I center punch the seat post, stem and handlebars for ease of re-
assembly at the start of tours.
On Aug 6, 7:30 am, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
I bought that romulus from andrew on the list and I hadn't had much
chance to ride it due to family drama but recently I was riding it
more
It is my understanding that the riv road geometry changed over it's
production time. My '96 54cm Road Standard with a 73 degree seat tube
has a stand over height of right about 79cm with 700x28c tires. 61 -
54 is 7cm seat tube difference, plus a slightly more slack seat tube
72.5 according to
I don't mark seatposts, I measure from the pedal axle to the saddle top
along the top tube, and write the number in an Excel spreadsheet. Reason
is, I have 170 and 172.5 mm cranks on different bikes, and I've found my
extended leg position needs to be the same across bikes. Also, I have
Hi,
Here's a link to the the specs on my 63.5 cm Riv as an example:
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QcCa4M8hwDI/SlusiESSwVI/AG0/EEdsStukMxI/s1600-h/joe.jpg
I have a PBH of nearly 83cm, or 6cm, longer than the original poster, and this
frame works well for me.
There's also a link on the
Bike has sold.
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Price reduced to 1400 + shipping and paypal fees. If you just want the
F/F/HS, 975 + shipping and paypal
On Jun 27, 2:19 pm, bcs bcsp...@yahoo.com wrote:
I am a lurker here but haven't really posted. This bike will be
I measure with a tape measure from crank bolt to the place on the seat
where my sit bones rest (usually the widest point) to make sure i take
into account saddle setback, and then i mark my seatpost with
electrical tape. Tape seems to be the common choice for pro mechanics
in this application.
On Fri, Aug 6, 2010 at 12:34 PM, Jeremy Till jeremy.t...@gmail.com wrote:
I measure with a tape measure from crank bolt to the place on the seat
where my sit bones rest (usually the widest point) to make sure i take
into account saddle setback, and then i mark my seatpost with
electrical tape.
Awesome! I might just extend my ride a little tomorrow.
On Thu, Aug 5, 2010 at 9:20 PM, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote:
On Thu, Aug 5, 2010 at 9:02 PM, Clayton Scott clayton...@gmail.com
wrote:
My favorite so far is through valleyford, occidental, monte rio.
If you're in the
A centimeter can make a huge difference. YEARS ago (20?), I was
assisted with fit on my bicycles. During that fit procedure, my saddle
was RAISED a saddle. For the first several rides it felt terrible as
things got stretched out a bit and I began using different muscles.
BUT, eventually it did
Just followed it on a map. Looks epic!
Thanks for sharing!
On Thu, Aug 5, 2010 at 9:20 PM, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote:
On Thu, Aug 5, 2010 at 9:02 PM, Clayton Scott clayton...@gmail.com
wrote:
My favorite so far is through valleyford, occidental, monte rio.
If you're in
I finally made it up to RMNP yesterday. Parked at the Fall River
Visitor Center, and pedaled through the Fall River Entrance (cheaper
entrance fee if on a bike). I followed the Fall River Mixed Randonee
route as seen over at Alpine Bicycle Club (www.alpinebicycle.org).
The route follows the
On Aug 6, 2010, at 9:30 AM, Seth Vidal wrote:
Now - here's a silly question for everyone. If you have a bike where
you routinely have to move things around to do work on it or to
transport it - what do y'all use to mark your seatpost height? I'm not
sure I want to score it - I've tried
To all who are posting routes and comments: Thanks!!! Now to study it
all!
Christine
On Aug 3, 11:14 am, CR Masterson crmaster...@gmail.com wrote:
I'm happy to BART across the bay, head up through Marin. Or any other
way you have fallen in love with. It would be nice avoid huge trucks,
I'm sure Alex is on the case if he's around. Maybe he's on vacation.
Ryan
On Aug 6, 8:40 am, Frankwurst fbr...@jwperry.com wrote:
Near as I can tell it's down.
