.
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Will
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front wheels.
Alternatively, you could wire a helmet-mount light into your dynamo with a
permanent plug into the bike's wiring harness. I've considered doing that
for bikepacking, but have just used battery helmet lights for that
application do date. Maybe with my next project
Best,
Will
William
since. No idea how it first got bent.
Just sharing here in case others are reading this and drawing the same
conclusion I had – which is that I needed to fiddle with pulleys, that I
should switch to indexed, etc.
Best,
William
On Monday, June 2, 2014 at 3:56:34 PM UTC-7, Corwin wrote
ape, twine, and shellac all sound like
grantean solutions.
Cheers,
Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
P.S. Paint on my bikes gets banged up in use, and in travel in particular.
My RH is on its second paint job, thanks to airline security's (maybe
Customs?) stellar unpacking/repacking of
Anyway, tape, twine, and shellac all sound like grantean solutions.
Cheers,
Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
P.S. Paint on my bikes gets banged up in use, and in travel in particular.
My RH is on its second paint job, thanks to airline security's (maybe
Customs?) stellar unpacking/rep
They
misplaced it (along with my DC randonneurs jersey, and a the Ktena black
wool jersey I took to PBP 2011) and flat refused to do anything about it.
Best,
Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
On Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 10:38:49 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
> New entry
.
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-or its metric equivalent, a 32-622 tire) was plenty with
fenders for practical applications.
Best Regards,
Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
On Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at 3:07:45 PM UTC-7, Neil wrote:
>
> OK, I love my Barlow Pass 38s for all manner of off-pave riding in the
feels pretty similar to the
cosmoline+ carrier Framesaver.
Best,
Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
On Friday, January 8, 2016 at 9:08:23 AM UTC-7, Mark Reimer wrote:
>
> Today I rode to work in the sloppiest snowy junk in a while. Despite being
> -18C, it was still slush due to
;blue collar" machines aesthetically.
Best Regards,
Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
On Friday, January 8, 2016 at 11:26:30 AM UTC-7, Lungimsam wrote:
>
>
>
>>
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On Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 3:11:06 PM UTC-8, Peter Adler wrote:
>
> Just for general information: How wide were the tires when you de-mounted
> them? And what rims were you using? It'd be useful to know how much these
> tires grow under pressure.
>
> Peter "
hi Lungimsam,
Search on eBay for Paddy The Pedaller Bicycles. He makes nice, silver down tube
shifter adapters. I bought from him back in '10 for my Sam H. Worked
beautifully. I would send photos of mine and a link if I weren't out on my I
phone.
Bill in Westchester, NY
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Thanks Brian. I am honing in on the Thunder Burts right now. They fit within
Grants max tire width of 55mm on the Joe Appaloosa that I will be getting. I
would be very interested in Super Moto's if I thought there would be enough
room for them. It's all a bit of hand wringing at this point as I
, in the same sense that
an early Ritchey mountain bike is compatible.
I think you have outlined the drop-bar options in your post.
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Will
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Hi Deacon and Patrick: what do you think of the Thunder Burts as a mixed
terrain tire on pavement to get to the dirt roads and trails? Nothing too
technical, mostly smooth packed dirt. I'm talking 5-10 miles on the road
and mixed use paths to get there though. Are they a buzzy compromise there
Yes, I meant both of you! Thanks for the feedback. I will check out the
Icons too Dave.
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Thanks for those glowing endorsements of the T-Burts. I don't intend to ride
them in the snow. No issues there. Great photos Deacon!
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. Jan Heine reviewed it early on in his Vintage Bicycle
Quarterly, and the medium-wall O/S tubing didn't agree with him. If it had
the Touring geometry, then it probably didn't behave that well with a light
front-only load, either.
Best Regards,
Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
Yes.
On Thu, Dec 31, 2015 at 8:21 AM Eric Wiens <eswien...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Are they 700 x 42?
>
> On Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 3:11:37 PM UTC-5, William! wrote:
>>
>> Bought these to see what everyone is talking about. They are round and
>> roll fast, b
Dear Jim,
I have good relationships with bike builders, and I like trying out
new-to-me designs.
