lowrider mounts)
from an eBay seller.
It's a nice bike, and I hope to do some credit card tours on it in
the fall, possibly in New Mexico or Texas.
Jim
On Jun 16, 4:42 pm, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Looks purpose built! How many iterations has it gone through before the
current
90's flavored purpleicious:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/3636513151/
Nice solid build. Minimal use. Actual cow-parts used on them. Non-SPD, so
ibob/Rivendell approved! Size is stated 40.5/7.5US. Shipping flat rate $10
via USPS priority mail flat rate box.
--
Cheers,
David
I betcha' they would look just awesome with a brand new Gunnar!
On Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 7:38 PM, Gino Zahnd ginoza...@gmail.com wrote:
Wow. Wow!
On Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 7:05 PM, David Estescyclotour...@gmail.com
wrote:
90's flavored purpleicious:
They could license the design to someone that could do it though... would be
a cool income stream.
Cops in Redlands abandoned their bikes for Segways. Apparently Homeland
Security $$$ frowns upon HPVs.
DE
On Fri, Jun 19, 2009 at 10:38 AM, Jeremy Till jeremy.t...@gmail.com wrote:
A fun
ONLY thing I would like in them is just a touch of Lycra, 1 or 2% just to
give them a little stretch.
On Fri, Jun 19, 2009 at 1:21 PM, Dustin Sharp dsh...@runbox.com wrote:
The MUSA knickers are great--I wore them for all of my riding for about two
years. But I have to say, now that I've
This is what you do before you go to the Gray Havens.
On Sat, Jun 20, 2009 at 3:18 AM, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote:
From Baltimore's CL. So maybe this is where we all end up when we
retire? Can't wait...
SAT 5/30:HUGE NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALE (Rivendell)
This Sat: 5/30/09; 8-2; Rain or
A black/cream color scheme is very high on my list of color choices.
Nice...
On Sat, Jun 20, 2009 at 6:55 AM, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote:
Found it - really, really nice!
http://d2creative.smugmug.com/gallery/1109730_YzH6k#51634360_Sj9cU
On Jun 20, 9:17 am, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote:
Serious question: aren't there any bike clothing designers on the East
Coast? It seems like they would be more apt to design appropriate clothes.
DE
On Sun, Jun 21, 2009 at 8:47 AM, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
Any of you MUSA knickers owners from the Midwest or Southeast? I
- with the web
making their stuff easier to get here - for local business to catch
on.
On Jun 21, 4:55 pm, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Serious question: aren't there any bike clothing designers on the East
Coast? It seems like they would be more apt to design appropriate
clothes.
DE
this summer since they're light and so packable.
On Jun 21, 3:26 pm, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
It's interesting that East Coast in general, and NYC specifically doesn't
have a bunch of manufacturers... I would think there is a critical mass
there.
Today was a MUSA day for me
It's what Mondays are for! :-)
On Mon, Jun 22, 2009 at 8:37 PM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
A nice 200k ride with my friend Kellen. We rode from North Portland
out to Ripplebrook Ranger Station. Basically a long out and back but
50 miles of it were on this beautiful stretch of road with
priorities, man... :-)
On Tue, Jun 23, 2009 at 8:09 AM, James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.netwrote:
snip
-James
who really, really wishes he could go on the Orange County ride on
Saturday, but every time these things come up, there is a conflict and I
can't go. 3rd time in a row, not to
Right now I'm thinking of converting the jump
bmxhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/2335469362/
to a geared bike, then I have a old 600A
framehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/509802333/that barely
fits a 650c Nexus
That is awesome!
On Tue, Jun 23, 2009 at 8:48 AM, Frank pguil...@gmail.com wrote:
Here's a photograph for reference:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pguillam/3653653035/
On Jun 23, 8:32 am, Frank pguil...@gmail.com wrote:
My almost-9 year old rides a 42cm Surly LHT with GripKing pedals and
Seth, the Synergies measure 23mm, and CR-18 measure 22.5mm. If that is
close enough for anecdotal, then 35mm Paselas measure an actual 36.5mm width
on the CR-18s...
