Here's some footage of people racing down Repack Road in the hills of
Marin, ca. 1977.
https://singletrackworld.com/2017/11/video-racing-klunkers-on-repack-road/
Some more history:
https://mmbhof.org/mtn-bike-hall-of-fame/history/repack-history/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CWMCNzmKNM
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Impressive, Craig.
Man, you keep that sweet baby ready-to-go. All packed, just let go the
toe-strap & you out the door in search of some tumbleweed to camp under.
BEST / Jock Dewey / Athens, GA
On Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 8:07:41 PM UTC-4, Craig Montgomery wrote:
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> *My takeaway from all
I seem to be unable to send pics as the files are too large
On Wed, Jun 10, 2020 at 4:46 PM Joel Stern wrote:
> Bleriot Tune Up
>
>
> I had the Bleriot that had not been ridden in 10 years except for 3 rides
> last week to the bike shop, a local shop, all kids, never used this shop
> before. I
After reading some of the comments here, I have to disagree with the basic
premise of this thread (Silence is Golden) in one instance. Velocipedically
speaking, there is nothing more mantra-like and soothing than the tick tick
tick of a Sturmey Archer 3 Speed hub as you roll along on one of the
Thanks John
On Wed, Jun 10, 2020 at 10:03 PM John H. wrote:
> For what it’s worth, I’m currently running that chain with TA Syrius 9/10
> speed rings and have no issues.
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Update: It looks like the rear Nitto Rack is the R-26. Like this:
https://www.benscycle.com/nitto-r-26-rear-rack/rear_mount_rack_nitto__870-384-11/product
Still available, btw.
MM
On Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 3:21:12 PM UTC-7, velomann wrote:
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> Stuff I really like but realistically am not
For what it’s worth, I’m currently running that chain with TA Syrius 9/10 speed
rings and have no issues.
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Nitto Campee Front Rack is SOLD.
MM
On Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 3:21:12 PM UTC-7, velomann wrote:
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> Stuff I really like but realistically am not going to use in foreseeable
> future:
>
> All prices are plus shipping in the 48.
>
> Nitto Campee Front Rack with detachable lowriders - $120. I
Peter White recommended Connex Chain model 908. any thoughts?
On Wed, Jun 10, 2020 at 7:23 PM Joel Stern wrote:
> Quick update. So I took the wheel I had on the bike for when I put it on
> the rollers, the one I used on the first ride that felt the way I
> remembered the Bleriot feeling. Well
Reid,
I didn’t receive PM.
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Quick update. So I took the wheel I had on the bike for when I put it on
the rollers, the one I used on the first ride that felt the way I
remembered the Bleriot feeling. Well it is perfect, I don't like the tire
but that I will change and still get my drivetrain looked at. So here is my
limited
Hugh, thank you. How are things with you? I will call him now although he
may not be in.
On Wed, Jun 10, 2020 at 6:20 PM hugh flynn wrote:
> Hey Joel!
>
> I would give Parker at Laughing Dog in Amherst a call. He'll be able to
> help diagnose the problem.
>
> Hugh
>
> On Wed, Jun 10, 2020 at
PM sent re: the Racers
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Sorry - try this link:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/8199310@N04/albums/72157714655122882
On Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 3:21:12 PM UTC-7, velomann wrote:
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> Stuff I really like but realistically am not going to use in foreseeable
> future:
>
> All prices are plus shipping in the 48.
>
>
PM sent in Campee rack.
Thanks.
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Stuff I really like but realistically am not going to use in foreseeable
future:
All prices are plus shipping in the 48.
Nitto Campee Front Rack with detachable lowriders - $120. I love this rack
and ran it for several years and a few tours on my Rambler. That bike is
dead and the replacement
Hey Joel!
I would give Parker at Laughing Dog in Amherst a call. He'll be able to
help diagnose the problem.
