Of course I wasn't there, but it sounds like he meant it as a compliment.
Gotta admit, the color is gorgeous, but it's also Frankencolor.
I was on my Raleigh, which really is a Frankenbike, stopping to help a guy
on a mountain bike with a flat and no pump. I don't know what he thought
my
I did some hand-in-air measurements and got a perfect fit on my Bertoud
decaleur with Nitto M18 and Acorn tall rando. I measured the height of the
bag from the rack, held that spot in space, then the distance to the stem
was the size Bertoud decaleur I bought from Compass. Came out Perfect.
I tried for the Redwood in the final minutes but no dice.
KJ
On Sunday, September 21, 2014 11:08:36 PM UTC-4, Peter M wrote:
Great prices too, IMO
http://www.ebay.com/itm/67cm-Rivendell-Redwood-/291247953084?pt=US_Bicycles_Frameshash=item43cfbb14bc
As I mentioned above, Eagle 2 pads are easily shortened. Right where the
last notch in the pad surface is you can snip the end off with a decent
pair of utility scissors. You''ll notice there is metal frame inside the
pad. File this just a but, maybe like a mm or 2 and you'll clear the stays
Other than bringing the map case closer to my eyes I'm not sure how much
benefit there is in having a bag that comes all the way up to the stem. I
have the small Acorn rondo bag and it holds everything I need at hand, and
I can fill it with as much weight as a road bike really wants right
They both went for great prices. I wished I would have pulled the trigger on
the Ram was waiting to make a late winning bid and someone took it for the
modest BIN. I saw that the Redwood went for over its original buy it now price.
Robert's fleet is been seriously reduced in the last 18 months.
He meant well. He's probably gotten used to seeing all those same looking
off-the-shelf racing bikes with matched all-black groupsets and no
personalization. So, to him, Hugh's bike -- a gorgeous machine, by the way
-- looked like an assemblage of parts. Parts all carefully selected based
He had an interesting Bilenky for grabs too. I eyed that a little but the
lack of details about the frame put me off. I also was looking at that Ram
- a 68 would fit me better than the 66 Ram I currently have.
Oh well!
KJ
On Sunday, September 28, 2014 9:20:18 AM UTC-4, Abcyclehank wrote:
Yes, I overlooked the out of stock notice on my phone yesterday. They
used to break up the sets and mix them up themselves, but I think no matter
how they priced them they still ended up with extras of the aheadset style
center pieces. I bought at least one of those mixed combos from them in
Man that Raleigh is awesome!
~Hugh
“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep
moving.” ― Albert Einstein
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On Sun, Sep 28, 2014 at 5:20 AM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote:
Of course I wasn't there, but it sounds like he meant
Bob you stated it perfectly he didn't mean it as offensive. I really like
the way you broke it down (Parts all carefully selected based on utility)
a testament to Grant and company. I think the term Frankenbike is now
for me both endearing and a badge of honor. I think I'll own it. I have a
Green
Hey Tom,
Thanks for the compliment. I used to ride for exercise exclusively. These
days my favorite rides are those with multiple purpose, camping/touring,
errands and visiting friends. I've been remiss, I need to get back down San
Diego way.
~Hugh
“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your
Thinking about a platform pedal.
I like sliding my feet around on the pedals without having to lift them up
off the pedal to reposition.
I don't like shoes getting locked into a position because the pedal
surface mates with grooves in the shoe sole, forcing you to lift the foot
off the pedal
It's been awhile since I've tried mustaches, but I wanted to try them out
again.
I'm using old Dia Compe non-aero brake levers and am trying to get a
comfortable position for them.
Any tips for setting up brake levers on the original mustache bar?
Thanks,
David
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I have both pedals and my experience is this:
Grip kings allow for relatively easy shoe movement. The little hollow grips
are not very tall and don't bite the shoe. Honestly, the lack of grip is
alarming if things get even remotely wet. I'll guess this is part of the reason
some have called
I haven't tried the Grip Kings, but I'll second jinxed in the assessment of
VP-001/Gripsters being very secure - like Velcro almost.
