My experience was just the opposite. I'm 6'1" and ride a 62 Ram. I
switched from 46 to 48 and found I preferred the 46. I think it's
going to be a pretty personal choice. In addition to not feeling quite
right to me, 48 seemed to make the slow speed handling a bit twitchy.
Fortunately used noodl
If you don't need lighting for more than 4 hours at a time, and want
lights for more than one bike, these are an optimum solution. I have
used them for the past four years and have been very happy with them.
They are extremely lite and light.
michael
On Feb 24, 10:52 pm, Rod C wrote:
> Hello,
>
I use the kleen canteen bottles on nitto cages. If you don't squeeze
the cage tight they will rattle, but are otherwise quite secure.
michael
On Mar 6, 4:54 pm, Seth Vidal wrote:
> On Sun, Mar 6, 2011 at 4:45 PM, cyclotourist wrote:
> > Is there a solution for carrying stainless steel bottles?
My experience confirms that safety concerns are the biggest impediment
to getting people on bicycles. No doubt, the ubiquitous helmet
contributes to that fear, but I am convinced that fear has two other
deeper causes. First, far too many roads where most commuters ride
are unnecessarily dangerous
OK, now that we have dispensed with helmets, allow me to raise another
controversial topic.
This is not like, when am I too heavy, which is easy right now.
I have 4 bikes, well 6 really, but we wont go into those details. All
four of them are around 62 cm and get ridden regularly - a 1988
cl
They certainly look like a good design, and if you want to use Campy
levers it's probably a good choice. My experience suggests that
Shimano brifters do not work well with cantis, even Shimano cantis.
But I owe my life to Paul, so I'll be sticking to my neos, as well as
they stick to my rims.
mic
Well, this certainly has been a lively discussion! I'm inclined to
suspect that Jan Heine is right. My 22 lb Rambouillet and 25 lb Trek
620 have similar geometry and very similar handling and
responsiveness, despite a 10% weight difference. The 30 lb Ebisu has
the advantage of handling significa
I was headed out for a ride today, when I discovered the 105 hubs I
was using needed some serious attention. Long before I was finished I
came to the conclusion that adjusting these hubs was way harder than
the '80 vintage Campys I used for 25 years, and way harder than the
Whites I built up two y
OMG, did you spend a lot of time wiping the drool off before you took
the pictures! Tell us about the fenders.
michael
On Mar 18, 3:09 pm, Kelly Sleeper wrote:
> Ok so since Dawn hasn't posted I can't help but share this beauty!
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/tksleeper/5516895710/in/photostre
You have gotten lots of good advice. I would add one thought; Riv
measures their bikes CTC, which actually makes them about 1 CM smaller
than most other bike companies, which measure CTT. It also depends on
where you want the handlebars in relation to the saddle. I think
Grant assumes even to 2
Can anyone help me understand the difference between the tektro 200
levers, which Riv lists on the site, vs. the stock 340s, listed on the
tektro site? I have the Cane Creek, w gum hoods, which I think are
great levers and don't want to be disappointed by something inferior
for the sake of $10.
m
I would love to own an Atlantis, no matter where it is made. I do
have a general bias in favor of buying as close to home as possible
but that is not based on any assumptions about quality.
michael
On Mar 20, 11:38 am, Khalid Mateen wrote:
> I do not want to start a fiery debate about this but
I commuted for many years with a mud flap that was a couple of inches
off the ground. You will not be able to use any variety of fork mount
roof top carrier, but other than that, no problem.
michael
On Mar 25, 5:27 pm, Steve Wimberg wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I just installed a set of Longbard fender
Ditto what Doug wrote. The top of the bag does sag just a bit, which
I'm sure it wouldn't do with a decaleur, but so what. The bag sits
very solidly and comes on and off pretty easily. The strap that sells
with it is also very well done.
michael
On Mar 25, 11:03 pm, doug peterson wrote:
> Kel
Great question. I am going to assume that this is a go-fast bike,
built for fast club rides and maybe an occasional rondenee, yes?
