Well guys, post em' up if you can! No point talking about a great
article without reference material.
-Neil
On Jul 13, 10:16 pm, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote:
The next one.
On Jul 13, 2:17 pm, James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.net wrote:
Sub-24HO story in which it rained and Jeff bailed
are reasonable.
-Neil
On Aug 28, 12:20 pm, J C chive...@gmail.com wrote:
Hello,
I am trying to sell my wife's riv road- It has about 200 miles, campy record
brakes, t/a triple crank, chorus elsewhere, cris king HS Mavic Open Pro
wheel set. It is a Joe Bell painted bike in split pea and tusk.
Do you
700x28 Paselas and fenders are a tight fit on my sidepull Rom, so NO,
I'm quite sure the JB's won't work with a fender.
-Neil
On Sep 1, 4:54 pm, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote:
Nope. I tried Grand Bois 30mm tires on a Rambouillet and they didn't
work with fenders.
Ryan
On Sep 1, 12:56
U-lock frame and front wheel. No worries.
Rivendell's look like Univegas to the public (at least my lowly Rom
does). Once a Riv owner gets
around this fact, locking up in the city is no worries.
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Another vote for Longboards in the dirt. I've never had a problem with a
jammed front fender, but the fear of that happening keeps me away from
metal fenders, although they look lovely to me. I've never noticed creak,
rattle, or otherwise with plastic fenders.
On Wednesday, April 9, 2014
I have the standard Acorn rando bag, on a Mark's rack, with Velo Orange's
decaluer which mounts above the headset stack. All on a 55 cm drop bar Sam.
I love the combination. I just did 5 days of bikepacking with about 5 lbs
in the front bag. The combo of the decaleur and the rack make it rock
Lots of good riding from Berkeley/Oakland, of course...the
already-mentioned Tunnel Road, Grizzly Peak, Redwood Road...Three Bears
loop is a good 'un, easily accessible from Berkeley...also, take BART to
Walnut Creek, ride Diablo, then ride home to Oakland if you're feeling
*grande*.
I
I made a similar change on my LHT, but with original Albatross. I had to go
with a *way* longer stem, because the Albatross bars sweep back so much. I
want to say it was like 10 cm longer.
I was challenged, though, because the bike was too small to begin with at
52 cm (now comfy on a 56 cm
Another vote for Podium bottles. They've been my go-to for years now. I
like the Kleen Canteens, but as others have stated, no squeezability and no
drinking valve make it a tough choice for riding.
On Tuesday, August 12, 2014 8:28:27 AM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote:
Thought this might be of
Yep, love fly fishing. Haven't spent much time on my favorite water this
year to due extreme drought. I haven't done much bike + fishing combo, but
will definitely bring a 5 wt rod when I do the Old West route along the
John Day River in Oregon, hopefully next year.
So much of the water here
Nothing much to add, as I have totally given up clipless systems for all
biking except mountain biking. My mountain bikes all have Eggbeaters, and I
find them much easier to clip into than Shimano. Plenty of float, too.
Shoes have always been the cheapest Specialized I can find, as they fit my
I have a Bern, and love the glove-like fit and the visor, but it is quite
warm in the summer months. So, in the name of ventilation, I tried a
Catlike Kompacto and love it:
http://www.catlike.es/us/en/helmets/road/kompact-o-road//
Excellent ventilation, very light, great fit. I wear it with a
Despite historical resistance to the idea, I am contemplating a bike
computer for my Sam, the better with which to follow cue sheets and the
like. Any suggestions from the Bunch? I suppose I would prefer wireless,
and a small, modest screen.
Cheers,
Neil
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Writeup here: http://bike.duque.net/el-paseito-mixto.htm - route here:
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2928655
Never ridden much in the headlands, but Old RR Grade will be a trip into
the wayback machine, only this time on a steel bike with 38s. Hope to see
some folks out there!
Cheers,
Neil
Yep. Been looking forward to it. The dirt should be velcro perfecto after
this rain.
On Tuesday, October 14, 2014 8:36:29 PM UTC-7, ted wrote:
Anybody planing on riding this this Sat?
