edwin,
that would've been a great reason. this evening will tell if my fiance
takes this as god, another bike in our place or IM SO EXCITED. if it's
the former, ill let you know
On Friday, February 27, 2015 at 12:53:14 PM UTC-8, Edwin W wrote:
Just too much overlap with my Sam.
Looking for set of Bullmoose bars. I have things to trade. Let me know and
thanks.
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Drew - thats awesome, can't wait to hear what you think of it. it's looks
like a tough bike, i saw it at HQ a week ago.
I was slightly tempted to pull the trigger myself, if I hadn't just gone
through a 'should i buy a sam or cheviot, let me buy the cheviot, i wish i
bought the sam, sell the
You use your bike as the shopping cart??? Hmm never thought of that. I
guess the floors are concrete, at least at my grocer they are.
Wald baskets?
On Feb 26, 2015 8:41 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
You must have walked in SPDs? And my Ram and '03 custom carry groceries
just
Hello Riv group,
I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with the new Sackville
Backabike rear bags (panniers)? I'm curious about these but wonder how they
actually attach to a rear rack? Just using straps through the grommets? Any
review on how secure they are to the rack? These have
I am getting used to my noodle conversion now, after a couple of hundred
miles, but I am missing my German mirror from my albas. Who has a picture
of how they attach a German mirror to drops? I'd like to see the options.
Edwin
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Hah Marc, that gave me a laugh. Reminds me of last summer, I was riding my
Atlantis with a big ol basket down a smooth paved road, moderate pace. I
came up alongside a guy riding a brand new Look carbon bike. It was by all
means a thoroughbred race machine. We got to a pair of railway tracks at
Jim,
I just use a plastic wash tub and simple green, works like a charm and
stores away easy.
~Hugh
On Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 10:35:22 AM UTC-8, Jim Bronson wrote:
Does anyone have a solvent tank for drivetrain parts cleaning? That seems
like the ultimate solution for cleaning
Yeah Jan's backdoor is something I've wanted to do as well. However the Seattle
to Puyallup bits leave a lot to be desired. Some nice views of Mt. Rainier. May
isn't an amazing time, though this year there isn't likely to be any snow. Of
course the coast could be plenty wet as well. Could go
Hi Sean,
I have a pair and think they are fantastic. I have not had any problems
with them shifting about but I haven't really loaded them up that heavily.
I posted a few pictures of how I attached them to the Clem Rack.
Here’s mine.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/7439946904/in/set-72157630285823166
FWIW, I love it, and I’ve never had to tighten it once. It’s mounted
immediately below the brake hood.
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Steve is right - these shouldn't be used for driving or sunglasses. They're
intended for reading with. Being on the computer. I was using mine about half
an hour a day after a couple of weeks noticed improvements in general vision.
These are for eye therapy and have worked well for me.
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I have used 16 mm without problems. Ideally, you'd cover the whole rim bed,
since the thickness of the tape is factored into the tire fit. (Rim plugs
would be a bad idea, since your tire seating would be affected.) However,
half a millimeter on each side is narrower than the bead of the tires,
Cool, thanks guys!
I've been toying with another idea, which was recommended to me by a local
Seattle friend. There is no ocean or ferries, which is really too bad, but
it does have some spectacular climbs and gravel roads.
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5639292
I'm hoping to finalize my dates
I use a 2 gallon plastic bucket (has a tight fitting lid) and fill with
WD-40. I have a small parts bucket that fits inside. In 5 years, I have had
to add about a half a gallon of WD-40. Works really well.
On Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 8:19:30 PM UTC-5, KenP wrote:
Has anyone thought of
I had mine mounted like this on noodles, just high enough and just low
enough.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/wwqandy/4322597996/
-Andy
On Friday, February 27, 2015 at 8:47:37 AM UTC-8, Edwin W wrote:
I am getting used to my noodle conversion now, after a couple of hundred
miles, but I am
My was mounted in about the same place. I gave it to my wife for her albas
so I can't send a picture. My only beef with the mirror is the difficulty
keeping the strap tight to keep it in one place, but then it only had to be
adjured once per ride.