For a drive train you will want a nice compact double, like the better
Sugino Alpina, or the Da Vinci, unless you have you heart set on a
TA. A 48/34 mated to a Hype
Joe, my hat's off to you. A 53/12 which is pretty much the stock
racing gear is 119 GI; while a 50/11 is 122 GI. I'm old and decrepit
but 108 GI (48/12; 52/13; 44/11) is all I really need to launch me off
a Vermont mountaintop. At the other end I find a 34/27 (34 GI is OK
most days), but when I
> pajamas or meow or whatever you like.
>
> On Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 1:53 PM, Patrick in VT wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Mar 28, 3:14 pm, MichaelH wrote:
>
> > > Silver Down Tube shifters. Faster than BE, cleaner looking than SIS
> > > and in many situati
I run Ritchey Race Slicks on my old racing bike. Affordable and
reasonably durable. I do however sense the bike handling is quicker
than 23mm Michelin clinchers and certainly a lot quicker than my Ram
with good 28s.
It is surprising how fast wheel weight can build up though. Yesterday
I realize
I have no experience with the Atlantis, but it's certainly on my
bucket list. If anyone has a used 62-4 frame in any condition; I'm
interested.
That said, I agree with Jim, that it is easy to overstate this front
vs rear loading thing. In 30+ years of riding I haven't found all
that much differe
Really wish I could do this but a long term commitment stands in the
way. Be sure to post pics and a ride report.
michael
On Apr 9, 4:10 pm, Montclair BobbyB wrote:
> Riv Rally East is nearly upon us! All are welcome to join us, not
> just Riv owners (Fri night, May 6 through Sun May 8 in Wells
Jordan, not much I can do from Vermont, but I am sorry about the loss
of your bike. I'm also sorry about the inevitable loss of trust and
security.
I think I would notify both police stations and bike shops throughout
the bay area. Often the people who end up with good bikes don't have
any idea w
I think you guys are making this way more complicated and confusing
than it needs to be.
If you want to lift something with a cable it is best to pull it in
exactly the direction you want it to move.So a long and nearly
vertical arm, like the neo-retros move upward in a wider, flatter arc
and
It's 35 degrees here, with a stiff wind and a mixture of rain and snow
going by the window. I can accept what is, but I resist any urge to
go out on a bicycle.
Enjoy your ride, keep the rubber side down and
take care of Self, it's one of a kind and irreplaceable,
michael
Westford, Vt
On Apr 16,
What baffles me about the second top tube on a road bike is what
problem it is trying to solve? The Atlantis and bikes like the Co-
Motion Americano are plenty strong enough to load up and take on an
extended tour. Maybe on a very large size, like 67, a second top tube
makes sense but it certainl
Personally, I'd leave the dog home, and spring for a lighter tent.
michael
On Apr 24, 1:24 am, manueljohnacosta
wrote:
> Pictures proved that I packed
> :http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157626439125925/
>
> On Apr 23, 10:21 pm, manueljohnacosta
> wrote:
>
>
>
> > As I get ready
Nice bike William. I like the way these older standard gage 531C ride
and hope it gives you a lot of joy. Why struggle with a 24; why not
just go to a 27 or 28?
My winter project was rebuilding a 1984 Trek 620. I spread the stays
just so I could go to a cassette with a 12 cog, which allows for a
The AHH was advertised as 135 when I considered buying one. I was
surprised that GP moved away from the more versatile 132.5 of the
Rambouillet, which was "put to sleep" when the AHH was released.
Perhaps he thought the 135 fit the bikes image better. I didn't have
any other bikes that took 135 a
Well Tia, Ernest Hemingway once said, "Never trust an adjective." Or
as Paul Simon put it, "One man's ceiling is another man's floor." So
one riders "sluggish" is another riders roadrunner. I find my
Rambouillet very zippy and very much like my '88 Marinoni, which
carries World Championship str
I could live without downloading but even magnified the print is too
small to read. Has anyone tried printing it? It looks like a great
issue.
michael
On May 4, 8:12 pm, "Bill Gibson (III)" wrote:
> My inability to download it, etc. will motivate me to pay for a print copy!
