Somebody help me out. I'm running 2.15 Big Apples on 26 wheels on my
Bleriot, and when I have more than 40psi in them the front tire will rub
the fork. I've looked and looked and the tire has a wobble in it; the
wheel looks true. Is this simply an issue with the tube? Do I need to
replace
If you've got em and don't want em, I want em and don't got em. Email
off list.
Cheers,
Colin Cummings
Amarillo, TX
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What a deal. somebody gonna be happy when they get this.
On Mar 27, 7:06 pm, Kris kkjellqu...@gmail.com wrote:
My Bleriot is just not getting ridden enough and the poor guy is
hanging on a hook all day. I am the original owner and purchased
directly from QBP when I worked at a shop. I am
By bottomed out I mean the pads were all the way down, as I recall.
Never had any braking (or handling) issues, and I haven't noticed
speed differences being back on the 650b.
On Mar 22, 3:45 pm, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:
On Thu, 2012-03-22 at 09:01 -0700, colin p. cummings wrote
Hey group,
I've got a set of Rich built 650b wheels, Velocity 32H rims, that I
would like to trade for a 26 set of similar quality. These are on my
Bleriot and were bought from a list member about 1.5 years ago. Not a
lot of miles on them since then. I used to ride with 26 rims on my
Bleriot
I only recently read the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and just the other
week was re-reading book 1 when I noticed Fatty Lumpkin, Tom
Bombadil's little horse/pony. Anyone know why Riv calls their tire
the Rumpkin and not the Lumpkin?
Anyone out there riding the exceedingly appropriate setup of a
Found a trader, thanks.
On Mar 22, 8:37 am, colin p. cummings colinthehip...@gmail.com
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Hey group,
I've got a set of Rich built 650b wheels, Velocity 32H rims, that I
would like to trade for a 26 set of similar quality. These are on my
Bleriot and were bought from a list member about
I ran with this setup for a while, using Dia Compe centerpulls. The
brakes were pretty much bottomed out to match the rims, but they
work. I have 50mm Big Apples, so on a 556 wheel the diameter is about
656 (556+50+50). Running a 32mm tire on a 584 rim (650b) has a
diameter of about 648
I would have guessed two, but that's beside the point. Carrying ANY
growlers is the point!
On Feb 20, 12:52 pm, Ryan Ray ryanr...@gmail.com wrote:
Sorry for the typo, my computer was trying to tell me how to spell rando.
Not impressed.
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I love it. All of it. Especially the part about quick steering; I
myself have never had a good experience where quick steering is
required.
As far as supple tires go...in my mind, this term is reserved only for
describing leather and, well, let's just say skin. I have a friend
who used to
Andrew,
To what do you secure the constrictor knot? Appears to be a knot
you'd have to apply to a post of some type.
On Jan 19, 6:44 pm, Andrew ashtab...@gmail.com wrote:
I use thin kernmantle line, and tie down with Constrictor knots. Works
great, and still fairly easy to untie.
Palo Duro Canyon, 2nd largest canyon in the nation. Guess which one
is first.
On Jan 3, 10:23 am, Ray Shine r.sh...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
Colin -- What canyon outside Amarillo? Is it in a park or a greenbelt?
From: colin p. cummings colinthehip...@gmail.com
Hey, I resemble that freakish body remark!
On Jan 7, 3:49 pm, Peter M uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote:
After a few hundred miles I have determined that my saluki is just a hair
too big. I have a freakish body at 5'11 with a 82cm PBH, and yes I have
measured it 10 times. I wear 31 inseam pants.
I sold a green QB two years ago and still regret it. I have a picture
of me standing over it on a bright summer day packed to ride to the
canyon outside Amarillo, TX. I am beaming. That was a good day.
On Dec 30 2011, 11:47 pm, Mattt mattto...@gmail.com wrote:
Hey Folks,
I am contemplating
One more try. The crank is 170 with 46/42/32 rings, $85 shipped.
Good shape with little wear.
Tires have maybe 100 miles on them, probably less. $60 shipped for
the pair.
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These have at most 100 miles on them. I'd trade for Schwalbe
Marathons. Otherwise they'll go for $70 shipped for the pair.
Cheers,
Colin Cummings
Amarillo, TX
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Forgot to mention, these are 170 crank arm length.
On Sep 14, 9:31 pm, colin p. cummings colinthehip...@gmail.com
wrote:
I have a set of used-but-not-abused XD2 cranks with 46-42-32
chainrings. No crank bolts though. Asking $105 shipped. Send me an
email off list if you need a pic or need
these are sold
On Sep 13, 10:00 pm, colin p. cummings colinthehip...@gmail.com
wrote:
I have a decently used set of MKS grip kings for sale, $40 shipped or
I'll trade for a set of MKS touring pedals.
