I found this playing with the craigslist link kindly provided by
Lungimsam on another post:
http://tucson.craigslist.org/bik/3319373823.html
No affiliation, but these don't come up for sale very often and
someone here might be interested.
Jay
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Zowie, woulda thunk it?
I could put two mirrors on my helmet - one right, one left. Would probably get
a head ache and end up cross eyed.
-JimD
On Oct 11, 2012, at 8:19 PM, Peter Morgano wrote:
> Why does one mirror on a bike look ok but two makes a bike look like Pee Wee
> Herman should be ridi
Hey thanks for the heads up. I usally like to stick with list members since
I have found everyone here to be on the up and up but will spend time
tomorrow "working" on this, he he. The only issue is i have a 27" monitor
at work but my bike lustings are no secret.
On Fri, Oct 12, 2012 at 12:29 AM,
>
> Search Clist, all at one time, nationwide here:
>
http://www.my-craigs-finder.com/
Let us know how your search goes, and post pics when you get it.
> It is strange that their 55 is a 700c bike, and the 58 a 650b.
> But that is good for me, as I need a 55, and like 700c wheels.
>
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So... a freewheeling rear hub. Are there overdrive gears in there, too? Or
is your big gear a 1:1, and dependent on your wheel size?
"I’d be totally willing to ride around on one of these if it meant never
having to align derailleurs or mess with a greasy chain in the middle of a
big bike race.
Hi RUDI,
could you point me in the direction of the brompton bag?
Ken
On Thursday, October 11, 2012, rudi wrote:
> Doing some clean up, and I have a bunch of bags that are not in use that
> I'd like to sell. Here are the items, with my starting price. Some may be
> negotiable, please send me a
I want to thank you Grant for bringing Gary Taubes' book and the idea
of low-carb diet into my world view. It has been life changing for me. I am
not taking statins today because of you Grant. I am 18lbs lighter than
before. My blood numbers are much improved. Maybe most importantly I have a
fu
Why does one mirror on a bike look ok but two makes a bike look like Pee
Wee Herman should be riding it, while all cars just come with two?
On Thu, Oct 11, 2012 at 11:01 PM, jimD wrote:
> I don't always eschew carbohydrates, I do look very good on my Rivendell!
>
> …and, oh, umm, I wear a helmet
I don't always eschew carbohydrates, I do look very good on my Rivendell!
…and, oh, umm, I wear a helmet... cause it holds my mirror.
-JimD
Come to think of it, we should talk about mirrors, those should generate some
heat and light along with incredible insights.
On Oct 11, 2012, at 6:12 PM,
YES! And my Atlantis is my only Rivendell. One of the advantages of
advanced age is that one's contemporaries, even if on 17 lb racing bikes,
are still just old farts. So the only time a faster bike would make any
difference is when I'm riding with David, Dustin, Esteban, MIke, et al, our
So
Heading says it all. I know I am an oft seller and buyer here but I
was looking to see if anyone has a used one for sale, paint condition
not important really. If not I will ride out the bombadil for the
rest of the winter and save my pennies for a new frame from Riv
directly. I am looking to sti
The Bleriot was a great bike. RIP.
Ryan
On Wednesday, October 10, 2012 10:59:33 PM UTC-7, lungimsam wrote:
>
> I just have to say that this thing:
>
> *seems Faster* than my race-type 700c bike. (tried and destroyed speed
> records twice).
> *is Super comfortable* (cushy and very stable ride,
How do they address racks'n'bags? I see some heel clearance and possible
TCO problems. After all, an urban bike (and where else you gonna ride
around tables, lamp posts, parking lots?) needs to be practical. Or maybe
not
dougP
On Thursday, October 11, 2012 3:45:35 PM UTC-7, Rob H. wrote
I'll add my +1 to the Swift Industries panniers. They're exquisitely made, and
Martina really takes pride in her work and her involvement with the touring
community. They're on my wish list for that reason, and also because I know 4
everyday commuters/touring cyclists who swear by her stuff.
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Doing some clean up, and I have a bunch of bags that are not in use that
I'd like to sell. Here are the items, with my starting price. Some may be
negotiable, please send me a message off list if you're interested. Link to
photos at the bottom. I'm in the Bay Area, if you want me to ship I'll ad
Thanks Grant..I was beginning to get discouraged in this thread and was
ready to abandon my efforts from the past year and a half and just go back
to eating carbohydrates again, gaining back all the fat I lost since it
obviously doesn't work. I figured I'd just count calories again and eat
If nothing else, I think we can all agree that people who eat low-carb diets
tend to look good riding lugged steel, especially if twine and feathers and
tweed are part of the ensemble.
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They certainly seem to be popular Joe. They just don't look to me like
they would have much grip in wet conditions. Reviews seem great on them
though.
