I've used both :
1. Brasso Metal polish and a rag . takes a while to rub it off.
2. Ultra Fine Steel Wool (Grade ) . just rub !
Neither do anything to the anodizing, just removing the logos.
On Saturday, May 18, 2013 7:36:05 AM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote:
I have a nice shiny Nitto S83
Try some Alba bars, a VO threadless stem adapter, and some +/- 6 degree-ish
threadless stems from ebay. I suggest this as this will allow you to play
with various heights and reaches before you buy another Tallux stem. . Or,
just keep the VO adapter and threadless stem combo. I am done with
You can use any freewheel you want, and the rear derailleur , as long as
it's within it's total capacity(which can usually be stretched) will work
just fine. Minor hi/lo screw adjustments but that's easy.
As far 8 and even 9 speed freewheels, yes, they are still on the market.
Sunrace and
http://a248.e.akamai.net/origin-cdn.volusion.com/ctxtv.wmppt/v/vspfiles/photos/hb11-3.jpg
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FWwVJ0Vgh4U/SKq8GAHn7II/ARo/tSB06eqf5Ok/s400/Albatross.jpg
I've mentioned to Riv to Standardize their bar photos so that they are
all taken from the same perspective so
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RLxuN2uQ0xc/UZ6vWvNWthI/BoU/lMlWvrDLcrE/s1600/alba.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-AVejYIZW2vg/UZ6vLMrqvqI/BoM/OENQbEoAhWA/s1600/bosco.jpg
These comparisons are better :)
On Thursday, May 23, 2013 7:12:07 PM UTC-4, Michael wrote:
Not in my world . To each their own choice :)
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There are no dumb questions :)
You don't want to put grease there ! ... and no, it won't stick .
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The context of anything read (or taken within as truth) . is to be
questioned .
Is this true for me ?
Is it true in this application ?
It depends on the type of metals and the applications for which it is
referred to.
So as a blanket statement it is not true.
On Saturday, May 25,
I've only used ramped and pinned chainrings for a brief while, and didn't
like them. They were TA Zephyrs. The ramps protruded so that the chain
would rub using my 36t middle and the 13t small, seventh cog on my
freewheel.
As far as mileage on Sugino rings, I don't track my miles. My base
They have discontinued the regular Dureme, but still manufacture a tandem
version in 700x40c. Basically a double carcass tire ! Quite a bit heavier
than the standard tire.
Why discontinued ? who knows ! It was a short lived tire. It was not
a replacement for the XR tire but after that
Just because it is CroMo , does not mean it will rust anymore than just
because it's Al it will break !
Either or is fine and will last a long time. If one lives and/or stores a
bike in a wet environment,or just worried about it, get a Al version. Or
apply Boeshield or FrameSaver in the
It appears most of the postings are about the Bosco bars lol. The new
kid on the block always gets the oohs and aahs but in few years
they'll be just another bar ;)
The Boscos from all appearances are going to be at least 3cm. closer to you
than a Albatross bar, and also higher of
This story reminds me of growing up in Minnesota. One summer the bike
patrol was invented and they tried to pull me over for not stopping or
something, I must have been about 13 or 14 years old. I just rode away from
them and went home. They knocked on our door an my mother asked them by
what
They have existed for a long time . They are not Nitto's and they are
not the classic shape. Profile H2O are still made, but only in black. I
use a Taiwanese Zoom brand stem on my Bombadil. They are welded , but
that's alright. They are oval, but that's alright . They work wonderfully
Just as the title says, I have a brand new pair of the Dureme 700x50 for
sale. $75 each plus $15 Fedex Ground/Home shipping for a total of $165.
Paypal and USA only .
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A very underrated tire is the Performance Bike shop's Forte Metro 700x35
with or w/o kevlar strips. Yeah, cheap store brand tires right ? HaH !