DE
On Wed, Jun 24, 2009 at 11:28 AM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
Anyone know what the actual width of a pasela 35 and
I'm really thinking a IGH is a great way to go with kids. Only a single
shifter, and nothing for them to break (relatively). I have a Nexus 7 on a
650b rim just waiting to go on a bike!
DE
On Wed, Jun 24, 2009 at 1:12 PM, Gary g...@worldcyclotour.com wrote:
Hello Horace,
They are a bit
flickr to the rescue!
On Wed, Jun 24, 2009 at 10:09 PM, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.netwrote:
on 6/24/09 9:14 PM, relistan at relis...@gmail.com wrote:
Yeah, sorry, I didn't see Moots anywhere in the first post and the
name doesn't mean anything to me, anyway, so seeing one of the
Yep, Pasela 35 or 37 are fine on gravel, but the sidewalls are a touch
delicate. Marathons might be a better choice for lots and lots of gravel,
especially if it's sharp like crushed cinder (railroad bed type) rock.
Cheers,
DE
On Thu, Jun 25, 2009 at 5:30 PM, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote:
direct link:
http://velo-orange.blogspot.com/2009/05/minimalist-cyclo-touring.html
On Fri, Jun 26, 2009 at 6:52 PM, Jim Cloud cloud...@aol.com wrote:
Strictly speaking, I interpret the term Light Touring as a credit
card tour with a handlebar bag and small panniers or saddlebag. Chris
Tough call what with the Yen being so strong.
On Fri, Jun 26, 2009 at 9:56 PM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
I hope Rivendell will bring back the inflatable touring clown.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hammarhead/3579194276/
--
Cheers,
David
Redlands, CA
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/sets/72157620523556167/
Four riders starting at from disparate points in SoCal, converging on
Crystal Cove/El Moro State Park. I railed to Irvine and then rode west and
south with Doug. We discussed the secret knowledge of OC which is pretty
cool, then
A man, that sucks... so sorry to hear it :-(
David
On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 7:00 PM, Ethan Bickford ethan.bickf...@gmail.comwrote:
Ouchy. I hope you make a speedy and complete recovery!
I got doored a few years ago. Took the corner of the car door right in
the crook of my arm (not quite
Hi Steve, when I had upright bars, I found a really tall/short Nitto
Technomic (non-dlx) worked really well. You didn't say what kind of stem
you have, but maybe try that first???
DE
On Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 9:14 AM, Steve Schermerhorn
s_schermerh...@yahoo.com wrote:
I've been riding my 58
Satan sucks, but his buddy Loki can throw one hell of a party!
On Tue, Jun 30, 2009 at 7:51 AM, Cycletex clifwrightpho...@yahoo.comwrote:
Just what this world needs. A new bike blog.
http://hardmenwithsoftbellies.wordpress.com/
Most posts composed aboard my Quickbeam while slowly going mad
When I see the first
picturehttp://web.archive.org/web/20051030124545/www.koopmann.lightup.net/crane/title.jpg,
all I can think of is Hanz and Franz, ready to Pump... you up! :-)
On Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 9:38 PM, Jim Cloud cloud...@aol.com wrote:
Those Brits are hardy souls. There's another
:27 am, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Hi Steve, when I had upright bars, I found a really tall/short Nitto
Technomic (non-dlx) worked really well. You didn't say what kind of stem
you have, but maybe try that first???
DE
On Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 9:14 AM, Steve Schermerhorn
Doug, sounds like a great ride! That's my favorite kind of a ride, just
meandering up some trails and seeing what there is to see. I should try
bring some food along as well!!
