On Jul 30, 1:15 pm, Bridgestone alancr...@mac.com wrote:
Just found out that I'm going camping in Central Park next weekend.
There's a lottery with the Parks Department, and we are one of thirty
families that got in. The supply the tents and food; we supply
everything else, which means the
On Aug 6, 6:11 am, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote:
Patrick,
Will repsectfully disagree. I weight considerably more than my wife.
And yet she has always had the ability to coast downhill faster than
me.
how big a hill? perhaps it's possible that she's still more aero
(even with a non-aero
On Aug 11, 10:36 pm, d2mini d2creat...@gmail.com wrote:
Well, it looks like there is a new tire at Riv!
Soma Xpress 650B X 38.
Might have to give that one a go.
nice. that seems worthy of homepage product you should know about
status. a very promising tire - can't wait to try it!
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On Aug 12, 3:08 pm, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote:
Can you compare the Pari-Moto vs. the Cypres vs. the Hetre in
regards to handling, climbing, and acceleration?
I've ridden a lot of miles on all of these tires. so to add to Rob's
comments, I think the cypres wins hands down in terms of
On Aug 17, 8:14 pm, alford jalfor...@gmail.com wrote:
I'm moving to Western Mass next month and wanted to know if anyone on
the list has any tips, insights, whathaveyou to offer to a newbie in
the area. Especially interested in winter riding and road conditions.
I know this is a bit OT but I
On Aug 18, 3:01 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
Unless you and your friends actually race, why do you need a race
style bike at all?
just like it's fun to go bombing around on a country bike, some folks
find it fun to go fast on a road bike whether they race or not. light
bikes
On Aug 18, 10:02 pm, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote:
especially if it reinforces the perception (in his/her mind, and in folks
watching
him/her zip down the road) that a bike is nothing more than an
expensive toy for a rich person's sport, who is frivolously taking
road space away from
On Aug 25, 2:14 pm, RJM rjme...@gmail.com wrote:
Any thoughts, comments or anything? Thanks.
order the Atlantis first and use it for everything until you plan a
tour. then use that very same Atlantis for the tour. Seriously,
after seeing 3 Atlantis(es) at D2R2 in western, MA this weekend, I
On Aug 25, 6:48 pm, Rob Harrison robha...@gmail.com wrote:
if i were setting up a porteur, I'd do the same thing. my buddy is
using that big 'ole bag on a VO porteur rack - it's a killer set up!
pics here -
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bthelewis/sets/72157623654556019/with/4699977936/
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On Aug 26, 6:31 am, Aaron Young 1ce...@gmail.com wrote:
Do you know where your friend got that low-trail front fork?
it's an Electra fork from it's ticino parts collection. it's
available 1 or 9/8, with or without canti studs. I think you can
order one directly from Electra's website.
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On Sep 2, 1:21 pm, Doug Ford fugd...@gmail.com wrote:
I've got a Bleriot I love, but it doesn't fit; have the chance to buy a new
Bleriot frameset that does.
Is a Sam H better than a Bleriot ? Or not. 90% of my transportation is by
bike: commuting (all weather);shopping, sometimes heavy; light
On Sep 12, 12:43 pm, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote:
Anne, a 34/36-48/50 double with a 12-27 cassette yields a low gear in
the mid-30s inches and lets you keep the crispsimple-shifting short
cage derailers. I have found even as a middle-age office worker that
mid-30 gears will
thought some folks on this list might enjoy some pics from the
Deerfield Dirt Road Randonee (aka D2R2) in Western, MA this year.
Lots of Rivs. didn't get pics of all of them, but there was a custom,
at least 2 salukis, at least 2 AHHs, at least 3 Atlantises and at
least 3 Bleriots. In addition
On Sep 13, 12:17 pm, cyclotour...@gmail.com cyclotour...@gmail.com
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A ride for a country bike if there ever was one!
absolutely. bike choice is all over the place on this ride - but,
nothing looks quite as right and at home on this ride as a fat tired
country bike a la rivendell, etc.
