Of course we should have crazy rides for people who want crazy rides.
Point is, we should also mellow rides for people who want mellow
rides.
On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 10:55 PM, Manuel Acosta
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Great thing about these big events is that it gives folks options.
I
I'll second the recommendation for the Carradice Nelson. It will do what you're
wanting, for years. But if you want to use it as a book bag off the bike, there
are panniers better suited to that.
Mike
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I'd recommend the Saddlesack Large for books.I own both the Carradice
Nelson and Camper and they are great bags, but for books, the Saddlesack
bags with a rack are the way to go hands down.They so easy to use and
so spacious, they make carrying stuff on your bike a no-brainer.
Matt
Dual diagatubes?! This bike is going to be amazing and truly unique.
Parts lists for the build sounds cool. I love those IRD needle
bearing headsets- best ever IMHO, and the Phil Rivy hub will be sweet.
Also regarding the 40/26 crank, I have one and after exhaustively
What would you like for the readers?
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Our tandem, which is quite large, has 26 wheels. The rims are from
DaVinci and are very good. Since they promote 26 as the right wheel for
tandems, and it does have distinct advantages for them, I doubt they will
go away.
Michael
On Thursday, August 22, 2013 9:37:05 PM UTC-4,
Interesting proposal, Andrew. It will be Riv's 20th after all.
As much as I'd like something closer to Texas to make my travel easier,
Mount Diablo is a compelling proposal.
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On 08/22/2013 10:55 PM, William wrote:
Regardless of the cassette in question, the big jump is due to the
53.8% difference between the chain rings.
My jump is 47% between chainrings. That's much bigger than the 27%
jump from your 36 to your 46, but it is smaller than the 50% jump from
your
If you decide go the pannier route: I got a Carradice Bike Bureau for grad
school, which I'm very happy with. It swaps easily between my Sam Hillborne
and my cyclocross bike. My only complaint is with the slightly fiddly
locking mechanism on the Carradice hooks - I replaced them with Ortlieb
That sounds like it will be one sweet bike !
For those debating about the 40/26 chainring choice, you seem to miss the
part about Liesl's rear hub choice : A Phil Rivy . That is a freewheel
hub. Likely she will be using a 13t low cog, maybe a 12t if she has them.
I could totally see
Tom,
Short Answer: another vote for a large Saddlesack.
Long Answer: be sure to think through your commuting process. From personal
experience, I transitioned from panniers to a large Saxdlesack because of my
personal routine and preferences. I commute several days a week by bike and
the
There are more compromises available to riders than that between a triple
on the one hand and a w r d with frequent crossover shifts, on the other.
The whole point of switching to w r d's is, for some, precisely to avoid
the annoying crossover shifts between large and middle on standard triples.
Thanks to all for the fine suggestions; good choices, and for the long haul
too. John Stowe: you put that front rack to many good uses, carrying two
loads we cannot yet get in South Florida: Fat Tire, and things from Trader
Joe's. We keep hearing happy rumors . . . .
On Fri, Aug 23, 2013 at 9:17
Cyclotourist (Dave? Jim? Tony? Abdul Rahman?) -- can you link to an example
of a nice looking Dimension? I wouldn't mind having a second choice besides
Nitto, but a quick Google (v, intr.) shows only conventional threadless.
On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 9:54 PM, cyclotourist
One other point about the large saddlesack: if you use it with a QR
saddlebag mount, it is super easy to take on and off the bike. In fact,
I'd put it up against anything in terms of ease of attachment/removal.
On Friday, August 23, 2013 9:55:20 AM UTC-4, WETH wrote:
Tom,
Short
What a pretty orange! Young man at bike shop yesterday said he was ordering
a Cross Check in one of the only two colors available, in his case black,
and having the frameset powdercoated orange. I inwardly winced, but if it
is anything like your QB's orange, it will be a beauty.
Nicer than Eddy's
Yeah, I've always run mainly Shimano hubs and thought boutique hubs a bit
of a waste of money. But since I had a little extra cash to blow and had a
wheelset built around White Industry hubs, I get it. They're fantastic,
and I'd have a hard time choosing anything else, excepting budgetary
I'm in!
Pretty much in the same boat across the board. I'm looking for a sleeping bag
tomorrow and will borrow the rest of the gear from a buddy.
I want to take my S1 which is my only Riv bike but I don't have the bike legs
on a trip like this. So now I have to pick a bike from the stable
Update #2:
1) Nitto 65 (Crystal Fellow) Seat Post - Sold
2) Cockpit Parted Out:
- Mustache Bars - $40
- Mafac gold anodized brake levers (hoods have dry rot) - $20
3) 26 x 1 (650 x 18c-25c) inner tubes - no longer for sale
4) Rothko Roller Style Floor Stand - practically new, used only a
Another vote for the Saddlesack. I have a medium so I do not need a rack in
the back. Currently it is loaded with a tent, summer sleeping bag and a few
other items. It is not even close to being stuffed. Make runs to the
grocery store with it and can take home any number of items. Medium or
large
One boat guy I know likes round tip knives because if the boat moves around
while he's cutting something and he slips it won't stab him.