Dave Guilty pleasure in tripping out double-squish MTB riders Estes
On Tue, Jul 7, 2009 at 8:53 PM, doug peterson
My 61cm Bleriot was the only bike I've had pedal strike problems with. That
was with XD2 cranks, 175 I think. Very annoying as I had to change my
pedaling style and be quite conscious of how I was pedaling.I would say
find a narrower Q pedalset (SRAM Rival if it's a double is pretty narrow),
On Thu, Jul 9, 2009 at 4:16 AM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:
On Wed, 2009-07-08 at 20:57 -0700, David Estes wrote:
My 61cm Bleriot was the only bike I've had pedal strike problems with.
That was with XD2 cranks, 175 I think. Very annoying as I had to
change my pedaling style
Just returned from an annual family vacation in San Clemente. The town has
a huge bike culture, with everyone seemingly on a bike. Lots of the lycra
logos crowd, but the vast majority were just folks in shorts and a
jersey/t-shirt riding along.
I was able to get out for three 20 milers, one
Hah, great story!
And I agree with you, she was indeed Courageous for riding with such an
affliction. Good for her for getting out of the half way house for the day!
My fun story form yesterday: At a LBS that's not longer to L to me, but a
pretty good place. The guy working there started
Green QB with a funny paint crack on the top tube:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/3724839654/
Just started developing sometime this Spring after having the bike for
several years. No crashes, hard hits, just regular riding (including
trails, potholes and curbs, but never hitting them
. if it was overheated during brazing.
On Jul 15, 1:34 pm, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Green QB with a funny paint crack on the top tube:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/3724839654/
Just started developing sometime this Spring after having the bike for
several years
? Either
that or she's a speed skater in the off season.
A long ride that concludes with some bratwurst at the local brew haus
sounds good. Maybe David Estes can hook that up for one of the So Cal
Riv gatherings. David, any ideas?
On Jul 17, 8:05 pm, charlie charles_v...@hotmail.com wrote:
I
May your kindness be re-paid sevenfold. :-)
As to Paselas, yes, their sidewalls are a bit delicate (Tourguard and
regular).
DE
On Mon, Jul 20, 2009 at 10:43 AM, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote:
The mention of sidewall cuts reminds me that the stock Paselas
suffered mightily from off
On Mon, Jul 20, 2009 at 1:25 PM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
On Mon, Jul 20, 2009 at 4:18 PM, David Estescyclotour...@gmail.com
wrote:
May your kindness be re-paid sevenfold. :-)
As to Paselas, yes, their sidewalls are a bit delicate (Tourguard and
regular).
Does this
On Mon, Jul 20, 2009 at 2:18 PM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
On Mon, Jul 20, 2009 at 4:38 PM, David Estescyclotour...@gmail.com
wrote:
I think so. I went Pasela - Marathon - Pasela. Marathons had more
volume
but road heavy. Paselas just feel great (I have 35mm Tourguards).
It'll be back
Notice all the directions about emailing off ebay was a JPEG or GIF, not
searchable text.
DE
On Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 3:06 AM, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote:
I see this morning that the listing has been removed.
--
*From:* David Estes
Steve, love the Rambouillet story! Looks like a great time out there on the
roads!
DE
On Fri, Jul 24, 2009 at 7:48 AM, SteveF frede...@msu.edu wrote:
Hi folks! I did a supported tour put on annually by my local cycling
club a couple of weeks ago--it was fun, good weather, friendly folks.
I'm sensing a movement towards front-loading luggage/racks from Rivendell...
DE
On Mon, Jul 27, 2009 at 6:54 PM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
It also seems to put panniers way out there. It looks like there is
some room for adjustment. And I agree, mounting on fork braze-ons
would
You should only feel responsible if you turned him onto the Ducati
:-)
DE
On Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 2:17 PM, Corwin Zechar ernf...@gmail.com wrote:
This is not my Saluki - but I know the guy who is selling it.
The sale was apparently motivated by the purchase of a Ducati 916.
He has
It's best if you just accept yourself as you are...
Here you're with friends: http://www.flickr.com/groups/bagmatchers/
On Sun, Aug 2, 2009 at 2:48 PM, David Faller dfal...@charter.net wrote:
Bag matching is treatable. We feel your pain!
