Sacre bleu!
On Tuesday, March 18, 2014, Tony DeFilippo vpi...@gmail.com wrote:
Fantastic! New nick name for sure... Might be an option for the non-drive
side down tube decal (a la Cheviot).
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When I was commuting and stopped in the left hand lane at a traffic light I
sometimes found myself next to a motorcycle. I would always look over at
the guy and say, Hey man, your bikes maken a funny noise; has it been coin
that for long? Never failed to get a laugh.
Michael
On Monday,
We need a good old American name on these Taiwanese frames - oh...never
mind.
On Tuesday, March 18, 2014 6:37:32 AM UTC-5, Michael Hechmer wrote:
When I was commuting and stopped in the left hand lane at a traffic light
I sometimes found myself next to a motorcycle. I would always look
there is no such thing as best tire, there is only favorite
On Monday, March 17, 2014 7:50:01 PM UTC-5, LF wrote:
Best Tire depends on what type of riding you do, how much total weight
you are pedaling, how much you mind flats, and personal preference. A 160#
randonnair on a light weight
If you can specify the criteriia you can test and find the tires that best meet
them.
Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote:
there is no such thing as best tire, there is only favorite
On Monday, March 17, 2014 7:50:01 PM UTC-5, LF wrote:
Best Tire depends on what type of riding you do, how
Hey folks,
My lady friend is graduating from graduate school and I am thinking about
buying her a proper bike. I did get her a cinzia folding bike for $50 from San
Sntonio CL while we were visiting TX last winter but she doesn't ride it much
but would ride a real bike. I would prefer a new
Plenty still available:
On Saturday, January 18, 2014 1:04:19 PM UTC-8, Dave wrote:
Hey RBW, cleaning out the closet of some seldom used pieces.
Pictures here http://flic.kr/s/aHsjQRiTzf
Carradice Zipped Roll - $40 (great condition)
Carradice Camper Longflap - $70 (used frequently, still
Assuming the Betty Foy or Cheviot are a bit outside of the price range:
- Brooklyn Cruiser (which I think Grant has some
involvement): http://www.brooklynbicycleco.com/
- Soma Buena Vista Mixte
- Public Bikes
- Paperbike
- Papillionaire
- Bobbin
- Civia
I didn't
You can build up a SOMA mixte with 650B and it will (I think) fit Hetres.
Here's an (I think beautifully done) example:
There are lots of pics in the set on Flickr, look for somervillebikes.
She Devil takes cantis, Buena Vista sidepulls; She Devil has single mixte top
tube, Buena Vista is a
You are quickly getting a pretty good list. With lots of good ideas.
I will +1 on the She Devil. Handsome Cycles has been a great company to
deal with and as the proud owner of a Speedy, I can honestly say it is one
of my favorite bikes.
I'm not sure on the tire clearance, as mine is only
well spoken, Larry.
that's what I was trying at.
-evan
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We need one special tire, forged deep in the heart of a volcano. A tire
that is supple, fast, flatproof, quiet, cheapONE TIRE TO RULE THEM ALL!
On Tue, Mar 18, 2014 at 12:41 PM, Coconutbill evan.spa...@gmail.com wrote:
well spoken, Larry.
that's what I was trying at.
-evan
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Just fill your Schwalbes with helium. I heard that works really well.
On Tuesday, March 18, 2014 9:45:19 AM UTC-7, Peter M wrote:
We need one special tire, forged deep in the heart of a volcano. A tire
that is supple, fast, flatproof, quiet, cheapONE TIRE TO RULE THEM ALL!
On Tue, Mar
Since we're talking about how to mispronounce things this may be the only
chance I get to say I actually prefer the incorrect (to my knowledge) way
of saying bleriot. I like to say it so it rhymes with chariot. Like
Cheviot, but with an R.
Aaron Far From French, for better or worse Young
The
I use Soma Xpress 650b on my commuter and have had two flats. One was
a thorn after 0.5 miles riding, and the other was a pinch flat after
running over a large, unseen object that caused me to crash down on my
rear wheel. For peace of mind it's good for the commuter and I don't
care about saving
I'm thinking about getting an Xpress as a spare tire, after having 5 flats
on 2 different Pari-Motos. I replaced the back tire with a spare after the
3rd flat, and proceeded to have two more.
If a rider is going to have to install the spare tire, I think there's some
merit in that spare being a
I'm of two minds.
