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I don't remember if you said how tall your friend is, but consider width
when buying the bars. My wife and daughter are about 5'4, and they prefer
the Dove to the Albatross.
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On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 8:28 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks, Thomas -- I can see
other bikes.
So if you got through that, my question is what do I do to celebrate
this milestone?.
thanks
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On Monday, August 27, 2012 12:42:24 PM UTC-7, tragicallyaverage wrote:
Howdy. New to this group.
I bought a first generation Quickbeam (green, canti) and was wondering if
this was originally sold as a separate frame or a complete package
is about to shift.
Of course, these new-fangled wire-connected derailleurs are just a fad
anyway... ;^) (viva Quickbeam!)
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When I bought mine, Riv offered me my choice of bars -- noodle,
mustache or albatross. I chose mustache. My rims were Mavic but it
wouldn't surprise me if they used Araya also at some point. Are you
looking for authenticity?
On Tue, Aug 28, 2012 at 11:38 AM, tragicallyaverage daban...@gmail.com
tool and some spare links.
You might wish to consider the age of your chain, and whether it has
stretched sufficiently to merit replacement. I would not personally,
however, replace a chain simply because one link failed.
My two cents,
Jim Cloud
Tucson, AZ
On Aug 28, 6:54 pm, Tim Whalen whalen
I measured my wife's Dove bar. They rise about 4cm, they reach about 21cm,
and tip to tip width is about 51cm. i like the sneaker pedal a lot, but it
is a little slippery in the wet. I also like cheap bmx pedals with spikes
for traction like this:
If she wants 650b, how about Vince's Saluki which was posted recently? I've
seen it up close and it's in great shape.
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wc ca
On Wed, Aug 29, 2012 at 2:24 PM, Peter M uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote:
So my wife who is tall (and pretty) wants a pretty bike and says the
MB2 is too mannish
. I'd like to do the Continental Divide route, but I don't have a month
to spare this year (maybe at 65).
thanks
jim
On Thu, Aug 30, 2012 at 6:51 PM, Lyle Bogart lylebog...@gmail.com wrote:
Happy Birthday, Jim! I agree with both the get another bike and do a
birthday ride suggestion. I typically do
I suggest sending RBW an e-mail or calling them. When I wanted the tubing
specs for the Legolas and Roadeo, I asked Mark. FWIW, the Legolas and
Roadeo have the same tubing for top and seat tubes, fork blades and chain
stays. The Legolas downtube is slightly heavier.
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On Sat, Sep 1
I've never seen the shaka used in an obscene fashion. Considering that you
were wearing a Hawaiian shirt, I'll bet the rider was expressing solidarity
with your Aloha spirit.
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On Sat, Sep 1, 2012 at 2:51 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
I was cruising (casually, coolly
: http://www.flagbikerev.com/ ).
Flagstaff is a great place in beautiful surroundings, your friend is
lucky to move there!
Jim Cloud
Tucson, AZ
On Sep 4, 7:27 pm, Mr Nouveau mrnouveauw...@gmail.com wrote:
A good friend is moving to Flagstaff, and was wondering if any of the bike
shops there were
I'm not the Jim you asked, but I'll chime in anyway. I've used both
mechanical and hydraulic. I thought the mechanical were quite easy to set
up (so I don't have any secrets, I just followed the instructions), and I
thought they stopped as well as a good v-brake. But when it comes to
stopping
RBW chases/faces the BB and framesaves it before they send it out, so don't
worry about those steps.
On Wed, Sep 5, 2012 at 2:08 PM, Bill bionn...@gmail.com wrote:
the very first step is to have the bb shell faced chased as well as
headtube faced. while you're at it, have insides framesaved
with either:
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/f-roadeo.htm
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On Fri, Sep 7, 2012 at 10:10 AM, Dan Abelson d...@abelsons.net wrote:
I am with Jim on the threadless headsets. I have two rivs that I love but if
I could change one thing it would be to go threadless. It would offer a much
wider
local
owner's bikes.