- Original Message -
*From:* Bridgestone
It's hard to be a Bag-Matcher and a Weight-Weenie, but not impossible!
BIG ;-)
DE
On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 12:25 PM, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote:
Yes - the double entendre of your post was irresistible.
On Aug 3, 11:42 am, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at
But you could if you had skinny enough pants!
On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 11:12 AM, grant grant...@gmail.com wrote:
The TROUBLE with Tribbles and online discussions is that (this is an
observation, not a knock)--that when somebody suggests something, herm
doesn't know whether or not something
Hah! Love the Grant Petersen tags!!!
On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 2:02 PM, Beardpapa gts...@gmail.com wrote:
Here are some photos from last night's S24O in Austin.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gideon/sets/7215762180909/
We rode from East Austin to Emmal Long Park (approx 60 miles round
Best ever!
I hope my ninos will want to do as much!
DE
On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 11:06 AM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 2:04 PM, beth hperiwinkle...@yahoo.com wrote:
Beautiful design. If there are more, consider having them printed up
and sold as blank
Love it! Would be cool to get one w/out the double top tube. My size,
too Hm
On Thu, Aug 6, 2009 at 2:27 PM, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote:
It's like a beautiful beast.
On Aug 6, 1:25 pm, fiddlr40 mather...@gmail.com wrote:
Just noticed
bike. (Oh, yeah. Then it would give me a chance to ride a bike
I'd never see otherwise.)
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Aug 6, 10:34�pm, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Love it! �Would be cool to get one w/out the double top tube. �My size,
too Hm
On Thu, Aug 6, 2009 at 2
Pedal clip straps would work good, and easy to take on/off.
DE
On Tue, Jul 28, 2009 at 7:52 AM, cm chrispmur...@hotmail.com wrote:
I havent had very good luck with zip ties-- they seem to break and
when they do it leads to others breaking and then you have complete
catastrophic failure. I
This sounds like it's going to be a beautiful ride, hope some folks can
show. I'll be on my QB, which I don't ride enough!
DE
On Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 12:46 PM, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote:
So, this Sunday, there will be a meeting of the Southern California
Rivendell Bicycle Appreciation
The protruding teeth on the Sneaker Pedals do wear out over time. They
get rounded down and then the pedal is kind of slippery. Mine are in this
condition, and a foot has slipped a couple times. Wearing ether Vans or
Tevas, not sure which. Still great pedals though!
David
On Fri, Aug 14,
Yes, clamp ons fit fine.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/336996048/
DE
On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 7:12 AM, eflayer eddie.fla...@att.net wrote:
Will a Pletscher or Greenfield kickstand clamp on the chainstays right
behind the seat tube? I know you can get those clunky ones that mount
, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
This sounds like it's going to be a beautiful ride, hope some folks can
show. �I'll be on my QB, which I don't ride enough!
DE
On Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 12:46 PM, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote:
So, this Sunday
W-
I have five sets. Four are mounted, and one in storage. Best bars evah! I
don't think they're wider on top than noodles (46cm) but the flare is a bit
wider on the bottom. The flare is really nice for riding in the drops. I'm
experimenting w/ a tall/shorter stem to see how it works for, and
Anyone have plans for next July???
http://www.xo-1.org/2009/08/rough-riders-rally-reconnaissance.html
I'm hoping I can fit this into my schedule, and a few of us can meet up
there!!!
--
Cheers,
David
Redlands, CA
Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something
wrong
to Southern
California...
On Aug 16, 9:52 pm, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Anyone have plans for next July???
http://www.xo-1.org/2009/08/rough-riders-rally-reconnaissance.html
I'm hoping I can fit this into my schedule, and a few of us can meet up
there!!!
--
Cheers
A FANTASTIC ride! An impressive route that took in the highlights of San
Diego. Thanks for organizing and leading this, Esteban! I saw a much
different side of the city than I've ever known!
More pics here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/sets/72157621936379889/
As mentioned, a
On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 10:24 PM, james black chocot...@gmail.com wrote:
On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 19:33, Estebanproto...@gmail.com wrote:
Photos!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/sets/72157621935319991/
That looks like it was a most pleasant excursion.
