Hey folks,
my d-rack bag from bailey works bags came in on monday and I got a
chance to try it out and take some pictures.
Pictures:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/skvidal/tags/baileyworks/
Thoughts:
I can put a cable lock, a camera, phone, wallet and some food in it,
no problem. It's dainty and
On Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 1:36 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote:
> On Wed, 2010-03-17 at 10:31 -0700, Phil Brown wrote:
>> Bosheild for chains, Framesaver for frames.
>
> Well, I will admit, Boeshield does a really fine job on chains.
>
> I've used it a couple of times on frames and have no reason to belie
On Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 2:20 PM, Roy Yates wrote:
> Your photos are excellent, and the bag looks nice on the bike. However, in
> the closeup photos, the bag looks more floppy than boxy, more like the
> stiffness of a cordura bookbag. So what keeps the bag upright with stiff
> sides when the bag
On Thu, Mar 18, 2010 at 7:10 PM, William wrote:
> The video was cool. Is that Redwood park? Or Joaquin Miller.
The video was more than great.. These guys are doing a great job.
the locations are fantastic.
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On Fri, Mar 19, 2010 at 2:24 PM, Dave Lloyd wrote:
> I was given a BoBike mini (minus the mount, that went with my brother in
> law's bike which was, erm, borrowed without permission) but have a
> threadless stem on my Big Dummy. Anyone have a line on where to get a
> threadless adapter?
Pretty
On Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 8:32 AM, M9091666 wrote:
> After reading several bicycle forums, considering the many
> alternatives, I've settled on Frame Saver. I know that GP and other
> bike shops use Boeshield, but I'm convinced it is because Frame Saver
> is a mess to apply and clean up compared to
On Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 1:19 PM, RoadieRyan wrote:
> Lovely frame! and yes you gotta get a head badge for it although I
> imagine it goes to paint without one and they put it on during
> assembly
>
>
Custom Headbadges:
Gorgeous ones in fact:
http://www.pokacycle.com/Page%202.%20Headbadges.html
On Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 1:44 PM, Dustin Sharp wrote:
> Do you do eggs and dairy? Hard to get low carb on a pure vegan diet, I
> think. Unless you are drinking vats of coconut milk.
>
Cut out white-flour breads and pastries of any kind.
That's a big carb cut.
But in general, I wouldn't fuss wi
On Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 12:12 PM, Bill Connell wrote:
> On Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 10:30 AM, happyriding wrote:
>> Any chance you could be swayed by one lone voice: no lug lining,
>> please! Subtle is better than garish. Even two dark colors
>> highlight the lug lines enough.
>
>
> I'm generally
Hi,
Does anyone have a pair of these (or even just the right one) of
these shifters:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/skvidal/4438316087/sizes/l/in/set-72157613334923082/
floating around that they would want to part ways with?
7/8/9sp - doesn't matter..
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On Sat, Mar 27, 2010 at 7:05 PM, James Valiensi wrote:
> Hey,
> I may have a set of Suntour thumb shifters.
> Cheers!
>
I'm pretty sure I have a pair of suntours - but the mountain band
won't fit the bars I have. It's why I'm looking for the shimanos -
they are easy to resize if they are on the m
On Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 9:39 PM, jinxed wrote:
> Every time I ride my bike in the dirt, this recording plays over and
> over in my head. It's just what I think single track sounds like.
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yu0FjmcJva8
>
I find myself humming this and thinking of the images in this
On Thu, Apr 1, 2010 at 4:31 PM, cyclotourist wrote:
> Sounds like you need a canti Romulus for sure. I've never heard of an owner
> who didn't love theirs.
>
If you could find a lightly damaged rambo or AHH or rom that needed
some fixin' and repainting.