I go to swap meets.
I'm a Magpie (ooh! Shiny! Catches light just so!)
I end up with piles of shiny aluminum and chrome-steel bits.
Then I scrape them up in use.
Best,
Will
William M. deRosset
Bought these to see what everyone is talking about. They are round and roll
fast, basically a wider Jack Brown Green. However, this is the version
without the Kevlar belt and I found I wanted more flat protection for my
daily commute. Alas, my adventuring bike cannot fit such a girth. According
or so. Complain, and they'll fix
it on the next batch. Or not.
Best,
Will
William M deRosset
Fort Collins
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can
safely apply power to the cranks again.
Cheers,
Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
On Monday, December 28, 2015 at 11:49:14 PM UTC-7, Benz, Sunnyvale, CA
wrote:
>
> It is a *logical* idea.
>
> Imagine if we didn't have the legacy baggage of pulling cable to downshift
&
ognized as desirable in the USA. Grant himself
stated that it isn't hard. You just have to pay attention.
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Will
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tire fine, even
though the bike was intended *not* to accept fenders by its maker (no
eyelets, no bridge bosses. Mine ended up with one bridge boss, due to a
prototyping error...) due to the potential horror of toe clip overlap
potential on racing bikes.
Best Regards,
Will
William M. deRoss
was apparently not
a significant priority. Having room for them was an avowed concern.
Besides, the Rivendell sales literature ppked a bit of fun at the Honjo fenders
in favor of Esges, and made specific reference to the difficulties of Honjo
setup.
Best Regards,
Will
William M deRosset
Fort Collins
ange, and I needed every bit of that extra 7mm (and a high-setback seatpost)
to use a Brooks Professional. My Alex Singer had been built with a 74deg seat
angle, and I did not ever really work out the position on it for long distance
riding.
Best Regards,
Will
William M deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
-
Dear Marty,
2-6, 13, and 16 are personal favorites, with 38 and 41 well-liked among the
non-cloisonné badges. Thank you for sharing the collection.
Cheers,
Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
On Thursday, December 24, 2015 at 9:13:30 AM UTC-7, MartyG wrote:
>
> I don't post a lot,
with a front rack. If
you can live with a more-modern aesthetic, the handlebar bags generated by
Dill Pickle are as functional and sway less.
Best,
Will
On Friday, December 25, 2015 at 1:06:43 PM UTC-7, William deRosset wrote:
>
> That sure looks like a Rivendell Baggins Hobo Bag. I ha
--maybe former employees?) also
produces this pattern.
I've used Duluth portaging gear since the 1970's and they really are
well-made and no-nonsense canvas bags.
Best Regards,
Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
On Thursday, December 24, 2015 at 1:28:14 PM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote:
>
&g
I'm set to ride to my brevets next
year, and I can either rebuild my mid-rider rack for the Allroad, or use
the Tara with a mid-fork clamp.
Best,
Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
On Monday, December 21, 2015 at 2:20:21 PM UTC-7, Ryan Ray wrote:
>
> It appears that the Tubus Tar
rester said they were the right thing to use
with that gear system, and I just can't agree. Downtube shifters win
there). If I must keep my hands on the bars (some tandems, mtb, and cx), I
prefer thumbshifters or Ergo levers.
Best,
Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
On Monday, December 21
Yes! Very nice. Digging those Conti Retro Ride tires. I wonder if those are
the 2.0" or 2.2" versions. I would be all set if it came with the latter
(or something comparable) instead of the spec'ed Kenda's that I will be
replacing immediately. But yeah... it looks great.
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>First thing is chubbier tires! Wow!
Dear Doug,
Those aren't even pneumatic tires. A modern medium-width tire (something
like a 42-584) would change the experience pretty profoundly..
Cheers,
Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
On Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 10:36:07 PM UTC-7, do
). However, if you're
riding offroad extensively, then I'd skip the mudflap and live with the
additional spatter, as that low-hanging flap will guide many more things
into the fender than find their way there otherwise.
