On Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 7:53:41 PM UTC-4, Fullylugged wrote:
There was a thread that I can't locate today, discussing the feel of
Rambouillet. I've had mine since 2007 and put 12,000 miles on it. It has 2
sets of wheels. Today I did a fund raiser for a Grist Mill restoration
That was an interesting comment from Will. I guess Sheldon Brown had
outdated data http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/atlantis.html:
Top Tube: True Temper .9-.6-.9, 28.6 (1-1/8)
Down Tube: True Temper Heat Treated .9-.6-.9, 31.8 (1-1.4)
Seat Tube: True Temper .9-.6 Heat Treated
Head Tube: True
Patrick, I found a pair of Eroicas, which have have the same single PPS as
the P-Rs. I run pressures way down, it doesn't slow them down, and it's
like riding on a cloud.
On Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 7:04:51 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote:
You make me think twice about selling *my* Ram
Yes, I'm working on a couple of bridges in CT, thus the hotel. And there are 2
bikes in the room. My Homer and Hunqapillar. My fiancee says if she comes to
town and either one are in the bed it's a deal breaker!
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Price drops on remaining items.
Nitto ZAO Decaleur - mounts to a Nitto Pearl, Tech Deluxe, or Tallux stem,
mounted once but never used, model ZL-50P - $80
Stronglight 80 Crankset - bought NOS, 86 bcd, 45/30 chainrings, I'll put in
a NOS 45t ring, 30t has light wear, crank arms are very clean,
I'm in the no-brainer and no-worry bottom bracket realm with SKF bottom
brackets on 3 bikes. But the last bottom bracket I failed, a Campy Mirage,
failed the seals. Watch for tell-tale grease coming out of your bottom
bracket seals, especially if you ride hard, they will quickly spin
I'll be in town next Saturday, and I'm looking for a scenic, 40-50 mile route
starting from NW Portland. Any ideas?
Eric N
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On Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 6:32:44 PM UTC-4, René wrote:
While debating if/when/how to downsize my bike collection, after
collecting great feedback from this group, I was almost set on getting rid
of the Atlantis first, since on its pros/cons list was that I'd never been
really able
Now only available as frameset. $1600 shipped.
On Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 10:01:19 AM UTC-6, Zach A wrote:
Complete bikes don't seem likely to sell here, so I'm willing to sell the
frame/fork/headset. Been riding it around town, but it's still in
excellent shape. $1600.
On Monday,
I'm a conflicted luddite. Why can't we embrace the advancements without
throwing away the stuff we figured out a long time ago. Of course part of
the problem is the advancements are coming from young people who weren't
around a long time ago. Hands were designed for knobs and twisting 1/2
You didn't think for too long!! :) I run Panaracer Pasela 1 1/2 tires.
They come in at 37mm. Some brands of 1 1/2 measure 38. They're not
especially long lived, but they're also not pricey and I like how they look.
On Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 7:04:51 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote:
You
Yes Alan. The original catalog write up gave the tube brand, size and
thickness. It's been posted here before. You should be able to google search
it. If you run into difficulty, I'll fish the write up out of the drawer and
re send it.
Bruce
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On Mar 15, 2015, at 10:32 AM,
Hi Nathan,
I replaced the black rubber mud flaps on P45 Longboard fenders this week.
I live in an Amish community and rode my AHH to the local harness shop.
Using the rubber mud flaps as a template the proprietor cut leather mud
flaps out of scrap leather and dyed them to match the color
Hi Eric,
If you're up for some hills and a few miles of gravel, Otto Miller is a
classic. Just about 50 miles if you're starting and ending in NW.
http://www.mapmyride.com/us/milwaukie-or/sellwood-otto-miller-skyline-route-90967617
Best,
joe broach
pdx or
On Sun, Mar 15, 2015 at 7:28 AM,
I'll have to look up the Eroicas. Don't suppose they are made in the 559 or
571 sizes
On Sun, Mar 15, 2015 at 7:12 AM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote:
Patrick, I found a pair of Eroicas, which have have the same single PPS as
the P-Rs. I run pressures way down, it doesn't slow them
Orange...clementine*drools* *babbles incoherently*
On Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 4:51:59 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote:
I'm sure most of you check every day, but for those who missed it, there
are a few ClemSamples back from paint displayed on the BLUG. Plan on
visiting Riv HQ next
Hello all,
I am working on a new bike project... A fat tire commute / camping bike and I
need a few odd duck items.
