Ooh, a singlespeed (the other SS) mixte. My mixte (Cheviot) is going to be a
Will-style 2-speed, so of course non-deacon Patrick is going to one up me with
a fixie. Balderdash!
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I agree that grip kings are really not grippy at all. I second those wellgo
magnesiums. They're cheap and you can get them in silver and they are as grippy
as the vp's
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Note to non-deacon Patrick: Your size is a mixte!
On Wed, Dec 6, 2017 at 7:57 PM, Patrick Moore wrote:
> *That's *what I had in mind. Thanks.
>
> Non-diaconal-Patrick, who damn' well won't buy a 59, in ABQ, NM.
>
> On Wed, Dec 6, 2017 at 4:31 PM, Grant Petersen
> wrote:
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>> Note to non-deacon
*That's *what I had in mind. Thanks.
Non-diaconal-Patrick, who damn' well won't buy a 59, in ABQ, NM.
On Wed, Dec 6, 2017 at 4:31 PM, Grant Petersen wrote:
> Note to non-deacon Patrick about the singlespeeder:
> Name: Frank Jones Sr.
> Not for: 26-inch wheels! ha.
> Upslope: 3-deg
> New lug se
Back when I was commuting 20-35 miles per day, I recall wearing a thickish
Swobo winter jersey under a mid-weight nylon cycling windbreaker, just the
2 layers down to below 40*F, with gloves, hat, etc, of course. I'd start
sweating within a few miles, and by the time I got to work, the back of the
Yeah, the levers with the ratchets inside. Did I get the name wrong?
–Eric N
> On Dec 6, 2017, at 6:38 PM, Adam Kilgas wrote:
>
> From the drawing, the Frank Jones SR reminds me of a single-speed Sam
> Hillborne with a 28.6 downtube... In fact, isn't that the same top tube as on
> a Sam?
>
Tim, interesting point. I also sweat buckets, but there is a temp point for me
where the efficiency of synthetics at moving moisture causes "chill off", i.e.
cooling too fast. Thus merino for next to skin in winter. When mountain hiking
in cold, I also use that same method of synthetic next to s
Oops. Continued: ...with overstuffing and get away with it. I've had a jacket,
shirt, gloves, mini pump and patch kit in there. You can email at
joeremi62 (at) gmail dot com if you'd like.
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I have both. I've drifted from the Grip Kings mainly because I felt in damp
conditions they were not so grippy. I also grew to not love the look. The
RMX are closer to a "regular looking" (whatever the heck that is these
days) pedal. I bought two pair from Riv for my tandem. They are just dandy.
If you mean folded slacks and a t-shirt, it definitely will. One of the nifty
things about the 'soft sides' design of these bags is you can get a little
crazy with overstuff
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Would that hold a change of clothes for a commuter Joe?
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Mr. Deacon, do you prefer the Grip Kings?
Doug
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It's a Large TrunkSack for a rear rack. $90 shipped, out-of-stock (fabulous)
color for a bag they're closing out. Get em while they're hot!
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>From the drawing, the Frank Jones SR reminds me of a single-speed Sam
>Hillborne with a 28.6 downtube... In fact, isn't that the same top tube as on
>a Sam?
...I like it!
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Laing, that is interesting. I can see that from the shape of the Grip King. In
theory they simulate foot shape but the narrow middle seems like it could be
problematic.
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Laing, You may have tried this with the Grip Kings, but if not, perhaps worth a
shot? Lower your saddle by a half inch and shift yoru feet forward on the
pedals. See how that feels, especially with higher torque, slower cadance
climbs.
With abandon,
Patrick
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I have both. I prefer the RMX because it is wider in the center of the pedal. I
have wide feet and the Grip King is narrowest in the center of the pedal where
I want it to be wide.
Laing
On Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 8:40:54 PM UTC-5, Doug H. wrote:
> I’m looking to complete my soon to be a
I’ve got Grip Kings and Wellgo. Grips Kings are on my everyday bike and
favorite. Super smooth - never serviced. Always fabulous in any foot covering.
I second the Wellgo option if GK is out of reach or too weird looking for you.
