Seattlewhat Shawn (Soapscum) said above
On the steel bike they stay on full time mostly due to the fact that
its ..uh..Seattle and also due to the removal hassle factor - VO
fluted not exactly quick release ;-) but I have the luxury that my
"go fast" circa 1999 Aluminum Cannondale R800 goes f
Haha Doug.
I agree that fenders look really great, and high end fashion fenders
like hammered Honjos or color matched ones probably belong on the bike
year round.
For me I like the changes and having to get used to it. It keeps
things fresh between me and my bike. Spice it up, you know?
I admi
Looks like a lot of thought went into the details. The result is
stunning. I've never been keen on tweed but the bag, fender flap and
the color just work so well. You say "rides like butter" - what tires
& size did you select?
dougP
On Mar 26, 1:38 pm, Beth wrote:
> Since it seems this is the
I live in Southern California, & don't own any fenders. Winter prep
is to add a saddlebag to carry more clothes. I apologize for the tone
but I bite my tongue for several months during the discussions of
studded tires, fender mounting, etc., and I just couldn't resist this
one.
dougP
On Mar 26,
Riv's pretty conservative - if they say you can do it, it can be
done. Part of Riv's charm is the versatility of their bikes. Hope
somebody with a Sam chimes in because I'll bet it works well.
I have an Atlantis & it can wobble badly if incorrectly loaded, so
there's more to it than tubing weigh
San Jose (CA). I leave the fenders on my Quickbeam year-round. Most of my
bikes do not have fenders, though.
Horace.
On Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 2:14 PM, William wrote:
> Do you celebrate the changing seasons by annually pulling off the
> fenders for the summer and putting them back on for the wint
Thanks for all your great comments! It's been alot of fun reading this
list over the winter, drooling over the Rivbike site and picking out
parts and hemming a hawing. You all have really provided priceless
information through incredibly pleasant and lively discussion.
What a great community.
See
"Scary but totally non-destructive" sounds like a close call; hope you
didn't get hurt. Contact Riv about the decals.
On Mar 26, 7:57 pm, jandrews_nyc wrote:
> After a scary, but totally non-destructive crash, my bike has major
> scrapes.
> frame is fine, but i'm thinking of having it powder coa
After a scary, but totally non-destructive crash, my bike has major
scrapes.
frame is fine, but i'm thinking of having it powder coated by a place
in the bronx.
its a hillborne, and I'm wondering if Rivendell will send out
replacement decals.
Anyone have experience with this?
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It's a 52cm frame so it has 650B wheels. I have a Tubus Vega on the rear.
I've run it with a Nitto M12 on the front but that rack is currently back on
my Expedition and I'm running the Hillborne primarily as a rear loader with
a small handlebar-mounted bag in the front. By the way, the Hillborne
ha
Fenders help for more than just rainI leave mine on all year and
enjoy a cleaner bike because of them. You'll get less paint chips and
road tar on your bicycle too. I like the look of a fendered bicycle
and have a rear reflector mounted on my mudflap not to mention
reflector tape stuck on them
Redlands California. Took em off two weeks ago. The great El Nino faucet
has been turned off. Will leave 'em off till maybe December or so.
Esge/SKS, take about 5 min to take on/off.
On Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 6:01 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery <
thill@gmail.com> wrote:
> Eric, Eric, Eric,
Yes, that is 100% the correct and appropriate thing to do upon picking up a
new bike!!!
On Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 1:38 PM, Beth wrote:
> Since it seems this is the thing you do after you pick up your new
> ridehere're the pics
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/8305...@n02/?savedsettings=499651459
Eric, Eric, Eric, your LBS has 29x60 fenders in two varieties!
On Mar 26, 7:49 pm, EricP wrote:
> Another St. Paul, MN. Fenders on all year. Especially as one has
> Berthoud fenders and they are a chore to mount.
>
> Now, I may run the Hunqa without fenders. Make it more of a "fair
> weather"
I leave my honjos on year round. I like how they look
From: William
To: RBW Owners Bunch
Sent: Fri, March 26, 2010 4:14:36 PM
Subject: [RBW] Where are you and when will you take the fenders off for the
dry season?
Do you celebrate the changing seasons by an
Another St. Paul, MN. Fenders on all year. Especially as one has
Berthoud fenders and they are a chore to mount.
