Looked like a lot of fun. I'm game for the next one...and I have Mill
Valley 2010 on my calendar!
On Jul 5, 10:24 pm, "XO-1.org Rough Riders"
wrote:
> Eleven Rough Riders enjoyed a fantastic day of cycling in the first
> real hot weather of 2009: It hit about 100 at some points. The route
> feat
I'm pretty sure that I'm up for it, as long as it doesn't bug anyone
that I'd be the slowest one up the hill. I'll get to the top
eventually. The only weekend that doesn't work for me is August 14 -
16.
Reid
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Eleven Rough Riders enjoyed a fantastic day of cycling in the first
real hot weather of 2009: It hit about 100 at some points. The route
featured "the greatest hits" of the Mt. Laguna back country: Viejas
Grade, Boulder Creek, Lake Cuyamaca, Descanso, and Wildwood Glen Ln
(AKA "Mad Max Road") with
I got about 3 months on the Schwalbe Marathons (650b) and I like them
a lot. I converted from CDlv's and to be honest I really can tell
much difference. My biggest gripe with the CDLVs was that they were a
major pain to mount and some of them appeared to have a built-in
wobble. The Marathons mou
On Jul 5, 2009, at 8:14 PM, Bill M. wrote:
> On Jul 5, 1:35 pm, Bruce wrote:
>> The bike is lovely, but I'm not sure it's a 95. We'd need the
>> serial # to know. The Riv decal is later (a repaint? Not mentioned
>> in the ad) than the original.
>
> Other than being a larger size, the frame
I've been trying to hold out for a Marathon Supreme in 650b.
Given the market for $50+ (I have trouble paying auto tire prices for
bicycle tires, personally) 650b tires, I think Schwalbe missed the boat
manufacturing the ho-hum Middy that competes in price with the 105/Ultegra
standard Col de la V
Other than being a larger size, the frame is essentially identical to
my own 1995 Road Std, right down to the Sherwood Forest green single-
color paint. Mine lacks the "Hadcrafted - Waterford Wisconsin" decal
but the Rivendell decal is trhe same as on mine. Looks original and
correct to me.
Bi
Actually just noticed Schwalbe is now selling a basic Marathin 650b.
No Supreme, Big Apple, Fat frank or Ultremo yet though.
On Jul 5, 8:00 pm, JoelMatthews wrote:
> > I believe Schwalbe tires are quite serviceable and may even
> > reign supreme in the world of flat resistance and durability - t
> I believe Schwalbe tires are quite serviceable and may even
> reign supreme in the world of flat resistance and durability - that is
> to say, in commuterland.
Schwalbe are justifiably popular with distance tourers, mountain
bikers, and among specialty bike - folders, recumbents, adult trikes -
Take a look at the Rivendell website. In the "Read About It" section
for the Hilsen, the maximum tire size is stated as 40mm without
fenders, 38mm with.
Good luck.
On Jul 5, 2:52 pm, CycloFiend wrote:
> on 7/5/09 10:02 AM, Mike at mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>
>
> > I'm curious what the bigges
Jim: This is the early Rivendell logo on my 1995 Road. This bike, btw has the
standard Waterford Head tube, that is, it lacks the headtube extension visible
on the green eBay bike. You can see the double ended spear looking thingamajig
horizontally backing the name.
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Hi James - Yeah, now you got me looking at my old Riv Readers. I see
on page 31 of the #3 Reader ("Rivendell Frames") that Grant stated
they were using Reynold 531 for the forks, as you quoted. Gosh, if
I'd known that at the time I might have asked them to chrome the fork
on my Riv! (You can't c
Well, I was compelled to dig out the old RR's, and I found the
following in Reader #3, describing the forthcoming Rivendell frames,
back in 1995:
"Forks. The Reynolds 531 standard fork blade is legendary for its good
ride, strength...We've got the 753 steerer, because it's a little
lighter th
About the Reynolds 531 tubing, I recall early Rivendell readers talking
about the frames being 753 with forks that used 531. (I'm not saying
that all came this way, but I do remember it.)