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Gotta respect Surly for their out-of-the-box way of doing it, as much as
you gotta respect Riv for the same thing. My LHT was the stepping stone to
a Sam Hillborne, and I know I'm not the only one. My LHT taught me that
riding a steel 'road' bike in the dirt is fun, and the Sam confirmed it.
I also use the VO decaleur that mounts in the headset stack, paired with a
Nitto Mark's rack and an Acorn rando bag, all on a 55cm Sam. The system
works brilliantly, even off pavement. The combination of the decaleur,
tombstone loop on the bag, and four under-bag velcro straps is rock solid.
willing to ship. Would of course add $ for
the GB bar.
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I'm a huge fan of plain ol' running shoes with the Thin Gripsters. Terrific
grip, let my feet breath, and never give it a second thought. Asics GT-2000
are my faves, but that's just me.
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Neil
On Tuesday, November 18, 2014 12:17:11 AM UTC-8, Mike S wrote:
My obscure choice is the Russell Moccasin all-leather, minimalist 'Thula
Thula'. I waited 4 months for these fine leather goods and they are
incredible. As in my testimony for how great they are does not sound
Lots of folks here on Compass tires! I had a set of Compass 26 x 1.75s on
my LHT, liked 'em, and shod the Sam in Barlow Pass tires.
Love love love the feel of these tire...nice and cushy, acceptable traction
in the dirt, all around very nice...but not happy with puncture flats at a
rate of
This sounds awesome. I live a ways away in Rocklin, but am an East Bay kid
from wayback and am down there frequently. I'll pay attention to that other
google group.
Cheers,
Neil
On Wednesday, December 17, 2014 10:22:49 PM UTC-8, DS wrote:
Anyone interested in meeting up for a monthly
That sounds great! Hoping to get out there soon as well. Question: what is
the bike access like for Sky Camp? I remember hiking up there years ago and
remember it as something of a climb.
On Thursday, December 18, 2014 9:05:48 AM UTC-8, BSWP wrote:
I have site #6 reserved at Sky Camp, for
.
Ditto the steep and cheap reference, they have screaming deals but you
gotta pay attention.
Cheers,
Neil
On Friday, December 19, 2014 7:30:43 PM UTC-8, Amit Singh wrote:
A few folks are talking about a snow-camping adventure. They say snowshoes
are required, and that fat bikes won't float
Manny, can you share details of your route? Those trails look great.
Thanks,
Neil
On Friday, January 2, 2015 10:19:28 AM UTC-8, Manuel Acosta wrote:
Big group that day. Glad everyone had a blast.
Thanks for the shots Jim.
Pictures prove that some ride happened:
https://flic.kr/s
I like 'em. I have them on my LHT, and they are very good in mixed terrain.
Not flat-proof by any means, but are a comfier tire than the Marathon
Supremes they replaced. Seem to be reasonably long-wearing, as well.
Overall a very nice high-volume tire, but maybe not that much better than
Yep, this sounds like it might be mechanical, especially if it is a 'hard
stop' at the 7th cog.
The little ear thingys need to be aligned to work properly. AND, to
compound matters, if you have put it back together incorrectly and shifted
it, then took it back apart, the interior indexing
Been curious about these tires since seeing them at Black Mountain Cycles
about a year ago. Look solid for dirt, but loud and slow on pavement. I've
been told that I'm wrong about that.
Also curious about how these clear mud through the peanut butter sections
of Wildcat...
On Saturday,
Excellent photos! Yes, that's basically the loop, to/from Ferndale. Looks
like you camped at Albee Creek...did you camp anywhere else along the loop?
On Friday, February 20, 2015 at 12:29:22 PM UTC-8, Curtis wrote:
Neil,
I think you are describing the loop we did last summer. Here
Thanks Gabe. The clockwise route with overnights at AW Way and Albee Creek
look ideal. These will be short-mileage days, but I'm not complaining.