Best Regards,
Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
On Monday, December 14,
heir chosen bike while they visit
Cheers,
Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
On Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 11:31:56 PM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote:
>
> I gave flat pedals the old college try recently when I bought a Brompton.
> It didn't take long to discover that I like the
Regards,
Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
On Thursday, December 10, 2015 at 9:05:33 AM UTC-7, Jim Bronson wrote:
>
> I find myself re-thinking my allegiance to bar-ends, because I sweat
> so much between May and September riding here in Texas, that I gum
> them up fair
e better contact with your bike?"
My experience is: "Yes, until I adjusted to just pushing down" and
"Probably the latter."
Best,
Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
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crossover in these days of many-cog
cassettes--basically the Half-Step is replaced by a close-ratio 1X10, and
the Granny remains as bailout.
Best Regards,
Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
On Monday, December 7, 2015 at 10:45:20 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> Weird, it looks
Dear Marty,
You've got it. It was sold as a "paralysis preventer". I ditched it (it
came with my build) and just used the fender
Cheers,
Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
On Monday, December 7, 2015 at 5:47:17 PM UTC-7, MartyG wrote:
>
> Good discussion! Now, can
Hi Andrew. Short answer is no. The only thing close to the final Joe Apploosa
that we will get in Feb/March is the 55cm Proto Appaloosa that was featured in
the Blug announcement. And that frames geo doesn't really correspond to the
final geo provided. If I were close enough to Riv HQ I think
Dear Michael,
The Heron Touring bikes were almost all 700C machines (the 53 cm was the
exception), with 8/5 OS top tube and 9/6 OS downtubes (they were definitely
O/S and I believe those are the gauges of my 1998-produced model), round
fork blades (super-comfy, too), clearance for 35-622
Hi, All,
I forgot to sign off!
Best Regards,
Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
On Monday, December 7, 2015 at 3:32:52 PM UTC-7, William deRosset wrote:
>
> Dear Michael,
>
>
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me as well as some other machines. It is still smooth, comfortable, and
well-behaved when used within its design limitations.
Best,
Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
On Monday, December 7, 2015 at 4:27:40 PM UTC-7, John Hawrylak wrote:
>
> Wil
I'm putting more stock in Rivs outdoor, natural light logshots. This looks like
bad fluorescent factory lighting and bad camera-phone. I mean look at the head
tube angle compared to the seat tube. On a frame where stated angles are 72 and
71.5. Not a great photo. Don't worry, it's going to be
, though it it not
much extra work to run the wire in the rolled edge of the (Aluminum Honjo)
fender.
Best Regards,
Will
William deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
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Hey John, I think you're onto something there. The Joe and the Sam have a lot
of similarities. I wouldn't be surprised if the tubing were the same or very
close to the Sam's. And they are being built in the same facility. But I think
the geometry will put it in its own model designation. In
Hi David and Patrick,
How about the Continental Speed King? It is a high performance, light
weight, hard pack MTB tire like the Furious Fred. It comes in 622-55, so a
little bigger than the FF, I'm looking at it as a potential tire for my up
coming Joe Appaloosa. These tires are light and fast
n your braze-ons.
We're in better shape for real-world tires now than twenty years ago, that
is certain, thanks in part to Mr. Petersen's advocacy, for sporting-quality
clincher tires in that size thanks to Mr. Heine's efforts, and for wide-ish
tubulars, the myth and hoopla surrounding Paris-Roubai
Thanks for posting these pics Patrick. This is the best look at the Choco Moose
bar yet. It looks like Grant put a lot of thought into providing a really
comfortable pocket grip area forward of the levers. I will echo the sentiment
that I am looking more and more forward to getting my hands on
Oh yes, very happy to see that butterscotch! That will be my choice! And to all
of you out there thinking about it, give in to Rivs eternal scales of decision
where on one hand there are needs and on the other reside wants!