Colin Cummings
Amarillo, TX
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I have a set of used-but-not-abused XD2 cranks with 46-42-32
chainrings. No crank bolts though. Asking $105 shipped. Send me an
email off list if you need a pic or need a crank.
Colin Cummings
Amarillo, TX
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I have a decently used set of MKS grip kings for sale, $40 shipped or
I'll trade for a set of MKS touring pedals.
Colin Cummings
Amarillo, TX
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Had this on my 59 bleriot, the moustache bars are wrapped in brown
cotton tape, Shimano brake levers, Shimano bar-ends. All the cables
are there, and the stem is I think 8cm. Email me offline if you want
pics or are interested. $150 shipped. I'll consider parting this
out, too.
Cheers,
Colin
I know how it handles without the Gamoh, I rode one just like it for a
few months. Squirrelly is a good word; not terribly squirrelly, but
squirrelly nonetheless.
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To all who read them, what has been the most interesting article
you've read in a Riv Reader?
I haven't read many, but I was very into an article about a
typographer that originally appeared in the New Yorker...can't
remember which Reader, or the chap's name, but it was intriguing and
fun. I
If you have a 59cm Bleriot, please listen to my sad story. I too had
a 59 Bleriot which I rode constantly, always with a smile on my face.
Six months ago somebody in a truck hit me and destroyed my Bleriot. I
am in the market for another bike, and I desparately want another
Bleriot. Pity me and
Selling my 59 A Homer Hilsen complete minus saddle and seatpost.
details and pics available if you're interested. It's a beautiful
bike in great condition but my wallet demands I downgrade.
Asking $2200 shipping included.
Cheers,
Colin Cummings
Amarillo, TX
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I ran 559 big apples (50mm width) on my bleriot after running 650b for
over a year, and I really enjoyed the ride. At about 50 psi the
apples are soft but quick and I really dug the all black look.
colin cummings
amarillo, tx
On Jul 19, 8:31 am, mr.trout ianet...@yahoo.com wrote:
I am
Has this sold? I tried to email off list but didn't receive a
response...
Cheers,
Colin Cummings
Amarillo, TX
On Jun 15, 8:17 am, Frankwurst fbr...@jwperry.com wrote:
Title says it all. Excellent condition. No dents, dings, scrapes,
scratches, gouges, ect. Has a few minor pinhead size nicks
All Sold!
On Jan 10, 8:19 pm, colin p. cummings colinthehip...@gmail.com
wrote:
Coming to the end of the stuff I can currently live without...
Brooks sprung B17 in black, twin rail, nice unscuffed shape, not much
use on it: $75 shipped
Nitto crystal fellow seatpost which is still very shiny
Coming to the end of the stuff I can currently live without...
Brooks sprung B17 in black, twin rail, nice unscuffed shape, not much
use on it: $75 shipped
Nitto crystal fellow seatpost which is still very shiny: $45 shipped
Soma Noah's Arc bar without much use on it: $22 shipped
pics
Everything sold.
On Jan 1, 2:52 pm, colin p. cummings colinthehip...@gmail.com
wrote:
Wheelset:
Shimano LX hubs, velocity 32H rims, 8 speed cassette, includes CDLV
tires and tubes; Rich built from Riv, maybe 700 miles on the set...
$210 shipped
Sackville small saddlebag, the kind
Wheelset:
Shimano LX hubs, velocity 32H rims, 8 speed cassette, includes CDLV
tires and tubes; Rich built from Riv, maybe 700 miles on the set...
$210 shipped
Sackville small saddlebag, the kind that don't need a rack, in very
good shape cuz it ain't old:
$75 shipped
I can provide pics if'n
Shimano bar ends and Noodle sold.
On Dec 15, 10:14 pm, colin p. cummings colinthehip...@gmail.com
wrote:
The shimano bar ends are 9 speed. The Xtracycle is for 26 wheels,
though I run 650b on it now. Includes only the extension, no bags or
other accessories.
On Dec 15, 7:23 pm, colin p
The shimano bar ends are 9 speed. The Xtracycle is for 26 wheels,
though I run 650b on it now. Includes only the extension, no bags or
other accessories.
On Dec 15, 7:23 pm, colin p. cummings colinthehip...@gmail.com
wrote:
Must clear stuff out...
Xtracycle Free Radical: $140 plus shipping
I'm cash hungry...