On Sep 7, 5:28 pm, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote:
Next year I plan on doing more century and half century rides
and possibly some club rides so what I would like is something that
can go pretty fast but is comfortable for long rides.
the fast part is up to you - you can't
On Oct 5, 12:21 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Not mine, no connection: *http://tinyurl.com/2c39d28*
Would make a nice go fast
that's my buddy's old bike. it was nice. i kind of miss it seeing
it. some pics here ...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22267...@n02/4613120667
On Oct 5, 11:38 am, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Agree: I myself am a convert to dyno lights; IMO, a Shimano dynohub
and an IQ Cyo are a value/performance combination that can't be beat.
the Sanyo dynohub costs only $40. relative performance with the
schmidt/shimano hub is
On Oct 13, 8:04 pm, Bob Cooper robertcoo...@frontiernet.net wrote:
Advice sought about riding in the gravel:
lower your tire pressure!
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On Oct 14, 9:19 am, stevep33 steve...@gmail.com wrote:
I've had excellent luck with the Challenge Grifo XS tires -
the low profile tread grips well and they VERY speedy when mixed
terrain returns to pavement. These feel quite cushy for 32mm tire -
worth the $$$ IMO.
I run the tubular version
On Oct 29, 2:25 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Second observation: gearing: this sort of course seems like a good
candidate for a ss: say 60 to 65; I used to use 63 for allrounder
dirt-cum-pavement. I don't see anyone twiddling and a sub 65 gear is
low enough to get you through
On Oct 29, 10:22 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
On Oct 29, 12:17 pm, Patrick in VT swing4...@gmail.com wrote:
(in the ss category, of course - ss'ers aren't really
competitive in the elite or even cat 3 fields),
Is this because of the type of course, or overall
On Oct 31, 12:20 pm, Beth H periwinkle...@yahoo.com wrote:
Indeed. Last weekend at PIR, I suffered on the mostly flat course with
long straight stretches.
Anywhere there was a short, steep climb I found I was able to stand up
and pass several women along the way. An amazing experience, and
On Oct 31, 6:46 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Don't SSers usually have their own grouping? So even if they're in the seam
heat as Cat 3 or whatever, they're just competing against themselves?
sometimes, yes. and that's kind of my point. some events offer a
dedicated ss
On Nov 1, 3:38 am, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
IOW would a cat 1 on a ss possibly competitive against his own category
peers on multispeeds?
No, not in a UCI level event. Again, it's just too fast. not sure
why this controversial. these folks ride through mud, sand, obstacles
On Nov 1, 10:31 am, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks for the details. Interesting
here's what top level racing looks like -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9WMOA7dbH0
it's incredible how these riders attack these courses on what are
essentially road bikes with tubular tires no
On Oct 31, 6:46 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Don't SSers usually have their own grouping? So even if they're in the seam
heat as Cat 3 or whatever, they're just competing against themselves?
yes. and that's kind of my point. some events have a dedicated ss
category
On Nov 8, 5:16 pm, dhk42 flopmeis...@gmail.com wrote:
First question: Phil hubs - are they worth it?
phil wood, chris king, white industries ... everyone has his/her
favorite. they're all good. but so are shimano XTs. whatever you
choose, just make sure their laced up and built into good
On Nov 16, 4:44 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
I've given serious thought to trying my Saddlesack Large in the
front.
my buddy runs his up front on his porteur. pics here -
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bthelewis/sets/72157624531049100/with/5093713677/
he really digs it. I'd do
On Dec 23, 1:03 pm, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote:
There are latex products for protecting tubular tires, but not easy to come
by.
aquaseal is popular with folk that ride cx tubulars in the muck -
http://cyclocrossworld.stores.yahoo.net/ducysise.html.
it can be found at diving shops,
On Dec 27, 6:51 pm, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote:
I've done bike touring and centuries before, but never a
randonee.
between touring and centuries, you have plenty of experience. there's
no magic about a randonee, so just be confident, don't overthink
things, and don't mess with
On Jan 5, 2:50 pm, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote:
Fizik for me too. Silver, White, Blue . ..I love the stuff.
comfortable. very durable. stays clean (even the white).