Does anyone have a spare two bolt 26.0 seat post?
Stout 559 wheels with a 130 cassette hub? (Or 135 as a plan B)
559 big apple liteskins?
Thanks! Reply offlist to avoid
It's yours!! Send me your info and I'll reply off list.
chrispmurra...@gmail.com
Thanks!
Chris
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I have a 8-sp era Ultegra and 2 cartridge bearing hubs, perhaps SunTour --
these are nicer looking than the Ultegra, IMO.
Bearings v smooth in all; all silver; all 32 hole. No skewers.
$16 each shipped CONUS.
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By-the-hour
8/5/8 as per the early announcements.
http://www.cyclofiend.com/Images/rbw/rr23_pg40.jpg
Now that you've brought that up, what are the tube diameters and
thicknesses for the Ram? Has that ever been revealed? I find it a little
on the stiff side, although not nearly as much as my LHT.
Hi Chris: if you still have I'll take it!
Cheers,
Patrick
On Sunday, March 15, 2015, Christopher Murray chrispmurra...@gmail.com
wrote:
Howdy,
Another part from the planned-but-never-completed project. White
Industries freewheel 19 teeth. Brand new in box, never mounted. Paid $90
looking
I have not yet, Roger. We have a trip in April, and will test it then. I
use a firebox, which holds it up.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 12:04:42 PM UTC-6, Roger wrote:
On Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at 7:08:39 AM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote:
...Used the
And if they're in bed together you're sleeping on the couch?
dougP
On Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 11:40:23 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
Hopefully she'll give you a little warning, and no surprise visits!!!
On Sun, Mar 15, 2015 at 5:17 AM, 'Tim' via RBW Owners Bunch
This is a good one but I'd get into Forest Park instead of riding the NW
St. Helens road...at least Leif Erickson to Germantown Rd. The ride down
Germantown hill is pretty fun.
On Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 12:11:53 PM UTC-7, joe b. wrote:
Hi Eric,
If you're up for some hills and a few
Hey Rene -
It's great to hear that you are blowing the coals back to a nice flame.
Great to hear the process of experimentation and discovery which is
getting you comfortable.
Keep showing up, riding and tuning to taste.
- Jim / cyclofiend.com
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On Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at 7:08:39 AM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote:
...Used the single-walled one as your water boiling pot?
Patrick,
Did you ever try using the Klean Kanteen for boiling? It can be a tippy
affair if set on a flat surface stovetop. I found my Trangia plus Clikstand
Actually, the bike in practice was not made with those tubes. When they
sourced them at Toyo in Osaka, they went with Japanese tube as well.
new doc 1.pdf
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B523P2fbM8q3bHY3ZjNGb20xUHhLUE1sWWVnbTBjaENKZUYw/edit?usp=drive_web
On Sun, Mar 15, 2015 at 12:28 PM,
I guess the consensus on this list is that 15-17mph for a 50+ mile ride would
be considered a fast pace. Good to know as calling a ride moderate , slow,
fast when you are trying to organized something is crucial. It's good to let
people know what to expect.
I learned this with the one person
I think the _point_ of this thread had little to do with current phone
technology ;^)
It's been hijacked to talk about bikes.I've got to remember your
response next time someone asks about my Atlantis. Ought 3 sounds really
old. Heck, they might not even understand it.
dougP
On
Looking forward to my first ride on the lighter wheels and Compass tires!
John
On Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 6:34:55 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote:
I was sitting on BART, contemplating the look of my Barlow Pass
Extralights. Already they look positively svelte to me.
On Saturday,
Hopefully she'll give you a little warning, and no surprise visits!!!
