*The Basics:*
- Custom, Large, Coupled, Touring Tandem
- Brazed Steel, Powder Coated English Racing Green
- Dimensions:
- Head Tube - 10.5” / 26.5 C
- Top Tubes - 22.5/57 & 30.5/77.5
- Seat Tubes - 22.75 / 58 & 17.75/45.5
- Wheels - White Ind. Hubs & DaVinci V22
Thanks to all who offered help with replacing my Synergy rear rim. I have
a deal for a replacement.
Michael
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 10:23:43 PM UTC-4 Fullylugged wrote:
> Velocity dropped the OC version of the Synergy a while ago after reports
> of rim cracking appeared. Then they
I have damaged my rear 650b /32H OC rim and need to replace it. I am
hoping to find the exact replacement, to reuse the spokes, but they seem to
be out of production. If anyone has one sitting around unused I would like
to have it.
Michael
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*The Basics:*
- Custom, Large, Coupled, Touring Tandem
- Braised Steel, Powder Coated English Racing Green
- Dimensions:
- Head Tube - 10.5” / 26.5 C
- Top Tubes - 22.5/57 & 30.5/77.5
- Seat Tubes - 22.75 / 58 & 17.75/45.5
- Wheels - White Ind. Hubs & DaVinci
I'm familiar with the adjuster on the lever and with cable splitters, since
I have a coupled tandem (which I will be selling soon). The cable splitter
won't work on the front brake since the housing runs from lever to caliper.
I'm not familiar with the Shimano in line QR. Looks interesting.
The brakes on my wife's Betty Foy are driving me nuts. This is a stock
bike, in fact it was RBWs sales bike and it came with Bosco bars, Techtro
559 side pull clippers and Shimano levers. There is no QR on the levers and
a minimal one on the calipers This is a very poor combination as I can
Thanks everyone for the responses. The Marathon Supreme does look like an
interesting option. The tandem currently has 1.75 and I'm pretty sure I
could fit 2.0 under the fender, but it might be tight. However we have
decided to put the tandem up for the rest of the season and just ride
Thanks everyone for the responses. The Marathon Supreme does look like an
interesting option. The tandem currently has 1.75 and I'm pretty sure I
could fit 2.0 under the fender, but it might be tight. However we have
decided to put the tandem up for the rest of the season and just ride
Our touring tandem has 26" wheels, and yes when we bought the bike ten
years ago I got, much to my regret, talked out of 650B. All water under
the bridge. We rode Schawbe Marathon Racers 1.5" for 6 years and then
switched to Compass 1.75. The latter have thinner, tan sidewalls which
have
I have two SS coupled bikes, a bilenkey tandem and an old (1984) Trek 620.
I don't think it makes any difference in the ride, but it can make a
difference in the packing. I would suggest you use a bike builder with
experience and just his/her judgement about the latter. Having two
somewhat
I have a really good 700c Wheelset that has been hanging up and collecting
dust for a long time.. These were on my Ram, circa 2000 for a couple of
years before being replaced with White Hubs and a couple of more spokes.
Shimano Ultegra Hubs, 9 speed
Open Pro Rims 28 front/ 32 rear.
Ultegra 9
Thanks for the post. Since you are in the general vicinity, I heartily
recommend the Petit Tran de Nord out of Montreal. Of course you will have
to wait for the border to reopen. Pat and I did a four day ride on our
bilenkey tandem a few years ago and enjoyed every day.
Michael
On
1 PM UTC-4, Michael Hechmer wrote:
>
> There is a major flaw in the RBW Business Model. They forgot to include
> planned obsolesce. Really, how can you expect to grow a business when your
> products not only don't wear out they don't even loose their sex appeal?
> Certainly Trek
ct to see disc brakes or thru eyelets on forks. :)
>
> dougP
>
> On Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at 10:38:11 AM UTC-7, Michael Hechmer wrote:
>>
>> There is a major flaw in the RBW Business Model. They forgot to include
>> planned obselence. Really, how can you
*The Betty Vs The Bear*
We had just settled in for a short summer ride,
She on her Betty, and I on Saluki.
With the Lemoile on our left and woods on the right,
We pedaled along this lovely rail trail.
Often she leads at her very own pace
While I follow back, enjoying the sights,
But
Alternately, you might consider a length of housing, as is common under BB
shells.
