I'd go but am working that night. Thanks for the heads up.
~Hugh
On Thursday, August 29, 2013 9:13:18 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
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Another one you might be interested in!!!
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Thanks as always!
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I could use it if it is spaced for 126 mm. Do you know how many spoke
holes?
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On Friday, August 30, 2013 10:35:11 AM UTC+9, Patrick Moore wrote:
A lister very kindly gave me a very nice 7 speed fw Dura Ace (Doora
Ahchay) hubset cut from a pair of tubular wheels. This was to be
Manny's recent post included a couple of Grin Fundo intersects, but is
there a participant who plans a more complete ride report?
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I think this http://www.usslittlerock.org/PhotoFile/OfficerSextant.jpg is
a bit more Riv-ish of a GPS.
On Thursday, August 29, 2013 8:00:30 AM UTC-7, Tony DeFilippo wrote:
if there is such a thing. Anyway just saw this announcement from
Garmin about their new Edge Touring GPS/computer.
Hi Clayton. So Sorry! You're farther down that road than me, so I'd
appreciate your advice in return. As far as riding goes, I'll offer
something.
My tingling, burning and yet numb finger symptoms went from tolerable to
not so, just one month ago. Although there was some aggravation/trauma
Hi Bill,
Your totally right, sorry for any confusion.
Here is a link to the model I have (designed for 700c):
http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_infocPath=146_240products_id=874
I'll try to upload some pictures of the rack later tonight.
Best,
Scott
On Thursday, August 29,
I have 2,400 flat free miles on my PAri-Motos. A mix of surfaces, mostly
paved but some very coarse pavement. They are not a good choice for
goathead country, but have been great otherwise.
On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 12:53 PM, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.netwrote:
So Rivendell gave me Conti
One thing about Riv is that they change what they carry ALL the time. If
you like something, get it because later on it may not be there. I
originally wanted a Romulus when I saw it on the Harris web site. By the
time I was ready to buy, they were gone. I got the pricier Rambouillet and
love the
My Road has room for Pari motos at 38 mm and that's about it. I actually
have Cypres on there now, and Pari Motos on an old UJB conversion.
On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 4:52 PM, Tim Gavin
tim.ga...@littlevillagemag.comwrote:
I recently converted my Rivendell Road to 650B x 38mm Grand Bois Lierre
On 08/30/2013 06:55 AM, Bruce Herbitter wrote:
One thing about Riv is that they change what they carry ALL the time.
If you like something, get it because later on it may not be there. I
originally wanted a Romulus when I saw it on the Harris web site. By
the time I was ready to buy, they were
Thanks for the dose of reality there Steve! Getting in some good rides
lately?
On Fri, Aug 30, 2013 at 6:06 AM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:
On 08/30/2013 06:55 AM, Bruce Herbitter wrote:
One thing about Riv is that they change what they carry ALL the time. If
you like
I'm not Phillip but as they all apply to me, I can weigh in on your
questions 3.
What was your experience like with the dingle (double singlespeed for the
archives) setup? I am very curious about this setup option.
Works well--I run a double ring/Dingle combo (with a single fixed cog on
the
It may be heresy ... and I'm just sayin ... not speaking from experience
... but ... whadja think of a (recum) bent?
L
On Thursday, August 29, 2013 2:36:24 PM UTC-4, Clayton wrote:
I just got back from my Nerve doctor, a Physiatrist, pain specialist...I
have had four total carpal tunnel
I'm not too surprised at the lack of CF on the trip. Western Michigan is a
huge tourist area, a lot of cyclotourists and other vacationers are around
in the summer and most of the destinations will be populated with touring
or hybrid/trail bikes. I can assure you, if you stayed in one place a
Clayton, I've been there. I went to a recumbent and it cured it until I could
figure out other things (clean up diet, strengthen back, sleep with wrist
brace, take more breaks from intensive activities which caused flare ups). Now
I have a recumbent and a couple of DF bikes and after years of
Pass Stow made front racks for two of my customs. Pretty sure if you
e-mail Matt with your needs he will make a rack to accommodate.
On Saturday, August 24, 2013 3:16:50 PM UTC-5, jphil...@me.com wrote:
Hi, Could anyone tell me what the maximum front tire/ fender clearance is
for the Pass
As I was riding to work this morning I remembered I made another change.
