August sounds like a good month!
Cheers,
David
it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal
On Sun, Aug 17, 2014 at 9:45 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote:
Happy Betty-versary to you! It's so wonderful to hear how much people
enjoy their bikes, and somehow Rivendells bring out
Yes, JIS SKF. I can't recall whether it was the 116 or 121mm, they advise
to go the smaller if on the line. I could pop the arms and measure if
really interested.
Andy Cheatham
Pittsburgh
On Sunday, August 17, 2014 3:06:15 AM UTC-4, rw1911 wrote:
If so, could you share what bottom bracket
Yowza! Someone thought through the Colorado monsoon season factor well,
presuming they were seeking to maximize exposure to lightening. Why the
late starts? Viewership? Perhaps the organizer is a newbe to Colorado. The
good news is that at the higher elevations, hail is usually pea-sized.
Tubulars - Campy NR Hubs (32 spokes), Campy Chronus Victory rims,
Specialized Race Slick tires. Professional Build
Clinchers - White Ind Hubs (28/32 spokes), Mavic Open Pro Rims, Grand Bois
Cerf GreenLabel tires. Self Build.
On Sunday, August 17, 2014 7:54:17 PM UTC-4, ted wrote:
Pray
Hearty congratulations to you, Cecily, and to Betty! Every time I'm on
this bike she brings a smile to my face. That, my friend, is what it's
all about! We feel the same here at my house about our Rivs. -RCW
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Close shouldn't be a problem, because it minimizes torsion on the cage. I
take the clear a penny approach when adjusting height of my FD - a penny
resting against the large ring should clear the cage all the way around.
From this
photo,
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lz8T7PNM2TA/U_HyAq5b7oI/AAs/e1Vi4FQsaVY/s1600/img021.jpg
The rear rack in this photo is not exactly the same one (I think it's made
by Toei, not Nitto), but you get idea of how it looks when it's mounted on
a bike.
Takashi
2014年8月16日土曜日 3時59分56秒
Just officially announced. A great venue, a great cause, and it should be
loads of fun. If anyone in the area makes the drive over let me know and
we can set up a little ride around my favorite Biggest Little City. My
wife will be on her Betty and I'll be on my AR. More details:
Fantastic!
With abandon,
Patrick
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Thanks for the details
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Thanks for pointing that out Bill. I carefully measured CTC again and came
out with 24.75 which translates to 63.
It also looks like my asking price is too high so, my new price is $1800 +
shipping.
Ray
On Sunday, August 17, 2014 12:43:48 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote:
It's probably
There are roll-top pannier people, and there are flappy-top pannier people.
The only way to find out which one you *really* are is to buy the other
kind of panniers, ride around with them for a while, and realize how much
you hate them.
I used to ride around town with a full set of purple
Hi everyone,
It seems to me the original poster, grrlyrida, just needed a helpful,
Remember, you will need to check and maybe tighten your shifters on a
(regular basis or every 50 miles or once a week or...and this is how you do
it yourself:... :)
I think what may have been missed
Not a lot to add to the thread. I have dual Shimano A530 SDP pedals
(http://www.rosebikes.com/article/shimano-spd-pd-a530-pedals/aid:221944),
which have worked well for me on tours. I just finished a 12-day tour from
Portland to San Francisco on my new Sam and went the first half way with
Sold!
On Saturday, August 9, 2014 2:53:01 PM UTC-7, Antonioni Vicente wrote:
large olive sackville saddlebag in excellent condition
$195 + shipping
Purchased new from Riv a year ago. It's been on 2 overnighters and a
handful of day rides but not much more.
Too big fer me and I dont
color me confused, why would your body weight make the shifters slip more?
more torsion on the frame when pedaling?
On Sun, Aug 17, 2014 at 1:20 PM, jphillip...@icloud.com
jphillip...@icloud.com wrote:
Hi everyone,
It seems to me the original poster, grrlyrida, just needed a helpful,
On 08/18/2014 10:47 AM, Goshen Peter wrote:
color me confused, why would your body weight make the shifters slip
more? more torsion on the frame when pedaling?
Me too. I should think torsion on the frame would be more related to
rider strength than weight.
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That's bizarre. You would think a derailer wouldn't break like that at that
place because any pressure/ movement would make the derailer move, not resist
and break.
