In my semi-annual six-month bike makeover (still new to this, folks), I
replaced some worn Jack Brown blues with Pasela 35s under my Honjo 45s
(works, but tight fit), and put my Noodle 46's back on with a Dirt Drop stem
with the new SRAM brake levers. I tried an 8cm Technomic, but it still felt
I rode my Quickbeam to work and then down to the local Bike to Work Day
rally. I'd convinced my company to donate some swag for the packets given to
folks who registered. A good, if damp (it rained), time was had by all. The
only downside was having to ride back to work after the rally (not the
On Sun, 2010-05-23 at 23:16 -0700, Brian Hanson wrote:
As I was enjoying my new bike, I started thinking about all the 650b
activity on the list, and I'm now wondering if I should try a Homer
700c to 650b conversion at some point in the future. Has anyone here
tried doing this on a 700c
1. How much additional brake reach would you need for a 584 conversion,
and what brakes provide that much? You would, of course, no longer be
able to use those Silver brakes.
I think the original Paul Racer brakes would work.
Not sure about the bottom bracket issue.
On May 24, 6:19 am,
See Steve's questions above and tripple check dimensions. Unless you
have an odd small homer you are not going to find a brake tat will
reach and the BB would bee to low for most availible cranks. I may be
out to lunch on this but with an existin reach in the 60mm range and
80 mm bb drop you ar
In fact, we have a similar setup on our Velo Orange Polyvalent
Scorcher bike:
http://www.renaissancebicycles.com/gallery/rb-gallery-1/
I've ridden it a decent amount on roads, gravel, and singletrack. The
Fatty Rumpkins are great, and 36-holed Synergy 650B wheelset is
perfect for this kind of
Rode to work as usual on a Steel Bianchi. Also ended up on the TV news and in
the newspaper. http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10142/1060087-490.stm (Photo 3,
Black Jersey, Green Shorts).
The newspaper shot is of me eating a cookie. All these years of riding, and the
news media find me eating a
On Sun, May 23, 2010 at 12:42 PM, Andy Williams awilliam...@gmail.com wrote:
Friday was national bike to work day...or something like that.
How did y'all do?
As it turned out, i didn't bike to work that day, because of
last-minute prep for my daughter's birthday party. I have biked to
work
This past weekend I rode the OR Randonneurs 600k--The Bad News Bears
Go To The Beach. It was an epic ride. Great route with far more
climbing than I anticipated, mainly via rollers and shortish climbs.
There were periods of sun and tailwinds but also periods of heavy rain
and even hail. I rode my
on 5/23/10 7:11 PM, Gary James at garyjames6...@gmail.com wrote:
The 1.25 Pasela Tourguard I bought four years ago measure 28mm on the
Mavic XC717 rim. I've heard that more recent Paselas measure more
true to size. Is this true? Or should I go for the 1.5 instead to
get a tire around 32mm
on 5/23/10 12:57 PM, Johnny Alien at johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote:
Really? By specs the Pari-Motos regardless of tread are actually
fatter than the Col De Vie and in real world comparison almost as fat
as the Hetre. It seems like based on that the Maxys would be faster.
One of the
on 5/23/10 11:16 PM, Brian Hanson at stone...@gmail.com wrote:
As I was enjoying my new bike, I started thinking about all the 650b
activity on the list, and I'm now wondering if I should try a Homer 700c to
650b conversion at some point in the future. Has anyone here tried doing this
on a
Bruce
Glad to hear the ride was great! The link only accesses one photo.
Is there a way to link a series of photos on Picasa? Nice to see you
went with the tan wall. I just don't like the look of an all black
tire.
Jason
On May 22, 2:58 pm, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote:
I rode the
+1 on Jim's recommendation for trying Jack Brown greens before
attempting a 650b conversion. I have Hetres on my Bleriot and am
currently riding Jack Brown greens on my Romulus. I prefer the JB
greens!
Aaron
On May 24, 8:48 am, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote:
on 5/23/10 11:16 PM,
The 26 Ram will easily take the 37mm (26 x 1.5) Paselas. As it happens
they're on my bike right now. There is room for a 38, but I don't think anyone
makes a 26 x 38.
Bruce
From: CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net
T
I don't have much familiarity with the
Rode my Rivendell Road in the San Francisco Randonneurs 600K this weekend:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176...@n03/sets/7215762400863/
We didn't get rain like the Oregon randonneurs (rain in Oregon? shocking!), but
we did have headwinds on the entire outbound route.
Photo captions
Multi Modial bike and bus on Friday. The morning was fine, stopped at
a Bike to work station and loaded up on coffee, scone and banana and
hung out with like minded commuters. Cool overcast but pleasent.
The way home was another story entirely, I got about 2/3 the way home
with no issues but
I'm impressed. I'm worried about a measly 400K next weekend and you guys are
are already doing 600! Strong work!