After I replaced the stem with the shorter one, it wasn't long before I
realized that my current saddle was not going to work in the more upright
position. So I removed the seat along with the zero setback seat post,
I have my QB set up with the Riv-supplied double up front and a White
Industries DOS freewheel in back. I don't use the flip side of the hub at
the moment. It's easy to shift, but I don't shift much as my commute can be
done in one gear and that's 99% of my riding on the QB.
I hang a pannier
I have had the 500 and now have the 810 and they are both great.
On Thursday, August 29, 2013 11:00:30 AM UTC-4, Tony DeFilippo wrote:
if there is such a thing. Anyway just saw this announcement from
Garmin about their new Edge Touring GPS/computer. I don't use a GPS other
than one
I think Grant's designs favor a butt-back position, for handling as well as
comfort and power. At least my Rivs, including the Sam HIll, all seemed to
handle best when I have my saddle rearward -- the long stays would indicate
this, too.
On Fri, Aug 30, 2013 at 8:26 AM, hangtownmatt
Hi Anne others,
Yes I'm still planning an S240 for this coming Monday! Ray W. is on a tour to
Big Sur and is planning to meet me at camp Monday and the more the merrier!
I've decided on the trail camp on the Butano Fire Road, near the Abandoned
Landing Strip on this
Just got it! Ha! (took two days) Ciao.
On Thursday, August 29, 2013 7:48:38 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote:
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I agree, and I wouldn't be surprised if the Sam Hillborne was optimally
designed for the Albatross handlebars.
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On Friday, August 30, 2013 8:13:11 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote:
I think Grant's designs favor a butt-back position, for handling as well
as comfort and power. At least my
I'm hoping the group can help me figure something out. I bought a cool-looking
frame pump at a yard sale here in town a few weeks ago. Photos here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/9627699287/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/9627698479/
I'm hoping to use this on one of my
Ditto I'm curious about their adventures. I've seen some photos of the ride but
a ride summary woulf be great!
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Have you tried to remove the fitting on the pump that fits over the valve stem?
Some pumps have rubber O-rings that surround the valve stem to seal it
different ones for different valves. If there is one on this pump I'd see if it
comes out and try to put a presto valve in, if it leaks air
I bought up a bevy of Riv Bags when they threatened that A. prices were
rising, and B. the sweet metal tags were going away. Both threats became
truth, and I'm glad I have a good collection of olive Riv bags that match.
All except one. I bought a Trunk Sack Large, thinking that I'd use it on
I've used the pari-motos and currently have the hetres (the regular as
opposed to extra leger) on the Bleriot. I flatted a lot with the p-m's,
and wound up having a stick puncture right through the tread, which was
when I finally switched. Bummer, because I loved them, very smooth, but
Thank you. Very kind, but I'm covered. I have the mount in-hand.
On Thursday, August 29, 2013 6:46:37 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote:
I've got at least two spares, and you are welcome to one. Send me your
address and I'll ship. No charge -- I'm returning Favors to the cosmic
equilibrium.
That approach matches mine, Perry. Crutches (anything padded/supportive)
sould be used as a last resort, and then only temporarily if possible.
While I've not dealt with these issues, I have found that getting the
foundational things right (diet, core strength, active proprioception,
etc.)
I'm going to do a blog post about it. It was fun, my first time bike
camping, my first S24O since I was in college and used to go sleep in the
woods because I was tired of people. Lots of climbing, lots of great great
people, lots of Cowgirl Creamery Mt Tam cheese. Views were spectacular.
I
On 08/30/2013 07:18 AM, Bruce Herbitter wrote:
Thanks for the dose of reality there Steve! Getting in some good
rides lately?
Yes, definitely.
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Hi Clayton,
Sorry to hear about the condition. I hope this helps - while out on the
road a few weeks back, I met gentleman who apologized for his triathlon
aero-bars by explaining that he had carpal tunnel, and that resting on his
forearms was the only way he could ride any distance, as he had
Hi All,
I've been following the group for a month or two now and have really
enjoyed learning about your escapes. I've been a bike commuter (on a
hardtail Brodie mtb) for most of my 22 working years, but that has really
tapered off in the past couple of years. Turns out the mtb really wasn't a
Here's a link to pictures:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/10039335@N04/sets/72157635305731238/
Scott
On Wednesday, August 28, 2013 6:01:58 PM UTC-4, greenteadrinkers wrote:
Hello,
Just wondering if anyone might be interested in my Nitto Campee rear rack?
