Exactly. I sort of see these hubs as creating a solution to a problem that
doesn't exist, and in the process, ensuring there will be a problem down
the road.
I honestly don't get why one wouldn't just build a clincher wheelset with
NOS or used freewheel hubs and freewheels. Keeps your old
Matt,
Thanks for sharing those wonderful photos! You captured the essence of
what I consider to be the perfect bicycling experience. How long was your
trip, and how many miles did you cover?
Anton Tutter
Somerville, MA
On Tuesday, September 24, 2013 10:02:17 AM UTC-4, Matt Beebe wrote:
Hi
It's rare that pre-made front racks fit universally every time since
cantilever-to-crown distances can vary from bike to bike, as can
canti-to-canti distance, and most of the time a little tweaking is
required. I usually start with the rack legs since they are longer and you
can distribute
. These have no
electronics inside. Perhaps you cracked yours and can use a replacement.
Everything is new. If you can use one of these, drop me a note off-list.
Cost will be the price of shipping.
Anton Tutter
Somerville, MA and Bloomville, NY
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3745
Update: Both brackets claimed, one taillight housing left.
On Saturday, November 9, 2013 8:53:54 PM UTC-5, Anton Tutter wrote:
I've done so many bicycle lighting jobs lately, I'm accumulating parts
that I never use.
I have a bunch of BM stainless headlight brackets. These are for fork
Update: Everything has been taken.
On Saturday, November 9, 2013 9:56:16 PM UTC-5, Anton Tutter wrote:
Update: Both brackets claimed, one taillight housing left.
On Saturday, November 9, 2013 8:53:54 PM UTC-5, Anton Tutter wrote:
I've done so many bicycle lighting jobs lately, I'm
Has anyone seen this?
http://v-ccnewengland.blogspot.com/2011/03/sks-longboard-fenders-improved.html
The author explicitly expresses his distaste of these fenders and of the
Rivendell aesthetic, and preaches sanctimoniously about French
re-enactors and anachronistic affectations yet it was a
On Thursday, November 14, 2013 11:47:18 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote:
I like the bar and stem shifter combination on his prewar Evans
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uyGpYXb0Jro/TTtxtIAWUtI/AMs/QYm6dCLwbtU/s1600/IMG_7300.jpg
It's also sporting a Riv bottle.
I don't know if you've ever
I just kick it into reverse, that usually flushes 'em out.
On Thursday, November 14, 2013 7:50:16 PM UTC-5, Kelly wrote:
I let it roll while hitting the brakes and pretending to stop in the hope
that the leaf will want to survive and leave me alone. after a short
period of time I stop
I think he meant that the seat tube extension might limit the size frame
one can fit, and without the extension one might otherwise order the next
size up, getting a higher head tube.
Anton
On Friday, November 15, 2013 9:15:25 AM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote:
How can an extended seat tube
Looks good, and I would choose twine over zip ties any day. That said,
I've also had good luck with adhesive glue, using it to attach small
shrink-tube guides along a rack.
Anton
On Tuesday, November 19, 2013 2:39:09 AM UTC-5, Christopher Chen wrote:
Set up my light tonight.
Originally I
I use a dremel cutting wheel, but then finish the ends flat and open the
ends with a gold old fashioned awl.
Anton
On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 10:26:43 AM UTC-5, David G wrote:
When installing new cable housing, cut with a Dremel tool cutting wheel
and open up the ends with a home-made
Oh, and a trick for getting the ferules to seat all the way before making
final derailleur adjustments is to yank an exposed section of cable hard
after all routing and bolting up has been done.
Anton
On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 1:13:37 PM UTC-5, Anton Tutter wrote:
I use a dremel
I agree with everyone else, that's a WONDERFUL looking PC job, at a budget
price. I only wish you were more local!!!
Thanks for making yourself known, it's a great service to the bike
community.
Can I ask what are the typical frame mods you perform? Do you do dent
repair?
Anton
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Sorry for your loss… but what a great way to remember and pay tribute to
your dad!
Anton
On Wednesday, December 4, 2013 10:27:37 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote:
As most of you caught, my beloved Father, James Robert Lindsay, died on
October 4th, 2013. Part of my recovery is being a
Perhaps, but probably doesn't reflect economy of scale. i.e., does a 50T
ring cost twice as much to manufacture as a 25T ting?
