I get it that there are folks under the big
tent of cycling that would call me pompous or even delusional, but
there's no way my preferring 172.5 is the most idiosyncratic
purchasing tendency you've heard of. As long as I can buy what I
like, I'll stick with 172.5. And no, I'm not interested in
I've used Book-mending tape as bartape before. It works great except that
have a really hard time removing it.
On Fri, Aug 27, 2010 at 11:54 AM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
They sell patterned 1 wide rolls of gaffer tape. Gaffer tape is like
adhesive backed canvas. I use gaffer tape
The circle distance changes depending upon what size chain ring you are
using as well. The same ratio gear but using a smaller chain wheel
effectively makes the crank longer because the smaller chain wheel brings
the chain closer to the fulcrum (Spindle)
On Fri, Aug 27, 2010 at 11:27 AM, Brad
I missed out on another so if you're looking to part with one, I'm
your man!
Thanks!!
- Eric
On Jul 26, 4:39 pm, Eric ericwolfo...@gmail.com wrote:
Haha! I'm 32 and in a Grad program at Northwestern. The class cost a
ton!
So I'm ready to do a 100 mile ride from Chicago to Milwaukee on
on 8/26/10 11:34 PM, CycloFiend at cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote:
ha! That's pretty cool. Maybe if my Virella shirt...
um, that'd be Vi-Y-ella shirt...
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Chris:
When I placed my order for a pair of Symmetry II shoes, I got an email back
saying that these run a tad smaller than the original Symmetry shoes I ordered
last year, and suggesting I move up a size. That's pretty attentive service
from
anyone, let alone someone closing up shop. I
If it were me (tho perhaps this falls outside your budget) I'd order up a
Roadeo with Rambouillet orange paint...
Steve
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Got it. Thanks a lot. david
Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:30:51 -0700
Subject: [RBW] Re: For Sale: two wool jerseys + Wooly Warm sweater jersey
From: adventureco...@gmail.com
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Oops. I also have the original Rivendell Wallet for sale. Unused and
perfect
Greetings.
I'm doing a rebuild and am considering switching from drop bars to
something like the albatross or the dove bars, mostly for aesthetic
reasons. I use the bike (a 1973 Schwinn World Voyageur, not a
Rivendell) for longish fun rides, errands, and general purpose
riding. Question I have
On Fri, Aug 27, 2010 at 4:43 AM, kevin lindsey lindsey.ke...@gmail.com wrote:
Greetings.
I'm doing a rebuild and am considering switching from drop bars to
something like the albatross or the dove bars, mostly for aesthetic
reasons.
This is a bad reason to change bars on a bike you do long
Serious. The Roadeo is pretty much the updated Rambouillet.
On Fri, Aug 27, 2010 at 5:53 AM, Frederick, Steve frede...@mail.lib.msu.edu
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If it were me (tho perhaps this falls outside your budget) I'd order up a
Roadeo with Rambouillet orange paint...
Steve
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On Fri, Aug 27, 2010 at 6:43 AM, kevin lindsey lindsey.ke...@gmail.com wrote:
Greetings.
I'm doing a rebuild and am considering switching from drop bars to
something like the albatross or the dove bars, mostly for aesthetic
reasons. I use the bike (a 1973 Schwinn World Voyageur, not a
On Fri, Aug 27, 2010 at 9:44 AM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Serious. The Roadeo is pretty much the updated Rambouillet.
+1.
Or look for a used Romulus and get it painted.
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I totally agree with Seth.
