BTW It is usually much less expensive to purchase Carridice bags and racks
from UK websites. Any UK products really, Shipping is often quite low or
free, and you are expempt from the 21% UK VAT. I use SJS a lot.
On Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 12:10:53 PM UTC+3, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote:
I commute
I commute with a Carradice Super C. For years I used the following setup
without any major issues:
1. The q/r mechanism of the bagman and an axiom journey rack on my main
commuting bike, a Sam Hillborne
2. A bagman expedition q/r on the Brompton I use for backup
Carradice recently came out
I think at some point it makes a lot more sense to just put on a light rear
rack like the Tubus Fly (341g) or Vega. When not being used I think it
looks alot better than an empty bagman or Marks rack. Allows some panniers
as needed for grocery runs.
Now having said that I like to keep a couple
I think from selection and ad copy on Rivendell's website, you can see
Grant leans toward tough over cushy and light. But I sure most riders go
for flat resistance above all else. I'm also fairly certain Gatorskins are
the number one selling tire out there. A sort by popularity search on
This is what I did. I run a Tubus Airy (an expensive Titanium Fly) as a
saddlebag support and it also carries small panniers when needed.I ride
very small frames so I didn't really have room for the traditional
saddlebag support.
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Nice build. I'm glad the crankset/bb got a good home. What rings are you
using? -- the 52/38 compact set I had? What granny?
I think that 7410 crank is the nicest Shimano ever made.
On Tue, May 12, 2015 at 5:53 PM, David Banzer daban...@gmail.com wrote:
Swapped out some parts on my Redwood...
Not a trail rider, but have thumbies on my tour bike. Much prefer that set
up to bar ends which always seemed awkward to me. Caveat - the thumbies
are on an Alba bar. Midge drops bar end may be a better reach.
On Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 9:32:35 AM UTC-5, Mike K. wrote:
Morning, all.
I
http://denver.craigslist.org/bik/5006874681.html
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I really dig thumbies on my MAP bars - getting the right spacing is
everything. But otherwise, I like bar ends on my moustache bars.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/Raleigh/Viner/aP3180017.jpg
On Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 9:32:35 AM UTC-5, Mike K. wrote:
Morning, all.
I love my Thumbies on my Albatross bars. Shifting becomes second nature.
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Reviving an old thread that I found useful last night...
I managed to mount the Nitto Mini rack to a Hunqapillar fork that, because
of brake shudder, requires the Tektro brake hanger that mounts to the fork
crown. The rack and the hanger need to coexist in the fork crown hole.
However, the
Morning, all.
I found a set of On One Midge bars on the local CL. I'm really excited
about them.
I have a set of Silver bar ends I put on there for now, but I'm curious
about putting thumbies on the bars instead, and was curious if anyone has
experience with it. I know it's going to be a
I am 99% sure Jan runs his lamp on the left. I always go center or left.
I got into a debate over it and I'm convinced it is splitting hairs either
way.
On Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 9:59:40 AM UTC-7, Edwin W wrote:
I love the light mount http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/lt06r.htm
I have bar-ends on my Midge setup and am pretty happy with it. The bar ends add
a little more room for my hands in the drops. I used Shimano bar-ends as they
are a little shorter than the Silver ones.
Never had a problem with the shifters hitting my knees but I have the bars up
high dirt drop
I got the twofish as well. I haven;t found a good way to use them.
On Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 5:02:46 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
I probably sounded sarcastic when I asked my question, and sorry if so.
But my question is serious: what are the step by steps to keeping the
Twofish cage
I've wanted to get these for a bike I have (I've ridden the 650b version
and liked them well enough)
http://store.somafab.com/sonewxp27skt.html
they have them in 1.125 and 1.25.
Geoff
Boston, MA
On Sunday, May 10, 2015 at 8:13:07 PM UTC-4, Zach Duval wrote:
And do you know of a good deal on
Bob K at Bantam did the repair, the paint was done in Eugene but I don't
know who...
http://www.bantambicycles.com/bloggy-business/
On Sun, May 10, 2015 at 10:32 AM, Allingham II, Thomas J
thomas.alling...@skadden.com wrote:
Oh, my – I LOVE that color. Nice work.
*From:*
They are in the thread. U can't see them?
On Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 9:09:59 PM UTC-7, Steve Cole wrote:
Do you have photos?
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Sounds interesting.
But I can't get past what all the fatty food might do to my arteries.
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Man, makes me like Tubus. I've carried 40 lb on many Flys (Flies?) many a
mile with no problems.
On Mon, May 11, 2015 at 4:20 PM, Chris Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote:
I run the large on a big campee rear rack because I broke an R-14 by
overloading it. Yeah it's my fault, but sometimes you want
I never got comfortable with bar end and have put thumbies on both bikes I've
built in the last year; drops and albatross bars. If you already have bar ends
get the Paul thumbies; that's what on my Saluki.
