I still need to sell a Tanglefoot Hardtack.
>> Drop bars just don’t work for me…
>>
>> On Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 6:45:01 AM UTC-8 Mojo wrote:
>>
>>> I have a Jones LWB in my quiver of seven bikes and it gets ridden the
>>> most. I can imagine selli
I have a Jones LWB in my quiver of seven bikes and it gets ridden the most.
I can imagine selling other bikes, but not the Jones. The long stable
wheelbase, lowish BB, short-upright cockpit, fast steering (for offroad, 75
mm trail), room for 3+" tires, all combine to make a unique and fun bike.
Jay,
Here is my data point FWIW. I adjust my B17s to be nose up higher than
back-of-saddle up. In other words, my saddle has less of a nose-up position
less than the back flat position discussed here, creating a hammock shape,
but again with the nose a bit higher than the back.
I find B17s
Brian,
Yep! I am slowly replacing B17s with Aspin/Aravis saddles.
Three down, four to go,
Joe in GJT
On Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 9:16:52 AM UTC-6 RBW Owners Bunch wrote:
> I realize this is probably a long-shot, but if anyone here has one of
> these that wasn't quite for them, and maybe
Here is what I did with my first-batch, 2005-era Quickbeam. Gearing from 46
to 71 inches. This serves me well on the rolling pavement and gravel of
western Colorado. But big climbs have me wishing for a derailer.
Quickbeam | 60cm Rivendell Quickbeam, shown here in multi-ge… | Flickr
I was a teenager during the 1970s bike boom and loved riding my 10 speed
everywhere. I rode for fun, fitness, socializing, commuting, errands, and
eventually competition. I came to believe the bicycle could help transform
our culture, bringing a more humane pace to our lives. I no longer
I am with Robert, the WTB Pure V has similarities to the B17 (and my
favorite saddle, the Berthoud Aspin/Aravis). The Pure V has a dip fore-aft,
and a flat back.
Joe, Berthoud butt, Ramey in GJT
On Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 8:41:39 PM UTC-6 Robert Tilley wrote:
> B-17’s work really
"A Clem" https://youtu.be/lmWFrMq3qNY?t=1194
from the future past
Joe
On Monday, May 30, 2022 at 7:06:56 PM UTC-6 Doug H. wrote:
> Another Clem vote here. They've seen a Platypus so show them another
> Rivendell beauty.
> Doug
>
> On Monday, May 30, 2022 at 8:58:38 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:
Nice sales pitch Bill
On Friday, April 22, 2022 at 9:58:00 PM UTC-6 Bill Lindsay wrote:
> I've already gotten two trade offers for 173's so let's call these
> claimed.
>
> BL in EC
>
> On Friday, April 22, 2022 at 7:26:53 PM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
>> You just ordered a smallish Rivendell
I replied to Andrew when I meant to reply to the group. In Riv catalog
number 3 from summer 1997, they sold one rim, the MA2 for $34.
On Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 8:01:01 AM UTC-6 jrst...@gmail.com wrote:
> Andrew, I am not sure what Rivendell suggested but on my early Riv 700c
> bikes I
Leah, I am not surprised that a fit young woman, such as you, could keep up
with the more 'serious' riders on more 'serious' bikes. I have come to
understand, experientially and anecdotally, that once you are in an
efficient position on a well-functioning bike, the bike is just not that
Doug, I received mine today and will wear it for our spring weather this
weekend. A nice tshirt, an important message.
Joe in Grand Junction
On Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at 4:20:23 PM UTC-6 dougP wrote:
> The Peace Wheel T-shirt I ordered when they were fist available shipped on
> Monday &
In 1994 I bought an MB-1 and loved it. I had a friend, Matt Caruso, that
worked at Bridgestone in the early 1990s; perhaps he steered me to the IBOB
group. I loved the 1992-1993-1994 Bridgestone catalogs and longed for the
quirky XO-1. As Bridgestone folded and Rivendell emerged, I was sad to
Ride With GPS. It is a free and simple app and does a good job tracking my
rides. https://ridewithgps.com/users/1311744
Joe in GJT
On Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 3:15:22 AM UTC-7, Surlyprof wrote:
>
> Bill’s thread on cycling goals made me realize that I don’t have an easy
> and consistent
This is my favorite tent. I have the UL1 & UL2. It has vertical walls, plenty
of length and sit-up height for my 6ft frame, a good vestibule, free standing.
