I sold of the suspension stem (and shouldn't have I guess) because it
wasn't really what I was after in a ride but they are very cool. They pop
up often enough for not too much money (unless they are brand new looking).
I do have the original bar just not the stem. That stem is the only thing
Nice photos.
On Sun, 2011-11-20 at 18:45 -0800, Brian Hanson wrote:
I rode my AHH in the November Populaire 100k today with the Seattle
Randonneurs. This was my longest ride yet, and probably one of the
coldest with most of the ride in the 20's and 30's. I had two wool
shirts and a light
Joe,
I'm convinced. All my other attempts (hacks) with various different versions of
pliers have
only resulted in beaucoup expletives.
Plus I get a add another bike tool!
-JimD
On Nov 20, 2011, at 8:42 PM, Joe Bernard wrote:
Don't waste your life with this..get the Park tool. It's
Well, as my dad used to ask, 'How are you holding your mouth'?
My efforts with pliers (all kinds) have been un-successful.
I've concluded that when it comes to master links I don't know how to hold my
mouth right.
-JimD
On Nov 20, 2011, at 10:08 PM, rcnute wrote:
I bend the chain at the
I've found that Channellock pliers work just fine, never had the need
for a specialized tool.
Bill
On Nov 20, 1:29 pm, jimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote:
I've been getting 9 speed chains from Riv and they come with masterlinks.
They have been great for installation but I've not figured out a
I've just realized that my winter project is going to be learn how to undo the
master link on my chain.
Oh, and then I'm going to try some of this stuff:
http://www.chain-l.com/EdPavelkaTest.html
Since it's winter now we should discuss chain lubrication for our fine
Rivendell bicycles.
-JimD
Yesterday I wore my Splats on what passes for a cold ride here in the San
Francisco Bay Area.
It looked like rain, the roads were wet and I was inclined toward dry-ish feet.
It didn't rain but the temps were in the hi 40's low 50's. To my surprise my
feet were noticeably
warmer than they
Glad this worked out for you, and it's nice to have a situation for comparison
where there is one primary variable different.
But you mention something that I have read elsewhere, which is that high
trail bikes (around 60 mm) can't change direction in mid turn. This is not my
experience;
I just use my trusty chain tool .. avoid the master link and press the pin just
enough to take the chain apart then press it back in when it's time to put it
together. I know... oh but that isn't supported and not good blah blah
blah... but it's worked for years for me and many others.
I, on the other hand, get passed by everyone and don't mind it a bit. I'd
like to see them pulling/pushing my heft and see if they'd even be riding...
Not that I'm not trying to do something about it, just not quite succeeding
yet. Getting passed is confirmation that I'm just not giving up yet.
I had the opposite experience.
I saw a rider up in the distance as I approached the bottom of big hill. I
was gaining, but not that quickly. As I caught up, I noticed it was a girl
riding a comfort bike in flip-flops with her purse and some flowers in the
front basket. Having just passed her
They're not.
I know stubborn people who stop just short of telling me that they wouldn't be
caught dead ever attaching anything resembling a bag to their bike. It means
that the kinds of rides I like to do (overnighters) are never an option for us
planning group events.
-Jim W.
On Nov 21,
It's been said that a bicycle without fenders is just a toy.To me
that's a little extreme, but makes a good point if the bicycle lives in an
area that gets more than, say, 35 inches of rain per year. However in my
opinion it's not too extreme to say the same thing about provision for
At the risk of repeating myself the Connex master link is a completely
different design from the Sram. All I have to do to remove them is take
some tension off the chain, turn the quick link vertical and pop it open
with my hands. It's a ten second job, no tools needed. Plus these chains
Aside from the hundreds / thousands of bikes that must all be handling terrible
and the people riding them are just to dumb to realize it (as low trail
propaganda would suggest) or maybe it's not that big of a deal.
