>
> Cecily,
>
You mentioned getting upright like a dutch bike. I don't know if that will
solve the problem, but if that is what you want, I would think your Betty
could easily be set up that way.
To get yourself sitting bolt upright, with all your weight on your behind
and your trunk vertical,
If you wanted a fattish but also fastish tire, and you couldn't go wider
than 32 mm (if you want to use fenders), which would you choose?
There isn't a huge amount of comment on the Racers; most of it old and on
recumbent forums, which give them good marks. Even less on the Tom Slick. I
think the
Doug,
I ride both a 54 SM and a 57 Roadeo. I have nearly the same PBH and SH as you.
You can drop the bars about 2 inches below your saddle if that's where you
want them, maybe a little less on the SM due to the relatively long/high HT.
The sky is the limit as far height above the saddle usi
Thank you, Michael. Good thoughts never hurt. :)
On Friday, May 16, 2014 2:43:51 PM UTC-7, Michael Hechmer wrote:
>
> Cecily, I am so sad to read about your pain and that it is associated
> with riding Betty. I've seen pictures of your beautiful bike and patterned
> my wife's on it.
>
> What d
A fair point, Justin. I have the world's WORST physiotherapist and am
looking for another.
I was doing olympic-style weightlifting training last year before the RA
got too bad in my wrists. I hope to get back to it someday. Thanks for the
suggestions!
On Friday, May 16, 2014 3:16:12 PM UTC-7,
Beautiful bike. What tire clearance?
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>
> Based on my experience, I'd say they will be glad to set up a saddle at
> your height and then see if they can get the bars where you need them. They
> were cheerfully helpful to me.
>
I have called them about these types of measurements two times - once for
a San Marcos (saddle nose to ba
Here's what 40X18T looks like so I'm thinking it has room for a 40X19T???
https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/9497824405/sizes/o/
Cheers,
David
"it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal
On Fri, May 16, 2014 at 7:33 PM, cyclotourist wrote:
> Here's a handy visualization
Here's a handy visualization to assist:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/14222584963
That's showing the 40X16T set up. If you look closely you can see the
indents where the 18T (fore) and 22T (aft) cogs are run.
(Rotting citrus crop included at no extra charge)
So aim for that spot whe
I didn't count the actual links but visually, w/ 40/32 front rings and a
16/18T rear double, if you line up the axle right in the middle of the drop
out (fork end!) in the 40X16T combo, your chain will get all those. The
32X18T will be at the very end, and the 40X18T will be in the front. There
sho
Wow, really? Erik of Bikenoir/Cosmic Country mentioned 113mm BB on the
Hunqapillar. I have a VBC Mountain and 113mm waiting for installation in
the box... maybe I'll need to plan on a longer time window before venturing.
Here's the link to the thread on 113/VBC/Hunqapillar:
https://groups.googl
Mark,
On a non Rivendell bike that I had those cranks on I used a 122.5 BB. I
could have went a little shorter had the chainstays been dimpled for
crankrings. It was that inner bolt on the 36 chainring that caused much of
the problem as the head sticks out past the chainring. I came up with 122
>
> 8cm Technomic at max height line, with Albatross or Bosco bars should get
> you bolt upright, like sitting in a chair.
>
>
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Good point, Jim. I'm hoping for 8t range, but can make it work with 6t
range.
Thank you, both Jim and Patrick. I now have enough knowledge to turn into
practical experience. Grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Friday, May 16, 2014 6:20:48 PM UTC-6, Jim M. wrote:
>
> On Friday, May 16, 2014 4:58:40
On Fri, May 16, 2014 at 6:09 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote:
> Yes, I mean "as far from the seat tube."
>
Thought so.
>
> Thanks for the simple: "Put the chain on the smallest combination and cut
> it as long as you can get away with.
>
De rien.
> " I presume that's how to set the wheel for the re
Hi again everyone,
I have now heard back from both potential buyers and the post is still for
sale. https://www.flickr.com/photos/cwmcmillen/sets/72157644700465214/
Thanks all,
Christian
On Friday, May 16, 2014 8:13:25 PM UTC-4, Christian wrote:
>
> Oops! I think I messed up. I was trying
On Friday, May 16, 2014 4:58:40 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
> Put the chain on the smallest combination and cut it as long as you can
> get away with.