I just picked up a Romulus two weeks ago that came set-up very nicely with
Albatross bars and bar-end shifters. I absolutely love these bars for
commuting, coffee shop runs and rides to brunch, especially when wearing a
suit or sport jacket, but have a 50-mile (each
Kevin -- I switched two of my Riv's from drops to Albatross, and have never
looked back. For city riding, and lots of road rides, the more upright
position
is an advantage. On my Quickbeam, I switched to Alba and find that I can still
climb out of the saddle by grabbing the forward bend of
I own an Atlantis set up as a touring bike with 700*35 Marathon
Supremes. It rides beautifully on roads. I too have been thinking of
adding another Riv, possibly a Bombadil or Hunq. I also considered the
AHH and then putting larger tires on the Atlantis. With the
suggestions from others of adding
The AHH and the Bombadil or a Hunqapillar might be the solution,
sticking with the Bombadil would keep me strapped to 650 wheels which
isn't a terrible thing. I'm not sure what route I am going to go with
yet, I will probably wind up ordering the first bike in a month or
two, so I have some time.
I use Albatross bars for touring and am very happy with them.
Drops are very popular among the U.S. touring crowd. European, South
American and Asian cycle tourists are far more likely to use swept
back bars (many of which are similar but inferior to Albatross) and
even straight bars for
Wow, I finally made it! About four years ago I first saw an AHH, and
I lusted for it. I ended up cheaping out a bit and buying a new Ram
that showed up on ebay. Hardly cheaping out, I know, but the complete
bike was only about $100 more than the AHH frame. This time, I found
the frame locally
nice watch!
On Aug 27, 11:32 am, jinxed hbcl...@yahoo.com wrote:
I made a watch strap.
I had an old nato strap that came apart years ago but I saved all the
hardware. Cleaning out my desk drawer I found it again. Curious if I
had any webbing laying around to remake it, I had the brain fart
The Slingshot Stem is sold.
The Duluth Banana Bag is sold.
Thank you for the sales.
I'll sell the Specialized bars alone , with the 22.2 to 25.4 shim, for
$30, including shipping of course.
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Look at Velo Orange (or a good bike shop) for the Minoura Besso Holder
which can clamp to you fork leg.
http://www.velo-orange.com/mibeliho.html I've made my own out of 2
sections of handlebar and hose clamps (dremel the fork side to fit the
contour of the fork blade) and they actually don't look
Bruce wrote:
When I placed my order for a pair of Symmetry II shoes, I got an email back
saying that these run a tad smaller than the original Symmetry shoes I
ordered last year, and suggesting I move up a size. That's pretty attentive
service from anyone, let alone someone closing up shop. I
On Aug 26, 10:27 pm, jose jose.cor...@gmail.com wrote:
My wife forgot a belt, so guess what one strap is being used for?
Looks good too.
Same! It's my fave riding belt:
http://tinyurl.com/24xpf4k
Happy near weekend,
Lee
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On Aug 27, 2010, at 5:43 AM, kevin lindsey wrote:
Question I have for the group is whether there are ever times
when you wished you had drop bars instead of non-drops.
Every time I've ridden a bike without drop bars for more than a mile.
In other words, are there clear advantages of one
Even if one never get into the drops, a drop bar gives one numerous
hand positions - tops, ramps, hoods, side of the ramps and so forth.
With Albatross bars or mostache-type bars (particularly if the center
of the bar is loaded with computers, lights and other gadgets), one is
basically limited to
Or go with one of these if you have an appropriate braze-on. Got one on my
commuter...
http://www.atoc.com/litebeams.php
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Kevin, this is pretty much one of those things that you just have to
do and find out for yourself. Every type of handlebar has positives
and negatives associated with it. If you do get some A-bars, I would
recommend getting the steel ones and the long tall Technomic (non-
dlx) stem. Those two
When I bought my Sam, Keven pointed out to me that it is not as stiff
as the Atlantis; more of an all rounder with lighter tubing than a
full on touring bike. Yet is seems to handle loads well enough with a
Tubus (= very stiff and strong) rack.
My 56, canti, Waterford is for sale: low miles,
There are 12, right?
Philip
On Aug 26, 5:59 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
Didn't quite end with the flourish that I might have worked myself up
to expect. Anyway, pull down all the PDF's and go through it if
you've been waiting. Grant says he'll pull them down, for reasons
that
I thought people on here might have had a similar proud parent moment!
My son asked me this am; so are we taking the bike again to school!