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Since December, I've lost 10+ lbs (175 down to south of 165 on a good day)
on beer and chips!*
*Well, other things as well: pasta, potatoes, bread, cake when my daughter
makes one and I have to sample it; as well as a lot of wine, cheese, veg,
corn tortillas (far better than flour!) and a little
On the flip side of this, I just saw a documentary about plant based diets. The
scientists were saying that eating animal products causes skyrocketing cancer
stats in animal eating populations.
This is what upsets me about hearing about these diets - no one agrees and each
side has proofs to
I just got my new shorts, t-shirt and coffee mug, and, seriously..have you
ever seen another company which puts so much effort into putting stuff into
boxes in such a perfectly efficient manner? I picture Dave or Will or
Meisha - I don't actually know who does it - laying the order on the table
Forgot to add olive oil and butter -- lots of these.
On Wed, May 13, 2015 at 10:52 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Since December, I've lost 10+ lbs (175 down to south of 165 on a good day)
on beer and chips!*
*Well, other things as well: pasta, potatoes, bread, cake when my
Their packing of bikes and frames is truly art -- a minor art, no doubt,
but as perfect as I've seen them done.
On Wed, May 13, 2015 at 10:53 PM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote:
I just got my new shorts, t-shirt and coffee mug, and, seriously..have you
ever seen another company which
Here's one recent-ish photo of Jan's bike with the lamp on the left
https://janheine.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/13_rainier_backdoor.jpg?w=640h=436
On Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 12:30:42 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote:
I am 99% sure Jan runs his lamp on the left. I always go center or left.
I probably sounded sarcastic when I asked my question, and sorry if so. But
my question is serious: what are the step by steps to keeping the Twofish
cage from rotating on a seat tube? I've tried all sorts of add-on cages,
and the TF is the best -- *except* that I couldn't keep it from rotating
Haha. Could be.
When I got in the debate, some folks from back East pointed out that deers
randomly jumping out of the woods and into you are a big safety risk, so
you should run the lamp on the right to see more of what's happening off
the road to the right. I can't say I was convinced
Bagman Expedition arrived today. I have a bag that'll work with it. Will
give it a try with a moderate load and see.
Other question: how much weight would be advisable on typical saddle loops
(Brooks and SA specifically) and seatpost w/standoff?
David
Chicago
On Monday, May 11, 2015 at 12:49:23
I would think as long as a bag or the front wheel doesn't obstruct the
beam, that it really is splitting hairs as Bill says. The beams of the
latest dynamo lights are very impressive and I would think mounting
position shifted by a few inches (because that really is all it is)
shouldn't
Bill,
Pictures don't lie, but my memory does!
Maybe I was thinking of his riding companions:
[image: early]
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I've got the bad judgement bit down! Not sure I grasp the rest of the
equation though. Perhaps some more dumb-assery will help. Sardonic grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 4:21:25 PM UTC-6, dougP wrote:
Has a lot of references short quotes related to the value of
Mike:
I went to thumbies a year ago when I first started playing with upright
bars, and really like 'em a lot. I find I can move the lever toward me by
just nudging it, and away by either thumb push (as intended) or using the
plump part of my hand at the base of my thumb, sort of twisting it.
I am left guy myself. That being said in the past I have run it on teh
right and it was fine too.
On Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 4:26:34 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote:
Right side, for me. I prefer to mount my lights above and centered to the
fork crown, since this avoids a big wheel shadow,
Has a lot of references short quotes related to the value of experience.
My favorite is Good judgment comes from experience; experience comes from
bad judgment.
dougP
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Right side, for me. I prefer to mount my lights above and centered to the
fork crown, since this avoids a big wheel shadow, but in practice, mounting
it on the right and below the top of the tire or fender, the shadow has not
been a real problem. And as far as I can tell, the wheel presents little
For what it's worth, I put mine on the right side 'cause I'm right handed.
It's a small matter, but I find it easier to turn it off and on with my
strong hand, especially when I'm at speed, riding over rough ground, or
otherwise having to pay attention to where I'm going. Of course, if you
I use Midge bars on one bike and had put bar ends on, but never switched
the cables from the downtube shifters. I took the bar ends off as I always
hit them with my knee when mounting/dismounting what have you. On the
trails this would be especially problematic, so I'd put the thumbies some
Lovely pics. I need to do something with my redwood. It's been in the
stand for about the last two months.
On May 12, 2015 6:53 PM, David Banzer daban...@gmail.com wrote:
Swapped out some parts on my Redwood...
Added:
Selle-Anatomica Saddle
Nitto B132 Handlebars
Newbaum's Burnt Orange Tape
I just swung by RivHQ on my way from SFO to Arcata (as if it's on the way; made
the whole family make the pilgrimage with me). Rode the little Clementine and
it's a blast!
