done
is riding the hoods, then quickly dropping both hands to the bar-ends,
snapping off that shift, then back to the hoods.
On Jun 23, 2:29 pm, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:
On Thu, 2011-06-23 at 06:20 -0700, MichaelH wrote:
The long cables, long rear derailleur cage
I am considering a switch to thumbies on our tandem. I am finding the
BEs too slow on the tandem for the kind of rolling hills of Vt, which
require a lot of fast, double shifts to attack hills that often swing
from minus to plus 10%. The long cables, long rear derailleur cage,
and the need to
Thanks for the posting, I found it interesting. I use both the early
Selle Anatomica, which is a bit narrower than the current offering,
and a B17 and like them both very much. My wife, on the other hand,
has never found a saddle she likes. They all seem to chafe on the
inside parts. From your
Anyone coming to Vt to ride should definitely go to the Local Motion
web site and order the Lake Champlain Bikeways map. It covers pretty
much everything west of the green mountains from the center of the
state to the Canadian border, plus a lot of good rides in NY, which
has much better
At 66 with four bikes plus the tandem I don't have many bike purchases
left in me, but hub shift suggests IGH to me, which brings up my ideal
winter bike:
Rolhoff rear hub; gates carbon belt; Schmidt front hub; Ti frame; room
for 42 mm studded tires and full fenders. I don't see this bike
coming
RBW hasn't loaded for almost a week, but emptying my cache seems to
have helped, although I can't think of a reason Y. Thanks for the
suggestion, Jim.
michael
On Jun 20, 6:47 pm, Leslie leslie.bri...@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks for checkin' on it; I'd noticed the delay in loading, that it
I especially liked the last two statements:
Stopping can be as much fun as riding.
Lots of people worked their asses off to build whatever you’re riding
on. You should thank them.
And I would add, I am mostly likely to respond positively to posts
which are statements of personal experience and
A while back I bought a bottle of El Duke Degreaser from Rivendell.
Eco friendly, works great, virtually odorless. Only the bottle is
almost empty and I can't find it on the web site any more. Anybody
know why, and perhaps more importantly, where I can get it?
michael
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You received this
I stuck with freewheels for a long time. Probably, mostly because I
already had a bunch of perfectly good hubs, not to mention frames with
126 mm rear spacing. I especially found 7 speed freewheels (13-28)
with a 50/40/28 very nice on my touring bikes.
I struggled through the dry period of
I took about a ten year break from cycling in my forties when life
demanded I focus exclusively on other things. When I started back, I
set two rules for myself which proved very useful. First I went on a
(Atkins) diet and lost 40 lbs. Second, as I recommitted myself I
decided to avoid riding
Charlie's message resonates with me... our bodies tell us when
something isn't good for us I don't doubt that some riders get into
foot pain with ill fitting, or over tightened shoes, but I don't think
that's my problem. I have a number of riding shoes but mostly use
Keen Commuters and it's hard
I too once fixed a clicking noise like that by retightening all of the
chainring bolts. It's easy to see how a single loose bolt could cause
that kind of click.
michael
On Jun 2, 4:58 pm, Larry Powers lapower...@hotmail.com wrote:
I keep not getting to that. I will do it tonight.
Date:
Wow, I'm blown away by all the input. thanks to everyone. I thought
about the possibility that it might be the shoe instead of the pedal.
I could see how that could happen but I have three shoes (keen,
shimono, sidis) and two pedal styles (frog and xo1 roads) but the
problem has become
About a decade ago I discovered Speedplay Frog Pedals and fell in love
with them. I have recommended them to many people and everybody who
wanted an easy on and easy on the knees pedal loved them. Gradually
all my bikes got them. But now I am developing a cronic hot spot on
the ball of my foot
.
On Jun 1, 12:48 pm, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote:
About a decade ago I discovered Speedplay Frog Pedals and fell in love
with them. I have recommended them to many people and everybody who
wanted an easy on and easy on the knees pedal loved them. Gradually
all my bikes got them
I am looking for a silver, front, low rider rack that will at least
somewhat match the Mark's mini on the front of my 26 wheeled tandem.