That might be the easier route to a canti
On Sat, Apr 3, 2010 at 1:11 PM, MichaelH wrote:
> I have been idly thinking about looking for a used Atlantis frame to
> build up. When I look at the Riv web site I know longer have a link
> to the pdf geometry chart, and the Atlantis page only lists sizes up
> to 61. Didn't they once make a 64,
On Sun, Apr 4, 2010 at 8:57 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> Second, if you leave
> it long enough, it seems to support even off-center loads far, far better
> than does a bb-mount 1-leg stand and, I dare say, perhaps even better than a
> 2-leg stand. I have yet to test it with, say, 25 lb in the leftsi
On Sun, Apr 4, 2010 at 11:21 PM, Esteban wrote:
> Still in the Bay Area (down mid-week to teach, then up here later this
> week for a conference -- whew! I guess the 'quake was upgraded to a
> 7.2. The San Diego/Tijuana megalopolis shrugs it off. My mother
> reported, like Dustin, that it was q
On Mon, Apr 5, 2010 at 12:48 AM, cyclotourist wrote:
> I'm not hearing about much damage in Tijuana, which is built up with the
> opposite of strict building codes. :-)
>
Read the Nytimes - a number of buildings and a parking deck collapsed.
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On Tue, Apr 6, 2010 at 7:51 PM, amoll68 wrote:
> Jan,
>
> I thoroughly enjoy BQ exactly the way it is. I hope it continues for
> many years. I bought all the back issues, and continue to re-read them
> frequently. These are not disposable periodicals. Along with the
> Rivendell Reader, they are re
On Tue, Apr 6, 2010 at 8:17 PM, William wrote:
> Oh SNAP! It was all Jay, solo. That's something else.
>
1. I liked the tapping out of the beat. It's a little bit of showing
off but that's just fun.
2. the long shot where he raced by? Definitely good stuff.
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On Tue, Apr 6, 2010 at 10:52 PM, RoadieRyan wrote:
> Wonder what kind of bag that is- a Sackville medium or something else
>
> I have some serious fire trail envy what an awesome looking ride!
>
I'm more curious about the music right now.
It's great.
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On Wed, Apr 7, 2010 at 12:42 PM, Phil Bickford wrote:
> On Apr 6, JoelMatthews wrote:
>
> >http://www.bicycleclassics.com/
> >Right column, six paragraphs from the bottom.
>
> I couldn't find it - has it been removed?
>
just search for the word 'heron' on the page.
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On Wed, Apr 7, 2010 at 2:53 PM, Philip Williamson
wrote:
> Could you use a brake lever with a quick release that way? Set it up
> with the release popped open, then to park you'd squeeze it tight and
> close the release. You'd need long fingers, I guess...
> You could do something similar with a Q
On Wed, Apr 7, 2010 at 2:07 AM, Brad Gantt wrote:
> Sorry, that would be Bonnie "Prince" Billy not "Price".
>
And for anyone who really likes the song:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002YLTH6Q/ref=dm_ty_trk
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On Wed, Apr 7, 2010 at 4:33 PM, William wrote:
> I just called Jay, complemented his work.and pulled the trigger on
> a 54 Hunqa. Woot!
>
That should definitely reinforce the efficacy of a video-based
advertising campaign. :)
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On Wed, Apr 7, 2010 at 5:43 PM, William wrote:
> I sold off 5 bikes this year:
>
> Single speed crossbike
> Geared crossbike
> All rigid mountain bike
> Front Sus mountain bike
> MCRB
>
> I also sold my wife's Mt bike and a bunch of parts. These three new
> bikes (Hillborne, Hunqa, Bomba) are my
On Thu, Apr 8, 2010 at 12:58 PM, Anne Paulson wrote:
> On Thu, Apr 8, 2010 at 9:34 AM, Bill Connell wrote:
>
>>
>> My oldest daughter's first camping trip was when she was 7-8 months
>> old, but both kids are in the middle range now where they're too big
>> to haul in a Burley, but not able to ri
hi all,
I got a brand-new still in the bag set of sneaker pedals from
cyclotourist and I was dinking with them... I was wondering - should I
pop off the caps and relube/pack these things before using them?
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On Fri, Apr 9, 2010 at 10:27 AM, cyclotourist wrote:
> They sound like great pedals!
>
> I re-lubed and adjusted mine pretty early in their lifespan. The cap pops
> off with one of those real small screwdrivers and then they adjust like any
> other pedal.