But the really fun news for me is that after spending 4 months living the
eat-bacon-don't-jog -life, I have a younger
Killer deal on those hubs. Can't justify another wheelset.
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On Wed, May 13, 2015 at 4:32 PM, David Banzer daban...@gmail.com wrote:
Bagman Expedition arrived today. I have a bag that'll work with it. Will
give it a try with a moderate load and see.
Other question: how much weight would be advisable on typical saddle loops
(Brooks and SA specifically)
Alba SOLD. Thank you kind sir.
On Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 3:55:20 PM UTC-7, Kendallspower wrote:
Front and rear hubs (New) 36H 135 rear spacing 400 shipped
Albatross (New)70 shipped
Nitto BIG back rack (Used) BUT super nice 180 shipped
Local P/U cool. LA Area
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Those Redwoods just look right, and I like those bars too.
Dan
On Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 6:53:26 PM UTC-5, David Banzer wrote:
Swapped out some parts on my Redwood...
Added:
Selle-Anatomica Saddle
Nitto B132 Handlebars
Newbaum's Burnt Orange Tape (clear shellacked - matches parts of the
I saw them. Effin pretty! I'd buy them myself if I had the jack.
On Wed, May 13, 2015 at 11:20 PM, Kendallspower kendallfa...@gmail.com wrote:
They are in the thread. U can't see them?
On Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 9:09:59 PM UTC-7, Steve Cole wrote:
Do you have photos?
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Wow, this thread got resurrected from the dead...
If I had one parting thought about the LoupLoups, I have reduced the
pressure somewhat and it seems to help the flat resistance, and
reduces blowoffs, which seem to be a feature of my Soma Weymouth rims
I have on my Custom. I'm running in the
I'll buy this saddle. Please contact me at daban...@gmail.com. Apologies to
list. I can't reply off list right now.
David
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Hi All,
For sale a b.17 select. This is the high mileage variant.
Honey color (that initial tan color darkens after a few rides) and just
starting to break in.
Good condition with thousands of miles left.
$90 Shipped to CONUS
Best,
Clayton Scott
SF, CA
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I love the light mount http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/lt06r.htm
featured on the front. Like most things Nitto, it seems pricey for what it
is, but I'll bet it does what it does better than anything else. I always
struggle with light mounts on front racks that don't have a good tab for it.
I fit a Tektro brake hanger and Nitto M12 to my KOM fork. I took the
opposite approach, and filed down the knuckle on the rack's mounting stud
to fit inside the brake hanger. The M12 is stainless, so I'm not worried
about the exposed brass and steel.
On Wed, May 13, 2015 at 9:24 AM, Ginz
if you need metric fasteners, this is the place to find the rare stuff,
like the M7 aircraft nut (nylok) to go behind your Berthoud decaleur
http://www.mrmetric.com/ They're running a 20% off coupon code throughout
the month of May - METRICMAY So take your time and get your list together.
I run a Midge on my 1x9 drivetrain'd bike and am loving the single
inverted thumbie, operable from the hooks:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joe_bunik/16984575193
The bike also doubles as a hat rack here at the office.
=- Joe Bunik
Walnut Creek, CA
On 5/13/15, EGNolan egno...@gmail.com wrote:
Hello All, It was suggested by the folks at Rivendell that I may find an
owner of a 58cm Sam Hillborne in the NYC area that would be willing to let
me take a quick spin on one before making the purchase. I own a BBQ joint,
and would be happy to swap some ribs for a test ride!
Thanks,
Dan
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Mine is on the right, partially because I was reading the old SON hubs need
to have their spades on the right side. My hubs are new enough such that
isn't an issue but oh well :)
On Wed, May 13, 2015 at 9:59 AM, Edwin W dweenda...@hotmail.com wrote:
I love the light mount
I run the large on a big campee rear rack because I broke an R-14 by
overloading it. Yeah it's my fault, but sometimes you want to put 40 pounds
in a large saddlesack and this lets you do that.
On Mon, May 11, 2015 at 3:06 PM, David Banzer daban...@gmail.com wrote:
Should read - I've had a
Ok bump. Mid 2000's Atlantis price drop.
$1200 frame, fork, HS, and I'll throw in a stem
The paint has blemishes throughout but structurally it's a solid frame
Prefer Bay Area sale or we can split the shipping ( probably fedex)
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I've been riding Panaracer Nifty Swiftys on my Bleriot since 2007. I was
happy with their flat resistance and the durability of the rubber, but the
sidewalls seemed to get brittle and tear after a while. When a second
sidewall rip occurred, I decided to look for other options. I somehow
talked
Do you have photos?
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I imagine a good stout seat post and steel-railed leather saddle is good
for riders at least 275lbs? So, the whole system should be good for a 200lb
rider plus some bag weight.. I can't imagine the loops bending with even
50lbs on them.
Disclaimer : this is untested speculation, but I used to
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