I swore I saw a pair for sale recently somewhere and am trawling around
trying to find them - in the meantime if I could pile on my unsolicited
advice too. I feel similarly to the others; I've worn through 2 pairs of
the 650x48 Rose race grey, which is to say I clearly find them useful, but
co
Ed Litton is a frame builder and bicycle painter that many of us in the Bay
Area know of, some have even had him work on our bikes. He's renowned for
his work on classic steel frame bicycles. He suffered a spinal injury while
riding last week, and is in the hospital.
Details and an opportunity
Jan Heine's take on the topic. I trust his opinions on tires, hard to argue
that many people in the world have spent more time studying and
experimenting with tires.
https://www.renehersecycles.com/myth-18-wide-tires-need-wide-rims/
On Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 12:18:29 PM UTC-8 robtw...
Hey, Brian -- yeah it's a good question! There was rip in the sidewall of
the first set -- they sealed up OK but would still flat more than I could
deal with. But I was feeling charitable and chalked it up to bad luck. From
there I got the 2.2s and loved them, then when I got a new wheel set for
$55 picked up in Menlo Park, $95 shipped for a Sora/Cliffhanger front wheel
On Friday, October 25, 2024 at 10:28:50 PM UTC-7 CMR wrote:
> Front wheel still available!
>
> On Monday, September 16, 2024 at 2:43:13 PM UTC-7 CMR wrote:
>
>> Phil rear sold.
>>
>> Sora/Cliffhanger front wheel still ava
The Platy is more than 70 inches wide, tire to tire. I don’t remember the
exact measurements, but I can measure when I get home late tonight. Leah,
Bicycle, bell ding ding, has owned both Bikes and might have a unique take
comparing the right quality. They are both nice riding bikes, but differ
I've tried them a few times because I think they look beautiful and I
really want to like them because of that but they did make a lot of noise
and they ride slow and heavy. Not really sure how else to describe it. Come
from RH they were noticeably sluggish. I tried both the race and JFF
casing
Thanks for sharing your experience, Ryan! This is helpful. Coincidentally,
these would also be for my Crust Bombora, which desperately needs new
rubber to replace the RH knobbies that I've had on there for the past
couple of years.
I'm curious to hear why you stuck with them after not having an
Hi Folks
I'm looking for a 1 inch or 1 1/8 inch steer tube threadless stem, 120-130
mm extension and a 25 degree rise. Prefer black. 26 or 31.8 clamp diameter.
I have bar shims.
I have various items I can trade, or cash to you.
Cross-posted on ibob-list.
Mike SLO CA
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You received this
My clem really changed my outlook on bikes. When i ride my clem it’s a meditationFranco Rinaldi c: 646.403.0661 -Pardon any typos, Siri typed this message-On Dec 11, 2024, at 3:15 PM, Ginz wrote:It's worth it. But as another Philly row house dweller and basement storer, try to negotiate storage
Thank you, Will. Yes, I've been servicing my Chris King hubs since I got
them in the early '90s. The same bearings are still rolling like the day I
got 'em. I've also regularly serviced my White Ind. bearings in an M15 rear
hub. However, I did have to replace them once after about 8 years.
Chee
Thanks, all. Someone offered me a reflective vest for free.
I’ll still be interested to hear others’ opinions about fore/aft reflective
gear.
On Wed, Dec 11, 2024 at 12:51 PM Patrick Moore wrote:
> For the 15-year-old son of a friend who rides his One-Wheel on village
> roads at night. I’m look
Ha, was in my LBS on Monday picking up my bike and talking about building
up some 650b wheels. We were chatting about rim width with respect to tire
width and the only callout my pro made was that a wider rim will "flatten"
the tire profile. I mentioned that maybe really wide tires would look silly
It's worth it. But as another Philly row house dweller and basement
storer, try to negotiate storage *one* bike on the first floor. Just one.
On Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 2:16:15 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote:
> Antone: Will you please post a photo of your Cheviot?
>
> Long ago there was
+1. Back in my day I rode 50 mm tires aggressively offroad on ~13 mm IW
rims for years with no problem, and recently rode 72 mm actual tires on ~18
mm IW rims, tubeless tires on non-tubeless rims, just with lotsa tape,
again with no problems.
You do have to keep the pressure up, tho’ I rode the 72
To be clear: I have one but I must keep it for myself. I’d like to find
another one or something equally effective for friend’s son.