Michael
On Monday, July 20, 2020 at 12:28:25 AM UTC-4, Jeff B wrote:
>
> Not to talk off the topic of chain lubing but, Patrick your rear
> derailleur cable is wrapped under the kickstand plate. Not sure if it
On Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 7:18:22 PM UTC-4, Michael Hechmer wrote:
>
> Greetings, one and all. It has been a long time, at least a few years,
> since my last post and I am just assuming my membership is still active.
>
> At 75+, I still ride regularly, although not the distance
saw now. the 14" blade goes through stunningly thick
> downed trees for quick(ish) human powered trail work.
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
>
> On Friday, June 5, 2020 at 4:54:37 PM UTC-6, Michael Hechmer wrote:
>>
>> Deacon, do you actually own chain saw? I owne
r longer-term users: Did Michael overdo the application? Do you
> really need to put a drop on only 12 links out of N?
>
> On Fri, Jun 5, 2020 at 2:10 PM Michael Hechmer > wrote:
>
>> So I bought a bottle of NFS (Nixfrikshun) for my trust Saluki, now
>> dressed up in b
Deacon, do you actually own chain saw? I owned a chain saw for many years,
decades actually. Then one day I looked down and noticed that I still had
to legs and two hands and decided I would sell my chainsaw while I was
ahead. I still own many dangerous tools, including a 3HP table saw, a
So I bought a bottle of NFS (Nixfrikshun) for my trust Saluki, now
dressed up in brandy new TA rings. I followed the instructions to put a
drop on 12 links and spin the chain backwards 12 times. There was no sign
of any lube on the big ring, so I added 4 more drops and spun 12 times.
Never heard of it, but they certainly make extravagant claims! The idea
of only using 12 drops for an entire chain and then letting the cogs
redistribute sounds interesting and should result in less lube leaking to
the sides of the chain, where in attracts dirt. But doesn't the cog then
r, wet and / or dusty or dirty environments are tough on
> chains et al. E..g., I'm in a warm, dry, dust free climate. What works in
> my climate would be a disaster for me in Deacon Patrick's climate. Wax
> doesn't like wet conditions.
>
> Hope this helps the evaluation process.
&
Deacon, how good to connect with you again, even when I think you are
wrong! At one level you are right. If we are discussing energy lost to
friction in the drivetrain then nothing makes a difference, wax, chain oil,
heavy or light oil or even no lube at all. Under all conditions the energy
Greetings, one and all. It has been a long time, at least a few years,
since my last post and I am just assuming my membership is still active.
At 75+, I still ride regularly, although not the distances I used to. I
live in a small town in far northern VT, which has mostly dirt roads. I
just
My wife has a Betty and my daughter a Chevy. If they weren't painted
different colors my eye could not tell them apart. Both women absolutely
love their bike and both get lots & lots of complements. I doubt if most
riders feel any difference from small differences in CS length.
Michael
On
Eric, you certainly have gotten a lot of advice and all I can offer is a
single data point. First, I will second Steve's observation that the Rene
Herse equipment is generally made for an integrated bike system, so it
often doesn't lend itself to a retrofit. Second, different brakes work
By now most, or at least many have seen the video of GP riding through
water on Mt. Diablo. Perhaps this one deserves more attention.
https://www.weather.gov/safety/tadd-music-video
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Here's another data point. With both my Saluki (which was the forerunner
of the AHH) and Rambouliet I use large front bags - either Acorn or
Bertoud. I don't overload it - tools, glasses, wallet, phone, a little
food, rain jacket, about 2 lbs of stuff. If I'm going to carry more than
that
I run 38 mm pari motos under Al fenderson my Saluki. I have fit the 41 mm
fatty bumkins, or whatever there called and they fit, but it didn't look
like there was room for anything bigger. The fattys are a big tire but I
found the ride a bit sluggish.
Michael
On Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at
I have no idea how these fenders will fit on your bike, but I'm guessing
that the 50mm fenders you are currently running are plastic. Plastic
fenders tend to have a flatter profile while metal ones curve a bit more
around the tire and then have about a 4 mm rolled edge, so that a 55 fender
I'd love to join you but have been hobbled all summer with a foot injury.
I see a surgeon next week and fear bad news.
Michael
On Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 2:44:54 PM UTC-4, Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow
Haus Bicycles wrote:
>
> Hello Northeast Rivs!
>
> There's been hints at getting something
I definitely say this rider is a P on the Myers-Briggs! Why make a
decision until you've tried everything simultaneously?