I have the MKS Sylvan Touring pedals on another bike, and those definitely
allow for slipping your foot around - dry or wet.
KJ
On Sunday, September 28, 2014
I headed out this morning at 7, wheels crunching through the thick frost. I had
no idea how far I would go, but had in the back of my mind that I'd ride the
Rampart Reservoir loop if I kept feeling good. Mile after mile, I kept feeling
great.
I'm surprised how little of the core abdominal
Wow...when natural looks supernatural. That glimpse of mountain autumn is much
appreciated.
Chris Johnson
Sanger, Texas
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I like the ends of the levers to line up with the outside edge of the bars.
Joe Bernard
Vallejo, CA.
On Sunday, September 28, 2014 11:10:21 AM UTC-7, David Banzer wrote:
It's been awhile since I've tried mustaches, but I wanted to try them out
again.
I'm using old Dia Compe non-aero brake
Start with what Joe said. Don't tape the bars. Ride. Play with tilt and
sliding in and out. Once you've settled on what you like. Snug up (just to
be sure) and tape. Most importantly, have fun and ride with abandon! Grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
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Yes, I believe the fellow meant Frankenbike, a topic we discussed at
internet-bob recently: A bicycle with an assemblage of parts joined
together based on I picked that derailer because I like it, and those
cranks sure are pretty. He was complimenting what appeared to be a
well-thought-out
(x post from iBob, apologies to those that get it twice).
Well, the wife and I are buying a house and moving, which has prompted some
pressure to get rid of the less likely to be used parts of the bike stash
so we don't have to move it. So here's the list and it will probably be
updated.
I've never felt like the spikes on the gripsters kept me from moving my
feet around. They are secure enough to give me confidence to pedal while
standing out of the saddle, without feeling restrictive. IMO and YMMV.
On Sep 28, 2014 12:47 PM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote:
Thinking
thanks Hugh - we went to San Antonio Siclovia today. It was a hit, and I
got a lot of nice comments. I put about 25 miles on it every week.
Bought it new in '76 in college and it's on its 3rd rebuild. Only original
components are brake calipers and headset.
On Sunday, September 28, 2014
and yes, when you mix it up, it's Frankengruppe.
On Sunday, September 28, 2014 4:50:40 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote:
Yes, I believe the fellow meant Frankenbike, a topic we discussed at
internet-bob recently: A bicycle with an assemblage of parts joined
together based on I picked that
Thanks everyone! I'm thinking that the large Berthoud with the H-121 decaleur
is going to be the way I go. It sounds like, based on your responses, it's a
pretty safe bet that it will work. I guess I caaould always swap out for the
H-91. There's only one question left: I've been told the
I also don't like that locked-in feel. I haven't tried the Grip Kings, but
I've found the RMX Sneaker Pedals to have the ideal balance between grip
and slide. They're cheap, too. In super wet conditions, though, I prefer
something with spikes.
Bryan
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It's down to personal preference but I find the OG moustaches work best
when the tips of the hoods (where the cable exits) are no more than 12.5cm
apart.Any more than that and I start to lose the 'on the hoods'
position because the wrist angle gets weird.
On Sunday, September 28, 2014
I have Grip Kings on my AHH and Thin Gripsters on my Roadeo. I prefer the
Gripsters because I really feel locked in on them. I absolutely have to lift my
foot off the pedal to reposition. My feet move around on the Grip Kings which,
in wet weather, is, to me, a problem. I've been thinking of
Amazing looking ride! Super landscape and what appears to be ideal weather.
Great photos to boot :-)
KJ
On Sunday, September 28, 2014 3:33:34 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote:
I headed out this morning at 7, wheels crunching through the thick frost.