Does the chain sometimes jam between the big ring and the derailer when
shifting into the large ring? That's the only thing I can
Ryan?
On Sunday, August 17, 2014 8:00:07 AM UTC-5, Sean Cleary wrote:
On Saturday, August 16, 2014 11:47:35 PM UTC-5, Abcyclehank wrote:
Sorry Sean
Don't know where my mind got the Ron from.
Regardless I do have a new Grey Grid that I have contemplated moving.
Ryan
I sent you a
I believe it has more to do with frame size and length of cable then the
weight of the rider.
On Monday, August 18, 2014 10:47:52 AM UTC-4, Peter M wrote:
color me confused, why would your body weight make the shifters slip more?
more torsion on the frame when pedaling?
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Symmetrical on the 119mm Phil, I assume? The TA is symmetrical. Since
this setup works it will probably be the next one I install in my Zephyr
configuration.
On Sunday, August 17, 2014 8:56:42 PM UTC-5, Don Compton wrote:
I had a 60cm Ram and used a 119 Philwood jis bb. After I sold the Ram
a derailleur cage is a C-shaped channel. Pulling the chain in either
direction puts opening loads on the sides and especially inside corners of
the channel. You would hope it's not going to fatigue, but that's the
failure mode, slow crack growth.
On Monday, August 18, 2014 9:58:11 AM
The only FD I have broken in 35 years was the clamp on a pretty Chorus. 16
is a big lift and does stress the derailler, getting the chain stuck
between the derailler and ring could weaken the joint. The bottom of the
derailler has more flex while the top is secured, so maybe that contributed
alignment could be a factor here, too. If the cage is grabbing the chain
way far back on the cage, that puts a very big moment at the cracked
corners.
This load would be minimized by having the derailleur aligned to contact
the chain as far forward on the cage as possible.
On Monday,
So if someone was on a 52 Sam and weighed 300 they should be ok, right? I
think frame size probably matters alot more than rider weight. Maybe Grant
was assuming we all have proportional height and weight, oh if only,
hahaha.
On Mon, Aug 18, 2014 at 11:34 AM, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net
On my 67 AHH I just fiddle with and gently tighten the wing nut as I am
riding along.
On Mon, Aug 18, 2014 at 8:57 AM, Goshen Peter uscpeter11...@gmail.com
wrote:
So if someone was on a 52 Sam and weighed 300 they should be ok, right? I
think frame size probably matters alot more than rider
Thanks Jon, thanks Garth. I like the look of the Trinity but really want a
visor. I will check out the Bishop.
On Sunday, August 17, 2014 4:50:23 PM UTC-6, Garth wrote:
If you like the fit of a Giro or Bell, it's a good bet you'll like another
. These Giro's looks nice :)
Michael, 26T to 42T step on my Cyclotouriste with a venerable Shimano 600EX
FD is a simple click and noiseless transition - chain suck is impossible on
this setup.
On Monday, August 18, 2014 10:41:55 AM UTC-5, Michael Hechmer wrote:
The only FD I have broken in 35 years was the clamp on a
SOLD!!!
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S3X and dynamo are sold. Here's what's left.
REAR WHEELS:
700c silver XT - $120
135mm OLD. Dull silver hub, silver Salsa Delgado rim.
700c Fichtel Sachs Automatic 2 speed IGH - $140
Blue 'band.' Like a two speed kickback hub, but you don't have to kick
back.
120mm OLD. Silver Sun CR18. Used
i use the Giro Bishop and can say it was nice to finally wear a helment
that fit my fat head. Nice and light, big enough vents to give me vent
shaped sunburn spots on my bald head when i forget to use sunscreen.
On Mon, Aug 18, 2014 at 12:12 PM, 'Mojo' via RBW Owners Bunch
Hey Philip
On Monday, August 18, 2014, Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com
wrote:
S3X and dynamo are sold. Here's what's left.
REAR WHEELS:
700c silver XT - $120
135mm OLD. Dull silver hub, silver Salsa Delgado rim.
700c Fichtel Sachs Automatic 2 speed IGH - $140
Blue 'band.'
Sorry about that! Big fingers, small type. I'm curious about the 2-speed.
Chain tensioner needed? Can the OLD be upped to 126? Thanks again for doing
the patches/shirts.
Cheers,
Patrick
On Monday, August 18, 2014, Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com
wrote:
S3X and dynamo are sold.