>
> What Patrick said. Be aware that with tires that fat, you may have to
settle for a 6-teeth range, not 8.
jim m
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Oops! I think I messed up. I was trying to sell to whomever responded
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Jim: if you're still interested please email me directly at
christian.w.mcmil...@gmail.com
Thanks
Christian
On Friday, May 16, 2014 10:52:50 AM UTC-
Yes, I mean "as far from the seat tube."
Thanks for the simple: "Put the chain on the smallest combination and cut
it as long as you can get away with." I presume that's how to set the wheel
for the rearmost position?
With abandon,
Patrick
On Friday, May 16, 2014 5:58:40 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moor
D'you mean, "as far from the seat tube"? Put the chain on the smallest
combination and cut it as long as you can get away with.
The Campy 1010s on the '03 annoyingly put the axle right in the middle of
the dropout on the smaller combo, meaning that only half the dropout length
was available for th
Hi all,
I just got a pair of White Industries mountain VBC cranks with a 46/36 ring
combination for my Atlantis build. There is a 113mm BB in the frame
currently and it is way too short to run these cranks, which isn't that
surprising. I followed the instructions on the WI website and it looks
Every other eighteenth now and then, if it's a Friday, like clockwork! Grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Friday, May 16, 2014 5:33:06 PM UTC-6, Anne Paulson wrote:
>
> Good point!
>
>
> On Fri, May 16, 2014 at 4:25 PM, Deacon Patrick
> > wrote:
>
>> Absolutely. My point is that barring local knowle
Good point!
On Fri, May 16, 2014 at 4:25 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote:
> Absolutely. My point is that barring local knowledge, shops who carry
> Surly tend to be a good place overall and far more likely to be "not-dumb"
> when it comes to helping her find the right bike for her needs and budget.
>
Bummer! Did the side break? It looks to be missing a narrow side in the
photo.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Friday, May 16, 2014 5:26:33 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
> I got this old pump today for $5 but managed to lose the shallow-U shaped
> cradle that supports the head against the top tube.
Absolutely. My point is that barring local knowledge, shops who carry Surly
tend to be a good place overall and far more likely to be "not-dumb" when
it comes to helping her find the right bike for her needs and budget.
Hence, the starting point is Surly, simply to narrow things down. Local
kno
Deacon Patrick, As you know, I have a Surly bike and I'm happy with it. But
I can't think a Surly bike would be the right choice for a young woman who
is girly and who would want a bike that could be ridden in a skirt.
On Fri, May 16, 2014 at 4:19 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote:
> My standard startin
My standard starting point is who is a Surly dealer? There are a couple in
NYC:
http://surlybikes.com/index.php/dealers/region/NY
With abandon,
Patrick
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I've been to Adeline Adeline and yes, they are very nice. They might give
off a frou frou vibe but they do know their stuff and will treat customers
equally- Seth bought his helmet there a few years ago.
The other option, if your niece is into folding bikes (handy in NYC
apartments), NYCE wheels i
Thanks for the information on the large. I prefer the medium myself and have
been collecting to many bags, a trade works better for me.
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There is a large black on the bay...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sackville-bike-bag-large-black-by-Rivendell-Bicycle-Works-/261478987054?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3ce15cb52e
On May 16, 2014 6:33 PM, "David Brandt" wrote:
> I am looking for a BLACK medium sackville saddlebag in good condition.
>
I am looking for a BLACK medium sackville saddlebag in good condition.
I am willing to trade both a tan medium sackville saddlebag (almost new
condition) and a green small sackville saddlebag (almost new condition).
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Quickbeam is due to arrive tomorrow! I'm starting with a new 8-speed chain with
the following gearing and tire set-up:
Front: 32/40
Rear: 16/19 (eventually a 22 will likely be added on the flip side)
700c Clement X'plor MSO 40mm (38 actual by report).
The gear combination yield the following to
This level of pain is probably best taken care by a sports therapist of some
sort. Someone who specializes in bicycle related stuff. Anything we say is
conjecture based on anecdotal experiences. Take your bike in and have them work
with you.
I would also recommend the Becoming a Supple Leopard
Girly and frou frou is perfect for my niece.
On Fri, May 16, 2014 at 2:41 PM, Cecily Walker wrote:
> They're sort of a girly frou frou shop, but if have a friend who bought a
> bike from them and she loved the shop and service. Besides, girly and frou
> frou can be fun once in awhile.
>
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I have to second Deacon's take on this. The people at RBW consider service
part of their life work. I've never experienced a gram of resentment for
any question I have sent their way..
