Low gears and habit. After a while a heavy bike just feels right. I'd
often be around 100lb including the weight of the bike on my two year
journey. But, the first few days was a big adjustment - I couldn't believe
how heavy and slow the bike was, but that changed. Certainly, expect a
much
I'm in the same boat as Rob.Year round, 5 days a week if I'm at work I
got there by bike. Current commute duty is divided between QB and my '83
specialized sequoia, which I love. It's good to have a backup, or three :)
On Monday, September 24, 2012 1:32:32 AM UTC-4, Rob wrote:
I
Could you just get a clamp-on stop for an FD on the mystery bike? Or is
there another reason why it will not take an FD (like the angle between ST
and chainstays or something)? I know it has a very specialized geometry
for the type of riding/handling it is intended for, but am just
I have this one mounted on my wife's Prius:
http://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Bike-Racks/Swagman/S64670.html
I can highly recommend it. Easy to install, remove, fold up, and mount and
dismount bikes. Never have felt that the bikes were less than secure while
carrying them.
David
Charlotte, NC
On
I also commute 5 days a week, 10 miles one way, on my 2 (soon to be 3) Riv
bikes and my LHT. Have to say, the SimpleOne has getting about 85% of the
commuting time this past summer.
David
Charlotte, NC
On Monday, September 24, 2012 4:02:25 AM UTC-4, Matt Beebe wrote:
I'm in the same boat as
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Y956M8xQ02s/UGBP4ECjJGI/AAM/FWMa3lPft78/s1600/clangers12.jpg
If you are considering a stick, how about a clanger ?
Just a stick bolted to the seat tube.
I have the Simplex on my Claude Butler,
works great, better than early matchbox derailleurs.
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On Sun, 2012-09-23 at 21:31 -0700, lungimsam wrote:
So you all are going at walking pace on hills with your bikes
loaded to tour?
Since I really don't ride with anyone, I don't know what is to be
expected on climbs, speedwise.
Walking pace? Hardly. Walking pace
On Sun, 2012-09-23 at 16:36 -0700, David Yu Greenblatt wrote:
http://www.sram.com/sram/mountain/family/xx1
http://www.bikemag.com/gear/first-impressions-sram-xx1/
I'm sure SRAM XX1 will work well, but the stuff will not be compatible
with any other drivetrain parts that most of us already
Well there are charts and real world. I use my 24x36 often, and have. Been on
climbs where that was a hard push at 40 rpm.My gearing may be more than you
need.. But the gearing you mention is inadequate for many.
Kelly
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I have used the Thule on my Jeep Cherokee for several years and like it a lot.
One big drawback to the Thule is that it is a little on the heavy side. The
thing I really like about it is that it uses a bolt to hold it into the
receiver
rather than a pin. This holds the rack firmly and it does
doesn't sound good
I've had gumwalls last 5-6 years before the gum peels and bare cord shows
through.
if it's not age/UV, I expect chemical/solvent exposure.
john (at) rivbike .com - here's probably where you want to start at rivbike
On Sunday, September 23, 2012 11:38:31 PM UTC-5, lungimsam
For Red, Force, Rival, or Apex?
Will they have price levels beyond $425?
On Sep 24, 2012, at 5:33 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote:
I think I saw on the VSalon Forum that these cassettes will run around
$425 each. Pretty amazing for a wear item, I think!
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For Red, Force, Rival, or Apex?
For that XX1.
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thanks for the photos - looks like a great ride
On Sunday, September 23, 2012 4:33:19 PM UTC-5, Eric Norris wrote:
Photos from today's ride. The sights on this ride included a dam, a turtle
(rock), some iron horses, and a buffalo.
Pictures prove it:
As found on the 650b tire page of rivbike.com.
Anyone ridden both?
Which tire felt faster to you?
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It is a split, on both sides of the tire, running the whole way around.
About a fingernail edge width.
I'll keep an eye on it.