I had no idea how far I would go, but had
I know you said no Jerry-rigging, but I came up with a super easy solution for
this that I think is better than a decaleur. I may have stolen the idea from a
Weigle photo but I can't remember for sure. Anyway, I bought some 3/4 aluminum
bar stock and made a bridge across the rack. Pictur a
Looks perfect!
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 28, 2014, at 4:43 PM, Kieran J kjo...@gmail.com wrote:
Amazing looking ride! Super landscape and what appears to be ideal weather.
Great photos to boot :-)
KJ
On Sunday, September 28, 2014 3:33:34 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote:
I headed
Jan claims the Berthoud auto loosens. I've never had a problem with my
Berthoud Decaleurs loosening on the road (or off)
On Sunday, September 28, 2014 4:20:42 PM UTC-7, Tim wrote:
Thanks everyone! I'm thinking that the large Berthoud with the H-121
decaleur is going to be the way I go. It
I have VP-001 gripsters with pins on one side, and skateboard grip tape on the
other. The tape comes off after several months, but gives a good attachment
with plenty of easy movement. The grip side is less comfortable, but maybe
better for pulling away from stop lights on a wet day with a tall
I have a 46 Noodle on my San Marcos, 46 Highway One on my Santana, 46 Soba
on my Atlantis, and 46 Salsa Cowbell on my LHT. I like them all, and I
don't know if I would be able to pick a favorite. They all have
Tektro/Cane Creek/Retro Shift brake levers which is were I ride most of the
time.
Truly God's Country. Glad to see you are on the mend.
Dennis in PDX
On Sunday, September 28, 2014 12:33:34 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote:
I headed out this morning at 7, wheels crunching through the thick frost.
I had no idea how far I would go, but had in the back of my mind that I’d
ride
I have the VO Sabot and love the amount of grip on them. I could take out
the pins on one side if I needed to and may do that to put grip tape on.
Rob at Ocean Air Cycles really likes the VP Vice
(http://oceanaircycles.com/2013/04/22/vp-vice-and-001-pedal-comparison/)
and if I were buying new
Thanks, all!
The weather was brilliant for my ride, Kieran. Of course, there's no such
thing as bad weather, only bad clothing. Grin. In the last picture, the
clouds on the horizon unleashed a fantastic autumn rain for 3-4 hours not
long after I got home.
With abandon,
Patrick
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I ride VP's Vice, very similar to their Gripsters. The great thing is I can
play around with how many pins are in based on how much foot movement I
want. I've decided I prefer them all in, and just life my feet briefly to
shift positions around. Not a big deal.
With abandon,
Patrick
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I think it's pretty.
On Friday, September 26, 2014 8:42:06 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote:
I'm off on Friday's while the rest of humanity in Los Angeles is madly
rushing to get home in petrol-chemical bubbles. I decided to do a ramble
over Pasadena way mail some letters go to Vroman's book store
On 09/28/2014 08:06 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote:
Jan claims the Berthoud auto loosens. I've never had a problem with
my Berthoud Decaleurs loosening on the road (or off)
I was at Bike Virginia shortly after buying the Berthoud decaleur that's
now on my MAP. Then it was on my Saluki. Four days
I figured it was someone from here :p
Wished i would have done the buy it now but oh well. Only cost me 16 over
but not the end of the world.
Fire sale of other stuff coming soon!
On Sep 28, 2014 7:25 AM, Kieran J kjo...@gmail.com wrote:
I tried for the Redwood in the final minutes but no
it's beyond pretty, that bike is drop-dead gorgeous. Again, he really
wasn't down on the bike, he was second-guessing its pedigree.
On Sunday, September 28, 2014 7:57:57 PM UTC-5, grrlyrida wrote:
I think it's pretty.
On Friday, September 26, 2014 8:42:06 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote:
I'm
Glad you are healing up so well and on the bike again so soon! Congrats!
