Tremendous looking build. Well done
On Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 4:25:15 PM UTC-7, drew wrote:
my dad had a yellow bike-boom fuji when i was growing up. then he had
nothing for years, until he found my old teenage years beach cruiser after
i left home. he has been riding that around,
I was in the same situation as the OP with my proto Rom in that the trusty 105
began to notch after X years. I've used CK and VO headsets on other builds,
but I gave the IRD needle bearing one from Riv a try. It installed very nicely
and once I cleaned the protective grease off and relubed
You got my wheels turning now. That really turned out nice..
I have a 93 Apex sitting on my trainer 7 speed,1-1/8 threadless headset.
You have given me some great ideas.
Thanks for sharing.
Jon
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Awesome! I look forward to your write up and photos! Mud contains
probiotics and it good for your water bottles! Grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 7:13:43 PM UTC-6, stonehog wrote:
I just finished the Oregon Outback on my 54cm Hunqapillar. I used a
hodgepodge of bags
Manny,
As always you impress me with your can do attitude. How awesome to have aa
banjo to listen to.
You may want to have some extra steel brazed on that front down tube We know
how you like to break things especially with your penchant towards front
loading
Thanks for the share. Gonna
He is a lucky man! Good job on the build!
On Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 7:25:15 PM UTC-4, drew wrote:
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I know many of y'all swear by big saddlebags, supported or not. I've used
many if not most of the various large (Nelson upward) saddlebags made over
the last 20 years, and though I really like them (I loved the Hoss on the
trike and the Sackville Medium on the Curt) I always, always, always come
I'm planning to go more or less the speed of the book, so ~70 riding
days and ~12 rest days. I won't slavishly follow the book, because I'm
incapable of being ordered around by books. But I expect I'll go about
that speed.
On Tue, May 26, 2015 at 5:54 PM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote:
I prefer panniers for the reasons you stated, and because the quick release
systems for panniers are more reliable and less expensive than those for
saddlebags.
I have a pair of Vaude panniers with the Ortlieb system. They're secure,
and easy to remove with one hand.
My two reasons:
1. I can
Thanks Dave, Shoji, Erl and Steve!
First commute on the re-built Saluki this morning went great. Glorious
weather, a warm afternoon but I had a late work release anyway. The bike
did great, the fenders and Bruce Gordon racks were flawless. I'm pretty
stoked about the build and bummed I
Patrick, I starting using saddle bags - Carradice Barley most days Nelson
when needed during my 13 years as a long haul commuter. I used and
continue to use the Carradice SQR system. For just a minimal amount of
metal it provides a high degree of stability and absolutely the fastest on
and
Ortlieb Panniers for me. Mostly due to their easy on and easy off system.
I love the romance of a well used saddle bag but it doesn't fit my
lifestyle at this time. However, I learned a long time ago to never say
never.
On Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 6:44:50 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote:
I
Anne,
I skipped the Ortlieb inserts and went to a hardware store and bought some
clear tubing of the proper diameter for my rack. This stuff is similar to
surgical tubing; soft and pliable. I cut four pieces the appropriate
length to fit between the cross members of the rack where the
Well done, and glad to hear the Hunq performed well. I know Mark Reimer did
the Outback on his excellent Atlantis, and apparently it was a bit of
adventure. Hopefully, he chime in here on how the Atlantis performed.
Chris Johnson
Sanger, Texas
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Beautiful build!
With abandon,
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Anne,
I'm with you, I too am a side sleeper and a air mattress is a must. I've found
that if I keep it slightly deflated I get a wonderful night of rest. That foam
pad looks great! Super lightweight perfect for siting anywhere, just not
really compressible. These days I like super
I'm always on the lookout for the perfect bag for commuting. I use a VO
Porteur rack up front and I'm wondering if anyone has used a Saddlesack
with this rack. The Saddlesack medium seems like it would fit the VO rack
profile pretty well.
Has anyone done this? And if so, how did it work?
I just finished the Oregon Outback on my 54cm Hunqapillar. I used a hodgepodge
of bags (Riv Med SaddleSack, Swift Paloma, and Orlieb) to carry the often times
large loads. After 360 miles of rain, mud, dust, and lots of gravel roads, I am
happy to report no mechanicals. The Hunqapillar was rock
I have had two Big Agnes pads. In both cases, they worked just great
until one morning when I woke up and I was sleeping on the ground.