The Cycles Noel is a real
Yikes!
In the near future I want to send my All Rounder to Mark N. and have a plate
put on. Pretty easy to get that done, it's then having it re-painted that
kills ya'!
DE
On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 1:19 PM, Pete pedalling.p...@gmail.com wrote:
The Bleriot chainstays are probably a bit thicker
On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 8:40 PM, Rob Sindelar r...@sindelar.com wrote:
On Aug 16, 3:27 pm, terryg teg...@gmail.com wrote:
If you're in Chicago, say howdy! I ran into two (count 'em, two!)
Rivs yesterday riding up Lincoln Ave. A green QB and a great
Glorius. They were traveling
Awesome ride indeed! Looks fantastic and great to read of so many folks on
thoughtful steel bikes.
I believe we saw one steel Serotta on our ride today. Other than our bikes,
that was pretty much the extent of ferrous framesets in San Diego!
On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 3:26 PM, Solomander
And one Bleriot!
On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 10:55 PM, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.comwrote:
Awesome ride indeed! Looks fantastic and great to read of so many folks on
thoughtful steel bikes.
I believe we saw one steel Serotta on our ride today. Other than our
bikes, that was pretty much
They could have at least stopped by and said hi!
On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 6:05 PM, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.netwrote:
on 8/16/09 9:52 PM, David Estes at cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Anyone have plans for next July???
http://www.xo-1.org/2009/08/rough-riders-rally
You won the three speed Brompton class, that's for sure!
I needed more sunblock as well... again, next time!
REALLY glad you could make it and we could coordinate this over a couple
thousand miles!!!
On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 6:02 AM, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote:
Great ride. And fun to meet
It's pretty much the for sure ride, we just need to work on dates, meeting
point (car and mass-transit convenient), specific route w/ alts, and most
importantly food and beer stops. Folks who have specific knowledge need to
throw their $.02 into the plan!!
On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 7:42 AM,
-Original Message-
From: internet-bob-boun...@bikelist.org
[mailto:internet-bob-boun...@bikelist.org] On Behalf Of David Estes
Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 10:16 PM
To: RBW Owners Bunch; iBoberinos
Subject: Re: [BOB] [RBW] Tour de San Diego Ride Report - So Cal Rive Ride
A FANTASTIC
I was hoping you could make it!
I started a discussion on
flickrhttp://www.flickr.com/groups/socal_rivendell_bicycle_appreciation_society/discuss/72157622071145760/:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/socal_rivendell_bicycle_appreciation_society/discuss/72157622071145760/
The 12th is great for me!
On
Brilliant!
On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 1:20 PM, Gino Zahnd ginoza...@gmail.com wrote:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lunchbreath/3589866463/in/photostream/
Riv-related content: the bike illustrated is lugged and steel. The
saddle is leather.
--
Cheers,
David
Redlands, CA
Bicycling is a
, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Yikes!
In the near future I want to send my All Rounder to Mark N. and have a
plate
put on. Pretty easy to get that done, it's then having it re-painted
that
kills ya'!
DE
On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 1:19 PM, Pete pedalling.p
Just stick with those three-speeds, Eric :-)
On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 6:07 AM, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote:
I agree with Steve's last point. My other rear derailleur is on an
old mountain bike with thumb shifters. My two Riv bikes have reverse
rise and bar ends. So I don't have any
Yeah, he got a huge plug from that.
On Fri, Aug 21, 2009 at 9:51 AM, cm chrispmur...@hotmail.com wrote:
Christopher McDougall, the author was on the Daily Show the other
night (8.18).
http://www.thedailyshow.com/full-episodes/246932/thu-august-20-2009-betsy-mccaughey
It was sort of
those bumpy tires?
dougP
On Aug 17, 8:44 pm, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
They could have at least stopped by and said hi!