They don’t get equal ride time so my longevity experience isn’t b
Joe what size is the Sackville saddle sack?
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Doug: Here's some pics of stuff..I haven't cooked up prices yet. A (non-grid)
grey Sackville TrunkSack, Ortlieb Shopper (one side only), Carradice Cadet
saddlebag.
The slightly odd-shaped and colorful panniers are Arkels designed to sit low on
a recumbent, but work well on a longish Clem-like
Those look good Max. Where are they made?
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I installed these Wellgo MG 1 on my commuter and have been extremely happy with
them:
https://www.amazon.com/Wellgo-Magnesium-Sealed-Platform-Pedal/dp/B00GDF87GU
Real bearings, light weight, and reflectors (that can be removed if desired).
Grip much much better than the MKS Sneaker pedals, IME
I’m looking for panniers or a trunk bag. Whatcha got?
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I’m looking to complete my soon to be arriving Clem Smith H bicycle. I’d like
to ask for opinions on the MKS RMX Sneaker pedals and the MKS Grip King pedals.
Have any of you tried either or both? Any thoughts welcome. Thanks!
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Can you provide a pic of the seat stay mod you use?? I have 3 of these
from the 70's, models R and S I believe
John Hawrylak
Woodstown NJ
On Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 7:22:26 PM UTC-5, scott wrote:
> My wife and I are bringing back the older Riv notion of putting a cheap
> Ple
My wife and I are bringing back the older Riv notion of putting a cheap
Pletscher mousetrap rack on nice bikes. I find them for a buck at garage sales
or flea markets. I replace the mounting hardware for the seat stays with
leftover Nitto P clamps. Works great!
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Eric: Suntour Microshift?
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Campagnolo did something similar with the first version of their indexed
shifting. It was a disaster. I can’t imagine anyone wanting to stock all of
those small parts—hard enough to get shops to sell friction levers!
Another idea—also probably not viable—would be for Grant/Someone to buy up all
One last remark on this: Proof of this: Milton Friedman is taken seriously.
*"There is one and only one social responsibility of business – to use its
resources and engage in activities designed to increase its profits so long
as it stays within the rules of the game, which is to say, engages in o
There are many wonderful things about this forum. I've met some
fascinating characters & learned all kinds of stuff I would never encounter
elsewhere. Just today, I learned about barrel diameters of shifters, for
instance. I really enjoy the occasional posts from Grant about Rivendell.
He g
"...where they provide value ..." Yes, but:
What these terms and others of the ilk mean in the context of the resumes I
write is: make everything as cheap as possible in order to give the
C-levels bigger bonuses; and I'm serious. Big companies make things in
order to get money, not to make a good
For your consideration: pre-owned Shimano 600 EX: MF 6208 6 SPD. SIS
compatible.Uniglide gears.Sealed Mechanism.Wt. 13.6 oz/386g. Steel w/silver
finish.Chain:1/2 x/3/32.BC 1/37x24tpi threading.Freshly lubed with Lucas #2
Red Tacky and Phil Tenacious Oil.Cogs loosely assembled on FW body. They
h
You mean like the original Sun Tour Thumbshifters have a larger diameter
internal ratchet mechanism ?
On Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 3:07:01 PM UTC-5, LBleriot wrote:
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> the* groove diameter a little larger*!
>
>
>
> On Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 12:51:01 PM UTC-5, Grant @ Rivendel
Been there with the wool and polarfleece stuff.
I think Wiggy's has a better solution. His Lamilite stuff is great: very
light in weight, comfortable thru a wide temp range, and easily machine
washable... which wool is not (easily washed and dried).
His Kodiac mittens are wonderful for cold b
On Wed, Dec 6, 2017 at 12:07 PM, LBleriot wrote:
> ... then takes some of the profit and "improves" the beautiful Silver
> shifters by making the groove diameter a little larger!