On Aug 6, 10:17 am, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote:
I know a few of you here participate in both lists, has the server
gone
When installing some CR720's today on the Bombadil, I found out they
conflict big time with a Marks front rack, mounted at the braze-ons
below the canti bosses. This is not good. When installed, the brakes
cannot open to get the tire out, they hit the struts of the Nitto. Is
this a secret that I
Jay,
FANTASTIC report!! I really need to get up there to ride. Seems silly
to be so close in Denver and only get up there once a decade.
Beautiful pictures too.
Brad
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Thanks for the GREAT report and pictures. My wife and I live in Boulder
and this looks like a perfect ride for our Atlantis/Heron. What was the
distance up Fall River Road? I assume the elevation gain is about 3000'.
It's been far too long since we've ridden our bikes in RMNP.
Best
I think the recommended rack for cantilever brakes is the Mini-Front which
is very like the Mark's except for the stays and other attachments. I've got
the Mini-Front and CR720 on my QB.
From Riv...
Mark's:
Our own Mark Abele came up with this design, and Nitto executed it
perfectly. Basically,
Thanks Brad! And let me know if you ever want to go for a ride. I'm
always up for new routes and folks. I'm headed up Mt. Evans in the
morning if you're interested...
-Jay
On Aug 6, 3:36 pm, jinxed hbcl...@yahoo.com wrote:
Jay,
FANTASTIC report!! I really need to get up there to ride.
Yeah, that sounds like one of those incompatibilities you only come
across through personal experience. You could try some lower-profile
brakes or the Nitto M12 rack.
On Aug 6, 4:49 pm, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote:
When installing some CR720's today on the Bombadil, I found out they
I couldn't get the Mark's Rack to work on the front of my bike with the
CR720 cantis either. I ended up putting it on the rear and it fits just
fine (although it is a bit short compared to most rear racks).
Aaron Young
Rochester, NY
On Fri, Aug 6, 2010 at 7:31 PM, Ginz theg...@gmail.com
Thanks for that Bob.
It seems my choice is a new rack or some extra long struts mounted to
the mid low braze-ons instead of below the canti's. Riv is out of the
long struts though.
I guess I can mount the Nitto 2 strut rack in the front either.
Gheese.
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Thanks for that Bob and Aaron.
It seems my choice is a new rack or some extra long struts mounted to
the mid low braze-ons instead of below the canti's. Riv is out of the
long struts though.
Or in the back. I already tried that, though I preferred it up front.
I guess I can mount the Nitto 2
Thanks Doug! I don't have a computer on that bike, but from the map
it's 13 miles from the entrance to the visitor's center. Then another
mile or two to the high point. The descent back to the entrance is
longer: maybe 20 miles. Almost 4000' of elevation gain, but nothing
steep at all. The
Really though .. this is the third brake I've tried using on the
Bombadil. I was hoping to use one paired set. Right now I have a mixed
set of vintage Shimano canti's on there. The canti bosses are
irregular in depth, so some brakes bind when tightened on the rear.
Darn quirks. Sigh .
I
Strange that this has come up. Have lowered the saddle on two of my
three bikes recently. In part because someone out and out mocked me
on a ride a few weeks ago. (No person I knew, just a random rider
going by with an exaggerated hip motion and yelling something).
Also have been doing
Thanks for the info folks.
The frame in question is a 97 and has these dimensions
61.5cm C to C seat tube, 63cm C to T
60cm C to C top tube
44.5cm chain stay, +/- 'cause they're adjustable
72 degree seat ube
73 degree head tube
6cm trail
On Aug 6, 12:22 pm, Joe Bartoe jbar...@hotmail.com
I know this to be true since I recently replaced my 90mm stem with a
75mm one and it made a huge difference in my comfort and performance.
I ended up with slightly lower bars relative to the saddle and closer
to me. I knew I needed to make the change as my current all rounder
style bike is longer
I am trying to decide whether to purchase a Sam Hillborne or
Hunqapillar.