Michael
On Friday, February 27, 2015 at
A bike with an Appaloosa on the head badge! Spots, patches, shading - an
as-brazed steel frame can have it all, just like the horse. I would so do
that.
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On 02/26/2015 09:54 AM, Marc Irwin wrote:
This reminds me of the first charity ride I did on my Hillborne (with
Bosco Bars). A rider came up beside me, asked about the bike, then
asked why anybody would want a bike like that? I said, I can take
this to the grocery store, ride a metric
On 02/27/2015 01:14 AM, 'hangtownmatt' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote:
When your bike weighs 90 pounds, a 2nd top tube may actually be doing
you some good!
I cannot agree and feel compelled to reply because I think others
could be misled. I'm no heavyweight (170 lbs.) and commute on a 2-TT
60cm
On Friday, February 27, 2015 at 8:10:33 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote:
use of leather treatment and canvas wax is a supposed-to-do thing, because
the waxes that preserve and waterproof both evaporate over time.
Has anyone tried the Brooks saddle conditioner Proofide on the leather
parts? Seems
Anne,
I do the same. A SaddleSack Large and a double kickstand makes it really easy.
My bike is slimmer and easier to maneuver than a shopping cart.
Yes, not having to carry and futz with a lock is a big bonus.
Doug
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On 02/27/2015 02:40 AM, IanA wrote:
I've had success with pinhole glasses. I'd highly recommend them. They are all
I use now for close work. My need for glasses was only for reading and writing
a couple of years after I turned 40. I've never needed glasses for general use,
so YMMV, but the
I use my bike as a shopping cart all the time. Never had any business say
anything negative at all.
Doug
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Sent: Friday, February 27, 2015 6:46 AM
To:
If the store manager complains, I wonder if they could be convinced that the
bike is less intrusive than the store's own wheeled carts. Less wide and tires
that are probably a tiny bit less likely to mark the floor. (Those swiveling
shopping cart wheels are less in control and sometimes scrape
use of leather treatment and canvas wax is a supposed-to-do thing, because
the waxes that preserve and waterproof both evaporate over time.
On Friday, February 27, 2015 at 12:16:18 AM UTC-6, lungimsam wrote:
Would love to see what the beausage looks like. Just curious. Is the
stiffener
Man if they were going to name a bike after me, they could have at least
made a tall enough frame.
On Feb 27, 2015 1:26 AM, David Yu Greenblatt
david.yu.greenbl...@gmail.com wrote:
That Steve Peat fellow knows how to have fun on a bike.
s24o in Scotland:
https://vimeo.com/67430580
Going
Sheldon nuts don't work on longboards anyway, if you attach them to the
backside of the fork, you will end up occasionally dragging the flap on the
ground.
On Thu, Feb 26, 2015 at 6:08 PM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote:
Looks like they have the front end set up like this:
1. Brake,
From Raymond to Aberdeen I took the route out to Tokeland and along the
coast, back along Gray's Harbor. Far nicer!
On Thu, Feb 26, 2015 at 9:28 PM, shawn m. smula...@gmail.com wrote:
+1 on Robert's route. I would note, however, that the stretch of Highway
101 north of Raymond to the Highway
It's pretty helpful on the Albastáche too with a load
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-_8d0y3bpYno/VPC7Ai_qYmI/Abk/En_qsVbA9f4/s1600/IMG_5323.PNG
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But to say they don't work is a little rich, right? Sorry to get into
semantics. All is fair!
On Fri, Feb 27, 2015 at 10:25 AM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote:
no thanks, I like mine the way it is. to each his/her own though, if you
prefer to cut yours it's all good with me.
On
Jim, when you say that Sheldon Nuts don't work with longboards, I think you
mean front only, right? The rear has plenty of room. Do you mean with
650B, 700C or both? I think you mean just 650B. Do you mean with the
short flap, the long flap or both?