Hugh
On Wed, Jun 10, 2020 at 4:46 PM Joel Stern wrote:
> Bleriot Tune Up
>
>
> I had the Bleriot that had not been ridden in 10 years except for 3 rides
> last week to the bike shop, a
I know there are a few old threads on this but I thought I’d ask if anyone had
recent experiences of replacing the tension bolt on a B17 saddle. Mine has
snapped after about 3000 miles, or roughly a year. I haven’t heard back from
Brooks customer service yet and the only replacement I could
Yup, I think you are 100% correct Joe, I will address this as soon as I
find a shop I trust.
Thanks
On Wed, Jun 10, 2020 at 5:01 PM Joe Bernard wrote:
> I think you'll be good with the new FW, 8-speed chain and chainrings. It
> sounds like your old chain stretched, then ground away on your old
Dear Marty,
Interestingly enough, none of my fixed wheels were quieter than bikes with
freewheels (while pedaling). I value my fixed wheel machine for its overall
quiet simplicity, ease of maintenance, lovely lines--but the light crackle
of the 1/8" chain over the crankset cannot be denied
Thanks, Patrick. As it stands, with more advice and research, I have asked
the shop to order me the latest Surly fixed/fixed hub; I have Phils on the
gofast, but IME, the Surly bearings seem to be as long lasting*, at least
in my conditions. I am tempted by the just-plain-niceness of the Phils,
I have 14 issues be of Bicycle Quarterly from between 2005 and 2016 that I have
not, so probably will not read. Anyone who wants them and can come get them
can have them. They are located in La Grange Park just west of Chicago.
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Thanks. I have offers or sources for hollow axle models.
On Wed, Jun 10, 2020 at 2:27 PM S wrote:
> My name isn't Steve, but no worries.
>
> I don't know who makes the Dia Compe hubs, but I also have some Formula
> hubs and the Dia Compes are noticeably nicer.
>
> I suggested these because I
I have a barely ridden 52 H complete that I planning to sell if you haven’t
already found one. I would consider selling it as frame only.
On Friday, June 5, 2020 at 6:43:38 AM UTC-5, Mark Roland wrote:
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> Did you give Riv a call to see if they have anything kicking around the
> warehouse?
True, Edwin, my comment can't possibly apply to every variation that moniker
has been applied to. In the words of Neil Young, "Take my advice, don't listen
to me." 路
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I think you'll be good with the new FW, 8-speed chain and chainrings. It sounds
like your old chain stretched, then ground away on your old cogs and rings.
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Joe,
I don't think my marathon supremes are bricks, so I went to see what
Schwalbe offers and found so many marathons!! The heaviest Marathon plus
MTB is listed at 1270g* per tire (how much does a brick weigh, anyway?), to
the Marathon E plus (930g), Marathon Plus HS440 (900g), Marathon Plus
Bleriot Tune Up
I had the Bleriot that had not been ridden in 10 years except for 3 rides
last week to the bike shop, a local shop, all kids, never used this shop
before. I was told when I brought it in the rear derailleur was bent, but I
asked them to check the hanger as advised by
I've spent more than I care to admit on bicycles and bicycle upgrades over
the years. But, that's part of the fun of it as a hobby and I would not
begrudge anyone spending on their bikes. We aren't all bike mechanics or
know how to install parts, etc. And, that's okay. LBShops can certainly use
Marathon Plus tires are great on an E bike with a lot of power.
On Wed, Jun 10, 2020 at 1:20 PM Joe Bernard wrote:
> For the OP, I've never used Big Bens to compare but Marathons are bricks.
> They will get you through the post-apocalyptic dystopia without many flats,
> but light and fun they
My name isn't Steve, but no worries.
I don't know who makes the Dia Compe hubs, but I also have some Formula
hubs and the Dia Compes are noticeably nicer.
I suggested these because I wasn't sure if QR compatibility was an absolute
requirement or not. They have two out of three -- sealed and
For the OP, I've never used Big Bens to compare but Marathons are bricks. They
will get you through the post-apocalyptic dystopia without many flats, but
light and fun they are not.
