I bought a Riv Road frame in 94/95. This was before there was a custom
option. It's made from 753 tubing. It rides GREAT. I use it on
randonneuring rides and have done as much as 600 km on it (in under 40
hours) Though Grant likes the english style of rear cycle bag (as do
I) I use a canvas handl
Yep: http://www.salsacycles.com/amigos/labels/Tour%20Divide%20Race.html
On Thu, Oct 29, 2009 at 10:23 AM, Mike wrote:
>
> I think a few folks did it on Salsa Fargos (rigid, drop bar,
> expidition touring) this year. I think an Atlantis could handle it. Go
> for it.
>
> --Mike
> >
>
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My Riv Road wore an AC for many years. It has a Campy now, the AC has
moved on to another bike. Never had a problem with it, and it's as
light as a carbon post. I can see how the clamp could be a problem
with some saddles, as the top clamp is not full length. It's barely
wide enough to hold th
That would be Deanna Adams who did it on a road bike converted to
fixed gear, with 35mm Ritchey cyclocross tyres. Here is her blog:
http://ultrarunbikevegan.blogspot.com/
The Great Divide Route is not "real mountain biking." Suspension is
not necessary, especially if that's not what you normally
Electra Ticino, available in November.
On Oct 24, 9:50 pm, Weird Harold wrote:
> My dad is shopping for a bike. He wants it comfortable, so I'm
> thinking upright with Albatross type bars. Any suggestions on bikes?
>
> I could get a handsome devil built up for that price.. maybe a LHT
> with dif
Kip,
I've spent a few nights at the Jinx cabin, myself. I'd definitely be
up for this.
Jon
On Oct 17, 2:24 pm, Timothy Whalen wrote:
> Hi Kip,
>
> I am in Colorado Springs and tentatively will come also. Thanks for the
> invite!
> Tim
>
>
>
> On Sat, Oct 17, 2009 at 12:29 AM, Kip Otteson wr
Gernot,
I've used v-brake noodles a couple of times when the cable housing
bend was getting too tight. Worked well for me.
Angus
On Oct 28, 5:01 pm, Earl Grey wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Has anyone mounted one with a (Tektro) fork crown cable hanger?
> (Seehttp://tinyurl.com/ygv9v84for a photo of the ha
I'm in the queue for something relatively light (in the Rivendell
sense - not the MCRB sense) and nimble.
I have nothing against frames without decals - but I am looking
forward to having a custom bike with the Rivendell headbadge, Joe Bell
paint job, etc.
Corwin
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In RR 29, Lon Haldeman relates a solo route scouting ride in Peru.
This was in preparation for a PAC Tour group, so probably quite
challenging. He took his 1980 vintage MTB ("22 yeas old & at least
3,000 trips to the post office"), way before suspension. He doesn't
mention tire size but from the
Paint hardens as it cures, and curing can take a while.
How new is your bike?
10 y/o paint is harder to scratch than 1 m/o paint.
Just an idea...
Marc
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From: jandrews_nyc
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2009 10:07 am
Subject: [RBW] Sratches
To: RBW Owners Bunch
>
Carbon fiber is very very very strong-- anyone who disagrees with that
is crazy. The problem comes from continued use and the little nicks
and scratches that develop over time until one day... BANG! Ok,
probably not BANG!, but at least Snap! and lets hope that you arent
riding downhill, in traffic
> From the pics, it seems like most of the route is dirt road--not gnarly
> singletrack. That said, I'm sure there are a number of sections where
> suspension would make the whole adventure a lot more comfortable.
After periods of preciptiation or extended high wind and heat, dirt
roads can be mo
The responses to this thread on carbon forks makes me think of a book
review in this week's New Yorker magazine:
http://www.newyorker.com/arts/critics/books/2009/11/02/091102crbo_books_kolbert
The book is "On Rumors: How Falsehoods Spread, Why We Believe Them, What
Can Be Done".
And the theme
DOH! Just saw this was already posted by the owner...
fell free to delete...
On Oct 29, 10:41 am, Chris wrote:
> Not mine, don't know the seller...
>
> http://serotta.com/forum/showthread.php?t=65965
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+1 on Lezyne... I have the PressureDrive M and a PressureDrive S...
They are the only two mini-pumps I've used successfully more than once
(I don't think I'm very graceful when pumping, I guess). The "M" (for
"medium") will fit in many bags, tightly even into a Keven's; the
"S" ("small") even fits
I think a few folks did it on Salsa Fargos (rigid, drop bar,
expidition touring) this year. I think an Atlantis could handle it. Go
for it.
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Plenty of people have proved you can do it fully rigid:
--Someone did the entire route with a Bombadil prototype (not racing, but
touring).
--As far as racers go, Kent Peterson did it on a fully rigid monocog.
--Rick Hunter also tried riding it with a ridged cross bike setup, but had
to quit a
I've been tempted to purchase a quality telescoping "mini" but
regularly use my "Joe Blow" floor pump for topping off. I use various
full size frame pumps on the rare occasion that I have a flat on the
road and don't find them difficult to use. I also own and use some
less expensive minis and don
In spite of the fact I have never really done much mountain biking, I
have a bee in my bonnet that I ought to do the GD.
Most of the report I have read the rider did at least have front
suspension. There is a report from a GD completer a few years bike
who started the ride in Canada with a Stump
on 10/29/09 7:57 AM, Ray at r.sh...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
> Question: Is it practical to use an Atlantis on the ACA Great Divide
> Route, as opposed to a hard-tail mountain bike with suspension fork?
