available yet? I
can't run tires over 40mm and fenders on mine now. Would love to run 42 to
45 with fenders. But am so used to this bike don't want to move it on and
start over with another one. Not that it matters right now as the only bike
getting ridden is the Clem L.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
Sorry,
It was a quote from multiple James Bond movies. By an actor who played a
character named "Q".
Knew I shouldn't have said anything.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Mon, Aug 10, 2020 at 3:46 PM 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch <
rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wro
, as the new owner loves
it and considers it better than the one he had, which had been stolen.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Wed, May 27, 2020, 9:04 AM Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! <
jonasandle...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Eric,
>
> I think you will love your new Clem. You neglected to say
the looks of the Clem.
Oh, and the Ogre was feeling like a slog every time I rode it. I was tired
of it.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Wed, May 27, 2020, 7:18 AM Doug Hansford wrote:
> Welcome back Eric. I look forward to reading about your bicycle journeys
> and such. What are you l
rarely used my highest gear, no matter the bike.
Might have shifted to the 11t cog on the Hillborne a couple of times. But
in those cases it would have to be a downhill with a tailwind. And even
then would probably just coast.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Tue, Feb 24, 2015 at 6:48 PM, David Yu
what folks can do with
things that are cheap, funky and out of the mainstream. Been that way
since I found out about oddball guitars from Dan Forte and David Lindley.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Tue, Feb 3, 2015 at 6:41 PM, Brian Campbell bdcampbel...@gmail.com
wrote:
+1. I'm
. Not scientific, just my observation.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Fri, Jan 9, 2015 at 10:29 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote:
Chris:
All-rounder covers a lot of sins. I consider my Atlantis an all rounder
because it's my daily ride, goes off road well enough for my purposes (like
you
that would be Sorrel boots with a couple of layers of socks inside. Even
then, I wouldn't want to ride far.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Thu, Jan 8, 2015 at 2:03 PM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote:
I’m in SoCal today (alas, with no bike) and it is indeed unnaturally warm
here. I had to run
Early Stumpjumpers were 68 degrees. The first version of the Stumpjumper Sport
was 67 degrees. The chainstays were 18.5 and 19 inches, respectively.
Eric Platt
On January 8, 2015, at 8:21 PM, Dave Johnston jdi...@gmail.com wrote:
I looked up the Geo of the '89 Koga and the head angle
that ended up in Minnesota have died of rust.
Eric Platt
On Jan 7, 2015 2:15 PM, Addison Wilhite addisonwilh...@gmail.com wrote:
As a showpiece it's worth the money they're asking. As in, hang it on the
wall as a conversation piece while your'e drinking a beer and reminiscing
about the early days
Nice for being out. I'm at the point of chickening out of riding these past
few days. We did get up to +8F today. Lots of black ice. Even though I
have studded tires, the cars don't. Snow can be fun. Or, once it packs to
a hard icy surface, not so much. At least to me.
Eric Platt
St. Paul
I wouldn't worry. UPS didn't move stuff over the last weekend. They handle the
package until handoff to the post office.
Eric Platt
On January 6, 2015, at 8:14 PM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote:
Just curious, wondering if I should get worried or not. Got the email
that the items had
If it can handle it, the Schwalbe Racing Ralph 55mm. Have used the same
tire on my 29er and they are excellent both on and off road. Oh, and they
are light. Downside is not much flat protection, but did I mention they
are light?
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Tue, Jan 6, 2015 at 6:59 PM, Anne
Favorite is about 20 to about 85. Above and below that range it's a bit
more of an effort for me to get out on the bike. Have ridden to the -20F
range when I was younger. Probably won't do that again.
Have had mild hypothermia enough to prefer warm to cold.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Thu
I nabbed the AHH knife when it was first offered. Seems to me it was
stated (either in Reader or Blug, I forget) that the cost of having them
engraved went up too much to make it worth it.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Fri, Dec 19, 2014 at 6:15 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote:
Goodies like T
The Felco looks to be about $20 more than the Park. Have a Park in my
tool kit which works for my use. The first Park wire cutter I had lasted
over 20 years. Died when I put too many dents in the cutting edge.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Fri, Dec 5, 2014 at 10:59 PM, Jim Bronson jim.bron
/slush.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Wed, Dec 3, 2014 at 6:31 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:
Noise and clogging from rocks, duff, and sticks. Plus, I don't mind
getting wet or dirty.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Wednesday, December 3, 2014 5:27:27 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote:
Why
Huh, that was the component I was thinking about, too. Can't ever see it
happening, but would be nice to put Jones bars on bikes. Or some of the
Salsa bars with really short reach.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Sun, Nov 30, 2014 at 3:08 PM, Dan A d...@abelsons.net wrote:
31.8 clamp diameter
My favorite was the photo. Which caused me to do more looking up of the
original black friday. Then put the photo up on my Facebook page.