> They deserve it, a
I found when I opened up to full page and hit the magnifying button
the file became readable. But it acts funny. Two fingers on the
pad activates the magnification instead of the scroll. One finger
scrolls the screen. I found myself inadvertently jumping all over the
place.
michael
On May 5
The new RR contains an article by GP outlining his believes about
various aspects of bike strength, comfort, weight, and comfort.
There wasn't much new there for anyone who has followed him for a few
years, including why he prefers threaded headsets and stems, but it
did trigger this question from
I run the campy racing triple on a 48/34/26 triple and a 44/30
double. I works very well, much better than the 105's it replaced.
It has a very short cage, which allows it to be set very low without
interfering with the chain stay.
michael
On May 8, 4:57 pm, BCDrums wrote:
> It's hard to know w
Eric, you edited out all the pain! I kept waiting for the part where
someone writhes on the ground with cramps in both thighs and
hamstrings simultaneously.
We'll all be pulling for you in Paris. If MBM ever happens again,
I'll look forward to meeting you, even if I am neither capable nor
desiro
Thanks for sharing the photos, very nicely done. I especially liked
the moon shots. Life is good, even when our life situation isn't; but
going for a good ride always helps that.
peace,
michael
On May 14, 2:32 am, manueljohnacosta
wrote:
> With the dread of losing my job hanging over my head a
Very nice. I'll bet you waited a long time for it, which adds to the
sweetness for sure. I was intrigued by the shifter cable routing and
look forward to reading how that works out, in terms of both shifting
performance and comfort. It certainly looks a lot neater tha my usual
routing just under
I think he got it exactly wrong. Commuting to work on a CF frame is a
fashion statement that trumps reason.
I once considered buying a CF fork for my '88 Marinoni stage racing
frame. On the way out of the bike shop parking lot, while I was
diligently watching traffic, my front wheel went down in
I run the racers (26x1.6) on my tandem and have run the ruffy-tuffy on
my Ram, so it is impossible to compare the ride but the racers do seem
more puncture resistant with tougher sidewalls. I found the r-ts to
be a pretty good all around tire on the Ram but have moved to sportier
selections since
You don't say where the bars sit in relation to the saddle. If they
are more than a cm below the saddle, then you should certainly
consider raising the bars. This will also bring them back toward you,
so you might consider an 11, instead of a 10 cm stem. This will bring
the drops closer to you.
I would have sworn that my shifters came with both styles. In any
case I would expect any good bike shop, or Riv, has a pair of these in
its spare parts drawer, that not that rare since they were on
virtually every road bike, with bar ends, sold for many decades.
There's more than one size floatin
I can certainly see the practicality of knickers,but.., I'm just
not man enough!
michael
On May 18, 8:53 am, "Scott G." wrote:
> Found this on the CTC list, proper cycling attire for gentlefolk.
> Just the source for CTC re-enactors, tweed runners and the Lake Pepin
> faithful.
>
> https://ww
It is raining again... or maybe still,,. here in N. VT this morning.
I have a very nice Showers Pass rain jacket, but it's only wearable
below 65. I'm considering a rain cape. Can anyone suggest a good,
breathable rain jacket that works in warmer weather?
Michael
On May 19, 1:40 am, Jim Cloud
Understated Elegance! Happy Trails.
michael,
take care of Self; it's one of a kind and irreplaceable
On May 18, 9:08 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/HerseComplete051811?authkey=Gv...
>
> Rivendell-esque if not Rivendellian.