Ryan
On May 24, 2010, at 10:21 AM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote:
Rode my Rivendell Road in the San Francisco Randonneurs 600K this weekend:
hi folks,
thanks to Steve for selling me a used pair of bar ends that i could experiment
with - i found that the cork grips slip over em pretty well, so i put em toward
the center of the bull moose bars and voila - another hand position! :)
here is a not-great pic of the cockpit that i
On Mon, May 24, 2010 at 12:50 PM, andrew hill neurod...@gmail.com wrote:
hi folks,
thanks to Steve for selling me a used pair of bar ends that i could
experiment with - i found that the cork grips slip over em pretty well, so i
put em toward the center of the bull moose bars and voila -
Is there a 'silverback' ID badge that should be authenticated when a
newbie finds him or herself being politely reminded off-list?
Seriously, though, thanks for the work.
On May 23, 7:13 pm, Angus angusle...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
Another Thank You for all the time and effort you put into the
Eric, great pictures and sounds like an awesome ride. 31hrs is a
strong time for a 600k! My time was like 36hrs 15 minutes but at the
overnight control I did hangout for an hour before sleeping for 4hrs.
I'd like to ride a 600k straight through one of these days but you
know, sleeping has it's
IMO, you'd gain very little and make the bike potentially dangerous to
ride by doing this conversion. The Hilsen has ample tire and fender
clearance. Not sure you'd improve that in a meaningful way by going to
650B, assuming you can even find a brake that works.
The dangerous part relates to the
On Mon, May 24, 2010 at 2:41 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
thill@gmail.com wrote:
IMO, you'd gain very little and make the bike potentially dangerous to
ride by doing this conversion. The Hilsen has ample tire and fender
clearance. Not sure you'd improve that in a meaningful way by going
Hello All,
I am thinking about the setup of my Hunqapillar which will wear
Bullmoose bars and Paul thumbies with shimano bar-end shifters. Is a
rapid-rise rear der the best choice in this situation?
Assuming the thumbies will be indexed and positioned on top of the
bar, will I be able to flick
Eric,
Saw you guys on the last climb. Talked to Rob a minute and you guys
look strong even after all these hours.
Hats off to you.
Ron
On May 24, 9:21 am, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote:
Rode my Rivendell Road in the San Francisco Randonneurs 600K this weekend:
Hey Brian, give the Jack Brown Greens a try. I've been using them for
brevets this year and really like them. They feel very different than
the Blues. What's really surprised me is how well they've held up.
Also, I've had no problems with flats... so far.
If I remember correctly, there was a
clearly what we need is a parimoto or thereabouts in 700c.
Ironic that the one big complaint about 650B is tire availability yet
many wish the Hetre and Pari Moto came in 700c.
I have not had a chance to ride on my Pari Motos (do not have my 650B
frame yet). I can say that Kojaks are very nice
On Mon, May 24, 2010 at 3:21 PM, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
clearly what we need is a parimoto or thereabouts in 700c.
Ironic that the one big complaint about 650B is tire availability yet
many wish the Hetre and Pari Moto came in 700c.
Kinda makes sense, though. If you can
I think rapid rise is the way to go regardless of shifter choice. It
makes shifting to a lower gear under stress a lot easier, and that
makes a more sense when climbing.
You don't have to take your hands off the bars to use thumb shifters.
Thumb pushes out, index brings back; no need to use your
On Mon, 2010-05-24 at 12:21 -0700, JoelMatthews wrote:
clearly what we need is a parimoto or thereabouts in 700c.
Ironic that the one big complaint about 650B is tire availability yet
many wish the Hetre and Pari Moto came in 700c.
Indeed, there is no comparable 622 tire to either of those
I have rapid rise on my Bombadil with thumbies and shimano shifters.
It is works great - no reservations.
Dave
On May 24, 11:57 am, Ginz theg...@gmail.com wrote:
Hello All,
I am thinking about the setup of my Hunqapillar which will wear
Bullmoose bars and Paul thumbies with shimano bar-end
On Mon, 2010-05-24 at 11:41 -0700, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote:
IMO, you'd gain very little and make the bike potentially dangerous to
ride by doing this conversion. The Hilsen has ample tire and fender
clearance. Not sure you'd improve that in a meaningful way by going to
650B,
On Mon, 2010-05-24 at 13:36 -0700, Dave Craig wrote:
I have rapid rise on my Bombadil with thumbies and shimano shifters.
It is works great - no reservations.
I have plenty of reservations. If you are used to high normal, rapid
rise is more properly known as ass backwards and you will go nuts
Hmmm - sounds like the idea falls into the just add another bike
category. That works. I'm not too interested in creating a frankenbike - I
really like the AHH. I'll just dream of the cushy Hetre ride until I can
justify a real 650b ride. Thanks for all the input, folks!
Brian
On Mon, May 24,
Not mine, don't know the seller. Looks pristine from the picture(s)
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/1750015879.html
Franklyn
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Regarding what Steve wrote below, based on my experience I entirely
agree, with the caveat that with the availability of JB greens, I'd
take the upper limit of that sweet spot to 33.3.
I'm honestly puzzled by the requests for a 700c Hetre. I don't
really see the point of it, especially as far
I'm honestly puzzled by the requests for a 700c Hetre. I don't
really see the point of it, especially as far as road riding is
concerned (but maybe even for trails too). If you really need a tire
that big, why not just go 650B and call it a day?