> I am thinking about mounting some appropriate large 700c knobbies,
> maybe a suspension seat post
Thanks to everyone for the suggestions.
I like the Thomson a lot and that's just the kind of thing I'm looking
for. But my concern is with theft, since it will be going on a bike
that I use as an around-town ride and which gets locked up and left in
public. The Thomson might make for a visible an
I recently purchased a Green Sam Hillborne and love it. I've ridden
it almost daily since August, a bit less lately due to the rain here
in NYC..but on occasion I do lock it up securely outside when I'm
shopping or whatever...Every time the bike leans against anything
metal, or even plastic, i.e.
On Thu, Oct 29, 2009 at 8:57 AM, Ray wrote:
>
>
> Question: Is it practical to use an Atlantis on the ACA Great Divide
> Route, as opposed to a hard-tail mountain bike with suspension fork?
>
>
One of the folks at Rivendell told me he'd done that. I think it was Rich ,
the wheelbuilder. Whoever i
Question: Is it practical to use an Atlantis on the ACA Great Divide
Route, as opposed to a hard-tail mountain bike with suspension fork?
I am thinking about mounting some appropriate large 700c knobbies,
maybe a suspension seat post or a Brooks Flyer, and probably pull a
trailer (as opposed to p
Halloween special
$1400 picked up, $1500 shipped
On Oct 27, 12:15 pm, eflayer wrote:
> For Sale: Bay Area Rivendell Bleriot, 59 cm
> Built up and ridden less than 100 miles. I like it a lot, but have
> moved more toward my long wheel base recumbent.
> Handspun Velocity Dyad rims laced to Deor
On Oct 29, 10:27 am, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> but how many strokes to get a thin tire to 100 psi?
beats me. the lezyne lives in various bags on my bikes that run low
pressure tires - in fact, nothing over 60psi, so i get to adequate
pressure pretty quickly. it's a really nifty pump.
like you, I
Pedals are taken, just a beautiful Nitto pearl stem on offer for now.
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Yeah, it's hard to beat Thomson's if you can afford them. A good investment,
actually, and U.S. made too.
Steve
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Has anyone mentioned Moots seatposts yet. They make one with setback and one
with no setback. A little pricey, but they have one.
I'm currently running three Thomson sestposts and I really love them. They are
light, well designed, and make it easy to dial in the seat angle. Once set,
they stay
The Portland Design Works Poco pump is smart, small, lightweight and
it works. And it doesn't hurt that, for me at least, PDW is a local
company.
Good stuff. Our shop sells them.
Beth
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I'm tempted by a Lezyne, at least for my gofast (I'll save, what, 100 grams?
That's got to make me faster, right?) I like the idea of the hose, but how
many strokes to get a thin tire to 100 psi?
As for frame pumps, I've not liked the Morphs: I've had the hoses break, and
as Steve said, you bend d
Hello all-
My beloved 84 Trek was stolen last week due to a classic dumbass move by
me... I was at the ATM with the bike next to me, had to use the envelopes
at the next machine, took my eye off the bike and it was gone. Major
Bummer.
I'm going to take this as a door closing, window opening sit
Rivendell frames come with pump pegs so in my mind a Rivish pump is a
frame pump. I have a Blackburn frame pump I've been using for years
with no problems at all. I know mini pumps have a come a long ways but
I still prefer frame pumps. In fact, I need to get a second one. I
might try the one Riv
On Oct 29, 9:03 am, "Scott G." wrote:
> Anyone try a Lezyne, either the one with a hose like a old style
> Lapize,
> or the CNC version road morph knock off ?
i use the lezyne mini pump with the hose. great pump. really well
made. only issue is that the threading on the hose will grab both th
I got a Mountain morph on tour, works very well for topping up tires
in the morning.
Trying to add 5lbs with a frame pump with the wheel on the bike is
difficult.
I still carry a frame pump when not on tour, I use the Demetri method
and brace
the pump head on my foot or fence post, I can quickly
Hey I would like first dibs on that 54cm Saluki. Contact me, steve kesling,
akesl...@pacific.net Thanks, Steve
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Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 9:37 AM
Subject: [RBW] Re: WTB: Rivendell 52-54cm M
Yep, and the first thing many folks do is "upgrade," to new fancy skewers so
most bike shops have a stash of good reliable Shimano models.
Twine and feathers-nyuck nyuck!
Steve Frederick, East Lansing, MI
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On Wed, 2009-10-28 at 14:57 -0700, Greg M wrote:
> The smartest pump design I've ever seen, hands down, bar none is the
> Topeak Road Morph. What it isn't is wrapped in leather, or made from
> shiny hand polished aluminum stock. What it is, well its just the most
> sensible and functional pump I'
Kalloy makes a pretty decent one, though it can be hard to find.
Here's one in 30.2 diameter on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Kalloy-2-Bolt-Alloy-Seat-Post-30-2-mm-dia-X-350-mm_W0QQitemZ230318585650QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCycling_Parts_Accessories?hash=item35a00eb732
Nothing in 27.2 at the momen
Gernot, the thing about those recessed nuts is, they go into the back
of the fork, so you need a 8mm in the back of the fork, if yours is
only 6mm its no problem to drill it to 8mm. I had to cut off a lot of
that bolt so i'm quite shure it should fit. When using the Sheldon nut
that fender tab is
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