>
> --
> Patrick Moore
> Albuquerque,
The frame looks to be in good condition, but the sloppy work on the
bars would lead me to take a hard look at the rest of the components
and maintenance. But ultimately it's more about a fair price, than it
is about whether its a good bike. If it fits your body & goals, go
for it.
michael
On Ma
I can't think of any reason the shifter should be affected. The "pod"
consists of an insert to which a post get attached. The shifter
mounts on the post, just as it is on a down tube. I'll bet someone at
Riv has tried this combo, so you can call and ask when you order them.
michael
On May 21, 1
I have found that as I have aged I am more likely to under tighten
allen bolts when using hand held keys. I've gone to a torque wrench
just to give myself the extra leverage, although I suppose 3/8 ratchet
driver would also provide that.
michael
On May 22, 12:14 pm, Eric Norris wrote:
> Accordi
You didn't say what kind of shifters you are using, but from other
info I presume it is a friction system. That's good because they are
much easier to adjust, and fixing the derailler should be done before
bothering to try and repair the chainstay. Set the chain on the
biggest cog and the smallet
I don't know much about Chattanooga, but was there for a couple of
days in late winter. It seemed like a great town and very bike
friendly. I'd do a web search and look for some place near that
focuses on service, and also for a local bike club.
michael
On May 25, 3:48 pm, "J. Burkhalter" wrote
I am looking for a silver, front, low rider rack that will at least
somewhat match the Mark's mini on the front of my 26" wheeled tandem.
So far I have found a $55 no name and the Nitto Campee for $229, which
would replace the mini. I know that Tubus makes the Tara in silver,
but it is not importe
Depends on whether there is a bike lane / or significant shoulder
(which are technically & legally different here); and whether or not
the cars are moving. In a bike lane it is legal and reasonably safe
to pass on the right. Without a lane I will pass a long line of
stopped cars on the right, but
About a decade ago I discovered Speedplay Frog Pedals and fell in love
with them. I have recommended them to many people and everybody who
wanted an easy on and easy on the knees pedal loved them. Gradually
all my bikes got them. But now I am developing a cronic hot spot on
the ball of my foot a
my old school slotted cleats and
> toe clips.too many foot problems.
>
> On Jun 1, 12:48 pm, MichaelH wrote:
>
>
>
> > About a decade ago I discovered Speedplay Frog Pedals and fell in love
> > with them. I have recommended them to many people and everybody w
Wow, I'm blown away by all the input. thanks to everyone. I thought
about the possibility that it might be the shoe instead of the pedal.
I could see how that could happen but I have three shoes (keen,
shimono, sidis) and two pedal styles (frog and xo1 roads) but the
problem has become constant.
I too once fixed a clicking noise like that by retightening all of the
chainring bolts. It's easy to see how a single loose bolt could cause
that kind of click.
michael
On Jun 2, 4:58 pm, Larry Powers wrote:
> I keep not getting to that. I will do it tonight.
>
>
>
> > Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2011 10
Charlie's message resonates with me... "our bodies tell us when
something isn't good for us" I don't doubt that some riders get into
foot pain with ill fitting, or over tightened shoes, but I don't think
that's my problem. I have a number of riding shoes but mostly use
Keen Commuters and it's har
I took about a ten year break from cycling in my forties when life
demanded I focus exclusively on other things. When I started back, I
set two rules for myself which proved very useful. First I went on a
(Atkins) diet and lost 40 lbs. Second, as I recommitted myself I
decided to avoid riding so
I stuck with freewheels for a long time. Probably, mostly because I
already had a bunch of perfectly good hubs, not to mention frames with
126 mm rear spacing. I especially found 7 speed freewheels (13-28)
with a 50/40/28 very nice on my touring bikes.
I struggled through the dry period of incr
A while back I bought a bottle of El Duke Degreaser from Rivendell.
Eco friendly, works great, virtually odorless. Only the bottle is
almost empty and I can't find it on the web site any more. Anybody
know why, and perhaps more importantly, where I can get it?
michael
--
You received this mess
I especially liked the last two statements:
Stopping can be as much fun as riding.
Lots of people worked their asses off to build whatever you’re riding
on. You should thank them.