Michael
On Saturday, July 7, 2018 at 6:45:43 AM UTC-4, Ron Mc wrote:
>
> would have to be unnaturally elastic to reach those aero bars
>
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Very nice looking bike. I am not convinced that the dbl TT offers much
advantage but the curved tube looks cool. I do notice that the bottle cage
mounting looks very low. Do you think it will require a longer reach than
your comfortable with
Michael
On Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 4:35:23 PM
ater, I'd have bought it.
>
> IIRC, I had to walk some 2 miles home, too, since I managed to flub the 2
> or 3 CO2 cartridges I carried (the first and last time I carried these
> instead of a pump).
>
> On Fri, Jun 22, 2018 at 2:28 PM, Michael Hechmer > wrote:
>
>> I have be
I have been working too hard and so late this morning Saluki and I went out
for a ride on one of my favorite routes, out and back from Fairfax Vt
through the back roads, north toward St Albans. Its a pretty route with
very little traffic, the weather was perfect for riding, the roads, both
, but of course not the modulation of
> Paul cantis.
>
>
> On Saturday, June 16, 2018 at 6:41:56 AM UTC-5, Michael Hechmer wrote:
>>
>> Ok I agree that all of the popular style of brake design can be made into
>> very good brakes but.
>>
>&g
ozuna cartridges took the Weinmann SPs from marginally scary to
> more than adequate. The Dura cartridges gave the CPs all the power of Paul
> cantis (there's nothing beyond lockup), but of course not the modulation of
> Paul cantis.
>
>
> On Saturday, June 16, 2018 at
Ok I agree that all of the popular style of brake design can be made into
very good brakes but.
I have never owned or even ridden a bike with "disk" brakes, but looking at
them they seem to offer two advantages. First they can accommodate much
larger pads; second, their position,
I don't have TV, or more exactly no high speed TV service connection. We
are looking to buy either a Roku or Apple box but the advertising seems to
be all sizzle and no steak. Can anyone tell me how these two competitors
stack up?
Michael
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My wife has a Riv with Silver bar ends and a Sequoia with micro shift
thumbies. She never complains about the thumbies but raves about the
Silvers as the best shifting bike ever. Of course that's just one element
in the system.
Michael
On Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 3:40:53 PM UTC-4, Paul
In deciding on hardware most riders focus on the high and low, but it's
also important to consider the shifting pattern. I have found that steps
between rings of either 10 or 14 work better than 12 or 13. A shift of 10
puts you 1 rear click from the next gear and 14 is 2 clicks. Often in
Yea, me too. Foe years Rbwers? Rivendellians? avoided black like a
cultural taboo and now, you have made it look Kool. Thanks.
Michael
On Sunday, June 10, 2018 at 3:37:41 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
> I thought I liked the original green, but I have to say that this black
> and cream
As the new comer to the idea of waxing chains I went to youtube for a demo.
There are quite a few ranging from how to to comparison test. One that I
found helpful was "Molten SpeedWax - The Epic guide to Chain Waxing It's
here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKIJLBgtw1c
Michael
On
your new chain. Chains last much longer with the factory grease
> inside the rollers. True story.
>
> Clayton
> #DirtDance
>
> On Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 4:54:19 AM UTC-7, Michael Hechmer wrote:
>>
>> I did a search on this and was surprised not to find anythi
I have never, ever been able to remove a Sram quick link by hand. In fact I
can hardly open them with pliers. I have never failed to open a connex
quick link by hand. So far I'm getting mixed reviews 0n the KMC, ranging
from the RBW "best ever" to the LBS, "somewhere between Sram & Connex."
Ultrasonic chain cleaning? Do I need to take the chain to a dentist?
Michael
On Sunday, June 3, 2018 at 5:39:15 PM UTC-4, Ron Mc wrote:
>
> I've covered this a few times and shared my results with Patrick before he
> picked up the habit.
> Ultrasonic cleaning of a chain lubed with liquid
Deacon, now you've gone from preaching to meddling! There's no way I am
going to ride around with a dirty chain. Even if I were constitutionally
capable of such an abomination, there is still the issue of removing the
timing chain from the tandem when we break it in half and put it in the
I have been using the Conex 908 chains on all my bikes for many years and
like both the way they shift and that their quick link works so much better
than shimano & Sram links. Now I see that the RBW site describes the KMC
quick link as "the best." Most links are pretty easy to put on but
I have used the one drop per link method for years with a great variety of
lubes, some a little worse some a little better, but none great. When I
was commuting 30 miles every day I took it for granted that I needed to
clean the chain, rings & cogs every two weeks. Now that I'm retired and
I live in VT, so wet & green. I live 3 miles down a dirt road so all of my
rides include at least 6 miles of dirt and many rides considerable more.