I know the above is harsh. And not all of the harsh is from this thread
matthiasbe...@gmail.com said:
It's been said that a bicycle without fenders is just a toy.To me
that's a little extreme, but makes a good point if the bicycle lives in
an area that gets more than, say, 35 inches of rain per year. However
in my opinion it's not too extreme to say the
Tim,
I actually didn't say the high trail bike 'can't change direction in mid
turn.' The term I have often heard about high trails bikes is it corners
'as if it is on rails.' I put that in quotes because it is oft used and I
mostly agree with the description. That doesn't mean a high trail
michael,
is Connex the brand of the chain or what the connecting link is called?
mike goldman
warwick,r.i.
57 Year Old Mom Looks 27
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Hi, My Sam Hillborne was stolen yesterday. It's a long shot, but if
anyone has info about this bike please contact me. It's a 48cm new
green Hillborne with mustache bars and eclectic mix of parts. No
questions asked about how you may know the whereabouts of this bike.
I'm not looking to place
I was there today, and really enjoyed the show. It's well worth the
effort to get there, and you'll see some fine examples of rideable
art. It was my first look up-close a Bruce Gordon bike, wow...
beautiful lugs, sculpted cantilevers, and gorgeous racks.
My pictures:
early Heron touring frame/fork. 57cm c-top seat tube with a 32 standover
mid-point on the slightly sloping top tube.
heres the story. i had it painted pepto pink a few years ago but it sits at the
powedercoaters awaiting a new color. i traded the painter a banana seat bike
for the powdercoat so
Sounds great, and the fall colours must have been sweet to ride through.
Tell us more about your bars:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stonehog/6373721393/in/set-72157628074460921/
- Andrew, Berkeley
On Sun, Nov 20, 2011 at 6:45 PM, Brian Hanson stone...@gmail.com wrote:
I rode my AHH in the
On Mon, Nov 21, 2011 at 10:47 AM, Michael Hechmer mhech...@gmail.com wrote:
At the risk of repeating myself the Connex master link is a completely
different design from the Sram. All I have to do to remove them is take
some tension off the chain, turn the quick link vertical and pop it
On Mon, 2011-11-21 at 07:52 -0800, Kelly Sleeper wrote:
Aside from the hundreds / thousands of bikes that must all be handling
terrible and the people riding them are just to dumb to realize it (as low
trail propaganda would suggest) or maybe it's not that big of a deal.
I know the
on 11/21/11 7:53 AM, Joe Bartoe at jbar...@hotmail.com wrote:
So, my road bikes are not just toys but transportation. Gloriously fast
transportation. They
are a tool that I use to get outside and stay fit. The idea that I somehow
need to attach bags
and racks to get usefulness out of my bike
On Mon, 2011-11-21 at 07:15 -0800, James Warren wrote:
I know stubborn people who stop just short of telling me that they wouldn't
be caught dead ever attaching anything resembling a bag to their bike. It
means that the kinds of rides I like to do (overnighters) are never an option
for us
On Mon, 2011-11-21 at 06:50 -0800, Kelly Sleeper wrote:
I just use my trusty chain tool .. avoid the master link and press the pin
just enough to take the chain apart then press it back in when it's time to
put it together. I know... oh but that isn't supported and not good blah
blah
On Mon, 2011-11-21 at 08:47 -0600, Tim McNamara wrote:
Glad this worked out for you, and it's nice to have a situation for
comparison where there is one primary variable different.
But you mention something that I have read elsewhere, which is that high
trail bikes (around 60 mm) can't
Thanks for the comparison, Mojo! For those wanting to try the same
thing on a budget, note that the Cross Check fork is about 1cm longer
A-to-C than the LHT fork, which should make it just about Frame
Neutral after having a builder re-rake it for the LHT. The recent CC
forks have the lowrider
I am now offering my beloved incarnation of the elusive ADAM saddle bag for
sale to we Rivendell folks; The middle size in the famous discontinued (sadly)
Baggins Cartwright saddlebag series of some years ago; Little Joe (smallest),
Adam
On Mon, 2011-11-21 at 06:31 -0800, jimD wrote:
I've just realized that my winter project is going to be learn how to undo
the master link on my chain.
