Will agree with Tim, that the o/p should check his brake pads.
However, will also agree with David Craig and suggest the person also
pull the tire, tube and rim strip and make sure there are no cracks in
the rim with that wear. Had two Velocity rims crack internally, so am
more paranoid about
Good to see this. I don't have one, but do have a 26 wheel 58cm
LHT. When Surly went with that option, boy, was there a lot of
griping on the Surly list. Still are quite a few folks who don't like
it.
Then again, my dream bike would probably be a custom 61cm Atlantis for
26 wheels. Yeah, that
I think this is right. I don't think Grant has retreated from 650B
for larger sizes. He has always argued in favor of wider road tires,
28-35 mm, and that it is easier to achieve that on small frames with a
584 rim diameter because the 622 size forces unwanted compromises on
the frame design.
On 14 Aug, 03:53, carnerda...@bellsouth.net
carnerda...@bellsouth.net wrote:
My 650B Sam Hillborne has Velocity Synergy rims and Shimano Deore V-
brakes with the pads that came on them. Since new the front wheel has
had a little tick with each revolution while braking. I assumed this
was a
We're having dates, times and routes under discussion right now.
Check out the conversation and see if you can fit a great ride with some
even greater people into your schedule!
http://www.flickr.com/groups/socal_rivendell_bicycle_appreciation_society/discuss/72157624523700361/
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Classy setup, Jason. I think fellow lister Nathan has used Albatross
bars with a handlebar bag and standard size front rack (no decauler,
though):
http://tinyurl.com/23o7aft
Btw, what size bottom bracket are you using with those cranks on the
Bleriot?
Happy Sunday,
Lee
On Aug 14, 4:04 pm,
Is it possible the retreat from larger sized 650b is simply a
business decision? I get the impression, no hard facts, that there is
less demand for larger sizes, especially over say 62 cm, than the mid-
range, so it would follow that demand larger sizes spec'd for a non
traditional wheel size is
its the VO 118mm BB.
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Over the years, Rivendell has trimmed its offering of larger sizes,
independent of tire size. They don't offer anything equivalent to the
Redwood, which went to 68, and have stopped offering the Atlantis in
even a 64. I don't own an Atlantis but if it came in a 64, I would be
tempted.
michael
Very enjoyable! Thanks.
On Aug 15, 4:37 am, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote:
I'm way late with this, but here's a link to my set of photos from
this year's Cirque in Leesburg VA. Plenty of Singer, Herse, Witcomb,
Weigle, classic Italian, etc., etc.This is a great show for anyone who
loves the
I'm new to Chicago, and rented a place in what I thought was the old
Dr. Scholls factory in Old Town. Nice brick building, beamed ceilings
etc. Even had a bike lift in my place when I moved in. Found out today
that before the Doctor, it was home to Western Wheel Works - maker of
Crescent bicycles,
Link to the proof here:
http://tinyurl.com/23gk9au
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On Aug 15, 10:29 am, RoadieRyan rya...@hotmail.com wrote:
Is it possible the retreat from larger sized 650b is simply a
business decision? I get the impression, no hard facts, that there is
less demand for larger sizes, especially over say 62 cm, than the mid-
range, so it would follow that
Two distinct but complementary phenomena. The larger sizes I was
speaking of in the context of Riv retreating from 650B in larger sizes
are sizes above 52 cm (e.g., the Hillborne comes in 650B only in 48 and
52 cm). 54-60 cm don't constitute large sizes for outlier huge
people, these constitute
On Sun, 2010-08-15 at 06:47 -0700, MichaelH wrote:
I think this is right. I don't think Grant has retreated from 650B
for larger sizes. He has always argued in favor of wider road tires,
28-35 mm, and that it is easier to achieve that on small frames with a
584 rim diameter because the 622
On Sun, 2010-08-15 at 05:05 -0700, JoelMatthews wrote:
I always thought of 584/650B as a way to get more tire in the right
frame size with all the right clearances for fenders, etc. more than
any other reason.
Most likely the case. Combination of the market that makes up the
650b owners
On Sat, 2010-08-14 at 19:20 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
Why are 650B tires better rolling and smoother than 700c tires, all
things else being equal? If I understand wheels, the bigger the
diameter, the smoother the ride.