Bill in Westchester, NY
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Dear Geoffrey,
Longevity is dependent on the alloy/heat treatment used for the ring, and
the number of teeth. I get around 20K mi out of 7075 heat-treated rings in
the 42-48T range, though I change chains pretty aggressively. I replace
cogs when they start skipping on a new chain.
I got very
Great build David, and great photos, the natural lighting really shows the blue
in it's best... light. Enjoy it. Clem's growing on me too, what a sweet, Riv
bargain!
Bill in rainy Westchester, NY
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Hi. I really enjoy looking at everyone's garage/spaces! Terrific, inspiring
stuff! I figure I will show my space/cave. A bit embarrassed to show this
working mess! But, you know, it's the one area in my life where I don't
have to adhere to anyone else's rules. So this is what happens! Once or
, you could throw your
freewheel remover on the lathe and bore it out a bit
Best,
Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
On Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 5:32:08 PM UTC-7, George Schick wrote:
>
> Anyone out there know of a "BMX" freewheel removal tool that will work
> w
I envy you folks that live within visiting range of Riv. If any one goes to
test ride that proto-Appaloosa, it would be great to hear your thoughts on it.
You could probably test Sams for size and Cheviots for the long chain stay ride
quality and get a good feel for it that way too. Any
Grant had this to say in July:
"I am excited about our SILVER crank. It may, in fact, be perfect. It’ll
come on the CLEM (with CLEMMISH chainrings), and then on the APPA, and
we’ll have it available for sale, too. In the Spring. As a triple with 43 x
35 x 24 rings, and as a double with 38 x
That's awesome. I don't recall seeing that before. Get one if you can!
Bill in Westchester, NY
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Everything about the Joe works for me so I went ahead and pulled that trigger
on a 55! If I am reading the receipt correctly (there is a 0003 on there) I got
the third one or the third 55?
I don't have any problem waiting to March to get it. The little mysteries of
the design, color and parts
Hey Patrick, I'm in the same boat as you, I'm an 87 pbh and I ordered the 55. I
don't doubt my choice though. I don't think you can go wrong either way but
I've got my reason for going with the 55. In the not too distant past I was a
big frame guy. I went with two 60cm Sams. An orange canti
Hey Chris, how did you find out how many 55's were left? Is that posted
somewhere or did you talk to Riv? Just wondering because those would be
interesting numbers to know. I wonder if Riv would/could extend quantities to,
say 20 in certain sizes if 10 sold really fast. I also wonder what would
Ah, I see, thanks David!
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Dear Ron,
veering off-topic, but I've gone through thirty-five Parigi-Roubaix, Strada
Blanca, and Eroica tires since 2008. None have delaminated. Their older
(tubulars) had problems occasionally, as did Clement, FMB, and (rarely)
Vittoria tubulars.
Best,
Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins
waist, usually take my khakis and straight-leg jeans in at the waist to
fit my thighs, and I pretty much max the Compass knickers out. If I order
another pair, they'll be sized up.
They're fine summer-weight knickers, nicely tailored, without frippery or
unnecessary details.
Cheers,
Will
Hi everybody, sorry it SOLD ...
On Sunday, September 27, 2015 at 10:07:45 AM UTC-7, William Wulfeck wrote:
>
> Actually, I took it out of the Riv shipping box to take a photo. Bought
> it at the end of 2011, never built it up. Includes bottom bracket, headset
> with cable h
comfortable at the expense of
greater bulk, weight, and flappiness).
Best,
Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
On Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 9:18:37 AM UTC-6, Lungimsam wrote:
>
> What works for you in the rain when it is 60 degrees or colder?
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Greenspot).
I pays my money and makes my choice.
Best,
Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
On Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 3:22:15 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> The notion that "you're going to get wet" if
d the wind blast helps with the
evaporation rate, and I put layers back in the handlebar bag as they dry
out (usually rain cape, rain gloves, arm warmers, leg warmers, in that
order), and before I get sweaty and start wetting out the inner layers.
Best,
Will
William M. deRosset
Fort C
e design....