And I would add, I am mostly likely to respond positively to posts
which are statements of personal experience and a
RBW hasn't loaded for almost a week, but emptying my cache seems to
have helped, although I can't think of a reason Y. Thanks for the
suggestion, Jim.
michael
On Jun 20, 6:47 pm, Leslie wrote:
> Thanks for checkin' on it; I'd noticed the delay in loading, that it
> actually times out on my iP
At 66 with four bikes plus the tandem I don't have many bike purchases
left in me, but hub shift suggests IGH to me, which brings up my ideal
winter bike:
Rolhoff rear hub; gates carbon belt; Schmidt front hub; Ti frame; room
for 42 mm studded tires and full fenders. I don't see this bike
coming
Anyone coming to Vt to ride should definitely go to the Local Motion
web site and order the Lake Champlain Bikeways map. It covers pretty
much everything west of the green mountains from the center of the
state to the Canadian border, plus a lot of good rides in NY, which
has much better shoulders
I am considering a switch to thumbies on our tandem. I am finding the
BEs too slow on the tandem for the kind of rolling hills of Vt, which
require a lot of fast, double shifts to attack hills that often swing
from minus to plus 10%. The long cables, long rear derailleur cage,
and the need to mov
Thanks for the posting, I found it interesting. I use both the early
Selle Anatomica, which is a bit narrower than the current offering,
and a B17 and like them both very much. My wife, on the other hand,
has never found a saddle she likes. They all seem to chafe on the
inside parts. From your
, too. The easiest double-shift I've ever done
> is riding the hoods, then quickly dropping both hands to the bar-ends,
> snapping off that shift, then back to the hoods.
>
> On Jun 23, 2:29 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote:
>
>
>
> > On Thu, 2011-06-23 at 06:20 -0700, Mi
Very nice bike, but about 10 cm too small for me. For others who
might be pondering a purchase, I can add that I run the White hubs and
cranks on my Rambouillet. The crank and rings are absolutely super,
and way better looking than it appears in photos. You can run
virtually any combination of r
I have been on the lookout for a used 61 / 64cm Atlantis frame for a
long time. I'm surprised / amazed at how rarely one of these frames
comes on the market. Nice bike, but I'm not in a position to go for
the whole bike right now. Good luck.
Michael
On Nov 24, 10:15 am, mkrbec wrote:
> I have
Somehow or other I allowed myself to get drawn into this impossible
conversation! Mine is also 2005, blue, purchased at retail, as a
whole bike - RB 0716.
While were on #s we can't make sense of, my 62 cm bike weighs 24.5 lbs
with Honjo fenders and a Mark's mini rack, saddle and pedals.. I'm
gu
I still have a mid 80s vintage NR derailler in my parts bin. I have
great memories of it and would love to use it on a bike today, but it
just doesn't have the capacity my vintage legs need now. I used it
with a 52/42 and 13-26 and that was about its limit, 23 teeth. Today
I need about 30 teeth
I live in northern Vt, one ride below the 45th parallel. I'm 6 miles
down the road to the nearest shops and services. Sunset, this time of
year is around 4:30 and until the big lakes freeze over, the weather
tends to be cloudy and snowy. With the moon in its last quarter its
very dark, very early
actually the parallel is right at the border, about 30 miles from my
home.
On Dec 10, 3:04 pm, Allan in Portland wrote:
> > I live in northern Vt, one ride below the 45th parallel.
>
> Point of order, point of order! The Cascadia contingent would like to
> clarify that the only states intersectin
I would suggest adjusting / slash tightening the headset, before I
bought a new one.
My Ebisu All Purpose frame had a very slight front end shimmy as soon
as I put it together. After two years of riding, I became aware that
the shimmy was very gradually getting worse. One day I checked the
heads
Bravo
On Dec 16, 1:12 am, mkrbec wrote:
> The Atlantis is no longer for sale, I've decided to keep the bike.
> While the bike has been for sale I have been each night after work and
> on weekends and have slowly fallen in love with the bike. So much so
> that I can no longer bring myself to sell
"A pump strap holds it in nicely."