I am motivated to try wax by the timing chain on my tandem. It is long and
it needs to be removed when we break the bike apart and stick it in
I did a search on this and was surprised not to find anything. (Except
waxing cloth!)
After 40+ years of cleaning and lubing chains I may be ready to try wax. I
recently got a recipe & process on the tandem list but wondered about the
experience of people on this list. How much extra work is
Sorry to hear this didn't work out for you. I have seen lots of
discussions around frame weights on the tandem list, which makes almost no
difference whatsoever, but no discussions about bike length, which is in
fact the most difficult aspect of tandems. They are a challenge to
transport and
OK, so I'm no longer a big bike spender, but I do own three Riv bikes and
feel some loyalty to the company. At 73 all I need are replacement parts.
I haven't ordered anything from RBW in two years because every time I try
to put in an order half of what I need is out of stock.
It's
bruary 21, 2018 at 6:57:25 PM UTC-5, Michael Hechmer wrote:
>>
>> Before you buy your next helmet you should consider this:
>> https://www.bikebiz.com/news/anti-gun-bike-brand-boycott
>>
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I have a carradice long strap that I haven't used since I bought a tandem.
Michael
On Monday, November 27, 2017 at 6:02:35 PM UTC-5, Birdman wrote:
>
> I missed out on Eric’s sale yesterday. Does anyone have a large saddlesack
> in great condition they’d be willing to part with? Would prefer
What could be better than a near disaster turned into a good story.
Michael
On Thursday, November 30, 2017 at 11:37:02 AM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> 1. Remove derailure in a fit of single speed euphoria because you were
> doing other things and rather than put the gear shifter on you
There is nothing especially "tricky" about setting up a timing chain. You
do need a pin spanner, the same one used on traditional BBs. The front BB
has what is called an "eccentric", which is an ovalized BB. Set the
eccentric to the shortest length, then fit the chain over the chainring and
I'm late to this discussion and have not been able to follow all of the
rather cryptic postings, but. I have an early, canti, grey Saluki
which, over time has become my most ridden bike. It's just so comfortable,
so versatile, so ...perfect. I have a soft spot in my heart for my
Thank you Jan, for distilling history and offering this heart filled
tribute to what has been so rewarding to so many of us
Michel
On Sunday, July 23, 2017 at 1:41:34 PM UTC-4, Austin B wrote:
>
> As seen on the Facebook Riv group:
>
> 1995 Rivendell: Turning the Tide
>
Thanks for all the suggestions. I also have a pair of the Keen commuters,
which are pretty good, but my feet like the Austin pedlars better. The
good news is I have found them. They were hiding in a little used gym bag.
I have no idea how they got there!
Michael
On Monday, July 3, 2017 at
r in your case?
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
>
> On Sunday, July 2, 2017 at 5:26:39 PM UTC-6, Michael Hechmer wrote:
>>
>> Urgh, I have this sinking feeling I left my Ausrtin Pedlars with Frog
>> cleats at a trail head. Anyway i can't find them anywhere and that's t
Urgh, I have this sinking feeling I left my Ausrtin Pedlars with Frog
cleats at a trail head. Anyway i can't find them anywhere and that's the
last place I remember seeing them. They are my all time favorite shoe /
cleat combination. I have very tender feet and the combination of the
I would tend to agree with Dave. I ride a lot of dirt roads and bad
pavement and find that 38 - 41 MM tires are very nice for both on the
single. We run 45's on the tandem. Tires much above that seem more like
they are optimized for fire trails. A little bit of tread doesn't hurt at
all.
I'm not fluent in all the part #s you put down but it looks like a mixture
of road & commuting stuff. The picture is of a S240 tour set up. So the
first thing is to be clear about what kind of riding you want to do. Also,
the pic shows a bike with knobby tires. I have never found such tires
You just bought a great bike, and probably at a great price. The ego wants
wanting more than it wants having. Proof: as soon as we get something we
start wanting something else. Joy isn't something we get out of things;
it's something we put into things. In-joy the great bike that you have.