This is his first week of Kindergarten, a big boy now. His school is
only about 1 mile away and it sure is nice to skip the drop off/pick
up lines!
Anyway
I look at the Alba/Moustache/Noodle as a range of bars for a range of
positions.
My Alba bike is a Kogswell P/R with fenders and a front basket for
commuting and trips to the market. Although I can use the front of
the bar to get more aero, it is only for brief periods, and mostly I'm
sitting
Does the Ram have fork leg braze ons? They do work -- I've mounted
lights using these. I like this little gadget, though.
Another option, via Peter Jon White if not others, is the brake bolt
mount: it holds the light just above a caliper (also works with
cantis, etc. if you have that hole) and
My Ram, and QB have drop bars, Noodles, as they are road/ bike path
bikes, and anything longer than 2 hours I need multiple hand
positions. I'm also riding at higher speeds, and being aero is more
important than when I'm touring or going to work.
Reiteratint that bars are a personal choice -
Great pic of one happy rider! Thanks for sharing.
On Aug 27, 11:43 am, Eduardo Rosas ejro...@gmail.com wrote:
I thought people on here might have had a similar proud parent moment!
My son asked me this am; so are we taking the bike again to school!
This is his first week of Kindergarten, a
Very cute -- reminds me of when I'd pull my daughter around town in a trailer.
Someone ought to start a RBWlist/Boblist photo page for bike children.
On Fri, Aug 27, 2010 at 10:43 AM, Eduardo Rosas ejro...@gmail.com wrote:
I thought people on here might have had a similar proud parent moment!
They are dropping in price..
On Aug 19, 9:38 pm, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote:
The gray is the bead blasted finish. Nice, but kind of contrasty with
the polished or black rings. Functionally the same though, I have
sets of both
I have been tempted by the 177.5 since they were
Yes, i ended up with 12. Just last night i compiled the pages, bought
some big graph paper and gave it a try. It's a very interesting lesson
in the considerations, much more to it than the 2 basic angles. I'm
going to do a little more research to understand rake/trail and how it
looks on paper - i
You just gotta try Albatross bars to know for yourself. They are
fun . I love the 56cm width. and there is no drop bar that wide! I
had some 52cm dirt Drop bars, but they were only 46cm at the brakes,
so I gifted them to another.
You don't have to limit your hand positions at all!! I have
On Fri, Aug 27, 2010 at 11:32 AM, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote:
Aerodynamics? That's just mind worry. Do you think the Hawk or the
Eagle or any other bird worries about aerodynamics ? They just do
what they do without concern for those around them.
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Check out the Jitensha flat bar (by Nitto). It's a great flat
handlebar with a moderate backsweep. Perfect for brisk rides around
town where sitting up a little bit is more fun.
I'm all for drops for long or fast rides; gives lots of hand/body
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Hey Patrick .. I'm laughing ! Sometimes the context, depth and
spirit of what we write gets lost in this very limited form of
communication we call the written word. Well . probably most of
the time it does !
I don't mean to offend anyone here. I may ... but I can't control
that.
Sweet! He is clearly very proud and happy!
We had that moment just two years ago. :) Like you we live about a
mile from our son's school. Last year we split the commute between
riding with him on his own bike and taking the Metro bus. The only
issue we've had is that often other parents
Rob,
That triple tandem is SWEET! Although that might make me have to pull
the wife and the kid! :)
On Aug 27, 11:12 am, Rob Harrison robha...@gmail.com wrote:
Sweet! He is clearly very proud and happy!
We had that moment just two years ago. :) Like you we live about a
mile from our son's
No offense at all; I suppose you were playing on Albatross the bird
and Albatross the bar, and I thought it was funny.
On Fri, Aug 27, 2010 at 12:08 PM, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote:
Hey Patrick .. I'm laughing ! Sometimes the context, depth and
spirit of what we write gets lost in
Wow. Looks great. And I agree with Jose: Nice watch.
John Irish Strap Bennett @ Rivendell
On Aug 27, 7:32 am, jinxed hbcl...@yahoo.com wrote:
I made a watch strap.