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22267...@n02/5235627932/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22267...@n02/5272657490/
On Jan 6, 8:12 pm, Rene Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote:
The short answer is that carbs create and trigger addiction responses, just
like nicotine, alcohol and other drugs. When you are hooked, you crave them
for all the reasons explained in the book (High insuline, lack of calories
for
On Jan 7, 9:04 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
I know this topic is grossly OT, but the idea that carbs, even refined
carbs, are somehow bad for you is just egregiously absurd: tell it
to the Chinese, Indians, Native Americans, Italians and other groups
whose principal source of
On Jan 18, 7:00 pm, William Pustow bpus...@aol.com wrote:
The bottom line isall yoga is good - just do it . . .
i'd second that, even as one who doesn't practice yoga regularly and
is still a novice. for me yoga and cycling dovetail remarkably well
because yoga teaches one to breathe
On Jan 26, 10:05 am, CCX chive...@gmail.com wrote:
Have any of you used chain-L 5?
I've been using it for a little over a year now. at the end of the
day, it's just lube - but it lasts a really long time. in my
experience, it's key to start with a very clean chain, so I wouldn't
apply over
On Jan 26, 12:21 pm, NME nicolemea...@gmail.com wrote:
What are your impressions about how the two wheel sizes ride
differently? Any insight you might have would be great.
for all intents and purposes, the bike itself isn't going to ride
differently because of the wheel size. 650b has some
On Feb 25, 2:56 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
A lot of comfort is bike fit, though, and the 700x28 wheels won't change
any of my fit points on the bike, so maybe I'll feel just as good.
Who knows?
Depends on the roads, no? most of the long rides I do happen to
include a lot of
On Feb 26, 11:54 am, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
Patrick, thanks for the comments. Does this mean that you believe my
700C setup will be faster? Or does it mean that you believe that
whichever wheelset is lighter will be faster? My test will be a non-
stop two hour stretch on
On Feb 28, 2:02 pm, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote:
Any ideas before i try another tube?
Patch the tubes that you nicked and re-use them!
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On Mar 3, 12:02 am, Rob Harrison robha...@gmail.com wrote:
What a mess! I stand corrected.
it is a mess. this may result in a legal battle regarding whether or
not Charles Wang is an interested director for the purpose of the
merger. in a nutshell, there are laws that govern the whether an
On Mar 3, 12:24 pm, Allan in Portland allan_f...@aracnet.com wrote:
Maybe there's more to it. Maybe Mullaney's been working for $1 the
last 5 or 6 or 10 years. But every time I scratch the surface on big,
name-brand charities there is a group at the top doing quite well for
themselves.
On Mar 3, 2:09 pm, cyclotour...@gmail.com cyclotour...@gmail.com
wrote:
I don't see it on their site yet? Is it available or an upcoming
item?
looks like it will be available in silver (high polish, even) too! -
http://tinyurl.com/4unf5ta
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On Mar 23, 8:34 am, ewb ebons...@optonline.net wrote:
Do you have any tips to help prevent pinch flats?
Are you sure it was a pinch flat? I imagine it would take the mother
of all potholes to pinch flat a 50mm tire - even a somewhat
underinflated 50mm tire. Given the second flat, I'd be
On Mar 24, 9:16 am, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:
One big reason to use a decaleur is that it provides some stand-off from
the handlebar. Strapping a bag to the bars steals away most of the top
of the bar, preventing its use as a riding position.
