Looks awesome. I am looking at getting an Xtracycle, however, I love
riding my Bleriot so much I can't bear to think of converting it to
"beast of burden". I'm sure it would be an excellent one, but I like
riding it so much that I'm thinking more of converting my Specialized
Rock Combo to (as my
I think the grand rando is the Nitto Model B-135, these are labeled RM013.
On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 7:55 PM, mark wrote:
>
> In late 2000 or early 2001 I bought a pair of Nitto handlebars from
> Rivendell labelled "Grand Randonneur 135". I measure 38 cm at the
> hoods and 44.5 cm at the ends, wh
Didn't try magnets, but twisting them allowed me to open them right up.
I could never get them set up such that they couldn't be easily opened
without inverting the bike.
I asked on a couple lists if anyone had been able to get them to work,
but got no replies.
I ended up returning them.
Ryan
I've been thinking about buying a set of the Zefal Lock n'Rolls first
for my commuter bike, and then maybe for the Atlantis (which I can
rarely make myself leave unattended, yet). So while doing a google on
them, I found someone had left a review on them at Bikeman.
Here's what the guy had to sa
Hey Colin,
Paul makes a brake that would work for you:
http://www.paulcomp.com/motobmx.html. It is expensive, of course, but
allows using 700C wheels on canti studs placed for 26"/559 wheels. You
might need to experiment with regular and long pull levers to get the right
feel, but I can't see wh
Seems like you could use the Stumpjumper wheel in the rear, there -- if
you're not using it for something else, like holding up the rear end of your
Stumpjumper...
On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 6:58 PM, colin p. cummings wrote:
>
> So I was riding my Bleriot today and thinking how comfortable it is,
>
In late 2000 or early 2001 I bought a pair of Nitto handlebars from
Rivendell labelled "Grand Randonneur 135". I measure 38 cm at the
hoods and 44.5 cm at the ends, which is quite a bit more flare than
any other handlebar I've seen. I'm pretty sure they were described as
"Dirt Drops" on the websi
So I was riding my Bleriot today and thinking how comfortable it is,
and thinking about my Xtracycle setup, which WAS an old Stumpjumper
frame that is too small for me, and from these two good ideas (the
Bleriot and the Xtracycle) one great idea was born:
http://tinyurl.com/kmv8jv
The wheel fits
I'll be the messenger, I guess.
http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/146
cheers,
erik
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I agree, Michael. I ordered my Hilsen in Rambouillet orange. Your Ebisu
looks very nice.
Bill
Louisville, Ky
In a message dated 8/13/2009 7:41:23 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
mhech...@gmail.com writes:
Beautiful bike. I love the color... but then I'm prejudice...
http://gallery.me.com/mh
Michael,
Thanks. What's the gizmo on the front rack above the front fender? I
have never seen such a thing.
Cheers,
Don
On Aug 13, 7:40 pm, MichaelH wrote:
> Beautiful bike. I love the color... but then I'm prejudice...
>
> http://gallery.me.com/mhechmer#100029
>
> Not too long after the AHH wa
Beautiful bike. I love the color... but then I'm prejudice...
http://gallery.me.com/mhechmer#100029
Not too long after the AHH was available I contacted GP about a Hilson
in orange with Canti brakes, a braise on at the brake bridge, and
under the fork crown. Turned out the custom price was mor
Bruce,
Actually any color identification with any sports team is incidental.
When RBW came out with the orange I really liked it and let me tell
you it is very beautiful up close. Then as I thought about the color
of the tape I saw this color listed on their website and decided it
was what I would
Hey thanks. Can't comment on 7 v 9 as I've never owned a freehub bike,
let alone a 9. 7's as many cogs as I've had on a bike, and this combo
works great. I rode a 3-speed with a late 50's SA alloy hub for years,
and the thought of a internal hub for the 850 did cross my mind. I
have an old TA sing
We've used those hubs with other FW brands a few times. Seems to work
fine.
On Aug 13, 11:52 am, Garth wrote:
> Thanks Angus, yes . . I'd like to know how much clearance you
> have.
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As they used to say in the old VW custom mags -that is one "sano"
build. Very clean and sleek and pleasing to the eye. Love the acorn
roll position -looks like it was meant to be there and the clamp on
cable stops looks great I am going file that one away. How do you
like your 7 speed IRD/ Phi
Gator fan? (right colors for it!)
From: Don
To: RBW Owners Bunch
Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 11:53:10 AM
Subject: [RBW] Photos of my new 60 cm Samuel Hillborne
I hing it to have posted some photos of my new 60 cm Samuel Hillborne
at the link below
for an
Very nice bike. Quickbeam orange and gears too. Nice lines and well set up. Who
could ask for more. Enjoy. Jim D. Massachusetts
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From: Don
Subject: [RBW] Photos of my new 60 cm Samuel Hillborne
To: "RBW Owners Bunch"
Date: Thursday, August 13, 2009, 12:53 PM
Believe it or not, this is the first pair of non-aero brake levers
I've used. Kinda feels naked without the wires coming out the top, but
I'm liking it so far. Just hope that doesn't lead me down the path of
clipless pedals and indexed derailleurs!