Anton
On Tuesday, December 17, 2013 5:23:52 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote:
$1/tooth is brilliant.
On Tuesday, December 17, 2013 1:56:10 PM UTC-8, dougP wrote:
that is both clever and logical. I
hope they can make their margins and keep that model around for a while.
On Wednesday, December 18, 2013 10:39:10 AM UTC-8, Anton Tutter wrote:
Perhaps, but probably doesn't reflect economy of scale. i.e., does a 50T
ring cost twice as much to manufacture
application is to use a heat gun, not a flame, as the heat source.
Anton Tutter
Somerville, MA and Bloomville, NY
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can't tell they're there. I got the idea from
Yakima, who supply their roof rack fairings with little clear stick-on
circles to mount on your roof where the little rubber feet rest.
Anton Tutter
Somerville, MA and Bloomville, NY
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When you're climbing a steep grade, you're not maintaining a constant
speed. If you graphed your speed over time, with time on the x-axis, you'd
see something resembling a sine wave. But your speedometer may not
register a change in speed because its averaging the speed over an
integration
You can cut a piece of chainstay protector, or if you email me your address
I can drop a 3x5 sheet in the mail for you.
Anton
On Thursday, January 2, 2014 9:56:43 PM UTC-5, ted wrote:
Anton,
Where do you find that clear vinyl tape?
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Not weird at all, and commonly done. Many vintage bikes were built with a
higher spoke count on the rear wheel. My latest 3-speed build has 32/36 f/r
spoke count.
Anton
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Eunice,
I'm terribly inarticulate when it comes to feelings, but I'd like to add my
sentiments to all the kind words already written. I am so sorry for your
loss. Like many here, I only knew Seth online. I enjoyed Seth's (always
positive) commentary on these forums and on flickr, and he
Prices do not include shipping.
Nitto Albatross bars, 22.2, 25.4. Chromoly 56.0 c-c model. Near perfect
shape, except for slight gum residue along the grip area that I didn't try
to remove, and the painted-on NITTO logo on the bar clamp bulge is
scuffed (why would Nitto bother putting their
Update: Brooks swift and Nitto Albas are taken. VO porteur bars, VDO
computer and Pearl Izumi shoes still available.
Nitto Albatross bars, 22.2, 25.4. Chromoly 56.0 c-c model. Near perfect
shape, except for slight gum residue along the grip area that I didn't try
to remove, and the
Any current production dynamo hub will work with any current production LED
headlight, so no issues there.
On Tuesday, January 21, 2014 12:16:58 AM UTC-5, Michael wrote:
Anyone know if the Shimano 3N80 will work with the new Edelux II light?
Is that a good match?
will any hub work with any
[knocks on wood]
Bike 1: My Shogun used mostly for brevet-type rides, regular hetres, over
1000 miles, more than half on gravel. One flat. It was from a thorn it
picked up after I walked the bike through a thorny bush, my bad.
Bike 2: Wife's errand bike, regular Hetres, and she rides it
I think there are a lot of factors that contribute to flat frequency, but I
think at the top of the list are total axle weight and tire pressure. I'm
only 160 lb and keep my Hetres between 30 psi (for gravel) and 45 psi (for
smooth pavement), and I think this might explain why I've only had
a
comparable road feel and steering response.
Anton
On Wednesday, February 5, 2014 12:17:36 PM UTC-5, Mike Schiller wrote:
hmmm... I weigh about 195 lbs and run my Hetres about the same pressures.
~mike
On Wednesday, February 5, 2014 7:16:52 AM UTC-8, Anton Tutter wrote:
I think
I look more attractive when I'm riding faster because it's harder to see
all my facial defects.
Anton
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Wife's Soma Buena Vista, tricked out to be the ultimate errand running in
heels build:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7516215@N03/6905908251/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7516215@N03/6910646389/
Anton
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A few items left after the winter cleanout. *All prices include shipping
CONUS*. Paypal gift or family only, please.