Think again !! There's real psychological game that one often assumes a
more expensive tire MUST be better than one that is cheap/-er. Here's
a
A very underrated tire is the Performance Bike shop's Forte Metro 700x35
with or w/o kevlar strips. Yeah, cheap store brand tires right ? HaH !
Think again !! There's real psychological game that one often assumes a
more expensive tire MUST be better than one that is cheap/-er. Here's
a
This thread may help, not Bomba specific but the same issues may apply:
Namely,* chainline *and a* proper FD* that will work.
http://forums.mtbr.com/drivetrain-shifters-derailleurs-cranks/2x9-white-industries-vbc-crank-478613.html
On Thursday, May 30, 2013 1:12:32 PM UTC-4, Christian wrote:
is really
simply challenging our belief system of what is true for me ... and it
sure is FUN to change them !!
On Thursday, May 30, 2013 2:06:54 PM UTC-4, Mike Schiller wrote:
good point Garth. I raced for quite a few years and still like competitive
events . But there is also plenty of time
I read the Jan article about open faceplates Matt . Thanks. I'd say to
his perspective ... yes,no,maybe. The clamps on open face stems vary
wildly, so as a blanket statement it is not true . All things are
possible, yes but will they happen ? That's another story, we each
decide our
That's a nice comparison ... wonderful effort oil c !! Can this be done at
full scale where a 100% image would yield full scale photos ? For
example: One could actually measure on their screen how much further back
the bars would come on say a Bosco and Albatross accurately !!! That
For sale is a used Vintage Wrights Leather Saddle W3N. 150mm wide. The
Leather is as seen in the photos, and appears to be quite good . I've had
this since this the 80's off of my Fuji bike , just moved it from box to
box alot, so it's been used actually very very little as I prefer other
Buy some cheap mesh at a camping store or some place and cut into a square
and make a bandanna out of it and wear it bandido style :)
There is no fabric that is going to breath well enough .
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*Longer stems are usually for men*. Ahahahahaah !As if *that* has
anything to do with your choice lol. I would try another shop, one
that can let you borrow or try out some different length stems before
buying them. Or like me , I bought an inexpensive VO threadless stem
adapter
I should have noted I use a 0 degree 13cm. stem on my 60cm Bombadil
even with it's long-ish top tube. If the TT was more than a cm. shorter ,
I'd use a 14cm.
My bars are a couple of inches above the middle of the saddle. But with
the Albas I can literally ride with my elbows on top of
Steel for me :) Given a choice of Al or steel bars, I'll take the steel
most every time. I ride out of the saddle alot, up and down ye hills of
yore. I pull and push on them hard I suppose they flex if measured in
a lab but I don't notice it at all. 3 cheers 4 steel :)
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They'll both last as you will :)
Seriously . need not concern yourself over such intangibles . Either
one is wonderful .
On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 10:37:39 PM UTC-4, Michael wrote:
...torn between two Albas...feelin' like a fool...
Wonder if the chro mo, or alu will last longer?
That's a great tip if you use grips Rene :) I personally don't use them !
I tape the bar with cork tape :) I use thumbshifters mounted in the inside
top curve, and bar end brake levers, so I have about 12 inches of open bar
to move around . It's Glorious Freedom !!! This to me expresses the
Saddle is Sold !! Thanks Dan and all for the Group :)
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These are still available !!
$160 Shipped to the Lower 48.
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These are still available !!
$160 Shipped to the USA states. I discovered these will fit into a USPS
Priority Mail Box so they'll ship that way .
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I know guys ... so many choices... tires ... bikes ... on and on :) And
it's wonderful .
I thought I would want something this wide ... but realized a 40-45mm tire
does just fine for me on the Bombadil . I also have custom Franklin
sport/touring type of frame that I think I'll try out some
Thanks Joe .. that helps some with the Flickr current madness.
Do you know of any Greasemonkey or other scripts to revert to a small
thumbnailed general search , instead of these large ones that are slow as
molasses to load ? I
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Oh man Brooks went thru all that to make a wonderful new idea in a
saddle ... and they persist in using short rails ! Say it ain't so !!!