Now, I may run the Hunqa without fenders. Make it more of a "fair
weather" bike. Just to be different. Plus not sure what if anything
is available for 700C 29er x 60 fenders.
Eric
That's cool! Now I want a cream headtube on my Hillborne.
Might be my favorite looking Betty Foy. And a nice, tasteful build,
too.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Mar 26, 3:38�pm, Beth wrote:
> Since it seems this is the thing you do after you pick up your new
> ridehere're the
> picshttp://w
Albuquerque, NM, 8 inches a year, and I leave the fenders on three bikes all
year; on the Monocog, for winter only; for the gofast, never -- no braze
ons.
On Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 3:14 PM, William wrote:
> Do you celebrate the changing seasons by annually pulling off the
> fenders for the summer
News like this would make Yehuda happy:
http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/26/transportation-department-embraces-bikes-and-business-groups-cry-foul/
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On Mar 26, 2:41 pm, William wrote:
> It's so cute and little! I want to put it in my pocket!
>
Ha ha ha.
Beautiful bike. There's nothing like picking up a sparkling new
bicycle.
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On Mar 26, 2:14 pm, William wrote:
> Do you celebrate the changing seasons by annually pulling off the
> fenders for the summer and putting them back on for the winter? When
> do you do it? By feel, by date, or in reaction to the threat of
> weather? Or do you leave them on year-round?
Portlan
It's taken me over 2 years to get one fender mounted on my
Paramount...should be completed by years end. There is NO WAY I'm
taking off the fenders that are currently installed.
Rob "my projects take awhile" Markwardt
Seattle, WA
On Mar 26, 3:44 pm, soapscum wrote:
> Seattle. Taking... fenders.
Hi,
Thanks for the response.
On Mar 26, 3:48 pm, Phil Roberts wrote:
> I've
> descended 40 mph full-load and not once felt like I would lose control.
May I ask what size your Sam Hillborne is? Front and rear racks? How
many pounds would you say you had loaded on it?
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Gorgeous. Congrats on the swank new ride. Tweed for the win!
Shawn
On Mar 26, 3:35 pm, "Andy.M" wrote:
> That's a great looking ride, Congrats!! I had not seen any of the
> detail on the decals before, I love the apples!
> -A
>
> On Mar 26, 1:38 pm, Beth wrote:
>
> > Since it seems this is th
Seattle. Taking... fenders... off... What a concept.
Yeah, I think I'll be leaving the honjos on indefinitely. It's part of
the reason I chose the hammered honjos (after ease of installation :
\): they look nice enough to wear all year. Maybe I'll put some on my
polo bike...
Shawn
On Mar 26, 3:0
That's a great looking ride, Congrats!! I had not seen any of the
detail on the decals before, I love the apples!
-A
On Mar 26, 1:38 pm, Beth wrote:
> Since it seems this is the thing you do after you pick up your new
> ridehere're the
> picshttp://www.flickr.com/photos/8305...@n02/?saveds
Wow! Very nice build. I am very close to pulling the trigger on a Betty Foy
(or a Gomez, although I hate the name and slogan on the decals). My only
indecision at this point is the cockpit set-up options. Was that an extra
charge for that color scheme?
Ray Shine
It's a LuxuryLite, around 2lbs. Expensive but comfy. I put it underneath my
tent so it doesn't rub the tent floor. That is unless I'm sleeping under the
stars.
http://www.luxurylite.com/cotindex
On Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 3:04 PM, RoadieRyan wrote:
> Cot? can I ask what kind and how small it gets?
San Diego. Two bikes have fenders on year-round - Kogswell getter
('cause its probably urine), and the Protovelo, as I believe 650B
needs fenders to make the look on larger frames.
Quickbeam and Romulus have fenders now, but they'll come off later
this Spring. This time of year, everything is we
I have fendered and non-fendered bikes. The only problem with that is
making the right choice on any given day. Here in Western Colorado,
the Spring, especially under strong El Ninos, is our wet season. So
its fender bikes most of the time. Early summer is our driest season.
Then the monsoon in lat
Cot? can I ask what kind and how small it gets? that is the posh
life ;-)
On Mar 26, 2:48 pm, Phil Roberts wrote:
> I've done a few multi-day camp tours on mine. I know that's not like going
> cross-country but I tend to bring all the creature comforts of home along
> with me, including tent, c
> Fortunately this year with our warm March (if it does not snow by
> the end of the month it will be the first March in recorded history in the
> Twin Cities without snow), I was able to pull off the studded tires pretty
> early.
