I am a big fan of all save the Moustache Bars. I know and fully
respect many of you love the MBs. I could never get comfortable with
them.
The Albatross Bars and Splats on the other hand!
Silver shifters are probably as good as if not better than Simplex
Retrofriction if not quite as cool
Which why they wouldn't in Chicago but will in St Louis is confusing.
Being able to track the shipment and such has worked well.
UPS will deliver to the door in Chicago. But they do so only Monday
through Friday and between around 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday in my
neighborhood. UPS will
In Chicago at least, UPS is the third choice as they do not have
evening, weekend delivery options and their inconveniently located
facility is open only during weekday business hours.
FedEx Home Delivery offers both (at a cost, but still). USPS of
course has a key to get into condo buildings
Why start at 121 spacing and not 120?
Wondered that myself. Probably has something to do with the unique
design requirements. There should not be any problems with fitting a
121 hub on a 120 bike anyway.
I certainly have no need for these hubs at the moment. They are
fascinating and I am
Axion #1
If you don't know how to put something back together, don't take it apart.
An axiom I am fundamentally unable to follow ;)
On Feb 17, 8:20 pm, jim phillips thefamil...@hotmail.com wrote:
Oh, one other thing I meant to say. I have a set of axioms I have come upon
regarding this
cassette hubs. Time will tell, but given my experience with
other Paul products, I expect the Jono will fill this role admirably.
On Feb 17, 10:46 am, bfd bfd...@gmail.com wrote:
On Feb 15, 6:36 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
Interesting. Is that an oversized axle? If not, does anyone
Commuted to work at midnight. Talk about a pleasant stress free ride.
No cars on the road, didn't have to worry about traffic lights just me
and my thoughts.
Yeah. Night riding is such a delight.
On Feb 16, 10:33 am, grrlyrida grrlyr...@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks for the quote. It's so
. One
of my failed wheels.
Yours,
Thomas Lynn Skean
On Feb 14, 2011, at 7:57 PM, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
Can you (or someone else) explain why this is so? I thought the whole
point of the cassette hub design was greater strength because the axle
is supported
I like knowing the time of day
My Bell Ross watch does an exemplary job with this.
mileage, speed
I have never used a bike specific computer. Over the years I have
become pretty good at reckoning mileage and speed based on
experience. The few times I have ridden with people who have
for running and i really wanted HRM integration.
On Feb 15, 11:33 am, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
I like knowing the time of day
My Bell Ross watch does an exemplary job with this.
mileage, speed
I have never used a bike specific computer. Over the years I have
become
Interesting. Is that an oversized axle? If not, does anyone know how
he addresses the broken axle issue with freewheel hubs.
Good Luck!
Yeah thanks. Cause everyone knows in the 40 years or so that
freewheel hubs were the default cyclists couldn't go half a mile with
a broken axle. Sheesh!
These would have come in handy on my Raleigh Supercourse restoration
last summer. The hubs I planned to use were from a Supercourse made
the same year as the frame I was working. Raleigh being Raleigh, the
project frame chain stays were too narrow. I had to take the frame to
the LBS and cold
or brand.
On Sun, Feb 13, 2011 at 5:54 PM, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com
wrote:
I have no experience at all with IRD.
On my camper bike I use a Shimano Megarange FW. On my more sporting
bike I have a Suntour Winner.
Picked up both from the eBay NOS store. No problems
installed.
Yours,
Thomas Lynn Skean
On Feb 13, 2011, at 6:31 PM, omnigrid omnig...@gmail.com wrote:
Phil Wood IRD hub?
I think you maybe confused. IRD is a company or brand.
On Sun, Feb 13, 2011 at 5:54 PM, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com
wrote:
I have
With all the vintage hubs in my collection, I have never bothered
looking at Riv's hubs page.
I still do not understand the desire to buy a new 135 freewheel hub.
PW along with many other companies make perfectly fine casette hubs in
that size.
The PW freewheel products page was not loading for
Too cool Grant! Thank you for the follow up. I've seen Chevoit in
real life. Very handsome critters.
Can't wait to add to my collection of cardigans.
On Feb 14, 4:56 pm, grant grant...@gmail.com wrote:
It's the Cheviot, a hardy breed that lives in the hilly border area
btw England and
.) Obviously both hubs are freewheel.
