Garth,
I suppose, sure. Though really its the gear (ratio of chainring over cog)
that you don't want, so you can blame it on either the cog or the ring. Are
you configuring rings around a cog you don't want, or cogs around a ring
you don't want? I suppose either point of view is equally valid. W
I have a 52 Clem and a 55 Appaloosa.The Clem is super smooth. That thing
glides on pavement! The Appa is not quite as "plush", a bit quicker
steering. Both bikes inspire confidence in corners. They are both great
bikes to ride. Smiles very time!
On Thursday, December 29, 2016 at 1:11:07 PM UTC-
While I am not familiar with every type of casette, but are not the
smallest/lock ring cogs individual and easily replaced with a 12 or whatever on
most cassettes ? Ceratainly a bit more simple than trying to configure rings
around a cog/cogs you do not want or need. I would rather have gears I
Steve writes:
"... I had a 104" top gear on my 1972 P-15 Paramount as originally
delivered. I found it way too high. I changed the freewheel (had no
choice, really: the shop destroyed the Regina Oro when trying to remove it
for the first service) to one with a 15T that brought the top gear dow
John,
Thanks for pointing out that TA makes 41t chainrings. Im well aware of GPs
writings re too big gears. One of my bikes currently has Silver 25 and 43
rings sandwiching a TA 33 on Sugino arms I got from RBW. Prior to that it
was set up as a 26/40 with chain guard, and before that as a 24/40
On 01/02/2017 06:37 PM, ted wrote:
John wrote: "46-11 = 113GI, pretty high for all but pros". When I see
the term "pro" there I think of somebody who makes a living racing a
bicycle. I was never a pro, never even really competitive as a middle
aged local cat 4 racer wana be, but I did find a
Has it ever been open for the day? ;-)
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I just bought this 59cm Roadeo from Tim on the board.
After six years of living on the Sam and finding no other bike able to replace
its position in the stable, moving to the Roadeo feels like a leap of faith. I
had initially considered a Lyon (was not entertaining international orders) and
th
Lots for me to ponder here. Thanks everyone.
On Sunday, January 1, 2017 at 9:27:35 AM UTC-5, Call Me Jay wrote:
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> It looks like 46-30 cranks are a favorable of RBW owners (I've reviewed
> the group archive). I'm interested in getting the insight of folks that
> are using them in moderately h
Thanks again for all of insight!
On Sunday, January 1, 2017 at 9:27:35 AM UTC-5, Call Me Jay wrote:
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> It looks like 46-30 cranks are a favorable of RBW owners (I've reviewed
> the group archive). I'm interested in getting the insight of folks that
> are using them in moderately hilly terrain
So, since I was in Berkeley anyway, I walked by another iconic bike shop, also
closed for the day.
https://goo.gl/photos/dZe4EdkBjPvAVLFS6
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I used Jim Youngs Gear Calculator for the GI values for a 7000x32.
http://yojimg.net/bike/web_tools/gearcalc.php
You asked; (does anybody make 110BCD 41t chainrings?) Yes TA
Specialties and RBW has 43T Silver and a 40T Sugino. GP has a good write
up in the Silver ring section abou
Our greenways and users are all pretty nice, but always expect the
unexpected.
The stupidest thing of all, today there was a road bike group with 25+
riders on the greenway, and heading toward the busiest part of our greenway
system.
Luckily I had already done that part earlier in the mornin
Hey John,
My tone was inappropriate, and I got way off the point right off the bat.
My bad, I apologize.
I agree that 98 to 100 inches for a top gear is reasonable advice. Many
riders probably find a top gear like that ideal.
However, as you note, YMMV. I think many riders would find a top gear
John, enjoyed your pics from upstate NY. I grew up in your neck of the
woods and still have family there. You have a nice collection of Rivs! Hope
your knees have recovered.
Best wishes for a happy and healthy 2017!
Richard
On Monday, January 2, 2017 at 2:15:42 PM UTC-5, John Philip wrote:
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>
Classic Blackburn-style low riders have done well on my Romulus for several
tours. I just used p clamps. It will discolor the paint over time. Fork and
tubing are functionally equivalent to your 'bou. Go for it!
-joe in pdx
Caveat lector. Sent from a phone.
On Dec 28, 2016 1:24 PM, "Kieran J" w
FWIW, I've been told the Sugino XD double is just the triple with the small
ring studs ground off.
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Richard, you make a good point about expecting a Hunq to be a mountain bike; I
understood you were saying and meant to address it, but lost track. I think
what we've come to expect of what we call "mountain biking" is a little outside
the parameters of that bicycle's mission, which in current pa
I started off the year rehabbing two new knees so I got a bit of a slow
start but overall it was a great year. Good times riding with my wife and
sons, meeting up with Pondero and crew on the GAP, enjoying my
granddaughter and all topped off with a grandson born in December.
Here's my set.
The term "fred" seems to have morphed into a myriad of meanings nowadays
(according to a look-up in the Urban Dictionary, anyway), but the way it
gets used "locally" implies someone who portrays him/herself as a racer,
decked out in the some of the priciest gear from head to toe, rides an
expen
Thanks for the photos!