Another big reason is the quick
On Mar 24, 8:58 am, pruckelshaus pruckelsh...@gmail.com wrote:
However, I've done some more looking around and found this .. . which looks
like it might work.
it really depends on how picky you are. that run-over-gingerbread man
thing might work, but putting a loaded bag on your handlebars can
On Mar 24, 11:49 am, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
I'd be interested in any replies about the Jones as I am beginning to think
of another off road project. Thanks.
no personal experience, but my buddy absolutely loves 'em. can't stop
raving. he wants them on a road bike. pictured
On Mar 24, 1:57 pm, Brett Lindenbach brett.lindenb...@gmail.com
wrote:
So, my question to Nathan and other is whether you like the fork mounted
dex?
i used one a few years ago - worked fine until it snapped (it was an
early VO model with shoddy welding). the new ones look better. the
big
On Mar 24, 3:19 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
I'm sure lots of folks feel the VO is 'just as good' as the Berthoud
for less than 1/3 the price, just like lots of folks feel that a Surly
LHT is just as good as a Rivendell Atlantis.
i hear 'ya - but the Riv/Surly thing is kind of a
On Mar 24, 4:53 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
Patrick in VT
You clearly have a lot more experience than I do with these things.
Since the VO is superior to the Berthoud in the several ways you've
listed, I'll make sure to treat myself to one when my next need
arises.
no, no. i'm
On Mar 24, 12:01 pm, pruckelshaus pruckelsh...@gmail.com wrote:
Well, for me, a loaded handlebar bag would be a windbreaker, a
snack, my wallet (which, these days, is certainly not heavy), and my
cell phone.
I'm sure you'll find more stuff to throw in there! boxy bags are
downright cavernous.
a friend turned me on these trick little adjusters from Hunter Cycles
made specifically for Paul cantilever brakes. I know folks here love
their Paul cantis, so check 'em out. super simple. super convenient.
And for the fetish-wary, these are more Norma Jeane-ish.
On Mar 25, 3:29 pm, Rob robha...@gmail.com wrote:
Never overhauled a bottom bracket before.
and you won't need to with a sealed bearing bb - just pull it out (as
you'll want to anyway when applying the framesaver), clean the bb
shell and cups, regrease and install. good to go.
Not even quite
On Mar 28, 3:14 pm, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote:
Silver Down Tube shifters. Faster than BE, cleaner looking than SIS
and in many situations, faster too. Least fussy shifters money can
buy.
i think down tube shifters will actually be the most fussy shifters
money can buy for the Roadeo.
On Mar 28, 4:32 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
The R doesn't have dt shifter braze ons -- perhaps that is why they will be
fussy
precisely!
That little detail apart, I think dt shifters would be the cat's
pajamas or meow or whatever you like.
dt shifters are great. I use them
On Apr 10, 2:29 pm, jandrews_nyc jasonaschwa...@gmail.com wrote:
Can anyone recommend a resource for learning the right way?
A friend with wheelbuilding experience is the ideal resource. Jobst
Brandt's The Bicycle Wheel is the DIY bible. Sheldon Brown's
website also features a good step by
On Apr 4, 11:16 pm, Brad Gantt brdg...@gmail.com wrote:
if you haven't seen it, the story of stuff is a neat little animated
video that digs a little deeper into Mr. Wright's thoughts on
groupthink, not understanding the implications of our actions,
consumerism, etc.
http://www.storyofstuff.com/
On Apr 12, 2:09 pm, stevep33 steve...@gmail.com wrote:
I guess the point I wanted to make is that most people, myself
included, don't have a team follow car or a full time mechanic, so it
wouldn't make a lot of sense for someone like me to use some of the
delicate race-specific gear used by
On Apr 13, 12:48 am, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote:
I don't think there is an issue with 28 spoke wheel failing, even in
dirt.. plenty of cross racers ride stuff like that without issue.
and to reiterate, cx racers will be running a tire that is 30-33mm or
so at low, low pressure.
On Apr 13, 2:39 pm, stevep33 steve...@gmail.com wrote:
I just installed a set of the Paul Racer M brakes, the center mount
high polish one's, on my Rambouillet.