On Wed, Dec 11, 2024 at 12:51 PM Patrick Moore wrote:
> … I have a Sam Browne for night riding and think that this is probably the
> best 1-piece solution for fr
For the 15-year-old son of a friend who rides his One-Wheel on village
roads at night. I’m looking for bright, *wearable* reflective gear that is
easy to put on and take off ( “wearable” to put it at auto driver eye
level, one piece because otherwise he will lose it or may well not use it).
I’m gi
Antone: Will you please post a photo of your Cheviot?
Long ago there was a “show us your beater commuter” thread on the boblist,
with some very interesting results; I recall someone who had made a
“pseudo-Ram” out of a cheap UJB by nicely taping the frame entirely in
orange duct tape. Then there w
The only sealed bearings I've used that are meant to be cleaned and
regreased are Chris King. You *can* do it to regular sealed bearings but
I've never had much success. They are meant to be replaced but last for a
very long time.
Will
On Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 12:25:33 PM UTC-5 Joh
Thanks for the continued and inspiring feedback everyone!
Roberta, that is so nice of you to offer, I will likely take you up on this
at some point.
The metaphorical wheels are turning and now I'm considering a Platy...
According to Bike Insights, the "Bike Length with Tires" for the 52 Clem i
Thanks, Bill! I always appreciate your thoughts on maintaining a nice
bicycle. Yes, the headset is smooth and viscous, so there will be no need
to pry it apart. I was hoping to clean and regrease the bearings as a
matter of good maintenance, but it seems there's no need. Thanks Shimano!
Cheers,
Corwin: I’ll take the caps and the Dahon bb but I’ll want to pay something
for the bb since you bought it from me originally — I forget. I’d say my
cost to you minus value of any use you got from it.
Thanks, Patrick
On Tue, Dec 10, 2024 at 7:10 PM Corwin Zechar wrote:
> Price elimianation, what
Antone - The amount of dedication and will power needed to go through with
making a nice bike look bad as a theft deterrent will never cease to
impress me.
Ride on!
-Dave (out in the 'burbs near Boston)
On Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 9:35:33 AM UTC-5 lambbo wrote:
> Hi Jamie,
>
> I'm in B
Yes and no. It's not meant to happen, but if you determine that it must
happen, it can be done. If you insist on prying it apart, and don't have a
great approach, and remain determined to do it anyway, it's definitely
possible to destroy stuff.
to first order, move the bearing in your finge
Hi Jamie,
I'm in Brooklyn, and have a Cheviot which I keep locked up outside on a
street sign (8 years now). New locks, including for your seat, wheels,
stem, and any bolt you feel like locking, really are a game changer...I
also have intentionally destroyed the aesthetic of my cheviot using
Speaking of xtr rapid rise, not mine and no relation
https://www.ebay.com/itm/375832978434
I’m curious about the silver OM and will probably get one. When it came out
that Riv was working with microshift, I felt it was good news to have it
available to a wider market. Maybe it will catch on and
Jamie(?). I am late to this conversation but I have some thoughts. I adore my 53 Clem - to the tune of closing in on 9,000 miles in three years. I cannot not ride it. I think the “Cadillac” of bikes is a huge disservice to the bike. It implied that the ride is smooth but not responsive. This is sim
I think the only reason Rivendell has not leaned into Microshift before is
because 1. Grant has a long history of liking Shimano stuff and has not had
a huge problem finding some really good cheap ones from what they offer and
2. Microshift (I think) are made in China and Rivendell at one point
This makes me wonder why I never bring a film camera on a ride. Thank you
for sharing.
On Wed, Dec 11, 2024, 5:28 AM Scott Minor wrote:
>
>
> It’s more winter now but just rec’d back a roll of film I shot during a
> fall ride in VA… can’t see the atlantis much but hey :) some great
> riding!
>
My guess, or hope is that the Microshift der is to get the derailleurs they
want with Shimano and such moving away from traditional looking and
operating offerings and that the retro stylized version will come out down
the road. A bit like the Silver 2 shifter after the Soma/Interloc(IRD)
frict
Hi Jamie.
Try Ben’s Clem. ( ben—I thinkknow you— you have an adorable child and a
green Clem that you share with your wife?) The Clem is very long but I bet
you love the ride. If you also want to try 55 Platy you’re welcome to try
mine for testing. It will be less long and lighter than the Cl
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