On Feb 14, 5:46 pm, Thomas Lynn Skean thomaslynnsk...@comcast.net
wrote:
Hi!
- JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
I still do not understand the desire to buy a new 135 freewheel hub.
PW along with many other companies make perfectly fine casette hubs
Can you (or someone else) explain why this is so? I thought the whole
point of the cassette hub design was greater strength because the axle
is supported by bearings further out to the right. So what makes this
fw hub stronger even than the Phil fw hub?
That is what I have heard as well.
14, 3:02 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
Too cool Grant! Thank you for the follow up. I've seen Chevoit in
real life. Very handsome critters.
Can't wait to add to my collection of cardigans.
On Feb 14, 4:56 pm, grant grant...@gmail.com wrote:
It's the Cheviot
Very annoying sales technique. Perhaps they figure for every 99
people they annoy who come looking for a Rivendell but find something
else they will get 1 person interested enough to think about bidding.
Even if I wanted the product I would not bid on a bait and switch
auction.
On Feb 14, 7:48
-- less likely to break an axle
Dishless wheel -- less likely to break a spoke
On Feb 14, 5:57 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
Can you (or someone else) explain why this is so? I thought the whole
point of the cassette hub design was greater strength because the axle
I have no experience at all with IRD.
On my camper bike I use a Shimano Megarange FW. On my more sporting
bike I have a Suntour Winner.
Picked up both from the eBay NOS store. No problems with either.
On Feb 13, 4:45 pm, Thomas Lynn Skean thomaslynnsk...@comcast.net
wrote:
Hello, all!
Does
neutralbuoya...@comcast.net wrote:
I would have to agree with you. I got some Powergrips for my daily
commuting and errands and I love 'em
On Feb 10, 6:34 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
Caught these over on Urbanvelo:
http://mollettadesign.com/products-page/biciband/biciband
these can adjust on the fly and are high quality.
On Feb 11, 4:56 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
Mike:
The problem with the site may have to do with your browser. I had
trouble getting it to work on Explorer, but worked fine on Safari.
I have the new Power Grip Riv
Actually, if you are going to make a quality home, steel and cement
framing are the better way to go.
The AHH is not a custom bike. If the buyer wants to spec tubing, find
a builder who will use the tubing of your choice. Many builders,
including those considered among the best, will accept
Well Well.. I'm glad I'm not Grant. Write a quick article on how you feel
and have your anologies disected more so than the overal point being made.
I was just harrassing GP on Cement and Steel over wood. In hindsight,
perhaps I should have left it unsaid. If I recall from my
undergraduate
About the only thing I'll say by way of defense of the question is
maybe 2% of the buying public can discern these differences. I
empathize with a builder (whether bike or house) that gets asked these
question because there's no way of knowing up front whether the person
asking is in the 2%
I don't know, I recently had my back yard cleared and we found dry rot
on the post holding up the deck (its 20ft in the air), so I'm going
to have to replace it.
But you can make the analogy even more complicated.
There are probably some asthetic rationale behind your specifying wood
based
Caught these over on Urbanvelo:
http://mollettadesign.com/products-page/biciband/biciband-grigio/
The makers are promoting them for fixies. Seems to me they would work
just fine with any traditional road pedal, no matter the drive train.
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Not at all related to the link above, but cool anyhow:
http://lemolobags.wordpress.com/
I have a set of Lemolo panniers. They are very well made and look
great. If this project bears fruit, there may be more of his swell
product at a more attainable price.
On Feb 10, 8:34 pm, JoelMatthews
I am not familiar with Canfield.
Currently, I am using the more White Industry platform pedals on my
commuter bike. The Whites are more expensive and require either a toe
clip, a half clip, or power grips. But they are wonderfully smooth
pedals, are very easy to clean and grease, and look
Having written a little marketing copy in my time, I must say that the
Canfield claims were pretty egregious.
One of the dangers with cottage industries selling through their own
websites is they sometimes decide to write their own copy. There may
be some metal fabricators who can write good
Jan Heine sold me a set of NOS 40h Mavic rims which I built up for my
forthcoming 650B. I will put Hetres on those for plush touring.
I also built up a wheelset with 36h Synergy OC rear to match with Pari
Motos and maybe now even the Lierres. Imagine those 8 extra spokes
are going to be
Caught these while checking out the latest on Jeff Jones' * site:
http://www.canfieldbrothers.com/products/pedals
Appears there intended purpose is rock riding. Can't help but think
they would make swell urban and all round pedals as well.