Others have reported the same thing-- eventually they leak, unfixably.
On Tue, May 26, 2015 at 4:16 PM, John Bennett johnat...@gmail.com wrote:
Best sleep
Fantastic! There were some other people on this group who said they
were going to do the Outback. I hope we hear from more of them.
(Oh. Yeah. I said I was going to do it. My friend wimped out, so I
didn't go. Next year.)
On Tue, May 26, 2015 at 6:13 PM, Brian Hanson stone...@gmail.com wrote:
I
I'd suggest riding the Springwater MUP, maybe hit the Rail Road Museum close to
the end of the Northern end of the Springwater. Another stop is OMSI also off
the Springwater and I personally think Forest Park is a must! Maybe climb
Tabor. And I love riding to Cartlandia in SE. So many things to
Anne-
There are two sizes of inserts for the Orlieb clips; ensure you're using
the ones that fit your rack tubing. One size fits the Nitto rack on my Riv
perfectly, the other size fits the Tubus on my KOM.
As for the rattle; I added a rubber spacer to the rack to make the bottom
more secure (I
Those fenders came out nicely! You are right about the silky feel of a new
drivetrain! Beautiful bike. Congrats!
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Beautiful shots as always! I too love that gate squeezing shot. It puts the
mash in Mashley!
With abandon,
Patrick
On Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 11:25:32 AM UTC-6, Manuel Acosta wrote:
The lady-friend writes.
We met some locals, listened to a home-made banjo around the campfire,
made s'mores
1. I can carry more in 2 panniers than in the largest saddlebag (well, I've
not used the Sackville Large, but don't tell me it carries more than 2
Ortlieb Packers or Rollers); after all, if I'm gonna use a rack, then I
might as well get max vol.
So funny-- I actually made this very test a
Wow, I've ridden bicycles all my life and have never replaced a headset and
rarely service them. My 2012 Hillborne has the original headset with
12,000+ miles and I haven't even checked it. I had planned on servicing it
this summer though. What do you think causes the rapid failure of yours?
I have a Burley Solo trailer that hasn't left my garage in a long time. I
got it in 2001 and I'd love to get it out of my garage. I do not want to
ship it. So, if you are in the SF Bay Area and need a Burley trailer,
please let me know off-list. I'll be happy to work something out with you.
If you want a more expansive style of touring, the bikepacking seatbag
isn't big enough.
My next problem is how to stop the Ortliebs from being so rattly on the
rack. Those stupid little inserts fall out or break, and then the pannier
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Dear Anne,
A
the high handlebars and the big tires
You really can't say it any better than that!!
That is a great build! I'm surprised how well the technomic stem worked.
My first instinct would have been to use a rise stem but the technomic got
the bar high enough and it looks so much better than any
Chauncey is replacing the seat stays to allow clearance for 75 mm wide
650B+ tires. The bike is filet brazed. The rest of the bike will fit them
as is. The overall diameter of the so-called 650B+ tires is almost the same
as 29 wheels with a 2.3 tire. So I can run either wheelset ( disc
Patrick:
Panniers for the versatility ease of on'n'off the bike. I've never tried
one of Rivs ginormous versions but 2 big Ortleibs hold a LOT of stuff.
I've used a few smaller saddle bags for day rides such, and they are nice
for that because you don't bend over to dig around in them. And
That little Therm-a-Rest pad can also double as a knee pad. I use my flip
flops for kneeling pads when messing around in my tent from the outside.
That would be better.
dougP
On Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 11:55:19 AM UTC-7, drew wrote:
so ill be riding from SF-LA in a couple of weeks. this
Hello donavanm,
Having your bike stolen sucks, hopefully you can get a new set of wheels
soon. Here's a couple of suggestions for you.