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Out riding Monsieur Blurt yesterday (pretty much all day) and caught this photo
of the sunset over Napa County:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/15383832521/
Enjoy!
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My Quickbeam ride's background wasn't quite so pastoral:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/15198239980/
But a good time nonetheless!
Cheers,
David
it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal
On Sun, Sep 28, 2014 at 6:43 PM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote:
Glad
Mary Ann pretty, or Ginger pretty?
Cheers,
David
it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal
On Sun, Sep 28, 2014 at 6:42 PM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote:
it's beyond pretty, that bike is drop-dead gorgeous. Again, he really
wasn't down on the bike, he was second-guessing
Presumably not whilst pedaling barefoot? :-)
Cheers,
David
it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal
On Sun, Sep 28, 2014 at 5:46 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:
I ride VP's Vice, very similar to their Gripsters. The great thing is I
can play around with how many
One of the neat things about bikes is that once you get a good frame that
you like (fits rides well), it can be re-purposed with different parts as
your needs or wants change. I remember your Hilsen with fenders, drop
bars, rear rack (?). A few bits here there, and voila! different bike.
Patrick,
Beautiful pics.I'm happy you are back in the saddle again. Did you ride
from your house? Thanks for sharing!
On Sunday, September 28, 2014 1:33:34 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote:
I headed out this morning at 7, wheels crunching through the thick frost.
I had no idea how far I would
My experience with the Grip Kings was they provide good grip even when wet,
and I could easily move my foot around. The downside is my personal
clumsiness. It seemed my right calf was always scraped up from the pedal
whacking me as I lifted the bike over an obstacle, carried it up stairs,
Nice one Jim hehe ;-)
Enjoy it. Nice Schmidt hub on the front too, sweet !
KJ
On Sunday, September 28, 2014 9:18:48 PM UTC-4, Jim Bronson wrote:
I figured it was someone from here :p
Wished i would have done the buy it now but oh well. Only cost me 16 over
but not the end of the world.
That's pretty similar to what I have. My ends are maybe 1cm inboard from
the plane the edges of the bars create.
Cheers,
David
it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal
On Sun, Sep 28, 2014 at 2:40 PM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote:
I like the ends of the levers to line
I've taken mine on some really technical rocky trails and never had the
socket head screws come loose. Mine came with star lock washers and I crank
them down tight.
There is a possibility that neither the 91 or 121 will fit perfect, The
best plan is to get the bag and sit it on the rack and
more like Eva Green
On Sunday, September 28, 2014 9:16:01 PM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
Mary Ann pretty, or Ginger pretty?
Cheers,
David
it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal
On Sun, Sep 28, 2014 at 6:42 PM, Ron Mc bulld...@gmail.com javascript:
wrote:
it's
Presumably not whilst pedaling barefoot? :-)
Barefoot is no pins. But because I ride both bikes on trails, and I've
decided to wear shoes on trails due to too many flappers from root and rock
encounters and the fact that it's a pain to have to figure out which side
of the pedal has pins
@ David: Yeah. I'm rather spoiled.
@ Jon: Yeah. See above. Grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
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Looks heavenly.
~Hugh
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This year I rode the Snow Hill Course - Salisbury University, MD to Snow
HIll, MD loop. About 102 miles.
They also offer a 100 mile course called the Assateague course that runs
from the school to Assateague Island to the beach and the Atlantic Ocean
and back. I did it last year, and this year
Great write up, thanks for taking the time to put it into words!
Cheers,
David
it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal
On Sun, Sep 28, 2014 at 10:21 PM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote:
This year I rode the Snow Hill Course - Salisbury University, MD to Snow
HIll, MD
Great shots. Love the aspens.
Also, impressed with the photo quality of the iPhone 6. I see you got
one quickly!
-jim
On Sun, Sep 28, 2014 at 2:33 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:
I headed out this morning at 7, wheels crunching through the thick frost. I
had no idea how far I
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