I give a +1 to this. I added racks to 2 older Motobecane and Peugeot frames
that did not have barrel braze-ons. I used the Tubus adaptor clamps. It's a
robust solution and, in my view, may work better many original braze-ons
since you can place them precisely where they are most effective for
Complete with Patrick O'Brian!
Tea in the grog mug so as to not debauch any sloths?
-Mike in chilly Htfd, CT
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I like this guy's approach to replacement forks:
http://tommatchakcycles.blogspot.com/search/label/Replacement%20Fork
On Sun, Dec 28, 2014 at 10:11 PM, Mark Wilkins wilkins.m...@gmail.com wrote:
Well, it's been three weeks since my blue 58cm Rambouillet was stolen.
I had a couple leads, but
Good video, thanks, but GREAT choice of music
Can't beat the Endless Summer, especially as I'm stuck in 6 inches of fresh
snow today!
Scott
On Tue, Jan 6, 2015 at 12:36 PM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote:
My first video of 2015! 200K on Patrick’s Motobecane—128 miles, 5,000 feet
of
Which bike is going to Paris with you?
On Tuesday, January 6, 2015 9:36:51 AM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote:
My first video of 2015! 200K on Patrick’s Motobecane—128 miles, 5,000 feet
of climbing, 1970s steel, and 3 speeds.
Here’s the link: http://youtu.be/9yAK9sPXIKc
—Eric N
My Blériot. The Motobecane is fun and fast, but I'm aiming for a little more
comfort this time.
Eric N
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On Jan 6, 2015, at 11:19 AM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
Which bike is going to Paris with you?
On
Fat Franks are great tires, like a Very Big Apple. But their tread isn't
knobby enough for sloppy surfaces; they're great gravel or dry dirt tires.
For a Schwalbe knobby, the Smart Sam looks like a winner. Available in 55
and 60 mm widths in 559/26 diameter.
Schwalbe's Nobby Nic looks a little
They're hiding there in that beautiful city of yours somewhere.
On Tue, Jan 6, 2015 at 3:03 PM, Cecily Walker cecily.wal...@gmail.com
wrote:
Manny's pictures always make me envious that I don't have many neato bikey
friends.
On Saturday, December 27, 2014 6:15:59 PM UTC-8, Manuel Acosta
Surely I'm reading the latest not-spam update from RBW incorrectly...
they're not pushing out and letting go all Nitto items, right?
All must go! While supplies last...
- Andrew worried, Berkeley
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The Fat Franks are not knobbies but they look so fun
On Tue, Jan 6, 2015 at 1:53 PM, mikel66...@juno.com mikel66...@juno.com
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i dont know if i would go full knobby or slick in the middle with knobs on
the side.
Odd Trick
No no no. We just got a shipment.
As for all must go sometimes I channel my local mattress commercials
when I send those. Up next: free delivery and disposal of your old
bicycle with coupon code!
Thanks for your concern, but Nitto is here to stay. If we sell out, we'll
get more
The Cazadero would be perfect-- since Old Cazadero is just the riding
I have in mind. Alas, I don't see a 26 Cazadero.
On Tue, Jan 6, 2015 at 2:55 PM, Chris Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote:
So I did enjoy the 42mm wide Cazaderos, because of the smooth center thread
and knobs on the sides. I also
Jealous, the weather was crap down here in Texas on NYD. Although we
did do a nice 200K on Saturday the 3rd, if a bit cold to start - about
37F, but warmed up to around the lower 60s under a brilliant sunny
sky.
8:30 is a fast time. Is that typical for you? Our group on the 3rd
finished in
Whew! I will be needing a lugged stem this year, and was concerned.
- Andrew A Winnebago--Hell, a herd of Winnebago's: we're giving 'em away,
Berkeley
On Tuesday, January 6, 2015 3:16:53 PM UTC-8, Dave @ Riv wrote:
No no no. We just got a shipment.
As for all must go sometimes I
My take is the coupon is good on in-stock stuff while supplies last. The
piece above that talks about Nitto's expertise in making stuff that's both
functional and beautiful. I'll bet Nitto Rivendell have a long, long
future together.
dougP
On Tuesday, January 6, 2015 3:06:40 PM UTC-8, BSWP
Proof of concept ride! The 1-3 dusting ended up being a bit more of a
storm than most expected this morning but I had a BLAST getting to work. I
underestimated how much extra work riding in the snow would be, any more
snow and I'd probably wish I had gears. The Xo-3 did fantastic, drive
Those look promising, fairly light weight. Mike how did they roll on SoCal
dirt? Are they fast on pavement?