So far I have found a $55 no name and the Nitto Campee for $229, which
would replace the mini. I know that Tubus makes the Tara in silver,
but it is not
Depends on whether there is a bike lane / or significant shoulder
(which are technically legally different here); and whether or not
the cars are moving. In a bike lane it is legal and reasonably safe
to pass on the right. Without a lane I will pass a long line of
stopped cars on the right, but
You didn't say what kind of shifters you are using, but from other
info I presume it is a friction system. That's good because they are
much easier to adjust, and fixing the derailler should be done before
bothering to try and repair the chainstay. Set the chain on the
biggest cog and the
I don't know much about Chattanooga, but was there for a couple of
days in late winter. It seemed like a great town and very bike
friendly. I'd do a web search and look for some place near that
focuses on service, and also for a local bike club.
michael
On May 25, 3:48 pm, J. Burkhalter
I can't think of any reason the shifter should be affected. The pod
consists of an insert to which a post get attached. The shifter
mounts on the post, just as it is on a down tube. I'll bet someone at
Riv has tried this combo, so you can call and ask when you order them.
michael
On May 21,
I have found that as I have aged I am more likely to under tighten
allen bolts when using hand held keys. I've gone to a torque wrench
just to give myself the extra leverage, although I suppose 3/8 ratchet
driver would also provide that.
michael
On May 22, 12:14 pm, Eric Norris
The frame looks to be in good condition, but the sloppy work on the
bars would lead me to take a hard look at the rest of the components
and maintenance. But ultimately it's more about a fair price, than it
is about whether its a good bike. If it fits your body goals, go
for it.
michael
On
It is raining again... or maybe still,,. here in N. VT this morning.
I have a very nice Showers Pass rain jacket, but it's only wearable
below 65. I'm considering a rain cape. Can anyone suggest a good,
breathable rain jacket that works in warmer weather?
Michael
On May 19, 1:40 am, Jim Cloud
Understated Elegance! Happy Trails.
michael,
take care of Self; it's one of a kind and irreplaceable
On May 18, 9:08 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/HerseComplete051811?authkey=Gv...
Rivendell-esque if not Rivendellian.
--
Patrick Moore
I can certainly see the practicality of knickers,but.., I'm just
not man enough!
michael
On May 18, 8:53 am, Scott G. sco...@primax.com wrote:
Found this on the CTC list, proper cycling attire for gentlefolk.
Just the source for CTC re-enactors, tweed runners and the Lake Pepin
faithful.
I would have sworn that my shifters came with both styles. In any
case I would expect any good bike shop, or Riv, has a pair of these in
its spare parts drawer, that not that rare since they were on
virtually every road bike, with bar ends, sold for many decades.
There's more than one size
Very nice. I'll bet you waited a long time for it, which adds to the
sweetness for sure. I was intrigued by the shifter cable routing and
look forward to reading how that works out, in terms of both shifting
performance and comfort. It certainly looks a lot neater tha my usual
routing just
I think he got it exactly wrong. Commuting to work on a CF frame is a
fashion statement that trumps reason.
I once considered buying a CF fork for my '88 Marinoni stage racing
frame. On the way out of the bike shop parking lot, while I was
diligently watching traffic, my front wheel went down
I run the racers (26x1.6) on my tandem and have run the ruffy-tuffy on
my Ram, so it is impossible to compare the ride but the racers do seem
more puncture resistant with tougher sidewalls. I found the r-ts to
be a pretty good all around tire on the Ram but have moved to sportier
selections since
You don't say where the bars sit in relation to the saddle. If they
are more than a cm below the saddle, then you should certainly
consider raising the bars. This will also bring them back toward you,
so you might consider an 11, instead of a 10 cm stem. This will bring
the drops closer to
Thanks for sharing the photos, very nicely done. I especially liked
the moon shots. Life is good, even when our life situation isn't; but
going for a good ride always helps that.
peace,
michael
On May 14, 2:32 am, manueljohnacosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com
wrote:
With the dread of losing
Eric, you edited out all the pain! I kept waiting for the part where
someone writhes on the ground with cramps in both thighs and
hamstrings simultaneously.
We'll all be pulling for you in Paris. If MBM ever happens again,
I'll look forward to meeting you, even if I am neither capable nor
I run the campy racing triple on a 48/34/26 triple and a 44/30
double. I works very well, much better than the 105's it replaced.
It has a very short cage, which allows it to be set very low without
interfering with the chain stay.
michael
On May 8, 4:57 pm, BCDrums bcdr...@comcast.net wrote:
The new RR contains an article by GP outlining his believes about
various aspects of bike strength, comfort, weight, and comfort.