Come to think of it, why do knives have pointy tips?
On Wednesday, August 21, 2013 9:22:05 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote:
What's with the rounded tip
Both sets are sold. Thanks to all who expressed interest.
Eric
On Tuesday, August 20, 2013 5:11:26 PM UTC-7, gordo wrote:
Selling two sets of brand new (still in the box) Schwalbe Marathon Supreme
tires. One set is 700x35, the other is 700x40. Would like to get $115 for
each set
Who needs a tent when you have this?
http://xxcmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/biketrailer.jpg
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I can think of 3-4 great rides using China Camp as a start-end point and
covering a few different types of ride:
1. A mellow ride around the Paradise Loop rollers. Only one medium-size
hill along the way. So, a climb out and a climb back in. I would figure the
basic loop would be ~25 miles(???),
They're all threadless... that's the one I mentioned I like. Discussed
using one of those with a quill to threadless Nitto adapter. A good
option if you want a stem w/ an open fact, but still a bit of a hack.
On 8/23/13, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Cyclotourist (Dave? Jim? Tony?
If that crankset is still available hit me up off-list!
justinaug...@gmail.com
-J
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On Thursday, August 22, 2013 12:52:34 PM UTC-7, Jim Thill - Hiawatha
Cyclery wrote:
With respect to Alex Wetmore, I personally find this kind of blanket
condemnation based on a single example to be both misleading and irritating
(and ubiquitous on the internet). I've been selling and
Still available
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Personally, I think the
standard Riv 110/74 compact triple is a better solution for most
riders; but I'm not a STI user and I'm very familiar with this kind of
triple and don't find them even slightly confusing.
I totally agree with you there. Very useful and very non-confusing.
That's why
If anyone has either type of stem sitting around, I'd be willing to buy it,
8 or 10 cm doesn't much matter. I should've bought one first, but got a
cheap Kalloy version that will NOT work w/ the Midge bars I'm using for an
upcoming project so part of the bike budget has already been spent.
Great. See you all there. Don't wait for me - just let me know when you are
headed to dinner and where. I'll make it work. Here's the commuter on the
first 10 mies of this journey to work (where my Riv water bottle is, along
with the Protovelo I may take if a train ride is involved):
Probably not gonna make it. Definitely not to camp, very small chance I'll join
you all Saturday morning. Have fun!
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 23, 2013, at 10:45 AM, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote:
Great. See you all there. Don't wait for me - just let me know when you are
headed to
I used the VO stem adapter with drop bars on my Hunq. It was fine.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KBapuNJORZ8/TVmZD7MfEXI/BL4/keLB-fuMvPI/s320/IMG_0389.JPG
There were no problems, even thrashing around on single tracks in the
forest. The only problem was my knees makeing inadvertent
Sorry I can't make it, but I hope everyone has a great time!
Bryan
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I commute on the Atlantis, and 95 out of 100 days use the medium Sackville
Saddlesack. I have to tote books and files and some clothes and usually a
thermos or two, occassionally my laptop, always an ipad and a spare
keyboard. Outside pockets are dedicated to my kit -- a mini pump, some
Living in Chicago with most of my riding thereabouts and in the upper
Midwest makes all this easy.
My primary bike is a single speed.
My tour bike is a 1x5. Up front is a 46. In back a Suntour Winner with
14-34 cogs. (thanks to Patrick Moore who pointed out a new cottage
business in New
Thank you Riv list! Got this taken care of.
Best,
Eric
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Readers, Grip Kings gone.
All that's left now is the following, which haven't gotten much response.
If anyone wants any of it, but the price isn't right, just let me know.
Raleigh Professional Fork (silver not chromed, fits a 35 w/o fenders, 32 w/
fenders, Pasela's at least)- $75 shipped
LX Group is spoken for.
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I love Love LOVE the grey + orange Hunqa-look. I almost bought myself one
just because it looked so awesome. Nevermind the overlap, always plus one
On Friday, August 23, 2013 11:33:50 AM UTC-7, Marc Irwin wrote:
I used the VO stem adapter with drop bars on my Hunq. It was fine.
Another vote for saddlesacks. I have a large, in which I can stuff books,
papers and a laptop for commuting between home, work and a course I'm
teaching at the university.
One question: Does anyone use the quick release with a large saddlesack?