I have the Barlow Pass Compass tires on the way and I'm seriously
considering trying out some of those 700x40C Clement MSOs I saw on Will's
Hillborne: I heard they come out to 38 on a 24mm rim and that's damn near
perfect for lil' ol' me.
They look so Manly.
On Tue, Mar 18,
I like the MSO tires. Have them on the XO-4 and the Black Mountain Monster
Cross. You can get the 60tpi for less than $35. The 120tpi (which are nice)
can be found to $50. No flats yet. Manly? Yes!
On Tue, Mar 18, 2014 at 12:37 PM, Chris Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote:
I'm of two minds.
I
is there a 650b equivalent for such a tire?
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Currently not really. At least that I am aware of. There has been a fair
amount of chatter about this in the 650B Google Group over the last year
and i know a number of people had contacted Clement about a 650B version
and gotten responses requesting more info on their bike and how it was set
up.
Although - Soma has something in the works that might just fill this need.
http://www.bikerumor.com/2014/02/22/soma-fab-hits-the-gravel-w-new-cazadero-low-profile-knobby-tires/
On Tue, Mar 18, 2014 at 2:05 PM, Dan McNamara djmcnam...@gmail.com wrote:
Currently not really. At least that I am
Just curious what the current value of a 1993 Bridgestone RB-1 (w/ STI
levers) is?
Size is a 54.5. Paint is a little rough at parts...7.5 outta 10, but
overall pretty nice. The front wheel isn't original but the Ritchey stem
Nitto bar combo looks great!
Any thoughts?
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zipped roll gone, and the camper longflap may be a nelson longflap (and
also may be sold...waiting to hear back)
On Tuesday, March 18, 2014 8:28:11 AM UTC-7, Dave wrote:
Plenty still available:
On Saturday, January 18, 2014 1:04:19 PM UTC-8, Dave wrote:
Hey RBW, cleaning out the closet of
I think the Xpress would make an excellent spare tire and is a fine
tire. Using the Pari-Moto up front and a more durable rear tire makes
a ton of sense. I rode over 600 miles on my Pari-Motos and the front
still had the little rubber-new tire things attached in the center,
whereas the rear had
I've been looking to try one of these saddlebags for a while. I had a
carradice nelson longflap for about a year but didn't like the
shape/capacity for commuting to school and putting books, lunch, etc. in
it. If anyone has one they want to unload I'd be all over it. Thanks!
(I just found this
Very nice! Thanks for the pics!
John
On Monday, March 17, 2014 11:51:14 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote:
Jim and Minh, I have some good photos here where I tapped a Gino light
mount to M6 so I could fit it to a Nitto strut with the rod bolt and nut
That's awesome. I hope to be able to do this with my girls in a few
years. They are 6 and 3 now so a bit young for this type of adventure.
James Chang
On Tue, Mar 18, 2014 at 8:48 AM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:
Fantastic, Erl! I look forward to your photos of the GAP with your
attach your light wiring with hemp twine! Still not as clean as braze ons
or internal, but its another option to zip ties for those who want a little
classier look.
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Probably this is better asked over on the iBob list. There's also a
Bridgestone-centric Facebook group which seems reasonably active.
Best of luck!
- Jim / list admin
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If I were building something ground up and wanted a wheel size smaller
than 622, I'd favor the 584 (650B) rim size. I'm pretty comfy on the
Hilsen/Quickbeam when trail rambling, but at about 40 mm of tire, it
changes things a bit - hard to articulate, but I'm feeling like there's
more weight
$500-$750 is about what they're going for on Craigslist in N. CA. I
wouldn't expect any premium for STI..most RB riders prefer bar-ends, and
21-year-old first-generation brifters are probably gonna be a little
finicky about shifting.
Joe in this reporter's opinion Bernard
Vallejo, CA.
On
I sold a 56cm 1992 model, all original except new tires, under 1000 miles
on it, for $750 plus shipping, last year.
On Tuesday, March 18, 2014 2:57:00 PM UTC-7, Eric wrote:
Just curious what the current value of a 1993 Bridgestone RB-1 (w/ STI
levers) is?
Size is a 54.5. Paint is a
Doing it right dad. Only reason I like to ride far is to go on more adventures.
Teach em right
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Eric,
Pictures would help you receive a much better ballpark. My concern is paint
frame condition. If a seller is calling it 7.5 of 10 I think your market goes
down. Only $400-500 in my book.
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Forgot to mention that I am looking for a silver brake.
