As a point of reference, I built a similar set of wheels (32h, Synergy
rims, LX or XT hubs) for a Bleriot a few years ago. The guy who rides
it is probably 250, and started using the bike to carry heavy
commuting loads and for loaded touring/camping trips. Last summer on
the final leg of a week-lo
Good choice! I don't think you'll regret it!
On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 3:54 PM, Lucky Jack wrote:
>
>
> Gang -
>
> Wow. Thanks s much for all the great posts and feedback ! It says
> a lot about this "family" of cyclists around the globe with a common
> interest take the time to lend a hand an
> I just Googled it - it's tied for the steepest street in The City at
> 31.5%. Riding up is not an option, it's one way going down.
>
> http://www.sfgate.com/travel/resources/driving/
>
> So, how steep is Seattle?
>
The steepest one on my list is 21%...paltry compared to those SF
hills. The ste
I meant to say (not) pristine.
On Mar 2, 7:55 pm, charlie wrote:
> Oh! I forgot to mention that these are mounted on a Tange 107mm bottom
> bracklet and they are tight with no wobbles or squeaks. I've never had
> a 'pedal hit' on a corner either so...while pristine they are
> hopefully d
Oh! I forgot to mention that these are mounted on a Tange 107mm bottom
bracklet and they are tight with no wobbles or squeaks. I've never had
a 'pedal hit' on a corner either so...while pristine they are
hopefully decent. I can photograph them up close and email too and I
think that might
I have 170mm XD600 cranks and wanted to switch to 175mm arms. What
about trading out just the arms? I like my 24 tooth inner. I only have
about 2000 miles on this crankset if my estimates are correct. I think
mine are scratched a little by the pedal threads where they get gaffed
once in a while pu
My wife and I had dinner in San Francisco on Valentine's Day. The
only parking space we could find was on the 1100 block of Filbert St.
It's steep enough to have stairs instead of flat sidewalks. It's so
steep that all parking is 90 degrees to the curb to prevent runaways.
So steep my bride refu
On Mar 2, 10:38 am, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> Great fun! How long (miles) are these hills?
>
They really aren't very long...1-3 blocks in length. If you've got a
low gear (I was in my 26/30 - 22" for all but one) they are pretty
doable. In reality there are many other hills in the area that I
c
Sounds like a great idea. I'm going to probably scout out a few others
next weekend. After I find them all I hope to do a one day tour of
all.
On Mar 2, 11:44 am, rcnute wrote:
> Rob, if you ever want company on the hills my Bleriot and I would be
> glad to join up. I'm on Queen Anne.
>
> Rya
That's true and like many things Riv, its probably higher quality than
some of the stuff I've already been riding on.
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Thanks Mike! I need to remember, though, that I still have to pedal.
(apologies to Kent P)
Lynne "riding the Scio Covered Bridges perm this Saturday" F
On Feb 24, 9:41 pm, Mike wrote:
> I have an Acorn 1 strap roll and it's great. I imagine that the rando
> bag has the same quality. I was bumm
26x1.5" works for me. Currently using Michelin Axial Raid tires.
On Mar 1, 12:41 pm, charlie wrote:
> It just makes sense to me that if the rubber has to stretch too much
> it is under tension and it gets thinner so it's easier to puncture it.
> I have some 700x47's and tubes for 35mm tires tha
i have a blue rambouillet frameset( with ultegra headset) for sale.
excellent condition. 60cm.
if interested, please "pm" for more info and pictures. asking $800
plus freight.
sincerely, don
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Wow. Thanks s much for all the great posts and feedback ! It says
a lot about this "family" of cyclists around the globe with a common
interest take the time to lend a hand and share their thoughts.
I just went ahead and placed an order with Rivendell for a Quickie !
Of course...I'll
Probably not feasible to go to 26".
I'd get the budget wheels and ride 'em. You can't necessarily expect
the wheels to last as long if you're heavy, but that's just a fact of
life.
Jim
On Mar 2, 3:24 pm, Dead Mike wrote:
> I'm finally in the process of building up a Protovelo I got last
> summ
Hey All,
I was wondering if anyone wants to swap an XD-600 (XD-2) crank in
175mm arm length for the exact same crank with 170mm arms? Mine have
the 46-36-26 rings, they are 3 years old, the logo is worn off, but
they aren't all scratched up, and the rings have a lot of life left in
them. These
Esteban:
I've got one on order (maybe May??) so you can check it out on my 58 cm
Atlantis. It'll be on the Nitto Little Front that I have now. If my calcs
are correct it should be a least 1-2" below the handlebars and well inboard
of the hooks on my 44 cm Nitto dream bars. So my guess is you'l
> I wonder how the boxy bag will work on a 62 - or with Albatross bars?
I'll be using it on my 60cm Bombadil with Albatross bars, not to
mention the dirt drop stem. It's a lng way down to the rack, but I
think it will work out OK. As soon as I get it I'll let you know, but
I'm sure someone ou
I'm finally in the process of building up a Protovelo I got last
summer. (Got in an accident, have been sidelined for months, long,
boring story)
Anyway, I'd like to get some opinions on this wheelset. I'm a bigger
guy (about 250lbs) and probably not dropping much anytime soon. (too
many good BBQ
Closed already? I ordered one Sunday AM (Pacific time). So that means they
filled backlog in 1 day? Whew! Glad I didn't wait until evening!
I've used the Nitto small front rack (similar to Marks) on the rear as a
saddlebag support and it works great. The platform sticks out far enough I
can
Rob, if you ever want company on the hills my Bleriot and I would be
glad to join up. I'm on Queen Anne.
Ryan
On Mar 1, 11:58 pm, rob markwardt wrote:
> Greetings
> The rains came this afternoon and I wanted to go riding. Rainy
> rides can sometimes be a drag so I decided to have a goal. I
Great fun! How long (miles) are these hills?
My local challenge (by no means the only one, just that which I regularly
encounter) is a 4/10 mile (another 4/10 mile of gentler climbing on the
approach) back road going up the mesa to Rio Rancho just north of 528 on
Albuquerque's westside. I often sh
I wonder how the boxy bag will work on a 62 - or with Albatross bars?
On Mar 2, 3:19 am, Marty wrote:
> Snagged a black Boxy Rando yesterday before they pulled the plug until
> May. Has anyone tried using this on a small rack (Mark's Rack) on the
> rear? (Of course, it makes the map pocket less
You are an animal! I took an easy ride up to the Interurban and back
from QA yesterday, that was plenty for me.
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Great set. There's a lot of killer hills in San Diego. Close to my work
there's a 28.6 grade (Poe St. in Point Loma) which I plan to ride up on a
lunch hour. Hopefully it will make the 400 foot climb home seem easier.
Bill in San Diego
On Sun, Mar 1, 2009 at 11:58 PM, rob markwardt wrote:
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>
My legs are tired just looking at the pictures. My Bleriot will stay in the
house today. 9"" so far in Eastern Massachusetts and it is still snowing.
Jim D. Massachusetts
--- On Mon, 3/2/09, rob markwardt wrote:
> From: rob markwardt
> Subject: [RBW] Rainy Day Hill ride
> To: "RBW Own
Snagged a black Boxy Rando yesterday before they pulled the plug until
May. Has anyone tried using this on a small rack (Mark's Rack) on the
rear? (Of course, it makes the map pocket less useful, but a photo of
my wife and grandson might be nice.) I'll try it in both locations and
post pics, but d
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