High Option: If you don't come across a QB/S1 any time soon, I would
recommend the 2012 Salsa Casseroll. I bought one last spring when I
couldn't find a
Definitely a warm jacket of some sort. I live in the Berkeley hills and I
only sleep with the windows open 3-5 days per year. I know a guy who once
drove cabs in SF and made the best money during the summer from freezing
passengers. You could also detour east of SF by 20 miles and get
I was using the right inserts for the pannier hooks, but on checking
my panniers, I see that I've lost several of them. They fall out, and
they break. I don't notice it on flat pavement, but on dirt they go
bumpity bumpity bumpity.
I'm going to follow your innertube/ziptie advice, though.
On
+1 for John's Big Agnes system. I don't have it but wish I did. Am
contemplating velcro to attach the bag to the pad but haven't tried the
idea yet. Am also a side sleeper and find the bag and pad seem to have a
-/+ relationship of mutual attraction leading to sore mornings.
Dennis in PDX
On
Just received the latest email from Riv. Highlights the black Sam frames
coming in, mentions frames coming in of the usual blue, then says, Last
run. Sounds ominous. Does that mean what I think it means? Like if I
kinda' think I want one, I'd better pry open my checkbook and shake out all
the
Hey Kurt,
Check out the rides at the Portland Wheelman site (PWTC.com). They offer
rides every day of the week that go all over PDX at various paces.
You'll get a good sense of the area and they almost always include a coffee
stop.
Dennis in PDX
On Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 9:14:47 AM UTC-7,
The romance has overtaken me! Panniers, saddlebag, handlebar bag, folder
frontbag, rack trunk, frame bag, basket bag... as long as it's canvas and
supported by steel and/or leather if at all practical... I love it. As for
Arkel/Ortlieb/other... the fine well-engineered examples have decided
seems like a hiatus of at least a year. the ominous tone and the upcoming
projects make me think it will be more than that. i was up there last
weekend and they said that they received about 100 frames in this last
shipment. speaking as someone who bought a sam when they financially really
Mine is a single TT, so that probably contributes to their confusion.
Marc
On Monday, May 25, 2015 at 10:44:40 PM UTC-4, hangtownmatt wrote:
I get this a lot also. I'd say it's a 50/50 mix of people thinking it's
old and people who know what it is but have never seen one in person.
Same regarding other tools as well. Too often a dollar saved yields two
dollars wasted once you get into ownership and use.
Biggest return for purchase money among components on a bike's performance
is obviously the frame/fork. Second I rate wheels, third crankset.
I recall some '80s-'90s
The Technomic is made in a 260mm that can be hunted out in UK and Japan
Quick shopping found this very inexpensive option from the UK available as
tall as you might want to go
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/humpert-cat-tube-quill-stem-1-inch-222mm-254mm-bar-clamp-40mm-prod32276/?geoc=us
As to
sorry, make that a Technomic 280mm
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/nitto-technomic-ntc-280-quill-stem-1-inch-prod27441/?geoc=us
(pricey)
On Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 7:49:07 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote:
The Technomic is made in a 260mm that can be hunted out in UK and Japan
Quick shopping found
Did a couple day tour on my 1x6 bike with Albas. Here is a (too dark) shot
from my friend's basement before heading out for the day:
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EruU2fmNHEw/VWRvK6ticOI/AHo/lRtAkqdQI4c/s1600/Thumbies.jpg
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Last summer I was stopped at a light in front of Wrigley and a reveler/passerby
stopped and let me know that he knew what I'd done by taking an old bike and
making it a hybrid.
Now, I have a 2010 storm blue DTT non creamed head tube with a dirt drop and
noodles, rolling on rock-n-roads.
FW,
Is anyone familiar with Rubena tires, especially the Flash model? They came
on a Sam Hillborne I just purchased new directly from RBW, although the
invoice/description spec'd Schwalbe Marathon Greens. (I was a little
surprised by the switch, but sometimes I'm not good at reading all
pertinent
If you were sold Marathon Greens then that's what you should get . You
should be calling Riv on this one .
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yeah...I was looking and on one site the 2-nut which I have on both Rivs
and my X0-1 was $145.00. $US. Ouch. Even still, CK has been the most
trouble-free headset in my experience. I had the Tange Roller Ball on my
A/R , but I had my local mechanic put in a Chris King. I kept the Roller
ball
Not only that. Velo Orange sells the cartridge bearings separately and
they just drop in. If you wanted to really future proof your headset, you
could buy a couple replacement bearings right at the start.
On Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 10:24:40 AM UTC-7, Jeffrey Marco wrote:
If you want
I started using Flash tires about three years ago and have been happy with
them.
Average 40 to 60 miles a week commuting on these and have had one flat in
the last year.
They roll fine and are considerably more affordable than the Schwalbe
Marathons.
I'm using 26 x 1.5's but may go to a 1.75
Didn't realize CKs have gone up in price as much as they have. I guess
that's because I haven't had to buy one in 14 years :-)
CC make good headsets, I have their A3 models on on my threadless bikes.
On Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 9:50:41 AM UTC-7, Matthew J wrote:
While Chris King headsets
Rubena is a Czech tire manufacturer, as as far as I know, the only
all-European tire production company. While Schwalbe, Continental, etc. are
European tire companies, much of their production is done in Asia and
other places, while every Rubena tire is made in the Czech Republic.
They've been
Here is the best info of the many Rubena tire websites :
http://www.rubena.eu/index.php?stranka=400scid=8
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Whatever headset you choose, just make sure you consider the stack height
you have against any new one. Any spacers in your stack can help you here
if it's much larger as they can be replaced or lessened.
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Awesome.
The one thing which has been sadly missing in my RBWHQL visits has been
the most enjoyable check-ins with Mr. Bennett.
Hope you folks up in Stumptown appreciate what you have!
(and I figure you do...)
- J
On Monday, May 25, 2015 at 6:09:39 PM UTC-7, Beth H wrote:
I came, I saw,
My girlfriend and I are taking a road trip up to Portland in a couple weeks
and bringing our bikes. We plan on riding around fairly leisurely and
enjoying a great town. I've been before but never had the pleasure of
having my Riv (or any bike for that matter) with me.
Any tips? Good routes,
Those Bullmose might be the trick. They look really nice but if I remember
can be expensive. Thanks for the tip and pic.
Cheers,
Bruce
On Mon, May 25, 2015 at 4:36 PM, Jeffrey unclecowb...@gmail.com wrote:
Oops, forgot to post a pic. Here it is with the Bullmoose bars.
Dave makes a really good point. I think CKs are terrific,,,set and forget,
but the nice IRD roller ball headset that Riv sells is probably about
$50.00 cheaper
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/hsrd.htm
On Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 10:55:29 AM UTC-5, Dave Hallerman wrote:
Price does not equal
My exact same experience. I couldn't get the Torx seat adjustment bolt
anywhere near tight enough to hold the seat, and began to strip it. Emailed
the problem, and he sent an Allen as a replacement which works perfectly!
On Monday, May 25, 2015 at 9:21:45 PM UTC-7, Benz, Sunnyvale, CA wrote:
Wow, a testimonial with the following points being made:
* Tightening was tricky.
* Doesn't have the feel of other headsets.
* Difficult to install upper and lower races.
* Much greater difficulty.
* Chrome stripped off.
Wow, please don't offer a testimonial to this post of mine.
Dave, who
I've managed to notch the Shimano 105 headset on my Rom. My shop says he
can't find the cartridge bearings for this headset, so we switched the
bottom cartridge to the top for now, but I'm researching a new one. This
is the second headset I've had that was worn out by the 3500 mile mark, the
Mark, what versions of the tire were ya'll running?
On Monday, May 25, 2015 at 2:07:03 PM UTC-6, Mark Reimer wrote:
Just finished a 7 day gravel tour, including the Oregon outback. Tires are
shredded. My buddy graham had two rear blowouts and a dime sized piece of
tire in the middle tear
So if I were to go with Schwalbe for dirt road touring, would Nobby Nics or
Smart Sams be a smarter choice? Other alternatives that folks have tried?
Maxxis Ardents?
On Monday, May 25, 2015 at 6:55:21 PM UTC-6, David G wrote:
In the MTB world Schwalbe is known for making fast (low rolling
You were asking for sporty--of the bars I tried the Bullmoose was really
wonderful. If I was using it as a 'montain bike' that's what I would use,
hands down.
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Oops, forgot to post a pic. Here it is with the Bullmoose bars.
