You are confusing the terminology: Stan's is tubeless, not tubular.
Tubular, aka sew-ups, are a tire sewn around a tube.
Stan's has road tubular, but it's expensive and tire choice is
limited. It is intended for racers who will run high psi. You can read
about it here:
On Tue, Dec 18, 2012 at 3:05 PM, David Yu Greenblatt
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The key variable regarding sealant performance is tube vs. no tube, not high
vs. low pressure. Once a thin-walled inner tube suffers a significant
puncture or laceration, the sealant can't repair the
On Tue, Dec 18, 2012 at 3:48 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
The question remaining is, what happens
after I pump? Does the tire re-inflate and stay hard, or does it
remain limp?
I haven't used Stan's in a tube so I don't know what it does. I have
used Slime, and after you
On Mon, Dec 17, 2012 at 7:22 AM, Manuel Acosta
manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote:
Amit was/is in town. We went riding.
Great to ride with you as always, Manny, and thanks for the photos.
Manny's quite impressive when taking photos while riding -- turning
around in his seat, hanging off the
On Mon, Dec 17, 2012 at 1:11 PM, Joe Bunik jbu...@gmail.com wrote:
Let us know when you'll be around, holiday time will be hectic but
if'n I'm available I'd be more than happy to show you round 'Nut
Creek.
Me too. I won't be camping, but I'd be happy to show you around Diablo
if it's not too
On Fri, Dec 14, 2012 at 4:58 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote:
A 55 in 650b would be a good road and trail option for Bombadil owners. They
look good, well not pretty like cream hetres but a good beefier choice.
If you want a 650b equivalent, I highly recommend the Conti Tour
On Tue, Dec 11, 2012 at 10:12 AM, Steve yngp...@yahoo.com wrote:
FWIW, I've bought from the seller before (a Joe Strack built/Joe Bell
painted Rivendell single speed with track ends)
Pictures, please! What year was that built?
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On Mon, Dec 10, 2012 at 2:31 PM, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote:
I would like to do some touring, but don't know anyone in the area who does
it who could show me the ropes.
I bet that at least 50% of the people on this list who have toured
didn't have anyone to show them the ropes the
Be careful when taking them apart because there are small bits that
get lost easily. And if a rebuild doesn't work, I've hacksawed off the
shift levers and used the cheap Sunrace as replacements:
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/sh3.htm
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On Sun, Dec 9, 2012 at 2:00 PM,
I ride a 56 Bombadil just fine with my 88.5 PBH. Go for it!
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On Tue, Dec 4, 2012 at 10:16 AM, RJM crccpadu...@gmail.com wrote:
Man, I would buy this in a heartbeat, but I fear it is just too small for my
79cm PBH. :(
On Tuesday, December 4, 2012 9:55:06 AM UTC-6, Peter M wrote:
A midwest Riv ride route? I'd come east for that. And way to
represent, Amit! Looking good on the Bombadil.
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On Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 7:16 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
thill@gmail.com wrote:
As a Michigan native, I think that the proposed trail looks amazing.
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On Sun, Nov 18, 2012 at 12:23 PM, Jay in Tel Aviv jayin...@gmail.comwrote:
So, what am I doing wrong and what can be done to fix it? A different
typre of brake? A different model? Different levers and j-tek
thingies?
I've tried Tektro and DiaCompe drop bar levers for v-brakes, and I've tried
I use one of these on the seat stay. I think it's quite visible, not
very expensive, and I haven't been hit yet.
https://www.serfas.com/products/view/164/referer:products%7Cindex%7Clights%7Ctail-lights
On Wed, Nov 14, 2012 at 11:10 AM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
I've asked this
On Tue, Nov 13, 2012 at 1:11 PM, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote:
Bike 123.com (Mt. Airy Bike shop and College Park Bikes) sell used Rivs,
Bike 123 has this Riv: http://bike123.com/used_bikes/used_sbikesview.php?ID=3361
I can't figure out whether it's a Riv MTB or an All-Rounder.
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On Tue, Nov 13, 2012 at 2:53 PM, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote:
How'd those trails get there?
They are ancient footpaths of the dwarves who once used the volcanic
fires of Mt. Diablo to forge non-oversize chrome moly steel tubes.