Steve: Do you put them up on the stand every 100 miles or so for the purpose
of checking the tires, or some other reason? (Or, I guess, both.) Mine don’t
get up on a stand anywhere near that often, and I’m wondering if I’m missing
something I should be doing. Tom
From:
Yes, it's setup symmetrical. If you use a 116, you will have to offset to
the right.
On Monday, August 18, 2014 8:39:55 AM UTC-7, George Schick wrote:
Symmetrical on the 119mm Phil, I assume? The TA is symmetrical. Since
this setup works it will probably be the next one I install in my
Hi Mike, I have the HAR / HAR bags combo and I really like them. This
little story is on point so bear with me a moment: I was out yesterday in
the rain with the HAR racks/HAR bags mounted on the the appaloosa
custom—and stuff in the bags stayed dry. There were pulses of pouring rain
mixed
I like to clean and re-lube the chain every 100 mi or so. The tire check takes
place while the chain dries from its soak in mineral spirits.
Allingham II, Thomas J thomas.alling...@skadden.com wrote:
Steve: Do you put them up on the stand every 100 miles or so for the
purpose of checking the
Why would a longer cable slip more?
Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote:
I believe it has more to do with frame size and length of cable then
the
weight of the rider.
On Monday, August 18, 2014 10:47:52 AM UTC-4, Peter M wrote:
color me confused, why would your body weight make the
On 08/18/2014 12:01 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote:
Why would a longer cable slip more?
Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote:
I believe it has more to do with frame size and length of cable
then the weight of the rider.
On Monday, August 18, 2014 10:47:52 AM UTC-4,
So, cables stretch every time they are used so wouldn't some high quality
cabling/housing help the issue then? if that even is the issue.
On Mon, Aug 18, 2014 at 3:06 PM, Joe Hogg joseph.h...@gmail.com wrote:
On 08/18/2014 12:01 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote:
Why would a longer cable slip more?
Bump and price drop: $55 shipped.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Tuesday, June 24, 2014 9:21:42 AM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote:
This is a new 9cm Nitto Talux 26.0mm stem. I took it out of its plastic,
but never installed it as the 12 cm on the QB worked out great for me.
(there may be a double
Cables clearly do not stretch every time they are used. Otherwise we would be
constantly be adjusting index shifting cables instead of once or twice a year.
Goshen Peter uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote:
So, cables stretch every time they are used so wouldn't some high
quality
cabling/housing
Even the Hex may suit you, it's still rounded and lots of vents, plus the
visor even adjust up to 15 degrees , which is rather nice :)
http://www.giro.com/us_en/products/men/helmets/hex.html#undefined
On Monday, August 18, 2014 12:12:00 PM UTC-4, Mojo wrote:
Thanks Jon, thanks Garth. I
I ride 10K to 15K miles a year. If I were to check my bike and re-lube the
chain every 100 miles, I would have much less time to ride.
--Metin
On Monday, August 18, 2014 11:53:52 AM UTC-7, Steve Palincsar wrote:
I like to clean and re-lube the chain every 100 mi or so. The tire check
takes
Hey Patrick,
The Sachs Automatic doesn't need a tensioner, but one should work fine if
you have vertical drops.
It has a reaction arm for the coaster brake, with a rubber-padded P clamp
(Adele clip) to protect the frame.
The axle seems plenty long enough to add 3mm on each side to take it to
I thought you couldn't use a coaster brake with a tensioner, am I just way
off today?
On Mon, Aug 18, 2014 at 4:15 PM, Philip Williamson
philip.william...@gmail.com wrote:
Hey Patrick,
The Sachs Automatic doesn't need a tensioner, but one should work fine if
you have vertical drops.
It
On 08/18/2014 04:12 PM, Metin Uz wrote:
I ride 10K to 15K miles a year. If I were to check my bike and re-lube
the chain every 100 miles, I would have much less time to ride.
2 years ago I rode 11,111 miles. Last year my knee failed in November,
so I only managed 10,600 miles. I have plenty
my chain-cleaning doesn't cut into
my riding time at all.
Metin didn't say that it did. Metin merely said that if he were to
remove/soak/dry/relube his chain once every 3 or 4 days over a year, it
would be a time commitment that he could not afford. The fact that you,
Steve, do have the
You might be right - I've never tried.