I had an old nato strap that came apart years ago but I saved all the
hardware. Cleaning out my desk drawer I found it again.
Cool. I have used the 1 meter for a belt, and when I only have the
shortie around, I just thread it around two belt loops, tightened it,
and managed to hold my pants up *that* way, too.
John Irish Strap Bennett @ RBW
On Aug 27, 9:02 am, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote:
On Aug 26, 10:27 pm, jose
On Fri, 2010-08-27 at 08:53 -0400, Frederick, Steve wrote:
If it were me (tho perhaps this falls outside your budget) I'd order
up a Roadeo with Rambouillet orange paint...
Do you remember how difficult it was to match Rambouillet orange for
touch-up purposes? It wasn't just orange, it also
Sure is pretty though...B-)
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Subject: RE: [RBW] Re: wanted: Rambouillet ~ 58cm in
It was Richard Vallens Lovemarks letter that really sold me on the
idea of the Bike Friday tandem: http://community.bikefriday.com/lovemarks
He writes:
My Bike Friday Family Tandem is a flying carpet of great magic, the
perfect solution to the eternal quest of doing something with your
Here's our every day ride to school (my son Gus and I are on the Big Dummy).
http://videos.stltoday.com/p/video?id=14182075
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Just saw this:
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/1922115953.html
Don't know the author but for y'all in portland it would be worth
keeping your eyes open.
and maybe keep your ulock on a slingshot. :)
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I'm sure they're not making profit on them, but the cashflow couldn't
hurt
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AWESOME creating bike commuters one cute kindergartner at a time ;-)
My daughter is entering second grade and we live about 2.5 miles from
school but unfortunately it includes a rather substantial hill on the
way home. Still she has really gotten into the bike this summer so we
will have to
That totally sucks. I've seen a few folks on Rom's around town. I hope
this poster gets their bike back.
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Maybe the SOMA/Rivendell San Marcos will be available later this fall.
Sure, it's not a Rambouillet but it looks to be a nice affordable
alternative.
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Dave Sweet dummy! I like the seats back there on the xtracycle. My
LBS has a Big Dummy with a stoke monkey electric assist and my son
makes the owner give him a ride every time we stop by.
On Aug 27, 1:57 pm, Dave Lloyd d...@davelloyd.com wrote:
Here's our every day ride to school (my son Gus
The Hillborne orange isn't too far off.
On Aug 27, 2:40 pm, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:
On Fri, 2010-08-27 at 08:53 -0400, Frederick, Steve wrote:
If it were me (tho perhaps this falls outside your budget) I'd order
up a Roadeo with Rambouillet orange paint...
Do you remember
A midge-like bar in silver? Sweet! Now if it accepts bar-ends (and why
wouldn't it?) I can stop my futile searching for a vintage dirt drop
bar.
On Aug 26, 7:32 am, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote:
I'm waiting for that new one from Ragley called the Luxy. It was
designed by the Midge
I can attest that it's load rated to hold a small window air
conditioner in place. Need to find a permanent solution so I can get
my straps back. Or I could just buy some more straps; that's a better
idea.
dougP
On Aug 27, 12:21 pm, John Bennett johnat...@gmail.com wrote:
Cool. I have used
That diagonal - I wish he did it like the original Breezer's. That would be
cool.
On Aug 27, 2010, at 8:00 PM, doug peterson wrote:
Interesting, yes; but also weird looking (the Hunqa). This diagonal
thing strikes me as a solution in search of a problem. My Atlantis
has been thoroughly
I'm intrigued. For those of you following along at home, I bought a Karate
Monkey on the cheap, but might be persuaded to trade it in to get a Hunq.
I'm between sizes, and both 54 58 have compromises for me. Leaning toward
a 54 if I can get the bars up high enough to run drops.
On Fri, Aug 27,
I'm 5'11, I ordered a 54 Hunq, and I'm going to put drops on it.
Once I have it, I'll post pictures and take measurements if you like.