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It's definitely a thing, Chris King's Instagram is called ChrisKingBuzz.
Personally I like it, my WI cassette hub and the Dos freewheel on my Frank
Jones are buzzy and I think it's cool. But I'm clearly a rad hipster 藍
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Paul and Phil. The Paul needed the bearings replaced after a year, so I put
in Phil bearings. Grin. Doing it again, I'd go Phil. Surly is attractive
for the price, but the price of having to redo a wheel dissuaded me from
testing it out for my riding.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Wednesday, June
If you decide to DIY, this video really helped me out with my SimWorks x
Honjo install: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WSq1DTvHOI
Highly recommend this fella's other videos if you want to watch beautiful
rando bikes cruising around the San Francisco Bay Area.
Michael
SF / CA
On Tuesday,
The folks at the local bike boutique told me that that sound is "the sweet
sweet sound of engagement". I wanted one for avoiding bell soundings, but my
$50 bell has settled my fears.
DIIing...
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Super Tourist tubing or not, no doubt that long TT enhances the flex-magic
for your 165-lb, long torso-ed body geo. nice ride!
On Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 2:01:01 PM UTC-7, Garth wrote:
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> Yeah Ted it seems I do prefer frames that have some flex in the right
> places. The 531ST tubes are
Yes, true. I think that is why the use of the nuts make the VO flexible
for various dropout widths.
VO really did their homework on this hub, IMHO. Both sides of the hub are
the exact same, so running two different freewheels with lockrings is
possible. Or, obviously two fixed gears.
Good
Aside from any QB-specific issues, I wrote a generic 4-part series for
installing metal fenders:
https://somervillebikes.wordpress.com/2020/03/01/how-to-install-metal-fenders-part-i-achieving-a-proper-arc-radius/
Anton
velolumino.com
On Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 6:26:56 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick
The Speed is undoubtedly, the version I want, and that's why I'd like to
know from the seller what model is being sold. I use the Speed equivalent
in my present Big Ones; wonderful.
On Wed, Jun 10, 2020 at 12:46 PM Fryfam wrote:
> Have you looked at the Schwalbe G One Speed version? Love these
Have you looked at the Schwalbe G One Speed version? Love these light and
supple tires (I use 35 and 38 widths); have yet to experience a flat.
OneStar compound far superior ime:
https://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_tires/G-ONE_Speed
On Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 11:20:32 AM UTC-7, Patrick
Joe,
I have a King 1” threaded in silver. It’s missing the crown race but has
everything else. Is that what you are looking for?
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First, that price for that much labor - and how well it came out - is
practically free! Second, remind me to pay up next time instead of doing the
build myself. After finishing up my custom - which took AGES - and dealing with
the results of my arthritic wrenching hand doing stuff it would
Jonathan: If the OP doesn't want them, I may want them.
Questions:
1. Are these 700C or 650B?
2. What model of G One are these? I am looking for the very lightest,
thinnest, most flat-prone model.
3. If 700C and lightest, and if you should consider selling to me, how much
would you want
One of Euclid's axioms: "Every bike project, be it vanishingly small, will
ineluctably grow in cost to exceed the cost of the previous bike project,
no matter how large."
Patrick "axiom empirically verified" Moore
On Wed, Jun 10, 2020 at 11:48 AM Leah Peterson
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> ...
> I consider it
Thanks, Steve. Do you know if these are made by Formula?
At any rate, they're nice, but I would prefer a QR-compatible axle.
On Wed, Jun 10, 2020 at 11:21 AM S wrote:
> These don't take a QR skewer, but I have used them on my last two builds
> and I like them a lot:
>
>
Just realized: One would have to trim the axles to fit a 120 MM hub with QR
skewer, right? Not a huge obstacle, but something to include in the pro/con
mix.
Thanks again.