All things are not equal. Compare just about any 700C x 38 tire with a
Steve,
I guess this discussion merits another on the subject of the
availability of 700C size tires that are designed around the
parameters of the Gran Bois Hetre or Pacenti Pari-Moto (wide
[38-42mm], supple sidewalls, lightweight and with fine herringbone
tread patterns). Why doesn't anyone make
On Sun, 2010-08-15 at 15:08 -0700, Jim Cloud wrote:
Steve,
I guess this discussion merits another on the subject of the
availability of 700C size tires that are designed around the
parameters of the Gran Bois Hetre or Pacenti Pari-Moto (wide
[38-42mm], supple sidewalls, lightweight and with
What is the current estimated time of arrival of the Hunqua?
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On Aug 15, 8:35 am, Jim jfxdinn...@gmail.com wrote:
What is the current estimated time of arrival of the Hunqua?
Probably best to give Rivendell a call directly on Monday morning.
They'll have pretty much the official word on it.
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To save a call, I happened to get an Email from Grant this weekend,
and he mentioned that they would be ready in September. I can't say -
and he didn't say - how long to get into the ship mode once they have
them, so I would not expect a 9-1 box at your door if you're on the
list. Paint is still
First, thanks to all who have shared their experience, observations and
advice.
Here are the brake pads:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/carner/4892840374/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/carner/4892244553/
I removed the tire and rim tape and closely inspected the rim. I saw no
signs of even tiny
The 58cm Betty Foy takes 650B, is a super bike, and would easily fit a
6'0 or 6'1 dude. I'm only half joking. Maybe not even half. With
drop bars on a dirt drop stem, that would be a super touing/rando
bike. Only one water bottle cage but otherwise would have everything
you need.
On Aug 15,
Waterford and Toyo? Wow, that's a lot of changes. I thought it was
going to be a Taiwan frame.
On Aug 15, 3:44 pm, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote:
To save a call, I happened to get an Email from Grant this weekend,
and he mentioned that they would be ready in September. I can't say -
and he
I think I recall from way back that they said the forks were going to
be made by Toyo, so maybe the frames and the forks come together there
and then on to WC. I really can't recall what the logistics were, or
if they were ever talked about. Not sure it even matters. It's a world
frame for sure.
On Aug 15, 3:19 pm, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:
There's no Consumer Reports of bike tires, either. So if there was a
diamond out there amongst all the hybrid tires, who would ever know it?
Well, I think that Jan Heine has done a pretty good job of testing
bicycle tires and this
If you gotta' live somewhere, might as well be in a (former) bike factory!
On Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 12:06 PM, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote:
Link to the proof here:
http://tinyurl.com/23gk9au
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David,
If it were me, and it's not, but if it were...I wouldn't worry about
it too much. Rims wear much more when things are wet, on-road or
off. I clean and check the rims/brakes after riding in the wet to get
out all the stuff embedded in the brake pads.
I have a Sun Rhino-Lite rim on a MTB
Marty,
What good luck!
I like the picture of the factory pouring out black smoke...not
something we would advertise today :-)
Enjoy the unique home!
Angus
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Link to the proof here:
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Allow me to add my slightly more-informed two cents and say that I
would also agree. My [wholesale] distros are telling me that few of
them plan to widen their variety of 650b offerings for next year
because demand has fallen off among specialty shops and their
customers; and that demand never
Michael,
I believe Grant recently posted that he would make larger Atlantis
sizes as a special order.
I own a 64cm Atlantis and love it!
Angus
On Aug 15, 1:31 pm, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote:
Over the years, Rivendell has trimmed its offering of larger sizes,
independent of tire size.
On Sun, 2010-08-15 at 18:42 -0700, Jim Cloud wrote:
On Aug 15, 3:19 pm, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:
There's no Consumer Reports of bike tires, either. So if there was a
diamond out there amongst all the hybrid tires, who would ever know it?