On Aug 28, 10:43 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
I'm intrigued. For those of you following along at home, I bought a Karate
Monkey on the cheap,
On Fri, Aug 27, 2010 at 10:29 PM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
Interesting.
http://www.rivbike.com/assets/payloads/352/original_aug28knothole.pdf
The simpleone is intriguing. First suggestions:
1. nuke the logos from the cranks
2. nuke the logos from the hubs
3. Get the polish/anodizing on
I like the Diagonal tube... but the 54 is the best fit for me, which
has a single top tube.still thinking a disc brake would be a good
thing with those big fat tires too.
I'm more interested in the Simpleone at this point. I'll have to wait
until later next week to see what's under the
yea baby! and yes it works with bar end shifters. and it's Silver!
here is a linky to a proto of the bar
http://singularcycles.posterous.com/ragley-luxy-bar-latest
it would look great on the Hunqua too.
~Mike~
On Aug 27, 6:43 pm, velomann velom...@gmail.com wrote:
A midge-like bar in silver?
Disc brakes come with good and bad, I have been an advocate, but I
think the dishing of the wheels from the left side opens up greater
inherent weaknesses. If the canti brakes are not enough, or the flex
in the stays is a bit much you can always throw a booster arch on it.
It is not like you
Hey Ian, great to hear you have one in route! I'm 6ft, and thinking the 54
would be best, especially if the TT is a bit longer than originally planned
(that was a mentioned change). The 58 gives long enough reach and ability
to get the bars up real high, but would have very minimal stand-over
I know this is late notice, but the newest film on the Rapha site -
available to view TODAY ONLY - is, IMHO, the best of the three. It features
the master frame builder Dario Pegoretti in his shop and in conversation.
Check it out. Quick.
http://www.rapha.cc/
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Agreed. Nothing wrong with discs, probably even better for loaded descents
(heat), but weaker wheels and over-built forks don't intrigue me too much.
V-brakes really stop pretty darn good. So do cantis for that matter! :-)
On Fri, Aug 27, 2010 at 9:04 PM, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote:
Are they going to be 25.4 or 31.8 only? I think a bar like that is missing
from Rivendell's offerings.
On Fri, Aug 27, 2010 at 9:03 PM, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.comwrote:
yea baby! and yes it works with bar end shifters. and it's Silver!
here is a linky to a proto of the bar
Maybe they're going to sell DVDs. Maybe small windows of preciousness
is Internet 3.0
I don't know. I do think John Slawta and Dario Pegoretti should have a
reality show paint-off.
Surface decoration is so not my thing (ironic, as an artist).
I see Rapha has coined the term roadwear, which I
my understanding is 31.8 only. Which does not leave any quill stem
options. we will have to use one of those adapters with a threadless
stem.
~Mike~
On Aug 27, 9:14 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Are they going to be 25.4 or 31.8 only? I think a bar like that is missing
from
Ha! Had to loook up who Slawta is. That's funny!
On Fri, Aug 27, 2010 at 10:05 PM, Philip Williamson
philip.william...@gmail.com wrote:
Maybe they're going to sell DVDs. Maybe small windows of preciousness
is Internet 3.0
I don't know. I do think John Slawta and Dario Pegoretti should have
Kludgy.
On Fri, Aug 27, 2010 at 10:23 PM, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.comwrote:
my understanding is 31.8 only. Which does not leave any quill stem
options. we will have to use one of those adapters with a threadless
stem.
~Mike~
On Aug 27, 9:14 pm, cyclotourist
Slawta would win hands down. He is a true artist with bike painting.
I found Pegoretti obnoxious.
~Mike~
On Aug 27, 10:24 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Ha! Had to loook up who Slawta is. That's funny!
On Fri, Aug 27, 2010 at 10:05 PM, Philip Williamson
Truly enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing
On Fri, Aug 27, 2010 at 10:49 PM, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.comwrote:
Slawta would win hands down. He is a true artist with bike painting.
I found Pegoretti obnoxious.
~Mike~
On Aug 27, 10:24 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
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