If so, do you have a good method for quick
I only have the medium, but I just don't attach it to the rack. Stays
pretty solid, but I did shake the hardware loose from the saddle on one
occasion, and had to reassamble roadside.
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Jim,
I use a bungee ball on the bottom of my large SaddleSack. The cord loops
through the leather on the bottom of the bag and around the top of the
rack. It holds nice and secure. It's not exactly quick release, but it's
quickER release... personally I find it more time-consuming (we're
Took the Sam Hillborne into the hills! From the town of Glacier, WA up
4500-5000 feet to Artist Point near Mt Baker. To bad the last 3 miles were
in the clouds. The views of the surrounding mountains would have been
spectacular!
Pics to prove it -
I have two sets of ENO cranks, 170mm and 175mm for sale. They were both
black at one time and I de-anodized them. They have a few scuffs etc from
riding but still in good condition. Photos can be found
here.http://www.flickr.com/photos/87106495@N07/sets/72157635205572514/Right
click the photo
FWIW, you can make your own cassettes with Miche Shimano compatible outer
cogs which go as high as 16 t. I used to run a cobbled 7 speed
16-18-20-23-26-34 or somesuch with the stock 46/36/24 X2D chainset set up
for most of my riding in the 46.
QBP has the Miches and they aren't very expensive.
if you're patient for slow delivery, Outside Outfitters has great prices on
the Miche components - put my daughter's cassette together there.
On Friday, August 23, 2013 6:16:05 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote:
FWIW, you can make your own cassettes with Miche Shimano compatible outer
cogs
With all the camping talk I wanted to share that I'm impressed with the Vargo
hexagon wood stove. Mine is TI but stainless is a great option as well. I
really like that you can use it as an esbit stove, drop an alcohol burner in
there and use twigs as well. It is light and packs small and
Hi friends,
What a tutorial in gears! I'm learning quite a bit! A few comments on
that topic from my perspective: I'm in the Edwin W camp. Simple shifting,
a bail-out gear...that'll do for me. I, too, ride a single most of the
time and I expect to keep my triple Saluki, and my 1x8 Friday
And what are those spanning webs to attach a h2o cage? Gotta picture?
Not exactly. Here's something close:
http://ladyfleur.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/mixte-bike-on-caltrain.jpg?w=640
It's easy to see where you might mount a bottle cage on the downtube, but
on your bike, which will have a
Steve writes:
In the terrain I ride most, I'd stay on the big ring all the way down the
block until I was forced to shift -- and I would be forced to shift every
time it got steep, ... I'll be looking for a gear lower than 38 inches,
something in the mid to low 30s.
In which case I am
Loads of good ideas, as usual on this list. Tom, a photo would be great; I
like the home remedy! Several recommendations, then, for the medium or
large Saddlesack (also a handsome bag). Swift Industries Mini Rolltop
panniers are the other choice I have in mind: MUSA; waxed canvas option;
two
Liesl,
Design away the top tube. If you get the twin transect right you have
plenty of structural support. We have mixtes, love'em.
Will
On Friday, August 23, 2013 6:53:08 PM UTC-5, Liesl wrote:
Hi friends,
What a tutorial in gears! I'm learning quite a bit! A few comments on
that
I use a QR with the large saddlesack, but do not secure the bag to the
rack.It just floats on top, never had any problems even riding off road
this way.
On Friday, August 23, 2013 4:52:52 PM UTC-4, Jim wrote:
Another vote for saddlesacks. I have a large, in which I can stuff books,
Awesome! I got a clearance bag at REI yesterday. Still pretty vague on the food
details myself. Super burrito seems like a smart option.
I figured I'd fill a couple steel bottles of beverage/water.
Philip
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I think we should have a poll based strictly on location. A vote is a
vote, if somebody votes for both count both, obviously that person feels
they can come no matter what and that fact is important also. When we
settle on a location, we can concentrate on dates, rides lodging etc.
Marc
On
I'd really like to go...to either location. But I wouldn't be able to
commit until I see how my 2014 travel shakes out.
On Thursday, August 22, 2013 11:01:16 PM UTC-6, Anne Paulson wrote:
The poll is depressing me. Not the closeness of the vote; that's fine,
I voted for SF Bay but either
i havent cycled up on mt baker since i quit doing ski to sea years ago.
no reason i cant put a bike on a county bus up to Glacier from Bellingham and
do this
ride myself
thanks for a fresh new idea
i will keep an eye out for your group on the road
Bo Richardson
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Since it is the 20th Anniversary of Rivendell why not celebrate with both
locations since separate dates are already being proposed. Although the SF
location has a growing lead very few pollsters (only 3 of 60) currently listed
a willingness to attend either great state. Conflicts due to
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