*Something I'm going to have to force myself to stop
*Wider Tires* - Ok on my tour bike I could understand 700x35's and enjoyed
them. I would never have considered 700x35's for daily riding however
untill I got my AHH. The JB lights have been fantastic and given me a great
fast ride. (especially when I put some air in them) Then when I got my
As in, are they knit at a very tight gauge to be slightly more windproof for
cycling?
These are based on classic designs and definitely not designed in the
line of what most people consider cycling clothes. The cardigan at
least would not be all that wind proof. The wool is fairly heavy and
IME, layers of relatively thin wool are excellent for riding, wind
notwithstanding, since they (1) keep you warm in a surprisingly wide range
of temps and (2) breath so that you don't sweat as with an impermeable
windbreaker. If the wind is harsh, just add another thin, knit layer. My own
off
center! The pockets were not centered and the cardigan was a mess
with the buttons centered on my chest at the top but the bottom of the
sweater had the buttons at my right hip. Hope there is quality
control on this batch!
On Feb 5, 4:45 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote
Not sure, but you see these Swaledale sheep everywhere in the UK:
You're not the only one. Before I purchased my first Rivendell i was warned
about the Grant Petersen cult and this just proves that it is real:
Grant; We have this really scratchy sweater to sell you.
Cult members: Oh thank you, Grant! We wouldn't want to wear something
comfortable.
merino. Some kind of wirey, wolf-proof
sheep, I'm sure.
G
On Feb 5, 5:06 am, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
Not sure, but you see these Swaledale sheep everywhere in the UK:
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikip...
The earlier version
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I vividly remember my first visit to Jitensha Studio in my freshman
year a Cal in 1987. I'd never seen a shop like that, and I can't say
I've ever seen another like it.
On Feb 3, 6:55 pm, benzzoy benz...@yahoo.com wrote:
On Feb 3, 1:08 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth
always thought Bridgestone
in the Grant years was trying to translate at scale what the small,
Francophile Japanese shops (such as Toei) Jitensha championed were
doing.
On Feb 3, 8:55 pm, benzzoy benz...@yahoo.com wrote:
On Feb 3, 1:08 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
Jitensha should
I agree with Dave... the 40 and 48 hole rims seem like overkill. I've
done week long tours on handbuilt 32h wheels.
It is a matter of preference. 40h rims are not more expensive than
36h. A lot of choices on what goes into the panniers are going to
have far more impact on weight than 4
to like to experiment with new versions using cheaper
Taiwanese mfgers
~Mike
On Feb 4, 5:55 am, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
Jitensha is actually pre-Rivendell, so if anything, Rivendell is a Me
too Jitensha. :)
Grant wrote somewhere that he used to hang out at Jitensha
, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
I agree with Dave... the 40 and 48 hole rims seem like overkill. I've
done week long tours on handbuilt 32h wheels.
It is a matter of preference. 40h rims are not more expensive than
36h. A lot of choices on what goes into the panniers are going
FedEx and UPS do not serve. If I ever
get stuck in nowhereville for a day or two, I am sure I can make the
most of it.
On Feb 4, 10:54 am, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:
On Fri, 2011-02-04 at 07:49 -0800, JoelMatthews wrote:
I certainly do not think having 40h wheels are a critical
Not sure I'd want them as racing tires on farm roads in the driftless region
of Iowa. But for most things
short of that, they'd be fine.
Services are kind of far and few between, otherwise, Northeast Iowa is
a great place to ride. Scenery is otherworldly. Not crowded, even
during the best
Oh and on topic: Riding in Western Illinois on a limestone trail,
Supreme 38s did well until the rain. They spun a lot on me after the
trails got drenched.
On Feb 2, 7:45 pm, Forrest ftme...@me.com wrote:
How capable are the Schwalbe Marathon Supremes for mild non-pavement
riding -- e.g.,
I found the comments about the soap altogether more interesting than
the diet stuff.
On Feb 3, 8:35 am, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote:
http://velo-orange.blogspot.com/2011/02/paleo-rambling.html
Not too oft intersection of VO and Rivendell, it's about the diet
stuff so if you've signed off
Jitensha should not be included in a list of me too Riv companies.