On Sunday, January 1, 2017 at 4:03:12 PM UTC-8, Mark in Beacon wrote:
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> This Friday, parked for a bit, and when I came out this weird granular
> snow was on my Sackvilles. Coming back across the Hudson, everything was
> clear again. I rode the bike to a New Year's dinner
Hi Bill: pedals are from VP Components; I think they sell them at
Rivendell, but you can get them many places. For those that are interested,
the build is:
Dia-Compe levers
SR One-at-a-Time shifters (love them, super crisp shifting and the
ratcheting gives lots of feedback) mounted inside
Nitto
On 01/02/2017 11:14 AM, George Schick wrote:
Agreed (and also with Lum Gim's comment). And BTW, those "in lycra
with skinny tires" are usually known by the slang term "freds."
Are you sure? When did that happen? When they first started using the
term, it applied to us, not to them. Googl
Very true. In my experience on the local MUP, rudeness/cluelessness is an equal
opportunity ailment, affecting bikers and walkers of all stripes. Where I ride,
most “racers” are pacelining single file, but both racers and un-racers alike
can be seen riding 2 or more abreast, oblivious to the oth
Many Rivendell owners ride road bikes with sub 35 mm tires while wearing
lycra; let's not be foolishly elitist.
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I hold my line and let them move. Works every time.
On Mon, Jan 2, 2017 at 8:38 AM, lum gim fong wrote:
> I hate when approaching loquatious cyclists and they maintain their
> abreast tracking even when they see me coming towards them. As we pass it
> feels like there's only inches between our h
A noisy drivetrain and flicking one's brake levers works too on the unearbudded.
i'm surprised that joggers jog along with earbuds in both ears. I think I
remember my wife telling me that the local library had the police there to talk
give a seminar on safety or something like that and they sai
Yeah, Chris King hub angry bees are a safety feature. Badly adjusted, squealing
cantis do the job, too, and penetrate earbids reliably...
rod
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Definitely different opinions here which makes things fun and interesting,
I guess it just remains to be seen as to how i feel the Clem rides once it
arrives. I briefly spoke to Grant about Clem and he gave it a ringing
endorsement "your gonna love it". I didn't go into all the details and ask
Great work, Brian. Here's my 2016 recap
http://awilliams53.blogspot.com/2017/01/2016-in-rear-view-mirror.html
Andy
On Sunday, January 1, 2017 at 5:40:53 PM UTC-8, stonehog wrote:
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> It feels like the time of year to post your "best of 2016" - are ya with
> me?? OK - I'll start it off
Agreed (and also with Lum Gim's comment). And BTW, those "in lycra with
skinny tires" are usually known by the slang term "freds." What's equally
annoying is when riders (usually freds, it seems) are approaching a
rider(s) from behind while there are runners or bikers coming from the
opposite
I found an A23 wheelset on the ibob list for a good price. I think for the
crank I'm going to repurpose a Sugino XD2 crank for now and keep my eye out
for a (likely new) 46/30 crank, unless someone has something ;).
On Sunday, January 1, 2017 at 5:31:20 PM UTC-8, bo richardson wrote:
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> i have
It's annoyingThey are usually in lycra with skinny tires.
I always say" WTF is wrong with the other side of the trail??"
Jon
"FRIENDS DON'T LET FRIENDS RIDE JUNK "
On Mon, Jan 2, 2017 at 8:40 AM, lum gim fong wrote:
> Meaning the cyclists are approaching me and I'm approaching from oppo
It looks broken in the lichen matching picture.
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Meaning the cyclists are approaching me and I'm approaching from opposite
directions. .not overtaking
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I hate when approaching loquatious cyclists and they maintain their abreast
tracking even when they see me coming towards them. As we pass it feels like
there's only inches between our handlebars.
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Why?
On Monday, January 2, 2017 at 8:21:52 AM UTC-7, lum gim fong wrote:
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> Patric. Dont forget to change that busted front brake housing for '17
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Pure prejudice, I suppose; well, perhaps impure prejudice based on my
experience of 5 Rivendell road bikes, which all in varying ways seem to
have hit a sweet spot containing both stability and agility. But I've never
ridden a Monstercross, so I do not know at all if this is true. Still, in
terms o
Patric. Dont forget to change that busted front brake housing for '17
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Quick update: Just the Shimano Tiagra Road Brake Levers are left. And I'll
drop the price to $25 for those.
On Sunday, January 1, 2017 at 10:44:31 AM UTC-8, Kim N wrote:
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> Hey everyone,
>
> Happy New Year! I have some parts for sale that are lightly used.
>
> $100 - Sackville TrunkSack Small -
Always a great endeavor! Thank you for the reminder, Brian! I love all your
family pictures.
Here's mine:
http://thegrid.ai/withabandon/best-16-of-16
With abandon,
Patrick
On Sunday, January 1, 2017 at 6:40:53 PM UTC-7, stonehog wrote:
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> It feels like the time of year to post your "best of 20
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