More gears, less tire. Interesting choice. I look forward to a post from
you on how the tires compare and how the 10 spd friction works out. Do
include more specifics about the drive chain and start a new thread.
Michael
On Sunday, May 28, 2017 at 12:50:12 PM UTC-4, Brian Campbell wrote:
I have used fenders consistently since the late 90s. I ride a lot of dirt
roads without incident. My wife once got something caught in her rear
fender and broke it, but it did not cause her to fall. I find metal
fenders a lot easier to live with than plastic. The latter may be easier
to
We use the 1up rack with my 62cm Saluki and my wife's 55 cm Betty. One has
metal fenders, the other plastic. She has albatross bars & a large rear
rack; I have drop bars and a front rack. Or we use it with my 62cm
Rambouilet. The rack has three great advantages. First the set up is very
http://lumberjocks.com/projects/317593
It looks good, but no word on how it rides!
Michael
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Deacon, I'm just catching up with this thread. I'm not quite sure why you
express a particular preference for Japanese hand tools. I can understand
- and totally get - your desire to avoid the noise and dirt associated
with power tools. As someone with a 40 year woodworking habit, I have a
Very sweet.
Michael
On Friday, April 28, 2017 at 5:57:30 PM UTC-4, Pudge wrote:
>
> Here are some pics of a new build for a fundraiser auction at my
> daughter's school. I built a Clementine last year, but thought I'd try a
> Mixte frame from New Albion Cycles this year. I had broken the front
Ah yes Patrick, right away I see myself standing in the shop with a dirty
rag trying to clean those cute spokes. But think of all the time & money I
will have saved putting air in my tires!
Michael
On Sunday, April 23, 2017 at 1:10:48 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> I wonder what the
Nice story, except for the part about the Subarus getting smashed. It's
nice to have our bikes appreciated but even nicer to have our worst fears
about our fellow man refuted.
Michael
In the Blue version of the gun-racked pick-up states, Vermont.
On Monday, April 24, 2017 at 1:01:56 AM UTC-4,
This topic has been raging on the Tandem@hobbes list for the entire winter.
It's been physicist vs physicist and I am not about to jump into the
argument. A lot depends on the kind of riding you do. One thing I will
offer for those new to the tandem world. Because of the added rear weight
I run the VOs around 45mm tires. There is a sweet spot in mounting fenders
on a tandem. You want them as low as possible to prevent spray from
landing on the stoker and crank, but not so low as to hit the roof rack. A
good mud flap helps.
Michael
On Sunday, April 23, 2017 at 8:08:00 AM
I agree. One problem with wagons, like the Subaru and my Gulf is the
stupid roof rails. They sit inside of the contact point for sedan rails
and they cross bar attachment takes up more space. This results in an
inside rack connection that is a good bit back from the side of the car. I
Having been to quite a few tandem rallies I have had the opportunity to
observe a lot of different ways for carrying these bikes in or on a car.
Many people have very tall cars and when they try to lift the fork into
the drop out, the chainrings hit the car, usually a window. The
Rockymount,
rn it if I find the
> Saris and like it.
>
> I also have the 1UP for my regular bikes and love it.
>
> René
>
> On Thu, Apr 20, 2017 at 3:16 PM Michael Hechmer <mhec...@gmail.com
> > wrote:
>
>> I have owned and used both the Atoc/Tule carrier and the Saris. I
mble the racks. Also, I
have found it safer and more convenient to mount the bike on the passenger
- the curb side - of the car.
Michael
On Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 6:16:19 PM UTC-4, Michael Hechmer wrote:
>
> I have owned and used both the Atoc/Tule carrier and the Saris. I much
>
I have owned and used both the Atoc/Tule carrier and the Saris. I much
prefer the Saris. Both racks will do the job, and both have swing out arms
to facilitate the mounting. The Tule secures that arm with a pin, which
has a lot of side to side play, and straps across the rear wheel. The
The 1Up with the fender adapters work fine. I love this rack. But, the
OP is looking for a 4 bike carrier and the 1UP maxs at three.
On Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 9:21:12 AM UTC-4, Mitch Browne wrote:
>
> Bruce,
>>
>
> The 1Up doesn't appear to be fender friendly. Have you placed a fendered
Matt, I have often wanted an Atlantis but have regrettably never gotten
one. I do have a 62cm cantied Saluki and a 62 cm Ram. I love them both.