I've been running the WTB All Terrains their okay decent on loose dirt and
moderately fast on pavement, I won't be breaking any land speed records. I'm a
bit disappointed that the side
Eric: are you running the S3x with a freewheel, or with a fixed cog?
Pretty! Must be CA.
On Tue, Jan 6, 2015 at 4:52 PM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote:
Jealous, the weather was crap down here in Texas on NYD. Although we
did do a nice 200K on Saturday the 3rd, if a bit cold to
I know this bike well, you won't find one that has been better cared for.
Too big for me...
Bill
On Tuesday, January 6, 2015 1:36:40 PM UTC-8, Don Compton wrote:
I have a 59cm Roadeo, light metallic blue, Campy shifters and deraillers,
Tekro brakes, Nitto Noodles, Tallux stem, Crystal
Monsieur Bleriot should feel right at home. Now if you did a
Paris-Brest-Paris-Cambrai-Paris to visit Louis Bleriot's birthplace, now *that
*would be epic. It's only another 250k (each way).
On Tuesday, January 6, 2015 12:21:04 PM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote:
My Blériot. The Motobecane is
i dont know if i would go full knobby or slick in the middle with knobs on the
side.
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I love my Smart Sams (700c/29er) on my Hunqaillar. I ride a wide range of
surfaces with them, from miles of paved, to packed dirt, loose dirt,
trails, muddy (but not soggy mud) and pockets of really loose gravel and
sand, snow. They do poorest in the looser stuff, excellent on all the rest,
Manny's pictures always make me envious that I don't have many neato bikey
friends.
On Saturday, December 27, 2014 6:15:59 PM UTC-8, Manuel Acosta wrote:
... Provide experiences to share with old friends, family and new friend
alike.
I hope your holidays not only included lots of riding
I have a 59cm Roadeo, light metallic blue, Campy shifters and deraillers,
Tekro brakes, Nitto Noodles, Tallux stem, Crystal seatpost. The wheels are
Record hubs with Velocity Aerohead rims in silver and Rolly Polly tires. I
am the first owner and live in Lodi, California. The bike has rarely
If you were putting knobbies on an Atlantis, for mixed terrain fun,
what tire would you pick?
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Can anyone help with delivery, Sac - Marin? I have a bike stashed and
languishing in Sac, and a friend's garage waiting in Marin, about 15
minutes north of the 101-580 intersection. This is a non-urgent situation.
Thanks for any assistance,
Peter
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Riv has the Smart Sams, which I've used in 700 and they ride well.
Asking about knobbies opens up a whole can of worms. Do you think the mix
is more toward dirt or road? What kind of dirt -- soft, rocky, rooty? Do
you want to go towards a faster, lighter tire, or more bombproof?
jim m
wc ca
So I did enjoy the 42mm wide Cazaderos, because of the smooth center thread
and knobs on the sides. I also found the Clement MSO to be a very nice
mixed tire. Not sure any of these are available in 26. The Panaracer
Driver Pro looks very interesting too, I think that comes in a 26. The
center is
Anne, the Ritchey Speedmax Beta's roll pretty well on pave' and dirt. I
ran a set on a dropbar Stumpjuper for a whole and was happy with them.
http://ritcheylogic.com/mountain/tires/speedmax-beta-mountain-tire.html
http://ritcheylogic.com/mountain/tires/speedmax-beta-mountain-tire.html
I can speak to the virtues of both these gadgets, as I am using both to
attach my Bruce Gordon racks to my Raleigh International. Bruce uses
flat-steel rails to attach his rear rack, and advocates the better-grade
Nitto P-clamps (and includes them with the new racks...but really, ecch. If
I
Tony,
Great pics and write-up. Bravo on biking today!
I was wishing I had been biking while I sat in gridlocked traffic at 6:15am
today. A snowplow took out a power pole and blocked all traffic lanes on
Connecticut Avenue. Good times!
I definitely need studded tires for my bike. Today's
Nice for being out. I'm at the point of chickening out of riding these past
few days. We did get up to +8F today. Lots of black ice. Even though I
have studded tires, the cars don't. Snow can be fun. Or, once it packs to
a hard icy surface, not so much. At least to me.
Eric Platt
St. Paul,
Just curious, wondering if I should get worried or not. Got the email
that the items had shipped on 12/29 but haven't seen them yet.
Granted there was a holiday thrown in there so maybe I should expect
longer. Just trying to set my expectations, I guess.
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Email Jenny. She'll let you know what to expect. My expectations are all
skewed. I live in the Bay Area and more often than not I get stuff the
next day.
On Tuesday, January 6, 2015 6:14:28 PM UTC-8, Jim Bronson wrote:
Just curious, wondering if I should get worried or not. Got the
The Minister of Finance can often be swayed by a well placed recommendation
from the Minister of Health. An investment in a healthy populace pays off
dividends over time. The long-view is needed in these matters.