Bill
On Friday, February 27, 2015 at
If it isn't the frame than I suppose it must be the Sugino crank.
Something's flexing.
Matt
On Friday, February 27, 2015 at 4:46:38 AM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote:
On 02/27/2015 01:14 AM, 'hangtownmatt' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote:
When your bike weighs 90 pounds, a 2nd top tube may
Jim: scissors :)
On Fri, Feb 27, 2015 at 10:19 AM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote:
Sheldon nuts don't work on longboards anyway, if you attach them to the
backside of the fork, you will end up occasionally dragging the flap on the
ground.
On Thu, Feb 26, 2015 at 6:08 PM, lungimsam
no thanks, I like mine the way it is. to each his/her own though, if you
prefer to cut yours it's all good with me.
On Fri, Feb 27, 2015 at 12:21 PM, Chris Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote:
Jim: scissors :)
On Fri, Feb 27, 2015 at 10:19 AM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com
wrote:
Sheldon nuts
If there is going to be a van, toss a spare tire (or two) and tubes in your
bag. Then you can ride your Compass tires until they give it up (not likely),
and have the Paselas in reserve.
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Bill,
Yes, I meant front only, with 650B. Even after switching the fender
mounting tang to the front of the fork, I still drag the flap on the ground
sometimes which causes it to fold up under the tire and rub annoyingly. I
then have to stop and fix it.
I don't see how it would be that
What kind of crank is it? Some cranks with small BCD and large, stamped
rings can flex a lot.
On Fri, Feb 27, 2015 at 11:58 AM, 'hangtownmatt' via RBW Owners Bunch
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If it isn't the frame than I suppose it must be the Sugino crank.
Something's flexing.
That's a good idea. I might switch to Paselas based on the forecast as
well, I get more _ in the rain. Or even on frustration level haha if I
start having _. (the first rule about _ is, don't talk about
_!)
Theoretically though I should be able to make the whole trip on one
On my 650B Hilsen, I found the long stock flap would brush on the grass. I
replaced that long flap with the short flap:
Short Flap http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/fe92.htm
On Friday, February 27, 2015 at 10:51:05 AM UTC-8, Jim Bronson wrote:
Bill,
Yes, I meant front only, with 650B. Even
Hey Bill, How do you like the way you've done the bare cable routing not
covered by bar tape at all on the bar end shifter? I'm switching to bar
ends once my Riv order comes in and am trying to decide how I want to route
the cables. I like the way that looks but I'm not sure about how it would
Any photos of the Cyclo-fitted bike?
Long ago, Dick call me Mr. Hallet, owner of the now closed World Champion
Bicycles here in ABQ, showed me a NOS Cyclo rd, which I hefted in this my
very hand -- 2 lb of pristine ironmongery. I wonder if that desdromic
design could have been developed to
I can't speak for Bill, of course, but when I tried it I disliked the way
my fingers caught on the exposed cable.
On Thu, Feb 26, 2015 at 11:50 AM, N. Llama nathanspr...@gmail.com wrote:
Hey Bill, How do you like the way you've done the bare cable routing not
covered by bar tape at all on the
Contacts:
Contacts I have noticed have no glare when I wear them. And all fields of
vision are covered. So it's a uniform focus at all viewing angles.
Glasses:
Whenever I do wear my glasses I notice glare.
I also notice that I can see around the frames, sometimes making walking down
steps
Having tried all kinds of kickstands, I found the best one for intra-aisle
shopping is the dropout-mount stand. You can leave it down as you wheel the
bike along, even if the drivetrain is fixed. And IME such stands support
assymetrical loads better than at least the Pletscher and VO 2-leg stands.
I know. I literally never remember to line them up before I mount the tires,
and then (especially with hard-to-mount tires), I lose my internal
aesthetic/practical struggle with myself over whether to remove and remount.
