On Friday, October 10, 2014 10:00:36 AM UTC-7, iamkeith wrote:
On Friday, October 10, 2014 10:04:37 AM UTC-6, Tom Harrop wrote:
I know they aren't going to come in 68 cm, but what were the sizes again?
From the Blug:
*There will be three sizes and three wheel sizes:
No, it does not. I was going to say you could get creative with the extra
hole for the fork crown strut, but I doubt its forward enough.
KJ
On Saturday, October 11, 2014 12:33:47 AM UTC-4, lungimsam wrote:
Just wondering. Thanks for any info.
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It has holes for the diving board
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/Raleigh/700c/aaPA110001.jpg
This is M18, but essentially the same thing.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/Raleigh/700c/aaPA110004.jpg
I used a long M5 and stack of half-thickness nuts to
Very low-res pic and zooming into it results in a very fuzzy image but it
looks like the headtube has the reinforcement napkin rings as you called
them and the top tube and down tube are tigged, also like you said. It
looks to me like the bottom bracket junction is tigged as well and the
That's pronounced Sheh-meel-ee-on Sheh-vee-utt, no?
On Oct 10, 2014, at 8:41 PM, Bill Lindsay
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Tom knows I'm tempted to buy his cool bluey to go with my orangey. That would
be pretty excessive to own two Bombadils. On the other hand, I've
Paint would be nicer on the Chevy. Off road performance gotta be better on the
Blue Bomba. Those BG cantis would be a sweet flourish on a tough-as-nails
off-roader. Need some as new Bullmoose bars to go with those as new brakes?
On Oct 10, 2014, at 8:41 PM, Bill Lindsay
btw, it's real easy to drill the hole in the fender since you have the hole
in the rack for a guide.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/Raleigh/700c/aPA110001.jpg
The key then is getting the right length M5. Luckily I have the airport
bolt supply two blocks from my office.
Well, there ya go.
On Saturday, October 11, 2014 9:13:14 AM UTC-4, Ron Mc wrote:
It has holes for the diving board
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/Raleigh/700c/aaPA110001.jpg
This is M18, but essentially the same thing.
yeah, my daughter is sleeping in this morning - it's raining (we need it).
I'm slowly cooking bacon (rare treat), tinkering in the garage and smoking
a cigar...
On Saturday, October 11, 2014 8:52:54 AM UTC-5, Kieran J wrote:
Well, there ya go.
On Saturday, October 11, 2014 9:13:14 AM
sierratradingpost
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/s~merino-wool-knee/?perPage=24 try this
key code CES8621Z
On Friday, October 10, 2014 8:52:46 PM UTC-5, bertin753 wrote:
Wool or good plastic or any good blend thereof -- all OK.
On Fri, Oct 10, 2014 at 7:52 PM, Patrick Moore
Another alternative is to wear standard socks and make a leg-warmer tight
from old wool sweater sleeves. The cuff goes to the ankle, and sew elastic
at the top, just below the knee. Gives great flexibility for temp
regulation.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Saturday, October 11, 2014 8:21:51 AM
I was contacted yesterday off list on a 25.4 pair, so I am now set. Please
offer these to Mike^^
On Friday, October 10, 2014 10:06:44 PM UTC-6, Dave Brandt wrote:
I do have new set sitting around but it is for a 31mm stem. I personally
run with the Soma Portola because the they are
I'm thinking a morning Bourbon would compliment that.
On Sat, Oct 11, 2014 at 6:59 AM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote:
yeah, my daughter is sleeping in this morning - it's raining (we need
it). I'm slowly cooking bacon (rare treat), tinkering in the garage and
smoking a cigar...
On
I wonder what qualifies a tire as tubby? If it fits a full 50mm/2.0 in
the various diameters, then this could be a serious dirt machine. If it'll
get a 29X2.25 in there, then it borders on the shut up and take my money
category!
On Sat, Oct 11, 2014 at 12:30 AM, Cecily Walker
My friend with a carbon frame broke the chainstay yesterday, in what
seemingly is a greenstick fracture. He thinks he can splint it. Is
this idea as idiotic as I think it is?