There are slightly lighter tents that are semi-free standing. This is a good
value especially with the ground cloth. Recommended.
Joe in
My cold weather head protection does not appear to have been mentioned yet.
I tape-cover the holes of my helmet. This can be varied for different
temperature regimes by taping just some of the holes. For instance I
currently have just the top two lines of holes taped over, with the side
holes
Hi Eric,
I am 6' 1/2" with a PBH of 89.2cm so just s smidge lower than you. When I
bought a custom Riv Road in 2001, Grant put me on a 61.5cm frame. It is
still superbly comfortable. I have since bought a 60cm Quickbeam and a 62cm
Legolas. I like the 62cm better.
As for cockpit position, I
I ordered a Riv Road custom in 2001, designed for 28mm tires, 32mm max,
because who needs bigger road tires than that? (Times have changed,
thoughts evolved. :-)) The frame came looking beautiful. But my Dura Ace
7400 rear brake wouldn't reach the rim. Like PatrickM my rear brake bridge
was
I just had to use my mini Silca for the first time in a few years. I was (re)
impressed with it. A good solid little expanding pump.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F272918372856
Joe in GJT
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I personally have seen one steel frame fail from rust. It belonged to a Cat
II racer from the Seattle area, so I assume she rode the bike without
fenders rain or shine, regularly the latter. She replaced it with a
titanium frame.
Joe in GJT where we could really use some rust producing liquid
The bike you have is the perfect bike for your next tour.
That said if you are buying new, my experience is 29+ wheels are cushioned,
confidence-inspiring, rolls-over-anything fun. My three off-road bikes have
29x3, 26x3 or 4, and 26x2.75. The 26ers are lighter, quicker, more jarring.
I
Darin,
I am curious, why are you trying to avoid the Tubus mid fork clamps? Do
they damage the fork or create problems? I haven't used them but am
loosely considering them for a performance-bike
tour.
https://www.jejamescycles.com/tubus-fork-blade-clip-hks3988.html?___store=us
Thanks,
Joe
Nathan,
I had a similar insanity-producing click a few years ago. After much
systemic searching, eliminating one variable at a time, it turned out to be
a water bottle bolt that was not lubed and not tight enough.
Joe in GJT
On Friday, May 25, 2018 at 5:52:06 PM UTC-6, Nathan Neuberger wrote:
I have a 89.2cm PBH and am 6ft. When I ordered a Riv custom road, Grant put me
on a 61.5cm frame. I can't imagine why you would ride a 57.
Joe in GJT
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> I have had an early AllRounder, Riv Road Standard, Quickbeam, and Legolas.
>
While I enjoyed the AllRounder for its versatility, this was overrun by
other more versatile (read larger tire capacity) frames over the years. And
I bought it too small. It has found a new home.
The Road
I have an original green QB and have coveted the orange. The 64cm would be at
the tip top of my 89cm PBH threshold, but I will pass. QB/SO are fun,
surprisingly versatile bikes. Recommended.
Joe, who used all my Legolas gears on today's ride through the Colorado
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John,
I have a Quickbeam and Legolas and they are very different bikes.
The Q is fun as you describe, but it behaves like the touring bike it is.
The tubing is stout and feels it. Visually the lugs are understated and the
paint is tough and relatively thick.
The Legolas on the other hand is
Hi Alan, Deacon is The Man of course. But here is what I did with my Q
gearing: I used 39/45 chainrings with a 17/21 Dingle and a 23T on the flip
side of the hub. That gave me 5 useable gears from 46 to 72 inches. Like
Minh I most often chose a gear and stayed there for the entire ride.
I bought a second pair and put them on my touring/load carrying bike, a
Surly LHT. I like them for road cycling too.
Joe in GJT
On Sunday, April 1, 2018 at 10:29:03 PM UTC-6, tc wrote:
> Like them! Today I rode my Sam with Catalysts for the first time.
> Thoughts:
>
>- They're huge
>
Yes, for spd pedals, PBH-11cm works for me. For thin flats, like VP001 or Vice
or Catalyst, it is PBH-12 to 13cm. The obvious variables are shoe thickness,
your flexibility, and riding style. I would think those variables wouldn't
change saddle height by more than 1cm and probably less.
Joe,
I love the playful yet pointed title of this thread Bill. :-) I want to see
your wondrous Atlantis; unfortunately your link doesn't work for me.