On Tue, Jan 6, 2015 at 6:31 PM, Bill webe...@gmail.com wrote:
Gawd. It's my size.
My $.02:
Thunder Burts are really fast on road, and have a good edge profile for
dirt. They wear quickly though.
They have a flat profile, so dig in really well in the dirt, but feel a bit
sketchy at high speed road cornering. LIke 'em a lot and very happy with
them in 650B size!
I've never
Anne - I put RockRoads on my AHH and loved them for road (they had a pleasing
whooshing sound) and dirt and sand ( though in limited amts). Gave up on them
because of not being able to solve fender issues. I live in Portland!!
Then I got the Continental Cyclecross speed tire- it has a file tread
I wouldn't worry. UPS didn't move stuff over the last weekend. They handle the
package until handoff to the post office.
Eric Platt
On January 6, 2015, at 8:14 PM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote:
Just curious, wondering if I should get worried or not. Got the email
that the items had
Saddlesack Large and Nitto R14 claimed as well. Updated list and prices:
- Nitto Campee front rack with removable lowrider mounts, the fancy one.
Like
this https://www.benscycle.com/p-2096-nitto-campee-front-rack-700c.aspx.
$170
- Dynamo wheelset, hand built. Sanyo hub, black.
Great pics, Tony! Yes, you'll likely find that snow resistance varies with
type and temperature and freeze/thaw cycle, etc. There is a reason Inuit
have over 30 words for snow -- each flavor is a vastly different
experience! Grin. Enjoy!
With abandon,
Patrick
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Thanks Erl, I was wondering if you were riding today... The riding while it is
still snowing hard was pretty fun!
Patrick I was thinking if all your great pictures when I decided to stop and
take those shots this morning. Your winter wonderland trail photos are always
inspiring!!
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When I saw the title of this thread, that's what I was thinking too.
On Mon, Dec 1, 2014 at 9:19 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Winter set up: https://flic.kr/p/pHHLXA
Summer set up: https://flic.kr/p/pHHLXA
Fall set up: https://flic.kr/p/pHHLXA
Spring set up:
In this incarnation, it has a White Industries freewheel. Much nicer to be able
to coast down the hills--maybe I'm getting a little smarter in my old age.
Eric N
www.CampyOnly.com
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On Jan 6, 2015, at 4:51 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com
Gawd. It's my size. A really, really good price. I don't need to see pictures
to know it's right. I already have seven bikes. I don't NEED another one. Must
be strong. Somebody please jump on this and save me from the wrath of the
House Minister of Finance should I cave in a moment of
I also use both types of Tubus clamps, and I really like them. One
distinguishing feature: each type can be left on the bike if the rack is
taken off. They use separate bolts for the clamping and the rack mount, so
it's easy to remove and replace the rack.
I've used the mid-fork clamps on my
I bought an M-18 about a month ago for a front rack but have instead
decided to mount it on the rear as a saddlebag support.
Looking for an M1 Mark's Rack to work with all the rack mounts on the rear
of my quickbeam.
Bay Area local trade preferred but can ship.
Let me know if you have a
A few items for sale, pickup local in Bay Area:
Albastache Bars - $65, bought new a few weeks ago for a quickbeam build but
decided to go w/ Jitensha bars instead. Paid $88 new (They're ~$80 with the
new Nitto discount for January on the newsletter), installed them, wrapped
them, rode them
If it can handle it, the Schwalbe Racing Ralph 55mm. Have used the same
tire on my 29er and they are excellent both on and off road. Oh, and they
are light. Downside is not much flat protection, but did I mention they
are light?
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Tue, Jan 6, 2015 at 6:59 PM, Anne
they are a great mixed terrain tire for 26 wheels. They measured about
48mm on my 22mm wide rims.
I've ridden Smart Sams, good on dirt but slow on pavement.
~mike
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I have Maxxis Holy Rollers on mine. I got a good deal on a pair of used ones
and I like the way they look. I'm a knobby novice, but admit they roll better
on pavement than I expected.
Chris Johnson
Sanger, Texas
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On 01/06/2015 07:27 PM, Tony DeFilippo wrote:
In the evening commute the Mount Vernon Trail proved to be pretty
treacherous with a crusty and bumpy ice surface but the tires still
held up well. More than anything the evening ride took a ton of
concentration.
That's the way of it here.
My first video of 2015! 200K on Patrick’s Motobecane—128 miles, 5,000 feet of
climbing, 1970s steel, and 3 speeds.
Here’s the link: http://youtu.be/9yAK9sPXIKc
—Eric N
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