Aaand... Sheldon Has The Answer:
Note! Chain tensioners *cannot* be used with fixed-gear or coaster brake
systems!
They don't maintain tension when there is backward force applied to the
pedals, and the chain can derail as a result.
Sorry for the
Sold!
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If I recall , Steve, I believe you're retired, correct? So if you are not
working , you do have more time available. Nonetheless, those are
impressive yearly mileages and it's awesome that you are so meticulous.!
On Monday, August 18, 2014 3:26:36 PM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote:
On
On 08/18/2014 05:33 PM, Ryan wrote:
If I recall , Steve, I believe you're retired, correct?
Yes, that's correct.
So if you are not working , you do have more time available.
True. However, it's not like it's really all that time-consuming, and
the payoff in terms of equipment longevity
That is a good point:) Now, to be totally honest, my retired partner does
my mechanical work for me...I'm kind of a spaz. He is a former potter and
extremely good with his hands
But, you are so right that good bikes deserve TLC and I'm extremely
sensitive to anything not quite right on my
With limited time, I try a different approach. I put at least 5,000 miles
on the fixed gear commuter. When the chain gets noisy, it gets lubed (maybe
once a month). I have a lifetime supply of chain in a spool, replaced maybe
once every other year.
I make sure my cables and tires are in good
Lifetime supply of chain in a spool? That's wild. I've never heard of
that. How did you hook that up? What chain manufacturer?
On Monday, August 18, 2014 4:00:45 PM UTC-7, Metin Uz wrote:
With limited time, I try a different approach. I put at least 5,000 miles
on the fixed gear
On 08/18/2014 06:44 PM, Ryan wrote:
I also like what Grant seaid about riding like a fairy not an ox. I'm
a big fairy, though.
Reminds me of a moment about 20 years ago, riding alongside this guy out
in rural Virginia. We're talking about wheels. I'm riding a 20 year
old Paramount, with
It's a half-used bulk spool of cheap KMC chain a bike shop was clearing
out, good for 5-speed but not indexed shifting. Works fine for fixed gear
since I run road chainrings and 3/32 cogs.
--Metin
On Monday, August 18, 2014 4:07:13 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote:
Lifetime supply of chain in a
I have the aspect and like it plenty. I had an REI gift card to defray
some of the cost, which was helpful, as it's expensive.
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Have you ever wished you could skew the orientation of the levers to the
bar? Even just a little bit?
Maybe someone with a machine shop has?
Maybe I should have first asked if anyone knew of any bags that might match
these hypothetical brake levers? Whatever it takes.
Possible that this is
Thanks for your input folks. I went to two LBS's found nothing that fit well,
had a visor, no tail. At my local REI I found the Bell XLP that fit all my
needs including my big head. Bonus, it cost $40. I was willing to spend 4x that.
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Maybe I am just an anal fanatic, but I clean my chains and cassettes every
100 miles or so. I learned back in the nine speed days, that if I used a
chain too long, the cassette would also be worn out.
Now( my bikes are all obsolete Campy 10sp), I run my chains 3000 miles. I
buy the cheapist
I think a drawing of what you mean might be useful. I've used MTB levers on
inverted albatross bars. I replaced the reach adjustment screw with longer hex
bolts, and screwed them in to bring the levers in close to the bar.
A friend used mtb bars on dirt drop bars, and bent the levers sideways
Yeah, most all MTB levers have a set screw that adjusts the reach of the
lever. It's not a ton of adjustment, but it's there.
http://www.parktool.com/uploads/images/blog/repair_help/mtbbrakelever.jpg
Cheers,
David
it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal
On Mon, Aug 18, 2014
I say , if you enjoy it, clean as much as you like.
RBW says replace the chain every 2,000 miles no matter what. I think I will
try this and see how it goes. Not sure how many miles it takes to wear out
a cassette.
For the last year I think I have not cleaned a chain and only applied
Boeshield
I wouldn't be surprised if it is the ring spread. I may go with a 42 or
even 40 - don't need much on the top end these days - I like to coast down
hills, and the 11t in back is a big gear. Derailleur was new, not moved,
and the rings are new, unramped. I had a fair amount of small ring to
Nice! Someone here snap it up.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/58-cm-700c-Rivendell-Roadeo-Frame-Road-Bike-Touring-/251620939853?pt=US_Bicycles_Frameshash=item3a95c6d84d
Ryan
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