Jitensha has been around for quite some time, possibly longer than
Riv, though I am not certain on that. It is a local bicycle store
operated by a Japanese American that makes Japanese small shop bicycle
parts available in the
I use the 26 RhynoLite on my own touring bike, 48h rear and 40h front.
Cool! I weigh 155 or so and carry moderate loads touring. But I love
the look and security riding on 40h rims. The only 48h Maxicar hubs I
could find were tandem width, otherwise I would have liked to have a
48h rear wheel
at the 2009 NAHBS.. he's exudes a
great bike vibe and attitude.
On Feb 3, 4:08 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
Jitensha should not be included in a list of me too Riv companies.
Jitensha has been around for quite some time, possibly longer than
Riv, though I am not certain
From my view, it appears the banging noise was the van running into
the cyclist.
Even if he did bang on the van, what of it? The van was forcing him
into road barricades. Are you saying you would not expect a car to
sound its horn in that situation?
On Feb 1, 9:32 pm, robert zeidler
or so. It's about as small as I can
make it without compromising use or (wrt lock) security, but at 3lb 3
oz it's a lb heavier than a large Kryptonite.
On Fri, Jan 28, 2011 at 7:29 PM, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com
wrote:
Right crafty of you Patrick. Abus level security
bicycles with wide tires ! Have you ever watched any of those
ridiculous doomsday movies that show how New York city would look
after 1000 years, its amazing what doesn't survive the elements and
the test of time. Just sayin ! cheers : )
On Jan 28, 6:21 am, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote
This is part of where I was coming from in that road maintenance can't
be done without petroleum, at least not good asphalt. And boy do we
bicyclists love a good road surface.
Flat out wrong.
If there were fewer vehicles, we would not need as many streets/roads
and those we would have would
I started on Marathon ?? Plus / Supreme.. the ones with the flat protection
you could put a thumb tack in without a puncture.
Two different tires.
Marathon plus is the tire with the real thick inner layer:
http://smtp.schwalbetires.com/bike_tires/road_tires/marathon_plus_tour
It is designed
Right crafty of you Patrick. Abus level security at a fraction of the
price.
I wouldn't be surprised if this turned out more rugged than many a
rack or pole you attach it to.
The only thing more secure will be when someone figures out how to
duplicate the alloy Predator used for its lances. As
Personally I think a dyno hub is always a good idea, regardless of
season. In the summer (even with long days) it simply extends your
riding and removes daylight limitations... As far as the idea of a
clutch mechanism
IMO, the clutch mechanism dynohub is a solution looking for a
problem.
wholesale arrangement, if they haven't already. Supporting Rivendell with
your biz is well and good, but there's a case to be made for working with
your local bike professionals.
Agreed. Bike light wiring is delicate.
A few years back I did the wiring on my then camping bike. Second day
of
For example, are their differences between the acclaimed Toyo and current
Waterford forks?
Does Waterford make the Atlantis forks?
Nobilette made the early Waterford Hilsen forks.
On Jan 26, 12:42 pm, Bob prov...@umbc.edu wrote:
The current Riv Atlantis is built by Waterford. My original
Standover height matters somewhat, but when it comes to proper bike
fit it is pretty far down the list, unless of course your intended use
will see you standing over the top tube a lot as opposed to riding.
When I pick a bike, I look for a size that best fits my riding
position. Factors such as
I emailed Peter White about the berthoud SKS fenders last week. He
said they have been discontinued.
Oh that is a pity. They are very nice fenders.
On Jan 26, 12:15 pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
On Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 1:14 PM, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote:
I have also heard
The Bordo locks are intriguing, but I've hard the rivets are a weak point.
Have you held a Bordo in your hand? It is German made industrial
strength. Even if the thief had a high impact power tool (just
happened to be walking down the street with my pneumatic punch) the
rivets are so tough the
Those hardened chains are pretty tough to cut. After the Portland
NAHBS there was a video demonstrating how hard it is to cut thick
chain with bolt cutters. Some of the wild and crazy Portlanders
chained their bikes on a barricade or something the hall managers
wanted to keep clear. The video
I use the Abus Bordo here in Chicago:
http://www.lockitt.com/Bicycleproducts.htm#Bordo
6100
The Bordo is flexible, allowing me to lock to the most secure
structure no matter where I ride. The Bordo holder attaches to water
bottle cage bosses, making it very easy to carry. The Bordo is
the ancillary stuff.