Actually they are trails in Mt Diablo State Park, intended
On Tue, Nov 13, 2012 at 4:42 PM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote:
Fair for a used Atlantis frame, I mean. The seller compares his price to a
new frame price.
I think the seller is comparing his price to this $2000 Atlantis:
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/bik/3395860571.html
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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,
On Fri, Nov 9, 2012 at 8:04 AM, Telescopist rmcar...@gmail.com wrote:
A real long shot now. Thanks George. This bike is everything you claimed it
was and more. It was a gamble driving all the way from Lancaster to your
place (@325 miles)
Congratulations! I've driven farther than 325 miles
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.
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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.
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On Tue, Nov 6, 2012 at 1:18 PM, Jim Cloud cloud...@aol.com wrote:
I was actually a little surprised
On Monday, November 5, 2012 6:42:37 PM UTC-8, Seth Vidal wrote:
So I thought I'd ask here - what other kind of bars should I think about.
I'm liking the Surly Open Bar: http://surlybikes.com/parts/open_bar
Here are some photos of it on my Sam:
I bought a 56 proto-Bombadil that RBW was selling last week. I built
it up today with whatever I had on hand so I could ride it. I'll be
changing a few things, like adding a front derailer so my fingers
don't get greasy shifting. It's a blast to ride -- smooth over the
rough stuff, rails corners,
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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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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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.
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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, and
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:
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
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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On Sat,
:
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
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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http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/m83.htm
On Tue, Oct 23, 2012 at 4:06 PM, Jim Mather mather...@gmail.com wrote:
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
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
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
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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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,
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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On Tue, Oct 9, 2012 at 9:48 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
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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
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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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
Welcome to the list! Besides the great material that our esteemed
list-master Cyclofiend has, there is the thumb drive of old Riv Readers:
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/rrusb.htm
That will steep you in Riv lore and history. And Discontinued bike models
are not available. Really. Check eBay.
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.
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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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
I've used Sorels for snow biking and they work really well. Big and clunky,
of course, but at those temperatures there are tradeoffs.
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sunny wc ca
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
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
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
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).
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On Wed, Sep 19, 2012 at 6:47 PM, Jeremy Till jeremy.t...@gmail.com wrote:
I got my NOS Orange Quickbeam built up
Around Mt Diablo it can hit the low 30's and even 20's on frosty mornings.
Not Minnesota cold, but cold enough to need some extra caution. Way back
last century in the winter of '90, the low hit about 15 and exterior water
pipes were bursting all over the area. And there usually are one or two
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
In the latest Blug, Grant recommends the Altra shoe. I was tempted to try a
pair because I like a wide toe box too. Then I got an offer from Gearbuzz
for a discount on the Altra, so I ordered some. In case anyone else is
interested, the offer is here:
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
Just so everyone knows, the threadless barrier at Riv was broken by
some but not all Legolas'. Here are a couple of examples:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/79695460@N00/6922766182/in/pool-legolas
http://www.flickr.com/photos/20986098@N04/6773347072/in/pool-legolas/
The Roadeo is also offered with
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
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,
Thanks for the good wishes! I've been doing the ride your age in miles
for a while, but I hadn't thought of getting a new bike (lightbulb goes
on). I should have been more specific with my request. I'm looking for
ideas for a special ride. Something on the order of a week or less would be
good.
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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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 to
I'm turning 55 this year, and although I'm not much for birthdays, I
realized it will be a half-century of bicycling. In short:
1. Schwinn Stingray with banana seat (it could hold at least 5 kids
with the sissy bar -- I'm sure some of you did that too);
2. Then swapped banana seat for a regular
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
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 that
On Fri, Aug 24, 2012 at 8:41 AM, Michael Williams mkernanwilli...@gmail.com
wrote:
Another question:that steerer tube seems a little long(350mm) you
can just cut it down a little correct?thanks again -Mike
Yes, cut it to size. I recommend not cutting it to the absolute minimum.
I own a Calfee Luna Pro. I bought the frameset used at a very low price,
otherwise I would not have bought it. It has a mix of DuraAce and Ultegra.