Part of the answer to your question depends on the bars you are choosing
and the style of riding, as well as
Cecily, I am so sad to read about your pain and that it is associated with
riding Betty. I've seen pictures of your beautiful bike and patterned my
wife's on it.
What does your physical therapist say? And do you have confidence in
him/her? For many years in my work as an interfaith chaplain
They're sort of a girly frou frou shop, but if have a friend who bought a bike
from them and she loved the shop and service. Besides, girly and frou frou can
be fun once in awhile.
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Thanks for the suggestion, Peter.
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That's a good and fair question, Deacon. Pain is a constant companion in my
hands and knees, but it's worse on the bike, even after a fitting. The hip
flexor pain is new, and I notice it when walking and on the bike, but nowhere
else.
The stem is a Soma Sutro quill stem with 100mm extension. Ha
Hey Doug,
In my experience, the wonderful folks at Rivendell never consider calls a
waste of time. Heaven knows I've bent their ears on things with no direct
connection to a sale, they've been marvelously helpful, and I buy from them
whenever I can, including when their prices are higher by a w
Hi Garth,
The crankset is 170mm.
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I don't have a Riv now, I'm trying to decide between a 54 San Marcos or a
57 Roadeo. My PBH is 85 cm and my SH is around 74 cm. How high and low I
can put the bars relative to my saddle is an important deciding factor for
me. But I don't have the info I need to plug into the bike calculator. So
I am with Patrick, if you need really upright just get a super short 8cm
tech delux stem and bosco bars, you can get the bars about 6 inches over
the saddle that way. Now that might lead to a whole different host of
issues for some people so YMMV.
On Fri, May 16, 2014 at 5:14 PM, Deacon Patrick
What length of crank are using Cecily ?
The best combo I can think of to get your bars near and high-er is a Bosco
bar and a short stem. Even higher can be had with a VO stem adapter and a
threadless stem with a positive 10,20 or 35 degree angle.
On Friday, May 16, 2014 5:07:43 PM UTC-4
Funny-- I already had Googled Adeline Adeline and recommended it to her! We
think alike, Cecily.
On Fri, May 16, 2014 at 2:08 PM, Cecily Walker wrote:
> Adeline Adeline? http://www.adelineadeline.com
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I am so sorry to hear that, Cecily! That's no fun at all.
It would help to have a side photo of your current setup and if you know
what stem and bars you have to share that. But an initial response is the
Bosco bars come way back and very high, so if your stem is a 25.4 (and it
is if you have A
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I've written about my pain issues before, and unfortunately things have gotten
worse on that front, to the point that I can barely ride my Betty Foy anymore.
My bike is my car - it isn't just something I ride for fun - so putting it away
for awhile isn't really an option, not if I want to keep
Hey all,
My niece, who lives in uptown Manhattan, is looking to buy a bike. Alas,
her budget won't run to anything nearly as nice as a Betty. Does anyone
have a recommendation for a bike shop in New York that sells sensible city
bikes? Particularly one that would treat a young woman as a serious
c
Maybe try this: http://www.bikecalculator.co.uk/createamap.htm
(or google bicycle geometry calculator to see other variations)
Caveat-- theory may not be the same as reality when you go to set it up.
If you're mechanically inclined, then just perform the experiment:
Loosen the stem bolt and put
I want to be able to look at the Rivendell Geometry Charts and figure out
how high or low I can have the handlebars relative to my saddle height.
Since I know my saddle height, I just need to know the distance from front
dropout to the top of the head tube.
Since I know my saddle height, this
I have a green QB and the Tektro 720's are at the top of my list.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
> Date: Thu, 15 May 2014 18:22:06 -0700
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> Subject: [RBW] Quickb
On 05/16/2014 01:51 PM, Bruce Gordon wrote:
If you are talking about USA made Gravel Griinders - you might want to
check out the Rock 'n Road bikes and tires.
I've been making Gravel Grinders since 1988 - before they had a name -
I called them bikes
and 29-ers before anyone thought of that nam
Does directional tread matter more at higher speeds (aka downhill, flat or less
uphill) or slow speed traction/climbing?
I don't know it's a huge deal either way, but with the flip-flop hub coming and
the gearing I will eventually run, I need to choose which way is oriented
properly for the rea
If you are talking about USA made Gravel Griinders - you might want to check
out the Rock 'n Road bikes and tires.