>
I wonder if this would work if, instead of having a one piece handle and
cylinder/groove, the groove is on a separa
I like all those things like "resource optimization" and "cost
efficiencies" where they provide value to actual human beings, but I still
ride Rivendells because the experience behind the handlebars is a sublime
one. I've had go-fast bikes but I keep coming back to my Rivendells
because they are a
As a devout sub-10 speed DT friction shifter retro grouch, I hope Rivendell
sells a ton of these thumb shifters and prospers, then takes some of the
profit and "improves" the beautiful Silver shifters by making the groove
diameter a little larger!
Now, I gotta go and buy up all the existing st
I returned to biking as a young adult and could not understand why I didn't
like it as much. I had a "high-end" road bike and the kit (lycra with pads
in all the right places). I dreaded the long rides but was happy I made it
when it was over. Then I read "Just Ride" by Grant and the light came
... Patrick Moore, who belatedly realized that "SS" means "Silver Shifter"
and not "Single Speed".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjYoNL4g5Vg
On Wed, Dec 6, 2017 at 11:08 AM, Patrick Moore wrote:
> Grant said: "The SS project started out a dumb lark in the early 2000s,
> and has been tremendou
Grant said: "The SS project started out a dumb lark in the early 2000s, and
has been tremendously successful. Not financially, but from the point of
view that lots of riders have been given the chance to learn friction
shifting, and if no SILVER, no chance. That's not important in the big
picture,
Wow super helpful! I just ordered a set of the full size swift rolltop
panniers, I hope they fit! If I can track down a rack for sale I might just
take you up on the offer to check it out, thank you! What did you replace
it with?
On Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 7:54:59 AM UTC-8, nathaniel nicho
Sentence 3 should be "..we CAN'T afford to do everything."
On Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 9:37:12 AM UTC-8, Grant @ Rivendell wrote:
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> All is well here with the SS2 thing. We're not oblivious to double-digit
> speed cassettes and the 1xwhatevers, and aren't even dismissive of them. We
> can
All is well here with the SS2 thing. We're not oblivious to double-digit
speed cassettes and the 1xwhatevers, and aren't even dismissive of them. We
can afford to address everything and we can't afford to do most of what we
do that makes us good or special. Nothing we do makes sense financially,
Sold with the quickness!
I'm doing a moving sale, so if anybody is looking for bags or parts hit me up.
I have a lot of both, but haven't categorized it all yet. Road levers,
derailers, various things and whatnot.
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The MUSA pants have been sold!
>
Cheers,
Patrick
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this is still available. I've gotten offers for $100 but think the bar is worth
more than that. For $100, I would just hold on to it for a future project.
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I want it!
Joe
On 12/6/17, Joe Bernard wrote:
> Riv Nigel Smythe version from about 10 years ago. $50 shipped or make offer
> if that seems steep, I have no memory of what I paid for it a couple years
> ago. I never seem to use it so it's your turn.
>
> https://photos.app.goo.gl/W6YBKv4PVzkU0
Riv Nigel Smythe version from about 10 years ago. $50 shipped or make offer if
that seems steep, I have no memory of what I paid for it a couple years ago. I
never seem to use it so it's your turn.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/W6YBKv4PVzkU0w743
Joe Bernard
Novato CA.
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No trades or offer so far, so offering the 12cm, 25.4mm Tallux stem for $60
shipped.
Reply offlist if interested.
Thanks,
David
On Monday, December 4, 2017 at 12:04:02 PM UTC-6, David B wrote:
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> Looking for a straight swap of a Nitto Tallux stem, or sell mine to order
> one from Riv.
> Convert
Patrick,
I sent the payment via PayPal. Thanks!
Doug
On Tue, Dec 5, 2017 at 8:54 PM, Patrick Shea wrote:
> Hi Doug:
>
> If you still want a pair, you can the funds via PayPal at this address.
> I’ll mail’em out asap.
>
> Cheers,
> Patrick
>
> On Tue, Dec 5, 2017 at 1:47 PM Doug H. wrote:
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>> S
I ride all winter here in Cedar Rapids, IA, and I agree with most of the
others' suggestions.
However, I've found that I sweat too much to use merino wool as a base
layer; it eventually ends up clammy and cold against my skin. I've found
that a wicking synthetic base layer (like spandex/polypropl
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