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It would, but Sumatra coffee...
On Saturday, October 11, 2014 10:10:25 AM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
I'm thinking a morning Bourbon would compliment that.
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yeah, my daughter is sleeping in this morning -
Still a couple of items left. Prices dropped, make me an offer!
2. Selle SMP Glider saddle, stainless rails, yellow. Used by me for 1000
miles, some discoloration from dark cycling shorts. $80
5. Ritchey Pro BioMax bars, 44cm, 31.8mm clamp. Shallow anatomic bars with
Noodle-like sweep back
I have a pair of these from a Scottish wedding I attended years back. The
one part of the rental get-up I could not return to the shop. Good thing,
since they are nice socks and pretty much ideal for cool weather riding
with knickers.
KJ
On Saturday, October 11, 2014 11:13:05 AM UTC-4, John
It's not likely anyone here is qualified to say. Better get in touch with
Calfee http://calfeedesign.com/repair/
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I think the big heavy socks are too much pedaling far in a dry climate - my
favorites weight with bike knickers are Falke knee-highs.
On Saturday, October 11, 2014 11:00:12 AM UTC-5, Kieran J wrote:
I have a pair of these from a Scottish wedding I attended years back. The
one part of the
The biggest influence Grant has had on me is tires. I now look at 40mm
tires as skinny. 2 tires are borderline and for anything offroad, I want
at least 2.3-2.5 and my next purchase might even be a 29+ bike (ie,
Krampus or ECR or Jones Plus) with 3 tires. If Schwalbe made a Big Apple
or
Wasn't it already mentioned that they were going to use curved chain stays,
assuming this bike has that new lug with fixed seat tube–chain stay angle?
I think it may be in the catalogue or an old Blug post...
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Thanks all. I like to pull the socks over my knees and cinch them there
with the pants' cuffs. Otherwise the breeze bothers me. I've looked at S
Trader but didn't find anything to suit; but thanks for the reference.
Deacon: the idea of leg warmers is a good one -- but not old sweater
sleeves, I'm
I have two pair of Falke Airport Plus that I bought at sierratradingpost in
the past, but now can only find them listed in the uk.
On Saturday, October 11, 2014 12:04:57 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote:
Thanks all. I like to pull the socks over my knees and cinch them there
with the pants'
Hey, whatcha sayin' about people who own two Bombadils? Just set them up
differently and it's like having two totally different, awesome bikes!
On Saturday, 11 October 2014 02:41:09 UTC+2, Bill Lindsay wrote:
Tom knows I'm tempted to buy his cool bluey to go with my orangey. That
would be
What Tom H said! +1, +1, +1….
So nobody wants this tasty frameset? Or sexy full bike?
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There are indications that this bike is going to be mountain-ish. If so, I
really think it needs to have the capability for a true granny gear, 24T, that
you can shift from the handlebar. It doesn't have to COME stock with these
features; it just needs to give the buyer the option of adding
It maybe possible for Calfee to repair it. As far as a lay person splinting
a cf chainstay at the least I would say it's inadvisable and unsafe.
actcyclist
On Saturday, October 11, 2014 11:38:37 AM UTC-4, Anne Paulson wrote:
My friend with a carbon frame broke the chainstay yesterday, in what
Before this gets out of hand -- and for those who are blocked from tumblr
or otherwise unable to read the blug post -- Grant explicitly writes that
the production version will have bottle mounts. To wit:
No bottle mounts [on the pictured prototype]. I think that’s kind of neat,
but it’s not neat
Watertight bike bags were meant for holding cans of beer floating in slushy
ice, not cameras. And only two beers?!?!