- Kids' Specialied cycling gloves, size S. They fit my daughter until
around the time she turned seven. $5
- Nitto Young stem quill, 100mm, 25.4mm clamp. No
I use a standard bagman (now discontinued) for a larger Carradice Nelson
and it works great. I've also used it for the next size down, the Pendle.
No problems with either setup. Here it is with the Nelson.
Anton
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On Friday,
My work is taking me to San Diego for two weeks at the end of
April/beginning of May. Naturally I'm going to want to have a bike with me
but there's no way my company is going to pay to ship a bike there and back.
So if anyone in SD has a bike they can loan me for a couple of weeks when
I'm
Let's not forget:
ISO (International Organization for Standardization)
JIS (Japanese International Standard)
BSA (British Standard [of something])
ERTRO (European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation)
Anton
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Excellent photos, I especially enjoyed the night ones, looks like it was
fun.
Anton
On Sunday, March 9, 2014 9:37:02 PM UTC-4, Manuel Acosta wrote:
Finally have some weekends free and with the recent rains the hills were
calling me.
Sent out general invite via social media. Always a fun
Perhaps because it can control a taillight? ;-)
Anton
On Wednesday, March 12, 2014 9:05:15 AM UTC-4, Jan Heine wrote:
The version for hanging mounting is still months away – it appears that
demand for the standard Edelux II has the good people at Schmidt in Germany
more than busy!
Jan
Trying to reverse my obsessionally exponentially expanding bag collection.
Good condition but definitely used. No rips, tears, stains or fading, just
minor signs of use. Most visible wear is on the attachment straps
themselves. A small piece of stiffener was glued to the inside of the flap
SOLD.
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I have both roof-mounted bike racks (Yakima) and a 1.25 hitch mount
'hanging' style rack (Thule). I've never tried a platform hitch rack, but
I'm guessing that style would keep the bikes happier. The Thule has an
anti-sway mechanism by way of a hinge-down third clamp that secures the
seat
I have a Berthoud touring saddle and several Brooks Pros. I have come to
prefer the Berthoud, but still ride other bikes with Brooks and don't
really have complaints.
The Berthoud leather is thicker, harder (I like a firm saddle), and flatter
than the leather on a Brooks Pro. The Berthoud
Agreed with Michael. For bikes with city bars at saddle height or above, a
little tilt up at the nose of a B17 does the trick for me.
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I'm looking for a boxy-type hbar bag that doesn't require a rack or
decaleur. Main requirement is that it's fairly flat on top, capable of
having a map holder clipped to it. The Brand V BoxyBar Bag seems to fit
the bill perfectly. I thought I'd inquire on the list first to see if
anyone had
I've been riding aluminum fenders on all sorts of dirt and gravel, and
haven't had a problem [yet].
I agree with a previous poster that the sound of little pebbles pinging as
they ricochet off the underside of the fender can get annoying to some, and
plastic fenders would mute that noise a
I've got a pair of new, never mounted, Challenge Parigis that I've been
holding onto as a spare set to have on hand. These are the clincher
version, gumwall, and measure a plump 29-30mm on Super Champion rims.
I have another set of these on one of my bikes and I love them, hence the
backup
Sold!
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I have a waterproof bike mount made for the iPhone 5. It's a sturdy
waterproof case coupled to a sturdy quick release mount. The screen cover
is touch-sensitive so no need to open the case to use the iPhone. I got it
when I was thinking about using my iPhone for GPS tracking, but even with
Well, my lightest tubed bike thus far is my Rawland Stag, at 8/5/8 standard
diameter. It is by far my fastest bike in terms of my rolling average
speed, but also fastest in terms of my ability to get up hills in a higher
gear ratio than any of my other bikes, and the bike on which I feel the
Hugh,
The Burley Moosehead rack sold by Bikeman does indeed take panniers... we
used panniers with ours.
Deacon, I know you're sensitive to noises and I can imagine this is extra
annoying to you.
Are your pedals double-sided? Meaning, if clipless, can you clip in on
either side of the pedal? (Moot point if you're using regular pedal
platforms, they're by default double-sided)
Make note of
Ha! I love that. Field-expedient can be applied to anything! I'm jotting
this one down.
