There are oodles of bmx style pedals now, which seem to have supplanted the
bear trap style. The only bear traps I've seen lately have been cheapies.
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Reflective sidewalls on my Marathon Supremes, velcro ankle reflector to
keep my pants out of the chain, red reflector tape on the rear fender and
white tape on the front head tube. My rain jacket, helmet and Carradice bag
have a bit of reflective material on them also and last but not least both
Hi Patrick,
I briefly had a carradice, and it was fine. The sackville is better, though. By
that I mean the general quality and the usability of the straps. Not to say the
camper isn't good, it is, so you'd probably be a happy camper (har har) with
either.
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They are adjustable. I found my artel attaching system fit right in the center
of the triangle. One set once its no muss no fuss. I'm talking about the
large rear Rivendell rack with the trusses. Same thing you are noting?
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one point about Arkel... they're great panniers and their attachment system
is rock solid but takes some real estate to properly clamp onto the rack
rails. I mention this because the OP mentioned Nitto racks. My late model
(w/ the corner truss reinforcements) Big Back Rack (size large) is NOT
c
I love the Romulus-esque blue.
On Tuesday, October 9, 2012 10:32:51 AM UTC-7, Cyclofiend Jim wrote:
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> This popped up on the CL in the SF North Bay. I'm glad it is too small
> for me, as I would be trying to figure out how to rationalize another bike.
> I don't think it's a screamingly great d
I'm kinda purist about vintage lightweights. I think they should be kept in
period shape, and owned by the folks into that sort of thing. I'm not one
of those folks.
Joe Bernard
Vallejo, CA.
On Tuesday, October 9, 2012 3:02:24 PM UTC-7, Peter M wrote:
> While the frame is beautiful I just co
I'd like to add a couple things to my FS listing - as usual, make offers
offlist.
Rodriguez Trillium Big Squeeze cantilever brake, just one, new with all the
small parts and instructions. Like this, but darker gray in color.
http://www.rodcycle.com/articles/bigsqueeze.html
It looks pretty slick
While the frame is beautiful I just could not see using 35 year old
components just to keep it "original." I have owned many racing frames
from that time period and even the high end campy stuff is not as reliable
as the entry level stuff you can find in any LBS today. This is just IMO, I
have don
Others have covered the water resistance issue well & that's an important
point. Another thing to study is the mounting & retention hardware. You
will likely be taking them off the bike often when on tour, so it has to be
something quick & easy, yet solid and secure. Before you buy, ask about
On Tuesday, October 9, 2012 11:24:21 AM UTC-7, lungimsam wrote:
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> That thing is screaming for a touring double and a 225mm Technomic stem.
>>
>
Hmmmn. My response is rather different -- that it is quietly asking for
the respect it deserves.
I'll admit that I would prefer to see Campy NR cr
The only thing that defeats goatheads is going tubeless. It's pretty
amazing to ride through fields of the stuff and not have to worry a bit!
On Tuesday, October 9, 2012 1:15:32 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
> One of the very few positive things about having many goatheads in
> one's riding e
Anybody use the Sackville panniers?
On Tuesday, October 9, 2012 12:50:05 PM UTC-5, Don wrote:
> OK, having picked your brains quite successfully on the subject of
> lighting I now turn to the subject of panniers, front and rear. I have a
> very inexpensive Sunlight top bag and panniers and
One of the very few positive things about having many goatheads in
one's riding environment is that they certainly make tire choice much
easier: there is absolutely no benefit to a heavy duty, hard rolling
tire just for the flat protection, since such protection is more or
less useless against goat
This was nice to see. I had a Ltd. It was my first "real" serious
bike. I bought the frame new for something like $275. It was maroon,
which I later had repainted tangerine orange with royal blue Albert
Eisentraut signature decals on the downtube; it was a beauty. I built
it up using Campy
Those of you who have used both, which is better? I am inclined toward
the Carradice (24 liters versus SM at 23+ when "stuffed") since SJS
has it for GBL 55.
Anyone?
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Great pics. Thanks
On Tuesday, October 9, 2012 2:28:14 PM UTC-4, Kelly wrote:
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> Dawn and I use Arkel expedition series panniers. We used them for years
> and in extensive rains without getting anything wet. I carry a down
> sleeping bag so keeping dry is important. The many pockets and ve
I've been working on this write up for a bit, and finally motivated to
finish it! Borrowed the tires from Doug who I have commiserated with off
list about tires. I totally have Goldilocks syndrome when it comes to tires!
http://cyclotourist.blogspot.com/2012/10/schwalbe-marathon-supremes-making-
I buy DOT reflective tape at the auto parts store. It has alternating red
and white sections so I can cut pieces of the proper color for front or
rear reflectors. The adhesive is very tenacious, too. The white color
blends very nicely with aluminum parts. I even found a spot on the back of
my h
Anyone still use them? Thougts.