John
On Wednesday, October 8, 2014 12:15:32 PM UTC-7, Mark Reimer wrote:
Yesterday I put my camera, a Nikon Df, into my new Swift Industries Ozette
bag on the Atlantis. I
Agreed on the Tubus mounts. Not only are they less clunky-looking than
ordinary P-clamps, but they're a more rugged stainless steel. It's never
occurred to me to raise the clamps on the stays to better clear the
straddle cable; I've always had them horizontal for strength, even though I
kickstand plate? Deal breaker :p . Nah guess I can live with it.
On Friday, October 10, 2014 6:22:27 AM UTC-7, Leslie wrote:
It's up:
http://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/99627421939/clemshots-and-impressions
-L
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I actually like the color they've got on it now.
Riv always posts the tiniest pictures, makes it hard to discern details.
I would buy a frame without bottle mounts if it cut down the price, but I
imagine it probably doesn't make too much of a difference.
On Friday, October 10, 2014 9:22:27
2013 version of Greengards didn't last very long. I do like the Schwalbe
Marathons.
Joe Mc.
On Thursday, October 4, 2012 6:31:25 AM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote:
thanks Charlie, I weigh 220 myself. Just last year finally went up to
32mm on road tires, and my cross tires are 35s.
On Wednesday,
Haha point taken! I had thought of using my ortlieb panniers for that- bag
of ice in one, picnic blanket in the other or something. And there were
three tall cans for what it's worth!!
Also, turned the camera on two days ago. It was like a rave party- lights
flashing and goin generally crazy.
On the other hand, if you're getting the whole package for $1500 and it doesn't
have the downtube cable stop for the front shift cable, it shouldn't cause too
much grumbling to put one of those aftermarket clamp-on cable stops on there. A
person who knows what they want enough to demand that
My initial answer would be yes, it is that idiotic, and possibly more so.
And unless it failed because it was impacted, my guess would be that he has
bigger problems with that frame. Though the right chainstay and downtube
typically have the greatest force acting upon them.
- Jim
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Wow, Tom... If you're selling bikes, one can only imagine what project
you're funding... *(Hmmm adding wings to the Mystery Bike,
perhaps?) *
Thank God you and I aren't exactly the same size ... otherwise I'd be
asking for a presale private showing of the collection... whew...
BB
Jim,
I totally hear where you're coming from with the need for lower gears, and
I agree with the comments about fitting the fattest possible tires. Where
I live, in the rural Rocky Mountains, it's a given that I'd want quite a
bit smaller chainring and at least somewhat knobby tread. But I
SOMEONE local needs to go to Rivendell and take some pics for the group! Come
on! Do it! You know you want to! We need it! Please!! It could be an early
holiday gift to the group! I'll give you a $1.
Mostly joking for the record.
Chris
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Keith,
Thanks for the interesting facts you bring up. They are all true and useful,
including that there have been a lot of people who have reported front
dérailleur systems as problematic.
However, my own experience is that front dérailleur triple systems have never
caused me any problems so
This 1x? has me thinking . can a friction front shifter on the left be
used to shift the rear dérailleur ?
If wondering why I'd ask lol.. because lefty is fun :)
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I headed out, unsure how far I'd make it. Decided on the shorter Lovell Gulch
at the junction. Pikes Peak is wearing her snow cap again, after Hurricane
Simon Petered out over Colorado the past two days. Glorious Autumn day in the
40's! Blue sky morning, clouding up as afternoon arrived. Frost
I've been on this Schwinn Cimarron kick for a time, and the madness
continues... My latest Riv-inspired build I call Sarge (aka The Green
Army Bike). It's a 1985 Cimarron mountain bike slightly converted for
all-around/commuting/touring. The green Riv/Nitto handlebars MAKE this
bike; these
Congrats! Having a hopefully functional camera to test on an S24O is a GOOD
problem to have! Grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Saturday, October 11, 2014 11:19:29 AM UTC-6, Mark Reimer wrote:
Haha point taken! I had thought of using my ortlieb panniers for that- bag
of ice in one, picnic
Sweet expedition bike!
With abandon,
Patrick
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That is one nice looking bike. I enjoyed learning about your dyno hub and
lights as well. Much good information and stunning photos, too. Enjoy the
ride.
