nov 5, 2013 at 11:15 AM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
Christopher Chen
Don't worry. I own a Big Front Rack as well. I like cargo choices.
I'm about to order this one as well, because I LOVE racks!
Can hardly wait for mine! I really loved the older Riv catalogues and their
predecessors, the Bridgestone catalogues...especially the 92,93,94 versions
with guest spots by some of the best writers of the bike biz and those
wonderful drawings...think the fellow's last name was Retseck?
On
Sometimes mixing the classic aesthetic with the new standards can
be...challenging.
In what I thought would be a simple task of choosing from several stems
from my parts bin, I turned up empty handed and in disbelief. I really
don't have a threadless 1 1/8 26.0 clamp stem?!? How can this be?
I don't know what look you are really going for, but I just got an email
earlier today from Handsome Cycles. They have a $40 silver stem.
A great company and very easy to deal with.
Boulder Bicycles carries the IRD stem in 26.0 and has a couple of different
rise/drop angles. I have used that stem on a couple of bikes and it is
really quite nice. The logo is really understated.
Boulder's price is good as well.
You can find the Dimension version (probably the same stem with
Oh, no fancy stuff for me. The $1 option from the club looks very good, and
I may well sign up.
I was wondering if anyone could recommend bulk but decent disposable razors
available at Albertson's or somesuch. I've used semi decent ones and
horrible ones.
On Mon, Nov 4, 2013 at 11:45 PM, Evan
I've been delighted with the Civia Bryant stem. I run it on two bikes.
SOMA has the Shotwell, which looks like the identical thing. SOMA also
stocks the lugged Nitto threadless stem. SOMA is Merry Sales so your LBS
can get those for you.
On Tuesday, November 5, 2013 12:40:31 PM UTC-8,
That Handsome stem looks almost exactly like the VO stem on my Gunnar
sport. Pics here:
http://reno-rambler.blogspot.com/2013/07/gunnar-sport-mark-ii.html
I like it quite a lot.
Addison Wilhite
Educator - The Academy of Arts, Careers Technology, Reno, Nevada (
When I shaved flea markets were a great resource for bulk yet name brand
razors on the cheap.
On Nov 5, 2013 4:17 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Oh, no fancy stuff for me. The $1 option from the club looks very good,
and I may well sign up.
I was wondering if anyone could
I like the Schick Extreme 3 disposables and bought an 8 pack recently with
a $3 off coupon for around $5.50 out the door, IIRC.
With the cost of cartridge replacements being so high now, I have switched
back to disposables and have not regretted it.
On Tue, Nov 5, 2013 at 3:17 PM, Patrick Moore
http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_infocPath=188_263_1333_2204products_id=11505
Nitto Silver 26.0 100mm +/- 7 deg. 28.6 clamp
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And if you want a trusted name, the Nitto is about the only choice for
what you want. I'm defining trusted as made in house by someone with a
good reputation. All of the VO, IRD, Dimension etc. etc. , are made by a
third party to their specs. this does not necessarily mean anything though,
I never got used to more than 2 blades on a razor. The Schick Slim Twins
are pretty good for a drugstore disposable. Try the Sensitive Skin version.
They work really well with Cremo shaving cream if you want to go brushless.
Cremo is decent alone but really good as an addition to a super-lather
broadened a bit more, Ben's cycle carries 8 models of Nitto threadless
stems
http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=indexcPath=188_263_1333
On Tuesday, November 5, 2013 3:31:03 PM UTC-6, Garth wrote:
I read this thread with interest, as I am putting the finishing touches on
the Winter issue of *Bicycle Quarterly*. This issue includes a test of the
650B Velocity A23 rims. I checked the brake tracks of our samples, and they
are parallel, as they should be. So they work as well with any brake
I put the Dimension silver sem on my new Rambler, with Noodle bars. 110 length,
7 degree rise. Open faceplate, 4 bolt design is nice. $23 from Universal
Cycles. Pics here: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjJaTttL
Mike
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I have the Velo Orange stem on my Nitto Noodles. Here's a link: http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/components/stems/threadless-stems/vo-threadless-stem-26-0-6-rise.htmlAlso comes in a 17 rise. I think it looks very handsome.JoanOn 11/05/13, velomannvelom...@gmail.com wrote:I put the Dimension
The A23 with parallel brake tracks will very likely be my favorite rim.