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It's rubber and special cotton canvas Michael . I'm pretty darn sure
they've tested it out so it's not going to stick odd stuff like that. This
testing program is not really a test, it's more of a promo first .
Seeing it's going to be released in a matter of days , and people are just
OT, And I REALLY do wish there was an editor for our replies so we can
correct misspellings, instead of deleting and reposting !!!
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Gee, it looks like they took the old TT bars of yore and welded some bar
ends at an angle. You do the same with any swept back bar and mount some
bar ends facing forward.
These bars : Epic Fail ! Ahahahahaaha !!
On Friday, June 7, 2013 5:07:14 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote:
I know
Ys Steve !!!Ahahahahahaha !!! The Bull of Pamplona Put
some red bar tape on it to top it off !!!
On Friday, June 7, 2013 5:18:26 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote:
Put some pointy caps in those facing-forward extensions, it'll be great
down at the Tidal Basin when the
Ron, the O2 saddles came in different widths, from 5.6 inches for the Men's
racing to 7 inches for the Womens. Hence the Womens being like a Brooks
in that regard.
http://www.avocet.com/saddlepages/saddlespecs.html#anchor181086
Avocet is still in business . I spoke them a a few years ago about
I don't know of any such devices, but those inline cable adjusters would
work just . You'd have to rotate the adjuster of course to widen , but this
is not something you're going to be doing alot of... or are you ? !!
like these:
I don't know of any such devices, but those inline brake cable adjusters
would work . You simply rotate the adjuster to widen . It's not instant,
but this is not something you're going to be doing alot of... or are you ?
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Like anything, it depends on which ones you choose Andy. The Ritchey dodads
are sold in singles, so we're talking over $20 a pair, but they are not
even relevant to this discussion!
Inline adjusters are sold in pairs, usually about $8-10. Like these :
This is me of course, but I would not take it , no matter how great a tire
was ! Hey, what if you get a flat ? Fun fun fun !! Ahahahahaha
!!!
No tire need be that tight, ever. Have you spoken to wherever you bought
them from ? They should know the 411 of installing them, or they
I use Mavic A719 and an older set of T519 Rims and Phil FW Hubs myself . I
thought about Velocity rims both times before deciding on the Mavic, all I
can say is my intuition told me to get the Mavics both times. I'm not sure
if they even come in silver anymore though. If you don't want a
One thing to be aware of is the MUSA shorts use an elastic belt, not a
static(non stretching) one. This may or may not matter to you. For me it
was a no-go as I prefer a non stretching belt, or in the case of the
Baggies, a non stretching drawcord.
My favorite shorts for riding all time are
The Nitto Tallux is the tallest quill stem . However, this does not allow
for the highest bars available, because the Tallux is a -17 degree stem .
Using a threadless quill adapter you can go higher because you can use 0
degree and greater threadless stems. Nitto themselves makes a MTC-04 Tall
Using a threadless quill adapter you can go higher than the traditional
quill because you can use 0 degree and greater threadless stems. Nitto
themselves makes a MTC-04 Tall , which uses the same 225mm quill as the
Tallux, but of course you use your own threadless stem so you can go even
Roger, if your rim is mill finished, then it would be the no BS version
of the Atlas . As you mention, it's likely a marketing term, but it's an
Atlas just like the others minus the polishing. The cost reduction appears
to be simply the less production cost in the finishing.
On Sunday, June
The latest Gi shorts are downright ... odd ! Haver you tried them ? They
have shortened the front and back rise so much that I found them
unwearable. There is nothing stranger than having long inseams and a low
rise waist . I've worn Patagonia stuff since the 80's , but lately
they've
I noticed this strange squiggly line coming from the drive side pedal
hole today, while may miles from home ! Oh well I thought, nothing to do
really, if it breaks it breaks if not not. It didn't. When I got home
I removed the pedal to check if i could see the crack in the threads, but
Gee, anyone can order one right now, or is the obvious a disguise ? Only
145 British Pounds $226 USD.
I thought of all places .. this place would be free of vegan talk. !