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Here is a link to the tires:
http://www.rivbike.com/650B-Tires-s/111.htm
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There two:
*Soma Xpress 650B x 38 (34.71) -
10118*http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/t106.htm
* Schwalbe Marathon wire GreenGuard
HS420*http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/t001.htm
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I average three-four days a week on the Atlantis. Have to take the
car when I'm required to leave the office and travel to distant
points, but I ride if at all possible -- it's a little under 10 round
trip, and leaving to get on the bike is one of the best parts of my
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Anyone riiden both?
Which one is faster feeling?
On Monday, September 24, 2012 11:03:38 AM UTC-4, lungimsam wrote:
There two:
*Soma Xpress 650B x 38 (34.71) -
10118*http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/t106.htm
* Schwalbe Marathon wire GreenGuard
Have you ridden both?
Which one felt faster to you?
Click to see the tires:
*Soma Xpress 650B x 38 (34.71) -
10118*http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/t106.htm
* Schwalbe Marathon wire GreenGuard
HS420*http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/t001.htm
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Sorry. Having trouble for some reason today.
Sorry if double post on this and typos.
Anyway, let me know which tire feels faster, so to speak. Thanks.
On Monday, September 24, 2012 11:09:53 AM UTC-4, lungimsam wrote:
Have you ridden both?
Which one felt faster to you?
Click to
I'm pretty sure the combination of slack seat tube angle, super low BB, and
long chainstays that angle noticeably upwards from the BB prevents the use
of a normal FD on the Mystery Bike/HS/Bosco Rubbe. If you set the
derailleur low enough to be effective, the cage will hit the chainstay
Not to give a peek behind the curtain or anything, but the Nitto Dirt Drops
(RM-013) are still in the Merry Sales (SOMA parent company/ Nitto importer)
catalog so you can still get them. Ask around your LBS'es to see if anyone
has a Merry account, and they should be able to order them for you.
thanks for the photo - that tire has a reinforced sidewall, so you may just
be seeing a seam at the edge of the reinforcement.
if the gum was cracked, you should be seeing exposed cord (fabric)
On Monday, September 24, 2012 10:21:23 AM UTC-5, lungimsam wrote:
pic. Hope you can see it:
I commuted in DC and Arlington on my Bleriot from the day it arrived in late 2006 until I retired in mid 2008. I put away an old Bianchi hybrid because I really enjoy riding the Bleriot. Now the Bleriot goes all over Arlington, DC, Alexandria and sometimes into Maryland, loaded with stuff from my
Thanks for the great insight, everyone!
David - with a platform rack, is is possible to secure two bikes with nearly
identical stand over height? Do the hooks at the top have a way to deal with
this?
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Yes, one hook is longer than the other. Works great.
On Monday, September 24, 2012 12:00:31 PM UTC-4, Scot Brooks wrote:
Thanks for the great insight, everyone!
David - with a platform rack, is is possible to secure two bikes with
nearly identical stand over height? Do the hooks at the top
The cranks are available !
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On Thursday, September 20, 2012 11:31:32 AM UTC-4, Garth wrote:
oops
110/74mm arms
and they are both brand new, never used . One pair mounted just to see BB
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I have both tires, but on different bikes. The Xpress is a kevlar tire and
is almost half the weight, so I imagine that one would be the faster tire.
If you are interested in a faster tire, then the Soma B-line is worth
consideration. It is basically the Pasela in 650b size.
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Heh, most of my bike have little plastic gingerbread man-shaped clips
that serve as mascot and mapholder, preferably color matched to the
bike. Blue one on my silver Quickbeam, for example:
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6004/6017958991_787e0c5ecd_b.jpg
Or clear when there's no match available.
Both good choices, but the Italian walnut isn't what it once was. Maybe
some blue Japanese oak (*Quercus glauca *)? Bob
On Sun, Sep 23, 2012 at 9:09 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.comwrote:
Fine Italian walnut vs. California coastal oak. Please discuss.
On Sun, Sep 23, 2012 at 4:36 PM,
has the troll steerer been cut? I might be interested. I think that I'm
between a 16 and an 18, and for this price I could give it a try.
Michael Allen
On Saturday, September 22, 2012 7:59:25 PM UTC-7, SurlyTex wrote:
Originally had intended to post my Nitto Rando 177 bars but didn't get
Look for one that is easy to take off. We had the Thule Helium 3, which
was nice and light weight, and easy to remove. Just upgraded to the Thule
Apex 4. Heavier, but still easy to remove. Both have locking attachments
to lock the rack into the hitch.