That's great news that they are parallel, even if I'm a little confused on
what changed between the time I bought A23s a couple years ago and now.
Maybe nothing changed and I'm crazy? Wouldn't be the first time
Absolutely perfect info and great suggestions all.
I have looked at the IRD and those seem to have a good selection.
I was focusing on the Nitto brand mainly for their long standing reputation
here with great looking and performing items and it would be mated to a
nitto bar. That and the
Looks like my lucky number is 5001. Do they have mud flaps in the catalog? I
need one for the freshly installed front fender.
Curtis 5001 McKenzie
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The Pari Moto also does well on the Aerohead which is narrower at 20 wide
than the Synergy and deeper. The A23 is the same width (23) as Synergy and
a bit deeper. The A23 is not offered in a 584 rim size though so Pari
Motos won't go on it.
On Tue, Nov 5, 2013 at 10:42 AM, Steven Frederick
not true, The A23 is made in the 584 rim size. Longleaf has them as well as
Boulder. Both were special orders but they are available to buy right now.
I have a set that Anthony built with a SP dynohub and hi flange Grand Bois
rear hub.
~mike
On Tuesday, November 5, 2013 4:32:13 PM UTC-8,
Yeah. many, many, many options and ways of getting around Marin.
Good Resource: the Marin Bicycle Map -
http://www.marinbike.org/Map/Index.shtml
Has trails, roads, paths, and more. Recently updated.
Couple-O-Quick-Thoughts:
Bear in mind that Muir Beach is currently closed - they are
As a comparison, if you feel as the Railroad Grade is rocky and rough, you
won't like the upper parts of Bolinas Ridge - might be better to drop down
BoFax from West Ridgecrest.
- Jim
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...but note that if you didn't get one, *a free **catalog** will be
placed in every order** until they run out!*
They musta run out a few weeks ago, because I have had to catalogue-less
deliveries from them over the last two weeks.
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Sean - this is a 60cm frame. The bigger size just fits me better on these
later bikes. If I had gone with a 60cm on the first run, the reach would
have been more. As to why did I buy? Hard to say - did like the Surly
Cross-Check I own, but was missing not having a Rivendell.
Kevin - the Surly
Have a Nitto threadless stem in my parts bin. It's beautiful and really
well made. Unfortunately, don't have a bike right now where it would be
the ideal stem. The bike it was on now has a 31.8 handlebar.
As to the Thomson - I've used them in the past. Will warn you, if you
torque the bolts
OK, so I have discovered that I really prefer a wider stance width,
q-factor, and so forth. I used to drink the kool-aid on the narrow
q-factor but now I realize it doesn't work with my body.
I have some 1/2 BMX pedals with 9/16ths adaptors and that seems to spread
things out pretty nicely to my
On Tuesday, November 5, 2013 2:15:22 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote:
Don't worry. I own a Big Front Rack as well. I like cargo choices.
I'm about to order this one as well, because I LOVE racks!
lol...
I just mounted a Tubus cargo rear rack on the front of the Bomba, then put
a
I have one set of 650b Synergies, on the Bomba, currently with Fatty
Rumpkins...
But on my converted Ram, I built a 650b A23 wheelset and am running Hetres,
and really like the combination.
I'd moved my 700c Dyads to my Rom; I used to lament the unavailability of
the Dyad in 650b, but I
Hi SoCal Riv Riders especially San Diegans,
Flash ride! If you don't have anything planned then here is an opportunity
to see some beautiful North County San Diego terrain.
When: *Saturday November 9th* *11:00 am*
Where: Meet up at *Del Mar Starbucks corner of 15th Camino Del Mar*.
Ride: A
Is the Ultegra double or triple ? I can't imagine it would be much
different in Q than the Carmina. Also, what kind of BMX pedals are using
with the Ultegra, and what kind of pedals with the Carmina.
I use Wellgo MG-1's , which are about as wide a BMX style pedals as you're
going to find
O, maybe...
On 11/5/13, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote:
Hi SoCal Riv Riders especially San Diegans,
Flash ride! If you don't have anything planned then here is an opportunity
to see some beautiful North County San Diego terrain.
When: *Saturday November 9th* *11:00 am*
Where:
Do you have US or Aussie made rims? Not that it can't be production
change and being crazy.