I do understand the baseline method of weighing an unladen bike. But the
truth is my bikes never leave the house without repair kit, pump, water,
and
Drew, I have a LHT but have never ridden a AHH. I do also have a Rivendell road
custom, a Legolas, and a Quickbeam. I love the LHT as my pickup truck
equivalent. It shines with a load. Where it seems lacking is for hard-effort,
spirited riding. The bike actually fights hard efforts. The
Bob, I too have a 89cm PBH. I cannot imagine why we would choose to ride a
57cm. When I ordered a custom road frame, Grant put me on a 61.5cm. Here it
is many years ago with the handlebars at saddle height.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/79695460@N00/6897752730/in/album-72157607471577085/
When I
I have only had my Catalyst pedals for a couple of weeks so I cannot give a
full review. But my initial impression is they are the real deal.
I am 6 foot, 180lbs, size 11 shoe and ride most often in the dirt these
days. I am also 61 years old so I have gone through the circular evolution
of
I found Grip Kings to be not all grippy and not supportive for the outside
of my size 11 feet. I have happily used the VP
Vice http://www.vpcomponents.com/product/vp-015/ which I like better than
the Thin Gripster because it is a bit larger and has full length axles.
Just this fall I bought
are interested, let's talk.
Thanks,
Joe Ramey in Grand Junction
On Friday, December 1, 2017 at 6:15:56 PM UTC-7, Mojo wrote:
> Of course this is the dressed up version of the Bridgestone XO-1.
>
> On Friday, December 1, 2017 at 6:13:55 PM UTC-7, iamkeith wrote:
>>
>> All of the f
The wheel is sold with pending payment.
Thanks for your interest.
Joe in GJT
On Friday, December 1, 2017 at 5:13:29 PM UTC-7, Mojo wrote:
> For Sale here is a 26" wheel built by Rich at Rivendell (Hands on Wheels).
> The hub is a Rohloff 14 speed for rim brakes only, the rim
It hasn't been on one of my bikes, only in a box in the spare bedroom.
On Sunday, December 3, 2017 at 11:35:12 AM UTC-7, Thomas McCause wrote:
>
> Joe,
> What bike did you have this on?
>
> Thomas in Fruita
>
> On Friday, December 1, 2017 at 5:13:29 PM UTC-7, Mojo wrote
Of course this is the dressed up version of the Bridgestone XO-1.
On Friday, December 1, 2017 at 6:13:55 PM UTC-7, iamkeith wrote:
>
> All of the first gen All Rounders had 26" wheels. Toward the end of the
> model's run (early 00s), frames this size and larger moved to 700c. (I
> think Grant
Yes Doug, 26 inch wheels. So many data points
On Friday, December 1, 2017 at 6:00:51 PM UTC-7, dougP wrote:
>
> 26" wheels? Since you mention the tire widths in inches, I assume so.
>
> dougP
>
> On Friday, December 1, 2017 at 3:44:56 PM UTC-8, Mojo wrote:
>>
&g
For Sale here is a 26" wheel built by Rich at Rivendell (Hands on Wheels).
The hub is a Rohloff 14 speed for rim brakes only, the rim is Velocity,
with 32 DT spokes. I believe it has all parts to install including new and
old cables and adapters for running the cables along the BB or along the
Correction, the mini front rack I believe is a Nitto 32. The external bolt
through the fork crown has been replaced with a recessed allen bolt, which
I think looks nicer for those of us that are into such things.
Joe in GJT
On Friday, December 1, 2017 at 4:44:56 PM UTC-7, Mojo wrote
For Sale is a 1st generation AllRounder riding system including everything
you see in picture #3. That includes two sets of wheels, three Nitto racks
(M12, Nitto large front and rear), Acorn large brown Rando handlebar bag,
new VO fenders, front and rear lights & 3M reflective tape on racks
I converted my Legolas to low trail with a Tom Matchak fork. I have ridden
it now mostly in Rando-mode for several years now. I love it.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/79695460@N00/24611151218/in/dateposted-public/
On Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 7:12:41 PM UTC-7, christian poppell wrote:
>
I am a Felix converting towards an Oscar. Dirt bike drivetrains stay clean and
lubed and big chunks of dirt/mud are removed from the frame, racks, wheels.
Road bikes are kept much cleaner, but not immaculate like in days past. After a
wet ride, I spend 15 minutes wiping and lubing, 10 minutes
I have chosen VP Vice over the Thin Gripsters due to it's longer axle and
slightly larger. Plus you can find the Vice for $45. Same rebuild-ability, same
ease of spike replacement.