Green with envy,
Erl :)
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Gorgeous photos Patrick. You have inspired me to get out for a ride!
Thanks,Erl
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Sir, permission to speak, *sir!* It's very authoritative and green, *sir!*
Did you go to town with the rattlecan, or did you luck out on your parts?
Patrick Yes *sir*, 50 pushups *sir!* Moore, who thinks it needs a bazooka
but even without it's still rather cool.
On Sat, Oct 11, 2014 at 1:46
I'm tall and I love my 68 Redwood. But I'm also old and have recently moved
to the mountains. So I'm seriously thinking about adding a trike to my
inventory.
Any of you tall Riv riders also ride a trike? If so, which one? And if you
didn't ride that particular trike, which one would you really
I ride a 66 cm Quickbeam, at 6-2 with a PBH of 90 cm I am on the low side
of tall, and used to ride a Greenspeed trike. Whatever brand you go with,
the tadpole (two wheels in the front) is the way to go, handles steep
curving descents very well. They should be able to accommodate you, as I
had
Paging Patrick Moore.
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Here I is. Or, alternatively, I is here.
505-321-1988 if you need it.
Sorry, list.
Over and out.
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I just learned (Doh!) that bikes are permitted on the Pikes Peak Highway year
round up to the summit. The weather is supposed to be clear and sunny this
coming week and a weekday autumn ride would be perfect with less traffic than
summer or weekends. Cost is $12 and the gate opens at 9am (not
Single speed!
On Sat, Oct 11, 2014 at 3:00 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:
I just learned (Doh!) that bikes are permitted on the Pikes Peak Highway
year round up to the summit. The weather is supposed to be clear and sunny
this coming week and a weekday autumn ride would be
That is the way I'm leaning. With the flip-flop having a 22t the 32-22 bail
out option may look real good about 12,000 feet. Sardonic grin. Average
grade is only 7%. Since average is useful as you gasp your way up! Sardonic
grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Saturday, October 11, 2014 3:03:02 PM
Pardon, but what is a greenstick fracture?
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A greenstick fracture is a break that doesn't go all the way through the
(frame, bone, whatever). Don't ask me how I know. Grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Saturday, October 11, 2014 3:34:57 PM UTC-6, ted wrote:
Pardon, but what is a greenstick fracture?
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At ease, soldier...
I brush-enameled the headlight, brakes levers and pedals. I bought the green
handlebars from Riv.
Peace,
Bobby 'Earl Scheib' Birmingham
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I just spoke with the rangers. It looks like Wednesday or Thursday are the
best days, given the weather report and the need to clear the road of the
2' of snow from Hurricane Simon and whatever they get up there tomorrow
(rain and snow predicted). Tuesday may work, presuming they clear it by
Thanks
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Sir, nice job, *Sir!*
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I brush-enameled the headlight, brakes levers and pedals. I bought the
green handlebars from Riv.
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Damn you and your long legs Tom.
Marc
On Saturday, October 11, 2014 1:10:01 PM UTC-4, Pudge wrote:
What Tom H said! +1, +1, +1….
So nobody wants this tasty frameset? Or sexy full bike?
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I think splinting a greenstick fracture on a chainstay makes as much sense
as splinting a greenstick fracture on a downhill ski.
On Saturday, October 11, 2014 8:38:37 AM UTC-7, Anne Paulson wrote:
My friend with a carbon frame broke the chainstay yesterday, in what
seemingly is a
So DOPE!
On Saturday, October 11, 2014 12:46:32 PM UTC-7, Montclair BobbyB wrote:
I've been on this Schwinn Cimarron kick for a time, and the madness
continues... My latest Riv-inspired build I call Sarge (aka The Green
Army Bike). It's a 1985 Cimarron mountain bike slightly converted for
My orange Sam is, um, green with envy.
Couldn't resist.