I currently do 90% of my riding on the road without any load. However
one of the attractions of both bikes is that I can also ride them off-
road the other 10% of the time. I like the exta stoutness of the
Hunqapillar
I briefly had an Atlantis and test rode a Hillborne. Both unloaded.
I liked the feel of the Hillborne better--lighter and less stiff.
Ryan
On Aug 6, 8:54 pm, ewb ebons...@optonline.net wrote:
I am trying to decide whether to purchase a Sam Hillborne or
Hunqapillar.
I currently do 90% of my
OK - I just did this sizing exercise by pedaling backwards in the garage,
and dropped my seat about 3cm (!!) before my hips stopped bobbing. This
will be an interesting experiment in fit. My legs have been a bit on the
sore side as of late.
That's what I love about fitting advice - very
Sounds really close to a 63 Romulus...
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/romulus/pages/17-downtubedecal.html
Standover is listed as 87.7 so it might be a tight squeeze. That
being said I ride a 64 Rambouillet (standover listed at 87.8) and I
have a soh of about 88.5 and it's probably my
One concern that I have is whether the extra stoutness of the Hunqapillar
will make it more sluggish (less
zippy) than the Hillborne.
Riding characteristics are influenced far more by the geometry and
choice of tires/wheels. Assuming the geometry and specs are close,
you can make the Hunq a
Garth,
Without pictures I may be visualizing this incorrectly...but, (as
Robert pointed out) can you bend the lower stays in a manner similar
to the mini-front rack to allow the cantilevers to open wider?
Part of the fun frustration of assembling a unique bicycle is making
everything work
I had not thought of using a center punch...good idea. I usually use
a sharpie and re-mark occasionally.
I don't change the saddle height with crank length (175 or 180mm) or
shoe type. When I purchased the Rambouillet in 2003 I lucked into a
bar reach and height that was very comfortable. All
On Aug 7, 7:17 am, Angus angusle...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
Garth,
Without pictures I may be visualizing this incorrectly...but, (as
Robert pointed out) can you bend the lower stays in a manner similar
to the mini-front rack to allow the cantilevers to open wider?
Part of the fun
I think your description is exactly what the Hillborne is all about.
90% road with the ability to do light loads and GREAT for light off
road rails trails and such. The Hunqapillar can be made quicker but
is still designed to be a trail/heavy touring bike. The only thing
that would worry me is
somewhere on youtube is a video of Mark at riv bending them with a
hammer and vise, you do not need to heat them, just do it like you
mean it. The vise holds them at the same time and orientation for a
syncronised bend. Call riv and talk to mark or one of the guys for
moral support, they may
here's the link to Mark bending struts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65yQS1AuAfc
-Jay
On Aug 7, 8:01 am, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote:
somewhere on youtube is a video of Mark at riv bending them with a
hammer and vise, you do not need to heat them, just do it like you
mean it. The vise
Another thing about fitting advice is this small piece of it: be wary of
large changes.
3 cm is a lot, whether you are going up or down. If you were to lower your
saddle sufficiently, you'd start to incur patellar pain. This is one sign
it's too low. And if you don't find patellar pain early
I agree with Johnny ... what you described is the target use for the
Hillborne. The Hillborne certainly rides well on the pavement and
gravel.
My suggestion is to consider the double top-tube version available in
the 56cm+ sizes.
With the extra toptube, I don't think the total weight of rider +
Have a Hillborne. Currently weigh 220. Last year, when I got the
bike, was closer to 240. Did a couple of S24O camping trips with
about 20 pounds or so of stuff. No problem.
Then again, Patrick Moore has loaded his Hillborne up with 50 plus
pounds added to whatever his weight is (170ish?) and
Seth, just curious but were you originally setting your SH based on
the Riv method of PBH minus 10 or 11cm?
Glad you found a comfortable position for your Romulus.