On Wed, Jun 10, 2020 at 12:07 PM Patrick Moore wrote:
> Thank you, Jeff; this is exactly the kind information I was hoping
Thank you, Jeff; this is exactly the kind information I was hoping for. I
just looked again at the VO hub and it does indeed have hollow axles;
missed that before. It is now #1 tied with Surly.
Noted about Shimano QRs; that's what I've been using myself; agree they
work better than many others.
Thanks, I’m glad you like it. A lot of care went into putting it all together,
and especially since the shop hadn’t seen parts like these come to their work
stand before.
I consider it generally bad form to delve into one’s income level, so I will
steer the conversation in a different
These don't take a QR skewer, but I have used them on my last two builds
and I like them a lot:
http://www.diacompe.com.tw/product/gran-compe-ii-hub/
Around $50-65 for the rear, depending on where you buy them.
On Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 6:48:46 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote:
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> I have
I have an unused pair of Schwalbe G ones, 60 mm if interested and they fit.
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Cool story! It's awesome that that shop was able to appreciate the bike,
and took such care in doing the work. That is a really nice build. That
being said, I can't imagine how much you spent on all this! One reason I am
able to afford the bikes I have is I can build them myself, which is a
[offlist]
Hey Andy, I pinged you as well, would like to buy the Baggins Rack Trunk if
it's still available.
You can reply directly here, or to p...@skyweb.net
I'm in Jersey, 07642.
Cheers,
Paul Brodek
On Sunday, June 7, 2020 at 9:43:00 PM UTC-4, Andy L wrote:
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> Hey Ryan,
> Sorry about the
Hi Patrick,
I will offer up my 2 cents: I own a Surly Cross-Check (132.5mm rear dropout
spacing) and I converted it to SS/fixed gear about 18 months ago. Never
having such a drivetrain, I researched rear hubs. I settled on the VO
fixed/freewheel hub (32 hole drilling only). I installed a
I did not enjoy Marathon's or Marathon Supreme's when I used them. The
Marathon's were heavy, slow and I had quite a few flats. I think the Big
Ben is the perfect tire for my Hunq to do anything I care to do, including
commuting.
Marc
On Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 10:06:52 PM UTC-4, Dave
Nifty summary Edwin, missing the Road and Road Standard bikes of ‘94-98. Long
time RBW followers know that if you see something you like, buy it. EVERYTHING
gets replaced after a short while due to a number of constraints. Some long
term projects like Atlantis keep the name but the new
Sorry for broadcasting this, but I don't have Patrick's email address.
Patrick: What fixed gear hubs have you had most success with offroad? I'd
like to replace the Surly 130 mm OL hub with some 120 OL hub, but I've not
bought a fixed hub except for 2 ENOs since 2006.
The newer model of the
You mean like this? Sorry, I couldn’t resist, a craigslist item
Bill S
On Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 11:43:20 AM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote:
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> That Polyvalent Low-Kicker is a great looking bike, in my opinion. I
> think it illustrates how much better the Gallop may look with drop bars
>
Clark,
They will be available. Rivendell as part of their stellar customer service
always gets extra frames and forks to compensate for issues or damage in
shipping. Once the full bikes get out to their new owners they will release
the extras. Sometimes quickly sometimes slowly sometimes
I love the Continental Sport Contact tire for commuting (what Riv calls the
"basketball tire"), but I think the largest size is 700cx42.
On Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 10:06:52 PM UTC-4, Dave Grossman wrote:
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> I want to replace the 28x2 Big Ben's on my Hunq. I use it primarily for
> errands
Doug, looking at Marty's awesome google doc, it looks like:
1994-1998: 6 - All Rounder, Mountain Expedition, Long Low, Cyclo Cross,
Heron
1999-2003: 5 - Atlantis, Rambo, Quickbeam, Romulus, Redwood
2004-2008: 6 - Saluki, Glorius, Wilbury Bleriot, AHH, Legolas
2009-2013: 7 - Bomba, Sam, Roadeo,
Benz,
I am not the most tech savvy. This was only the 2nd time I have successfully
posted pics I believe. Not sure what the thumbnail reference is other than I
choose small size pics since I attached 22 images.
