Yes, Jim is right about the wheel flop ... adding weight to the front
end would be a risky move.
And while we are sharing:
http://www.renaissancebicycles.com/2010/06/renaissanced-1983-specialized-stumpjumper
Bryan
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I'm considering rerouting my derailleur cables from my bar-end
shifters, under the tape, all the way up the bars, just like my brake
cables. The reason I'm thinking of doing this is because then the
cables and my Berthoud bag will no longer have to quarrel.
Anyone already done this? Any tips? Any
Ibex bib knickers. Best damn thing goin' these days. Really.
You won't be disappointed. They're well built, durable, dependable,
functional, keep the knees happy...
Kevin Turinsky
RUSA RBA - Alaska
alaskarandonneurs.org
The Big Wild Ride - Alaska's 1200k
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PS:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/twowheelflight/2928495702/
Also, an earlier stage with 650B wheels, basket, and Albatross bar:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/twowheelflight/422613850/
I found it was not at its best with 650B wheels.
On Oct 24, 10:14 am, Marty wrote:
> While I wait for my new Bom
I have an old Stumpjumper, too, 1983 or 84. It has been my go-to bike
on a daily basis for several years. I mostly rode it fixed-gear in a
touring bike configuration, if that makes any sense, and I now have it
for sale (somewhat reluctantly). To make a Riv connection, I believe
these were made by T
Nice stumper, Marty. I was also inspired by the Bomba and Grant's piece on old
mtb's in the last reader. I picked up an '88 Miyata RidgeRunner Team and riv'd
it out for an alternate commuter. It's a real cushy ride with BigApples. I'll
post pics when I take some.
Mobile Brian Hanson
On Oct
Can't help you with a sale, but read your description with interest as I
own a match-built Rivendell Road, serial # R73M. Enjoyed a ride on it
this afternoon.
On 10/24/2010 8:36 PM, csb wrote:
I've decided I don't use this bike enough, and need to cull the herd
(not enough room in the basemen
I bought my Bleriot frame from them. They are honestly some of the
nicest guys I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with.
On Oct 24, 10:23 pm, cyclotourist wrote:
> An AHH has to be the perfect one to jump into the deep end with!
>
> Enjoy!
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> On Sun, Oct 24, 2010 at 2:35 PM, Kelly
An AHH has to be the perfect one to jump into the deep end with!
Enjoy!
On Sun, Oct 24, 2010 at 2:35 PM, Kelly wrote:
> I just purchased a 67 CM AHH from "The Country Bike Store" in Ohio.
> They had many bikes to test ride and let me take one out for a spin.
> The owers spent hours just talking
I just purchased a 67 CM AHH from "The Country Bike Store" in Ohio.
They had many bikes to test ride and let me take one out for a spin.
The owers spent hours just talking and riding with me and my wife to
make sure the fit and all the details were set.
The amount of detail they put into the build
We had an early 70s French something in a couple months ago with a 4sp
freewheel. Gearing limitations were the least of its problems...
It's not accurate to describe Silver shifters as "friction". They are
more of a ratchet mechanism than a friction mechanism. Unlike true
friction, which, for all
With REAL knickers (the plus twos that bind just below the knee) one
can wear wool shooting socks. Indeed, I wore mine today on a three
speed ride to Brook Farm in West Roxbury, MA where I got a lot of
compliments.
Steve
On Oct 24, 10:37 am, karpowicz wrote:
> So, if you wear knickers what do y
I've decided I don't use this bike enough, and need to cull the herd
(not enough room in the basement..) Besides, a bike like this should
be ridden with gusto, not wasting away in the dark.
The bike is a Match-built burnt orange road standard with white
headtube and fills, I can't remember the y
If it's cold I don't wear knickers and if you knew it was cold why
would you?
Gary
On Oct 24, 7:37 am, karpowicz wrote:
> So, if you wear knickers what do you wear to cover the calves during cold
> weather?
>
> ken
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I wear thermal running tights or long johns. They look funny to most,
but I am sure it would be grant approved!
On Oct 24, 10:37 am, karpowicz wrote:
> So, if you wear knickers what do you wear to cover the calves during cold
> weather?
>
> ken
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My first 6 speed was on the old 5 spacing. On early mountain bikes it
was unreliable (I broke chains).
Four speeds in back wasn't common, but would occasionally see them at
the shop where I hung out. Then again, the Twin Cities had a number
of distributors/wholesale places. Probably was easier
I've been scouting scenes for the Bomba pics already. I love the stump
pile I found today, so it's likely you'll be seeing that again.
Chicago has plenty of great old iron bridges, and any one of them
would make for a great backdrop to the structural steel of the
Bombadil. I'm looking forward to it
Usually long socks. Depends on the weather as to how heavy. The long
Surly socks from last year are good to the low 30s. Below that,
Thorlo usually. Below that, usually long pants.
Then again, I've been a wimp the last couple of days, knickers when
the temps are in the 50's borderline 60. Ove
Nice pix. When the Bomba is complete, don't forget to do it justice
as well.
Sigh, a problem with this list is how it feeds the imagination. I
have a mid-80s Fisher MTB that fulfils the same mission as your Stumpy
(and I feel more comfortable leaving it locked up than my Atlantis).
Seeing the fe
On Oct 24, 7:37 am, karpowicz wrote:
> So, if you wear knickers what do you wear to cover the calves during cold
> weather?
>
> ken
Belgium knee warmers are also good for calves. A good brand is this:
http://madalchemy.com/
(Not affiliated other than as a customer)
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You pull up your socks and tuck them into the bottom of the knickers
if you are really looking for style. And if you want bonus points,
buy a pair of the same socks in a smaller size, cut out the toes and
you have coordinating arm wamers. The heel section fits well inthe
elbow, as if they werre m
I have a set, and they're pretty nice. Didn't know Riv quit selling them,
bummer.