44cm Nitto Noodle: $49
8cm Nitto Tech stem 26.0 clamp: $43
Phil Wood BB 108mm with English cups: $105
The BB is unused, only mounted. The noodles and stem show normal
wear, had 'em about a year. All prices include shipping.
Cheers,
Colin Cummings
Amarillo, TX
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Shedding some useful stuff, all in good-but-used condition. All
prices include shipping.
Nitto periscopa stem, 8cm, 25.4 clamp: $35
Silver shifters with bar-end pods: $55
Sugino XD cranks 46/36/24: $65
Tektro CR720 canti brake set: $35
Please email me off list if you're interested.
cheers,
About 500 miles on them, I can send pics if you need that, but they're
in pretty good shape. I commuted on them for about 2 months. Asking
$78 shipped for the pair. Contact me off list if interested.
cheers,
colin cummings
amarillo, tx
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I know there are 700c conversions on Bleriots, but I'm wondering if
anyone has seen or heard of a 26 (ISO 559) conversion? I can already
hear you all thinking, what's the point? Well, silly as it is I
just got a Stumpjumper Sport, and I tried one of the 650b wheels from
my Bleriot on it and,
Anyone else running stem shifters on their Riv? I'd love to see some
photos. Just installed some suntour power stem shifters on my
Bleriot; seemed to be the best shifting solution for the Albatross bar
since I don't have downtube bosses. Pics to follow when it's all
rigged up.
colin cummings
white industries 16/18 Eno freewheel ridden maybe 350 miles: $80
shipped
surly 17tooth cog with non-surly lockring: $28 shipped
nameless SS 15tooth cog: $8 shipped
if anyone would be interested in buying a complete 59cm Bleriot shoot
me an email offline and I'll provide specs/pricing and pics.
Some more stuff for sale:
One set moustache handlebars. The usual beausage, nice and silver
though. $35 shipped
Nitto Technomic Deluxe 5cm reach, 26.0 mm. $29 shipped
cheers,
colin cummings
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trade a hobo bag for a new (or almost new, very unused) set of Jack
Browns, preferably the beefier ones (green? blue?). Also for sale a
Nitto mini front rack, the one that bolts into the brake bolt spot on
the fork. All hardware included. $70 shipped.
cheers,
colin cummings
amarillo, tx
Hey all,
Shameless (sort of) promotional post. I've got this stockpile of tea
tins from the coffee shop where I work, and have come up with a way to
re-purpose them. Visit the link below for details.
Cheers,
colin cummings
amarillo, tx
http://listentocolinramble.blogspot.com/
I'm gonna throw this worm out there every once in a while and hope for
a bite. Current QB (green) setup is:
Suzue wheelset with 16/18 White Industries freewheel and 15T cog and
38c Paselas
42/32 Sugino XD crankset with Salsa chainguard and sneaker pedals
Nitto seatpost with sprung black brooks
Bleriot Riders,
I'm riding a 59 with sneaker pedals and am growing irritated with
pedal strike. This happened just today on a mild turn. Sure my
riding ability's not fantastic, but I'm wondering if I should switch
to a 165 crank from my 170. Will that 5mm make much difference? Will
narrower
Didn't see any discussion on the archives about these tires. Anyone
ridden them? Or the fatty 650Bs from Schwalbe that Riv sells? I'm
anxious to try a fat tire, and would like the Hetre were it not for
the $62 price tag. I realize these Schwalbes may not compare, but I'd
like some input on
A few questions regarding this:
1. Do fenders (45mm wide +) fit better with Silver or somesuch wide
sidepulls than they do with the DiaCompe CPs?
2. Anyone running the Hetres under fenders on their Bleriot?
Cheers,
Colin Cummings
Amarillo, TX
Rivlovers,
Last ditch effort before this goes on the bay...
Green QB, 58cm, good condition, frame/headset/BB only: $750. Shipping
not included.
Pics: http://tinyurl.com/m3kks9
Cheers,
Colin Cummings
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Few years old, bought it on Ebay in January. The frame is in great
shape. Selling this semi-complete, included:
Frame and fork (headset of course)
Suzue hub wheelset with flip flop
White Industries 16/18 freewheel
Panaracer Pasela tourguards 35mm
Crankset (42/34 with a Salsa chainguard on the
First: Anyone heard about the 24 hours in the Canyon event happening
this weekend at Palo Duro Canyon near Amarillo, TX? I'll be there on
my QB. There's a century ride starting noon on Saturday, among other
festivities. It's a cancer research fundraiser, so very little in the
way of
So I'm sure I'll regret this in a few weeks, but cash money talks...