While not exactly apples to apples, fitting a
If you really need a tire
that big, why not just go 650B and call it a day?
Simplest answer? Some of us have a perfectly decent 700c bike that'll
fit 40mm+ tires (a lot of new touring frames and monster cross type
bikes can) and are interested in a smooth but fat tire. Don't want to
have to
Yeah, but ...
As others point out, not every perfectly decent 700c bike converts to
a perfectly decent 650b. I got rid of a great bike to fit the space
the 650b will take. If I had more space I would have kept it.
On May 24, 5:27 pm, Jeremy Till jeremy.t...@gmail.com wrote:
If you really need
not having any 650B experience tempers my input but the 700c -38mm
Marathon Racers seem pretty supple to my uncalibrated rear. More so
than the 35mm Paselas.
~Mike~
On May 24, 3:40 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
Yeah, but ...
As others point out, not every perfectly decent
I use Paul thumbies and flat bars on my Bleriot with a reg'lar
derailer, and it's fine. I take it off road all the time. In fact, I'm
about to take delivery of a custom Sycip 650B XC hardtail, and it will
have Thumbies and a regular derailer as well.
Also, you don't take your hand off the grip to
Rode my single-speed Bomba (my only bike at the moment... mmm, well I
do have a Cannondale F1000sl that's been hanging in the rafters for a
bit). I ride it every day to and from work, which totals just about
11 miles or so. Helps me get out of bed at 2am. Puts a big fat grin
on my face riding
Well, I've gone the opposite. To other, non 650B bikes to fit bigger
tires. My own experience with 650B was less than optimal. For
multiple reasons. At just about six feet, all present production
bikes I'm aware of are too small.
So, for me, a 700C Hetre might be more interesting, at least
Funny, didn't have any problems shifting over to low-normal. Two of
my three shifter bikes are set up that way. Strangely enough, my off
road bike is the only one without that setup. And I do have to be
more careful during shifts on climbs with that bike. (But that is the
factory build.)
Now,
When you are white knuckled, is it easier to push the thumbie or pull
the thumbie? It sounds like pushing is easier, which means I might
prefer a top-normal.
I use rapid-rise with bar ends, but when you can grab the whole
shifter an crank on it, it has to be a lot easier.
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i've got thumbies on my moosies, and i've moved them in a bit from
right-up-against the grips, and even that way i can often shift simply by
leaning my hand in at an angle. if i'd left em where Rivendell put em, i could
have shifted w/o moving my hand in the slightest, though my big hands mean
At just about six feet, all present production bikes I'm aware of are too
small.
Mine is a custom. But on topic, seems to me the 57 Hilsen with Hetres
would work with a 6
So, for me, a 700C Hetre might be more interesting, at least for the
Sam Hillborne. Although clearance may be an
On Mon, May 24, 2010 at 11:57 AM, Ginz theg...@gmail.com wrote:
Assuming the thumbies will be indexed and positioned on top of the
bar, will I be able to flick the right lever forward? If so, wouldn't
I want that motion to be a shift to a larger cog? If I can only shift
the lever in one
Hi folks -
A couple of college classmates are hoping to be able to do some riding
when we meet in Northfield, MN, next month for college reunion. Is
there a shop in the Twin Cities area that would rent decent road bikes
to them for the weekend?
Thanks,
Ted Durant
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If I had more space I would have kept it.
Oh, there's always more space... :)
I agree with Aaron. If you want fast, supple, fat tires, a dedicated
650B frame is best, regardless of size. Its fun! It helps the
movement.
For a sporty 700c bike, nothing beats the Jack Browns in terms of
These are great mixed road/off-road tires in relatively smooth
conditions, or for bikes with limited clearance, but the dirt roads
around here are rutted and rocky enough that I want something wider.
Width runs true to size.
Lightly used (less than 500 miles, just enough to round off the micro
I rented two road bikes from Freewheel last summer - they were in good
shape, well maintained. The bike shop was nice too - we went to the
midtown center, which is on the little sunken railbed path that runs
through minneapolis.
here's a link:
Team Pro just broken in. Slight marks on nose and rear edge from
turning bike over to patch a tube. Slight marks on right corner from
bike falling over. See photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25150...@n08/
Marks are exaggerated by side-lighting.
For saddle in similar condition, how about you
I will second that emotion, I love the JB greens, but would love a
little more air at times - rob
clearly what we need is a parimoto or thereabouts in 700c.
I wonder how the schwalbe kojaks compare?
-sv
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Hi,
I have a Hillborne with a Nitto Mini front rack, and would like to
install a Nitto M-12 front rack on my Fisher monstercross (700C). The
fork has gobs of clearance, and I have been told that these racks
don't fit all forks, depending on the distance between the fork crown
hole and the canti
I'll third it. A bigger supple tire for 700c would be great. I'd sure
like to try 37mm JB green.
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In my riding experience, there might be nothing to top the Rambouillet with
Jack Brown Greens. As a 64 cm bike rider, I'll probably never do the 650B
thing, but I don't think I'm missing out.
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