On 11/5/13, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
The A23 with parallel brake tracks will very likely be my favorite rim.
That's great news that they are parallel, even if I'm a little confused on
Rivendell Bike Book Hatchet Party Nov 15.
Link proved it's happening:
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/rbbh.htm
I smell an after ride-party!
Shell Ridge Night ride?
Or a possible overnight shindig?
I'm down for either maybe a little of both.
Anyone else ?
-Manny Party it up Acosta
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John looks like you have to make it to the Rivendell BBH Grand opening.
Nov 15 is when you leave.
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/rbbh.htm
On Friday, November 1, 2013 10:39:43 AM UTC-7, John L wrote:
Just took possession of a new Surly Trucker Deluxe which I had Harris
Cyclery build up
That Hansome stem looks 100% like a $20 Dimension stem:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/10701335474/ Even down to
the microprinting of the dimensions (get it) on the inside of the
clamping area.
I think the Dimension stems are great BTW and have about five of them.
Made Taiwan BTW.. I'd
On Tuesday, November 5, 2013 9:01:10 PM UTC-5, Jim Bronson wrote:
OK, so I have discovered that I really prefer a wider stance width,
q-factor, and so forth. I used to drink the kool-aid on the narrow
q-factor but now I realize it doesn't work with my body.
I have some 1/2 BMX pedals
Curtis,
Here ya go. http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/fe91.htm or you can check out
http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/accessories/fenders/leather-mud-flap-plum-limited-edition.html
find
out when they will be back in stock? Or you can make your own like Grant
talks about...I think cut out
They musta run out a few weeks ago, because I have had two catalogue-less
deliveries from them over the last two weeks.
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I'll be there! The more climbing the better I say. and beer too.
~mike
On Tuesday, November 5, 2013 6:32:34 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote:
Hi SoCal Riv Riders especially San Diegans,
Flash ride! If you don't have anything planned then here is an opportunity
to see some beautiful North County
Well for you we'll have you climb Black Mountain and take a picture :-)
Best,
~Hugh
On Tue, Nov 5, 2013 at 7:43 PM, Mike Schiller mikeybi...@rocketmail.comwrote:
I'll be there! The more climbing the better I say. and beer too.
~mike
On Tuesday, November 5, 2013 6:32:34 PM UTC-8,
definitely down, manuelito. lets sleep outside somewhere.
On Tuesday, November 5, 2013 7:25:38 PM UTC-8, Manuel Acosta wrote:
Rivendell Bike Book Hatchet Party Nov 15.
Link proved it's happening:
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/rbbh.htm
I smell an after ride-party!
Shell Ridge
Man, if I didn't have an event on the 16th I'd be all over that.
You have a god given right to sleep outside, gents.
cc
On Tue, Nov 5, 2013 at 7:58 PM, Brencho bren...@gmail.com wrote:
definitely down, manuelito. lets sleep outside somewhere.
On Tuesday, November 5, 2013 7:25:38 PM
The Ultegra on the Paul Taylor is a triple.
Heh...the BMX pedals on the Paul Taylor are Zefals I got at Walmart for $20
or so. I hate Walmart, but there I was in the store puttering around and I
found these pedals that had buttery smooth sealed bearings. I couldn't
believe it. All the other
http://santabarbara.craigslist.org/bik/4143896327.html
Strange component mix on it. Kinda' spendy, but a complete bike the
price a new Roadeo framset.
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i believe them to be Aussie. or rather to have been Aussie, since i sold that
bike.
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That may be the difference... when they moved over here, they changed
up the machining a bit???
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i believe them to be Aussie. or rather to have been Aussie, since i sold
that bike.
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just checked my set of 650B A23's... they are parallel. Came from Anthony
at Longleaf. Unfortunately, they are sitting in a box waiting for my
custom to be built. I should mount up the Hetres just to see how they fit.
~mike
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Brand new, never installed, but has been in the box a while, so has some
light surface hairline scratching on the non-drive side arm. None are deep,
but just a bunch o small ones. Drive side is nearly perfect.
This is the last Ultegra triple with normal bolt pattern that allows the
Brand new, never installed, but has been in the box a while, so has some
light surface hairline scratching on the non-drive side arm. None are deep,
but just a bunch o small ones. Drive side is nearly perfect.
This is the last Ultegra triple with normal 74 BCD bolt pattern that allows
the
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