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When my American Classic Trilock top crack , instead of replacing the whole
thing I just bought a Tange Levin CDS and installed the top only. The
bottom cartridge of the Trilock was still fine so I need not bother
replacing it.
So you could just put the good bearing back in the bottom and
Cane Creek makes a nice 1 headset and, if I recall correctly, it is a bit
more affordable than the Chris King.
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Price does not equal value, and price does not equal cost.
While Chris King headsets cost more than most, they last and last.
Therefore, their actual cost tends to be far less than headsets with
lower prices.
For instance, I recently removed a threaded Chris King headset from a
bike that has
This might be a good time for a testimonial for the IRD needle bearing
headset Riv sells. The Shimano headset on my Rambouillet indexed about 4
years ago so I started looking for replacements. I like the Chris King
products, but thought I'd give the IRD a shot, since Grant sold the idea
of
In this vein, you could do a faux Rambouillet color job using orange duct
tape. Someone on the boblist did this with his beater commuter and it
actually looked quite good from a distance, but I'd guess that any thief
would be so non-plussed upon a close-up view that he'd be likely to give
the bike
When my American Classic Trilock top crack , instead of replacing the whole
thing I just bought a Tange Levin CDS and installed the top only. The
bottom cartridge of the Trilock was still fine so I need not bother
replacing it.
So you could just put the good bearing back in the bottom and
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On May 26, 2015, at 9:14 AM, Kurt Manley kurtaman...@gmail.com wrote:
My girlfriend and I are taking a
It would seem like the Schwalbe 'Rock Razor' might be a good model to try for
dirt touring
(http://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_tires/off-road_tires/Rock_Razor). . .
I've been searching for the perfect medium-duty touring tire as well. I have
helped a friend setup some Super Motos as tubeless on
My Betty Foy gets confused for a beach cruiser which irks me to no end. I've
had her since 2012, and only once out in public did anyone appreciate what she
is. I was biking to school with my sons one day and a dad, who was doing the
exact same thing, remarked about the awesomeness of my bike.
Hey, there's an open lower triangle on the stoker spot that would take a
frame bag. That would let you carry even more stuff. Love the shot of
bike stuck in the gate.
dougP
On Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 10:25:32 AM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote:
The lady-friend writes.
We met some locals,
Well... your alternative is to whip out the cell phone, snag the Riv site
and prove the newness.
Problem is: future FIL will do the math and come up with $4000.
That may or may not be what you want. :-)
On Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 10:14:02 AM UTC-5, drew wrote:
Ha ha. i had an in depth
gah, always sucky to hear this, check the posts from last week, i think
someone was selling an 62 SO/QB recently.
On Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 11:54:45 AM UTC-4, donavanm wrote:
As the subject says, theres another stolen SimpleOne out there now. Last
Thursday night I was out at Golden
One day, at a stop light, a roadie glanced over at my Sam and said That's
a classic. I suspect he wasn't familiar with the bike and just figured it
was old. But he said it in a nice way. And hey, he was right: it IS a
classic.
Evan
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My LBS installed an IRD roller bearing headset on my Atlantis. The removal
of the old one installation of the IRD was routine. I watched no
unusual measures were needed. I adjusted it myself to get it just right
it's been trouble free smooth since installation. Don't recall when it
was
Good start to your list. I also think you are bringing too many clothes,
but preferences matter. Yes, add a headlamp.
Just got back from 3 nights through southern Humboldt Co., and although it
wasn't necessary, I greatly appreciated the luxury and instant warmth of my
puffy coat. Oh-so-nice at
Manny
That is very very rad. Did you just roll in to a hiker-biker site? Or did
you need to reserve a site?
Bill
On Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 10:25:32 AM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote:
The lady-friend writes.
We met some locals, listened to a home-made banjo around the campfire,
made
Mike: curious: why 622 to 584?
In any event, please post photos when you get it back. I've seen a
relatively recent fatbike build Chauncey did, with custom integrated rack,
and it's very well done.
On Sun, May 24, 2015 at 6:03 PM, Mike Schiller mikeybi...@rocketmail.com
wrote:
hopefully he's
Micheal
Yes, those are White VBC cranks. 44/30.