Scraping is an issue (As Kelly
I use a Yakima Kingpin -- essentially the same rack as the Doubledown 4
(latest version), and like it. Quite solid, with fold-down options (to
access the hatch w/o bikes on the rack and to fold the arm when not in use)
and nylon cradles that the bike sits in that seem to minimize scratching.
Tim,
I have used tires on 35mm (measured) on a 64cm Ram. The brake arms did rub
on the front when the QR was open.
Regards,
Bill
On Saturday, September 22, 2012 2:10:39 PM UTC-7, tim whalen colorado
springs wrote:
Hi,
Anyone know how big a tire will fit a 58 Rambouillet? I would like to
I work 4 days per week and commute on my A/R on three of them. Here's a
picture of it when I stopped at a park on my way home.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/eaton0450/7898102202/
On Sunday, September 23, 2012 9:34:58 PM UTC-7, lungimsam wrote:
I have heard mention of tours, overnights, and
I don't always use my riv but it's a great commute bike to be sure. Here
are some photos of my new commute (I'm a teacher and just switched schools)
with one photo that includes a bit of my mustached All Rounder:
http://reno-rambler.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-new-bicycle-commute.html
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A gaggle of commuting Rivs:
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Enjoy,
Lee
SF, CA
On Sun, Sep 23, 2012 at 9:34 PM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote:
I have heard mention of tours, overnights, and recreational riding.
Does anyone commute on their Rivendell?
I have since
I did a long tour this summer, on the ACA Sierra Cascades route. It
was pretty much all climbing, all the time.
6 mph loaded on a long hill? Not so very often. I spent a lot of time
going 3-4 mph. And although I did a lot of climbing, it was rarely
what I'd call steep.
At no point in my trip did
I've never tried the Marathos 650B, but do have the Soma. A very nice
tire. Better looking than Marathons, IMO.
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I am not sure the Max Tire for a Rambouillet, but here is Max's tire
on a Rambouillet (with Tektro Big Mouth Brakes):
http://www.flickr.com/photos/41563482@N06/6274349032/in/set-72157627837620505
It's a Schwalbe Kojak, measures out about 32mm. Riding the
Rambouillet on Kojaks is one of the
a better shot:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/41563482@N06/6274348308/in/set-72157627837620505/
Max Beach
Sonoma County, CA
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Thanks for that link; I hadn't seen that Flickr group.
Every Riv owner I've met commutes at least some of the time by bike. I
think it's part of the personality that attracts us to Rivs.
jim m
wc ca
On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 10:55 AM, Lee Chae leec...@stanford.edu wrote:
A gaggle of commuting
I have commuted on my QBeam for the last 6 years, year round. Standard QB
build but it has a Shimano gernerator hub and fenders. In the winter it easily
handles 35mm studded tires with the fenders. That was a main factor in
deciding to buy it. My commute can be as simple as a 5 mi flat
I seem to recall a similar photo which surfaced on this group a few
months back. It does look like a seam either from the casing wrap or
the edge of a protection layer. It wouldn't bother me to ride, but
IIRC, the poster of that did have RBW warranty it. It's a little on
the B-minus edge
On Sep 22, 2012, at 8:50 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote:
90% of hill climbing is half mental.
Long live Yogi Berra.
And... I'd buy a Hiawatha t-shirt with that saying on the back.
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I wish I had the time to commute by bike but I just do not. Tried a few
times to get from South Brooklyn to Midtown but it was hellish and took
over an hour. On the Subway it is 35 minutes where I get to read a book so
I try to ride as often as possible but not practical for commuting. Maybe
when
I commute most days, but not on mt Rivs. The ride isn't that long - 3 miles
- and is not really conducive to enjoying the bike.
That said, I still decided to replace my LHT with a Double Cross to get a
nicer ride...
-Pete in CT
On Monday, September 24, 2012 12:34:58 AM UTC-4, lungimsam wrote:
There was a brief arc of them into the Gallery and I have one ride-
buddy (JimG - yojimg.net) who owns a gen2 P/R (the last effective
model from Kogswell).
