EricK, I couldn't agree more. I replace my 8/9-speed chains at about 6,000
miles and they show very little wear (SRAM). I do it just because I
suppose I should :<( I also use a Teflon product that I apply once a week
every 200+ miles. If riding in the rain I cut application times in half. I
That was a nice read and the photos are fantastic. Thanks for sharing.
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By the way, I think that is a Rivendell Hungapillar on the front cover of
Bicycle Times.
On Friday, August 22, 2014 9:31:48 PM UTC-7, hangtownmatt wrote:
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> Alan,
>
> A cool picture is on the front cover of this months Bicycling Times
> Magazine.
>
> https://rotatingmassmedia.com/store/prod
Alan,
I too drool over the Nitto Campee 27f. A cool picture is on the front
cover of this months Bicycling Times Magazine.
https://rotatingmassmedia.com/store/products/bicycle-times-issue-30/
But until Riv posted the pic of the Chevoit, I wasn't sure it would work
with side pull brakes. Lo
Kai,
I use guidonnets same as the linked, on one of my "trail" bikes.
It is a converted older road bike (4sp, 27in Bloodhound tires, etc.) with
inverted albatross bars on it.
And they stop me fine with caliper brakes on any decline I have nerve
enough to ride.
They have plenty of pull with no worri
Those are great! Thanks for the link. But how much less power than mountain
bike levers? I'm considering doing my own rotating brake levers by cutting and
using a couple bolts and a tap set, wouldn't fulfill my adjustable dream, just
allow for a one time change. If those Diacompes aren't going t
Mark:
What a wonderful ride. I love that you tossed out the "fast as you can"
notion & took extra time to enjoy the territory. Your comment on your gear
list about "It added weight but who cares, it was useful" is pure
Rivendell.
dougP
On Friday, August 22, 2014 7:45:57 AM UTC-7, Mark Rei
The head tube & seat tube really give the bike character. Nicely done.
dougP
On Friday, August 22, 2014 12:12:33 PM UTC-7, Mike K. wrote:
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> So the recent picture on the Blug of the stylish older gentleman riding
> his bike made me realize my bike isn't as odd looking as I thought it was.
> E
Haha. Thanks, Patrick. I've been playing with bar height, and will likely
drop it to level with the seat, but for the time being, I will acknowledge
the opinion without choosing to act on it.
Just wanted to drop this pic into the thread. It's such a simple, beautiful
picture.
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I do declare https://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/13761605225/
On Fri, Aug 22, 2014 at 3:09 PM, Patrick Moore wrote:
> Known in some circles as "safari boots". Those are great with clips/straps
> and MKS GR-9s. In fact, if it weren't for hot weather, and if it were not
> as much or more of
(It has been known to happen.)
On Fri, Aug 22, 2014 at 4:07 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote:
> On 08/22/2014 05:58 PM, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
>> Very pretty. I'd like to own it! (I disapprove of the bar height, but you
>> can contemptuously dismiss my opinion.)
>>
>
> You could fix that in the wink o
Known in some circles as "safari boots". Those are great with clips/straps
and MKS GR-9s. In fact, if it weren't for hot weather, and if it were not
as much or more of a hassle to put on my safari boots as/than putting on my
SPD or Look shoes, that would be my pedal/shoe combination of choice.
Pat
On 08/22/2014 05:58 PM, Patrick Moore wrote:
Very pretty. I'd like to own it! (I disapprove of the bar height, but
you can contemptuously dismiss my opinion.)
You could fix that in the wink of an eye with your trusty Dremel...
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20 miles (5 mile detour! IRC, I detoured so that I could do most of the
miles on the bike path and avoid some of the road traffic) home from work
wearing leather-soled Bass or somesuch loafers on M540s or somesuch on a
fixie. Not recommended, particularly for standing and stomping.
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Very pretty. I'd like to own it! (I disapprove of the bar height, but you
can contemptuously dismiss my opinion.)
Patrick Moore, who hopes to post a photo of his fixed '03 with pretty, new
cream Longboards if he can get around to installing them before our
"monsoon" ends, in rainy ABQ, NM.
On Fr
My Hillborne 1x8 took over my Raleigh Sprite 1x5's uses, so I "fixed" it into a
single speed. Now they are different and I ride both.
Can't figure out how to load a pic on my phone.
Edwin
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Nicely done! My handlebars are pretty hi on the Saluki even though it is
the right size... definitely makes people give a second look. I love those
contrasting seat tubes on many of the Centurions!
Tony
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Even the regular EVT dishing tool is pretty spendy, and also a joy to use
(have used, don't own either!). While this is certainly an expensive tool,
it's not really forehead-slapping, beyond the pale stuff. Professional
tools are just plain pricey to begin with!