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Hey Ernie, I think Joel makes a good point about wheels and tires
having a significant effect on how the bike feels. It does seem like
the Hillborne is designed around mid sized tires (32 to 44) as
oppoesed the Hunqa which is designed around larger tires. Doesn't it
say somewhere that the
On Sat, Aug 7, 2010 at 11:41 AM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
Seth, just curious but were you originally setting your SH based on
the Riv method of PBH minus 10 or 11cm?
Glad you found a comfortable position for your Romulus.
On the atlantis I was, yes - but the problem is, I think - the
Just measured my '01 Riv Road. It's a 61cm frame and has an ~87cm standover
middle of the tube. I have an 89cm PBH.
On Fri, Aug 6, 2010 at 11:32 PM, rob markwardt robmar...@hotmail.comwrote:
Sounds really close to a 63 Romulus...
Hey guys, thanks for the help. After a ride to clear my head and
watching the video, I reconfigured and lowered the rack, with a little
bending of the struts, and everything just fits!
I do have one more question though, regarding the pad holders hitting
the fork blades the front , which is
Riv content: both of these items will go with my '99 Joe Custom Riv 571
gofast fixie.
I just got an excellent deal from a boblist member on a 60/40 wool/plastic
jersey, med blue to match the darker blue of the Riv and, point of this
post:
A NR front hub, probaby late model: has little allen
I am trying to sell my Sam Hill: 56, Waterford, cantis,
ex-Riv-floor-example. Front low rider racks added aftermarket. Loaded
(fenders, dyno, rear Tubus Logo rack, cages, computer, pump) for $2400
professional boxed and shipped within CONUS.
NOTE: Front rack, bottle, Honka Hoota not included.
After getting the CR720 on the front, I notice they I have to put the
hanger quite a bit off center for it to pull evenly. The spring adjust
screws help a little ,but not enough. My previous brakes had no spring
adjustment and the pull was dead straight.
Any ideas would be appreciated.
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In five years of riding my Rambouillet I have never experienced any
front end shimmy - until this morning. I was coming down VT 108 from
Smugglers Notch and as the bike hit 45 mph I shifted my hands from the
drops to the center, to get into a tuck, and all of a sudden I got
this slight, but
I'm reorganizing some space and came across two Shimano Bio-pace
chainrings. One is 48 tooth, the other 38, 110 BCD. They are pretty beat
up looking (mostly on the inboard side) with scuffs from chains, but the
teeth are fairly intact, with lots of miles left in them. They came from
the
Hi Michael,
My AHH is a great descending bike with no shimmy whatsoever, but with a Mark's
rack and an Acorn Rando Bag on the front, it shimmy's. I suspect that it's a
fork rake and trail issue that makes these bikes a little less stable with a
front load (even a light one). FYI, this
To add a radius to the bend you can bend them over a dowel/wood broom
handle. I do it in the vise ala the video except with a dowel in
there too.
I don't think it would be a problem in this case, but aluminum doesn't
like sharp corners too much.
Angus
On Aug 7, 9:31 am, J. Burkhalter
Michael,
I have run a Rambouillet with tires measuring just less than 25mm
wide. I have not had a shimmy on this bike at any time.
Angus
On Aug 7, 2:37 pm, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote:
In five years of riding my Rambouillet I have never experienced any
front end shimmy - until this
I have two old WoolyWarm jerseys that I haven't worn in quite some time and
I'm wondering if anyone here might be interested in them. They are used.
Repeat, they are used. Some of the buttons have been re-sewn on, they have
some small holes in them, some stitching is loose. I toured with these
Thanks again all
so, it seems that my PBH has changed (unikely)
or I have had the wrong measurement.
My wife and I just re-measured a few times with differen't tapes and
have come up with 88cm
Anyway,
I hope to get the frame
best
On Aug 7, 1:14 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
It'd be interesting to lower your stem a little and try again.