There wasn't much new there for anyone who has followed him for a few
years, including why he prefers threaded headsets and stems, but it
did trigger this question
I found when I opened up to full page and hit the magnifying button
the file became readable. But it acts funny. Two fingers on the
pad activates the magnification instead of the scroll. One finger
scrolls the screen. I found myself inadvertently jumping all over the
place.
michael
On May
The AHH was advertised as 135 when I considered buying one. I was
surprised that GP moved away from the more versatile 132.5 of the
Rambouillet, which was put to sleep when the AHH was released.
Perhaps he thought the 135 fit the bikes image better. I didn't have
any other bikes that took 135
Well Tia, Ernest Hemingway once said, Never trust an adjective. Or
as Paul Simon put it, One man's ceiling is another man's floor. So
one riders sluggish is another riders roadrunner. I find my
Rambouillet very zippy and very much like my '88 Marinoni, which
carries World Championship stripes.
I could live without downloading but even magnified the print is too
small to read. Has anyone tried printing it? It looks like a great
issue.
michael
On May 4, 8:12 pm, Bill Gibson (III) bill.bgib...@gmail.com wrote:
My inability to download it, etc. will motivate me to pay for a print copy!
Personally, I'd leave the dog home, and spring for a lighter tent.
michael
On Apr 24, 1:24 am, manueljohnacosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com
wrote:
Pictures proved that I packed
:http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157626439125925/
On Apr 23, 10:21 pm, manueljohnacosta
Nice bike William. I like the way these older standard gage 531C ride
and hope it gives you a lot of joy. Why struggle with a 24; why not
just go to a 27 or 28?
My winter project was rebuilding a 1984 Trek 620. I spread the stays
just so I could go to a cassette with a 12 cog, which allows for
It's 35 degrees here, with a stiff wind and a mixture of rain and snow
going by the window. I can accept what is, but I resist any urge to
go out on a bicycle.
Enjoy your ride, keep the rubber side down and
take care of Self, it's one of a kind and irreplaceable,
michael
Westford, Vt
On Apr 16,
I think you guys are making this way more complicated and confusing
than it needs to be.
If you want to lift something with a cable it is best to pull it in
exactly the direction you want it to move.So a long and nearly
vertical arm, like the neo-retros move upward in a wider, flatter arc
and
Really wish I could do this but a long term commitment stands in the
way. Be sure to post pics and a ride report.
michael
On Apr 9, 4:10 pm, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.com wrote:
Riv Rally East is nearly upon us! All are welcome to join us, not
just Riv owners (Fri night, May 6
Jordan, not much I can do from Vermont, but I am sorry about the loss
of your bike. I'm also sorry about the inevitable loss of trust and
security.
I think I would notify both police stations and bike shops throughout
the bay area. Often the people who end up with good bikes don't have
any idea
I have no experience with the Atlantis, but it's certainly on my
bucket list. If anyone has a used 62-4 frame in any condition; I'm
interested.
That said, I agree with Jim, that it is easy to overstate this front
vs rear loading thing. In 30+ years of riding I haven't found all
that much
I run Ritchey Race Slicks on my old racing bike. Affordable and
reasonably durable. I do however sense the bike handling is quicker
than 23mm Michelin clinchers and certainly a lot quicker than my Ram
with good 28s.
It is surprising how fast wheel weight can build up though. Yesterday
I
Great question. I am going to assume that this is a go-fast bike,
built for fast club rides and maybe an occasional rondenee, yes?
For a drive train you will want a nice compact double, like the better
Sugino Alpina, or the Da Vinci, unless you have you heart set on a
TA. A 48/34 mated to a
Joe, my hat's off to you. A 53/12 which is pretty much the stock
racing gear is 119 GI; while a 50/11 is 122 GI. I'm old and decrepit
but 108 GI (48/12; 52/13; 44/11) is all I really need to launch me off
a Vermont mountaintop. At the other end I find a 34/27 (34 GI is OK
most days), but when I
or meow or whatever you like.
On Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 1:53 PM, Patrick in VT swing4...@gmail.com wrote:
On Mar 28, 3:14 pm, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote:
Silver Down Tube shifters. Faster than BE, cleaner looking than SIS
and in many situations, faster too. Least fussy shifters
Ditto what Doug wrote. The top of the bag does sag just a bit, which
I'm sure it wouldn't do with a decaleur, but so what. The bag sits
very solidly and comes on and off pretty easily. The strap that sells
with it is also very well done.
michael
On Mar 25, 11:03 pm, doug peterson
I commuted for many years with a mud flap that was a couple of inches
off the ground. You will not be able to use any variety of fork mount
roof top carrier, but other than that, no problem.
michael
On Mar 25, 5:27 pm, Steve Wimberg st...@stevewimberg.com wrote:
Hi all,
I just installed a
I would love to own an Atlantis, no matter where it is made. I do
have a general bias in favor of buying as close to home as possible
but that is not based on any assumptions about quality.
michael
On Mar 20, 11:38 am, Khalid Mateen krm2...@gmail.com wrote:
I do not want to start a fiery
Well, this certainly has been a lively discussion! I'm inclined to
suspect that Jan Heine is right. My 22 lb Rambouillet and 25 lb Trek
620 have similar geometry and very similar handling and
responsiveness, despite a 10% weight difference. The 30 lb Ebisu has
the advantage of handling
I was headed out for a ride today, when I discovered the 105 hubs I
was using needed some serious attention. Long before I was finished I
came to the conclusion that adjusting these hubs was way harder than
the '80 vintage Campys I used for 25 years, and way harder than the
Whites I built up two
OMG, did you spend a lot of time wiping the drool off before you took
the pictures! Tell us about the fenders.
michael
On Mar 18, 3:09 pm, Kelly Sleeper tkslee...@gmail.com wrote:
Ok so since Dawn hasn't posted I can't help but share this beauty!
You have gotten lots of good advice. I would add one thought; Riv
measures their bikes CTC, which actually makes them about 1 CM smaller
than most other bike companies, which measure CTT. It also depends on
where you want the handlebars in relation to the saddle. I think
Grant assumes even to 2
Can anyone help me understand the difference between the tektro 200
levers, which Riv lists on the site, vs. the stock 340s, listed on the
tektro site? I have the Cane Creek, w gum hoods, which I think are
great levers and don't want to be disappointed by something inferior
for the sake of $10.
OK, now that we have dispensed with helmets, allow me to raise another
controversial topic.
This is not like, when am I too heavy, which is easy right now.
I have 4 bikes, well 6 really, but we wont go into those details. All
four of them are around 62 cm and get ridden regularly - a 1988
They certainly look like a good design, and if you want to use Campy
levers it's probably a good choice. My experience suggests that
Shimano brifters do not work well with cantis, even Shimano cantis.
But I owe my life to Paul, so I'll be sticking to my neos, as well as
they stick to my rims.
My experience confirms that safety concerns are the biggest impediment
to getting people on bicycles. No doubt, the ubiquitous helmet
contributes to that fear, but I am convinced that fear has two other
deeper causes. First, far too many roads where most commuters ride
are unnecessarily
I use the kleen canteen bottles on nitto cages. If you don't squeeze
the cage tight they will rattle, but are otherwise quite secure.
michael
On Mar 6, 4:54 pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
On Sun, Mar 6, 2011 at 4:45 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Is there a solution
If you don't need lighting for more than 4 hours at a time, and want
lights for more than one bike, these are an optimum solution. I have
used them for the past four years and have been very happy with them.
They are extremely lite and light.
michael
On Feb 24, 10:52 pm, Rod C rodc...@gmail.com
My experience was just the opposite. I'm 6'1 and ride a 62 Ram. I
switched from 46 to 48 and found I preferred the 46. I think it's
going to be a pretty personal choice. In addition to not feeling quite
right to me, 48 seemed to make the slow speed handling a bit twitchy.
Fortunately used
A few years ago I shipped a pair of speed blends to a friend in
Zurich, via USPS. I don't remember the shipping charges as
prohibitive, nor did I pay any taxes.
michael
On Feb 21, 1:58 pm, david dpschrei...@gmail.com wrote:
i forgot to mention that i'm looking for something on the tougher,
For those of us who live in rural areas, USPS is always the fastest
most reliable way to go.
However, many years ago (pre internet) my son did his senior year of
hi school in Thailand and I spent over $100 just shipping him college
catalogs.
Ian, hope you're in Hawaii!
michael
On Feb 18, 3:29
She probably thinks it was a lot of work for something the kid will
outgrow in a few months, but consider this. Last Oct, my grandson
came home from the hospital in the same handmade sweater his mother
and uncle came home in 35+ years ago. When they are outgrown she can
lend them out and keep
It's all about accepting the isness of the present moment.
michael
now if only i could make it be Spring.