On Monday, March 17, 2014 10:15:29 PM UTC-4, Brian Campbell wrote:
Looking to trade a new, never used 559 long reach, nutted brake for a good
conditioned Tektro 539 front brake, nutted mount. Will also consider buying
if you have an
I have to perfect the cool locking technique on the RBW site. I am not so
good with fine motor skills.
On Mar 18, 2014 6:51 PM, Christopher Mungioli cmung...@gmail.com wrote:
attach your light wiring with hemp twine! Still not as clean as braze ons
or internal, but its another option to zip
Hi group,
I currently have 46cm Nitto noodle 177 bars with Shimano 105 shifters on my
Sam Hillborne. I like everything except the ramp and hood reach is a little
far away to comfortably brake. I'm looking for a different Nitto handlebar
and it's a little confusing. I want a shorter ramp so
I bought one from Riv last month. They have plenty if one does not turn up
here.
On Tuesday, March 18, 2014 11:30:35 AM UTC-4, Michael Ullmer wrote:
I've been looking to try one of these saddlebags for a while. I had a
carradice nelson longflap for about a year but didn't like the
for the Brits, it's cultural to Anglicize the French language. In 1905 the
world casting champion, a Frenchman, Louis Bougle, approached Hardy
Brothers to build him a reel to his specification. The reel is still
produced, and is up to the MkVIII. Hardy calls it the Boog-lay.
On Tuesday,
Hopefully this hasn't been posted before, found it on another cycling site
and thought it rather fitting, hopefully we're all here on this thread so
we don't fit this bill:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/33769898@N04/8483985476/lightbox/
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I have one that is in somewhat rough shape because the leather straps got
yanked out by the rivet after catching in my spokes. The bag is otherwise
in decent shape, though there is some wear on the waxed finish. I asked
Grant about getting it repaired and he said it could be sent to the mfgr.
Ah, that explains it then. My roots all go back to England, Scotland, and
Wales. Thank you for enlightening me a bit!
Aaron Young
The Dalles, OR
On Tue, Mar 18, 2014 at 6:50 PM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote:
for the Brits, it's cultural to Anglicize the French language. In 1905
the
Bruce, the Hwy one bar from Soma Fab has 2 cm less reach than a Noodle and
comes in silver and 26.0 clamp.
~mike
Carlsbad Ca.
On Tuesday, March 18, 2014 6:22:11 PM UTC-7, Bruce Smitham wrote:
Hi group,
I currently have 46cm Nitto noodle 177 bars with Shimano 105 shifters on
my Sam
i have a friend wh eventually hopes to buy a used Bleriot. except he calls it:
blee-AIR-ee-oh. four syllables.
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The best ending to an adventure like this is when the kid asks when
can we go again?
dougP
On Monday, March 17, 2014 5:09:51 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote:
My son likes bike overnighters. He's game for whatever, whenever:
There are some small builders out there that can build what you want for a
reasonable price. Here is a link to my Matthews custom that is designed for
42-52 mm tires in the 650B size. Lugged steel with a quill stem. It's
probably closest to a Hilsen in tubing so it can do all you ask for,
Ain't it the truth? ...sounds worse than a job A wise sage one time
said Ride when you feel like riding, not because of some schedule, or
words to that effect.
dougP
On Tuesday, March 18, 2014 7:13:15 PM UTC-7, DS wrote:
Hopefully this hasn't been posted before, found it on another
The MSOs work well, and look great (i might add) on the
Hunqapillar: https://flic.kr/p/kpCU2r
I'm going to fender up the Hilsen with some Zeppelins to cover the Barlow
Pass's tonight: https://flic.kr/p/kTv33e
I guess we should chat more, Chen! I'll let you know how they work.
My take on
Mike, how is the quality of the Soma Hwy One compared to Nitto?
Thanks, Bruce
On Tuesday, March 18, 2014 7:58:26 PM UTC-7, Mike Schiller wrote:
Bruce, the Hwy one bar from Soma Fab has 2 cm less reach than a Noodle and
comes in silver and 26.0 clamp.
~mike
Carlsbad Ca.
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Nitto 185?
Patrick Moore
iPhone
On Mar 18, 2014, at 7:22 PM, Bruce Smitham wineh...@gmail.com wrote:
Hi group,
I currently have 46cm Nitto noodle 177 bars with Shimano 105 shifters on my
Sam Hillborne. I like everything except the ramp and hood reach is a little
far away to
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