Oh, and then I'm going to try some of this stuff:
http://www.chain-l.com/EdPavelkaTest.html
Since it's winter now we should discuss chain
I have a similar tale, Jim. Now that the Bay Area temps are dropping to the
lower side of cool** I have been using the RBW Windshield on my chilly morning
commute. It works great and is precisely suited to its intended purpose, but it
does look less than elegant.
**Sidebar anecdote: Way back
Aw man, so sorry to hear about that! I hope you get your bike back.
Do you by any chance have the serial # written down anywhere? It might
be helpful in recovering it, especially if it shows up for sale somewhere.
-Matt
PS Also you might want to be all over craigslist for a
Hi BOBs and RBW,
I am selling my 59 Bleriot Protovelo. I am asking $1150.
It has Panaracer Col de la Vie tires with less than 300 miles on them,
Nitto Randonneur bars, stainless Berthoud fenders that have not been
completely installed (you can finish that - I will send all hardware),
Shimano
Hi folks, I bought John's Quickbeam last summer and you can buy with
absolute confidence. John takes beautiful care of his bikes, and they
are as he describes them. And you can see his attention to detail
just in the quality and quantity of photos!
Also, this frame is exactly the same as my
Jim
What I heard is that you've repurposed that figure of speech entirely.
Person A: Where you headed on that bike in this weather, Jim?
Jim: I'm headed to the pub. Gonna get sluiced tonight!
Person A: Mind if I join you?
Jim: The more the merrier!
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This is just in regards to SRAM masterlinks. I used to be able to undo
SRAM masterlinks with my hands alone. It was about 4 years ago that I
last did it with a then new SRAM 8 speed chain. However, these days
the masterlinks supplied on new SRAM chains as well as the 10 speed
masterlinks I use on
Which chain lube is best for low-trail vs. high-trail and does it induce
shimmy?
On Mon, Nov 21, 2011 at 9:04 AM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:
On Mon, 2011-11-21 at 06:31 -0800, jimD wrote:
I've just realized that my winter project is going to be learn how to
undo the master link
This is sold now. Thanks for all the inquiries. -- Forrest
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FYI, I've seen a hack with using some narrow wire strippers as the
chain-link pliers. Can't find the linkey to prove it.
On Mon, Nov 21, 2011 at 10:12 AM, Clayton clayton...@gmail.com wrote:
This is just in regards to SRAM masterlinks. I used to be able to undo
SRAM masterlinks with my hands
I only buy low-modulus chains. The stretchy response allows me to get even
stiff frames to plane.
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Hi,
Has anyone bought/used one of these:
http://harriscyclery.net/product/harris-custom-century-special-13-30-9-speed-cassette-702.htm
I'm considering one for the hilsen build I'm working on and I'm
curious if there are any yay/nay sayers for it.
thanks,
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I like mine with rust.. after all rust is a protective covering for the chain
right? Hell I can't even hear that noise when I turn my iPod up.
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My frequent riding companion Frank uses these and swears by them
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From: Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com
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To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: [RBW] harris cassettes - century special
On Mon, 2011-11-21 at 13:32 -0500, Seth Vidal wrote:
Hi,
Has anyone bought/used one of these:
http://harriscyclery.net/product/harris-custom-century-special-13-30-9-speed-cassette-702.htm
I'm considering one for the hilsen build I'm working on and I'm
curious if there are any yay/nay
On Mon, 2011-11-21 at 10:12 -0800, Clayton wrote:
This is just in regards to SRAM masterlinks. I used to be able to undo
SRAM masterlinks with my hands alone. It was about 4 years ago that I
last did it with a then new SRAM 8 speed chain. However, these days
the masterlinks supplied on new
I ordered a set of wheels from one of the LBS recently. a set of 700c
36 spoke velocity synergies with wi mi-5 in the rear and a son delux
in the front.
The wheelbuilder had this to say:
1. the white industries spins really nicely
2. he's been lusting over the son deluxe for a while now
3. when
White hubs are s incredibly beautiful. Glad you're getting what sounds
like a great wheelset!