Angus Who dreams of one day getting his other bicycles to this level
of zen like harmony
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You will need a caliper. Pull the pedals off and measure the length
of the spindle. It only matters if you are unhappy with the chain
line. You can check out Sheldon's web site for a good discussion of
this.
Of course, the other possibility here is that the first law mechanics
has been
Do you have the stock Sugino rings? I originally used the Sugino
triple (on a Rambouillet), but had replaced the rings with Shimano. I
had a fair amount of chain suck between the big and middle ring. I
added a very small spacer behind the middle ring and that solved the
problem. It did however
I too have had poor performance from Sram chains, lots of jumping and
skipping. Wippermans Conex are consistently the best chains I have
ever used. If youchange chains and the problem doesn't go away you
wont have lost anything; you'll just have a chain in inventory.
michael
On Feb 15, 6:39
OMG, not the dreaded weight topic! Of course weight matters when you
riding up hill, carrying a bike up a flight of stairs, or putting it
on a roof rack. The laws of physics are not negotiable. Our
objective is not necessarily MPH, but JPM - Joy Per Mile. Sometimes
lighter weight can add to
Pardon me, but could you help me understand why the bike wouldn't fit
on a hitch or roof rack? Maybe all you need is a second set of wheels
and a nice Saris hitch rack?
michael
On Feb 13, 10:41 am, JimP thefamil...@gmail.com wrote:
I have a Sam Hillborne which I love, I ordered it with a 56
Wow, very pretty bike. If it were either a 52 or a 62, I would snap
it up, even though I already own a blue Rambouillet! How'd you get
the fenders so shiny, I clean my once a year, but they never look like
new anymore, or were they new when you tok the pics?
Somebodies gonna get a hellofa nice
. Perhaps
just an excuse.
JimP
Sent from my iPhone
On Feb 14, 2011, at 7:26 AM, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote:
Pardon me, but could you help me understand why the bike wouldn't fit
on a hitch or roof rack? Maybe all you need is a second set of wheels
and a nice Saris hitch rack
a corker of an idea!
michael
On Feb 11, 10:36 pm, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.com
wrote:
Send a postcard? Here's my first creative idea: How about save a
postcard, and send an email??? Maybe???
On Feb 11, 10:13 pm, Bill Gibson bill.bgib...@gmail.com wrote:
Postcards Only!
Thanks for the posting, Dave. I always welcome an opportunity to ogle
good bike porn.
michael
On Feb 9, 4:29 pm, Dave Craig dcr...@prescott.edu wrote:
Hi, Folks
I finally got around to posting pics of my Hilsen. This bike replaced
the 64cm Atlantis I sold to another list member. I took some
I have the same Cinelli bar, which hasn't been used in a few years,
but I just reinstalled it on my Trek 626. My impression is much like
Patricks. I ride at the back of the drops a lot and that bar is quite
good for that. On the other hand they feel tight when I move my
largish hands into the
As much as I love Paul's brakes, I don't have any need right now. Can
you send us a link to the Campy stuff, probably my stupidity but I
couldn't find one one the ebay page.
michael
On Feb 7, 1:46 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
I gave the Bunch first crack at these Paul brakes a couple
There is a difference between 26 and 700C wheels and a difference
between box and V shaped rims. A 26 wheel will always be stronger
than a 700c wheel with the same # of spokes and equal wheel building
skill. A V shaped rim will always be stronger than a box rim of
similar metal. A 700C, 36
This confirms my experience. I have had great luck with some pasellas
and not so much with other. The side walls on the Tserve are much
more reliable. I have wondered if ultraviolet exposure effects the
roly-poly, speedblend, and pasella side walls?
michael
On Feb 3, 9:38 am, Mike
I would second (or third) the views of Patrick and Angus. I live in a
town with no paved roads, so I do a lot of dirt road riding, and
almost every ride begins and ends with 2+ miles of dirt. However, I
have never felt the need for really big tires. The biggest I am
running are 38 Avocet Cross
I must say that the variety of attitudes toward products made in the
USA which get expressed on this site very often leave me scratching my
head. Some people who fall all over themselves praising MUSA clothes,
regularly diss and compare excellent US bike products to cheaper
Tiawnese. About the
with dirt roads
for the past 20 years.
michael
On Jan 28, 8:27 am, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:
On Fri, 2011-01-28 at 05:11 -0800, MichaelH wrote:
I would second (or third) the views of Patrick and Angus. I live in a
town with no paved roads, so I do a lot of dirt road riding
For what it's worth, last season we outfitted a our touring tandem
with the DaVinci V23 rim in 26 and put Marathon Racers 1.6 tires on
it. The team weighs about 340 lbs( and the bike weighs about 40) and
more than half our riding has been on dirt roads, no single track.