Ahahahahaahaha !
Whatever your ism is and we've all got our own .. it won't last
forever... none of
These are still waiting for someone to ride them . just itchin' to be
installed and rollin' .
$155 shipped USA for the pair.
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The original Stumpjumpers had a ST angle of 70 degrees and it used standard
triple front deraillers. I never had an issue using any FD with it. So,
it's not that, but* combined *with a *deep drop BB* that Riv prefers, now
we have an issue !
On Wednesday, June 19, 2013 5:37:30 PM UTC-4,
really which is more typical
for 26 wheeled bikes, but combined with the fact that it has 46cm
chainstays, it looks darn near zero. The angle of incidence btw
chainstay/ST is certainly none too acute despite the 70deg ST angle.
Matt
On Wednesday, June 19, 2013 6:48:50 PM UTC-4, Garth
There is no experience like first hand :)
Most anyone who has ridden a bike with Alba bars has also ridden with drops
at some point in their life. They're their own bar, an entirely different
experience . When I first tried them, I said Wow, I can see everything so
much better ! Sure you
I use the XD2 with a 110 and a 107. With the XD2, the 107 gives symmetric
arms from the stays. With the 110, the *3mm are all of the non drive side*.
It makes no real world difference in riding to me, but if one is a
perfectionist, it would bother them.
I'm surprised Riv is suggesting a 110
As far as I have seen from Nitto retailers, the Deluxe/Tallux version only
goes down to a 7cm, but the regular Technomic goes to 6cm.
Sure Peter , What the heck ! ... a Nitto adapter and Nitto threadless
stem ;-)
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Or get a 80mm Dirt Drop stem . With it's high angle, I don't know the exact
geometry figures but a high angled stem at a longer reach is shorter than
the official number measured.
See this chart it looks like it would be about a 65mm reach.
http://www.habcycles.com/fitting.html
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http://www.cb-asahi.co.jp/images/user/item/1/10014966_01.jpg
Well Parick, you've likely already bought something for this, but would you
believe it ... such a product does exist as you imagined. It's the Shimano
SM-CB90 .
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I just started suing one of these Patrick, it's a Revelate Pika bag. All I
can is ... purrfection !
My requirements were a way larger than typical bag, no thigh/butt rubbing
and no tail wagging effect. And there it is ! The Pika is slightly
smaller than their Viscacha, which holds 2
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If I understand you correctly, you are wondering the drop of the bag ?
How far down it measures ? From the straps of the seatpost , to the bottom
of the bag is a generous 70mm. It stays the same fully extended or fully
compressed. I took a couple of pics to illustrate. I'm with you about the
, Garth gart...@gmail.com javascript:wrote:
Yep great to have choices !!
FWIW my main criteria was no leg or butt rub and yet large. The Pika
is 6-12 liters !! The end has no seal or closure, you simply roll it like
a cigar and the ends connect to the stabilzer straps on the side
The messages have stopped today Patrick, and I did nothing well yes
I *desired* them to stop . So they did !
The Glory of Fulfillment :)
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The absolute lightest system would likely be a Camelback/back carrying type
of pack really. I've never used one, but I suspect I would be okay with
it. Just think of all the energy expended putting water in and out of
little bottles. And you can refrigerate them and they'll keep you cool on
It happened again, it appears to only occur when I reply to Patrick Moores
thread about :* ISO large **non saddlebag
*I did some quick checking and it appears that this thread is indeed
posted in another group called internet-bob,but *I don't belong or post
to that group* ! So somehow
Blame it on Monty Python lol
I'm a Lumberjack and I'm Okay ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zey8567bcg
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72 degrees Doug !