Well, I think that Jan Heine
I would guess that even in the tiny niche of riders who love combined
road/dirt rides, there are more 700C bikes than 650B out there. While
Jan Heine claims that tires in the 33-44mm range or so handle best in
a 650B size (see BQ Spring 2010, p. 19), I would love to see a light,
supple 38-40/700C
Forgot to mention why the wire bead versions may be less desirable:
not because I am a weight weenie, but because the added weight of the
wire bead increases the gyroscopic force enough to impact the handling
negatively (making the bike harder to turn, and the line through
corners harder to
While I think that sounds like the perfect tire, how many non touring or
hybrid bikers are out there that can accommodate that size? Even among
Rivendell's lineup, the lighter weight bikes (Roadeo, Rambouillet) wouldn't
be able to run that size. You would need to get a Sam or an Atlantis. Not
On Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 20:44, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
While I think that sounds like the perfect tire, how many non touring or
hybrid bikers are out there that can accommodate that size? Even among
Rivendell's lineup, the lighter weight bikes (Roadeo, Rambouillet) wouldn't
I'm sure that we're not going to find an agreement on the RBW Owner's
Group site.. I think, however, that this snip I took from Sheldon
Brown's site pertaining to various sizes of tires that are available
relates to my statement about the 650B tire size.
584 mm, 650B, is the focus of this
On Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 21:18, Jim Cloud cloud...@aol.com wrote:
I stand by my comment that the traditional 650B size tire, as it was
used by the French was generally for loaded touring bikes - which
they often referred to as the Camping model. If some today are
using the size for a
On Sun, 2010-08-15 at 21:18 -0700, Jim Cloud wrote:
I'm sure that we're not going to find an agreement on the RBW Owner's
Group site.. I think, however, that this snip I took from Sheldon
Brown's site pertaining to various sizes of tires that are available
relates to my statement about the
On Sun, 2010-08-15 at 21:17 -0700, james black wrote:
On Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 20:44, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
While I think that sounds like the perfect tire, how many non touring or
hybrid bikers are out there that can accommodate that size? Even among
Rivendell's
Hi all,
I have a Carrera Andromeda that rides very similar to the Ram., and so
I am looking to change up the Ram. a bit. I have heard such good
things about the 650B, that I think it would be an interesting
experiment, and would change the ride and make the bike even more
trail worthy than it
That was my Bombadil! It was my second self-supported tour on it, and
it performed flawlessly. It was the most breathtaking tour I've ever
been on by far...Mt. St. Helens even cleared for a few moments so we
could get some pictures from one of the viewpoints. It had been
socked in with fog for
Hey Patrick, it was great meeting you and your friends. Yeah, that
climb out of Randle is impressive. I've done it as a descent and it's
amazing, it just keeps going and going. And going. Gifford Pinchot NF
is a seriously untapped cycling spot for folks in the area. I may head
that way for a mini
I want to say that there was an article in the RR about 650b
conversions and that it mentioned the Rambouillet is not a good
candidate for this. Your best bet is to call RBWHQ today and ask them
directly about it. I doubt they'll steer you wrong.
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Kathryn Hall did a 650b conversion on her Rambouillet
http://tinyurl.com/nx3dnl
On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 7:39 AM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
I want to say that there was an article in the RR about 650b
conversions and that it mentioned the Rambouillet is not a good
candidate for this.
Yah the Ram is not a good candidate because of its already-low BB drop
of 77mm.
On Aug 16, 9:39 am, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
I want to say that there was an article in the RR about 650b
conversions and that it mentioned the Rambouillet is not a good
candidate for this. Your best bet is
So the principal advantage, apart from the other one of fitting fatter tires
into frames that will fit only very skinny 622 tires, is that you can find
nicer 38mm+ tires in 584 than 32+ tires in 622? I know that that is
certainly the case for 559 and 571 -- id est, that only the skinnies come
with
On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 05:06, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:
So where's the champion?
Did I say there was a champion?
I ordered a pair of 700x37mm non-TG Paselas for the build I'm
currently working on, and expect they will be pretty good, so the
situation isn't totally dire for us
On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 7:51 AM, Rocky B rivvyr...@gmail.com wrote:
Yah the Ram is not a good candidate because of its already-low BB drop
of 77mm.
On Aug 16, 9:39 am, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
I want to say that there was an article in the RR about 650b
conversions and that it
On Mon, 2010-08-16 at 08:27 -0700, james black wrote:
On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 05:06, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:
So where's the champion?
Did I say there was a champion?
Well, exactly.
It seems as though you have two choices here: explore the niche market,
where you find
On Mon, 2010-08-16 at 09:24 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
So the principal advantage, apart from the other one of fitting fatter
tires into frames that will fit only very skinny 622 tires, is that
you can find nicer 38mm+ tires in 584 than 32+ tires in 622? I know
that that is certainly the case
On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 12:12 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:
On Mon, 2010-08-16 at 09:24 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
So the principal advantage, apart from the other one of fitting fatter
tires into frames that will fit only very skinny 622 tires, is that
you can find nicer 38mm+
We stock ten 650B tires, which -- does anybody stock more? As many?
