Tough call what with the Yen being so strong.
On Fri, Jun 26, 2009 at 9:56 PM, Mike wrote:
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> I hope Rivendell will bring back the inflatable touring clown.
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> http://www.flickr.com/photos/hammarhead/3579194276/
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Cheers,
David
Redlands, CA
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I hope Rivendell will bring back the inflatable touring clown.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hammarhead/3579194276/
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I guess this wouldn't qualify as light touring:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hammarhead/3660453712/
Total awesomeness. Probably my favorite flickr pages.
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Cats in panniers. That is a funny mental picture.
Harry
On Jun 26, 7:08 pm, Mike wrote:
> I have three cats, one of which is really fat. Maybe I can cram them
> in the panniers for a test ride. ;>)
>
> The really great thing about the Hilsen is that it has a kickstand
> plate!
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On Jun 26, 7:04 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote:
> On Fri, 2009-06-26 at 18:57 -0700, Frank wrote:
> >http://www.flickr.com/photos/pguillam/2671681749/
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> > I rode my Hilsen on STP (Seattle to Portland) last year, and though my
> > loading was sub-optimal, it worked just fine. Jack Brow
direct link:
http://velo-orange.blogspot.com/2009/05/minimalist-cyclo-touring.html
On Fri, Jun 26, 2009 at 6:52 PM, Jim Cloud wrote:
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> Strictly speaking, I interpret the term "Light Touring" as a credit
> card tour with a handlebar bag and small panniers or saddlebag. Chris
> Kulczycki of Ve
The really critical decision related to the tour will be what to bring
to read. I'm figuring I'll bring two mass market paperbacks, possibly
Once and Future King which I've been meaning to read since I was 14
and maybe The Magus which I started reading in Peru year's ago and
never finished. Which
I have three cats, one of which is really fat. Maybe I can cram them
in the panniers for a test ride. ;>)
The really great thing about the Hilsen is that it has a kickstand
plate!
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On Fri, 2009-06-26 at 18:57 -0700, Frank wrote:
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/pguillam/2671681749/
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> I rode my Hilsen on STP (Seattle to Portland) last year, and though my
> loading was sub-optimal, it worked just fine. Jack Brown tires, all
> the weight on the back (I'd use a front rack and b
On Fri, 2009-06-26 at 18:52 -0700, Jim Cloud wrote:
> Strictly speaking, I interpret the term "Light Touring" as a credit
> card tour with a handlebar bag and small panniers or saddlebag. Chris
> Kulczycki of Velo-Orange has an article on his blog that describes
> just such a tour:
>
> http://ve
On Fri, 2009-06-26 at 18:53 -0700, Mike wrote:
> Steve and Michael, thanks for the responses. I doubt I'd go with the
> Pauls. I actually have the parts to gear up the Surly so that's not
> such an issue. And Steve, I think you're right, I'm probably just over
> thinking things. But it's so slow h
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pguillam/2671681749/
I rode my Hilsen on STP (Seattle to Portland) last year, and though my
loading was sub-optimal, it worked just fine. Jack Brown tires, all
the weight on the back (I'd use a front rack and bag to balance),
carrying all my spare clothing, food, slee
I've taken my 58cm Saluki on loaded week-long tours with a total 175lb
rolling package (I weigh 135). With a couple small panniers and a handlebar
bag, you'll be fine.
I've also done what you describe as light touring on my Bleriot with the
Silver brakes. If you're worried about braking power, p
Steve and Michael, thanks for the responses. I doubt I'd go with the
Pauls. I actually have the parts to gear up the Surly so that's not
such an issue. And Steve, I think you're right, I'm probably just over
thinking things. But it's so slow here at work today...
I can't see myself having more th
Strictly speaking, I interpret the term "Light Touring" as a credit
card tour with a handlebar bag and small panniers or saddlebag. Chris
Kulczycki of Velo-Orange has an article on his blog that describes
just such a tour:
http://velo-orange.blogspot.com/
(see the blog posted under the title:
I don't own a Hilsen; I came close to buying one then opted for an
Ebisu. which is a similar frame with different braze-on and paint. I
wouldn't hesitate for one second to load up the Ebisu for inn to inn
or even brief camping touring, however I don't know about the brakes.