Very strong rims,
Very nice bike, Chris. I love the color. You will love the Paul's
breaks, easy set up, great control. I liked them so much on my tandem
that I bought a set for my Rambouillet. Two questions. I see that
the front fender stay is nearly horizontal. I installed the same
fluted Honjos on my Ram
Nice bike. I like the simplicity. I found indexed shifting doesn't
hold up in NE winters. But as soon as the road temps warm enough to
produce slush I couldn't imagine riding without fenders. I love my
Bilenky coupled tandem and have been thinking about getting a single
retrofitted.
Mostly in
The White Industry crank BB is $100 less, a 100 grams less, far more
versitle, better looking, and made in the USA to boot.
michael
On Jan 21, 3:05 pm, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote:
The only concern I would have with that combination is the lack of a
real low gear. There are
A good rule of thumb for tandem costs... expect to pay 3X the price of
a single bike of equivalent quality.
But they are a heck of a lot of fun and can make or break a
relationship. My wife and I love our Bilenky Touring Tandem. In fact
her very nice dressed mid-80's Sequoia is feeling lonely
favor:
4WD-you probably got the same 30+ we got yesterday.
Removable tops, doors, so you also have a convertible.
A certain fun factor too.
RGZ
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I drive a 2010 Prius and have no trouble carrying either two full size
bikes, or our Bilenkey, coupled touring tandem inside the car. Last
summer we went from Vt to MI and back with the tandem inside our car.
I have a Saris hitch rack that quickly carries two single bikes or the
tandem in two
Cruces and Carlsbad
and losing. Silver City and the Gila are also popular areas for
cycling tourist and hikers to get caught by bad storms on the
peripheries of winter.
Good luck and plan well.
Tarik
On Fri, Jan 7, 2011 at 10:43 AM, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote:
Actually that's
I use a Spanninga SPXB http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/spanninga.asp
I also have a pair of cateyes, the T1000 mounted to the back of my
saddle bag and another on the back of the rack.
michael
On Jan 7, 11:01 pm, RoadieRyan ryansub...@gmail.com wrote:
After commuting home in the dark and rain
to Vermont!
Good luck getting your wife on board!
Jim Cloud
On Jan 6, 2:30 pm, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote:
I just double crossed my wife by backing out of a trip to Barbados.
As I was about to order the tickets, I couldn't make my finger go down
and hit the button that put $900
Stronghold in the Dragoon Mtns., numerous
possibilities in the area around Patagonia).
Just another possibility to think about.
Jim Cloud
Tucson, AZ
On Jan 7, 10:43 am, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote:
Actually that's the part of the state that I have toured on two
occasions
I'm 6'1 and usually ride with 172.5. or 175, and 170 will feel OK at
first but then my knees will start to hurt. I agree that it's hard to
imagine such a tiny distance making a difference, but there it is.
Congrats to all the tall guys who have found frames that love them.
Having helped my
I just double crossed my wife by backing out of a trip to Barbados.
As I was about to order the tickets, I couldn't make my finger go down
and hit the button that put $900 for airfare on my CC. I realized
that what I really waned to do was go back to NM. I've been there
twice - Albuquerque
I have been using the fazik tape since i first bought my Ram in 2005.
I originally did it in silver but this year redid it in something I
would call gunmetal, although I'm not sure what they call it. Anyway,
it looks great and wears very well. I got it from LBS, so I assume
anyone can get it.
Lots of interesting ride reports getting posted. I'm a little
jealous.
It has been a very cold and very snowy Dec. here, so I haven't done
much riding; lots of partying though so I really need to check out the
diet thread. But New Years Eve saw the weather shift and the
temperature rise into
The look of the tread is rarely the first sign of tire wear. Usually
the sidewalls show wear first. I have had tires go significantly past
3,000 miles. Usually the rear wheel shows significant wear first, but
since I would never, ever want a front tire blow out, I always change
them at the same
Very nice. I'm not usually in favor of double TTs, but on your bike
they look perfect. How the heck tall are you anyway?
BTW, I installed that 6700 RD this summer on my Ram and really love
it. I moved a very good Centaur to another bike when I installed a
doubl ring crank, and have been amazed
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