Jim Cloud
Tucson, AZ
On Sep 6, 8:56 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com
wrote:
I see various threads on here about Rivendell's representation in various
parts of the country. We seem to have a better than average showing of Riv
here in the Twin Cities
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and you need the coupon code GBINSTINCT.
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Looking to add my wife to the list of RBW aficianados, but hopefully at a
lower price point, since she only rides infrequently.
Hoping Betty will help change her mind about that.
Anyway, I live in the SF Bay area, but would gladly pay shipping, etc. if
you're looking to sell.
Thanks,
Jim
I've had Big Apple 50s on my QB, and now I run Marathon Supreme 40s. Both
handle fine. I switched because the BA's, albeit incredibly comfortable,
were slower than I wanted. The MS 40s are a great fit for the QB and quick
enough for my purposes.
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On Wed, Sep 12, 2012 at 5:42 PM, ilter
it, it's probably just the
angle of the photo. And a bend by itself isn't bad; a crack or separation
from the fork crown would be, but you should be able to see paint damage
from a crack.
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I'll need to get a paypal for the amount and then I'll send you the
registration/transfer info.
Thanks and good riding!
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Agreed. You should stand behind the bike to spread the dropouts and pull
the wheel up into them. I put a 130 in 126, and a 126 in a 122 all the
time. You won't damage the frame -- another benefit of steel.
jim
On Wednesday, September 19, 2012 4:40:47 PM UTC-7, ttoshi wrote:
You don't put
Great looking QB! How do you like those tires? I bought some but haven't
mounted them yet.
I think it's time to schedule a Bay Area QB ride (others welcome, of
course).
jim m
wc ca
On Wed, Sep 19, 2012 at 6:47 PM, Jeremy Till jeremy.t...@gmail.com wrote:
I got my NOS Orange Quickbeam built up
days of snow on Diablo each year. Of course, the forecast could also be for
70's in the day.
If you want to stop into civilization for a beer, or want some company at
the campsite, let us all know.
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On Wed, Sep 19, 2012 at 10:23 PM, Toshi Takeuchi tto...@gmail.com wrote:
It usually
I did Paradise Loop with a fixed-gear group that included one trip over
Camino Alto. A lot of grunting on that but nonetheless a great ride.
On Thu, Sep 20, 2012 at 9:22 AM, Jeremy Till jeremy.t...@gmail.com wrote:
Bay Area QB ride for sure! It'd have to be something fairly flat to
rolling
On Thu, Sep 20, 2012 at 9:36 AM, Joe Bunik jbu...@gmail.com wrote:
c.f.: John Finley Scott
On 9/20/12, jpp paste...@notes.udayton.edu wrote:
The part about the woodsie bike jump out to me. Looks like grandfather
to atlantis and with 650B wheels. Never have heard a thing about a
woodsie
http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/duty_calls.png
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Thanks for that link; I hadn't seen that Flickr group.
Every Riv owner I've met commutes at least some of the time by bike. I
think it's part of the personality that attracts us to Rivs.
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On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 10:55 AM, Lee Chae leec...@stanford.edu wrote:
A gaggle of commuting
On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 1:13 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
Your Ultegra cranks won't take a 30. You'll be buying a new crankset to go
to a true compact double. I run compact doubles on three bikes.
The smallest the Ultegra compact double will take is a 34 (well, maybe
33). Like
/sizes/l/in/set-72157619758078965/
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On Sep 26, 12:10 pm, Rex Kerr rexk...@gmail.com wrote:
My handlebar bag is in tatters and needing replacement. In addition, it
doesn't work on my AHH's mustache bars, which has me thinking of converting
to a rack mounted bag since both
Uh, how much bottom support do you think is needed for a handlebar
bag??
http://www.flickr.com/photos/37964304@N05/3634055322/sizes/l/in/set-72157619758078965/
Also, you made no statement about the size of your frame in your
original post (my frame is 65 cm). Good luck with your search...
Jim
. Of
course, at size 14, most of my shoes bear some resemblance to clown shoes.
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On Wednesday, September 26, 2012 6:04:51 AM UTC-7, Big Paulie wrote:
Are Altras suitable for cycling, or just running?