>
Anyone know a good guide on how best t
On Fri, Apr 9, 2010 at 11:36 AM, Seth Vidal wrote:
> On Fri, Apr 9, 2010 at 10:27 AM, cyclotourist wrote:
>> They sound like great pedals!
>>
>> I re-lubed and adjusted mine pretty early in their lifespan. The cap pops
>> off with one of those real small screwdriver
On Fri, Apr 9, 2010 at 3:11 PM, Rene Sterental wrote:
> It's those who ride with iPods that need mirrors the most!
> I did that when commuting, but stopped out of concern. Still, I can
> usually only hear a car behind me when it's right on top of me. With
> my progressive glasses, turning my head
On Fri, Apr 9, 2010 at 8:58 PM, happyriding wrote:
> Picture? I had trouble figuring out what people were talking about in
> the kickstand thread.
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Hey folks,
I've tried these levers and bars on 3 different bikes and I've liked
them on none of them. I think it's the width but I'm not sure. Anyway
-they are now available
Picture:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/skvidal/4513049587/
Handlebars are the nitto/VO left bank bars, in good condition -
On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 3:06 PM, scott wrote:
> Jim,
> It made me chuckle because my mind could only think of "Park Tool
> Blue" as the color it would be dipped in, and I imagined a big blue
> rubbery basket in my sightline while I'm riding down the road.
>
You'd really only need a shallow basi
On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 3:16 PM, William wrote:
> Clearly the bicycle industry has a lot of history, much of which is
> from outside the US. Especially the Rivendell community gets a great
> deal of inspiration from the cycling heritage of France, England,
> Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, and yes
On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 4:02 PM, William wrote:
> Seth,
>
> Very well played...bringing the grouch without the retro. :)
>
> I kid I kid
>
> There's nothing magical about 1955 for me either. I think the intent
> of the hypothetical was: When you go to the roots of cycling in your
> heart, what c
On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 4:20 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote:
>> The article about the taylors in BQ should point up the point better
>> than anything else - the bicycling design world is VERY incestuous and
>> pointing to any one design and saying "that is clearly from Japan" is
>> a bit of a stretch
On Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 10:17 AM, GeorgeS wrote:
> Man, I am so glad to read this thread. I kept thinking it was just
> me. Now I can throw mine away w/o guilt. I agree that it should not
> be sold or resold. Nice people don't do stuff like that.
> GeorgeS
>
If you want to throw it away, you
On Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 10:37 AM, manueljohnacosta
wrote:
> Deraillieur already bought. Now bigger question what to do about the
> old one? Did someone say creative piece?
>
Pull the jockey wheels out - if they are still okay - you can use them
on another derailler later.
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On Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 4:16 PM, cm wrote:
> Wow!
>
> http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/photos/roubaix-tech-cancellaras-race-winning-rig/115224
>
> What is next?
>
I believe there used to be a tshirt at riv that said:
"Still lugged Steel- vindication will come. Just you wait."
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On Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 12:34 PM, Rick Smith wrote:
> I've come to the conclusion that the only time I'm ever yelled at,
> buzzed, bothered, etc. on a commute is when I'm on a bicycle with
> upright handlebars. When I'm on a bike with drop bars, whether I'm in
> the drops or not, I never have a pr
On Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 11:07 AM, GeorgeS wrote:
> I certainly would not want to urge anyone to arm themselves unless
> they are comfortable with a firearm, but if you sometimes or always
> carry a gun in your car for protection, there is no reason why you
> should not do so when riding a bike -un
On Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 3:37 PM, GeorgeS wrote:
> Ahh. The in terrorrem effect of what might be a shoulder holster. Of
> course for this to work, you're depending on people being of a certain
> age or at least old enough to have watched Hill Street Blues. My
> sense is that armpit holsters have
On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 1:01 AM, manueljohnacosta
wrote:
> I was lucky to get in possession of a 49cm Le Tour Mixte. I figured
> since my girlfriend just recently got a new job, new place, graduated
> from college and her birthday was coming up, I figured I should get
> her something big. Pink is
On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 11:20 AM, rperks wrote:
> I would second that, it looks like a weel problem more thna a brake.