On Sun, Mar 15, 2015 at 5:17 AM, 'Tim' via RBW Owners Bunch
rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote:
Yes, I'm working on a couple of bridges in CT, thus the hotel. And there
are 2 bikes in the room. My Homer and
Thanks Jim.
On Sunday, March 15, 2015, Cyclofiend Jim cyclofi...@gmail.com wrote:
Hey Rene -
It's great to hear that you are blowing the coals back to a nice flame.
Great to hear the process of experimentation and discovery which is getting
you comfortable.
Keep showing up, riding and
No, I didn't! The Ram was a nice bike, but I've been spoiled by 3 customs.
On Sun, Mar 15, 2015 at 5:08 AM, Fullylugged bruce.herbit...@gmail.com
wrote:
You didn't think for too long!! :) I run Panaracer Pasela 1 1/2 tires.
They come in at 37mm. Some brands of 1 1/2 measure 38. They're not
Thanks for the purchases. I have yet to tear down the Ram and I will get to
that job as soon as I can, but I have 3 rush projects at the start of the
week so it may not be until week's end that I can strip, pack, and ship.
But I will do all this ASAP!
Zimbale in box, though, and waiting for next
Here's a really old one:
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topicsearchin/rbw-owners-bunch/Is$20the$20ram$20the$20perfect$20riv/rbw-owners-bunch/LVS55Pkm2Vc
Lots of Ram riders are passionate about them, and use them for go-fast
rides as well as light touring.
dougP
On Saturday, March 14,
Howdy,
Another part from the planned-but-never-completed project. White Industries
freewheel 19 teeth. Brand new in box, never mounted. Paid $90 looking for $55
shipped. A perfect addition to you SO or QB. A killer deal IMO.
Cheers!
Chris
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It will be a little longer than 40-50 miles, but SO worth it.
Or, from NW PDX, you could climb up to Skyline Dr, head out west to Skyline
Elementary, then come back.
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Busy market day. These things are still available. I've added a couple of
other things too. All prices include Priority Mail shipping within the
CONUS, except for the rims which I may send FedEx ground.
1. 42 cm Noodle bar, good, 45 shipped CONUS.
2. Shimano long reach dual pivots, salmon pads,
My query about a 559 size was really a forlorn and plaintive wish for such
a thing. But now we hear that Jan/BQ/Compass will make a lightweight 559X32
...!!!... so that perhaps our sobs were heard.
(When will that tire become available? Will production be ongoing? -- ie,
it won't disappear
Pedals tight enough?
How are the pedal bearings doing?
Sometimes sound isn't from where you think it is.
All bolts on bike snug?
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Nope; the Eroicas were a 700c tire, as are the P-Rs. Challenge doesn't make
559 tires at all; the only mountain tires they make are 29er and 650B
tubulars.
When the L'Eroica folks in Tuscany terminated their sponsorship deal with
Challenge and signed a deal with Continental, Challenge renamed
Hunqapillar mystery: I’ve removed my front derailer and the entire front of the
drivetrain is beautifully silent — except for a snag sound. Here’s what I know
about it:
— Removing the right crank eliminates the sound, replacing it starts it up
again.
— It occurs as the right rank is at
Check pedals, also, although the bolts are a much more likely culprit.
Dan, DC
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I have a new-to-me Atlantis that needs brakes. I've just installed P65
Longboards and am thinking about either Paul Touring Cantilevers or Paul
Mini-Motos.
Any/all experience is solicited. I want to get this right.
Thanks
Will
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I can't sing the praises of Stan's long or loud enough. It really is a life
saver -- at least, a tire saver. (Haw haw haw.)
Now I laugh at goatheads.
Slightly more seriously: it is very interesting how different tires respond
to goatheads in the same terrain. The 559X1.35 Kojaks (so labeled)
I guess what I am driving at is can mini-motos clear the P65s? And
secondly, are the touring cantis better or worse than the mini-moto
side-pulls.
I am having a great time with this Atlantis. Wow. What a bike.