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Any ride you survive is a good one, eh. When you slap on the Weirwolfs,
don't forget to add 700mm mountain bars, and you'll shred the gnar for sure.
I've had some great rides in NM, made even greater by the thought of green
chile anything at the end.
Cheers
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On Sat, Sep 29, 2012 at 5
I've already read the article, which was written from a European
perspective. If riding in your community is comparable to Copenhagen
or Paris, I'm sure the article will be very germane. You might also
read the comments to the article from NYT readers...
Jim Cloud
Tucson, AZ
On Sep 30, 6:29 pm
bike lanes and it's regularly
traversed by many cyclists on a daily basis (especially while the
University of Arizona is in session).
Jim Cloud
Tucson, AZ
On Sep 30, 4:33 pm, Peter M uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/30/sunday-review/to-encourage-biking-c...
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I've used Sorels for snow biking and they work really well. Big and clunky,
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On Sun, Sep 30, 2012 at 4:59 PM, Shaun Meehan meehan.sh...@gmail.comwrote:
Hi All,
I'm looking for some recommendations for winter riding
, but
the justification for not wearing one shouldn't be couched in its
efficacy in an accident situation. I think if anyone would like to
consult their local neurosurgeons for a collective opinion that would
probably be quite informative.
Jim Cloud
Tucson, AZ
On Sep 30, 7:04 pm, Peter Morgano uscpeter11
I really don't care if you chose to wear a helmet, as I've stated.
It's your choice. If you feel that you're forced to wear a helmet...
because of social pressures, that's your problem. Please consider my
initial statement, I don't care..
I'll continue to wear mine, end of subject.
Jim Cloud
Merrell makes an insulated Moc:
http://www.rei.com/product/836526/merrell-shiver-moc-2-waterproof-shoes-mens
When I spent more time in snow country, I had a pair that I used for around
town. Comfortable, warm, and not nearly as bulky as my Sorrels.
On Mon, Oct 1, 2012 at 12:50 PM, Brian Hanson
On Mon, Oct 1, 2012 at 6:46 PM, Zack zack...@gmail.com wrote:
how on earth do you guys ride in Sorels?
With pedals like these:
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Sounds like a real epic ride! And your stream-of-consciuosness ride report
is almost Joycean. Good show!
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On Tuesday, October 2, 2012 10:42:54 AM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote:
I'm lying on the floor of a hotel in my sleeping bag trying to sleep at
1am, AFTER three hours of driving
suggestion is that we not do so in this group.
Thanks and thanks to all for their contributions.
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Jim -
Thanks for bringing topic #3 up, as it's been on my mind consistently, but
sharing it has been delayed repeatedly. (For some reason, my schedule for
getting a State of the List Report to the List has been similar to GP's
for publishing a Reader of late...) Anyway, back when we had
Great! A Hunq would complement my QB nicely too some day. Big Apples in 50
are a very nice tire for something like a Hunq.
happy trails
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On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 4:28 PM, Robert F. Harrison rfharri...@gmail.comwrote:
Your order has shipped. Those are four of my favorite words
I've got some archive info here:
http://cyclofiend.com/rbw
with more in the to do/to scan pile.
There is an unlinked page to the Generation 1 production frames here:
http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/gen1/
Hope that helps a bit.
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On Thursday, October 4, 2012 10:08:14 AM
.
There is an unlinked page to the Generation 1 production frames here:
http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/gen1/
Hope that helps a bit.
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On Thursday, October 4, 2012 11:06:47 AM UTC-7, David Verrinder wrote:
Is there any info on Riv models no longer in production somewhere? I see
the posts
.
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On Thursday, October 4, 2012 11:06:47 AM UTC-7, David Verrinder wrote:
Is there any info on Riv models no longer in production somewhere? I see
the posts but a not familiar with the bikes. I am only on my first
Rivendell (2012 Hillborne) so am not familiar with the history
Congratulations! I hope you post some pics when it's built. The Saluki is
one of the discontinued models I'd want to buy if it became available again.
happy trails
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On Thu, Oct 4, 2012 at 6:21 PM, Dan McNamara djmcnam...@gmail.com wrote:
Finally the wheels have a friend! Congrats
slow speed navigation - will serve you well.
hope that helps,
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* and I will say this is one place where racing experience can help. CX
maneuvers in hellish weather, MTB racing, and of course the dreaded high
speed crit pack all do help your handling
KM's are great with single track, as long as you don't use a 42cm bar.