At least four bike models have 650B wheels. We stopped making biggies
in 650, because the head tubes get long, but even up to the 62 Saluki,
that was still OK. Right now we have ten 58cm AHH frames for 650B
wheels---something I
On Sun, 2010-08-15 at 05:05 -0700, JoelMatthews wrote:
There are many good 700 race
tires if that is your thing - and up to the mid thirties. After that
you have tires such as the Schwalbe BA which are wonderfully
comfortable but definitely add a good deal of weight.
On Aug 15,
Update. Everything is sold except for the Phil Wood Hub and the Velo
orange stem.
On Aug 16, 1:33 am, Andrew andrewkib...@gmail.com wrote:
Selling parts from a project:
1. Busch and Muller Lumotec IQ CYO Led Senso Plus dynamo light in
Chrome. Brand new, never installed. $85, please check
I gotta get me one of those 58cm 650B Hilsens. Saving up the
pennies.
On Aug 16, 9:40 am, grant grant...@gmail.com wrote:
We stock ten 650B tires, which -- does anybody stock more? As many?
At least four bike models have 650B wheels. We stopped making biggies
in 650, because the head tubes
For fewer pennies, check out the Saluki frame specials on the RBW site. Same
bike, different decals. They keep the older frames which still linger at the
same prices as they sold at originally.
From: William tapebu...@gmail.com
To: RBW Owners Bunch
On Aug 16, 5:04 am, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:
On Sun, 2010-08-15 at 21:18 -0700, Jim Cloud wrote:
I'm sure that we're not going to find an agreement on the RBW Owner's
Group site.. I think, however, that this snip I took from Sheldon
Brown's site pertaining to various sizes
Hi All,
So, I am ready to mount my KS having secured the necessary (shorter)
bolt thanks to Mark @Riv. Now my question is whether there is a
method, rule o' thumb, etc. for cutting the KS down to size or is it
simply trial and error. Not sure how much lean is appropriate for
stability. Forgive
On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 4:10 PM, Brad Gantt brdg...@gmail.com wrote:
Hi All,
So, I am ready to mount my KS having secured the necessary (shorter)
bolt thanks to Mark @Riv. Now my question is whether there is a
method, rule o' thumb, etc. for cutting the KS down to size or is it
simply trial
My rule of thumb is to tell Mark what bike I am putting it on, and he
usually knows what to cut it down to.
If you've already crossed that bridge, then Riv says 1cm at a time and
iterate. I'd recommend following that advice.
On Aug 16, 1:10 pm, Brad Gantt brdg...@gmail.com wrote:
Hi All,
So,
On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 3:04 PM, bfd bfd...@yahoo.com wrote:
Is the attraction that you can ride a bike that is custom fitted for
things like racks, lights, fat tires and fenders? Couldn't a cross
style bike with fenders, lights and racks work just as well? After
all, you can race/train/rando
The wisest amongst us yearn instead for conspicuous minimalist
consumptionhttp://taticycles.com/p/396
:
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wb8bAl1PN0/TGlE5XPP6nI/QNM/z1VA1Tug9po/s1600/Another+TATI+White+Label+Build.jpeg
On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 2:04 PM, bfd bfd...@yahoo.com wrote:
I don't get
On Mon, 2010-08-16 at 13:04 -0700, bfd wrote:
I don't get it what's with all the randonneur worshipping? I know
people here consider racing to be a bad word as it represents all
that is supposedly wrong with bicycling. Yet, randonneur is consider
good?!
Yes. There's very little resemblance
Pffftt. Kids these days. Pull up those pants! Stand up straight! Comb
your hair! Match those wheels! What, were you raised in a barn? And
get off my lawn!
On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 3:27 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
The wisest amongst us yearn instead for conspicuous minimalist
Is the attraction that you can ride a bike that is custom fitted for
things like racks, lights, fat tires and fenders? Couldn't a cross
style bike with fenders, lights and racks work just as well? After
all, you can race/train/rando on just about anything, right? Thanks!- Hide
quoted text -
Phil Wood sold! Stem remains
On Aug 16, 11:51 am, Andrew andrewkib...@gmail.com wrote:
Update. Everything is sold except for the Phil Wood Hub and the Velo
orange stem.