Best
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Dawn and I use Arkel expedition series panniers. We used them for years
and in extensive rains without getting anything wet. I carry a down
sleeping bag so keeping dry is important. The many pockets and vertical
sleeping pad carrier are fantastic.
I love the Ortlibs as well I just don't
They come in different colors; mine are red.
On Tue, Oct 9, 2012 at 12:18 PM, Toshi Takeuchi wrote:
> I too use Ortlieb Sport panniers. Another benefit is that they are bright
> yellow for good visibility.
>
> I also like have the small (front) Carridice Super C panniers, but have not
> used them
More accurately, the steepest parts of that hill are 20% or more;
there are shallower sections.
On Tue, Oct 9, 2012 at 12:23 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> I once grunted 45 lb (including bags) up a 4/10 mile, 20% grade on my
> erstwhile 67" '73 Motobecane grocery fixie at 20 rpm (4 mph).
> Yesterday
>
> That thing is screaming for a touring double and a 225mm Technomic stem.
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I once grunted 45 lb (including bags) up a 4/10 mile, 20% grade on my
erstwhile 67" '73 Motobecane grocery fixie at 20 rpm (4 mph).
Yesterday it was the 24/24 at 60 on the Fargo.
Odd: the Motobecane, now belonging to Eric Norris, was built from
light 531 and weighed less than my Riv frames, yet it
A vote for Arkels. Very well made, bright colors, extremely solid mounting
hardware, and fitted rain covers to deal with Anne's point. I used GT-54s on
the rear and GT-18s on the front for a fully loaded tour, and have used GT-18s
front and back for smaller loads. Their handlebar bags are ugl
I too use Ortlieb Sport panniers. Another benefit is that they are bright
yellow for good visibility.
I also like have the small (front) Carridice Super C panniers, but have not
used them in the rain.
Toshi
On Tue, Oct 9, 2012 at 11:14 AM, Anne Paulson wrote:
> There's a reason why Ortliebs ar
There's a reason why Ortliebs are so popular among tourists. That
reason is not fashion. The first day you ride hours and hours in the
rain, and are then able to pull out dry clothes (or not), is the day
you realize you want Ortliebs.
On Tue, Oct 9, 2012 at 10:50 AM, Don wrote:
> OK, having picke
Wow, Patrick you get the award. 35 pounds of groceries. Actually I was
thinking of picking up a BOB Yak 28 Plus for grocery runs.
On Tuesday, October 9, 2012 2:02:01 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
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> I have a pair of Ortlieb Packer Pluses and a front pair of Ortlieb
> Packer Sports or whatever
Forgot to add: one of my current favorites is a home-brew hack for a
largish-medium Timbuktu to which I riveted a dowel that I can
toe-strap to my rack. (Note that this is floppy and unconstructed: you
can successfully use it only with a rack that supports it away from
the spokes.) The shoulder str
Too small for me as well, but very nice.
BG did in fact work with Eisentraut. Not sure when he went off on his own.
On Tuesday, October 9, 2012 12:32:51 PM UTC-5, Cyclofiend Jim wrote:
> This popped up on the CL in the SF North Bay. I'm glad it is too small
> for me, as I would be trying t
I have a pair of Ortlieb Packer Pluses and a front pair of Ortlieb
Packer Sports or whatever they are called. The nicest panniers I've
used (not that I've used many: Carradice small ones, Axioms both Dutch
and Standard, Avenirs, Nashbars). The QR mounting system with quick
adjust features is excell
Good point: I always have backup front and rear, a cheap LED 3 AAA lamp in
front (eg, Planet Bike Blaze) and two LEDs in the rear one run steady, the
other in blinkie. I generally turn my battery headlight on only at
intersections because the standlights on the Cyo or Edeluxe dim quickly. I
turn it
OK, having picked your brains quite successfully on the subject of lighting
I now turn to the subject of panniers, front and rear. I have a very
inexpensive Sunlight top bag and panniers and am looking to upgrade. These
would be for several day trips for more extended open road touring. I have
The treatment of the stay ends and fork ends is in the later style of Bruce
Gordon, making me wonder whether he might have built this particualr
example.
Cheers,
Peter
On Tuesday, October 9, 2012 10:32:51 AM UTC-7, Cyclofiend Jim wrote:
> This popped up on the CL in the SF North Bay.