The rims, bars, stem and seatpost are alloy, not carbon, and I run 28mm
tires, so it's not as light as it could be (same could be said for me). I
have
On Mon, Aug 20, 2012 at 10:22 PM, Manuel Acosta
manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote:
Glad that you're in good spirits about it.
Jameson certainly qualifies as good spirits. Glad to hear it was just a
flesh wound. Hope the healing is quick!
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I can't see the picture. What kind of seatpost? You may want one with more
set-back. Also, don't be afraid of shorter stems. I've gone as short as
70mm on a road bike to get the right fit.
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On Tue, Aug 21, 2012 at 11:41 AM, Matt neovernacu...@gmail.com wrote:
Hello Rivers,
I'm
Off the top of my head, I'd say check out Breezer (
http://www.breezerbikes.com/bikes/transportation), Public (
http://publicbikes.com/sale-bikes), REI, Raleigh, Kona, Jamis. There's
plenty out there that fit in the category you're looking for; some are
steel, many are aluminum.
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Do Delta Cruisers run smaller than labeled, like most Schwalbes?
Thanks
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RBW says the PBH for the 52 is 81 to 87cm. I think you need the bike;
that's a good deal, and I'd be very tempted if it was my size.
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On Wed, Aug 15, 2012 at 3:05 PM, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote:
Rivendellians, any thoughts about sizing on the 52 Bombadil for those
of us
On Fri, Aug 10, 2012 at 12:13 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Technically there will be no problem, but your conscience will bother
you and you will develop hemorrhoids.
I thought that was the answer to the Brooks maintenance question.
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And a Youtube how to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHdQkm14JVw
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On Thu, Aug 9, 2012 at 3:35 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote:
I had a smiliar problem on a Giant Traverse
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Neighbor Joe invited me for a ride on his birthday yesterday. We had both
spotted a trail on a map that looked like it might be a good loop over and
around Mt Diablo, so we loaded up our Legolas' (Legoli?) and headed up via
North Gate Rd. At the Junction, we headed towards the summit, but then got
I find it hysterical. Plus Riv advertises on it and hosted him in Walnut
Creek.
Chacun a son gout,
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On Thu, Jan 5, 2012 at 2:52 PM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote:
Ok, I'll admit it. In possibly the first wave of anti-hipness against the
hipness of the guy who's
Great looking bike! And you're right -- at $800 it's a very good buy. If I
didn't have a QB, I'd be getting a SO.
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On Tue, Jan 3, 2012 at 8:28 PM, jandrews_nyc jasonaschwa...@gmail.comwrote:
my boss has a 58 Quickbeam. I have a 58 Simpleone. I've ridden both
and feel that I can
I don't know about the brake. On my QB with Open Sport I'm currently
running 700x40 Marathon Supremes, but I did run 700x50 Big Apples just
fine.
Scratch that itch!
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On Wed, Jan 4, 2012 at 8:45 AM, Peter Pesce petepe...@gmail.com wrote:
Oh man. All this talk of no-brainers - You
On Sun, Jan 1, 2012 at 3:48 PM, ted ted.ke...@comcast.net wrote:
Though it may sound heretical here, if you want a light quick road
bike w/o fender and rackability old quill stem steel race bikes can be
very nice. I have a late 70s or early 80s Gios that is fairly light
(sub 20 I think) and
On Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 10:44 AM, Geoff mocha...@hotmail.com wrote:
Hi Jim,
The Bosco Rubbe was a lot of fun to ride, wasn't it? I like your
description- ...like a supercharged Schwinn paper boy bike. I think both
the frame(with the extra long top tube) and the NewBar contributed to the
I'm 6'1 with a 48 chest, and the XL is fairly roomy even after shrinkage.
Great shirt -- you'll want 2.
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On Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 1:12 PM, Geoff mocha...@hotmail.com wrote:
Hi, I was wondering if anyone here with experience with the MUSA Railroad
shirt could tell me how their sizing
I've seen people attempt this before. I think the big stumbling block are
the derailers. Unless you go back to '90's CNC derailers like Paul, White,
Joe's, Precision, or the Excel/Elgin line, you won't find anything. SRAM is
based in USA, but I bet everything is made in Taiwan.
good luck,
jim m
On Tue, Dec 20, 2011 at 10:33 AM, Chris Lampe clampe1...@yahoo.com wrote:
I'm working on retrofitting an old mid-90's hybrid bicycle and one of
the changes I want to make is new tires. I'm trying to decide between
the Jack Brown's and the Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 700 x 35c.