On Aug 16, 1:33 am, Andrew andrewkib...@gmail.com wrote:
Selling parts from a project:
1. Busch and Muller Lumotec
On Aug 16, 2010, at 11:40 AM, grant wrote:
I'm getting off-track here, but the point is, the 650B bikes don't
seem to be able to compete against the 700s.
Bingo. 650B is a weird even unheard-of size for 99.163% of the US
bike-buying public. People will be afraid they'll be stranded with
LOL, well, being part of the 0.837% is where I have resided for most
of my working life as a green architect, so I guess it's only fitting
I ride a 62cm 650B bicycle. Perhaps by the time I order my custom
randoneause there will be lightweight, supple 700 x 38 tires, or I
will have lost 30
Brad
Do a search for kickstand on this group. There are lots of helpful
hints on cutting and mounting.
Dave
On Aug 16, 1:10 pm, Brad Gantt brdg...@gmail.com wrote:
Hi All,
So, I am ready to mount my KS having secured the necessary (shorter)
bolt thanks to Mark @Riv. Now my question is
D'oh! Should have searched first. Thanks for the tips everybody!
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Oddly, I just got a twin-legged kickstand in the mail for my
Hillborne, which has a kickstand plate, and so...I don't need the
included aluminum spacer. But, Than Hex bolt is too long. I'm sure
some of you have had this problem...How available are Hex bolts that
width that are shorter. Anyone
I cut mine twice it's still too short!
dougP
On Aug 16, 1:19 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
My rule of thumb is to tell Mark what bike I am putting it on, and he
usually knows what to cut it down to.
If you've already crossed that bridge, then Riv says 1cm at a time and
iterate.
On Aug 16, 2010, at 6:27 PM, Rob Harrison wrote:
On Aug 16, 2010, at 4:07 PM, Tim McNamara wrote:
Bingo. 650B is a weird even unheard-of size for 99.163% of the
US bike-buying public. People will be afraid they'll be stranded
with a bike they can't get tires for.
LOL, well, being part
The back-side of the kick stand has measurements in millimeters on it.
That's the distance from the center of the BB to the ground. With the
bike standing straight, measure down. Then cut where the numbers
correspond to the measurement. Take off about a 1 cm more if you are
putting the black
I’ve some difficulties with friction shifting with my Dia Compe bar
end “Silver Shifters”.
They work fine when I’ve my bike in repair stand and also when riding
on flat or downhill, but when climbing uphill, especially with some
load and on steeper hill, the rear cogs really make noise when
J:
The bolts are easy to come by at a True Value or Ace Hardware. I
prefer the button head hex bolts they look a lot nicer than a standard
bolt. Here's a copy of a post I did awhile back about bolting to the
mounting plate - It has the dimensions of the bolt you need:
The bolt you are looking
When you're shifting while climbing you really need to anticipate a
shift and begin changing gears before the grade of the hill becomes
steeper. If you're trying to shift with any substantial pressure on
the pedals there's too much tension on the chain to allow the
derailleur to move the chain up
Hullo,
I've wanted to get the humble seat post (SP-60) that Grant is bringing in from
Nitto. In his catalog copy he mentions snobbery attached to the use of the
seatpost. I want to be a snob about something and this seat post is the most
affordable way I've ever found. Does anyone know
It's retro-fetishizing, period-correct buffoonery. I want to get one
too.
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The buffonery is made all-the-better by the description already
insulting you for being an inept mechanic and having to struggle with
it and cursing yourself for buying and Riv for selling such a thing.
The hupe refugees must already feel the sting.
On Aug 16, 9:19 pm, jandrews_nyc
On Mon, 2010-08-16 at 20:37 -0700, Jim Cloud wrote:
When you're shifting while climbing you really need to anticipate a
shift and begin changing gears before the grade of the hill becomes
steeper. If you're trying to shift with any substantial pressure on
the pedals there's too much tension
I did not receive the catalogue. Is there anything in the catalogue
about the steel drop bars from Nitto?
On Aug 16, 10:43 pm, James Valiensi valie...@mac.com wrote:
Hullo,
I've wanted to get the humble seat post (SP-60) that Grant is bringing in
from Nitto. In his catalog copy he mentions
I saw the SP-60 on the web site (digital catalog). I have not got the paper one
yet either.