Oh, and have to give another plug to the U.S. Grant autobiography. One of
my favorite books.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Mon, Nov 24, 2014 at 4:34 PM
discovered that hot water is better at the start. Also, plastic
bottles like Polar which have insulation seem worse than useless, IMO.
Also, would recommending you check blogs of folks that have ridden the
Arrowhead 135. They might have some good ideas.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Mon, Nov 24, 2014 at 6
Okay, I found Steve's comment extremely funny. Mainly as my wife has
worked for USDA for 25+ years.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Thu, Nov 20, 2014 at 3:28 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:
On 11/20/2014 04:18 PM, Tim Gavin wrote:
But then, smoked BBQ is traditionally a method
in the magazine. The first issue actually had reviews of small tents for
mountain bike touring.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Wed, Nov 5, 2014 at 2:15 PM, 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch
rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote:
I pre-ordered mine on Amazon back when
weeks.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Oct 29, 2014 10:20 AM, WETH erlhous...@gmail.com wrote:
That is a gorgeous bike! I do like the look with the 650b and fenders.
Thanks so much for sharing the photo.
I had read somewhere else about the tread pattern in the Lierre trapping
bits of road flotsam
Tim,
No, just the Barlow Pass. Don't have a 650B bike.
Makes more sense. I was on a Surly Ogre at the river bottoms ride. Didn't
make the Friday ride.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Oct 29, 2014 11:09 AM, Tim Gavin tim.ga...@littlevillagemag.com
wrote:
Eric-
I'm not sure exactly where the photo
Forgot to finish my thought. The Twin Cities seems to have more glass on
the roads than most places.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Oct 29, 2014 11:09 AM, Tim Gavin tim.ga...@littlevillagemag.com
wrote:
Eric-
I'm not sure exactly where the photo was taken; we were visiting St. Paul
With the recent phenomenon of much wider tires, 3 plus it can get
difficult for multiple chainrings to play nice with fat tires and maintain
a reasonable Q factor. And related to that, front deraileurs are tougher to
design and mount on these bikes. 1x or 2x is one solution.
Eric Platt
St. Paul
of the Surly marketing, even though I don't
have a beard, tattoos or drink adult beverages under bridges or next to
barrel fires. Mainly because it is different. And that is something I can
identify with. Different.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Sat, Oct 18, 2014 at 9:44 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour
been with either a Surly or Salsa.
Oh, and don't forget that All City bikes is also a QBP product. Sort of
their own niche. And in seeing the numbers of them around here, replacing
the Surly Cross Check as the standard bike of the Twin Cities.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Sat, Oct 18, 2014 at 11
.
As to the Clem, I'd really like the 59cm to stay 700C. That way I have a
choice of skinny tires (Compass Barlow Pass 38mm) or go wide such as most
29er 50mm or 60mm tires. It's getting to the point where 38mm are almost
too skinny except for smooth roads.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Sat, Oct 18, 2014 at 2
of the Nitto post
and went to a Kalloy that fit better.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On October 13, 2014, at 11:14AM, Jason Hartman wrote:
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Very nice build. And bike. That's the version with the top and downtube
flared at the headtube, right? Fillet up front and lug in the rear. Not
quite a bike mullet.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Sat, Oct 11, 2014 at 6:03 PM, Edwin W dweenda...@hotmail.com wrote:
My orange Sam is, um, green
Like it enuf to think about selling my LHT to get one.
For bottle mounts how about just one set. Bare seat tube.
Would also prefer black or a rusty bike color. Less obvious to bad folk.
Eric Platt
On Oct 10, 2014 9:47 AM, Edwin W dweenda...@hotmail.com wrote:
Grant, let me help you with your
was on a Surly Troll.)
Unfortunately, due to job (yesterday) and band practice (tomorrow) am
unable to make the other events. Jim or someone else will need to post a
report.