Cheers,
Neil
On Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 11:50:35 AM UTC-8, oldmangabe wrote:
Neil,
A W Way campground is a nice county campground right
. Hands down my favorite part of the
trip...enjoy!
On Friday, February 20, 2015 at 11:51:58 AM UTC-8, Neil wrote:
Hey all - a couple pals and I intend to ride the Tour of the Unknown
Coast route over 3 days in late May. I'm looking for any info on camping
and supplies, and any don't-miss
and general corn-doggin'. Any and all recomendos and advice welcome!
Cheers,
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The Meet Your Maker Tour was recently brought to my attention:
http://meetyourmakertour.com http://meetyourmakertour.com/
I intend to join the June 6 ride from West Sac. 50 miles of mixed terrain
through the Delta, followed by beer at Bike Dog. What could be better?
The Grinduro in
, but the Lone Peaks can be easily
modded to bring the hooks closer together if necessary.
My ultimate goal here is to use the smallish P-099s (~24.5L) with an Acorn
rando bag and my Acorn seat bag for my typical shortish outings of 1-4
nights.
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Thanks fellas, this all sounds encouraging. Shoji, love that Hunq setup!
I'm going to swing by Riv HQ tomorrow with a borrowed set of Lone Peak bags
and see what's what. I'll post back here with my findings.
Cheers,
Neil
On Monday, April 27, 2015 at 1:21:43 PM UTC-7, Neil wrote:
I'm
My winning combo is VP pedals with Asics running shoes. Light shoe,
terrific interface with the pedal, excellent grip, and never feel the pedal
through the sole.
Only drawback is this shoe is a bit minimalist for winter riding, but it
doesn't rain anymore, so I just wear a thicker sock when
Hmm, the button still says 'sold out'...what am I doing wrong?
On Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 3:34:08 PM UTC-7, jinxed wrote:
Neil,
I have more up now! I just finished getting the lanyards on them. I like
to have them totally ready to go before adding stock. Although I will
admit
Egg-selent. Order placed!
Cheers,
Neil
On Friday, May 1, 2015 at 4:03:26 PM UTC-7, jinxed wrote:
X0-1 of course!
Working with a couple forum members doing a little QA, it was decided the
ACW needed some steel. Stainless steel that is.
Some song and dance later, and I'm super happy
http://www.sacbee.com/news/local/article20563743.html
This Saturday's Sac Bee had a front-page article about road racers going
from 19 mm to 25 mm tires, with a name-check from none other than Mr.
Heine.
Of course just Amgen-related, but pretty esoteric fare for the Bee, even on
a Saturday.
Dang, sold out! Please post again when/if you get some more!
Cheers,
Neil
On Friday, May 1, 2015 at 4:03:26 PM UTC-7, jinxed wrote:
X0-1 of course!
Working with a couple forum members doing a little QA, it was decided the
ACW needed some steel. Stainless steel that is.
Some song
Yep, in for sure. Hellish week and I gotta ride ride ride. Thar be another
thread around here somewheres, and good beta on the Fbook page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/925697187482553/
On Friday, June 5, 2015 at 8:15:48 AM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote:
Wonder if any other Sacramento-area list
Yep, a big fan of both methods here.
On the daily, I get tons of utility out of my Acorn transverse saddle bag,
the biggest one they make. I have a matching Acorn tall boxy rando bag in
front, and between the two I can lug plenty. That's my go-to setup for
S24O, and can even bring my Tarptent
I spent considerable time researching whether the HAR would play well with
Lone Peak panniers, and came away with a no-go. I loved the idea of running
the HAR in conjunction with the Nitto mini front rack, but it's too highly
optimized for the Riv bags. I briefly considered going with Riv bags,
Any other Riv-ish folks up for this? Looks like fun, I plan on riding my
Sam. Flat ride, hope the wind isn't too brutal.
http://meetyourmakertour.com/rides/june-6-2015/
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No idea about the route, but '50 miles in the Delta' has gotta mean 'flat'.
I think 33s would be more than adequate.