The Kogswells in the Gallery can be found here:
http://cyclofiend.com/cc/cc-maker.html#kogswell
There was a KOG-specific for a while,
I know that this may be considered heretical here, but I'm actually torn
between preferring the Silver shifters vs. old Suntour shifters. I think
that the length is my primary objection, so I may somebody get around to
modifying mine. Somebody posted here some time ago that they'd cut and
plasti
On Sep 15, 2012, at 8:19 PM, rw1911 wrote:
I very much enjoy my original 700c All-Rounder, but sometimes wish for
something a little more zippy/sporty. Looking at the Hilsen (country
bike), it appears to be a newer version of the All-Rounder. I haven't
found information on the tubing spec,
Somebody posted here some time ago that they'd cut and plasti dipped
theirs, which I've been tempted to do...
Perhaps you are referring to a post I made. Suntour and Silver downtube
shifters are the same length. Both of them are excellent downtube shifters
and both of them, in my opinion,
On Fri, Sep 21, 2012 at 6:54 PM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote:
Is there a market for this in the Rivendell world?
Would you buy a Rivendell, made with dinged paint, environmentally worn
components, gassed gumwalls, and discolored plastic parts, for a more
artistic look? Everything
Didn't the early lugged models also come in an extremely limited number of
sizes, like 54cm and 58cm only? Only a good deal if they fit you
On Monday, September 24, 2012 11:39:51 AM UTC-7, Cyclofiend Jim wrote:
There was a brief arc of them into the Gallery and I have one ride-
buddy
We did this to our Honda Fit. The Class 1 hitch has a maximum
recommended vertical load of 200lb, so the salesman at the shop
recommended that we use the lightest possible rack. We would have
preferred a tray rack, but we settled for the Thule Helium rack for
two bikes.
H.
On Sun, Sep 23, 2012
Something happens on day 2 or 3... your body just gives up and decides it'd
best comply... you get into this zone where you just spin away... the three
hour grueling climb at 4 MPH in 116 degree heat in the direct sun becomes
meditation. :-) I actually find it easier in many ways that the short
I am the very happy owner of a model P60. Also a remorseful seller of a
D58 and a F58.
Now that I have learned my lesson, the P won't be leaving my stable. The
first two Kogswells were the D and F, essentailly a deraileur and fixed
version of the same bike in a lovely kustard and black paint.
I commuted on my Hillborne virtually every day I worked after I got it in
Feb 2010. I did mixed mode, bike/transit commuting for about 3 months
before taking a job closer to home when my bike-only commute was about 9
miles RT. Rain or shine, because if you let rain keep you off the bike in
Ahhh Memories...
Two of my rides right here:
http://cyclofiend.com/cc/2005/cc010-scotthenry0605.html
http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2003/henry.htm
Good Times.
Scott
On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 4:14 PM, Scott Henry ske...@gmail.com wrote:
I am the very happy owner of a model P60. Also a
Uncut. I like my bars high. Suspension-adjusted fork also makes for higher
front end.
Tim
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On Mon, 2012-09-24 at 11:46 -0700, Rex Kerr wrote:
I know that this may be considered heretical here, but I'm actually
torn between preferring the Silver shifters vs. old Suntour shifters.
Silver shifters /are/ new old Suntour shifters, specifically the
Suntour Sprint.
I think that the
1 set Cane Creek SCR-5 Brake levers in black. Excellent condition, mounted
and ridden about 20 miles. No cables. $28.00 including shipping in lower
48.
1 Salsa Short Shallow drop bar in black. 44cm wide with 31.8 clamp.
7075-T6 aluminum. Excellent condition, mounted and ridden about 20
Nitto Noodle 46cm Handlebar for sale. The bar is in excellent condition.
It is not new because it was mounted and taped. Rode on bar for about 50
miles. Too wide for me. Prefer 44cm. Asking $68.00 including shipping in
lower 48.
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This is an entertaining depiction of dressing appropriately for various
activities:
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Me.
It's become the thing I most look forward to.
I do club sorta rides with friends on the weekends.