All in all, a fun day. Even if I wasn't on my Rivendell.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Fri, Sep 26, 2014 at 10:35 AM, Anne
the bars high enough on my bikes with threadless
stems. Now, the 6 or so above the saddle I occasionally put the bars on
my Hillborne? Nope. But two or three inches above, not a problem.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Wed, Sep 24, 2014 at 6:54 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
'til death
in my
mailbox. Joy!
So thanks everyone at Rivendell, but especially Jenny and Miesha for making
me feel very valued as a customer.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
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was weak by the second month. Unsure of actual reliability of
wireless computer batteries.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Mon, Sep 15, 2014 at 7:52 PM, Benz, Sunnyvale, CA benzouy...@gmail.com
wrote:
I read a lot about interfere with wireless cyclocomputers from generator
lights but I don't see
to
other apparent transmitters near where I was riding.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Mon, Sep 15, 2014 at 6:41 PM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote:
I picked up a wireless unit at Performance Bike recently for 19.99. Axiom
brand. It seems to do it's duties well, can't say i have any complaints
, the Sackville
might be the the easiest to load and unload. Regular Carradice leather
straps and buckles are seriously sub-optimal in cold weather (i.e. below
+20F).
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Sun, Sep 7, 2014 at 5:51 PM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote:
Do you cats get a lot of tail wagging
Seems to me discussion on this bike has come up a couple of times on the
list. While the bike looks big, am pretty sure it's the 26 wheels
contributing. My Surly LHT has a 58cm frame and 26 wheels and looks
similar.
Also will agree with the general price suggestion by Cyclotourist.
Eric Platt
Jim know, but I'm voting yes. But only on Saturday. May be heading out of
town on Sunday. Am hoping to make at least part of this.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Sat, Aug 30, 2014 at 1:59 PM, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com
wrote:
I'm not able to go, although I wish I could, so maybe my
would I. Because in that case, I don't see it as owning an instrument.
Then it's something I'm taking care of until the next generation.
But that's me. Who just got back from a festival where for the first time
was a performer instead of just sitting out in the woods jamming with
friends.
Eric
ever ride. Love looking at custom bikes, but have never
had much of an itch to order one.
Ron - that's a great story. Totally jealous.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Mon, Aug 11, 2014 at 12:51 PM, Philip Williamson
philip.william...@gmail.com wrote:
Congratulations on the performance! That's
Quite a bit above. Haven't measured, but on three bikes would guess the
bars are between 4-7cm higher than the saddle.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Wed, Aug 6, 2014 at 3:44 AM, Bruce Herbitter bruce.herbit...@gmail.com
wrote:
Just above
On Wed, Aug 6, 2014 at 1:04 AM, lungimsam john11.2
The basic is nice, but spring for the Paperwhite if you end up buying.
Makes it easier to read at night. Both on tour or just sitting around the
house. I've seen enough of them to appreciate the improvement.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Tue, Aug 5, 2014 at 5:39 PM, Chris Chen cc...@nougat.org
.
The Fire is basically a small tablet like an iPad or other such device.
And that is how I use mine. Except I read books on it, which I don't do
with a laptop or desktop.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Sat, Aug 2, 2014 at 10:25 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Chris: I am weeping
The original green Hillborne had a longer top tube. Even though I should
have purchased a 60, based on the TT length, went with a 56. My present
60cm Hillborne works fine with a Dirtdrop stem and Noodles. At least for
my preference for being pretty upright while riding.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
Considering Jim Thill does not presently own a Rivendell, I think you'll be
just fine.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Fri, Jul 25, 2014 at 3:13 PM, Kevin M kpmulc...@gmail.com wrote:
Would I be the only guy on a non-Riv country bike? I'm assuming this is a
family friendly type of thing
interest in cycling has evolved
and no longer really has an intersection with what the magazine represents.
And Bicycle Times now more closely resembles what I'm intrested in. For
full disclosure, I've also dropped my subscription to Dirt Rag.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Thu, Jul 24, 2014 at 5:24 PM
Will second that choice. Mark is a good guy. Bias alert - I know Mark and
consider him a friend.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Tue, Jul 1, 2014 at 2:33 PM, 'Jason Cloutier' via RBW Owners Bunch
rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote:
Contact Mark Stonich, Bikesmith Design and Fabrication
. Not a huge thing, but a thing anyway.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Mon, Jun 16, 2014 at 12:47 PM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote:
Mon, Jun 16, 2014 at 9:26 AM, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.com
wrote:
But I seem to be hearing of more people trying to get along *without
Over the past two years have had occasional chain drop on my 1x9 Hillborne.