On Sat, Oct 6, 2012 at 12:02 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
ekoral, if you buy and build it, please report how it does on singletrack.
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together, I see
that Mike Kone actually offers the same set-up on his website:
http://www.renehersestore.com/servlet/the-686/Nitto-M18-Rack-for/Detail
Jim Cloud
Tucson, AZ
On Oct 6, 9:29 pm, Michael Richters michael.richt...@gmail.com
wrote:
I'm looking for a front rack for my AHH to support
easy to do.
Jim Cloud
Tucson, AZ
On Oct 7, 10:13 am, David Spranger daspran...@gmail.com wrote:
Nice idea, Jim! Hope you don't mind that I am going to steal that one for
an upcoming Hilsen build. I have an M-18 rack and was looking for ideas on
mounting the light.
David
Charlotte, NC
Like Doug, I remember seeing a RivBlug segment a while back that concerned
the low-rider racks they were working on. I agree with him, if anyone is
visiting RBWHQ, an update on the development would be desirable.
Jim Cloud
Tucson, AZ
On Sunday, October 7, 2012 10:27:03 AM UTC-7, dougP wrote
Hi Brian,
I hope it's useful for you!
Jim
On Oct 7, 4:56 pm, Stonehog stone...@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks, Jim!
Mobile Brian Hanson
On Oct 7, 2012, at 9:54 AM, Jim Cloud cloud...@aol.com wrote:
I've mounted a BM dynamo headlight on my Mark's Rack using a bracket
that is available
the bits apart when they wear out. I've always
felt that it's a shame to complicate a simple system - whether fly reels,
bicycles, shifters, cameras, shovels or lawn mowers. A good simple tool is
always an asset, especially when it only requires simple tools to maintain.
- Jim
Jim Edgar
from someone who begat those who begat those who currently craft quality
frames here in the States.
http://www.classicrendezvous.com/USA/Eisentraut_main.htm
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On Tue, Oct 9, 2012 at 9:48 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
thill@gmail.com wrote:
There are oodles of bmx style pedals now, which seem to have supplanted the
bear trap style. The only bear traps I've seen lately have been cheapies.
I have an older mtb with the original Suntour beartraps
I was reading this article at Cyclofiend's site on the Bleriot:
http://www.cyclofiend.com/Images/rbw/bleriot_article0506.jpg, and I noticed
that it says you can use 559 or 700 wheels just fine. Has anyone had
experience swapping wheel sizes on a Bleriot, and how did it work?
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I was just looking at it (not buying though):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-saddlesack-medium-/230864980164?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item35c0a008c4
On Sat, Oct 13, 2012 at 3:05 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Peter: do you have the link or auction #? My searches for Sackville,
Rather than cut the fork, I'd try a stem angled down first.
looks good
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On Tuesday, October 16, 2012 12:17:22 PM UTC-7, Jeremy Till wrote:
Trying some new handlebars, which has me thinking about bike fit. Some of
my musing might be heretical to Rivendell fit philosophy
://cyclofiend.com/rbw/bleriot/
Hope that helps a bit!
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On Tuesday, October 16, 2012 11:57:00 AM UTC-7, Brent wrote:
Justin -
I just joined after finally figuring out the kind of bike I like is
no longer made! I am selling my old Italian road bike so if your Bleriot
There's one in your size too: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/wsf-0026.htm
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On Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 2:41 PM, Mojo gjtra...@yahoo.com wrote:
Whip. Thank goodness that does not fit me. It's a deal.
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http://www.cdc.gov/features/lymedisease/
On Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 2:43 PM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote:
I see vids and read about S240's/touring. Sounds like alot of fun.
But are you all concerned about getting Lyme Disease (tic-borne) from
sleeping on the ground outdoors?