Everything is in great shape, all
Thanks Jim!
I am kinda broke all over. Since my neuropathy is mostly in my elbow, I am a
little leary about leaning down on tri bars, besides the 'ol back... I tried
the super padded bar tape today, but it just made things worse. I think it is
sort of like having a too squishy saddle. It worms
Hi Nancy,
The Soma Xpress is my daily commuter tire on my AHH. It's not as wide and
cushy as the Pari-Moto, but I've had no punctures on my commutes.
The Xpress tires don't remove as much of the road buzz compared to
Pari-Moto/Grand Bois tires, but does not feel in any way sluggish to me.
I use
*I have been thinking of going to a full boinger 29er, but.. Rivendell
doesn't make them.sni.*
On Thursday, August 29, 2013 12:10:09 PM UTC-7, William wrote:
Boy that sounds pretty horrible. A former co-worker at the bike shop had
pretty major hand and elbow problems as well,
Thanks for the tip. I have been using Fizik bar gel under the Brooks tape.
I forgot it was under there! I discovered it yesterday when I tried two
layers of Cinelli gel tape over it Three layers of goosh turned out to
be too soft, pushes into the parts of my hand that the doctor told me
For what it's worth, a few people (including Mile at Riv, and me) have run
700c wheels with skinny tires and short reach sidepull brakes on the 650B A
Homer Hilsen. I did it just for fun, for a few weeks, and I keep the 700c
wheelset around as an option. Since you are tearing down another
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-az2z4DVNnDQ/UiEEcFZS8PI/ACc/KxXryMjx02A/s1600/IMG_0712.jpg
Hi
Ben, This is where the Doctor told me not to put any pressure on my hands.
The line shows where I had my surgery. As you can tell, the outside X is
the one that is hardest to not put
That's like a backwards version of my Riv Road: designed for 700c/short
reach brakes, fits 700x28 max. with long reach brakes, fits 650x38.
Makes sense, I guess, since the Hilsen is the scion of the Road Standard
Rambouillet geometry.
On Fri, Aug 30, 2013 at 4:22 PM, William
On 08/30/2013 05:34 PM, Tim Gavin wrote:
That's like a backwards version of my Riv Road: designed for
700c/short reach brakes, fits 700x28 max. with long reach brakes,
fits 650x38.
Makes sense, I guess, since the Hilsen is the scion of the Road
Standard Rambouillet geometry.
I thought
Change of heart and will try the 650b route. I just need to decide which
bike to get, the Hilsen or the Hillborne, but I will ask this is another
thread. Thanks for everyone's input as it help me rethink my decision.
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Got to do some carving today on the spoon. It's more than my noggin can
handle, requiring more fine motor than I have, but I'm optimistic the bowl
carving will work. Still, working with the wildlife hatchet is a real
pleasure. Waiting on the Silky saw to swim over from Japan, then I can saw
up
Thanks Rene, this would certainly give me more than enough clearance.
John
On Thursday, August 29, 2013 11:23:45 AM UTC-7, René wrote:
My PS rack, currently unmounted, has exactly 15 1/4 from the center of
the bolt hole to the bottom of the mounting plate that attaches it to the
fork
The Sam would be a great choice but to get the 650B you would need to go with
the 51 size which might be a tiny bit on the small size. The 52 would be a
better choice which is no longer available so you would need to go used. Since
you wanted to save some money that might not be an issue and
Just FYI for sale is frame, fork and Ultegra headset. Thanks!
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Hi Dan,
Well, if the Pass Stow fits over your Nitto Mini, I would think there
should be enough clearance over my tires fenders.
Thanks,
John
On Thursday, August 29, 2013 9:14:32 PM UTC-7, danmc wrote:
I'll check mine tomorrow. I seem to recall 14.75 inches clearance. The PS
rack does
I thought all the Pass Stow racks were made to order. If this is the
case, the size is what you want it to be, right?