Anton
On Sunday, April 20, 2014 2:58:10 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote:
On 04/20/2014 11:04 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote:
I really dislike the term ghetto tubeless. I have used and generally
Just thought I'd add my own endorsement of this bag. I recently picked one
up from a list member and it's one of the best purchases I've made. This
bag works beautifully on bikes with no front rack, and can hold quite a
lot. And those extra two pouches facing the rider are very convenient.
My toolkit for anything linger than my daily commute:
Park multitool (or any multitool)
One tube
One patch kit
Tire lever
Pump
Couple pieces of tyvek
Zip ties
Latex gloves
Couple of alcohol wipes
Two spare chain links and pins (on my last ride I had a Shimano chain pin come
loose, disabling the
That tiny, barely visible spot in the Catskills that's me.
Anton
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I would love to see this overlayed with a heatmap of population density.
I'm curious if this data represents simply population density, or does it
point to regions of the country where people are more inclined to live an
active lifestyle. I'm guessing it's much more closely tied to the
, and on weekends there are a steady stream of them.
On Wed, Apr 30, 2014 at 2:07 PM, Anton Tutter atu...@gmail.comjavascript:
wrote:
I would love to see this overlayed with a heatmap of population
density. I'm curious if this data represents simply population density, or
does it point
The the heat map indicates an accumulation of time spent on any given point
on the map, hence intersections where you are stopped waiting for a light
appear more intense. There are some intersections on my commute that light
up heavily, yet there are no businesses of interest.
It's still
After speaking to some mechanics and others more knowledgeable than myself,
the consensus is that my incident with a chain pin coming loose wasn't at
all common. But it's a a data point.
Here's another scenario, which did happen to someone in a group ride that I
was part of-- her rear
Either, or none, is fine. What's more important is a really good crimp
connection (soldered, preferably) and good shrink-tube insulation. But any
grease will help in moisture-proofing, and will not impair the electrical
contact if the spades are kept tight.
Anton
On Sunday, May 4, 2014
I've got mostly complete 8-spd DA 740x on my Trek 560, and the shifting is
very smooth and accurate (using DA brifters) with a cheap new SRAM 13-26
hyperglide casstte, the only non-DA part of the drivetrain. I don't have an
old uniglide to compare it with (which is what that DA group would have
On Thursday, May 8, 2014 11:56:28 AM UTC-7, Jim Bronson wrote:
I tried to grab an old school XTR off of eBay and someone outbid me with 2
seconds left. :(
Almost everyone uses proxy bidders, aka sniping software, to automatically
bid at the last moment. There were probably several
Shipping. SJS is in UK, Calhoun in US. Factoring in shipping to most US
addresses, the price gap closes.
Anton
On Saturday, May 10, 2014 11:57:42 PM UTC-4, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote:
Just out of curiosity, why Calhoun and not SJS at something like half the
price?
On Sunday, May 11, 2014
What a gorgeous Touring Series IV!! I'm not a huge fan of the 'concealed'
bar-end cable routing, but a really nice specimen overall.
On Saturday, May 10, 2014 9:28:03 PM UTC-4, Montclair BobbyB wrote:
Found this all-original 1983 Fuji Touring Series on eBay last year, and
have just
not? For friction it makes little difference in function
and greatly reduces bag interference issues.
Bobby, how you like those shifters? Do they compete well with the
ratchet and Retrofriction designs?
=- Joe Bunik
Walnut Creek, CA
On 5/11/14, Anton Tutter atu...@gmail.com javascript: wrote
Thanks, Joan, for a nice review. Do you happen to know the true inflated
tire diameter on either/both of those rims? I'm just wondering how close it
is to 26mm. I have a go-fast bike with 25mm tires, and the most I can
safely squeeze in there is 26, with no room for anything wider! But I'd
I'm offering up an Acorn Boxy Rando Bag. Used but good overall shape. Has
one small (1cm) slit in the plastic map cover (see photo closeup) but
otherwise no tears or fraying anywhere, just signs of normal use. No
decaleur was ever installed on this bag. Shock cording is missing from the
Sold!
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My deepest sympathies to you and the loss of your friend.