Usually over a hard bump. Figure with the 12-36 in back and a long cage
derailleur, it's more likely to happen. Chain is probably too long, but am
too lazy to fix it.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Sun, Jun 15, 2014 at 5
Had a Salsa Delgado rim crack like that last year. Had been on for about 3
years. My weight and riding style is more to blame than anything when
stuff like that happens.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Tue, Jun 10, 2014 at 1:05 PM, Tim Gavin tim.ga...@littlevillagemag.com
wrote:
I guess I'll
Congrats! Knowing through friends how tough that course is, I'm extremely
impressed. Glad to know the Atlantis is perfect for that type of riding.
Did one (Westside Dirty Benjamin) on a Fargo with 2.1 inch tires and my
hands were numb for days.
Am totally in awe of your accomplishments.
Eric
Ah, thanks. Haven't been that direction in a while. That's why it didn't
take immediately. FWIW, that's the area where Emma Bull was inspired to
write War for the Oaks.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Tue, May 27, 2014 at 10:12 PM, Eunice Chang sleepyn...@gmail.com wrote:
Hennessy Hammock, where
Nice. Totally jealous. Thinking I need to do a variant of that soon.
Where was that if I may ask? Can't particularly place the site.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Tue, May 27, 2014 at 7:39 PM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote:
*yawn* that looks cozy
On Tuesday, May 27, 2014 4:58:38 PM
the Compass 26 tires for this bike.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Sun, May 18, 2014 at 7:10 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks, Joe. As of this moment, the Kojaks are the standard to beat. There
are 559X28 (1 1/8) tires available that might be better running, but that
extra 4
they aren't under discussion,
but wanted to point that out in case folks are looking at the Frost River
site.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Sun, May 18, 2014 at 7:14 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Carradice Junior, thank you very much. The Camper is far, far, FAR too big.
I'd be using
light, rode a Surly LHT with
heavy duty wheels and tires. He was able to go significantly faster than
me on any ride we would do together. Except for long downhills. So engine
probably makes the bigger difference.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Mon, May 12, 2014 at 5:48 AM, Tony DeFilippo vpi
.
Running 2 tires on the LHT gives a very comfortable feel on the road.
Especially when the bike is loaded.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Mon, May 12, 2014 at 8:52 AM, Matthew J matthewj...@gmail.com wrote:
What is the wait time on the Hilsen? It was a while back but I recall GP
posting Riv had
to keep these
on the bike this year and just enjoy the ride.
Picture of bike as currently set up -
https://www.flickr.com/photos/14126468@N05/14168168173/
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
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sort. Have twice helped folks with busted/twisted chains to get back
on the road.
Yes, I'm way over-prepared. For 99 percent of my riding could get by with
the MT-1 and a tire lever. Still prefer the mental safety net of the extra
tools.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Tue, Apr 29, 2014 at 8:22 PM
Thanks, Hugh. Didn't see this earlier today.
Eric Platt
On Apr 25, 2014 12:27 PM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote:
http://www.amazon.com/Road-Valor-Cyclist-Inspired-Nation/dp/030759064X
I have it if you'd like to read it. I can mail it to you.
~Hugh
“Life is like riding
Made me smile, too. BTW, it reminds me that the book Road to Valor is a
nice biography of Bartali. Not sure if all allegations are true, but if
so, he really was a hero in more than just racing. Pretty sure this book
was talke about on this list when it came out.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
why I
mentioned the Cyo, which is on all my bikes at present. Have also used the
Lyt and it does the same thing. Granted, both are cheaper lights by BM.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at 9:34 PM, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.comwrote:
My dynamo works at speeds a lot lower than
SON hub on two bikes. Shimano 71 series on the other. All three lights
are Lumotec IQ Cyo models. One with the senso function, the other two with
just on and off.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Fri, Apr 18, 2014 at 2:59 PM, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.comwrote:
I'm using a SON dynamo
Trail debate? How about Root River Trail system vs. Elroy Sparta? One
paved, one not. Unpaved has three good tunnels.