On Aug 7, 2:37 pm, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote:
In five years of riding my Rambouillet I have never experienced any
front end shimmy - until this morning. I was coming down VT 108 from
Smugglers Notch and as the bike hit 45
At least it's always a great relationship building activity.
On Sat, Aug 7, 2010 at 2:33 PM, ejg egi...@maine.rr.com wrote:
Thanks again all
so, it seems that my PBH has changed (unikely)
or I have had the wrong measurement.
My wife and I just re-measured a few times with differen't tapes
Phil,
I have a 36 hole Nuovo Record small flange hub on the front of my
Rivendell Road Standard. My 1977 Schwinn Paramount, which I recently
converted to a 700c wheel size, has NR small flange hubs on both the
front and rear. These were all NOS hubs when I purchased them.
IMO don't think anyone
Whoops!! Sorry about that Patrick, I obviously messed up on the
salutation for my reply (unless you want to change your name to
Phil...)..
Sorry,
Jim
On Aug 7, 3:59 pm, Jim Cloud cloud...@aol.com wrote:
Phil,
I have a 36 hole Nuovo Record small flange hub on the front of my
Rivendell Road
It had been way too long since I'd been out to Mormon Emigrant Trail, so I
packed up the Riv Road this morning and headed for the mountains. An hour
later, I was at Jenkinson Lake, ready to start the climb, which is basically
about 28 miles of almost uninterrupted uphill. Nothing super steep,
Phil, Patrick, Hey You, whatever...
On Sat, Aug 7, 2010 at 5:33 PM, Jim Cloud cloud...@aol.com wrote:
Whoops!! Sorry about that Patrick, I obviously messed up on the
salutation for my reply (unless you want to change your name to
Phil...)..
Sorry,
Jim
On Aug 7, 3:59 pm, Jim Cloud
I've a few NR and SR hubsets in the display case. Have not found the
right wheel build project for them. I almost put one set to work this
Spring. Then out of no where Peter Weigle modifies a set of Gran
Sports and puts them up for sale. Couldn't resist.
On Aug 7, 1:31 pm, PATRICK MOORE
Speaking of hubs: When I went to pick up my Sam HIll last month from Dave
Porter, framebuilder and Frame List member, he offered me various NOS things
kept from a long life involved with things bicycle, including a NIB 36 hole,
front and rear NR hubset, for $40. I couldn't resist, and bought the
So, I had some things to ponder. Not terribly important, but
unresolved, and its high time we bring them to some conclusion. So, I
went for 60 miles up and down the coast for some sometimes
lollygagging, sometimes hard riding, with lots of stops for thinking,
writing, and looking out upon the
Hey.
I'd go Hillborne. Presuming the 10% non-road riding you describe is
*not* actual single-track, intentional-impediment, ascend/descend
barely-a-trail mountain-brand mountain biking, then the Hillborne is
well suited for your described riding.
If the 10% *is* that sort of riding, go Hunqa or
Esteban:
Your description of the Protovelo ride qualities sounds like my
Atlantis. On the rare occasion when I ride something else, even if I
enjoy it, there's always something about getting back on the Atlantis
feeling at home.
You realize when you do something like this, it just invites
Michael,
Impeccable timing. Last weekend I was descending on my Rambouillet
and noticed something similar (tires = 700x27 Rolly Poly). Above 35
mph, it's not exactly the shimmy/speed wobble you describe but an
unnerving twitchiness/skittishness in the front end. At speeds of
40-50 mph
Eric:
You're doing the same thing for the Sierra's that Esteban did for the
beach. Now I know I wasted a perfectly good day doing other
stuff.
dougP
On Aug 7, 5:09 pm, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote:
It had been way too long since I'd been out to Mormon Emigrant Trail, so I
packed up
Lots of interesting thoughts and suggestions here. I haven't heard
from anyone who thinks the very narrow tires might have contributed to
it. It is true that I was going really fast, but I have gone even
faster with no issues in the past. The road surface was chip seal
in good condition; I
Thanks for bending tips Angus, they're really helpful.