On Friday, August 22, 2014 11:52
Thanks!
On Friday, August 22, 2014 2:49:24 PM UTC-4, Mike K. wrote:
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> Hey, Brian.
>
> I have a few extra Tektro's lying around my place right now. I can send
> you pics when I get home tonight after work if you'd like. Not sure if
> they're 538/9 or not, but I was using them on an old Cannondal
And then there's this:
http://www.efficientvelo.com/product/trigger-wheel-dishing-tool/
Hey you always wanted a dishing tool made from columbus tubing, right?
It's actually a joy to use (I don't own one), but man
On Fri, Aug 22, 2014 at 11:48 AM, KB wrote:
> Now it isn't just "Halo Bikes
Thanks for that, Mark.
Great pics and text. I really enjoyed it. Love the Atlantis and how it's
turned out for you.
shoji
On Friday, August 22, 2014 10:45:57 AM UTC-4, Mark Reimer wrote:
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> Last weekend I participated in an event put on by a local endurance
> cycling club called Operacion Mu
Hey, Brian.
I have a few extra Tektro's lying around my place right now. I can send you
pics when I get home tonight after work if you'd like. Not sure if they're
538/9 or not, but I was using them on an old Cannondale that originally
took 27" wheels and I was running 700c. They're long reach I
Now it isn't just "Halo Bikes." Now there are "Halo Pumps"! The new Silca
Super Pista Ultimate isn't even a "pump" -- it's an "Inflation Tool" and
sells for $445. Holy Cow!
http://bikeretrogrouch.blogspot.com/2014/08/the-ultimate-inflation-tool.html
Kyle Brooks
Akron, OH
On Fri, Aug 22, 2014 at
370k for an LFA is a screaming deal. Just dip into your spare money, haha.
On Fri, Aug 22, 2014 at 1:33 PM, Steven Frederick wrote:
> Yep. Certainly at least any that wasn't hand made with equal care!
>
>
> On Thu, Aug 21, 2014 at 7:28 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> But the idea that a
Steger and I do not get along. I destroyed their "heartiest" mukluks in a
matter of 10 winter camping days, with the leather rotting and becoming dry
and brittle and the laces snapping highs of 30's, lows of -30's. They
eventually made right, but it took some doing.
The plan for winter this yea
Hi all. Looking for a rear, recessed mount, dual pivot road brake. Reach,
47-57. Color, silver. Something like a Tektro 538/539. Trying to complete a
rivish build on an old 753 woodrup race frame. I have trade items as well.
Thanks!
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I'd buy one. :)
On Thursday, August 21, 2014 4:06:59 PM UTC-7, Alan Pickett wrote:
>
> Tim - Good eye! I called Jared at RBW, and it is the Nitto Campee 27f,
> sent to RBW as a sample without the lower pannier attachments. I think RBW
> is doing some thinking about potential designs. I've wante
A couple more things to consider I haven't seen mentioned:
Axle width and wheel size. Without knowing the model and size of the Rivs
only assumptions can be made.
Matt
On Thursday, August 21, 2014 6:42:01 PM UTC-7, lungimsam wrote:
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> My two Rivs have GB and Velocity sets.
> Both bikes are 8-
Erin and I both enjoy moccasins a lot. We have hand-made ones, and erin
has even begun making slipper-like 10th scandinavian century turn-shoes and
loves cycling in them. They look like this (her teacher's site):
http://laughingcrowe.com/shoemaking-classes/2014-march-2223-2930-10th-century-scan
Yep. Certainly at least any that wasn't hand made with equal care!
On Thu, Aug 21, 2014 at 7:28 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote:
>
>
> But the idea that a carbon frame -- anybody's carbon frame -- could be
> worth twice the price of a Peter Weigle frame is both absurd and obscene.
>
>
>
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It worked out all right but I can't recommend it:
One time I needed to go to a meeting at a community college nearby. I
wore my favorite bike dress, leggings, and high-heeled short boots. No
problem riding, it was a short distance anyway. Then on the way back I
decided to take the dirt path. Hmm,
Red Wing Chukkas are not bad shoes and I don't wear anything else
On Fri, Aug 22, 2014 at 4:46 AM, Garth wrote:
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> Crocs Scutes - Presently wear
>
> Birkenstock Arizonas- Former
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Something like this? Not as much power as MTB levers but look purdy
http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/components/brakes/levers/br-0024.html
On Fri, Aug 22, 2014 at 12:53 PM, Kainalu wrote:
> That last sentence should've read "levers designed askew", not bars.
> -Kai
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That last sentence should've read "levers designed askew", not bars.
-Kai
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That's an awesome ride report , Mark. Great pictures!