Oh, not that type of trail. Never mind.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Fri, Apr 18, 2014 at 4:45 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
My Ram also feels much quicker
skinny for me to ride.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at 7:47 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:
I asked the question about a 29er+ and the answer wasn't no. The answer
was more like If you reach the point of being serious about this, we'll
talk. I wasn't talking
here - https://www.flickr.com/photos/14126468@N05/13747187905/
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Wed, Apr 9, 2014 at 9:37 PM, Brian Campbell bdcampbel...@gmail.comwrote:
I am 190 and running my Barlow Pass tires at 65 rear and 60 front. I may
try an go a bit lower to see if things get better
a
really low gear.
The best thing about a 1xanything is tire clearance with wide tires.
Talking 2.7 inches and wider here. On most bikes the inner chainring and
largest cogs can get too close to knobs and sidewalls. One of the many
reasons that 1x10 is making such good headway.
Eric Platt
St. Paul
points do make a difference.
My LHT has metal fenders and works fine. Although rarely take that on
anything worse than a gravel road.\
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Mon, Apr 7, 2014 at 1:08 PM, Nanga Parbat nangapa...@gmail.com wrote:
Hello RBW OB,
I'm using a late 80's / early 90's Specialized
Not a problem at all. Have ridden in either Red Wing or Merrill boots
depending on the weather. The only boots I haven't tried are my Sorrel. No
reason they wouldn't work. Just don't often bike in weather that needs
that type of boot anymore.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
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Wowser! Hope to see it in person sometime this spring/summer.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Thu, Mar 27, 2014 at 12:45 AM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote:
That's just..I mean..this rarely happens but... Speechless.
Joe Bernard
Vallejo, CA.
On Wednesday, March 26, 2014 3:36:53 PM
out a few sets first. Then again, the new Barlow Pass might be an
excellent fit on the Hillborne.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Sun, Mar 16, 2014 at 2:49 PM, Jason Leach subfas...@gmail.com wrote:
I don't think they will stock the GR is a way to have a better tire. From
a retail perspective
Starting to look like my Hillborne might try a new set of tires this year.
700x38 is probably the minimum width for me these days. Very, very
tempting.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Mon, Feb 24, 2014 at 12:08 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
thill@gmail.com wrote:
I thought I had enough
. Although probably should.
Winter in MN means lots of sand/salt/chemicals on the roads. It does a
number on chains and chainrings. That's also a reason some folks like
steel rings. Slower wear.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Mon, Feb 24, 2014 at 1:26 AM, Chris Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote:
And if you
have a Surly Ogre with 2.3 inch wide tires that I am
hoping will be more forgiving. Don't plan to ride it on anything rougher
than some double track trails, though.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Tue, Feb 18, 2014 at 6:14 PM, RJM crccpadu...@gmail.com wrote:
My old mountain bike is a 1996 Specialized
Well, my excuse and it is only that, is moderate to severe carpal tunnel
syndrome for the past 30 years. Bad enough that my hands can go numb
riding a bike no handed. But granted, suspension is only a crutch.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Tue, Feb 18, 2014 at 7:37 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg
Reading what the inseam is like on these jeans, and knowing Jim, I've got a
great mental picture of the belt being just below his armpits.
May order a set of the fatsopants if they shorten the inseam.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Mon, Feb 17, 2014 at 3:38 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
thill
and will
be able to run tires from about 47mm to 2.3/2.4 without a problem. Okay,
and I really wanted that green color.
FWIW, the rumor around here is Surly looks at the ECR as what they would
have done with the Fargo adventure bike.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Sun, Feb 16, 2014 at 5:37 AM, Eric Daume
The only wheel I ever built used a Phil FW rear hub. Pretty sure the rim
was not offset. Hopefully it is still providing service for the present
owner of that Hillborne.
Personally, I prefer straight spokes, but most folks agree butted are
actually stronger.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Tue
. Honestly,
in the past couple weeks have been toying with selling both my Rivendell
bikes and buying something that takes at least a 2.5 inch wide tire. For
my type of riding, and considering the continuing deterioration of road
conditions, it's seeming to be more logical.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
Not working in St. Paul, MN. Same screen as above. Hopefully it isn't a
squatter.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Sun, Feb 2, 2014 at 2:53 PM, jimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote:
Saw a message on the Riv's Tumblr that there are troubles with the site
and they are working
on it.
-Jim
On Feb
.