Thomas your idea has me thinking . I'm going to try cutting
some strips of clear chainstay protector and put those inside the fork
blades where it hits. My paint is Dupont Imron, so it does chip and
all , sometimes easier than one
That reminds me - need to get back there some day. Need a ride along
the boardwalk at Mission Beach.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Aug 7, 11:11 pm, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote:
Esteban:
Your description of the Protovelo ride qualities sounds like my
Atlantis. On the rare occasion
nope,
thanks for the responses and the help.
also, i think it was a hair too big for me, so the search goes on.
On Aug 8, 1:22 am, rob markwardt robmar...@hotmail.com wrote:
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Some data points:
I have a Rivendell Road Custom, a Rambouillet, an Atlantis, two Miyata
Exercisers, a Miyata Road Gentleman, four Raleighs and a Peugeot
PX-10.
They all shimmy.
For what it’s worth,
Bob Cooper
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A mixture of 700cx35mm Continental Top Touring for loaded tours and
Michelin Axial Pro 700x23 for Centuries, riding with the club, etc.
For the past 2 years I've discovered that 700x33. Jack Brown
Greens serve both purposes. Bike feels equally stable with
Greetings,
I'm looking to either sell or trade my Mark's Rack by nitto. I had
it for a different bike with sidepull brakes and now that I'm using V
brakes the design is no longer pertinent. I'd love to trade it for a
Mini Front to put on my Hillborne.
I'd prefer a trade, but if you'd like to
Funny. I've had well over 20 bikes, all largish, and have never
experienced any shimmy. That being said I have zero desire to go
faster than 45mph.
On Aug 8, 7:46 am, Bob Cooper robertcoo...@frontiernet.net wrote:
Some data points:
I have a Rivendell Road Custom, a Rambouillet, an Atlantis,
Hi David,
My '01 61.5cm/24inch Riv Road has an 85.5cm mid-toptube standover
height. This with 10mm BB drop and RollyPoly tires. 1.5cm standover
difference between your and mine is alot! I am guessing you are riding
big cushy tires?
On Aug 7, 11:14 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
I have(or had) a Rambouillet, a Marinoni, a Soma, Bilenkey, two treks,
and an Ebisu. The only one that shimmies is the ebisu and then only
when I let go of the handlebars completely. I am not accustomed to
bikes that either shimmy or slide sideways. In 30+ tears of riding I
have lifted the rear
3000 miles on my nifty swiftys, tread is wearing off and plenty of
little holes/scars.
Any suggestions for the best commuting tire on rough and dirty city
streets, 25 miles round trip?
Or stick with the nifty swifty?
Thanks!
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Steve,
I am loving the Romulus so much already. Thank you again. Rachel and I had a
great ride afterwards heading north on the Rock Creek Trail, eventually
looping back after we found a Starbucks a block from the path where we took
a break from the heat to enjoy some icey caffeinated goodness.
If
I used Riv Fatty Rumpkins, which you can get for $25 per tire on
various online sources. I used a pair for 4000 miles and they look
good to go for another few thousands. They also are lighter and roll
faster compared to other heavy duty tires such as Schwalbes
Franklyn
On Aug 8, 2:17 pm, Steve
If I have ten bikes and they all shimmy, and Rider X has ten bikes and
none of them shimmy, I think this points in this direction:
It’s the rider, not the bike.
How else can it be explained?
Bob Cooper
On Aug 8, 3:15 pm, rob markwardt robmar...@hotmail.com wrote:
Funny. I've had well over
On Sun, 2010-08-08 at 15:31 -0700, Bob Cooper wrote:
If I have ten bikes and they all shimmy, and Rider X has ten bikes and
none of them shimmy, I think this points in this direction:
It’s the rider, not the bike.