Thanks for the tip.
Clyde
On Thu, Oct 11, 2012 at 8:32 PM, Joe Bernard wrote:
> You should try the MKS RMX pedals Riv sells. They're a classic
You should try the MKS RMX pedals Riv sells. They're a classic example of a
product that would probably have a better reputation if they cost more. I
have Grip Kings and Touring and they work ok, too, (Touring is better for
singletrack, hence their presence on my Bstone MB-1 mtb), but for most
Thanks to all who gave input. I had found a pair of VP bear traps online
for less than 12 bucks shipped to my door. I have always wanted to try
them. They get here tomorrow so I'll be able to form my own opinions soon.
I was interested to see how many , of few used and liked them here, hence
my q
Visit nusi.org. We can guess, but they will discover.
On Sunday, October 7, 2012 11:08:18 PM UTC-7, Tim McNamara wrote:
>
> The point of moderation is to prevent problems. Once you've already got
> problems, it may be a different story. However, extremity in seeking weight
> loss may not be
A bicycle that can swap ends on you. No, no one in their right mind would
ever provide liability insurance for that stupid thing.
Joe Bernard
Vallejo, CA.
On Thursday, October 11, 2012 3:49:44 PM UTC-7, Steve Palincsar wrote:
> On Thu, 2012-10-11 at 15:45 -0700, Rob H. wrote:
> > A little in
On Thu, 2012-10-11 at 15:45 -0700, Rob H. wrote:
> A little intriguing...
>
> http://techcrunch.com/2012/10/11/bicymple/
Amazing, a bicycle you can half-wheel yourself on!
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A little intriguing...
http://techcrunch.com/2012/10/11/bicymple/
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But recall the saw: 'only mad dogs and Englishman go out in the mid-day
sun.
I've always found helmets uncomfortable.
The air bag collar can probably be worn more loose than a scarf. Not sure
the material, but if it is light, it would not have the insulating quailtiy
of a scarf.
Initial
Closeups added
http://www.flickr.com/photos/37678222@N02/8078174442/in/photostream/
Tom
On Thursday, October 11, 2012 10:45:05 AM UTC-4, Don wrote:
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> Tom,
> I would like to see all the pics you have especially the
> hardware/attachment setup you used.
> Thanks,
> Don
>
> On Thursday, October
On Thu, 2012-10-11 at 07:50 -0700, Matthew J wrote:
> Steve:
>
> Not any more than a helmet. In any event, if helmets are a must,
> seems a little heat is a small price to pay for a large step up in
> protection.
My experience does not agree. As you know, I'm in the metro Washington
DC area,
Thanks for the heads up on the Troxel helmets, Will. They look great.
On Oct 10, 6:57 pm, Will wrote:
> We use these and like them better than bicycle helmets: screened vents,
> good fit, can change liners (very nice feature), can add warm winter liner
> (also nice feature). They're a bit stu
Did you all have the same great experience from your first Rivendell?
Yup. That's why I have too many of them in my garage. ("Too many" = the
number my long-suffering wife will tolerate, + 1.)
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I have toured with Arkel GT-54s (their biggest pannier) on a Nitto rear rack.
It requires a little finagling, but it fits, and once on is both completely
stable and easy to remove. I wouldn't worry; they'll fit. BTW, I have the Big
Rear Rack with the diagonal struts in the corners right under
When I was touring this summer with Adventure Cycling, part of the
group gear was three plastic dishpans we used for washing dishes. At
first they seemed like a nuisance, but when I volunteered to carry
them, the utility became obvious. I carried them, neatly nested, face
up on my front rack, held
I love my long flap. I've packed it majorly full with a tent, poles,
sleepingbag, clothes, and dinner for two on more than one occasion (bike
camping with a roadie friend who made me carry everything).
I think it's great. if you pop it on a marks rack or similar small rear rack,
it gets it mor
You gotta appreciate someone who's not hung up on bag matching. Saw a guy
a couple of years back who was using a 5 gallon plastic bucket strapped to
the rack top. He pointed out that in addition to being water-proof, it
doubles as a camp stool.
dougP
On Thursday, October 11, 2012 6:32:14 A
I moved the attachment hook (as in your pic). Smooth sailing. Thanks again,
Kelly.
On one of my flickr pics (linked above) a buddy suggested swapping the
hooks so the cams swing open the opposite way. I may try it at a later date
when I'm feeling tinker-y.
On the trach-can-pannier front... b
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inuit_diet#Nutrition
"The typical Inuit diet is high in protein and very high in fat – in
their traditional diets, Inuit consumed an average of 75% of their
daily energy intake from fat.[32]"
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inuit#Diet)
The footnote refers to this: http:
Those are great! For extended touring, the plastic will likely start to
break. Easy enough to move the hardware on to new ones, I guess.