> Those are pretty long reach already. Looks like a fun project though
Maybe try sliding the wheel forward or back in the dropouts just a bit
- there is A LOT of room to slide
On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 12:04 PM, Bill Connell wrote:
> This is apparently the frame:
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/4512933760/sizes/l/
>
> I understand the desire to change it to a more typical Rivendell frame
> before releasing it to the wild, but i think Braden has a good point
>
On Sun, Apr 25, 2010 at 11:23 AM, Philip Williamson
wrote:
> That is awesome! She looks really happy.
> My kid is nine, and no way could he fit that yet - is it the smallest
> size?
>
I bet it's a 42cm. So - one neat thing in terms of the LHT would be
that if surly keeps making them you could jus
On Sun, Apr 25, 2010 at 4:56 PM, velomann wrote:
> "have any of y'all glued the ends of cloth tape in place?
>> Or shellacked it in place?"
>
> I start on the top of the bar and wrap toward the ends, make a neat
> tuck, plug it with a wine cork, and shellac the whole thing. Slap a
> new coat on ev
On Mon, Apr 26, 2010 at 10:43 AM, Bruce wrote:
> Fountain pen restoration/collecting
>
I don't restore them but I use them fairly exclusively. But I used
them before I discovered rivendell.
I've started sewing more, though I don't suspect that is a much of a
riv'ish hobby.
Does gardening count
On Mon, Apr 26, 2010 at 1:09 PM, kps wrote:
> i'm a female who enjoys (in no particular order):
>
> bicycles and bicycling (i have five bicyles, with two more to arrive
> soon, which folks say
> is more than i'm supposed to have, being female. I love tinkering
> with them, too. they are great too
I assume this is quasi on topic since I found out about the print
here. I got my print from Hiawatha back from the framers today:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/skvidal/4556326860/
I think it came out really nicely with the green frame.
Thanks Jim!
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On Mon, Apr 26, 2010 at 11:18 PM, Ken Yokanovich
wrote:
> Here's just an idea... since it sounds like one of your riding
> partners is riding your old bike, why don't you swap bikes mid-ride
> for a direct comparison? Is it the equipment or the motor? Position
> or equipment?
>
> Never under est
On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 3:36 PM, Anne Paulson wrote:
> On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 12:28 PM, Me wrote:
>> I know, I read that too... which is why I said it was understandable &
>> forgivable.
>>
>> But the riders riding by part, that's a rough one for me.
>>
>
> We know that one cyclist, who had just
On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 4:28 PM, Mike wrote:
> Hey, thanks for all the responses. Looks like the next thing I'll try
> is putting some blunt pedal spikes on the Grip Kings. Yeah, Vans and
> the touring pedals seem fine for around town but there is something
> not so great about the lack of support
On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 4:21 PM, Michael Mann wrote:
> Listed in Portland but seller in Michigan. No connection and not my size (I
> wish).
> http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/1712824304.html
>
Odd - I emailed that guy about that one last week. I asked if he
wanted to sell just the f/f. He s
On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 4:33 PM, Seth Vidal wrote:
> On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 4:21 PM, Michael Mann wrote:
>> Listed in Portland but seller in Michigan. No connection and not my size (I
>> wish).
>> http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/1712824304.html
>>
>
> Od
I had a little mishap on my bike yesterday. Riv content - it was my
atlantis and it's not badly abused by it. But I'm pretty confident I'm
going to be spending some quality time with my front brakes soon.
http://skvidal.wordpress.com/2010/04/29/what-kind-of-day-it-has-been/
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On Thu, Apr 29, 2010 at 1:41 PM, newenglandbike wrote:
> Gee that doesn't sound fun. Hope you're OK man. Any indication at
> all as to why the front wheel just locked up like that? Sounds like
> you weren't going too fast since you were just waving the cars back,
> which is lucky.