You guys have had it warmer in MinnSt.Paul than we in Chicago. Las
I live in Berkeley, so we have the same climate. I have three bikes,
and all of them are fendered year-long. I rode the shasta super
century on my fendered ebisu (650b), and drew many double-takes. It
did rain slightly that morning, but I keep it on not completely for
rain or wet weather, but to ke
I leave my fenders on my fendered bikes year-round. Not too much rain here
in the desert but my fendered bikes stay remarkably cleaner than my
non-fendered bikes.
Phil
Chandler, AZ
On Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 2:14 PM, William wrote:
> Do you celebrate the changing seasons by annually pulling off th
I've done a few multi-day camp tours on mine. I know that's not like going
cross-country but I tend to bring all the creature comforts of home along
with me, including tent, cot, folding camp chair and enough water to travel
through high dry desert. Compared to my 83 Expedition it handles steep
cli
Oh, and the reason I say too bad if true is that at first the word
from Riv was no DT braze ons for the Roadeo. Now it is an option. If
demand is there, Riv may well find a way to convince Waterford the
folly of its ways.
On Mar 26, 4:45 pm, JoelMatthews wrote:
> Well, that is too bad if true.
>
Well, that is too bad if true.
The Brazeons modulate better than centerposts.
Too strong would never be an issue. Pauls have near infinite and very
easy adjustability. Once you get the hang of it, in a matter of
minutes you can set the brakes where they will throw you over the
handlebars with b
Speculating is fun, but I called and asked Keven for the answer. I've
talked with him a few times about a Roadeo maybe next year, so I asked
how it would work if I wanted Paul Racer posts. He said Waterford is
violently opposed to posts. He asked them previously to do it for a
customer and they
Hi,
Has anyone done any fully loaded touring on a Sam Hillborne?
According to the Riv website:
--You can ride your Sam Hillborne self-contained across the
country..."
I'm wondering if a size 60 is up to the task. Or is it going to be
speed wobbling all over the road? The tubes aren't as st
On Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 4:14 PM, William wrote:
> Do you celebrate the changing seasons by annually pulling off the
> fenders for the summer and putting them back on for the winter? When
> do you do it? By feel, by date, or in reaction to the threat of
> weather? Or do you leave them on year-r
St. Paul - i have fenders on almost all bikes year 'round. I've had
nice days bring showers mid-ride, and i hate the dirt streak up my
back. My bikes look naked to me now without fenders.
Bill
On Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 4:17 PM, JoelMatthews wrote:
> Chicago. I like the way fenders look and leave
On Fri, 2010-03-26 at 14:14 -0700, William wrote:
> Do you celebrate the changing seasons by annually pulling off the
> fenders for the summer and putting them back on for the winter?
no
> When
> do you do it? By feel, by date, or in reaction to the threat of
> weather? Or do you leave them o
Chicago. I like the way fenders look and leave them on no matter the
weather. There is no such thing as a dry season in the upper midwest,
in any event. Only the occasional drought.
On Mar 26, 4:14 pm, William wrote:
> Do you celebrate the changing seasons by annually pulling off the
> fenders
> There's a post-mount version, so you don't need special braze-ons.
> Though, to maximize function/purpose, the brazeons are the way to go.
I have experienced original Racers in post mount and braze on. The
post mounts are probaby better than 99% of what is out there today.
The Brazeons are that
Do you celebrate the changing seasons by annually pulling off the
fenders for the summer and putting them back on for the winter? When
do you do it? By feel, by date, or in reaction to the threat of
weather? Or do you leave them on year-round?
I live in El Cerrito, CA (just north of Berkeley).
There's a post-mount version, so you don't need special braze-ons.
Though, to maximize function/purpose, the brazeons are the way to go.
-Gino
On Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 11:06 AM, Michael_S wrote:
> Boy those polished ones are the cats pajama's!
>
> will Riv add the braze on's to the Roadeo? I can
Yes, it will.
On Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 8:24 AM, Dustin Sharp wrote:
> "Between the arms there is enough clearance to fit a 45mm fender and a 32mm
> tire"
>
>
> Hm. Says 32, but I wonder if a tire measuring 33.333 might just fit?