Try and get in a supported tour or two during the summers.
-JimD
On Sep 23, 2012, at 9:34 PM, lungimsam wrote:
I have heard mention of tours, overnights, and recreational riding.
Does
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/3291522785.html
Not the seller, nor am I related to them in any way! Saw it on Craigslist
out of San Francisco. They are asking $950 shipped. I'd buy it if I had the
money...
-Chris
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I've used the Marathons in 650b and the Soma Xpress in 700c.
The marathons are heavy duty tires to say the least. They have great
puncture resistance and I sold the bike before they ran out of tread.
The Soma's are more plush, a ton lighter. They actually don't use kevlar,
but rather
On Mon, 2012-09-24 at 10:54 -0700, Christopher Miller Rosales wrote:
However, I bet the Gran Bois Hetres will knock them both out of the
park for a great ride, at the cost of puncture resistance.
You'd be surprised, I think: the Hetre, in my experience, gets
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Hi All,
Here's a good replacement fork for that carbon one on your road-ish bike.
It's a new IF steel fork that will accept a rolly polly tire (just barely
with about 1/8in clearance - see pics). It's got fork eyelets, an uncut
262mm steerer and a 45 degree rake.
It came as a second fork with
Thanks to all for the responses to my question. Very helpful and I really
appreciate it.
Thanks!
Tim
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Does it have puncture or sidewall protection?
I need them for commuting and want to avoid flats and that sorta thing.
On Monday, September 24, 2012 11:09:53 AM UTC-4, lungimsam wrote:
Have you ridden both?
Which one felt faster to you?
Click to see the tires:
*Soma
You should mention to your prospective customers what the steertube type
and diameter is. Also, I imagine it is 45mm of rake, not 45 degrees of
rake. Best of luck!
On Monday, September 24, 2012 2:29:33 PM UTC-7, Gary wrote:
Hi All,
Here's a good replacement fork for that carbon one on
Yes, 4 to 6 MPH on a climb is not unusual, and I occasionally see the
speedo winking 3 at me. A 20 low gear is quite useful, and mine is well
used. I use all the cogs rings.
dougP
On Saturday, September 22, 2012 8:36:18 PM UTC-7, lungimsam wrote:
I have a hard time on hills with
I've often thought one of those shifters would be fine. My big ring is
small enough that it covers most of my unloaded riding.
I recall these shifters from when I first started riding, but in those days
most doubles were only 5-7 teeth apart and triples pretty rare, with maybe
a total
Thanks to William for pointing out my omissions and goofs in my post!
The fork's steer tube is for a 1 1/8 headtube and it's got 45mm rake, not
45 degrees. That's what I get for rushing...
gary
On Monday, September 24, 2012 5:29:33 PM UTC-4, Gary wrote:
Hi All,
Here's a good replacement
OK, well I think I won Dumb Question of the Day today:
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On Mon, 2012-09-24 at 07:05 -0700, James Warren wrote:
For Red, Force, Rival, or Apex?
For that XX1.
I'm kind of amused by the fact that now my knee-jerk thinking
Everyday on my Hilsen. Just put on Longboards for the rainy season
and inevitable snow. Only about 1.2 miles one-way but I just can't
resist the smooth ride.
Homer gets chosen every time even over my lighter and single speed,
rigid mtb.
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I've been commuting on Marathon 650Bs on my Saluki over about 13,500
miles of mostly miserable and trashy roads. I've had two flats in that
time. The first occurred at mile 500 or thereabouts, the result of a
strange spike of glass, the likes of which I've never seen before. The
second occurred on
Definitely... Commute 3-5 days/week from Mill Valley to SF and back on either
my Quickbeam or salsa Vaya. Quickbeam has the dynamo so I tend to ride it more.
I see there are tons of Quickbeam commuters out there. I pass a man in
Sausalito riding on a SimpleOne from time to time, think he rides
Agreed. I do 3-4 days a week year-round in Seattle. The trip varies from 7
miles for the direct shot in, to 14 miles for the scenic waterfront route I
have been enjoying. I captured some pics last November on my Miyata, but
usually ride the Hilsen or Hunqa as of late:
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