This popped up on the CL in the SF North Bay. I'm glad it is too small for
me, as I would be trying to figure out how to rationalize another bike. I
don't think it's a screamingly great deal, but it is fairly priced. It's
an Eisentraut "Limited" model:
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/3288
Battery versus generator - I hate to worry about charging or replacing
batteries, so i choose to use dynohub generators. If money is no object,
SON Dynohubs look and perform the best, period. However, on one of my
bikes that only gets occasional use, I have a Shimano Alfine dynohub and it
wor
Here's my experience:
5 Months
2,100 Miles
5 Flats
Scares me to think these could last 6-9K miles. I will not repurchase this
tire. On the positive side, however, the tire is easily removed and
re-installed without tools.
Matt
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I ride on Pacific St. in Oceanside every morningduring the work week.
On Oct 7, 8:44 pm, Michael_S wrote:
> I wish I saw more lugged steel bikes down here along the San Diego coast...
> almost everyone is on carbon fiber with tri bars. Oh. I see the occasional
> Surly, but Riv's are rarer than h
Hiya folks, cross posting from the iBOB list as there may be a few FS items
of interest to share!
As usual, I have again managed to accumulate one or two extra spare bits.
If anyone is interested in finding out more, please reply off list to
nwsl.info at gmail.com
*Brand new in box, or otherw
>
> Once I looked down the tube to see what was in there when I had the stem
> off. I did not notice any butting. Don't know if one can with naked eye.
> Just looked like a straight pipe down to the end if I remember correctly,
> and then I could see the fender and daylight.
>
>
But, when I s
I think they're all butted, at least most. This is why you can't usually
push a long quill all the way through the steerer and hit the tire/fender.
On Tuesday, October 9, 2012 7:13:31 AM UTC-5, jinxed wrote:
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> FWIW, when I was in the bike making biz, we did several lugged steel
> forks. We us
Thought I would use this stuff alot more then I have, hence the sale. All
prices include shipping and Paypal.
1- Pair new never opened Grand Boise 650bx42 Hetres red color $130.00
1- Pair of lightly used 5-7 miles Grand Boise Ourson 650bx35 tires,same
thread as a Col de vie but a folder. Good
There are a number of Riv's in my town but the the comments I get are
distinctly different between my Hung and Hillborne. When people see the
Hunq, they put a hand on it and say "nice, what's it for?" When they see
the Hillborne they inevitably ask; "How old is it?" Go figure.
Marc
On Sunda
Get busy living or get busy dying.
On Tuesday, October 9, 2012 9:43:43 AM UTC-5, Patrick in VT wrote:
> On Monday, October 8, 2012 12:36:23 PM UTC-4, franklyn wrote:
>>
>> There is a whole community of people who were inspired by Bill Clinton's
>> weight loss based on a lifestyle and diet cha
On Monday, October 8, 2012 12:36:23 PM UTC-4, franklyn wrote:
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> There is a whole community of people who were inspired by Bill Clinton's
> weight loss based on a lifestyle and diet changes . ..
>
Bill Clinton aside, "lifestyle" is a very important part of the equation.
There's a lot of talk
Someone (Dustin?) posted the prototypes mounted on an Atlantis on the
Facebook RBW group, IIRC.
Excited for these.
On Oct 7, 4:09 pm, HKett wrote:
> Are these the lowriders (and Blug post) in
> question?:http://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/28936544956/aug-7
>
> I too am interested in any development
FWIW, when I was in the bike making biz, we did several lugged steel forks.
We used steerer tubes from at least 3 vendors and they were all butted.
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In the 9 miles I've ridden it so far it's very nice! I have the PD-8 so no
clutch on mine. I have no previous experience with any other dyno hub to
compare it to, but I was really surprised taking it out of the box how small
and light it was. Its barely larger than the XT hub that was on t
The "DPT" after my name is officially for doctor of physical therapy, but
in the real world it signified "Damned Poor Typist".
this: ". . . looked at 5 body fat of elite. . . " should be ". . . looked
at % body fat of elite. . . "
Sheesh. . .
lyle
On 9 October 2012 07:11, Lyle Bogart wrote:
> M
Michael,
In the past I've specifically trained for specific atheletic endeavors such
as technical rock and ice climbing, marathon running, and olympic-style
weightlifting. In those days, training occurred at a high intensity, often
for hours on end, daily. In technical climbing and the sport
of we
Thanks Charlie. I haven't read Grant's book, perhaps because after so many
years with the Reader I felt I didn't need to. Maybe I was wrong about
that.
I hadn't intended to reignite a debate about diet. I understand that some
people seem to do pretty well on a fairly high grain/ hi carb diet
While I don't know for sure, my guess is that the steerer is not butted.
It doesn't seem like Rivendell would do that on an all-purpose frame like
the Bleriotmaybe on the Roadeo, which is a more lightweight/racier
design, but even there I'm not sure they'd deem it practical.You just
wa
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