On Monday, June 1, 2015 at 6:31:26 PM UTC-7, hangtownmatt wrote:
Neil, it looks like I can make it. I'll also be on my Sam. Are you, or
anybody else, familiar with the route
Good start to your list. I also think you are bringing too many clothes,
but preferences matter. Yes, add a headlamp.
Just got back from 3 nights through southern Humboldt Co., and although it
wasn't necessary, I greatly appreciated the luxury and instant warmth of my
puffy coat. Oh-so-nice at
What is DR2R? Google is no help...
On Thursday, August 13, 2015 at 5:43:34 PM UTC-7, Call Me Jay wrote:
I was signed up for the 100K but my 6 year old really wants to go this
year so we're doing the 20 mile family ride together. Assuming that I've
got enough seatpost showing for the
I love underbiking with my Sam. I have some short, fun local trails that I
first explored on my 5-travel MTB...then the hardtail with a squish
fork...and now my Sam. Sandy buff punctuated with shallow roots and sharp
volcanics. Pure fun.
It's all about technique, weight/unweight, and having
Kind of a longshot here, but I'm looking for a 'cost effective' (OK,
cheapish) rear wheel for a 29er project I have going. Something with a 9
speed hub body, normal MTB rim width.
Anybody have anything collecting dust?
Cheers,
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Mitchell Canyon - Deer Flat - Devil's Elbow - Prospectors Gap is a classic
dirt route. Lot's o' climbing, though. My recollection is that the only
singletrack was Devil's Elbow and North Peak Trail...some exposure there,
too...followed by crazy-fast FR descent on Prospectors Gap.
I rode the
Anybody else doing this ride with the SF Randonneurs? There is also an
all-pave ride on the same day.
I'm too soft for legit randonneuring, but this route links three of my
favorite rides in Marin. Even if I don't make the time cuts, I still win.
SF Randos: http://sfrandonneurs.org/
Ride
eptember 7, 2015 at 5:14:10 PM UTC-7, Neil wrote:
>>
>> Anybody else doing this ride with the SF Randonneurs? There is also an
>> all-pave ride on the same day.
>>
>> I'm too soft for legit randonneuring, but this route links three of my
>> favorite rides in
Excellent timing, as I was wondering the same thing!
I've been wanting to try these tires on my Sam for ages, and now that it
appears Nor Cal may get a legit winter, seems like now is the time.
Currently running Compass tires (Barlow Pass) with no fenders, and local
dirt excursions are getting
Has anybody been before? I've been wanting to go the last few years, so
gonna make it happen this year. I can ride from home and make it a fun
all-day sorta thing.
Anybody else going, or have any strong recommendos for or against the show?
http://www.2016.handmadebicycleshow.com/
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Surly Knard looks interesting...41mm, low profile treads, 465 grams for the
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Rock n Roads, but want to look at options before
I drop $$ on expensive shoes for my bike.
700c, 35+.
Cheers,
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I approve this content, from balmy Northern California. Those photos are
great, thanks for the hit.
On Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at 9:45:26 AM UTC-8, Mark Reimer wrote:
>
> With the forecast unseasonably warm over the weekend, figured it was time
> to go camping. The overnight low was -9C,
I'm planning on being there Friday. Question for the OP: best late lunch
and beer joints near the convention center? Probably riding home to Rocklin
afterwards so can't imbibe too much, but would like to sample the suds and
grab a sammy somewhere. Seems like there are tons of choices down there
Just saw photos of the complete Joe Appaloosas on the BLUG, and I has
thoughts...
- Blue n' cream is gorgeous! Maybe I'm biased cuz it resembles my Sam.
- Mustard is pretty fugly to me, but I remember liking it in person.
- I like the fork. A lot.
- I'm glad I don't own a bike with two top
Apologies if this has been posted...I thought this might be of interest to
the group. The Grizzly Peak Century is offering 78-mile and 100-mile mixed
terrain options this year.
https://www.grizz.org/century/details/mixed.php
This is a beta test for them, so limited to 50 riders. If you think
What about relative wheel strength? 26" is smaller, shorter spokes,
stronger wheel...? In theory, but I bet the real-world difference is small,
all things being equal.
On Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 10:46:53 AM UTC-8, john wrote:
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> I'm wondering about the difference in tire sizes for loaded
,
hoping to get out for a good ride this weekend.
Cheers,
Neil
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I leave an Acorn seat bag permanently attached to a Brooks special, and
never have a worry. Where I live, in the 'burbs, I have the feeling that
anything remotely Rivendellian looks old, and not-valuable. Right down to
the lugs on my Sam. And I'm OK with that.
I would agree, through, that the
the
bike is put together with some high end parts. It rides just perfect!
Mr. Eddie Flayer-- the bike isn't rusty but some of the bolts holding the
fenders on are. I don't think your comment is very kind.
Thanks!
-Neil
On Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 8:44:00 AM UTC-4, Belopsky wrote:
>
>
Quickbeam is SOLD! Thanks for everyone's interest.
On Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 8:44:00 AM UTC-4, Belopsky wrote:
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>
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/rivendell-quickbeam-singlespeed-bicycle-60-cm-nitto-phil-wood-honjo-brooks-/391772091525
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I wish people would stop painting their names on top tubes. Think about the
second hand market!
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I saw his and hers Rivs last evening in Carrboro, NC. An AHH and a
Betty Foy, I think. Anyone's on here?
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especially want to map out some
mixed terrain rides. Let me know if you are interested in riding
sometime.
neil
On Jun 28, 8:40 am, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
On Mon, Jun 28, 2010 at 8:20 AM, Neil Anderson
neilanderson...@gmail.com wrote:
I saw his and hers Rivs last evening in Carrboro
One point to add to all the great stuff above: flexibility matters. There
are some good suggestions for stretching in Just Ride.
I had a heck of a time on my first century with my lower back, just because
I probably did not have enough flexibility in my legs. I was smart enough
to have my
OK thanks, did not realize it was not your blog. Great looking boots, and I
agree that in this world, we generally get what we pay for.
Cheers,
Neil
(also a geologist)
(avid biker, hack runner, all around loafer)
On Tue, Nov 18, 2014 at 11:54 AM, Mike S mikeshalj...@gmail.com wrote:
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Look at bikeindex.org/bikes/52440
An identical bike reported stolen in July, same town
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Another recommendo for SF walking or biking tour. Suggestions by dstein and
Kurt are spot on. You will love the ferry ride from Oakland, and SF is
truly a walkable town.
I'm one of the few (former) locals that still really digs riding across the
GG bridge. If you rented a bike, you could do
I saw the VO bag at NAHBS, and personally I would pass on that bag. The price
is nice, but quality and details are ho-hum. My feeling on a rando bag is that
they get a lot of use and you spend a lot of time lookIng at it. I have an
Acorn that I love, and of course the Frenchie is unimpeachable.
Not sure how I missed this thread. I'd love to join, probably only for the
Saturday ride, and hopefully stay Sat night if there is still room.
The Saturday ride sounds...ambitious! I'll see if I can find some 42+ tires
for the Sam.
Cheers,
Neil
On Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 8:48:23 PM UTC
I've had this issue before. Once it was resolved by going to high pressure
to make sure the bead is properly seated, but you already tried that.
I blame the tube. I've had more than a little bad luck with faulty tubes
that will have a massive bulge at a thin spot. Also had this problem, for
This weekend! Weather looks fantastic. We're shooting to roll from the
start at 7 AM.
I've ridden all of the dirt before, but certainly never in the same day!
On Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at 11:20:45 AM UTC-8, Neil Doran wrote:
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> Apologies if this has been posted...I thought this
Check out the RetroGrouch Blog for 14 March 2017. Good video of the rim
shattering at 40km/hr
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Mike - I have one in slate, in as-new condition. Is $90 shipped a fair
price?
On Thursday, June 22, 2017 at 2:10:22 PM UTC-7, Michael Williams wrote:
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> Hey there group, Does anyone have a Brooks c17 that theyre not enamored
> with? I'll take it if so!Thanks. -Mike
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Thanks for all the responses. Pretty sure I'm gonna send my milk money to
Japan for a Nitto Campee 27f, after seeing that setup last weekend on
Jackbro's Hunq. Then I can run a multitude of Acorn/Wald/Swift options for
camping and daily living. Choices...