>
>
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It really came out looking very nice! Hope you enjoy many miles with Ms. Foy.
From: Beth
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Sent: Fri, March 26, 2010 3:38:04 PM
Subject: [RBW] New Betty
Since it seems this is the thing you do after you pick up your new
ridehere're the
On Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 3:38 PM, Beth wrote:
> Since it seems this is the thing you do after you pick up your new
> ridehere're the pics
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/8305...@n02/?savedsettings=499651459#photo499651459
>
> Enjoy!
>
> Ps..rides like butter!
The Betty is great in green! Looks
That's a great looking bike!
On Mar 26, 1:38 pm, Beth wrote:
> Since it seems this is the thing you do after you pick up your new
> ridehere're the
> picshttp://www.flickr.com/photos/8305...@n02/?savedsettings=499651459#pho...
>
> Enjoy!
>
> Ps..rides like butter!
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Very sweet! I saw Mark building that up and took a close look in the
stand. I like that green.
Enjoy the ride!
jim m
wc ca
On Mar 26, 1:38 pm, Beth wrote:
> Since it seems this is the thing you do after you pick up your new
> ridehere're the
> picshttp://www.flickr.com/photos/8305...@n02/?
It's so cute and little! I want to put it in my pocket!
Seriously great looking bike. Congrats.
On Mar 26, 1:38 pm, Beth wrote:
> Since it seems this is the thing you do after you pick up your new
> ridehere're the
> picshttp://www.flickr.com/photos/8305...@n02/?savedsettings=499651459#ph
Since it seems this is the thing you do after you pick up your new
ridehere're the pics
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8305...@n02/?savedsettings=499651459#photo499651459
Enjoy!
Ps..rides like butter!
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thanks Bill,
i'm using nitto noodles.. i'm not 100% sure how to measure them, but these do
measure ~ 48cm at the widest part of the ramps... think i'm as wide as i can go
on these types of bars.
i've thought about adding interrupteur levers - and easier brake reach would be
better, but it's mo
On Fri, 2010-03-26 at 12:31 -0700, stevep33 wrote:
> Does anyone know if these operate with the amount of cable pull from
> standard road levers?
Yes they do, same as the longer reach Paul Racers.
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standard road levers?
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Thanks! The Bridgestone catalog refers to it as "lilac" and it's a
little more purple than blue, but it's subtle. Most people look at it
and think it's blue.
I'm really enjoying the bike so far - at $300 on craigslist for the
frame and some bits I like to think of it as a budget pre-Rivish road
bi
> will Riv add the braze on's to the Roadeo? I can't tell from your
> "conversation"?
Purely wishfull thinking on my point.
However, these brakes are so in line with Riv design and philosophy I
really think some of the stock bikes should offer this as an option.
Leastways the higher end U.S. bui
Nathan
Thanks for that. I always though of that RB-1 color as blue. Do you
see it purple? Super nice build either way (even with the plentitude
of twine).
On Mar 26, 11:25 am, nathan spindel wrote:
> Here's a photo of the eggplant tape with four coats of VO amber
> shellac:http://www.flickr.c
Here's a photo of the eggplant tape with four coats of VO amber
shellac: http://www.flickr.com/photos/natan/4400018765/in/set-72157623013628085/
Prior to shellacking the tape was lighter in color to the purple of
the frame, and after shellacking it got darker and more brown. I
probably should've d
On Fri, 2010-03-26 at 11:15 -0700, nathan spindel wrote:
> Do you think these brakes will enable new Ram fender/tire capabilities
> that weren't possible before with the stock Tektro calipers…?
There are several limiting factors. Brakes crowding fenders when
they're applied is one of them, and th
Do you think these brakes will enable new Ram fender/tire capabilities
that weren't possible before with the stock Tektro calipers…?
-nathan
On Friday, March 26, 2010, MichaelH wrote:
> Thanks for the heads up, I've been thinking of treating my '03
> Rambouillet to some new clothes - brakes and
I went with Brown Tressostar with Amber Shellac. It's much darker
than Brooks Honey, but I think it works
http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758...@n04/4201002059/
I'm going to be trying a super dark blue combo on my new build. I'm
trying to match the navy blue decals on a Bombadil. I'll be using
Boy those polished ones are the cats pajama's!
will Riv add the braze on's to the Roadeo? I can't tell from your
"conversation"?