>
I susp
On Fri, Apr 30, 2010 at 3:00 PM, Me wrote:
> Too small for me, have one I am about to build up, but did want to
> say...
>
> I LOVE that price!!
>
> Something about the specificity of your price just made me smile!!
> NOT 583 and NOT 585, darnit I want 584!
>
Well it is a 650b. 584 makes sense. :
On Sun, May 2, 2010 at 5:38 PM, Bob wrote:
> I realize this post is not Rivendell-related--I hope it's OK. My
> sense is that the group members here might know a few things about
> other fine bicycles, and I would appreciate an opinion.
>
> I have a 1985 Trek 720. I have upgraded it over the year
On Sun, May 2, 2010 at 6:07 PM, Bob wrote:
> Thanks--I forgot to post the size. I believe they sized their touring
> frames by inch back then, so this is a 24-inch frame, or about 60cm.
>
> I was hoping the frame had some collector desirability?
>
Bob,
I was kidding about the size thing - 58-61c
On Sun, May 2, 2010 at 6:11 PM, Bob wrote:
> I suppose another option (besides selling) is to get over it & use
> this bike in the same manner that I use all my other (more ordinary)
> bikes, i.e., ride it without a mind to its value, and enjoy it.
>
that's always a good idea. I can't think of a
On Sun, May 2, 2010 at 7:51 PM, cyclotourist wrote:
> My pleasure.
>
> If you have the flexibility on where to locate, I think San Diego should be
> high on your list. Spend some time down there checking it out. Our post
> ride conversation centered around what a great cycling city SD is. Esteb
there was a quite-long a homer hilsen poem posted to rivbike on
saturday or sunday. I read it - it was amusing in its length and
content.
But now it's gone.
anyone know where it went?
I liked it just the same - maybe I can find it in my rss cache.
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On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 4:43 PM, Marty wrote:
> Forgive the long-ish post to follow. I wrote this one years ago (or so
> it seems) when the stand-alone AHH website was up and there was a $20
> credit in the offing. There were a number of good poems crafted for
> the site. Not sure what happened to
On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 9:01 PM, eflayer wrote:
> just posted to the Riv site.
>
> Waterford is building Hillbornes? Larger ones will have two top
> tubes? Two top tubes on a 56 cm frame?
>
> "Here's what's coming:
> Orange, side-pull, 56cm and 60cm Sam Hillborne frames arriving from
> Taiwan mi
On Tue, May 4, 2010 at 9:24 AM, Mike wrote:
> The bike looks perfect and the ride epic. I'm really leaning towards
> putting mustache bars on the Hilsen this summer. I think I need to try
> them out. What did you end up doing about the stem?
>
> I was looking through your flickr page and it appear
On Tue, May 4, 2010 at 3:31 PM, happyriding wrote:
> On May 4, 7:26 am, Seth Vidal wrote:
>>
>> I'd just like to put a plug in for cable splitters. It can make
>> pulling the bars/levers and trying something different much easier and
>> pleasant.
>>
>
&g
On Thu, May 6, 2010 at 12:14 AM, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> And I have short arms for my height, so low bars aren't simply a means
> of accommodating a weird build.
Here's what I want to know. What is the size/proportion of legs/torso
arms/height that is expected and/or designed for?
I'd like to be
On Thu, May 6, 2010 at 12:25 AM, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> Do you mean, "that is expected by Rivendell and designed for by Rivendell"?
> IOW, what build does Grant have in mind when he designs his bikes?
> I'd guess the normal range.
Yes - but I don't know what 'normal' is. This is why I asked. :)
On Thu, May 6, 2010 at 12:32 AM, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> Can you find shirts and pants that fit you in the men's section at large
> chain stores? Then you are normal, no?
>
Shirts, if they are in the 'Tall' section. I find I can't keep them
tucked in if they are not.
and Pants if they are normali
On Thu, May 6, 2010 at 4:52 PM, Shakesbiker wrote:
> I appreciate all of the great info about this great bike. I wonder if
> anyone knows where to find information about the naming. Was this a
> favorite dog of Grant's or did the name make reference to a literary
> dog? This could be another ve
On Fri, May 7, 2010 at 5:43 PM, JoelMatthews wrote:
>> I'd say organic gardening is a Rivish hobby too, don't you think?