On Mon, Nov 21, 2011 at 10:44 AM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
I ordered a set of wheels from one of the LBS recently. a set of 700c
36 spoke velocity synergies with wi mi-5 in the rear
I also use the Connex master link. I use it with my Shimano chains with no
issues. Performance sells them.
René
On Monday, November 21, 2011, Michael Hechmer mhech...@gmail.com wrote:
At the risk of repeating myself the Connex master link is a
completely different design from the Sram. All
On Mon, Nov 21, 2011 at 2:05 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
White hubs are s incredibly beautiful. Glad you're getting what sounds
like a great wheelset!
So I am. These are my solstice present. Which is just fine by me :)
It's a long dark winter ahead.
-sv
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On Mon, Nov 21, 2011 at 11:07 AM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
On Mon, Nov 21, 2011 at 2:05 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com
wrote:
White hubs are s incredibly beautiful. Glad you're getting what
sounds
like a great wheelset!
Someone has a beautiful new bike coming their way, just in time for the
Holidays!!!
On Mon, Nov 21, 2011 at 10:27 AM, Forrest ftme...@me.com wrote:
This is sold now. Thanks for all the inquiries. -- Forrest
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You don't mention what chains you do this with. It works fine on older
style, wider chains, gets dodgy at nine and is ruled out at ten or above.
You're using 7 or 8 speed drive trains, correct?
The only two chains I've broken were 9 speed chains shortened with a
chain tool. The last one
On Mon, Nov 21, 2011 at 1:51 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:
On Mon, 2011-11-21 at 13:32 -0500, Seth Vidal wrote:
Hi,
Has anyone bought/used one of these:
http://harriscyclery.net/product/harris-custom-century-special-13-30-9-speed-cassette-702.htm
I'm considering one for the
I've been using mostly Campy chain$ and Conex master links with little
trouble. But the Sram master links are really a PITA to get undone.
I've got to use pliers to get them to let go.
Phil B
On Nov 21, 11:25 am, Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com
wrote:
You don't mention what
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You can get individual Shimano and Miche cassette cogs from all sorts of
places online. I believe eBikestop was/is usually about 1/3 to a half less
per cog than other retailers,, if that matters to you. Non racers never
wear out the the smallest and largest cogs, so those are always reusable.
As others have said, the Park MLP-1 is the way to go. It's not expensive and
makes your chain removal MUCH easier. Any other approach is by comparison messy
and difficult, given that there actually is a correct tool for the job.
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On Mon, 2011-11-21 at 14:43 -0500, Seth Vidal wrote:
Thanks for the details. The cassettes you get are miche cassettes, I
assume
No, Shimano Ultegra 12-27s. You customize the 12-27 into a 13-30 by
removing the 1st position 12 and the 13, replace with a 1st position 13
and add a flat 30
At 3:30PM, I saw an Atlantis headed out from town on Railroad Street through
the Strip.
Anyone on the list?
Thanks,
Sean
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The 37 Pasela measures a true 37 on a Mavic 719 rim.
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These look pretty slick.
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I can see you just up the road Mike and its big ringflat back now. I am
after you!
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U, I fail to see how these function better than a glove or mitt. I'm
surprised they made it to market .. as I don't get the concept and
reasoning at all . LoL !!
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hmmm.. look like hand splats.
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I like the idea because I hate having hands too hot, and have experienced
chilly digits going down a hill. Something easy on easy off, that's cheap
and packs down to nothing seems like it would fill a nice little role. A
nice set of gloves for everything but cold descents plus these for cold
I agree - they seem goofy. What's wrong with a...glove. Wow, now there's
an idea!
Bill
Louisville, Ky
By the way, the splats make sense.
On Nov 21, 2011, at 6:39 PM, Garth wrote:
U, I fail to see how these function better than a glove or mitt. I'm
surprised they made it to
It's not only harsh, it's a grotesque distortion and exaggeration of
what has been said. Go ahead and slay the straw man if you like, but
don't forget it's a straw man and has little to no relationship to
what's actually been said.