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Hey Bill, thinking about placing this order myself...27F rack from Alex
Cycles...did they ever make it right with you, and how was the process?
And related...how do you like the rack?
On Monday, August 17, 2015 at 11:37:31 AM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote:
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> Dangit! Nothing ever works out!
>
>
, if the Jr Ranger was too long
for the HAR, which would render the bottom hook useless...good to know it
still catches the bottom rail appropriately.
Cheers,
Neil
On Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 7:56:25 AM UTC-7, Jim S. wrote:
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> Re Swift panniers on HAR, I have this setup. It works. I use
I missed the boat on these, and according to Will, it was another famous
Rive one-off, never to return. If anybody has one they want to off-load, I
am interested!
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you have any pictures of the setup? Also, are the bars wrapped?
>
> On Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 12:06:22 AM UTC-5, Neil Doran wrote:
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>> Got a new cockpit on my Sam, and selling the olde one. Would prefer to
>> sell as a unit, but will part out if nobody wants the whole en
I just learnt several things in these four posts, thanks Bunch!
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That is a great looking bag for $100! Surely not MuSA, but good all the same,
Those Mash racks look very much like pass n stow, any idea if they are the same?
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SOLD, thanks Jeremy!
On Monday, May 7, 2018 at 8:24:15 AM UTC-7, Neil Doran wrote:
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> Yep, wrapped up tightly with two-tone cloth tape. Pic below.
>
>
> <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EMExlhhh0Is/WvBvlBtAPlI/CDg/UCigslVRN4ctV9CShDeUHOlaST1YjYOFwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0
No idea if 26.0 is going away, but depending on what you want, 31.8 may
have way better options. I wanted Salsa bars, so had to go with new 31.8
stem. I don't notice a functional difference, other than the salsa setup
feels flexier than the noodle that preceded it.
You could always buy the
Pickles. And mustard.
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Wot size, looks like 559?
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Great read, and congrats on the ride. I’ve ridden every inch of that, but good
Dog, not in the same day...
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Quality bags at a steal! Happy buyer I’m sure.
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Just when you thought Compass was out of fat-tire ideas, behold:
https://www.compasscycle.com/shop/components/tires/700c/compass-700c-x-55-antelope-hill-tc/
I seem to recall Jan stating that 700c tire fatness is optimal at about
35mm, and that going wider is...sub-optimal? Maybe he will chime
Got a new cockpit on my Sam, and selling the olde one. Would prefer to sell as
a unit, but will part out if nobody wants the whole enchilada.
- Nitto noodle 44 cm
- Nitto Tallux 80mm, standard Riv issue (long one)
- TRP drillium levers, *new* gum hoods
- Silver Shifters, smooth as butter
I know those trails well, and that is a grande ride. Super fun, even under
biking, but then you gotta work. Plus the bummer pave at the end. I’m assuming
you BARTed home?
I have attained the holy grail of adulthood with my 9 mile RT commute, replete
with alternative coffee and beer stops, and
Thought this event might be of some interest to Sacramento/foothills/Gold
Country Riv folks...route not yet released, but 50-ish miles, at least 20
on dirt, including infamous Yankee Jim's Road into and out of the NF
American River canyon. Very pretty out there in winter!
Aid stations,
We all know the Riv folks are Jedi box packers, but I have to send a
shout-out to the gang regarding shipping speed. I placed a small order
yesterday at about 3 PM. Twenty minutes later, the order had shipped, and
is now out on the brown truck for delivery! Granted, I only live 100 miles
from
I'm contemplating adding a small frame bag (top tube bag) to my 55 cm Sam.
The idea would be to generally replace my Acorn transverse seat bag for
standard rides, and to offer more capacity for bike camping and overnights.
I would expect that the frame bag would live on the bike full time. I
That bike is insane. And not in a bad way. I wanna meet the fella that pulls
the trigger on this.
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