>
> Definitely. Especially so given the attention to detail and flair
> your pictures demonstrate. Lovely garden.
No kidding.
That's just gorgeous.
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On Mon, May 10, 2010 at 2:58 PM, Kaptain Amerika
wrote:
> I'm the writer...
>
> utility = useful/practical/utilitarian, as opposed to one-trick-pony
> road and mtn bikes that I consider purely "recreational" and reliant
> on "support." utility is the umbrella term for touring and city bikes.
> it'
On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 11:40 AM, GeorgeS wrote:
> I have been experiencing an annoying clicking from the cranks/BB which
> cannot be heard when the bike is on the stand but which immediately
> starts when I am actually peddling. I changed out the pedals and the
> clicking remained. Then I chang
On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 3:51 PM, wile wrote:
> I have a PBH of 89 and ride a 63cm AHH. I was given the exact same
> option from Rivendell - either 61 or 63 would work. However, Rich
> advised me that with handlebars set up the same way (shorter stem on
> the 63), the 63 would handle better. I'm
On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 5:16 PM, Jim Van Orsdol wrote:
> For sale is my 64cm Rambouillet, RBO576, bare (unpainted) frame and fork
> which I purchased new from PJW in 2005. Probably ridden under 100
> miles before a neck injury relegated it to living room art. It has
> been recently fitted with int
On Wed, May 12, 2010 at 1:54 PM, Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles
wrote:
> I don't think Michael is lurking here at the RBW Owners Bunch, so I
> thought linking to his Hillborne review might be helpful to those
> considering the bike:
>
> http://mdoleman.blogspot.com/2010/05/rivendell-sam-hillborne.ht
On Fri, May 14, 2010 at 2:00 PM, William wrote:
> What? An internet forum where you have to use the hyperbole filter on
> posts? Shocking.
>
You know who else used hyperbole filters?!? Hitler!
:)
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On Fri, May 14, 2010 at 2:15 PM, William wrote:
> Very well played, SV
>
> Are you suggesting we add: "Reductio as Hitlerum" to the new Riv model
> names list?
>
:-D
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On Fri, May 14, 2010 at 5:14 PM, wrote:
> I say the more bike related posts the better!
> There's certainly a "riv style" even if if they aren't all Rivendell
> products, why be so picky?
> Keep 'em coming!
>
this is the rivendell list.
bicycle-lifestyle - a lovely list run by peter white is o
On Wed, May 19, 2010 at 3:01 AM, CycloFiend wrote:
> Made me dig through my ref's and refind this link:
>
> http://www.habcycles.com/fitting.html
>
> and I'll work through this when my brain is better..
>
> http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/view/53925.html
>
> oh, and though this is set up more
On Thu, May 20, 2010 at 10:56 AM, Cycletex wrote:
> I'll be riding 80 miles in the Real Ale Ride out of Blanco, Texas
> Saturday and am sitting, staring at my Atlantis wondering whether I
> should leave it alone and ride in be-fendered, be-basketed curmudgeon
> mode or remove the accouterments, ch
Looking good!
http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/toursacks-rear-panniers/20-215
and I love to see that the brand-v ones will be in at the same time.
that rocks.
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On Sun, May 23, 2010 at 5:22 PM, cyclotourist wrote:
> Serious, five years is a large chunk of time. How'z ya' feeiln' two days
> later?
>
>
> On Sun, May 23, 2010 at 2:16 PM, Philip Williamson
> wrote:
>>
>>
>> Congratulations on getting back on the bike - that can be a great
>> relief after fi
On Mon, May 24, 2010 at 12:50 PM, andrew hill wrote:
> hi folks,
>
> thanks to Steve for selling me a used pair of bar ends that i could
> experiment with - i found that the cork grips slip over em pretty well, so i
> put em toward the center of the bull moose bars and voila - another hand
> po
On Mon, May 24, 2010 at 2:41 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
wrote:
> IMO, you'd gain very little and make the bike potentially dangerous to
> ride by doing this conversion. The Hilsen has ample tire and fender
> clearance. Not sure you'd improve that in a meaningful way by going to
> 650B, assum
On Mon, May 24, 2010 at 3:21 PM, JoelMatthews wrote:
>> clearly what we need is a parimoto or thereabouts in 700c.