Here in
I'd say Ed Litton is the go to guy in the East Bay for steel frame repair.
http://classicrendezvous.com/USA/Ed_Litton.htm
Great guy, experienced frame builder who learned from Albert Eisentraut,
and focuses mostly on repair and restoration now.
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On Sun, Oct 21, 2012 at 3:09 PM, Jared
era tended to lack. Sweep
is a key to those working well and comfortably.
best of luck and be safe,
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You can get some from RBW: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/m82.htm
On Tue, Oct 23, 2012 at 4:01 PM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote:
Am I the only Riv-sort who doesn't own a postcard? I don't think I've ever
purchased one in my 50 years. They would have them at Rite Aid, right?
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You can get some from RBW: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/m82.htm
On Tue, Oct 23, 2012 at 4:01 PM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote
to
be the Carradice Bagman Q/R Sport model, which has unfortunately been
replaced with a New Improved! model (MK2). The latest model is only
available in black finish (ugh...) and has some struts that attach to
the seatstays, not my cup of tea.
Jim Cloud
Tucson, AZ
On Oct 24, 5:58 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin
://sheldonbrown.com/chainline.html
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/freewheels.html#speeds
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On Thursday, October 25, 2012 5:38:53 AM UTC-7, John L wrote:
Have in interest in trying out a drivetrain based a used shimano 600 half
step - granny crankset I picked up on Ebay. I'd like
that gets you started!
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The Legolas and Roadeo have the same tubing for top and seat tubes, fork
blades and chain stays. The Legolas downtube is slightly heavier at
.7/.5/.7 vs .65/.45/65 for the Roadeo. There were around 80 built according
to Mark and Grant. It is definitely a race-worthy bike.
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:
If this question has been answered, can you or y'all point me to the
source? If not:
How does the Roadeo and Legolas tubing compare to that of a medium
(58) size Rambouillet?
On Sun, Oct 28, 2012 at 11:50 AM, Jim Mather mather...@gmail.com wrote:
The Legolas and Roadeo have the same
Nice set up! I like the purse attachment. It makes me want to get one. Oh
wait, I do have one. Riv just calls it a grabsack:
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/bavgs.htm
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On Tue, Oct 30, 2012 at 7:27 AM, pam pamelamurra...@gmail.com wrote:
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com
I put it in my basket.
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On Tue, Oct 30, 2012 at 9:18 AM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
How do y'all attach the Grabsack to your bar or rack or rails? Photos
appreciated.
Patrick I have one too Moore
On Tue, Oct 30, 2012 at 10:02 AM, Jim Mather mather...@gmail.com
1 - 1996 Rivendell Road Standard
On Oct 30, 12:55 pm, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote:
I'll start: 1
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My experience is the same as yours, Steve. I've toured with some
quite large panniers on the rear (the old Eclipse Professional
panniers) and never had any problems with my heels clipping the bags.
Many rear panniers are tapered to prevent contact with heels.
Jim
On Oct 31, 6:47 am, Steve
I've got a Legolas, Quickbeam, and Hilborne. But I'm going to sell the
Hilborne to pay for the proto-Bombadil I'm picking up today. The Sam is an
orange, 60cm, single top tube with sidepull brakes if anyone is interested.
happy trails
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Thanks; I actually got a 56 proto-Bomba before they put it on the website.
I am excited to build this one up.
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On Wed, Oct 31, 2012 at 12:23 PM, Leslie leslie.bri...@gmail.com wrote:
On Wednesday, October 31, 2012 12:28:39 PM UTC-4, Jim M. wrote:
I've got a Legolas, Quickbeam
On Thu, Nov 1, 2012 at 9:29 AM, Jeremy Till jeremy.t...@gmail.com wrote:
*Anybody have a 1989 or 1990 Schwinn World Sport in the 25/62cm size?
There are a couple of big ones on Ebay but I don't know what year they are.
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On Fri, Nov 2, 2012 at 9:41 AM, Toshi Takeuchi tto...@gmail.com wrote:
The bad news is that the R559 caliper on the rear right side does not have
enough reach. Maybe 1 or 2 mm would do it.