Cheers,
Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
On Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at 2:18:42 PM UTC-6, David Banzer wrote:
>
> Picked up a cheapy Soma front rack from the LBS today and it came with a
> strap, dubbed "The Manny Strap" with instructions on how to use it.
>
Regards,
Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
P.S. for those of you not on the BOB list, photos from the 3-day ride to
Steamboat here: https://goo.gl/PwYcPZ --WMdeR.
On Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at 9:15:53 PM UTC-6, dougP wrote:
> Will:
>
> First of all, my heart goes out to the
me
hours in the machine shop for future projects (a mixed blessing--I like
making stuff, but if there is a better mouse-strap I'll be using it)
building my own stem-cap switch and soldering up a suitable power supply.
Cheers,
Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
On Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Actually, I took it out of the Riv shipping box to take a photo. Bought it
at the end of 2011, never built it up. Includes bottom bracket, headset
with cable hanger. It's the dark green. I thought it best to leave it in
all the Riv wrapping rather than take it all off to inspect all the
part, though the big-mile bikes that
die due to old age ordinarily will break out near the dropout...
Best,
Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
On Saturday, August 15, 2015 at 10:50:23 PM UTC-6, hangtownmatt wrote:
Here is a Surly LHT with a cracked chainstay right about where a kickstand
Are the pedestrians in stealth black and the cyclists with legal-minimum
lights the ones operating a large, two-ton, not terribly-maneuverable
vehicle at speeds exceeding their ability to accurately observe their
surroundings and maneuver safely? Sorry mate, I didn't see you or he
came out of
looking
to be modern, 10 of 11 on the back with an STI/Ergo lever?
4. I ride with sub-30T 10s cassettes anyway. I adjust my chainring range to
match my gearing needs.
Best,
Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
On Sunday, August 9, 2015 at 10:35:14 PM UTC-6, Lungimsam wrote:
For those of you
I'm with you Bill! I can't stop looking at it! The proportions with the
bullmooses look perfect. Like it will just leap off on it's own! Even though I
am 6 foot with a pbh of 88 and 78 saddle height, I think that 54 would be a
good nimble fit for me. I just want to run up, jump on and go!
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William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
On Sunday, August 2, 2015 at 9:25:05 PM UTC-6, RDS wrote:
Rear spacing is 130 on the Soma San Marcos. I have tried a 110 BB and
currently a 118 BB. Same issue using both BB's. Again, this is just in
the workstand setting things up. Meaning, I have
, you've got a built-in speed-dating conversation partner (that
fellow/gal in the other line--if you've got an odd number in the group, you
rotate through your partners as you rotate through).
Best Regards,
Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
On Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 11:34:36 PM UTC-6
Dear Patrick,
Noodles (too much drop, maybe, but not a lot). Bonus points for the
bulge-formed and heat-treated version.
Maes Parallel
Philippe Professional and Compass/Grand Bois Reproduction
VO knockoffs of the Maes Parallel.
Best Regards,
Will
On Thursday, July 16, 2015 at 3:51:47 PM
(back in 1992), but proof that you never know
what'll work well enough
The Assometer, it isn't a bad starting place, but I wouldn't expect bone
width to correspond too exactly to your preferred saddle. The proof of the
saddle is in the seating.
Best,
Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
(115/125). I
have to adjust the stem length, but they're both lovely bars with Ergo and
Doubletap levers.
Best,
Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
On Thursday, July 9, 2015 at 5:34:26 PM UTC-6, Joe Bernard wrote:
I picked up a Bike Friday a few weeks ago, my first dropbar bike in 10
, and the rest, I suspect, has evolved with his
clientele (we've gotten bigger, wealthier, and older) and his preferred
riding style.
Modern MTBs have also headed toward slacker geometries as suspended hucking
bikes become more popular for trail use.
Best,
Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
to reduce
friction there, which is, I suspect, a strictly psychological issue in
practice.
Best,
Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
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frame flex is a particularly good read
in light of his subsequent direction.
Modern MTBs have also headed toward slacker geometries as suspended hucking
bikes become more popular for trail use.