>
> Ironic that the one big complaint about 650B is tire availability yet
> many wish the Hetre and Pari Moto came in 700c.
>
Kinda makes sense, though. If you can only put out a lim
On Fri, May 28, 2010 at 12:38 PM, Allingham II, Thomas J
wrote:
> There's a 60cm seat tube Wilbury frameset in green at Mt. Airy Bicycles in
> Maryland. Here's the website: http://www.bike123.com/ I think they're
> looking for something close to 2 large, though.
>
I looked at that one up-clos
On Sun, May 30, 2010 at 3:43 AM, ShawntelBlack wrote:
> Can you recommend a metal fender that will fit a 40mm tire.
>
Any of the 52mm fenders that VO or Honjo sell should work just fine.
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On Mon, May 31, 2010 at 3:08 PM, Leslie wrote:
> Bicycle-friendly village. Great place to hang
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/4656588787/";
> title="Ocracoke_light by LNBright, on Flickr"> height="640" alt="Ocracoke_light" />
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> http://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/4
On Mon, May 31, 2010 at 6:39 PM, Rene Sterental wrote:
> Is this the tire to go for? I have to select a good all purpose tire
> for my daughter's Betty. Would appreciate some suggestions.
>
Aren't the col-de-vie the pasela-work-a-like for 650b?
Maybe one of the schwalbes?
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On Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 10:09 AM, cyclotourist wrote:
> A very nice write up. As positive as it could possibly get. I hope it
> sends some interest Rivendell's way!
>
Though the deal about the weight vs a MCRB makes me twitch.
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On Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 6:56 PM, Joe Bernard wrote:
> I'm sure it does, sir. My point is it may take a little more fiddling
> to keep that way if you're not a 'constant index fiddler', which I
> happen to be. I had a very long recumbent that took more time to get
> 'right' than my other bikes.
>
I
On Fri, Jun 4, 2010 at 9:57 AM, Larry Powers wrote:
> Maybe this is a better question for a frame builder but would wider tubes
> solve the problem just as well as a double top tube? My steel tandem uses
> slightly oversized tubing to add some rigidity. Given the size of the bike
> the wider tub
so.
I'm just now able to ride my bike again since breaking a bone in my
right elbow and doing some soft-tissue damage. I've ridden the
atlantis with albatross bars, the kogswell p-58 with noodles and bar
end shifters and the burley tandem with sti shifters.
And I've found a new reason to not like
Just saw this today
http://hiawathacyclery.blogspot.com/2010/06/ok-we-lied.html
so if you didn't get one before - you might want to try now.
I have no affiliation with HC - I just liked the print.
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On Sun, Jun 6, 2010 at 5:21 PM, jamison brosseau
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> I am interested in seeing if anyone out there has a 62 cm Saluki they
> would be willing to part with. Mostly interested in Frame only, but
> would be open to a complete bike.
> thanks,
There's a 63cm s&s coupled AHH on craigslist right
All I can say is wow. Those are REALLY attractive.
LOTS of pictures here:
http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/toursacks-rear-panniers/20-215
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On Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 9:18 PM, wrote:
> Can't comment on the Boxy bag but the seat bag sucks. On two occasions on
> brevets the Velcro fasteners opened and the bag was not even fully loaded.
> Even when it has the basics (tubes, tire irons, basic tools, etc., it sort
> of hangs there. It is
On Fri, Jun 11, 2010 at 11:42 AM, Gino Zahnd wrote:
> http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/hub-shiners/18-331
>
> Gino 'tire wipers were the new low trail' Z
>
Gino,
Since you work on the riv website - do you think you could add a
feature for us?
How about a "items changed in the last N days" s
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