I have seen another pedal that looks interesting and is made right here in my
home of Grand Junction Colorado.
> A friend has a really nicely designed rack from 1UPUSA. Two arms come up
> and grab each tire, so the bike sits flat in the tray with nothing touching
> paint. It was quick to load and unload. The trays held tires up to 3inch in
> diameter. It ain't cheap.
>
Oops!
PBH x 0.8*8*3 = Saddle height.
I ride just a bit lower than that.
On Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 9:52:47 PM UTC-6, Mojo wrote:
> I have a couple of formulas in my garage, using cm:
> PBH x 0.69 = Frame Size
> PBH x 0.833 = Saddle Height
>
> I believe I got these from
I have a couple of formulas in my garage, using cm:
PBH x 0.69 = Frame Size
PBH x 0.833 = Saddle Height
I believe I got these from one of Grant's writings. My Riv custom follows
these formulas. My PBH is 89.2 and Grant built me a 61.5cm frame and my
saddle height is 74cm using 175mm cranks
Bill,
Chameleon paint was a production paint choice for an upcharge, $90 if
memory serves. It's purple-green that doesn't show well in photography,
especially crappy cell-phone photography.
On Sunday, July 23, 2017 at 1:52:36 PM UTC-6, William R. wrote:
> Mojo: beautiful AllRounder.
I bought a 1995 AllRounder (delivered Jan 1996) and have kept it all these
years. Waterford built, Reynolds 753 tubing, Richard Sachs lugs, chameleon
paint, room for 2.0 inch tires, what's not too love? Well, my
racing-mentality sizing is not to love. I chose a 58cm frame for my 89cm
PBH.
Patrick,
I hope you will reconsider your behavior during thunderstorms. The facts
don't support your lackadaisical view of lightning.
http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov/
Lightning is the number one weather related killer in Colorado. Even when
folks are not killed by a lightning strike, it
This is a great thread, thank you Deacon, Patrick, Tim, WETH. I have been
surprised how often folks will smile back at me on the road. And yes it
fundamentally changes how I feel perceive the ride and my world.
Joe in GJT who doesn't smile nearly enough.
On Sunday, July 9, 2017 at 10:21:44 AM
Wow tough crowd. I paid $900 for my green Quickbeam frame with just a headset.
The components on this one are very nice. It is obvious the bike is in good
shape even if there is some beausage. This isn't a great bargain but it doesn't
seem crazy expensive. There is a reason I quit selling my
Hi Evan,
I like your panache riding a Homer on the Great Divide.
I have a Legolas fork, axle-to-crown about 387mm, 1" unthreaded steerer tube
about 318mm long, 45mm of rake if memory serves, canti studs, copper color
except for cream wings on the crown. How about $100 shipped within CONUS?
If
>
> My N has been stable at 8 for awhile which is too many. Luckily for me D
> is apparently greater than 8 but it is possible D = 9 so I am not pushing
> it. I think that my preferred N should be closer to 4, but I seem to be
> having a hard time downsizing. There is one main reason for
I too have found the WTB saddles quite comfortable. The Pure is about 148mm
across the back (from memory), and like Brooks has a flat back and a fore-aft
dip. The make four different Pure saddles starting at about $40.
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I road my Road Standard yesterday for the first time this season. What a
wonderful bike. It rides comfortably at a casual pace but takes my hard efforts
well. Just when I think I don't need a pure road bike any longer, this bike
shows me otherwise.
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Max,
How fun! Building your own bike is a joy and source of pride. It will serve you
into the future as you understand, work on, and repair your bike.
Buy a stand if you want. But you can get by just fine with two hooks in the
ceiling and cords at the saddle back and stem. No doubt a stand is
John, my PBH is 89.2 and Grant put me on a 61.5cm custom road. I have since
bought a 62cm Legolas. All else being equal, I think the 62 would be your size.
I can send you pics if you want to see the proportions.
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Chris, the Karate Monkey has been described as a dirt Crit bike. It has
short chainstays and a short front end. The Jones Plus is really at the
opposite end of the spectrum. I've ridden both for extended periods.
I wrote up a review of the Jones Plus on the IBOB list a while back.
Thanks Michael. One enjoyment I get from RBW & IBOB lists is getting an idea of
bicycle life in other environs. I have always lived in small to medium western
towns, except for a year each in Portland OR and Daegu Korea. So NY NY is
exotica for me. Looks like a fun ride.