Will
On Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 5:02:40 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote:
I love
I just held up a pair of 65mm fenders from Planet Bike and yes, they will
clear the mini-motos.
With abandon,
Patrick
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Again, Stan's squares this particular circle. Mostly -- both front and rear
have developed small cracks in the tread perpendicular to the tread's
travel direction, but they do not reveal any fabric. I've smeared with Shoe
Goo and kept riding.
I daresay that any extralight Compass tires will be
I love my Mini-Motos on the front of my QB and would love to have them on
the rear too (the set I bout came with Touring Canti's for the rear). Good,
solid, smooth stopping power.
With abandon,
Patrick
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Check the chainring bolts. Make sure they're good and snug. Could be
something else, but that's the first thing I check when I have a sound like
that, which happened today in fact.
David
Chicago
On Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 4:58:56 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote:
Hunqapillar mystery: I’ve
On 03/15/2015 05:48 PM, Peter Adler wrote:
When the L'Eroica folks in Tuscany terminated their sponsorship deal
with Challenge and signed a deal with Continental, Challenge renamed
their 30mm gravel/road tire as Strada Bianca, and did a dual-layer
puncture protection (PPS) change, heavying
Goat*heads*, not goatherds, obviously. Stupid Google spellcheck; *leave my
words alone*.
On Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 2:48:47 PM UTC-7, Peter Adler wrote:
Patrick, if you're using older P-Rs, aren't you getting...(ahem) *adverse
results* from those goatherds?
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On 03/15/2015 06:02 PM, Patrick Moore wrote:
I daresay that any extralight Compass tires will be absolutely
impossible in goathead country without a good sealant, but Stan's and,
I hear it's even better, Orange Peel or somesuch is there to save the day.
As far as goatheads are concerned,
Funny, I remember when I thought going to 25mm tires was CRAZ! How could
anyone ride tires that fat!
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The other guesses are more likely, but I'd check the chainring teeth, too,
assuming there's only one ring this is happening on. Chain grabbing a
crooked tooth?
On Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 2:58:56 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote:
Hunqapillar mystery: I’ve removed my front derailer and the
I got the Hillborne because the largest tire I could *squeeze* onto my
Bianchi was a 25. Loved that bike but I'll never go back!
On Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 6:22:33 PM UTC-7, Tim wrote:
Funny, I remember when I thought going to 25mm tires was CRAZ! How
could anyone ride tires that
The author makes some good points:
http://bikelovejones1.blogspot.com/
A particular case involves a couple of my touring buds. One (175 lbs)
bought an economical touring bike at REI. He's completely un-mechanical,
dangerous with a crescent wrench deadly with a screwdriver. Before a
tour,
We just finalized routes this weekend, and are officially good to go:
http://redlands-strada-rossa.blogspot.com/2015/03/2015-strada-rossa-official-route-reveal.html
Most of the conversation is happening on the SCAR list (I think it's
private though, Hugh?).
Weather should be great, which was
Would love to go for the Rodeo. It's beautiful... and what a nice build!
Alas, a professor's salary limits me to probably one Riv for quite a
while. Feel like I chose well with the Hillborne.
John
On Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 12:53:50 PM UTC-7, RJM wrote:
I rode the Stampede Pass on my
BTW... When did they build a Hillborne with 650b tires? Was that the
earlier green ones with the 59cm top tube (on the 56)? I always loved the
650b Hilson but that's pretty far out of my price range.
On Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 12:53:50 PM UTC-7, RJM wrote:
I rode the Stampede Pass on
Big parking lot. Probably perfect for windskating. Hope you got in your
Pi Day Ride (and pie). Was only able to arrange a solo jaunt. I guess
pictures prove...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/129545862@N03/sets/72157651384372705/
John
On Friday, March 6, 2015 at 1:08:14 PM UTC-8, Bill
Greetings,
I was in the process of changing cables on my Bleriot when I realized it
was in ready for a much needed overhaul. I'm a hack mechanic and have kept
it on the road for eight years, but it's a bike I use a lot and it was due
for professional attention. The local shop (Recycled
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