Start my own modest mini-challenge; I'm doing the MS 150 Biking to the
Viking which is considerably less rigorousif we don't have monsoon
conditions like last night , I'll be happy. Your write-up is inspiring me.
Cheers, Ryan
Riding
On Thursday, August 21, 2014 8:54:10 PM UTC-7, Christopher Murray wrote:
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> Halo products are not about sales- they are about marketing. The company
> knows it isn't going to sell very many (if any) of the product to actual
> consumers. Pros and shop employees will buy it for a HEAVILY discoun
Prices now include shipping.
REAR WHEELS:
700c silver XT hub / silver Salsa Delgado rim - $120
135mm OLD. Dull silver hub. 36h.
700c Fichtel & Sachs Automatic 2 speed IGH - $145
"Blue 'band.'" Like a two speed kickback hub, but you don't have to kick back.
120mm OLD. Silver Sun CR18. Used on the
What a ride! Great pictures and write up. Thanks for the vicarious
tag-along!
With abandon,
Patrick
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Mark,
The write up and the photos are awesome! Thanks for sharing,
Franklyn
On Friday, August 22, 2014 7:45:57 AM UTC-7, Mark Reimer wrote:
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> Last weekend I participated in an event put on by a local endurance
> cycling club called Operacion Muerto. The task was pretty simple: ride to a
> pre
I have the small forest axe. It's beautifully made and certainly does the
job it was made for. It's not large enough for splitting large logs, but
great for smaller pieces of wood - maybe up to 2.5-3" across. It's probably
too large to make sense for cycling applications, but if I can extrapolat
That’s a great deal – good luck with the sale.
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Subject: [RBW] FS: 59cm A. Homer Hilsen, Rivendell XT/Synergy W
hi all.
i'm selling my 59cm A. Homer Hilsen low miles (about 200), with a partial
build. other than a paint chip on the fork, it is super clean.
Rivendell XT/Synergy Wheelset, built by Rich Lesnik Hands on Wheels, Paul
Racer Brakes, Nitto Cystal Fellow seatpost, Nitto R-14 Rack
https://www.dr
I just finished a 250 mile, 4 day ride using an all leather, fancy dancy
shoe called Cycleur De Luxe. Made in the UK I believe. Flat sole with a
heel that is quite comfortable for walking. A well made shoe that
(unfortunate or not) looks like a wing tip. Using the Velo Orange Touring
pedal
Tim - Good eye! I called Jared at RBW, and it is the Nitto Campee 27f, sent
to RBW as a sample without the lower pannier attachments. I think RBW is
doing some thinking about potential designs. I've wanted to put a front
rack on my hillborne for a minute now, and keep thinking that most of the
Last weekend I participated in an event put on by a local endurance cycling
club called Operacion Muerto. The task was pretty simple: ride to a
pre-determined set of checkpoints as fast as you can. The checkpoints were
in and around Riding Mountain National Park in Manitoba, and mostly
comprise
And then there are these "most beautiful" bikes:
http://www.bbc.com/autos/story/20140821-the-10-most-beautiful-bicycles?ocid=global_bbccom_email_22082014_autos
On Fri, Aug 22, 2014 at 9:35 AM, Ron Mc wrote:
> Don't worry, McLaren is steel reeling over the Porsche 917
>
>
> On Wednesday, August
Don't worry, McLaren is steel reeling over the Porsche 917
On Wednesday, August 20, 2014 6:49:25 PM UTC-5, Kyle Brooks wrote:
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> Hi all -- I've heard and used the "halo bike" term before, and wrote a bit
> about those hyper expensive bikes in The Retrogrouch Blog.
>
> http://bikeretrogrouch.blog
So, like, virtually EVERYTHING that Brooks makes, besides saddles, is a
halo product? Like this $500 handlebar bag
(http://www.brooksengland.com/catalogue-and-shop/bags/cycle+bags+%26+accoutrements/CORNWALL+Handlebar+Bag/)?
Or this $1700 cycling jacket
(http://www.brooksengland.com/catalogue
On my utility bike, I had a matching set of 27" wheels I swapped out for
road tires and knobbies - they were identical Rigida rims, Campy/Zeus-clone
hubs, and same IRD freewheel. On my go fast, I was swapping tubie and
clincher wheelsets, but these varied quite a bit in alignment and required
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On Thursday, August 21, 2014 10:11:45 PM UTC-6, Tony DeFilippo wrote:
> Sweet Patrick! Thanks. Is that part of your regular 'tool' kit?!?
Save for day rides, aye. Our stove: http://www.fireboxstove.com This stove
is new in our kit this year) and it makes it possible to grill
steak/burgers/fi
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