Does anyone know if the pitlock system works with bolt-on hubs? my
phil rear has 6MM bolts securing it instead of a QR. Anyone done the
switch in this case?
On Jan 25, 5:12 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
I use the Abus Bordo here in Chicago:
http
That being said, there are a lot more factors, incentives, and
advantages about commuting by bicycle in a place like Holland and it's
easy to see why we can't have that here.
With Chinese and Indian fuel consumption pushing gas prices up, it
will not be long before U.S. prices are within
Thanks Grant. I did not see the conflict between your editorial and
BSNYC's post.
The point is that laws and cycling behavior is best suited when it
conforms to the locale. Insisting cyclists scrupulously come to a
full stop at a rural intersection no matter the traffic volume is
silly. On the
I think the Idaho stop makes sense EVERYWHERE that it makes sense.
Who decides where it makes sense? Unfortunately there are many urban
riders who appear to think an Idaho stop makes sense if traffic with
the right of way theoretically can brake fast enough to avoid T-boning
or rear ending
Check out crazyguyonabike.com A lot of journals and a very active q
a forum.
On Jan 20, 10:57 am, Adam oceanm...@gmail.com wrote:
Greetings All,
I am planning a European tour for about a month this summer on my
Hillborne. I have quite a few questions and wonder if anyone here
knows of a
point. It caused
me to rethink the ire I feel for delinquent riders who blow through
stop signs in traffic. I definitely don't approve of it, but now I'm
not so sure that it somehow reflects poorly on me.
On Jan 20, 10:55 am, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
I think the Idaho
Clearly a minority opinion, but I prefer Berthoud over Honjos. That
is a good looking, no-nonsense bike.
On Jan 18, 5:50 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
http://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/BIKESMISCELLANEA#55636760480658...
They don't look bad, but I would have preferred a new
Liked the editorial, but disagree with one of GP's points.
I gave up cars completely and flying for all but work and emergencies
6 years ago because they are such wasteful modes of transit. To me it
is a green choice. I realize my actions mean very little with most
here in Chicago wtill in cars
.
Sorry, a bit long.
RGZ
On Wed, Jan 19, 2011 at 8:51 AM, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
Liked the editorial, but disagree with one of GP's points.
I gave up cars completely and flying for all but work and emergencies
6 years ago because they are such wasteful modes of transit
lifting.
Lastly, so there is no confusion, I respect the gentleman's right to
follow his conscience. He is free and right to do so, as long as what
he does, does not pee in the water upstream from where others drink.
Sorry, a bit long.
RGZ
On Wed, Jan 19, 2011 at 8:51 AM, JoelMatthews
You get the health benefits of cycling: less fat, better cardiovascular
health, stronger muscles, better bones, a better brain. As someone who
works with the elderly, those benefits are not to be sneezed at.
You are also saving your fellow tax payers money. Bikes have minimal
and then there is organized bike rides that have 100's of people driving
many miles to ride a bike a short distance then drive back home. In St
Louis, Mo Trailnet has one of these type rides weekly. I would wager a
single weekend ride here wipes out all the progress the comuters make in one
Also am hoping they actually do arrive. Will order at least one,
mebbe two. With a huge caveat - depends on the actual sizing of the
item. Hopefully XL will be made. And hopefully it isn't starving
Italian XL.
I think the reason Riv dropped them is the original manufacturers (as
I
am, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote:
on 1/19/11 8:04 AM, JoelMatthews at joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
Cycling has many uses and is wonderful .. but riding just for green reasons
is or would be weak for me. I ride because I like riding.
I got rid of my car for green reasons. I
on this planet.
My second comment is actually a vote of support for you not a criticism.
On Wed, Jan 19, 2011 at 9:38 AM, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
Dept of Consumer Protection (or whomever) had mandated this so that
bio-fuels didn't get a competitive advantage(!). .
Any
of the law, especially stopping at all red lights.
On Jan 19, 10:10 am, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote:
on 1/19/11 9:25 AM, JoelMatthews at joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
I am very much aware my decision process on this makes me an outlier.
And I wholeheartedly applaud your
Welcome to the club. I am fairly confident you will appreciate the
saddle long term.