On Aug 17, 2010, at 5:54 AM, JoelMatthews wrote:
I did not receive the catalogue. Is there anything in the catalogue
about the steel drop bars from Nitto?
On Aug 16, 10:43 pm, James Valiensi
Bruce Gordon has been making swell half clips for a while. The three
original sizes fit most shoes. Now he has added one more that will
fit boots and large shoes. I am thinking about getting one for winter
riding:
http://www.brucegordoncycles.blogspot.com/
If anywhere near as good as the
Thanks for the answer.
I guess I need to go to the closest hills and ride around until I
learn how to shift :)
Did you mean that for the steeper hills, before it gets steep I should
figure out a gear that I can maintain the whole hill? So I actually
wouldn't shift at all when riding uphill?
With no word on the steel handlebars I decided to order my seat post
now and pick up the bars later if they ever arrive.
If the seat clip is not up to snuff, this looks interesting and has
some good reviews:
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/product.asp?pf_id=13716src=froogleUScurrency=USD
Not
Oh, and seeing as you have to buy it from the UK and all, there is
snob appeal writ large all over that.
On Aug 17, 8:02 am, James Valiensi valie...@mac.com wrote:
I saw the SP-60 on the web site (digital catalog). I have not got the paper
one yet either.
On Aug 17, 2010, at 5:54 AM,
I think what he meant is the general comment that the more pressure
you have on the pedals, the harder it is for your drivetrain to
execute a shift. Selecting the right gear and sticking with it for
the entire hill is one approach. The single speeders here certainly
know what that feels like.
That is some great phraseology, jandrews! Thanks. Expect me to recycle
it sometimes, maybe many times in the next quarter-score. As should we
all!
G
On Aug 16, 9:19 pm, jandrews_nyc jasonaschwa...@gmail.com wrote:
It's retro-fetishizing, period-correct buffoonery. I want to get one
too.
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insulting you for being an inept mechanic and having to struggle with
it and cursing yourself for buying and Riv for selling such a thing.
No insult intended. For the record, I failed, Spencer succeeded, but
even he, who volunteers at a bike soup kitchen in the city and has
tons of experience
James V bought one. James, let's hear how you do with it, OK.
Seriously time yourself.
I am one of the more mechanically challenged bike owners I know. I
placed my order today. Plan is to use with a Berthoud saddle - which,
for those who do not have one - is already relatively difficult to
Hello fellow Rivendell riders. I just started three eBay auctions
which may be of interest to you. I hope it's kosher to alert the list
with this email. Shortly I will also offer, direct to this RBW list, a
whole variety of Rivendell, Brooks, and related items for sale. Thanks
for your interest,
On Tue, 2010-08-17 at 10:30 -0700, William wrote:
I think what he meant is the general comment that the more pressure
you have on the pedals, the harder it is for your drivetrain to
execute a shift.
Not necessarily so in the case of Hyperglide, which was designed to be
able to shift under
On Tue, 2010-08-17 at 12:52 +0200, Juhani Laitela wrote:
Did you mean that for the steeper hills, before it gets steep I should
figure out a gear that I can maintain the whole hill? So I actually
wouldn't shift at all when riding uphill?
That is a terrible policy. Shifting on a hill isn't
Just to return to aesthetics for to a moment, there's just something
right about 650B with fenders on a larger frame. Here's Noel on his
aforementioned 63 (riding with Rob on his 60cm QB):
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/3828775512/
Esteban
San Diego, Calif.
On Aug 16, 6:45 pm, Tim
On Tue, 2010-08-17 at 13:24 -0700, Esteban wrote:
Just to return to aesthetics for to a moment, there's just something
right about 650B with fenders on a larger frame. Here's Noel on his
aforementioned 63 (riding with Rob on his 60cm QB):
Hi all,
Ever since I sold my Rambouillet, I've lived on my Big Dummy. I love
the bike immensely - maybe too much. After putting between 15-20
miles on it every day, my right knee is stuck in mild tendinitis.
I've worked a lot on the fit, and do my best to keep the cadence up
and downward force
Hey guys. I am vacationing in the Deep Creek, MD area and want to know
if anyone is familiar with any trails in the area. I know where there
are hiking trails and mountain biking trails but I am looking for
something a bit more casual to do with my wife. If not I can always
do some road biking
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