On Saturday, March 31, 2012 11:14:30 PM UTC-4, dougP wrote:
Contemplating having a custom rear rack made, one of the dimensions
that would be useful is the angle of the seat stay. I have a 58 cm
Atlantis. Does anyone know what this angle is? Or the best way to
I take it by the photo of the Mark's rack the original second set of struts
and hardware are not included in this sale ?
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I thought of the Bosco bars for a minute, until I realised they had zero
forward reach, unlike the Albatross. I use bar end brake levers and thumb
shifters so I get TONS of room for my hands to move around. I use all that
is taped in the photo. I don't see where people are saying the Bosco
http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4073/4860392084_69e20e8533_b.jpg
On Saturday, May 26, 2012 10:00:02 PM UTC-4, Garth wrote:
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won't. I couldn't get used to the Albatross when I tried them and we'll see
about the Bosco in a few weeks after some recurring use.
What color is your Bombadil? I looks beautiful.
René
On Sat, May 26, 2012 at 10:00 PM, Garth wrote:
http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4073
Sure Peter .. to each out own ! One's passion is anothers poison. As I
said, I've used flat portions in the middle of a wide bar on my Stumpjumper
and found the position to be uncomfortable . And yes ..they are different
than using a drop bar, as drop bars *DROP* from the middle to the swept
Hi Joe,
What I really love about bar end levers is I can activate the brakes
anywhere my hands are on the bar very easily, weather I'm back or forward
on the bars, something I could never do with a standard lever. I can use
them with just my pinkie if needed. I have no desire to ever
Here 'ya go . I've used on of these for a few years . It's a modern
Silver RD. They still have them in stock . . .lol.
http://www.jensonusa.com/!xFzOUiKZz4ZvnT31UVLKxg!/Shimano-LX-M581-Rear-Derailleur
Frankly .. the older Shimanos I prefer , like from the 80/90's. They've
lightened the
Well yeah ..lol... pretty much any decent quality RD from that era is
better for friction than the modern ones . I even used a odd looking Sport
LX m452 on my Stumpjumper for years after the original ST crapped out. I
bought in an emergency at a shop and it still works fine. I bought a
650B *explosion* ?
I missed the bang !! ;-) lol
I don't see many bike, rims or tires for it . . . still . .. after all
these years.
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Max spec. tire is a 700x55 for 700c , 2.35 for a 26 .
Real world width though depends on the actual width of the tire and the
rim.
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The Accugage one is about the best you're gonna find. I've tried various
plastic one I thought were accurate and they were way off !
Myself, a battery operated gauge is a solution to problem that does not
exist... yet creates it's own problem ! Brilliant marketing ! The
batteries often
My opinion, one should not need to resort to extra torque in order to get
the bar to stay in place ! Proper torque is one thing, extra is not better
!
If the bar is slipping from not being the proper diameter , ie some
defect , if one uses a stem with a open face 2 or 4 bolt design, this
Of course you can do it ! I've used such a setup with Albatross bars for
going on 3 years now . LOVE it. I've always disliked standard brake
levers, period, so upon discovering the Tektro levers combined with the
Albatross and my all time fav Suntour thumbshifters it's heaven for me
!
I wonder if everyone had the choice of their favorite Riv frame *with
the exact same dimensions*, *in both steel and CF* for about the same price
which would you choose ?
For myself, I simply do not have the option of riding a CF frame as the
size and dimensions I prefer do not
On Monday, July 2, 2012 4:35:10 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote:
And there aren't any suitable carbon forks for a bike like that, are
there?