Edwin
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Very nice build. And bike. That's the version with the top and downtube
flared at the headtube, right? Fillet up front and lug in the rear. Not
quite a bike mullet.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Sat, Oct 11, 2014 at 6:03 PM, Edwin W dweenda...@hotmail.com wrote:
My orange Sam is, um, green
Thanks, Patrick. With two new knees standing on the pedals for a climb is
part of the problem I'm looking to solve with a trike.[?]
On Sat, Oct 11, 2014 at 4:48 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:
I ride a 66 cm Quickbeam, at 6-2 with a PBH of 90 cm I am on the low side
of tall, and
Oh yeah: recumbent only. First the knees went, then the muscles that
allowed me to do what my brain demanded: stand on the pedals.[?]
On Sat, Oct 11, 2014 at 4:56 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
I'm not particularly tall, and my erstwhile refurbished Ken Rogers British
racing
Yikes!
In the day ( 20 years ago) we used to ride to Cripple Creek( 10,000ft +_)
from Colorado Springs and back / That;s before gambling started. I rode
the Air Force Academy today..it looked like a lot of snow up there on the
peak. I'll think about it...but not too long:) I'm debating
Patrick,
After seeing your glorious photos and report of your ride through the aspens, I
resolved to take a quick ride. On my way out the door, I remembered my camera.
The majority of the day had been cool and damp with a consistent drizzling of
rain. Daylight was fading when I read your
NIce photos Patrick.It was another beautiful Colorado fall day!
On Saturday, October 11, 2014 1:38:48 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote:
I headed out, unsure how far I’d make it. Decided on the shorter Lovell
Gulch at the junction. Pikes Peak is wearing her snow cap again, after
Hurricane Simon
Cool, Jon! I hope you go nutty enough to come. Grin. Stops as needed along
the way, so as while not leisurely, not racing the cars either. No reason
to hurry this one. I'd suggest bringing the Sam in the truck, then riding
the Sam from the Toll Booth (there is parking there since it's low
Awesome, Erl! Happy to inspire others to pop out the door and pedal for a
few! Yeah, trains and my brain do not play well together. And you're right,
it's more than the noise we can hear -- the infrasound is horrendous.
Is that funguses on the side of your trees
here:
I'm not sure I'm up for the challenge. I'm positive my Doc would say no.
Here's a quip from a guy who does Mt Evans.
http://14ers.com/php14ers/tripreport.php?trip=12854cpgm=tripmainski=Include
On Saturday, October 11, 2014 3:01:00 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote:
I just learned (Doh!) that
Great trip report, Jon. Thanks!
With abandon,
Patrick
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Selling some stuff to raise funds for a new Ruth Works bag.
Caveat, I'm waiting on USPS envelopes to ship stuff out. Realistically,
packages will ship out next weekend.
Other caveat, I'm awaiting a fancy new phone to be delivered still, as my
last phone went for a swim - meaning my phone is my
Patrick, if I lived close I would join you. One of my dream rides would be
riding in snow closed roads. Looking forward to the pictures tho.
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Some day, Manny. Someday! Careful what you wish for though. Those are some
steep drop offs, and coming down them on bike is hairy in the snow.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Saturday, October 11, 2014 8:09:33 PM UTC-6, Manuel Acosta wrote:
Patrick, if I lived close I would join you. One of my
Absolutely. It doesn't matter which side of the handlebar a shifter is on
as long as you route the cables appropriately. I'm sure there are some
exceptions, but I haven't come across them in my bar-end, friction-shifting
experience.
Aaron Young
The Dalles, OR
On Saturday, October 11, 2014,
I would be more interested in riding down than riding up. Love coming
down those Colorado descents! My Riv is rock solid bombing descents
at 50+. But I'm not sure if I could take it climbing steeply near
14,000 feet. 11,530 is the highest I've been on the bike and that was
pretty difficult.
SRAM makes a cassette with a low gear of 42T! Otherwise, Shimano makes 36
and you can combine it with a low low granny in the front like maybe 22T?
Do you think that would get you up the hill?
The only advantage I see to a recumbent is less wind resistance. I am 6'7
so if you are tall I can
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