On Fri, Aug 30, 2013 at 3:32 PM, jphillip...@me.com jphillip...@me.comwrote:
Hi Dan,
Well, if the Pass Stow fits over your Nitto Mini, I would think there
should be
Me too...I think it's a good deal (too small for moi, though). Good
luck.Hope it goes to a good home. It looks like it's in immaculate condition
On Wednesday, August 28, 2013 9:18:54 PM UTC-5, Christopher Murray wrote:
Bump. Surprised this hasn't sold yet. If anyone has any questions or wants
Ape hangers would look badass on an Atlantis and they might allow you to hang
on with your finger tips. I don't know how they would affect the elbow but
they are cheap and may be worth a try. However, if you are 5'8ish, you should
give up, grow a long beard, get a recumbent, and donate the
Hi Chris
Just my opinion, but I'd probably take a chance on it if the price was
right. First thing I would do is try to determine why is it rusting. Is
it because the original owner ride it a ton on an indoor trainer and just
sweated all over the thing? If so, then it's rusting from the
I agree that if it's surface rust than it's no big deal but I would also
look into getting it blasted and powdercoated. The headbadges are on there
with double stick tape right? If so then it's easy to save and since there
is no cream accents on a Rom you won't feel bad doing it. That being
OK, I'm tempted. I sent a littany of questions
On Wednesday, August 28, 2013 7:18:54 PM UTC-7, Christopher Murray wrote:
Bump. Surprised this hasn't sold yet. If anyone has any questions or wants
more pics or anything else, please let me know.
Cheers!
Chris
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PS make two kinds of racks. They're not custom. One of them is for 29ers
so it has taller clearance. But like others have said, email Matt.
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Yes, I've never been up there but this should be fun. I'll be at Half Moon
Bay Hike n Bike on Sunday if anyone wants to get lost in the hills with
me...last we seen 'em they was ridin into the hills on their
Rivendells
-Ray
On Friday, August 30, 2013 9:11:00 AM UTC-7, Andrew Letton wrote:
Thanks Mike, Matt did not say anything about different size racks in his
emails, but to make sure, I just sent him another email to ask if my tire
size was something I should have specified. I had told him before how much
clearance I needed from the fork to the top of my fenders.
Cheers,
John
Slow but sure beats quick but erratic any day.
Patrick slow but erratic Moore
On Fri, Aug 30, 2013 at 10:52 AM, Nils Eng n...@silvercca.org wrote:
Just got it! Ha! (took two days) Ciao.
On Thursday, August 29, 2013 7:48:38 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote:
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Feel free to contradict me on this one but I think rust concerns are highly
exaggerated. Agree that the external may be caused by sweat dripping onto
the frame but of course the paint has to compromised in some way for rust
to start. I live within a few miles of the ocean have a 30+ year old
Phil:
I can see all kinds of whimsical merit badge patches; flat tire fix,
chain lube, tent set-up, beer hauling, etc. Collect 'em all!
dougP
On Friday, August 30, 2013 11:32:08 AM UTC-7, Philip Williamson wrote:
I'm going to do a blog post about it. It was fun, my first time bike
I have in my possession a bike that looked good but on closer inspection
had a rust hole under the paint, from the inside out in the top tube. All
the other tubes look good but rust can get out of hand.
On Aug 30, 2013 11:12 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote:
Feel free to contradict me on this
definitely one for fixing a stranger's flat
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Now that I finally got around to getting a 40 tooth ring and Riv bashguard
to convert the 40-26 triple on my Sam, I'm hoping to have some time next
weekend to change out the rings.
What should I do with the front derailler? It's this one Shimano Tiagra
FD4503 9spd Triple 31.8/28.6mm Front
Tell the seller it's a rust bucket, get the price lowered $300, and
ride it for the next 30 years.
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I have in my possession a bike that looked good but on closer inspection
had a rust hole under the paint, from the inside out in the top
Nice one futch! I actually have used one of those as well...
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Matt, w/out knowing much else, if you have to use a zero setback post
and a real short stem to get comfortable, I'm guessing the frame is
too big.
On 8/30/13, hangtownmatt hangtownm...@yahoo.com wrote:
I agree, and I wouldn't be surprised if the Sam Hillborne was optimally
designed for the
I particularly like DYI. :)
Yes, lower the FD a bit when the guard goes on. Just be careful it doesn't hit
the chain stay.
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As long as the derailer clears the guard, it'll be fine. I set my
kid's bike up similarly and no problems.
On 8/30/13, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
I particularly like DYI. :)
Yes, lower the FD a bit when the guard goes on. Just be careful it doesn't
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