Five years ago, my daughter and I, on my bike, were hit from the rear by a
negligent driver of a motor scooter who tried using the bike lane to pass
cars on the right. We were lucky we sustained nothing more than scratches
when we fell.
I picked one of these up because it's supposedly the 'small' model, but
it's too big for what I wanted. I mounted it and rode with it once, but
it's essentially new.
It's this
onehttp://bicyclehabitat.com/product/banjo-brothers-minnehaha-canvas-saddle-bag-small-185262-1.htm
[stock photo]
No Rivendells in my collection, but a bunch of other steel road bikes, from
pre-80s up to 2013. How do these all compare?
1971 Mercian Olympic-- Reynolds 531, rides nice, fairly compliant, not the
snappiest response to pedaling.
1982 Jack Taylor Tour of Britain-- Reynolds 531, rides incredibly
that makes me drool - hope they're not in my size
On Wednesday, May 28, 2014 9:45:38 AM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
Very interesting observation on the 531 bikes.
Cheers,
David
it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal
On Wed, May 28, 2014 at 7:15 AM, Anton
Honestly I have no idea. Both are double butted, but beyond that I really
have no clue. The Mercian bare frame is slightly heavier than the JT's, so
they may in fact be different 531 variants.
Anton
Are they the same type of 531? There were around 10 different types of 531
with some
$5 seems pretty cheap to me.
On Friday, May 30, 2014 10:17:19 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
I just looked again at the VO prices and see that cheap meaning cheaper
than VO means, in effect, trade. So let's say, to swap?
On Fri, May 30, 2014 at 8:15 AM, Patrick Moore bert...@gmail.com
Jason,
Have you read the blog ridingthecatskills.com? I'm one of three co-authors.
Focus is on mapping and reporting on gravel/dirt routes. The other two
authors report on the area around New Paltz and the Shawangunks, and I
report on the northwestern end of the Catskills, near Delhi. The
I just now realized you are in Goshen. You're even closer to both regions
reported on in the blog...
From Goshen my cycling area is about 1.5 hours away. As for gravel type,
most of the dirt roads around me are hard-packed fine clay with variable
roughness, but sometimes smoother than good
I've used a wine bottle cork as a spacer when the bridge mount is farther
away than it should be. Works great!
Anton
ridingthecatskills.com
On Wednesday, June 11, 2014 6:38:14 AM UTC-4, blakcloud wrote:
Go to around 2:49 of this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG_WZVS9SUYRivendell
I never really thought much about this, but it makes perfect sense. Good
to know... and it explains why on two separate conversions to 1xN
derailleur drivetrains using pre-indexed chainrings, I've not ever had a
single chain drop.
Anton
ridingthecatskills.com
On Monday, June 16, 2014
And your bags will smell nice and minty afterwards!
Anton
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I have the extralight cypres tires on my JT, and they're wonderfully supple and
fast. I ride with 55/60 psi f/r with 195 lb combined weight of rider, bike and
luggage.
Anton
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I own neither a Riv nor a majority of the parts that Riv sells, but I subscribe
to much of Grant's philosophy (not all of it). I see a lot of general content
overlap between the Bob, 650b, Riv and Rawland lists, and I peruse them all.
Anton
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Do you ride with a front load? My pressures are optimized for a few pounds
directly over the front axle via the handlebar bag. Also Anne's comment
about descents is absolutely true-- whether in an aero tuck or feathering
the brakes from the drops, with my butt weight lifted off the saddle,
And a good dousing with listerine.
Anton
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On Wednesday, June 25, 2014 6:12:12 PM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote:
Be sure to brush the bags first.
–Eric N
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On Jun 25, 2014, at 6:56 AM, Anton Tutter atu...@gmail.com
javascript: wrote
Nowhere in Schmidt's literature do they claim their SL hub is 'wireless'.
As others have noted, a better description is 'connectorless' since you
don't have to plug any spade terminals in. You just insert the wheel into
the dropouts and contact is made through a stainless contact plate on one
The Schmidt SL hub, aka 'connectorless', breaks that rule and grounds
through the opposite dropout to the one supplying power. That's how it
allows the connectorless system to work. Shimano hubs are grounded at both
dropouts.
Anton
On Monday, July 21, 2014 12:07:52 PM UTC-4, Andrew
of simplicity) to only require the one.