On Thursday, October 11, 2012 7:32:14 AM UTC-6, tdusky wrote:
>
> I just did the ride with Kelly and company and I really liked my Fresh
> Step Panniers.
> T
To be precise: I mean that there are (empirically) huge number of people
for whom it obviously isn't necessary. I don't presume to judge the
fraction of people for whom it isn't beneficial or for whom it is.
On Thu, Oct 11, 2012 at 9:42 AM, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> It just seems that there is ove
Just for the record, I don't doubt the word of those who *have* benefited
from the so-called Primal diet. It just seems that there is overwhelming
evidence that it isn't necessary for very many people.
Peter and Patrick bring up and interesting point, that there may be more
going on with food ailm
On 10/11/12, Matthew J wrote:
> Steve:
>
> Not any more than a helmet. In any event, if helmets are a must, seems a
> little heat is a small price to pay for a large step up in protection.
>
> Bobby:
>
> The device uses pretty much the same technology increasingly found in
> automobiles that auto
I too would like to see how you mount the home-mades.
As I've said before, the most practical grocery panniers I've used were two
pairs I made from $4-on-sale kitchen trash cans from Target. It's just that
I felt so self conscious riding around with *trashcans* hooked to my bike.
I've still got a
Patrick is right, food and calories in general are an economy of scale,
where small decisions can add up to something huge down the road, whether
for the better or worse. And while I am a political person I really hate
to bring up politics or religion with people I don't know that well but I
have
Steve:
Not any more than a helmet. In any event, if helmets are a must, seems a
little heat is a small price to pay for a large step up in protection.
Bobby:
The device uses pretty much the same technology increasingly found in
automobiles that automatically stop them if something is behin
On Thursday, October 11, 2012 1:30:19 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
> Don't be silly. Be reasonable. There are millions of people worldwide who
> happily and healthily eat diets largely composed of carbs with few health
> problems. Please don't be totalitarian.
>
Exactly. blaming carbs in th
Tom,
I would like to see all the pics you have especially the
hardware/attachment setup you used.
Thanks,
Don
On Thursday, October 11, 2012 9:32:14 AM UTC-4, tdusky wrote:
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> I just did the ride with Kelly and company and I really liked my Fresh
> Step Panniers.
> They cost me $5 each in hardw
Accelerometers.
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They've GOT to be kidding with this one... I must not understand the
engineering behind this one... By comparison, a car airbag at least has a
chance to sense contact (ie a crash) on the exterior crumple-zone of the
car before deploying the interior airbag. But where is the sensing
mechanism o
Andy,
The attachments are adjustable. You loosen a set screw and just move them
to the positions you need for the rack you are using. Yes they fit the
rack with easy on and off.
Kelly
On Thursday, October 11, 2012 8:32:14 AM UTC-5, tdusky wrote:
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> I just did the ride with Kelly and com
I just did the ride with Kelly and company and I really liked my Fresh Step
Panniers.
They cost me $5 each in hardware and some looking on tuesday (trash day). I
built them so they set back on my short Blackburn rack so I had heel
clearance. Very easy access and when unloading you can use the ot
On Thu, 2012-10-11 at 06:02 -0700, Matthew J wrote:
> Seems to me if head protection without overheating and blocked vision
> is the goal this is the solution:
>
> http://www.cyclelicio.us/2010/airbag-bike-helmet/
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You don't think having that thing around your neck would create
overheating?
Seems to me if head protection without overheating and blocked vision is
the goal this is the solution:
http://www.cyclelicio.us/2010/airbag-bike-helmet/
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Kelly,
I could see from Andy's picture what his problem was. It is not too clear
to me from your pic how you solved it. Did you just reposition the pannier
a little forward on the rack. Bottom line, and this is important to me, do
the Arkel panniers (especially the largest one) fit on a large re
I LOL'd at the "She's breaking up, captain!!!" characterization of your
experience descending on race bikes :)
On Thursday, October 11, 2012 1:59:33 AM UTC-4, lungimsam wrote:
>
> I just have to say that this thing:
>
> *seems Faster* than my race-type 700c bike. (tried and destroyed speed
Yes. I rode a Bridgestone RB-1 for years and bought a Rambouillet. I
thought all of the same things. I ride it on all roads and frequent the
GAP/C&O with it too. Too precious for my commuting though.
Andy Cheatham
Pittsburgh
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I came from a succession of Bridgestone all-rounders and MTBs to that first
Rivendell Romulus in 2003, so I didn't have the "fast road bike"
comparison, but..YES. My first ride on it was startling. There was a way
the frame absorbed vibration that you could almost *hear*..like an audible
"zing"
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