Certainly, rider actions can initiate or exacerbate a bike's tendency to
I rode the Quickbeam this morning, I have not had the bike shimmy
before so I tried all sorts of things to see if I could get it to
shimmy. If I rode no-handed and leaned back in the seat (very little
weight on the front end) it could get a light shimmy. Any movement
forward or touching the top
I've discovered some of my favorite roads by getting lost.
Funny how you can find things by being lost!
Angus
On Aug 8, 7:06 pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
Went out for a bit of a ride today and decided to veer from my charted
course to see what this one hill I'd heard about was
I go with the Hillborne too.
You should buy a bike that are you are going to ride not one you might like
to ride. Unless you have an actual non-supported long distance tour setup
then the Sam is the better bike. I rode mine from Hong Kong to Shanghai this
past summer and don't think that I could
I like the Niffty Swifty tires. My only issue with them is the lack of
availability in Asia
On Mon, Aug 9, 2010 at 5:11 AM, d2mini d2creat...@gmail.com wrote:
3000 miles on my nifty swiftys, tread is wearing off and plenty of
little holes/scars.
Any suggestions for the best commuting tire on
Your story has caused me to resolve to get lost this week. I hope i
can do it!
Esteban
San Diego, Calif,
On Aug 8, 7:16 pm, Angus angusle...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
I've discovered some of my favorite roads by getting lost.
Funny how you can find things by being lost!
Angus
On Aug 8, 7:06
Not too big... 30mm Paselas. That's actually the weakness of the bike. It
can't ride much larger than 32mm w/out hitting the brake bridge/fork crown.
Not like current Riv bikes, that's for sure!
I don't know what the BB drop is. And in fact, there's always the chance
that I measured
On Aug 8, 5:24 am, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Stiill, it's beautiful, and we just move the aesthetics cutoff a few years
forward. So this hub would date from when?
The polished Campagnolo hubs with the allen bearing adjustment were
available from '99 to '06. You can still
David:
Are we talking YOUR BB drop, or the bikes?
Re: tire size. One nicety of converting my road std to 650B is that 38mm
Pari-Motos fit in now. Rode a hilly, hot, humid metric that way just yesterday
in fact.
Tailwinds
Bruce
From: cyclotourist
That's the sort of thing that you can do by yourself, but is always better
with a partner.
As for converting, yes, I've given it a though, but the bike is so well made
around the current size, even with it's limitations...
On Sun, Aug 8, 2010 at 10:58 PM, Esteban kemm...@gmail.com wrote:
Your story has caused me to resolve to get lost this week. I hope i
can do it!
I have this one friend who I can always count on to be in close
proximity to some sort of internet connected device. I stopped at one
intersection,
I can't get lost, I can't get confused.
Something's misplaced, maybe for good.
-from Shipyards of New Zealand by Midnight Oil.
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From: Esteban kemm...@gmail.com
Your story has caused me to resolve to get lost this week. I hope i
can do it!
Esteban
San Diego, Calif,
On Aug 8, 5:29 pm, benzzoy benz...@yahoo.com wrote:
On Aug 8, 5:24 am, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Stiill, it's beautiful, and we just move the aesthetics cutoff a few years
forward. So this hub would date from when?
The polished Campagnolo hubs with the allen bearing
Grant did a radio interview last week (8/2). I thought the group might
like to check it out. Here is the link:
http://570wkbn.com/cc-common/podcast/single_podcast.html?podcast=bicycling_today.xml
Harry
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Thank you everyone for your helpful comments.
I should have said in my original post that I have a Merlin Cyrene,
which I like for riding roads. However, I cannot carry any load and I
am limited to 700c x 28 tires. I also have a mountain bike, but I may
cannibalize it to build up either the
Hey all -
Spent a few hours rolling around Marin and Sonoma counties on
Saturday, at the annual running of the Marin Century. Had the Hilsen
all spiffed up and ready to go on the ride, which I'd anticipated
doing with Gino. Alas, 'twas not to be, and after a bit of will-I/
won't-I monologues, I
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