I did get out yesterday for a quick ride. I have a little 20 mile out and
back that includes about 1000ft of climbing. Bombing down Wildcat Canyon
road, I was impressed at how powerful the 40+ year old M.A.F.A.C. Racers
are (koolstop
Price drop to $180 w/ shipping CONUS.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 12:10:07 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote:
For sale is a large Olive Saddle Sack. $200 w/ shipping CONUS via PayPal
to this email. Condition is well loved and in perfect working order. All
leather is
After seen the photos attached to Manny's post Mashley S24O Half Moon
Bay, I withdraw my previous suggestion about leaving behind the down
jacket. Those pix have got me thinking maybe I need one.
dougP
On Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 11:55:19 AM UTC-7, drew wrote:
so ill be riding from SF-LA
Dear Marc,
Three weekends ago, on my first 300K ride with the club in a couple of
years, Wow, you updated a vintage bike. Who did the repaint? Where/when
was it built?
Well, the frame was built in Wisconsin for me in early April, and the
parts are mostly from the pile of stuff I collect in my
I'm taking longing looks at this sitting pad:
Anne, are you not taking a sleeping pad? If I use a pad to sit on (I
usually don't) I just use my sleeping pad (a cut-down Thermarest Ridge foam
like that).
With abandon,
Patrick
On Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 3:40:13 PM UTC-6, Anne Paulson wrote:
I'm taking longing looks at this sitting pad:
http://americancyclery.com/collections/nitto/products/nitto-technomics-280mm-1-quill-stem-26-0-clamp
I bought mine from American Cyclery.
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'coming into this game late, but I've noticed that most campuses have some
sort of bike rental program, usually consisting of wrecks recovered by
campus security and not claimed.
On Sunday, May 24, 2015 at 1:53:41 AM UTC-4, hangtownmatt wrote:
My son ( a 2nd year college student) just
I put stickers all over the bikes I build from the parts bin. Value is in the
cables! The last one really came together when I splurged on new bars and
pedals.
Philip
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Ha ha. i had an in depth conversation with the fiancee's dad, regarding my
hunqapillar, where he kept telling me that my bike was in amazing condition
and that he used to have bikes like mine years ago. i must have told him
it was new 7 or 8 times and each time he just ignored me or reassured
Patrick, Furious Fred is lighter, Thunder Burt
On Tue, May 26, 2015 at 7:07 AM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
On Mon, May 25, 2015 at 6:55 PM, David Yu Greenblatt
david.yu.greenbl...@gmail.com wrote:
In the MTB world Schwalbe is known for making fast (low rolling
Patrick, Furious Fred is lighter, but Thunder Burt is faster:
http://www.schwalbe.com/en/offroad-reader/thunder-burt.html
- David G in San Diego
On Tue, May 26, 2015 at 7:07 AM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com
wrote:
On Mon, May 25, 2015 at 6:55 PM, David Yu Greenblatt
I wish I'd known that before I bought 3 more of the FFs from Wiggle! Oh
well, the FF is plenty fast.
On Tue, May 26, 2015 at 8:26 AM, David Yu Greenblatt
david.yu.greenbl...@gmail.com wrote:
Patrick, Furious Fred is lighter, but Thunder Burt is faster:
I often wheel my Rivs through the store or inside the PO, and not
infrequently get comments and congratulations. Relatively few ask me how
old it is, or indicate they think it's an old bike. In fact, I get the same
reactions as I do toward the Fargo. I'm sometimes surprised when a person
says to
Just make sure the wedge is down past the threaded portion of the
steerer. On Rivendell frames the threaded portion is long, so just to be
on the safe side you might want to hold the stem next to the HT and
visually see how high the stem can be, and mark it yourself with a sharpie
or some
I think those are Matt Isaac's frames. He gave me a heads up that he is
selling the Ram frameset I sold him not too long ago and mentioned the
Legolas.
I'd be interested in the Legolas, but I have another fatter-tired dirt bike
on the board at the moment.
The Ram is a very nice bike, but for me,
good job - that's a great price
On Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 9:27:58 AM UTC-5, WETH wrote:
http://americancyclery.com/collections/nitto/products/nitto-technomics-280mm-1-quill-stem-26-0-clamp
I bought mine from American Cyclery.
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