Joe in GJT where it
No no no! Like a high trail bike climbing at 4 mph, my egg boil method veers
wildly from Will@Riv's advice in the email that came today. Never drop a cold
egg into boiling water unless you want it to crack and bleed whites into the
water. Now my method is modified by living at 5000 feet. But I
Peter, could you direct me to the co-axial connectors on your website? I can't
seem to find them.
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Neither head tube angle nor BB height will directly effect stem length.
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Jay,
To copy the cockpit position from the Homer to the Legolas, you need to
make one adjustment. Subtract one cm from your Legolas stem before you
compare and compensate for different top tube lengths. In other words, the
one degree steeper seat tube angle on the Legolas has taken up roughly
Hi Kyle,
I am having trouble sending you a private message. I would like the CR720s.
Please email me at gjtramey (at) gmail dot com.
Thanks,
Joe in GJT Colorado
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John, I ride Noodles and 61/62cm frames too. I have 44cm Noodles on 4 bikes but
46 on my Surly LHT, a poor man's Atlantis. For years I have thought of pulling
the 46s and trading here for some 44s. But lately the 46s have been feeling
rather pleasant. I'm not sure why. The LHT has a custom fork
I call out "I'm passing on your left." Then nearly immediately ring my bell
as I approach, with my left hand at the ready on the front/effective brake
lever. That mostly works.
On Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at 6:33:06 PM UTC-7, Tim wrote:
>
> Do you think it's ok, when riding on the path, if
Grant is The Man. But here is another data point. I am 6ft with an 89cm PBH.
Grant chose a 61.5cm Road standard for me. And I ride a 62cm Legolas and a 60cm
Quickbeam (with some dirt riding intended for the Q). I wish the Q was 62 too
but it's fine.
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Glen, a 26x5" (4.3" actual) wheel fits in the front. But that wheel, from my
Pugsley needs special, custom-made washers (thanks pal Eric Liefeld, CEO of
Liefeld Fabrications Inc) to make the 135mm hub fit in the weird 142mm Jones'
spacing. My primary complaint about the JP is the weird front
Bill, I wrote a JP review back in July 2015.
https://groups.google.com/forum/m/#!topic/internet-bob/v92_t69-FYQ
I am 72.5 inches tall with an 89 PBH. I like my 25 inch Jones Plus. It is big
for me but that hasn't caused any problems for me. Jeff Jones of similar height
chooses the 24 but rides
I'll jump in here. I have ridden the Jones Plus for 18 months and a Krampus for
an afternoon. There is no comparison. The Jones' handling is fast and nimble.
It climbs like no other bike. The Jones has numerous design features that work
together for its unique (to me) handling. The shallow head
Patrick, I have used Ear Bags for years for rides below 40F. Much below 32 I
add a thin balaclava.
http://sprigs.com/earbags/?gclid=Cj0KEQiAhNnCBRCqkP6bvOjz_IwBEiQAMn_TMWvzt87OR2ayRj7-QT4mhgmprIlRUQumpi8RCTWJZUgaAn9I8P8HAQ
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I have used Brynje brand fishnet for many (more than 20?) years. Works great
for xc skiing. I use a short sleeve top and knicker bottoms. It's a Norwegian
company instead of Colorado though, and the prices reflect that.
http://www.brynje-shop.com/index.html?language=en
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I've got a Shimano (Ultegra?) in my SP D8 hub. I think I've also used a Mavic &
Campy at times. No problems.
Joe in GJT
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John, I have an 89.2 PBH and happily ride a 62cm Legolas. Grant chose 61.5cm
for my Riv custom road frame.
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My SP hub has been in near daily use in rain, snow, sun, dust, for a year
now with flawless performance.
Perhaps your wire contacts are imperfect?
On Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 7:04:38 PM UTC-6, joe kelly wrote:
> i should mention, when it does work, the lights are bright and are
>
Congratulations John for making your adventure happen! I have been in the
Chiricahuas just once fighting the Horseshoe2 wildfire in 2011. They are
special mountains.
I like your thought that you packed for your fears instead of your
confidence. Your bike bags look small enough, it doesn't
Hi Phil,
I will take the Paul Touring canti pair if still available.
Thanks.
Joe in GJT 81506
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Eric, like you my headlights have migrated down to near tire height.
Cyclometers have mostly gone away and I have not moved into the GPS world.