My proposition was a hypothetical Steve . the dimensions of the bikes
could be identical ... no matter if it's a Bomba, Atlantis, AHH or
Yeah Patrick , I've never ridden or owned a CF frame so any information is
second hand ... lol. The feel of a CF may have a lot to do with the
geometry used also and you don't really know where a person is coming
from in saying it feels dead. You really can't compare steel and CF
Steve, My hypothesis is for each of us, if we wish, to look at our own
prejudices towards a material we may actually know nothing about ! Just
becasue so and so says it was this or that . It may be true for them...
but is it true for me ? And if your favourite frame *could be* 5 pounds
Steve If everyone on earth stopped using their imagination there
would be no more life. Life IS imagination .
Where does anything come from ? Bicycles? Cars ? Buildings? etc. etc.
Someone had to imagine them into being . They were not dropped off to us
by a band of cycling
If at first the idea is not absurd, then there is no hope for it.
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I admire the desire for sure but I am scratching my head ...
First even if that can build a prototype for $1400 the real bike
will be more like $1600-1800. I base this on the their history of
introducing frames at a price but they go up very quickly. Look at the
Atlantis and
I would embrace horizontal dropouts too. I've never had an issue with one
since the 70's ... ever . Vertical I have had issues.
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Hi Ginz, I currently am using 135mm Phil 7sp FW hubs with multiple
sets of wheels. I may go to a 9sp. cassette one day, but I don't see
what difference that would make regarding the BB length. If you have
further thoughts on this, please do share! I'd use the same 110mm
Tange for the Bombadil
I do friction shift Ginz !! Always have ... always will :) I've
stuck with FW's all these years because I have a stock of NOS and
barely used Sachs FW's. . . . and the cogs just last and last and
last ! I switched to Squirt chain lube last year and I seem to get
even less wear on them.
Yes Geoff, That helps!
IRD uses Tange specs, but even the Shimano is very very close specs.
As of last year, Riv told me they use only Tange. BTW, the only
difference between a 107 and 110 Tange/IRD is on the left, non drive
side. The Drive side length is the same.
Is your H the standard color
Yes Geoff, That helps!
IRD uses Tange specs, but even the Shimano is very very close specs.
As of last year, Riv told me they use only Tange. BTW, the only
difference between a 107 and 110 Tange/IRD is on the left, non drive
side. The Drive side length is the same.
What is the color scheme of
Wow Goeff . . . . I swear every photo I see of the grey/kidney bean
colors they look different!! Some look more steelish blue . . . some
look like a dull grey. I realise the lighting , as well as the white
balance on the digital cam has a lot to do with it though. Did they
offer the
I do wonder what SRAM did with the Sachs tooling for their awesome
freewheels when they bought them out. I have about a dozen Sachs FW's
and can find no fault with them. I pretty much use 13-32 7speed's ..
though I have some 12 and 13-28's and a 24 or 26. I live in very
hilly terrain though .
FYI ... UPS doesn't start deliver to homes until 9:00 AM and can run
until at least 7:00 PM, later at Christmas time. Just check your
tracking info, it always tells you the exact time time when delivered,
and sometimes even where. With a bike, likely it requires a signature,
but that's up to Riv
When it's hot and humid ... like Thomas described I find it's
pick your poison ... kind of. I've tried wool, cotton and
plastics they're all okay but none are really any better
than the other. I mean ... you're gonna be soaked in sweat and
when humid the wicking mantra
I just got an urge to try riding in my Birkenstock Arizona's
today wow how great are they for riding on platform pedals!
(I have Wellgo MG-1's)
Up and down steep grades they were great. I've used flat
bottomed sneakers for years . but I've found a new favorite shoe.
A great
Rob, Derby's yeah ... I've always wanted some Birk shoes !
They even make 48N.
I've got 3 pairs of the sandals ... one upper dating back to the
early 90's. nothing like resolable footwear :) I'm riding in the
narrow ones ... which I didn't wear much as for walking they were not
as
The Hunqapillar !Have you ridden wider tires? Once I got a Bombadil
. my desire to ride even 35mm tires on my road bike has gone by the
wayside... and don't even ride it these days. Now I want another Riv
Hunqapillar or Sam I thought for about a day! Hunqapillar was an easy
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