~Mike~
On Mar 26, 11:00 am, JoelMatthews wrote:
> > "Hello, Keven? It's me Bill, can you sell me a bike to fit these
> > brakes? A Roadeo? Sounds perfecto!
>
> "H
yeah... just double checked and they are Panaracer Col De La Vie "Randonnee'
650Bs..
i had the bars up really high - too high - and lowering them so they feel right
(still above the seat) feels about the same... and the tires have 50psi in em,
per the sidewall.
-a
On Mar 26, 2010, at 10:50
> "Hello, Keven? It's me Bill, can you sell me a bike to fit these
> brakes? A Roadeo? Sounds perfecto!
"How much to add braze on mounting posts? $25.00 per post? I am in
heaven!
On Mar 26, 12:05 pm, William wrote:
> Those are swank! I can't afford not to have a set.
>
> "Hello, Keven? It
+1 to Raising the bars and changing air pressure as good, easy-to-try
ideas. I was wondering too which drop bars you're using? You could
think about a wider set of drop bars, which might also help with the
quick-feeling front end. You might also look into cyclocross-style
interrupter brake levers o
To the best of my knowledge there is no Panaracer 1.5" tire in the 650b
wheelsize. Are you running another wheelsize on the bike?
I found a little more air in the front tire of my 650b Quickbeam cured a
too-quick turn-in sensation. I'm running Fatty Rumpkins on it which measure
around 40-41
it's got Panaracer 1.5's on it.
and yes - as a couple of other folks guessed, this is my first bike with drops.
i'm exceedlingly long-waisted, and don't feel stretched out at all.. but the
front end does feel twitchy compared to straight bars, bullmoose,etc..
thanks for the advice - so far
On Fri, 2010-03-26 at 10:15 -0700, Erik C wrote:
> Good advice so far. I ride a bleriot with noodles and don't have the
> experience you are describing. What tires are you using? CLDVs seemed
> a little squirrely in comparison to the GB Cypres I ride now.
You know, I have almost 20,000 miles on C
I'm doing a variation of this ride tomorrow. When I used to live in
Brentwood, I did the climb up Sullivan Cyn. on a regular basis. If I
left at all early I had the place to myself even on the weekends. Wait
too long and you have the folks bombing down on their dual-sprung
rigs. No matter how often
Good advice so far. I ride a bleriot with noodles and don't have the
experience you are describing. What tires are you using? CLDVs seemed
a little squirrely in comparison to the GB Cypres I ride now.
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Thanks for the heads up, I've been thinking of treating my '03
Rambouillet to some new clothes - brakes and crank. I've been waiting
for these.
Michael
On Mar 26, 10:52 am, Marty wrote:
> Very nice option for many builds. Fits 45mm fenders with no brake arm
> interference!
>
> http://www.paulco
Those are swank! I can't afford not to have a set.
"Hello, Keven? It's me Bill, can you sell me a bike to fit these
brakes? A Roadeo? Sounds perfecto!
On Mar 26, 7:52 am, Marty wrote:
> Very nice option for many builds. Fits 45mm fenders with no brake arm
> interference!
>
> http://www.paulc
Thanks for the heads up Marty. Good news indeed!
On Mar 26, 8:52 am, Marty wrote:
> Very nice option for many builds. Fits 45mm fenders with no brake arm
> interference!
>
> http://www.paulcomp.com/racerm.html
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Or you can sell the Bleriot to me!
;)
-Justin
On Mar 26, 1:01 am, andrew hill wrote:
> ok, guys - maybe some advice is needed.
>
> i've been riding this Bleriot for a bit, and enjoying it's quickness, but
> cannot get used to the noodle drops on it. just to twitchy, harder to reach
> brakes f
Very nice Eric. You will be a wooly bully!
When I was at Riv HQ there was a pair of Schwalbe Marathon XR's on the
shelf. Those are such burly looking tires. I don't know quite how I
got to be this kind of guy, but somehow I think about bikes from the
tires up now.
I loved the Jack Brown, so I
> I don't think that is correct. The prototypes are being painted
> locally. However, I was told the production frames will be painted in
> Taiwan.
Ahh. Well, definitely an unknown quantity then.
Not sure if they come from the same outfit or not, but I saw a guyin
Chicago riding one of the new
Yes, the tires are Maxxis Locust 700x35c:
http://www.maxxis.com/Bicycle/Cyclocross/Locust.aspx
I've done those trails on Jack Brown greens and Pasela 35mm, but the
CX tires work best. It's nice to have some knobs.