Perfect color for your Atlantis too.
On Jan 19, 7:18 pm, Rene Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote:
Yesterday my new Berthoud Touring saddle arrived from Wallingford Bikes.
Natural color, Cro-Moly rails. I
Swapped out the Bullmoose bars for these Sycip Singles Bar, found my
old Specialized branded Dirtdrop stem. This bar is so much more
versatile and comfortable than the Bullmoose bars I could never get
my
hands comy on them, I figure it had to do with the fixed rear-upward
angle.
How about
And yes I put my order in for a pair before coming on and sharing with
the group ;)
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VO says 50-90% less drag
Even if true, all relative.
I have a bike with a Scmidt Dyno, one with a Maxicar front hub, and
another with Campy Record. When the lights are off, there is no
noticeable drag.
Sure it may be cheaper then a Schmidt. But then as anyone who buys a
Rivendell ought to
I am wearing my woolywarm cardigan right now. Very warm and
comfortable. Going on 4 years old and holding up well.
On Jan 18, 9:00 pm, manueljohnacosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com
wrote:
I want a cardigan. Teachers should all have cardigans! with leather
elbow pads!
On Jan 18, 6:31 pm,
Sure hope Riv has a big re-order in place. I want my pair!
On Jan 14, 9:20 am, cyclofiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote:
Drizzly Thursday commute and a quick bit o' editing...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/5353558271/
Enjoy Ride Safe!
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I have QR skewers in my Sam because I often put it in or on vehicles,
and often have my wheels off when I'm messing with bike parts for fun.
They are handy for that.
As long as one keeps ones tools handy, it is not all that much faster
to remove a tire with a quick release skewer than one with
me nigh on half to death one time trying to
fix a flat. That was also in winter. Could easily have been a
binding issue between two different materials.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Jan 8, 4:07 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
I use Pitlocks on my bike with hollow axle hubs
Shimano skewers are nearly impossible to beat mechanically. Any
internal cam wins over external.http://www.sheldonbrown.com/skewers.html
When I last used skewers, I went with these by Hope:
http://www.mtbr.com/cat/tires-and-wheels/skewer/hope/skewers/PRD_354342_146crx.aspx
They seemed to work
I use Pitlocks on my bike with hollow axle hubs. They are good
looking, well made and fairly easy to remove, provided you remember to
bring your coded pit socket.
Not sure if PJW sells them, but Urban Bike Tech in Canada sells nice
caps for the pit side so you can have a really clean look.
On
.
I purchased mine from Rene Herse Bicycles who lets you try the saddle for
60
days and return it if you don't like it. I suggest you give it try.
Best,
Clayton Scott
SF, CA
On Fri, Jan 7, 2011 at 9:29 AM, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
I had an Ideale when
I could never get comfortable on a B-17 or any of the Fizik saddles so
tried the Berthoud more out of desperation than anything. Right out
of the box I had an opportunity to do an ~500 mile trip. No
discomfort at all.
As for appearance, I prefer Berthoud to the Brooks. The Berthoud
shape is
, 2011-01-07 at 08:12 -0800, JoelMatthews wrote:
Unless you have an Ideale that has been well maintained - or stored in
optimal conditions - it is not going to be as comfortable, work as
well, or last as long as a modern Brooks or Berthoud.
I had an Ideale when it was new and it wasn't
,
Clayton Scott
SF, CA
On Fri, Jan 7, 2011 at 9:29 AM, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
I had an Ideale when it was new and it wasn't as comfortable and didn't
work as well as a B.17. It was one of those with the integral wide
aluminum rails and the built-in micro-adjusting
, 7:36 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
Last summer I lucked into a very nice set of NOS traditional Campy
brake levers with apparently very supple gum rubber hoods.
Installing the brake cable tonight, the right side hood slid off and
back on over the top of the hood perfect
Last summer I lucked into a very nice set of NOS traditional Campy
brake levers with apparently very supple gum rubber hoods.
Installing the brake cable tonight, the right side hood slid off and
back on over the top of the hood perfect. When I went to slide the
right side back, disaster. Split
Thanks for the link.
While the author does not describe the hubs on either bike, he does
point out the plastic bike had lighter and obviously more expensive
wheels than the steel (obviously as the entire steel bike cost him 50
pounds).
Appears there are modest hills on his commute. Not sure
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