On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 6:05 PM, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net
wrote:
on 8/16/09 9:52 PM, David Estes at cyclotour...@gmail.com
Doug's the champion Atlantis utilizer, by the way!
Any bike, anywhere!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/3666863547/in/set-72157620523556167/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/3298444195/in/set-72157614275209826/
On Sat, Aug 22, 2009 at 5:48 PM, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net
I like the photo of the t.v. showing some (vintage?) racing. It had a nice
feel to it.
On Sun, Aug 23, 2009 at 7:44 PM, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote:
Yea - that's a nice one. The new ones have been particularly good - I
imagine new visitors will get some great riding ideas from 'em.
or
so, and it's in the showroom here above the door, still. I am a
prolific but bad photographer, who knows the secret to success is
volume. I'll put the trackgirlphoto up tomorrow.
G
On Aug 23, 8:00 pm, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
I like the photo of the t.v. showing some
Fame!!
On Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 5:24 PM, Cycletex clifwrightpho...@yahoo.comwrote:
Sighted a sweet Quickbeam in this multi-media montage covering the
Social Cycling ATX Thursday night urban ride...
About a third of the way through:
http://photoblog.statesman.com/social-cycling-atx
Clicking through, there are a couple other cool little articles there:
http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/first-ride-rivendell-bombadil-19039
http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/grant-petersen-rivendell-bicycle-works-11523
DE
On Thu, Aug 27, 2009 at 5:29 PM, J. Burkhalter burk...@yahoo.com
Rhode-O-Island
On Fri, Aug 28, 2009 at 10:28 PM, grant grant...@gmail.com wrote:
I think Doug VC got it pretty right---about this being an alternative
to carbon bikes. It is specifically and intentionally from conception
to production a club-rider's bike. I know it's easy to see the steel
Love Bleriots. Wish they were still available via QBP. Seemed like a great
way to get more people on 'em.
On Sat, Aug 29, 2009 at 1:10 PM, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote:
Very good looking bike. Interesting choice of handlebars for this bike.
--
*From:*
I don't know if they sell them unpainted, but there sure are a lot of
builders out there showing them off:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/unpainted/
On Sat, Aug 29, 2009 at 9:45 AM, Phil Brown philcyc...@gmail.com wrote:
On Aug 28, 2:46 pm, Bill Connell bconn...@gmail.com wrote:
The best
That was great! I just finished the Taylor story in BQ last night, so the
timing was perfect!
On Sun, Aug 30, 2009 at 12:11 PM, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote:
Tim mentioned a video. Here it is:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMA8X5pk2kI
--
Cheers,
David
Redlands, CA
Bicycling is a big
Peter Jackson's lawyers are onto 'em now... :-(
On Sun, Aug 30, 2009 at 1:38 PM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
I'm very partial to Rivendell frame names that reference the Lord of
the Rings. I can live with the Roadeo name. I think naming their
mountain bike the Bombadill was about the most
I love Mexican Coca-Cola!
Nice bike, too! :-)
On Sun, Aug 30, 2009 at 8:11 PM, fiddlr40 mather...@gmail.com wrote:
The new bike path across the Benicia Bridge (SF Bay Area) opened
yesterday. I missed the opening day ride so I decided to ride it
today. The ride from my home to the south
If you're going to be doing more road(eo) riding with folks who don't intend
to go onto the trails, then maybe consider the upcoming Roadeo? It can
still can fit fat tires to go out and play on the trails while being more of
a roadie(o) oriented bike. Heck, put some cross tires on it and it
On Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 10:08 PM, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.netwrote:
Tires are kinda tricky business, as there are a lot of variables to the
equation. I don't mean to obfuscate the topic, merely to say that you
should trust your judgement for your specific conditions and riding style
Hah! Hakkalugi was my favorite name. Any bike promoting a Toe Jam and a
Hand Job has to be a winner! Built out of Moron tubing!
Wasn't it painted some sort of a nasty green as well?
DE
On Tue, Sep 1, 2009 at 6:18 PM, Bill M. bmenn...@comcast.net wrote:
On Aug 31, 7:51 am, Shaun Meehan
You are a good brother, Seth.