Hi, Steve - looks great! I noticed the tape on the fender - I assume
this is b/c the arms touch when you open them up to release the
On Apr 13, 3:40 pm, stevep33 steve...@gmail.com wrote:
The tape isn't needed anymore with the new
Paul brakes; there is no fender/caliper contact. The wheel clears
without deflating too.
sweet. nice set-up.
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On Apr 15, 11:05 pm, cm chrispmur...@hotmail.com wrote:
the only logical conclusion I can come to is that it had more to do with
materials than anything else. I am not saying that is fact, but that to me,
it is
the most logical answer.
as long as we're armchairing, I'd agree with that.
On Apr 21, 5:15 am, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote:
I am about ready to order the 35 Paselas, because I have the sneaking
suspicion that the 38 Marathon Racers are actually skinnier than the
35 Paselas, given that the 42 Supremes run 37.5 according to rivbike.
If the Racers run true to
On Apr 21, 10:07 am, happyriding happyrid...@yahoo.com wrote:
Whoops. Make that a 46x30 double.
as long as you have a low enough gear, it will be reasonable.
be aware that if you're looking at a compact with a ring smaller than
a 33, it can get spendy. but the nice bit about a lower gearing
On Apr 21, 3:13 am, Me clotht...@gmail.com wrote:
Ha, completely forgot I have a brand new, totally un-built Rivendell
'Bleriot' frameset with all the parts sitting in a box. Some nice
parts too: lugged stem, Noodles, Paul 'Racer' brakes, TA rings and a
beautiful daVinci crankset... all
On Apr 23, 4:32 pm, James Dinneen jfxdinn...@yahoo.com wrote:
I also have a Bleriot. The bike shop was showing me some Hetres but at $60 or
so a piece, I was hesitant. I have adequate, $25 Cdlv's now. I would be
interested in a comparison of the two tires for the time when I need to
On Apr 26, 8:44 pm, i.e. ien...@gmail.com wrote:
I play old-time fiddle, banjo, and guitar: DIY music.
nice to see so many musicians in this bunch, especially of the
acoustic variety. it's not surprising - luthiery and framebuilding
have a lot in common; making music and riding bikes are good
On Apr 27, 8:28 am, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote:
As for instruments - besides acoustic guitars, own a couple of
mandolins, a uke, a banjo and a guitar-banjo. Mostly playing old-time
stringband music.
Eric - between Hiawatha and the twin-city acoustic music scene, you're
bases are pretty
On May 5, 3:54 pm, Dustin Sharp paleo.v...@gmail.com wrote:
Superfluous Tuboleo
perfect. it really rolls of the tongue nicely. tough to fit on a
downtube, but would look great on . .. well, a superfluous top tube.
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On May 11, 9:22 am, tucker jamison.bross...@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks everyone,
I did call Rivendell, and they told me i could go with either size.
On my current bike a custom track frame. The standover is 84.5, the
top tup is 59cm and stem a 110 nitto pearl is about 4 cm below my
seat. My
On May 11, 2:14 am, terryg teg...@gmail.com wrote:
I have everything I need (I don't have a cross bike, actually), and my
apartment is overrun by bikes!
do you race cross? if not, your roadeo should be all the cross bike
you need. it fits 35s, right?
Then I remembered that I like my LHT
On May 11, 3:15 pm, Erik C erikdcarl...@gmail.com wrote:
I have both a LHT and a Bleriot. With stock components the LHT is
obviously heavier when lifting it. My wife and I lived in a 3rd floor
apartment in Chicago for 2 years and I would carry the LHT because of
how much lighter my Bleriot
On May 11, 9:32 pm, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote:
They are called event tires as in, you would race with them. I suppose that
means roofing tacks should be avoided
the durability of this tire will be the deal-breaker for me. i
understand folks wanting a tire just a bit smaller than
On May 12, 2:38 pm, Aaron Thomas aaron.a.tho...@gmail.com wrote:
I was thinking exactly the same thing. Velocity did that limited run
of 650B Aeroheads for those who wanted a lightweight 650B option. But
the 19 or 20mm Aerohead maybe didn't make too much sense for 650B
tires over 35mm.