They may be OK under l
On Fri, 2009-06-26 at 16:34 -0700, Mike wrote:
> So I'm curious what constitutes light touring. I ask because in August
> I'm doing a 7 day bike tour that will take in paved and unpaved roads
> in and around Mt St Helens and Mt Adams. My initial plan was to use my
> Surly Cross Check which I have
So I'm curious what constitutes light touring. I ask because in August
I'm doing a 7 day bike tour that will take in paved and unpaved roads
in and around Mt St Helens and Mt Adams. My initial plan was to use my
Surly Cross Check which I have no doubt about being able to handle the
load and terrai
In order to celebrate my Rivvy's 10th birthday I'm sprucing her up a little
this summer.
Shellacked cork grips, new saddle (replacing a 15-year-old Brooks that finally
bit it) and aluminum fenders.
1. The brakeset that I bought for this frameset back in 1998 has to be
replaced. I have found a D
Yet another vote for Paselas. I've used 35s and 32s off road without
problems. I've used Jack Brown Blues also. Ruffy Tuffys were a little
too small for me but still worked well. I imagine at some point I'll
try some Marathons, maybe before the summer is out.
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I have a set of TA Carmina crankset in and the compatible Phil Wood BB
for sale. It has the black spider and black TA Syrius chainrings.
They are the nicest cranks I have own, but I just got fitted and was
suggested to use 170mm cranks instead. They were installed and rode
briefly and taken off,
Using the Fatty Rumpkins w/ enjoyment on gravel lately, 45-50 in the
front, 50 in the back.
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William, maybe a work around for you would be a piece of thin clear
tubing like is commonly used on derailleur cable that passes under the
bottom bracket shell.
At least this would cut down on the friction/rubbing.
On Jun 26, 10:24 am, William Henderson
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> I will say that, while nice, the
My last post was meant for the 650B crowd. It has no relation to RBW, sorry.
point and click error on my part
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On Fri, Jun 26, 2009 at 11:38 AM, Bruce wrote:
> Not to presume the place of the list mod, but can this discussion be taken
> back channel?
>
> It is becoming offensive in and of itself.
>
I must be confused. This conversation doesn't seem to have come from
the rbw-owners-bunch list at all. Is th
Not to presume the place of the list mod, but can this discussion be taken back
channel?
It is becoming offensive in and of itself.
From: richard briones-colman
To: 650B Bicycles <6...@bikelist.org>; Benjamin Sippel
Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 10:16:25 AM
Su
I will say that, while nice, the bag isn't perfect for canti breaks.
It hangs below the cable hanger for the front break and rubs against
the brake cable, putting a bit of weight on it when the bag has stuff
in it. Not sure that's a big deal (may wear out bag and/or cables?)
but it could certainl
Many of the rails to trails paths in Illinois are crushed limestone.
I find 50 BAs an excellent choice. I have never had the pleasure of
riding in back road Vermont. It seems a BA would definitely be a
comfortable choice. BA's add some weight, obviously. But they roll
well on pavement. They ar
I agree with Jim/Steve- if you're "bouncing" around and the handling
feels skittish, you might considering experimenting with psi.
on dirt, 50 psi makes things much more comfortable.
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I'm
curious at the number of recommendations for tires in the 32 to 35 mm
range in this thread. Most of the gravel I've ridden
-- and it's not much; my off pavement is usually sand or hardpack
-- on is far too loose and thick for tires like that, and Big Apples
would be better. But there is a huge
If you have clearance, Schwalbe Big Apples.
On Jun 25, 4:47 pm, GeorgeS wrote:
> I don't regularly ride on dirt or gravel except when I come to Vermont
> in the summer. Now I'm riding on gravel all the time and I find
> descents in particular very unpleasant. Lots of bouncing around and
> skit
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