That's my experience too, without one the pump will periodically get
bounced off the bike. Personally, I have found the very good minis
now on the market to be an easier solution.
michael
On Dec 19, 8:00 pm, Bruce wrote:
> A pump strap holds
> it in nicely.
Your position looks fine to me. You didn't say you were uncomfortable,
so I assume you are able to ride down most hills or into strong winds
in this position. If you want to go faster put your hands on the top
of the bars, pull in the elbows and put you chin as close to the stem
as you can. Afte
Nice. Where in Thailand is Chiang Mai
michael
On Dec 29, 8:07 am, Earl Grey wrote:
> First time we've had 3 Rivendells on a ride. Did my favorite loop that is
> about half dirt, time-wise.
>
> A few photos:http://www.flickr.com/photos/25150...@n08/
>
> Cheers,
>
> Gernot
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You received this
B
I assume you already know that raising the bars also brings them
closer to you as well as relieving strain on the wrists, arms, neck
and back. I would also strongly recommend regular yoga routine. You
can't stop the aging process but you can both slow it down and
ameliorate its impact. Beside
I think you will really like this set up. I converted my Rambouillet
to a White Ind VCB double with a 44/30 and 11-28 9 speed cassette and
have really liked it. Front shifting is much more predictable and
with an 11 tooth cog the smaller rings eliminate the nee for a triple.
Happy New Year
micha
Very nice. I'm not usually in favor of double TTs, but on your bike
they look perfect. How the heck tall are you anyway?
BTW, I installed that 6700 RD this summer on my Ram and really love
it. I moved a very good Centaur to another bike when I installed a
doubl ring crank, and have been amazed
Lots of interesting ride reports getting posted. I'm a little
jealous.
It has been a very cold and very snowy Dec. here, so I haven't done
much riding; lots of partying though so I really need to check out the
diet thread. But New Years Eve saw the weather shift and the
temperature rise into the
The look of the tread is rarely the first sign of tire wear. Usually
the sidewalls show wear first. I have had tires go significantly past
3,000 miles. Usually the rear wheel shows significant wear first, but
since I would never, ever want a front tire blow out, I always change
them at the same
I have been using the fazik tape since i first bought my Ram in 2005.
I originally did it in silver but this year redid it in something I
would call gunmetal, although I'm not sure what they call it. Anyway,
it looks great and wears very well. I got it from LBS, so I assume
anyone can get it. He
I'm 6'1" and usually ride with 172.5. or 175, and 170 will feel OK at
first but then my knees will start to hurt. I agree that it's hard to
imagine such a tiny distance making a difference, but there it is.
Congrats to all the tall guys who have found frames that love them.
Having helped my fairl
I just double crossed my wife by backing out of a trip to Barbados.
As I was about to order the tickets, I couldn't make my finger go down
and hit the button that put $900 for airfare on my CC. I realized
that what I really waned to do was go back to NM. I've been there
twice - Albuquerque & nort
gt; > average high and low temperatures in Albuquerque in Feb. - 53/27. I
> > guess that's balmy compared to Vermont!
>
> > Good luck getting your wife on board!
>
> > Jim Cloud
>
> > On Jan 6, 2:30 pm, MichaelH wrote:
> >> I just double crossed my w
find some suitable locations (e.g. Chiricahua National Monument in the
> Chircahua Mtns., Cochise Stronghold in the Dragoon Mtns., numerous
> possibilities in the area around Patagonia).
>
> Just another possibility to think about.
>
> Jim Cloud
> Tucson, AZ
>
> On Jan 7, 10:4
I use a Spanninga SPXB http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/spanninga.asp
I also have a pair of cateyes, the T1000 mounted to the back of my
saddle bag and another on the back of the rack.
michael
On Jan 7, 11:01 pm, RoadieRyan wrote:
> After commuting home in the dark and rain this evening (Seattle
the border with mexico. The local bike racer list
> has fairly regular emails to house cyling tourists that gambled on Feb
> or October being good riding in Albuquerque, Las Cruces and Carlsbad
> and losing. Silver City and the Gila are also popular areas for
> cycling tourist and hi
I drive a 2010 Prius and have no trouble carrying either two full size
bikes, or our Bilenkey, coupled touring tandem inside the car. Last
summer we went from Vt to MI and back with the tandem inside our car.