Thanks for the (ahem) illumination!
On Monday, July 21, 2014 12:38:49 PM UTC-4, Anton Tutter wrote:
The Schmidt SL hub, aka 'connectorless', breaks that rule and grounds
through the opposite dropout to the one supplying power. That's how it
allows
I'm not a Rivendell Rider, but I used this one for a short while, until I
received a Garmin as a Christmas gift. It will mount either to the
handlebar or the extension of a quill stem, but not the quill section.
totally waterproof. For iPhone 5. I still have it and would be happy to
sell it
I replied to your other thread, this is the one I used:
http://www.ibikeconsole.com/detail.asp?catid=88184Pdtid=689936
Does mount to the extension section of a quill stem with the included
adapters. I will sell it to you if you're interested.
Anton
On Tuesday, July 22, 2014 1:20:55 AM
As others have pointed out, rotating the derailleur slightly so that the
cage isn't perfectly parallel with the flat plane of the large ring can
sometimes resolve issues like yours. Also play around with the height-- I
usually like to leave no more than 1mm of clearance between the bottom of
Could the large ring be slightly out of lateral true? I've had that cause
derailleur issues before... in fact I had several instances of lateral
run-out until I started greasing the BB spindles before installing cranks.
Haven't had the issue since.
Anton
On Tuesday, July 22, 2014 12:37:00
Here's what you do--
Mark the chainstay exactly 320mm from the axle centerline. That's the
critical point where you want to measure the clearance between the stays.
At 320mm is where your Hetres will be at their widest. You want clearance
of at least 46mm there.
Most any 650B fenders will
Just an amateur builder here, having only built three wheels in my life
(but hoping to do many more). But I would defer to the rim manufacturer
for recommended spoke tensions. Some extra lightweight rims are not rated
for high spoke tension. And some rim styles dictate lower or higher
My method is:
1. Rotate one crank arm so that it is parallel with the seat tube
2. measure with a caliper from the outer face of the crank at the pedal
threads to the far end of the seat tube (i.e., the measurement includes the
distance to the seat tube AND the diameter of the seat
The idea is that you want the spokes to be in the sweet spot between
always being tensioned yet never reaching the limit of their elastic
modulus. Too much tension will stress the eyelets and hub flanges, and you
also approach the limit of the spoke elastic modulus; Too little tension
and the
Adam, I'll take the lot if still available, but I can't email you directly from
my mobile app. You can contact me through the email address linked to my
profile. Thanks!
Anton
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Indeed, there is a lot of confusion. I just went through this myself,
sourcing some hammered Honjos for my new Jeff Lyon custom. Not only are
the widths different, but so are the ends (sculpted versus plain), and some
models also come completely undrilled and with no hardware. I ended up
My God, the fit on that is wrong in so many ways. If legitimate/not
stolen, that is a screaming deal. That is a pretty expensive neighborhood
and I wouldn't be surprised if the person is honestly selling it at that
price because he/she can't be bothered to do the due diligence to determine
I can't speak to a direct comparison since I've not tried the Loup Loup's,
but my Babyshoe Passes (extralight version) are supremely fast and supple
tires, and clearly superior in both regards to the Hetres they replace. I'm
165 lb, and ride a lot on dirt and gravel, so I tend to keep the
Ryan,
I've only experenced standard Hetres, extralight Hetres, and the extralight
Babyshoe Passes. I noticed a slight improvement going from standard Hetres
to the extralights, but then a more significant improvement from the Hetre
extralights to the Babyshoe Pass extralights. With the
I have 32mm Grand Bois Cypres extralights on another bike, and agree that
at the right pressure (about 55 psi front, 60 psi rear, in my case), they
feel almost as good as a 42mm tire, at least on reasonable pavement. And
the added advantage is significantly lower rotational weight, which I can
I've had Hetres and now have Compass Babyshoe Passes. For smooth pavement,
I've been running 40 psi front, 45 psi rear, and drop about 5 psi for rough
roads or gravel.
Anton
On Friday, August 8, 2014 10:52:39 PM UTC-4, ted wrote:
Anton, thanks for the insight.
My Cypres tires were the
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