I prefer the
That is awesome! Would you mind listing the parts?
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Just so you know, Joshua Tree is high desert, and it can be covered in snow
in January. Average temps in January are hi 60 / low 30, but it can be much
colder. If you do the Palm Springs tram up the mountain, be aware that it
will be snowy at the top, it's 8500' up a 10,000' mountain. You can x-c
I'd buy that as a poster. Maybe Riv can provide the photos so you don't
have to bother with other people's photos.
If you have the San Marcos, shouldn't an older Heron be in the mix? Also,
don't forget the Rivendell Sauron:
http://sheldonbrown.com/nanodrive/rivendell-sauron.jpg
jim m
wc ca
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On Dec 7, 2:58 am, Amit Singh asd...@gmail.com wrote:
Dear Rivenfolk;
I'll be visiting the Bay Area for a week starting this weekend. It's
for an indulgent last-chance-grasp for summer.
I don't know how summery it will be. It's currently 34 degrees (Fahrenheit)
and sunny in the Creek,
One UK seller has a set:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Viva-Bolt-on-Cycle-Saddle-Bag-Loops-stainless-steel-/200548186673?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SRhash=item2eb19a7a31
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Not as cheap as Viva, but the QR feature is pretty handy:
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/r13.htm
For non-leather saddles, I've been happy with some of the Specialized
models. They come in different widths, which I've found to be helpful for
fitting. Also, Bontrager makes some decent inexpensive
Do you know whether you prefer Shimano, Campy, or SRAM brifters? You'd do
quite well with the build spec that Mark at Riv put together for a go-fast
Roadeo.
When I wanted to put together my road gruppo, I watched Ebay and was able
to piece together a 9-sp dura ace drive train at a reasonable
This thread is getting way out of bounds. I suggest ceasing and
desisting or taking it to a different forum.
On 11/9/11, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote:
Wow. Free food and drugs? How would ACORN be able to afford that,
considering that ACORN disbanded a year and a half ago and no
On Tue, Nov 8, 2011 at 5:21 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
The Riv item is too complex and too expensive, ditto in spades for a wind
vest. I want a higher tech piece of newspaper that I can shove in and pull
out without having to put anything around my neck.
Okay, how about
On Tue, Nov 8, 2011 at 5:21 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
The Riv item is too complex and too expensive, ditto in spades for a wind
vest. I want a higher tech piece of newspaper that I can shove in and pull
out without having to put anything around my neck.
Okay, how about
I've had King and White. Both provide excellent performance and
durability. I've used them extensively for single speed mountain
biking and they have endured hard usage without trouble. The
ratcheting of the King freehub is very loud, and I could see it being
annoying for some. The White is
Steel bikes are tough; my bikes generally live in my open air atrium.
The locker is certainly as weather resistant as most garages. My
concern would be whether the locker is bolted to the ground, which
would add a lot to the security.
jim m
wc ca
On Tue, Oct 25, 2011 at 9:45 PM, Sumehra
I sleep in my bag on a pad on a groundcloth on the ground. Yes, bugs
have easier access to you, as do reptiles, birds, and small mammals.
On Thu, Oct 13, 2011 at 12:45 PM, Kevin M kpmulc...@gmail.com wrote:
So what is the deal with tents without a floor? Do you just sleep on the
ground? what
@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Mather
Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2011 11:46 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [RBW] FS: Bags, bagman, bars, seats
Hi Rene -- Very good condition. I uploaded some photos here:
https://picasaweb.google.com/110622815911611774447/October92011
You're
The following are still available; all other items are sold. New price
on the seat pouch.
Thanks,
Jim
On Sun, Oct 9, 2011 at 5:47 PM, Jim Mather mather...@gmail.com wrote:
3. Nigel Smythe Seat Pouch -- Tan canvas, not tweed. $60 shipped (Tweed is
$160)
6. Fizik Nisene $40 shippped
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