My excuse is I haven’t had a flat since 2009 (I know, I know), so I
On Monday, January 12, 2015 at 10:00:27 PM UTC+1, Steve Palincsar wrote:
On 01/12/2015 03:46 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote:
I'm not doing anything in this project to attempt to achieve constant
chain tension. Jan has mentioned multiple times that constant chain
tension is much better, but
If I have a bike with a Wald basket, it's such a beater that I can safely
park it unlocked outside. No, large saddlebags and, usually, panniers.
When my daughter was very small -- 2 1/2 to 4 or so -- I'd walk from my
house to the nearest Albertson's 1/4 mile away, Catie riding, first, a
pneumatic
Are the Berthouds waxed?
I thought the swelling of the tgreads upon getting wet is what keeps water out?
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That’s two Tapebubba “DISAPPROVES” in two months; I’m devastated. ;-)
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Subject: RE: [RBW] Re:
Alan, I've used both Proofide and raw neatsfoot oil on leather. Both of
these make the leather softer, but evaporate quicker than a product like
Obenaufs.
On Friday, February 27, 2015 at 8:05:38 AM UTC-6, Alan.Cole wrote:
On Friday, February 27, 2015 at 8:10:33 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote:
Oh yeah, one more thing. Did you have to purchase the Irish mounting straps
separately or did they come with the bags?
Sean
ATX
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Hi Sean,
The straps came included with the bags. Great looking bike by the way. I
have some bosco moose bars that should be arriving soon and am looking
forward to trying them out :)
Sincerely,
Richard
On Friday, February 27, 2015 at 12:25:26 PM UTC-8, sean wrote:
Oh yeah, one more thing.
Just too much overlap with my Sam.
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/wsf-122.htm
Whew, hard to not pull the trigger.
Back to work, head down.
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Thanks for the insights Richard and Liesl. I'll be attaching the bags to a
Surly rear rack which is certainly stout and hardy. I've since moved the
Carradice panniers to the front and with the potential addition of the
Backabike bags, along with my Shopsack in the Wald and my Lowsaddle
Can someone report on how easy they are to take on and off? I'm less
concerned about how much they shift around while on the rack, but I tend to
take any pannier I may be using on and off several times a day, sometimes
loaded, sometimes unloaded.
Thanks!
-- Liz S.
On Friday, February 27,
Was not aware of the existence of the Short Flap. I guess Grant really did
think of everything. Might have to acquire one the next time I order stuff
from Rivendell.
On Fri, Feb 27, 2015 at 12:59 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
On my 650B Hilsen, I found the long stock flap would
Too big for me. If it was my size I'd probably set fire to my credit card
before doing this to preserve my sanity. But a neat bike!
On Fri, Feb 27, 2015 at 12:53 PM, Edwin W dweenda...@hotmail.com wrote:
Just too much overlap with my Sam.
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/wsf-122.htm
Whew,
It's the standard Sugino XD 600.
On Friday, February 27, 2015 at 9:59:33 AM UTC-8, Mark Reimer wrote:
What kind of crank is it? Some cranks with small BCD and large, stamped
rings can flex a lot.
On Fri, Feb 27, 2015 at 11:58 AM, 'hangtownmatt' via RBW Owners Bunch
No chain-ring shifter?
On Friday, February 27, 2015 at 2:53:14 PM UTC-6, Edwin W wrote:
Just too much overlap with my Sam.
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/wsf-122.htm
Whew, hard to not pull the trigger.
Back to work, head down.
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The FD/shifter combo is retractably specially installed in your finger or
in random sticks along the way.
With abandon,
Patrick
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Liesl,
Wow does that bike look great!
Sean,
I have the front HAR/HAB. I've had water enter the front bags in heavy
downpours (when commuting). I put my clothes in plastic bags... problem
solved. As it's near the front hub, there's a lot of water exposure from
fenders, wheel, brakes.
Liz,
It
Good point, victim of multitasking :)
Sackville *Saddlesack *Small
On Fri, Feb 27, 2015 at 3:45 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
You should probably inform your potential seller whether you want a
Sackville Saddlesack Small or a Sackville Trunksack Small.