Best,
Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
On Friday, June 26, 2015 at 8:09:05 AM UTC-6, Jeremy
that they're blinding their fellow riders, on
whose ability to accurately navigate their steer-balanced machine they
depend, whenever they look them in the eye.
Best,
Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
On Monday, June 22, 2015 at 4:44:20 PM UTC-6, doc wrote:
I believe the study
The Crud roadracer Mk2 work well once installed. I find them more effective
as fenders than any alternative marketed for tight-clearance bikes, they're
lightweight, and, well, that's about it.
They're fiddly to set up, but go on and off in a few minutes. Get a spare
set of the fuzzy centering
electronic paraphernalia while tootling along) and
bikepacking rally riders who push their steeds up long, babyheaded
singletrack climbs at night, though most of those I know use battery lights
to supplement their hub generator and recharge them with the lights off
during the day.
Best,
Will
William M
scented soap I've encountered. My shorts had that particular
perfume about them for six months afterward.
Best,
Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
P.S. Shorts, jersey, arm warmers, leg warmers, ear band, knit LF gloves,
windvest, and a rain jacket covered 5C and rain to 33C and blasting sun
Hi, All,
Links to the two Boulder bikes discussed:
recent Allroad:
https://goo.gl/7K83Ch
Road Sport:
https://goo.gl/gbKP5O
Apologies for the photography.
Best,
Will
On Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 12:54:02 PM UTC-6, William deRosset wrote:
Dear Sam,
Warning: I helped design one
that
well for me when unladen on the weekends. If I actually raced the bike,
then having less-effective but quickly-removed fenders would be a benefit.
Best Regards,
Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
On Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 1:43:51 PM UTC-6, Lungimsam wrote:
So, what
, as it is mostly aluminum, and won't creep much due to load, though
I'm interested in others' solutions here.
Best,
Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
On Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 7:59:30 PM UTC-6, Anne Paulson wrote:
1. I can carry more in 2 panniers than in the largest saddlebag (well
, your right arm must get a workout.
(I was riding a bike with downtube shifters.)
Best,
Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
On Monday, May 25, 2015 at 12:49:44 PM UTC-6, Marc Irwin wrote:
That is a reoccurring question I hear when out among bike enthusiasts.
Nobody cares about
in the direction of the shadow.
Best Regards,
Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
On Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 10:59:40 AM UTC-6, Edwin W wrote:
I love the light mount http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/lt06r.htm
featured on the front. Like most things Nitto, it seems pricey for what
Dear David,
A stainless fender does a pretty good job..
A Tubus Fly if a Bagman is not enough. Yep, it is a full rear rack;
however, the Fly is lighter than anything with more carrying capacity than
a Bagman.
Best,
Will
On Monday, May 11, 2015 at 11:49:23 AM UTC-6, David Banzer wrote:
I'd
for the first time
Best,
Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
On Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 3:01:58 PM UTC-6, Liesl wrote:
+1 on the park mt 1 but as a do most things in a bind but not do most
things with aplomb. For example, tightening seat bolts might also risk
scratching the post
visual cues from the lights. Most are somewhere in-between, and they tend
to have a favorite resonant frequency somewhere around 17-20mph. I prefer
them with higher resonant speeds and less vibes, as I average 15mph or so
on overnight rides..
Best,
Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
Wait. You got 10,000mi from an ISIS bottom bracket? You should win an
award. Those are pretty well-known for eating bearings in the wet, or even
in Semi-Arid climates.
Best,
Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
On Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 11:06:59 PM UTC-6, William deRosset wrote
on your bolts) until you're confident the NDS has settled in.
Resist the urge to keep snugging up the bolt--you can split the 2deg
taper
Best,
Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
On Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 5:26:25 PM UTC-6, WETH wrote:
Short Version: My non driveside crank arm
-aligned forks (i.e. the wheel sat
right wrt the frame) with with twisted crown orientation (plays hell with
caliper brake adjustment). I got one of the special forks from that era,
and complained to my dealer, who got them to tighten up their spec. there.
Best Regards,
Will
William M. deRosset
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