i have
On May 13, 6:52 am, Ken Freeman kenfreeman...@gmail.com wrote:
A consideration for that gap between the tire and the chainstay bridge is
that if you have horizontal dropouts, the wheel needs to move forward to be
removed. If you move the end of the fender backwards to restore an
excellent
On May 13, 10:15 am, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Has anyone used a modestly stiff coil spring for this?
yes. works like a charm! i have a very clean fenderline with
long(ish) horizontal dropouts and can remove a 40mm tire with no
fuss. the axle rests approx. smack in the middle
On May 13, 1:47 pm, rinjin feltov...@gmail.com wrote:
I think it's great that Pacenti is getting new tires made (see the
recent discussion about 650B tire choices and the apocalypse), but I'm
still a little unclear on how the new Pari Motos are different from
(or superior to) the Hetres. A
On May 13, 1:59 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
The Pari-Motos are skinnier and lighter. They are meant for events, if that
is what you do, or for nice day unloaded speed riding.
they are also a full 38mm wide, so comparison/competition with the
Hetre is inevitable. which
On May 13, 3:56 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
However, I note the Rene Herse site says a fair percentage of its
bikes are ordered with Paris-Brest-Paris in mind. Presumably some of
those people will want to use the Pari-Moto. I believe Kone, and
elsewhere Peter Weigle both
On May 13, 5:06 pm, Ken Freeman kenfreeman...@gmail.com wrote:
What kind of spring? Hardware store or more special than that?
as long as the spring is somewhat firm, it will work fine. the spring
used on something like the jagwire barrell adjusters is a good
option.
here are couple of pics.
On May 13, 2:41 pm, J C chive...@gmail.com wrote:
I use the neo-retro (front)/touring (rear) brake set-up on my cx
bike. great brakes - you can dial these in to suit your needs and
riding style, which is really nice. they can be super-grabby, or
you can set 'em up just to scrub some
On May 13, 9:32 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
Well you probably do not want to buy a set of Pari-Motos.
Well, I pre-ordered, Joel, so that's a done deal.
Kirk has an off road tire already.
Kirk offers mtb tires. off road doesn't mean mtb. horses for
courses, but a 38mm tire
On May 14, 10:31 am, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
Living in Chicago I have little chance to do either, so tend to jumble
the two in my mind.
you have quite a strong opinion for having little frame of reference!
As I understand the history of 650b, the constructeurs liked the size
as
On May 14, 12:38 pm, rswat...@me.com wrote:
I was expecting the Pari-Moto to be more along the lines of the Deda Giro
d'Italia or Challenge Parigi Roubaix: awesome but delicate and fast-wearing.
just one data point: i used the Challenge PR extensively last year. i
MTB'd (to use shorthand)
Kirk replied:
The tire will be appropriate for all the riding you have described.
The tires were intended to strike the balance between a Trimline and a race
tire. It's not going to have the same puncture resistance as a heavier
tire, but should not be an issue for your needs.
I see now
On May 16, 7:10 pm, reynoldslugs be...@perrylaw.net wrote:
Several of my B-17's are showing significant wear, turning into
hatchets. What does the list recommend for replacements, something
substantially similar that doesn't wear out so fast for us Clydes?
just an FYI - Bilenky Cycle Works is
On May 16, 11:53 am, Bill M. bmenn...@comcast.net wrote:
Rides like the Davis Double are fully supported, no need to carry more
food or water than needed to get to the next rest stop. Brevets are
self-supported, so randonneurs tend to carry more baggage, and their
bikes are built up
On May 17, 3:35 pm, S.Cutshall clotht...@gmail.com wrote:
True, dat... but they attach via cantilever posts [which were
originally conceived for attaching cantilever brakes and not
centerpulls].
hmm, but if you tried to run cantilever brakes on these cantilever
posts, it wouldn't work out so
On May 17, 4:10 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
It's only a cantilever post if it is actually, at this moment, supporting a
cantilever brake arm. Otherwise it's only a potential cantilever post.