Hoping to find tights that are as nice!
On Sun, Oct 24, 2010 at 11:42 AM, CycloFiend wrote:
> on 10/23/10 7:13 PM, cyclotourist at cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
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> I'm looking into some 3/4 length wool tights
Typo! That was supposed to read Velo Orange…
From: Ray Shine
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Sent: Sun, October 24, 2010 1:39:31 PM
Subject: Re: [RBW] Ride and camp near Annapolis
You might ask the folks at Veko Orange. They are in Annapolis.
You might ask the folks at Veko Orange. They are in Annapolis.
From: JB
To: RBW Owners Bunch
Sent: Sun, October 24, 2010 12:53:25 PM
Subject: [RBW] Ride and camp near Annapolis
I'm planning on being in Annapolis, MD the second week in November
shopping for a
Both in great shape. Bars are take-offs from an early Stumpjumper, and
come with original Shimano levers and grips. $40 shipped.
WTB Kona saddle is new, but mounted once. $15 shipped. Both for $50
shipped.
Photos here:
http://tinyurl.com/2b42nuh
Marty
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I'm planning on being in Annapolis, MD the second week in November
shopping for a sailboat. I'd like to ride my A. Homer and camp if
possible while there (car camp). I've not been able to find anywhere
near town to camp. What I'm looking for is a campground within 10
miles of the harbor so I can
I happened to be at RBW yesterday and saw a Sam in the showroom that had a
beautiful set of "prototype" SKS fenders. They were much longer than regular
fenders, and had integrated plastic/rubber mud guards. On top of that, they
were painted. They looked really good. I wish I had snapped a pi
on 10/23/10 7:13 PM, cyclotourist at cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
I'm looking into some 3/4 length wool tights (knickers?) and wondering what
my options are.
I'd like a little bit lighter weight than Kucharik, at least based on the 15
y.o. shorts I have from them :-)
Any suggestions?
Gotta sa
I just came across the new 'Special Edition" SKS Bluemel fenders here
in Chicago (Village Cycle in Old Town) , and I must say they are the
nicest I've seen. Very sturdy, matte black finish, rigid profile,
nicely integrated flaps, and wide enough for some serious rubber.
$50.00 These are going on my
up here in the fur north of Southern Cali, It gets in the 30's in the
local mountains in winter. When it gets that cold the only choice for
me are full tights. IBEX has some nice ones. Or you can wear some wind
pants. I find those to be good at retaining body heat too.
~Mike~
On Oct 24, 8:10 am,
Hm, I think drain holes are sometimes worth plugging - on a case by
case basis. If you aren't using fenders and that drainage hole is the
only reasonable access point for crud and water, it can't hurt to fill
it. If you do have full fenders and a mud flap, that drainage hole
will only let things ou
I too experience the occasional problem with the rear derailer cable
dropping out of the BB cable guide on my Riv custom and Saluki.
I've encountered this when removing the rear wheel - usually in the
midst of a flat repair. If this event is in the midst of a driving
rain storm
the cable i
+1 on Ibex knickers.
-JimD
On Oct 23, 2010, at 7:36 PM, Ray Shine wrote:
I have Swobo and Ibex wool knickers. I like the Ibex a lot. That
"weird" panel really is effective at blocking wind on the knees. I
have the older swobo. You're right. They had more wool than the knew
blended st
In other words:
BOOM goes the gasoline!
-JimD
On Oct 23, 2010, at 11:09 AM, CycloFiend wrote:
on 10/22/10 11:47 AM, MichaelH at mhech...@gmail.com wrote:
I used gasoline once. It worked very well. Then I put it in a jar
and collected colorado potato beetles in it. That worked well too.
Brilliant. Love the concept. Now I have a new project in mind.
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While I wait for my new Bombadil, I put together a recent find that
will be it's urban companion: a 1983 Stumpjumper. This will be my pick-
up truck around town once I add the Wald basket to the front end. This
is as close to a grab-and-go bike as I've had in quite some time.
Simple, practical, uti
What is this "cold weather" of which you speak?
For me, I have knee issues, and need just a little something covering them
if the temp is below 65F. It really doesn't get below 55F.
On Sun, Oct 24, 2010 at 7:37 AM, karpowicz wrote:
> So, if you wear knickers what do you wear to cover the calv
Knee high socks of course! I have some Thorlo's. Sometimes I even
wear my knee warmers(if it's below 40), Defeet Kneekers. They are a
tubular knit. I have 2 pairs, one is kinda small of the thighs, but
it works perfectly for the calves.
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Bruce, thanks for the comparison!
Garth, I have some Wooly Warm knee warmers, and like 'em a lot. They do
slip down though. Not terribly, but kind of a hassle. I'll look around for
the Glycerine!
On Sun, Oct 24, 2010 at 4:47 AM, Garth wrote:
> For 45-63ish degrees I just wear knee warmers by
So, if you wear knickers what do you wear to cover the calves during cold
weather?
ken
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For 45-63ish degrees I just wear knee warmers by Defeet called
Kneekers. I wear them under my regular non padded loose fitting hiking
shorts. Wool ones are available too from Defeet and Ibex. Kneekers are
one size only, Ibex offers XS-L.
I know ... some people love knee warmers, some hate them. Th
Yeah, it’s not really explosive, just the can it comes in. That was
just an attempt at humour. Otherwise sheep would be blowing up left
and right.
But it does seem like good stuff. It forms a coating on metal, and it
doesn’t flow off. The company makes a lot of claims for it, that is
their busines
Joneswares material is thicker than Ibex, but the weave is more open, so the
net
result is comfort over a wide range of temperature. They are great to deal with
as well.
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