I've been making Gravel Grinders since 1988 - before they had a name - I called
them bikes
Regards,
Bruce Gordon
www.bgcycles.com
www.brucegordoncycles.blogspot.com
(707) 762-5601
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Remove one of the two "Nitto Platrack" and substitute with a "Sackville
Slickersack"
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On Thursday, May 15, 2014 7:51:41 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote:
>
> For Sale Nitto Mini-Front Rack 32F + Nitto Platrack + Nitto Plat
You are totally right.
That's just not the way I think about things. I want product A, and I can
afford it, and I believe the price is fair, but the price of product B
talks me out of buying product A? I guess it's logical, but it's not the
way I decide what to buy. A lot of people talk them
That was me, but it was for cork grips, to keep them flexible.
On Friday, May 16, 2014 9:26:18 AM UTC-5, Pudge wrote:
>
> Someone recently suggested spar varnish instead of shellac. I haven’t
> tried it yet, and it’s harder to apply, but it sounded like a good idea.
>
>
>
> *From:* rbw-owne
Hey Christian, if you still got it , i'll take it! -Mike
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> On May 16, 2014, at 7:52 AM, Christian wrote:
>
> Hi All,
>
> I have a barely used Nitto Lugged 27.2 seatpost for sale. Minimal insertion
> marks; used for a couple of months.
>
> Thanks for looking
>
> C
I want it if it's not already sold.
On Fri, May 16, 2014 at 9:52 AM, Christian
wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I have a barely used Nitto Lugged 27.2 seatpost for sale. Minimal
> insertion marks; used for a couple of months.
>
> Thanks for looking
>
> Christian
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/cwmcmillen
Oh mansomebody should jump on this given that new customs are
$3500..(surprised they are holding that price)
On Sunday, May 11, 2014 10:00:21 PM UTC-5, stoker wrote:
>
> Hello all –
>
> I listed this Frame/Fork/HS and FD a while back and had some interest but
> then I chickened out. I have
All this talk of the S3X makes me want to put mine back on the Quickbeam, or
rig it up on the Ross Porter. Or sell it. I have kind of a wheel hoarding
problem...
I did like the gear range, since my goal with a fixie (recapturing that word)
is to ride one gear, and the low gear extends my ridin
Hi All,
I have a barely used Nitto Lugged 27.2 seatpost for sale. Minimal
insertion marks; used for a couple of months.
Thanks for looking
Christian
https://www.flickr.com/photos/cwmcmillen/sets/72157644700465214/
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Someone recently suggested spar varnish instead of shellac. I haven’t tried it
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Intriguing topic, eating and nutrition... For every dietary theory, there's
a counter theory... I guess you go with what works for you... After all,
it's not "rocket surgery" (my new fave saying).
Now on the bike side, there seems to be a similar debate raging around a
well-balanced drive train
Sheldon Brown has a gear calculator for Sturmey Archer that includes the S3X:
http://sheldonbrown.com/gears/internal.html
He lists the ratios as 100%, 75%, and 63%.
–Eric N
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> On May 16, 2014, at 6:03 AM, Avery E Wilson wrote:
>
> I know it's tighter gear spacing than th
Great to hear, Philip. How do you find it works long term? Does it need
reapplying less and less often as it builds up the coating in the innards?
With abandon,
Patrick
On Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:37:13 PM UTC-6, Philip Williamson wrote:
>
> Oh, that's what I use! Bike shop recommendation.
>
> P
I know it's tighter gear spacing than the 3 speed nexus hub, which is like
37% drops.
On May 16, 2014 7:16 AM, "Bertin753" wrote:
> I thought the gaps of the S3X were the same as those of th AW, 25% drops.
> In what way are they tighter? Is love a close ratio 3 speed hub.
>
> Patrick Moore
> iPho
I've never put more than 3 coats of shellac on twine wraps, but I've never
shellac'd cloth tape. (In fact I haven't had cloth tape on a bar since,
well, a long time)
On Friday, May 16, 2014 12:14:30 AM UTC-5, Peter M wrote:
>
> To get that thick of a layer it took me maybe 30 coats over 2 days,
I thought the gaps of the S3X were the same as those of th AW, 25% drops. In
what way are they tighter? Is love a close ratio 3 speed hub.
Patrick Moore
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> On May 15, 2014, at 1:47 PM, Avery Wilson wrote:
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> I'm not unhappy with my 72" gear ratio right now. It does get a little tough
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