Patrick if a tree falls in the forest, etc etc etc Moore
Thank you, Patrick. I
On May 16, 6:26 pm, terryg teg...@gmail.com wrote:
RoadieRyan, am I correct in understanding there are unpurchased
Bleriots out there somewhere? I sure do like building my wheels
bikes, but a complete Bleriot is certainly considerable, and of course
personalizable.
can't speak for Ryan,
On May 18, 8:23 pm, Rene Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote:
I'm 5'11. It seems to me that I might have a shorter torso but long arms
and long legs. However, I've never been able to figure it out... :-)
not sure about the long legs - your saddle height (76.5) seems a touch
low for a leggy
On May 19, 12:26 pm, Joe Bartoe jbar...@hotmail.com wrote:
The cassette spacing is identical and is the same as Shimano's 10 speed
spacing. You can mix and match SRAM 10 speed derailleurs and shifters, but
you can't mix them with Shimano.
anyone know if you can use a doubletap shifter with a 9
On May 19, 1:34 pm, Rene Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote:
I don't think you can, as the cable pull will be incompatible. However, you
can use a friction barend shifter with the double compact, which is how I
ran my AHH for a short time. Sram double compact front and Shimano 9 speed
rear
On May 19, 3:16 pm, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote:
For Campy Ergo there are two options ( well maybe 3)
1. 10 speed Ergo shifters pull the same cable as the spacing on 8
speed ShimaNo Cassette and Rear deral.
do you know if one can do 9 spd with the alternate shimano rech mech
On May 19, 4:13 pm, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote:
yes, if you use Hubbub routing. Here is the link to Shimergo. I have
not tried it. http://www.ctc.org.uk/desktopdefault.aspx?tabid=3946
neat. thanks for that.
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On May 20, 6:13 pm, Tyler mock...@gmail.com wrote:
The bleriot feels like it's dragging some extra weight
regardless of the gear that I'm in
is it? i wouldn't be surprised if it weighed 3-5 pounds more than the
QB.
Sometimes I wonder if the hetres are just slow but that seems to go
On May 21, 10:16 am, JL subfas...@gmail.com wrote:
I'm interested to see these pictures and hear about your ride. IIRC We
have near identical Road standards (mind is a '96) and I sometimes
consider a 650b conversion for rando purposes.
I have some pics here - both of a riv road and pari-motos
On May 24, 6:37 pm, CCX chive...@gmail.com wrote:
Do you all have a strong preference between the models of Campy- not record
obviously,
but chorus seems a bit pricey and the veloce seem about right- how
does the centaur line hold up in your opinion? Would I be a fool to
stick to the
On May 24, 6:51 pm, Ablejack ableja...@gmail.com wrote:
Two days only one flat!
shouldn't that read, two days, already one flat! ;)
any idea what caused it? those tires are pretty tacky when first
mounted - wouldn't be surprised if he picked up a bit glass and it
wiggled its way through
On May 25, 11:06 pm, Grant Petersen gr...@rivbike.com wrote:
In the '80s I and everybody I knew rode Avocet tires (slicks), and we all
agreed they looked like Almond Roca after the first many minutes. You had to
ride them in dirt to get rid of the pick-up-junk effect.
visual aid!!
On May 27, 4:28 pm, stevep33 steve...@gmail.com wrote:
Parigi-Roubaix are as reliable/sturdy as the JB's in my experience.
JB's are fast, but I find that Parigi-Roubaix are definitely faster by
a 1 or 2 mph. Maybe it's the placebo effect of wanting a these
expensive and snazzy tires to be
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