On Friday, February 27,
You should probably inform your potential seller whether you want a
Sackville Saddlesack Small or a Sackville Trunksack Small.
On Friday, February 27, 2015 at 3:23:30 PM UTC-8, DS wrote:
Let me know if you got one you aren't using. I think they came in this
color for small.
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You have a Nitto F20. It's the Front Campee model with the removable
pannier lowriders:
F20 Front http://store.somafab.com/nica26tora.html
It's the model for 26 wheels. Not the 650B one, and not the 700c one.
Yours is the F20.
Could you please take a measurement? Down at the bottom, the
You mean Westport to Ocean Shores. That's true. I came back along Gray's
Harbor then onto Quinault (going North).
On Fri, Feb 27, 2015 at 3:10 PM, Robert Kirkpatrick spiralc...@gmail.com
wrote:
The ferry from Tokeland to Wesport hasn't run in years, so he couldn't
really get further down the
If you call yourself an Unracer doesn't that mean you still have some form
of preoccupation with racing?
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The ferry from Tokeland to Wesport hasn't run in years, so he couldn't really
get further down the coast from there. That being said 109 from Hoquim to
Tokeland is not at all what I'd call much nicer than the 105. The 109 is
quite hilly, has no shoulder and just as much if not more traffic.
Hi Elisabeth, the Backabike bags aren't the fastest on/off but not the slowest
either. I'm sure a handy person could do a hack and make it super easy/fast.
Specifically, to take them on and off the rear rack, you have to rethread the
Irish strap through the grommets and then around the rack and
WTB Nitto Albastache handlebar if anyone has a used in good condition
laying around. Hit me up.
Thanks,
Bruce in San Diego
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GRAFTEK
http://boulderbicycle.bike/Bicycle-Frames-and-Forks/GrafTek-58cm-NOS-Vintage-Aero-Carbon-Fiber-Road-Bike-Early-Carbon-Collectible.html
Boulder bikes has somehow gotten a hold of some NOS copies of a very early
(MUSA!) carbon frameset. Sounds like the fork is all metal, though. $269
well... i just bought the little 46cm one. wasn't expecting to buy a bike
today.
On Friday, February 27, 2015 at 12:53:14 PM UTC-8, Edwin W wrote:
Just too much overlap with my Sam.
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/wsf-122.htm
Whew, hard to not pull the trigger.
Back to work, head
Drew,
You are a lucky guy. I was so thinking about getting a few years ahead of my 3
boys and having that as their first 26-er.
Edwin
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On Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 9:36:30 PM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote:
On 02/26/2015 08:06 PM, Doug Williams wrote:
Perfect Geir!
Just wear whatever works for the ride you will be doing. Exercise clothes
or racing kit are fine if that is what you are doing. Nothing wrong with
On Friday, February 27, 2015 at 12:53:14 PM UTC-8, Edwin W wrote:
Just too much overlap with my Sam.
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/wsf-122.htm
Buy the Roadeo http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/wsf-115.htm and the Clem,
and then you can sell the Sam.
good suggestions 'r us
jim m
wc ca
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On Friday, February 27, 2015 at 2:15:49 PM UTC-8, Jim M. wrote:
On Friday, February 27, 2015 at 12:53:14 PM UTC-8, Edwin W wrote:
Just too much overlap with my Sam.
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/wsf-122.htm
Buy the Roadeo
Just got the T and sweatshirt delivered.
The T shirt is sooo soft and silky and the sweatshirt is a perfect lightweight.
Great MUSA items and my favorite (besides merino wool) 100% cotton.
Dave Nawrocki
Ft. Collins, CO
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Let me know if you got one you aren't using. I think they came in this
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Totally. Let's all be Un-Unracers! Oh, wait...darnit!
On Friday, February 27, 2015 at 2:52:14 PM UTC-8, Trenker wrote:
If you call yourself an Unracer doesn't that mean you still have some form
of preoccupation with racing?
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