Steve ... actually the sentence below actually stated it was
These, umm, go with a glove. These make whatever glove into a super glove.
You've never seen a windmitt?
http://www.pearlizumi.com/publish/content/pi_2010/us/en/index/products/men/ride/accessories/0.-productCode-14341106.html
These things are great. tuck your fingers in going down hill.
Has anyone tried NOT changing the second position 13 for a 1st
position 13?
My Atlantis came with an 11-32 8 speed, which features some pretty
weird jumps. After riding it for a while, I tossed the 11 18, and
dropped in a 17 19 from a 7 speed HG. Final product was
13-15-17-19-21-24-28-32,
Shifty:
Hope you got enough info on your bag question to help you sort it
out. Trail discussions tend to get somewhat, eh, lively. But take
heart: it's only geometry, not a religious experience.
dougP
On Nov 21, 4:30 pm, Kelly Sleeper tkslee...@gmail.com wrote:
It's not only harsh, it's a
I've never experienced any problems with front loading a moderate to
high trail bicycle. I've used handlebar bags for about the last 35
years on bikes that have these geometries. I'm sorry, but the low-
trail mantra just isn't supported by my own personal experience.
Jim Cloud
Tucson, AZ
On
William:
Thanks for that quote. That makes sense. When I modified the
original cassette, the 13 15 were stock maybe I got lucky with my
17 19 in place of the original 18. Modifying the 13-26, I took the
14 out so apparently the 13 15 aren't meant to be adjacent, but my
original 13 happens
True for most quality youtubes: The music makes it.
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Toe covers for fingers.
On Nov 21, 4:15 pm, Kelly Sleeper tkslee...@gmail.com wrote:
hmmm.. look like hand splats.
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Just got the email w/ that link: awesome to see a Hilsen getting
painted. Very cool...
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I like the idea of turning an okay glove into a super glove (though I
suppose you could just go ahead and buy super-gloves). These are hilarious,
and I bet they work great. I might get some if I need to bump an RBW order
up to $150 to get free shipping. Don't analyze the economic sense of that.
Since I was asked a few times via email, I will add here that the standover
is 29 3/4
Please feel free to email with any questions! Thanks!
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You can wear a wool glove without the permanent sweatiness of a sewn-
in wind/weather layer. I kind of like it.
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Whoa,
Combine the 'wind shield' and Splats and you'll be totally 'stylin'!
-JimD
On Nov 21, 2011, at 9:25 AM, Ray Shine wrote:
I have a similar tale, Jim. Now that the Bay Area temps are dropping to the
lower side of cool** I have been using the RBW Windshield on my chilly
morning commute.
Kelly, I don't think you should suggest the pro-low-trail story is just
rhetoric, much less outright say so. Just as your experience with front
loads, which nobody is belittling and hence is here respected, my
experience is in favor of reduced trail with front loads. I don't say it
because of
Looks like another odd-ball winner! I'm all for it. I'm sick of trying
to check messages on my phone with cold digits.
-Manny
On Nov 21, 6:32 pm, Ginz theg...@gmail.com wrote:
You can wear a wool glove without the permanent sweatiness of a sewn-
in wind/weather layer. I kind of like it.
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I can honestly there has never been a time in my life I would could ever
see the benefit of these to myself, and my hands get cold easily ! These
hand splats must be a California thing or something .. lol :)
In the 50's I'm fine with good ol' $2.99 brown cotton gloves, in the 40's a
Tell me about nitrile:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/sets/72157626131698281/
In my riding I go up and down hils. Going up its easy for me to get hot
and going down it's easy for me to get cold. Having a system that allows
me to make significant layering changes in my clothing to
Andrew - these are the VO Porteur bars. I would love it if Nitto made some
of this style, but these are so inexpensive, I picked up another just to
have a spare. I have tried 46cm noodles (too much drop for me), and 45cm
Nitto Rando bars (OK, but only on the hoods and curves). Drops just
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