Furthermore, the Heron Touring I used to have was made at Waterford in
1998, and its frame and fork were b
The decal on the downtube of the bicycle on eBay is the same as that
on my Rivendell, which was purchased new by me in 1996 (I'd assume it
was also used in 1995). The only thing that looks unusual to me is
the Reynolds 531 decal on the forks, I'm relatively sure that Reynolds
753 was the only tub
How could anyone not want a nicely shellac and twine decorated
bandage? Nice skin tone, matching them handlebars when you ride down
for the weekly checkup not to mention how smudge and oil resistant
it'll be! We might even see a future profession with in medicine here?
If only Grant knew...
On 4
The bike is lovely, but I'm not sure it's a 95. We'd need the serial # to know.
The Riv decal is later (a repaint? Not mentioned in the ad) than the original.
I've always liked that Sherwood Green.
From: CycloFiend
To: rbw group
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On Sun, 2009-07-05 at 11:25 -0700, clevewheel wrote:
> Just my opinion but the Hetre is the center of its own universe. The
> only tire that could even dream of revolving in its golden orbit would
> be a 40mm Pasela.
Amen, sister! The Hetre is amazing, and there's nothing else out there
even clo
Not mine, don't know the seller, etc...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170352564333
or
http://tinyurl.com/q3uty5
It is, of course, perfectly my size, but I'm not in the position to move on
it right now. Hope it gets a good home!
- J
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on 7/5/09 10:02 AM, Mike at mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> I'm curious what the biggest tire is people have put on their Hilsen,
> with and without fenders.
>
> Anyone know what tire Grant is running on his Hilsen in the staff bike
> photos on the Riv website? It's some kind of Schwalbe.
>
> I
Just my opinion but the Hetre is the center of its own universe. The
only tire that could even dream of revolving in its golden orbit would
be a 40mm Pasela. Failing that, we have the CdlV which is alternately
praised in dulcet tones or vilified back to the primeval muck it came
from. I believe
I'm curious what the biggest tire is people have put on their Hilsen,
with and without fenders.
Anyone know what tire Grant is running on his Hilsen in the staff bike
photos on the Riv website? It's some kind of Schwalbe.
I guess I'm asking because I'm curious if it's possible to run these:
htt
hello,
july 31st (as well as august dates) would work well.
it looks like i can probably carpool to the start with my friend.
caltrain would have worked well as far as public transport goes ...
perhaps the start could be near one of those stops in case other car-
less riders want to join.
:)
br
Your whole trip looks awesome, I took a similar trip down the OR and
CA coast from Cannon Beach to San Diego with a old VW van in '92..
Not much faster than by bike ;-)
If I may offer a suggestion there is a great little coffee shop in
Cannon Beach called Bella Espresso, great for a cuppa and a b
What issues did you have with the Nova?
On Jul 4, 12:03 pm, David Shadmon wrote:
> Robert,
> Good luck and have fun!
> Question: what is the front rack on your bike? I had issues with mine (Tubus
> Nova SS) on my 2008 1,300 miles tour of Quebec, and, planning ahead for 2010,
> your setup look
Thanks all, so far I'm having a good time. I make it to the coast
tonight- can't wait.
That is indeed a Nitto Big Front Rack- a great piece of kit highly
reccomended.
-Robert
On Jul 4, 12:22 pm, Kelly wrote:
> Looks like a great bike, and a fun route.
>
> David,
> The rack apears to be a Nitto
But doesn't a lot depend on planning and intended use? Presumably
someone who shells out the dough for a Bombadil is going to put a lot
of thought into fit and function. If the Bullmoose work well for your
intended use then the lack of adjustability is not a problem.
My camper has a threaded st
As stated, Bullmoose bars disappeared for a good reason. No
adjustability in reach or angles. My '83 Stumpjumper had one, but
would-be thief tried damaged it in college. It was the best thing that
ever happened, as I got a Specialized Slingshot stem and bar instead.
Personally, the photo of the
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