On Aug 12, 9:45 pm, charlie wrote:
> Nice bike.
Needle-nose pliers do not work very well IME, but you may want to give
it a try in the interest of science.
On Aug 11, 7:24 pm, R Gonet wrote:
> Jim, as usual, your advice is right on. I was in the LBS and asked
> for a demo of the pliers. Wow. I ordered a pair. While they're
> expensive and
I hing it to have posted some photos of my new 60 cm Samuel Hillborne
at the link below
for anyone who would like to check it out. I think it's a beauty!
Don
http://flickr.com/photos/dupresantini
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Thanks Angus, yes . . I'd like to know how much clearance you
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Hi Todd,
I have a B17 that was modified by Sella some years ago. It is my favorite
saddle and I've got thousands of trouble free and 190 - 210 pound rider
miles on it. I just had another one modified but have not ridden it yet.
I recommend calling Tom directly at their CA number to coordinate t
Garth,
I have the 135mm 7-speed Riv/Phil hub on my Atlantis. With a Suntour
freewheel I have plenty of clearance. I'd be happy to measure it if
you want.
Angus
On Aug 13, 9:32 am, Garth wrote:
> Has anyone used the Phil/IRD aka "Riv" hubs with a freewheel other
> than an IRD?
>
> PW explaine
on 8/13/09 6:20 AM, Steve Wimberg at st...@stevewimberg.com wrote:
> I was reluctant to scrub the bags with soap, as I had read that may
> remove the wax/waterproofing. Do you think that applying the Filson
> wax yourself does as good a job in repelling water as the original
> finish? I guess I
Todd Olsen wrote:
> has anyone had any experience with the Brooks Upgrade Service offered
> by Selle An Atomica?
>
> Thanks,
> Todd Olsen
FWIWA woman on the women's biking forum had a cut-out put in her
Brooks by Selle-A-A, and the frame of the Brooks saddle BROKE shortly
afterwards. Here
On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 11:26 AM, Kenneth Stagg wrote:
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> On Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 9:51 AM, Jan Heine wrote:
>>
>> The answer is simple: Standover clearance never is a safety issue
>> even for an only mildly experienced rider.
>
> Jan,
>
> Not so much for safety but the one place where I will insi
On Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 9:51 AM, Jan Heine wrote:
>
> The answer is simple: Standover clearance never is a safety issue
> even for an only mildly experienced rider.
Jan,
Not so much for safety but the one place where I will insist on
standover clearance is on a tandem. I don't feel at all comfo
On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 8:20 AM, Steve Wimberg wrote:
>
> Who made the Baggins bags originally, anyway?
As far as i know they were originally made by Duluth Pack in Duluth,
MN, then some were made by Frost River, which was founded by a DP
employee, then maybe back to Duluth Pack when there was so
All in all, I prefer to have a small amount of standover clearance.
Sometimes, on long rides in urban areas, I like to be able to get off
the pedals and just stand over the bike with both feet on the ground
when I know I'll be stopped for a while... such as at busy
intersection with many different
Hi Jim,
Thanks for the info.
I was reluctant to scrub the bags with soap, as I had read that may
remove the wax/waterproofing. Do you think that applying the Filson
wax yourself does as good a job in repelling water as the original
finish? I guess I am a little worried that I won't be ab
Has anyone used the Phil/IRD aka "Riv" hubs with a freewheel other
than an IRD?
PW explained to me that they moved the shell over 2mm to the drive
side to get a better chainline when using an IRD FW. . . as
apparently it is overall spacing is different than other brands.
I have some Sachs, Sunt
I had the pleasure of stopping in at Hiawatha this past May when
visiting MSP. Jim let me take a Sam Hillborne around the block, and I
got to check out the rest of their fine wares. Highly recommended if
you are in the area.
On Aug 13, 9:03 am, EricP wrote:
> Because the person who owns the bik
Because the person who owns the bike works for the transit agency.
Don't believe he's a list member. It's a really nice Bleriot he
purchased at Hiawatha Cyclery a couple of years ago.
He has used the bike a number of times at displays showing how to put
a bike on a bus rack.
Eric Platt
St. Paul
Great video of very early bikes in action on this short piece. Lots of
live action. Some production scenes of early Dura Ace parts being
assembled if you watch close. Cool!
http://www.hulu.com/watch/87175/milestones-in-science-and-engineering-karl-friedrich-drais-the-bicycle
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