I have a Saris hitch rack that quickly carries two single bikes or the
tandem in two parts
A good rule of thumb for tandem costs... expect to pay 3X the price of
a single bike of equivalent quality.
But they are a heck of a lot of fun and can make or break a
relationship. My wife and I love our Bilenky Touring Tandem. In fact
her very nice dressed mid-80's Sequoia is feeling lonely an
>> down flat, one on top of the other. He ended up buying one of the
> >> thule racks that attaches to the spare tire mount.
>
> >> Best way to haul your bike? Ride there!
>
> >> On Jan 13, 5:33 pm, zeidler.rob...@gmail.com wrote:
> >> > Well, all
Nice bike. I like the simplicity. I found indexed shifting doesn't
hold up in NE winters. But as soon as the road temps warm enough to
produce slush I couldn't imagine riding without fenders. I love my
Bilenky coupled tandem and have been thinking about getting a single
retrofitted.
Mostly in
The White Industry crank & BB is $100 less, a 100 grams less, far more
versitle, better looking, and made in the USA to boot.
michael
On Jan 21, 3:05 pm, Michael_S wrote:
> The only concern I would have with that combination is the lack of a
> real low gear. There are climbs I do, especially on d
Very nice bike, Chris. I love the color. You will love the Paul's
breaks, easy set up, great control. I liked them so much on my tandem
that I bought a set for my Rambouillet. Two questions. I see that
the front fender stay is nearly horizontal. I installed the same
fluted Honjos on my Ram th
I would second (or third) the views of Patrick and Angus. I live in a
town with no paved roads, so I do a lot of dirt road riding, and
almost every ride begins and ends with 2+ miles of dirt. However, I
have never felt the need for really big tires. The biggest I am
running are 38 Avocet Cross T
I must say that the variety of attitudes toward products made in the
USA which get expressed on this site very often leave me scratching my
head. Some people who fall all over themselves praising MUSA clothes,
regularly diss and compare excellent US bike products to cheaper
Tiawnese. About the on
xperiences of living with dirt roads
for the past 20 years.
michael
On Jan 28, 8:27 am, Steve Palincsar wrote:
> On Fri, 2011-01-28 at 05:11 -0800, MichaelH wrote:
> > I would second (or third) the views of Patrick and Angus. I live in a
> > town with no paved roads, so I do a lot
For what it's worth, last season we outfitted a our touring tandem
with the DaVinci V23 rim in 26" and put Marathon Racers 1.6 tires on
it. The team weighs about 340 lbs( and the bike weighs about 40) and
more than half our riding has been on dirt roads, no single track.
Very strong rims, especial
I'll suggest a Hemicycle.
michael
On Jan 30, 10:42 am, Montclair BobbyB
wrote:
> A few name suggestions... (Grant, if you're listening...)
>
> Halfapillar
> Atla...
> Rambo'd
> SimpleHalf
>
> Don't worry, I won't quit my day job any time soon
> BB
>
> On Jan 30, 10:06 am, Earl Grey wrote:
>
There is a difference between 26" and 700C wheels and a difference
between box and V shaped rims. A 26" wheel will always be stronger
than a 700c wheel with the same # of spokes and equal wheel building
skill. A V shaped rim will always be stronger than a box rim of
similar metal. A 700C, 36 spo
This confirms my experience. I have had great luck with some pasellas
and not so much with other. The side walls on the Tserve are much
more reliable. I have wondered if ultraviolet exposure effects the
roly-poly, speedblend, and pasella side walls?
michael
On Feb 3, 9:38 am, Mike wrote:
> I'
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