As person who now has the Trek, 'am glad she has a bike she likes. Had a
modern Trek in the past and it was an adequate bike. (It was actually the
same model reviewed in an early BQ.)
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Sun, Feb 2, 2014 at 3:11 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:
On 02/02/2014 01:00 PM
Thanks Robert. Hopefully this gets taken care of PDQ. Hopefully someone
has alerted the folks at Rivendell to this issue.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Sun, Feb 2, 2014 at 3:40 PM, Robert F. Harrison rfharri...@gmail.comwrote:
No, it doesn't appear to be a squatter. That's a pretty standard
To follow up on Kellie's idea, a used Surly Troll would work. If that is
overkill, then look for a used 1980's Fuji mountain bike. My wife had one
in a small size in the late 1980's. Fit her very well. A lot of older
mountain bikes have longer top tubes. Keep that in mind when looking.
Eric
Brian,
While I basically have nothing to say on this list anymore, I don't find
the type of post you did to be offensive. There are times when looking at
all the bags and other stuff I have the thought comes hmm, maybe someone
will ask for one of these on the Riv list.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
are in good shape. I've
found it very tough to change and pump up a tire in below zero. Fingers
don't like to work and the bead doesn't like to leave the rim. Otherwise,
you seem well prepared. So go and enjoy.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Tue, Jan 28, 2014 at 5:13 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg
My size, and I love the color. No way I can rationalize buying it. Pretty
sure I've seen that bike in person.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Wed, Jan 22, 2014 at 2:31 AM, IanA attew...@gmail.com wrote:
The original Atlantis was a Bridgestone bike. When RBW released the
Atlantis, it was named
really confuse some folks.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Mon, Jan 20, 2014 at 11:10 PM, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote:
Electric blue...
...you gotta register your bike in Minnesota?!?!?!??!
How much would that cost, and do you get points on your MVA record if you
get a ticket
Brian reminds of the other part. Each bike has it's own patch kit and
spare tube(s). To be honest, I'll rarely use the patch kit in the field.
Nice to know it is there.
Do believe Grant recommended that back in one of the old Readers.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Sat, Jan 18, 2014 at 10:59 PM
Similar result. The Longboard front fender is also longer up front. Nice
to keep spray off a rack or light.
I've been known to both use a longer flap on regular SKS fenders and a
shorter flap on the Longboards so the front fender doesn't wag the tail as
much.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Sun
This is the reason I haven't worn visible lycra in years. (Confession - do
wear Novara padded short liners, and those have lycra.)
Even in more baggy clothing I wear feel like I'm a bear on a trike in a
circus most of the time.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Sun, Jan 19, 2014 at 6:49 PM, Toshi
Varies between an old HPX, a Topeak frame pump and the Mountain Morph. The
only reason the Hillborne doesn't have a Morph is the double top tube.
Would work better with the 38 to 40 mm tires on that bike.
Nowadays, with the folks I know, 40mm is positively svelte for a tire.
Eric Platt
St
for reliability if nothing else.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Fri, Jan 17, 2014 at 6:43 PM, Philip Williamson
philip.william...@gmail.com wrote:
fyp:
They still look like awesome tires to me. One more example of how MTB
has perfected our aesthetic sense...
Philip
On Friday, January 17, 2014 1:59:56
Would agree with Justin on the cost. Also would add the studs have to be
accurately placed which takes more time. Which again ends up costing more
money.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 6:49 AM, justinaug...@gmail.com wrote:
Every thing you add on to a tube costs money
Seem to remember they were first black. But as Thomas mentioned, there
were issues with the fabric. I have a small and a medium and while both
are black, they are different shades of black.
The black ones have the number plates attached if I remember correctly.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Sun
1 degree in St. Paul, Minnesota. Did ride my SimpleOne for an hour this morning. On the trainer. Haven't been on my LIT with studded tires for a few days. Finally accepted that I damaged my nose and face years ago riding in the real cold. Now not riding until it warms up to at least 10.
Eric Platt
snaps than my mirrorless system.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
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Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote:We even crossed over into DC to see the Lincoln, King, and WWI monuments. I think we rode past Jefferson monument, too.I hadnever seen the WWI monument before. It sits off to the side of the reflecting pool
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Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Fri, Dec 6, 2013 at 1:34 AM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote:
Ken,
Very impressed with your paint skills...I decided to have someone more
competent than I to do the paint braze on work...supposed to get it back
in a week or two. Since I purchased
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