On Tue, Sep 1, 2009 at 7:40 PM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
My brother is bikeless at the moment and he is looking to change that
situation. He just sold his mountain and road bikes prior to a big
house move to avoid having to move a bunch of stuff. His
Those are BEAUTIFUL bikes. I can see right away where GP would want you on
a larger bike to get the bars up higher. The mixte looks perfect by
Rivendell or anyone's standards!
Thanks for sharing!
DE
On Tue, Sep 1, 2009 at 7:56 PM, Steve Kesling akesl...@pacific.net wrote:
With all the talk
Love that G. with the drop bars!
My S.O. has a G. w/ Albatross bars:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/333596692/in/set-72157594443171032/
Still wish I could easily convert it to an IGH drivetrain, as it just calls
for it...
DE
On Tue, Sep 1, 2009 at 8:19 PM, Steve Kesling
On Tue, Sep 1, 2009 at 8:42 PM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
On Tue, Sep 1, 2009 at 11:37 PM, David Estescyclotour...@gmail.com
wrote:
Love that G. with the drop bars!
My S.O. has a G. w/ Albatross bars:
On Tue, Sep 1, 2009 at 8:52 PM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
On Tue, Sep 1, 2009 at 11:48 PM, David Estescyclotour...@gmail.com
wrote:
Is there such a thing anymore as a sensible chainguard?
Check out the breezer chainguards. Full coverage, black plastic. Don't
get
Shipping is $9 for a flat rate Priority box. Lots of tread life if you
don't mind the cracks.
They're the much cracked tread that I mentioned here earlier:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/3871895034/
I just put on a set of GB Cypres and am hoping for the best with them. If
they
A reminder good velo-people that the Rivendell Bicycle Appreciation Society
(Southern California Chapter) will be out and about on this upcoming
Sunday. This is pending clear air as things are currently kind of icky in
the basin.
You can read more on the route and other pertinent info here: *
He's taken them!
On Tue, Sep 1, 2009 at 10:01 PM, Joe Bunik jbu...@gmail.com wrote:
I'll take 'em!
More in a sec
=- Joe
Walnut Creek, CA
On 9/1/09, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Shipping is $9 for a flat rate Priority box. Lots of tread life if you
don't mind the cracks
48cm Sam Hillborne? Possibly outside their price range, but a big problem
people make is getting too cheap a first bike, then having to re-invest with
a better second bike. The top tube might still be too long for them, but if
not, the rise on it could allow them to fit a smaller frame.
DE
On
I built a Breeze up for my Mom. Really just swapped out the rear SA cog for
a 22T one as it's geared REALLY low. Great bike!
On Wed, Sep 2, 2009 at 8:03 AM, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
They are a step up from the World Tourist (made by Giant in Taiwan, I
believe), and
A, my eyes... they hurt
But really, why get rid of the outside position? I would put a rock
guard/bash ring on there. Seems a much better options than straight doing
away with the ring.
DE
On Tue, Sep 1, 2009 at 1:06 PM, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote:
With the popularity of 29ers,
I like this one a lot:
http://www.hebie.de/Fixed-Guard-Kettenschutz-392.hebie3400.0.html
Hebie has some pretty cool stuff!
DE
On Wed, Sep 2, 2009 at 4:44 AM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
On Wed, Sep 2, 2009 at 12:50 AM, David Estescyclotour...@gmail.com
wrote:
I checked out
On Wed, Sep 2, 2009 at 9:22 PM, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote:
In terms of 650B, most of the grippy tires I've seen seem to be fairly
large
volume mtb tires, so that may be a challenge as it sounds like you'll be
doing a conversion.
Simple is good for gearing. The only problem
On Wed, Sep 2, 2009 at 9:35 PM, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote:
on 9/2/09 9:31 PM, David Estes at cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Given what you said, would Col de la Vie tires work ok? Seems as long as
it
wasn't too muddy they would have enough knob to hang on. I ran them
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