Happy to send larger pics in a DM or text them to you.
Ryan Hankinson
I should add that the default is the Surly, if currently available; it has
been perfectly trouble free for thousands of miles and looks good. A
fixed/fixed would be nice, though. And I'd like opinions on others.
On Wed, Jun 10, 2020 at 7:48 AM Patrick Moore wrote:
> I have to buy a new fixed
I have to buy a new fixed road hub since the Surly I've been using
apparently can't be respaced to the required 120 mm.
I've not bought a fixed hub since 2006 or so, tho' I did upgrade my Surly
axle and bearings about 2010, so I'm interested in suggestions.
I'd like:
Adequate sealing against
Sweet ride. I wish the Clem L frames were available.
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I read somewhere Riv was planning on selling these as completes. Hopefully
framesets will be available as well. Like Mark, I have plenty of parts.
On Wednesday, June 10, 2020, Mark Roland wrote:
> Yes, it's more road oriented than the Hillibikes, with shorter front
> center, more bb drop. I
They were probably getting nervous that they were missing out on a new
trend nobody clued them in on.
On Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 7:18:59 PM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
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>
>
> One funny story...I’ve shared on this List that I’ve evolved from Bicycle
> Belle to Lone Wolf Leah. We
I've not been a Rivendell consumer and fan for as long as many of you, just
about 4 or 5 years. Does Grant usually come out with new frame designs
every year or two or has he been stepping it up lately with more offerings?
Doug Hansford
On Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 9:00:19 AM UTC-4, Mark
I understand the attraction, but count me out too when it comes to noisy
hubs. Bonus is, I save lots of money, too, as they are mostly the boutique
brands. Most of my hubs, freewheel and cassette, are "no name" or Shimano,
nice and quiet.
On Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 4:45:35 AM UTC-4, Garth
Yes, it's more road oriented than the Hillibikes, with shorter front
center, more bb drop. I think it's hard to judge the aesthetics of the
joints with the snapshot we have--those shadows don't help. Still, I don't
see a problem with it, and for road riding it gives plenty of extra
clearance.
Installing fenders is a pain in the butt. My least favorite bike wrenching.
I would not recommend it it's not within your comfort zone. Alignment,
rubbing, the list goes on
JohnS
On Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 8:44:36 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote:
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> Don't forget the rat tail file.
>
>
Sounds like Big Bens for the win!
With abandon,
Patrick
On Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 9:23:05 PM UTC-6, Dave Grossman wrote:
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> I believe a 29er or 700c is known as a 28 in Europe. As such, Schwalbe
> designates their "29er" tires as "28"..
>
> I have liked them a lot
I like a marathon supreme on the rear (less than one flat per thousand miles
compared to four in a thousand miles on compass) and a compass on the front
(fronts rarely flat).
Going pretty well for a while now.
Trying not to jinx myself.
Edwin
Nashville
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Well thank you Craig for your input. Like riding on water ! I remember
Bruce Lee saying "be like water" of which there is neither offense or
defense as such is Life !
I find it a relief realizing this about the frames. To start there with a
frame suited to one's own sensibilities of
FWIW the Sachs freewheels that I've ridden for 20+ are so quiet I can only
hear the clicks when I have them in hand for a cleaning. I don't know about
any currently sold ones as to noise levels but I've never had a loud
freewheel. I listen to some audio clips of current freehubs and I couldn't
Dave, For your use and considering you like the tires ... what's not
broken can't be fixed.
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Garth,
Thanks for doing the overlay on the Susie, it is useful!
This schematic seems to show an 80mm BB drop for the Gallop. The Large Susie
has a 70mm drop, so the Gallop is more “roadish” that way along with the
shorter effective top tube.
I’m getting a Medium Susie (also orange) and the
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