I've used a small round file to extend the slot for a little more reach.
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It's 15.2 miles from Denver to Golden, not so many mile-high miles.
Maynard Hershon once lived in Tucson, until he dissed the place and
moved on. He hasn't been missed here to my knowledge...
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On Nov 4, 11:26 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
http
, and it has all those handy braze-ons for
luggage capacity.
Here are a few pics, including a couple shots from another recent ride
on Diablo:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/20986098@N04/sets/72157631930173444/with/8155803596/
happy trails!
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remarkably quickly.
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If you happen to know any city in the U.S., of a size approximate to
Tucson (roughly 1,000,000) with drivers who never behave in an
aggressive or discourteous manner to cyclists, please let me know
where that city is located.
Jim Cloud
Tucson, AZ
On Nov 4, 4:37 pm
designed for the
Gilles Berthoud GB799 panniers - if it wasn't they certainly conform
to the rack quite perfectly.
Here's some photos of the rack and panniers on my bike:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/37964304@N05/sets/72157631927569683/
Jim Cloud
Tucson, AZ
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And as an added bonus, the proto doesn't have lawyer lips, though mine has
an odd 26.8 seatpost.
Took it on its first commute today. There's a radar sign on the way. I'm
just as fast on the Bomba as on my previous skinnier tire commute bike, not
that speed matters of course.
jim
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On Nov 5, 11:41 am, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote:
Now I know why I shouldn't have sold my R15! That's a fantastic set-up Jim.
I can imagine this with Rivs new low-rider rack and another pair of
Berthoud's up front. I wonder how close the matching Sackville's will line
up with the R15
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, and I've used it to mount the Berthoud GB799
panniers on some occasions. (here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/37964304@N05/4880400987/in/set-72157624699133170
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Jim
On Nov 5, 6:04 pm, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote:
Jim:
Is the lower horizontal bar on the R-15 intended for pannier mounting
Association) swap meet a number of years
ago (Greg Yares, who coordinates the swap meet, pulled us together)
I guess Maynard is a FOG (Friend of Grant) with certain
prerogatives...
Jim Cloud
Tucson, AZ
On Nov 5, 7:53 pm, Christopher Murray chrispmurra...@gmail.com
wrote:
I lived in Tucson and I would
I remember the Maynard article, but I thought it showed more about
Maynard's known grumpiness than it did about Tucson. I never feared
riding a bike in Tucson because of the article.
jim m
wc ca
On Tue, Nov 6, 2012 at 1:18 PM, Jim Cloud cloud...@aol.com wrote:
I was actually a little surprised
businesses
have been very obvious about spending money on causes I disagree with, so I
don't give them my money any more.
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Just announced in the Blug: http://rivbike.tumblr.com/
Maybe we can do a bit of Just Ride-ing after.
Manny's a good photographer -- perhaps he can video-stream it for the
folks who aren't local.
jim m
just down the street, ca
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in Tucson and built a triplet for my family with a kiddie-crank
conversion in the center position.
Jim Cloud
Tucson, AZ
On Nov 8, 8:46 pm, Stephen S elphk...@gmail.com wrote:
In my experience the roughest time is right about now. Angst is high with
El Tour de Tucson and then you have
for a good bike;
the Atlantis is certainly worth the effort. What did you trade for the
Atlantis, or did you buy it?
happy trails
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Next Saturday, Peter.
On Sat, Nov 10, 2012 at 8:54 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote:
No one took any pics for those of us not lucky enough to live in beautiful
southern CA?
On Sat, Nov 10, 2012 at 3:37 PM, BSWP ashtab...@gmail.com wrote:
I was over at RBW this morning,
tires with rather tight clearances. I'm
quite certain a 32mm tire would not fit my bike with fenders mounted.
Jim Cloud
Tucson, AZ
On Nov 10, 7:39 pm, Ryan Ray ryanr...@gmail.com wrote:
My hanjos do not like my Ram with 32mm paselas. It worked but the crown was
too shallow to mount the good
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