On Mar 26, 7:57 am, cyclotourist wrote:
> Mine too. Just great rides! That's wh
No, you won't, Harry: wear a shirt with a collar, take Nan's knickers
with you, I've got an extra pair of over-the-calf argyle socks, and
we'll get you into a sweater vest, a bow tie, and a cycling
cap...voila!
Beth, we're looking forward to meeting you and your new Betty--I
believe there will be
"Between the arms there is enough clearance to fit a 45mm fender and a 32mm
tire"
Hm. Says 32, but I wonder if a tire measuring 33.333 might just fit?
On 3/26/10 7:52 AM, "Marty" wrote:
> Very nice option for many builds. Fits 45mm fenders with no brake arm
> interference!
>
> http:/
Mine too. Just great rides! That's why I took my out-of-towners out
there. Wanted to show of the best we've got!!!
James: I believe they're Maxxis cross tires, but not sure of the model.
On Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 7:23 AM, Esteban wrote:
> Two rides that stand out last year among my favorites
Very nice option for many builds. Fits 45mm fenders with no brake arm
interference!
http://www.paulcomp.com/racerm.html
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I agree with Patrick, if you feel too stretched out and can't reach
the brakes from the tops...it sounds like your stem is too long. I
would experiment with a shorter stem...
On Mar 26, 8:32 am, Patrick in VT wrote:
> On Mar 26, 1:01 am, andrew hill wrote:
>
> > also, am i stupid to be doing th
That's a nice looking bike Earl.
I'm glad I didn't have the color choice to make. They only had the green
ones.
I like them both.
Where did you find the bag?
Best,
Clyde
.
On Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 12:56 AM, Earl Grey wrote:
> You can also get very close to the honey Brooks with Tressostar orange
Two rides that stand out last year among my favorites were with you
guys on these trails. Just awesome riding.
Hmmm... its not that far of a drive
Esteban
San Diego, Calif.
On Mar 26, 7:10 am, James Valiensi wrote:
> Hey,
> That looks so fun. I need to head out there this weekend.
> Please
Please let us know if you find a match for the blue.
Thanks,
C
On Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 12:20 PM, Brian wrote:
> Clyde,
> Thanks for the input. I do have some dark blue Tressostar tape, but
> before I used that, I decide to try to get some other ideas. To me, at
> least in bright light, the accen
Hey,
That looks so fun. I need to head out there this weekend.
Please tell me what kind of tires you have on that bike.
James Valiensi, PE
Northridge, CA
H818.775.1847 M.818.585.1796
On Mar 25, 2010, at 9:21 PM, Aaron Thomas wrote:
> The Santa Monica mountains are so nice this time of year that
On Mar 26, 1:01 am, andrew hill wrote:
> also, am i stupid to be doing this to the Bleriot? e.g. should it remain a
> >gofast/tourer and i should get used to/adjust to the drops, or try mustache
> bars >on it? i've got a 29er mtn bike that is pretty sweet as it is, and
> could (should) >serve
On Mar 26, 7:04 am, JoelMatthews wrote:
>
> Back to the topic, Riv in the past has used a Norther Cali painter
> with more than a little skill. The paint on my Hilsen was
> incredible. From Grant's post anyway, it reads as though the Hunqs
> are being painted here, not in Taiwan.
>
I don't thin
Not so much the color, although the white was a lot whiter - I had
asked for something more cream - than the quality of the
application.
The paint on the frame is baked on to a high standard to allow for an
almost glass like finish. Too glass like as it turned out. Minor ding
caused cracking alon
Well, I just went with what Grant recommended - 58 for me. Looks from
the table to be about right. Now can start thinking about handlebars
for this beastie.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Mar 25, 10:08�pm, cyclotourist wrote:
> That's EXACTLY my consideration of the sizes. �Correct top tube length
The Wilbury may be making this trip with me. It's a drag, but I'll be
tweed-less.
Harry
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So a constant grade vs. the variable of Westridge... Hmmm. I'm guessing
having more dirt on Sullivan was nicer than Westridge. A lot of traffic on
that lower section.
So good to know you held your own w/ the fat tire crowd! That entire route
really calls out for a cross bike. Anything more is
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