My rides are now mostly number free (except an occasional timed climb up
the local four mile hill) and I love it. My Jones bar bikes both have a bag
Tire pressure is a function of your bike-system+motor weight. Mine is
around 30-35+185-190 or 220lbs. Using Frank Berto's tire pressure chart I
pump my 28mm rear tire up to 90-95 and front 80-85 then don't refill for
several weeks. I seem to feel the need to refill around 75psi.
I have found
I have a pair too, in original Rivendell packaging. How about $45 shipped for
RBW folks, or $50 if you're not a member of this group. :-)
Joe in Grand Junction
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I have saved chain fragments from decades of riding on bikes with too short
chainstays. If anyone needs chain fragments for 7/8 or 9 speed chains to get
started I can mail them. No cost. But it'll probably be the slow mail choice.
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I too took advantage of the sale and ordered 700x38s. I have one on the
front wheel for three days now and it measures 37.9mm wide on a Mavic MA2
rim. True to size. Smooth is my initial impression.
Joe in GJT
On Friday, June 17, 2016 at 6:07:32 PM UTC-6, Minh wrote:
>
> Jay, what size did you
I have an 89cm PBH anfd Grant has put me on a 61.5cm road bike. I am
surprised he recommended a 61cm for you. Anyway I chose a 60cm Q for
possible off-road riding. I have not found the lower TT to help or hinder
when off-road. For one thing, this bike probably won't be used in the
gnarliest
Just to give a counter point to Richard's off-road observations, I have
found long chainstays to be wonderful off-road. Now I have not ridden a
bike with 21 inch CS like the 60cm Cheviot, but I have ridden 17 to 19 inch
CS bikes. I have also ridden Surly bikes with rear dropouts/drop-ins where
Well Patrick perhaps Sunday is still your day to do 50 miles. When was the last
time you made your way through town and out to Tijeras? Then north or south
from there are glorious. The climb and decent will allow to run through all
three gears to try them in the wild, so to speak.
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Congratulations Mike, sounds like you're happy. I seem to want and use a dirt
low gear around here of 18-21 inches. My flawless 2x9 gives me that with a less
expensive 9 cog cassette.
So does Big O fenders have a dedicated fender kit for the Jones Plus?
And after 10 months on mine I agree with
Mike, I am on a 2x9 setup with a new fangled clutched rear derailer, 12-36T
cassette. I have used both 23/36 and 26/39 up front.
Joe in GJT
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Mike, I have been using a Surly OD (offset double) crank on my Jones Plus with
a Deore front derailer. It has been completely flawless. Same set up same bike
for a friend, same flawless result. Maybe we can save your current setup?
PM me if you would like.
Joe in GJT
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Yes, Jeff does talk fleetingly about chainstay length. The Plus has 19 inch
chainstays. The longish chainstay make steep climbing a pleasure, exactly
opposite of what I assumed.
I have a review of the Jones Plus on the IBOB list from last July if anyone is
interested. I find the bike to be
Edwin, I have had two frames crack at a headtube lug, both frames built by
the same frame shop. I rode them for weeks in that condition including a
long race that included a significant mountain climb and descent. That is
how young and dumb and poor I was. My point is you are probably alright
I bought one of the last original Legolas. It sat on their sale page for
several months. I was in my 50s in 2011 (still am, barely) and had no
desire to race. But I bought the damn frame anyway, because none of you
did. So really this is all your fault.
I forgive you. It's my go-to road bike
Thanks Anne. I am used to Chupas and like them a lot.
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Anne, what 29x3 tire did you use? The Knard seems quite knobby for mixed
surface rides and holds onto mud & snow pretty aggressively.
I may be retired in 2017 and the GDMBR is at the top of my to-do list.
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Suddenly I am very aware of my inferior chainstay protectors. I don't know if I
can ride to work this morning
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So back to the original question, I used an Edulux I for years and thought it
was perfect. A few years ago I tried the Edulux II and its much wider beam was
my new standard of perfect. Lately I mated a Luxos U to an SP hub that allows
me to charge my phone during the day and has a handlebar
Deacon,
Do not accept de feet on de flickr!
Sorry, sorry.
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I don't want to hijack this thread, but would like to speak to fat bikes
just a bit from my limited experience.
I bought a used Pugsley in 2011 and have modified it over the years so that
a Moonlander fork will allow a 5 inch tire up front while the rear is
limited to 4 inches. I have found
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