I haven't owned this long. As you'll see in the photos the crank,
brakes and rack are still attached.
http://tinyurl.com/pmgprt
Selling the frame only, or frame plus rack, or frame plus brakes and
rack, or frames plus brakes
A fantastic use for the off-the-bike jumbo Wald...
http://tinyurl.com/c59rnb
Cheers,
Colin Cummings
Amarillo, TX
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lightly used (maybe 200 miles?) 650b marathons that are a nice ride
but don't have the nice tan sidewall. $55 shipped sound OK?
Incidentally, I'll be buying some CDLVs when these sell if any of you
have an extra pair.
Also gauging interest in a set of Fatty Rumpkins, also lightly used.
I'd sell
Anybody else having trouble with the rear wheel on the QB? Sometimes
it shimmies out of alignment as I ride. One time I was pedalling hard
after a stop and it slipped. I've tightened the quick release and
hopefully all is well now. What's the trick with these track ends in
straightening and
Perhaps I'm nitpicking or my mind is too loosely fettered, but mulling
over this term beausage, I'm troubled by the fact that I read
(somewhere, I don't remember, maybe here?) it is pronounced BYOO-
SIDGE, as in beautiful and usage, with no loss of the original
words' pronunciations inside the
Brand new canvas country bag from Riv, not as capacious as I thought
and I'd like something bigger. If you have something bigger in the
same vein (canvas, riv/bobish, worth about $185), even if it's used,
I'd probably trade for it. Pics available on request, or peruse
rivbike.com for the
I hate that I'm not using the little pump peg to store a nice looking
air-infiltration device. Curious what you guys/gals use if you have
those cool touring pumps on your Rivendell.
Cheers,
Colin Cummings
Amarillo, TX
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Subject: [RBW] Pumps for Riv frames
To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Date: Friday, February 6, 2009, 8:20 PM
I hate
Bike is sold.
On Jan 27, 12:00 pm, John Ferguson rfj1...@yahoo.com wrote:
Just e-mailed you.
On Jan 26, 3:46 pm, colin p. cummings colinthehip...@gmail.com
wrote:
Okay,
Trying again, this time with pictures availble. For $1600, shipping
included. Hoping someone out there wants
As a survey of sorts, how many QB owners out there do much gear
changing on a regular or semi-regular basis? I just bought a used QB
frame and am wondering if a 4-gear configuration would be worth it. I
live in a pretty flat place (TX panhandle) and can only imagine
changing gears to climb out
Okay,
Trying again, this time with pictures availble. For $1600, shipping
included. Hoping someone out there wants a 58cm Saluki, bright red,
with canti studs and oodles of class...
Pics at: http://tinyurl.com/b7e8sk
Colin Cummings
Amarillo, TX
What length BB axle?
On Jan 26, 4:42 pm, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com
wrote:
Thought some of you may be interested in seeing photos of my Atlantis,
which has a somewhat atypical configuration. This is the bike I'll be
bringing for the SoCal RBW Owners ride in
650b fans,
Posted this for trade two days ago, but will consider selling as
well. Unbuilt fire engine red Saluki with canti studs. Only frame
and fork included. I can send pictures upon request. Price is $1650
shipped, or I'll trade for a complete 58cm QB in decent shape.
Cheers,
Colin
For your consideration:
Brand new, unbuilt 58 Saluki, bright red w/cream headtube, canti
brakes, willing to trade for a 58 Quickbeam in good shape complete
(minus perhaps saddle and/or bars and/or pedals). I might also be
willing to trade a complete-ish 59 Bleriot instead. This feels like a
For the rack, how about $120 shipped? Used for 1,500 miles or so,
very clean, all parts included.
For the bags...$225 for the pair (shipping included), or $118 apiece.
Very good shape, used on a limited basis over the last six months for
grocery runs, etc.
I can take and send pics upon
Think those 40mm ones would fit a 650b? Thinking Saluki...
Colin Cummings
Amarillo, TX
On Jan 13, 8:50 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
Probably not for the weight conscious. But if well made, and
carefully matched with the right color bike, these seem a pretty
classy
the stock 630,
but 622 is still a little large and the 584 is a little small, no
sweet spots in between. Is there a wheel size around 600mm?
Colin Cummings
Amarillo, TX
On Jan 8, 6:19 pm, Brewster Fong bfd...@yahoo.com wrote:
On Jan 8, 3:03 pm, colin p. cummings colinthehip...@gmail.com
wrote
Contemplating selling my two Rivs and wondering, if I did, what would
be a good replacement? Think used, older, lugged, similar geometries,
touring. Thanks for the help. Stuff for sale to follow soon.
Colin Cummings
Amarillo, TX
BTW any Riv riders in Amarillo, TX or a nearby small town?
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