As someone else mentioned, the AHH was brought to market as a revised
Saluki. The Saluki is not as fast or agile as the Ram, but is not slow
Patrick, as they say in NY, fa ged aboutit. Don't waste your life
comparing yourself to anyone. I remember climbing White Face Mt. in the
Adirondacks with my son when he was maybe 13 or 14. The climb is 4 miles
of unrelenting 14+% , without a shadow of shade. Eventually my son came
riding
Tule & Atoc market a tandem carrier which, like the Yakima clamps the fork
dropouts and uses a swing out arm to facilitate mounting. However that
rack only uses a pin to secure that swing out arm while the Yakima uses a
beefy screw. I'm sure the Thule rack works fine but the additional play
I would definitely avoid carrying a tandem on a hitch rack; just way too
much risk. Even if you are super cautious, you can't depend on other
drivers not to hit it while parking or changing lanes. We use the Yakima
sidewinder with the front wheel facing the rear over either our Prius or
Gulf
Roberta, I don't own a Clem, or for that matter any bike with upright bars.
My wife rides a Betty Foy, with albatross bars and she uses albas on our
tandem, which we regularly ride 40 - 50 miles a day, including on tour. I
can't think of any reason not to, unless your in a hurry. A 40 - 50
Boy, this all makes my 84 Trek look better & better, because I don't want
to buy stuff I want to Just Ride.
Michael
On Friday, March 10, 2017 at 7:18:17 AM UTC-5, Garth wrote:
>
> With the electro stuff, are they gonna have batteries indefinitely ? I
> doubt you will see may "classic" electro
All improvements are governed by the law of diminishing returns. Going
from 28 mm tires to 38 mm tires yields a big improvement on comfort; from
38 to 48mm offers offers less but still noticeable improvement in comfort
without any noticeable loss in rolling. Going from 48 to 58 will yield
We have run the compass 45mm tires - I forget the name - for the past
year, without undue problems. We ride a mixture of dirt and paved roads
but pretty much all rural. We did have two flats, in quick succession.
They are very comfortable and roll well.
Michael
On Tuesday, February 21,
Nitto makes those low ridrs in 700c, 650b & Mt bike versions. Which are
you showing us?
Michael
On Friday, February 17, 2017 at 11:46:51 AM UTC-5, Justin Schoop wrote:
>
> Clearing out things not in use:
>
> Nitto Campee Front and Rear Lowrider Racks - $150 each
> Nitto Rear saddle bag support
I still ride with bars 0-2cm below the saddle. I find that when I get
above the saddle it becomes more difficult to stand up and rock the bike.
I wouldn't do that on a long climb but still find it a good way for
maintaining pace over shorter rises.
Michael
On Sunday, February 12, 2017 at
During the 13 years I was a long range bike commuter I would occasionally
pull up at a traffic light next to a motor. Often I leaned over and said,
"Hey man, your bikes making a funny noise, does it always do that?" It
never felled to get a laugh.
Michael
On Saturday, February 11, 2017 at
That's what confused me. Michael
On Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at 5:59:49 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> Ok. What I saw was the leading edge as defined by direction of travel by
> the rim. So it matches the execution of your diagram, though your way is
> much simpler to say.
>
> With
Interesting. Could you be more specific about this?
Michael
On Monday, February 6, 2017 at 1:45:17 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> Since getting my new rims on the Hunqapillar, I’ve been fiddling with the
> toe-in and squealing all the while. Then I found in Evernote the tip from
> someone
> its product description this is mentioned "so your fenders don't have
> to share". It's a simple tab on the back side of the rack near the
> fork eyelet so likely it's not unique to the Duo.
>
> dougP
>
> On Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 4:41:59 PM UTC-8, Michael
I use the Nitto Campee model that has the detachable low rider mounts.
They mount to the canti studs, but with a longer strut can be mounted to
eyelets. They are pricey but give you a solid platform for that basket and
don't compete with fender mounts for real estate. Easy to live with. I
Yes, I did.
OP
On Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 1:58:40 PM UTC-5, Roy Drinkwater wrote:
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> Not really pertinent to the question, but did anyone read the title with a
> Rodney Dangerfield accent? Just asking...
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> Roy H. Drinkwater
> Lititz, PA
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You received this message because you
baffled me
completely. After some experience, I find the Pau's a breeze to set up.
Michael
On Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 5:38:52 PM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote:
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> On 01/10/2017 05:06 PM, Michael Hechmer wrote:
> > Probably like a lot of us, I got an email announcing
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